The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1867-08-22
STATE PLATFORM.
The Uiiior Republican party OF
0lip, In Convention assembled de-

The Uliior Republican party of
0lip. In Convention assembled de-
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LIST. That one of the great lessons of
the war is that the American people
are a nation and not Con federacy of
sovereign and independent States.
Z 2d. That our existence as nation is
based on the great principles an
nounced in the Declaration of Inde-
pendcncc, and vindicated by the pro-
clamation of OfemancipatiOn, the cUnsti-
tutional amendment abolishing slave
ry, and the spirit of republican Dem
Ocracy and justice, which umderies
the reconstruction policy Of the 39th
and 10th Congresses, which We here
by fully indorse, and which we de-
Inand shall be carried into complete
ciiectb by every necdful act ofaudition-
al legislation. -a .
Sd. That while we will always cher
ish and defend the American system
Of local and municipal sclf-govern-
Inents for local purposes, and ma
tional government for national pur-
poses, and while we are unalterably
opposed to all attempts at centraliza-
ton or consolidation of power any
where, we hold that liberty and hu-
man rights constitute our great ma
tional boon, which local or State or
CARNATIONS must not be allowed to
abridge or take away.
4th That imbued with the spirit of
true Democracy, and believing that
the powers necessary for the purpose
ofattaining the ends of government,
ought not to be restricted to a
privileged class, but should be vested
in che whole people, without unjust
or odlous distinctions, or qualifica-
tions not equally attainable by all
and further believing that these SEN
timents are in strict accordance with
the spirit and tendency Of modern
civilization, we place ourselves on the
simple and broad platform ofimpar-
tial manhood suffrage, as embodied in
the proposed amendment to the State
Constitution, appealing to and abid-
ing In the intelligence, justice and
patriotism of the people Of Ohio to APP
prove it at the ballot box.
9th. The American people owe a
debt OF gratitude to the brave soldiers
and sailors who in the late struggle
for our national existence, so nobly
fought for our liberties, and for the
privations, suiferings, and sacrifices,
which they endured. The loyal men
of Ohio hereby pledge to them and
to the widows and orphans OF those
who fell in defense of the nation, our
sympathies and substantial support.
9Th. That we approve and endorse
the military administration of our dis
tinguished fellow-citizcn, Maior-Gen.
Phil. II. Sheridan, in Louisiana and
Texas, and pledge him and the Mill
tary commanders in the several mill
tary districts of the South, the cordial
support of the Union men of Ohio in
their efforts to protect the loyal pcO-
pie Of the late rebel Stares, and to Sc
cure the organization of loyal and
constitutional governments in said
States. ........
9TH. That we fully endorse and ap-
prove of the administration of our
present Governor, j. ID. Cox, and ex-
tend to him our hearty thanks for the
faithful and able manner in which ne
has discharged his official duties and
sustained the credit and honor of our
noble State. t..