Year: 1878

before the Legislature, I go in for


reputation Of MI the bonds issued


by tho Radicals. We had no hand


in making the debt, and wo should


have no hand in paying it. The


phosphate question is an important


ono The phosphates are very


valuable, and will, it is claimed, pay


the entire dobt of the State. If elect-


ed, I shall watch closely the interest


Of the State in these phosphates.


We have suffered much from


heavy taxation. Lands have heon
sold for taxes. This was never go


before the war Now, widows and
orphans have boon robbed Of their
land by tho thicving State govern
ment. We have too many officers.
Before the war we had q tax-oollec-
tor, and we can have one now.
The Office of county auditor can be
abolished, and thus be saved many
thousands of dollars to the State.
1 also favor the abolition of the
New York Code brought here by
Corbin and Chamberlain. We all
know they would bring us othing
good. 1 think tho Code ought to
be abolished. In conclusion, I have
only to say that I will stand by the
party, whether nominated or not.


The next speaker was Mai. James
Pagan, who said: a


I thank you for tho kind invita-
ton you have extended to me- Most
points of interest have been covered
by preceding speakers. T believe
we ore SO we'll organized that we
are now just where we left off in
lS76-our organisation is really
stronger and better. At that time,
amidst many difficulties, we per-
fected our organization till very
nearly every man in the county was
enrolled. I have always been
pleased to see Bear Greek in line.
On Hampton Day and all other oc-
oasions the club did it's duty finely.
The orders we're all fully obeyed in
silenco. Our silence and earnest
ness had great effect upon our
enemies and upon ourselves. When-
ever men act as unit, the effect is
good-almost electrical. At this
time wo have larger numbers and
moro enthusiastic meetings. We
are glad to see the Indies here. It is
pure patriotism that makes them
take interest in politics. The ladies'
of South Carolina have been notod
for their patriotism ever since tho
Revolution. They havo always done
their duty fully and cheorfully. They
always inspire mon to good and
brave deeds They don't like "Miss
Betsies," but admire manliness and
courage. It is this that causes them
to take interest in our meetings,
and their influence adds greatly
to the numbers on our roll. Cans
didates have no business discussing
special matters Of legislation. We
should unite our efforts to win q
victory for our party over oil oppo-
sition-we must adhere to straight~
out Democracy. Let us be ready to
respond to tho call Of duty. I know
the Bear Greek Club will do it's full
duty, just as it has done in the past.
We should let the colored people
know we arc ready to have them join
us in the effort to keep up peace,
prosperity and good government.
In conclusion, I can only say that,
whether nominated or not, I shall
do oil in my power for the success
of the party. "


The chairman then introduced
Capt. H. A. Gaillard, who was
greeted with applause. Captain
Gaillard thanked the Club for their,
kindness to him, both in the past
and the present, and congratulated
them upon the good service they
had done in the past. After brief
review of the chief issues before the
people, he said he deemed it proper
to explain his position on the fence
law, az he had been misunderstood.
He had never had any intention to
force the now law on any section,
He introduced the general bill, and
it passed without debate and with
QUO opposition in the House. When
it was about to pass the Senate, he
found that the people in Eight and
Six did not want the change, and he
at once made efforts and succeeded
in having those townships excepted
from the operation of the new law.
He would soy this much in justice
to himself, as he did not wish to be
either misunderstood or misrepre-.
sented in any matter. In conclu--