The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-09-08
Democratic County Convention.

fifteen minutes past eleven. When the
second bell had rung we counted the per-
sons present. There were five inside OF
the bar, and seven outside. More came
in after the second bell, and when the
convention proceeded to business there
were from twenty to thirty in the room
more than one-third of whom were Re-
| publicans.
John L. Ramsey, chairman of the Cen
trail Committee, called the convention to
order, and Irvine DUNCAN moved that
John Aten act as temporary chairman
Mr.. Aten declined, as he stated that he
was not familiar with parliamentary
rules. Mr.. Aten named Levi DUNCAN
and he was elected, two votes being in
the affirmative and none in the negative
Mr.. DUNCAN SAID he had been acting as
chairman of conventions for forty years,
and it would not do to make excuses at a
Democratic convention; yet he was not
very well, and would consent to act only
as temporary chairman. He then sug-
gested that secretary be appointed,
when a man named Erwin, we think, was
elected, but he said he was not expert
enough with the pen. Mr.. DUNCAN said
there was not much writing to do, and
he was not excused.
Mr.. DUNCAN now suggested that it
would be in order to appoint some COM
mittees. After some delay Irvine Dun
gan moved that a committue of five be
appointed to select persons for central
committee. After the appointment of
this committee silence reigned for some
time, when Mr.. DUNCAN arose and re-
to do, they had better adjourn and take a
drink. At the mention of drink Irvine
DUNCAN again arose and moved the ap-
pointment of a committee of five on Gre
dentials and order of business. When
this committee had been appointed 81
lence reigned once more. Now John
Aten arose and moved to adjourn until
half past one. Mr.. DUNCAN said all who
favored an adjournment would say
1, and those opposed would say no. ST.
lence once more. James K. McClung in
quired whether the convention had ad-
journed or not. Mr.. DUNCAN said he did
not know. After another silence he put
the question in proper form, and the con-
vention adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
AT the time appointed MI. DUNCAN
took the chair and called the convention
to order. There were good many spec
tators present, the house being nearly
ho1f 1nl b,1f oh
twenty within the bar. MI. DUNCAN
called for the reports of the two commit
tees. Ambrose Scott Esq. handed in one
report, and Irvine DUNCAN read the other.
Mr.. Gould was reported as permanent
chairman and Thomas Hays as secre-
tary. Mr.. Gould arose and said that he
was not a delegate. Mr.. DUNCAN said
that did not make a bit of difference, and
Mr. Gould took the chair. There was no
report on credentials, and there was no
evidence that there was a single delegate
present. In fact, but few townships had
any one present.
The nomination of candidates then
commenced, and John L. Moore was an
nounced for Representative, the question
put, and three voted (oio0 Uoce-that is
Latin, and may not be spelled correctly
in the affirmative, and none in the mega
tive.
John G. Ray was named for Probate
Judge, but Mr.. Ray shook his head, and
they passed ON to Treasurer. No candi-
date. Then Clerk. j. K. McClung named
John Wesley johnson, but j. Wesley
most positively declined. Then they
nominated Rufus Peters for Commits
sioner, and tried Infrmary Director.
Here Ambrose Scott arose and made a
speech. He said it would not do for a
little ring to put up ticket. Let the
people vote for whom they pleased. The
| Democrats are free people, and must
not be controlled by little clique OF
ring. Why did not some Democrat fold
his arms, and with dignity say, 81 am a
candidate for Probate Judge" Let us &c
ahead, and not be afraid. Why, just look:
the Republicans are just a-grinin at us
etc.
Now arose J. K. McClung and wanted
Tom Washam nominated for Probate
Judge. "He is not here, but I think w,
can make him stick" Mr.. DUNCAN sait
that the Infirmary Director had not ye
been disposed of, when Philander Eb,
was nominated. Then some one move
to adjourn, but the question was not pu
to vote, and McClung renewed his me
ton to nominate Washam for Probat
Judge, which was carried, two voting i
the affirmative, and none in the negativ,
At this point Irvine DUNCAN moved tha
) the central committee be authorized t
fill the vacancies, provided they can fin
5 suitable persons who will consent to b
candidates. Levi DUNCAN arose and mad
speech. He said everybody knew ths
to run on a Democratic ticket in Jackso
county was to be defeated. He knew
> because he had been there himself. Whe
: a person was nominated for Office it We
expected that he would shell out none
to pay the expenses, and it had come
e such pass that the man with the lon
: est purse was the man the parties wante
y This use of money is all wrong, and fe
a men desired to expend their money whe,