The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-03-28

saults and indomitable valor of Gen. Lame
The Mexican army retreating from Huamantla,
made another stand, and concentrated their
forces at Atlixo, where they made another
show OF desperate resistance, but soon gave
way and fled before the impetuous charges of
the forces under the lead of Gen. Lane No
man can contemplate Gen. Lanes course
through the Mexican war,-the skill and ener-
gy with which he directed his forces, and his
/ extraordinary fests Of valor, and for moment
doubt his sPefior gaiiantry and prowess In
generalship.
1t would be vain for me to attempt to do
full justice to Gen. Lane in the few remarks I
am here making. His public life and services
are before the American people, and if not
now, they will in time, be Justly and properly
appreciated. His fame and hoporable position
II life are associated with the growth and great
ness OF the Western States Of the Confederaey,
and in my humble opinion, if nominated for
the Presidency, Gen. Lane will receive a
larger cote in the Western States than any other
man of any political party whatever, can receive
Gen. Lane is no traficker or trickster in
politics. 1t has not been the business of his
life to organize cliques and combinations of
politicians, or subsidize presses,-to dicker and
bargain with political schemers, intriguers and
venal politicians, for the sake of political ad-
vancement. But if nominated for the Presi-
dency, doubt not but the prestige of his name
and public services would be a guaranty of his
election; and his election would ensure safety
and harmony to the discordant elements of our
Confederacy. His political associations have
ever been with the sound, true and national
democracy of the country, and he has never
been known to deviate from the doctrines of
that party, as defined and declared in It's ma
tional conventions.
! Permit me in conclusion, to repeat my ac-
acknowledgements to the Convention for the hon
or conferred on me.
On motion, Jacob Baughman and Elias Gregg
were appointed secretaries.
On motion, Gen. j. Cantwell, JOS II Lar
will, n. L. .Jeffries, VIM. Cummins, Robert
Cairns, and j. r. Straughan were appointed
committee to draft resolutions expressive of
the views and objects Of the Convention
After retiring for a short time, the commit
tee on Resolutions returned, and through their
Chairman, Gen. J. Cantweil, reported the fol-
| lowing preamble and resolutions, which, on
motion, were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, a critical period has occurred in
the public affairs of this country which must
test the integrity Of our Federal Union, and
determine the question ofits permanency: And
Whereas a judicious selection of candidate
for the Presidency, by the Democratic Nation
al Convention to assemble at Charleston next
month, must have an important bearing upon,
and may decide the future destiny of our con-
fedrate system of government.
Therefore, Reso70e3, That in looking over
the broad expanse of our country for stand
ard bearer OF the Democracy for the approach-
ing political campaign of 1860, who possesses
in the highest degree those striking traits of
character, and that tried and known integrity
of purpose, and disinterested devotion to the
welfare of the country which marked the ca
reer of Washington and of jackson, we deem
it right and duty without disparagemsnt
to the other distinguished men named as can
didates for the Presidency, to give expression
to our preference for Gen. JOSEPH LANE,
of Oregon, as exhibiting not only those high
traits of character and qualities of heart and
intellect, but also those elements Of popularity
which penetrate all classes of people, and all
sections of the country.
ReSolUel, That unallied as Gen. Lane is |
with sectionalism, disentangled as he is from
cliques and combinations of politicians whose |
motives Of action are mere lust of office, hon.
ors and emoluments; and having knowledge |
from actual experience of the difficulties and
hardships of frontier life, and sympath1es and
feelings in common with the masses of the |
people, the administration of the Chief Magis-
tracy of the Union can be entrusted to him
with confidence in his impartiality, justice,
and elevated regard for the rights and inter
ests Of all classes and sections.
ResoZred, That his simplicity of character, his |
unpretending and unostentatious manners his
GOODNESS and sagacity of judgment, his integri-
ty of purpose and energy of action, his Prov
ess upon the battle field in de 'ence of the rights
and honor of the country, his long experience |
as public man in civil'iife, his bold, adventur-
Gus and romantic career in building up in
fant republic upon the shores of the Pacific
all commend Gen. Lane to the respect, conf
dence and admiration of the American people;
and we here declare our deliberate conviction
that no man can be nominated at the Charles
ton Convention with higher prestige, and none
whose election to the Presidency will inspire
greater confidence, and ensure greater safety,
in a time of commotion and danger, than that
of General Lane.
Resolve7, That while we deem it proper to
give this expression to cur deliberate convic-
tions in favor of the nomination of Gen. Lane, we
furthe er declare our determination to give our
unfaltering and ardent support to the nominee
ofthe Charleston Convention, whoever he may be
Resolced, THAT we fully concur in and here
by declare our purpose to abide by and sustain
the great principles of public policy announced
by the democratic National Convention of 1856.
Resolued, That we have full confidence in
the ability and elevated integrity Of purpose
with which the Government has been admins
tered by the present illustrous Chief Maeis-
trate of the Union; and we here declare our
solemn convictions that the wisdom and fore
sight of President Buchanan's Administration
like that of Jefferson, Jackson, and other Pres
idents, will be fully and properly appreciated
only by the impartial verdict of posterity.
Resolued, That the conductors cf democratic
newspapers be respectfully requested to pub
lish the proceedings of this Convention. ;
Several gentlemen were present who would
have addressed the convention in favor of Gen.
Lanes nomination, but the time for which the
Court had adjourned to accommodate the Con-
vet ton did not admit of it.
The President, in behalf of the Convention,
returned his thanks to the Judge, members of
the bar, and Jurors for their courtesy and kind
spirit of accommodation with which the Conven-f
ton were allowed the use of the Court House.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
VIM. MCLAUGHLIN, Presd't