Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-19

STATE MILITARY CoyyRsrioy.-The general
Convention of the Commissioned Officers of the
State met at Gray's Armory Yesterday morning at
10 o'coci,, and organized by choice of permanent
officers for The ensuing year. The following Board
was chosen
PREsIDENT-Maj. Gen. EESEY WILSON, (M9j.
Gen. W. H. Lytle was first chosen, but declined)
YIcE PREsIDENTs-Maj Gems. }. B. Steedman,
and John Furgerson; Brig Geps. C. l.. yallandig.
ham and J. ". Fitch.
TREAsURER-Capt. Samuel johnson.
SEcRETARY-Surgeon Gen, W S. Mcmillan
The following delegates reported themselves to
the Convention
Adidtant General H. B. Darlington. .F
Major Generals W. H. Lytle, - McLilley, Ja-
cob Reblet, A. S. Mariner, Henry Wilson, J. B
Steedmau
Brigadier Generals J. W. Fitch, Luciau Butte4
c. B. Phillips. Bill
COlOnels S. EdgertOn, F. H. Goodman, John r.
Bond, R. C. Haglewool, - Aared, Finley and
sizer, H. A, Mills.
1t Co.'s. W. J. Dockstader, H. E. Powell.
Majors Wm Ewing, E steinbacher, H. F.
Smith, W. S. Szer, Liey, Smith.
Captains G. B. Senter, E. H. Lewis, J. G, Mack,
J. Lautry, P. W Rice, J. E. Doherty, A Upper
lee, J. G. Good, J. B. Russell, W L. White, J.
Whitley, S. johnson, ]. W. Mfligan, J. H. Riley,
J. James, A. Gipperlen, Edwards, bennett, White,
Bush.
Leuts A. o. Mitchell, J. A Wilson, R. z.
Wills, Jacob BOsquet, Edward Kingsly, A. Q.
Mitchell, C. S shriver, Geo Bolender, NJ. L. Hall,
Jacob Bowers, Leonard Raler, D. J. Wise.
On motion of General Wilson the Chair appoint
ed Generals Wilson and Bill 1t Col Barnett, Col
King, Col Edgerton, Capt. Senter, Committee
to draft resolutions for the action of the COnven
ton.
On motion of Col Wood, Committee on En-
rollment was appointed.
On motion of General CarrugtOn, Committee
on officers was appointed
The Convention adjourned to O'Clock
At the afternoon session the Committee on Fl.
nance, General Steedman, Chairmln, presented the
following report;
Amount paid into the Treasury during the year
1855 by thirty-seven members Of the Associa,
To uIn t5e o 3o State Jo1rDai for nrioing 81 ~
To Capt. J. H. Riley for stationery, &c, 3,55
L Balance in the Treasury ...............S S23, Is
The Committee recommended the appointment
by the Association of Committee of five, living
at or near Columbus, who should prepare and pre-
sent to the Legislature, the claims for assistance
! from the State of the YlIunteer Militia.
d The following were appointed such Commit
d tee;-General Wilson, Chairman, Capt. Riley, Genl
IS Wood and Genl. McMillen
a a Adjt General Darlington, General Buttles ant
y General Mcmillan were appointed Committee Il
rs draft amendments to the present military law.
The Committee on Resolutions presented Ion!
!. list of resolutions, resolving first,
a That the members pledge themselves to use a
Is iaudable means to make the Volunteer Militia a
effective and respectable as possible, and it is th
duty of every one to cultivate temperance, punctu
atty, &c, in the discharge of their duties
IS They also represent that having, at much e1
- pense organized a Volunteer Militia the Gener
Assembly be requested to make wholesome auent
I ments TO the existing laws.
ca They ask that funds may be set apart from til
Quarter Masters Fund to build arsenals, armOrie
re &c.
is They ask the State to furnish Camp outfits, IL
u" companies themselves finding personal outfits, an
&C they ask that 5000 be appropriated for these pu
ny poses.
eK Resolutions condemning all party spirit in Il
ranks, and hoping the Commander-in-Chief won
: draw up regulations by which they should be go
elned, were read.
= These resolutions were adopted,
Votes of thanks were rendered to the officers al
soIdiery of Cleveland for cou-tesies extended, al
0 to the Grays ior the use ofthe Hall.
The Convention then adjourned to meet al Ci
cinnati, Sept %, 1889.
Several Cleveland companies formed guard
honor for the officers who were present, aud 5
lutte was fired morning and evening.
The 18th Division entertained the Convention
far grand supper and ball last night at the Wedde
ne