Arizona citizen., 1874-10-17
Proceedings of the Peoples COnven- tion, held in Tucson, Oct. 3, 1874.

INN MOTION MIR. ESTEVAN OCHOI IO was chosen temporary chairman ant s. H. Drachman temporary secretary. Or motion the Chair appointed a committee to examine credentials. This committed reported the following named gentlemen as entitled to seats as delegates in tho convention, viz;
 | s. R, DeLong, s. H. Drachman, P. Hol lands Lewis DePuy, Peter Van Heron, P. Will, Frank Griffin, N. B. Apple, w. | Zeckendorf, Thomas McWilliams, Jesus Pacheco, John Bartlett, Goldberg, T. Gardner, D. A, Bennett, John Montgom- cry, Leonardo Apodaca, Jesus Ma. Elias and Alfonso Hickman. On motion MT. Ochoa was chosen chairman and MT. Drachman secretary of the convention. A committee appointed by the chair to draft a platform reported the following, which was adopted;
 Resolved, By the People of Pima Coun- ty in convention assembled,
 First. That we recommend the strictest administration of our laws, and especial ly the most economical imposition, col lection, and disbursement of all taxes, that the public service may be improved in all its branches and the public burthens be alleviated to the utmost. Second. That we take pleasure in com mending as worthy of all praise, the ser vices of our brave commander, Brig. Gen. Geo. Crook and the gallant men under his orders, in quelling and quieting the sava- ges as he has done, with the least possible sacrifice of men and material. Third. That we recommend as worthy the most liberal encouragement, in their several avocatiCns, the farmers, miners and stock-producers of our whole Terri tory.
 Fourth. That we are in favor that ell offices within the control of the Legish- ture shall be made elective by the people. Fifth. That we endorse as our Delegate to Congress, our fellow citizen, Hiram s. Stevens, and we cordially commend him to the confidence and support of our fel- low citizens.
 The Chair announcing that nominations were in order, the following named ticket was placed in nomination and unanimous yadopted by the convention:
 For the Council,
 VIM. ZECKENDORF,
 s. R. DELONG,
 P. R. BRADY.
 For the Assembly,
 FRANK GRIFFIN,
 JOHN MONTGOMERY,
 ALFONSO HICKMAN,
 s. H. DRACHMAN,
 GEORGE H. STEVENS,
 JESUS MA. ELIAS.
 For Supervisors,
 s. R. BELONG.
 E. N. FISH,
 JUAN ELIAS.
 For Sheriff,
 WILLIAM s. OURY.
 For Treasurer,
 R. N. .LEATHERWOOD.
 For District Attorney,
 BRIGGS GOODRICH.
 For Recorder,
 s. W. CARPENTER.
 For Public Administrator,
 H. B. SMITH.
 For Coroners,
 SOLOMON WARNER,
 JOSEPH GOLDTREE.
 For School Trustees,
 ESTEVAN OCHOA,
 CHARLES T. ETCHELL,
 THEODORE WELISCH.
 Justices of the Peace,
 CHARLES H. MEYERS,
 JOSEPH NEUGASS, MARIANO SAMANIEGO.
 For Constables,
 PEDRO BURRUEL,
 c. RODRIGUES. On motion. Wm. Zeckendorf, Jesus Pa checo and D. A. Bennett, were empower ed by the convention to fill all vacancies that may occur before the election, in the | above ticket. On ROtion the convention adjourned sine die.
 E. OCHOA, Chairman. s. H. DRAOHMAN, Sec'y. It'd
 DRUG STORE. HAVING ENLARGED AND REFITT- IL ed my salesroom, nd increased my ;tOck of
 DRUGS AND MEDICINES, would respectfully invite the public to | all and examine my goods and prices, at THE SIGN OF THE MORTAR, )n Congress street, at my old stand.