The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-08-31
CHARLESTON AROUSED.
Grand Demonstration by the United De-
mocracy. - -

anyCQlnR OF Iue kluu WHICH, HAS takcu
place in that city for years, and the order
which prevailed was another evidence OF
the peaceful intentions of the Democracy
in the forthcoming canvass. The best
spirit was manifested, and there was an
entire absence of anything that could
have caused violation on the part of the
opposite political party. The streets, it
is true, were we'll policed, but there was
not an arrest for an offense which grew
out of the parade.
The spectacle was very effective, and
was witnessed by the white and colored
people in great numbers, from windows,
verandas, balconies, sidewalks and even
house tops. The procession seemed like
a stream of light, and was enriched by a
brilliant display of fire works, which
were sent heavenward, as the column
mostly six and eight persons abreast
moved along, while several bands played,
and the participants and people on the
sidewalks hurrahed for Tilden, Hendricks
and Hampton. Charleston did grand
thing Friday night, and many persons
who had misgivings as to the successful
carrying out of so grand programme
had to admit that there was "life in the
old land yet," and plenty of Democrats.
too.
The arrangements made by the Execu.
tive Committee and the different organi-
cations were so complete in all respects
that the display was the largest, best
managed and most enthusiastic in every
detail that has been witnessed in this city
since the grand turnout on the election
of President Polk in 1874. Although it
was at the last moment to make the en-
dorsement of the national and State De-
mocratic nominations more public than
was at first anticipated, the citizens re-
sponded heartily, and transparencies were
arranged, notices adopted, and all of the
auxiliaries to torch1ight procession col
lected as if by magic. The straightout
movement has stirred the pulse of the
people of the State, and Charleston was
not slow to respond. By 6 P. N. the
streets were alive with men hurrying to
their different rendezvous, and soon the
martial strains of music proved that the
different forces were in motion and the
popular outburst had commenced.
Charles H. Simonton, Esq, presided
over the proceedings, assisted by over
seventy Vice Presidents and four Secre.
taries. The first address was delivered
by Colonel Edward McCrady, who intro.
duced resolutions ratifying the St. Louis
and South Carolina platform and nomi,
nees, and also the following:
ResoEved, That we accept the action OF
the late Democratic Convention at Col
umbia, and ratify the nominations for
State and Federal officers made by that
body, and pledge the nominees, one and
all, upon that ticket our most earnest
Jealous and active support, as representa-.
tives of the honesty, the intelligence and
the property Of South Carolina.
Resolued, That in view of the fraudu'
lent proceedings of the former elections
held under the Republican administers
tions in this State, we deem it right, al
the commencement of this campaign, tc
announce that the people of Charleston
are opposed to violence from whatever
purpose, except defence, to intimidate
whether by blacks or whites, Democrats
or Republicans, and earnestly desire
quiet and peaceful canvass, but we de-
mand and intend to have fair election
and fair count.
Resolucd, That we regard this move
ment as an effort to emancipate the col
ored population from the political slave
ry in which they have been held for eight
years past by corrupt adventures for sell
fish ends, and we pledge to colored mer
who desire to vote the Democratic
ticket our protection against all violence
intimidation and oppression whatsoever
Resozved, That we regard it as due tt
all classes, that the questions which con
Germ the welfare of the State should b.
openly discussed before the people, and
therefore, accept the suggestion of tht
executive committee of the State, ane
request the executive committee of thi
county to arrange for joint meetings Q
Democrats and Republicans, at which
both sides may be heard.
Resolued, That we recognize and ap
preciate the courageous course of Gov
eernor Cham berlain in his vain efforts t.
stay the ruin which his party has brough
upon the State, and more especially hi
manly conduct in resisting the threatened
intrusion upon the bench of proAigac,
and ignorance which that party, regard
less of all decency, and in violation o
law. would thrust into the sacred seats o
Justice. That while we give to him un
qualified praise for his good work in re
sisting the later crimes of his party, w
recognize him, nevertheless, as powerles
in the hands of that party, and see NJ
hope for South Carolina unless it is driv
en- from power in this State.
Stirring and able addresses were mex
delivered by Hon. M. P. O'Conner, wh.
seconded the resolutions, General s. W
Ferguson, Mr.. John F. Ficken, Majo
Theo. G.. Barker, Mr.. R. F. Touhey
General James Conner, Mr.. r. S. Tharir
and Colonel T. S. Browning.
The Ne,us and Courier states that tn
procession itself could not have mum
bered less than 5000, including severa
hundred c0l0reQ meu, auu auOu0 Nv
hundred mounted men. The rifle club
turned out in stronger numbers than the,
have ever been known to turn out before
Their combined number could not hav
been less than 1000 men. The cavalry
including those from Mount Pleasant am
the parishes, numbered about 500. Th
ward clubs averaged at least 500 each
making total of about 1000, while tn
miscellaneous organizations footed VI
about 500. Then there were about fft,,
wagons in the procession: Counting tn
people on the sidewalks who accom-
panied the procession but did notparade ii
its ranks, and the ladies and childre1
who came out to see it, it can safely b
said that the number of persons who il
one way or the other participated in tn
demonstration Friday night could no no
have been less than from 12,0 900 to $4,000