The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-06-17
State Democratic Convention.
PROCEEDINGS OF TIE FIRST DAY.
COLUMBIA, June s.

PROCEEDINGS OF TIE FIRST DAY.
- COLUMBIA, June s.
In compliance with an invitation eX
tended by the Democratic citizens Of
Edgefeld District, Convention of the
Democratic party of this State met in
Nickerson's hall, this evening, at o'clock
On motion, Dir. Thomas Smith, of Oar
aington, was called to tho Chair, and A
"A. Gilbert, Esq, and Henry Sparnick
ESQ, were requested to act as Sectaries.
The roll of Districts was then called
and the following gentlemen appeared
;aRd took their seats as delegates:
BERKELEY DIsrRIcr.-M. W. Venning
CuARLEsroN-C. III. Simonton, Henry
Sparncz, VIM Lebby, John Hanckle, ].
B. Cohen, G. NJ. Furman, E. Laitte, q
Davis, P. G. Trenholm, J. B. Campbell
r 81 Bruns, r. B. Rhett, Jr., It. D. Eason
John B. Steele, G. III. Gunter George S.
Hacker, John E. Carew, Fred. Horsey
E. II. Locke, A. Cameron, F. J. Pelzer
w. J. Gayer, J. r. Read, D. Lopez, F.
Richards, E. NJ. Whiting, W. E. Mikell
James NJ. Caldwell.
CnEsTERFIELD.-H.M McIver, Jos. Gallu.
chat, John S. Ingraham, DIR. Chas. Henry.
DARL1NGToN.-A. G. Spain, D. Thos.
Smith, Rev. John NJ Timmons, o. d. Lee,
b. F. Williamson, J. w. Williamson, G.
C. Chase.
EDGEFIELD.-M. W. Gary.
ORANGEBURG.-NIort Glover, L. j.
Goodwin, G. J. Stroman.
SUMTEE--A. a. Gilbert, Dr. II. d.
Green.
WILLIAMsBURG.-David Eppes.
AvCommittee of One from each District
represented in the Convention WIS APP
pointed to nominate officers for the per-
manent organization of the Convention,
and after brief absence, returned with
the following report, which was adopted (:
For PreSident-Hon. Charles IL. SisAon-
ton.
For Vice. Ryesidents-Ex-Gov John L.
Manning. Hon. Thos. w. Glover. Hon.
Charles NJ. Furman. Hon. f. d. Richard
sea, Gen. NJ. G. Butler, Hon. Il. w.
Charles, DR.. Marcus Reynolds. Lion. Alex
ander Mcqueen, Col John G. Prcssly.
For S,crcta'ies-Ienry Sparnick, Esq,
~ A. Gilbert, Esq
Cn leing conducted to the Chair, Mr..
SlmOnCOn Salu
GENTLEMEN OF TIE CONVENTION: We
have assembled lis representatives OF II
portion cf the Democracy Of South Caro-
lima, to express their opinion respecting
the Convention soon to meet i'll New
York. In the discharge of the duties
thus devolved rpo::- -, =, we should keep
two cardinal points in view. The first is
an unhesitating adherence to the Demo-
cratic party OF the United States-and
this without qualification, without consid
erution, without reservation. We arc in
vited 20 participate i'll the deliberations
of the Convention before oar existence rs
Il State has been recognized, and perhaps
without vote Il. assist in the election OF
the candidates which it may select. III
tho hands of the Northern people will be
the decision of the canvass. They must
decide upon its issues. Their wishes
should govcra planning and in conduct
ing Sio campaign. We Will set as guests
nj tlicr council board, confidently entrust-
iug the management of our interests to
their discretion. Their object is the de
feat Of the radical party; their success is
of Vital Importance TO US.
10 achieve success, we must DC pre-
pared for the time TO put aside other and
less important issues Until this is achev-
ed, questions of State poiicy-thc regula-
tlon of matters which should be decided
by the States aionc--must remain in ;bey-
ance. The radical party, having been in
possession Of almost unlimited power for
eight long years, is now seeking to per-
petuate that power by a centralized des-
potism. Having bound the hands of the
Executive, and threatened the existence
of the Supreme Court, they are seeking
to obiterate State lines, and to decide all
questions of State Government. They
must be defeated before the States can be
secured in the right to decide these qucs-
tions for themselves. Until they are de-
feated, the discussion Of these questions is
premature. If they are not defeated,
such discussion will be unnecessary and
idle. Let US then devote ourselves to
these issues alone, which can secure us
the victory, and when this is won, ell
shrouded by the experience and the re-
suits Of the conflict, we can determine our
course for the future.
The other cardinal point we must keep
before us is, that the Democracy III the
State must not be divided. There must
not, there cannot be division in our coun-
ellis. There is not there cannot bc any
difference of principle among us. Our
motives, our objects, our interests arc the
same. A common danger cntorces union
among us. And whatever the passions Of
one, or the prejudices Of another, Or the
unpractised ability of other men seek to
accomplish the great heart of South Caro-
lima can now sympathizo in measures
which tond to separate her people.
Gentlemen OF the Convention, thank
YOU profoundly for the distinguished
honor you have conferred upon me, and
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