New-York tribune., 1874-08-27
THE OHIO DEMOCRATS.


PLATFORM ADOPTED FAvoRING A SOUND CUR
RENCY; THE ABOLITION OF THE NATIONAL BANK
ING SYSTEM A REVENUE TARIFF; CHEAP TRAN
sPORTAToN; THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND
OPPOSING TIE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL AND THIRD
TERM-A FULL STATE TICKET NOMINATED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
COLUMBUS, Aug. 26.-The Democratic Con-
vention assembled at tho Opera House at IL a. m ana
was called to order by A. T. waing Of Pickaway and
Judge j. G McKenny OF Dayton was chosen temporary
Chairman. In the course Of Judge McKennys remarks
he said that he satisfied that the dsaecton among
the Republican party demonstrated beyond doubt
| that all that needed for success was the
nomination. Of good ticket and O judicious
platform. To-day, the Republican leaders looked
to this Convention with interest than for many
years. feeling that 1t might accomplish that which
would dissolve their party The speaker blamed the
radical party the present financial status OF the
country by which many laboring men were thrown out
Of employment. He knew the Republicans had grown
tired Of their leaders, and many would this year
vote with the Democrats, and was the time for the
Democrats TO avail themselves OF these dssatsfactons
discussion upon the question Of sending greet
ings to other Conventions in session to-day, which was
not concluded at the hour Of adjournment.
After the Convention reassembled at p m IL was
decided communicate with the conventions In Illinois
| and Missouri. The Committee on Permanent Organza
ton then reported for President Thomas Ewing, with
the usual number Of VicePresidents and Secretaries
Upon taking chair. Gen. Ewing after thanking tho
Convention, said that for many years the Democratic
masses had labored and waited without victory; but
large bodies move slowly, and now the people have
risen in their might. The seeming policy OF the Repub-
lcan party ruinous. We have told the people ever
since the that the financial policy OF the Govern
building up OF National banks to prey IKE
parasites upon the people was ruinous. As result we
industry OF all kinds hopelessly parayzed, and
| &c furtha
runous contraction Of the currency The people OF last
see those ourages their true light, and we must not
falter now and listen the songs OF Wallst Long
continued appausel We must not ignore Wal-st, nor
we ignore the masses living in the Mississippi
Valley. He doubted not that the Democratic party
would forget its mission and that its work to day
would have its effect.
call then made for Gov Allen, ana ne was con-
Quoted TO the platform amid tumultuous applause. He
said speech would now be out of order He stood
before o servant Of the Democracy rather 70 be
instructed than to instruct Tie finger OF the Denoc-
racy always when unobstructed points to TRUTH honor
and liberty of all men. He regarded the people as
rythng and the agent as nothing except as he exc
cues their will He had served the people for sixteen
years. and left their service with his hands clean
as when he entered their service, and when
he came to die he would rather nave
ascrbed his tombstone. Here lies an honest man.
than TO have millions OF stolen treasure to leave to his
more than one year longer. IA voice" Yes you wi
Another voice." You will be the next President" I'm
mense cheering.l Well do not seek or decline any
position the people may call me to Ill. again thank
you.
The nominations we're then made and the following
platform was adopted:
That the Democratic party Of Ohio adheres to its
clent principles OF securing equal rights and exact
Justice all and TO all the States and com nunles
OF the American people; OF maintaining the ndepend-
~ he
erDment legislative. executive, ana Judicln; con
demnng all encroachments OF either upon the functions
of the others and resisting every attempt
of the powers reserved by the Constitution 10 the states
es1S ha f"s 40 ,shs to the
welfare Of the country that its volume should be regu
that interfere with such natural regulations are vicious
In principle and detrimental IN their fneets we are III
favor Of such increase OF the circulating medium as
the business interests OF the country may from time to
That sound policy and Justice require that not less
than of the customs duties should be payable in
legaender Of the United States commonly called
greenbacks.
That the power OF the National banks to issue and
loan their upon interest is power to draw inter
upon debts, while the people pay interest upon
what they owe that this special aud unequal privilege
ought not exist unless it manifest that In no other
can sound paper currency nc supplied beuevlnx
that better system be devised, ana one tAat VIII
free from unjust privileges, we are 10 favor OF abolish
ing the franchise OF the National banks to issue paper
currency as soon as the safely and prudeDty
be DONE and that the notes withdrawn by the banks
he substituted by the Government Win egaitendef
currency. 49,.
That the Democracy Of Ohio reiterate thor declara
tion that the FveTwenty bonds. by the letter ana
spirit of the law and the general OF the
@ OF @ p%ScS edssd faith nation
to their payment in coin, was an unnecessary ana
Isborers for hc beneft OF the nonax-paying bond
holder; that without equality OF taxation there can be
bondhoIders from bearing their due proportion in sup
porting the Federal Government ana nalntalhinS the
That we are friends OF all the industries OF the
try. whether agricultural nechanca or c1mmerciai,
unequal privilege conferred by law upon one over the
others We are therefore opposed TO tne unjust Lam. ana
on their repeal modification 80 chat revenue tarif
shall be substituted for them . =,
We are opposed TO all combinations and devices OF
whatever character that tend o increase the cost OF
transportation beyond fair remuneration TO the car,
powers to remedy existing evils IN this respect and to
their IN e Ute s s "G ali ne
proves, OF every industry, and we insist upon the
Federal or State, county or municipal.
We are opposed to grants OF the public domain to rail
road and we ece at tne lac, tns' .s
Representatives In Congress. AID the unequv1ca con,
that but recently threatened to bestow upon
great corporations, comparatively lew in number, tne
that looks 70 the ownership lands by actual
settlers, and therefore approve Oh INC pi'p u 'n'
That freedom of the press essential to the preserva
ton Of public liberty. aud we den9unee te
United States to indictment and trial IN washington
City for alleged nbes efforts to revive ana emoody
in legislation the spirit OF the gag aud sedton laws OF
the elder Adams's Administration, ana wnlcn were
oyerthrown, hoped forever by the election OF
Thomas Jefferson.
That while admit the equality OF all persons nerore
made by the Radicals in Congress to enforce social
equality by unconstitutional pains and penalties aud
NE cali the attention. of the voters OF Ohio TO the fact
that although our Supreme Court unanimously decided
hat our which provides for separate schools Tor
white and cOored children IL q constitutional law ana
this decision supported by recent judgments o. tue
supreme Court OF the United States yet tue civil Rehs
b so called which passed the Senate at s last ses
son aud is pending In tho House of kepresenta,
yes seeks 10 overthrow statue. and In disregard
and In defiance Of compel mixed SCHOOLS IN ONO BY
the naictOn q criminal puosnmeH ANU civi
A sat