Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-13

his cOunSelS ana VOICE In the campaign
which we now inaugurate. He was Re-
publican from conviction, and never fall
tered or failed to give the allegiance of his
whole heart and mind to his party. Zap
plause.l He believed that by the success
and continuance power oftthe Republican
party the interests of the country were to
be advanced and made secure. We mourn
his loss. 1t comes not only as regret,
but as challenge to ourselves that we
may make ourselves more potent in the
fight that is upon us.
/ have spoken to day under circum-
stances that have sadly tried me. did
not know whether / should have been
able to serve you to day. thank you for
the cordial manner in which you have re-
ceived me and the patience you have
shown.
I declare this convention now ready to
preccde to business; and feel may de-
clare further that it is q convent ion not
only to resolve and nominate, but con.
vention that will elect its ticket.
The following ticket was then nomina.
ted: Secretary of State, Isaac 8. Moore !;
Auditor Of State, Abram o. Miller; Treas
urer of State, Geo. f. Herriott; Attorney
General, Daniel Pratt Baldwin; Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, James T.
Merrill.
The following is the platform adopted: /:
PLATFORM.
The Republicans of Indiana, in conven-
ton assembled, made the following dec
laration of principles:
The maintenance OF the great principles of the
Republican patty as essential to peace, permanency
and prosperity of the nation. The right of the
people to meet together and discuss their grevan-
ces, 70 be ezlously guarded and maintained but de-
term ned opposition TO lawlessness, or to any re-
sort to force and violence, subversye of the pub
lie peace, injurious to public morals and destruct-
i've of the rights and interests of all classes. Equal
rights before the law and equal protection under
the law without regard to race, creed, condition
ais or Classes. Uppoetion to ali subsidies, nation
nj, state, county municipal. The common
school system TO be cherished and perfected and TO
that end the school fund should not be diverted to
sectarinn purposes. Rigid economy In all expendi-
turee national, state, county and municipal Just
limitation upon taxes for state, county, township
and municipal purposes. Opposition TO any in
liability upon the part of all public officers. The
just reduction and equalization of all fees and sala-
ries Such legislation as will secure 10 all persons
laborng for and furnishing supplies to railroad and
other corporations full payment for their labor and
material. An increased exemption OF property
from execution, and a liberal homestead Law. Such
legislation VIII protect the life and secure the
comfort Of miners and laborers engaged in hazard
Gus occupations. A constitutional amendment
providing tor strict registration and election laws.
Full comnendation of and sympathy with all ef-
forts for personal reformation. American indus
tries to be fostered by such legislation will develop
the material resources of the country and give full
measure of employment and reward for labor. OPP
position to Reputation in all its forms, the honor
and credit of the nation TO be maintained in every
contingency. Nc abandonment or depreciation OF
the greenback currency. sound and staple cur
rency of gold silver, and paper of the same value
National legislation authorizing the receipts OF
greenbacks at par In payment of customs and In
purchase OF government bonds. Opposltioni to
further being essential to business
prosperity Union soldiers are entitled to all hon
or and their displacement and tho substitution OF
rebel sodiers as employees by the National House OF
Representative, should be condemned by every
patriotic citizen. Opposition To the payment Of
southern claims arising out OF the rebellion.
We denounce the action Of the Democratic House
of RePresensati'yss in demanding payment of oveI
conspiracy against the government, less open but
not less dangerous than armed rebellion.
We denounce the Democrats of the House OF
Representatives for their iawless action in unseat-
ing Republican Representatives fairly and legally
elected, aud In giving their places to partisans,
gsrdless Of the right of election by the people.
Inc leaders ~ Oh tns pemocrat party % are Sc, seeking
init to the repose OF the country, or leave the
people to their peaceful pursuits so long they
have hope of profit by agtation and no law public
measure Is 30 sacred that they will not violate II tc
obtain party advantage. Theory of fraud in re.
gard to the last presidential election Ii eieguse Ia
conceal the illegal and forcible means by which vo-
tiers In the Southern States were intimidated, and
thousands in all the States were sought TO be cor
rupted; and the unblushing manner in which the
leaders of the Democrat party undertook TO buy the
votes of presidential electors with money proves
them unworthy the public confidence.
The denial of the title of President Hayes is an
act Of party desperation, and the attempt to ous'
him from odice is revolutionary resistance TO law
nish precedent by which any defeated party may
issue its declaration In opposition 70 law, rally III
supporters TO acts of violence, plunge the country
into anarchy, and thus Aexicanize and destroy ouI
The electoral commission was constitutionally
created by the act and consent OF the Democratic
party in Congress, and its decision. subsequently
confirmed by Congress. WAS final and concluslys
upon every department Of this government. There
can BE no appeal from it except by revolution, Id
decision makes the title of President Hayes
equal to that of any former president; and we re
cognize In his personal integrity, ss well the
general course of his administration, the guarantees
that he will conduct the government 90 a. 10 pre-
serve the honor and promote the happiness of the
We solemnly pledge ourselves to support and
maintain President Hayes and the lawfully consti.
| tuted authorities of the government in resisting
| revolution.
| At this. the first opportunity presented the Re
publicans of Indiana In this capacity, we desire 70
place on the permanent records OF the party trb,
ute OF our high appreciation Of the character and
services Of Oliver p. Morton. What he has done
for his country and his State is now history. We
can never forget his intrepid leadership ane his un
/ selfish devotion to the public veal
The people of Indiana must ever regard and cher
| ish the memory of him whose name and fame are
| now the common heritage OF the nation.
The convention adopted the platform and accom-
| panyining resolution without q dissenting voice
The regular business was then proceeded with up
on the adoption of u motion limiting the speeches
naming Offices TO one minute each.
SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES.
Judge Isaac 8. Moore, candidate
for secretary Of state. Is a pleasant
faced gentleman about As years OF
age, and q native OF Warrick county,
where he has always resided. until
recently, when he moved to Evans
vile, Judge Moore occupied the
bench OF the court OF common pleas
for number Of years, which Is the
only official position he ever held
He is said to be very popular in the
south part of the State where he Il
we'll known, and 1t Is claimed he will
attract many Democratic votes te
the support Of the ticket.
The candidate for auditor OF state
Gen. A. o. Miller. is a gentleman o.
fine appearance. iron gray hair and
whiskers, and resembling slightly
Gen. Manson. He was born In Madi
son county, Ohio, In 1923, and movet
to Clinton county with his parents
when two years Of age. He there
enlisted In the 10th regiment. three
months service, and under the re-
organization for veteran servic,