The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-01-14

Resolutions of the Democratic Club of Alb.
beville District, Eindjcating the Good
Name and Reputation of that District
We are pleased to publish the subjoin-
ed resolutions: adopted at meeting Of
the various Democratic Clubs of Able
vile District, held on saleday last for the
purpose of concerting measures which
would best secure the peace and good
order of the community, and express the
public disapprobation of all acts of law
less violence. The Preamble and Resolu-
tions were introduced by Gen. MCGOWAN,
and after being advocated by himself and
other gentlemen, were unanimously udop.
ted
At this meeting of delegates from the
Democratic Gibbs of AbbeviIle, the first
which has taken place since the Presiden-
tia election, we announce the feelings and
opinions of the party OF this county in
the following preamble and resolutions :
WHEREAS, 1t is believed that many
false or exaggerated reports concerning
the condition and sentiments Of the white
people of Abbeville were made to the
authorities during the political canvass
which has just closed, which reports help
ed to create, in certain quarters an opin-
ion, as unjust to the character of this
people, us injurious to their peace and
security.
AND WHEREAS, The people Of Abbeville
entertain the same opinions by which
they have ever been actua.ed, and firmly
believe that there can be no peace, pro,
gress or prosperity, without strict and
impartial enforcement OF laws designed
to promote order and the security OF life
and property.
AND WHEREAS, Also, the removal OF the
garrison from Abbcvile, and the With
drawal of the Bureau officer from this
post, afford good opportunity to show
concluSively that we are i peaceable and
law-abiding community, capable Of sell.
government, and not only willing bnt
able to enforce law and secure order, if
the authorities will permit us by the ap-
pointment of peace officers that have the
confidence Of the community.
Therefore, be it resolved unanimously,
First That we acquicsce without re-
pining in the result Of the Presidential
election, and hope that under new adj
ministration there may be adopted Il wise
and generous policy, which will secure
peace, and re-establish uuon and pros
perity throughout the whole country.
Second. That whilst we adhere with
unabatcd carnestness to political opinions
heretofore expressed. and sincerely entor-
taincd, we dcplore al excesses aud breach
es of the peace, whether exhibited in
ncendiary harangucs, midnight burnings
or open violence. We ,,ypudiate the
charges of violence and disorder by which
our community. as whole, has been in
dustriously illuminated. Now, as al
ways, we desire to sec law supreme and
order undisturbed, and feel that our in
teresls, not less than our duty require
the repression OF all acts which lead to
lawlcssness and strife.
Third. That whilst we do not disguise
our regret at what seemed 10 us The un.
necessary overthrow Of our constitution
OF 1868, and the exclusion Of our Trusted
citizens from the offices of their OWN
State, yet, strong ili our assurance Of be-
ing right, and in the ultimate triumph Of
truth, we are content TO await the results
of time, to be accomplished through the
peaceful agencies of experience and an
enli ightened public opiuion. %
/ Fourth That having had occasion to
feel intensely the evils which come from
failures to detect and punish crime, VIC
desire security to those who behave well,
and punishment 10 those WHO violate the
liaw, without regard to the distinctions CT
race, color or condition. or the political
divisions of Democrat or Radical. The
welfare of both the white and black races
is indissolubly involved in their relations
to each other. 1t is the interest of the
whites TO be Just and kind to- the blacks,
and il is even more the interest of the
blacks to cultivate kindly relations with
those who, more than all others, have it
lin their power to be of service to them.
Fifth. That the recent heated political
excitement being now over, and the Bu-
reau and the gurrison having been with
drawn from Abbeville, gradually produ
cling quiet, and restoring the composure
of the community, we invoke all good
citizens to use even more than ordinary
efforts to maintain peace end secure or.
der, and thus repel il. .ho most ef1ectual
manner, by their conduct, the false char
ges brought against the community, Of
violence and lawlessness.
VALUE OF THE SOUTHERN CorToN CRoP
The crop this year at present prices is
estimated at two hundred and fifty mil
lions Of dollars The Charleston Erening
Neaes very properly says that this will not
be squandered by planters and others
travelling North as formerly nor laid out
for mere luxuries but after purchasing
nacessar1- suDplies t. is presumed on the