Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-06-27

J: Stephenson, "; B; Wilson, G. 2. Spencer A.
Dobson, A. Coward, w. P. Good.
Mr.. Spencer moved that the report of the
committee be adopted, which motion was car
ried
The Chairman then announced that the
Convention was duly organized, and that the
next duty was to elect President of the
Convention.
Mr.. Ivy then renewed his motion, formerly
made, as to admitting the third delegate from
Clay Hill.
Mr.. Spencer objected, on the ground that
but two delegates were apportioned to that
precinct, and while he certainly had no OBJ
lection to the gentleman for whom admission
was claimed as delegate, yet he thought the
Convention had no right to 60 beyond the
apportionment in this case. Upon this same
principle every other precinct could claim the
right to present additional delegates. and that
the precedent would be bad one. .....
Mr.. Ivy opposed bad precedents; but he
thought it would be well to admit the third
member if there is nothing in the constitution
forbidding it. Clay Hill precinct thought
they were entitled to three delegates, had sent
three, and they might feel aggrieved if the
third one should be rejected. -.. ..
Mr.. Spencer, who had appealed from the
decision of the chair to put the motion, with
drew his appeal, when the motion was put
and carried, and w. J. Nicely was admitted
as an additional delegate from Clay Hill.
Mr.. Ivy then announced that the Rock
Hill delegation was short by one delegate,
and moved that w. H. Whyte be admitted.
Carried. ... .... ..,.. ...s. .....'+H
Iredell Jones then nominated w. B. vii.
son, Esq, for President of this Convention.
No other name being placed in nomination,
the vote was made by reclamation, and Col.
Wilson declared unanimously elected.
The presiding Chairman, on vacating bis
seat, appointed Messrs. Jones and Chambers
to conduct Col. Wilson to the chair, on taking
which, he remarked that he fully appreciated
the high compliment and returned his thanks
for the honor conferred upon him in making
him the presiding officer of so intelligent
body. He hoped wisdom and moderation
would mark the deliberations of the Conven-
ton. We are now enjoying the fruits of the
Hampton campaign; but in the future the
same zeal must characterize your action that
won those fruits. We must guard against
false security. You must drive your stakes
firmly. Economy, unity of action, wisdom,
harmony and fair dealing towards all must
be the prevailing sentiment in the action Of
the party. Let it be felt by the colored race
that the white men are their truest friends,
and that We have but one object-the welfare
and prosperity of all the people of the State.
Closing his remarks, he expressed the hope
that all would work together to achieve the
results that could be attained only by energy
and unity Of action. ....a ..
The President was roundly applauded on
taking his seat ..... ...r.o.-.
Mr.. Stewart nominated for Secretary, G. E.
Spencer. Esq. No othe: name being put in
nomination, Mr.. Spencer was unanimously
elected by acclamation.
Mr.. j. M Ivy then offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
Cd:
l. 1t is the sense of this Convention, that to
Governor Wade Hampton, more than to all other
men and influences combined, is due the miracu-
lous triumph of the Democratic party of South
Carolina in 1876, and the consequent blessings OF
political tranquility, peace between her citizens,
and honest impartial government to all classes of
her people.
2. That the pledges made in 1875 by the Demo-
cratic party and by Governor Hampton, whereby
her colored citizens were assured equal rights and
protection in the administration OF law and JUS
tice, have been remembered and executed by the
latter with faithfulness that commands our high
est admiration. ...
8. That we hereby accord to Governor Hamp-
ton our profound gratitude for the many inestim-
able blessings, which, in common with our fel-
low-citizens throughout the Slate, we are enjoy
dom and lofty patriotism.
Mr.. Spencer offered the following resolu.
tions which were unanimously adopted:
|. That this Convention heartily endorses the
very able administration that has obtained in our
State Government during the past eighteen
months, and that the affairs Of State can be COM
mitted to none with more safety than to the pres
ent incumbents Of the Executive department;
and it is the sense of this Convention that, with
out exception, they be renominated.
2. That in the person of the Hon. J. H. Evins,
this Convention recognizes true son Of South
Carolina whom the people of this Congressional
district will do we'll to return to the seat that he
has filled with credit to himself and his constit
uency. "
8. That the delegates of this county to the State
and Congressional Conventions are expected to
reflect the views Of this Convention as expressed
in the above resolutions.
After the adoption Of the foregoing resou.
tions, the nomination Of Chairman of the
County Executive Committee being in order
Iredell Jones nominated for that position,
Hen. 1. D. Witherspoon.
w. Waddy Thomson nominated Major J.
F. Hart; but at the request of the nominee,
his name was withdrawn. W."
Mr.. Spencer then remarked that Mr.. With
erspoon was at his home quite sick and una
BILE to be present at the Convention; and
while he would not positively decline the po-
stion of Chairman of the Executive Commit.
tee, yet he (Mr. w. had expressed the hope
that his name would not be used.
Mr.. Chambers then nominated W. B. Will
son, ESQ.,, Chairman of the Convention. This
gentleman peremptorily declined on account
of pressing business engagements that would
require bis attention during the summer
months, and the nomination was withdrawn.
No other name being presented, the vote
was taken by acclamation, and Mr.. Wither-
spoon was declared unanimously elected Chair
man of the York County Democratic Execu.
tive Committee. .aal4. . . auit e..
NJ Cnenoer than n,ovad that the election