Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-03-26
HTeefing I'M district No. 8.

Pursuant to notice given NESTING OF the A'enl-
ocratc voters of District No.3. mel az tsAs s
having been explained 10 be the OF pei
erates 10 the Senatorial and Leg slaiiye Convention
TO meet IN Charlestown on the Ath OF april en-
suing, ON motion, On. o. G. nj WIS calico 70 tae
Chair. and EEsy. H. BEALL appointed Secretary
On motion a committee of three was AZ pointed
to nominate FIVE delegates and i've alternates 70 rep
resent District No 8 in the proposed Senatorial
Convention. The Chairman having appointed me
following committee, David Fl GockerIl, s ID Hurst,
and David Heck; reported the following:
1obr 3 gs Maats ceo assE Anderson
Daniel CockerilL 4: Ebin Trussell,
Joseph H. Brown, - Jacob Starry,
B Ben n. F Rsalli swp: F Hens Henson
This RECOMMENDATION having been nnanimousy
endorsed blythe meetingson motion, Col John d
Coyle, Capt. j W Rowan and VIM Henson. were
appointed committee to report i've delegates and.
FIVE alternates TO q Legislative Conyentoh TO be
held in ChalFestown, on, the 4th of April next
The following geItlemen were appointeds
DELEGATES A1LER0ATRs.
Henry B Davenport Chas Ed B;ller,
oh Coekerill, Esrom Sitter,
James Coyle, DR. o G Mix
John w Rowan, George 81 Howard,
~ Moore, George. ". Moore.
CEymotion of r Beall, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted, having elected 3
som eWhat exciting discussion:
W hereas, We have reason to Believe from the
indications of the times that united and vigorous
effort Is again atten pting TO be made to give life
vitality and breathing spell, to that old, repnda
ted Fe deTahsy which IS at with the progressive
principleSof our Goyernment-has again and again
been repudiated by the fathers of the Republic
and yet still hasthe bold erontery te coalesce with
any or all parties, who will bat give the password
/" Opposition 81 Therefore,
RESOLVED, That as expressive of the sense Of this
meeting, Opposition" or No-Oppositiou, we most
heartily and cordially endorse the nominations Of
our State Ticket and pledge our earnest endeavors
to secure its SUCCESS fffs .,s
Resolrea, That in the cheerful acquiescence in tie
re nomination of oar late Representative in. Con-
gress, the Hon. CHARLES JAS. FAULKNER, we have the
harbinger of success in our canvass, and Repre-.
sentative eminCntly worthy of our choice.
heSot0ed, That as to the proposed nominees for
State Senator and De House of Delegates. we pledge
our undivided support, believing they will he men
of entire competency, sound democracy, and incor-
ruptible integrity.
Resol6ed That as in union there is strength, it is
altogether desirable the Democratic Party should be
organized for the coming contest, and it is respect
fully recemmended that Mass Meeting of the De-
mocracy of Jefferson County be held in Charlestown
on the Sd Monday of April (1sth proximo, Court
day.)
ResOlred, That committee of Eve be appointed
to solicit the attendance of our several State, Dis
trict and County Candidates, we'll as such OTHERS
OF our public men as may be deemed requisite to be
with us on the occasion.
I'm accordance with this last resolution the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed said committee:
Benz Beall, David q CUckerill, John w Rowan
moses w Burr, and Davenport. On motion OF
D Fl Cockerill the Chairman added 10 tie COM
mittee.l
On motion, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, That as our Democratic Executive Com
mittee have recommended County Electors for the
several counties of the State, this meeting unani-
mously recommend HENRY c. HUNTER for said APP
pointment, by our Legislative and Senatorial Cons
vention.
ResOtrcd, That as The Democracy of Jefferson in
tend to fight the coming fight with their banner I'M
furled, and their proud flag to the breeze, that a
committee of three be appointed to procure IN APP
Propriate Banner, with the same proud insignia
der which they have never hitherto ALTERED.
The chair appointed the following gentlemen asa
committee under the above resolution: J W Beller,
James Small, and George II Howard,
The Spirit of Jefferson, Shepherdstown Register
and Martinsburg Republican, respectfully requested
10 copy. o. 6. MIX, Chm'n.
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