Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1860-09-15
nenlacratie Meeting in Berekeley.

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Pursuant TO notice the Democracy of
Berkeley county, met at the Court House on
Monday the 10Th inst. for the purpose of
ratifying the nomination OF SrEFuEN A.
DoliGI,4s and HERsoHELL JOHNSON, for
the Presidency and Y ice Presidency.
IJDoI notion of a. G. Hammond, 7.
w. ii ASON was called to the Char, and
j. w. GURTIs and r.. p. IL Sr4UB appoint
ed Secretaries.
The meeting being thus organized, upon
motion of r.. z. III, Staub,. committee OF
Ave. consisting of the following gentlemen,
DIR. A. G. Hammond, j Il. Brady, b. Ma
nor. j. w. Miller and Ludwig Hess, were
appointed to wait upon Mr.. John +. NORRIS,
of Washington, II. c. and WILLIAM WALSH,
of Cumberland Md, and request them to adj
dress the meeting. whereupon the committee
retired and in a few minutes returned with
the above gentlemen.
MIR. Norris then being introduced to the
meeting, by Col. Israel Robinson, spoke for
over two hours He made a fine and efec-
tive speech, Astounding in wit and argument,
aud proved concIusvely the duty of every
true Democrat to be, TO support Alessrs-
Douglas and johnson. During the progress
hearty applause.
Mr.. Norris having finished speaking, Col
Robinson. arose and offered the following res
olutions which were adopted by acclamation
ReSoiUed, That we the Democracy OF
Berkeley county, endorse the nomination OF
Stephen A. Douglas and Herscheli john
son, for the PreSidencyand Vice Presidency
of tho Unitod Ssatns and vii give them our
most cordial and hearty support.
Resotccd, That in Stephen \. Douglas and
HerscheIl V. johnson we recognize the reg
ular nominees of the National Democratic
party of the Union, and as such, they are
entitled to the support Of every true aud
loyal Democrat.
Rcsolecd, That we ;bhor, detest and de-
nounce all efforts, from whatever quarter they
may come, to destroy this GLORIOUS Guion,
that we regard sectionaiisnI, whether orisinat-
ing North or South as destructive to the
best interests of the country.
1t being now near q p. NJ, on motion, the
meeting adjourned to meet ut q 1 p NJ
Dir. Walsh being introduced 20 the meet
ing, was received with tremendous applause.
Mr. Walsh spoke for 3 hours. His speech
was clear aud comprehensive, conclusive as
to the doctrines of the true Democracy, and
created great enthusiasm. 1t was greeted
throughout with the greatest applause, and
will tell well for the cause in this county
lIr. Walsh, having concluded his speech,
loud calls were mate Tor Staub. X. T. Ill.
Staub arose and stated that owing to the late
ness of the hour he would not speak, but in
proper time he would make appointments for
the county aud proposed then to meet his
fellow citizens He then moved that the
thanks of this meeting he rendered to Mr..
Norris and Mr. Walsh Tor their able and
effective speeches.
Resofye1, That the Piedmont Independent,
and Spirit Of .Il6e,son, be requested to pub
fish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned,
with three times three cheers for Iougias
and johnson, WHICH were given with hearty
good will. T. W. MASON, Chm.
JONI " ! cuRT1s, s.eretartes.