Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
state Republican Convention.
JUMP AND LoFLAND NOMINATED.
GEORGETOWN, DEL, July 2S, 1874

arrived from Wilmington, conveying the dele
yates from the various Hundreds and a large
crowd of other Republicans Three bands of
music lone colored) accompanied the excursion,
and at the rear OF the train was cannon, rig
ged on a fiat car which fired salutes at the
various stations.
On arriving here the excursionists, headed by
the Rockdale Band, marched into the town,
where they found large concOurse of people,
from various parts OF Sussex, waiting to re-
ceve them The streets were soon thronged
by one of the largest gatherings ever assembled
in the town.
The Convention was called to order by H. F.
Pickles, ESQ.,, Chairman of the State Central
Committee, at $50, P. NJ, who remarked that
two years ago the Republicans held their con-
vention here, under most unfaVorable auspices,
with chances against them, yet Maj. Lohand
was elected triumphanty, and what was done
then could be bone again. He discouraged all
sectional feeling or divisions in county lines,
and hoped all would 20 in for harmony in the
convention and success at the polls.
John d. Rodney, of Sussex, was nominated
as temporary chairman, and Robt. z. Fraim,
of New Castle, was appointed temporary Sec
retary.
On motion Of Mr. Massey committee of
eleven was ordered on organization.
| On motion OF Levi q. Bird a committe of | |
Castle and each from Kent and Sussex.
A similar committee was also appointed on
credentials These committees were cOnstitu
ted as follows:
On Credentials-New Castle-R. G. Fraim,
VIM. Silver, q. Febiger, b. Booth, Daniel
! Hamilton.
Kent-B. Watson, L. johnson, VIM. p.
Seward.
Sussex-Samuel Lacy, A. Short, J. R.
Richards.
On Resolutions-New Castle-L. G. Bird
/. +. Biddle, Il. K. Hood, j. Pilling, j. 5.
Kent--W. c. Davidson, R. II. Cummins,
Sussex-A. Curry, N H. Brown, w. W.
On Organization-New Castle-C. II. Gala
CHER, H. f. Pickles, J. G. Clark, p. Chandler,
j. Dillahay.
Kent-D. P. Banner, C. Boggs, Joseph S.
Truit:.
Sussex-W. P. Orr, Daniel Burton, John
! +. Richards.
On motion recess of one hour was taken
for the various committees to make up thelI
reports. The Convention convened again at
at four o'clock when the committee on creden
tialS reported, and their report was adopted.
Every delegation, tIOII every election district
in the State, was found to be fully represented
Several of the delegates were colored.
Committee on permanent organization re-
ported the following officers, viz President
John g. Baker, of Wilmington; Vice Presi
dents, r. q. Smith, New Castle Robert II
CummiAs, Kent; VIM. z. Orr, Sussex. Sec
retarys, h. C. Fraim, New Castle DIR. w. C
Davidson, Kent A. Pepper, Sussex.
The Committee on Resolutions reported as
follows, through their chairman, l.. q. Bird
The Republican Party OF Delaware in Stat
Convention assembled, congratulate the people
of this State upon the assuring prospects which
the coming canvass presents of rellet from mis-
, management, abuses and extravaganza whicI
the Democratic party for years pas have en-
, tailed upon u.s. AMI of obtaining such practca
and important reforms and such wise, judiciOu
economy as the spirit of the times aud tn
present necessities of our people demand i
the governmental policy of our State, do
ReSOlUe That We reiterate and reathrm ou
adhearance to the principles Of the Republics
e Party of this State as heretofore officially ar
r nOunced and our confidence in it as the Onll
| party that will give US retrenchment and IT
9 form.
ResoIUed, That we regard Representation o
r the basis of Population, coupled with dis
Y trict system, as a cardinal principle OF Repub
f lican Government and that We are IN favor G
, adopting such measures as will speedily an
l
[ this principle to the Legislative department {
Y our State government, to remedy the unju'
|, and unequal provisions of our present system
n ReSOIUetl, That as means OF securing tn
q reforms that are so much needed In the Organ
l. aw of this State and of keeping pace with tt
= enlightened progress of the age and with Ou
e sister States, Constitutional Convention
e imperativey demanded, and we hereby 1eclar
e our intention, If invested with power, to pre-
vide for the early organization of such Coz
. ventlOn.
o ResoIred, That the laws of this State ALLOW
T; ing wages of labor to be attached for debt ar
u oppressive upon those whose sustenance
u dependant upon the fruit of their daily to
u and we are in favor of their repeal, and that
u harmony with the liberal policy of other Stat
Is we are further in. favor Of exem pting froI
u u execution a reasonable portion OF the proper
u u of debtor, not only as affording relief to b
, family, but as better securing creditors al
l. tending to elevate all clauses of our common ci
. zenship.
T. Resolued, That we are in favor of repealir
" the laws passed by Democratic leglslatu
10 which lay heavy burdens of taxation upon o.
l9 people in compelling them to pay taxes upt
-. productive labor, mortgages, aud upon the
~ ~ savings and homes, acquired through the col
a. mendable medium of building and loan ass
a. Citations.
al Res0tUed, That we regard the law passed
Smu ~ the last Democratic Legislature in reference
=, the duties of assessors and collectors as ba
y attempt to disiranchise that class of our vote
~ and citizen who are not owners of real esta
9 ia order to accomplish party purposes, and
" ~ measure which, unless prevented by Il
y, vigilance of good citizens, will cheat the cOu
nc ties out of their taxes and the people out
u, their votes, and further, as an unjust d
tn or elimination against the poor classes by givi
'1s ~. unjust influence to property alone.
SSe' ReSOlUed, That we recognize in our al
~, Representative in Congress, Hon. James
ne ne Lofand, faithful public servant, whose att,
ns ton to the wants and interests Of our peop
~, ;.I and whose constant and unassuming peri
III III nance of his duties deserve our unqualf
* commentator.
10 10 Resolvcd, That the proper measures
,I9 nI1 taxation is the sum necessary to the eco
oi;Hi 'n;i mical administration of the governmer
tad taa that this principle has been grossly violated
@ Ieu the Democratic party of this State that un
,To nos its administration the public burdens have