Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING OF
REPUBLICANS.
ACOFpS of Faithful officials RenOminated

The county Republican Convention met
pursuant to call in the City Hall, Barnes
vile, on Tuesday, and, notwithstanding
the fact that the real work of the Conyen-
ton (the denomination of faithful Offici-
als) was settled before it assembled, large
body of enthusiastic Republicans, repre-
senting every voting precinct in the coun-
ty, gathered to attest their devotion to Re
publican principles, and to give the cam
paign of 1888 good send-Off in Belmont
county.
The Convention was called to order at
IL o'clock by John Pollock, Esq, Chair
man of the County Committee, and was
opened by prayer By Rev. c. Z. Manches-
ter, of Barnesville.
Dr. J. 5. Ely, of Barnesville, was select
ed as temporary chairman, and upon as
suming the duties of the position made
brief address Ill which he thanked the
Convention for the honor conferred upon
him, and congratulated the party upon
the happy results of the Chicago COnven-
ton. The ticket made was one of heart
and brains, and was wisely and judicious-
ly selected. We have intrenched our
selves in the strOnghOlds of the Democ-
racy, and though it may shake ten thouS-
and bandanas. the no SITS of Republicans,
bearing the Union flag for their banner,
will win the battle.
The remarks of the Chairman were re-
ceived with hearty applause, and the bust
ness of the Convention proceeded.
W. A Hunt, of THE CHRONICLE, was
chosen Temporary Secretary. The town.
ships, precincts, and wards were called
for list of the delegates and the names
of members elect of the Central Commit
tee.
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
on CredentidLs-JOseph HeatheringtOn, Pultney;
W. J. Berry, Mead A. NJ. Brown, Flushing; j. +.
Reynolds, kirkwOOd; j. l.. Heed, Goshen.
Pultney; J. w. Rose, KirkwOOd; VIM Emerson,
Goshen; w. +. Green, York; Lee Evans, Wayne.
Permdnent UTgdHfzdtiGn- Motifs Cope, feaSe;
Isaac ShOtwell, Flushing; ). G. Brown, COlerain.
ResolldiO,.s-A. IL; Mitchell, Richland; A. ID.
Reed, Wheeling; X. T. Watt, Warren; w. 5. Me-
chem Washington; c. c. Shepherd, Union.
COmmitee 10 RepOrt Delegates 10 Judicial COnren-
tiOH-M. {. Mitchell, Pease; Samuel Lewis, War
ren: J. c. KintneT, Richland; VIII Hampton, Som
erset; James Barber, Union.
The Convention then took a recess un-
til 80 o'clock p. N.
Upon re-aSsembling after dinner, the
committee on credentials reported dele
gates present from all the townships and
no contests.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported the following permanent
officers for the Convention, and the re-
port was adopted:
Chairman, J. s ELY.
Vice Presidents Hon. A Il. McKelvey,
Richland; Hon. VIM. Bundy, Warren;
Samuel Berry, Wayne; NJ. c. Mitchell,
Pease; Andy Turman, Pultney; Capt. W.
B. Kirk, Union.
Secretaries, W. A. Hunt, W. W: Han
Ion.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tions which was received with applause,
and adopted with laundering AYE" is
as follows:
1. That we most heartily indOrse the
platform of principles adopted by the
National Republican Convention at Chi
cago. and we earnestly recommend the
same to the voters of Belmont county for
their consideration.
2. We pledge our unqualified support
to Young Tippecanoe," Morton and Pro-
lection.
3. We recommend the formation of Re
publican clubs in every voting precinct
at as early date as possible.
The committee to report delegates to
the Circuit Judicial Convention, reported
delegates, who were confirmed as follows: