The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-05-20
Constitutional Convention.

ChLUMBus, Quo, May 13 The dele
gates to the Constitutional Conventions
convened in the Hall of the House Of
Representatives at 10 o'clock this fore.
noon, and was called to order by W. H..
West, who said that the hour for the
meeting of the Convention ha,l arrived,
and moved that the oldest member,
Judge Powell, of Delaware, he called to
the Chair, which was agreed to Judge
Powell, in taking the Chair, thanked the
Convention for the honor conferred.
Gen. Voris, of Summit, was chosen
temporary Secretary.
Geo. W. Hill, of Ashland, WIS select
ed as Assistant Secretary.
Frederick Blenkner was appointed
temporary Sergeaht-at Arms.
A debate sprung up as to the form OF
oath of office to be taken by members
sofhe ohjecting to taking an oath to sup.
port tie Constitution Of the State OF
Ohio, when The Convention has met for
the purpose Of attending that Constitu-
ton
Various members delivetea able o2in.
ions on the subject, having perhaps read
the debate on the same subject BY the
Convention of 1901.
The matter was finally settled by the
members agreeing to take the oath pre-.
scribcd by the Constitution.
A number of members seemed very
desirous to be sworn into office by CHIEF
Justice White, and accordingly mess.
age was sent to that gentleman, and lie
was escorted into the hall by commit.
tee of two Constitution makers. g
The oath of Office was then adninisl
tered, in squads Of ten. Messrs Green
of Defiance, and johnson, of Hamilton
and Friberg, of Hamilton, were absent
Mr. Beer moved that the Convention
do now proceed to the election, by bal
lot, Of presiding officer. st
Mr. Dorsey offered resolution to the
effect tnat until otherwise ordered, the
offices of this Convention shall consist
of President, Secretary and two assis
tants, an Enrolling Clerk, one Sergeant
alarms and two assistants, and a Post
master.
MIR. Hoadly moved to amend Mr.
Beers motion by striking out the wort:
''by ballot" ind inserting "cita coc'
vote"
Mr.. Green appeared, and was sworr
lin.e
On Mr. Hoadley's motion debate
sprung up, in which several gentlemen
advocated the tira voce system, on th,
principle of its developing back bone
and were of the opinion that those who
voted by ballot would be known any
how in The course of half on hour
they would be smoked OUT
Mr.. Hoadiey's motion was lost--yeal
"a. nays IS.
Mr.. Mueller moved to amend Mr.
Beers motion by adding, "a majority o
all the members being necessary to {
choice;" which was agreed to.
Mr.. Thompson moved to amend b.
providing that majority of all th,
votes cast shall be necessary to choice
| On motion of Mr.. Root, the Conven
ton took recess until two o'clock T
NJ.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Friberg, of Hamilton, took th
path of Office. -
The amendment, as proposed by MI
Mueller was then agreed to.
| Mr.. Beers resolution. as amended
was adopted.
| Two tellers were appointed.
| Mr.. Hoadly nominated Rufus King
of Hamilton county, for President 9
the Convention.
! Mr., White nominated L. D. Campbell
of Butler.
Mr. Grismnld nnnainatna II r. Waifs
of Lucas.
Mr.. Gardner nominated Peter Hitch
cock, of Geauga.
Mr.. Hitchcock declined the nomins
ton.
Mr.. Waite was elected on the 9th ba
lot. D w. Rhodes was elected Secrt
tary on the 4th ballot. J. b. Wilbul
Of Cleveland, was elected Sergeant.a
Arms.