The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1853-09-16

James Mackenzie bavlng received me
majority Of all The votes was declared
duly nominated.
4 On motion Of James Smith, Esq, the
nomination Of the convention was de-
clared unanimous.
Mr.. Mackenzie being called for, aps
reared and made a few appropriate re-
marks, accepting the nomination, and re,
turned thanks for the honor conferred by
the Democracy Of the District.
The committee on resolutions pre-
senied by their chairman the following
report, which was unanimously adopted;
ReSolued, That the Democratic party,
as Of old, still adheres TO its ancient land
marks-to the measures and principles
as laid down by The immortal Jefferson,
aud opposed to those promulgated by
federal whiggery. /.
Resolued, That the administration OF
President Pierce meets our approval and
most cordial appreciation, and that we
hope the Galphins of the Fillmore Ad-
minis,raton will be thoroughly sifled.
Resolped, That as ever, we are op-
posed 10 banks, and all irresponsible is
sues of paper money-and ihat we view
the present bank expansion aud unprece
denled spread of paper money, as per-
Inicious and highly dangerous 10 the best
Interests and prosperity of the country.
Resolved, That we are in favor of free
trade as matter of principle. and that
the true theory Of our government in
practice, ought to be only to collect as
much revenue as its wants would re-
quire, economically administered.
Resolred, Tha, we recognize Wm.
Mc,lill and james Myers our candidates
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
of the State of Ohio as sound and rell-
able Democrats, and as such we pledge
to them our united and hearty support
at the coming election.
Resolped, Tha, IT. H. Barney, oul
nominee for State School Commissioner
is gentle nan of the highest educa,iuna
and mental qualifications, and his nomin
alton to one of The most important posi-
lions in The State, finds our warmes, ap
probation, as will be testified al the ballo
boxes next October.
Resolped, That the appointment of K
H. ellison to the receivershlp Of thu
) U. S. Land Office at Defiance, Ohio
) was not in accordance with public senii
: men,-was improper in itself, from th'
past character of the man, as an Office
L and politician-.Und wns imposed upo
: The administration by misrepresentation
and ought 10 be rejected by the Unite
> States Senate on the question of contil
; nation as an appointment "not fiji TO b
made" and unacceptable to the people.
. Resolped, Tha. the general govern
'' ment should reduce the price of her put
lie lands when purchased BY actual seit
lers in limited quantities.
J. Resolved, Taat in the nomination
Jas. Mackenzie, Esq, by this convention
}; as candidate for Representative, W
81 present to the democracy of the distric
gentleman of distinguished ability,
s. sound democrat, and an honest man, an
J. that the democracy of this district wi
: give him larger majority than they ha'
ever given heretofore.
K, On motion Of Dr.. G. NJ. Godfrey, ii
Chair appointed The following persons
i District Central COMMITTEES:
D. G. M. Godfrey and II j. Befmer,
s. Putnam; E. Sheffield and VIM. Dodd,
!, Henry counties.
= On motion,
Resolped, That the proceedings
er This convention be published in the Der
, ocralc papers Of the District, and in Il
" Ohio Statesman.
8 Thereupon, on motion, tie conventl'
adjourned sine die.
q, JAMES G. HALY, Prest.
" W.1; Rnon' JACKSON Secretaries.