Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-06-04


a. We claim for all citizens, native and nat.
uralized, liberty Of conscience, equality Of
rights and the freest exercise Of the right of
suffrage we favor whatever legislative or ad-
ministrative reforms mag be necessary to pros
tect these rights, and guard against their in.
iringoment OF abuse; aud we oppose any
abridgement whatever, Of the right Of natural
ization now secured by law 10 immigrants, and
all discrimination between native and natural
ized citizens, whether by amendment OF a State
constitution or otherwise and we condemn
equally such discrimination, whenever and
wherever made, whether made by South Carroll.
ma, or any other State
8 That the developments of extravaganza
aud corruption in the administration Of the ma
tional affairs, Impose upon us the important
duty Of casting out those who have proved
faithless, aud placing in power men who can be
relied upon to reduce the public expenditures
lessen the burthens Of taxation, and protect the
Treasury Of the people
6. That we regard all suggestions and prop.
ositions Of every kind by whomsoever made
for revival of the African slave trade, as shock
ing to the moral sentiments Of the enlightened
portion Of mankind and that any action on
the part of the government or people conniving
at, or egaizing that horrid aud inhumRn traffic
zens Of the United States to the reproach and
e1ecration of all civilized and christian people
throughout the world.
4 That we are ia favor of granting to actual
settlers one hundred and sixty acres Of the pub
lie lands free Of charge, and we do most un.
qualihedly condemn the course Of the pru-slave-
ry Democracy in Congress, in opposing and de-
feating in the United states Senate the Home.
stead Bill, which was designed to secure free
homes for the poor man, whether of native OF
foreign birth
g. We regard the usurpation and abuse ol
power by the last legislature in repeated in.
stances, aud 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 Iso
arranged for partizan purposes as to give the
largest portion to the junior meTber) 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 arbitra
ry sy,tem of police, against their consent as
deserving the reprobatiOn Of all good citizens
g. That the Republicans of OHIO point with
entire satisfaction and pride to the dgni6ed,
honest, faithful and judicious manner in which
the present Executive and other officers of the
State Government have discharged the duties of
their respective positions That the course of
Hon. &. L. Wade in the United States Senate,
and of the Republican members of Congress, in
their able advocacy of the interests OF the poor
man, in urging the passage of the Homestead
Bill, and in their defense of the principles OF
freedom, meets our unqualified a ,proval.
10. We cordially invite all men of all parties
to join with US, in earnest endeavOrs to restore
the Government to its original purity, and 10
preserve the proud heritage of American Insti
tutOns, transmitted to US by our Fathers, com.
plcte and unimpared, to those who may com c
after US.
The cheering upon the adoption of the resolu.
tions had hardly died away, when the great
hall echoed with cries for "Corwin," ," and Old
Tom took the stand amid deafening applause
lie made one Of his humorous, Characteristic
and unreportable speeches, which was repeat
edly interrupted by hearty bursts of laughter
and applause The committee appointed tC
wait upon Mr.. Dennison and inform him of his
nomination thereupOn introduced tta gentle
man to the Convention. Mr.. Dennison ac
kuOwledged the honor conferred upon him in a
most happy and effective manner The audi
euce, thrilled by his boli and manly eloquence
responded at frequent intervals by prolonged
and enthusiastic cheering. He was followed by
Jhe venerable apostle OF liberty, Mr. Glddngs,
who spoke, as he always does, with directness
Of vigor and energy inspired by his deep Gonyic-
tiuns OF the righteousness of the cause OF which
he has been so able and SO consistent an adyo-
cate
Mr. Kirk, the nominee for Lieutenant Cover.
nor, being introduced to the convention, made
a most graceful and spirited acknowledgment
of the honor, acqutting hiTseIfin in a manner
that afforded abundant evidence of his effective
ness as a ready and able advocate of Republi.
can principles. A speech from Hon. d. X.
Cartier, of Cleveland, closed the speaking at
the Hall Mr.. Cartters remarks were in his
vein OF humor, aud were brilliant with effective
points of wit and argument.
At the conclusion of the speeches in the
Hall, the immense audience adjourned to the
State House yard, whore the speaking was CON
tuued until late hour by Messrs Corwin,
Stanton and others