The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-04-04
Republican state COaventi on.
The Ticket and Platform.

Tie Republicans of Ohio assembled
in State Convention at Columbus on the
29,h ult, nominated State Ticket,
selected delegates to the National Con-
vention and endorsed Governor HAYES
for President.
We publish the ticket and platform:
For Secretary of State the following
names were presented: II NJ. Stimson,
Of w ishington County; Robert Ma tin,
of jefferson John F. Sinks, of Mont
gomery N H, Barnes, of Muskingum,
AMI Asa Jenkins, Of Clinton.
Fns balot-R, NJ Stimson, 1872;
Robert Martin, liz; John f. Sins, 2l0;
NJ. Ii. Barnes, 1885, Asa jenkins, "a j
Mr. Stimson Withdrew his name from
the Convention and thanked his friends
for their support. The name of Asa
Jenkins was withdrawn
Second ballot-Robcrt Martin, none
John f Sins, 309; NJ. II Barnes, 432.
The ballot had been partly proceede |
with when the name of Colonel Martin
was Withdrawn Mr. Barnes, having re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast,
was declared the nominee of the Con-
vention
The Convention adjourned to meet at
the City Hall at y o'clock.
EVENING SESSION ssa =.
The Convention met at the City Hail.
and organized without much ado. The
/ first business was to nominate a candi-
date for Judge OF the Supreme Court.
The names of W. w. Boynton, Lorain
County, ard A. S. Latta, of Defiance,
were placedsin nomination. Before bal
lotlng was half through Mr.. Latta's
name was Withdrawn, and Mr.. Boynton
declared the nominee BY acclamation. {
For Member of the State Board Of
Public Works Eve names werc gpresen-
TED, IS follows: Brice Hilton, OF Def
ance; j c. Evans, of Delaware; j. w.
Lucky, of Ottawa r. r. Porter, of
Stark, and z " Herring, of Augla'ze.
Before the ballot was through all the
candidates were withdrawn except Lnck-
ey and Evans. When the vote was an.
nounced Evans had 401, and Luckey
3lS. Mr.. Evans was declared the nom-
inee. SO aua d
THE PLATFORM.
1. The Republicans Of Ohio renew their alle-
glance to tho Republican party Of the United
States, and reaffirn its principles of free gov
ernmeut as declared and defended by the grand
men Of 1776, aud endeared to the people Of our
time by the sacrifices Of war and the blessings
of an assured Union Of the States, based upoa
universal liberty.
| Q. 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, and are entitled TO full
and equal protection IN their exercise.
B. We favor an honest and economical ad-
ministration of the Government, and favor
retrenchment and reform in the public service.
/ Personal integrity and fidelity should be re-
quired Of all officials. and when found to be
ted and punished, and We cordially commend
4 the vigorous prosecution of public officers by
] the present National Administration.
| 4. The National credit aud honor must be
sacredly maintained.
/ 8. We recognize gold as the true standard Of
values and the only steady and safe basis for .
circulating medium. and declare that that pol
i 10y Of finance, should be steadily pursued
4 which. without unnecessary injury to business
or trade, will ultimately equaIise tho value OF
the coin and paper dollar.
6. We favor tariff for revanne with Incl
dental protection to American industry.
Z. We stand by our system Of free Common
! Schools, supported by general taxation There