The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1876-08-03
Republican Congressional
Convention,

Convention met at Court House in Hillsboro. al
II O'Clock A. NJ, Thursday, July 27, 1876.
Col. W. 8. Jones, of Pike county, was selected
temporary Chairman, L. H. Williams, of Brown
temporary Secretary, and NJ. G. Evans. of Ross
Assistant Secretary.
On motion, the following Committees were
adopted:
On Credentials-T. C. Downey, of Adams Jas
E. Higgins, of Brown; J. A. Bering of Highland
S. G.. Richards, of Pike Col. A. L. Brown, OF
Ross.
On Permanent Organzation-Smith Grimes, OF
Adams; Thos Sheldon, of Brown; DR.. j. L. VIII
son, of Highland; John Blaine, of Pike; Simon
Holderman, of Ross.
On Rules and Order of Business-Samuel Bur
well, of Adams; J. G.. Rhodes, of Brown; Wm.
P. Hughey, of Highland; Jos. Foster, of Pike
Isaac Cook, of Ross.
On Resolutions-Henry Ceilings, of Adams
Geo. W. Farley, of Brown w. G. -Hamrick, of
Highland; Jno. w. Gregg. of Pike; Harman
Hoover, of Rose.
On District Executive Committee-J. n. Chris
man, of Adams; Chas. E. Harrison, of Brown; j.
L. Boardman, of Highland; J. E. Downing, of
Pike; A. G. Maow, of Ross.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Committee on Permanent Organization reported
as follows:
President-Jsmes II. Thompson, of Highland.
Vice President-T. C. Downey, of Adams.
Secretary-L. II. Williams, of Brown.
Assistant Secretary-M. G. Evans. of Ross.
Mr.. Thompson was introduced, and thanked the
Convention for the honor of being called to preside
over its deliberations. He urged the Republicans
of the district to do their duty, and forcibly por-
trayed the evil consequences to the nation of re-
storing the Democratic party to power in the Gov
by the almost solid vote of the South,
united to one or two Northern States. Though in
he minority, he hoped the Republicans of the 7th
district, would be found in the fore front of the
battle, fighting for noble candidate for President,
iov Hayes, and the man whom they would this
lay select as their candidate for Congress.
Capt. Downey, of Adams county, returned his
hanks for the honor of his selection as vice-Pres-
dent, and pledged his best efforts, on the stump
md everywhere, for the success of the Republican
,arry, of which he was proud to be a member
The Committee on Credentials reported all the
Counties fully represented, except Concord tp.,
Highland county, and that Capt. Geo. B. Gardner
,e appointed to represent that township. Report
Idopted.
Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
ng:
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, by the Republicans of the 7th Con-
,ressional District of Ohio, in Convention assem-
lied:
l. That we heartily endorse the platform and
andidates of the National Republican Convention
2. The frank and unequivocal language of the
etter of acceptance of Gov. Hayes, meets the cor
al approval of all true Republicans His clear
tterances upon Civil Service Reform are suffi-
lent guarantee of a pure Administration in the
vent of his election; and under the leadership of
he tried and true man who has three times led
)hio Republicans to victory, We enter with conf
ence upon the National contest.
HENRY CoLLINGS Chm'n.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
Committee on Rules and Order of Business re-
orted as follows:
/. This Convention shall be governed by the
sual parliamentary rules.
2. The delegates present from each county shall
asst the vote of their respective counties.
8. A majority of allthevotes cast shall be nee
ssary to q choice.
4. Order of business: First, nomination of
andidate for Congress; I'd, nomination of can
idate for District Presidential Elector; Sd. ap-
ointment of District Executive Committee.
W. z. HUGHEY, Chm'n.
The report was adopted.
haC uir tbot fowl
ress were now in order.
DR.. Wilson, of Highland, moved that the delega-
on of each county have leave to retire for IS min
tes for consultation. Carried.
On the return of the delegates, the counties were
allied upon in their order, to present candidates,
ut every county responded that 1t had no candi-
ate to present.
Capt. Geo. B. Gardner of Highland county, then
loved that Col. A. L. Brown, of Ross county, be
ominated by acclamation. Carried unanimously.
Col. Brown came forward and said he had stead
Y refused to be candidate, and begged the Con-
ention to excuse him from accepting the nomina-
on.
Mr.. McClung, of Brown county, rose and ap-
ealed to Col. Brown to sacrifice his personal pref
rences for the good of the party, and said he
DeutNeu Indl IL WIS his NSOl DTOWus)
uty to the party, to the country, and to himself,
accept the nomination.
Col. Brown again came forward, and said that
it seemed to be the will of the Convention, and
lere was no escape, he would yield, and accept, |
18th the understanding that he must not be ex-
ected to make a very vigorous canvass.
His acceptance was greeted with three rousing |
leers by the whole Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to nominate a
andidate for Presidential Elector. The following
ames were presented:
Adams Cot. c. Downey.
Brown-Col. o. Edwards.
Highand-Dr d. Noble.
Pike-John Blaine.
Ross-Seconded DIR. Mobiles nomination.
The Convention proceeded to ballot, with TIE |
blowing result:
Downey. Noble. Edwards. Blaine |
dams ......-.B
rOwn ........ "a
ighland ..... 80
Ike Is
otaI. ....... 10 62 2 %
Necessary to choice Go. No. nomination.