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in his admirntion for Governor Hampton
as the introducer Of the resolutions HIM
self; but this is no nominating Conven-
ton for Governor. 1t would be far bot
ter to walt until our delegates wcntto Co
lumbia to nominate a Governor and hen
let such Eresolntions be introduced. / am
decidedly of the opinion to allow the res
olutions to remain on the table where the
vote that has been twice taken has con
signed them, and I distinctly reiterate my
opinion is based III the ground that the
time and place are both inopportune.
DR.. James Wideman-W When I voted to
lay the resolutions OF the table I misun-
derstood the matter; did not think there
was q white man in the State who would
oppose Hampton. I will now vote
for the resolutions. ,
Mr.. Lipscomb---I would like to know
if this Convention is to nominate q can
didate for Governor. Hampton is gen.
orally right, but is not infallible. This
is not Rome but South Carolina.
Mr.. Blakc---The Convention does not
propose to forestall the action of the State.
But if these resolutions reflect our SEN
timents we have q right to pass them.
I believe no man in this hail will charge
Hampton. with want Of fidelity to our
best interests. His sagacity, wisdom
and prudence brought us q safe deliver
ance from the hand OF the oppressor, as
no other man could have done. We are
seeking to serve ourselves, and not Gov
ernor Hampton. We wish to use him as
the instrument to effect our good.
Colonel Cothran Thinks we Need
Hampton more than he Needs Us.
Colonel Cothran-I understand the
sentiments Of this people. l am sat
isfed when the resolutions were laid
on tile table that tho convention did not
understand them. Any reflection on
Governor Hampton is unjust. He has
done the best at all times that could have
been done under the circumstances. He
needs our support and we need him. lie
has his faults but my affection for him
and devotion TO him is what a man feels
for his vito. I have criticized him but l
don't accord that privilege to others.
The introduction of the resolutions may.
have been unfortunate. / do not think
80. It has been asked why not include
In the resolutions all the other State Off
GERS? My answer to this is, because
others can be found to fill those offices as
we'll as they are filled now. You can get
q Treasurer or Secretary as good as those
we have at present. We have now anoth-
or Attorney General, but where is an
other Henry of Navarro? If the white
plume was placed upon the head Of an
other would men follow it? Is there an
other man who can bring out the Democ-
racy as Hampton has done? The su-
preme crisis has come and II we are true
to ourselves, before the leaves which have
not yet budded have withered, we shall
have secured q victory second only to that
of 1876. Better not have secured success
than to 90 back now. In no instance have
peace and enthusiasm met and kissed
each other as in the last campaign. For
all this harmony we are chiefly indebted
TO Hampton. Who could have done as
we'll as he has done? No man in South
Carolina will arrogate to himself tho
power to lead this people rs Hampton did
in 1875. The resolutions mean to endorse
the general tenor Of the Governors adj
ministration. Hampton is sensitive, and
like all other faithful public servants,
feels keenly any lack Of approval III our
part. Ho feels sore under omissions
or implied insinuati0ns. No man III this
convention would have voted to table the
resolutions, if he had seen that it was Il
reflection upon Hampton. I did no ap-
prove Of Halnpton's actions in tho Willard
matter and told him so, but when he gave
me his reasons / was satisfied
Mr.. Lipscomb--What are those reasons?
Why
The President-Does the gentleman con-
sent to be interrupted?
Colonel Cothran-Ccrtainly.
Mr.. LipscOmb-What are those reasons?
Why does tho Governor not give to the
people of South Carolina his reasons for
acting contrary to their sentiments, and
the known wishes Of the Democratic par
ty?
Colonel Cothran-It Is not admitted
that tho fact exists. IF the people do
mand the reasons for any Of his official
acts, the Governor will give them.
The Governor Is not expected to 60 about
the State explaining his acts to every man
he meets, but if you will ask the Cover
nor for his reasons as I did, he will give
them to you, rs he did to me, and I have
no doubt you will be satisfied with them,
as I am. I hope this convention will
give q unanimous vote for the resolutions.
Hampton Recognized as a Whale.
Capt. j. N. Cochran, from Cokesbury-
When I voted to table tho Resolutions, I
did not intend to reflect upon Hampton.
I am willing to support the man whom
every man, woman and child in Able
Vile county loves, and will vote for the
Resolutions endorsing Hampton.
Mr.. J. NJ. Lipscomb, of Ninety Six
Governor Hampton needs IL endorse
ment from this convention. He has al
ways had the support of the people, ~
any Governor will have. These resolu-
tons are premature, and should be with
drawn.
Mr.. George E. Bradley-I think the
resolutions unfortunate, but as they have
been introduced they ought to be passed.
If the resolutions are laid on tho table ii
will have the effect of %an.implied want of
confidence in Governor Hampton which
does not exist in Abbeville County. We
may differ with the Governor in home
matters of minor Importance, but / am
sure this convention has not the slightest
disposition to censure him. His curse
az a whole we approve.
Mr.. Harris Rykard, Smithyille-1
voted to lay the resolution on the table.
I did not understand the effect of my
vote at that time! I have a greater adj
mirution for Governor Hampton, than for
any other man living. / intend to get a
copy Of the resolutions and present them
before my club for adoption.
Mr.. J. Z. Bradley, of Long Camel
voted to table the resolutions under a
misrepresentation. I propose change my
vote. I will do nothing that implies a
want Of confidence in Hampton.
Mr.. James Wideman, of Long Camel
voted to table the Resolutions, but re-
cant. ! recognize in Governor Hampton
tho machinery Of the whole State. Most
assuredly he lisa whale, and can furnish
tho oil to run the machine.
Tho President-1s the Convention
ready for tho question: The vote
will be first taken upon the resolutions
offered by the delegate from Greenwood
as substitute.
The Preamble to be withdrawn.
Col. Cothran-I would prefer to have
the preamble stricken out. I do not
think there is any serious division.
I am pleased to hear there is
no opposition to Governor Hamp-
ton. I did not know then that
there was g division in our work. I sup
pose the little criticisms Of the Governor
have taken about the shape OF my own.
The opposition reminds me of the fly
which lit upon the horn of m OK. After
being there for some time tho fly asked
the OK if he was becoming burdensome.
The OK replied, 1 neither knew when you
came nor shall I know when you 20 away
Hampton and the Democracy know of no
opposition worthy of the anne. If there
should be any it will not disturb him or
interfere with tho eve tenor of his way,
any more than the fly on the horn of the
". 1t canno command more attention
than to receive from Hampton "shoo
fly, don't bother me-" This convention
being aware of no opposition, I believe it