Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-09

THE DENOcRATIc CoxvEEr1ox.-Ath hall
past ten o'clock yesterday morning, the Con
ventiOn organized. General Jabez Fitch va
chosen President, and George W. Turne
Secretary. On motion an assistant secrots
~, Frank h. Kelley, was elected. The rOl
Of townships and wards being called, It wal
found that they were all represented. Tho
following gentlemen we're appointed a com
mittes on resolutions: Messrs. Morrison
Foster, Rhodes, S. E. Adams, Bradley and
Larnders.
Messrs. Dodge, Winslow and Green were
appointed to confer with the party in SUM-
NIT County and Lake, in regard to the nom
inatiOn for Congress.
The following County Central Committee
was appointed: lst Ward, Gustavus PIais-
man; 2nd Ward, J. B. McFadden; 3rd
Ward, W. J. Gordon 4th Ward, Lambert
White 5th Ward, y. P. Payne; 9th Ward,
J. D. Cleveland; sth Ward, S. W. Timer
9th Ward, A. c. Beardsley 10th Ward, F.
Haggerty East Cleveland, S. E. Adams ;
Bedford, S. B. Gleason; Dever, R. 4. Night;
sOlon, H. n. Wilcox Brooklyn, Daniel Sol
zer Chagrin Falls, R. Russell; Warrons-
vile Henry Powell; Rockport, ]. D. Wag-
nori Euclid, j. PeltOni Parma, L. Snow ;
olmsted, H. stearnsj Msyfeld, J. Hoffman /;
RoyaltOn, J. RObbi Newburg, R. Radvay ;
Independence, Wm. Green.
D. P. Rhodes moved that General Dodge,
Charles Winslow and F. ". Green bO ap-
pointed Congressional Committee for the
County.
The Convention then proceeded to the
nominations to fll County Offices. The fol-
lowing names were offered: For Auditor,
n. P. Payne; for Sheriff, Henry G. Abbey
and w. K. Adams; for Commissioner, Rob-
Ort H. Mack, Richard Radway and John
Larnders.
Mr., Payne was elected unanimously the
nominee for Auditor, and Mr.. Abbey for
Sheriff.
The ballot for Commissioner stood as fol-
lows:
VOTES.
Richard Railway
Robert d. 4s
1ohn Larnaers 7" ithuraWn-
Mr.. Railways nomination was then made
unanimous.
Mr.. Morrison Foster, Chairman Of the
Committee on Resolutions, reported the fol-
lowing set of resolutions, which were read
by Mr.. 5. E. Adams, and adopted by the
Convention. They were ordered printed in
papers Of this city, and in the Columbus
Statesman:
RESOLUTIONS.
Rtsolusd, That this convention adopt and re-
affirm the platform Of the Democratic State Con-
YentiOn held July 4, 1862.
ResOlred, That the Democracy Of this county
have no dearer aspiration than the preservation
Of the Union, that they acknowledge no higher
law in earthly affairs than the Constitution Of our
country; and in repeating now our devotion to
these, we make no new pledges, but simply ad-
here to the uniform practice Of the Democracy
since the foundation Of the Government.
Rssolred, That wherever our hsg is unfured,
and whenever our army is in the field for whateY-
er cause, there the devotion OF our hearts follows
and we will never permit the one to be insulted,
or the other to want for aid and sustenance, so
long as we have a man 70 offer, dollar to con-
tribute, or a voice to raise in their behalf The
Senator who would "WelcOme our brave
soldiers "with bloody hands to hospital graves -
We would not reward with the mission 70 Mexi-
co, nor would we appoint as Minister to Russia,
the Cabinet officer who is thrust out Tor robbng
them.
Resolved, That we re-assert the sublime doe
trne OF our forefathers, that all powers of human
government are inherent in the people; in op-
position 70 the imPious assumption Of despotio
Europe, that sovereignty Is the monarch or d.
vine glft all civil Il ights being but gracious con-
oessions from the monarch to the people.
ResolUsi, That in this Republican country, the
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the laws they ordain are absolute and must gov
ern the acts Of all officers from the President
down, they being but the hired servants Of the
people.
Rssolued, That the people in the several States
in the exercise Of their inherent Sovereignty
having, through the proper State channels dele
gated certain Of their sovereign powers, and per-
InItted them TO be exercised exclusively by their
servants, the President and Congress or the
United States, (Which powers are specifically
written down in the Constituton,) we not only de-
sire that they shall have full opportunity to car
~ them out, but we demand that they shall dill
igenty see themexecuted.
Resolved That the President OF the United
States possesses no powers except those named
IN the Constitution, and the laws passed in pur-
suance Of it, under which alone he must a, L
Rssoluod, That the decisions Of questions Of
State necessity beyond the irritteu Constitution, is
fearful power, such as the sovereign can only
exercise, q power which the sovereign peopls
Of this Republic IN the express language Of the
Constitution have reserrsd TO themselves, and any
servant Of the people who attempts such stretch
es of power, without first obtaining their sane
ton, does so without warrant.
Re5oluod, That we, as a portion Of the people,
do not sanction the establishment Of martial law
in districts where no treason braves the Govern
ment, nor can We approve the setting aside ofthe
courts Of law and justice, where no obstacles TO
their administration exist
RssOlUcd, That while traitors have no right TO
hold any property under a Government which
they assail, there are loyal men who have the
rr.a in 1fF5fr fu
turn loose upon the community four millions OF
ignorant, repulsive negroes to fill our poor
houses, or gorge the avenues Of the white man 5
industrial employments and we doubt the pol
hons OF dollars OF the accun uated capital Of this
nation, upon which innumerable credits and
financial operations in the North and in Europe,
as well as In tho South, are based.
Res0yucd That We believe with Justices Mar
shall, Story and Ianey, that TO Congress alone is
delegated the right TO suspend the privileges ol
the writ OF Habeas Corpus, and this right lie
TO be exercised only when in cases Of rebellion
or invasion the public safety may require it."
Resolved, That the present Executors having
had majority Of & million OF the popular vote
voice Of the people but 70 the provisions Of the
Constitution alone, and II behoovcs him especial
Is 70 70 IL that that grand old covenant of our
fathers receives no detrlment from usurpation nor
from the efforts Of disunionists North or South.
Rssolrod, That the patriots who have gone
forth 20 battle for our Union have our hearty
thanks for their devotion and prayers for theiI
success and return, and those on whom the
dram has fallen should be assured that their
countTymen who remain behind will not tire in
exertions to provide for their comfort in the field
and the welfare OF their dear ones at home.
ResOlUed, That it is the duty Of all to subscribe
literally sums Of money 70 provide substitutes
for those worthy poor men with families depend
ing on them, who have been drafted.
ReeOiued, That if it IS practicable, we would re-
commend an appropriation Of money by the city
N hn lad in
substitutes for such men as above described, who
shall be found requiring aid.
Mr.. Adams then addressed the meeting
and was interrupted frequently with bursts
Of applause.
The following was offered by Mr.. Arthur
Hughes:
ResolUed, That W. J. Gordon, h. h. Dodge
Chas. MinsloM. D. 2. Rhndas and =. ". Greer