The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-02
Pendleton President of the
Convention.
4 Liberal Platform Adopted.
McCook Nominated for Governor
Sr-.cial 10 the Register


COLUMBUS, o., June |.
The Democratic Convention met at
Ten clock this morning in the Opera
House. The heat and excitement were
both intense. McKi nney was made
temporary President and the usual
committees were appointed. Morgan,
Vallandigham, Chiffon, Whit, Frank
Hurd, Armstrong and others Of distinc-
ton were appointed on the Committee
on Resolutions, Morgan being Chairman
otthe committee.
In the afternoon, Pendeton was made
permanent President and was introduc-
ri by Mckinney, the temporary Presi-
dent and received with applause. He
aIiressed the Convention as folio ws
Mr.. PendietOn's speech.
Gs,t'sm,a Of the Contention:
| thank YOU for the honor you have
done me in selecting me to preside over
YOUR meering to-day. thank you all
the more because | see from the meln-
hers which crowd this hall, from the en-
,husiasm which they ext ibit, from the
light OF battle which sparkles in their
yves. that the spirit OF Democracy is
alive and that they have determined 10
inaugurate to-day a movement which
in its results will rescue the country
from the grasp OF the spoiler aud place
il securely upon the firm foundation OF
constitutional liberty. ! need not re-
mind YOU that as activity and vigor is
the sword in action, so dellberatlon,
harmony and cooperation are the es-
Sential elements Of council.
Reports were made by the committee
on Credentials, Executive committee
and committee on Resolutions
After the reading Of the majority
report on the platform, Frank Hurd
reported a substitute for the first two
re>olutions, affirming that the two last
amendments to the Constitution
we're adopted by fraud and are illegal
ani void Numerous motions were
made TO refer again both reports, with
Instructions to report platform ignor-
ny dead Issues. Motions were made
10 law on the table and a scene of ex-
element and confusion ensued which
a>ied nearly two hours.
The scene was indescribable and out
Of place anywhere else than in Radical
Convention. The majority report was
finally adopted 1t is slight enlarge
nent OF the Morgan and McCook plat
form sent Yesterday Votes, ayes 355;
nays l59
food feeling seemed at once to be re-
stored and when half an hour later,
NcCook was nominated for Governor,
the immense hall was made to ring
again with hearty and genuine old-fash-
ionrd Democratic applause.
Now that the platform is adopted and
The Convention adjourned, all seem to
- well satisfied The ticket is strong
ne and if any mistake was made it
Wa in the platform. McCook is an
elective stumper and very popular.
Hurst, for Lieut.. Governor, is young,
enthusiastic, able and eloquent. His
popularity is attested by the fact that
he attempted twice to decline the nom-
nation and Notwithstanding there were
>'yeral other candidates he was rom
mated with great unanimity.
The Convention was large and able
and the utmost independence OF thought
and expression was dealt in by the men
3i ability during the discussion OF ques-
tons Of principle After the Conven-
non officially decreed platform, how
EVER, all joined heartily in the nomina-
ton Of the best possible ticket to repre-
sen, it before the people The Presi-
denrial battle was opened to-day, and
AN,og II altogether. think auspi-
"lously.
The following is the full ticket nom,
mated Governor G. W. McCook, of
Jefferson; Lieutenant Governor, -
Hurst, of Hamilton: Auditor, Colonel
'ockeriIl, Of Adams; Attorney General,
+ Wallace, of Clarke Treasurer,
DF. Bruhl, of Hamilton; Supreme
,r,Hdse, Geddis, of Stark; Member Of the
board Of Public Works, Hughes, OF
'uyshoga.