The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-12

menced changing their votes is beyond
description. The first vote changed
was that OF DIR. \. n. Talley, the only
member of the Richland delegation who
voted for Sheppard. In a moment
there was great confusion, members
from all parts of the house rising and
desiring to change their votes. Inc
President, after difficulty, brought the
convention to order, when the roll OF
counties was called, members then
stating their change some fiocklng to
Coker, but the majority changing to
Richardson. After gaeat delay, the
President announced the vote as fol-
lows:
so; McCrady, 1. Necessary to choice,
John Peter Richardson was then de-
clared the nominee.
On motion of Mr.. J. z. Blackwell, Of
Edge6eld, seconded by Mr.. G. w.
Brown, of Darlington, the nomination
was made unanimous.
Amid great excitement motion
was made and withdrawn to adjourn
until 10 a. m. Thursday.
DR.. Talley moved to adjourn until
$50 a. m.
Mr.. W.R. Kelley, Of Barnweli, moved
to lay the motion on the table.
A division was called for and the
motion to lay on the table prevailed.
The President then announced that
nominations for Lieutenant Governor
were in order.
Mr.. Ira b. Jones, of Lancaster, nomi-
mated Gen. W. l.. T. Prince. Seconded
hv Mr.. F. J. Kennedy, of Chesterfield.
Mr.. Haskell moved that in nomina-
ting merely announce the name. no
speeches.
Mr.. Kelly, of Barnwell, moved to lay
on table. Division was called Tor anu
motion was laid on the table.
A motion for half-hour's recess was
voted down.
MIR. W. r. Brooks nominated Mr.. &.
J. G.. Hutson. Seconded by MIR. G. E.
Sawyer, of Aiken.
Col. j. L. Orr, of Greenville, nomina-
ted Mr.. w. Mauldin. Seconded by Mr..
Montgomery, of Marion.
Balloting was commenced. After
ballot Il scene similar to that after
second ballot for Governor was repeat
ed and counties again called. In spite
of this numerous changes were made
after roll call. Col. Prince being rirtu-
ally out of the race, the delegates sup
porting him divided between Hudson
and Maul1in.
The President and tellers becoming
confused, on motion of Gen. Hagood
another ballot was offered, but an
nounced the result of the first bollot as
follows:
Mauldin. n.................. ........... l49
Prince 80
Gen. Princes name was withdrawn.
Motions to take recess were drowned
in cries of "ballot ballot p, Mr.. E. 3.
Murray, Of Anderson, moved that,
members he allowed to chang thEts
votes after ballot. The President ruled
Mr.. Murray out of order. Mr.. Murray
insisted on his motion. Motion was
made to- olay on table, but the President
again called Mr.. Murray to order.
The second ballot was proceeded with.
When Chester was called, the chairman
of the delegation arose and asked that
Chcsters total vote be cast for Maui
din. The President ruled it out of Or
der. The vote was as follows: ~
Mauldin n.................. ..lG9
Hutson .144
On motion of Mr.. G. j. c. Hutson the
nomination of Mr.. Mauldin was made
unanimous.
MIR. Haskell, from Committee on
Resolutions and Platform, said that
the committee had not had time to do
the work assigned them and asked that
the convention adjourn until a. m. to-
morrow.
From all parts Of the hall delegates
arose trying to gain the attention OF
the Chair. Motion was put amid great
confusion. Calls were made from all
parts of the house. Mr.. Haskell Oh
tanning the floor insisted on his mo-
ton. Mr.. Buist amended by substitu-
ting 10 a. m. for a. NJ. Carried.
The Convention then adjourned lln-
til 10 o'clock a. IN. Thursday, at which
hour the body was called to order by
Gen. ITagood.
A motion that nominations of the
various candidates be made without
speeches, was adopted.
Nominations were then proceeded
with. Mr.. J. y. Hoyt, of Greenville,
nominated Gen. w. W. Humphreys for
Secretary of State.
Mr.. J. e. Clinkscales, Of Anderson,
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. r. Hal. Clark, of Kershaw, nomi-
mated Maj. w. 4. Leitner. Seconded
by Mr.. Brooks, Of Edgelield, Mr.. Jack
son, of Chesterfield, Mr.. Ragsdale, OF
Fairfield, Mr.. Hopkins. of Richland.
\ ballot was held, which resulted as
follows:
Leitner. r.................. ..............2O .2Oi
Humphreys. S................. ........ 10Y
Numbers Of votes cast BIG: necessary
to Il choice l5H.
On motion OF Mr.. IIoyt. of Green
vile, the nomination Of Major Lcitncr
WAS made unanimous.
Nominations being in order for
Comptroller General, Mr.. Haskell nomi-
mated W. f. Stoncv, of berkeley.
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