The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

! On motion of A. Levi, Esq, the following
was adopted:
WHEREAS, we understand that there may
be two candidates for congressional Eonors
| in this county;
Be resolved, that this convention do not
elect delegates to the congressional conven-
| ton.
Be it further resolred, That as there is only
one candidate from this county for the
Office uf Solicitor, that this convention pro-
ceed to the election of delegates to the Ju-
dicial convention.
This was the first matter brought before
the convention that seemed to be of inter
est to the delegates. Speeches were made
by A. Levi, I. N. Woods, E. G. DuBose, W.
B. Bonham, II. L. Benbow, and some
others, most of whom advocated the cleo
ton of judicial delegates. Two or three,
however, while doubling the propriety Of
electing delegates just now, yet would not
oppose it as the interest Of q county man
was at stake. The resolutions were put
separately. The first was carried unanl-
mously; the second with only one dissent
ing vote. The convention during the dis
cussion of this resolution was quite enthu-
siastic for John S. Wilson, Esq, for soiic-
itor, and repeatedly INDUCED in loud cheer
ing. The following delegates were noml-
mated and elected TO the Judicial conven-
ton:
S. r. Cole, W. B. Bonham, j. P. Brock,
4. Levi, Thos. Wilson, ". D. Gamble.
MIR. John C. Ingram moved that the
county chairman be urged to use his iniu-
ence to bring the Judicial convention to
Manning. Mr. L. Applet moved that the
judicial delegation be empowered to fill
vacancies in the delegation should any oc-
cur. Both motions were carried.
The following resolution. offered by A.
Levi, Esq, was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That this convention, having
full confidence in the integrity, competen-
cy, and legal ability OF John S. Wilson, do
hereby heartily endorse him for Solicitor Of
the third judicial circuit, and that the del
eeates elected to the judicial convention are
hereby instructed to vote for John 5. Mll-
son, so long as there is any shadow OF q
chance for his election.
Hon. j. F. Rhame moved:
That the County Executive Committee
shall refer the question as to how nomina-
tons for county officers for the ensuing
election shall be made to the respective
Democratic clubs of the county; that upon
day to be appointed by the said commit
tee an election shall be held by each club IN
the county for delegates to meet IL conTen-
ton at o time and place to be appoin Jed by
such committee, to then and there decide
the question so referred.
Adopted
B. S. Dinkins, Esq, moved:
That it is the sentiment Of this conven-
ton that the primary plan Of nominating
State officers and congressman and So
hcitor is cumbersome, impracdcable, and I'M
polite, and that our representatives favor
the convention plan for these officers.
Adopted.
Mr. E. G. DuBose, as usual with him,
had superabundance of gas on hand, and
this time DR.. Woods was the subject Of his
discourse. His remarks created great
deal Of fun and laughter, and Dr.. Woods
seemed to enjoyit it as much as any one.
Dr.. Woods was rather comphmented by the
remarks. s'Uncle Ellie" is certainly the
silver-tongued orator Of all the meetings
and conventions he attends.
The convention after having been in ses-
sion for more than four hours was adjourn
ed sine die.
The Executive Committee met immedi
ately after the convention adjourned, and
organized by electing James E Davis chair
man, and Frank P. Cooper secretary. On
motion the committee then adjourned to
meet again Thursday, May oath.
NOTES.
The convention was very harmonious
In all its proceedings.
Mr.. ". D. Gamble received every vote
of the convention but one (his own(, for
delegate to State convention.
Three of the six delegates to the State
convention are from the Jordan club.
The rain just before, during and at
ter the convention, considerably ma1red
the pleassntness of the day.
There were no delegates to the eonyen-
ton from Bethel OF Motifs club. The con-
yention elected j. ". Osborne member of
the Executive Committee from Bethel, and
decided that whoever was member of the
committee from Motts two years ago should
remain the member for the next two years.