Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-09-02
Representative Conven,ion.

The Republican Representative con.
vention, for the district comprising the
counties of Cheboygan, Mackinaw, Chip
pewa and Schoolcraft, met at the court
house, in the village of Mackinac, August
2Sth. at 2 o'clock P. NJ, and was called to
order by w. Chandler; who stated the
object of the convention.
The convention was organized by elect
ing Geo. G. Ketchum, of Mackiuaw,
Chairman, and Geo. w. Bell, of Chebov-
gan, Secretary.
Benoni Lachance, Gco. Kemp and r.
Patterson were appointed a committee
on credentials.
The committee Oh credentials reported
the delegates entitled to seat as follows :
Cheboygan-R. Patterson. Geo. w
Bell. w. Chandler, G.. r.. Spear. F. w.
Newell and p. M. Lathrop.
Northumberland Laclance and Geo.
C. Ketchum, and that Albert B. Madison
had been elected one of tile DELEGATES.
but since his election had died.
Cllippewa--Geo. Kemp.
observation-disclosures.
On motion. the Chair appointed Geo.
w. Bell. Benoni Lachance and r.. Patter-
son Il committee to present resolutions
expressive of the sentiments of the con-
vcnton on occasion Of the death of Mr..
Madison.
"a resolution was then passed .Arnpow-
ering the delegates from the counties of
Mackinaw and Chippewa to cast the en-
tire vote that their respective coun-
ties were entitled to, in all matters that
might come before the convention.
Voted to proceed to the nomination of
a candidate for the State Legislature.
Mr.. Bell nominated Watts S. Hum
phrey, Esq, of Cheboygan. Mr.. La
chance seconded the nomination..
Upon whose motion, Mr.. Humphrey
was, by acclamation, unanimously NOM
mated.
Messrs. Patterson, Lathrop and Spear
were appointed IA committee to wait on
Mr.. Humphrey and inform him of his
nomination.
Mr.. Humphrey was then introduced,
and in a brief speech rendered his thanks
to the convention, and accepted the nom
inalion.
The Chair appointed Geo. Bell, of
Benoni Lachance, of Mack
iaaw, Geo. Kemp, of Chippewa. and
Major Pickards, of Schoolcraft, District
committee.
1t WAS voted that the committee ap-
pointed to present resolutions upon the
death of Mr.. Madison prepare the same
at their convenience, and have them pub
ished rs part of these proceedings.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
Your committee appointed to present
expressive OF the sentiments
OF this convention, on the OCCASION of the
death Of Albert b. Madison. who, after
his election as delegate to this conveh-
ton, was suddenly, with scarcely mo-
ment's warning, summoned from his Id
bors here OH earth into the presence OF
Him, whose ways are inscrutable, but
who doeth all things well, would respect
fully report as follows:
Albert Billings Madison was born June
10th, 1893, in the state of New York. He
came to Mackinac with his parents when
ruita a vo,pr ,no, x,boro In ,,,o,lo ~
home until the time of his decease,
August Goth. 1876.
When our country's flag was asSailed-
when strong arms and willing hearts
we're required for. the preservation OF
our glorious institutions, Mr.. Madison |
vas among the first to lend his aid in de-
e lse of those principles entrusted TO our
keeping. Enlisting in May, 1861. he
erved his country until he was discharged |
n consequence Of disabilities, in Noven-
Der 1868. September 18th, 1864, he was
united ia marriage to a daughter of |
Michael Dousman, Esq, since which time
he has been engaged in mercantile bnsi-
ness in Mackinac, where, through his i'm
esrity and by close application to his
business. he had at the time of his de-
,ease built up large and lucrative trade. |
Genial, noble ana generous in all his /
citations of domestic and social life, few |
nave left this scene of action more re-
'pected or lamented.
Having strong confidence i'm the |
principles OF the Republican party, he
vas ever ready 10 champion its cause.
We would therefore recommend the
resolutions:
RcsolUed. That i'm the death of Albert B. |
Madison, the Republicans of this section |
If the state lose an earnest and warm
the community i'm which he
ived noble, generous anil hOspitabl
leighbor, and a true and upright citizen.
md lis family kind and aflectionate
husband and father.
RcSoiUed. That the members of this
extend their sympathes for
lis loss to the b. reaved family and to his
arge circle of friends.
Rcs0tped, That copy of these resolu-
ions be transmitted to the family OF the
deceased.
.rstsf GEO. w. BELL.
X. PATTERSON.
BENONI LACHANCE.
GEO w. BELL, Sec'y.
Thereupon the convention adjourned.
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