Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-23
DodgIng the fssue-Thc Platform OF
the ohio Republican Convention.

the Ohio Republican Convention.
The Republicans of Ohio met in State Con
vensoasn Wednesday. and adopted the follow
ing platform:
Whereas. The Union people of Ohio. thankful
70 Almighty God for the overthrow of the rebel
lion, ana the preservation OF the national integ
ritz; for the blessings Of peace. aud for all the
favors which He has Vouchsifed unto Us as a
people, do
Resolve, /. That the name aud fame of Abra-
ham Lincoln stand out from the history Of the
epoch unrivaled and alone; and while we deplore
his uaiimely and cruel death, and venerate his
memory, IL becomes "a TO initiate hs wisdom
frmness and moderation in the treatment of
vexed questions, and especially TO initiate bis
example in waiting for the solution Of difficulties
TO be furnished by the progress of time and the
logic OF events
= That President Andrew johnson, by his IN
swerving devotion TO the Union through years of
severest trial, has now our highest confidence;
that we cheerfullv endorse the policy of his Ad-
ministration, looking 70 the restoration OF peace
and civil order in the so called seeded States;
and that, as Union men of Ohio, We will give
him our hearty and undivided support.
3 That the thanks Of Ohio and the nation ere
due to the heroic of our army and navy, whose
labors and sufferings have served the republic
come to their homes our returning veterans
4. That the thanks of this Convention are due,
and are hereby rendered. 20 the loyal men and
women Of Ohio at home, who have so noby and
literally sustained and cheered brave soldiers
in the field. in their trying efforts TO maintain the
national authority in conflict with the armed re-
bellion.
.. That four years OF saDguinary war, with
its fearful sacrifice Of life and OF treasure forced
hv 10 =. bolJ of tho %. kaa
demonstrated to US and to the world. that slavery
and its institutions irreconcilably opposed to
freedom and free Institutions, and all the teach
ings of history. the dealings OF Providence and
our Own bitter experience, point unerriDgly 10
their overthrow and eradication as our only safe
guard against the recurrence Of like evils in the
future
b. That while we are anxious for early re
construction of fraternsl relations with the in
surgent States, we demand that such recOns,ruc.
ton shall be at such time and upon such terms
as will give unquesIoned 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.
I That the the thanks of the loyal people of
Ohio and the Union are due to the three war
Governors Of Ohio, DennisOn, Todd and Brough,
for the earnest. faithful and patriotic exercise of
the Executive authority of our State during their
/ diiu tutlI
efforts and the hearty corporation of our loyal
people, citizens aud soldiers, Ohio stands in the
front rank of the roll Of honor among her sister
States in the great struggle for national exis-
tence
5. Tha; the experience OF the last four years
shows the absolute necessity in all our political
action, of keeping steadily in view the grand
principles of our Government as set forth in the
Declaration of Independence
II - 4.
this day nominated, and promise our collective
and undivided efforts To secure It's triumphant
election.
We call attention especially TO the second res
olution ejudge from its tone that the Radi
Gals had no show in the Convention, but were
summarily laid upon the shelf The Cincinnati
Commercial, in commenting upon the proceed
ings of the Convention. remarks:
The army delegation was notable feature
A good many military organizations sent private
soldiers as delegatcs but at least a dozen Briga-
der Generals we're in the Convention, and there
was smart sprnkling of them outside. The
number of crippes-ofticers who had lost an arm
or leg in the service-was remarkable There
was painful plenty OF empty sleeves and of
crutches
In the army delega ton there was au intense
l
egates from the front" had a sense of disap
pointment in finding that they could not have a
chance of pitching into the Governor There
were some exceptions, but the army representa-
ton generally was solcitous for fight with the
State Executive, aud had determined to slsugh-
ter him. There was talk that they would have
put up candidate of their own if Brough had
remained in the field and received the nomina-
ton
eli. a. ~
mite 10 break the unity OF the military power in
the Convention, by distributing the delegates
among their respective Congressional Districts
This was hotly resisted, aud there was a period
OF great doubt as TO what was 10 be done with
the military gentlemen Fortunately the Con.
yention was held in theatre, ami this allowed
the representatives ofthe army to be distinguished
from the civilians, by being placed upon the
stage with the reporters and officers OF the Con
vention. Some OF the military men exhibited
disposition somewhat greedy ia respect to the
Offices. while other were, perhaps, unnecessarily
sensitive. lest the military should get more than
the proper proportion.
The stay at home patriots might rs weltreeog.
nize, at once. that ia seeking far Office they la
Dor under difficulties Meritorious service in the
army is as il ought 10 be, a stronger recommen-
dalton for public favor than the noisiest possible
home guard performances Taking care of the
baggage in the rear NAV be very useful occu-
patton, but 1t will not. for long time. count for
much before the conventions of the Union war
party.
Among the civilians. the manifest disposition
OF the majority was to avoid any decided express
sion upon the agitating question Of negro sui
frage IN the States under treatment for recon
struction. The radicals we're Tretty strorg, but,
With few exceptions. did not urge making an
issue with the President. The army delec ties
instructed their representatives in the Committee
on Resolutions to insist upon an unequirocal
endorsement of tie policy OF the President"
These are the words of the resolution adopted
by the caucas.