The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-08-13

the Democracy Of Ohio. deliver this consd-
tuition, constitution aifording protection
to.all, and oppression to none" over 70 the
tender mercieS Of itsreniorseless enemiesg III
trust nOt-I trust that this convention with
one voice win say, thatthis constitution shall
20 into operation under the auspices, and
receive the Interpretation of its friends
For this purpose, Gentlemen, We have as
sembled, to propose to the Freemen Of Ohio
a ticket. Perhaps, at this time it may be
considered unfortunate that We have IN our
party, so many men, worthy and competent
10 any office in the gift of the people: for
"some must be taken and others left. This
convention cannot give Office to all Of our de-
serving candidates. Some must be disap-
lpointed-some of the emembers of this con-
vention must return to their constituents,
Feeling that they have not secured the NOM
nation oftheir friends: Yet trust that they
will be none the less jealous in the good
work before US. | am sure, from the known
patriotism and integrity of these numerous
Idelegates, who now surround me, that this
convention will present to the people of Ohio,
Ia ticket worthy the Democratic party, "and
the restof mankind" and that the harmony,o of
lyour deliberations, will be a sure harbinger
of approaching victory. Again, gentlemen,
lpermit me to say that thank you.
The committee on credentials then report
led. Every county in the State was duly re-
presented except two
On motion, the rules were suspended and
IREUBEN WOOD was, by acclamation,
unanimously nominated as candidate for
Governor.
Thereupon, committee of three was ap-
pointed to wait on his Excellency and inform
> him of his nomination.
The committee having retired for that pur-
pose, returned, accompanied by Governor
Wood, who ascended the stand and in short
spirited address, accepted the nomination
and returned his thanks to the Convention
for the honor conferred in their making hin
the first standard bearer of Ohio Democracy
under the New Constitution, which was res
ponded to by shouts of enthusiastic applause
from the vast asSemblage.
The Convention then proceeded to choose
vica voce, a candidate for Lieutenant Cover:
nor which resulted as follows:
For William Medill, 164
" Clement L. Vallandingham, 101
William Medill having received malorl
ty of all the votes cast, was declared duly
nominated as candidate for Lieutenan
Governor, and on motion, the nomination
was unanimously confirmed by the Conven
ton.
Col. Medill having been waited upon by
committee who informed him of his nomina
ton, appeared in Convention, and in fey
appropriate and impressive remarks accepted
the nomination and returned his thanks fo
: the distinguished honor and mark of conf
dence thus bestowed, by rendering to hin
the honor of first filling this newly created
office under the New Constitution. His re
: marks were listened to with intense interest
and responded to in deafening rounds of ap
: plause.
ri The Convention next proceeded to tn
choice of candidates for Judges of the Su
preme Court. Several names having bee
presented to the Convention, the friends Q
Hon R. p. Spaulding insisted on his bein!
candidate for Supreme Judge, and hisnam
having been proposed among the delegate
of the Convention, friend of Judge Spaul
ding sent up to the chair the following lette
from him, which was read to the Convention
by the President.
RAvENNA, August 2, 1851.
To the President ofthe Democratic Stu
Con0entj0n:
SIR:-Inthe eventthatmy name be brougl
before the body over which you preside, i
connection with any one offices of the Stat
made elective by the people, you will do m
the favor to make known my determinatio
to decline, for the present, any public static
whatever.
make the request at your hands wit
due sense Of obligation to my Democrat
a friends throughout the State, for numerou
tokens of their regard and confidence, an
with heartfelt desire that the republica
creed of Jefferson, Which has contributed S
e much to the happiness and prosperity of on
d common country, may take deeper root an
more extensively prevail in the councils c
Ohio.
I am, very respectfully
your obedient servant,
RUFUS p. SPAULDING.
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