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THE FARMERS CONVENTION. B. E. TILLMAN FOR GOVERNOR?J. C. corr EOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. The Platform of Principles?Speeckm of Capt. Shell, ('Apt. Rilliiuii ? The Work or the Convention from First to I*attt. Wokld-Bitdgkt Bureau. ) 63 Main Street, > Columbia, March 27.) Charleston World. The convention assembled at noon to-day fur business, and almost inmi' diately settled down to work. Ttie hall was crowded lor tome time before the hour appointed, with delegates, visitors and citizens, aud included among the number a great many ladies. A blighter day could not have been desired than this, and friends of the movement hold It a happy augury. Interest in the proceedings of the meeting was at fever heat, and every scrap of information to be hud wus eagerly sought and devour< d by officials, citizens and newspaper men alike. THK Sl'Ult I or J iir. KA I. The convention was called to order ot 12:20 by President Shell, and the proceedings wenopened with prayer by the Kev. 1>. \V. Hiatt, of Anderson. Mr. stiell then read a communication from four young South Carolinians, styling themselves "Oinngeburg's plow-boy ." now attending the Agricultural college at Alabama. They wished the couvent'on God-speed and Ereseuted it with a black walnut gavel, made p themselves. The gift was accepted with applause. mr. shell's address. Mr. Shell then spoke ns follows, eliding applause at several periods of the address: Gentlemen of the Convention: As President of the Farmers'Association and ex-offlcio < halrman of its executive committee, it it Is my duty to call this body to order and orKanizelt. It Is not necessary to read the address isnued by the committee, but In orJer u> have a clear understanding hs to our purpose in assembling here I will proceed to read the call at the end of the address. It Is as follow!: .Now those things are very clear from this call. 1st. That this is a convention of Democrats true au-.l loyal, and that we are only ? .... >i^hiB oC rronitim locome to exercising u?> n^ui. _ gether and after consultation take such action as we deem best. 2d. That this is not a farmer*' convention unless it Is because oilier olaeMsand callings have refused to Lave anything to do with selecting delegates. 3d. That It Is a convention or those who sympathize with the views aud purposes set forth la the address of the executive committee, Mid that Jf there arc any delegates lieie who are opposed to the Farmers'movement, or the reforms demanded by if, they are here either under a misapprehension, or they have come as obstructionists and marplots, to create discord and thwart the friends of the convention. In this regard I know nothing, except what I have neeii In tne papers, and it is not for me to decide upon the credentials of any delegate who appears here. The convention ltseif must be the Judge of that matte:. Sol pass on toolher things. It is perhaps incumbent upon me,and II wlli help to a clearer understanding of the situation, if I shall explain how ana' why 1 Issued the address, a part of which has ju<t been read. The executive committee of the Farmers' Association is composed ot one from each county, and under our constitution it has charge of everything connected with the ?munagment of ihe associtilon, and is authorised to take any steps likely to aid the purposes for which tne organlzatlon was formed. All of you have heard of the Farmers' movement and what It has been trying to accom ^llnk f/119U. The reforms demanded are clearly 8et forth In the address, uud I shall not rehearse them, as ail you have read the document. The exr, cutlve committee held a meeting last November In this city. Sixteen counties, after full dUcussion ol the situation and a careful consideration of what should be done, ordered me tol<sue the addressand called this convention. I had no discretion In the matter and am only the mouthpieceof the committee. Heme inhering how we bad been tricked and betrayed during the last campaign, we decided that we must quietly surrender or make t he I j ue fairly and squarely before the people and let them decide. I IUs necessary to begin early in order to get an even start, and from the hou l that has I been raised I think that the ring believes we have got It: ana I say to you in nil earnestn ss, 11 we have got It, let us keep it, ami wheu the Democratic convention meets next August we can Klve these gentry a rest. It ! you are not cajoled or intimidated by the dust that has been raised we wnl purify the Democratic party, and in November wo will elect men to office who will have some regard for the rights and welfare of the people. We do not want to forestall 01 dictate lo the Democratic party, as ha< been charged, bul we want a free and fair expression of the will of the party after the people have heard the ls?ue discussed on the hustings; and, by the eternal God, we Intend to have ii! The c*rd*havo been slocked >uul the game lost often enoiiKh by these unfair methods, ana we Intend have fair play or know tne reason why. We want the majority to rule, and we propose to see thai It does rule, and il it decides that we are wronjr, we will su'nnit. if it decides that we are rljjlit, our opponents must submit or bolt the ticket. All tills talk about our dividing the party Is bosh. We have been beaten, and that, too. by unfair means, and wc submitted to il without a murmur. The accusation that we are doing everything to disrupt or endanger the party is an insult to us and dishonors the mau or paper that makes the charge. I bave no desire to boast ot my own record,1 but as a soldier In the Confedesate army, as a Democrat In 187U, as a man. a citizen, 1 am ready to comparc records with any of those Who have abused and slandered me; and ev- J ery leader of the Faring' movement from Captain Tillman down can do as much. Wedld ourdtty in 1876, and were In thej thickest of tbe fight for the redemption of the! state from Radicalism when many who are now abusing us were skulking around advocatlrg Dan Chamberlain for Governor South Carolina. Esau and Jacob. We are doing our duty now in trying to redeem the Stale from ring rule and make the Democratic party carry out Its pledges to tlie people. There are more offices now than under tho Republicans; our taxes are nearly as much In dollars, and the burden of paying them Is fourfold as great, because one dollar now will purchase what two bought then, white cotton is much lower. Favoritism, is the rale In dispeuslng the offices and a man must beioni: to a certain "net" betore he can expect togalu preferment. Men once elected to office are kept there, often to the public injury, pr< vlded their social ami family relations aiv aristocratic, and the legislature has more than once acted in a way to create a suspicion of sinister influences at work. Tbe people know these things and have been mourning for years. Their cries have gone unheeded; and, until the agitation for reform, known as Ihe Farmers' movement, begun four years ago, there appeared to be no reinody for these evils other thuti submission or an independent movement. But one was invented or discovered by a plain farmer, who had uever been connected with polities. Capt. U. R. Tillman began to agitate for reform inside the party. His record as a Democrat, Ills character as a man, are unimpcach..Kl.. Tlwi.,Kllllu In. HL.ll ,in/l ov, lli. l ...I miration, nnd the people rallied to liis support fioin almost every county. The farmers began to "move;" they are moving still; they will keep on moviug (ill they reach their destination, und that is to reform the party and purify the State Government. This is our business here, nnd we have but to ; c omplltib both at the next election. Instead of - tils being abused, the state owes a heavy debt of gratitude to the man who showed ns how to accomplish these ends and yet maintain tbe unity of the Angl>Kaxon race. One word more, and I am done. Taunts ancl accusations have been heaped upon me as an ofllce-seefcer, u demagogue, trying to array class against class, a man who has slandered and mis represented the Slate and Its officers. To tbe first charge I can only say that I am clerk ol the court In Laurens county, and my Deople have kept me In that place tor six i years. I have been chosen to t hat place by primary election, and the last time by a vote of 1,800 to GOO for my opponent. I am not here seeking any office nt your band*, and I won Id not accept one if tendered me. I am actuatc i by no selfish or ambitious motive, and have spent my time and money for four years for h.ve of li e cau^e. Ii It succeeds under my leadership, it will be glory enough for me. I have never attacked any class of my fel low citizens. In Laurens county my friends are among all classes, and those who accuse me of arraying class against class have slm 1 ii regard to the address of the executive committee, every one knows I aoi not responsible for it alone as chairman, I signed it, but it Is the work of the committee. But I undone every line anil every assertion made in it, and I challenge any one to disprove the charge. \Ve are ready to go to the people on these Issues; and if they are slanders and lies It can be shown that they arc such. Hut thus far not one has been refuted, aud I know they cannot be. In concluson. gentlemen of the convention, I would say that this is the most Important meeting that lias been held in South Carolina sine !a7ti. There is much to be thought of, luucb to be doue, and we should be in no iiurir. We should deliberate calmly, he:<r Ail sides patiently, ' be sure we are right aud linen go ahead." Differences of opinion we are bound to have. Acknowledging Use patriotism and loyalty of one another, let us differ In a kindly spirit, and yield obedience t?-the majority. If, after that majority has K)ken, we act in unity aud move torward as i a band of brothers, success is bound to crown our work. A VOICE FROM LAURENS. Mr. Irt>y, of Laurens, rose for information Said he: There is u contested delegation from Spartanburg, and would it not be better in the line of preliminary action to appoint a committee on credentials before we go ahead with the enrolment of members? And be sides, whatever my be opinioh fo other deleKates hen-that arc not in sympathy with reform, but. on the contrary, I am bold to assert it, they come here to represent "the ring" of South Carolina. I think it is advlsnbled to have a committee on credentials to examine the credentials of the delegates and decide if they huve a rieht to come here, and I move that n committee of fourteen, two from each Congressional District in theState,beappointed for this purpose. After some further discussion this was amended to provide that one member from each county In the State, intead of each congressional District, be appointed, leaving out any contested delegations. Following Is the COM MITI KK ON CKF.DRNTIAI.S. Abbeville?J. E. Bradley. Aiken?W. H. Marchant. Anderson?W. A. Neall. Burn well?\\\ H. Rice. Berkeley?J. A. Harvey. Charleston?J. Francis Britton. Che-ter? 1*. L. Ilurdtn. Chesterfield? \V. J. Hanna. Clarendon?B. \V. Brailsford. Colleton?Wm. K. Cooper. Darlington?E. L. Gray. Edgefield?W. H. Tixnmerman. Fuirlleld?K. V. Lent moil. Florence?L. H. Blgliatn. Greenville?H. B. Buist. Lancaster?J. G. Bruce. I.aurens?J. L. M. Irby. Lexington?A. S. Xunnamaker. Newberry?J. A. sihjh. Marion?T. B. Stackhouse. Marlboro?J. J. Lane. Oconee?S. Y. St.rihiinsr. Orangeburg?W. T. C. Bates. I'lCkeiiK?I). J. Johnson. Richland?Win. Wail ce. Sumter?E. M. Cooper. I'liton?J. S. Welsh. Wiilittinsbnrg? William Cooper. York?W. H. Edwards. IIOW TIIK KNROM.MKNT WAS MADK. Some discussion arose as to the mann"r of enrolling delegates, and finally D. W. McLntirin, of Marion, solved the problem by movluxthat the Charleston World's compilation be adopted with any alterations that may be found necessary on account of the absence or change of delegates. This motion \tfas unanimously adopted, and the enrollment of those present was formed from the World's report. GETTING DOWN TO 1JUSINKSS. J. A. Sllgh, of Newberry, offered the following resolution. Whereas, This convention was called by the Executive Committee of the Farmer#' Asso ' elation, and the lnvitat'on was extended only to the friends of retrenchment and reform, and those who favor the demands ot the Farmers'movement as set forth tu the address of the said Executive Committee, wherefore belt Kesolved. That the committee ou credentials be instructed to make inquiry and to enroll no delegate* as members ot the convention who ?re opposed to these demands, or who are not willing to enter the convention as equ.ils and submit to the rule of the >fr. Dargnn, of Sumter, spoke In behalf of hisdelegatlon, touching the ismearlslng rrotn the foregoing resolution. He said that he was aware of the opposition to Sumter'* representatives being seated. He wishmi to assure the convention that it was not their purpose to obstructor annoy, or in any way interfere with the proceedings of the hocly. Their mis sion was logical, consistent and patriotic. He appealed to the convention to hear them for the Democracy.for theSiale and for the interest of the farmers. If, however, he and his colleagues should be debarred from representation lu the convention, they would leave hoping that their deliberations would be lor the best interests of the State of South Carolina. Mr. Rilgh's resolution was passed aud referred to the committee on credentials. A l'ERMASKNT OltGANIZATIOX. On motion of Mr. Irby the letnporary office of the convention were made permanent. President Talbott acknowledged the honor conferred upon him in selecting him to preside over the deliberations of the body, which he said should be attended with mod! ciatlon and Justice. He took occasion to say in regard to thecriticlsms that had been showered upon the movement, that the farmers were not here to quarrel with anybody, but had assembled as American citizens to do their duty as they conceived it. He repudiated (he suggestion that they had not come ns rcpresentntivt a of Democracy. If tliey hud differed Willi those In power, they did so honestly. When tlie masses raised their voices above a whisper, in urging their rights, there were critics who would say, "You want to split the Democratic j party." He would say that those who were !sn fa?er to suspect would themselves bear watching. The farmers had assembled to lay down a platform on which everybody could stand. There was unrest in the State and the people | expected Romcthltie from them. The people j were with them and they should do iheir duty like men. The speaker said theState is loaded with un' Just legislation, lie repelled the insinuation j that there Is corruption in high places, but he ! pronounced it a government of extravagance. ! At 1.40 PresidentTalbott declared the con| ventioii ready for business. I OTlIF.lt OFFICERS EI.ECTF.il. J. E. Wanatnaker, of Orangeburg, was elect; ed vlce-preodent of the convention, and J. D. Brownj of Columbia, serg?miit?at-arnis. At tat) the convention took a recess until 3 p. m. THB AFTERNOON SESSION. The convention re-assembled at .'1.12. The i m/vt.inn ?>v Mr. M. 1'. Potion. of Snartanbun:. that (be first business of the con volition be li> nominate State officers, from Governor down, wan tabled on motion of Mr. L. E. Parlor, of Colleton. Mr. E. Wannamaker moved Hint a committee on resolutions, consisting of one from each county, be appointed. Carried. COMMITTEE ON' RESOLUTIONS. Abbeville?J. T. Robertson. Aiken?F. M. Green. Anderson?J. P. Glenn. Burnwell?.1. R. Smith. Beaufort?J. M. Campbell. Berkeley?A. W. Behind. Charleston?15. M. Bebby. Chester?T. J. CuuningliMn. Chesterfield?A. McQueen. Clarendon?D. J. Bradham. Colleton?L. A. Harper. Darllntjlon? A. W. Beaslcy. Edgefield?A. E. Padgett. Fairfield?J. B. Turner. Florence?J. E. Pettlgrexv. Greenville?J. T.Austin. Lancaster?B. B. Hiiklin. ijiuimio?i i'. Lexington?A. J. Minis. .Marion?D. \V. McLnurln. Marlboro?K. S. John. Newberry?W. I). Hardy. Oconee?J. It. K-irle. Orangeburg?.1. II. Dukes. 1'irltnis? K. S. Griffin. Richland?F*. B. Waliaci'. Spartanburg Rumter?'SV. A. Jaines. Union? G. 15. Fowl.*r. Williamsburg?<\ M. Ilines. York?T. G. Culp. SUMTER DELEGATION SEATED. Thecommlttecon credentials submitted the following report, which was adopted : The committee on credentials beg leave to make the following; report: 1. That the delegations from tbe counties of Barnwell and Sumter he seated. 2. That Messrs. WotFord and Stribllng, from one of ttie contesting delegations, be seated, uud that eight irom the other delegations be seated, to wit: Geo. I?. Dean, Jones \V. Foster. J, O. B. Landrum, W. U. S. Mood, M. P. I'atton, II, Ij. Farley, H. M. Smith, L. E. Farley. a. That the list of names presented to the convention from all other counties in tiie State are the duly authorized delegntesof said counties. Respectfully submitted, J. L. M. Inuv, Chairman. THE PLATFORM. The committee on platform inaden report, the Bubslaiice of which was given accurately and exclusively In the World to-day. The re p u t was adopted by sections, as follows: Whereas, II is the inalienable right, inherent and constitutional, of citizenship, to meet ill iiii 'm u? i ij uiaiiiiu, in ^luuuac uuu measures, to adopt platforms of principles, ami, Whwreas, Experience has shown the value of agitation inside of our ranks, noil we feel that \vc must ilcvise some plan by which differences of opinion us to measures antf men may have fceope to bring about needed reforms; therefore, this convention of Democrats a-scmldcd iu Columbia, this March 'SJ, 18'JO, unite In issuing the following platform of principles and measure?, upon which we Intend to strive for supremacy in party and State: 1. We recognize tin* imperative neccssily of Anglo-Saxon unity In our Stale, and pittite ourselves to abide ?>y the arbitraments of the Democratic parry, relying upon the sense of justice and enlightened sell-interest ot a majority of our while follow citizens to secure all needed reforms. We will make our Issue Inside the party lines, and differing as brethren who must make common causeagainst a common enemy, we will bow In submission to the behests of the party fairly expressed through Its regular channel. *2. The nominations of the Democratic party are virtually elections. Relieving in the .ttetlersonian doctrine, thflt'Mhe people are the b?-st consorvators of their own rights and liberties." und that "self-g ivernment Is the only free government," we demand that all nominations rorotlU-e in tlie party,other than Stale otlices,shall be by primary elections, conducted under the Stale law enacted in 18t>S. U. We demand the re-apportlonmenl.ol representation in the Democratic convention npou its basis of 1880, and that it go Into eflec^ this year. We demand Ihnt tbe delegates to the State nominating convention shall be chosen by primary election on the same day that the other officers are nominated; and that nil tbe counties shall hold these primaries on the same day, to wit, the last Tuesday in August of each election year. i 4. We demand that the board of agriculture he abolished; thatthe privilege tax on fertilizers. and everything pertaining to agriculture or mechanics, or Industrial education, inI eluding the agricultural stations, be under the control of the trustee* of the Clemson Agricultural College, and upon said trustees shall devolve all duties now performed by the present hoard and commissioners of agriculture, except the control of the State phosphate interest. 5. We demand that the South Carolina College shall be liberally supported as a classical and literary institution. 0. We demand that Ihe school districts in the various counties of the State shall be as nearly square as practicable, and of an area to allow one white and one colored free school in each district, and that the school trustees be elected Instead of appointed. 7. We demand rigid economy in public expenditures, t he abolition of useless offices, re duction of salaries nnd fees of all officers, suite nnd county, to conform to the increased purchasing power of money and decreased ability to pay taxes; that the public officers shall be paid in proportion to their labor and responsibility. 8. We demand that the railroad commission shall be given all needed power to protect the rights and interests of the people without injuring the railroads, and that the commissioners be elected by the people, after nomination by the Democratic convention. It is the sense of this meeting that salaried attorneys of railroads and phosphate compaoiea *-hou'<t be ineligible to seats in thelegislatnre. !). We demand that there shall be a survey of the Stale's phosphate beds and their classification into three grades, and that a commission composed of the Governor, CoinptrollerGeneral and Attorney-General shall control ami direct the mining under rigid rules, each river or phosphate district being icasen ut public auction for a lerni of three years, after tli e com mission has tlxeda minimum royalty according to the value as shown by the survey. 10. We demand that constitutional convention be called to give us an organic law framed by our own people. We believe that we cannot obtain any great relief from our burdensome taxes till tills Is Hone, nnd we have lost faith In the power to amend the present constitution so that It will answer the requirements. 11. Relieving with Thomas Jefferson "that the diffusion of Information and the arraignment of all abuses at the bar of public reason," Is a fundamental principle of free government, and It will give the needed relief, we demand that candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor shall, and all other aspirants to the State officers are Invited to canvass the State, and tint those asking our suffrages for the General Assembly shall canvass their respective counties on these Issues, so that the people can after hearing the cause, act Intelligently and render their verdict at the primary election. We warn the people against being forestalled as they wero two years ugo in some counties. Let no delegates to the suite convention be appointed belore they hear this Joint discussion. Mr. A. E. Padgett, of Greenville, then offered the following as the twelfth section of platform : 12. For the purpose of educating and arousinji the masses we will proceed to suggest candidates lor Governor and Lleutenant-Govtrnor who favor these measures, and we ask those who disagree with us to do likewise. Without excluding any candidate who may desire to enter the race, let us have a full and tair discussion, and a free tight inside the party lines, and let the majority rule. It will remove its discontent, act as school for training our public men. strengthen the party for its conflicts with Radicalism, and be of untold benefit to the people and the State. THE CAUSE OF WAR. Mr. J. R. Harrison.of GreeDvllle, then offered as substitute the following: Resolved, That It Is the sense of this convention that no nominations be made by this ( H/\/l 17 As was expected, here came the tug of war. A storm of discussion wns precipitated by this interjection of "nominations, or no nominations." and a hot debute of two hours duration ensued. Up to this time the proceeding* of the convention, though marked by great confusion, were comparatively tame;, but when this question was sprung, there was a girding of loins by opposing parties, and all signs betokened that there was music in the air. Mr. Irby, of Laurens, moved Ihat the substitute be tabled. This was defeated. TIIK BATTLE. Mr. McQueen, of Chesterfield, opened the battle by opposing nominations, followed by Mr. Purler, of Colleton, In favor thereof. Mr, Pettlgrew, of Darlington, opposed nominations. Mr. Sllgh, ol Newberry, tnought the convention should taken recess for about six weeks, but he bud no hope whatever of 1U sc doing. He was, however, In favor of nominations at once, rather than not at all. Mr. Miller, of B-irnwell, spoke against, nominations Mr. Dargan, of Sumter, made a ringing spccch against nominations. He believed In the farmers; his interest was allied wltfc theirs, and he urged them not to make the great mistake ol nominating a State ticket nl Mils time. Mr. Walters, of Orangeburg, foh lowed in oppo.-ition to nominations. Mr Padgett, of L.dgi'rteld, favored nomination* Mr. Burns, ot Darlington, spoke against noin illation", and counselled caution. Mr. Iioltz huuser, of Lexington, said, after awerilnf that he was a farmer, that the farmers do nol demand nominations. "Pedagogues" only demand them. Mr. Patton.of Spartnnbtirr, was in favor 01 nominating u full Slate tlokrt. Mr. March' out, of Aiken, was for nominations, horse foot ami dragoon. Said he very positively ? * - " I'o imtiilnnl Ioiik then " e urn iu ......... , wlint If the u?e of protracting this meet lug?" after which he resumed Ills seat amid u hurricane of laughter. Mr. Harrison, of Greenvtlie, paid the sub Ject had been fully discussed, and was aboul ! to call for a vote when there were loud crlet fur "Tillman!" who nrose. Some delegaU moved to adjourn, but the motion was de> feu ted, and Cant. Tillman addressed the con vention as follows: WHAT CAIT. TIL.LMAX SAID, "It Is posslblethnt In the history of SouH Curollna there has never been a public mar who has occupied a more embarrassing post Hon than I do. Whatever I say. however truthfully I say it, and as God hours me, I iu^ tend to speak the truth, and nothii.g but the truth. There are n.en here so narrow nud prejudiced that they are ready to say, 'He It speaking for himself.' My name, wlthoui any active movement on my part, has beec brought prominently before the people 01 this State lor the office of Governor. This con vention Is assembled here under a call whlcli I am accused ot having written. I am fur ther accused of-having wiluen It for the ex press purpose of creating discord und lo fore tall the action of the Democratic party. 1 had something to do with the writing ol thf call which I" ascribed lo me, but my purpose was not the ad vancement of my own interest. "Now, gentlemen, I a-Ic that you will do nif the justice to consider why it is not reason..l>l.> (V.r inn l<t tnke Jim ixudtlon that I will now jHiint to you. Yon liave Just passed a sel i of resolut ions constituting the plat form 01 Ihim convention, which was i asscd mori readily lltan was expected by lt? advocates ! It has been said that in this convention noth ing would be discussed but- Tillman ism,' and I ask what Is 'Tlllmanism,' gentleman? Is any man here ready to detlne It? Is (point ing to Dargan) the distinguished gentleman who made the accusation ready to define it?' COL. PA KG AN llLl'LJKH. This brought forth u spirited colloquy be tween the two men. Col. Durgun arose and i colled as follows: Yes, sir! What I understand by "Tillman ism" In South Carolina is this unfortunate departure from the leading methods und principles of the Democratic party. Capt.Tillman?Ilaa the gentleman defined ' Tlllmanism?" What is ll? Col. Dargan?It Is this unusual movement I say again, that I believe this method It "fillmunism." Capt.Tillman?I simply wanted to bring you to express whether you considered me false to the Democratic party. Col. Dargan?No, sir, On the contrary, at these delegates seated behind me will btat testimony. In our convention for the election of these delegato*. I stated that I thought that you were as loyal to the Democratic pitriy us uny umi-i uiuu, uut v??v jv... ....... making au unfortunate mistake. CAIT. TILLMAN* CONTINUES. (.'apt. Tillman then continued : "I want to state that whatever else I am. 1 am a Simon pure Edgefield Democrat. Gentlemen of thin convention, whetherTlllmanism Is goo<l or not. you havejust passed a platform which Tillman wrote and brought here In his pocket and not a dozen lines in It are the work ol ; any other man, Now gentlemen, how can any man say that recommendation Is nomination?" (Pointing to Colonel Darjan, who said: "I did not make this remark.") In reference to Ills nomination for Governor, Capt. Tillman said: "So far as my nomination by this convention for the otlice of Governor Is concerned, 1 want to say It is a matter of no importance to me whether you | pass the resolution for nomination, or whether you nominate or not." Heferrlng to the division of tho Democratic parly hy nomlna: tlons being made, Capt. Tillman said it was ; a matter of opinion as to how the government should be run ; that there could be no dlvls| Ion of the party except by suicide and lunacy : combined. ; Captain Tillman paid that he had many friends on ooth sides. There were good Dem. I ocrats and citizens who suld, ' If you nomI Inate you destroy the Farmers' movement," j ami others as earnest In their efforts for the advancement of the tanners' Interest, said, "If you do not nominate you destioy the farmers' movement." | Capt. Tillman spoke of the many difilcul ties that he would have to face in accepting this nomination, should lie be nominated. Ho said he would have to give up his piunintlon, or hire a man to stay 011 it: he would have to bear the expense of travel lug and canvassing the state, and asked If tills wa? any Inducement for seeking office. He said that the members composing the Democratic conventions were aristocrats, and did not eome direct from the people, but were fur removed from ihem by their aristocratic Ideas, ! and the consequence of this was that the farmers and masses of the people were not represented in these conventions, and had no voice in nominations. A platform without any one to represent it was a body without a spirit The nomina tions suggested would put a candidate on that platform and give spirit to that body to go before the people of South Carolina. The resolutions contained In the platform were not worth the paper they were written on unless a man waB put before the people who indorsed and understood the principles contained therein, and would go before the people and explain them. "1 do not want to be that man," said he, "but if you ask me to fight lor it, I will tight as long as I have u dollar left and breath with which to tight." In reply to remarks of Capt. Tillman, Mr. Harrison denied that Greenville has a candi date In the Held at this time. "But you may have hitter on," suggested the chair. A call for yeas and nays on Mr. Harrison's substitute, not to make nominations, having been made, the hall wus ordered clear of visitors. In reply to a question from a delegate, the chairman proceed to speak in favor of nominations. Col. R. Q. Lamar, of Richland, rose to a point of order, saying the chairman had no right to speak on the question, but the chalrmun continued his argument. Mr. A. O. Kolloch, ot the Chernw Reporter, asked by what right the chairman assumed to moke a speech in favor of nominations, but by this time the chairman had finished. Mr. Shell then said that it was a mistake to suuDose that the oumose of making nom inatlons wau to present thera to the State nominating convention. He said the Idea was to place a ticket before the people la a primary that they might endorse It and pre* sent It to the conveutlon. The roll call then began, the result btlng 114 to 120 on Mr. Hurrlson's substitute. The vote by counties is as follows: County. Yeas. Nays. Abbeville 8 0 Aiken 1 7 Anderson 1 9 Barnweil 12 0 HeBUfort 0 2 Berkeley 3 9 Charleston 0 9 Chester 6 2 Chesterfield 6 0 Clarendon .. 3 Colleton 4 7 Darllngtou 6 0 Edgefield 1 10 Kalrtield 0 Florence 1 2 Greenville 7 2 Lancaster 3 0 Laurens 0 H Lexington 2 3 Maelon 1 3 Marlborough 0 6 Newberr> 0 6 Oconee - S 0 Orangebuig .. 12 0 Pickens 0 Klchlatid 12 f> Spartanburg 3 7 Sumter 7 0 Union 1 0 Williamsburg 0 fi York 9 0 As soon as the result whs announced, a vocal pandemonium reigned, and a motion to adjourn was carried with a hurrah. N1G1IT SESSION. Immediately after re-assembling Mr. Dean, or Spartan burg, moved to ??mena i?ir. i-huget's resolution to provide for the nominntion of n full Mate ticket. This was defeated bv an overwhelming majority ou a rising vote. When the convention reconvened at 8..'10, nominations for governor being In order, Mr. J. L. M Irby.ot Laurens, in an.eloquent and impassioned address, placed in nomination B. K. Tillman, of Edgefield. The speaker's addres* was constantly interrupted by the 1 most deafening applause. Mr. Padgett, of Edgefield, seconded Capt. Ti lman's nomination, and paid a glowing tribute to the gentleman from Edgefleld. Mr. Huijh Farley also seconded the nomination iu a brief but appropriate speech. Capt. Tillman was then nominated by acclamation Col. J. C. Colt, of Chesterfle'd, was then nominated by Mr. Green, of Marlboro, and selected by acclamation as nominee for lieu1 tenant-governor. Upon motion, Messrs. Jones, of I.aurens, Merchant, of Edgefield, were appointed a committee to wait on Capt. Tillman and inform him of his nomination. Capt. Tilliman was escorted to the platform and said: ! ' Fellow citizens t The French have a proverb that it is the unexpected that hap. pens, and I can assure you that while my * -iMwInf* tka nout > name nas oeen iiitsnuuucu uui>u6 ?.v ! few yearn. I never expected to occupy this : position, because In my zeal I have Raid so i many hard things of so many prominent men. I am surprised that I am thn nominee of the caucus, as this Is a convention only by . courtesy. ; Capt Tillman then went on to explain that! i while the convention hud paid blm a great i compliment. It had also put h crown of > thorns upon his forehead. He asked that I those who had opposed him leave off their bitterness, and he promised that if a leopard . could change his spots, lie would endeavor , hereafter to be more conservative in hi* ut terauces. He called attention to the fact that his acts would, if he were elected, be more r closely scrutinized than those of uny ordlnt ary governor. ' Uapt. Tillman clo?ed by promising to try to so act If nominated and elected governor f that the convention would never have occa. stoned to be ashamed of what It had done. : THANKS TO "THE WORLD." > The following resolution, introduced by Mr, Green, of Marlboro, was then adopted unan. 1 Imously, being nbly seconded by Mr. Shell, who paid a glowing tribute to the fairness ' and lmpaitlullty of the World: L Resolved, That the thanks of this conven> tlon are due. and are now tendered to the - " IJ I'- t/ll.,1 ' UI1III lesion It onuiuriw uuiiuiiii meutof the tanners of the State, unci in tne * fair und Just treutment of Issues now under discusslou by them. SUNDRY RESOLUTIONS. i A resolution was Introduced by Mr. Shell, i and adopted, protesting against the passage of th? bill now pending in Congress known . as the confound lard bill. Mr. Rice, of Barnwell, Introduced a resolu' Hon favoring the passage or the bill IntroI (Ineed In Congress, entitled, "A bill to estab ? llsb a system of sub-treasuries, and for other l purposes." The resolution was adopted, i Upon motion n campaign committee, to T consist of the chairman of each delegation, was decided upon. i After some routine work, und a vote of thanks to the chairman and secretary, the convention adjourned without nominating any ofllccr below lieutenant-governor. I>iH|;raccfiil Comltirf. Columbia lit-cnrd.' The action last rilsht of a body of tint University students towards the larmers tn convention assembled, und especially towards I their chosen standard-bearer, was a disgrace ?nH ihn ITtiU'orwIfv fltiir trill f bo hard to live down uuder the most fuvora > ble clrcuinBtauces. Wlille llie.v did not represent the entire list of students, they were about forty strong, [ and represented to too great au extent the i University us a whole, We eunnot but feel that however much the i friends of the University may dislike ciein' son College supporter*, they will most heartily condemn the action of the students last eight.' The oonduot was compared by a gentleman j who saw It to that of the negro women In 1870 when they attempted to Incite the men to violence. ! College boy larkshave always been looked j upon with a lenient eye, but there Is a limit to all things and this is carrying the thiDg I too far. Be Kind To-Day.?A little child ? may brighten scores of lives every (lay. , There is not one of us who may not > gladden and strengthen many a heart between every rising and setting sun. ! Why should we not live to bless the living, to cheer the disheartened, to sweeten cups that are bitter, to hold up ; the hands that hang down, to comfort those who inouru, to bear joy into joy\..bu l.nmoj'' Ifiiirl words will nnt, a noil man. if a sermon helps you, it will do the preacher no harm to tell him s-o. If the editor writes an article that does you good, he may write a still better one if ycu .-end him a word of thanks. If a bonk blesses you, do you not owe it to the author to write a grateful acknowledgment? If you know a weary neglected one, would it not be Christ-like work to seek an opportunity to brighten and to bless that life? Do not wait till the eyes are closed, the ears deaf, upd the heart still. Do it now. J*ost mortem kindness does not cheer, Flowers on the coffin cast no frugrancp backward over the weary days.?J'rcn. Journal. A colored brother recently, in contradicting what another colored brother had stated, said : "Brother Moderator, that is a matter of wrongfulness of statement." An original way of putting it, truly. Instead of declaring that any given declaration is false lei us hereafter say it is "a matter of wrongfulness of statement." We thank the colored brother for the express-ion. ? Louisville liecordcr. - ^ v. ; CONVENTION AFTERMATH. WHAT SOME OF THE BRETHREN OF THE PRESS HAVE TO SAY. How the Convention wns Regarded at Its Close?What lis Effect Will Be ?The College Uojh Mistake. Columbia Record. The best manner of determining theetl'ect of the convention upon those who were In attendance upon it, is to take the involuntary expressions as they drop from the 11pB of ail. Accordingly, a Record scribe mingled freely with the crowd and heard what tney had to say. The assembling of the convention has been looked upon by a great many with amusement and a feeling that a few extreme Tiliinanites would meet and show their zeal by nominating Mr. Tillman. This they have done, and many were the exclamation of "I told you so" and "I knew that is what they would do." It was agreed on the streets that the convention was a thoroughly represeniatlve body of "1876" Democrats. Among those opposed to the farmers movement, It Is generally conceded that they made a mistake in nominating. Somestili regard the movement as contlned to Tillman and his few friends and not In any sense a represent alive body of farmers. A greater preponderance, however, looking upon the convention as it sat, realized that therein was some of the best manhood and truest Democracy of South Carolina. Speaker Talbott was repeatedly characterized as a "Ileed." SHU. nearly all concede that he manifested a spirit of fairness throughout, seeking at all times to obtain the sing tlie opposing factions. T?e feature most regretted by farmers nnd citizens alike was the artlon of the University boys wherein they demonstrated a bitter opposition to the Tillman nomination. As allowing what tney felt, their aciIon and expression are the best guides. When Tillman was escorted Into the convention after his nomination, und throughout his speech, markedly at Its close, they hissed strongly. After the convention adjourned, tbey marched up street, about forty strong, singing "We'll hang Ben Tillman on a sour apple tree." "Bury Ben Tillman In a Ditch," "Pass hirnaround and let'sall kick him,"and "Let's groan for Tillman." Meeting him on his way to his hotel, they swarrned behind him, and shouted, "Pull him down; lynch him," etc. At this action Mr.Tillman was heard to say: "I am surprised, Indeed; for though I bad been warned to avoid them, I could not realize they would go so far as to forget themselves. Their farmer friends were mortified and Indignant, but tried to look with a lenient eye upon It all." Some asked If it were possible that President McBryde could sanction tills. Others asked where Columbia's police were, and if the cltlzensof Columbia were disposed to sanction such conduct. Several Columbia gentlemen were heard to make remarks of this nature: "Tbey are making a serious mistake." "This will make votes for Tillman," etc. Some were heard to say that It was only the larking of a lotof college boys and not worthy of notice. The farmers wore generally more hopeful after the convention than before, as evidenced by their speech. Several were heartl to say IIJUI Willie lllL'y IIUU lll'YPf urun niiimii Mien, and had come here opposed to liim, they were now thoroughly in sympathy with him. Mr. J. L. M. Irby.of Laurens, said in conversation: "I feel confident that with the progress of the canvass Tillman will pain strength, and that at the August convention he will sweep the field." Tho spirltof the farmers seemed to be foran open field and a fair fight. Free discussion the only hope of honest reform. Capt. Tillman KxpreMNCs Hlmttelf. Columbia Record. After the excitement of the days work at the farmers convention a Record reporter found Capt. Til'mnn in his room, surrounded by a coterie of friends. He stated to him that he would bo glad to have an expression of opinion from nim upon the work of the convention, and what plans he proposed to pursue In his campaign. The Captain replied that he was not disposed to talk, that he had gone into his "Shell" and wanted to rest. How are you pleased with the result of the convention?" "I am, of course, glad to see that the farmers, or common folks, have awakened to the situation, and have'determlned to fight for measures of reform. I cannot say that I am elated with my nomination, for while I apCreciate the honor confei red upon me, I see efore me one of the hardest, most laborious, and to me personally, the most costly campaign that has over been made in this State." "Well, what policy will you pursue with regard to your opponents?" "That I cannot say. as I have not had time to devise any plan of campaign, and do not know what my opponents will do, I propose to stnnd squarely on the platform as adopted ' *!? ? ttiH nrnonnl If IA tho ti tu\. I Vy II1U WMITWUhw.i, auxt |/iv?vuv ... v..v pie of the State with ull the power and ardor I that I posses*. And wlirn we cotne to the Aui gust convention. I will accept the action of that convention fully and abide by it." "What effect do you think the HCtlon of the convention will have on thepnrty?" "None at nil. We cannot aflord to sink our own ship,and that Is what a split in the party would mean. On that score the Democracy of South Carolina need fear nothing." "It Is rumored that those who oppose you will call a convention to place candidates in nomination against .von; in that case, what will be your action?" "Well, my canvass will be very uninteresting If there Is no one to prosent the other side In discussing the Issues presented by this convention, And In the event that there are uc counter nominations, J licreextond the invltatlon to any and all candidates to meet me In debate. We want froe and full discussion." A Letter to Dr. XcUrydp. Cor.UMBiA.S, C? March 27. Dr. McBrytle, President of the South Carolina University: Dkak Sin?During the Farmer's Convention hore numbers of the stnnents of the University were present, and during the proceedings speakers who were in favor of nominations were hissed and treated in a rough and rude manner. After the proceedings were over a large crowd of students was an organized mob, singing vile songs and applying op?.k.Uho A?l?l-??kfa fn Mto Innrlorunf thlH moi'P. merit, and followed Capt. Tillman around, even to his liotel. and insulted him by applying nil manner of disgraceful terms to him, and threatening to do personal violence lo his person, Wedeslre respectfully to call your attention to these proceedings. A public expression ol opinion from you concerning this will oblige ur. Very respectfully, J. H. Counts, li. 15. Parker, J. L. M. litnv, \V. I'. Kneujrove, A. C. Latimer, Geo. li. Dean. A Ftiirfloltl View. Editor Record?The conduct of the students of the University last nlghl alter the ad Journment of Ibe Farmer's Convention was a shame and n disgtace to that timo honored Iiictltutton, as well as to the city ot Columbia. If It hud been u crowd of negroes it could have been overlooked, but representing as they did, or should, the embodiment of the culture and .refinement of the State, theirconduct was disgusting In the extreme. Conservative Fairfield. Columbia. March 28, How ||it? Bntt|e for Nomination wj?s First Lout fuitl then Won by a Nqaeese, Special Ocrrcupoiulenence of the Greenville Xew;, Columbia, March 2S.?The Farmers' Con venlloD of yesterday will probably go down to history as the most remarkable political mthering held In this Stale since the days 01 76. Much boa.-t Is being made by the managers of the convention that It did what It was called to do. The fact is that it first refused to do what It had been summoned tc accomplish and only succumbed to the pressure for nominal ons under the stress ol personal appeal and In the midst of great excitement. It is well enough to have this faot made clear while it is fresh, and proor of it is at hand. When the "aye and nay" vote on the amendment of Harrison, of Greenville, expressing-it the sense of the meeting that th? convention should not nominate was completed, the oilicial record gave the result "ayes 118, nays 117." The "ayes" were against nominations, and the "nays" were for nominations. The nomination plan was defeat ed by a majority of one. Tills record was shown to the Greenville News correspondent by Assistant Secretary J. \V. Stokes, of Orangeburg, and will hardly be disputed. Taking away the vote of L. E. Farley, ot Laurens, ' ' - >..? Unurl..nl,iu-./ ilol. WHO I1UU UCtSII |IUI IIUU I.1IV ugallon by the ComDitttce on Credentials, and whose vote was afterwards withdrawn the anl l-iu>iulnation majority was actually two votes. But this was not I lie result announced by the chairman. During ttiu takimrof the vote, almost every other member had kept a private tally and It wus not long in becoming known through the hall that tlie nomination scheme was either defeated or dangerously near it. Captain J. L. M. Irby, of Laurens, who was probably the most active worker on the floor and also probably the most, enihuslueticTilliiu)ii man in the convention, notwithstanding he at tlrst declared "we've bent 'em," began 4 hurried hunt for votes, There was Indescribable confusion In the hall and in the midst Captain irby rmshed here and theie, appealing to delegates to change their votes. He approached the Greenville delegation, but Chulrnmu Harrison refused to change. Other Greenville delegates appealed to declined to reverse their votes. Or. w. P. I Addison who had voted with seven of his colleagues against nominations, on Captain Irby'h appeal, changed his >ote from "aye" lo "nay." Three other changes followed, but th<? names and counties of the delegates who t-hanged could not be learned in the confusion. In each case the change was made oti - y ' ' \ - the personal appeal of Captain Irby, and he himself announced tin* change. There is reason for 1>. Ii'-vin? ihat some at least of these chaines were iiindo under misapprehension. The Ijnity iN'ei01 co-irresponUoiit Is informed Ihat Pr. Atfdi?on stated ihat lie changed his vote under tbe Impression that the nomination side hud already won and ihi:t hi? change would not affect the result. Nevertheless ll. did affect the result to Ihoextent of reversing the decision of the c< nvention. The closeness of the vote was a surprise to everybody. The night before the meeting of the convention, the workers for the nomination scheme confidently claimed a majority of sixty lu the convention. They worked like beavers and were apparently certain of success. The opponents of nominations were da/.zled by the energy of the pro-nomination men and fully expected defeat. Wednesday night, when the majority of the deleijates were on the ground, It was almost impossible (o find a man who did not declare his belief that the convention whs going to nominate, however much he might, be opposed to that Idea. Asa result of all this working and booming, tbe majority of sixty dwindled to a majority of one when the eon\ent;on came to a vote and was only docioied up to a majority of six by strenuous posi-hallot work Tnuisday morning before the convention met, a conference In the Interest of the opposition to nominations was held In Agricultural Hall, at which there were present some fifty or sixty delegates, not all of whom, howeve , were committed against nominations. The tlev. D. W. lllott, of Anderson, presided over the conference. Among the inost ardent speakers In opposition to nominations were delegates J. P. Glenn, of Anderson, and B. J. Johnston, of Pickens. In the convention both these genllemen voted for nominations. The vote of the Piedmont Counties was much divided. Oconee arid Abbeville voted solidly against nominations. Laurens alone voted solidly for nominations. Greenville first c>ist eight votes aglnst and two for, Anderson nine for and one against, Spartanburg seven for (including the vote of one Laurens man) and three against and Union one for and six against. The tiaopiion 01 a resolution 01 uihiikh 10 the Charlexton World "for its uniform kind Iremment of the farnieis of the Stale nnd In the fair nnd Just treatment of Issues now under discussion by them," was one of the unusual things which this convention delivered itself of. The resolution of thanks was endorsed by Captain Shell himself nnd whs supported by hlin In an eloquent speech in which he stated that the editor of the World had come to Laurens "under cover of the night" and placcd the columns of bis paper at the disposal of the Farmers' Movement and expressed his willingness to support that movement. Captain Shell did not explain why the editor of the World should not have gone to Laurens in brond, open daylight, in stead of entering the town "under cover of the night." It wns possibly in return for the World s alleged unreserved disposal of its columns to Captain Shell that that paper wns given nn advnnce synopsis of the convention's platform to the exclusion of all other papers. Captain Shell, In his speech, roundly censured the AVuw nnd Oouiiei- nnd Included the press of the State, the World excepted, in a general and comprehensive denunciation. It is proper to state that this resolution of Captain Shell's did not hnve the approval of Captain Tillman nnd some of Captain Shell's closest colleagues. A prominent member of the Laurens delegation said to mo to-day that he n-gretted mm ine convention nuu iiui itujuurucu It was found that the vote on nominations wassoclose. He did not think It best that a measure of so great Importance should have been crowded through with so narrow a prepi-nderence in Its favor. It Is safe to suy that this view is shared by other cool headed delegates who were not carried off their feet by the "rush and roar*' of the convention workers. Among the lookers on at the convention was Geo. A. Denlson, staff correspondent ol Springfield (Mass.) Republican. T. E. H. TWO GOOD REASONS* FOR OPPOSING THE MEASURE. It In too Much Power to Pot In One Man'** Hands, ad<1 It Id Impossible for Ono Man to Serve the Public an Well an Three. )Valeree Messenger. We print below In full the joint resolution to submit at the next general election a constitutional amendment, In reference to the Board of County Commissioners. It is proposed to abolish this Board as it now exists and substitute therefor one mun who will be required to do the work hitherto performed by three men. As at present advised we are opposed to this chance for two reasons. Tn the first Dlace it will put too much power in one man's band?. Tills office Is tbe'mosi Important one In the County Government. Upon Its proper administration depends In a great measure the prosperity and welfare of the people. Wider latitude Is given the Commissioners In the exercise of Judgment and good sense, thim is the case wltn any other official. The Sberlfl', Auditor, Treasurer and other officers have their respective duties strictly marked out by law; very lit. tl?* Is left to iheir discretion. Not so with the Commissioners, who have Jurisdiction over roads, highways, fences, bridges and in all matters relating to traues, disbursements of money for County purposes, and In every other case Miat may be necessary to the Inter. nnl Improvement and local concerns of the respective counties. Their powers aro greal and can not be limited by statute, and man; things must necessarily be left to their lion esly, impartiality and sound Judgment. Il seems to us an immenso measure to confide so much authority to a single Individual Such confidence is very apt to be abused, es 1 peel ally when we consider how liable man 1: to err, and how often he is swayed by feelings ' of seifinterest or prejudice. When three men hold the reins of government these er | rors are less likely to occur. Then the Jurisdiction of this Board extendi over the whole county, and it is Impossible for one man to know the wants of the varioui fiortionsof that county. But this ohjeotlor s obviated wilh three men chosen from dlf ferent parts of the county. Each one car keep himself thoroughly posted In regard U ' the'necessities nnd desires of his own com muully anil settlement, and thus (he work of the Board will be satisfactory to the bodj politic. No section will be likely to receive ! more attention and Improvement than the ' othpr sections. While we would not reduce the nnmber o; ' members now constituting the Board o Couuty Commissioners, still we would also be opposed to any increase iu that number. In i this instance we believe thatjn a muliltudt 1 of counsellors there is wisdom, provided thai the multitude is retained at its present tripU ' menibi-rship. Suction 1. Belt resolved by the Senatf ! and House ol Representatives of the State ol South Carolina, now met and sitting in Gen eral Assembly, and by the authority of the same. That the following amendment to tlx Constlluilon be submitted to (he qualified electors of the State at the next g -neral elect' ion, and if a majority of the electors qual Iflnd to vole lor nn'tiibers of the General As sembly voting thereon shall vote In favor o such amendment, and two-thirds of each " branch of the next (.'eneral Assembly b|t;i|l after such election and before another, ratlij the said amendment by yeas nnd neas, Sec tlor. nineteen (lJij of Article IV of the t.'on stitutlon, relating to the .ludiclnl Depart * ?1.1*1. ........ i.i ,.o f i,it pipplfnti of ii lliCNl. ItlCIt |>|im l\*t o ?... 1 Bonn! of County Commissioners and pre serine the Jurisdiction thereof, he repealed. Section 3. That the question of adopting this amendment shall be submitted to llu electors as follows: Those in favor of th{ amendment shall deposit a hallot with the lojlowinn words plainly primed or written , thercou: ' (.'onmltntlQnai Amendment re pealIngSection Nineteen (19). Artiele iv,( of i the Constitution, which provides for a Board of County Commissioners and prescribing th( Jurisdiction thereof?Yes," Those opposed tr > said amendment shall east a hallot with the following words plainly printed or written thereon: Constitutional Amendment re j pealing Section Nineteen (19), Article IV, o the Constitution, which provides for a Board ' of County Commissioners and prescribes the jurisdiction thereof.?No." ON THE PROSPECT OF ARTS AND SCIEr! CES IN AMERICA. i Written Fifty Years njfo by the Celebrated Dr. Georjje Berkeley, Dean of Berry, and Afterwards Lord Bishop of t'loyue. from the South Carolina and Georgia Almu ,r. ?/ 1771. 7IUPAT, jut IfiC y<KM <J!J win ' The muse, disgusted at an ace and clime Barren of every gloriou* theme, In distant Lands now waits a better time, Producing subjects worthy fame: In happy dimes, where from the genial Sun And Virgin Earth such scenes ensue. The force of Art by nature seems out-done. And fancied beauties by the true: In happy climes, the seat of Innoconse, Where nature cuides, and virtue rules; Where men shall not Impose, for truth and sen*e, The Pedantry of courts and schools : There shall he seen another Golden Age, The rise of Kmplre and of Arts, The good and ureal inspiring Eptoli Huge, The wisest heads and noblest hearts. Not such as Europe breeds In her decay; Such as she bred when fresli and young, When heavenly llamedid animate her clay, I5y future ages shall bo sung. Westward the Course of Emplro take Its Way: The lour first Acts already past, A fifth shall close the Drama with the day; Time's noblest Olfspring ls the last. mm t>i . What tbe Bible brings to 3 011 will derend in ti hu ge measure on what you bring to it. You may haven crumb, !ar a loaf, or a granary full to bursting, I just as you choose. I THE WAY OUR HOMES GO. 1 THE NOTES AND DOLLARS THAT BUT THEM FROM FORMER OWNERS. j ? 'l'rnnnrrlpt of Roeorilx In (lie Audiiop'h Ofllce of Abbeville County. ^ T. L. Fnrgerson to R.B. Furcerson.lOGacreo, $300,12th township, Dec. 12, 18-0, bounded by Lester Ferzusoti. Mrs. Gninbrell and others. Jumps H. Green 1o B. B. Green, 158'^ acre*, 81200,5th township. Dec. .V, 18X9, bounded by J J. H. Simpson, A. G. Hosrans and others. W. J. Wells to John B. Simpson, 4 acres, $232.2nd township. Nov. 21, 18>9, bounded by W. K. Blake and others. John N. Young to J. H. Wrenn. 1 3-4 acres, oth township, Dec. 20, 1889. bounded by Er*klne College. L. Jackson, Mrs. Pressly and others 1 lot Due West 8 4 acres. Thomas G. Chatham, as executor, <fcc., to T. G. Chatham, 319 acres. 51.VW, Dec. A, 18?8. bounded by G. M. Klnard, W. A. Ilarrelson and others. E. N. Knox to Joseph Brown. 22 acres, $12% Magnolia township, Oct. 5, 1889, bounded by John A. Brooks, the Barnes tract and others, A. J. Ferguson to Jas. W. Rosamond. 10 acres, $<10,11th township, Jan. 7, &X). bounded by A. L. GUtepple. A. J.Ferguson, Oliver Beer and others. v Thos. Frith to Mrs. Frith. 5 acres, $150. In town of Mt. CnrnWrDoc. 13.1889. bounded by Josephine Block, Thos. Frtth, Jr., and Vlena Road. ^ . M. M. Plowden to Mrs. F. K. Burnetii lot 8"0.2nd township. Nov. 19. 1889, bounded hy F. D. Burnett, M. M. Plowden und Cresswell ctroof 8. McGownn to Kitty Kellnr, 5 1-4 acres, 3105, llth township, Dec. 24, 1S89, bounded by Cambridge Road, H. McGowan and others. Joel 8. Pressley to James B. Huey, 1 lot, $1000, 2nd township. Dec. 81,1*89. bounded by J. W Green, Tan \ard street, Joel 8. Ballcy and others. M. J. Richardson to 8. T. WhHlock, 1261-2 acres, $188,1st township. Jan. 2, 1890. bounded by Wrn. Anderson, 8. W. Warp, Geo. H. Taylor and others. Jane Amanda Rnmey to Louis Allen Rimey 100 acres, $132, 10th township, Jail. 9, I860, bounded by L. A. Rauey, Mrs. J. A. Ramey, Mrs. Dreman and others. T. \V. Coojrler to John A. Harris, Interest In 156 Hcres. $25,10th township, Dec. 12. 1889, bounded by Thos. Jackson, Enoch Kelson, Samuel Jordan. L. Harris to John F. Edwards. 185 acres, $850.16th township, Mar. 16. 1889, bounded by A. Price, J. Z. Edwards, E. P. Holloway and others. Mary McClain, Lucy Jones. Sam F. Baker, ^ W. R. Baker, J. T.Baker. Ann Wbltlock by M their attys, to W. H. Wbltlock, 22) acre*, 96000, A tract 1 and 2,1st township, Jao. 28,1889, bound- JH ed by W. N. Blake, Thos. Coleman and OLU* ers. W. H. Parker, agt., to Rebecca J. Yoonff, 158 acres, $000. 9th township, Jan. 10. 1890, bounded by J. C. Tittle, Pat Wilson and oth? . ers. J Agness Ohaney toR. E. Chaney, 236 acres nominal, Jan. 28,1889, bounded by John and James Prince, Wm. Sheppard and others. a t. miiosnlfi James 8. Williams. 119 t Rcre?, S650, Uth township, Jan. 11,1880, bound- I ed by Chas. Evans, John 8. Williams, Mrs. E. h. Edwards and Public Itoad and others. A. J. Cllnkscales toTabltha P. Morris, 1(?0 acres, SJfiO, 14th.township. Dec. 20.1890, bounded by S. C. Cason, G. W. Speer and others. , A. J. Cllnkscales to C. J. Morris, 77 acres, $585. 12th township, Dec. 20,1889, bounded by T. P. Morris, A. J. Cllnkeeales and Dr. Bas- s kin. S A. J. Woodhenrst to A. L. Watson, 50 acres, . $475,10th township. Jan. 18, 1890, bounded by A. K. Watson, A.J. Woodbearst. Mr*. Jane Burnett toS. J. and J. C. Fulton, 202 ncres, nominal, 10th township, Jan. M, 1*90, bounded by J W. Patterson JobnBarghman, and ot tiers. F. E. Ellis and S. M. Callahatn, Executor, to F. E. Ellis, 381-2 acres, 1675,5th or 22th town* ship, Jan. 15, 1890, bounded bv W. Cllnkscales. Mrs. M.J. Boblnson, Mrs. Eliza Callabara, et. al. -'J3 Julia E. Shumate to John P. Phillips,iaorps ' S100,1st township, Jan. 9, 1890, bounded by J. P. Phillips, W. B. Anderson and Cambridge Ilord. Recetved FInyed et al to Jas. G. Floyed, 60 acres, $420, 1st township, J>in. 11,1890, bounded by John Gaulden, Jeff Floyd and others. A. M. mil Js Son to G. C. & N. Railway CO.. 8 acres, SS84.% 11th townships Jan. 14. 1890, bounded by Thomas Thompson, ColoredCemetary. W.T. Penny. Blue Hill Road. A. J. Ferguson to Monroe Robertson, 2 acres 816, lllh township, Ja.i. 7, 1890. bounded by A. J. Ferguson, Lewis Brown and Publio Road. W. C. Wardlaw to Hannah C. Perrln, I lot S.V), 11th township, Jan. 14. 1890, bounded by J. H. Titus, Robin Guy and others. J E. McKlnney to J. W. Bell, 59 acres, $200, 14th township. Jan. 9,1890, bounded by Thos. tv?i..i \tr \i Tnoonrt A ,T_ OlnltRralen and j/umri, m . ?'*. *-? - other*. W. T. Penney to G. C. & N. Rail way Co. 1 Jot | 5175, lltli township, Jan. 18, li-90. on line of road and rnns paralell with right of way at a i right angles bounded by *ald right of way, ' Tun Yard street, W. T. Penny, Thos. ThompRon. M. J. Tolbert to R. It. Tolbert, Jr., 814 acres, $2752, 7l.h township, Di-c. 28, 188i>. bounded by John McKellar, Morion mid other*. i Henry C?ll?ham to J. M. WUleford and . Thorna* Cllr.kKCHlex,-'M a<TC8, $310, 12th town ' chip. Dec. 27,ISM), bounded by E. A. Callabam W. G. Youmr and Union Soliool House. l N.J. William to J. E. Shumate, 186 acres, s 8MC0. 1st township, Fell, 0, 1*88, bounded by . boulsa G. Grlflln, est Mariha Hacker, M. J. Poole, M. A. Llmbecker and others. W..'. A. Rook to Mrs. M. E. Taggart, 2 13 acres, 8800,2nd township, Jan. 14.1890, bound' ed hy Mrs. Mays P. ltolllngsworth, G. & C. Railroad. - John Aldons and Xi.nry E. Aldous to R. ? O. Mc Adams 9 cere s, * GO, 19th township, Oct. ; 21,1^89, bounded by Mrs. A. M. Ervlu, R. O. 9 MoAdams and Poley Yonnpr. i James A. McKeeaud K. C. McMahan et al to J. S. Strak. 104 acres, 8i09, 12th township, i Deo. 17,1S8II, bounded by Francis E. McKee ) anil oiiien?. N. L. Alewlne to T. T. McMahan, 6 acre*, : $15,5th township, Dec, 29, ll?89. bounded by J. L. Itoblnson and T. T. McMahan and otli! ters, s J. P. Wldeman to G. M. Creswell, 113 3 4 acres, 8163.6th township, Jan, H. 1890, boundf ed by John Wldeman, H. Burnett, cut of F. B. r Robinson. i Julus Robin to Jno. W. Smith, #631 5th i township, Nov. ID. 1890. bounded by C. C. f Brunyan, S. J. Martin. Ueo. Sherlpy and othet era. ! P. B. Calhoun to James Calhoun. Jr., 1 lot, 1 house, S200.16th township, Jan. 20,18S0, town of MeCorniick on Main street22 feet front, slxI ty feet deep Ac. Jus. A. McKec and K. C. McKee et al to Jas. ' J. Blanket, 110 acres, $500,12th township, D. o ) 17,1883, bounded by A. B. Gaeley, Win. MoMa* I ban unit others. W T. Huff to Fannie E. Davis, 1S!> acres, SlTo'i.oO, 1st township, Jan. '- 0.1890, hounded by G. A. Cromer, W. L. Rlcba:d6on, M. Richardr sen and M, 12 Kent. P, II. McCHslan to Mary E. Morris, 2D aercs, , 6JU07,15th tottisghlp, April 2.18>9, bounded by ' K. P. Morris, Mrs. Amelltie Cason and Dr. A. IS. I'. I.liulsey. E. Willl?iin to J. R. Borrlss, 10 acres, ??l, 12th township, Jan. 17. MK), bounded by Al ' 1., i., VI u U?,^|ou I 101'K UUU^CK, U. CJ. ?. ... and others. J. Fuller Lion 10 U. Ctitir, 214 acres, $3i>0, : 15 h towtHlip..Inn. 'JO. 1800. bounded by D. Ai. > lingtirii, Littie KlviTunu Fortfred Creek. > J, Fuller Lyon to G. i.'ude, 101 acres, 8V.30, Iftth ! township, .Jan, 20, 1890, estate Jane Lee and I Others, C. A.C- Waller to A. J. Hell. 1 house, $?P. f 2nd tuwiisnlc, Jan. U, 3800, bouuded by Miss I A?n* Hell, Dr, A. P. Booger, Reyuolds street. > &c. > Junnle P. Glymph to W. W. Gordon, 129 ! acres, ?1200, Jan. 9, 1MW, bounded by W. A, i Moore, em, M. A. Gary and others. M. M. Cochn.n to Thos. Nlcklcs. $276. Jan. f 21, 1890, bounded by J. B. McKee, J. A. McCord I 'I'llos. Kobluson and others. ! S. P. Brookk to Mary B. Coleman, 170 acres, ?:ouO, 1st or sih township Jan. 14,189J, bounded by Tot bens. K. A. Ailuins, S. P. Brooke, . Ktnnicr Mllley. f>. P. Brook , to 12. A. Adams. 65 acres, $500, 1st or Hli township, Jan. 13,1890, bounded by S. P. Brooks, M. B. Coleman and Others. A. J. Ferguson to Cit Kosemond. 6 acres, $>6, 111li township, Nov. 16, 1886, bounded by Lee Stnllh, Thus. Hutchinson, \. J. Ferguson i and others. i A. J. Fergucou lo Clt Jlosemond, 7 acres, S42, llth toft mbln, Nov. 16 1886, bounded by A. J. Ferguson, >li liege Davis, Lee Smith aud , Public Road. S. J. Gibm to K. G. Graydon, Wtn. N.Graydon, 110 acres. $3, t.ilh township, bounded by Ai drew Lcroy, J. A. Gibi-rt and G.Cadc. F. F. Dunbar to J. K. Dun-t a Co., 1 lot, $475, 2nd township, Jan. l:;, 1890, bounded by Median street, Jas, Battel estr, M.G.Owens to J. I.. Andrews, 1 lot, ?500, i 2nd Uiwnslill). Dee. :!0, 18>9, lot No. 76 oi est J. Batlry, decciised, bouuded by lot No. 75 R. it. avenue. Mary K. Anderson, W. S. Edwards, M. R. Winiuu and J. V. Anderson to Owen 8. Edwards, 74 acres, SMQ, 7lh township, bounded by Jas. Flt'<, S. l\ Hooker and others. J. 11. Drensi to Watson Neel,46 acres, 8100, Dili town-lilp, bounded by W. K. Colli ran, J. P. Jfeel. '1 lios. Edwards and others. H. A. l!o>s to J. C. Uilltln, SO acres, $1050,2nd township. I)e<\ -4, IfW),bounded by Mr*. E. Colics, E. It. Tompkins, \V. K. Netor etal. M. M.MItvheil lol.ll McCalla, 1 lot. $00, 1st township. bounded by Pr<8byter?m church, B.inn-sand Mrs, M. M, Mitchell. Kltmake Whitley to E'le Straiten, 3o acr?s, 9800,3rd townsnlp, Jan. J), lSW, bounded by EllSlraltes, Hill MeUco and others. ?i?? Try" and Will," "I'll Try" is a soldier; ?I W:ir* Uakiuc; ^ Bo sin e i hey are near j When theschooi.bells ring. When Hit* school days are over, Aud boys are men, "I'll Try" and "I WillAre good friends then.