Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-05-06
The State Convention.

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to meet at Harrisburg speculation
was rife as TO the probable outcome Of
their deliberations. The disturbing
elements were many and apparently
alarming TO the future unity and
harmony of the party, and it was but
natural under the circumstances that
profound anxiety should possess the
public mind. The active friends of
the various Presidential candidates
had made energetic efforts in behalf
of their favorites, and the feeling
worked up by them, together with the
unfortunate condition of the party in
Philadelphia, caused many grave APP
prehensions that all might not be well
in the end. The intense interest thus
aroused throughout the State mani.
tested itself in the great throng of
| people who came together to witness
the assembling Of the delegates and
hear their proceedings in Convention.
One good sign was early noted. With
here and there an exception on the
part of some who gave way TO bolster
Gus and angry mutterings, the crowd
was good naturcd and disposed to coun-
sci peace. This sentiment largely pre-.
dominated and no doubt had it, effect
upon those charged with the duty of
reconciling the conflicting elements
clamoring for recognition. The per.
SOnnd of the Convention was above
the average Of bodies Of that kind in
ability and character. and that n way
would he found out of the difficulties
that surrounded their coming togeth-
er was almost certain from the start.
Eprtunatly, wise heads, with honest
desires q serve their party, soon found
that way The committee Of arbitra-
ton wazsuggested, and this plan was
Ifssoplsd Il me first fneetfhg of the
body. This committee consisted of
six eminent gentlemen who command
cd the respect and confidence of every
one. How could II be otherwise when
at its head stood Andrew II. Dill with
such associates n jerks, Stcnger.
Mutchler, Speer and Gibson. To
these gentlemen all questions in con.
troversy were submitted and their con-
clusions we're accepted by the Conven-
ton rs Just and satisfactory. Thus
the dangers that at one time seemed
to threaten disruption were passed in
safety, and peace and harmony pre-
vailed. In the further deliberations
of the Convention the only approach
to ill-will and renewal of animosi-
ties was in the discussion that took
place on the unit rule. This was also
finally disposed Of much to the relief
of all present, though not without well
founded suspicious that there was un-
fairness in the count of the secretaries.
But the struggle ended, and all acqui.
esced in the declared result.
The candidates placed in nomina-
ton for Supreme Judge and Auditor
General are gentlemen to whom every
Democrat in Pennsylvania can give
his vote with a hearty good will. Hon.
George A. jerks, the candidate for
Judge Of the Supreme Court, is we'll
known TO many citizens of Centre
county and will command generous
support. He is one of the ablest law
yers now practicing at the bar in Cen
tral Pennsylvania, is man of fine at
tainments and Of exalted character,
and his election would add much TO
the strength Of the court of last resort.
Col. Robert p. Deckert, the nominee
for Auditor General, is just as worthy
of support. He is also a lawyer by
profession and has peculiar qualifica-
tons for the position for which he is a
candidate. lie was gallant soldier
during the war and in PhilA ielphia,
the city of his residence, commands
the highest respect Of all parties for
his fine qualities of head and heart.
In another column of this paper will
be found short sketches of the lives
of both these oputieman which wa