The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-20
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| 'a1Gor tu6 pahSaBo Ok tuo Oln tue
Governor wrote me to Charleston: that
he regretted that tho Legislature had
omitted the important qualifications
had proposed az amendments to the
bill, but hoped would did him in tho
negotiations, and he would take care
that honest and prominent citizens
should have the negotiations, and that
the proceeds should be honestly applied
to the reduction of the public debt.
replied that the bill in its present form
would simply lead to more creution OF
Indebtedness without certainty of the
proper application OF tho fluids. and
that regarded tue scheme rs dangerous
to the Interest OF the Taxpayers. for
oven if the bonds could bo negotiated.
which did not think they could, ex-
cept Mt ruinous discount, there WAS
every reason to fenr on improper appli-
cation of the money 80 raised.
Finding that measures were being
taken to issue tho bonds, prepared tho
preamble and resolutions which form
the basis Of our first convention, and
after consulting with lcn'ling geatlc
men throughout the State for their nd
vice. revision and corporation, pro-
sented thom to meeting III the city Of
Charleston, which unanimously mp
| proved and adopted them, inviting the
tax payers of every County Of the State
to send delegates to State Convention
to be held in Columbia to consider this
and kindred subjects connected with
their welfare.
II am proud of this hody, ns worthy
representatives of the intelligence aud
probity Of the State, aud shall always
value myself for any part I have had in
| initiating movement so we'll calculated
to advise aud administer measures Of
reform to our afflicted people"
The other PORTIONS of the editorial
referred to pnss over, because they are
but legitimate expressions OF editorial
opinion, with the simple remark. that
the spirit of the paper | had the honor
to submit Us u prepared form Of II me-
mortal to Congress- may or may not be
too spirited; but disclnim all intention
to criminate every judge and every
member of the Legislature, aud think
the language cannot bear such con
struction. because, as said 10 my open
ing speech introducing it, am not
without confidence in few OF the
judges and many members Of the Legis-
lature, of both parties aud Of both
races. I especially invoked charity to-
wards the most extreme in fraud, as
desired their present corporation. as
we'll as that Of the conservative element
Of both parties. in the work of refolm.
But in dealing with our grievances, we
are compelled TO suffer the'practical evils
against which minoritics have bep1
powerless. and which compeIs us to In
woke tho power of Congress and the
e mt n p hrat f,f oil limo
aud races in the Union. And, gentle.
men. feeling the effects of these ruinous
taxes ns property holder, and in sym
pathy with the alarming impovcrish-
ment of our peoplerby actual spoliation,
1 would be quite willing to become the
scapegoat OF the convention, and suffer
much more misrepresentation, if by So
doing could carry of the sins of the
Stute Government, and relieve our un-
huppy people Of burthens which threaten
Lnem Win pauperism.
Mr. J. G. Davis, Of L,ur-ns. was
added to the Committee on Immigra.
ticu, and air. G. ". Dudley 10 tie u
cutive Committee.
Mr. (las. Fl. Noise, uf Sumter, intro
duced the following preamble and resp
luton, which were referred to the Com
mittce Oh State and Municipal Tuxation
Whereas, the poll fax. devoted by law
TO the great cause of popular education,
would. if properly collected. yield to the
treasury about Sl40,0O0; aud whereas,
not more than one-third Of this amount
was collected in either 1871 or 1872;
therefore,
Resolved. That the COMMITTEE on Tax.
alton be, and are hereby, requested to
report to this convention plan where
py the collection of the poll tax may bc
enforced
Mr.. j. NJ. Williams, of Beaufort, iu-
trodncei the following preamble and
resolutions. which were referred to The
Committee on Immigration:
Whereas, our grievances are mainly
attributable to the want of organiza
ton, aud without organization it is i'm
possible to prevent the threatened con.
hscation of our property, aud our cousc.
qnent annihilatioD; therefore,
I,esolued, That we. the Representatives
OF the taxpayers Of this State, consti
tnting the Tax-Payers' Convention, dc
resolve this convention into society, tc
bs known as the Tax Payers Immigra
ton League.
ReSolrea, That the delegations from
the respective Counties be appointed
committees, aud required to organic,