The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-17

Of all the votes cast, WAS declared duly
nominated as the Democratic candidate
for Treasurer OF State.
On motion of Mr. Jewett, OF Musking.
um, the rules were suspended, and Wm.
'Trevitt was nominal as the candidate
for Secretary OF State by acclamation.
On melton Of Mr.. Wallace, the rules
were suspended and G. w. MoCook was
nominated as the candidate for Attorney
General by acclsma,ion.
On motion Of MIR. Jewett, the Cenven
ton proceeded to nominate candidate
for member of the Board Of Public Works.
The following gentlemen were present
ed as candidates
James Gamble, of Coshocton ]. B.
Steedman, OF Lucas; J. j. Holman, oi
Stark J. NJ. Roosa, of Warren.
The vote being ordered by counties, re.
suited as follows:
For ]. B. Steedman 164 votes.
+" J. Gamble ......... As
J. J. Holman ...... l6
g. J. Nj. Rooss ......... 22
MIR. S,eed,nan having received a major.
ity OF all the votes cast, was declared the
Democratic candidate for member of the
Board OF Public Works.
Mr.. Jewett, from the Committee on
Resolutions, reported the following, which
were adopted
Resolved, That the Eighth Of January
is an anniversary which the Democracy
of Ohio are proud to honor. not only for
the iliu.trous military achievements OF
Andrew Jackson and his companions in
arms forty years since, but because the
events and results of that day will always
be associated in the minds OF the Ameri-
can people with the courage. patriotism
and purity which characterized the civil
career of the Hero Of Ner Orleans.
Resolved. That we earnestly recon-.
mend TO the Democratic press OF the State
10 republish as the best tribute 10 the mem
ory OF the departed chiettain and sage.
the Farewell Address OF Andrew Jackson,
delivered to his countrymen on the 81 OF
March, l837-alegacy as worthy OF rev.
ersnce, creed oi Democratic truth as
sound and invaluable. as the inaugural
Address Of Thomas Jefferson in 1901.
RESOLVED. That the names and exam
ples of Jefferson and Jackson are tower
Of strength, whenever temporary reverses
occur to the Democratic party and. as in
| 1898 and 1924, our motto for future con-
! Hict and victory shall be FoRwAaD-for
getting those things which are behind, and
| pressing forward unto those things which
| are before!
Resolved, That it is the duty Of every
Ohio Democrat to determine, and by this
! declaration Of sentiment we propose to
proclaim, those immediate and urgent is
sues of State and National policy. upon
which the Democracy are FULLY agreed +;
but which can only be secured to the peo-
pie by "union, concession. and harmony
everything for the cause: nothing Tor
men !"
Resolued, That we demand from the
Democratic majority in Congress.
! I. A revision of the Tariff OF 1916,
with the double purpose of reducing the
amount of revenue, and excluding the
principle Of bountes to special interests.
g. Cooperation. by efficient mea-
| sures, in the restoration 10 the States oi
the constitutional currency Of gold and
silver.
/ 8. Hostility to general system Of
Internal improvements, in accordance
with the principles expressed in the recent
veto message of the Executive but just
and impartial application within the limits
contem plated by the Constitution, 70,
Lake and River improvements. as well
as for the harbors Of the Atlantic and Pa.
cifc coasts.
! 4. Uncompromising hostility to any at
tempt OF the European powers to establish
colonies on. or to extend their politica
systems over, any part OF this continen
or the islands adjacent thereto.
5. The acquisition and annexation Il
our Union OF Cuba and the Sandwich Is
lands, at the earliest moment oonsisten
with our nation al honor, and the securing
of a passage across the lsthmus for oul
} commerce in peace and our armies iI
war.
} 6. The speedy passage Of law plac
ing the ational domain in limited quan
titles, within the reach Of actual settlers q
} price not exceeding the necessary ex
penses OF acquisition and survey.
7. Economy in public expenditures; th'
investment ofsthe public revenue for tn.
rigid enforcement of the Independent
: Treasury act.
Resotred, That the Democracy Of Ohi'
: are attached 10 the Union Of the States
and to the Constitution, in which are ex
pressed the principles and the compromi
ses upon the faith OF which the Union wa
originally established, and by s,riot ad
herence to which alone that Union can b.
9 preserved; and-they denounce, as dan
gerous to the pence aud liberties of tn
country, all attempts to organize politlca
parties with reference to geographical 0
sectional distinctions. s
pl Resolped, That this convention. in be
'half OF the Democracy Of Ohio, hereb.