New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-22
THE RATIFICATION MEETING.
ADDRESS OF SENATOR SHERMAN.

COLUMBUS June 21.-An immense ratification
meeting held here this evening. which Senator
Sherman spoke as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN: The preliminary work is
pete The Convention, to-day, has been distinguished
by its numbers, ability and character. You have had
more than the usual diversity Of opinion TO candidates
Some feeling of disappointment Is inevitable but the
whole every delegate viii feel that he has been fairly
treated and that he can now support the ticket me
lust as he wishes but that has been fairly made 10y
Of the a9lesi Conventions that ever assemne9 IA ONO
cess in every movement great or small.
THE ISSUES OF THE CANVASS
The matters Involved in this election not only reach
every department Of our State government. but will
effect the apporOnment of State and the revision
our Constitution. 1t will affect you in the national coun
ellis and will be decisive sign to the great Presidential
contest OF 1871 II is therefore matter Of pride and
t IS Sor,ons history with ticket worthy its sun
r with principles sancJhed by great success ready
a. enter upon new reforms and carry them out We
upon with one satisfaction that does
not often fall 10 the fate OF party we nave the IN
dorsemrnt ard approval Of our political adverearie
We have administered the Government OF the United
States and OF this state for now ten years WehaNe lad
great changes IN onr government contests political
aud administrative. We have realized the original
central government supreme in its limited powers
rounded and supported by 81 local state governments
ana 81 now moving on in harmony. We nave emanc
pated tVOO Ot slaves; have secured Dy the hlghest
Constitutional sanctions the Liberty and Equality OF all
tefna hirs 80 that credit IL untarnshed; our IN
dustry is prosperous territories warming into
States new railroads building old disputes dying
away ana nothing needed the part OF the Govern
ent but the enforcement OF the Constitution and laws
for tue protection OF property We have
managed our internal affairs so borne with
foreign nations that we have disputes controversy
with any nation Of the world, and our strength and
power nave been so demonstrated fear
that any nation will desire with US The theory
and principle OF republican government strength
ened by our example as everywhere to enlarge the
powers Entrusted 10 the people. Even the poor negro
emanepated BY our laws ana clothed with political
power BE recognized by our old Democratic adverssres
rs man and brother
THE KEW DEPARTURE" or THU DEMOCRACY
congratulate you that we have now In Ohio at least
the formal approval Of the great distinguishing measures
OF Republican policy by tho recent convention Of Demo
Graf politicians here in Columbus. They tell az that
they recognize as accomplished facts the three Amend
nens OF the Constitution and they pledge themselves
~ te iu ana faithful enforcement Of the Constitution
- ~ ~ 30 ~ 70 secure Equal Rights TO all persons under
~ hItLVui usilhctlOD OF race color, condition. So
hf wen. II y great matter 10 secure a formal
sequesefee lh constitutional changes. especially when
Hty Involve TIE rights Of millions 81 people aud when
wv nave Deon " steadily opposed IN all stages