The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-16
Kinds County Convention.

Convention called to order by Maj. Harper,
Chairman County Executive Committee, who
explained the object of the meeting.
On motion, NJ. Dabney was elected Chairman
Marion Smith, Secretary, and Sam D. Harper,
Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. MeNeely, of Utica, moved the appoint.
ment of committee of five on credentials.
Carried, and the following gentleman were
requested by the chair to act a. such commit
tee: J. K. MeNeely, G. D. Newman, W. 7. Hen
ry, j. B. Greaves and j. P. Withers
Mr.. Simmons moved that candidates be in
yited to speak.
Mr.. Clifton moved by way of substitute
| that the Convention first proceed to bust
ness.
Pending consideration, the committe on Gre
dentials reported the following as delegates to
the Convention:
Edwards-E. Matthews, J. NJ. Simmons w.
H. Harris, S. J. Birdsong, L. A. Moss, W. A.
Cooke, I. W. Drummonds w. D. Ratlif. N,
Dabney, j. b. Greaves, N. w. Bankston.
Terry-T. H. Jones, F. R. Carloss, Dan'l
Nicholson, s. B. Thomas, D. G. McRae
Brownsville-J. B. Robertson, A. L. Brad
ley, DR.. Geo. Hunter.
Dry GroYe-T. McClelland, W. II. Johnston,
I. Broadwater, T. s. Wilson, ]. L. Hamilton,
Liberty Grove-C. H. shaifer. Chas. Fitz-
gerald, 7. G. Wright, B. W. Grifeth E. D.
Fondrep.
Cayuga-L G. Fisher, j. T. Parks.
Utica-D 7. Yates, T. Wardlow, J. B. Ross,
H. Terrell, W. R. Kirby, W. D. McClelland,
]. K. MeNeely.
jackson. West ward-R. Brady, W. Adams,
Jr., A. G. Lewis, A. G. Moore.
Lynchburg-D. NJ. Birdsong, W. T. Henry,
J. J. Birdsong
Byram-M. J. Hardy, J. L. Tynes.
Bolton-H. c. Sharkey, L. G. Jones, G. c..
Parkman, W. L. Ratliff ]. P. Withers, j. B.
Hardgraves, W. J. Fellows.
Forest Hill-A. L. Brunson J. B. McNahan,
hon A 7
Henderson, W. H. Harris, W. II. Dixon.
Lebanon-W. r. Sivley, E. C. Gibbs
Auburn. w. Horn, J. F. Bush, G. D. New
man, J. S. Brown, J. N. Bush.
Clinton-E. w. Cabaniss, r. J. Harding, B.
L. Todd, 7. G. Rice, w H. Lewis, J. B. Cole
man.
Jackson, South Ward-T L. Thomas, II.
Strauss, ]. w. Smylie, K. Shotwell.
Jackson, North Ward-H. G. Hilzhiem, o.
Clifton, Marion Smith.
Raymond-Sam D. Harper, D. S. Fearing,
G. NJ. Williamson, S. J. Thigpen, G. c. Porter,
Neill Mcneil, j. G. Austin, WI. Crisler, A.
B. Sivley, Felix Clark, ]. NJ. Shelton.
On motion of Mr.. Griffith, the temporary
organization was made permanent.
Mr.. Clifton offered the following resolu-
ton
RssSlued, That the Convention do now pro-
coed to elect Is delegates to the District Com
vention, for each Supervisors District and 8
for the county-at-large.
ResoEVed further, That the members from
each supervisors district be and are hereby
requested to nominate severally 8 delegates
fer each district.
Mr.. Simmons offered an amendment that
candidates be allowed to speak.
Mr.. Clifton moved to table, which Nas lost
by vote of IS to 46.
Mr.. Clifton moved to amend amendment by
limiting first speaker TO one hour, second
speaker to one hour, with first speaker 10 min
utes for rejoinder.
Mr.. Sharkey moved substitute one-half hour
for one hour, with instead of 10 minutes for
rejoinder. Carried and the original resolu-
ton was adopted.
Messrs Hooker and Barksdale then adj
dressed the Convention in the time allotted
them.
Mr.. Clifton offered the following resolution,
which was after some discussion adopted
Resolued, That the members Of this Conven-
ton and the candidates for whom they may /
vote, be and they are hereby pledged to abide |
BY the action Of the district convention to be /
held at HazlehuTst on the 10th inst, and to +
support the nominee Of that Convention.
Delegates 70 the District Convention At 1
Hazlehurst on Thursday. August 10th, were
then selected as follows B. VI. Griffith, T. g. I
Rice, B. &. Todd, II. G. Sharkey, ]. w. Bird
song, l. A. Moss, a. WardloW, ]. N. Bush, ]. +
w Horne, q. McClelland, Sam d. Harper, w 7
Henderson Oliver Clifton. G. D. Newman and
I. j. Bolton.
Mr.. Grifzth offered the following resolution
which was adopted
Resolred, That an Executive Committee to
consist Of one member from each voting pre-
sinct, to Be nominated By the various delera-I
ions present. be now appointed.
Sam ID. Harper moved To amend By selecting Il
hee from each SUPERVISOR District, and three
rom eounty-at-large which VAS carried and
he following were selected
= ". johnson, J. D. Coleman. Hm Bell, E.
Mathews. Harry Peyton. W.H. Chichester,
!, g. Perry = 2. Fisher ]. 8. MeNeely, W. f