Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-25
For tbe Republican.
Sfarke County Republican,
"a Convention. &

Nd. Eprrok. II herewith forward YOU
the proceedings of the Republican Con
vention of Starkc County, held August
10Th. and they must. in consequence of
their breyity. be preceded by . few explain
atosy remarks. nffntfffffiaff1 u
i On the day that this Convention had
been appointed 10 meet, our distinguished
citizen. JAMES O'BniAN, departed this life.
Ills death took place near ihe honr that
the Convention otherwise would have con-
yened. the circumstances of this fatal
accident and death we wish you to refer
elsewhere. therefore enter into none of
the particulars here. But when the day
and hour for the Convention to meet arri-
we'd. no one felt like entering into the con-
sideration or discussion Of any political
matters. and it was proposed by some Of
the Republicans that the Convention be
postponed to future day. But on con-
sultation with the relatives Of the deceased
we were advised to proceed and transact
he business of the Convention. Different
members of the Democratic party present
also thought that inasmuch as so many Of
our Republican friends had come from
different parts of the county that it would
be nothing amiss to make our nominations
at that time We arc aware that the death
OF man, ordinarily, would not effect the
action of political Convention, but in
this case. it must he considered that our
town is small placc-that Judge O'Bri-
an was man of acknowledged ability, a
scholar, a linguist, man who, notwith-
standing political differences, we all ar
~ loved, and ther,for,. the effect Of his
loss as a citizen, as jurist. as a master
Mason. as an instructor and philanthro
Pist. can scarcely be imagined.
The Convention assembled about two
o'clock in the Methodist f. Church and
was organized by calling Doctor j. +.
GRIrFrrH to the Chair. and appointing
HENRY SHILLING and HIRAM JOKES, Vice
Presidents. STEPHEN c. LARK, was APP
pointed Secretary Whereupon, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were Of
fercd by DIR. Overman and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the mortal remains Of oui
highly esteemed but now lamented friend
and fellow townsman. JAMES O'BRIAS. are
at the present time lying enshrouded in the
habiliments of death. in this town, thereby
casting a feeling of sorrow and gloom over
this entir, community; Therefore,
Resolved. That this Convention dispense
with the formula of raising our fag-of
making any political speeches and of pass
ing resolutions. other than that we herein
affirm our adherence to the platform of
principles adopted at the National Repub-
lican Convention held at Philadelphia in
the year 1856, and that we proceed in as
summary way as possible to select our
candidates and quietly disperse.
Resoired. That all persons present who
intend. in good faith, in future to act with
the Republican party ana to support its
candidates are requested to participate in
It's proceedings.
On motion. the following gentlemen
were appointed to compose the Central
Committee:
DIR. j. Il. Griffith. DIR. Overman, j. l..
Fry. j. d. ColliVs. Esquire Coffin, ii. j.
Parker AMI ID. ID. Adair.
The Consentiop &hen proceeded to nom
mate candilates for the offices of Treasur.
cr. Recorder, and two Commissioners.
which resulted in the choice of JAMES I.Y-
BROOK for Treasurer, WnIlAM Parser for
Recorder. Mr. Orwell. for Commissioner
for LIST Dist, and Isaac REED, for 81 Dis
trict.
Adjourned.
j. L. GRIFFITH, Prcs't.
STEPHEN c. LARK, Sec'y.