The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-09-15
DcU,ocratic ConyenlIon.

AsAHEL HULETT, Committee on Creden-
tials, and ANDREW JACKSON, A. G. AVERY
and d. F. ANDERSON a Committee on Reso-
ldtions. -
The several towns were called and it ap-
peared that delegates were present from all
but Atwater and Sufield.,
On motion, leave was given the delegates
present from the several townships to sup
ply any vacancies in their delegations by the
appointment Of; Democrats from their re-
spectiye townships. "a .t3
The Convention then proceeded to an
nounce the names OF candidates fer the sew
eral offices.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to
one O'Clock, P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convection met pursuant to adjourn
ment. !,
The Committee on Credentials made their
report, showing lO4 delegates in attendance,
which was adopted.
On motion the delegates from the several
townships proceeded TO announce names for
members Of the County Executive Commit
tee for the ensuing year; and the following
,geMlemen were chosen said Committee:
.,.Ataoater, -; Aurora, E. s. Harmon;
Rriimfeld, A. G. Kelso; CharIesto'sn, A.
*Shipman; Deerfeld, Joseph P. Pownell;
Edinburgh, Levi Booth; Franklin, B. F.
Hopkins; Freedom, John F. Whitney; HI
ram, Clinton Young; Mantua, Alonzo Farr;
Nelson, z. B. Stow; Palmyra, Isaac Tuttle;
Paris, L. N. Patterson; Randolph, G. N.
Sears; Ravenaa, A. Hart; Rootstown, ]. E..
Barnard; StreetsborOugh, A. G. Avery; Sha-
lersvils, S. G.. Eldridge; Suteld, Thomas
Thorp; Windhdm, NJ. A. Birchard
On motion, it was resolved that in ballot
ing for candidates, q majority OF all the votes
east shall be necessary to constitute choice
The Convention proceeded to ballot Tor
candidates, which resulted in the nomina-
ton of the following ticket, (Mr. Rahney,
for Representative, 'und Mr.. Stevens, for
Prosecuting Attorney, being nominated by
acclamatoR) r- :, e..
fThe Ticket will be found at the head o!
our editoriad columns.-EDs:1
y The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following, which were adopted unani-
mously:
Resol,ed That the Democracy Of Portage
NilI fight on and fight ever, for the vipd'-
cation Of the following principles inscribed
upon their banner: ~ =,
Opposition to monopohes of every des'
cription. ,,a
whatever State or persuasion, religious OF
POLITICAL :, a.. -.
Freedom in all matters Of religion and
conscience.
Freedom of speech, and freedom Of the
press, and a general diffusion oil lntorma'
tion. .....e..,...
No unjust distinctions on accounto Greco
or birsb; honesty and capacity, the sta"darc
Of meM in society and politics.
Opposition to all secret political organ
cations, by whatever name they may be
known.
The complete separation of Church ant
State.
A sacred preservation of the Constitution
aad the Union of the States.
The granting of portion Of the public
domain to actual settlers, without regard tt
creed or cline.
The right of the people CT the States ah'
Eerritories to administer their own domes
DC affairs in accordance with the laws ant
Constitution of the United States.
The exercise Of all legal and Constitution
al means to mitigate and finally eradicat
the evil of slavery.
Free Trade.
Equal Taxation. ~.
A rigid economy in the administration o
Township, County, State and National al
fairs.
Resolued, That, believing in the right
tfss people of every municipal organizatio
,. n control their own domestic affairs, W
cannot but regard the interference OF Al
Gibson. Strincfelow, and their band OF sc
sret, midnight conspirators, to estab is
slavery in Kansas in opposition to the WI
Of The people OF that Territory, and in VIC
Iation of law and the rights of the peopll'
ia an outrage unparalleled only by the viz
lation Of the ballotTbox in Cincinnati an
the murder of unoffending citizens in Loui
vile. while in the exercise Of the rights
freemen in the elective franchise by liz
midnight ,conspirators.
Resolued, That equal taxation has pee
and still is q cardinal doctrine OF the Den
ocratic party, and that all laws exemP1tir
banks or other chartered institutions fro
tho payment Of their equal share OF tax
for the support of the government, are u
lust and oppressive, and we are tuliy oete
mined to continue our opposition to su
laws, until perfect equality in taxation
fully established. 81
Resolued, That the gentlemen who
names are presented to the people for TN
sufFraces on the Democratic State, tick
are worthy Of and shall receive our heal
and undividedeupport = =, !,
Rssolped, That we will use all fall.
horfbrable measure to secure the success
the ticket this day nominated.
!. Resoluea, That the high-minded, and ; he
orable course pursued by A. HART rs
editor Of the Portage Sentinel entities u
paper TO the confidence and support Oh
Democracy Of Portage County
Mr.. RAHaT being called for come
ward ard favored the Convention win
short but appropriate speech.
On motion the Convention adjour'
sine 8ie.
B. F. HoPKINs, President