The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-08-01
Reform Meeting In Greenville.
TFRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

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Through the courtesy OF the officers Of the
Greenville and Columbia Railroad our party
were given special train, by which we were
enabled to reach this point in time for the
speakers to fulfil their appointment at IL M.
We started for Walhalla at 2 A. NJ. At Ander-
son Courthouse the members of the brass
band of that place volunteered their services
and came along with us. A large number OF
citizens from the various depots along the
route also came along. We arrived here
shortly after oclock-an hour sooner than
we were expected, but found conyeyances In
waiting, and, In few minutes attec our arriv-
al, were transferred to hotel. Arrangements
had been made to give the nominees fitting
reception, but the early arrival interfered with
the plan.
A stranger unacquainted with the size and
population of Greenville, seeing its streets
thronged with masses of human beings as they
were this morning, through which the large
number Of vehicles valnly endeavored to pass,
would hare concluded that he had been sud-
denly dropped into most populous and flour
ishng city. While Greenvile can claim a
large share Of ofprosperity, yet the busy appear,
ance to-day was an unusual thing. It was
caused by the assembling of the citizens from
all portions OF the county to listen to the
speeches of the nominees fthe Union Reform
party. Until II o'clock the city was all In a
hustle, but in few moments thereafter ap-
peared deserted, nearly every one having
gone to a grove in the vicinity, the place ap-
pointed for the meeting, and where stand
and seats were erected. On the stand were
Ex-Governor Perry, Judge Carpenter, Generals
Butler, Kershaw, Easley, and Leroy F. You
mans, ESQ.
There were two bands present, the one from
Anderson and one from Greenville, composed
of colored men. They agreed to play alter
nately, and added much to the interest OF the
meeting,
EX-GOVERNOR PERRY'S INTRODUCTION
Al few minutes after IL O'clock. Ex-Governor
Perry stepped to the front OF the platform,
called the meeting to order, and said substau-
TALLY:
Fs,top-cuizens of GrsenuilIe County-We
nave aSSenUieu leIe lO-utty iOi IIS pun lpOSC VI
hearing the distinguished speakers, who have
come to address you on the sad and humiliat-
ing condition Of our beloved State. Some
weeks since. a large number OF the good and
true men of the State, irrespective OF party or
color, assembled in convention, at Columbia,
and selected Judge r. 3. Carpenter and Gene
raj NJ. G. Butler as the standard bear
ers in this campaign against the cor
rupt administration = one Republican.
and the other Democrat-both standing on
the same platform opposed only 70 the bribery
and corruption which characterize the admin
istration Of our public Gfairs. Judge Carpen-
ter Is known to have worn the judicial ermine
in this State, ard worn 1t unsullied amidst so
much corruption which surrounded him. He
has now thrown aside his judicial robe which
he wore with 80 much honor to enter upon
this heated and excited contest; he has left an
easy position to labor In behalf OF the people
of the State, and to fight their battle against
bribery and corruption. General Butler Is a
native of this county, and all Of her citizens
and all of South Carolina are proud
of his fame which he has won on 30
many battle-felds, and since has acquired
In the arena of political lite; he Is young, ear
nest, gifted, and will be remembered In histo-
ry. Accompanying these gentlemen Is anoth-
er pure and earnest soldier and citizen of
South Carolina, General ]. B. Kershaw, one
who is known to you as the soldier who 80 gal
lantly led the SONS Of South Carolina on many
a hard field OF conflict, and one who has since
the war labored earnestly to restore hiH State