Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-08
FOR SHERIFF..
Second Ballot.

On mOtl0D, tne DOHlDaUiOn OF James Nj.
Sells was then made unanimous. 1+
On motion of Samuel Forker, Thomas
Mckee was nominated by reclamation for
Commissioner.
William Hanlon was nominated by ac-
clamation for Infirmary Director.
On motion of Mr.. Jeffries, VIM. Ravins-
croft was nominated for Coroner by accla-
nation. -sa .-.a,H
|. Levi Gamble was nominated for County
Surveyor by acclamation.
j. C. Pomerene from the committee on
Resolutions, made the following report,
which was unanimously adopted: ora
l. Resolved, That the Democracy of Co.
shocton county have undiminished faith in
the ancient principles of Democracy, as pro-
claimed by Jefferson, Madison and jackson,
as applied to the National and State Gov
-ernments, especially in regard to paper
money, the tariff, and the doctrines enun-
ciated in the Virginia and Kentucky Reso-
lutions of '98, OH the rights of the States and
the sovereignty of the people. rF
2. Resolred, That we heartily concur with
President johnson in the opinion expressed
by him in his memorable speech of Janua-
nv, 1861. that the Abolitionists and Seces-
sionists are both enemies of the Union and
desire the overthrow of our Government
and these elements both North and South
coming in conflict resulted in war-and
upon them should rest all the odium of its
desolation and horror. ..I - st i
8. Resolved, That we hail with pleasure
and decided hope and confidence, the declar-
alton of President Johnson, In his first
speech after taking the Office of President
that there should be no centralizatiOn Of
power at Washington, but that the people
n aat,f-
daily indorse his policy of leaving to the
States the settlement Of the question of ne
gro suffrage, as well as all other local and
domestic affairs. L 90
4, Resolved, That we heartily indorse the
doctrine proclaimed by General Sherman
In his speech at Lancaster, Ohio: "Let each
State take care of its own internal affairs
Ohio of hers, Louisiana of hers, Wisconsin
of hers, and believe the best results will
follow" and that we know, If all the
Northern States had adhered TO this rule,
there would have been neither secession or
war. gls .zM -J-
8. Resolced, That we agree with the late
Stephen A. Douglas, that this Government
was made by white men and for white men
and their posterity forever-and that we
are unalterably opposed to admitting the
African race, of whatever shade of color, to
Jne TlRUJS Vi AmcItCuu OtIlIcieulp, DclicN-
ing that such policy would be destructive
of the rights and interests of the white race,
and injurious to both. f7n saruT
6. Resolued, That while we denounce and
deplore the unconstitutional and unneces-
sary acts by which the War was inaugur.
ated, on the part of both the Federal and
Southern authorities, and condemn the
measures and objects by and for which II
was prolonged, we tender to the brave sol.
diers in the Federal army our unfeigned
thanks for their bravery, endurance and
gallantry during the terrible struggle, and
shall ever remember their glorious deeds
with pride and gratitude %
7. Resolved, That to Generals Sherman
and Grant is due all the honor obtained by
the negotiations for Peace; and that In oul
opinion, they would haye made Peace three
wears ago, had they not been restrained by
the authorities at Washington.
8. Resolued, That we pledge our united
and hearty efforts to the support Of thu
ticket this day nominated, and will use al
fair and honorable means TO give 1t ONE
thousand majority. 1i.f.'ir-cds