Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 July 1880 — FROCEEDINGS [ARTICLE]

FROCEEDINGS

Of the National Greenback and Labor Representative joint convention, held at Salem school house, Newton county, Ind., July 20t.h, 1880. The convention met pursuant to call, at 11 o’clock, a. m., for the purpose of placing in nomination a candidate to represent Jasper and Newton counties in the General Assembly of Indiana, and was called to order by Aaron Lyons. On motion, Andrew Hess, of Newton county was elected permanent chairman, and Ezra C, Nowels, secretary. On motion, the chair appointed C. H. Price, Z. Spitlcr and Thos. Boroughs as committee to determine basis of representation,. Committee reported thqt county be entjtleci to one delegate for every 40 votes, or fraction over 20, cast'for Henly James in 1878, give to Jasper 13, and to Newton 14 votes. On motion, the convention proceeded to nomination of a candidate for representative. Dr. M. L. Urmstead, of Newton, presented the name of Capt. James A. Burnham, or Jasper, and Mr. Prank DeHaven presented the name of Z. Spitler.of Newton. Mr. S. declined, and seconded the nomination of Mr. Burnham, which was agreed to by acclamation. On motion, Z. Spitler, of Newton, and Thos. Boroughs, of Jasper, were appointed committee for Representative district. Qn motion, the secretary was directed to furnish a copy of proceedings to each newspaper in the district, with request that the same be published. On motion, the convention adjourned. ANDREW HESS. Ezra C. Nowels, Chairman. Sec’y.