Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-06-30

10th - y Dr a Everett EkezHE Hff
18th Hon W Howells
AhMY.-Ccl Hurt, II ov I: Col Ratfia, 18Th
Q Cav; Maj R P L Babur, q S r; Capt Ditts,
Col Hamilton, 7th o Cav - at
The Convention agreed to the committees as
reported, and proceeded 70 the nominations.
GOVERNOR 'al - ~ -st.-t
Hon. Benjamin Egglestop arose andin TIE
name Of the entire delegation from Hamilton
county, nominated for Governor General Jacob
d. Cox which was received with tumultuous s.
cheers NJ R. Keith, ESQ.,, of Cuyshogs, second
ed the nomination in behalf Of Guyahoga coun-
ty, and Brigadier General Strickland moved that
It be made by acclamation.s The motion was
put and carried with tremendous aye follow
ed by the most Voci6erous applause sszs,s
LIEurESAHT GOVERNOR.
The nomination OF Lieutenant Governor came
next, the following five Candidates being pre-
sented: Hon. Joseph B. Stevenson, of Ross
county, Hon. S. S. HinkIe, Of Clarke county,
Gen. John Beatty, Of Morrow county, Hon. A.
@. McBurney, Of Warren county, Lieut. Col
Charles E. Brown, Of Ross county. The vote
was proceeded with IN the order, and when near
the close of the call a number of counties
changed their votes from the other candidates
to McBurney.
Hon. Ben. Eggleston here moved susuens-
Of ftbe rules and the nomination of McBurnev
by acclaWatiOn. Some objection was urged by
the friends Of Stevenson but the motion finally 9
prevailed, and Mr.. McBurney was declared the
nominee ..fr -.f ..,-.-- .---.t
STATE TREAsURER.
For Treasurer of State the names of B. Rush
Gowan, of Belmont county, and S. s. Warner,
of Lorain county, were presented. Warner was
nominated. receiving 1921 votes. and Cowzn
2SO14- of the army vote COwau received ia
votes, and Warner but %.
sUPREME JUDGE.
For Supreme Judge Jacob Brinkerhoff and
Gen. Moses B. Walker were presented, but be-
fore proceeding to vote the name of the latter
gentleman was Withdrawn, and Judge Brinker-
hoof was declared the choice of the convention
by acclamstion.
For Supreme Judge short term, Gen Moses
B.WalkeT, Of Hancock county, Hon John
Welsh, OF Athens county, Chas. Kent Of Lucas
county and P. B. Swing, Of Clermont county,
we're presented. The vote resulted in the choice
of Welsh, by a majority Of 1885,, Kent Teceiv-
ing the next biggest vote, 1876. The nomination
was made unanimous. r5 o.
sEfsf ,,.ATTokEEY GENERAL. u .l-. -s|
For Attorney General, c. n OIds. of Frank
lin, and W.-West, of Logan, were named. The
name of Mr.. Olds, however was withdrawn be-
fore the vote commenced, and Mr.. West was
nominated by acclamation. ..-as-s - i-s
ia es-- SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. .i.a
For School Commissioner theeandidates were
E. f. White, the present incumbent and Capt
j. G. Norris, of Harrison county. The army
delegations cast their undivided vote (I431 for
Norris, and he was nominated by majority of
26, receiving 4O3 votes against l77 for White
@ CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court, Capt Rod
ney Foos, of Clinton county, was nominated
His competitors were E. S. Hail. Of Muskingum.
and n S. Miller of Knox county The army
delegations voted almost solid for FOos The
nomination was made unanimous .
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
T For member of the Board of Public works. the
only candidate named was the present ineum-
bent, james Moore, Esq, who was unanimous
" renOminated.
The President and Secretaries of the Conven-
ton were instructed to notify General Cox Of
his nomination.
This completed the nominations, when the
Convention was called to order to hear the cad
ing of the resolutions from the committee which
were read by Judge W. NJ. Dickson, OF Hamil-
ton county, chairman of the COMMITTEES, as fol-
lows:
1890 RESOLUTIONS
WAEREAs, the Union people of Ohio. grateful
to Almighty God for the overthrow Of the re-
bellloD, and the preservation of the national
integrity for the blessings Of peace, and for all
| favors be has vouchssfed unto a people,
| do resolve, aea f. r-,.ss
| Ist That the name and fame of Abraham Lin
coin stand out from the history of the epoch un-
| rivalled and alone, and while we deplore his
uutimsly and cruel death, and venerate his mem
DRY, it becomes rs to initiate his wisdom, 6rm-
ness and moderation in the treatment of Yex-
ed questions, and especially TO initiate his ex-
ample in waiting for the solution of difficulties
to be furnished by the progress of time and the
logic of events. ,f ts-
ID. That President Andrew johnson, by his
unwavering devotion to the U Mon through years
ofseverest trials, has won. our highesteOn
that We cheerfully endorse the policy Of his ad-
ministrstion looking 70 the restoration of pesce
and civil order in the so-called seeded States,
and that as Union men of Ohio we win give
him our hearty and undivided support.
Sd. That the thanks of Ohio and Of this us-
ton are due to the heroic men of our army and
navy whose labors and suferiDgs have saved
the republic. We honor our martyred dead
and Joy fully welcome to their homes our re-
turning veterans.
4th. That the thanks Of this convention are
due and are hereby rendered to the loyal men
and women of Ohio, at home who have so no.
bly, and Literally sustained and cheered- our
brave soldiers in the field in their trying efforts
to maintain the national authority in conflict
with armed rebellion
5th That four years of sanguinary war with
its fearful sacrifice of life and treasure, forced
upon US by the shareholders rebellion, has dem
onstrated to us and the world that slavery and
its institutions are irreconcilably opposed to
freedom and free institutions and all the teach
iDgs Of history, the dealings Of Providence, and
our own bitter experience point us unerriDgly
to their overthrow and eradication as our only
safeguard against the recurrence of like evils in
the future.
9th That while we are anxious for an early
reconstruction of fraternal relations with the in
surgent States, we demand that such reconstrue-
tiOn shall be at such time and upon such terms
as will give unquestioned assurance of the peace
and security; not only of the loyal people Of the
rebel States but also of the peace and prOsperi-
ty of the Federal Union.
7th. That the thanks of the loyal people of
Ohio and of the Union are due to the three war
Governors of Ohio, Dennison, Tod and BrOugb,
for the earnest faithful and patriotic exercise of
the executive authority of our State during their
respective administrations Through their eff
forts and the hearty cooperation Of all loyal
people, citizens and soldiers, Ohio stands IN the
front rank in the roll of honor among her sister
States In the great struggle for national exist
ence.
otn. mat the experience OF the last fOur ears
shows the absolute necessity In all our political
actions of keeping in view steadily the great
principles of our Government, as set forth in the
Declaration of Independence
9th. That we viii cordially support the tick
this day nominated and promise our collective
and individual efforts to secure its triumphant
election.
The reading of the resolutions was frequently
interrupted by enthusiastic applause.
- Al I d
moved their adoption.
Mr. Wood, of Hamilton county, said, as life
long democrat he with pleasure seconded tbs
motion.
The previous question was moved and order
ed and the resolutions reported by the commit
tee unanimously adopted, followed by enthusi-
sstic cheering.