vention) be presented to the Legislature by the Hon. Chancellor Johnson.
Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed by the president of this meeting to communicate with the action of this meeting to communicate with Solicitor Wiggins, and to notify him of the action of this convention; and that said committee be instructed to assure him that this convention is not prompted by any impure motives or personal animosity for him in taking this action, but alone for the interest of the country, and for the peace, . . . .
Vote of Marion County in 1870 Reform Republican Marion 372 511 Friendship 79 65 Mars Bluff 84 192 Berry's X Roads 196 178 Mullins 196 124 Aliens 72 33 High Hill 176 37 Old Ark 23 17 Cains 121 120 McMilans 105 36 Little Rock 277 204 Aeriel 130 57 Stones 62 73 Jeffries Creek 67 224 Old Neck 80 67 Campbells Bridge 151 56 Totals 2191 1994 "It will be seen from the above statement that the reform movement in 1870 carried the county by a majority of 207 votes. In that election the fight was between the Conservatives and the Republicans—the whites against the blacks. In fact it was a question of color, for both races voted solidly. Now it is different. The Republicans have inaugurated the Reform movement, and the fight on the 3d of November will be between the two wings of this party. The problem then is easy to solve. The Reform movement will carry Marion County by an overwhelming majority."
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