The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-27
Whole number of deleeates......


All the delegations were present and full,
except from one county, either in person or
by proxy.
The following are the rules: First-All
votes shall be by ballot for candidates before
the convention.
Second-A majority of all votes cast shall
be necessary to choice.
Third--The delegates present from each
comfy shall cast the entire vote of the coun-
ty.
The committee on resolutions submitted
to the following report:
Resolued, That we endorse and accept the
following resolutions passed at the Union
State Convention held at Columbus, on
Thursday Aug. 2lst, 1862:
Resolved, that we have undiminished con-
fiedence in the National Executive in the
conduct and prosecution of the war, and we
pledge to his support all the moral and phys
ical powers of the States.
ReSolued, That the conduct of the Execu-
tive of Ohio in his efforts to aid in the Wig
ourous prosecution of the war, merits and
receives our unqualified appreciation.
ReSolped, That the unexempled prompt
ness of our volunteer army in their enlist
ment in the service of their country and the
high courage with which they have borne
confidence and gratitude of the country,
Resolred, That, in this time of our coun-
try's peril we deprecate all party strifes and
party spirit, believing with Washington
that there will always be enough of this spr-
it for every salutary purpose, and that in
the present crisis ii would prove a fire
which, instead of warming, would consume.
THAT we rejoiced at that great popular
impulse by which, in the presence Of deadly
national peril, party ties were sundercd and
party lines obliterated.
That we rejoiced also in the formation
of the great Union organization which now
forms the basis for popular action in the 10y
al States; that to that organization we ac-
knowledge an allegiance which we owe to
the Union itself,
THAT we approve its principle, endorse
its action, and will give to its candidates
our most earnest and hearty support; that
schism is upon no preteXt defensible; that
those by whom it is encouraged or attempt.
ed are enemies of the cause, and merit and
should receive popular condemnation,
THAT we fully and heartily endorse the
principles and policy of the national admin
istration that we have entire confidence
both in the patriotism and ability of the
President, and that we will support and
strength then him in the performance of his ar
duous duties by all the means within our
power
That to the gallant and noble soldiers
of the Republic, who have voluntarily ta-
ken up arms against the traitors, is due
debt of gratitude unspeakable; that III our
inmost hearts we thank them for their inval-
liable service in defense of freedom and ma
tionality. The country's thanks are due al
so to those who are now Fastening to join
their brothers in the field.
That we approve and endorse the pub
lie action of Hon. JAMES NJ. ASHLEY as the
Representative from this district; that he
has truly and faithfully represented his con-
as fast and faithfully as he has stood by
them and by his country.
ReSoloed, that there can be no permanent
settlement of our present national Difficult
ties without the thorough extirpation of the
political power of slavery, the real cause
and chief support of the rebellion.
The resolutions we're, on motion, unanim-
ously adopted.
The President announced that the bust
ness next in order would be the nomination
of candidate. There being but one name
announced, the rules were suspended and
the Hoe. JAMES NJ. ASHLEY was nominated
by acclamatlon.
On motion a committee was appointed to
wait on Mr.. ASHLEY, and notify him of his
nomination, and invite him TO attend the
Convention. The appearance of Mr.. ASHLEY
was hailed with the greatest enthusiasm,
when he proceeded to address the Conven-
ti2n,
1.-THE speech Of DR., ASHLEY viii appear
next week.
Hon. F. c. Beaman, of Mich, next address,
ed the Convention
Hon ., F. Wade, L. S. Senator, having
been invited 70 address the Convention, not
being able TO attend wrote o letter to the
Convention, which by vote was ordered to
be published,
The following Congressional Committee
were appointedI s. A. Raymond, of Lucas,
Chairmany William II, Jones, of Wood;
Cyrui Howard, of Henry; Samuel l.. Hunter,
of Williams; Brice Hilton, of Defiance; w.
n, Shook, of Paulding: H. B. Bayes, of Full
ton AM. Hon. G. NJ, Godfrey, OF Putnam.
On motion, the y,cc.n,tion adjourned side
die.
J. F. PRICE, President.
T, w. STOCKING. Sec'y.