The Nevada Democrat., 1861-07-02

Hawley and adopted unanimously:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Providence, unhap-
PLY for our country, to remove from earth
Stephen A. Douglas, late Senator of the United
States, in the prime of his manhood and the
meridian of his glory and usefulness,
ReSOtrea, That in the death of Stephen A
Douglas our party has lost its worthiest leader
I and our country its foremost statesman.
ResoIred, That by his last public acts and
words he crowned a life of honor and useful
ness by giving the aid of his character and elo
quence in support of the Union and the Consti-
tuition and against rebellion and treason.
Resoired, That we share the universal sor-
row Of the nation, at the death of the man
whose great intellect and unflinching patriotism
would have rendered the best service to the
Government in its hour of trial and danger.
The President announced that nominations
for District Judge were next in order, and the
names of ]. l. Caldwell, John II. Mcconnell
and NJ F. Holt were placed before the Conyen-
tion.
Messrs. Caldwell and Holt came before the
Convention, and endorsed the resolutions adop
ted. Mr.. Mcconnell stated his views at length,
and not approving of the resolutions, withdrew
his name as a candidate. His friends, however,
obdih pAdCeu ulul III Holhludtluny anu tnc lOll
being called, the vote resulted as follows:
Caldwell. .....................Sl
Mcconnell. .....,..'..... 80
Hot .............s...s... ....l9
Scattering ....................,
Mr.. Caldwell hayingreceived a majority Of all
the votes cast, was declared the nominee for
District Judge, and on motion the nomination
was made unanimous.
The next business in order being the nomi-
nation for Sheriff, the name of Chas. Kent was
presented to the Convention, and there being
no other candidates, he was nominated by ac-
clamation.
Mr.. B. b. Layton of Grass Valley, and L. n
Denton Of Eureka, were placed in nomination
for County Clerk. The roll of Nevada township
having been called, Mr.. Evans withdrew the
name ofMr. Denton, and on motion, Mr.. Lay
ton was nominated by acclamation.
Mr.. Henry Everett being the only candidate
for County Treasurer, was nominated by ac-
clamation.
Messrs. Thos. p. Hawley and T.. w. Roberts
were placed in nomination for District Attor
ney. The roll being called, resulted as fol-
lows:
HaWley,' ''.'................ .......6l
Roberts, .....................79
Mr.. Hawley having received majority of all
the votes cast, was unanimously decided the
nominee for Clerk.
The next business in order being the nomi-
nation for Collector, the names Of w. p. Har-
rington, T. 7. Davenport, j. B. JefFery, John
Hussey, and J. w. Lockwood we're presented
to the Convention. On the fourth ballot Mr..
Hussey received a majority Of all the votes cast
and was unanimously declared the nominee for
Collector.
The names Of ii. b. Thompson, G. X. Reed,
Joseph NJ. Mcclure, and g. w. White were
presented for Recorder. Mr.. Thompson hav-
ing received majority on the first ballot was
declared the nominee for Recorder.
The names of |. IL. Mitchell, +. Leary and
Captain Henderson were placed in nomination
for Assessor. On the third ballot Mr.. Leary
received majority Of the votes cast, and was
unanimously declared the nominee.
J. L. Gamble was nominated by acclamation
for County Surveyor.
Michael Burns and James Funston were
nominated for Recorder. On division, Mr..
Burns having received a majority, was declared
the nominee.
w. c. Pope was nominated by acclamation
for Coroner.
On motion, the Convention adjourned for
one hour.
Evening Session.
The Convention having reassembled, and be.
ing called to order, the President announced
the nomination Of Senator as the next bust
ness in order whereupon Messrs. J. B. John
son, Of Bridgeport, and John Caldwell were
placed in nomination.
The roll being called the vote was announced
as follows
Johnson sss... F..s...ssssss...s. soJ I
Caldwell. ............. ..........6Z
Mr.. johnson having received majority Of
the votes, was on motion, declared the unani- I
nous nominee Of the convention for Senator.
The following gentlemen were placed in nom
ination for the Assembly
J. &. Eastman, Of Eureka;
w. w. Wixom, OF Washington;
John Weber, OF Rough & Ready;
A. J. Enders, Of Bloomfield;
DR.. Walters, Of Bloomfield;
Leopold Garthe, Of Bloomfield;
Jas. Marriott, Of Bloomfield.