The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1866-05-30
GREAT ~THUsIA

Pursuant to the call of the Democratic
State Central Committee, the delegates from
the several counties representing the Demo
cracy of the State Of Ohio, assembled in
Naughton Hall, in the city of Columbus, on
Thursday, May oath, 1866, and were called
to order By JOHN G. Dun, Chairman Of the
State Central Committee.
On mott n Of John G.. Thompson, of
Franklin, Hugh j. Jewett, of Muskingum,
county, was called to the chair as temper
airy President of the Convention.
A. J. Malone, of Hamilton county, was
chosen temporary Secretary; and A. r. Van.
cleaf, Of Piekaway county, John 4. Cock
Grill, Of Butler county, and a. j. Wylie, Of
Wayne, county, were appointed Assistant
Secretaries. ....,... rarL 2
Remarks OF Hon. III. J.. Jewetf.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Jewett said: O.
1t is gratifying, gentlemen Of the Convpn-
ton, rnder the circumstances by which we
are surrounded, TO meet 50. many ofthe iu-
teiligent and patriotic Democracy of the
State. Applause. So large a represen-
tation in this Convention augurs we'll for
the future of the party, and therefore, for
the future Of the county. | shall not un-
dertake, gentlemen, to t~or"stall the action of
this Convention hy any prolonged remarks.
| have full confidence that this body is to
be a harmonious on. and that whatever
they do will be well done, for the Interest
and right of all the States as guaranteed By
| the Constitution under which the Cni0l was
| formed, aud by the strict observance If which
alone can we return to rcacr anl' Uhion.-
| thank you, gentlemen, for this renewed
evidence ofyour regard. | now declare the
| Convention to be in order and ready to plo-
coed with business. .'t ''" ,
TESTIMONIAL TO JOHN LARwILL. '
Mr., Fallandigham addressed the Chair
and said: '",'t
There is a gentleman present who, more
than forty years ago, presided at the first
Democratic State Convention held in Ohio.
in the days of Andrew Jackson; one who,
having learned the principles Of the Dem
~ocratic party from the fathers who founded
this Repubti; and whose principles made it
grand and great, is resolved ncvcr'to learn
or know aught except those time honored
principles; | mean John Larwill, Of Wayne
county. Applause. And move you, as
a testimonial Of respect to this veteran in
the great cause, who has lived to see a Lar
ty in which he was born, and had existence
before he was born, still in existence to-day,
and hoping to see it soon Triumphant again.
| therefore move that he be invited to sit
with the officers Of this Convention during
its sittlngs.
The motion was seconded end carried, and
3ir. IArwM was conducted to the platform.
where the Chairman introduced him to the
audience,
Mr.. Larwill said that his feeble state Of
health would prevent him. if he were capa
bic, of giving his views of the present condi
ton of the country, and its future. Iha'
will be done blythe gentlemen who will pre-
side over this Convention, in a suitable man
ner, r | will say | am, perhaps, the only ont
living, except one who is left, who was hert
at the organization of this party in 1924
He attended nearly all the Conventions from
that time to the present. He hoped h
would live to give further aid to the Demo
cracy in their efforts to preserve this Tn
ion. u.. -f.- Dr..
Mr.. Olds presented the following resolu
ton, which was adopted: bod. ..f r1ff.g.I
ResoJred, That all resolutions offered il
this Convention, be submitted to the com
! mlttee on Resolutions, without debate. .a.
On motion, the several committees were
announced to effect a permanent o~rganiza
3 ton: lou.
Philip Donahuc represented the lGt
District Oh the Committee on Credentials
l DR.. Francis Rea, of Guernsey, represent
c ed the 10th District on the Committee O.
Permanent Organization Rules and order Q
Business. ', 'I' 7''2 a' W
" j, II, Collins, Of Belmont, Representa-
this District on the Committee on Resolu
= items. .H".'s ra E.oIa a hso s9rla e
n Hon. j. B Reed, Of Tuqcarawas, repre-
8 scented this District on the Committee to Sc
lect State Central Committee.
On motionT the Convention took a recess
until 2 o'clock5P. NJ, sfsss3E