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E. B. M??KAY, Editor. THURSDAY M0RNIN6, AUG. 8, 1878. DEMOCRATIC XOMIXATIOXS. For Governor x WADE HAMPTON, of Richland. Lieutrnunt Governor: W. D. SIMPSON, of Lauren* Attorney Ceiremt *. LEROY F. YOUMANS, of Richland. Secretary of State: JL M. SlMS, of York. Comptroller General: JOHNSON HAGOOD, of Barnwell. State Treaaurer i S. L. LEAPHART, of Richland. State Superintendent of Education : HUGH S. THOMPSON, of Richland. Adjutant tend Inspector General: E. \V. MOISE, of Sumter. For CongTesK?Third District t 1>. WYATT AI KEN, of Abbeville. COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Tbe meeting of the County Executive Committee of the Democratic party of Anderson County will be held in the In? telligences Office on Monday the 19th inst., instead of Monday the 12th inst., as heretofore fixed. There are several causes which would interfere with the meeting on next Monday, and it is postponed to the following Monday in the hope that a full attendance of the Committee may be had, as important subjects wiil be presented for considera? tion. E. B. MURRAY, County Chairman. MILITARY OBBER. Headquarters 11th Cav. Brigade, State Volunteer Troops S. C, Anderson, S. C, Aug. 6,1878. General Order Aro. 2. "The Red Shirts" having extended an invitation to the officers and men of the 11th Cavalry Brigade to meet them in review at Pendleton, S. C, on the occa? sion of their anniversary, and such invi? tation having having been accepted, the Colonels of the Eastern and Western Regiments, and the Captains of unat? tached Companies are hereby ordered to appear with tbeir commands at Peudle dleton on the morning of the 23rd inst., at 9 o'clock. By order of Gen. W. W. Humphreys. E. B. MURRAY, Adjt. Gen. 11th Brigade S. V. T. "THE RED SHIRTS." The anniversary of "The Red shirts," which is to be celebrated at Pendleton on the twenty-third inst., promises to be a very grand success in every respect. Speeches are expected from Gov. Hamp? ton, Gen. McGowan, Col. Keith and E. B. Murray., Esq. Gen. Humphreys has ordered the 11th Cava'ry Brigade to be present, for the purpose of participating in the meeting, and u, number of other military organizations will be present. Traics will in all probability be arranged for, and beyond a doubt the meeting will be one of tbe largest that will be held in the up-country during the pres? ent campaign. The ladies are also invit? ed to give their presence, and the occasion will be enjoyed as a basket picnic, to which all who attend are requested to contribute. Pendleton is near the corner of Anderson, Oconee and Pickens coun? ties, and this meeting will afford an op? portunity for a very large gathering from each of these counties. Tbe Democratic State Convention, which met in Columbia last Thursday, did its work speedily, thoroughly and most felicitously. There was nothing but harmony throughout its session, and from the very beginning there was a to? tal absence of anything like a disposition for speech-making. In renominating tbe old State ticket and readopting the old platform, the Convention only regis? tered the edict of the people, but it was done in such a worthy aud unanimous manner as to command the highest compliments from one end of the coun? try to the other. Its action has hushed the rumors that there were factions in the Democratic party, and shows that the organization throughout the State is in thorough tact and harmony. The re? sult is certain, and the State now has the assurance that we will have two years more of the wise and judicious adminis? tration with which our State has been blest under the Democratic party. * The Radical State and Congressional Conventions met in Columbia on Wednesday, the 7th instant, and from all appearances beforehand it must have been a very poor show. The Convention will pretty certainly renominate the Democratic State ticket, although the Washington politicians have been anx? ious to have them nominate a full radical ticket from Governor down. The Repub? licans of this State realize the hopeless? ness of such an undertaking as running a State ticket, and very sensibly refrain from enacting such a farce. In this Congressional District, however, it is thought they will nominate E. M. Bray ton, the present revenue collector, against Col. Aiken ; and if so, we may expect a lively canvas, which will re? sult in Mr. Brayton's defeat by about ten thousand majority. We will publish the proceedings of these conventions next week. Let none who are afflicted with Chills and Fever despond. Dr. Harter's Fever and Aot'e Specific is a sovereign remedy that has never yet failed to cure. IF The Woman who rejoices in salad and ice cream, hot cakes and warm pie; IF The Student who eats nastily and sits down at once to active mental labor; IF Tbe Business Man who bolts Iiis food in eager haste and hurries to his counting room ; IF The Hard Drinker could look at the deli? cate glands, swollen and festered with dis? ease, that cause the throbbing brain ; IF The Lawyer, the Minister, the Merchant, and all who lead sedentary iives and are subject to Dyspepsia or Indigestcn, Consti? pation and Headache; IF These only knew what Mebkell's IIei-e ti.ve for the Liver will do for their relief, and how quickly it cures?there would be much less suffering than at present The ;jreat Liver Medicines for sale by Simpson, Keid & Co. STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. THK 15NTIRE TICKET OF 1870 RE^.'OM ENATED. Columbia, August l, 1878. The State Democratic Convention met to-day at precisely 12 m., and was called to order by Gen. John D. Kennedy, Chairman of the State Democratic Com? mittee, who said: Gextlemes of TiiE Convention t The duty devolves upon mc. as Chairman of the State Democratic Committee, to call this body to ordei. for the purpose of organization. I nominate for tempo? rary chairman of this convention Cod lames S. Cothran, of Abbeville. There being no cither nominations, Col. Cothran wan unanimously elected temporary chairman. Upon taking the chair Col. Cothran was greeted with apph.use. when he said: ^ Allow me, gentlemen of the conven? tion, to thank you for this unexpected act of kindness on your part in calling me to assist in the organization of this important and respectable body. I shall not venture, in this po ltion, to impress j upon your minds any peculiar ideas of my own as to what SnO?ld be the plans, purposes and policy of the Democracy in the campaign which is about to begin. That banner which was furled in victory nearly two years ago Is about to be thrown to the breeze apain. By common consent, it will doubtless bo entrusted again to the same wise, prudent and faithful standard bearers. Amongst all her devoted sons, South Carolina has many who clung^ to hei through a decade of adversity. None have been found, in the judgment of a grateful people, more devoted to her cause than these have been. I congratulate you upon the changed condition of affairs and upon the auspicious circumstances that sur? round you now as compared with those of two years ago. Your political adver? saries then were thoroughly organized, firmly seated in power, as they vainly hoped, and rejoicing, as a strong man, to run a race. Now they are disor? ganized, demoralized and dispersed. And yet it must not he forgotten, that the battle of life is never ending. The organized enemy with banners flying who appeared before you but yesterday, and was vanquished, tray renew the at | tack to-morrow, in some more insidious and successful manner. Even in the sense of security which we indulge may lurk the greater dangc r. Wherefore in the name of the victories that you have won and in the hope of those yet to be achieved, in the name of a redeemed, re? generate and grateful people, in the name of humanity, of civilization and common decency, let me beseech you to allow no root of bitterness to spring up amongst you. Banish from your coun? sels all confusion, and dissensions, and the success of the past may well be ac? cepted as the harbinger of the future. Rev. Wm. Martin, of Columbia, offer? ed prayer. On motion of Mr. T. 0 Gas ton, of Chester, Mr. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, was elected temporary Secretary. The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll, when the following delegates were enrolled: Abbeville?S. McGowan, J. C.'Max? well, J. M. Latimcr, J. S. Cothran, L>. W. Aiken, William Hood. Aiken?D. S. Henderson, A. P. Butler, G. W. Croft, Thomas J. Davis, John M. Bell. Anderson?G. W. McGee, E. B. Mur? ray, John B. Moore, B. F. Whitner, W. C. Brown. Barnwell?Dr. G. B. Lartigue, Dan. White, colored, L. W. Youmans, J. C. Miller, J. B. Black, W. W. Hutto. Beaufort?Wm. Elliott, E. F. Duke, G. G. Martin, Joseph Dewees. Charleston?G. Lamb Buist, R. C. Barkley, M. P. O'Connor, James 'M. Eason, B. K. Kinloch, C. C. White, James Armstrong, Rudolph Siegling, F. W. Dawson, C. C. Leslie, D. 0. Neill, W. W. Sale, John F. Ficken, W. P. Russell, W. G. Hinson, R. H. Earleston, J. B. Wiggins, John S. Horlbeck, S. J. Walton. Chester?Giles J. Patterson, T. C. Gas ton, R. P. Mockby, Grandison Williams. Chesterfield?E. B. C. Cash, E. M. Wells, John S. Millet. Clarendon?S. P. Oliver, J. M. Knight. J. L. Manning. Colleton?H. D. Elliott, A. S. Barnes, H. E. Bissell, Carlos Tracy, W. M. Shu ler, George Tupper. Darlington?J. A. Law, E. W. Can? non, J. L. Coker, W. C. Coker, J. C. Clements. Edgefield-T. J. McKie, M. W. Gary, J. 0. Sheppard, James Callison, G. 1). Tillmau, John R. Abncy. Fairfield?John Bratton, T. W. Wood? ward, James H. Rion, Robt. E. Ellison. Georgetown?Not represented. Greenville?T. H. Cooke, F. H. Fuller, A. C. Garlingtou, W. P. League, G. M. Wilkins. Hampton?C. J. C. Hutson, Alfred N. Martin, J. W. Moore, H. W. Richardson. Horry?E. D. Richardson, E. R. Bea ty, J. R*. Cooper. Kershaw?John D. Kennedy, W. D. Trantham, T. H. Clarke, L. B. Stevenson. Lancaster?B. F. Miller, J.R. Hunter, N. G. B. Chafec. Laurens?Dr. M.C. Cox, W. A.Shand, N. S. Harris, W. B. Bell. Lexington?W. T. Brooker, J. N. Huff? man, D. J. Kuotts. Marion?W. R. Johnson, W. McD. Alford, James Norton, Charles A. Wood, Thomas C. Moody. Marlboro?J. R. Parker, Frank Man? ning, John N. Drake. JSewberry?James N. Lipscomb, C. H. Suber, Wm. M. Dorroh, L. B. Maffett. Oconee?W. C. Keith, John 0. Cary, S. P. Dendy. Orangeburg?J. F. Izlar, N. E. Sis trunk, J. T. Bowman, W. F. Barton, S. Dibble, M. J. Keller. Pickeus?D. F. Bradley, W. T. Field, R. A. Child. Richland?A. N. Talley, W. B. Stan? ley, John H. Kinsler, John E. Bacon, Warren Adams, A. G. Clarkson. Sumter?T. B. Fr?ser, J. J. Dargan, J. H. McLaurin, J. W. Wcstberry, Henry E. L. Peebles. Spartanburg?John H. Evins, E. S. Allen, J. E. Bomar, H. F. McDowell, H. D. Floyd. Union?William Munro, Thomas B. Jeter, James T. Douglas, I. G. McKis sick. York-W. B. Wilson, J. F. Hart, W. Waddy Thompson, Peter Garrison, J. Leander Adams. Williamsburg?W. H. Kennedy.S. W. Maurice, John A Kelly, S. R. Lambson. Mr. G. D. Tillman, of Edgcfield, offer? ed the following resolution, which was adopted: Jiesolvcd, In all elections by the con? vention a majcrity of the votes cast shall be necessary to a choice, and the vote shall be taken viva voce and recorded, except when there is but one candidate, in which event the vote may be taken by acclamation. The next business in order, being per? manent organization, Mr. J. A. Law, of Darlington, nominated Gen. John D. Kennedy for permanent President. Gen. Kennedy was unanimously elect? ed President. The Chair appointed Messrs. J. C. Sheppard, J. A. Law and J. N. Lips comb as a committee to escort the perm? anent President to the chair. Upon faking the chair General Ken? nedy said: Gentlemen of the Convention: I thank you for the honor you have con? ferred by electing me as your presiding officer, aud will endeavor to discharge its duties impartially and to the best of my ability. You are the representative body of the Democratic party of South Carolina, and as such are assembled for the first time since our grand and trium? phant victory on the 7th of November, 1876. On the l?th of this month two years will have passed since your last as? semblage, and the contrast between our condition now And then should fill every heart with grateful emotion. At that time, in the fiter >m" n compact, thoroughly | organised nntl nbly led parly, in the pos? session (if all the "llices and election ma? chinery of the State, endorsed and aided by a powerful ally at Washington, backed by the puree and sword of the general government, with an exciting Presidential election to complicate the situation, with heroic resolution you laid down a broad, liherti wise plallonn, and with Wade Hampton i*? your standard-bearer carried cvcrvthlng bcAire ym. It was a long, perplexing and stormy "rtmpaign, tasting totlieUtllWMt il-.j ):?.?!;; iiec ;ind patriot? ism pf oUf |*ropU?, and even after the ClCClfori weeks of weary Watching an(J stern self-conlrol elapsed before we en? tered into possession of the government of the Statt?, It was a VictCry achieved by the irresistible morale of our attitude, and it is a subject of profound congratu? lation that, we retain the hold then ac? quired over all the good people of Caro? lina, of all classes and conditions.? Peace reigus supreme: justice is admin? istered to all alike; taxes are reduced, and honesty; economy and competency characterize our.officials. Such; gentle? men, is our condition, and it behooves us to rise to the fullest measure of our re? sponsibility as a party and take no step backward, but lay still deeper the foundations of perpetual good will and enduring prosperity. We are the custo? dians of the interests of all the people of this State, and will be held accounta? ble for its welfare. I know I address men who neither lightly esteem now will recklessly jeopardize this exalted posi? tion. Political wisdom is the outgrowth of political experience, and our experi? ence in the last campaign should qual? ify us all the better to grapple and dispose of the complications arising from the anomalous and diverse relations which exist in our midst. Let us cou tinue true to our platform, and I feel as? sured that with energy, unity and good faith we will win this campaign still more triumphantly. I iuvoke the utmost con? cord in your deliberations, and the bless? ings of God on your action. The next business was the selection of one Vice President from each Congress? ional District, when the following gen? tlemen were unanimously elected : First Congressional District?S. W. Maurice, of Williamsburg. Second Congressional District?G. L. Buist, of Charleston. Third Congressional District?B. F. Whitner, of Anderson. Fourth Congressional District?W. B. Wilson, of York. Fifth Congressional District?A. P. Butler, of Aiken. Mr. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, and Mr. E. B. Murray, of Anderson, were elected permanent Secretaries. Mr. W. C. Brown, of Anderson, was elected permanent Treasurer. The rules of the House of Representa? tives were adopted for the government of the convention. On motion of Mr. J. N. Lipscomb, of Newberry, a committee of one from each county delegation, selected by the re? spective delegations, to be known as the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, was ordered. On motion of Mr. G. D. Trllman, of Edgefield, the convention took a recess often minutes, to permit the county del? egations to select the committee. When the convention was called to or? der, the following was announced as the committee: Abbeville, S. McGowan; Aiken, G. W. Croft; Anderson, W. C. Brown; Barn well. G. B. Lartigue; Beaufort, Wm. Elliott; Charleston, M. P. O'Connor; Chester, G. J. Patterson; Chesterfield, E. B. C. Cash ; Clarendon, J. L. Man? ning; Colleton, Carlos Tracy; Darling? ton, J. L. Coker; Edgefield, M. W. Gary; Fairfield, J. H. Rion ; Greenville, F. H. Fuller; Hampton, C. J. C. Hut son ; Horry, E. R. Beaty ; Kersbaw, W. B. Trantbnm; Lancaster, M. B. P. Chafee; Laurens. X. S. Harris; Lexing? ton, D. J. Knotts; Marion, W. R. John? ston ; Marlboro, A. R. Parker; New berry, James N. Lipscomb; Oconee, W. C. Keith; Orangeburg, S. Dibble ; Pickens, D. F. Bradley ; Richland, John E. Bacon ; Sumter, T. B. Fr?ser; Spar tanburg, J. H. Evins; Union, T. B. Jeter; York, B. H. Massey; Williams burg, W. H. Kennedy. On motion, all resolutions relating to the policy of the Democratic party were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, without being debated. Mr. J, C. Sheppard, of Edgefield, sub? mitted the Democratic platform of 1876, and urged its adoption in its entirety as the Democratic platform for 1878. Re? ferred. The following resolutions were offered and referred to the Committee on Plat? form and Resolutions : By Mr. D. W. Aiken, of Abbeville: Whereas an increase of population is necessary to develop the resources of our State and restore the prosperity of our people; and, whereas, all efforts hith? erto made to induce immigration have proven signal failures because they have not received the sanction and endorse? ment of the State; therefore Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention, the State, in her sovereign capacity, should extend an invitation and ensure a welcome to all energetic, industrious and thrifty citizens of other lands who may be induced to cast their lots among us. Resolved, That the landed proprietors of South Carolina can, by a patriotic liberality, which they arc hereby earnest? ly besought to exercise, greatly assist the State in turning the tide of immigration towards our fertile hillsides and lovely valleys. Resolved, That in order to effect the end proposed in these resolutions, the President of this convention be requested to memorialize the Legislature upon the necessity of establishing a bureau of im? migration, statistics, mining and agricul? ture, to which all matters pertaining to these subjects may be referred for con? sideration and final action. By Mr. G. B. Lartigue, of Barnwell: Whereas in the opinion of the Demo? cratic County Convention of Barnwell County, held this 15th day of July, 1878, the several counties in the State should be,represented in all future Democratic State Conventions in proportion to the number of enrolled Democrats in each county, and not in proportion to the rep? resentation they may have in both branches of the General Assembly: Rcsoh-cd, That the delegate* this day elected to represent us in the State Con? vention to be held in Columbia, S. C, on the 1st day of August, 1878, do sub? mit to said convention, with suitable pre? amble, tbe following resolution : Resolved, That hereafter all State Con? ventions of the Democratic party of South Carolina shall be composed of delegates from the several counties ap? portioned among them in proportion to the number of enrolled Democrats in each county, aud not in proportion to representation in both branches of the Genera' Assembly. By Mr. G. I). Tillman, of Edgefield : \Vhereas the present constitution of South Carolina, beside being the odious handiwork of fools, knaves, aliens and bayonets, is not only ill adapted to the circumstances and needs of our people, climate and pursuits, but is also too cumbersome for a small, thinly settled and impoverished State ; therefore, be it Remind, That the next General As? sembly should pass an act submitting to the qualified voters of the Stale the ques? tion of convention or no convention to frame a new constitution suitable to our wants and menus. Halved, That wben said constitu? tional convention shall assemble it should, by an enabling ordinance, as nearly as practicable, perfect the vested rights of all public officers by continu? ing them in their respective offices for the period during which each may have boon elected to serve. By Mr. T. W. Woodward, of Fairfield. . Raoleed, That this convention affirms its opposition lo till monopolies fla repug? nant to their principles and in contra? vention of the traditional policy of the Democratic partv. By Mr. Carlos Tracy, of Colleton : Betolftdi That all legislation iu tie State, whether effected by the Democrats or the Republicans which does not faith? fully recognize the two races as one polit? ical people, and as such equally entitled to the care of the Legislature; is unbound ii! Elntesitianship, unwise in policy, wrong in morals, und contrary to the public >icni, By Mr D. Wyatt Aiken, of Abbeville : Whereas the political status of every citizen of .the South during the war of the rebellion (so-called) was Well known and unmistakbly defined either as a Con? federate or Federal sympathizer, and whereas no Confederate would under the law be recognized in an appeal to the general government for reimbursement of losses Individually sustained during the War; therefore, Resolved, That all those claims present? ed to Congress bv post bellum loyalists, and known as ''Southern war claims," are prtma facie of doubtful validity, ami should only be approved after being sub? jected to the closest scrutiny and moet critical examination. Resolved, That in the opinion of the Democracy of South Carolina "Southern war claims" are not subjects for Con? gressional legislation, but should be pre? sented to some tribunal established and authorized to give them final adjudica? tion. By Mr. G. L. Buist, of Charleston: Resolved, That the unity and integrity of the Democratic party is of paramount importance to the success of our cause and the welfare of our people in the en? suing election, and we repudiate all fus? ion or coalition with the Republican party, and most unqualifiedly condemn any independent movement whatever as inimical to the people and destructive to their interests and welfare. On motion of Mr. John B. Moore, of Anderson, the members of the State Democratic Executive Committe were invited to seats on the floor of the con? vention, with the privilege of participat? ing in the debates. On motion, the convention tool: a recess until 5 p. m. kecess. At 6 p. m. precisely, President Ken? nedy was in his seat and called the con? vention to order. Mr. E. B. Murray, of Anderson, offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That all speeches in debate be limited to ten minutes, and thatth? President be instructed to enforce this resolution. Gen. John Bratton submitted the re? port of the State Democratic Committee, which was read, as follows: To the State Democratic Convention: On retiring from the position as your Execu:ive Committee, we deem it du 2 you and incumbent upon ourselves that we say a few words before doing so. Appointed at the commencement of the memorable campaign of 187G, we had difficulties to encounter and obstacles to surmount which taxed to their utmost our patience, judgment and patriotism. It is not becoming in us to say how ou: duties nave beeu discharged. We can truly declare that our sole aim has beer, to do the very best we could at all timei: for tho party. And now, at the begin? ning of another campaign, wc turn il. over to our successors in a healthful con? dition. It is a unit throughout the State determined in its resolution and active in its zeal. Accessions are swelling our ranks, and we are confident that with energy, prudence and good manage? ment the close of the present campaign will find us with a largely in? creased majority. There is no disposi? tion towards independent candidacy, nor are there any such local jealousies or personal differences in any of the coun? ties of the State as to impair its efficiency. We have always urged harmony, unity, organization and strict discipline; and wc can confidently affirm that an obser? vance of these prerequisites will carry the party to a triumphant victory on the ! 5th of November. There is no provision in the constitu? tion adopted by the last convention for ca'ling Congressional and Judicial Con? vention to nominate members of Con? gress and Solicitors of Circuits, and we suggest that you authoritatively endorse the present practice of calling such con? ventions, or provide some other system which ?n your judgment may be most expedient. There is another matter we desire to call your attention to. After disbursing all of the campaign funds in our hands there remains a deficit of $271.56, due to various parties as per accompanying statement of Treasurer, which we 11.sk your body to instruct our successors to provide for, as we leave no funds to meet this indebtedness. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. D. Kennedy, Chairman. Columbia, S. C, August I, 1878. The report was received as informa? tion. The President then called the atten? tion of the convention to the recommen? dation of the committee regarding Con? gressional and Judicial Conventions and the deficit in expenses. Mr. G. D. Tillman, of Edgefield, sub? mitted the following plan for Congres? sional and Judicial Conventions, as an amendment to the constitution of the Democratic party of this State. The amendment was taken up and acted on by sections, amended and adop? ted as follows: 1. Representation in Judicial and Con? gressional Conventions shall be on the same busis as in State Conventions. 2. A majority of delegates shall be present at a convention to constitute a quorum for nominating a candidate either fo:- Congress or Solicitor. 3. The delegation of each county in a Congressional or Judicial Convention shall have power to fill any vacancy in the delegation. 4. In every convention to nominate a candidate fjr Congress or for the office of Solicitor, a majority of the votes shall be taken rivu voce and recorded, unless there is but one candidate, in which event the vole may be taken by acclamation. 5. As soon as a Congressional or Judi? cial Convention has nominated the party candidate for Congress or Solicitor, it shall adjourn sine sue; and whenever a candidate to fill an uncxpired term of cither office has to be nominated, it shall bo done by a new convention of dele- j gates, fresh from the people. 6. The Executive Committee of each Congressinnal District or Judicial Circuit shall consist of the several county chair? men of the respective counties compos? ing such district or circuit, which com? mittee shall elect its own chairman, sec? retary and treasurer, who shall continue in office for two years in a district and four years in a circuit respectively, or until their successors shall have been elected. It shall require the consent of a majority of the whole Executive Com? mittee in any district or circuit to call a nominating convention. 7. The Executive Committee of each district or circuit shall be specially charged in its discretion, except as here? in provided and subject to the State plat? form as well as under the supervision of the State Executive Committee, with the conduct of every election for Congress? ional Representative or Solicitor in such district or circuit, and said committee shall meet at the call of the chairman or of any three members at such times and places as he or they may appoint. 8. That each Congressional Conven? tion shall meet within its Congressional District and each Judical Convention shall meet within its circuit. The sections were then adopted as an additional article to the constitution of the Democratic party of this State. On motion of Mr. John Ii. Moore, of Anderson, the convention instructed the new State Democratic Executive Com? mittee to provide for the deficit referred to in the report of the outgoing com? mittee. Mr. J. L. Manning, of Clarendon, sub? mitted the report of the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, as follows: The Democratic party of South Caro? lina, in convention assembled, announces the following as its platform of prin? ciples: \Ve reiterate our acceptance, ill perfect good faith, of the thirteenth, fourteenth aud fifteenth amendments to the Federal constitution. Accepting and standing upon them, we turn from tbe settled and final past to the great living and momen? tous issues of the present and the future. We reaffirm the platform of principles announced by the National Democratic party assembled at St. Louis, and in ac? cordance with tbe declaration of that platform and the utterances and acts of our distinguished leader, Wade Hamp? ton, we call upon all of our fellow-citi? zens, irrespective of race, color, or pre? vious condition, to unite with ua in con? tinuing tho work of reform and redemp? tion inaugurated by the Democratic par? ty of South Carolina, for it is evident that substantial and lasting reform is im? possible within the ranks of the Repub? lican party of this State. We have charged and convicted the Republican party with arraying race against race, creating disturbances and fomenting difficulties; with prostituting the elective franchise, tampering with tbe ballot box and holding unfair and fraudulent elections ; with having accu? mulated an enormous debt, mismanaged the finances and injured the credit of the State; with levying exorbitant taxes and squandering them when collected, thus wringing from the toil and livelihood of the honest poor man of the State a large per centum of his hard earnings, without giviue, in return, any compensation therefor, and hopelessly involving in debt a majority of the counties of the State. Its management of our penal and char? itable institutions was a shame and a dis? grace. We charge its legislation as demoral? izing, partisan and disgraceful; and the venality and corruption which character? ized every branch of the government, executive, legislative and judicial, as having no parallel in tbe history of na? tions. It created a multiplicity of unneces? sary and useless office1*, complicated in their system and unnecessarily expen? sive, and can never purify itself, give good and impartial government, or by its moral force and character exercise, in its full sovereignty, the law of the land. We do not charge this condition of things, which every patriot must deeply deplore, upon the masses of the party, but upon their leaders, who made such fatal use of their confidence and trust; for it is our firm conviction that all tbe good people of the State, of both races, desiro peace and prosperity. We, therefore, call upon all of our fel? low-citizens, irrespective of race or past party affiliation, to join with us in pre? serving the good name of our State, and in maintaining her dignity und character among the commonwealths of this great country. We discountenance all disturbance of the peace of the State, and denounce all instigators and promoters thereof, and earnestly call upon all of our fellow-citi? zens, irrespective of party lines, to exer? cise forbearance and cultivate good will. And if the government of the State is con? tinued in our control, we pledge ourselves to protect the persons, rights and property of all its people, and to speedily bring to summary justice any who dare violate them. We desire a fair, peaceable election, appealing to the reason and not the pas? sion of tbe people, and have guaranteed by law a fair election and a fair count. We call upon all of the patriot sons of Carolina to join us. Our object is continued reform, re? trenchment and relief, that by honesty and economy we may still further reduce the taxes and lighten the burdens of the peo? ple, giving, at the samo time, absolute se? curity to the rights and property of all. Upon these paramount issues we cor? dially invite the co-operation of every Democrat and Republican who is earnest and willing to unite with us in this great work. Mr. J. H. Kinsler, of Richland, moved that so much of the report as relates to the platform be adopted as a whole, which was agreed to. On motion of Mr. M. W. Gary, of Edgefield, the remainder of the report of the committee was taken up seriatim. The resolution of Mr. Buist in relation to the unity of tbe Democratic party was adopted. The resolution of Mr. Aiken relative to immigration was laid on the table, and the following adopted: Resolved, That lor the development of our growth as a people, and of our re? sources as a State, a bureau of immigra? tion and agriculture should bo estab? lished, having for its object the encour? agement of, and holding out induce? ments to the honest and industrious emi? grants from other countries to settle amongst us, and designed to stimulate an increased and improved production of whatevermay be grown upon our soil; and we recommend to the General As? sembly tho speedy enactment of such laws as will found such a bureau upon a permanent and practical basis, and pro? vide for its ready and active operation to the attainment of this desirable end. In reference to the resolution of Mr. Tracy, the recommendation of the com? mittee was adopted, as follows : While we approve of the principles contained in the resolution of Mr. Tracy, of Colleton, in relation to the legislation in this State, yet we recom? mend no actiou thereon, for the reason that the same princliples are fully an? nounced in the platform of 1876", and again reiterated in the platform herewith reported. The committee recommended that the resolution of Mr. Woodward be laid on the table. Adopted. The resolutions of Mr. Tillman rela? tive to calling a constitutional conven? tion were recommended by the commit? tee to be laid on the table. Mr. Tillman spoke in behalf of his resolutions, and said that Radicalism came into power in this State with a constitutional convention, and framed for us a constitution which was the work of carpet-baggers, scalawags and sol? diers, under which they have ruled aud ruined US for the last ten years. He did not wish to mince matters, and said the platform. was too long. Platform* did not carry elections. Georgia redeemed herself in 1870 with a platform about an inch and a half long, and Georgia is to? day more respected at Washington and the North than any other Southern State. While North Carolina was en? deavoring to redeem herself through the influence of Young Men's Christian As? sociations the people of Georgia pro? claimed it from the houso tons that Geor? gia was their country and they intended to rule it. Let us follow the example of our friends across the Savannah, profit by their party organization, and adopt a" plan for fixing the Democratic party firmly in power in this State The recommendation of the committee was adopted and Mr. Tillman's resolu? tions laid on the table. On the question of tabliug Mr. Aikeil's resolutions, Mr. Aiken said he thought this convention should give some expres? sion to its views as to the war claims, as these claims would bear as important a place in the nest Presidential campaign is the bloody shirt did in the last. Men til over this State, and right here in Columbia, are clamoring to (Jongresi for payment for property destroyed during Sherman's march through this State, anil swearing that they resided in the State during the whole wnr, never did aid or eounteiTi'.oee the Confederacy, and re* inaincd loyal lU '.he Federal government during all that lime. AbcH't454of these claims have been sent to Congress, and already arc the Northern and Western States adopting planks in their platforms touching these Southern, war claims. These claims are mainly in the hands of Northern persons, yet it is charged that they are being urged by Southern men. This convention should adopt some measure condemnatory of these South? ern war claims. Mr. T. C. Gasten, of Chester, favored the adapt!e*j uf Mr. Aiken's resolutions. Mr. G. D. Til I man', cf Ftlgnticld, also fav .red the adoption of Mr. /riken's resolutions. Mr. J. H. Evins, of Spartanbtirg, said he did not attach the importance to the resolutions evinced by others, as Con? gress had passed a resolution to refer all these claims to a court of claims. What the Republicans are harping on is that the Southerners loyal to the Confederacy will have their war churn's paid w soon as the Democrats get possession of the na? tional government, and not the claims of Southern loyalists. Mr. T. H. Cookc, of Greenville, moved that the recommendation of the commit? tee be laid on the table. A division was called for, when Mr. Cooke's motion was adopted. Mr. Cooke then moved the adoption of Mr. Aiken'a resolutions, which was agreed to after striking out the last reso? lution. Mr. E. 13. Murray, of Anderson, moved to strike out the preinable to the resolu? tions. Adopted. On motion of Mr. James Callison, of Edgefteld, the resolutions were then laid on tiie table. The committee recommended the adoption of the following substitute for Mr. M. P. O'Connor's resolution relative ?to the excise laws: Resolved, That this convention views with the deepest concern the troubles, which have arisen iu the upper portion of the State in the enforcement of the excise laws of the United States, relating to illicit distilling of whisky, and is ex? tremely solicitous that this subject should be fairly considered by Congress, and some law devised in amendment of, or supplementary to, the present system that will remove the existing causes of irritation, alleviate the present troubles of our people, insure obedience by vir? tue of a recognition of the justice of the laws, and restore peace and quiet where discontent now reigns. And as prelimi? nary to a change of these laws, we in? voke his Excellency R. 13. Hayes, Presi? dent of the United States, to extend am? nesty 'into all persons in this State who have violated them. Resolved, That this convention coin-1 mends with entire approbation the course which lias been pursued in the late session of Congress by our distin? guished United States Senator Hon. M. C. Butler, as well as by his Democratic colleagues, the Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken and Hon. J. H. Evins in the House of Representatives, and the State now calls upon them in their respective spheres of duty to exert their influence and ability to effect the desired modification of the excise laws, and secure for our people the relief which is so much needed and sought for. Mr. A. C. Garlington, of Greenville, said he did not think the convention was called upon to endorse the action of the Senator and Representatives in Congress, as that was a matter between them and their constituencies. He favored au en? dorsement of their course on the excise laws, but he nor the convention were prepared to endorse their whole course in Congress. Mr. O'Connor said the scope and in? tont of the resolutions were plain, and he did not think they admitted of contrac? tion. The recommendation of the committee was adopted. The report of the committee as a whole, as amended, was adopted. Mr. A. C. Garlington, of Greenville, offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted, amid loud ap? plause and booming of cannon : Resolved, That this convention, having full confidence in the ability, honesty and fidelity of His Excellency Governor Wade Hampton, Licuteuant Governor W. D. Simpson, Attorney General Le Roy P. Youmans, Secretary of State R. M. Sims, Comptroller General Johnson Hagood, State Treasurer S. L. Leaphart, State Superintendant of Education H.S. Thompson and Adjutant and Inspector General E. W. Moise, in their adminis? tration of the different departments of the government, docs hereby renomiuate his Excellency aud said State officers as candidates for their respective offices in the approaching election, aud recom? mend them to the people of South Caro? lina for their hearty and undivided sup? port. Mr. J. A. Law, of Darlington, moved that Governor Hampton and the other nominees be notified of their nomination. Adopted. The President appointed Messrs. J. A. Law, G. L. Buist and J. L. Manning a committee for that purpose. After a brief interval, the committee returned, escorting Governor Hampton, General Hagood, Captain Thompson, Colonel Youmans, Colonel Sims and General Moise. The President then introduced as the invincible nominee of the Democratic party for Governor of South Carolina, his Excellency Wade Hampton. After the loud and long applause had subsided, Governor Hampton said: Mb. Chairman and Gextlemei of | the Convention : I would be wanting I in all proper sensibility if I did not re cognize the unexampled unanimity with which you have done me the honor to cull me to be your standard-bearer again. It is true that you did not call me now as I you did two years ago, when all over our I dear old State even the boldest scarcely j dared to hope, when we were making a ! tight almost as a protest to save the civil? ization of our country. You have not done that, but you have done what is more grateful to us. By your renomiua tion of us you have said that as repre? sentatives of South Carolina you come back, and iu the name of the people you represent, you say "well done." You comeback and endorse the pledges that were made in the last canvass. You come back the invincible Democracy of the State, not only to endorse what wc have done, but to give assurance that we i are going to win another victory, grander iu scope than the one vre achieved in 187G. 1 will not say to you, gentlemen, any? thing that will lull you into false security. Many of you hero were members of the Legislature, and you may remember that at the last session, in appearing here, I said to you I believed that tue- ! Republicaus would not nominato a State ticket, but would devote their whole labor to the accomplishment of one thing, and that is to carry the Legisla? ture. I have not changed my opinion on that point, aud from some points of view, 1 almost regret that a ticket will not lie offered by them in opposition to the State officers. But 1 say here, whether there shall be opposition or nut, I pledge myself to devote my liuie and energy and ability to assist in carrying the Legislature of South Carolina. I say here to the representatives from all i parts of the State that iu whatever j means I can assist you, if you will only ! call upon me, I will respond promptly'; even more promptly than iu the hist campaign; because, as you all know it is much more important that wo should have a good Legislature than a Demo? cratic Governor. I trust that you will go back and work from now until the election closes, that we may carry the Legislature, nrjrl that wc may carry our Congressional e|ec. tions. Gentlemen, I thank you heartily and cordially for the compliment rou have paid me. I can make no pledges. I can only refer you to the pledges I have made in the past, and to the way in which I hare fulfilled them. I trust that in November next 1 shall have the op? portunity of greeting you upon having achieved a victory as* grand as that of 1876. Governor Hampton Was frequently ap? plauded, and retired amid hearty cheers. The President introduced Hon. L. F. Yoiimans, the nominee for Attorney Gen? eral, who, in a brief but eloquent ad? dress, in the course of which he paid a glowing tribute to his immediate prede? cessor, General James Conner, returned Iii? thanks to the convention for the honor conferred upon him. He gave soitfe wholesome advice as to the proper cotffae to be pursued by the Democratic party of the State. The President then introduced Hon. Johnson Hagood. General Hagood returned his thanks for the honor conferred on him in his renominatiou, and pledged his best efforts for the election of the Democratic ticket. The President introduced Hon. E. W. Jloiae, who recurred to his first nomina? tion, capitulated a few of the arduous duties discharged in his office, aud showed what has to be done in the future. He returned his thanks to the convention for the honor conferred upon him in his renominatinn. Tbe President introduced Hon. It. 31. Sims, who, in a brief manner, returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him in his renomination for Secretary of State. The President next introduced Hon. H. S. Thompson, who briefly referred to his election in 1876 and the duties con? nected with his office, and thanked the convention for his renomination. The President said the modesty of the State Treasurer was equal to his merit, as he was not present. On motion, the convention took a re? cess for one hour. RECESS. After a recess of an hour the conven? tion was again called to order by Presi? dent Kennedy, who directed the atten? tion of the body to article 9 of the con? stitution, providing for the election of a State Executive Committee. Considerable discussion ensued as to the method of raising the committee, when .Mr. Shepard, of Edge-field, moved that a recess of fifteen ennutes be taken for the purpose or selecting three per? sons from each Congressional District to serve on said committee. The motion was adopted, and after a short recess the various delegations made their reports, with the following result: First District?J. M. Johnson, of Ma? rion ; \V. C. Coker, of Darlington; J. J. Daragan, of Somter. Second District?F. W. Dawson, of Charleston ; J. F. Tzlar, of Orangeburg; J. F. Rhame, of Clarendon. Third District?S. McGowan, of Ab? beville; John E. Bacon, of Richlaud ; James N. Eipscomb, of dewberry. Fourta District?John D.Kennedy, of Cimden ; T. Stobo Farrow, of Spartan burg ; William Monroe, of Union. Fifth District?John C. Shcppard, of Edgefield ; L. W. Youmans, of Barnwell; William Elliott, of Beaufort. Mr. Gaston moved that article <5 of the constitution be amended so as to read as follows: "One delegate for every club of twenty-five enrolled members. Mr. Callison moved to lay the motion on the table, which was adopted. Mr. Henderson moved that Judge T. J. Mackey be invited to address the con? vention while a collection was being taken up to defray the expenses of the session. The motion was adopted and Mr. H. Appointed a committee of one to escort the Judge to the stand. After thanking the convention for the compliment,, he said he would not pull from his pocket ninety pages of manu? script with which to entertain them, but he fully sustained his well-known repu? tation for elaborateness nevertheless. He made a capital address, which was frequently applauded. We regret that the pressure on our columns will not permit even a synopsis this morning, but we will give it as soon as space per? mits. Mr. Sheppard moved that the conven? tion resolve itself into committee of the whole, which was adopted, when S. W. Maurice, First Vice President, took the chair. Mr. Shcppard offered a resolution that the thanks of this convention are due and are hereby tendered to General John 1). Kennedy for the dignified, efficient and able manner in which he has pre? sided over this body. The resolution, after being amended so as to include Secretaries D. S.Hen? derson and E. B. Murray for the worthy manner in which they had discharged their duties, was adopted. The committee then arose and reported progress. General Kennedy, on resuming the chair, ngain returned his thanks for the honor which had been conferred upon him, and in a short speech gave some excellent advice and encouragement to the convention, bidding them to hope f, r much in the future. Colonel Evins then moved that the convention adjourn ?mm die, and at pre? cisely 11 P. M. the President's gavel fell, and the most harmonious convention which has assembled in this city for many years was adjourned. THE GREAT AMERICAN FRUIT DRYER. One of the Greatest Inventions of the age for the economy of LA BOH AND PROFITS To Fruit Growers and formers. From Fifteen to Twenty Bushels of Fruit can be dried in ouo day. On exldbition and for sale l?j C. A. REED, Agent, ami JOHN B. PEOPLES. Aug S, 1*78 A NOTICE. PURSUANT to an Act of the General Assembly, notice is hereby given that the Hoard of County Commissioners will hold its annual meeting on tho first Tues? day alter the first Monday of September. 1878. All persons holding bills, accounts or demand.- of any kind ngiiiiisl the Conn* ly which have not already been presented, are required to deposit the same with the Clerk tin or before the first day of Septem? ber. J. L. TRIBBLE, t'lerk Co. Commissioners. An; list S, Ls;,s 1 1 Cotton Gin for Sale. A CAPITAL GfN fJJO Saw) BROWN MAKE. New saws put in last season. Brush wheel sound. Will be sold r-?ry low.. a. h. osborne: Augustft, 187? 4_ 4_ $20 Reward! Iwill give the above reward for the deliv? ery, or information that will lend to the recovery of Win. Johnson, freed man, a Georgia convict, lately escaped. He is of medium size, about fl feet 10 inches liigb, weight about l.r>0 lbs., bus a pleasant coun? tenance, quick spoken, and a little inclined to stutter or stammer, nearly black, thin moustache, a scar on bis forehead shoot 1} inches long, higb forehead, has scars on his back between shoulder blades, and conspic? uous scars on the calf of his legs', caused from the shackles. Escaped while at work on the Elbertou & Tocooa Railroad. HENRY J. HILL. _j^gilst^L187S 4 _1*_ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson Uocntv. Bjf \V. W. Humphrey*, Judyc of Probate^ WHEREAS, Mrs. Frances S. Riley has applied to mo to grant her Letters of Ad? ministration, on the Personal Estate and! effects of Rev. Nathaniel Gaines, deceased.. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Nathaniel Gaines, deceased, that they be and appear before me in- tlse- CooTt of Probate, to be held at Anderson' C. H, on Tuesday. '27th day of August, 1878, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the lore noon, to uhow causa, if any they heve, why the suid Administration should not be granted, (liven under my hand, this Stl* day of August, 187?. W. \V. HUMPHREYS, J. F.. Aug 8L1878 _4_2_ s T?TE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, j Anderson County.. By H". IT. Humphrey?, Judge of Probate.. WHEREAS, L. M. Hall has applied to me to grant him letters of adminis? tration on the Personal Estate and effect* of Lemuel Hall, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of Um said Lemuel Hall, deceased, to be and appear before me in Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on Tuesday, 27th day August, 1878. after pub? lication hereol, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 5th day of August, 1878. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Aug 8. 187_8_ _4__ :!*_ SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson Comm. BY virtue of various executions to me directed I will expose to sale on the First Monday in September next, It 78, at Anderson Court House, S. C, the following, property, to wit: LOT NO. 1, or home place, containing; sixteen (16) acres, more or less, boundsd by lands of W. K. Simpson, S. S. Cherry and: others. LOT NO. 2, containing one-fourth of an acre, more or less, upon which then is a. Store-house and other buildings, and boun? ded by John Cherry and others. The above lots of land are lying i'i the village of Pendleton, in Anderson Co inty, and levied ujx>n as the property of C.irver Randall in favor of Thomas IHckson and others against Carver Randall, out of which the Defendant is entitled to his homestead, which will be appraised and set otf to him before the day of sale, and plats of the re? mainder will be exhibited on day of si.lc. Terms of sale Cash. Purchaser to pay I extra for papers. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. August 8,_1878 _ 4 _4 THE OITLY "ONE-STUDY" FEMALE COLLEGE IN THE SOUTH! THE FALL SES8IOK of tu k Williamston Female College Williamalton, S. C, I WlLL open on MONDAY, AUGUST 5th, under better auspice*, and with lower rates than ever before. Hoard, 20 weeks, ^M.OO; Regular Tuition, $10.00 to $20.00; Music Lessons. $20.01. I will come up from BrnncliviHo Satur? day, August 3, to escort oupils to William? ston. For a new Catalogue, address REV. S. LANDER, President. July 4. 1878_ __9^ !y Town Election Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that an Elec? tion will be held on MONDAY, the 12th day of AUGUST, 1878, from 9 a, m. to 5 p. in., for the purpose of electing a Town Council (Intendant and four War? dens) for the ensuing year. Manages* of Election?D. S. Maxwell, J. G. Cunningham and W. A. Fant. The books for registration of voters will be opened by the Clerk of the Council at the Probate Judge's oflicc on the 8th, 9th and 10th days ol August, 1878, from !l a. m. to G p. in. All persons having demands against the Council will present them immediately tu the Clerk. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Intendant. Tum. C. Lioon, Town Clerk. July 25, 1878_2 3 SUMMER RESORT. (1 Ien House. Horse Cove, North t.'ar ~T olina, situated on the southern slope of the Blue Ridge, 000 feet below the sum? mit, twenty-live miles northeast of Wal? halla, S. O. Splendid scenery, good flailing and hunting, nights cool* Accotnoio dations good. Table supplied with t?e oest' that can be procured. Terms, $1 00 per day, SG.OO per week. References?M. W. Colenian, A. W. Thompson. Seneca; D. Bieman, S. Dcndy, J. C. Mickler, Walhalla ; Jeff. Maxwell and Editor Intelligencer, Anderson. J. It. THOMPSON, Proprietor. August 1, 1?7.8 3 4 Atlanta Medical College, ATLANTA, GA. rPIIE Twenty-First Annual Course of X Lectures will commence Oct. 1Mb, 1878, and close March 4th, 1870. Faculty?J. G. Westmoreland, W. F. Westmoreland, W. A. Love, V. H. Tah'a ferro, John Thad. Johnson, A. W. Calho rn. J. H. Logan, J. T. Hanks; Demonstrator, C. W. Nutting. Scud for announcement,giving full infor? mation. .INO. THAI). JOHNSON*, M.D., July 2."<, 1878 2?2m Dean. Notice to Contractors. ri"1IIE Contract for Repairing Durluiiu's -L Bridge, across Saluda River, will he let on the FIFTEENTH day of AUGUST, 1878 at eleven o'clock, at the Bridge. We reserve the right of rejecting anv or all bids. SAMUEL BROWNE, Commissioner for Anderson. -CAMPBELL. Commissioner for Greenville Aug I, 1878 a