The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-21

Meeting OF TIE SUTH WARD CONSERVATIVE
CLuB.-An adjourned meeting Of this Club was held
in the har OF the Washington Engine House last
evening, DR.. 7. B. Ndrioh In the chair.
Mr. E. ". Marshsll was then elected by accama
ton permanent president OF the Club, and Messrs.
". L. Trenholm, T. 3. -Aldrich and ". E. Mikel],
viee-prendents, Mr. B. B. Baker was elected re-
cording secretary, and Mr.J. G. B. Taylor, corre'-
treasurer.
The following Committee on Finanre was than sp.
pointed: Messrs. J. g. Martin, ". N. Sage, J. T.
Kanspanx, Joseph sirss and G. D. whitney.
Dr. Adrich them Left the chair, which was taken
by Mr.. Msrshall; the permanent chairman.
Mr. Mirshar, after thanking the Club. said: "Tbis
work In which We are engaged ID no chfds play and
those who think thst the struggle will be an easy
one are very much mistaken. The party against
which we have to contend Is the best organized party
In the country Its members so wsIl drilled and
sehooled that they marched up to thepos with
the same precision that The colonel Of regiment,
could make his men march to the cannen's mouth.
Now, we must fight these people with their own
weapons. We must organize In each ward; We must
organize efficiently, and any man who sits down and
expects others to work 10. HIM WIN nd himself de-
oeived Itsll you we must pull of our coas and go
to work sz1;..- .ss-s5 3.
7 "I am glad that this Increment beganin Ward for
two reasons: First Because st the late elections
Ward gave larger Radical voe than any other
wardln the city, It Is our duty to sec whether this
cannot be overcome. believe thssit can, and that
Ward scan bemnds the bannsr ward Of Charles.
49,, THO doIae,o%jon Ward
tho convention perzistently, honestly and cleverly
for the man Of their choce an old friend and col
league Of mine. Mr. Enston was defeated in fair
fight, and 1t now lies with his ward to start the ball
Every man, know, win do his duty. There is not
one man in 1t who will not go to work for the nomi
nee of the convention. II there Is man who will
not work Tor our nominee he is not at to belong to
our party.
1.-THE majority Of twelve hundred votes which is
against us must be overcome from the opposi-
tion ranks. We can get it by appealing to the un-
derstan,ling and good sense Of the colored people
who have now the privilege Of voting. We can tell
them that it is their interest to follow us and notthe
If this is properly done we can get
fifteen hundred votes. Take, for instance, the me-
chanic who employs thirty forty hands. If Pills
bury is elected there viii be work In this city for
those hands to do. Tell your hands then that they
Can vote as they please but that If they vote against
your interests ard theirs, there will be no more en-
ploymentfor them. Explain this, and there Is not
laborer in the city who viii not vote with you. The
same argument applies to house servants fer it is tol
the good Of all to elect man who win sustain the
position and increase the welfare Of the city,. An ir.
hoe. 81 Thara N O
hands the city bonds and stocks worth one million
dollars in the market. These are under the absolute
control Of the Mayor. Itell you they can be put in
q carpet-bag. and a small carpet-bag at that"
In conclusion, Mr.. Marshall said he would do al
that could be done to make No. the ''banner ward"
of the CITY.
The following letter from Colonel Patten was then
read:
p CHARLESTON, S. c., May 30, 1868.
To tie Chairman and Members
.Sizh Ward Conservative Club:
GESTLHatkN-I am the recipient OF Kind 1nVlta-
present at the meeting this evening, but find that
urgent business looking to the advancement OF our
cause, makes my absence imperative.
suggesting the early appointment Of the necessary
COM mittee on general organization. and with my
sincere regret that must deny myself the pleasure
of meeting you tonight,
am, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM PATTEN.
The following were then appointed as the working
committee of twenty-five to collect statistics, urge
registration, and do what may be necessary on the
days Of elections: Messrs. W. E. hisel W. P. Patter-
son, Robt. Windsor, Frank Michel, VIM. Martin,
F. salvo, J. D. Osterholtz, J. T. Kanapsux, T. E.
Besselheu, Frank Puckhaber, Jno. Strohecker. T.
Morris A. G. Whitney, A. S. Wilson, J. Gonzales,
Joseph sres, q. B. olney, q. oetjen, F. D. c.
Kracke, c. J. zealy c. n. Besselleu, G. F. Lubs
Behling, Jno. Garvis. and J. q. Kalb.
Mr. Lee moved that the p oceedinss Of the meet
ing be published in the public prints. and that the
other wards of the city be invited to join Ward In
forming o similar association in each ward.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet on Monday
night next when full attendance Of the citizens OF
Ward is expected.