The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-24
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After dinner, the crowd roasscm-
bled around tho stand, and tho
chairman introduced Capt. II. A.
Gailliard. We regret that our
space forbids a report of his speech,
which was well received, and, ut it's
close, loudly applauded.
The chairman next introduced
Capt. r.. G. Clowney, who spoke as
follows:
It has boon customary, when
man s namo is put before the public
for Legislative lonors, that he
should let the people know his
opinions on the most important
topics Of the day But as thcrc
have been no issues, and no qucs,
tiops asked. I shall not say anything
to disturb the harmony that pre-
walls among us. When I haze to
speak to an intelligent people, as
are hero to-day, I would like to
have something new to say. L take
it for granted that every white man,
and every intelligent colored man,
knows that the salvation of our
country depends upon the success
of the Democratic party; therefore,
the candidates for nomination
should stand upon their own merits.
In my Judgment the bonds of the
State, and the phosphate beds, are
not subjects for discussion. They
were partially disposed of in the
last session Of the Legislature. I
am satisfied that any of the candi ,
dates for the nomination will look
after the welfare of his State and
county, to the best OF lis ability.
Gentlemen, l do not come here to
discuss questions, but to uphold
the banner Of Democracy that
banner which floats so proudly over
the State Of South Carolina and has
inscribed upon it's folds peace,
prosperity and goodwill to oil
mankind. And, but for fraud and
wlckednoss, it would to~day proudly
float over this great nation, COM
mandlng tho respect and admiration
OF tho world. Beneath the shadow
OF It's widespread wings the great
est may rest in security and the
humblest find shelter and Drotcc-
ton. Gentlemcn, wo havo to day
for our standard-bcarcr that noble
soldier and Christian statesman,
Wade Hampton, whose very name
Is synonyme Of honor, truth and
justice. Gcntlcmcn, lot as unfurl
1t to the brcozo rs pure and spotlcss
as OF yoro, and carry it triumphant-
~ to victory on tho fifth Of Novom
ber next. And whom trampling
over tho Radical horcles, in their
death throos lot us hold out tho
hand OF peace and reconciliation.
Under eight years of Radical mis-
rule, our State WAS reduced to
poverty and degradation. With
our present government peace and
prosperity arc beginning to dawn
upon lis. With two moro years of
nm economical administration of
this governme mt, that dawn that is
so visible in our political horizon
will burst forth into noon- day
splendor. South Carolina will again
take rank among the first States OF
this widespread nation. No can
point 10 day with pride to our But
!cr, Aiken md Ev;ns, and the tino
is not far distant when others,
equally true, will occupy seats by
their sides, to battle for our rights.
There is bright future for our
State If we only ronain true to
ourselves. Now, gontlemon, 1 have
come here to-day, to lot you SEQ mo,
ana form your opinions. IF You
nominate me for tho Legislature I
will be elected without a doubt. I
promise you to carry out the wishes
OF my constituents, and to discharge
my other duties to The best of my
ability. If 1 an not nominated /
will work for tho success of those
that are. 1 am pleased to SEQ the
ladies' out to-day, and taking such
nm interest in our political welfare.
Without your assistance two years
ago South Caro- lima to-day would
!be under that .unpardonablo Cham
,berlain. Your adherence to honor.
truth and virtue, is such as should
,ca4l forth the alteration of the
'."lords OF creation" md bring forth
.ilnnumorable blessings from our
Immortal God. .[Applause.
Calls were now made for Mr. p
nl%c T.