Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-02

The Republican Convention held here
last Thursday was one of the largest and
most enthusiastic ever assembled in this
county. 1t was composed of determined,
earnest men, bent on doing the best in
their power to secure the success of the
great party whose history for the past
TWENTY-FIVE years is written in the mate
rial advancement and prosperity of the
Nation. The result of their work is before
the people, and while it may not satisfy
all laudsble personal ambitions, or come
up fully To the standard laid down by
each individual, yet in the main it must
be said that the convention succeeded in
accomplishing the difficult task of Sc
lecting ticket admirably, and made for
the Republicans ticket worthy Oh the
support of the people of the county.
Our candidates for Representatives
are well known men. Col. Poorman has
long been identified with the people of
the county, and has had no inconsidera-
BILE part in its progress and advance
ment for the past twenty years. He
was an early advocate of the development
of our manufacturing interests, which
have grown in recent years to be such a
source of wealth and pride to the county.
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freedom, during portion of the war he
was at the front, defender of the Ma
tlon's honor, and since its close, with but
slight deviation, he has maintained the
principles of the Republican party.
Hon. Samuel Hilles, the other noni-
nee for the Legislature, is known to al
most every houshold in the county. and is
deservedly popular. He has served the
people for one term in the General As
sembly, and discharged, his duties faith
fully. Mr.. Hilles also is one of our Wal
heroes, bearing the scars of his hard
service in the shape of dangerous and
troublesome wound. While it is posi-.
BILE that his entire course in the General
Assembly may not be wholly approved
by all persons, yet it is certain that from
no official act of Mr.. Hilles can any harm
come to the people of the county. He
performed his duties conscientiously
voting at all times upon public meas.
ures as seemed best for the public good
The Republicans of Belmont county
in view of the Importance of the inter-
est involved, and with the knowledge
that the men nominated on Thursday, il
elected, are to be representatives of Re-
publican policies and measures, and that
their votes are to be in favor of the su
premacy of Republican principles il
state aud nation, should close up thelI
ranks, dismissing personal animosity
where any exists, ald present strong
and solid front in favor of the ticket.
The nominee for Treasurer, George
| Robiu son, is a resident of Martins Ferry
where for over twenty years he has beer
connected with it's Industrial establish
ments. He is in the 40th year of bis ag,
and is by occupation a skilled black
smith. When he was but a boy siXteeI
years of age, he enlisted in Co. A, 30tf
! Pennsylvania Volunteers, one yeal
regiment, and served faithfully during
the term of his enlistment. He is mar
possessing in an eminent degree tile
confidence and respect of the people oi
all classes in his locality, as has beer
demonstrated by his being repeatedly
elected to local offices by majorities rang
ing from five to seven hundred. He is Z
genuine representative of the laborine
class one who by his strong right arm
over the blazing furnace, to the ringing
music of the forge and anvil, by the
sweat of his orow, has wrought out al
honest livelihood for himself and family
While Mr.. Robinson had not in early
life the advantage of business educa
ton, yet he has good business qualifica
tions, such as make him a safe man tC
transact the public business. That he
is man of more than ordinary shrewd
ness, is shown by the continued conf
Cence which has been repOsed in him by
the people of his own township, and the
important concerns entrusted especially
to his management. George Robinson
is a man whom the people should
delight to honor. He is of the people
and will serve the true Interests of The
people as Treasurer.
John @. Israel, the Commissioner, is res
ident of KIrkwood township. He is a pro
gressve farmer, and has the business qualif
cations to make a first-class Commissioner
Elect him and the business interests of tn,
county will have careful attention at hi
hands.
VIM. Lodge, the nominee for InfirRary
Director, is a resident of Richland township
For many years he has been conversant will
the affairs at the Infirmary, and has taken
lively interest in its workings. He is mai
well suited to the responsible duties of tn
Office, and the people will make no mistak
in electing him.
Chalkley Dawson, the nominee for Survey
or, is well>known to the people of the county
having heretofore served in the capacity o
County Surveyor, He has superior qualifica
tions for the Office.
The ticket ss an entirety could not well b.
improved. 1t has within it the elements o
success. Let the Republicans do their dut,
in supporting il, and every man upon it viii
be elected in October.
Mr.. W.. FARIs, who reported tn