The origin of the American caucus
dates back to Revolutionary days, being
traced to the Caucus club of Boston.
This club was composed mainly of per-
sons engaged in shipbuilding. It was
one of the most radical opponents of
British oppression. The Caucus club
and the Merchants’ club of the same
period used to meet before elections
and agree on candidates for town and
provincial offices. “Caucus” is believed
to be a corruption of “caulkers.”
Found in the Healdsburg Enterprise, 15 January 1916.