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egates and Eckley Ie in Convention.
We inquired whether there was any
business, other than to nominate, for the
Convention; Gen. Eekley said No, unless
we put some resolutions before the Con.
vention, asking that Carroll county should
have the next Congressional term. After
some debate as to whether it was the prov.
inee Of the Convention to assume this re-
sponsibility, and whether il would be bind
ing upon the District, Mr. Eekley gave bis
opinion that it was their province and
would be obligatory. The objections were
waived and we agreed to introduce and try
to sustain the resolutions; whereupon l
nominated Messrs. Lazar, Knight & West
a committee to draft the resolutions--sus.
tanned. But to my astonishment it appear
ed to disconcert Mr. Ecklsy. The bid
which was already hatched had to be put
into a new cage. Nothing 10th, however,
be produced the documents out Of his own
pocket. They read thus I quote from
memory: That, whereas, we Republicans
of Carroll county have been faithful for
25 yeas, and received nothing, and now
presented an unbroken front for Ecbley,
therefore ask tho Convention to pledge
their honors, &c, to use all honorable means
to secure 10 Eckley the next Congressional
term-or perhaps the name Of Eckloy was
stricken out and Carroll county inserted.
Then followed some other resolutions of
rather a starchy nature. We agreed to
adopt then with some amendments. Al
though the resolutions were rather smooth.
ly gotten up, yet l saw something bsyond
them. / recollected that
''Sweet leaves the rose adorn,
Yet beneath them turks the thorn;
Fair and aOw'ry is the brake,
Yet II hides the speckled snake"
Therefore, l turned to the General, who
had just got over tie fence, (this was sig
nifcan0 and inquired what we should do
if our resolutions were voted down. He
said we could not do anything honorably
but bolt. Mr. Cogsil promptly said, 4 will
bolt; Mr. - Of Union said, so will
l. then the ice was broke, and bolt--bolt
bolt, it went by the unsuspecting dele
gates. Some one asked what We would
gain by bolting-would it better the Gen
erals condition9 lie said No. Would it
break down the Republican party? He
acknowle Iged that it would have that tens
dency.
Here Mr. Wathey, Of Augusta, pitched
at them in good earnest--Mr. Lazar soon
came 10 his assistance--the fire cot so hot
that it was found necessary 10 adjourn for
dinner.
Immediately sought an interview with
prominent delegate from Oolumbiana
county to ascertain whether the Columbi,
ana delegation would sustain or oppose the
resolutions. He said that he would sustain
the resolutions, but that be would vote for
Mr.. Bingham in Convention; and he fur
ther remarked that the other delegates from
Columbiana county would oppose the res.
olutions. informed him of our inten.
ton. He said for heavens sake not to bolt.
He then went and had an interview with
Mr.. Eckley, but to no effect.
l then reported to some of our dele
gates that the Columbiana delegation had
taken action on tbs subject and decided
to oppose any such resolutions. And |
then reported outside the delegation to a
number of prominent Republicans that
the outside influence nigh: counteract the
caucus pressure that was brought to bear
upon us.
After dinner We again met, but tue pres
sure of the Democratic delegation was so
strong pushing the claims Of Rckley that
we were very much disturbed and were
compelled to back down several times. -
Some ordered them to keep back and not
interfere.
Mr.. Lnzar again commenced his oppo.
sition to the resolution; but gave way to
enable the delegation to reconsider
It was found that ELEVEN out of FoUR
TEEN WE'RE OPPOSED TO BoLTNG.
Mr. Cogsil remarked sneeringly that din
ner had a great effect on the delegates;
that blfore dinner they had voted to bol:,
but after dinner they were perfectly salts.
| fed.
The trouble now was to conciliate and
satisfy the General; but be was stubborn
as he we'll could be.
We then met in Convention, where Col
umbiana, Harrison and Jefferson had al
ready voted and were waiting for Carroll.
We assembled at the foot of the stairs of
the rostrum. All was quiet. l raised
my head and glanced at our delegates
Mr., Gogsil had remained with the Gen.
era. The remainder of us looked like
set of pilgrims who appeared to have but
little hopes of getting into the promised
land.
A resolution or two were sent in--of
their fate you are apprised. The call was
again made for Carroll to vote-all was
ready--but here came DELEGATE in haste
from the General, rushed forward evident
ly excited, aud began 10 ascend the stairs
caught him by the arm, and said, what
are yon going to do? Herep!ied prompt
lily am going to withdraw Eckley's name
And what will the Carroll delegation do?-
He said they cannot vote. said if you
withdraw his name we will vote for Bing-
ham. Mr.. Wathey said l am bound 10 vote
& / & said other delegates, we willssvote.
Here the delegate said well I suppose l
cannot keep you from voting without
your consent-we at once voted, and the
vote was declared, which was A for Bng-
ham and 1S for Eckley ! voted for Eek
ley in our primary meeting and in conven-
ton and for the two resolutions, but can
vote for him no more. Since the conven-
tion Ecklav has given himself up to the