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Domestic News September 19, 1861

The Smoky Hill And Republican Union

Junction City, Geary County, Kansas

What is this article about?

Union party caucus in Junction City precinct selected delegates W. K. Bartlett, E. A. Barker, Henry Spring, Robert Henderson, and George W. Martin for the county convention on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst. They were authorized for the district convention amid unanimous support against rebels.

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Proceedings of the Union Caucus.

Pursuant to call, the Union party of Junction City precinct met in caucus at the Eagle Hotel, in this place, on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst., for the purpose of selecting delegates to the County Convention.

Woodbridge Odlin was chosen to preside, and George W. Martin, Secretary.

The President arose and stated in a lucid manner the object of the meeting. The Convention then proceeded to vote on the names of the several persons presented as candidates for delegate. Those chosen were--W. K. Bartlett, E. A. Barker, Henry Spring, Robert Henderson, and George W. Martin.

By the unanimous vote of the convention, the above chosen persons were authorized to act as delegates to the District Convention.

The utmost unanimity prevailed throughout the session, and all had a realizing sense of the responsibility resting upon them. All were alike alive to the honor and interests of Davis county, and eager to save her from the clutches of the rebels, who, under the assumed name of Democracy, are endeavoring to get into power.

On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings of the Convention be published in The Smoky Hill and Republican Union.

The Convention adjourned amid rousing cheers for the Union.

Woodbridge Odlin, Pres't.
George W. Martin, Secretary.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Union Caucus Junction City Delegates Davis County County Convention District Convention Civil War Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Woodbridge Odlin George W. Martin W. K. Bartlett E. A. Barker Henry Spring Robert Henderson

Where did it happen?

Junction City Precinct, Davis County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Junction City Precinct, Davis County

Event Date

Tuesday Evening, The 17th Inst.

Key Persons

Woodbridge Odlin George W. Martin W. K. Bartlett E. A. Barker Henry Spring Robert Henderson

Outcome

delegates selected and authorized for district convention; proceedings published; adjourned with cheers for the union.

Event Details

Union party met in caucus at Eagle Hotel to select delegates to county convention. Woodbridge Odlin presided, George W. Martin served as secretary. After stating the object, voted on candidates and chose W. K. Bartlett, E. A. Barker, Henry Spring, Robert Henderson, and George W. Martin. Unanimously authorized them for district convention. Meeting showed unanimity and resolve against rebels posing as Democrats.

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