The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-01-14
The Convention u Complete
Success.
Unanimity of Feeling.
FLATTERING RECEPTTON or
PENDLETON.

PENDLETON.
HIS sPE ECEI
T H E P L A T Fo RM !.
The Greenback Policy Endorsed.
RIGHTS OF AMERICAN CTTI-
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Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer]
CoHUMBUs, o., Jan. 8, 1868.
The representatives of the Democracy
of Ohio met in State Convention IN Ellis
ler's Atheneum, in this city, at precisely
II o'clock this forenoon, and were called
to order by John G. Thompson, Chairman
Of the Democratic State Central Commit
tee.
On motion, Hon. Hugh j. Jewett was
elected temporary President, and, on be-
ing introduced to the Convention spoke
as follows:
SPEECH OF JUDGE JEwETT.
q Judge Jewett, on taking the chair as
temporary President Of the Convention,
said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: |
thank you for The unexpected and unmer-
tied honor of hsinglcalled to preside tenn
porarilY over ypIr deliberations.
This is not the occasion for me to de.
tain you in the discussion Of the various
questions which have been, and will, in
the ensuing canvass, be presented to US
for consideration and decision. Upon all
these important questions nay views have
been fully made>known to you. either in
person or through the press.
Iappreciate the Importance Of the du-
ties yon have devolyed upon me; / also
trust / appreciate the important duties
devolying on y9ks-
The eyes-f the people are upon this
Convention. The Democracy of the
whole Union are looking to US, and the
result Of our deliberations will undoubt-
edly effect,for good or evil, the prospects
of those sympathizing with US in our
opinions and sentiments in our sister
States.
It isimportant, therefore that we should
act with calmness and with wisdom, that
whatever we do should be characterized
by harmony, and evince a determination
to disregariiall considerations other than
/ those we keiisye Compatible with the good
4 Of our country e. =
That your action should be SO charac
terized is anxiously hoped for BY all true
lovers of the country in every section o
the Union.
/ That you may meet those hopes ane
those expectations is the profound prayer
Of him who is now before you.
/ Henry v. Kerr, of Clermont; Jane:
Gilmore, of Preble; A. Il. Van Cleaf, o.
Pickaway, and G. w. Hill, of Ashland
we're made temporary Secretaries.
The Congressional Districts were cali,
led, and the Committees on Credentials
Permanent Organization, Rules and Or
der of Business, Resolutions, and to Sc
iect State Central Committee were an
nounced.
THE NOMINATION OF MR.. PENDLEToN Fol
PREsIDENT-ExTRAoRDINARY SCENE.
! I have just witnessed a scene which
Twill long he remembered in the politica
history of Ohio, aud which is destined
to have a tremendous influence upon tht
future politics of the country. So intense
SO universal, was the feeling in favor o
the Hon. George H. Pendleton as tht
next Democratic candidate for the Pres
idency of the United States, that thii
great representation of the Ohio Democ
racy, in State Convention, broke through
all usual customs and precedents in order
TO give it expression.
Immediately after the appointment Of
the ordinary committees relating to the
business of the Convention, resolution
was moved that all resolutions be referred
to the Committee on Resolutions without
debate. At this juncture Gen. Geo. w
McCook, of jefferson, arose, and stated
that other Conventions were in session
and that, if the matter were delayed, Ohio
might not have the honor of first pre-
senting her favorite son for the Presi
dency, the Hon. George III. Pendleten.-
He therefore moved an amendment thai
! all forms and pleliminaries be dispensed
with, and that without waiting for any re-
port from the Committee on Resolutions
the Democracy of Ohio do now nominate
| Mr.. Pendleton, aud send greeting to 9th
| ler State Conventions which are now in
session.
i The amendment was vociferously sec.
, onded from all quarters of the house, with
loud and deafeuing cries for the question
The amendment was then offered BY
Judge Tarbill, of Brown. 1t was put BY
f the temporary President, Judge Jewett
and adopted by deafening aye, tha
fairly made the old building echo. AmiG
the greatest enthusiasm committee O.
two was nominated and elected to wal
upon Mr.. Pendleton and request his pres
ence at the Convention. The Chair Sc
lected Gen. G. w. McCook and Judge
Tarbill, as such committee.
In few moments they returned il
company with Mr.. Pendleton. As soor
as the manly form Of Ohio's favorite sol
was deserted approaching the stage, ther,