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Republican County Convention

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Day
18
Month
February
Year
1891
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Public Domain
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The republican eounty convention for this eounty met at the Court house Tuesday,Jat 11 o'clock, a. m. Henry D. Plattof Pittsfleld was called to the chair as temporary presiding officer, and Evart H. Scott was made temporary secretary. The following committees were appointed : On permanent organization - W. M. Osband, of Ypsilanti ; W. K. Childs of AnnArbor; Wm. Judson of Chelsea. Credentials - Robert Campbell, of AnnArbor; J. C. Bemis, of Ypsilanti; Kred. B. Braun, of Ann Arbor Town. Resolutions - A. J. Sawyer, Andrew Campbell, Dr. C. G. Darling. The convention then adjourned to 1 :30 p. m. Upon re-assembling the temporary officers were made permanent, and the following delegates were accorded seats in the convention : Ann Arbor City, lst Ward - Leonanl Bassett, A. J. Sawyer, Job Marshall, Robert Campbell, G. F. Allmendinger, W. K. Childs. 2nd Ward- C. B. Davison, A. C. Schumacher, J. Heinzman, W. J. Just. 3rd Ward- W. E. Walker, R. Spokes, W. J. Clark. 4th Ward - John F. Lawrence, H. A. Williams, J. C. Knowlton, Geo. H. Pond, Jerome Freeman. 5th Ward- Eli S. llanly, John W. Maroney, N. D. Gates. 6th Ward - J. E. Sumner, Wm. Biggs, Dr. Darling. Ann Arbor Township - Evart H. Scott, John Keppler, Fred B. Braun, S. B. Winans. Augusta - Elias P. Stone, Joseph Harris, Hiram P. Thompson, Jerome Williams, Wm. Dansingburg. Pittefleld- M. F. Case, Thomas J. Sinurthwaite, Andrew Campbell, H. D. Platt. Lima - Godfrey Luick, Xathau Pierce, J. Easton, Wm. Stocking. Scio- John L. Smith, H. Ball, John W. Rosier, A. R. Beal, John Tubbs, Frank Phelps. Lyndon - Lester Canfield, Richard Clark, Wm. Canfield. Sylvan - A. M. Freer, Wrn. Jackson, W. G. Kempf, C. H. Kempf, James L. Gilbert, Wm. Bacon, H. S. Holmes, Timothy Wallace. Ypsilanti Town - Geo. Wiard, James C. Bemiss, W. E. Crittenden, Wm. H. Lay, Wm. M. Osband. Ypsilanti City, first ward - Norman Redner, R. H. Felton, Frank Rathfon, P. W. Carpenter. 2nd ward- David Edwards, Henry S. Boutell, Geo. C. Smithe. 3d ward- Myron Cady, Harlo Wells, Joel Wirtman, A. Mayhew. 4th ward - Thomas D. Creech, Albert Seymore, Stanton Ferguson. 5th ward - Hiram Boutell, F. C. Moriarty, O. B. Bradley, Ik. Davis. Salem - John D. Haywood, A. C. Yansickle, Fred C. Wheeler, Wm. R. Hamilton. Webster- W. H. Weston, Jas. McColl, A. J. Sawyer, Edwin Buil. The oonvention then divided into representativedistricts and elected the following delegates to the State convention : FIRST DISTRICT. George C. Smithe, of Ypsilanti. Henry D. Platt, of Pittsfield. J. C. Bemis, Ypsilanti Town. W. L. Raymond, Sharon. A. F. Freeman, Manchester. Hiram Thompson, Augusta. P. W. Carpenter, Ypsilanti. i Geo. D. Wiard, Ypsilanti Town. M. F. Case, Pittsfield. SKCOXD DISTRICT. Lester Canfield, of Lyndon. Evart H. Seott, of Ann Arbor Town. Jas. L. Gilbert, of Sylvan. John F. Lawrence, Ann Arbor. Nathan Pierce, Lima. A. R. Beal, Scio. Edward Ball, Webster. A. J. Sawyer, Ann Arbor. Thos. Birkett, Dexter. A. J. Sawyer, from the committee on resolutions, presented the following: The Republicans of Washtenaw county, in convention assembled, affirm our continued faith in the fundamental principies of the Republican party, and declare First- That in the administration of President Harrison we recognize a careful, intelligent, economical and honest administration of national aflairs. Second- That it is the duty of the general government, at all times, at home and abroad, to guaran tee to all its citizens the right to lile, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Third - No republican form of government can long exist that denies to any of its citizens a voice in public affairs. It is, therefore, the imperative duty of the general government to protect the humblest of its citizens, everywhere within the borders of this republic, in bis right to vote for the party and persons of his choice, and to have that vote properly canvassed and honestly returned. Fourth - The Republican party is the party of protection to home interests and home industries, and to that policy it has devoted itself unhesitatingly, and the prosperity of our people on every hand is an evidence of the wisdom of that policy. Fifth - That in the consummation of the industrial alliance, between this Republic and Brazil, we recognize an act of profound statesmanship, well worthy of the republican party and of that grand old stalwart Jas. G. Blaine, through whose masterly diplomacy the great result was achieved. Sixth - That while we would not disturii the friendly relations existing between us and our Canadian brethren, we ciinnot ïail to sec that our interests, social, financia! and political are oue, and we sliall hail with delight the dawn of that day that sliall make us one people. Seventh - We believe our system of Judiciary to be the crowing L'lory of our republican institutions, ana in order to muiutain the high standing it bas justly attained, a wise choice of our best men should be made by our coming convention. Eighth - And we believe that all State and National conveutions should be a fair exponent of the wishes of the majority ot the party, and we most eraphatically condenm any packing of caucuses, or capping of con vent ions, as being destructivo of the best interests of the Republican party. Ninth - In the coming convention, the well being of the University of Michigan is largely at stake, and we bespeak at the hands of that convention, such a selection of standard bearers as will inspire the confidence of the whole people in its continuad prosperity. Upon the resolutions Andrew Campbell, of Pittsfield made a strong speech in favor of the resolutions, and in favor of each republican sinking all selfishness for the benefit of the great republican party. Col. H. S. Dean being called out said he had very little to say except that he was a republican, always had been, always expected to be, and always voted his ticket. John F. Lawrence being called out spoke in favor of harmony in the ranks of the party. He was interested in the triumph of republican principies and the success of the republican party, and the only possible way to accomplish that is by united effort and united action. There must be mutual concessions, and each member of the party must take hold and work for success, with this spirit actuating the party there is nothing in the world to prevent one of the sweeping old-time republican victories. The Carpeuters' Union of this city has resolved to push for a nine hour working day, and to aid the same will hole meetings for the next two months. On Friday evening, Feb. 27th, there will be a mass meeting, at which prominent speakers will be present. .Admiral David D. Porter, of the United State navy, died on Friday last at his home in Washington, of fatty degeneration of the heart. He was a prominent figure of war times, and stood at the head of the American navy. He was born in Delaware, June 8, 1813. His remains were interred in the Arlington Xational cemeterv.

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