Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-08-19
The County Convention.

About II o'clock las, Saturday afternoon,
we dropped into The courthouse, where
lew sterling old Wings sa. in silence. We
learned that a committee had been appointed
TO prepare business. Being unacquainted
with the mode Of procedure in this latitude,
we patiently awaited the issue. Presently
Mr.. V. B. Horton was called upon 10 address
the meeting. As he proceeded with his re.
marks, sea, after seat was flied, and when
he ceased, to give the committee an oppor-
tunily 10 report, the courthouse was we'll
filled. The remarks OF Mr.. Horton were
highly appropriate. Hereminded the Wings
of their disappointment in 1S4s, because Of
the nomination Of Gen. Taylor, and their
zeal and activity in spreading dsaffeclion in
the ranks. They then only wanted an op.
ponunity 10 honor Gen Scott Days, and
even weeks, were then freely spent in bitter
complaining. Now, the very man shoy de-
sired--Ohio's first choice, was nominated.
and what was the effecll Like The old lady
who could sleep soundly under The preach
ing Of her old minister, because she knew
he was always right, The Wings, having en-
lire confidence in their candidate, fold their
arms and close their eyes for long and
peaceful slumber. The reasons why Gen.
Scott was the preferred candidate of the
North, and especially Of Ohio, were re.
viewed at some length, by the speaker, who
closed by an earnes, appeal TO The Wings,
10 awake and prepare for banle.
The commitlce then reported the resou'
,ions which may be found in another column.
While,he resolutions were pending, remarks
were, made by Messrs. Horton, Ileckurd
Nye, Bosworth, Cooper, Cartwright, and
several others, whose names we did not
learn. Great unanimily prevailed. The
resolution abandoning the primary elections
elected considerable discussion, bu. was
finally adopted wilhoula dissenting voice.
After the resolutions were adopted, Mr.,
1oswor,h called attention TO the "Meigs
County Telegraph" lie was followed by
Mr.. Horton, who, after some very pertinent
remarks, moved that every Wing present
consider himself special committee, &c
procure at least five subscribers. This was
carried unanimously. Mr.. Taylor moved
that Prospectus be circulated Immediately
Mr.. Payne, Mr.. Halliday, and others, there
unon commenced 10 circulate them. Sud
deny, quite number recoIlecled some i'm
.pons1n business, which demanded their i'm
mediate pfeSence elsewhere. This was Ger
tainly unfonunaie; and we doubt rot vii
be greatly regretted by those who thus los
50 favorable an opportunity Of securing
large amount Of political and other VALUABLE
information. which they go greatly need
We hops our friends WILDE kind enough,
call on them, and give them another oppor
unity TO subscribe; for certainly they mus
feel ashamed Of themselves, TO know so liitl
sbou. whui is going on in me world, and es
pecially in Their own county, while 'hei
nriphbors, for the small sum Of $3.50 pc
annum nrs regularly posted up in ,hes
,ns,,ers-und all on accoun, Of that unlol
.nDaso business which called them away s
suddenly las, Saturday.
We arc poor in thanks, bui such as "
are able 10 give are hereby heartily 'endere
10 .Il ,hose who exensd themselves 40 cue