True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

a resolution. Objections were made BY
several gentlemen, A motion to reconsid
er the vote upon going on with nomina
tions was made. This was followed by 8
motion to lay the motion on the table, and
upon this vote by counties was taken,
aud resulted as follows
Ayes, ............................l51.
Noes. eS..................,.......
So the convention refused to lay the
motion on the table, and suspended the
rules to allow Mr.. Smith to read his reso-
luton.
Mr.. Smith said, he had been in this war
ever since the first flint was picked and
the first powder burnt. He was one OF
the oldest soldiers in this war, and he in
tended to remain to the end. This is the
most important occasion that Ohio has
seen for many years. We are now ready
for the harvest. Last year we did we'll.
Last year we had sort of partnership.
1t should have been a party. New ele-
ments are now introduced, and they must
be met. To conciliate these difficulties he
had consented to be delegate to this con-
vention. Since last year the Know-Noth
ing element has sprung up. Two names
have been prominent before the people of
Ohio. He had profound respect for
both Mr.. Chase and Mr.. Brinkerhof.
They are both members of the old liberty
guard. He could vote for either, and he
has said ind done nothing against either
of them. After some other remarks in
relation to the conflict between the friends
of Mr.. Chase and Brinkerhof, he submit
ted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The result of the contest in
Ohio between the friends of Freedom aud
Slavery is of vastly more consequence to
the people we represent, to the country
and to posterity than the fate of men; and
whereas, there seems to be a conflict of
men merely, which threatens to destroy
that harmony which ought to prevail in
this body, aud put in jeopardy the success
of great principles, therefore,
ResOlved, That we, the representatives
of the people of the State who are enlist
ed in the cause of freedom, deem it expe-
dient to withdraw from the canvass for the
Gubernatorial candidacy the names of the
Hon. Salmon P. Chase and the Hon. Ja-
cob Brinkerhoff.
Mr.. Giddings replied: He thought the
proposition an extraordinary one. 1t has
no precedent. Mr.. Smith thought the
Know-Notbings would defeat Mr. Chase.
This is not so. They will support the
ticket here nominated. Mr. G.. then Off.
cred as a substitute the following:
Resoloed, That all tho members of this
Convention pledge themselves that, ire
spective of all parties and political associ-
ations, we will contribute our moral and
political influence to sustain the principles
and nominees OF this Convention.
On motion, the Convention laid the res
olutions and substitute on the table.
The Convention then passed resolution
! to proceed to ballot for Governor. 1t was
amended, by requiring all the capdidates
to abide by the result of the action of the
Convention.
Judge Spalding nominated Salmon P.
Chase of Hamilton.
Gen. Young, of Miami, nominated Judge
Swan, of Franklin.
Judge Patterson dominated Jacob Brin-
kerhoff.
Hiram Griswold and Samuel +. Cary
were also nominated. In each case the
necessary pledges were given.
The name Of Mr. Bripkerhof was with
drawn.
The ConySution then proceeded to ballot
for q candidate for Governor. The coun.
ties we're duly called, and the result was
as follows:
Salmon ?. Chase. 225
J. r. Swan. n......................10 102
Hiram Griswold. d............... AZ
Salmon P. Chase, having received ma
jority of all the votes, was duly declared
the nominee of the Convection for Gov
ernor.
The announcement was received witt
hearty applause by the audience.
A committee Vas then appointed tt
wait upon Mr.. Chase, inform him of hi
nomination, and request his presence il
the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to ballo
l for Lieut.. Governor. The following gen
. tlemen were nominated Franklin 7
Backus, Of Cuyahoga; G. N. Olds, q
Pickaway; Hiram Griswold, Of Cuyahoga
VIM. Lawrence, of Logan; Thos. H. Fore
Of Richland, and Sam'l Stokely, of JEFF
ersop
The following was the result of the fir
ballot:
Ia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l40