Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-10-10
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PERRY FERGUSON, Secretary.

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The County Democratic Convention, call
ed for the purpose Of making nomination to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the declina.
tion of Col. A. Coward, assembled in the
Court House on Tuesday last, and was called
to order promptly at II o'clock, A. M, by
Hon. I. D. Witherspoon, County Chairman.
The Chairman briefly explained the object
Of the convention, and expressed the hope
that the delegates would so guide their ,ac-
ton as to give general satisfaction in making
the nomination for which they had assembled.
DR.. w. j. White nominated for secretary
of the Convention, W. H. Stewart, who was
unanimously elected. -
On motion Of j. G. Patrick, the chair tap-
pointed committee of three-consisting of
DR.. White, w. B. Nets and E. A. Craw.
ford-to verify proxies of delegates, and re-
port upon the same.
In due time the committee reported forty
one delegates-one delegate from Hickory
Grove failing to attend-as follows: 49,
Fort MiH-W. H. Stewart, J. R. Harris, T.
B. Withers, J. w. Marshall.
Clay HH.-D. A. A. Watson, DR.. T.,W.
Campbell. 70 ~" - " ~
Rock HiH-Joseph Miller, A. F. Fewell,
Allen Jones, j. A.Westbrook, J. A. Giles, J.
n. Steele. g@
Coates 1arern.-Dr. W. J. White, ID. T.
LESLEY. ,g
Erwin.
McConnelsrilk. R. L. Love. Capt. E.
A. Crawford, A. L. Nunnery. %" t'|
Blairsrille. Samuel Blair, G. L. McNeel, J.
L. Rainey, A. B. Crosby.
Hickory Grore.-Joseph W. Leech, W.. S.
Wilkerson.
Bethany-A. P. Campbell, VIM. McGill, L.
L. Smith, James B. Wood
Bethel.-S. D. Stowe, L. K. Armstrong, j.
G.. Patrick.
Blacks Station.-C. B. Byers, W. D. Camp,
w. J. McGill, R. A. Blanton.
Yorkville-J. w. Neel, j. G. Gwinn, W. B.
Metts, J. F. Oates, w. T. Barron.
The report of the committee on credentials
was adopted, when
Daniel Williams moved that the Conven.
tion suspend for brief period, in order to
give delegates an opportunity to confer with
each other before proceeding with the regu-
lar business in order. ,a.a.
The motion prevailed, and the chair an.
nounced suspension of business for half an
hour
At the expiration of half an hour, the
chairman called the Convention to order, when
On motion of j. c. Patrick, the rules adopt
ed for the government of the Convention of
the 23rd of September, we're adopted for the
government of this.
The chair then announced that nominations
were in order. 80 80.
W. j. McGill nominated G. L. McNeel. a
DR.. A. P. Campbell nominated Maj. James
F. Hart. L. L. Smith seconded the nomina.
ton, supporting it with remarks eulogistic of
Major Hart calling to mind the invaluable
service to the party heretofore rendered by
Major a., and warmly endorsing him as
gentleman we'll qualified to represent the
people of York county in the General As.
semhly.
No other nominations being made, the
chair appointed L. L. Smith and Capt. Allen
Jones tellers, and the balloting proceeded
with the following result: m
McNeel ....... rs
Hart ............ ..l3
The result being announced, the chair de-
clared that Mr.. McNeel having received the
requisite two-tbirds vote, was duly nominated
to fill the vacancy on the legislative ticket
caused by the declination Of Col. Coward. -
1t was then moved by Mr.. Smith, that the
nomination of Mr.. McNeel be made unani-
nous, which was accordingly done-every
member except the nominee, who was dele.
gate from Blairsville-voting in the affirm
ative.
On motion of Daniel Williams, the Coun.
ty Executive Committee were instructed to
change the appointment Of public speaking
from McElwee's Mill, on Fishing creek, to
Smiths Turnout, on the G.. G. and A. Rail-
road.
DR.. w. J. White offered the following res
olution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the nominees of the Demo-
cratic party for the Legislature, be requested
to attend all of the appointments made by the
Executive Committee, and express their opin-
ions upon the questions at issue before the
country. Also, that the Chairman of the
Executive Committee request speakers to at
tend with the candidates. .-.. a.,sr..s.E
After the adoption Of the resolution, it was
also moved to extend an invitation to the
County Chairman to attend the various ap-
pointments for public speaking.
No other business being presented,
On motion of Mr.. Metts, the Convention
adjourned sine die.
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