Jefferson-Samuel H. Ford. Knox-William C. Cooper. Lake-George W. Steele. Lawrence - Henry Berkstresser. Licking-William Bell, Jr. Logan-Thomas Miltenberger. Lorain-Heman Ely. Lucas-Guido Marx and Russell C. Thompson. Madison George W. Wilson. Mahoning Cook F. Kirtland. Medina-Albert Munson. Mercer-Daniel J. Callen. Montgomery Henry Schoenfeldt and J. McLean Smith. Morgan-Richard Stanton. Perry-Lewis Green. Pickaway-Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Pike-Isaac Austill. Portage---Joseph R, Conrad. Preble-Joseph Miller. Putnam-J. J. Moore. Richland-A. C. Kile. Ross-Milton McCoy. Sandusky-Andrew Smith. Scioto-John C. Malone. Seneca-John Seitz, Shelby-Jonathan Counts. dore and Sarah Noyes, both died while he was an infant, and he was taken by his grandfather, Edward Stevens, to East Kingston, New Hampshire, where he lived until 1844, when his grandfather died, and he was taken by his guardian to Newton, New Hampshire. He was sent to the district school in winter and worked on a farm in summer. In 1846 he was apprenticed for four years to William Burr, of Dover, New Hampshire, to learn the printing trade. He afterwards attended an academy at Kingston, and prepared himself for college, entering Dartmouth in 1853, graduating in 1857. In the winter of his senior year he began to read law. Owing to his ability as an orator, the Republican State Central Committee of New Hampshire appointed him to traverse the State and advocate the election of John C. Fremont to the Presidency. Having visited a classmate in Cincinnati, he decided to settle in that city, and entered a law office there and also attended the law school, from which he graduated, and was admitted to practice in 1858. On August 20, 1861, the Thirty-ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was organized in Cin Stark-Samuel C. Bowman and Ellis N. Johnson. cinnati, and Edward F. Noyes' name Summit-Sanford M. Burnham. Trumbull-Joseph K. Wing. Tuscarawas-Garrett B. Smith. Union-A. James Sterling, Edward Follensbee Noyes, Governor of Ohio, was born at Haverhill, Massachusetts, October 3, 1832, and died in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1894. His parents, Theo appears on the roster as Major. By request, this regiment was transferred to General John C. Fremont's command in Missouri. The organization subsequently became a part of the old Army of the Mississippi, and Major Noyes was assigned to the staff of General Pope. He remained with Pope until that General was transferred to the Army of Northern Virginia. Both the Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel having resigned from the Thirty-ninth, Major Noyes became Colonel by promotion. On July 4, 1864, while leading an assault at Ruff's Mills, Georgia, Colonel Noyes was severely wounded and suffered the amputation of his left leg. The operation did not prove successful, and, to save his life, he was taken to Cincinnati for treatment. The following October, he reported on crutches to General Hooker, and was assigned to duty at Camp Dennison. On General Sherman's recommendation, he was promoted to the full rank of Brigadier General. While serving at Camp Dennison he was elected City Solicitor of Cincinnati and, resigning his command, entered upon the duties of the office. He was elected Probate Judge of Hamilton County while serving as Solicitor and held the position until 1871. He was elected Governor in 1871, but was defeated for reelection in 1873 by a very small majority. Subsequently he was the party nominee for United States Senator. In 1877, President Hayes appointed him Minister to France, a position which he filled with great credit to his country and himself. Jacob Mueller, Lieutenant Governor, was born in Rhenish Bavaria in 1826. In 1848 he took part in the revolution in that country, and, under the republican form of government which existed for a short time, he held the office of Chief Commissary," or Governor, of his home district. Being compelled to flee the country, he came to America, becoming a citizen of Cleveland, Ohio. After his naturalization, he affiliated with the Republican party, and was elected to the City Council. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1871 he was elected Lieutenant Governor, serving one term. He afterwards became a member of the Democratic party. James Williams, Auditor of State, was born May 21, 1822, in Prince George County, Maryland. His parents removed to Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, in 1831. Here he was educated, studied medicine, and was admitted to practice in 1843. He caught the "gold fever" of 1849, and went to California, returning in 1851. That year he was elected to the General Assembly as a Representative. In 1856 he went to Columbus with Francis M. Wright, and served for sixteen years as clerk, chief clerk and deputy in the Auditor of State's office. In 1871 he was himself elected to the office, and was reelected in 1875, serving with honor and ability until January, 1880. He died at his old home in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, in November, 1892. Isaac Welsh, Treasurer of State, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, July 20, 1811. He was raised on a farm and had but few educational advantages. After attaining his majority he removed to Beallsville, Monroe County, where he was engaged in merchandising, but soon returned to Belmont County. In 1857, and again in 1859, he was elected to the General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives by a combination of Republicans and Americans. Previous to that he had been a Whig. He was then chosen to the State Senate from the Twentieth district. He was elected Treasurer of State in 1871 and reelected in 1873. He died November 25, 1875, and his son, Leroy Welsh, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term. fourteen years he was superintendent of the schools in the city of Massillon and served almost as long in Painesville. He had a widespread reputation as an instructor and institute lecturer. He was elected Commissioner of Common Schools for the State in 1871, but was defeated, with the rest of the Republican ticket, in 1874. As the author of a number of excellent text-books, including a series of grammars, readers and arithmetics, and as a practical and benevolent instructor, he achieved a wide and most enviable reputation. In connection with general educational work, he was in constant demand by institutes and other assemblies. Few Ohio educators have left a deeper impress upon the public mind and not one was more beloved-all felt the influence of his genial and inspiring presence. He died at Painesville, December 30, 1893. Stephen R. Hosmer, Member of the Board of Public Works, was born in 1809 and was the son of a farmer. He received a common-school education, pursuing the higher studies unaided. He became a pro ficient civil engineer, and was by occupation a contractor when first nominated for the Board of Public Works in 1871. He was elected that year, but was defeated for reelection in 1874, the Democrats being successful that campaign. In 1880 he was again elected to the office, but did not live to serve out a full term. He died July 4, 1883, at Zanesville. CHAPTER XIX. THE CAMPAIGN OF 1872. ON January 4, 1872. John Sherman re ceived the Republican caucus nomination for United States Senator in the Sixtieth General Assembly, although a few Republicans refused to enter the caucus or to abide by its conclusions. On the 10th instant, however, he was elected his own successor for the term beginning March 4, 1873, by the following vote: Senate Sherman, 17; George W. Morgan, Dem., 17; Robert C. Schenck, Rep., 1; Jacob D. Cox, Rep., 1. House Sherman, 56; Morgan, 42; Cox, 5; Aaron F. Perry, Rep., 1. Joint ballotSherman, 73; Morgan, 59; Cox, 6; Schenck, I; Perry, I. Edward F. Noyes was inaugurated Governor of the State, January 8th, Josiah Scott, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, administering the oath of office. There was an unusual attendance of Republicans from all parts of Ohio, called to Columbus partly on account of the Senatorial contest, and the inaugural address of the new Governor was much praised for its eloquence and spirit, as well as for the practical measures it proposed. The Republican State Central Committee, with a large number of the leaders of the party from different sections of the State, and the Republican members of the General Assembly, met in the hall of the House of Representatives, Columbus, on the evening of February 14th, to agree upon a time for holding the State Convention. The Committee had agreed to call the Convention for the third Wednesday in April, but Representative Charles H. Babcock moved to amend by fixing the time as the last Wednesday in March. The amendment was regarded favorably and adopted by an almost. unanimous vote, after considerable discussion. Governor Noyes favored the caucus. with a patriotic address, in which he eulogized ex-Governor Dennison as a candidate for the Vice Presidential nomination. General Sherwood was called upon, but instead of making an address, offered the following resolutions: WHEREAS, The Republican press of Ohio, with unparalleled unanimity, having presented the name of Hon. WILLIAM DENNISON for Vice President, and knowing that this expression of the press reflects the sentiments of the people, therefore be it Resolved, That as Republicans of Ohio, we commend this nomination to the Republicans of the Nation, believing that this distinguished citizen of our State, indissolubly connected with Ohio's early war history, and prominent in the Cabinet and Councils of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, will give prestige and popularity to the ticket, and zeal to the canvass. Resolved, That we present WILLIAM DENNISON for Vice President, with the view and confident expectation of securing his nomination at the Philadelphia Convention. The call was issued on February 22d, and provided for a Convention of 477 delegates, based on the vote cast for Governor Noyes, allowing one delegate for each 500 votes cast. These delegates assembled at the Opera House, Columbus, at 11 o'clock on the morning of March 27th. Rodney Foos, Secretary of the Central Committee, presented Alphonso Hart, of Portage County, as Temporary Chairman. On assuming his duties Mr. Hart addressed the delegates at some length. He said in part: We stand to-day on higher vantage ground than ever before. The party has been tried in peace and in war. Four years ago there were those who said that the work of the party was over, that its great military leaders could raise armies and fight battles, but were incompetent to solve the important political problems which came up for adjustment after the war. The people, however, had faith in the man whose valor had saved the country. They believed the distinguished soldier who led the armies of the Union through a four-years' war and never lost a battle, had prudence, wisdom and foresight enough to stand at the head of the Nation and administer its great concerns. Grant was chosen President and time has demonstrated that the people were right. Every pledge made by the party and its nominee in 1868 has been fulfilled. Three hundred million dollars of the National debt has been paid; the public credit has improved every hour; the burden of taxation has been lessened; the immense revenues of the Government have been collected with a less per cent of loss than ever before since the Nation was established; our foreign affairs have been wisely adjusted; the laws enacted by Congress for the protection of the people of the South have been firmly and judiciously enforced; and the honor of the Nation has been kept untarnished. Judged by its results-the only true test of statesmanship-the Administration of President Grant has been wise, honest and successful, and will stand approved by the enlightened judgment of the country. men and free traders, labor reformers and aristocratic millionaires, rebels and Union men, will mingle indiscriminately, with no bond of union save a common feeling of unameliorated misery and bitter hostility to the Administration. He referred to the duties of the party, and asserted that by earnest, united effort the Republicans could poll three hundred thousand votes in Ohio and carry it by sixty thousand plurality. Samuel N. Titus, of Meigs, David K. Watson, of Madison, E. G. Johnson, of Lorain, David R. Locke, of Lucas, and M. D. Egbert, of Warren, were chosen Temporary Secretaries, and the following committees announced: Credentials: 1. Alfred Gordon, Hamilton. 2. Henry Kessler, Hamilton. 3. Benjamin Allen, Montgomery. 4. Thomas Lickleider, Shelby. 5. Samuel B. Walker, Allen. 6. Frank Browning, Clinton. 7. Aaron Spangler, Greene. 8. John F. McNeal, Marion. 9. Andrew H. Balsley, Sandusky. 10. Guido Marx, Lucas. 11. Samuel Burwell, Adams. 12. James Taylor, Perry. 13. Samuel M. Collier, Coshocton. 14. John Lytle, Ashland. 15. George Davenport, Monroe. 16. Charles Hare, Noble. 17. James Underhill, Stark. 18. M. C. Reed, Cuyahoga. 19. Joseph R. Conrad, Portage. Permanent Organization: 1. Charles W. Thomas, Hamilton. 2. J. W. Brand, Hamilton. 3. James Taylor, Preble. 4. The speaker then referred to what the party had accomplished in the past which John Jones, Darke. 5. F. B. Johnson, the Democratic party now agreed was right. He spoke of the dissolving elements in the Democratic party and wondered what name they proposed taking. Said he: Time alone will tell whether they will unite with the unhappy and dissatisfied of other organizations to form one conglomerate mass, in which high tariff II. Henry Wood. 6. F. J. Robinson, Clermont. 7. John F. Oglevee, Clarke. 8. J. W. McFarland, Marion. 9. Carlin Carnell, Sandusky. 10. Isaac R. Sherwood, Lucas. S. Neal, Lawrence. 12. A. J. Aspell, Perry. 13. William Robinson, Licking. 14. George G. Washburn, Lorain. 15. |