San Andreas independent., 1858-07-24
Democratic County Convention
MuRpHY's. July goth, 1858.

but very respectable. At 10 o'clock, the con-
yention was called to order by Mr.. VIM. H.
Clarv-Cbairman of the Central Committee
who announced that the convention had met
pursuant 20 direction of previous convention,
and resolution passed by the County Central
Committee.
On motion, Mr.. Chas. W. Littler, of Moke-
Iumne Hill, was appointed chairman pro tenn.
and Mr.. R. Senter, of Murphys, secretary pro
tenn.
On motion, committee of seven. to ex-
anime credentials of delegates, was appointed.
The Chair named as the committee. Messrs.
John G.. Scribner, J. F. Treat, H. FL. Sheldon.
R. Senter, A. II. HGrchner, j. NJ Keith, and
James H. Hardy.
Moved and carried, that q committee of
three, on permanent officers, be appointed ;
whereupon the chair appointed Joseph Grier,
Daniel P. Clarke and Joseph Hinton, as such
committee.
On motion, the delegates from the various
precincts were requested to hand in their GER
tificates to the committee on credentials
On motion, a committee on business was
appointed by the chair. Adjourned.
AT half-past one o'clock, the chairman pro
tenn. called the convention to order.
On motion, the committee on credentials
were requested to report; whereupon the
chairman, DR.. Herchner, read the following
report, which was received, and the commit
tee discharged:
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The Committee on Credentials report the
following delegates as entitled to seats:
Buckeye-Dan. P. Clark, 1.-TWO votes)
San Andreas-Jacob Benjamin, VIM. Irvine,
Joseph Grier, James Harris, j. F. Treat.
French Gulch-Joseph Carley, W. Cohen.
Sandy Bar-John L. Evans, 1.-TWO yotes)
Railroad Flat George H. Ingols, two
votes.
Fourth Crossng-Charles P Dudley, Philip
Bordwell.
Vest Pomt-Jas P. Hinton, J. II. Gratacap
Columbia Bar-K. S. Woolsey, 1.-TWO votes
Glencoe-P. II. Jacobs, 1.-TWO votes.)
Murphys-R. Senter, 1.-TWO votes,) Edward
Burrows, Edward NJ. Strange, John Thompson.
San Antonto--Charles Wicker, 1.-TWO votes.)
Reynolds Rerry-George D. Prince, VIM. B.
Hobbs.
Whisky Szide-Hugh McCray, two votes. J
Rich Guieh-Loring Larned, 1.-TWO votes.)
McNicholas' Store-Hewlett McIale, two
votes.)
Douglass Flat-John II. Ginter, D. w.
SAWYER
John BuUs-Thomas B. Hoskinson, two
votes)
Big Bar-George Kilton, 1.-TWO votes)
Third Crossing &C Gordon E. Sloss, 1.-TWO
votes)
Nohelumne H1l-James Langshore, James
Johnson, Robert Bowling, Charles f. Mount,
Charles W. Littler, j. H. Hardy, J. C. Geb-
hardt.
Spring Taley Housc-D. W. Briant, (two
votes
HantorFs lN1-Wm. Foye, Henry Germ
Independence Ftat-W. Nellis, Mr.. Sheldon.
Jenny Lind-D. w. Paxton 7. Dougherty.
Daris' Sore-Wm. Chlds S. L. Dickcnson
Vdllecito-F. Wesson, NJ. G. Lewis, Mr.
Pleasant.
Jesus Maria-F. T. Denny, James Carr
Care City-Wm. II. Decker, VIM. H. Clary.
Brushs Store-Samuel Wilson, 1.-TWO votes. J
Winter's Bar-F. VIM. Westmorland, VIM.
Solomon.
Ne,c York Ranch-Daniel A. Gorham, Peter
Ross.
Chill Camp-Samuel Stubergcr, John Beers
Poverty Bdr-James L. Mowbry, Patrick NJ.
Keho.
Carsons Creek-G A. Anderson, John Fin
negan.
Centre House-James Hunt James McBrier
Old Gulch-A J. Barker, II. A. Sheldon
Locer CaLareritas-Wm. B. Norman, two
votcs.)
Albany Nat-Edward L. Green, VIM Nc
Laughlin.
North Branch-E. 7. Lake, 1.-TWO votes)
Mountain Ranch. Ii. Kinsey, 0. A. Fos-
ter, two votes.)
4ngers-Adrian Moutford, I. S. Freeborn,
J. Tufts, J. C. Scribner.
Burns Ferry-Robcrt Warren, George C.
Craig.
Pleasant Sprmgs-Dr a. Herchner, 1.-TWO
votes.)
Tcenty- -Serenth Bar-Edward Fahey Frank
McCae
Esperdnza-Chas. II. P. Rose, two votes)
Ldtimers Store. v Martin, 1.-TWO votes)
Gredsertogn-James German, 1.-TWO votes J
Middle Bar-Wm. Stewart, 1.-TWO votes)
Campo Seco-John NJ. Keith, P. O'Neal, J.
NJ. Havens, G. B. McGilvray, James Miller.
Chh Flat-E. NJ Faunce, Joseph Neal
The following Precincts are not represent
ed Garcelon's, Stupplebeans, Bay State
Ranch, Orleans Bar, North America.
| Washington Flat-P II. McGovern. N. w
Green.
Sir Nile Bar and Ro5inson's Ferry-G. C.
Craig, 1.-TWO votes
The following Precincts are submitted to
the Convention on the test Resolution;
/ Golden Gdte-A. r. Young, two votes.)
Sandy Gmch-L. Littlefied, two yotes.)
Hato,c Creek-A. Wiley, (two votes.l
Upper Cdtaceritas-N T. Beatty. VIM. Shir-
| ley.
indian Creek-E. R. Purple, A. Benson.
The following Precinct is submitted to the
convention without a recommendation. viz
! Upper Calaveritas
/ The Committee further submit the contested
election at Upper Calaveritas to the Conven-
ton on the following facts:
when the lprimary] meeting was called to
order, test was proposed as qualification
Tor voters, to the following effect: " Did you
vote for James Buchanan at the last Presden-
tiai election ~ This qualification was reject
ed. Another was proposed, as follows: "Do
you lndorse the policy and principles of the
Administration ;" This was also rejected, and
the following was adopted "Do you intend
to support the Democratic Ticket at this elec-
ton 2" Messrs. Shirley and Beatty were elec-
tod ~.<11