New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN CONvEN-
TON.

THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN CONvEN-
TON.
NEARLY ALL THE DELEGATES CoLoRRD MEN-A
pEARTH OF CARPET-BAGGERs-sTRoNG AND CON
CrIIAToRY SPEECHES BY CONGRESSMAN CAIN AND
orBrRs-A BOLD ARRANGEMENT OF CHAMBER
LAIN.
,pou an occ SIGNAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUEE]
CHARLESTON, Oct. 2.-The Hibernian Hall,
IN which the independent Republican State convention
assembled at to-day had as fts sole speca
alton huge Palmetto tree, around when WAS orapeo
an American flag. IL is the symbol OF the Convention
The members earnest and energetic Republicans but
the bag element is conspicuous by its absence
and the one feeling which rules the body the fixed
curpose 20 honest men Governor and Lieutenant
governor and to improve far is practicable, the
Of General Assembly 1t worthy Of note
that with only five exceptions the delegates are
solored men, who represent the newlyawakened sent
mept of the people in favor of such reforms
will reduce taxation and make work plentiful and profit
able
w. A. Hayne Of Marion was elected temporary chair
man. and in his address explained the Of the for
nation of the Independent Republican movement
These the msrue and corruption Of the persons
who had been IN authority during the past six years.
He Hayne) was delegate 10 the regular Republican
Convention but he could not vote for Chamberlain and
his constituents sustained his action. Mr. Hayne said
that the nomination Of Chamberlain was procured by
Reform must be had, and with hard work, was
certain.
Major NJ r. Delaney. jetblack man, who served
boporably the Federal army, and speaks with huency
and force next addressed the Convention He said that
the Northern Adventures who had been the political
teachers of the coored people had never done single
thing for benefit Of the cOlored race The land
owners were ground to death by taxation, and the
Iaborers suffered consequence. The time had come
when the black stand side by side with the
intelligent honest white and stop all this He
was confident that good candidates nominated by this
Convention would be supported by the tai payers and
between the whites aud the blacks would so i'm
prove the condition that laborer would
demand the highest price for his TOLL and the capitalist
be able and willing to pay it. The talk about social
equality great bugbear; 1t must regulate itself.
He would not allow any TO dictate to him who should
CIT at his table. Until 1t becomes fashionable for white
sit down at the table with black men. there was
danger Of black men insisting upon sitting down to
tbe table with white people. 1t was all bugbear. and
no man with common would give a bawbee for
any law which would compel the black man to sit at
table with the white man the white man with the
black The speech was warmly applauded through
out
A NOMINATION WITHOUT BRIBERY.
Arecess taken until u o'clock. when Congress
man r. H. CAIN black man, addressed the Convention,
He congratulated the Convention that the time had
come when whites and blacks could meet on common
level and reconcile the differences Of the past In 1868
be had advocated election of Chancellor Lesesne
the Democratic candidate for Mayor, and was burned
ef1gy for his pains Last night MI Lesesne presided
at the,mmense meeting Of Republicans and Conserva-
held to devise for securing fair election
He reoieed at it, The material interests OF the State de-
maDded that there should be no more antagoDism be-
tween the races. Intelligence must rule. He had no
fear OF Of rsees because he believed the whites
had had fighting enough, and the coored men did not
want TO fight at ALL There peace in the State,
and danger that 1t would be disturbed. Both
Democrats and Republicans wanted good govern
nent and prosperity for the State, and there
was no reason why they should not
shake hands and onward together. Most OF the
members of the Convention young men, which was
good omen They thought for themselves, and spoke
what they thought. AS TO Chamberlain, the regular
candidate he did no'say;he dishonest but he kept
lad company and had not the ability or honesty to col
beet around him set of men who would be acceptable
70 the majority OF the people. He CAIN could not
therefore, support him. The time had come when the
people must teach the Ring a lesson. Judge Green
lacked only 10 votes OF receiving the regular nomina-
ton and these could have been bought for $3.50
tacb, but the leaders Of the Reform movement would
not descend to bribery and this Convention will make
4 nomination which shall not cost dollar except for
haIlhre and lights. In conclusion he SAID that IL was
GOT true that President Grant had Endorsed Chamber
lain. The speech was well received.
The Committee on Credentials then reported that
delegates present from 10 counties Vnefe
counties the State and that several other delegates
would arrive tomorrow morning Among the delegates
are several members OF the last General Assembly, and
number OF the delegates 10 the last regular Republican
Convention. Capt Dunn Senator from Horny County,
who is Chairman of the Executive Committee Of the
independent Republican party laid before the Conven-
non the following confient circular issued by Con-
gressman Elliott at just about the time that he was
assuring the people of the nation that there was no
strength in the Independent movement. The circular,
which will be inerestngto Northern Republicans is as
toows:
HEApor AETERs UNION REPUBLICAN PARTY,
Rooms STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Z
COLUMBIA. Sept %, ls74)
M. - Chairman - c0a.tg $. 81 .ooo,,o. ,,d..
pendeut Republican party having issued cal fer the
election of delegates to Convention TO be holden in the
CITY OF the I'd day Of october next for the
purpose putting in nomination another candidate for
Governor III behalf OF the state Executive Committee
of the Union Republican party have the honor to make
the following suggestions, VIZ
First: BE dlgent in closely watching every move
nent the part of the socaed Independents with the
view 10 thwart their designs against the unity OF our
party - :, ..,.,
for purpose of delegates said Convention
you VH please friends 10 assemble IN G force
10 control the action Of such meetings and cote dozen
ana all propositions looking 10 participation IN sdId
Boilers " COtreHtiOU.'
lion with the ehamen Of the several precincts In your
and instruct them 20 the course 10 be pursued
by them In relation 20 the matters above stated
Fourth. You Will please communicate as promptly as
convenient TO these headquarters the result OF such
meetings. together with all information that you may
from time TO time he in possession OF concerning said
Boilers organization.
veryrespeetfuliy, RoBT. Ii. ELLIOTT
President Ex. Com. U. X. Party.
Capt Dunn said that several counties had been pre-
vented from sending delegations by the very means
recommended the circular. Otherwise every county
would have been represented