Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-08-25
Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic County Convention met
in The Ranch at about 10 o'clock this fore
noon. A full list of delegates for the City
and County was present A large number of
gentlemen who were not delegates we're also
in and in the neighborhood of The Rancho
The Convention was called to order, and
Col, J. F. HARRISON was appointed President,
and JOHN REEVES, of 4th Ward, and LEWIS
MEAsE, Of Miami, Secretaries.
The Roll of delegates was then read, and
the Wards and townships had power given
them to fill vacancies if any occur
On motion the Chair was authorized to an
nounce committe of FIVE on resolutions.
Mr.. GILLLAND then offered preamble and
resolutions, in regard to increasing therepre-
sentation in the Wards to Democratic County
Convention, which was referred to committee
of one from each Ward and township, to re-
port after dinner.
Mr. ELLIOTT then moved that similar com
mittee be appointed to report the Central Com
mittee for the ensuing year, which was carried.
A committee Of FIVE was then, on motion,
appointed to prepare rules for the government
of the Convention.
The next in order, as announced, was pro-
posing the names of candidates.
JAMES A. BAGGoTT was named for Probate
Judge.
GEORGE WoGAMAN and JONATHAN KENNEY
we're named for Sheriff
d. X. BOYER and W. p JAMES for Clerk.
j. D. HARRY, JAS. TURNER, JoHE LIFE, ia
COB KUNoKLE, G. W. KEMP, ALFRED IAMs, j.
BooKER, we're named for Commissioner
j. A. DIcKEY, B. M. AYREs, J, F. ToIASD,
G. P. HUBER, JONATHAN KENNEY and W. s,
RAMSEY were named for Auditor
H. LAMBERT, p O'CoNNEL, JOHN HNsEY,
for Whisky Inspector.
HIRAM LEWIS, GEo. GETTER, GEo, KIsER, NJ.
KMNEL, and DIR. CRooK, for Infrmary Direc-
tor
O. II. BARNETT, W. EIcHELBERGRR and j.
ZIMMERMAN for Flour Inspector.
G, w. RoaERs 10. ZiNK, A. WmEeARrNER,
JAKE RIGLER, and about half dozen others
were named for Flour Inspector; but they with.
drew in favor of Mr.. G. W, Rooms, who SEEM
ed to be the favorite 1866 UtE ll.
At this junction s. G. CAIN, Esq, drew from
the contest for Whisky Inspector, and made a
nice little speech, thanking in the best style
all-whether of the party or not-who had
heretofore supported him.
On motion the Convention adjourned until
2 o clock P. NJ I.sW att.F
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The RANcHE, 2l5 Pm.
The Convention was called TO order by the
President ....
| The delegates were requested 10 take seats
on the east of The Rancho, and as the roll
was called they took their seats in order.
Committee on Rules reported; report read,
and after slight amendment was adopted
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for candidates On the announcement OF
the candidates for Auditor, Mr.. KENSEY arose
and withdrew his name He was not candi-
date for Auditor, or for any other office; he
would, however, put on his armor and fight
for the ticket, ticket which would be elected,
SURELY He wanted new men nominated, and
he would work for them, and they would be
elected.
Mr.. AYREs was nominated on the second
ballot for Auditor.
There being no opposition GEoRoE WoGA-
MAN was nominated by reclamation, and three
hearty cheers were given for him.
The following gentlemen were nominated