THE CORTLAND STANDARD UP TO ITS OLD TRICKS.

The Cortland News, Friday, October 21, 1881.

The Cortland Standard Up to Its Old Tricks.

   The rumors on the streets to the effect that the Cortland Standard and the little clique of sorehead republicans for which it is the mouthpiece, were intent upon opposing the election of Hon. A. A. Carley to the Assembly, we were unable to credit until the issue of that journal yesterday, when to our astonishment it contained a milk and water article on Mr. Carley, full of damning praise. It is characteristic of the Standard to oppose anything and everything that would reflect honor on the republican party of Cortland county. The article in question is in tone similar to one that appeared in that journal on Judge Smith some two weeks before it came out, and demanded his impeachment. [William H. Clark, publisher of the Cortland Standard, and Clayton H. Buell, publisher of the Cortland News, were both Republicans—CC editor.]

Obituary.

   In the death of Maj. John J. Adams, which occurred on the 30th ult., Cortland loses one of her oldest and worthiest citizens. Born in Northumberland, Saratoga Co., July 12, 1789, he removed to Preble in this county, when a young man and many years ago settled in Cortland village on Adams street—named after him [now Homer Avenue—CC editor].

   In early life and until within a few years [sic] he was very active in his benevolences and many an older person can bear grateful testimony to his kindness and generosity. He was in his prosperous days liberal almost to a fault. He was true to everybody; but more than ordinarily attached to his friends, of whom he enjoyed a large circle. His first vote was cast in 1810 and his last for James A. Garfield in 1880, and he was accustomed to speak with pride of the fact that during the whole seventy years he never missed but one election and that was when he was sick. He was formerly a Whig but joined the Republican party at its organization and has always been true to his party and its principles.

   On the 27th day of March, 1819, he received his commission as Major of the 58th Regiment of Infantry, it being signed by Gov. DeWitt Clinton and now highly prized by the family.

   About fifty years ago he joined the Presbyterian church in this village under the ministrations of Rev. Mr. Johnson and has ever since been a consistent member.

   For several years past he has been confined to his home by declining health where willing hands of affectionate daughters have rendered all the assistance which love prompted by duty could give. At last death has come to his relief. He passes from our mortal vision. But the universal verdict of all who knew him is that the life of Maj. Adams was not in vain and that is the best that can be said of any.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

Dr. J. C. Nelson Nominated for the Assembly.

   The democratic county nominating convention assembled at Fireman's Hall in this village, Tuesday afternoon. The convention was called to order by the venerable M. S. Van Hoesen, of Preble, the chairman of the democratic county committee, who nominated Wilson Greene, of Willett, chairman. Mr. Van Hoesen then appointed Dr. F. Hyde, of Cortland, and O. Porter, Esq., of Homer, to escort Mr. Greene to the chair. Dr. Hyde declined the honor, however, on the ground that he was not a delegate. Mr. Greene managed to find his way to the chair and in a few appropriate remarks thanked the convention for the compliment of being made the presiding officer. E. M. Hulbert, of Cortland, nominated Mr. Turner as one of the secretaries and on motion George L. Warren, of Cortland, was also nominated secretary.

   The convention seemed to be very creditably officered but there was a very light following. When one takes into consideration the fact that not over one half the towns took the trouble to send delegates, some idea of the utter demoralization of the Cortland county democracy may be had. Even the town of Solon that has heretofore been considered the stronghold of democracy held no caucus. The calling of the roll by towns after the completion of the organization of the convention developed these facts.

   Now and then a citizen of the unrepresented towns was discovered to be present, when somebody would move that he be authorized by the convention to act as a delegate. It will be remembered that the Cortland Democrat denounced the republicans for having filled two vacant seats in the Solon delegation at the late republican county convention. We suppose however, that journal will be as dumb as an oyster over the action of the democracy in filling up whole delegations from several towns in this manner.

   Cuyler was represented in the democratic convention by a blind man, and so hard pushed were the "unterrified" for men to occupy the position of delegates that it was moved to authorize him to cast six votes,—the number of delegates to which that town is entitled.

   The immense corporosity of the editor of the Democrat was observed being led into the hall by alleged editor Clark of the Standard, the latter leaving his charge leaning against a partition soon after departed, with the understanding it is supposed, that the Democrat should furnish the Standard with a report of the proceedings of the convention.

   At this juncture Mr. Van Hoesen moved that the convention proceed to nominate a candidate tor Member of Assembly. The roll of delegates was first called, however, when E. M. Hulbert moved that the convention nominate Dr. J. C. Nelson, of Truxton, by acclamation. This motion was nastily adopted as it was thought if a ballot was taken the Doctor's real friends would have an opportunity to withdraw his name, as it was well known that Dr. Nelson did not crave the honor even were it possible for him to be elected. It is a matter of wonder to many that the Doctor did not instruct his friends to prohibit his name from going before the convention as his nomination only means defeat at the polls, and as the Doctor enjoys an enviable medical reputation not only in the county but the State, an election would in reality be a damage to his business. His most intimate and best friends in Truxton will vote against his election for those very reasons.

   What the democracy thought to be a sly trick by which they hope to win the total abstinence vote, was the nomination of Warren Salsbury, of Homer, for County Treasurer, Mr. Salsbury having already been nominated by the prohibitionists for the same office. That little "racket" will not be very taking however, as Robert Bushby, the regular republican nominee is a consistent temperance man and is entirely satisfactory to the prohibitionists.

   Mr. Van Hoesen moved the nomination of Seth Hobart, of Preble, for Justice of Sessions by viva voce. An amendment was moved that the convention elect by ballot, as the original motion was not seconded. E. M. Hulbert moved an election by ballot, which was carried. This served to develop the number of delegates present. Whole number of votes cast 48, of which Baily received 34, blank 14. Herman Hunt was then nominated for coroner by acclamation.

   Mr. Benjamin then addressed the convention, stating the reason for the omission of naming a candidate for Overseer of the Poor, it was thought the present incumbent George Murrry, Jr., of Homer, who was appointed by the democratic Board of Supervisors last fall to serve in place of Silas Blanchard deceased, would according by law hold over. Mr. Porter also stated that he had examined the statutes and had found a decision of the Court of Appeals that he thought covered the case in question, as there had been no call issued for the holding of a convention to elect delegates to attend a Senatorial convention which was held in Syracuse last Wednesday, and Van Hoesen moved that the convention proceed to elect them, which resulted in the choice of the following: Frank Plum, Charles F. Brown, M. Van Hoesen, H. D. Freer, Dwight Miller.   After which M. C. Bingham, of McGrawville, and C. O. Coon, were nominated for School Commissioners for the first and second districts respectively. The regular business of the convention...[A section of this page is smudged with ink and illegible. Below it we continue copy.—CC editor] Doctor [Hyde] earnestly counseling the democracy to stifle individual jealousies and fractional strife and all pull for the ticket.

   If all men who call themselves democrats could show so clean a record as Dr. Hyde and as honest a purpose in his political acts and thoughts, that party could justly lay some claim to public favor. That not being the case, the people prefer the great republican party, the party of ideas, the party of progress, the party that wiped the great stain of slavery from the escutcheon of the republic.

  

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   I will now agree to not call Hon. Wesley Hooker “Truthful (?) Wesley" until after election. B. JONES. [B. B. Jones was publisher of the Cortland Democrat—CC editor.]

   The purloiners of Photographer Silverman’s show case will probably feel the iron grip of the Sheriff if it is not returned forthwith.

   It is plain to understand now why W. H. Clark and John Fredericks were "hobknobbing" with democrats on the day of the democratic county convention.

   "Truthful (?) Wesley," alleged Editor Clark and Dennis McCarthy's General-Utility Man, will find there are a few Carley republicans left in Cortland county next November.

   Clayton H. Buell, Esq., editor of the Cortland NEWS, dropped into the Tribune office last evening for a friendly chat. Mr. Buell wields a sharp pen, and THE NEWS is one of the spiciest weeklies in the State.—Binghamton Sunday Tribune.

   Citizens of Cortland will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Alabaster, the wife of Rev. John Alabaster, formerly pastor of the M.E. church of this village. Mrs, Alabaster has for some time been gradually sinking with consumption and finally died last Monday at Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was buried at her former home in Genoa, N. Y., last Wednesday.

   The people of Cortland county owe it to Robert Bushby to re-elect him to the position of County Treasurer by an increased majority this fall. For his faithful and valuable services heretofore rendered he should be rewarded. If we mistake not the temper of the people he will be. Temperance people will find in him all that they require. Thus it will be unnecessary for them to vote for the Bourbon nominee.

   The annual pew renting of the M. E. church, Cortland, will take place on Friday afternoon and evening, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m., and continuing into the evening in connection with a general church gathering. The evening entertainment, refreshments, &c, will be in charge of "The Church Social and Pastors' Aid Society," recently organized. Everything will be free. All are invited and a very pleasant time is anticipated.

   Jas. L. Lusk, formerly Principal of the Marathon School deserves congratulation upon his nomination and probable election to the position of School commissioner in Broome county.—Marathon Independent.