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W> ' Wg |i ^ *"* _ THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. FUR TKKBIDKJIT, wixpield scan' hancock. ! ??K VICE I'ilMlllKNT, * 'r r WILLIAM II. !!N(JLISH. STATK TIOKKT. KI>R I.OVKilNUK. GEN. JOHNSON 1IAGOOD, of Harnw.il. KOK UKl'TKNAXT OOVKKNOK. GEN. JOHN l>. KENNEDY, of Kcreliaw. IPOU aWriU.l AHY OK STATE. CO!.. It. M. SIMS, of York. KUK COMITKOI.I.KK UK.TKKAU HON. JAMES C.COIT, of ClMWterfokl. TOR ATTCRNKV UKKKUAt. IION. I.kUOY F. YOU MANS, of Richland. For Superintendent of Education. MAJOU HUGH S. THOMPSON, of Klchlaiul. For State Treasurer. JOHN 1'KTKR KICHAHDSON, of Clarcudou. For Adjutant and Inspector General. OKN. A. M. MANIC.AULT, of Georgetown. for 1'rt <identiul f lectors: Stale at Large? John L. Manning, Win. Elli ott. First District?E. W. Moisc. Second District?C. II. Simon ton. Third District?J. S. Murray. fourth District?Cndwulladcr Jones. fifth District?G. W. Croft. for Solicitor Seventh Circuit, DAVID K. DUNCAN. _ ?,. GENERAL HANCOCK'S LETTER. liOVBItNOU'S ISLA.NI>, . New Vobkk City, July 29. f ucnnrmrn : I utivo TWTionour To ocknowl-j edge the receipt of your letter of July 18, 1880, apprising me formally of my nomination to the othce of President of the Uuitcd States by the National Deuiocrutio Convention lately assembled in Cincinnati. 1 accept the nomination with a grateful appreciation of the confidence reposed in me. The principles enunciated by the Convention are those 1 have cherished iu the past and shall eudeavor to maintain in the future. the 13tii, 11th and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States embodying the results of tho war for the Union are inevitable. If called to the Presidency I should deem it my duty to resist, with all of tny power, any attempt to impair or evade the full force aud effect of the Constitution, whi.-li in every article, section and amendment i? iii? ennnma law of the Intnl. The Constitution forms the basis of the government of tlie United States.? The powers granted by it to the legislative, executive and judicial departments define and limit the authority of tho General Government.? l'owera not delegated to the Uuilcd States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the States belong to the States respectively or to the Tca5(i acting tn it sown sphere without trcL-ching upon the lawful jurisdiction of the others, couulitu.c the Union. This Uuion, comprising the General Government with general powers and THE STATE GOVERNMENTS with State powers for purposes local to the States, is a polity, the foundations of which were laid in the profouudest 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 stauds to-day a model form of free popular government, a political system which .rightly administered, has been and will continue to be the admiration of I lie 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 i lie main pillar in tho cditicc of our real independence, the support of our peace, safety and prosperity, nd of that liberty we so highly prize and intend at every hazard to preserve." Hut no form of government, however carefully dovised, no principles, however sound, will protect the rights of tho pooplc, uuicss the adiniuistration is faithful and efficient. v* is a TTtm tmnenvre lp.our.srvstcm tnat nci titer fraud nor force inustbc allowed to subvert the rights of the people. When fraud, violence ...vuui|jciciivo goiuroiH, me noblest constitutions aud wisest laws arc useless. TUE BAYONET is not a fit instrument for collecting the votes of free men. It is only by a full vole, free ballot ami fair count, lliat die people can rule in fact as required by the theory of our Government. Take this foundation away and the whole structure falls. I'ub'ic ollicc is a trust, not a bounty bestowed upon the holder. No incompetent or dishonest person should ever be entrusted with it, or if appointed they should be promptly ejected. The basis of any silt slant nil, practical civil service reform must be established by the people in filling elective offices, if they fix a high standard of qualifications for office and sternly reject the corrupt and incompetent, the result will be decisive in governing tire action of the servants whom they entrust with the appointing power. TUB WAR FOR TUB UNION was successfully closed more than fifteen years ngo. All classes of our people must share alike in llio blessings of tlie Union and are equally concerned in its perpetuity and in the proper administration of public affairs. Wo are in a state of profound peace. Henceforth let it be our purpose to cultivate sentiments of friendship and no animosity against our fellow-citi zens. Our ninterial interests, varied and progressive, demand our constant and united efforts. A sedulous and scrupulous care of the public credit, together with a wise and economical management of our governmental expenditures should be maintained, in order that labor may be lightly burdened and that all persons may be protcctc i in their rights to the truitsof their own iudustry. The time has come to enjoy the SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS OF RECONCILIATION. As one people we have common interests.? 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, manufacturers and producers to develop our vast national resources, and increase the prosperity and happiness of our people. If elected, I shall, with the Divine favor, labor with what ability I possess to discharge my . , duties with fidelity according to my couvioi ious, * and slinll take care to proteet and defend the Union and to seo that the laws be faithfully and equally cxceutcd in all pails of the country alike. I will ussuino the responsibility fully -r !.. ?-- '1-. . ... . ... cv.oi-.Mv ui iiiu mei mm 10 autuinistcr rightly the functions of government is to discharge the most snored duly that can devolve upon nn American citizen, I am, very respectfully, WiNriKLu fc> Hancock. Some Very Plain English. j The l.rttrr of Acceptance of the Democratic Cm.' (Itdate fur Via-I'rtanient. 1 n maxa no i.r.t, July :!(>.?The Hon. Wm. II. English transmitted the following letter of acceptance of the nomination of candidate for Vice President to the committee of notification to-day .* (JenlUm'n : I have now the honor to reply l-o your letter of tho 1 'ith instant informing me that I was unanimously nominated for VicePicsident of the United States !>y the late Democratic National Convention which assembled at Cincinnati. As foreshadowed in verbal remarks made by me at the time of the delivery of your letter, I have now to say that 1 accept the high trust, with a realizing sense of its responsibility, and am profoundly grateful for (lie honor conferred. I accept tho nomination upon I lie platform of principles adopted by the Convention. which 1 cordially approve, and I accept it quite is much because ot my faith in the wisdom and patriotism of the great statesman and soldier nominated on the s.usc ticket for President of ilie United States. His eminent services to his country, his fidelity to the Constitution, the Union and the laws, his clear perception of cirrccl principles of government as taught by Jefferson, his scrupulous ear,- to Keep the military fu strict subordination to the civil authorities; his high regard for civil libtrlv, peisouul rights j and tlio rights of properly; liis> a -knowlcdged j ability in civil-as well as military affairs, and his i pure and blameless life all point lo him as a inan worthy of tho coutidcuco of tlio people, as not only a brave soldior, great commander, wise statesman and pure patriot, but a prudent, painstaking, practical man of unquestioned honesty. Trusted often with important public duties, faithful to every trust and in tho full meridian of a ripe atid vigorous manhood, he is, in my judguieut, euiiueutly fitted for the highest position on earth?tho Presidency of the United States. Not only is ho tho right man for the place, but the titno has coiuc when the best interests of tho countiy require that the party which has monopolized the executive department of the General Government for the last twenty years should be retired. The coulinuauoo of that parly 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 perpoluation of properly or place in unu liMimy or set 01 ntcu nas never ueen encouraged in this country, nndthegrent and good men who founded our Republican government and its traditions, wisely limited the tenure of office, and in many w ;ys showed tluir disapproval of long leases of power. TWENTY YEARS of continuous power is long enough, and has already led to irregularities and corruptions which arc not likely to be properly exposed under the same party that perpetuated them. It should not be forgot ten that the four last years of power held by that party were procured by discreditable means, and held indefiuuee tl*1 rlr-1 ? -t -T .1 - - -?Ar X f wptev was a grievous wrong to every voter and our system of self-government, which shouldfnever be forgotton or forgiveu. Many of the men now in office were put there because of corrupt partisan services in thus defeating the fairly and legally expressed will of the majority, and the hypocrisy of I ho professions of that party in favor of civil service reform was shown by placing such men iu office and turning the whole brood of Federal officeholders loose to influence clectious. The money of the people taken out of the 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 conttol elections, nnd even members of the Cabinet are strolling about the country making partisan speeches, instead.of being in their departments at Washington discharging the publio duties for which they arc paid by the people. But with all their cleverness nnd ability a discriminating public will no doubt read between the lines of their speeches that their paramount hope and aim is to keep themselves or their satalitcs four years longer in office. That I'ERPETUATINO TIIK POWER of chronic Federal officeholders four years lougtr Will nut UVII ?%vv NrtBWito vf MtVM mitl' women who hold no office, but earn their daily bread by honest industry, is what the snmo discerning publio will no doubt fully understand, as they will also that it is because of their own industry and economy, nnd God's bountiful harvests, that the country is comparatively prosperous, and not bccauso of anything done by these Federal officeholders. The country is comparatively prosperous, but not because of them, but in spite of them. This contest is in fact between the people endeavoring to retain the political power which rightfully belongs to tlicin, nnd to restore the pure, simple, economical, constitutional government of our filtlii^rd nn on# ???! ? at ? ?wv ?>v.v, uuu u nuiiurcu mansand Federal officeholders and their backers, pnuipercd with place nnd power and determined to retain tlicm at all hazards, on the other.? Ilcnce the constant assumption of new and dnngcrous powers by the general government under the rule of the Republican patty, the effort to build up what they call a strong Government, the interference with home rule and the administration of justice in the courts of the several States, the interference with elections through I mc iticmuut ur j'fim jmrti^nti rrtirrm umucuvrr crs interested in keeping their party in power, and ca dug more for that than 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 checked, subvert the liberties of the people and the Government of limited powers created by the fathers, and end in a great consolidated central Government, strong indeed for evil and the overthrow of Republican institutions. The wise men who founded our Constitution knew the EVILS OK STRONG GOVERNMENT and the long continuance of political power in the same hands. They knew there was a tendency in this direction in nil governments, and consequent danger to Republican institutions from that cause, and took pnins to guard against it. The machinery of a strong centralized general government can be used to perpetuate the same set of men in power from term to term, until it ceases to be a Republic, or is such only in name, nnd the tendency of the party now in power in that direction, as shown in various u.i.u,il....'.n: *? - ..-jo uwoiuco >?c ii iimi^iicss recently manifested by a large number of that party to elect a President an unlimited Dumber of times, is quite apparent, and must satisfy thinking people that the time has come when it will be safest and best for that parly to be retired. But in resisting the encroachments of the General Government upon the reserved rights of the people and States, I wish to be distinctly understood as favoring a proper exercise by the General Government of the powers rightly belonging to it, and under the Constitution the encroachment upon the constitutional rights of the General Government, or interference with the 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 has always been die position of both the candidates ott the Democratic Presidential ticket. It is acquiesced in everywhere, and is now and finally and forever settled as one of the results of the war. It is certain heyond all question that the legitimate result3 of the war for the Union will not he overthrown or impaired should the Democratic ticket be elected. In that event proper protection will be given in every legitimate way to every citizen, native or adopted, in every section of tho Republic, in the enjoyment of all the rights guaranteed by tho Constitution and its amendments. A SOUNI/ CI BKKNCT OF HONEST MONEY of value and purchasing power corresponding substantially with the standard recognized by the commercial wcrld, and consisting of gold and silver and paper convertible into enin will be maintained. The labor and manufacturing, commercial and business interests of the country will be favored and encouraged in every legitimate way. The toiling millions of our own people will bo protected from the destructive competition of Chinese, und to that end their immigration to our shores will be properly restricted. The public credit will be scrupulously maintained and strengthened by rigid economy in public expenditures, and the liberties of the people and the properly of the people will be protected by a government of law ami order administered striotly in the interests of ull the people and not of corporations and privileged classes. I do not doubt t he discriminating justice of the people and their capacity for intelligent self-government, and therefore do not doubt the success of the Democratic tieket.? Its success would bury hcyond resurrection. TIIK SKCTIONAL J CAIOI'SI S? AXU HATBKDS which have so long been Ibc chief stock in trade of the pestiferous demagogues, nnd in no other way can this be so effectually accomplished. It would restore harmony- and good feeling between all seetions nnd make us in fact as well as in name utio people Tho only rivalry then would be in the race for the development ot material prosperity, elevation of labor, enlargement of human rights, promotion of education, morality, religion, liberty, order nnd all that would lend to moke us the foremost nation of earth in the grand ninecli of luimon progress. I am, with great tispect, very truly yours. i v\>t. ii. uxulihii. -r :Vi IF; > I ffihe iSluhlij edition ?imc!K U.T*. STOKES, Editor. UNION* FRIDAY" AUdUST 6. T88$r~~~ SUBSCRIPTION??2 00 PER ARNU*. ADVERTISING. One square or one Inch, first insertion, - - 91.00 Knelt subsequent insertion, ^ 76 Liberal discount made to merchant* untl others advertising for six months or by the year. Obituary Notices of ten lines or less, Inserted free. " " over Veti Hue#, charged as Advertisements. * FOR ANNOUNCING A CAN 1)1 HATE, $5, To be paid ?? advance, without distinction. Orders to publish will not be noticed unless the cash accompanies the order. This is a rule without an exception with us. Ttfd).- Mr. II. N. Einlyn is among us organiaing a Castle of the Knights of tho Uolden Rule.? More about it next week. The Editor has been unwell the past week, nud offers that as an-cxause for lack of editorial matter in this number. T.'O last heard of the fellow who stole the Fan, he was iu Pendleton, rejoicing over his exploit and exhibiting his prize to his friends. Awful depravity. Aocidental Shooting. Wo sincerely regret to lcaru that Clarence, youngest son of Mr. David Johnson, Sr., about j v-. o i.mulling a pistol belonging' tin colored man on <b*rpmnfW?B7 on Tuesday; 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, and the special announcement of its able and honorable Principal. It is an institution worthy the most extended patrouage, and we cannot, we think, too strongly recommend it to those who have boys to educato and wish to fit them for the practical duties of life. New Goods, Cheaper than Ever. S. W. Porter has just received anew lot of Dress Goods and Notions, and marked down the prices about 25 per cent, cheaper than they have been sold this year. lie has also got a stock of the finest Groceries to biTTound in this town, which he offers to the people Cheap ron Cash. If you want cheap Goods, now is the time and Porter's is the store to buy them at. * ; . Oeui Catsssfeajism^ "V." 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 coiumuni catiou evidently intended to iujure or defeat a candidate now before the people. "Fair play ia a jewel," nud so far as the Times is concerned, every democratic candidate shall have' fair play" before the people. -? ? Those Juveniles. We were not a little surprised when we saw those Newberry Juvenile* we spoke of last week as composing the Southern Star Troupe, and we thought, if the juveniles of Newberry are sis feet high, to what size do the uicn grow iu that town. One juvenile, and he was the jir vcnilcst one cl the lot, claimed to be an KditorThey gave a good performance and by their gentlemanly deportment made nany friends. Returned from a Big Trip. ' * Our friend 0. 11. ltoberson has just got back from n long tramp through the West, lie has been almost all over Texas, through Missouri, Colorado and heaven knows how many more places, including Lcadvillc, and has not lost an eyo or an car, nor was he shot through the hend There isonegood thing about Columbus, he never forgets us in his travels, but alwoys brings us some newsubscribera. It Never Rains but it Pours. On Tuesday afternoon we had frequent heavy showers of rain and during the night it rained as hard ns we ever saw rain fall. We learned the following morning that all the bottom lands for some miles around here were overflowed and the crops much injured. On Wednesday afternoon it commenced raiuing again, with ovcry indication of its being general and continuing for some time. It continued to fall heavily until Thursdny morning, when it cease I, but as we went to press the olouds threatened to pour down more. We arc anxious to hear from the country. It is tlie only soaking rain we have had since the middle of April. The Vory Last Exoursion. Through the urgent solicitations of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen who enjoyed the lust excursion given by Mr. Counts, that gentleman has arranged to run another excursion train?the very last this year?from Union to Hendersonville on Friday, the 27th inst. This excursion will be exclusively for the families of white citizens, and in order to insure the comfort nnd pleasure of the excursionists only a limited number of tickets will be sold ; and as no person will be permitted to get on the train without a ticket, those persons iutending to go should purchase their tickets early. A strong and gentlemanly police force will be on the train to preserve order and attend to the comforts of the posscngors. One by Ono the Rose* RLOOK. Married, on Tuesday last, 3d of August, 1880, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Union, S. C., by Kcv. R. D. Smart, Mr. Jume^dl. Maxwell, of Pendleton and Miss Fannie, youfrgest daughter of Judge W. II. and Mrs. S. Wal. lace. The cercjnony waB performed at 11} A. M., in the presence of members of both families and a number ot the bride'* most intimate friends and arsociates, and after the usual congratulations and nn hour of merry intercourse the compnny sat down to a sumptuous dinner. It certainly was a delightful occasion. It is gratifying to know that in this case Union will not lose the bright smiles of oue of her I most loved flhd attractive daughters, but our so| cicty will gain a pure, uoblo and intelligent member in Mr. Maxwell, who intends casting his lot with us. There are few moro honorable names in this State than Maxwell of l'sndlcton and Wallace of Union, and in Ihi* mariiage is j blended the honorable and true with lb* chaste and beautiful of bolh. The happy counle look the afternoon train the name day, intending to spend a few days in l'endlelou. From tiiefe they will go to New York, Saratoga ami other places of uoto and return to Union about the 1st of September. May Gcd's richest blessings attend them nil through life. Inckxi>iariki UmriTKtt.?The Govornor has respited the Greenville incendiaries, Richard Hales, Pleasant Adams, Joe Iturton and Wm. Ifodson, wlic wore sentenced to he hanged on Friday next, to Friday, February 6, 1881. r r . w Domccratio Clubs. 1'ca liidye Alive.?Tlio Democratic Club of Pinkney will uaect at Kelly's Steam Mill, on Tuesday next, the 10th, for the purpose of reoiganixing. A barbecue will be gtved, and wo heard a good old democrat say that Ml Tabor or any other club would have "to get up early and fast" if it beat the Pinkney club in numbers, good looking men or good deinocratio work.? We'll see. Goihri Ilill.?A meeting of the Ooaben Hill Club will be held on Saturday the Nth, for drill and instruction. This club has been organized some weeks and is full of enthusiasm for the democratic cause.? There are some of the best working /nen in the County in this club, and they uovcr tire in a good cause. Skull Shoalt.?A meeting will be held at Sarratt's Store to-morrow, tho 7th, for the purpose or organising s uciuunrauo ciuu. nc cApcufc iu chronicle a good account froiu this club, for it has within its bounds somo of tho stnunchcst democrats in the county. Order Tonr Tickets. We have ordered paper suitable for printing primary election tickets upon, 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 eaoh candidate to have his ?wn tinknts printed on a slip of paper, upon I which is tho iiam* of moIi otfioe priultid aud room for tho name of the candidate for each office to be writtou upon it in the following form: Foil Sit er1ff. John Successful. jcdoe of l'rooate. Clerk of Court. House of Representatives. County Commissioners. For School Commissioner. For Coroner. In that way the whole ticket can be voted on one slip and each voter can write upon it the names of those persons he 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 187C they found the county burdened with a Radical debt of $15,000. Within the four years all but a remnaut of this big debt has been paid by the Democrats of the county. Out of the present lax 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 govcrumeut, there are a number of ...I.: .1 ... i i... . is uuiuv'OQcniii^ ucuiuuiaia, icuu ojr u ruuicui C4 I Judge, trying to defeat the democratic party in that County, by running an independent ticket. ?r~~_~T We arc requested to state that the Ladies of Cane Creek Circuit will give a pic nic at Santuc next Tuesday, the 10th, to aid in completing the 1'ursonage of that Circuit. That it will be a delightful ocousiou, all who kuow the intelligence, energy and culinary skill of the Indies of that section of our County, will have not the slight, est doubt. Wo are also requested to invite all the candidates i nd their wives, if they have wives, and if they have uot, then their sisters anu their cousins and their aunts, to be 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 not a candidate now before the people who is uot more willing to contribute to such a needy and commendable object than to gain votes by treating to whiskey. The Ladies of the circuit have worked persistently and done all in their power to build the parsouage, but find they cannot complete it without more help, and we sincerely hope they will be encouraged "to go forward" in their noble work, by a large assembly of good citizens next Tuesday. For the Times, How are You on tho 3to:k Law! As it is safest to know how've are voting, we request each and every one of the candidates for the Legislature to answer, through the Union Times, in the next issue, whether or not they are iu favor of the present "Stock Law." MANY CITIZENS." A Glorious Victory in Alabama.?Mobile, Ala., August 2.?The election of Slate and county officers took place to-day. In opposition to the regular Democratic ticket was one made by a fusion of Hepublicnns, Greenbackers and Independents. Verbal reports from the election officers at the closing of the polls show a clear majority for tho 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. LATKn.?Further returns in Mobile County show a clean sweep for the Democrats. Against the Republicans and Greenbackers the lowest candidate will liAve 1,000 majority. Tub Cowpkns Centennial.?Sparlanbug, August 2.?The Cowpens committee met this afternoon. Congressman Evins was present by invitation. The reports show satisfactory progress, and promise great sucaess. The Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of thaOld Thirteen States aud Tennessee huve been invt??d to lay the corner-stone in October. The ToN^t.'ouncil has given n site in the public square foiNJje memorial column. Railroad Notes.?The Bulletin says that hands are scarce on tho Chester and Lenoir Railroad, but the work still goes on with the available force. Tho force has commenced to lay iron towards Lincointon. The bridge over South Fork will probably be finished by October, after which the rood will be easily pushed to Lincointon.?Col. llryieltr. Farminq in Fickrns.?It is said that Mr. J. Hurd will raiso thirty boles of cotton on twenty acres of ground, or one and a half bales to the acre, lie also has fifteen acres planted iu rice from which he expects a yield of seventy five to one hundred bushels per acre. Last year he Sold his rice at two dollnrn and nidiliun />?m? I per bushel of forty-four pounds. Ofp por (Colorado.?Two young citizens of Columbia, Messrs. John L. MoMsstor And fiherrod L. Knrle, tilled with the fire of youth nnd bright hopes fur the future, have determined to ' . Inke Horace flrccley's advice and "go West" tho day after lo-iuorrow.?Col, R-finer. For Ihttiun. Reply to Dark Corner. Fkastkuvillk, July 80lb, 1880. Editor Union Tiunsn? My attention bating boon called to a'comnuuication, signed "l>ark Corner," published in your issue of 'J8d ins'.., in whiSft l#am asUed certain questions, I deem it proper to reply tlirottghdhe same medium. Wiiy a man who lives within iwo miles of mo and has known me for fifteen years, as youth and man, of oharaeler uuimpeaohed for veracity, Integrity and morality, ehouId"go tweuty-five miles irom homo to a3k me for information through tho columns of a newspaper, and in a manner that is calculated to misrepresent me, can only be accounted for upon the supposition that ho maliciously desires to "rob mo of that which not enrjebeth him, and makes me poor indeed." . . Inquiry 1st : Did you not rote for Chamberlain for Governor ? Ans: 1 did, in Novcmbor 1874, for tho sufficient reason that in my opinion, expressed at tho lime of the nomination of Green and Dela cy, if the bolters' ticket should succeed, (there was no Democratic ticket in the field) Green would not live to be iunuguraled ; lie then boing in a dying condition, with a rapidly terminating and fatal disease, and wo should havo as a result a corrupt negro for Governor in the person of M. It. Dcluitcy, and I believed Chamberlain was tho choico of tho two ovils; hence 1 voted for hint openly, without fear or favor, and havo not at any timo or place attempted a cotioealmeut of the fact; and it is not necessary for me to say to intelligent observers of political af lairs that ctouIb succeeding that election, and continuing up to the day of Hampton's nomination?when nearly one-half of the delegates to the Democratic Stale Convention favored Chamberlain's nomination ? fully proved the correctness of my position. Inq. 2d : "Did you not obtain the position of Surgeon in the Ponitenliary by said vole?" Ans . I did not. On the contrary, 1 was appointed to that position by J. D. Dennis, in April, 1873, at the icquest of Hardy Solomon, long a personal friend, nnd a former appreciative employer of miue, and who at the time was quite influential with the governing powers; nnd I continuously held the position because I faithfully and efficiently discharged the duties there, of, and., moreover, because there were no republican applicants fur the position who were qualified to fill it, until Sept. 9lh, 187G, when 1 voluntarily handed in my resignation, that 1 might more freely engage in the work for the restoration of "Home ltule" which was just then assuming shape. Ami here comes in a portion of my political history that your correspoudent would not prefer to see written, but not feeling that my reputation is likely to suffer from the shafts of his einnity, wherever 1 am known, 1 shall not (rouble your renders with it Inq. 3d : "Was it in accordance with the sentiment of the Democracy?" Ans : Whether or not this lias reference to uiy vote or obtuining the position I know not. If to the latter 1 answer yes. for my observation has been that It is the sentiment of the Democracy to seek and uiosl thankfully receive office, from that of Constable to President, without ragard to the manner of obtaining it. Inq. 4th : "Do you know of any oilier man who did not n(fili.ilo with the Republican party that dul obain sucb a lucrutivo position during Chamberlain's administration ?" Ans : I do. With tlie exception of Dr> J. F. Eusor, Sup't Lunatic Asylum, 1 do not now call to mind a single medical position in the gift of State authorities, that was, during Chamberlain's Administration, given out as a reward for party fcaity ; and it was a subject of common complaint among Republicans tlint Chanil-crlain wu nci{ucutiy uesiowcu positions or pront ami "y-ust upon person) who hail never affiliated with his parly. Trusting that in the above "Dark Corner" is sufficiently enlightened, I now ask for space to correct a few erroneous impressions he would create in reference to our Greenback Club, and 1 ain done. It was I, an ! net Mr. McLane, as has been asserted by your correspondent, who organized this Club (the first in the State) August 1st, 187S, nnd its membership consists today of thirty-three white males, at least threefourths of whom are "men whose unswerving patriotism und unbending integrity make them command respect wherever they are known," seven whito^adies who, at their owu request, were elected honorary members, and four negro men?three of whom voted with the Democracy in 187G. All of its white men male members, who were voters in 1870, voted the Democratic ticket; one of them, who is now snccringly referred to by your correspondent as an ex radical officeholder, boiug hauled to iho polls while suffering with a broken leg. The children spoken of arc two youug men, one of whom is twenty and the other niuelcen years of age. iiic ennrge i"Hi- we are rauical hirelings, working in the interest of the Republican patty, is too puerile to require a reply, witli intelligent people, who know that we are advocating priuciples taught by Franklin, Jefferson, Calhoun and a host of illustrious Statesmen whose wisdom and patriotism has shed dazzling lustre upon the pnge3 of American history ; principles that are to-day believed in and their practice desired by a large majority of the honest masses that make up the Democratic party, but repudiated and spat upon by its selfish leaders who seek power and place at the sacrifice of principle and freedom ami the will-being of their | misguided constituents. For the information of "Dork Corner" I will state the fact, well known to intelligent observers of the situation, that the (ireenbnek parly in Maine has absorbed the Democratic party there, aud is the only party that oan possibly prevent tiie Republicans from carrying that State nt the ensuing election. As for Mr. McLnne, who is now traveling in the interest of our causes, it is not necessmy fur me to sny anything in his defence, believing as 1 do, that his reputation among llmso who know liiin bust, is fur above and iiupreguable ngiinsl any attack that may be made against him, but will add that "nothing but the virulence of personal hate toward a man who lias shown himself inlelh?<iualy hi- master, can explain the persistency uft?] malice of the ullucks* with which Mr. Mcl.ane is pursued by "Dark Cornsr."? Unholy, unmanly, pnd unpatriotic are liigh sounding adjectives, Mt'l calculated to fill tlie minds of traitors wilU consternation nnd alarm, but I fancy tliey will fall Upon the ear* of the men for whom they are intended with as little elTect as the full of the dew drop upon the bosom of the ocean. Now, Mr. Editor, 1 cannot afford to carry on a newspaper controversy with a man whose only wenpou is personal vituperation, and will not again condescend to reply to such communications as yotir "Dark Corner" has been sending you : but if you or any fair minded gentleman wish to discuss the prineiples of the tireeni back party or tho propriety of establishing such I a party, or both, i am at ywur service and will - most willingly engage in such a contest. 1 W. P. CLAYTON. ? . 1 ? =? ... j III. mi - .1 jul_iu .!i.i u For the Times. ; Joaosville Items. ^ Editor Usui* Times AYhat the Centennial v na. to Philadelphia so tbo barbecue was to & Jonesville on Saturday last. Early in the morn' iug the Crowd'commenced to assemble; wagons witb people and barrels R*d jugs of cider, vast quantities of water melons, apploj and poaohos, to make "a little ohange for the old 'oman."?- { Later in* the morning ^laiu Street wan literally orammed. To a spooler it rewyj^g^liim of bees . Swarming, or the cotiTuSlon at thYTawer of pa* "* bel when (he jargon of different languages took place. Candidates for (lie vattotytQmoes ossein* , blod here and there surrounded by their friend^ made the whole scene interesting to every ontt The addresses made to the people by the dif* ferent candidates wore well listened to, by some, while others more inclined for sport bad huddled together to pass away the time in mors conge* nial ways. The dinner was served in splendid style, and all the wants of the inner man wero woll supplied. Taking everything into consideration, the day passed off very harmonious and but very littio rowdoyisui was displayed for so large an assemblage. Ou Saturday next a barbecue is to be given at GritiJ.il Shoals, aad it is expected that a larger crowd will be there and more speaking will be JA done, as many of the candidates have promised _ to attend and edify their listeners, the barbe* ouo will be held in tho grove noar Eison's storey a very desirable place for shado and comfort, Datuo ltumor spreads'the news that another Steam Mill will be shortly erected at litis place. If such be the cose the future prospects of Jones* ville are certainly bright, and the buildings and improvements of the place must be only a o;rroboration of what has been published through your columns nini me prosperity 01 a pince uopends upon its schools, nnd that no place, however Bmall, can ever expect to grow unless there is a good school in the midst. It is a plain matter of fact that people have no energy to move to or make any improvements about a1 town unless there is a good school there. The Jonesville Academy after its short vacacation has opened out with about 05 scholars; and from appearance the Trustees will be foroed to enlarge the school house to aocominodate all wishing to attend. The present p.'eceptress, Miss Lelia C. Bailey, being so popular as a- ^ teacher, it is no wonder that so many pupils attend her school. And it is here it might be remarked that when, for tho public good, a school house has been erected, with good facilities, let the Trustees do as they have done in regard to this school?employ a thoroughly qualified and popular teacher?then the seltleniout will thrive, new comers move in, improvements of all kinds spring up, and ail for the simplereason that there aro fa ilities for educating the rising generation under an able teach jr. It can be daly hoped that the time is not far distant when this whole County will be dotted with good and coinfortablo school houses, and good teachers employed, so that the children growing up in the present day will not be behind any other County in the State. Now is tho time to attend to this matter.? Members of the Legislature nre to be elected; let the constituents firiuly impress on tbeirmindsthat this Free School System must be attended to, and if no more appropriations cau be obtained, repeal the Act giving Free Schools, abolish tho Boll Tux (which helps pay a portion for the schools) and show to our sistor Slates of this Union that the fair State of South Carolina has determined to aliow her children to grow up iu ignorunco, as it is a better policy to learn theui to work, become barbarous in their habits and go down to their graves with no other ambition tliau thev have live.I ami ilie.1 in?ii.e complete satisfaction of being liuiuble hewers of wood and drawers of water. MORK ANON. They Have 8igned the Fledge. Rooms Exkcutivk Committkb, ? Union, -ith Aug., 18S0. f To the Editor of the Union Timet :?Please announce that tho following mined candidates* have signed the pledge to abide by tho result of the Primary election, nud to support ih* nominees: B. II. Rice, John Rodger, W. II. Norman, John P. McKissick,. D. A. Townsend, Robert Macbeth, I. O. McKissick, John R. Jefferies, William Jefferies William Jones, O.'B. Fowler, J.W.Vinson, David Johnson, Jr., C. 1'. Scaife, Asa Smith, 0. 0. Greer, 4K T. J. Greer, II. II. Robinson, H. F. Ray, W. L. Qotidelock, J. S. Bailey, Tlios. 11. Bales, A. R. Aughtry, J. R. Webster, T. J. Harris, Jasper Acock, James Munro, N. G. Littlejohn, Jos. F. Gist, J. L. Swink, B. T. Glenn, John II. Smith, I. 8. Gregory. P. 8. Since writiug the above I have learned that Mr. 11. W. Grady is a candidate for Coroner. lie has therefore not had an opportunity of signing the pledge, but I atn suro will do (so,, if a candidate. All the other candidates known to me have signed. WILLIAM MUNRO, Cba'n. For tho Times. Attention Denoerats. The Mt. Tabor Deinooratio Club will be reorganised in the grove near my residence on lh? ij#?. i... i i ?u vi nug. uciii t imig mijr nitiues enroueu and will organize with nt least one hundred . members. The Club will be addressed by Messrs McKissick, Rice, JefTeries mid as many other* ns feel like giving us a word of encouragement. Democrats come to the front and stand firm, and we guarantee a great political burial, ii* November next, of all who oppose lioiuo rulw and good government. At the same time and place a first clasa Ba?becue will be furnished. Good order and plenty to cat is vouched for. I will guarantee a frea ticket to the dinner to the Kditor of the Tinea front the Club, if he will give us his presence on that occasion ; and I furthei bind myself to personally see that he has Shont Ribs and Uasls until he w onirics in well doing. THOMAS COMER. "And don't you forget it," Captain, for we have about made up our mind to test the demo oralis hospitality of the Mt. Tabor Club. Th> National Duct.?Washington, August 2. ?The debt statement issued tj-dny shows the decrease of the pr.blic debt during July to be $667,605,341, cash in the treasury $19,889,040.020, gold ceillScates $78,840,000, silver certificates $12.689,290, certificates of depoait out- ^ sianding $1 5,686.000, legal tenders outstanding $846.681,010, fractional ourrenoy outstanding $720,671.037, refunding certificates outstanding $1,167,860. debt less cash in treasury $198,669,* 624,198. - ? ? Bov Mi.'hi?sr Near Dakvii.i.r.?Danville. Va., August ].? In an altercation between J. E. Oakes and R. h. Ramey on a county road, sovon miles from Danville, last nigh; Oakes was fatally t stabbed. Hamey e*tapcl. liotli are mure youths, Oukcs being U> autl Harney 15 years old.* * , ' i '-i' 9