Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-16
From Charleston-J oiln Quincy Adams
Addresses the Citizens Of Columbia,

Addresses the Citizens OF Columbia,
CHARLESTON. s. c., Oct. 13-Noon.
john Quincy Adams, last night addressed an
immense meeting of the South Carolina Democ-
racy in Columbia. His speech long and
elaborate, breathing the same moderate and con-
ciatory spirit as his recent letter. In referring
to the pending political struggle, he said:
''Your relations to the political parties al the
North have very important bearing upon your
fate, at all events just now, and demands careful
meditation. Most of you doubtless regard the
success of the Democratic party as essential to
your release from your present situation, but it is
my duty to remind you that men in your position
have 10 right to be bieoted partisaos. You must,
of course, feel deep interest in the success Of
those who espouse your cause. and you may
properly exert all legitimate Influence to promote
their success but you ought not to shut the door
to aid from any source. I have already depre
Gated unreasonable and undistinguishing hos
tiIity to the Republican party. would now warn
you againet an absolute and exclusive devotion
to any party.
elf the Democracy succeed il electlng their
Candidates you will be subjected to temptations
as trying as the demand upon your saferance,
and may prove, in case General Gran is chosen,
hasty, iLI-considered and passionate, violent
action in the event Of Democratic success would
be almost sure II the end to turn to your dis
comfture and render your last estate worse than
the first, and yet it will require good deal Of
self-command to control the reaction from this
depression, but the country in that event will be
severely divided and so greatly excited that
small thing may induce terrible catastrophe.
On the other hand, in case of General Grants
election, you will be called to exercise awhile
longer your patience and forbearance. am sure
it will be reached in the end. I do not believe
that General Grant is your enemy; feel sure
that he means kindly towards you, and will do
justice and show mercy in course to you. large
mass of Republicans will help you if you will do
your best to help yourselves. great majority
of all the North only wait to be that it is safe
to take you heartily by the hand once moro
Bide then, your time. In either event possess
your souls i'll patience. Call to your aid that
grandest Of al! human qualities-seif-cont
and al will yet be well''
The address of Mr.. Adams was wei! received.
Speeches were afterwards delivered by General
Wade Hampton and others.
The meeting was the largest ever held in this
State.
From Phiiadelphia-The ElectIon-Some
Fighting.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 13-Noon.
There is considerable fighting in the suburbs.
In the Sixteenth Ward boy sixteen years of age
was shot and Natally wounded by the Deputy
Sheriff.
In the Twentieth Ward heavy fighting is re-
ported between the police and Sheriffs.
When the polls were opened at A. NJ, long
lines of voters were present at each voting place.
The Indications are that a heavy vote will be
polled.
Both parties claim the State, with the chances