Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-05-19
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEMO-
CRACY AND ITS LATE CONVEN-

TEONs
In the State Democratic Convention
that met ard adjourned last week there
were two parties. One was not only
in favor of a straight-out ticket, but in
favor of making a platform at once on
which to stand in the ensuing cam
paign. The other, no matter what
may have been the feeling on the
straight~out question, were opposed to
adopting any platform or policy at this
early day in the canvass, believing
that as matter of policy, this should
be deferred TIL some future day.
As our readers already know the lat
ter party prevailed and all action IN
reference to platform and candidates
was postponed. AS to the proprie-
ty of the action OF the convention the
press of the State does not seem to be
as much divided as was the convention
We are truly glad to see, how
ever. that while our friends over the
line are divided on this question they
are thoroughly united in the determi-
nation to rescue their State from Rad
ical rule.
Commenting upon the action of the
convention;
The Kingstree Star says:
AS the convention has adopted the
policy we advocated, whether incon-
sistent and unwise or not, we dismiss
the subject, and will pass on to more
vital and important issues relating to
the present and future.
Tho Sumter SOutlsro,e says:
While we do not doubt the wisdom
of waiting for the present, before any
further action is taken, we favor a
straight-out fight when the time comes.
We have had coalition and Bolter
movements enough to satisfy the most
hopeful, that no good can come out of
such a programme. We are willing to
wait, but when the time comes, let us
have action, plain and straight-out.
The Sumter IV0tchnoa,, says:
Upon the whole We regard the &C
ton wise and judicious. 1t is true the
convention did not represent the
masses of the white people of the
State, as, except probably IN the
upper tiers of counties, the organiza-
ton lisa mere skeleton; but it is proba-
bly, we'll for the future movements of
events, going to work out for us
sound and substantial State Govern
ment, based upon honesty and econo-
my, that those holding views so i'm
practicable should be allowed to see
the strength of those views with the
people, as the distractions resulting
from their agitation will sooner cease.
In restricting its action, then, the
Convention acted wisely, and no harm,
probably, was done.
The Marion Star says:
A straight State ticket is that, of all
things, which we desire most, but it is
the maddest folly for us even to dream
of such thing with our present Or
ganization and the public mind divided.
The Charleston Journal of COM
maerce says:
The tone of discussion and the tenn
per Of the delegates indicated too
plainly to admit of any shadow of
doubt that when the time comes for
orgaizing the State campaign the peo-
pie will demand ght-out-andou
Democratic ticket for candidate for
Governor down. And policy as we'll
as principle requires that full ticket
he nominated. Governor Chamber
lain may be good enough Republican,
but this year the Democrats of South
Carolina want sa Democrat for their
standard bearer.
The Timmonsville Ne1Us says:
Wo do not presume to dictate the
future policy of the party; but we do
mean to express the conviction that a
Democratic leader is needed in the
highest place upon the ticket to guide
us safely along the paths to victory.
"Give the flock q shepherd. The
Democratic flock can at least get
much nearer the fold with trusty
shepherd than without one. The odds
are two to one that with safe guidance
they can get safely within the fold.