Bridgeton pioneer., 1888-07-05
GEO. w. MCGOWAN, Publisher.
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Organization Effected.

Organization Effected.
There is but little doubt that the
Republicans of this locality are fully
enthused and aroused on the coming
campaign, Judging from the manner
in which they turned out last week
and formed an organization which will
make it's influence felt before election
day rolls around.
Over one hundred of our best citizens
assembled in the hall Thursday night
despite the elements and short notice of
the call, and were called to order by j.
Boyd Nixon, Esq In doing this, the
lawyer made a neat little speech, which
voiced the sentiments of all present.
He said: Had Cleveland, the Presi-
dent, remained quiet during his ad
ministration, all might have been well
with him, and the people of the United
States would, perhaps, have returned
him to the chair, but his years of office
had developed within him a feeling of
magnitude, and he made several grand
mistakes. Cleveland has not proved
himself brilliant man. 1t will be re-
membered that he called for the re-
turn of the Rebel flags and when he
saw what turmoil he had raised, he
showed the white feather by hiding
behind poor Gen. Drum, who had
nothing to do with the flags whatever.
Then he showed how much interest he
had in the soldiers when he vetoed the
pension bill, and he himself, not hav-
ing the courage to battle for his coun-
try at the time of danger. The diplo-
matte affairs with England and Mexico
were also disgraceful; but, said Mr..
Nixon, even all of this might have
been forgotten had it not been that he
suddenly launched out his free trade
message. This action has given the
Republicans an opportunity to sweep
out the party in power, and the men,
whom the Republican Convention,
after long debating put at the head
of the tickets, will be elected. At
this the meeting applauded loudly and
cheers were given for Ben Harrison.
Robert Dubois then nominated
David Mcbride for temporary chair
man, and he was unanimously elected.
Upon assuming the chair he thanked
the members for the honor, and pre-
dicted Republican victory next Novem-
ber. Thomas w. Trenchard, Esq,
was chosen Secretary, and the meet
ing resolved to form itself in Repub-
lican Campaign Club. The following
preamble and resolution was offered
by L. d. H. Gilmour Esq. .,and adopted:
WHEREAS. The Republicans of the
United States by their delegates in
convention assembled have adopted
tariff policy of the Democratic party
advocated by their President and
representatives 10 congress and have
declared for the protection of Ameri
can industries by a reasonable tariff,
and have nominated for President
and Vice President Benjamin Harr-
son, of Indiana, and Levi P. Morton,
of New York, be it
Resolred, By the Republicans of
Bridgeton that we do most heartily
endorse the platform of the party as
promulgated and pledge our indi.
vidual support to the party and ticket.
A committee of two from each ward,
will be appointed by the chair to ef
feet permanent organization.
The chair appointed Isaiah Barnes,
w. w. Robbins and B. W. Minch
committee on rooms.
The roll was opened for signatures,
and nearly all present signed their
names, and the meeting adjourned un-
til Tuesday evening, July 10th. The
roll was left with Jacob Mengle, Sam
uel Steinmetz, and Daniel Sharp to
obtain signatures.
DR.. David Streets, OF this city, will
about the middle of next month leave
this city for Minneapolis, where he
will make his future home. This
change is made because of the poor
health of the young physician. DIR.
David Street has become deservedly
popular in this city, and there will be
wide felt regret at the change. How
ever the PIONEER sincerely wishes the
doctor much success in his new field.
There is movement on foot which