Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-07-01
Chic Republican Platform.

Resolved, That we reaf1rm the principles
enunciated in the resolutions adopted by the
| lrst Republican National Convention.
Resolved, That we are in favor of the ex>
tension of the system of free public schools
throughout the whole country, supported by
general taxation, exempt from sectarian influ-
ences, and open to every child of proper age;
and to that end, we are in favor of all appro-
pirate and constitutional legislation.
Resolved, That we are in favor of full
protection by the National Government of
every citizen of the United States, native or
naturaliZed, as well within as without our
territorial limits, in the exercise of every
right conferred upon him by its Constitution
and laws, and against every infraction of
such right, in whatever way or by whomso-
ever committed, and for the purpose Of af
fording such protection the whole power of
the Government should be used.
Resolved, That it is the duty of the MAJ
I ltional Government to protect the election of
Representatives in Congress from fraud and
violence and we condemn the attempts of
the Democratic party to nullify or repeal ex-
isting laws on this subject as unpatriotic and
calculated to encourage and foster fraud.
Resolved, That we are in favor of the
maintenance of sound currency, based upon
coin or upon notes redeemable in coin, and
the sacred observance of the public faith
against all taint or suspicion of evasion or re-
pudiation.
Resolved, That we congratulate the coun-
try upon the resumption Of specie payments,
now assured and permanent, as the fruits of
Republican policy and the splendid achieve
ment of Republican administration; and we
likewise congratulate the country upon the
general revival of business and industry, se>
cured as they are by the soundest and most
convenient currency and the wisest financial
policy the country ever enjoyed.
Resolved, That the great ability, inValua>
bic services, long eXperince, pure and exalted
character, and unwavering fidelity to Repub>
lican principles of our distinguished fellow
citizen, John Sherman, entitle him to the
highest honors and confidence of the Rupub-
lican party of Ohio and of the country. His
matchless skill and courage as a fnancier has
mainly contributed to accomplish the invalu
BILE and difficult work of resumption and re-
funding the public debt, and made him the
trusted representative in public life of the
business interests of all classes of the Ameri
can people. He has been trained from the
beginning of his public life in advocacy of
the rights of man, and no man has been more
unfaltering in his demand that the whole
power of the Government should be used to
protect the colored people of the South from
unlawful violence and unfriendly local legis-
lation. And in view of his eminent ability as
statesman, we, the Republican party of
Ohio, present him to the Republican party
of the country as fit candidate for President,
and respectfully urge upon the Republican
Convention at Chicago his nomination, and
the district delegates are respectfully request
ed to vote for his nomination.
Resolved, That we cordially endorse the
administration of President Hayes in main
tanning the legislation, principles and purpos-
es of the Republican party, designed as they
are to maintain the existence of the Govern
ment, to protect citizens in the enjoyment of
all rights given or guaranteed by the Consti-
tuition and laws, and to secure prosperity to
the industries of the country.
Resolved, That we pledge the united and
earnest efforts of the Republicans of Ohio for
the election of the nominees of the National
Republican Convention.