Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A Peace and Unity Convention
 Was Called Together
IN THE OLD PALMETTO STATE
A Constitutional Convention Ne ext-FaCtional Differ
 enceS Set Aside.

COLUMBIA, s. C., March 27.-The peace and unity convention, called for the pur- pose of harmonizing the differences of the white people of the state aud bringing the factions together in the matter of choosing delegates to the econsiitutioual convention, i, thus preserving white supremacy, was held in this city today. Nearly every county was rep. esented. It was perhaps the most represen tative body of men that ever gathered in the state. Lieutenant Governor Zimmerman presided, mak- ing most patriotic speech at the outset. The proceedings of the convention, dc spite the fact that there were men in the hall representing every faction of the white people, men who have been using the harshest language towards each other for five years, ever since Till man began his upheaval. were character ized by the utmost good feeling. It was indeed a most remarkable convention. The action Of the convention, which is most satisfactory to all parties, Is embraced In the following:
 "We cordially wish your aid and invite tbe cooperation of all who favor a com mission of the wisdom and patriotism of the state, regardless of faction, in the task of reconstructing our organic laws. In common with all patriotic people of the state, we lament that the democratic party of the state, so long united and invincible, has been torn asunder by strife and its unity endangered by the bitterness of led To these unhappy results need not now be considered and should not now be discussed. In view of the coming consti- tutionnl convention in order that the honor Of the state may be preserved and the well fare of the people protected and promoted, It is of vital importance that factional lines be ignored, if net oblterated, iu the sel.c- tion of delegates to the convention. Thus, and thus only, can the new constitution become the bond and scat of union among the people of South Carolina. Therefore we recommends:
 ''1. That in the election of delegates to the constitutional convention only men of prudence and patriotism be chosen, and they be divided equally between the fac- tions as heretofore existing as far as is practicable; when equal division is impos- sible that such fair division be made as will best subserve the great purpose of securing white unity and non partisan constitu- ton.
 ''2. That we are unalterably and irrevo- cably pledged 10 the supremacy of Anglo Saxon civilization in every part and depart ment of our government, 10 be secured by fair and constitutional methods; but this can only be accomplished by the unity of our .a' peG%pls' %s have uobouoded faith in the people and confidently trust them to select delegates to this convention to represent their opinions with an eye single to their fitDess for the great work that will con- front them. With a convention so chosen the people will be satisfied with the con- stitution it will adopt.
 "A. To put the ot jects of this onfereuce into practical effect and to promote the &C., complishment thereof we recommend the appoin tment of a state working commt,e ee, to be composed of two from each county one from each faction-whose duty it shall be forthwith to prepare and promulgate 8 plan of organization of all d, m Jcrats in the state who are in sympathy With the objects and purpose herein declared, and that this committee work in conjunction with all other committees having the same objects in view, being always subordinate to the slate democratic executive committee. Respect fully submitted,
 "J. TowNEs ROBERTSON.