The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-10-15
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ton, of the best men of the party. The
session was harmonious, and the ticket nom-
mated creditable to their Judgment.
The Convention was called to order at Q p
M. by Hon. N. w. Voorhees,, chairman of the
last Convention.
James ii. Walker of High Bridge, was
chosen chairman, and Messrs. P. F. Hoffman
and Chas. Schulhaus were appointed to con-
duct him to the chair. He expressed thanks
for the honor conferred, &C.
DR.. j. Hayhurst, of Lambertville was
elected Secretary.
The call of the Convention was read by the
Secretary.
Harry R. Barber, Stephen K. Large and
DR.. Creveling were appointed Committee on
Rules and Credentials.
A call of the townships was made and all
the townships were found represented
The Committee on Rules, through Mr. H.
R. Barber, reported the following which were
adopted
list. That the order of voting by the Con-
veDtion be, first for Senator second, for Sur
rogate.
I'd. That the townships be called for NOM
nations.
3D.. That majority of all the votes cast be
necessary to choice of candidates.
4. That after the Sd ballot the lowest can
ddate be dropped on each successive ballot
9th. That the rules usually governing par
liamentary bodies be adopted for the govern
ment of this Convention.
A call of the townships was made for nom-
In corG I =.
I'd and Sd Wards-named W. L.. Hoppock.-
East Amwell and Lebanon named David Van
Fleet. Readington, Raritan, Kingwood,
Bethlehem, Union, Clinton tsp. and Clinton
Boro', High Bridge and Tewksburg; named
Judge Sylvester II. Smith. West Amwell,
lin made no nominations.
At this point Judge Van Fleet withdrew
his name as candidate.
A ballot was had with the following result ::
For Hoppock- Lambertville--1st w. 1 I'd
W. 2; Sd W. West Amwell i East Am
well 81 total o.
For Smith---Deaware 4, Raritan z, Read
ington 5, KingwoOd 2, Frenchtown 2, Hol-
land g. Alexandria |, Bethlehem Q, Union /,
Clinton Boro 3, Clinton tsp. g. High Bridge
3, Lebanon 3, Tewksbury 2, Franklin 2--total
43.
On motion of c. A. Skillman, Esq, the
nomination was made unanimous.
Nominations for Surrogate were then call
ed for. The name of John j. Clark, of Rar-
itan, being the only one presented, on motion
of Asa Suydam, he was unanimously chosen
as the candidate for Surrogate.
@. A. Skillman and w. w. Breevort, were
appointed a committee to inform the candi-
dates Of their nomination, and to bring them
before the Convention. The committee re-
turned in few moments with Judge Smith
and introduced him to the Convention. Judge
Smith thanked the Convention and expressed
his purpose to work earnestly until the day of
election for the success of the ticket.
On motion of Judge Voorhees,, each town.
ship was directed to select member of the
County Executive Committee from each polling
district, and report to the Convention.
A recess of ten minutes was then taken to
allow the Legislative District Conventions to
meet.
On reassembling, the First Assembly Dis
trict reported that Richard b, Reading, of
Delaware, was their unanimous choice for
Assembly.
The Second District reported the nomina-
Bridge.
These nominations were ratified by the Con
vention.
The following County Executive Committee
was reported and unanimously appointed
Lambertville--1st Ward, VIM. b: Niece !;
I'd Ward, Chas. Schulhaus 3D. Ward, Edw.
II. Holcombc. EEF
West Amwell-W. F. Holcombe.
East Amwell-Simpsou S. Stout.
Delaware--South-R. B. Reading North,
Gideon Moore.
Raritan-EastAWm. G. Calls; West
Paul K. Hoffman.
dington-North--S. K Large South
John Cox.
Kingwood--Jas p Gary:
Frenchtown-Thos. Palmer
Holland-John White.
Alexandria-Isa V. Manning
i)6JHItueu-- w tcJ--l|it W. ~ NAC'CiifiH
East-John |. Eayres.
Union--W. w. Brevoort.
Clinton Tsp. r. Emery.
Clinton Boro' II. A. Young. ASA
High Bridge--Lewis II. Taylor.
Lebanon West-sJ. II. Num- East-Jos.
Bonnet.
Tewksbury-Peter T. Alpaugh.
Franklin-Wm. j. Case.
Delegate-at-large-N. w. Voorhees,, of
Clinton.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
Subsequently the County Executive Com
mittee met. N. w. Voorhees,, Esq, was Sc
lected as Chairman, and Chas. Schulhaus, as
Secretary.
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