T. Carlin, Hardin. 10. Joseph Kensinger, Sandusky. 11. E. E. Ewing, Scioto. 12. James Poindexter, Franklin. 13. Robert Price, Muskingum. 14. William M. Hahn, Richland. 15. C. E. M. Jennings, Athens. 16. F. C. Thompson, Noble. 17. Jonathan K. Rukenbrod, Columbiana. 18. Martin L. Smyser, Wayne. 19. Edmund A. Reed, Trumbull. 20. E. H. Eggleston, Cuyahoga.

Resolutions: 1. Benjamin Butterworth, Hamilton. 2. Charles W. Moulton, Hamil

verse, Geauga. 20. David Morrison, Cuyahoga.

On reassembling in the afternoon the report of the Committee on Permanent Organization was read and adopted as follows: Chairman: John Sherman, of Richland

County.

Secretaries: David J. Edwards, of Trumbull; Joseph P. Smith, of Clermont; Thomas E. McNamara, of Perry.

The reception accorded Senator Sherman was extremely cordial and was equalled

Larsh, Preble. 5. Ira P. Sheeler, VanWert. 6. William Sheffield, Henry. 7. Alphonso Hart, Highland. 8. J. Warren Keifer, Clarke. 9. J. D. Vandeman, Delaware. 10. S. D. Barbee, Huron. 11. Edward S. Wilson, Lawrence. 12. Isaac W. Tucker, Franklin. 13. William C. Lyon, Licking. 14. Henry C. Hedges, Richland. 15. Charles H. Grosvenor, Athens. 16. James H. Surratt, Jefferson. 17. George E. Baldwin, Stark. 18. George W. Shurtliff, Lorain. 19. A. L. Tinker, Lake. Amos Townsend, Cuyahoga.

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State Central Committee; 1. Samuel Bailey, Jr., Hamilton. 2. William S. Cappellar, Hamilton. 3. Thomas D. McElwain, Fayette. 4. John Little, Greene. 5. Frank C. Culley, Defiance. 6. James B. Luckey, Ottawa. 7. Thomas C. Downey, Adams. 8. F. S. Chase, Logan. 9. William C. Culbertson, Knox. 10. E. H. Wil

cox, Erie. 11. Charles C. James, Jackson. 12. Henry C. Taylor, Franklin. 13. James E. Graham, Tuscarawas. 14. Jacob R. Babst, Crawford. 15. William Smiley, Morgan. 16. William A. Hunt, Belmont. 17. James R. Johnston, Mahoning. 18. G. B. Hamilton, Medina. 19. Julius O. Con

ventions. The local committee had prepared an immense floral ship which was carried upon the stage just as the Senator was referring to the manner in which Governor Foster had conducted the Ship of State." Then another uproarious scene " took place. The enthusiasm throughout the speech continued unabated and at times was a source of not a little annoyance to the speaker.

After referring to the magnificent body of men before him and returning thanks for the honor conferred by the Convention and congratulating the delegates on the fact that Governor Foster would be renominated unanimously, and also on the election of President Garfield, the following are extracts from his inspiring address.

Fellow Citizens, we in Ohio have many advantages. We are here in a State of boundless resources. Although the great body of our population are farmers engaged in that highest employment of human life, the cultivation of the soil, yet we have coal and iron, the best foundations for the most extensive manufacturing establishments. In temperance, sobriety, love of order in religious observances, always accompanied by toleration-in all the blessings which Providence has given to mankind, we, of Ohio, at least have our share. This State of Ohio represents the whole of the United States in one sense, for all of the United States had their colonies on our soil, and this Western

Reserve is nothing but Connecticut over again, slightly improved. Our population is gathered from every land and from every clime. Every nation of the world contributes to the wealth of our cities. Therefore it is that Ohio is always cosmopolitan, and always a fair representative of the vigor and energy, and of the intelligence and morality of the American people. Something may be expected of me regarding the platform of the party, but not much. The platform of the Republican party is what it has done. For twenty-five years our party has been in the vanguard of liberty and human progress. We commenced at a Convention like this, over which I had the honor to preside, and the work has been going on ever since. We grappled with the institution of slavery and stayed its progress. We marshalled in protection of th Union millions of men and spent billions of treasure, fr ly contributed by a patriotic people, to put down a most unholy rebellion. We reconstructed the revolted States. We emancipated five millions of slaves, and we have agreed to and will give them all equal civil and political rights. We lifted our country from the woes of war and wastes of destruction into the most prosperous country of the world. Our credit is untarnished-as good as that of any nation. Our notes are now better than gold or silver in or out of the mines in any land, and float everywhere the sun shines, as the promise of an honorable nation always faithful to its public obligations. All these and many more things I might mention is the work of the Republican party; and it is this work that is our platform. I do not care what platform is made for us, we know what we believe in and that what we have done is the best assurance of what we intend to do. We intend to still further advance our credit, and still more rapidly pay off the public debt. We intend to see, God helping us, that every citizen of this broad land is protected in the rights which our Constitution gives to him, cost what it may. President Garfield, in his inaugural address, has told us that all the power which he commands shall be used for this purpose, and I believe him and believe it will be done. This great object of Republican policy is now more likely to be pursued than ever before. The times are auspicious for it. The bitter feelings of the South are going down. The freedmen are gradually getting lands, homes and properties. Friends are springing up around them and they are now strong, independent men who, while they

never before occurring in the history of human kind our country will then be a Republic of freemen, all equal before the law and of equal rights. My countrymen, there are some noteworthy things that might be said about Ohio politics. We have no room for a leader who commands and dictates. We have a great people. Our Conventions are gathered from al parts of our broad State, brought together as freemen. There never was and never will be room for a primate or a boss. The man who attempts it had better make his will beforehand. I congratulate you upon the auspicious opening of the Administration of James A. Garfield. We know that office-seeking is undoubtedly the proper pursuit of mankind. There may be some disappointments because there are fewer places to fill than men willing to fill them, but in the main the general principles and policy of this Administration are in harmony with the aspirants in the Republican party. The financial policy of the last Administration has been supplemented by the reduction of the rate of interest on five hundred millions of the public securities from five and six per cent. to three-and-a-half per cent. This wise measure has been most carefully and most skillfully managed by Secretary Windom, an Ohio boy. We are saving fifteen million dollars a year, and the debt which frightened brave men fifteen years ago, has melted like snow before a summer sun, no longer frightening the timid, and now the tax on whisky alone will pay the interest on the public debt. I believe I can say in advance of the resolutions that will be offered, that General Garfield has the emphatic approval of the Republicans of Ohio in the course he has pursued thus far. Let him further advance the public credit; let him give us an Administration pure, simple and Republican, worthy of a Nation like ours and we will send him our approval twice over again. But we have something to do in this task. We have got to emphasize our approval by indorsing this Administration in the election of the Republican ticket this fall, and we will do it, if we work as only Ohio Republicans know how to work.

When announcements for Governor were called for there appeared to have been no arrangement for the formal presentation of Governor Foster for renomination. Fi

will stand by the flag and the cause of human rights. They have given us their guarantee that the Constitutional Amendments shall be obeyed. Our country, broad and beautiful in extent and power, containing over fifty millions of people, expanding to a degree

tences moved that Charles Foster be made the party nominee by acclamation. It was done with such a volume of sound as to fairly raise the roof." The Chair an

nounced that owing to illness their nominee was not in the city, and, therefore, could not publicly thank them. There was a general call for Frederick D. Mussey, the Governor's Private Secretary, but he modestly kept in the background.

For Lieutenant Governor, Benjamin Eggleston, of Cincinnati, was announced by William Davidson, a fellow townsman; Charles H. Grosvenor named Benjamin F. Coates, of Scioto; Joseph R. Johnston, of Youngstown, presented Rees G. Richards, of Jefferson; Henry C. Hedges, of Richland, was enthusiastic in his support of Samuel H. Hurst, of Ross; Rollin A. Horr spoke on behalf of Thomas J. Pringle, of Clarke; and Henry L. Morey, of Butler, in a flattering speech, named Lewis Seasongood, of Hamilton. Mr. Eggleston was withdrawn in favor of a soldier," by E. P. Ransom, of Hamilton County.

The first ballot resulted: Seasongood 241, Richards 213, Hurst 112, Pringle 93, Coates 90. Pringle's name was withdrawn after the result was made known.

At the close of the second call of counties there was no nomination, Seasongood and Richards being about even, the Hurst and Coates delegates holding the balance of power. The latter then began changing to Richards with cheers and other demonstrations, till finally, upon motion, he was nominated by acclamation.

Mr. Richards in response to the popular demand took the stage and said he "considered it a great honor to be on the ticket next to Charles Foster, but a greater honor to be called to stand in the front rank fighting for the principles of the Republican party."

Thomas C. Campbell, of Hamilton, nominated Nicholas Longworth, of the same county, as a candidate for Judge of

the Supreme Court; Lewis B. Gunckle named D. A. Haynes, of Montgomery; John C. Lee spoke for John H. Doyle, of Lucas; Albert W. Train nominated John S. Brasee, of Fairfield; and Sidney S. Warner asked that William H. Upson, of Summit, be made the candidate.

The ballot resulted: Longworth, 402; Haynes, 120; Doyle, 109; Brasee, 90; Upson, 28. The nomination of Judge Longworth was made unanimous.

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George K. Nash was renominated for Attorney General by acclamation, and with a general hurrah for the brilliant campaigner of 1880." He was called upon for a speech and demonstrated his good judgment by responding with but a few well-put words— the hour being late.

Joseph Turney, of Cuyahoga, was also complimented with a renomination by acclamation for the second term as Treasurer of State. A motion was made to have George Paul renominated in like manner for Member of the Board of Public Works, but objection was made. William Uhlman named Richard R. Porter, of Stark County, for the office. After some discussion of the rules and the vote of a number of counties had been cast, Porter was withdrawn and Mr. Paul accorded the honor by acclamation.

It was nearly six o'clock in the evening when General J. Warren Keifer read the report of the Committee on Resolutions. The platform, as here appended, was approved and adopted unanimously with cheers, after which the Convention adjourned sine die.

The Republicans of Ohio in Convention assembled, hereby reaffirm and readopt the principles and policies of the party as shown in its history:

Resolved, 1. That the Republicans of Ohio heart

ily approve and endorse the Administration of JAMES A. GARFIELD, President of the United States, and we hereby pledge to him our cordial support in all the duties devolving upon him as the Chief Magistrate of the Nation.

2. We heartily endorse the wise policy of the Republican party in giving full protection to American labor, and in discriminating in favor of home productions.

3. We fully endorse the administration of CHARLES FOSTER as Governor, and the State officers of the Republican party during the last two years, under whom the expenditures of the State have been reduced over one-half million dollars below the expenditures of the Democratic administration of the two years preceding; at the same time the public debt of the State was reduced nearly a million and a quarter of dollars, and the remainder of the debt, redeemable June 30, 1881, refunded by the issue of State bonds bearing four (4) per cent interest, which were sold at such a premium as to reduce the rate per cent below 3 per cent per annum.

4. The public interests require that the General Assembly should submit to a vote of the people such amendments to the Constitution of the State, relative to the manufacture, sale and use of intoxicating fiquors as shall leave the whole matter to legislation.

The Greenback Labor party met in State Convention at the City Hall, Columbus, Wednesday, June 15th, and nominated a ticket headed by John Seitz, of Seneca County, for Governor. Neither the Convention nor the candidates named attracted much attention, either at that time or subsequently.

The campaign had not yet opened, nor had all the candidates been placed in nomination, when, on the morning of Saturday, July 2d, the awful news of the attempted assassination of President Garfield was flashed over the wires. For a moment the report was too incredible for belief, but later news but verified the truthfulness of the first dispatches and added to the intense excitement. The expressions of horThe expressions of horror and grief upon the part of all classes of citizens, irrespective of creed or political

belief, were universal. Especially was this true because of the auspicious beginning of Garfield's Administration, and the general belief that he was to bring about an era of good feeling and establish a closer relationship between the North and the South. This overpowering feeling of sorrow caused a virtual suspension of business throughout Ohio for the day, and on the day following all the churches were crowded and fervent prayers offered for the President's recovery. The festivities usually observed on July 4th were abandoned everywhere, and instead there was public mourning and devotional services in the churches throughout the State.

The Democratic State Convention was held at Comstock's Opera House, Columbus, Wednesday, July 13th. James E. Spear, of Hamilton County, was Temporary Chairman, Thomas E. Powell, of Delaware, being chosen as Permanent Chairman. The Committee on Resolutions was remarkable for the new men who composed it, the old "wheel-horses" having been relegated to the rear that campaign. John W. Bookwalter, of Clarke County, almost unknown in State politics up to that time, was nominated for Governor on the second ballot over such old line Democrats as John F. Follett, George W. Geddes, Isaac J. Miller, Theodore Cook, Henry B. Banning, George M. Jewett and William W. Armstrong. Edgar M. Johnson, of Hamilton County, was nominated for Lieutenant Governor; Edward F. Bingham, of Franklin, for Judge of the Supreme Court; Frank C. Daugherty, of Hardin, for Attorney General; Alonzo P. Winslow, of Cuyahoga, for Treasurer of State; and John Crowe, of Defiance, for Member of the Board of Public Works. The platform was also a remarkable structure of almost meaningless