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7 rfHEywr nscoRDER CHARIjLIS FL II. DUAYTOX, K.lltor. TUESDAY, OCTOIJER 31, 18S2. A PEACEFUL VICTORY. Brayton Cheered Out of U1h Bools. IjAW axd oitDKit enforced WITHOUT IFIFriCUUTY. A Itailical Gr.'icu’jnck ^Icctlnjf T>e- moraliatMl by Uic Spirited Repartee and EnthusinMtic HurraliH of the Red Siiirt I>oii»ocraey—A Northern Oentleman is I’cMed to ti»o Earth by one of Drayton's Millions. In responso to the editorials pub lished in the la^t issues of The Re- L’OKhKK and the Journal and Jiericw, calling upon the Red Shirt Democracy of Aiken County to rally at the coun ty seat on Saturday, the 2sth inst., for tne purpose of attending the itadieal- Greenhaek meeting and requesting a division of time, between two and three hundred horsemen in red shirts and a large number of dismounted men from ail sections of the County, poured into the town at an early liaur. The boys were in tine spirits, yelling and cheering in old-fashioned Hamp ton style, but good humored and or derly." With the view of furthering the interests of law and order, the Inten- dant, J. Quitman Davis, at the re quest of leading Democrats, caused ail the .bar-rooms to be closbti, and every, necessary precaution was taken —for-tnc preservation of the peace. At about 0 n’cioek a committee, consisfo ing of County chairman Geo. \V. Croft, Senator D. S. Henderson, and O. C. Jordan, Esq., drove to the Park Avenue Hotel, where they found E. M. Drayton attd a little drunken fel low by the name of Dr. J. F. Ensor, also another rapseailion l»y the name of Jack Little,—who or what he is we neither know nor care. The commit tee very promptly requested a divi sion of time. These worthies replied that in consequence of the publication in The Aiken* Recokpek they did pot think it advisable to allow a’ joint discussion, and the Democrats must see that any row would be prejudicial to their own interests, and they should not press the nia'ter. At any rate, they gave notice that they would not consent to a joint discussion. After such a pronunciamento as this there was nothing left for the Red Shirts but to have their own pro cession and meeting quietly to them selves. Accordingly the'line was formed in front of the Lyceum Hall, and County chairman Croft made them an eloquent speech from the steps of the building, counselling law, order and the greatest forbearance. The procession being formed, the line of march was taken up for the Hamp ton stand of 1876. giving cheers for Thompson and abysmal and sepul chral groans for Drayton while pass ing the hotel. At a few minutes be fore 11 o’clock the meeting was called to order by Cant. Croft, and speeches were made by Messrs. James Aldrich, C. E. R. Drayton, D. 8. Henderson, Boynton O’Brien and John M. Boll. The tenor of the addresses was spir ited and patriotic, and the yells and cheers of approbation were Incessant. The speakers urged the Red Bhirts to let tiie Radicals alone, as they were already whipped; their party was practically dead, and there was noth ing to be gained by kicking an ofFen- f »•> t i r> of If) the habit of behaving in the mo*t brutal and boitterous manner. In IsbO they kept the town in a state of ferment the entire day by their dis graceful proceedings. The presence of the Red Bfcirts was designed to moderate the terrorism the Ethiopian always tries to exercise when in num bers. If the staunch and invincible Red Bliirts had not attended in force, a repetition of this barbaric carnival would have ensued, distressing to the ladies of the town and demoralizing alike to both white and black. The object of the Democratic call was a signal success. An Incident Indicative of Negro Foolery. Just after the meeting closed and before there had been much dispersal of the crowd, a brutal negro scoun drel, by the name of Lee Graham, nearly precipitated a serious riot. He met in front of the Aiken Hotel Mr. J. W r . Miller, a Pennsylvania Democrat, who is here for tile benefit of his health, and without any ex cuse struck him in the mouth, loosen ing one of his teeth, and knocking him down. Mr. Miller is a polite and j courteous gentleman, and the only J offence he could possibly have given | was that he rode in the procession on campaign day wearing a red shirt and braving the inclement weather, though suffering from a lung disease. No sooner did the lied shirts see their Northern friend fail, than thev sprang at Ids assailant who fled. This un provoked assault upon an innoffen- sive man, produced the most fearful excitement for a little while. Whites and negroes produced shining revol vers as if by magic. The negro was chased through the hotel piazza by the incensed Red-shirts, the horse men dashing their steeds down the long piazza. The effort was to capt ure and not to kill him, and he was not fired at as lie doubled like a fox about Die building. The feeling was very high, and but for the exhortations of cool Democrats there would have been bloodshed. The negro was run Upj^-uAoUHe and captured by Bheriff Holley who bore him off on his horse from the excited pursuers, and lodged him in the guard-house without other hurt than a blow on the head from a brick. Another negro drew his pistol on some white men, and was cut by them, but not severely. After the capture the crowd soon melted away. The Democratic demonstration had a most wholesome effect, and the gen eral outcome of the day was much freer from those turbulent demonstra tions which the negroes always make when they congregate in large num bers at political gatherings, under the leadership of those indifferent to their welfare and bent only on personal ag grandizement through the medium of negro votes. C. B. CAPERS,> Aiken, 8. C’.f jC. W. MUNNERLi'N, (Augusta, Georgia, - & HOiLYN > -JOBBERS OF- Thomas Jefferson Mackey is anxious to get back into the Demo cratic ranks, and has written Senator Hampton a letter about it. Senator Hampton in reply says: “While the lamp holds out to burn the vilest sin ner may return;” but we say, “good Lord deliver us” from any more of the antics of this judicial clown. We hope the Democracy will let him severely alone. We have had enough of this moral and political monstros ity. He is too heavy a load for any jiarty to tote; and the beat thing he can do is to apply for a situation with Barnum, and exhibit himself as the champion political acrobat. There is a fortune in it. The elephant Jumbo and Thomas Jefferson Mackey, would make a strong team and attract a big crowd anywhere. no i CUTLERY & TINWARE AIKEN’, - - S. C. AGENTS for Fnirbank’s Seales, DuPont Gun Powder, Rubber Belting and Packing Co., Oliver Chilled Plows, Thomas’ Smoothing Harrow Co., C. Aultman & Co.’s Mowers and Reapers, The celebrated “Times Cook ing Stove,” (over o0,000 in use in the use); Farm Bells, New Home Sewing Machine Co., Estey Sewing Machines. All of the above goods in stoek, together with a complete line of shelf and heavy hardware, cutlery, breeching and muzzle loading shot-guns and Tin Ware, Wagon Wood Work, axles, bar iron, Ac. The above goods we will wholesale and retail as low as any market in the South. We invite correspondence from buyers seeking bargains in our line. CAPERS & MUNNERLYN. LATTE B egs leave to- remind* the people^of aiken* county that he is still the same invincible old Democrat that he ever was, and that the termination of the Egyptian war does not prevent him from paying THE MIST MARKET TRICES FOR COTTON! He also invites attention to his extensive and well selected stock of DRY GOODS • s "!&?- * * • . . . . A ->7 R 00TS,XSti0^tQRQCIl£RY,yFaHSYy000D^ Cigars and Groe’eries! Which ho is prepared to sell at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. The idea is “Quick Sales and Small Profits.” C. KLATTE, corner Main and Curve Sts., Aiken, S. C. RALLY 01 THE AUSUSTA STORE NEXT DOOR TO THE NEW COURT HOUSE .A-IIKIEIIsr, s. o. Never was the heart of Old England thrilled with more exquisite delight than when Magna Charter, the great bulwark of English Liberty, was wrenched from the cruel grasp of despotism by the sturdy" Barons of Runymede, and when it is announced to the: People of Aiken County that THE ERA OF HIGH TRICES IS G01 And that it is no longer necessary for our people to go to other, places to buy, when the markets of New York, Charleston and Augusta are" brought home to the very hearthstones of our people;^ The old and young should clap their hands w r ith delight, and our people should take courage and rise Phoenix-like from the ashes< of adversity to newness of life!- E. W. Fercival, -Manufacturer of- SASH, DOORS, BLINDS :m:-A. nsr i 1 is r, s, MOULDING, BRACKETS, STAIRWORK! Meeting st., near Line st., Charleston, S. C. NnEnsri, ■vudi, nuigi. H m J. H. THORPE & BROTHER, THE LEADERS OF LOW PRICES IN AIKEN COUNTY! B EING still Invincible, again dare to display a second grand Fall and Winter Stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Hoots and Shoes, Notions, FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY and STANDARD GROCERIES! A Splendid Stock of Shoes, varied and reliable. Our stoek is larger and more varied than ever, very desirable and sold at reasonable prices. No misrepresentation tolerated. Call and see before purchasing elsewhere, as our goods are exhibited at our commodious store, “Tiie Old Reliable Corner.” Prompt and polite attention to all. J. H. THORPE | BROTHER, AIKEN, S. C. ' co £ O The Largest and Most Complete Establish ment South! : o: ESTABLISHED 1842. —:o: Ceo. S. Hacker, Son, —MANUFACTURERS OF— DOORS, SASH, BLINDS Mouldings —AND— BUILDING MATERIAL. -stor-s F. MOR IMPORTER AND DEAL! HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, AGRICUj Sportsmen’s Suppmes, Rubber and Lka Bells of all sizes, Pumps, Woodware, T AGENT FOR THE- Champion Wire -ALSO FOR THE- Conc Cotton Press, the Best The No. 2 Press makes a bale weighing fror Box 8 feet high, 5 feet 2 inches long, and 32 inchj We particularly call attention to our spleij packed in convenient boxes so as to save freight., NO. 45 HAYNE. Corner of MEETING NO. 78 MARKET, Corner of MEETING CHARLESTO 1832 fall seai NEW AND BEAUTII Just Received at A. ASHER’S, 606 Bros Augusta Hotel. M Y customers and the public generally in Ai invited to give me a call. My Fall and \\ Boys’ Clothing, Shirts, Cravats, and all goods inj ^3°Latest and most fashionable styles of A. As! iMo. 606 Broad St. NEW BOOT AND S :o:-