The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-06-01

ot futnam, were RnnOuhceo.
The balo, rcsultodj
For SI.6i,Id--Heuiy county, II votes; Dehapss.
IA Fulton 2l Wood 20; Lucas, a., Pauldipg o.
Williams, 7.
For Nc Pksrton- Putnam county, II votes.
For Morri,Oa Williams county, 10 votes.
Mr. Sheffield, having received 1S2 votes, and
that being moro than majority of all the votss
cast, he was declared the nominee for Presidential
Elootor.
Candidates lorIDelegolcS to the Baltimore Con-
vention were then announced as folows Georga
Williams, of Wood, D w II Howard, Of Fulton,
Hon S Blakoslee, Of Williams, and David Tsy''
lor, Of Defiance.
The ballot resulted;
tbr Horard-Dc6auee county, Is votes; Henry
Iii Fulton, 81 Wood, 2s Lucas, a. willSms, o.
Patnam ls. oHF
For TdSior--penancc county 10Y votes, Psuld-
ing. o. t@ ae
For Blostesges Defiance SOuniy, AZ VOIsa,
Williams, 10. nT9r .a5
Mr.. Howard, Of Fulton, and Nir Williams Of
Wood, having received more than majority Of
the votes cast, wcro declared duly chosen Rs dele.
gates to represent the 10 Congressional Distric, In
the Union National Convention, to be held in Bal
timoro, the 7th Of next June. tr
On motion the rules were suspended and
Mcpherson, of Putnam, was chosen alternate Del
cgate for Mr.. Williams, and Hoes DlakoslOo, 81
Williams, Alternate for Mr., Howard.
The announcement Of candidates for Reprsseu.
tative in Congress being declared next in order,
the name Of Hon James NJ Ashley was announced.
and his being tho only name tho rules were sus.
| pended, aud he was unanimously declared the
nominee Of tho Convention, TO represent tho 10th
Congressional District in Congress for che two years
next ensuing the 4th Of March next.
On motion the Chair appointed Mr.. uibbard, Of
Fulton, and Dr. Parry Of Henry, a Committee to
wait on Mr. Ashley and inform him Of his nomina.
ton. tfv
Tho Committee on Resolutions then made tho fol-
lowing report which was adopted
WHEREAS, The wicked aud gigantic rebellloa
which is now raging in our beloved country, has
been inaugurated by traitors for the purpose OF
tablishing despotism based upon human slavery
aud believing the success Of this conspiracy
would be TO crush the hope Of humanity, turn back
tho tide of civilization, blot out from the family OF
nations our matchess Republic, and forever de-
struy free institutions and finally overthrow all
just aud benefcicnt Governments and regarding
as the highest Of human virtues that which estab.
shCs aud preserves the state, il becomes the solemn
and imperative duty ofeycry citizen to iguore all
past differences and unite In supporting tho Gov
ornmen in lis efforts to enforce the national author.
uy vindicate tho national honor and maintain
unimpaired the national unity, Therefore, be IL
Rc'olped, That we opposed to any peace or
compromise with traitors in until the author
ity Of the Federal Government ia recognized as the
supreme law of the land, and that we are in favor
| nf ViCnrnua AZ ti,u Inv all nh md
efficient means for tho maintenance of the Union.
the suppression of this unholy rebellion and the
entire eradication of the cause thereof.
; Resoired, That we see In our present war tho ia
evitablo conflict Of hostile systems struggle for
the rights and independence Of labor against the
despotsm of capital that in the ability, integrity,
personal character and history of Abraham Lin.
coin, before any other OF his age, we recognise
asymboi OF the great principles involved in this
contest and also, the greatness and glory ofthoss
principles. M o- iaf~
RssoIpsd, That we arc in favor OF so amending
the Constitution of the United states that slavery
shall be forever prohibited in all the States as the
only sure safeguard against future tebellion.
Resolved, That we Indignantly denouuce aad
frown upon any attempt to divide or distract the
Union party as inimcal TO the success of com-
cause believing it is calculated TO weaken tho
arm of the Government, and secure the triumph Of
those whose professed principles will load so ma
tonal humiliation and disgrace,
! ResolUed, That we have unlimited confidence in
the Administration Of our country and an abidiug
faith in tho wisdom, patriotism and honesty Of
Abraham Lincoln. whose efforts to save the Re
! public command tho admiration Of the cIyilizsd
! world, aud merit the grateful homage Of frsa
J people.
> RcsoirSd, That in him recognize the man fer
. the hour, and regard his reelection ss not only
b ssutal in crushing the rebellion, but necessary to
the full development Of that policy which will a.
nklly restore peace to distracted country and
unity to diviled people. Y,a
!, Re'OirSd, That the Delegates to .he Baitimors
Convention be instructed TO vote FOR tho re-nomna-
: tion of Abraham Lincoln and we hereby pledge our
hearty and unqualified support to its nominee.
Resolved, That we cordially approve and endorse
the course pursued in Congress by our able and
fearless Representative Hon. james NJ. Ashley,
y whose zeal, fidelity and patriotism entto him 10
. the profound respect and admiration of constit-
. uency he has so long and faithfully represented.
RESOLVED, That the noble, daring and heroic Gu.
durance Of our gallant soldiers are without paral.
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> former party affiliations pledge ourselves before
God to each other and to them that their sacrifices
and suffering shall ever be held in grateful remeruI
brancs, and SO long as their is arm to strike, or
heart to bleed in the glorious cause, our starry
= escutcheOn shall triumphantIy bear for its motto
: Liberty and uuoD, now and forever, one aud in
- separabe." t.s.al
The Chair was instructed to appoint Congress
. slonal Central Committee Of one rom each county
Of the District to for the ensuing two years.
/, The following Committee was announced;
john Spillane, of Fulton; VIM. NJ. Starr Of vii.
lams; J. @. o. Smith, Of Putnam; Edwin Tallor,
of Wood; Brice Hilton Of Defiance; Charles Dodge
Of Lucasi Robert Shirley, Of Paulding; aud L. n.
Bigelow, of Henry, rr
The Committee were empowered to seleet their
own Chairman, and thereupon Charles Dodge, Of
Lncas, was chosen Chairman.
>. On motion the proceedings Of The Convention
D were ordered to be Published in all tho Uncor-
n, ditional Union papers in the Tenth District ai
Aftsra few patriotic and eloquent remarks by
IIan.J. ". Ashley, the Convention Adjourned siae
dc. WILLIAM SHEFFIELD.
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