Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-09-06
TAE RAFTsmAA's JOURNAL.
UNION COUNTY coNyENTIoN.

UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.
Pursuant to previous notice, the Union
party of Clearfeld county, assembled in
Convention in the Borough of Clear6eld, on
Thursday, August 31st, 1865, for the pur-
pose of nominating county ticket.
The Convention was called to order by
the Chairman of the County Committee, and
upon motion
Arthur Bell Esq, was chosen President
Capt. j. L. Rex, SAMSON Lingle, Capt
J. E. Kratzer, and VIM. Zimmerman. Vice
Presidents, and
Lieut.. J. Patton Bard, and Sergt W. A.
Nelson, Secretaries.
On call of the several election districts,
ninety delegates answered to their names.
On motion, J. B. NJ 'Enally, Esq, Joseph
Winery, James P. Nelson, Gen John Pat
ton, and Hon. John p Hoyt, were appoint
ed committee to draft resolutions express
sive of the sense of the Convention.
The Committe retired, and after short
absence reported the following resolutions !:
ResOlred, That we devoutly acknowledge
us as nation, and we gratefully return
thanks to Him who rules over all.
Resolued, That We heartily concur on the
Declaration of Principles adopted by the u
Mon State Convention held at Harrisburg
on the 18th of August and esteem those
patriotic men, Gen. John T. Hartranft, for
Auditor General, and Col. Jacob NJ. Camp
bell, for Surveyor General, standing on such
a platform as entitled to the cordial support
of every voter.
Resolred, That we have full confidence in
Andrew johnson, the President of the u
nited States, and will, as heretofore, rally to
his support in every proper effort to save
the country, preserve the Union, and rebuke,
crush and punish treason and conspiracy.
Resolued, That Andrew G. Curtin, the
soldiers friend, as Governor, has fully justi
fed the expectations of his friends, and mer-
whole nation for his official services.
Resolred, That the Hon. G. w. Scofeld
our representative in Congress- is hereby
rendered our thanks for the ability and pa
triotism he has displayed in the discharge of
his public duties.
Resolved, That those brave men who have
fought our battles by land and by water,
have through the blessing of heaven, pre-
served the nation, and are entitled to the
grateful remembrance of the people who en-
joy those benefits, which their toll and suf
fering and blood have secured.
The report of the committee was unani
mously adopted, after which the Convention
proceeded to make nominations, and
On motion of Gen. Patton, Col John Ir-
vim of Curwensville, was nominated, by ac-
clamation, for State Senator-subject to
the approval of the the District Union Con-
vention.
On motion of w. j. Hemphill, Lieuten-
ant Thomas Liddell, was nominated, by ac-
clamation, for Representative-subje to
tho approval of the District Union Confe-
rees.
On motion of S. J. Row, Lieut.. Lewis B.
Carhle of Luthersburg, was nominated
for ProthonOtary, by acclamation.
On motion of j. z. Bard, Pirate Thomas
Williams, of Osceola, was nominated, by ac-
clamation for Register and Recorder.
On motion to proceed to the nomina-
ton of candidate for Treasurer, John w.
| Wright, Esq, suggested the name of Sam
| uel Mitchell,-J. B. M'Enally. Esq, sug-
gested the name of Capt. j. r. Kratzer-
and Gen. Patton suggested the name of Col.
Alfred NJ. Smith. Upon ballot being tax
en-, Capt Kratzer, of Pike township receiv-
ed majority of all the votes cast, whereup-
on the nomination was made unanimous.
On motion of ID. Livingston, Esq, Ho-
race Patchin, of Burnside township. was
nominated for Commissioner, by acclama-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. Hemphill, Lieut.. VIM.
R. Brown, of Clearfeld Borough was nomi-
mated for Auditor, by acciamation.
On motion of S. j. Row, Thomas W.
Moore, of Penn township, was nominated
for County Surveyor, by acclamation.
On motion, the nominee for State Sena-
tor was granted the privilege of selecting his
| own conferees.
On motion, J. B. NJ Enally, Esq, Joseph
r. Arnold, and John B. Hewitt were ap-
pointed Representative conferees-with
power to substitute.
The Convention having concluded the bu-
siness assigned it, on request, Messrs. ME-
nally and Patton entertained the delegates
present in few brief and pointed remarks !;
after which the Convention adjourned.