The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-06-23
The Reform Convention.

Inc Reform GOQVeQIiOu.
We give the proceedings of the recent Con-
vention upon our first page to-day. Twenty
one counties were represented, and there was
considerable enthusiasm manifested by those
who favored the Convention and the policy of
nominating State ticket 1t was our privl-
lege to represent, in part, the county OF An
derson, and as our views upon the eXpedlency
of placing candidates in the field for the Offices
of Governor and Lieutenant Governor have
been we'll known to the people of this county,
it is hardly necessary to state that we main
tanned these views before the Convention. We
were honestly opposed to making any nomina-
tions, especially at this time, and it must be
candidiv acknowledged that our judgment was
not influenced to the contrary by any argu-
ments or opinions brought to light on that
OCCASION But we stood in hopeless minority,
and when the Convention determined to place
standard-bearer in the field, its decision was
respected by us, in the spirit of not wishing to
create discord among our political associates.
Wearc willing, at all times, to consult and
advise with our friends and it WAS for this
purpose that We withdrew opposition to the
Convention and endorsed the proposition for
Anderson to be represented. Now, that our
ideas of expediency and sound policy have
been thrust aside and a totally different course
pursued, we shall not argue the questions in
volvcd, but simply acquiescc in the result 1t
must not be expected, however, that this jour-
nal will enter the campaign with enthusiasm.
The course of events will be faithfully and ear
nestlv recorded, and the work of reformation
in our State government will receive genuine
cooperation. Wea unaltera5ly opposed to
the villainies and corruptions practiccd in
high places, and will lend cur feeble efforts to
their exposure on every suitable occasion. We
shall hope for good results i'll the approaching
election, and will utter no word of discourage
ment to others more Jealous and enthusiastic
in support of the policy adopted.
The platform adopted by the Convention
meets with our hearty and unqalified approval.
1t is fair and honest recognition of accom-
plished facts. The questions hitherto dividing
the races in this State are permanently settled
by this action of the Convention, which was
composed of white and colored delegates. 1t
was the first occasion, since the present state of
public affairs has been inaugurated, that repre-
sentatves of both races met together in this
capacity. The tone of the coored speakers
was admirable, and evinced clear perception
of the duties devolvng upon their people to-
wards securing an honest and upright admins
tration of the State government. We would
rejoice to know that their leading men, from
the seaboard to the mountains were equally
dcsirous of bringing about this reformation,
and would assist in hurting from power and
patronage the vampires who have fattened upon
the bleed of the commonwealth for the last
two years.
The nominees for Governor and Lieutenant
Governvc arc Hon. r. Z. CARPENTER, of
Charleston, and Gen NJ. C. BUTLER, of Edge
field Judge CARPENTER is highly esteemed
by the people of Charleston. where he has re-
sided for the last three years, and it is declared
that he possesses great requirements apopuiar
orator. Hc is undoubtedly gifted in many re-
spects, and has performed the functions of his
judicial office with ability and satisfaction to
the people and bar of his Circuit. In another
column, we give brief sketch of his life and
services. Gen BUTLER, the nominee for Lieu
tenant Governor, is best known as gallant
Confederate officer. He is not without expert
encc as political leader, and possesses the dash
and enthusiasm requisite for success i'll public
life. lie has served in the Legislature Of this
State, and from his youth has received gener-
Gus support among his neighbors and friends.
We are informed that the colorcd people of
Edgefeld are enthusiastic in his praise as
fair-minded and honorable man, whom they
are willing to trust with implicit confidence.
We have known Gen. BUTLER for about fifteen
years, and outside of his brilliant record as a
dashing cavalry officer, we commend him to
our people as an honorable and upright gentle
man without fear and without rcproach"