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Col. James L. Orr, Of areentlile, nominated
DIR. ", l., MAtttDtN,

OF Greenville, in an admirable address. He
did not ask support for his candidate because
he came from Greenville, u county which had
no State representation for many years, but
because w. l.. Mauldin had held every office
committed to him with vigilance, fidelity and
firmncss. He did not ask 1t because as boy
of 10 he shouldered his musket, went into the
army and fought the war out, but because he
was the man for the place.
Mr.. w. j. Montgomery, Of Marion, seconded
the nomination warmly and ably.
The vote resulted, Mauldin lS, Hutson lis,
Prince II.
1t was at once seen that the race lay be-
tween Messrs. Mauldin and Hutson, and the
Prince voters began changing their votes 10
one or the other amid great confusion AT
last the result Of the first ballot was announc-
choice 159, Mauldln 149, Hutson 1873, Prince 80.
AS finally taoulated DR.. Manldin received
the solid vote Of Abbeville, Anderson. Ches-
Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Rich
land, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union and Will
liamsburg.
counties Of Aiken, Barnwel, Beaufort, Berke-
ley, Charleston, Colleton, Edgefield. George
town, Horny and Lexington.
Gen. Princes supporters who held out were
a majority of the Chester, Kershaw, Lancas-
ter and Marlboro delegations.
Marion, Orangeburg, Clarendon and York
was divided pretty evenly.
Gen. Princes name was Withdrawn.
The changes were going on when. on the
suggestion of Acting President Simonton,
another ballot was held, the tellers having be.
come confused by the constant transfers Of
votes.
The result was watched with intense inter-
est. Mauldln carried Abbeyille solidly, Hut
son took the whole Of Aiken, Anderson was
unit for Mauldln. Barnwell split, giving
majority to Hutson, Beaufort united on Hut
son, and so did Berkeley, while Charleston
gave all her twenty-eight votes for the Hamp-
ton candidate.
Chester and Chesterfield voted for Mauldin.
Clarendon was equally divided. Colleton
cast her twelve votes for Hutson; Darling;
but one for Hutson. Georgetown gave four
for Hutson TO two against him. Greenyille
and Hampton, coming next to each other,
were of course united for their respective
fiaeaHf Hutson. kersHaS divided equally. Gancas-
ter was all for Hutson, Laurens all for Maui
din, and Lexington solid for Hutson. Ma
rlon was five to two for Mauldln, Marlboro
solid SHt TO tor 0Ss MauIdn I as wa; oconse Orange
burg was seven 10 five in favor Of Mauldln.
Pickens gave all her votes for the Greenville
candidate. Richland went eight to three for
the Mountain City's choice, and spartanburg
Mauldin. Williamsburg gave seven 10 one
for Mauldin, and York six to four for him.
The result as announced was. total vote BIZ,
necessary to choice l57. w. l.. Mauldin 169,
Mr.. Hutson promptly moved that the nom-
ination of DR.. Maudin be made unanimous,
which was done amid applause.
At the close Of the election Col. Haskell, In
behalf of the committee on resolutions, ask
ed for an adjournment until ii \. NJ. Thurs-
day, in order 10 give them time 10 work on
the propositions submitted to them. MI.
Benet supported the motion, and although IL
encountered opposition, nh adjournment was,
ut P. NJ. had until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.