Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1882-10-06
The Conventions.

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Pursuant to call, two Democratic county
conventions assembled in this village on Satur-
day last Sept. 30th.
The Congressional convention which met
first called to order by the Chairman
of the Democratic Central Committee. -
On motion of DR.. p. W. Hawkins, + W
Weems, L q. was called to the chair, james A
Franklin, Esq. was chosen secretary. On the
call Of the members, it was found that every
district was represented. On motion of F. NJ
Cox, it was agreed, that the members preSen,
be allowed to cast the whole vote OF their respec
tive districts. The convention then proceeded tC
select four delegates to represent Charles coun-
ty in the congressional convention to be held
in Upper Marlboro on Oct, 3rd when the fol-
lowing gentl;men We're chosen: Francis J.
Maddox, William II. Gray, Capt. William
| Dement,, J. Samuel Turner, and the following
as aiternaics VIM. s. Chtles, Geo. A. HUNT,
VIM. P. Compton, John I. Davis.
Thr delegation from the 18th district presented
the fol owing preamble and resolutions, adopt
ed by the primary meeting of that district,
which were read by the secretary and unani-
mously adopted by the convention.
WHEREAS, We recognize and maintain the
principles of the Democracy as given TO us by
the early fathers of the Republic, the only
true and correct principles of our form of gov
ernment and whereas we have behed those
princip es scorned and held in derison by the
arrogant party which has dominated the coun-
try for the past twenty years, and as We have
also seen the same ignored by men claiming
fellow ship with the Democratic party, and who
have been the recipients of its tavorS.
THEREFoRE, be it resolved by the Democrats
of Aliens Fresh district in primary meeting
assembled that we hail with delight the APP
preaching era of better feeling in the party
and the return 10 those time honored princi
pies that have designated in the past Demo
Gratis from all their opponents.
ResolUed. That while asserting our faith in
the principles of Democracy. We demand
faithful adherence TO those principles from
these TO whom are intruSted the reins of gov
eminent by our suffrage and that we will hold
TO strict accountability our pubic servants,
who, while sailing under the banner OF Demo
crazy, Will demand of them that they
bring 40 reproach upon the fair name of Dem
cracy, but shall require them to uphold by
their voice and their votes the true faith, that
has always steadily and obStinately set its
face against corruption in al! its varied forms,
and has upheld the doctrine of Civil-service re-
form. and economy in the administration Of
public affairs, while it has opposed high pro-
tective tariff whereby the many are taxed for
the benefit of the few. and always opposed job
berry and extravaganza upon the part OF those
representing it in the couuci! OF the nation and
the State.
Resoired That in the maintenance Of these
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ed bv their acts, and not the professions OF our
for by their fruits we shall
know them" and by their fruits We will judge
them
Resolred. That We maintain the Jefsr>onian
doctrine OF fitness and Ca opacity and not tavorit-
ism 10 be the test by which our candidates shall
be chosen.
Resolred. That we shall use every honorable
means TO promote and secure harmony and
good feeling in the party, and By strict adj
herence to the time honored principles OF Dem
ocracy, and by an answering and uncompro-
missing devotion TO those principles, regal d!esS
of the personal ambition Of any individual. We
may confidently hope to carry the banner OF
Democracy triumphantIy to victory, and there
by secure the ourselves and our children good
government and the happy results flowing
thereirom.
The convention then adjourned.
Immediately after the adjournment Of the
Congressional convention the Judicial conven-
ton was organized with F. W. Weems as pres
iding officer aud James \. Franklin secretary.
On motion Of Dr. Haw kins, it was agreed
that the delegates present be allowed to cast
the entire vote Of their respective dele. cations.
On motion of DR.. 4. J. Smoot, the following
gentlemen were selected to represent Char.ss
couaty in the Judicial convention TO meet in
Upper Marlboro on Tue.d Oct. 3Fd. Dr.. P.
W Hawkins, F. NJ. Cox, Jas. y. Franklin, A.
PoSey On motion Of F. VI. Cox it WIS agreed
that the delegates present at The Marlboro
be authorized to cast the fall vote
Of the county.
The convention then adjourned.
The proceedings of both convention. wsre
harmonious throughout and il is believed their
choice Of delegates gives universal satisfaction.