The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-15
POLITICAL
FIom the Harrisburg Reporter, Sept II.
CONVENTION

From the Harrisburg Reporter, sept H.
CANAL COMMISSIONERS CONVENTION
The proceedings Of the democratic convention for
the nomination OF canal commissioner, convened
on last Thursday, will be found an TINS days pa
The deliberations of the body were characterized
by decorum and dignity throughout. The nominal
ton was generally well received and little dssat-
sfaciion expressed as could be expected after SO
active contest among the friends of abe respective
candidates. The resolutions are of the most de-
cided character, and were unanimously adopted.
James Burns, the nominee, is popular man--par-
ticularly in his own immediate region oil the State.
He was member of the House OF Representatives
last session, and discharged his duty IN the most
satisfactory 10 his constituents ana the par
ty at large. He will undoubtedly be most trium-
phantly elected.
There were many excellent names before the
convention. Israel Painter, Of Westmoreand coun-
w. who was the next highest in vote to the NOM
i1ee. is a most excellent man, and sound demo-
crat as there is in the State. lie was member of
the House of Representatives last session. and dis
charged his duty with great fidelity.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
HALL OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Thursday, Sept. A. l845
This being the day fixed upon by the State CEN
tral committee for the meeting of the democratic
State convention, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for canal commissioner, the conven-
ton was called to order at half past 10 o'clock,
by Reah Frazier, esq, on whose motion Samuel
Fegely, Of Berks, was appointed president for the
purpose of temporary organizations.
John s. Riley, Of Armstrong, and 9. +. Jackson,
Of Schuylkill, were appointed secretaries.
The roll being called over, the gentlemen an
swered to their names.
The convention then proceeded to the considera-
ton Of the various disputed seats.
After some discussion, Jesse G. Horton was adj
mtted the senatorial delegate from Dauphn and
Northumberland and Henry b. Masser the repre-
sentative delegate from Northumberland county.
The convention proceeded to the case of the sena-
torial delegate from Fayette and Greene.
A discussion of some length here took place, in
which MessIs. Packer and Evans opposed, and
Messrs. Magraw, Graham, and Todd advocated the
admission of the delegate.
Mr.. Roumfort moved that Adam Richards be not
admitted TO a seat ua
Mr.. Magraw moved that Mr. Richards be ad-
mitted; which motion was lost on division--ayes
SIS, noes IS @
The yeas and nays were then called for; but with
out taking the vote, the question postponed for
the present.
The disputed senatorial delegate from Bedford
and Huntingdon then came up.
Mr.. Campbell moved to admit Thaddeus Banks.
Mr.. Graham moved TO admit both Mr.. Banks
and Daniel Mcconnell.
MIR. Roumfort moved to reject both; which motion,
after lengthy discussion, was agreed to.
The convention then adjourned to O'Clock in the
afternoon.
MIR. Frazier moved the appointment of a commit
Of the convention; which was adopted.
The committee then retired; and, after short
time, returned and reported the following officers OF
the convention: