Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-06-27
The vote was by ballot, and the result de-
olared as follows:

The vote was by ballot, and the result de-
olared as follows:
w. B. Wilson: alternate-W. B. Williams.
/ J. F. Hart alternate-W. B. Metts.
w. Waddy Thompson; aternate-b. H. MAS
Peter Garrison alternate-J. M. Ivy.
J. Leancfer Adams alternate-R. T. Gillespie.
Mr.. Jones then offered the following resolu.
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolped, That it is the sense of this Conven-
ton that it would be unwise to adopt the PR.
mary system in the approaching election. Ihat
it might result in producing division and excite-
ment at time when harmony and unity of ac-
ton is of paramount importance. =
Mr.. Jones also offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted: .......-..-
Resolved, That this Convention expresses, with
pleasure its Of the meritorous services rem
dered to the people by Major James F. Hart in
said county during the past two years, and espe-
cally during the memorable campaign OF 1876.
In retiring from the office Of County Chairman,
to which he was called by the people, Major Hart
Convention. ....i
Mr.. Stewart offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted: y"
Resolved, That when the County Convention
for the nomination of county officers and MEM
bers of the Legislature assemblies, the delegates
come prepared to make recommendations for the
various officers to be appointed by the Governor.
Mr.. Daniel Williams offered the following,
which was unanimously adopted: ~" -
RESOLVED, That in our Senator, Honorable T. D.
Witherspoon, and the delegation in the House of
Representatives from York county, we recognize
true and faithful representatives, who have earn
ed and are entitled to receive the warmest graf
itude and thanks of the people Of the county, for
their patriotic services in the councils of the State
Mr.. Jones offered the following, which was
unanimously adopted: .L-4M ,4-.- lst otsst
Resolved. That the County Chairman be de-
cared by this Convention to be er o1icio Presi-
dent of all Democratic Conventions to be called
in this county during the succeeding two years.
Mr.. Ivy submitted the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted: .,n. ~.
Resolued, That the Executive Committee Of
York county be requested to forthwith draft q
to be submitted to the Clubs for adoption, through
their delegates to the next County Convention.
Mr.. Stewart offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted a.sas,:,,,
Resolved That it is the sense of this Conven-
ton that our delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention cast at least their first two ballots for the
Hon. J. H. Evins for our next Congressman.
Mr.. Chambers offered the following resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted :2&ej
RESOLVED, That majority of the Executive
Committee, proper, with or without the presence
of the Presidents Of local Clubs, shall constitute
quorum for the transaction of business.
Mr.. Daniel Williams then moved that the
thanks of the Convention be rendered to the
proprietor of the YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER for
furnishing special reporter to report for
publication the proceedings Of this Conven.'
ton. h't '@ '.'.5n 81"
On motion of Mr.. W. Waddy Thomson,
the thanks of the Convention we're rendered
to the President Col. w. B. Wilson. for the
able and courteous manner in which he pre-
sided over its deliberations. n#g aFad
No further business being presented, on
motion of Capt B. H. Massey, the Conven.
ton adjourned sine die 80. 5.