Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-05-26
TIME AND PLACE.
Democratic State Convention Called
for July 18th, at Columbus.

Especial 20 the PLATS DEALEn.l
COLUMBUS, May 20.-There was full
meeting Of the Democratic State Central
Committee yesterday, every member be-
ing present in person or by proxy. A
number of other prominent Democrats of
the state were present. John q. Thonp-
son occupied the chair, and the following
gentlemen were present; w II. 0'Brien,
w. T. Bishop, h. P. Clough, c. n, Val.
landigham, J. F. Mckinney, Clark Irvine
w. L. Haines. Charles Rose, John g.
Thompson. G. II. Barger, L. A. Drummer.
John H. Farley. b. F. Hull pr sented
proxy for L. NJ. Nelly, George b. Okey
for David Okey, Clark Irvine for E. W.
Matthews, John G. Thompson for Henry
Apthorp, Anthony Howells for John g.
Warrick, Il. G. Groschner for l.. L. Or
wig.
There was full discussion as to the
best time and place for holding the next
state convention. part of the COMMITTEES
advocating late and part an early con-
vcntion.
Colonel O'Brieu moved to proceed ia
fix the time for the state convention.
Major Mckinney moved to amend 10y
making the date June 18th at Columbus.
The question was divided.
Mr.. John G.. Thompson then advocated
late convention and consequently
vigorous campaign. The discussions il
the Republican party were growing,
Mr.. FL. P. Clough believed in the nom
ination of the best man, an early conven
tion and thorough organization. He did
not think that Republican disaenions
would aid the Democrats. Even atem
perance Republican would vote the Re
| publican ticket.
Colonel O'Brien favored an aga ressiye
campaign, and moved to hold the con
vention June 7th. John Ii. Fariey want
ed it at Toledo August 4th.
Mr.. Farley had no doubt that the STATE
would go Democratic next fall ii tht
Democrats acted prudently. but theugh
the best policy would be to let Che. Re
publicans fight among themselves as lont
as possible. |. He thought the Republican,
would let the election go by default
Judge Estill, by permission, spoke il
favor of late convention.
George FL. Barger, of Coshocton, favor
ed August 4th. The place was materia
only SO far as tile convenience of the del
egates was concerned.
l -
Mr.. Mckinney favored an aggreasiv
fight. He thought the proper thing T
do is to push things.
Frank Hurd did not care so much fo
the time as the place. He thought Dem
ocratic chances never brighter and tha
} there was everything in their favor. ii
: wanted the convention at Toleea en-
u ffproiaises a Il To -
Allen o. Myers was ''fernihste Toled
, | and advocated Columbus.
On the date August 4ththe vote was
! ayes g.. nays Is.
Mr.. w. E. Haines moved that July 13t
be the date. July 18th was selected by
vote of IS to Z.
The vote for the place stood, Cincinna
7, Columbus 8, Toledo 3.
The second ballot was Cincinnati
: Columbus 8, Toledo1.
: The third was Cincinnati 6, Columbt
:, 5, Toledo Z Dayton was proposed, b,
: Mr.. Vallandigham said that it could nj
Q accommodate the convention.
3 The fourth ballot resulted, Columbl
t 10. ToIedo3.
: Columbus having received the nece
!, sary majority was selected as the pla
!, of holding the coming convention.
II There was general interchange
e views relative to the situation and 6
t agreed that with proper effort the sta
9 would elect the Democratic ticket and
IS Democratic Legislature. There was al
s a general talk as to candidates with a d
n cided drift of opinion that the nomin
e for Governor should come from Northe
d Ohio.