Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-05-17
THE CONVENTION.
A FINE BODY OF MEN.
Hon. J. D. Taylor Renominated.
Hon. John A. Bingham and Hon.
Robt. Sherard Delegates to
Chicago Convention.


The candidates and their friends were
on the ground at Bellaire at an early hour
Monday evening. The primaries on Sat,
urday had settled the Congressional nom
inaticn, and the interest centered wholly
in the choice of delegates to the Chicago
Convention. John A. Bingham, Lorenzo
Danford, Robert Sherrard (of Steuben-
yille(, and Col Sargent and w. d. Gull
bert (both of Noble were canvassed.-
Noble county was divided and unable to
agree, and upon the meeting of the con-
yention after dinner was still wrestling
with the matter, which delayed its ap-
pearance in the convention hall.
THE CONVENTION
Met in the rink at IL o'clock, and was
called to order by John A. Mansfield, of
Steubenville. After prayer, by Rev. Mr..
Boyd, Mr. John H. Sarchet, of Cambridge,
sang couple of spirited songs, accom-
panying himself on piano. Mr. Sarchet
is superb singer, and it is needless to
say his singing produced enthusiastic ap-
plause. Hon. Capell Weems, of Noble
county, was then introduced as Tempo
rary Chairman. Mr.. Weems made short
speech, in which he deprecated the meth
ods by which the South has been made
solid for the Democratic party, and spoke
of the difficulties and dangers that con-
front Republicans because of that situa-
ton, and the added fact that the Demo
Gratis by concentrating upon two or three
States of the North, may control the coun-
try. After he had concluded, Judge Jor-
dan, of Steubenville, was made Tempora-
ry Secretary, and J. c. Longworthy (of
Guernsey and ID. c. Hancher (of Noble
assistants.
The Chairman requested the counties
to name members of the committees, SC,
which were announced, as follows:
Vice Presidents II. Close, Belmont;
Benjamin Comley, Jefferson; Oliver Cope,
Harrison; W. III. c. Hanna, Guernsey; II.
Watson, Noble.
Credentials R. Lane, Belmont;
J. w. Jordan, jefferson; Theo. b. Hibbs,
Guernsey; E. d. Clendenning, Harrison;
E. c. Cooper, Noble.
Rules and Order of Business R.
Smylie, of Belmont; DIR. S. ROthacker, of
jefferson; James r. .Rarr, of Guernsey;
Dr. J. A. McGrew, ca Harrison; ID. c.
Hancher, of Noble.
Permanent OrgdnizatiOn-T. B. Jack
son, of Belmont; James George, of JEFF
ferson; J. Z. McClelland, of Guernsey;
VIM. Skelley, of Harrison; c. Blakely, of
Noble.
Resolutions c. Tallman, of Bel
mont; Hon. J. Dunbar of Jefferson; L.
w. Smith, of Guernsey; George NJ. Pat
ton, of Harrison; ID. McGrew, of Noble.
Congressional Committees B. Piper,
of Belmont: Hon. John A Mansfield, of
Jefferson; w. B. Hearn, of Harrison;
Alex Cochran, of Guernsey; T. c. Viii
liams, OF Noble.
And thereupon the convention adjourn
ed until IL o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Upon assembling after dinner, the Com
mittee ON Credentials reported the dele
cations full. and no contest. The Com
mittee on Permanent Organization re-
should be continued and the Committee
on Resolutions the following resolutions:
Resolped, First, That this convention reafirms
the principles contained in the platform adopted by
the Republican State Convention at Dayton, Ohio,
and declares lis full confidence and belief in the Re
publican party the only efficient and Trustworthy
vehicle for the honest, faithful and successful ad-
ResOlred, Second, That we condemn unqualified
ly the vicious free trade peliey of the Democratic
Administration, and especially denounce the iogi
cal and unAmercan propositions of the Mills tariff
bill now pending in Congress, and that we heartily
indorse the courageous opposition OF our Repre-
sentative in Congress to this ubiquitous measure;
and express as well our approval OF his wise and
patriotic course in general
ReSOlUed, Third, That we express our full conf
denee in and adherence 20 that wise ehieftain
and distinguished statesman, the Hon. John Sher-
man, and instruct the delegates this day selected
District at Chicago, 10 use all honorable means to
secure his nomination as the Republican candidate
for President.
Pending the arrival of the Committee
on Rules and Order of Business. Mr.. Sar-
chet again favored the convention with
a song. This committee finally reported,
and its report was adopted and the busi-
ness proceeded with in the order laid
down by the committee. The first busi-
ness was the announcement of candidates
for Congress. Before any of the counties
were called, Col. Thos. B. Coulter arose
and withdrew his name, accepting the
inevitable with good grace and good tenn
per. When Guernsey was called, Mr.. NJ.
R. Patterson, of Cambridge, announced
the name of Representative Taylor for
denomination. Hon. John a. Bingham
arose when Harrison was called. Mr..
Bingham was greeted with vigorous
hand-clapping, and after quiet was re-
stored put in nomination Hon. d. A. Hol
lingsworth.
After the conclusion of speeches, the
counties were called, the vote resulting
as follows:
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