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

Anderson Democratic Club met on the
evening of the 1st instant and opened with
President Tolly in the chair.
| Capt w. D. Evins introduced the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
| WHEREAS, In our opinion the permanent
pacifcation 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
| Resolrcd, That We use our best efforts to
perfect our organization and render it eff
cient, and to extend our utmost influence to
| increase its members.
| Rcsohed, 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 to meet all objections, that we invite
and encourage all qualified electors of our
township, whether they be Independent
Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, or
of any other rame, to turn out and vote in
our Primary, Election.
RESOLVED, That we recommend the careful
consideration of. the above resolutions to
the several Clubs of the County
The resolutions were considered as whole,
and were discussed at length by Messrs. E..
B. Murray, E. NJ. Rucker, w. S. Brown and
A. 8. 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 were
Unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party in South
Carolina has succeeded 10 great extent in
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 per-
pesuation 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
good will and confidence may 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-
| deayoring, by Interpretations Of the
principles and purposes of the Democracy
| of the State and County, to bring about
division in its ranks, thereby ensuring its
defeat ct the approaching election, and at
the same time ensuring the success of a 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 be it
Resolved, That the Democracy of Ander-
son County express a high degree of pleas
ure and qualification ut the successful man.
agement 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 olr long oppressed and bur-
dened people, of the security of our lives
and property, and of the establishment of
feeling of goodwill and confidence between
the races that has attended the just and
equitable administration of our government
by the Democratic party.
Re,olucd, That we pledge the Democracy
of South Carolina most united, hearty and
jealous support of all measures that may be
inaugurated in the coming campaign, be-
lieving that it is only by such course that
the best interests of the County and. State
can be fostered and preserved.
Resoired, That we pledge most uncom-
promising and determined opposition to all
parties and party measures that are, or may
be- directly or indirectly opposed to those of
the Democratic party ofthis County or State
and especially do we denounce and condemn
us unworthy the countenance and respect
of all descent and high-minded citizens, any
man, or set OF men, who would come before
the people of this County or State and seek
their sutfrages in opposition to the regular
and acknowledged nominee of the Demo-
cratic party.
Resolved, That we assure our colored fell
w-citizcns that we feel 4 deep interest in
their future welfare and prosperity, and ask
them to unite with us in continuing in
power party who will respect their rights,
and whose interests are identical with their
own.
Resolved, That the Corresponding Sccrota:
ry of this Club be instructed to forward
the above preamble and resolutions to the
various Clubs in the County for concur
renee.
On motion, E. B. Murray Esq., was cleo,
ted to represent this Club in the County
Democratic Executive Committee.
The President was authorized to appoint
a registration committee Mt his leisure.
The Club then adjourned.
w. W. KEYS, Secretary.
Shutdown Club.