The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-06-07

by MT. Aiien, ana AuQrcSSed lL rs lol-
lows:
GENTLEMEN OF TUE CONVENTION :
Il return my thanks to you for the
honor OF being designated to preside
over your temporary organization. l
am admonished by the carnestness
manifested by you that l need make
no suggestions as to the duties that
call you together. Not only the State
Of Ohio, but the whole country is
looking to the notion of this Conven
ton, and from the scrious and intelli-
gent manifestation I have witnessed
am sure all will unite in one common
effort to wrcst the party in power from
the control of the State and nation
[Applause. 1t is to the Democratic
party the country is looking for reform
and it is within our power to achieve
it. TCheers.J am sure we meet in
the spirit to accomplish such an OBJ
ject. I hope the temporary organiza'
ton will pass of pleasantly, and pro.
mote the purpose We have assembled
for. -.
The Chairman stated the next bust
ness in order would be the selection Of
temporary Secretaries, and the follow
ing gentlemen were elected on tho mo-
ton of different delegates:
Secretary-James K. Newcomer. Of
Marion.
Assistant Secretaries-R. McMurry,
of Auglaize Z; V. Gutzwiler, of Rich
land (; ]. P. Santmyer, of Hamilton ;
e. NJ. Brown, of Cuyahoga.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
The Chairman stated that in 40
cordancc with custom and the pro
gramme of h hesitate Central Commit
tee, the next business would be the
announcement by the delegates from
the various Congressional districts of
their Representatives, on the commit
tees on credentials, permanent organi-
~zation, resolutions. and to select a
State Central Committee. The Sec
retaries called the roll of districts, and
the committeeman we're reported 10
the Convention.
THE COMMITTEE ON
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. Hurd, of Lucas. Immediately
upon the announcement of the Com
offered and read from his seat
the-annexed preamble and resolution !:
WHEREAS, The coming political
campaign in Ohio should be conducted
upon the living and vital issues of the
day /; therefore,
Resolusd, AS the sense of this Con-
vention, that the Committee on Reso-
be instructed to make no ala
to their report to the so-called
and fifteenth amendments
to the Constitution of the United
States.
Mr.. Allen, of Jefferson, moved that
the Convention take a recess until two
CCries of question !" ques-
ton ~
Mr.. Parr, of Licking, moved that
all resolutions offered to this Conven-
ton be referred to the Committee on
Resolutions without debate.
Mr.. Allen withdrew his motion for
n recess, in order to permit Mr.. PARIS
motion to come before the Convention.
Mr.. Hurd took the floor, evidently
for the purpose of discussion, but
there were loud cries of Question on
MIR. PARIS motion.
1t was put by the Chairman and
carried by an overwhelming majority.
A RECESS.
Mr.. Allen renewed his motion for q
recess until two o'clock. Before put
ting the question, the Chairman an
nounced the places of meeting for the
various committees, and urged on the
committees and delegates the necessi'
ty of transacting business of the Con
vention with the utmost possible dill
gence, as the Opera House was en-
gagged for the evening.
The Convention then took a recess
until two o'clock.
Afternoon Session During Recess,
During the recess the various com
mittees we're in session at the Neil
House The ROOF of the Committee
on Resolutions was surrounded by an
eager throng. The reporters invaded
tho sacred precincts, but were ruled
out by a vote of the committee. The
COMMITTEES remained in session until
o'clock, and its proceedings were char
acterized by earnest discussion, princi
pally on the subject of the amend
ments. AS will be seen by. the pro
ceedings of the Convention, the com
mittee did not reach q unanimous con
clusion.
At 2 o'clock, the Chairman, Mr.
Mckinney, called tho Convention t
order.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE on CREDES-
TIALs.
Mr.. Skillinger, of Huron, reported
delegates present from every count.
but Geauga and Fulton, and tina
there were no contested seats. Th'
report was accepted, and amended 81
as to permit the delegates from Geaug'
and Fulton to vote should they repor
| themselves before the Convention com
mences to ballot for candidates.
PERMANENT oRGANIzATIoN.
S. s. Bloom, of Richland county
from the Committee on Permanen
Organization Rules and Order o
Business, made a report, which wa
read by the Secretary as follows:
President-Hon. George II. Pen
dletop, of Hamilton. This announce
ment wa received with enthusiastic
cheering.
ViceePresidents-One Vice-Presi
dent for each Congressional distric
was appointed:
Secretary-Hon. William Heisley
of Cuyahoga.
Assistant Secretaries-Robert Nc
Murray, of Auglaize; j. a. Estell, o
Holmes; G.. w. Willis, of Clarke
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