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puttied al.the iiostotfico ait 2nd-clnsH matter
Hjjj^jV TUESDAY. August 10. 1880.
^UBSCKIPTION $2 00
TjfiE CONVENTION.
' The work of the Democratic Statu
W /Convention has given <*itire satisfaction
fev? in these parts. Tho tickct is a good
,one, and the people here are rejoicing
|S ; .?t tho overthrow of the.i"unholy al1^
liance."
, The action of the Convention has dcmonstrated
some very pleasing: truths.
Jt has shown that in South Carolina,
the people are supreme regardless ol
farmers' Movements and newspaper
ailiances.
f>V It has shown that our representative:
tnen have the conviction of their opln^
ions, and the manhood to express and
. maintain them.
ji nas snown tnat tne larmors, me
&K bone and sinew of our land, nre not the
pliant tools in the hands of demagogues,
tfome are disposed to think they are. It
ijias shown that boBsisin, whether exer\jcised
by an Agricultural Moses, or a
v>. /city editor, or both combined, will not
|> be tolerated in our State politics.
It has shown an unshaken faith in
J; .
the Democratic administration since
1876, and by its action exonerated
' .our officers from vile calumnies that
f -- have been heaped upon them.
It has shown a spirit jof fairness in
(Snowing under the "Greenville ideas,"
|s .and giving, our citizens in the Black
^ Districts a fair vote in our Conven.%'
?ions.
It has shown too its willingness to
jtrust the people in the administration of
thci government, by giving them the
option of electing their Congressional
- pnd Judicial representatives by a primary
election, if they so desire,
-.7 Altogether it \jras a most conservative
; jbody, and none of the revolutionary
measure^ proposed, succeeded in gaining
tH ' . ?
pts approval. Tl>e members, a majority
pf them, deserve and will reccive the
well-earned plaudits of their folio w/citizens.
With such GonventioDS the Democratic
party in South Carolina is destined
to a long-life of prosperity and usefulness.
Palsied be the hand and dumb
tho tongue of the man who attempts to
^ enter tfye splitting wedge.
GOVERNOR 8REPPARD ANI) THE
CONVENTION.
ft .. >
It is hard sometimes to tell which do
us the most harm, enemies with the
worst of intentions, or friends with the
ueBi. in governor nneppard's case, we
think he can attribute his failure to rejjeive
the nomination for Governor before
the late State Convenlion, to his friends.
* We do not think the action of the Con>
vention can properly bo considered as a
. failure to endorse the political conduct
of Governor Sheppard. We rather
think it was a slap in the face to his arduous
supporters, especially Mr. Till.man.
The man who prayed to be delivered
from his friends was no fool, and
in the future Mr- Sheppard might do
prell to follow his example.
Governor Sheppard is a high-toned,
honorable gentleman, and though he
.yras not onr cholco for Governor, we ;
jknow if he had been nominated he
would have made us a good if not a bril |
^ant Chief Executive. We venture the 1
assertion, in his private life, he will gain ]
jhonor in his professiqn, and with it 1
amass a fortune that would never have (
hbeen his, had he continued in politics. j
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COIi. J. H. RICE. f
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Abbeville County has been honored c
*J>y the placipg of thjB above pamed gen- y
% pieman on the State ticket for Snpcrin- c
pendent of Education. In addition to ^
his native genius and Veil balanced f
sjmnd, Go\. Rice v*U bring to the dia- j
.charge of the duties of tho office a lively
interest it) educational affairs, and will 1
prove a worthy successor to such meij a
-.Jas Thompson and^UowWd, JJ
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B6n Tillman is. not he^r tho man we t
thought he was before tho State Con- a
wention. When in his speech here ho J
preferred to bim&elf as a "half-made n
man ? n?> -** J 21 A- ''
. ^HU| T>w unuuUKU lb HI II1S nailve
modesty (?) But he knew himself bettor
than we did. and the State Convention-has
demonstrated the fact that he is q
not even "half-made." J*
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Capt. M. h. Bonham, Jr. is absent in ?|,
Edgefield,this weekend is in no way <?
responsibleTor any of the editorial utterances
of the Messenger this week. tjj
It is amusing to notioe the political Jjj
? ^foresiKhtf and eonsomiAni I is.
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Proceedings of the State Democratic
^ Convention.
The Stale Democratic Convention, met in
the Opera house in Columbia, Wednesday
Aug, 4.
The Convention was called to order by
Hon. James P. Izlar, Chairman of the State
Democratic Committee.
(Jen. Johnson ilugood was called to the
chair as temporary chairman, and subsequently
elected (lie perinoucnt Chairman.
Messrs J. S. Vcruer and J. A. Morosi were
electcd secretaries. A committee, consisting
of one from each County was appointed ou
1 1..1!
JlllUIUJUl UI1U l UaUl ULKMIS
W. 0. Bradley, Ksq., was appointed to act
on this committee from Abbeville Couuty.
Mr. J. Q. Marshall, was elected Treasurer.
When nominations for Govenor were in order,
Mr. Qnattlebeaum . of i Horry, nonimanated,
W. 1). Johnson, of Marion.
Mr. Montgomery, of Mnrioh, seconded the
nomination.
Mr. Dnnt/.ler, of Orangeburg, nominated
Mr. Edward MeMradv, of Charleston, in a
glowing speech and bespoke the votes of the
convention and 'mentioned him as progenitor
of the "eight box law."
Messrs. Hcyward, of Greenville, ami Brawloy,
of Charleston, seconded the nomination.
Air. Bradley, of Abbeville, nominated* John
C. Shoppard, of Kdgeficld ; seconded by Mr.
B. R. Tillman.
Mr. Brown, of Darlington, nominated Win.
0. Coker, of Darlington.
Mr. J. \V. Moore, of Hampton, seconded the
nomination of Mr. Coker.
Mr. Henderson, of Aiken, in a spirited
speech, which was Ircquenly applauded,
nominated, John l'eter liiohardson.
The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Hhaiueof Clarendon.
Mr. Hart, of York, m.minsted Giles J.
Patterson, of Chester.
Mr. Duncan, of Spartanburg, seconded the
nomination.
Mr. Williams, of Ihirnwcll, seconded the
nominations of Mr. Sheppard.
Mr. Haskell moved (hat nominations be
closed. Carried.
The President appointed, as tellers D. S.
Henderson, J. I<. Orr, W. J. Montgonery and
J. B. Cappelinan.
The roll was called and the voting commenced.
The President announced the result
:
, FIRST BALLOT.
J l- uienarason.... *.... I iz
J C Khcppard ' 08
W C Coker . 48
GJ Patterson :?f>
Ed i/cCrady 21)
W D Johnson 26
Whole number of votes cast 318 ; necessary
lo a choice 100,
Mr. Patterson's name was withdrawn.
The President appointed as tellers : E. B.
J/urray, G. W. Brown, C. E. Sawyer and W.
L. Glaze.
SEOOKI) BALLOT. .
JP Richardson 137
J C Sheppard 80
W C Coker 05
W 1) Johnson . 2g
Ed J/eCrady lo
Necessary to a choice 159. jlfr. Johnson's
name was withdrawn by Jfr. Montgomery.
Before a call could be made for a third ballot,
the delegates commented to change their
rotes.
The scene when the delegates commcnced
clumping their votes is be>*>ud description.
The tir?t vote changed was that of Dr. A. N.
Tallev, the only member of the Richland
delegation who voted for Slieppard. In a
moment there whs great confusion, members
from all parts of the house rising and desiring
to cliauge their votes, 't'he President,
after difficulty, brought the cov?ntion to order,
when the roll of counties was called, members
then stating their change?some Hocking to
Coker, but the majority changing to Richardsou.
After great delay, the the President
announced the vote as follows :
Kichardsou 172 ; Coker, 1)4 ; Slieppard, 50 '.
JfcCrady, 1. Necessary to a choice, 159.
John Peter Richardson was then declared
the nominee.
On motion of J. P. Blackwell, of Edgefield,
seconded by (J W. Brown, of Darlington, the
nomination was made unanimous.
Amid great excitement a motion was made
and withdrawn to adjourn until If a. in. tomorrow
.
Dr. Talley moved to adjonri) until 8 30 p.
m " "' *
W. R. Keliey of Barnwell, moved to lay
the motion on the table.
A division was calcd for and the motion to
lay on the table prevailed.
The President thou announced t at nominations
for Lieutenant Govenor were in order.
Ira Jones, < f Lancaster, nominated Gen.
W. L. T. Prince. Seconded by E. J. Kennedy
.
J. C. Haskell moved that in nominating
merely aunounce the name, no speeches.
>v . it. Kelley, of Uarnwell, moved lo lay on
tabic. Division was calcd for and motion
was laid on the table
D. S. Henderson's motion for half-hour's
recess was voted down -
W. T. Itrooks nominated C J. C. Huston.
Seconded by Mr. Sawyer, of Aiken.
Col. Orr nominated Mr. \V .L. Mnuldin, Seconded
by Mv, J/ontgomery, of J/urion.
Balloting was commenced. Alter ballot a
scene simjlar to that after second ballot for
Governor tvns repeated and counties again
called. Is spite of this numerous changes 1
were made after roll. Col. Prince being (
virtually out of race, the delegates supporting
him divided bet won llutswu and J/aul- ,
iiiii.
The President and tellers becoming com- i
fused, on motion of Gen. llagood another
ballot was oJercd, but- announced the result 1
f>f the first ballot as follows ;
i/au!din I4n
U ut son 138
Prince 30 (
Gen. Prince's nauio was withdrawn. Muiiona
te take a recess were drowned in cries of t
'ballot ! Mr. J/urray moved that members t
ie not allowed to chance their votes after
lallot. President rulaa Mr. Murray- our of j
irder. Mr. JAirray insisted on his motion. t
1/otion was made to lay on tab'e, but- the
'resident again called Mr. Murray to (
>rder. - e
The sccond ballot wnB proceeded with
iVhon Chester was called, the chairman of the r
lelegation arose and asked that Chester's r
otal vote be cast for i/auldin' The Presilent
ruled it ont of order. The vote was as- f
ollows; ?
l/auldin : 160 fl
lutBon 144 c
Ou motion of Mr. J. C. Hutaon thp nominaion
of Mr. i/auldin was made unanimong^ e
Mr Haskell from Committee on 'Resolutions
nd Platform, said that the committee had n
ot time to do the work assigned them and u
skedtbat the convention adjaurn until 9 c
. m. to-morrow. * . p
From all parts of (he hall delegates arose
rvinir to gain the attentino of the Chair.
: _ ~ . ? - -
jutiivn whs put amia groat confusion. Galls 3
'ere made from all parts of the home. Mr
[askell obtaining the floor insisted on his
lotion. Mr. Buist amended by substituting
0 a. m. for 9 a. a. m. Carried. H
Convention adjourned at9p^ra. 0
Second Day'R Proceedings. ^
Notwithstanding the early hour, tho par- ti
net, orchestra chairs, dress circlo and gal- it
trie* were well filled when the meeting was oi
tiled to order. The reporters wore preseut w
1 formidable frtrco, in anticipation of a lively bi
ly.and the throne of visitors doubtlessly pi
tpected somo fun. It was predicted that ci
i? sess*on would be red hot. There were pi
inta that "Moses Tillman," disgusted with st
ie first day's work, and spoiling fur an oppot- ca
ihjty to wreak revenge upon tho heads of Ci
s hapless advorsarieg; would nncork thcr wl
als of his wrath and pour forth streams of 4 nf
# a T,mo ' r w" d?rk,y h'Dted, too, ft
jtaOme ajnosmff bouts n*i*ht bo eiwcU en
itwoen Tillman'a prmjnnents afid rtppooonU * ,
to"'!? 0?"B' }fTh6 ^
I
pointed. The proceedings, from the beginning
to close, were characterized by harmony good
feeling and a decorous earnestness. None of ,
the threatened outbursts happened. There
was a pretty good display of oratory, but. no
display of vituperation, such as too often disgraces
popular assemblies.
The Convention assembled promptly at 10
o'clock, with Governor Ilagood in the chair.
Tlreie was no abatemeut in the interest
mani.festi.-d mi the proceedings, cvnry part of
the Opera House being crowded with spectators.
As soon as the body was culled to order, Mr J
Ulackweil of Kdgetield moved that all nomiuations
be submitted -without speeches, whinh
was adopted.
Mr. Henderson said that if the important
mutter of platform and resolutions was not
attended to be>ore the 11 ruinations were made,
they won I*-, not be likely to receive ihe attention
which their importance deserved, and
moved to call tip the report of ilio Committee.
The demonstration was decided from all
parts of the House that there Would be no interruption
allowed to the nominations, and a
motion to table Mr. lluulersou's motion mis
adopted without debate.
After some time spent in substituting the
names of alternates for absent members, on
motion of Mr. ihotuas{of Union, the nominations
were proceeded with.
The l'testdeui announced that (he lirst nomination
in order was that of Secretary of
State.
Mr. Iloyt of Greenville, nominated (Jen. \V.
\V. Humphries of Anderson, which was seconded
by Mr. Clinkscales of Anderson.
Mr. Clark of Ker.-haw, nominated Col. W.
Z. Leitner of Kershaw, which was secondod
by Mr. Kennedy of Kershaw. The nomination
was received by loud and continuous
demonstrations of applause, and so many delegates
took the tlocr in all parts id' the house
to second the nomination that Mr. Murray of
I Anderson, felt constrained to ask if there was
no i in'; id iiuiu uio liunioer ot seconds to a
uouunatii.n The President said there was
to;, but a motion would be in order lo make
sucli a rule, whereupon Mr. Murray moved
ih.it the number be limili.il to one, and on the
suggest i.n of another ilciegule made it two,
bni tiie uk.lion was lost.
Messrs. Jones, Croli and Johnstone were
appointed teller* und ihe bailot was taken.
The t'resident announced the result, as follows
: Whole number of votes cast 3lt>, of
which Col. W. Z. iiC:tner received -Ui", and
tjSeuer.il W. W. Humphries received ill J, and
Colonel Leitner was declared the nominee 01
the Convention tor Secretary ot State.
The announcement was t eceived with deafening
roars of applause which lusted many
minutes, and was a demonstration which
must have thrilled ihe head of the maimed
vetciau who was ui the house at the time.
As soon as order was resumed Col. iloyt.
moved that tho nomination be declared unanimous,
and no objection being oll'erred it was
so ordered.
The President announced the nomination of
Couiptioiler General us next in order. Mr.
Haskell nominated Hon. \V. E. Stouey. Seconded
by Donaldson. On motion of Hcyward
of Greenville, the President was instructed to
cast the vote of the Convention for Mr. St one v,
which beinj; done, lie was declared tlm nominee
of the Convention.
The mytl uoinination in order was that of
Attorney General. Mr. Henderson nominated
jlon. C. It. Miles of Charleston.
2k!r. Gilland of Williamsburg nominated
Hon. Jos. II. Earle of Sumter. The nomination
was seconded with enthusiastic and prolonged
cheers, indicative of the result which
followed. i
Messrs. Glaze, Hemphill, Wagner and Davie ]
were appointed tellers.
The President announced the vote as fol- i
low8 : Hon. J. II. Eurlc, 174, lion. C. it. Miles j
141.
Mr. Huist of Charleston in behalf of tho I
Charleston Delegation moved that the nonii- ]
tuition be declared unanimous, which was
done. i
The next nomination ill order being that of <
Treasurer, the Chair uppointcd as tellers Messrs.
J. Q. Marshall, Jorvey liutsou and Ma* <
zyck. . - i
Mr. I/.lar of Barnwell nominated Isaac G. j
Bamb'-rg of Barnwell, and the nomination was I
seconded by Mr. Orr of Greenville.
Mr. Croft of Aiken nominated Col. John P.
Thomas of Kichland, which was seconded by
Mr. Rutland of Fairfield. <
Mr. Marshall of Kichland nominated Rich- j
ard Singleton, seconded by Mr. Sinkler of .
Berkeley. j
^ The Convention then proceeded to ballot, (
with the following result: 314 votes were cast, t
of which General Bamberg received 1V0 ; Col.
Thomas 74, and Mr. Singleton iO : on motion ,
of \li. f..??? i U.. *?_ ? - . - i
v. *<j v/iuii) c\cv/uuuuu uy in r# JilursiUtllly LI1C y
nomination was declared unanimous.
On motion ot'Mr. Haskell on behalf of the
K'<c!ilund delegation, the nomination was made
unanimous.
Mr. lirooks of Edgefield nominated Gen. A.
M. Manigault for Adjutant and Inspector General.
Mr. Mockbee of Chester nominated Col. I.
G. McKissick.of Union.
A Spartanburg delegate nominated Mr.
Hugh L Farley of Spartanburg. Seconded
by Mr. Duncan of Spartanburg.
Mr. Marshall of Richland, Mr. Smith of
Horry, and Mr. Sparkman of Georgetown, seconded
(Jen. Maniguult's nomination.
The v )te on the first ballot, after uuuuoms
CllMUgOH, wus :
Muuigault 156, Farley 150, McKissick 7.
Number of votes cast 313: necessary to a i
to# g
At this point General Ilagood resumed the
Chair* vMr.
McKissick was withdrawn by Mr. t
Thomas, of Union. t
In the midst of clieors for Mauiganlt and j
Barlev, the cry of "ballot! ballot!" was j
raised. (i
The. second ballot resulted as follows :
Munigatilt 162, Parley 15(5. Number of votes n
:ast 3 IS ; nece.ssary to a choice 160. J
Amidst excitement, it was moved to make p
he nomination unanimous. Agreed to. ,i
Gen . Jus. F. Izlar nominated for t^uperinendont
of Education Col. A. Coward. Sec- u
>ndcd by ^lr. Davie, yf Chester. t]
Mr. Cbildsof Pickclis nominated Col. James tl
I. ltice of Abbeville. Seconded by Mr. IIow- f?
ill of Colleton: tl
The ballot resxiltcd as follows : }Tice 186. t<
3oward 128. Nnmhi?r of vut?>a 51.1
_ w. .VVP VUOI, w?* , lire- 1%
issary^to h choice 1&8.
On motion of Mr. Hart of York, n motion to f<
nuke the nomination unanimous was cflr- '
ied. ci
Mr. Haskell, from the Committee on I*lat- tl
orm and Resolutions sent in a report. He c<
tat.J that while there'was a dijV'c.renc? of C
pinion among,some of the members of the bi
ominlttee, there would be 110 minority report, lv
>ut that each member would state his duYer- ti<
nces on the lloor of the Convention. in
The President appointed the following com- tli
littee to notify the successful candidutaa of sc
heir nomination, and ask them to address the si
' invention: 1). S. Henderson,L. Orr, It. C. di
terkloy, G. W. Brown, and W. H. HUck- el
ell. - ' or
At 1.45 a motion was mudo to adjourn until be
o'clock. M ev
Afternoon Session.
ak
On tho openinff of the Convention Mr.
[askell submitted the report of tho committee
n nlatform and resolutions. pr
Tne platform was taken up for ennsidoraon
and.Mr. Dawson said that he observed thi
lat the oommittce, while conforming tho *>e
istrnrncnt very* closelj?; lo tho "platform cri
r 1884, hod omitted tho civil service plank na
liich was first adopted in 1832 and reaflirmed 1
r,.th? Convention of 1884. Uo thoreforo S.
oposed an amendment which rostor d. tho -*>u
vil scrvipe clause as it existed in.the f rm?r 5
atform and mude an earnest, argument in ?ts Mo
import. He Said that the omission would l?? 3
icqiatea to place that Democraoy of .South E.
irolina in antagonism to tho policy upon
tiicb Mr. Clevland had been elected Pronidfent. /,*
the United States, and ho appealed to tha Sh|
mvention to hesitate before adopting a ?
urso which Would in effect be coosturea aa "U
rebuke to the national Democrat icpj?rtr . 6
d the administration of President Cleve- A.
amendment.
Mr. Clark of Kershaw said his endorse- n
mcut of Mr. Clcnveland was as hearty uud
true as that of any inan in South Carolina but r
his application of the civil service rules had t
resulted in retaining Republicans in oflitfe ?
while there were in the Democratic party men 1
as true and faithful as Mr. Cleveland who t
wore kept out of them. He had always
believed 111 tbe Jacksoniun maxim applied to r
party matters that "to the victors belonged v
the spoils," and it was but just to those who
had been ground down under the heels of tins v
spoilers for as many years, that they should a
find such policy as that represented in the |
proposed amendment burring them out from t
the results of the victory to which as true 1
Democrats they had contributed.
Mr. Kelly of Barnwell was happy in funding t
himself for the time in his life able tn sunnnpt. -
ii movement made by Cupt. Dawson, ami he ?
would most, heartily favor the amendment, t
What Mr. Clark said did not reflect the senti- t
mcntH ot' the Democracy which he represented, o
lie was a man who supported his friend, and t
when his friend came out for olllce, he always
believed his friend to be the right man for the ?
plttc, u
Mr. Murray hoped the amendment would t
not prevail It was not in harmony with u
Democratic principles, and was not suited to v
tho genius of our govcrrmcut, because it i
could be used to prevent many a man who was u
qualified, and had a right to share in the
admitistratiuii of the government. He had no (
objection to the kind of Civil Service Iieform ^
which had been practiced by President Clove- c
land in South Carolibna because he believed 8
not a single K<-puhlican office holder remained (1
in this State, but the civil service reform t
proposed to be endorsed by the amendment
was not applied elsewhere it) that way. t
Mr. lhirlier of Chester obtained the floor r
and diverted * he Convention for about five
minutes in his characteristic manner, produc- j
ing l'oars of lausrhtcr as he pranced and
gesticulated over the whole field of the duties 0
of a delegate, lie thought the Convention
had nothing to do with a question of national n
politics, and that it had been cafled together L,
to nominate the State officers, and having ?
done so they should now go home. ?
Mr. Murphy of Colleton favored the restoration
of the plank to the platform. If right j
and proper in 1882, when it was necessary to
elect a Democratic l'rosulnnt n...? .
, ...?. ..V .I.?T tl
bton clccted it shuld be retained. If we l(
were .sincere in 1S82 we owed it to ourselves
it in If.KG. -i . g
Mr. iluskell resetted that the amendment j
proposed had injected the question into the e
Con rent ion.
Mr. Stuythc interposed n point of order
that it was* not in order to discuss the policy ^
of the administration, but, the Chair
ruled the point nut well tliken. t,
Mr. Haskell resuming said he regretted <p
that it had boon brought in, but would oppose ...
the introduction of any such plank in the c',
present platform.
11c was for service lis we understood it, but
was opposed to a civil service which was ^
operated to keep hi Republicans and to make t|
it ditlicult for beomcriits to obtaino llices to
which they are entitled.
Mr. Croft moved to lay 011 the table the 0]
amendment ? f Mr. Dawson, supporting his
motion with au argument of grc..t force. I,,
Mr. Dawson colled for ayes and uivs
Alter the cull of the roll, the President
declared the vote ayes 149, nayj 153, so the q
vote to lay on the table the amendment pro- n)
posed by Mr. Dawson was rejected, and the
amendment was then put and carried. V(
The President announced that the Uentlemeu
who had been honored as the nominees j
of the Convention were present und would be a,
presented to the body. ^
Mr. Montgomery of Marion moved that the
Convention proceed with the business before. n(
it. The motion produced much commotion m
und before it Subsided the Committee with re
the nominees came upon the stage ard were IU
received with prolonged applause. us
. At the close of the address the Convention ^
resumed tho business which Was supended ^
during the speeches of tlm nominees.
The Chairman (Simontou) explained the tj(
circumstances under which the vote on adopt- .n,
ing the plapforui was interrupted by the com- [u
ing of the nominees, and the platform was
then adopted and is as follows: gj,
The Plat for in. co
ca
Tho Democratic party of South Carolina in tii
State State Convention assembled, reatllrmng
their allegiunce'and devotion to the prin- es
:iples of the Democratic part v. declare th? I i?
following to be the principles and policy of tli
.lie Democratic pafty in State and Federal "<
i flairs : ill
First. Wise und just legislation ; the impartial
administration of equal laws; efficiency tli
villi economy in every department of the re
State Government. * hn
Second. Populttr education is the bulwark co
jf.free institutions. Lfberal support of the to
jiiblic schools for the public schools. mi
Third. The present protective tariff taxes of
lie many for the benefit of the favored few. w<
rito duties on imports should be decreased, on
fin early repeal of the duty on cotton ties, on
;hc machinery used in the manufacture of sh
:otton and wool, and on tools and agricultural mi
mplemcnts, will stimulate manufactures and hn
u measure of relief to the farmers of the 110
jountry. be
Fourth. The public credit, National and on
amie musi oe.maintained. se
Fifth. In the conduct of affairs in this State ci<
ho Democracy havo been actuated by the de- \vc
tire to promote the greatest good to the State, th
democratic unity is public safety and private of
lecurity. th
Sixth. In the State, justice and equality an
tn<
o all, to insure harmony and good will be<veen
the races. In the Union no sectionalism as:
n policy or feeling; an indissolutn Union of fpt
ndestrucible Stutes ; one llag, one country, mi
me destiny. ' st
Seventh. Civil service reform. Appoint- pu
nunts to minor offices under tests that \v 11 mi
ndicate the qualifications of the apjilicntu, die
romotinn by tnerfc, a fixed tenure of otlice ]
tid no removals except for cause. rot
The Committee on Resolutions to whom lna
rere referred various resolutions amending 1
tio Constitution as to the mode of selecting del
lie candimiidates respectfully submits the res
blowing report. The following amendment, am
liey recommend shall bo adopted as a substi- dig
He for all the proposed amendments so re- the
rred to them. 1
jmifim ivriiciB -\in oy adding thereto the urn
blowing: Hii
Each Congressional district and judicial c'i> *<
nit in this vStute shall bo ut Liberty to adopt for
lc method of primary election instead of the nnc
invention plau for nominating candidates for dou
ongress or Solicitor, provided such method rod
i? determined upon by ft convention regular- Cv<
culled in tho matter hereinbefore speci- tinad,
for that purpose among others. If sneh a
ethod bo adopted, the convention adopting p. r
le samo shall fix the time when, and pro- die,
tribe the rules under which such election
tall be held in each county composing such ?
strict or circuit. Provided, further, that no
cction either* fo'r delegatus to a convention
und'-r the primary plan shall bo hereafter
t held prior to the first day of September in
cry year."
The report olicited no debate and was B K
[reed to, there being no minority report..
The Convention by an overwhelumg vote
fused to lay on the table, and amendments J-J
oposcd were then adopted.
Tho Chair then called for nomhiations from- ;J)0 '
. rv.~~ 1 * 1 '' -
? vu?KiDsaiiiiiiii i/isincis lor mom- JI'"
rfl to sorvo on the State Executive Demo- **ou
itic Coirimittcb when tho following were b?rT'
raed: * of J
1st District?W.H. Brawley, Charleston: ProP
P. Wingward, Lexington W. II. Pish*
rne, Colleton. A
td. District-rL. D I*lsr, Darn well j J. W. j1?0!
are, Hampton : W.J. Talbert, Edgefield. a,ni
id. District?Geo. S. Mower, Newberry }
B. Murray, Anderson j J. 0. Carey, Ocor ,n?re
District?J. A. Hot, Greenville ; G. W. vien
ell, Laurens; I). Jobuson. Jr.. Uitjon. na
tli. District?R. E. AUUon> ? j J. H, ?fj?
irs, . i
C J
On motion Mr. Davie, of Cluster the noinj-- !
lations wore confirmed.
The Convention then took up the adverse
eport of the committee on curtain resolutions,
he lirst being the resolution that it is "the
ense of the Convention that the next Legis
nture should call a Constitutional Covenion."
Mr. Haskell moved to 'ay on the table the
cporl of the committee, with a view to take J
i)i ihe resolution.
Mr. Smytho suggested that tliis motion i
vas intended to cut oil' debate, and suggested
i gag law which ought not to prevail here and
troposed tii.it Mr. Haskell withdraw his moion
and let the question come up in tlie rcso- |
utiou.
Mr. Haskell was at first disposed to accept
he suggestion, disclaiming any purpose to
>um uisi'iissHni, Dut that Ui> motion was made
s the only wiiv to bring the matter before!
he Convention. He appealed to the Chair on
his point, and Mr. Siinontoii (in the chair) :
xplained that it conld be reached by cither of
lie two methods.
Mr. Haskell said he had discovered that the
uggestiou of his astute friend was a parliaucntary
trick to (lank his motion, and he
herefoiv wi lidi\w his assent and renewed his i
notion to lay the report, on the table, which
ras put and the Convention refused to lay
he report on the table, and the same was
dopted thereby killing the resolution.
The next resolution adversely reported by I
he commit too'piovided for appointing a day
iy the ,the Executive Committee, 011 which
aiulidates shall address the people 011 the isues
of the day, and for a canvass by State
dicers at least ten days before the meeting of
lie State Convention.
Mr. Murray addressed the Convention on
he motion to lav aside the report teniporailv.
Mr Jordan of Aiken made a ringing speech
t opposition to the canvass b}* candidates.
The adverse report was agreed to by an
verwhelniing vote.
The next matter was the resolutions to
mend the Constitution in regard to the ecnral
primary election for State officers, C011ressinen
and Solicitors, by Air. Ansel of
rreenville.
Mr Orr moved to take up the resolution for
iscussion.
Mr. Hnrt inm-n.l I-.. *?- ^ ?'
?,?> lit) mi. WIT S [IlGUOll on
lie tiible, but afterwards withdrew the motion
n admit the debate.
Mr. Orr's motion was then put. The propoition
caused a hot debate participated in by
lessrs. Murray, Heyward, Smytlie and othrs.
The question was again, put upon taking up
le resolution for discussion, and was curried
>* a largo vote.
Mr. Henet o lie red an amendment to apjly it
) Governor and Lieutenant Governor only,
he question of primary or convention, he
lid, involvedjthe lite or dcuth of the Demoracy.
The Convention was the place of the
ulitician and the people, lie spoke the seiitilent
of his county and district when he said
jut the individual citizen of Abbeville a>id
to district desired to cast his ballot directly
>r the man of hib choice.
Mr Ansel opposed the ameudmeut in a vigrous
speech.
Mr." C. O. Jordan of Aiken made one of the
list speeches of the Convention in opposition
> the scheme proposed iu the resolution.
Mr. Henderson culled the attention of the
(invention to the fact that the question did
>t involve Congressional primary elections,
iui having already been settled by the Condition.
Mr. Henderson then moved to lay the resoition
of Mr. Ansel 011 the table. The yeas
id nays were demanded and resulted, yeas
4, nays 00.
It was supposed that the Convention had
>w reached the close of the business, nianv
embers hud left the liall ; and others were
ady to do so. A motion to adjourn had been
ade, when Mr. Orr of Greenville rose and
iked the Chair if the Committee on Resoluans
had been discharged, and when informed
at they had not, he moved that they be dialargcd
with a view to introducing a resoluju
which he held in hi:? hand, and which he
oceeded to read, proposing an amendment
Art. 7 of the Constitution of the Democratic
irty, providing that the State Convention
lali be composed of delegates from each
lunty in the proportion of Democratic votes
st in each County at the last general elecm.
The announcement raised a storm such as
xeeded anything during the entire procecdgs
of the Convention. Everybody was on
e floor ; cries of "Adjourn I" "Question !"
Question !" The President's gavel made a
iniature pandemonium.
During a temporary lull, Mr. Smythe got
e floor and charged that Mr. Orr had the
solution in his pocket yesterday ; that he id
introduced one which had gene to the
minittee, but had withheld this, purposely
spring it upon the Convention at the last
nmont, in order to take an unfuir advantage
the situation. Such^an attempt waB nn>
jrthy of the occasion, and should be stamped
t by the Convention.
Mr. Orr replied that the charge of unfairness
ould not come froin the lips of the gentlein,
and was.not true as applied to him. lie
d held back the resolution because it would
t have been opportune to have olferred it
fore. It could not have been acted
until the question of primaries had been
ttled by the Convention. If it had been deled
to adopt the primary plan the resolution
mid have been nnneeessiir- ??..? ?i--?
j 9 ~v uwn iiuu
e primary had been rejected, lie deemed it
vital importance to the future interests of
c party to discuss the measure proposed
d seek to adjust the representation on a
)re satisfactory uud equitable basisMr.
Croft of Aiken made a most vigorous
aault upon the proposition of the gentleman
mi GrccnvilU'. lie said if it suceecded, it >
unt the turning over u large portion of tlie 1
ute to the tender mercies of the black He- 1
blicaus, and it would bo a base abandon- i
mt of the gallant Democrats in the black 1
itrict. >
Mr. Orr attempted to prooeed, bat the up- 1
ir continued until he was forced to resume J
i seat.
Ur. Simonton vacated the chair to Mr. Hen son
of Aiken' and Mr. Haskell offerred a J
ojution of thauks the presiding officers '
1 fl>o f? kl"
- ? w viiw vwiiiuiiuuii iur uiu *
;nity, ability and impartiality with which ^
iy had discharged their duties. Ii
i'lio resolutions were unauimousty adopted f
1 were presented by the Chairman to Uon.
good, who said :
Qeqtleiuen of the Convention I thank you "
the kind feelings expressed in this action ']
I congratulate yoii upon the work you hare
ic. it has been wise and prudent and will q
ound to the bost interests of the Democra?f
South Carolina. I wish you a safe return
our homes." / 'I
motion to adjourn prevailed and afC:30 N
n. the Convention of 1886 dissolved tine M
ef
?h
. SJierifTs Sale. .
' * ill
N
< t?
Kcacham against J W Nichols?Execu- 1
tion. . c?
Y vlrtuo of an Execution to me directed,
in the above statedcase, I will sell to
mgnesi Diauer, at ruDlto Auction, within __
legal hours of sole at Abbovillo Court
so, on Monday tho sixth, day of Sept em- ?
A 1) 1886, all tho right title and interest jc
W Nichols in <he followiug described
erty to wit: \A.ll that tract or parcel of
, situate lying And being in tho town of
evillfe, County of Abbeville. South Caroand
known as the Lee Plaeo and con- foi
ONE ACRE,
- 1 CjO
i or lea*, and the buildings thereon, h*
ded by lands of W A I?ce, H M liuddon.
na Stroct et a). Levied on and to ho sola *
o prom-rtv of J W Nichols tu.sjlti^fj the
saM Execution and costs. hu
HJfS -Caeh. 1
. J. P. C. DitPUE, nn
X ,Shor?r*bb""-ill'!Co""'V.S C. J"
Ij "*y'- -; V. ' ^'.V, | '* ^
\
Master's SaleSTATE
OP SOUTH CABOLINA.
AitbF.vit.iiE County,
rroniM*
? A/iu rLI5AH?
Francis A Oounor aguin-t Henry II. Owen?.?
Fort closure.
By virtuo ? f uti order of ualO mado in tbo
above s'nted ca?f, I will offer for boIo at public
outcry at Abbeville O. II., H. C., on B&led&y in ,
September, 1880, within tho legal hours of Bale,
tho following described property, Bituate iu
-aill and county, to wit:
Ail that house arid lot now owned and occupied
by tho Kaid Henry H. Owe oh, containing
Acres, more or less, iu tho village of Cokoshnrv.
bounded by laud of the lot of A. M. E.
church, Alex 8baw and Joel Townsend.
AIbo that tract or parcel of land iu Cokosbury
containing
Ninety Acres,
more or loss, and bounded by landH of Mrs. M.
O. Gary, Alex EUiB, .Joel Townsend and others.
Terms of Halo?Cash. Purchaser to pay tho
Muster for papers.
J. C. KLUGH,
702 Master.
Master's Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Coauty of Abbeville,
Court of Common Pieas.
A. J. Balinas & Sou against JcskO 0. Ellis.?
I Foreclosure.
I By virtuo of an order of Bale made in the
'above stated case, 1 will offer for sale at public
outcry at Abbeville courthouse, 8. O., on saleday
iu Soptomber, 188(1, within the legal hours
of hale, tho following described property, situato
in said State and county, to wit: One
Brick Btoro with the loi. on which it is built,
being the North half of tho Phconix Building|iu
tho town of Hodges, bounded by Btore of Hobertsou,
Taylor ?& Co., by lauds of G. M. Hodges,
oy tno public t-quare and tho
XOMUVJIIIU lUVit
AIho, ono lot iu tho town of Hodges, with a
building thereon, said lot containing
One Acre,
moro or leBH.
Terms of Sale?One third cash, bnlanCe in
twelve months with interest, Becnred by bond
of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises.
Purchaser to pay the Master for papers
and recording.
J C KLUGH,
762 - Master.
Master's Sale,
gTATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE
Court of Commou Pleas.
B. K' Beaoham, Agt. -against R. A. Ricbey.
By virtue of an order of salo made in the
above stat d case, I will offer for sale at publio
ouicrv at Abbeville G. H., 8. O., on Saleday iu
September 1886, within the legal hours or salo,
the following described property, situate in
said State and ^County, to wit: All that tract or
paicrtl^of laud," near the town of Abbeville, on
Pendleton road, containing
Two Hundred and Fifty
acres, more or less, bounded by Pendleton road,
Francis Lomax, R E. Hill, Dr. J. L. Martin, F.
A. Coogler and others.
Terms of Sale?Cash, Purchaser to pay the
Master for papers.
J. C. KLUOH,
762 Master.
Sheriffs Sale!" :
J R Tarrant against James Gilliam?Execution.
. ,
BY virtue of an Executions to me directed,
in the above stated ease, I will
sell to tbe highest bidder, at Public Auction,
within tlie legal Hours of sale, at Abbeville
Coort House, on Monday the Uth dny of September
A. I>. 1880, all the right title aud interest
of James Gillam deceased, the follow-,
inn describedpropertv, to wit:
All tbat tract or parcel of Land, situate,,
lving and being in the County of Abbeville
State of South Carolina, and known as the
Long Bottom Plantation and containing
TWO HUNDRED ACRES,'
more or less, aud bounded by landa of W A
Sanders, M B Lipscomb, the Saluda Riv?r
and others. Levied on and to be sold as the
propelty of James Gillam deceased, to satisfy
tui.f ' :j "
tuv umruaitiu r.xecuuon and costa.
TERMS?Cash.
J. F. C. I>uPRE
Sheriff Abbeville County.
Aug. !0, 18:C, 4t.
Sheriff's Sale. .
BY virtue of sundry executions (o me directed,
in the above stated case, I wfrl
*ell (o the highest bidder, at public auction
A'ithin the legal lionra-of sale, at Abbeville G.
U., on Monday, the Cih day of Sept., 1886
til the right, title and irtorest of John A.
Moore in the following described property, to
vit : All Hint tract or parcel of land, situate,
ying and being in the County of Abbeville.
ate ol South Carolina, containing
TWENTY-TWO (22) Acres,
noro or less, bounded by lands of J. P. Philips,
Lutlier Kinurd, Mrs. Sherard and others*
llso, all (he interest ot the said John'A. ?
loorc, (b?ing one-third in a tract orj>arcol of
tiiid in the County and State aforesaid, ccnaining
v
TWO IIUNDRKI) ACRES,
tore or less.'boundcd by lands of Dr. W. L.
.ndoraon, James Seal and S. B. Marshall.
.Isjo,
NE LOT OF LAND, and the TWO,STORY
BRICK STORK BUILDING
lereon, on Cambridge street, in the town of
inety-Six, and lately ocounied by Jeff 1).
oore as a general store. Also, all the inter-'
<t of the said John A. Moore (being oneilf)
IN A LOT, and the STORE BUILDING
ereon, on Cambridge street, in the town of
meiy-rux, ana now occupied ?s a drujf store.
jric'd on and to be sold as the property of
>hn A. Moore, to aatigfy the aforeuaid oxo- - >
itionn and costs. * ,
TERMS?CaMb.
J. F. C. DuPRE, S. A. a
Anff 10. 1830, ff l
;?" 1
1 TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
county op abbbvillk,
Kx Parte. Lola N. QUARLC& Petition
r Homestead. /]'
Notice is hereby giton to all persona
ncerned, that Mrs. Lnla N. Guafles ~ |
s applied to mo* to havo ,tha- Home- '
tad exemption allowed by law set off
hor in ?* *
... pu i nun it i propcny of her .
aband, the late Hi P. Quarles, deceased.
Dated, July 20th, .1886, and published
ce a week for four weeka in the Ab