The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-01-17
THl DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.


party, and in conformity with the cal
Of the State Central Committee, the del
egates of the democracy of the State
met in convention, in the city of Colum
bus, on this, the morning Of the 9th o
January, t846.
The convention being called to or
der by Joba B. Weller, on motion ol
b. B. Taylor, Samuel Medary was
chosen President pro tenn, by accla'
nation.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Medary
was greeted by the plaudits Of the con-
vention, and in few brief remarks
impressed upon the members ofthe con,
vention, the necessity ofunion and har,
mony.
q On motion of T. w. BARLEY. George
w. Morgan, Of Knox, and Joel B. But
ties, of TIumbull, were appointed Sec
re!aries pro tenn.
On motion of T. w. BARLEY, it was
Rssolued, That the delegates OF the
respective Congressional districts, meet
al l2 O'Clock, at places to be deslgnat-
ed by them respectively, for the pur-
pose Of appointing two committeeman
from each Congressional district; one
to act on a committee for the appoint
ment of permanent officers, and one to
act on committee 10 report resolu-
tlons for the action OF the convention.
A series OF resolutions being pre-
sented by DR.. Drake, of Muskingum.
on motion of H. C. Whitman, they
were referred to the committee on
Resolutions.
On motion of DR.. Tappan. it was
Resolved, That the Committee be ap-
pointed from the constitutional Dis
tricts.
1t being suggested that letter from
DAVID Ton, addressed to the Conven-
ton, had been received the letter
was loudly called tor from all parts OF
the Convention; whereupon, at the sug-
gestion Of the Chair, the letter was
read by w. Duane Morgan; and the
reading was frequently interrupted by
the enthusiastic cheers of the Conven-
ton. Upon the conclusion of the let
ter, three cheers were given.
On motion, it was
Resolped, That the letter of Mr..
TOP, be published with the proceed
ings Of the Convention.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. 2, 1916.
m Al CfofoT
yention, January Sh, 1916.
Sin: Aware that my name will be placed before
the convention whi ch you preside, in connec-
tion with the office of Governor, it might be ex-
pected that should be present at the convention,
80 as to express the views entertain upon he i'm
portant questions of public policy, in which the
people of the State are deeply interested.
Engaged in the discharge of public duty at this
place, which cannot be delayed, or neglected by
my absence, without loss to Others, am compel
led to deny myself the pleasure Of meeting with
the members of the convention. and can only avail
myself of this imperfect method Of expressing,
through you, my sentiments upon these questions.
The most important questions Of national policy,
now before the people, are, in relation to Oregon,
the Tariff, and the Independent Treasury
In relation tn Oregon, the democracy Of our
State have long felt and have frequently expressed
deep interest. The subject has been SO fully ex-
amincd and discussed that no doubt can be enter
tanned as to the right of the United States to the
disputed territory, and the conclusions expressed
by the Secretary of State, that the title now held
by the United States embracing the whole terrific
ry between the parallels oil AZ deg. and 81 deg. 40
nin, is the best title in existence 10 this entire re-
gion, and that the claim of Great Britain to any
portion of it, has foundation, will be sanction
cd and supported by the democracy Of Ohio. Our
honor and safety alike forbid its sacrifice to the
grasping ambition of England. and l am satisfied
that every democrat in Ohio win be prompt and
ready to sustain the general government in what
ever measures may be necessary to maintain the
fional honor.
The system Of imposing burdens and taxes un-
der the name of tariff, upon one class OF society,
for the benefit of another, has for long time ex-
listed, and is now so oppressive as to call forth
animation and demand relief; these burdens have
fallen, and nav rest with greatest weight upon the
farming interests. To silence their Just complaints,
ingenious devices have frequently been resorted
to- by the advocates of protective tariff to con-
zeal the true nature and effect of their imposons
But although these devices have. in some cases,
proved successful, and imposed on many, yet, Oh
examination, the artiice has always been detected. |
The farming interest is the great interest of our
State Relying upon its own industry,it it ought
not TO be taxed and burdened for any other inter-
est. Demanding for itself unjust imposition, it
ought not to be subjected to unjust impositons for
the benefit of Others. The views, therefore ,of the
President, in his late message upon the subject OF
the tariff, will meet the cordial appreciation and
support of the Ohio democracy; and I will only
refer to that able message the most clear and dis
tinct expression Of the views entertain, in COM
mon with the Oho democracy, upon that impor-
tant subject.
The method recommended by President Polk for
the collection safe keeping and disbursement of
the public revenue. is the offspring Of past expert
ence and necessity.
The evils and abuse OF every other plan, require
prompt return to the system first established by
our government, by the adoption Of the Constitu-
tional Treasury, as recommended by the President;
and in this, as in other important recommendations,
doubt not the President win receive the aid Of
cry Ohio democrat.
In our own State, questions growing out of past
legislation, especially that of last winter, call for
distinct examination. BY our political opponents
and still in po,yar---a sVstem of DoliCy was