The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-04-11

Many ardent men would have given
their lives for their country, but the
sacrifice would have been vain. Our
people now have reason to rejoice
that in the face of provocations-and
provocations believed to be intention
al-they kept in the way Of duty and
success. Our victory Is not celebrated
in the manner that FOuche describes
when Writing to o brother revolu-
ZIONIST, We have but one way of ,'cele-
brating our victories, / send you two
hundred and thirteen persons 10 be
shot" To this day France has not re-
covered from the victories described
by Fouche.
Our leader-GOvernOr Hampton-a
noble man-to whom Ovati0ns have
been offered approaching those given
to Roman conquerors In their trlum-
phal cars, we'll deserves the plaudits
showered upon him. Worthy as he
Is, it would be q mistake to attribute
these marks of regard wholly to the
man. He represents our sufterings
and forbearance in the past, our pres
ent ~rights-and future hopes. He
is our standard bearer and We cling to
him as would the wounded sergeant to
his battle flag which in his hands rep
resents the honor of his corps. All
hail to the chief In whose trusted
hands the flag has been borne 80 no.
bly, ; and all hail to the people whose
elbow touch to their leader has never
been broken.
think I see in the future the an
cient glory Of this old commonwealth
restored-see her taking her true place
with her sister Ststes-her voice once
more heard and regarded in the coun-
ellis of the Republic-her sons repre-
senting her and her interests-and
this restitution Of rights followed on
her part by an increased good will for
the interests Of the great people of
which she forms q part. In q word
that she shall cease to be dependent,
and no longer be q suppliant for her
own.
think also I see In the future as
great glories in our own State-taxa-
ton with real Observation-Disclosures
tors having the same interest as their
constituents-thc ceasing Of by-end
neutrality-suspicious. Of worthy
aud capable men to ofice-and all
that unselfish legislation which flows
IrOul II love OI country.
think too 7 see in the near future
Industry revived and invigorated-
q sense of security Of person and
property-contented and happy hus.
bandmen knowing hat they shall
reap the fruits of their labor, and that
not one dollar shall be taken from
them not really needed-the gradual
adjustment Of the question of capital
and labor, and general prosperity In
the land.
think too I see In the very near fu-
ture-the departure of the "army OF
impotence" from this State, and with
it the departure Of those who have
been with US, but not Of US the swift
departure of all t~hose-unless they
sincerely Join their fortunes to our
own-whose rule has been our rain i;
and the test Of whose sincerity shall
be-not to seek Office by the suffrages
of colored votes alone.
When this speech was finished the
scene Of fireworks was repeated, and
more music from the baud greeted
the ears Of the large concourse of
people.
GENERAL MCGOWAN,
whose clarion notes had been 80 often
heard during the campaign was now
brought forward. The following is
the skeleton Of hin remarks:
Since the campaign ended / have
forgotten how to speak. Since the
election I have lost the power OF
loronnh oSyor nNooo1ond ~ Dn
ing q modest man, when I at
tempt 1t now I find that my
tongue cleaves to the roof of my
mouth and my right hand forgets her
cunning! But there Is no need OF
speaking-the time for speaking il
over aud the time for rejoicing has
come.
The long agony is over. After q
great struggle we have succeeded.
We strained every nerve in the cam
paign for three months-and we have
endured for the last five months, since
the TIN of November last, an uncer.
tainty, suspense and anxiety, even
more exhsusting than the rapture oil
the strife involved in the active cam.
paign which preceded /: making eight
months-the better part Of q year-bul
we have triumphed. Thank God! Ia
T~riumphs!
First-Ail things considered, 1t Il
the greatest achievement in the an.
nails Of politics.
1t is due in part to the righteousness
Of our cause. The corruptions and
infamies of former administrations in
the State, made a change in the gov.
eminent absolutely necessary, and the
sufferings of the people cried aloud for
reform. 1t is due in part to the deter
mined spirit and gGNantry Of our
tnhoLe people, horse, foot and dra-
~goons-fair women and brave men,
with the aid and cooperation of the
indomitable and patriotic colored
democrats. But my friends, most of
all, it is due to the moderation, wis.,
dom, patience. perseverance,, patriot
ism and invincible resolution Of our
noble chief. He devoted himself to
the achievement with q perseverance
and unfagging zeal only eqnalled by
his bulldog determination and mag
nifeent heroism. AS an appropriate
expression Of our admiration and
gratitude I ask that you will give
three cheers for Wade Hampton, Gov.
ernor of South Carolina. IThis call
met a hearty response.]
We have triumphed. What next! A
new era has commenced: q new vol
ume has opened its pages before Us,
and I trust we shall fill its columns
with the recorded evidence of moder-
alton, wisdom and patriotism.
Seeond-Let US not be too much eLdt-
ed By success. sometimes success Is
more difficult to bear than defeat. To
bear prosperity with modesty and
wisdom is more heroic than the
achievement itself. It Is only light
minds that are made giddy and AFRO
CANT by success. God knows we have
had defeats enough and have been
long enough in the "low grounds of
SORROW" to make us sdorn success
with moderation and wisdom. I i'm
plore my countrymen to %consecrate,
cement and make perpetual their VIC
tory, by proving to the world by their