Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-08-01

folly to attempt. JEROME.
IFrom the Madison County Democrat
Seventh District Congressional
COnven ention-A Gala Day in Lon
don-Large Attendance-Grea
Enthusiasm.
The Democracy of the Seventh District
met at London on Monday to nominate
candidate for Congress. The occasion was
one long to be remembered-in fact no such
demonstration has been had here since the
memorable Gubernatorial campaign of
1868. The day was a delightful one, and
at an early hour preparations for having a
time worthy the cause were visible on every
hand. .r r.. .-,.
DECORATIONS. ~ ...
The s'star spangled banner fioated ma
iestically from the Cowling House, Demo-
crdt Office, Toland Block, Weber's new
block, Warmers block, Phifer House, Biggs
Thomas queensware store, Court House,
Riley's flour depot and numerous other
public and private buildings, while several
large flags were suspended across Main and
Main Cross streets at different points.
SPRINGFIELD DELEGATION. rss
The Springfield delegation arrived at 911ss
O'Clock, numbering more persons than the
whole crowd at the Radical Convention
held here two weeks since. The deleq ates
and outsiders were composed of some of
the best citizens of Clarke county, all earn
est workers for the nomination of John H.
Thomas.
THE EVENT OF THE DAY ~
was the arrival of the Franklin delegation
a few minutes later by special train from
Columbus. The train consisted of four
well-tilled passenger coaches and a plat
form car upon which was delegation of
the "Franklin White Boys in Blue" hav-
ing in charge their new field piece. The
Boys were under the command of Lieut..
J Clarkson (Spivins of the STATEsMAN,) who
had the gun located on the vacant lot op-
posite our Office and made it speak in tones
of thunder, causing the RAIDS. to think
that their lease on the Treasury had about
ceased. This delegation were also accom-
panied by fine band of martial music.
MT. STERLING SILVER BAND. H
? at 101s O'clock the Mt. Sterling Silver
Band, the pride of Madison county, arrived
in their band car drawn by four beautiful
caparisoned horses. The band paid us the
compliment of the first piece of music on
their arrival, for which we tip our old tile.
This band has made remarkable progress in
music since their last visit to London, and
as they have been to considerable expense
in purchasing instruments, hiring teacher,
&C., we hope to see them literally patron
lied during the campaign. = q.
l1fa-t+r THE; CONVENTION -- go
was promptly called to order at 2 O'Clock by
o John G.. Thompson, Chairman of the Dis
trict Executive Committee, this hour being
announced before special train from Co
lumbus was agreed upon. A full report of
the proceedings will be found elsewhere.
u -hsfnyov vi SPEAKING. usFes Las -9f
Immediately after the nomination the
q vast crowd repaired to the east front of the
Court House to hear the speaking amid the
l. a. g - Il I. Al l.
A speakers stand had been erected in the
rear of which was stretched large Amer
lean flag and in front streamer some %
feet long. Inscribed on the latter were
these words: :" The Peoples choice-Sey-
mour, Blair and Greenbacks." vidaao7a )
The first speaker was our nominee for
Congress, John 81. Thomas, whom Judge
Clark announced as tour next member oil
Congress-" The Judge stated that he had
not presided over a Democratic Conven-
p tion since 1852, when he had the pleasure
of Introducing Hon. Samuel S. Cox, the
nominee for the same position, who was
triumphantly elected, and he believed a like
. result would be achieved by John III
Thomas in October. cff4E-1 ~ l.s
G Mr.. Thomas having been quite unwell for
several days past was obliged to deliver his
speech from manuscript. 1t was master
ly effort, to which assent and cheers were
repeatedly given. Mr.. Thomas is man OF
pleasing address, uses good language, has
a fine delivery and has only to be seen and
2 heard to be appreciated. During the pro-
gress of the canvass he will visit all parts
of the district and talk to the people on the
issues OF the day.. uf
Calls were then made for the inimitable
Joe Geiger, who responded in one of his
usual pleasing efforts. After a short ad-
dress from Colonel Baber the Congressional
Convention adjourned sine die.
RATIFICATION MEETING. ta.
At seven o'clock the firing of cannon and
music by the band, called the people to the
same place to ratify the nominees of the
New York Convention--Horatio Seymour
and Frank P. Blair. In few minutes tht
Court House steps and temporary seati
were filled with men and women. when
upon motion, Col. W. 81. Squires was called
to -presidc.-The frat speaker was Hon
George w. HOuk, of Dayton, who spoke fol
more than an hour in opposition to the rev
olutionary policy of the Republican party
He was followed by e. B. Eshelman, Esq,
the talented editor of the STATESMAN, wht
left good impression with his audience
and fine reputation for himself. We hope
| to have him speak frequently in Madison
county during the canvass.
CONCLUSION.
The meeting did not adjourn until nea
midnight, when all went home satisfied
| that it was well to be there. The campaign
| in old Madison opens glorlously for tn
| Democracy and the ball should be KEEP
| rolling from now until the second Tuesda!
| in October, when she can give John b
Thomas and the whole county ticket tw
| hundred majority. -.-
SHERIFF WILSON, the gentlemanly an
efficient Marshal of Wooster, has just con
cluded the taking of the census of the vii
lage, preparatory to its Incorporation as
city Of the second class. His report show
the aggregate population of the place to b
| 5,454 The number of males is 2,744, an
females 27lO. The total colored populatio
is 25-males 13, females II. The popula
tion, as reported by the Marshal, is n
mushroom or inflated population. but