The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-22

the world that slavery and its institutions
ara irreconcilsbly opposed to freedom and
free institutions, and all the teachings of
history, the dealings Of Providence, and
our own bitter experience point huerringly y
to their overthrow and eradication IS our
only safeguard against the recurrence of
like evils in the future. --.-.,-
9Th. That while we are anxious for an
early reconstruction of fraternal relations
with the insurgent States, we de-
mand that such reconstruction shall
be at such time and upon such terms IS
will give unquestioned assurance OF the
peace and security, not only of the loyal
people of the rebel States, but also of the
peace and prosperity of the Federal Union
7th. That the thanks OF the loysl people
of Ohio and of the Union are due to the
three war Governors Of Ohio, DannisoD,
Tod and Rrough, for the earnest, faith full and
patriotic exercise of the exeuctiVe author
ity of our State during their respective sd-
ministrations. Through their efforts and
the hearty cooperation OF all loyal people,
citizens and soldiers, Ohio stands in the
front rank in the roll of honor among her
sister States in the great struggle for
national existence.
S.h. That the experience of the last f1ur
yeaTs SHOWS the absolute necessity In all
our political actions of keeping in view
steadily the great principl-s Of our Gov
eminent, as set forth In the Declaration of
Independence.
9th. That we will cordially support the
ticket this day nominated, and prom
ise our collective and individual
efforts to secure its triumphant election.
The reading of the resolutions was fre-
quently interrupted by enthusiastic sp.
plause.
At their conclusion Hon. Ben Eggleston
moved their adoption.
Mr.. Wood, of Hamilton county, said, as
a life long democrat he with pleasure sec
onded the motion.
Before the question could be put. D. M.
Piatt came forward TO offer some addition
al resolutions, understood to be of a more
radical character, when the previous ques-
ton was moved and ordered and the reso-
Iutions reported by the committee unani-
mously adopted, followed by enthusiastic
cheering
This concluded the business of the con-
vention, and speaking being in c1der Gen.
Schenck was called upon and made his sp-
pssrance upon the platform. 1t was now
about six clock and the General very ju-
diciously declined to make any extended
remarks st that time, but promised some
thing in the evening, which no was invited
by the convention to do.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the
President and secretsries of the Conven-
tiOn for the able discharge of their duties.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion, the Convection then sd
iourned sine die, with three tremendous
cheers for General Cox and the ticket.
GENERAL GRANTS FATHER. r
There were very few incidents connected
with the Convention worthy OF note, the
business passing off very smoothly and
quietly. The only one 1 can now men.
ton was the appearance of the father Of
General Grant upon the stage, which
was soon followed by cheers for Grant
ST. and Grant, jr. The old gentleman
came forward and in a happy manner
acknowledged the compliment psld him
making q decidedly good speech, both il
manner and matter, and provoking fre
quent laughter at well told anecdotes, snt
great applause at an admirably expresses
compliment TO Ohio and hel
soldiers, and an eloquent de
nunciation of traitors. This evenini
the city is all alive with excitement an
all are satisfied with the nominations.
SPEECHES FROM sCHENCK AND SHERMAN
Gen. Schenck has just concluded stir
ring speech from the steps of the Stat
House to large concourse of citizens, an
Hon. John Sherman is now speaking.
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