The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-06-17
District Democratic Meeting.

of the Central Exc. .utive Committee Of the
District, in the Court House on Saturday
June 18th. The President being absent,
Maj J. ~ Baxter was called to the Chair
The objects of the meeting we're ex-
planned by J. F. J. Caldwell, Esq, who
moved that report be had from the dit
ferent organizations. Eleven Clubs re-
ported under the motion, numbering each
from forty to one hundred me...bers.
Gen. Darlington introduced the following
resolutions, which we're seconded by Col. S.
Fair, and which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, lst. That'we have such cori-
dcnce in the patriotism and wisdom Of the
cratic Party or South Carolina, that we are
willing to endorse such action as they may
advise to promote the unity and success of
said party, and which in our judgment does
rot involve the sacrifice of any of its prin-
cip!es,
Therefore, that we approve the action
of said Committee, in relation to the meet
ing of portion of the Democratic party,
held in Columbia, on the I'd instant, which
resulted i'll reconciling them to harmonize
and unite with the party assembled in
Convention at Columbia on the Cd April
last; and that we accept the appointment
Of additional delegates to The Democratic
Convention TO be held in the city OF New
York on the 4th July next, although not in
accordance with the recommendation Of
this Club.
5. That in the opinion of this meeting,
the condition Of the country demands that
al who believe that the Radical Party Of
the United States are pursuing course
which is subverSive Of the liberties and
peace Of the country, should unite with tn :
Democratic Party and contribute their in
auencc in every legitimate manner to pro-
mote its success at The approaching Presi
dental election,
!. That the order, peace and safety of
the community can he secured only by
c.ose concert and union amongst those who
are opposed to the principles aud policy OF
the Radical party.
5. That in the opinion Of this meeting,
the Democratic Clubs of this District should
60 earnestly 10 work to increase their
membership, and for that p.rpoSe to hold
frequent meetings and lay before all the
people the principles and policy Of these
organizations.
On motion of J. F. J. Caldwell, Esq, a
committee of one from each Club was ap-
pointed by the Chair to nominate officers
for the Central District Club. The Com
mttee nominated the following gentlemen,
Which nomination was unanimously adopted
y the Club: President, Hon. Robert
i'oornan Vice Presidents, Thos. W. Hol-
lowav, A. P. Davis, r. V. Gist, Dr.. J. K.
G7ry, T. J. Lipscomb, Thos. Duckett, w.
r. Spearman, L. B. Maffett, J. NJ. Baxter,
j. Co6eld and W. W. Renw:ck, Esqs.; Sec
retaries, Sampson Pope and Capt J. Y.
MuFall Treasurer, Silas Johnstone Exec.
utive Committee, j. F. J. Caldwell,
Simeon Fair, L. J. Jones. James n. Baxter
and Samuel R. Chapman, ESqrs.
Maj. j. Jones Introduced the following
Resolutions which we're unanimously adopts
ed:
Resolved. 1st That the Democratic Clubs
throughout the District be requested to aid
the Immigration Society, formed at this
place, by forming immigration Clubs In
every neighborhood, and report the amount
Of foreign labor required in each loo .iiiy.
2nd. That the Democratic party Of News
berry District feel i, due to The colored pops
ulation. to state that they are willing to
guarantee to them their freedom and protec>
ton under the law.
Mr. Lawton introduced The following Reso
luton which was unanimously adopted:
| Resolved, That Committee of three be
appointed by each Auxiliary Club Of this
Association, whose duty it shall be to call
upon every man in their beat and rquesE
them to join the Democratic Club of their
respective beat, by signing their names 10
the Constitution and Bylaws
Mr.. Werts introduced the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That this Club recommend to
the auxiliary clubs throughout this District
% give preference TO those who belong to
this Democratic organization, iu all kinds of
| employment.
Mr.. Pope introduced the following Resolu-
ton which was adopted:
| Resolved, That we recommend that the
auxiliary clubs send forward to the Central
Executive Committee, the names Of those
negroes vino have Joined the Democratic
Parry, that they may furnish to them certifi>
Gates.
On motion of john s. Spearnan, Esq, the
proceedings of this meeting were ordered to
be published in the Newberry Herald.
There being no further business. the meet>
ing adjourned to meet at the call of the
President.
S. POPE,
J. Y. n. MCCALL.
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