Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-02
publican State Convention at Spring.

publican State Convention at Spring.
field.
Resolved, That we approve the nomi-
nees Of that convention as men worthy
of the support of the people, and worthy
Of the support of all whe believe in the
principles, and endorse the record of the
Republican party.
The report was adopted, and the chair
began the call of the townships for can
didates for Representative. Colerain
township had no candidate. Flushing
township, by l. c. Holloway, ESQ.,, pre4
sented the name of Col. Poorman, which
was received with applause. Mr.. Har-
ris, of Somerset, seconded the nomina-
ton.
The call proceeded until Pease was
reached, when Frank c. Robinson, in
secondIng the nomination of Col Poor
man, said that the success of the Repub-
lican party was paramount to the sue
cess of individuals; he seconded the
nomination of Col. POormaR as gen
tleman of good sense and thought;
man of energy, zeal and hOnor-we all
know this; the Colonel has done faithful
service for the Republican party-he
wore the blue uniform, and in that was
supported by the Republican party. 1t
may be said thirteen years ago, Colonel
Peorman strayed down into the Demo>
cratic fold and partook of her husks. but
be could not stay there; it was no place
for his pronounced protective principles.
He is a man competent, and can go
among the people of Belmont county,
and lay bare the sham Democracy of
Ohio for the past few years; he is the
man of all men 20 show up the O'ConnOr
and OMyers Legislatures; be is Pro-
tectioniSt, and has the support of the la
boring classes along the river. Pease
township stands by bin to man.
When Richland was called, w B Will
liams presented the name W T Smith, of
Stewartsville. The nomination was sec
onded by James c Tallman, Esq, of Bell,
aire.
When Union was called, J. Wilbur
Nichol, Esq, in neat speech, dwelling
especially Oh the fitness of locality and
Of the man, named Nathan Lynn, and
the nomination was seconded by &C
Shepherd, of Union township.
Warren township. by r c Graves,
named Hon Samuel Hilles, as the man
who had been taken up after the Demo-
Gratis had been successful in Belmont
county year after year, and carried it
for the Republicans. He spoke of his
record for the past two years in the
Legislature, and said he was entitled to
a denomination.
Washington township, by c W Arm
strong ,named w 8 Mechan, and G King,
of Wayne, seconded the nomination.
Before commencing to take the ballot
Asst Secretaries, Hanlen and Lee, were
appointed tellers. As there were 80 del
egateS in the convention 80 votes were
necessary to choice. Below is the re-
suit of the
FIRST BALLOT:
Poorman "a Smith Is Lynn 13, Hilles,
4, Mechan 8.
The nomination of Poorman was the
occasion for loud and prolonged APP
plause. T G Robinson, DR. Estep, and
Capt Thomas Wilson were appointed "a
committee to conduct the nominee to
the platform, when the call of the town
ships was again made, for the second
candidate for Representative, and re-
suited as follows:
Hilles 90. Lynn 14,Smith 20, Mechan, 13.
Hilles was declared the nominee, amid
applause.
FOR TREASURER.
1t had been admitted all along that
the convention would lock horns on the
nomination of a candidate for Treasurer
The roll call for nominations proceeded
to Mead, when VIM Day presented the
name of Andrew Hammond.
WB Lewis, of Pease, named George
Robinson.
Jas G Tallman, when Pultney was
called, named David II Darrah, of Bell
aire.
Colerain township, by o G Cope. Sec
onded the nomination of D H Darrah.
Smith township, by J c Beckett, named
VIM G Simpson.
Warren township, by W F Smith,
named Eli Moore as their candidate.
NJ NJ Scott, of York, wanted to second
Hammond's nomination but forgot the
name.
On the 5th ballot, Union township
sprung the name of John W Knox, of
Barnesville, but after receiving a few
votes for three ballots, his name was
again dropped. On the 10th ballot, Rich
land cast of her votes for B Hoge, but
the convention did not seem to take on
to a dark horse, and stubbornly refused
to consider them. But we give the ball
lots, which will be better than explains
tiOns: