The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-06-09
OHIO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
CoLUhBUs, ONO, June 3, 1859.


To the Editor ot'Ae National Era:
Yesterday this city was crowded. One of
the largest Republican Conventions ever held
in this State met in this city. Every county was
represented, and among the delegates, Joshua
X. Giddings, or "Old Great Heart" as he is
sometimes called, stood conspicuous. b. +.
Wade, ex- Governor Tom Corwin, l.. ID. Camp
bell, John A. Bingham, and Philemon Bliss,
were also delegates. The Convention nomi-
mated Hon. William Dennson, of this city, to
succeed Gov. Chase who was not candidate
for reelection Hon. W. Y. Gholson, of Gin
cinnati, for Supreme Judge; DIR. r. c. Kirk,
of Knox county, for Lieutenant Governor; r.
w. Taylor, of Mailoning, for Auditor Of State
A. p Stone, of anklin, for Treasurer of State
A. p. Russell, of Clinton, for Secretary of State
John B. Gregory, of S cioto, for Member of the
Board of Public Works and Arson Smith, of
Lucas, for School Commissioner. This is
strong ticket and our friends go into the can
vass with strong confidence of success.
The following are the resolutions adopted by
the Convention:
"Relying confidently upon the intelligence
and patriotism Of the people, and invoking
earnestly the favor of the Supreme Ruler, we
submit to the freemen of Ohio the following
declaration of Republican principles and meas
ures
a. We entertain an abiding confidence in
the cardinal doctrines heretofore inscribed upon
the banners of that party, and i'll the defence of
which it has never failed to secure from the
free electors of the State an ardent and tri-
umphant support, and, reathrming the same,
commend them anew to the discriminating con
sideration of the people.
90. That the people of Ohio demand reor-
ganization of the judicial circuits of the United
States, and that they be so constituted as to
give to every section of the Contederacy its just
and equal voice in the Supreme Court of the
United States that provision be made for re-
viewing the decisions of the District and Circuit
Courts of the United States, by appeal or writ
of error and for securing fair and impartial iu-
ries in prosecutions for alleged violations of the
laws of the United States
"3. That, proclaiming our determination
rigidly to respect the constitutional obligations
imposed upon the States by the Federal com
pact, we maintain the union Of the States the
rights of the States and the liberties of the peo-
Pile ; and in order to attain these important
ends, we demand the repeal Of the fugitive slave
act of $780, as subversive OF both the rights of
the States and the liberties Of the people, and
as contrary to the plainest duties Of humanity
and Justice, and as abhorrent to the moral sense
of the civilized world
"a. We claim for all citizens, native and
rights, and the freest exercise of the right Of
suffrage we favor whatever Legislative or ad-
ministrative reforms may be necessary to pro-
tect these rights, and guard against their in-
fringement or abuse; and We oppose any
abridgement whatever Of the right of naturali-
zatian, now secured by law to immigrants, and
all discrimination between native and natural
lied citizens, whether by amendment of State
Constitution or otherwise; and condemn
equally such discrimination, whenever and
wherever made, whether made by South Caro-
lima or any other State.
as. That the developments of extravaganza
and corruption i'm the administration of the
tional affairs impose upon US the important
duty of casting out those who have proved faith
less, and placing in power men who can be re-
lied upon to reduce the public expenditures,
lessen the burdens of taxation, and protect the
Treasury of the people.
90 That We regard all suggestions aud prop
ositions of every kind, by whomsoever made,
for a revival Of the African slave trade, as
shocking to the moral sentiments of the en-
lighiened portion of man Kind and that any
action on the part of the Government or peo-
pie, conniving at or egalizing that hoTrid and
inhuman traffic, would Justly subject the Gov
eminent and citizens Of the United States 10
the reproach and execration of all civilized and
al. That we are in favor of granting to
actual settlers one hundred and sixty acres of
the public lands free Of charge, and we do most
unquaihedly condemn the course of the Pro
Slavery Democracy in Congress, in opposing
and defeating in the United States Senate the
Homestead bill, which was destined to secure
free homes for the poor man, whether of ma
tive or foreign birth.
90. We regard the usurpation and abuse of
power by the last Legislature in repeated in
stances, and especially in making appointments
to office in plain violation of the Constitution
in virtually abolishing the Board of Public
Works, and placing the several divisions ESQ
arranged for PARTISAN purposes as tC give the
largest portion to the junior member,) under
the uncontrolled charge of individual members,
without responsibility to the whole Board in
making inadequate provision for the safe keep
ing of the public moneys; and in attempting to
force upon the people of Cincinnati an arbri-
trary system of police, against their consent, as
deserving the appreciation of all good citizens.
80. That the Republicans, of Ohio point with
entire satisfaction and pride to the dignifed,
honest, faithful, and judicious manner in which
the present Executive and other officers of the
State Governn1 ent have discharged the duties
of their respective positions That the course
of Hon. B. +. Wade in the United States Sen
ate, and OF the Republican members of Con-
gress, in their able advocacy Of the interests of
the poor man, In nFglng the passage of the
Homestead bill, and in their defence of the
principles of Freedom, meets our unqualified
approval, :;
ties to join with us in earnest endeavors to
restore the GOyerunept TO Its original nurity