Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-06-25
The Democratic Convention.

The Democratic Convention.
Last Saturday was one of unusual ex-
element in the Democratic party in
Marshall county. 1t was the day on
which the party decided who were to be
their candidates for Office in Marshall
county. Heretofore a nomination by that
party has been equal to an election, and a
great many members of that once vigorous
and potent party, still think thaswhatever
is agreed upon by them, in Convention, is
just as binding upon the people as though
1t hsd been decided at legal election by
the legal voters of the county.
The convention was composed OF dele
gates from the different townships, who
had been instructed how to vote. A ma
jority of all the delegates was necessary
to nominate
There were several candidates for some
ofthe offices, and in such cases the vote
was so divided up, that no one had a
majority. In such cases the delegates
were Obliged to disobey instructions, or
to adjourn without nominating. They
chose to nominate-frst voting according
to instructions, and then as they pleased.
M. A. o. Packard, Esq, acted as Presi-
dent of the Convention. The first Office
ballotted for was Representative. The
candidates were:
d. A. Snyder, Thomas Sumner, William
Shaw, and Joseph w. Davis We do not
know that the candidates were anxious
for the nomination; but the contest was
hot among their friends.
On the first ballot Sumner showed but
little strength; but before the contest
was over. he developed considerable
strength but not quite enough to nomi-
mattel him. 1t took eight ballots to decide
the question. Many of the Democrats
were free to say that Sumner was the best
man for the position but they had some
fears about his democracy. One said to
another: "He threatened to hang such
chaps as you and l, in time of war" He
seemed to fear that the Ratchet had not
been buried so deep, but that the handle
might be easily grasped, should occasion
require.
There was considerable feeling and
almost fight, about the selection of
Packard and some others, to fill vacancies
in Centre township delegation. We
could not learn just what was the objec-
ton to Packard; but it was probably on
the part of Harris friends, who feared
Packard would support Thomson, for
Treasurer, in order to secure the deposit
of cornty funds in the First National
Bank.
The contest for Treasurer was spirited
ard somebody was charged with attempt
ing 10 cheat; but of course that was a
mistake.
Thompson was successful, and Harris
in spirit Of magmanimity, moved that
"Arthnr L. Thomson be declared the
unanimous choice of the convention"
Some one says he added in lower tone,
"but it's bitter pill"
There was an animated contest over
the Sheriff's Office; but Fink came out
ahead, finally. Vinnedge started with
lower figures than Beals; but he gained
on him until he found there was no
chance of his nomination, and then used
his influence for Fink
After the She lifts Office was disposed
OF, but Titled remained to be done. 1t
took about SIX hours 10 nominate the full
ticket. and no idle time was spent.
The ticket is as follows:
Representdtire-D. A. Snyder.
CIerk-Daniel Mcdonald.
Atiditor-Alexander c. Thompson.
Treasurer-Arthur L. Thomson.
Sheriff.. G. Fink
Recorder. B. N Kling.r.
C0roner-John Balgher.
Surveyor. NJ. Klinger
Assess0r-W. i. Thompson.
.C0mB,issioaers-James A bram 8, of
Walnut, and Howard Barnaby of Bour-
bon.