The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-16

features have been striking and impressive TO his
country and TO the world
And the meeting adjourned.
From the Florida Statesman.
The democratic convention of Duva county held
its session in Jacksonville on last Monday. Every
precinct in the county was fully represented. The
greatest order and harmony prevailed during its de-
liberations. BY reference TO its proceedings, II
will be seen that the resolutions offered by Doct
Byrne were adopted by reclamation. This concu-
sively proves that our democratic citizens have the
highest confidence in Mr.. Brockenbrough, and will
support his nomination TO man. The nomina-
tons for county officers, we think, will be accepta-
BILE TO the people There may be close poll for
clerk, but il is mere than probable Major Crchton
will succeed. We are prepared for the contest,
however, and shall enter into il with spirit and can
dor relying on the faith of principles to gain
a most signal victory.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION OF DUvAL COUNTY.
At convention Of delegates of Duval county, as
sembed to nominate county officers, held in the
town Of Jacksonville on the second day Of Septem-
ber l845, the following gentlemen appeared on the
part Of their respective precincts, and took their
seats:
From ST. JONAS Beach--Lawrence Ryan.
From Cedar Creek.-John Broward, jr., Robert
Turner, and Robert Robertson.
Jacksonville. Walter Kipp, Leonard Vandegrin,
John M; Pons, Oliver Wood, George Grouard, and
Robert Jack y.
Mandarin. Charles Byrne and JOS E. Summe-
raj. "
Black Creek.--A. Coy, Joseph Finnegan, and
Richard Dillon
On motion of L. Ryan, Doct. Charles Byrne was
called TO the chair.
On motion of 0. Wood, esq, L. Ryan was APP
pointed secretary.
The convention having been organized, the chair
mn hrie at tod Or. aft which on
motion, the convention adjourned until 3 O'Clock,
p. -
o'elock. Convention met pursuant to adiours-
ssment present all the delegates
On motion Of Joseph Finnegann, esq, II was :,
Resolved, That majority OF this convention will
decide all questions that may arise before it.
On motion Of 0. Wood, esq,
Resolved That this convention vote by ballot.
On motion of L. Ryan,
Resolved, That this convention now proceed to
nominate suitable candidate for the Office Of
sheriff.
Mr.. Ryan nominated Thomas Ledwth; where
upon, Thomas Ledwith received the unanimous
vote.
On motion Of Mr.. Jack, the convention proceeded
to nominate clerk of the circuit court.
Mr. Wood nominated A. M. Read; Mr.. Ryan
nominated A. A. Candva; Mr. Dillon nominated A.
w. Crichton.
Whcreupon, on the second ballot, A. W. Crch-
ton esq, Of Black Creek, having received MAORI
ty Of the Votes, was duly nominated.
On motion Of Walter Kip, esq, the convention
then proceeded to the nomination of county sur
veyor: Mr.. Wood nominated Joshua A. Coffee,
esq.,, who was unanimously nominated.
On motion of Mr.. Vandegrif, the convention
proceeded to nominate county commissioners.
Whereupon, Robert Robertson, A. G. Phillips,
Joseph Finnegan, and J. Fl. Gunby, esqs., were
duly nominated
On motion Of Mr.. Turner, the convention went
he ofc
And George Grouard, esq, being nominated, was
unanimously chosen.
Doct Chas. Byrne offered the following resolu-
tons; which were adopted by reclamation.
Resolved, That while this convention maintains
the good old democratic rule Of selecting all candi-
dates for office by regular conventions called to-
gether by the people for thai special purpose must
still be acknowledged that emergencies may, and
sometimes do, arse, in which deviation from this
sound and wholesome rule is justfable
Resolved, That such emergency did arise during
the late session Of the general assembly, when u
vacancy in our congressional representation was
created by the transfer of the Hon. D. Levy to the
United States Senate; for the time before the election
being too short, and the season of the year unpro
pitious for calling a convention, it devoved as a
duty on the democratic members of the legislature,
as the immediate representatives Of the people, to
preserve the unity and harmony of the democratic
party, by recommending TO their suffrages cand-
Resolved, That this convention responds with
hearty concurrence to the nomination made nj Talla-
hassee, by the democratic members Of the legsla-
ture, of VIM. H. Brockenbrough, as the demo-
cratic candidate for representative TO Congress.
Resolved, That, in selecting for this highly respon-
sibe trust man conspicuous alike for his eminent
abilities and elevated character, the democratic mem
bers Of the general assembly deserve well Of their
constituents.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to support
VIM. HI. peterborough, at the ensuing election,
with unabated zeal and perseverance; and we re-
specially recommend to our democratic brethren
throughout the State unanimity of action and firm.
ness Of purpose, as the surest means Of defeating
the Vaccinations of the enemy, and consolidating
the power and ascendency Of the democratic party.
Mr. Grouard offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted;
[Our limited space prevents us from publishing
these resolutions. They speak of the high sense
the convention entertains of the abilities of Gov.
Moseley; allude to his able addresses &C.; approve
Of the proceedings of the general assembly; and
sanction their choice Of United States senators, &c.
On motion of John M. Pons, esq, il was
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be
rendered TO George d. Miller, esq, for the use of
his commodious and airy room.
On motion, it was
Resoiped, That these proceedings be published in
all the democratic papers throughout the State and
in the Washington Union.
There being no further business before the C
vcntion, after thanks to its officers, il adjourned
sine die
CHAs. BYRNE, Chairman
Law. RYAN, Secretary.
CouNTERrElrERs ARRESTED IN KENTucKr.--An
extensive counterfeting establishment has been dis
covered and broken up in Kentucky, about 40 miles