Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-12-25


of principle and policy, will do nothing to
destroy or iDjure the harmony of the Dem
ocratic organization. s g-.-s. -
We are satisfied that we could speak
with confidence as to the action of these
gentlemen, each of whom in turn we had
sition above named, and upon whom, there
fore, we had no slight claims. Thus the
path is smoothed tor a, united and harmo-
nious Convention. The bow of promise is
in the sky. The Republicans who. have
counted upon strife and dissension, will
be disappointed. We make the announce
ment with confidence ;oE LEI & and with nnalioyed
vention will attend to its duties and the
Legislature will do its likewise, and both
will be performed to the entire satisfaction
OF the Democracy and Conservative men
Of the State. ~ III - TTTI
The question of Senator has no business
worst discord of the Radicals within the
last twelve years 1t was never obtruded
upon it. They have always had the sense
to admit, and we know all our Democratic
friends will respect the wishes of their
candidates, as well as consult their own
judgment, by doing likewise.
from the Hillsboro Gazette.l
Our CANDIDATE FOR THE Presidency.
Hon. William Allen and Governor Hora
considered candidate for the Presidency,
we withdraw the name OF the former from
our masthead and supply its place with
the name of Hon. George 81. Pendleton,
upon whom all Democratic eyes seem to be
centered at present; besides, we regard Mr..
Pendleton as the most worty man for the
place.
LFrom the Chillicothe Advertiser.1
SUPREME JUDGE.-As the Democracy
| q CnInmhns
the Sth of next month to put in nomi-
nation gentlemen for various public
positions in the gift of the people, we wish
| to present for their consideration the name
OF the Hon. w. II. Stafford, of Chillicothe,
in connection with the position of Supreme
Judge; Mr., Stafford is already well known
to the people of the State, having served
In the Ohio Senate with so much distinction
during 1858 and 1853 as to secure for him
the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant
Governor in 1859. He is an able and expe-
rienced lawyer, gentleman; of extensive
learning, and possesses snavity OF man.
ners which make him universally popular.
| He Is manOf pure character and staun-
cher Democrat is not to be found. The con-
ventiOn win honor itself by comforting the
nomination upon Mr.. Stafford.
From the Seneca Advertiserl
STATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER The
Cleueldnd Plain Dealer of the 10th inst, has
the following announcement, which we
heartily indorse: sIs-'-tes
"The name of T. J. Kirkwood, Esq,
formerly Superintendent of Schools in Bu-
cyrus, but now filling that position in Tiff
fin, will be presented to the Democratic
State Convention as candidate for School
Commissioner. Mr.. KirkwoOd is an un-
wavering Democrat, and a gentleman OF
acknowledged ability. He has a large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintance, who will
take great pleasure in using their fnflu-
ence to secure for him position which he
would fill with great credit to himself and
the State.''
Mr.. Kirkwood is well known to our citf-
Zens as the able and efficient ,Superinten-
dent of our Union Schools, q position he
has filled to the entire satisfaction of ALL
His experience as teacher, for many
for the position Of State School COmmis-
sioner.
lFrom the Ohio Democrat.l
sSERGEANr-AT- A RMS OF THE SENATE.--We
understand our fellow-citizen; George w.
Dougherty, will be an applicant before the
Senate of Ohio for Sergeant-at-Arms.M Mr..
IDougherty is we'll qualified for the posi-
ton, and we hope he may succeed. He has
been identified with the Tuscarawas De-
of its adversity labored zealously for its
welfare. 10 ~ t.sa' ,f "s'9 ''
From the Seneca Advertiser.I 81
EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN.-As several at
tempts have been made during the past
year to have a meeting of the editorial fra
ternity, at Columbus, without success, we
would suggest that meeting be held du-
ring the session of the State Convention
The PRESS will no doubt be we'll repre-
sented, and no better opportunity than this
will be presented for consultation and the
dicarrcctnn nf of of inrr fn xIyn
fare OF the press in Ohio.