The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-12

The chair, having announced the con-
vention ready for business, Mr.. Ed
wards of Terrell offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we approve and rati-
~ the platforms adopted ana the nomi-
nations made by the national and state
democratic conventions this year."
The resolution was adopted.
The chair then declared nor .inations
for representative in the 55tt congress
of the United States to be in order.
Hon. Jeff L. Boynton, of Calhoun, re-
ceived recognition and mounted the
platform to place before the convention
the name of Hon. James NJ. Griggs of
Terrell. Mr.. Boynton IS known through
out the state as an orator of most happy
gifts, and he was given respectful at
tention when he addressed the conven-
ton. Never did he make a better
speech, for perhaps meyer was he so full
of his subject and so nearly bubbling
over with enthusiasm. With glowing
words he painted the past of the demo-
cratic party and pointed TO the work
that the monopolies and eastern capital
have done to Cypress the toiling masses
of the land
He pointed to the la'e triumphs of
the free silver hosts and prophe-
sled victory for the free silver
candidates in November next.
He eulozized those sturdy men who
made the fight that won the victory, and
declared that the panacea for the coun-
try's ills was now within our grasp.
The nomination was seconded by A.
L. Halves of Decatur, who ok occa-
sion to read these
PATRIOTIC WORDS FROM JUDGE BOWER
addressed to the convention:
"Bainbridge, GA, Aug. 4, 1896.
$50 the Camilla Congressional Conven-
ton:
sit not being convenient for me to at
tend the convention in person, desire
to assure you that [ cheerfully abide the
action of the late primaries in awarding
the nomination to Judge James NJ.
Griggs.
Though the campaign was waged
earnestly and vigorously, it was exempt
from disagree cable personalities, and in
no instance occurred any incident to mar
the personal good feeling and friendship
existing between us.
II congratulate him upon his victory,
and the people of the district upon hav-
ing worthy champion of the dominant
principles involved in the ming cam
paign, and for the sake of perfect har-
mony | request that my name be not
placed before the convention.
II realize that this is not the time and
place to make complaints, and have no
disposition to make any. The unity and
harmony of the party are Of more i'm
portance to me than my own success.
II beg leave TO express my deep and
sincere gratitude to my friends who so
true and faithfully stood by me and did
all IN their power for my success.
shall never forget their generous SCI
vices and their loyal friendship
II believe it to be the highest duty of
every democrat to stand by bis party,
and correct wi hin the party it errors,
and not to permit the party and its nom
inee to go down in defeat by withhold
ing his support, l therefore tender to
the democratic party and to Judge
Griggs, as the nominee of the party, my
humble services wherever and whenever
they are needed or can contribute to sue
cess and victory. Truly yours,
"B. b. LOWER
The reading of Judge Bowers letter
was greeted with great cheering.
Judge Griggs' nomination was elo
quently seconded by Mcssrs. J. S. Mont
gomery, OF Thomas j. A. Laing of Ter
rell, r. F Crtenden of Randolph and
j. T. Wilkes of Berrien. There were
10 other nominations put before the con
vention, and Judge Griggs was nom-
mated by reclamation.
On motion tie chairman appointed the
following committee of five to notify
Judge Guggs of his nomination and es-
cort him to the platform: A. L. Halves,
q. Bass, j. S. Montgomery, w. A Ora
ham and DUPONT Strong.
When Judge Griggs entered the room
he was greeted by an outburst of cheer
ing that fairly made the building trem-
be. The demonstration lasted for sew.
eIal minutes, and was quieted with
great difficulty. His speech of accept
ance was as printed in last weeks NEWS.
His voice was clear and his delivery
graceful, while his remarks were punct-
I uated by cheer after cheer.
At the conclusion Of Judge Griggs'
speech Judge w. l.. Story, of Worth, Of
fered the following resolution, which
was adopted, after a slight amendment:
"Resolyed, That this convention in
vite all former democrats who have left
the party for any cause to return to our
party, and all tn Sc who haYe never been
democrats
The roll of counties was then called
for nominations for the new district ex-
ecutiye committee. Following are the
Nominations:
Miller-G. w. Cleveland.
Decatur-B. b. Bower.
Calhoun. N. Daniel.
Early-G. w. Riley
Berrien-J. T. Wilkes.
Terrell. A. LANG