The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-11


road Company. and other companies, OF q
mortgage to Henry Clews, Henry Gourdin and
George 8. Cameron, to secure the payment OF
certain bonds, was ratified and confirmed oy
the Legislature, and the said mortgage de-
clared 10 be 'lien prior to that OF the state
on all property described in said mortgage,
and on the entire line of the Blue hldSe Kan,
road, and on all other properties Of the several
companies, or which they, or either OF them,
may hereafter acquire"
RESOLVED, That the committee be instructed
to report what action, II any, can be taken 0y
this body to prevent the subordination Of the
States lien upon the line OF the Blue Ridge
Railroad, and the entire properties OF the
other companies, to the junior claims OF pri-
vate individuals.
General NJ. W. Gary offered the following,
which was adopted:
RESOLVED, That committee of seven be ap-
pointed to memonalize the Governor and the
Le- isature Of this State as 10 the eXpediency
OF repeating or modifying tie election laws Of
this State. and that said committee do report
upon the eXpediency of adopting the cumula-
tive system Of voting. or such system as will
protect the rights OF minorities.
The convention then took u recess until
P. NJ;
Afternoon Session.
The president announced the following COM.
mittees
Committee OF Seven en- Election and Suffrage
Laws-M. ". Gary, e. ". Dudley, William
Wallace, B. H. Wilson, ]. P. Thomas. E. s.
Keitt, J. H. Screven.
Executive Committee--Jas. Chestnut, Johnson
Hagood, Thomas I. Simons, c. W. Dudley, E.
3. c. Cash. F. F. Warey. a: P. Aldrch, Henry
Gourdin, H. g. Smart, William Wallace, R. l..
Mclaughlin, A. D. Goodwin, AL. Westmore-
lon WDrt1ruT
SPEECH AND RESOLUTIONS BY H6N. c. W. DUD-
LEY.
Hon. C. ". Dudley then took the floor and
delivered speech on the political situation.
He dwelt at length on the errors Of the past,
but took hopeful view Of the present, be-
leving that if the people would continue to
conquer their prejudices-the thirty thousand
majority now against them would soon be re-
duced to degree that would secure just
and stable government and fair representa-
ton. He attempted to prove the utter mad
equacy OF this convention or the taxpayers Of
the State to effect any relief from the evils that
oppress us without the cooperation OF the
colored people, and speaking hopefully oftheir
willingness 10 assist and act justly, introduced
the following resolutions, which were referred
to the executive committee:
RESOLVED, That the people Of the State medi-
tate no resistance whatever to the Government
of the United States, and Intend IN respect
thereto to conduct themselves as peaceful,
uw-abiding citizens.
Resolued, That however distasteful the re-
construction measures have been TO the South
ern mind, we now view them as flnalitles, and
bo fIY,ty n them Letter
and in spirit; and, as tar as in our power lies,
to make that duty pleasant.
RESOLVED, That we look to time and to peace
full agencies. only, for the solution oil any dill.
culties that now exist, or in the administration
of the public offices OF this State; and We en-
tertan the belief that oil the changes anu
notifications that may be desired In that con-
nection can and will be effected by the quiet
Influence of an enlightened public opinion.
RESOLVED, That the eXigencles OF the times
demand from tile people other efforts than
those intended 10 promote the success OIL any
party" their true interests consisting IN
uniting with good citizens of any and oil par
ties in promoting the welfare Of every section
and OF every class Of the people.
ResOlred, That We deprecute any and all
local disturbances arising ont OF the lfrltatl0n
CONSEQUENT upon the supposed mal-admlnls-
tralsOn of public affairs In the State, and,We
appeal to the people to respect the laws anu 10
look to them only for the redress OF their
grievances.
ONLY TIE BEsT MEN FOR OFFICE.
Colonel F. F. warley introduced the follow
Ing. which was referred TO the executive COM
mittee:
RESOLVED. That this convention earnestly eX.
hort the people of the State to abstain from
all acts of violence calculated to supplant Lhe
regular and due administration OF Jnstlc9, aua
to rely upon the law and other proper esen.. ).
cies for the redress oil those grievances OF
which they justly complain.
Resolred, That his EXcellency Governor
Scott having expressed u desire to appoint
good men 10 office; 1t is but due to hlm tnat
Inc citizens of every county should communl-
cate freely with him in reference to the feel
ines and qualifications Of his appointees to
Office, and give HIM the opportunity to remove
those who have shown themselves to be IN
efficient. unworthy or unit lor the olllces
they hold.
Resolved, That we recommend the people
throughout the State, without respect 10 poll
ticul opinions. to assemble in primary meet
inas. and earnestly bnt respectfully petition
the Legislature 10 abolish the numerous use
less Offices which are sustained by taxation, 10
repeal the many obnoxious and unequal laws
which cucumber our statute DOCKS, anu 10 en-
act such laws as will secure to the taxpayers
lair representation in the Legislature.
TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.
Hon. A. p. Altlrich offered The following res
olu,ion, which was referred TO the executive
committee
RESOLVED, That the executive committee do
iuulire and report on the grievances OF taxa
tion without adequate representation in the
taxing body. and suggest remedy for the en-
listing evil.
TIE FINANCIAL AGENT AND THE E. h. K.
Hon. D H. Chamberlain offered the follow
ing, which was referred TO the executive COM
mjttee:
RESOLVED, That a committee of five be raised
to examine and report upon the accounts OF
the State with the financial agent OF the State
in New York. and that they apply to the Gov
ernor for his aid and authority TO make this
examination.
Also, the following preamble and resolutions
were referred 10 the same committee:
Whereas, The material welfare o. the prop
erty-hOlders and taxpayers Of this Stale de-
mand the faithful. enforcement OF tie laws 1or
The protection OF life and property; and where
as violence anu crime, il permitted 10 go un-
punished, tend inevitably TO deranSe The in-
tuslry. paralyZe the enterprise, and destroy
the national welfare OF our State: therefore.
RESOLVED That the executive committee oi
this convention be Instructed TO inquire into
the ALLEGED violence now prevailing in several
counties of this Stale, and 10 report upon
plan FOR The better execution Of the laws
:,najnsi sl,cn viuleucc and the better protection