The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-17
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We have had the pleasure OF maxi
ing the acquaintance of this gentle
man, and bear Witness to the eminent
propriety of the following compi-
mentary language. A frank, fearless,
out-spoken representative of the
Kentucky Democracy. the South has
found in Mr.. Beck a generous, ear
nest and able champion; and radical
ism firm, vigilant and unyielding
opponent. Together with the Hon.
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, Mr.. Beck,
as member of the Reconstruction
Committee of the House, has done
all in his power to arrest the march
of that tyranny which has built the
freedom of the African upon the
thralldom of the Southern whites;
and which seeks upon the ruins of
constitutional freedom to rear the
fabric of a military despotism. Honor
to men like Mr.. Beck. A redeemed
people will yet accord to him the
merit that is due him, and men like
him. We recall to mind his recent
admirable speech, wherein he ably
argued the cause of our own do Hn-
trodden State, and vindicated the
Caucasian sympathies of the land.
The Observer and Reporter says:
"We are sincerely gratified to bo
able to announce that Mr.. Beck will
be candidate for the nomination as
Democratic candidate for Congress.
No member of either House of Con-
gress has made so wide and so favor
able reputation in so short time.
He has. from his position as member
of the Reconstruction Committee,
been the representative of the white
people of ten States. BY his indomi-
table energy and skill he has had
placed on record the most complete
proof of the violence, outrages and
tyranny It the radicals in the South.
His cross examination of witnesses
brought before that Committee will
be enduring monuments of his skill
and ability, and of the utter shame
lessness of those who have managed
the reconstruction of the Southern
States; while his speeches have ex-
posed to the country the true nature
of reconstruction.
Notwithstanding his herculean
public labors, he has found time to
attend. with promptness. to the enor-
nous private business of his consti-
tuents, at Washington. Kentucky
has cause to be proud of such rep
''In the prime of life, with q con-
stitrtion of iron, an industry untir-
ing, an indomitable energy, and
thorough acquaintance with public
affairs; popular with his colleagues
and trusted by his party; prudent
yet Jealous, cautious yet determined;
able rs speaker, rapid in compre-
hending and adroit in debate; he is
almost model Congressman, and
we cannot doubt but that he will be
renominated with the same unanimi-
ty which characterized his nomina-
ton last year.
eff, however, the Democracy of
the Ashland District do nominate
another. Mr.. Beck and his friends
will support that nominee with sin
CeIlty uuu Iedl.
HON. J. Is. KERsHAw, OF SOUTH CARO-
From the letter appended below, it
will be seen that this gallant and dis
soldier statesman has
clearly indicated his position on the
vital question of the day. We find
him q Democrat, conservative, and
yet progressive. It is where we would
expect to find him, and we are glad
to find SO true, tried and trusty q
man entertaining views and advising
n policy which have commended
themselves to our own mind. The
General has correctly stated tho prin-
ciples of the Democratic party of the
State. Upon those principles, much
has already been accomplished, and
we believe that more is yet to be won
ior the State. The following is Gen.
Kershaw's letter, published in the
Camden Journal:
"MR. EDITOR: AS my views upon
the question of suffrage have been
either misunderstood by well-mean-
ing people, or misrepresented by
others, and the occasion has been
seized by carpet-baggers and their
delnded subjects, to endeavor to pro-
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