Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
wye SENATORS.
VhiteClay Creek Hundred


WhiteClay Creek Hundred-James II. Ray. &
Appoquinimink {" Henry Davis.
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS.
Mill Creek Hundred-Geo McDill
White Clay Creek Hundred-W. l.. Weir
Red Lion Hundred-W. r.. Bright.
st. Georges Hundred-Wm. Polk
y. Appoquinimink Hundred-J. G. Wilson and
Saml. Roberts.
The rules which had been prepared for the
government of tho party for the ensuing two
years were then reported. During the reading
great excitement prevailed, and it WAS quite evi-
dent that large majority Of those present were
opposed to them. At the close, Sam. Townsend
was upon his feet in a moment and denounced
them in terms unusually emphatic even for him,
and at the conclusion Of his remarks Mr..
O'Byrno made motion which was quickly Sec
onded that the rules be laid on the table. This
was productive Of still greater excitement and
confusion. -...I.# .u. I..i.
Every one seemed determined to be heard at
once and the chairman had utterly lost all con-
I Mr.. Nathaniel Williams finally succeeded in
making himself heard and informed the meet
ing that they had no option in the matter that
it was the business Of the delegates to the Con-
vention, and not Of the general meeting. to
make and pass the rules. This only added fuel
to the flame, and for q moment every man in
the room was Oh his feet yelling and screaming.
sam. Townsend finally was recognized by the
chair and denounced the rules as "a damnable
attempt to choke down an honest expression OF
Democratic feeling in their nomination elee-
tions.' .s. .n. s.
John OByme was called upon to give his rea-
SONS for his opposition to the rules, which he
did in brief address, and called upon the meet
ing to assume the right to vote them down. 4
The meeting was finally convinced that moth
ing could be done, and the following resolutions
being read they were adopted, and the meeting
adjourned: - a-'-'-7.'
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The first re-aiiirms the State platform. The
second endorses Cochran and Williams. The
eighth refers to the State administration as
credtabe and prosperous, whom compared with
the Republican Southern States and the city of
Wilmington The Sd, 4th, 9Th, 9th, and 7th, in
full, are as follows -. .sEI4
3. That the Democratic party Of our State in
the selection Of such reputable candidates has
proven itself to be the true exponent of that de-
cent public opinion which seeks to repress and
bring to an end the aagrant and widespread Of
fcial corruption and incompetency OF the times
and that in the nomination of New Castle
County candidate for Governor, our party has al
30 proven itself faithful to the just rights and
claims OF our county, while the recreant Repub-
lican party has been faithless to our people and
false to all its vaunted pledges and platform pro-
fessons.
4. That the representation Of New Castle
County, in both branches Of our State Legisa-
ture is unjustly apportioned and should be in
creased ; and that our candidates for the next
General Assembly are hereby instructed to make
every effort and use every honorable means at
its next session to accomplish this just and de-
sirabie end.
s.. That We deeply sympathizo with tho over
burdened taxpayer and workingman, and do
mand that in both State and National legislation
such action as will speedily relieve capital and
labor from all unjust, unnecessary and oppres-
siye burdens and exactions. n-
G.. That we warmly approve Of the progress
made by our last General Assembly in amending
our State Constitution, and our revenue attach
ment, and exemption laws, thereby exempting
one half Of the Workmen's wages from attach
ment and all the wages Of his wife and minor
children ; and increasing the amount exempt
ed from execution from 800 to about $500; and
greatly reducing our taxes and those other bur-
dens Of government which press hardly upon the
capital. labor, and necessities OF tho people.
Z. That we heartily favor tho total repeal Of
all laws for the attachment of wages, and all
such further Legislative srd constitutional re-
forms as the exigenoias Of the times and the
Just claims and real welfare of all classes Of the
people of all sections of our State may require.