Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-07-31
state, District & County Ticket
The Conyent,on-The Ticket.

In another column of this paper it VIII
be seen, that in pursuance to a call issued
by the Chairman Of the County Committee
Democratic nominating Convention washed,
in the Court House at this place, on Mon
day, the 20th inst, which was well attend
cd every Township being represented with
good reliable delegates
The deliberations OF the Convention were
as harmonious as they usually are in bodies
Of that kind. 1t is true, every one cannot
have his personal preferences placed in
nomination at all times; but we have long
learned that special favorites, through cir
cumstances, are often sacrificed for tie good
Of the party In the Convention there did
not seem to be much strife for any Of the
Offices except that Of Sheriff, which had been
closely contested, blythe different candidates:
in nearly all the Districts in the County.
Everybody seems to be pleased with the
Ticket as formed, end have resolved 10 give
to it their hearty support. There has not
been stronger ticket put in nomination for
years past; and in fact, all the candidates
before the Convention we're Of the best mcn
in the County, The votes in the proceed
ings will exhibit the strength Of the several
candidates as being nearly, if not quite,
equal As We have said before, all passed
off harmcnicusly, and everybody seems to
be pleased.
HoN. THOMAS CHALVAHT, Of Montour,
received the Conicrees of this County Tor
Representative. Mr.. ChalEant served his
constituents in the last Legislature with
ability, using bis best efforts 20 take care Of
their interests, He will he re-nofaiaated
and reelected with handsome majority
.MoEpEcA MILLARD, Ct Centre Town
ship, was nominated, on the first ballot, for
Sheriff Of this County. Out Of the eight
candidates for this Office, but three taHc
before the Convention; and Wii'agdreeejrcj
TWENTY. .sEvI.G votes cut Of fifty, the whole
number of Delegates Furmar, who was
the next highest in tbe Convention, roceiy-
ed NINETEEN votes; and LAKE, louR-
This nomination, f6r several reasons, ioIl at
the right place, and upon the right man.
In the first place, Mr.. NJ. has never been n
sticklcr after Office second, his superior in
point of qualifications for the position was
not to be found among the other candidates
and thirdly, there was no Townthip in the
County that the Democracy should feel
more proud to honor with the nomination Of
Sheriff than the Township Of Centre. This
Township has always stood firmly to her
post, and performed her whole duty in
dark days as well as in sunshine. Her
largely Increased Democratic voto for the
past few years, justly entities her to a good
Office at the hands of the Democracy; and
the party may well fell proud of TIE selec
ton of Mr. MIILARD to be the recipient o.
that Office. He will make capital officer
is well qualified, active, and honest in al
his dealings. He will receive a heavy vote.
lie is well known and universally regarded
as one Of the best young Democrats in the
County
JAcoB YoHE, Of Mihiir, Was nominated
FOR County Treasurer, on tho first ballot
over his competitors. There were tine,
candidates for this Office on the south sid.
of the river, and Mr. YouI being great,
the strongest man on that SIDE he received
sufficient support on the north side to hand
somely nominate him. Mr. Sanders, VIII
= was the only candidate on this side Of tn
river, did not expect more at this time thai
a complimentary vote, which ran up With
three of nomination. Mr. YoHE is ma
ripe in years, thorough business man
honest and upright in all his dealings an
witha', has always stood true to theoM Dan,
ocrdtic principles as laid down by our fore
fathers. He aerer wavcrs, but pursues on
straight forward course. He will make
reliable and faithful officer His nominatio
is equivalent to an election. In him the Dc
mocracy will have, as they always have ha
an ardent supporter of their cause.
DAVID YEAGER, who was nominated fc
County Commissioners, is an honest and re
epected citizen OF Locust Township. II
has always been faithful hald-workin
member Of the party which placed him i
nomination, and never sought Office II
bears the reputation Of always mabagin
his own business well, iand he knows tn
Feelings and wants Of the laboring man an
the taxpayer and will guard faithfully thei
interests. bis neighbors all respect him
and he has just tie common sense and prac
teal experience which fit him to make
good Commissioner, lie is rot one Of you
sxtravagant and speculative kind Of mer
huta careful and correct business man. II
will be handsomely elected.
THOMAS j. WELLIvER, of Mt Plesoar
Township, received the nomination forJur
Commissioner. lie ID thorough. goip
Democrat, and always has been, His "a,
qusintance throughout the County is prett
extensive, which will enable him to prefpru
the duties of the Office in a satisiactor
manner For this Office there vas yer