The weekly clarion., 1879-09-17
PANoLA COUNTY.
Pamela Star.

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The Convention was called to order at
/ I2:35, p. NJ, by Hon. J. c. Hail. Chairma n
of the County Executive Committee In a
brief address he earnestly counselled peace,
concord and concert of action.
Upon motion Col G. w. Dyer and Mr..
NJ. B. Jones were respectively chosen tenn
porary Chairman and Secretary The for
mer expressed his thanks for the honor be-
slowed.
1t was moved and carried that commit
/ tee of two from each beat and two from the
county at large be appointed on credentials
Through Mr.. Balch, its chairman, the
committee reported complete delegations
from each beat
The Convention then organized perma-
nently, eecting Mr.. J. B. Booth, Chairman,
and j. l.. Jones and r. A. Bonner, Secreta-
ries.
Mr. Balch moved that all candidates be
chosen by ballot, and that 81 votes be re-
quired to nominate. Carried.
Mr.. Perkins introduced the following
ReS0lUed, That it is the sense of this Con
vention. that at least one Representative on
the Les .slative ticket, and the office of Cor
oner and Ranger should be conceded to the
colored voters.
DR. Moody's amendment proposing that a
committee of one from each beat and two
from the coun.y at large be appointed to
CohlSl WIN lHS COlOIGu people dS W IHClI
wishes IN the matter, passed after debate.
The original motion was then adopted.
After remaining out some time, the com.
mittee of conference, through DR.. Moody,
chairman, reported that the colored element
would be satisfied with two or three nomi-
nations-one representative, Coroner and
Ranger, etc The report was received and
agreed to and the committee discharged.
Nominations being declared in order, Mr..
" m Martin tod for ShariH
the first ballet
Mr.. }. b. Smith having received every
vote in the Convention was declared the
unanimous choice for Chancery Clerk
Several names were presented for Circuit
Clerk Mr.. J. n. Gibson received the nOmi-
nation on the third ballot.
Capt. w. q. Nelms received the nomna-
ton for treasurer on the first ballot over
worthy competitors and it was made unani-
nous.
After a spirited contest Mr.. II. F. Rotten
berry receiving the unanimous endorsement
of the Convention for Assessor
As the result of two or three ballottings |
Mr.. Robt. Rutfin was unanimously chosen |
the nominee for Surveyor.
DIR. Ned Hightower had no opposition |
for Coroner and Ranger.
quite number of names were placed in /
nomination for the Legislature Messrs. |
John Fowler, J. G.. Hall and J. T. Settle
were loudly called to the stand, each speak
er eloquently defining his position on the
issues of the day, The three above named |
were nominated for the Legislature on the
first ballot, amid great enthusiasm, re-
Joicing and unanimity.
Messrs. Hall and Settle, in response to
iusty shouts re-appearing and spoke briefly
but feelingly, arousing a storm of wild.
enthusiastic applause. Though Mr. Fowler
was vociterously called for, he did not come
forward, owing, perhaps to the gathering
darkness. Mr.. Ira d, Oglesby appeared
ana announced a list of appointments for
joint discussion between himself and his
opponent. Upon motion, the Democratic
Conservative County Executive Committee
was instructed and requested to supply
vacancies occurring on the ticket or com
mittee.
The Pamela Star was requested to publish
these proceedings. Then the Convention
sine die. Is
j. b. BOoTHE, Chairman 5
j. l.. JONES, J
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