The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-06-29

men Of standing and influence who are governed
by fixed principles and who desire only the vel
fare Of the State. II does not take them long
TO make uptheir minds rs 70 where their true
interest Hes
Again, what they want, and indeed what the
entire country demands, Is that the passions and
preiudic0 engendesed by the war be allowed to
rest forever in the grave Of the past, and thai
fraternity and good win be allowed 70 perform
their perfect work. The manly and conciliatory
words Of Governor Bloxham show that he Is IN
hearty accord with this spirit, while the utter
ances of leading Republicans indicate that liz
prevalence VIII be death to their hopes. They
would prefer thai the sectional strife and the
bitter hatreds engendered thereby should con-
tinue, 30 that on the crest Of this black and
angry wave they could ride into power, rather
than see peace, prosperity and progress prevailing
throughout the land under the guiding hand OF
their political opponents. This IS 80 evident that
there can be little question that all the conserve
tive element of the State will unite to secure the
overwhelming triumph of the Conservative
Democratic ticket.
Thomasvlle CGa.) Times, June 1e.l
w. d. Bloxham was nominated ON the 3D.
ballot for Governor at Gainesville. He is q
splendid stump speaker, and will make Con0ver
twist and squirm. Bloxham Is perhaps the most
popular man IN the State. BE will carry the
State with q whoop. Davidson has been renemi-
mated, and will retire Mr.. Witherspoon. colored,
to the corn field. Davidson is sure Of being his
own successor in the next C0ngress That's fixed.
General Finleys nomination insures Bisbees de-
feat Hull beat him two years ago, and now
Finley will finish him Bisbee and Witherspoon
might as well throw up the sponge. Bloxham,
Davidson, Finley and the nominee of the Cincin-
natl Convention will carry Florida with per-
feet hurrah.
Anericus (Ga) Recorder, June 1871
The Democracy of Florida, at a harmonious
session in convention last week, nominated w.
D. Bloxham for Governor on the third ballet
The other candidates named for the honor were
Governor Drew, Mr.. Pascn and Gen. Perry The
Democrats are enthusiastic, and success is assured
in November next.
St. Johns Weekly, June 49,
The Democratic Convention have done their
work-and done il well. Now let the people do
theirs. The very best men in the party have
been nominated-men without q stain or a flaw &,
and we may now go forward with confidence to
certain victory.
The State Convention nominated Bloxham for
Governor, and Bethel, of Key West, for Lieuten-
antGovernor. Concerning Bloxham we need
say nothing, for the people know him. Where
in time OF need has not that ringing voice
been heard encouraging to renewed exer-
ton? Where has not that bright and cheerful
presence been the omen of success? Mr.. Bethel
is not yet 80 well known, but he will be, and in
whatever presence he may stand he will be rec
ognized as strong and q true man and true
gentleman.
PaatkA Herald, June H.
We hardly think at this late day after the
Gainesville Convention, that it is necessary TO
publish full report of all the baIloting. There
were but two prominent men before the conven-
ton for Governor, Governor Drew and Hon. W.
d. Bloxham. Bloxham was almost forced into
the nomination by his friends all over the State
1t would have been almost impossible for him TO
have resisted. No one in the convention sup
posed for moment that the administration of
Governor Drew was not entitled to credit But
many were OF the opinion that one term is enough
and 80 we think. 1t was good time for Gov
Drew to retire; he is popular and will remain So
The nomination of Hon. w. d. Bloxham for
Governor at the Gainesville Convention places
him in the lead of the young Democracy of
Florida. Talented, energetic, congenial and
eminently conservative in politics, he will exer-
else liberal influence and promote harmony in
all sections of the State. His nomination creates
enthusiasm in this section; he will not only re-
ceive the united vote OF his own party, but will
receive liberal vote from the independents and
it may be that many Republicans on the river
will vote for him in preference to Conover. 1t is
q matter Of qualification that, on the third ballot
in the convention the entire delegation from
At grand ratification meeting held at Lake
City on the 10th, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, The approaching political contest
is one ofunusual importance as the opportunity is
afforded the American people to condemn the
fraud perpetrated at the last Presidential election
against large popular majority and against
rightful majority of the electoral votes, and TO
the Democratic party of Florida to go before the
people of the State exhibiting the results of four
years rule, contrasting the government by the
Republican party with the record il has made,
and to secure a further lease of power to be
again held for the best interests of the whole
people; and the late State and District Conven-
ton of the Democratic party Of our State hav-
ing placed in nomination candidates possessing
the confidence Of the people and worthy of all
honOrs which may be conferred therefore, be il
Resotoed ], That we the citizens of Columbia
county, hereby endorse and ratify the nomina-
tons made, and promise to use our best endeav-
ors in securing the election of the candidates
now in nomination by the Democratic party
Resotoed 2, That we tender our thanks to the
delegates lately composing said conventions for
the patriotic manner in which they discharged
the duties entrusted to them
Lake City Reporter, June l7.l
The Democratic party has placed in nomina-
tion for Governor of our State the Hon William
" DtO4Ham, Inc pfcsent 0eCretary OF 6t3te.-
He is well and favorably known throughout the
State. His efforts in behalf of local selfgovern-
ment and his manful resistance to the advance of
the Radical party in the past endears him to the
Democracy. No more popular candidate could
have been put in nomination. Time and again
his orafory has thrilled with enthusiasm the
white people of this, his native State, when re-
counting their wrongs and pointing to the hopes
OF deliverance from the expressions then suffered.
Now that the people are free they delight to
honor him. Knowing his patriotism and ability,
they feel that their interests viii be safe in his
hands, and to him will be committed the Office
OF Governor in January next for with such
leader the DemOcrats know no such word as fail.
Young, talented, patriotic and experienced, il is
fitting that the leadership should have fallen
upon him.
L. w. Bethel, the candidate for Lieutenant
Cover, is also . native FlOridian. His residence
upon the island Of Key West has prevented, to
some extent, his acquaintance with the people
Of the State, but hin Official record and the en-
thusinsm his name creates among those intimate
ly acquainted with him, entities him 10 the con-
fdence Of his party. and in November next the
people viii place him second in command Of the
ship Of State
Madison Recosder, June 1s.l
From AL parts Of the State come reports OF
the satisfsctiou Of the Democratic voters with
the nominations made last week. This is as il
should be. Aa al are pleased let them bend
their shoulders TO the wheel and lend their every
energy in the aid of the continuance of good
government and honest rule.
Hon. W. d. Bloxham IL too well known 10
need an introduction 10 our readers His elo-
quent voice has been heard Ia every campaign,
we feel assured that he can take the lead and
caYFV n 10 victory n November