Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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k*uker Kui«l the Ke|>ublicait party procession to be given at Grauiteviiie the last place to look for an honest: that evening. The meeting 'then kin, ami told an uiuUsing etory of; adjourned amidst voeifercusj&neeriiig. )e Irishman M ho wanted to be buried ' When the severe weather is taken in- ( a Jew burying-ground because he j to aeeouiu the meeting at Aiken is iWight that * was the last place the one of the most remarka hie evidences leril would be likely to l«*ok for a I whlcli the Democracy of this County [ dead Irishman. The speaker was clo> 1 have yet given, of their solidity and quent throughout, and impassioned ' enthusiasm. | and amusing by turns. He was | cheered to the echo repeatedly, and whan he took his seat he did so amidst the most enthusiastic applause and a perfect shower of bouuuets. O. C. Jordan, Kpq.. introduced with much emphasis and enthusiasm, the Hon. Ueo. D. Tillman, who was greet* ed with a perfect storm of applause, accompanied by waviug of hats and handkerciikd* and resounding yells. Col. Tillman said notwithstanding the Inclemency of the weather, Aiken County had made to-day the finest display that he had seen any where in this compaign. He paid a hand some compliment to the ladies for turning out in such numbers in the rain. The speaker wished they all Harrah for Granlieville—Mciame and Durham Burnt in KITlifj'—The Town Illuminated with Bonttres—Great Knthnniasm. In spite of the wind and rain which had prevailed all day and continued in the evening, the canvassing party left Aiken late in the afternoon, ac companied by Messrs. Henderson, Aldrich and Davis, in comfortable carriages and escorted by the Augusta Hand and a number of citizens on horseback, proceeded to Graniteville to meet the sturdy Democracy of that thrifty and industrious community. The party were met at Wise’s creek, , , . , , - , on the outskirts of Graniteville, by a had one rosy mouth, so that they ; procession hearing between could be all kissed at one time, from 4^0 an j 500 torches, and were given North to Koutli. He said lie was run- HUC h jm enthusiastic reception as the Be Pii Every Democratic^ County is expected hill force In famt of ‘ at Aiken on Saturday past nine c’clock. C< and with red shirts on,' preserve law and order at 1 A division of time will F of the Greenback joint discussion will be in by some of our best Fail not in you* punctual att as you value your rights and.l and the prosperity and honof grand old 8t*te. The SELLS IjOCAG brevities. * SIX ENORMOUS RAILROR SHOWS. NO 1 AJEEZJEJST, S. C- 7 IfcTO ning against two white niggers, Dray ton and Duncan. That as between a w hite nigger ami a black nigger, he would vote for the black one every timel That In all Ids political races, where he had to compete with white men he had always won, but he was sorry Vat ■ say, that since the war lie had run three times against a nigger and be#ti beaten the best two out of three. He demonstrated the imper ative necessity of securing control of the next House of Representatives; said it would be a check on Republi can tyranny. To protect the South, the Democracy must have either the Presidency, the Senate or the House. The Radicals w’ouid have the two first and we could only is* saved by the House, which could nullify measures hostile to us. If we failed in this and David Davis,—our present pro tector—was eliminated from the Senate, lie predicted a new leeon- struetion more terrible than the first. Every Democrat must vote for the Democratic candidate for Congress. It would Ik* a hard fight, but lie be lieved he would be elected and seated, appointed” place for speaking, the pi- His reason for believing so was that lie : azza was found to be tastefully deco- was op 1 — 1 - Our fai of Aiken County know so well low to give. The ruin poured, but the hoys yelled so hard that every body forgot the rain, and the effect of the lighted torches in this picturesque hill country was grand in the ex treme. They soon arrived in the town, which was ablaze with bonfires, and the music of the band was almost drowned by the deafening shouts of welcome from the enthusiastic De mocracy. One of the unterrifled Red Shirts rode a bull, and efllgies of Mc- Lane and Durham were borne in the procession. The following were some of the transparencies borne in the procession: “Parson Durham w’ili not pay his poll tax to educate the people, out he plays old sledge for drinks;’’ another bore the device, “Hampton delivered us in 1876—Thompson will be victorious;” then came one with this significant sentence, “An Inde pendent is worse* than a Radical;” followed by one with the motto, “Uncle George must go hack to Wash ington.” Arriving at Mrs. Senn’s Hotel, the posed by two white negroes. | ra t e< | •with eWrgreena and Chinese tire 111 this contest leaves no i an terns. As the party dismounted resource but Revolution. . Col. Till man is exceedingly popular in Aiken, and his [address wus listened to with marked] interest, interrupted by fre quent and enthusiastic applause. Hon. 1). 8. Henderson, in glowing and cloi picnt terms, introduced Sen ator M. C. Butler, who was received by the t udicnec with the wildest ami most ifapturoug applause. Senator Butler Keemed deeply touched by the demonslt ration, and when he was able in front of the Hotel the torch-bearers rushed upon the Greencack efiigies anc thrust at them with their burning torches until they were consumed, amidst the frantic shouts of the en thusiastic Democracy. The canvassing party were greeted with the warmest demonstrations of welcome, and Thompson and Butler especially were cheered b> the very eeno and’ hardly permit-tea by the en thusiastic Granitevillians to walk to spealr, said that the peopteof Aiken j f rom fjje carriage to the piazza. The Country had such a^nice way^of^dmng , nt . e ting wus soon organized, Prof. W. N. Murchunt acting as chairman, and introducing each speaker with things blush Thom! when Lipsco speak, The sue uskeii crat? lias alw 1 1801; b because my wi jdauglit ion. t M, that it made a modest man that he noticed that both Cols, sou and Tillman blushed, and Ids handsome friends, Cols, ib and Sheppard, came to e knew they would blush too. ker then said, Have you ever ourself why yon are a Demo- * have. It is because the party ays stood by the people since t it was not alone for that, but it hud rescued your wife and , your daughter and my fro*]ii robber rule and oppres- Died, at Greenwich, Washington County, New York, on the 10th iust., Mrs. Catharine Ott, in t! e eighty- third year of her age—mother o? Mr. ! S. Ott, of Aiken. Those enterpCsing merchants, Messrs. McCord 4c Dill of Broad Sreet, Augusta Ga., have always on hand a full line of those celebrated makers, Zeigler Brothers, shoes, for ladies, misses and children. All styles at the lowest cash prices; also Edwin C. Burt, New York celebrated kid but ton for ladies, misses and children, all widths and spring heels 9 to 13. We arc pleased to learn from our enterprising fellow-citizen, - Captain J. N. Wigfall, that on and after the first of November, the Southern Ex- f uiess Company will make a free de- ivery of all packages to consignees at Aiken. Capt. Wigfall has been M'orking up this matter for sometime, and deserves the thanks of the com- munity^The company will have a handsome wagon of their own. Mr. J. G. Clark, who visited Aiken a few' months ago and tuned the pianos of many of our citizens, to their entire satisfaction, is now on a visit to Aiken for the same purpose. Mr. Clark is a gentleman M'ell known in this community, and thoroughly up with his business. In addition to tuning, he also represents the house of Phillips & Crew, dealers In pianos and organs, Atlanta, Gn., and can offer great inducements to purchasers. Orders for tuning left at the store of D. F. McEwen will be promptly at tended to. stupendous union, culminating in the combined attractions of Amer- h^lsix leading exhibitions consolidating the undivided and unabridged of— r Six big el reuses! six big menageries! six big museums! and six big aquariums! under six big tents! j The he ‘!iirworld-vaiiq»j jTliose unpara! ro horseman of the universe, Mr. Chares Fish! quishingSpanish equestrienne, Sionorita Aheladk Corpoxo unparalleled Parisian magnets, The French Family Davkxe! The universally renoaned Caron and Washington Troupe! ELECTION NOTICE. >pp e dealt some scathing blows lie, Russell & Co., and desig- liem ns the sorriest, sickest 'set he ever saw; said Mclaine most «iiUlster, disagreeable had ever looked upon, and of lossal fools lie ever knew, J. McLaue takes the lead. He the people of Aiken against fldenee, though he Knew >uld carry the election. When Imbered tiiat be had a wife and and re me in Is? rod the degra- tho^kp’s of robber rule, he nothing that^he graceful and appropriate remarks. Mrs. Senn’s piazza contained a grand array of patriotic ladies, and about eight hundred sturdj' Democrats stood patiently in front, heedless of the soaking rain, to listen to the words of patriotism and wisdom which fell from the lips of the Democratic lead ers. Col. Hugh S. Thompson, our next Governor, was the first speaker, and succeeded in making one of ids very best efforts, which was frequently interrupted ivith wild bursts of raptu rous applause. At the conclusion of his speech the H«n. D. S. Henderson^ presented him with a splendid bou quet of flowers made by two young ladies while working at their looms in the factory, which he said was pre sented as a testimonial of regard from the working people of the town of ;Graniteville. Col. Thompson seemed deeply touched by this pleasing^inci dent, and showed evident signs of that emotion which stirs tile heart but mot find (Utterance from the lips- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Aiken County. • Aiken, S. C., Oct. 23,1882. BY virtue of the power in us vested as Commissioners of Election for State and County officers in and for the State and County aforesaid, ire hereby desig nate and appoint rhe parties whose names arc set opposite to the voting ptccincts named below, to hold the Genera) Elec tion, as Managers thereof. Said elec tion to take place on Tuesday, the 7th day of Noveaiber next. The polls will be opened at 7 o'clock A. M.,and closed at 6 o’clock P. M. All bar-rdoins most be closed at 6 o'clock the afternoon be fore Und be kept dosed until 6 o'clock on the morning of the 8th. The fol lowing officers are to be elected :— 1. Governor. 2- Lieutenant-Govern^. , The brilliant equestrian meteor, Sig. Don Jeronimo Bell! Hl 11 Full-grown pair of White Nile Hippopotamuses! I TlC T Huge horned Cathr horse! -The largest Herd of Mammoth Elephants!- T T HE only two-horned White Rhinoceros! HE only pair of Wooly Elephants! ; Tlie onlv pair of Crested Camels! The only snow White Buffalo! tE largest collection of Rare Beasts! Birds and Reptiles on this continent! Prominent in our grand street parade will be the transcendently beautiful Tableau sf “COLUMBIA,” surrounded by her court of beauty, presenting, in appropriate groupings, The Four Handsomest Women in America! OXJ5 TICKET ADMITS TO ALL THE ADVERTISED DIG SHOWS [3$Children tinder nine yearn half price.—One thonnand extra folding opera chairs, 25 cents extra. , ■ ,. . — rvTwo exhibitions, afternoon and evening. Will also exhibit at—^-7- . , . • * * * . * • V . , v >• y• v'v* V *V * *'•*' ’ • . — ; v-' > BLACKVILLE, NOV. 3 1