The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-13

Of the State. But the Democratic gmem-
bers Of the Legislature, believing that sre-
sistance to tyrants is obedience to God,"
with firmness Of purpose, and boldness Of
action, set in motion a movement, which
under the fostering care Of the tenth May
Convention, and permit me to say, also,
the Committee Of Public Safety" resulted
in givngto the people Of Ohio New
Constitution. The great and important
question now before US, is, shall this Con-
.vention--will the Democracy of Ohio de-
liver this Constitution, Constitution af-
fording ''protection to all, and oppression
to none," over 10 the tender mercies Of its
remorseless enemies. trust not-I trust
that this Convention with one voice will
say, that this Constitution shall 20 into
operation under the auspices, and receive
the Interpretation, Of its friends.
For this purpose, Gentlemen, we have
assembled, 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 competentto 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 deserving candida
tes. Some must be disappointed-some
Of the members Of this Convention must
return to their constituents. feeling that
they have not secured the nomination OF
their friends: Yet trust that they will be
none the less Jealous in the good work
before u.s.. | am sure, from the known
patriotism and integrity Of These numerous
delegates. who now surround me, that this
Convention will present 10 the people ol
Ohio, a ticket worthy the Democratic par
ty, "and the rest Of mankind" and that
the harmony Of your deliberations, will lie
sure harbinger Of approaching victory.
Again. gentlemen, permit me to say that
| thank you. ~
The committee on credentials then made
report which showed delegates in atten-
dance from all but two counties. The
list Of names Of the delegates we have
deemed it unnecessary to publish. '''
On motion, the rules were suspended
and REUBEN WOOD was, by acclama.
ton, unanimously nominated as a candi-
date for Governor.
Thereupon, a COMMITTEES Of three was
appointed to wait upon his Excellency and
inform him Of his nomination. a.,
q The committee having retired for that
purpose, returned, accompanied by Gov
WooD, who assembled the stand and in a
short, spirited address, accepted the nom.
ination, and returned his thanks to the
Convention for the honor conferred in their
making him the first standard Of Ohio De-
mocracy under the New Constitution,
which was responded 10 by shouts of en-.
thusiastic applause from the vast assem-
blage.
The Convention then proceeded to
choose piUa Uoce, candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor, which resulted as follows:
For William Medill 164
=" Clement L. Vallandigham 1Ol
WILLIAM MED1LL having received ma
jority Of all the votes cast, was declared
duly nominated as candidate for Lieu.
tenant Governor, and on motion. the nom-
ination was unanimously confirmed by the
Convention.
Col. MEDILL having been waited upon
by committee who informed him OF his
nomination, appeared in Convention. and
in few appropriate and impressive re.
marks accepted the nomination and re-
turned his thanks for the distinguished
honor and mark of confidence thus be-
slowed, by rendering to him the honor Of
first filling this newly created Office under
the New Constitution. His remarks were
listened TO with intense interest, and re-
sponded to in deafening rounds of ap-
plause.
The Convention next proceeded to the
choice of candidates for Judges Of the Su-
preme Court. Several names having been
presented to the Convention, the friends of
lion. r. P. Spaulding insisted upon his
being candidate for Supreme Judge, and
his name having been proposed among the
delegates Of the Convention, friend Of
Judge Spaulding sent up to the Chair the
IouVWiiIS lcttcT NOtu IiII, WHtCU was Ecuu
to the Convention by the President:
a8 9ri3 RAvENNA, August 2, 1851.
To the President Of the r.ia 'a laI
55ul ialT.s Democratic Convention.
SIR:-In the event that my name be
brought before the body over which you
preside, in connection with any one OF the
offices of the State made elective by the
people; you will do me the favor to make
known my determination to decline, for
the present, any public station whatever
| make the request at your hands with a
due sense Of obligation 10 my Democratic
friends throughout the State, for numerous
tokens Of their regard and confidence, and
with a heartfelt desire that the republican
creed Of JEFFERSON, which was contribut-
ed SO muchto the happiness and prosper.
ity OF our common country, may take
deeper root and more extensively prevail
in the councils of Ohio. 3Ellq ~ H2a
| am, very respectfully 1saG 5H
4 4. 4 81.