National Republican., 1873-09-16
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
Mr. Pctcr Campbell DeclInes Rrnemi-
nation.

Mr. Pcicr Campbell Dcciincs Renemi-
nation.
A meeting OF the Republican voters of the
fourteenth district was held last night at Dol
dens church, Fourth and l. streets; President
George Renfro In the chair.
hfter prayer by John Shippen, the secretary
read the cali OF the meeting, which was for the
purpose of making arrangements for the nolnl-
nation Of delegate TO the Legislature.
Hon. Peter camp6el, declining TO again bo a
candidate for delegate, whlch was rean'
G.c,gs W; Rsy,o. ,:33., if'''ds"t " ne fo"''s'""
Sin: i nave the honor to inform the members
OF the Fourteenth District Republican Club that
circumstances OF private charactei pievent the
possibility OF my accepting nomination as
candidate for the House OF Delegates.
In making this announcement, ! desire, also
to return my cordial and sincere thanks 70 the
Gus and hearty support during the three terms
have represented them In the District Legisa-
ture. ,.
and integrity OF the Republican party OF this
great and prosperous city, ] have the honor to
be, very respectfully your ooGseR1 se,yr c.xrns
wAsuISoroS, d. c., September 10, 1873
Mr. q. A. Kuhn presented the Following
resolutions which lo were adop,eo;; m, ray,,,,n,,
district, That their sincere thanks are emlnently
due and are hereby rendered TO the Hon. Peter
he mas rendered. not only to this district but To
Inc whole District OF Columbia; during his three
years service In the Legislature.
Rssolpsd, That the thanks OF this club be, and
arc hereby. cordially rendered 70 me hon; Peter
t'ampbell for the able, Impartial AMI fearless
manner In which he has thrice represented MS
consti,uents In the Legislature, justly and fairly
emitting him TO the honor OF presiding omcer OF
the last House conferred on him by his col
leagues. and we regret the circumstances "hlch
prevent his accepting renominattn.
RssoIrcd, That his exert!0ns In behalf OF In
proyinp and beautifyinR this capital, and his
Jealous regard at all times for the interest OF
the people OF his district VIII Always DO held by
us In grateful remembrance
The following committees "erc 'neh an
nounced: ,, ,,
Campaign Commlttee-lticharh CLARK, George
Dunn George brown, Knox Brown, Benjamin
Dabney, Dan. Williams, Richard Ware, George
Winters and George Shanklin.
Finance Committee-k.C. liewett, Henry John
son. WiIiiam Pope, Joseph Ambush, Capt. Jor
dom John Lemons, Thomas i. Bel, WIN. SLICK
ncy and Vim. Lucas. - r
sxecutiye UOmnttee-John shlppln, Horace
M. Brower, Archibald Lewis, Mr.. Reeves, George
Martin, Gustavus Kuhn and Isaiah Bolden.
ON motion OF Mr. Afchic lcWH, lhe following
resolution was adopted;
RrsalrsI. Tbat we agree to meet tomorrow
ssptcmber 10, to dominate candidate for the
House OF Delegates by primary election, tht
polls to close precisely Al p. m, AMI we pledge
on motion, NJ was agreed to hold the primar,
election at the residence OF Mr.. Horace II
prower. 1874 Filth street. between Al and
streets northwest. ,,
tIn IuuuOu uI Mr.. George Msrtln, the follow
ing.named gentlemen were nominated 70 b.
u Pone. Fred. Waterman, Joseph Ambush anc
Leonard Gordon. , ,,, a., ,.
the nrimATy election, the meeting adjourned.