Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-07-14
1.0c0E0CO Convention,
ReDorted for HE Free Press.

count the ballots OF the different owIr-
ships IN aIphabeticaI order-whlch wa&
done accordingly, until they came to2tbB
return Of Fox, when there was obier,-
tions raised to its being received After
wFangIing among themselves for soma
time, the delegation from Centre moved
"thatt he thrOOed before the neefin61~
-whereupon another debate eRsueA,
which was about as follows: Member
from Fox-l would like to undest
the gentIamsn's motion. don't intend
to be guIed. Member from Centre---
Fox township didn't hold her elec-
lion for delegates on the day the demo-
Gratis said they should; and they had nN
business TO hold ii on any other day
there fore | move that it be throwed be-
fore the meeting" Member from Fox
said, he did not know the genteman9s
object, but he knew that there was no
la " telling Fox township when they
should hold their convention; and thew
would bold it when and where they
pleased, and if they did not receive her
return the democrats Of Fox would a0G
support the ticket And after spBrring
for some time it was concluded to be tho
best policy to receive Fox into the Con-
vention.
The convention then proceeded to count
tho remainder Of the townships, which
resulted in the choice Of tho following
Individuals For Congress, Jas. Thomp
son, Senate, George Y. Hampson, Re-
preventative, James Tolan, Sheriff. e,
Mcclure, Auditor, William Holmes,
Treasurer, James Cameron, Commis'
sioner, Samuel Williams, Poor house.
director, Jonathan Kelley Mr.. Liuls
then moved, that we recognize the gem
tIemen having tho majorities las ahovel
as the nominees for the respective Of
fees, which was passed by a light
squeeze. Mr.. Little offered The follow,
ing resolutions:
ResO7Ued, That we will give This tick.
et our cordial and hearty support, and
that we will use all honorable means TO
secure its election
Which. after some hesitation, was
adopted, three members voting for and
two against it. Mr.. Little then offered
q serios of resolutions, the essence Of
which was,
ReSolUed, That we are the true demo-
cracy, and that our Legislature of last
winter deserve he thanks Of the people
for Gerrymandering the State, and ras-
ing the price Of wheat in England and
America by breaking down the banks.
Some delegate moved "an indefinite
poslponement," wbereupon Mr. Little
took the hint and shufTled them under
the table. All The candidates for nomi.
nation, euccessfUl and unsuccessful, were
callOd upon TO "express their senti~
mehts" TO The meeting. Mr.. Thompson
rose and said-Mr, President, and gen.
tlemen OF the Convention, thank you
for the honor conferred upon me-; il is
not necessary 10 say any thing abous
nv principles, | am what always have
been. | thank you ior The honor con-
Ierred-my talents ara appreciated -
you know | called my SONNY first
born-the darling of my heart-alter
John Quincy Adams. am Jackson
Democrat, but you have often heard mo
on the stump; you know am perfect
hoss and no mistake; and you know how
used up The Federal coons in 40 you
all know my principles-l thank you
gentlemen for The honor. am happy
TO see such harmony in our convention.
The Democracy have not misplaced
their trust ANA great man; will he
elected no doubt, gave fourth Of jus
" dinner once and only charged you a
quarter when he price was fifty cents.
But intrude on time that shold he oc.
s cupied by the other candidates; but nv
| heart overflows with love for the dear
people ol little Carroll; could speak TILL
mex Sunday, | feel so grarfed every
body will be salts fed with this conven
I ton. Ny talents are appreciated, |
thank you Tor the honor conferred.
0 Mr., tlampson then arose and said:-
Fellow citizens, am embarrassed
= think this a very good selection Of can
. ddalcs-- when was young had tC
10 work, and had not much time to improve
,f my mind, therefore, you can't expec
y. me to speak, but when | 60 to Columbn'
vou will find that know how 10 vote
u but trombIe-l have no taste for con
'' trovusy-I thank YOU gentlemen foT
al placing your confidence in me. Mr.
re Toan was then called for, but came VI
~ missing Mr.. Holmes arose and said
GenlIemen, ! thank you-l have beei
> Auditor four years and can assure 70
~ is hard work especially about cleo
az sion times, when you have 10 eecIieuoe