Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-06-18
Democratic Primary Meeting, aud states
Senatorial aud Dist Delegate Election.

On Saturday evening last, pursuant to call, the
democrats of Weaverville held their primary
meeting at the court house, for the election OF
delegates to the State. Senatorial and District
convention, called for Monday, the 18th, with the
following result :-R. T. Miller. T. Schmisekamp,
J. w Finley and James Cochran.
The delegates from the various precincts iu the
county assembled at the court house on Monday,
the 18th, at IL O'clock a, m. The meeting was
called to order by James Gallagher, secretary OF
County Central Committee. A. G. Lawrence was
chosen temporary chairman, and o, Stuart tenn
porary secretary, On motion VIM. Linton, Il.
Fogerty and II. t. Miller were appointed commit
tee on credentials A committee on permanent
officers was then appointed, composed of A. j.
Felter W. A Nunnally, A, Ransom, S, D. Kreider
and John Burns Convention then adjourned to
! L o'clock, p. m.
At the hour appointed, the convention was
called to order. VIM. Linton, chairman of Gre
dental committee reported the following dele
gates entitled to seats;
Arkansas DAM A. Stafford W. Caiard.
North Fork. Warren NJ, Kelly,
Eashan's.-A G. Lawrence A. Ransom.
Cox's Bar.--A, }. Jones' Alex. Pellctreeu.
Mouth Canon Creek,--John Burns, Sam, Burns,
.
Lewlston.--W. A. Nunnaly, j. Dougherty.
Canon City.-W. Linton, j, Barrett.
Trinity Center.-S ID. kreider, A. Myers.
Bates.--Morris Turner.
Taylors Flat.--Jno, Sanborn.
Hay Fork.--B. NJ, George, l.. j. Kellogg,
Big Flat.--ll. Hopkins, S. Black.
Ruch's,-D. J. Calvin.
! Ind. Creek.-Jas. Riley, s. II. Preston.
! Kanaka Bar.--W. G. Estes, r. Pearoe.
Stencrs Flat-M Hart, II, II, Powell.
Oregon Gulch,-A J, Feltcr, j. Mclaughlin.
Weavervillc,--R. T. Miller, ]. w. Finley, Jas.
Cochran and Z. Schmisekamp,
Rdgeville,-- Ed Fogerty, $. w Lane.
! New River.H, Curtis.
The committee recommended that the above
delegates be entitled to seats In the convention,
with the exception of those from Cox's Bar.
The committee on permanent officers and order
of business made the followdg report, which was
adopted
Pr,sident-R. Il. Miller.
Secretary @. Lawrence.
Report of committee ON credentials.
Election Of i've delegates to State Convention
senatl
Resolutions
r. T. Miller took the chair, and o. Stuart was
appointed secretary, in place of a. G, Lawrence
resigned
On motion, T. Foy and J Ryan were admitted
n as delegates from Cox's Bar.
n A. j Feltcr aud w. A. Nunnaly were appon-
II ted Tellers
Otto Volmers was admitted ~ proxy for L.
n Schmisckamp.
' On ballot for delegates TO State Convention
| II, r. Miller, s. d Kreider W. Moloney, II. B
/ Dawson and x, Pearce were chosen The follow
ing resolutions were read and adopted
! Resolgei, That the interests of the northern
portion of the State demand Of the State Conven-
! tion nomination for Congress rather than any
other position on the State ticket
Resoiped, That we heartily endorse the democ-
racy, honesty and ability Of Hon. John c. Burch,
4 and earnestly recommend him to the State Con
I vention as a suitable person for Congressional
\ nomination.,
Y Resolved, That the delegates to the State Con
\ veuton are instructed to support Hon. John g.
Burch for Congress first, Lr' and aH The time, and
that they pledge themselves to a strict observance
\ of these resolutions
\ The delegates pledged themselves to such sup
\ port.
j. W. Finley, +. J. Kellogg, w A. Nunnaly,
NJ Hart and A. g. Lawrence were chosen dele
gates to District Convention.
VIM. Linton, Z. Manon, Jas, Morris, A. +. Bi-
lay and b. NJ. George were chosen delegates to
Senatorial Convention.
Delegates to Senatorial Convention were In
structed to vote for Jas. Gallagher as Senator.
Unanimous vote.
Convention adjourned.
Il. 4. MILLER, President.
A. STUART, Secretary