The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-16

son, ~. w. Jones, r. w. Haddon, J. r..
Shelton.
Upon completing the roll of delegates
further proceedings were deferred until
7.3O at night An adjournment was
therefore taken about 2 O'Clock nnt;l
that time.
THE NIGHT SESSION.
Pursuant to adjournment the conycn.
ton met again last night at z, 80 O'Clock.
Senator Talpert, the temporary Presi-
dent, announced that the next step 70
be taken by the convention was a per-
manent organization. 1t was resolved
first to elect permanent presiding
officer, and nominations were announced
in order.
Mr.. ID. K. Norris was nominated and
received the unanimous vote of the con-
vcntion.
PREAMBLE.
We the farmers Of South Carolina. in
Convention assembled, recognizing the
wisdom Of the saying that in union there
is strength have determined to form nm
organization for our mutual protection
and benefit
Its objects shall be the promotion of
all branches Of agriculture and the in
augutation Of more rational and re-
munerative system Of farming. These !,
ends are to be secured by organizing
agricultural clubs throughout the State
! to meet and discuss the situation. and
bring the influence of the organized far
mers to bear upon the State govern:
ment so rs to obtain, protection against
fraud and imposition, and to secure that
fostering care so impcratively demanded
oy our languishing agricultural inter
est
While we shall as much as possible
eschew politices. legislation which affects
the farmers injnrouslv or ovcrlooks
them entirely will be our first care till
n remey be had. We claim the right
to do this rs citizens and taxapcrs and
invoke the assistance Of all classes and
profscsins in securing reform in our
government and in placing our argicul-
tural interests on more secure ard
prosperous foundation.
To this end we have adopted the fol-
lowing: a&
ARTICLE I. This Association shall be
known as the Farmers Association of
South Carolina.
ART. IL; The officers Of this Associa. ;
ton shall be aipresid mt, seven Vice
Presidents-one from each Congressional
District Secretary and Treasurer and
an Executive Committee Of nine-one
from each Congressional District and
two at large-all to be chosen by the
members Of this Association Mt the an
nual meeting in November. and to hold
their offices for one year, or until their
successors are duly elected: provided,
that the Executive Committee hold their
Office one. two and three years, three be-
ing elected annually.
The first committee shall determine
by lot the length of their respective
terms. So;
ART. III, The President shall have I
general supervision of the affaih, of the
Association; shall preside ut it's &.cet-
ings, preserve order; and regulate its
discussions according to ordinary parl-I
amentary rules and shalt be ec oNcio
a member Of all committees. In his
absence one of the Vice Presidents shall
act.
The Secretary shall attend all meet.
ings Of the Association, keep record Of
its proceedings, as also those Of the
Executive Committee, and attend to the
correspondence.
The Treasurer shall receive nnd:.keep
an account Of all funds, and pay out the
same by order Of the President counter
signed by the Secretary, making an an-5
hual report of such receipts and exendi-
tures to the Association.
ART. Nv. The Executive Committee
shall have the general management 4nd
control Of all business of the Assotia-
ton, shall perare and issue progrRmme
for its annual meetings, and make all
needs arrangements therefor, They
shall take whatever stops they may deem
proper to secure the organation Of far-s
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