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gates we Will III all p~rODaDllltN nave l'
delegates half of the time. Tho large
clubs will be enthused by their greater
strength, and the small clubs will CORES
pondingly be depressed, and will finally
be pressed aside, when three or four OF
the large clubs will take full control OF
the convention.
w. =. Observation-Disclosures will gain
three delegates by the adoption OF tins
resolution, hut the other clubs will lose
by it. The adoption of this resolution
will deprive our section Of the county Oh
fifteen votes. On this ground l oppose
the resolution.
Jas. a. Wideman-BordeauN is fully
satisfied with seven delegates.
The President-1s further discussion
desired?
DIR. Neel-IIcrctoforc l was opposed t"
the change. The clubs in AbDevlle
township desire it, and l am wiling
to oblige them. l am now willing to
adopt the resolution. ., =,
J. \. Observation-Disclosures IS entitled
to her rights and by thunder =,
Here the applause was dcatcning, and
the reporter lost further remarks OF the
speaker. His gestures, however, were
eloquent and emphatic.l
Mr.. Burt-The constitution now pro-
vides that upon the call of a member, a
constitutional vote may be taken n l
see little use Of passing the resolution.
Unless the proposition to vote is per capl-
tn, by the actual number OF delegates
present, the resolution is unnecessary.
Captain McGhec-The object of the
resolution is to prevent a call for the con-
%stitutional vote. Whenever Il constltu-
tional vote is called for considerable
time of this convention is consumed Ill
taking the vote.
John II. Moorc-The proposed amend
ment to the constitution provides lof
fractional votes. The argument as to the
saving of time is not good, as it will re-
uuire rs much-time to count the fraction
al votes as it now docs to count the
whole.
DR.. o. p. Hawthorn-I am opposed to
making any change in the constitution OF
rs. 1t is good enough for me.
Captain l.. w. Whitc-Since this rcso-
luton was first introduced ii considerable
change of sentiment has taken place. TO
settle the whole matter, | move to lay
the motion on the table.
Captain w. Il. McGhee-I withdraw
tho resolution.
The Presidcnt-The member of Cokes-
bury withdraws his resolution, and the
motion to lay Oh the table is superseded.
A WELCOME TO VISITORS.
f. G. Graydon-I move that Colonel
S. NJ. G. Gary, Of Florida, and Colonel
John w. II. Pope, editor Of Spetghts Dat,
IN Newspaper at Spartanburg, be invited
be admitted to the usual courtesies OF
visiting members.
The President-Those ~tavoring the
resolution of the delegate from
Abbeville will vote say" Those oppos-
ed will vote mo" The Chair takes
pleasure in announcing that the resolu-
ton is unanimously adopted. If the gen
tlemen are present they will come for
ward and take seats inside the bar.
We welcome them cordially into the
midst of the Abbeville Democracy.
Colonel Gary came forward and as he
approached his seat, gracefully bowed his
thanks to the body under much applause.
The chair then asked if Col. Pope was in
the body of meeting, when the gentle
man rose from his scat and was well
coined by the chair in the warmest terms
as a visitor from ~Spartanburg. Col. Pope
was called for but quietly took his seal
withoutany response.
GETTING READY TO GO INTO ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Burt-It is generally understood
that delegates to the State and Congress-
sional Conventions are to be elected to-
day. These Conventions meet on the
first of August. l offer the following res
olution:
Resolved. That this club do now proceed
to elect six delegates and six alternatcs to the
State Convention, which is to meet 1T Column
bia on the first day OF August next; and I'M
mediatcly thereafter six delegates and SIN
alternates to the Congressional Convention.
Resolved 2. That such delegates be selected
by u Constitutional vote.
Captain king-I think w are entitled
to only five dclcgates-The number OF
our representation in the Lower House.
Voices----Six, six, six.
The P~resident---l will read the resOlu-
ton of the member from Abbeville.
[Reads resolution.]
DR.. Robinsou---I second this resolu-
ton with this thought in my mind. AT
our election Of delegates to the State'con-
~vcntion in rs, the six candidates receiv-
ing the highest vote were declared dele
gates and the six receiving the next high
est vote were declared alternates.
The President---The resolution pro-
vides for separate elections for principals
and a%lternates.
Mr.. Burt---The purpose was to have
only two yellowstone for delegates
and a%lternates to the State Convention
and the other for delegates and alteruates
to the Congressional Convention.
The President---The chair stands cor
rected. In the election only two ballots
were held. One for delegates and al.
ternates to the State Convention and one
for delegates and altcrnatcs to the
Congressional convention. [Resolution
unanimously passed.
DR.. D. P. Hawthorn---Mr. President, is
it essential and necessary to have two
sets of delegates?
The President-State Executive Com
mittee so declares. Nominations are now
in order.
NOMINATING DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION.
DR.. Robinson---I propose a name for
which I hope every gentleman present
will vote. 1t is only necessary to mention
the name of General Samuel MCGOWAN,
our iIlustrious standard bearer.
DR.. O. p. H~awthorn---I nominate 4
gentlemen of whom Abbeville county is
proud---Colonel j. S. Cothran.
At this point nominations were made
81 rai,bt with b,t 1,tfla YrnToco and with