Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-08-15
THE BLoUNT COUNTY CONVENTION.
Delegates Appointed Instructed for Rule

Delegates Appointed Instructed for Rule.
MARYvILLLE, Tenn, Aug. IL, 1882.
The Republican convention met pursuant
to the call of the executive committee, in
the court house, to-day, and was called to
order by James F. Beales, chairman of the
crowded to OVERLOOKING on motion of J. A.
Goddard the convention repaired to the
grove in .he rear of the public school build
ing. The convention having again assem-
chairman in few appropriate remarks, ask
ing all to SO conduct themselves that we
would have quiet, nice, agreeable time,
taking the votes by division, and acting
the call and announced the convention
ready for the transaction of business.
Whereupon E. d. Fulkerson nominated
W. G. Chumlea for chairman, and L 2. Nc
ney be called to the chair. J. A. Greer
nominated FL. L. w. Hackney. The point
of order was raised that Mr.. McReynold's
motion being in lieu took precedence,
which was sustained by the chair. The
chair then called on all who favored W. j.
Hackney to assemble on the right and those
who favored w. G. Chumlea to assemble on
the left of the chair. The division was
made and declared by the chair to have re-
suited in the election of w. G. Chumlea.
On motion, John Elms was elected as
secretary.
j. A. Goddard offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That this convention give to
each candidate representation in the dis
trict convention in proportion to the
strength of the respective candidates.
Mr. Goddard spoke in support of his
resolution, favoring unity of action and
respect for the views of all, asking that
whatever might be the views of individuals
on the Congressional question, that all
should rally around the Republican cause
in other elections.
His resolution was laid on the table upon
a NJ otion from the Houk side of the audi
enCe.
Mr.. Goddard, thereupon stated, that if
InOS0 VINO Ulu uOI ldFOI Iuo uOuludlIOH Vi
Judge Houk must be cut off from baing
heard and denied any voice in the conven-
ton, he would ask that all such withdraw
from the convention and consider what
should be done.
Thereupon, about $50, or more, with
drew, whereupon W. j. Hackney was
elected chairman, and Rev. J. Q. Lawrence
chosen secretary.
On motion of T. N. Brown, committee
of five on resolutions was appointed as fol-
lows: E. Goddard, A. NJ. Gamble, j. b.
Cochran, James Montgomery and Jonas
Hall
On motion of j. A. Goddard, commit
tee of five was appointed on delegation to
the Congressional convention. Said COM
mittee was appointed as follows: Il. T. Nc
Reynolds, A M. Rule, Samuel Il. Kima-
mon, D. P. Baldwin, Henry Wilson.
Hon. Will. A. McTeer offered the follow
ing resolution, and moved that it be refer
red to the committee on resolutions, which
motion was amended by a motion to adopt
the resolution without reference, where
upon the motion to adopt without reference
unanimously prevailed. The resolutions
are as follows:
Whereas, Believing and adhering to the
old principles of the Republican party, that
er occupying the highest or most humble
position in life, is entitled to be respected
in their views and in advocating what he
understands to be right, and as members of
the Republican party, that all Republicans
are entitled to be heard in matters relating
to the welfare of the party and to the
choice of candidates, and
Whereas, That right has been denied
us in the convention assembled IN Maryville,
on this 18th day of August, 1882, by the
supporters of L. G. Houk, the present men,
Der of Congress- and,
Whereas, Believing, as we do, that the
election of one given to intoxfcation, is
deti mental to the public service, humil-
iating to the party and a curse to the ma
ton, and,
Whereas, L. C. Houk has demonstrated
to the people of Blount County, in person,
before their eyes, that he is the subject of
this debasing and shameful practice, there
fore,
Resolved, That we earnestly protest
against the action of the convention IN en-
dorsing the said Houk, and in not allowing
anv rot favorable to Judge Houk's election
a voice in the proceedings.
Resolved, That we favor the no nination
of Hon. VIM Rule for Congress, or, if not
practical, then we favor the nomination of
such man as will unity the party and
that all can support cheerfully and freely.
The committee resolutions having
been in consultation, now appeared and
submitted the following report, which was
adopted:
Resolved, By the Republicans of Blount
County, in convention assembled, that in
the administration of Gov. Alvin Haw-
kins we recognize wisdom, honesty
and patriotism which commends him to all
lovers of law and order, to all who desire to
U ohold and maintain the good name and
honor of the State, and we hereby ratify his
nonination to a second term, and pledge
our hearty and unceasing support in secur-
ing his reelection.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse the
action of the last Legislature in its efforts to
bring about speedy and an honorable ad-
justment of the State debt and restoring
the good name and honor to our beloved |
commonwealth.
Resolved That the delegates from this
be instructed to cast the vote of |
Blount County for VIM. Rule, to represent |
us in the 4Sth Congress
E. GODDARD,
A. M. GAMBLE,
j. B. COCHRAN,
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
JAMES HALL.
Hon. Will. A McTeer offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we favor the nomination