Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-05

bottom Of his heart. Fletcher White, Esq ),
next took the stand and said he was not pre-
pared to make this kind OF a speech, express
ing pleasure at the excellent character Of the
campaign, and congratulated the convention
on the nomination just made.
Capt. R. b. McCollum, of South Charleston,
10 few we'll chosen words, presented for
Seymour Harold, of Madison.
Joseph Pearson nominated George G Raw
Inns, ESQ.,. and thi, nomination was seconded
by A. N. Summers, Esq, who declared the
nomination of more importance to us, here at
home, than that Of congres ,man, and ar
rAigusd the last legislature for its exrrava-
gance and failure to carry out promises. He
spoke Of Mr. Rawlins peculiar fitness tor the
Office. and said II franklin county re-
turned Allen o. Myers Ohio would look
TO Clark county, and no mau was better
qualified to accept the gauge than Mr.. Raw
Inns. The roll was again called and the re-
suit announced. as follows: Rawlins 25l,
Harold Al, it being apparent from the start
that Mr.. Rawlins was far in the lead, and
cries of "Rswlins," "Rswlins," were started,
as that gentleman was seen in the rear OF the
house. DIR. Updegrove, Of South Charles
ton, moved TO make the nomination unani-
mous, and it was carried with "hurrah."
Escorted to the platform by his late oppo-
nent, now hearty supporter, Seymour Har-
rold, Esq. Mr.. Rawlins was cheered and in
troduced to the convention by Mr.. Harold.
who said the republican party had done right
in it's course and action, and the republicans
OF Clark county had done right today in it's
choice Of a representative. He (the speaker)
was born . republican, bad always been a
republican and intended to remain one. II
he should do anything to cast a stain on the
flag or dishonor on the republican party OF
Clark county, he felt he should de-
serve the sentence pronounced by
General Dix: "If any man insult
the American flag, shoot him on the spot He
would say TO the republicans of Clark county
and Madison township that with this stand
srd-bsarer they would poll more votes than
with any other, and proposed to labor him.
self to the end that Madison tow wnship should
show this to be 10. He then presented the
nominee.
hr. Rawlins said be vas deeply grateful to
the convention for the nomination, aud he
saw BY the "war paint" on their faces that he
would be elected. 1t should be bis ardent
hope that in all things affecting the duties Of
. legislator he might BE- found to have the
wisdom to elect the right way and the
courage to follow 10 that way. He did not
deny be had asked for the nomination. 1t is
the right of every republican to compete for
these honors and he could say OF his adver-
sary he was only his opponent, not his enemy,
and he had been treated with the honor Of
republican. We shall win this campaign be-
cause We deserve to win. II will take a hard
tight to do 1t, but We are accustomed to fight
ing. Our sword Is long enough If we 20 in
close enough. We have nothing to take back
or apologize for. Let US 20 forth
from this convention with renewed
vigor and zeal 10 the cause. Let
u 90 in and smash up the democratic party.
These remarks were received with tumultu-
Gus tokens OF approval, and at their close the
convestion separated without the usual ior-
malty Of adjournment. 1t was certainly one
Of the liveliest a. 1t was one Of
the largest conventions ever held
in the county, the unusually large at
tendance from all parts Of the county outside
the city, and the good spirit and high cour.
age Of The delegates, being especially remarks
bic. 30 far - heard the ticket nominated IL
entirely satisfactory, and. beyond shadow Of
doubt, Il will b elected by 40 old-fashioned,
Fsgula,ion, CLARK county msjosity.
Csliss,isg YssAs for the Grant Memorial.
Ths committees on decoration for Grant
memorial services were out this morning and
met With fair success, one collecting $32
This sane committee got . square bluff at a
certain East End grocery, the keeper swear
iog he "hadp't sny money tor such man ss
Grant," and refused 10 contribute q copper.
Ossssss Iseesssss Ossctais' Duties.
Evsrykod coneedes that the new department
ssd Eoysya mental officials will all have 10 work
iaitef.lly ~ chip This means brain activity,
aed poor ssimufsns must cease. Nothing but
DUvSI's PUBs MALT wHIskRY csn possibly
meet the prokNf lsQuigsmenb Of any reliable aud
r.peetsa!e vessss vhs would ressin In reputable