Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-04-05
Republican State Conventions.
OHIO.

OHIO.
The following are the resolutions adopt
ed by the recent Republican State Con-
vention of Ohio;
The Republicans OF Ohio. in state Convention
assembled make the following decarationI
i; The Republican party ~ tho United States
had its origin in the Necessities OF the nation and
since 1t eatne Into power has decreed and executed
measures by which liberty has been preserved and
the Union saved from dismemberment and over
throw. Amid the disorganEation and confusion
existing at the close Of the rebellion the Rephbh
can party exercised its organising and restoring
power, and has succeeded in the difficult task Of
complete reconstruction, and has established free
dom and equal rights for all people by irrevocable
guarantees. In this great work the Republican
party has shown its wisdom and patriotism and by
its unswerying good faith toward the national
and hunor.
record, and no other in the United States can so
proudly challenge the continued confidence Of the
people; and we declare that the Republican party
should continue to administer the Government
3. We renew our expressions OF confidence In
the present Administration OF the General Govern
meht since ii came into power. Taxes upon the
people nave been reduced and public revenues
have been carefully collected, and honestly applied
so that while the burden of taxation has been light
ened, the public debt has been Diminished both in
amount OF principal and In rate Of interest. The
Administration deserves also the gafnest approval
OF every friend OF Justice, order and law for the
prompt and etlcient manner in which 1t has sup
al citizens in the South-a protection due from
every good government to its people. And we refer
with great satisfaction and pride to the system Of
pensions and bounties provided for ott brave sol
diers and sailors, and homes founded and maintain
ed Tor such az we're disabled in the service Of their
country. These manifestations of public graft
tude and justice must command the approval Of
every patriot. And we commend the policy Of
fairness and kindness toward the Indian tribes as
showing the wisdom and humanity of the Presi-
dent; and In his efforts to reform the civil service
we recognize a laudable desire to promote its eff
Cheney and purity; and in the management Of our
foreign relations including important questions Of
International law involved in the Treaty Of Wash
ington, the Administration has shown rare wisdom,
courage and dignity, and has maintained the honor
OF the nation untarniehed.
4 large portion Of the revenue necessary to
defrRy the current expenses OF the Government,
and to pay its liabilities, must be derived from du
ties on imports. These duties should be levied
with view 10 equaSe their burdens and benefits
possible the interests OF every section and branch
OF industry and so that labor OF every kind may
have constant employment and just reward.
3. We are opposed to further grants OF public
lands to corporations and monopolies, and demand
that the National Domain be set apart for homes
for the people and purposes of education.
g. As there can be no productive industry with
in favor OF such legislation as will give ali proper
guarantees for the safety and prosperity Of the one
and remunerative investment OF the other.
T. We have unbroken confidence In the integri-
ty, prudence and patriotism OF President Grant,
and are in favor Of his nomination for a second
term, and we present to the Republican party for
nomination for Vice President OF the United States
liam Dennison, man eminently worthy OF that high
office.