Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
Union State Convention.

lo4U. 1t was cOnHuenG ana enthuSl-
astic, and its deliberations were
characterized by the greatest har-
mony and good feeling. The con-
vention was unanimous for GRANT,
for President, and for WADE, for
Vice President.
The following are the delegates
from the State at large to the Nation
al Convention -es-ssa-
F. Hassaurek, j. A Bingham, DR..
Jas. Scott, Lieut.. Gov. Lee. Alter.
nates-L. j. Cr1tchfeld, W. B. Gas,
tie, v, B. Horton, Judge Jacob
Brinkerheff. -
The delegates from this Congress.
sional district are-John Campbell,
John Ellison. Alternates-Simeon
Nash, S. P. Drake.
The nominations for the State
ticket are as follows.
Secretary of State, Gen. I. R.
Sherwood; for Supreme Judge, VIM.
White; for School Commissioner,
Captain ]. A. Norris; for Clerk OF
Supreme Court, Captain Rodney
Foos; for Member Board of Public
Works, James Moore.
Hon. David Tod, and Hon. Sam
uel Galloway, were selected for SEN
atorial Electors. S
The resolutions of the Convention
are those which follow, to- wit.
Resolved By the Union party of Ohio. in Con-
uention assembled. That the National Repub-
liean Union party having preserved the in
tegrity of the country; having defeated the
atrocious attempt lately made to inaugurate
appeals to arms and civil war from the legiti-
mate results of legal and constitutional elec-
tions, and having placed American national
ity on the solid foundation of liberty and the
rights of man, will elect to the Presidency OF
the United States next November man un-
der whose administration will be completed
the great task of reconstruction on the basis
of nationality. liberty and true Democracy,
and who, with fifmness, yet with moderation;
with justice, yet with charity and liberality;
with answering loyalty, yet with prudence
and craftsmanship, will heal the wounds OF
the war, reconcile the hostile elements, and
by his wisdom, economy, rectitude and good
faith, will restore those sections of the coun-
try which the Rebellion has desolated, to
prosperity and happiness. and with the hearty
cooperation of the peoples representatives in
Congress. will re-establish the relations OF
the several States to regenerated Union and
to the blessings Of everything, domestic
peace.
Resolped, That at this iuncture the eyes OF
the country are directed to one man who is
eminently q ualified by his character, position,
antecedents, and the universal confidence
which he enjoys, to secure triumphant elec-
ton next November, to terminate, when in
Office; the present state of transition and sus-
pense, and to guide the nation to a new era
of good feelings and restored confidence.
ResolDed, That with Ulysses S. Grant for
our President, and BENJAMIN F. Wade for our
Vice President we eau confidently appeal to
the loyalty, patriotism and intelligence of the
American people.
Resolved, That the chief obstruction to
the pacifcation of the country has been the
persistent opposition of Andrew johnson to
the reconstruction of civil government in the
rebellious States, under the authority of Ma
tional legislation, by keeping alive the spirit
Of rebellion, and reviving the hopes of a
restoration to political power of its great ally,
the Democratic party.
Resolved, That we approve and applaud
the action of the House of Papraaentatives in
the recent exercise of its high CONSTITUTIONAL
prerogative, by the impeachment of Andrew
johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors
in Office, and believing it to be the constitu-
tional function of the Senate, sitting as a
court of justice TO finally determine every
question of law aud fact arising in the course
of the prosecution, we invoke from all par
ties peaceable and law abiding submission
to its judgment in the case.
Resoloed, That by the indecent haste and
precipitation with which the Democratic
Legislature of our State rescinded the reso-
lutions ratifying the 18th amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, and thus
condemned the propositions contained in said
amendment-proposition which the people
of Ohio, after full and exhausting discus
sion, had indorsed with over 40, 600 majority
the Democratic party has again manifested
that its restoration to power would put in
jeopardy the results of our great struggle,
undo what has been accomplished by the war,
and again plunge the country into disorder,
confusion, and the dangers OF secession, dis
integration, and perhaps war of races; and
that to avoid the calamity of Democratic
victory, it becomes the duty of all true lovers
of their country to unite, disregarding, for
the time being, all side issues or questions of
minor importance, until all danger of fatal
reaction has passed, and the fruits of the war
are permanently secured by the election of
loyal, reliable and patriotic President.
ResOloed, That we cordially approve the
determination of Congress to retrench the ex.
penses of the Government, and that we urge
upon the National Legislature the necessity
of the strictest economy and reduction of
the army and navy, and thorough revision
and sirDplifcation of our system of federal
taxation, so as to equaiize and tighten the
burdens of taxation of the people.
Pesolred, That the Republican party
plegdes itself to the faithful payment of the
public debt according to law, and we hereby
express our conviction, that according tothe
laws under which the5-20 bonds were 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.
Resolved, That we heartily approve the
policy of Congress in stopping The contraction
of the currency, and believe that the issue of
currency should be Commensurate with the in.
dustria1 ana commercial interests Of the peo-
pie. 5t'tfs
RESOLVED, That justice and sound poljcv
require that all property should bear its eoual
share of the public burdens, and that this
principle ought to be applied to all United
States bonds hereafter issued, by making
them liable by express provisions of law to
taxation precisely as other property.
ResotUed, That we urge upon the Nation.
al authorities the propriety of initiatorv ne.
gotiations to establish international rnI.a of
expatriation upon the basis of our naturaI;zs.
ton laws, 30 that each nation shall recooniz.
by the others as Terminating tbe
former allegiance and comforting all tbe
rights of citizenship; and we affirm the dptv
of the Federal Government to extend ads-
quate and equal protection to all its citizen.
at home and abroad, native and naturalize5
when in the legitimate and peaceable e1'
ercise of their legal or international riebts.
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