The Penn's Grove record., 1884-10-18
Democratic County Convention.
SALEM Oct. 10, "a

ct will not be elected in Salem County
this November through any blunder of
the Democrats in making weak homi-
nations, whatever other blunders they
may make. l have attended numeI-
Gus conventions of this party in.Salem
County, but have never seen so many
representative men present at any pre-
vious convention. The workers of the
party were out in full force. and they
meant business, too. There was a look
ofisturdy determination in their faces,
that showed that they did not consider
the hope Of succe a fOriOrn one, but
that a ticket would be nominated
which would be victorious If any ticket
could be, and, also, that the party
would &C into the conflict with all
brooches healed and SOM man, deter
mined TO win. This was accomplished,
and the Democratic party is stronger
to-day than it haS eVe been before.
On a fair and unbiased vote the Repub.
lican majority will not exceed 150; but
as the party il rent with internal dis
sensions that majority does not now
exist. If there is any vantage at all
it is with the superb ticket nominated
yesterday. This campaign promises
to be the hottest that has ever been
waged in Salem county, and ONLY the
liberal use of ''soap" a render it
otherwise than doubkful.
The Convention was called to order
by Jos. }. S'mmerill, of the RECORD,
Chairman of the last Convention. Mr..
Summerill was continued Chairman.
Robt. Gwyr.ne, Jr., Of the Sunbeam,
and A. L. Hates, Of the Rsqishrr were
elected Secretaries After appointing
the usual committees the Convention
adjourned until 2 O'Clock. Mine host
French served a first-class dinner,
after which the real work of the Con-
vention was done. After Inuch eau
cusing the combination was made
which was nominated.
Shortly after 2 O'Clock the Conven-
ton re-convered. The reports Of the
committees were read and adopted.
The chairman was empowered to call
the delegate or primary meetings of
the different townships and wards at
the same time the County Convention
was called, the primaries to be called
at least one week before the conven-
ton. The object Of this is to have the
primaries hel &the same night all oyer
the county, and that a general public
notice will be given so that there Tan
be no excuse given for non-sttendance.
The roll being called for nominations
for Senator every township and ward
named that veteran democrat John S.
Elwell, of Pilesglo owe, SO that lie re-
ceived the unanimous vote of the SON
vention, and was declared the nomi-
nee. Mr.. Elwell was escorted to the
platform amid a perfect whirlwind of
applause. He required no introduce
zion, as he was personally known to
nearly every man in the hall.
There were two nominations made
for Clerk. Jacob N. Lippfucott, of
Salem, and William Shimp, of Quinton
A letter from MI. Lippincott was read
declining the nomination, and thank
ing the party for its past support. Mr..
shrimp was nominated by acclamatiUn-
He is well and favorably known all
over the county as a man of business,
honest, straightforward and capable.
There we're two nominations made
for Sheriff. Clinton B. Kelly, Of Salem
and Smith B. Sickler, of Warrington.
MI. Kelly received 81 votes to Mr..
Sickler's 8. Mr.. Kelly was introduced
to the convention. He is Il of
Salem's strong men.
The candidate for Assembly had
been picked out early in the morning
in the person of Samuel LEROY, of
Lower PENIS Neck. The fishermen
along the shore had asked for u repre-
upon the ticket and with
rare unanimity had selected that gent
leman to represent them. AS he is so
well known with you, l shall say moth
ing concerning him.
The chairman forgot to ask for nom
nations for Coroners, and when it was
called to his attention, remarked that
it was such a remarkably healthy ticket
that it would not need any Coroners in
November. The nominees are James
Cunningham, of Upper Penn's Neck,
Thomas G. Dunn, of Salem, and Geo.
@. Green, of l.. A. Creek.
Salem was selected as the place tor
holding the next convention.
Hon. Thomas NJ. Ferrell was pres
ent and addressed the convention. A.
II. Shape, Esq, was called for, and
made a telling speech. The conven-
ton then adjourned, we'll pleased with
its work and determined to leave no
stone unturned for its success.
The Pennsgroye band kept the peo-
pie in good humor with its sweet
strains of patriotic music. H. IL. De-
Croft made a splendid drum major.
Why don't you come out for some
bodyp The staid n. Y. Herald has a
ticket nailed to its standard for the
first time in its history.
Yours,
REP.
P. SWIM keep you posted on all
political movements.