Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-06-21
gested by the Democratic Executive
Committee.
The Chair read the programme as pub
lished in Yesterdays APPEAL.
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vote and support the nominees OF the
convention, be first taken up.
Mr.. w. b. Gibson moved that the
ayes and noes be taken on the amend.
ment.
Mr.. ]. H. Edmondson hoped that the
ayes and noes would not be taken, as il
would occupy so much time.
Mr.. Pettigrew contended that the ayes
and noes should be taken.
Mr.. NJ. Burke, in amendment, moved
that all in favor Of pledging themselves
rise to their feet.
Mr.. P. Burns moved that Mr.. Barnes's
motion be laid on the table. Carried.
Mr.. Bates moved that the resolution
pledging delegates be adopted.
Mr.. Gibson moved to amend that the
motion be taken by ayes and noes.
Mr.. Pendergrast said he had been a
delegate all his life, and he declined to
pledge himself, but he intended to vote
for the nominees of the convention.
Mr.. Burke moved that all in favor OF
pledging themselves tovote for thenOm-
inees rise to their feet. Carried, and
with very few exceptions all rose. Cries
of "Put them out"
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICES.
The Chair announced that nOmina-
tons for offices were nowin order.
Mr.. Pettigrew moved that the sugges-
ton of the Executive Committee to vote
for all candidates at once be adopted, and
also in regard to dropping candidates.
MI. Bates moved in amendment that
the resolution be adopted, with the eX-
ceptiOn of voting for all the candidates
at the same time.
Mr.. Barnes moved to lay on the table.
Lost-ayes As, noes 70.
Mr.. Bates's amendment was then
adopted.
Mr.. Pat. Barnes moved that the can
didates come forward and pledge them
selves to abide by the action of the Con-
vention.
Mr.. NJ. D. L. Stewart moved that the
roll of the delegates be called, and each
be called on to pledge himself to support
the nominees of the Convention. He
wanted no lodging.
Mr.. Norton moved that any one who
refuses TO do so, be excluded from the
Convention. Carried.
Mr.. Pendergrast rose to explain.
TCries of "CalI the roll."1
The Secretary called the roll until
Mr.. Pendergrast said he did not think
the Executive Committee had any right
to say how he should vote, but he would
vote " aye" Carried.
The Secretary read the pledge which
vas signed by the following candidates:
For SteTif.-Marcus J. Wright, J. A.
Forrest, John H. Harris, George l..
Harris, C. L. Anderson, B, F. Ball, G..
G.. Hogan.
For GanceRor.-S. P. Walker, w. L.
Scott, G.. Winchester, Ed. A. Beecher.
For Idr C0UectOr-Gorge r. Powell,
I. E. Douglass, o. Woodbridge, y. J.
Hays, L. l.. Battle, b. f. White, III. Il.
Priddy, A. d. Hunter.
For County TruStee.-A. Woodward,
r. NJ. Mason, 3. NJ. Bradford.
For Tar Collector on PrjUiIeges.-
George G. Holmes, S. NJ. Ashe, j. H.
Mathes.
Mr.. Thomas Fleming moved that
three tellers be appointed. Carried, and
the Chair appointed Messrs. j. H. Ed
mondson, NJ. ID. l.. Stewart and j. NJ.
Frame.
Mr.. T. P. Adams, moved that Chief
Athy appoint two policemen to keep
order among the multitude. Carried.
Mr.. Pettigrew moved that the two
thirds rule be adopted. Carried.
Mr.. Bates moved to go into the nOmi-
nation of a candidate for the office of
Sheriff. Carried.
Mr.. A. G. Belts moved that the order
of nominations be, Sheriff, Tax Col
lector, County Trustee, Tax Collector on
Privileges and Chancellor Of the Second
Chancery Court.
Mr.. 2. NJ. Winters moved IN amend
ment, that the order be Sheriff, Chan
County Trustee, Tax Collector
and Tax Collector on Privileges.
Mr.. Belts moved to lay the amend
ment on the table. LOst-ayes 81, 0
The amendment was then adopted.
The Chair announced that nomina-
tons for Sheriff would now be in order.
MI. NJ. D. L. Stewart moved that the
roll be called, and that each delegate
vote as his name is called. Carried.
MI. Stewart moved that the names
Of the candidates who pledged them
selves to abide the action of the conven-
ion be put in nomination as follows for
he office of Sheriff: Marcus J. Wright,
Jesse A. Forrest, John S. Harris, George
L. Harris, c. L. Anderson, B. f. Ball,
9. G. Hogan.
FIRST BALLOT.
The following was the result of the
first ballot:
Whole number of votes cast, 12S. Nee
essary to a choice, S6-Wright II, For
rest %, ]. S. Harris Z, George L. Harris
a, Anderson 40, Ball 7, Hogan O..
SECOND BALLOT.
Whole number cast 127. Necessary
20 choice S5-Wright 10, Forrest %, j.
5. Harris 5, G. L. Harris, SO, Anderson
80, Ball s..
THIRD BALLOT.
Whole number cast Us. Necessary to
choice S6-Wright 10, Forrest p, ]. S.
3, G. L. Harris 81, Anderson 43,
Ball 5, Hogan 8.
WITHDRAWN.
The names of General Marcus J..
and Mr.. @. q. Hogan were
withdrawn, and the name of Mr.. John
Harris dropped.
FOURTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast I2S. Necessary to
hoice-S6-Anderson AZ, G.. L. Harris
Forrest 50, Ball s, Wright l.
Mr.. Balls name was dropped.
FIFTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 12S. Necessary to
.hOice S6-G. J.. Harris so, Anderson
Forrest 81, blank l.
The name of Colonel Jesse A. Forrest
vas dropped.
SIXTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 12S. Necessary to
.hoice S6-Harris II, Anderson S.
flank 1.
SEVENTH BALIOT
Whole number cast 125. Necessary to
hoice S4-Harris Sc, Anderson SO.
MOTION FOR A RECESS.
A motion for a recess of half an hour
voted down.
EIGHTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast lbs. Necessary to
hoice S6-Harris 6S, Anderson 60.
NINTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 126. Necessary to
hoice S4-Harris 6S, Anderson 90.
TENTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 125. Necessary to
hoice S4-Harris II, Anderson 81.
A NEW MOVE.
Mr.. B. B. Barnes said that owing to
be progress they were making it would
AXE three or four days to get through
With the selection of candidates. He
Wished therefore to renew his motion to
'ote for all the candidates at one time.
Loud cries of "No!" Mop and great
Onfusion. Some of his friends thought
intended some trick when he made
be motion previously, but he had
ssured them that such was not the case.
Mr.. John Cunningham moved to lay
be motion on the table. Carried.
ELEVENTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 12S. necessary to
hoice S6-Harris,69, Anderson SO, blank
TWELFTH BALLOT.
Whole number cast 126. Necessary to
hoice S5-Harris IS, Anderson 81, blank
MOTION To ADJOURN.
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