The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-08-25

Democratic County Convention,

| Democratic County Convention.
The Democrats of Vance county met
in convention at the court house Satur-
day and nominated ticket. 1t was
an enthusiastic and harmonious meet
ing, and the ticket selected commends
itself for its excellence. 1t is one of
strength and character, composed of
representative men. who will win at the
polls.
Capt. B. A. Capehart was elected
chairman, and Messrs. j. G. Kittrell
and r. H. Mitchell secretaries. On
taking the chair Capt. Capehart made
a few brief remarks lad declared the
i convention ready for business. The
rolls of the various townships were
called. and all found to be represented.
There being no contest, committee
| on credentials was not deemed neces-
sary, and the nomination of n candi-
date for the Legislature was proceeded
with. j. r. Young took the floor, and
in stirring and sensible speech stated
what in his opinion should be the
qualifications of the choice of the con-
vention for this office. He placed T. 7.
Hicks in nomination, paying that gen.
tleman high and merited tribute for
his sterling qualities and fitness for the
position. Capt. W. B. Shaw seconded
the nomination, and also spoke in eulo-
CYSTIC terms of Mr.. Hicks. He moved
that the nomination of Mr. Hicks be
made by reclamation. At this juno
ture Mr.. Hicks arose and asked that
another gentleman be nominated.
stating his reasons for not desiring to
be the choice Ct the convention. Al.
Harris insisted on Mr.. Hicks nomina-
ton. as did w. H. Walker and Capt.
L. r. Croker. Col. VIM. II. S. Bur-
gwyn spoke of the personal sacrifices
tsometimes becomes mans duty to
his country and his people to make
sacrifices of business and individual
feelings and preferences-ands said it
was apparent this was one of those
cases. The sentiment of the conven-
ton demanded that Mr.. Hicks become
the Democratic standard bearer, and in
obedience to the popular will the gen.
tleman could not refuse to accept a
nomination so generously offered. Mr..
Hicks again stated his position, and
said it was not because he apprehended
defeat that he did not wish to accept
the nomination and so thoroughly
satisfied was the convention that his
reasons were not sufficient (he was
simply too modest, and did not see him.
self as others saw him), that they were
more enthusiastic for him than before.
He finally yielded and was nominated
by reclamation, the delegates rising to
their feet in voting. 1t was noticed
that many persons back in the audi
cnce were standing up also. This was
done amid great enthusiasm and loud
cheering. Calls were then made for
''Hicks," "Hicks,'' but he declined to
do more than formally accept the nomi-
nation and pledge his best efforts for
the success of the ticket headed by him.
He said he had already spoken and ex-
pressed his views, and would be heard
from again and often between this
time and the election.
The nomination of a candidate for
Sheriff was then taken up. 7. NJ. Pitt
man nominated E. A. Powell. Capt.
w. 3. Shaw placed the name of A. NJ.
Basket before the convention. Fit re-
marks touching the character and
qualifications of both candidates were
made by the gentlemen in presenting
their names. The vote was taken and
Powell was nominated, securing 43 CT
OF the SIS votes cast, while Basket re-
ceived IL II. On motion Of A. J.
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unanimous.
For Register of Deeds, J. E. Bur-
roughs nominated Presley E. Rowland.
The names Of Henry Steed and John
j. Pegram were also placed in nomina-
ton. The result of the ballot was as
follows Rowland, IS; Pegram, IL;
Steed, 9. The nomination of Rowland
was made unanimous on motion of j. H.
Dunn.
For Treasurer, J. H. Dunn nomi-
mated Thos. Taylor; H. T. Watkins
nominated A. NJ. Basket A. J. Harris
nominated G. NJ. White. The first bal
lot resulted in no election. On the
second, Basket received 90 II votes;
Taylor, II CT; White, 8. Baskets
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motion of A. j. Harris.
For Surveyor, Capt. j. B. White was
nominated by A. J. Harris, and on mo-
ton Of J. H. Dunn he was nominated
by reclamation.
For Coroner, J. r. Young nominated
G. A. Cunningham. Capt. Shaw nomi-
mated w. 3. Hundley. Cunningham
received 80 votes, and Hundley %.
On motion of J. r. Young, Cunning
hams nomination vas then made
unanimous.
The following resolution, offered by
Col. Burgwyn, was unanimously
adopted. Before reading it the author
explained the spirit and tenor Of the
resolution, and spoke of the necessity
of adopting such measures as it sug-
gests for the financial relief so much
desired. The resolution is as follows
Resolred, BY the Democratic party
OF Vance county. in convention as
sembled,
First, That we are in favor of restor-
ing to the States their constitutional
right to charter State banks of issue
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the Democratic House of Represent
atives of the United States Congress,
that it pass an act Internationally re-
peallng the tax on the notes of State
banks and State banking institutions.
Second, In default of the repeal of
said tax by the present United States
Congress, we favor that the State of
North Carolina grant her people the
financial relief SO denied by the general
government; and to this end we recon-
mend that the people of the several
counties select as members of the ensu-
ing Legislature only those favoring
such action by the State.
That we hereby instruct our candi-
date for the House of Representatives
in the General Assembly, that he en-
deavor to obtain the enactment of such
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