New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-27
WEST VIRGINIA.
REPUBLICAN STATE CoNyENTION-ITs NOMINA-
NATIONS AND PLATFORM.


assembled al Parkersburg on the I'D inst, OF
the largest most enthusiastic and harmonious Con
ventions held in the State Of West Virginia With
great unanmity the present State officers nominated
for reelection, as follows
GorqpOr-wnliam +. Stevenson Of wood 30.
SeretdTy o. State-Iames NJ. Pipes OF Marshau Co.
AUditOr-rhOmas BOggeS5 OF ROane Co.
Treasurer-Jamcs A. A,Bcauley OF Ohio Co.
Attorney Generdi-A. Bolton Caldwell OF Ohio Co.
Supreme Judge-Janes II. Brown Of Kanawha Co.
Tie convention adopted the following
PLATFORM or PRINCIPLES.
First. That the union Of the States Is ndssouble and
perpetual that the Constitution 81 the United states.
and the laws of Congress in pursuance thereof
preme, constant, and universal IN their Obngsn and
that is highest duty Of every American citizen
maintain their paramount authority against all their
second That it essential the preservation Of our
republican institutions that uphold and respect the
principles promulgated the Declaration Of Independ-
and embodied in the Federal Constitution, viz:
That all men created equal; that they endowed
with certain inaonabe rights that among these life.
liberty and the pursuit OF happiness; and that 10
these rights governments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the consent OF tho
Third: That the Fifteenth Amendment to The Constitu-
ton Of the United states, which forbds the exclusion OF
any class from equal voice in the Government by ac-
cdent of race or color or the misfortune OF previous OPP
Declaration Of Independence and is alike essential 10
justice between men, to the consistency OF the Govern
ment and TO the harmonious relations OF the races within
Its jurisdiction.
Fourth: That we heartily commend the spirit OF mag
nauimty and forgiveness with which men who have
served in the rebellion and who now frankly and hon
GSty cooperate Win us III restoring peace OF
country upon the basis Of impartial Justice and equal
rights, received back into the communion OF the
loyal people and favor the removal OF the dsqual
cations and restrictions imposed upon the late Rebels in
the measure the spirit OF dsloyaty viii die out,
and may consistent with the safety of the loyal
people.
FIN: That the Republican party Of West Virginia
fully ndOrses the action Of It's representatives In the last
session OF the Legislature in submitting the question OF
amending the Constitution to the people OF the state,
aud at the time recognizes the night OF each di
vidua to think, speak, and vote thereon according TO
his Judgment and the dictates OF his conscience
SfryI so nuU M he
remains in the Constitution, Is 10 be enforced equally
with any other part of that instrument, firmly, airy,
and with strict regard to ts terms without prejudice To
the lawful rights Of any citizen.
SeUth. That in the conduct of State affairs thero
should Dc continuance OF the economy in all depart
mens that has heretofore characterized the admnstra
ton of the State but parsimony Is not economy
there should be vigorous effort and liberal expendi-
ture III necessary, TO attract settlers from other
and countries without whom the state must long remain
to a great extent undevelOped.
Eighth. That in the rapid decrease OF the public debt
together with the constant and uniform reduction in the
rte or taxaton we recognize the happy results OF pol
icy which, while preserving involate the public faith,
has had constantly in view the ssenng OF the burdens
OF the people.
Ninth: That it cannot be doubted that there arc
many who have not heretofore acted with the Republic
party who acquesce in the results OF is policy
and who recognize that the public welfare VIII not be
promoted by further attempts TO reopen settled issues;
and there is why such persons should not
be In practical and harmonious cooperation with the Re
publican party, therefore invite all such persons az
In good faith abide the decisions OF the war; desire
the complete eXtinguishment Of political inequa-
ties and the restoration OF of charity and good
feeling, to unite with the Republican party In carrying
these measures into effect.
In the list Congressional District Nathan Golf of
Harrison County has been nominated by the Republicans
beating Gen. T. NJ. Harris in the Convention by % votes