The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1878-07-25
The Democratic Convention.

We were not able to attend the conven-
tion last Saturday, but friend kindly
furnished US a full account of the pro-
ceedings. We have not room for the full
account. The convention appeared to be
spiritless affair.
Levi DUNCAN called John L. Long to
the chair and Parker Smith was made
Secretary. There appeared to be con-
fict of jurisdiction between DUNCAN and
Long as to the running of the concern
A number of committees were appointed,
and DUNCAN was chairman of most of
them. In the afternoon Long began a
speech, thanking the convention, when
DUNCAN stopped him, and wanted the
committee on permanent organization to
report. Long said he knew what he was
about-he knew he was President of the
day, and he was going to return thanks.
DUNCAN again ordered him to stop, and
then he obeyed.
There was contest for the Office of
Sheriff, the candidates being Ezekiel
Jones. James Herbert, Ben. Trago and
SANDY" Leach. Jones won.
For Probate Judge there were Dung an,
John L. Long, James A. Aleshire and
Am. Scott. Aleshire made poor show,
Scott being ahead of him.
About dozen were named for Coroner,
but all declined. Finally D. H. Varian
was named, when DUNCAN said Varian
was not present. The chair said that was
fortunate as he would probably decline,
if present.
The following are the resolutions
adopted:
ResolUed, That we approve of and heart
lily indorse the Platform of principles de-
clared by the Democracy of Ohio, and
adopted at the Convention held at Co.
lumbus, June Goth, 1878.
Resolved, That we especially rejoice in
the fact, that on the chief question of i'm
portance now before the people of the U.
S., towit: The kind, quality and quanti-
ty of Money with which the country shall
hereafter be supplied, the Democracy
have improved upon the former, and
have advanced to the true doctrine on
the subject of money. That is to say =
That United States Treasury Notes. Gold
and Silver only, shall be the money Of
the country.
Resolued, That in view of the pressure
of the times the stringency in money
matters the Indebtedness of the country
and the people, the tax payers of jackson
County rightfully complain and demand
reform and reduction in the salaries
and fees of County and State officers.
ResozUed, That our Senator and Repre-
sentative in the Ohio Legislature, are
| hereby requested and instructed, to in
| troduce at an early day in the next ses-
sion, and press to its passage, bill for
the reduction Of the fees and salaries of
State and County officers, to such rates as
are reasonable and consistent with the
times, and the necessities of the people,
and that unless our Senator and Repre-
sentative fully carry out our require
ments in this respect, we will withhold
our suffrages from them in the future.
Several persons have inquired of us
who Philip Meldick is. He is the Demo
cratic candidate for County Commission
er He resides in Hamilton township.
He is German. Some Democrats think
his name is Meddle Dick. That is not it.
He has money. We told Democrat that
we had been acquainted with Mr. Mel
dick for 25 years. and that he knew how
to take care of his money. He said Mel
dick was ambitious, and they would
make him believe that if he would launch
out his money for campaign purposes, he
could be elected