Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-08-19
nennaeraria CanventIen.

The Convention being now ready for
business, proceeded at once to the nomina-
ton Of candidates; the first in order being
that of Representative, Col. J. NJ Huston,
of Jefferson township. was presented.
Chas. A. Palmer. Esq, candidate for
the nomination himself, Immediately took
the floor, and in happy. well-timed and
animated speech. said he would not be
candidate against Col. Huston, as he had
previously pledged himself, voluntarily,
to that effect. Thanking his friends, who
he knew would vote for his nomination, he
extolled the virtues, patriotism, lofty prin-
ciples and fitness Of Col Huston; seconed
the nomination aud hoped it wo uld be
made unanimous, and by accIamation.
This was promptly aud enthusiastically
done
a committee of three was appointed to
wait upon the Colonel, apprise him of his
nomination and bring him before the Con-
vention.
When Col. Huston made his appearance
in charge of the committee, he was greeted
with several hearty rounds of applause.
In a few able and elegant remarks the
Chairman introduced Col. Huston to the
Convention, who, in returning thanks, an
nounced his political faith by expressing
himself in perfect accord with our Demo
cratic State platform of the 18th of June.
He believed, if the principles Of our Con-
stitution were carried cut and faithfully
observed. our free institutions would be
perpetuated and our liberties preserved.
For Probate Judge, the names Of F. l..
Smith, of Madison township, and M. Bar
clay, Of Union, which were placed in nom-
! ination On the first ballot N. Barclay
was elected by a vote of 80 to %.
For Auditor, the names of Richard Hu-
kill, of Wayne township; w. E. Bordon
of Green; j. n. Clark, of Madison, and T
J. Lindsey, of Union, were presented. ].
n. Clark and T. J. Lindsey declined. The
name of w. E. Borden was Withdrawn
and Richard Hukill was declared the nomi-
nee by acclamation.
At the close OF the work of the Conyen-
ton Chas. A. Farmer, Esq, said he had au
thority to present the resignation of Mr.
Hukill, which, on motion, was accepted
F. L. Smith, of Madison, nominated by ac-
clamation.
For Clerk of the Court, A G. Binnegar,
Of Perry township. was nomin ltel by &C.
clamation.
For Treasurer. A. S. Thomson. Of Ma
rion, was nominated by acclamation.
For Commissioner, the names OF E. L
Ford, of Jasper township; Evans James
of Wayne; Henry Fulton, of Madison, an
Robert Waters, Of Madison, were placed
in nomination. The names of Henry Full
ton and Robert Waters were withdrawn
The first ballot stood, Evens James, 4s
E. L. Ford, ID. The nomination of Mr.
James was made unanimous.
For Infrmary Director, the names OF
Milton Sewers, of Concord and James N.
Noble, Of Madison, were presented. On
the first ballot Mr.. Noble was nominated
by vote of 4O1S to 17115.
For Prosecuting Attorney, j. B. KOontz
of Union township, was nominated by &C
clamation.
For Recorder, r. j. Treman. Of Union
township, was nominated by acctamation
David Vance, of Union township, Offered
the following, which was adopted:
Resolved, That a committee of one be
appointed from each township ON the
County Advisory Committee, and that five
Democrats, residents of Washington, be
appointed to act as the Democratic Cen
trai Committee of Fayctte county for tbs
ensuing year.
Each township announced the name o
one member, all of whom form the Coun
ty Advisory Committee:
Milton Sewers, of Concord; G. A. Need
Ter, of Green; Reuben Rankin, of Jasper
Isaac Glaze, of Jefferson; VIM. Flu lton, G
Madison; Jackson POpejOy, of Marion
David Yates. of Paint; G. W. Binnegar, r,
l Perry; Jacob Dahl, of Union; st ephe
| Garringer, of Wayne.
The Chair announced the names of til
following as having been selected as th
n Democratic Central Committee of Fayett
), county for the ensuing year: Jacob Dab
n c. A. Palmer. John Mccoy, D. w. Callinal
M. Draper
On motion, the election Of Delegates t
the Senatorial Convention was left to tn
:. Advisory and Central Committees.
o. Z. Cunning, Esq, Chairman of Il
District Central Committee, desired th
attendance Of the members of these tw
It Committees Immediately after the Con
h vention, as he had business of importanc
to communicate.
Tee work of the Convention beir
d transacted it adjourned in good spirits an
n with high hopes of success.
a. The Advisory and County Central Con
mittees then held a meeting for organizt
y ton, which was effected by the electiC
e. of Jacob Dahl, chairman, and D. w. Ca
t. linan, Secretary.
An adjournment was had until Satr
day, August 28th, at O'Clock, in the
SO fee of G. A. Palmer, Esq, where a
'e, when full attendance is expected.