Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-01
UNIoN COUNTY coNYENrIo0.

The Union County Convention met Tuesday after
noon. the 2sth Of June, at the Court House. Mr..
JAS. FIsHER was appointed President and A. B.
BuSs Secretary The following Delegates were
present:
Bedford Borough Wm Shuck, ]. Grouse.
Bedford Township--Jas Bowles, G. Hmmers.
Broad Top--J. B. castner,e W. Ashcum.
Colerain--H. P. Diehl Martin Hetrick-
Cumberland Valley
Bloody Run--Wm. Masters, J. A. Gump.
Honewell-J. B. Penrod David Bowman.
londonderry Feightner, ]. Wilhelm.
Harrison-WJ j. Kerr, Maron Metzger.
Napier Peter Hull, J. Gordon.
Juniata-J Kerr, Z. Bitner.
Union--Jalnes Inler, Grundy Axe.
St. Clair-Wm. Kirk, Fl. B. Mock
Liberty-L. Giyler, T.. Fauchler
West Providence-Adam Weayerling Jas. Fisher.
East Providence--S. Staly, W. Milestone.
southampton Bernard 0'Neal, j. johnson.
Snake Spring Stucky, l.. Fl. Diehl.
South Woodberry--J. B. Kegarice, J. L. B. Snow
berger
Middle Woodberry- Thos. Watson, J. S, Hetrick.
Schellsburg-A B. Bum, A. j. Mullen.
Alexander King Esq, was nominated unanimous
ly for President Judge.
Frank Jordan was nominated for Congress by ac-
clamaton.
D. B. Armstrong was nominated for the Legisla-
ture.
A. II. Hull was nominated for Commissioner.
Asa Stuckey for Poor Director.
Emanuel j. Diehl for Auditor
The following gentlemen were appointed County
Committee;
Major G. w Rupp, Chairman
Bedford Borough-John Lutz, J. R. Durborrew.
Bedford Township-Wm Phillips.
Broad Top-John Tobias.
Golerain- Martin Hetriek.
Cumberland Valey-Albert Smith.
Bloody Run-Wm. p. Barndollar.
Hopewell-Thomas NJ. Young.
Londonderry-Lew Carpenter.
Harrison-D. King
Napier-G. s. Mulls.
Juniata-L. Bitner.
Union-James S. Riddle
st. Clair-H. b. Mock.
Liberty. w. Black.
West Providence-D. Sans.
East Providence. W. Sans.
Southampton Robinett.
Snake Springs. Baker.
Monroe-W. Stuckey.
Middle Woodberry-John T. Keagy
SehellsbuFg-J w. Knipple.
On motion, the following resolutions were report
ed by c. W. Ashcom, which were unanimously adop-
ted:
Resogced, That this Convention, representing the
sentiments of the Union men of the County Of Bed
ford most cordially approve and reafrm the resolu-
lions adopted by the National Union Party at Bat-
more.
ResoIred, That the duty Of standing by the coun-
try as long there Is country to stand by, in the
emphatic language of that great and good man, Rev.
Robert Breckenridge; of Kentucky, should be con
stantly kept before the mads of the people. If the
government should be oYerthrown, all is lost and it
must therefore, be defended even to the very gates
Of DEATH
Resolred, That the nominations made at Baltimore
were dictated by pure regard for the best interests
OF the country. Their enthusiastic reception every
where afford the strongest hope that the wisdom Of
presenting Lincoln and Johnson, as the Onion can
didates for President and Vice President VIII be
trlumphantly indicated at the November election.
To doubt this would be to believe that the blessings
of free government and the blood and sacrifices it
cost to secure them had been entirely forgotten.
ResotUed, That it is amongst the highest duties Of
the loyal voters at home to secure to the gallant sol
diers in the field, Perihng all in defense Of their
country, the right of suffrage so uniusty withheld
from them-and that therefore this convention most
earnestly urges upon every friend of the soldier the
important duty of attending the polls on the second
day of August next, and voting for the amendments
to the Constitution, Of which is designed to CON
fer this inestimable and right.
Resoteed, That we have undiminished confidence
in the administration of Gov. a. g. Curtin. His
extraordinary and untring efforts for the relief and
comfort of the soldiers and his unseish devotion
the great cause they are endeavoring to maintain,
have for him higher position in the affections
of the people and higher niche in the temple of
fame than any political advancement could possibly
bestow.
Resolred, That the diffusion of correct informa-
ton and intelligence through the local newspapers
is of the best means of securing the success of
the ticket, and disappointing the schemes of those
who are striving to subvert the government, and to
this end the Convention earnestly recommend the
widest possible circulation Of the BEDFORD INQUIRER,
paper conducted with marked ability, and looking
and laboring solely for the triumph Of the Union
cause.
Resolved, That the Commissioners of Bedford
County backed up by their copperhead allies in re-
fusing to lay tax for the payment bounty to volun-
teers, whereby Bedford County would have been ex-
empted from the draft, should meet with the con
demnation of all the friends of the mainainence of
this Union in Bedford county
RsoLced, That the candidates for Judge, Congress
and the Legislature have the power to appoint their
own conferees.
Adopted.
Adjourned sine die.
LETTER FROM CAPTAIN EVANS.