The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-08-04

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Trx,cA-J B. Perkins. S. Powell. r. L
NAYS, r. C. Irwin.
UxIoS-J. l.. Young. J. H Dalton.
wAREEx-s; I. For.son. c. 3: Allen, 4. W
B. O. Kiger. II. c. MeCAbe, T. A Forbes
J. B. Go,helf. John W shields. T. NJ
Andrews. II r. Jones, H. Crouch f. II
Clarke, W. VI. McCardle l. L Miller. C Z
Webb. John Groome, A VI Paxtoa, Murray
F. Smith. John Walsh. Warren Cowan
wAsHISGTox-R. Burdett. J D nira, W
L. Gay. A g. Pax:eu, A. g. carson, & H
Smith. ]. l. Hebron, Nathan GoIsl>tein " E
Hunt, R. G. Sims. s. H-th, Jas R. Yerger, W
". Stone.
wAYxF-W. S. Davis.
WnKISsos-d T. McGebse J s Lewis. J
A. Redhead, T. V mol.
WISSTox-Wm. Price f. 81 Hight
YAEoRusHA-S, NJ Ross. ) L. Raeksieora.
D. Nackie. = T. Hamlet L. .. Ken lrielS-. J
VI Moore. r. W Jones, \ NJ Jones : b
Brown, Simon Moses.
YAz0O-R. Bowman, H. l.. TAYLOR. j I
McCullum. proxy for B. $ RleSs, Z Kow:naB
A. NJ Hicks, d. L. Sea- proxy for \ 5
Griffin:
Total-.-..-. ..-.. :l2l
Mr.. Ssreet moved that proxies he not in
cluded in the roll of delegates
Mr.. Reynolds offered the following Il. a sub
stitute for Mr.. Roanes motion
RssoIped. That the delegates to this Conven-
ton shall not be allowed 10 vote by proxy ex-
eept with the consent o. the telega iion where
of he may he member
Mr.. Clifton moved to strike our all com
mencing with the word except.
Mr.. Spright moved 70 table the amendment
and after the discussion of point of order
raised by Mr.. Baker, Mr.. Spight offered the
following a substitute for Mr.. Reynolds
resolution. which accepted by the latter
Res0lced That the list as read he adopted rs
the lis of delegates 10 this Convention in all
cases except In eases OF contested delegations.
and hat no proxy be received or allowed ex
cept by the vote Of a maj ority of the dele gates
present from the county for which the proxy
Is asked
Mr.. Powell, Of Madison, NOV ed to strike out
all after the words contested delegations
After discussion by Messrs Clifton and
Street Mr.. Spight moved to table the amend
ment
Mr.. Clifton called for vote BY counties
whereupon Mr.. Street by unanimous consent,
moved that the roll of counties be not ordered
unless five counties shall Join in the call.
Agreed to, and the motion to table prevailed
by a vote of I2G Is TO lie 10.
Mr.. Carter, of Perry. moved to strike out
all after the word "and," and insert "the
proxies snail be recognized.
Mr.. Spight moved the previous question on
the whole matter.
Mr.. Clifton raised the point of order that
the call for the previous question was out OF
order, because the Convention had not, as yet,
adopted any rules for its government. Point
Of order sustained by the Chair
Mr.. Clifton insisted upon rule of action
in reference to proxies that shall be uniform.
Mr.. Street was in favor of uniformity, to
wit: that each county shall settle the ques-
ton to suit itself
Mr. Spight moved TO table the amendment
pending which, recess was taken until half
past O clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention resumed the consideration of
the question pending at adjournment
Mr.. Blair, of Lee, moved to amend the
amendment so that no proxies shall be recog-
nized, and briefly addressed the Convention
in support of the motion.
Mr.. Mcintosh, while conceding the for ce of
the argument of Mr.. Blair, as Il legal PROPOSE
tion yet its operation in Democratic Canven-
lion would be equivalent to a Judgment by de-
fault without notice. 1t is time-honored
resenyation by proxy, and he argued that il
is right in principle He insisted that all
proxies should be received that have verify
npon their face.
Mr.. White, of Clay, remarked that if there
anything the delegates to this Convention
want TO know more than another is the will
Of the people that sent them here. He argued
against the proxy system, and insisted that
'ne delegate regularly accredited represented
more directly the VIII of the people, than
another man, not so accredited, but who might
nave his paSket full of proxies
Mr.. Kimhrougb, OF BENTON, regretted to see
n the discussion of this question a spirit OF
listrust. He thought the whole matter should
De referred to the Committee on Credentials
Mr.. Cowan moved to refer the whole subject
o the Committee on Credentials. Carried, |
md the substitute and amendments were so
eferred
On uatiaa OF MIR. clifton, she temporary
Hon. j. G. Hall. was unanimously
declared permanent President of the Conven-
ion
On motion of Mr.. Carter, of Perry, Mr.. D. P |
'orter, of Minds, and Mr.. Geo. NJ. Govan, of
ike, were declared permanent Secretaries, |
nd Mr.. W. I. Hollend Sercea nt-et-Arms.
MIR. white moved TO refer the question of
representation in the Convention to the Com
nittee on Credentials.
Mr.. Kimbrough, of Benton, moved that
oubie the representation in the lower House
e the representation in The Convention.
Mir. Alien, VI Lee, moved to table. Lost.
Mr.. Reynolds moved to amend Mr.. Kim
rough's motion, that in counties repre-
ented by foaters, vote be equally divided be-
ween the counties. Accepted by Mr.. KIM
rough, and motion adopted,
On motion of Mr.. Reynolds, the rules of the
louise of Representatives were adopted as far
s applicable.
Mr.. Allen, of Lee, moved the appointment
f committee OF seven TO which shall be re-
erred, without debate, all resolutions, except
uch as pertain to the organization of the
Convention.
Mr. Kimbrough suggested that the appoint
tent of such a committee would be premature
util after the renart Of e" "a,mmittec on
credentials, and moved TO adjourn until half
light O'Clock. Lost
Mr.. Davis of Harrison, moved that the Com
littee on Resolutions be increased to two
rom each Congressional District
Mr. Cswan moved that the Secretary furnish
Omission tickets to all regularly accredited
eiegates to the Convention, pending which,
n motion of Mr.. Tison, adjourned till half
asst eight o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION,
The Convention resumed business At half
asst eight o clock.
The Chair announced the following Commit
se en- Resolutions:
LIST District-R. H. Allen. of Lee; W. F.
ucker, of Chickasaw.
% District-7J. $. Bailey. of Tallahatchie
hos. Spight, of Iippah.
Sd DistrIct-E. c. Walthau, of Grenada;
m. Price. of Winston.
4th District-G. B. Huddleston, of Scott; R.
Smith, of Madison.
9Th District. A. Mclean, of Amite s. H.
errell of Clarke.
9th District. NJ. Miller, of Warren: l. !
IcLaurin, of Claiborne.
The proposition 10 admit all accredited dele
ates to the 4ll WAS taken up, and discussed
some length. Mr.. Allen withdrew the mo-
on to table, and Mr.. Reynolds renewed it.