The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Washington A. Smith. of Dorches.

Washington A. Smith. of Dorches-
ter.
Mr.. Michael Heating nominated
Mr.. Samuel Mallalieu, of Queen
Anne's.
The secretaries then began taking
the vote by delegations, and when
the Baltimore city delegation were
called, they asked to be excused I'M
til the Eastern Shore counties were
heard. Mr.. Mallalieu had received a
number ofvotes, but the counties were
not half called, when Mr.. Mulliken
stated that he had been requested by
Mr. Mallalieu to withdraw his name :;
and, on motion of Mr.. MuIliken, sec.
onded by DR.. w. A. Graham, DIR.
Smith was declared, by rising vote,
the unanimous choice of the conyen-
ton for the comptrollership.
Next in order were nominations for
the encouragement. Mr.. Thomas
Gorsuch, of Frederick, nominated
Mr.. Edward Stake, of Washington
county; who, being one of the dele
gates from that county, arose and
said that when his county conven-
ton selected him as delegate it was
not their intention to send him to a
convention where his own name
would be nominated. 81, therefore, I"
said he, while greatly approaching
the compliment, must, after thank
ing you, declare that / cannot be a
candidate. l believe that the Re-
publican party is about to take con-
troll of the government of this State.
My own private duties, however,
will prevent me from paying that
attention to the work which would
devolve upon me. Although feeling
that our ticket will win, 1 must de-
decline. There are other able law
yers in the western part of the State
who could do honor to the office. l
would suggest the name of Hon.
Francis Miller, of Montgomery coun-
ty."
Mr.. Miller also acknowledged the
compliment, but said it would be inn
possible for him to accept the nomi-
nation.
DIR. w. G.. Green, of Prince Georges
said he thought it was the voice of
the convention that Mr.. Stake should
be the nominee. He hoped that gen.
tleman would accept. Mr.. Stake,
however, declined again.
Capt. w. D. Burchinal, of Kent
county, then nominated Mr.. Charles
j. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, where
upon Mr.. Marine, of Hartford, said he
wanted to know whether the gentle.
man was acquainted with the politics
of Mr.. Bonaparte, and as to whether
he would accept the nomination.
Captain Burchinal then withdrew
Mr.. Bonaparte's name, saying he did
not care to have any discussion on
the matter.
Gen. Adam e. King then arose
and said: GAS there seems to be a
general declination on the part of
the gentlemen from the counties, I
would like to nominate a prominent
gentleman of this city, and one who
is leader in the legal profession. 1
give you the name of r. Stockett
Mathews. Applause. l have been
informed that if the convention ten
der him the nomination he will ac-
cept it, and 1 move he be declared
the unanimous choice of this conven-
ton for the nominee for Attorney
General"
Capt. Burchinal seconded the nom
nation.
Mr.. Marine said he knew of no man
better fitted for the important position
than Mr.. Mathews, He was well
known and highly esteemed throug-
out the State, and he should be hear
tily endorsed.
By a unanimous rising vote Mr..
Mathews was declared the nominee,
and three long and loud cheers were
given for him.