Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25

After the second ballot l.. A. Shaffer
withdrew the name of Daniel Lesh; on
the third ballot the name of w, Marks
was withdrawn under the rules. On
the fourth ballot John Shannon, Esq,
having received majority of all the
votes cast, was declared nominated.
On motion, the nomination was made
unanimous.
Drs. JOS. Adams and r. s. Fisher
were then named for Coroner. A letter
of declination from DR.. Fisher was
read, when on motion of JAS. A. Nc
Claim, DR.. Jos. Adams of Milesburg,
was nominated by acclamation.
The Convention next proceeded to
the election of Chairman of the County
Committee. J. n. Casanova nomina
ted j. L. Spangler, OF Bellefonte. There
being no other nominations, on motion
of Geo. r. Barrett, Esq, the election
was made by y>acclamation. j. l.. Spang.
Ter was then called upon and delivered
brief and pointed speech, returning
thanks to the Convention, and pledg-
ing himself to n fEthfu discharge of
the duties that will devolve upon him.
Hon. Fred Kurtz and j. n. Cassano-
va, Esq, being nominated for delegates
to the next State Convention, on mo-
ton, they were elected by acclamation.
j. c. Harper, JAS. 4. McClain and C.
| II. Barrett, were elected Senatorial
Conferees, after which the committee
on resolut ions retired TO deliberate.
After consultation the committee,
through its chairman, Mr.. Bower, Of
fered the following resolutions:
RESOLUTIONS.
! The Democratic party ot Centre county, by
its delegates in convention assembled, re-
| solves,
lst. That we endorse the platform adopted by
| the Democratic State Convention MS 4 correct
exposition Of the principles aEdpurpoSes OF the
Democratic party of Pennsylvania.
| End. That in Daniel q. Barr the Democracy OF
| Pennsylvania have candidate for the import
ant office of State Treasurer entitled TO public
confidence and worthy of popular support. In
an eminent degree he emhOdicS the Jefferson
ian standard of honesty and capacity" and
the convention that placed him i'm nomination,
| will preserve the commonwealth from any re-
petition OF the systematic embezziements oi
! interest and other SpOliationS which marked
| the long and ScandalOuS career of the Republi-
can treasury ring"
| Sd That the finding Of the Electoral Commits
sion which deprived the choice OF the people OF
| his rightful seat rs Executive OF the nation, was
a blow Mt free. elective government which de-
| serves and should receive the just condenna-
tion OF all honest men, and common justice dc
mandS that Samuel j. Tilden should once again
receive the nomination of the Democratic par
| " for the Presidency in 1889.
| 4th. That we recognize in the Hon. William
| A. Wallace Il statesman of commanding ability
power and usefulness. As one of our repre-
| ScntatiVeS in the Senate of the United States we
most heartily commend him for his laboriouS
| research and able and exhaustive presentation
| ol tncts bearing upon correct principles OF con-
| Stitutional government; for his firm and un-
| wavering stand against the unc institutional
and destructive centrallzing tendencies OF the
| Republican party; and for his energetic and
fearless efforts TO expose and repel the wicked
attempts of the Republican leaders TO coerce
and override the popular viii by Federal
power, civil and military at the elections of the
| people.
5th. That VIC approve and endorse the gen.
eral course OF our Representatives ut Harris
burg, the Hon. Z. I. Alexander, in the Senate
and the Hon. j. Z. Gephart and W. A. Murray
in the House OF Representatives during the
late session of the State Legislature. In an at
moSphcre OF corruption, and amidst Migrants
to debauch the legislation of the State, no stain
of suspicion or reproach dishOnored one OF
them. Honest where many were venal, they
aEed the aud eftGepet Ge petinrft IN ftAsr dis
and deserve The high encomum sof "Well
| done, good and faithful servants"
9th. That we believe that at the general cleo
ton, held on November s. 1878, Hon. Andrew
q. Curtin received majority Of all the legal
| votes cast for the Office of Representative In
Congress flom the 10Th district Of Pennsylvania
and that lie was therefore duly electcd to the
| said Office. And we most heartily endorse his
| course IN cOnteSting the right OF his opponent
| 10 Il seat in the 10th Congress.
| 1th, That ~ the most efficient way OF dissenl-
| mating knowledge of Democratic principles,
and the best preparation for the Presidential
campaign OF 1880, we recommend the Increased
circulation OF Democratic newspapers.
| STU. That we recommend to the voters OF the
| county, the ticket this day nominated, as one In
al reSs ectS worthy OF their support.
On motion of Mr.. Bower they were
adopted by the convention.
The convention called on Senator
Alexander, who delivered one of his
most effective and pleasing addresses,
which was greeted with much applause.
On motion the convention then adj
| Snnrnad