The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-10-07
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If my humble efforts therefore, can con-
tribute towards reform, can help the party
out of the chaos OF political corruption and
rut,ennesS, and | should be ST e!ccted by the
people 10 assist in such Il c9nSnmmation. in
an official Capacity. ihvn shall regard myself
as the PEOPLES CANDIDATE. n0I otherwise.
but !hev must b.. the Inirammc!lel judges
of their wants and OF nv ability and ti:
ness 10 serve them; my plt'!yc Is party
fealty, based upon III: platIo'ln OF universal !
brotherhood. founded in the comfy Of race
believe in equal rights to all men, iE ma
jority and minority representation, believe
that The governing power must he created
and maintained by the people and for The
Eeopie Of the entire State. NJ creed and
practice j., no Discrimination on account Of
race, color or previous condition., but har-
monr and friendship with ALL. And further
more, with or thou, such III official rrcos-
nl,iOu, insist upon the thorough education
OF ourselves and cLidren; the elevation o.
the pcop!r; Tie welfare OF The county; !hc
development of its resources, ag' iculJural
and commercial: ;he encouragement OF Use
ful industries; the lesSening of taxation; ;hc
plompr collection of the revenue; its honeS!
disbursement nUder proper restrictions; the
speedy punishment Of fraud and corruption
in al grades OF official life; the payment OF
the County debt; u better care of the public
roads; the protection of every citizen, the
IiumbieSt rs well Us the CREATES, in life, pro-
pcrty and liberty; these are my principles
and policy, and are no less the pledges Of the
Republican Party, Solcmny given 10 the
people and 10 which in its individual rs well
rs aggregated capacity it stands ir:cvucahiv
committed. To inculcJtc and entrcc these
;, ,l 4
shall command my highcst ambition.
In conScntiug 10 / candidature upon such
terms, ISimply assert an inalicnabIe right OF
American citizenship, the ineS,inable privi-
legc Of soliciting the Suff':ages Of my fellow
citizens, that conscnting clcmcn: Of govern
crnment, the found t;on stone Of OF Kepub.
lican Institutions, upon which is >acrrLlv
erected The grand superstructurc OF universal
suffrage. Iappreheud that claims paramount
10 mine do not exist, and cannot be asserted
by opposing candidates in the Republican
Pnrty. From birth. the most consistent
friend Of my race, ny life consccralcd to .hcir
social and political elevation, my influence
always exercised for their best good: my
S.lvceS in every sense 4; their command 6;
with an iuilcXiLle devotion 10 convictions OF
duty founded upon principles Of univcr>aI
liberty and cducaion, the clements undcrly-
ing The mora! and social elevation Of my race.
II these qualifications merit any approba-
ton, then | regard my claims equally IL
substantial rs those OF others, Furthermore
if four years residence in the South though
spent in u war Of intcrnecine strife, in which
performed no humble part in the liberation
OF mv people, aud if u residence of three
years since the war, rs aSSiduouSly spent in
the elevation Of that race entities me 10 CON
Si,,crAtc regard at the Lands of my fellow
citizens, then am TO be regarded, in the best
| sense, rs the friend of my people, resident
of the South, 4 citizen 0: the State Of my
choice, South Carolina, clothed with the
; highest prer0eatiYes of American citizen,
| ship, privileges that left to i common eve
all classes Of every nationality, color, and
condition, without regard 70 birthplace, ua
| tivi,v or place of residence, for this Amcricar
! Republic is one common cGuniry for one
! common people.
| Therefore, believing that with jnliciou:
management, such party policy involving
| harmony and fraternity among all claS>e:
of citizens of our STATE can be effec,ually
: consummated, and being = consistent expo
ncnt Of this doctrine, as well as candidate
before the people in that sense and to tha
extent which have indicated in this paper
candidate for that office in which, in thi
judgments OF the peopl', am best capable o
rendering them efficient seryicc. For the>
and other reasons am induced to annnunc
such candidature, subject TO the decision 0
the ensuing County Republican Convention
and to the constituency thereof
Submitting these considerations to an i'm
partial public, have the honor to remain
the peoples servant.
WILL H. THOMAS.
Newberry, S. c., Oct 9Th. 1874.