The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-03-12

with its climate. 1t was in the Capitol with its
pOlitics--in all the Government with its politics
in all the South henceforward with It's politics,
to the salvation and perfection Of The Republic
and the good Of the world.
c3-Ihe following are the resolutions adopted
at the Republican State Gonventioasat Columbus
on the 4th instant:
Resoired By The Union party Of Ohio in Coarea-
ti0R 0SSemJted, That the National Republican
Union party having preserved the integrity of
the country having defeated the atrOciOus at
tempt lately made to inauguratG appeals TO arms
and civil war from the legitimate results OF legal
and constitutional elections, and having placed
American nationality on the solid foundation Of
liberty and the rights of man, will elect to the
Presidency of the United States next November
man under whose administratl ON will be conf
plcted tho great task of reconstruction on the
basis Of nationality, liberty and true Democracy,
and who, with frmnessget with moderation
with justice, yet with charity and liberality
with unswerVDg loyalty, yet with prudence and
craftsmanship, will neal the wounds Of the war,
reconcile the hostile elements, and by his wis
dom, economy, rectitude and good faith, will re-
store those sections of the country which the
Rebellion has desOated, to prosperity and hap
pness, and with the hearty cooperation of the
peoples representatives IN Congress, will re-
establish the relations of the several States to q
regenerated Union and to the blessings Of every
thing, domestic peace
Resoivsd, That at this juncture the eyes of the
country are directed to one man who is eminent.
ly qualified by his character, position, antcce-
dents, and the universal confidence which he en-
Joys to secure Il triumphant election next No
yember, to terminate, when in Office, the present
state Of transition and suspense, and to guide the
nation to new era of good feeling and restored
confidence.
Resolred, That with Ulysses S. Grant for our
President, and Benjamin +. Wade for our Vice
President, We can confidently appeal to the
loyalty, patriotism and intelligence of the Amer
lean people.
ReSOLced, That the chief obstruction TO the
paciiicatiOn of the country has been the presst-
ent opposition of Andrew johnson to the re-
construction OF civil government in the lebelli-
GUS States, under the authority Of National ley
islati0n by keeping alive the spirit of rebellion
and rcvyng the hopes of a Restoration to poll
tical power Of its great ally, the Democratic
party.
RcSotred, That We approve and applaud the
action Of the House Of Representatives in the
recent exercise of It's high constitutional prcrop-
alive, by the impeachment Of Andrew JUhns0n
Tor hlsi crimes and mlsdemeanurs in Office and
believing II to be the constitutional function of
the Senate, sitting as court of Justice to finally
determine every question Of law and lactarising
III the course OF the prosecution, we invoke from
oil parties pcaceabe and law-abiding submis.
sion to It's Judgment in the case.
ResOtced That by the Indecent haste and pre-
clpltaLlOn with which the Democratic Leglsll-
turC Of our State rGscindcd the resolutions Tati-
fying the 1ltll amendment to the Constitution
OF tic United States, and thus condemned the
propositions contained in said amendment pro-
positions which the people Of Ohio after rnll
and cXhausllng discussion, had indorse1 with
over ~ 900 majUrity-thG Democratic marty has
again manifested that It's restoration TO nower
would put III jeopardy the results of our preut
struggle, undo what has been accomplished Inv
the war, and again plunge the country into dis
order, confusion, aud the dangers of sutcssion
dsintegratiOn, and perhaps war of races and
to avoid tile calamity of Democratic victory
II becomes the duty OF all true lovers of their
country To unite, disregarding for the time be-
Ing, all SIDE Issues or questions Of minor iu-
pOrtance until all danger of fatal reaction has
passed. aud the fruits Of the war are permanent
y secured by the election of a loyal, rclMblcand
patriotic President.
RcSOtred, That we cordially approve the deter.
mlnaLiOn Of Congress tO retrench the expenses
OF the Government, and that we urge upon the
National Legislature the necessity 0 the strictesl
and thorough revision aud SimpIcation ol
our system Of federal taxation, so as to caualize
and tighten the burdens Of taxation Of the people
Rcsoicod That the Republican party pledges
itself 10 thg faithful payment Of the public drbl
according 10 law and we hereby express uurcun.
VicLOn, that according 10 tho laws under which
the 62O bonds were issued, said bonds should be
paid in the currency OF the country. which NAV
be legal tender when the Government shall lo
prepared TO redeem such bonds.
Rosoircd That We heartily approve the policy
of Congress In stopping the contraction OF the
currency, and believe Tint the issue of currency
should be commensurate with the industrial and
commercial Interests Of the people.
ResOlced, That justice and sounu policy require
that all property should bear It's equal share of
the public burdens aud that this principle ought
TO be applied 10 all United States bonds hereafter
issued, by making them Liable by express pro-
visions Of law to taxation precisely Us other
property.
Resotred, Tint we urge upon the National au.
thuTLics the prOpriety of mtlatory negotiations
To establish international rules Of exlalrialion
upon tho basis Of our naturalization laws, so
That each nation shall recognize naturalization
by The Others as terminating the former alleui.
anco aud comforting all the rights Of citizenship
and we affirm the duty of tho Federal Govern
ulent 10 extend adequate ana equal pIOteC ton TO
all It's Cltlzens ut home and abroad, nNtlVe and
naturalzed, when in the legitimate and peace
able exercise of their legal or international rights.
ResOlged, That we reiterate to the soldiers and
sailors Of the Republic our expressions of heart
felt gratitude for their heroic sacrifices and SER
vices which win forever bo held In the affection
ate remembrance OF the American people and
that, while we call upOu them now 10 sustain at
the ballot box the great cause which their vNlor
and endurance have saved ON the leld, we pledge
to the manned who survive, and 10 tho widows
and orphans Of those who fell, the public faith
for the payment Of all their pensions and
bOuntles.
ReSOiccd That VIC remember with pride and
satisfaction the services Of that noble patriot,
statesman, and son Of Ohio, Edwin NJ Stanton,
and that we hereby heartily lndorse his recent
official action In retaining his position us osrrc-
tQry of War, and trust that his great experience
and ability will be continued at the head of the
War Department.