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ANDERSON Plan for Holding' the Primary Election in Anderson County, adopted by the Contra! Executive Committee of the Democratic Party. At a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of tho Democratic party of An? derson County, held on Monday, 11th day of September, the following resolutions were adopted to govern the conduct of the pri? mary election on the 19th of October. The Democratic Clubs will hold the said election in accordance with these resolutions, with? out further instructions. JAMES A. HOYT, County Chairman. Resolved, That a primary election be hold by tho various Democratic Clubs in Ander? son County on Thursday, 19th day of Octo? ber, 1876, for the purpose of nominating candidates for tho following offices, to wit: Pour members of the House of Representa? tives, Clerk of the Court, Probate Judge, Sheriff, School Commissioner, Coroner, and tfireo County Commissioners. Resolved, That no candidate shall be voted for in said primary election, and if voted for, such votes shall not be counted, unless such candidate shall, at the time of the election, be a member of some Democratic Club in Anderson County, and pledge himself to abide tho result of the primary election and support the nominees of the party. Rooked, That only members of the Dem? ocratic Clubs shall be entitled to vote in the primary election; and the Secretary of each Club snail have the roll of his Club at the place of holding the election, and all legal voters, who are not members prior thereto, upon Joining the Clubs on the day of election shall be entitled to vote by signing the Con? stitution of the Club. Rooked, That the candidate or candidates receiving the highest number of votes for any of the offices aforesaid shall be deemed and declared the Democratic nominee or nominees, as the cose may be-, for such offices. Rooked, That, for tho purpose of holding such election, tho various Democratic Clubs shall meet at or near their regular place of meeting on the day aforesaid, and proceed to receive votes for candidates as proposed for the various offices designated. Rtmbed, That the President of each Club shall previously appoint three members, who shall act as managen of the primary election, and who shall keep a poll list of all persons voting. These managers shall be? fore serving qualify before the Presidents of the Clubs to conduct th election fairly and impartially. Resolved, That the polls for the primary electioB shall be kept open from 8 o'clock A. M. until 4 o'clock P. M., when the man? agers shall proceed at once to count the votes and certify the result to the Central Ex? ecutive Committee. Resolved, That ono of tho managers of election at each Club shall be designated by the other managers to bring the poll lLst and certificate of result to deposit with the County Chairman on or before 11 o'clock A. M. on Friday, 20th of October, at which hour tho Central Executive Committee shall meet at Anderson C. H., and proceed to ag? gregate the votes cast at all the polling places for the various candidates. When the votes have been aggregated, the Central Executivo Committee .shall certify and publish the re? sult, and shall declare the candidate or can? didates, as the case may bo, receiving the highest number of votes as the Democratic nominees In Anderson County. Resolvcdf-'^Tha.t, in case any Democratic Club hCjhiTeaficr organized, and shall adopt the Constitution recommended by the State Executive Committee, such Club shall be permitted to appoint managen? and hold an INTELLlttl election under the foregoing resolutions, sending up the result as hereinbefore pre? scribed. Resolved. Tiiat in case any two candidates for the same office shall receive the same and highest number of votes at the primary elec? tion, thee another election shall bo hold on Saturday, 28th of October, to determine which of tho two candidates shall receive the nomination for such office, under tho regulations horeinbefore prescribed: Prom did, That, in case either of the candidates who may tie as aforesaid shall withdraw in favor of his opponent, no second election shall be held. Resolved, That any person, a member of a Democratic Club, who, from sickness, or otherwise, cannot attend the polls, shall have the right to vote by proxy?the vote deposited to bo under seal. APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CAM? PAIGN. Rooms Cen. Ex. Com. Anderson Co., Anderson, S. C. Sept. 25, 1876. At tho regular meeting of the Central Ex? ecutive Committee of tho Democratic party for Anderson County, held this day, it was detorm ined to arrange a scries of meotings for tho various Democratic Clubs, in conformity with the regular meetings so fkr as possible, and to appoint speakers to address the citi? zens generally at the times specified. It is especially intended and desired that tho Democratic Clubs shall sec uro a large at? tendance of colored voters at thesa meetings, and at the same time procure full represen? tation of the membership. Tho following list of appointments will bo observed: second saturday in octodsb. Pendleton, at 7 o'clock p. m. Speakers? W. D. Wilkes and A. J. Watt. Belton, at 2 p. m. Speakers?James L. Orr and E. M. Rucker. Honea Path, at 2 p. m. Speakers?James A. Hoyt, H. I. Epting and T. H. Russell. Broadaway, at 2 p. m. Speakers?R. W. Simpson and Larkin Newton. Flat Rock, at 2 p. m. Speakers?B. F. Whitner and W. W. Russell. 8avannah, at 2 p. m. Speakers?John B. Moore and W. S. Pickens; Garvin, at 10 a m. Speakers?W. C. Brown and F. E. Harrison. Hopowell, at 2 p. m. Speakers?J. "W: Daniels, H. R. Vandiver and J. L. Tribble. Fork, at 10 a. m. Speakers?E. B. Murray and L. E. Campbell. third 8at?bday in october. Williamstfrn, at 10 o'clock a. m. Speakers ?James L. Orr, R. W. Simpson and A. J. Watt. Sandy Springs, at 2 p. m. Speakers?W. S. Pickens, John B. Moore, H. R. Vandiver and W. D. Evms. Rock Mills, at 2 p. m. Shakers?W. D. Wilkes, E. M. Rucker and E. B. Murray. Dark Corner, at 11 a. m. Speakers?James A. Hoyt, Larkin Newton and W. C. Brown. consolidated meetings. In addition to the foregoing appointments, the Executive Committee havo arranged the following soriew of consolidated meetings for the closing week of the campaign: At Townvillc, on Tuesday, 31st of October, embracing the Fork Clubs and Oconee Coun? ty. ?Speakers?E. M. Ruckor, J. W. Living? ston, James A. Hoyt, James L. Orr, W. S. Pickens and G. W. M?ret. At Craytonville, on Tuesday, Jllst of Octo? ber, embracing tho Boadaway, Honea Path, Martin aud Belton Clubs. Speakers?W. C. Brown, John B. Mooro, K. B. Murray, J. W. Norris and R. W. Simpson. At Williford's Store, on Wednesday, 1st day of November, embracing Ccntreville, Savannah and Rock Mill Club*. Speakers ?T. II. Russell, W. C. Brown, R. W Simp? son, II. R. Vandiver and James A. Hoyt. At Pisgah, on Wednesday, 1st day of No? vember, embracing Williamston, Brushy Creek, Slabtown and Hopowell Clubs.? Speakers?John B. Moore, E. B. Murruv, Jamc-s L. Orr? W. D. Wilkes and W. S. Pickens. At Pendleton, on Thursday, 2nd of No? vember, embracing Pondletou. Sandy Springs, Garvin and Hunter's Spring Clubs. Speakers?James A. Hoyt, James L. Orr, ENCER-SUI H. I. Epting and T. H. Russell. At Gabriel McGee's, on Thursday, 2nd of November, embracing the Dark" Corner, Hall and Flat Rock Clubs. Speakers?W. W. Russell, E. B. Murray, W. D. Wilkcs, R. W. Simpson, W. S. Pickehs and John B. Moore. " 1 The above meetings will take place at 10 o'clook a. m., and in designating the consol? idated meetingH, the Executivo Committee depends upon the Clubs named in each locali ty to make all necessary arrangements, and for them to determine whether or not a barbecue shall be given. Tins object of these meetingB is to instruct the peoplo, white and colored, and to in? crease the strength of tho Democracy in Anderson County to tho utmost extent, securing increased vigilance, activity and energy among all its advocates as the day of election approaches. Let all unite in a hearty co-operation for the attainment of this end. JAMES A. HOYT, County Chairman. ANOTHEB DEMOCRATIC CLUB. The citizens of the upper port of the Fork Township organized a now Democratic Club at G. W. Maret's, on Saturday, 30th of Sep? tember, composed mainly of members of the original Club, whoso location mado it incon? venient to attend tho meetings at Farmer's Store. Tho Club organized with fifty-nix names on the list and olectod the following officers: P. S. Mahafiby, Presldont; W. H. Boleman, Vice-President; J. R. Meredith, Secretary; Wm. Pullen, Treasurer. Messrs. G. W. Maret, J. M. Kidd. J. P. Simmons, T. S. Daliymplo, J. K. Boleman, and John Parks, colored, were appointed a canvassing committee to secure additional members. The following resolutions were unanimous? ly adopted: 1st. Wo obligate and bind ourselves to vote for no man for county or State officers only those that receive a majority of the votes at the primary election. 2nd. We Dind ourselves to support the straightout Democrat h: ticket for State offi? cers. 3rd. Wo bind ourselves to support Tilden and Hendricks for President and Vice Presi? dent of tho United States. 4th. We bind ourselves to support no man for office on the Independent tickot, 5th. We obligate ourselves to use our in? fluence to get honest men in office, that we may reform our government. 6th. Wo cordially invite all true men of all races and colors to unite with us to get honoKt men in office. 7th. We accent in good faith the thir? teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to tho Constitution of tho United States. This Club again on Saturday last, 7th of October, and received several accessions to its membership. Among other business transacted, G. W. Maret, Esq., was appointed a member of theContral Executivo Commit? tee, and Messrs. G. W. Maret, J. R. Meredith and John Hcmbre? wcro appointed as man? agers to conduct tho primary election. The Club agreed to meet again on Tues? day, 17th, of October, at 10 o'clock a. m., when an address will be delivered by Dr. W. C. Brown, and the colored people axe especially invited to attend. Tho Club'ntarts oil vigorouwly, and although tho time for work in this campaign Is limited, we expect to hear that its members have acquitted themselves with credit on the day of elec? tion. Tho formers of our country have tho powor to carry this election for tho Demo? crats by resolving as one man to rent no land? for another year to Republicans; and not employing any man who is a Republi? can. Every man in a town should also do thfc, and merchants should not give credit to any Republican. Our people should trade with and employ Democrats, and Re? publicanism would soon [day out despite proclamations, troops, Ac. 'PLEMENT. LiLDY WASHINGTON TEA PARTY. We are in receipt of a courteous invitation from the ladies of Greenville to attend tho Lady Washington Tea Party, which is to be given by them on Tuesday evening, Oct? 17th. The proceeds of the entertainment aro to bo devoted to the completion of tho Confederate Monument, and the managet ruent is under the direction of ladies whose patriotic, efforts have been largely instru? mental In furthering the memorial shaft since Its inception. Ii will doubtles prove a brilliant affair, as extensive preparations are making to render the occasion worthy of the cause In which tho ladies are enlisted. Tho thirteen booths will represent the orig? inal States, with tho mottoes, emblems and productions of each suitably displayed, and, theso booths will bo presided over by ladies'' of unsurpased beauty and attractions, whose costumes will awak en memories of tho Rev? olution, when powdered hair and court trains were worn by maid and matron. A number" of gentlomen will appear In the eostume of colonial times, with knee btceches and pow dored wigs. This entertainment occurs during the Greenville County Pair, and many of our people will likoly visit the mountain city during next week, and tho ladies are desirous of seeing their Anderson neighbors present at tho entertainment. Tho usual reduction in railroad fare will bo made, which will be another inducement. We wish our Greenville friends abundant success in this project to raise '.funds for so. praiseworthy an object. A Day op Fastiso and Pbaykb.?Th* State .'Democratic ExecutiYO Committee has Issued the annexed circular, requesting that the 20th inst. bo set apart as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer: Rooms 8tate Dem. Ex. Committke, Columbia, 8. C, Oct. 4, 18715. Several commnnications havo been re? ceived by this committee from different quarters of tho State asking that, at an early date, a day be fixed, and that all citizens be Invited to dedicate that day to fasting, hu? miliation and prayer. The committee hot no official authority to make such a call, and reels that under ordinary circumstances Its propriety as relating to the triumph of a party in a political contest might be ques? tioned. Bui; tho present is no party conte.it, nor do we strive for personal gain or office or honor. Either wears laboring for the moral and material advantage of thu whole people or our protestations are oil false. This being our firm conviction, wo venture to bring our case before the Tribunal of Al? mighty Justice and.invoke divine aid In behalf d? otr.r afflicted State and its people; therefore, our fellow-citizens aro earnestly and respectfully invited to set apart Thurs? day, the 26th day of tho present month, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer. It is requested that all places of business be closed ana labor suspended, that all may assemble at tho several places of divine worship; and tho ministers of the gospel are solicited to open the churches for service on that day and lead us in the prayer unto Almighty God that justice, peace and prosperity, mercy and truth, with followship and good feeling to all men may come back and prevail among our long suffering aud much did* turbea people. In reverence and with humility. A. C. Haskell, Chairman State Democratic Ex. Com. Tho Lebanon Guards organized about two weeks ago, with the following officers: Witt Burriss, jr.. Captain; Wm. Harper, First Lieutenant; W. B. Qualles, Second Lieuten? ant; W.J.Robins, Third Lieutenant; Wm?. Wilson, Orderly Sergeant; Dr. John Duck? worth, Surgeon. Eight or ten colored men are expected to join this Club at Its next meeting. The citizens-of our Town will do well to remember that tL- jow law Is now in force, and unless their stock is prevented from {lining at large they will be liable to bo im? pounded by tho town authorities.