National Republican., 1880-08-18
DEnoCRATIc DELIBERATIONS.
The Central Committee Preparing for the
RatIncation MeetlnR.

The Central Committee Preparing for the
Ratification Meeting.
The democratic central committee held its
regular meeting last night at lis headquar.
ters in Vernon row, William Dickson in the
chair, Lawrence Gardner secretary. The
committee on railroad transportation asked
for further time to mako its report. The
chair here stated incidentally that the Vir-
ginia Midland between Washington and Cor.
donsville will run special train at reduced
rates for the accommodation of people between
these points who desire to come ia to the Han.
cock ratification meeting The chair also
slated that an arrangement had been made
with the Columbia Democratic club by which
in the future that club would occupy the cen-
trsl committee rooms as u joint tenant, paying
half the expenses. The central committee
ratified the agreement.
The central committee then adjourned to
meet Immediately after a conference with the
finance committee, which was then organized
The oflicors OF the central committee were
continued us officers of tho conference moot.
ing.
The chair stated that the object Of the con-
ference was 10 consider the question Of funds
etc, about the ratification.
Captain Goddard Of the finance committee
said they had no regular report to mako. They
had had several meetings, at which number
of suggestions were made. Mono had been
acted upon except that one Of consulting with
tho central committee as to tho best method
of raising funds. There was no difficulty
about the matter. Plenty of money was ready
for the occasion.
DR.. Allen moved that tho finance committee
Of fifteen be discharged from further consider
alton Of the financial question, leaving tho old
finance committee appointed by tho central
committee to continue supervising the subject
of finance. Mr.. Moore raised tho point Of order
whether the central committee had the power
to discharge n committee appointed by the
representatives of the various clubs. Tho
chair held that that point had been considered
at the last meeting Of the representatives of
the various clubs and decided in the affrma.
tive. Captain Goddard opposed DR.. Aliens
motion on tho ground that the clubs had not re.
qucsted the discharge of their representatives
and that to do so would be an insult to them.
An animated discussion arose, participated
in by Dr. Allen, Mr.. Moore, Captain Goddard,
Judge Cassin, Mr.. Ball aud others.
The chair then entered into an explanation
Of the constitution of tho various organiza-
| lions having to do with this subject.
Mr.. Gardner said there was no doubt that
this committee had no right to discharge tho
| finance committee. There WAS no question of
| taxing tho club, because they were TO pay
| thoir own expenses and tho central committee
theirs lie therefore offered resolution that
| the finance committee of the central commit
teo be requested TO Iaise the necessary funds
| for the ratification meeting.
w. ii. Clagott made u humorous and old
| fashioned democratic speech, which excited the
enthusiasm OF the meetiug, lie moved that all
| the motions hitherto made on the subject be laid
on the table. This motion was not enter
| tanned and vote was taken on Mr.. Gardners
resolution, resulting in its passage, Judge
| Cassin moved u reconsideration Of the vote.
! Mr.. Yates moved that the meeting adjourn.
| .I,a - etr tup
usage, holding that it was desirable to obtain
a free and full Interchange Of views, as the
| meeting was ono Of consultation. The dis
cusson was finally quieted by the authOrita-
| tive announcement that the money was all
right-was in fact, substantially raised.
There being no further business before it tho
consultation meeting then adjourned. The
central committee then roasSembled. None
of the sub-commttoes mado official re-
ports. 1t was, however, announced
that the decorations to be obtained were OF o
very handsome character, the fireworks very
! gorgeous, and that the Marine band was on
gagged. The subcommttees were directed to
report on Friday night to the finance commit
tee, at that time giving detailed statement of
| the expenses to be incurred in each depart
ment. Tho committee on decorations was
authorized to procure an elaborate system OF
| lettering in gas jets for the front of the plat
form. The committee on platform was author
lied to erect platform at a cost OF not exceed
ing $ij. After the transaction OF some other
but merely routine business the committee ad-
journed until Friday night.
DoINGs OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRACY.
A meeting Of tho Young Mcus Hancock and
English club was held at Shea's hall last even
ing, Mr.. c. q. Carrihgton in the chair and Mr.
J. A. Rutherford secretary. Messrs. p. e.
Smith, l.. Filzhugh aud j. d, Burgess were
proposed and elected members of tho club
Shea's hall was selected as the regular meet.
ing place of tho club. A resolution was
read uppropriating $50 toward derraying the
expenses OF the ratification meeting the 26th
instant, but no action was taken, as tho treas,
urcr stated that the finances were not in a con.
dition to justify it. Mr.. Guy Thompson
moved that 100 torches be purchased at a ccst
not TO exceed Sl2 Carried. A general skir
mish for funds was then inaugurated and nu
merous resolutions looking to collections were
adopted. General B. r. Nicholson, who said h,
was from Indiana, aud had never voted thC
democratic ticket before was then introduced
. and made short address, in which he in
dulged in the usual vituperation Of the aver
age democrat against the republican nominees
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