National Republican., 1880-04-29
Tho Columbus Convention.


convention convened in Comstocks Opera. House
at II a. M, and was called TO order by A. L. Conger
chairman Of the State Central Committee. Con.
gresham Mckinley, Of Clinton, was chosen tom
porary chairman. During McKinleys speech his
reference to the possibilities of nominating Sher-
man. Blaine or Grant ut Chicago was greeted with
hearty cheers but when Grants name was men,
toned thcro were II half dozen Kisses, but these
were speedily drowned by applause. After appoint.
ing committees the convention took recess until
o'clock.
The convention reassembled at o'clock. Hon.
Benjamin Butterworth, OF Hamilton. was chosen
permanent chairman, and d. J. Edward, OF Trum-
bull secretary. The COMMITTEES on credentials
reported all the delegations full, and no contests
except in Licking county, Thirteenth district,
where delegation representing Blaine and one
representing sherman asked to be admitted to seats.
The committee reported in favor of admitting the
Sherman delegation, and their report was agreed
to-
The committee on platforms reported platform
which instructs the deegates'at-large aud requests
the district delegates to vote at Chicago for Secre
tary Sherman, and To use all honorable means to
secure his election. Tho resolutions were agreed
to with cheers. A demand for division of the
question was laid on the table. The Thirteenth
district, which was in DISPUTE this morning, re.
ported as delegates TO Chicago A. W. Train and
Jerome buckingham.
The following were elected delegates at.lorgc to
Chicago: William Dennison; w. NJ: Bateman.
james A. Garfield and Charles Foster. The highest
vote cast for delegates es-at-large named by the
Blaine delegates, was 209 for John Beatty. Tho
delegGtes,at.iarse were instructed 10 select their
Warner were chosen electors-at-large by accama-
| ton.
The following is the platform adopted in full:
"Resolpcd, That we reafirm the principles enuncl-
ated in tho resolutions adopted by the last National
Convention.
"Resoiped That we are In favor OF the extension
of the system of free public schools throughout the
whole country, supported by general taxation eX-
| empt from ;sccarian influences aud open to every
chid of proper agS ana to hSt end We aEs II Svor
"ResOired That we are In favor of full protection
by the National Government OF every citizen OF tho
United States, native or naturalized either within
or without our territorial limits. In the exercise Of
every right, aud for the purpose OF atOrding such
protection the whole power OF tho Government
"RcSoired, That II is the duty of the National
Government to protect the election of Representa-.
| tves in Congress from fraud and violence, and we
condemn the attempts of the Democratic party to
nuify repeal existing laws OH this subject us uu-
patriotic and calculated to encourage fraud.
| "Resolrcd, That VIC are in favor of the mainto-
nance of sound currency based upon coin or
notes redeemable in coin, and The sacred observ-
ance Of the public faith against aint Of suspicion,
"Rcsolred, That we congratulate tho country
upon the resumption OF specie payments, now as
sired and permanent, as tho fruits OF Republican
| policy and the splendid achievement OF Republi
can administration; and we likewise congratulate
the country upon the general revival OF business
soundest and most convenient currency and wisest
| financial policy the country ever enjoyed.
| "ResOlued. That the great ability and valuable
services, long experience and exalted character
| the unswerying fidelity to Republican principles
| of our distinguished fellowctizen, John Sherman
cntite him 10 the highest honor and confidence o (
the Republican party of Ohio and of the country
his matchess skin and courage as tinancler have
mainly contributed to accomplish the invaluable
| and difficult work Of resumption and refunding
| the public debt and made him tho trusted repre-
sentative in public life of the business interests Of
| nll classes of the American people; he has been
trained from the beginning Of his public life in
| the advocacy Of the rights OF man. and no man
has been more unfalering in his demand that the
whole power Of the Government should be used
| to protect the coored people OF the South from
| unlawful violence and unfriendly local legisla-
tion and in view OF his services to his country and
| his eminent ability rs statesman, we, the Repub
ican party of Ohio present him to the Republican
party of tho country as fit candidate for Presi
| dent and respectfully urge upon the Republican
| Convention at Chicago his nomination, and the
| for his nomination.
"Rcsolred, That we cordially indorse the admins.
tTRtIon of President laycsn maintaining the lcgls
| atve principles and purposes OF the Republican
party designed Us they are to maintain the exist
enco of the Government, 10 protect all citizens in
the enjoyment OF all rights given or guaranteed by
| the Constitution and laws and to secure property
| 10 the industries Of the country.
| "Resoired, That we pledge the united and earnest
efforts OF the Republicans Of Ohio for the election
OF the nominees the National Republican Con
Yenlion,"
the entire day Secretary ShGrman's name was
sufficient to call out most hearty applause yet the
| applause which followed reference 10 Senator
Blaine was given with great earnestneSs,
| STATE TICKET NOMINATED.
| The following State ticket was nominnted For
Secretary OF State, Charles Townsend OF Athens;
| for Judge of the supreme Court, George W. Nell
vaine, of TuscarRwas; for clerk OF the Supreme
Court, Dwight Crowel. of Ashtabula; for member
! of the board Of public works, s. II. Hosmer of Mus
| kngum, aud for school commissioner, A. =. De-
Wolf of Summit.