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r mam The Press and Banner.! Wednesday, March 20,1878J The Abbeville Democracy. ^ The renders of the iV<w* find Rentier j will find in our columns this morning :i full account of the proceedings of the Couutv Democratic Club at its meeting) last Thursday. Delegates from all the ( local clubs met in tho Court House on j that day to re-orgnnize the County Club. "The lirxt business transacted was the j -electing of officers, and the pleasant una-' r.;.? ?Vi.0i this imnortant nart of! work was done proved that tlio Abbeville j democracy is stronp in the strength ol unity and concord, and imparted to the| subsequent proceedings a gonial tone and temper that were scarcely ruf-; fled throughout the prolonged sederunt. The election was characterized by a mark- j ?>d absence of the office-seeking spirit, i The new president was elected by aecla-! {nation, and for tho minor offices, scarce- J ly any double nominations were made. The retiring president and the president- i elect both made admirable addresses iiP which they counselled unity as the sure! guaranty of the democratic triumph they j predicted. The sentiments uttered by both were in unison with the feelingsand| desires of tho convention atul of the Ab- j Levi lie democracy. The resolutions offered by one of the! delegates strongly supporting Governor] Hampton caused a little discussion, their purportand intention having been misap-; prehended. Some ardent ad voeatcs and i friends of Hampton, supposing the reso-; lutions were likely to do the Governor1 injustice, strenuously advocated the lav-'j ing them on the table. The discussion' on the "Hampton Resolutions," as they were called, was really a friendly con-1 test between two bands of Hampton's best friends each jealously anxious to outstrip th?i other in doing the Governor honor. Those that offered most opposi- i tion to thepassingof the resolutions were, actuatod by only one motive?the desire! to protect Hampton's administration from nny injury even by implication, ! As soon as the misapprehension was. re moved, as soon a? it was seen that tho resolutions were intended to support! Hampton, to endorse his policy, and to pledge him the undivided help of the1 Abbeville democracy, then the conven-J tion with complete unanimity voted for the resolutions. The '7S campaign is now opened in our county. The platform has only one word in it?"Success." The result of the meeting augurs well for the result of the! campaign. The president elected and the resolutions passed are a pledge to all our, citizens, white and colored, that in seek- j ing success in the next election the Abbeville Democracy is seeking the good of the whole people. Under such leadership and with such controlling senti- j ment-s the campaign will be conducted peacefully, fairly, and successfully. An Anonymous Letter?An Attack oa the Press and Banuer. A letter was sent to us yesterday fore-1 noon iroin tne orace oi me >, dium. It purports to be from Mr. \Y., K. Bradley, but it bears no signature and:1 the hand-writing is not like Mr. Brad-' ley's. Internal evidence makes one thing, ( certain?that it is intended to be a reply, for our representative to an article of ours- j in our last week's issue. It contains some | ruthor discourteous expressions whirh | perhaps should have prevented its ap. j pcarance in the columns of the Press and'; Banner, but we feel so kindly towards Mr. Uradlev that we give the letter j j publicity. Its temper is so unlike that of Mr. Bradley, it is so foreign to his nature,! It is so full of scolding words and ill-na- ; turod expressions, that we tind it hard to' lvgurd it as his production. He is usu-J ally so benignant and genial, ho good-huiaorod, ho full ol' the milk of human. kindness?we can scarcely believe that; nuch a concoction of gall and wormwood , emanated from him. We are afraid that if he wrote the letter ho dipped his pen into \ a worse man's ink-bottlo. "The voice is! Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands: of Esau." The letter needs no reply. It is de- j stroyed by spontaneous combustion. Wei' regret, however, that the writer should] have so misinterpreted our motives in j uu wo iliil til Pftrhlill Ktnillf?P I words spoken by Mr. Bradley in the j Houso. He labors under the misapprehension that we did so from personal an- j tipatby to him. We disclaim any such feeling. We have no "spleen and pent- j up indignation" against Mr. Bradley. Far; from it. We tried to save him from thol natural consequences of the strange doctrines he was reported to have uttered.! Wo have certainly differed from him j on somo important questions discussed during the present session, but while disagreeing ou these matters Mr. Brad-j lev and we are surely agreed in believing j that such differences can exist without engendering personal animosity. The press claims the right to criticise tlu? public sayings and doiugs of public men; This we did and nothing ir.'"*?. We indulged in no personalities, and gave vent to no spleen. We have the kindest feelings towards Mr. Bradley, and if we liave wounded him, we assure him of our regret. As for the remarks on Mr. Conner, we j are very sorry the writer brought his> name into the letter. Abbeville Literary Club. Several years ago there was formed in Abbevillo a literary club, more properly a reading club, whose purpose was at small oout to provide its mcmherw with a. bountiful Hupply of periodical literature., Tho club flourished vigorously for a year i or ^wo; .Tho subscription money enablQil | its numerous members to procure all thei American magazines and reviews, as! woll as the best of those published in Britain. Although much reduced in | nuniborw the club has continued to exist, i and its membership-roll at the beginning j of this year embraced, we understand, j i fivo names. The past week, however, has j ttoen thfi club "re-organized," the numbor of itfl members largely increased, and j It* sphere of usefulness greatly Widened, j A-number; of gentlemen met last; Wednesday afternoon and "The Abbe-j Ville Literary Club" was again launched, [ and a new constitution and set of by-laws 1 framed for its guidance. It now numbers, thirty-two members, clergymen, law-j yer*, and merchants and all have united to j make the olub prosperous and pleasant, j In addition to the providing of good j reading matter, it is proposed to hold' monthly meetings in the houses of the j members, at which essays will be read, I . and followed by literary discussion. A ' frugal snpper will the better enable the | .^embers to enjoy the monthly re-un: ions. , . The following are the names of the officer* elected: Rev., John Kershaw, j president; B. S. Barnwell, vice-president; I ?M. P. DeBruhl, secretary and treasurer;! W. A., Templeton, librarian-; standing .romraittee on periodicals, W. C. Bcnet, Jj. W. Perrin, and W. A. Templeton; i committee on essays and meetings, L. W.. "White, J.' T,'Robertson, aiul G. II. Scud.tlay. Of thoae, the president and vicepresid^iit. i?re elected to serve for three months; the others for twelve months. The monthly..ipeeUngs are for male membersofliyi todies can join the oiub as reading members. - .. We learn the first meeting of the club j will be 'Jield In Gen.'McGowau's house ou "th'e Friday before full moon" in1 , April. Tlip General is the essayist for1 that meeting iwji he will then read an essay on '''club's." ijla fellow-members jtv iil e^joy a literary .t^yat. The Legislature n i/i adjourn sine die pn Friii?y or Satunjay. N 1MB li ? Willi ? WfHi JBWBBWMWPBMBBMBlBfB Attack on the Press and Banner. I 1 The I'rcss and Banner, the News and J Courier and "other Small Fry" Shown Hp-?Onr Political Prospects lilasted?-Who Wrote Itf CoIjCMIH.v, S. C? 14 March, 1878. ' Editors Press and Banner: You soom to Ito verv much dissatisfied j with my course in legislature. I had: heard whisperings of your discontent he-1 jj fore; !?ut, as I never expected to pleasej every one, this -rave me no concern. Jint! on rending yesterday's editorial in your paper, I see von have given vent to your | spleen and pent up indignation in a very! Fi unexpected manner. Now, 1 know pub-1 lie men arc said to l>e public property:' .and so they are, as far as their public acts ( are concerned: but when what they d?i and say are wilfully misrepresented, it is i r* another thing:. * ii I was elected without maneuvering for,! or asking the position, on my part, a! straight-out democrat, in opposition to all the radicals nave ever said, thought or done in South Carolina, to rectify so far as I could every act and thing done bv them for the oppression of our people, or j tending thereto. Never did I hear any one advocate the payment of radical) debts 011 thestump. Governor Hampton | did not do it, nor did any one else in Ab-! beville county. 1 do not believe such \ speeches would have been tolerated at I that time,?we were straight-out then. IIow is it now? Straight-out as far as changing all radical law is concerned, provided forsooth, it don't affect the debt! (\ Nearly every law appertaining to State, "ftimtv < >'v town villairn. church audi school has been examined and changed. {Pr In all these chances, we could all agree IE' very well. The Wallace House could s(l have agreed about the radical debt also ' . very well, but by hook or crook we have 111 rotten into the present House members i be that have proved in tliis rase to be like j pr the editors of the JYtws a>ul Haiuicr, j aliens to the interests of a ruined people. It may be they came from the "delectable C11 mountains," but the doctrine they preach as is strange to us, namely: that to preserve Lj] the credit and fair name of South I'aroli- j na means to pay all the radical debt, not [ only the bonds'that were issued according th to law, but three and a half million is-1 re sued without any form ol* law, a half million of which were "positively stolen from the treasury. The Wallace llouse ',l members with but few exceptions, have fu stood lirm against the payment of these <,c iniquitous claims, and no man that knows , the trials through which that House has passed dares to impute want of integrity in and fidelity to it. For this firm position th for riuht, that House has brought down ? i-.flir :?J! | UU ll.M'll nir HHIIUM.IUI'II ui ouvu ?no?vr resnitationix's and would-be public clitics as the editors of the i ?<?<? <rnd Banner, Jp Charleston News ancl Courier, and a few other small fry throughout the State, We entered upon a straight-out reform two years ago wlii -h these public teachers would now make null and void. thi Now Messrs. Editors: I wish to sbowj,n) others, if I cannot show you, why I oppose the payment of the fraudulent dent of the State. In the first place, it is entirely wrong to pay it. Kven the strong- . est advocates of the Consolidation Act . admitted it was an unjust debt, but thought as u matter of expedimey one had .. better pay it. Now, I want no such expediency laid on my shoulders, or the . shoulders of the tax-payers of Abbeville . county. I speak what I know and know whereof I atlirm. To impose an annual , tax of three and a half (3*) mills on our people, to pay a fraudulent debt is a . thing I will not do. V I will act with resrard to this so called . debt as I would if it were niv own? | where there was a fraud or mistake; and I am sure if I had made a settlement for y nivxnir :ir?fl afterwards discovered a * fraud or mistake, I would feel disposed to overhaul the settlement aud have the .. fraud taken out. So would any other / sensible man do. Let us act with public A* frauds as common sense inen would for ?, 1 themselves. In the second place. It is not straight- j out, not democratic. Straight-out means j to throw off the radical yoke entirely, .a and go back to first principles. This is P what we declared lu the "campaign we 1S . would do. These views I have tried to ?PJ carry out with all the zeal attributed to "r me bv the /Y/vsv and Banner, t>ut which Pj it chose to term "not according to j j1 knowledge." Of this, I am willing the *.} people shall judge. Democracy means H> justice to all?not that the whole people shall bo taxed for the benefit of a few holders of fraudulent bonds, for which the State receives no equivalent or even on: part of an equivalent. Mr. Calhoun's an, preat doctrine was, not to tax the many .. ' for the benefit of the few; and if you advocate the payment of these radical fraud- . ulent bonds, you place yourself in oppo- s'*= aition to Mr. C'alhoun's doctrineas under- , lying Democracy. This you cannot do. and remain in the Democratic ranks,?if i ' you propose to be a Democrat, be one; ? F and don't bow to the god of mammon, I j.ul but assist in placing our glorious old I State in that position where she can enjoy i the repose she so much needs. . As to the Wallace House resolutions,? y1 they have been seen and read by the f country. They bear no construction but j J the one wo placed on them when they j "c! were being passed. They promised j! hothing that lam ashamed of?nothing Iuli but that we intended to pay the valid, \ honest debt of the State, we are J1?' just as firm on that position to-daj* as we were then. I am willing that the honest Democracy of the State judge how far r11 that House is now breaking faith with those resolutions. We made no un- no righteous contract with fraud then, and I will not be vilified into it now. Your j last issue, as well as former ones, ex- " ' presses surprise at my course on this cr; and other important* questions with which we have had to deal. I am as much surprised that you should try to brand the members of that House with a I want of honor and integrirv. In this to surprise, I would be joined bv nine- thi tenths of that House. If your object in l;r throwing dirt on me is to build up for in< either of yourselves a political prospect fir: at my expense, I can inform you that you vil have been unfortunate in the selection of 1 a plan. I claim to represent the honor the and integrity of the State by my course, [ rather than you by the course you pros- ga pect. Your views of paying this debt, mc iriiuu anu an, iiao wu>er ui'cn uit? vicw.> i in iny opinion of tho party in Abbeville I s county that elected mo to tho Legisla- tri ture. Hi In the meantime, you have gone out of \vl your way in bringing in Dr. Hrown, of no Anderson, as his own county papers tie sustain his course, and which are as ca- ful pable, and some think a good deal more vo than you arc to judge of his actions, lie * is a gentleman, a man that would disdain to do a menu thing or break from the democratic party. He is nothing but a da private member of tho Wallace House? no leader for me, nor any other member *1 " of that House, nor do I propose to be J0 led by any man or set of men, not even tlx the editors of tlie Press and Banner; nor ure do I intend to "dodge"' out of anything I j have said or done. I have had a voice and vote in everything that has been done, * r for 1 have answered to every roll call tio since the Wallace House was lirst organized. You can see every vote I have cast, Gt and you can either like or dislike them its you please. So far as I could, I have endeavored to faithfully perform my du- ( tv. You think differently. You have a re| .... T A V n^lll LU UU 7%'f. ?J\JL UUi uuumi JJUUilV j ill sottle the matter. do You have soon proper to make ex-1 tie tracts that you knew were false from j sp< opposition papers,?papers that, from j W the beginning of the contest, made lalse St representations, and have given the peo-1 ni; pie's side of the question no showing atlrei all,?when ever they saw proper to throw Al dirt and violent denounciation, to inllu- rel ence and intimidate members. They 11 failed in their object, and so will you un- fai loss you change front very quick. But, tin be your own judge,?I am going to be eV mint*. tic But you bring up Brown and Bradley in again as "dodgers," men who are trying ol< to lead the people astray. No, iVeas*and! to Banner; as Nathan said to David, "thou j wl art the man." j pa Ah to the "tar and feathers." These to words were not used against the "eonsoli- ar< dationists" as you call some men, (We are | nr all consolidationi*t#?l say, purge it of its j pr' fraud?you sav, take it fraud and all,) nor j to in the offensive sense you hint. They mi were used by way of strong contrast. ' One of our delegation had said in his in speech that he believed the people of So Abbeville would approve the payment of In fraud and all under that Act. In reply, I is said if I should vote to pay the fraud, I Ka would sooner expect a coat of tar and be feathers on returning home than the ap- th probation of my people. of The expression "these yer lawyers," th I never used. It is a misrepresentation of the News and Covricr. I did, however, hn caution members against any undue in- bi fluence lawyers might try to bring into co the question, by predicting what decis- wl ions the courts would make, as there had or been, and would bo, law quoted on both til sides: and by which men unacquainted he with law would be left in doubt, and at T1 last have to take their own plain seuse oL view of the matter. on You have also stated that "welcome bj contrast to the words of Bradley are those an of another of.our Abbeville ropreHenta- W tives, F. A. Conner." I>ast June ho made rij an able speech against paying tho*e th fraudulent bonds. This year he has made an one in favor of paying them. Last year, sh he and I stood together. Then the fraud wl was matter of conjecture?now it is dem- \v< onstrated by an examination and testi- 11 monv. He Lad a right to change his nv views, and you have a right to applaud sa him, but no* right to hold me up to con- cit tempt because mv views are the same co now as then. th HAMPTON" FOREVER, j Sta Fly, Don't Butler 1 e.": ENEWIXG Ot'U ALLEGIANCE TO 1 THE DEMOCRACY. I ill Representation of Delegates, and ! a Large Audience of Spectators. } 1RING THE FIRST GUN. j McGowan in Command, j arshaling the Forces for the Coming Conflict. rinocrats Confident and Eager for i Fray. I Last Thursday the County Democratic ; invention assembled iti the Court ouse, about eighty delegates being ' esent from tiie dillerent local clubs. ( kery club in tho County was repre- ( nted. Tlio Convention was harnio- t on.*; but at one time there seemed to ) a difference of opinion as to the pro- ( iety of adopting the Hampton resolu- < >ns. The resolutions being fully dis- I issed, the Convention finally thought ( one man. The meeting being unusu- < ly interesting we have reported the oceedings at great length and trust that ( ose who wore not here may find the , port worth reading. Wo have endeav- ) ed to give a fair presentation of thedelerations of the Convention, by faith- * lly reporting the proceedings as they j curred: nd in this wo have succeed- t . so well that tho Secretary has compliented us l?y adopting our version of , e meeting us his ollieial report of the t mutes. [Official Uoport.] >1. J. S. Cothran Declines lle-elec- ^ tion. i Kfter the meeting was called to order, 1 e President, in a few preliminary re- ( irks said: ] [ regret very much the mistake of tvo ?eksago, by which many delegates had ' rne from the country undor tho false , pression that the convention was '.o 1 ve met on the first Monday in March; ie mistake had arisen by ii notice in one ' the Abbeville papers, for wliioh I am 1 t at all responsible. My absence from me prevented*me from* correcting the stake in time. I called the present H >ctiiig by virtue of the resolutions passat the last meeting of the Central Club 0 [1 appointed this day because I desired . be present at the reorganization. My 1 ties as Solicitor prevented my atteud' '? Vuln HuV ] >arUo!i rue for adverting to the original t tauization of tho County Club two irs ago when men's hearts failed thctn t J only a handful of members convened ? the hrat meetings barely sufficient to " ui a quorum, but the vestal fires were * pt burning and by constant and united v arts, tho democracy of Abbeville f unty have gained a great and 1 nplcte victory. We aro about to ter on another campaign? and if we jj nd together wo shall achieve a more c irious victory. Thorough union c necessary to'our success. It is tho I inion of some that there will be little 1 no opposition on the part of tho Roblicans in the coming canvass; that the \ dical party will not be re-organized, t hink they will, and for my part I hoar- j; y hope they may re-organi/,c. I con- [ lor the oppAsition of tlid Radical par- u of immense service and advantage to ) Democracy. It would promote and t iure unity in our own ranks. I fear J. open foe less than a deceitful friend. \ t is not without feelings of emotion it I announce to mv reilow-memDers 01 ? i convention^the (fetermination to re- T 11 the position which I hold as Presi- 11 nt and County Chairman. My official ties as Solicitor render this course a * L-cssity on my part. I have never been 1 tolitician; whatever office or honor may ve come to me in the line of my pro- J sion has been received with gratitude, J 11 have never desired nolitical office. J is day ends my political career. I r ve this office with nothing to regret1. ?u may. you will find, a more compe- n it man to fill this office, but you will ? vor tind one who will serve you more thfullv, and more willingly give you a that is in him. Gentlemen, the de- f jcracv is invincible. Upon its hoar}' t iid a thousand wreaths have been enined. We will triumph again. Allow I root of bitterness among you. ike down all who would create divis1. Majorities win afford to divide; mirilies never. We have a numerical ? ijority to overcome. We must be unit- 1 . Let your principles be pure. Recog:e nothing but the straigntest Demo- * icy, and victory is yours. J I'tie convention is ready lor business. j t Electing President. * c Mr. J. X. King, of Ninety-Six?I desire j make a nomination for President of s convention. My nominee is too well c town to need any introduction from ? 2. Ho is first in war, tirst in peace and } st in the hearts of the people of Abbcle County?General Samuel McGowan. ( 3. B. Gary, Esq., Abbeville.?I move H ; election be by ballot. t On the suggestion of one of the dele- I tes it was agreed to vote by ballot, if >re nominations than one were made.] , klr. John E. Bradley, of Long Cane? > econd the nomination. He is good and 'J le, not only in poape, but also in war. s character as a citizen is spotless, ' lile bis record as a soldier is inferior to f ne. I hope the hero of p Jiundred bat- i s, and the victor of a thousand peace- t conquests may receive the unanimous ? te of this Convention. rhe vote was takon and General Mc- 5 wan was unanimously elected by ac- i mation. The President appointed J. King, Gen. P. H. Bradley and 1). J* 1 rdan a committee to escort to the chair , 3 President elect, which they did lidst great applause. The newly elect- : officer shook hands with the retiring ' esident, and addressed the Conven- i n as follows: sncral McGowan Accepts the Office of President. i Jentlemen ok the Convention, /if thn T^Ainn/iroAir #? ' jbeville: I thank you lor the continue implied in assigning me this posi- . n. It is a post of labor, toil and resnsibility, and therefore honorable. ] hen two years ago as a momber of the site Executive Committee I appointed / distinguished friend who has just rfgncd, to organize the democracy of ? jbeville, my deliberate purpose was to 1 .ire and give place to younger men. ( hought I had done my part long and I thfully, and had no ambition to retain i g laboring oar. But in these times ( cry man should accept without qnes- I n tho place assignod him, whether it is j command or in the ranks. This good i 1 county of Abbeville has never refused i give m'e any thing 1 desired, and now, i ion she commands, I obey. It is only I ying in part a debt of gratitude I owe i this people. I will discharge the Juous duties of this plaeo to the best of y ability. If! can doss well as my ] cdecessor has done and again lead you j victory that will be reward enough for ] ?. 1 The approaching election is the most i iportant that has ever taken place in 1 uth Carolina, onlv excepting tho last, i deod it is hardly second to that, as it 1 quite as necessary to retain good 1 verninent as to achieve it. It were I tter never to have carried the State, < an to lose it now, for it is the nature i all restorations to bring back with i em bitter passions, hatred and revenge, j Not only the peace of the country?the I ippiness and prosperity of both races, i it our very civilization hang upon the i ming contest. With the elements . Iiioh compose our body politic, we can < ily succeed in one of three ways?In- i nidation "returning boards" or fair and i inorable argument and persuusion. < le last is our'line. To the first two we i iject as unbecoming the character of i ir people. Wo carried the last election ] r great exertions, fairly and honorably, i ,d with like efforts we can do it again. ] e must be just to all, secure to all equal ' *hts before the law. Prove that it is i e interest of all that we should succced 1 d we will certainly suucecd. -We < ould act on the assumption that right < ill prevail. In order to obtain success l j should see to it that we deserve it. I aellevo there is not a candid colored < an in Abbeville county, who will not 1 y that he has had all his rights as a I < izen and -enjoyed more peace, more I > utentinent and more happiness, during j I e last two years than he has dono sinco 1 1 reconstruction. This good and honest government, which supplanted one the ' most corrupt and infamous in all history, f must be continued. It is an absolute 1 necessity. It is a patriotic object wortfhy s of any exertions and all sacritices. In uiinh -i s?aiicn If to lwmnr frv U'ni1! in tho ranks. Personal ambition is be- r noath the dignity of the struggle. Let no man at his peril sow division for purposes of ambition. United we stand, divided 1 we (all. The cause is glorious. It is a 1 common cause in which all are vitally interested. The very existence of our bclcived State State as an honorable body jA politic is involved. . j. Lot us stmd together, and in solid ij phalanx make one more supreme elVort j and wo will, we must succeed. "Oucep more into the breach, dear friends, once more." , j r The Election of Officers Continuedj 1 Under New President. !1 T>r. Gary?I nominate J. X. King of Ninety-Six for tirst Vice-President. There was no other nomination. Mr. a Iving whs unanimously elected by act-la- ? mat ion. * * t Mr. King?I thank the Convention for ^ the honor conferred. I will do the work uul General McGowan may do the speak- T injr. ' 1 Mr. Gary?I nominate Dr." Robertson ? Cor second' Vice President, 1 No other nominee accepted and Dr. llohertson was elected. J* Dr. Robertson?I do not regard my election as a compliment to myself, biit is a compliment to the young Democra-; :y. We will carry the election, next Pall r shall I bay, Mr. President for ilauipan?) ? The President?Yes; for Hampton. li Dr. Robertson?Then we will carry the lection for Hampton and the wishes " )f the Democracy of SouthCarolina. The people should consign all Independent 2 andidates to political perdition. 11 Dr. Robertson, Due West?I nominate . Sen. P. H. Bradley, of Long Cane, lor ? l'hird Vice-President. * Gen. Bradley?I respectfully decline he nomination, as I shall oxpect tho f. /oung Democracy to carry the election ia.m UA I A .111. The President, bowing recognition to tj lie lionored speaker, said?"We youny Democrats will most assuredly lend our v jest exertions to tho accomplishment of v 10 desirable :i result." n Dr. J. W. Wideman, Messrs. George E. Elradley, John E. Brownlee, John H. I1 Morrah, anil others, whose names are not v iovv remembered, were nominated for h Vice-President, but each declined: Dr. Joseph Prcsslcy was nominated \ mil unanimously elected. \ \ Mr. John E. liradley?I nominate W. n [I. Parker, Esq., for Secretary. Noother a nan in inv opinion, can fill the place as Yell as he iias done during the past year. Mr. Parker?I am very much obliged ^ ,o the gentleman for his compliment, but d [ decline ro-elootion. a Mr. King?I nominate Mr. E. B. Gary or Secretary. e No other nomination was made and ii Mr. Gary was unanimously elected. k Mr. J. X. King?I nominate Col. J. T. Robertson for Treasurer of this Con veil- i " ion. E. B. Gary, Esq.?I second the motion. .There being no opposition Col. Roberton was unanimously elected. c The President?The Convention is no\r 0 irganized and readv for business. il lonors to the Retiring Chairman, 0 Dr. O. P. Hawthorn?.1 ofTer the fol- * owing resolution, returning thanks to ft he retiring President: v "Jtrxotvcd, That a special vote of thanks be enderedour worthy retiring President hk an s ppreolatlon of lils faithful, able and courte- v his performance of the duties of the Chair, v inder whose gallant lo;ulershlp wo were ounselled and led on to victory, and that re recognize In lilni tlio special champion of reedom from corruption In the Campaign of s: 870." r Dr. J." W. Calhoun, Ninety Six?Thd t< :entlenian froin Due West has cut me f* mt. Ninety Six cluiras the privilege of y irt'ering resolutions in honor of our late 'resident. I beg to offer these resoutions: Jiexolirri, That the County Democrntle Con- t] 'entlon of Abbeville regrets the Inability of heir Chairman, .lames s. Cotlirun, to serve hem longer, and feci keenly their loss upon : lis retlrine and breaking a connection which h in* subsisted during a period of much labor d itid great responsibility. f si Itrsolved. That this Convention return ?i hanks to their retiring Chairman for his oiiK, laborious and cltlcient services to the itatc, and especially to that of Abbeville f< jounty, in the last campaign. . tl Resolved That those with whom he lias c erved under the most excitingclrcumsUinces rlsh him great success in ids Jiew field of : usefulness. ? Dr. Hawthorn ? Wo can't say too nuch upon tho subject. Let them all go ^ o;;ether. The President?The resolutions are lot inconsistent, and may be united. ,? ['ho- quostion is upon their adoption. L'hoso iu favor of tho resolutions will { ise. ^ Tho whole Convention rose as one man, a ,nd tho President announced that they l< k'ere curried unanimously. Amidst n , storm of applause Mr. Cothran came " orward and returned his heartfelt p hanks. d ntroducing Resolutions Endorsing Hampton. q Dr. 0. P. Hawthorn, of Due West?I * >eg leave to otter the following resolu- t ion: * Jtesolved, That this Convention approves ? ?iH onH/iPcnu !!?< u*iu> Inct and rtAiitnri'ntlirn Mil Icy of Governor Hampton; thnt hi* pener- ^ il administration has been lnaccordonce with u lis pledges made during the campaign, and <) liat his re-nomination for Governor is neees- c wry to prevent division and for the success- v >f the democratic party in the coming coin- V >aign. W. IC. Blake, Esq.. of Grecnwwod?I usk permission to offer tho following J jreamble and resolutions as a substitute , or that of Dr. Hawthorn : Wiif.reas, slpns of division In the Demo- f, imtlc party in this State have arisen, and astimed the form of au attack on the admlnls- J ration of Governor Hampton ; and whereas, ^ t becomes the rank ana file who compose 1 ,he party, and with whom the power resides, t n their primary organizations, to give their ii loi'.liiratlon and testimony In regard to the ? visdom of the policy of the administration, therefore, " Uetolved, That wo endorse the pnlicy pur- S mod by Gov. Hampton ax eminently wine; i that Conservatism, the distinguishing f, feature of his administration, 1b pure Donioc- .1 acy; and he who disregards It, would nib he party of Its vital principle. That in Gov- r Tnor Hampton we roeopnlzea man of whom 11 i century produces but one reared by Provi- fc lence foraspoclal purpose?ourRedemption? jj ind to whom we look as tho only man In >outh Carolina who can unify the Democratic >arty. P ltexolvcd. That for this purpose it is the duty b >f the party to nominate Hampton: and it Is \ lis duty to the State and tb his people to bear v he Democratic standard onco more that wo nay preserve our unity. Resolved, That should Gov. Hampton refuse 0 o serve the State in the capacity of Chief c Magistrate It will be hazarding the safety of t he State, and upon him, who alone can .. ivertit, will rest the responsibility of her elapse into a condition utterly intolerable. n c The President?Does the7gentleman r irom Due West accept tho substitute \ jflerod by tho gentleman from Green- t; vood? d Dr. Hawthorn?Why not adopt both ? Mr. T. P. Quarles, of Abbeville?I f nove to adopt both. t Capt. Armstrong, Hog Skin?I second K .lie motion. ,, Dr. Gary not Prepared for the Whole- t] sale Endorsement of Hampton. t. Dr. F. F. Gary, Cokesbury?I trust rhv opposition to the resolutions Just recited l' will not be construed into opposition to * governor Hampton. Such is not the ! fact. I yield to no man in this Conven- 1 tion in giving support to his leadership, ^ or to the principles of our party, but ? the resolutions are premature. I oh- ^ jeet to the too sweeping declarations of 11 the resolutions. Everything wo have 8 gained in the past contest is attributed to v him, and not one word is spoken in bo- 2 half ol those who contributed their aid, ? md with him rendered such signal service to onr cause. No distinction should bo made in his favor. Gov. Ilumpton * has done much to entitle him to our eon- " lidenco and support, but while praising him let us not do injustice to others, who l< held up his hands during the late canvass 11 und surely are equally entitled to our ? thanks. Governor 'Hampton's acts 11 ipeak for themselves, are a part of the 11 history of our times, and do not need to ?, be bolstered up by resolutions of praise from any source. We object further be- ' 2ause the resolutions declare that there is-81 opposition to Hampton, and dissension 81 in the Democratic ranks. These aro Cl [jrave charges which I do not believe have any foundation in fact, and the pro- J4 inulgation of which will do harm, find have the effect of injuring Hampton. ri Again, the resolutions endorse every act P of Hampton's, without reserve. I am 81 not prepared for such wholesale endorser E ment, nor do I think such will ho con- I xurred in by the Democratic party, though they are willing to acknowledge the wholesome and beneficial results of his administration and to renew their b faith to the principles of the Democratic n party under his wise leadership. But C why single out Hampton alone for en- li iorsement? Why not endorso all the o Democratic State" officers? Is ho the h only ono of tho number whoso actions ti Reserve our approval? Is it not unjust li '.o tho others to pass theso resolutions in b< iheir present shape ? Include the names t; of all the other Democratic officers and li the Senate and I will withdraw my c objections and vote for them. To ti <pcak candidly, however, I do not li Jiink this tho time, nor tho place ti for the consideration of these reso.1 ? utions. This Convention did not assem)lo to nominato a Governor. The res- | tiutions aro premature, and I would f hereforemove to lay them on the table, \ it .least for the presont. ' j The motion was seconded. f Dr. John W. Calhoun and others irn- f nediately rose to speak. j The President?A motion to lay on tlie j able is not debatable. Does the gentle- | nan from Cokesbury withdraw t!ie mo,if>n? Dr. Gary?I do not. I insist upon a ^ Tito President?The question is liponP lie motion to lay the whole subject oni, he table. Ilow will the Convention rote? i Several voices?By rising. The President?Those in favor of the notion to lay 011 the table will rise. Yill Pr. Gary tell the members on the .. ight, and Mr. King those on the left of he aisle ? j The tellers reported, for motion, 45; tigainst motion, 37. Tho President then c lodared tho numbers, and announced * hat the resolutions were laid on the ta- . >le. 1 Mr. P. W. Haddon, Due West-Mr. t 'resident; it is alleged that several por- I ons voted who are not members of this 1 ,'onvention. * The Presidont?That being the case, the o ote will be taken again. Those favoring a he laying of these resolutions on th<} t nble will rise. [48.] s The Presidentr-Those opposed will e ise. [35.] t The President?The result is un- j hanged. The resolutions are laid on tho able. Mr. ,4.. M. Aiken, Greenwood?I niivn (n i-nnnnaWni- flin mlonfintl. a Mr. J. N. King?Mr. President, the j< ontloman from (Jreenwood voted in the 0 egative and cannot move to reconsider. u Ool. H. H. Harper, Lowndesville? ( Ir. President, I voted in the affirmative, (j move for a reconsideration. The advo- ^ Htcs of the Hamj>ton resolutions seem r issafislled. I desire that they should be j] card. a At this point a member complained *j liat the audience pressed upon the con- -j cntion-?mixed with the delegates and L oted. The president requested the nembers to move forward and sit com- J, actly around the bar, and the audionec 0 ,'orc asked to withdraw to the rear ol the v all leaviiigoue row of seats between them nd the delegates. This was instant- 0 y done; and ordor restored. Mr. Blake o ow rose to speak to his resolutions when F n alarm of fire was given by cries of' ? re in the streets and the ringing of bells. r Vithout the usual formalitj', the presl- r ent announced a recess of ton minutes, 1 ud the Court House was immediately j] mptiod, tho delegates with others rush- o lg to tho Fotnalo Acadomy and assisted ti ) put out the fire, wliich was accomlished. a AFTER RECESS. J Tho President?Tho convention will * oine to order. We havo accomplished ur first undertaking, .uet us hope that !' t is a good omen. . 1 Mr. Blake?I move that Col. Cothran, .r ur retiring President, bo invited to a {. <?at on the floor of this Convontion, with 11 the privileges "of members, except P oting. [Carried unanimously.] c ThePresideut?The motion to recon- c ider is before the convention. Thoso fa- r oring the motion to roeonsidei^ will r otc "ay." [All voted aye but four, who 1" otod "no."] J1 The Presidont?The motion to reconider has been adopted. Tho question . ecurs on the adoption of the Hainnin resolutions. Is the Convention ready >r tho question? P. K. Bluke, Esq., Supports Iiis Resolutions. ^ f Mn. Pbesipkxt: Inasmuch as I in- a rod need the preamble and resolutions, t hi<rh some members scorn disposed 10 t link unnecessary, anil tor that reason ave voted to table them, I deem it my t uty to give the reasons which I think r Itoiild induce the convention to adopt a ijoin unaniinonsly. , 1 In the tirst place, the statements set t irth in the preamble are true. That Ji here are signs of division in the Demo- r ratio party, which have assumed tho t >rm of an attack upon Gov. Hamp- r >n, no member of the Convention, who a ?at all conversant with the news of the g ay, will deny. Ho prominent is this fact, _ lint it ha* attracted the attention off our 1 eigh boring States, whose protm han beome interested in our behalf, and are y ,'arniog us of the fatal consequonces to d csnlt from any division in our ranks. ] Vhat moans thc'propositlon here to-day t > table this whole subject, 1/ it is not ah \ "uiim ^IviaiAn't" T nm nt ft I )ss to comprehend tho position of gentlelen who vote to tiible those resolutions c nder the plea that they Are premature; liat the whole subject should be postonod. I)o gentlemen know that such imposition would amount to a refusal to nuorse Governor Hampton and his adninistration ??the very thing the fnalontents of tho State mow devoutly wish, nd for which you, gentlemen, woulu eccive their unqualified endorsement, n view of these facts it bccamo the duty f tho rank and tile of the party, with - horn tho power resides, in their prima- ( y organizations, to give an omphalic reiuke to all faetionists, and to silence, at nee, every dissenting voice; and espeially does it become Abbeville county to peak in this emergency. She claims to ie the banner county of tho State, and it i expected of her, by 4ier sister counties, iiio accord to her thif* position. What do hose resolutions propose? Simply to enlorso Governor ilampton's arlministraion and to express our conviction that ar the next campaign he is the only mr>.i ri South Carolina that can tinif}' the party. 'an wo not endorse his administration? las it not been a success? I do not mean u say that every act and appointment of is has been unquestionable?above criti! I...* T .1.. lUf !.? l.in . li^ia?l?Ul A UU Oiljf kitui tno IVOUIV v* mo \ dministration is' a complete success, luch as no other map in South Carolina, ^ lor anywhere ol.se, could have achieved c :>r us; a nian, of whom the resolution t eclarcs, "a century produces but one, a eareil for a special purpose?our redcmp- t ion"?and not only our redemption, but c> savo this nation' from civil war. Did T lenotdoit? Who controlled that surging ^ eetliing indignation of an outraged peo- c ilo, on tho memorable28th of .November, f icfore tho State House in Colninbia? Vhose volco on that occasion, like the oico of Omnipotence, calmed tne raging ea of human passion; or at the uplifting . f whose linger would not tho flume of . ivil war have devastated this whole na- * ion, and extinguished the last vestige of ivil liberty on this continent? It was V iono other than our own nativo fellow t itizen?Wade Hampton?second, in the esnlt of his achievements, not oven to f Vashington himself. Can we conclude ,, hat any time would be premature to' enorsehitn? , The distinguishing feature of Governor t tumpton's administration is asserted in n lie resolutions to ho "conservatism," ' nd tbat is pur6 Democracy. Can any , entleman in this Convention withhold L' uauonf frnm t.hiu nrnnnuitinn 9 Thid )u tie great secret of /11s success, and it bo- j, oines us, gentlomen, to learn a lesson in ' his rare Democratic virt-'.o from our ilustrious exemplar. "Wo are not good . Kunocrats in so far as we are wanting in Iiis cardinal principle of the doctrine of . )emocracy. I know of but one other mn in South Carolina, aud I suv it be- j, ause I bolieve it, that can at nil compare ' ,-ith Govornor Hampton in these essonial requisites for successful statesmanhip, and that man is the person whom ,-e have tho honor to claim as president , f our Democratic Convention?General . amuel McGowan. Such sentiments as e lately announced in Charleston would t( ave and perpetuate any government. ?. 'hey are the same upon which Hampton as achieved such great triumph. The resolutions assertagainthatHanip*)n is tho only man in tho State that can j nii'y the party Whodoubts it? Name any theryou choose. Would General Con er? By no means, becausc there arotoo f< lany others who think they could till tho c tlice better than he. Would General lary unify the party? Very far from it, h ir similar reasons. But Hampton is G Ingle and alone in this, that the people h ay 110 man can fill tho gubernatorial f< hair better than Hampton lias done. It becomes our duty then to express ?i ur appreciation of him, and our grati- 5 ide for the disinterested service he has n ondered in the hour of our imminent p oril. For this purpose let us give him a Lrong unanimous endorsement. ? B. Gary, Esq., Thinks the Time p and Place of Intiodncing the ^ Resolutions Inopportune. ^ Mr. President: The gentleman who it as just taken his seat stated that he can- b ot understand why any member of this w tonveution should vote against the resoutionsin reference to the administration q f Govornor Hampton. My answer to H) iB question is, that this is not the proper ci iuie nor tho proper place for such reso- [> iitions. At our last meeting we firm I y reolved to preserve tho harmony and uniy of our Democratic organization by ti 'eeping it free from the introduction of ti ollatoral issues and resolutions, and o lieso resolutions are certainly an in- si ringement upon those of our former s] aceting. n Already we have witnessed a diversity >f sontiment in our ranks, engendered >y tlieso collateral resolutions. I do not luppose that I see before ino a member >f this Convention who is not as ardent n his admiration for Governor Hampton is the introducer ol' the resolutions nim;olf: hut this is no nominatinir C'onvcn ion for Governor. It would bo far betpr to wait until our delegates went to Coumbia to nominate a Governor and then ctsuch resolutions bo introduced. I am lecidedly of the opinion to allow the resilutions to remain on the table where the rote that has been twice taken has conigned them, and I distinctly reiterate my pinion is based on the ground that the imeand place are both inopportune. T)r. James Wideman?When I voted to \v the resolutions 011 the table I misun-j lerstood the matter; I did not think there vas a white man in the State who would ippose Hampton. I will now vote or tho resolutions. Mr. Lipscomb?I would like to know f this Convention is to nominate a canlidafo for Governor. Hampton is generally right, but is not infallible. This s not Rome but South Carolina. Mr. Blake?The Convention does not iroposo to forestall the action of the State. Jut if these resolutions reflect our soniments wo have a right to pass them. ! believo no man in this hall will charge Iampton- with want of lidelity to our lost interests. His sagacity, wisdom nd prudence brought us a safe deliver nee"from the hand of the oppressor, as! 10 other man could have done. We are eeking to servo ourselves, and not Govrnor Hampton. We wish to uso him as he instrument to effect ourirood. ,'olonel Cothran Thinks we Need Hampton more than he Needs Us. Colonel Cothran?I understand the entiments of this people. I am Ratified when the resolutions were laid 11 tlio table that the convention did not inderptand them. Any reflection on rovernor Hampton is unjust. He has tone the best at all times that could have | icen done under the circumstances. He iceds our support and we need him. He | las his faults but my affection for him j ud dovotion to him is what a man feels | :>r his wifo. I havo criticized him but I lon't accord that privilege to others, 'he introduction of the resolutions may lave been unfortunate. I do not think o. It has been asked why not include 11 the resolutions all the other State ofliers? My answer to this is, because thcrs can bo found to fill those offices a# roll as they are tilled now. You can get Treasurer or Secretary as good as those ve have at present. We have now anothr Attorney General, but where is anther Henry of Navarre? If the white j tlutne was placed upon tue neau or anther would men follow it? Is Ihero anther man who can bring out the Domocaey as Hampton lias done? .Tlie suireino crisis has come and if wo arc true o ourselves, before the loaves which have tot yet budacd have withered, we shall lave secured a victory second only to that f 187G. Better not have secured success lian to go back now. Iu uo instance have mace and enthusiasm met and, kissed nch other as in the last campaign. For 11 this harmony we are chicliy indebted o Hampton. Who could have done as rell as he has done? No man in South Jarollna will arrogato to himself tho lower to lead this people as Hampton did I n 187ti. The resolutions mean to endorse lie general tenor of the Governor's _ administration. Hampton is sensitive, and ike all o'tlior faithful public servants, sola keenly any lack of approval on our iart. Ho feel's sore under omissions >r implied insinuations. No man in this onvention would have voted to table tho ^solutions, if ho had seen that it was a eflection upon Ilarupton. I did not apirovo of Hampton'sacMons in tho Willard natter and told him so, but wheu he gave ne his reasons I was satisfied.? Mr. Lipscomb?What are those reasons? Vhy? The President?Does the gentleman cou- j ent to be interrupted? Colonel coin ran?certainly. Mr. Lipscomb?What are those reasons? Vhy does tho Governor not give to the >oople of South Carolina his reasons for cting contrary to their sentiments, and ho known wishes of the Democratic pary? Colonel Cothran?It is not admitted hat the fact exists. If the people douand tho reasons for any of his official .cts, the Governor will givo them, 'he Governor is not expected to go about he State explaining his acts to every man te meets, but if you will ask the Goverior for his reasons as I did, ho will givo hem to you, as ho did to me, and I havo indoubtyou will bo satislied with them, a I am. I hope this convention will ;lve a unanimous votefor the resolutions. lampton Recognized as a Whale. Capt. J. N. Cochran, from Cokesbury? Vhen I voted to table tho Resolutions, I [id not intend to rellect upon Hampton. am willing to support the man whom very man, woman and child in Abbe'tllo county loves, and will vote for the lesolutions endorsing Hampton. Mr. J. M. Lipscomb, of Ninety Six? iovernor Hampton needs no endorse nens ram mis convention, xie nas aivays had the support of the people, as ,ny Governor will iiavo. These resoluions are premature, and should he withlrawn. Mr. George E. Bradloy?I think the esolutions unfortunate, but as they have ieen introduced they ought to be passed. { the resolutions are laid on tho table it vill have the effect of au*im plied want of onfidencc in Governor Hampton which Iocs not exist in Abbeville County.. We nay differ with tho Governor in some natters of minor importance, but I atn urothis convention has not the slightest lisposition to censure him. His courso m a whole we approve. Air. Harris KyJcard, smittivilio?i roted to luy the resolution on tlio tablo. : did not understand the efl'ect of mv rote at that timo; I hrtve a greater ail nlrntion for Governor Haitipton, than for iny other inan living. I intend to get a :opy of the resolutions and present them jefore my club for adoption. Mr. J. E. Uradley, of Long Cane?I roted to table the . resolutions under a I nisapprehension. I propose change my j rote. I will do nothing that implies a vant of confidence in Hampton. Mr. James Wideman, of Long Cane?I roted to table the Resolutions, but result. I recognize in Governor Hampton ho machinery of the wholo State. Most issuredly ho Is a whale, and can furnish ho oil to run the machine. Tho President?Is the Convention eady for tho question? The vote vill*be first taken upon th? resolutions ?fferod by the delegate from Greenwood ua fiubatitute. The Preamble to be Withdrawn. voi. vouiran?i would prcrcr to have ho preamble stricken out. I do not hink tliero Is any serious division. am pleased to hear there is 10 opposition to Governor Hampon. I did not know then that hero was a division in our work. I sup)0se the little criticisms of the Governor lave taken about the shape of my own. Che opposition reminds me of the fly vhich lit upon the horn of an ox. After >einj; there for some time the fly asked he ox if he was becoming burdensome. ?ho ox replied, I neither Knew when you nine nor shall I know when you go away, lampton and the Democracy know of no Imposition worthy of the name. If there hould bo any it will not disturb him or ntcrfere with tho even tenor of his way, ny more than the fly on tho horn of the x. It cannot command more attention ban to receive l'rom Hampton "shoo ly, don't bother me." This convention wing aware of no opposition, I believo it 3 not our duty to hunt it up. Tho fact s, there is 110 opposition to Hampton rhich amounts to anything. We owe noro to Hampton than he does to us. Don't seok trouble but be ready to meet t. We can't go into a nomination for overnor but if Hampton is the best nan can't wo say so? If the Goveror desires to bo sustained I am willing 3 hold up his hand as Aaron and llur eld up tne hands of Moses. Mr. Blake?I am willing to withdraw lie preamble. 'aiming the Hampton Resolutions. Tho President?Tho resolutions are beire tho Convention, and tho preamble annot be withdrawn without unanimous onsent. Is there objection? The Chair ears none, and the gentleman from Ireenwood withdraws tho preamble to is rosolutions, and they now stand as allows: Jt-iolved, That wc endorse the policy purued by Governor Hampton as eminently ise; that conservatism, the distinguishing >ature of the administration, Is pure l)en>ocicy, nnd he who disregards It would rob tho nrly of Its vital principle. Rewired, Thn* In Governor Hampton wc jcognlze a man of whom a century produces lit one, reared hy Providence for a special urpose, our redemption and to whom we k>K ns the only man In South Carolina who jn unify the Democratic party. Jimolved, That for this purpose it Is the uty of the party to nominate Hampton, and , is hi* duty to tho State and to his people to ear the Domocratlc standard once more, that e may preserve our unity. Unsolved, That should Governor Hampton >fuse to serve the State In the capacity of hlef Magistrate, it will he hazarding the ifetv of the State, and upon him who alone in "avert It will rest the responsibility of er relapse into a condition utterly lntolera1c. Is the Convention ready for tho queson ? The vote is diroct-'upon tho adopon of the resolutions. Those in favor f tho resolutions will say "ay." [The trong, hearty, and unanimous response liowod that' the delegates were as one inn in support of Hampton. The Pre?iucnt?Those opposed will say "no." [Not one voice was heard in responso and tho President announced that the resolutions ot tlio gentleman from Greenwood were unanimously adopted.] On motion, tho convention adjourned to meet on Sale Day in May, unless sooner convened by order of the JPoesident. E. B. GARY, Sccrctary. The Lien Law. An Act to.secnre landlords and persons making advances. Suction i. He It cniiotcd by the Senate anil House of Representatives of the State of .South Carolina, now met anil sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That an Act entitled "An Act to amend secrinnw inwl :'Jt t*v 190 i\t T?nvf?i?rl Statute*, relative to liens on crops, approved June 8,1877, be and the same Is hereby repealed. Sue. 2. If any person or persons shall make any advance or advances, cither In money or supplies, to nny person or persons employed, or about to engage In the cultivation of the soil, the person or persons so maklngsuch advance or advances, shall he entitled to a lien on the crop, which may he made during the year upon the land In the cultivation of which the advances so made have been expended, in preference of all other liens existing or otherwise, to the extent of such advance or advances: Provided, an agreement in writing shall be entered into before such advance Is made to this eireet, In which shall be specified the amount to be advanced, or In which a limit shall be llxed beyond which the advances, if made, from time to time, during the year, shall not g>; Sec. a. If any person making such advances shall make an amdav.it before the Clerk of the Court of the County In which such crop Is, that the person to whom such advances liave been made Is about to sell or dispose of his crop, or in any other way Is about to defeat the Men herein before provided for, accompanied with a statement of the amount then due, It shall be lawful for him to issue his warrunt, directed to any of the Sheriff's In this State, requiring them to seize the said crop, and, and, after due notice, sell the same for cash and pay over the net proceeds thereof, or so much thereof as may be necessary, in extinguishment of the ainohnt then due: Provided, however, That If the person to whom such advances have been made shall, within thirty days after such sale has been made, give notice In writing to the Sheriff, accompanied with the affidavit to this elfect, that the amount claimed Is not Justly dn<\ that then It shall be the duty of the said Sherlif to hold the proceeds of such sale, subject to the decision of the Court, upon an Issue w mill >iiikii uu jiiiiuc up itiiii eri uuw 11 lur 11 mi at the next succeeding terra of the Court of Common Pleas for the County In which the person to whom such odvnnees have been made resides, in which the person who makes such advances shall be tne actor. Hkc. 4. That the above sections shall be subjected to the provisions of the following sections of this Act: Skc.o. That each landlord loaslng lands ft r agricultural purposes shall have a prior and preferred lien lor rent to the extent of onethird of all crops raised on his lands, and enforclble in th?* same manner as liens lor advances, which said lien for rentshull be valid without recording or filing. Sec, 0. That overy lien for advances and for rent, wheh the agreement Is for more than one-third of the crop, shall be tiled in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for the county in which the lienor resides, within thirty days from tho date of the lien, and said Hen for rent over one-third of the crop shuil thereby be made valid; and he shall keep an Index of all such liens so flIed';'for each of which he shall receive fifteen cents from tho party filing the same, and this shall be sufficient record of the same. Sec. 7? That the first and third sections of this Act shall be and remain of force for one year from the ratification thereof. Approved March 4tli. 1878. > # ? Andkbson, C. IT., S. C., March 18, *1878. Editors Pre** and Banner: Permit me, through your columns, to extend an invitation to the military comnaniesof Abbeville county, to participate m the military parade and review, appointed for Anderson on the 27th of March, instant. Tho connnandcr in chief Governor Hampton, Adjutant and Inspector General Moise, and other distinguished visitors will be in attendance. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Brig. Gen., 11th Brigade, 3d Divis. Cav. TO THE Mv customers know that I have heretol in savm, quality aim prices. Tlic time has come when these gooi the North and West. 1 do not tfo backwards, but continually new styles. I have made reduction* in p pcn.se to place in your hands a Price List I respectfully invite you to call and exa ini? elsewhere. Orders by mail will recci It would make the list too largo to desa Bedroom, Parlor Suits, Dining Room, Ofti Secretaries, Dwarf Libraries, and Book 0 this list contains only a few of the prices PAULOR 8U1TKS.?Six Chulrs, IlulrClotli or Reps, 8-1, &24, 82S. PARLOR ROCKERS.-Carved Top, Hair Cloth or Rep. Sli.no, SI 1.00,814.00,817.00. MATTRESSES.?Straw and Cotton, $1.50. 81.00; Shuck and Uotton, 88.75, $4.25; Cotton ?1.00 SIDEHOARDS.?Marble Tops. 820, 125.510, $3.5, 840, $45, 850; Marble tops upwards to 81.50. PARLOR SUITS.?Seven pieces. Hair Cloth or Reps, 84.5,8.50,800, S70,8S0,#00, $100.812o; Mine pieces, Leather or Cane, 81o0; Eight pieces, Fine, upward* to $450. CHAMBER SUITS.?Imitation Walnnt or Oak, 820-Ten pieces, solid head, canted top, 824, $28,33-1, $40, $45, $.50. DRESSING CASES.?Tcn pieces, $40, 815, 850,$.55, SCO; Ten pieces Walnut $70, $M), 890, 8100, ten pieces W alnut upwards to $000. CHAIRS.?Cano seat, per half dozen $5.75, Cane seat, Dining half dozen, $*.75, Cane seat bent Dlnlnx per half dozen $10.00, Split sent per -half dozen 83.50, Best Cane seat, $4.7.5, ^RWICKItsl-Wood Sent Arm.' 82.00; Wood Seat Nurse, $1.00; Cane Seat Nurse, $2.50; Cane Seat Arm. 83.75. WALNUT BUREAU SUITS.-Ten pleecs, enclosed Wash Stand,$35. $45,8.50; Ten pleecs, Marhle top, enclosed Wash Stand,845, S50, $.">5, $00,843; Ten pieces, marble top upwards to 8125 Xn nharpn for frplu'lit. rlrnvairfi or naplcn Thanking you for paat favors, I: October 31, 1877, 12 m. PENDLETON PROPIUETC PENDLETON FOUNDRY & Ml A.TTGTTS MAXUFACTUJ - .1?Tnrn /^/^vnnri ALSO made to order Steam Engines and b< Horse powers, Threshing Machines, 1'iur all sines. Cotton Presses, for hand, Horse or V Repairing done at very low prices. SANTA" HOLiIDA"" THE LAEGESr IN THIS CONSISTING OF TOYS, DOLLS. FRENCJ USE WARE, FANCY SHAKER AND I' RUSSIA Leather Oooods, Walnut Urackcts, CORAL and Plated Jewelry, Ties Gloves, f Collars and Cuffs, MIIjLINERY Ae., a Tour Inspection an A.t / t October 31,1877, 12 m. TOZ Steam I TWESNTT Of which are Now V in the County of . fair Prospect ot a fore long. A Terms canbi plyin II Oct. 31, 1877 tf, Dr. H. D. \ DENl ABBEVILLE, S. C? 0ffi< t i JBSSS^SS iaa In the most conlaj balsam ever une& bj sufferers from pulmonary rtlsenses. .V'? It Is composed of herbal lirodncts, WBWq have a specific effect oo.th* throat jpa lnnrr* 5 detaches from the air cells affilrrltatlnar matter: causes it to be exp??o i i .7.4 (^flatntnarlnn rilbCU) UUU KbUllVO vuv^nn v?iv which produces the cou^lt. A single daw relieves the most distressing paroxysm, soothes nervousners, und enables the sufferer to enjoy quiet. re.;t at night. Being: a pleasant cordial, it tones the weak xtoraarh, and is upocially recommended foi | children. i What others say about TutVs Expectorant. Had Asthma Thirty Years. Baltimore, Ftbrvary 3,1875. " I have had Asthma thirty years, and never found a medicine that hud such a happv effect." W. F. HOQAN, Chirlit St A Child's Idea of Merit. Nxw Oklkans, Novtnbtr 11, 1876 "Tntt's Expectorant is n familiar name in my house My wife thinks it the best medicine in the world and the children My it is * nicer than molassc candy."* NOAH WOODWARO, 101 N. PoydnsSt "Six, and all Croupy." "I am the mother of sixchildrcn ; all of ttieinhavi been crotipy. Without Tutt's Kxpectnrant, 1 don' think they could have survived ionic of the attacks It is a motlur's blessine." MARY 8TEVEN8, Frankfort, Ky A Doctor's Advice. " In my practice, I advise all families to keep Tott" Expectorant, in sudden emergencies, for cooghi croup, diphtheria, etc." i T. P. ELLIS, M.D., Nawark, ft./ Sold by all druffffitU. Price $1.00. Offlc 38 Murray Street, Ktrto York. . !_ ' "THE TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT.' M Tutt'* Pill* are worth their weight in gold.1* REV. I. R. 8IMP80N, Louisville, Kj "Tutt's Pill* lire a ^prcTal"blessing of the nine teenthcentury."-REV. F. R. 08Q00D. Now York "I have used Tutt'ITJUTTortorpor of the Hvei They m superior to any medicine for biliary di? order* ever made.'" I. P. CARR, Attorney s! Law, Augusta, Qi " I hive used Tutt's Pills five years in my familj They are unequaled forcostivenessand biliousness. ' Wlt-S0N' O?org?town, Toxaa *'I hare used Tutt's Medicine with great benefit. W. W. MANN, Editor Mobil* RogisUi "We sell fifty boxe^TutT's Pills to five of ai ethers.1'?SAY RE & CO^^CsrlersvilU, Qa. " Tutt's Pills have milyTo be tried to establis their merits. Thev work like magic." ty. H. BAflRONjJISJJummsr 81, Boston M There is no medicine so well adapted to the cur of bilious disorders as Tutt's Pills." J08. BRUMMEL, Richmond, YirjUli AND A THOUSAND MORE. Bold by drrtgglsts. 25 cent* a box. Offle 33 Murray Street, JTete York, TUTTS HAIR DYE X2TDORSSD. , HIGH TESTIMONY. FROM THZ PACIFIC JOURNAL. ha* h?n ?ad?fy^Tn! MfrlTISflw Tor*. ' which restores youthful beauty to the hair. B That eminent chemm dm succeed**! in n producing a Hair Dve which imitate* H nature to perfection. Old bachelors may now rejoice." 9 Price $1.00. Ofllcn 8.1 Murray St., I 0 y?w York. Sold by all druggist*. BLACE ALPACAS. "i i ANOTHER lot of the most superior goo<l ever otl'ered fHeautlful BlucksJ from t 75 ct.s, Just received at the EMPORIUM OP FASHIONS. February 27, 1878. PUBLIC, ~~" Auousta, Ga., Aujrust 1.1877. fere led the "Furniture" trade of the South Is can be purchased as cheap from me as ii raise the standard of my goods, and ad< rices wherever possible," and spared no ex that will help you to purchase goods, mine my stoctf and prices before purchas ve as tnucli attention as if given in person ribe and copy nil the different prices o ice, Standing Parlor and Ladies' Desks uses, manufactured by me, and therefore of goods kept by me. BUREAS.?Imitation Wnlnut and Glnsi 97.7!). jty.75, Walnut and Gin**, Sl.'t.T.i, 517.9 Walnut quarter Marble and Glaus Sl'J.W, $34.0 SiiS.OO, fJ 1.00; Walnut- full Marble and GIhh and upwards loSlUO.OO. . BKDSTKADS.?No. 1 Bed $2.25, No. 2 Bc< 82.7;i, No. 3 Bed Solid Head. 4 feet, fi luchCB hlgl $3.75, No. 4 Solid carved top,o ft. 6 in. hlgl 54.00, No. o Bed Solid curved top, Frcnoh JK.Wl No, 1 Bed Walnut, carved top, ti feet hlgl S7.75, No. 2Bed Walnut, solid head, carvedto| 6 feet tf In high S9.75, No S Bed Walnut, 8oll< head, carved top, 7 feet fi In high $11.73, No Bed walnut, solid head, carved top, 8 feet8 In high $14,00. n.V)Mi3iAnj'o.?IIIIIIHI,.U.I ?>uiiiui ;I,I? Walnut enclosed 8-1,00, Walnut Marble top $00 WARDROBES.?Walnut S17. Walnut tw? drawers $19, Walnut two drawori?drop handle: curved top 822, SU), Walnut two draw, droj handle, carved top, fancy panels 835. TABLES.?Round or Square 81,50. Wolnu centre, draw 83,00, Walnut Centre Marble to] 87,00, 8S.00,89,00, 812.00, 818,00, 820,00, 525,00, TOWEL RACKS.?'Walnut 50, 31.00, 51,50 S,00,84,00. HOFAS.?I<arc? Hair Cloth or Reps, carvct ton SIK.m, S24, m TET?-A-TETI?S.?Tete $15,00 $10,75, $19,76 821,75. ng. remain, vonrs respectfully. o. V. DeGEAAF. & BROS )RS OF TIIE ?fc BOARDMAX ICHINE WORKS iTA, OA. HERS OF THE rOlST PLANTER lilcrs, Pnw Mills, Grist Mills, Flour Milli ips. Iron Itailing, Water Wheels, Gin Goarlnj Vutcr Powers. Oct. 31,1877 12 m. CLAUS? r GOODS r STOK EVER 5 giTY: [I AND GKRMAX FANCY GOODS, JAPAN N'DIAN WOKK-HAHKET.S. Wall rockets, Mottoo Frames, &c. *llk, Linen and Embroidered Ilankercblefs t unusually LOW PRICES. id Orders Solicited. I. H. TRUMP'S. jNU. HKUA V Snvi'jiil, BR'S ingines, " THRBE3 forking Successfully i Anderson, with a s many morebePrice List and 3 had by apg tQ I. TOZER, COLUMBIA, S. C. VILSON, CIST-, ,1 :e Over the Post Office. V > ' State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville.. S.S. Marshall and J. W. W. Marshall, Executors, Plaintiffs, Against John G. Boozer, Dafonclaiit. Notice of aLAicntion to Substitute Burnt gft Kccords. / ' To John G. Boozer, Defendant. YOU hereby required to answer the application in this case and to serve a copy of your answer on the subHcriber at his olHce at Abbeville C'6urt I House, within twenty days after the aerl j vice horoof. exclusive of the day of ser' vice: If you fail to aiiswor the opplication as aforesaid, the Plaihtiffs will auk. leave of the C'lerk of Court of said county, to substitute a new judgment for tho ' original, obtained against you, on the 8th . of March, 18B7. for the sum of eight hundred and tiftv dollars: SAMUEL C. CASON, . ? . . Plaintiffs Attooniey. To the Defendant John Q. Boozer, who is absent from the State. Take notice, * ! that a copy of the aforesaid application ! I hiis been tiled this dav. in tfaa ohm nf th? 1 Clerk of the Court of said County. . SAJkfUEL C. CASOX, Jan. 16, 1878. Plalntifft' Attorney, , Bumble Bee, > Home Again, > ; Peculiar, r; ; Figaro. : i BLACKWELL'S " Durham Smoking Tobocco. CHEWING TOBACCO " f\F all kinds, from 10 cent* to 50-eent* a \J Plug, from 60 cent* to a 91.50 a i. nound. i PIPES. ^ b A new lot of Fancy Pipe* Jtwt rtecirM ? 7JAMES M. LAWSON. J; Octobor 17, i877j tt > r S PLANTATION SUPPLIES - CONSTANTLY ON HIND. c ? f-o-ft ? U" CORN, OATS, MEAL, FLOUR,. BACON MOLASSES, SALT, SUGAR, COFFEE TEA in large or araali quantities. PLOW- . I- STOCKS, PLOWS, HOES, AXES, TRACECAHINS, &c? Ac., - I? 'W.-iJi M mj.iw \ GUANO ON BEST TEEMS. a.,: ' aliu inu wan is ana n?cemuiep.. or th? farmer ourefully considered and prepared for. Hpeclal Inducement* offend the plan tor. Before making your arrangements eta where, give us u trial. We will exert Ourselves to give ciitlreBntUOetlon. < ? - W. JOEL SMITH & SON. Jan. 10, 1878. ? ~ CUT MILLINERY, DHE8S GOODS SHAWLS, BOULEVARDS, FLANNELS, PURS, Is k ND all kind* of WINTKU 000D6, at a J\ uretitlv reduced prices, at the ,. KMPOB1UM OF FASHIONS. /'*>!? Jan. 16,187*. . State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. IX THE PROBATE COtJBT. ?x-Pnrte~ Ww. ft'lcklUft. * Petition of Final Discharge. , WM- WICKLIFPR, having applied to th? * ? V Court of Probote for a final discharge from the Admin Ixtratorxhlp of the Katate of I James D. liiill. It I* ordered, that WednewtaV, . the sixth dny of March next, be fixed sitae time for granting Raid discharge. J. Fl LLKH r.YOX, - Feb. 0,187$. J. Pitk, A. C. . T3 r 43 DifferOF DItUOS to arrive at PENNKV8 on oif before Saturday, next. When yoo call tor PILLS, PLASTERS, PERFUMES, PKPPKRK, PARAOPBIC, Ac., Ac., you can have them for the money. ? " Yours truly, *w ' W. T. PENNEY. January 30, 1878. KTotioew 'annual eettjens. A3 LL Admlnlntrntor*, Execntors. Guardian, und Trustees, who are required by law \ to make annual-return* of the receipts and expenditure* of their respective earnlet, wilt do ho at ouee, or be HublccUxl to a rule. J. FULLER LYOK, Judge of Probate Coort, A. C. 1 February 6,1H78. , TAX PAYERS NOTICE. . ' 'V* n .. Returns for town 5taxes mast b? made to me by the tint of ilarch, next, by order of Council. T. P. QUARLFB, January 30, 1878, tf. Treasurer. ~W7C~ BENET, i Attorney at Law. Law Range) Abbeville C. H.? S'C* SCHOOL BOOKS and a supply of fresh stationery. Also a nice supply of note paper and envelopes in boxes. ! EDWIN PABKEB. Feb. 6,187a THE LAST RESORT. NO MORE CREDIT. ? KHl [Intend hereafter to have the Ca?h for mjr Drug* or keep them. This way of selling goods on u promise, that will be paid next Sales-day and next week, and the first time I come to town, nnd all that, and tMn have to beg and entreat, anu advertise, to please pay up 4c., Ac., and worst of all, never get your pay at nil Ik down right foolishness on the part of the seller and worse on the part of the buyer. So no more of It for me If you plensc. Respectfully, W. T. rtENNT. B January 16,1878. % v, H NOtioe I IS hereby Riven to parties on JauirmeDts H and Executions, both Plalntiflfc and Defend- B anut, that L. D. BoWIE, former Clerk of the H Court of Common pleas for Abbeville county, IS has assigned to us for the benefit of ^creditor, |B his costa and fees. Payment thereof U requlr* H id to bo made to us. , |S PERRIN & COTHRAN. B February 13,1S7&. Abbeville. C. If. RE DAY, TAxNiVAUILL & CO, I Manufacturers of and Dealers In 3H CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS, H SADDLES, TRUNKS, HARNESS, B LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS, H SPRINGS, AXLES, CARRIAGE MA- H TERIAL, MACHINE BELTING AND M PACKING, 225 Broad Street, Oppo- B site Central and Globe Hotels, An? KK gusta, Ga. Hj W? a'ro now receiving a large and v?r? H ied assortment of vehicles for business KB or pleasure. A ftill assortment of 1,2 H and 4 HORSE WAGONS, best manufac- H ture, at the lowest prices. Call and ex- B| amine our stock. 89 DAY TA.VjVAHILL St CO* E9I Nov. 7, 1877 , 3m. E9 26 Years in Bed. H IF a man lives 80 years, one third of his life is spent in bed. In order to HB make it comfortable, all persons should H[ use the spring bed, which is now sold so HI low as to be within tho reach of all. For El sale by HQ J. D. CHALMERS A CO. B| Oct. 17, 1877, tf. gH DON'T NEGLECT TO SOW B OATS. a HUY seed that arc I'CRE AND RUST Hi PROOF. Such can be found in any quantity nt WHITE BR0THEE8. M Jan. 9, Is"#, tf. Bm