The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

delegation, Nlr. i. w BacOI, OIL OIldIleS-
ton, and DR.. 4. S. Hydrick, chairman
of the Orangeburg delegation.
Mr.. Gilliland then moved that Mr..
Dibble be unanimously elected as the
Democratic nominee for Congressman
from the First District, and that the
chairman he authorized to so cast t.!a
vote of the Convention. The motion
was unanimously carried, and the
chairman, having cast the vote OF the
Convention for Mr.. Dibblc, declared
him unanimously elected, amid loud
applause on the part OF the delegates.
On motion of Mr.. r. +. McGarey Il
committee Of five, consisting of MeSsrS.
G.. BRYAN, y. {. lizard, r. &. Barkley,
r. +. McGarey and DR.. J. II. Seay, was
appointed by the Chair TO acQualnt Hlr.
Dihblp of his unanimous rcnomlnatinn
and to bring him before the COnv"n-
ton.
TRIBUTE TO GEN. MAElGAULT.
During the absence of the committee
in the execution of Its mission DR..
\. $. Hydrick read the following
preamble and resolutions relating to
the death Of Adit. Gen. Manigault,
which were seconded by Gen. J. F.
IZ!ar and unanimously adopted by the
Convention by standing vote:
Mr.. Chairman: Asa question of privilege
rise to offer the following tribute, imper-
feet, yet Justly due to the memory Of him
whose rest is won at last in the bosom Of
his dear old Charleston. The sad tidingS
reach us that Gen Arthur NJ. Manigault
died at his plantation home on the 10th
instant, and his funeral services were per-
formed in Charleston on yesterday, the
18th. While the State feels bereavement
which calls forth universal regret to such
of us whose privilege it was to know him,
this is all occasion for deep sorrow. Gen.
Manigault's epitaph might be written in
two words-thc' Patriot and Gentleman !!
His services to tile United States in the
fierce conflict with Mexico fixed him i'll the
public mind as a gallant soldier. We re-
member him again in the walks of modest
life, the digniiied, hOspitable, courty
gentleman, and, again, when the tocsin
sounded for the sons Of the South in 1861 he
was in the van. There he stayed, manned
vet defiant, until his flag was lowered in
Johnston's surrender. Hopeful, though
suffering from his wounds, lie returned to
the peaceful pursuits of the citizen, and
while none was more loyal to the Lost
Cause" in principle and in deed, yet, when
the arbitrament of the sword folded its
banner, he renewed his allegiance to the
nations flag, and none more true. There
is a pathOs in such life. a legacy in such
an example. His urbanity and gentleneSs
were beautifully perSpicuouS as they stood
out i'm modest grace. A delicate sensitive
ness rather bridlcd the forces of both mind
and heart: yet q constant concern for others
showed the generosity of his great soul. He
did not vaunt his services. but when needed
they were rs valuable as they were freely
given. There was loyalty inSeparable
from his career that stamped him with
individuality. Like q pure stream it flowed
on to bless. He was loyal to the weak. to
his friends, to his country, to himself-a
loyalty that gave purity to enthusiasm, rc-
PEELED selfiShmess and dignitied chivalry.
His services to the State, as adjutant and
inspector general, are 100 we'll known and
valued forrepelition. Just rs he was about
to enter third term of honorable Office, he
is stricken down-not having recovered
from a serious wound received in 1864 in
the battle of Franklin, Tenn. Therefore,
RESOLVED, by this Convention, that we
record our sorrow with that Of the State Of
South Carolina at the grave Of her gallant
son.
That we cnshrine his life sodierly deeds
and services as 4 public legacy to postcrity.
That this preamble and resolutions be
printed in the News and Courier and THE
Times AID DEMOCRAT and 4 copy be
forwarded to the bereavcd widow Of the
deceased.
After a short absence the committee
returned and eScored into the hail the
Hon. Samuel Dibhlc, who WAS presented
to the Convention annie enthusiastic
cheering and applause.
AS soon rs the uprOar had subsidized
Mr.. Dibble addressed The Convention
us follows:
''Nfr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Convention: The occasion of the nominal
ton to 4 public Office such as this Is an im-
portant cXeecise of citizenship. 1t is the
selection by ti!c members Of political
party of one of their number to maintain
the tcncts and principles of that party in
the canvass, and if, elected to office, to
represent them III his official career. Its
the preliminary presentation to the public
of Il private citizen with their sutfrageS to
represent them at times and places where,
from the nature of things, the great body
polite cannot be present, and Willie his
constituency I'LL 'tllSllliS tllSil uou"l tNoS
tions, to maintain tllcir rights, guard their
liberties and to advance their political and
material interests.
at has been my privilege, i high and
hoI0rcd privilege | have esteemed il, to
have fulfilled this duty for the best interests
of the constituency which | represent; to
have acted, as it were, under the power of
attorney from tho people Of the First Con-
grcSsional district in the Federal halls Of
legislation in Congress. Looking back
upon that career, L find many shortcomings,
but can only say that they have been not
of the heart but owing to that natural i'll
ability of human nature to dO all that it
ought to do But there has been no lack
ing in the desire that l have ever felt to
represent this constituency i'll its true inter-
est, and have ever felt that my position
was that of a public servant, ~ serve their
interests And not my own. lApplause.l
Mr.. Chairman, from tlR bottom of my
heart ] thank you to-day. | thank this
Convention. | thank the constituency,
whose sentiments they have so cordially
presented to me, for this renewed mark
of .heir confidence and esteem. 1t shall