The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-10

mliy ratly and endofse the platform adopted n
the National Democratic Ccnyenfion held A.
Cincinnati, and the State Ccnyention held a
Gainesville; and the nomination Of 0eneraI
Winfield Scott Hancock, for President, and ~
Hon. William II. Enellsh, Tor Vice-Preslds1s
Democrats and supporters Of law and orde-
true and tried, and upon al occasions havs
proved themselves equal 10 every duty imposed
upon thems and from demonstrations plainly in.
dicated, throughout our national domain. elo-
rious victory Is certain 10 November next and
an entire suppression Of fraud, deception COZ.
ruptiOn and stealing by dishonest govern "a
cials after the 4th Of March next. ''''
Resosced, That the nomination a, Tho NJ.
William d. Bloxham for Governor and or ~,
L. W. Bethel for Lieutenant Governor mec,s
our most cordial appreciation. knowing them to
be truely competent, honest and faithful Ne
cannet eutfust our State affairs IL hetser hs,,s
to ensure continuance Of all necese.rv 800, :.
FORMS and the advancement Of The nuhlic H..
est generally, and we cordially invite me vcss..
Of all parties and Of all sections OF our Hsats ~
unite With Us in securing their election.
Resosncd. That II 10 impossible TO and language
adequate to express our joy at having again a.
our standard. bearer for Congress that noble and
gallant old veteran, General Jesse j. Finley. The
soldier, statesman and scholar q true gentla
man, frm and tried friend, whose only aim IA
to discharge honestly, faithfully promptly
every duty incumbent upon him, and for whom
every voter in the Second Congressional District,
VINO consults his own interest, or the future
interest and prosperity Of the State should
cheerfully cast his vote
Resotced, That his Excellency, George p. Drew.
has conducted his administration with fine exec.
utive ability, free, fair and Just in carrying out
the various items Of reform. conducive to The
most vital interest Of the State, we therefore
take great pleasure in endorsing bis admidistra.
ton.
ResOired, That we believe the maintenance OF
strict organization Of The Democrats COnser-
vative party TO be essentially necessary TO per-
petuate the reform interest Of the State to fully
develop the resources thereof to increase the tide
Of immigration thereto, and the general prosper
iy OF all classes OF our citizens; we, therefore,
pledge ourselves TO suppress all personal feeling,
all individual aspirations, all local pFejndicez all
resentmenis and aisappoiniments, and 70 support
fully and enthusiastically all the Democratic
nominees. OF the National, State and County
Conventions, and 70 use all iaudable efforts 10
secure their election on the End day Of Noyern-
Der next
Resolped, That in the selection of candidates To
represent Us in the Legislature, we hereby adopt
the two-ihirds rule. which were read and adopted.
Colonel w. S. Handy offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resoloed, That the resolution relative 10 the
election OF county officers being held at the Gen.
erai State Election, adopted by the Gainesville
Convention, We adopt and endorse.
Mr. McAlpiD moved that each delegate be al
lowed five minutes speech in making = nomina-
ton, and no longer time unless by permission of
the convention, which was agreed to-
Mr.. Andrew ]. McLend moved that The con
vention proceed to select by ballot two candi-
dates TO represent as in the next legislature,
which was agreed TO, and the chair announced
that nominations were in order.
The following gentlemen were nominated:
Messrs Jasper n. Ivey, George W. Umstead,
D. NJ McAlpin, J. FL Ruff, J. r. Nevland, 8.
NJ Martin, T. c. Carter, R. F. Allison, W. W.
Hankins and W. NJ Hicks
The convention proceeded TO ballot with the
following result: Jasper n. Ivey, received thirty
four votes; George W. Umsiead, received four
teen votes: David NJ NcAlpin, received fourteen
votes; ]. Fl. Rnf. received eIeven votes; J. r
Newland. received nine votes; S. IL Martin,
received six votes; r F. Allison, received i've
votes: T. c. Carter, received four votes; W. w.
Hawkins, received four votes; W. n Hicks,
received one vote
No candidate having received tvo-thirds
vote the convention proceeded TO second ballot,
as follows Jasper n. Ivey, Al d. II McAlpin,
10; G. W. Umsiead, 81; J. R. Newland, g; r
F. Allison, 4; w. w. Hankins, 3; W. n.
Hicks 1.
Mr.. Jasper N. Ivey, having received two-thirds
of the votes cast was declared nominated
The convention proceeded to ballot for another
candidate, as follows:
George ". Umstead. Sc; Daniel n AcAlpin.
L. George W. Umsiead. having received two
thirds Of the votes cast, was declared nominated
On motion of Mr. McAlpin, tie nominations
Of Jasper n. Ivey and George W Umsiead were
made unanimous. and Messrsl Ivey and UmsieaA.
being present responded 20 the cali Of the con-
vention, and in ehaste and eloquent speeches &c
cepted the nominations, and pledged themselves If
elected, to vote for the Hoa- Chas W Jones
for the g. s. Senate
The convention nominated the following en-
didaies for cnnstAhles: kH
William R Fulford, Of District No ?; JIJ.
Robinson, of District No ;; John W ChaIka,
of Districs No. T. Thomas Hant, OF District Va.
5 John w. Hawkins OF District No 6, c. p.
Jolly, of District No a; W F. o-NeAl, of Dis
tct 8
On motion of W. A Brinsoa, copies Of The
proceedings Of this cmvention Eere ordesed sat
10 the BnzeziA, OF Live Oak, and the FLoRIDGAx,
of Tallahassee, and request their pahlicz1son-
On motion the convention adjourned
JoHx r. WETK, Chaaman
WILLIAM FoRsrrH BTxCM, Secretary