Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-07-10
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RepublIcam Convention.
ERrpAY. July 6, 1856

Dieu Abtne COuft-nOuse, IN OmerOy, on IL
day, the 9th inst, at o'clock, P. NJ.
On motion, W. H. B. PAGE was called to
the Chair, and A. THOMSON appointed
Sec'y.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed Committee to nominate suitable
delegates to attend the Republican State
Convention on the 18th inst. Cyrus Rus
sell. Chester; A. Dunham, Salisbury; W. M.
Swallow, Letart, Major Reed, Olive; Judge
Ledlie, Salem; Stillman G. Larkin, Rutland.
Before the Committe retired, T. A.
Plants, Esq, presented the following reso-
lutions; which, after some discussion on the
4th resolution, were adopted.
1. Resolved, That the circumstances
which led the friends of freedom Of the
State Of Ohio in July last, to abandon all
other political differences and organizations;
and to unite in a Republican party for re-
sisting the progress OF the Slsve-power, still
rest with accumulated force upon every true
citizen. 81
2!sResolved, That we reafirm the resolu-
tons Of our County and State Conventions
Of last year; and in imitation Of the senti-
ment Of our fathers in the enactment Of the
glorious Ordinance of 1887, we solemnly
renew our vows to resist the spread Of sla-
very, under whatever color or shape it is
attempted.
Sd Resolved, That no man ought to be
elected delegate to the 18th Of July Con-
vention, or hold a. seat therein. who holds
either his present or past connection with
any other political party or organization, as
paramount to the objects, aims, and organi-
cation Of the Republican party of the State.
4. Resolved, That for the purpose Of car
rying into effect the objects for which the
Republican party was formed, our delegates
to the Convention be instructed to vote only
for candidates who, by their public conduct
and present position, give unmistakable evl'
dence of their devotion to the great issue
between Slavery and Freedom-men who,
regardless Of all other organizations, will
exert their influence, their moral and politi-
cal power, in favor of restoring freedom tc
our territories, to resist the further exten-
sion Of Slavery, and relieve the General
Government from all responsibility for the
existence of Slavery and the Slave trade
wherever Congress has Constitutional juris
diction over the subject.
While the Committee was in consultation
Messrs. Evans and Miller being called upon
addressed the Convention.
The Committee returned and reported th,
following persons as suitable delegates II
represent Meigs county in the Republican
State Convention, viz: T. A. PLANTS, JOE
P. HreLEY, HENRY F. MILLER, and ALFREl
THOMSON.
After some discussion, motion prevaile
instructing the committee to retire and amen
their report, by selecting four other gentle
men as altemates. The committee, afte
few moments consultation, reported th
following named gentlemen as alternates
Dr.J. R. PHnsoN, Racine; Judge VILLA
LEDLrE, Salem; WIN. M. SWALLOW, Letar
HoRAoE HoLr, Rutland.
The report, as amended, was unanimousl
adopted.
Judge Ledlie being called upon, addresse
the Convention, pledging his cooperate
with the Republican party, and giving SON
Of his reasons therefor. For years he ha
labored with and for the Democratic part
But, because he dared TO vote against IL
Baltimore Platform, in the Eighth Of JAM
arv Democratic State Convention, in 1856
"the mark Of Cain was placed upon his for
head" by the leaders of the present pr
slavery Administration. He was no long
bound by party shackles, but was dete
mined to vote for the men and the mea
ures which he thought best calculated
benefit the country.
On motion, it was
l. Rsso'vsd, That Delegate County Co
vention be held at the Court-house in Por
eroy, on the first Tuesday in Septemb
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tative, and candidates for the several coun
Offices to be filed at the ensuing Octob
election; and to appoint delegates to Il
Senatorial Convention. H..
2. That Mass Meeting of the Repub
can party be held at the same time al
place, to ratify the nominations, and tai
such other action as may be deemed advi
able.
8. That tho voters In each township
requested to meet at their several places
holding elections, on Saturday, the lst d
? Of September next, at 2 O'Clock, P. NJ,
select one delegate for every twenty-fi
votes given in such township for the Repu
lican ticket at the last Congressional ele
ton.
On motion, collection was taken up,
defray the expenses Of the delegates, q
also committee appointed to make cole
lections in the several townships for that p,
pose. The committee consists of the
lowing persons; O. Branch. H. 9. Wat
man, Salisbury: Judge N. Simpson, Jnd
A. Merrill, Rutland; J. NJ. Cooper, Chest
Major Reed, Olive: j. j. White, Leblanc
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