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

from the locality of the Franklin county
delegation, and with its lusty tone he
proclaimed that his county which had
been one of General Rice's chief support
ers in the balloting, was now solid In it,
opinion that he should accept the second
place and aid in making a ticket as re-
sistless as the ocean.
President Hunt finally put the motion
and General Rice was named for Lieuten-
ant Governor by the united voices of two
thousand Democrats in convention as
sembled, those without the parquette
where the delegates sat, for the nonce be-
coming delegates, and adding their huz-
zas to the mighty shout which filed the
air without dissonance.
AUDITOR OF STATE.
Hon. J.. w. Heisley, dominated in q
neat speech, J. d. Seltzer, of CuyahogA
county. Hon. w. T. Hill nominated G.
named w. D. Albertson, of Ashland.
One of the Hamilton county delegation,
named Hon. Charles Reemelin, Of Gin
cinnati. This latter was complete sur
prise, even to Mr.. Reemeiin himself
Ulrich Sloane nominated e. N. De Bruin,
of Highland. Mr.. Reemelin was second
ed by Hon. Alexander Long, of Cincin-
natl, in speech from the stage.
The balloting opened spirited, the vari-
Gus candidates receiving warm support
from immediate friends. As the ballot
and when Franklin county cast eighteen
votes for Reemelin he was as good ~
nominated, and before balloting closed
all others withdrew, leaving Mr.. Reeme-
lin with clear track. Upon motion of
Captain De Bruin, Mr.. Reemelin was
nominated by acclamation- The Con-
vention was wildly enthusiastic when
this result was announced. Mr.. Reemehn
rose from his seat in the Hamilton coun--
ty delegation, and in an elegant and
brief speech stated his surprise, gratiica-
ton and acceptance of the nomination.
NOMINATING THE STATE rRrAsuRRR
Was next in order. Hon. Daniel Wor-
ley, of Stark county, in brief speech,
moved to suspend the rules in order to
nominate Hon. Anthony Howells, Of
Stark county, for Treasurer of State by
reclamation. John G. Thompson made
q speech, warmly commencing Mr.
Howells, and seconded Mr.. Worley's
motion. The motion to suspend the
rules prevailed, and Mr.. Howells was
then unanimously nominated for TreAs-
decided enthusiasm.
Nominations were then in order for
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Judge Hall. OF Summit, named for
denomination Hon. Isaiah Pillars. g
Mr.. III. T. Van Fleet, of Marion, named
Judge 1feuser, of Crawford, which was
seconded by Hon. Joseph Sextro, Of
Hamilton.
Hon. J.W. Heisley, of Cleveland, NOM
mated Hon. John G. Hutchins, of Guys
hoga. John Farley following hearty
second.
The balloting proceeded, and although
even strength Mr.. Hutchins was with
drawn, and Judge Meuser declined the
nomination. The rules were then su6-
pended. and Hon. Isaiah Pillars was re-
nominated by acclamation.
The next contest afforded the most
fun in the convention, and resulted in
the selection of a
JUDGE OF THE SUPREME CoURr.
/. Hon. James E. Neal, of Butler county,
took the floor and nominated Judge Gil
more in the following speech: ''Mr.
President, on behalf of the Democracy
Of the Great Miami Valley, I present to
candidate for the high and important
Office of Judge of the Supreme Court
one who comes from q section of the
State that always rolls up large Demo
cratic majority; one who for more than
half century has been a citizen Of
this State, and who always has been .
member Of the grand old Democratic
party, and who ever stood mp in defense
Of its glorious principles; one who
for more than thirty years
has been actively engaged in
the Bench, and who has achieved name
as jurist second to none in the State, one
who for the past five years has occupied .
seat upon the Supreme Bench of the State, 1
and by his display of great legal learning
has been an ornament to the party that
placed him there and an honor to himself;
one who, if nominated. will bring strength
to the ticket. and if elected, viii add fresh,
laurels to his already fair name. and reflect
still greater credit upon his party there
fore have the honor of presenting to this
Convention as a candidate for Supreme
Judge, Hon. VIM. J. Gilmore, of Prehle:
county, the present Chief Justice of the
State (Applause.) n - g...s ssza
Judge Trainor, of SteubenviTe> seconded
the nomination of Judge Gilmore, and
moved a suspension of the rules to have It
made unanimous. The Judges motion was
agreed to, and Judge Gilmore was n0mi-
mated by acclamation.
The nomination next In order was for
MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Senator Jones, Of Newark, nominated s.
w. Stevens, Of Licking. i1.f..
John G. Thompson warmly seconded the
nomination made by a delegate of John "
Martin, OF Green. Abel B. Smith. of Nj
ami county, was nominated by delegate
who promised the support Of the entire
Smith family, but who afterwards took Mr..
Smith off the track. A delegate from Ash
tabpla county nominated Gen. P. O. 'Marah,
of fCnyahoga. which was seconded in
ringing speech BY Hon. w. ]. Gleason.
Mr. @ 'Marah had received $50, Mr.. Mar
tin $50 and Mr. Stevens 81. A motion
was made to make Mr. O'Marah' S nomma-
ton unanimous,s but before the motion
could be put the band struck up the
'.Rocky Road to Dublin and Wearing.
of the Green Mr.. O'Marah's nominar.
ton is to be considered unanimous. 81
s, THE BEARERS OF GLAD TIDINGs. =.
At this stage of the proceedings the
Chair announced that he had appointed
Hons. Irvine DUNCAN. John G.. Thompson,
s. q. Medary, Dan Flanagan and Colonel
Len A. Harris Committee to notify the
candidates of their having received the
nominations.
A GLORIOUS DECLARATION OF DEA0c-
-s "a RACY.
As soon as order was restored the Chair
announced that the Committee ON Resolu-
tons was ready to report. The Chairman
of the Committee, Hon. Geo. L. Converse,
then proceeded to read the resolutions.
prefacing them by the statement that they
had been adopted by the committee with
unusual unanimity. with the slight excep-