The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-04-16
Republican Platform.

war from the Legitimate results 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
vember 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 firnlness, yet with nlodeEt-
ton with Justice. yet with charity and
Iiberality; with unswerying 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 country
which the Rebellion has desolated, to
prosperity and happiness, and with the
hearty cooperation of the peoples rep
resentatives in Congress, will re-estab-
Flish the relations of the several States
to regenerated Union and to the bless
ings of everlasting domestic peace.
Resolved, 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-
ioys, to secure triumphant election
next November. to terminate. when in
office, the present State Transition and
suspense, and to guide the nation to
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.
Resolued, That the chief obstruction to
the pacificatiOn Ofthe country has been
the persistent opposition of Andrew
johnson to tile reconstruction of civil
government in the rebellious 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.
ResoIoed. That we approve and applaud
the action of the House of Representa-
tiyes in the recent exercise of its high
constitutional prerogative, by the i'm
peachment of Andrew johnson for
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
In the course of the prosecution. we in
woke from all parties a peaceable and
law-abiding submission to its judg-
ment in the case.
Resolued. That by the indecent haste
and precipitation with which the DEM
ocratic legislature of our State Tescind-
ed the resolutions ratifying the 14th
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, and thus condemned the
PROPOSITIONS contained in said amend
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. which the people
of Ohio. after full and eNhausting dis
cussion. had indorsed with over 10000
m;,jority-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 accomplish 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
a 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 a 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 reduction of the ar
my and navy. and thorough revision
and sim plifcation of ourssy ystem of fed
eral taxation, so as to equalize and
tighten the burdens of taxation of the
people. - ~, s.-..,
Resolpcd, That the Republican party
pledges itself to the faithful payment of
The public debt, according to law, and
we hereby express our conviction. that
according to the laws under which the
$40 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. s"f
Resoloed, That we7heartily approve the
policy of Congress in stopping the con-
traction of the currency, and believe
that the issue of currency should be
commensurate with the industrial and
commercial interests of the people.
Resolued, 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 making them liable
by express provisions otlaw to taxation
precisely as other property.
ResoIoed That we urge upon the Ma
| tional authorities the propriety of mi
| tiatory negotiations to establish inter
national rules ofeXpratriation upon the
basis Of our naturalization laws, so that
each nation shall recognize naturaliZa-
| tion by the others rs terminating the
| former allegiance and comforting all the
rights of citizenship; and we affirm the
| duty of the Federal Government to eX-
tend adequate and equal protection to
! all its citizens at home and abroad ma
tiveand naturalized. when in the legit-
innate and peaceable exercise of their
legal or international rights.
| Resotred, 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 af-
| fectiohate remembrance of the Anleri-
can people land that. while we call up
on them now to sustain at the ballot
| box the great cause which their valoI
| 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 cf all their pensions and bolnties
| ResotDed. 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 position as Secretary o.
| War; and trust that his great expert
ence and ability will be continued al
| the head of the War Department.