The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-07-18

into the slavery question, twisted his face and
body into all kinds of contortions, shook his
wiry locks about his head, stamped, stepped a
little backward, then saying something tremen-
lous, would make a lunge forward, beating the |
air, and paving with his hands as though
was before him which his life de-
pended on his tearing instantly to pieces
Aside from his extravagant gestures, there was
nothing remarkable in his speech. 1t was the
same old stereotype abolitionism and political
slang that has been preached for ten years.
After spending his fury, he began to exhort the
to harmony. He hoped that every
man had some private opinion which he was
ready to sacrifice for the good of the country.
He was evidently afraid of rupture, and
closed his speech by entreating and imploring
made is fair exhibition of the talents of Lewis
D. Campbell, he has reputation which, limited
as it is, he does not merit.
1t is almost useless to add that he was applaud
ed. Whenever he or any other, spoke of "the
eagle of liberty" "star spangled banner" "the
spirit of our glorious ancestors" &C., round of
applause followed. almost deafening.
Calls were made for Ford Brown, Gibson and
others, but none responded. The Convention
adjourned till half past one.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention assembled at the same place
at half past one. The Committee on Perma-
nent Officers reported for President, Hon. JOHN
SHERMAN, and one Vice President from each
Congressional District-C. j. ALBRIGHT from
this. The report was adopted, and Mr. 6HEI:-
MAN, upon taking the chair, made short speech
on the subject of union and harmony.
R. P. Spalding, from the Committee on Res
olutions made the following report:
l. Resolued, That the people, who con-
stitute the supreme power in the United
States, should guard with jealous care
the rights of the several States, as inde-
pendent governments No encroachment
upon heirlegislative or judicial preroga-
tives should be permitted from any quarter.
1. Resolved, That the people of the
State of Ohio, mindful of the blessings
conferred upon them by the ORDINANCE
OF FREEDOM, whose anniversary our Con-
vention this day commentaries, have es-
tablished for their political guidance the
following cardinal rules:
1. We will resist the spread of slavery
under whatever shape or color it may be
attempted.
3. To this end we will labor assiduous-
ly to render imperative and void, the por-
ton of the Kansas and Nebraska bill which
abolishes freedom in the territory with
drawn from the influence of slavery by the
Missouri Compromise in 1920; and we
will oppose, by every lawful and Consti-
tutional means, the existence of slavery in
any National territory, and the further in
crease of slave territory, or slave States,
in this Republican Confederacy.
3. Resolved, That the recent acts of
violence and civil war in Kansas, by the
late Vice President of the United States,
and tacitly encouraged by the executive,
demand the emphatic condemnation OF
every citizens.
4. Resolved, That a proper retrench-
ment in all public expenditures, a thorough
ly economical administration of our State
Government, just and equal basis of tax
alton and single Districts for the election
of members of the Legislature, are reforms
called for by wise State policy, and just.
ly demanded by the people.
5. Resoloed, That State Central Com.
mittee, consisting of five, be appointed by
this Convention, and that said committee
in addition to its usual duties, be author.
lied to correspond with committees ofoth
er States, for the puspose of agreeing up
on time and place for holding Nationa
Convention of the Republican Party fol
the nomination of President and Vice
| President.
The report of the committee was adopted
without alteration or amendment, and stand.
as the Fusion Platform.
A motion was made to proceed to the nom
nation of candidates.
Rev. Edward Smith rose and said he had {
resolution to offer before the nominations wer
made. (Cries of aout of order,n "Go on,
q Sit down." g Let 8 hear 'im.')
Mr.. Smith proceeded to state that las
fall K Ms. and Freesoilers voted together
but at present there was some hostilit,
between them. That Mr.. Chase woult
be repudiated by many of the Know Moth
ings, and Mr.. Brinkerhoff by many of tn
Freesoilers. (Cries of "Stop," "Go on,
You sha' n It consume the whole after
noon," await till the nominations ar
made, and you may speak three weeks,
"The Convention will be blowed to -
if you don't stop.'o
Mr.. Spalding said, If this thing doesn'
stop, will move that the friends of MI
Chase leave the hail."
Smith stood perfectly unconcerned Will
the storm was raging, and when quiet wa
restored, proceeded with his speech, an
when he finished, read the following reso
luton:
Resolped, That we the representative
of the people of the State who are enlis'
ed in the cause of freedom, deem it expt
, dent to withdraw, and do hereby withdra
from the canvass for the. Gubernatori'
. candidacy the names of the Hon. Salmo