Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-07-01
AsHTABU via,
Saturday Morning. JnIy ist, ise5.

. the proceedings OF the State Convention,
md gave the nominations. We now give
he resolutions, which we doubt not will
meet With general approval, excepting, Of
rourse the nnmsply and unworthy dodge
bf the leading topic now Occupying the
public minde---qusljiy Of black and white
before the Law:
The Union people OF Ohio, grateful to
Almighty God for the overthrow Of the
rebellion, and the preservation OF the Ma
tlonal integrity, for ihe blessing OF peace,
eod for oil the favors which He has vouch.
safsd unto us as people, do.
Resol5e LIST. That the name and
fame OF Abrsham Lincoln stand out from
the history Of the epoch unrivalled and
alone. and while We deplore bis uutimey
and cruel death and veuerste bis memory
i. becomes US TO initiate bis wisdom, firm
ness aud moderation in the treatment OF
vexed questions, and especially to initiate
his example i'd waiting for the solution OF
difficulties. to be furnished BY the progress
Of time aud the logic Of events.
I'd. That President Andrew johnson
BY bis hnwavering devotion to the Union
through years of severest trial. has won
our highest confidence; that we cheerfully
indorss the policy Of bis administration,
looking to the restoration Of peace and
civil order 10 the so.ealled seeded States,
aud that as Union men OF Ohio, we will
give him our hearty and undivided sup.
port.
Sd. That the thanks Of Ohio aud Of the
nation are due to the heroic men Of our
army and navy, whose labors and suffrings
have saved the Republic. We honor our
martyred dead. and joyfully welcome to
their homes our returning veterans.
4th. That the thanks Of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to the
Ioyal men and women Of Ohio at home
who have so nobly and liberally sustained
aud cheered our brave soldiers in the field,
in their trying efforts to maintain the
national authority, 10 coraict with armed
rebellion.
5th. That four years Of sanguinary war.
with its fearful sacrifice of life and treasure,
forced upon MS by the Shareholders re
belion, hss demonstrated to US and to the
world that slavery and its institutions are
irseconcilably opposed to freedom and free
iustiintions; and oil the teachings Of history.
the dealings of Providence aud our own
bitter experience point unerriugly to their
overthrow and eradication as our only safe
guard sgaiust the recurrence Of like eveils
10 the future.
9Th. That whl,s we are anxious for 90
early reconstruction Of fraternal relations
with the insurgent States, We demand that
such reconstruction shall be at such times,
and upon such ssrms as will give uu-
questioned assurance Of the peace and Sc
euri,y, not only Of the loyal people Of the
rebel States, but also of the peace aud
prosperity OF the Federal Union.
7th. That the thanks Of the loyal
people Of Ohio and OF the Union are due
10 The three war Governors Of Ohio,
Dennison, Tod and Brough, for the earnest,
faithful and patriotic exercise of the Exc
su,ise authority OF our State during their
respective administrations; and that
through their efforts snd the hearty CO.
operation Of our loyal people. citizeus and
soldiers, Ohio stands in the front rank in
lhe roll of honor among her sister States,
10 the great struggle for national exis ence
9th. That the experince OF the last foul
years Shows the absolute necessity 10 oil
our political action Of keeping steadily il
view the great principles Of our Govern
ment as set forth To- the Declaration OF In.
dependence.
OH. Tha. we will! cotdisfay support th'
ticket this day nominated, and promise ou
collective sui individual efforts to secur
its triumphsnt election.
Pending the adoption Of these resolr
tions, Mr.. Don Piatt attempted to off
the following additional resolutions. which
under rule slSAys adopted at these Coz
ventions, were declared out-of order. an
therefore could not be considered, tboug
had they been reported by the committe
they would certainly have been adopte
with entire nsnimity.
Resolssd. That it is The belief Of tb
Convention that the reconstrnction Of 1t
revolted States constitutionally belongs
the legislative department. aud that II
Executive csn only provide provision
military COVER nmeut until such time
Congress may act.
Resolved, That time can alone heal Il
wounds inflicted by this wsr, aud therefoi
there 10 no cause for hssts IN the reco
strue,ion Of the revoIted stases, and whe
ever the time comes for reecsstsuetioo. o
indemnity for the past and ssessaty
the future demand that governmeus OF
States shall be given TO loyal men only.
AGtats Central Committee was chosen. %
ssstiag of one person from each Congressiei