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ESTABLISHED IN 1S| THE STATE DEMOCRACY. A FINE BODY OF REPRESENTATIVE SO?TH CAROLINIANS. A Mixed Deal But a Good One?The Lc-3-al Utterances of the Candidates?The Old Platform Reconstructed?The Georgia Canvass and the Greenville Basis of Mis representation Repudiated. Promptly at 12 o'clock Wednesday, the 4th instant, the Democratic State Convention was called to order by Gen. J. F. Izlar, Chairman of the State ; Democratic Executive Committee. Col. J. Q. Marshall, acting Secretary of the State Executive Committee, read the i call of the Convention. Gen. Idar, in a short speech, nomi fnated Gen. Johnson Hagood as tempor | ary chairman. The motion was adopt I ed without a dissenting vote. Being introduced by Gen. Izlar. Gen. I Hagood thanked the convention for the 1 honor conferred upon him and proceed ed at once to a permanent organiza tion. The roll of counties was called and each chairman handed in the names of the delegation. During the call of the roll, the chair men of the Sumter and Oconee delega tions complained that their seats were occupied by men who were not, dele gates. On motion of a delegate from Barn well, the Sergeant-at-Arms was in structed to see that each delegate was seated as his name was called. Gen. Hagood suggested to save time that each chairman report his delega tion seated at the call ot the county. This caused much confusion and a delay of nearly an hour, as many of the delegates had taken the wrong seats. At 12.45 the call of the roll of dele rates was concluded, and a quorum jeing present. Gen. Hagood announced that the convention was ready for permanent organization. Mr. G. Lamb. Buist. of Charleston, nominated Gen. Hagood: The nomina tion was seconded by Jas. L. Orr. On motion Gen. Hagood was elected by acclamation. Gen. Hagood said: We are assembled here as Democrats. Party measures will not enter in this convention, but there are many measures that wiil be brought before you affecting the wel fare of the State. I invoke your cool, calm -judgment on all. I thank the convention for the honor conferred on me. The President then announced that nominations were in order for seven Tice-Presidents. C. lt. Simonton, of Charleston, was nominated for the 1st District; G. W. Croft, of Aiken; for the 2d; W. C. Benet, of Abbeville, for the 3d; D. B. Duncan, of Spartanburg. for the 4th; W. it. Da vie, of Chester, for the 5th; J. G. ' Blue, of Marion, for the 6th; Wm. Elliott, of Beaufort, for the 7th?of whom were elected by acclamation. For permanent secretaries, J. S. Yer ner, of Oconee, J. Q. Marshall, of Rich ^Jaad^'tji.-id.^'.'A. Mcrcso,.of.Charleston ' were nominated. Col. Marshall declin ed and Messrs. Yerner and Moroso were elected by acclamation. Mr. Henderson, of Aiken, offered the following resolutions : Resolved, That the Democracy of South Carolina in convention assembled send greetings and congratulations to their fellow-Democrats of the Union upon the return of the Xational Demo cratic party to the administration of the affairs of the nation. Resolved, That we heartily endorse the wise, patriotic and statesmanlike administration of President Cleveland and his Cabinet. Mr. J. C. Haskell moved that all ? resolutions be referred to a committee of two from each Congressional Dis trict without deflate, but the motion was withdrawn at the request of Mr. Henderson, until resolutions regarding Cleveland's administration could be passed. The resolutions were then adopted. Cr. N. F. Ansel, of Greenville, mov "iat the rules of the House of Re itatives be adopted. Ev W. B. Kelly, of Barnwell, in a speech, moved that Cushing's Manual be adopted. [Great laughter.J Xo second was heard, and the rules of the House were adopted. Mr. G. W. Croft, of Aiken, offered the , following resolutions : Resolved, by the Democratic party of South Carolina in convention assem bled, That we have heard with pro found regret of the death of the Hon. S. J. Tilden, of Xew York. Resolved, That this illustrious citizen exemplified in his life the true patriot and devoted supporter of constitution al liberty, and that in his death the na tion has lost one ot her most eminent and useful statesmen. Resolved, That though by fraud de prived of the office of President, we still cherish him in memory along with Jefferson, Madison and Monroe and the other great statesmen that have held that high position, and have, by their wisdom and love of liberty, brought such lustre to the institutions of our country. Mr. Croft asked that the resolutions be adopted without reference to the committee. Adopted by acclamation. Mr. J. A. Iloyt, of Greenville, moved to amend Cid. llaskell's motion to refer resolutions "to a committee of two from each Congressional District" and to '?substitute one delegate from each county." Seconded by Mr. F. W. Daw son and adopted by acclamation. Mr. lt. I).Lee moved that the Slate officers be elected as follows : Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Sec retary of state. Comptroller General, Treasurer. Adjutant and Inspector General and Superintendent of Educa tion ami that each delegate vote as his name is called. Mr. A. T. Smythe moved to amend as follows; "The chairman of each dele gation to announce the vole of his dele gation." Amid erics of ??no !" the motion was withdrawn. Resolutions being in ord< r, there were numerous offered, the most of them being for amendments to the State Constitution and the Constitu tion <>?? the Democratic party. The principal one was offered by Mr. das. L. Orr : That hereafter the election for state Officers, Congressmen and Solici 59. <?o1 M Glover Jan 1, 'KG OIL tors be fleeted by primary. All were referred to the committee without de bate. A committee consisting1 of one from each county was then appointed 'on platform and resolutions. At 2 p. m. the convention took a re cess for two hours. The convention re-convened at i p. [ m. The number of visitors was greater than in the morning and all wore a! look of eagtr expectancy, while the delegates illy concealed their long re-1 [ pressed excitement. At each mention j I of Richardson the applause both from f ! the floor and gallery, was so great that j it interfered with the work of the con vention. After rapping the convention to or der, Genrllagood asked that each mem- \ ber in addressing the Chair would rise and announce his name and county, as j it was impossible for him to recognize faces in the farther part of the hall. The President suggested tha!: a treas urer be elected. Mr. J. Q. Marshall was nominated and elected by acclama-' \ tion. The members were assessed 50c. each to pay the expenses of the conven tion. On motion of Mr. W. J. Talbert, of Edgefield, all speeches were limited to I five minutes. The Chair announced in midst of a j deathly silence that nominations fori Governor were now in order. Almost j immediately Mr. C. P. Quattlebaum, of j Horry, arose and said: "I represent the independent republic of Ilorry. I desire to put in nomination, not a gen-; tleman of Horry, but of South Carolina! ?a man who was true to his party in the darkest days. I mean a farmer who supports the College and reflects 1 credit" upon it by his farming. Who I shall I name but W. D. Johnson, of Marion? I have never known Horry so united in her choice for her man for Governor." Mr. \V. J. Montgomery, of Marion, seconded the nomination." Mr. C. G. Dantzler, of Onmgeburg, nominated Gen. Edward McCrady, of Charleston, in a glowing speech" and bespoke the votes of the convention and mentioned him as progenitor of the "eight box law. Messrs. J. II. Hey ward, of Greenville, and W. H. Erawley, of Charleston, seconded the nomination. Mr. J. E. Rradley, of Abbeville,nomi nated John C. Sheppard, of Edgefield; seconded by Mr. B. R. Tillman. Mr. G. W. Brown, of Darlington, said: 1 arise to place before you for Governor Win. C. Coker, of Darlington, j He is not here at this hour, but is busy I at home, where he has ever been the; leader of his people. To him it mat-; ters little if you call him to the Chief : Magistracy of this State. Rut sum-; monses have come to him from all parts of South Carolina, and he will j not turn a deaf ear to that call. Seldom, i gentlemen, does the conservative Pee Dee ask for representation on the State j ticket. It asks it now for no unworth}': man. In war or in the civi^halls of v peace,'his manliness and virtue are well'' known. In conclusion, Mr. Drown read the resolutions of the Darlington Democracy urging the nomination of Mr. Coker. Mr. J. W. Moore, of Hampton, second ed the nomination of Mr. Coker. Mr. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, spoke as follows: We are here assembled as the representatives of the Democracy of South Carolina. The man who carries its banner should be above re proach. Our election this fall is but a forerunner of the national struggle of '88. It is our duty to see that he who is placed at the head of our party to hiin the people will flock with alacrity. He whom 1 shall name I believe will fill the bill. He is a farmer by pro fession, and will, therefore, see that the agricultural interest of South Carolina I are upheld. He will see to the educa tion of the poor boy. He comes from a line of people, from the Revolution until now, who have ever had the in terest of South Carolina at heart. Well informed in the financial affairs of the State, he is able to grapple with any financial issue that may arise, I pre sent a man of no sect or party, but a brave patriot, the silver-tongued orator of Clarendon?John Peter Richardson. (Loud and continued applause). The nomination was seconded by Mr. J. F. Rhame, of Clarendon. Mr. J. F. Hart, of York, said we are I collected together to select those who are to wear the honors. Honors are! not always given to those who have attained the highest, and those who I know him have watched him in small J things, and the man who attains great-1 ness in small things amidst n 'lassitudes is great. 1 am authorized by my dele- j gation to represent them on this door.! I nominate Hon. Giles J. Patterson, a 1 man. architect of his own fortune. In all relations of life, he has always j borne himself worthily and faithfully.1 Mr. D.U. Duncan, of Spartanburg,! seconded the nomination. Mr. (i. W. M. Williams, of Darn well, I seconded the nomination of Mr. Shep-j pard. Mr. J. C. Haskell, of Richland moved that nomination be closed. Carried. The President appointed as tellers D. S. Henih rson, J. L. Orr, W. .1. Mont gomery und -I. 15. Cappelman. The roll was called ami the votjngj commenced. The President announced the result : FI I IST UAL LOT. .1. P. Richardson.112' J.C.Sheppard.r?si W. c. Cuker. is G. .1. Patterson . '?'><> Ed. McCrady . 21? W. I). Johnson.25 Whole number of votes east, 'tis: necessary to u choice 110. Mr. Patterson's name was with drawn. The President, appointed as tellers : E. 15. Murray. G. W. Drown. ('. K. Saw yer and W. I.. Glaze. si-:coxi) r..\ Li.? ? !'. .1. P. Richardson. i:!T .1. P. Sheppard . . Mi W. C. Coker. . .. buj W. I >. Johnson. 2U Ed. McCradv. 15 Necessary to a choice I5U. Mr. John on's name was withdrawn by Mr.' Montgomery, lief ore a call could be nade for a third ballot, the delegates 'ommenced to change their votes. ' 1NGEBTJKG, S. C, THt The scene when the delegates* com menced changing their votes is beyond description. The first vote changed was that of Dr. A. X. Talley, the only member of the Richland delegation who voted for Sheppard. In a moment there was great confusion, members from all parts of the house rising and desiring to change their votes. The President, after difficulty, brought the convention to order, when the roll of counties was called, members then stating their change?some flocking to Coker, but the majority changing to Richardson. After gaeat delay, the President announced the vote as fol lows : Richardson, 172; Coker, 94;Sheppard, 50; McCradv, 1. Accessary to a choice, 159. . John Peter Richardson was then de clared the nominee. On motion of Mr. J. P. Blackwell, of Edgefield, sec6nded by Mr. ? G. W. Brown, of Darlington, the nomination was made unanimous. " Amid great excitement a motion was made and withdrawn to adjourn until 10 a. in. Thursday. Dr. Talley moved to adjourn until 8.30 a. m. Mr. \V. B. Kelley, of Ram well, moved to lay the motion'on the table. A division was called for and the motion to lay on the table prevailed. The Presid&t then announced that nominations for Lieutenant Governor were in order. Mr. Ira B. Jones, of Lancaster, nomi nated (Jen. W. L. T. Prince. Seconded by Mr. E. J. Kennedy, of Chesterfield. Mr. Ilaskell moved that in nomina ting merely announce the name, no speeches. Mr. Kelly, of Barnwell, moved to lay on table. Division was called for and motion was laid on the table. A motion for half-hour's recess was voted down. Mr. W. T. Brooks nominated Mr. C. J. C. Hutson. Seconded by Mr. C. E. Sawyer, of Aiken. Col. J. L. Orr, of Greenville, nomina ted Mr. W. Mauldin. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, of Marion. Balloting" was commenced. After ballot a scene similar to that after second ballot for Governor was repeat ed and counties again called. In spite of this numerous changes were made after roll call. Col. Prince being virtu ally out of the race, the delegates sup porting him divided between Hudson and Mauldin. The President and tellers becoming confused, on motion of Gen. Hagood another ballot was offered, but an nounced the result of the first bollot as follows: Mauldin.149 Hutson.138 Prince. 30 Gen. Prince's name was withdrawn. Motions to take a recess were drowned in cries of "ballot! ballot!", Mr. E. B. Murray, of Anderson, moved that members -be allowed to change,,.theSS rotes?f ter ballot. The President ruled Mr. Murray out of order. Mr. Murray insisted on his motion. Motion was made to lay on table, but the President again called Mr. Murray to order. Thesecond ballot was proceeded with. When Chester was called, the chairman of the delegation arose and asked that Chester's total vote be cast for Maul din. The President ruled it out of or der. The vote was as follows: Mauldin.169 Hutson.144 On motion of Mr. C. J. C. Hutson the nomination of Mr. Mauldin was made unanimous. Mr. Ilaskell, from Committee on Resolutions and Platform, said that the committee had not had time to do the work assigned them and asked that the convention adjourn until 9 a. m. to morrow. From all parts of the hall delegates arose trying to guin the attention of the Chair. Motion was put amid great confusion. Calls were made from all parts of the house. Mr. Ilaskell ob taining the lloor insisted on his mo tion. Mr. Buist amended by substitu ting 10 a. m. for 9 A. M. Carried. The Convention then adjourned un til 10 o'clock a. in. Thursday, at which hour the body was called to order by (Jen. Hagood. , A motion that nominations of the various candidates be made without speeches, was adopted. Nominations were then proceeded with. Mr. J. A. Hoyt, of Greenville, nominated Gen. W. W. Humphreys for Secretary of State. Mr. J. G. Clinkscales. of Anderson, seconded the nomination. Mr. T. Hal. Clark, of Kershaw, nomi nated Maj. W. Z. Leitner. Seconded by Mr. Brooks, of Edgefield, Mr. Jack son, of Chesterfield. Mr. Kagsdale, of Fairfield, Mr. Hopkins,of Richhuid. A ballot was held, which resulted as follows: Leitner.207 Humphreys.lu'J Numbers of votes ensi 310; necessary to a choice 159. Ou motion of Mr. Hoyt. of Green ville, the nomination of Major Leitner was made unanimous. Nominations being in order for Comptroller General. Mr.Ilaskell nomi nated W. E. Stoney, of Berkeley. On motion of Mr. Hcvward,of Green ville, the President cast the vote of the convention for W. E. Stoney, he not !icing opposed. Mr. I), s. Henderson, or Aiken. nomi nated for Attorney General Mr. Charles Richardson Miles, of Charleston. Mr. T. M. Gilland, of Williamsimrg, nominated Mr. J. II. Earle, of Sil inter. Mr. Kellv. of Barnwell, and Mr. (Jut land, of Fairfield.swmdcd Mr. Karies nomination. The ballot resulted as follows : Karle.!74 Miles.Ill N"umber of votes east. 315: ncccssan to a choice. 15$.. Mr. Buist. on behull of Charleston, moved tn make the nomination unani mous. Adopted. Mr. L. T. Izlar. ol 'Jarnwell. nomi nated Col. I. S. ikiinberg. of Barnwell. for Stale Treasurer. Mr. Orr. of Green ville, seconded the nominal ion. Mr. Croft, of Aiken, nominated Coi. J. 1'. Thomas, of Fairfield; seconded h\ Mr. Rutland, of Fairfield. Col. Marshall nominated Col. Bichard rRSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1 Singleton, of Riehland: seconded by Mr. C. St. G. Sinkler, of Berkeley. The President announced the ballot as follows : Bamberg.100 Thomas. 74 Singleton..-. 50 Number of votes cast, 314; necessary to a choice 158. On motion of Mr. Ilaskell, of Rich iandj the nomination was made unani mous. Mr. Brooks, of Edgefield, said: I place, in nomination for Adjutant and Inspector General, Carolina's honored son?a hero of two wars?Gen. A. M. Manigault. ? Mr. Mockbee, of Chester, nominated Col. I, G. MoKissick, of Union. A jSpartanburg delegate nominated Mr. Hugh L. Farley, of Spartanburg. Seconded bv Mr. Duncan, of Spartan burg. Mr, Marshall, of Eichland, Mr. Smith, of Bjbrry, and Mr. Sparkman, of George town, seconded Gen. Manigault's nomi nation. The vote on the first ballot, after numerous changes, was: Manigault.15G Farley.150 McKissick. 7 Number of votes cast 313; necessary to a'choice 157. Mr. McKissick was withdrawn by I Mr. Thamas, of Union. I In the midst of cheers for Manigault i and Farley, the cry of "ballot! ballot!" was raised. The second ballot resulted as follows: Manigault.162 Farley.150 Number of votes cast 118; necessary to a choice 100. Amidst excitement, it was moved to make the nomination unanimous. Agreed to. ' Gen. Jas. F. Izlar nominated for Superintendent of Education Col. A. Coward. Seconded by Mr. Davie, of Chester. Mr. E. A. Childs, of Pickens, nomina ted Col. Jas. II. Rice, of Union. Second ed by Mr. Howell. of Colleton. The ballot resulted as follows : Rice.180 Coward.128 fNumber of votes cast 114; necessary a choice 158 On motion of Mr. J. F. Hart, of York, motion to make the nomination nanimous was carried. Notices of time and place of the meet ings of the Congressional Conventions were given. Most of them met in the Convention Hall immediately after ad journment. Mr.-Ilaskell, from the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, sent in a report. He stated that while there waS.a difference of opinion among some of the members of the committee, there would be no minority report, but that each member would state his differences on the lloor of the Conven *? a** tunpointed the i'ollow ffitte?tb notify the suc??lful calculates of their nomination, and ask them to address the Convention: Messrs. 1). S. Henderson, J. L. Orr, R. C. Barklev, G. W. Rrown and W. R. Black well. At 1.45 P. M. a motion was made to adjourn until 3 o'clock, which was carried. On the opening of the Conven tion, at 3 o'clock Mr. Ilaskell submit ted the report of the Committee on Platform and Resolutions. The platform was taken up for con sideration, and Capt. F. W. Dawson said that he observed that the commit tee, while conforming the instrument very closely to the platform of 1884, had omitted the civil service plank, which was first adopted in 1882 and re affirmed by the Convention of 1884. He therefore proposed an amendment which restored the civil service clause as it existed in the former platform and made an earnest argument in its support. He said that the omission would be calculated to place the De mocracy of South Carolina in antago nism to the policy upon which Mr. Cleveland had been elected President of the United States, and he appealed to the Convention to hesitate before adopting a course which woidd in effect be construed as a rebuke to the national Democratic party and the ad ministration of President Cleveland. Messrs. Kelly, of Barn well. Murphy, of Colleton, and Barber, of Chester, spoke in favor of the amendment; while Messrs. Clarke, of Kershaw, Mur ray, of Anderson, and Ilaskell, of Rich land, spoke on the other side. A mo tion to table the amendment was then lost by a vote of 153 nays to 149 yeas. The amendment was then adopted. The following is the platform as adopted by the convention. The Democratic party of South Caro lina in State Convention assembled, re i affirming their allegiance and devotion ! to the principles of the Democratic party, declare the following to be the principles and policy of the Democrat '. ic party in state and Federal affairs : First. Wise und just legislation; the impartial administration of equal laws; ellieiency with economy in every de partment of the state government. Second. Popular education is the bul wark of free institutions. Liberal sup port for the public schools for the whole people. Third. The present protective tariff tuxes the many for !he benefit of the favored few. The duties on imports should be decreased. An earlj repeal of the duly on cotton ties, and the ma chinery used in the manufacture of cotton anil wool, ami on tools and agri cultural implements, will stimulate manufactures and be a measure of re lied' to the farm rs of the count ry. Fourth. The public credit. National und state, must be maintained. Fifth. In tho conduct of alfairs in tlti.- Stale the Democrat?) have been aetu >ted b\ the desire to promote the greatest good to the State. Democrat ic unity is public safely ami private security. S'\'h. In the Slate, justice and ei|ii id;? for ail. to insure harmony and "oo- will between the races. In the I ni n no sectionalism in policy or feeling: an indissoluble union of inde rue! Ilde states; one I'ag, one country. He destiny. Seventh Civil service reform. Ap Htcvr SSO. " PKIC pointments to minor offices under tests that will indicate the qualifications of tiie applicant, promotion. by merit, a fixed tenure of office and no* removals except for cause. The nominees of the Convention (ex cept General Manigault, who was not in Columbia) were now introduced, and each made an appropriate speech. The Committoe on Resolutions to i whom were referred various resolu-, tions amending the Constitution as to the mode of selecting the candidates, respectfully submits the following re port. The following amendment, they, recommend shall be adopted as a sub stitute forallthe proposed amendments as referred to them : Amend Article XII by adding there-vi to the following : "Each Congressional District or judicial circuit in this State j shall be at liberty to adopt the method j of primary election instead of the con- j vention plan for nominating candi dates for Congress or Solicitor, provid- j edsuch method be determined upon by, a convention regularly called in the manner hereinbefore specified, for that purpose among others. If such method, be adopted, the convention adopting the same shall fix the time when, and prescribe the rules under which, such election shall be held: Provided, That such primary election shall be held in each county composing such district or circuit: Provided, further, That no election either for delegates to a con vention or under the primary plan shall be hereafter held prior to the first day of September in every year. This report elicited no debate and was agreed to. there being no minority report. The Convention, by An overwhelm ing vote, ref used to lay on the table, and amendments proposed were then adopted. A batch of adverse reports were then submitted. Colonel Ilaskell, representing a mi nority of the committee, moved to ta ble the unfavorable report on the reso lution favoring a Constitutional Con vention and to take up the resolution. After a parliamentary tilt between Messrs. Ilaskell and Smythe, the mo tion was lost, and the unfavorable re port adopted in an oil-hand manner. There was an unfavorable report on Mr. Murray's resolution providing for a general speech-making day for all candidates for election in the counties, and prescribing a-canvass of the State before the meeting of the State Con vention by all candidates for State oilices. Mr. Murray moved to table the re port and take up the resolution. lie argued that the views of candidates .should be known before not after the nomination. The Convention, however, refused to ?take up the resolution and adopted the committee's unfavorable report. The resolution providing for the noinination.of all State officers, Con gressmen and Solicitors by primary was also unfavorably reported, but on motion of Colonel Orr it was taked up for consideration and caused quite a debate. Mr. Henderson moved to table the original resolution. The roll was called and the State pri mary proposition was tabled by the decisive vote of 174 to (J(J. This disposed of the reports before the Convention. Colonel Orr moved that the Commit tee on Resolutions be discharged. A motion was interposed to adjourn sine die. There was thereupon a great hubbub, which at last ceased sufficient ly for Colonel Orr to continue. He said that he made the motion to bring out an amendment to the Constitution providing for representation in Con vention in proportion to the number of Democratic votes cast at elections. Colonel Ilaskell, of Columbia," and Colonel Croft, of Aiken, opposed the change. On a viva voce vote the proposed amendment was lost by a large majori ty vote against it. Colonel Henderson being called to the chair, Colonel Ilaskell offered the customarv resolutions of thanks to the officers of the Convention, which in this ease at least were thoroughly de served. They were unanimously adopted in committee of the whole and presented by Colonel Henderson to President Hagood, who upon receiving them said: "Gentlemen of the Convention : I thank you for the kindly feelings ex pressed in your resolutions and con gratulate you upon the work you have done. In my opinion it has been wise and judicious, and will redound to the i credit of the Democracy of South Caro ; Una. 1 bid you heartily a pleasant re , turn to your homes." j The gavel fell and at ii.85 p. in., the i Convention of lSW ended its labors. ; The following arc the nominations I made: j For Governor?John 1\ Richardson, i of( larcndon. i For Lieutenant Governor?W. L. ' .Mauldin. of Greenville. I For Attorney General?Joseph II. ? Karle, ol'Sumlcr. For Secretary ol State?W. Z. Leit ner. ol Korshaw. , Comptroller General -W. K. Stoncy. of Berkley. Treasurer?I. S. Hamberg, of Rarn we.ll. Superintendent of Education?Jas. II. I'ice. of I 'limn. Adjutant ami Inspector General A. M. Maiii'-'aull. of Georgetown. .\ KeiunrlcaMc Sli>ry. Mr. ?!. T. Bailey, better known as Whack Bailey of Augusta, tells a story about a remarkable occurrence in ihi> j ( ounty recently, which nettles the qiics ' lion as to which has the hardesl skull, a negro or a noal. lie -a\s a iicto had taken lodging for the nigh I in an old barn, and the goal mining in later, rush ed upon the negro and commenced lo pound !''m "i! Ibc bead. The negro ?juieily slep! on au I I he g< ai continued I his haltering until h< fell dead. The negro was surprised nexi morning to liud beside him a dead goat. The negro suffered no oilier inconvenience than a j slight headache during tin- day.?Grecn i wood Tribune. It E ?1.50 PER ANNUM. FEARFUL FOREST FIRES. TERRIBLE DEVASTATION IN WISCON SIN AND MICHIGAN. Several Town? Destroyed und others in Imminent Danger?Many Farm House* llttmcil?Pamlllex Compelled to Move Into the Field* With their Household Goods. Chicago, August 9.?Late advices from the section of Wisconsin devastated by forest lires yesterday place the loss bv the burning of the village of Spen cer at near $400,000, instead of-$200,000, as first reported. There was a large fire in Marshall's, 150,000 feet of chain stock at Wcbister's factory being de stroyed. The town was saved by hard work. A dispatch from Nedlsville says: ilGreat fears are expressed in the city on account of the extensive forest fires which are within four Miles of the city and coming nearer. The Mayor and council have ordered the fire companies to be ui readiness at any moment. Hewittsville, seven miles West of here, was burned to the ground yesterday. The loss not been estimated yet, but will be very great. Delsdam, six miles South of here, is also in imminent dan ger. If ram does not fall inside of twen ty-four hours it is feared this city will also sutler greatly." Milwaukee, August 9.?A late dis patch from Marquett, Michigan, to the Evening Wisconsin, says the city is in dauger of destruction by the forest fires, which make the air densely smoky. Pendell's slaughter house, iti the city limits, has been destroyed and the nitro glycerine works of the Lake Superior Powder Company are surrounded by lire. Men arc lighting the (ire with des peration. j Au opportune change of wind saved the new city park at Presque Isle yes ' tcrday. The day is oppressively hot and ' the lire lighters are suffering greatly. At Applcton the lire at midnight de stroyed the paper mill of Richmond Bros., causing a loss ofi660.000; insurance $35,000. . At Mdlsvillc the lires have been burn ing in the woods in that vicinity for scv errl days. At Hewittsville, ten miles from Mills villc, the saw mill, boarding house, and every building connected therewith was burned. Farm houses in the neighbor-? hood were burned and many families were compelled to move to the fields with their household gOQds. Fires are still rasing South, West and North of Millsville. destroying grain and farm buildings. Particulars are difficult to get. SAWUEL TILDEN DEAD. Condolence from tiio'l'rusitivut tu the Family oftthe Tarty Leader. Vonkebs, Ijp, Y., August 4.?Samuel ,T. Tilden died at Groystono this" morning at ten minutes before 9 o.clock. He had been enjoying his usual good health up to last Saturday evening. While sit ting on the stoop of his residence after sundown on that evening he was taken with a slight chill, which settled on his stomach and bowels, producing iutlama tiou, from which he suffered all night. On Sunday he was slightly better and was able to ride out. On Sunday even ing he felt much worse and continued to grow weaker, but until last night there were no fears of the consequences. This morning it became apparent that the end was near- Dr. Charles E. Simmouds and Miss Gould, a relative of Tilden, were at his bedside a few moments be fore Tilden died. He tried to speak, but only moved his lips, failing to make any sound. He passed away quietly and peacefully. j Washington, August 4.?The Presi dent has sent the following telegram. ''To Colonel .Samuel J. Tilden, Jr., Grcij stone, Youkers, X. )'. *T have this moment learned of the sudden death of your illustrious relative, Samuel J. Tilden, and hasten to express my individual sorrow in an event by which the SUitc of New York has lost her most distinguished son and the na tion one of its wisest and most patriotic counsellors. (Signed) ''Gkover Cleveland." New Yokk, August 4.?As soon as the news of Tildcn's death was received ! in Yonkers there was a good deal ol ex 1 eilcmcnt over it. Instantly the Hags of I the city buildings and newspaper ollices j were displayed at half mast, and expres sions of res!ret were heard on all sides j at the death of the eminent statesman, i It is said he had mil been feeling well ; for several days. A Maslier Punished. Last week three or four young mcu went down from near Cowpens to take in Chiton. They went through the factorv, ami one of the crowd, named Henderson, tried to get up a llirtation with a young lady in the factory, she met hi.- advances by hurling a missile at his head. In a toweruii; tage hu rush ed upon her i" punish her. but (lieover seer interfered and had him pul out. They laid around the town until the hand- were dismissed when the youug j reprobates went to the girl's house and I frightened her mother and sisters by their vehement violence. The indignant citizens soon got Ingeihcr and Hogged them out of town. If the facts areas we have learned them, ihcy well deserve I he punishment lhe\ received. It is a pity thai ?ome lar and feathers were not ci i dent to adorn the would-be mash er. -SiKirtauburg Herald. f'oi-rri-l. The New Vor!; star say.-: that the Democrats .-mould refuse nomination to every man who vote' against a revision of the tariff at the hist session of Con gress. They prevent the Democratic j majority, from fulfilling the promises given l?V the party to the voter.; who made i;rover Cleveland President. The star publishes the names of the New York Congressmen who oppose tariff revision and calls upon the voters ? to see that the) ate leftat home