The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, JUNE IT, 1885,

lines Many of Us may 6nd that we have to sur
render cherished views and favorte ideas upon
some points. A conclusion can perhaps bt
reached only by mutual concessions. The his
| tory OF the past teaches such lessons as these
We should be content with the greatest goot
for the greatest number il we cannot get wha
we believe to be the best for all. II ought to be
borne IN mind that our organization has been
the result OF years Of continuous effort, and tina
the Convention 10 an expensive burden 10 the
| State. If our labors fail-if we frame an inctru
ment that does not satisfy the people, the time
and for years to come the public mind will he
disturbed by new attempts to bring about what
We came here 10 do and failed to accomplish
We must all remember that we are here repre-
senting not political party not a single county
not mere belt or section. but the entire State,
the wants and interests OF whole people di-
versified, and sometimes apparently antagonstic
In different sections, but capable OF being
wrought into harmony and unity if we exclude
selfshness and are governed by conservative
and patriotic influences.
high and solemn trust has been imposed
upon us; the eyes of the people are upon us to
see how We discharge II. Let us act diligently,
lntelllgently, without sel6shness without pIrti
sanship, with due regard for each others rights,
with determination TO secure, if possible, a
Constitution that will meet the wants of our be-
loved State-that we and our children after us
prosperity
You have bestowed upon me the highest office
in your gilt. | accept it; | appreciate it. In
after years shall reflect with pleasure and salts
faction upon this proof of your good will and
confidence. Be- assured that will endeavor to
discharge my duties your President faithfully
and lmpariay, and that | will exert myself in
every way that to bring the labors of the
Convention To a favorable and satisfactory con-
cusiOn.
The President announced the election of
Secretary to be in order
Col j. +. Mcclellan, of jackson, nominated
William H. Reynolds, of Hamilton, for Secre-
tary.
MIR. ii. g. Baker, of Nassau, moved that the
nomination be made unanimous;
Which was agreed to, and William H. Rey-
nolds was declared duly elected Secretary Of the
Convention
Mr.. II. F. Taylor of Alachua, nominated Mr.
J. j. Thompson, of Ahchua, for Sergeant at
MIR. j. w. Tompkns of Columbia, moved that
the nomination be made unanimOus;
Which was agreed to and Mr.. ]. J. ThOmp-
son was declared duly elected sergeant alarms
OF the Convention.
q. w. Hnsey, of Franklin, for door keeper of
the Convention.
Mr., Orman, of Franklin, moved TO make the
nomination unanimous
Which was agreed to- and Mr. g. w. Hnsey
was declared duly elected door keeper of the Con-
ventiOn.
DIR. Conover moved that the officers elect be
sworn in;
Which was agreed to, and Judge A. E. Max
well administered The oath to the following
officers to wit
Mr.. w. II. Reynolds, Secretary
Mr.. j. j. Thompson, Seargeant-at Arms
MIR. g. w. Hinsey, Door keeper
Hon j. f. Yonge Of Escambia, offered the
following:
Mr.. Prestdent: l rise at this time to suggest |
to this Convention that the people of the State of
Florida, through the members of this body rem
der most proper tribute of respect and sympa-
thy to our most worthy Chief Magistrate in this |
hour Of his great domestic affliction. On Sum-
day last the hand of death, though guided by |
IN all wise Providence, was laid heavily upon |
MS household and bore away daughter, lovely |
and well beloved Having just arrived at the
state Of womanhood, she was the pride alike
'f rRRf16pNls Rf16pNls Ana Mr. 1-resuvu, INA, We can
not in this public way fifty touch subject so
tender and so full of a sorrow sacred al home,
yet l desire to move that this Convention, ON
behalf of the people of Florida, tender to Gov
,rnor Perry, and his family, most sincere
ympahy in their grief, and AS further mark
If respect, that this Convention do now adjourn
Until to morrow morning ut ten O'clock;
Which was adopted, and the Convention ad
burned until 10 O'Clock IN. tomorrow.