The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-06-30

unanimous.
For Attorney General, G. N. Olds, of
Franklin, aud W. Ii. West, of Logan, were
named. Tho name of Mr.. Olds, however,
was Withdrawn before the vote commenced,
and Mr. West was nominated by acclama-
ton.
For School Commissioner, tho candidates
woro E. +. White, tho prcsont incumbent,
and Captain j. G. Norris, of Harrison coun-
ty. The army delegations cast thoir undi-
vidod voto Ql3) for Norris, and no was
nominated by majority of 226, receiving
403 votes against III for White
For Clerk of tho Supreme Court, Cap
tain Rodney Foos, of Clinton county. was
nominated Ills competitors wore e. 7.
Hall, OF Muskingum, and N. s. Miller, of
Knox comfy. Tho army delegations voted
almost solid for Foos. Tho nomination
was inado unanimous.
For Member Of the Board of Public
Works tho only candidate named was tho
} present incumbent, James Moore, Esq,
who was unanimously re.nominatod.
Tho President and Secretaries of the
Convention were instructed to notify Cen
eral Cox OF bis nomination.
This completed tho nominations. whom
tho Convention was called to order to hear
tho reading of the resolutions from the
committoo, which was road by Judge W.
NJ. Dickson. of Hamilton county. Chairman
of the Committoo, as follows:
Tho Union people of Ohio, grateful to
Almighty God for tho overthrow OF tho Re.
bellion, and tho preservation of the Nation.
al integrity, for the blessings OF peacc, and
for all tho favors which fIo hos youchsafod
unto us as q people, do
Resolve, LIST, That tho uamo and famo of
Abraham Lincoln stand out from tho his
tory of the epoch unrivaled and alone, aud
while wo deplore his untimely and cruel
death and venerato his memory, it becomes
us to initiate his wisdom, firmnoss and mod
GRAFTON In tho treatment of vexcd questions,
and especially to initiate his example in
waiting for tho solution Of dificultos, to be
furnished by tho progress Of time aud tho
logic OF ovonts.
2,l. That President Androw johnson, by
his unwavering devotion to tho Union
through years of sovorost trial, has won our
highest confidence; that VIC cheerfully in
dorse tho policy of his administration look.
ing to tho restoration of peace and civil or
der 10 tho 30 called seeded States, and that
as Union men of Ohio, wo will give him our
hearty and undivided support.
nation arc duo to tho heroic men of our ai-
my and navy, whose labors aud sufferings
have saved tho Republic. Wo honor our
martyred dead, and joyfully welcome to
their homos our returning Veterans.
4th That tho thanks of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to tho
loyal men and women of Ohio at homo, who
have so nobly and Literally sustained and
cheered our brave soldiers in the field, in
their trying efforts to maintain tho na
tional authority, in conflict with armed re-
belIion.
9Th. That four yoars of sanguinary war,
with its fearful sacrifice of life and treas
ure, forced upon US by tho Shareholders
Rebellion has demomstratcd'to US and to the
world that slavery and its institutions arc
irreco ncilably opposed 10 freedom and FREQ
institutions; and all tho Teachings Of bisto.
ry, the dealings of Providence and our own
bitter experience point unerringly to their
overthrow and eradication as our only safo-
guard against tho recurrence of like OWLS
in the future.
9th. That, whilo VIC ore anxious for an
early reconstruction of fraternal relations
with tho insurgert States, wo demand that
such reconstruction shall be at such time,
and upon such terms as will give unques.
tiOuCu ucoutupSo "a hho PooOo ouN oSChtNy
not only of tho loyal people of the rebel
States, but also of the peace and prosperity
of tho Federal Union.
7th. That the thanks of tho loyal people
of Ohio and OF tho Union arc duo to tho
three Governors Of Ohio, DENNTsoN. TOD
and BRoUGH. for the earnest, faithful and
! patriotic exercise of the Executive Authori-
" of our State during their respective ad.
c;~k. <:np m hok thvnn nnh thoir .Tnrfa
and tho hearty cooperation Of our loyal
people, citizens and soldiers. Ohio stands in
| the front rank in tho roll of honor among
her sister States, in The great struggle for
national existence.
9th. That the experience of tho last
four years shows tho absolute necessity in
all our political action of keeping steadily
in view the great principles OF our Govern
ment as set forth in tho Declaration of In
dependence.
9th. That we. will cordially support the
tickot this day nominated, and promise our
collective and individual efforts to secure
; its triumphant election.
Tho reading of the resolutions was fre
. quently interrupted by enthusiastic up
: plause.
> At their conc usion. Hon. Ben. Esglestor
moved thoir adoption. .r
MIR. Wood, of Hamilton county, said, as
life-long Democrat,h be With pleasure second
cd the motion.
f Before tho question could be put. d. M
Piatt came forward 20 offer some addition
= al resolutions, understood to be of NOR
!, radical character, when the previous Ques
~ ton was moved and ordered and the reso
n lu'ions reported by the committee unan
q mously adopted. followed by enthusiast
ir cheering.
;. A vote of thanks was rendered to tn
President and Secretaries of tho Conveu
| lian for thu ahla diachaEna Of ILai. d..Iiaa