The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-03-07
TIE ANDERSON DEMOCRACY.
AndorEon Club.

AHaeTson Democratic Club met on the
evening of the 1at instant, and opened with
President Tolly In the chair. t
Capt. w. ID. Evins introduced the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, In our opinion The permanent
pacification of the whole country can only
be secured and preserved by the continuance
in power of the Democratic party and
whereas, it is the party of peace, progress,
liberty and honesty, therefore
Resolved, That VIC use our best efforts to
perfect our organization and render 1t efi-
c:e:., 4iia &c extend our utmost influence &c
Increase its members.
!fe'olred, That we will support for office
only such candidates as are known and de-
clared Democrats, (and members of some
Democratic Club.)
Resolred, That with view Of conciliation
and encourage all qualified electors of our
township, whethec. they be Independent
Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, or
of any other namc, TO trr, out and vote in
our Primary Election.
Resolrc9, That we recommend the careful
consideration of the above resolutions to
the several Clubs of the County.
The resolutions were considered as a whole.
and were discussed OF length by Messrs. e.
B. Murray e. NJ Rucker, w. s. Brown and
A. 9. Todd against and Capt. w. d. Evins
for their adoption. The vote was taken, and
the resolutions lost, there being but single
vote in their favor.
Mr.. W. w. Keys offered the following
preamble and resolutions. which ye-s
unanimously adopted: 80
WHEREAS, The Democratic party In South
Carolina has succeeded to great extent *.
relieving the people of the State of many of
the burdens imposed upon them by the cor
rupt and thieving party who preceded them
In authority; and whereas, we believe that
The interests OF the State demands the pcr-
petuntion of the Democratic party in power
and control of the government, in order
that the many measures of reform and re-
trenchment so successfully instituted may
be carried to completion. and that mutual
goodwill and confidence ::.ay be established
between the races; and whereas, certain par
| ties, claiming to represent the interests of
the people of the County and State, are en-
deavoring, by Misrepresentation OF the
principles and purposes of the Democracy
division in its ranks, thereby ensuring its
defeat at the approaching election, and ut
the same time ensuring the success Of q party
whose chief aim and object in the past has
been to oppress and override the property
holder and taxpayer of the State; and
whereas, we recognize in the efforts of these
malicious and designing parties actual dan
ger to the unity of. the party in the coming
campaign; therefore he it
Resolped, That the Democracy of Ander-
son County express q high degree of pleas
ure ana qualification at the successful man
ngement of the affairs Of the State by the
Democratic party during the past year It has
been in power.
Resolped, That we receive with thankful
| hearts the many evidences of return of
prosperity to oar long oppressed and bur
dened people, of the security of Our lives
and property, and of the establishment OF q
feeling OF goodwill and confidence between
the races that has attended the just and
equitable administration OF our government
by the Democratic party.
ResolUed, That,we pledge the Democracy
OF South Carolina most united, hearty and
jealous support of all measures that may bo
inaugurated in the coming campaign, be-
leyng that IL ia nnly by s.9. Sc,.zss thai
| the best interests OF the County and. State
| can he fostered and preserved.
Resotted, That we pledge most unconi-
promising ano determined opposition to all
parties and party measures that are, or may
be directly or indirectly opposed 10 those OF
| the Democratic party Of this County or State
| and especially dc we denounce and condemn
as unworthy the countepance and respect
| OF, all descent and bigh-minded citizens any
! man, or set OF men, who would come before
| the people of this County or State and seel.
| their sufffages in opposition to tie regular
| and acknowledged nominec OF the Demo-
! crnic marty
Lesolred, That we assure our colored fei.
| low citizens that we feel q deep interest in
their fature welfare end prosperity, and esk
| them to unite with us in continuing in
power party who will respect their rights
and whose interests are identical with theii
own.
ResOlred, That the Corresponding secreta.
| ry of this Club be instructed to forward
the above preamble and resolutions to the
various Clubs in the County for concur.
renee.
onmotion, z. B. Murray, Esq, was cleo
ted 20 represent this Club in the County
| Democratic Executive Committee.
| The President was authorized to appoint
a registration committee at HIS leisure
The Club then adjourned.
w. W. KEYS, setTctury.
! sIabtovn Club.