Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-07-14
Our Candidates and Platform.

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In our last issue we announced the pomi-
nees of the Republican State Convention,
held at Philadelphia on June 23d. Below
We present the platform adopted by that
Convention, witch will be read with interest
by all.
THE PLATFORM.
Resolred, That we rejoice in the glorious
national victory of SOS, which Is bringing
peace, happiness and prosperity to US as a
nation.
Resolred, That we wholly approve of the
principles and policy of the administration
of Gen. Grant, and We heartily endorse every
sentiment combined in his inaugural ad-
dress, and especially approve the late amend
meDt proposed by Congress and known as
the fifteenth amendment.
ResOlre3, That we have confidence that
the general administration will wisely and
firmly protect the interest and dignity of
the nation IN respect to our just claims
against Great Britain, and that we indorse
the action of the United States Senate in
rejecting the johnson Clarendon treaty rel
alive to the Alabama claims.
ResOlred, That we sympathise with the
struggling people of all nations in their eff
forts to obtain universal freedom and the
individual rights of man.
Resolred, That we cordially indorse the
administration of Gov John w. Geary, as
wise, economical and honest, and that it de-
serves, as 1t has received, the approval of
the people of Pennsylvania, and we especi-
ally commend his uniform efforts to restrain
the evils of special legislation.
ResOtred, That In the Hon. Henry w.
Williams, our candidate for the Supreme
Court, we present learned, pure and pat
rlotic Jurlst, who will adorn the high posi-
ton to which we propose to elect him.
Resotred, That We reiterate and affirm our
adherence to the doctrine of protection, as
proclaimed in the ninth resolution of the
platform, adopted at the State Convention
of March 7th. 1866.
Resotved, That We indorse the ticket this
day nominated, and pledge to it our hearty
and cordial support
Resofred, That the chairman of this Con-
vention is hereby authorized to appoint a
Chairman of the State Central Committee
on the joint recommendation of the candi-
dates this day nominated, and the State
Central Committee shall consist, during the
coming campaign, of the same number of
delegates from each county as the Conven-
ton, end they shall be appointed by Sena-
torial and Representative districts, except
Allegheny, which shall have eight members
To the second resolution Gen Koontz, of
Somerset, proposed to<add these words,
'and especially do hereby ratify and approve
the amendment to the Constitution of the
United States proposed by Congress, known
as the fifteenth amendment. This he ad
vocated in brief and forcible speech, and
was supported by Mr.. Grow.
While this gentleman was in the midst of
an eloquent speech, Gov. Geary, accompa
MED by the Committee, entered the hall
The delegates rose in body aud cheered
him for several minutes When the cheer
ing had subsided the Governor proceeded to
speak at some length, thanking the Con-
vention for the nomination, and pledging
himself to discharge every duty to the best
of his ability.
When he concluded, the amendment of
Gen. Koontz was adopted unanimously.