The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-08-31
THE sLABrowN MEETING.

The Democratic mass meeting at Slabtown
Academy on Wednesday, 23rd inst, was
largely attended by the surrounding coun-
try. About four hundred persons were
present, representing the Brushy Creek,
Slabtown, Hopewell and Garvin Democratic
Clubs. The meeting was presided over by
Maj. Thomas H. Russell, who introduced
the speakers. Messrs. R. w. Simpson, W.
C. Brown, H. R. Vandiver, James l.. Orr
and w. S: Pickens, together with the candi-
dates for county Offices, addressed the multi
tude in earnest and effective speeches, which
were well received and frequently applaud
ed. Then followed good dinner, such as
the ladies of that vicinity are gifted in pre-
pairing. Great enthusiasm was manifested
on every hand, and the action of the State
Convention was warmly endorsed. The
following preamble and resolutions were
submitted to the meeting, and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the recent action of our State
Convention, in nominating full State
ticket, together with the enunciation OF
principles adopted by that body, meets the
hearty approval of the citizens assembled
in mass meeting at Slabtown. Therefore,
Resolved, That the nomination of Gen.
Wade Hampton, of Richland, for Governor
of this State, and the Hon. w. D. Simpson,
of Laurens, for Lieutenant Governor, ap-
peals to the manhood and patriotism of the
entire people of the State for endorsement.
Resolved, That, in our judgment, the cleo
ton of these gentlemen to the high positions
Cor which they have been nominated will
give peace and prosperity to the whole State,
and will be happy solution of the great
problem of harmonizing the feelings, the
sympathies and the purposes of the white
and colored races, living upon the common
soil of our common mother.
Resolved, That the corrupt and imbeclle
government, which has been fastened upon
our people by means of the Republican
party. under the manipulation of carpet
baeeers who have invaded our soil, is dis
grace to the civilization of the age, foul
Blot upon the fair name of our beloved State,
and we ask the cooperation of the good and
true men of all races and parties in the great
work of State redemption.
RESOLVED, That, in our judgment, the plan
of campaign inaugurated so successfully IN
the middle counties of the State-to wit,
free and untrammelled discussions the
true policy for the whole State, and
while we extend to the leaders OF the Re
publican party hearty invitation to unite
in our Democratic meetings, giving them
fair and equal distribution of time with the
speakers Of our own party, we claim the
right to an impartial hearing at any of their
n9blic - meetings which may be held within
the borders of our own County.
Resolved, That in addition to our able
corps of political candidates, whom as our
chosen standard-bearers we expect to meet
the foe on their own ground and before their
own constituency, and combat their un-
founded claims to the further confidence and
support of the colored people, we would
designate, appoint and request the following
| distinguished gentlemen to assist in con-
Quoting this free discussion within our own
borders, to wit: Hon. John B. Moore, Col.
Jas. A. Hoyt, E. B. Murray, Esq, and Col.
T. H. Russell.
Resolved, That with Tilden and Hendricks
as our national standard-bearers in the great
work of Reform, and with Hampton and
Simpson as the proper representatives OF the
party of honesty and reform in our State
government, we buckle on our armor for
ehe conflict, and from this time until the
day of election pledge our time, our talents,
our property for the redemption Of our be-
loved State and nation from the heel of the
oppressor.
Resolred, That we earnestly call upon our
| colored friends for their cooperation in the
great work of Reform, by means Of the
Democratic party, as after a trial of eight
years of the Republicans in the management
of our State affairs, they have shown an
utter inability and willingness to bestow
upon the State an honest, economical and
good government.
Resolved, That these resolutions and pro-
ceedings be published in the Anderson
papers.