Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-10-22

as the colored people plumb the path of recti-
tude their rights are as secure as those of q
king on the throne.
The speaker had never been in favor of en-
Shaving any man who was free nor would he
ever be in favor of reducing any man to sla-
very; nor even would he ever again live in a
State or under government where slavery
existed. Mr.. Wallace in 1859 and 1860, in.
troduced resolution in the Legislature of
thisState to enslave the free colored people of
South Carolina. He followed up the subject
for two years, against an opposition that even
John G. Calhoun, in his palmiest days, could
not have controlled, and yet you are asked to
vote for him.
Now having frankly stated my views, are
we prepared to join hands, and to do now
what l desired to be accomplished in 1867
to trust each other?
I know there are some hardshell Demo-
Gratis who say they will not vote for colored
meu but it is question which they should
consider in the light of policy.
In the gubernatorial canvass he was taking
no part. He had known Judge Green for thirty
years in all the relations of a private citizen
and public officer believed him to be an
honest man and that he would make a good
Governor
Of Major Delaney, candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor on the Green or Independent
Republican ticket, he could say that the Ma
jor, since his acquaintance with him, had i'm
pressed him most favorably he believed him
an honest representative Of his people-able,
sagacious, wise and conservative and he be-
lieved under the administration of Green and
Delaney, the government of South Carolina
would be honestly and faithfully administered.
In conclusion, he would say to his hard
shell Democratic friends, in the language of
Surveyor-General Boykin, when examining
an applicant for deputy.surveyorship, who
in reply to the question, "What would you
do, if, while surveying you should come to an
impenetrable swamp" answered he would
"bulge it." "No," said General Boykin, "Do
not bulge it, but 60 up to the crossing" Let
our hard.shell Democrats take similar advice.
Instead of "bulging" the impenetrable swamp
which is Liberal Republicanism; thence to
Green and Delaney, the bridge on which
they can cross with no other toll than half Of
the political power in the State.
General Kershaw retired amid deafening
cheers and applause, and after spirited piece
by the band, the chairman introduced Major
Delaney.
Major Delaney is a man of unusual intell;-
gence, and ready speaker. His speech,
which, owing to the limited space at our COM
mand, we regret we cannot give, was addressed
mainly to the colored people, and it was not
only an able effort, logical in all its deduc-
tions, but abounded with wholesome truths
forcibly stated, and sparkled with humor and
wit. His speech made favorable impression
on all who heard it-not only from the hon.
esty of purpose by which he seemed to be &C.
tuated, but also by the easy, graceful and elo-
quent style in which it was delivered.
Major Delaney was followed by j. Minis
Sullivan, Esq, who spoke in behalf of the In
dependent Republican movement; and after
he had concluded, Mr.. E. M. Rose, Repub-
lican, introduced the following resolutions,
which were adopted withouta dissenting voice :
Resolved, That we, the people of York county,
do hereby pledge our undivided support to the
nominees of the Independent Republican party
for Governor and Lieutenant-G Governor.
ReSolved, That we also pledge our support to
Gen. j. B. Kershaw for Congress from the fourth
Congressional District.
The meeting then adjourned.