The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-08-15

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further reduce the taxes and tighten
the burdens of the people, giving at 4
the same time absolute security to
tho rights and property ofall. Upon
these paramount Issues we cordially
invite the cooperation of every
Democrat and Republican who is,
earnest and willing to unite with us
in this great work.
We recommend to the favorable
consideration Of the Convention the
following named resolutions, and re--
commend that the same do pass,
namely: the resolution offered by
Mr.. Bnist, of Charleston, in relation
to the unity of the Democratic party
to wit:
"Resolved, That the unity and in-
tegrity OF the Democratic party is of
param, unit importance to the success
of our cauee and the welfare OF our
peole ia the ensuing election, and we
}repudiate all fusion or coalition with
the Republican party, and most nu-
qualitiedly condemn any Independ-
ent movement whatever, as inimical
to the people and destructive OF their
interests and welfare.
We recommend that the resolution
offered by Mr.. Aiken be laid ON the
table, and offer as su ubstilute, there.
for the following:
"Resolved, That for the develop,
ment Of our growth as people, and
of our resources as State, bureau
Of immigration and agriculture
should be established, having for its
object the encouragement Of and
holding out inducements to, honest
and industrious emigrants from
other countries to settle among us,
and designedEto stimulate increased
and improved production of what~
ever may be grown upon our soil;
and We recommend to the General
Assembly the speedy enactment of
such laws as will found such bu-
reau upon permanent and practical
basis, aud provide for it's ready ard
active operation, to the attainment of
this desirable end"
Resolved, That this Convention
views with the deepest concern the
troubles which have arisen in the up
per portion of the State in the en-
forcement of the exercise laws of the
United States, relating TO the Illicit
distillipg of whiskey, and is extremely
solicitious that this subject should be
fairly considered by Congress, and
somo law devised in amendment of or
supplementary to, the present system,
that will remove the existing causes
of irritation, alleviate tho present
troubles of our people, insure obedi-
once by virtue Of recognition of the
justice of the laws, and to restore
peace and quiet where disaontent
now reigns; and, rs preliminary TO a
change of these laws, we invoke his
Excellency, r. B. Hayes, President OF
the United Stases, to extend amnesty
unto all persons in tho State who
have violated them.
Resolved, That this Convention
commends with entire. appreciation
the course which has been pursued
in the late session of Congress by our
distinguished State State Senator, the
Hon. NJ @. Butler, as we'll as by his
Democratic colleagues, the Hon. D.
Wyatt Aiken and the Hol.. j. II.
Evins; in the House of Representa-
tives; aud the state now calls upon
them in their respective spheres of
duty to exert their influence and
ability to effect the desired modifica-
ton OF the exercise laws, and secure
for our people the relief which is so
much needed and sought for.
SENATOR PATTERSON BuzzINa HAYES
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