Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-05
The Convention --Tssc Ticket.


The Convention n-T'fsc Ticket.
The Columbia County Democratic Con-
vcntion, which met on Monday last, fairly
indicates the strength and determination of
our party in the present contest. The con-
tests for the several Offices of the County
and District was conducted throughout with
most active labor, not only on the part of
he candidates but also on the part OF their
respective friends. The Republicans of the
county looked upon the strife as one, out of
aich some dissatisfaction might arise in
ha ranks of the Democracy. They were
5apelled to drop their lips in chagrin,
lGn they found the Convention in session,
posed of the best men Of the County,
nestly laboring for the victory of their
"n choice, and yet all working with more
:mnation for unanimity. The proceed.
gs, entire, showed that the Columbia county
y-mocracy is armed for the battle and ready
1t as one man in all respects, and par
'.aarly upon the great question involved
he Presidential and Congressional cam.
ign. They are determined to act for the
lzens' rights and the nations prosperity.
The work of the Convention was made
luminous in all respects, and we believe
'.elc never was held in Columbia County q
Convention which, in the whole, rendered
lore satisfaction, or presented to voters
iickct composed Of better men.
The Democracy were truly represented in
Ill respects, and We think the will of voters
was never as well represented in nomina.
ting Convention before
The Congressional Conferees, NJ. +. Jack
son, ESD, Of Berwick, and Richard Fruit
Esq, Of Madison, both experienced workers
the field, have devoted their lives to the
contests OF Democracy, and standing to-day,
upon the old ana true principle of Jefferson
they will honora6ly and truly perform their
duties in accordance with the desire of those
whom they represent.
The Representative ConGorees, Peter Bill
meyer Of Bloom, and Charles G. Murphy,
OF Conyngham, are honest and faithful.
Mr. Bi'lmcyer is well known not only in this
County, but in the State as having been one
Of the most active Democrats during his
life, always striving for his country's good.
Mr.. Murphy is young man of intelligence
and honesty, and justly is praised for his
earnest labor in opposition to Republican
misruie.
Hon George Scott, the choice Of Colum-
bia, for Assembly, scarcely needs word of
commentator. His public course is known,
and reflect naught but honor upon him. As
Representative from this District in 1853,
he did many acts for which he will ever be
remembered with the best wishes of his con-
stitucnts, and Of whicl. his nomination at
this time is u just approval. He was elected
to the Office Of Canal Commissioner in 1856,
and in this position maintained the interest
of the Commonwealth and her people until
legislated out Of Office in 1859, after the sale
Of the public works. OF these, his public
positions and acts therein, we will speak
hereafter more at length.
William G. Quick, ESD, our candidate
Tor County Commissioner is one of the very
best men in the county. lie held position by
appointment from the State upon the N. B.
Canal at the time Hon. George Scott was
canal Commissioner, aud his faithful scr.
vice from that time has given him success.
i've honors III the management of the same
Canal both under the State and in the en-.
,loy Of the Company. He still holds prom
SO OF greater honor for his patient merit.
\man Of his perseverance and competency
'mot tai! to make most worthy officer.
u. Il. lkelor Esq, the nominee for Dis
'rict Attorney, was admitted to practice at
he Bar Of Columbia in 1866, at which time
le was associated with us as one of the
elitors and proprietors Of the Columbia
Ocmocfot d Star Of Me North, the then
only Democratic paper published in Blooms
burg. Since then he has continued as be-
fore an active student and has gained the
lriondshipand commentator of nearly every
citizen in the county. His practice at the
Bar gives him fair prospect of becoming
eminent as a lawyer. In his Office he will
labor for the dignity and peace of law. His
high social and moral influence will make
him worthy opponent Of all offenders.
Andrew j. Albertson, as County Auditor
being prudential farmer and brought up
in the instructions Of economy, will be at
tcntive to the financial condition of our coun.
ty This is a good selection.
Isaac a. Dewitt, who has held the office
.! County Surveyor the past three years, is
iurty cDmplimcntcd lor the faithful perform.
ancc Of his luticg, hv hi denomination.