Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-05-14
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN CONvEN.
TI0N.

The Illinois Republican State Conven-
ton met at Peoria on the 9Th. Hon.
Franklin Corwin, of La Sale county, was
chosen temporary Chairman, and subsc-
quently permanent President of the Con-
vention. Vice-Presidents, one from each
district, were chosen. James p. Root,
Cook county, was elected Secretary, and
three assistants chosen. The following
ticket was put in nomination:
For Gorernor-Gcn. John N. Palmer, Of Mscou-
pin county.
Stcrsfayy of syate-Edward Rummcl. of Peoria.
STATE Awinor-Charles L. Lippencott, of Cass
Stats 7,sasavsr- Erastus N. Bates, of Marion
dftorney Gsaerd- Washington Bushnell, Of La
Conunissios, - Of hs Raaenfioyy-Andrew Shu-
man, John Reid, and Robert L. Logan. ,-r-rf
Congressman at LARGE ohm A. Logan 4. +.
Presidential electors were chosen and
delegates appointed to the National Con
vention. ssarrlo 40 as.i y
THE PLATFORM
Maj. Gen. S. A. Hurlburt from the Com
mittee on Resolutions, presented the fol.
lowing: En- .u.,..d
The Republican party Of Illinois, continuing
their great contest against the political action
which now seeks to save from the wreck of febel
creeds and rebel armies the seeds of future wars
and more intolerant despof;sm, do hereby appeal
Resotrsd, That we Congratulate the country on
the assured success Of the Reconstruction laws o
Congress, as evidenced by the return of six of the
tutions securing equal civil and political rights to
all. Wehold that the policy Of Andrew johnson,
supported by the Democratic party, which pro-
discontented slaveholders. was fraughf with the
gravest perils to the peace of the nation, and 10
the freedom of individuals. ~
store the lately rcvolted STATES to their polifica
relations in the Union on q footing of equality
with all other States. whenever the conditions i'm
complied with.
Resolued, That we dcnounce all forms Of repu
diation as national crime, and that national
edness in the utmost good faith, to ali creditors. a
home and abroad, according to the letter and spirit
Of the law under which it was contracted.
Resotred That IL Is due to the labor of the ma
ton that taxation should be equalized and re
duced as rapidly national faith will permit and
any surplus which may remain in the treasury
should be applied to the reduction Of the principal
Resolred, That the burden Of the national deb,
demption, and that 1t Is the duty Of Congress tc
reduce the rates Of interest on such debt whenever
and wherever it can be lawfully done. -
R<s0tued. That as IL is probable that no class d
national indie btedness win be presented for pay
ment Tor many years. N principal Of the wal
debt being the heritage o. the future ii is prema
ture TO consider the out stion Of calling tn the
loans; that before the st issue of such indebt
edness becomes payable. 4 currency Of the conn-
enemies Of the public credit shall meanwhile
H.
Resoired, That General Ulysses s. Grant, by his
remarkablc series Of trfumphg on the field OF bat
tie, and by his equally remarkable success in exc
cutting the Reconstruction laws Of ConQress. has
twice rescued the country from the gravest OF
perilss the consummate ability and loyalty which
he has exhibited In every emergency Of peace and
war, has made him the most illustrious exponent
Of the principles which triumphed IN the late war
for the Union, and the natural successor Of Abra-
ham Lincoln in the aGectio1s rof the psople, and
our delegatestoth the Chicago Convention are hereby
instructed g cast their votes for him the nom
inee Of the Republican party for the once Of Pres
ident Of the United States
RSlolsS, That ne HIT o. expatriation Is the
natural and inherent right Of the people, and in
dispehsab!e % to ejpynent 81 uo rights of life,
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness that, while
the citizen owes allegiance 70 the Government,
the Government owes protection to the citizen,
United States to protect all its citlzens-native-
born and naturalfzed-in the full enjoyment Of
their rights citizens Of the United States, wher-
ever, and under whatever color or pretense, tho8e
rights may be invaded. -
Resolved, That the thanks OF the American ,eo-
pie are due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army
and navy who Raye D0r1led their lives In delense