The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-07-27
Unson Repubiiean Convontlon.
THIRD AND LAST DAY. ~.

The Convention assembled about
half-past 10 o'clock. After prayer by y
Rev. David Pickett, the journal was
read and confirmed. s,
a communication was received
from Mr.. L. Boozer, OF Lexington,
regretting that the state of his health
prevented his attendance at the Con-
vention. He fully endorsed the
movement, and regretted the disrup-
tion of the Union and the late bloody
war consequent. The letter was fled
among the archives of the Conven-
tion.
President Gleaves announced that
the Convention had proceeded thus
far harmoniously and pleasantly. All
members had an opportunity Of ex-
pressing themselves freely. They
had been sent here, he said, to estab-
lish platform cooperating with the
great Republican party of the conn-
try. AS the cornerstone of the great
structure which they had laid was
done, after invoking Divine assist
ance, he believed it had been put
down so firmly that it never could be
taken up. The platform adopted was
democratic, not aristocratic; it was
for the benefit of the poor man as
well rs tho rich man. Stand up for
the platform. Take up man, not
for his color, but for his ability. If
man is found incompetent, when
his one-year term is out, upset him; {;
don't let the worm of corruption in
Jure him. Organize leagues; induce
every one to attend. SO net that,
when our State is again brought for
ward for admission to the Union Of
States, she will be received with open
arms. AS education was the great
necessity, he advised that one and all
use their utmost endeavors to i'm
prove 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, Mr.. Bowen re-
fiected on the position occupied by
United States Marshal Epping; to
which Mr.. Z. replied, that he was not
there in any other character than
simply Mr.. Epping. Mr.. b. said, in
from Il Georgia Senator: "That ii
you shot into pack of dogs, you can
tell which ono has been hit by the
noise he makes"
The Committee OH Nomination,
through their Chairman, reported the
| following
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
PTeSilem-B. L. Whittemore, Dar-
lington.
Nce-Presidem-B. F. Randolph,
Orangeburg.
iSecretmy-w. J. McKinsley, OF
Charleston.
7reasmer-J. P. Ne. Epping, of
Charleston.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Beaufort. j. Wright.
Charleston-G. Pillsbury.
Richland-C. M. Wilder.
Orangeburg-J. r. Sasportas.
Marion-H. Z. Hayne.
Kershaw-J. r. ellison.
Barnwoll-Charles Leslie.
Anderson-Samuel Johnson.
York-Jobn w. Mead.
Colleton-Wm. NJ. Viney.
Chester-B. Burton.
Sumter-Wm. e. Johnston.
Darlington-Rev. j. Z. Brockin.
ton.
Lexington-John S. Hendrix.
Fairfie!d-Samuel B. Clowney.
Wilson Cook.
Clarendon-Charles Dixon.
Abbeville-H. J. Lomax.
Newberry-Matthcw Gray.
Georgetown-Jos. H. Rainey.
Chesterfeld-H. l.. Shrewsbury.
81 Districts represented; 0 unrep
resented.
The Committee recommend thai
/ the vacancies in the other Districts
be filled rs soon rs possible by the
Executive Committee.
The report and recommendation Of
the Committee were adopted.
Mr.. Leslie, who made use of ex
pressions, yesterday, that were con
strued into an insult to the Conven
ton, after permission granted by the
Chair, apologized, and was re-admit
ted. He was then allowed to make 6
few remarks, in which he asserted
that he had been prosecuted ani
howled at by all the "rebels;" at
tempts had been made to murder
him-men, with five revolvers buck
led around them, being on his track
his fences were burned, and he wa.
finally forced to take refuge in {
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