The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-07-13
From the Statesman, Sth inst.
The Convention and Its Candi-
dates

N"sSos
The State Convention of the Democ-
racy composed Of the representative
men of the party-cvery county in the
State being fully represented, at its meet
ing on yesterday, presented an array Of
talent and of patriotism, such as was
never seen in this city before
AT the busiest season of the year, with
a wheat crop greater in the extent Of
ground sown and double in the yield of
bushels to the acre, than the harvest of
any year before, the farmers of Ohio
gathered at the State Capital to save the
State from further Radical misrule For
the same purpose, the mechanic left his
shop-thc lawyer his brief-the mcr-
chant his store, and gave to the country
their counsel, in this, the day Of their
comtry's sorest travail,
The nomination of Gen. Rosecrans for
Governor, the soldier statesman and the
honest man, was one demanded by the
feeling of the country. In his letter to
the Soldiers and Sailors Convention at
indianapolis, one year ago, there were
sentiments breathed so dear to the Dem
ocratic heart, that its publication made
the nomination of its author foregone
conclusion. As delegation after dclega-
ton in the Convention, when the roll of
counties was called, either voted solid, or
with majority, for Rosecrans,t the cheer
ing of which, fairly made the vast hall
ring with applause, told how dear the
man, and the noble and patriotic senti-
ments of his letter were to the hearts of
the Democracy.
Gen. w. S. RoSecraus was born in the
State, of which he will, in January next,
be the chief executive officer. He is a
Democrat in his early training and by
the matlred conviction Of his mind
His talent and his patriotism needs no
endorsement at our hands. The people
will give the endorsement, if one is ne
cessary, at the polls in October next.
Thomas J. Godfrey, the nominee for
Lieutenant Governor, has represented
his District in the State Senate for the
four years past. His deep knowledge Of
parliamentary law, caused his selection
by his fellow members as President pro
tempore of the Senate, during its last
session, and the courteous manner
which he discharged the duties, Won him
golden opinions from all sorts of men.
For Judge of the Supreme Court, the
nomination of Judge W. E. Gilmore was
one eminently fit to be made. AS q
lawyer and rs a Judge, no man in Ohio
stands higher-as a gentleman and a
Democrat, honest, talented and faithful,
he has no superior on the bench Of any
Court in the State.
The nomination of Col. John NJ. Con-
nell, of Fairfield-a ripe lawyer ,and man
of character and of talent, is one that
will bear favorable comparison with
that of any Attorney General the State
has had for years. .-
Our old friend, Stephen Buhrer, the
twice chosen Mayor Of Cleveland-the
last time elected by over 1000 majority
is the nominee for State Treasurer
To doubt the capacity Of Buhrer, OF his
honesty could only be done by a man
wishing to be thought eccentric; for,
where best known, his name is synonym
for honesty and fair dealing. His pop
ularity in the city where he resides, rests
on no political chance. 1t is deep seated
in the. affections of the people, and when
elected, We feel that We run no hazard in
saying that a better or more honest
Treasurer of State ever held that office
in Ohio.
The nomination of Benjamin Church
hill, of Hamilton County, for member of
5he Board of Public Works, closes the
list of nominations made. The nomina-
Jon is one that his friends claim, is the
BEST that could be made He is honest,
capable and faithful to every trust re-
posed in him, and such is the men the
Democracy delight to honor.
DEMOCRATS OF OHIo-The ticket is
low before you. Perfect your organi-
.ation and elect it, as elected it will be,if
you do your duty. t.f-