The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-07-26
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~ State of Ohio to be dishonored by the divi-
IN and defeat of its Republicans. He invoked
s, aab one to cleave to principles, and sacrifice
sarsonal feelings for the glory of the great
use When Mr.. Campbell concluded his re-
o-ts there we're calls for Ford and others,
IL. a. fifteen minutes to IL o'clock, the Con-
rs,ton adjourned to u.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Tho Convention was called to order at 81
o'clock.
.osnond with the State Convention assembled
:, Indianapolis Ind, and greet that body in the
name Of Freedom.
-..-a hut two counties in the northwest not rep
..sarted But two or three cases of contested
3.Isgatious had occurred. The report was
sjo5ted without reading.
The Committee on Officers reported as fol-
lows:
Presideat-John C. Sherman.
Ire Pfesidents-lst Congressional district,
III Pulte: %. A. Moore Sd, S. B. Brown
Hb ]. B. williamson; 9Th, o. White; 9th, G.
" King: sth, William Lawrence; 9th, c. 81.
Catch: 10th, Dr. 0by; llth, g. A. Hedges;
I9rb. Elias Florence; 18th, F. ID. Parish; 18th,
zen. SPHINX: 18th, Judge Robinson; 10th, Da-
vi Chambers; 18th, C. j. Albright; 18th, S. II.
Thompson; 18th, w. Baldwin; 10th, 5. j.
McIain; Dist, j. A. Bingham.
Serleiaries-W. b. Allison, j. S. Herrick, K.
w. Redcifte.
The rules Of the last House of Representa-
lives we're adopted, so far as practicable.
4 majority of all the votes cast were declar-
81 TO be necessary for nomination in all
eases.
John X. Green, of Hamilton, offered a resolu-
,ion that no man should be balloted for who
would no; pledge himself to abide by the decis-
ion Of the Convention, and support with all his
power the nominees. An exciting discussion
occurred on this resolution.
The Report of the Committee on Rules was
accepted.
The Report of the Committee on Permanent
Offices and Rules was then adopted, with but
two or three dissenting voices.
The new Chairman was then introduced. He
.4l. before taking the chair, that the honor
conferred upon him was totally unexpected. He
invoked the name of God with reverence, trust
ing in His name that the Convention would be
On the Slavery Observation-Disclosures that peculiar
institution should be extended. If this Conven-
ton did its duty, the people would sustain it by
majority heretofore unknown in the history Of
Ohio. He craved the forbearance and courtesy
Of the Convention, feeling unable to discharge
the duties devoying on him, unless by such
courtesy and forbearance.
The Committee on Resolutions were called
upon to report. Judge Spalding read the doc
umeuiz.
THE PLATFORM.
}. ResolcCd, That the people, who constitute
'e supreme power III the United States should
guard with Jealous care the rights of the several
States, as Independent Governments. No en-
roaehment upon their Legislative or judicial
reroIa,ives should be permitted from any
quarter.
,. Resoirod That the people of the State of
oto mindful Of the blessings conferred upon
ihrm by the ORDINANCE OF FREEDOM, whose
anniversary Convention this day commence
rates. have established for their political gui-
dance the following cardinal rules:
]. We will resent the spread of Slavery,
under whatever shape or color it may be at
tempted.
;. To this end, we will labor necessarily to
render imperative and void that portion of the
Kansas and Nebraska bill which abolishes Free
dom IN the Territory withdrawn from the inAu-
ence Of Slavery by the Missouri Compromise of
$50; and we will oppose, by every lawful and
Constitutional means, the existence of Slavery
IN any National Territory, and the further in
cFease of slave Territory or slave States in this
;. ReSotred, That the recent acts of violence
and civil war in Kansas, melted by the late
Wee President of the United States, and tacitly
encouraged by the Executive, command the
emphatic condemnation of every citizen.
l. heSoloed That proper retrenchment in
III public expenditures, thoroughly econom
cal administration of our State Government a
jlst and equal basis of taxation, and single dis
iHcts Tor the election of members of the Legis
Lilre, are reforms called for by a wise State
policy aud Justly demanded by the people.
.. HeSioed, That a State Central Commit
'''' consisting Of five, be appointed by this Con
'rllon; and that said Committee, in addition
10 is usual duties, be authorized to correspond
with COMMITTEES of other States, for the purpose
o. agreeing upon time and place for holding a
National Convention of the Republican party
1T the nomination of President and Vice
President
These resolutions were reported said the
,AAfnan, with singular unanimity, there being
~" one dissenting voice in the Committee OF
iTeuty-one.
Mr. Campbell thought that the sentiments OF
aeSe resolutions were happily expressed, and he
hoped they would be adopted without discus
sion.
Mr. GiddinGs was the solitary member of the
committee opposed to the resolutions, not, be
sad because he objected to the resolutions
themselves, but he thought they were little toe
''er. hey were not strong enough for the
,l guard Still they were better than worse
II 1t offended his brother to eat meat, he would
ca 10 more while time lasted. He was oppos
81 70 ils milk for babes. He had disagreed
WIN As colleagues, but had the misfortune t.
Ns1-'ee with people before this. He wa,
10 disagreement, and hoped everybody
"y4l vote tOr the Platform.
L. H. Campbell said his friend from Ashta
1l' wanted to make an issue with Frank Pierce
az u'a not wish to raise an issue with the dead
uleal cheering. He hoped everybody would
'T ior zoe Platform. He did not consider tn,
m ~ milk for babes, but strong meat.
me IIauoTm was adopted by an unanimous
,: Inc Kew. Edward Smith came forward, anC
I7 vas an old stager-he had commenced
l-'s fight Of Freedom when the first flint WA
lie was about to make a proposition
e " would call down the frowns of many of hi
LuS' oGt ne had been frowned upon in great
d,,S man these. He had no prospects to en-
IL Ne was a candidate for no Office, anC
1-o --lI De damaged. He only wanted the ap
hal Oi MS conscience and his God, and h,
h@a received them.
H.. y oce. The gentleman is clearly out of or
me ine hair He will be allowed to proceed
Nc sue Convention rule otherwise.
raG,;.. smith proceeded. Since our last Con
ro;. ;oH' new element has come into our Stat,
''I sT. 1t is Know Nothingism.
ig,,r, oice. There is nothing about Know Moth
i TlnB N the Platform just adopted.
ns;r :, new y, Edward Smith proceeded. No, Blu
Cba.a tne Platform, though. Now, here are Mr.
f;enJ, 1nI i, Mr.: Brinkerhoff, both my persona
lam Ar: Chase belonged to the old guard
1 member of no sacret soc;atv I bav,