Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-08-03
ohio Union Platform.

The Union people of Ohio, grateful to AL.
'miahty God for the overthrow OF the rebel.
lion, and the preservation of the National
integrity, for the blessings Of peace and fer
all the favors which He has vouchsafed un-
to US as people, do
Resolce, LIST, That the name and fame Of
Abraham Lincoln stand out from the histo
nv Of the epoch uprivalled and alone, and
while we deplore his untimely and cruel
death and venerate his memory, it becomes
us to initiate his wisdom, frmness and
moderation in the treatment Of vexed ques
tions, and especially to initiate his example
10 waiting for the solution of difficulties, to
; be furnished by the progress of time and
the logic Of events.
I'd. That President Andrew johnson, by
his unwavoring devotion 10 the Union
through years Of severest trial, has now our
highest confidence; that we cheerfuly in
dorse the policy ofhis administration, look
b ing to the restoration OF peace and civil or.
der in the so-called seeded States, and that
as Union men Of Ohio, we will give him oui
hearty and undivided support.
Sd. That the thanks of Ohio and of the
nation are due to the heroic men Of oui
have saved the Republic We honor oul
WClCOulC W tuCll
homes eur returning veterans.
.4th. That the thanks Of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to the 10y
al men and women of Ohio at home who
have so nobly and literally sustained ant
cheered cur brave soldiers in the field, il
their trying efforts to maintain the natona
authority, in conflict with armed rebellion
5th. That four years OF sanguinary war
with its fearful sacrifice Of life and treasure
forced upon US by the Shareholders
rebellion, has demonstrated to us and Il
tho world that slavery and its institution
are irreconcilably opposed to freedom an,
free institutions; and all the teachings o
history, the dealings of Providence and ou
own bitter experience point unerringly (,
their overthrow and eradication as our onl
safe guard against the recurrence of lik
evils in tho future.
9th. That while we are anxious for al
early reconstruction of fraternal relation
With the insurgent States, we demand tha
such reconstruction shall be atsuch time
and upon such terms as will give unques
toned assurance of the peace and security
not only Of the loyal people Of tho rebe
States, but also Of the peace and prosperit
Of the Federal Union.
7th. That the thanks of the loyal peopl
of Ohio and Of the Union are due to tn
three war Governors ofOhio, Dennison, TO
and Brough, for the earnest, faithful an
pstriotic exercise Of the Executive Authorit
Of our State during their respective admin
rations; and that through their efforts an
the hearty cooperation Of our loyal people
citizens and soldiers, Ohio stands in th
front rank in the roll Of honor among ht
sister. States, in the great struggle for nj
tiobal existence.
9Th. That the experience of the last fou
years shows the absolute necessity in all ou
political action of keeping steadily in vie
the great principles Of our government
set forth in the Declaration of Indepol
dcnce.
9th. That we will cordially support tn
ticket this day nominated, and promise OF
collective and individual efforts to secure i
triumphant election.