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

pressed his thanks for the honor conferred in the
Genzesaen Of he Conrention:-I return my
thanks to you for the honor of being designated
to preside over your temporary organization
am admonished by the earnestness manifested
by you that need make no suggestions as to the
duties that tcall yon together; Not only the State
of Ohio but the whole country is looking to the
action of this Convention, and from the serious
and intelligent manifestation have witnessed.
1 am sure all will unite in one common effort to
wrest from the party in power the control of the
State and Nation. [Applause-l To the Demo-
cratic party all are looking for reform. and it is
within our power to achieve it. fCheers.l am
sure we meet in the spirit to accomplish such an
object. hope the temporary organization viii
pass of pleasantly, and promote the purpose we
The following gentlemen were chosen tempo
rary Secretaries:
Assistant Secretaries-R. McMurry, of Au-
glaize; v Gutzwiler. of Richland; J. p. SAINT
nyer. of Hamilton; e. NJ Brown, of Cuyahoga.
appointment of Copansittees.
The roll of Congressional Districts was called,
and the following committeeman were reported
to the Convention:
Committee on Credentials.
First District-Charles Hof Hamilton.
Second-J. G. Holmes. Hamilton.
Third-A. Dunlap, Preble.
Fifth. Moffat, Wyandotte.
Sixth-John W. Evans, Brown.
Seventh-C. w. Dewey, Greene.
Eigth-R. Il. Hurlbut, Delaware.
Ninth-A. P. Skellinger, Huron.
Tenth-S. J. Moore. Putnam
Eleventh-John Kaley, GalIia
Twelfth-W. N. Bowen, Hooking
Thirteenth-CharlesF f. Sanxter. Coshocton.
Fourteenth-W. H. Miller, Medina.
Fifteenth-Henry Bohl, Washington.
eyenteenth--Samuel Mcmillan. Jefferson.
Eighteenth-D. c. Page, Lake
Nineteenth. b. Brown, Ashtabula-
Committee on Permanent Organization and Order
of Bassiness.
First Districts. W. Hoffman, Hamilton.
Second-E. III. Garrets0n, Logan.
Third-F. NJ. Conrad, Warren.
FOurth-J. s. Dawson, Logan.
Fifth--F. G. LeBlond, Mercer.
Sixth--E. S. Guthrie Highland.
Seyenth-John H. Thomas Clarke
Eighth--S. s. Bloom, Richland.
Ninth-W. W. Redfeld, Huron.
TentE--s. NJ. Heller, Henry.
Eleveuth-Jesse Ellis. Adams
Twe1fth--R. E. Huston, Perry.
Thirteenth-Wm. Parr, Licking.
Fourteenth-G. s. Abbott, Lorain.
Fifteenth-T. G. Allen, Monroe.
Sixteenth-O. II. Hoover, Tuscarawas.
seventeenth-R. G. Woods, Columbiana.
Eighteenth-A III. Cummins. Summit.
Standardization Young, Portage.
Committee on Resolutions.
First District-W. II. Ramsey, Hamilton.
Second-M. W. Oliver. Hamilton.
Third-C; l. Yallandigham, Montgomery.
Fifth-C. N. Lamson, Allen.
sixth-Chilton A. White. Brown.
Eighth-H I. Van Fleet, Marion
Ninth-F. F. dickinson. Sandusky.
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Eleventh-Geo. A. Walker, Scioto.
Twelfth-Archibald Mayo, Ross.
Thirteenth-Geo w Morgan, Knox.
Fourteenth-Daniel s. Uhl, Holmes.
Fifteenth-w. Reed Golden. Athens.
Sixteenth. NJ. Estep Harrison.
Seyenteenth,Da Worley, Stark.
Nineteenth-J. Fl. Odell, MahOning.
Committee to Select State Central Committee.
First District-Wm. e. O'Brien. Hamilton.
Second-Robert Halderman, Hamilton.
S,1- pnAa DVrf1n
Fourth-John Ioin Il. H. kathers, Shelby.
Fifth-D. j. Callen, Mercer.
Sixth-A. NJ. Robinson, C1ermont.
Seventh-R. Q. McCloud. Clermont
Eighth: w; Jenner Riehland.
Tenth-N. N. Patterson, W illiams.
Eleventh-A. e. Moore, Vinton.
Twelfth-B. w. Carlisle, Fairfield.
Thirteenth-Edwa ard Ball, Muskingum.
Fourteenth-E. B. Eshelman, Wayne.
Fifteenth-Elias 2. Davis. Meigs.g
Sixteepth1John Lawrence, Guernsey.
Eighteenth-Edward Brady. Cuyahoga.
Nineteenth-C. 5. Cotter. Portage
Mr.. Hurd, of Lucas, offered the following pre-
amble and resolution:
WHEREAS, The coming political campaign in
Ohio should be conducted upon the living and
vital issues of the day; therefore
ResolUed. As the sense of this Convention, that
the Committee on Resolutions be instructed to
make no alhlsion in their report to the so-called
and fifteenth amendments to the con-
stitution of the United States.
Mr.. Parr. of Licking. moved that all resolu-
the Committee on Resolutions without debate,
which was adopted.
The Convention then took recess until two
O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At two O'Clock the Chairman, Mr.. Mckinney,
called the Convention to order.
Report of Committee on Credentials.
Mr.. skellinger, of Huron, reported delegates
ton, and that there were no contested seats. The
report was accepted, and amended so as to per-
vote should they report themselves before the
Convention commences to ballot for candidates.
Permanent Organization.
s. s. Bloom, of Richland county, from the
and Order of Business, made a report, which
was read by the Secretary, as follows,
with enthusiastic cheering
Vice Presidents-First District-Emil Rothe,
second--George W. Atkinson, Hamilton.
Third ThirdsGeorgs ": Houk, l.,. Montgomery
Fifth-A. B. Shafer, Hancock.
SIXTH. NJ. Trimble, Highland.
Seventh. K. Marshall, Franklin.
Eighth1Peyton Hord, Marion.
Ninth-Robert Lee. Crawford.
Tenth-J. J.. Robinson, Henry.
Eleventh.. n Monahan, jackson.
Twelfth-W. E. Finck, Perry.
Thirteenth-J Thompson, Knox.
Fonrtecnth--John Cowan, Ashland.
Feifteenth-J Gaylord Morgan.
Seventeenth-John Robinson, Columbiana.
Eighteenth-George Weimer, Summit:
Nineteenth-Jeferson Palm Trumbull.
Secretary-Hon. William Heisley. Cuyahoga
Assistant secretaries-Robert McMurray, Of
lis, Of Clark; George D. Kinder, of Putnam
On motion, MeSSrS. Bloom, of Richland, Nc.
Kinney and schleich, Of Fairfield, were appoint;
ed a committee to wait on Mr.. Pendleton and
inform him of his election as President of the
Convention
The Chairman appointed, at the suggestion OF
a delegate, Mr.. Joseph Gutzwiler, of Hancock
as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Convention.
Of Us nne
the Convention, the order of making nomina-
tions, and that a majority Of all the votes. cast
should be necessary to achoice. The report wa:
adopted by unanimous vote.
Speech of Hon. George IT. Psndzeton
The committee appointed to wait on Mr. Pen
dleton appeared on the platform, accompanied
by that gentleman, and he was introduced to the
Chairman. Mr.. Pendleton was received with
the most enthusiastic cheering, and addressed
the Convention as follows:
Gentlemen of the COncezti0n:-I thank you
gentlemen, for this honor you have done me in
selecting me to preside over your meeting to-
from the numbers which crowd this hall, from
the enthusiasm which they exhibit. from the
light of battle which sparkleS in their eyes, thai
the spirit of the Democracy is alive, aid thai
they have determined to inaugurate to-day
movement which in its results will rescue the
country from the grasp of the spoiler, and place
it securely upon the firm foundation of consti
tutional liberty . need not remind you that as
activity and vigor is the sword in action, SO de
liberation and harmony, and cooperation are
the essential elements of success.
State Central Conenaittee.
The Committee on Resolutions not being ready
to report. Gen. Ball, of Muskingum, moved tc
suspend the order of business to enable the Com
mittee ON State Central Committee to make q re-
port. The motion was agreed to- and Gen Ball
announced the State Central Committee as Sc.
lected by the various Congressional delegations
as follows:
First District-C. w. woo1ley, Hamilton
Second-John g. JONES' Hamilton.
Third-Durbin Ward, Warren.
Fourth-A. s. Piatt, Logan.
Fifth-Daniel F. Canagan, Hardin.
Sixth-T. B. Paxton, Cernont.
Seventh-George Lincoln, Madison.