The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
NORTH CARoLINAs CONSTITUTION.
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CONVENTION FINALLY
sETTLED-RANsoM VOTES FOR HIMSELF AND
THE DEADLOCK Is BROKEN.

THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CONVENTION FINALLY
sETTLED-RANsoM VOTES FOR HIMSELF AND
THE DEADLOCK IS BROKEN.
RALEIGHs Sept. T. 1875
Judge Settle called the Convention order at A.
N. Hon. David S. Reid requested the reading of the
list of delegates for the information of the Convention
A temporary doorkeeper was appointed by the Chair
upon the suggestion of Hon. Albion W. Tourse repub-
lcan), Weconded by General Thomas l.. Clingman
Judge Settle then directed vote for President of the
body, each delegate in his place and vote pra
roce.
1t had been reported that Wilcox the repub-
lcan nominee Abertson republican,, however, whose
first called, led Off for Dockery and the rest
followed the trail Dockery voted for w II. Wheeler,
Ransom for Ex-Governor David s. Reid. Result of first
ballot:-Ransom, SO; Dockery 5s Wheeler, l; Reid /.
The chairman announced no election, and directed
another vote On the second ballot Wilcox (indepen-
dent) voted for Ex-Governor Reid. Result-Ransom,
SO; Dockery 81; Wheeler l Reid 2.
Third ballot-Ransom so; Dockery, 81 Reid, i; Will
Reid.
On the fourth ballot OHara tcolored) voted for Will
cox Result-Ransom, SO; Dockery, o.; Wilcox A;
Reid, 2.
at five minutes to eleven A. NJ. Result-Ransom, SO;
Dockery, 81; Reid 2; Wilcox, l. Neither Ransom nor
Dockery voted until the roll gone through with.
Then Dockery voted and Ransom followed.
At ten minutes past ten A. NJ. ex-Judgo Tourgee
moved an adjournment to ten A. NJ tomorrow.
The chairman stated that although power to adjourn
resided in him exclusively he would take the sense Of
the delegates
The body appearing nearly equally divided the chair
unable to determine, directed the calling Of the roll,
whereupon Judge Tourgee withdrew his motion adj
journ. The sixth ballot was taken at 1l:ls A. NJ,
Wilson Cary tcolored) voting for Tourgee. Result
Ransom 90; Dockery, Oh Wilcox /; Reid 2; Bennett,
l; Tourgee, l.
CALLS FOR FREE LUNCH
resolution was then offered that candidates furnish
refreshments for the Convention in proportion to the
votes respectively, which was waived, and delay Of
The seventh ballot commenced at IL AS A. NJ Re-
sult:-Ransom, 59 Dockery, 54 Reid, 2; Bennett !;
Wilcox, l; Wheeler l ; Badger i.
Wilcox and Ransom independents, voted for Reid
Then at IL 5s, Judge Settle announced of half
hour.
- After half an hours recess at 1890 P. NJ. the
Convention reassembed and several Intellectual ballots
were TAKEN in one Of which Boyd voted for Bennett.
Result, Ransom, 90; Dockery, 54 Richard c. Badger,
Reid !.
Tenth ballot-Ransom, SO; Dockery, 81; withers, 8;
Badger, Il Scott 1; Jarvis, /; shober, Il Bennett l.
No election.
Judge Settle, Turner, Governor Reid, Manning, Judge
Tourgee Green, Reid and others then ventilated their
opinions excellently Good feeling prevalent
Eleventh ballot-Ransom SO; Dockery, 49, withers,
2; Badger, / Durham, !; Jones, Il Reid, 1; Shober,
AT 80 r. NJ, Dockery moved an adjournment to
ten A. NJ. tomorrow Chair called for vote by voice
and unable TO determine. Roll was called; result
80 for adjournment So opposed
Twelfth Ballot-At forty p NJ. the roll
call Tor the twelfth rtDd rOce ballot AT forty
five, Edward Ransom, independent and voted for
Dockery republican, and Immediately thereafter,
changed to Governor Reid. Hon. David s Reid then
earnestly and in most impassioned speech urged
upon H. Ransom again change his vote in Difference
TO the wishes of the people, to take courage and for
H. Ransom the peoples choice clearly expressed for
presidency OF the Convention Ransom replied that he
would be governed by considerations of duty
Thirteenth ballot resulted thus:-Ransom SO; Dock
cry, So; Withers, l; Reid / besides scattering votes
for others.
Fourteenth baot-beforc the announcement of the
result made Hon. T.. Ransom and said
RANSOM SPEAKS.
"Ths bailotng has gone on long enough. ! have not
sought this position do not desire it. have cast
my vote twice to defeat myself but the people seem
made every effort to effect compromise. Failing in
this my vote let the consequences be what
they WILL for T. RANSOM OF Tyrcl county for President
OF this Convention Dockcry then voted for Plato Dur
ham, democrat Result--Ransom, co. Dockery 5S;
Durham l.
ELECTED.
Hon. Thomas Settle then, amid immense applause
declared y. Ransom President of the Convention.
Messrs Person and French conducted Mr. Ransom to
the chair. President Ransom said-'Gentemen of the
Convention, regret exceedingly my lack of language
express my gratitude have deemed IL the object
of the conservatives backed by the people, consider
such amendments of the constitution shall meet the
appreciation Of all North Carolina Fearless Of results,
| have, influenced by no consideration of personal
advantage. ] announce the Convention ready for
business
AN ADJOURNMENT
was then made TO ten A. NJ. tomorrow Both parties
caucus separately at half past eight r. NJ.