The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-06-07
Hawley, OF Connecticut. proceeded to
read as follows:
Resolutions.

The first resolution declares that the
annual revenue, after paying the current
expenses, pensions and interest on the
public debt should furnish a moderate
balance for the reduction OF the prin-
cipal and that the revenue or so much
as may be derived from the tax on to-
bacco and liquors be raised by duties
on importations, the duties OF which
should be adjusted to aid in securing
remunerative wages to labor and pro-
mote Industrious prosperity.
The second rehearses the history OF
the party for the past eleven years and
the service it has rendered the country
and the tulfllment Of its pledges-com-
plee liberty and exact equality in
judgment to all. That civil and politi-
cal equality should be established and
maintained throughout the Union by
efficient and appropriate State and
Federal legislation. Neither law, merit
or administrations should admit any
discrimination In respect to citizens by
reason Of race, color or previous coodi-
ton OF servitude.
The third indorses the amendments
to the National Constitution, because
they are right, and declares that the Re.
! publican party is the one to carry them
out.
The fourth declares that the National
Government should seek the maintain
ance of honorable relations with all
nations, protecting citizens everywere,
and sympsthizing with all who strive
Tor liberty.
The fifth favors civil service refJrm
and making efficiency the hest test Of
promotion to public office.
The sixth opposes further land
grants to corporations and monopolics,
and demands that the public domain
be set apart for homes for the people.
The ninth declares that the doctrines
heretofore held by European powers
concerning the subject OF allegiance,
have of late, through the efforts of the
Republican party, been abandoned for
the American idea Of right, and that
it is the duty of our Government to
guard with jealous eyes the rights OF
! adopted citizens
The tenth claims that the fraDking
privilege ought to be abolished, and the
way prepared for a spec iy re inc,ion in
the rates OF postage.
The eleventh states that among the
questions which press for attention is
that concerning relations OF cap
ital and labor, and the Republican
party recognizes the duty of shaping
legislation so as to secure protection AMI
the amplest field for capital and labor,
the largest opportunities and just
share Of mutual profit for these g'eat
servants of civilization.
The twelfth holds that Congcess AMI
the President only fulfilled N impcra-
tive duty in the measure for the sup
preston OF lawless organizations in
certain rebellious regions and for the
protection Of the ballot box; therefore
they are entitled to the thanks o: the
nation
The thirteenth denounces the repudi.
alton OF the public debt, approves the
reduction OF the principsl and the rate
Of interest, and fivors specie payment.
The fourteenth declares the Rapubli-
can party mindful Of its obligations to
the loyal women Of America for their
noble devotion TO the cause OF freeiom.
Their usefulness is viewed with satisflC-
tion, and their honest demands OF any
rights should be treated with respectful
cons. .deration.
The fifteenth heartily approves the
action Of Congress in extending amnesty
to those lately IN rebellion and rejoce8
at the progress of pace and the tratcr-
nal feeling throughout the land.
The sixteenth says that the Repub-
lican party proposes to respect the rights
reserved by the people as carefully a.
the powers delegated to the State and
General Governments. 1t djsapproves
resort to unconstitutional laws.
The seventeenth says: We believe
the modest patriotism, the earnest pur.
pose, the sound judgment the practical
wis lom, the incorruptible intellect and
the illustrious services Of |. 5. Grant
have commended him 10 the hearts OF
the American people, and with him at
our head we start to-day on new
march 10 victory.
On motion OF General Burnside, OF
Rhode Island, the platform as whole
was adopted, only three or four votes
being cast on the contrary.
Governor Moves, Of Ohio, in behalf
Of a large constituency OF Republicans
in Ohio, and in behalf Of the colorel
men, said he should fail in his duty If
he did not record his vote in favor of
Henry Wilson.
The Chair said that greatlatitude had
been given to debate, but he wolId now
direct the call OF the roll OF States for
the nomination OF Vice President. The
roll was called and resulted a. follows.
First BalIot-Wilso1. 3>il; C)Iiax,
32lI; Maynard, 26; HawIey, /; Mover,
!; Davis, 16; Lewis y. Nece 'sary
Tor choice, 81.
The Indiana delegation moved that
the nomination OF nenry wilson ne
made unanimous.
There was q tremendous uproar and
cheering, the audience rising and the
band playing the Star Spangled Banner.
On motion OF Mr.. Spencer, thanks
were returned to the citizens Of Pni!a-
dephia for their hospitality.
Tho Chair announced that [ $.
Grant and Henry Wilson had been
nominated for President and Vice Pres
ident of the United States. Applause.
The Chair aonounced a telegram
just received from Vice Presiien Col
fax as follows:
WASHINGTON, June, s.
To John ". Forster, Of Lad;tna
Aooan, for Yourself and deleyation