Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-23
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" OdtuEOdy. DClcBatCs hoiH C'S'
county in the district were in atten-
dance. The officers of the Conven.
ton were Col. ELIAS NYE, of Law
renee county, President.
Col. JonN MADEIRA OF Ross. JoHN
Fl. TowNER, ESQ.,, OF Pike, DR.. C..
BRIGGs of Lawrence, FRANCIS SMITH.
Esq, Of Jackson, ROBERT STAFFORD
Of Gallia, and EDwARD CRANsToN Of
Scioto, Vice Presidents.
Messrs. H. w. PARKER, Of Law
renee, J. w. LAIRD of Jackson, and
ALBERT DOUGLAS of Ross, Secreta-
ries.
The Committee on credentials and
representation reported, that the
basis Of representation be the vote
cast for Zachary Taylor, in the Presi-
Dental Election of lS4S, giving to
Ross county. "a; Pike, s; Jackson,
10; Scioto, Is; Lawrence, IL; Gallia,
l6;-in all SO votes.
No other name having been pre-
sented TO The Convention, Hon. JOHN
L. TAYLOR, of Ross, was unanimous
ly nominated as the Whig candidate
OF the tenth Congressional district
by hearty three times-three. Gen.
Taylor being in town appeared, by
invitation, and addressed the con-
yention.
He thanked the convention, most
(eelingly and heartily, for the great
honor they had conferred upon him,
and pledged his best endeavors 10
fulfill their expectations.
The committee on resolutions con-
sisting of Messrs. William Carson Of
Ross, T. r. Stanley. of Jackson, Jno.
E. HoIcomb of Gallia. George A..
Walker ol Scioio, Villa NJ.
Bolles of Lawrence, reported as
follows:
We, the Wings OF the 10Th Con-
gressional District, in the State Of
Ohio, composed OF the counties o.
Jackson, Lawrence, GaIlia, Scioto,
Pike and Ross, having met in Con-
venlion al Jackson G. H., on the
I7th day OF September, 1852, for
The purpose Of nominating a canci-
date for Congress, al the ensuing
election; and also 10 consult on the
best means OF promoting tho election
OF General WINFIELD SCoTT, 10 the
Presidency;-do hereby
Res0lUe, That the nomination Of
Gen. WINFIELD ScoTT, as the whig
for President, and of Will
LIAM A. GRAHAM, of North Carnli-
nn, as the whig candidate for Vice
President, meets with the cordial
OF the wings Of this district,
and that we will nse all honorable
means to promote their election.
Resolred, That the long continued
and patriotic services OF Gen. ScoTT
as a military man, now without a
rival in the world, and as The sue
cesSlul civilian on many important
occasions, have endeared him 10 the
heart Of every true patriot, and show
his eminent qualifications for the
Presidency. In the war Of 1912,
against England, and in the war
against Mexico, all the high qualities
Of a great military commander, and
all the manly virtues which most
adorn the character Of a citizen OF
the United States, were displayed by
him; and in promoting his election
to the Presidency, we feel proud of
our candidate and confident OF his
success.
ResolUed, That in WILLIAM A..
GRAHAM, OF North Carolina, we re.
cognize the eminent and experienced
statesman, whose public services
have sho xn him to be well fitted for
the Vice Presidency; and that in his
selection as our candidate for the
Vice Presidency, the Whig National
acted wisely, and for the
best interests of our common coun-
try. That WINFIELD SCoTT and
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, have always
shown, by their conduct and votes,
that they were true Wigs, and as
such, they deserve our confidence
and Jealous support.
ReSolUed, That we will cooperate
with our whig friends throughout
Ohio, to promote the success of the
whig candidates, and Of whig princi
plies, because We believe the success
oI those principles will best promote
the peace, the prosperity, and the
glory Of our country.
Resolued, That the continued and
faithful services of the Hon. JOHN
L. TAYLOR, as Representative in
the Congress of the United States,
reaching through several crises
which threatened the public peace
and stability Of the Union, have
secured him our highest respect and
regard. We acknowledge the pat
riotic consistency OF his course, as a
firm conservative Whig and true
friend OF our republican Institutions.
We point 10 the fidelity and industry
Of his legislative career. as pattern
'or public servants; and we accord
nim nnr hearty thanks az cifizans