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: V' The Press and Banner 4VPublisbed every Wednesday at $2 a year In ad ranee. Wednesday, May 9,1888. ?????????^ A boat Taxpayiug. Because the Register held the remarkably sonnd and Just proposition that "If real estate owners do not pay tax on the full value of their property, It-is wrong to tax banks to the fall value of their capital and surplus,'1 the J*rest and Banner has seen lit to read the Regitter a lecture and charge it with being a defender of icorporations and bondholders and capitalists and other such monsters of inUn(?v The Preu and Banner has not read All those ?olumns of editorial of which It speaks or it would never have attributed, any such position to the Register. The Register has never opposed the people or advocated the cause of a claw, and ft will not do so at this late day. It commended the recent decision of the Attorney General in the strongest terms, holding that banks should be made to pay on the mil value of their property. It took the occaaion to denounce tax aodging of every kind as not only Illegal bat anjust and entirely unsatisfactory, because it substitutes individual guessing for statutory law. The sameamount of money will ran the government in any event, but the levy in mills will be smaller and If every property holder makes an honest, return, the burden of taxation will fall equitably on all. Tne Register does not see why some papers are so sensitive about this mattetof taxation, or why tbero is so much commotion in Charleston on the one hand about banks, and Abbeville and Greenville on the other about mules and land. The sole object of the Register is to have the law enforced or ammenacd. It has adduced facts, to support its position. Nothing will be gained by au attempt to assert that the Register is opposed to the farmers. The farmers of Sontn Carolina are a self-reliant people. They can get along and are getting along Without the self-constituted guardianship or a iew newnpapo . xuo iwy?ter has never Knowingly uttered a word against the Interest of the formers, and they know it. It hat always opposed monopoly, and will continue to do bo. It will stand by the people. But it does not believe that this position requires a sycophantic bending of the knee to a few self-coustltuted leaders who assume to speak for the great mass of the people, and more particularly the farmers. The Preu and Banner Is a very Independent newspaper itself! It should recognize independentism to others. Let the Preu and .BanMr land Its effort .to securing proper assessments, and it will be acting in the line of true reform. This is a much better task than putting up men of straw and knocking them down.? Columbia RecrUtcr. Our neighbor is mistaken in saying that we charged him with being "a defender of corporations," neither have we asserted or intima ted that "the Register Is opposed to the farmers." We hope our neighbor will allow us to differ from him in opinion, without thinking that we attribute to him any bad principle, or Improper motive. We have often differed in opinion from the Register, but we cannot think we ever said a word against the high principle and honest purpose of that paper. We certainly never entertained any sucb tuougui, ana we oouia not iiav? cuat i v flsotlon on a paper for whose Integrity we have always had the highest respect. Death In Mississippi of a Former Citizen of Abbeville. Bay St. Louis. Miss., May 2.?Col. Bod Lane Posey, a distinguished member of tbe seacoast bar, and for ten years past a resident of this place, died this morning. He will be barled from his late residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. CoL Ben Lane Poeey was a native of Abbe' - vllle, and at one time a member of the AbbeTllie Bar. He was the founder of the Independent Prets at Abbeville, the first number of wbloh was issued on the 12th of May, 1852, and ha lacked only ten days of living to celebrate tbe thirty-sixth anniversary of tbe paper wbloh be started, and which is now consolidated with the Abbeville Banner, as the Preu and Banner. Very few of those who lived in Abbeville contemporaneously with Colonel Posey are living to-day. Exoept the boys of that day, we think of very few men who were here then: Jndge McGowan, W. A. Lee, H. T. " Tosten, T. M. Christian, we believe, are all of the citizens of 1852, who are with us to-day in 1888. Col. Posey's career was tempestuous, but he weathered the storm of life long after a majority of his contemporaries bad serenely and peacefully gone down amid ocean or had perished on the unforeseen dangers which wrecked many a ship as gallant as his own. Colonel Posey was vigorous In thought, bold In speeob, courageous in aotlon, and exemplified in bis writings the motto of his paper: "Willing to praise, yet not afraid to blame." ? For Solicitor. Bifiir This week we present the announcement of W. C. McGowan, Esq., and George E. Prince, k , Esq., as candidates for the office of Solicitor. Mr. Prlnoe is a prominent lawyer of Andersson, who has been at the bar some six or seven years. He is a man of education, popular in his manners, honorable In bis character, and every way well qualified for the office OJ oouuitur. ll i)UO ouuuwi o urnvc nw?v *u his bauds the people would suffer nothing. Our townsman Mr. W. C. McGowan and his qualifications are so well known to the people of Abbeville county that we hardly know what to say of him, either as a man, as a lawyer, or as one qualified to hold any office within the gift of the people. Without knowing what else to say, we woald ' Bt&te that be Is a graduate of the University of $ ~ Virginia, and has been a member of the Abbeville Bar for ten years. Being now only in bis thirty-second year, be has attained per. baps as great distinction in the legal profession as any man of'bis age In the State. Speaking of his age, isn't It a singular coincidence that all the candidates for Solicitor should be so nearly of the same age? Mr. ?. Ansel, the oldest, is only thirty-seven, Mr. Chiles Is thirty-six, Mr. Prince is thirty-three, nr. juuuuwiiu id iu uis tuu ijdcwuu?oumv five or tlx years, covering the differences In the ages of all four of as worthy candidates as ever entered the field in generous rivalry for public office. ??^? The Stat* Convention. When the Convention meets to nominate delegates to the National Democratic Convention we trust that the members of that body may not transcend the powers delegated to r\ - them, by nominating a State ticket. While we have no objection to any man now in offloe, and while we have no preference for any man for any office, and could not decide as to our choioe for Governor, yet we feel that the Democracy of South Carolina should repudiate the action of the coming Convention, if that body should attempt to foist a 8tate ticket on us as was done four years ago. No State ticket Bhould be nominated before the Presidential nomination. For Clerk of Court. Whereas, it is a matter of paramount importance to the Democratic party that honest and efficient men be nominated and elected to the various State and county officers, and, whereas, the office of Clerk of Court of Qen eral Sessions and Common Pleas Is one of special Importance and responsibility and should be filled by a person acquainted with tbe duties and working thereof, and, whereas, tbe present incumbent of that office is well known of all men to be as honest, capable and courteous an officer in these times of peace, as he was brave and loyal in timeB of war. Now, therefore, be it EeMolved, by the Hodges Democratic club that M. G. Zetgler be and he is hereby declared by an unanimous vote tbe choice of tbe Hodges Democracy for the office of Clerk of tbe Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas for Abbeville county, and further that this club announce him through the county papers at Abbeville Court Honse for that office (abject to the action of the primaries. P-' " m M Just received a fresh lot of Prunelles, h:' Prunes and apple butter by J. F. Miller. The best Ham on the market, the Magnolia. Just received a fresh lot by J. F. Miller. Ladles band made low quarter South Carolina Penitentiary make shoes at P. Rosenberg A Co. PA11 parts of Harness sold separately, to suit austomers. Hand-mape. J. S. Hammond & Co. 5 South Carolina Penitentiary made, in men's low quarter, ladles low quarter and all styles of cbrildreo shoes at P. Rosenberg & Co. ; Cheaper than Coflee?that Young Hyson tea at fifty cents per pound. Ask for it at White Brothers. Children South Carolina Penitentiary made shoes at P. Rosenberg <& Co. i ? |??k' - ALL ABOUT LOWNDESVILLB. ?? Gosilp --- Fact ? Comment News of Persons and Things in the Infant City. Lowndesvillk, May 7th, 1888. Strawberries, cream and sugar. English peas, lettuce, and Irish potatoes in prospect. The blackberry harvest promises to be 6uf flclently abundant, to satisfy at least for a time, the cravings of the little darkey. 'TIs said that some of the small grain crops in my territory, have been taken by the rust, and if the blight becomes general, our planters will again be subjected to considerable loss. Mr. Luther Loftls was "first in the field," in this sectlou in "chopping out cotton." He began last Monday. The "dry spell" has caused the cotton to be very slow in coming up. Mr. Daniel Epps, of Laurens County is now visiting his brother Mr. S. F. Epps. Mr. W. *V. White, of Newberry, came In on Saturday to see our town or somebody else. Mr. J. A. Harmon the handsome and Intelligent editor of the McCormick News has been the guest ol Mr. P. L. Sturkey for the past day or two. Mr. D. H. Shields, of North Carolina, has been here for the past few days for the purpose of farming a class In penmanship. A number of our people will avail themselves | of this opportunity to improve their writing. Mrs. J. Q. Donnald, Miss Lucia Moseley, Mrs. J. W. Huckabee and Mr. J. M. Huckabee went to Abbeville, C. H. on last Monday. Rev. W. S. Martin and his wife were at Abbeville last Tuesday. Mrs. J. B. Franks who spent a week at Anderson, C. H., returned to her home here on last Monday. The second quarterly meeting for Smyrna Station was held here on Saturday and yes lerutiy, ijiuer a. u. vauvucu picoiuiu^. Our Presbyterian friends held tbelr communion meeting in Providence church yesterday and the day before. Rev. A. P. Nlckolson of Anderson C. H. assisting the- pastor E. C. Ltgon. The Anderson Board of Trade will give an entertainment on the 23rd inst. to the farmers and business men of Anderson County, to briDg to their attention the Interests of a steam cotton factory at that place. Some of our citizens have been honored with an invitation. Mr. E. Horton, of Willlamston, for the past few days has been visiting his brother Dr. O. R. Horton. Prof. J. F. Harper gave holiday to his school on last Friday, so that to his pupils the 1st of May came on the 3rd this year. Monterey and Warrentou united in a picnic at Cllnkscales' mill last Saturday, ft was a very enjoyable occasion to all who were present A splendid dinner in a sufficient quantity to satisfy all appetites. Mr. Joseph Bowen's little son was bitten on last Monday by a dog, which was supposed to bemad. It was killed. Dr. B. A. Henry was called in and cauterized the wound, and it is hoped that no fatal results will follow. We learn that the citizens around there had a regular dog killing. About thirty were sent up or down. The most of our young men are now practicing as minstrels, and they propose to have an exhibition in the near future, for the benefit of the Presbyterian church in this place. Judge J. J. Moseley has a half Jersey cow, not quite three years old, which has never bad a calf, and yet is giving considerably over a gsllon of very rich milk dally, and the butter made from It almost if not quite equals Goshen butter in color. w m tinl - hi. tliiar Mian Marl. etta, and Mr. Robert Hutchison and bis Bister Miss Lula, took a trip to Abbeville last week. Rev. B. F. Miller attended divine service in tbe Methodist church last Saturday. Some body has said that "you had almost as well be out of the world as out of tbe feshlon." Now this scribe would be glad indeed for some one better versed in head-gear than I am, to tell what a really fashionable hat or bonnet Is. In a company of fire hundred ladles no two hats or bonnets will be of the same sbape, style or finish. Mrs. Woods of Anderson County, has been for several days In attendance at the bedside of her sick brother Dr. O. R. Horton. A short time back, the Rev. W. S. Martin's little two year old son Prescott, done some work in his father's garden, which will not very materially increase the products of that important adjunct to every well regulated household. The little fellow pulled up all of cabbage plants. Boys will be boys. Mrs.T. Sherard of Anderson has just spent a day or two with relatives in this community. Dr. O. R. Horton is still very low. We had quite an unusual number of preachers In town Saturday night. There were five in sight, and there may have been two or three more, if so like the old man's pig, they were "running around bo" that we "couldn't count 'em." TROUPE. GREENWOOD'S GRACIOUS GREETING. Society Newi?PrMcfaein and Engineers?Candidates?-School Boys? .* Pretty Girls ? Payne, the Dry Goods King;, Contlnnes to Astonish the Natives, and to Draw Multitudes From Abroad?Serious 111* ness of a Beloved Woman. Gbeenwood, 8. C.. May 8th, 18S8. A good many of our young men met on last Thursday afternoon at Dr. M. A. Bailey's office, and organized a "social club" with the following officers. President Dr. J. C. Maxwell, Vice President C. A. C. Waller, Secretary and Treasurer W. H. Pearce, Executive Committee Messrs. D. A. P. Jordan, R. S. Sparkman, D. C. DuPre, W. R. Bailey and W. H. Pearce. The club has rented rooms over one of Capt. Waller's new stores, which is to be furnished after the most modern style specially for the "club." ThiB is a step in the right direction and we well know that it will be a success. Its roll contains twenty-five names of the best cltlzenB in our city. Owing to so many changes in the weather and the shedding of flannels, "oolds" seem to be the disagreeable companions of many ol our citizens. Rev. G. H. Carter the Baptist minister at this place has puronasea rrom air. uarueage the lot between the Baptist church and Mr. J. W. Sproles, where he will soon erect a large and beautiful residence. ' Cfeief Engineer Morrison of the O. C.and N. Rail Road, with bis assistant* Messrs. Exall, Wilson and Mayne are located here. They are neatly quartered In Waller's Hall. Tbey will probably be with us several weeks. It seems that the College boys are playing havoc with the young men of town, as 'tis a hard matter for them to get a chance to go with their best girls. We wonder If the girls give them "taffy." Greenwood can boast of more candidates than any of her sister towns. Capt. Waller for Legislature, W. Joel Lltes for County Commissioner, R. Q. McLees for School Commissioner. It is not our desire to furnish the County or State with politicians, but we do most earnestly desire the election of these gentlemen, from the simple fact that It will be to the interest of the people of Abbeville County. It is useless for us to endeavor to eulogize their characters, for they are too well known to the people of the County. The excursion from this place to Augusta on the 4th of May was financially a success, and was enjoyed by all that went from this place. Mr. J. W. Payne the Dry Goods King of Greenwood has opened out a large stock of Dry Goods in one of Waller's new stores. Mr. Payne often causes us to think, "Will wonders never cease." It Is styled "The New York Dry Goods Company/' and Is under the monoffomont i\f Mr -T AJ HnnbAt noainlAd hv Mr. John Carter, formerly with A. Rosenberg. A good many of onr people went over to Abbeville on last Monday, it being salesday. Mr. 8. M. Wilkes of Laurens was in the city Monday. Mrs. J. K. Durst is quite ill. Mr. Louis Stansoll for the past month confined to his room, left^or Augusta on Monday last. He goes there for a change. We learn that he Is improving last. Mrs. E. B. Dixon returned last Wednesday, after several weeks with her parents in Charlotte. Mr. Tom Walker the handsome salesman of Mead & Co. of New York, came over from Florida last Thursday and with us a week or more. He Ulooking unusually well. DrwW. J. Warmock of Greenville Is In the city,and will probably be with us some time. Mrs. H. V. Self of Plum Branch Is visiting Mrs. J. K. Durst Mr. A. Rosenberg and family spent last Sunday in Abbeville. INCONSTANT. PEBS0NAL8 FROM PECENIX. 1UV WVll AUUU? Ml VIV9C U|f OUUJI? The Negr??K Have Gone Into the Holiness Business. Phoenix. S. C., May 7th, 18S8. We have just had a nice rain, much to the gratification of our farmers. Mr. T. B. Coleman Is boarding with Mr. Joe Lake. Tom says that he Is disgusted with keeping bachelor's hall, and can stand It no longer. Most ot the farmers In this neighborhood have corn to sell. Does It not speak well for them ? Mr. T. L. Moore, of Nlnetv-Slx. la a candl date for Sheriff. There is no better man in the county for the office. The picnic last Tuesday was quite a success. Every one seemed to enjoy themselves, and the iun we boys had was beyond description. Ninety-Six was represented by Messrs. Blake and Duncan. M1b8 Fannie Pooser la visiting relatives In Orangeburg. Dr. Duffle, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned home. The negroes in this neighborhood are professing sanctlflcatlon. About forty members of one church claimed to be sanctified a few days ago. HAL. In politics our motto is Tariff Reform. In drugs, lowest prices and purest goods. Best Patent Medicines, purest Drugs tor Prescription work, Paints, Oils, <fec. Garden Seeds, School Books, and all specialties of the drug trade. J. B. Franks, Lowudesville, S. C. March 29,1888,12m. v Gents low quarter shoes penitentiary made at P. Rosenberg <fc Co. " ': " --r' " . ; ' - . T.i i *1 frJI ABBEVILLE DEMOCRATS. ' RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY CLUB. Sir. Beuet Withdrawn from the Chairmannoip?Colonel Gary Succeed* Him?Election of Delegatea to the State Convention?-Harmony and Good Feeling. Court Room, May 7,1888. The Abbeville County Democratic Club met In the Court Room, Immediately after the adjournment of the Farmer's club. President W. C. Benet In the chair. Secretary M. P. Debruhl, at his desk. The President said, as the Secretary calls the roll of clubs, will some member answer for his local club, giving list of delegates, and otwonrrfh rtf fhfi plllh ENROLLMENT OF DELEGATES. Abbeville No. 1?J. W. Perrin, W. A. Templeton, J. T. Parks, L. W. Perrin, J. C. Miller, W. H. Parker, T. C. Seal. Voting strength 161. Abbeville No. 2?W. T. Branch, G. H. Moore, Thos. McGettigan, Thos. M. Christian, Eugene B. Gary, Ellis G. Graydon, Chas. D. Alien. Voting strenoth 185. Antrevllle?J. E. Brown lee, J. H. Powder, W. P. McCarter, J. D. Alewlne, R. A. Haddon, W. N. Hall, L. P. Harkness. Voting strength 190. Bellevue?S. P. Morrah, J. U. Wardlaw.C.B. Warker, T. J. Brltt, J. S. Brltt, D. Morran, E. Cowan. Voting strength 60. Bradley?E.W. Watson, J. H. Chiles, Jr., J. H. Chiles, sr., D. W. Jay, D. W. Youngblood, O. O. Burnett, J. F. Watson. Alternates A. McNeill, Alex. Pounds. Voting strength 105. Calhoun's Mills?J. W. Morrah, J. T. Boykin, M. M. Tarrant, G. W. Abney, John Tarrant, J. H. Latimer, John Black, George Morrah. Voting strength 260. Cedar Springs?J. B. Anderson, John Lyon. John Able, Samoel Able, Jr., John Brown, Jr., James Crawford, John J. Edwards. Voting strength 70. Cokesbury?A. M. Aiken, W. J. Moore, Wyatt Aiken, Dr.Towns Jones, J. O. C. Moore. B. J. Herndon, C. L. Smith. Voting strength 97. Donaldsville?G. M. Mattison, J. W. Mattlson, W. R. Dunn, M. L. Latimer, Robert Smith, W. G. Donald. Voting strength 200. Due West?Jas. L. Robinson, F. W. R. Nance, M. B. Cllnkscales, J. N. Young, J. H. Brooks, J. H. Clinkscales, C. F. Lee. Voting strength 180. Greenwood?C. A. C. Waller, J. W. Green, J. A. Crawford, W. K. Blake, R. G. McLees, J. W. Lites. Voting strength 2S0. Hod ires?D. H. Will, J. D. Ellis, J. D. Pace, J. A. McCord, J. H. Nichols, Lucius Wright, T.G.Ellis. Voting strength 200. Hampton?John A. Robinson. B. J. Martin, J. N. Ashley, John T. McClaln, F. J. Campbell, M. 8. Ashley. Voting strength 150. Lebanon?L. A. Ramey, J. A. Rlchey, J. C. Pressiy, Robert Keown, A. K. Watson, J. R. Williams, David Gilliam. Votlngstrength 70. Lone Cane?W. T. Cowan, J. H. Simpson, A. B. Robinson, T. L. Haddon, B. H. Eakin, G. N. Nickles, W. E. Morrison. Voting strength 200. J Lowndesvllle?Dr. J. B. Moseley, Dr. A. J. I Speer, H. A. Tennant, R. L. Moorehead, J. M. Baker, J. T. Latimer, J. W. Huckabee. Lowndesvllle No. 2?W. C. Shaw. J. G. Harden, W. F. Wright, G. P. Grant'. J. T. Baskln, B. A. Bell. P. M. Bolmer. Voting strength 123. Magnolia?L. C. Haskell, W. T. Speed, W. A. Lanier, E. Calhoun, J. F. Cllnkscales. Voting strength 110. Means Chupel?A. G. Cochran, A. E. Lesly, B. F. Price, J. H. Barksdale, J. H. Walker, 8. H. Cochran, A. M. Rled. Voting strength 60. Mountain View?John T. 'Jackln, W. G. Huckabee, J. A. McMahan, A. W. Southerland, Eddie Baskln. Voting strength 60. McCtormlck?Dr. J. P. Robinson, J. W. Daens, W. O. Sturkey, W. H. Mlns, Jas. Cothrnn, Jr., J. W. Peak, J. F. Edwards. Voting strength 200. Ninety-Six?Thos. L. Moore, J. N. King, L. M. Fouche, W. A. Sanders, M. Richardson. E. Y. Sheppard, G. W. Lipscomb. Voting strength 200. 8mithville?James Evans, Thos. Morton. W. W. Purdy, F. L. Morrah, G. W. Lomax, J. E. Foushe, John Dorroueh. Troy?J. D. Neel, A. J.'Davls, J. E. Bradley, W. P. Addison, J. K. Vance, H. Burnett, S. Shadrack. Voting strength 247. Walnut Grove?W. T. Jones, M. B. McGee, G. B. Riley, W. Henry Moore, P. W. Sullivan, J. B. Agnew. THE ADMISSION* OF A NEW CLUB. The President then announced that a quorum was present, and asked if any new clubs were ready to be admitted. Col. W. G. Rice, being clothed In his right mind, announced that Coronaca bad organized a club, and asked that the new club be admitted, and that its delegates be enrolled. President?What is the number of members of the new club? Col. Rice?8eventy-one. President?Present your roll of members and the list of delegates. Col. Rice then presented the papers: The umceni ut tuBi/uivuucauiuu mc. ncoiucut, G.H.Waddell; Vice-Presidents, J. 8. Klueh, J.F.Coleman; Secretary and Treasurer, w. T. Henderson. The list of members is omitted. The delegates from this club to the central club are as follows : Col. W. G. Rice, Col. C. C. Law, W. W. Klugh, David Aiken, W. T. Roderick, T. A. Graham, H. F. Fuller. ADDRES8 OF THE RETIRING PRESIDENT. Presidentr-The club is now organized, and ready for other business. This is the first meeting of the campaign, and the time when the club is re-organfzed by the election of new officers. Before proceeding to that business, 1 would thank toe Democracy of Abbeville county for the honor which has been conferred on me, in their choice for presiding officer for the last four years. No higher honor can be conferred by any people than to be chairman of Abbeville county. I heard Governor Richardson say that the highest honor that could be conferred on a Carolinian was to elect him Governor. I told him the next highest honor was to be Chairman of Abbeville county. I can never forget the compaign of 1884. when in other places everything was as dull as a frog pond, but when the State and Notional canvassers came to Abbeville they met a full and enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy. The press of the State did Abbeville the honor to say that this county had led off* and started the campaign in real earnest. It has been said that political parties are in more danger when they have no strong enemy to meet. When a political party Is not aroused and full/ on the alert they may be defeated when defeat Is least expected. Because the way seems clear to victory, let us not neglect to have the outposts fully sentineled, and let the Democratic party be true to itself under all circumstances. I gave notice some weeks ago that I would no longer be at your head. I leave with regret, tbe place which I have held with pride. The Democracy is as strong and as true today as it ever has been, and everything bodes success in the State. The re-election of Grover Cleveland is a foregone conclusion. Abbeville is a perfeot unity, and tbe election of our county officers is an assured fact. I must congratulate the Farmers of South Carolina on their good fortune. The bequest ot tbe late Mr. Clemson has settled the question as to whether we are to have a Farmers College. His will settles an important question, and puts another element of discord out of the way. If we be true to ourselves and to each other, success will perch on our banners, and the Farmers College of South Carolina will be Inferior to none. Having 6aid more than 1 intended, we will firoceed to business. Nominations for Couny Chairman are now in order. KOMI NATION OF COLONEL GARY. Dr. Willie T. Jones?I take pleasure in presenting the name of one who needs no eulogy from me. uis experience as presiaing omcer Is well known; Ills familiarity with parliamentary rules eminently qualify hlni, and coming from one of the most illustrious families in South ^Carolina it is eminently proper tbat we confer tlio honor upon a worthy member of a noble family. It Is with groat pleasure that I place In nomination fpr this nigh and honorable position Col. Eugene 13. Gary. No other nomination being made MaJ. J. L. White moved that Colonel Gary be elected by acclamation. Carried. The retiring President said: I congratulate the Democracy of Abbeville on having so handsomely aud so peacefully chosen a President without a contest. Will Dr. W. T. Jones Capt. J. E. Bradley and W. G. Rice please conduct the newly elected Chairman to bis seat. ADDRESS OF COLONEL GARY ON TAKING THE CHAIR. On being brought forward, Colonel Gary said: Gentlemen* of the ConventionWere my heart not touched by this manifestation or your confidence and respcct, I would be unworthy to preside over the deliberations of this bod^. w nun x iuuh uvui una vhbl usseiuuiutjr, iuiu see tbe faces of many who participated In one of the grandest conflicts that ever stirred the hnman race, my heart is touched. The result of that conflict was to emancipate four million slaves to dominate their former masters. For ten long years the white people of this State were ground down beneath the Iron heel of oppression. Then It was that the whole people arose as one man, and asserted the superiority of the Caucasian race. Then it was that you won that victory which will cause your names to go down In history, by the side of that of The Old Guard of Napoleon. The black cloud has passed away, and judging from the zeal with which you fougnt to achieve the victory, the blessing will be perpetual. > I now declare this convention reaay lor business. CHOOSING VICE-PRESIDENT, 3ECKETABY, AND TREASURER. The flrst business being the election of a First Vice-President. Capt. E. W. Watson nominated Dr. W. P. Addison for First VicePresident. When the name of Dr. W. T. Jones was presented, he respectfully declined. Dr. Addison then being the only nominee, he was, on motion, elected by acclamation, Firit Vice-President. C. L. Smith nominated Dr. Willie T. Jones for Second Vice-President. He waa elected by acclamation. ; The Chairman made the announcement that onr former Treasurer, Colonel O. T. Calhoun, had died since our last meeting and that a new Treasurer would have to be chosen. Capt. J. E. Bradley nominated W. P. Calhoun to fill the place made vacant by the death of his brother. Elected by acclamation. Capt. J. E. Bradley?I nominate M. P. D?Bruhl, the present incumbent, for Secretary of this club. I think I can get a hundred seconds to this nomination. M. P. DeBruhl?I beg leave to decline a reelection, and would thank my friend for his partiality. 1 have been Secretary for six years. MaJ. J. L. White?That Is th? reason we want to re-elect you. W. H. Parker?I nominate Thomas P. Cothran (or Secretary. Elected by acclamation. TIIE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE CONSTITUTION. Capt. E. W. Watson?Mr. President, you have neglected to appoint an executive committee. President?The constitution prescribes that the Executive Committee Is composed of the chairmen of the local clubs. If It please the club, we will go Into an election for delegates to the State Convention. Nominations are now In order. E. G. Graydon?Mr. Chairman we are proceeding now without a Constitution, I move that we adopt the old Constitution under which we have heretofore worked. Carried. NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION?AND THEY AIX WITH ONE ACCORD BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSES. President?Nominations for delegates to the State Convention are In order. Dr. Sanders opened the ball by nominating L. M. Fooshe. Then Wyatt Aiken was nominated. W. H. Parker brought for ward I. H. McCalla. W. J. Moore's name was put before the Convention. W. 0. Bradley was next on the list. Some one then proposed to confer the honor on W. C. Benet, but he declined with thanks. He couldn't possibly attend the meeting of the Convention. W. C. McGowan was theji offered a place on the ticket. He, like Mr. Benet, begged leave to decline. L. W. White was then put on the Hat. Lightning then struck J. E. Bradley, but be warded It off. Capt. J. E. Brownlee did not refuse the proffered office. James Cotbran. Jr., was put in nomination. Capt. J. N. King nominated Mr. Galloway, of Due West. Mr. Galloway was thankful for the proposed honor, but as be couldn't accept, and as Capt. King was a much larger man, he would withdraw and place the honor upon his shoulders. Copt."King respectfully declined the nomination. W. M. Hall accepted a nomination. Capt. J. E. Bradley was again nominated. He was much obliged but he oouldn't go. Circumseances would preclude the possibility of his going. E. W. Watson was named for the place. Capt. J. W. Perrin was now mentioned as a suitable roan to represent old Abbeville at the State Capital, but he withdrew. Some member of the Convention gave expression to the tboagnt that C. A. C. Waller was eminently qualified for the position of delegate to the State Convention, but he declined to serve. It was thought the services of W. H. Parker might be secured, but he said he couldn't attend. W. T. Branch, prominent candidate for Sheriff, was urged for the place, but he declined to take a hand at electing delegates to a nauoniu wjuvbuihw. James C. Klugb's name was presented to the Convention but he promptly declined. J. Henry Latimer's name was put up and taken down in like manner. Dr. Willie T. Jones was satisfied with the honors already conferred. He didn't care to absorb more than his share. Dr. J. D. Nell did not care for the honor of belne a delegate, and he declined an election. J. E. Todd was then nominated. C. L. Smith was brought forward, but he very respectfully declined. A. W. Smith said it was Just utterly impossible for him to go to Columbia. L. W. Perrin bad no political aspirations Just now, and passed the nonor. J. H. Morran was then put forward with better luck. A. M. Aiken, like some of his friends, declined to go. C. A. C. waller said that he would like to nominate a man who was absent from the Court House. He couldn't decline. Mr. Waller then presonted the name of Dr. Milwee, but upon reflection concluded not to take adyantage of a man In his absence and tbere^ fore withdrew the Doctor's name. T. M. Raker, editor of the T^rwndexville Ad vertiser will represent Abbeville In the Convention. Dr. J. B. Moaely respectfully declined a nomination. C. A. C. Waller waa put up again, only to comedown. It was proposed to utilize Colonel H. T. Wardlaw as a delegate. The Colonel appreciating the proposed honor, declined tor the reason that he liked to be with the majority. The rule has been lu this club to elect twelve delegates and twelve alternates to the Democratic State Nominating Convention. As the club had just experienced so much difficulty In finding twelve delegates who were willing to attend the Convention, some one moved that the nominations be now closed [without electing alterDfttCS.l * Dr. Speer having listened attentively to the nominations and the withdrawals, brought down the house when he oQered the following: Resolved, If there Is any other man present, who would Uke to go to the State Convention, that he be now allowed an opportunity to let his wishes be known. DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION. Boiled down, the nominess to the State Convention are as follows: 1 LM. Foosbe, 2 Wyatt Aiken, 8 I. H. McCalla, 4 \V. J. Moore, K Mr t \ D.n.11n.f U U. V. DlflUIUJ . 6 L. W. White, 7 Capt. J. E. Brownlee, 8 James Cothran, Jr., 0 W. M. Hall, 10 Capt. G. W. Watson, 11 J. H. Morrah, 12 J. M. Baker. W. C. Benet said, bo should lrnvo stated that the delegates to the State Convention are to elect delegates to Chicago. As the action of Conventions, like the verdicts of Juries, are somewhat uncertain, therefore be It Resolved. That delegates to the State Convention do nothing more than to elect dele* gates to the National Convention. Adopted. Capt. J. W. Perrln moved that the Prealdent of this club be authorized to All any vacancy that may occur In the list of delegates to Columbia. Adopted. SOLID FOR GROV?B. < W. O. Bradley?As a matter of form, as I desire to introduce the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Administration of President Cleveland has been clean, strong, conservative and honest, meriting our approbation because of its national scope and spirit, and receiving our unqualified endorsement. Resolved further, That we believe the interest of thA Democratic nartv and the country at large will be not only benefited and protected, bnt advanced by his nomination and re-election in the pending contest, aad that our delegates to the State Convention be, and are hereby, instructed to support as delegates to the St. Louis Convention only men who are in favor ofGrover Cleveland for President first, last and all the time. DISSOLVING VIEWS. L. W. Perrin moved that a vote of thanks bo tendered to the retiring President and other retiring officers, for the faithful and efficient discbarge of their duty. Adopted. Mr. Benet?On behalf of myself and my retiring colleagues, I again thank you for this renewed expression of confidence. The Convention adjourned. LUCHY PENSIONERS. The Old Confederate Koldiern In Abbeville County who Have been Awarded Pensions. Rogers Lewis. Greenwood. Matthew Knight, Hodges' Depot Kllzabeth McGhee, Hodges. Mre. S. A. McClendon, Ninety-Six. M-.. TV.ule Trnu Mrs. Eliza Beasley, McCormlck. Nancy Stokes, Antrevllle. Mri?. Mary Jano Hall, Antrevllle Matilda Botts, Abbeville. G.H. Williams, Hodges. I'\ J. Furgu?on, Antrevllle. Huldah E.Jay,Troy. Mrs. Ellzabetli Brown, Antrevllle. Mrs. J. C. King, Abbeville C. H. Talltha Brooks, Greenwood. J. D. Etherldge, Phoenix. Mary E. Sullivan, Troy. Martha A. Ellis, Abbeville C. H. Mrs. M. J. Lythgoe. Abbeville C. H. Mr#. B. E. Brock, Due West. W L. Dukes, Ninety-Six. Mrs. Martha J. White. Troy. William Mouchett, Willlngton. Mrs. M. M. Duncan, Antrevllle. J. N. Carwlle, i<evel Land. Sally Elnley, Abbeville O. H. Mary Ann Ellenberg, Greenwood. T^U.. ur M ,I/I.III<\a1I IT iiuuu vr . iuuv/uuuviu, nuucimcvi A J, Mr. Clemson should have put Ills trustees as eight to seven?not merely seven to six, as some of the leaders of the "farmers' movement" are said to boast. Eight to seven Is hislorlcal?seven to six Is common place.? Columbia Rccosd We are this week receiving fresh additions to our stock of Ready-Mado Clothing and always have on hand a largo and beautiful ine of samples from which to order special 1 ults and single garments. Smith & Son. s i ** ' .1.^ .. I ' THE CLEMSON COLLEGE. |< t THE FARMERS OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY 1 ARE SOLID FOR SCIENTIFIC I AGRICULTURE. I i Harmonloni Meeting?Unity of Par- J pose?Economical Outlook ? Lower Salaries?The Augusta Exposition a Good Place to Exhibit Relics, Curiosities, and Strange Spec- | imens. j Court Room, Abbeville, April 7,1888. j At the call of L. J. Wilson, from the Court < House steps, the Farmers assembled In the ' Court House. In response nearly everybody on the public square and about the Court U Anon want f/M*urar/? anrf rwnnlorf RPfltSL Nearly all the available seats were occupied, j About ten o'olock President J. H. Morrah called the club to order. . ' W. P. Addison, Secretary, took his place at i the Secretary's table. President Morrah then called the roll of i clubs, when some member of the respective local clnbs stepped forward and placed In the i Secretary's hat little strips of paper on which ] were written the names of the delegates, as j follows: i Abbeville?A. E. Lesly, J. H. Walker, Arch. ! Watson, G. C. Dusenberry, James Cllnkscales, i H. W. Lawson. Bellevue?J. 8. Brltt, O. Walker, fl; P. Mor- < rah, J. U. Wardlaw, Y. J. Brltt, P. H. McCas- | lan, D. Morrah. 1 BordeauxDue West?J. N. Young, F. W. R. Nance, J. i H. Brooks, J. L. Robinson, J. M. Bell, J. H. < Cllnkscales, Frank Lee. Cedar Springs? i Donalds?G. M. Mattlson, Robert Smith. J. R Latimer, W. J. Donald, G. T. Smith, W. R. ] Dunn, B. F. Mattlson. Greenwood? , Ninety-Six?W.A. Sanders, J.N.King, M. Richardson, E. Y. 8heppard, T. L. Moore, L. , M. Fooshe. G. W. Llnscomb. Walnut Grove?At the call of this club M. B. McGee rose from bis seat and said that | Walnut Grove club bad been suspended, and ( that It had not re-organlzed. He didn't know , whether his club was entitled to representa- i tlon. Upon receiving an affirmative answer . from the President of the County Farmers club, he handed to theSecretary the following , list of representatives from Walnnt Grove: , M. B. McGee, W. T. Jones, G. B. Riley, W. J. 1 McGee, P. W. Sullivan. Long Cane?W. T. Cowan, G. N. NlckleB, W. . E. Morrison, B. H. Eakin, B. Robertson, J. H. Simpson. Lowndesvllle?W. F. Wright, W. C. Shaw, , J. G. Harden. I. H. McCalla. Magnolia? L. C. Haskell. J. F. Cllnkscales, E. Calhoun, W. A. Lanier, W. T. Speed. Bradley?J. R. Carwlle, J. H. Chiles, Jr.. J. m A T ????/!- T II T>^nnHa A Wft. r. TT UbOUti, rt. U, X UUUUO. W. U. A VUUMUI M. WW Nell, E. W. Watson. McCormlck? Mt. Carmel?W. D. Mars, J. M. Morrah, M. M. Tarrant, G. R. Tarrant, J. Y. Boykln. Antrevllle?J. D. Alewlne, W. P. McCarter, L. P. Harkncss. W; N. Hall, R. 0. McAdaros, ' A. F. Carwlle, R. A. Hnddon. Troy?Dr. W. P. Addison, MaJ. J. K. Vance. J CALL FOR OTHER CLUBS. 1 President?Are any other clubs ready to re- , port? . G. W. Collins?I havn't heard the name of . Smlthville called. We seem to have no repre- . sentntlon, bnt I see several members of the . Smlthville Democratic club present. They might represent us. The reporters recolleotlon is, that Mr. Collins suggested the names . of James Evans and others, bat of this he has no note. ' President?Have any new clubs been organized since onr last meeting:? i A majority of the clnbs bel ng represented at i this meeting the club is now organized and i ready for business. j REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN ? HOPEFUL OUTLOOK?REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. I have recently attended the meeting of the i Executive Committee in Columbia, and I feel ' very much encouraged by the bequest of Mr. Clemson to hope that there will be little or no i difficulty in establishing an Agricultural College for the farmers of the State. Mr. Clemson's bequest Is a large one, and we now feel certain that this oollege can be equipped without levying one cent of additional tax on the people of South Carolina. I suppose a majority of the members of the club have read the address as published in the newspapers. It may be, however, that some i have not seen It Shall it be read ? < <j. IN. XMICKies inoveu iuub vug uuuiceo ui tun Execative Committee be read. The President i then read the address, which was published some two weeks ago in these columns, and t therefore is not here published. Dr. W. P. Addison moved the report be re- i celved as inrormation. Adopted. INTERESTING LETTER DESCRIPTIVE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY. i President?Any other business ? (Jr. N. Nickles?I have a communication in reference to the National Exposition at Au- ' gusta, which I think should he read to the ! club. Tbe President asked him to hand It up, 1 when he read as follows: Having been appointed one of the Commissioners for Abbeville county, for the Augusta 1 National Exposition, it will afford me great ( pleasure to assist farmers, mecbanlcs, manu- < facturers and an others in placing on exhlbi- : tion, any and all products of their farms, 1 shops and mines. Large premiums will be ] offered aud I see no reason wby Abbeville should not capture a large share of them. Se- ' * 4 ? ? ? u nn/l 4 n a h no t anH I IUCL DUWj UUIU tliicoucu auu 111 dum?i, ?uu take care of or send to me the very best samples of wheat, oats, rye, barley, <tc., while you have the best on hand. Flant acres, patches or plats in corn, cotton, potatoes, peas, plnders, sorghum and the various vegetables and melons that mature in the Fall. Manure and cultivate well, and it will pay you In increased quantity and quality, in the enhanced value of your land, and in the gratification you will feel in having something on exhibition at this great Southern Exposition. Our county is richMn mineral depositsgold, silver, iron and other ores?slate granite, gneiss, mica, asbestos?slate (of all kinds) manganese, wbetsones, soapstone, kaolin, zircon, corundum, porphyries, crystals, <ftc? &c. Besides chrome-yellow, chrome red, Venetian red. ochre and other balnts. Of these, I sent to the Agricultural Department at Columbia twenty-nine samples or specimens, for the Atlanta Exposition. It is true, they were not (I am told) placed as a County Exhibit, but went in with similar lots as a State Exhibit, yet I received numerous letters of enquiry from parties in the North and East as to the quantity, whether the land could be purchased, Ac. Now I want to get up, not only a larger number of specimens, but larger and better specimens, and place them on Exhibition as lrom Abbeville county. Any one owning land or renting land on ... -? v.A ^.?n wnicn any OI muse muj ue iuuuu WM1WUIC1 a favor on me, and upon the whole county by ( sending me good specimens, and I will send them to Augusta, free of charge and guarantee them a prominent place. In my opinion the kind of immigrants that | we need, is not the half-starved laborer of 1 Europe, but men of our own country, from 1 from the East, and the .North, and the j Northwest ? men who have grown up 1 under our laws and institutions and know the value of a Republican form of Government?men who by hard work, of some kind have made dollars enough to purchase a 1 home, and who know the value of a dollar. 1 These are the men who will develope our 1 country, will work our mines, establish manufactures, will raise grain, and grass, and 1 cattle, and horses, and mules, and men ! And I know of no better way to get these I men here than to exhibit at this Augusta Ex- | position specimens of our crops, minerals, , woods, fruits and vegetables. And by some plan let them know that our lands, climate, water-power and other material resources have few equals and no superiors in any country. I have not yet been supplied with pro grammes or premium lists, but when they ar rive I will be pleased to distribute tnem ' wherever wanted. I will also answer every and all questions in ray power on the above matter. Respectfully, J. P. C. DuPRE. Dr. Sanders moved that the letter bo received as information. COMMITTEE FOB AUGUSTA. MaJ. J. L. White moved that a committee of one from each local club be appointed to consider the matters referred to in the letter, and that they make such recommendation as may deemed proper. MR. BLAKE URGES THE IMPORTANCE TO ABBEVILLE OF THE AUGUSTA EXPOSITION. W. K. Blake, Esq., said that he did not get Into the convention in time to hear the com| municatlon read, and was not certain that he was aware of the entire purport of it, but did uot believe it went far enough. The Augusta Exposition offers an opportunity which will never be offered again, and this county should avail herself of the advantages of this Expo nitlULI. X WUUt OUUL11 vaiwiiua uu uo iv|fiv j sented there, with all bor various sources of , wealth, and I want Abbeville county to have | a place within the space assigned to the State. < 1 not only want Abbeville to have a separate place within th? State's exhibit, but I want ] Abbeville to eclipse the State. Let committees bo appointed. in every township, and let there be a generous rivalry between the townships for the distinction of having shown the i best exhibit. We can not over-estimate the advantages which muy accrue to Abbeville < county by a proper presentation of our Inter- ] ests at the Augusta National Exposition. I s have been Interested In this subject for years, i When the Grange was In operation that organization undertook to gather facts In refer- < ence to these matters, and the public would i be astonished to lcuow with what success they met. Our resources are Inexhaustible. All I we need Is a little organized effort.and we will i make a splendid exhibit. We should keep mr own exhibit separate from that oMbe Hate, and not fuse with the entire Stale. MtJ. J. L. White?I move that the President low appoint the committee. President?I prefer that each club would express its own choice for committeeman. G. N. Nlckles?We have no organized clubs n some of the townships. President?There are men here from all the xtwnshlps, where there are no clubs, and who ire not members, bnt who would act in this matter. All are interested. Mechanics as veil as farmers should feel willing to help an ixhlblL F. W. R. Nance?Mr. President, the motion iasn't been put to the house. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. President?Any further remarks? It has seen moved and seconded t hat the farmers of Abbeville county prepare an'exhibit of our minerals, timbers, products, Ac., to be sent to the Augnsta National Exposition, and that the same be kept separate from any exbiblt that may be made by the State. Carried. COLONEL BUTLER'S DOUBTS. J. E. Bradley?I have heard from Colonel Butler that it Is doubtful If South Carolina will have a place at the Augusta Exposition. This for the reasoDtthat Augusta had not offered to pay the expense of transportation, of whatever we might send. South Carolina and Georgia are almost the same?only a river divides them. They are sisters In all great enterprises, no matter whether in politics or agriculture. Georgia has sympathized with ns In times past. She will give us a hearty welsome to the City of Augusta, and the State ol 3outb Carolina should be represented at the greatest Exposition that will ever be held in this partof theoountry. Everything possible should be done to have South Carolina's exhibit there on the 10th of October next. [ApP Dr. W. P. Addison?In order to get at the thing rlgbt.it would be well for Abbeville rounty to havea meeting of the farmers a few weeks previous to the Exposition when definite action could be taken. I would be glad to hear expression of opinion from.others present. THE AUGUSTA EXPOSITION. MaJ. J. L. White?Perhaps here Is something that might meet the case, and give more time to prepare: "fietolved, That a committee be appointed by the chair, to consist of a member from aach township to consider and report a plan tit blio Lie A l, tUCUliU^ \Jl tuiouuv, l.v *m?v ?*w , bevllle county separately and properly represented at tbe Augusta Exposition next FalL" Dr. W. P. Addison?Suppose tbe State bas a place at tbe Exposition. We want a sepa- j rate show lor Abbeville county. I Ma J. J. L. White?That Is understood. Dr. Addison?If yon make your resolution as It is, we can't make a Joint exhibit. MaJ. J. L. White?I withdraw the resolution. Dr. W. A. Sanders?A Teward is offered for I county exhibits. Each county will ttfen be bound to have a separate exhibit PreBldentr-As I understand, each county1 will have a place, bat all will assist the 8tate. HAIK SPLITTING. I W. K. Blake, Esq?I would use the word 'distinctly" Instead ot "separately." MaJ. J. L. White?I am perfectly willing. The Secretary will please change tbe word to suit President?The Secretary will erase the word "separately" and insert tbe word "distinctly." The resolution now reads as follows: "Jtesolved, Thit a committee be appointed by tbe chair, to consist of a member, from Bach township to consider and report a plan at tbe next meeting of this club, to have Abbeville county distinctly and properly reprelented at tbe Augusta Exposition next Fall." Tbe resolution was then adopted. 1 UfiMLCJlAfl rnua laAiu IU O<<U>J>? / CONSTITUTION. F. W. R. Nance?Before we adjonrn, I would state that I am Id correspondence with a gentleman who 4s a member of toe Farmers Alliance of Texas, who won Id be glad to make an address before the Farmersof Abbeville county at a day to be hereafter named. I merely jivethlsas Information. J. E. Bradley?I move that we hear blm when becomes. F. W. R. Nance?I have a number ol copies of the constitution of the Farmers Alliance of Texas. If any one should wish to see it, I am prepared to furnish copies of it. Mr. Clinkscales, did you bring them ? Mr. (Jllnkscales? No, sir; I forgot to bring them. I Intended to do 60, but forgot to put them in my buggy. F. W. R. Nance?Then I can't furnish them T PHnlr?Aolaa hoH thAlTl. The motion to hear tbe Texas gentleman when he cornea, wus then adopted. J. E. Bradley?In this large audience some one present may be ready and willing to address the Farmers of Abbeville county. I, therefore, move that we hear him, if such person be present. President?Will be offer himselT or will yon call him out? Calls for "Hemphill" and "Bradley"' came from various parts of tbe Court Room. SPEECH BY GENERAL HEMPHILL. General Hemphill responded: Mr. President and Gentlemen : "There is a tide in the affairs of men Which taken at Its flood, leads on to fortune." Such a time and opportunity has come to the farmers of South Carolina In the matter of an Agricultural College. Since boyhood I have witnessed many vain efforts among the farmers to perfect au organization for their mutual benefit and protection. The latest has been an effort to advance the cause of Industrial education which bad its inception in this organization but a few years ago. It was not ? new Idea to Thomas G. Clemson who recently died at Fort Hill, and whose magnificent bequest to the State has given new encouragement and hope to the patient and long-suffer" - ?- 1-/ 1 ing larmers. it was um cumsucu vyuuuu ? ?>u purpose for years. John C. Calhoun had the aame view of the Importance and necessity of agricultural and industrial training. H? and ail his connections have been of the same mind upon the matter of advanced agricultural education. When the proposition was made to establish a Farmers'College during the last campaign, it was received with no favor by some of our people. The purpose was the subject of ridicule and all manner of sport was made of it. Such a College was said to be unnecessary, costly and would do no good. The ridicule went on through the Bummer, and did not sease until the trustees of the University In solemn conclave evolved a plan by which the University should be reorganized, and all th? agricultural education necessary for the State mould be furnished at an inconsiderable expense. So at the last session of the legislature tbls grand scheme was made public, and the trustees crossed the pathway of success to tbe farmers and delayed tbelr just and reasonable demands. In this re organization [here was to be sixty-five departments or studies, and the additional expense to tbe people was not to exceed 313,500. The importance and necessity of agricultural education was admitted by these gentlemen. Such a College was all right and propor when they were to control it. The objection was only urgea wnen me iarmeni pmuun.-u kj o?? ? share in the management of what might be properly regarded as their own affairs. The expense was perhaps the most effective abjection urged by tbe opponents of the farmers. That has now been removed. As Peter tbe Great said to Charles XII, "by this defeat you have taught me how to make war," so this cheap plan formulated by the trustees has given the farmers a method by which they may manage tbe Clemson College. If such a thing can be done in Columbia, there la no reason why the same plan shoold not work elsewhere under the control of the farmers themselves. Notwithstanding this munificent bounty of Thomas G. Clemson and a plan so chettr, objections are still urged against the College of the farmers. The false alarm is raised that the farmers mean to "pull down" the University. In their appeal to the people the farmers have positively disclaimed any suoh purpose. It Is not to be suppased that such gentlemen would publish a deliberate falsehood. There Is no reason for apprehension. The share in the land-scrip which goes to the University Is only S5,754. The appropriation for the University is $14,500. Taking 85,761 from this would certainly not break down this grand Institution. Since 1882 only 18 farmers have been graduated at this College, rhls is an average of three a year. Taking [vway three students would certainly not kill the University. It so it must be in a weak and moribund condition. It is the cry of "wolf." There Is no foundation for any fear, [t Is strange that the farmers cannot organize for mutual benefit and take measures to dig ntfy their calling witnout trie insinuation Lhat they contemplate the destruction of the government or the overthrow of the Democratic party. Still you nee this In the Columbia and Charleston papers, although the News 2nd Courier is turning to the right side. Another objection is that Clemson was not In his right mind. This is absurd. Accordit>2 to the Kcowce Courier out of ail estate of 5100.000 in round numbers only S69were appraised as doubtful. He protected his property against the "homestead law" and the 'married woman's law." This don't look much like he was weak-minded, and if the farmers of the State have any spirit left and will stand together this Is the best opportunity they will ever have to make good their Just lemands. If (he College does this generation no good It may bo of benefit to those who :ome after us. This club should pass a set of resolutions similar to those adopted In Greenville, announcing their determination to do all In ihelr power to establish and build up the Jlemson College. RESOLUTIONS SIMILAR TO THE GREENVILLE HtaoijV'uu.13. MaJ. J. L. White then offered the following resolution^), which, on motion, were adopted: Resolved, that we. the farmers of Abbeville jounty in convention assembled, do hereby pledge ourselves to the support of the Clemk>u bequest, and the establishment of a separate Agricultural College. Resolved, that we will support men for the CJeneral Assembly who are in favor of the Ag-1 riouitural College. And resolved, that we will support men for | the General Assembly who are in favor of the reduction of salaries. I G. N. Nlckles?I move that the thanks of - tbls club be tendered to General Hemphill lot bis able and patriotic address. Carried. THB APPOINTMENT OP THE COMMITTEE ON THE AUGUSTA EXPOSITION. Dr. W. A. Sanders?Has tbat committee been appointed on tbe August* Exposition f President?No; as tbey are called, will the clubs announce tbeir choice for committeeman? [ Abbeville?A. E. Lesly. Bellevue?T. J. Brltt. Bordeanz? 'S Cedar Springs?Capt. John Lyon. Due West?ft. B. Clink scales. Magnolia?L. C. Haskell. Ninety-Six?W. H. Fnuier. Jjowndesvllle?fir. A. J. Speer. Donalds?W. R. Dunn. Antrevtlle?J. E. Brownlee. Bradley?Capt. W. E. Cottiran. Long Cane?w. T. Cowan. Troy,?M"aJ. J. K. Vance. Mt. Carmel?J. W. Morrab. McCormlck?James Cotbran, Jr. Walnut Grove?O. B. Riley. I Smlthvllle?James Eran*. --'J Greenwood?C. A. C. Waller. COMPLIMENT TO MB. DUPBE. J. E. Bradley?If all the clubs have been called, I move that J. F. C. DuPre be elected a member of this committee. Carried. W. U-. Rice?Is this committee made npT I didn't bear the name of Ooronaca called. I suggest that H. M. Fuller be added to that committee .from Coronaca, So ordered. On motion the Farmers Club adjourned. The next meeting will be on Saleday In June. Moan* Carmel. Mt. CabkkIi, S. C., May 7. 1888. Services In the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church last Sabbath by Rev. A. L. Patterson, Sabbath School in the afternoon. Rev-B. F. Miller will preach here In the of- ? ternoon of the second Sabbath at 3 o'clock. Work on the Methodist church Is progressing slowly. The flooring Is being dressed and will soon be put down. , M r. A. M. Mosely, our courteous depot agent, took a few days recreation last week, and spent a pleasant visit at bis mother's in Laur- ens. Master Ned Fox took charge of our depot during Mr. Moseley's absence. This Is indeed complimentary to Ned as he Is quite young. Not many boys of bis age ana slue and even his senior in years are half so capa ble of attending to business. Quite a Dumber of yoang bullet ?od gentlemen were wending their way to the picnic at v an early honr last Saturday morning but on account of some misunderstanding there was no picnic, and those who anticipated a happy time, reluctantly returned to their homes. ' , Your reporter Is not to blame for this aslt ; was the day he was asked to announce. The - "t gentlemen whose names appeared in yoorlast Issue announcing the picnic for the 4th (Friday) say they did not put their names there neither did they authorize any one else to do so. _ Mr. T.Y. Parchal Is running a saw mill near ?'' . Wlillngton. The ladles of the Methodist church will give a "Moonlight Festival" on Friday even- . < ing 18th Inst for the benefit of the new Methodist church. This will be a very enjoyable ' AX occasion and they promise all a pleasant time. The Editor of the Preu and Banner is most cordially invited to attend. We noticed three charming young ladles dashing through our streets wltn a nice horse and buggy a few day* ago; 'tis suldlhey hud a "splendid" time, several of our young men * looked wistltilly after them?wishing tbey J could go too?but alas they conld not. We fn? f.hmta Ifldlpj firreaLfiuccess.and hooe tbelr brightest anticipations may be folly realized. We are glad to note that two yoong nfcn / from Georgia are seeking a borne la oar town as merchants. Should they decide to come we will give them a cordial welcome. Col. Tatom, one of oar progressive Georgia Carmen, has a fine stand of ootton with three and four leaves and is now rannlng round it, he also baa a fine crop of oats. One of our handsomest young men 1> this 5 morning charring and sealing up the stem of a beautiful "Moss Bose bud"?be is extremely anxious that it should live?surely there is ' happy times ahead for him. When&yoang lady whispers to a young man she should not whisper so load for some oae might?learn ber secret. Mr Jas. McCelvey Is lying at the point of death, and perhaps before your next Issue he will have passed away. Our efficient town marshal Mr. Turner Is doing some nice work on our roads; be ucder- ' 56 stands his business and will give us good side walks and streets. Yon should make your tax return, the time is past, and if not made In a few days- : $ tbe penalty will attach. I One night last week Mr. Henry Latimer lost D18 CriD COUiainiDgfOVDUBUeiaui Guru, uvaiucs oats and other valuable articles. Fire supposed to be Incendiary. If be will catch the scoundrel of dark deed and torn bim over to as, we will see bim safe acroAs the river?that Is to the Georgia side. * , - Fine rains are going aroand us, we trust oar time will come soon. M. Ehoes from Wllfton and Kate Fowler. NrrrETY-Six, May 8,1888. There will be a colt show at Ninety-Six on Saturday the 23rd day of Jane next, and everybody who has a colt Is requosted to bring It in. Bring your baskets and a little dinner also. The Rev. R.H. Griffith financial agent of Purman University bps been In town several days on business connected with the UnlTer1?.'M. McCaslan whd was confined to tbe house for several days, is oat and well again. ' Mr. L. A. Stuart bas the finest male coTt In tbe county. He will show him on the 23 proximo. It is reported that Mr. Marshall R. Smith, nrtnr nf Alnhnmft will movfl back to Ninety Six soon. We hope It la true; there Is plenty of room here for such men and bit many iriends will be delighted to welcome him back. Col. and Mrs. J. P. Phillips and son have gone to Orangeburg on a visit. Capt. B. R. Tilman was In town last week on his way to Pendleton to meet the trustees of the Clemson estate. Prof. Rayhlll lectured to a small crowd on last Saturday night His readings were superb. /" > Mr. William Bell, of Greenwood, was In town a few days ago. Col. T. H. walker, of New York was in town recently. * Mr. Sam Hodges .Just back from Florida reports a three months drought in the land of flowers. Messrs. P. M. Klnnrd and wife, W. B. Anderson and wife and A. J. Quattlebum attended ^the Holiness Association at Darlington, Candidates are slow coming out. It is high time theee gentlemen are coming to the front. .. The Ninety-Six Democratic Club was organized on last Saturday evening with Thou. L. Moore as President, W. A. Sanders and M. B. LlDSComb Vice-Presidents, and James Rogers, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer. Prof. Rayhtll's lecture and Bible readings at the Presbyterian church on Sunday nig Lit were fine. As an artist and critic he Is first class. M. 0. McCasIan, foreman, informs us that one bushel each of sand, lime and water can be put in a bushel measure. Mr. J. R. Davis, our polite cotton buyer Is back agaiu. He finds that there Is yet enough cotion in the country to Justify Lis remaining here a while yet If some man would come here he could buy some nice beef cattle and milkers. The farmers club was organized on the 6th Inst, with W. A. Sanders President, J. W. Fouche VIce-Presidcnt and James Rogers, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer, and we would b? glad to have every farmer in the township to Ioln. This Is election year and It is well to ;eep up the organization. EAST END. Riley's Contribution. Riusys, S. c\. May 7,1888 The Walnut Grove Democratic Club was reorganized last Saturday. Dr. W. T. Jones was re-elected President, M. B. McGee, first VicePresident, W. Henry Moore, second VicePresident, P. W. Sullivan, Secretary and " A '*A" rtar *n oil ho Hrtfii nMH i. reinjury. i irj aiivuuiug ?w m? ?mv ??? *?? and electing delegates to the Central Club, the meeting adjourned to meet the first Saturday in June. Our people have always desired to see our friend ana neighbor. Mr. M. B. McGee. School Commissioner, but he has always declined to become a candidate for that position, at last his friends wishes have prevailed. On Satur- ? day the Walnut Grove Democratic Club, nominated him by acclamation as a candidate for School Commissioner, wo venture to say, that there is no man in the county better qunlfled to fill this Important ofilce, than Mr. McGee. Mr. Editor, we are sorry to see you, so opposed to the Agricultural College, (that is to be) we hope however, soon to see you converted. You and your valuable paper would be a great help to uf, if you would only espouse our cause?we could go on and say much upon this subject, but prefer notknowing that at the proper time, it will be fully discussed by others who are better prepared to handle the subject than I. Rev. Mr. McGee, filled the pulpit at Walnut firnrn vesterdav. The Lords Supper was ad ministered. At present quite a number of visitors are in nnr neighborhood, among the number are : Mr. Grlftln and wife, of Ninety-Six: Mr. Jno. Hi I, and family, of Abbeville; Mr. McDanlel, of Laurens county; Mrs. Crane, of Princeton; Mr. Win. Mattlsou and family, of Donaldsvllle and Mr.?well this is enough to mention tills time. All of our farmers r< port bad stands of cotton, quite a number of them are replanting, that which is up is small aud looks sick, Willi all these draw bucks our peoplo are cheerful and happy. A (toon many of our people speak of visiting Greenville city this week,'tis a pleasant place to visit. Mrs. Susan Riley, is much better thau she war a few days ago. The health of the community is splendid. NAVILLUS. twm ? In Linen Collars?"Rex," "Melville," '\Argyle," "Elite," "Bristol," "Navlllus," and "Daisy" can't be beat for style, while "Mo- f* hawk Chief" will suit Bome better, aud can / vri be rolled ou for comfort and wear. Smith & / Bon. /