The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-28
The psmOcro,ie state Convention.

The Democ rotic state Convention.
We give below the proceedings oiIhe dem
ocratic state convention which assembled az
Springfield on Monday, with exception Of
the address and resolutions. The conven-
ton it will be seen has rencmnaied our pre-
sent able and patriotic governor by accla
nation, and all the officers Of state except
1t. Governor;-Mr Wells, the present in
cumbent, having declined denomination.
The utmost harmony, we are informed
by delegates who have returned, prevailed
in the convention, and the best feeling all
inated all the members. Tie subject of del
ega,es to the Baltimore convention, and G.
lectoral candidates, in reference 10 which 1t
was apprehended there would be difficulty
was disposed Of in the only practicable way
TO secure harmony and good feeling in the
party. The nominations o, the circuits were
re.atli,mcd by the convention, and no in
s.ruc,ions were given 10 conflict with previ-
Gus instructions such nominees may have
received.
The nominations for state officers meet
with the most cordial appreciation in this re-
cion, and will be enthusiastically supported.
The firm stand taken by Gov. French in
reference TO the canal fund and canal mat
tiers generally, have rendered his nomna-
ton peculiarly acceptable in this region,
and our people viii rejoice in the oPpoItuni-
'y to attest their appreciation oihis courseai
the polls.
For Lieut.. Governor, too, no nomination
could have been more acceptable than that
Of Mr.. MeMurtry. For years he was
regarded as the whcelhorSc in the
senate Of the friends of the canal, and our
people have long wished for an opportunity
to show their gratitude and that they appre.
ciatc his labors.
AS to the other state officers, their ability,
and punctualty in attending to their many
and laborons duties are universally conced.
cd, and this evidence Of the appreciation in
which faithful public servants are held, was
no less than their due.
The Convention organized informally by
appointing Mr. Bash, OF Pike, chairman,
and w. d. Latshaw ana J. B. Roberts Of
Morgan, secretaries.
Delegates presented their credentials.
On motion, a committee Of one from each
district was appointed 10 select officers for
the convention.
On motion, committee Of nine, consist.
ing of one from each judicial circuit, was
appointed to wait on Gen. Shields, and in.
vite him to take a seat in the convention.
Adjourned till half past p. NJ.
Afternoon II o'clock.
Convention met pursuant TO adjournment.
The committee to select officers for the
convention reported as follows:
John Moore, OF Mclean, President;
With four vice presidents and two secre-
taries whose names are not given.
On motion the rules of the last senate
were adopted for the government of this CON
vention.
On motion, committee Of one from each
judicial circuit was appointed to draft resolu-
tions.
a committee Of one from each congress.
ional district was appointed TO prepare an
address TO the people.
The delegates from each congressional
district were constituted committees to pre-.
sent the names Of candidates for delegate to
the Baltimore convention aud for elector for
thier districts respectively.
Aud committee of one from each Judi.
cial circuit was appointed on proxies, to
whom all papers relating to proxies were re.
fcrred.
a letter was read from the Hon. Jos. b.
Wells, declining a nomination for Lieut..
Governor.
Adjourned to Tuesday morning.
TUESDAY MORNING, 9 O'Clock.
convention met pursuant TO adjournment.
~ committee OF one from each judicial
circuit was appointed TO select delegates TO
tue Baltimore convention, and two candi
dates Tor electors for the state at large.
Convention then proceeded 10 the nomina.
tion OF candidates for state officers.
AUGUSTUS {. FRrXcn WINS nominated
candidate for Governor by acclama,iou.
The following balloings were then had
for Lieut. Governor;
LIST 2nd Sd Al
refer sweat, feora, 10 56 50 A.