Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-15
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.


The Committee on Resolutions through their
chairman. Hon. 3. F. Wade, presented the
following, which were unanimously adopted,
the Convention giving tremendous aye.
ReSolred, That the Republicans Of Ohio IN
Convention assembled, entertaining an abiding
confidence in the cardinal doctrines OF the par
". heretofore inscribed upon its banners, aud
in the defence of which It has never failed TO
secure from the intelligent and patriotic free
men of the State an ardent and triumphant
support. hereby re-affim the same and again
commend them to the favorable consideration
of the people.
Resoired That the President of the United
States and his servile Plrtizans IN Congress,
aided by emissaries in Kansas, IN Their per
sistent efforts TO enforce by Violence, fraud,
bribery and intimidation upon the people OF
that Territory, 4 Constitution in opposition TO
their will and in fraud of their undoubted
rigbts. deserve and ought to receive the unqual-
flied condemnation of all the American people.
Resolped. That the astounding disclosures OF
ruinous aud corrupt prodigality of the national
administration which, in the brief penod OF
eighteen months of profound peace, has ex-
hausted an OveTfiowing treasury and added to
the public debt forty millions of dollars, without
any visible indications OF proposed remedy or
cessation of the evil, submits to the people to
choose between the alternatives OF national
bankruptcy or national reform.
Resoiped. That we invite all men Of all par
ties to Join with us in restoring the government
to its original purity and principles and Preserv-
ing it as an inheritance TO those who may come
after Us.
NOMINATION OF SUPREME JUDGE.
The following names were presented for the
consideration of the Convention VIM. V. Peck,
of Scioto; John Welsh, of Athens; John L.
Green, of Ross Owen T. Fishbaek, of Cler-
mont; R. P Spalding, of CuyahOga; c. B.
Goddard, of Muskingum; c. K. Watson, of
Seneca; R NJ Corwine, of Hamiltch ]. W.
Caldwell, of Hamilton and Wm. Lawrence,
of Logan.
Before ballot was taken, Mr.. Parsons, Of
Cuyahoga, withdrew the name of Mr.. SPalding,
and read the following letter addressed to the
President Of the Republican State Convention
CLEVELAND, July 10th, 1855
DEaR SIR. For some weeks past my name
has been used in the public prints IN connection
with the office of Supreme Judge, for which
the Republican Convention will make nomina-
ton on the 18th inst.
While fra1lhiy s8Ezt L vtTVTHfu SsteeiA
myself honored by cordial and harmonious
nomination to so exalted station by so intelll-
gent and patriotic body. cannot consent to
be instrumental in engendeTing discord and d.
visions in our ranks, BY persisting in eomPe-
tition with others of our common friends, who
are geographically, and perhaps judieially, bet
ter qualified for the Office
The present political emergency Involves con-
siderations altogether above personal aggrand-
izement and emolument. therefore deem II
my highest duty, as it is my unfeigned pleasure,
to relieve the Convention Of my humble pre-
tensions, by Withdrawing my name froIa the
list of candidates.
With ardent aspirations for the full and com
plete success of the Republican caCse, remain,
dear Sir your friend and humble servant,
Rrrus p SPALpING