The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-14
Democratic nre.t,n.

Iaree ana enthusiastic meeting of the
Democratici party of Richland Dis:
trict was held in Gregg's Hall, This
day, at II O'Clock. W. b. Stanley.
President, in the Chair.
After the proceedings of the last
meeting had been read by vice-Pre
sident Gibbes, Col. McMaster men
toned the faot that the Committee
who had been sent to Washington
had returned, and that it would be
interesting to the Club to hear from
them. Mr.. Gibbes, of that Commit
tee, explained that their Chairman,
Col. Thomas, had, at the suggestion
of his colleagues, wzistsp out the
remarks he had made before the Re-
construction Committee in Washing
ton, and which that gentleman would
read to the meeting. Col. Thomas
then made brief report upon the
mission of the Committee in charge
OF the remonstrance paper, and read
the address, published elsewhere, |
which was received with great ap-
plause:
The following resolutions. present
ed by w. K. Bachman, Esq, were
unanimously adopted: w
ReSolced, That the thanks of the
Democratic Club of Richland Dis
trict are due and are hereby rendered
to Colonel Thomas, J. G. Gibhes
and l.. d. Childs, the committee ap-
pointed to bear the remonstrance of
the conservative people of South
Carolina to Congress; and especially
to the Chairman, for his able, manly
and eloquent presentation of our
cause before the Reconstruction
Committee of Congress. q
Resolred, That this resolution be
published with the proceedings of
this meeting.
The Secretary then read the follow
ing letters, which were received with
applause:
COLUMBIA, May 13.
'pm. B. Stanley, Esq, President of
the Democratic Club of Richlond.
SIR: Permit me. through YOU, to
declare my positive declination of
any nomination, for either Mayor or
Alderman of the city of Columbia.
With many thanks to my friends
for their kind consideration, I must
be allowed to declare I am no candi-
date; nor will serve if elected.
sincerely hope the nominations
made by the Democratic party only,
will be sustained. I believe this to
be the true policy of every good
citizen. Vely respectfully,
J. FISHER.
COLUMBIA, May 13.
To Tie Democratic Club Of Columbia.
GENTLEMEN Upon my return
home, 1 find myself, without solicita-
tlon, the. nominee of your club for
the N1ayoralty of Columbia. AL
though I did not seek the nomina-
ton, yet I appreciate the honor and
accept the esponsibility. Whilst,
however, the use of my name on any
other ticket than the ticket of the
club, is unauthorized by me and is
not agreeable, I desire to say that, if
elected and Installed Mayor, L shall
regard it incumbent upon me to dis
charge the duty Of the office, without
''fear, favor or Affection" and to
promote alike the interests and rights
of all clnsses of our people, without
regard to party, condition or color.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN P. THOMAS.
Col Thomas, after some eloquent
and feeling remarks as to the i'm
portance of harmony and perfect
unanimity in all matters concerning
the interests of the party, moved the
following, which was received with
applause and unanimously adopted:
ReSoloed, That we, the members of
the Democratic Club of Richland,
renew our pledge to support in good
faith the regular nominees of the
club, and that we repeat the invita-
tion to all the conservative voters of
the District, to unite with this club
IN the effort to put good and true
men into Office.
Vice-President Gibbes reported
that Ward Club 3 had nominated
John Agnew for Alderman, in place
of A. l.. Solomon, declined.
H. Solomon reported O. z. Bates
as the nominee of Ward No. ( for
Alderman, in place of Henry Scott,
declined. These nominations were
confirmed by the club.