The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-21
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rooms STATE Dem. Ex. COMMITTEE. !

ROOMS STATE Dem. EX. COMMITTEE,
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec Is, 1876.
The inauguration of Governor Hamp-
ton and Lieutenant Governor Simpson
concluded the labors of the recent cam
paign which devolved upon the State
Executive Committee Of the Democratic
party, and we take occasion to express
our gratitude to the Democracy of South
Carolina for it's unwavering support of
every measure proposed, and our admira-
ton of that spirit of forbearance, subor-
dinat;on and fortitude which has secured
universal praise amid the exciting and
aggravating incidents Of q most momen.
tous struggle. Enthusiasm has been
tempered with prudence, zeal with calm
judgment; and we are confident that the
sublime patience, so sorely tried by the
events of the last eight years, will still
be exercised unto the end. The fruits of
our victory are sought to be wrested from
our grasp, and an usurping body, whose
only prop is the Federal bayonet, seeks
to control the State. We feel assured
that our government, which represents
the will of the people, and is based upon
The consent Of the governed, will speedily
become the recognized government in the
State, an we firmly believe that the indig-
nant protest Of the entire people of these
United States, WHO nre not slaves to party
prejudice, will sustain our action and vim
dicate our cause.
Our campaign has been conducted upon
the basis laid down by our honored chief
tain ct the outset, and through peaceful
and lawful agencies, we won the victory,
acknowledging the legal and political
rights of all classes, and pledging our
selves to maintain them inviolate. We
know that every pledge of the party will
be redeemed. With kind feelings for the
masses of the opposition, we must exer-
else magnaniniity tawards them. Gen
erosity demands that prescription shall
not be visited upon the rank and file of
the Opposite purity, and We earnestly re-
commend that steps be taken at once to
guarantee protection to lahorera in every
county of the State. Governor Hampton
heartily concurs in this recommendation,
nnd We have his authority to make it
known to the public.
Under the severe trials of the present
hour, let fOrtitude mark the conduct of
our party, and we urge every Cafolininn,
without regard to past political affilia,
tions, aternly to refuse allegiance to the
monstrous usurpation claiming to czer-
else the functions Of the State govern
inent, firmly resolving never to contribute
one dollar of taxation for its sustenancc.
and steadily maintaining the verdict oi
the people at the ballot box. Every in
tsrest OF the present, and every hope of
the s.!n.e, sye, sae peace, prosperity and
happiness OF the State for generations,
demand firm, unwavering and persist
eat determination never, under any cir
cumstances, to recognize the pretended
authority of degraded and ,disg7aced
man, whose ISLANDERS aud vituperations OF
our people will always be remembered as
the emanations of vindictive and baffled
politician and adventurer, thwarted in an
unholy ambition. The issue must be
made, and to yield is to seal the political
fate of brave people.
| In conclusion, we urge every ono to re-
snme the ordinary routine of business
and seek 20 widen the avenues Of mate.
rial prosperity, confding their cause tn
the wisdom and conservatism of our he.
loved Cniei Magistrate, whose course has
| won the confidence anu excited tne adj.
miraiion Of the civilized world. Under
his guidance and protection, the issue
will cyentuate in the complete fruition ol
our hopes and aspirations, unless consti.
tutional liberty has perished in America
o. A. G. HASKELL.
JOHN D. KENNEDY,
| t.,fs.,Y JAMES A.. HoYT,
| ~ lr,T, b. FRAsER, =.
| ..sT ISL, JOHN BRArroN, s,.,s
1 ,i Il. ONEALE, JR,,. i,,..
j. ADGER SMYTH,l nan (
State Democratic Executive Committee
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