The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-08-07

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GEN. a.
of greenbacks for the National Bank cur
rency. [Applause.1 The tried and
brave warrior, true, trusty and able
statesman-if you will nominate him to-
day it will send a thrill of Joy to the
and voice, "That's SO, and
he will secure to the Democratic ticket
next October &c, 900 more votes than any
other candidate. (Cheers.] Therefore,
second the nomination of General
Thomas Ewing, the most illustrious son
of most illustrious sire. [Great ap-
plause. a3 1
DURBIN WARD NAMED.
j Hon. VIM. H. Pugh, of Cincinnati:
Mr.. PRESIDENT ANDGENTLEMEN OF THR
CONVENTIONS: I acknowledge the services
rendered to the cause of the Democracy
by the distinguished gentlemen who
have been placed in nomination here to-
day. But the questions that are present
to us, and the issues that are made by the
Republican party this coming cam
paign, are not one of money alone. It is
a question whether the Republican par
ty shall by means of the bayonet, by
means of q. S. Marshal and Supervis-
ors, perpetuate themselves in power.
The issue presented is what is known as
the bloody shirt. think the DEM
ocracy of the State of Ohio should
as their standard bearer a soldier
who has stood without reproach and is
without fear. CApplause. therefore
place before the convention as a candi-
date the name of General Durbin Ward.
[Cheers.] For twenty-five years he has
always been in the front in the cause of
the Democracy. When other leaders were
stopping and fearing, this man has al
ways been fearless and always in the
front. He has always been a private in
the ranks. He was a private in the three
months service, and rose to the rank OF
Brigadier- General at the close of the
war. As he has been a private in the
cause of Democracy for twenty five
years, ask you to place the epau-
lets on his shoulders to-day. Cheers.
You perceive that the Democracy of Ham
ilton county are somewhat divided here to-
day. / say nothing in disparagement of
each distinguished gentleman; but, if it
should be the fortune of this Convention
that he should receive the nomination, I
know of no man in Ohio that can reconcile
the differences or unite the Democracy Of
Hamilton county as solidiy as Durbin
Ward. [Cheers.
WARD w1TnDRAwN.
Lawrence T. Neal, of Ross Co., said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMAN OF
TIE CONVENTION: Two years ago, on be-
half of many friends Of General Durbin
Ward, presented to this Convention, or
rather to the Democratic State Convention
then in session, and urged his claims for the
Gubernatorial nomination. We believed
then, and we shll believe, that the great
services that he had rendered to the Demo
cratic party during period of more than
twenty five years, added to his distin-
guished ability, which is equaled by that Of
few men and excelled by that of none, as
well as his illustrious reputation as states
man and soldier, entitled him. above all
others, to receive at the hands of the Dem
ocratic Convention the honor of the nomi-
nation for Governor of the great Common
wealth of Ohio. [Applause. But, not
withstanding all this am here at this
time for the purpose Of withdrawing, by
his authority, the name of General Ward,
that has been presented before this Con-
vention [cheersl, and with your permission
l will read a letter from him which was
handed to me Just before coming into the
hall this afternoon: 2i ~
COLUMBUS, o., June 4, 1879. :
Hon. L. 7. NEAL-MY DEAR SIR: AT.
ter careful and dispassionate survey o1
the field and contest, am wholly conf
dent that cannot be nominated for Gov
.ernor without severe and protracted
struggle. The importance and iiuncer-
tainty Of the coming October election re-
quire the most cordial harmony in our
party. It is no time for rivalries and
selfish ambition by our party leaders,.
beg, therefore, to retire from the strife.
Atno time has State election been OF
greater or more transcendent significance
than the one next fall. and I feel that
success is to be achieved or attained by
wise councils and harmonious action. ]
can not consent to be disturbing ele-
ment where harmony is SO essential.
ask you to withdraw my name. In re-
tiring, shall bear the heartfelt ren1em.
brance of the devotion of my friends
and the most earnest wish for the success
DURBIN WARD"
A BOOM FOR EWING AND RICE.
I Samuel Medary, of Butler county said
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THI
.CoNvENTIoN-I came here the friend o
General Durbin Ward. 1 understand
that his name has been Withdrawn as 9
candidate before the Convention. I ask
but one thing of this Convention. If the
interests of this party are SO great that
General Ward can withdraw his, claims
4 l. i1~<@f<
ton, i ask this Convention then to make
one grand hurrah for a ticket that viii
sweep the State of Ohio, with Genera
Thomas Ewing as the nominee. [Great
appiause.1 am not here as the repre-
sentative of any party but myself.
have not asked either Butler county OF
the Third District to second what say
consequently ask only for myself. Per
init me, if you please, with hurrah
with all the voice, with all the power
and all the energy that I have, to yell fol
Thomas Ewing and General Rice
[Cheers.]
li-.9 HON. JOHN M'swEENY
Seconded Bishops nomination. When
he commenced there were cries of take
the STAGE" McSweeny commenced
You'd scarce expect one of my age t.
speak in public on the stage" Laugh
ter. I have but one word to say, and
can say it here. l am here unused to at
tending Conventions-haven't been tt
one since '63, though I always got to fine
out what was going on. l take the Gin
cinnatia Enquirer; you know. lLoue
laughter. Lam here "a pause)Iweu
old friend. am here to second or third
as the case may be, the denomination o
Governor Bishop. [Applausel. Now
will tell you why, good -naturedly, il