The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-29
COLUMBIA, S. G..
Friday Morning, July %, 1870.
Tho Issue Made-Let 1t be Met.

Friday Morning, July %, 1870.
Tho Issue uade-Let 1t be Met.
The Radical Convention has nomit
mated for Governor, the present incum-
bent, and for Lieutenant Governor, A.
j. Ransier. q colored nun, identified
with the extreme views of his party, and
who, judging from his reported remarks,
is disposed to press his party claims
without regard to the interests and SEN
sibilties Of large and important por
tion of the people of the State. The
issue is thus made. In nominating Go
vernon Scott for reelection, the corrupt
administration Of the past two years..
with oil the fraud, bribery. swindlipg
and corruption Herewith connected, is
virtually endorsed, or passed over with
out rebuke.
Opposed to his party. is the party of
retrenchment and reform. Opposed to
Scott and Ransier, are the candidates Of
the reformists. The good citizen will
not hesitate long in making his selection.
ment in South Carolina; they who
would put an end to the selfish schemes
of money making politicians; they who
desire to see in this State condition of
affairs promotive of peace, security and
substantial prosperity, will unhesitatng
Iy give their eympathies, their energies
and their votes for that organization
which, under the banner of reform,
seeks to win for the people of South
Carolina the advantages of regime that
will impartially advance the public good.
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM. The follow
ing is the platform reported by Exon
gressman Whittimore, and adopted by
the Republican Convention:
Resolced, That the Republicans of
South Carolina in convention assembled,
in spirit of amity and peace towards
selves, make the following declaration Of
principle and policy:
1. That as citizens of the nation repre-
senting the Republican sentiment of
prouud and honored Commonwealth. we
regard with sincere satisfaction the fidel-
ity eyinced by President Grant to the
Republican party, and we pledge our
cordial support to the measures inau-
gurated by him so insure conciliation,
economy and justice at home, and COM
mand consideration and respect abroad.
g. That we cordially endorse the ad-
ministration of Governor Scott, as wise.
economical and honest, and that it de-
serves as it has received, the hearty ap-
proval of the loyal people of South Caro-
lima.
8. That we insist on continuance of
strict aud close economy in all depart
ments Of our Government, III order to
maintain the happy financial condition
which our State has attained under Re
publican rule.
f. That We hail with gratitude the
adoption of the fifteenth amendment to
the Constitution of the United States. as
the growing net of American civil cman-
cipation, aud that. in this exercise of the
sacred right of the elective franchise
will elevate to public Office only capable
and honest Republicans, irrespective of
race, color or previous condition.
5. That we hereby pledge the Repub-
licun party of South Carolina to firm,
fearless and nnfaltering support Of tho
civil rights bill, and shall demand the
strict enforcement of the principles that
it cnunciates, rs just and practical
assertions Of the civil equality of MI
American citizens.
6. That We appeal to the national
Congress to open to settlement and pre-
emption the 4S,O00,0 600 of acres of
public lands in the Southern States, and
to provide by suitable law for the
purchase, through the general land
Office or othel wise, of lands in this
State, to bo sold to the iandless, under
the provisions of the homestead law Of
The United States.
7. Congratulating ourselves upon the
return of peace, the representation of
our beloved State in the national
councils, and the comparative qniet that
prevails in our midst, relying upon
divine Providence for wisdom in council
and efficiency in our actions, with
malice towards mono and charity to alI,
wo pledge our earnest and best efforts to
the success of the Republican party in
South Carolina, and enter upon the
campaign of 1870, confident OF victory,
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