The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-16
Clayton Co. Democratic Convention.

Clayton Co. Democratic Convention.
The Democrats Of Clayton ca, convened at
NATIONAL on Saturday, Sept 10Th.
On motion. W. Potter ESQ., was elected Chair
man and r. S. S. Andres Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated Ivy the
Chairman in brief address. When On motion
of A. p. Richardson it was Resolved,
That each Township be entitled in voting
for Candidates, to one vote for every 20 demo-
cratic ballots cast at the Presidential election,
and one vote for any fraction of 10. and over.
provided that every township shall cast at least
one vote.
On motion. A. P. Richardson, Hon. l.. Benton
and DR.. Andres were appointed by the Chair
man to report to the meeting the votes cast at
the election of Nov 1856, and the committee
were instructed also to report Resolutions ex-
pressive of The views of the Convention.
The first part of the above instruction having
been complied with, it was moved and carried
that majority vote should decide the issue, and
the Chairman thercupon called for the names OF
canuldateS lot llcp escntalFe.
" Miller, E. Odell c. Watkins. NJ Uriell
and r. l.. Freeman, we're announced, and the
Convention proceeded to ballot by townships.
! (1he name of r. L. Freeman was with;!ra wn
before the ballot) The Tcllers reported that
CHARLES WATKINS, of Farmersburg, and
| MICHAEL URsELL, of Read, had the highest
number of votes and they were declared the
| nominees.
Mr.. Uiell being present accepted the nomi-
nation in a few remarks.
On motion, John w. Potts and ]. H. Grannis
! were appointed to the Dycrsville Democratic
Convention, and they were instructed by the
adoption of the following Resolution offered by
Mr.. Richardson:
Resolred, That DR.. F. ANDRos, is our unani-
nous choice for Representative from the "Aoat-
ing" district COMPOSED of Dubuque, Jones
and Clayton, and that his nomination by the
floating convention will prompt the Dcmocra
cy of Clayton County to work untiringly to Sc
cure his election.
Hon. Lewis Benton, from the committee on
Resolutions reported the following, which he
prefaced in brief and eloquent speech.
Resolred, That we, the Democrats of the Co.
of Clayton, in convention assembled, will sup.
port with zeal The nominees this day chosen
having had in times past full evidence of the
"aith that is in them
That we cordially approve the principles Of
the present administration, and of their acts
since they came in power, and We will continue
cur support of the great principles of Dcmocra-
cy of which they are the opponents.
That the election for Representatives at this
time is of vital importance 10 the future inter.
ests of this state and county-as by the Con
stitut:on recently adopted the whole system OF
Legislation is afoat, and it behooves us to do
our duty in securing public servants who will
guard at every point the rights of the citizens Of
Iowa.
That Mass meeting of the Democracy Of
this County be held at Gutenberg on Tuesday
the 22d inst. at o'clock P. NJ, to organize more
fully for the canvass, and all those in favor OF
the present National administration without re-
ference to former Iroclvities, lie invited to at
tend
Thata Vigilance committee of one from each
township be appointed by the chairman, with
power to call future Conventions and to take
such measures as they may deem advisable to
promote the interests of the party.
(Thc names of these committeeman are pub
lished in another column.)
The Resolutions were adopted.
On Motion Of DR.. Andres it was
Resolpcd, That although Clayton County wal
| unreprrsented in the State Dem. Convention a
Iowa City, yet we heartily concur in the nomi
nation of BEN NJ. SAMuELs, for Governor, ant
! GEORGE GILLAsPIE, for Lieut.. Governor, beliey
) ing that in their election we will secure to tn,
state, patriotic and efficient public officers, ane
socnd National Democrats.
On motion of Mr.. Kriebs, the North lows
! Times, Clay ton Co. Herald, North West ant
; Express and Herald were respectfully request
cd to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
The Convention then adjourned.
| ....s . w. POTTER, chm.
RS. s. ANDRos, Sec'y.