New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
Ohio Republican Convention.

Ohio Republican Convention.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2..-The Re
publican State Convention assembled III the
opera house at eleven o'clock this morning,
very large number or delegates being IN
attendance in addition to alarge number OF
spectators.
The convention was called to order by
General James s. Robinson, chairman Of the
State Central Committee, who introduced
Hon. Alphonso Hart as temporary CHAIR
man, who made brief speech, in which he
claimed that the Republican party stood on
a better footing to-day than ever before,
and, having been tried in peace aud war,
was ready to again proceed TO victory.
In his opinion, by a proper work Ohio
could be carried by the Republicans this
fall by 10000. Four years ago the Repub-
lcan party had promised to do certain
things, ana in no case had they fallen short
of aught they had promised. and neither
would they this time. Hon. S. n. Titus, of
Meigs, was chosen. temporary secretary.
After selecting committees the convention
took recess until : p. N.
The convention reassembled at two
O'clock. The committee on permanent Or
ganization reported for permanent presi-
dent, General John C. Lee, OF Lucas vice
presidents from each district. and Isaac
y
General Lee, on taking the chair. made a
strong speech i'll favor OF Grants admins
tration and was warmly applauded.
Captain A. T. Wykotf was nominated for
Secretary of State on the first ballot. At
ter the nomination OF Mr.. Wykoh as Secre-
tary of State had been made unanimous,
Mr. John Welsh. Of Athens, was nominated
for Judge of the Supreme Court; 5. 5.
Porter for member OF the Board OF Pub
lie Works.
A motion made to nominate a candidate
for Congressman al large was strongly OBJ
iected to, on the ground that if this noml-
nation was made it would have strong
tendency to defeat any plan for the reds
tricting the State in congressional districts.
This motion was laid on the table by a
heavy vote
Lieutenant Governor Mueller. of Cuya-
hoga, Samuel Craighead, of Montgomery
Henry Kessler. OF Hamilton. j. Madison
Bell (cOloredl OF Lucas. were chosen dele
gates at large from Ohio to the National
Republican Convention at Philadelphia,
and W. A. Walden. of Jefferson, Joseph
Bruf. of Mahoning, S. n. Titus, of Meigs,
and Daniel Swigard, of Cleveland, were
chosen as delegates to the Philadelphia
convention.
TILE PLATFORM.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following platform, which was adopted
with cheers:
The Republicans of Ohio, in State con
vention assembled, make the following
declaration:
First-The Republican party of the United
States had its origin in the necessities OF
the nation. and since it came into power has
decreed and executed measures by which
liberty has been preserved and the Union
saved from Gismembe and overthrow
and DISCRIMINATION, and the confusion ex
istng at the close of the rebellion. The
Republican party has exercised its organic
ing and restoring power and has succeeded
in the difficult task of complete recon
struction. and has established freedom and
equal rights for all people by an irrevocabe
guarantee. In this work the Republican
party has shewn its wisdom and patriotism
and by its answering good faith toward
the national creditors 1t has vIndIcated the
national integrity and honor.
Second-No other party known to history
has so grand a record. and no other party IN
the United States can SO proudly challenged
the continued confidence OF the people, and
we declare that the good OF the country
demands that the Republican party should
continue to administer the government.
Third-We renew our expressions OF con-
tidence in the present administration OF
General Grant since it came into power;
taxes on the people have been reduced, and
public revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied; SO that while
the burden of taxation has been lightened
the public debt has been diminished, both
in amount OF principal and in rate of i'll
terest. The administration receives also
the earnest approval O. every friend OF
Justice, order and Law for the prompt and
efficient manner il which it has suppressed
Il h lry
tions OF loyal citizens in the South
protection due from every good gov
eminent to its peopie-and we refer with
great satisfaction and pride to the system
of pensions and b0unties provided for our
brave soldiers and sailors. and the homes
founded and maintained for such as were
disabled in the service OF their country.
These manifestations of public gratitude
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 human
ity of the President; and in his efforts to re-
form the civil service we recognize a lauda-
bic desire to promote its efficiency and pur-
itv; and in the management Of our forei On
relations, including the important quss-
tons OF international law involved in the
treaty of Washington. the administration
has shown care. wisdom. courage and dig
nifty, and has maintained the honor of the
nation uItarnlshed.
Fourth-A large portion of the revenue
necessary to detrav the current expenses of
the government and pay the Liabilities must
be derived from duties on imports. These
duties should be levied with view to
equalize thei- burdens and benefits among
the people. and so as to promote. as far as
possible. the interests of every section and
branch Of industry, and so that labor of
every kind may have constant employment
and a just reward.
Fitth-Ne are opposed to further grants
OF the public lands to corporations anu
monopolies, and demand the national do
main to be set apart for homes for the
people, and for purposes of education.
Sixth-As there can bono productive in
dustry without union OF capital and labor.
therefore we are i'll favor of such legislation
as will give all proper guarantee for the
safety and prosperity OF the one, and a
remunerative investment of the other.
Seventh-We have unbroken confidence
in the integrity. prudence and patriotism OF
President Grant, and are in favor of his re
nomination for second term, and We pre-
sent to the Republican party for nomination
for Vice President of the United States the
name of Ohio's first war Governor, Hon.
William Dennis0n. q lLau enlinentlv worthy
of that high office.
The convention then adjourned.
This evening large crowd assembled in
the opera house to listen to a speech from
Hon John A. Bingham.
MEETING OF COMMITTEE
The State Central Committee met this
morning, and organ :zed by electing X. d.
Harrison. chairman: Rodney Foss, secretary,
and J. B. Mel. treasurer. ". 7. Wilson,
A. T. Wickot, c. c. N'olcott and James
Williams We're chosen as an executive com
mittee with g. II Otis and w II. Hunt. OF
Wa-hi,,-ou. d. G. as advisory members.
The Signal service.