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Show j South Carolina OeuiocraM. Columbia, S. C, 1. The state democratic convention met 'o day. j General John D. Kennedy presided. The platfirm adopted reaffirms the pialform of 1870; is in hainiony wiih ; tne pledges and perf ,rmanees ol Gov. I Hampton, and guarantees full protection pro-tection to all classes in the administration adminis-tration of justice. Accompanying i the platform area series of resolutions, resolu-tions, also adopted, urging unity of purpose aud actionjamoug democrats, denouncing a fusion with republicans and deprecating the presence of independent inde-pendent candidates; alt?o strongly recommending the lettering of nil-:migrution, nil-:migrution, inviting people from all , parts lo make their homes in South Carolina, directing attention to the !ieveuuc troubles iu the upper coun t:n, urging congress to amend the jluw anil quiet the irritation, aud re ; quisling President Hayes lo grant juniui'rtty to tha illicit distillers iu tho .upper cutinties. Governor Hampton !ud the-entire state ollicers were endorsed en-dorsed and renominated, amid great enthusiasm. Hampton and others 1 nmdi t-peeches. |