The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-16
COLONEL R. W. SEYMOUR NOMINATED FOR con-
eREss IN THE SECOND DISTRICT

again tOCetner, aIter aPpueH'lr n~'AA'9
pleted the object for which We had been elect
ed. The Hon. A. p. Aldich having declined
the nomination, our party could nor remain
without q representative, aud did not know
of any more direct alternative than that oil re-
calling the Convention. Knowing OF no pre-
cedent to direct my course, consulted the
Charleston members of the State Central Exec
utiye Committee, and that body, in recent
meeting, adopted the following resolutions:
Resoloed, That the President of the Conven-
tion of Delegates from the Democratic party
of the several districts which assembled IN
Charleston on the 18th September last for the
nnrpose Of nominating Democratic candidate
for Congress from that district, is hereby re-
ouested to summon the members OF that con-
yentlon to reassemble IN the City OF Charles
ton on day to be fixed by him, Tor the pur-
pose of nominating Democratic candldate ior
Congress from the Second Congresslonal DIS
trict in the place of Hon. a. Il. Aidrlrh, VINO
declined the nomination recently rendered 10
him, apd that the President be also requested
to invite such portions Of such several districts
as did not send delegates to such recent con-
yeption. to send delegates to the convention
which is now requested to assemble.
Resotoed. That 3 copy OF the foresoins feso-
iut,on be forwarded to Gen. John A. Wage1er,
ton of the Second Congressional District, heid
in Charleston on the 18th September lat.
Although, as was said in our last meeting,
selecting our representative apparently only TO
lead forlorn hope, it seems to me our sscred
duty to be represented in the ensuing canvass,
and to show ourenergy and unity, If only Tor
the prospect of restoring, at future day: the
influence Of property, education and social ele-
vation. It is true, the gieam of sunshine that
for q time gladdened our hearts in the NATIONAL
horizon has vanished; but we cannot, we must
MT despair-we may, We must, cling to the
hope, the faith, the trust, that Providence Will
not forsake us il our righteous and earnest
endeayors do not cease, and that many ot us
will yet live to see tho day when al our Poutl-
cal troubles shall have endea, and law, night
and order shall be completely restored to US.
And there is even now speck OF hope
in the impending canvass. The divisions of
our opponents render it possible, that by de-
termined etfort and judicious choice, we may
select q successful candidate to represent
our district in the councils of the nation.
Surely, if. we could find man whom the
co.ored people would not only listen to, but
have especial confidence in, we might yet con-
vince thousands of them that we do not and can
not wish them harm, inasmuch as their
labor and industry is our great necessity
and that their prosperity insures our prosperl-
ty. But only as we thrive 80 will they thrive,
and not otherwise. Every burden they are
causing to be imposed on us will have to be
borne in part by themselves, and every dollar
needlessly spent will be tax on the results OF
their earnings aud an addition to the cost OF
their ptions. The labor of their ha1ds,
with their present want OF education, ls oil
they can rely upon for their support, and that
labor depends altogether upon the protection
and development Of the white mans property
and possessions. Even il they should look to
the increasing of capital from the North or
from Europe, it will never arrive, unless 1t is
perfectly secure against molestation, exorbl-
tant taxation and official interference, and, be-
sides, reasonably sure of o profitable return.
Could or can colored regime offer all of that?
Or will the white man venture to pledge his
property and invest the returns, unles; secur-
ed against unlawful contingencies? All this
the colored man can be made, perhaps to un-
destand and appreciate. Or, perhaps: they
look altogether for the sweets Of office! Then,
if they have every Office in the State, about
oae thousand only Of them all could be made
comfortable. and the three hundred aud nine
ty-nine thousand remaining would have to pay
terribly and work an hour daily extra for the
supporter the favored ones. Thus there are
thousand reasons which may convince the COL
ored man that his entire success, his every pros
perity, his security, and the future existence of
his race in the South depend upon the prosperi-
ty, security aud political experience and honesty
of the white Southerner. And he will see it
ere long; he may see it soon; he may see it
now. Let US select proper man to convince
him. Let us oil lend an earnest assistance.
and we may still cling to the hope that, with
our mauful endeavors through the develop
ments Of our manifold resources, and with pa
tient perseverance,, we shall be successful at
last.
The Chairman then called for nominations.
Colonel R. W. Seymour and MIR. C. G. Neill
were put in nomination. General Wagner HIM
self was also nominated, and his nomination
was received with hearty applause that indi-
Gated strong support, but he Immediately de-
clined.
On call Of the districts, the vote stool as
follows:
Berkeley Eight votes for Colonel R. W. sey-
mour.
CoNeton-Five votes for Colonel R. ". Sey-
monr.
ho1eston-Nineteen votes for Colonel R. W.
Seymour; one vote for MIR. G. G. Neill.
The President accordingly announced that,
on the first ballot, Colonel r. v. Seymour was
chosen the Democratic candidate Tor Congress
in the Second Congressional District, rics Hon.
A. P. Aldrich, declined.
On motion of Mr.. II. B. Oiney, seconded by
E. Baynard Seabrook, Esq, the nomination OF
Colonel r. ". Seymour was declared unani-
nous.
On motion Of DR.. Mikell, the chair appointed
committee of three, consisting of Mcssrs.
Lobby, Daggctt and Easterby, to wait upon
Colonel Seymour, inform him of his nomina-
tion, and request him to address the Conven-
tion.
After short absence the committee return
ed, accompanied by Colonel Seymour, and in
t1oduced him to the Convention.
Colone. Seymour returned his thanks for the
honor conferred upon him in few very brief
remarks, declaring that he was not prepared