The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-01
DEMOCRATIC.
CnudIdat e Nominated for state Senate 4 fpau,
the first District.


The 4, egstes TO the First Senatorial Democratic
Convt tiiOn, met this morning at ten O'clock In the
hall over Lafferty's tavern, No. 920 South Ninth
stree
Tie convention was called to order by Mr. FraucIs
p. Haggerty, chairman OF the Second Ward Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, who appointed the fol-
lowing named temporary oficers:-secretaries, An.
tthony e. Laws aud Albert w. Fletcher; Treasurer,
+. B. Mitchell; Messengers, Thomas Doran aud
Jehn Ferry; Doorkeepers, John Devine and Edward
Mr.. Baggerty, being chairman Of the ward com.
mittee, occupied the chair provided for by the
rules governing the party.
The credentials Of the delegates were then re-
ceived, after which motion to take recess for one
half hour was carried.
On reassembling, the convention proceeded to an
election for permanent officers, and the following
named were cboscn:-
presjdent-Edward Olmstead.
Vice-PTesidents-E. K. Mitchell and Frank Can
trell.
Secretaries A. Laws and Albert W.
Tfeasurer-Alexander ]. Diamond.
MessoBgers-Thomas DoTaa and John Ferry.
Doorkeepers-JOhn Devine and Ed ward Ne
Anulty.
remarks, returning thanks for the honor conferred
upon him. and saying that he was ready to serve the
Democratic party in any honorable capacity.
The roll of delegates was then called whereupon
Alderman Belshaw stated there were persons in the
room who were not delegates, and he moved that
when their names were called
Alderman McMulin, Samuel Josephs, and others
Opposed the motion
The yeas and nays were called, and Alderman
Belshaw's motion was voted down.
r.. IL. lA
admitted to seats in the convention Agreed to.
The coHyentlou then proceeded to make nomina-
gentlemen were placed in nomination :-Robsrt p
Dechert OF the highth ward; General William
FTev of i the e ward CbaSs G
Rodgers, Of the Seventh ward; and DIR. Andrew
Nebnger, OF the Second ward.
The Chair named John Porter and Robert England
tellers OF the election.
The roll VAS again called and as each delegate
voted he paid the sum OF twenty-five cents to deIray
the expenses OF the convention.
The result OF the vote was as follows:-
Dechert ...............68 Nebinger.
McOandless FINLEY y..................1
Robert p. Dechert was then declared the nomi-
nee OF the Democratic party for State Senator from
Alderman McMun moved that the nomination
be made unanimous.
The Alderman also moved that committee OF
tw be appointed to invite the nomlnte and General
NcCandess into the room to address the conven-
The Vice Presidents and the Hon. Samuel Josephs
were appointed on this committee.
On melton OF Mr.. L. Q. Mitchell a vote of thanks
vas returned to the officers Of the convention.
Mr. Josephs announced that Mr.. Dechert was not
IN the neghborhood but that psrtiel had been sent
TO court after him.
Gentlemen of this Convention I have been summoned
from the performance of professional duties receive
announcement that deliberations have resulted
this district. In acknowledging the high di-tinotion
impulse ro
the assumption of them by imposing them on
the qS e0n w6
inc duty Ti.dout haaiss sought .sS prefer.
cspt the nomination for the office Of Senator which You
fnssd cay sd$ e.. pisdss @s.sl # elected to
vote apd act IN 5he I o. taas ne e
resst Rssrm mis- IN essaca and tsSatcn
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the State Treasury is entitled to large voice in the
lntsi ent observers believe that many the present
he led of
commonwealth should be returned to the people for
dsm"nsed By the present age
s the
have night TO enjoy m1 & m the art Of y self
6e9ng to the present issues and because
eSSe iaF re ana Sssst
oitzens suffer harm by he election of the nominee
Chersbipg the principles on which the Democratio
party founded he true Of the Consultation
monWeaith requires the selection of those who viii not
eD S @ and init RS LAWS nd in r and
will be in with the principles Of the funda
the S"IS q Io6s duty
/ thank you again, gentlemen, for this undeserved
honor and ssk you to give the generous sup
General % McCandIess also made speech, and the
donventlon was adjourned.
JoTTINes.-A Christian Association was formed
yesterday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, CON-
prising ladies of all denominations
There are nearly four thousand carpet weavers
There was q decidedly lively time yesterday in
the Republican caucus OF Councils.
The police force Ia engaged in taking census
OF the deaf and dumb people in Philadelphia.
But few pedestrians can be seen in Fairmount
The Mormans are holding meetings in Ken
sington.
The sleeping room in the new Court House is
bitterly complained OF by the jurors.
The roughs who hang around Ninth and Ches-
nut streets It's have got the upper hand OF the police
The Philadelphia Fountain Society have erected
| thirty one fountains in this city.
| The Dexter and Grey Eagle Base Ball Clubs will
play tomorrow afternoon on the Athletic grounds
| THE firemen will be on hand in Select Council
| Chamber this afternoon
1t is proposed 70 reset the curDing on Broad
The pickpockets are doing nourishng business
| just now.
| The Chestnut and Eighth streets stores are put
| ting on their Christmas uniforms.
Among those who recommended a recently
successful candidate for detective honors the
fellows who broke into the Return Judges room.
There are over one hundred applicants for the
ositions of the three Republicans who are still
the detective force.
A d desperate effort is about being made TO stave
OF the Paid Fire Department bill until after the rst
| John n Campbell, ESQ.,, the late efficient De-
putty Register OF Wills will resume the practice Of
the law at No 7SS SAMSON street.
Register OF Wills Bum and Clerk OF Orphans
Court 1itteTmary entered upon the duties OF their
respective positions this morning.
| "A mass meeting OF the laity OF the Catholic
Church VIII be held ON sunday, at the Cathedral.
to protest against the seizure OF the Papal ter
| rtoTy.
| A POLICEMAN IN TRoUBLE.-h Peter street,
snail thOrOughfare below Washington, and running
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, a crowd of
rOtCus boys have been In the habit gathering OF
late and the throwing OF stones and other unruly
| demonstrations have been the rule Yesterday
afternoon Sergeant Duffy, while walking along, was
attracted by fight and rushing in among them he
seized a small boy named James Mccullough and
was taking him 20 the ststion-honse when the