Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-08-13

| For Congress.
Hon. Ner Middleswarth. Of Union Co. 80
Hon T. NJ. Bibighaus. of Lebanon Co. 7
Mr.. Middleswarth nominated.
For Representative.
LIST vote. "a vote
! Hon. John Eeale. Of Juniaia Co. I5 81
| DR.. ]. b. Hover, Of Freeburg,
WIN. Van Gezer. Esq of n. Berlin,c 2
James Barbin, Esq. of Mddeburg,6
Mr. Beale nominated.
The Convention then proceeded to nominate
a candidate for Sheriff, when Jacob Aurand,
John d. Bogar. John Kessler and VIM. 6. Her.
rold were nominated, but before a ballo, was
had, the following letter from Messrs. Bogar
and Aurand Withdrawing their names, was
read TO the Convention
NV BERLrS, Aug. 9, 1859.
To tie President Of the Whig County Con.
reniion.
SrR-Our names being brought forward as
candidates for the nomination for Sheriff We
now respectfully request that our names be
withdrawn. We have ever been Whigs and
calculate so 10 remain, whether in a private or
public station; and with many thanks TO the
kind friends who have generally supported US,
we trust your deliberations will rebound to the
success and advancement of the grea, princi-
pies We advocates. JOHN ID. BOGAR.
JACOB AURAND.
The Convention then balloted as follows
For Sheriff.
John Kess!er, Of Middecreek. 35
WA. G. uerrold, of Chapman, 4
Mr.. Kessler nominated.
For Commi.sio ner.
Adam Sheckler, Esq, Of Buffalo. "a
John B. Smith. Of Limestone, 4
John PLANK. of Wes; Buffalo, 6
Peter Nevius, of Lewisburg. :
Mr.. Sheckler, nominated.
For AuditW.
Henry W. Snyder. Of Penns, IS
Thos Hayes. Of I.ewsburg, z
Mr.. Weikle. Of White Deer, s
MI. Snyder nominated.
For Coroner.
John S. Hackenberg, of Washington, 40
For Trustees Of lM67inburg Acodemy.
John Kline, Thos. Hassenplug. Jas. Irwin.
A resolution was then passed, giving a
unanimous nomination 10 the candidates.
Congressional Confsrees.
Hon. James Marshall, Thomas Hayes, D.
W. Woods, Esq.
Representative Confrees.
Aaron X. Middeswar,h. Moses spech,.
Upon the proposition the change the mode
Of holding Delegate elections the following
vote was had
For the Old System So votes
New System
So the proposition to change was lost.
The following resolutions were offered and
passed
Resolved. That the great majority Of the
people of Union county are now, as they have
been for ten years past. in favor CT the cleo
lion of the war-scarred Hero and veteran States
man WINFIELD Scorr. TO the Presidency of
the United States. That his nomination sprung
ir'm the people, and we trust will be ratified
at the polls.
Resolved. That in Gov. WV. A. GRAHAM, of
North Carolina. we recognize a man of ster.
ling ability and incorEuptible patriotism.
Resolved, That by ihe election of Hon. Jo-
sEPH BCFFISGroN TO the Supreme Court Of this
State, and of JAcoB HorFNAS, Esq, for Canal
Commissioner, the People will have in both
those Departments a representative of each
Party. and that thereby the interests of the
WHOLE PEOPLE will be much better guarded.
Resolved, That Gen. Scorr was never de-
feated when at the head of his forces that We
believe no General can defeat him, unless il
be General Apnthy: and, further. in order 10
prevent any such calamity, we urgently rec
ommeDd-
Ist That County Meeting of the Friends
Of Gen. Scott be held during next Court week.
I'd. That the friends of Gen. Scott i,nnedi.
ately form Scorr CLrB in every Borough
and Township in the county; and that they
make arrangements BY which Scott meeting
shall be held in every School District once or
twice before the Fall election.
Sd. That we urge the Friends of the Elec.
iion Of Gen. Scott, throughout the State and
in all the States, to make thorough canvass
by means Of School District meetings, and
complete and efficient organization.
Resolved, That we confidently commend to
our fellow citizens Of Dauphin, Lebanon. and /
Lower Mahonoy, our venerable co-worker-
Ner MiddIeswarth-a man who has for more |
Than thirty years received, and never BETRAYED, |
our confidence; ard that We hope he may re-
ceive their support in the Congressional Con.
ference and at the polls.
Resolved, That our Congressional Conferees
be instructed to oppose the admission into their
of mere than one vote from Lower
Tp., in Northumberland county.
Standing Committee.
D. w. WOODS, Chairman.
Samuel Marshall Jacob Hummel
John F. Wilson John w. Simonton
VIM. r. Waggenseller John Swengel
Amos Stroh Solomon Engel
Philip s. Boyer.
The Convention then adjourned sine die,
with three hearty cheers for Gen. SCOTT and
he WxoIE WnIe TIcKxr.