Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-06-03
OHIO POLITICS.
Assembling Of tbe State Republican
Convention at Columbus YesieT-
dsy-ElectiOa Of Execu-
tive Committee.
domination Of Candidates for state Ofii-
ces, snd Adoption OF Code OF
Principles Addresses, Etc.

COLUMBUS, June AT the afternoon
! session Of the State Republican conven-
ton, General Sherman accepted an in
| vitatiOn to visit the convention, and be-
lug enthusiastically received, spoke in
| substance 80 follows;
! GENTLEMEN i confess to feeling
| scared, and If / could with decency
| have avoided this call | would have
| done H., for this is the first time | ever
! stood IN 9 political convention. |
| have been raised a soldier aud taught
to obey orders. When you, gentlemen,
have chosen governors and Legislators,
it is our duty and pleasure TO obey the
laws made by them. l came here to
bury my aid aud old staff officer, Colo.
uel James M'COy, whom so many Of
you know. | have seen him laid away
IN beautiful quiet spot, just east Of
the City, ana must leave this afternoon.
I come here now simplyas marx Of
respect TO the gentlenaol who compose
this cnrvartiUn. Ohio has now come to
be regarded IS the most important
State in the Union; hope you will all
te endowed with wisdom sufficient for
the important duty which has called
you tOgetaer to-day. Again, thank
you.
The following is the ticket nominated: q:
For GovernOr-RutherfOrd B. Hayes,
Of Saudusky.
For Lieutenant Governor-Thomas
L. Young, OF Hamilton.
For Supreme Court Judge-GeOrge
w. M'Ivaine.
Fer Auditor-James Williams, of
Franklin.
For Attorney.GeneTal-JOhn Little,
Of Greene.
For Treasurer-J. Miner Milliken, of
Butler.
For Member of the Board of Public
WOrks-Peter Thatcher, of CuyahOga.
Governor Hayes'5 nomination was
made unanimous on motion of Charles
P. Iait, son Of Judge Taft, who was the
only other formidable candidate for gov
ernor. Before the convention adjourned
he accepted the nomination by tele-
graph. The following platform was
unanimously adopted, without discus
sion:
The Republicans of Ohio, in conven-
ton assembled, reaffirming the cardinal
principles Of their organization which
nave become received maXims Of poll
cy, State and national, declare on spe-
cific points the series Of sentiments iOl-
lowing:
First-The States are one as q nation,
and all citizens are equal under the laws
and entitled to their fullest protection.
SecOnd-That policy OF finance should
be steadily pursued which, without un-
necessary shock to business or trade, ul-
timately equalize the purchasing capaci-
ty Of the coin and paper dollar.
Third-We are in favor Of tariff for
revenue with incidental protection to
American industry.
Fourth We stand by free education,
our public school system, the taxation
of all for its support, and go division OF
the school fund.
Fifth-Under our republican system
of government there should be no con-
nection, direct or indirect, between
church and State, and we oppose all
legislation in the interest of any partiCu-
lar sect. Upon this subject We should
not fail to profit by the experience of
foreign governments where the efforts
Of the church to control the State, con-
stitute an evil Of great magnitude, and
endangers the power and prosperity OF
the people.
Sixth-We demand such q revision of
the patent laws as will relieve industry
from the oppression Of mOnOpolies in
administration.
Seyentn-A grateful people can never
cease to remember the services Of our
soldiers and sailors, and it is due to
them that liberality and generosity
should obtain in the adjustment of pay
and bOunties.
Eighth-That we demand that the
public domain shall be scIupulOuSiy re-
Il e., NV
Ninth-The determination Of the gov
eminent to collect the revenue and pre-
vent and punish frauds has our Unquali-
fed approval.
Tenth-That the power Of municipal
corporations to create debts should be re-
stricted, and local and other expendi-
lures should be so reduced as to dimin-
ish taxation.
EleVeuth-The observance of Wash
ington's example in retiring at the close
of q second Presidential term will be in
the future, As it has been in the past, re-
garded as fundamental rule in the un-
written laws of the republic.
TWelfth-The distinguished success Of
his administration, which to the fame
Of the patriot and the soldier has added
that OF the capable and judicious states.
man, entities President Grant to the
gratitude OF his cOuntrymen.
The Republican State central commit
tee elected the following executive
committee: A. T. Wickoff, chairman;
J. c. Donaldson, secretary; George K.
Nash treasurer; John Little, G. G. Wal
colt, J. B. Pond and c. II. Moore. A
ratification meeting was held tonight,
which was addressed by Judge TAFT, in
which he pledged himself to do all in his
power to secure the election Of the ticket
nominated to-day.