Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-08-27
UNION CONVENTION.

UNION CONVENTION.
Pursuant to The call Of the Central Com
mittee the Union Men of Marshall County
met in Convention at Plymouth. August
| 22d, 1868.
The Convention being called to order,
John Williams, Esq. was chosen Presi-
dent and D. T. Phillips. Secretary.
The Convention being duly organized
the President briefly stated the chief OBJ
jects of same toSte to select standard bear
ers for the unconditional union men OF the
County at the ensuing election.
On motion of l. Mattingly. Esq. the
secretary called the townships. whereupon
delegates responded from each
On motion committee Of apportion-
ment was appointed as follows: Eli Park
er Of Union township, l.. H. Shatto of
Tippecanoc. James Matheny of Walnut,
Noah Bartholomew of Green. D. O. Be-
man of Bourbon. John Kaughmsn of Ger
man. Joseph Trowbridge of North, James
F. Fife of Polk. James A. Cosse Of West.
and Stephen Masters of Center.
The following gentlemen were. on mo-
tion, appointed q committee to draft reso-
luticns expressive of the sense of the con-
vention: John A. Demer, Stephen Mars
tiers. ". j. Hand, Henry Brewet and DIR.
! N. Sherman. -r. IS
The committee on apportionment hav-
ing made their report and the same being
adopted the convention. on motion, pro-
ceeded to nominate candidates fer the va
rious offices. with the following result:
For Clerk. Kezekiah r. Pershing.
For Surveyor, Frederick H. Hall. z
For Land Appraiser. John A. Demer.
For Commission of Dist. Edward
On motion the several candidates were
declared the unanimous nominees of the
convention.
A motion was then made and carried
that central committee be appointed for
the ensuing year. to be composed of three
persons from center township and one from
each of the other townships, any three of
which should constitute quorum for tn e
transaction of business. The chair ap-
pointed said committee as follows:
DR.. N. Sherman, Austin Fuller and L.
Msttingly of Center township. G. P. Cher
ry of Union. L. II. Shatto Of Tippecanoe,
NJ. l.. Smith of Walnut, VIM. j. Hand OF
Green. D. o. Beman OF Bourbon. Chri :
tan Scbilt Of German. John II. Chase OF
North. James I. Fife Of Polk and James
A. -Corse of West
The Committee on resolution reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted: sa.faI a5s.sa5
Resolrsd L. We the unconditionaf union
men of Marshall County. this day, renew
our allegiance to and our affection for the
old flag and constitution of our country.
and for their perpetuity we pledge cur
fortunes and our sacred honor.
/ Resolved 9. That we heartily approve
of and endorse the entire war policy Of the
government. including the presidents proc.
lsnation of freedom. eeeset
Reso1ved 8. That to the friends of the
noble dead who have fallen in defense Of
our glorious Union we tender our sincerest
coincidence; to the brave soldiers who have
fought and are still fighting under the old
flag. for Liberty and Union, we say, God
bless you; continue in the good work so
well begun, till every rebel everywhere is
subdued.
! Resolued 4. That the management Of
the finances of the county during the last
five years which has removed debt Of svel
Il. geo. paid over G. 900 to the soldiers al
the Union and their. wives. and leaves q
surplus in the treasury. without opprss-
., sivs taxation, meets the entire appreciation
of this convention. .fs
Resolped s, That we cordially invite 81
loyal and unconditional union men to unite
! with us in electipg to the various. Offices
4 Of county and state men Of undoubted
, true and loyalty. ses
The business being concluded. on mo