Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-07-17
THURSDAY. July u. is1s.
ssepsslsess Nsosssssss.
FOR GOVERNOR.
Daniel T.. Davis
Of East Gorsash-
A Striking Contrast.

Only 8 few weeks ago the democratic
press of the country weIe diligently en-
gagged in spreading the statements OF
Senator Wide Hampton of South Caro-
lima, that, in the South, the rights OF
person and property were as carefully
protected as in any part OF the Union.
aud thai this was especially true Of Sontb
Carolina. Now. however, comes q sud
den and positive refutaiion OF Senator
Hsmpton's statements. and. singulariy
enough. il comes from his own State.
A short time ago it was rumored that
colored man named Swails, who is &
republican. and who was driven from
the State last fall because be attempted
to organize bis party in the county in
which he lived. Williamsburg con-
templsted returning to his home and
family. Thereupon the kings;ree Star
publishes the following:
1T is currently reported that Swails con-
templates returning to Williamsburg coun-
ty. II this be a fact X is incumbent upon
the Executive Committee OF the Democra-
tic party 20 fnd out what Is his purpose In
returning. lit is 10 take up his residence
among Us Il 10 their duty xs good citizens
10 warn Swais that he will do so nj his
personal peril. The white people. II true
10 what has been pledged In their behalf
will not permit Swails TO return here TO
live. IL he proposes 10 come here TO ar
range his private Affairs SO As TO leave per
manendy the Executive Committee should
haEa aim rat us h. o..
within which he will leave for good. aud
beyond which he will not be allowed 10
stay. II he declines 10 state his purpose
the public should be made aware OF the
fact add be Will be made aware OF the fact
that his residence here will be at persons al
risk, and his permanently remaining here
will not be permitted BY the whites Of the
county. II after this he makes his appear.
snce he Can take the consequences OF his
past From what We hear he will be likely
TO have a lively time and be glad enough
10 retire TO more quiet and profitable
scenes. We de not see what Induces him
TO return, II, indeed, he intends doing so"
Mr.. swails is not charged with any
other crime tnan that OF being q repubi.
can. lie had accumulated a handsome
property and was leader among the
colored men Of the county, who are also
largely republicans. lie was. therefore.
and is still 8 dangerous element to the
pertec. success of pure democracy in
that section. He must be kept out of
the way, b. threats if they will answer.
by actual violence If necessary. The
officers OF the law are not called on by
the Star TO do this, but the Democratic
Executive Committee, as though the
safety and peace of the community rest
ed on them. In this case it probably
does, and Mr.. Swail. would no doubt
receive = midnight call from them if he
should return, with the object of remain
ing. The fact is established that he has
once Lsd 10 fee for his life, and with
this warning staring him in the face has
be not the best of assurance that his life
would not now be safe there! What
then becomes OF Senator Hampton's as
sertions that the person and property OF
the citizens of South Carolina are as Sc
cure in that State As in any part of the
Union?
The violation OF the rights OF Mr..
Swails is only one instance. II the Dem
ocratic Executive Committee Of Will
lismsbury County are SLOWED to Danish
citizen for simply differing from them
in politics, the Democratic Executive
Committee OF any other county In the
State may surely have the same right.
Aud If they can Danish one they can. on
the same principle. Danish ten. or one
hundred, or one thousand. If the Demo
cratic cause should ever require such
Wholesale measures. Good citizens will
ask themselves to what results will such
acts lead. Surely 10 the breaking up OF
the very foundations Of good govern
ment. No one has been punished for
the .grevous wrong done Mr.. Swails
last fall. nor has any ASSURANCE been
given him by the State Authorities that
he will be guaranteed their protection
in the future. Most certainly Demo
cratic professions and Democratic prac-
tIces afford . striking contrast.