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^ ? c The Press and Banner. ABBEVILLE, S. C. Br HUGH WILSON & >V. . BWfET. Wednesday, July 10, 1878.2 Geographical Representation. The field of politics in as hard to keep free from "weeds as a cotton-patch from trmaa Thft most careful cnltivation and ', wakeful attention cannot wholly eradi- j cate those political weeds. Pluck them ! ( up, root them out, and bnrn them as you may. they seem to leave their germs behind and ere long they appear as vigorous and as abundant as over. The efforts of preceding generations to destroy j them would appear to have been made in vain, for we have to take onr hoe in hand and weed our rows just as our fathers did. | Around no subject in the domain of politics do more fallacies cluster and flourish than around the subject of representation ; and those noxious woeds appoar to be growing vigorously in this State ana to find a congenial soil and at- j mosphere in this County. Some of the | press and all of the demagogues are busy i disseminating tho fallacious doctrine that ! wo must have geographical or local rep- ' reaentation, that is, that in selecting men < to represent us in the legislature or in i Congress, or even to fill the various of" ? ^nnnfrr n-a oilAnlfl fin rices ui ?>uuo uuu vwm.vj, ..v ? , so with an eye to geographical distribution, as if the rule were so much representation to the square milo. When in Rome newspaper A nominates B as a fit and proper person to fill some office of j honour, trust, or emolument, forthwith C publishes a letter objecting to B, why? ( ?not because he is not well-qualified, not . because ho is in any way unworthv, but simply because D, who lives in the same town or district already has a high ofilce, and therefore the proper man to nominate is E who possesses the indispensable qualification of living somewhere else in an unrepresented region. B may be a much abler and better man than E, no matter, he has the misfortune to liye near D. The advocates of this doctrine would have us to ignore all that relates to fitness or unfitness of candidates hut to beware of doing the great and unpardonable wrong of honouring more than one man in any city, county, or township. This is a most mischievous doctrine. It strikes at the root of all true representation. It stands in the way of men of merit and works for the self-soeking demagogue. It demoralizes the public wind and blinds the people to their best Tt (toe-rndes roDrcscntativc I offices bm being positions of honour as well -as profit, to being places of profit emly, *id as such to be sought for not by uten cf pure ambition and unquestioned me/it but only by the needy politicians who depend ou offico-seeking for their toread and meat. It suits admirably this tumorous and unscrupulous class of greedy, needy politicians to look on the ballot-box as if it were a pepper-box "which should shake and scatter salaried offices equally over the Stato and the "county, and see that no placo is sprinki led bom thickly. This pernicious doctrine should be (lisv. -countenanced and despised. The honourable offices in the gift of the people should not be considered as a pension-fUnd for tho benefit of the people, or as favours to be given to tho men who will creep low-oat and cringe humblest to obtain them. Let them not be apportioned geographi-cally, but let tho State offices be filled by .the best men in the State and the County - offices by the best men In the County, i ? South Carolina is a unit and it should not :give her a thought whether her high officials are from the up-country or the low- . frmntww if ?n 1*. thfiv are the best aud ? ablest among her tons. Abbeville conn- ; ty is a unit, and she should be careful only to fill her offices with the men best 1 fitted for tho duties, and to send to Columbia those of her sons who can best ( and most worthily represent her there. l If P ure the stream, It matters not The spot from which it bunt, , and it matters not whether our six repre- i sentatives bo all from Savannah Side or ! all from Saluda Side, all from one town, ship, or even all from one family, if only they be tho best and ablest men among the candidates. Hampton struck the < keynote of tho campaign when he said at Anderson and here in Abbeville: " Send yonr best men." Let that test be applied to oar candidates, and let ns seud our best men, irrespective of their local habitation. The Charleston News and Courier. This State has reason to be proud of the J New* and Courier. Its enterprise, ener- , gy and ability are unsurpassed even in American journalism. Its issues last 1 -week were a wonder to ail. Oue corres- ' pondent was interviewing Redmond?tho Southern Rob Roy?away in our mountain hW<nau?i. nnnfhor WM fpllintr tho I terrible story of the Azov's voyage to Africa and the arrival of the negnxs of the J Exodus in Liberia. Both are doing good j work. Mr.'Williams is opening the eyes i of the blind and showing the negro how < much better it is for him to stay here in a j civilized country. Mr. McKinley is ex- j posing the frauds and oppressions of the f revenue officers and telling the pitiful J tale of the wrong and injustice done to ? the dwellers in our mountains. In the i innumerable army of newspaper corres pondents we know of no one who writes j better English than McKinley, or who throws a livelier interest or greater ; charm around the subject he treats. We strongly urge him to publish a novel. \ We give him a taking title, "The Ro- . mance of Redmond.'' < The Ladd Murderers. Elsewhere we publish the ablo argu- i ment of Solicitor Cothran against the < transfer of the trial of the Ladd murderers, In Pickens County, from tho State Courts to the United States Courts. The Judge has reserved his docision, but wo believe there is little doubt that Judge Kershaw will reruse the motion. The United States Courts have never been invested with the right to try such cases nA nAnofftr Kovinrr l^pn nVAVIflAH Kv MV t ? "J the State for an offence of this kind, Mftttison, a revenue murderer, who killed a citizon near Honea Path several yeas ago, by thia dodge, got his ease transferred to the United States Court and has never been tried, and in all probability never will be. This same Mattison is dow In the employ of the Gov ernment. Commencement Week. Last week was commencement weok , at Due West, and was an unusually interesting one. Although we have given much space to matters which occurred there, we have given but a slight account of what occurred. Anvthimr like a full account would take op moro room than we have In our paper. Tho hospitality of Due West is unequalled. We have never seen a moro pleasant commencement We were glad to be there. There is at present a great propensity to write for newspapers, as ruav havn been observed from our paper recently. All right, gentlemen ; let us hear from you. It makes the paper interesting. The reader will boar in mind, however, that we are responsible for nobody'e views except our own. The innocent Kovenue officers who have been killing wiekad mountaineers on suspicion are out in a card. Bo innocent. 2 2 Big Days at Due West. Interesting Programme-Fine MusicEloauftnt Soeeches. and a -? - r Good Time Generally, _/ c~ I For a week previous to Thursday, the 4th of July, the Professors and the students of the two colleges wore making preparations for the close of the session. We learn that the examinations in both colleges were all that could be desired? the students as a whole, showing remarkable progress in their various studies. Some of the incidents which occurred before Wednesday arc put down in skeleton form below, but for Wednesday's and Thursday's exercises wo have sjiven more space. It ts out of our power to give a full account of everything. We bave said but little of the music and the accomplished ladies to whom we are indebted for so enjoyable a treat. To give the musical programme with the merited remarks of the various pieces would make a book. THE LITERARY SOCIETIES. The preliminary examinations in Erskine College were begun on Thursday of last week. On Friday evening the Euphemian and Philomathean Societies eclubrated their anniversaries in their respective halls. Mr. J. I. McCain of Tennessee, was charged with the duty of delivering the diplomas in the Euphemian Society, Mr. Jolin is. juonner, respondingi in behalf of the senior class. Tho Rev. I Robert Lathan, of York, delivered the I medal oration, presenting the following medals to the successful competitors: Freshman class medal, best declaimer, Mr. B. C. II. Grier; Sophomore class medal, bestdebator, J. II. Miller; Junior ulass modal, best essayist, H. D. Lindsay. Preparatory department, distinction for general excellence, John Dodd. At the same time that the Euphemians were thus amusing themselves tho Philnmatheans were engaged in a somewhat similar entertainment at their hall, lion. J. L. Orr, of Anderson, presiding. Tho first thing on tlie programme was a debate on the question "Should the representative be bound by the will of his constituents?" The affirmative was maintained by Mr. James Boyce of North Carolina, and Mr. Charles "A. Douglass, of Winnsboro', assumed tbo negative. After an interesting debate tho clialr decided in favor of the affirmative. The society diplomas were then presented to the members of the graduating class connected with the society by Mr. John M. McQueen, of Cheraw. The following young gentlemen then received the medals offered bv tho society: P. Lee, preparatory department medal, best extract reader; J. U. Cook, freshman class modal, best declaimer, W. >V. McMorris, sopnornore muuai, best essayist; John M. McQueen, junior medal, best debater. MISSIONARY SOCIKTY. Saturday night the Missionary Societ}' held its meeting, and was addressed by Dr. R. A. Ross and Rev. Robert Latlian. Both of whom made short but timely addresses, after which an election of officers was held, with the following result: President?Rev. J. N. Young; VicePresident?Dr. J. L. Miller ; Secretary? K. S. Galloway, Esq.; Treasurer?H. M. Young, Esq. SUNDAY'S WORK. The Baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday morning. Rev. S. B. Jones, who had been chosen for this occasion, was suddenly taken sick and could not attend. Rev. R. A. Ross, of York, was chosen to fill the appointment. He chose as his text, Heb. vii, 25, "Wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Doctor Ross is an able and interesting speaker. In treating his subject, he presented the Calvanistic Doctrine of Election in strong terms, so strong indeed, that it might seem very discouraging to any who have doubts as to whether or not they were included in the number of the "elect." The preacher held the attention of the congregation throughout. If we might ventnre to make a criticism upon thelreverend gentleman's method ot expression, it is upon what appeared to us to be something approaching ineverence in the use of that sacred Ifame which we are tauirht never to mention except with profoundly reverential awe. During the sermon he used God's name at least thirty times, and, as it apj>earod to us, without that reverence with which it should be spoken. The ancient people of God had so awful a reverence for the great incommunicable Name, the sacred Tetragrammaton, that whenever it appeared in the text, there was given a marginal reading which contained another of the names of Deity, so that the reader used that, instead oY the name Jehovah as in the text. "Jehovah" is equivalent to our word "Lord," the most awful of names. Bnt this, Dr. Ross seemed to have overlooked, for in his prayer, instead of following the injunction, when ye pray, pray after this manner, *'Our Father? Ac," in a loud tone of voice, commenced abruptly "Lord God ! (?*c.,?in a manner shocking to the religious sensibilities of some at least of his auditors. And another thing, which may appear to bo trilling, but for which we have the highest authority which takes it out of the category of trifles, in makiug his supplications for the "forgiveness of our sins," he never once indicated that the condition imposed of their forgiveness, is, that we shall "forgive them who trespass against us." Sunday afternoon Rev. J. E. Prcssly, of Coddle Creek, N. C., preached from the text, "Behold the Lamb of God that taketh the sins of the world." Sunday night Rev. J. L. Hemphill, of Charlotte, delivered a well prepared, timely and eloquent sermon from Ecc., xi, C. THE UNDER ORADUTES ON TIXE ROSTRUM. On Monday evening tlio annual con:ests in declamations and essay reading ^ame off in Lindsay Ilall, students of the unior and sophomoro classes participate. The following was the order of ex;rcises: "The Curse of Regulus," L. O. Jowan, Due West, "National Recollections the Foundation of National Character," L. P. Kennedy, Due West; "Resistance to Tyranny," W. W. McMorris, Newberry; "War Destructive to all Governments," J. A. Stewart, Ninety-Six; 'Conversation as an Art," H. D. "Lindsay, Due West; "Ambition?its offects," J. M. McQueen, Cheraw; "Moral Principle, the Criterion of National Prosperity," M. W. Pressle}', Coddle Creek, N. C.J 'Life is seldom adorned with the Rose of Enjoyment," J. G. Sitton, Due West. The * essays and orations evinced the jareful preparation which had been given them by the several young gentlemen, md the large audience dispersed, evilently well pleased with the manner in which the speakers had acquitted themselves. Tuesday evening having been appointed for a contest in forensic dispu-! tation the hall was again filled with an eager audience, desirous of hearing a delate npon the question, "Should the infliction of capital punishment be continued in the United States?" The affirmative was maintained by Messrs. J. L. it* ir irs?_ UVUIU UiJVt *T . II. rilt'lAUU Wi iJU?henian Society, and the negative by lessrs. H. W. Harris and J. T. Chalmers of the Philomathoan Society. At the conclusion of tho arguments, which wore ail very tine, the judge*, consisting of Hon. M. C. Butler and Messrs. <>. S. Mower and J. H. Rico, reserved their decision. Commit Bay in Ersiiie. WEDNESDAY. Wednesday was a bright day, and the hundreds of visitors who were early thronging the streets indicated a day of unusual activity and bustle for the claw-; sic groves of tho quiet littlo village of Duo West. For weeks tho Professors and the students of the two colleges had been looking forward with anxious interest to this occasion, while the citizens had been active in their preparations to greet and welcome the immense concourse who wot-e expected to honor them by their presence and approving smiles. The Commencement at Due West is always an occasion of interest and enjoyment, and especially is this true of the last literary feast. "The attendance was never larger, the good order was unsurpassed, the ladies never looke^ more charming nor were the beaux ever more gallant, the hospitality and good cheer of the citizens were never excelled, the intellectual entertainment was superb, the musical treat was superlatively exquisite and displayed a talent and culture inoomparable, while the "heart within and the God o'er head" added the climax to this grand occasion. At nine o'clock the young gentksmen of Erskine College formed a procession at the post office and marched over the stile ttirough the shady grove to Lindsay Hall where "an innumerable company which no one could count," were awaiting their arrival. Taking their seats on the rostrnm, l)r. Wrier, tne able ana distinguished President and eminent divine, announced that the exercises of the day would now be commenced, and that } }* the Rev. J. E. Frierson, I). D., of Andcr- (l!' son, would invoke the divine blessing up- ra on this meeting. After tJie praver, in in mr. j. u. box's Kit, ol Of of Due West, .is the first orator of tot the day, came forward and discoursed upon the "Power o? Association." The young orator being thrown tor the ^ tirst time before an audience of a thou- pi sand beautiful young ladies, to say notli- th ing of the scores of distinguished law- se vers, the man}' learned divines, and a dozen talkative newspaper reporters, p, seemed somewhat embarrassed when he ni commenced tospeakbuthe soonovercame cl< that little difficulty, and finally acquitted ll< himseir quite- handsomely '.as a clear thinker, a fair writer, and as a collegiate e., d eel aimer. i e AI >tn. j. boyce, jn., eii of King's Mountain, X. C., with an easy pen went n little into History una snoweu ui from what a little beginning the govern- ?n ment of the United .States had sprung, ,il and asked "When shall we bo stronger?" ln' The orator said that if we continue to ty concentrate our own exertions, as our m forefathers had concentrated their efforts, lu he would predict a glorious future for ^ the people of America. it MR. W. O. BRADLEY, of Milway, with tho best of rhetoric and ^ with well rounded sentences, reasoned v? upon the "Vanity of Human Grandeur." th He cited as proof of his position the er rise and fall of Napoleon, as well as the various fortunes of Rome and ^ Greece, which with apt illustrations from tj, the poets formed an excellent composi- Pi tion that was delivered in a manner highly satisfactory to his friends. j? SIR. C. A. DOUGLASS, w p< of Winnsboro, is an ardent speaker, and d* has some of the powcrsof oratory, which |>' he may in future years develops to his t|. advantage. On this occasion he reasoned w upon "American Liberty?Its Dawn and ui Meridian Spendor." ... 1 si MR J. W. FRAXKLIX, el VI of Clinton, now followed with a well gi written speech upon "What's in Name." al Ho thought there was little advantage in a high sounding name, as the man of p. mental greatness would surmount all pi j difficulties, and by way of illustration al- in luded to the early life, and successes of j"* Shakespeare, Dickens, DeGenliss, DeSteal, Madame Roland of Franco, and concluded by a beautiful tribute to rc our own Stonewall Jackson. j"? MR. J. K. 1IEXRT, 0" of Due West, went outside tho usual course and delivered an oration on the j| monosyllable, "No," which has so often ol given pain to the infatuated heart. The audience were much amused and were n) often convulsed with laughter, llis re- j, marks about tho arts to which the ladies re resort to beautify themselves left the im- ei pression that he was familiar with some P traitor in the female camp, for how else ? rrmi<} ho find out that tho ladies washed rt theirfaccs in butter milk, and left tho|ii soured lacteal fluid there during the st night, and that they slept with their beau- r ^ tiful hands encased in kid cloves, and that S tlioy spent hours before tno mirrors In tl the morning after having their charming w curls firmly clasped for the nightin inflex- 1' ible irons? At the exposure of the secrets of the boudoir many laughed, but y others of the ladies promised to say "No" n to Mr. Henry if he should express the ci tender passiou to them. . MB. A. S. KENNEDY, * f1 In a talented young gentleman of Due West ? was of a more serious turn of mind than tN Mr. Henry, and directed the attention of "j his hearers to "Decision of Character," and treated his snbjcct in asolidaud oi practical stylo, the composition of which tl was concise and clear, revealing much 6' thought and care iu its preparation. The delivery was alike creditable to himself n and the College at which he was graduate ui ing. His attainments are good, and his !< natural endowments aro sufficient to en- ? able him in afterlife to rise to distinction and usefulness. ft MR. W. T. MATHEWS, ui of Wolfsvilie, N. C., brought under Jt thought "National Antipathies," and it entertained the audience for ten minutes n> on the idiosyncracies of the difieront na- n tionalities and the necessity for a more ^ I Intimate relationship and a better nnaer- C( standing of the motives and designs of ai each. He had given the subject thought tfr and his speech reflected his information on this subject. . p] MR. NEILL E. PRES8KT, jj? of Coddle Creek, N. C., raised his thoughts to a higher sphere?the spiritual jt world?and referred in chaste and elegant pi language to the infinity of God's "Design in Creation." This speech was distin- al tinguished for the research and study d) which had been bestowed upon it. The tr speaker possesses in a good degree tho ri power of orator}*. lie was tho last of the cc graduating class to speak. ^ The Uaccclanrcntc Address. After an excellent piece of mnsic by ^ tho Abbeville Silver (.'ornet Band, Rev. hi W* M. Grier, D. D., the President of the ei College and one of the most learned and sn intellectual members of the Associate ? Reformed Church, proceeded at twelve 8t o'clock to deliver the Baccalaureate Ad- tr dress to the graduating class, and for its in intrinsic merit, its beanty of thought, j:h and its purity of expression, we givo tne entire text below, which will well repay n, the trouble of a perusal: vi Young Gentlemen: This Is the day of your graduation. To-morrow is the day American Independence. That was the birthday of all t.hnt. Is lrlorinns and nrpplous In Amorlmin Ro publicanismand American Institutions? that , was the commencement of a national fi career which tlie profound sagacity of the tj giants of those days, dared not anticipate?a career without a precedent and as yet without A a parallel. This day lt> to you the commencement of a new em. It is to you the beginning of a career in a new sphere, with new tc hopes and new responsibilities. This coinci- 0( dence suggests the line of thought In these tl parting words. ? Already breathing something of the inspi- . ration of our national anniversary, we would 18 have yon remember that you are Americans, a It has been thought a tine sentiment of a eelebrated orator ot our own land, that he anticipated the day when it would be the proud- TT est boast of man, "I am an American." In t repeating this sentiment what school-boy has not caught something of the fiery glow of its author and shared In his patriotic enthusl- X asm? The rosy expectation is perhaps nearer its realization, than even the sanguine patrl- ei ot hoped. Sir Anthony Froude, England's charming historian, writes in a lato review article, "if I were asked to say what England -V had aone to command the admiration of future ages, it would be enough if I were to point to America. Americans are the peo- ,,, pie of the future." This child of England is 7' more than all the triumphs of Nelson, Mailborough or Wellington. Looking along the track of England's wonderful march?weigh- i, ing In the balance with practiced skill uer grand achievements in literature, science and j, art, the thoughtful historian linds her proud- :}: est, most enuuring mouumciu in Amcrica. If the Euglishman thus gloriesin America, if he is win thus forget the years of bloody war, with f? their humlliutliigdel'eat to English arms, with what pride may we lisp the name and recite * the history of our own our native land. It th has a history not only to bo learned by heart, L" but to be stuaieu?u nistory crowued wtth les- f sons of sober wisdom for tue citlze? anil pa- J" triot. lc Ascitlzensofthlsrepublicyou havereeeived j a noble heritage-purchased by blood and trea- I: sure, and preserved and transmitted by the ': wisdom and fidelity of those who have lived : before us. You now enter upon the inherl- " tance which hus been so dearly bought and so \ sacredly guarded. Let uslooft for a moment at this lnnerltance. It Is an Inheritance of , the highest civil liberty in union with the surest guarantees against social discord and L anarchy. This union of liberty with order, of ' freedom with power, has been the govern- . mental problem of the ages. There have been scores of communities that have had f the one or the other. There has been despot- , ism, oligarchy, monarchy more or less limited L all having a preponderance of power; all im- , perilling, if not nctually trampling the inaIlenable rights of the individual. On the other os hand, fearful revolutions have spawned their mobocracy, comimmiwn, socialism where lib- .r erty has become license, where each man lms . > becomea law untohlmself, and where the an- ? thorlty of recognized governments Is Ignored. Now, to unite In their highestcombinatlons .. these two elements of government Individual C( iiucuvui utiu Miv ui mc kiwuvr, in jj| the lofty achievement of American Republlcanlsin. This Is the problem worked out by t<, such men as Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton unci Marshall. We hnvo not only a beautiful theory, but that theory developed in Us successful application for a century. Lord Hroughuui, In speaking of the government of the Lnited States, says: "The regulation of such a union upon pre established principle* 1 the formations of a system of government A ana legislation in which the different sub- ? Jects shall be not Individuals, but States, the application of legislative principles to such a body of States, and the devising means for ci keeping Its Integrity as a federacy. this is the m very greatest refinement in social policy to m which any state of circumstances has ever ni flven rise, or to which any age has ever given sj lrth." You have here a wonderful and pi matchless framework that has attracted her 01 attention and called forth the adminlstra- 11 tion of tho greatest intellects and the wisest ai statesmen of ^modern times. Its con- pi servatlsm in its integrity, in all its nice ad- fr Justmonts and wise adaptations Is placed In tue nanus orthe rising generation, especially d< the educated youn^ men of the country?e*- m pecially,allow ine to add, the educated youth ai of the South. The South is to-day whRt she es ever has been, the conservative Influence In hi tblB government. That fearful struggle )i which for four long years taxed the energies m and consumed the resources of this country, ei ?.AO C?An fVi'o AnwnAat onl/irn? ???"*- ? it no vuo uvuwi o tuincoii omu owibUiii yg \J? w test against those tendencies, to destroy the constitution of our fathers, to disregard rights ui sacredly guaranteed, culminating In a per- m sistent and delimit interference with a do- in meatic Institution. Gentlemen, our efl'ortof ai resistance, perhaps I should say of self-de- tl fence, has passed luto history as a "Lost ffl Cause." It is a libel. Is eternal truth lost i>< when strong-handed might and Intolerant n( bigotry builds its faggot fires and consumes ir the faithful martyr? Can that cause be lost Cc which developed a heroism in danger, a forti- -w tude in adversity, a patience in suffering Sf which has moved to generous praise those tti whoonceonly sneered? Cau any cause be lost k Jn which trained and disciplined a generation o most exalted virtue? Gin that causc'bc ost' which latoly witnessed the triumph of j principles In tiiat Irresistible public sentient which drove with its whips of indiumt denunciation, a bayonet usurpation jra that palladium of our liberty, the halls Legislation. Ours has been Dial.paradox history fuot uncommon) a victorious dtflt. l'lie \^liirlffldg of time brings abo*t'1l?''resnges anijjvruth Is sure of its v?R!Icatlon? s educated yourtk men of this conservative cUon, wff urge you to cherish those prlncios wtalclr eoii&tUute the glory, theVuruu^lh; e safety of this union. Familiarize yourlves with that beautiful machinery,that adirabie Inter-relation of parts which esents a perfect roubded whole of many. St udy that wonderful compact which shuns ike the weakness of separate Independents and the peril of a centralized accumulajn of power. As those who love the eonstitlon as it was, as those who cherish the lion of suites, as the most valuable of all rthly blessings to the citizen, iis those who el a just pride in the progress and success of merican Institutions, as those who may ?im a share in all their renown and glory, ic for your country. Labor for that Amerin ''balance of power," for that one subornation of the various branches of governent which makes this country the land of e free. But more than this. You have received an heritance of religious as well as civil liber. The religious leature of the early settleent is the all-absorbing one. It makes up > History. it ovtrsnuuows un ui,uur?. iuv :ry name applied to the original colonists .scribes a religious scct rather than a nation, was devotion to deep religious convictions at drove to voluntary exiie the Puritans ol upland and that brought them to these esteru shores, peopled only by sav;e beasts, and men yet more savage. In de>ut and reverent fear of Jehovah they laid e corner stone of this grand fabric of govument, And while inviting the oppressed all lands to its safe protection, while in)klng the spirit of religious freedom, still is temple was dedicated tothechrlstlanlty of iC Reformation as the liomeof evangelical -otestantism. This beyond all question was iC prevailing type of religious beliefamong ie colonists of this country. They sought r it a home not where it might dwell, but here it should grow and thrive tin 1: snoum )ssess the land. While the Papist, the inli;i uud Atheist were not only not excluded it protected, protected in all their rights, in icir etl'orUi to propagate their errors, still icy would render such errors so alien to the hole spirit and temper of the country, so icongeniat to the cherished beliefs and armost sympathies of the people that in icer loneliness they would ny to other lines and seek other company. Uy the unii-rsal prevalency of a strong Protestant relious sentiment they would make infidelity id l'opery such exotics that they would ither and die from the want of vitalizing r. It is true that this desire has only been irtlally realized. With free speech and a free ress, and a continuous stream of foreign imiignition, not a few ol' the ell'ete heresies of urope have here taken root. As you lind ?rc every nationality, so you find here rery form of religion and irrciigon, But it Is ill true that the religion of our fathers, a ligion built upon the uncorrupted word. (?Plved in its entirety as a divine, miraculusly attested revelation, is still the religion ' America. Assailed it has been with bitter urelenting hostility. From the days of the evolution to this there have Paines and igersolls who have sneered at the authority r the Bible and who have made war upon it s the enemy of all progress. I must here remind you of another sectiondistinction. In all its history the South us not yet produced such blatant, blaspheious unbelievers. Twenty-live years ago an ninent politician made the statement in a ubllc address that there were three ideas otably prominent in Southern Society, viz: he dignity of man.thepnrity of woman and ic sanctity of religion. I trust there will ever be occasion to withdraw or modify the atement. And I appeal to you as those :ared under the blessed influences of relint. ?.n institution dlstiuctlV hristlan, us those Just taking your place In ic ranks of American citizens, guard 1th Jealous care this sacred patrimony, here are tlrose who would rob this country f It. Depend upon It, whatever may be icir pretensions, they are her worst enemies, tripped of it, all material prosperity, the oblest attainments in science and the randest achlevments of palriotism or phintlirooy are utterly worthless. All history roves it. I warn you against the materialisc teudenccs of this presentgoneration. I exort you aspatriots to resist them. In themilves they are hothlng new. More than vo thousand years ago a writer expressed iem as fully and as accurately as they can 8 now. "We shall he hereafter," says ho is though we had never been, for the breatli r our nostrils is smoke, and a little spark it le moving of our heart, which being extintished, our body shall be turned tonshesand jr spirit vanish as the soft air, and ourjllft lall pass away as the trace of a cloud.' o\v for the results, "come on," says he, "1?: i enjoy the good tilings that are present; t us till ourselves with costly wine and intment; let none of us go without his irt of our voluptuousness." This is the instable logic of materialism In whalevet >rm. Let the spirit of this ncople becomc laterialistic and you insure debasing sensuLity and then either anarchy or despotism, tils is the philosophy of dust and death , is the gospel of dirt. Speaking with authory, it claims to be physical science, but It if ot. Force and life, thought and feeling are r>? mnttf.r iLnd anv assertion that they are, [ that, that they can be the result of mnttei lust be hypothesis and not science. Sucli mjectures may secure a temporary currency id popularity, but they caunot long resisl ic antagonism of piety' and common :?? . with unwavering conildenco in the lumph of truth over such error, with a lofty ltriotic aeal.for the peace, prosperity and glor of America, with a solemn sense of there >ouslbllllyof that trust committed to you y our pious forefathers and above all, with i unfaltering faith in 111m, who is an Intine Spirit, array yourselves with invincible nrpose against every effort to lower the undard of morality or rather to obliterate 1 moral distinctions. Take your places then not only as custolans who have sacred trusts to keep and ansmlt, but as sentiuels who have sacred ghts to guard, and you will servo yout >untry and your generation to purpose, a? iu foster the spirit of American republican' m as embodied in the constitution, and as >u promote the interests and increase the awer of evangelical Protestanism. Would lat we of the suites of this American Union light realize the imaee which burned in the wirt of an Englishman as he wrote with ref ence to England and her colonics: "] iw In Natal a colossal flgtree. It had a cenal stem, but I knew not where the centre as for the branches bent to tbe ground and ruck root there and at each; point a fresh unk Bhot up and threw out new brunches i turn, which again arched and planted lemselves till the single tree had become a rest, and over head was spread a vast dome 1 leaves and fruit which was supported on numerable columns like the roof of some ist cathedral." After Recess. At turoe- o'clock tlio Ilall was again lleel to its utmost capacity, when the and played an excellent piece of music. iter wnicn ur, uner saiu : "It is now my distinguished pleasure i introduce to you as the orator of this jcasion one whom we rightly consider ie embodiment of the culture and Tenement of South Carolina?a man who equally distinguished as a soldier and Statesman? GEX. M. C. BUTLER, nited State! Senator." - The orator chose for his subject "The ecessity of Obedience to Law," and itertained the audience for an hour. 0 spoke as follows: r. President and Gentlemen of the Faculty, Ladies and Gentlemen . 1 do not know that I can better employ the me allotted to me by your distinguished msideratlon in selecting me as the orator of ,1s occasion than by presenting a few retlecons upon "the duty of obedience to law." y mind has been so entirely engrossed since y acceptance of the complimentary invitaan of your committee to address you to-day latlbavenot had time to bestow upon Ihr ibject that thought which I desired. and I ust, therefore, apologise in the threshold for ie crudeness, inartistic nrrangemen t and susrtlcial character of what I shall say. You will, perhaps, conclude?and justly so? mt not being able to speak with that prepaon which the occasion demands, I had not lve spoken at all, but I could not resist the mptation which your invitation olfcred ol >mlng again to visit your charming commuIty, partake of your bountiful and openinded hospitality, breathe once more your uim, i/uiujiii-n tx id show by my presence the deep Interest hlch I feel in your noble work, even If 1 >onld fall to come tip to the measure of your cpectatlons and not do Justice to you or to i.vself in my effort to entertain you and In erforming my part of your programme. I el, however, that your am lability and kindess wllicredlt to my good Intentions what I tnl 1 fall short of in my performance. This subject Is a very commonplace one, afrdlng little opportunity for rhetorical diplay or the indulgence of the lmagiuation ; jt commonplace as It Is, plain and practical i all its bearings and aspects, hackneyed and ireadbare as it has been, we cannot, too earnitly or too often study Its lessons and apply lourdaily life the profound truths Involved i Its proper understanding and observance, lat we may real), as a people, the rich blessigs which flow from a faithful practice and llarged comprehension of its fullest meantg. Is there anything which would more nnpletcly conduce to the happiness of the uman race, the peace, quiet and well-order1 progress of human society, than obedlcnce > law ? 'The sovereign Law, that sits with collected will, 'cr thrones and globes elafo, its empress, crowning good, repressing 111? mit by her sacred frown he flehd Dissension like a vapor slnkR; nd e'en the dazzlingCrown Ides his faiut rays, and at her bidding shrinks." Is there any subject, which may more prop ly be addressed to the young men and woien of the country? they upon whom thr lantle of oovcrninf/ is so soon to fall? who re HO SUUU iu wmu iijji/i! niuiiocjTrn vug i WDBlhilitles of socicty, und to guard and reserve the social fabric? The young rami woman who begins life with a well ostabshed reverence for law, und a hearl id mind subordinated to Its Jusl jwer and Influence, has made a grand stride i the race here, and hereafter. The law is not an unjust mistress, and tc 3 homage to her, is the very acme of lnilan excellence. To worship at her shrine, id ubido her Injunction is above the highit achievements of hunTun aHplratlon, and avlng oncc reached the high place In life, ttle else In that regard would remain foi ian to do, than Improve the lows for his gov nment, and render an easy obedience to the orksof his own creation. That men may dwell together In peace and nlty, rendering cheerftil obedience to Just id wise laws, merely requiring the enforcelent of penal provisions for the punishment id prevention of crime, may be regarded as lewlld dream of an optimist or the illusive ,ncy of a barren Idealist. Perhaps this may s so, as long as man Is as weak and wicked i he is; but his capabilities for elevation and norovement are immense and far-reaehlng, )iitrollcd and limited and checked only ben these reach the confines of divinity itjlf, and there they may gather new power ad expression before crossing into the unnown sea of eternity. Every otfort therefore to reach the "height of the great argument" whether upon occa- r sious of coremony like thin, In the forum or e upon the hustings, in tho locture room, or In a private Intercourse between man and man, v or from the pulpit, where God's laws and greatness and goodness are expounded and promulgated, whenever and wherever the grand truth of "duty of obcdienrcc to law" is announced and urged, "a step Is made in the rW8t> direction, and cannot be too oftenl reFWTed. I/ ? i/j v 'ln the great duties of life obedience talaw 1? next in obedience to God, lir&ict o.ie<8 Involved fn the other, and in ordef to comprehend the full force and meaning and bearing of the suggestion, let us lnqnire what law Is. I mean, of course, human law as distinguished from divine or revealed law. What It Is, In its application to every day life, not In Its abstract, theoretical, metaphysical meaning, as considered and discussed by doctrinaires and technical disputants, but as il Is understood by and does or should effect laymen, those who are not versed In its Intricate, complicated, scientific mysteries. It has been defined by one of its most Illustrious expounders, to be ''a rule of civil conduct, prescribed by the supreme power of the State, commanding what Is right and prohibiting what is wrong." Simple, narrow, a brief definition of one of the grandest of all bumai^,sciences, yet broad and comprehcn- ' slve enough for the purposes I have in view, and nlnln enough for the simplest understanding. We all know what a rule of conduct Is?a line marked out to be followed?and what the "supreme power of the State" is, that power to which we have all delegated the right to govern for the common good?the government: and as Biackstone suggests It Is not only the right of the supreme power of the State to command what is right and prohibit what Is wrong, but It is also Its duly to do so; and we nil lrnmv what. Ik rif*ht nntl whut. frrrintir. Thisis tlio wholequcstion In n nut shell, man- f mm in parfo, ft chart, a sign-post nnd guide Tor the highest and lowest, simplest and ablest. The law-tnnklng power prescribes a rule. Ascertain what that rule is. and follow and obey it., because it commands what is right and prohibits what is wrong. Now, my friends. I do not propose to tax your patience and abuse your confidence, by at temptingadiRquisltion upon n subject so dry complicated nnd uninteresting to you,as law, for if I had the ability to do Justice to such a subject, the time which I ought to occupy would not permit me to do so, nor would the proprieties of the occasion, and a proper regard for your comfortjustify me, but I have announced a few very general propositions, simply and crudely stated, as preliminary to what 1 wish to say of a practical nature. It will not be denied, I think, that obedience to a bad or unwise or even oppressive law, is preferable to existing without auy law whatever; for, without law of some kind, we should have chaos, which leads to confusion, and confnslon todestuction.or desuotism and a loss of liberty. So that, especially, in a government like ours, which was intended to be a government of law?not. of force?made by the people and for the people, whenever a bad, unwise or oppressive law is enacted, it should be repealed or abolished by the methods and means devised and provided by the people when their government was established and continued. So, too, when a wrong is done by one to another, whet her to his person or his property, he should not be a law unto himself, and redress that wrong by committing another, but, lie should appeal to tnut law of ihcUmd, which may be slow, but It is sure and all powerful and ample to redress any wrong In the catalogue. ltwill.no ' doubt, be said, that this is a very trite, commonplace suggestion?a truism. So it Is, and yet how often in the experience of every one of us.it is disregarded; how prone mankind is to avenge its own wrongs, and how it chafes ami frets under the law's delays. But It Is much safer and better to await the delays of the law, than take counsel of our own passions, and perhaps perverted ideas of what is due to us. Much delays ore often blessings in disguise. They help to give us mastery over ourselves, and eventually accomplish for us the most difficult of all the difficulties of life ?the habit of self-control; and raise us from the level of brute lorce to the higher and purer plane of humane forbearance. No man or woman can properly control or govern others , who do not tlrst control and govern themselves. In urging the duty of obedience to ! law, do not understand me as Inculcating that servile acquiescence or that blind pass sionate loyalty1' which believes ''that the ' [ king can do no wrong." On the contrary, a . faithful obedience to the "rule prescribed by the supreme power of the State" should go hand in hand with the rnosLcnndld criticism and.strfctcst accountability of those who arc . charged with the enforcement of the rule, and with the most vigilant and vital interest in the conduct of all public servants?and whenever and wherever the deadly rule of , impurity, ignorance, oppression or vice shows its front, the invincible power of an t enlightened popular sentiment, asserting it. self through regularly constituted, lawful I agencies should strike it down. So, too, with > those destroying elements which from time ' to time appear on the body politic?in the ; form of special'prerogatives, conferred npon a part of the people to the exclusion of ail others?the imperial will of the people, the i only imperialism in this American republic, . should crush them by the powerful arm of a rigidly executed law. . Have you ever considered the fact in this . connexion, my friends, that of all the dynasties, powers, governments of the past, that have arisen out of thenecessitiesor accidents . of mankind, and have nourished and passed I llffllj', nui uuu ui I.I1CUI miD ui jo mi uauki/ . counterpart of ours, If you will examine the character and organization of the republics or ancient or modern times you wilt llnd [ that they all B1 tiered in some essential parr ticular trom the government of the United l States of America. I will mention a few by i way of illustration. The federative republic . established by Moses, the IIrat of the kind known to man,was in its nature strictly the. ucrullc. "This grand conception of government, dei rived from God himself, the king of the He! brews, iininorUil, invisible, all-powerful and . ull-sultieient, gave that people u confidence in . their Divine rrotector that made them invincible for more than fourhundred years." . Hut this theocracy, though very powerful, was not strong enough to resist the corrupt. ing influences of wealth, luxury and absoI lute dominion. The vast difference betwe n [ the social station and prerogative rights of the priesthood and people of the other tribes i laid the foundation of the monarchy and . royal prerogative which ended in iho down; lull ot the suite. . The Greek republics, in a governmental sense, will scarcely rank among the great re| publics of history. They perished because of . the aversion of the Greek citizen to all Axed lorm of government, contracting no Axed character, no lixed ties of tribe or nntlonal! ity, but everything free, youthful and lndi. vidual. Art, beauty, culture and Individual [ independence in the enjoyment of these | things, absorbed all the attention of the cltij zen, uud the few occasions when they united I to beat back the common Asiatic invader, the k seeds of annihilation und disintegration , were sown, wbicii led to their easy conquest by the .Macedonian conqueror and his sou. , And the aristocratic features of the ltoman republic, with the prerogative rights oftpatrielan.s and separate castes of plebeians, the wealth, luxury and power acquired by military leaders in foreign conquests, the domestic and civil strifes consequent thereupon, i paved the way lor Caesar, who established imfhu clmMnml lihnrtinu nf thp itoinan citizen. A comparison between our American republic and all others of modern times will discover wide differences In the form, operations and workings of the sys( tents. The fatal error made by LaFayette on , his return to France, alter giving us his pow, erful assistance In achieving our independence, was that he wished to engraft on the republican form of government attempted by i the French revolutionists the feature of an hereditary instead of an elective executive, thereby creatiug prerogative rights which the framers of our government so sternly rejected as fatal to a free republic. And so with every other attempt In modern times, the true spirit of Democratic government appears to have been lost sight of. Ours is but i a century old, but has beeu, in its brief existence, a great blessing to mankind, because It was modeled and built by wise and accomplished architects, men imbued with the spirit of real liberty; and as a work of governmental art, It is uuiquc and witiiout a precedent or parallel. Whether it is to continue a 1 blessing will depend largely, my young friends, upon your preparatiou and determii nation to make it so. Our forefathers presented us with a government created by their hand, to exist by the consent of the governed, Inimitable in Its organization, accompanied by a chart of lni comparable wisdom,"prescribed for as a rule of conduct" founded upon the eternal principals of human rights and laws operating upi on all alike, dovetailing with almost infallible precision, the various functions of gov ernntent, so that there need bo no clashing or Jarring if each would move properly in its own sphere, regulating the relations of the state and Federal powers in such a manner that the preservation of the autonomy of the . one and the integrity of the other conld be OIICCMiO Willi suiciy HJUUlll. iilirj CAV1UU1.U " from the chart every resemblance and vestige of prerogative right, because they realized it would be as deadly and poisonous to the life of the government as fungus to the vitals of a tree, and made a government of law operating equally and Impartially upon every citizen. Jlow important, therefore, Is It, that wo of all others, should be a law-abiding people, and in regulating onr personal relations, asserting or maintaining our personal righto, exercise that forbeurance ond toleration which elevates and humanizes, and that patience which comes of a well ordered Intelligence. The;law is our common mistress, and should he our common arbiter. 8hc is merciful and considerate and very tender of our weaknesses, allowing largely for the shortcoinings of human nature. Why, then, 1 should we not submit all our differences to her? % Show me a community where thola%vsarK , faithfully obeyed and executed?and faithful , obedience generally hcccts faithful execution ! and vice verm?and I will show you a community, abonnding in all that goes to make life pleasant and happy and desirable. , i We have known something of lawlessness ' by persons In liiich places in this shattered I old commonwealth of ours,and when wo remember the great crimes which have dls- I graced the past twelve years of our country's < history and cast their dark shadow over the \ bosom of our old mother, our hearts arc , troubled with sorrow and indignation, and 1 we cry uloud for the restoration of the stolen sceptre of the law and seek to shelter ourselves under Its mutilated and violated pro . copts. Torn, tattered and outraged, pervert1 ed und Kliorn of Its prestige, the old constitutional chart has vitality enough left, enough ' of the spirit of liberty left, to make It worth contending for still we must summons again, ' and renew by fresh resolves that unflagging 1 faith In the triumph of constitutional liberty, ' which has borne us so successfully through 1 the terrific ordeal, and gathering tip the lrag1 rnents of our dishonored constitution and ' laws, re-orect them into a monument in our ' midst, building them higher and bighor for ; future generations, "As some tall clifT that lift* its awful form? i Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm. , Though round Its breast the rolling clouds aro spread 1 Eternal sunshine settles on Its head." ' In the erection of that monumental pile, you, young gentlemen, will play an Important i )part. Prepare, then, your hearts and minds to mako It a structure worthy of those who ; laid Its foundation and designed Its form. You will find that republics never fall from . external pressure?from outside forccs. The corroding, blasting, withering power of interi ^{corruption?the Insidious, deadly growth , of paralyzing prerogative, whether In the form of dishonorably acquired wealth and lis blighting handmaid, enervating luxury, or In the form of usurping monopolies or incorporated insolenco, these are the elements which destroy republics and breed and build up despotisms. It is against these yon must set your faces and gird your loins; and the best tt'mnnno urH.h whir?h to combat and defeat I thorn are the strong arm and 8word of the I I law, and they are the moro formidable In pro-1 ? ortlon as we understand and obey their unrring mandates. Ilappily a new era has awned upon us. The trying crucible through rhich we have passed, the fearful test to rliich our manhood and womanhood has ieon subjected has, I trust, made us a:-better ifieple and more sensible of the duty of obellencetolaw. Surely we are wiser, and God punished us for some good parposd Perlapsw? were too arrogant, or wJllfttl. ol* inolerant, or bigoted, or sinful, and we have lad to pay the penalty. \Ve4iave paid It, and low let'imove onward and upward, stepping iff to tti&.tap of enlightened progress and ceeping step to the harmonies of well-timed aws and constitutional Injunctions. This ountry can and will be Just what we choose o make it. Nature has touched it with a avish and gracious hand. The generous soil responds with promptness o the hand of the husbandman and rewards lis Intelligent labor with a bounteous fullicss unsurpassed, ller history teems with he rich und sacred memories of her glorious last. Jler hills and valleys embrace within heir folds the elements and sources of untold vealth. Her forests shelter birds of the loveicst plumage, and her waters abound in tlsh if the rarest delicacy. Her bosom swells iver the ashes of her departed children. No :indor sky, or gentler landscape, or balmier ilr.ormore fragrant flora than that which Iclights the hearts andgratltles the aesthetic irltfe of her sons and daughters, and yet I ,m afraid we do not appreciate the nttrooIons and blessings of our country. Nature las done her part. Let's do ours. Let'smake t a country of law, so that the law \*lll stand ;uard over the highest and the lowest, tho - i ?"* *w\cou^ twafphlntr 1 f Ifp ft ;ruuuii?i uuu i tic t,? nlnisterlng angel over the door of the hovel md palace of those who render obedience to ler commanding precepts or frowning like in avenging goddess and punishing like an inpartlal mistress all who trample upon her luthority o. defy her power. It Is related or that great and Illustrious nan LaFayotte, that when he was released rom the Austrian Bast lie, he knew not thither to direct his steps. The First Consul iad under his feet almost every power on the ontlnent of Europe?they dare not allow the French exile remain In their dominions for ear of exciting Napoleon's displeasure. Laayette could not return to his own beautiful ?rany. He could not return to our shores uid place the broad Atlantic between him ind his distracted country. Some one suggested to him in his dilemma, that be could jo to England, tUe face of the ardent patriot jrlglitfcned up as he replied "yes I can go to England, for England Is a country of law." .fould lie have pronounced any higher encolium upon any country or people ? England >vus and is, a country of law and although she rns her hereditary monarchy, her royalty, nflr nobility, there Is a reverence for law imong her people which comes of an en light ;ned public sentiment. It grapples with offenders in the highest as well as the lowest jrders of society. Will it ever be said of South Carolina that she "is a country of law." ivliere the exile may come and be assured of the protection of well regulated, Impartially administered lawT It would bo a proud day for all who love their country aud cherish republican Institutions. A marked change has taken place In our midst in two years. Great progress has been made in reaching that happy condition. It lias been to me a source or profound pride and grutulatlon to hear coinme&uations bestowed upon South Caiollna for the peace, ijood order andjust administration of Impartial laws which exists within lier borders; commendations, too, coming from those whose habit It has been to revllo and traduce her, and who therefore unwillingly testlfyin her behalf. Shall we continue to advance and deserve these commendations? You, young gentlemen, who are Just entering upon the duties of life must see to It that the laws of this laud are obeyed and faithfully executed. You of all oilier* have no excuHe for tolerating any other condition of society, [and I do not mean to intimate that you will claim any,) you emerge to-day from this glorious Institution ol learning, crowned not only with intellectual honors and acquirements, but imbued with correct moral principles and Christian training. 1 say glorious Institution of learning, and I mean it, for when here one year ago a silent observer of the character ancl workings of your college, I became deeply impressed with Its high and commanding advantages for good, and with the elevating influences of its moral and religious atmosphere. Would to God lliat we had more such all over this land of ours diffusing their healthful influences broadcast among the people, and would that our whole people could awaken to proper appreciation of the absolute necessity of general popular education and scholastic training. The one Is the handmaid of the other, and both are essential to the advance of civilization and our well-being as a people. Let us, then, one and all?faculty, students, citizens?determine to make this country what It ought to be, a country of law, and if In future years another exile should nnd himself in the dilemna of the illustrious LaFayette, he may say of America what was then said of England, America in a country of law. I do not appeal to theludiesin this behalf, because they always obey the law and compel their husbands, brothers, sons and sweethearts to render a like obedience. God help them. I am almost pursuaded to become a woman's rights man, for I do not bclievo we could get along without ihem. Wednesday Mill The Alnmnae Essay. Miss Kate Patton, of Due West, whose talents and accomplishments gave her distinction in her class which graduated at the Due West Femalo College several years ago, wrote the Alumnte Essay, which was read by Professor Patton at candle Jight Wednesday evening. She took for her subject the "Voyage of Life." On this voyage Miss Patton herself is yet but a short distance from the sea-shore and the flowers which skirt life's starting point have not yet faded from view. To one in mid-ocean It Is reasonable to presume that she would give to real life a rose-tinted coloring whilo describing with the most beautiful pictures of the imagination, things unseen and to be enjoyed by the faithful after they shall have arrived safely in that haven beyond the swelling tide. Miss Patton in this address evinced a wealth of the imagination, which through the inspiration of poetic genius, pleased the ear by its delightful measures, and also furnished as well, a moral for sober reflection. We should have been glad to have presented this poem to the readers of the Prcua and Banner, but we failod to secure a copy of it. Award of Medals. Wednesday evGninor the exercises wercr closed by the distribution of the following medals. Capt. J. H. Rico, of N inety-Six, in his happiest style awarded the several prizes, ilia humorous remarks brought "down the house," ahd won lor him many praises from the largo audience. iS'o other man could have discharged this duty in a more appropriate aud acceptable manner. ' k SENIOR CLASS. Latin?II. W. Harris, Medal; J. T. Chalmers, Honorable Mention. Greek?H. W. Harris, Medal; J. I. Chalmers, Honorablo Mention. Mental Science?H. W. Harris, Medal; J. T. Chalmers, Honorable Mention. Chemistry and Geology?R. E. Robinson, Medal; J. L. McLin, Honorable Mention. Astronomy?J. T. Chalmers, Medal; H. W. Harris, Honorable Mention. JUNIOR CLASS. J. I. McCain, Medal; J. McF. McQueen, Honorable Mention. A E. Miller, Medal; D. W. Wiseman, Honorable Mention. SOPHOMORE CLASS. C. P. Picssly, Medal; W. W. McMorris, Honorable Mention. W. J. Roddy* Medal. FRESHMAN CLASS. H. C. Patton, Medal; J. C. Cook, Honorable Mention. W. F. Fleming, Medal; Boyce Grier, Honorable Mention. The committees selected to decide upon the contest in Forensic Disputation, Declamation and Essay Reading reported as follows: Best Forensic Disputers, II. W. Harris and J. T. Chalmers. Best Declaimer, J. A. Stuart. Best Essayist, J. McF. McQueen. Guncnat in Female Colleii TIIUHSDAY. At half past nine o'clock tho young ladies formed a procossion at the Female College, and with a band of music, the President and teachors in front, thoy marched to tho chapel of Erskine Colleg'o und occupied seats on flie rostrum. The ladies were dressed in white uniforms and presented an array of beauty and i?race that seldom greets tho eye of a bachelor. By this timo the spacious Lindsay Hall had beon completely filled by tho refinoment and culture of Abbeville county, while hundreds of gontlomen loitered ucncath tho grateful shadows of the oaks within tho campus. SWEKT OIRL GRADUATES. As wo sat in tho area of tho hall and surveyed the lovely spectacle which tho rostrum afforded, when the young ladies took their plaoo-upon it, we wero impressed as mueb with the solemnity and lmporuiucu u1 mu inuumu ivo kij jwi boauty and attraction. Tho Augusta Chroniclc and Constitutionalist expresses better than we ourselves can tho sentiments that tilled our mind, when that paper said "thero are few fairer pictures In the modern gallery of sight-seeing than that of the young girl stepping from the college rostrum to the lower piano of life. Trembling betwoen the clays of girlhood, where the joys of swtet*companionship and the littlo perploxitios of the study room composed tho epitome of her life, and the real world, where maturer efforts, fuller joys and, most certainly, deepor sorrows await her, the era of transition cannot fail to form an interesting imago. Surrounded by admiring friends ana fond relations, accompanied by brightest flowers and sweetest music, the mfticion in uiusning consciousness knows of bHt one more important period, tho gladsome day when vows are whispered before the bright church altar. If there is something nohle in the boy, flushed with manly pride, emerging from his manly chrysalis, there is more ineffable tenderness' in the slight feminine figure, 'flitting, gazelle-like, to the.world. Life with woman now is fer more real t and much more earnest than in the older t days of Southern independence, and fe- s male education, it is a pride to declare, assumes a fiir hardier tone and developes into a more extended curriculum. To them sorrows may come soon enough; f for the^prosont, away with care; bring t llowers and scatter seeds of kindness be- c lore the *8weet girl graduate's' way." ^ ABT AND MUSIC..'.fir- 1 The walls of the Hall were hung with at least fifty or sixty elegant specimens ( of drawing"and painting which nod been < executed by tho young ladies of tho Col- ' lege, and which commanded the admira- t tion of all who had the pleasure of In- i specting them. The art department has 1 always oeen one of the chief attractions t of this institution, while the musical tal- i in lintm ?*nrtauoH 4tn f ho 1 UI1V Ui bilU V/U11U^Q JO UilOUlp?>7VU ?ti VMVI J Sooth. The College presents superior i advantages in many respects, and Bliould ' be well patronized by our people. Ab- ] boviile lias always had a just pride in 1 her Colleges. A WELCOME. After the ushers had distributed the ' programe, the President, Dr. Bon- ' er, (said: 1 "We extend to everybody here a hearty welcome. This being our annual festival of letters, pupils and teachers ? will exert themselves to please and'enter- | tain you. Owing to the immense num- i ber present we are unableto furnish seats i for all. We must ask the gentlemen to I make themselves as comfortable a possible. This is tho young ladies' day. It 1 will be unnecessary fojus to ask the gentlemen present to give them a respectful hearing, for South Carolinians every- i where are noted for their chivalry and gallantry to both the young and the old. The programmes which have been distributed indicate the exercises. They will at farthest occupy not more than the remainder of the day. We hope that the exercises maybe sufficiently varied as not to be monotonous. Dr. Lander, of the Williamston Female College,'will open tho proceedings with prayer." Dr. Lander now came forward and said: "The congregation will please rise : PXIAYEB. "0 Lord God, our most merciful Heavenly Father, accept our humble gratitude for the privilege we enjoy in calling on thy name to-day. In thy name we appear before thee, Invoking thy richest blessings for this audience assembled, and especially do we ask thee U> bless the President, teachers, and pupils of this institution. Let thy grace and thy blessing attoud them throughout the exercises of the day. Graut, O Lord that whatever is done may tend to the elevation of nnr neoDlo and that thv name mav be glorified. Bless the President of this institution, and give him every needed grace. Grant that the pupils may learn from him and the teachers of this institution, lessons of earthly wisdom. Grant, 0 Lord, we boseeon the, thy blessing upon the young men and the young women that may be sent out from the institutions of learning at this place. As they enter upon the now duties and stern responsibilities of life, we beseech theo to restrain them and protect them from the temptations of the evil onq. Bo with us and remain with us all through life to its ojose. This we ask through the grace ot our Lord and Savior Jesus Crist. Amen." Following the prayer THE ANTHKM "Jubilate Deo," was sung with fine cffect by all the young ladies of the College while standing on the platform of the , rostrum. After which commenced the exercises proper of the day. Each of the young ladies nad selecteda gentleman to read her essay, and in the order in which they appear, they, loaning on the arm of their chosen reader, stood in front of the rostrum, while their composition was being read. THE SALUTATORY. w.is hv Miss Nannie Stewart of Fair view, & C., who wrote somewhat after this fashion : "It is my pleasing duty, as the representative of my class, to welcome tliis audience to the Eighteenth Anniversary of the Due West Female College. I am glad to see here to-day so much of youth and beauty, with Its joyousness; so much of manhood with its high hopes and commendable aspirations; so much of age with its practical skill and experience; so mnch of the learned profcHsions with their knowledge and wisdom. In fiiet, we are glad to welcome to our Commencement exercises all who have come to cheer us by their presence, or to encourage our youthful efforts by their approval. To all, President, Teachers, and every one whose presence adds to the number of this vast throng, we bid you, welcome! Welcome! Thrice Welcome!" Continuing, the young lady spoke iu prose and poetry of Independence Hall, the fourth of July, the anniversary of the College, and the'anniversary of the nation. Then followed Music, Vocal and Instrumental, "Hail Alma Mater," with full chorus. Misses LeQal, Quigg, Morse and McDuflie, performed on two pianos, "Lustepiel Overture," a charming piece of music, most exquisitely executed. Next, "Come Silver Moon," a song, by the Misses Marion and Motfatt, the beauty and sweetness of which waa tin uiaineart couiu wish. MISS JANIE CHILES, of Millwav, one of the prettiest j oung ladies of tne College took for her theme the "Mountains are made of Grains," and discussed her subject in an impressive manner. As the monntain was formed by tho smallest particles, so character and literary attainments were reached on the principle of accretion. Little bv little we must attain greatness in anything. Step by step we must ascend theladder of fume. Character begins in the cradle and is never finished until wo gain the summit. MISS CORA cox, one of Millway's fairest daughters, has a practical turn of mind, as well as a charming face. She took the position that "Tho Useful is Better than th?> Ornamental." She presented her subject in a manner forciblo and clear. The useful supplies our actual needs or wants while the ornamental is pleasing to the lancy and cultivates the taste. We cannot long endure tho siJfciety of those who axe neither useful or ornamental. The useful is better than the ornamental, though these qualities aro olleu most happily blended. MISS ALICE CROSSON, of Prosperity, chose* as her theme, "A good Name is Better than a Golden Girdle," and exalted In excellent language the value of the internal wealth which cannot be taken from as, as compared with the empty honors of the world. Wo may enjoy all the blessings of wealth, and our minds may be vast store houses of knowledge, but all this is not equal to the possession and the enjoyment of a good name. As one flower excels another in its sweet perfume and its beauty of proportions, so each man differs from another in excellence of character and elevation of principle. The good name we bear is the one priceless gem. MISS FANNIE BONNER, of Due west, was cnosen w write wio French Essay of the graduating class. To write this essay is a mark of distinction coveted by all, and rejected by none. The caption of the lair essayist composition on the bills read "La Puissance d'un Mot." What that means we have not the slightest idea. Prof. Lowry read it. MISS CLABKIE JONES, of Allenton, Ala., next followed the French Essayii t with a well written thesis on "Youth Feeds on Illusions, Old Age on Remembrances." The thoughts of the young are wafted on tho summer breeze, with delightful visions of dream land. The young are filled with ambitious desires to mount to greater heights and to mako greater conquests in the intellectual world, while wealth has numberless voteries. Many of these hopes and efforts prove in olu age to have been as baseless as tho fabric of a vision, hopes and disappointments, while many can take pleasure only In thinking of the past, in vain regrets or in living their lives over again in the review of their early life. MIS8 MAGGIE MARION, of Chester gavo spice and a variety to the literary treat upon which we had been feusted during the morning hours by discussing "Bad Cooking and what Becomes of it." This young lady Boomed to have a lust appreciation of the responsibility of the otlico of cook, and reviowed the effects of good cooking and bad cooking in a manner that secured the attention of all. She thought cooks might make us what tlioy will. They are not aware of their power. She thought the brilliancy or the eye and beauty of tho complexion were to a great extent made or spoiled by bad cooking, and in proof of tlds said that no light burns brilliantly when not proEerlv fed. Nature makes no unreasonale demands.* Soldiers even fight better when well fed. Napoleon lost the battle of Leipsic inconsequence of his soldiers having a bad breakfast. MUSIC. This concluded the programme of the morning's exercises, but as a slight shower of rain was falling, the president t r i \ . -a* v -v;: i ~ i???a ' bought of finishing the programme for ho evening's exercises without intermislion. Dr. Bonner rose and said: VOBfya pN THE DINNEB QT7B5TTOW. . "This is the time for dinner onihe propamine?-badly cooked ot not. ^fLoujmer.j It is raining. Shaft*-we-:ftop fljjr-. iintier or finish the exercises ofihe <ke$ T What say .the audigbce VK <7 a? / A hundred voice??"Dinner'Spinner," SDinneOTkr^ **sJ Dr. Bonner himaolf evidently in favor >f finishing up the day'? work before re:ess said, The gentlemen have voted, rhe ladies have made no expression of heir wishes. Will those who favor bavng recess please hold up their right lands?" From our soat, we could not iee the response to this Inst appeal, but rvo do know that in about holt minute Dr. Bonner said: "We will now take a rocess for an hour or ah hour and a half, rhe audienco will please assemble in this Hall, at throe o'clock. The exercises will je resumed at that hour." After Kecess. "The Flag of the Free," a patriotic in?<? HallirhtftillT unnir li? nil thft rrtiinff Indies of &e college, was "the iniatfve of he afternoon exercises. MISS FAWW1E KILL*, of Chester, in her composition took the ground that "Honors Bring Responsibilities," and well did she maintain the position. Miss Mills evidently had given the matter mnch thpogfrt. Her Ideas were ftilly developed and clearly expressed. MISS CARRY PEDESr of Fairview, as if in echo to the patrtdtic song of "The Flag of the Fteo," had a kind word for "Oar Own Carolina," with her towering peaks and wave lashed beaches. She thought that our climate, our soil, and our salubrious air might possibly be equalled but that it could not be excelled. The young lady's ap 1-u? -r precmuun ui iter w>tu uauvu ?i?uut breathed of that patriotism and love ol country which has ever characterized the women of South Carolina. It was a composition handsomely expressed by a handsomai young lady and conld. not have failed to inspire In all who heard it a deeper love for the Palmetto State. MISS MINNIE BODDET, of Yonguesville, S. C., was disposed t< beliovo that life was real as well as earnest, and reviewed "Earth's Battles," with tbe grace of a more experienced pen and with the philosophy of an older nead. MISS LIZZIE MACDUFFIE, of Marion, S. C., one of the handsomeest as well as one of the most intellectual young ladies of the college wrote the valedictory. For beauty of thought anc warmth of expression it was the eqtaal o the best of tho compositions by the grad uating class. Miss MeDuffle is a fln< scholar and has a most excellent com mand of language. Baccalaureate Address. Next in order, came the BaccalaureaU address and conferring of degrees. Th< Rdv. Dr. J. I. Bonner, Fhesident of th< Collego, performed this service with more than bis usual grace' .and eloquence. - v, In clouing the exercises of this day sod of th occasion, let me congratulate yon. This is tl anniversary of our national birth, and this yet has been a year of jubilee in South Carolina. Ft twenty years Independence Day has had nochanx for us. It served only to remind us of our de{ radation, and hence to deepen the feeling < dissatisfaction with a government that was use for sectional ends and to our hurt Thanks t an overruling Providence, a better day has dawi ed up' n our sunny land, and the 4th of July is { us again the symbol of freedom and independeno And in our own State, "Hampton and Hon Rule," like talismanio words, have brought otdi out of oonfnaion, and light out of darkness, an peace and harmony to all our people. We ooi gratulate you, fellow-citizens, on the great ? blessed change. It is one thu is felt in the vei atmosphere around us, and is seen in the vei sunshine itself. It is felt in the marrow in tl ivinM. nnirkftns the tmlsa in the veins. andlishi up every face with t?e radiance of joy. But what has this to do with commenceme] day in a young ladies' college ? Much every wa; Has woman no interest in the prosperity of ti country ? Are not colleges for young ladies an for young gentlemen, too, dependent upon peat and prosperity in the State ? Most assuredl; But hot only so; has not Woman an importa part to play in the world's great drama? Hi not woman had much to do in bringing the m to its present high standard of . elevation, mor and intellectual? And especially is it not tn that America i-s largely Indebted first for her ii dependence and then for her subsequent prpape itv to woman's influence? And more, especial still, is notour own Carolina, "the land of tl free ud the home of the brave," is she not fa debted to woman, for what she has been and f< what the is?the proudest, the noblest, the frees the happiest of 8tate? ? Why, in the ages that are gone, in the dar period of the world's history, how often woul men have faltered and given up but for the chee ing voice of some frail specimen of the genth sex? History is full of such examples. The fai of empires has often hung upon toe "never gi\ up" or some undaunted female spirit Wome are not so cool, ao-calculating as men, per hap but their perceptions are keener ana the senso of right ia stronger, and herei lies their value m times of peril and of dange They act promptly, decidedly, without oonntin the oost, or looking to consequences. They ct Uordian knots, ana teas aeaiae me iwa 01 m tiooB by ? word. And jet they are by no meai destitute of prudence sad caation. They ma) wise rulers and successful sovereigns. Doris the most prosperous periods in English histoi women have occupied the throne. At no tin has England made such rapid strides in afl tin goes to make up the civilization of a people i she did during the reign of Elizabeth and as si is doing under the discreet and noble Yictori The Elizabethan period in the history of Englan stands out like a promontory along her ooast visible to all the world around and noted by erei passer by. It marked a period in her fiteriu progress that has never been surpassed, if equa ed, by herself or any other. And the long ao prosperous reign of the present queenof Engine would do honor to any sovereign of any of tl kingdoms of the world. It has been equalled t few, surpassed by none. In our American civilization woman has pla; ed no inferior part. In the grand struggle thi resulted in our independence?* war that pn duced as much suffering and therefore called f< as much self-denial ana sacrifice of personal con fort as any one race has ever seen?if it had n< been for the spirit of the American women, v hesitate not to say all would have been lust Be ter soldiers than the Americans were the worl never saw, and more skillful generals never 1? a gallant army, but if the mothers and sisters ht not kept the fires bnming at home and urgt husband aiid brothers to never give up, hung] and foot-sore and heart sore, the militia woo! have said, long before the crowning victory i lorktown, it canuoi ue auue, wa uiumu nuuuu the enemy is too strong ana too powerful, v cannot overthrow hiin. Blessings, I say, on tl heads of the women of the revolution who save their country in their country's crisis! During the hundred years that have elapse since those "days that tried men's souls," the ii fluence of woman has been joBt as real, if not i couspicous. In times of peace, home is tl school in which great men are trained, and it the place, too, where the foundations of goc government are lai'L And it is under the plast hand of mothers thai, this work is done. Son one has immortalized himself by saying, "L> me write the songs of nation, and I care not wt makes the laws." In like manner I would 84; "Let me teach the children at home, and I cai not who rules in school or college. The woi that makes men, or ruins men, is done to a fea ful extent around the fireside and when the mi is a boy. And on this throne the mother sita?i this domain the mother is queen. To the influence of intelligent, pious mother this country is indebted for whatever has bet attained. Fortunately the American coloni* were originally settled by the best people of tl best nations on the globe?those of whom the own nations were not worthy?the English, tl Scotch, the Irish, the French and the Germai * - * 3 1*-- - -J ? _ J au>*i'V>a l?/\f l oose ionu&uea uiu uiuuu, auu u? xm. iu? w* done here, for the most part, we insist, bj tt mothers of the land. In no ctmntrv has woman occupied the hig position that she has occupied in America. Hi proper place, as the companion and equal of mai nan been more nearly attained here than el* where. Her education is more general, and co' ere a wider range here than in other lands. first colleges for young ladles in the world wej established in America. From us the Englis and French have obtained tho models for the best female seminaries.And thus in regard i the elevation of woman, the most advanced of tib nations of the world are following in the wake c American progress. No nation on the globe cat to-day, boast of so many educated, refined an cultivated women as America; and, in America no State has a larger constellation of brilliaE stare shining in her diadem of glonr than oo TTrnm (h* MrllMt (UTS Oi 00 history, Carolina women hive been noted fo beauty of perxon, elegance of manners and bri! liancy of intellect. And now.rwe are glad to b able to add, tbat no State in the Union is doin more for the education of her daughters tha: om- own. Besides opening up the oommo; schools to all alike, male and female, our peopl are giving special attention to the education o their girls. Female seminaries are found al over the State, and in almost every county in th up-country there is a female college of good grad and in successful operation. This augus, well fo the future. As in the days of the first revolution?the day of '76, the women were the props of the govern 1 Ho oanuA nf final SUOCOSS?SO il UiClib) AUU Ul? *b?4 ? the days of the late revolution, or as our friend prefer to call it, the rebellion, in this Southern land, the women were again on the side of right and their faith in final suocess vu only eqoalle* by their zcaL They both prayed and worked and thev never gave up until the last gun hat been spiked and the last soldier had surrendered if they gave up then. We are not sure bat som 3f them are at least praying yet for the suocee of the Confederate cause. And in the very las struggle, in our own State, which, strange! snough, came in '76 again, who does not tan that, but for the influence of our wives and ou laughters, Hampton never would have beei Governor, and the Radicals never would hav ieen routed. But they worked and they prayed ind they prayed ana they worked, and thank vgain to a kind Providence, their prayera wer jeard and their efforts in conjunction with thos )f their husbands and brothers were eucccsa/uJ and Hampton u Governor sod the State i? free. Now. swoe woman ooenpies K>p*cwrfj?iita5t>#? ,, aition m the worjd, and oxorts each ? power war the destinies of nations, do we not do right Co Insistonriringhertheve^r b<*teducation possible? She in the first add the great educator, and as the strqjfffcannot riae above the fonntala, ifj?s would elgjate man as an individual, Sr man ' ?$8fetively, JSr mtwt educate the educators? tmwhowJblM? it is to teadmnuattratbe Uo^ht We&annot give that which we have Dot. TOpannotJgkch thai which we hare not been taafcbt -tifrm hojtej4 then, that so backward step will be taken in the cause of female education. Bather let us hope that the work ainuaa* piciotuly begun will be pressed forward until the boys and the drls will all be ednnatert UbsraTy educated, htenly educated. Now, my dear young friends, my final word must be to you. If we are correct in assigning to woman so prominent a place in all bnman affairs, you readily perceive theresponsibflHfcs that rest upon you. But few in the land have had better opportunities than yo? have had. jfmfmM above many otben, tost wwwuwi wu vm proportionately great. Never in the bktocy of the world wereeo many opportunities of ueefalW at the Wwek. Jtn the family, in the schooL in the community, in the State, in the church, in the world?even*- . where the field fa ripe for the barrel*, and the invitation oomee to yon to enter in and nap. By all your native talent#; by til that baa been expended in their cultivation, of time and money and labor; by all the respoaafhflitiaB that father around yon, connected with tha present and the .ntnre, with time and eternity; by an these motives, I would urge yon to obey the command of God?to do yonr duty in the mend spheres in which yon may be called to mqvo, ao thai "when life's fitful fever fa o'er." yon may Be down to pleaaant dreams, or rather, when your work on earth fa done, you may enter fee paradise above, the home of tb+Maaisd. MUSIC, Immediately after tbs conclusion of i the Baocalaureate Address by Dr. Boni ner, "Carnaval de Venise," by fall chorns of all the yoang ladies, rendered in the most exqtrtsite' manner, greeted the ears of the assembled auditors. TWi concluded the regular programme' far the day, but Dr. Bonner annoaaced that: by request of friends "Evening Delta,'' ' a song of touching pathos, which was 1 sung at. the last Commencement, and "The Two Cousins," which waa rang in the morning, with socli pleasing cfrect, ' would be repeated, w nen mcse pieces 1 were concluded tbere win a rush to the doors and the campus was thronged with the dispersing crowd who had Doeri so handsomely entertained as to ftasr*- . > away with them the most pleasing reoot lections of the last and bort commencei mentat Due West. 4 1 ths iwcErriow. Thursday night a reception was given at the Female College. under the super, vision of Dr. Bonner, at which hundreds I of young ladies and young gentlemen . were in attendance. The hours prtiei . I swiftly until el oven o'clock, when the t College beli sounded the signal for lovers . to rest on their larirela and tt> beat a re? treat. The affair was pleasant Co'aH,"and . will be remembered by the young ladies and young gentlemen .of. the respective Colleges as a pleasant close to the Collegiate year. leaviho tbb scewe. Friday morning the place was all astir i with citizens,and visitors making preppythe place, comparatively, hwUh? Lh ance of a deserted village. All who had . ie conveyances of their own were: $0the ir rood to their respective homes, while the >r hundreds who had oemeby thecam were is assembled at Donalds, waiting the arrival of the train. >? .Tr . . ? THE PRESS GA2TO. 0 Among the representatives of the press j- who were present taking notes, we were o pleased to notice Mr. W. B. McDaniel, of e. the Register; Mr. McKtnley of the Ifev* and Courier; Mr.Orchard. of tb? Journal ? of Commerce; Mr. A. 8. Todd, of the An1(1 aerson Journal; Mr. D. A. Smith, of the *T Keowee Courier; M* I* Boohoisr, 14 the Ninety-Six Guardian; and repreeen^ tatives of both the Abbeville papers. ? Surely these gentlemen have a aubtoot ? this time which they cannot exhaust. We have written ever so ranch and haven't jt touched the. subject. The fact of the ? presence of so many newspaper reportte ers is evidence of the growing interest in d these occasions. 1 je Mtem. Editors The coronraaicattoo of ai 4 Publicoa" iu the lart iatne of the Areas aad Bn?> ie ner requires correction beoaaae of ite noftifnees j. and the f?to impression it conveys; BeMjSf'Tt p. had become evident that the iwirntinmr eoold I* not be made witbont protracting tbe mooting till i ,0 alate hoar at the night and it waa deemed advi*j. able to postpone that in portent hnsin? the )r cause of the "hitafa"' Deems to have arisen tram * an attempt on the part at the friend* of Capfc J. . - N. Cochran to run him tgahwt the membem of the k Cokeabury dab, he,(Cochrnn,) being a member of d Long Cane dub, the Cokeabmy men thought ft unfair to make taeteet at that tune." ll?B.44ColtB?i''r >r burr men" had originated the call tar '* test" ?4 t? that meeting and the unfaiOMW of makfa* ft r6 does not appear e*?p* is the discovery of the ;n fact that neither of them could get th* IIHMfim . tion if made then. The unfairness a? the communi cation i? inciting the odium of the "hitch " ^"a^y^^'the'kfflBTt otto*"***." g The fact M that a motion ma made by one of ft C&pt Cochran's friends to go into the nomfcations of a fQll ticket, enumerating and hlWhg a all the officers, whan one of MrTCoowr's friend* ,0 immediately saddled the motion with M amendr !? ment that the ekwttan be confined, to tha two *<*> y didateeof the Hodge* dub and that Capt Xtoeh1 ran be exdndad. Oapt. Cochran's founds e*iv ,t neatly but dispaasioastety. wged their right to w vote for their choice..; Hodges and its immediate lt vicinity had "been Capt Cochran'* Ufe-kmg home, . He ha* done more to build up thk town than any d one else, be built the first house in it exee(ft the l old Hodges homestead, he sold the Orat case of 5. goods ever sold here^ bit foot 4 all over our street* and his mark atHodge* {. will be seen for a hundred years to eossa d He had but recently moved a half raOe am the d township line. What right ha* Cokesbmy toda,0 mand that we should not vote for himbere? The flimsy pretext that he has recently moved Out of v IL. t?.M> WamnMlfWIHlnRr fcltt? wmmuiu IB uvt vouaviv, t! V ??w ... 7- willingness ill the while to abide til* majority * it test and if either of the other gentlemen iMtn >_ be chosen that we would acquiesce withoat )r murmur. We have not been met with the some 2. spirit of liberality, but threatened if we persisted jt in nominating owr man that he wopld be oppPeed re and defeated, thus giving personal preference or t. selfish individnaSty a supremacy oret the unity id and success of the party. Capt Cochrar'i friend* id did not think it waa right tocompel them to vote lcj for Dr. Gary or Mr. Connor when neither of them d was their choice. They were endowed with' all rv the privileged of citizens qualified by kw to vote 4 and thought they ocmld rote for wham they it pleased. If th?f oould not find a-flhofca in thor t own club they could make that choice from I/>ng ;e Cane or any other club, BowC Messrs. Editor*. 9 >e this principle k not right, if it is not in enure ><! accordance with the spirit and meaning of the primary plan, we Undertake that Capt. Ooebran's sd friends will promptly withdraw hi* claims from i_ the Hodges clnb. "The fifteen or twenty minutes ,0 of indescribable confusion" occurred latg ia the .e meeting and sprang from the filitaatarikg^drRe ia ''Cokeabury men!7 Motion After MM Wa 4 made and discussed to delay time aad erect the jc nomination when Capt Cochran's frienda aaie nounced that they would stay there until sun-up et Sunday morning or make the nomination ; but l0 Capt Cochran's relieved the house at that mm v sity by appealing to his friends to yield to a more tion of postponement which, they did and thus .jj ended the "hitch." "Publicus" says "they exf. pressed a willingness to give Capt Cochran and jj nia supporters a fair showing at the primary elee[q tion but were determined not to let mm ran then to thekexdnsion of their own man." This It a a frank admission that Cut Cochran wopld have ?*i "AwinefiAn 5# OiMT Vit/1 io .'til# m KV( U1I7 UVHUUKMWU H VWVJ ? ? ... I.... T? - , L majority tost Tot ,,PnblicmH with prophetic ie gemai opine# that "Mr. Connor will rmf? tt* m> nomination by u wmlntoin matefitT." That x wishes it to ba mo, sodK k saNf IPi Whwsl ,a becaose it a intention w to fir* Mr. Conner the ie benefit of the noaalnstioa.wnettier be gab it or not His friends may manage to nake a aaajorh itr by the 4th Saturday, bat ft it tet^erident he v did not have it on the 99th alt, otherwise they L would not have opposed the nomination so vtren? uously. Fju&Pxax. rJ CABFENTST. ir ? rpHE undersigned hereby gives noticv) X that he i? prepared to ao *11 kinds ,f of ^ Carpenter'* Work and 5 Building;. K 1. He also repairs Cotton Gins, Thrashers e and Fans. A full supplyof Gin Material g always on hand. Farmers are requested a to bring their Gins up early in the season a to allow time to h?vo them properly pre* e pared. { Also Agent for the Taylor Cotton Gin, 11 the Brooks Cotton Press, ana all Jonas or ? Rubber and Leather Belting. B. B. SMITH, ! Abbeville C.H.tS.C. a ? j BARGAINS, BARGAINS, l , TUST received WHITK PIQUES 8 to Wet*, a J GRASS AND LINEN SUITINGS. HAMl BURGH EDGINGS, TORCHAN L VCE. 10 to " 25 cts- R. M. HADDON it CO. y JUHU?, io<o, u,. * TAH YARD. t rpHE undersigned now hare In rooewdtal 1 operation, a good tan yard, at DotuUdni vlUe, where bides of every deecrtptkm will be bought. For dry bides we nay 1Z cents; o for grcenbldeu, 8 cents. ' * HAWTHORN 4 HOMES. * Jan. 31, lm.878