The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-26
The Ohio Democratic state Convention
The Platform-- The Nominees.

COLUMBUS, o. Aug. 2l.-The democratic
state convention to-day was the most impos-
ing ever held in 0hio's capital and one OF the
largest. Every part of the state was fully
represented, and delegates are universally
sanguine of the result of the convention
Mr.. Naliandigham was temporary chairman,
and made q fine speech upon taking the chair.
Upon the permanent organization, Judge
Renney was president He made a powerful
speech on the great question OF the day.
The committee on resolutions, through
Judge Thurman, reported platform. of which
the following is the substance:
ResoLred, LIST. That the federal government
exists only by virtue of the federal coustitu-
ton, and possesses no powers not granted by
that instrument.
I'd. Demands a strict construction of the
federal constitution.
Sd. That the reserved rights of the state
are essential to the existence of republican
government. aud unalteratle opposition TO
the consolidation of power In the hands of the
federal government.
4th. That the democracy of OHIO maintain,
as they have always done, as essential to the
existence of our federal system OF govern
ment, the true doctrine of state rights not
nullihcatiOon, NOT secession, but the theory
Of JthRe f fEssHmtnF ltfadlaaHgs IN lgeesNsi5E BIZ.
| ing void, the so-jalled seeding states are
| still in the Union as states, and are therefore
entitled to all the reserved rights of the states
and 10 their due representation in congress
and to vote at the future elections OF president
and vice president; and any attempt OF the
general government or any department there
of, to deprive them of these rights would be
an assault upon the rights of every state in
the Union, and an effort to overthrow the
government ordained by the constitution
9th. That to each state alone belongs the
right to determine for itself the aualifc ations
of its electors.
'th. That the effort being made to confer
the right OF suffrage upon negroes, is an in.
sidious attempt u overthrow popular institu
tions by bringing the right to vote into dis
grace
9Th. That the experience of 1000 years has
demonstrated that negroes are not equal to
white men.
9Th That this government was made by
white men. and shall continue tor white men.
10Th. That the Ohio Legislature should dis
courage negro immigration into the state.
llth. That the war being over. 1t is the
duty of ali to bring about fraternal relations.
18th. That the valor and fortitude of our
troops have never been surpassed
18th. That national debt is a national
curse; that all taxation should be fair, and
the strictest economy obser ed.
l4lh. Condemns the policy of creating mill
lions OF government stock and exempting the
same from taxation, and demanding legisla-
tion to remove this M ust privilege.
10Th. That federal taxes should, as far as
possible, be collected by county treasurer
10th. That the "a military Communication
tax is oppressive, and should be repealed.
18th. Declares in favor of freedom of
ND ho
arrests.
18th. Declares the suspension of the writ
ha6eas corpus, since the termination of the
war, and military interference with cleo
tions, in violation of the constitution
18th. Pledges the democracy to stand by
President johnson In all constitutional eff
forts TO restore to the states the exercise of
their rights and powers within the Union
Tue following is the ticket nominated
For GorernOr-Gen. Geo w. Morgan
For Lieutenant Gouernor--Hon. VIM.
Lang.
For Treasurer Spence. rF#GE
For Supreme Judges-Van Trump and Thos |
NJ. Key.
For Attorney General-Davis M. Wilson. |
For School Commissioner-H. H. Barney.
For Board of Public Works-A Boesel.
For Clerk of Supreme Court-Mr Dauer.
Gen. Morgan took the stand and pledged
himself to stand by the platform, and an
bounced his position that he was in favor
'f equal taxation. opposed to negro suffrage
n any way, now or hereafter, aud that all
lets of the government should be in obe-
lance to the consultation. HIS speech was
we'll received t,trs IL
Geo. IL. Pendletou is making great
peech tonight saa - g Ssiye % ID
A High opinion of Negro so,d,er.