Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-08-27
Union State Convention.

The Convention assembled al Colum
bus, August 2lst. and organized by ap
pointing 1t. Gov. Stanton President, and
the usual number of Vice Presidents and
iSecretaries.
Committees were made up OF one mem
Der from each Congressional district. The
COMMITTEE men from this district were
On credentials, L. Z. Durfe, of Geauga
On organization, 4. kellogg, Azhtabula
order Of business, G.. VI. futile, Trum.
bull Resolutions, c. E. Glfdden. Mahon-
ing. Central Committee. H. y. esbee,
Portage.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tons was read BY Hon. Thos. Ewing. and
unanimously adopted.
Rs9tged, That we adhere 10 the opinions
and principles put forth at the Union
Convention held in Columbus, September
5th, 1861.
RssoAgka, That the present deplorable
civil war has been forced upon the coun-
Try by the disunionists OF the Southern
States, now in revolt against the Consti
tutional Government, and in arms around
the Capitol. That in this national emer-
gency We Danish all feeling Of mere pas
=ion or resentment-Yiil recollect only
our duty 20 the whole country that this
war was not waged upon our part in any
spirit OF oppression, nor for any purpose of
conquest or subjugation, nor for the puT-
pose Of oyerthrowing or interfering with
the rights or established institutions Of
tbs States; but TO defend and maintain
the supremacy of the Constitution, and to
preserve the Union, with all the dignity,
equality and rights of the several States
.uuimpaired and as soon as these objects
are accomplished, the war ought TO cease"
RcsoJle&, In the language Of the Hon.
Joseph Holt, We are ''for the Union with
out conditions, one and indiVisible. LOW
and forever for its preservation at any
and every cost of blood and treasure J
against all lis asSailants and against any
and eyerS compromise that MAY be pro
posed to be made under the guns Of the
rebels"
Re@0l.si, That wa have undiminished
confidence in the National Executive in
the conduct and prosecution of the war.
and we pledge TO his support all the NOR
al and physical power of the State.
Rss5Irei, That the conduct of the Exec
utive of Ohio, in his efforts TO aid in the
vigorous prosecution of the war. merits
and receives our unqualified appreciation.
Rssohef. That the unexampled 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 themselves in the field, merit and
the confidence and gratitude of
the country.
The Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for State officers.
For Supreme Judge the following were
nominated: Luther Day of Portage. F.
Backus of Cuyahoga, and Milton SUIT
if Of Trumbull. On the first ballot, Mr..
Day received g. votes, Mr.. Sutlif G9 votes.
md Mr.. Backus 256 votes. Hon. Mr..
Backus was then declared the choice of
he Convention. Immediately his nomi-
nation was made unanimous
For Secretary of State, L. Kyle of
rankin, VIM. 7. Coggeshall of Clark,
J. J. Allen Of Franklin, J. D. Caldwell of
Hamilton, and ". y. Kennon, the pres
ant incumbent, were nominated. Upon
he second ballot Mr.. Kennon received
81 votes and was elected.
The candidates for Attorney General.
we're Jas. Murray of Wood. J. L. Green
IF Ross, C. \. Olds of Franklin. The lat
.er was nominated on the first ballot.
For School Commissioner, the candi-
lates were C. A. Plants of Meigs, VIM.
Henkle of Warren, E. E. White of
franklin. The vote stood Henkle 22s,
White 40, and Plants 30. Henkle was
elected.
The business of the Convention being
now passed, it adjourned.