The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-07-28

in Upper Sandusky, on Tuesday the 25th day
Of July, l54a.
The committee appointed to report names
for officers, reported through A. Lyle the fol-
lowing names.
President,
JOHN CALDWELL, Eden township.
Vice Presidents,
Anthony Fl. Arnold, Tymochtee TIP.
IL Sheldon Beebe, Crawford
John Thompson, Ridge
Robert Reynolds, Richaud
Benjamin Barns, Jackson
Otis Lisor; Versailles
Robert NC Clearly Mlffiln
Ezekiel Bogard, Salem
John .Mc.4jerty, Antrim
Joseph Forth, Pitt
Hugh Welch, Sycamore
Robe ri .McDermui, Crane
Secretaries,
Albert Birby, Crawford TIP.
". r. Giles, Crane
The report was adopted, and the officers
took their seats.
The McCutchenvillc Band gave strain Of
music, after which the President arose and
introduced Col. John B. Weller to the au-
dience, who addressed the assembled multi
tude in one of the most eloquent, lucid and
sound speech es we ever listened TO. Col. in
speaking of the nomination of Gen. Cass for
President, said, the Democratic party did not
nominate Cass because he had been military
chieftain, but because he was the friend ofhis
country,-5ecause he was the true exponent
of Democratic principles, because he was
man capable of filling the Presidential char
with honor to himself and credit to the Ameri-
can people. Col. Weller here asked how is
it with the Wing party who nominated Tay-
lor! Have they presented any declaration of
principles to the people! He said, that this
was the FIRST time in the history four country
that candidate had been run for the Pres-
dency merely beca use he had been military
chieltain,- that on all former occasions some
principles had been laid down for guide.
Col Weller spoke at length upon the war
with Mexico, showing beyond contradiction,
that the war was not brought on by the loco
focos' as charged by the Whgs,-that if as
said by that party, the annexation of Texas
was the cause of war; they are responsible, for
it, as the annexation took place under their
administration-w while their President was yet
in power. He also showed by the expressed
declarations of the Mexican President and a
number of the Presidents of the United States,
that the boundary line between Texas and
Mexico extended to the Rio Grande. This he
did not do by idle acclamation, but he sus-
tanned his assertions by documentary evidence.
In winding up his remarks in relation to the
war he related the following anecdote:
A young man went to Mexico to fight the
battles of his country, and in one the battles
he was wounded in the leg by Mexican; af-
ter the battle was over he was asked whether
he was not Whig! yes, he replied, but
have been shot in the leg and all the Whig-
gerry ever had has run out.
The Colonel, upon looking over the crowd
and seeing quite number Of the ladies pres
ent, addressed them in strain of eloquence
not often heard. HIS remarks throughout,
were so eloquent and convincing that the
minds ofthe assembled crowd were perfectly
enchained. Therewas but one prevailing sem
timent among the people, and that was general
satisfaction and good feeling.
When the Colonel closed his remarks, three
ong, loud and hearty cheers were given by
The crowd, the cannon hundred forth its
voice and the Band sounded its musical cords.
w. Lang, Esqr., of Tiffin, being introduced
by the President, gave German speech,
which, by those who understood it, is very
highly spoken of. The Germans were very
much pleased with the address, and givesnuch1
praise to the speaker.
Adjourned.
tSigned by the officers.)