Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-13

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Fendlcsen for l'resadene.
The Democracy Of Ohio assembled 10
State Convention on the 9Th, and
Il was the largest and most enthusiast
tic delegate convention which ever assem-
bled in the State. IL wa o complete sue
cess. Old veterans admit that il was by
far the best they ever attended. II was
characterized by that remarkable PECULIAR
ty which always indicates success-that
undonbting confidence which secures It.
lisn. Hugh }. Jewett was chosen Presi-
dent, but previous to the permanent
organization Of the Convention, the follow
ing extraordinary soeLe occurred, which we
copy from the report OF the Cincinnati In
quiysr:
II have just ~itnesseda scene which Will
long be Remembered in the political history
u OhsS, aud which 10 destined 10 have .
sremsn:ous influence upon the future poll
tics Of the country. So intense, 60 univsr-
sal. Was the feeling in favor Of Hon. George
II. Pendleton A. the next Democratic esadi-
date for the Presidency Of the United
S,ates, that this great represent ton Of the
Ohio Democracy, in State Convention,
broke through oil usual preceden.s in order
TO give il expression.
Immediately after the appointment ofthe
ordinary committees relating to the business
Of the convention, . resolution Was moved
| tina, oil resolutions be referred to the com
mittee on resolutions without debate. Al
| this juncture Geo. George W. McCook, Of
| jefferson, arose, and stated that other con-
yentons we're in session, and that, II the
matter was delsye Ohio might not have
the honor OF first presenting her favorite
son for the Presidency, the Hon. George II.
Pendleton. lie therefore moved an amend
men, that al forms and preliminaries be
dispensed with, and that without waiting
for sny report from tho committee on reso
| buttons. tho Democracy Of Ohio do now
nominate Mr. Pendleton, and send greeting
to other State conventions which are now
| IN sesslon.
The amendment was vocifesously second
cd from all quarters Of Abe house, with loud
aud dcafsning cries for the question. The
amendment was then offered ~ Judge
Tarbill, OF Brown. II was put by the tenn.
porary President, Judge Jewett, and adopted
by dsatsniugaye, that fairly made the old
building echo. Amid the greatest enthu.
siasm committee Of two WAS nominated
and elected to wait upon Mr.. Psndleton,
and request his presence at the Convention.
The chair selected Gen. Geo. w. AcCook
and Judge Tarbill ~ such committee.
In few moments they returned in com.
pany with Mr.. Pendlston. AZ sOon -
che manly form OF Ohio's favositc son was
deserted approaching the stage there ensusd
Wild nthusiasm and Immense plaudits Of
qualification They increased 10 . perfect
storm when he appear, on the stage, the
whole convention rising and giving three
cheers. lie Vas then introduced by the
Hon. Hugh J. Jswstt in some beautiful end
| appropriate impromptu remarks. to which
| Mr.. Psndlcton made brief but most feel
ing and eloquent response. The whole
scene Was one that will never Be erased
from the memory Of those who witnessed il
The spectators psrticir ated warmly in tn,
whole proceedings, and We'd With the con
vsntion in demonstrations Of enthusiasm.
This 10, beyond oil doubt, the creates
compliment that ever was paid BY any Con
vention 10 an Ohio Democrat, and il indi
Gates tho wonderful hold which Ar. Pendle
Ton has acquired upon the affections Of th
Democracy OF his native State. Nsvs
sincs the days Of General jackson were tn
, l OemoCtoCy VI OuiO ~ OuitOu iOt kbsoi
Dental candidate. II will acquire tn
greatest significance abroad, when il !
known that the friends Of both the oAndi
dates for United States Ssnator--Jrdg
Thurman ana Hon Y. l.. vallandlgham-
united in il, and il was hard 90 say whic
Of them manifested the greatest satisfaction
at the result. All former divisions in til
party were ignored. Thoss heretofor
classed as war Democrats" and those stig
matizsd ~ "Pcacc men," We'd with eact
other in doing honor 20 Ohio's noble son.
Tho following is the speech Of Mr.. Pen
dlston's on being introduced to the Conven
ton - the Democratic standard bearer il
the next Presidential contest:
M. PsHpLEros's spsEcn.
Mr.. Pendieton said:
Ma. PRssiDsnr AND GENTLEMEN or IN
CONVENTION fails me to express
the emotions Of my heart a this moment
thank you for the high honor you hav
done. thank you Tor the approval Of m,
convictions, my character and my conduct
but, gentlemen, l thank you still more be
cause this compliment comes from the tried
the true, and tho triumphant Democracy Q
my own native State-a Democracy which
by its patien, and devoted courage, its he
roic effort, and its unswcrving fidelity I
sound principle, has achieved within tn
last year IAN unparalleled success, and, il
the short space of five years, has brough
op from . minority Of q hundred thou
sand to a majority in the State.
The issues that were presented last yea
we're well worthy Of the struggle. The!
were TO sustain the supremacy of the white
race, AMI prevent the Attenuation Of th,
States Of the Union, and Abe protection. o
our own States OF Ohio from hybrldation
They were to raise from the shoulders Of
suffering AMI over taxed and oppressed
people the burdens about 10 be put on then
and to lead them into a new career OF pros
pcrity, and these sans issues are to be set
tied in tho coming contest, not only in on
own State but in the whole country. TIL
people Of Ohio will continue thei. effort
and II they do, the statesman, whoever he
may be, who shall receive from tho Nation
al Convention shc honor Of bearing our flag
will plant it in triumph upon the high pie
ccs Of power in the Federal Government,
Gentlemen, again:I thank you.
ased For Secretary Of State. Thomsi
| uuooAIu Iot supreme Judge, liilSm b
F,rck for School Commissioner, ). j
kirkwood for Member Of Board Of Publi,
worka, Arthur Hughes.
Tho following delegates were elected del
egates at large to the National Cow on ton
Washington Mclean. George W. McCook
John q. Thompson and W. W. Armstrong
Hugh J. Jewsst end Rufus p. Raoney
we're nominated electors At large amid the
widest enthusiasm and rejoicing.
General 0sosgs w. N cCooh, from Oh,
Committee % kssolutio Nc, suboittsd d.
following report
Tun PLAfBonM
Resolced, That tho Democracy Of Obi
congratulate The country upon The improv
Cd aspect Of political affairs, % evidence,
BY the State elections Of 1867, and that the
look forward with hope and confidence i
the result Of that momentous struggle upo,
which they ere about to enter and upol
which dspesds, 10 % great degree, th
future peace and prosperity Of the Union.
Resolrsd, That ~ ere unaltersbly oppou
cd to the doctrine which leads 70 sousolida
tion. We sensw with unfisgging zeal an
increased energy our attachment to that pc
litioal creed which has ever been 90 stauncl,