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Chronicle anb j^rntincL WED N EBDAY SEPTEMBER 18. National Democratic Nominees. FOB PRESIDENT, Horace Greeley, Os New York. FOB VICE-PRESIDENT, B. C }ratz Brown, Os Missocbi. State Democratic Ticket. FOR GOVERNOR, JAMES M. SMITH, Os Muscogee. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS, For tiie State at Large. WASHINGTON POE OF W. T. WOFFORD OF BARTOW. JULIAN HAIITIUDGE OF CHATHAM. JI. 1.. BENNINO OF MUSCOGEE. Ai.ter.mates. GEORGE D. RTCB ~..0F HALL. A If. COijQUITV OF IIf.KALB. a: H. HANHFLI OF THOMAS. ELI WARREN OF HOUSTON. District Electors. Firvt District—H. G. Tuuneii, of Brooks. Second District— ll. N. Ely, of Dougherty. Third District—W. J. II napoN, of Harris. Fourth District— J. M. Pace, of Newton. Fifth District- Dr. H. R. Cahf.y, of Colombia. Sixth District— Jasper N. Dorsey, of Hall. Seventh District— E. D. Graham, of Dado. Alternates. First District — J. Rivers, of Laurens. Second District—A. L. Hawes, of Baker. Third District —T. F. Smith, of Coweta. Fourth District- T. F. Newell, of Baldwin. Fifth District— A. M. Bolokhs, of Burke. Sixth District—L. J. Allbei,, of Pickens. Seventh District— R. A. Alstom, of DeKalb. STATE DEMOCRATIC NOMINA TIONS. Judge Wm. M. Blanton has been nominated for the Legislature in Spald ing county. Col W. n. Willis and L. M. Felton have been nominated for the Legislature in Macon county. Col. S. C. Candler has been nomina ted for the Legislature by the Democrats of Carroll county. The Democrats of Bartow county have nominated David V. Stokes and Thomas Tunilin, for Kepresentatives. W. W. Mathews, of Fayette county, lias been nominated for the State Senate from the Twenty-sixth District. Col. It. T. Dorsey, of Fayette county, has been nominated as Democratic can didate for Representative in the Legis lature in that county. At a convention of Democrats held at Valdosta, on the 4th inst., Captain J. D. Knight, of Berrien, was nominated for State Senator of the Sixth District. Dodge county/being unrepresented in the Lower House, adopted a resolu tion at a public meeting claiming the right to furnish the Senator in the Fourteenth District. Hon. W. I). Anderson, of Cobb coun ty, and Hon. Blackwell, of the up per part of Cobb, have been nominated I>y tlio Democracy of the county as can didates for the Legislature. Hon. John W. Wofford, of. Bartow, was unanimously nominated in a Con vention held in Cartersville, on the sth instant, as Democratic candidate for Senator from that district for the next term. M HUM I HUS OF COTTON MEN. The Charleston News, in presenting the annual statement of the cotton crop of 1871-72 made up by the Financial Chronicle, and noting the general sur prise excited among the cotton men of that city at the small aggregate of the crop us compared with that of 1870-’7l and previous years, and the questioned accuracy of tile statement of shipments overland direct to manufacturers, which was only 122,005 halos, against 228,92,1 bales tho previous year, says; At the ofllco of Messrs. Porcher & Henry, North Atlantic wharf, a record had been kept of estimates of the aggregate of the crop made by a number of gentlemen, who are either directly or indirectly engaged in tho cotton business. There had been sixty-ono such ostimntes recorded du ring tho season, ranging in amount from 2,895,303 bales to 3,200,000 bales, and tlie estimate which approximated the closest to the actual result was 2,975,000 bales, by Mr. Wm. Bavenel. After this, in approximation to tho result, came tho estimate of Mr. 11. T. McGoo of 2,976,- JHK) bales, Mr. T. G. Bong, 2,981,325 Buies, and Messrs. Wagner, Huger & Cos., 2,965,000 bales, and from those figures tho estimates diverged until the one most remote from the fact showed a discrepancy of 225,649 bales. A similar record of estimates has been kept at the office of Messrs. Porcher & Henry for tho past five years, and the custom is annually increasing in Interest among tho cotton men. In 1867, there were twenty-two estimates, and the closest was by Mr. Tliaddeus Street, tho crop lieing 1,951,988 bales. In 1868, out of sixty-ono estimates upon a crop of 2,- 430,893, tho closest was by Mr. L. D. DeSanssure. In 1869, fifty-eight esti mates were made upon a crop of 2,260,- 557 bales, and Mr. J. H. Wilson proved tiie shrewdest gtiesser. In 1870, there were again fifty-eight estimates, and a crop of 8,203,828 bales, and Mr. B. Mnn touo named the nearest figure. Last year the crop amounted to 4,352,317 bales, and out of one hundred and twen ty-six competitors, Messrs. DeSaussure and Porcher camo tho closest to the mark. Assurance of Victory in Pennsyl vania.—ln a recent circular issued by Samuel J. Randall, Chairman of the Democratic Stato Committeo of Penn sylvania, we find the following confident declaration of a certain Democratic and Liberal victory in that State in October : “ Victor}/ in October is certain. Intake this declaration with full appreciation of its import, and tho weight which should attach to such a statement, wlicu emanating from one in whom high con fidence has been placed. I state it from conviction, and it is made after careful reviexv and full knowledge of the condi tion and tendency of the public mind throughout the State. The contest is simple. It is au issue between capacity and incapacity, and between honesty and corruption, in the future adminis tration of the State. The people will make overwhelming choice iu favor of future good government-, witli a majority beyond the reach of ballot-box pol luters. ” Ex-Gov. Johnson on the Louisville Movement. —Previous to the meeting of the Louisville Convention, ex-Goveruor Herschel V. Johnson w-xs written to by a Colmnbus “straight,"’ who wished to know what he thought about it The following is a portion of his reply: I respect your opinions and can ful ly appreciate the patriotic feeling which prompts the Lonisxrille movement. Ido not approve it, but lam not nt liberty to question its sincerity, much less to censure. 1 deplore all schism among Southern people, especially the people of Georgia. If it were in my power, I would exorcise forever the words of cri mination and recrimination, that we might all lie linked in the bonds of brotherhood, tolerate honest dlflfcrpnces of opinion, and cover oaeli other s faults ■with the veil of charity. This is the lesson taught by common ruin and com mon sorrow.” Congressional Nomination in the ForiiTn District. —At the LaGrange Convention, on Wednesday, Mr. Henry It. Harris, of Meriwether county, was nominated as tlie Democratic candidate for Congress in the Columbus District, „ >a ‘he fourteenth ballot. The vote stood: Harm. 24 [ Lamar. 10 ; Tuggle, 2. The no_ ra4neo * s a planter of consid erable mean. s influence in Meri wether. In pon tics lie llas never l**n prominent except u.' ovnx section. Col A. R. Lamar, the uext hi B best 'candidate, did not atfcenu Conven tion, having remained at n. ' s in Columbus, CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION. Meeting of the Eighth District Con gressional Convention -The Majority Hule L»ngtfcy Discussion —lt is Adopted- A Threatened Bolt—Two- Thirds Buie Adopted—Nominations -Hen. A. R. Wright Nominated by ActtMUnation. The Hbnvention to nominate a can didate the Democratic par ty of thp Eighth Congressional District in the Forty-third Congress was called to assemble in this city Thursday. At eleven o’clock the delegates met in the Superior Court Room, at the City Hall Gen. A. R. Wright, Chairman of the District Executive Committee, called the meeting to order and stated the object of the meeting. Judge Little moved that Hon. Johj T. Shewmake lie chosen President of the Convention. Unanimonsly adopted. Captain Tutt mowed to appoint Daven port Jackson, Esq., Secretary. Unani monsly adopted. Mr. Lawrenfce moved that the chair man of each delegation present a list of his delegates to the Secretary. Mr. Rogers thought it would lie more expeditious to call the roll. Mr. Lawrence’s motion was carried. Mr. Tutt offered the following resolu tion ; Resolved, That the delegates present from each county be allowed to cast the full vote of tho county in case there should ho any vacancy in the respective delegations ; that counties not repre sented by their own original delegates I>e represented by proxy and allowed to cast the full vote of the county. Adopt ed. TIIE DELEGATES. A list of the delegates -was furnished, as follows: Columbia—D. C. Moore, J. G. Smith, Geo. W. Gray, F. E. Eve. Elbert—T. J. Blackwell, J. J. McCar ty, A. J. Cleveland, Robert M. Heard; Glascock—J. F. Usry, E. G. Scruggs. Greene—J. F. Wright, O. P. Daniel, V. D. Gresham, James S. Davison. Hart—E. B. Benson, C. W. Seidel. Hancock—John Turner, James J. Lawrence, H. L. Middlebrooks, W. L. \vilson, R. 11. Thomas, J. T. Berry, Frank L. Little, Richard Moore. Jefferson—W. A. Arrington, L. D. Mathews, W. A.' Cunningham, J. H. Wilkins. Lincoln—W. D. Tutt, H. T. Murray. F. M. Wright. McDuffie—Jas. W. Wilson, Geo. W. Evans, A. E. Sturgis, B. P. O’Neal, W. S. Smith. Oglethorpe—W. G. Johnson, R. J. Arnold, Z. H. Clarke, G. F. Platt. J. M. Smith, T. D. Hutchison, E. T. Martin. Richmond—J. T. Smith, Adam John ston, Jno. T. Shewmake, Jno. D. Butt, Alex. Philip, H. F. Russell, E. H. Rogers, C. H. Sibley, Davenport Jack son, J. K. Evans, Jno. A. Christian, Patrick Walsh. Washington—Green Brantley, Henry Taylor, George Kelley, Dr. B. D. Smith. Warren—W. P. Butt, W. J. Walker, R. V. Forrester, C. E. McGregor. Wilkes—W. D. Walton, W. D. Pit turd, 11. T. Slaton, J. H. Wright. When Johnson county was called a letter xvas read from Judgo A. W. Da ley, delegate from that county, stating that lie xvas appointed with power to select his proxy, and appointing the Richmond delegation such proxy, with instructions to cast tho vote of the county on every ballot for Gen. Wright. The Cliair announced a nomination for Congress in order. TUB MAJORITY BULE. Mr. Johnson moved that the two thirds rule be adopted as the time honored rule of the Democratic party. It xvas dangerous to tho party to adopt any other rule, iu view of tho fact that the Radicals had a candidate in the field, and the probability of still another candidate, Mr. Tutt was opposed to the motion. He said we dated ourjideas of time from the conclusion of the war. Tho two thirds rule had caused numerous-breaches and holts in the party before the war. SiiKwJ the war it had been repudiated. Tho State Convention which nominated Hmitlj adoptod the majority rule and the Congressional Conventions had done tho same thing. Lincoln county hail voted for Gen. Wright four to one, and yet, if the two thirds rulo should bo adoptod, he might be beaten, and some man receive the nomination xvlio was a stranger to his people, Mr. McGregor said that in 1870 the Congressional Convention had adopted the two-thirds vote. He did not see why Gen. Wright’s friends should de sire that in 1870, and a majority rule in 1872. Mr. Johnson’s motion was put and de clared Lost by tho sound. A vote by counties was called for and taken, ns follows; Yeas—Elbert, 2; Greene, 4; Ilart, 2; Oglethorpe, 4; Warren, 2; Wilkes, 4, Nays —Columbia, 4 ; Glascock, 2 ; Ilaueoc'k, 4; Jefferson, 4; Johnson, 2; Lincoln, 2j McDuffie, 2; Richmond, 6; Warren, 2; Washington, 4. m’duffib's VOTlj. Mr. McGregor objected to the vote of McDuffie being received, because that county had no representation in tho Legislature. Mr. Tutt said he didn’t know who McDuffie represented, but if candidates before the Convention went and solicited McDuffie’s vote it came with a bad grace from them to object to her vote. He learned that Col Mathews went there and rati a ticket and was defeated by Gen. Wright. If McDuffie was entitled to representation at that time she cer tainly was now. Mr. Clarke said he was very sorry that Mr. Tutt was so fiery against his friend, nis portiou of the district was opposed to wrangling and wanted a voice iu the selection of candidates. They had the majority rule forced upon them, but he asked delegates not to violate the Con stitution also, by giving McDuffie repre sentation. If they were to bo run over in this way, they might as well take their hats and leave the hall He didn’t know but what they would have to go anyhow. Mr. Tutt said he had seen no gag used, but the majority gag, and that was used in every convention. To show that no gag was intended, he said, in behalf of Gen. Wright, that he didn’t want McDuffie’s vote counted separately, but incorporated with the vote of Co lumbia. Mr. Clarke thought it strange that men who wanted one rale ju ’7O wanted another in ’72. Mr. Tutt said because the State Con vention had since adopted the majority rule. Mr. Johnson asked if the United States Senator had not been elected by the two-third rule ? Mr. Butt said he was not, but elected by the majority rule. Nearly all the prominent eonx-entions held within the past two year* had adopted the majority rale, and he saw no good reason for de parting from what .had become the general practice. Mr. Sturgis withdrew the vote of Mc- Duffie. The vote was announced : For two-thirds rule : 18 Against. 30 Sk> the resolution was lost, and the majority rale adopted. A nomination if as announced in or der. A RECESS. Mr. Clarke asked for a recess tor fif teen minutes. Carried. The Convention took a recess, and the delegates from several counties withdrew and held a Lengthy consultation. At the expiration of the recess the Convention reassembled. Mr. Butt rose to an explanation in re lation to the charge that Gen. Wright’s friends favored the two-thirds rule in 1870. Gen. Wright declined to run, and his letter of declination was read. Mr. Jones, of Burke, who voted for General Dußose, proposed the two- thirds rule. The Chairman announced nominations in order. Messrs. Philip and Johnson were ap pointed tellers. Mr. Wilkins, as a delegate from the county of Jefferson, placed iu nomina tion the name of A. It. Wright, of the county of Richmond. THREATENED WITHDRAWAL. Mr. McGregor rend certain resolu tions reciting, in snbstance, that the Con vention had departed from Democratic usage by adopting the majority rale, and requesting the Convention to re scind its action, otherwise the signers would have to withdraw. The delegates from Greene opposed the majority rule, but did not intend to bolt, Mr. Arrington said they met to carry out the wishes of the people and pre serve harmony. He moved to hear from Col. Mathews. Mr. McGregor said that Col. Mathews was opposed to the withdrawal, but could not control his friends. Mr. Clarke said tliat the adoption of the resolution ruled his portion of the district out. Col. Mathews was willing to withdraw his name to preserve har mony. Mr. Tutt said if Col Mathews could not control his friends there was no use in hearing from him. The motion was lost. I Mr. McGregor said the delegates dis j posed to withdraw wished to preservo harmony. He wanted the candidate chosen to have tho united support of the people of the district. Judgo Little moved that the action in relation to Col. Mathews be reconsidered. Carried. Messrs. Clarke, Johnson and Philip were appointed a committee to xvait on Col. Mathews and invite him to address the Convention. col. mathew’s speech. Col. Mathews came in and stated that ho camo to the Convention as a candi date, but also for the benefit of the Democratic party. He came in favor of the party in the State and in the district, and in favor of the nominee of the Con vention, whether chosen by a majority rule or not. He did not wish a bolt. He thought there was no reason for a departure from the ancient rules of the party. It was unxviso and impolitic. The philosophy of the rule was to get the greatest unanimity in favor of the nominee in order that a candidate might be elected. Wliat was the use of a nom ination unless tho candidates received the unanimous support of the party? Was the rule departed from for the bene fit of the party, or to secure harmony? Assuredly not. But if it was adopted there must not be a bolt by his friends. To a bolt, he said no—first, last, and all the time. If a majority of the Conven tion desired General Wright, let him be chosen. He xvas a good man, a true pa triot, a man of ability, and {i gallant sol dier, and ho would cheerfully support him. If ever there was a time for har mony, this was the time, when tho State was distracted over the Baltimore move ment. Let not that question come into State politics, but let Georgia remain in the hands of lior sons. He begged his friends to reconsider their action and remain in the Convention. Let some wise rule be adopted,which xvould insure harmony and success. The party was splitting up everywhere. Let us have an united front in every district. He spurned tho suggestion that the Straights should coalesce with the Radicals. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to Gov. Smith, and deplored any combination against him. He appealed to his friends to submit to the action of the Conven tion, and thoir candidate xvould bo elect ed. [Loud applause). Mr. Butt repeated his statement about the two-thirds rule, and Gen. Wright’s friends in 1870. Mr. McGregor stated that his recol lection was against the statement. One of Gen. Wright’s friends proposed the rule, Tho Chair announced a nomination next in order. Mr. Tutt askod what had become of tho resolutions presented by some of the delegatos. Mr. McGregor said they didn’t xvish to withdraw, hut would have to do so unless tho txvo-thirds rulo was adoptod. Mr. Tutt said his idea of the adoption of the rule was that it xvas intended to bo applied where there was a multiplici ty of candidates. The Chair said the resolutions xverc not before the house. Mr. Johnson statod that he had been appointed a tollor, and as ho couldn’t control his delegation, he must decline the position. Mr. Tutt hoped that matters would be reconciled. All tho concessions had been made by liis side. Tho bolters came here prepared to bolt, and had discussed the question the night before. If people came into tiie Con vention they should abide its decision. The northern part of the district had the Representative in the last Congress, xvhy should they oppose tho southern portion now ? Col. Mathews advised against the action of his friends; why did they refuse to follow his advice ? Mr, Clarke sard if there had not been a departure fro m Democratic usages he would not have withdrawn, and would liax r e supported General Wright if nomi nated. A bolt had not been thought of until they heard the majority rule xvas determined upon by the other side. He only asked that the old usages of the party should not be departed from. Mr. McGregor said he called on the Convention to show magnanimity iu be half of his friend, Colonel Mathews. The Cony.option had conceded nothing. He had a right to Ijold the party to its ancient usages, and 8 candidate could not be elected unless he reeeiyed the united support of the District. General Wright had no claims superior to Gen. Dußoso or any other citizen in the dis trict, Why not stand by the old land marks of the party f IJo asked this from the Convention. Mr. Walsh said a good deal had been said about Democratic usages and cus tom. It was perfectly patent that a few men came here determined to rule the Convention or ruin the party. He asked the Cpnvpption for the custom and usage of the party which authorized it to nominate a Republican (Qreeiey) for the highest office in the gift of the people. The great tHate of New York had adopted the majority rule. The State of Georgia, the Seventh District, and the county of Richmond, had adopt ed the majority rule. And yet a fexv gentlemen were willing to divide the party because they could not control it. Let harmony be preserved, and the party saved. Mr. McGregor said harmony could be preserved by adopting the two-thirds rule. Mr. Arrington asked if he was a Demo crat ? McGregor said he was, ami asked if Arrington was ? He said he was, and a major ity rule was pure Democracy, and the only thing which could preserve harmony. There were but two can didates, and he saw no reason for a two thirds rule. Mr. Walton said there were more than two candidates in the field. Mr. Arrington said if there were more than two candidates he favored the two-thirds rule ; otherwise, not. Mr. Tutt said the plurality rule should be adopted. Judge Little moved that a nomination proceed, which was so ordered by the Chair. Mr. Tutt said there was a proposition pending among the friends of the candi dates, and after a few minutes some plan could be agreed upon—perhaps the two-thirds rule. The Chair suspended business for a few minutes. The two-thirds rule was then moved and carried. Mr. McGregor asked leave to with draw the withdrawing resolutions.— Granted. Mr. Tutt asked as au act of justice that McDuffie be allowed to vote. Mr. Clarke xvas willing if the vote was taken from the territory out of which she was created. Mr. McGregor moved that Columbia, Warren and McDuffie have eight votes. Mr. Tutt withdrew his motion. A nomination was ordered. Mr. Johnson nominated Colonel J. D. Mathews. Mr. Wilkins said two years ago he nominated Gen. Wright. To-day, rep resenting his county, again he nominated the same man. Mr. Walton nominated Hon. H. V. Johnson. Mr. Butt said Mr. Johnson had stated that in no event would he be a candidate. Mr. Slaton read a letter from General Dußose, as follows: Washington, Ga., September 11, 1872. lion. 11. T. Slaton : Dear Sir— Having learned that my opposition to the election of Mr. Gree ley to the Presidency by the Democratic party lias been used against me iu form ing the constituency of the Convention to assemble to-morrow, the 12th inst., iu the city of Angusta, to nominate a can didate for Congress iu this (the Eighth) District; and fully believing that a ma jority of the Convention has been select ed with refert-nce to their being sup porters of Mr. Greeley, and believing that their policy xvill commit tho Demo cracy of the District, not only to the sup port of Mr. Greeley but also bis prin ciples, therefore, I do not desire my name placed before the Convention as a candidate. I have endeavored faithful ly, and to the best of my ability, to serve the District in the present Congress, and not having heard a word of complaint against a single one of my Congressional acts from any quarter, I had made knoxvn my xxillingness to submit my continuance in that service to a convention of tho Democracy, organized upon and holding to the same Jeffersonian principles on which I was at first nominated and elect ed, and to which I committed myself and still adhere. Candor compels me to say that I am still willing to continue in that service upon those principles—■ but upon no other. I, therefore, for the reasons stated, and believing that the policy of committing the Democratic party to the support of Mr. Greeley xvill be an abandonment of those time honored principles, decline being a can didate before the Conx r ention. In justice to myself I desire you have this letter read in the Convention, for the purpose of explaining to my fronds why I am not a candidate for re-noniina tion. Very respectfully, &c., your obe dient servant, I). M. Dußose. THE FIRST BALLOT Was taken and resulted as follows: Columbia county cast 4 votes for Wright. Elbert" county cast 1 j x’otes for Math ews, 4 vote for Johnson. Greene county cast 4 votes for Math ews. Glascock county cast 2 votes for Wright. Hart county cast 2 votes for Mathews. Hancock county cast 4 votes for Wright. Jefferson county cast 4 votes for Wright. Johnson county cast 2 votes for Wright. Lincoln county cast 2 votes for Wright. Oglethorpe county cast 4 votes for Mathews. Richmond county east 6 votes for Wriglit. Warren county cast 2 votes for Wright, 1 votes for Matlioxvs, 1 for Johnson. Washington county cast 4 votes for Wright. Wilkes county cast 4 votes for John son. The result was announced, as follows: Wright 30 Mathews 124 Johnson 54 There being no nomination, a second ballot xvas taken, with the following re sult : THE SECOND BALLOT Resulted as follows : Columbia county cast 4 votes for Wright. Elbert county cast 14 votes for Matli exvH, 4 vote for Johnson. Groeno county cast 4 votes for Math ews. Glascock county cast 2 votes for Wright. • Hart county cast 2 votes for Mathews. Hancock county cast 4 votes for Wright. Jefferson county east 4 x'otes for Wriglit. Johnson county cast 2 votes for Wright. Lincoln county cast 2 votes for Wright. Oglethorpe county cast 4 votes for Mathews. Richmond county cast 6 votes for Wright. Warren county cast 2 votes for Wriglit, 1 vote for Mathews, 1 vote for Johnson. Washington county cast 4 votes for Wright. Wilkes county cast 4 votes for John son. The result was announced, as follows: Wright 30 Mathews....» : 12 J Johnson 54 There being no nomination a THIRD BALLOT Was ordered. Before the votipg commenced Mr. Johnson withdrew the name of Colonel Mathexvs, and moved to nominate Gen. Wright by acclamation. Tho motion was put and carried amid applauso, and General Wright declared tho nomineo of tho Convention to represent the Eighth District in the next Congress. General Wright appeared in response to calls. Ho thanked tho Convention for the compliment which had been paid him, but declined making a speech at that time. He stated, howox'or, that during the canvass ho expected to ad dress the people in e\ r cry county iu the District. Mr. Slaton introduced tho following resolution, which was laid upon tho table: Ilcsolvcd, That this Convention re pudiate the action of the late Baltimore Democratic Convention, so-called, both in the matter of platform and nomina tion ; and that it be recommended to the Democracy of the Eighth Congressional District of Lieorgia to make no choice between Mr. Greeley and General Grant; but if they have no candidate of their own in the field, to let the election go by default. Judge Little introduced the folloxving resolutions, xxliich he said his county instructed him to present to the Con vention, which was adopted: Ilcsolvcd, That our delegates to the Convention of the" Eighth Congressional District be and are hereby instructed to present to that body the following reso lutions : Ilcsolvcd, Ist. That we. recognize in the grand scheme of international mete trological and crop reports, prepared by Commodore M. F. Maury, another im portant step in tho onward march of science and eix-ilization. lie solved, '2d. That our candidate to the Federal Congress will be expected, if elected, to put forth every honorable effort to secure the requisite appropria tion to put into practical operation the plan proposed by. Commodore Maury. On motion, thanks were returned to the President and the Secretary, and the Convention adjourned sine die. SENATORIAL CONVENTION. A Dead Lock -Eight Ballots Without a Choice—Adjournment to This Morn ing. At 11:30, a. pj., Thursday, the Sena torial Convention for the Eighteenth District convened in the Grand Jury Room of tlie.City Hall. The Convention was called to order by Maj, J. B. Cumming, who moved that CoL W. A. Stokes take the Chair. The vote on this motion resulted in a tie. Gen. E. W. Carswell then moved that Major Cumming take the Chair. A vote resnlted in another tie. Dr. M. J. Jones then moved that Gen. R. W. Carswell take the Chair. On this motion another tie resnlted. General Carswell then moved that M. A. Evans, of Jefferson, be called to take the Chair. Adopted. On motion of General Carswell, W. A. Walton, Esq., was requested to act as Secretary. On motion of Major Cumming, the Chairman and Secretary were allowed full votes in the Convention. Mr. Walton declined the position of Secretary, and Dr. M. J, Jones was se lected to fill the vacancy. On motion, the roll of delegates was called, and responses made as follows : Richmond—J. B. Cumming, J. A. A. West, John fliinizy, Jr., M. J. Jonas, Jj. A. Picquet, W. A. Walton, Jefferson—W. A. Stokes, R. W. Cars well, M. A. Evans, J. H. Polkill. Glascock—E. G. Scruggs, ,T. B. Wil liams. Major West moved the appointment of a c >mmittee of three to prepare rules for the government of the Convention. Adopted. Under this motion the Chair appoint ed the following committee : Messrs. West, Carswell and Scruggs. On motion of Major Camming, the Conxention took a recess of thirty min utes. REASSEMBLING OF THE CONVENTION.' At the expiration of the thirty minutes, the Convention reassembled. Major West, Chairman of the Com mittee on Rules, submitted the follow ing report: Mr. Chairman —We, tho committee, beg to report that the usual rules of par liamentary assemblies govern our hotly. J. A. A. West, f R. W. Carswell, v E. G. Scruggs. We, tho majority, recommend that the two-thirds rule prevail iu making the nomination for Senator. It. W. Carswell, it E. G. Scruggs. I, the undersigned, as minority, re commend that the majority rule prevail in making the nomination for Senator. J. A. A. West. In the adoption of tho rales recom mended, Major Cumming moved a di vision of tho question. Adopted. Upon a vote, the first resolution was unanimously adopted. Maj. Cumming mox r eil that tho third or minority resolution be substituted for tho second. In support of his motion lie advanced the statement that the only historian who had put on record as to how tho two-thirds rule obtained as a Democrat ic usage, characterized it as a device of the minority to defeat the will of the majority, through pledges to which they were committed, in the nomination of Van Buren. Still it had been adopted in a Democratic Convention of the United States, and was observed for many years. It had been found, hoxv evor, disastrous to party interests, com mencing at Charleston, in 1860, and ending xvitli 1868. As to its evil work ings, much had been learned since 1868, in the school of adversity to which the party had been subjected. He did not recall a single instance, except in this Congressional District, in 1870, whore tho rulo had been insisted upon in Geor gia, xvliere it had not been, repudiated by tho popular voto. In the State Dem ocratic Convention which nominated Gov. Smith, the question was clearly and distinctly settled—and settled for all time, until a body of liko authority should change it. Being a member of the committeo from the Convention on the question, lie stated from knowledge that a majority of that committee, after mature consideration, reported in favor of the majority rule; that a respectable minority opposed tlio majority recom mendation, and the matter xvas referred back to the Convention, when it- xvas fully discussed and decided. Ho did not think that twelx’e men should now undertake to sot up their judgment against the judgment of such men as Linton Stephens, Warren Akin and others whom memory would enable him to recall as favoring the majority rule. In addition, the Congressional Conven tion of the Distriot, in session, had just adopted the majority rule, and ho yiro tested against the Convention, as twelve apostles, should set up a now doctrine. He considered the two-thirds rule wrong iu principle, wrong in policy, and wrong in decision. Upon a vote, the motion of Maj. Cum ming prevailed xvithout dissent. On motion, tho Chairman of each delegation xvas authorized to cast tho vote of his delegation. On motion of Maj. Cumming, the Convention proceeded to tho SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE. On motion of Gen. Carsxvell, the Sec retary xvas authorized to act as teller. Mr. Phinizy, as Chairman of the Richmond delegation, announced that he xvas instructed to cast six votes for Col. Claiborne Snead. Gen. Carsxvell addressed tho Conven tion, alluding to the previous cordial al liance xvliicli had characterized tho political contests in xvliich Richmond, Jefferson and Glascock had stood shoul der to sliouldor. For thirteen years Richmond had enjoyed unbroken repre sentation in the State Senate, and again presents her candidate. In profound regrot, he stated that Jefferson and Glascock considered they were not in a position to acquiesce. Tho high tonod gentleman presented by .Rich mond was as satisfactory to Jefferson and Glascock as any that could be named, and xvould gladly support him, did they not feel that the claims of Jefferson should be respeetod. In conclusion, ho presented tho name of Col. J. G. Cain, of Jefferson, whom he endorsed for integrity, ability and a re cord equal to any young man iu the dis trict. In response, Maj. Cumming paid a handsome tribute to the public services and integrity of Col. Snead, holding his war record up as of too recent making to be lost sight of. Os all this, ho would have much to say, had he considered it in issue, which he did not. As to tlie rights insisted upon by Jefferson, lie said that during the war thero was no thought of the rights of counties or in dividuals, and the question should now bo eliminated from the calcula tion. Were thero any rights as claimed, which he repudiated, he stated that in 18G5 the nominee was Hon. Wm. Gibson, a Warren county man, from which Glascock county was f'liced, although at the time residing in Richmond county. There was no reason in the rotation rule, and he challenged any gentleman to point it out. Senators represent all other interests except bare population, wbicli was sufficiently represented in the Lower House. Tho interests cover ed by Senatorial representation were vastly greater than tho combined inter ests of Glascock and Jefferson, and hence there was no reason in Jefferson insisting upon having the nominee. If thero was no reason, it must be shown that thero was the authority of custom. Custom must be established by consent of the counties, and no such consent had ever been given. The true rule should be as to who was the best man. The declaration as to the right of custom was heard to-day for the first time. Wore the custom of rotation to be insisted upon, tho Convention should not go further back than 1808, the com mencement of our new political era. It was true that in 1868 Richmond furnish ed the Senator. Jefferson or Glascock might have had the nomination at that time, and welcome, hut they did not ask it. The question then was, who would permit himself to be sot up to be knocked down ; for that was the only prospect. A distinguished gentleman of Richmond, Alexander C. Walker, was then induced to offer himself a sacrifice. If there was any right in the matter, which he repudiated, Richmond was now entitled to the nomination, and would be for several terms ; and he would venture the assertion that if Col. Walker should claim it, both Glascock and Jefferson would accord him their ; support. He had, however, waived his claims, and Richmond presented the name of another of her high-toned, able sons for the honor ; and now, that there was prospect of victory, he called upon the Convention to let her have the nom ination. The Convention then proceeded to the FIRST BALLOT, Resulting as follows: Richmond—For Snead A Jefferson —For Cain 4 Glascock—For Cain 2 Tpere being no choice, the Conven tion held two ojLcr ballots, with the same result, when j Mr. Walton moved that the Oonven- j Ji9U take a recess until 3, p. m. The rote on this motion stood C for to 5 against. The Chairman, in casting his vote, re gretted to say that he believed there was little prospect of harmony, but seeing no reason for a recess, voted in the ne gative, making a tie. Mai. West announced that tiro Rich mond delegation were open to convic tion, if any sufficient reason could be presented why they should forego their choice of Col. Snead, to whom lie paid a high tribute for previous patriotic pub lic services. He considered Richmond entitled to the nominee as the centre of population and wealth of the district— the relative voting strength being: Rich mond, 5,559; Jefferson, 1,315; and Glas eock, 332. He invoked the Jefferson and Glascock delegations to consider the claims of Richmond. Gen. Carswell moved to change the rules adopted, so that each delegate should east his individual vote. Adopted. Under this change the Convention held the FOURTH BALLOT, With the following result: Snead G Cain G , Thore being no choice, the fifth and sixth ballots were had, with the same result. , • Gen. Carswell moved to adjourn sine die. Upon the vote there Was a tie, the Richmond delegation voting solidly against adjournment. Major West moved to take a recess until 3, p. m. Lost. Col. Stokes moved to take a rocoss for fifteen minutes. Mr. Walton took it for granted that the motion was made in good faith, and that the gentlemen would return to the Convention at the expiration of tho time mentioned. He also believed that the members of tho Convention would con fer in good faith during tho recess, and urged an effort to reconcile tho honest differences which ho believed existed. He moved to amend by taking a recess to 3, p. m. Upon a vote on the amendment there was a tio, when tho original motion was taken up, passed, and the Convention took a recess for fifteen minutes. REASSEMBLING OF TIIE CONVENTION. Major Camming moved that Colonel Snead be nominated by acclamation. The vote appeared to boa tio, and tho mover did not insist upon a division. Mr. Walton addressed tho Convention, claiming that as tho fight was to bo ipado in Richmond county, tho centre of popu lation, where special efforts were now being mado by tho Radicals, a nominee should bo selected who could control tho largest voto. Ho knew Col. Cain, and appreciated his merits as advocated by General Carswell, but lip was gen erally unknown, and he believed his nomination would imperil a Democratic triumph. General Carswell, in response, con sidered that the Democrats of Richmond were true to the principles of the party, and that they would work for tho nomi nee of the Convention, whether selected from Richmond, Jefferson or Glascock. As to the question of population, Rich mond had ignored that consideration in her County Convention, in admitting a handful from the country to equal rep resentation with the city of Augusta. In conclusion, he appealed to tho gen erosity of Richmond, pledging that in the future Jefferson and Glascock would stand by her. Major Cumming thought the Conven tion should select tho -man who could carry the largest voto here, in tho cen tre of tho population. Col. Cain was unknown, having served only one session of tho Legislature; wliilo Col. Snead was possessed of a public and a war record which would toll, anil was per sonally popular from top to bottom. Ho did not consider it unreasonable in Richmond county to insist upon the nomination of Col. Snead, with her ex cessive population and preponderating wealth over tho other counties. When Mr. Cain had served tho State as had Col. Snead, then let him ask a man who has served four weeks in tho Legislature to stand aside. Mr. Cain had not served even one session in the Legislature, and simply put forward his civil life as a claim. Six thousand votes presented Col. Snead, and sixteen hundred, on tho other hand, say it is unreasonable, and that was tho whole matter. On motion, the Convention proceeded to the SEVENTH BALLOT. Snead G Cain 6 Maj. West addressed the Convention in the interest of Col. Snead, stating that he had led his ticket in the last election, and that, as heretofore, lie would bo ablo to command tho support of tho wealthy corporations and in terests, necessary to secure success. Tho Convention thon proceeded to the EIGHTH BALLOT. With the following result: Snead G Cain 6 Maj. Cumming moved that the Con vention adjourn to 9 o’clock this morn ing. Gen. Carswell moved to adjourn sine die. Upon a vote, there was a tie, the Richmond delegation voting nay. The original motion was taken up and resulted in a tie vote. On motion of Col. Stokes, tho Conven tion took a recess for one hour—to 3:30, p. m. REASSEMBLING OF THE CONVENTION. At 3:30 the Convention ro-assembled and adjourned to the Superior Court Room. Gen. Carswell notified tho Convention that, in consequence of indisposition, Mr. Williams, of Glascock, had not been able to return to tho Convention, and had authorized his colleague, Dr. Scruggs, to cast his vote, and made a motion to that effect. Major Cumming thought the proper motion would bo to change tho rule adopted requiring tho individual vote of each delegate. He opposed Gen. Cars well’s motion, and moved to adjourn to 9 o’clock this morning, when, in all probability, Mr. Williams would be able to take his seat. General Carswell announced that it was the purpose of Mr. Williams, who was on his way to Now York, to leave the city during tho night. He also did not know that the remainder of the del egations of Jefferson and Glascock remain until morning, as they had al ready devoted a whole day to the trust confided to them, and their business called them home. Further, that in the event no definite result was reached by the Convention, it was not probable tliat those counties would bo represented at any future meeting for the selection of a candidate in the present campaign. Maj. Cumming, while conscious of the ntrength of the Richmond delegation, in view of the. absence of Mr. Williams, was not disposed to take any snap judg ment on tho Convention in the matter of nomination, but would offer a con cession—that the Convention adjourn until 9 o’clock this morning, when Mr. Williams would doubtless be in his seat. He hoped that gentlemen would not al low considerations of private conven ience to interfere with the discharge of the public duty they were selected to perform. The sendee of the delegates was not limited to any particular day,or any precise hour of that day. They might remain until the first Wednesday in October, when the people would take the matter of nomination out of their hands. Where was Mr. Williams’ proxy ? Without that, it could be taken that he had determined that it was best that a nomination should bo made, and had remained away for that purpose. If the absent delegate was able to go to New York, he was certainly able to attend the Convention. JEFFERSON ASKS TIME. Gen. Carswell asked time for a con ference prior to the vote on his resolu tion. Granted. I Mr. Scruggs, after conference, mode ' • • .1. — ~ the statement that as the Convention re fused to allow him to cast the vote of his county, he asked leave to withdraw. Major Cumming protested against any false issue being made. The only ques tion before the Convention was to ad journ to 9 o’clock tliis morning. Gen. Cars.well thought the gentlemen could as well demonstrate their sincerity in allowing Dr. Scruggs to east the vote of his comity at the time, as this morn ing. and Jefferson would sustain the action of Mr. Scruggs, and would also withdraw, if it was tho purpose of tho gentlemen not to allow Dr. Scruggs to east the vote of his county. Major Cumming characterized this as a premature bolt, and insisted that the only question was upon adjournment. Gefi. Carswell said that whenever he thought the time had arrived, he was prepared to accept tho responsibility of a bolt, Jefferson knowing her rights and responsibilities in the matter. Tho Convention then adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning. THE SENATORIAL DEAD LOCK. Reassembling of the Convention All Efforts at Compromise Fail The Glascock and Jefferson Delegates IV itlidraw —Col. Snead Nominated - Col. Cain Nominated—Two Tickets in the Field. After vainly endeavoring to select a candidate on Thursday, the Convention adjourned to meet tho next morning and make another attempt. The dead-look excited a good deal of interest in the city, and a good many spectators were in the room to witness the proceedings by tho time the hour of meetingarrivod. Tho Senatorial Convention of the Eighteenth Senatorial District roossom bled in the City Hall yesterday morning, at nino o’clock, Hon. Marcus A. Evans in tho Chair. THE GLASCOCK DELEGATES. Tho Secretary called the roll of tho delegates. All were present except Mr. Williams, of Glascock. Dr. Usry stated that ho was a delegato to tho Convention and had made Mr. Williams his alternate. Mr. Williams now being absent, ho took his seat. Mr. Phinizy objected to Dr. Usry hav ing a seat in tho Convention. Accord ing to tho proceedings of tho meeting held in Glascock county, as published, in the city papers, Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Williams were tho delegates to tho Con vention. Where was Mr. Williams’ written authority to Dr. Usry, and what right had a delegate to delegate liis pow ers ? Dr. Usry stated the delegates were ap pointed four weeks ago, and ho was one of them. Two woeks afterwards ho was also appointed a Congressional delegate. Mr. Williams was compelled to leave the city, and ho took his placo. Mr. Phinizy withdrew his objection. A PLAN. Dr. Usry presented tho following res olution : Whereas, Augusta has heretofore en joyed the representation of the Eight eenth District in tho Senate of Goorgia, and in view of tlio fact that wo have no desiro to totally ignore the claims of the agricultural interests of tho Eighteenth District to representation in the Senate; therefore, bo it Jlesolvcd, That we will accord to tho counties of Jefferson and Glascock, the selection of the candidate for tho next Senatorial term. Gen. Carswell moved its adoption. Major West asked if tlio words next Senatorial term applied to that term Commencing foul - years hence. If Rich mond’s candidate wa3 given tho nomina tion now either of the other counties could have it hereafter. Gen. Carswell said the resolutions ap plied to tho term commencing in Janu ary next. Major. Cumming said tho preamble contained assertions which should not receive tho sanction of tho Convention. It recited that Augusta had enjoyed tho office of Senator sineo the present sys tem was established. In 1863 General Wright was elected—a gentleman who had moved from Jefferson but a few months prior to the war. Jefferson and Glascock presented no candidates. In 18G5 Judge Gibson was made Senator, Imtnoitlierof the other counties claimed it. In 1868,when defeat was certain and rio one wished to run, Richmond furn ished a man who sacrificed himself in order to preserve tho party organization. Why didn’t tho other counties advocate tho rotation doctrine in 1868 ? That was their timo. Richmond, so far from being ignored, should be rewarded by an additional term for furnishing a man for tho slaughter. 116 couldn’t allow tho preamble to pass in silenco. Dr. Usry said Glascock’s claims had never boon recognized. For eleven years Richmond had it and now wanted it for four years more. In tho fifteenth year they presented a man and Rich mond rejected him. Tho resolutions wero presented to make the Convention define its position. General Carswell thought tho pre amble only recited the facts. The Senatorial system was organized in 1859, and Judge Gibson, of Augusta, was presented by Richmond as a candidate. Maj. Cumming said tho system was organized in 1861. General Carswell said he thought ho was right, and Judge Gibson was a candidate against Col. Walker. Maj. Cumming said in 185!) Tlios. W. Miller w r as elected a Senator from Rich mond, and in 18G0 Mr. Jno. Davison was elected. The present system was or ganized in 1861. General Carswell said Maj. Cifinming was right. But in 1861 Judge Gibson was elected, and in 18G3 Gen. Wright received it. In 1805 Judge Gibson re ceived it again, and in 1808 Col. Walker and Mr. Conley, both of Augusta, ran. If General Wright had not been a repre sentative man of Richmond he.would’nt have been elected, neither would Judge Gibson. If Conley was not a represen tative man he was a merchant here, and elocted from Richmond cyunty. He now asked that Richmond county share the honors with her sister counties ; "yet they were invited here, and coolly told Richmond would not yield. Ho made one last appeal to Richmond to show magnanimi ty. Ho asked that Richmond yield one term in fifteen years. Jeffer son and Glascock were the natural allies of Augusta. They had -supported all her political aspirations. In 1870 Richmond county presented General Wright as a candidate for Congress, and Jefferson supported him as an unit. On yesterday in the Congressional Con vention Richmond again presented Gen. Wright, and Jefferson again gave him her united support in the Convention, and would give him the same support in the campaign. Let Richmond yield the Senatorship to Jefferson. . ANOTHER FLAN. Major West stated that in 1870 Rich mond county and her friends nominated General Carswell for Congress against Corker, and he declined. Col. Snead himself went to General Carswell and tendered and gave him the nomination. Asa substitute for Dr. Usry’s resolu tions, he introduced the following resolu tion : Unsolved, That tho next Senatorial term, tho ono four years hence, and not the present term, be awarded to Jeffer son county and Glascock, and as indi viduals we pledge our best efforts to secure the success of this resolution. General Carswell said.he w r as willing if Dr. Usry’s resolutions were adopted Richmond should liavo two or three terms to Jefferson’s and Glascock’s one. But tho rule must be established now and Jefferson’s claims bo recognized now. BOTH COMPROMISES REJECTED. The substitute was put and tho vote was as follows : Ayes r> Nays G So the substitute was lost. The original resolutions were put and the vote was as follows : Ayes G Nays G So the resolution was lost. Maj. Cumming suggested that in order to save time while the voting progressed, only one side lie required to stand up, as • tho result was always the same. Tho Chair thought the suggestion n good one. a conference. Mr. Phinizy moved that a ballot be taken, but tho motion was suspended for a conference. A WITHDBWAL. Dr. Usry said his professional busi ness required him to return homo and ho could not remain away longer. He saw that Glascock’s wishes would not he consulted or regarded by Richmond and there was no use in remaining longer. Tho Glascock delegation would withdraw. Gen. Carswell said Jefferson came in no factious spirit to select a candidate. They lmd labored faithfully to effect a settlement, but to no purpose. Rich mond hud refused to yield to any settle ment which Jefferson had proposed, and had insisted upon again naming tho , candidate for tho Senate, though she had had the Senator for the past eleven years. Dr. Usry’s resolutions, which embodied tho views of Glasscock and Jefferson, been defeated by Rich mond, and it was useless to consume farther time in unavailing discussions and fruitless ballottiugs. Tho Jefferson delegation would withdraw with the Glascock delegation. Major Cumming said that ho desired to say that he thought tho proposed withdrawal was premature. Tho Rich mond delegation, comprising one-half of the Convention, was charged with obstinancy. 110 would say that tho other half had'exliibited equal firmness. Neither had yiolded anything. Each had stood equally firm up to this time. Rut it was too early to despair. All expe dients had not boon exhausted. Tho Convention had spent fractions of two days without coming to a conclusion. It might do bettor if it adjourned over till somo timo during next week, lie desired to state to the gentlemen from Glascock and Jefferson that the Rich mond delegation proposed to meet them in adjourned Convention next week ; and inasmuch as they had been put to the inconvenience of coming to Augusta to attend the Convention, the adjourned meeting could bo hold at a place se lected by thomsolvos. It was duo their constituents to make one more effort for a harmonious nomination. Tho Chair thanked tlio Richmond delegation for their kindness and cour tesy, and tho forbearance which they had displayed to him wliilo he had oc cupied tho position of Chairman of tho Convention. As they had refused to yield anything to his county, and the delegates from Jefferson had determined to withdraw, ho must go with thorn. The four delegates from Jefferson and tho two from Glascock then retired from tho room. Major Cumming moved to reorganize by calling Mi - . Walton to tho Chair. Carried. Major Cumming then said that though they composed tho Convention, and could nominate their candidate at once, still ho was not disposed to act hastily; and, therefore, moved an adjournment subject to the call of tho Chairman. Car ried. TIIE WITHDRAWING DELEGATES From Jefferson and Glascock retired to another room, where they remained a few minutes in consultation, and then decided to have another meeting at tho Globe Hotel that afternoon, at 3 o’clock. ANOTHER MEETING Was hold at one o’clock by tho dele gates who remained in tho Convention, Mr. Walton in tho Chair. Major Cumming offered tho following resolutions: Jicsolvcd, That this Convention re grets tho withdrawal of tho delegates representing the counties of Jefferson and Glascock, and without questioning tlio purity of tho motives of said dele gates in so withdrawing, this Conven tion regards tlieir action as unwise and hasty, and tlieir failure to accept the offer of an adjournment to such time and place aswould suitthoirconvonienco a rejection of an attompt, mado in good faith, to bring about harmony in tho Convention. Jlr,solved, That this Convention hav ing taken a recess, in tho hope that tho seceding delegations would •reconsider their action and resume their seats, and having learned with regret that they are not likely to do so, will now go forward and perform tho duty for which it was constituted, and nominate tho candi date of tho Democratic party for Sena tor of tho Eighteenth Senatorial Dis trict. Tho resolutions wero unanimously adopted. A NOMINATION. Mr. Phinizy said as they represented tho only duly constituted organization of tho Democratic party of tho district, ho moved to nominate Col. Claiborne Snead by acclamation. Carried; and Col. Snead was doclarod tho nominee. AN ADDRESS. Major West offered tho following: Resolved, That a committee of throe lie appointed by the Chair to prepare an addrt?ss to tho people of the district, setting forth the claims of tho lion. Claiborno Snead to their support, ami tho reasons which have induced us to present him as a candidate for their suf frages. Maj. West stated that he wished the resolution passod, in order that an ad dress might be prepared, which would satisfactorily explain to the people of tho district tho truo state of affairs, and tho causes which led to tho nomination just made, no wanted tho voters of the district to know that the delegates who withdrew had not been fighting for tho rights of their counties, but for the advancement of other interests. That morning ho saw that tho friends of Col. Snead were not disposed to go over to Col. Cain, nor wero the friends of the latter gentleman willing to vote for tho former. In order to bring about har mony, ho was willing to comply with tho claims of Jefferson. Ho had gone to the other side and proposed to them to take up an outsido man from Jefferson, and promised to nominate Hon. Joseph 11. Wilkins if they would support him. Mr. Wilkins was a gentleman of great ability, of irreproachablo character, and ono who had mmy friends in tho dis trict. He was popular in Richmond, and would mako a good run in this county. lie had made the offer in good faith, and for the purpose of bringing to a close tho labors of tho Convention. Tim offer was rejected, and he then felt that it was useless to attempt any com promise. He wanted all these facts to go before the people, and moved the adoption of his resolution. The resolution was adopted, and tho Chair appointed as this committee Messrs. West, Cumming and Phinizy. On motion, the Chair was added to the committee. On motion, the Convention adjourned sine die. In the afternoon there was an informal meeting at the City Hall of the gentle men composing the Richmond delega tion, but no further action was taken. In the afternoon tho ‘Jefferson and Glascock delegations held a meeting at tho Globe Hotel, and unanimously nominated Col. James G. Cain, of Jef ferson. The following is the card which they addressed to tho people of tho dis trict : To the People of Richmond, Jefferson and Glascock Cos unties, Composing the 18 th Senatorial IHstrict: By invitation from the county of Rich mond, we have met delegates from Rich mond in Convention, to nominate a can didate for Senator from tho 18th Sena torial District. Richmond county having enjoyed tho continuous representation of this District in tho State Senate since the organization of tho Senatorial Dis tricts in 1861, when this call for a Con vention was mado, it was supposed by the peoplo of Jefferson and Glascock counties that some consideration would be given to their just and rightful claim to tho Senatorial representation for the next term. Astor one and a half diy’s session of the Convention, during which we have labored earnestly and zealously to agree upon a nomina tion, wo have been unable to do so, and find that no nomination will bo accepta ble to tlip delegatee from Riohmond un less the candidate selected he from the county of’Richmond. The people of Jefferson and Glascock feel that they are justly entitled to a fair sliare of the representation in tho Senate, and that they are supported in tliis reasonable demand by a large portion of the people of Richmond county. iVlieving there fore, that our action v ill be supported by a large majority of the people of the Distnef’ we, the delegates of Jefferson and Glascock counties, representing our respective comities, respectfully present, for your suffrages Col. .1 nines'G. Cain, as a candidate to represent the Eighteenth District in tho next Senate of Georgia. R. W. Carswell* M. A. Evans, J. H. IV H.IIILL, Wm. A. Stokes, Delegates from Jefferson county.. J. E. Usry, . E. G. Scruggs, Delegates from Glascock County. Augusta, Ga., September 13th, 1872. An Address to the People of the Eighteenth Senatorial District. Tho undersigned, in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the Democratic Convention of tho Eighteenth Senato rial District, which assembled at, Au gusta, September 12th, 1872, havo the honor to lay before the people of the district the following address, in which the undersigned propose to state the cir cumstances under which Hon. Clai borne Snead was made tho Democratic nominee for the office of Senator, and the reasons why he should be supported. Soon aftor tho Convention assembled it bocamo apparent that the delegations from Glascock and Jefferson would insist upon tho nomination of a gentleman from Jefferson as (i rir/ht. Tliis alleged right was based upon tho assumption of tho existence of a rule, by which the counties composing the district, should have the nomination of the candidate in rotation, and upon tho statement that Richmond county, from the commence ment of the existing Senatorial system, had constantly had the Senator; to this it was replied : That tho present Sena torial system commenced during the war; that while the war continued, civil offices were not sought after, but were bestowed, without reference to territorial divisions, as compliments and as affording temporary respito from the fatigues of active servico to gallant soldiers ; that Gen. Wright, whose residence had been in Jefferson till a few months before the war, and whose actual place, from the commence ment of tlio war, had been in the army; a man native of Jefferson, all of whoso civil life, except throe or four months, had been spent in Jefferson,was chosen, not as a Richmond county man, but for his fitness, and certainly as a t,ruo representative of Jefferson; that, in 1865, when tlio nomination, was made for Senator, there Was no contest and no intention of such a protended rule; that at the next nomination, in 1868, Richmond county would have gladly found relief in the existence of such a rule of tlio Democratic party of the district, for that party was then confronted by certain defeat; that neither Jefferson nor Glascock lmd anything to say at that, time about rota tion in nomination, but that Richmond county was loft to put up a man, as she did in the person of one of her most distinguished citizens, for the inevitable sacrifice; that thisjuomination, in 1868, so far from being charged against Rich mond, should be credited in her favor, and should he tJio commencement of a new count; that the facts above set forth compose the true and fair history of t lio Senatorahip of tliis district; tiiat tliis history does not diseloso tho existence of ally such rule in the past, and that the rule is now heard of for first time; that if tho adoption of such a rule for the fufuro'is desired, tho wisdom and propriety of it will bo temperately dis cussed, butits present existence is firmly denied. Acting upon those opposing views, tho delegations from Jefferson and Glascock, on tlio one part,, presented the name of a gentleman, and demanded his nomina tion as a right ; and the Richmond dele gation, on tlio other part, composing a half of the Convention, denying the right, presented the namoof agentleman whom, without disparagement to his opponent, they considered in all respects more available, and, in the severe contest about to onsuo before tho people, more certain to bring out the strength of tho Democratic party. Tho first, session of the Convention was consumed in fruit less presentations on each side of their re spective views, with occasional ballot ings I’rior to tho assembling of the Con vention the second day, it was informal ly proposed to the Jefferson uml Glas cock delegations to substitute the name of another gentleman from Jefferson. This was declined. When- tho Convention reassembled resolutions, prepared by a delegate from Jefferson, worn introduced by a delegate from Glasooek - , reiterating the right of Jefferson to have tlio nomination. Tho Richmond delegation, conceiving that tho preamble contained an unfair re cital as to the previous Senatorial nomi nations, and strongly intimated the ex istence on the part of tho city of Augusta of an absurd enmity to tho agricultural interests of tho district, voted against this resolution, and of fered as a substitute a resolution pledg ing tlio support of Richmond in the next Senatorial nomination to tlio can didate of Jefferson and Glascock. This resolution was voted down by tlio dele gates from those counties ; and, after a short conference among themselves, those delegates declared tlieir purpose to withdraw from the Convention. The Richmond delegation desired them to stay at least long enough to hear a prop osition which was then distinctly made to them, to-wit: That tho Convention adjourn over a few days to such place as would suit the convenience of the Jes- forson and Glascock delegates; that time might bo given to consider ; that feel ings, excited by discussion, might sub side, and another effort be made for a harmonious nomination. The seceding delegates waited long enough to hear tho proposition, but, favoring the Con vention with no answer whatever, with drew therefrom. Tho Convention then took a recess of two hours, hoping that the retired members would reconsider their action and return. This, however, they failed to do, and the Convention, on reassem bling, nominated the only candidate be fore it—Hon. Claiborne Snead —by accla mation. So much for tho circumstances under which the regular Democratic candidate for the Senatorship of tho Eighteenth Senatorial District was nominated. The undersigned desires further to present briefly to tho peoplo of the District some reasons why he should be support ed. They will be found in the considera tions which moved the undersigned to support him before the Convention. Col. Snead’s personal qualities fit him for the position. He is sensible, clear headed, firm, unswerving in his integ rity, and an upholder of the right, whether the same bo popular or unpop ular. lie is at least the peer of his op ponent in the host qualities attributed to the hitter. His past servieos to his Htate and par ty give him a greatly superior claim. He was among tho very first to volun t. "r in the late war, and during tho so, years of its continuance, on tho battle-field and in prison, with wounds, and in captivity, he bore tes timony to his devotion to his country and his duty. After the war he was elected to Governor Jenkins'Legislature and served in it most acceptably to his constituents. He was a member of the last Legislature, and both on the floor of tho House and as a leading member of an important special committee, served the State fearlessly and well. Mis experience in civil office is much larger than that of his opponent, whose whole civil career is limited to a seat for four or five weeks—less than one session—in the Lower House of tho General Assem bly. He is tliorougly acquainted with the wants of his constituents. Though residing and reared in a city, he has been for several years a planter, and his paramount pecuniary interests ure in agriculture. lie is very popular. In Richmond county, where three-fourths of tho pop ulation of tho district reside, whilo justly and actually not obnoxious to any portion of the population, ho would bring out in its fullest strength that portion —the intelligent white popula tion —from which a true Democratic candidate expects and desires to obtain his chief support. Lastly, he is tho regular nominee of the party. Whatever may have been the merit of tho views of the seceding delegates, their hasty withdrawal, in tho face of a proposition to adjourn to a time and place to suit their convenience, made their action nothing loss than a bolt, and deprived them of all authority to mako a nomination and left tho re maining delegates as the only legal body. Fellow-citizens, in the name of talio Democratic party of the Eighteenth Senatorial District, wo commend Hon. Claiborne Snead to your suff rages. J. A. A. West, Job. B. Cumming, John Phinizy, Jb., Wm. A. Walton, Committeo. A Suit Aoainst Senator Sohukz.— The Treasury Department will in u sow days institute a suit against Carl Sclmrz while Minister to Spain in 18G1 for a de ficiency in his account of $1,013 91. Tho account was audited by tho Fifth Audi tor on Friday, and sent to tho First Comptroller for final adjustment.
