The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-01
A Tillman Democratic Club Formed at
Prosperity.

A Tillman Democratic Club Formed at
Prosperity.
\ meeting of citizens was called at
the Farmers Alliance Warehouse on
Saturday evening at 5 o'clock for the
purpose of organizing a Democratic
club favoring the March Convention
and the election of B. r. Tillman Gov
ernor. The meeting was called to order
by w. D. Hardy, who nominated 5. B..
Latham, Esq, as chairman, pro tem.,
and Prof. +. J. Browne as temporary
secretary.
The secretary then proceeded to en-
roll the names of persons who were in
sympathy with the movement, and
names of 81 persons were enrolled-in-
Guiding some by proSy-representing
Townships 9 and 10.
On motion of w. D. Hardy the tenn
porary officers were made permanent
officers.
Mr.. w. D. Hardy then offered the
following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, certain newspapers in
this State have asserted that the farm
ers were opposed to the holding Of the
March Convention, and have de-
nounced the advocates of that conven-
ton as Independents. Therefore, be it
Resofred, That we approve the hold
ing Of the March Convention and en-
dorse its action.
,. That we pledge ourselves to work
for the nomination of Capt. B. r. Till
man for Governor.
8. That the conduct of the Univer-
sity students towards the convention
was disgraceful and shows a want of
discipline on the part of the authorities
of the University.
+. That we respectfully suggest to
the Executive Committee of the Farm
ers' Association that future conven-
tons be held in some other place than
Columbia.
). That we denounce the charge that
we are Independents as slander; and,
in our opinion, the charge is made to
defeat the measures C reform we are
contending for, and to keep in office a
set Of men who are not in sympathy
with the masses.
6. That the action of Governor Rich
ardson, in refusing to exhibit to the
committee of citizens from Lexington
County the records on file in his office,
is an unwarrantable assumption of au-
thority, and deserves the censure Of
every good citizen.
The resolutions were considered sep
arately. The first and second passed
without a dissenting voice. The third,
however, elected a warm discussion,
DR.. Wyche and Prot. Browne strongly
opposing it. Mr.. +. V. Capers then Of
fered al amendment, which makes the
resolution (third) read thus:
"That the conduct of the university
students was disgraceful and we con-
demn the faculty for passing over the
matter so lightly"
The amendment met with the same
opposition, but was finally passed as
amended.
Resolution fourth met with opposi-
tion, but was favored by the majority
and passed.
Number ) passed without debate.
Number 6 brought some gentlemen to
their feet, but by the timely advice and
suggestion Of Major De Walt, and S. B.
Latham, Esqs, Mr.. Hardy Withdrew
the entire resolution.
At this stage Maj. DeWalt was
elected president, and John B. Fellers
treasurer Of the club.
y committee, consisting Of the presi
dent, vice-president and secretary, was
appointed to draft set Of rules and by
laws for the government of the club,
and to report at the next meeting.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet
again at the same place on Saturday
before the 4th Sunday in May, unless
earlier called by the president.
YUBE.
Prosperity, April 26, 1890.