The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-09-19
For Sheriff. Iohn I. Norcross.

The Republican convention to nominate
;, the next Sheriff of Burlington county wa
held in the Court House on Saturday
= 1t was an enthusiastic gathering, the feel
ing running high for John ]. Norcross
but there was good nature throughout
and while many were disappointed yet al
agreed that everybody could not win anC
harmony prevailed when the convent or
adjourned.
e Hon. Joshua E. Borton called the con
vention to order, and asked for nomina
lions for chairman. Maurice B. Comfort
! of Chester, was named. He Immediately
asked who should act as secretaries
H. D. Torrie, of Riverside, and Spencer
III. Powell, of Lumberton, were chosen
The roll was called and all townships and
election districts named. The chairman
appointed the following committees
Permanent Or0anfzdtion-Harry L. Knight
Medford; Thomas A. Hines, Burlington; Mar
! tin II. Girven, Northampton
Thomas W Ridgway. Chesterfield; Frederick
w. Shedaker, Burlington township
city Alfred Il. Patterson, Mansfield; Firman
Dubeli, Westampton.
Another roll call was then ordered to
discover whether the credentials were all
in proper shape, after which a recess of ten
minutes was taken.
On re assembling the committees re-
ported in the usual stereotyped way, and
the work of the convention proceeded.
The roll was called for nominations for
Sheriff. Without special remark Beverly
township named Charles X. Vausciyer
David R. Brown, of Bordentown city,
said it was his pleasure as well as his duty
to present a candidate from that city.
1t had been more than 80 years since Bor-
dentown had been honored with a county
office Edwin s. Buzby, whom he presented
for consideration, Is prominently identi-
fled with the old families of the county,
and had rendered conspicuous and effect
i've service to the county in the Board
of FreehOlders.
Burlington city was the next to respond
lCol. J Frank Cline being the spokesman.
In the convention three years ago it was
his privilege to present the name OF citi-
zen of Burlington for the Office now under
consideration. 1t was not expected then
that success would follow the effort. but it
} was more in accordance with custom
J that is almost law in the Republican
party, to present name in order that the
people may become acquainted with the
candidate, and to make investigation of his
character in case he appear later. The
searchlight of investigation had been
turned upon the man lie would name and
nothing detrimental had been brought to
the surface. This man was not has
, been, but is IAN is, " and is up and doing.
, For many years he has been identified
with the Republican party, and has done
good service In the Board of Freeholders,
free from all factional disturbances, and
when elected will conduct the Sheriff's
office on business principles. Such man
, is John ]. Norcross
DIR. A. H. Patterson, of Mansfield, nomi-
mated young Republican from Mansfield,
Charles Carslake.
Charles Andrews spoke for Mount Laurel
and named Richard G. Dudley. He is an
) old soldier, one who has fought and bled
: | for his country, and who never failed in
! Ibis loyalty to his nation or his party
|, Elwood Griscom, of Chester, also spoke
in behalf of Mr.. Dudley. who he desig
mated as an old soldier and an old friend
! He recalled the fact that, during the dark
days of the Rebellion, when President
Lincoln wanted man to represent this
country at London, he selected. mar
; named Dudley. During those days meI
were also needed at home, on the FIELD
: of battle. Richard G. Dudley left com
! Portable home and went to the front at the
time his services were needed. After re
calling many instances in the life of chit
old friend" Mr.. Griscom closed with al
eloquent appeal for support. adding tina
no mistake would be made in nominating
Richard G. Dudley.
The balloting then began, and resulted
9 thus
First ballot. Norcross, S43; Dudley, IS
, Buzby, IS; Vansciver, 10; Carslake, 81
f Second ballot, Norcross, 404; Dudley
294; Buzby. IS; Vansciver, 4.
4 Before the first ballot Waa announced
s the Mansfield delegation withdrew tn,
, name of Charles Carslake and cast its vot
for Norcross. Others who had voted TO
lCSrslake wanted to change, but the chat
r did not recognize them.
7 Before the second ballot was announced
] a delegate from the third district of North
t ampton changed from Buzby to Norcross
: This was followed by other changes, ant
: the convention was soon in an uproar an(
e the cheering that followed was deafening
The chairman had lost the little control h
had over the gathering, and there wer
cries from all parts of the house to max
the nomination of Norcross unanimous
Finally the secretaries were able to an
nounce that Norcross had sufficient vote
to nominate him. and the motion to max
unanimous was adopted.
Then there were loud cries for Norcross
!, Custom was thrown to the winds, and in
stead of having committee appointed T.
bring the successful, as well as the unsuc
u cessful candidates before the convention
Mr.. Norcross was brought in and thanke
a the delegates for their favorable considers
n ton, and promised to do all in his powe
to give a clean administration.
The chairman then raped for order tina
the committee on resolutions might report
ID but the convention did not care anything
c about that little detail and the delegate
began to leave the room. A motion wa
adopted authorizing the County Commit
: tee to appoint the advisory members, an
II then the resolutions were read to almos
/. empty benches. They declared as follows
d We,the Republicans of the county of BurliI
ton, in convention assembled, renew our allie
glance tothe principles set forth in the Stat
q and National Republican platforms adopte
a in 1904.
e We rejoice in the success of President Roos,
u welt in promoting peace between Russia an
n We endorse the wise and conservative &C
mnistration of the Governor of this State
e Edward Caspar Stokes, and approve his e
v forts to secure the reduction of taxation
the lowest possible rate consistent with tn
requirements of government when honestl
Is and economically administered.
, We demand careful and strict economy Il
:, the expenditure of public money.
u We demand the enactment of Legislation
o that shall more effectually regulate the us
n of the public highways of this State by auto
= mobiles.
e We recommend to the favorable considers
/, ton of all good citizens the candidates thi
4 day placed In nomination and pledge then
= our united support.
The successful candidates were brough
before the convention, with the exception
y of MIR. Dudley, who did not happen to b
u in the room. They gave their word t
e support the ticket. When the last on
J, had spoken Mr.. Dudley came in but til
i majority of the delegates had left tn
: room, and he had to speak to an audienc
! of not over so people.