The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-07
ENTHUSIdsTTC MEETING 1T DAR.
LINGTON.
Over Two Thousand Present-JudSe
Carpenter and General Kennedy
Make Telling Speeches-They are
Cheered by Colored Militia.
irRou orr OWN CORRESPONDENT

One ofthe most enthusiastic and encouraging
meetings of the Union Reform party yet had,
was held here to-day. This being the centre
of his influence, and the home for years
of Whittemore, it was feared we could not in
duce the presence so as to get the ear OF
the colored people. But. instead Of this, the
colored people were out in larger numbers,
and were as attentive, respectful listeners as
the whites. At about II o'clock the tide began
to pour towards the grove appointed for the
speaking.
Colonel B. ". Edwards, chairman of the
| county executive committee, called the meet
| ing to order, and after few appropriate re-
marks, called on the Rev. VIM. Breasley to in
| woke the Divine blessing.
Colonel Edwards then stated that General
Butler had been detained by sickness, but had
not left himself without representative; for
| he had requested his friend, General John D.
| Kennedy, of kershaw, to stand and speak Tor
/ him before the people while detained himself.
He then introduced General Kennedy, VINO
was greeted with applause. His speech was
most effective, earnest and eloquent. He
opened by saying that as he looked upon that
| large assemblage of all classes and colors, he
could but eXciaim, "Would that General But
Ter. whose place have been requested to fill,
were here.r In this he was heartily Joined by ALL
| but while we would have had Butler here, we
would not have had Kennedy away. For an
hour or more he held the eager attention Of
| that large multitude. and il seemed that his
words Of earnest eloquence should burn their
way to the hearts of his auditors. He re-
viewed the situation for the past FIVE years.
and showed that our great error had
been in not bowling TO the logic OF
facts. The June convention Of the Union
Reform party had taken the wisest and
| most needed step for the redemption OF our
| State. He paid an eloquent tribute to our gai-
liant dead. but said fthey could speak, they
would not have us engulf ourselves In the
slough of despond, by unwise adherence to
dead issues. He then took the facts and fig
ures to show the enormous increase In the
State debt. in the taxes, in the number and
| salaries of officers, and used the record to
show the corruptions of the Scott Ring. He
appealed. in stirring terms. 10 men of all
| classes, white and colored, the young and the
old, to unite with the party which is to redeem
South Carolina from disgrace, corruption and
financial ruin.
OF course there were a few understrappers
of the Columbia and Courthouse Rings present
here, as at other places, TO Interrupt the speak
ers by their interrogations and blatant efforts
to keep the truth from carrying conviction TO
this, the colored people seemed absorbed and
determined to hear. Their countenances, their
remarks. and their intent attention showed
that the truths so arnestly and eloqnently pro-
claimed fell upon ground not altogether barren:
Judge Carpenter was then introduced, and
which We have seen repeated accounts in The
NEWS. ! was surprised at the enthusiasm
with which he was received by the colored peo-
pie, tor Whittemore, Rainey, Lunney, Ransier
and all the small orators of the Radical Rings
have been poisoning the colored people against
LII; ,cIpo T.. In Inn
told them he knew how he had been SANDER
ed to them, and repeated WhiLtenores anec-
dote comparing him (Carpenter) to the ass
who wrapped himself in horsehide to get IN
the clover-feld with the horses. but was dis
covered and kicked out Whittemore had not
field. [laughter.l and when Whlt:emore got
there they found he was an ass and kicked
him out" [Great laughter and applause. He
said: "They say am not Republican. Well,
If man has 70 sell cadetship, to lie, to steal,
to commit perjury to be Republican. am
not one. But II 10 have fought In the Union
army, TO have voted Tor Grant for President,
to have supported his administration, and TO
be in sympathy with the great Republican.
party OF the North, which condemns Scott and
Whittemore, makes me Republican, am
one"
He then addressed the assembly, With tell
ing eloquencs aud power, at soms length: re re-
viewed the land commission, Iunnys s5690
profit transaction in this county, and the cor
ruption of the Scott Ring in Columbia. He
said he understood Dr.. Luncey was there, (as
he was,) but that he would tell the truth If
there were dozen dsvils at the door. Lunney
retreated under the fire, but came back, agl-
tated but railing to agi ate any or his colored
friends. The judg. quickly slIenced several OF
their smaller guus as they would interrupt
him. He concluded by an eloquent appeal TO
whites and cololed 10 forget the past. TO for
give, and to unite in putting out the fire that
ls consuming the house, and to redeem this
noble State and noble people from ruin and
corruption. The JUICE was frequently inter-
rupted bs applause, and has evidently coal-
muu1cated some OF that electric thrill to the
white and colored people Of Darlington that
he has infused into other counties.
AS the train moved of company of colore'l
troops, well armed. stood on the side OF the
! load, and as the car passed with Judge Car
penter and General Kennedy. they cheered
Justify am told they cheered Carpenter and
Butler. II this be 80, these gentlemen should
feel not only complimented but encouraged;
for This would not have been done here this
morning by this company.
Let white and co.. Jred men in every county,
vino desire the debTerance OF South Carolina,
follow up the impressions created by our stand
ard bearers, aud Reform will surely and TIL
umphartly carry the day. 4. 0.
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