The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
KirkwOOd Democracy.

hItkWOUU DcIuOcfdCys
On the 1Gtn inst. the Kirkwood Dem
ocratic Club assembled at their precinct
for th': purpose Of reorganizing for the
coming campaign. Col. +. NJ. Boykiu,
being requested to take the chair, called
the meeting to order The Club then
elected the following officers, to serve
for the ensuing campaign:
Col. +. NJ. Boykin, President Gen.
james Chestnut, first Vice President
Mr.. John McRao, second Vice prcsi-
dent Col. W. NJ. Shannon, third Vice
President; DR.. A. W. Barnet Sec.
retary Mr.. W. +. johnson, Treasurer
The Club new being ready for bust
ness Col. Shannon offere the following
preamble and resolutions which were
adopted:
The members Of "Thn Kirkwood
Democratic Club" of Kcrshaw County
in renewing associations 50 pregnant
with stirring memories, i'll recognizing
for the purpose of perftcting work
SO anspiciously begun. near two years
since, in driving from onr borders the
corrupt Office holders. who had rrjoicrd
in the oppression and fattcned upon tho
spoils of our people, are prompted tc
congratulate themselves and their ie!
w-citizens generally, Of all classes aud
conditions, on the great work accom-
plished.
The peace, quiet, good order, and har'
monious fellowship existing among US
taxation reduced more than one-half,
equal laws administered by just Judges
and "the hopc which springs eternal III
our hearts are of the positive, affirma'
tive, good achieved, while the evils
South Carolina has escaped by tho
change Of government, canhot be con-
templated witnout a shudier. llumani'
ty Is chilled and pals;cd as We turn
from the prcc;pice.
In the great struggle which accom-
plished this result, we recognize the
combined forces Of 1.-THE energy oi
hope" aud "ths resolu,ioh af aesra'i,
which nerved brave people for II death
struggle, ana We arc gratiGed to record
that our people have been as generous
in victory as they were brave in con-
fict.
When . people arrive in slch throcs
as characterized tpo oaHrlign OF 1915
they require leaders. not so much to
quicken their perceptions aud excite
their passions, as TO control and direct
their excitement, Concentrate and har-
monize their efforts, fix their purposes,
and spthvse them in action. 10y sympa-
thy. rather han by pass,"l. up %
this, leader must be frank, honest, un-
selfish, patriotic, intelligent aud saga
cious, and, above all, among our people,
of purest truth and intense manhood.
Sueh leader the Democratic party
had in 1876, in WADE liAarTaN, who
in !he same act, cast his fortunes to the
winds, aud our banner to the breeze.
and has borne it TO victory, such as
possibly no arm in South Carolina save
bis, cpp!d haYs achieved, and not his,
unless sustained BY lhe tfasIl4a eOph-
dencc of a true people. Therefore,
|. Re,oired, That the State of South Car
olina owes debt of lasting gratitude to
their favoritc, Wade Hampton.
>. That we recognize in the admnistra-
10. IF GcYcrror Hampton, every promise
fulailel. every pledge iodey,ord. S.siy son-
fijencc sacred)y preserved. aud, amidst The
most trying events, the record Of TIE old
State uniarnished.
3. That we keep the faith "a il has heen
handed down 10 us: We ask him 10 stand at
the HELM, and we will stand to the oars.
The Isl of ,ha c ub was made cut.
showing fifty names upon its rolls, and
it is confidently expected that, by the
ls,. Saturday in April, when the Club
again meets, its numbers will be greatly
increased.
After few brief and pointed re-
mards, GcEl. Chesnut offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was carried
s=Tha. committee of three be appointed
10 call upon the Chairman Of thu Executive
Committee and request him to call II
county convention at the earliest day prac>
iicablc.
No further business being brought
before the club it adjourned to meet
again on the sixth Of April unless CAL
led together before that' day by the
President. 4. w. BUnSEr,
Sec'ry. *. ID. {.
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