Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-05-21
HENNEPIN COUNTY JAMBOREE
In which Some Slightly Personal Re
marks Appear.

which ever met in Minnesota. 1t was har
monious, business-like body and did itf
work we'll.
THE ORGANIZATION.
The convention was called to order at Il
O'Clock by VIM. Lee, chairman of the State
Central Committee. Following which Mr.
Lee read the call for the convention, and
explained that the selection of five presiden-
tial electors was omitted in the call, and the
central committee had decided that these
five electors should be elected by the conven-
ton. Mr.. Lee then named Hon. w. NJ
Campbell, of Meeker county, for temporary
chairman, who was elected unanimously.
Mr.. Campbell, in assuming his duties,
said he deeply felt the honor conferred.
Moreover, he was gratiied and pleased to
preside over convention and not ma
chine. The Democracy had assem-
bled not TO be run by q
ring, or 10 be manipulated
by papsucking officials, but the Democrats
were assembled to elect delegates to the
National Democratic convention to nomi-
nate a man for executive of the Union who
and lnire of paltry politics to gain the nom
ination. Yesterdays convention declared
they we're assembled to help in nominating a
ruler OF the country. We are here to aid in
selecting man to serve the people of the
and dutiful servant. The Repub-
licans wanted ruler, strong
man in the executive chair, and such a man
ubc nj in Mr.
Campbell arraigned Grant for mismanage-
ment and close adherence to friends, when
he knew them to be thieves. Applause and
cheers. Mr. Campbell saw that the signs
of the times indicated that the people of
the country were looking eagerly and anxi-
ously to relief in committing the administra-
ton of the country to the hands of another,
the Democratic party. Great applause.
Returning thanks again, MIR. Campbell called
for the election of a secretary.
Mr.. James Dilly was nominated, but de-
cIined, and G. w. Pratt, the same. Mr.. Ed.
A. Stevens, of Hennepin county, was then
elected secretary.
THE COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Norrish, of Dakota, moved the appoint
ment of a committee of 10 Oh credentials.
Carried.
Mr.. Scheffer, of St. Paul, moved the ap-
pointment of five to report permanent Off
GERS. Carried.
SHALL WE HAVE PLATFORM.
Mr.. Lochren, of Hennepin county, moved
that a committee of five be appointed on
resolutions.
H. c. Woodbury., of Waseca, moved to
amend by making the committee consist of
twelve. He wanted full platform or enun-
citation of principles, and thought twelve
would best discharge the duty.
Mr.. Lochren, of Hennepin, didn't think q
general platform was needful as the National
convention would provide for that, yet a
conmittee on resolutions would be necessary
to consider such resolutions as might be pre-
sented, etc.
Dr.. Adams of Hastings thought no plat
form necessary. But he did believe in de-
ciaratiOn chat the Democracy cf Minnesota,
adhered unalterably to Democratic princi-
Piles, while all collateral issues should, be
left to the Cincinnati convention,
The motion to amend to II was put and
lost and the original motion prevailed.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Mr.. Doran of LIE Sueur, moved the ap-
pointment of committee of five, to arrange
a mode OF procedure in the convention, as
to electing the delegates. whether four at
large or one at large, with three from each
district.
MIR. Castle of Washington, didn't see the
need of the committee. He thought a
simple motion in open convention would
provide for all this.
motion to lay Mr.. Doran's motion on the
table was lost.
Mr.. Baxter, of Carver county, wanted to
know the purpose of the Doran committee.
Mr.. Doran explained again, that it was to
report whether four delegates or one at large
should be elected by the convention.
Mr.. Thornton, of Watonwan county,
moved to amend by making the committee
seven, three from each district and one at
large. The amendment was accepted.
An effort was made to increase the number
to twelve, but failing, the motion to appoint
a committee of seven was put and carried.
Mr.. Greene, of lie Sueur, Imoved the refer
ence of ali resolutions to the committee on
resolutions, without debate.
Mr.. w. j. Whipple, of Winona, offered a
resolution directing the committee on Gre
dentials to report only the names of such
delegates who reside in the counties they
claim to represent.
Some little discussion arose on this, invol-
wing the point that Mr.. Greene's reso-
luton had precedence, and that should be
disposed of first.
Mr.. Wilson of Hennepin, explained that
his view was that the Whipple motion was
not of character contemplated under the
Greene motion, as it was not expressive OF
any political opinion.
Mr.. Greene Withdrew his motion, and the
Whlpple motion was put and carried. Mr.
Greene renewed his motion, which also pre-
vailed.
The President then announced the com
mittees as follows:
on CREDENTIALS.
John +. Norrish, Dakota county.
j. G. Mccarthy, st. Paul.
@. +. Macdonald Stesrns county.
@. II. Benedict, Wabashaw county.
j. N. Castle, Washington county.
Wm. Breckenridge, 0lmsted county.
A. X. Maynard, Kandiyohi county.
ON RESOLUTIONS.
VIM. Loshren, Hennepin county.
J. Nj. Gilman, st. Paul.
@. d. Berry, Wipona county.
T. ]. Mealey. Wright county.
Aar Barton, hlce county.
ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Albert Scheffer, st. Paul.
Robert Miller, Otter Tail county.
John F. Meagher, Blue Earth county.
A. d. Ross, Meeker county.
NJ. W. Glenn, Hennep!n county.
ON MODE OF PROCEDURE.
NJ. Doran, LIE Sueur county.
H.R. Wells Fillmore county.
j. NJ. Paine. Carlton county.
Leon Houde, Morrison county.
Ed. OHara, Renville county.
II. L. Heenan, Stevens county.
CT. Buck. Winona county.
On motion of ]. G. DonnelIy, of St. Paul