The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-08

ernor Perry, which, after reciting the wrongs
which had been inflicted on the South, before,
during and since the war, recommended the ndop-
ton of resolutions, declaring that the Convention
unite with the National Democratic party of the
North that it send delegates to be held on the 4th
of July proximo that the people of the State be
urged to go to The polls and vote against the rati-
fcaton of the Constitution but for State officers
that they organize Democratic clubs IN every Dis
trict town and hamlet in the State.
Other papers uero submitted, and without being
read were referred to the Committee on Business.
The Convention then adjourned.
FRIDAY, April 3, 1868.
The Convention re-assembed at Il m, Hon.
Armistend Burt in the Chair The proceedings
being opened with prayer, the journal of yeser-
days proceedings we're read and confirmed.
Col ]. r. Thomas, Chairman of the Committee
of Ten, read the report of the Committee ON Busi-
ness, which, after some discussion, was adopted:
Whereas, in the opinion Of this Convention, the
interests both OF our State and our common coun-
lry imperatvely demand the union of all good,
wise and conservative men, under the banner OF
the National Democratic pary-a party faithful to
the principles of the Federal Constitution, rs
maintained by the fathers of the Republic; be 1t,
therefore,
Resolred. That the Democratic party of South
Carolina do unite with the National Democratic
party of the country, and hold themselves ready,
under the Constitution and laws, 10 cooperate
with TINT organization in all principles and in all
meosures, that may be regarded conducive to the
interests of the whole country and Of all classes of
the people
Resoired That the people of this State inclu-
ding all men prepared 10 act with the party, be
earnestly invited 10 form Democratic clubs III every
section Of the State.
R,,olvea That the people of this State be ur-
gently recommended to go to the polls and vote
against the Constitution of the radical faction late
" PRONE lgatcd in Charleston aad to vote for good
and true men for all Offices within their gift. AT
the same time in voting for officers under his Con-
stituion, we would put on record our protest
against itsvalidity.
Resolr.d That under the action Of the State of
South Carolina heretofore taken, We recognize the
colorcd population of the Slate an integral ce-
ment Of the body polite; and, rs such, in person
and property, entitled 10 full and equal proiec-
ton under the State Constitution and laws. And
that rs citizens of South Carolina, we declare our
willingness when we have the power, to grant
them, under proper qualifications as 10 property
and Intelligence, the right of suffrage.
ResoLred That committee of FIVE be appointed
by tho Chairman 10 nominate o State Central Exc
cutiye Committee, consisting of seven members; a
minority of whom shall be residents at Columbia
Rcsoired That the Chairman appoint Commit
tee of Five to nominate to this Convention suitable
persons-two delegates ut large and one from each
Congressional District-to represent the Demo-
cratic party of this State in tho National Demo-
cratic Convention to be held in the city of New
York, on the 4th of July next; and that the Stais
Central Executive Committee be authorized to hl
such vacancies ns may occur.
Resolved further, That the State Central Exccu-
tive Committee issue, through The press, such doc
uments rs be deemed conducive to the purposes
proposed by this Convention.
Before considering this report, it was suggested
tbnt the various papers submitted to the Committee
be read to the Convention. Whereupon Gov. Per-
ry. Col. Blandng and Gel. Thomas read those pa
pers and on motion, they were referred to the
Executive Committee, to be revised and published
at the earliest day practicable.
On motion, q committee of one from each dele
CATION was appointed to select candidates for the
various State officers, and the committee retired for
the purpose of nominating candidates.
The Chairman stated that there were several
naners on his desk, and asked what disposition
should be of them. On motion, the papers were
referred to the State Central Executive Committee.
Under the fifth resolution, the Chairman ap-
pointed the following Committeesto nominate the
State Central Executive Committee: Messrs. Pres
ton Blanding, Foster, Schiller and Blako.
The following committee was also appointed to
nominate delegates to the National Democratic
Convention, to assemble in New York, on the 4th
of July Messrs. Campbell, Gregg Vance, Hen
derson and Woodward.
The convention then took recess until half
past o'clock p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention rc-assembled ut hnlfpast seven
o'clock The Chairman announced that the first
business in order was the report of the Committee
to Nominate State Officers.
Mr.. DePass, the chairman of the committee, re-
ported as follows:
For Gorernor-Hon. W. D. Porter, of Charles
ton.
For Lieutenant- Gouernor-Hon. T. c. Perrin, of
Abbeville.
Secretary Of State-Samucl Capcrs.
Adiutant and Inspector r-General-Coloncl J. p.
Thomas.
Treasurer-Wilam Hood.
COMPTROLLER Gcncral-S. l.. Leapheart
Attorney General-I. W. Hayne.
Superintendent Of Education-J. A. Leland.
General Preston, from the committee to nomin-