The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-08

have declared or could have declared more than
that.
Ny fellow citizens, it is impossible in this
heated air, for me to speak further. thank you
again for the nomination you have conferred
upon me- thank you, say again. for the con-
| fidence which that nominations implies hope
| that during the canvass l will not abuse your
trust, or betray your confidence, do anything
| unworthy of man ut to be trusted with the
| standard of the Democratic party in this year
ISL the forerunner of 1872, which is to witness
| the triumph of Democratic principles and the
constitutional administration. / Applause.l
| Speech from Hon. Samuel f. Hunt.
At the conclusion of General McCook's speech,
on motion of Mr.. Houk, of Montgomery, Mr..
Hunts nomination was made unanimous, and
Mr.. Hunt addressed the Convention follows
Mr. President and GTe'stleaaeaa Of the Coacefion:
1 appreciate this as the most distinguished COM
pliment of my life. To have been selected by
i've hundred Democratic representatives in con-
dred and fifty thousand voters of the third COM
moHwealth in the Union, is compliment which
any man might appreciate, but when 1t is be-
slowed upon young man, it is a compliment
which doubly appreciate.
No man can say that have solicited this NOM
lnatIon no man can say that have desired this
nomination On the other hand when my
friends, and my friend McCook told me last
night that was to be q candidate objected to
it. nor did desire it, nor do now desire to be
candidate, and if the committee will select an
other candidate will decline 1t is a position
do not want yet in making these remarks it is
not because Of any want of fealty TO the Demo-
cratic party. have voted for it, given my voice
believe its principles were right then; believe
they are right now. believe its mission is to
restore to us the blessings of good Government
believe 1t Is the mission of that party to lift the
burdens of expressions which now weigh down
the people OF the South. believe it is the mis-
sion of that party to establish tariff as closely
approximating free trade as possible. believe
it is the mission of that party to make-as it has
done in the past-this a glorious and free Gov
eminent
Now, gentlemen. in again thanking you, 1 do
it from a heart yelling up, say from heart
yelling up with the most exalted with the most
tender, with the most appreciatiye feelings. 1
appreciate it as a compliment which a young
man might well appreciate And now as the
in the matter there remains for me but one duty
a duty in which have never faltered; a duty /
never hesltated to perform; that is simply to
close up the phalanX and charge along the whole
line [Applause.l believe the Democratic
party will very soon be restored to power, and
that it will lift from the South the oppressive
burdens upon it, and will stop all interference
of Self-goVernment and the liberty of the citi-
zens. That end invoke upon this assembly, L
invoke upon our cause, invoke upon the coun-
try the blessings of Almighty God.
The Convention, at the conclusion of Mr..
Hunts speech, took recess until eight O'Clock,
to meet in Wagner's Hall, the Opera House be-
ing engaged for the night
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at s
O'Clock. Some time occupied in the ar
rangement of delegates by districts. The Or
der of business was the nomination of Attorney
General.
t. j. Carran, of Cleveland; Jefferson Palm of
Trumbull; Ed. Wallace, of Clark; L. Baber, of
Franklin, were nominated.