The Empire County argus., 1856-09-27
Ell Dorado County American Convention

In pursuance of regular notice. the American
County Convention of Ell Dorado County, assembled
in the town of Ell Dorado.
The Convention was called to order by appointing
W. A. George temporary chairman, and Thos. Wren
Secretary.
On motion, committee of five was appointed on
credentials-viz: Jas. z. Kelley L. NJ Reed, F. A.
Bee A. L. Dorsey, and Hugh Miller
On motion, committee consisting of one delegate
from each township was appointed to report perma-
nent officers and order of business.
On motion, adjourned until l o'clock P. NJ.
l O'Clock P NJ
Convention assembled, pursuant to adjournment.
The committee on credentials made their report
which was received and adopted.
The committee on permanent officers and order of
business made the following report, viz:
Your committee, to whom was referred the subject
of the permanent organization of the Convention,
beg leave to submit the names Of the following gen.
tlemen:
For President r. M. ANDERSON.
Vice Presidents, A. D. Rock, G. G. BLANCHARD
Secretaries, A. McGREGoR B. r. NICKERsoN.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
First-N Nomnation of two Senators;
Second-N domination of eight Assemblymen;
Thrd-Nomination of three Supervisors-to be
selected by the delegates of the three districts re-
spectively.
We would further recommend that due regard be
paid in the selection of candidates for the various
offices, to their location with view to having each
portion of the county properly represented.
On motion, the report was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. McGregor declining to act as Secretary, Il. M.
Reed was appointed in his stead
The order of business was then taken up and the
following names were placed in nomination for State
Senator-viz: w. Fl. Taylor, T. D. Heskell, VIM.
Jones, J. NJ. Douglass, H. M. Miller, j. E. Bowe,
w. L. Thomas, j. B. NJ. Weatherwax.
On the first ballot Taylor received l9 votes, Hes-
kell TO- Jones S, Douglass q, Miller IL, Bowe IL,
Thomas 10, Weatherwax l. Whole number of
votes Unnecessary to choice, 48. No election.
The names of Miller and Jones were withdrawn.
Second ballot-Taylor 20, Heiskell II, Douglass
49, Bowe Is, Thomas g. Scattering 2. No election.
Third balot-Heiskell "a, Douglass "a, Bowe IA,
Mr. Douglass, having received a majority of all the
votes cast, was declared unanimously nominated for
the first Senator.
On motion, ballot was then had for Senator
from the Northern District of the county. W. H.
TAYLOR and H. M. Miller were again placed in nomi-
nation.
On the first ballot, Taylor received 40 votes and
Miller 53 Mr.. Miller was then declared the unani-
nous choice for the second Senator.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for eight
candidates for Assembly,
We omit the details of the several ballotings, as
being of particular interest to any one, while they
would take up considerable space.
The following gentlemen were on eight several
ballots, nominated as candidates for the Assembly:
A. d. Rock, Georgetown John Mcdonald, Indian
Diggings O. G. Mcdonald, Granite Hill Hugh
Miller, Clarksve; A. 0. Porter, Greenwood; F. A.
Bee, Placerville; VIM. L. Worley, Kelsey; James
E. Bowe, Diamond Springs.
The following gentlemen were selected by the res
pective districts as candidates for Supervisors
First District, 6. w. Swan; Second District, j.
B. Carter; Third John Bell. The Convention un-
anmously ratified the nominations.
On motion, an American County Central Commit
tee was appointed, consisting of one from each Town
ship, as follows:
Big Bar, w. L. Thomas; Cosumnes, T. D. Heis-
kel; Coloma, Dr. w. H. Taylor; Diamond Springs,
H. M. Jewett; Georgetown, j. G. McCallum
Greenwood, E. G. Ferguson; Kelsey, DR.. E. M.
BROOKS Mountain, j. w. Steeley; Mud Springs,
Elias Willow; Placerville, w. A. George; Salmon
Falls, J. N. Clark; White Oak, L. S. Welch.
On notion 1t was resolved that the Central Com
mittee have full power to transact all business con-
nected with the interest and welfare of the party,
which has heretofore devolved upon the County
Council, and such is transacted by Central Com
mittees generally
The following resolutions were introduced and
unanimously adopted
Resolved That the nominees of the American
party pledge to this Convention and the people of
this county, their sacred words and honor to support
none but American nominees for State or Federal
officers or resign the trust in us reposed.
Resolved, That, as we the delegates of the Ell Do
RADIO County American Convention have heard from
reliable sources that Hon. D. S. Terry and Hon. H.
G. Murray, who were last year elected by the Amer
ican party to the responsible and honorable position
of Judges of the Supreme Court of California, have
proved recreant to the American party and have de-
serted in the hour of trial. therefore, earnestly
ask them honorable gentlemen to restore to us that
best gift in their power, viz: their room and that
they will Immediately resign the honorable position
with which confding Americans have trusted them.
ReSolred, That in view of the importance of safe
and speedy communication of each section of our
State with another and with our neghbors this Con-
vention earnestly recommend the construction of a
Wagon Road by the State across the Sierra Nevada
Mountains, from some point in Ell Dorado county to
Carson Valley; and hereby request the nominees of
this Convention to employ all honorable means to
secure the construction of such work by the State
at an early day.
Resolved, That the Empire County Argus and
PacerUHe american be requested to publish the pro-
ceedings of this Convention.
On motion the Convention adjourned sine die with
nine hearty cheers for Fillmore and Donelson and the