The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-30

ind on all sides in the most hearty manner
They we're urged to participate In all the de-
iberations of the convention, and were con-
suited freely in all matters OF moment. The
same reception was given them by the mem
bers Of the Soldiers and Sailors Convention,
which was also in session at that time; and
such Of its gallant members as McClernand, OF
Illinois, said gallantly, that they desired to
extend the right hand Of fellowship to the men
whom they had been fighting, and who had
replied, that for himself, his delegation and
his people at home, he accepted that hand in
good faith. [Cheers.]
Now, if we wish to see the State restored to
all its former prosperity, he appealed to the
people to bury all past prejudices and passions
in one common grave, and IN sohd mass, with
out regard to color, to rally around the stan
dard Of the New York Convention. He spoke
to the black man as well as the White, for he
believed as firmly that the interests OF the two
were inseparably bound mp in common cause,
as he believed that God ruled over the desti-
nies of the people. II they attempted to draw
a line Of demarkation and array themselves
from the soil and endure the fate OF the In
dian. Toprarent result like this-one which
he truly deprecated-he had been the first man
in South Carolina to speak to them and ADVISE
them as to their tue policy, and they knew
that he would not deceive them: IA colored
man-"Tha 3 so-God bless you"
When, seven yelrs ago, the State had called
obeyed that mandate, and cheerfully given all
| that he possessed for her defence; and when,
after the war, she bade him lay down his arms,
with equal submission he had obeyed, and
sheathed. sword which, he trusted bore no
mark of Shame or dishoror. [Cries OF mol mol
| Since tpen he had adjured the people to culti-
vate the arts of peace and concihation, and es-
i oil, hoa ho
colored people 10 live in friendship and good
will with those on whom they would have to
depend, in large measures, for advice and sup
port.
Unfortunately, things had taken different
turn than that hoped for By the supporters of
truth, justice and the constitution, and now
the spectacle presented in the halls Of legisla.
ton by those who undertake to govern the
destinies of the two races wss lamentable in
deed. As anxious as he was to secure peace
and prosperity, he never could consent to at
tempt it on so false, GROSS and outrageous a
platform as that OF the Reconstruction acts,
particularly when he saw the seats Of Hayne,
McDufie and Calhoun in the Senate Of the
United States filed by such men as Sawyer and
renegade Tom Robertson. Kisses and groans
for Tom Robertson.l Much rather would he
have seen colored men represent South Caro-
lima, as they could do so with more justifable
pride and honesty.
BE wanted restoration on the basis Of truth,
harmony and justice, and he firmly believed we
would have it in November, by the triumph Of
the Democratic party. He had been told by no
less distinguished q person than Vallandigham
that Ohio was certain for Seymour, and shrewd
politicsl thinkers of New York and Pennsylva-
MIA were equally confident as to the same re-
suit in those States. The people we're thorough
~ aroused, and in November the result Of it
would be more rapid travelling of carpet-bag-
gers from the South than was ever before known
in the history of this country. i
He concluded BY, referring to tl.o demonstra-
ton made by the Democracy OF Charleston last
Friday night, and said tha although he had
seen many similar displays at the North, he
had never witnessed more grandeur or enthu-
siasm than that exhibited by the good people
Of the old City by the Sea, who had turned out
-men, women aud children-to give their up,
proving smiles to the noble cause. They had
brought exulting pride to his heart, by this
manifestation OF the old Carolina spirit. They
may have been slow, but they ware sure. Let
us stand up with them, and by the kelp Of God
our cause.-The cause Of the great Democratic
party.tne cause OF ruth !nd thg c6nstitu9cn
mense applause.]
Other speeches we're made, a letter from Ex-
Governor Perry was read, and Colonel Thomas
then offered the following resolutions, which
we're adopted without dissent, and the immense
crowd quietly dispersed, without leaving the
record Of single disturbance:
Whereas, The National Democratic party of
the Union, in convention assembled, have
nominated the Hon. Horatio Seymour, Of New
York, for the Presidency, and Gen. Francis P.
Blair, Of Missouri, for Vice. President, and have
adopted declaration Of principles; pc it,
therefore,
Reso.red, That the Democratic party of Rich-
land District, in mass meeting assembled, do
hereby cordially ratify the action Of the said
convention, and pledge their most strenuous
efforts in behalf of the cause.
Resotoed, That we invite our fe.low-citizens
throughout the State, including all the Conser-
vative elements within its borders, to unite
with US in an earnest and vigorous struggle to
save the country and redeem our State.
Resolued, That the dignifed and nnobtrusive
course pursued by our delegates in the recent
National Democratic Convention, meets with
our approval, and that we extend to them our
Acknowledgements for the acceptable manner
in which they discharged their delicate trust.
The above report is mainly compiled ON
that published in the Columbia Phoenix Of yes
terday.