The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-05-17

Jones, &. Cannon, B. ". Ball, ".
II. Wallace, Richard Lathcrs, F.
+. Marley, e. A. Trenholm, F.. J.
Scott, C. ". Dudley and T. e.
Weathcrlv.
Mr.. Ball introduced q resolution,
which was adopted. that the COM
miltcc appointed to confer with
the Governor be further instructed
to consult with him and ascertain
to what extent the County Offices
have been increased unnecessa-
rily, with 4 yicw to rctrenchment
and reform.
On motion Of Col. Cash, 10 wa.
resolved that the Governor hs, -.
vited 20 O seat on the floor.
Hon. G. Cannon introduced
resolution, which was adopted,
that the committee appointed to
confer with the Governor be fur
thcr instructed TO ascertain from
him the amount OF bonds he has
signed, and what disposition has
been made Of them. "
At : p. NJ, the Convention took
i recess until i p. n.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The President read a communi-
cation from J. l.. Ncaglc, Comp
roller.Gcncral, stating that he
had sent copies of his annual re-
port, and also circulars. showing
the condition Of the funded debt Of
the State.
Mr.. C. W. Dudley, after few
predatory remarks, introduced tho
following resolutions, which were
referred 10 the Executive Com
mittcc.
RcyoIrcd, That the people of tho
State mediate no resistance what
ever to tho Government of the
United States, and intend in IT,
Spect thereto to conduct them
selves as peaceful, law-aLiding
citizens.
Resolred, That however dis
tasteful the reconstruction meas
ures have been to the Southern
mind, we now view them as finall-
ties. and recognize the duty OF
obevine them in latter and in
spirit and, as far as in our power
lies, to make that duty pleasant.
Resolred, That we look to time
and to peaceful agencies. only, for
the solution ofany difficulties that
now exist, or in the adminislra7
tion of the public Offices of this
State; and we entertain the belief
that all the changes and modifca-
tions that Le desired in that con-
nection can and will be effected by
the quiet influence Of an enlight-
cned public opinion.
ReSolred, That the exigcncles
of the times demand from the peo-
pie other efforts than those in
tended 10 promote the success OF
any "party," their true interests
consisting in uniting with good
citizens Of any and all parties in
promoting the welfare Of every
section and Of every class Of tl'e
people.
Rcsozved, That VIC deprccato
any and all local disturbances
arising out Of the irritation consc-
quent upon the supposed mal-ad-
ministration Of public affairs in
the State, and we appeal TO the
people to respect the laws and to
look to them only for the redress
oftheir grievances.
Mr.. I. +. Marley offered rcso-
lutions. that the Convention OK
hort tAc people Of the State I"
abstain from all acts Of violence,
and to rely upon the law and
other proper agencies for the re-
dress OF those grievances. ofwhich
they justly complain that his Ex-
cclIcncy the Governor having en-
pressed desire to appoint good
men to Office, it IS but due tc him
that the ciiizcns of each County
should confer with him fully in
reference to the fitness Of his ap-
pointccs to office; that we re-
commcd to tic people throughout
the State, without reference to po-
Iitical parties, to assemble and
petition the Legislature TO repeal
useless and obnoxious laws. Re-
fcrrcL to the Executive Con-
mittcc.
Mr.. Chamberlain offered 3 res"-
luton. that the Executive Com
mittec he instructed TO inquire in-
to the alleged acts of public vio-
'cncc, and report such plans ss
they may deem best for the enfcr~e-
me;,t of the laws and the protcc
,ion Of all the citjzers Of tho
State.
On motion Of Mr.. Warlcy, it
Was
Er$drcd. Flat when the Con
vcn,ion ajourn to-day, it adjourn
to meet tomorrow, at y N.
Mr.. Chamberlain offered rcso-
luton, that i committee OF five Ia
appointed to examine into the nc
count between tho State and the
Financial Agent in New York, and
that they call upon tho Governor
for his aid and authority in prose
cutins the examination. Referred
TO the Executive Committee.
The following gentlemen were