The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-08-05
RAVENNA OHIO.
DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS,
: ne11.ocrntlc STATE Convention.

Is nersocratlc state Convention.
The proceedings Of the Democratic State
Convention will be found in today's paper,
to which we invite the attention of the read.
er. The Convention was composed Of the
best material of the party, and spirit OF
harmony was manifested throughout Its pro-
ceedings. The members Of the Convention
seemed to have nothing In view so much as
the union Of the party; their highest aim wOs
to consolidate the party-to make the De-
mocracy Of Ohio unit in design and pur'
pose.
The resolutions which were adopted, are
admirable, and will command the support of
every true Democrat. They re-atfirm the
doctrine of the Cincinnati Platform, and de-
clare the Lecompton controversy at an end,
and refuse to recognize it as test to be
prescribed by either side OF those who differ
ed in opinion upon it. The manly ground
is taken that all are good enough Democrats
who uphold the cardinal principles of the
party, and sustain its organization by voting
the Democratic ticket.
In speaking of the gentlemen nominated
by the Convention, the SALESMAN says:
The great unanimity and enthusiasm with
which Judge hartley was nominated on
Thursday, was just tribute to his ability
as jurist, and to his integrity as man.
Even the correspondents of the Opposition
press have attested the high character of the
Convention, nearly every member Of which
is personally acquainted with Chief Justice
Bartley. The cordiality with which he was
sustained, every candidate named besides,
being withdrawn in his favor before the bal
loting commen ced, was conclusive testi.
monial from the people, in favor of his emf
nent fitness for the lofty position to which
he stands nominated as the Democratic can.
didate. -
DURBru WARD is gentleman generally
known to the voters of Ohio as an eloquent
and popular orator. He is lawyer Of excel
leut learning and wide experience. The De.
mocracy of Ohio can boast of the personal
and professional character and standing oil
every candidate they have presented for the
chief law Office of the State, since its in.
q cumbent has been made elective by the peo-
Pile. In this respect, Mr.. Ward can chal-
lenge comparison with the nominee of any
party in any canvass. He will perform the
duties of the important Office for which he
is named with most perfect fidelity to the in
terests of the State, and with the highest
honor to the Democracy and to himself.
SAMUEL w. G1LsoN is our nominee for
the new office of Comptroller of the Treas
ury. He was a member OF the Gener al
Assembly during the last session, and re.
ceiyed his chief support in Convention from
2 those who knew him best in the Legislature.
He is q gentleman OF education, of ire
pronchable character, and good legal at
tainments. His careful and industrious bus.
mess habits eminently fit him for the Office
OF Comptroller. The law establishing this
Office, makes it the duty of the Comptroller
TO investigate all claims and draw drafts
against the State. Mr.. Gilson's legal
knowledge will qualify him peculiarly for
the investigation and decision of questions
coming before him in the discharge Of his
official duties.
RICHARD H. HENDRIcKsoN, the nominee
for the Board Of Public Works, is gentle.
man Of great experience in business affairs,
and Of personal merits in every way above
impeachment. He was selected from
number Of candidates, good and true Demo
Gratis, whose nomination was warmly urged
by hosts of friends. Mr. Hendfickson be-
came the lucky man, as compromise among
the friends Of his competitors. He will re-
ceive the support Of the united Democracy
Of the State in the same spirit.
Such is the Democratic ticket. Those of
whose names it consists are all honorable
and capable men. No personal objection
against either of them will be successfully
urged even by the opposition, during the en-
tire canvass. Their qualifications are equal
ly unquestionable. They are each and all
entitled. as the choice of the delegates OF
the Democracy, to the cordial, constant, and
earnest support of every Democratic voter
in the State, from this hour until the second
Tuesday Of October. They will receive it;
and thereby Ohio will be redeemed from the
rule Of Black Republican AbolitiOnism.