The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-03-04
For the anderson Inteliigeneer.
PUBLIC MEETING.
ANDERSON. Marcl

ANDERSON, March =, 1868.
meeting of the citizens Of Anderson District
was held this day in the Court House. On motion,
DR.. O. II. Broyles was called to the Chair, and
Geo. Munro requested 10 act rs Secretary
The Chairman then explained the object of the
meeting to I've the formation of party 10 act in
concert with the Democratic party ut the North for
the purpose of uphciding the Constitution OF tho
United States and for securing the rights Of the
States in the Union.
The following gcntlcmcn-Judgc ]. S. Murray,
Gen. j. W. Harrison and James y. lloy: Esq,
were then called upon, and responded Ill able and
earnest speeches, urging upon the people The ne
cessity of forming themselves into associations III
every town, village and neghborhood for the pur-
pose of acting with tie National Democratic party
in the Northern States, in order to strengthen
and encourage them in their noble and patriotic
resistance to the tyranny of reckless Congress.
whose sole purpose seems TO he TO destroy the llb-
critics of their country. and establish negro dcs-
po,sm ut the South
The following resolutions we're offered by ]. A.
IIoyt, Esq, and unanimously adopted:
Rcsoiccd That we declare our unnllcrable dcvo-
ion to tlse principles of Constitutional liberty and
our leaiy 10 the government vi the United SIaIcs
as set forth in The Federal Constitution.
Resoired That we sincerely and i'll good faith
accept he legitimate and legal results OF the late
war. and do hereby rcilerc the Ot-repcaie ed dcca-
ration ol the Southern people, that We nlosl hear
ily desire peace and concord with our SISTER States,
and with The entire people OF The Cnllci States.
Rcsoired, That regarding the Constitution of the
Ill illo MI
minis,ration. of the government, and that the pow
ers Of the Executive, Legislative nnd judicial de-
parlncnls are equal ant, ot,nnie, as defined 10y
that instrument, we do sOlcuny protest against
the enforcement upon people OF the Recun-
struclion Acts and policy Of Congress- MS uncon-
stitutOnal, unwise and destructive TO society, and
violatirc of TINT great principle anu distinctive
feature of American politics. that each State shall
have the exclusive control of its own internal af
fairs.
Resolred, That while We are nnalterbly opposed
to political and social equality with tie black race,
we yet have unjust prcjndlccs against that race,
and are willing 10 protect hcul, BY just laws, i'll
NIL their civil rights. and To confer upon them all
privileges which can he done consistently with the
safety and welfare Of both races.
Resoiced, That we do hereby respectfully but
earnestly recommend 10 The people OF this State 10
meet The issue Of negro suffrage aud negro equai-
ty in bold and manly spirit, and cndcnvor by ev-
cry proper means within their power 10 avert the
impending mischief.
Res,ired, That this meeting recognizes. with
feelings OF gratitude, the heroic and patriotic ci
forts ut Andrew johnson, President OF the United
Stuies TO restore the American Union, and bring
about harmony and good will among the several
States.
Reso'red, That tho National Democratic party
has cnieured itself 10 our hearts and won our ell
tire respect by its noble struggle for the maintcn-
ailce of the Constitution Of the United States aud
the restoration of the Southern States to their
rights r The Union, on The su!id basis of harmony
and peace; and that this confidence and respect
impcs us To lake position in the ranks Of that
great party, as conirauistnguishcd from the wild
and reckless course of the opposition and that
we hereby pledge ourselves TO organize Il Demo-
cratic club in this District. and proceed TO place
ourselves in alignment against the enemies of Con-
situtional liberty, who are now engaged in mcr-
ciless warfare upon the purposes and objects had
in view by The original trainers of this govern
mcnt
Resolrcd, That, in order to effect the said organ
ization, n Committee be appointed by the Chairman
of this meeting to draft Constitution and By
Laws for the government of the same, and report
mt an adjourned meeting of the citizens on Tues
day of Court week
Rcsolued That the Char appoint Committee to
invite the Hon. H. +. Perry to address the citizens
of this District, on the day above nulncd, upon the
political condition of the country.
The following Committees were appointed;
On, Constitution and By -Laws.-J1tlgeJ }. S. Muir
ray, Gen. j. W Harrison, Maj. W. w. Humphreys.
To Inrne Er- Coz Perry 10 -fddress ne Meeting.
James A. IIoyt, Esq, DIR. I. a. Evins Il. +.
Crayton Esq.
On motion, the proceedings of this meeting were
ordered to be published in the Anderson Intelligent
Ger.
The meeting then adjourned 10 meet at II IN. on
Tuesday Of Court week.