The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-07-12


vicusly announced. Lorain returned and
gave 43 votes for Horr; Richland followed
with 12 more, making 70, and the long
contest was ended. 1t had been long
and wearisome battle, and both delegates
and spectators were ready to welcome
almost any solution. 1t was apparently
impossible to secure our first choice, and
so we were, of necessity, obliged TO do the
next best thing.
The time during which the last few bal
lots were being taken was a period of in
tense excitement. 1t was known that ne
gotiations were in progress to concentrate
the Huron and Richland delegates, which
meant the defeat of Mr.. Warner. His
friends had lost faith in their ability to
elect him, and naturally turned their at
tention to the selection of another candi-
date who would be acceptable to the Dis
trict, and when Ashland announced 10
votes for r. A. Horr they saw an opportu-
nifty to obtain victory, though not the
one they had hoped to achieve. Those
who were familiar with the work and
anxiety by which the nerves of the dele
gates had been kept at highest tension for
the few days previous, can understand the
feeling of relief and exhilaration that
came much too suddenly TO be controlled
within what, to the cool outside observer,
might appear to be the bounds of modera-
ton and propriety.
Immediately after the announcement of
fhe vote a motion IN mako IL unanimol1s
was agreed to. Mr.. Horr was then loudly
called for, and, on motion, the chairmen
of the different delegations were appointed
a committee to escort him to The stage,
where, in a brief speech, he thanked the
convention for the unexpected honor con-
ferred upon him, and pledged vigorous
campaign and fidelity and energy to the
great work of advancing the principles of
the Republican party should he be elected
to seat in Congress. III
In response to calls, Mr.. Warner was es-
corted to the stage and introduced to the
convention, and in the most graceful and
feeling manner thanked his friends for the
faithful and persistant support given him,
cordially Endorsed the nomination, prom
ised his best efforts in the interests of the
coming canvass, and by his language and
bearing made most favorable impression
upon the audience, before many of whom
he appeared for the first time. "a
Mr.. GrosscuFwas next introduced, and
during his brief speech proved himself to
be man of no ordinary abilities as an
orator.
Other candidates were called for, but
not appearing promptly, the convention,
already weary with its long and exciting
labors, and impatient to return to their
homes, hastily closed its business, and
motion to adjourn was carried.
In looking back from this distance, the
smoke having cleared away, it is easy to
see errors that might have been avoided
and methods which might have averted
result that at the time seemed inevitable,
but as usual, the wisdom that comes. too
late can only be an occasion for regret and
dissatisfaction after the result is fixed.
Having had very little to do with poll
tics we watched the progress of events
with more than ordinary interest. The
selfshness, the seheming, the trickery, the
treachery and the consequent uncertainty
that enters into most political contests is
not reassuring.
The present Convention was an exhibit
ion of determination, and of strong
partisan feeling that leaves some in no
amiable mood. Not every thing was
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say nothing of good taste, all of which we
sincerely regret yet who shall say that the
victors were more extravagant in their de-
monstrations or offensive in their methods
than the vanquished would have been had
the case been reversed. 1t makes such a
difference in our appreciation of things
whose OK is being gored.
The Convention both in delegates and
spectators was body of men of which the
18th District or indeed any other may well
be proud. During our two days stay in Ash
land, nor on the way going or coming, did
we see a drunken mau or one who had
the appearance of having taken intoxicat-
ing liquor The utmost order prevailed
both in the Convention and in and about
the hotels, the bar keeper of one of
which unconsiously paid us very high
compliment when he said with apparent
disgust that he would rather have four
good Democrats around than a whole
Republican Convention.
And now in conclusion let US buckle on
the armor and elect our candidate by a
larger majority than has ever yet been
given by the counties composing the 14th
Congressional District.