Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-09-07
GEN. WARDS DEFEAT
In the Democratic state Con-
ventiOn.

In the Democratic State Con-
GENERAL WARD NOMINATED BY HON. T. n. POWELL.
| Hon. T. Il. Powell, OF Delaware, came to the
front of the platform to nominate General Dur
bin Ward. He spoke as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvExrIoE--After years
of patriotic struggles, tho Democratic party is
now controlling the destines of this great
State. splendid victory is already recorded
in the year just behind u.s. A still greater one
awaits us in the contest Just before US, and
then Ohio, as a redeemed State, will press for
ward into that greater struggle. In which fifty
millions of people, under the providence of
God, will be committed to the protection Of
our great party.
AS victorious army, let us now advance and
promote our veteran soldiers. As an honest
party, let us acknowledge and pay our debts.
As wise masters let us reward our faithful
servants. One of the bravest veterans, one of
the largest creditors, one of the most faithful
servants of the Democratic partyf Ohio to-
day is that splendid soldier, that eloquent ora
tor, that wise statesman, General Durbin Ward.
For twenty-five years his life has been your
thistory.
He has been wounded and SCARED upon the
fields where you suffered defeat and disaster.
lie has been exposed to the storms of those
terrible years in which you had no protection
and no shelter; and, finally, when victory
came, he was still carrying your flag. He was
still leading your cause. His unwayering
courage has made him among the first in all
your struggles. His undoubted wisdom has
made him among the first in all your councils;
and your indifference has made him last in all
your rewards The supreme hour in the life
lnff htO hrnt
and for you again to refuse him naked justice
would be like deserting your own cause in the
hour of victory. His name recalls the best
traditions and the best men of our party. He
leaders. He fought by the side of that white
haired hero, William Allen, when he rose up
and carried this State. He now stands shoulder
to .ro. shoulder ,r,,s with that r. noble Roman
will appeal to the old reliable moss
back by the history and memories of
the past: 1t will appeal to the young and en-
thusiastic Democrat by the hopes and aspira-
triotic soldier by that wounded arm, which,
after twenty years, still hangs lifeless by his
side. 1t appeals to the citizen in the various
departments of life which be has improved and
adorned. --
1t is, therefore, in the name of patriotism, in
whose service he has been wounded; in the
name of our great cause, of which he is q liv-
ing example; in the name of equal rights and
a
champion; in the name OF every Democratic
home, which he has defended and protected, l
propose for nomination as neat Governor of
Ohio that unquestioned and unfaltering Demo-
crat, General Durbin Ward.
HON. ALLEN G. THURMAN SECONDS Wards NOM
NATION.
Mr.. Thurman said: rise to second the nom-
ination of Durbin Ward. [Great applause. ]
! l do so with pleasure because he is man of
marked ability, of broad scholarship, of sterling
integrity and of unblemished reputation. do
so because he was brave and efficient officer
in the war, and bears on his person the marks
J of his courage, his daring and his suffering. l
do SO because he is profound lawyer, deeply
versed in the history and Constitution of his
. country. 1 do so because his Democracy ad-
,, mits of no dispute Tapplausel, and has been
proved by many long years of labor and sacri-
fees for the party. And, gentlemen, will you
permit me to add that, in my own opinion,
this able, brave and true man has not received
in times past. the recognition to which
he was fairly entitled. [Applause.l
> know that it is q common say.
ing that no man has any claims upon his party.
And if by this is meant that no man owns his
e party, fully grant the truth Of the same.
Applause But if it be asserted that party
has no obligations to the man who devotes his
time, his talents and his labors to maintain it's
principles and promote its cause. then the say
, ing is very far from the truth. [Applause.l is
0 there man in this Convention who does not
t feel under obligations to the friend who has
t stood by him in sickness and in health, in
: prosperity and in adversely; who has defended
: council and his labor in time OF need, and
5 proved his attachment by long years of steady
e devotion2 Is there man here who will say
that he is under no obligation to such friend?
: am sure there is not-there could not be one.
Well, gentlemen, what is true of individuals is
g true of parties. A party may owe debt OF
n gratitude as we'll as an individual may owe one.
!,f And when the party. can pay that debt
!. OF justice should it not pay it? [Applause; ]
r You have such man now-Durbin Ward.
!. Great applause He has stood by you, labored
j by you, defended your history and your repu-
t cause during the past and for all the many
e long years of his life And his nomination
; would be as polite as il would be just---for nc
, man man is stronger with the people. than he
q that victory is within our grasp shall the mer
its and services of this veteran not be suitably
It remembered? Why should he once more bt
= cast aside SO that some cynic may repeat with
n sharp sarcasm that republics and parties have
e no gratitudeP In conclusion, gentlemen, lei
/ me warn you against taking course that may
b seem to subordinate the principles doctrine!
9 and the aspirations OF the grand old Demo
n and cheersl The very fundamental principle
e OF Democracy make 1t the enemy of sumptuary
: laws and such laws will ever be opposed by
our party as they ever have been. But sump
! luhTy idWo are uOS lilc OHly IlGtteT now D6IOrt
n the people of Ohio; and he is not wise coun
y sellor who would restrict the contest to them
y And, gentlemen, don't let our enemies put u
u on the defensive, and hide from the publ
n gaze the great principles OF Democracy which
d are the heart and life-blood OF our grand ok
b party. [Great applause.l
7 THE LANENTATIoN.
General Wards speech after his defeat:
Is Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Cor
l. vENTIoH-I am extremely grateful to IN,
VI friends for the gallant fight they made for m,
D nomination. For more than thirty years
d have stood firm by the cause OF Democracy Il
7, a poweress county and powerless district, ant
II was always called upon TO lead a forlorn hop
e when victory was impossible Now, at the ent
IS of long life when ask to be made Governor
r you have chosen to prefer another. The voic
d of Democracy to me is law [cheers1, and whel
d you have chosen to nominate for Governor o
10 one-tenth part of the service that have, boy
h in acquiescence. [Cheers.l l shall take tn
a stump with whatever power have and brin
1t victory to the banner. Gentlemen, IL Is no
s. the usage of Democratic Convention hereto
( fore to call upon the defeated candidate TO
d Governor to make his appearance. You cal
d for the successful candidate, blu
Is leave the disappointed man I
.r come before you and exhibit his grief
le or explain his wrongs. You have chosen Il
n call me here to muster me out OF service at tn
lie end of thirty years ["Ories of "No."1 Ger
N tlemen, regret extremely that you called m
h, here now. 1t reminds me when had fotigh
g. for years, and was wounded Do you see tha
N lame arm has to lay at my backp When the
" attempted to muster me out went to- Wash
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