The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-29

open arms. AS education was the great necessity,
he advised that one and oil use their utmost en-
deavors to improve themselves, and more particu-
larly the rising generation; send the children to
school. In the further proceedings, act as men,
and act as Republicans.
During debate, MIR. Bowen reflected on the
position occupied by United States Marshal Ep-
ping; to which Mr.. E. replied that he was not
there in any other character than simply Mr.. Ep;;
ping. Mr.. B. said, in response, that ho would
only quote from Georgia senator: THAT il you
shot into pack Of dogs, you can tell which one
has been hit by the noise he Makes
The Committee on Nominations through their
Chairman, reported tho following
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President-B. F. Whittenrore, Darlington.
vice-President- T. Randolph, Orangeburg.
Secretary-W. J. McKinsley, Of Charleston.
Treasurer-J. P. NJ. Epping, Of Charleston.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Beaufort, J. Wright.
Charleston-G, Pillsbury.
Richland-C. NJ. Wilder.
Orangeburg--J: R. sSasportas.
Marion-H. E. Hayne.
Kershaw-J. r. ellison.
Barnwell-Charles Leslie.
Anderson-Samuel Johnson.
York-John W. Mead.
Colleton-Wm. NJ. Vney.
Chester-B. Burton.
Sumter--Wm. E. Johnston.
Darlington-Rev. J. E. Brockinton.
L6XlQRUOu-JOuu .. nCuuTlA,
Fairfield Samuel B. Clowney.
Greenville-Wilson Cook.
Clarendon-Charles Dixon.
Abbeville-H. j. Lomax.
Newberry-Matthew Gray.
Georgetown-Jos. H. Rainey.
Chesterfeld-H. L. Shrewsbury.
81 Districts represented; untepresented.
The Committee recommended that the vacancies
in tho other Districts be filled as soon Us possible
by the Executive Committee.
Il lot Ne fhan
tee were adopted.
Mr. Leslie, who made use of expressions yes
terday that were construed into an insult to tho
Convention, after permission granted by the Ch air.
apologized ,and was readmitted. Ho was then al
lowed to make O few remarks, in which he assert
ed that he had been prosecuted and howled at by
all the ''rebels;" attempts had been made to mur-
der him--men, with five reyolvers bucklcd around
them, being on his track; his fences were burned,
and no was finally forced to take refuge in the
swamp, and his plantation-a most valuable one,
well stocked-was nearly ruined He was q friend Of
the colored man. IS for his completely with the
corn question with which he had been charged, he
would state that after he found that the officer in
chal &c of the corn which was to be distributed to
the poor Of the District was contining his contr-
buttons to tho whites alone, he proceeded to
Charleston and obtained another supply, which, to
balance the account, he distributed to the blacks
Ho was satisfied the members OF tho Convention
from his District would certify to his statements
Tho Chairman here again requested the Finance
Committee to mako call on ali persons present
delegates as well as visitors-to contribute their
mites towards "greasing tho machinery" when
the Committee Mt once proceeded with. theimatter.
After which the Convention adjourned, to meet
this afternoon, at o'clock.
The Convention reassemblcd at o'clock, and
business was proceed with.
Tho following communication was read:
To the President Of The Union Republican Party
of South Carolina
| SIR: l am suro there is no one more sincerely
attached to tho principles Of that great National
| Union Republican party which has saved the ma
| ton from ACKNOWLEDGMENT and now presides over
it's destinies than I am Its great idea of entire
equality for all in the eyes Of the law, regardless
| of race or color, I most heartily endorse. But
there has been spirit of violent radicalism mani
tested in the Convention of South Carolina that l
regard far from the principles; OF the party we
principle. wo ought simply to have adopted.
There aro several articles in The platform
which I consider simply impolitic, and
more likely to injure.. the party than to
benefit. l believe the policy of the Convention
should have been one of moderation and concilia-
tion instead Of ono of violence to open old wounds.
But if Arucle No A. once defeated and then brought
ND again at moro favorable time, means any
thing, il means what no lover Of law, order and
| Justice to all men can possibly sanction. AS 1t
would be impossible for me to pledge myself to
support any man as candidate who endorsed the
princp 3 of spoliation indicated in that article,
feel that cannot, consistently with Article No. 13
| of the platform, remain member Of tho CoIfven-
tion therefore very respectfully request that
my name be struck out. Most respectfully your
obedient servant,
B. o. DUNCAN, of Ncwberry.
Columbia, Friday, July 26, 1867.
| The letter OF resignation was accepted, when
the President stated in reply that he was glad the
Convention had such platform, that no Judas
can remain.
Mr.. J. J. Wright offered the following preamble
and resolution, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas it is alleged by the opponents of repnb-
| lcan liberty and congressional reconstruction that
| the Union Republican party Of South Carolina is
organized by and in the exclusive interests OF one
race; therefore,
Resoloed, That we, in Convention assembled,
| hereby declare such sentiment entirely without
foundation; that on the other hand, all citizens of
South Carolina loyal to the nation and tho princI-
pies of the national Republican party arc cordial
~ invited to cooperate with us in placing South
Carolina in q proud position among the States OF
tho Union.
w. J. Whpper introduced q resolution, which
was adopted, that the thanks of the Convention
be rendered to the Columbia Phoenix, for the faith.
full reports Of the proceedings published every
! morning.
Resolutions were offered and unanimously adopt
cd returning the thanks OF the Convention to the
| Sergeant-at-Arms and Secretaries, for their ser.
vices gratuitousy rendered.
| The committee on Finance reported that the eX-
pcnscs of the Convention amounted te only S3G2t
-S35 for rent of hall and 81 % for stationery; that
| the collections amounted to SIG.
The Convention then adjourned Su e die.
The postoficc of the Chairman OF the State Cen
tral Committee-B. F. Whittemorc-is Darlington
sc,