The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-08-12
= UNITED WE STAND!
TIE DEMOCRACY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Is sTAUNCII AND SOLID.

Campaign of 'Ei ghty- y-SIx-Intercsiing Read
Ing for Every Good Democrat.
The Convention of tho Democratic
party of South Carolina was held in the
Opera House, Columbia, commencing on
Wednesday the 4th inst. Gen. James F.
Izlar, Chairman of tho State Executive
Committee, called the body TO order.
Col. j. @. Marshall, Secretary pro
tenn, read the call of the Convention, us
issued by tho Executive Committee, after
which General Izlar nominated Gen.
johnson Hagood to be temporary Chair
man, and he was unanimously elected.
On taking the chair Gen. Hagood said
that he was gratificd by the honor con-
ferrod on him, and in view of the i'm
portant business which tho Convention
had before it he would proceed at once
to the work of organizing the body.
The Secretary called the roll of coun-
ties, and as each was called the crcdcn-
tials of the delegations were presented by
tho chairman.
The roll of delegates was then called
for the purpose of seating the delegates.
After about ono hour consumed in this
business the roll was again called and each
delegate answered, or, failing, was sub
stituted by an alternate. There were Il
few delegates who failed to answer, but
after the roll was completed the entire
31S members had responded.
Governor Hagood announced quo
rum and stated TINT the Convention
would proceed to elect permanent
officers.
Mr.. Buist, of Charleston, moved that
Hon. johnson Hagood be elected presi-
dent by acclamation. Mr.. Orr, of Green
vile, seconded denomination. Mr.. Buist
put the question to the Convention, and
Gen. Hagood was unanimously elected.
On taking the chair he said:
''Wc are assembled here to-day as
Democrats. There is no man here whose
allegiance to tho Democratic party is not
sincere and single. 1t is not that in likely
this off year any questions will arise to
create dissensiOns among us. 1t is not
probable that any ;!ist!n bing issues will
bo raised to threaten the harmony of the
party. We must not forget that we are
children of q common mother, and that
our proceedings should be marked by
calmncss and patience. My individual
opinion regarding many questions. is de-
cided. | agree with some of you and
differ with others. / shall not attempt
to direct you, but will learn your will
and attempt to execute 1t. Again, gen
tlcmen, permit me to thank you for the
honor you have conferred upon me and
to bespcak your kind assistance"
John S. Werner, Of Oconec, and John
A. Moroso, of Charleston, were elected
Secretaries.
Mr.. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, moved
the subjoined resolutions, which were
adopted: ~,
"Rcsolved, That the Democracy of
South Carolina, in Convention assem-
blcd, send greetings and congratulations
to their fellow-Democrats Of the Union
upon the return Of the National Demo
cratic party to the administration Of the
affairs of the nation.
"Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the wise, patriotic and statcsmnnlikc adj
ministration of President Cleveland and
his Cabinet"
MIR. Geo. W. Croft, of Aiken, moved
the following resolutions, which were
adopted:
"Resolved by the Democratic party of
South Carolina in Convention assembled,
That we have heard with profound re-
gret of the death of the Hon. Samuel j.
Tilden, of New York.
"Resolved, That this illustrious citizen
exemplfied in his life the true patriot
and devoted supporter of constitutional
liberty, and that by his death the nation
has lost one of her most eminent and
useful statesmen; that though by fraud
deprived of the Office Of President we
shall still cherish him in memory along
with Jefferfon, Madison and Monroe, and
the other great statesmen that have held
that high position, and have by their
wisdom and love Of liberty brought such
rich lustrc to tho institutions of our
country"
The President then announced that
nominations were i'll order for seven
Vice-Prcsidents.
G. FL. Simonton, Of Charleston, was
nominated for the 1st District; G. W.
Croft, of Aiken, for tho I'd; w. G. Bcnct,
of Abbcville, for the 3D.; ID. II. Duncan,
Of Spartanburg, for the 4th; w. r.
Davio, of Chester, for the 5th; j. G.
Blue, Of Marion, for the 9th; VIM. Ell
lott, of Beaufort, for the 7th-all OF
whom wero elected by acclamation
Mr.. Ansol, of Grecnvillc, moved to
adopt the rules of the House of Repre-.
sentatlves of South Carolina for the gov
crnment of the Convention Mr. Kelly,
OF Bar4well, moved to substitute Cush.
lngS Manual, but his motion was not
seconded Mr.. Ansel's motion was thor
adopted. "''' '''0'
Mr.. Haskell, of Richland, moved the
appointment of n committee Of ono from, m
each Congressional District who shonid
prepare. q q platform of tho Democratic
P@rty OF @ south Carolina, and to whom
submitted in the Convention, without
debate.
Col. Hoyt, of Greonvillo, moved 70
amend by making the committee one
from each county, which, after some
slight discussion, was accepted, and the
resolution, as amended, was passed.
Undor the operation Of this resolution
q number of resolutions were then pre-
sentcd TO the Convention and rcfnrro5