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?he ? otMlc Esquire*. YORKYILLE, S. C. : WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11^1886. THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. The Congressional Convention of the Fifth Congressional district is called to meet at Ijan caster on Wednesday, September 1st, at 9 A. 31. SIXTH REGIMENT. The reunion of the Survivors of the Sixth Regiment S. C. V. will be held in Chester to-morrow. Major Coker will deliver the annual address in the Court House, at 10 o'clock A. M. "COLORED LABORER." A communication over the above signature, received through the postoftlee, is withheld for want of the writer's name. The writer of the article is requested to furnish us with his name before we can consent to its publication. ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. Congress adjourned on Thursday last, after a session more remarkable for what ft failed to do, than for any legislation of special importance perfected. We will publish next week a summary of its most important Acts. FINE RAINS. This section has been visited with several fine showers since last Thursday, the first, after several days of dry weather, and after the growing crops liad begun to suffer, falling on Thursday night. The crop outlook has improved somewhat. r _ j PICNIC AT SHADY GROVE. Th^re will be a grand picnic at Shady Grove on Saturday next, to which all are invited ; and, as we are requested to say, "to come with baskets well filled." Addresses will be delivered by J. K. Henry, Esq.. of Chester, Prof. Rush, of North Carolina, and others. PUBLIC LECTURE. T P Dotna aa1ay?o/1 Proculfllif of 7ion L 1V/1* O* V? X 11VV, VV/IUiVVl) * vo??*v??v V4 Wesley College, at Salisbury, X. C., will deliver a public lecture on the subject of Education, in the A. M. E. Church, Yorkville, this evening at 8i o'clock. The public generally and the white people especially are invited to be present. ?A GOOD SNAKE STORY. , X. Roberts, the miller at Herndon's mill, on Turkey Creek, informs us that on last Wednesday he'kiliedn moeasin snake, and in it were sixty young ones from six to eight inches in length." All were killed. It is claimed that this species of snake swallows its young when * danger to them is impending! U BURGLARY AND ROBBERY. OnyThursdav night last, the residence of Mrs. Jane Curry, on the northern side of town, was forcibly entered and a sum of money, between three and four hundred dollars, stolen. Up to this time there Is no clue as to the perpetrator of the robbery, but suspicion points to a colored man who Is under the ban of the law, and is known to have been in town that night. ? DEATH OF MR. TILDEN. Samuel J. Tilden died at Greystone, near lonkers, N. Y., a few minutes before 9 o'clock last Wednesday morning. He was in his usual good health up"to Saturday previous to his death. While sitting on the stoop of his residence, at sundown on that evening, he was taken with a slight chill, which settled on his bowels and proved fatal. His funeral at Greystone, on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. THE STATE CONVENTION. To the exclusion of much other matter prepared for this issue, we print a full synopsis of the proceedings of the State Democratic Convention held in Columbia on Wednesday and Thursday last. For this synopsis we acknowledge our indebtedness largely to the Charleston News and Courier, which published an admirable report of the proceedings on the next morning after each days's session. The Convention was harmonious in all its deliberations and has placed before the people a ticket which will prove generally acceptable. A METHODICAL RAMBLER. Farmer Tillman addressed the people of Ab-. beville county on the 1st instant, and in notic-' ing his effort the Messenger says: "He made quite a rambling speech, caused, he said, by his being unaccustomed to speak without manuscript." Mr. Tillman may not be as concise in style as more practiced public speakers, but if he "rambles" there is certainly much method in his rambling; for with the "exception of substituting the word Abbeville for ork, the Messenger's .published report of his Abbeyille speech is a verbatim copy of the Enquirkr's report of his speech at Tirzah a week previous, and our report was made in good faith from olron /\n ito rlolirorv HQ U'O qViahIH PAn. I IJV/Lt/O UIAV1I vii IbO UV1HVIJ) n v VWM elude the Messenger's report was made from notes taken when he spoke at Abbeville. "the trial of cutting. The trial of A. K. Cutting, an American citizen charged with libeling a Mexican, ended at Paso del Norte, Mexico, last Friday in the conviction of Cutting. He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment at hard labor and to pay a tine of six hundred dollars. Cutting relies entirely upon the United States Government for protection. There are no developments as to the intention of the administration in regard to the atTair. Mexican troops, consisting of infantry and artillery, have been placed in front of Fort Mcintosh, on the Texas side of the Rio Grande, which does not argue for a peaceful solution of present difficulties. It is also announced that Jackson, United States Minister to Mexico, has tendered his resignation. * church notices. Presbyterian?Rev. T. R. English, Pastor. Services next Sunday at 10.30 A. M. and 8.30 P. M. Sunday-school at 4.30 P. M. Praver-moeting to-morrow evening at 8.30. King's Mountain Mission.?Rev. L. A. Johnson, Pastor. Services at Philadelphia church next Sunday at 11 A. M. Episcopal*.?Sunday-school at 5 P. M. (bell ringing at 4.30), closing with evening service at 5.40. Baptist?Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor. Services at Union next Sunday at 11 A. M., and inYorkville at 8.15 P. M. Sunday-school 4.30 P. M. Prayer-meeting this evening at 8.15 Methodist Episcopal.?Rev. W. W. Daniel, Pastor. Services next Sunday at 10.30 A..M., and 8.30 P. M. Sunday-school at 4.30 P. M. Prayer-meeting this evening at 8.30. Associate Reformed Presbyterian?Rev. J. (J? Galloway, Pastor. No services next Sunday? the pastor will beat Winnsboro. PERSONAL MENTION. Mis?'Nannie Glenn is visiting relatives near Sinnth Point. Mr. Robert Witherspoon, of Sumter, is in Yorkville. Mrs. Fannie Spann, of Sumter, is visiting her parents in this place. Mr. Sydney Lowry, of Columbia, is visiting relatives in this place. Mr. Roland Thomson, Jr., of Spartanburg, is visiting relatives in this place. Mr. Paul G. Mc'Corkle, returned on last Monday from a short visit to Lenoir, X. C. Miss Belle Crepps and Miss Mary Clark, and Mr. James L. Clark, are at Cleveland Mineral Springs. Mr. J. Wilson Marshall, of Fort Mill, is in Yorkville, spending a few days with relatives and friends. Capt. John F. Speck has gone to Nashville, on business. He will probably go to Chicago before he returns home. Mrs. Margaret ft. Miller and her daughter, Miss Jennie H. Miller, of Charlotte, N. C., are visiting Mrs. B. N. Moore. Our young friend Mr. W. H. Speck, of Palatka, Fla., is in Yorkville. He will remain here until about the 1st of September. A private letter received here Monday announces the safe arrival of Mr. R. J. llerndon at Glasgow, Scotland, on the2?th ultimo. cot. it. -H. Wallace, rresiuent ot toe aumter National Bank, and Mr. Calvin Brice, of Fairfield, were in town hist Monday, having been on a visit to Mr. A. S. Wallace, father of the former. Mrs. J. F. Lindsay, and Miss Rosa Lindsay, are at All Healing. Mrs. Mary Adickes, Mrs. Walter B. Moore, Mrs. Henry C. Starauss, Miss Norma M. Strauss, Miss Hattie Lowry, Miss Mamie Dabney, Miss Freddie Alexander and Miss Sudie Metts will probably go this afternoon. T? PRIZE DRILL. A l^irge audience of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the Court House last Monday night to witness a prize drill contested by members of the Jenkins Rifles. The exercises were opened at 81 o'clock with a mystic drill in which the following members of the company went through the manual of arms by signals tapped on the drum: T. J. Bell, Edward Hobbs, E. K. McClain, R. H. Dobson, E. E. Hope, T. B. Mock, .R. T. Allison, Charles Simmons, H. C. Moore "and J. E. Mason. The movements of the soldiers were prompt and made with a proficiency attesting their skill in the use of arms. The mystic drill was followed by a competetive drill, in which the following participated : T. J. Bell, W. L. Law, E. E. Hope, deorge (lilliland, Linwood Owen, Charles Simmons, T. B. Mock, Edward Hobbs, E. K. McClain, J. E. Mason, F. II. Reed, R. T. Allison, H. C. Moore, (len. E. M. Law, Capt. J. R. Lindsay and Mr. John A. I.at fa were appointed judges, and the word of command was given by Lieut. W. B. Moore. The contest was very close, and all ac quitted themselves very creditably, four contests reducing the number to Sergt". Mason and Private Dell. The fifth contest was decided in favor of Sergt. Mason. Prizes were then awarded?first, a silver medal to Edward Ilobbs for having made the best score in competitive shooting a few days ago, and the seconu to Sergt. Mason for his proficiency in the manual of arms. The prizes wore presented by Gen. Law in a neat and appropriate address. The prizes, silver medals, were made by Mr. John F. Speck, and are neat specimens of the engraver's art. After the presentation of the medals Cant. Withers Adickes, Lieut. W. B. Moore and Sergt. Mason responded in short speeches to calls from the audience. On yesterday afternoon the following membors of the company left for All-Healing Springs, where they will remain a week under military discipline : C'apt. Adickes, Lieut. Moore, Lieut. Strauss, Sergt. J. M. Starr, Sergt. C. M. Kuykendal, Sergt. J. K. Mason, Corporal Linwood Owen, G. D. O'Learv, Charles Simmons, E. E. Hope, Dr. R. A. Bratton, M. Bratton, S. Bratton, A. G. Hart, R. T.^Vllison, E. K. McClain, Edward Hobbs, S. L. Miller, James Snider, T. B. Mock. For the Yorkville Enquirer. CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY ELECTION. Editor of the Enquirer: The State Convention has met and adjourned, and the right to adopt the method of primary election, instead of theconvention plan, for nominatingcandidates for Congress, has been given to each Congressional district. Now it is claimed that York, Lancaster, Spartanburg and Kershaw, are in favor of the. primary plan, and we hope steps will be taken, at once, by the Executive Committee of each county in the Fifth district, to call a county convention,so as to pass regularly upon this question, as required by the late amendment to the 13th article of the constitution of the Democratic party. The will of the people must prevail, otherwise there will be dissatisfaction, and possibly disruption. Let there "be. without delay, application made by the voters to the "Executive Committees of the counties, and let those committees call conventions to appoint delegates to a Congressional Convention to meet somewhere in the Fifth Congressional district to determine this matter, pursuant to the recent amendment. York. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. LETTER FROM ROCK HILL. Rock Hilt., August 9.?A meeting of the farmers of this community was held at Roddey's Hall, in this place, on Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of organizing a Farmers'Club. The meeting was called to order by Capt. Iredell Jones, who nominated Mr. J. Lawrence Moore for President. and he was duly elected. Capt. Allen Jones then nominated Mr.F. H. London for Secretary, who requested to be excused. Mr. A. J. Pride was then nominated and elected. The President then requested Captain Iredell Jones to explain the object of the meeting. He stated the object to be to form a Farmers' Club and elect delegates to the County Agricultural Convention to be held in Yorkville on the lS?th instant. Mr. F. H. London wished to know if the meeting was strictly a farmers' meeting or a meeting of farmers and those interested in the agricultural interests of the country; whereupon a resolution was olfered requesting all interested in agricultural pursuits to take part in the meeting. Maj. A. II. White then offered a resolution, which was adopted, making the officers elected the permanent officers of the club. Capt. Iredell Jones then moved thatacommitteeof five be appointed by the President to retire and select ten delegates to the County Convention. The President appointed on the'committee Maj. A. II. White, Iredell Jones, John Z. Allen, George Cowan and R. W. Workman, who retired and reported the following delegates, who were unanimously elected : J. W. Rawlinson, John Z. Allen, A. H. White, Iredell Jones, J. Lawrence Moore, J. W. Brown, W. C. Wherry, E. B. Biggers, J. X. Steele, S. M. Fewell. Captain Iredell Jones then offered the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, the agricultural interests of South Carolina are not in a prosperous condition ; and whereas there has been a general shrinkage inI values of all agricultural products; and whereas it is our opinion that the taxes of the government, both State and gounty, are higher than is consistent with the general welfare, and greater than is necessary for the efficiency of the Government; Resolved 1. That we recommend a strict economy in all of our agricultural and domestic affairs. 1 2. That we favor a general curtailment of the expenses of the government, both State and county. 3. That we approve of the organization of farmers into clubs and associations for the purpose of their mutual improvement and instruction. 4. That we heartily endorse and will give our earnest support to the Democratic State ticket just nominated by the Democratic "State Convention. A resolution was also adopted endorsing the administration of President Cleveland and his Cabinet. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Iredell Jones, J. \V. Rawlinson und John R. London was appointed to select a subjept-for discussion at the next meeting. The club then adjourned to meet at the call ol the President. It is to be regretted that there was not a larger attendance, and it is hoped that at the next meeting there will be a much larger attendance, and many more names added to the roll. A meeting of the Rock Hill Agricultural.and A D.A/.intiAn ..'Ou I10M t tho f. i hrn rv 1 >11 ! 1 (1 - ing on Friday afternoon. A committee consisting of A. J. White, John G. Steele and W. J. Waters was appointed to make arrangements for a time and place for holding the annual stock j show. During the past week Fred Anderson, Henry Gray and Jack Wallace, all colored, charged with intimidating and shooting a United Suites witness, had a hearing before-U. S. Commsssioner Pride and were committed to York county jail in default of a $500 bond for their appearance at the next term of theU. S. Court at Greenville. Frank Garrison, colored, also had a hearing, charged with intimidating United Suites witnesses. He was discharged, the evidence not being | sufficient to justify the Commissioner in holding him. The Rock Ilill Silver Cornet Band has been reorganized with Mr. R. H. Hope as loader. The band is practicingdailv and is composed of some good musical talent. We all expect soon to have a first-class band. The "Brick Bats" Base Ball Ciub, of this place, and the "Mohawk" Club, of Yorkville, both colored, played quite an interesting game on Friday last; the Mohawks being victorious bv a score of 8 to 5. Both clubs did some good playing. Our section was visited with a good rain on Thursday night, and lam pleased to report that theoutlook for a good cotton crop is much more encouraging. IIat.. f'liri-nfiiintiilpni'p nf the Yorkville Knuuirer. LETTER FROM FORT MILL. Fort Mi ml, S. C., August 9.?Our community is getting u little better of the bad case of "blues.'' The bad prospect for a crop has been somewhat improved by a good rain, which began falling about midnight on Thursday and continued until s o'clock next morning. It came down very gently and soaked well into the ground. Cotton is doing well, fruiting fast and growing: but only on red lands can it possibly make much of a yield. On sandy lands the plants aroso sparse and small that there will scarcely be enough made to pay the labor employed on it, the landlord and supply man getting nothing. If seasons continue favorable, red lands will turn out very fairly considering all impediments. A few of our farmers have sown small patches of German millet and report it doing well. This crop, if successful, will in a great measure supply the lack of corn, of which there is very little expected to be made; though a few farmers who planted uplands will probably make enough to suffice them by exercising care in its use. The social event of last week was a picnic on | the grounds of Mr. 15. F. Garrison, commonly known as "Doc." There were about two hundred people present who seemed bent on getting all the enjoyment afforded by the occasion. The Gold Ilill band made excellent music, and did not seem to grow weary in their good work. Although, no dancing was allowed, some of the young folks could not keep their feet still; nor could they be blamed, for the music was very heel-inspiring. The dinner was excellent; but what else could be expected, notwithstanding these people had beon beaten and debauched by wind, hail and rain ? The weather was propitwMio o? An Tbin-urluv lOmiflu WHlvlnil off* tllf? too ardent glances of the sun. A goodly number were therefrom Rock Hill, Ebenezer and India Hook. These had come to a picnic 011 the south side of the river; but there had been a misunderstanding as to the day; so several precious cargoes were transported to our side and joined our folks in merry making. Camp meeting has been going 011 for several days at Hell Air with a good attendance, but it is supposed that it will break up to-day, as the Lancaster candidates have determined to monopolize the attention of the dear people in this locality. It is generally considered that our State Convention has done a good work in the way of nominations. Some consider that they might have advocated one or two changes, but 011 the whole the ticket is very highly acceptable. The health of our community is about restored to its accustomed average. * Axon. ? Col. J. F. Clyburn and Hen. John R. Erwin are opposing candidates for the Senate from Lancaster county. In the same county C. T. Conners and R. F. Miller are candidates for the House of Representatives. ? Edward Rundy, the colored hotel waiter who murdered a white woman in Spartanburg 011 the evening of March 5th, 18S5, was hanged in the jail yard of that town last Friday. 1- + ? The Oconee Congressional delegates have been instructed to vote for Cothran. ? Gen. E. W. Moise is announced as a candidate for Congress from the 7th district. THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. This body assembled in the Opera House J at Columbia, on Wednesday last. The Op- i era House was selected as the place of meeting for the reason that the roof of the State House is undergoing repairs, rendering the hall of the House of Representatives, the usual place of meeting, unsuitable for the accommodation of the Convention. Promptly at 12 o'clock, M., Gen. James F. Izlar, the chairman of the State Democratic executive committee, ascended the stage of the Opera House and called the Convention to order. The house was taxed to its utmost capacity to hold the crowd that had assembled within its walls. The parquette and orchestra seats were reserved for the delegates, who just about tilled all the seats, while the sovereigns were accommodated with seats in the second tier. The private boxes were reserved for the ladies, a limited number only of whom could be accommodated with seats. The seats of the delegates were designed by small American flags bearing the names of the various counties. The desks of the chairman and secretaries were placed, upon the stage, while the members of the press were provided with tables to the right and left of the chair and near the wings. Col. J. Q. Marshall, secretary of the State committee, had a desk on the left of the chair. After requesting the delegates to be seated, Gen. I/.lar directed the secretary to read the call of the State committee under which the Convention met. Gen. Izlar then said : "By virtue of the authority granted me by the Constitution of the Democratic party, I nominate as temporary chairman of this Convention Gen. Johnson Hagood,of Barnwell county. [Applause.] . Gen. Hagood was unanimously elected, and as he ascended the platform leading to the stage, escorted by the sergeant-at-arms, was received with another round of applause. On being introduced by Gen. Izlar, Gen. Hagood saia: "I beg to thank you, gentlemen of the Convention, for the honor you have conferred upon me by making me your temporary chairman, and, as your time is short anu your sessiou important, I will not detain you, but will proceed at once to the work of permanent orgaization." The roll of counties was then called and the credentials of the delegates handed up to the secretary by the chairman of the respective delegations. The secretary was then directed to call the roll, but was interrupted by It. D. Lee, of Sutnter, who claimed that the members of the Sumter delegation were not provided with seats. It. A. Thompson, of Oconee, said that the Oconee delegation labored under a similar disadvantage, and W. It. Kelly, of Barnwell, advised that the roll of counties be called and the delegations seated in turn. This course was adopted, and after cousiddrable merry and good natured scrouging and persistent and intelligent engineering on the part of the sergeant-at-arms, the del egates were wedged in their places ana me calling of the roll of delegates followed. Three hundred and eighteen delegates were found to be present. The following is a list of the delegates present from York county: B. D. Springs, A. R. Banks, John L. Rainey, R. H. Glenn, Maj. James F. Hart, L. M. Grist, Jno. S. Bratton, W. Beatty Smith, C. E.Spencer, and G. W. S. Hart, alternate of G. L. Riddle. At the opening of the Convention, owing to an accident on the Chester and Lenoir railroad, in consequence of which the train failed to make connection at Chester on Tuesday, John S. Bratton and W. Beatty Smith were absent. The vacancies in the delegation were filled by the election of Allen Jones as a substitute for John S. Bratton, and John R. London as a substitute for W. Beatty Smith. Messrs. Bratton and Smith arrived on Wednesday afternoon and took their seats. After the calling of the roll had been finished and the convention ready for business, Major G. Lamb Buist, of Charleston, obtained the floor and offered in nomination for the office of permanent chairman of the Convention, Ex-Governor Johnson Hagood. The nomination was seconded by a half dozen delegates of the convention, coupled | with cries of "Vote by acclamation." Major Buist accordingly put the question, and announced that Gen. Hagood had been unanimously elected president of the Convention. Gen. llagood, after his election, addressed the Convention briefly. Nominations were then made for seven vice-presidents as* follows : First?Col. C. II. Simonton, of Charleston. Second?G. W. Croft, of Aiken. Third?W. C. Benet, of Abbeville. Fourth?Col. D. R. Duncan, of Spartanburg. Fifth?Col. W. It. Davie, of Chester. Sixth?Col. J. G. Blue, of Marion. Seventh?Col. William Elliott, of Beaufort. All of whom were elected by acclamation and unanimously. Nominations were then called for for two secretaries. * Col. John C. Haskell nominated Mr. J. S. Verner, of Oconee. Mr. Walker nominated Col. J. Q. Mar shall, of Richland. II. J. McCormack nominated John A. Moroso, of Charleston. Col. Marshall having declined the nomination, Messrs. Verner and Moroso were elected by acclamation. The election of J. I). Brown, of Barnwell, as sergeant-at-arms, completed the work of permanent organization. The Hon. 1). S. Henderson, of Aiken, introduced the following resolutions, which, after some discussion as to the order of business, were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the Democracy of South Carolina, in Convention assembled, send greetings and congratulations to their fellow-Democrats of the Union upon the return of the National Democratic party to the administration of the affairs of the nation. He.solved, That we heartily endorse the wise, patriotic and statesmanlike Administration of President Cleveland and his Cabinet. After the introduction of these resolutions and before a vote was reached, Major A. T. Smythe moved the appointment of a committee of one from each Congressional dis ?? -it 1.-.: Ko m. incu 10 wnom Hii leauiuwws anuuiu ? >, ferred without debate. Col. J. C. Haskell moved that the committee consist of two from each Congressional district, which amendment was accepted. Mr. Henderson, however, insisted upon passing his resolutions. He saw no reason why they should go to the committeethere could be no dissent to them. [Applause.] The death of the Hon. S. J. Tilden was generally known to the delegates. G. W. Croft, of Aiken, after the adoption of Mr. Henderson's resolution, arose, and amid profound silence announced the sad news, and offered the following resolutions, which were at once adopted : Resolved, by the Democratic party of South Carolina in Convention assembled, That we have heard with profound regret of the death of the Hon. Samuel .1. Tilden, of New York. Resolved, That tins illustrious citizen exemplified in his life the true patriot and devoted supporter of constitutional liberty, and that by his death the nation has lost one of her most eminent and useful statesmen. Resolved, That though by fraud deprived of the ollice of President, we shall cherish him in memory along with Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, and other great statesmen that have by their wisdom and love of liberty brought such lustre to the institutions of our country. After the adoption of these resolutions, 31. F. Ansel, of Greenville, introduced a resolution adopting as the rules for the government of the Convention, the rules of the House of Commons as modified by the lower house of the .South Carolina Legislature. The resolution was auopteu. The motion for the appointment of a committee on resolutions and platform was then renewed by Col. J. C. Haskell. Mr. Hoyt, of Greenville, moved to amend by making the committee consist of one member from each county. Capt. F. W. Dawson suggested as a further amendment that each delegation be allowed to elect its representative on said committee. Both amendments were accepted, and at a late stage of the meeting the roll of counties was called, and the following committee on platform and resolutions was announced : Abbeville, W. O. Bradley; Aiken, C. 10. Sawyer; Anderson, R. W. Sinipson; Barnwell, J. W. Holmes; Beaufort, Thomas Talbird; Berkeley, C. St. G. Sinkler; Charleston, A. T. Smythe; Chester, J. L. Glenn; Chesterfield, F. J. Kennedy; Clarendon, J. F. lthame; Colleton, W. P. Murphy; Darlington, K. W. Boyd: Edgefield, B. It. Tillman; Fairfield, A. E. Davis; Georgetown, W. St. J. Mazyck; Greenville, James A. 1 loyt; Hampton, J. W. Moore; Horry, E. Norton ; Kershaw, G. G. Alexander; Lancaster, K. E. Allison; Laurens, J. B. Humbert; Lexington, H. J. Seibels; Marion, W. J. Montgomery; Marlboro', C. S. McCall; Newberry, G. B. Cromer; Oconee, K. A. Thompson; Orangeburg, J. F. I/.lar; Pickens, It. E. Brown; Richland, J. C. Haskell; Spartanburg, T. J. Moore; Suuiter, W. O. Cain ; Fniou, G. D. Peak; Wil-' liamsburg, II. J. Haynesworth; York, C. E. ! Spencer. Mr. Lee, of Sumter, introduced a resolu-1 tion providing, first, that the nominations of candidates for States officers shall be viva voce on a call of the roll of delegates by | counties; second, that a majority shall be j necessary to elect, and, third, that the order in which nominations shall be made shall be as follows: First, Governor; second, Lieutenant-Governor ; third, comptroller- j general; fourth, attorney general; fifth, sec-: retary of State; sixth, State treasurer;j seventh, adjutant and inspector general;: eighth, superintendent of education. Mr. A. T. Smythe moved that the vote of j each delegation be announced by the chair-1 man. [Cries of "No, no! Let's vote out open."] Mr. Smythe then withdrew his motion. Under the call for resolutions for reference to the committee, the following were introduced: By Maj. J. F. Hurt, of York, to amend Article h of the constitution of the Democratic part}' of the State, in reference to representation in conventions. By J. C. Haskell, of Richland, expressing the sense of the Convention that the General Assembly at its next session should pass resolutions looking to the calling of a constitutional convention in the State at the earliest practicable moment. By W. C. Benet, of Abbeville, resolutions of a convention of the Third Congressional district, endorsing the primary plan of nomination for Congressional candidates, and recommending that each Congressional district have the right to regulate the manner of nominatingcandidates for Congress. By C. E. Sawyer, of Aiken, providing for Congressional nominations by the primary plan. By B. R. Tillman, of Edgefield, amendments to the State Constitution... First, that the election of delegates to the State Convention be held at the same time that county officers are nominated ; second, that said elections be held not earjierthan the 10th nor. later than the 31st of August; third, that ilo Democratic club be permitted to organize before "the 1st of August in election years; fourth, providing for the primary plan of nominating judicialand Congressional candidates. By E. B. Murray, of Anderson, that the State executive committee be instructed to appoint a day in each county, thirty days before the meeting of the State Convention, in which candidates for State ollices shall be invited to address the citizens on the issues of the day. By Mr. , requiring candidates to canvass the State and to close the canvass ten days before the meeting of the State Convention. By J. B. Orr, of Greenville, that all State, Congressional and judicial officers be nominated by the primary plan. Tills seemed to about exhaust the stock of resolutions on hand, as no one else responded to the call, and the Chair announc/ wl tliof tho nnvf hncinp<;q in order would be the nomination of State officers. A delegate at this point moved to take a recess for one hour, it being now 2o'clock. A half dozen voices shouted two hours, and, the amendment being accepted, the motion was adopted and the Convention adjourned for two hours. After a recess of two hours, during which the delegates had an opportunity to refresh themselves and discuss the situation, the Convention was called to order promptly at 4 o'clock. Col. J. Q. Marshall was elected treasurer, a position which the Convention had failed to fill in the early part of the day, and the work of nominating .a candidate for Governor was entered upon, a resolution being first adopted limiting speeches to five minutes. C. P. Quattlebaum, of Horry, nominated Ex-Chancellor W. D. Johnson, of Marion, w .T Arnntf*nmorv. of Marion seconded the nomination. C. G. Dantzler, of Orangeburg, nominated Gen. Edward McCrady, of Charleston. Seconded by J. Heyward, of Greenville, and W. If. Brawley, of Charleston. W. (). Bradley, of Abbeville, nominated Hon. John C. Sheppard, of Edgefield. Seconded by B. II. Tillman, o? Edgefield. G. W. Brown, of Darlington,. nominated Hon. John C. Coker, of Darlington. Seconded by Gen. G. W. Moore, of Hampton. D. S. Henderson of Aiken, nominated Col. John P. Richardson, of Clarendon. Seconded by Joseph F. Rhame, of Clarendon. Major James F. Hart, of York, nominated Giles J. Patterson, Esq., of Chester. Senator Patterson, he said, was peculiarly fitted for the position. For, argued he, the man ? !.? utluSou t,, irro!itnnus ill tllf! small IhiniTS Of life has indeed won renowm Mr. Patterson was the architect of his own fortunes. Jle was the friend of the friendless and was trusted and respected bv the great. In all the relations of life, whether bearing his musket as a soldier in the ranks, or in the councils of the State, he always discharged his duties faithfully, honestly, zealously. Col. D. P. Duncan, of Spartanburg, seconded the nomination of Mr. Patterson, in behalf of the county of Spartanburg. Born and raised in our midst, he said, his native county takes pleasure in endorsing everything that has been said of him. He knew him to be the embodiment of all that is faithful in public and private life. The preliminary discussion, so to speak, was closed by Mr. Williams, of Barnwell, who delivered a strong speech in support of Governor Sheppard, and the Convention squared itself off for the fight. Messrs. D. S. Henderson, J. L. Orr, W. J. Montgomery and J. D. Capplemann were appointed tellers, and as they took their seats at the secretaries' desk, and those bfficials began to get out their rolls and tally sheets, the hall was filled with that peculiar buzzing which indicates the eve of some great event, succeeded, however, by a perfect calm when the president directed the secretary to begin the work of calling the roll. As the names of the Abbeville delegation were called, "J. C. Sheppard" came in response from six delegates, one after the other in rapid succession. When the seventh name on the list, Senator J. C. Maxwell, was called, it caused the first break in the monotony and the end of the silence. This vote, "John Peter Richardson," liter 1 J * " - 11-- :iU rlsmfrm any Drougntaown me gunery wim ucuicuing applause, and the roll-call had to be suspended while the chairman gave free exercise ro his gavel. The next three responses were "Sheppard," and there was again silence until theeleventh name, David Aiken, was reached. This evoked another "John Peter Richardson," and another cheer from the gallery. The last name on the Abbeville list, W. C. Benet, scored another Richardson vote and evoked another cheer, which caused the Chair to remark that unless the applause ceased during the calling of the roll, the galleries would be cleared, after which the enthusiam of the gallery was within bounds. Abbeville recorded nine votes for Sheppard and three for Richardson. Next came Aiken with ten solid votes for Richardson. Anderson divided her ten votes out as follows: Sheppard three, (Joker four, McCrady iwo, .juuusou unu. Barnwell's twelve votes were divided as follows: Richardson nine, Sheppard two, MeCrady 1. (W.R.Kelly.) . ' 'J Beaufort gave a plumper, eight votes for Richardson. Berkeley's twelve votes were divided between Richardson and Sheppard. The former getting 0, and Sheppard live. Mr. Cain voted for Mr. Coker. The Charleston delegation voted as follows: For MeCrady?Messrs. Buist, Ferguson, A. T. Snivthe, Wagener, Kinloch, Baeot, Melehers, Moroso, MeCorniaek, BuRre, Lofton, Dawson, Brawley, Simonton, Perry, Triunho, Bryan, Jcrvey, Hinson. Frost and Seignious?total 21. For Sheppard?Messrs. Capplonnin, Krcsscl and Lilienthal?.'{. For Richardson?Messrs. Bark ley, Gadsden and Boyle?3. For Johnson?Mr. J. A. Smyth. Chester polled a plumper for Patterson, eight votes. Chesterfield gave three .votes to Richardson, two to Coker and one to Sheppard. Clarendon, of course, plumped her six votes to Richardson. Colleton divided her twelve votes as follows: Sheppard (J, Richardson J. Darlington polled her ten votes for Coker and never changed them. Edgefield gave Sheppard her twelve votes through the three ballots, only changing after the election of Col. Richardson was secured. Fairfield was divided. Her eight votes being cast as follows : Coker 4, Patterson 2, McCrndy 2. Georgetown gave 5 votes to Richardson and 1 to Sheppard. Greenville also divided her ten votes, giving live to Coker, three to Richardson, one to MeCrady and one to Johnson. Hampton divided her votes, three to Richardson, two to Sheppard, an<T three to Coker. Horry voted solid^-, six votes for Johnson straight two ballots, and on the third, after the withdrawal of Chancellor Johnson, voted solidly for Richardson. * Kershaw voted solidly, eight votes for Richardson. 1 uninictor fVir Ptiftnrynn aiv votes. Laurens divided her eight votes equally between Richardson, Coker, Sheppard and Johnson, giving two to each. Lexington gave McCrady and Coker one vote each and the remaining four to Richardson. Marion gave eight of her ten yotes to Johnson and divided the other two between Sheppard and Richardson, one each. I Marlboro' voted Johnson two, C'oker two, Sheppard one and Richardson one. Newberry also divided, giving Sheppard three, ! Coker thre? and Richardson two votes. Oconee gave four of her six votes to Richard- j son and two to Coker. Orangeburg divided her twelve votes as fol- j lows: Richardson three, live, Sheppard j three, M.cC'rady one. Pickens gave five of her six votes to Richardson and the remaining one to Coker. Richland gave ten of her twelve votes to Richardson, one to Sheppard (Dr. Talley) and one to Johnson (Mr. Starling.) Spartanburg voted eight for Patterson and two for Johnson. Sumter gave Richardson four, Sheppard four, and Coker her remaining two votes. Union gave Sheppard six and Patterson two votes Williamsburg gave Richardson six, Johnson one and Coker one vote. York closed the call with a plumper, ten votes, for Patterson. The total number of votes cast in the Convention was .'MS, and under the rules 100 were necessary to a choice. The vote stood on this ballot: Richardson, 112; Sliepr\fiwl I'.Q Cnlm* Jfi 'Pottnrcnn Ale l""u) U" ) .W , ^ J Cracly, 29; Johnson, 2o. After announcing the vote, Gen. Ilagood, who had presided continuously, vacated the chair, which was assumed by Col. C. H. Simonton, and the Convention prepared for another ballot. Just before the rollcall commenced, the name of Giles J. Patterson was withdrawn, and as the ballot progressed it was evident that the Patterson men were concentrating their strength on Coker. The ballot resulted as follows: Whole number of votes 317; accessary to elect lot*. Richardson received 137; Shepparu, SO; Coker, Of); Johnson, 20; McCrady, 15. No election. Before the next ballot commenced the name of Chancellor Johnson was withdrawn and it now became evident that the Richardson men were on the eve of a victory. As in the first ballot the full vote of the Convention was polled?.118 votes. When the last name on the roll had been called the vote stood : Richardson, 149; Sheppard, 7S; Coker, 77, McCrady, 14. But before this was announced the Sheppard men began to break. It became evident that there was in some quarters a tendency to go over to Coker, and there is no telling how the fight might have ended had another ballot been taken. Dr. A. N. Talley, of Columbia, may be said to have initiated the stampede, if it can be so called. He was the single member of the Richland delegation who had voted for Sheppard throughout the three ballots. Obtaining the fioor he changed his vote, to Richardson, at which there wasanother enthusiastic cheer from the gallery, in which the Richardson party on the floor joined heartily. A scene of confusion, followed with fifty delegates on their feet, desiring to change their votes, and the crowd hurrahing, it was impossible, of course, for the tellers or the secretaries to note the changes. Col. Haskell rose and said, as a friend of Col. Richardson, he would move to have the galleries cleared unless order was preserved. The Chair: "The sergeant-at-arms will see that order is preserved in the galleries and on floor of the house." Senator Maxwell, of Abbeville, here suggested that the only way in which the changes could be accurately made was to call oyer the roll of counties again. An excited delegate moved for another ballot, but the Convention was evidently tired of ballotting and the fight was regarded as virtually settled. The roll of counties was called over, fhe changes noted, and the result soon after announced as follows: Whole number of votes east 317. Necessary to elect 150. Richardson, 172; Coker, 04; Shepnard, 50; McCrady. 1. The result was certainly a victory to ri/vl.,.?kJA . frtH fnlltr fltTA m? nnfno offo?* f V* O v. uiuuiuui , nn iuuj n?c iuiuuiw uitvi ? */ announcement was made nothing could be heard in the hall. The Chair was not even allowed to make the formal announcement of the election. Shouts filled the air, while the vast crowd stood upon its feet fluttering fans and hankerchiefs, tossing hats in the air and shouting themselvs hoarse. After a sutticient time had been allowed for the expression of this demonstration of approval, the convention was once more called to order and got into business shape. Another outbreak of enthusiasm was, however, caused by Col. J. P. Blackwell, one of the staunchest and warmest supporters of Governor Sheppard, who moved that the nomination of Col. J. P. liichardson be made unanimous. The thought was a happy one, and the Convention, without waiting for the question to be put, voted aye vociferously and unanimously. Mr. Brown, of Darlington, voiced the universal sentiment when he said that, after this good-natured family fight, he thought it best for the Democrats of Carolina to dwell together in unity, and with a view to further this it gave him great pleasure to second the motion. The motion was adopted amid the cheers of the delegates and spectators and with the approving smiles of the ladies. The Convention then, after voting down o mnfinn tn tnlrp n rpppiw nrncppded to the nomination of Lieutenant Governor. Ira B. Jones, of Lancaster, nominated Gen. W. L. T. Prince, of Cheraw, in a spirited and telling speech. E. J. Kennedy, of Chesterfield, appropriately seconded the nomination. At this' point Col. Haskell, of ltichland, moved that in future nominations be by name only. Mr. Kelly, of Barnwell, protested against this ipotion because of its unfairness. Upon a division of the Convention the motion was tabled. Dr. "W. T. Brooker, of Lexington, made a plain but effective speech in support of Hon. C. J. C. Hutson, of Hampton. C. E. Sawyer, of Aiken, seconded the nomination. Col. James L. Orr, of Greenville, nominated Dr. W. L. Mauldin, of Greenville. W. J. Montgomery, of Marion, seconded the nomination. The vote resulted, Mauldin, 12S; Hutson, 115; Prince, 71. It was at once seen that the race lay between Messrs. Mauldin and Hutson, and the Prince voters began changing their votes to one or the other amid great confusion. At last the result of the first ballot was announced as follows: Votes cast 317. Necessary to a choice 159. Mauldin, 141); Hutson, 138 ; Prince 30. As finally tabulated, Dr. Mauldin received the solid vote of Abbeville, Anderson, Chester, Darlington, Fairfield, Greenville, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, ltichland, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg. Mr. Hutson received similar votes from the counties of Aiken, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Edgefield, Georgetown, Ilorry and Lexington. Gen. Prince's supporters who held out, were a majority of the Chester, Kershaw, Lancaster and Marlboro' delegations. Marion, Orangeburg, Clarendon and York, were divided pretty evenly. Gen. Prince's name was withdrawn. The changes were going on when, on the suggestion of Acting President Simonton, another ballot was held, the tellers having >""nnna nnnfnsori hv tlm constant transfers I of votes. The result was watched with intense interest. Mauldin carried Abbeville solidly, Ilutsontook the whole of Aiken, Anderson was a unit for Mauldin. Barnwell split, giving a majority to Hutson, and so did Berkley, while Charleston gave all her twenty-eight votes to the Hampton candidate. Chester and Chesterfield voted for Mauldin ; Clarendon was equally divided. Colleton cast her twelve votes for Hutson. Darlington gave all but one for Mauldin; Edgefield all but one for Hutson. Georgetown gave four for Hutson to two against him. Greenville and Hampton, coming next to each other, were of course united for their respective candidates. Horry gave all but one vote for Hutson. Kershaw divided equally. Lancaster was all for Hutson. Laurens all for Mauldin, and Lexington solid for Hutson. Marion was five to two for Mauldin. Marlboro' four to one the same way. Newberry was solid for Mauldin, as was Oconee. ()rangeburg was seven to five in favor of Mauldin. Pickens gave all her votes for the Greenville candidate. Richland went eight to three for the Mountain City's choice, and Spartanburg nine to one. Sumter and Union were all for Mauldin. Williamsburg gave seven to one for Mauldin, and York six to four for him. The result as announced was, total vote 313. Necessary to a choice 157. W. L. Mauldin, lGy ; C. J. C. Hutson, 142. Mr. Iiutson promptly moved that the nomination of Dr. Mauldin be made unanimous, which was done amid applause. At the close of the election, Col. Haskell, i: in behalf of the committee on resolutions, ; i asked for an adjournment until 11 A. M. ! Thursday, in order to give them time to j work on the propositions submitted to i them. Mr. I tenet supported the motion, ! and although it encountered opposition, an . adjournment was, at (J P. M., had until 10 j o'clock on Thursday morning. Second Day. Thi ksday, August The Convention ' assembled promptly at 10 o'clock. A quo- j ( rum being present, the calling of the roll |, and the reading of the minutes of Wednes- J day's proceedings were dispensed with. Mr. Blackwell, of Edgefield, moved to dispense with the usual speeches in making nominations, a motion that was greeted with applause from the Hoor and that was forthwith adopted by a large majority. A motion to take up the platform first, was tabled by an almost unanimous vote, *v*wl IKa f Untmnf Inn rt f Anna O rl rl rDQQOfl i t(3p] f aim iiiu V/Uii vcuuuii ai unvc ?uu*voww? ???? to the work of nominations. Mr. Hoyt, of Greenville, nominated Gen. W. \V. Humphreys, of Anderson, for secretary of State, which was seconded by Mr. Clinkscales, of Anderson. Capt. Clarke, of Kershaw, nominated Col. \V. Z. Leitner, of Kershaw. Mr. Brooks, of Edgefield, seconded the nomination, as did also Mr Kennedy, of Chesterfield. A delegate from Lancaster arose and enthusiastically seconded the nomination in behalf of two thousand Democratic voters of old Lancaster. A number of other delegates attempted to second the nomination, but Mr. Murray, of Anderson, protested. He asked if there was no rule limiting the number of seconds to a nomination. The Chair stated that there was no such rule. Air. Murray moved that the number of seconds be limited to one. A voice?"Two!" Another, "Five!" A dozen voices, "Make it ten, old man." Still another voice, "You're trying to make a speech. Sit down!" Mr. Murray persisted in saying that he only desired to say that it was not necessary for every man who favored a candidate to get up and second him. The issue was not pressed, and the nominations having been closed, a ballot was held, which resulted in the nomination of Mr. Leitner by a vote of 207 to 109. Col. Leitner received 8 votes from York and Gen. Humphreys, 2. W. E. Stoney was nominated for comptroller general by Col. J. C. Haskell, of ? - - V. i i L'oiumnia, ivi. 1j. uonaiusun, ui ureeuvmc, seconding the nomination. There was no other nomination, and on motion of Mr. Heyward, of Greenville, the Chair was directed to cast the unanimous ballot of the Convention for Mr. Stoney. This was formally done, and the fight for attorney general was entered upon. The fact that a pitched battle was pending was evidence by the buzz that went through the Convention. Mr. Henderson, of Aiken nominated Mr. C. It. Miles. [Faint applause.] Mr. Gilliland, of Williamsburg, nominated Col. J. H. Earle, of Sumter. [Tremendous applause, principally in the galleries, but also on the floor of the Convention. Mr. Kelly, of Barnwell, seconded Col. Earle's nomination, and Mr. Rutland, of Fairfield, announced that "Old Fairfield hurrahed for Joe Earle, of Sumter." From this time out it was apparent that the friends of Col. Earle had organized for victory. The ballot resulted: Earle 174; Miles 141. The following is the vote in detail: FOR KARLK. Abbeville?Messrs. Morrah, Bradley, Cowan, Brownleo, Fouche and Benet?6. Aiken?Messrs. Jordan, Sawyer, Hutsou and Quinby?4. Anderson?Messrs. McCully Hudgens, Murray, I). K. Norris, Parker, Tribble, Whitner, C'linkscales and J. W. Norris?9. Barnwell?Messrs. Bates, Sojourner and Kelly?3. Beaufort?Mr. S. II. Rodges?1. Chester?A plumper, 8 votes. Chesterfield?Messrs. Miller, Kennedy and Red learn? 3. Clarendon?A plumper, 0 votes. Darlington?Mr. G. W. Brown?1. Edgefield?Messrs. Tillman,Timmerman, Davenport, Durst, Evans and Edwards?fi. Fairfield?Messrs. Jennings, Brice, Harrison, Lyles, Thomas, Rutland and Johnson?7. Georgetown?Messrs. Steele, Doar, Skinner and Ehrieks?4. Greenville?A plumper, 10 votes. Hampton?Messrs. Warren and Causey?2. Horry?Messrs. Sessions and Graham?2. Kershaw?A plumper, 8 votes. Lancaster?Messrs. Conners, Jones, Hunter and Mcllwain?4. Laurens?A plumper, 8 votes. Marion?Messrs. Gibson, Montgomery, Blue and Barrell?4. Marlboro'?A plumper, 0 votes. Newberry?A plumper, 8 votes. Oconee?A plumper, G votes. Orangeburg?Messrs. Izlar, Tarrant, J. II. Hydriek, Bates, Conner, A. S. Hydriek, Dukes and Glaze?8. Pickens?A plumper, 6 votes. Richland?Messrs. Kaminer, Tally, Wallace, Pope, Marshall, Starling, Walker, Hopkins?8. Spartanburg?Messrs. Smith and Wofford?2. Sumter?A plumper, 12 votes. Union?Messrs. Peake, Sarratt, Jeter, Littlejohn, Culp, Thomas and Little?7. Williamsburg?A plumper, 10 votes. York?Messrs. Springs, Banks, J. F. Hart, Bratton, Rainey, Spencer and Smith?7. FOR MILKS. Abbeville?Messrs. Moore, Bradley, Walton, Mars, Hemphill and Maxwell?0. Aiken?Messrs. Henderson, Dunbar, Croft, Morgan, Murray and Brabham?11. Anderson?Mr. Gaillard. Barnwell?Messrs. Holmes, Ilagood, Black, Browne, Kirkland, Kenny, Izlar and Williams? 8. Beaufort?Messrs. Elliott, Fishburne, Rhett, Colcock, Reed and Talbert?1>. Berkeley?A plumper, 12 votes. Charleston?A plumper, 28 votes. Chesterfield?Messrs. Finlayson and Jackson?2. Darlington?Messrs. Bass, Ward, MeCullough, Mclvor, Boyd, James, Dargan and Gregg?8. Edgefield?Messrs. Cheatham, Blackburn, J. II. IJouknight, Talbert and Weathersbe?a. Fairfield?Mr. Davis. (leorgetowu?Messrs. Mazyck and Sparkman?2. Hampton?Messrs. Hutson, Gooding, Ruth, Moore, Ulmer and Solomons?6. Horry?Messrs. Norton and Smith?2. Lancaster?Messrs. Allison and McDow?2. Lexington?A plumper, 6 votes. Marion?Messrs. Ellerbee, S. C. Bethea, Stafford and E. A. Bethea?5. Orangeburg?Messrs. Felder, Ott, Dantzlerand Holman 4. Richland?Messrs. Haskell, Hampton, Taylor and Rhett?4. Spartanburg?Messrs. Duncan, T. S. Moore, T. E. Moore, Dean, Simpson, Landrum, Waker and Trimmier?8. Union?Mr. Browning. York?Messrs. Glenn, Grist and G. W. S. Ilart.?3. After the announcement of the vote, the cheering and applause, both in the gallery and on the floor, was so great that it was impossible to get on with the business. When, however, the lungs of the crowd had been exhausted. Major G. L. Buist, of Charleston, obtained the floor, and in graceful terms announced that in behalf of the Charleston delegation it was his pleasure to move that the nomination of Col. Earle be made unanimous, which motion was enthusiastically adopted. For State Treasurer, L. T. I/.lar, of Barnwell, nominated Gen. I. S. Bamberg, of Barnwell. Seconded by Mr. Orr, of Greenville. Mr. Croft, of Aiken, nominated Col. J. P. Thomas, of Fairfield. A delegate from Fairheld seconded the nomination. Col. J. (2. Marshall, of Kichland, nominated Mr. Kichard Singleton, of ltichland. C. St. J. Sinkler, of Berkeley, stated that Berkeley county enthusiastically seconded the last nomination. Then the voting began and ended on the first ballot, Gen. Bamberg receiving 100; Col. Thomas,70; and Mr. Singleton oO votes. The York delegates voted 5 for Bamberg and 5 for Thomas. This nomination was made unanimous on motion of Col. Haskell, of ltichland. For adjutant and inspector general, Mr. Brooks, of Edgefield, nominated Gen. A.. M. Manigault. Seconded by Col. J. Q. Marshall, of ltichland. Mr. Mockbee, of Chester, nominated Col. I. G. McKissick, of Union. Seconded by Mr. Gulp, of Union. Mr. Humbert,of Laurens, nominated Capt. H. L. Farley, of Spartanburg. The vote resulted on the first ballot, and before the result was announced: Manigault, 141; Farley, 124; McKissick,43. Then a number of changes were made, and the final result was announced: Manigault, 1">(5;! Farley, 150; McKissick, 7 ; Gen. Manigault only lacking one vote of an election. Before the second ballot was entered into the name of Col. McKissick was withdrawn and Gen. Manigault was elected by a vote of 182 to 150. The announcement was received with applause, and the nomination, on motion of Mr. Humbert, was made unanimous. The last place on the ticket to be filled was that of superintendent of education, for which only two candidates were in the field. Gen. James F. Izlar, of Orangeburg, nominated Col. A. Coward, of York. And ? Mr. Chi Ids, of Pickens, nominated Mr. J. il. Rice, of Abbeville. The first ballot resulted in the election of Mr. Rice, the vote standing, Rice, 189; Coward, 128; and being Jivided as follows: Rice. Coward. Abbeville 12 0 Aiken 1 Anderson 0 0 Barnwell 8 3 Beau fort 2 5 Berkeley 11 1 Charleston 20 7 Chester 1 7 Chesterfield 2 4 Clarendon 3 3 Colleton 12 0 Darlington 0 10 Edgefield 11 1 Fairfield 0 2 Georgetown 5 1 Greenville 10 0 Hampton 2 6 Horry 0 0 Kershaw 1 4 Lancaster 0 ?> Laurens 0 0 Lexington..... 5 1 Marion 0 2 Marlboro' 1 "> Newberry 8 0 Oconee (! 0 Orangeburg 7 5 Pickens 0 0 Richland 0 fi Spartanburg "> > Sumter 3 0 Union 6 2 Williamsburg 0 8 York 0 10 This completed the ticket, the work having consumed exactly four hours, and the Convention then took a recess at 2 P. M. for one hour. It was not until half-past .'1 o'clock that a sufficient number of members had assembled in the Opera-House to warrant the calling of the Convention to order. Col. Haskell, of Richland, the chairman of the committee on platform and resolutions, presented the platform which had been prepared by the committee, and moved its adoption. The platform was read as follows : PLATFORM OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The Democratic party of South Carolina, in State Convention assembled, reaffirming their allegiance and devotion to the principles of the Democratic party, declare the following to be the principles and policy of the Democratic party in State and Federal affairs: 1. Wise and just legislation, the impartial administration of equal laws, efficiency with ' economy in every department of the State Government. 2. Popular education is the bulwark of free institutions; liberal support for the public schools for the whole people. 3. The present protective tariff taxes the many for the benefit of the favored few. The duties on imports should be decreased. An early repeal of the duty on cotton ties, on the machinery used in the manufacture of cotton and wool, and on tools and agricultural implements, will stimulate manufactures and be a relief to the farmers of the country. 4. The public credit* National and State, must be maintained. 5. In the conduct of affairs in this State the Democracy have been actuated *by the desire to promote the greatest good to the State. Democratic unity is public safety and private security. (>. In this State, justice "and equality for all to insure harmony and good will between the races. In the Union, no sectionalism in policy or feeling?an indissoluble union of indestructible Ct'itoa nnotlnir nnp r>rmntrv nnft destinv. Slight heel taps greeted the announcements the various planks, but only the reference to Democratic unity provoked applause. Mr. Benet, of Abbeville, moved the adoption of the platform as a whole. The motion was about to be put, when Capt. Dawson, of Charleston, obtained the floor and offered as an amendment, the civil service plank of the platform of 1884, ^ which had been omitted. It is as follows: "Civil service reform appointments to minor offices under tests that will indicate the qualifications of the applicant, promotion by merit, a fixed tenure of office and 110 removals except for << cause." He urged its adoption in a strong speech, taking the ground that it was inconsistent to omit it, and that it is the record of President Cleveland on civil service, which goes so far to give him his present enormous strength with the people of the United States. Mr. Benet, of Abbeville, who had moved the adoption of the platform as reported, accepted the amendment. Messrs. Kelly, of Barnwell, and Murphy, of Colleton, spoke in favor of the amendment, and C'apt. Clark, of Kershaw, and Col. J. C. Haskell, of Kichland, opposed it. A motion to table the amendment was lost on a call of the roll?yeas, 149; nays, 153. The civil service plank was then adopted without a division. The announcement of the vote was greeted with a storm of applause. The fight had been a close and exciting one, in which every delegate seemed to take an interest. Pending a vote on the adoption of the platform as amended, Messrs. Henderson, Orr, Blackwell, Barkley and G. \V. Brown, the committee appointed to conduct the nomnees to the hall, appeared on the stage with the members of the ticket. Col. Richardson, nominee for Governor; Dr. Mauklin, nomir.ee for Lieutenant-Governor : Maj. Leitner, nominee for Secretary of State; Capt. Stoney, nominee for Comtroller-General; Capt. Bamberg, nominee for Treasurer; and Mr. Itice, nominee for Superintendent of Education, made short addresses. The speakers were frequently applauded and made a good impression. The chair announced that Gen. Manigault, the last member of the ticket, was absent from the city. When the Convention resumed its work, the platform, as amended, was adopted on a viva voce vote, some scattering voices being raised against it. The committee on resolutions next presented the following report: "The committee on platform and resolutions, to whom was referred a number of proposed amendments to the constitution, relating to the manner of making nominations by the party, beg leave respectfully -< to report the following amendment, which they recommend shall be adopted as a substitute for all the proposed amendments so referred to them: "Amend Article A.1H dv auumg luereiu iuc following: Each Congressional district or judicial circuit in this State shall bo at liberty to adopt the method of primary election instead of the Convention plan for nominating candidates for Congress or solicitor, provided such method be determined upon by a Convention regularly called in a manner hereinbefore speeitied for that purpose among others. If such a method lie adopted the convention adopting the same shall fix the time when, and prescribe the rules under which, such election shall be held; pro- j yided that such primary election shall be held on the same day in eachcounty composing such district or circuit; provided, further, that 110 election either for delegates to a Convention or under the primary plan shall lie hereafter held prior to the first day of September in any year." Mr. Kelly, of Barnwell, promptly moved to table the report. Lost by a viva voce vote, and with little opposition the Convention adopted the amendment recommended by the committee. A batch of adverse reports were then submitted. Col. Haskell, representing a minority of the committee, moved to table the unfavorable report on the resolution favoring a < Vmetifntinnal Convention and to take Up the resolution. After a parliamentary tilt between Messrs. Haskell and Smythe, the motion was lost, and the unfavorable report adopted in an off-hand manner. There was an unfavorable report on Mr. Murray's resolution providing for a general speech-making day for all candidates for election in the counties, and prescribing a canvass of the State before the meeting of State Convention by all candidates for State offices. Mr. Murray moved to table the report and take up the resolutions. He argued that the views of candidates should be known before and not after the nomination. The Convention, however, refused to take up the resolution and adopt the committee's unfavorable report. The resolution providing for the nomination of all State officers, Congressmen and solicitors by primary was also unfavorably reported, but on motion of Col. Orr, it was taken up for consideration and caused quite a debate. Mr. lionet, of Abbeville, moved to amend