Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-03-23

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one more furious charge for one
more desperate struggle for ascen-
dency, and for the overthrow of
Democracy in our State. Let us
then take warning in time; "prepare
Tor war i'll time Of peace" Let each
man do his whole duty during the
campaign upon which we arc soon to
enter. Let all be active. There
must not be any divisions or dissen-
slons i'll our party, b ut present to our
foe one united front. Go forward as
one man. let us make the charge in
solid phalanx, and the enemy must
give way, and certain victory will
perch OH our banners in November
next. But, Mr.. Editor, my object in
this communication, is to give you
the procc .dings Of the Rowesville
Democratic Club, which heIds its
meeting on last Saturday the 10th of
March.
According to Instructions from
Democratic Head Quarters, AMI also
ny previous notice from President
Robinson, our club met on last Satur-
day at New lIopo Church for the pur
pose OF organizing 1t is true the
club did not turn out in full force,
yet there was goodly number; AMI
to all appearances they camc with
willing and cheerful hearts like good
soldiers ready to m)ve forward rs
soon as the command is given.
In our club we can boast ONO ora
tors orany politicians, but we claim
to be true, devoted and Jealous Demo
Gratis. We know our rights and DIRE
m aintain them
With hearts for amy fate,
Still achieving, still pursuing
Learning ever to labor and wait"
he meeting was called to order by
pres!acm: Jade Robinson, aid uiroti-
lar from JAS Izlar Esq, Chairman Of
County Executive Committee, wa,
read. 1t was thought by some of the
members that as We had organize
our club last year, it would not be
necessary to re organize now, but the
majority seemed to think we would
not carry out fully the spirit of the
instructions i'll circular, therefore
we proceeded to rcorsaniza.;
Several members were put in nomi-
nation for President, but our former
faithful and Jealous President, Mr..
Jude Eob:nson, was unanimously re.
elected for the next two wears. DR..
0. n. Bowman, 1st Vice President
and DR.. w. +. Ea-,on 2d Vice Presi
dent. The clcction for Secretary re-
suited III ne selection uf Mr.. II. +.
Barton. and Capt. Ne. Robinson elec-
t,d Treasurer. The Captain in his
usual pleasant and humorous raanncy
remarked in accepting the position ,
that rs there would be little or no
funds i'll the treasury. there was not
much probability Of any loss accru-
ing through him to the club
The next in order was the election
OF committee Of three on registra-
ton, which resulted in the election of
Messrs. w. G. Rivcs, j. j. Dukes and
Augustus Fairey.
The Club being entitled to three
delegates to the County Convention
which is to meet on next Saturday.
tile 10 Lowing members were elected
delegates: Drs. o. N. Bowman, w,
+. Barton and Capt. j. S. Bowman
On motion Of DR.. w. +. Barton,
the three candidates which had re.
ccivcd the next highest votes be de-
clared alternates, which resulted in
the selection of Mess s. w. G. Rives.
>. {. lunches, and j. j. Dukes.
The election for member of County
Executive Committee from this Club
resulted iii the selection Of DR. O. N.
Bowman by handsome majority,
and on motion Of Dr. w. L. Barton
his election was declared unanimous.
This action brought the Doctor to
his feet, who expressed his heartfelt
thanks for this expression of the
Clubs confidence, and in few forci.
bic words affirmed his determination
tn rin,.l ~. E,ll II