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THE PRESS OF THE STATE. A PLEASANT GATHERING IN THE CITY OF THE SPAETANS. A Warm Welcome to tlie South Carolina Press Association?.1 <?oo<l Attemlaiice-'-First Day's Proceedings. Xcnsand Courier. SPARTASBrKfl, July 11.?The Press Association hold Us first meeting yesterday at 7 1*. M., President McSwceney iti tlie chair. This was ti preliminary meet ins for the initiation of new .members. The following were duly elected: J%S. Daley, Greenwood Tribune; ,T. K. Bosks, Pickens Sentinel; J. C. tiurlington. 1 .aureus Advertiser; J. L. Weber, Ann <nui Courier; Wm. M. Jones. Spartanburg Herald; Wade l.eapliur', Lewiedale A'civs. The following papers are represented: Deutsche fritting, F. Melclters; Florence Times. I'. H. Prince: Woodrutl' Proi/rexx, S. M. Pilgram; Laurensville Herald. T. It. Cri vvs. it. {'. Watts; (.ieorjretown Times, Josiah Poar; Hampton Guardian, M. Ii. McSwceney: Greenwood Tribune, J. S. Daley; Sunday IHxvateh, S. D. Hutsou* .Spartanbur" Herald, \V. M. Jones; JLewiedalc .Y??. Wade f^eapbart; Columbia Itefjuiter, J. W. It. Pope; Camden Jou? wal, T. H. Clarke: Watchman and Southron, S. X't, Osieen ; Christian Neighbor,Sid. II. lirownc; Jiaplutt Courier, James ?\ Iloyt: Pickens Send nnl, J. K. Bougs; Southern Star, \V. B. C.rubrr; '7'ress and Banner. Hugh Wilson; A. It. 2'rcxbyterian, J. B. Bonner; Anderson Journal. A. .S.Todd: S'ewsand HcraM, J. S. Reynolds; Union Times, K. P. MeKissick ; New* and (\>urier. Resident Correspondent; Carolina Spartan. Charles Petty. The following ladies are present: Mrs, M. B. McSweeney, Mrs. T. B. Crews; Miss Eila C.tu hcy, Hampton^ MissesCi. M. and J, S. McDon aid, AUgOsta: .miss unison, tnaviesiou; .miss rinrkcs Miss Sally Roykinand Miss Ida Briggi, t'nmdcn; Mrs. N. (?. Osteon, fainter; Miss tl.Hcy Jloyt, Grcenvlllo. Our Association was most agreeably sur? prised when our young provident introduced to his friends Mrs. MeSweeney. The news . came without warning, and many would not believe their own eyes. He was married Monday morning to Miss Mattie M. I'orcher, of Hampton County. She Is the pet of the Asso-j viatiou. There was a public meeting in the Opern1 louse last night, when the Hon. stanyarue AVilson, on behalf of the city council, in a fewappropriate words welcomed the Association to Hpartanburjr. President MeSweeney replied iu a very happy speech. These two young men demonstrated that they knew how to make live-minute speeches. Alter the Jiej s UI II1C C1IJ UlIU IUV l U^lUUJ VI ill V i.iv..gan monument were turned over to the Association. by a general invitation from the laities of the cityihe meeting adjourned to the Kennedy Library, where the ladies had an a?bundance of cake and Icc cream, and Spartanburg water cooled by Spartanburg ice. Presldeut Carlisle spoke lor the ladles and welcomed the Press to the library, Capt. Clarke, ot Camden, replied. These speeches were pronounced very fine, inasmuch as they were about two minutes long. By all it was considered a happy idea for the ladies to receive the editors. At least one hundred ot our Spartanburg ladles were on hand, and if some of the wives of our editors could have known liow Uielr husbands were carrying on here last night they might have felt a little streak of JeuloKsy. It Is a good thing to be an editor when the ladies take charge of them. In any good movement there always has to be one leader, and in this case Mrs. I)r. Means disserves special mention. When it was said that the Association was to meet hero she called In some of her neighbors and started this entertainment, which has been so pleasant to all. The ladies of our town heartily fell tn with the work. At the business meeting this morning President McSweeney was in the chair and Secre tary Bonner read the minutes oi the last animal meeting:. E. P. McKlssick, of the Union H'imes, and \v. B. Gruber, of the Southern Star, at Walterboro', were clectcd members. The treasurer made his report, which brought out H luue uiscusMon. Divssrii. uiai Ki;, n?^ t uhu Crews were appointed a committee on invitations and order of business. The following invitations have been received: Simpson & Simpson, of Glenn Springs, invito the Association to visit that watering place and be their guests while there. Col. It. V. McAden, president of the Asheville and Spartanburg ltond, invites the Association to make an excursion over his road to Asheville. I'rof. N. F. Walker, of Cedar Springs, invites ithem to visit the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. The Spartanburg board of trade and the trustees of the Kennedy Library invited the Association to use their halis while here. Cofleld, I'ctty &Co. invited the Association lo take possession of their l>ook store and muling-rooiu while here. Appropriate resolutions were passed in regard to these invitations. The subieet of patent outsides was first callnp, and J. S. Reynolds, of the Xciv.i ami H raid, opened the debate. He slated that lie ?o mpied a double relation to ready prints, tie used them and made them for others. His address was full of. wise suggestions, lie thought the patent outside an expedient to save type-scttinK aiul binin work, and was to be tolerated only when the patronage and subscription list would not justity a home paper. An editor could not control the patent outside nor plate matter, and the great difficulty was to get matter that was not objectionable. He knew that it was Impracticable to print a home paper in ? potent outside county. He believed the Ideal paper to be one over every line of which the editor had enure control. Hut to approximate this excellence bethought a home-made patent paper was much better than one secured from the North or West. The Earnest ^lectins of the State Press Association in Year* ? An Earnest Consideration of the Xeerts or the Profession?A Iti<Ie Around the City anil Excursions to AsheVille and Washington. Spaktanbukg, July 15.?On account of the engine on the night train from Charleston to Augusta giving out on Monday night, I missed connection with the Greenwood, Laurens and Spartanburg train, and consequently had to spend Tuesday in Augusta. I pon my arrival in Spartanburg 1 found the Press Association fully organized and at work. The attendance this year is better than it has been lor several years. The newspapers from every section ol Uie state are represented licre, anil several of the editors have brought the ladies of their families along to share with them the pleasure of spending a few days in the glorious Piedmont country. Not a few will leave here to morrow for Washington with great expectations ol' having a most onjovable sojourn at the National ?'apital. It has been suggested that a telegram be sent to the President and to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Thompson informing litem that a party of editors from South Carojlna arc coming, but that not one of them is sitter an olliee. They sensibly take the view that to be an editor of a free and Independent newspaper in South Carolina is tilling a position of more importance than any that the National Government has to distribute among the faithful. Wc are all at the Merchants' Hotel, where }lr. J. Watkins Lee, formerly of the Charleston Hotel, has done everything to make uh enJoy our stay with liim. All Spartanburg seems to be determined to sec that the Association (.hall not go away with any undefined or undecided views on the subject of Spartanburg hospitality. This afternoon, when we had finished a most enjoyable session, Editor Petty an-1 noaneed that carriages were in waiting to take! tin> visitiiiir iournalists around tin- citv. A i slight rain had driven away every suspicion j of dust and had the bracing and invigorating eveuing air at a most delightful point of temperature. For two hours the editors were fascinated by the beauties of Spartanburg, as swift horses mrriwl them along the streets. Kditor .Torus of the Herald, called for President McSweeney and his bride, with a large three-seated barouche and four-in-hand. M r. Jones, seated beside one of the most charming belles of this Piedmont section, held the ribbons and guided the prancing steeds. while Major M. R McHwctrney, with his lovely bride, I ttiui Mr. J. li. Weber with a charming you live I lady from JEIanmlon, occupied the scats in the j b'lily of the vehicle. The meeting* of the Association are extreme-1 ly practical. It is not a mere pleasure jaunt! that we are enjoying, but. it is a meeting of | the editors that cannot hut be a help to all who are present. Practical subjects In con* | nectton with the business are discussed, and j /rom the interchange of views and of experiences much real benefit Is received. The ten-j deacy of a meeting like this is to improve the . j'rcsg of the state in every way. More attention will be given to their work, better business methods will be observed, and si ire lit rous rivalry will be aroused among all to decide who can make the liest newspaper at the! greatest protit. If tho standard of this meet-l ing is kept up, no udltor can atlord to miss a; jneetlng in the future. Thisalternoon we will run up toAsheville) and spend the night in the I.and of the Sky. "W'c will return in the morn loir, and then some will to Waishiugtou ana oilier* vju return .to 111 el r homes. i Iwterdnj'H ProroNllnpi. spa rtashitro, July HI.?The Press Assneiii-1 <Ion devoted its sessions to-day to the itiseus. *ioii of practical subjectsconuccted with the printing and newspaper business. Theyouno r members oi the Association received the benefit of the experience of the veterans, who, in turn,received with interest and profit the progressive Ideas of the youth of the profession. Mr. Ronnei', of the Associate Reformed Prexbijt&itiii, introduced the discussion of the subject of foreign advertisements. This important subject was diKctiSKcd at considerable length by many members. Mr. Jones, of the &p<iff'i?bnrff Ur.-aOt, tn!h< I in a practical manner .upon ti.e delicate subject of subscribers jitul how to manage them. Fu both of these discussions tb*? liveliest interest wis nuinitested, uuit Hio speakers were subjected to ?iuestions by the score. An incidental quesLiJii brought ubyu! a lively uud in Ivies tin ir fillii ii IIIBII 111 ww j discussion .is to tlio difference of standard that should be observed in Mie character of advertisements in sccuiarand religious newspa pers. 'i'iie animated discussion showed Mint the newspapers of South Carolina watch Iheireol! umns with the urea test care and endeavor to! exclude every advertisement of any swindling scheme, or of an immoral character. It was the general opinion that while the stand ..? .? IS... l.a lii<rl> In n <H'.nllir newspaper as in a religious journal, there | were advertisements that eon Id he accepted by ii secular newspaper that should not appear in the columns of a religious journal. There is no objection in a secular newspaper advertising the approach of a circus, while no one could deny that such an advertisement in a religious newspaper would be offensive in! the extrtme. It was generally conceded that all or our newspapers have a high standard and try to keep their advertising columns i clean. The old set of otllcers, who have served the ' c<. f.lrl.fnili- u-nro iiimnimnnslv ro-eleeted: Major M. It. McSweeney, of the '.Hampton Guardian, president; Capt. Charles j Putty, of tlii' Carolina Spartan, and Cnpt. T. JI. I Clarke, of the Camdm Journal, vice-prci'dents; Mr. J. I>. Bon tier, of the Axsocif.dc JJcformed Prexbytortixn, secretary ; Major Franz "Meleiicrs. of the Deutsche Zcil'C.iy, treasurer, and the He v. Sidi II. H row no, of the Christian Xcif/hbor, chaplain. 'Che compliment of reelection was acknowledged in appropriate remarks by tho president, tlic vice-presidents and Hie chaplain. Mr. J. K. lJoggs, of the Pickens Se.ilinel, was elected the next annual orator, v ith Mr. \V. M. .Tones, of the Spartanburg ilvrald, as alternate. Charleston was chosen as the next place of meeting!:. The experiences of this meeting were of so great n practical value to the profession that it was determined to continue the discussion of subjects of interest to the newspaper men of th est ate. The executive committee were instructed to arrange a programmes for the next meeting and seleet subjects for discussion, and assign members to prepare papers on the selected questions. The members ol this Association do not. turn their annual meetings into deadhead junketing excursions, but pay their way wherever they go and mix practical business with a pleasure trip. While the vcncrablo chaplain was absent from the room it was unanimously agreed to present him with a handsome silver pltcl-er as a testimonial of respect from his fellow members. A eomniitlce was appointed to purchase the pitcher and have it suitably engraved. It was also unanimously decided to present tnc Kennedy Library of Spartanburg ? 11II The u.sun! complimentary resolutions to the citizens of Spartanburg, the Merchants Hotel anil tlie railroad companies were unanimously passed. A derailment prevented us from going to Ashevllle last night, but wo march on to Washington this evening. WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION. Col. Pope's Address ? Ready-Prints nnd Plate Hatter. Spaktaxburg, July 15.?The Press Association, with a very good audience, assembled In the Opera House yesterday at 11 A. M. to lieiir Col. .1. \v. K. Pope deliver tlin annual address. Ilis subject was: "The Past, Present and Future of South Carolina." He touched on the early settlements, the struaglcs of the cnlonifit< thn r*ntimisilitif?K pnfprini? info our population, making it a conglomerate race, distinctively South CaroliniaD. The part the State took in the war of 177G and her work in the framing of the Constitution and laying the foundations of the government came in for a notice. The negro, cotton, nullification, and that exciting period from lt<30 to ISM were all mentioucd. As to the future the outlook was encouraging. There was manhood enough in the State tocairy It. forward to as great glory and honor as it had ever enjoyed in the past. After this address the Association "attacked the pereeedins," as Brother Gardner, of Lime Kiln club fame, would sa.v. The subject of ready-prints and plate matter was taken up, and a very interesting discussion followed. The Association was compelled to decline the invitation to Glenn Springs for want of time. In theaijeinoon session complimentary resolutions were pasted as to Col. Pope's address. Two or three resolutions, perhaps wise in their tendency, were introduced, but promptly votcu uown, oectuise nicy wen; consjueruu unconstitutional. There is a wise and safe conservatism in the body. They arc sroing to do nothing radical, cxcept ill their individual capacity. The Association spent about seven hours yesterday at work. That does not look like a junketing crowd. In the afiernoon the citizens invited them to ride over the city. This was most agreeable to all, as the even ins was delightful. In this ride I am informed that our treasurer. Mr. Melchcrs, selected three or four beautiful residences, one of which he may purchase with the interest of the Association funds as a homo for worn-out editors and printers. There was 110 mectingat night because the Spartanburg Musical Association had given a complimentary ticket to each member to attend the Oratorio, "Kuth." This was a highly appreciated compliment, and tlieyounsr men exteuding this favor are now solid with the I'ress. A la rue audience was in attendance, although a dark cloud, with much thunder and lightning, was approaching. THE PRESS EXCURSION. Safe Arrival of the Konth Carolina Editor* and their Lady Friends in Washington. Washington". July 17.?The following members of the South Carolina Press Association arrived here to-day: N. (.J. O-tcen, Watchman and Southron; Major A. S. Todd, Anderson Journal; E. P. McKisslck, Union Times; Col. It. C, Watts, \V. W. Ball and Col. T. li. Crews, 1 of the Ijiturensville Herald; Warren DuPre, Carolina Spartan ; J. Dour, Georgetown 'Hints; W. M. Jones.Spartanburg Herald; J. S. l'errin, Abbeville Messenger; J. 13. Homier, Associate Reformed Presbyterian; C. II. Prince, Florence '/tines; Major 1"'. Melchers, Deutsche Z,ituntj; E. E. Hoinar, Jiajilist Courier; Hugh Wilson, l'ress and Banner; Major M. i$.. McSweeney, Hampton Guardian; Capt. T. II. Clarke,Camden Journal; and the representa-j tive of the Xetrs and Courier. They were accompanied by thefollowing ladies: Mrs. Os-1 tu>n Snrnlor- Mfcu T. I I.niir?n?. Mrs. Crows, Laurens, Miss Ella Cavis, Laurens; Mrs. \\*. \V. Thompson, Spartanburg; Miss A. J. McDonald, Augusta; Miss J. s. McDonald, Augusta; Mrs. Me-Swectiey, Hampton ; Miss Causey, Hampton ; Miss Ida lhiggs, Clarendon; Miss L. Clarke, Camtien; Miss S. lioykin, Caimlen. As souu as their arrival was known the Hon. Samuel Dibble and Col. T. Stobo Farrow called upon tliem and made arrangements for <i reception by l'resident rieveland. This was given at 1 o'clock, the members of the Associ-1 ation being introduced by Congressman: Hemphill and President McSwceney, of the Association. The l'resident shook hands with j each member of the Association, and the ladies as well, alter which the party dispersed ' and made an inspection of such rooms in the White House as were thrown open to them. In the afternoon they attended the concert by the Marine liaml, and at night a reception, which was given them by Mr! Farrow. They will remain here till Tuesday morning. A?Ijourii!iten< of the Ilnsiness JIcoliiijts of the Press Association. si'AHTA Viu'imi, July 10.?The Press Association met in the Hoard of Trade rooms yester- j day morning and entered into a lively discus, i sion as to foreign advertisements and those' agencies which do torment editors before! their time. The patent medicine men, liver j pad concerns, baking powders, consumption ! can be cured, and similar topics received due. consideration. The difference between the; standards to be observed by the religious and Limiilor iiriikic flikliHiucml Simiia nf' tint f>i 1 i tors aitmncd that the readers held the religious press up to :i higher standard thsin they i diil the secular press, others took .1 different I view and believed that t lie standard of each! was high or low according to the individual' management of (lie paper. After this discussion the subscription' list was taken up and the various plans of collections and enlarging subscriptions were talked ' about. No tine could propose n sure plan for, getting the arrears due a country newspaper, one editor present thought the only hope 1111 some ea>cs was to patiently pray and wait for a favorable opportunity of administering on the estate of the Uelini|ucnt. Ilesolntionsof respect were passed in mem-' ory of \V. J. McKetall, of the Marion Star. \ This is said l>y :ill present to be the most pro-, (liable inotHnir ever held. It was "slrlcllyj business." There was little foolishness ami, no frivolity. The smart fellow, full of stale i jokes and oM tricks, was not here. It was a| dignified ho'ly, commanding the respect of the Spartanburg people. It is sure eviitenee! that, the Association is moving forward and upward,and it is the determination of the . members to keep the standard high. Charleston Wiis chosen as the next place of; meeting. J. L. NVeber, of the A'eu'a and Courier, put that place In nomination and urged t h<? l?ri'f h i"i*n It > iri v?* lin? cilil ( !i t v l?v t liu Srii a < I showing. Tins excursion to Asliuvillo was a failure, soiin- of tlx'ooticlK's having l>ecn do-1 railed. Fivoor six of the editors went, liuwj ever, and are expected back to-day. Tliis morning tliey are malting arrangements for: the Wabliinglon trip. A Horrible Dcat'i. Charlotte ttbwvcr. On WediKsday lust, about six miles from C'litirlotti', mi 1 lie Slatesville mail, a Iilllc eo|. ored ehild \vliil?* Sell alone in the house, laid its hands upon ?? can of concentrated lye. A 1 portion of the contents of the ran had been' used, but it still eontuiiied about tlnee t:.IjI? spoonfuls, and this ouaniity the fluid drunk, lisrcr<'aiiis, after tii" tbry do-e liad been swijllowed <|'iiekly drew the :iilcution of p-. r<on< near, soid a duet or was sent for, but mod-1 leal assistance was of no avail. as the child I (|UieUly died, after tie' liiust a^oni/.ing Milleriii-is. Jts throat was literally bunted out, and J death was upositive lVJicil I AN ESSAY ON CLOYER. ! i (PLANTING, MOWING, VALUE AS FORAGE 1 AND AS A RENEW2R OF LAND. < An Essay Road before tlie Xinety>Slx j Farmers' Club by Mr. W. L. An- i dernoii, Sr., of th.it I'lacc. Brother Farmers: You were kind on ought, at your last meet- ! [ iog to ask ine to read an essay oil clover. The word "Kssay" seems to include moro of [ a scientific description of tbis plant than my I knowledge would warrant. IMPORTANCE OF GOOD SEED. I propose simply to give in plain language, a few words of my experience with this most valuable of all the forage or hay plants of our country. Although we have here , about 5 or U varieties of clover, what is said oa this occasion will be about red clover, "Trifolium Pratensc." To begin at the beginning, ! let mo first say a word about deed and the possibility of introducing on your farm nox' ious plants that will give you trouble and la! bur to exterminate. My children have had many a holiday curtailed In keeping down | j the wild parsnip or wild carrot, thus Intro- ( dnced on my placo In clover seed. Its ability | to "possess the laud" will not be questioned I K?r lrith If aiirl hna hoon l forcibly impressed on me while visiting my < native place at Waterloo, Laurens Co., where < all the uncultivated land, fence corners, ditch | banks tfcc., are white with Its blooms at this i season of the year. The "survival of the fit- i test," is in this case, ihe survival of the most i useless, for no stock will cat wild carrot, so i far as I know. What remedy, you ask, have wcagainst this dilllculty ? I answer while it i is impossible to look over and pick out noxious sc-eds from the clover scud of commerce; j it is perfectly feasible to watch the first appearance of these pests and destroy every ( plant before maturing seed, at a time when ; there are but few of them, 10 or 12 pounds of seed are sulllcient to sow an acre; but I be- | lieve it would be much better to sow 10 i pounds of red aud 13 or It pounds of Alsyke or Sweedish clover. Tliis last, thought little i known, is a valuable buy plant, and will i grow about half as high as red clover. KIND OF LAND AKD AMOUNT OF SEED TO J ACItE. Where shall we sow clover? If you own ! red clay land, sow freely and without fear. If gray land I would still say sow clover, but more cautiously. I have seen cood clover on I sandy laud, but, ns a rule, it requires a ciay|: soil to succeed well and perpetuate itself; j and when 1 use the word "perpetuate," I mean it. Some who hear mo no doubt think . clover is a deal of trouble, nnd that it requires , resceding year after year like wheat or oat& . This is not tlie case. There is a plat of 5 acres iu front of my house that was first set in clover 12 or 15 years ago. It lias not been necessary to resow this land since, and I honestly think there is enough seed to-day in the soil of that 5 aeres to seed 20 acres of land. During these years mentioned this plat has been worked in usual rotation, as cotton, corn, small grain, then clover. I have never kept it to successive years in clover, tltough. 1 see no objection to so doing; nor lias It been ray custom to take two cuttings in one season. I i have left the second growth heretofore to be I plowed under for the benefit of the land and i to till the soil with seed,always ready to come i up when wanted. Some may not know that ( clover seed will lie in the ground for years i and then coine up. I hope I may not be con- I sidcred as playing on yonr credulity by the I statement 1 now make. In company with I our noighbor MhJ. R. A. Griffin. I this morn- i ing rodeovera Held of his on which stillstood i the shocks of oats, among the oat stubble there was what I estimated as a half stand of clover, and In many places a perfect stand. Now this Held had been run in clover for several years; but 10 or 12 years ago tho clover was purposely destroyed, and none had been al- < lowed to go to seed since ; for every year that > it has been In small grain, it was plowed.and seeded in peas as soon as the grain wab off. i It is impossible to reach any other conclusion ' than that clover seed had remained dormant in tho soil for 10 years and then germinated. ? DO NOT GRAZE CLOVER AND CUT IT BUT ONCE A YEAll. I often destroy two or three stands of clover In the spring in t he preparation of land for cotton or corn, yet when sown down in small c grain there is always plenty ol clover comes up; and just hero permit me to mention , what I hold to be the keystone of success , with clover, it is, that a second cutting is never to be taken from the land in one season. I would further insist and beg you to j remember that at no time should stock of | any kind be allowed to graze on red clover. , The temptation is very great to turn them on ( ! the second growth after removing one cutting j of hay. Don't do it, unless you wish to ex- , terminate the clover.and rob the land of its (due share ef the benefits of clover. Now friends should any of you thiuk the two last directions rather strict. ev?n uselessly so, I can only remind you that I am giving roy ex- j pcrience and the rules by which I have mnde clover a success, not, by any means, thinking that wisdom will die with me, or that this is the very best plan that can be devised; but j hope that those jots of mine may provoke , some of you to good works in redeeming our , south land from the slavery of all cotton. < The fine colts and Holstiens, and Jerseys, so plentifully exhibited at your last stock show, seem to say there is a leaven of treason to ] !?,? thn l.ti./l lloouon I ! grunt that It may spread till the whole is ( leavened and Willi ?nr armories?our burns well supplied with clover bay, I verily believe | wo can- afford to rebel against the fleecy j monarch. , time to sow. 1 Red clover 1* generally sown with some j kind of small grain, and this is undoubtedly the most economical plan, unless tho grain is very rank and thick 011 the ground; when it will most surely smother and kill it. In fact, when clover Is sown on this plan the grain should not he seeded too thickly not more . than one half the usual quantity. If the cost of the sued is not a grievance the best time to sow, is in September or early in October, Immediately ou ground after putting in small grain, a.s this gives two strings to your bow, for if winter killed, you can reason at the next best, and by many held to be the b?st, time for sowing, I mean the first ten days of Murch. ir you sow in March ruu Thomas harrow over the grain, when not too wet sow the seed aud leave it to bo covered by the rains. If the cost of seed is to be considered, and the best time for a single sowing is wanted, I . would unhesitatingly recommend the first week in March as the safest and surest to get astaud. ?:ome may ask why not sow the seed in March on grain without harrowing, I answer that I have tried tills plan, and found it ; would iu>t work well, 'flic crust on tbe , ground prevents the seed being covered, and ; the rain washed and collects them in the depressions and sink places, such as horse ' tracts <fce., diving these spots too much seed at i the expense of the mure elevated ones, THE IIEST (iUAIN TO SOW WITH IT. j With what grain should we sow clover to 1 give it the best chance lor success? Any j kind except oats; I have failed twice In gettins clover to live iti oats. I think wheat the best and barley next lor this purpose. I can 1 not speak from experience on rye but believe it would All the bill cxfcellently, were It not that this grain is generally sown on the thinest land, such as would not grow clover with any Satisfaction to tho farmer. Of course, you will understand that after removing the crop of small grain, the clover must have possessson of the land, without grazing, the remainder of that year and the one following, taking your first cutting of hay in the spring of second year, though on rich spots it may be cut in the first year. TIME KOH CT'TTINU AND MANNER OK CLUING CLOVE It HAY.The proper time to cut for hay Is when you find about half the heads of bloom fresh and half withered or ripenning. This will occur Generally In Mav. < Oncc, some years ago, I cut my clover In April. Ttits season is was from anil to 25tb of May. When I come to speak of curing the hay, I speak with much misgiving as to ray ability to instruct. If the weather is open and pretty almost any plan will (1<>: If showery and cloudy you will scarcely be pleased with any. My plan, until this season, has been to start the mower as soon In the morning as the clover is free from ilew for it must, not be cut wet. Commonly it Is!? or Jo o'clock In the day. The present season I tried the plan of mowing late in the evening, and was much pleased with it. The dew will not injure tlie' color or quality of fresh cut clover or grass like it after it is partly cured. Another advantage of cutting in the evening is that it throws all the hinderancc from other work i together and at the same time,?about one or | ihours before silnset. Thus this avocation of! preserving grass will not seriously interfere with our common vocation of killing grass in ' the cotton llcld. Clover should he put Into ricks after one! day's stin, and remain so from 1 to 0 days, then housed ; but it can be taken in much j sooner it rain threatens to fall, especially If] you have much barn room. A mower ought j to take down as much in two hours as you' can handle in the same length of time the| next evenimr to rake anil cock up, with j hor.-e-rakeand *>orti hands with forks. The' land I have in clover is red clay land. 1 have ; fiiMiuently applied ground plaster or gypsum to the ymiiijr clover: but the benefit was not i very apparent, yet the evidence prctvmder- , ales in luvorof ils use. <>n jrmy land I cer-j: ttiiuly should use it freely when tin* yournj', clover Was about six inches liiuh, sowing 11*11. to -in pounds e:irly in the timming wiicn ! there wa? a heavy ttcw*. Though clover hay | ean not be cured so as to show so brijrht anil; preMy ii< hay from true grasses vet it is really more nutrleious. * AS A If KSTlilJI'lt OK I.A Nil. 1 t < lover far surpasses any restorer of worn i out laud. Time will not allow me to treat ot t ' his branch of my subject as it deserves. Besides Its value as a hay plant, clover Is insurpassed in furnishing the best of green rood for soiling; following just after green unrlcy. Every intelligent farmer knows how :o estimate this both as food and medicine. Conclusion. Now let us hear the conclusion jf I lie whole matter. I am asked If after tears of experience would I advlae my nelghoor.M to sow clover? Has it been profitable to me? There has been no time sinco I have tieen raising clover that I have been scarce of roraxe; besides, the land has improved 100 per cent in that time instead of wearing out. Tills, I assure yon, Is a true statement, without exoneration, and certainly answers the question. Is it Drofitabte? Friends, If we Intend to draw our rations, for man and beast from our own oribs and smoke-housos Instead of from the depot, clover-raiung w ill materially assist and strengthen our gocd resolutions, "MONEY VERSUS PIETY." "Former** Agree* with us and Mnkefl Home Very Good Suggestions to Our Voters. Editor Pre%* and Banner: The "illustrious eight" "new born statesmen" choiien by Farmer's Club accompanied by "four gentlemen" as auxiliaries will no doubt exercise a sound and intelligent discretion in the election of State officials. .Let us heartily endorse your editorial In last week'8 issue, "Money Versus Piety." The custom of calling on men for money to build 3cbool houses and churohes and to pay for barbecue dinners because they are candidates Is one far "more honored in the brenst than tlio nhenrvonno " T.of trinn Ho oliw^tArl I1EO of their merit and fitness for offices to which they aspire and not because they invite u? to partake of their bread and are deeply interested in the welfare of our families, only when our votes are wanted. Good &ud competent men should not be expected t?> truckle to the humor of everybody fbr the privilege of serving- the dear people. Believe me, my fellow-voters, a man who will beg for our votes, or treat for them, or contribute to the building of churches and school houses to obtain them, is conscious that he is not equal to the duties of the office he seeks. I think It Is 3afo to say that a candidate who will resort to improper means to secure his election ought not to be trusted. If we desire to meet the candidates let us give the dinners ourselves and invite them to partake with us and give their views on matters of public Interest and the management of tli6 offices Lo which they aspire, ana especially let us put down now ind forever the custom that subjects honorable, capable and meritorious men to the humiliation of riding through the country from house to house, Hat in hand, bowing and scraping around every "rusty cuss" they may chance to meet. Let us set it down as a setLied fact, and be governed by it, that a man who will beg, or lie, or treut for our votes, is not worthy of them. FARMER JUDGE COTH&AX FOB COKOEBS8. What Some of Oar Exchanges Say of Hi* Nomination. Keowee Courier. Our readers will notice In this issue the announcement or Judge Cothranas a candidate Tor Congress from this Cthe thlrd>Con j?ressionil District. We sec he has also tiaen announced in the Abbeville papers. Judge Doth run is a man of high moral character ind genuine ability.. He would flil any posllion In the gift of the people with credit to himself and honor to tho State. He is well known to our people, among whom he has many friends, and needs no commendation it our hands. "A Foemnn Worthy of their Steel." Scncca Free Press. The Hon. J. S. Cothran Is announced in our columns to-day as a candidate for Congress. Judge Cothran is one of South Carolina's favorite sons, and if elected, will mak*.1 a fine representative. In htm the other candidates will find a fbeman worthy of their ste ;i. General llenipblll for Secretary oS State. To the Editor of The Columbia Register. There has been no recognition in the way of the bestowal of public office of the gr?at services to the State since 1*70 of the press ol South Carolina. Its edltoBs, as a rule, have been content with making reputations for others and lia-ve not sought to advaneo them' selves. There seems to be good reasons at this time for a new departure in this respect, aud 011 grounds of public policy it would seem to b? wine thut ini the composition of aStato ticket every element of our social and political life should find appropriate recognition. Any attempt at class distinctions should be a voided, and, so far fis It Is possible to clo so, ojr State ticket should represent the agricultural, commercial, manufacturing and professicnal inta rests. With tills view I nominate for Becrttary oi State General Robert R. Hemphill of Abbeville. It so happens that on most of tlie questions on which people are divided in- opinion, I have never been on the same side with h4m, but no one who knows him-has ever q uestionsd his uprightness of character, his ability and h!s devotion to the best interests of the State. As a soldier, his record Is second tc> none. As an editor, he has been always independent und-frue. And as a legislator he has shown himself at all times an earnest advocate ol economy in administration. Among his own people of Abbeville these One qualities have found appreciation, and tils probable, I inay say certain, election, unr>pposed, to the State Senate, if he be a can illdate for that office, testifies in no doubttal way to his possession of those qualities which stf, Mils Juncture are regarded in the public service. Merit. The New Roads. Auffiwla Chronicle. The Atlantic, Greenville A Western railroad Is almost at our gates.- Its advent fcas not been lienrideu by the usual puffin# and blowing that accompany railroad enterprises in these days. Col. Hammett, one of the most successful and well known citizens of South Carolina, is president of the new road. At the jotton exchange yesterday afternoon, ne presented clearly and fully every material tact connected with his rond from Augusta to tireen ville. From Greenville to Augaata is under contract. The extension to Nor;li Carnlinn, to connect withKuoxvllle, is for future ' f iiiRlrlnrn tinri The Atlantic, Greenville and Western railroad should receive substantial support from Mir merchants. For one hundred and ,wenty miles it will run through one of the mi?t productive sections of our sister .state. The merchants ol Augusta will stand very much in their own llaht if they do not aid this Important railroads we hope Col. Hamsiett and his friend will have no cause to complain of the pluck aud public spi rit of iVugusta's business men. "\\ o want the two narrow gauge railroads to be built?the Augusta, Edgefield and Newberry and the Atlautlc, Greenville and Western. I Tut it Is folly to parallel each other from Trent >n to Augusta. Both roads should unite in Lhe construction and use of a common track Iroin some point in Edgefield to Auguala. To tiulld two tracks is a waste of money. The two roads should uuito upon a fair aud honest basis. Let us llavc (he Primary. The State Convention will act widely if it provides for a primary election for the Third District. Four Counties out of the five in the Hate have declared unmistakably in favor of Lhe primary. For the State Convention to Jeny them this privilege would be an outra;eous tyranny, that would lead in the future Lo a vigorous and open protest against party methods. Thero is already a spirit of nnrest ind dissatisfaction among the people c>n account of what they regard as ring methods. 1'hey are tired of oligarchies. The entire Democratic party Is expected; to vote the straight ticket at the general election; and if i Democrat refuses to do this he is call a "boiler" aud denounced as "tin independent"?ns 'worse thau a Radical." Clearly, at thegen;ral election the individual Democrat has no }holee. If he Is deprived of a choice in making the nominations, then he has tio choice at <11, and his right of suffrage becomes a "bur en ideality"?a pretence aud a sham. What h WHDICU IIUW is IUU 11.-11iii.J?1,11c VIJ.JJIFI iuiiiij "or every Democrat to say for himself, Individually nnd by ballot, who shall be the L?em)craltc Oltlecrs.?dewberry Observer.t The Loafers and Hard Tiiuev. Southern Cultivator. Mr. Ed. F. Elton, of Valancla, Kan. thus x>uches up croakers and loafers: I notice freft'ent articles In the Cultivator on hard times ind the remedy. In the first place, what is lie cause? I think It Is too many loafers, nen sil.linn around waiting for an easy jub to some along hunting theui, when they ought ,0 be hunting work and taking: such as they oiild get. A great many of theso fellows Iilnk eight hours' work for ten hours' pay vould better their condition. I think twelve lours'work for twelve hours' pay would be tetter, as I can't see how a man would bo any tetter otl' for the same money, 110 mattei how ong he worked. It is true he would have uorc timo to loaf around saloons and spend lis money; and soon learn that Satan finds uiscliief for idle hands to do. .No, wo must vork and keep working, and in a short time ,ve can laugh at hard times. I saw :n the May ^ultirutur a piece from "J. T. A." who said he .housjht he could not afford to subscribe for nnr monthly. I will give him my way to iconomisse?get four or live of his neighbor* to so in with him ami each one of litem (alee a iilTi'i'pnt Journal, nml th?*n exchange nl'ter 'eading It. Thus lie can get the use of live for .lie price of one. A new ami Insidious enemy of the cotton daiit has oppeared In North Carolina in the ;lia|>e of liee, which altach themselves lo the mder surface of tin'leaves and suck the sap. The sialic will in oneor two days after being lius attacked, look as it it had been dipped 11 hot water. They are damaging the crop to lie e.\leut of perhaps 50 per wm.?Kcchui>j/e. OUR RAILROAD CENTRE. 1 0 i GREENWOOD'8 MAP OF BUSY LIFE. * Fine Weather for Farmers?Cotton-. Deaths?Collesrc for Yenng Men? Cokesbnry Conference and Other Matters of Interest Ahont Town. Greenwood, s. C.( July 19,1886. The farmers have now had a few days more of fine weather for their work. Miss Llltt Prince, a charming young lady, who has been visiting friends here, nas returned to her home in Williaraston. Mr. W. B. Wharton sold two bales of cotton in tills place on last Wednesday. Our buyers are ever ready to pay the highest price possible for the staple. Middling cotton is now worth about 8V? cents. Miss Mamie Lomax and Miss Henderson, of Verderv, were the guests of conductor and Mrs. Walden for a day or two last week. Watermelons are now very plentiful. Several cars have been shipped to this place. The fruit la unusually large, but Is somewhat Insipid and of inferior quality generally. Messrs. Hugh Wilson and A. S. Todd spent a few hours in our town the other day, while on their way to Spartanburg. A farmer of no little experience, was heard to say not long since, "If every man who claims to be a farmer will spend more of his time od his farm working ana seeing that his employes work to the greatest ad van tape, for all the real and imaginary evllaabout which farmers are so prone to croak, he will find a remedy more efficacious than any that has been suggested by the so-called farmers convention, and a balm In Gilead, far more healing to his drooping spirits than even a free collcge for women couki ever pro> e to be." Mrs. Dreher, of Columbia, Is visiting her daughter, Mre. G. A. Swygert. . Mrs. Sarah Aim Harmon, wife of Mr. W. P. Harmon, of the Phoenix neighborhood, died on Friday night last of heart disease. She was about sixty years old, and for many years she had been a member of the Rehoboth Methodist church, where she was buried on Saturday. An a^ed husband and several sons and daughters of mature years are leit to mourn the loss of a devoted Christian wife and loving mother. On last Thursday night ft terrific rain and wind storm passed over this place. Fruit trees, the growing crops, and a few dwellings were consldeiably damaged. Mrs. J. W. Sproles is visiting her father, Mr. M. B. McGhee, near Cokesbury. Mr. Jeff. Klnard, of fine stock fame, was tn town on last Saturday. He carried away several of the awards of the Ntnety-SIx Stock Show of last year, and Is very sanguine as to his ability to do so again at the next. Farmers, follow hfs example. Mrs. P. C. IiOrlck, Miss Maggie Txjrlck and Master Julian Lorlck, of Columbia, are the guests of their relatives, Mr. G. A. Swygert and family. During the heavy rain of last Thursday night the well on Mr. John R. Blake's place caved from the top. It was of great depth and was utterly ruined. Mr. D. T. Boozer, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of this place; is visiting his onclc, Dr. A P The pleasant face of Col. O. T. Calhoun was seen on our streets a few clays since. Col. Calhoun has some staunch friends In Greenwood who are sorry that he does not honor us by visiting our town oftener. Col. Rita, of Ninety-Sixrwas here last Friday. Mr.O. D: Duckett, one of oar politest clerks, Is visiting relatives In Newberry. Ollle's short vacation Is well earned. Greenwood has the base bnll fever and has "got 'em bad." A first-class college for young men Is sadly needed In our town. The friends of education have realized this fact, and at a recent meeting of the Board of Trade a committee consisting of Prof. S. P. Boozer, Hon. J.-C. Maxwell, Dr. A. P. Boozer, J. K. l)urst and J. W. Greene was appointed to look after the educational Interests of our town. This committee will go to work at once, and will endeavor to devise a plan by which money can be raised 1 fbr the purchase of a suitable lot and. the ereo Hon of a building to be used as a college for boys. A committee composed of such men was never known to fall in any undertaking, and Greenwood with her Female College and hsr college for young men may yet be not on81 the Atlanta, but also the Athens of South urollna. If the people of Greenwoodare not lively, ' practical Christians it Is their fault. We have ! three weekly prayer meetings, three Sunday ' school's and preaching from three to five times a week. Several of our teachors will attend the t Teachers' Institute at Due West this week, i The Cokesbury District Conference will con vene In the Methodist church in this place on * next Thursday morning at ten o'clock. This body will consist of ninety-one delegates from churches In this and neighboring counties, i After the adjournment of the conference a se) Hor nf mpptin<TH will ho mniliurtpri in thft Methodist church by the pastor, Kev. W. A. Rogers. That much good may be done Is devoutly hoped. Miss Mary Cheatham, of Edgefield, Is visiting the family of Dr. B. W. Cobb. The Misses Bailey, or Clinton, are visiting , their uncic, Mr. W. H. Bailey. r. Remind your readers of the Importance of - sowing turnips. But few crops pfty so well. Willie, the bright little son of Mr. J? K. Duret, Is very sick. We unite with his parents in wishing for his speedy recovery. Capt. L. H. Rykard died at bis homo near this place on lastSunday morning. For nearly a year he has been suffering from a dlseaae r of the brain similar to paralysis, which culminated in his death. Capt. Rykard's life has i been a long and useful one, having passed the allotted three score and ten. Pie enlisted and served as a private in the Florida war of 1&J5, and he also served In the late war of SecesI slon, although he was exempt from such service, being over the age specified by theau thorlties-. Tblb-act shows a noble patriotism founded1 In-a principle not common. Asa member of the Tranquil Methodist church he hus lived a pions exemplary life, showing to the world the reality and practicability of thereligion of Christ. He leaves ? widow, of a> second marriage, and several childreu to - mourn his loss. MAC. WAB2UNG TO OFFICEHOLDERS. i . > Cleveland Commands Thcin to Esebew Fnrtlsan Politico. "Washington, July 14.?The following exe-i i cutlve order was issued by tue President this afternoon: "Executive Mansion, "Washington, July 14. "ToIJcadaof Departments in the Service 0/ the General Government. "I deem tills h proper lime to especially warn nil subordinates in the several departments and all ofllce holders under I he general government against the use of their official positions in attempts to control political movements in their respective localities. Office holders are the agents of the people?not their masters. Not only Is their time and labor due to the government, but they should scrupulously avoid, In their political action as well as in the discharge of their duty, offending by a display of obtrusive partisanship their neighbors, who have relations with thein as public officials. They should also constantly remember that their party friends, from whom they have received preferment, have not Invested them with the power of arbitrarily managing their political atfairs. They have no right as officeholders to dictate! the political action of their party associates or to throttle freedom of action within the I party lines by methods and practices that pervert every useful and Justifiable purpose of party organization. The influence of Federal office holders should not bo felt in the manipulation of political primary meetings and nominating conventions. The use by these officials of their positions to compass their selection with delegates to political conventions, is indecent and unfair, and a proper regard for propriety and the requirements of official place, will also prevent their assuming the active conduct of political campaigns. Individual Interest and activity In political affairs are by no means condemned. Office ] holders are neither disfranchised nor forbidden the exercise of political privileges, but their privileges are not enlarged, nor Is their duty to party Increased to pernicious activity by officeholdlng. Just discrimination in this regard between tho things a citizen may proI nnrlv rtn mill Mip niirnnsfH for which a Dtiblic office should not be used is easy In the lfght of I a correct appreclntlon of the relations bo-! tween the people atid those entrusted with! officii place and the consideration of the | nacesslty under our form ol government of political action, free from official coercion. You are requested to communicate the substance of these views to those for whose culdance they are intended. [Signed] Grover Cleveland. Watches that Were Rurled for Twenty-One Years. News and. Courier. Some weeks ago Mr. L.C.Thompson, of Liberty Hill,Fairfield county, while ploughing in his garden, unearthed a small box, which upon being opened, was found to contain two gold watches. One of these was a very heavy douh'o-cased gentleman's watch ot English make, bearing the Initials J. W. H. engraved on the back : the other was a small, beautifulj ly enamelled lady's watch with the initials S. | & J. engraved upon it. Fortunately for the owners, Mr. Thompson | had heard of these watches having been bur- , | ied by them during the war, and that the spot I! i irlmi'fl Hiftv hnrinrl nnnlil nAVPP ho fniiml j afterwards. They are tlio property of M r. j. i W. Hudson, of Winnsboro, who for ninny : years previous to I lie war was principal of the I Mount Zion College of Winnsboro, und Mrs. S. K. .Tones. The watches were buried in late, when Sherman's army was approaching this [section, and after the war the owners could' : not find where they were hidden. The watch et- were brought to the llurcnu to-dny for in-h Upcetlon. Willi the exception of theeorrod> ing of some small steci springs in the works, ? they look, after twenty-one years under ? ground, as if they had been In daily use. The I ) relies have been given to a Jeweller to be re- i paired. '' rr ' prt**p v a urn rnwvwTTMf uvanrwa I 'O. P. II." Nitons the Advantages or < tlie Primary a* Compared With the Convention Plan?The Bight of the Citizen?The True Idea of Republicanism. Editor Press and Manner : As separate parties entertain views of an adverse character In the political govern men t < mid one of them of a corrupt nature, party < faction seems to be an indispensable necessi- t ty. Otherwise, I have no special adherence i for party strife. The primary system that has i been adopted by Democracy id ascertaining i the choice of party candidates is the direct 1 way of reaching general satisfaction, although 1 It is becoming corrupt by a species of diaboli- > cal schism, denominated "ringlsln." I think i It approximates the nearest method that can i be eftected to find out the popular voice or wish. Every voter should have an access of 1 expressing his preference through the ballot i box for representation In the government, i either State, Congressional or county. This ; right, I conceive, fs what Democracy claims as a li ce girt to the people. It is a form of gov- < ernment "in which the supreme power is lodged collectively." This Is the signification that has been transmitted to receding generation and recalls to memory the seven years struggle for Independence. The primary plan is based on the good old ante-bellum custom or modus operandi of election which afforded the humblest citizen an opportunity who was vested with the right of suffrage to give vent to his choice for public office bearers, and thereby enjoy the full measure of being a free and untramrneicd American citizen. x Lie wiivt'uuuu jjiuu uut's not oy uuy means allow that Inestimable privilege to be enjoyed him, but rather regards him as a menial subject of authority and taxation. It partakes too much of that spirit of "bossism,"?a "few to rule the many" which Is antagonistic to the true Idea of American republicanism. This autocratic scheme of chicanery has been tolerated until forbearauce has ceased to be a virtue, and the body politic is clamoring for its extinction, and thesubslltution of a mode that will give better satisfaction. They are reluctant to succumb any longer to the domineering power of a few self-laudatory, self-interested politicians who fabricate schomes solely for their aggrandisement in packed conventions. The right to vote is a boon of citizenship that should not be trampled under foot. Every masculine denizen who has attained the age of majority should have a full exercise of his privilege when ever an opportunity presents itself in the government. It la the power that he possesses in giving expression to whom he thinks should constitute the legion of office holders. If the primary system is fair and Impartial In. winnowing, whom tho voter conceives to be the best loeal county officers, I cannot understand why It Is not equally so In selecting Congressmen or State officers. Objection Is urged, it involves too much trouble, to secure' these candidates. It appears to me. the trouble would not be augment to any great extent, If the same day on which we elected our county nominess would be utilized fer thatt purpose.. I can't conceive what obstacles would be In the way to prevent that. Granting tho difficulty would be magnified even ten-fold shall the right to vote, one of the greatest prerogatives a free-born American citizen can boast of, be sacrificed, for sake of a little trouble. Trouble, Mr. Editor, is a natural Inheritance. My motto Is, let us have a Congressional campaign. Let the aspirants comc Derore mc people ana divulge tne senumonts that they entertain on toe different question* or Issues of the day that pertain to= the public welfare?such as the Blalrr8llver, tariff, pension or any bill that springs up for discussion In Congress. The people want to know how to cast their votes intelligently, and they do not desire to be disfranchised, as It were, by the pledged conventional plan. In the recent State's Farmer's Convention, your humble servant, one of that body, availed himself of the opportunity of introducing a resolution favoring the primary system In placing both Congressional and State nominees in tne field, and It was sanctioned by the convention unanimously. ThisPMr. Editor, was an Indication that there is a prevailing sentiment throughout the State endorsing the primary plan of ascertaining the party candidates, and I recognize* no plausible roason why we should not adopt It in the present campaign. I am fearftiI opposition to this method has sprung up merely on the ground that Abbeville coouty gave birth to this contemplated scheme, for the promotion of selfish ends. Geographical lines should not be drawn in quest of tne essential elements of cbaracier to fill a Congressional post of trust. Merit where ever exist^should be allowed to transcend all pleaaof objections and not he circumscribed under any consideration. With due-deference to t?e intellectual wor&h of the other counties composing the DlstrlctpAbbevi lie still prides herself as being the Athens of South Carolina,.and cannot resist a sensation of ambition Mitt egotism in claiming that she Is still"fu possession of the most available material of the gcruu homo to bear up the falling mantle of her illustrious son, Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken. O. P. H. Posh the Horn. Southern Cultivator. The most successful pork-raisers arc those wlio give daily attention to their hogfi the year around. The cheapest pork is that from hogs that have never gono hungry to their beds and have seen but one Christmas. The cheapest. food for hoes is that which they gather for themselves. The best breeds of hogs?other things being equal?is the well fed breeds The common practice of keeping hogs barely alive through the spring and summer months and then gorging them to Batlety on concentrated food late in the fall and early winter is contrary to common sense, and makes dear (not deer)>meat. The hog Is a grass- and root-eating animal by nature, ana the law of his nature should be followed in feeding, taking rare to give him an abundant supply of the best food of the kind adapted to his wants. I believe that the chief cause of the disposition to cholera and other fatal.maladies Is the unnatural conditions to which, we subject the animal. The closer we follow nature In the management ofall kinds ofjstock, supplementing in quantity as well as improving la quality the natural condilions,.the more successful will be the results. In my own experience i nave nine irouoie with cholera, in any of ii? forme; in fact never had a case to originate in my herd. I attribute this exemption to the Giro in providing abundance of good water, natural range, or Improved pasture, and succulent vegetable food at all seasons, and in keeping them from danger of Infection from other bops. When clover, In any of It* cultivated species, flourishes It furnishes the very best summer pasture, promoting growth aDd healthy development, of the whole animal. Itespeclally develops the digestive apparatus, Increases Its capacity and powers, and prepares the animal for the final process of fattening. In the absence of clover the ordinary grasses answer a valuable purpose, so long as they arc abundant, and succulent. Hut during: our long and frequently dry summers,, ordinary pastures dry up, and fail to meet the Increasing demands upon them. Then is realized the advantages of soiling crops, lutern, green corn, sorghum, collards, etc., which by cultivation are made in a measure independent of heat and drouth. One of the best fbods during the summer is green corn, stalks and all, after the roasting car stage. I have al ways believed that an ordinary corn stalk, with Its succulent ear, cut and fed to n hog, equal to two dry cars fed In November or December. If the regular fields be not convenient, it Is excellent practice to plant successive patches!of corn where it will be convenient to feed so as to furnish this kind of food as long as possible. Collards furnish a very perfect form of food and throughout a very large part of the year. They arc also well adapted for all other kinds of stock. They are not particularly fatten ing, but. atlord the material in abundance for developing the bony aud muscular structure, being, therefore, well suited for growing and working animals. Sorghum is almost equal tocorn as food for hogs. It Is easily and cheaply grown and by successive plantings will supply food from July until frost.. Lucerne is not excelled as a stock food by anything lliat grows, and is cspeelaUy good for hogs. It requires the very richest soil, but a patch of It, once well started, and annually top dressed, will last for many years. Now Is the time to push the hogs. Every pig that is now four months old or over (except those kept for breeders) should be converted into pork next winter. None should I be fed through more than one winter, if prao- J tlcable avoid it. The summer is the time! to-push their growth, and the fall and early I winter to lay on the fat the flesh that wilt fit| them for the butcher. Every farmer should! bo able to have hog-head for his New Yew's dinner. R. J. R. An Editor Married. Columbia Register. The Press Convention will meet at Spartanburg with a President jjust married, as will be seen by the following trom the Auyiista Chronicle of tlM* Mth. McSwecny has been gat hered ! in from the bachelor's fold, and there Is still j hope for Brother Wilson of tho Abbeville Press j and Banner, who is quite a gooff looking M. 1$. McSweeny, the editor of the Hampton J Guardian, was married yesterday morniim at I !) o'clock, ut tho bride's residence, to Miss Mat-! tie M. Porcher. Miss Porcher is not only live ly and bright, but a most interesting youngi lady. Mr. McNwceny takes his poung bride! with him toSparUnhurg, to the Press Con- 1 vention, of which he is President, when they go to Washington on their bridal tour. Mr. r and Mrs. McSweeny will be accompanied by Mi.ss Ella Causey." Abbeville Farmers mid Democrats. iSumter Watchman and Southron. In Abbeville the Farmers'Convention moth lust before the County Democratic Conven-fi lion, ami recommended eight of the twelve delegates to the State Democratic Convention.; I'lieir recommendation was jroiniitly endorsed by the Democratic Convention, and I'acli one wiis elected. That county does not Intern! to hnvc any domestic row over the fiih- i mors, and they are chrrying a level head in ] litis matter. ' ; - ????* SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRACY. Constitution of the Democratic Tarty of South Carolina, as Amended in Convention, at C& lumbia, 8. Cm August 2,1882 Article 1. There shall be one or n&re Dem>cratlc clubs organised lii each election pre:lut, each of which clubs shall have a distinct ;ltle, "The Democratic Clnb," and shall elect a president, one or more vlce-presdenta, a recording and a corresponding sec- '> retary and a treasurer; and shall have the rollowlng working committee*, of not leav than three members each, viz: a committee? on registration, an executive committee and inch other committees as to each club may seem expedient. Abt, H. The meetings of the clnbs should! be frequent after the opening of the canvassy ind some member or the club or Invited, speaker deliver an address at each meeting, if practicable. AST. III. The president shall have power to* call an extra meeting of the clnb, and ?? members of the club shall constitute a quo* rum for the transaction of business. Abt. IV. The clubs in each oounty shall be4 held together and operate under the control of a county executive committee, wblch shall' consist of one member from e?eb club, to be' nominated by the respective c ubs ana elected by the county convention, and such other' ' 1 members as the convention may add. The executive committee, wben elected,! shall appoint Its own officers and fill all vacancies which may arise wben the convention1 is not In session. The tenure of office of the executive committee shall be on til the next" general campaign an less sooner removed or suspended by tbe county convention. Abt. V. County Democratic conventions' shall be composes of delegates elected by the' everal local clubs-one delegate for every clubs' uiiuttu tftuaiLLuuai ueicgate wji wvcrjr twentyfive (-61 enrolled members? with the rWht to' each cbaot-y convention to enlarge or diminish the representation, according. to circnmstances. Thlsconventiou shall be called to- I gether by the chairman 01 the executive committee, nnder such rules as each county may adopt, and when assembled shall be called toorder by the chairman oi the executive oommlttee, and proceed to elect from among Its members a president, one or mow vioe-pres^ ldents, a secretary and treasurer. The corn-ventlon thall proceed to business, and when' the same Is transacted It shall adjourn sine* die. abt. VI. The rredeand manner of nominal ting candidates for county offices, or for mate. Judicial and Congressional Conventions,- - snail ere regiuawjtt m eaoa county Dy lae respective county conventions. ? Art. VII. The State convention shall be' composed of delegate* from each COunty, In the numerical proportion to Which that Oounty, is entitled In both br&dctleeof the General Assembly. Abt. VIII. The officers shall be a presidents one vice-president from each Congressional district, two secretaries and a treasurer. Abt. IX. The State Executive Committed1 shall be composed of three from each Con'-" gresslonal district. The delegates from thecountles comprising the Congressional district to nominate the candidates from that, district, and the convention shall then pro-* ceed to an eleotion. The member representing (South Carolina on the Nat'onal Democratic Committee shall be ex-officio a member of the State Democratic Committee. Abt. X. The Executive Committee'shall elect Us own chairman and otheroffloertr, and* shall meet at the oall ofthe chairman or any five members, at'such times and places as he< ' A or they may appoint. Art. XI. TheExeoutlve Committee shall have power, by the vote of a majority of the whole committee,, to call a oonventlon of the Democratic' party of the State, at snch a tlrhe and place an it may designate; and is charged with the execution ana direction of the policy of the party in the State, subject only to tbls Constitution, the principles declared in the platform,, and aneh l-nstxaetlous, by reso' ntlon or other- i wise^M the state Convention may from timeto time adopt; and shall continue in office* for two years from the time of election,or nn^ til the assembling ortne next state (Convention for tbe nomination of a State ticket, unless superseded by the action of the State' Convention* And if any vacancy on tbe Bute* ticket be occasioned by death, removal, or other cause, the committee shall have power to till the vacancy i Provided, this shall not apply to tbe office of Governor when there? snail be sufficient time to call a btate Convention. A hi. XII. When the State Democratic Con-ventlon assembles, it shall be called to order* by the chairman of the state Executive Com-- * mlttec, shall eleet a temporary president, and; shall proceed immediately to the electlcn of permanent officers and the transaction of business. Tbe convention when it has- concluded 1Ubusiness shall adjourn sinedie. And when ?convention is caned by tbe Executive Committee. such convention shall be composed * of newly elected delegates. Aut. xiii. ^presentation in Judicial and* Congressional conventions shall be on tbe* same basis as in State Conventions. A majority of delegates shall be present at a convention to constitute a qnorum for nominating a candidate either for Congress or soiicl' tor. Tbe delegation of each couuty In a Con gresslonal or Judicial convention shall havepower to fill any vacancy in the delegation. And whenever any county la or shall be sub divided among two or more Congressional, districts the deiegates-to the conventions oO the several Congressional' districts- shall beelected by the county Democratic convention and proportioned among the respective ContrrpKHlnnn.1 subdivisions of the countv in nro portion to population. In every couventionto nominate a candidate for Congress, or for the office of solicitor;, a majority of the votes shall be taken viva voce and recorded, unless there be bat one candidate, in which event the vote may be taken by acclamation. As soon as a Congressional or Judicial convention has nominate ii the party cand date for Congress or solicitor, It shall adjourn sine die ^.and< whenever a c ndidate to fill an unexpired term of either office has to be nominated, it shall be done by a new convention of delegates fresh.from the people. The executive committeeof each Congressional district or Judicial circuit shall consist of the several county otialrmen of the respective counties and< part* of counties composing such district or airoull,. which committee snail eleot its own chalrman, secretary and treasurer, who shall continue in office for two years in a district and for four years In a circuit, respectively, or.until their successors shall have been elected. It shall require the consent of a majority of the whole executive commiti.ee in any district or circuit to call a JNomlnating Con The executive committee of each district or circuit shall be specially oharxed in its rilscretioD, except as herein provided, and subJect to the .State platform, us wall as undertime supervision of the State Executive Committee, with the conduct of every eleclion for* Congressional representatives or solicitors In such district or circuit; and said committee shall meet at the call of the chairman or or any three members at such timed ahd plaoes as he or they may appoint. Each Congressional Convention shall meet \ within its Congressional district, and each Judicial Convention shall meet within ltsclrcait. OJTLY A EABMEB. Opt. B. B. Tillman Is not a. Candidate Tor any OfficeEditor Edgefield A dveriiser : In your iast_ issue my name Is presented to the voters of Edgefield an a candidate ror mo Legislature by "Many Farmers." I do not know to whom I am indebted for this, and while I feel under obligations to tbos^ whohave thus brought my name before the people, and appreciate fUlly the fluttering allusions to my poor efforts in behalf of farmers and their rights. I feel it due both lo myself and those friends who have faith in me, to let it be known that I am not a "candidate," la the common acceptation of that term. In other words, I do not seek this oflice or ask any man's vote. I shall not have time to canvass the county in the way now deemed necessary, by reason' of the demands of my private business-and of having engagements U> address the farmers of other counties on theIssues presented- by the late farmers convention. I have never admired that way of getting office and I would scorn to accept one on those terms. The ability to cope with publicquestions, and an intelligent understanding of the needs o? the State alone should govern the choice of representatives, and as long as our pcopfe debauch their public roeu by aemnmftngor permittlnga "how-<le-do" canvass at Iheir hands, Just so Ion* will I hey get howde-do legislating, and groanoverthe Ills which fire fast bankrupting the farmers of the Slate. We are the fountain of political power, and a muddy stream Is bound to flow from a muddy spring. We must lift our politics out of this ' slough of despond," ere we can hope for reform. Time ami again during the agitation of the question of un agricultural eollege and the other measures I have been advocating, I have been accused of seeking office. Time and again I have denied it, and I cannot afford to give my enemies a club to break my ht-ad with, Nothing but a spontaneous uprising of the people, asking me to serve them, would warrant my taking any office, and as I do not expect or desire any such unusual rnanirostatlon of public approval, I therefore nsk that you withdraw my name from among the list of "candidates. If the people of Edgefield should ask me to serve them, I would consider It an honor to do so to the best of my ability, but I most respectfully decline to heck office of any kind. I am stronger to carry on my tight, and better content as a private citizen?"only a farmer" than 1 would be us Governor, tainted with the suspicion of having sought to advance my personal ambition by the "farmers movement." B. It. TILLMAN. Horse Shoe soap, (Armstrong pays so much a box to the colored University in Columbia for every box of Hi is soap sold in theState,) at LI. A, Temple toil & Co's uuder the hotel. 5%!tt