Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-05
FIRST EDITION.
sound Public Doctrine.

ADDRESS BY GOV. CHAMBERLAIN OF SOUTH CARO-
IINA--rlIE DUTIES OF PARTIES.
CHARIEsroN, s. c., Nov. Gov. Chamber
lain, who arrived here this morning. being his
first visit TO Charleston since his election, was
serenaded tonight, and delivered an address to
large audience. He declared that he holds bi6
Office public trust, aud said The only
inst basis for Il political party il certain view
Of the manner in which the power OF the Gov
errlnent should be exercised. the principles and
methods by which public affairs could be con-
ducted. 1t is not power Or Office merely which
party should seek but power and office must
be sought HI the means and opportunity OF in
creasing the purity, efficiency, and the benef-
cence OF the Government. Holding such views
] conceive that
THE JUST BOUNDS OF PARTY
obligation are greatly transcribed whenever
public oilce is used TO promote personal and par
ty ends to the neglect of the best interests OF
the whole people,"
He said further that he had refused TO be a
slave to the demand OF party; that he had hon
estly labored to promote the common welfare OF
the people, and If any act of his in pursuit OF
that aim had hurt his party then that party de-
served to he hnrt. He said II rejoice to be
able to add that III my judgment the day is past
in South Carolina, never to return, when good
will be rejected or wrong accepted because done
IN the name OF any party. Here, as elsewhere
subordinating party interosts to public interests
more and more regarding good government III
AN INFINITELY BETTER THING
than party power--more aud more perceiving
that in the long run that party will prevail
which keeps most steadily in view, the faithful
and impartial discharge OF the great functions
OF government in the interest Of all the people.
Well, for one, welcome such sentiment.
have valued my party because thought it the
best representative OF freedom, Of equality. OF
civil and political rights, of the ideas embodied
in our Declaration OF Independence and our
Republican form Of Government. My attach
ment to my party docs not extend one stel
beyond this. That isl the full measure OF my
party fealty."
He declared that the State needed a barmnpi-
ous working together of both races which had
been largely secured in Charleston, aud that
THE rNrEHEsrs OF THE TWO RACES
are identical. He said that recognition of this
fact, and complete union OF all who do re-
cognze 1t is the first step in the march OF thit
people toward true and lasting prosperity. The
two great demands OF the people, lie said, are q
reduction OF taxation and an honest expenditure
OF the public money aud the people OF Soutl
Carolina ought to be, and can be, relieved OF
one third OF the taxes they have for the last 81,
years paid.
In conclusion he said that the great results oil
good government are impartial administration
OF the law, economical administration OF the pub
lie funds, mouefate anu fehsOnhDle thShiiop.
ALL THESE BLESSINGS
arc within Our reach il we are united and de
termined in demanding them. They are oul
chief public concerns at the present time
Whatever the changing fortunes Of politica
parties in the nation at large, these things viii
remain for years TO come the true aim OF youl
people. 1t is a work worthy OF our highest Of
forts, and we have aiding ua in this good worl
the anspcious era OF our national centennlA
year. We do not know or feel think, hov
greatly the hearts OF the American people o.
both sections will be drawn to each other tlit
great celebration OF our national birth comes on
I'VE have caught little of it's influence at Lex
| ington and Bunker Hill, but the full tide will
| sweep over us at Philadelphia on the Fourth o.
July next. Then let us hope that under the ful
| influences of those
| FRELIHus WHICH BOUND OUR FATHERS
OF the South and North to the great cause o
| American freedom and independence. we ma.
| find it easy to go forward to the completion o
| their great work, the accomplishment OF theii
hopes and aims, the perpetuation OF all coming
| generations OF nation wherein universal ant
| impartial freedom shall show its perfect work
| The address was well received and loudly ap
plauded To morrow Gov. Chamberlain will b,
| deceived by the Chamber Of Commerce.