The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-09-04
congressional Convention.
MARIETTA, ONO, Aug. 23, 1866,

Pursuant to the call of the several
Democratic County Central Committees,
the Delegates met in Marietta for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for Con-
gress in the 10Th Congressional District.
The Convention was called to order by
w. G. Hood, Chairman of the Washing
ton County Central Committee.
On motion, Hon. ]. K. Norris of Mon
roe, was called to the Chair, and W. G.
Hood, of Washington, appointed Secre-
tary, on temporary organization.
On motion of j. S. Way, of Monroe,
Committee of one from each County
was chosen on Credentials, of which j.
S. Way was Chairman.
On motion of WIS. Wiley, of Monroe,
Committee of one from each county
was chosen on permanent organization, of
which W. S. Wiley, was Chairman.
On motion Of Mr.. Hart, of Washing
ton, Committee Of one from each coun-
ty was chosen on Resolutions, of which
E. Headley, of Monroe, was Chairman.
The following gentlemen were then
named as candidates: Judge Hanna, of
Morgan; Mr.. Cartwright, of Meigs; Mr..
Anderson, of Washington; Hon, j, R.
Motris, of Monroe. Gen. w. P. Rich
ardson, of Washington.
The County Delegations and the seve
raj Committees then selected places for
consultation
On motion, the Convention took a re.
cess until o'clock, P NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by
the President.
The Committee on Credentials then
made their report: Athens to have II,
Meigs 10, Morgan 16, Monroe 2S, Wash
ington 81 votes in this Convention.
The Committee on Permanent Organi-
zation then reported the following named
persons as officers: President, j. R. Nor
|ris, of Monroe. Vice Presidents, VIM.
Golden. Athens; George Lee, Meigs; VIM.
G. Webb, Monroe; H. NJ. Davis, Morgan;
VIM. H. Oldham, Washington. Secreta-
ries, EJerome Stephenson, Athens; John
Bates, Meigs; W. s. Wiley, Monroe;
Thomas Crew, Morgan; VIC. Hood, Wash
ington.
The Committee on Resolutions made
the following report:
ResolUed, That this Convention endorse
the Philadelphia Convention, held in
Philadelphia, which convened August IA,
1866, and the restoration policy of Pres
ident johnson.
The name of Mr.. Anderson, of Wash
ington, was Withdrawn, and the name Of
NJ. D. Follett, of Washington, was offer
ed.
The Convention then proceeded to
make nomination, and on the first bal
lot Athens cast II votes and Meigs 10
votes for Gen. w. P. Richardson; Nor
gah,cast 16 votes for Judge Hanna; Mon
roe cast % votes for J. R. Morris, ana
Washington cast 81 votes for NJ. D. Fol
lett.
The name of Judge Hanna was with
drawn.
On the second ballot, Athens cast IL
votes, Meigs 5and Morgan 8, for Rich
ardson, Monroe cast % and Washington
81 votes for Follett.
Mr.. Follett having received majority
of the whole vote cast was declared the
nominee of the Convention.
o On motion of W.S. Wiley, the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Follett was declared un IAN
imous.
On motion, Committee of one from
each county was appointed to wait upon
Mr.. Follett and notify him of his nomi-
nation and to request him to address the
Convention. t
The Committee left the room and re-
turned with Mr.. Follett, who addressed
the Convention briefly. The Convention
was also addressed by Hon. j. R. Morris.
On motion of j. S. Way, the proceed
Iings Of this Convention were ordered to
be published in the Democratic papers
throughout the District.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
without day.
J.R. MORRIS, Chm.
v. v. s s, WlSB4, WGGR; Secs.