The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-08-26
THE DEMOCRACY IN COUNCIL.

head the "unterrfed" Of the county assem-
bled in the Court House at Mauch Chunk,
on Monday, the 2lst inst, TO transact such
business as necessary to open an important,
promising and interesting campaign. AT
the appointed time the Ceurt House was
pretty well tilled, by representative Demo.
Gratis, from all parts Of the county, and the
gladiators of the day began to issue their
edlcts and promulgate their wants or de-
sires. Among the prominent representa-
tives were such sterling and untiring Demo-
Gratis as, j. p. Rowland, A. @. Brodh, sd
j. G. Zern, A. j. Durling, Robert Klotz, j.
]. Gallagher, Michael Cassidy, Frank o.
Donnell, Hugh Ferry, II. P. Levan, T. D.
Clauss, Allen Craig and others of the same
calibre and standing. 1t was indeed a large
outpouring of veteran and shield bearing
Democrats, who represent the ability, in
tcgrlty aud honesty Of the party which is
waging an uhrelenting war against the OPP
position party that represents the baneiul
doctrines of central alization, spoils, repudia-
tion in Virginia, and moral debasement in
public position. Genuine enthusiasm wss
manifested by all, and every one was inn
bued with the importance of the contest and
the great issues that are at stake. If this
meeting is to be taken as a criterion for the
county battle, then we prophesy, unanimi
ty in action and triumph glorious in its
effects and redundant with much good Ia
the people and the democracy. At II o.
clock, on motion u John S. Lentz, the meet
ing was organized with Hon. Allen Craig
that lofty and pure man, as chairman. Mr.
Craig on assuming the chair made one oI
| the ablest and most characteristic speeches
that we have heard in a long time. His
speech was a bugle blast summoning Demo.
cratic freemen to Yigilence and to arms to
battle against the present despotic domina-
ton of Stawartism and Guiteanism. He
defined in a very logical ard impartial
manner the lending issues Of the campaign
and reviewed the past actions and misdeeds
of the Republican party, which placed it in
a very unenviable light. He in particular
launched into the Republican party for its
refusal to reduce the exhoroitant internal
revenue taxation on the actual necessities oi
| life, and in a brilliant manner denounced
that horde of oificeholders-the vampires
that are eating the vituals Of the taxpayers
who are upheld aud fed by this system OF
war taxation. He counselled peace and
harmony in this contest, and hoped that
whatever ticket would be nominated here
after would receive the enthusiastic and
united support Of every element within the
party.
c.. F. Falls and Reuben Zeigenfuss were
elected vice Presidents and ]. P. Rowland
and j. W. Malloy, Secretaries. On motion
of E. II. Rauch, committee Of seven was
appointed on resolutions. The following
resolution, on motion, was adopted
Resolved that during the recess OF thi.
meeting the delegations present from the
several districts be requested TO select the
| names of County Com itteemen and also
the names Of Judges and Inspectors of the
delegate elections and place them in the
hands Of the Secretaries, to the end that the
business of the meeting NAV be transacted
with dispatch.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned until
9 O'Clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was occupied by
routine work, such as selecting day fol
delegate election, County Convention, and
appointing of County Committee and Judge.
and Inspectors of delegate elections. The
only part that ELECTED any discussion wa:
that of selecting a LAY for holding the Con
vention. G. F Falls and adherents asked
for later day than the 4lh proxiro, and
Judge Brodheud and others expressed theii
views that since the conferecs were to be ap.
painted by the Convention that it would bC
the most feasible plan TO hold the Conven
ton on the 4th of September, which views
were upheld by the meeting, hence the dele
gate election will be held Sept. 2nd and th,
Convention on the 4th.
Mr. Rauch, chairman of the committee on
resolutions reported and read the following
RESOLVED, By the Democrocy of tn,
County OF Carbon, IN general meeting as
semblrd.
First, That we fully endorse the plat.
firm ol principles adopted hy the late Demo
cratic State Convention held in the city oi
| Harrisburg.
Second, That we heartily ratify the ex
cellent ticket nominated 10y snId convention
Robert Il. Pattison for Governor, Chanccy
| ~ Al
Clark Tor Supreme Judge, J. Simps IN Afri-
ga for Seer, tary OF Internal Affairs and
Mortimer F. FL lot for Congressman "a
represent the Stale at large, aud We pledg,
nursel Individually and collectively u
give said ticket our earnest and united sup
port.
Third, That the seventy eight million in
crease of the National expeditules over any
| preceding year IN our whole history, eX
cept in time Of actual war, swelling the to.
tai To the startling sum oi two hundred aud
ninety. five million dollars, surpasses the
extrayagence and corruption OF the mosl
odious despotism on Garth, and we rsspec
lively submit, for the consideration of all
good people, regardless of party, nativity ~
creed especially the farmers, miners. la
bnrers, mechanics aud all others OF the IN
dustrlal elements oi the country, that tn,
! llilc nus Chllle loT uHlleu dHu ueteFhlutt
effort, by means of the ballot, to vindicai,
the honor of the country and protect tn,
rights and interests OF the people by hurl
ing the organized corruptionists from Of
fee, position OF responsibility and publ,
trust.
Fourth, That that portion of the publ,
plumber enacted by the two houses of Con
gress at the late session known as 9TH
: River and Harbor Steal" is simply on,
, item among many of its kind, though it j
the most barefaeed aud notorious Of then
ali.
Fyth, That we cordially approve of tn
course pursued by our member of Congres
Hon. Robert Klotz, and commend him 10
his industry aud constant attention to tn
, wants and interests of the people Of thi
district, as well as for his every vote, as ia
as we know, against all treasury .plunderiu
acts and schemes.
Sirh. That we likewise heartily eadors
s aud commend for their close attention /
: business and faithful and intelligent dis
charge of public duties, our Senator Hon
Allen Craig, and our Representatives Mich
i ael Cassidy, Esq, aud DR.. j. G. Zern.
Seventh, That we demand the abolition
4 OF the internal revenue tax and all othe
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