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

who are now scheHifng for Office and high
station, protesting with loud and lusty
tongues that they only represent "the
people,"
Yes, gentlemen, We will abide by, our
pledges and promises. We will stand IN
vincible as party upon the line OF truth,
Justice and integrity which cannot full to
work out the great blessings for which we
have striven so long and earnestly. can
not enforce this thought More vigorously
thap, by quoting the words of our chosen
leader when he accepted the nomination for
Governor. 1t was then that Hampton made
this utterance, which has become historic: 4:
81 shall be the Governor of the whole peo-
pie, making no vindictiYe discrimination,
holding the scales of Justice with firm and
impartial hand, seeing, as fur as in me lies,
that the laws are enforced in justice tenn
pered by mercy, protecting all classes alike,
and devoting every effort to the restoration
of prosperity and the establishment OF
honest government"
There are honest differences OF opinion on
questions of great magnitude. l respect
those who differ with me conScientously,
and claim from them due regard for mT
own conclusions. But these differences
need not and must not be permitted to
break our solid array of strength as party.
Let the people determine in their primary
$ meetings that the promotion of every man
shall be subordinated to the common aim
and object of this organization, which Is to
secure the perpetuation of honest govern
ment and prevent repetition OF the evils
from which all classes have suffered so in
tensely. The civilized world stands aghast
at the recent revelations of the corruption,
the thievery and the bold, unscrupulous
brigandage of the Radical party in South
Carolina. The best informed in our midst
never dreamed that this roguery extended
tc such enormous proportions. But the
truth has been revealed, and it should ad-
monish US TO avoid every danger which
points TO the possible reinstatement of the
representatives of such venality and fraud.
In conclusion, gentlemen, let me invoke
upon your couhsels and deliberations the
most perfect unanimity, that you may pre-
sent to Others the concord and harmony
which distinguished your conduct in the
memorable campaign Of 1876, commend
to you the words of the wise man, "In unity
there is strength" and with this motto enl-
blazoned upon your banners, the conquer
| ing hosts of the Democracy will march on
to fresher and more glorious triumphs in
the cause of human liberty and good gov
ernment, scattering the seeds of prosperity,
and restoring the State to its proud position
as the foremost in the galaxy of the Ameri-
can Union. For the part you bear in this
reconstruction of our political and indus
trial ediice, I shall always proudly claim
an humble interest, wherever the vicissi-
tudes of life shall cast my lot. Among the
people Of Anderson, for whose advancement
| have spent the best years of my existence
| feel privileged to claim. "a place in the
picture, near the flashing of the guns
| whenever the enemy to your peace and
prosperity threatens an attack; and the re-.
| cognition of your prominence and merito-
GUS services in behalf of the State will never
| fail to awaken the profoundest emotions of
my heart.
The President having resigned his
| office for the reasons assigned in his acl-
dress, on motion of Mr.. w, w. Russell,
| it was
Resolped, That the Convention do now
! go into an election for officers, and that
the election be by ballot.
| The President appointed Messrs. j P.
Glenn, G. F. Tolly and r. NJ. Burriss
On motion of Gen. w. W. Humphreys,
it WAS
Resolved, That majority of all tho bal
lots cast be required 70 elect.
The following nominations were then
made for County Chairman: Maj. j. =.
| Moore, Col. James L. Orr, Col. J. w.
Norris, Maj. E. B. Murray and Mr.. G. F.
Tolly.
of those voted for should receive ms-
jority of all the votes cast on the first bal
lot, that then all except the two receiving
the highest vote should be dropped on
the second ballot. Not adopted.
On motion of Maj. B. L. Whitner, it
was
Resolved, That the roll be called by
clubs, and that as each club was called it
should deposit its ballot.
The Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for County Chairman.
Mr.. J.. E. Allen offered the following,
preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted:
WHEREAS, it being in the opinion of
this Convention wise to follow those rules
of the organization that were found 20
| work we'll and be of benefit in the last
campaign. Therefore be it
Re,olved, by this Convention, That all
candidates be nominated by primary
election. And it is recommended to all
| The clubs that they express no preYerance
for candidates before that time.
The tellers appointed to receive and
count the ballot, reported that there was
noTeiection, no one of those voted for
having received majority of the whole
number OF ballots cast.
| The Convention proceeded to second
ballot for County Chairman.
Maj. e. J. Earle offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention recognize
| in the Anderson NTELLIGENCER the pio-
neer and champion OF the South Carolina
Democracy, as well as its ablest advocate,
and that the thanks of the Democratic
party of Anderson County are eminently
due, and are hereby rendered, to the edi-
| tors and proprietors of said paper for their
services in the cause.
Mai. B. F, Whitner offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted by
q rising vote:
It becomes free and intelligent people
TO express their political views, their ap-
proval or disapprovaL of measures of
public policy, such as are promotive OF,
remember with living faith how, in the
hour of trial and danger, the fortunes of
the State were sustained by the resolute
| will, the unfaltering courage, and the un-
| failing sagacity of Gov. Wade Hampton;
how he made no mistakes, and rose to
the height of the great argument, there
| fore be it
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of Ander-
son County express their grateful recog-
milton OF the eminent services 70 tne Com-
| monwealth of our illustrious Governor
End. That We have an abiding conf
dence in his abilities and patriotism in
whatever position to which he may be
summoned by the voice of his fellow
citizens.
The tellers appointed to receive and
count the ballots for County Chairman,
reported that Maj. E. B. Murray received
majority of all the ballots cast, and was
duly elected.
On motion, Coils. Jesse w. Norris and
James L. Orr, having received the next
two highest votes, were declared elected
| Vice Chairmen.
| The Convention proceeded to the cleo
ton of the Executive Committee, with
the following result:
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Garvin, r. w. Simpson; Slabtown,, j.
| Jameson: Brusby Creek, ~. II. Russell;