Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-18


Mr., Riddle having majority of all the
votes cast, was declared elected.
Mr.. Coon moved to make the nomination
unanimous, which was responded to by a
perfectly laundering aye I'm, -rr was
so decided that he fhs I5wIksn1P1s 1s might hold
their primary meetings in the evening in
stead of the afternoon, if they choose.
Esq. Harmon, of Kirkland, offered reso-
luton instructing their representatives in
Congress to favor a reduction of the rates Of
compensation, that it may not exceed $1,000
per year, and that S25 per day be deducted
for each days wilful absence. Laid on the
table
Byunanimous consent the Committee then
adjourned to the Park to give vent to their
feelings and to hear a speech from Mr.. Rid
die. Mr.. R. spoke feelingly of his life thrO'
the years of the past, when, ten years ago,
he was a youthful citizen Of Painesville.-
He hoped that if the citizens Of the district
should sustain the action of the Convention,
to 20 to Washington with wiser and
ADLER men, to grapple with the Slave power
and uphold the rights and interests Of
Northern free labor. He hoped the present
agitating questions would return to rest. So
that justice may be dealt out to the old sol
diers, that the protecting wing be afforded 70
American industry and the general interests
of his constituents.
He said that they were all Republicans
and all Americans, and not ruined by party
corruptions or party ties. They would then
60 on to re-vindicate the eternal principles
which support the government and tbs
destinies of these people.
Mr.. Backus was loudly called for anC
with Mr.. Wade, assembled the stand. As ht
reached the foot of the ladder he cordially
grasped the hand of Mr.. Riddle. Mr.. Wad
said that they had made glorious good Sc
lection, and on that would secure large
majority than had ever been given in tn
district. He trusted that he would receive
hearty support. He went on in face
tious strain, alluding to his own defeat ant
that Of his brother competitors. He spok
favOrably of the coming campaign. Nj
wade was frequently interrupted BY cheer
andslaughter.
Mr.. Baokus made a few very happy re
marks in regard to the defeat Of himself an
his friends Paine and Wade. He spoke high
ly of Mr.. Wade and his Congressional career
He tendersd his hearty thanks to those VIII
: had seen fit to give him their support durin
the contest. He said their choice had bee
a most worthy one, and paid very hig
compliment to Mr.. Riddle, as man, CON
, paratlvely young in years, who had risen b
his own unaidad efforts to his present prou
position. He congratulated Mr.. R. mo
heartily, and assured him that he could rel
upon his most earnest support. Loud Al
plause followed Mr.. Backus' remarks
ar. Paine was called for. He said that
did not come in order next, for Mr.. Wilcc
7 got more votes than he did. (Laughter.)
might be news to somo Of them that he hl
E been running at all. (Laughter.) They h'
1 made good seIsction. BE could hardly s'
that brother Riddle was his first choice, +
he himself had been his oWnc cholee' NLauBi
4 teri He then went on with a humorOl
speecb, and then charged NJ. Riddle new
TO lower the standard Of Republicanism ol
inch. He was the representative Of the mo
intelligent district in the State, and that d
trict had suffered nothing in their selectio
He spoke highly of Mr.. Wade and said
him, "WeI done, good and faithful servaI
b enter into the Joy of the Republican party
(Laughter.) Being urged to ago OF"
n said, {" NO; I won't doit. Iwant to 90 nor
}, and tell my wife I have got licked" Lang
:, ter.)
!, Mr.. Wilcox was called for. He spoke e.
couragingly of the coming contest and
h he good prospect Of the party. He said
-s Democrats would have to do IS an old De-