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'THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. FOU TRK8IPKNT, WINFIELI) SCOTT HANCOCK. i'or vice i'ukfltoknt, WILLIAM II. KNULlSIfWTATK TICK KT. FOR MIVMSXOR. GKN. JOHNSON ilAUOOl), ?f Ilornw.il. kuu likc'tk.n"ant uovkhnwk. GKN. JOIIN I?. KKNNKDV, of Korsliaw. For .skckmaky ijy .statu. COL. it. M. HI .MB, of Vork. kok comitkoi.i.kk uk.nkkai.. HON. JAMIX C. COIT, of rl?-?tvrl?fl<t. i'oh attoknkv uknkral. Hon. LkUOY F. VOL*mans, of lticlilaiul. For Super in tenden( of /Munition. MAJOK HUGH S. tiiomfson, of Richland. For State Treasurer. JOHN I'KTKll ItlCII VUIKSON, of Clarendon. For Adjutant and Inspector tleneral. liKN, A. M. MANKJ AtJl/T, of Georgetown. For Presidential F.lectorsx State at Large? John L. Manning, Win. Kill ott. First District?K. W. Moise. Second District?C. II. ttiuiontun. Third District?J. S. Murray. Fourth District?('?<!wallu<lcr Jones. Fifth Ihsiricl?U. W. Croft. For Solicitor Seventh Circuit, DAVID It. DUNCAN. Ot'NKUAL HANCOCK'S LETTER. tiOVKKNOU's IdLAMI, ^ New Voukk City, July '29. ? ucnriemrn : I have tlie lionour to acknowl-j edge the receipt of your letter of Julv IS. 18MO. apprising mc formally of my nomination to the ottico ot' President of lite United States by the National Democrat io Convention lately assembled in Cincinnati. 1 accept the nominal ioa wit It a gmteTul appreciation of tlie confidence reposed in tite. The principles enunciated by the Convention are those 1 have cherished in the past and shall endeavor to maintain in the future. Titk 13tii, Ntii ani> Iotii amknumk.nts to the Constitution of the United States embodying the results of the war for the Union arc inevitable. If called to the Presidency I should deem it my duty to resist, with allot'my power, any attempt to impair or evade the full force and cflcct of the Constitution, wlii.-h in every article, section and amendment is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution forms the basis of the government of the United Slates.? The powers granted by it to the legislative, executive and judicial departments define and limit the authority of the General Government.? Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the States belong to the States respectively or to the ca :h acting in itsowu sphere without trecchitig upon the lawful jurisdiction of the others, couutitu.c the Union. This Union, comprising the General Government with general powers and the state uuvkitnmi'.xts with State powers for purposes local to the States, is a polity, the foundations of which were laid in the profoiiudest wisdom. This is the Union our fathers made and which has been respected abroad, and so beneficent at home.? Tried by blood and tire it stands to-day a model form of free popular government,a political system which .rightly administered, lias been and will continue to be the admiration of the world. May we not say nearly in the words of Washington, "the unity of government which constitutes us one people is justly dear to us; it is the main pillar in the cdilicc of our real independence, the support of our peace, safety utid prosperity, and oftliat liberty wo so highly prize uud intend at every hazard to preserve." Hut no form of government, however carefully devised, no principles, however sound, will protect the rights of the people, utiiess the administration is faithful and ellicicnt. IV la a vllaX tuluclnle lu.uur.. svsttui mat nci thcr fraud nor force must be allowed to subvert the rights of the people. When fraud, violence or incompetence controls, the noblest constitutions and wisest laws are useless. tui: i:\voxet in not a tit instrument for collecting the voles of free men. It is only by a full vote, free ballot and fair count, that the people can rule in faet as required by the theory of our Govern incut. Take (his foundation away and lhe whole atrucliiro falls. I'ub'ic ollice is a trust, not a bounty hesloweil upon the holder. No incompetent or dishonest person should ever he entrusted with it, or if appointed they should he promptly ejected. The basis of any stil sfnniial, practical civil service reform must be established by the people in till it elective offices. If they lix a high standard of qualifications for office and sternly reject the corrupt and incompetent, the result will be decisive in governing tire action of tire servants whum they entrust with the appointing power. TilK WAII t'Olt TilK UNION was successfully closed more that, fifteen years ago. All classes of our people must share alike in the blessings of I lie Union and are equally concerned in its perpetuity and in the proper administration of public atraiis. Wc are in a state of profound peace. Henceforth let it he our purpose to cultivate sentiments of friendship and no animosity against our fellow-citi zens. Our materia! interests, varied and progressive. demand our constant nnd united etiorts. A sedulous and scrupulous carc of the public credit, together with a wise nnd ccoiioinic.il management of our governmental expenditures should be maintained, in order that labor may be lightly burdened and that all persons may be prolcctci in their rights to the Iruitsof their own industry. The time has roino to enjoy the NCIISTANTIA I. IIKMUIIS III it Kf.lNCI l.l ATION. .... u..v |.* "|.iv> n k Hitir I'liiiiillUII IIIICI'ISIS.? Let us encourage that harmony and generous rivalry among our own industries which will rovive our languishing merchant marine, extend our Commerce with foreign countries, assist our merchants, fuuniifarturt rs and producers to develop our vast national resources, and increase the prosperity ami happiness of our people. If elected, 1 shall, with the Divine favor, labor with what ability I possess to discharge my , duties with fidelity according to my convictions, and shall take care to protect and defend the Union utol to sco that t lie lans be fail lit ully and equally executed in all parts of the countiv alike. 1 will assume the responsibility fully sensible of the fact that to administer rightly the functions of government is to discharge the most sacred duty that can devolve upon an Amiriean citi/cn. 1 am. very respectfully, Wl.NriKI.il 8 llA.NllHK. Some Very Plain English. The f.rllrr of . I rrr/Unoee <f t'uc / ^inocrilfic Cl>.ilnhile /"> r Wiri - /'ri.nift >//. 1 ni iAN.*Pif!.n, July Tlic !I<<n. Win. II English truiisiuitic I the following Iciier of ac- | ceptnnco of l!?o nomination of can Ii late for ; Vice I'rc: lent to lire Ciiusu.ttee of notification to <lav : (! i'Ii .1 : 1 liav. now t!:i? honor to vc|>ly [ to yenr letter of the l-'hh in :i:it inforniinj; me i that I wns tiiitxti: n initialed for Vice- j l'iesi'lent of the I'ni'e I ; :u.c* ! y the late l>ctnerratic .National Convention which assembled ui Cincinnati. As foreshadowed in verbal remarks J made hy me :it thu lime of the delivery of your j letter, ! have now to ay that I accept the high trust, with a riali/inu : en. : ' it respoii.-tbiit- 1 ty, and am profoundly jjrutcful for the honor' conferred. 1 accept :!. ii > . inntion upon the' jdu'f ir.'ii of |ii'ii;c)p<< . ?? j t 1 l>y the t'unveii-i lion, which I cord.a'A. approve, aud I accept it t|t:ilc us lunch hcCuitsc ol i faith ill the wiiuuin and patriotism of the tt statesman and sol- I ilior immiuntc I on tlic .e?c ticket l' r I'ic-idcnt ' of lite I. nitcd States. Ilia eminent services to ! his country. Ids fidelity i the Cons'Million. the Union and the laws, his eh.-ir perception of cir- j reel | i ii t' ? y ,vi ii, '.ei ! i/i t'ui.'lit hy Jet for >li hi i j tilo! (.ii i keep the mi'ilary . tn stri.t ^uhvrdtu tti.ii to tiiec!\i! nuthoritics ; i Iii* high regard for civil liberty, pcifwual l ights and tho rights of property; his v 'kuanldigeil ability in civil as well :k< military ?Hairs, and Ins ! pure and blameless life all point to him as a man worthy of the confidence of tho people, as not only a brave soldier, great commander, wise statesman and pure patriot, hut a prudent, painstaking, practical man of unquestioned honesty. Trusted often with important public duties, faithful to every trust and in the full meridian of a ripe aud vigorous manhood, he is, in uiy judgment, eminently fitted for the highest 1 position on earth?tho Presidency of the United Elates. 1 Not only is lie the right man for the place, but the time has conic when the best interests of the 1 counliy require that the party which has monopolized the executive department of the Genoral Government for the last t wenty years should ( be retired. The couliuuatieo of that party in , power four years longer would not bo beneficial to the public, or in accordance with the spirit of our republican institutions. Laws of entail have not been favored in our system of government. The perpetuation of property or place in one family or set of men lias never been encouraged in this country, and thegreat and good men who founded our Kepublicaii government ' and its traditions, wisely limited the tenure of , .. J* . j.roval of long leases of power. TWI.NTV Yt'.AHS | of continuous power is long enough, and lias < nlrcndy led to irrofjula- ities ami corruptions wliieli are not likely to be properly exposed under tIre same party that perpetuated them. It should not be forgot toil that the four last years of power held by that party were procured by discreditable means, and held in defiance , .? . . i .. r \ . ; - -v-~ rv"r1-' lk was n grit" ous wrong to ovary voter and our system of self-government, which shouldfnever be forgot ton or forgiven. Many of the men now in oiliee were put there because of corrupt partisan services in thus defeating the fairly ami legally expressed will of the majority, and the hypocrisy of the professions of that party in favor of civil service reform was shown by placing such men in otlieo and turning the whole brood of Federal oilicelioldcrs loose to influence elections. The money of the people taken out of tlie public treasury by these men for services often poorly performed or not performed at all, is being used in vast sums with the knowledge and presumed sanction of the administration to control elections, and even members of the Cabinet are strolling about the country mnking partisan speeches, instead.of being in their departments ai Washington discharging the public duties for which they are paid by the people. Hut with all their cleverness and ability a discriminating public ?ili no doubt read between the lines of their speeches that their paramouut hope and aim is to keep themselves or their satalites four years longer in office. That I'KR I'KTl'ATI Nil Til K I'OWKIt of chronic Federal officeholders four voars Ion 111 IlUt UUr r?* ?>*v? MtW\\\s?ao vf mvit ?\ women who hold no oflicc, hut earn their daily brcail by honest industry, is what the same discerning public will no doubt fully understand, as they will also that it is because of their own industry and economy, and God's bountiful harvests, that the country is comparatively prosperous, and not because of anything done by these Federal officeholders. The country is comparatively prosperous, but not because of them, but in spile of them. This contest is in fact between the people endeavoring to retain the political power which rightfully belongs to them, and to restore the pure, simple, economical, constitutional government of our fathers on one side, ami a hundred thousand Federal officeholders and their backers, , pampered with place and power and determined to retain them at all hazards, on the other.? lletu e the constant assumption of new and dan- 1 gerous powers by the general government under | the rule of the lie; ublican patty, the effort to | build up what they call a strong Government, the interfeience with home rule ami the aliniuistrution of justice in the courts of the several States, the interference with elections through i I 111: III V* I Itltll IM I'.Hit Jilt | I I ** "t 11 tenet Ml UlllliVIIUl'l* ers interested in keeping their party in power, and ca ing more for that titan for fairness in elections. In fact the constant encroachments which have been made by that parly upon the clearly reserved rights of the people and Slates will, if not cheeked, subvert the liberties of the people an 1 the Government of limited powers I created l>y I In* fathers, ati<! end in a great consolidated central Government, strong indeed fur evil atnl the overthrow of Republican institutions. The wise men who founded our Constitution i knew the KVILS OK SlItoNli lioVKRNMEN T and the long continuance of political power in the same hands. They knew there was a ten- 1 denev in this direction in all governments, a.:d Consei|tteiit danger to Republican institutions from that cause, and look pains to guard against it. The machinery of a strong centralized general government can be used to perpetuate tho same set of men in power from term to term, until it ceases to be a Republic, or is such only in name, and the tendency of the party now in power in that direction, as shown in various ways besides1 the willingness recently manifested by a large number of thai party to elect a President tin unlimited number of times, is quite apparent, and must satisfy thinking people that the lime has come when it will he safest and best for that parly to be retired. Rut in resisting the encroachments of the (icneral Govern* incut upon the reserved rights of the people and Slalc3, 1 wish to be distinctly understood as favoring a proper excel--. tliv General Government of the power.- lightly belonging lo it, and under the r.<ust;tiition the encroachment upon the constitutional rights of the General Government, or interference with tho proper exercise of its powers, must be carefully avoided. The Union of States under the Constitution must be maintained, and it is well known that this lias always heen the position of both the candidates on the Ih'iuocratic Presidential ticket. It is acquiesced in everywhere, and is now and final- 1 lv and forever sett'ed as one of the results of | the war. !l is certain beyond all question that j j the legitimate results of the war for the Union 1 will not lie overthrown or impaired should the Itenioeratic ticket be elected. In tliat event !| proper protection will be given in every legiti- 1 ( mate way to every citizen, native or adopted, in 1 every section of the Republic, in the enjoyment J of ail the rights guaranteed l<y tho Consti'mion I and its amendment" i \ -an ni. m in:' Nov or ttoM.sr Mnsr.i I of ia!tic and purchasing power corresponding 'substantially with (ho standard recognized by j I ilie commercial wuhl, ami consisting of I 1 ' snnl silver ntnl paper convertible into coin will l?e muintaiticl. The labor a??>l manufacturing, ' commercial ami business interests of the counj liy will be lavorcil ami encourage I in every 1 1 legitimate Any. The toiling millions of our own 1 peojilc will be |>i oleeie 1 from the ilcsli uclive 1 i e<>i 111c*titi >ii of Chinese, an i to that eml their | immigration to our shores will he |?roj>erlv ie- ! stride I The public ereilit will heserupuh nsly inaitilaiiieil iml stiengt!tv*tie*< 1 by li^i'l etfotioiny 1 in public expemlituie. . ..ml the liheilies of the ; I c iple ,.u 1 ilm property of the people will he , pi' see.fii t y a go\. rnhie.w . t law at. 1 or lee a<l luil.i-tet 4-1 si li.-l!;, .j i !>< l: trusts of all lie pe J>!< 1..-! of e "t III as an 1 privilege! 1 clas e->. I Jo no! ' 111 * <1 i?eri initial in y jus : i tic' of i!:? ] < ople ..ml ;. r c ipaviiy f"" inielli | jtviit -e'l'-; over'time. ami ilierefoic <Io i. >1 ! donht tin.' in cess .?! the Ceiuoci iiic ticket. Its stu-.-e woiihl i?ury hcyoml resurrection. fl i ii i. i i 11- . \ t. ,i r * -. i an ' > ii e 11 kos wliicli 1.:). i' h < li.!. : J.i-.'.i i in' i'Ii'h i' n|oo'; .iiiikI" " of I III' I tolls ' 11 ' It's It lit | III IIO tlillt'l' t way c:i?t thisW so ciViN'inaily ncc-niij-lislio 1. li ^ woiihi i-o-ioro liariiiniiy 1 ir lofliiir l>ot ii coll a 11 vi f iuli-i an I .. . . ti-. ii. l.iol n ? ;\?.'! a in iiiiini* ?. l?? j eo|'ii i lit only nv.iliy iht-u 1 vvoiiM !>< in lie- r ir." lor iin? ilovi-l ij'tiic'iil ol u.u11 r?al | i .'-|.eriiy, elevation ?.i" lu'.or, oniarye- # wont ?>i" Siiiiii.'iii rifilii-. | i >i!i -1i< .i of oli.iaiion. ! iiioih). _ , .' .ijion, li ?riy, onloi ni. I ail tl.nt wmiM o. lo in.ik . lite fori ino.-t h iiiiii i f v i : i li . i i i - i i u> I . . .! ! li ii inn ii pro'ti >s. I i a"1, mill -neat !: ; , viiy truly yours. t? ;i. II. (i'.i.i.i n. I < ? v 9. ' -- ?L? - . . ? &ju:hli| glnion it. n. stores, Editor* UNION, FRIDAY, AUGUST G. 18837" SUBSCRIPTION?*2 00 FEKAIThU*. ADVERTISING. One s.piare or one Inch, first Insertion, - - H.M Km li ?uh?!"|iunil insertion, ------ 76 Liberal li.-v-oiiiit n>n<lc to inctchunta uml others atlverIsinjz for .sis months or liy the year. Obituary Notices of ten lines or less, Inserted free. " over ton Hues, (barged as A'lvertiscuciits. FOK ANNOLNCIX; A CANDIDATE, So, To it- paid in advance, without distinction, (triers to publish will not be. noticed unless the cash accompanies the order. This is a rule without an exception with us. Mr. II. N. Kinlyn is among us organizing t Castle of tlio Knights of (lie Golden Rule.? More about it next week. - - ? B?*X? The Editor lias been unwell (lie past week, ami offers that as un*cxcuse for lack of editorial mutter in this number. T. c last heard of the fellow who stole lite Fan, he was in Fcndlcton, rejoicing over his exploit and exhibiting his prize to his friends. \wful depravity. * Accidental Shooting. We sincerely regret to k-aru thai Clarence, youngest son of Mr. Dnvul Johnson, Sr., about " /< ""? ? ?<*, ,uu i,.?uiUing a pistol belonging t > a colored man on (he jneuirev^un xuesday last, shot himself in the thigh. The wound, though severe, is not considered dangerous. The Carolina Military Institute. We call attention to the advertisement of this noble institution, am1 the special announcement of its able uml honorable Principal, it is an institution worthy tlie most extended patronage, and wc cannot, we think, too strongly recommend it to those who have boys to educate and wish to fit them fur the practical duiics of life. . o New Goods, Choapor than Ever. S. W. I'ortcr has just received a new lot of Dress Goods and Notions, and marked down the prices about 2-> per cent, cheaper than tlicy have been sold this year, lie has also got a stock of the finest Groceries to bc~found in this town, which lie offers to the people Ciikap koii Ga.hii. If you want cheap Goods, now is the time and Porter's is the store to buy tlieui at. * to Qwv Carroapont\t nt ' 1V ' Upon reading your communication we find its personal application is too apparent, and as we decline publishing communications advocating the claims of any single candidate it would be inconsistent and wrong in us to admit a communication evidently intended to injure or defeat a candidate now before the people. "Fair play is a jewel." and so far as the Times is concerned, every democratic candidate shall have' fuirplay" before the people. Those Juveniles. \Y e were not a little surprised when wc saw ilnwn 1......... /., ..... ..... I... .r i . .. i. ' V?v wvi I J VUVtilKCO ?*C 0|>unc Ut li\Sl ? irviv is composing the Southern Stnr Troupe, ami we .bought, if the juveniles of Newberry are six feet high, to what size vie the men grow in hat town. One juvenile, ami lie was the ju* venilest one cl the lot, claimed to lie an Kditor1'hey gave a good performance and by their gentlemanly deportment made n any frieuds. Roturned from a Big Trip. Our friend t\ It. Itoberson has just got bach from a long tramp through the West, lie lias been almost all over Texas, through Missouvi, Colorado and heaven knows how many more places, including l.oadvillc, and lias not lost an eye or an ear, nor was he shot through tlie head There is one good t iiing about < 'olutnhus, lie never forgets us in his travels, but always brings us some newsubscribcrs. - - ? It Never Rains but it Pours. On Tuesday afternoon we had frequent heavy showers of rain and during t'oe night it rained tix hard as we ever saw rain fall. We learned lite following in ruing that all the bottom lands fur <dllH> lllil<?c llVAiinil worn nvni H.ttwn I nn.l ilio crops much injured. On Wednesday afternoon it commenced raining again, with every indication of its being general and continuing for some time. It continued to fall heavily until Thursday morning, when it cease I, but as we went to press the clouds threatened to pour down more. We are anxious to hear from the country. It is the only soaking rain we have had since the middle of April. ? The Vory Last Excursion. Through the urgent solicitations of a number of I.a lies and (ientlcmca who enjoyed the last excursion given by Mr. Counts, that gentleman has arranged to run another excursion train?the very la>t this year ? from I'nion to Hendersonville on Friday, the 27th inn. This excursion will be exclusively for the families of white citizens, and in order to insure the comfort and pleasure of the excursionists only a limited number of tickets will be sold ; and as 110 person will be permitted to get on the train without a ticket, those persons intending to go should purchase their tickets early. A strong and gentlemanly poliee force will he on the train to preserve order and attend to the comforts of the passengers. One by Unj the Roses 2L00JI. Married, on Tuesday Inst, lid of August, 18S0, al lite residence of the bride's parents, in I'liion, S. C , by Rev. 11. IV Sinai-., Mr. dames' !l. Maxwell, of Pendleton and Miss Fannie, youngest laughter of Judge W. II. and .Mrs. S. Wal. lace. The ceremony was performed at 111 A. M , in the presence of member* of both families and t number ot the bride's most intimate friends m l associates, and after tbc usual congratulations nod an hour of merry intercourse the osnpany sat down to a sumptuous dinner. It eitainlv was a delightful occasion. It is gratifying to know that in this case Fnioii .rill not lose the bright smiles of one of her ii.'si loved tHid attractive daughters, hut our so rie.'v will gain a pure, noble ami i;it?.-!!i?r?-nt t.t'inlii'i' in Mr. Maxwell, wh > iniemlt casting i':-. l?t wi.li i'i.cc arc few* nine honorable inmc- in thi? Stale than Max.veil of 1 enliet, n in.I Wallace ot I moil, ii'I in huh marriage i > i'ci. le 1 the honorable ntnl true with I Ins chimin l . 1 ' . .i. .1 hi ih 'J In iitij j'V couplo took hv n.!oi'ii < li tin lh. -.u-.it> li .y, intending lo ?]>? > 1 a tew liiiy.-s tu iVii'lU'iou. I roin ihore they \..i go in New York, Saiat "a an ! other places if I.- ui-i iitura to Union n!i.>ui the l^t of >i ,i cmlic t V. . ; (i. I s r'n lit..-tile >ingsatt;.:.i! hem n'l through life. o Is'ivi.i m Uit.ii>.- The (ioverii'ir has tM.iici the 11 et iivi.Ii> ineeti ll i. ieH. billiard hilfi, I'l? -istiut Admit*, ,/ne ISurloii ami Win. j n.l- -i. li ?'. -: e m i.irrn . 1 : , I... l.angid on, lidny uvxi,t> 1'iHiy, Utb itait IbM. ' Democratic Clubs. J'eu UtJyi> Alive.?The Dciuvcrutic Club of I'inkney will meet at Kelly's Steam Mill, ou Tuesday next, the 10th, for the purpose of re01 gunizing. A barbecue will be giveii, and we heard a goo'J old democrat say that Ml Tabor or any other club would have *'to get up early and fast" if it beat tlie 1'iuUuey club in uumbcrs, good looking men or good democrat ic work.? We'll see. Goihei Hill.?A meeting of the tloaheu Hill Club will be held on Saturday the 1 Ith, for drill j and instruction. This club lias been organized some weeks uuj is full of enthusiasm for the democratic cuuso.? There are some of the best working ynen in the County in this club, and tlicy never tire in a good cause. Skull Should.?A meeting will be held at Sarratt's Store to-morrow, the 7th, for the purpose of organising a democratic club. We expect to chrouicle a good account from this club, for it has within its bounds some of the staunchest democrats in the county. Order Your Tickets. We have ordered paper suitable for printing primary election tickets upou, and as it is now only a little more than three weeks to the election, we suggest that the candidates send in their orders for tickets as soon as possible. The plan adopted is for each candidate to have his , ">'? ? ticket* nriutcd on a slip of paper, upon which is the uama of ouvli otiico printed and room for the name of the caudidate for each otiico to be writton upon it in the following form: Fott Sheriff. John Successful. Jtouk or Prorate. Clerk of Court. HOUSE OF HKIMIESKXTATIVES. County Commission Kits. Full SCIIOOI. COMMISSIONER. For Coroner. In thai way the whole ticket can be voted 011 one slip ami each voter can write upon it the names of those persons lie wishes to vote for. Under Democratic Management.?The history of the Democratic party in Marlboro' County shows that when they got possession of the government in 187G they found the county burdened with a Radical debt of $lo,(>00. Within the four years all but a remnant of this big debt has been paid by the Democrats of the county. Out of the present tax levy the remaining portion will be paid?thus destroying the last sad memento of Radical rule and ruin. And yet with this good showing in favor of democratic government, there are a number o* otlice-seeking democrats, lead by a radical ex* Judge, trying to defeat the democratic party in that County, by running an independent ticket. - 4r - ml. a ?... We are requested to slate that the Ladies of Cane Creek Circuit Mill nivc a nie nie 01 S unn. next Tuesday, the lOtli, to aid in completing tlie ' I'arsonagc of licit Circuit. Thai it will he a ilc- | lighiful occasion, all who know the intelligence, ' energy ami culinary skill of the Ladies of that section of our County, will have not the slight, est doubt. Wo arc also requested to invite nil the candidates t nd their wives, if they have wives, and if they have not, then their sisters and their cousins and their aunts, to he there. Now, here is a chance to electioneer in a most honorable and respectable manner and at the same time aid a good cause, and we feel sure there is net a candidate now hefurc the people who is not more willing to contribute to such a ! needy and commendable object than to gain I vutes by treating to whiskey. The Ladies of the circuit have worked pcrsis- j tently and done all in their power to build the | parsonage, but find they cannot complete it w ith- I out more help, and we sincerely hope they will I be encouraged "to go forward" in their noble work, by a large assembly of good citizens next Tuesday. - - ? l\?r the Times, IIow are You oa the otoek Liwl As it is safest to know how we are voting, we request each and every one of the candidates for t lie I egislaturo to answor, through the I'nion Tim s, i:i the next issue, whether or not they are in favor of the present "Stock Law." MANY CITIZENS." n A Gi.uitinrs Vktoi!y in Ai.\nvm\. ? Mobile, j Ala., August '2.?The election of State and cuuii| ty officers took place to-day. in opposition to ) the regular 1'enmcratic ticket was one ma !c by I .. i\.~e i> 1 I: " ' i .> IH9IUH u> iu-|'?wia;ii:. . VI red'. UUCKCIS llll.l III- j j dependents. Verbal reports from (lie election ollicers m (lie closing of (lie polls show u clear majority for the straight Democratic ticket.? Reports at the Democratic executive committee rooms from the interior of the State leave no doubt of Alabama polling a heavy Democratic vote. I.,\iKit.? Further returns in Mobile County show a clean sweep for the Democrats. Against the Republicans and (irceubackers the lowest ! candidate will have 1,000 majority. , Tiir t'tnvi i Ns Cr.NTi'.Nniai..- Spartanbug, Au. gust 'J. ?The Cow pons committee met this afternoon. Congressman Kvins was present l.y invi! tation. The reports show satisfactory progress, ami promise great success. Thctirand Masters I of ihetJraud bodges of the Old Thirteen States I and Tennessee have been invite 1 to lay the car| ner-stotie iti October. The Town Council lias I given a site in tho public square for the memorial colli III II. Raii.ui'VIi N ?rt>. i ho /? ?//- ' >I ;.ays thai hands are source on the Chester and Lenoir ! Railroad, hct the w. si, -till goes on v\i:h the . available force. I he . ,! lias commenced to i lay ir in I <wards Line.* uton. i'lic bridge over S "ih Fork will prole. ' v'c Pint died l>_v ?>ct..iui, ( afier which tlie roin! w iil be .a .'y p . died to Liiicolnton. Cut. sr. FwiMixt; i\ Fickf.v ll is snitl iliii Mr. J. . If 11r I v? i!l r.? 1 liia I y I* if lotion mi Iw .'.lv arris of ifroninl, or u;-l -i li i!f Ii.iIim : > |!.j 1 ! hi*re. lie <1 !i li:'uiii nrri'S f>1 :i:i ! in from wliicli lie * x| o-i > n yiol I of >ci'i uty !'.% in i one Ftiilii!- ?.?*r ai-re i..t ( vo ir lie . s ill Iim i -rr I w . ! . is nii'l '.'Nis , jirr lui !'i"' of I1 > I v four ; ti,.)i '. : roil < ?i i?:;i. Two .VMilig citizens of (Vliiniliiit, Mi rc .1- mm I,. McM i-lcr in I ! !icr** > 1 I.. I'ini'11*, li'.li'.l with ti.e !' re of \ r.'ii r.ti i In i^lit iin|u s for llie i iiic, In w 11rt i in i ! I , itiko II itscc (iri c'.cy liii-osiol "<ro West tlrj I tiny it J! cr to-iii iriow. If / >. Kor llic Tiiu.-s. Kcjdy'to Dark Coruor. Ft;ur>:iiviUK, July 30tli, 1880. Eunroit L'mo.n Timus ;?My atlcuiiou having < been called to a "cooinunication, signed "Dark , Corner," published in your issuo of 23d ins'.., j iu which 1 uui u^ked certain questions, I dcoui it proper to reply through the same medium. ( Why a man who lives within two ruiles of 1 nic and has known me tor Gfteeu years, as youth and man, of character uuimpeached for veracity, i Integrity and morality, should* go twenty-five q miles iroui home to usk me for information I through the columns of a newspaper, and in a manner that is calculated to misrepresent me, can only be accounted for upon the supposition that lie maliciously desires to "rob uic of that which not cnricheth him, and makes me poor indeed." Inquiry 1st : Did you not vote for Chamberlain for Governor a t 1! I ? 1 1Q-I r.. IKa /ins: i uiu, in .luvcmucr 1011, ior mv aumcieut reason (lint in my opinion, expressed at tliv time of Ilia nomination of Green and Delauey, if the bolters' ticket should succeed, (there was no Democratic ticket in the field) Green would not live to he inaugural*! ; he then being in a dying condition, with a rapidly terminating and fatal disease, and wc should have as a result a corrupt negro for Governor in the person of iM. U. Dcluiioy, an l I believe ! Chamberlain was the choice of the two evils; hence 1 voted for him openly, without fear or favor, and have not at any time or place attempted a concealment of the fact; and it is not necessary for me to say to intelligent observers of political affairs that cveuts succeeding that election, and continuing up to the day of Ilamptou'a nomination?when nearly one-half of the delegates to the Democratic State Convention favored Chamberlain's nomination?fully proved the corrccluess of my position. Inq. 2d : "Did you not obtain the position of Surgeon in the Penitentiary by said vote?" Aus . I did not. On the contrary, 1 was appointed to that positiou by J. D. Dennis, in April, 1873, at the tcquest of llardy Solomon, long a personal friend, and a former appreciative employer of mine, and who at the tiiuo was quite influential with the governing powers; and I continuously held the position because I faithfully and cllicicutly discharged the duties there, of, and, moreover, because thero were no republican applicants for the position who were qualified to till it, until Sept. Htli, 187o, when 1 voluntarily handed in my resignation, that I might more freely engage in the work for the restoration of "Home Rule winch was just then assuming shape. Ami here comes in a portion of my political history that your correspondent wotthi not prefer to see written, but not feeling that my reputation is likely to sutler from the shafts of his euinity, wherever I am known, 1 shall not trouble your readers with it Inq. ti<l : "Was it in accordance with the sculimcut of the Democracy ?"' Ans : Whether or not this lias reference to uiy vote or obtaining the position 1 know not. If to the latter I answer ves, for my observation has been that it is the sentiment of the Democracy to seek and most thankfully receive ollice, from that of Constable to 1'residciit, without ragard to the manner of obtaining it. Inq. 4th : "Do you know of any other man who did not alliii.ite with the Republican party that ilui obain such a literativo position during Chamberlain's administration ?" A 111 I <1.1 Will. It Avonnlinn < f I I *. I I.' " ? lliisur, Sup't Lunatic Asylum, 1 <lo not now call to mi ml a single medical position in the gift of State authorities, thai. was. during Chamberlain's Administration, given out us u reward for party fealty ; aud it was a subject of common complaint among Kepublicans that Chamberlain too frequently bestowed {tositions of profit and p-usl upon persons who had never atliliaied with Lis party. Trusting that in the above "Hark t'orner" is snlliciently enlightened, I now nsk for space to correct a few erroneous impressions he would create in reference to our tireenbaok Club, and 1 am done It was !. an ! not Mr. .Metallic, as has been asserted by your correspondent, who organized this Club (the first in the State) August 1st, 1X78, and its membership consists today of thirty-tincc white males, ol least threefourths of whom arc "men whoso unswerving patriotism and unbending integrity make them command respect wherever they are known," seven white ladies who, al their own request, were elected honorary members, and four negro men ? three of whom voted with the Democracy in 1870. All of its white men male members, who were voters in 1S7<"?, vote 1 the Democratic ticket; one of tli- in, who is now snccringly refurrc 1 to by your correspondent as tin ex radical olliccliolder, being hauled to the polls while suffering with a broken leg. The chihlren spoken of arc two young men, one of whom is twenty ami the other nineteen years of age. The charge that we are radical hirelings, working i.u ihc interest of the Kcpubiicnu party, is too puerile to require a tepiy, with intelligent people, who know that we are advocating principles taught by Franklin, Jefferson, Calhoun and a host of illustrious Statesmen whose wisdom and nntriulism hr.s sin-.I il-./'lii .r tusiI upon the pages of American history ; principles Mint arc to-iiny believe 1 in and their practice desired by n large majority of the honest masses that make up the Democratic party, hut repudiated and spat up?t? by its scltish leaders who seek power and place at the sacrifice of principle and fi eedom and t he will - being of their misguided constituents. For the information of ''Dark Corner" I will state tlie fact, well known to intelligent observers of the situation, thai the tireenbnek party in Maine has absorbed the Democratic party there, and is the only parly that can pos-il.ly prevent the Kepublicnns from carrying that State at the ensiling election. As for Mr. Mel.sue, who is now traveling in the interest of i.nr causes, it is not neeessaiy f r me I" say anything in hisdefeiicu, believing as I do, that Ins repots'ion -iiiiuiiglho.se who know him b '.-t. I'.ir ithovi ?n I lo'pngiiablc agtinsi i any an sel that lony nn le againM him, hut will mi l tiiit thing it the virulence of per s'uir.I 5.s:i nv ii ! a misii who his shown himself ihi . ily i : ma. ti r, can explain the pel i ..-rev i ? ! i.is . I theaiiaeks with which I .Mr. Mel.sue i> pai u 1 by "Dark Corner."? I ' i.i i ? - ... I . . i i; III :u run it: nil' I vtMill'li'i" i Ijfi.'H'.i 1, .I. I CillmliltC'l l<i fill I lie | I'liful- <>!'Irr.ii?>; . .1. ' iiii lvTliaiii>n mi l iil'inn, ' ( lit 1 r.inoy i [try w'.i. upon ilic ours (>l the ! men r .ii 11 ? > . alciit'.cif wsili n< liulo I'lli'cl I'm * t': 11 1 i!:-" j? sim n tl-.o lai-mm , of iIn- o 'i .'i. Now. Mr. IMit w. 1 ? ?> .:i'il f.ir.;r.| !o carry on ; a lit: A's|hi*-ii* con: ro\n -j' Willi a man w li?#m? ; only w mi \ili-pcrtifion, ami will t in :?/' m t. !> i : . " i"| y to - m li c* 1111111111:- ; cation: as your l'irl. I > ; i.t r" lir.r, l>ccn wcml- I you : f.in if you <>r any fair mimic 1 gentle ! inuii w: 11 tn lit i- i!.i'i.rnici|.li' of I lie (?recti Km! j.ur y .. , . ty oi oiaMisliinff sm li i filriy, ' ! i . our scmco nifrl \vi I , ItiOat wiilif^i-. ?:i i : it. in'li T toiitcs'. J. . I*. < I..V ^ TON. I For the Tiuiw. Joaosvillo Items. ^ Editor UsioN Tusks :?What (lie Centennial was to Philadelphia so the barbecue was to Jonesvilla on Saturday lust. Early in the rooru-' itig the orowd couiiueuced to Assemble; wagons with people and barrels and jugs of cideo vast quantities of water melons, auplcj and pcuohcs, to make "a little change for the old 'oman." ?< Later in the morning Muiu Street was literally erauuued. Toa spectator it hiarof bees swarming, or the confusion at tneVwer of bel when the jargon of different languages took place. Candidates for tho various offices assemhlcd here and lhe*-o surrounded by their friends, made the whole scene interesting to every onjti The addresses made to the people by tlio different candidates were well listened to, by some, while others more inclined for sport had huddled together to pass away the time iu more conge nial ways. The dinner was served in splendid style, and all the wants of the inner man were well supplied. Taking everything into consideration, the day passed off very harmonious and but very little rowdoyisua was displayed for so large nti assemblage. On Saturday neat a barbecue is to be given at Grindul Shoals, uad it is expected that a larger crowd will be there and more speaking will bo done, as many of the candidates have promised to attend and edify their listeners, The barbecue will be held in the grove near Miaou's store, a very desirable place for shade and comfort. Dame Humor spreads the news that another Steam Mill will be shortly erected at this place. If such be the case the future prospects of Jonesvillc are certainly bright, and the buildings ami improvements of the place must be only a c;rroboratiou of what has becu published through your columns that the prosperity of a place depends upon its schools, nnd that no place, however small, can ever expect to grow unless there is a good school in the midst. It is a plain matter of fact that people have uo energy to move to or make any improvements about m townunless tliero is a good school there. The Jonesville Academy after its short vacacation has opened out with about Go scholars ; and from appearance the Trustees will be forced to enlarge the school house to accommodate all wishing 10 attend. The present p.'cceptress, Miss Lelia C. Bailey, being so popular as a, teacher, it is uo wonder that so many pupils attend her school. And it is here it might be remarked tliat when, for the public good, a school house litis been erected, with good I'ucililies, let the Trustees do as they have done in regard to this school?employ a thoroughly qualified nud popular teacher?then the settlciucut will thrive, new comers move in, improvements of all kinds spring up, and all for the simplereason that there arc fa ilitics for educating the rising generation under an able teach jr. It can be only hoped that the time is not far distant when this whole Couuty will be dotted with goodand comfortable school houses, and good teachers employed, so that the children growing up in the present day will not be behind any other Couuty in the istatc. Ko\r is the time to attead to this matter.? Members of the Legislature are to be elected; let the constituents tirmlv impress on their minds* that this Free School System uiust he attended to, and if no more appropriations can be obtained, repeal the Act giving Free Schools, abolish the l'oll Tax (which helps pay a portion for the schools) and show to our sister Slates of this Union that the fair Slate of South Carolina has determined to allow her children to grow up in ignorance, as it is a better policy to learn them to work, become barbarous in their habits and go down to their graves with no other ambition than they have lived and died in?the complete satisfaction of being humble hewers of wood and drawers of water. MOltU ANON. They Have Signed the Pledge. Uoo.us Kxkci i i vi: Com.miti i.e, i Union, -Itli Aug., 1880. f To the /-'ililor of the Union Times : ? Please announce that the following tinned candidates have signed the pledge to abide by the result of the Primary election, and to support llu> nominees: B. If. llice, John llodger, W. II. Norntan, John P. McKissick, D. A. Townscnd, | Hubert Macbeth, I. (i. MeKissick, John B. J cileries, William J cileries William Jones, 0. 1$. Fowler, J. W. Vinson, David Johnson, Jr., ;C. 1'. Senile, Asa Smith, |G. C.tlrcer, T. J. Greer, ill. II. Ilohinsou, II. F. Ilay, j W. I<. Gutidelock, J. S. Bailey, Thos. B. Bales, A. II. A light ry, |J.lt. Webster, T. J. Harris, jJasper Acock, James Mtinro, N. G. l.ittlejohn, Jos. F. Gist, J. 1,. Swink, B. T. (itonn, John 11. Smith, 1. S. Gregory. I*. S. Since writing the above I have learned that Mr. II. W. Grady is a candidate for Coro ucr. lie lias therefore not had an opportunity of signing the pie Ige, but I an sure will tin [so, if u candidate. All the other candidates known to nic have signed. WILMAM .MUN 110, Chn'n. ? - o For the Times. Attention Domocrats. The Mt. Tabor Democratic Club will be reorganized in the grove near my residence on the 11th of Aug. next. I have lifty names enrolled I and will organize with nt least one hundred members. The Club will be addressed by Messrs. MuKissick, Kice, deireries and as many other* as feel like giving us a word of cncoiirugt'incnt. l)etnocr:?Cs come to the front and stand firm, and we guarantee a great political burial, i;v November next, of all who oppose homo ruloand good government. At the same lime and place a first class Barbecue w ill be tin uished. (loot! order ami plenty to eat is vouched for. I will guarantee a freo ticket to the dinner to the Kdiior of the Tijik? from the Club, if he will give no bis presenco on that occasion ; and 1 furthci bind uiy.iidf to per-'-'tially sec that lie has ."-'boat I'iba anil llaslv until hi weariis in v.ell doing. T!I??M AS COM Kit. "And don't you forget it," Captain, for wo have alum: made up our mind t Us! the demo cralic bo: ; it ilily of tbe Ml. Tabor Club. - T v* ..... I ii . .1 ... .. . > I lit. .1 I I Ml .> A I. I 'I.I I . II ll.'alili^lUII, till gilt I - ? Tlio ililii sintoiiii'iil ) siicl ti-day allows (lie r.f ilie juiMic ?!? !?( iltirin/ .Inly (o !io ij'>.77,'i Ii in Ilie treastny 10, 'iL'i'. }"i!'i cei l ilicai os .SiM.MI- vOO. silver cerlitil-jv(? j? > ! _'.< '.l.'J'.'O. cor:ifu'iili's of < 1 cposit outsi tu liii?? . l'i,."i.!.Y()0?). lor.! i< ii'li rs oiit*l.iiK?ii)g *:' fr:i. Ii >!i.11 tvrronoy oittstati'liiijr s 7- '."'v1.0-57, rel'iinil in;* ccriilic.it cm must muling T I, Hi'i ticlil less cash in treasury I, r.i;;. i'.ny Mritin:a Ni.vit I?vv\iiik. i'anviMc, \'a , August I in an ulloriMii'iii between J. K, (takes aril ii. I>. I'aniey oi: a county re.nl, seven mile-; 11 *11 I'anviilc, I iv| ni-(lii < takes n is fatally at!il>tic-l. II.imcv esc ( ?? !. 1 tut la are marc yotitli", "ikes living I'A au-l liamvy I ' (vmi! eU.