The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-27
Convention Of Polk and
Mamafee COwmties.

Pursuant to an order from the Democratic
Executive Committees Of Manatee and Polk
counties for joint county convention for the
purpose of nominating candidate To represent
the 9Th Senatorial District in the coming Legis-
laiure, The various precincts having chosen dele
gates and quorum being in attendance, the
meeting was called TO order by Mr.. Benjamin F.
Blount, Secretary of,the Democratic Executive
Committee for Polk county
On motion, Judse James T. Wilson was called
10 the chair and Fred W. Warn to act as secretary,
temporarily.
committee, consisting of one delegate from
each precinct, on credentials was appointed, and
reported favorably on delegates and alternates.
The report was adopted and the committee dis
charged.
On motion, the precincts in Mana,ee county
not represented were 10 he counted out.
A committee on permanent organization and
resolutions, consisting of one delegate from each
precinct, was appointed; and, after their DELHI
erations, made their appearance with the follow
ing report and resolutions:
Your committee on permanent organization,
at the conclusion of their labors, respectfully
Chairman, and DR.. c. L. Mitchell, of Polk, for
Secretary.
RESOLUTIONS.
We the delegates of the Democratic party of
the 9th Senatorial District of Florida, in conven-
ton assembled, recognize and acknowledge the
principles enunciated and announced by the ma
tlonal Democratic party, and enter on The duties
of the political campaign of 1880 with undated
faith and undimmed hope In the ultimate triumph
of the Constitution and the liberties and rights of
the people of these United States, administered
equally 10 all sections Of the Union and sctereGs
from time to time, by virtue OF the usages and
traditions of our great Democratic brotherhood
throughout this great country, we renew our
vows and political pledges; we hereby devote
our best efforts and energies in assisting in the
great political reform which certain victory for
the Democratic party of the nation and the state
will inaugurate in November of 1850.
ResolOed That the present political outlook is
fraught with The brightest promise, and that all
true patriots, lovers of liberty and country have
great cause to rejoice and 10 feel the widest en-
thusiasm at the suspicious circumstances which
cluster around the events OF the campaign in
which We are Just entering
Rcsogced, That as part of the great Democratic
party we hail with delight and confidence the
wisdom Of the convention recently assembled at
Cincinnati in choosing for our great standard
bearer the military chief and pure statesman,
Winfield Scott Hancock, who stands before the
country without spot or blemish, and who, in
these days of political corruption and infidelity
stands out in bold relief in comparison with the
choice Of the Republican party for the same high
and exalted pOsition-President of the United
States; and that we cOnscentiously believe that
as Washington was the Father Of his Country +"
to the people of the Revolution of 1776, 80 is
Winfield Scott Hancock singularly chosen 10
wear his mantle, and to be the political savior Of
the Constitution and the liberties of the people
in the present era OF 1880 and that n the second
choice Of William Fl. English of Indiana, we
recognize statesman of rare ability, ripe expe-
Renee, profound judgment, purity Of character
and In every way worthy of the high and meri
torious honor conferred upon him by the Demo-
cratic party Of the nation.
RcsOtped That We Enthusiastically ratify and
endorse the nomination of Bloxham and Bethel
for the highest position in the gift of the people
of Florida Governor and Lieutenant Governor,
and that the unbounded enthusiasm manifested
throughout every portion of the State, and the
unmistakable endorsement of their nomination
by the Democratic party, and very many Repub-
licans point with assured certainty to their cleo
tion by an overwhelming majority in the COM
Ing election but while We see our political op-
ponents divided and discounted, dispersed and
deficient In unity and leadership, let rs not be
deluded into false estimate of their strength
and numbers, but let us put on the whole polit-
ical armour for the coming battle, and each and
every Democrat determine from this time forth
to leave no stone unturned to bring about q
grand and glorious victory for these gallant
sons of the Land Of Flowers, whose election is
an assurance of prosperity, progress and improve
ment 10 the material welfare of our much loved
State.
Resolued, That the nomination of the Hon. r.
II. n. Davidson meets with our cordial support,
and that the people of South Florida by their
ballots In November next win show to the world
that they know how 10 appreciate blood and
race; that the overwhelming defeat of his col
ored opponent will be a rebuke merited and de-
served to number Of our people who are I'M
worry the traditions and lineage Of the Cauca-
sian race.
Resolved, That for the guidance of our party
In this Senatorial District we adopt the platform
and principles laid down and adopted by the
Democratic party of the State
Resosued. That In the proceedings of the pres
ent Convention we recommend the adoption of
the twC-thirds rule
Resolved, That we recommend to the Senator
to be elected from this district, legislation tend
ing to change OF modification of the the exist
ing laws, touching the taxation of orange trees,
and the authority vested In the County Com
misioners, changing the valuation Of general
properly afler the valuation Of the same has
ReDtued, That we approve Of what Is known
as The Local Option Law" fully believing that
such legislation tends to the elevation OF our
people and the Improvement OF their morals
Amer recess the meeting was called 10 order
by Judge Wilson, and committee appointed to
escort Mr.. Graham to the chair after q few re-
marks Of the new Chairman, nominations being
in order, at the close Of the second ballot Rev.
A. A. Robinson of Manatee having received q
two-thlrd vote, and upon motion was unani-
mously nominated to represent the 9Th 6ena-
toriAl District
) On motion committee of three was appointed
TO notify Mr.. Robinson Of his nomination and
urge his acceptance.
On melton resolution was passed that the
proceedings of this convention be sent 10 the
FI0HmIAN and Sunldnd Tribune for publication.
No other business being before the convention,
upon motion II was adjourned. s.;.lst
G. Il. MrrcHRLI. Secretary. f'f'l7as