Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-12

Resolved, That we reafflrm 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 infu.
noes, and open TO every child of proper age;
nd to that end, we are in favor of all appro-
pirate and constitutional legislation.
Resolved, That we are in favor of a 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 whomsoo
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 Ma
tional 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 faint 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
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
skill and courage as financier has
mainly contributed TO accomplish the invalu
bic 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 |
of his public life in advocacy of |
,he rights Of man, and no man has been more
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 Iegis
alton. And in view of his eminent ability as
statesman, we, the Republican party of
ohio, present him to the Republican party
II the country as fit candidate for President,
nd respectfully urge upon the Republican
Convention at Chicago his nomination, and
be district delegates are respectfully request
d to vote for his nomination.
administration of President Hayes in main.
aiming the legislation, principles and purpos.
3 OF the Republican party, designed as they
re to maintain the existence of the Govern
lent, to protect citizens in the enjoyment of
u rights given or guaranteed by the Consti>
lnon and laws, and to secure prosperity to
le industries Of the country.
Resolved, That we pledge the united and
'rnest efforts of the Republicans of Ohio for v
le election Of the nominees Of the National /
ep9blicap Convention /