Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-04
On motion of james S. Rogers, formal ba
lot was taken. with the following result:


on motion Of Albert Tolman, who said that he
had known Mr.. Jillson as boy and man, and
had only known him US a person Of the strictest
integrity. He had known him in his younger
days when they worked in the blacksmith shop
together, and from that time to the ipresent his
course had been true aud manly.
Hon Henry Cnapin said that his acquaint-
anCe with Mr.. Jillson had not been as long as
that Of Mr.. Tolman, but knew that he was the
kind Of man that gentleman had represented
him to be.
T. s. johnson and F. W. Blackmer were ap-
pointed by the chair to wait on Mr. Jilson, in
form him of his nomination, and request his
presence at the hall.
The committee appointed soon returned ac-
companied by the nominee, who spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Conceatioa:
The republican party of the city of Worcester,
representing large share of the intelligence enter
prise and wealth of the city, has assembled in con-
yention tonight through its legally constituted
delegates, to make its nominations for the coming
municipal election. 1t is completely in harmony
with the spirit of our political economy to make a
partzan nomination; and the members of the par
ty, instead of combining with thei enemies, ought
to concentrate i'll a solid column and move on to
victory. At this point partiZanship should end.
The man thus nominated and elected has nolright
10 mmgle party preJudlces with the duties of his
office; and he who attempts to do it becomes a
mere tool in the hands of political leaders, and an
object ofpity, if not of contempt
A call has been issued for another convention, to
be held in Mechanics hall tomorrow evening. 1t
claims to have been made without regard to polti-
cal parties but large number OF the names upon
it were stereotyped years ago, and have been en-
dOrsed and over again by the democratic
party. 1t matters little who is nominated by that
convention. He must be pledged to the proscrip-
tive policy of the democracy, by word or affatiOn
put in position where he will be obliged to sub
nit after election.
The citizens ticket of last year gave us democrat
ic aldermen for two years. and the ticket this
year will fill up the board provided the republican
party is willing to be ignored with its two thou
sand majority.
am not surprised by being called upon to appear
before you tonight, but cannot help feeling deeply
impressed by the situation now occupy, Standing
as do before many intelligent representative men
as the nominee Ofthe republican party for tine office
mayor | am not allured by the honOrs of that
Office There is no honor outside of duty, and duty
in this case means earnest and constant labor
9 Act well your part; there all the honor lies"
The mayor is an executive officer whose jurisdic-
ton extendsl over the entire city, embracing all
classes of men, aud it is clearly his duty to care
fully guard the rights and interests of the whole
people, irrespective of party, race or nationality.
In view of all the chances to honestly err in judg-
ment, it does not become to censure Others for
seeming lack of duty. SO long as we seek the same
staces. But if we pursue the course, under the
guidance of Him who controls the destinies of men,
Win more caution, DttleF gulSnL Il HlBner
purpose the result will stand to our credit and be-
come reward. Let us silently drop the curtain
of charity between ourselves and the present city
government, assuming that Sufficient for the day
is the evil thereof" If any mistake has been made
bitter words will not reehiy it, but we obtain the
opportunity to seize upon the issues of the hour
and do our entire duty where others have failed.
do not propose ON this occasion to assume tn e
attitude of fortune teller by attempting to state
what shall do if elected. 1t will be sufficient for
me, and trust satisfactory to my constituents, if
am able to perform the duties and meet the respon-
stbilities of the high office you seek to give me.
with fair degree of intelligence, honest intent
and firm hand Such service the city IS entitled
| to, and if elected shall try to perform it,
Gentlemen, | desire here and now to express my
gratitude for all that has been done in my behalf
and without pledge or prejudice accept the nomi-
| nation you have made.
| While the committee was absent the subject
of candidates for aldermen was taken up. W..
| w. Rice was in favor OF appointing a committee
to consider the matter and report at an adjourn
ed meeting
A. A. Gordon was opposed to such action and
considered it the duty of the convention TO make
the nominations He concluded by moving that
| a ballot be taken.
After Mr. Jillson's remarks the matter was
again taken up, and ballot for an alderman
| from ward one resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes cast. .............
necessary IOF Il C0OlCb ID
L. T.. HAL mad, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 56
scattering. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Z
Mr.. Hall was accordingly declared elected.
William II. Jourdan's name was presented by
the ward three delegation and received with
general approval. The ballot gave VIM. II.
Jourdan GS votes, the whole number cast, and
| he was declared the nominee.
The name of d. w. Haskins was offered by
| the delegation from ward five as candidate and
a ballot was taken as follows:
Whole number of votes cast .........,......... II
Necessary for choice. 80
| Horace Wyman had. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Al
A. A. Gordon. Observation-Disclosures. 10
d. W. Haskins. .........,,.,....., 9
| Scattering ...........'..'.''........
Horace Wyman was accordingly declared the
/ nominee.
| The name of A. g. Goes was Offered by the
ward seven delegation and received by the COM
yention with applause. On the ballot GA votes
were cast, A. G. Goes receiving So votes, and L.
j. Knowles g. Mr.. Goes was declared nominated
| The full nominations are as tollows
| For Mayor-CLARK ,J1LLsoN.
| For Aldermen. Ward IT L. Hall
| Ward 3-Wm. II. JOurdan.
Ward 5-llorace Wyman.
| Ward "A Il. Goes.
| ltbeing understood that Mr. Wyman from ward
| five would not accept the nomination motion
was made to proceed to another ballot for can
dldate from that ward. Another motion was
made to leave the matter TO the city committee.
Both oil these motions were negatived The mat
| ter was then left with committee TO consist OF
two from each ward, who were further author.
lied TO fill any vacancies that may occur.
On motion of Charles Ballard the different
nominations for aldermen were made unani
| nous.
Tue committee empowered to ill vacancies is
us follows, by wards