Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-07-23

9TH 4" Isaac Morton, Guernsey;
9Th /" VIM. Hatcher, Stark;
9th w. b. Castle, Cuyahoga;
10Th r. w. Taylor, Mahouing;
list Cyrus Mendenhall, Jefferson;
SECRETARIES.
G. A. Benedict, Cuyahoga;
Moses NJ. Granger Muskingum;
Geo. B. Holistcr, Hamilton;
John S. ffcrrick, Portage;
Isaac M. Keeler, Sandusky;
Samuel NJ. Matthews, Shelby.
CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
VIM. Dennison, Jr, Lucan Buttes, VIM.
$. Bascomb, r. N. Barr, N. H. Swayne, ].
H. Coulter, and Geo. NJ. Parsons, of Colum-
bus. AT large Joshua r. Giddings, and
Caleb B. Smith.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Resolced. That the Convention proceed
to make nominations in the following order:
Supreme Judge.
2-Aitorney General
3-ComptroIer.
4-Mcmbcr of Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions through
their chairman, Hon. B. F. Wade, presented
tho following, which was unanimously
adopted, the Convention giving a trcmen-
d)us aye:
Rssoieed That the Republicans Of Ohio in conven.
ton assemhed entertaining abiding confidence in the
cardinal doctrines Of the party. heretofore inscribed un
on Its banner in hedeense Of which II has never fed
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State, an ardent aud Triumphant support hereby rearm
the Same, and again commend them to the favorable
2d. Rcsolcei That the President Of the United States
md his seryie artsans In Congress- aided by the emissa
res in Kansas in their persistent Efforts to enforce by rio
lence fraud bribery and intimidation upon the people Of
that Territory Consultation in opposition to their will
to receive the unqualified condemnation OF all the Amer
can people
nous and corrupt prodigay of the National Aminstra-
ton, which in the brief period Of eighteen months of pro.
found peace has exhausted overGowng treasury and
added 10 the public debt forty millions of dollars wthOu.
any visible indications Of proposed remedy cessation
Of tho evil submits to the people TO choose between the
alternative Of National Bankruptcy National Reform.
T. Resolced That we invite all men of all parties To
join with In restoring the government original ru
rty and pncpes,nnl preserving 1t an nherltancefo
those who may come after us.
We call attention to thcso resolutions as
n pattern for future conventions. The con
vention was composed Of men Of works, not
words, and that rock on which political con
ventions are so often wrecked-to wit
elaborate and minute platforms---was lef
safely at distance. Tho resolutions sa,
just enough, for quiro of foolscap coul,
not make the aim and objects Of the Re
publican party any moro plain than the
are now, for that party can be seen and rca
of all men.
SUPREME JUDGE.
The following names werc presented fol
the consideration of the convention.
VIM. V. Peck, of Scioto.
John Welsh, of Athens.
John /. Green, of Ross.
Owen T. Fishback, of Clermont.
r. P. Spaulding, of Cuyahoga.
G. B. Goddard, of Muskingnm.
| G. K. Watson, of Seneca.
r. NJ. Corwine of Hamilton.
]. w. Caldwell, of Hamilton.
W. Lawrence, of Logan.
Upon the announcement of Judge Spald
lings name, Mr.. Parsons, of Cuyal "a, ros
and read letter from Judge s., Withdraw
ing his namc. The admirable letter I
Judge Spalling, tho sentiments Of whic
were greeted with enthusiastic applause,
as follows:
| CLEVELAND, July 10, 1888
| DEAR SIR:--For son,c weeks past. my name has bee
used, In the pubeprints in connection with the Office
supreme Judge. for which The Republican convention wi
make y nomination on the l3th inst.
While frankly that should esteem myself no,
ored by cordial and harmonious nomination To so exel
ed station by 50 integentan patriotica body, cal
not consent 70 be Instrumental in egendering dlsco
and diyision In our ranks by rersstpg in cnmpetii
with others Of onrcomnon friends, who Geogrnpki
diIg and perhaps Judciay, better qualified for Il oC
The present political emergency Involves consideration
altogether above personal agVandizsmeut emoumen
therefore deem IL my highest duty my unfeign
pleasure 10 relieve the convention from tho eonsiderati,
OF my humble nretensions by Withdrawing my fro
With ardent aspirations for tho full and complete su
cess Of the Republican cause,
remain dear sir,
Your friend and humble serv't,
| RUFUS p. SPALD1NG
To The President Republican State Convention cclur
bus, Ohio.
| On the second ballot Hon. VIM. v. Pee
of Scioto, was declared nominated, au
that nomination was made unanimous.
Judge P, is one of the first lawyers in Obi
and when he ran for Judge in his own di
trict, no competitor appeared 10 contest Ii
race: such was the acknowledged abilit
and good character Of Judge Peck. H
namo is tower of strength tozthe tickt
and he will grace the Supreme bench in I
eminent degree.
Tho nomination of Christopher P. We
colt. Of Summit was made by acclamatio
ono tremendous "Aye," from the entire col
vention paying that able lawyer and th
admirable Attorney General a complimel
as we'll deserved as II was hearty and spo
taneous.
For Comptroller but one ballot was take
resulting in the choice Of VIM. B. Thrall,
Franklin, the present. incumbent by appoin
ment. Tho nomination was complimei
to Mr.. Thrall and to Gov. Chase whose a
poiutce he is.
For Member of the Board Of Publ
Works there were five ballots. Tho nam,
presented on the first ballot were as follow
Messrs. Martin, Hinch, Mitchell, Whitema
Laidale, Eggleston, Sargeant, Chapiu, Kc
! ley, Jarvis, Blair, Sears, Howe and Durfe
after the first ballot Kent Jarvis, Of Star
Howe, of Summit and others were viii
drawn. On the fifth ballot John L. Marti
: of Butler county was nominated
Mr. Martin is every way qualified for IL
Ipost and will discharge the duties Of II
station with ability and integrity.
In the evening ronsing rati6catio
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