The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-07-26

to the president pro tem., W. T. Burge, Esq
The convention then, at ten minutes after
o'clock this morning, adjourned, subject tc
the call of the president.
The Citizens Candidates.
AS will be seen by the following brief sketch
of their character and position in the commu
nifty, the candidates chosen last night BY the
Citizens Convention are thoroughly Repre-
sentative Men, in whose discretion, intellt
gence and probity the people may repose al
entire confidence:
l. O. A. BowEN.-This gentleman is
Charlestonian Of high character and large
mercantile experience. For some years hi
was member of the large dry goods jobbins
house of Marshall, Burge Il Bowen. BE Ii
now member of the well-known firm o
James Adger l. Co.
2. BERNARD o'NEI1L is native OF Ireland
but has been identified with Charleston for
long series of years, in the course Of which az
has acquired handsome property, and estao
lished an envlable name and character Us
merchant. He is one of our most prominen
wholesale grocery dealers. There is no cltizef
more thoroughly possessed OF the confidence
of the people of Charleston than Mr. bernard
O,Neill.
3. W. B. SMITH is one of the oldest and mos'
successful merchants of Charleston, and is the
president of the Union Bank. The shrewd
ness and energy which have enabled him to ac
aulre and retain a large fortune, cannot fail tc
be Of high value in directing Alright the public
policy Of the city.
4: CHARLES MICHAEL is stevedore OF long
standing. he is trusted and respected by tn:
merchants who employ him, and by the labor
ers whom he employs. AS Iative-born col
ored citizen of Charleston, he has the conf
dence and goodwill of all who know him.
S. ALvA GAGE is Northern man, but haE
been resident Of Charleston for more years
than we care to name. He Is aman OF large
means, but with unabated energy continues
to direct in person all the details of his busi
ness. AS practical, large-hearted and public
spirited man, he commands the affectlonate
respect of all his fellow-citizens.
6. ]. KENNY is a native of Ireland, but has
resided over twcnty years In Charleston. Ht
is an amable aud upright man, and large
.property-holder. Mr.. Kenny is highly popular
both with his countrymen and the old Charles
tonians.
I. s. F. GARRETT Is an Intelligent and indus
trIous colored man, who will carefully watch
over the interests of his people.
s. CHARLES VoIGT Is native OF Germany,
and an old citizen of Charleston. he is
member of the present City Council, where
he Is constantly advocating retrenchment ane
reform. Although not politically affiliated Will
his countrymen in this city, he enjoys thell
confidence and esteem, aRd is at this time
chairman ofthe vestry OF the German Lutheran
Church. His indefatjgable zea!' is acknoWl
edged to have contributed largely towards thu
speedy completion of the new German Church
Of his participation In this great work Mr.
Yoigt has reason to be proud.
: 8. A. s. JoHNsroN.-This gentleman has Ions
been known as one Of our most promlnen1
merchants, being the senior member of the
large dry goods jobblng house Of Johnston
Crews & Co. Being man of sound judgment
and unblemished character, Mr.. Johnston ha'
been frequently called upon to hold importan
offices of trust, the duties of which he has in
variably discharged with credit to himself ant
with profit to the interests put under nj
charge. he will be valuable addition to tn
board.
10. E. F. SwEEGAN.-ThIs gentleman Is q
l. xhn otr3 aetob1ichod Arm r
Baker & Co. He is an e1-pcesldent of the
Etna Fire Company, and his portrait, painted
by order of the company, now hangs In thell
hall. He is now president Of the Catholic In
stitute. Mr.. sweegan is straightforward
sensible man, who may be relied on to do his
whole duty without fear or favor.
IL. JAMES II. TATLoR.-This well-known
citizen has been so long identified with
Charleston that one almost forgets that he was
born in q Northern State. Mr.. Taylor has
always enjoyed public confidence, as is shown
by the number of important public positions
which he has held since his connection with
the trade and commerce OF this city. he has
been particularly jealous in promoting the de-
velopment of the manufacturing interests oi
the State, and after the war became partner
In the colossal firm Of G. W. Williams & Co.
IL. G. A. GLOVER is very worthy colored
citizen, saddler by trade. He is we'll thought
of by whites as well as blacks.
l3. Rev. F. BROWN is colored Methodist
preacher, his chapel being in Laurel street
His congregation believe Ia him firmly.
IA. WIN. MORAN is one of the most thorough
going Irishmen in Charleston. He is engaged
in the draying business, and is truly worthy
and deserving citizen.
Is. ELIAS GARDNER There is not colored
man in Charleston who stands higher than
Elias Gardner in the estimation and good will
of the public. He is one of the commission
ers of the Markets, and, as a man OF property
and conservative spirit, possesses large: In
fuence, which he always uses with discretion,
l6. ANDREW SIMoNDs.-For a number o
years prior TO the war Mr.. Slmonds was en-
gagged in the jobblng trade in this city. Wher
the First National Bank was organized, he
was elected its president, and it has become
under his direction one of the most fourishipe
financial institutions in the country. He Is
man Of broad views and liberal opinions, ant
will zealously guard the interests Of all classe:
of people.
l7..FRANcIs J. PELzER is o native o
Charleston, and emphatically aself-made man
BY unremittlng labor, singular energy ane
strict mercantile integrity he has succeeded