The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-06-28

opposed by our party, as they ever have been.
But sumptuary laws are not the only matter
now before the people of Ohio and he is not a
wise counselor who would restrict the contest
to them; and, gentlemen, don't let our enemies
put us on the defensive, and hide from the
public gaze the great principles of Democracy,
which are the heart and life-blood of our
grand old party.
Matthew Ryan, of Hamilton, then rrose
and nominated Hon. George Hoadly. After
referring at some length. to the claims of
Judge Hoadly, and his eminent fitness for
the office, he said:
Gentlemen of the Convention, would not
If 1 could, and 1 could not if would, take
Ward. I would not, if I could, seek in any
possible manner to tarnish the bright escutch-
con of Judge Geddes. But, gentlemen of the
convention, if you nominate George Hoadly
here to-day you will have the most brilliant
campaign before you ever fought in the State
of Ohio. He has the vim, the courage and de-
termination and the fire to lead us to sure and
certain victory. But, my friends, see it in
your eager countenances, / hear it in your
cheers, that you are determined to launch
Ohio in the Democratic column in 1884, and
the logic of this convention is Hoadly and
victory.
The nomination was seconded by Hon. E.
B. Finley, of Bucyrus.
Rev. Charles Craven, of Toledo, pre-
sented the name of Judge Geddes, which
was seconded by Gen. George W. Morgan,
of Mount Vernon, in telling speech.
This closed the nominations for Governor,
and balloting was proceeded with after
some little delay.
The vote was taken and the first ballot
resulted in Hoadly, 300; Ward, 2613z !;
Geddes, II.
Much confusion followed the announce
ment of the result of the first ballot, and
much time was lost before order was re-
stored.
The second ballot resulted as follows
Hoadly, 332; Ward, 245; scattering, go,
and the Chair thereupon declared Judge
Hoadly the nominee. The most terrific en-
thusiasm prevailed upon the announce
ment.
A Committee appointed for the purpose
then led Judge Hoadly to the platform,
and after being introduced to the Conven-
ton, the Judge spoke as follows:
JUDGE HoADLY's SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION, FELLOW
DEMOCRATS AND DEAR FRIENDS: With heart
that small part of this vote which consists in
the expression of confidence in myself. / say
that small part because no man knows better
than that have been chosen over older and
better soldiers of the Democracy, not because
personal confidence and affection existed, but
because it was hoped and believed that
more etfectually to the world that the fences
were down and the gates were open; that the
barriers were leveled and the ramparts had
ceased to exist, and that the hospitable heart
of the Ohio Democracy was open to receive
recruits, no matter of what race or color, or
previous condition of party servitude.
To be nominated by such convention over
such more worthy antagonists, is an honor
which ought to fill the ambition of lifetime,
and completely occupies mine; To be M nomi, mi
Oldest friend, by whose side from forty to fifty
years ago l fought boy in my college So
ciety the battles of the Van Buren, Democra-
cy, is most gracious compliment and honor.
You know that l hated slavery, and left
the Democratic party and remained beyond
its portals until believed that the full meas
man, and then, believing that he stood, as he
ought to stand, upon an equal plane and plat
form with every other man of every color
and race, l came back to the old fold, and
here am tapplausel prepared to do my duty,
forgiven, / hope, for such delinquencies as
may have committed, ready with such meas
ure of ability, zeal and activity as may have
and training, in order to lead you on, hope,
to victory. lApplause.]
The party of national economy and per-
sonal liberty will win. [Applause.l The party
which believes that the foundation of wealth
is frugality, and not taxation, will win. lap
plause.l The party that believes the founda-
tion and rational basis of temperance is self.
that the proper measure of legislation rela.
tive to the absorbing question of the hour 1s
by the license system, which affords protec
ton at the same time that it relieves against
the evils of abuses of drink, will win. lGreat
applause.