The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-07-10
TIL L NEW BERRY II E r A L d.

Thus it is demonstrated that the
language attributed to Mr.. John
stone was never uttered by him.
The proofs are absolute and over
whelming.
2. Il ,rn, ii Mr.. JohnStone did not
use the language imputed to him, was
my conduct in the Convention such aS
the people OF Ncwberry should con-
denim:
The answer to this question involves
some Of Mr.. keitt'S complaints, He
objects to the mode OF voting in the
| Convention. He gives as an illustration
the vote of No. : Township, which
cast l2 votes although only ) delegates
We're enrolled rs present. All | shall
say Oh this subject is this: that it WAS
found necessary in order to keep the
town OF Newberry (whose delegates
can the more readily and certainly
attend the Conventions of our Party,
because holden right at their doors)
from exercising too much power, that
| the vote in the Conventions should be
bv townships when the vote by ayes
and noes. or By ballot, was ordered,
allowing the delegates present from
any township to cast the entire vote
10 which their township was entitled.
Thus each township was fully protect
ed. Township No. { was entitled to
- delegates. and amy one or more
delegates from that Township, IN the
absence OF some Of its delegates. were
allowed to cast the j. votes. This was
announced rs the rule in the ConYen-
ton held on the l4th, ultimO, and was
acted upon by Township No. 7. 1t has
been the rule for year,. In the cleo
ton for delegates to the State COnven-
ton, Mr.. Holloway received 9l5 votes,
Mr.. J. n. Lipscomb 20j votes. These
results followed from the principle
above announced. as will be readily
seen, for, as Nj. kcitt says, only 1876
delegates were enrolled. No conf
plaint was made as to this method M
til now, and certainly not Il word OF
objection was heard in the Convention
on this subject.
| Mr.. Keitt seems TO object TO my de
nial Of the charge against Nj. John-
stone, and by his reasoning indicates,
that did not have information reqnl-
site therefor. All shall say on this
matter is this: heard in 1882 the same
charge as it is stated by Mr.. kei:t
| against the political record OF Mr..
Johnstonc, and did not stop until |
wa. authoritatiyely assured that it was
nntruc. Thus it will he seen had the
information necessary for its denial.
As to nv language and bearing in the
Convention. The language was strong.
| was Indignant. II had heen in my
study pcnning an essay or address, it
is but proper TO say the same ideas
would have been couched in different
language. In the Convention, while |
carefully protected Mr.. keitt from the
effect II my denunciation OF the
charge referred against Mr. Johnstone
did not hesitate to characterize his
conduct in presenting a serious charge
without the proofs to support it as
highly improper. At this time, after
several weeks ior reflections, think
his conduct in this regard highly inju-
dicious. This people are ever sensitive
aS to attacks upon any of their number
They recognize to its full extent the
right not only to criticisr but to pun
ish those who are unfaithful TO them.
And no one Of our citizens exceeds the
writer in the assertion Of that right
when it IS proper. think exercised
it Justly in the recent Convention.
Not tliat did not regret the necessity;
then felt and I now feel sympathy
for Young man without extended eX-
perienr.. hut with such sympathy Tor
his wish 10 succeed, was then and aln
now unwilling that his success shall be
occasioncd by presenting achnrge that
is unfOnndca in fact, however honest
he may be in its presentation. Life
is too serious to be ieopardiZed by mis-
taken statements; character is too
sacred TO be damned by rumOr. When
charges are TO be preferred, let them
be investigated before presented. The
people lave u right to this rs prerrq-
uisitr, and proud rs | am OF my native
County. she never thrilled me with
such delight as when she so signally
rebuked al innovation upon her Gus
toms, in the late County Convention
The vast majority who 50 spoke were
farmers.
Now. will not dwell with any spe-
cial emphasis upon the charge that by
my speech was the means OF causing
delcgatrS who favored Col. Aiken for
Congress 10 retire from the Conven-
ton, q d thereby TO lose him some
votes. | am afraid Mr.. keitt contrib
uted to this result more largel y than
the writer. But, be this fact rs it may, g,
| of comsc regret it. The only per-
sons who changed their votcs for Mr..
Johnstnlr, seemed to BE- actuated by
an mWillingncSS to 1iyr, by their
votes, any show OF sv nathy with the
groundlrSS attack up, ini. Whoever
is rcsp"asible for intrsding this mat
ter into the, up to that time,
pleasant discussion, is responsible
for thI result. | fee! ihat Mr..
kcitt was that responsible party,
and ! am not inclined 10 take any
share in The direct and po-!tirr rebuke
admin tered to him therefor by the
Convention. Certainly the vote was
IN OterEhelmiRy One-l23 To II y Nj.
kritt asks some questions ~ 70 fraud.
: ! am profoundly grateful that no lot
L. or parcel in that matter lic,; ut my
door. | made no attack upon Mr.
Aiken. uttered no charges against his
record. | made no statements Of fact
in the Convention that have not fui-
ly sustained. 1t SermS to me that the
: friends of Mr.. JoMstune are those who
could complain. for mighs it not be as
sumed that this groundles> chargt
against him produced scme ef'
feet npon the minds Of the
mrnber- OF the clubs that di
= rrcled their delegates 10 vote fol
= Mr.. Aikru: OF this fact | have nc
. knowledge except this, that Mr.. 10,
seph T.. keitt had heard this charge:
and his club so voted. Mr.. Thos. w
Holloway had heard this charge, and
, his club 50 voted Col. f. 5. keitt
{ had heard this charge and hia club sc
voted. Mr.. Jefferson 4. Sligh had
heard this charge and his club so voted
,, though it il but Justice 10 the last