Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-04-06


Liberties of the country, and to suppress rebel
lion, and that the people will not suffer this
faith to be violated or Impaired but all dybts
incnrred to support the rebellion, as they were
unlaYful, void aud of no obligation, shall
never be assumed by the L'nitrt States, nor
shall South Carolina he permitted to pay any
debtWhatevcr, which was contracted to aid
the rebellion in any form.
w That the nation owes to the brave men,
whlt$Ydnd cDorcd, of our, army, md navy a
debtsE; lasting gratitude; for their heroic ser.
vcesFin defence of the Constitution and the
Union. and that while We cherish with ten.
der NF' ction the memories of the fallen, we
pledge TO their widows and orphans the Ma.
tiom's care and protection
VI That as republican institutions cannot
be preserved unless Intelligence be generally
dilfnsrd among all classes, we will demand of
our Legislature a uniform system of common
schools, Which shall be open to all, without
distinction of race, color, or previous condi.
tionr-such system to be supportc by gen
cral tax upon at kinds of property
VI. That we will favor u liberal system of
pubic improvements, such AS railroads, canals
and ether works, aud also such system OF
awarding contracts Tor the same as will give
all cur fellow -citzcns an equal and fair chance
to share in them
VII That We will also insist upon such
modification of the laws of the State ms will
40 away with Imprisonment for debt except
Tor fraud, aud imprisonment Of witnesses OK.
cert for w!lul absence, and especially to abol
Sh entirely and forever The h;rlarous custom
OF corporcal punishment for crime or any 9TH
or cause.
VIII. That as large land monopolies tend
only to make the rich richer, and the poor
poorer, and are rIlnnus to the agricultural,
commercial and social interests of the State,
the Legislature should offer every practicable
in1urrmcnt for the division and sale of unoc-
cnpicd lands among the poorer classes, and as
IN encouragement to immigrants to settle in
our State.
lX. That the law OF rirctmcni and distrant
should be so modified rs To protect equally the
land lord and the tenant.
II. That provision should be made for the
rxcTIni'" "fti,o '' poor m,a''. hnnc@tonu."
%i. That the interests of the State demand
revision Of the entire code of laws, and the
reorganization of the courts.
XII. That the interests not only of the
State, but of tie Whole country demand eve
ry possible guarantee for the pcrpetuiy of all
the rights conferred upon the newly cniran
chiScd portion of our fellow citizens, aud that
in the nSc Of the sacred right of the elective
franchise, we will seek to elevate to Offices of
trust and honor only those who arc truly loyal,
honest and capable, irrespective OF race, color
or previous condition.
XIII. That considerations Of Justice and
humanity demands provision, by the Lcgisa
turc, for the protection and support of all the
aged, lnhrm aud helpless puor, irrespective Of
race, color, or previous condition.
NlV. That We will not support any candi
datc for Office, who will not openly endorse
advocate and defend the principles adopted
by the Union Republican Party as herein set
forth.
XIV. Relying upon Divine Providence for
wisdom in our councils, efficiency in action,
harmony among ourselves, "with malice to-
wards none, and charity to ALL" we pledge
our earnest aud best efforts for the re-
turn of ponce aud prosperity to all our people,
and an early representation of our beloved
State in the Congress of the U. States
LETTER FROM SENATOR SHERMAN.-W
notice in the Macon Journal and Mes
sengcr," Of the 10Th, the following letter to
Col w. *. DcGrffcnrcid, of that city:
UNITED STATES SENATE CnAMBrR.
WAsuINaToN. March -, 1867
Dear Sir: Your letter of the 9Th instant
is received. The hill you referred to was
passed in the earnest hope that it would tend
to the full restoration of all the States to all
their rights in the Union. 7 II" sixth section
think too harsh, but it was put in the House
as the result Of opposition from both cxsromcs
1T the request of large numbers from the
South, We arc passing supplementary act to
provide machinery of reconstruction. The
original bill left all this to each State lut
there was danger of double organizations aud
conventions, and therefore. to avoid further
strife or difference, this new aot will be pass
ed. 1t is merely scalfoldng.
My earnest conviction is, that the South
should not forceo this opportunity to be re-
stored to representation and you may rely
upon it, that a majority in both Houses will
adhere to this offer, and execute it in good
faith and to the letter, if your people will do
likewise. Neither section can be prosperous
while the present condition Of military sur
veilance prevails. You can do as you please
with this Very truly yours.