The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-14

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he upon the rich and lhe poor, and show 80 the salts
hoIiOa fany man Of common undsrsland,ng,lha the
present tariff ives uujusi and unequal That il taxed
Injuries aud such articles as are consumedNby the rich
far less than those that ate consumed by Ihepoor
Our limits will aol permit US to give sketch of
hs speech. 1t such asto draw forth the hearty res
sponse Of the asseubags, in manner that was suif
Gient to convince any that II tame from the heart
aud was no empty show. The best Of order prevailed
and the meeting dispersed with The best Of feeling and
firm behef yea, almost certain knowledge that with
TOD as our standard bearer, victory is certain.
The work has thus tegan with good earnest, and we
assure our friends throughout tho Sae that we rest NOT
until the enemy are PROSTATE aud victory complete.
The committee appointed to present resoulions re-.
Sp"nsrye 10 the nomination Of David Tod for Governor
| Of Ohio, submit the following report via
The necuar position Of your committee towards
David Tod is such that they feel to be their duty to
themselves, to Mr. rOd and to the great of equal
rights before presenting resolutions for tho consdera-
ton Of this meeting to stae that they have been in
mliey acquainted with David Tod from the dag of his
birth until this time. and 10 give brief sketch Of his
life and character. tt'ta aafi
He is the second son Of .s late George Tod and wns
born in this village tho 2ls Of February 1905 Ills
father and mother removed to Ohio in ls00 and took
their residence in this town. where they continued
TO reside til tho DEATH Of Judge Tod in the spring Of
1872; hisimoiher still resides here. 49,.
Judge Tod, while he lived amongst vi was univer.
sally respected. apubc officer, fellow-ciiizen,
parent and friend, he gained the esteem Of all We
can never forgot that when we were n danger he few
20 the rescue drew his sword n defence, and for
bravely periled his own person in the bloody cam.
paigns our frontier, He died at an advanced age
lamened by all. We revere his memory and woulC
pay this tribute Of respect TO his many virtues. ss
Wo avail ourselves of this occasion to express ou
sediments of esteem and respect for the widow O
Judge Tod, due TO her for her kindness, benevoen.t
and all the womanY virtues that adorn her character.
Longimay she be spared, 10 ornament the circle which
looksu to her friend, and to the family which ook
up to her as mother deservedy endeared 10 them by
all The ties Of affection.
David Tod was reared upon a farm, goingto schoo
winters, and working summers, till The age Of twenty
when he left home 10 acquire profession Tie com
menced the study Of law, and after the usual
study, was admitted 10 the barr maintaining himVef il
the mean time BY bis own ndusiry, ndwihout the
sigtance Of Others .i..j. t...s,
Afer his admission to the bar lis talents and integ
rity earned him the respect and confidence Of The
muuily lie acquired respectable business, am
rose rapidly in his profession, He now ranks as ON
OF the hbLest members Oft the profession in ,his5 owl
county. and indeed, III the State Of Ohio III AZ
a He attached himself TO the democratic party from
principle before he of age, and although living il
a aeummunity large majority Of whom then. and since
were opposed 10 hat party he has ever maintained BIZ
political integrity without ALTERING, ready 10 worl
qnanIly in the cause cheetully deyoiing his time AM
his talents to the spread of the principles Of democracy
and to his exertions aro we largely indebted for lh
growth Of the democratic party in the northern section
Of Ohio. 4 bfs .a. s. alN H 7ii h. stHH lr .
He has been frequently urged by his political friend
to accepta nomination 10 seat in the State Legislature
but always declined ill the year 1888, when receiving
fie unanimous nomination Of the democratic party o
TrumbuIl county, he yielded to their solicitations
N became cHndidae for the State Senate and was iri
Il aFumphanty elected.
Of his course in the Senate we design not to speak
lts wellknownto all Suffice to say, that as a Raem
Der of that body, he heda high rank and Deserved
received the unanimous appreciation Of his politics
{, friends and the respect Of his opponents. ths
Shall we speak Of his private worth his lberay-
his generosity 10 the poorhis liberal encouragement
Of public enterprise his encouragement and assstanc
private enterprise, toyouog men-iis devotion to hi
psfenis his care and attention 10 hem and the Tree be
4 stowal Of his to smoohe the pathway Of their dc
Ginning years--his nobleness Of heart his high mnde
and honorable feelings disdaning under ever
g garb; the sincerity Of his rendshph open and maj
" avowal of his ssniments-hs advocacy and espous
Of the cause Of the poor when oppressed' his
= fabiity and kindness in all bis social relations,
,hs warmest ffiendshipl, 81 .,4 a,
It,is with heartfelt pleasure we take this occasion
testify 10 the worth Of dear TO US, and especially
when we are met together, as follow.cizens. TO rel
pond to his nomination iothe highest Office in our Stat
In conclusion your committee would offer for adoI
y lion the following resolutions: p
4 Resolved, That the private worth Of our el|ow-cit
zen, DAVID TOD, his integrity and uprishtness
character; his exemplary conductas son snd broil
er; his manly and honorable course il all the relation
of lie, justly enlle him 10 our confidence irendsh
10 aud esteem. .i' ,ni soo,asa s,s riyi,,, 3a,,i. .
: Resolved That we cordially respond 10 the nomin
ton uf David Tod lolhe office Of Governor Of Ohl
: and pledge to him our warmest support. g.
All present we're invited to vote on the adoption
the report and resolutions r s'gaa3'
The question being put in favor OF the adoption. WI
responded TO by an unanimous and enthusiastic AYE
nays none.
number ofspirited resolutions were passed on ger
eral politics. and the meeting adjourned every Demt
crat more determined than ever to do hts utmost for ii
success of Democracy. To the Democracy Of Tusc'
rawas, we say let us rot be behind our fellow Dsm'
Gratis in Trumbull The sky is bright and glorious,
we all do our duty. Then let us organize in evel
township and school District and let every Deuocr
cry aloud, push on that columnrai'e high the banG'
and etitecho from Norhto south, from east to wes
The sou stirring battle shout Of TOD and VICTORY.
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. TheApportionment Bill passed both branches of Il
lIeo;sa,,re last Ftday II Joins Tuscarawas and Ca