The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-06-05
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CON-
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Held at Columbus on Wednesday was
the largest held since the war, and
passed off with the best Of feeling
General James B. Steedmsn was tenn
porary chairman, and on taking the
chair he made telling speech, The
Democracy can well afford to meet the
issue of the bloody shirt and military in
reference at the polls. Foster was 70
years old when the war broKe out, but
not old enough TO shoulder a musket--
He stayed at home and made money out
of the blood of the soldier. The Repub'
licans have claimed to be the only loyal
party 30 long, that every member oft has
come to believe that he is patriot and a
hero. The first time the speaker saw
Lincoln was after the battle of ChiCka'
mauga, when Lincoln took him warmly
by the hand and said to j. M. Ashley,
"Mr. Ashley what should we have done
If it wasn't for the fighting DemocratsY"
Ashley said he didn't know. Lincoln
said, "1'll tell you Ashley; if 1t was not
for them, the rebel flag would now be
flying on the Capitol. The truth is, Mr..
Ashley, our party" said Mr.. Lincoln, lis
made up of the religious and sympa-
thetic, and they don't make very good
soldiers" Tremendous applause.] Gen.
Steedman counseled harmony in the pro-
ceediBgs and predicted that with good
men selected for the ticket, Democratic
victory is assured.
Hon. Samuel F. Hunt Of Cincinnati,
was made permanent chairman Of the
Convention in the afternoon, made his
bow and a fine speech on taking the
chair ard presided with dignity and sue
cess.
Governor R. M. Bishop, Gen. Thomas,
Ewing and Gen. A, V, Rice we're Candi.
dates for Governor. Gen. Durbin Ward
was announced, but a letter was read
from him declining to be a candidate. -
Speeches in commendation were made
by favoring friends, the ringing speech
being that of Jno. McSweeney on second
ing tbe nomination of the excellent and
worthy Governor Bishop.
On the first ballot the vote stood
Rice, 1852; Bishop, 2O5; Ewing, l5O
Ward, 6, no choice. Pendingthe second
ballot Bishops friends changed to Ewing
and nominated him, after which the
nomination of Ewing was declared unan-
imous. .....
After this the rules were suspended,
and General Rice was nominated for
Lieutenant Governor by acclamation.
General Ewing was born in Lancaster,
Ohio, in 1929; studied law; was Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas
in 1861 50; served in the Union army as
Colonel ofthe Eleventh Kansas Infantry,
and rose to the rank of Brevet Major
General. He was a member of the
Forty fifth Congress, and was reelected
to the present Congress.
Gen. Rice was born in Ashland coun.
ty, o., in 1885 served during the war,
lost leg in Georgia, and roseto the rank
of Brigadier General. In 1864 he was
elected to Congress on the home vote,
but was defeated by the soldier vote. He
was member Of the two last Con-
crosses.
Mr., Anthony Howells for Treasurer Of
State; Judge Gilmore for Supreme
Judge; Pillars for Attorney General,
were each renominated by acClamation.
The distinguished Charles Reemein
of Cincinnati, was also nominated by
acclamation for State Auditor. Mr..
Reemelin is most capable financial and
business man, as we'll as man of extern
ded reading and great, general knowl-
edge. His nomination was surprise to
him. He thanked the convention for
the compliment
Mr.. P. Omara of Cleveland, was NOM
mated for Board of Public Works.
The convention was harmonious in its
action, and it must be conceded has
done good work, that betokens victory
in October.
The platform will be found in this pa
per. 1t proclaims for the rule of law
and the liberty of the citizen, as against
force and fraud by bsyonets. Read them.