The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-07-03
FULTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Nc CONVENTION.

Las, Saturday we had the pleasure of
attending the Fulton County Democratic
Convention, at Rochester. and a more en-
thusiastic. patriotic assemblaye, We have
no recollection of seeing anywhere. Al
though the day WAS totally unit for any
kind of public gathering. it was a sub
lect Of general remark that there never
80 great an attendance at any eonven-
ton preyiousl y held in the county. What
was better than mere numerical force. the
greatest harmony and general good feeling
prevailed, not only in the deliberations OF
the convention. but in the minds of all
present, relative TO their principles and
policy, and their duty as Democrats in the
campaign which has opened. Past differ
enoes. il, indeed, there were any, were
entirely swallowed up in the one desire Of
their hearis-that our beloved country
may be freed from the dangers of secess.
ionism in arms. and abolitionism in Office
The short time which we had To remain.
aside from that occupied by the convention
and the speakers, prevented us from ma
king the acquaintance of as many Of the
Democrats of that county as we should
like to have done. They are noble band,
who stop not to sacrifice personal desires
and ambition for tie good of the party,
thus securing harmony in their conven-
tions, and success at the polls. We would
that the Democracy of Marshall were
not unlike them in this respect.
Democracy in Fulton is not merely a
name. but rallyingcry which finds a
willing response in the hearts of the peo-
pie. and which. when used by such Dem
ocrats as that county can boast of, seldom
fails Of success With them, every Dem
ocrat is vigilance committee Of ono to
work for the success of the ticket; not
depending on their their county newspa-
per and one or two candidates 10 do all the
work Of a campaign.
The principal speech was made by Hon.
David Tdrpie. Of White County. late
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. To sa~ that it was good speech,
would be b. he truth. although but fee
BILE EXPIRE IN Of it. His main argument
was against the abolition. emancipation
negro-loving policy of the administration
completely establishing the truth of every
statement he made. Our space will not
permit us to give even brief synopsis oil
the speech. He is a very able, entertain
ing speaker; and we are happy to say that
he more than fulfilled our expectations
although We had placed him among oul
abest men in the State. AS it was i'm
possible for but a small portion of the i'm
mense throng IL attendance to hear him
Mr.. Packard. Of this place. was called up
on, and spoke from the Court House door
TO an appreciatiye audience. in his usua
felicitous style. We heard but the closing
portion OF his remarks, and cannot cor
rectly Judge Of his speech. but the many
expressions Of satisfaction with which i
was received left no room to doubt il
character At the conclusion Of Mr.. Tur
pies speech. c. H. Reeve. Esq. of thi
place, was loudly called Tor from all part
Of the house. and spoke in lis happes
strain for about half hour, frequentl
bringing the house down with rounds 0
applause. The assemblage then dispers
ed. every man feeling that it was good 70
him to be there.
The following excellent ticket was nom
mated. and will be elected:
For Representative. n. G. Shaifer; Au
ditor. A. J. Holmes (present incumbent,
Treasurer. VIM. Sturgeon; Sheriff, lsaa
Good (present incumbent).