The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-05
70 THE CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON

The Finance Committee ofthe Citizens Far
ty feel q ssured that every lover of law and or
der, every owner of property or OF city securl-
ties every merchant, mechanic and day laDorer,
must feel the vital Importance OF securing Tor
our citv ood and economical administration
of its municipal affairs.
It must be apparent to every resident OF this
city that the election Of the Radical nominees
would destroy what little remains OF the city
credit, add greatly to the burthens which are
already so oppressive, and inauSuratc sucn
condition of affairs as would drive from our
city all men of capital who have the means OF
escaping from such evils. The great want OF
our city is additional capital, Which would at
tract to US an increased commerce, which
would be beneficial to all classes. 10 drive
away capital would be rulnous to property
holders, business men and labo :crs alike.
The committee feel that the coming election
differs from all others that have preceded. IL
is no longer contest between political parties'
neither is 1t mere matter OF preference for
one man or set of men over another man or
set of men, nor is it contest in which the III
terests of men of different race CT color run
counter to each other. On the contrary, 10
class or set of men have o greater interest IN
the success of the Citizens candidates thsn our
colored population. The capitalist can remove
with his family to more favored sections,
where his capital will yield him safe and sure
return; but the laborer is forced to remain
where he is, and encounter all the evils OF po-
vertY and distress.
The contest is between good management,
economy, law and order, and prosperity on inc
one side; and corruption, pismanasement, ex-
travagance, tumult and ruin on the other.
Ihe success OF one party gives promise OF al
least no further increase OF taxation, restora-
tion of ere lit, protection of lie and property
without regard to race OF color, and, as nata-
raj consequence, an increase in the value OF
property, and the instiling of new life and
vigor into every branch of industry. The sue
cess of the other party will surely entail
large increase of taxation, the destruction OF
credit, marked diminution in the value OF
real estate, and stagnation in every depart
ment of trade which would injurious y affect
the professional man, the merchant, the me-
chanic and the laborer.
In conclusion, the committee bring to the
notice Of their fellow-citizens the fac: that to
carry on canvass money is absolutely requir-
ed and trust that every member of the COM
munity will contribute freely and literally.
They feel that they can, in this instance, az
peal not only to the patriotism and generosity
Of the community, but also to the feeling OF
self-interest; and contributions to this fund
may properly be regarded as a premium OF in
surance paid to protect property and business,
and to secure the blessings Of good govern
ment.
The following named gentlemen have been
appointed, and have consented to serve, as
collectors in the various wards and districts, as
enumerated below, and to them only should
contributions be paid.
East Bay and wharves south of Broad-street
-Cleland Z. Huger, VIM. c. Courtney.
East Bay and wharyes north Of Broad-street
L. D. Aowry and VIM. E. Rowland.
Broad-street, from East Bay to King. B.
Oakes and Geo. L. Holmes.
Meeting-street, from Cumberland to Went
worth, also Hayne-street-Wm. T. Burge nd
Geo. H. Moffett
King-street, from Broad to Wentworth-F
Won Santen and VIM. Lanneau.
King-ssreet, from Wentworth to Calhoun
VIM. Matthiessen and Charles Webb.
For such portions Of the Wards as are not
included in the above:
Ward No. I'D. J. Paul and ". S. Adams.
Ward No. 2 Theodore Stoney and Edward
N. Thurston.
Ward No. 81. C. Novel; and J. A. Quack-
enbush.
Ward No. 4-Frederick Richards and Henry
Cobia.
Ward No. 5-R. Arnold and 7. D. Dotterer.
Ward No. 6-Hutson Lee and ]. G. Oetjen.
Ward No. 7-George Il. Gruber and Eugene
Walter.
Ward No. S-W. S. Henerey and b. Hoffman.