Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-02
Meeting in District No. 8.

Pursuant TO notice given, meeting OF
the Democratic voters of District No. 3,
met al Jefferson Hall OH Saturday last.
The object Of the meeting having been
10 be the appointment Of Dele
gates TO the Senatorial and Legislative
Convention TO meet in Chares'own on
the 4th of April, ensuing, on motion, DR..
O. G. MIX, was called TO the Chair, and
Benz, F. BEALL, appointed Secretary.
On motion, committee of three was
appointed 10 nominate five delegates and
FIVE alternate 10 represent District No. 3,
in the proposed Senatorial Contention.
The Chairman having appointed the fol-
lowing committee, David II, Cockerill, s.
D. Hurst, and David Heck, reported The
following
DELEGATES. ALTERNATEs.
John S. Moore, George Anderson,
Daniel CockerIl, Ebn Trussell,
Joseph M. Brown, Jacob Starry,
BENJAMIN F. BeaI, VIM. P. Henson,
Charles Barrett, George lser.
This recommendation having been u
unanimously endorsed by tie meeting, on
motion, Col. John NJ. Covle, Capt. J j.
w. Rowan and VIM. p. Henson, were
appointed committee to report five del
egates and five alternates TO a Legislative
Convention, on the 4lh Of April next.
The following gentlemen were appointed;
DFLFGATEs. AITERNATEs,
Henry B. Davenport, Chas. e. Beler,
D. II. CockerIll, Esrom Sllfer,
James #. Coyle, Dr.. o. G. Mix,
John w. Rowan, Geo. Nj. Howard,
J. B. Moore, Geo. v. Moore.
On motion Of B. F. Beall, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopt,
ed, having eiiciled somewhat exciting
discussion:
Whereas, We have reason to believe
from the indications of the times, that a
united and vigorous effort is again al
tempting 10 be made TO give life, vitality
and breathing spell, to that Ole, repudl,
aled Federalism, which is at war with the
progressive principles of our Government
has again and again been rePuGlaled by
the fathers of the Republc-and YET still
has the bold e0ronlery to coalesse with
any or all parties, who will but give the
password "Opposilion :" Therefore,
ReSOIUed, That as expressive of the
sense OF this meeting, "Opposilion" oil
No-Opposilon, we most heartily and
cordially endorse the nominations of our
Stale Ticket, and pledge our earnest en-
deavors 10 secure lis success.
ReSOlved, That in the cheerful &C.
quiescence in the denomination of our
late Representative in Congress, the Hon.
CHARLES JAMES FAULKNER, we have the
harbinger Of success in our canvass, and a
Representative eminenly worthy Of
choice
ResoIUed, That as 10 the proposed
nominees for State Senator and the House
Of Delegates, we pledge our undivided
support, believing they will be men of en-,
tire competency, sound democracy, aud
incorruptible integrity.
Resolved. That as in union there is
strength, it is altogether desirable the De-
mocraic Party should be organized for
the coming contest, and il is respectfully
recommended that a Mass Meeting Of the
Democracy Of Jefferson County be held
in CharlestowD, on the 3rd Monday OF
April, (lSlh proximo, Court-day.)
ResolUed. That committee of FIVE be
appointed 10 solicit the attendance of our
several State, District and County Candi-
dates, as well aslsuch of our public men
as may be deemed requisite, 10 be with
US on The occasion. .r..<9. "
In accordance with this last resolution
the following gentlemen were appointed
said committee Benz, F. Bealt, David
H. Cockerill, John w. Rowan, Moses
w. Burr, and Fl. B. Davenport. On mo-
lion oftbe D. H. CockerlIl the Chairman
was added 10 the committee.
On motion il was unanimously
Resolped, That as our Democratic Ex-
eculive Committee have recommended
County Electors for the several counties
Of the Stale, this meeting unanimously y re-
commend HENRY G.. HUNTER for said ap-
polntment. by our Legislative and Sena-
torial Convention.
ReSoIued, That as the Democracy Of
Jefferson intend 10 fight the coming fight
with their banner uuGurled, and their
proud flag to the breeze, that a commit
lee Of three be appointed 10 Procare an
Banter, with the same proud
insignia under which lney have never
hitherto filtered.
The chair appointed the following gen
temeh as committee under TIE above
resolution j. w. iBeller, Jas. b. Small
and Geo. NJ. Howard. -' ,'t
The Spirit Of Jefferson, ,ShePherdstown
Register and Msrtinsburg Republican, re-