The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-10-19
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

4 was uelu at remington yesterday.
There was large attendance of dele
gates and others, and the best of feel
ing was manifested. There was a feel
/ ing of confidence that the Republicans
could win, not only ON the State tick
eft, but on the county ticket
The convention was called to order
at p. NJ, by John I. Cox, chairman
of the county executive committee.
Walter f. HayhWst, Esq, was made
chairman, and VIM. G. Calls, secre-
tary. Mr.. Hayhurst made spirited
and eloquent speech on taking the
chair.
The chair appointed J. c. Haynes,
Clark Pierson and Chas. n. Reading
committee ON resolutions, which
committee reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted
The Republicans of the County of
Hunterdon i'll convention assembled,
declare
We heartily reailirm our allegiance
to the principles of the Republican
party rs enunciated by the Republican
National Convention Mt St Louis in
1896.
We believe in the gold standard,
which has given us II currency equal
to the best in the world; Il dollar that
does not shrink i'll the pocket of the
poor man nor expand i'll the pocket of
the rich man.
We believe in protection to Ameri-
can industries, which has not only
give us the control of our own markets
but has enabled MS to secure large
proportion of the worlds trade
We commend the administration of
President Mckinley, which has not
only led to prosperity mt home, but to
respect and admiration abroad; which
in 60 days created, armed. and equip
ped avast army, and i'll 80 days won
victories, both ON hand and sea, never
equalled III the worlds history; which
has made our flag n welcome sight
throughout the world, and has de-
stroyed II tyranny fattened by hum
dreds of years of bloody aggression.
One who has shown himself SO capable |
in the trying times of war, we trust |
implicitly 10 reap its fruits and To es-
tablish peaceful and beneiicent |
government for our new territory.
We heartily commend the manage
ment of eut State affairs, both by our
late Governor John W. Griggs and by |
Foster Nj. Voorhees,, II son of old Hun
terdon, OF whom we are proud, and we |
pledge to him our hearty support M
our candidate for Governor, believing
that in his fearlessneas and upright
ness, the interests of our great State
will he safe.
We congratulate the people of Hun
terdon county upon the magnificent
record of Hon. Mnhlon Pitncy, who
for four years has so capably repre-
scented tins District i'll the National
Congress, and whose public life has
reflected such honor. not only upon
the people of tins District. but upon
the whole State.
We commend to the voters our can
didate for Congress, John |. Blnir
Kelley, as one who can he safely trust
ed to work persistently and honestly
for the welfare of this District
We pledge ourselves To the election
of the candidates nominated by this
convention for members of the As-
sembly and County Clerk.
II was then resolved to proceed with
the nomination of candidate for
county clerk. The following persons
were named: BY Frenchtown, Jnmes
T.. sherman; by Holland, Luther W.
Miller; by Raritan, Edward Silvers, of
Lamhertyille. Mr.. Sherman declined
On vote being taken, Mr.. Miller re-
ceiyed II votes and MIR. Silvers II.
On motion OF Judge Herr, the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Silvers was made unani-
nous
A recess of fifteen minutes was taken
to make Assembly nominations. Upon
reassembing, the names of Pierson
Wood, of the old First District and
Edward G. Johnson, Of the Second
District were presented and ratified
by the convention.
The candidates were presented to
the convention aud each accepted in
few words.
Following this, JohnI. Blair Kelley,
candidate for Congress, was presented
to the convention and made stirring
speech. He was heartily applauded.
The following county executive com
mittee was then appointed and the
convention adjourned
Alexandria A. Butler.
H. Bethlehem Jno. W. Wene.
w. Bethlehem S. H. Smith.
Clinton Boro. G. Tomson.
Clinton Tsp Geo. II Hoffman.
Delaware Edward Sheppard.
T.. Amwell J. j. Horn.
Franklin Geo. w. Cronce.
Frenchtown Chas N. Reading.
High Bridge A. Christie.
junction f. u. Baylor.
Holand-A. C. Rapp.
Kingwood j. III. Stull.
liambertyille
lst Ward r.. A. Montgomery.
ID Ward Frank Barkley
3D. Ward Edward Silvers.
T.. Lebanon w. Il. Warman.
w. Lebanon-Jno. S. Force.
T.. Rartan -Chas. +. Femley.
w Raritan Geo w. Fulper.
w. Readington-S X. Large.
S. Readington-Jas Brokaw.
Il. Tewksbury- Mellick.
w. Tewksbury-Jno. II. Moore.
Union-Wm. McCrea
w. Amwell-Chas. Il. HoIcombe.
Stockton Eden b. Hunt.
At Large John T. Cox.
Are you ruptured Mr. Shamalia |
has had 90 years experience applying |
trueuou He will aIlaur ,,o,, a., tuoor al a |