Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-08-12
NINTH DIsTRICT-NoMINArI OF GEN
RTJJKLAHn


The Union Convention for the 9Th Congress.
ionaI district met AZ Monfoeville Yesterday for
the nomination of oftcan6idatsfor Tor Congress. The
names of seversl excellent geHtleman, from
different counties were presented, afording
chsice seldom enioye6 by:eGeh body. The
second ballot showed thaf the contest lay be-
tween Ger. RALrn p BUckLAND. of Fremont
and Hon. j. NJ RooT,of Sandusky, the vote
standing as follows: BUcKLAND 81; RooT, So;
J. K. HoRD of Seneca, 2 We have no further
particulars of the proceedings.
1t is no disparagement to the other worthy gen.
tleman whose names were before the Convention
for US to congratulate friends of the Sth dis
trict on this ncmihationy There are few men
Of whom we can speak with more 'conidencs
than of their NOMINEES confidence based up
on over % ysars' personally acquaintance
Gen. BucKLAND studied law with WHITTLEsET
& NEwTos, at Garfield, Tfumbull (now Mahon-
ing) county, and on being admitted to the bar,
removed to Lower SaItdusky (now Fremont) in
1887, where, with no advantages, except sound
mind, good principles and industrious habits, he
commenced the practice of the law, and where
he continued in the same business without in
terrupption, until, at the call of his country, be
entered its military service and raised the 52d
Regiment in the fall Of 1861. As lawyer be
has always maintained a reputation for strict
integrity, ability and great industry, and has
for many years stood at the head of the Sanduky
county Bar; as a citizen he has ever taken q
deep interest in society, and by precept and ex-
ample cast wholesome infuenceon the commu-
nifty of his residence; while in all matters oi
public enterprise, his talents and means have
been freely contributed TO the common good.
Gen BUcKLAND's military record is SO well
known TO most of the voters of his district that
little need be said of il here. The simple fact
nj hoh hal hoar, for. Of kt,o IL
charge of the district Of Memphis 1.-THE most i'm
poFtant on the Mississippi North of New Or
leans is the best testimony his superior officer,
can furnish to his ability and patriotism. The
eminent success which. has attended the dis.
charge Of the delicate duties Of that post, fully
iustifies the confidence thus reposed in him.
His services ON the field have been equally
honorable At Pittsburg Landing his regi.
ment went into battle within few hours after
first receiving their arms, and with very little
discipline of any kind, yet they and their COM
mander bore themselves gallantly in their un-
equal fight. Almost immediately upon enter
ing the field Col BUCkLAND was placed in com
mand of brigade and filled the position with
such credit as TO secure the star among the ear
liest promotions of Ohio Colonels. In respect
TO courage and fidelity to his country and his mer
his record is all that could be desired. 3
To the qualities already named Gen. BUCK.
LAND adds those derived from Legislative expe
rience. For two terms he represented in the
State Senate most of the territory now embraced
in the 9th Congressional District in which po-
sition he displayed adegree Of ability and indus
try rarely met The senate contained no mem
Der more devoted to the interests of his con-
stituents and very few ofequal influence. The
high position he occupied in that body and hi
inhexible integrity as man, give abundant as
surance that his services in Congress will b
marked by the same success. There never wa
time in which the country so much needee
men of incompatible integrity in the public
councils, as now-men who can raise above sci
and selfish ends, and devote themselves to thu
great work Of piloting the nation through th'
labyrinths of treason and corruption TO the calm
er and clearer water of an abiding peace
Such man we believe RALPH P. BUCKLAND Il
be, and as such we esteem it "a privilege TO com
mend him to the voters of the 9th District, anC
to urge itupon them not to remit any effort to Sc
cure his election.-I0ledO Blade.