Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-03-21
For GOVERNOR.

FOR GOVERNOR.
In few months the Democracy Of South
Carolina will have to decide as to who shall
be their standard bearer during tho coming
campaign. Already tho notes Of preparation
are being sounded and in every County in the
State the Democratic hosts arc being organ.
zed
Oconcc will not be laggard, and after the
County Convention in April the Democracy of
tho mountains will DO found shoulder to
shoulder with their brethren of tho entire
State, ready to do battle for tho preservation
and triumph Of Democratic principles, the
fulfllment of pledges made in the last cam
paign and tho successful completion Of the
reform measures so happily inaugurated by
our noble Governor Wade Hampton.
Events duly occurring show that the Radi,
calls, backed by unscrupulous partsans at
Washington, controlling tho patronage Of the
Administration and using the public money
without "stint or measure" will endcavor to
create discussions in our ranks, divide tho
party by 40 called independent candidates and
by insdious attacks upon our Executive and
his administration, SOW the seeds of discomfort
and discord.
Itis. therefore important that in the sclcc
tion Of our standar I'd bearer wo should be
guided by an exalted patriotism, by an earnest
devotion to principle, and by cheerful
acceptance Of the nominee of the State Cons
vention.
In the campaign Of 1876 but few supposed
that the Democracy could or would obtain so
signal victory as that which crowned their
efforts That campaign was entered upon with
gloomy doubts and forcbodings. h'hc enemy,
by successive years Of power, hal thoroughly
cntrcnchcd themselves in position thought to
be we'll nigh imprcgnablc. In nea rly every
County the County officers acted with IT, ,'om-
nant party and formed nucleus Of ore an'za-
tion which rendered them strong indeed. The
negroes had been cnjocd and threatened Until
they were led to believe that the triumph of
Democratic principles would be death -kncll TO
all their hopes of liberty aud prosperity. TO
overcome their prcjudices, to convince Them
that their best and trucst friends were those
with whom they had always lived and who had
once been their owners, seemed hopeless
task.
The Democratic Convention, with unanimity
never before known, placed in nomination as
At. great sacrifice of personal interests he
consented to accept tho nomination and inau
gurated campaign which for feryor, enthusiasm
and brilliant results stands uncqualed.
The name Of Hampton. honorcd and loved by
Carolnans, ran as with an electric current
from heart to heart, calling forth the love and
Affection Of the people and uniting MI classes
and conditions into-onc grand victorious party.
Wade IIampton's wisdom, moderation and
patriotic counscls were everywhere needed,
his pledges of reform and good government
were everywhere believed, and from the noun.
tains to tho soaboard the honest, sturdy
ycomanry of South Carolina rallied to his
support, and victory for the first time in many
long and weary years pcrchod upon the ban
nors of Democracy.
IIampton's administration SO far has bccn q
complete success. The pledges maio by him
have boen nobly redeemed If anything be
lackng it is the fault of tardy legislation.
With firm, determined hand he has guided
tho ship Of State through times of unusual
peril and danger. His wise craftsmanship
has givcn us peace and quiet throughout tho
State. Our relations with tho Federal Govern
ment arc undisturbcd. National and State
laws are executed promptly and impartially.
The rights of the colorcd man arc respected
and enforced. Our State credit is being
strengthened. Our material prosperity in
creased, and the people cheerful and happy
under the rule Of honest home govern
7nGnt.
The people owe debt Of gratitude to Govern
or Hampton, and VIC know wc express the
feelingsof every honest and patriotic Democrat
throughout the up country when wo ask that
Wade Hampton should be renominaled. lie is
the choice Of tho people. They expect his
nomination at The hands Of the State Oonycn-
tion. They will be satisfied with nothing less
Let his endorsement be hearty unanimous and
emphatic. Under his lead victory is assured,
and the blessings Of good government secured
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