Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-19

The announcement of the result by the
chairman greeted with applause at the
conclusion of which MIR. Poehlers nomination
was made unanimous on the motion of Hon.
VIM. Henry, of Scott.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
On motion of Col. Adams, the chairman was
authorized to appoint district commi, tee of
FIVE The names of the committee will be an
nounced through the GLOBE when made.
THE CANDIDATE.
On the motion of Mr.. Duffey, of Dakota, the
chair appointed Mr.. Duffey and Mr.. Fredericks,
of Goodhue, to wait upon Mr.. Poeh-
Ter, inform him of his nomination
and introduce him to the convention.
The committee had lust started upon the per-
Torrance fthis duty when Hon. Ara Barton APP
peared In the doorway arm in arm with Mr..
Poehler, and in his good hearty, ringing voice,
said; "Mr. chairman. and gen tlemen of the
convention, this is Mr.. Poehler'
The announcement was greeted with enthu-
siastic applause, during which Mr.. Poehler was
escorted to the platform, and being introduced,
briefly returned his thanks for the honor con-
ferred upon him.
He said in substance: Mr.. President and
Gentlemen thank you with all my heart for
the bestowal upon me of nomination for the
high position of representative in the national
Congress. l accept the nomination with graft
| tude, and promise to do my best to realize
your expectations. There is hard work before
us, but will do my best from now until the
| night OF the election to secure a ratification of
your choice at the polls. have lived in the
district more than quarter of a century-the
greater portion of my life. Minnesota
| is my home, her interests are nv
interests. and if elected l shall
use all honorable means to secure the recog nj
ton and advancement Of those interests. In
| national politics l am something of revolu-
zionist in the eyes Of our opponents, as be-
heve in revolutlonizing the present extrava-
giant and corrupt party out of power and sub
shutting in its stead an era of rigid accounta-
bility and economy. Thanking you again,
gentlemen, for your very Aattering testimonial,
and asking your hearty and earnest support in
the coming struggle, now bid you good day,
promising to you ALL if possible, before the
close of the campaign.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Poehler's remarks
there were loud calls for
BARTON, BARTON.
who, in response said the convention would
have to excuse him from a speech, as he desired
to make the train for home, and if he should
really start in there no telling when he
would stop. He was, however, free to say that
in the nomination of Mr.. Poehler, the conven
ton had made wise choice. He was conceited
enough to think he could make as good. if not
better. run than the nominee, but he was
glad he did not have to make the fight. He
could assure Mr.. Poehler that he would give hin
every assistance possible, and that his owr
county, Rice, would give him good VOTE
LIENAU.
Calls We're made for Hon. G. II. Lienau bu
that gentleman not lin the room, and thu
convention adjourned. In a conversation will
your reporter, MIR. Lienau expressed his entir
and asserted his determination to visit gooo
portion of the district in company with Mr.
Poehler before the close of the campaign.
PERSONAL.
MIR. Henry Poehler, the candidate, was bor
in Germany in 1884, and is therefore forty-fou
years of age. He came to this country when
l boy, and settled in Minnesota in 1876;
first locating in st. Paul. He remained her
about a year and a half, when he removed t
Henderson, his present home, where he engage
in general mercantile business, and fror
S which, by his strict attention to business, hor
orable and liberal dealing, he has built up
e large business and acquired a comfortable con
f potency. He has represented the people of h
:. county in the lower house of the legislator
e for three terms; viz 1857, 1858, and again i
Il 1885, and his Senatorial district for four year
e 1928 and 1867, discharging the duties d.
s volvng upon him with credit to himself an
It his constituency. While not ma
J, who would ever revolutionize the countr,
Ii from the stump or in debate in legislative hall
NC pOSstSSts du dCGlVe, well DdldlCCu
i. thorough knowledge of the needs of the Stat
IS industrious habits, and honesty of purpos
d Such candidate will do credit to the Secor
e. district aud Minnesota. if elected, as be can
e if the Democrats Of the district will only hear
a. lily second Mr.. Poehlers personal efforts
4 Railroad Election
,e New YORK, July 1S.-The following gentl
N men were elected directors of the Northern
~ Southern West Virginia railroad COMPANY t
a. a, day. John W. Strong, Detroit; Oliver
~ Wood, Willard Packard, Jr., New York; Nj
70 Dan d.. Camden, Clarksburg, West Virgini
{ Ben w. Barnes, Charleston, West Virgini
;, Vim. Montrose, Abram M. Gentry. Jam
- Weir, w. B. Hotchkiss, New York.
Of Movements of Ocean Steamships.
ct LONDON July l8.-The steamships Californ
~ and Donati, from New York, Peer of the Real
a. from Montreal and Baravian from Boston.
~ rived out.
b, e BALTIMORE, July 18.-Arrived steamsh
an Brarenshmig, from Bremen.
New YORK, July 18.-Arrived, the Bal
TX from Liverpool.
IT Base Balloonatics.
CINCINNATI, o., July l8.-Cincinnati 4, B
he tons /.
II. INp1ANApoL1s, Ind, July 18.-Indianapo
se nothing, Providence 8,
he Tool of the Pine Land Ring.
an st. Cloud Times
~ Washburn's nomination was secur
through the use of money and the infuel
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