Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-03-11
Resolutions of the Republic
can Stale Convention.

can state Convention.
; Below are the resolutions adopted b
the Union Republican State Conventio
: which met at Columbus on the 4th ms.
r They are explicit and sound, and will b
t read with satisfaction by our reader:
: We give them in full, as follows:
Resoloed, By the Union party of Ohio
in Convention assembled, that the Ma
hOnal Republican Union psrty. havin.
preserved the integrity of the countr '
having defeated the ~atrocious ATTEMPT
lately made TO inaugurate appeals to arm.
and civil war from ihe legitimate result:
OF legal and constitutional elections. and
having placed American nationality OF
the solid foundations of liberty and the
rights of man, will elect TO the Presidencl
OF the United States, next November, 5
man under whose administrations will be
completed the great task Of reconstruction
on the basis Of Nationality, Liberty. and
Tue Democracy who, with irmness vel
with moderation, with justice vet with
charity and l~iberality, with answering
loyalty yet with prudence and Statesman
ship, will heal the wounds of the war.
reconcile the hostile elements, and by his
wisdom, economy, rectitude, and good
hath, will restore those sections of the
country which the rebellion has desolated,
to prosperity and happiness, and, with the
hearty co operation Of the peoples repre-
sentatlves in Congress, will re-estsblish
the relations Of the several States to q re-
generated union and 10 the blnssings of
everlasting domestic peace.
Rssotusd, That at this junture the ewes
OF the country are directed TO one man
who Is eminently qualified by his charac-
ter, position, antecedents and the unlver-
sal confidence which he enjoys, to secures
triumphant election next November, to
terminate, when in Office, the present
state of transition-snd suspense, and TO
guide the nation to q new era OF good
feeling and restored confidence.
ResOtusA That with Ulysses ). Grant as
our candidate for the Presidency, Benz. F.
Wade for the Vice Presidency, and the
history Of the last seven years fo- our
platform, we may confidently appeal to
the loyalty, patriotism and Intelligence of
the American people.
Reso55ea, That the chief obstruction to
the pscihcation of the country has been
the persistent opposition Of Andrew John
son to the reconstruction Of civil govern
ment IN the rebellious Safes under the a
enorlty Of National legislation, by keeping
alive the spirit of rebellion and reviying
the hopes of q restoration to political pow
ct OF its great ally, the Democratic par
Is.
Resolved, That We approve and applaud
he action Of the House of Representa-
lves II the recent exercise of Its high
prerogstive, by the i'm
parchment of Andrew johnson, for high
crimes and misdemeanors in office, and
believing It to be the constitutional func-
lon Of the Senate, sitting as a court of
ustice to finally determine every quest on
II law and facts arising in the course of
he prosecution. We invoke from all
'artles, a p~eaceable. and lsw-abiding sub
to its judgment in the case.
Resotoea, That by the indecent haste
nd precipitation with which the Demo
Legislature of our State rescinded
he resolutions ratifying the 18th amend
nent TO- the Constitution of the United
'tates. and thus condemned the PROPOSE
contained in said amendment, propo-
ltlons which the people Of Ohio, after a
ul and e%XhausIng discussion, had en-
-orsed with over 10000 majority. The
Democratic party has again manifested
hss its restoration 10 power would put in .
the results Of u great struggle,
ndo what has been accomplished BY the {
and again plunge the country into ,
isorder, confusion, and the dangers of 3.
session, disintegration. and perhaps a !
Isr Of races, and that. to avoid the calam- /
Of q Democratic victory, it becomes I
be duty Of all true lovers of their coun- .
y to unite, disregsrding fo= the time be- !
all side issues or questions Of minor
Importance, until the danger of a fatal re. 7
etion has passed, and the fruits of the :
ar are permanently secured By the cleo :
on of a loyal, reliable and patriotic
resident.
ResOLred, That We cordially approve Of
he determination Of Congress 70 retrench %
lie expenses of the Government, and that t
e urge upon the national legislature the t
OF the s~trictest economy, a reduc- /
on of the army and navy, and a thorough v
'vision and simplifcation of our system e
federal taxation so as to equalize and C
ghten the burdens os taxation of the {
eople. a
ResOlred, That the Republican party
itself to the fithfui payment Of
lie public debts, according TO the laws IN. n
sr which the $40 bonds were issued. said 2
mos should be paid in the currency Of q
country, which may be a legal tender h
nea the government shall be prepared to !,
deem such bonds. :
Resolved, Thst we heartily approve of y
e policy Of Congress in arresting the con-
and believe that the issue of cur
ncy should be commensurate with the b
dustrial and commercial interests of the s.
.ople.
ResOLred, That justice and sound policy
9uire that all property should bear its al
share of the public burdens, and W
at this principle ought to be applied to e'
United States bonds hereafter issued et
msking them liable, by express provi- VI
ms Of law, to taxation precisely as other n
ResoJred, That We urge upon the Ma
authorities the proprIety of initla. CT
y negotiations to establish international 50
les Of expstriation upon the basis of our in
tural:zation laws, so tkat each nation OF
all recognize naturalization by the 9TH x
as terminating the former allegiance. in
comforting all the rights of citizenship, NJ
d We affirm the duty of the Federal :,
to extend adequate and equal "a
otectlon 10 all its citizens, at home and =
road, native and n~aturaliZed, when in E.
: Legitimate and peaceable exercise of ~
slr legal or international rights. Te7
That we reiterate TO the sol "
rs and sailors of the Republic our ex- u
Of heartfelt gratitude for their 10
7olc sacrifices and services, which will q.
ever be held in the afectIonate remem- Of
Of the American people, and that, ul
llle We call upon them 0 TO sustain at III
ballot box the great cause which their pr
Tor and endurance have saved in the III
d, We plege the MANNED who survive be
! to the widows and orphans who fell, tn
public faith Cor the payment of all ca
ir pensions and bounties. an
Resolved, That we remember with a on
de administration the services Of tha. es
old patriot. statesman and son of q,
10, Edwin NJ. Stanton, and that we
'eby heartily endorse his recent official
ion in retaining his position as Secreta- III
Of War, and trust that his great expe- n
nee and ability will be continued az the =,
ID Of the War Department. =,
--O~- th
t7~SoutheIn dispatches.say the i'm re-
lchment movement in Con gress has IN
"a profound sensation" al
d well it may. If the impeachment de