Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-05-06
Mr.. Good fully endorsed the sentiment OF
the resolution, but thought it inexpedient and

Mr.. Good fully endorsed the sentiment Of
the resolution, but thought 1t inexpedient and
beyond the power of the convention at this
early day to act in any manner seeming to
forestall public opinion by endorsing the po-
litical acts of the gentleman as State Senator.
Mr.. Stewart moved that the words Estate
Senator" be stricken from the resolution-not
that he did not individually fully accord with
the sentiment though he entertained the
same views expressed by Mr.. Good.
Mr.. London favored the resolution in the
original words.
After some further discussion, Mr.. Stephen
son withdrew his resolution, and Mr.. Work
man nominated Mr.. Witt lerspoon for the posi-
tion of Chairman of IT,, Democratic Executive
Committee of York county. No other NOM
iEation being made, the vote WAS taken by
acclamation and he was unanimously re-
elected County Chairman for the next two
years.
Mr.. Rawlinson moved that committee Of
three be appointed to wait upon Mr.. Wither-
spoon and inform him of his election, and in
vite him to resume his seat in the Convention.
The motion was carried, and the chair appoint
ed the following committee Messrs. Rawlin-
son, Mckinney and Bratton.
On being informed of his election and con-
Quoted to the chair, Mr. Witherspoon returned
his thanks for the confidence reposed in him by
assured the Convention that he did not desire
the position, yet he being their choice, he could
not feel at liberty to decline; and in entering
upon the duties Of chairman, he should do so
with renewed efforts, by all honorable means to
ensure the success of the Democratic party.
By his past record he was willing that his flu
ture line of conduct should be inferred. He
briefly referred to the history of the party in
York county for the past two years, and after
again making his Acknowledgements for the
mark of confidence bestowed upon him by his
fellow-citizens, took his seat amid the applause
of the convention.
DR.. A. P. Campbell then offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolwd, That Kings Mountain township
be divided into two Democratic Clubs-one to
meet as at present, at Bethany-and the other
to meet at Clover; the representation in the
county convention, however, from that town.
ship not to be increased on account Of the for
nation within it's limits Of two clubs.
Mr. London submitted the following:
Resolred, That the constitution now in force
govern the executive committee except as re.
CARDS delegates to County Conventions, and
that in the future the representation in Coun.
ty Conventions from each precinct be increas.
ed to double the present number.
Mr.. Good opposed the resolution.
| Mr. Chambers advocated it. .,
Mr.. j. c. Witherspoon spoke in opposition
to it.
After further discussion of the subject by
Messrs. London, Connor and others, Mr..
Stewart submitted the following as a substi.
tute:
Resolved, That the constitution now in force
govern the present executive committee until
another constitution shall be adopted, and that
the executive committee of che county submit
to the various Democratic Clubs for their de-
cision the question of increasing the dele
gations," and of the primary or convention
plan in the selection of candidates for the va
rious county offices.
Mr.. London accepted the substitute, and on
call of the question it was unanimously
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Nunnery the convention
adjourned sine die.