The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-12
THE STATE DEMOCRACY.
A FINE BODY OF REPRESENTATIVE
SOljTH CAROlINlkNS.

representation Repndiated.
Promptly at IL o'clock "Wednesday,
The 4th instant, the Democratic State
Convention was called to order by Gel.
]. F. Izlar, Chairman of the state
Democratic Executive Committee. Coz.
J. Q. Marshall, acting Secretary OF the
State Executive Committee, READ the
call of the Convention.
Gen. Izlar, in short speech noml-
mated Gen. johnson Hagood as temper
ary chairman. The motion was adopt
ed without a dissenting vote:
Being introduced by Gen. !zlar. zen.
Hagood thanked the convention for the
honor conferred upon him and proceed
ed at once to permanent organlza-
tion. The roll of counties was called
and each chairman handed in the
names Of the delegation.
During the call of the roll, the chair
men of the Sumter and Oconee delega-
tions complained that their seats were
occupied by men who were noS dele
gates.
ON motion of delegate from Barn.
well, the Sergeant-at-Arms was IN
structed to see that each delegate was
seated as his name was called.
Cen. Harood suggested to save time
that each chairman report his delega-
ton seated at the call OF the county,,
This caused much confusion and
DELAY of nearly an hour, rs many OF the
delegates had taken the wrong seats.
At 1915 the call of the roll OF dele
gates was concluded, and quorum
being present. Gen. Hagood announced
that the convention was ready Tor
permanent organization.
Mr.. G. Lamb Buist. Of Charleston,
nominated Gen. Hagood: The nomlna-
ton was seconded by Jas. L. Orr.
On motion Gen. Hagood was elected
by acclamation.
Gen. Hagood said We are assembled
here as Democrats. Party measures
will not enter in this convention, but
there are many measures that will be
brought before YOU affecting the vel
fare of the State. invoke your cool,
calm Judgment on all. l thank the
convention for the honor conferred on
me.
The President then announced that
nominations were in order for seven
Vice-Presidents.
C. RI. Simonton, of Charleston. was
nominated for the 1st District; q. W.
Croft, of Aiken; for the I'd; W. c. Benet,
of Abbeville, for the Sd; D. r: Duncan,
of Spartanburg. for the 4th; W. X.
Davie, of Chester, for the 5th; J: G.
Blue, of Marion, for the 9TH; Mm:
Elliott, of Beaufort, for the 7th-al OF
whom were elected by acclamatlon.
- For permanent secretaries, il s. Yer
ner, of Oconee, J. @. Marshall, OF Rich
slaresssSs;att II a a. 1fercso, of Charleston,
!. were nominated. Col. Marshall declin-
ed and Messrs. Werner and Moroso
were elected by acclamation.
Mr.. Henderson, of Aiken, offered the
following resolutions: -.
Resozred, That the Democracy OF
South Carolinain convention assembled
send greetings and congratulations to
their acknowledgements of the Union
upon the return Of the National Demo
cratic party to the administration OF
the affairs Of the nation.
Resozred, That we heartily endorse
the wise, patriotic and statesmanlike
administration of President Cleveland
and his Cabinet.
Mr.. J. c. Haskell moved that all
resolutions be referred to committee
Of two from each Congressional Dis
trict without debate, but the motion
was withdrawn at the request of Mr..
Henderson, until resolutions regarding
CleyelandS administration could be
passed. The resolutions were then
adopted.
d, Mr.. N. F. Ansel, Of GreenVille, mov-
Ehat the rules of the House OF Re
entatives be adopted.
r. Kelly, of Barnwell, in Il
speech. moved that Cushing's Manual
be adopted. [Great laughter.]
No second was heard, and the rules
of the House were adopted.
Mr.. G. w. Croft, Of Aiken, offered the
following resolutions
ReSozred, by the Democratic party of
South Carolina in convention assem-
bled, That we have heard with pro-
found regret Of the death Of the Hon.
S. J.. Tilden, of New York.
ReSolved, That this illuStriOuS citizen
exemplified in his life the true patriot
and devoted supporter of constitution
al liberty, and that in his death the ma
tior has lost one of her most eminent
and useful statesmen.
Resolced, That though by fraud de-
prived Of the Office Of President, we
Still cherish him in memory along with
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe and the
other great statesmen that have held
that nigh position, and have, by their
wisdom and love Of liberty, brought
such lustrc to the institutions of our
country.
Mr.. Croft asked that the resolutions
be adopted without reference to the
committee. Adopted 10y acclamation.
Mr.. J. y. IIoyt, Of Grecnville. moved
to amend Col. lIaskell's motion to refer
resolutions ito Il committee Of two from
each Congressional District" and to
Substitute one delegate from each
county" Seconded by Mr.. /. ". Daw-
son and adopted by acclamation.
Mr.. r. d. Lee moved that the State
officers be elected rs follows:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Sec