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tors be elected by primary. All were
referred to the committee without de-

platform and resolutions.
At 2 D. m. the convention took a re-
cess for two hours.
The convention re-cOnVened at 4 p.
m. The number OF visitors was greater
than in the morning and all wore Il
look of eager expectancy, While the
delegates lily concealed their long re-
pressed excitement. At each mention
of Richardson the applause both from
the floor and gallery, was so great that
it interfered with the work of the con-
vention.
After rapping the convention to Or
der, Gen: Hagood asked that each men,
Der in addressing the Chair would rise
and announce his name and county, as
it was impossible for him to recognize
faces in the farther part of the hall.
The President suggested thaS treas
urer be elected. Mr.. j. Q. Marshall
was nominated and elected by acclama-
tion. The members were assessed soc.
each to pay the expenses of the conven-
tion.
On motion of Mr.. w. J. Talbert, of
Edgefeld, all speeches were limited to
five minutes.
The Chair announced in midst OF Il
deathly silence that nominations for
Governor were now in order. Almost
Immediately Mr.. C. P. Quattlebaum, of
IIorry, arose and said: 81 represent
the independent republic of Horny. l
desire to put in nomination, not Il gen.
tleman of Horny, but of South Carolina
"a man who was true to his party IN
the darkest days. | mean a farmer
who supports the College and reflects
credit upon it by his farming. Who
shall I name but w. D. Johnson, OF
Marion? have never known Horny
so united in her choice for her man for
Governor"
Mr.. W. J. Montgomery, of Marion,
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. G. &. Dantzler, of Or&ngeburg,
nominated Gen. Edward McCrady, OF
Charleston, in Il glowing speech and
bespoke the votes Of the convention
and mentioned him as progenitor Of
the "eight box law. u
Messrs. !. II. Hayward, of Grcenville,
and w. II. Brawley, Of Charleston,
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. j. f. Bradley, of Abbeville, noml-
mated John g. Sheppard, of EdgeHeld:
seconded by Mr.. B. r. Tillman.
Mr.. e. W. Brown, Of Darlington,
said | arise to place before you for
Governor VIM. c. Coker, Of Darlington.
He is not here at this hour, but is busy
at home, where he has ever been the
leader Of his people. TO him it mat
ters little If you call him to the Chief
Magistracy of this State. But sum,
monses have come to him from all
parts of South Carolina, and he will
not turn 4 deaf ear to that call. Seldom,
gentlemen, does the conservative Pee
Dee ask for representation on the State
ticket. It asks it now for no unworthy
man. In war or in the ciY vie halls OF.
peace, his manliness and virtue are well
known. In conclusion, Mr.. Brown
read the resolutions Of the Darlington
Democracy urging the nomination of
Mr.. Coker.
Mr.. J. W. Moore, of Hampton, second
ed the nomination Of Mr.. Coker.
Mr.. D. S. Henderson, OF Aiken, spoke
as follows: We are here assembled as
the representatives Of the Democracy
of South Carolina. The man who
carries it's banner should be above re-
proach. Our election this fall is but a
forerunner of the national struggle OF
'SS. 1t is our duty to see that he who
is placed at the head of our party to
him the people will flock with alacrity.
lie whom shall name l believe will
fill the bill. He is farmer by pro-
fession, and will, therefore, see that the
agricultural interest Of South Carolina
are upheld. lie will see to the educa-
tion OF the poor boy. He comes from
line OF people, from the Revolution
until now, who have ever had the in
terest of South Carolina at heart. Well
informed in the financial affairs Of the
State, he is able to grapple with any
financial issue that may arise, | pre-
sent man Of no sect or party, but a
brave patriot. the silver-tongued orator
of Clarendon-John Peter Richardson.
cloud and continued applause).
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
J. f. Rhane, of Clarendon.
Mr.. J. F. Hart, of York, said we are
collected together to select those who
are to wear the hOnOrs. HonorS are
not always given to those who have
dGU(tlllCu ellC 1iiSoitSoos oiitt oiAo''S "AtS
know him have watched him in small
things, and the man who attains great
ness in small things amidst y cisSitudes
is great. l am authorized by my dele
cation to represent them on this floor.
/ nominate lion. Giles J. Patterson, 4
man, architect of his own fortune. In
all relations of life, he has always
borne himself worthily and faithfully.
Mr.. ID. Il. Duncan, of Spartanburg.
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. &. w. NJ. Williams, of Barnwcll,
seconded the nomination OF Mr.. Shcp-
pard.
Mr.. J. c. Haskell. Of Richland moved
that nomination be closed, Carried.
The President appointed as tcllers ID.
:. Henderson. J. l.. Orr, w. j. Mont
gomcry and J. Is. Cappelman.
The roll WAS called and the voting
commencc,l The President announced
the result:
FIRST BALLOT.
j. i. Richardson ........... .......ll2