Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-14
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A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held last night, at Eureka Hall, for the
purpose Of forming a Democratic cam
paisn club. The room was Inadequate
TO hold all who sought admittance. the
bar-room and hall in front being also
crowded with people. S. b. Wyman,
Chairman of the County Central Com
mittee, called the meeting to order,
and the club was organized Ivy the
election of the following officers:
President, Thomas Laspeyre; Vice
Presidents, JIG. Lockwood, Dan. Nor
gan, and n. Chandler; Secretary,
Chas. IL. La Force; Assistant Secre-
tary, Theodore Smell.
The nomination of Dan. Morgan as
Vice President caused some commo
ton, it being understood that he had
been identified with the Independent
movement. The matter was bappilv
adjusted by MI. Morgan, who stated
that "he was home once more, and
pledged his word that he would never
wander again."
The Chair announced that the or
ganization was now completed, and
stated that any motion would be in
order.
On motion of s. Il. Wyman, the
name of the Eureka Democratic Club
was adopted as the na:,e of the club,
and an invitation extended to all in
sympathy with the wen to sign
the roll, subject to the following con-
ditions: That each signer would in
dorse the platform of the Democratic
party of the State of Nevada, and also
sust hin that of Eureka county. A
large number awaited themselves of
the opportunity TO become members
of the club, after which Hon. A. NJ.
Hillhouse, candidate for Supreme
Judge, was called upon to address the
meeting. On the S~entleman's name
being mentioned, he was greeted by
quite an ovation and his remarks fire.
qaently interrupted by bursts of pro-
longed applause. His remarks were
short but pointed. He declared his in
tention of visiting the western portion
of the State, and there lend his aid
each day and hour to the ultimate sue
cess of the Democracy.
George w. Baker, District Attorney,
followed in a short speech, announcing
his fealty to the grand old Democratic
party, and with his feeble efforts wOul
do his utmost to gain Il victory; would
be III earnest and active worker in the
ranks of the party as long as he exist
ed and at all times ready to do any
thing IN his power TO promote its ill.,
tere>t. lie p~ronunccd Il glowing eulo-
GUM, cOuched i'll WcIdS of warme>t
praise, i'll reference tothe candidates for
States offices and felt assured of the
success of the entire ticket. His re-
marks in reference to Bradley, Hill
house and Ellis were greeted with
great applause.
George W. Merrill. candidate for
District Attorney, next addressed the
meeting at sonle length, and paid Il
glowing tribute 10 the Democratic Con
gre>sional standard bearer, Colonel n.
{. Ellis, IN Il whitening rcproach To
those whom he designated as the
Home Guards, who We're so bitter in
denounciug him for the eSpou>al Of
cause his teachings prompted him to
he right.
Dr.. A. G. Bishop was called upon,
and upon taking the platform said that
although he had never votcd Il Demo-
cratic ticket in his life. he WAS to-day
greatly interested in the success of the
ticket of that panty during the present
campaign, and did not believe that the
supporters of the Democracy could be
iousht up by designing men. As for
himself he would support the m%ajori-
~ of the nominations made by the
party, and earnestly hoped To See the
Democracy sweep tie STATE.
Il. NJ. Beatty, candidate for Justice
of the Peace, WaS the last speaker, at
the close OF whose remarks the meet
ing adjourned, subject to lbe call Of the
President.