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'the power of the Solid South will have spent its force owing to the increased strength of the West and Northwest in the electoral college." Referring to the legislative branch of the Government, he said: Could you have believed - - would you have prophesied that fourteen years after the close of the great struggle, the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States would be under the domination of the men who sought the overthrow of the Union by force and arms and under whom, if they had been successful, we would have had no Nation, no Constitution, no Union, no flag? Then, too, they are not acquiescing heartily in the verdict of the war. Even to this day they parade their treason as an act honorable and praiseworthy, deserving to be commended rather than condemned. They openly proclaim that they have come back to rule and mean to rule, and insist they are only now reclaiming their rightful heritage. * Within the past twelve months they have avowed a purpose not to stop until they have torn the last remnant of our war measures from the statute books. We recall with pride the work of the Republican party, which preserved the Nation against a dreadful war waged for its overthrow; which proclaimed liberty and equality, everywhere throughout the Union; which has brought safety and security to our business enterprises and investments; has sent confidence and courage into the avenues of trade, and has given tone and vigor to every department of industry; which has established a sound and stable currency, convertible into coin at the will of the holder, unvarying in value and equal everywhere; which has secured good credit at home and abroad, and placed us in the front rank of honest commercial nations; which has enabled us to reduce the public debt more than $776,000,000 since the close of the war and the amount of the interest charges over $69,000,000. With these achievements, nothing is required to continue this historic party in power, but wise action here and at the National Convention." In reference to the candidacy of, and the debt due him from State and Nation, and the fitness of John Sherman for the Presidency, he declared: "Among the distinguished names mentioned we find that of an eminent citizen of our own State, whom in the past we have delighted to honor, and whose long and useful public career has made his name and fame world wide. Four times elected to Congress by his home district; three times chosen to the Senate of the Nation --the Chairman of the Finance Committee in that body; closely identified with all the great public measures in the past twenty-five years, and himself the author of much of the wisest legislation of the country; elevated in 1876 to the important position of Secretary of the

Treasury, whose administration of the finances of the Nation has been characterized by the highest skill, and whose matchless achievements in that department have commanded the admiration and wonder of the civilized world--to him the Nation owes a debt of gratitude which his elevation to the Presidency would but fitly recognize. Ohio will honor herself in honoring John Sherman with a hearty and cordial support at the Chicago Convention."

He closed his masterly address with an eloquent tribute to the Republican party and a prophecy as to its future usefulness.

The following Assistant Secretaries were then chosen: Frank W. Arnold, of Franklin; Henry W. Kirby, of Carroll; James Bidley, of Hamilton; George Riddle, of Champaign; and David Lewis, of Cuyahoga.

The districts reported the following Vice Presidents and members of the several committees:

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Vice Presidents: 1. W. H. Hill, Hamilton. 2. M. B. Hagans, Hamilton. Robert E. Doan, Clinton. 4. John M. Green, Greene. 5. E. B. Walkup, Auglaize. 6. L. S. Bumgardner, Lucas. 7. William L. Tulleys, Ross. 8. William H. Smith, Madison. 9. William G. Beatty, Morrow. 10. Parlee T. Carlin, Hancock. II. John A. Wittman, Lawrence. Henry C. Greiner, Perry. 13. John Bell, Muskingum. 14. H. D. Lee, Crawford. 15. R. E. Haute, Washington. 16. C. W. Carroll, Belmont. 17. Silas A. Conrad, Stark. 18. Nathaniel W. Goodhue, Summit. 19. N. E. French, Ashtabula. 20. Henry M. Chapman, Cuyahoga.

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Credentials: I. Christian Moerlein, Hamilton. 2. John Maegley, Hamilton. 3. J. H. Kinkead, Clermont. 4. David B. Corwin, Montgomery. 5. M. J. Moonie, Auglaize. 6. Charles M. Bond, Lucas. 7. E. F. Blair, Brown. 8. Oscar S. Kelly, Clarke. 9. James W. Robinson, Union.

10. Jay F. Laning, Huron. II. J. F. Wheeler, Hocking. 12. William B. McClung, Franklin. 13. Edwin L. Lybarger, Coshocton. 14. Henry C. Hedges, Richland. 15. A. D. Brown, Meigs. 16. Wilson S. Kennon, Belmont. 17. Isaac Ruhlman, Stark. 18. Albert Munson, Medina. 19. Peter Hitchcock, Geauga. 20. William J. Starkweather, Cuyahoga.

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Organization, Rules and Order of Business: 1. W. H. Pearce, Hamilton. Morris Bauer, Hamilton. 3. L. H. Hadley, Fayette. 4. David C. Stubbs, Preble. 5. A. M. Kuhn, Auglaize. 6. William Sheffield, Henry. 7. Wells S. Jones, Pike. 8. Thomas A. Cowgill, Champaign. 9. Joseph C. Devin, Knox. 10. E. H. Wilcox, Erie.

II. J. S. Pollitt, Scioto. 12. 13. Henry C. Van 14. L. J. Sprengle, 14. L. J. Sprengle,

O. B. Brent, Fairfield. Vorhes, Muskingum. Ashland. 15. C. E. M. Jennings, Athens. 16. N. E. Galloway, Guernsey. 17. Joseph Bruff, Mahoning. 18. John Newkirk, Wayne. 19. Robert W. Ratliffe, Trumbull.

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20. Marshall L. Dempcy, Cuyahoga. Resolutions: 1. Philip H. Kumler, Hamilton. 2. Warner M. Bateman, Hamilton. 3. John M. Davidson, Butler. John Little, Greene. 5. Frank C. Cully, Defiance. 6. Joseph H. Brigham, Fulton. 7. Alphonso Hart, Highland. 8. William Lawrence, Logan. 9. Francis M. Joy, Delaware. 10. John M. Lemon, Sandusky. 11. Charles C. James, Jackson. 12. William Dennison, Franklin. 13. O. P. Taylor, Tuscarawas. 14. Jonathan Ayres, Wyandot. 15. Theodore F. Davis, Washington. 16. David A. Hollingsworth, Harrison. 17. Solomon Firestone, Columbiana. 18. William H. Upson, Summit. 19. E. W. Clarke, Lake. 20. J. W. Tyler, Cuyahoga.

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14. John Huston, Jr., Millersburg. 15. William C. Smiley, McConnellsville. 16. Thomas S. Coulter, Steubenville. Henry A. Wise, Canton. 18. Sidney S. Warner, Lorain. 19. Julius O. Converse, Chardon. 20. E. S. Meyer, Cleveland.

William S. Cappellar was chosen Chairman, and Jacob C. Donaldson Secretary of the Central Committee.

The various district Conventions had been held and had chosen their delegates and alternates to the National Convention and the names of those selected were called for at this juncture and, after being read, the Convention adjourned until two o'clock in the afternoon.

The delegates reassembled and the Convention was called to order promptly at the hour designated. The Committee on Organization reported as follows:

Chairman: Benjamin Butterworth, of Hamilton County.

Secretary: David J. Edwards, of Trum

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Assistant Secretaries: Samuel H. Hurst, of Ross; Lewis J. Sprengle, of Ashland; J. N. Starkweather, of Cuyahoga; Frederick W. Newburg, of Franklin; Joseph P. Smith, of Clermont.

The usual rules of government were adopted with the following order of busi

ness: Selection of Delegates and Alternatesat-large, two Senatorial Electors, and State officers, begining with Secretary of State and ending with Commissioner of Common Schools.

A committee of three was appointed by the Chair to escort the Permanent Chairman to the platform. Harvey W. Curtis, of Cuyahoga, Robert P. Kennedy, of Logan, and Joseph Frease, of Stark, performed that pleasant duty.

Upon being introduced in a few complimentary remarks by Major McKinley, Major Butterworth stated that the business of the day would necessitate brevity and the importance of the occasion would require careful work, therefore he would say but little. For once, he was glad to say, both parties agreed on the importance of the coming Presidential election, and he read an extract from a speech by Senator Thurman on the previous Saturday night with reference to that point. The speaker held that the perpetuity of our institutions was the paramount issue and in case of Democratic success they would be in jeopardy. He believed that the Republicans were well known as defenders of the Nation and would be supported at the polls. He pictured the South as it now existed and declared that it was but a sample of what the whole country would be should the Democrats obtain full control of the Government. In concluding he paid a personal tribute of much eloquence to Secretary Sherman.

The Committee on Credentials reported all the counties except Portage fully represented, the latter only partially so, and that they had seated what was known as the "Sherman delegation" from Licking County. The report was adopted.

Warner M. Bateman, of Cincinnati, presented and read the platform, as follows:

Resolved, 1. That we reaffirm the principles enunciated in the resolutions adopted by the last Republican National Convention.

2. We are in favor of the extension of the system of free public schools throughout the whole country, supported by general taxation, exempt from sectarian influences and open to every child of proper age; and to that end we are in favor of all appropriate and Constitutional legislation.

3. We are in favor of the full protection of the National Government to every citizen of the United States, native or naturalized, as well within as without our territorial limits, in the exercise of every right conferred upon him by its Constitutional laws, and against every infraction of such right, in whatever way or by whomsoever committed, and for the purpose of affording such protection the whole power of the Government should be used.

4. It is the duty of the National Government to protect the election of Representatives in Congress from fraud and violence, and we condemn

the attempts of the Democratic party to nullify or repeal existing laws on this subject, as unpatriotic and calculated to encourage and foster fraud.

5. We are in favor of the maintenance of a sound currency based upon coin and upon notes redeemable in coin, and the sacred observance of the public faith against all taint and suspicion of evasion or repudiation.

6. We congratulate the country upon the resumption of specie payments, now assured and permanent, as the fruits of Republican policy, and the splendid achievement of a Republican Administration and we likewise congratulate the country upon the general revival of business and industry, secured as they are by the soundest and most convenient currency and the wisest financial policy the country ever enjoyed.

7. The great ability, invaluable service, long experience, pure and exalted character and unwavering fidelity to Republican principles, of our dis

tinguished fellow-citizen, JOHN SHERMAN, entitle him to the highest honors and confidence of the Republican party of Ohio and of the country. His matchless skill and courage as a financier has mainly contributed to accomplish the invaluable and difficult work of resumption and the refunding of the public debt, and made him the truest representative in public life of the business interests of all classes of American people. He has been trained from the beginning of his public life in advocacy of the rights of man, and no

one has been more unfaltering in his demand that the whole power of the Government should be used to protect the colored people of the South from unlawful violence, and unfriendly local legislation. And in view of his services to his country, and his eminent abilities as a statesman, we, the Republican party of Ohio, present him to the Republican party of the country as a fit candidate for President, and we respectfully urge his nomination upon the Republican Convention at Chicago, and the delegates at large this day selected, and the district delegates are respectfully requested to vote for his nomination.

8. We cordially indorse the Administration of President HAYES in maintaining the legislation, principles and purposes of the Republican party, designed as they are to maintain the existence of the Government, to protect all citizens in the enjoyments of all rights given or guaranteed by the Constitution and laws, and to secure prosperity to the industries of the country.

9. We pledge the united and earnest efforts of the Republicans of Ohio for the election of the nominee of the National Republican Convention.

The Sherman resolution and the one endorsing the Administration were received with a great volume of applause.

After the resolutions were declared adopted, John Loam, of Stark, said he had demanded a division of the question on the Presidential endorsement. The Chair recognized his demand and a rising vote was taken. Three-fourths of the delegates arose and raised a cheer while standing. The others voted in the negative in the same manner and also cheered. The platform as a whole was again declared adopted.

The following were presented for Delegates-at-large: William Dennison, of Franklin; Valentine B. Horton, of Meigs; Warner M. Bateman, of Hamilton; James A. Garfield, of Lake; William McKinley, Jr., of Stark; Robert Harlan, of Hamilton; Charles Foster, of Seneca; Solomon Day, of Logan; Sidney S. Warner, of Lorain; James Tyler, of Franklin. Major McKinley immediately withdrew.

The following, known as "Blaine candidates," were presented by Isaac F. Mack, of Erie County: John Beatty, of Franklin; Frederick Wickham, of Huron; William B. Shattuc, of Hamilton; Joseph P. Bradbury, of Gallia.

A motion to elect the delegates singly was defeated and the call of the roll for voting was demanded. Only one ballot was required, the vote resulting: Dennison 463, Bateman 417, Garfield 409, Foster 355. Beatty 200, Bradbury 191, Shattuc 181, Wickham 170, Warner 91, Horton 85, Day 47, Harlan 24, Tyler 13. The Chair announced the election of Dennison, Bateman, Garfield and Foster.

For alternates the following were announced: Orin B. Gould, of Scioto; Robert Harlan, of Hamilton; John F. Kumler, of Lucas; J. F. Merguson, of Franklin; Walter S. Thomas, of Delaware; William Sheffield, of Henry; George W. Williams, of Hamilton; John R. Osborn, of Lucas; Benjamin W. Arnett, of Franklin.

Again Mr. Mack presented "a Blaine ticket," namely: William H. Gibson, of Seneca; Edwin C. Cowles, of Cuyahoga; W. S. Peterson, of Trumbull; and Nelson J. Turney, of Pickaway.

A motion to nominate Rev. Benjamin W. Arnett by acclamation brought forth a storm of objections as it was alleged that he was for Blaine. Mr. Arnett said, that while it was true that he was at heart for Blaine, nevertheless if elected he would stand by the party as a Republican-he would do what he believed to be right in the sight of God and the Republican party. A motion was offered that the delegates be empowered to select their own alternates which, after considerable parliamentary fencing, was adopted. General Garfield not being present the

other delegates met and decided upon Orin B. Gould, of Scioto; Christian Moerlein, of Hamilton; James Buford (colored), of Clarke; and John F. Kumler, of Lucas.

For Senatorial Electors, William Dennison presented Charles H. Grosvenor, of Athens; Warner M. Bateman named Sidney S. Warner, of Lorain; D. W. McClung nominated Valentine B. Horton, of Meigs. Some one having charged him with being a bolter," General Grosvenor defended himself, saying that he had voted the straight Republican ticket for twenty-five years but would withdraw for the sake of harmony.' Cries of No, No!" met the announcement and on motion he was chosen by acclamation. Horton withdrew and Warner was also nominated by acclamation.

For Secretary of State the following were announced: William M. Cunningham, of Licking; Charles H. Ostrander, of Cuyahoga; Alexis Cope, of Belmont; Jacob C. Donaldson, of Franklin; Thomas H. Wildes, of Summit; S. B. Smith, of Montgomery; Jonathan K. Rukenbrod, of Columbiana; and Charles Townsend, of Athens.

The first ballot resulted: Donaldson 202, Rukenbrod 88, Townsend 87, Cope 75, Smith 73, Wildes 72, Ostrander 48, Cunningham 10. Whole number votes cast 670, necessary to choice 336.

Ostrander was withdrawn and the second ballot was taken amidst considerable excitement, resulting: Donaldson 282, Townsend 102, Wildes 86, Smith 75, Cope 61, Rukenbrod 56, and Cunningham 10.

On the third ballot Townsend was nominated by the withdrawal of Rukenbrod, Cope and Wildes, and the concentration of almost all their strength against Donaldson and in favor of Townsend, who received 367 votes to Donaldson's 216, and Smith's

51. The result was not announced, for, before the footings were made, Donaldson was withdrawn and Major Townsend named by acclamation, the nominee thanking the Convention in a brief speech.

George W. McIlvaine, of Tuscarawas, was renominated by acclamation for Judge of the Supreme Court.

For Clerk of the Supreme Court the following were named: W. Stanley Shepherd, of Franklin; Dwight Crowell, of Ashtabula; R. P. Reifenberick, of Scioto; E. W. Page, of Cuyahoga; T. Hugh Ricketts, of Coshocton; and T. H. Ullery, of Darke.

The result of the ballot was: Crowell 232, Page 155. Ricketts 99, Reifenberick 88, Shepherd 52, Ullery 44. The names of Captains Reifenberick and Ullery were withdrawn after the announcement of the result, and an attempt to nominate Ricketts by acclamation failed.

The second ballot resulted: Crowell 416, Page 125, Ricketts 111, Shepherd 6, and on motion Crowell's nomination was made unanimous.

Stephen R. Hosmer, of Muskingum, Philip V. Herzing, of Auglaize, William Welch, of Ross, James Marshall, of Lucas, Erastus Pond, of Scioto, and Dresam W. H. Howard, of Fulton, were named for Member of the Board of Public Works. By the time the call was concluded counties began changing, and the names of Marshall, Howard and Welch were withdrawn, and, on motion, Hosmer was nominated by acclamation.

For Commissioner of Common Schools those named were: Daniel F. DeWolf, of Summit; Joseph F. Lukens, of Warren; George S. Ormsby, of Greene; E. S. Perkins, of Medina; Eli T. Tappan, of Knox; John E. Ogden, of Franklin; Henry S.