The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-09
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THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.


THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
The committee on platform and resolutions,
after having carefully considered the platform
Of the Democratic party OF South Carolina tor
the year 1876, and the various resolutions that
were referred to them, beg leave to make The
following report:
We recommend as the Democratic platform of
South Carolina in 1873, enunciations Of the
same principles, policies and pledges, rs were
contained in the platform OF 1876, which is rs
follows, to wit: "The Democratic party of
South Carolina, in Convention assembled, an-
nounces the following as its platform OF princi-
pies: We reiterate our acceptance IN perfect
good faith OF the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and
Fifteenth amendments TO the Federal Constitu
tiou, accepting and standing upon them we
turn from the settled and final past to the great,
living and momentous issues Of the present and
the future.
Ne rcatGrm the platform of principles an
nounced by the National Democratic party
seuIbled ut st. Louis, and in accordance with the
declaration of that platform and the uttcrances
aud acts Of our distinguished leader, Wade
Hampton, we call upon all of our fellow citizens,
irrespective uf race color or previous condition,
to uuite with us iii continuing the work OF re-
form and redemption inauguratcd by the Dem
ociu,ic party of South Carolina for it is evident
that substantial and lasting reform is Impossible
within the rauks of the Republican party of this
Stutc We have charged and convicted The Re
publican party with arrayinS race against race,
creating disturbances and fomcnting difficulties;
~t-->.-- >N'~s-
ing with the baliot-box, and holding unfair and
fraudulent elections; with having accumulated
an enormous debt mismanagcd the finances,
and injured the credit Of the State with levy
ing cxorbitant taxes, and squandering them when
collected, thus wringlng from the toll and live
lihood Of the honest poor man OF the State
large perccntuln of his hard earnings without
giving in return any compensation therefor, and
rccklessly involving in debt majority of the
Counties of the State. Its management of our
penal and charitable institutions was a shame
and disgrace. We charge its legislation as de-
moralizing, partisan aud disgraceful, and the
venality and corruption which characterized cv-
cry branch of the government, executive, legisla-
tive and judicial as having no parallel in the
history of nations. 1t created multiplicity Of
unnecessary and useless Offices, complicated in
their system and unnecessarily expensive,
and never purify itself, give good and
. impartial government, or 10y its moral force
and character exercise in its full sovereignty
iho--4aY of the land. We do not charge
this condition of things which every patriot
must deeply deplore, upon the masses of the
party but upon their leaders, who made ssea
fatal m use Of !ssiss s, - sss sSa5 nsaa,s
Of the State OF both races desire peace and pros
Perity. We therefore call upon all of our fell
low citizens, irrespective of race or past party
ailliation, to join with us in preserving the good
name Of our State, and in maintaining her dig
nifty and character among the Commonwealths
of this great country. We diScountcnance all
disturbance of the peace of the State, and de-
nouncc all instigators and promoters thereof,
aud earnestly call upon all fcllow-c citizen,
irrespective of party lines to exercise ferbcar-
ancc and cultivate good wil and i tie yoDern-
mcnt Of the State is continued m our control,
pledge oursclrcs to protect the persons. ryhts and
property cf all It's people, and TO speedily bring to
summary jgSticc any who dare riOidtc them.
We desire q fair and pcaccabc election, ap-
pcaling to the reason and not the passion Of the
people, and have guaranteed by law q fair cleo
-vrstlssE,ssSsix count >>We cafI nporf % or the
patriot sons Of Carolina to join us. Our object
is continued reform, retrenchment and relief,
that by honesty and economy may still fur
ther reduce the taxes and tighten the burdens of
the people, giving at the same time absolute Sc
curity to the rights and ropcrty Of all. Upon
these paramount issues we cordially invite the
cooperation of every Democrat and Republican
who is earnest and willing to unite with us i'll
this great work.
We recommend to the favorable consideration
Of the Convention the following named resolu-
tious, and recommend that the same do pass,
namely: the resolution offered 10y Mr. Buist. Of
Charleston, in relation TO the unity Of the Dem
ocratic party to wit
"RssoLred, That the unity and integrity Of the
Democratic party is of paramount Importance
10 thc success of our cause and the welfare of
our people IN the ensuing cicction, ana wc re
pudiate all fusion coalition with the Republi-
can party, and most unqualicdly condemn any
Independent movement whatever, rs inimcal to
the people and destructive Of their interests
and welfare.
We recommend that the resolution offered by
Mr. Aiken be laid on the table, and offer as u
substitute therefor the following:
"RsSoired That for the development of our
growth as n people, and Of resources u
STATE, q bureau of immigration and agriculture
should be established, having for its object the
encouragement of and holding out inducements
10, honest and industrious cmIgrantS from other
countries 10 settle among Us, and dcsignsd dp
stimulate iucrcas cd and ii,Ias-.-~-' = - ~ ~
wL-s--~~ may DC grown upoM 2Mr -olL nnN "
recommend TO the General Assembly the speedy
enactment Of such laws will found such II
bureau upon~, permanent and practical basis,
aud provide for its ready and active operation,
10 the attainment of this dcsirbe end
In reference to the resolution of Mr. Tracy
they say: "Whilc we approve of the principles
contained in the resolution Of MIR. Tracy, of
Co.!clon, in relation 10 the legislation in this
State, yet we recommend no action thereon, for
the reason that the same principles are fully an
nounccd in the plat form of 1876, and again re
itcratcd in the platform herewith reported"
The committee recommend that no action be
taken on the resolution relating to mOnopolies,
offered by MIR. Woodward, Of Fairfield, mas