The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-10-10
ASLaRsON's ENTHUSIASM,
GRAND RALLY 10 CELEBRATE SOUTH
CAROLINA'S REDEMPTION AND TO
PLEDGE IT'S PERPRTUATzON.
Eloquent speeches---Splendid AIusic.--slx
Thousaod Aftendnnts---A General

Democrats began 10 assemble In the town of
Anderson to attend the great State campaign
rally OH that day, and by ten o'clock enough
red shirt companies had assembled at the
Fair Grounds to ensure iine demonstra.
tion. The procession was commanded by
Gen. w. w. Humphreys, Col. NJ. p. Trib-
ble Capt. J. L. Allen, Capt. j. c. Stribling
and Maj, John b. Moore. with the assistants
named last week. At The appointed hour
It moved down Main street 70 the Square,
crossing cb!ique!y into MoDufiic, and back
into Main at the University, then back to
tho Square, and out to the speakefs' stand
The procession was about mile long
and presented a splendid appearances. Sew
eral Abbeville companies were here, and
from the beginning the uttermost enthusi.
asnl prevailed.
An especial feature Of the procession was
q company of little boys in red shirts. under
the command OF Maj. John b. Moore
These young Democrats were perfectly de
lighted, and gave much pleasure to those
who noticed their enjoyment,
The Artillery of Captains Strihling and
Smith W, also in the line of he process
sion, and afterwards did much TO enliyon
tho occasion and emphasize the eloquence
of the orators.
The head of the procession reached the
stand situated in the grove near the resi-.
dence Of Gen. Humphreys, about IL o'clock,
and for tho fifteen or twenty minutes fol-
lowing, whilo the various companies were
arriving, dismounting and taking their
places among the large crowd of ladies and
ger:'emen who had already assembled be-
fore he procession reached the grounds.
active preparations were being made for the
speaking to begin promptly upon the arri-
val OF tho roar companies. The stand was
the same one erected for the public meeting
last March, and was beautifully and elabo.
rately decorated with flowers, evergreens,
fags, pictures of Hampton, etc., and pre-
scnted quite handsome appearance. o.,
its front was the inscription
187e-VICTORY-1S7
PEAC C. PROSPERITY AND CONTENT
NEWT THE RESULT OF DEM
OCRATIC RULE.
Abo,- this was lifa-size portrait Of Gov.
Hampton, and below it, encircled by q
beautiful wreath OF geranium leaves and
flowers, was o smaller pictu,, Of the Gov
ernor, whilc on tho inside OF tho stand
hung several others. We will not attempt
full and minute description of the stand
that would be too great task-but suffice
it 10 say there hos never been one more
beautifully decorated and arranged in An
derson, and that reflected more credit on
the good taste and public spirit of cur fair
ladies, who are always ready to lend help
ing hand In every good cause. In front of
the stand ample accommodations in the
way of seats had been provided for the
ladies and great many gentlemen.
After several enliyening pieces by the
bands, and when everything. was in readi-
ness, Maj. e. B. Murray, County Chairman,
after congratulating the Democracy upon 80
auspicious meeting, requested Rev. D. e.
Frierson, D. D., to lead in prayer, who re-
sronc'sd Ii al earnest and pathetic suppli-
cation to the Divine Ruler of the Universe
for his blessings upon our rulers and peo.
pie.
The following kilograms were then read
by the County Chairman, which will
explain themselves:
TRENTON, 8. G., Oct. A.
A:=sFs. =. H. Orr anu e. Is. Afurrdy-It Is
impossible for me to go 20 Anderson and
get here in time for court next Monday.
Did not receive notice in time 70 make
my arrangements. NJ. @. BUTLER.
CHARLESTON, Oct. !.
E. b. Murray. County Chairman-I regret
that your. invitations, received to-day,
makes 1t impossible for me to be with
you tomorrow. Your courtesy Is great
ly valued, not only as compliment to
me, but as an expression of Anderson's
goodwill towards Charleston. There are
no restraining orders from headquarters
thia year, and Charleston expects 10 melt
and press upon the mountain counties.
+. w. DAWSON.
After expressing great satisfaction at the
good news from Charleston, Maj. Murray
called for three cheers for the Charleston
Democracy, which was heartily and vocifer-
ously given by the immense crowd.
He then introduced as the first speaker
Hon. ]. c. Sheppard, of Edgefeid, Speaker
Of the House of Representatives of South
Carolina.
Mr.. Sheppard said thas il was a source
of great pleasure and satisfaction to him
to be allowed to meet the Democracy Of
Anderson, ami that nc came to bring
the friendly greetings of the irrepres-
He congratulated the, Democracy upon
The grand and complete victory OF 1876,
and expressed the opinion that grander
victory awaited US in next November.
He did not como to Anderson to see our
handsome men and beautiful women,
IN tolI hot fIn ~
OF south Carolina had done and what 1t
Intended to do. It was through the ef-
forts Of this party that the State had been
redeemed, and that no people on the face
oi the earth had greater cause to thank
God than those OF South Carolina. After
the election in 1875, he was one of those
whose right to enter the House Of Rep
representatives. rs member os that body
was denied. When he went to the door
OF the State House he was met by an
orderly Seargent of the United States
army, who asked him III he was q mem-
Yer OF the legislature. and demanded
20, - oAaiDiL mis- credentials, but he de-
MEG nlea his authority to question the sufli-
te,ehcy or his credentials, and refused to
sGow them, whereupon he was refused
n.'umIssion into the State House. After
.nat, however, the Republicans were
routed, routed and the Democratic party gained
,un and complete control of tho govern
iaarSnt, and that it intended to hold it.
inc Democracy of this State has but
one enemy, and that ie Radicaiism, and
1n tne 9th day Of November next is in
mnus to bury that with it's face down
yMWaId, 80 1t will never be able to rise"
we now had O good government, and
opposed TO go on improving it and car
i,,;Ss iy,,.;i,s out every precision OF tho consti7
wh,oh' hioh' That the Judiciary of the State.
III rca :, was simply tho power of this mob,
= - nrst attacked md T1striffad and thai