The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-14
DR.. ]. W. HERRING FOR SENATOR.
Unanimously Nominated Amid Great En-
thuSiasm by the Democratic Convention.

political convention ever held in Carroll was
| the Democratic county convention on Monday
| last
Most Of the districts laid factional differ
enceS aside, and sent delegates to the convan-
vention regardless Of their previous utilization,
and the convention was IN fact a representa-
| tive body.
But one sentiment pervaded the convention.
| Every delegate and every spectator was en-
| thusiastic for the nomination of DR.. J. W.
Herring for State Senator -
! Chairman Grouse of the Central Committee
called the convention to order, and proposed
DR.. George H. Brown, of New Windsor. for
temporary chairman, and +. NJ Anderson. of
| Mt. Airy for secretary.
As there were no contcsting delegates, a
| committee on credentials was dispensed with.
and on motion Of W. H. Ruby, of Hampstead,
the temporary officers were made permanent,
and the chair announced that the convention
was ready to proceed and that nominations
were in order for State Senator.
William II. Thomas, Of the Westminster
bar, placed in nomination Dir. Joshua W. Her
! ing, Cashier of Union National Bank of West
minister. He spoke as follows:
"Mr. President, in rising to discharge Il duty,
which is a great pleasure as well, ! can not
pass by unnoticcd the sad event which has oc-
casioned the calling together Of this comvcn-
Pinkncv j. Bennett, we Democrats have lost
an ardent and jealous worker. the citizens Of
Westminster and Carroll county a warm
hearted and generous friend, and the State Of
Maryland Il Senator who was ever watchful
of and eager to serve the best interest Of his
people: and no convention Of Democrats of
Carroll county ever had more important
duty to perform, more important to the Demo
cratic party, more important to the people of
our county and state, than has the convention
| here assembled, and charged with the duty Of
nominating his successor. Democrats through
out the State are looking to the approaching
election in Carroll county to establish Demo
cratic majority in the State Senate, and the
result of that election must OF necessity depend
| largely upon the wisdom and prudence with
which this convention discharges its duty.
The choice Of this convention should be such
as will be accepted by all good citizens as
having been made in the best interest of the
party and Of the people of the county and
state. 1t gives me, therefore. great pleasure,
Mr.. President, to present to this convention
the name of Il gentleman whose integrity,
manhood and character are above reproach:
| whose tried and mwavering democracy has
grown stronger with the vigOr of maturer
years; whose faith in the principles OF and
allegiance to the party have ever found express
sion in his readiness and willingness to lend
his influence and services to its cause, with
out desire or hope Of reward; whose devotion
to his party and the welfare Of his county alone
could induce him to give up for the time the
comforts of his home; whose unquestioned
ability and familiarity with affairs render
him eminently fitted for the position, and
whose name will carry with it the confidence
and respect Of every good citizen OF Carroll
county, and have the honor of nominating
for the State Senate Dir. Joshua W. Herring.
| I Applause. long and enthusiastic.
DR.. Purcell, of SykesvIIc, seconded the
nomination DR. Herring. and said
''Mr. President rising to second the
| nomination., do so with sense ofdeepest con-
| viction. need only say am from Freedom.
| But | feel here somewhat like Saul among the
| Prophets, rs it may seem strange that l. an
| Episcopal clergyman, should he here advo-
eating the politics of my heart. ! am doing
so because | am honestly persuaded that the
| principles of Democracy are imperishable.
| and are 50 because they are externally true and
are the best conScrvers Of the rights of men.
! Otherwise | would not seem ambitious to adj
vance my political sentiments or in any way
make it appear that | am seeking this sort Of
! nOtOrety. | am called a German Democrat.
! Perish names! Democracy is above indivd-
uals. 1t will live when names perish. do not
! know the gentleman whose nomination | have
! the hohof 10 Secohu. 90 hio" MN l" ne
true Democrat, and that IS enough for me.
That he Is a gentleman above reproach, above
mere persona ambition to gain seat in the
| Senate OF Maryland; that he IS above all a
! Democrat who will surely lead the united
! Democracy Of Carroll county to victory.
| What more do we want? That Is all that true
! Democracy needs Some while ago | saw III
| the Baltimore Imcijcaa that the Republicans
Reeded the Senator from CaltoH and that
| they coHid elect him. But this can never be
brought 10 pass if we, the Democrats of Carroll,
stand true to ourselves. to party, and party
interest. Let us show the full united strength
Of our ballot. and then we will teach The Re
pubIicans that the Democracy Of Carroll colln-
| ty still fearlessIy exist. While coming from
my home this morning Republican told me