The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-03-30
Locofoco Tndignities.


We have purposely abstained from giving
publicity tocertain events said to have occurred
at the recent Convention held by the Locos|
of this Senatorial district, at Woodville, to
nominate candidate for Delegate, under the
belief that when inquired into, they would
prove to be mere idle rumors, but now that
these reports are fortified by the concurrent
testimony of those who were actors in the Con-
vention, we hesitate not, to give them place
in our columns. 1t seems then that among
individuals named for candidate, WAS our old
and esteemed friend Samuel Hollngshead,
Esq, of Port Clinton, Ottawa co. The desire
to nominate him, after bis name was brought
before the convention, was manifested in the
fact that the other aspirants, fearful of the re-
suit of each successive ballot, finally resorted
to ruse to drive him from the track This
was, that the several candidates should address
the Convention Mr., Hollingshead being at
that time the most popular candidate was
the first one called upon. He is a plain prac
tical man, of excellent common sense and
Judgment, but no speaker No persons knew
this better than his competitors. Placed in the
awkward position of speech maker, he ap-
peared to great disadvantage, and though what
he did say, was well enough, and in full ae-
cordanee with the wishes Of his party, it was
said awkwardly and under an embarrassment,
which excited the mirth of the Convention, H.
The vote which on the ballot preceding his
remarks, had been SO heavy as to make it
doubtful to determine whether he was not real
lly elected to the nomination. fell on the next
ballot to twelve He was thus driven from
the course.
This would not have been very unkind, had
not the modification to which he had been
subjected, been aggravated by the sneers,
laughter and contempt of the Convention
Since that time, the proceedings of the con-
lvention have been very widely published, by its
leading members, and we happen to know
that one and all, they have not besitated TO
treat the character and pretensions OF Mr.
/ lHollingshead, with the utmost contempt, and
have related of him, the awkward manner in
which his speech was delivered, and his en-
barrassments, subject of laughter and joke.
Now we happen TO know old Sammy Hollings
head. He is a sound headed, judicious, prac.
tical man, of quite as much good sense, as the
candidate which the Loeos finally selected
We have very vivid recollection of a service
Ihe once rendered us, which required botf
strength of mind and integrity of purpose
and we speak understandingly in the matter
There is kind of ingratitude in this matter
which we should suppose would receive tht
prompt resentment of the numerous friends
of Mr. Hollingshead, in Ottawa county. NJ
man is more deservedly popular, where he i
} known, or more highly respected. We shal
see if these friends are willing to vote for th'
candidate of party, which through its leader
and members, have treated all their claims, a
well as their candidate with the highest dis
respect I=,sz., =
. The above article is taken from the Tofed
Blade. There is one other circumstance con
nected with the Woodvile Convention whicl
friend Hosmer appears not to have got hold O
On one of the ballotings, Mr.. Hollingshea'
was nominated by one majority, but some 9
his friends { p from this county discoverin
the fact, induced some of the Delegates to pr
vately change their votes before the coun
: was made, and thus defeated that gentleman
nomination The excuse rendered for so dc
inc, was that the Convention did not intend
nominate man from Ottawa county, but onl
: wished to make showing to that effect l
, order to keep. (as one of the Delegates 6eaut
fully expressed it, the indocible Democrac
of that county in the traces. II has been
! long time since the @Democracy''of this Di'
$ trict have honored their brethren in Ottaw
with the spoils of Office, and some fears wer
entertained that unless Something was done
. to satisfy the demands oftheir friends ther
Y they might prove troublesome on the day
e the election. Well this satisfaction was rel
7 dered at the Woodville convention, by th
sham operation of voting for Mr.. Hollng
d head. Yet, with all these facts before then
e the democrats ofottawa county will cast the
e votes for the very man, who was most instr
It mental in defeating the nomination OF NJ
If HolIingshead. We have heard Of men belr
e abused, and then having it rubbed in. y
y shall see whether the Democracy of Ottav
/ are of that des eription.
l. w Let every man remember that VIII
ID he casts his vote next Monday for Delegat