Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-05


Lsfagefts County.
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Wnen the Johnson county vote was given an,
Ds!ose The Lafayette county vote had been re
noohced the result OF the ballot, Mr.. s.. III: For
jumped to his feet and announced that the j ack
sou ser county aeiegation desired 70 change ITS vote
the hall. III" al paris o
Judge Young said that the rule of all conyep
lions Was that no vote could be changed durnl
tue calling OF the roll. :
Judge Wonord followed at some length S h
sslu; jackson county desires to retire 10
consultation. There was u mistake In the Vol
nnnOunced.'
the chairman continued to call s.Lafayett,
g~hslrnian Of the, Lafayette county delegation
sixteen votes for Alexander Graves. of Lafiy
Widest cheers and the excitement grew intense
The nproar ip the lobby and gallery was 90 grea
mat the CHAIRMAN was compelled 10 threaten Ia
have the gallery cleared unless quiet was re
st .red. s
S:AI. Ford said that, in all probability, tn,
Latsygste county candidate would be nominal
Nj. William III. Carter said: '.We propDs.
70 see yacks0n county get her rights in this con
vention; We would support the Candidate OF the
JacksOn county Delegation If he were Nominate
ed. II they had placed in nomination u man
rom their county We could not support him any
less zealounly than the man we have nOminuted.
They haye the right 10 consider their vote II they
choose. but ] would say to them, thatin 80 doing
they are striking u blow at the deRocracy in this
district. Let them remember this and act accord
Judge Young. Of Lafayette county, again took
the hoor and SAID: ~ want to say a lew words.
The jackson county delegation secured hall An
hour u consult over this matter. They made I'M
their vote and hsd 1t then on their table whtn
tney counted It up and they. will lind they are
Judge WOdOrd replied: '.IfMr. Graves secure,
the nomination by y vote cast with the intention
TO nominate him. jackson county will give him
its enthusiastic support. but It Is not to the in
terests OIL the gentlemen who support so honor
ahle. gallant and distinguished u man as MIR.
Graves 10 take advantage Of u CARELESS VOTE. II
after cOnsid. ratisn. the jackson county dele.a.
ton sees ut 10 give Mr.. Graves four votes. 1 saw
we'll d0ne.s and ! believe the entire delegation
no better man.
Gen Joe Shelby said: at seems strange that
ti,s jackson county. delegation should, after
that ballot carelessly. The gentleman SAYS IT
wss . complimentary vote, but we are govern
~ IN taas matter oaiy by II question of msjori-
nouace.i johnson county came up with a solid
vote f0r1Ar. Graves. Then the gentleman from
Jsckspnf county came forward and desiredfto
chsnge the vote. l regret the morti6cation of
the gentleman ON the other side for / have the III
most respect Tor Capt. b. j. Franklin. and If M.
"" JUDGE se% Woso1a ! rs snGaiI gladly support him -
ID No modification, no chaKrin. Ii the- pentI.-
man OF LaIsyette county becomes The Nominee
the whole district"
Judge Gates said he presumed there was no
fraud charged ani in order that everything mipht
De satisfactory lie would move that Jackson
couhiy nave y Chance TO vote again by ballet.
He.was instructed by the township Which he
arpfe..ntet 10 vote ior anyone except Franklin
AMI ne understood that Mr.. Graves cOulu com
mand 100 more votes In. Blue tuwnshin ainn.
than MIR. Franklin colId, N
hy THIS TINE the excitement WAS at fever heat.
anu Tor y lew minutes the chairman could NOT
secure order. When comparative quiet WIS
hnally restored, 5. Al. Ford moved that ,Jack an,
county have the privilege TO recunyass m. vni.
just cast
Mr.. George s. Young of johnson county said:
= nave forgotten more parliamentary law than
ever expect to learn again, but l deny that n
mas ever been the cu,tOM TO change n vut,.
when y nomination Is made tor the purpose OF
defeating that nomination. 1t Is done when 4
delegation secs = candidate about l., receIy. -
majority for the purpose of swelling his vota
but only In such cIs-s.
The chair ruled that n delegation could change
its vote before the vote had bten ot,icI,Iiw ~
nounced, and the jackson county Delegation
Wa. granted thirty minutes In which to consult
Win the understanding that ut the end of final
time II could change Iis vote if ,tesirrH 5000
Alter being out about hlleen minutes the del
esation returned, aud the chairman cal ling the
convention u order recognized Capt. BRINK
lug, who announced:
The Jackson county delegation casts its
unanimous vote for Alexander Grayes.p
ihls announcement Was greeted with will
anu excited cheers and pIaudits The L:,fsv.tt.
deleKation jumped up on their chairs. waved
auu ipalcu utI1SeIytS nuaTSt.
Johnson county did equal honor to the occusinn
and the lobby and galleries joined the chorus
On m0tlOnOiJ a Mcdonald the chair appointed
q OF 1--we TO wait on MIR. Graves and nc.
quaint him Of his nomination. Ii coInuriscd i.
A. Mcdonald, Judge Woffori, Judge Woo.i
Judge Young and Gen. Shelby
+, an s escorted MI: Graves 10 the stage where
follows: 40
Mr.: Presidsnt and gentlemen of the cow. ntion.
The hour ID late. therefore l ehaii not ait.mni
10 make any extended remarks. My only mir
pose now Ii to express my thanks for the com
pii'nent paid to "n- oil The strongest democratic
IN the state. accept the nomination..
/ gu nave paid a compliment to Il good d. me-
cratic county lately admitted to this newly made |
min district l W sh tO state that this contest has |
been carried on la u truly democratic spirit Of
love anu fellowship, and believe thatiu bringing
county into Intimate Relationship
win Kansas City and jackson county III. back
bone oi democracy in this district, u wis. com
was formed. ! shall always lnpk with |
pride upon this great metropolis of the norm |
Wesl anu my voice will always lie heard u,lyn- |
ealing her caiisr.b
AIR Graves remarks were received %entLusi-
asticaiiy anu the convention then adjourucd
rjne 6ie.
Alter the adjournment, delegates and frf.nds
LhrOnged around the candidate and extended 10
iiih their congratulations on his domination.