AND THE RESULT OF ITS PROCEED
INGS.
4 lilcudld Body of Men An Honor to
- 11, v state Wine, Eloquent ana la.
,ltitrloin Scales, Sicaman, ' -Saunders,
Roberto, Batn,
navidiou and Finger,
It Nominees.
At 12.15 Wednesday Mr. R. H. Battle,
chaironn of the Democratic State execu
tive cnr.nnttee, stepped upon the stage at
Metropolitan hall and announced, to an
audicn-je whioh literally packed every part
01 the building, stage, floor and galleries,
that there was not sufficient room for the
del , f ; and that they must be given it,
otherwise the convention mu?t needs ad
jourr, The delegates lrom Wake, New Han
over, Robeson, Johnston, Orango and
Warren went in the galleries, room being
found on the floor for all the other delo
gationa. The hall presented a brilliant appear
ance. The frUge was decorated very ef
fectively with large IHgs, iState and na
tional, draped and iostooned. Upon the
chairman's tahle were brilliant bouquets
of fljwers, the cover of the table being
a national iiig. Looking from the stage
at the audience the faces of nearly all the
leading Democrats of the State were seen.
It was in truth a brilliant gathering, and
Mr. d. C. L. Harris, secretary of the
Republican State executive commit
tee, said that it was the finest conven
tion he had ever seen in his life, and that
-tiV
Democratic party was disintegrat
ing0:1' was a very poor proof of it. The
sight of such a gathering cheered every
Democratic heart, and bright faces were
everywhere, and hearts high with hope.
The gathering of members of the press
was a large one, most of the prominent
papers being ably represented.
At 12.30 Mr. Battle, read the call lor
the contention, and called it to order. Mr.
Baltic requested that silence be preserved,
a request at which the convention cheered
and laughed. He then called to tho chair
as temporary chairman, Capt. Chas. M.
Uooke, ol franklin, appointing Messrs.
M. i Waddeil and Kichmond Pearson to
escort him to tho chair. Gapt. Cooke was
received with cheers upon his introduction
by Mr. Dittlo.
Capt. Cooke mad 5 a brief but foaceful
and well-timed speech. He congratulated
the convention on tho oondition of the Bern
ooratic party in N orth Carolina. There are no
dissensions, no differences, no disturb
ances, lie spoke of what the Demoorats
ha 1 dune for the State and its people ; the
Western road, the schoolf, &3. He con
gratulated the people upon the adminis
tration of the State government, upon the
CaivasKy, now so well established ; upon
the growing regard for honest govern
ment. Ho asked the convention to dis
charge well its high and patriotic duty
to-day ; that church and L cation should
have no weight. He commended to them
the example of that grandest old Roman,
Samuel J. TUden. (Cheers.)
Mr. 11. M. Furman, of Aeheviiio, and
Capt. S. A. Aah?, of Raleigh, wero made
secret ries Mr. 11. C. Jones moved the
appointment of a oomtnittee oa creden
tials. The roll ot counties was called and
it v:a.. lound that all were represented.
Mi. Joseph J. Davis, asked that all ques
tions as to representation by proxy should
be referred to -the committee on oreden
Uak This was agreed to. The counties
announced tho character of their repre
sentation by delegates, alternates, or
proxies. Several ot the counties claimed
more votes : than were upon the official
allowance. Halifax claimed 14 instead of
12, and Warren 7 instead of 0. The Sec
retarios reported that 81) oounties were rep-
reseated by delegates, 7 by proxies, the
latter being Ashe, Clay, Graham, Mitch
ell, Watauga, IrauBylvania and Tyrrell
Mr. 11. C. Jones moved that a commit
tec ot one lrom each district be appointed
on credentials, and a like committee on
permanent organizttion.
I' II -
-iue lonowmg compose the committee
on credentials : 1st district, G. H. Brown,
-i, J. U. .Martin; 3i, C. W. Mc
Clammy; 4th, E. 8. Parker; 5tb, J. W
Had, inh, John Robinson; 7th, T. B
bailey; 8th, B. C. Cobb; 9th, W. W.
otnngtield, y
1 V
t ermanent organization : 1st, Harry
Skinner; 2d, W. H. S. Bargwyn; 3d, A.
-J. Gallowav; 4:h, T B. Womaok; 5ih,
W. B. Glenn; Oth, V. V. Richardson; 7th,
i . L. Carlton; 8th, W. H. Bjwer; 9tk,
a. iu'er.
During the retirement of these commit
tees the venerable Mr. Maurice Q Wad
ell, ol Johnston. Wus called nn and nnrtkft
He bears well the weight of his more than
eighty years, and made a-good speeoh.
auusion to Cleveland was received
with cheers. Allusions to Coke and Scales
were received with bursts of applause. H
cciareo. tnat the convention was the finest
looting bedy he had ever seen.
i i
hquq eaib wtro made for Col. Walter
L. Steele, ol Richmcd, who made a most
luiouous speech, in which he said thi,
QAhVAhhtn t
-.vowuu woura nominate the man to
uake the "Sun of York" set in darkness.
Aiiuaions to Bayard, Cleveland and Tilden
we well received, while one to Butler
whom tUa cu.l i ,
gretcd with cheers and hisses. Butler has
-nuy no tnends hereabouts. He niadeJ
- i ror good government, Nation .1 and
ana in conclusion hirhf nnrr.rM
nmed the Democraoy of the State in hav-
-6 acu a Dody as this to represent it
Am.d loud and long cheenng Bon. W
wuuim tegan a speech, lie dtclared
vciDg the
a.d pride in
liaa. tlo D.,.,i
oouvcntion no- reit an
the State ot North (Jaro-
ifla- " r.T4 " ave mm.tlle sroatefil
it gave him the
it in tnntn a. . i n
lion ali r.. i
ii u a10 out; thl we for-
ePm,Q l . cre 18 J ea" or west or
ntte ,but that at last we know that m
U sobs of glorious old North Caro-
othL;. I oa .e are for Scales
CukT r" miShy Bine Ridge are for
lie V J VCr Niti,JDal poUtim
in " I -iiijuun oi ttlaiae a tactics
tl Ino tional strife
and iliLot hia has won
ot kg" aw J""!?. .
"he or hm
( mm mm
ui nia i...... j .
oharges of
wmnty w xsoithern 1
CAROLINA WATCHMAN -Extra.
prisoners, llo painted Blaine's character
vividly, and predicted his defeat in 1884,
feeling assured that his hopes would be
wrecked at this election. He said the
true soldiers and people of this country
would never elect such a man as Blaine.
The business interests would not support
him. He hoped that at Chicago the Dem
ocrats would nominate such a man as
Cleveland.
The committee on permanent organiza
tion, through CoL V. V. Richardson
made the following report : For chairman
Hon. 1 nos. Homo, ot Orange; vice presi
dents lstdistrict, J. M. Woedhouse; 2nd,
Thomas M. Mason; 3rd, E. T. Boykin;
4th, A. M. Noble; 5th, D. F. Caldwell;
btb, D. a. Cowan, 7th, T. F. Klulta; 8th,
R. Z. Linney; 9th, Frank Coze.
Secretaries H. A. London, chief ; as
sistants Samuel A. Ashe, R. M. Furman,
ir. M. Hale. -
Hon. Joseph J. Divis made
a very
short but pertinent speeoh.
1 he report of the committee was adopted.
The permanent chairman was then es
corted to the chair by Messrs. W. B.
Glenn and John E. Woodard.
J udge Ruffin was introduced by Capt.
Cooke, who congratulated the convention
upon having so fine a presiding officer. He
waj greeted with loud applause.
J udge Jiumn said he thanked the con
vention for this great honor, and as the
beet assurance of his gratitude, deolared
the convention now ready for business.
Mr. Vvomaok moved the appointment
committee of one from each district, on
platform and resolutions.
The following were appointed as such
committee : First district, C. R. Thomas,
Jr. ; second, W. A. Montgomery; third,
E. J. Hale : fourth. J. S. Carr : fifth. J.
N. Staples ; sixth. W. L. Steele ; seventh,
John IS. Henderson: eiehth. W. T. R.
Bell ; ninth, C. M. MoCloud ; from the
State at large, W. T. Dortch and H. A.
Gudger.
Mr. Womaok moved that all resolutions
bo referred to this committee, without de
bate. The motion prevailed.
Col. H. C. Jones said that each Con
gressional district was entitled to four
members on the State committee and that
theState executive oommittce be now organ
ized to serve for fonr years.
At Z:Sv, a motion made for a recess for
dinner was "shouted down" and with
drawn. Mr. W. H. Day, of Halifax, was called
on. lie said he could not exoress his
thanks for the compliment. He said the
m.
Anglo-Saxons of North Carolina would
carry the State certainly and surely. He
pledged his services to the cause of Demo
oraoy. His remarks were well received.
Hon W. H. Kitchen in response to calls
saia ne was giact to see tn great harmony
here manifested, and that trie high pur
It II. . .
pose to aid the State and the Democratic
party, whioh are one and the same, was
plain. He pledged his laid. He urged
action, saying there wenld be no walk
over.
Mr. J. v Reid, chairman of the com-
mucce on credentials submitted his re
port.
Granville was allowed 14 votes, Hali
fax 14, Pamlico 5, Pasquotank 5, Warren
9, by tho committee. The report was
all favorable save as to Montgomery, Clay
and rransylvania, which were represented
by proxy, but whose proxy was not upon
the floor. He had delegated his right to
another person. There was considerable
discussion about this matter, participated
in by Messrs. W. B. Glenn, H. A
Gudger, Geo. H. Brown, H. C. Jones and
others.
Mr. Womaok moved that all the report,
save that relating to Clay, Transylvania
and Montgomery oounties, be adopted.
Mr. John Gray Bynum moved that the
county of Montgomery be declared to ba
properly represented. This action was
taken. It was announced that the
proxy of Clay was present. Governor
J. L. Robinson moved that the county of
Transylvania be regarded as properly rep
resented. That the county should not be
deprived of its vote because of a failure to
comply- with the requirements of the plan
of organization, l ucre following quite a
.iv; y argument between Gov. Robinson
and Col. H. C. Jones. Mr. F. H. Busbee
poured oil on the troubled waters in a vig
orous speeoh. Mr. E. 0. Parker made an
explanation of the matter before the ore
dentials committee, saying the credentials
from Clayjwere entirely irregular. Mr
ivope Alias at last saia he had tho pro
ceedings ot Clay convention, and read
letter from the . lerk of Clay Superior
court, saying to him (Mr. Eliaa) that he
hai seen two of the delegates and they de
sired him to represent them. Mr. E . c. Par
ker said this was most irregular and the au
thority too slight. After remarks by Messrs.
John Gray Bynum and R. M. Furman, a
vote was taken upon the question whether
Clay and Transylvania be allowed votes,
Mr. T. D. Johnston representing the lat
ter, Mr. Rope Euas the former. Clav
was then admitted, as
was also Transyl
vania, and the report
thus amended was
adopted. The discussion of all this mat
ter occupied about an hour.
The next business was the serious busi
ness of the convention, the selection of 1
candidate for Governor. -The president
1 deolared nominations m order.
a . m .
Mr. Henry R. Bryan, of Craven, pre
sented the name 01 lien. Alfred M. Scales
of Guilf ord. The scene was a wild one, the
house burst into cheers. Mr. Bryan said his
name and fame were not confined to the
State, he was the pride and the glory of
his native lancl. He need not recount the
services ofGeneral Scales to his people
and to his country; as soldier, as states
man, as North Carolinian, he had adorned
all positions, and he would ably and fitly
fill the office held by a Caswell and a grand
line of governors. North Carolina had
no son more worthy of honor than Alfred
Moore Scales, and let us erect his standard
to the bree ze.and on the second day ot No
vember he will be the Governor of North
Carolina. The report was received with
tumultuous cheers.
Mr. H. G. Connor, of Wilson, in a
speeoh of marked vigor and grace, second'
ed Gen. Scales' nomination, saying that
he was a superb representative of North
Carolina's noblest men and her best
Democracy. For twenty years he had
served his State, ever contributing to her
honor and to her material worth and pros
perity. He said such a standard bearer
as Scales was needed now to assure Demo
cratic success : a man who in every walk
the grand old name of
.
"gwUsman. '
Maj. Louis C. lathnm, ot Pitt, WTiew
ed the progress of Democracy in the
State since the last convention. Marvels
had been done, the State developed, east,
west and centre: the people brought
closer together ; the railroads extended;
the schools put upon a firm and prao-1
tieal basis. He drew a beautiful picture I
of Western North Carolina and the east, I
now nncea together nrmiy. He paid
Gov. Jarvis a high compliment which was I
applauded. He said tho State now en-1
joyed a golden era of good will and
economic progress. He desired to in-
scribe upon the folds of the Demo-
oratio banner a name that would
shine, a man whose voice would be heard
all over the State, a man whose sympathy I
was oo extensive with North Carolina; a I
man whose efforts in our behalf deserve I
.1- - .1 t I 1 VT it I
me manss ana love oi every orin axo-
linian. This man, said he, is Ootavius I
Coke. This announcement was greeted I
with cheering, which was renewed and I
revived again, lasting some minutes. Coke's I
name, said Maj. Latham, is the "open se J
same" of success, and his admin-1
: stratum would be a credit to every North
" :
arouniao.
Mr. W. H. Bower, of Watauga, in I
seconding the nomination of Capt. Coke, I
paia mm ine mosi graceiui oompiiments, I
J . i i . i . I
and said that he desired to express the
ZTi: TZJZr. o"
that. rVnri M9mm t Wmv n ri ra FTa
n.L.'. . ii . i ...I
vo(- i " vii wutsxvvt -aa-v I
;-n v.-
HUI VVU D lUWUWi Was KlUBl,
knowledge oomnreheniiive and hia nnritv
WTwSLPtt!
HnHl a 1W Vn,v aa Am 'nanAo I
frnm Wilk nk . tHw.
to meet and vanquish him. He de
nounced as a falsehood the statement that
Capt Coke was the enemyjof the Wcs ern
.. ww, - .. . -
north Uarohna railroad, and said his sup
port by the Western oounties best dis
proved this. He paid his public services
a high compliment and said that though
born in Virginia he was all a North Car
ounian.
Mr. R. Z. Linney, of Alexander, made
most Dractical aneaah in snnnnrtincr
Gen. Scales, saying he had, upon the field
of war and on the plains of peace, exhib-
itod all those traits, those excellencies of
character, which adorn and enoble a man.
It is in the highest degree necessary that
be should be the candidate. He is loved
by his old soldiers and by the youngest
voters. All love him and all unite in the
belief that he is the man for Governor.
He is possessed in a remarkable degree
ot those noble virtues, purity and patri
otism. He would make one of the best
campaigns ever made. The honor is due
him.
Chas. M. Busbee, Esq., of Wake, in
nwuuug vji. vu&c s uq mi can on,
thanked, in the name of jfche people of
Wake, the delegates who had
so eloquently nominated him and
those who supported him. He said
that Coke would conduct a more success
ful, a more vigorous and a more earnest can
vass than any man who could bo nomina
ted. He has imbedded himself in the
affeotions of the people of North Carolina,
and if he is named as the standard bearer,
the county of Wake will be oarried by
tho Democraoy and that means five votes
for Z B. Vance. Coke is the strongest
man into whose Ihands can be committed
the standard of the party.
This closed the nominations. There
was a call of "vote,'' "vote," and at 4 20
the roll of oounties was oalled for the vote.
There was a high state of nervous excite
ment visible in most of the faces. The
ballot was proceeded with in tolerably
quiet order. It was soon apparent that
Scales was the favorite. When the county
of Rutherford was reached his nomination
waa seen to be sure. and the convention went
fairly wild with cheers and applause. There
were motions to make the nomination
unanimous, but the chair ruled that the
roll oall must proceed, and the call went on.
The oounties voting for Scales were cheered
in short bursts of applause. It took some
minutes to make theoomputation of the
vote, and during this time the convention
buzzed like a beehive. The hall was
packed, all the aisles being full, and it is
safe to say the building never held so
many people.
Ta .a 1. t . vii.
.DJiore tne ieauit ot tne ballot was an
nounced Capt Coke, who had been sent
for, entered the hall amid great applause.
He made one of his finest speeches. He said
bis greatest comfort as a soldier in losing
his buokler was that such a noble soldier
and chivalrous, Christian gentleman as
Alfred Moore Scales had found it. He
moved to make the nomination of Gen.
Scales unanimous. This evoked the great
est applause heard during the entire con
vention.
Col. Paul B. Means seconded Capt
Coke's motion to make the nomination
unanimous.
,w. m . m
Tn6Un r? 1 6 r?9
of the ballot, as follows Scales, 552,
Coke, 241; Holt, 23. The ohairman then
put the motion to make the nomination
unanimous. It was adopted with a regu
lar roar of voices.
Then there were calls for Coke for
Lieutenant Governor. Capt Coke again
appeared. He said that if any
one thought he was disheartened or
discomfited by tbs defeat he was
mistaken. He stood here as he had for
sixteen years an uncommissioned soldier,
and he stood here as the champion of
Alfred M. Scales. Dp to to-day he was a
hopeful but poorly informed Coke man.
Now ho was solid and unanimous for
Scales. The Democrat who was not with
him in this campaign is not worthy of the
name he bears or of the party. He re
viewed the history of the Republican
party and dwelt upon the civil rights
plank in the platform of that party, and
poured out invective upon Blaine and
Logan, who were seeking to foroe their
foul ideas upon our people. He dwelt
upon the need of preserving and guarding
the liberties of the white men of Eastern
Carolina. Hegsaid the Democrats of the
State would utterly repudiate and
crush Republicanism. Let it be
known that no inferior raoe has
a right to rule this State and her people.
It seemed as if the convention would
nominate Capt. Coke in spite of himself.
Mr. Charles M. Busbee said that Capt.
Coke would not be a candidate.
Major Charles M. Stedman was then
planed in nomination by Capt. R. B.
Davie, of Catawba. There were loud and
long cheers at this.
Capt Chas. M. Cooke made an appeal
for
uruer,. saying mat it was important
that the choosing of a candidate should be
oonduoted in the most orderly manner. He
hoped there would be no men calls for
norninations by acclamation.
Mr. D. H. McLean spoke in advocacy
of Maj. Stedman's claims, and euiogizad
him.
Mr. E. S. Parker placed in nomination
Maj. John Hughes, of Craven. Mr. F.
M. Simmons, of Graven, seconded the
nomination of Mai. Hughes.
The vote was then taken for. Lieut.
uovernor. it proceeded in comparative
quiet. The result was announced 495 for
Stedman, 310 for Hashes; 14 for Holt
Maj. 0. M. McClammy placed in nom-
mation Col. William L. Saunders for Sec-
rotary of State, whom he eulogized as that
patriotic, big-hearted and big-headed Dem
ocrat. There were demands for a vote bv
acclamation, but the roll was called. CoL
... .. ...
Saunders received every vote of every
county, and the convention cheered until
!. VT .
u was noarso. mever was mere sucn a
roll call, or more enthusiasm. It was the
quickest call upon record.
A motion was made by Mr. Clement
Manly, of Craven, on behalf of Major
Hughes, in the course of a very graceful
speech, to make Mai. Stedman's nomina-
Uon unanimous. This was dope.
a s ) f a ii .
At o o ciocK tne convention toofc a re
cess until 8 o'clock to allow the delegates
time to get what they certainly needed
i
a square meat.
EVENING SESSION.
At 8:30 President Ruffin again called
the convention to order. Hon. J
4L i i t
convention io oraer. non. J. o .
D eftid he hftd reoeived ft dispatch from 1
A. M. Scales, which he read as fol-.
loWB :
Washinqtom, D. C, June 25. '84.
TT
Hun. j o . iAvxa .
My gratitude is profound. If possible I
I shall deserve success. If success! ul the
best services of my head 'and heart shall
be devoted to the welfare of mv State.
A. M. Scales.
A motion was made that to expedite I
business no speech sha 11 exceed five min-
utee.
The first business was the nomination of
a candidate tor Auditor. Lol. John N.
8toPleB nominated Gen. W. P. Roberts,
of UfL 001 Harry 8kinner, of Pitt,
seconded the nomination.
Capt N. A. Gregory nominated Capt. I
Randolph A. Shotwell. 1
Capt Swift Galloway nominated Wil-
liam A. Darden. Capt W. W. Carraway I
seconded Darden s nomination.
Mr. Geo. H. Brown, of Beaufort I
seconded Uren. xvobert s nomination.
i v . . I
Mr. D. H. McLean nominated Capt
L. R. Jfixline, ot Chatham.
Mr. W. W. Fuller seconded Capt. Shot-
well's nomination, Mr. Kope Elian that
of Gen. Roberts.
A vote was taken resulting as follows :
Roberts, 4 54 5 , Darden, 151 i; Shet
well, 1775, Exline, 34.
Cleveland gave one vit; for J. W.
Gidney. The nomination of Gen. Roberts
was- then made unanimous.
nominations lor state treasurer were
vi . t mm .
next in order. Mr. Charles M. Busbee
placed in nomination Mr. Donald W.
Bain, whom he eulogized in high terms.
Mr. Cam. Buxton nominated Mr. James
S. Battle, of Nash. Mr. John M. Mor-
mg nominated non. John ol. worth.
1 t r t r f TT . m
Mr. J. W. Raid seconded the nomination
of Mr. Bain. Capt. W. T. R, Bell, of
Cleveland, nominated Samuel Wittkow
sky, of Mecklenburg. Mr. W. W. Flem
ing, of Mecklenburg, withdrew Mr. Witt-
kowsky s name. Mr. Samuel J. Pember-
ton seconded the nomination of Hon. John
M. Worth, to whom he, paid the highest
I compliments. Mr. Frank C. Robbins, "ol
Davidson, also seconded Dr. Worth's nom
ination. Lieutenant Governor J. L.
Robinson placed in nomination Col
Samuel McDowell Tate. Mr. B.
H. Bunn seconded the nomination
of Mr. Battle. Mr. F. M. Simmons, of
Craven, seconded the nomination of Col.
Tate. Mr. T. B. Womack seoonded Mr.
Bain's nomination.
A ballot was taken resulting as follows :
Tate, 258i; Bain, 233f; Battle, 1771;
Worth, 14y
There was no nomination, so the
second ballot at once began. In a few
moments Mr. Geo. S. Bradshaw withdrew
the name of Dr. Worth in favor of D.
W. Bain. Great cheers. The result was
announced as follows: Bain, 433; Tate,
369 5 6; Battle. 10; Wrorth. 5uMr. H. A.
Gudger moved to make Mr. Bain's nomi
nation unanimous, and it was done.
Nominations for Attorney General were
next in order. Hon. Thomas G. Skinner
placed before the convention the name of
Cant Robert B. Peebles. Mr. W. B.
Gienn made a very strong and able speech
in nominaung inx. xneouore r. xaviuouu,
- mi J T? tv : J
of Buncombe. He appealed tor the
west to the east Mr. R. Z Linney placed
Mr Plan n W.llrAr
I 1U UUUilOHllVU i'ai I iWVV AS . J
Mecklenburg. His speech was vigorous
and was well received. Col. Walter L.
Steele seconded the nomination of Mr.
Walker. Cant John E. Duokett, of
Martin, also seoonded Mr. Walker. Maj.
George H. Gregory placed in nomination
Col. Thomas 8. Kenan, saying that ten
volumes of the Supreme court spoke for
him. Mr. John E. Woodard. of Wilson.
seoonded Col. Kenan's nomination in grace
ful language. Mr. F. W. strange, ot ing, of Mecklenburg, seconded the nomi
Naw Hanover, seconded Mr. P. D. I nation of Mr. Finarer. Mr. W. C.
Walker's nomination and Capt. Thomas
D. Johnston, of Buncombe, that of
Mr. Davidson. Mr. Thomas Mason, ot
Northampton, made a most for
cible speeoh in support of Mr. Peebles,
in which he thanked the west for the ser
vices rendered the east His speeoh was
one of the most eloquent delivered during
the entire convention.
The ballot finally began. The result of
the first ballot was announced as follows
Davidson, 139; Peebles, 217; Walker,
270 Kenan 13. A second ballot was
at once taken. It resulted as follows
Davidson, 291; Peebles, 177; Walker, 277;
Kenan 74. Mr. H. G. Connor, ot Wil
son, withdrew the name of Col. Ke
nan, returning thanks for the support
yiven him. The third ballot was then
taken. The result was follows: David
son. 320: Peebles. 192: Walker. 307. The
fourth ballot was then taken. Uj this time
1 .
it was long after midnight and the galleries
thinnsd fast, but (he excitement on tne
floor waa no whit leas than during the
iuuk u vi lucwy
1 I r tL. J.. TV, a (mirth ha At
WH 1UUUWB JHIUDWU, VM.f " -1
u-rriAc, 17- Wa k-pr
297; Peebles, 205. A motion was made
to adioum. but the convention voted
s fit. r.lS. i .. ;n
it aown. xne una vsuuv i wl,T n tt Vr.ii f KUk
it e a - a. svjr.nor ollv scene. Mr. Geo. H. Ball, ef iuon
withdrew the name of Mr. Peebles. The
result of the ballot was announced as fol-
L.. TJL 3o. Walker. 390: Pee-
X r, m. ywi.1T, --W ' , i -
bles, 33. The sixth ballot was an exciting
one. The result was: Davidson, 420:
Walker, 391. Thus ended the meet ex
citing contest of the famous convention.
On motion of Col. Walter L. Steele, the
nomination was made unanimous.
At A o olook there waa a motion to ad
journ until 10 o'clock this morning and it
prevanea.
THURSDAY.
Yesterday's session of the 8tate Demo
cratic convention, though not comparable
in interest with that of Wednesday, yet
had many features of marked interest.
A sturdy tobacco plant graced the
speaker's table, replacing the gay roses
wnion aaornea u nr eanesaay. it was a
change from the poetical to the practical,
so to speak.
The crowd at the opening was not nearly
so large as that of Wednesday and the
order was better. There was no reduction
of the number of delegates, for allitheir
seats were filled; the spectators were lack
ing. For the crowd in the galleries was
('slim." The excitement of the day pre
vious and particularly during the night
had in great part subsided, but it was
plain that but little was necessary to cause
it to brea out afresh. The hoarseness
of the delegates was a feature of the ses
sion, showing how well the throats had
been used the previous day. The loss ot
sleep was painfully apparent. But the
members were plucky, and entered heartily
into the wcrk befor'them.
At 10.15 chairman Ruffin called the
convention ta order.
me ursi ousinees was mo reaaing oi tne
rm.. l p .
puUform. This was done by Col. Walter
L. Steele, chairman of the committee on
resolutions.
A motion was made to adopt the report
I ir v nri . --,
Maj. ias. w . wuson attacked that part of
the platform in regard to receiving na-
tionai am tor education, lie asked tor a
division of the vote upon that resolution.
Hon. Thos. G. Skinner said this appro
priation was no gift from the national gov
ernment. For twenty years hundreds ot
thousands of dollars had been taken from
the State in internal revenue taxes. He
urged that the resolution be adopted. Mr.
Fab. H. Busbee said the resolution should
be very earetuliy worded. lie was
fearful that under this appropriation
tor scnools lurked tne plan ot main-
taming the infamous internal revenue sys
a aTi-i iir it n t a
tern. Col. W. H. S. Burgwyn said in
Andrew Jackson's time such a bill had
passed the Congress of the United States.
Are we to take a step backward in refus
ing a gifc not ooupled with any oonditions ?
Hon. W. H. Kitohin said he was too
much of a Jefferson Democrat to endorse
such a plan of receiving aid. He thought
it illegal and improper. He scorned it as
a gift, and declared it was unconstitutional
and undemocratic, and intended to break
down our institutions, and he oast all his
strength against it. He declared it was an
attempt of the government to
control the State public schools. He
said its adoption would strike the
Democratic party a blow from
whioh it could never recover, hat us
never say that we are in favor of cen
tralization. Mr. J. A. Thigpen endorsed
Mr. Kitchin's remarks. He was opposed
to taxation by the national government
Hon. Joseph J. Davis said the question
was a difficult one. He described the
(a.im .nn.AMH.llAn f thin rn mm.
IWtUICt OUU1VI11BUUU 1U1 IUIB VUIVWV,
saying that it was very different from the
present one as now proposed. All this
was breaking down the barriers of consti
tutional government and tending to con
transition and consolidation. Be moved
that the resolution- be recommitted to. the
committee.
Mr. George H. Brown, of Beaufort,
offered a resolution as a substitute. Mr.
F. H. Busbee offered another resolu
tion. Both of theso were referred.
Mj. Geo. H. Gregory, of Guilford,
said he would yield anything save prinoi-
ia to the uemoorfttio nartv
Ue
faYOred the resolution and though
thought that
in so doing sacrificed no principle.
Mr. Frank Caldwell, of Guilford, said
he was no quibbler but he thought this
plan of instructing our representatives was
absurd, fie favored the resolution and
believed it would quicken the energies of
onr Deonle. He said the State was far
behind in educational progress
Mr. Cyrus B. Waton, of Forsyth,
asked that some action be taken. Time
was precious.
Mai. J as. W. Wilson withdrew bis mo
tion tor a division, and a vote being taken
I on Mr. Davis motion to recommit the re-
I port to the committee on platform, it pre
I . 1 .1
vauea oy an overwneiming vote.
The chair announced a meeting of the
State executive committee to choose a
Central executive committee.
The next business in order was the
choice of a Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. Mr. W. G. Burk-
head placed in nomination Major S. M.
Finger, of Catawba. Col. Walter L. Steele
nominated Mr. A. n , Merntt, ot Uhat-
ham. Mr. Bond, of Edenton, nominated
I Mr. John C. Scarborough. Mr. John D.
Stanford, of Danlin. nominated Mr. B.
F. Grady, of Duplin. Mr. W. W. Flem
I Trov. of Cumberland, nominated
I Alexander W. Graham, of Cumberland.
Mr. W. T. Caho. of Pamlico, nominated
Mr. John 8. Long, of Craven. Mr. K.
A. Alderman, of Wayne, nominated Mr.
M. C. 8. Noble, of New Hanover. Mr.
E. H.Abell. of Johnston, seoonded Mr.
Noble's nomination. Mr. Geo. 8. Brad"
shew, of Randolph, placed in nomination
Mr. J. L. Temlinson, of Forsyth. Mr.
John Gray Bynum, of Burke, seconded
Mr. Finger's nomination, as did
also a delegate from Pender. A
AtAeamiA from Bunoombe urged Mr.
Scarborough's claims. Mr. Fab. H. Bus
bee. of Wake, endorsed Mr. Scarborough,
as did also a delegate from Chowan,
while a delegate from Forsyth endorsed
Mr. Tomlinson, and one from Chowan
aPrtnnrfpd Mr. Loner's nomination. Mr.
A . D Jones, ef Wake, endorsed Mr.
Noble.
Tta rhis rime the convention had, as a
prominent gentleman on the stage
nressed it. got on "a foil he
steam, and things were uveiy. xnere was
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t ne same noiauie uuiuui yuivu
I ... .' Tk.
charactenaea tne enure "
were ealls and cheerB and speakers were
"nnMi under mercilessly, it was a
mon was n(g iomeoue but eouJd
not be heard, and finally shouted out that
he didn't want to sacrifice a good man, and
so wouldn't name him.
This convulsed
the convention.
Mr. T. B. Womaok, of Chatham, s:c-
onded Mr. Merritt's nomination.
At noon the call of the roll began.
There were no less than ten men
voted for for this position. The result of
the first ballot was announced as follows :
Scarborough, 208; Finger, 327; Graham,
oy; Nbble, 41; Long. 11; Bugger, 22;
Abernathy, 5; Grady, 37; Merntt, 73;
Tomlinson, 36.
The second ballot was at once taken.
Vot js rapidly changed to Finger, and it
was soon seen that Finger's election was
assured. The vote stood : Finger, 700;
ooarDorougn, lis: ruble, l. it was
made unanimous tor Mr. Finger, upon
motion.
For associate justice of the Supreme
run lion. A. 0. mernmon s name was
placed in nomination. There were demands
tor an election by acclamation, and Mr.
v. x . uaiaweu movea inat it oe so maae,
iv tw -ti ii a . i & . 9
saying some pleasaLt wor-.s ior Judge
Merrimon. The rules were suspended
and he was unanimously nominated amidst
applause.
The members of the o.ate executive
committee h.d a meeting to choose a
Central tx joutiv; committee. The State
executive committee is composed of four
delegate from each Coegresei jnal district,
as follow: The first district is represented
by Samuel B. Spruill, Frank E. Vaughan,
W. D Pruden, Charle F. WarreD; the
second, H L. Statoo, M. D. W. Stevenson,
H. L. Grainger, B B. Peebles; the third,
A. J. Galloway, J. H. Clark, J. D. Stan
ford, A. B. Williams; the fourth,
H. A. London, W. H. Pace,
A. W. Graham, J. H. Abell;
the fifth, A. E. Henderson, N. W. Nor
floet, R. B. Glenn, N. B. Canady; the
sixth, W. J. Montgomery, J. D. Shaw,
N. A. McLean, H. B. Short, Jr; the
seventh, Geo. 8. Bradshaw, J. G. Hall,
J. P. Caldwell, K. C. Barringer: the
eighth, G. F. Bason, J. C. Wilbourn, W.
C. Erwin, M. A. Hoke; the ninth, John
stone Jones, W. W. Stringfield, W. B
Troy, Frank Coxe.
General Johnstone Jones, ohairman,
announced that the following were
chosen to compose the Central executive
committee: K ii Battle, chairman; Oct
Coke, Charles M Busbee, George H
Snow, J J Litchford, R G Dunn, P C
Fleming, 8 A Ashe; W J Yates, of Meok
lenburg; R B Glenn, of Stokes; James 8
Battle, of Nash; John Hughes, of Craven;
Thomas W Mason, of Northampton; Jas.
W Wilson, of Burke; Paul F. Faisoa, of
Wake: Paul B Means, of Cabarrus; J
J Litchford, secretary.
The election of delegates to Chicago
then began. The names presented were
Julian S. Carr, of Durham; George H.
Brown, oi Beauf ort; Thomas Ruffin, ot
Orange; William T. Dortoh, of Wayne,
B. Y. Mc Aden, of Meoklenburg; Charles
M. uooke. of Franklin; A. H. A. Wil
liams, of Granville; 11. M. Pearson, of
Bunoombe; E. R. Stamps, of Wake; Bon.
Z B. Vance, (Hon. T. G. Skinner with
drew this name by authority) ; Walter L.
Steele, of Richmond; John E. Woodard,
of Wilson: Ma -maduke J . Hawkins, ot
Warren; V. V. Richardson, ot Columbus;
W. F. Beasley, of Granville.
The ballot was taken amid considerable
noise and confusion. Eaoh county voted
for eight names, it being agreed that the
four man receiving the highest votes
should be the delegates and the four
next highest the alternates, it took a
very long time to take the ballot, and the
hall ceased to be crowded. Sir V X
Caldwell, of Guilford, occupied the chair
for a couple of hours, relieving Col.
Ruffin, whose discharge of his arduous
duties had been so admirable as to win
compliments from all who at. ended the
convention.
It was after 2 o'olock before the vote
was announced, as follows : Thos. Ruffin,
727i; Julian S. Carr, 704, W. T.
Dortch, 652 ; Geo. H. Brown, Jr., 578
(these being the delegates); Richmond
Pearson, 460; Charles M. Cooke, 514 J ;
Rufus Y. McAden, 549; Walter L. Steele
462 (these being the alternates); J&. U
Stamps, 444; A. H. A. Williams, 418 ,
W. F. Beasley, 209 , M. J. Hawkins, U;
Ootavius Coke, 38; J. E. Woodard, 233;
V. V. Riohardson, 236.
Thenext business was the election of two
Presidential electors. The names of Wil
liam M. Robbins, John N. Staples, William
H. Kitchin, Ootavius Coke, were presented.
Mr. Bunn withdrew the name of Capt.
Coke by his authority, declaring that his
best services should be given the party
Three cheers were then given Capt,
Coke.
The vote was taken amid cheers for the
various candidates. It resulted as follows
Kitchin. 685; Staples, 542; Robbins, 347
Messrs. W. H. Kitchin and John N.
Staples were declared to be the electors
for the State at large.
Mr. R. H. Smith, of Halifax, moved
that a committee of three be appointed by
the ohairman to notify the different gen
tlemen of their nominations by this con
vention. The motion prevailed, and the
ohairman made the following appointments :
To notify the Governor, Messrs. A. J
Gallowav. of Wavne: J. J. Davis, of
Franklii ; Thomas Ruffin, ot Orange. To
inform the Lieut. Governor, C. W. Mo
Clammy and Y. V. Riohardson; to inform
tha f,thar officers. J. W. Reid. F. H.
Busbee and 8. A. Ashe.
(lol. John N. Stanles again read the
platform, particularly that plank in regard
to the appropriation ior punuo scuouu,
which in the earlier hours of the session
had caused so much excitement.
Capt. J. R. Thigpen asked that the res
oiution be again recommitted, saying he
didn't want North Carolina placed under
the guardianship of the United States.
A lively, intact heated discission, arose,
and it was evident that the plank was a
firebrand. There were calls for a vote, and
appeals for the adoption of the platform
entire. It was certainly a remarkable
scene. Mr. Thigpen was cheered, and his
hands were nearly shaken off by those who
held his view.
Mr. John S. Henderson said the ques
tion was a living one in JNorth
Carolina. He defended the plank
in the platform in question, and he
called for action of some sort. He thought
no Democrat could object to anything in
the resolution. He oalled for the previous
Question unon a motion to eease the deb: te,
the object being to set a vote upon the plat
form. The roll of counties being called
the oall for the previous question was sua
tained, nearly every vote being "aye." Mr.
Thiram's motion to commit the resoltt-
tin was lost. The platfoim wjjt
a looted by an overwhelming votePl
The following resolution, offered by Mr
. l. fruden, ot Uhowan. waa
Resolved, that the Democracy of
Carolina, in convention assembled, r
the administration of the Hon. 7
Jarvis as in all respects just and k
aLd do assure bim and his
the Saate administration that
shall retire from office they will
them the esteem and cor fa ienoe
people of the State.
On motion of Mr. Cam.
Buxton, of
Forsyth, the thanks of the
were tendered its officers. The railroads
were also thanked for courtesies shown the
delegates.
On motion of Mr. R. M. Furnusa. at
3:45 the convention adjourned rine die.
PLATFORM,
We again congratulate the people of
North Carolina on the career of peace,
prosperity and good government on which
she entered after the inauguration of a Dem
ocratic State adjniniatration, and whioh has
been unbroken for so many yean since ;
upon the just and impartial enforcement
of the laws ; upon the efficiency of our
common school system, and the great pro
gross made in popular education ; and
upon the general improvement and enter
prise manifested in every part of the State.
And we again challenge a comparison be
tween this state of things and the crimes,
outrages and scandals whioh attended Re
publican ascendancy in our borders ; and
we pledge ourselves to exert, in the At.
ture, as we have done in the past, our beat
efforts to promote the material interests of
all sections of the State.
Affirming our adherence to Democratic
principles as heretofore enunciated in the
platforms of the party, it is hereby
Kcsofved, That we regard a free and
fair expression of the public will at the
ballot-box as the only sure means of pr?
serving onr free American institution.
and that the corrupt and corrupting u
of federal patronage, in intiuencing
a?
tha
controlling elections is dangerous to
liberties of the State and the union
Resolved, That we are in favor of
the
unconditional and immediate abolition of
the whole internal revenue system, as an
intolerable burden, a standing menace to
the freedom of elections, and a source of
great annoy anoe and corruption in its
praotioal operation.
Resolved, That no government has a
right to burden its people with taxes
beyond the amount required to pay its
necessary expenses ana gradually ex
tinguish its publio debt. And that when
ever the revenues, however derived, ex
ceed this amount, they should be reduced
so as to avoid a surplus in the treasury.
We therefore urge upon our Senators and
Representatives in Congress to exert them
selves in favor of such legislation as will
secure this end.
Retolv d, That with respect to the
I r ff we reaffirm the life-long and f unda
m ntal principles of the party as declared
in the National Democratic platforms and
that the details of the method by whioh
the constitutional revenue tariff shall be
&ra lually reached, are subjects whioh the
party s ieprescnlatives at.theJederal capi
ta! must be trusted to adjust ; but in our
opinion the duties on foreign importations
should be levied for -the production of
publio revenue, and the discriminations in
its adjustment should be suoh as would
place the highest rates on luxuries and the
lowest on the neoessaries of life, distribute
as equally as possible the burdens of tax
ation and oonfsr the greatest good to the
greatest number of the American people.
Resolved, That the course ot the Demo
cratic party in furtherance of popular edu
cation, by efficient public schools in all
sections, and the establishment of graded
and normal schools in the larger towns and
ac Mssible centers, is a sufficient guarantee
that we favor the education of all classes of
our people and we will promote and im
prove the present educational advantages
so far as it can be done without burdening
the people by excessive taxation.
And whereas, There is now more
than a hundred millions, of dollars in the
treasury of the United Statee, wrung from
the pockets of the people by unjust taxa
tion on the part ot the ilepubiican party,
therefore,
Resolved, That we will accept suoh dis
tribution of said surplus revenues of the
government for educational purposes aa
may be made by the -Congress of the
United States; provided always, that the
same shall be disbursed by State agents
and not accompanied by objectionable fea
tures and embarrassing oonditions.
Resolved, That it is due to the white
people of our eastern oounties, who have so
cheerfully borne their share of our common
burdens, that the present, or some other
equally effective system of oounty govern
ment, shall be maintained.
Resolved, That in view of the existing
and increasing harmony and kindly feel
ing between the two races in this State
and a similar oondition of things whioh we
believe to exist generally in other South
ern States, we deprecate the attempt of
the Republican party in its recent plat
form at Chicago, to foroe oavu rights as a
living issue, and we denounce it as a fire
brand and a hypocritical expression of
interest in the black race, a wanton insult
to the whites of the South, and tending to
stir up strife between the now friendly
races.
The Wilmington Review says: The
i- i l "r-a c 1 I
crcps in unsiow are loosing nneiy, al
though there has been considerable diffi-
o l y in securing gooa scan as, owing uj
tbe cool weather of a few weeks ago. The
weather is now favorable, although the
mornings are rather too cool for the rapid
growth of corn and cotton. The fruit
erop is excellent and of superior quality.
The Washington Watch lower says t
We hear of the very sad killing of Louis
Roberson by Mr. Perkins, near Paotolus,
last Saturday. It appears that- a trouble
had existed for some time between the
two men and on Saturday morning while
Mr. Perkins was passing the house of Mr.
Roberson he (Roberson) came out and a
difficulty ensued whioh terminated by the
breaking of Roberson s skull.
Advice u.
Mrs. Winalow'a Soothing Syrup should
always be used when children are catting
teeta. It relieves the little sufferer at
once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child rrom pain, ana tne lit
tle cherub awakes aa ' bright aa a bat-
ton." It is very pleasant to taste. It
aootbea the child, softens the gams, allays
all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
other
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North
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