Montgomery County sentinel., 1886-09-24
Congressional Convention.

Inc democratic Congressional conven-
ton, which met at Hagerstown on Wednes-
day last, was harmonious and enthusiastic.
Prominent among those in attendance was
ex-governor Hamilton, who agreed to take
the stump for the nominee. Col. Buchanan
Schley, of Hagerstown, called the conven-
ton to order and made an eloquent address.
Mr.. Levy, of Frederick, was made tempo.
rary chairman, and Messrs. Totten, of Gar
rett and Avirett, of Allegany, were made
secretaries.
The temporary officers were afterwards
selected as permanent officers of the con-
vention.
Messrs. Cannon, of Allegany; Seibert, OF
Washington S. o. Jones, of Montgomery ;
Rhodes, of Frederick, and Browning of Gar.
rett, were elected Vice Presidents.
The following resolutions, reported by
committee of one from each county, were
unanimously adopted
ResOloed That the Democrats of the Sixth
Congressional District of Maryland in con-
vention assembled, do hereby heartily and
cordially endorse the economical, conserva-
tive and business like administration of
President Cleveland, the first Democratic
President for quarter OF a century.
Resol0ed, That the Democrats of this Con-
gressional District fully and warmly endorse
the actions of the Democratic House of
Representatives in its efforts to curtai need
less expenditure of public money, in search
ing out and exposing frauds and pecula-
tions, and its bold attempts to tighten the
burdens Of the people.
Resotoed, That the purpose of this con-
vention is to nominate and triumphanty
elect one who will CO operate in these com.
mendable and laudable efforts to reduce
taxation and to give pure and honest ad-
minstration to public affairs.
Nominations being called for, the Secre.
tary called the roll of counties: Allegany,
by X. I. Semmes, named l.. Victor Baugh-
man as the choice of her people; Garrett,
by Getty, and Washington, by William F.
Smith, seconded this nomination; Mont
gomery, by Thomas Anderson, named W.
Veirs Bouic, Jr., and Capt McSherry said,
while Frederick had no candidate, if her
gallant son was wanted she would allow
the use OF his name. The ballot resulted as
follows Baughman delegates llegany,
5; Garrett, 3; Frederick, 8; Washington, 5;
total, 10. Bouic-Montgomery, A total, 4.
On motion, Hon. s. o. Jones, of Mont,
gomory, made Mr.. Blughman's nomina-
ton unanimous. amid widest applause aud
vocilerous cheering.
A committee OF two from each county
Was then selected To notify Col. Bau gilman,
at Frederick, Of his nomination.
MIR. Smith, on seconding the nomination,
dwelt upon his personal love for Col Baugh-
man; his beautiful private life and his ii
deity to the laborers interests on the canal
He roundIy denounced all personal abuse Of
Mr. McComas, saying: "Our mortar boxes
are used TO build houses here we will have
clear and triumphant campaign
Mr.. Getty, of Garrett predicted Col Baugh
mans success in that county, and pledged
an united party support 10 him.
Capt. McSherry said his county would be
in the Democratic column this Fall, and
would show how her people honored their
worthy son.
The speeches made in the convention
were short and sensible. In making the
nomination Mr.. Semmes spoke of Colonel
Baughman's executive ability, business Ca.
pacity, and faithful AMI successful admins
tration Of the canal. He assured the con.
ventlon that all former factions in Allie
gany would support the nominee with
hearty enthusiasm and predicted his eec-
ton.
In nominating Mr.. Bouic Mr. Anderson
simply said he did 50 in obedience To the
wishes OF Montgomery county as expressed
in the primaries.
The convention was only in session one
hour.
Washington county Democrats predict
that McComas will carry that county by
four hundred. Col. Baughman's friends
placed the vote about US follows: Mont
gomery, 750; Frederick, 200, and Garrett,
100, for Baughman; total majoritles in coun-
ties ABOUT 1850.
They allow McComas 1000 in Washing.
ton and Alegany, claiming Baughmans
election by l5O to 200 majority. A warm
and active campaign will at once be inaugu-
rated.