The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-08-24
Proceedings Of the Democratic Convention Of
MOntOuF COultV,

The Democratic County Convention for
Montour County assembled at the Court
House in Danville, on Monday the 18th
inst for the purpose of making the usual
nominations for county Offices and appoint
ing Congressional and Representa- tive Con
ferees &c.
The Convention was organi zed by ap-
J pointing Robert Dawson, Esq President,
and Patrick c.. Murray and w. D. Weiden-
hamer Secretaries.
On calling over the list of Election Dis
tricts, the following delegates answered
to their names and presented Certificate oil
their appointment, VIZ
Anthony twp, John Derr, John Falls.
Cooper, Jacob Shelhart, jr., Jno. Crossley.
DanvilIe, North Ward, Daniel Woodside,
Patrick C. Murray.
Danville, South Ward, Robert Moore, Jo-
seph Hunter.
Derry twp, John s.. Herr, VIM Blee.
Liberty, Fred'k Blue, Abm. McCracken.
Limestons, w. d. Weidenhamer, Abram
Wagner.
Mahoning, Solomon Rudy, jackson Diehl.
Mayberry, Robt DAWSON, Jas. Shultz.
Valley, Caleb Appleman, Jas. Curry.
West Hemlock, Jeremiah Wintersteen, D.
r. Hileman.
The several Districts being all fully repre-
sented in the Convention,
On motion il was resolved that the Con-
vention proceed TO the nomination of can.
didates.
William McNinch and John Cromly, both
of Cooper twp, were named as candidates
for Treasurer. The Convention then pros
ceeded to a vote, which resulted in 10 votes
for VIM. McNinch, and 5 votes for John
Cfomiey.
VIM. McNinch having received a MAORI
ty of The whole number of votes, was de.
clared duly nominated for County Treasur-
er
Isaac zimmerman was nominated for
County Commissioner by reclamation.
Joseph Campbell was nominated for
District Attorney bs reclamation.
James Curry was nominated for County
Auditor by reclamation.
The Convention then proceeded 10 NOM
male a candidate for Coroner. Caleb APP
pleman, Solomon Rudy, and Jeremiah
Winterstesn were named. The Conven-
ton then proceeded to a vote with the FOL-
lowing result: Caleb Appleman 16 votes,
Solomon Rudy 3 votes, Jeremiah Winter
sIeen 2 votes.
On motion the nomination OF Caleb Ap-
pleman was made unanimous.
The following Resolution was offered
and adopted unanimously
ReSolUed, That w w. Pinneo and John
w. Miles be, and they are hereby appoint
ed Congressional Conferees, to meet SINH
lar Conferees from the several other coun-
ties composing this Congressional District,
and that said Conierees All hereby instruct
ed to present in said Conference the name of
Thomas Chalfant az the choice OF Monaour
couhty for Congress.
Mr. ChsIfant being present, Immediately
after the adoption OF this Resolution, in
strucling the Congressi onal Conferees 10
present his name in Conference as the
choice Of Montour county, arose and stated
10 the Convention that his name had been
used in this connection without his knowl-
edge or consent, that he had not been con-
suited in relation 10 the matter aud that
while he fully appreciated the honor con-
ferred on him by his fellow citizens in thus
recommending ain for so high and honor
able a position, and while he could not feel
otherwise than truly gratified for this mark
of their confidence, he must beg leave re-
specially to decline being named as a can
didate. He had at this time no higher aspi-
%rations, than TO be a worker ia the ranks OF
the Democratic party, and 10 aid to the ut
most OF his ability in hurting from power
the present administration which like an
incubus pre- ssing upon the shoulders of the
people, was Crushing out the life of the
nation. And further that he believed il
was for the interest Of the party and The
country at this time that our ConEerees
should go into Conference untrammeled, in
oEdsr that they might, when assembled
with iheir colleagues from the other coun-
ties, be prepared 10 use their influence in
selecting from any county in the District
the man, who alter due consultation might
be found the strongest man and the fittest
man, as our Congressional candidate. He
therefore hoped that the Conferees might
be sent to conference without any ~instruc-
ions further than that a sound and reliable
Democrat should be nominated.
The Resolution was then so far modified
as 10 leave out the clause instructins the
COME rees.
On motion L was
ResotUed, That W. D. Weidenhamer and
Joseph Hunter be, and are hereby appoint
ed confere es TO meet similar conferees from
Columbia county, TO nominate a candidate
for member OF tie Stale Legislature fol
this District.
RESOLVED, That in case OF the inability Of
either of the conferees 10 attend at the time
ard place of meeting, he may, without
The P0usent Of his roIiaaouo annoint n