The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10

Necessary to a choice l5s. Nj. Johnson's
name was withdrawn by Xr. Montgomery.
Before a call could be made for II third ballot,
the delegates commenced to change their
votes.
The scene when the delegates commenced
changing their votes is beyond description
The first vote changed was that of DR.. A. \.
delegation who voted for Sheppard. In a
moment there was great confusion, members
from all parts of the house rising and desir-
ing to change their votes. The President,
after difficulty, brought the convention to order,
when the roll Of counties was called, members
Coker, but the majority changing to Richard
sou. After great delay, the the President
announced the vote as follows:
Richardson 172; Cocker, "a; Sheppard, so
AcCrady, l. Necessary to a choice, 1853.
John Peter Richardson was then declared
the nominee.
On motion of j. p. Blackwell, of Edgcfield,
seconded by & W. Brown, OF Darlington, the
nomination was made unanimous.
Amid great excitement n motion was made
and withdrawn to adjourn until In Il. IN. to-
morrow.
DR.. Talley meved to adjourn until 8 80 p.
". R. Kelley of Barnwell, 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 at nomina-
tons for Lieutenant Governor were in order.
Ira Jones, If Lancaster, nominated Gen :.
W; L. II. Prince Seconded by Z j. Ken
needy.
j. G. Haskell moved that in nominating
merely announce the name, no speeches.
W. r. Kelley, of Barnwcll, moved 10 lay On
table. Division was called for and motion
was laid on the table
ID. ). Henderson's motion for half-hour's
recess was voted down.
W. T. Brooks nominated c. J. G.. Huston.
Seconded by Mr.. Sawyer, of Aiken.
Col. Orr nominated Mr. W l.. Mauldin. Sec
onded by DIR, Montgomery, of Marion.
Balloting was commenced. Alter ballot a
scene similarto that after second ballot for
Governor WIS repeated and counties again
called. Is spite of this numerous changes
virtually out of race. the dele gates support
ing him divided between Hutsun and Haul
din.
The President and teIlers becoming com
fused, on motion of Gen. Hagood another
Of the first ballot as follows /;
~ auioln ..... .l40
80. l3S
Prince ....... an
Gen. Princes name was withdrawn. Ao-
lions te take u recess were drowned in cries of
+! Ar. Murray moved Ina members
be not allowed to change their votes after
ballot. President ruled Mr.. Murray our of
Nr. Murray insisted on his motion.
was made to lay on table, but. the
President again called Ar. Murray to
order.
The second ballot was proceeded With
When Chester was called, the chairman of the
delegation arose and asked that Chester's
vote be cast for Aauldin' The Presi-
lent ruled it ont of order. Tho vote was aS
~ ,,t,I1fn #-..s.. r. #AL.a F..H -.
Oh motion Of M. J.. c. Hutson the nomina-
ion of Mr.. Aauldin was made nnanimonaya
al. Haskell from Committee on Resolutions
ina Platform, said that the committee had
lot time TO do the work assigned them and |
'sksataat .ne convention adjourn until9
From all parts of the hall delegates arose
rylng to gain the attentino Of the Chair
notion was put amid great confusion. Calls
yss rem made from all parts of the home. M
notion. Mr.. BUST amended by smbst;tntin
v a. m: for 0 q. q. m. Carried.
convention adjourned at 9p> m.
Second Days Proceedings.
Notwithstanding the early hour, the mar
. ~, orcneslra chairs, dress circle and GAL
allied 70 order: The reporters were present.
2 formidable force, in anticipation Of n l1yeIv
ay and the throng Of visitors doubtlessiy
some fun. It was pr.dictea Cat
is SEES, on you'd be red hot: There were I
ints that Moses Tillman," Disguised with L
first days work, and spelling for an opnos.
unity to sFreak revenge npon the heads OIL
hapless adyersaries, would nncork ltha}
lals Of his wrath and pour forth streams 'osl
spguistic yitrio!. II was darkly limited, too.
stween Tillman.s prapn1ents and onnoncnis :
satne saf the resolutions. The truth rs
went tefile Opera House pxneetinrst
h so Stnss and 3 sery hgdy came sway sdisapf !