The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-05-31

claim no right they were unwilling 10
concede to others.
The following Is the platform adop-
ted amid great enthusiasm. The
resolution endorsing the Fifteenth
Amendment, seemed in particular to
crafty the delegates, and was greeted
with loud applause:
THE PLATFORM.
RESOLVED, That we regard the in
augural Of President Grant as emf
nently wise and sound, and pledge
ourselves to support his administra-
ticn Of the Government upon the
therein announced.
ReSOlced, That we heartily rec )m-
mend the ratification of the 18th
Amendment, believing that it will
eminently conduce to the peace and
welfare of the country.
ResofUed, That the fundamental
principle OF the Republican party,
equal rights to ali men under the law,
is approved by US, and we pledge our
selves to continue our support OF this
great truth.
Res9lUed, That the national debt,
occasioned aud necessitated as it was
BY the rebellion, aided in the saliva
ton Of the nation, it is sacred, invio-
late, and its payment should never be
questioned in anywise whatever.
ResoLUed, That we denounce the
wanton extravaganza OF the State
Government which has so embarrassed
The finances Of the State, as to make
additional taxation necessary. The
unequal administration of the law,
which has made life, liberty and prop
erty so precarious in this State, and
pledge the Republican party to a
reform In these matters which will
restore health to the finances, and
give protection to all men In all their
rights.
Reso1Ued, That we claim the adj
mission Of the black population
Of this State to the right of
testifying ia our State courts
in all cases whatsoever, upon the same
terms accorded by Law to other classes
Of citizens; we claim this as an act OF
Justice to our most helpless people,
and because it is right.
The following resolution was also
adopted with unanimity and applause
Resoloed, That in parting with that
pure hearted soldier and princely
Gentleman, General George IL.
Thomas, late commander of this de
partment, we hereby desire to express
The deep Veuerati0D, esteem and love
in which he is held by the loyal men
OF Kentucky; to testify our admira-
ton Of his heroic virtues and splendid
deeds, and to tender him, wherever
duty may call him, the assurance that
our benson attend him, and our
services are wholly and always at his
command.
Considerable discussion arose on
the appointment of State Central
COMMITTEES. Tt was urged that tie
past management of the party had
been bad and a reform in this partic
ular was necessary. It was finally
agreed to organize a State Central
Committee composed of one from
each Congressional District, and two
from the State at large. The follow
ing was the Committee selected:
State at Large-W. A Merriweath-
err, of Louisville; Gen. John I. Crox-
70 Z 1fsJ BAytr1cr-N IL. Black.
Second District-General Eli H.
Murray.
Third District-Geo. T. Wood.
Fourth District-M. O.. Tay lor.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures Needham.
Sixth District. Crockett Sayres.
Seventh District-Willard Davis.
Eighth District-Henry Burnam.
Ninth Distriet-John Means.
b. RUMsEY WING, of Louisville,
who was nominated for Treasurer of
State, is one of the most talented
young men Of the State. AS public
speaker, he is said to have few supe-
riors in the State. He is a bold and
unfinching advocate of the doctrines
of the Republican party. and will can
vass the State in their behalf with
energy and good results.
The Convention closed its labors
by listening to a powerful speech de-
livered by VIM. I'll. WADswoRTH, of
Maysville, and one from its candidate.
Both speeches are spoken of in the
highest terms of admiration.
1t is expected now, that the Repub-
Hcans all over the State will at once
take steps to perfect their organiza-
ton and rally to its support all who
do not believe in the immaculateness
Of the Democratic party.