The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26
Republican Platform.

publican Union party having preserved
the integrity of the country. having de-
feated the atrocious attempt lately made
to lnaugurate appeals to arms ana ciyn
war from the legitimate results of legal
and constitutional elections, and hav-
ing placed American nationality on the
solid foundation. of liberty and the
rights of man. will elect to the Presi-
dency of the United States next No
yember q man under whose adminiStra-
tion will be completed the great task of
reconstruction on the basis OF national
ity. liberty and true Democracy, and
who, with firmness, yet with .modera-
ton; with Justice, vet with charity and
liberality with uns@erying loyalty, yet
with prudence and statesmanship. will
heal the woundslof the war, reconcile
the hostile elepfents. and by his wisdom
economy. rectitude and good faith, will
restore those sections of the country
which the Rebellion has desolated, to
prosperity and happiness, and with the
hearty Cooperation of the peoples rep
reseptatives in Congress, will re-estab-
lisflthe relations of the several States
tola regenerated Union and to the bless
mgs of everlasting domestic peace.
Resotued, That at this juncture the
eyes of the country are directed to one
man who is eminently qualified by his
character, position. antecedents, and
the universal confidence Which he en-
joys, TO secure Il triumphant election,
next November, to terminate, when in.
Office, the present State oftransition and
suspense, and to gaile the nation to a
new era Of good feelings and restored
confidence
Resoloed That with Ulysses s. Grant
for our President, and Benjamin F..
Wade for our Vice President. we can
confidently appeal to the loyalty, pat
riotism and intelligence of the Ameri-
can people. tait -tf't'5t. -@'
Resolyed. That the chief bstruetion to
the paciiieatiOn Ofthe country has been
the persistent opposition of Andrew
Johnson to the reconstruction of civil
government in the rebeliious States.
under the authority of National legisla-
ton, by keeping alive the spirit Of re-
bellion, and reviving the hopes of a
restoration to political power Of its
great ally. the Democratic party. 5se
Resoloed, That we approve and applaud
tie action OF the House of Representa-
tives in the recent exercise of it's high
constitutional prerogative, by the i'm
peachment of Andrew johnson tor
high crimes and misdemeanors in office
and believing it to be the constitution
al function of the Senate, sitting as a
court of justice to finally determine
every question of law and fact arising
III the course of the prosecution, we in
woke from all parties = peaeeable and
laW-abiding submission to its judg-
ment in the case. . -..a. -.
Resoiued, That by the indecent haste
and precipitation with which the DEM
ocratic legislature of our State rescina-
ed the resolutions ratifying the 18th
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, and thus condemned the
propositions contained in said amend
ment-propositiOns which the people
of Ohio. after a full and eXhausting dis
cussion. had indorsed with over 10000
ms,jority-tIie Democratic party has
again manifest d that its restoration to
power would put in jeopardy the results
of orr great struggle. undo what has
been accomplished by the war. and
again plunge the country into disorder.
confusion. and the dangers of secession.
disintegration, and perhaps a war of
races; and that to avoid the calamity OF
L Democratic victory, it becomes the
duty of all true lovers Of their country
to unite, disregarding, for the time, all
side issues or questions of minor impor-
tance, until all danger of Il fatal reac-
ton has passed. and the fruits of
the war are permanently secured by
the election of a loyal, reliable and pa
triotic President.
Resolped, That we cordially approve
the determination of Congress to re-
trench the expenses of the Government
and that we urge upon the National
Legislature the necessity of the strict
est economy and a reduction of the ar
my and navy. and Il thorough revision
and mplifration OF our system of fed
4 q, tuy
tighten the burdens of taxation of the
people. FaHE 1+e e. 5s9sz
RESOLVED, That the Republican party
pledges itself to ti,e faithful payment OF
the public debt, according to law, and
we hereby express our conviction. tina t
according to the laws under which the
$50 bonds We're. issued. said bonds
should be paid in the currency of the
country, which may be a legal tender
when the Government shall be prepared
to redeem such bonds. l a5esa p,
Resoloed, That we heartily approve the
policy of Congress in stopping the CON
t. action of the currency, and believe
that the issue Of currency should be
commercial interests of the people. "
Resolped. That justice and sound pol
icy require that all property should
bear its equal share of the public bur-
dens, and that this principle ought to
be applied to all United States bonds
hereafter issued. by ma king them liable
by express provisions of law to taxation
precisely as other property.
ResoEuea. Tiiatrwe urge upon the Ma
tional authorities the propriety of ini-
tiatory ne gotiations to establish inter
national rules Of ofeXpratriation upon the
basis of our naturalization laws, so that
each nation shall recognize naturaliZa-
tion by the others as terminating the
former allegiance and conferring all the
rights of citizenship; and WeaffiIm the
duty of the Federal Government to eN-
tend adequate and equal protection to
all its citizens at home and abroad ma
tive and naturalized. when in the legit-
innate and peaceable exercise of their
legal or international rights. if;45
Eesolced. That we reiterate to the SOL
diers and sailors of the Republic our
expressions of heartfelt gratitude for
their heroic sacrifices and services.
which will forever be held in the at
fectionate remembrance of the Ameri-
can people and that. while we call up
on them now to sustain at the ballot
box the great cause which their vaior
and endurance have saved in the field,
we pledge to the manned who survive,
and to the widows and orphans of those
| who fell, the public faith for the pay
ment of all their pensions and bounties
ResoLped, That we remem Der with pride
and satisfaction the services of that no
bic patriot, statesman. and son of Ohio.
| Edwin NJ. Stanton, and that we hereby
heartily indorse his recent official action
| in retaining his positionas Secretary OF
War, and trust that his great expert
ence and ability will be continued at
| the head of the War Department.
~ U A r DI A N IS S A L E
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In pursuance of an order of the Probate
| Courl of Hardin County, Ohio, n ade on