Middletown transcript., 1874-08-29


officials through whose action sided by the army
of United States, this gross outrage was perpe
trated fills us with indignation, and alarm, and
that against IT all we utter solemn protest
4th. Resolred That the course of Radical Ad-
ministration has brought great loss and sorrow
to our people, and shame and discredit to the
Republican government, by the encouragement
shown to the delegation Of public robbers from
the State of South Carolina and the rudeness
exhibited to her most mertorious and suffering
citizens, by the selection and retention in office
all over the country, of men notoriously dis
honest, corrupt and unworthy, by allowing the
lowest and most virilent partzanshp who con-
troll appointments to the highest Offices, by re-
fusal to punish dishonesty in officelwhen exposed,
by issuing and maintaining an unconstitutional
currency without intrinsic value, whose huctua-
tions are the constant profit spectators at the
cost Of laboring classes and which demora!zes
and unsettles commerce in all its branches.
9th. Resolued, That the lamentable condition
of the States of South Carolina, Mississippi, and
Louisiana continue to excite our kindest and
strongest sympathies for the men of our own
race, who by thelawless exercise of armed Federal
power are placed and kept under the CALLING rule
OF ignorance and crime, and fervently hope
that an awakening sense of the whole people of
the Union may soon relieve these evils OF Radi-
calism and Negro Government.
9Th. Resolred, That we denounce the wild,
cruel and reckless measures called the Civil
Rights Bills, as gross violations of the letter and
spirit of the Federal and State Constitution and
only calculated to sow new seeds of discord
between the States and people; that it is un-
disguised attempt to enforce social equality be-
tween negroes and white people, and to encour-
age, 1t not compel, an intermingling of those
races whose essential differences have been mark
ed and established by Almighty God.
7th Resolued, That the course of Hon. JAS r.
Lofland, as n Representative in Congress from
in plati IN tbn fl,o Ciyi1 iuh hfc
has been defiance of the Intelligence and decency
OF the entire community, and deserves and will
receive the scorn and opposition of every right
thinking inhabitant of Delaware.
8th. ResolUed, That the act passed at the last
session OF Congress enlarging jurisdiction of the
Federal courts of the District of Columbia, is
base attempt to muzze the public press and to
shield the corrupt and INSCRIPTIONS officers of
the Government from just criticism.
9th. Resotped That we contemplate with just
pride the national reputation and commanding
rank and influence won for State in the
Senate OF United States, and that hereby ex-
teud onr grateful thanks 10 our faithful Senators,
Hon. I. +. Bayard and Eli Salisbury, for their
constant opposition TO the infamous Civil Rights
Bill, and every other perncious and tyrancal
Radical measure, and for their manly defence
OF constitutional government, the freedom of the
press; the cause Of the oppressed and rights and
honor OF their race and native State.
10th. Resoiued, That we cordially invite all
honest citizens to unite with US in the election Of
the worthy candidates whom we this day pre-
sent for their sui1rages, believing that good pri-
vate and public character are inseparable and
that just, economical and honest rule can only
be expected from those whose private lives have
given such assurance.
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.
The tellers announced us the result of the ballot
for candidate for Congress, that Sc votes had
been cast for James Williams of Kent and 43 for
Chas, b. Lore, of New Castle. Scattering 49,
Mr. Williams was then declared the unanimous
nominee of the Convention.
Mr.. Dean moved the appointment of IL commit
tee of three from each Hundred to notify the
candidates Of their 'ominalion Adopted and
the chair appointed as the
COMMITTEE 70 NOTIFY THE CANDIDATES.
New Gaste-Wm Dean, /. G. Grub, George
Gray
kent-Robt. Denny, JAS L. Wocott, John W
Burchenal
Sussex-W. +. Townsend, G. G. Stockley, r
G. Ellegood.
| As next in order IL motion was made that ths
chair appoint State Executive Committee A.
| greed to and the following gentlemen were ap
| pointed
| STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
New Castlc-John O'Byrne, James P Hayes
| G. Watkins,
Kent--R. J. Reynolds, j. Frank Denny, J
Alexander Fulton.
Sussex-R. G. Ellegood, H. Richards ] os
Lafetra.
This closed the business and ut O'Clock tn
Convention adjourned and the New Castle por
ton of the vast crowd returned 10 the cars and a
half past eight o'clock started on the return tr
to their homes. At each station at which til
train stopped rousing cheers were given tor th
nominees, showing the general satisfaction whie
the selection gave. When Middetown was reach
ed the train was halted and large portion c
the crowd, headed by the Wilmington Git
Cornet Band, marched up to the Middleton
Hotel to serenade Mr.. Cochran and announce t
him his nomination. Assembling in front
speech congratulated Mr.. c. on his nomina ton
and the party on the acquisition of so able an
worthy standard bearer. Mr.. Cochran respond
ed in a few pleasant remarks expressing his thank
for the honor conferred upon him, saying tha
as he had made of no means to get the nom
nation, he should consider it as the free, untran
meled gift of the people, and such he woul
accept il ard do all in his power to secure tn
success of the Democratic party, and promising
if elected, to perform the duties of the office,
the best OF his ability, in such manner as shoul
best accrue 10 the interests of the whole Stat
and her people.
Mr.. Cochran retired amid prolonged cheers 70
him and for the Democratic party, after whc
John O'Byrne, Esq, was called for and ente
tanned tho audience in a short and forcb
: speech.
The delegation and band then returned to Il
cars and sped ON their homeward way
Thus ended the labors of the Democratic Stat
Convention of 1874. Never in the history of Il
State did larger or more enthusiastic assen
bage convene to select candidates for the sutfr,
ges of the people, and though the proceedings
the convention were at times noisy and confuse