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CHAPTER V.
POLITICAL HISTORY.
FROM what has been -written in the history of Ohio, regarding her politics. as well as that which appears in the Organic Chapter, just given, the reader may acquaint himself with the events leading up to the organization of this, division of the State. From 1824 to 1832 county elections were hold according to law; but owing to the comparatively small interest taken in local affairs, the distances and inconveniences of travel, such elections were carried out much on the principle of society elections of the present day, with one great objection. that men gathered at the polls, voted, drank whisky, smoked, swore. wrestled and fought, all for holiday fun. In 1832 this free and easy method may be said to disappear. The campaign of that year called forth all the energies of the people and their standard bearers, and gave to political life a stimulus which won for it an important place in the minds of the people. Since that time party warfare has been carried on regularly. The first elections were held in the county (Thompson and Seneca Townships) in October, 1820, when twenty votes were polled for the offices of Sandusky County. In September, 1821, nominating caucuses were held at Lower Sandusky, and in October of that year the candidates received the following vote in what is now known as Seneca County:
ELECTION, OCTOBER, 1821.
COMMISSIONER.
David Smith ....................16
Jiles Thompson ...............10
SENATOR.
Eben Merry......................25
D Alford Kelly ................. 1
REPRESENTATIVE.
8 Lyman Farrel ...............26
AUDITOR.
Josiah Rumery ................15
H. J. Harmon....................10
The Sandusky County candidates of 1822 and 1823 received a full veto from the settler, of Seneca: hilt he beyond the total number of votes polled there is no record.
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The special election for officers of Seneca County was held in April, 1824, when Agreen Ingraham received nineteen votes for sheriff and was elected; Leverett Bradley, 200 votes for coroner, and was elected; and William Clad;, Jesse S. Olmsted and Benjamin W Whitmore were elected county commissioners; Milton McNeal was appointed treasurer; David Risdon, tax collector; David Smith, clerk and recorder; Neal McGaffey, clerk of courts; William Cornell, Jaques Hulburt and Matthew Clark, associate judges. Ingraham's bondsmen for $5,000, were Rollin Moller, Michael Schaul, Joseph Pool and J. A. Rosenberger.
The first annual election took place in October, 1824. David H. Beardsley was elected State senator; Jeremiah Everett, representative; Agreen Ingraham, sheriff; David Smith, auditor; Christopher Stone, coroner; Benjamin Whitmore, Thomas Boyd and Dr. Dunn were elected commissioners; Milton McNeel was appointed treasurer, and Rudolphus Dickenson was appointed prosecutor. The vote recorded for Allen Trimble, for governor, was 230, and for David Morrow, 50. The Presidential election in November resulted as follows: John Q. Adams, Federalist, 112 votes; Henry Clay, Whig, 37 votes; and Andrew Jackson, Democrat, 26 votes.
ELECTIONS 1825.
The elections of 1825 ;how a severe fight for member of the Legislature:
Josiah Hedges ......................233
Jeremiah Everett ..................105
William Cornell ................... 51
Josiah Rumery ...................... 10
Harvey Harmon .................... 1
The. contest for county commissioner was carried on between Thomas Boyd and Will lain Clark, the former receiving 244 vote and the latter 154. The other officers o the county were re-elected, held over, o reappointed.
ELECTIONS 1826.
In 1826 Abel Rawson was appointed Prosecutor; Timothy P. Roberts and James Gordon elected county commissioners; a ad all the other officers re-elected. Eber Bake was elected representative in the State ,Legislature. Milton McNeal was re-appointed treasurer, and William Patterson tax collector.
ELECTIONS 1827.
There were no less than seven candidates for the Legislature before the people in (special election) 1827, viz.: Josiah Hedges, George Poe, Samuel Treat, Eber Baker, Washington Conklin, Joseph Chaffee a. Joseph S. Newell. Hedges, who received 195 votes, and Baker, 80 votes, were the only candidates who received votes in Seneca County. The others, however, received many votes in the representative district, which then comprised Crawford, Marion, Sandusky and Seneca Counties. The annual election of 1827 resulted in the choice of Samuel M. Lockwood. Case Brown was elected commissioner; Agreen Ingraham, treasurer, and David Risdon, county assessor.
ELECTIONS 1828.
PRESIDENT.
J. Q. Adams, Fed ;.......................317
Andrew Jackson, Dern ................ 99
GOVERNOR.
Allen Trimble .............................317
J. W. Campbell ......................... . 99
CONGRESS.
M. Bartley ...................................283
W. H. Hunter ..............................112
Reuben Wood (Jackson) ............ 19
SENATOR.
Asa Sanford ................................. 9
David Campbell ......................... 323
George Anderson (Jackson) ....... 88
Abel Rawson was elected recorder: Will. lain Patterson, sheriff; Jacob Plane, treasurer- David Smith, auditor; James Godon, commissioner, and William Toll, coroner.
ELECTIONS 1829-30-31,
In 1829 Timothy P. Roberts was elected commissioner, the other officers holding over. The elections of 1830 resulted in a majority of three for Gov. Lucas, and in the election of Sam. M. Lockwood. State senator: Josiah Hedges, representative; David Bishop, sheriff; Abel Rawson, recorder and prosecutor. and Case Brown commissioner. Joseph Howard was appointed clerk,
The, elections of 1831 may be considered the dawn of political enthusiasm in Seneca County. Whigs and Democrats made regular nominations, and swore by their party platforms. Harvey J. Harmon was elected representative; David Risdon, commissioner; John Wright, county assessor; Benjamin Pittinger, Selder. Graves and Agreen Ingraham, associate judges. David E. Owen, elected auditor, was proposed by Daniel Dildine, Sr., as fully qualified to fill the office of auditor. He was the first Democrat ever elected in Seneca county.
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ELECTIONS 1832.
A meeting was held in August 1832, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county offices. John L. Flack presided, with Gabriel J. Keen, secretary. The Whigs met subsequently and made their nominations. while the Wirt or antiMasonic party reported through William Clark, Andrew Love and John Baker that it was inexpedient to make nominations for county officers.
The Wirt party was well organized. In September, 1832, a committee of vigilance was formed in each township, while a central county committee directed the proceedings. The members of these committees, in each township, are named in the following list:
Clinton Township.-George Ebbert. Jacob Plane, Samuel Rider, George Donaldson, D. H. Philip, James Mercer, Calvin Bradley, E. Bates, Asa Crockett and Grafton Bernard.
Scipio Township -. A. Hance, Moses Spencer, W. Smith, William Anway, Timothy P. Roberts and Charles Fez.
Eden Township.-John Searles, A. Bratz, H. McCollister, .John Wolf, T. J. Baker, Mathew Clark, Noah Seitz, William Connell and Elijah Musgrave.
Thompson Township.-Samuel Clark, Thomas Clark and Ransom Purdy.
Hopewell Township.-O. Hart, John Crum, John Rosenberger, Joseph Ogle and Andrew Love.
Reed Township -Ezra Witter, Thomas Bennett, Seth Reed, Elijah Reed and George Raymond.
Adams Township.-Samuel Elder, S. Whiteman and Thomas Longwith.
Liberty Township.-A. Crum, J. Siberil, J. Craum and Charles Foster.
Bloom Township.-Dr. McMullen, John Seitz, J. C. Marter, T. Boy d and George Face.
Seneca Township.-John Crocker and Peter Lot.
Venice Township.-Henry Speaker and John Ford.
The two tickets in nomination, September 8, 1832. and the vote received in October, of
that year, are given thus:
CONGRESS.
Elutherous Cook, D ............................482
William Patterson, W ...........................549
SENATE.
Charles Lindsay, D ...............................482
Daniel Tilden, W . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .549
REPRESENTATIVES.
Andrew Lugenbeel, D . . . ... . .. . . ... .. . 482
Samuel M. Lockwood, D. . . . . . . . . ......482
Jeremiah Everett, W ...........................549
Thomas McMullen, W ...........................549
SHERIFF.
David Bishop, D . . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . 482
William Toll, W ... .... ... .. .... .. .... .........549
AUDITOR.
David E. Owen, D. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .482
George W. Gist, W . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 549
COMMISSIONER.
John Keller, D . . . ..................................482
Enoch Umsted, W . .............. .................549
Ethan Smith, Ind .....................
CORONER.
George Flack, D ...................................482
Francis Bernard, W . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . 549
PRESIDENT.
Andrew Jackson, D ................ ...............555
Henry Clay, W .......................................594
William. Wirt, A. M..................
The vote by townships, in October, 1832, was for Democrats, in Clinton, 105; Hopewell, 55; Pleasant, 22; Seneca, 39; Liberty, 23 London. 11; Scipio 58; Bloom, 30; Adams, 17; Thompson, 38; Eden, 32, and other precincts, 52; aggregating 482 votes.
The Whig vote was in Clinton, 120; in Hopewell, 78, in Pleasant, 41; in Seneca, 20; in Liberty, 14; in London, 6; in Scipio, 70; in Bloom, 49; in Adams, 30; in Thompson, 43; and in Eden, 78; aggregating 549 votes.
A small vote was polled in Venice and Reed Townships, of which no regular record was made.
The November elections drew forth the full strength of each party in the county. The Jackson Democrats polled 555 votes, and the Clay Whigs, 594 votes. There is no record of anti-Masonic votes, nor is it thought that the Wirt party cast a vote in this county for the head of the anti-Mason ticket. The first political jollification party ever held in the county, was that by the Democrats December 6, 1832, at Goodie's Hotel, Tiffin, David E. Owen, presiding. Henry Cronise, George Flack, Nathan L. Wright, Joseph Graff, Col. R. Jaqua, Uriah P. Coonrad, Gabriel J. Keen, E. Brown, Jacob Kroh, Col. John Goodin, A. Eaton, Samuel S. Martin, J. H. Brown E. Locke, Frederick Kishler, P. J. Price, William Anderson, John Campbell, William H. Kessler, Joshua Seney and A. Mainz were the leading participants.
ELECTIONS 1833-34--35.
Jeremiah Everett was elected representative; John Goodin, treasurer; Sidney Smith (Sea), prosecutor; John Crum, Marcus Y. Graff and .John Seitz, commissioners; Reuben Williams, assessor, and David Owen, auditor. Mr. Owen was appointed receiver of the Ohio Canal Land Office, at Tiffin, August 27, 1833. In June, 1838, Van Buren appointed him receiver of the Wyan
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dot Indian Land Office. In May, 1840, he was succeeded by John Goodin.
In March, 1833, the auditor was appointed clerk of the commissioners' board by nature of his office.
The elections of 1834 resulted in the choice of Joseph Howard, State senator; Jacques Hulbert, representative; Luther A. Hall, clerk; David E. Owen, auditor; Joel Stone, sheriff; Lorenzo Abbott and Benjamin hitmore, commissioners, and it Norris, coroner. With the exception of Owen, all were Whigs. James Findlay, (Whig) was nominated for governor, and Mordecai Bartley (Whig) for Congress.
In 1835, W. B. Craighill was elected representative; Luther A. Hall, clerk; John Goodin, treasurer; Selah Chapin, prosecutor; Benjamin Whitmore, commissioner, and John Webb, assessor.
ELECTIONS 1836.
The campaign of 1836 was opened the last day of April by a meeting of Democratic Republicans, held at the Seneca Hotel, Tiffin. Col. Henry C. Brish, presided. A vigilance committee was appointed for each township. In June following, the Young Men's Democratic-Republican Convention was called to consier the advisability of holding a State convention. The Whigs also took steps to organize. and by August, the DemocraticRepublicans and Whigs had placed the following names before the people as the choice of their conventions.
PRESIDENT.
Martin Van Buren, D. R. .. ........................1129
William H. Harrison, W. . ......................... 948
CONGRESS.
William H. Hunter, D. . . . ......................... 914
Jabez Wright, W . . . . . .............................. 769 .
SENATOR.
David E. Owen, D..... ................................ 818
Joseph Howard, W .................................... 850
REPRESENTATIVE.
William B. Craighill, D.............................. 935
Ezra William's, W . . ..................................747
SHERIFF.
Elam Lock, D.........................................Party vote
Joel Stone, W .................. ...................... "
AUDITOR.
Levi Davis, D....:. ................................Party vote
No Whig nominee.
RECORDER.
Daniel Dildine, Jr., D.......................... Party vote
Josiah F. Reed, declined.
John Goodin, declined:
No Whig nominee.
COMMISSIONER.
Lew is Seitz, D . . . .... . .......................Party vote
Charles W. Foster, W. . . .................... ."
ASSESSOR.
John W. Eastman, D. . ....................... Party vote
John C. Donnell, W. ......... . ............. "
SURVEYOR.
George W. Gist, D................................Party vote
Jonas Hershberger, D., declined.
David Risdon, W . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ......Party vote
CORONER.
Levi Keller, D . . . . . . . . ......................Party vote
Eli Norris, W `
This was the first time a county recorder was elected-previously, He was appointee;.
ELECTIONS 1837.
Samuel Treat was elected representative; John Goodin, treasurer; John J. Steiner, prosecutor; Lorenzo Abbott, commissioner, and Robert Holley, county assessor. James Durbin was appointed surveyor to succeed David Risdon, who served from 1824 to 1836.
SCHOOL EXAMINERS 1837.
Selah Chapin, Jr ...............................Elected
John P. Cornell ................................. "
Joseph Howard .. . . .. . ..................... "
ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
Andrew Lugenbeel elected................Elected
Lowell Robinson .............................. ."
Henry C. Brish (pending).
ELECTIONS 1838.
The nominations by the DemocraticRepublican Convention were made at Jamieson's house, September 22 1838. John Clagget presided, with S. H. Brown, secretary. In July, the State convention and Whig county convention were held. The elections of October, 1838, are of record as follows:
GOVERNOR.
Wilson Shannon, D . . . . . . . ...1172
Joseph Vance, W .....................959
CONGRESS.
George Sweeney, D ................1172
Joseph M. Root, W. .... .. .. . ... .938
SENATOR.
William B. Craigbill, D.........1167
Sardis Birchard, W ............... 939
REPRESENTATIVE.
John Welch, D.......................1155
Evan Dorsey, W . . . .. ........... 943
SHERIFF.
Levi Keller, D .......................1233
William McClure, W ............. 810
AUDITOR.
Lev; Davis, D.. . .. . . .. . . .. . .1277
Joseph Lease, W. . .. . . .. . . . . 817
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COMMISSIONER.
John Terry, D ...........................1163
Benjamin Whitmore, W ........... 923
ASSESSOR.
Samuel S. Martin, D.. . . .. .. .. . .1182
Jesse Whiteman, W . . . .. . . ... . . 905
CORONER.
Henry McCartney, D . . . .. . . .. . 1125
Eli Norris, W ....... . . . . . ............. 868
In May, 1838, a call for a Whig meeting was signed by Dr. Kuhn, Eli Dresbach, Josiah Hedges, Joseph Howard and Erastus Bowe, to consider thequestion of abolishing slavery. Dr. Kuhn was the only one who survived to witness the triumph of the Abolition party-in 1865. At that time he was on surgeon's duty, at Camp Dennison. A great Whig meeting was held at Fort Seneca. with Robert Holly president, May 12, 1838. Minor meetings were held throughout the county.
The first regularly organized temperance meeting, held at Tiffin, was that of July 4, 1838, after the great celebration of that day.
ELECTIONS 1839.
Henry C. Brish was elected associate judge, and David E. Owen State librarian,in January, 1839. John Welch (D.) received a majority of 184 over Abel Rawson, people's ticket, for representative; W. H. Kessler, (D.) beat John Walker (W.) and John P. Cornell, People's candidate for the recordership; and Andrew Moore (D.) was elected commissioner over John Seitz on the People's ticket; Jonas Hershberger (D.) was elected surveyor, and Joshua Seney (D.) beat Le vi Davis (Ind. D.) and John Park, People's candidate for the treasurership of the county.
ELECTIONS 1840.
GOVERNOR.
Thomas Corwin, W .................1446
Wilson Shannon, D .................1607
CONGRESS.
James Hedges, W ...................1445
George Sweeney, D ...............1604
SENATOR.
Andrew Coffinberry, W .........1447
John Goodin, D ..................... 1583
REPRESENTATIVES.
Lorenzo Abbott, W . . . . . . .....1466
R. S. Rice, W...........................1439
McAnelly, D ...........................1606
Wood, D...................................1590
SHERIFF.
John Baugher, W .....................1399
Levi Keller, D.. .. . . . . . . . . . 1625
COMMISSIONER.
Lorenzo D. Shawhan, W...........1434
George Stoner, D ......................1604
AUDITOR
Thomas Treat, W ......................1438
Gabriel J. Keen, D.. . .. . . .. . . . 1597
ASSESSOR.
Micajah Heaton, W ....................1406
Benjamin Carpenter, D ...............1618
CORONER.
Timothy P. Roberts, W..............1347
Daniel Brown, D . . . . . .............1630
PRESIDENT.
W. H. Harrison, W.....................1483
M. Van Buren, D........................1616
J. J. Birney, L........
Joshua Seney, elector, D ............1616
Loudon Township gave a majority of ten to the Whigs.
CLERK.
C. F. Dresbach (appointed).
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Abel Rawson, W. (did not run).
Joel W. Wilson, D............ . ........1602
The Democratic Whigs and Van Buren Democrats formed the leading parties.
The year 1839, as well as 1840, may be said to be devoted, by the people of Seneca, to Whig, Democratic and variegated politics, log-cabin raisings, meetings, conventions and caucuses. Agriculture culture and com merce were only secondary considerations; even the record of election passed unheeded. A log-cabin was dedicated, at Tiffin, July 8, 1840. A. Rawson, L. A. Hall, Jos. Howard, H. Kuhn and J. K. Gibson formed the Whig central committee.
In 1840 the office of county assessor was abolished by the Legislature, and the duties of assessment assigned to the township assessors.
ELECTIONS 1841.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Ezekiel Rice, W .. . .... .. .. .... .. . . .. 845
Chas. W. O'Neil, W..........................850
Geo. W. Baird, D............................1143
Amos E. Wood, D........ . ...............1144.
COMMISSIONER.
Case Brown, W. ... . . .. . . .. . .. .. ... 892
John Terry, D ... .. .. .. .. .. .. . . ... . 1047
TREASURER.
Levi Davis, W. . . . . .................... 908
Jos. Seney, D...............................1040
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ELECTIONS 1842.
A, mass convention of the Whigs of north western Ohio was held at Tifn, September
28, 1842. September 12, 1842, a county convention was held here.
GOVERNOR.
T. Corwin, W...............................1268
W. Shannon, D ...............1829
Leicester King, Ab . .......... 85
SENATOR.
Sidney Sea W................................1175
Moses McAnelly, D . . .... .. . ........1811
Lowell Robinson, Ab . . . . . . . . .... 46
COMMISSIONER.
Evan Dorsey , W............................1266
Jas. McClelland, D .............. ..........1811
Joseph Jackson, Ab ....................... 38
AUDITOR.
Joseph Lease, W ..................1200
G. J. Keen, ...........................1866
Nites, Ab ..................................38
RECORDER..
Daniel Cunningham, W ..........................1226
W. H. Kessler, D......................................1858
Watson, Ab ............................................. 86
SHERIFF.
Joel Stone, W...................1348
U. P. Coonrad, D..............1736
Bennett, Ab.;................... 33
REPRESENTATIVES.
John Webb, W.....................1245
John C. Spink, W.............(retired)
Chapman, W .......................1257
H. Brisk, D...........................1839
Geo. W. Baird, D.................1822
Boyd Ab. ........................... 36
Williard, Ab . . . ........... . . . . 36
CORONER.
Wm. Campbell, W..........(retired)
Geo. H. Show, D..............1709
Joseph Gibson, W ...........1353
Watson, Ab .. ....... . .: . . ... 37
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Jesse Stem, W.....................1340
J. W. Wilson, D..................1758
SURVEYOR.
David Risdon, W . ................1289
Thos. Heming D....................1775
R. G. Perry, Ab. . . . . . . ...... 34
Total vote, .............................3148
ELECTIONS 1843.
CONGRESS.
Henry St. John, D. .................979
Lowell Robinson, L . . . . . . . 34
REPRESENTATIVES.
Samuel Waggoner, D ...............951
W. B. Craigbill, D. . . .. .. .. . . ..979
Joshua Maynard, L .....................35
James Merrick, L . . . .. . . .. . . ... 46
TREASURER.
Richard Williams, D .................993
R. G. Perry, L. . ....................... 35
COMMISSIONER.
Morris P. Skinner, D. . . . . . . . 970
Joseph Jackson, L .................... 36
The Democrats were opposed by the Liberty party. In February, 1842, the Libert party made its first appearance in Bence County, at Republic. A resolution against the teachings of F. D. Parish was carrie by the meeting.
Richard Williams was Commissioner of the Bankrupt Court for Seneca Counts Ohio, in May, 1842.
ELECTIONS 1844.
PRESIDENT.
James K. Polk D. . . . . 2318
Henry Clay. VP...........1707
James G. Birney, L....... 41
GOVERNOR.
David Tod, D........................ 2213
Mordecai Bartley, W . . . . . . 1582
CLERK OF SUPREME COURT.
Joshua Seney. D.....................
CONGRESS.
Henry St. John, D.................. 2197
Abel Rawson, W . ................ 1582
SENATOR.
Amos E. Wood, D. ............ 2206
Sardis Birchard, W .............1582
REPRESENTATIVE.
Henry Cronise, D ............................2141
Henry Kuhn, W ...............................1567
SHERIFF.
Uriah P. Coonrad, D. ..... . 2215
G. F. Kaestner, W..............1546
AUDITOR.
Fred W. Green, D .................2238
Isaac Small, W .....................1546
CORONER.
Geo. H. Show, D......................2205
Dan. Cunningham, W ..............1568
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Wm. Lang, D...........................2157
R. G. Pennington, W ...............1594
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COMMISSIONER.
Jacob Decker, D ......................2178
W. P. White, W........................1559
Abel Rawson was a member of the Whig National Convention held at Baltimore in 1844.
The above returns show a Democratic gain in Seneca County of about 600 over 1840.
Democratic Hickory Clubs were organized in the townships of Seneca County, during the spring and summer of 1844.
Meetings in favor of the repeal of the Union of Ireland and Great Britain were held throughout the county,in March, 1844.
ELECTIONS 1845.
REPRESENTATIVE.
Daniel Brown, D . . . . . . . . 985
Keating, W .........................101
COMMISSIONER.
Jos, McClellan, D . ......................985
Schuyler, W .................................101
TREASURER.
Richard Williams, D ....................996
Joshua Maynard, W ...................... 98
RECORDER.
W. H. Kessler, D. ..........................995
Watson, W.....................................103
ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
Henry Ebert.........................
Wm. Toll...........................
Andrew Lugenbeel ...................
SURVEYOR.
Thomas Heming, D .....................977
Myers, W.................................... 99
ELECTIONS 1846.
GOVERNOR.
David Tod, D........................1962
Sam Lewis, L ...................... 157
William Bebb, W .................1263
CONGRESS.
Rodolpus Dickenson, D ............1860
Joseph Jackson, L ..................... 140
Ely Dresbach, W .......................1361
SENATOR.
Henry Cronise, D ......................1894
Geo. Donelson, L... .................
John L. Green, W.......................1228
REPRESENTATIVE.
Warren P. Noble, D.....................1859
Sam Myers L .......................
John Zimmerman, W.*... .. . ... . 1312
*John Zimmerman was killed in the Nolan sandbank about 1851.
COMMISSIONER.
Morris P. Skinner, D. . . . .... . . 1994
E. S. Bartlett, L............
Squire Rosenberger, W .............1240
AUDITOR.
Fred W. Green, D.......................2039
Chancey Pool, L . . . . . . . . .
John Seitz, W.............................1205
SHERIFF.
Eden Lease D..............................2023
Harrison McClelland L
John Zimmerman, VP .................1206
CORONER.
Sam Herrin, D..............................1938
John Wilkison. L......
W. P. White, W........................... 1228
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
William Lang, D ............................1901
Pierce, W ........................................1281
This campaign is memorable for the interest it created throughout Ohio. Whigs sang such couplets as:
Get out of the way each local railer,
Clear the track for Scott and Taylor.
The Democrats and Liberals had equally ridiculous little songs, and all parties stir, sang, drank, swore and fought as they did twenty years before.
ELECTIONS 1847.
REPRESENTATIVE.
Warren P. Noble, D. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .
TREASURER.
Geo. Knupp, D......................
RECORDER.
R. M. C. Martin, D. ...
COMMISSIONER.
Jacob Decker, D .. . . .. . . .. . . .
Elected without opposition. Chas. F. Dresbach died in November, 1847.
ELECTIONS 1848.
PRESIDENT.
Zach. Taylor, W........................1637
Lewis Cass, D .........................2326
Martin Van Buren, F. ................483
GOVERNOR.
J. B. Weller, D...........................2071
Seabury Ford, W ......................1403
CONGRESS.
Rudolphus Dickenson, D . ........1994
Cooper K. Watson, W................1421
SENATE.
John W. O'Neil, Ab. . . ... . .. . . .1486
Joel W. Wilson, D......................1947
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REPRESENTATIVES.
Jacob Souder, Ab .......................1491
John G. Breslin, D......................1985
COMMISSIONER.
Samuel Saul, D . . . . . ................2016
Eliaha Umsted, Fed . . . .. .. . . .. . 851
M. B. Cain, V. B............................624
AUDITOR.
Fred W. Green, D...........................2015
T. P. Roberts, Fed....................... 795
J. A. McFarland, V. B................... 636
SHERIFF.
Eden Lease, D................................2126
G. M. Ogden, V. B.. . . . .. .. . . ... . . 517
Jos. Gibson, Fed............................ 786
CORONER.
Sam Herrin, D.................................2012
A. W.. Childs, V. B. . . .. . . .... ... .. . 593
D. Partner, Fed..................................857
SURVEYOR.
Geo. H. Homing, D..........................2012
G. Jones, V. B............. 593
B. F. Parker, .Fed............................. 857
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Warren P. Noble, D...........................1991
W. H. Gibson, Fed............................ 920
J. P. Pillars. V. B............................... 576
ELECTIONS 1849.
CONGRESS.
A. E. Wood, D..................................1941
REPRESENTATIVES.
John G. Breslin, D............................1361
Isaac DeWitt, W .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . 769
John G. Breslin voted to repeal the Black laws, and was named among the Abolitionists.
TREASURER.
George Knupp, D ...............................1887
COMMISSIONER.
Barney Zimmerman, D ......................1715
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
For............................1945
Against..................... 90
The tickets in the field were the regular Democratic and what was known as the Bolters' ticket. The Abolition candidate for the Legislature was elected. Samuel J. Bayard was appointed one of the Commissioners on boundary line between Mexico and the United States.
ELECTIONS APRIL, 1850.
DELEGATE TO CONVENTION.
Edson T. Stickney, D... . ... .....1660
Abel Rawson, W . . . . . . . . . . 1578
John Ewing, D* ...................... 1882
*Senatorial district delegate from Seneca, Wyandot and Hancock.
POOR HOUSE VOTE.
For Poor House ......................1031
Against....................................1315
The office of associate judge was abolished by the Legislature this year. Thomas Lloyd, chosen to fill vacancy, was the last associate judge elected in Seneca County.
ELECTIONS OCTOBER, 1850.
GOVERNOR.
Reuben Wood, D ................1977
William Johnson, P. T. . . . .1081
Edward Smith, Ab. . ........... . 30
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Alex. G. Conover, P. T............... 1077
Alex. P. Miller, D....................... 1960
REPRESENTATIVE.
Jacob Decker, D ...........................1598
Isaac Dewitt, P. T. . . . . . . . . ........1383
SHERIFF.
Stephen M. Ogden, D........................1651
William Burkhalter, W . . . ............... 228
Samuel Rule, P. T.. . . .. . . .. . . .. ... . 1072
AUDITOR.
Richard Williams, D . . . .........1677
R. G. Pennington, P. T.............1347
RECORDER.
Jacob Wolf, P. T............................1208
R. M. C. Martin, D. ......................1784
Charles F. Dresbach, W......... ...........33
CONGRESS.
Fred W. Green, D............................1756
SENATOR.
Michael Brackley, ...........................2197
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
W. P. Noble, D ..........................1632
W. H. Gibson, P. T.....................1386
COMMISSIONER.
Levi Davis, P. T..............................1344
David Burns, D ..............................1669
CORONER.
Jeremiah Williams, P. T....................1314
George Ransburg, D ........................1669
ELECTIONS 1851.
GOVERNOR.
Reuben Wood, D..............................2311
S. F. Vinton, W ...............................1345
TREASURER.
John G. Breslin, D............................2206
A. A. Bliss, W..................................1406
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Lawrence W. Mall, D.....................2115
Cooper K. Watson, W....................1500
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY. - 269
SENATOR.
Joel W. Wilson, D............................2118
Abel Rawson, W .............................1543
REPRESENTATIVE.
Jacob Decker, D ..............................1976
William G. Gibson, W. . . ...............1692
PROBATE JUDGE.
William Lang, D ...........................2302
Gabriel J. Keen, W........................ 366
CLERK OF COURT.
Philip Spellman, D ........................2215
M. V. Bogart, W ...........................1437
TREASURER.
Thomas Heming, D . . . ... . .. .. . . ..2180
John Kerr, W ..................................1443
COMMISSIONER.
Samuel Saul, D . . . .........................2127
Lorenzo Abbott, W .........................1443
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
William M. Johnson, D....................2202
Leander Stem, W .............................1475
SURVEYOR.
George H. Hemin D ..........................2255
Aaron Schuyler, ................................1417
ELECTIONS 1852.
SUPREME JUDGE.
Wm. B. Caldwell, D....... . . .................2128
D. A. Haynes, W..................................1169
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
James B. Steedman, D...........................2123
David H. Beardsley, W. ............... . . . . 1171
CONGRESS.
Fred W. Green, D....................................2133
Jas. H. Godman, W.................................1140
AUDITOR.
John J. Steiner, D .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 2122
Matthew Clark, W ...............................1169
SHERIFF.
Stephen M. Ogden, D............................2146
James Robinson, W ..............................1119
COMMISSIONER.
Calvin Clark, D ...................................2160
Timothy P. Roberta, W........................1115
CORONER.
Geo. Ransburg, D..................................2142
PRESIDENT.
Franklin Pierce, D .............................:. 2809
Winfield Scott, W ................................1972
John P. Hale, F. S................................ 118
ELECTIONS 1853.
GOVERNOR.
William Medill, D ................................1870
J. W. Barrere, W.................................... 873
Sam. Lewis, Ab..................................... 249
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
James Myers, D .....................................1833
I. J. Allen, W......................................... 941
TREASURER.
John G. Breslin, D...................................1844
Backman, W ......................................... .769
Chafin, Ab ............................................ .202
SENATOR.
Robert Lee, D..........................................1868
Geo. Leith, W......................................... 932
John D. Paine (D.) for representative; Thomas Heming (D.) for treasurer, David Burns (D.) for commissioner; William M. Johnson (D.) for prosecutor; and Wm. Kline (D.) for recorder, received the full party vote of the county, and were elected.
ELECTIONS 1854.
SUPREME JUDGE.
Jos. R. Swan, F. S............................ 2702
S. F. Norris, D ..................................1273
BOARD PUBLIC WORKS.
Jacob Blickensderfer, F. S..................2627
A. P. Miller, D.. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . .1178
CONGRESS.
C. K. Watson, F. .................................2687
Josiah S. Plants. D...............................1264
AUDITOR.
Win. Stevens, F. S...............................2640
J. J. Steiner, D......................................1168
PROBATE JUDGE.
J. K. Hord, F. S.....................................2781
Wm. Lang, D........................................1095
TREASURER.
Thomas Heming, D . ....... . ...................3834
No opposition.
CLERK OF COURT.
Philip Spellman, D . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . 3847
No opposition.
SHERIFF.
Eph. C. Wells, F. S.................................2684
Piper, D...................................................1222
COMMISSIONER.
Isaac Stillwell, F. S. ............................. . 2833
Levi Keller, D .........................................1248
CORONER.
Alvison Flumerfelt, F. S...........................2719
Julius C. Mitchell, D . . . ............... . . . . . 1219
270 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
This was the first time to fourteen years the Democracy of Seneca was defeated. The Know-nothings and Fusionists opposed the regular Democratic nominees. During the year 1854 a Know-nothing circle was organized at Tiffin, followed by one at Fostoria, and the organization subsequently spread throughout the townships. It is stated on good authority that the United Brethren refused to take the oath of the Know-nothings, but supported the party at the polls.
John P. Reynolds printed the tickets for the Know-nothings of Seneca County, in the office of the Tifn Tribune. Seven years later, many of the same class, who are so friendly to the Whigs of 1854, took out an issue of this journal, and burned it In the streets of Tiffin.
ELECTIONS - 1855.
GOVERNOR.
Salmon P. Chase, R. . . .. . . .. . . ... .. . . .2332
William Medill, D . ............................ . .1961
TREASURER.
John O. Breslin, D ..................................1918
W. H. Gibson, R ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . ..2352
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD.
A. Q. Conover. R.....................................2342
James B. Steedman, D.............................1965
SENATOR.
James Lewis, Am ...................................2273
W. P. Noble, D.......................................1978
REPRESENTATIVE.
Joseph Boyer, Am ..................................2278
John W. Paine, D.....................................1987
COMMISSIONER.
James Boyd, Am . ................. ................2278
And. Lugenbeel, D .................................1996
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
L. A. Hall Am.........................................2810
R. L. Griffith, D..................................... 1963
The American ticket referred to above was also called the Know-nothing ticket.
ELECTIONS 1856.
PRESIDENT.
James Buchanan, D .................................2605
J. C. Fremont, R.......................................2565
Millard Fillmore, Am ............................. 103
DISTRICT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOR.
Robert G. Pennington, R ........................2565
SUPREME JUDGE.
Rufus P. Ranney, D.................................2396
Josiah Scott, R ........................................2420
SUPREME COURT.
Ozias Bowen, Am .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 2402
C. W. Searle, D ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 2396
CONGRESS.
L. W. Hall, D..........................................2416
Cooper K. Watson R..............................2354
Win. T. Wilson, Am............................... 57
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
M. C. Whiteley, D. ................................2404
D. W. Swigart, Am..... . . . .................... 2421
AUDITOR.
Walter S. Burns, D.................................2384
James M. Stevens, Am. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 2422
TREASURER.
Geo. H. Heming, D................................2419
Louis Seitz, R ........................................2371
SHERIFF.
Jesse Weirick, D ....................................2459
Erastus Bowe, R ..................................2357
RECORDER.
Win. Kline, D.......................................2482
S. J. Kirkwood, R.................................2330
COMMISSIONER.
Robert Byrne, D . . . . . . ......................2394
Enoch Trumbo, R .................................2422
CORONER.
J. W. Love, D........................................2394
Henry Stone, R ....................................2419
INFIRMARY DIRECTORS.
And. Lugenbeel, D., long term............2447
J. D. Loomis, R., long term. . . .......... 2365
A. S. White, D., middle term ............. 2300
Dan. Brown, R., middle term...............2391
M. P. Skinner, D., short term...............2402
John Kerr, R., short term ...... .. ... . . .. 2447
Jacob Milburne and James Lewis went to Tiffin to search up Know-nothings. There they met one York, who introduced them to the Know-nothing society, and one of them was sworn in, Milburne refusing to swear political ostracism against foreigners. James Lewis returned to Fostoria and organized a society there in the basement of the old frame Methodist Episcopal Church, when 100 members were initiated, among whom was James Moft, now of Milgrove. In the southeast part of Loudon the members of the United Brethren Church refused to take the oath of secrecy, but in lieu thereof they took a number of the party tickets and voted for the party, the county giving a large party majority. At Tiffin the Knownothings carried every point. The late Henry Ebert was grand counsellor for Seneca County, and chief worker at Tiffin.
ELECTIONS 1857.
GOVERNOR.
H. B. Payne. D..........................2459
S. P. Chase, R.. . ............ ........ 2198
P. Van Trump.......................
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.- 271
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Goo. E. Seney, D...................2470
John C. Lee, R.......................2171
SENATOR.
Robert McKelley, D . . .. . . .. 2446
Guy C. Worth, R ...................2223
REPRESENTATIVE.
John W. Paine, D .. . . ... . . ... 2452
Charles Foster, R . . ... . . .. .. 2190
PROBATE JUDGE.
Truman H. Bagby, D. . .. .. .... 2446
Gabriel J. Keen, Ld. .. . . .. . . ..
John K. Hord, R....................... 2139
CLERK OF COURT.
Geo. S. Christlip, D..................2386
Geo. H. Kyle, R........................2159
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Robert L. Grifth, D.. .. . . .. . . . 2450
Leander Stem, R . . . .. . . .. . . . 2197
COMMISSIONER.
Henry Opt, D...........................2380
Isaac Stillwell, R . . .. . . .. . . . 2040
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Jonas Hampshire, D . ... . .. . ... 2420
Benj. Tomb, R. .. ... .. . . .. . . .. 2110
SURVEYOR.
Thomas Burnsides, D . .. .. ... . . 2560
ELECTIONS 1858.
SUPREME JUDGE.
Thos. W. Bartley, D....................2285
Peck, R........................................2236
CONGRESS.
Lawrence W. Hall, D.................2165
John Carey, R ...........................2327
AUDITOR.
Walter S. Burns, D. . . ....... ......2163
Erastus Bowe, R .......................2333
TREASURER.
Samuel Herrin, D ......................2290
Louis E. Holtz, R.......................2144
SHERIFF.
Jesse Weirick, D .......................2468
J. V. Jones, R.............................2013
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Josiah S. Plants.....................
COMMISSIONER.
Robert Byrne, D ........................2284
Wilkinson, R .............................2220
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
T. Swander, D. . . . . . . ..............2279
Wm. Randall. R..........................2240
CORONER.
John Houck, D...........................2165
J. W. Lawhead, R. . . . . . . . .....2204
LAND APPRAISERS.
Edwin Pennington, John Gersbert, John Seitz, David Burns, D. Rickenbaugh, Wm. Fleet, Rezin Ricketts, Gideon Jones. Dan Lynch, Nicholas Rosenberger, Ira Allerton, S. Bemenderfer, R. R. Titus, A. C. Baker, S. J. Recher, T. P. Roberts, John Bunn.
ELECTIONS 1859.
GOVERNOR.
Rufus P. Ranney, D. . . . . . . . . 2661
Wm. Dennison, R......................2461
SENATOR.
Thos. J. Orr, D...........................2626
James M. StevenSi R.................2487
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
R. R. Titus, D............................2756
Thos. V. Rebor, R.....................2369
REPRESENTATIVES.
M. P. Skinner, D.......................2634
William Lang, D ......................2429
Jones, R.....................................2581
Huber, R....................................2499
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Robert L. Grifth, D. . .............. 2688
N. L. Brewer, R.........................2423
RECORDER.
Albert Beilharz, D ...................2699
John E. McCormick, R............2394
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Andrew Lugenbeel, D .. . . .. . 2704
Wm. Randall, R.......................2417
COMMISSIONER.
Michael Beard, D ...................2647
John Swigart, R .....................2456
SURVEYOR.
Denis Molloy, D .....................2551
L. E. Holtz, R..........................2533
ELECTIONS 1860.
PRESIDENT.
Abraham Lincoln, R ...............3052
Stephen A. Douglas, Ind. D.....3175
John Bell, Union ...................... 43
John C. Breckenridge, D .......... 70
SUPREME JUDGE.
T. J. S. Smith, D......................3185
Jacob Briukherhoff, R ...........2918
CONGRESS.
Warren P. Noble, D...............3057
John Carey. R. . . .................3040
272 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
PROBATE JUDGE.
Truman H. Bagby, D..........................3168
John H. Pittinger, R. . . ..................... 2916
CLERK OF COURT.
Geo. Christlip,. D. ...............................3113
M. Heaton, R.
AUDITOR.
Isaac Kagy, D ....................................3118
E. G. Bowe, R....................................2968
Stephen A. Douglas visited Tiffin, Ohio, September 24, 1880, and addressed te largest Democratic meeting ever held in northwest Ohio.
TREASURER.
Samuel Herrin, D ..............................3184
Scudder Chamberlain, R . . . .............2913
SHERIFF. .
Francis Wagner, D ............................2960
Levi Weirick, R ................................3089
COMMISSIONER.
Henry Opt, D....................................3137
Wm. Holtz, R....................................2941
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Barney Zimmerman, D ....................3181
Hiram McClellan, R ........................2896
CORONER.
Paul Bolinger, D .............................3101
John H. Nigbswander, R .................2937
Political life in 1880 may be summed up as one continued round of excitement and uncertainty. The shadow of civil war was visible, while in Kansas, affairs took such a course as to leave the question of war or anarchy to be resolved, immediately. The material interest taken by the people of Seneca in the Kansas sufferers, is shown by the following report:
First Ward, Tiffin .....................................$87 22
Second " " -per Rev. McLean........... 20 00
" Zenser..........................12 75
Reed Township-per J. Sanford . . . .............44 54
" " -per H.B.Rakestraw............33 40
Seneca " -per J. Brinkerhoff..............60 00
" " -per H. Davison..................11 25
" " -per J. Galbraith................ 14 25
Scipio-per Daniel Brown .......................... 8 88
Republic-per Rev. J. A. Brown
(Thanksgiving Day)... ..................25 12
Egberts Church .......................................... 14 18
Lodi and Rock Creek .................................. 1 75
Hopewell-per Levi Keller . . . .. . . .. . .........19 22
" -per Schloser . ............................. 2 85
Adams-per H. Hall. . . . ............................. 39 55
Thompson-per J. C. Horner . . . .. . . . ......... 86 00
Bloom-per J. Boyd and T. D. Reed.. ...........71 15
Eden-per D. Richards . .............................. 80 62
Clinton-per J. S. L. D. and H. E. .. ............ 10 00
$642 68
There has been remitted from this place to S. C. Pomeroy, secretary of the Executive Committee, at Atchison, Kas., in sundry drafts on New York, $514.22.
H. G. SPAYTHE,
December 21, 1880. Treasurer K. R. F.
While the great majority in the North looked toward the horizon and beheld the cloud of civil war advancing as the sunlight disappeared, there were many in both North and South, hanging between doubt and certainty. Many looked upon war. as inevitable, and every one had an o opinion or a prophecy. The Abolitionist, the save-holder and men who called for peace, all expressed themselves. To point out clearly the substance of all such opinions, in the first month of 1861, the following is selected from the Raleigh (N. C.) Standard. "If war once breaks out it will rage in the interior, on our sea coast, on the high seas and on our frontiers. One section will let loose the Indians on another section. Twenty millions of Northern people will at once become our enemies. They will war upon us along a line of 3,000 miles, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. One section will call in foreign troops against another section. One confederacy will humble itself before the powers of Europe, to get better commercial terms than the other confederacies. Meanwhile, war will rage. Negro property will cease to be valuable; because the products of slave labor and of all other labor will be in a great degree cut off from the markets of the world. The negroes will know, too, that the war is waged on their account. They will become restless and turbulent. Heavy taxes will result from the wars. These taxes must be paid mainly outof slave labor. Strong governments will be established, and will bear heavily on the masses. The masses will at length rise up and destroy everything in their way. State bonds will be repudiated. Banks will break. Widows and orphans will be reduced to beggary. The sword will wave everywhere paramount to all laws. The whole world outside the slave-holding States, except (Treat Britain, is opposed to our system of slavery, and the whole world, with slave labor thus rendered insecure and comparatively valueless, will take sides with the north against us. The end will be - Abolition."
ELECTIONS 1861.
GOVERNOR.
Hugh J. Jewett, D. . . . . . . . . . . .2843
David Tod, R .............................2623
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Wm. W. Armstrong, D..............2857
Benj. S. Cowen, R... .................2600
SENATOR.
Wm. Lang, D . . . . . . . . ..........2814
W. C. Persons, R......................2615
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HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY. - 275
REPRESENTATIVE.
R. R. Titus, D.......................2906
John J. Steiner, R..................2531
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Alfred Landon, D ................2919
Dan. F. DeWolf, R...............2531
COMMISSIONER.
Robert Byrne, D .................2880
Levi Keller, R .....................2585
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Thomas Swander, D ............2863
Jacob Hossler, R ..................2602
ELECTIONS 1862.
SUPREME COURT.
Rufus P. Ranney, D.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 3115
F. T. Buckus, R . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 2114
SECRETARY OF STATE.
W. W. Armstrong, D............................3090
W. S. Kennon, R...................................2129
CONGRESS.
Warren P. Noble, D.............................3131
S. T. Worcester, R.............................. 2094
AUDITOR.
Isaac Kagy, D..................................3142
J. H. Brinkerhoff, R ..... . . ..............2094
TREASURER.
Silas W. Shaw, D.............................3107
Scudder Chamberlain, R . . . ...........2108
SHERIFF.
Edward Childs, D ..........................3046
Levi Weirick, R .............................2172
RECORDER.
Albert Beilharz, D .........................3177
John S. Smith, R............................2031
COMMISSIONER.
Peter Ebersole, D .........................3106
A. C. Baker, R ............................. 2117
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Andrew Lugenbeel, D ................. 3111
Levi Keller, R ............................. 2118
SURVEYOR.
Denis Malloy, D ......................... 3104
Louis E. Holtz, R.. . . .. .. . . .. . . ..2126
CORONER.
Paul Bolinger, D .........................3105
Lewis Seitz, Jr., R. . . ................. 2117
A large meeting was held at Spetzler's schoolhouse in January, 1862, to protest against flooding the State with negroes. Ira Gulie was chairman, and Benjamin F. Siple, secretary.
The tickets In the field for State officers were the Democratic and Abolitionist. For county officers, Democratic and Republican.
ELECTIONS 1863.
GOVERNOR.
O. L. Vallandigham, D ...................3229
John Brough, R .............................. 2906
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
John H. Heaton, D . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .3267
Barrere, R .........................................2906
SENATOR.
William Lang, D ..............................3242
Charles Foster, R ... . . .. .. .. .. ... . . 2917
REPRESENTATIVE.
Rassellus R. Titus, D.......................3271
Welker, R ........................................2903
CLERK OF COURT.
William M. Dildine, D. . . ... .. .. . . .. . 3241
James M. Stevens, R. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . 2927
PROBATE JUDGE.
William M. Johnson, D. . . .. .. ... . . .. 3270
Andrew H. Byers, R. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 2904
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Alfred Landon, D .............................. 3272
Nelson L. Brewer, R. . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. 2903
COMMISSIONER-LONG TERM.
Thomas W. Watson, D.......................3266
D. F. Cramer, R. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . ... 2911
COMMISSIONER-SHORT TERM.
Samuel Grelle, D . . . . . . . ........... . . 3269
Dicken, R ....................................... 2907
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Barney Zimmerman, D .....................3271
Baker, R............................................ 2903
SOLDIERS' VOTE, 1863.
Republican...........................................321
Democratic . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. 20
ELECTIONS 1864.
PRESIDENT.
Abraham Lincoln. R.........................3042
George B. McClellan, D...................3285
Republican soldiers' vote ................ 492
Democratic soldiers' vote . ... . . .. . . . 125
VICE-PRESIDENT.
Andrew Johnson, R . . . .. . . .... .. . . ... 2883
George H. Pendleton, D.......................3033
SECRETARY OF STATE,
William W. Armstrong, D . . . .. . . .... 3033
Smith, R...............................................2833
SUPREME JUDGE-LONG VACANCY.
Machias C. Whiteley, D.
276 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
CONGRESS.
Warren P. Noble, D. . . .. . . . . . .. , 2953
" " " Soldiers' vote ....... 86
R. P. Buckland, R............................ 2387
" " Soldiers' vote ......... 435
The officers elected in 1884 were all Democrats, viz.; Edward Childs, sheriff; John F. Heilman, auditor; Silas W. Shaw, treasurer; Samuel Grelle, commissioner; Thomas wander and George 8.
Christlip, infirmary directors, and Jonas M. Hershberger, coroner.
ELECTIONS 1865.
GOVERNOR.
Gen. Geo. W. Morgan, D. . . . . . . 3058
J. D. Cox, R.................................. 2755
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
William Lang, D .......................... 2988
A. G. McBurney, R....................... 2764
SENATOR.
Curtis Berry Jr., D. . . .. . . ... . . .. . 3024
James A. Haigh, R.......................... 2762
REPRESENTATIVE.
Isaac Kagy, D................................ 3018
L. M. Strong, R.............................. 2751
TREASURER.
J. H. Zahm, D. ............................... 3008
J. E. McCormick, R. . . .. . .. . .. . .. 2740
RECORDER.
J. T. Martin, D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2910
Thomas Kaup, R .............................2894
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
John McCauley, D ...........................2980
N. L. Brewer, R............................... 2746
COMMISSIONER.
Peter Ebersole, D ........................... 3045
Jonas Foster, R ............................... 2815
SURVEYOR.
Denis Malloy, D ............................ 3021
S. B. Gray....................................... 2761
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
H. Noble, D................................... 3012
Benjamin Reeme, R ...................... 2761
The soldiers' vote was 52 Republican, and 12 Democratic. The tickets were known as Democrat and Union.
ELECTIONS 1866.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
William H. Smith, U.................... 2979
Benj. Lefevre, D.......................... 3343
CONGRESS.
R. P. Buckland, R....................... 2983
T. P. Finefrock, D....................... 3336
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
C. H. Watson, R.......................... 2947
Chester R. Mott, D. ... ... .. .... ... 3335
COUNTY CLERK.
Thos. J. Kaup, R..........................3022
W. M. Dildine, D....................... 3292
PROBATE JUDGE.
G. J. Been, R.. ... .. . . ... . .. . . .... 2952
W. M. Johnson, D. ................ . ..3356
SHERIFF.
Levi Weirick, U ...................... 2998
P. P. Myers, D......................... 3310
AUDITOR.
I. L. Cramer, U......................... 2957
J. F. Heilman, D...................... 3353
COMMISSIONER.
William Sneath, U .................. 2991
T. W. Watson, D......................3303
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Patrick Whelan, U . . . . . ........ 2991
Eden Lease, D ....................... 3329
CORONER.
Daniel Behm, U ................... 2976
James Paine, D ..................... 3341
ELECTIONS 1867.
GOVERNOR.
R. B. Hayes, R . . . . . . . . . . . . 2739
A. G. Thurman, D...................3584
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
John C. Lee, R,... ...................2709
Dan. S. Uhl, D........................3584
SENATOR.
George W. Leith, R.. . . ... . . . 2726
Curbs Berry, Jr., D .. .. . . .. . . 3588
REPRESENTATIVE.
Horace Hall, R ... . . .. . . .. . . . 2684
Edson T. Stickney, D. . . . .. . . 3622
TREASURER.
David Huss, R. . . . . .. . . . . . . 2733
Jacob M. Zahm, D ................ 3580
COMMISSIONER.
John Rice, R .........................2720
H. B. Rakestraw, D...............3586
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Upton F. Cramer, R...............2718
John McCauley, D . . . .. ... . 3584
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
John W. Barrick, R.................2733
Uriah P Coonrad, D.. .. .. . . .. 3579
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY. - 277
ELECTIONS 1868.
PRESIDENT.
U. S. Grant, R. .............. . ... 2977
Horatio Seymour, D* . . . . . .3340
CONGRESS.
William H. Gibson R............2878
Ed. F. Dickenson, D............ 3588
AUDITOR.
William L. Myers, R.............2871
Palter S. Burns, D.................3602
SHERIFF.
Robert Adams, R . . . .. . . .. . 2884
Peter P. Myers, D. . .. . . ... .. 3584
RECORDER.
John O. Kaup: R....................2964
James T. Martin, D. . .. . . ... 3504
COMMISSIONER.
Isaac Karn R. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 2889
Joseph E. Magers, D............... 3597
SURVEYOR.
Samuel B. Gray, R. . .... .. .. . .. 2884
Denis Maloy, D ...................... 3572
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Martin Wagner, R . ..................2963
Harrison Noble, D ...................3512
CORONER.
William Davis, R ......... . . . . . 2908
Sylvester B. Clark, D.............. 3565
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
James Pillars was elected judge of the Fourth sub-division, Third District, in April, 1868.
Luther A. Hall was presidential elector in 1868, from Ninth Congressional District.
ELECTIONS 1869.
GOVERNOR.
Geo. H. Pendleton, D. ...............3242
William S. Rosencrans, D..........did not accept.
Rutherford B. Hayes, R .............2581
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Thomas J. Godfrey, D................3230
John C. Lee, R.......................... 2559
PROBATE JUDGE.
A. Landon, D ........................... 2543
W. M. Johnson, R......................3177
*Warren P. Noble was elected au alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention, at New York, with Thomas Beer, delegate. Owing to the latter's illness, Mr. Noble represented the district in the Convention. William W. Armstrong was elected Delegate-at-large to the Democratic National Convention.
TREASURER.
William Lang, D .............................3041
D. M. Neikirk, R. .. .. .... . . .. . ... . . 2656
CLERK.
J. C. Milhelm, D............................. 2880
Henry Brohl, R .............................. 2862
REPRESENTATIVES.
E. T. Stickney, D.. . . . ... . . .. . . .. . 3265
John Seitz, D ................................. 3203
J. V. Jones, R................................... 2573
D. D. Ogden, R ............................... 2531
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Frank Baker, D .. . ... . . .. .. .. . . ... . .3236
H. E. Thompson, R.......................... 2531
COMMISSIONER.
Stephen M. Ogden, D...................... 2950
Levi Keller, R ............................. ... 2855
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Eden Lease, D. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 3196
Dorsey Hartsock, R ...................... 2504.
SENATOR, THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.
S. R. Harris, R................................ 2583
A. E. Jenner, D.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 3233
ELECTIONS 1870.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Wm. Heisley, D............................. 3176
Isaac R. Sherwood, R.... . .. . . .... . 2690
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Dickson, D. . . . . . . . . . 3153
Titus, R ......................... 2689
CONGRESS.
Chas. Foster, R.. . . .. . . . 2851
E. F. Dickenson, D......... 3020
SHERIFF.
J. T. Kaup, R....................2842
John Werley, D............... 2942
AUDITOR.
Henry Brohl, R ............... 2767
G. A. Allen, D.. .. .. . . .. . 3121
COMMISSIONER.
Levi Keller, R ............... 2772
H. B. Rakestraw, D.. .. . 3102
CORONER.
James Lewis, R .............. 2718
James Van Fleet, D . . ... 3177
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Miron Sexton, R ............. 2718
U. P. Coonrad, D. . ......... 3100
ELECTIONS 1871.
GOVERNOR.
Geo. W. McCook, D..... 3200
Ed F. Noyes, R ............... 2608
P. M. Weddle, Pro............. 49
278 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Samuel F. Hunt, D. . . . . . . . . . 3197
Jacob Mueller, R ..................... 2604
CLERK SUPREME COURT.
Chas. Patterson, D.................. 3206
Rodney Foos, R ..................... :2807
Azra Alderman, Pro ................ 45
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
For.............................................4203
Against. . . .. . . .... . . .. . . .. . . . 1296
SENATOR.
A. E. Jenner, D. . . . . . . . . . ..... 3180
U. F. Cramer, R....................... 2642
REPRESENTATIVE.
John Seitz, D. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 3147
Isaac Seitz, R ............................ 2684
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
A. M. Jackson, D...................... 3161
C. R. Mott, R............................ 2588
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Frank Baker, D :........................3178
N. L. Brewe, R. . . .............. .....2643
TREASURER.
William Lang, D ...................... 3054
C, C. Park, R.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..2720
RECORDER.
Wm. DeWitt, D........................ 3217
Win. R. Smythe, R. ..................2629
COMMISSIONER.
Joe. E. Magers, D........................ 3057
John A. Bradner, R..... . . . . . . . . 2731
SURVEYOR.
P. H. Ryan, D. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 3129
P. J. Wilson, R. . ....... ..... .......... 2652
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Jesse Weirick, D ......................... 3204
Myron Sexton, R ...................... 2627
ELECTIONS 1872.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Aquilla Wiley, D ......................... 3757
Allen T. Wikoff, R. . . . . . . . . . ....3166
Ferd Shumaker, Pro ... ... ........... . . 52
CONGRESS.
Rush R. Sloane, D...................... 3586
Chas. Poster, R.. : .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 3170
Gideon T. Stewart, Pro. .......... 49
JUDGE OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
James Pillars, D . . . ... . . .. . . .. . . 3728
No opposition.
CLERK OF COURT.
Jacob C. Millhime, D. . ......... . . . 3838
Abner Niebel, R ......................... 3097
PROBATE JUDGE.
Alfred Landon, D ......................... 3341
Upton F. Cramer, R ..................... 3513
Wm M. Johnson, R. died after nomination.
SHERIFF.
John Werley, D ..........................3601
Edward Jones, R . . . . .. . . .. . . . 3299
AUDITOR.
Levi D. Kagy, D. .. . . .. .. .. . . . 3699
James M. Stevens, R................. 3241
PRESIDENT.
U. S. Grant, R.............................3128
Horace Greely, D .................... 3462
Charles O'Connor, D ...
Black, Tem..........................
COMMISSIONER.
Steven V. Ogden, D................... 3563
Isaac Stultz, R .......................... 3336
CORONER.
James Van Fleet, D .. . . .. . . .. . .3756
Daniel Behm, R . . . .. .. ... . . .. . 3192
INFIRMARY DIRECTORS.
G. W. Bachman (three years), D ..............3756
Peter Haefling (two years), D . . . . . . 3719
John L. Cross (three years), R ................. 3174
Henry Davidson (two years), R ............... 3185
ELECTIONS 1873.
GOVERNOR.
Wm. Allen, D...........................3182
E. F. No yes, R... . . .. . . .. . . .. 2290
Gideon Stewart, Pro . .. ... . .. . . 203
Isaac C. Collins, .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . 33
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
J. D. O'Connor, D........................2634
R. O. Pennington, R ................... 2257
SENATOR.
John Seitz, D. . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . 3191
David Harpster, R ...................... 2282
David F. Hamilton, Pro . ... . .. . . .. 213
REPRESENTATIVE.
Jas. A. Norton, D...........................3174
Luther A. Hall, R. . . . . . . . . ...... . 2143
R. McD. Gibson, Pro. . . . . . . .. . . . 282
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Gen. W. Bachman. D......................3196
E. C. Boyd, R................................. 2305
TREASURER.
Francis Wagner, D .. . . .. . . ... . . .. 2984
James H. Brinkerhoff, R . . . .. . . .. .2428
Jeff. Freese, Pro.............................. 171
COMMISSIONER.
Robert McClellan, D . . . . . . . ...... . . 3095
Peter Brayton, R ............................... 2397
Christ. Bennell, Pro ........................ 212
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY. - 279
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
John Britt, D. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 2994
John M. Kaul, R. ... ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 2381
David Butler, Pro ... . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . 215
CORONER.
Geo. W. Willow, D.............................. 3197
Joseph Miller, R . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 2313
The Republicans fell behind their vote in 1872, 8786, and the Democrats, 575.
ELECTIONS 1874.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Wm. Bell, D.......................... 3871
A. T. Wikoff, R..................... 3005
J. R. Buchtel, Pro.................. 132
CLERK OF SUPREME COURT.
Arnold Green, D ....................3069
Rodney Foos, R .................... 3012
S. B. Foster, Pro.................... 133
CONGRESS.
Geo. E. Seney, D.....................3721
Chas. Foster, R. ..................... 3200
W. G. Mead, Pro. . . . . . . ....... 62
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Thos. Beer, D........................ 3865
Josiah Scott, R . . . . . . . . . . ...3006
SHERIFF.
G. Acker, D............................ 4068
C. Y. Brundage, R................. 2773
J. P. Woodruff, Pro .............. 121
AUDITOR.
L. D. Kagy, D......................... 3874
John Rice, R ........................... 3025
RECORDER.
Wm. DeWitt, D........................ 3958
Gabriel J. Keen, R. . . . . . . ..... 2892
Jeff. Freese, Pro....................... 132
COMMISSIONER.
Sol. Gambee, D........................ 3878
Geo. Steams. R......................... 2985
C. Bonnell, Pro. . . ... . . . . . . . 130
SURVEYOR.
Denis Malloy D . . . . . . . . . . . 3790
E. C. Cooke, R ....................... 3132
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Peter Haefling, D .................... 3841
John M. Kaul, R. . . . . . . . . . . 3002
D. Butler, Pro.......................... 131
ELECTIONS 1875.
GOVERNOR.
Wm. Allen, P.......................... 4015
R. B. Hayes, R......................... 3221
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
V. Hagan, D............................. 4048
Thatcher, R ............................. 3284
SENATOR.
E. T. Stickney, D. . .. .. ... . .. .. . 3786
Thos. J. Monnett, R. . . .. . . .. . 3250
REPRESENTATIVE.
James A. Norton, D..................... 3848
Alfred L. Shafer, R...................... 3446
CLERK.
Jeremiah Rex, D ......................... 3774
J. H. Pittinger, R.......................... 3526
PROBATE JUDGE.
Upton F. Cramer, R..................... 3743
Jacob F. Bunn........................... 3584
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Geo. W. Bachman, D................. 3891
Lester Sutton, R ...................... 3393
SUPREME COURT COMMISSION.
Yes.................................4694
No................................. 1568
TREASURER.
Francis Wagner, D .........3919
James M. Stevens, R. . . 3402
RECORDER.
Thos. J. Kintz, D............ 3938
J. W. Shaw, R.................3335
COMMISSIONER.
N. G. Hayward, R............3666
W. T. Histe, D..................3650
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Chas. Mutschler, D . . . . 3774
Chas. G. Owen, R......... 3434
CORONER.
Geo. W. Willow, D...........3935
Eli Spider, R .....................3332
AMENDMENT TAXING DOGS.
Yes..................1686
No.................. 947
ELECTIONS 1876.
PRESIDENT.
Samuel J. Tilden, D...................4516
Rutherford B. Hayes, R.............3793
Peter Cooper, G ........................ 4
Green Clay Smith, Pro ............... 11
James B. Walker....................
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Milton Barnes. R..................... 3827
Wm. Bell, D.......................... ..4493
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Thos. Beer, D.......................... 4400
No opposition.
280 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
CONGRESS.
Chas. Foster, R.....................8965
John H. Hudson, D. . . .. .. . .4348
AUDITOR.
Hiram Longbrake, R .......... 3864
V. J. Zahm, D...................... 4432
SHERIFF.
Edward Jones, R . .. .. . . .. . 3730
Geo. D. Acker, D................. 4584
COMMISSIONER.
William Ash, R .................. 3925
Robert McClellan, D .......... 4366
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
D. J. Neikirk, R.................... 3900
John Britt, D ....................... 4300
Among the Presidential electors were Wm. Lang and G. W. Stokes.
George Seney was elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention, held at St. Louis, Mo., in 1876.
ELECTIONS 1877.
GOVERNOR.
R. M. Bishop, D....................... 3945
W. H. West, R.......................... 3009
L. H. Bond, -. . . . . . . . ............. 3
H. A. Thompson, Pro . . . .. . . .. . .84
Stephen Johnson, Q ................... 26
SENATOR.
John Seitz, D............................ 3960
Lovell B. Harris, R. . . . .. .. .. . 2908
REPRESENTATIVE.
James A. Norton, D................ 3928
Daniel C. Rule, R. . . .. . . .. . . .3034
I. H. Davis, Pro. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. 78
TREASURER.
John W. Barrick, D.................. 3619
James J. Zint, R. .. . .... .... .. . .. 3339
J. W. Stinchcomb, Pro ............ 65
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
G. B. Keppell, D. . . ...................3877
John H. Ridgley, R.................... 3060
Florence Cronise, Pro ............... 100
COMMISSIONER.
Solomon Gambee, D ................. 3905
Jacob Raymond, R .....................3020
Jesse Bower, Pro . . .................... 92
SURVEYOR.
Samuel Nighswander, D . . . .. . . . 3983
Ed. C. Cook R..... ..... ................... 3080
JUDICIAL-COMMON PLEAS.
Henry H. Dodge, D. . . .............. . 3948
Jacob F. Burkett, R..................... 3088
John M. Hammond, Pro... .. . . ..... .. 85
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Lewis Spider, D ..........................3742
Patrick Duffey, R. ..................... 3058
A. T. McDonald, Pro.................. 91
CORONER.
Wm. Smith, D............................. 3890
Jacob Wise, R ............................. 3032
J. A. Buckingham, Pro .................. 86
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
For..................................................703
Against........................................ 3467
FREE BANKING LAW.
For............................................ 1155
Against...................................... 3316
ELECTIONS 1878.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
David R. Paige, D. . ............... . . 4210
Milton Barnes, R ........................ 3345
Andrew Roy, G ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 544
Jeremiah N`. Robinson, Pro .........
CONGRESS.
E. B. Finley, D ............................ 3966
Charles Foster, R . . . .. . . .. . . .. . 3710
O. C. Brown, G............................. 441
PROBATE JUDGE.
Jacob F. Bunn, D . . . . . . . . .... . . 4200
U. C. Cramer, R ....................... 3391
Benjamin F. Siple, G............... .470
CLEAR.
Jeremiah Rex, D . .. . . .. . . :. . . . 4298
dames T. Boyd, R... . . .. . . .. . . . 3237
O. B. Seitz, G............ ................ 526
AUDITOR.
Victor J. Zahm, D......................... 4042
J. N. Willard, R............................. 3393
John H. Carpenter, Q.................... 554
SHERIFF.
Lloyd N. Lease, D...........................4120
James J. Zent, R . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3109
Jacob Windnagle, G ..................... 754
RECORDER.
Thomas J. Kentz, D......................... 4240
Harry Davidson, R . ........................ 3232
W. H. Gordon, G............................ . . 560
COMMISSIONER.
W. T. Histe, D................................. 4237
N. G. Hawward, R.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 3095
James D. Rider, G............................. 683
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
George Heplar, D. . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 4570
Charles Mutschler, R ....................... 1584
Nicholas T Lauer, G ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . .533
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY. - 281
ELECTIONS 1879.
GOVERNOR,
Thomas Ewing, D .. .... .... .. . . .. .. . 4827
Charles Foster, R ... . . .. . . .. .. .. . .. 3921
Gideon T. Stewart, Pro . ................ . 18
A. Sanders Piatt, G ........................ 108
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Patrick O'Marah, D ........................... 4670
James Fullington, R .......................... 3852
James H. Horton Pro.......................... 17
George W. Platt, G............................ 121
JUDGE, FIRST SUBDIVISION, TENTH DISTRICT.
John McCauley, D .............................. 4549
John Stillings, R .................................. 3939
SENATOR, THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.
Moses H. Kirby, D ............................. 4680
Stephen R. Harris, R . . . . . ............ . . 3383
John Flick, G ...................................... 119
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Judicial, for .........................................5192
Elections, Section 2, Article 2 . .... . .. 5104
" " 1 " 3 ............ 5250
" " 4, " 10.............5472
REPRESENTATIVE.
Amos Decker, D .. .... . . .. .. .. .... .. . 4645
William Fleet, R . . . .. . . .. .. .. .. .... . 3845
John W. Kaga, G................................ 131
TREASURER.
John W. Barrick, D...................... . . . 4685
David M. Neikirk, R .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . 3854
Jacob Thomas, G .............................. 120
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Guilford B. Keppell, D ...................... 4663
Rush Abbott, R ... .. .. . . .. . . .. .. .. ... 3877
Jesse N. Lee, G.................................. 116
COMMISSIONER.
James H. Fry, D . . . . ......................... 4586
Charles Leiner, R .............................. 3955
Jacob S. Armstrong, G....................... 121
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Joseph E. Magers, D ........................ 4659
Jacob Rickenbaugh, R . . . . . ........... 3875
Samuel Grelle, G .. ... .. .. ... . .. .. .. .. . 130
CORONER.
William Smith, D .... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 4661
H. Whiteman, R . . . ... . .. .. ... . .. .. . 3870
J. H. Price, G..................................... 127
The national vote was 108 against 544 in 1878.
The Prohibition vote was 18. The Democrats polled 177 votes more than on any previous year.
ELECTIONS 1880.
PRESIDENT.
James A. Garfield, R. . . . . . ......... . . 4008
W. S. Hancock, D . . . . . . . . .......... . 4845
James B. Weaver, G.......................... 109
Neal Dow, Pro . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 23
SECRETARY OF STATE.
William Lang, D . . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . . 4700
Charles Townsend, R . . . .............. . . . 3853
Charles A. Lloyd, G............................ 116
CONGRESS.
Morgan D. Shafer, D . ......................... 4636
John B. Rice, R..................................... 3967
John Seitz, G ........................................ 180
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.
Jonathan S. Hare, D, ...................................4746
SHERIFF.
Lloyd N. Lease, D...................................... 4824
Gideon H. Reese, R .. . . .. . . .. . . ............. 4749
H. Stolzenbach, G ...................................... 09
SURVEYOR.
Samuel Nighswander, D . ................... . . . 4745
John A. Speilman, R................................... 3827
Jerry Hill, G . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .... 123
COMMISSIONER.
Edward Childs, D ....................................... 4469
George Heplar, R . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .... 4102
Orville J. Fry, G.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . ......... 104
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Lewis Spider, D ..... ...................................... 4495
David Asire, R . .. .. ............ . . .. . ... . . .. . . . 4012
John W. Sonder, G........................................ 115
In April, 1880, the question of building pike roads was submitted to the people n. the county; 1,578 votes were recorded in favor of this enterprise, while 5,158 opposed the project. Tiffin alone gave a majority, in favor of such roads.
ELECTIONS - 1881.
GOVERNOR.
J. W. Bookwalter, D ........................................4273
Chas. Foster, R................................................. 3205
John Seitz, G ................................................... 115
A. R. Ludlow, Pro............................................. 276
ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
Frank C. Dougherty, D .....................................4273
Geo. K. Nash, R............................................... 3380
SENATOR.
Moses H. Kirby, D................................... ..... . 4194
Martin Deal Pro . ............................................. 388
282 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
REPRESENTATIVE.
A. Decker, D...................................4080
W. O. Dean, R................................ 3341
David Hale, G ............................... 183
J. T. Reed, Pro. . . . ....................... 229
PROBATE JUDGE.
J. F. Bunn, D................................ 4228
J. M. Bever, R . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 3321
B. F. Seiple, ................................... 111
C. C. Nestlerode, Pro . ............ . ..... 243
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
P. M. Adams, D.. . . .. . . .. .. .... .. . . . 4213
J. C. Rickenbaugh............................ 3342
J. N. Lee, G...................................... 116
J. R. Wilson, Pro. . . . . . ..................... 246
CLERK OF COURT.
James V. Magers, D. . . . . . ................4132
J. H. Cole, R...................................... 3390
C. R. Martin, G................................. 103
J. B. Wagner, Pro............................... 247
TREASURER.
John Heabler, D ............................... 4271
D. M. Neikirk, R.............................. 3287
H. Spitler, G. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 99
M. Borough, Pro . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 245
AUDITOR.
F. E. Stoner, D..................................... 3967
W. H. Schlosser, R.............................. 3604
Jerry Hill, G ................................... 99
R. C Young, Pro............................... 230
COMMISSIONER.
W. T. Histe, D.....................................4152
E. Thoma; R....................................... 3247
P. King, G.......................................... 104
W. Cook, Pro . ... . .............................. 238
RECORDER.
J. H. Bennehoff, D............................. 4112
R. A. Cole. R. .. .. .... .. ... . .. . . .. . . . 3415
John Heck, G .................................... 104
W. H. Schultz, Pro . . . . . . . ............ . . 253
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Gee. Heplar, D. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . 4222
Jacob Kemmet, R .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... . 3314
A. Horn, G......................................... 100
D. F. Hamilton, Pro ........................... 249
CORONER.
E, Lepper, D........................................ 4204
T. McManigal, R .................................3269
J. M. Sparks, G . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .118
M. P. Croninger, Pro ........................... 268
SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.
For...................................................... 3017
Against................................................ 2877
ELECTIONS 1882.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
James W. Newman, D. . . . .......... . . 4481
Chas. Townsend, R......................... 3391
George L. Hafer, G........................... 89
Ferd. Thomas, Pro .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . . 67
JUDGE SUPREME COURT.
John W. Okey, D .. . . .... .. . . ... . ... 4465
John H. Doyle, R............................ 3406
Lloyd G. Tuttle, G. . . . . . . . . . 89
John W. Rosenbrough, Pro . . . . ...... 67
CONGRESS.
Geo. E. Seney, D............................... 4661
Lovel B. Harris, R.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..3189
John Seitz, G ..................................... 104
H. C. Smith, - . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .... 2
Martin Deal, Pro . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 40
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Henry H. Dodge, D............................. 4548
Jacob F. Burkett, R.............................. 3324
SHERIFF.
Thos. F. Whalen, D . . . ... . . .. . . .. . . . 3950
Amandus Betts, , . ................................3936
M. T. Lutz, G. . . . ...... .................. . . . 75
COMMISSIONER.
Daniel P. Lynch, D.,........................... 4285
Jacob R. Strandler, R .......................... 3617
Philip King, G . . ....... . ...................... 80
INFIRMARY DIRECTORS.
William Kline, D., full term................4434
John L. Cross, R., full term............ . . 3441
James Sanders, D., short term. . . . . . 4423
James J. Patton, R., short term. . . ......3403
Nicholas Lauer, short term ................ . . 91
Orville J. Fry, G., short term. . . . . ........92
ELECTIONS 1883.
GOVERNOR.
Gee. Hoadly, D................................. 4910
J. B. Foraker, R................................ 3877
Charles Jenkins, G .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 52
Ferd. Schumaker, Pro . . . .. . . .. . . .. . 113
TREASURER.
Peter Brady. D....................................4919
John C. Brown, R. . . . . . . . . .............3665
John Seitz, G .................................... 58
John M. Whiton, Pro. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .107
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
George F. Pendleton, D.....................4864
L. M. Strong, R .............................. 3844
George R. Haynes, G........................ 1
William H. Johnson, Pro.................... 10
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SENATOR.
J. H. Williston, D. . . ............................ 4929
Philip King G . . . . ..... . ....................... 68
Martin Deal. Pro. . ... .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 188
REPRESENTATIVE
David J. Stalter, D.. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . 4762
Rush Abbott, R .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..3796
W. H. Patterson, G................................. 45
A. T. McDonald, Pro . . . . . ................. . 107
TREASURER.
John Heabler, D* ................................... 4953
John B. Runyan, R...................................3598
John Shannon, G . .. .. .. .. . . ... . .. . . . ... 68
Jesse B. Wagner, Pro. . . .. . . .... .. . . ....... 105
COMMISSIONER.
Edward Childs, D ................................ 4614
Levi Keller, R ...................................... 3887
Edward Wagner, G .............................. 43
Em. Strowman, Pro .............................. 89
SURVEYOR.
Sam. Nighswander, D: ......................... 4820
W. O. Bulger, R.................................... 3682
Rud. Emerson, G. . ..................... . ...... 47
D. Malloy, Pro....................................... 128
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Dan. Metzger, D.................................... 4852
N. D. Egbert. R............................ . . . ... 3691
David Betts, G .. . . ... . ... . .. .. . .. ... .... 55
John D. Reed, Pro................................... 108
CORONER.
Edward Lepper, D ................................ 5023
Geo. A. Blackwell, R . . . . . . . .......... . .3642
W. H. Bare, G........................................ 52
AMENDMENT.
For Prohibition majority . . ..................... 972
First amendment, ................yes, 757; no, 3905
Second amendment ...........yes, 3789; no, 3169
OCTOBER ELECTIONS 1884.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
James W. Newman, D.................. . ... . . 5064
James B. Robinson, R............................ 3849
Evan Morris, Pro . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . 110
Peter M. Herold, Nat. . . . . . . ................ . . . 47
SUPREME JUDGE.
Chas. D. Martin, D.................................. 5051
Wm. W. Johnson, R.. . ........ .... .. . ... .. . 3878
John W. Rorebaugh, Pro .. ....... . .... .. . . . 110
James R. Grogan, Nat. . . .. . . .. . . .. ..... 48
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
John H. Benfer, D. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . 5016
Charles A. Flickenger, R ..................... 3889
Wm. J. Kirkendall, Pro ......................... 121
Win. B. Ogden, Nat. . . .. . . . . ............... 52
* Dr. Isaac Kagy was appointed treasurer, July 2, 1885, vice John Heabler, deceased.
JUDGE OF COMMON PLEAS.
Geo. F. Pendleton, D...........................5016
Asher Cook, R .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 4004
CONGRESS.
Geo. E. Seney, D. . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 5129
Dan'1 Babst, R ... . . .. .. .... .. . . ... . ... 3770
Chris C. Nestlerode, Pro .. . .. . . .. . . .. 117
Geo. W. Vail, G......................... . . . .......50
PROBATE JUDGE.
Harrison Noble, D .. . . .... . ... . . .. . . . 4981
John F. Sohn, R................................... 3949
Henry Cromwell, Pro ................ ...........127
JUDGES OF THIRD CIRCUIT.
John J. Moors, D..... . . . . . ................... 5022
Thomas Beer, D ................................... 5019
Henry W. So D. . ................................. 5027
Jacob Scroggs, R. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 3894
John A. Price, R.................................... 3894
I. N. Alexander, R ................................ 3889
J. W. Timberlake, G ............................ 35
John Z. Crutzer, G..................................... 34
Robt. E. Parker, G................................... 35
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Perry M. Adams, D. . . . . . . . . ............... 5051
A. Stackhouse, R .... 3856
James R. Wilson, Pro. . . . . . . . . ........ 116
COUNTY CLERK.
Jas. Y. Magers, D............ . . . . .............. 5050
Win. H. Schuler, R. . . ............................ 3851
J. Truman Bever, Pro ............................. 123
A. B. McClellan. ..................................... 3
AUDITOR.
Francis E. Stoner, D*.............................. 5051
W. H. Schlosser, R.................................. 3865
Ed. Bennuduffer, Pro .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..... 124
SHERIFF.
Thos. F. Whalen, A................................. 5080
Frank M. Kelly, R . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . .... 3835
John E. Snyder, Pro. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . . .... 119
COMMISSIONER.
T. H. Bagby, D........................................ 4572
Ed. F. Gray, R ........................................ 4329
William Cook, Pro . . . ........................... 98
RECORDER.
John H. Bennehoff, b . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . ... 5053
Ira E. Strong, R......................................... 3870
Joseph Rhoad, Pro ................................... 108
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
James Sanders, D . ................................... 4968
Isaiah Kline, R . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 3921
Peter Koffman Pro ................................... 126
The Democratic vote for secretary of State was 5,084, and the Republican vote, 3,849.
* J. A. Norton was appointed auditor in August, 1886, vice F. E. Stoner, who died, August 10,1885.
286 - HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY.
NOVEMBER ELECTION, 1884.
SEE PAGE 286 OF THE 1886 SENECA COUNTY HISTORY
James O. Blaine and flea. Logan represented the Republicans; Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks the Democrats; Benjamin F. Butler the People's ticket, and St. John the Prohibition ticket. Dr. Norton was delegate to the Democratic National Convention held at Chicago in 1884.
ELECTIONS OCTOBER, 1885.
GOVERNOR.
J. B. Foraker, R............................................3601
George Hoadly, D ...................................... 4444
A. B. Leonard, P......................................... 253
Q. W. Northrup, G...................................... 83
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
R. P. Kennedy , R.........................................3613
J. Q. Warwick D. . . . . . . . ......................... 4445
STATE SENATOR.
John Hopley, R ........................................... 3609
Williston, D ................................................ 4447
C. C. Nestlerode, P...................................... 248
REPRESENTATIVE.
R. L. Krim, R.............................................. 3654
E. B. Hubbard, D....................................... 4369
J. W. Rhodes, P.......................................... 248
AUDITOR.
F. M. Hart, R...............................................3616
I. A. Norton, D. . . . . . . . . . . . .....................4357
J. W. Bonnell, P.......................................... 228
TREASURER.
J. M. Kaull, R. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 3467
B. F. Myers, D.............................................4573
Harry Cromwell, P ......................... ........... 231
COMMISSIONER.
Levi Haines, R .......................................... 4537
Henry Hoeltzel. D. . . ... . .. .... . .. . . . ....... 3539
W. H. Norris, P.. . . .. . . .. .. ... . .. . . . ....... 200
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
Adam Kiefer, R .................................... ..... 3685
William Kline, D . . . .... . . . . . . ................ 4329
Peter Coffman, P ............................................228
CORONER.
Alja Bickford, R ........................................... 3604
Edward and Lepper, D . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 4431
Dr. A. Benham, P.. .............. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 241
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Yes No
Township officers .................................6182 836
Section 2, Article 3. . . . . ... ..................6421 605
Section 1, Article 8 . . . .................. . ... 6407 597
Section 2, Article 10 . . . .............. . . . . 6414 577
The amendments related to the abolition of the October Election System, s pervicious custom coming down' from olden times. The majority given by the State in favor of the amendments settled the doom of October's annual political sun-dance.
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COUNTY CONVENTIONS, 1885.
The Democratic convention assembled at Tiffin, August 22, 1885, when T. H. Bagby was chosen chairman, pro tem., and Kora F. Briggs, secretary; and the .following committees appointed:
Credentials.-Adams, W. C. Shellhammer; Green Spring, A. McHasser; Big Spring, Jacob Bloom; Bloom, Henry Kirgis; Clinton, George Kegerreis; Eden, Joseph Walter; Hopewell, Henry Downey; Jackson (N. P. ), Norh Rhinebolt; Jackson (S. P. ), Christ Stahl; Liberty, Anson Anderson; Bettsville, (P.), Abram Kerchner; Loudon, S. Ricketts; Fostoria, C. C. Clark; Pleasant, William Shuman; Reed, Ed. Yale; Scipio, X. F. Charles; Seneca, Joseph Sailor; Thompson, Frank Matz; Venice, Jacob Ringle; First Ward, W. R. McFarland; Second Ward, John B. Schwartz; Third Ward, Elias Boehler; Fourth Ward, Joseph P. Myers; Fifth Ward, Julius Keissling.
Resolutions.-Adams, Charles W. Coffman; Green Spring, John Joseph; Big Spring, H. C. Smith; Bloom, J. L. Hershberger; Clinton, T. L. Park; Eden, Samuel Koch; Hopewell, Milton Ricketts; Jackson (N. P. ), Homer Noble; Jackson (S. P. ), Daniel Parish; Liberty, W. Brown; Bettsville, C. O. Snyder; Loudon, T. J. Leahy; Fostoria, N. Burtscher; Pleasant, George Sechman; Reed, J. L. Lake; Scipio, Samuel Musselman; Seneca, Jacob Smith; Thompson, Joseph Dick; Venice, J. W. Walker; Tiffin, First Ward, Dr. Leon McCollum; Second Ward, Leonard J. Martin; Third Ward, Anthony Krupp; Fourth Ward, Jacob Scheiber; Fifth Ward, John Houck.
Permanent Organization.-Adams, Daniel Metzger; Green Spring, A. McHasser; Big Spring, Andrew Worley; Bloom, Jacob Klahr; Clinton, Columbus Harding; Eden, John Vorndran; Hopewell, S. M. Kime; Jackson (N. P.), Martin Murphy; Jackson (S. P.), J. E. Chilcoate; Liberty, A. C. Reice; Bettsville, (P. ), B. F. Seem; London, John Rinebolt; Fostoria, George Yarger; Pleasant, Joseph Bauman; Reed, Hiram Hippler; Scipio, E. T. Stickney; Seneca. John L. Clark; Thompson, Charles Paine; Venice, A. B. Brant; First Ward, Frank Holmes; Second Ward, P. M. Adams; Third Ward, J. C. Roger; Fourth Ward, Harvey Platt; Fifth Ward, John W. Barrick.
Central Committee.-Adams, Daniel Metzger; Green Spring, John Joseph; Bin Spring, B. G. Wullenschneider; Bloom, J. W. Snyder; Clinton, T. H. Bagby; Eden, G. A. Allen; Hopewell, L. D. Creeger; Jackson (N. P.), W. F. Myers; Jackson (S. P.), Joseph Shoup; Liberty, George Hoke; Bettsville, C. W. Harris; Loudon, George D. Acker; Fostoria, N. Burtscher; Pleasant, George Willow; Reed, J. W. Gambee; Scipio, Henry Mansfield; Seneca, Charles Nepper; Thompson, Alonzo Burman; Venice, F. H. Steigmeyer; Tiffin, First Ward, W. W. Keller; Second Ward, William H. Dore; Third Ward, Charles Baker; Fourth Ward, Louis Ulrich; Fifth Ward, Julius Keissling.
Congressman Seney was elected permanent chairman, the reports of committees were received, and the convention proceeded to nominations. Dr. E. B. Howard was selected as representative; James A. Norton, auditor; Benjamin F. Myers treasurer; Henry Hoeltzel, commissioner; William Kline, Infirmary director, and Edward Lepper, coroner.
The Prohibitionist convention, assembled at Tiffin, August 26, 1885. Harry Cromwell was chosen chairman, and H. G. Day, secretary. The convention was opened by prayer, by Rev. R. Rock, of Fostoria. The following committees were appointed: Prohibition Work, J. W. Rhodes, chairman; Finance, Rev. A. Crabtree, chairman; Nominations, C. C. Nestlerode, chairman; Resolutions, Rev. It. Rock, chairman. The following county ticket was nominated: representative James W. Rhoades; auditor, Jesse W. Bonnell; treasurer, Henry Cromwell; commissioner, William H. Norris; infirmary director, Peter Coffman; coroner, A. Benham, M. D.
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The Republican county convention assembled August 29, 1885, when ex-Gov. Foster was elected chairman, and J. C. Rickenbaugh, secretary. The delegates were:
Adams.-R. B. Harris, D. C. Rule, A. Parmeter, A. Cole, William Zechman. Committeeman, R. B. Harris.
Clinton. -James Patterson, Norman D. Egbert, Lewis Clouser, D. M. Neikirk, John K. Rohn, James Stinchcomb, Lysander Reynolds, Edward H. Swander. Committeeman, James Patterson.
Eden.-Isaiah Kline, C. Y. Brundage, A. R. Fleet, James Brinkerhoff, I. R. Holmes, Adam Keifer, Horace Klaiss, James Patton, G. W. Kishler, I. L. Cross.
Liberty.-James Lott, B. Stackhouse, B. Struble, F. C. Miller Scott Sheets, Upton Ash, Marion Feasel, Amandus Betts, H. Cromer, C. H. Zeis, Edward Chatman, George Hartsock, John Jones.
Pleasant.-O. P. Saine, J. R. Drown, J. H. Loose, W. W. Jones, Byron Role, Ephraim Parker, J. R. McDonald, A. L. Shafer.
Scipio.-J. W. Stewart., W. S. Eastman, James H. Knapp, J. L. Anway, George Stearns, D. B. Crissel, B. F. Moore, E. F. Gray, Leon Smith, A. T. Jones.
Seneca.-Levi Haines, John M. Laughlin, William Sheldon, Daniel Reisz, Henry Davidson, Sr., S. P. Bemisderfer.
Tiffin-First Ward.-C. K. Walker, Dr. H. L. Wenner, John L. Lott, W. W. Sheibley, Charles Strauch, Henry Strouse, W. S. Cramer. Alternates, Harry Ford, Andrew Shriner.
Second Ward.-A. C. Baldwin, A. M. Campbell, George Transue, William Roland, Rush Abbott, George B. Stone, Jeff. Daywalt, J. F. Zeller. Committeeman, George B. Stone.
Third Ward.-George Delauter, H. Housel, Charles Morlock, John Fanning, Joseph Secrist, James A. Sohn , Lewis Morlock, George M. Eidt.
Fourth Ward.-Levi Weirick, Daniel Seeholtz, R. A. Gray, William Clay, Ed. Jones, J. T. Sterner, John Helm.
Fifth Ward. E. W. Stephenson, A. H. Pope, J. N. Williard, Philip Scheib, Jesse Sneath, H. S. Wenner, J. W. Myers, James S. York. Committeeman, E. W. Stephenson.
The nominations made were as follows: For representative, the names of Russell L. Knapp, of Tiffin; J. H. Loose, of Pleasant, and J. H. Brinkerhoff, of Eden, were announced. Mr. Knapp was nominated on the first ballot. For auditor, William Derr, of Clinton, and F. M. Hart, of Hopewell, were announced, and Mr. Hart nominated on the first ballot. For treasurer, John M. Kaull was nominated by acclamation. For commissioner, Levi Haines, of Seneca; William Ash, of Jackson; J. J. Cessna, of Liberty; W. H. A. Boyd, of Jackson, and S. B. Hossler, of Bloom, were presented. Mr. Haines was nominated on the second ballot. For infirmary director, Adam Kieffer, of Eden Township, was nominated on the second ballot. For coroner, Norman D. Egbert, of Clinton Township, was nominated by acclamation; he declined, when A. Bickford was selected. The county central committee (composed of one member from each ward and township) selected the following executive committee: J. C. Rickenbaugh, Tiffin; Dr. T. J. Livers, Tiffin; U. F. Cramer, Tiffin; George B. Stone, Tiffin; Dr. H. L. Wenner, Tiffin; Dr. William Harman, Attics, and A. M. Dildine, Fostoria. The executive committee organized by electing J. C. Rickenbaugh chairman, and Judge U. F. Cramer secretary.
October Elections and Liquor Question.-All through the ,Mate; a movement
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among business and professional men has started, which has for its object, the abolition of the present system of electing State officers in October. Ohio is the only State that does so, and all classes vigorously ask that Ohio be put in the roll of November States, for the sake of peace and the business interests. The October State and November presidential elections of this year knocked the bottom out of business. Hand in hand with the movement, is one for the adoption of a registration law, in place of the present slipshod system. The Legislature has already, by joint resolution, resolved to amend Section 4 of Article X, relating to the election of township officers, and Articles II, III and X, so as to provide for the election of all State and county officers in November, instead of October. This question was decided affirmatively by the people in October, 1885.
Another, and perhaps the most interesting question before the people, is that known as the liquor question, or the Scott Law. A statement by the commissioner of internal revenue, shows that, at the close of April, 1830, the total number of liquor dealers in the State, as evidenced by the payment of the special tag, at the close of the tax year, April 30, 1883, was 15,735, of which number, 15,399 paid the tax as dealers in all kinds of liquors, and 336 as exclusively in malt liquors. The Scott law was passed April 17, 1883, and took effect in the payment of the tax, June 20, 1883. From a statement furnished by the auditor of the State of Ohio, the number of the retail liquor dealers paying under the Scott law up to September, 1883, was 10,631. They paid a revenue of tax of $1,785, 509.85. This would show by the operation of the law, a reduction of the number of retail liquor dealers, of about 5,000. Four weeks later, in October, 1833, the crusade for the second amendment, and against the Scott law, was commenced in earnest and resulted in a Democratic Legislature and supreme court.
At the close of April 1884, there were 13, 218 liquor dealers paying special tax and on April 30, 1885, 14,920. The Scott law was repealed April 14, 1884, but a part of it was re-enacted. In November, 1884, the majority of the State Supreme Court declared the tax unconstitutional, and soon the work of refunding the special liquor tax was commenced. The Supreme Court of Ohio, before whom the validity of the tax was brought, comprised Judges McIllvaine, Follett, Okey, Owens and Johnson, two Republican and three Democratic judges.
CONCLUSION.
In this chapter a full effort has been made to deal intelligibly with political battles for the last half century. To this end all disquisition had to be avoided and a close adhesion to facts observed; therefore, he who expects to find the writer's opinions on the different parties and their platforms in this work, must be disappointed; for he who would be just in local history must not express an opinion, particularly as the readers of such works are all able to form their judgment on the facts as presented. In connection with the chapter, it must, however, be said, that a great amount of labor and expense has been the result of former official carelessness in the matter of election records. Without the aid of the press, within and without Seneca County, it would be impossible for the State or county to supply the names and figures and party tickets given in these pages, and to the press, particularly to the Advertiser, the writer is principally indebted for the success which, he believes, marks this chapter.