The Republican Party recognizes the right of the majority to govern, and their power to enforce that right against all attempts at disunion, come from what quarter they may. It is based upon the great fundamental principle upon which the National Government rests, that the Constitution, and all laws made in pursuance thereof, are to be faithfully observed and enforced, and it demands economy and a rigid accountability on the part of all public officers.


Remarks on the Republican platform (1860)

Elbridge G. Spaulding Quotes

The Republican Party recognizes the right of the majority to govern, and their power to enforce that right against all attempts at disunion, come...

The Republican Party recognizes the right of the majority to govern, and their power to enforce that right against all attempts at disunion, come...

The Republican Party recognizes the right of the majority to govern, and their power to enforce that right against all attempts at disunion, come...

The Republican Party recognizes the right of the majority to govern, and their power to enforce that right against all attempts at disunion, come...