The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-11-18

Chesterfield, Georgetown, Horry, Hamp
ton and York were unrepresented, an'
Union was only represented by one alter
nate. Richland had a large delegation
and Charleston one above the averag
size.
The enrolment lasted until 1.15 p
NJ. When it had been completed Mr.
Shell, of Laurens, said that number O
delegates were absent ut the Fair and h,
therefore proposed that after selectine
a committee on credentials the Convcn
ton taSo q recess until 8 j. NJ. Mr.
| Shells motion was carried, SO amended
that the Convention should rcconvcne NJ
| 730 p. M. '''
Mr.. Ward, Of Laurcns, moved that thc
Chalr appoint Il member from eacb
county to serve on the credentials com.
Fmlttco. Mr.. Fishburne, of Colleton.
secured the adoption of an amendment
providing that each delegation elect its
own committeeman, and in this shane
the resolution was carried
The following members constituted
the committee Abbeyillc, A. w. Jones:
Anderson, j. A. Hall; Berkeley, J. w.
l.: Clement; Charleston, G.. l.. Homes:
Chester, Il. p. Moore; Colleton, L.. f..
iarker; Clarendon, j. L. Tindal; Dar-
llngton, w. e. Mcknight; Edgefield, b.
h. Tlllman; Fairfield, Samuel McCor-
mick; Greenville, H. G. Gilrcath; Ker-
shaw, q. w. Mosely; Lexington, Isaiah
i!altlwanger; Laurcns, j. NJ. Hudgcns:
Marion, L. G. Crawford; Marlboro, j.
Is. Green; Newbcrry, II. II. Folk; Oco-
nee, j: J. Keith; Orangeburg, +. d.
Bates; Pickcns, FL. G. Shelly; Richland
). ii: Klnsler; SpnItanburg, Z. l.. Far
icy; Sdmtcr, a. II. Sanders; Union, John
L. Thomas; Williamsburg, H. 4. Eaddy,
At l.3O the Convention took q recess
and the committee on credentials, with
DIR. j. Il. Tindpl as chairman, began it's
session.
Night Session,
Ihe Convention was called to order at
7.3O o'clock,
Dr. Ilndal, Of Clarendon, moved that
the temporary organization he made per,
manont, and that afterwards the consti-
tuition be adopted and permanent officers
be elected under it. Capt. Tillman spoke
1or tins substitute, and it was carried.
Iho temporary officers having been
made permanent, the constitution for
the Farmers Association of South Caro-
INA was then read by Col. +. r. Stack
mouse, OF Marion. A gentl rman from
Williamsburg moved to vote on it bv
sections, but by vote of 81 to 81 the
Convention refused to do so.
Capt. Illlman stated that he and Col.
Stackhousc had prepared the constitu-
ton, but he said he had no objection TO
having its sections voted on separately.
The Convention adopted tho constitution
as whole, as follows:
PREAMBLE.
We, the farmers of South Carolina. in
Convention assembled, rccogniZinp the
wisdom OF the saying that in union
there is strength, have determined to
form an organization for our. mutual
protection and benefit.
Its objects shall be tic promotion of
all branches of agriculture and the in-
auguIatlon of more rational and remu-
heratlve system of farming. These ends
are to be secured by organizing aglicul-
tural clubs throughout the State to meet
and discuss the situation, and then bring
the influence OF the organized farmers to
bear upon the State government SO as to
OBTAIN protection against fraud and i'm
position, and to secure that fostering
care SO imperatiroly demanded by our
languishing agricultural interest.
While we shall as much as possible
cSchew politics, Legislation which affects
the farmers lnJuriously or ovcrlooks
them entirely will be our first care till
remedy be had. We claim the right
to do this as citizens and taxpayers and
invoke the assistance of all classes and
professions III securing reform in our
government and in placing our agricul-
tural interests on II more secure and
prosperous foundation.
no fbiC onJ ,,,o I,,..o
following:
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE ]. This Association shall be
known as the Farmers Association of
South Carolina.
ART II. The officers of this Associa
tlon shall be n President, seven Vice
PresidentS-onc from each Congression-
al District--a Secretary and Treasurer
and an Executive Committee of nine
one from each Congressional District
and two at large--all to be chosen by
the members of this Association at the
annual meeting in November, and 10
mold their offices for one year, or until
then successors are duly elected proyi-
dcd, that the Executive Committed hold
thelr office one, two and three wears,
thrGe GS oeng elected annually,
Inc 1rst committee shall determine
ny lot the length of their respective
terms.
ART, III. The President shall have q
general supervision of the affairs of the
ASSOCIATION; shall preside at it's meet
ilni9s' preserve order, and regulate it's
discussions according to ordinary parli-
amentary rules, and shall be ex 0fticio n
member Of all committees. In his ob
sence one OF the Vico-P Presidents shall
act, ''''''ii
The Secretary shall attend all meet.
lngs Of the Association. keep q record
OF its proceedings, as also those of the
Executive Committee, and attend to the
correspondence.
The Treasurer shall receive and keon
an account of all funds, and pay out the
same by order of the President, counter
| signed by the Secretary, making an an
nual report of such receipts and expcn .
diturcs to the Association.
ART. ". The Executive Committee
shall have the general management and
control Of all business Of the Association,
shall prepare and issue programme for
| tg III