The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-03-03
the PROPOSED STATE coNvENrIoN.

In lengthy article upon the political situation
of this State the Columbia Pheniz suggests tho
Convention of anti-Radicalists should be held at
an early date. We make the following extracts
from the article alluded to:
In the meantime, another election is to be held,
and the question arises what shall the opposition
do-what specific line of action shall we adopt
Upon certain points we are agreed. 1t is agreed
that the radical party of the State must oe oppo-
sed at the ballot-box. 1t is agreed that gener-
Gus and general rally must be made in behalf of
political reform. II is further agreed that the op
position must acknowledge all the political and
civil rights now enjoyed by the freedmen. 1t is
agreed that the opposition must address itself 10
living issues-must be a party active, progressive
and in full sympathy with the spirit of industrial
development and popular enlightenment. 1t is
agreed, in fine, that the opposition must 60 before
the State pledged to the principle of fair play and
justice to all, to the putting OF able and honest
men into office, to the honest and cheap admins
tration Of our State Government, to the develop
ment of our material wealth, and to the sincere
encouragement Of foreign capital and immigration
| seeking our State.
Upon these points there seems 10 be no differ
ence. Here we have that unanimity in sentiment
so much to be desired But upon one vital point
il must be admitted that there is difference Of
views judging from the indications of public
opinion reflected in the State anti-radical press
The question has arisen, how shall this fight be
made? Shall we lay aside the Democratic banner
and essay new flag? Our readers ore aware
that we have very decided views upon this sub
ject. As parties now stand, we are Democrats
and we do not propose to forego either name or
general principles. But appreciating the para
mount importance of concert of action, knowing
that the anti-radicalists of the State have COM
mon purpose in view, moved by an earnest desire
| to have all ant-radicalists move like one man to
the rescue of the State, we venture TO suggest
that it is quite possible to have these differences
settled in decisive way upon fair and honora-
bic basis Let the question in debate be settled
| by the anti-radicalists themselves. In due time
| let convention of earnest and able men from
every county assemble, aud suggest platform
! upon which we may all be able to meet and fight
the good fight of Carolinas redemption In the
meantime we do not hesitate to declare that we
earnestly hope and advise that the people will
stand firmly by the Democracy. We want no
| hybrid party. We want honest men by honest
means to consummate an honest reform Let US
stand by the Democratic party Let US raise
again our undishonored standards, and show that
Democracy, rightly interpreted, means in this
| State POLITICAL REFoRM AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY,
AND A FAIR FIELD FOB ALL.
The Yorkvile Enquirer also makes IN equiva-
lent suggestion in the following words:
The question of what should be done in oppo-
sition to radicalism this summer has been rather
freely discussed, of late by portion of the State
press. The discussion appears to aim at securing
concert of action, and in order to give it some
definite result, we suggest that u convention be
held in Columbia, of delegates from aIl the coun-
ties, unfettered by instructions and empowered
to decide upon the policy to be adopted. If care
is taken to select only the best and most judcious
men as delegates, the decision of snch conven-
tion will be sure of hearty support. Speaking
with authority, it would give shape and direction
to the opposition. These are essentials to success
which the present mode of discussing totally
lacks Nay, more, the frequent production OF
platforms. as it implies uncertainty, both of prin-
clple and purpose, is positive INJURY to what
we oil sincerely regard good cause