The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-08


till o'clock, A. M. July 9th.
SATURDAY MORNING, July Sth, 1854.
Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment, at 9 O'Clock, A M.
The minutes of the preceding day were
called for and a portion of them read.
On motion the readng of portion Of
the minutes were dispensed with.
A motion WIS m.,de to take up and de-
eide the contested seats in order as they
stood upon the report of the Committee.
Mr.. Astin moved to reconsider the vote
adopting Mr.. Duel's substitute.
The roll being called, TIE motion was
lost hy the following vote: Ayes 81,
Nays Sd.
The question recurred on the motion
to settle the contested seats.
Hollister moved that the four votes of
Iowa Hill he considered among the con-
tested seats, (not seconded
The Secretary then proceeded to call
the roll of contested precincts.
The contested seats of Volcano Canon
were taken up.
Mr. Woods moved that all discussion
in relation to contested seats, he cut off,
except by contestants or their counsel,
which motion was cerred.
Mr.. Hungerford appeared, and claimed
seat in the Convention, the seat having
been allowed by committee. b. Boust
appeared as a contestant.
After the contestants stating their cases
before the Convention, the question was
put by the Chairman Of the Convention:
Shall the report of the Committee he con-
Cured in, and Mr.. Hungerford allowed
his seat?
The vote in the affirmative was taken
hy the raising Of hands, when dissatisfac-
ton was expressed; Mr.. Tut e and Mr..
Patterson called for the ayes and noes,
which was ordered by the Chair.
During the call s. G. Astin announced
his intention Of withdrawing from the
Convention.
Mr.. Hill resigned his seat as one of the
Vice Presidents, and Mr.. Lott as one OF
the Secretaries Of the Convention, and
Withdrew.
The vote vas completed and the Chair
announced Mr.. Hungerferd entitled 10
represent Volcano Canon.
On motion, William Duck was elected
Vice PresideLt and Robert Mcclure, Sec
retary, to fill the vacancies occasioned Ivy
the resignation Of Messrs. Hill and Lott.
Mr.. Vandervet, for the delegation
from Lynch's precinct, appeared and
claimed seats in the Convention. Their
seats having been allowed by committee.
After the contestants appeared the
question was put by the Chairman: shall
The report of the Committe lie considered
correct in relation to this precinct, when
on motion it was adopted. Ayes 81, nays
none.
On motion the following delegates were
elected to represent Placer in the Demo-
cratic State Conventions:
c. w. G. RoweIl, E. D. Shirland, M.
P. H. Love, A. Cheesbrough, William
Duck, Beef Bonnett, }. r. Pile. d. M.
Strong, Thomas Coffee, Charles w.
King, John McMartin.
On motion the convention proceeded to
nominate candidates.
The name Of William II. Gray, ESQ,
was presented as suitable nominee for
State Senator. No other names being put
before the convention he was nominated
by acclamation.
The names of several gentlemen were
presented TO the convention for the nom
nation Of Representatives.
The name Of Wiley A. Parker was
Withdrawn from before the convention.
MeSsrs. }. H Baker, D. B. Curtis, B.
+. Parsons and J. L Bennett having sep
arately on ballot, received the highest
number of votes were declared by the
chairman duly nominated.
Samuel Todd was nominated for Sher
iff Mr.. futile nominated E. }. Brckell
for the same office. Mr. Brckel stated
to the convention he was not candidate,
and withdrew his name.
On motion Samuel Todd was nominated
for Sheriff by accamation.
William E. Miller, William A. John
son and B. F. Higgins were proposed rs
candidates for County Clerk. Mr.. John
son received 81 votes, MIR. Miller 4, and
Mr.. Higgins l2.
Abram Bronx being the only person
presented for County Judge, was nolni-
mated by acca'nation.
E. G. Smith having received the high
est number of votes, was declared nOmi-
mated as candidate for County Treasu-
rer.
On motion Of Mr.. Rowell, P. w.
Thomas was unanimonsy y nominated for
the office Of District Attorney.
james Anderson was unanimously no.
minated for Public Administrator.
Henry w. Starr, having received the
largest number Of votes Of the Conven-
ton, was declared nominated for Assessor.
John P Harper was unanimously chosen
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