Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-22

country and volunteered TO defend the Gag Of 3
the Union. M M
We regret that we have not the space at our
command to publish the entire narrative Of this
disgusting affair, as detailed in the Gazette. The
following extracts will enable our readers TO
form some opinion of the performance: 4
PRELIMINARY. ftfeN Ia
The morning was spent IN cauensng and comparing
nolea But four candidates were to be seriously pressea
Hon. Aaron Harlan, Of Greene, who had represented
the District six years and VINO had been only defeat
ea e no%1aaor M MorroS " three years so judge Bgss
Of Fayetts; A. W. Doan, Esq, oil clinon; ard H.
Smith Eiq., Of Madison -.
crowded OF the track Greene was understood 10 go solid
FOR Harlan and Warren was expected to DO the same,
for the gallant support Greene had given Oorwin
In 1859 Notwithstanding her over Rarlan's De
feat while each Of the other counties was unuerstoou 70
give full vote to Its own candidate This would nom
nate Harlan on the first ballot by majority of eleven
over any possible combination OF the other counues
The matter was, therefore, dead ope and SMUT un
less Warren could be changed, Greene thrown outon
account Of the informaty the election Of delegates
This Clinton and Rayete vehementy insisted should DO
y done; long the "entente cordtdte existed Pc
tween Greene and Warren, the "moral power OF tne
cotes was against them. t-''
fl ORGANIZATION. e :
At half past the Convention assembled On mo mo
tion Of Jadge Dunlevy, Hon. Joseph g. Gest, OF NV
van UarInpen of Madison was elected Secretary and
~ COMMITTEE OF two each county was appointed on
cn credentials. ''
,dI THE FIGHT IN THE COMMITTEE.
They deberated over two hours. Fayette and Clinton
made dead against the admission OF the Greene coun
,r ~ delegation and part OF that OF warren Botn were
ousied by vote Of he oommeei nen one al % .ne
were rensted Clinton and fayete protested long and
loud, but in van'
rs THE REPORTS. rr
a The majority report certified the Of thrytyo
delegates duly elected from Warren, thirty two from
S Greene twenty from Clinton, fifteen from Fayette
us and fourteen from Madison. The minority from Gin
and Fayete reported that ne delegates II
ba the County COMMITTEE, from the Republican voter
Of the county and not entitled to seats as delegates
Also three delegates from Warren were Informally
NJ elected and had no right 10 seats % fsr
WHO HAD RIoRT VOTE ON THE REPoRTsI
re- beautiful snari Clinton and Fayett'
ought not to vote on the adopuor
OF the reports The Chairman decided that he must
OF governed by the majort, report In deciding who wer
an members Of the CONVENTION, TIL that report should
set aside. In instant the dissatisfied counties com
pretended their situation. They were ougeneraled,
ion SEEDING FROM THE CONVENTION.
An angry debate followed. Fayette and Clinton pro
tested and denounced 1t useless Fnally, it be
18th ing decided take all votes by counties the Chairman
directed the several counties to prepare for voting on III
ect Inntion Of the majority report The delegations with
tes separate corners to consult amid LOUD
the excited Fayette "Fayette county Withdrawn
tho packed OonyentiOnn &C., &C, -,
Alter ten minutes or had been speut in consults
ler tion the Secretary called the roll Of countless Green,
Warren and Madison responded. and voted unanimousl
up for the msorty report. Clinton and Fayee we're eac
and twice called, without response. Finally delegate az
peared announced that Clinton and fayette were sti
lral consulting asked for few moments delay and reques
ot ed the Madison delegates to join them Another della
ensued Finally the Chair directed the Secretary sgai
our 10 cali Fayee and Clinton. At The second call the al
sent oelrgati in and Fayette county man excl
y edly declared that Fayette now from TINS ooI
NhauA ah- nntv ma
ing after them, Good bye; bring your knitting mel
ere tne' Clinton then called again. when Hine ar
ton which presented such an anomalous packed list
dis And amid cries Good bye, secesionists
ID go it, South Carolina" out they filed, too.
. OUT AND IN ONCE.
aeT Doan Of Clinton, claimed the floor. why, YOU
out Of the Convention" shouted an excited Warrt
county nan; while cries Of HGet ou "You've seeded
tne Out with him. for moment fairly drowned the spea
ev- era voice. others cred "Hear him anyway" IL
hw ,neaS and finally he got permission 10 proceet
tiui He wanted the position Of Clinton county understood
i'm The question was one Of honor and honesty and Ia
in dealing. lie then recited the facts connected with
1sy ec Of county delegates and those fro
Haveys sburg ard put the argument OF his side in la'
licn yer like and forcibe manner
the THE CHAIRMAN REPoRTs-"ToUcBINo ON FACTS.
,av The chrman said he remind the delegate fro
Clinton that minute or two ago he had put his foot
he had seeded and rebeled Under the circumsta
ces he had to remind cliaon county Of tfs record
s could tell Clinton ofa time when they had appointed de
ry; egaes to Convention without public meeting at
e[,eils OF that's so-bad appointed them privatel!
ime and he had work hard there TO get even fall
re whisper Of the peoples voice expNsssd. '-
CONFUSION WORSE coxouEDED.
Somebody attempted TO reply, when perfect yell 4
ten "Order produced the most delicious disorder He pc
u sisted and the uproar became absolutely deafenipg-
~ Ciet out;- you've seeded" why don't you go,
,rn going to? Whtare here for and simis
cries could be distinguished above the dn Then cam
lepS moments lu, when some one who had 'withdrawn
att aQan essayed speak but niantly silenced by
fresh storm OF yells Finally 0Ntl Of Warren got N
One and declared that they had met to nominate ma
to help put down secession and he wanted the ConVer
tion to act that principle II thesecountles intende
to oppose and attempt TO defeat the fairly expressed
Of the msjorily, he wanted them to go out.
ene Doan tried to reply but was Interrupted with cries
n, sTake him our ''Nota word unless you belong to th
W. Convention" 'tIf you've withdrawn, keep quiet "
raj Then came another OF ndescrbabe confusion
- which was finally ended by 0'Ne Of Warren, who NOV
ed TO proceed at the selection Of candidate an
,ro. nominated Aaron Harlan. A Madison county man II
terposed wanted the nomination to be made by acc
nation but the Chairman decided that the vote must
ade called by counties.
HARLAN NOMINATED.
The vote being called, resulted as follows
ce. Harlan. Doar
N Greene. ......'.,,.....''''''''''' ~
ant, Madison. Ia
,:f Clinton. ...........s..'.''.s ''''''''''s -
III Fayette.
nav The chairman announced that "a votes had cast
= Harlan and for Doan and that 40 blank; III
therefore Aaron Harlan has received the required
alltb nd fad he