The New York herald., 1878-11-25

c"huiuntes not alOWeQ 10 receive their votes.
honest
With a pretty fair knowledge Of the politi-
cal condition of Charleston county, I aver
that but for the conduct OF the Executive
Committee the republican vote OF this county
would have been given heretofore and would
now be given to such democrats as stand by the
Hampton policy. which means merely the observance
OF good faith iair play justice and the protection of
the colored man in his acknowledged political and
legal rights.
The ruling spirits who govern do not wish win
not allow. the colored vote. will now tel you why
at the time OF my election denied all allegiance to
the organization in power-
At the election of 1876 the radical nominations
ceived about six thousand more votes than our nomi
nces
The seventeen persons thus elected to the House.
where the upper country held undisputed power,
We're elected from their seats upon the preteNt that
the white men OF Charleston had been ntimdated
and thus a fair election prevented
IL was bitter. unmerted and grievous Insult to
Charleston But II accepted. 1t might have
been spared and the purpose accomplished BY ex-
pulsion or by allowing designations.
REPUBLIcAN OFFER.
When a new election 10 be held the committee
OF the radical party made written proposition that
neither party should make party nominations. and
that full delegation. all orthodox democrats. should
os rhat ry names were as spes
declaration that they mentioned not to limit
the field OF choice but 70 illustrate what sort OF men
was meant. had encouraged with such influence
as could apply the making of this
offer It was the opening of halfway
solution Of further contests in this county. The
proposition was not accepted nor, as have under
stood, was IL treated to the cviy Of answer. 1t
was stranged in the committee; never submitted
to the public for its opinion. This is history.
make no further comment. except to say that men
who being intrusted with the duty of lifting minor
ity into power and could reject such opportunity
have not the political sagacity. to say more Of
en' tir, 'nat onght 70 INSPIRE conndence From that
machine that proposes to work tho demo-
cratic party Of Charleston. Under its auspices
and policy there is hope Of making the
county democratic because it will not allow its
inees to be supported by the majority.
am reproached because will allow the vote of the
majority to to ME.
The great effort OF the campaign of 1870 was to OBJ
tain these votes. 1t partially succeeded Governor
Hampton. moro than any other man. has ii. 1t is
reproach to him. He has the confidence of the col
ored voter because he makes promise that he does
not intend to keep. He practses good faith and jus
tice to the colored people, and they have faith in him.
The democratic committee of Charleston procured
law which is fraud upon any promise to give the
coored voter a fair chance to vote.
opposed it. and for that reason he says he will
vote for me; and. being candidate. why should not
allow him?
have not after him. made speeches to him
and forced him to hear me. as the committee has
done.
In truth, the committee wishes the vote upon diff
ferent theory, if at n They will not have il upon
the esy terms Of good inish h to the That's
of it, Ephraim is joined to his idols Let him alone
few words for tho visiting orators. There
is no one but themselves better informed than
am Of the true purpose Of their visit and
why they were invited It is true obstacle
III tnelF Way-tHe SOneWN2t cause OF tncr prOSpcc-
tive bitter disappointment But it is not against me
that they rally so promptly and with such frantic
zeal. They look further and higher. The next con-
tess ii they Charleston. will be with the
Hampton policy open and avowcd. and with and
against him as soon as they see their way Earth
works may be too strong to be battered down they
may be undermined and destroyed.
consider myself fortunate and I am happy and
proud, that do stand in their way and that may
possibly be the instrument TO save Charleston from
being unconsciously betrayed and surrendered to
that political school or idea which they harmoni-
&c
extreme men of the State.
This policy and these men sober old Charleston
will surely repudate with no doubtful voice.
Look at their names, consider their afinities and
where they come from
Omit the Governor, and who and what else do they
represent unless the untold purpose Of those who
brought them here l stand up against them and
their policy. am thankful for the accident which
for the good name Of South Carolina. / rejoice that
l may give my humble services to lift her
IRON has -.se,ng Longer the burden this canvass
elsewhere-to her from the further re-
proach that she is aiding by her extreme men and
back shall be more than thankful that have the
tcnacity and the courage OF endurance that sustans
me in the sacrifice accept for the sake of such .
cause
CANDIDACY KxpIA1xED
am candidate because it is o point of honor to
give this battle could not avoid it and self
respect. Those who deprecate my position must
blame the bad faith which makes It necessary. 1
know 1t is battle for the honor and integrity
of the democracy of this State. leave the fools
who suppose 1 seeking Office TO thoir folly;
they not worthy word from me. No office
could tempt any man of sense deliberately and vol
UNFAIRLY. to encounter. for time only, the
obioquy of the many good aud true men which
pest to encounter.
look beyond the present and know that in the
endin the not very fture-I shall have their APP
probation and thanks. hope for continuance of
the censure and abuse of faithless and bad men.
am, believe-I know Iam-acting in the best in
terests Of this city, of this State OF the whole
try and of the great party in which, for nearly half
century, have served without irregular vibra-
ton. cannot be driven from it. Time will verify
what say.
Repentant sinners arc the precious material
righteous saints.
well afford to be undismayed, even COM
placent under the communication by that convcn-
ton of political Magdaens which lately sat in judg
lncnt upon me.
The gifted editor who. taking me az his text with
his great pen power lately described the various pre-
tenccs and excuses by which boilers and indepen-
dents habtually justify their alterations, did not
fail TO remember that only three years ago he and
regular nomination. They went over to tho re-
publicans ant yolned them to put in power o re-
publican city administration. could not do it. Did
they become republicans by what they did do not
think he failed also to rcmcmber-but ho did not say
sothat remained faithful and gave my steady sup
port to tho regular nominee. the late General
Wagcner
There is not In this State nor In any other whether
OF of public station or in private life, political
omitted many things would say. but my space is.
fear. more than exhausted. M well your patience
and am. very respectfully. your obedient servant
JAMES y. CAMPBELL.