The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-10-10
LeOn County DemOcrasIc Mass
Meeting.

Under call of the Executive Committee q
mass-meeting of the voters of Leon county WAS
held at Gallie's Hall on Saturday the 9Th inst.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. T. T.
Myers, Chairman Of the County Executive Com
mittee. Mr. Myers in q few remarks explained
the object for which the meeting had been called,
namely: To consider the proprieiy of putting
in the field a county Legislative ticket, and if
such a measure was decided to be expedient 10
make the nominations for said ticket
Upon motion, Judge d. w. Gwynn was che
sen as permanent Chairman and H. n Felkel re-
quested TO act as Secretary.
The general sentiment seemed 10 favor q
County Legislative Ticket, whereupOn the meet
ing was declared ready for business
Mr. NJ F. Papy moved that the business Of
making nominations be taken up.
Mr. c. c. Pearce suggested that as the hour at
which the county meetings were usually held
had not yet arrived that proceedings be suspended
until half past twelve O'Clock; which was
agreed to.
During the suspension, Mr.. r. c. Long was
requested TO address the meeting, which he did
in very instructive and suggestive speech
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Longs address,
Mr.. Papy renewed his motion of proceeding with
the nominations
Before considering this motion, Mr.. Long sug-
gesied that committee of five on resolutions be
appointed by the chair, said committee 10 report
after the nominations for the Legislature had
been made. A motion TO this effect was offered
and carried, and the following committee APP
pointed r. c. Long, W. Fl. Allen, ". R. Moore
Fl. T. Felke and Green ID. Chaires
1t was now decided to proceed with the selec-
ton of ticket, whereupon the following nomi-
nations were unanimously made:
For The SenGk-Patrick Houstoun
For the Assembly-B Frank Walker, Robert
L. Hale, Theodore Turnbull Hugh Black
All of the gentlemen nominated who were
present at the meeting made brief speeches of
acceptance, and showed that they were fully
alive to the Importance of giving our county a
Democratic representation in the next Legisla-
ture.
The committee on resolutions presented through
its chairman the following:
ResOlUed, That the Democracy of Leon county
re-aflrm the principles set forth in the platform
adopted by the Congressional Convention, which
convened in this city July 10, 1882, and pledge
ourselves anew 10 their support.
Res0tUed, That we do most heartily endorse the
nomination of Hon. r. H. NJ. Davidson for re-
election TO Congress. Having proved faithful
representative of the interests of the people of
the First District, he deserves and will receive
the appreciation OF his constituents al the cleo
ton in November.
Resolved That in presenting the names of
Captain Z. HOustoun for State Senator from the
Eighth District, and b. F. Walker, Theodore
Turnbull, X. l.. Hale and Hugh Black for Rep
reseniatives from the county Of Leon, We com
mend them TO the suffrages of the people of the
county OF all shades of opinion AS worthy OF
their confidence individually and as qualified for
wise legislation, who will il elected reflect credit
upon the county and endeavor To preserve and
protect its interests by every honorable means
r. G. LONG, Chairman,
w. H. ALLEN,
G. ID. CHARLES
w. r. MOORE
H. T. FELKEL
On motion the resolutions were adopted
Mr. Pearce moved that the committee on the
resolutions just reported together with the chair
man and secretary of this meeting be empowered
10 fill any vacancy on the ticket for the Legisla-
ture which might occur by any of those nomiua-
ted failing TO accept.
Captain Dyke moved as a substitute that this
be performed by the County Executive Com
mitiee as said committee was composed of gen
tleman from all sections of the county
The substitute was accepted by Mr. Pearce
and the motion adopted
There being no other business the meeting ad-
jOurned sine die.
ID. w. GwYNN, Chairman.
II. n. FELKEI, Secretary