Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1875-07-01
The Convention.

The Convention.
We have attended all the Conven-
tions, in Gallla county, for. the past
thirty-seven years, and We must
award to the Republican Conyen-
ton, of last Saturday, the palm OF
being the largest, and in the main,
the most quiet and orderly body OF
the kind, ever convened in the conn-
ty in that thirty ty-seyen years expe
rience. The crowd was simply
enormous, the large court room be-
ing wholly inadequate to accommo-
date it. The feeling was likewise
good. The main interest in Its de-
liberations, both among delegates
and spectators, was that of Republi-
can success at the October election.
OF course there were disappoint-
ments in the selection of candidates.
Where there are SO many candi-
dates this could not be avoided. 1t
very seldom happens that the action
of such bodies suit every one. We
are certain, however, the Convention
acted from good and pure motives,
and in its selection of candidates al
lowed no feeling of hostility on the
one part, or of fayoritism on the
other, towards those seeking nomi-
nations, to influence its action, but
being compelled to make the selec-
ton did it in the spirit of union and
success. Under such circumstances,
these disappointments, if any do ex-
ist, should not be allowed to work
harm to the ticket, and thus render
success doubtful. Do AS you would
desire to have been done by in case
the selections had been more to your
liking.
The Secretaries of the Convention
furnish full particulars of its pro-
ceedings, elsewhere published.
For Representative, Hon. E. A.
STONE was nominated on the first
ballet. This was-a-worthy recogni-
ton of the faithful services he had
rendered his constituents in the last
two sessions of the General Assem-
bly,. He was honest in body where
votes were bought and sold at from
$50 to 800 each.
Capt. j. III. EVANS carried off the
honors on Auditor His efficient
management of the difficult duties of
the office were so well understood
and appreciated that a change at
this time was considered inadvisa-
BILE.
Mr.. CHARLES STUART, of Harrison
township, is the nominee for Sheriff.
A large number of names were pre-
sented for this Office, all good and
worthy men, and the Convention had
a difficult work to do to make
choice. However, it was made, and
no one can deny to Mr.. STUART the
ability and the integrity to make a
good and acceptable officer.
For Treasurer there were only good
names presented. After several bal
lotings the choice finally fell upon
Mr.. w. w. MARTINDALE, of Spring
field township. He is every way
worthy of the support of the Repub-
licans of Gallia county, having all
the qualifications necessary to make
a good and faithful officer.
Judge KENT was nominated for re-
election as Probate Judge. His hon
esty and faithfulness secured him an
other term.
Mr.. BooroN will continue to do the
Recording. An honest, efficient pub
lie servant is sure of his reward.
L. PERRY, ESQ.,, was nominated for
Prosecuting Attorney. This is a.
sure promise of an honest and wise
administration of this department of
our county affairs.
Mr.. HUGH G. NIDAY was re-nomi-
mated for Commissioner. He has
made a good member Of the Board,
and his faithful services deserved
this recognition.
For Infirmary Director the Con-
vention selected Mr.. S. G. KELLER, a
gentleman well known to the people
Of the county as one of its most ac-
tive and useful citizens. He will
make a number one officer.
DIR. S. r. McCoRmcK, of Green. a
young physician of promise and char
acter, was selected for Coroner.
This is the ticket. In ability and
character it cannot be beat. In this
regard it is worthy OF universal ac-
ceptation. We hope to see it, as it
deserves to be, and as we believe it will
be, triumphantly elected. The pub
lie affairs of Gallia county will be
safe in the keeping of such men.
The Cincinnati Commercial CON
clndes IL woald not he surprisino If