The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-13

Though, tho victory has been won, We cannot
claim the honor; it is due to the patriotic wo-
men, who would not lock upon man who would
turn his back upon the Democratic cause. The
victory at the ballot-box on the 7th OF November
was met by usurpation and fraud. But we ap-
pealed not to violence, not to unconstitutional
means for redress in Columbia, for we knew
that the crowds which frequently came here
could have swep, this usurpation away like
leaf. But VIC said be patient for o little while,
and We went to the courts, wlich respected good
government. We said il would not do tv resort
to force to wipe out thi, usurpstion, but if you
wait little longer your cause would prove sue
cessful. Now, my friends, come to tell you
that have returned from Washington success
full. The order for the removal OF the troops is
practical recognition. But did not 20 there
to ask for any recognition, offer'or accept any
compromise. L hold my title from the people
Of South Carolina, and so help me God, 80 long
as they tell me to do so, will hold it. went
to Washington from personal courtesy 10 the
President of the United States. In justice to
Mr.. Hayes, will say that from respect for him
self, respect for the people of South Carolina,
and, hope, respect for myself he offered no
compromise, no terms and no conditions what
ever. And as long as he follows in goo6 faith
the pledges made in his inaugural, 10 deal out
justice fairly to every State if he adheres to the
constitution and the laws of the land, so long MS
he does this, so long will I support him. We
w.
The fight has been between good and bad men.
We must forget for the next four years all about
politics. Democrats and Republicans, oil and
every one, must work for South Carolina. We
must invite immigration from the North. We
must show our Northern brother that he is wei
| come here. We must struggle for the State, and
not for its petty Offices, and bring back prosper
| ity again. You will remember that on the light
| Of my nomination l said if elected would be
| The Governor of the whole people; that would
| know no race, no party, no man, hut would mete
out equal justice to all. lappeaed to heaven to
witness my pledge that would know no differ.
| ence. What promised then reiterate now
have told the coorcd men they were in the
majority in this State, and if at the end of two
! years they found that the Democrats attemp, cd
| TO take any of their rights from them they
could throw overheard and try some one else
| There is but one way to bring about peace and
promote prosperity, and that is to obey the law
| DO not give an order nor issue proclamation
| but simply ask you, who have so honorcd mt
above oil others, to carry out my wishes. Keel
| the peace yourself and &C toyour neighbors and
tell them to do the same. Should there be any
SoSSshEsa Es;e sysssTr4tahhg would te lost, and W,
uiu 30 70 the State House when the troops ar,
mnhdrawn, except he have business: and wbcr
me order comes for their dcparrr re want every
one 10 stay away from there When I want vo
! ,,ii VIII tell you. l carried a letter with mo n
w Washington from soldier stationed in the State
rouse warning Inc not to 60 into the buildinp
because the place was so filthy ana full of ycr.
; ;nin. shortly will have all these engines play
Ing Down there and the penitcntiary coavicts
"Tons ,Lo'' mere and fImignting it, and we will
i .hsn nave g'od Legislature there iiercferred
10 INC warm receptions given him during his
s!s't 10 Washington. and said he felt proud of
ms people, OH whose account these honors were
bestowed on him. Old men had shed tears onI
Ia .a'r wome' had come out to bless him. and some
a., inc uoVerhor again urged his hearers to keep
the peace, obey the laws and all Womb ho wnII
Ai'er returning his kind thanks for the Grand
rseeption' be took his seat amid tremendous ap-