The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-09-14

for Office. Then you may feel assured OF
protection for yourselves and your families.
A JOINT DISCUSSION.
Col. Aiken Meets Congressman Hoge.
1t was ascertained that s. L. Hoge intcn-
ded visiting Anderson at the time of the
meeting of the County Republican Conven-
ton, and Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress, was written for
to meet him in joint discussion. After the
adjournment Of the Convention, Messrs
James A. Hoyt, County Chairman Of the
Democratic party, and John R. Cochran, Of
the Republicans, took joint charge Of tho
meeting, and as it was Republican meet
ing, the agreement was that the Republicans
had the right to open and close the discus
sion.
Hoge began by telling us that he was
descendant of an illustrious Virginia family,
and that he had never done anything to
bring reproach upon it. That he claimed q
clean record as an official, and defied any
proof Of fraud or theft on him. He said that
he had volunteered in the late war upon the
Union side, and was twice wounded in the
service, once in the neck and once in the
breast. That at the close of the war he had
applied for position in the South to recruit
his health, and was assigned to duty In
South Carolina. That when he came here
he had no idea Of settling in this State, but
the climate agreed with him and he rapidly
increased in weight. He then determined
to live in South Carolinn and make it his
home. He therefore resigned his commits
| sion. He did not wish to 60 into poll
tics, but the native Carolinians would
not have anything to do with reconstruc-
ton, and Northern men had to take hold.
That his property was in this State, and he
felt that he was citizen and entitled to
participate in politics. He then spoke OF
the State ticket; said he did not know much
about Gen. Hampton, and that all the men
on the ticket were either generals or COM
missioned officers. He thought they might
have done more for the privates. Tho
speaker made the most conservative speech
he was ever known to utter. He said he
had not expected to have joint discussion
when he came here, but that he was always
ready to engage in them. That he had
come to look after denomination for Con-
gress, and could not bs properly considered
in the field against Col Aiken. He thought
if the Republicans were wise they would
re-nominate him, for he believd he was the
only man who could clean out the Demo-
Gratis. He referred to his record in Congress,
and claimed to have represented all classes
fairly, after which he closed with thanks to
his audience. Col. Hoyt then introduced
Col. Aiken, who made the most crushing
speech that we have ever listened to against
any public man. His argument was search.
ing and convincing: The storm Of invectiye
he poured upon Hoge and the Republicans
was perfectly overpowering, and when he
completed his remarks there was nothing
left of the first speakers argument. He be.
gan by saying that Judge Hoge had temper.
ed down in his remarks, and before the can
vass was over he expected to have him max
ing Democratic speeches. He then attacked
his record as member of Congress, and
pronounced his Infamous speech, in which
he asserted that three hundred colored men
were killed in this Congressional District in
1858, false, and intended to stir up strife be.
tween the sections. He paid his warmesi
attention to the carpet-bagger, and said he
pitied the ignorance Of Judge Hoge when he
said that he did not know Wade Hampton
whose family have been illustrious in South
Carolina since our colonial days. He said
Hoge was not in the State six months before
he was elected to Office, and that the first
year he went to Congress he did not pay ont
dollar of taxes in this State. He paid hii
respects very plainly to Governor Chamber
lain's connection with the Land Commission
and State Bond frauds, and also the Hardy
Solomon Bank Swindle. During the speak
ing he said that his voice did not often fai
him, but this time he must have eithe
swallowed frog or hog. His hoarsenes
did not, however, last long, and he arraignet
most lucidl5 the frauds and corruptions o
the Republican party, and made telling
speech to the negroes. He evidently had
all his own way, and when Hoge began hi
reply it was evident he was under hack. l
was more of personal plea, that he did no
approve the rascalities of his party. He wa
asked about the agricultural implements
sent to Newberry, and admitted they wer
sent by Purvis, the colored Adjutant Gen
eral, and condemned thea Some stagger
ing questions were put to him. and he mad
very lame answers. AS he closed his speecl
he was asked about his speech in Congress
but declined explaining. Tho order of tn
meeting was good, and the Democrats wer
. entirely satisfied with the proceedings Of tn
day.
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
The Democratic Club at Centreville Mill
t held meeting on Saturday last, and receive
, fifteen new members. Capt. II. r. Vandive
, made them capital speech on the occasion
A special meeting of Shutdown Democrat
r Club will be held Saturday, the 23rd inst