Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-08
h'et;ng Of tho Delegates Of tho District Demo.
cratic Clubs on Saledav.

rom tile various Democratic Clubs of til
District, on Monday last, for the purpose
concerning measures which would best So
cure the peace and good order of the com
nun'ty' and express the public disapproba
ion of all acts of lawless violence.
VIM. II. Parker, Esq, Vice President {
1e District Club, assumed the chair, an
V. A: Lee Esq, was requested to act a
:cretary.
The following Preamble and Resolution
ere introduced by Gen. MCGOWAN. an,
ter being advocated by himself, Col. F.i
ID others 7ere unanimously adopted.
At this meeting Of delegates from til,
smocratIc clubs of AbboyilIc, the frs,
'lch has taken place since the presid. II
election, we announce the feelings ant
'nons Of the party of this county in th,
lowing preamble aud resolutions.
Whereas, 1t is believed that many false
exaggerated reports concerning the
on and sentiments ofthe wlite people
vile, were made TO the authorities
ing the political canvass which has lust
'ed, which reports helped to create in
ain quarters, an opiuion, as unjust to
character OF this people, as injurious to
epeace and security.
Ad 0hsreas, the people of ALbcville
'ean the Same opinions by Which they
Vever been actualed, apd firmly believe
" 'ere can be no peace progress or
'Spefy, without strict and impartial en-
'emet of laws designed to promote
er au the security of life and property.
ma 'hereas, also, the removal of the
r'son tom Abbeville, aud the withdrawal
he B'" s"',n.-, .-.a5f froI!bis post, afford
'od opportunity to show conclusively
We are pNcable and law abiding
mu"ity, capape of self government,
not only wiling but able to enforce
and secure orde, if the authorsties
permit US by disappointment of peace
ers that have tie confidence Of the
nunity.
'erefore be it resolved unanimously.
'sf, That we acquiese without re-
& IN the result Of tae Presidential
ION, apaSIpe tha! under new ad-
dra:'ost4hsEepay be adopted a wise
generda& lier, which W." securo
and tssst1f h union and prosper
rouglSNt Fhole country.
cond, H5at fsL we adhere with un-
earnsstp p9$ to political opinions
ofore exps1Ed, and sincerely euter-
!, we depfd all excuses and brooches
peace, wl6!Her exhibited in inccndis
rangucs; milnight burnings, or open
ce. We reIudiate the charges Of vio-
and disorder, by which our commu-
sa whole has been indust,iorslv oa-
ated. Now RS always We desire to
w supreme and order undisturbcd,
eel that our interests, not less than
ity require the repression of all acts
lead to law!essness and strife.
rd, That whilst VIC DO not disguise
gret al what seems to W. the uuEe-
overthrow OF our constitution OF
and the exclusion of our trusted
from the offices Of their own State
'ong in our assurance of being right,
the ultimate triumph of tru:l,, we
nt9nt to await the results Of time, 10
colsPlished through the peaceful
es of experience aud an emil lightened
opinion.
rfh, That having had occasion to
tcusely the evils which come from
to detect and punish crime, We de
curity to those who behave well,
:nishment to those who violate law
t regard"to the distinctions of race,
condition, or the political divisions
,ocrat and Radical. The welfare Of
,e white and black races is indsso
involved in their relations to each
1t is the interest of the whites 10 be
d kind to the blacks, and it is even
he interest Of the blacks to cultivate
relations with those who, more than
ars, have it in their power to be of
to them.
I, That the recent heated politica
ent being now over, and the bureau
garrison having been withdrawn
bbeviIle, gradually producing quiet,
toring the composure of the COM
we invoke all good citizens 10
en- more than ordinary efforts to
in peace and secure order, and thus
the most effectual manner, by their
/, the false charges brought agaisnt
Die community Of violence aud law.
following Resolution was then NOV
the Rev. w. T. Farrow, and was
::
lied, That the preamble and resolu-
published in the ID istrict papers
ia committee Of five be appointed
meeting, TO lay them before his Ex-
the Governor. -.
ollowing gentlemen were appointed
chair, to compose the committee un-
resolution
R. A. Fair, Rev. w. T. Farrow
W. Hearst, A. G. Hawthorn, Jane,
n, Esq,
meeting then adjourned.
w. II. PARKER,
Chairman.
LEE, & -
Secretary. :; ,..a@
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