The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
Yazoo County.

neFs report, Convention held on 9th:
Hon. J. A. Barksdale, Chairman; W.
G.. Irvine and n Robinett, Secretaries.
Gen. h. S. Kicks offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
ResolUed, That we proceed to declare
our preference for Governor and Attor-
ney. General and thst there be no other
instructions for State offices.
Mr.. J. S. Williams moved to amend
by striking out all after "Attorney-Gen-
eral," which on motion was tabled by a
big majority.
Mr. d. Bunch offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That our delegates to the
State Convention be instructed to vote
for Robt. Lowry, for Governor.
Mr.. J. S. Williams offered the follow
ing as substitute, which was laid on
the table with but few dissenting votes:
ResolCed, That our delegates to the
State Convention be instructed to vote
for that peerless gentleman and able
iurist Sol. S. Calhoon for Governor
wherever and whenever there is any
chance for him.
The question recurring on Mr.. Bunch's
resolution it was adopted by viva voce
vote with but few dissenting votes, and
on motion the instruction for Lowry
was made unanimous amid loud and
long applause.
On motion of Mr.. /. NJ. Kelly, Col. J.
c.. Prewett was unanimously declared
the choice of this convention for Attor-
ey-General, and the following resolu-
ton, offered by Mr.. Kelly, was adopted
by rising vote, amid deafening ap-
plause:
ResoEued, That this convention with
pride and pleasure presents to the State
Convention for the Office of Attorney
General their countyman, Col. j. e.
Prewett, for whom we earnestly solicit
the support of our fellowcitizens of the
State of Mississippi, as man OF known
merit, worth, and integrity, eminently
qualified to discharge the duties of the
important Office of Attorney-General.
A Democrat in whom there is no guile,
a LAWYER of MARRIED ability and recog-
nized talent, man who will bring to
bear in the discharge of the duties of
the office, an integrity OF purpose, a
fullness of learning and a sound judg-
ment, which will reflect credit alike
upon himself and the State-and that
this convention do now proceed to de-
clare Col. Prewett its choice for Attor-
ney-General by a rising vo.e.
And that the delegates to the State
Convention, which meets in jackson on
August 10Th, be instructed to use all
honorable means to secure his nomina-
tion.
Mr.. Prewett, being loudly called for,
appeared on the stage, and IN acknowl-
edging the honor conferred upon him,
said in substance:
| cannot find words to express my
deep and heartfelt gratitude for your
cordial and generous endorsement oil
nv candidacy for Attorney-General OF
Mississippi. / have no speech for this
occasion, but wish to say that | have
every reasonable assurance that, with
AN earnest delegation to the State Con
yention, supplemented by your warm
support and Endorsement, am very
likely to be the nominee for Attorney.
General, and if nominated, | will, OF
course. be the next incumbent OF that
office. And, gentlemen, | here mosi
solemnly vow, here in this august pres
ence. here before the assembled repre-
sentatives of the superb Democracy OF
Yazoo county, that DO one within the
sound Of my voice, nor any other citizen
of The countv we are proud to claim
.hail aver regret the proceedings Of thi:
Jay % If dilirence. integrity and devotion
- 70 antv can avail. assuming that / am
successful in my aspirations. Again,
thank YOU from the bottom of my heart
for the yerv great honor you have done
me- me =
IT The delegates to State Convention vii
ba found Ia the general list in this is
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On motion of J. S. Williams, Col. w
TT Iuse was nominated for Senator, and
Hon. w. y. Gibbs, was nominated fol
FIoater bv acclamation.
The convention proceeded to nominate
members of the Legislature, resulting in
the nomipation Of A. G. Norrell, III. L
Taylor and w. S. Epperson.
The Chairman read letter from tht
Chairman of the Democratic Executive
COMMITTEES Of Holmes county addressed
to the Chairman Of the Democratic Ex
ecutive Committee Of Yazoo county, aDt