The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-12
TOWNSHIP CONVENTIONS.
Reports by T0wnsnrps as far as
 Heard From.
ILLINOIS ToWNsHIP

W by Capt. J. M. Harkey, chairman oI the township central committee, who was elected Chairman of the conven- ton, Lawrence Russell was chosen Sec- retary, after which the following bus iness was transacted:
 Jas. w. Russell was recommended to the county convention as suitable person tor one of the county central committee.
 It was moved that the Chairman ap- point committee of three whose duty 1t would be to select delegates to the county convention; this was amended by substituting seven instead of three :; the motion as amended was carried. The following were placed upon said committee: Jas. w. Russell, Dr J. M. Thompson, R. H. Tate, J. w. Tucker, John Evans, R. B. Wilson, and M. H. Baird. During the absence of the com- mittee from the room, Capt. A. S. Mo- Kennon was called upon for speech, but declined, Iverson A. Jones being called for, responded in a short, sensi- ble, spirited, eloquent, and enthusias- tic speech.
 The committee returned and reported the following persons as delegates to represent Illinois township in the coun- ty convention: w. H. Rankin, B. F. lobe, J. w. Russell, Dr. w. H. Hill. J. E. Battenfield and R. F. Williamson. This selection was approved by the con- vention; and the delegates were in- s.ructed to vote for primary election, when that subject should come before the county convention. It was moved that the convention proceed to instruct for State and Judicial officers; motion carried, and the following instructions were given:
 Prosecuting Attorney, J. G. Wallace Governor, s. F. Hughes, first choice, Jacob Frolich, second; Secretary of State, Samuel Black; lAttorney-Gener al, H. M. McVeigh 1st D. w. Jones 2d; Auditor, Files; Treasurer, Woodruff; Land commissioner, Cobb, Sup't. Pub lie Instruction, Wood K. Thompson; Chancery Clerk, Pascal.
 It was moved that we do not instruct for Chancery Judge. carried. The mo- tion was made, that we proceed to In- struct for Congressman, lost. Nomi- nations for Township Central Commit teemen being declared in order, the fol- lowing were elected by exclamation: !: K. F. Williamson, L. ". Davis and B. F. lobe.
 The meeting then adjourned.
 J. M. HARKEY, Chr'n.
 LAWRENCE RUSSELL, Sec.
 HOLLY BEND TOWNSHIP.
 R. D. Love, chairman and R. M. Newport, secretary. Delegates to county convention, R. D. Love and Dr. w. J. Henson. Instructions: for primary election: for governor, Frolich; attorney general, Nc Velgh, for other state officers no in structions. Township committee, Dr. w. J. Henson, R. H. Dickey and R. NJ. Newport.
 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.
 k. l.. McCracken, chairman and Dr. G. Belknap and J. T. Bullock, secretaries. Delegates to county convention: w. B. Young, E. L. Nc Cracken, w. E Linton and J. T. Bullock. Alternates: w. A. Barker and T. F. Mccain. The delegates were instructed as follows; for pri- mary election; governor, Fletcher; sec. of state, Moore; atty. gen., Jones; auditor, Files; treasurer. Woodruff; chan. clerk, Paschall; chan. judge, NOT for Carroll; land commissioner, Cobbs; Supt. pub. ins., Thompson; congressman, Hicks, NOT Breckenridge; pros. atty, J. G. Wallace. A resolution was offered by Mir. w. A. Baker "that none but true and tried democrats be allowed to vote Tn the primary election" Resolution was adopted.
 VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
 Caleb Davis, chairman and T. s. Edwards, secretary. The meeting was addressed by Messrs. Buchanan, Eggleston and Edwards. Township committee, Messrs. M. l.. Eggleston, NJ. H. Buchanan and J. N. Bowden. Delegates to county convention: Dr. M. H. Buchanan and NJ. L. Eggles- ton; alternates, w. s. Bow6en and w. w. Smith. The following dec laration of principles were unani- mously adopted:
 We, the Democracy of Valley town ship, in convention assembled, de- clare the following as our platform:
 lst. We favor tariff for revenue sufficient to run tue government economically administered.
 2d. We are opposed to protection, as legalized robbery, and all monop- olies and rings, and we will support no man for office who has any aflilia- tion with the same.
 3d. We endorse the course of our able representative, Hon. C.R. Breck enridge, and especially his vote on the Morrison tariff bill, and pledge hlm our support in the coming can vass
 4th. We favor for U. s. Senator Hon. W. w. Mansfield, of Franklin county, as our first choice, and Gov. Berry as our second choice.
 9th. We favor the nomination of Samuel J. Tilden for President and as our choice first, last and all the time.
 9th. We favor the primary system as the fairest expression of the will of the people.
 7th. That the Russellville DEMO- GRAF be requested to publish these proceedings.
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