The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1867-07-11
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State COnVCn 1iOn of COIOred NIen


Mr.. EDIroR AS l was sent by the coored
people of Jackson ountytto the State Conven-
ion of colored men, l thought it to be good
medium to give the proceedings of the Conven-
ton through your paper, to my constituents and
Others.
The Convention met at Naughton Hall, in the
city OF Columbus, and representatives were pres
ent from about so counties. The Convention
was called to order by David Jenkins, ESQ.,, Of
Columbus. on whose motion DIR. Moses Walker
OF Jefferson, was chosen temporary President,
and ID. :. Bruce of Cadiz, Temporary Secretary
The Committee on permanent organization re-
ported. through their chairman, John T. Ward
of Columbus John Watson of Oberlin. as per-
mancnt President, and b. K Sampson, of SPRING
field, and DR.. j. McSimpson, of GAINESVILLE, as
Secretaries.
The committee on resolutions reported through
its chairman, Peter IL. Clark of Cincinnati, the
following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted to-wit:
| "ReSOired, That we, as the Representatives o (
| the coored people OF Ohio, in Convention ASSEM-
! bled, do for them aud ourselves acknowledge
| tod Almighty rs the Supreme Ruler and St,yer-
!
| regards all lis creatures with equal favor. and
that all governments that Would have the blessing
vi Heaven rest upon them, must secure to ali cit
izenS their rights before His law.
| "WuEREAs, All Governments derive their lust
pOWe from The consent OF the governed and no
STATE can Justly claim to have republican form
Ol government which refuses 10 permit Il portion
Ol lts citizens The opportunity OF giving that con-
sent through the bailOt-bux therefore,
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State OF Ohio the duty Of striking from the Con-
stitution the word white, and placing all her cti-
zens upon platform OF political equality
"ReSolred, That the noble position held bv the
people of Ohio in the war to suppress the slave
holdcrs rebellion the bearing of their SONS in the
field, their wisdom in council, their grand and un-
selfish devotion to the right principles at all
times, gives us cause to confidently hope that they
VIII meet the issue now presented of equal suf-
ilage IN the same magnaniInOus spirit, and will
sweep from our Constitution all clauses making
distinctions on account Of color
"Rcsoired That the extension Of the right of
voting to every male citizen Of the United States
is a iorCgOne conclusion, and we earnestly hope
that our noble State viii not be SO laggard in her
duty in this particular as to be forced to respect
the rights Of her citizens by Congressional or 9TH
cr action, but will, in manner worthy of her
fame voluntarily remove all laws or constitution
al clauses making distinctions OH account Of color.
',ResOtred, That we heartily indorse the noble
FOrtleth Congress, which has added new uSter to
the American name. and that we respectfully urge
| them to complete their grand work by securing
| to every male citizen Of the United States the
elective franchise.
"RcSOlced That the action of the Republican
party, in proposing and indorsing the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the State of
Ohio meets Our. heartfelt appreciation and graft
Lude, and we feel assured that the mass of the
people OF our State will sustain them in their
noble stand
"Resolred That the debt Of gratitude we ome
the gallant soldiers and sailors OF the Republic
can never he adequately repaid; that we VIII hon
or them living cherish with mournfu pride the
memory Of the dead. and will teach our children
to emulate their virtues.
"ResoIred, That we proceed to raise a fund for
the employment of competent men to canvass the
State in favor of the proposed amendment to the
State COnstitution'
In addition to the above resolutions, others
were passed indorsing General Sheridan as the
right man in tile right place. Resolutions were
also adopted in regard to raising money to be
applied to the canyassing of the State by Fred
Douglass and j. VI. LOngston, for the proposed
suiIl age amendment.
The Convention, which occupied two DAYS, was
harmonious and enthusiastic throughout
Yours, JOHN T. STEWART.