The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-08-04
Democrntic Slate Convention.

The Convention at Columbus on last Thursday
was one Of the largest that has ever been held
ia the State. Every county bat Morgan was
fully represented. The proceedings were har-
and the platform (Which We give
along with The full proceedings in tO-daY's Ssn-
tiael) was reported and adopted unanimously.
THIS argues well for our future success. The
Salesman in speaking of the ticket says:-"Fhe
great nnaaimity aad enthusiam with which
Judge BARTLEY was nominated on Thursday,
was Just tribute to his ability as jurist, and
to his integrity as a man. Even the eOrTcsPon-
dents of the opposition press have attested 70
the high character ofthe Convention, nearly ev-
cry member Of which is personally acquainted
with Chief Justice BARTLEY. The cordially
with which he was sustained, every candidate
named besides being withdrawn in bis favor be-
fore the. .balloting commenced, was conclusive
testimonial from the people, in favor OF his emf
nent fitness for the Lofty position to which he
stands nominated as the Democratic candidate.
DURBIS WARD is gentleman generally
known to the voters or0hio,as an eloquent pop
ular orator. He is lawyer Of excellent learn.
ing and wide. experience, The Democracy of
Ohio can boast Of the personal and professional
character and standing of every candidate they
have presented for the chief law office Of the
State, since its incumbent has been made cleo
tive by the people In this respect, Mr. WARD
can challenge comparison with the nominee of
any party in any canvass. He will perform the du
ties of the important office for which he is nam
ed with most perfect fidelity to the interests of
the State, and with the highest honor to the
Democracy and to himself
SAMUEL w. gibson is our rominee for the
new office ofComptroller Of the Treasury. He
was membeH ofthe general Assembly during
the last session. and received his chef support
in conventionfrom those who knew him best in
the Legislature. lie is gentleman ofeducation,
Of irreproachable character, and good legal at
tainments. His careful and Industrious bust
ness habits eminently fits him for the office of
Comptroller. The law establishing this office,
makes it the duty oflhe Comptroller to inyes-
tigate all claims and draw drafts against
the State. Mr.. GII.seNs legal knowledge
will qualify him peculiarly for the investi-
ton and decision OF questions coming before him
in the discharge of his official duties.
RICHARD H. ITENDRICKsoN, the nominee for
the Board Of Public Works, is a gentleman of
great experience in business affairs, and of per-
sonal merits in every way above impeachment
He was selected from number of candidates,
good and tue Democrats, whose nomination
was was warmly urged by hosts Of friends, Mr..
iIENDmcKsoN became the lucky man, as a com
promise among the friends OF his competitors
He will receive the support OF the united Dem
ocracy ofthe State in the same spirit.
Such is the Democratic ticket. Those of
whose names it consists are honorable and ca
pable men. No personal objection against eth
er ofthem will be successfully urgd even by
the opposition, during the entire canvass
Their qualifications are equally unquestlonable
They are each and all entitled, as the choice of
the delegates ofth Democracy, to tie cordial,
constant, and earnest support of every Demo
cratic voter in the S,ate, from this hour until
the second Tuesday OF October. They will re-
ceive it; and thereby Ohio will be redeemed
from the rule Of Black Republican Abolition
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