The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
Republican County Convention.

thusiastic gathering of representative men
of the party.
C. A. Skillman, Esq, of this city, was
made Chairman, and William G. Calls,
editor of the H,aterdon Republican,
Secretary.
The Chairman, in taking the chair,
made an appropriate address and an
nounced the following committees:
On Credentials-W. F. Hayhurst, ia
cob Van Doren, W. L. Scott.
On Resolutions IN. W. Voorhees,, Clark
Pierson, Jonathan Higgins. Thos. Palmer.
Horn, Benjamin Burd.
After call of the townships, the con-
vention proceeded to the nomination of
candidates.
The name of Capt. John Shields was
presented for State Senator, and he was
unanimously nominated.
DR.. .. II. Sproul, jain T. Cox and
Stephen Large we're named for Surrogate.
Mr.. Large's name was withdrawn and
DIR. o. II. Sproul received the nomina-
| tion.
Charles N. Reading, of FrenchtoWn,
and William G.. Simpson, of High Bridge,
were nominated for Assembly.
A committee was appointed to bring
the candidates before the convention.
They soon appeared aud accepted their
nominations in fitting remarks.
The Committee on Resolutions present.
ed the following, which were adopted:
The Republican party of Hunterdon
county rejoice that they are members OF
the great Republican party OF the Nation
IA party that had its birth in love of
human liberty and whose aim is to secure
to every man his rights-which has ever
stood by and for whatever elevates man
aud secures to every individual the greatest
good as an individual and as a member
| of society.
That the present administration OF Ma
tional affairs has more than realized all
the evils foretold in case of its success.
Its leading measure is pronounced by its
head as a measure of pertidy and dishonor
and so unworthy OF the support that the
| President felt constrained to withhold
therefrom the executive approval.
That the present condition of the coun-
| try>presents an object lesson upon which
we look with regret, especially when con-
| trasted with the prosperity that prevailed
during the preceding Republican admin
istration, when Republican principles and
Republican measures were producing their
legitimate fruits.
That to secure the best interests Of the
| people of eur State and Nation, it is of
vital importance that the Republican can
didate for Congress be elected es our
| Representative TO Congress, and that we
| pledge the nominee of our Congressional
convention, Hon. Mahlon Pitney, our
earnest and untiring support.
aaThat we endorse the work of the recent
Republican Legislature OF New Jersey in
| repeating legislation creating unnecessary
offices and expensive sinecures, cutting
down extravagant salaries, reducing the ex-
penses OF government and removing from
the statute books laws offensive to the
moral well-being OF the people.
That we endorse the official record Of
| our member OF the Legislature from the
First District, Charles N. Reading, and
| commend him as man who honestly,
conscientiously and ably represented his
constituents.
That we heartily endorse and will work
earnestly for the whole ticket nominated
by this convention.
Mahlon Pitney. Esq candidate for
Congress, was introduced and made a
ringing address. He was heartily ap-
plsuded and cheered.
The following County Executive Com
mittee was appointed:
|. Alexandra-AlonZo Butler
East Bethehem-E p. Baylor.
West Bethlehem-Simeon ii. Smith.
Clinton-F. A. Young.
Clinton Borough-S. Terriberry.
North Delaware-Joseph Haines.
South Deaware-D. V. L. Schenck.
East Amwell-J. j. Horn.
Franklin-J. Il. Robertson.
Frenchtown-Charles N. Reading.
High Bridge-L. w Poland.
Naturalization g. Rapp.
Kingwood-Jos. s. Hampton.
East Lebanon-John q. Apgar.
West Lebanon George s. Foss.
Lambertvile-Frst Ward, George w.
Naylor; Second Ward, Frank Barkley
Third Ward, Edward Silvers.
East Rarlan-Charles +. Felmly.
West Raritan- George w. Fulper.
North Readington--S. X. Large
South Readington-Joseph lirokaw.
East Tewksbury-A. l.. Alpaugh
West Tewksbury-L. ID. Sutton.
Unioh-Bcnjam Burd.
West Amwel-Rchard ii. Runkle.
AT Large-John T. Cox.
Stephen B. Smith, the Oldest fireman
10 this city and probably 10 the State, oc.
cepes most Of his spare time in splicing
ropes, and i. is said that there is no splice