The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-08-27


FIRST BALLOT.
r. NJ. Henderson, /
NJ. Russell Thayer, l
James A. Logan, 21
VIM. NJ. Hail. 13
B. L. Junkin, 4
Edward NJ. Paxson, 14f
VIM. Butler, 81
Edward NJ. Paxson was declared the
nominee amid applause mingled with Kisses.
On motion the convention proceeded to
ballot for a candidate for lieutenant COVER
nor. NJ. Hall Stanton James L. Graham,
j. c. Flenniken, A. G.. Olmsted, John NJ
Devine, Samuel Knoor, Henry NJ. Hoyt,
Jacob NJ. Campbell, James Sill and S. \.
Purvlance were nominated.
4 letter was read from Hon. James Sill,
of Erie Withdrawing his name as candi-
date for lieutenant governor.
The vote for liutenant governor resulted
as follows on the
FIRST BALLOT.
NJ. Hall Stanton, 4S
James l.. Graham, "A
J. G. Flenniken, 20
\. c. Olmstcd, 81
Samuel Knorr, II
Henry NJ. Hoyt, Il
Jacob NJ. Campbell, ~
S. \. Purviance, 10
The names Of S. A. Purviance and Henry
VI. Hoyt were Withdrawn. 1t was ordered
that on each succeeding BALLOT the candi-
date having the lowest number of votes
should be dropped.
SECOND BALLOT.
NJ. Hall Stanton, 80
James l.. Graham, 33
j. G. Flennikin, ~
4. c. OImsted, 102
Samcl knorr, II
j. NJ. Campbell, 80
THIRD BALLOT.
NJ. Hall Stanton. 30
James l.. Graham. 3S
A. q. Ohmsted. 155
Jacob VI. Campbell, n
Mr.. Olmstod was declared the nominee
for lieutenant governor.
General Allen was nominated for auditor
general by Col. Thompson.
Senator Cooper said there were three
popular names in this commonwealth
Smith, Brown and Jones. l nominate
Jones of SuSquehanna.
In seconding the nomination of Mr.
Jones Capt H. 7. Beardsly presented
resolution from the republicans of the vii
mot district. This resolution was read
after which the name of Mr. Jones was
Withdrawn at his own request by Mr.. d.
G.. Ainey.
Mr.. Schafcr, of Allegheny, was also
nominated.
Before and during the calling Of the roll
there was much disorder in the convention,
and one of the Allegheny delegates did
some big repeating for Schaffer. The
sergeant-at arms finally led him out of the
hall.
The ballot resulted: Allen, 1917 Jones,
49, Schaffcr, 20.
The nomination of Gen. Allen was made
unanimous
On motion of Thos n Cooper Gen
Robert B. Bcath was nominated for Secre-
tary of Internal Affairs by acclamation.
William NJ Allison offered the following
resolution (Which was received with many
boisterous evidences Of disapprobation) and
asked that it be referred to the committee
on resolutions:
ReSoIrcd, That this convention has undi-
minished confidence in the administration
of President Grant, and IN the eUen Of has
being a candidate for a third term, it is the
judgment of this convention that the peo-
pie of the Keystone state irrespective Of
party creedS will rally under his bannerin
1876, with the same enthusiasm that they
did in 'GS and ~.
Mr.. Cooper moved that it be consigned
to the tombs of the Capulets.
Russell Errett took the hint and buried
it deep in his pantaloons pocket.
There was another outburst of disorder,
when General Koontz remarked that there
was evidently too much lager i'll the aisle.
He described the scenes as disgraceful and
as attaching a stigma on the republican
party.
The sentiment was endorsed by a few
other sober delegates in the convention.
THE PLATFORM.
Russell Errett, chairman of the com
mittee on resolutions, offered series OF
resolutions, which were read, as follows
Resotccd-l That the steady and large
reduction of the state and national debts
since the republicans have had control OF
the state and national governments, and
the equally steady reduction iii taxation,
as wei as the high character for integrity
and efficiency of the state and national adj
ministrations, are the best possible evi-
dences that the commonwealth and the
country have been well governed, and that
the people have everything to hope and
nothing to fear from the continuance
of the republican party in power. The
democratic party, as it exists today, is the