The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-09-02
Democratic County convention.

men appeared, with proper credentials, as
delegates and took their seat in the Con- VEN
ton.
Bloom-Leonard B. Rupert, Daniel Lee.
Bor Berwick-Jereniah S. Sanders, Hud-
son Owen
Briarcreek-Isaac Bower, Levi Rhinsrd.
Benton-John ]. Stiles, John C. Doty.
J Bsaver-Joel Bredbender, Isaac Klireer
man.
Csttawissa-Geo. Scott, Solomon Helwig.
Centre-AlIen Shelhammer, Henry Hess
Conyngham-DanielT T. McKiernan, VIII.
liam R. Slauery.
Fishingcreek-Vincent Richie, D. Savage.
Franklin-Hiram J. Reeder Geo Long
| Greenwood-Jacob Evans, David Demo,t
HemIock-Wm. H. Shoemaker, N. Pat
Ierson Moore.
Jackson-Thomas w. Young, Frederick
Vile.
Locust-Peter S. Helwig, VIM Goodman
Maine-'yiliam Lcngenberger, jeremiah
Dsrr.
Mifin-Slephen Dieierich, D. H. Mont
gomery.
MOntour-Noah Mauser, VIM. G. Quick.
Madison-Lewis Schuyler, A. s. Allen
Mt. PIeasanl-W William ]. keller, Joseph
r. Vanderslice.
Orange,-niram R. Kline, Samuel Zim.
norman.
Pine-Johu Wiimoyer, Silas Sweeny.
Roaringcreek-Michae Federoff, Daniel
Gearhart.
Sugarloaf-Montgomery Cole, Henry C.
Hess.
Scott-Peter Ent, John G. Jacoby.
The Convention being ready for business
L. B. Rupert, of Bloom, offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted
Resolved That George Scott of Catta wissa,
and John G. Freeze, of Bloom, be and are
hereby appointed Senatorial Conferees from
Columbia county, 10 meet similar Conlerees
from the other counties of this District 10
nominate Democratic candidate for Sena-
tor; and that we recommend the name of
Col. LEVI L. TATE, of Columbia county, Tor
the said nomination.
On motion, Peter Ent offered the follow
ing resolution which was unanimously adop-
ted by The Convention
Resolved, That VIM. H. Jacoby and J. s.
Sanders, of Columbia county, be and are
hereby appointed Representative Confsrees
10 meet similar Conferees from the colniies
of Wyoming, Sullivan, and Montolr, to
nominate two candidates for Members of
the Legislature, and that they be instructed
to vote for GEORGE G. JACKSON, of Sullivan,
and JOHN G. ELLIS, of Montour.
jeremiah S. Sanders then offered the fol-
lnv oh ef.,l
endorsed:
Resotved, That the Democracy of Colum-
bia county heartily approve and endorse
the course of their Representatives, Hons.
GEoReE d. JACKSON, and JOHN C. ELLIS,
during the last session of the Legislature,
as characterized by fidelity and devotion 10
sound Democratic principles.
L. B. Rupert moved that the Cony ention
now proceed TO the nomination of candi-
date for Prothonotary, whereupon Hiram. R.
Kline nominated Jesse Coleman, OF Orange,
and Daniel T. McKiernan nominated Jacob
Eyerly, Of Bloom, for that office.
AT this stage of the proceedings Daniel
Lee read TO the Convention the following
letter, which was received with applause,
and ordered 10 be printed -
To the Democratic County Convsntion 2f Col
uBab,G County -
Permit me 10 return my sincere thanks TO
the Democracy of Columbia County, Tor the
many proofs of their confidence, which |
have heretofore received al their hands,
and beg leave 10 Withdraw my name as
candidate TOR denomination for Prothonotary
and Clerk OF the several Courts of this Coun-
ty, and assure my Democratic friends as |
have heretofore done, thai will not com>
oui as volunteer candidate and will sup
pori the Democratic ticket as usual
JACOB EYERLY.
On motion of L. B. Rupert the nomina-
ton OF Jesse Coleman for Prothonotary and
Clerk of the several courts was made by
acclamation.
The Convention then proceeded te nomi
nate candidate for Register and Recorder;
and on the statement of Peter Ent 10 the
Convention that there were but one candi-
date-JohE G. Freeze-beiore the people
asking for the office, his nomination was
made unanimous by accla nation.
The nomination of Treasurer was next
in order; and there being but one csndi-
date Tor that Office, (Mr. Blenbeuder hav-
ing declined) on motion of Peter Ent Daniel
McHenry, OF Fishingcreek, was nomina-
ted by reclamation for that Office.
On motion OF L. Rupert, Thomas J.
Yanderslice, of Hemlock, was nominated
for County Commissioner, by acclamation,
he having no opposition.
On motion, John R. Yohe, Of Mifliin, was
nornina ted for Conntv Auditor
On motion of Peter Ent the following
gentlemen were appointed as the Demo
cratic Standing Committee of Columbia
county for the ensuing year.
williamson H. Jacoby.
Bor BeFwick-Hiram Bower.
Hemlock-H. w. McReynolds.
T.ocust-Jacob Yeager.
Mifflin-WilIiam Krickbaum.
Modiaon-Iahu Eunafou