The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-20
Indiana.

| We have received the proceedings of the Harmony
Democratic Convention in Indiana to nominate a success
sor to Dr. John w Davis, the late Speaker of the House
of Representatives. Mr. Davis addressed the convention
at the outset, and, with snteresedness highly honor.
able to him, "declined suffering his name to be used in
the convention as candidate for nomination" Dr.
Foster periodically declined like manner On the first
ballot, Dr. d. NJ Dobson received majority of the votes
but the convention proceeded on the thirds rule
second ballot took place. when Dr. Dobson received 60
votes and John r. Jones IL, The nomination was then
declared unanimous A private letter assures us that
Dobsons majority will not be less than 900
On motion Of John r. Jones, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas difficulties have arisen in our ranks since the
9th OF April convention which threaten the
whereas said icues appear to have grown out of mis-
understanding as to the lime the convention have
met occasion and it appearing to the delegates
present. only way insure success TO our
ddae at the ensuing August election is have but
Carr has heretofore uniformly obeyed bchests
oR T rhn a ns s aSG IL, Thers9s be il n
tegrity, ability and deep devotion to the principles of
Rcsolvd, further, That this convention (snowing that il
two democratic candidates run, both must be deieaed)
w Carr 10 decline being candidate and give his strong
influence nee and 1T, sa pPort 70 Dr. D. Dodson
vided support the this day made and that they
will use all honorable means to secure his election
The follow ing resolutions adopted by the
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Resolucd. That we have the utmost confidence in Hon.
John w Davis our late representative in Congress; and
democ &c party of the district yet we approve Of the
rces e has made to insure the harmony and success OF
before this convention when we are satisfied that he could
have received its nomination.
Col L. Gentry, of Monroe introduced the following
resolution; which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved That John II. Jones be appointed delegate to-
and that he hereby authorized to give the vote Of the
President and Vice President the United States
! next ensuing democratic national convention.
On motion OF Henry X. Wise, Of Knox, it was
Resolved That this convention unanimously tender their
thanks DR.. w. G. Foster, for the magnany and devo-
ton principle, which has this day induced him to de-
cline being candidate for Congress, and that we look
upon his being worthy of the plaudits OF the
democratic party of this district.
We add, with great pleasure, Mr. G. w. Cars manly
card of declination
WASHINGTON, Davies CO., India. July 8, 1917.
TO the Voters Of The Sirth Congressional District.
FELLOW CITIZENS: hereby announce to you the fact
that am longer candidate for your sufrages at the
next August election. circumstances known most of
you have made necessary and proper for me to take this
calculated their and tendency promote the gem
eru welfare of the people, and of which have always been
than the elevation oany places of honor profit
Hon. David M Dobson of Owen county, is regarded by
the only candidate Of the democratic party in the
district and shall every effort to secure his election
the first Monday of August next.
Feeling fully assured that you will properly appreciate
the motives have induced take this course,
am, very respectfully, your obcdient servant
e. w. CARR.
| The Western Sun, published in the district, says:
We have placed at our masthead to-day the name Of
DIR. d. M Dobson of Owen county the democratic
ddae represent the 9th district in the Both Congress Dr.
D. is the nominee OF the democratic Pary and we shall
fight vaiany for him until O'Clock, p. the first
Monday of August Dr. Dobson has been many years in
public life, having served the people Owen in the Senate
OF Indiana His mark legislator is plainly made,
that is easy be undersood-n fine, while in the Sem
ate Inc acknowledged by friend and foe be of
the ablest Legislators in that body He is decidedly the
wiuies stump orator in the State and il George g. Dunn
don't md him ugly customer TO deal WITH then
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In a short time DR.. ID. will be with We have not
room today to give full history of candidate, of
the proceedings of the convention, had remain
Washington Thursday night and parto the day yesteT
day. assisting DR.. Dobson in arranging his appointments
queny did get home till lae last evening. IN
conclusion suffice to say, that party haze settled their
difficulty apeaby, and the election Of candidate is be-
yond a doubt