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3. We maintain that to the States belongs the question of negro suffrage. And further, believing an affirmative declaration on this subject expedient and essential to party vitality, and a move in the direction of justice and fair dealing, we deem it becoming and right now to say what, in our sovereignty, we would be willing to concede to the colored element. And further, the negro element in our midst, being a large one, we deem it statesmanship not to ig

nore it.

4. We appreciate, as fully as any, the dignity and claims of the white race, and contend that their political control of this State, and the country at large, is a right which must never be given up. This must be, and shall be par excellence, a white man's gov

ernment.

5. But, at the same time, confident and strong in the knowledge of the white man's power, influence, and resolve, we hold it magnanimous, just, and right, to give the colored man a fair showing, and to set a premium upon industry, intelligence, and worth, whenever these elements are found in him. We would extend no consideration to the black man's Radical advisers from the North, nor to his renegade adherents South; but, as respects the great mass of colored people themselves, in consideration of their own inexperience, and the influences to which they have been subjected, we are disposed to indulge them yet longer.

Another convention was held on the 9th of June for the purpose of sending delegates_to the National Convention at New York, and a committee was appointed to confer with the Executive Committee of the former convention. A harmonious meeting was held, which resulted in the proposition that the present convention appoint an Executive Committee of its own, and that the two be united at an early day. This was unanimously agreed to, and the only platform adopted was embraced in the following resolutions, which constituted a supplemental report of the commit

tee of conference:

Resolved, That the Democratic party of this State duly appreciates and accepts the invitation from the Executive Committee of the Democratic party of the United States, to send delegates to the general convention to be held in New York, on the 4th day of July next, to nominate candidates for the presidency and vice-presidency of the United States; but, inasmuch as the military despotism under which South Carolina labors will render it impossible for the white race to cast the vote of the State, at the next presidential election, it is recommended to the delegates appointed from this State to ask the counsel of their brethren from other States as to the propriety of their voting in the convention, and to govern themselves accordingly.

Resolved, That having entire confidence in the principles and patriotism of the Democratic party, and believing and trusting to their assurances that they will, if triumphant, restore and maintain at the South, as they have done in the North, in the East, and in the West, the supremacy and government of the white race-a white man's government-leaving to the States themselves to regulate their suffrage laws; and, also, that they will expunge the usurpations and the fraudulent governments created by the military power, under what are called the reconstruction laws, and thereby restore to the Union the Southern States, such as they were before the enactment of said laws-we hereby pledge ourselves to the support of the candidates of that party for President and Vice-President of the United States, to be nominated at the coming convention in the city of New York, the 4th day of July next.

Still another Democratic Convention was held on the 6th and 7th of August, at Columbia, for the purpose of nominating presidential electors. Speeches were made by General Wade Hampton and other prominent Conservatives, and resolutions were adopted declaring:

1. We adopt the declaration of principles of the national Democratic party, and indorse the nominations of Seymour and Blair.

2. While entering a protest against the reconstruction acts, we rely confidently on constitutional agencies and peaceful instrumentalities to bring us the peace we seek and the reforms we need.

3. We invite all to unite with the Democracy in the effort to save free institutions and secure a genuine restoration to the Union, and put the republic on a career of honor, peace, and prosperity.

4. That President Johnson, for resisting the aggression of Congress, is entitled to the gratitude of the people.

5. Our acknowledgments are due to the citizens, soldiers, and sailors of the North who, amid the storm of Radical passions, have raised their voice in behalf of an insulted and outraged section.

6. The State Central Committee is authorized to fill vacancies resulting from the death or resignation of presidential electors; also, to take such steps as may be necessary to insure a Democratic success.

An address was soon after issued by the Executive Committee of the party to the colored citizens of the State, in which they attempted to show that the Southern Democrats are the real friends of the colored men, and reproach the latter for numerous disorders which they were led into by political excitement.

The negroes made a reply to this address, in which they assume to prove, from the past record of the Democratic party, that it had not shown itself a friend to the colored man, and deny that they have any disposition to excite disorders, or indulge in violence. During the heat of the campaign some disturbances occurred, and, on the 31st of August, Governor Scott issued a proclamation, in which he stated that information had reached him of armed and disciplined organizations, formed for political purposes, in the interest, as he intimated, of the Democratic party. This was, however, denied by the Democratic Committee, who further declared that "in the future, as heretofore, this party proposes to be a party of peace, of law, and order, and confidently relies upon peaceful instrumentality, and the ballot, to accomplish political reform, which the interests of the State and country demand." The negroes were also accused of arming and drilling companies, and threatening danger to the whites, but no serious outbreak occurred. One result of these excitements, however, was the enactment of a law by the Legislature "for the suppression of insurrection and rebellion." This gave the Governor authority to call out the militia for this purpose, and to seize and control railroads and telegraphs, as a part of the military establishment.

Several assassinations occurred during the fall, prompted, as is supposed, by political motives, the most notable of which were those

of James Martin and B. F. Randolph, both members of the General Assembly.

At the presidential election in November, 107,538 votes were cast, of which 62,301 were given in favor of the election of General Grant, and 45,237 were for Seymour: Grant's majority, 17,064. There are four congressional districts in the State, three of which sent Republican, and one a Democratic Representative to Washington.

The Legislature met in regular session on the fourth Wednesday in November, and two weeks later adjourned into the month of January, 1869.

The entire bonded debt of South Carolina amounts to $5,407,306.27, consisting of the following items:

Three per cent. stock, payable at the
pleasure of the State

Six per cent. fire loan, payable in 1870.....
Six per cent. stock new State-House
Six per cent. stock and bonds, funded debt
Five per cent. bonds, fire loan.

Six per cent. bonds, Blue Ridge Railroad..
Six per cent. bonds, new State Capitol..

Making a grand total of.....
Interest due on the entire debt July 1, 1868.
Interest due January 1, 1869..

Total interest......

$38,836 60 314,453 89 1,775,000 00 1,282,971 27

484,444 51

1,000,000 00

511,600 00

$5,407,306 27

.$355,204 32
159,214 38
.$514,418 70

The regular report of the financial operations of the State covers the period from the 15th of May to the 15th of November. The expenses of the Government during that time were $409,688.76, while the receipts for the same time, including the funds on hand on May 1st, amounted to $435,373.83. The estimated disbursements of the current year are put at $819,290.51, including interest on the public debt to the amount of $330,692.38.

The reorganization of the public institutions has made a good degree of progress during the past year. The Lunatic Asylum has been in successful operation, and on the 7th of November contained 204 inmates. There is a new penitentiary at Columbia, having 500 cells for male convicts, and 48 for females. On the 15th of January, 1868, there were 187 prisoners in the penitentiary, 158 of which were negroes.

The State has property in railroads as fol

lows:

Shares in Spartanburg and Union Railroad
Company...

250.000 00
42,500 00

Shares in Pendleton Railroad Company.
Shares in Greenville and Columbia Railroad

Company.

Shares in Blue Ridge Railroad Company...
Shares in Columbia and Augusta Railroad
Company.

433,960 00 1,310,000 00

42,200 00

SPAIN, a country in Europe. From January, 1868, until September, the country was under the rule of Queen Isabella II.; in September a successful revolution overthrew the throne of the Queen, and the country was until the close of the year under a provisional government. Queen Isabella II. was born October 10, 1830; succeeded her father on September 29, 1833; was declared of age by decree of the Cortes, November 8, 1843; was married October 10, 1846, to her first cousin, Francisco de Assis, Titular King of Spain, born May 13, 1822, son of the Infante Francisco, brother of King Ferdinand VII. Heir-apparent was Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, born November 28, 1857. The eldest daughter of the Queen, Infanta Isabella, born December 20, 1851, married on May 14, 1868, the Count of Girgenti, brother of the ex-King Francis II. of Naples. The only sister of the Queen, Infanta Louisa, was born January 30, 1832, and married October 10, 1846, to Antoine, Duke of Montpensier, youngest son of the late King Louis Philippe of France. The right of Queen Isabella to the throne has always been contested by the family of her father's brother, Don Carlos (born March 29, 1788; died at Trieste, March 10, 1855). Don Carlos, on May 18, 1845, resigned his claims to the throne in favor of his eldest son, Don Carlos, Count of Montemolin, after whose death, January 13, 1861, the second son of Don Carlos, Don Juan, born May 15, 1822, inherited the claim to the throne. Don Juan, after the revolution of September, 1868, resigned his claims in favor of his eldest son, Don Carlos, Duke of Madrid, born March 30, 1848; married February 4, 1867, to Infanta Margareta, daughter of the late Duke Charles III. of Parma. The act of renunciation is dated Paris, October 3, 1868, and says: "My only ambition being the happiness of the Spaniards-that is to say, the internal pros perity of my beloved country and her prestige abroad-I believe it to be my duty to abdicate, and do hereby abdicate all my rights to the crown of Spain in favor of my son Don Carlos." The attempts made after the expulsion of Queen Isabella from Spain, to effect a fusion of the two lines of Bourbons, failed, and both Isabella and Don Carlos, who assumed the name Carlos VII., up to the close of the year, maintained

their rival claims.

Shares in Northeastern Railroad Company $120,000 00 ish ministry was composed as follows: Presi At the beginning of the year 1868 the Spandent and Minister of War, Marshal Ramon Maria Narvaez y Cámpos, Duke of Valencia (appointed July, 1866); Foreign Affairs, Arrazola (1867); Grace and Justice, Marquis de Roncali (1867); Finances, Marquis de Barzanallana (1866); Interior, Bravo Murillo (1866); Public Works, Commerce and Instruction, 24,000 00 Orobio (1866); Navy, Belda (1867); Colonies, Marfori (1867). On February 15, Severo Ca talina was appointed Minister of the Navy. In of the death (March 23, 1868) of consequence the Prime Minister Marshal Narvaez, the whole $1,754,060 00 ministry tendered their resignation, and on the

Shares in Cheraw and Coalfields Railroad
Company.

Shares in Laurens Railroad Company...
Shares in South Carolina Railroad Company
Shares in Charleston and Savannah Rail-

road Company..

Shares in Southwestern Railroad Bank.....
Shares in Keowee and Tuckaseegee Turn-
pike Company..
Total...

200,000 00
50,000 00

270,000 00

6,000 00

6,000 00

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