The national Republican., 1867-04-23

cratic convention FOR the nomination OF cnndi-
dates for the, vsrious Offices to bo voted for In
June next, met last night at Woodward Hall.
Tho eonvention was called to order at eight
p. m. BY the presidsnt, Mr.. Rutherford, who rose
Gentismsu: We have met here to .nieht, pur.
suant 10 call, for the purpose Of nominating can.
dldateI for the Offices Of collector, surveyof and
register. trust that caimnoss and forbearanoe
will mark your dslibsrations. The secretary
will now read the minutes Of the last meeting.
The minutes Of the previous meeting and the
names Of the delegates were then read.
Mr.. Barker said. l would like 10 have The pro-
ceodngs corrected In regard to the COMMITTEES on
the nomination Of oficers which was done, and
the minutes corrected. w
Tho names Of tho delegates were then called.
as follows: ....0. ...r.....
First wsrd-o. Griffin, II. French, D. Rl,
martin, p. W. Hagerty d. Lnkim ... I'D
Second Ward-John Joyce, J. Barker. A.
Rutherford, A. Naylor, w, Finn. ..... A..
Third Wnrd--T. A. Aiken, J. Anderson, W.
NJ. Harvey, W. W. waliipgtou, \. A. Riopfer.
Fourth Ward-J. P. Crowley, A. Gleason, 7.
Hasarty. O. Dubapt, O. X. Harris. '
Finh ward-M. Marcsron, A, Dodge, @. Dun.
ham, 7. Van Riswiek, d. Callahan. -. r
Sixth ward--w. Holt, II. Young, q. W. NIL
Ter, T. A. ToIson, J. Bright. H.
Seventh ward-ur. Fenwick, E, Hammersly,
DR.. Allen, j. A, Gill, II. A. Clark. .. '
Mr. Dubant moved that q committee Of orc
from each ward be appointed to examine the
credentials Of the delegates from the First ward.
A delegate wished to know what the difficulty
was that the delegates from the First ward
should be obliged to show their credentiais. 4
The president explained that there had been
two meetings held for the election Of delegates
and that both, were legitimate, and that there
was but one set Of delegates. ..g. .... 10 b.
"A delegate had no objection TO admit them
The timo for the meeting Of the convention
though had beon extended eleven days more for
the purpose Of allowing thom to send q repre-.
sentation and he hoped that now there would
be no objection made, and that they should be
admitted, VIE 20 |
Mr.. Dubant explained that he had raised the
question merely to find out II the election Of the
delegates was legitimate. ...-a .
M. Clark roso and said that he thought he
was entitled to some respect, and was not to be
choked down. and be proceeded TO explain In
reference to two different presidents Of the meet.
inEs which had been held in the Pi1t ward,
though the same delegates had been elected.
However, finally, after some little discussion,
Mr DubAnt moved that the credentials Of the
First ward delegates be examined by q commit
tee Of one from each ward.
A vote was taken, resulting In the Affirmative;
and Messrs, Dubant Of the Fourth ward, Barker
| Of tho Second ward, Clark Of the Seventh. Aiken
u
wick Of the Flfth, were appointed the committee.
and who immediately retired with tho First
warders. .... .-.-, w
! The proceedings Of the convention was then
suspended until the return Of the committee,
who reported through their chairman, Mr.. Du-
bant, that they were not entitled to their seats,
and that they be returned back to their ward.
0ue of the mombers Of the committee, (Mr.
Aiken, however, desired to make a minority 70.
| port. III. .. ..
He said that be did not feel disposed to waive
| bis right to speak what he thought was just and
right Ho went on to state luoidly the origin ol
the difficulty In the ward. Two meetings had
been held In the ward, but these last were regu
lariy elected, and he hoped that they would be
admitted. ...-.. r..... .. ........
/ A motion was made to lay tho report of tn,
committee on the tablet which was agreed to.
I The delegates were then, on motion, admitted
and, their names being called. took their seats.
i Mr.. Naylor offered a resolution that the con
vention adjourn to meet at the call Of the presl
dent. ..'
| A delegate hoped that no such resolution
would be adopted by the convention. Tho FRS
ward delegation bad now been admitted and h,
hoped that thoy would not adjourn, but nomi
nate the ticket for which they were here sent
He thought that this question Of adjournmen
was only gotten up for some who had certain
axes to grind. It was timo to prepare for th
campaign get up meetings; SEQ about music
&c., as II was only six weeks until the election.
Tho resolution Of Mr.. Naylor was then, on
vote being taken, disagreed to. q, DE-.
Mr.. Hagerty moved that the convention MOI
proceed TO the nomination Of candidates for th
offices Of Collector, Surveyor and Register.
The report Of the Committee on Address wa
however. handed in previous to any action beiD
taken on Mr.. Hagarty's motion, aud the rePOi
| was adopted, .s..
In relation to registration, tho chairman
tho committee, Mr.. Allen, stated and read son
extracts from the Board Of Registration eonoerI
/: ing matters connected Herewith. .
Some little discussion ensued in reference
, | this, when Mr.. Tolson moved that q commit,
Of one from each ward be appointed to carry u
thing right through. An amendment was oGers
, but was withdrawn, when the question occurrir
on Mr. Tolson's motion, II was adopted.
Mr.. Barker now moved that the conyentiC
proossd to nominate q candidate for oollecto
, | which motion was afterward withdrawn.
z Mr. Callahan then offered tho following re,
n | lutions: ......
!. Rssolrtd, That we believe II injurious 10 4
best interests Of our city to have introduced In
4 the municipal election partisan strife and conte
tions for the Offices Of our city government thsi
fore ."H.... ....
Rssoired, That We select from among our Il
d low citizens, without regard to former party q
4 sooiations, such persons as are best qualified
= the above Offices.
q Mr. Callahan stated that the reason ho offer,
the foregoing resolutions was for the purpose
/. | informing the citizens that this convention vi
h willing to nominate candidates without regard
;; party. A large addition Of voters had been add,
/ 10 the District through Congress, and he was di
n posed to select men without regard to old par
aisociations 90 that our fellow.citEens could 81
!. nay against II. He thought II would be wi
policy to select men who would not call forth q
d bitter animosity Of the opposite party.
n A Delegate moved that the resolutions be 7
/. ferred to commi % o. three.
Mr., Clark thought thee was nothing wrol
3. In tho resolution. hoy were a conteryati
% party, and let them NJ nee sct upon the resol
tions and proceed to bui Less, or else 30 home.
e. The motion TO refer the 0 olutions was lost.
e. The question recurring upon the adoption
y tn. resolutions, they were adopted.
K The motion to go into nomination for Collect
10 was then taken up and agreed to.
4. Nominations being in order, Messrs. McN'
il hapy, J. 7. Given, Owen Thorn, William Film
b and Samuel E, Douglass were placed In nomin
el tion.
Is Mr. Mareeron rose and said that he had I
n ceiyed a letter from Mr.. McNsrhany, which
desired to be read and the convention agreei
e. to its reading, the letter were read after viii
b, the convention proceeded to ballot for the no
d ination.
0. On tho first ballot Msssrs, Griffin, French, u
an kin, Kimartin, HaROrty, Finn, Wallingtc
Aiken, Anderson, Harvey, Crowley, Gleason,
To- Hagerty and Dodge UD voted for Mr. Thorn,
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