The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-12
ENTHUSIASTIC
Was tie Second District Demo-
cratic Convention.
GRIGGS FORMALLY NAMED
As the Standard Bearer of the Party
Amid Unprecedented Enthusi-
asm. Patriotic Letter from
Judge Bower.

asm. Patriotic Letter from
Judge Bower.
Hon. J. NJ. Griggs was formally nomi-
mated as the democratic candidate for
congress in the second district at Camilla
Wednesday, and that he will lead the par
ty to an overwhelming victory and make
representative of whom his constitu-
ent8 will be proud is admitted by every
one,
The events of the day were magnifi
cent testimonial to the popularity of
the able and distinguished young
democrat of Terrell ana the esteem in
which he is held by the people
Of all classes, and will long be re.
membered by those who attended the
convention.
The man who tills the soil-from the
humblest who plows the OK to the own
er of many broad acres-the mechanic,
the merchant and the professional man
were there from every county in the dis
trict to clasp his hand and let fall some
pleasant word of greeting. They all
knew him and he knew them, and if
there ever was a doubt that the next rep
resentative from the second district
would be man of the people that
dOubt has heen disoel'eI
THE Trip TO THE CoNv ENTIoN.
Wednesday morning at six o'clock a
special train of three coaches left the
Columbus Southern depot in Dawson for
Camilla, having aboard Judge Griges
and several hundred of his friends. In
the crowd were delegations from Ran
dolph, Quitman and Clay counties, the
Cuthbert br IS band and number Of
ladies', Tie cars were gaily decorated
with pictures Of Brysn, sewall and
Gri2gs and other patriotic emblems Of
various colors, and attracted much
attention along the route.
At Albany another coach containing
delegations from Dougherty, Calhoun,
Berrien and Worth counties were attach
ed to the SPECIAL train, and all were land
ed on The scene Of the convention at 6:45
v'clock.
People came in from the surrounding
country by private conveyance by the
hundreds, and all day the little town in
the wiregrass presented a scene of hustle,
activity and healthy political enthusiasm
such as were before known in its
history.
THE CONVICTION CALLED TO ORDER.
The convention was called t. order at
II a. m. by Capt Richard Hobbs, chair
man OF the of the executive committee,
Ia the court house. On taking the stand
. Capt. Hobbs addressed a few remarks of
congratulations 60 the assembled hosts
OF democracy, and expressed his gratifj-
Cauon at being permitted to open so
large and SO truly representative acon-
yention.
Inc roll 1 counties was then called by
lHo temporary secretary, and the names
OF delegates enrolled.
AS soon as the list of delegates had
peen recorded the name of Hon. jeff
" 6oynton, OF Calhoun county, was
suggested as temporary chairman. and
ne was elected by reclamation without
0ther nominations being made. Mr..
boynton, on taking the chair. addressed
ton. ''l0 oon'en-
Mr.. Stevens, of Terrell, moved that .
committee of seven be named Inv Tho
chair TO perfect rules on permanent or
ganlzation, aud, the motion nrevaiIina
the following gentlemen were named o. q,
| the COMMITTEES: '''ii0N "S
Messrs: 0. B. Stevens, Terrell A 7,
HaWes. Decatur; j. M Grimes Rar.
dolph; j. M. Salano, Baker. q p Po n'al.-
w Wortn' =; II; Whitehead, Dougherty, and
w. a. Graham, Clay. The commit
soe Eetired from the convention for few
minutes, returning with report recon-
niehaihg that the'majority rule be adopt-
T gu; mat the counties If Decatur and
Il ihonnas be allowed four votes each ard
W. yne oVner counties two votes each. that
W. u hlddoo of Randolph be nerma-
nanent chairman, and q. +. Mcintosh
and Marshall Bush secretaries = = = '0''-
vo. me report was adopted by the con-
oS SI.lon, ana Judge Kiddoo was escort
80 ~ W tne chalr by committee of three
S TaSs OF Messrs. Marlin of Terrell.
erty. '' "ieh' ol Lot'gh-
r,. ouaSe kiddoo was greeted by loud ap-
pause as he assembled the stand
anu faced the enthusiastic gather
us. when the outburst had sub.
sided and partial a,,iot - - ~ SeAo,