The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08
E The advocates of Reputation and

E The advocates of reputation and
an irredeemable paper currency, assem-
bled here on the 4th inst. to deliver
themselves of an agreed upon ticket
Their numbers did not cause the excla-
nation, "What crowds OF people" Fre-
quent consultations by their leaders with
certain Republicans lead some people to
believe that the ticket would be formed
to suit the Republican party, and catch
the votes of Stalwarts who held aloof
from political bargaining.
At2 o'clock the Convention was called
to order, and JAMES WAT ON, of Wash
iEgton township, was elected Chairman,
and Fl. j. BAKER, of the same township
Secretary. Mr., WAT ON wasa Republ'-
can to the time be came into the Demo :
cratic party and was elected Represents
live; he was candidate for. Probate
Judge, on the Republican ticket in 1863,
when all Democrats were Copperheads,
Mr.. BAKER is q Republican.
Mr.. JOHN MOORE. not being "on the
inside of things" moved that tue towr-
ships be called to ascertain what ones
we're represented, but the Chairman in
formed Mr.. MOORE that committee
would tx that matter. And directly that
committee did report that all the town
ships wele represented except Malaga,
Seneca and Switzerland. One of the
delegates remarked 10 another, "that is
cut and dried, for every one knows thai
there is not more than nine of the eight
cen townships represented here th-day
ny elected delegates, or volunteer"
THOMAS A. WAY, Jr., o. F. FLINT and
H. J. BAKER, of Washington township,
and JOHN MooRE, of Center, were nomi-
mated for Representative. Mr.. WAY
thought Washington was crowding,
therefore. declined. Mr.. FLINT made a
move In the same direction, but num-
her of delegates appeared to think he
was not in earnest. Mr.. BAKER, o Re-
publican, received 20 votes on the sec
ond ballot, aud was declared nominated.
For Auditor, JOHN L. GILLESPIE, of
Center, Democrat, was nominated by
acclamation. ~
For Clerk, DAVID MovAY, Of sunsbu-
ry, a Republican, was nominated in the
same manner.
The remainder of the ticket was filed
by nominating SBq a5
ANDREW CRAWFORD, Democrat, of Per
r., /, for Treasurer.
W. H. Morrlrr, Republican, Of Cen
ter, for Sheriff.
CHARLEs W. Cliff, Republican, of
Bethel, for Commissioner.
THOMAS MoFARLAND, Republican, of
Green, for Infrmary Director.
Ard ALExANDKR MoGREw, of Lee,
for Coroner.
The Convention proposed to nomi-
nate Mr.. WATSON for Prosecuting Attor-
= Z . ~ E y
ney, but he, in bis modest manner, de-
clined the honor thercupon the Convep-
ton decided to leave that position va
cant for the present. 1t was suggested
by more than one present that Mr.. W.
would ultimately permit mis- name to be
used, and that be pursued the course he
did to ward off any further expose of
his political record. Ifthat should prove
true, Nj. WATSON deserves an irredeem-
able note as premium for his smart
ness. :
The resolutions were jambled mass
of words, the main point Of which was
that the PoMERoY candidates proposed
il successful at the election, to 6ll.the
offices for less than the Law allowed in
the way Of fees and salary. That means
that they advocate bribery in elections as
well as reputation Of honest obliga
tions. !, 1t was noticeable that the Demo.
Gratis iu the Convention were pulling the
short stringaj Mra MOORE, a Democrat
was nominated.for two positions, Repre-.
sentative and Commissioner, and was
slaughtered badly BY q Republican TO,
Esach. position. The aim Of the managers
appeared to be to arrange q ticket thal
would receive the approval of the Re.
publican party, and u looks very mpct
as though they got their work in. Tn,
llicket nominated, Is composed Of fvg
Ifpl- FLOODED Republicans and three Dem
ocrata. = % 2 ~s's - ~
ltsgAll in sali, the crowd was small, th,
representation was small, and the ticke
decidedly smallin every way. Its defea
Is assured by from i, 500 to Q, 600 ma
fjorityso ao 19gFe sr1 sf'asa sd 81 "a
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