The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-29
THE DEmoo RAcY In ABsEv1LLE.
MAMMOTH MEETING OF THE DE-
MocRATIo P1ATFoRM-MoRE RECRUITS FOB
SEYMOUR AND BLAIR.
TFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT ]

IFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
ABBEvlLLE, August 26.-Long before day the
good people of this glorious old district could
be seen pouring into the village. Every road,
avenue and inlet was filed with sturdy noun
taineers, who we're on their way to attend the
grand gathering. The weather last evening
was unfavorable and unpropitious, but the
croakers auguries we're wrong for once, and
about nine o'clock this morning the fiery orb
Of day shone brightly and brilliantly, dispelling
the heavy dark clouds that lowered and
threatened rain.
The special train from Greenville ran off the
the track about three miles from the town.
This caused some delay, as the brass band was
aboard. No one was hurt, although the two
cars that ran off were filed with live stock OF
the human order. About eleven o'clock the
procession was formed in front OF thecourt-
house, headed by the Greenville brass band,
who had kindly volunteered their services for
the occasion. In the line we noticed several
banners bearing the names OF our worthy
standard bearers, Seymour and Blair. COL
ored Democratic club also marched in the pro-
cession. It carried plain snow-white ban
ner. with the magic words Seymour and Blair
inscribed in raised characters thereon. The
club numbers about fifty intelligent, we'll
dressed, honest looking colored men.
The column, numbering at least fifteen hum
dred, after moving through several OF the
principal streets, repaired to beautiful, cool
and shady grove on the outskirts OF the town.
where platform had been erected and seats
placed for the accommodation OF the ladies.
The position selected was avery admirable one,
being on the side Of huge hill, which sloped
gradually. The platform was erected near the
base. 80 that the audience in front could see
over the heads OF those persons between them
and the stand. It is hard matter to figure
up the number Of persons present. 1t ls
thought there were about three thousand i've
hundred persons present; at any rate, there
were two acres and q half Of good Democrats.
The meeting was called to order by Colonel
Perrin, Of Abbevile, who, after brief but
pointed address, introduced Colonel A. G. Has
kell. That gentleman spoke Ii feeMng terms
of his native town, Abbeyile, and salg: ,vh;ch
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aetuate. and the principles which guide the
great Democratic party. You know that they
offer ms place IN the picture Of the Union,
with all the rights and privileges OF the otner
States. The Radical party have dlsfranchlsed
ali of your leading men. Those to whom you
looked for counsel and advice have been pre-
vented from holding Office, and are entirely cut
of from all participation in goyernmental
offices. After three years Of Radical rule, what
have we gained? Do You not this day stand
ostracised? You have only nominslly the right
of suffrage. It therefore becomes the bounden
duty of every man to stand to his post.
After describing the present condition OF the
Judiciary and Legislature Of the State, and the
ruin that excessive taxation would cause, he
said:
When the Democratic President ascends the
chair he will sweep away oppression ana mls-
rule. The voice OF the whole people I'D tnun-
der tones will sustain the integrity OF the BAL
lot-box. We must enter the list with the Demo-
cratic party and push forward the glorious
cause. There are ip the Southern States eight
millions Of whites and only three millions OF
colored men. Look at the disparity and tell
me II Won will still cling to this vile Radical
party. I have spoken plain truths; controvert
them If YOU can. have lived among the col
ored people and feel kindly and ahectonately
towards them, and so long as they cling TO us
will protect them. Slavery is eternally dead
and can never be revived. would 40 into an
army and fight against any attempt to re.en-
slave YOU. The Constitution Of South Carolina
distinctly states that slavery shall never more
exist within the State.
Colonel Haskell was applaudsd to the echo,
and was followed by Colonel Thomas, Of Co
lumbia, who made On able and telling speech.
Amongst other things he said:
Had been OF the National Democratic Con-
vention I would have proposed qualified negro
suffrage. The colored people are now incapa-
BILE of taking part properly IN governmental @ al
fairs, and should leave the political arena.
But when the colored man has virtue, lntelh-
eence and property, he should be permitted to
take part in the affairs OF the nation.
Colonel Thomas was followed by Gen. Ken
nedy, who passed in review the state of the
Union, and the questions Of finance and taxa
ton. In conclusion he said:
They called the State reconstructed, but it
ia only q change of foreign masters and Aliens,
the chief offices Of the State being in the hands
Of the stranger and outsider, and the Whole
posse, Legislative and official, utterly devoid
Of responsibility, and paying no taxes. In
this mighty struggle every ,egtmase means means
us to do our duty. SelE-preseryation, the
hopes Of the future, gratitude demand 1t.
Every man must be up and doing. 1t IL no
time for doubt or hesitation. Every man must
be on one side or the other.
"He who dallies is bastard;
he who doubts is damned"
Every true Southern man is Democrat. Let
us SPARE no time, means Or proper instrument
talities to carry South Carolina. MISSISSIPPI,
under equally Instantaneous circumstances,
has set us bright example. In loca., district
and State action let US have compactness,
unity. and uuswerving determination. mte!ll-
gence, right and prestige must prevail over IN
Justice. q weak cause and still weaker leaders.
know that old Abbeville, so famed for Its 10
telhgence, patriotism and beauty, will roll up
tremendous Democratic majority. May dod
speed US in the great work.
The meeting was also addressed by General
Darlington and Mr.. Reid, and resolutions ratl-
flying the New York platform and nominations
were unanimously adopted.
Before it's adjournment the meeting was ad-
dressed by Jim Valentine and Richard Jones,
two colored men from Georgia.
General Hampton was unable to be present
on account Of indisposition, and General Vance
had previous engagement.
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