The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-08-31

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I Sd. That each County be allowed one
vote in convention for every 25 democratic
votes, with an additional vote for every frac-
ton of IL. -e,,
4th. That in selection of candidate
for Representative, the several counties shall
vote by ballot.
5th. That majority of all the votes cast
shall be necessary to choice. q
9th. That each county vote by fractions
SO as to give each candidate his full strength.
! H. EVANS,
| Chairman.
On motion of E. Lathrop, Esq,
Resolved, That those delegates who appear
in this Convention as substitutes appointed in
accordance with resolutions passed in their
County meetings are entitled to seat in
this Convention.
g. M. McCord, Esq from the committee
on resolutions presented the following re.
port which was read and adopted:
Rtsolped-That in the experience of the
past, we have evinced in the political course
Of SiIas Wright, of New York, philanthropist
and statesman, whose profound intellect, in
flexible integrity, and exemplary character,
has ensured to him the confidence of the
Democracy Of North Western Ohio: and that
his name for the Presidency will be greeted
by US with most amicable reception.
Rssolped-That the discretion with which
oul chief executive has discharged those in
cumbent duties of his Office relative TO the
existing Mexican war, reflects credit upon
himself, honor to his station, and justice to
the people.
Resolved That we regard chartered cor
porations as only another name for stiles of
nobility'-expressly prohibited by the fede-
raj constitution and repugnant to the princi-
pies Of equality upon which the stability Of
free governments depend.
Resolred-That Gold and Silver curren-
cy is the greatest blessing which the present
generation can confer upon their posterity.
Resols ed-That under the incidental pro-
lection of a revenue Tariff the property Of
our manufacturing interests will be COM
me nsurate with their general utility.
Resolped-That we are opposed 10 the
principles contained in the resolutions,
proposed in the U. s. Senate, by John c.
Calhoun, for the propagandism of slavery;
as inconsistent with the rights of the free
states, and hostile TO the preservation of the
Union.
Resolped-That the Ohio Volunteers by
their pr omptitude to enroll themselves in the
service ofthelr country and their valor in the
contes with Mexico, have nobly maintained
the character of our State for gallantry and
patriotism.
On molten off. Lathrep, Esq,
Resolred, That we hold it right that our
citizens should have the choice of the mar
kets ofthe world, to buy in the cheapest
and sell in the dearest market, unchecked
by restrictive laws, and that this Convention
is in favor of the Free Trade policy in the
regulation of eur national commerce.
On motion, the several candidates were
called upon to state briefly the principles
they would support, if nominated by the
Convention.
Messrs. E. Fl. Leland, and N. M. Lands
of Williams, and DR.. Gillespie of Defiance,
severally stated that they were in favor Of the
war, currency of the precious metals, and
opposed to protective tariff; and that they
would support the measures and principles
ofthe Democratic party.
On motion, The convention proceeded to
ballot for Candidate to represent the North
west District in the Legislature. The result
was as follows:
DR.. r.Gillespis. E. H Leland. N NJ Lands.
Defiance. 7 l-24 2l7-24 1924
WilIiams....... 0 l2
Henry ........ 0 % 10
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