The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-09

energy to the accomplishment Of one thing, and
that was TO carry the Legislature. have not
changed my opinion on that subject, and in
some points Of view almost regret that the
ticket you are about to offer will not be opposed
SO furAs the State officers are concerned; but
say here, whether there shall be opposition or
not, pledge myself to devote all my time, all
my energy, ana all my ability TO assist in elect
ing the Legislative and our whole ticket. Zap
plause.] say here TO the representatives from
all parts Of lbe State, that in whatever way
cam- assisQcSolf@yDNwill only CALI upon me
will respond PROMPTLY yes ! even more prompt
ly tbanSn the last campaign, because as you all
know,i it is of much more Importance that we
shoRd have n good Legislature than that the
Democratic party. should have n good Governor
trust that you will work from now until the
election closes without firing or taltering, that
we may carry the Legislature and our Congress
siona elections Gentlemen, l thank you cor
daily for the compliment you have paid me.
can make no new pledges can only refer you
TO the pledges | have made in the past, AMI to
the way in which have fulfilled them. trust
that in November next | shall have the oppor-
tuniiy of meeting you and congratuiating you
then, i'm having won, extended and established,
what won in 1876. Cheers
After the immense enthusiasm these words
Great cd had somewhat subsidized, Attorney-Gcn-
eral Ioumans, Gen. johnson llagood, Gen. f..
Thorn pson, were introduced, and in eloquent
and fee ling terms expressed their appreciation
of the renewed evidence of confidence they had
received, apS pledged themselves to give to the
State in TN 4ous departments to which they
had been nominated their whole time, energy
and ability Lieutenant Governor Simpson and
Mr.. Leaphart were called for, but were not
present.
After n recess the State Executive Committee
three ION each Congressional district, were
elected, follows
First District. NJ. johnson, Marion; w.
&. Coker, Darlington J. j. Dargan, Sumter.
Second Dstrict-F. W. Dawson, Charleston
J. f. Izlar, Orangeburg Jas. +. Rhame, Clar-
endon.
Third Districts McGowan, Abbevlle; John
F.. Bacon, Richland j. n. Lipscomb, New5er-
ry.
Fourth District-John d. Kennedy, Kcrshnw;
r. Sobo Farrow, Srartanburg VIM. Munroc,
Union
Fifth District-J. G. Sheppard, Edgofcld; L.
W. Youmans, Barnwel VIM. Elliott, Beaufort.
On motion these gentlemen were named rs
the executive committee of South Carolina. Z. On
motion of Yr. Henderson, of Aiken, Judge
Mackey was invited to address the Convention,
which he didjn n speech which was frequently
interrupted by hearty applause. The Conven-
ton then went into committee of the whole and
passed resolutions of thanks to the president
and secretaries for the able performance of their
duties. The president delivered o farewell ad-
dress and the Convention adjourned.
|. THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS
| met at different times during the day and even
ing, and their deliberations resulted rs follows {:
First District.-Col. j. a. Law, called to the
| chair, and G. \. Wood, chosen secretary. On
motion of J. II. Blandng, of Sumter, Col. Rich
audson, was unanimously renominatcd.
Second Dishicf.-An the delegates from Char
lesion, Orangcburg and Clarendon being pres
cnt, COL j. +. lzlnr was elected President, and
Col. II. &. Barkley, secretary. On motion Of
J. NJ. Eason, of Charleston, seconded by j. f.
Rhamc, of Clarcndon, Hon. NJ Z. O'Connor was
nominated unanimously rs the candidate for
! Congress fran this district. MIR. O'Connor made
lanH kasat speech of thanks, and-the meeting
adjourned.
7Nird Disnict.-All the delegates being pres
ent, w. b. Stanley, Of Kchand, called TO
| the chair, and Geo. Johnstonc requested to act
| rs secretary On motion of Mai. Whtncr, of
| Anderson, seconded by J. ID. Neal, Of Abbevllc,
| Col ID. Wyatt Aiken was rcnominatod unani-
mously by acclamation. On motion CT T.. B.
| Murray, of Anderson, the following separate
| executive committee was created for this dis
| trict: W. C. Keith of Oconcc. John f. Bacon
| of RichanG, DR.. G. Muller Of Lexington, j. \.
| Lipscombc or Ncwberry, l.. w. White of Able
vile, Il. f. Bowen of PIckcns, B. W. Ball of
| Laurens, John Ii. Moore of Anderson. The
meeting then al iourncd.
fOHFW ItSVtct'-'oi. I'yah WIS cHIIcu 10 inc
chair \. NJ Spcights acting as secretary. Col.
Evins was unanimously nominated for Congress
| and the following executive committee chosen
Wm Innroe of Cruon, \. &. Darlington of
kcrshaw, W. ID. Wilson of York T. w. Woodward
of Fairfield James II. Hunter of Lancaster, and
| 4. &. CASTOR, of Chester. MIR. CASTOR was sub
sc0uently elected chairman.
| rim District The Convention met late to-
| night. &. ID. Tillman and Carlos Tracy were
nominated as candidates for Congress MIR.
Tracy subsequently withdrew, and MIR. Tillman
| was nominated.
| THE TEUrm WELL. TOLp.-But few readers ever
think of Lbs latAoF and care devo'ving upon an
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