American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-22

ton in Congress, and the anxious eye the
would have to their proceedings in
the great struggle upon which they were
about to enter. he closed his remarks
They were frequently interrupted by hear
Iy and prolonged applause.
Judge SPAuLprNe then took the stand,
and spoke atsome@ length. He said it was
his fortune to be at Washington when the
Nebraska Bill was reported to the Senate.
and also when the bill finally passed. that
body In conversation with Mr.. ChascRt
that dme. he expressed his conviction
that this Infamous measure would rouse
the North as it had not been reused for
long years. H. had not been mistakenin
liOudgment. The people have. vindica-
ted his good opinion of their intelligence
and patriotism:
Judge Sp1ldiug then went into an ar
gument to show tho early opinions Of the
founders ofths Republic, and contrasted
them with the opinions now advanced by
the opponents and advocates Of slavery.-
He spoke with his usual signal ability
W. cannot follow him in the details. He
closed his remarks rs the shades Of even
ing were advancing. when the Convention
adjourned till 7 o'clock, p. NJ.
slar l7 EVENING SESSION. -
The resolutions Of JUICE Spaulding, af-
ter SOM farther debate, were finally with
drawn.
Hon. Beujsmin Stanton Of Logan. was
then called upof' to address the convention.
He spoke at some length. and in a most
abi. AMI eloquent manner. Mr.. Stanton
lis ono Of the ~clearest thinkers and mos
logical speakers in Ohio, and his effort on
this occasion added TO his high reputation.
We could not procure a seat and took nc
notes. but its strong points and coSen'
reasoning wero such that they will not soor
be forgotten by the audience. He coun'
seled moderation and great care in all We
sail and did. 1t was only by them and
through them that the Republican party o.
Ohio could hope to retain its present PROUD
distinction. lie then referred to the Re.
publican platform, and declared that every
word off was worthy the hearty support
Of every patriot and lover Of freedom.
Ills arraignmcnt Of Judge Kane and his
treatment Of Passmore Williamson wasont
OF :ha finest specimens of logic and patri
otto defamation we have listened to FOL
years. The total prostration OF every le'
gal principle which is found in law books
and announced to the world by Judges
both oflhs North and the South. as mani
tested by this Pennsylvania Judge, wa'
wildly portrayed. No man is safe if these
principals are to prevail. No free Stat
Is longer free If his dogmas are TO becom'
the law Of the land. The day that find
those views sanctioned by the Supreme
Court Of the United States. will proclaim
the time when Toombs Of Georgia ma!
indeed carry out his boast that lie woul'
vet call the roll Of his slaves from uuds
The shadow Of Bunker Hill monument.
Mr.. CALDWELL. tho member elect Of tn
Ohio House Of Representatives from Ash
tabula, war then called upon. and spok
very acceptable for a few minutes. III
would promise this much, that the legisla
ton al the comeing session should not b
more obnoxious than that Of some year
past, and il should be his endeavor to max
il far more acceptable to the people oil Ohi'
The presidents then announced that til
time Tor the supper festival had arrived
when upon motion the Convention adjourn
cd sinss dis. The most cordial good pre-
vailed, and the effect Of the Conventio
cannot be other than to add strength an
backbone to the glorious Republican part
Of Ohio. as, .,.. ..,.
, Tho Bauquet--- Tonsts and Speeches.
. AT the hour OF ten on "Wednesday ever
Q ing, the Convention having adjourned,
( large number Of Republicans met in Il
/, splendid dining hall Of the Mel Hous
, and sat down to e rich and plentiful feas
= The Star Spangled Banner was played }
. the band. when the guests proceeded to
ample Justice 10 tbs material aid set befol
them. Judge Brinkerhoff presided at Il
table, 4: es.H. .g s.g.t. B..
. After the repast a series Of toast we
: read BY Judge Spaulding, and wero :
sponded to by several gentlemen in cl
!. quent and appropriate speeches. . .aa
t LIST, The Union-may it be perpetual.
Hon. VIM. Denison responded in a vel
feliritous manner He alluded to the gre
exciting cause which produced the Rev
!. luton and the final union Of these Stat
IF under our present constitution, the prote
: ton and preservation Of personal libert
Ell. The State Of Ohio-The first DO
n daughter Of the ordinance Of '86. r
d recent election shows her to be legitimaI
70 Responded to by Col, Schouler, Of t
Cincinnati Gazette. He briefly discuss
the question Of the ordinance Of '87, al
b claimed that Nathan Dane, Of Mass. W
q its true author. Tho. Colonel conclud
y by giving--"Ths Ave States formed
u the ordinance Of 'a7-May they never pl
J. duce illegitimate children"
., Sd, The Memory Of Washington.
Drank standing. and in silence,
i 4th., Benjamin Franklin-The philos
: pher and the philanthropist.
a Bib. Thomas Jefferson-The author
II the Declaration Of Independence and of
70 Wilmoi Proyiso. w..
Responded to by J. @, Vaughn now
the Chicago Tribune. Mr.. Vaughn spo
very much to the purpose, and Produc
q favorable impression.
J.. 9Th. The Republican triumph in Ohio
j. pure and peaceful.
y Responded to by w. II. Gibson. o
70 Treaurer elect. He spoke briefly of t
4 Importance Of the late contest to the pr
pie ofthe State, the fruits Of which wa
ms yet to be reaped by them.
he 7h. The Governor Of Ohio and I
n d Governor elect.,st.T ft. ~. It