Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-04-07
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont.


The Republican State Convention assem-
bled at the Opera House in Columbus, on the
29th ult., full delegations being present from
all the districts OF the State. Alphonzo
Hart, OF Cuyahoga, was chosen permanent
President, Benjamin Wade, OF AshtahGla {;
Edward E. Noyes, of Hamilton; w: II. Upson,
of summit; and j. w, Keitier, OF Clark, were
elected as Delegates at Large to the National
Convention, with Samuel Craighed, OF Day
ton; Clark Waggoner Of Lucas; c. II. Gros-
venor, Of Athens, aud Lewis Weitzel, of
Hamilton, as alternates. A. p Perry, Of Gin
ciunati, and E. A. Bohm, Of Cuyahoga, were
chosen for Presidential Electors.
The following State ticket was also nomi-
mated: For Secretary OF State, Milton NJ.
Barnes, Of Guernsey; Supreme Judge, w. w.
Boynton, of Lorraine; Member of the Board of
Public Works James @. Evans, of Delaware.
The following Platform was unanimously
adopted, with three cheers
The Republ cans of OHIO renew their allegiance
TO the Republican party OF the United States, and
reaihrm Its principles OF free government, as de-
clared and defended by the grand men OF 1916,
aud endeared to The people OF our time by the
crfces OF war and the blessings OF an assured
Union of the States based upon universal lib
erty.
.. The citizens of the several States OF the
Union are also citizens Of the Nation, and are
equal under the Constitution and laws in all rights
OF citizenship, an are entitled TO full and equal
prOteci.n in their exercise.
B We favor an honest and economical admins
ration OF the Government, and favor retrench-
ment and reform in the public service. Personal
Integrity and fidelity should be required of all
officers, and, when found to be dishonest and
corrupt, they should be prosecuted and punis he'd
and we cordially cOmmend the vigorous prOsecu-
uon OF public Offenders by the present National
Administration.
a. The National credit and honor must be sa.
credly maintained.
5, We recognize gold as the true standard Of
values, and the only steady and safe basis for a
circulating medium and declare that the policy
OF finance should be steadily pursued which
without unnecessary inju TO business or trade
will ultimately equalizc the value of the coin and
aper dollar.
q. We favor q tariff for revenue with Incidental
protection to American industry.
z. We staud by the system of free common
schools, supported by general taxation. There
must be no division OF the school fund, and nc
seCtarian Interference with schools
3. To the soldiers and sailors who fought for
the Union the Nation owes debt Of gratitude
and the widows and orphans OF those who have
fallen are justly entitled TO liberal bounties and
pensions.
8. The thanks of the people are due to Presi-
dent Grant for his faihful adherence TO Repub-
lican principles, and we assure him OF the graft.
tude of the country for the distinguished service
he has rendered as soldier and civilian.
10; The Republican party Of Ohio, having full
confidence in the honesty, ability and patriotism
10 the National Republican Convention for the
nomination for President of the United States,
and our State delegates TO that Convention are
instructed, and the District delegates are request
ed, 70 use their earnest efforts to secure his nom
nation.
The State Central Committee organized by
the election Of w. G. Cooper, of Knox,
Chairman. The following Executive Com
mittee was appointed: A. Y. Wylkoff, Chair.
man; j. G. Donaldson, Secretary; George
Nash, Treasurer; John Little, of Green, and
William Leonard, OF Cuyahoga.