The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1866-08-31
Proceedings OF the wood County
Democratic Convention.

Pursuant to call the Democratic voters Of Wood
County met in Bowling Green, August 25, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for Sheriff, one
Commissioner for long term,and one Commissioner
for short term Ito fill vacancy occasioned by the
death of John w Woodbury. and Probate Judge.
On motion, ]. R. Tyler was called to the Chair,
and John Powers aud Solon Davis were made
Secretaries.
The following committees were then (on motion)
appointed by the Char:
Committee on Resolations-H. II. Dodge, w. r.
Bryant, Samuel Biggerstaf, john Weaver and j.
u. Mcdonald,
Committee for selection of candidates licl Bar
ton, j. J. Smith, NJ. b. Tracy, L. f, Dubbs and
Isaac Clay. IL
Com,qittee on Rules and Permanent Organization
A. l.. Fowler, Michael Hays, Peter Fryman, ,Chas.
Beaupre and J. X. Apger.
Committee TO report Central C5mmitee-E. A. Hig
gins, Peter Cranker and James Sargent.
Committee on Rules, &C.. reported as follows:
All Democrats present shall be entitled to vote
and a majority of all votes shall be necessary to
choice, and that the present officers shall remain
the permanent ones.
Candidates are to be balloted for in the following
order: LIST, Sheriff. 3D. Commissioners; Sd, Probate
Judge.
Report adopted.
Committee to report Central Committee reported
the following, viz
George Knoll, John Powers, ]. J. Smith, NJ.
Hayes and A. Williams; Perrysburg; John U.
Leary, Lake; Joseph Shook, Troy; G. Beaupre,
Webster; j. Clay, Freedom; Samuel Biggerstaf;
Montgomery; N. Hatfield, Perry; j. Weaver
N. L. Besanson, Milton CIV. Mcdonald, Weston;
E. Donaldson, Washington; Hez. Rush, M'ddleton
NJ. b. Tracy, Plain; W. Avery, Center George
Youngst, Portage l.. F. Dubbs, Liberty.
Report adopted
The Convention next proceeded to vote for nom
ination of candidates.
On motion the rules were suspended aud j. W..
Graham was unanimously declared the choice of
the Convention for Sheriff.
On motion, George Knoll for Commissioner for
long term, and George j. Lee for short term, were
declared the unanimous choice of the Convention.
On motion, David Cargo was declared the unan-
imous choice of the Convention for Probate Judge.
The Committee on Resolutions submitted the fol-
lowing, which were adopted
Resolved, LIST. That we cordially indorse and re-
affirm the declaration of principles adopted by the
Ohio Democratic State Convention.
I'd. That in General II. s. Commager, candidate
for member of the next Congress from this District
recognize true Democrat, brave officer, and
gallant standard-bearer for the Union of this
District to rally around and we pledge him our
most hearty and enthusiastic support.
Sd. That in the selection of Henry H. Dodge,
Esq, as a candidate for the office OF Judge in this
OlStflctj We recognize q nomination enlnently III tp
be made, and in every way deserving our most
earnest support.
4th. That we pledge to the nominees of this Com
wention cheerful, earnest, and cordial support,
and will use Our utmost endeavors to secure their
election.
On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs Dodge
Frisbee and Weaver, as a committee to confer with
the members of the Convention as to the Tina and
place of holding meetings throughout the county.
The following are the times and places desig-
mated
Liberty Township, at Cass Hall, Saturday, Sep
tember g. p NJ.
T0ntogany, Friday, September IA, 2 p, NJ.
Webster Township, at 10 mile House, Monday
September IL, 2 p. NJ.
Stony Ridge, Tuesday, September IS, 2 p. NJ.
Weston, Thursday, September 20, 2 PM.
Rowling Green, Saturday, September 22 2 p M
FreepOrt, Tuesday, September 20, ppm.
Henry Township, at z etis School House, Thurs
day, September 27, 2 pm.
Bloom Center, Wednesday evening, October g.
Perrysburg, Court House, Friday evening, Oct 5
On motion 1t was resolved to transmit for publ
cation a copy Of the proceedings of this Convention
to the Perrysburg JOURNAL, Bowling Green Adeo
cate and the Democratic Record.
There being no further business to transact thC
Convention adjourned sine die.
J. r. TYLER, President.
sCID S. DAyIs' FDSrAS' Secretaries.