The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

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~ Pie1ssnr Taylor, Esq.. Of that city.
Il vac oar pleasure 20 receive cards 10 the above
Welding and Il would have grnthed us much 20 have
been present knowing the bride wen and al her good
qualities Of hesd and heart cannot but wish the
young couple all Imaginable happiness and prosperity.
mass Meeting or the Democracy OF
Travis.
In obedience 70 call made By the CHAIRMAN Of the
Coke and Hubbard Democratic Clab Of the city Of
Austin for meeting Of the Democracy Of Austin
on the evening Of the tEenfyhrst Of October large
number q Democrats met az the City Hall. The
meeting called TO order By Judge sheels Chair
man Of the Coke and Hubbard Democratic Club
Whereupon the Judge stated TO the meeting the object
Of the meeting
On motion Of B. Honnet, Jndge David Sheels vas
elected chairman Of ssid meeting.
Upon motion Of Gen. Shelley the secretary Of the
Coke and Hubbard Democratic Club was requested 70
set a. secretary OF said meeting.
Upon motion Col Z. W. Stands was elected assist
ant secretary.
Col Z. W shands offered the following resolutions:
Rssofred That primary election be held on next
Friday beginning al A. n and closing az P. n, for
the purpose Of nominating Democratic candidates for
MAJOR marshal and treasurer Of the city. The eandi
~ .ber esndidSfes Withdrawing In their favor and
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the third day Of November next.
RsrolTed THAT the Democratic candidates for mayor
be each requested 10 select judge OF said primary
election said judges selected being required TO open
and close the polls above required and TO determine
the result Of said election. Said judges Eha have the
right 20 appoint such clerks rs are necessary TO keep
rolls Of said election.
5000 That the chairman OF this meeting be re-
quested 70 appoint committee Of three 70 wait upon
The candidates and get pledge from each to abide the
results Of said primary election
which were referred 70 q committee Of three, con-
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scoa Archer to report instanter any alterations
amendments they might think necessary.
After a few minutes consideration Capt. sneed and
Mr. Archer submitted the following resolutions as
Substitute for the resolutions offered by Col shands
towit:
Rea1lred That a primary election be held at the
Mayors ONCE In tho city Of Austin. on Friday Octo
Der a. 1873 for the purpose Of ascertanng the choice
or the Democracy Of said city for candidates for mayor
treasurer marshal and alderman for each ward OF
said city, raid election 20 be held In conformity TO the
ordinance Of said city regulating elections
Resoiued That the candidates receiving the highest
number Of votes ct said election for the several oces
named Ia the first resolution be and they are hereby
declared TO be the Democratic candidates Tor said
Rssirsd That the chairman Of this meeting appoint
three judges and two clerks TO hold said election, who
shall open the polls at O'Clock A. n, and
the judges holding said election shall at publish
the result in the Democratic newspapers Of the cy
counted until after the polls are closed.
Rssofred That person shall be permitted to vote
at said election unless he be Democrat and qualified
TO vote 81 the approaching city election.
Col. Robertson also Submitted as minority report,
the following resolutions:
Resogued That the Democracy Of the several wards
Of the city be requested to hold mass conventions on
Saturday next-such conventions 10 be called by the
committeeman OF each ward, the time and place OF
meeting TO be deHgnated In such cafor the purpose
OF selecting delegates to City Convention to be
holden at the City Hall Tuesday October % for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for the various city
Offices TO be elected at the approaching city election
ResolUed That each ward be entitled to three dele
I gates TO such City Convention.
After some dscusslos, the resolutions offered by
Messrs. sneed and Archer were adopted
/ Col ]. b. Morphis offered the following:
Rssored That in order to regain seIfgoyernment in
the future We as citizens OF Austin will laying aside
all personal interests and friendships advocate q
united In favor Of the nominees OF the opposition
against the Radical nominees.
/ Adopted.
| There being no further business, the meeting ad-
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