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VOL. III, MANNING, CLARENDON COUNTY, S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER ,1I ; O 0 JEFF DA IS AT I 3ACO . HE 31AKES A TRII..PH L MARCH T( THE GEORGIA F-AIR. A Continued Ovation Along Ils Fatir, Jouracy--Row He Was Received 1y ti Staunch People of the Enplre Stam: Splendid Reception Throughout. MAcos, October 24.-Ex-Presiden Davis, accompanied by Mrs. Davis, Mis Winnie Davis and Mrs. Hays, of Memphis, reached here this evening a 5 o'clock under the escort of the specia committee that left here Sunday. Fron the time the car left Biloxi until it reached Macon the pathway was on< streak of flowers. All along the Jie crowds of men, women and chidrer flocked to the train to catch a glimpse oi Mr. Davis, but he was too feeble to re spond. Only at Americus did he ap pear on the platform and that was for a few minutes. A committee from there met the train at Smithville and prevailed on him to do this. The party was joined at Montgomery by the mayor and a large delegation of citizens when the party came on through to Macon. Long be fore the train arrived here the depot and area around it was packed with a dense crowd estimated at forty thousand. When the car rolled under the shp 1 a yell went up that could be beard for miles. It was a long tin before Mr. Davis and his party could be gotten oi. The assistance of the police had i be called in. Then the difficulty was not lessened much. The presence of Mr. Davis in the carriage was the signal for a discharge of fire works all over the city. It was simultaneous and illumi nated the whole town. The enthusiasm knew no bounds. Along the lines blazed illuminated signs, such as "Welcome, Honored Chief!" and the like. Mr. Davis gave way to his sensations and wept. Fre quently the march was interrupted on account of the crowd blockading the street, and it was fully an hour after the train stopped before he reaced the home of Col. J. M. Johnson, where he will remain during his visit. In the large crowd that thronged the line of the march were many one-armed and one legged veterans, gathered from various sections. Mr. Davis is feeble, but from weak ness caused by an unclosed wound re ceived in the Mexican war. He makes his last journey to meet old Confeder ates, upon the'understanding that noth ing will be required of him to tax his strength. He will not be allowed to make a weg urgent the demand on mm, nor can the p'pr cEir k his hand. All must be content to see him and have him among them. His spirit is willing, but his failing strength restrains him. MAcos, Ga., October 25.-Rain bc gan falling about noon to-day, and while it didn't particularly effect what might be termed the Davis part of the programme it kept a good many people from going to the park. Yet there was quite a large attendance and the result was the typical fair scenes. The streets of the city pre sented quite a lively appearance. The Johnston mansion is, of course, the centre of attractien, as being the " temporary home of the city's distin guished guests. All the members, f the Davis party were pretty well fatigued by their long journey, and as a result there were no very early risers about Captain Johnston's home this morning. Mr. Davis remained quietly at the house all day, resting upon his bed or upon a lounge during most of the time. Shortly before 11l o'clock the .gcntle men who were to escort Mrs. Davis, Mrs. HaS's-and Miss Winnie Davis to the park called at the Johnston house. The drive to the grounds was without particular event. The streets were quite full of people and at different places along, the route there was considerable enthusasm manifested. The band played "Dixie" as the carriages drove into the gronnuds, and there was a good deal of cheering by the crowds. The carriages drove to the band stand, a short distance from the fair headgaar ters, and directly in front of the little cottage which has been furnished and appropriately decorated for a temporary home for Mr. Davis and the members of his party while on the grounds. THE PIr1ENETATION TO MRBS. DAVIs. After more music from the band, President Northen introduced Colonel Tom Hardeman, who, with the eloquence for which he is so justly noted, intro *ducEd the ladies to the vast crowd, and then, on the part of Macon citizens, pre sented to Mrs. Davis a beautiful silver bowl. Mss5. DAVIs REPLIEs. At the conclusion of Colonel Harde man's remarks, Mrs. Davis rose, and, in a few words, expressed her thanks for the remembrance and her gratification at the hearty reception. President Northen then said that the State Fair association would feel bad if left out in these rejoicings, and intro duced Vice-President Waddell, whc turned to Mrs. Hays, and, on behalf ol the association, presented her with ia handsome diamond brooch. This con eluded the exercises on the stand, and the various persons who had occupied seats there were introduced to Mrs. Davii and her daughters. The ladies were then taken to the little cottage, whict has been placed at their disposal, whern an informal reception was held. Ther. was a great crush, everybody making at effort to be the first to greet the di.stin. guished ladies. It took three policemer to sep the people from crowdingin ar completely filling the house. There~ was no red tape about the reception.A the people filed in they were in'roducc by President Northen, or some other o the prominent gentlemen, upon whorn fell the pleasant duty of acting as ec.:'' to the guests of khceday. For more ti-' an hour the people croiwded in th i house. Mrs. awis and her Clu had a plesant word for c. alh, and 1i affair was a most deiightfal one.3 Winnie was considerably fatigued bo.i reception, and at its conclusion was es ried back to Captain Johnston's. LX other members of the party took laneVs in the cottage. The lunch was an elah orate one. Among those present wer afs Davs, Mrs Hays, PreideA Northern, Governor and Miss Gordon, Col nci 11. C. Park, Superintendent |Nisbett, Mrs. E. C. Greer and Miss Fan nie Greer, Mrs. Wm. H. Ross, Mrs. Miller, of Columbus. Judge T. Nisbett, M. Hape. of Harnille, ad Mr. Bacon, oL f sothwen Geomia. who was~ a class wat of ftr. Davis a Ct Wa Poit. It wO' k When Mrs. Davis and Ms. 'y's M th g:ound and re turnecd to Cresct Hi.1 After a quiet dinner, the lady mem bers of the Davis family began to make ready for the Thalian Club German and reception, given la honor of Miss Winnie. This was the social event of the week, and a most delightful affair it was. The Volunteers' armory, at which the german was given, was elaborately decorated . and the scene was a hehati ful ene. Here were gathe-red the leading society people of Macon, and their guests from all parts of the South Beautiful women, Landsomely dressed, made the assemblege a brilliant one, one which was an henor to the occasion. Mrs. Davis and Mibs Winnie, were escort ed to the armory by Captain Johnston. Mrs. Hays did not attend. The german was led by Mr. W. H. Fe;ltn, Jr. A pleasant incident was the presentation to Miss Winnie of a beautiful brooch, as a souvenir of the occasion. It was the gilt of the Thalian Club, and the pre sentation was made by Major William Henry Ross, president of the club, in a few remarks. The dancing was kept up until after midnight. TIE DEaTITL GIFT. The fruit bowl presented to Mrs. Davis is one o:f the handsomest pieces of silverware ever manufactured. When the Macon colamittee iirst went to Beauvoir, some of the members were struck with tbc fact that while many beautiful gifts had been presented to Mr. Davis and Miss Winnie at different times, Mrs. Davis had not been the re cipient of quite so much attention of this nature. They at once determined that Macon should be heard from, and the result was the order for this beauti ful souvenir. The bowl,. which is prob ably eight inches in diamter, redst upon a silver tray, upon which is inscribed the words: Mrs. Jeffer-on Davis, from the citi zens of Macon, October 15th, 1837. The diamond brooch presented to Mis. Hays is in the shape of a crescent, and contains thirteen diamonds. It is an exquisite specimen of the jeweler's art. It is the gift of the State Fair asso ciation through its directors, and Mr. Pearce Horn has been largely instru mental in its purchase. It cost about $200. The Thalian Club's favor was a com bination hair pin and brooch. It is a star and crecent, consisting of dia monds, rubies and emeralds, set in gold. 3.acoN, GA., October 2.-At 2 o'lock to-day t:e old veterans drew up in line in front of the Lanier House, and marched to the Johnston mansion, where Jeff Davis is stopping during his stay in Macon, and from there he .vas escorted to the Fair grounds, where he made a brief speech and reviewed the remnant soldiers. In the course of his addr ss, he said: "Friends and Brethren: I am like that flag, torn and tattered by storms and years. I love it for its own sake; I love it for yours; I love it as a memento of what your fathers did, and hoped that you would do. There are a great many things that I would like to say, rut my physical condition will not admit of it. I wish my arms were large and long enough to embrace you all at once. God bless you." At this juncture Governor Gordon arose amidst wildest enthusiasm and welcomed the ex-1resident to the State, and in behalf of the people of Macon. Brief speeches were made by Senator Colquitt and others. Macos, Ga., October 27.-To-day was wet and sloppy. The city has been well filled, and every train brings 'in new arrivals. Mr. Davis and party were pre vented from going to the park to- lay and participating in the scenes and inci dents of the day, on account of the weather. Thia was a great disappoint ment to the crowd, although every veteran saw him yesterday "at home." All wanted to see him again to-day, but it w-as not deemed prudent for him to leave the house. Mr. D. vis cannot attend the Athens fair; his physicians i.Hnk it would seri ously endJanger his lif. Mrs. Hays and Miss Winnie have accepted the invita tion tendered them by the Athenaeum of that city to attend a complimentary re ception in their honor, and will leave Saturdlay morning for Athens. They will be the guests of Mrs. Howell Cobb. Mir. and Mrs. Davis will return home on that day. The managcment of the Academy of Music tendered a complimentary per formance to Mr. Davis and party, in luding Governor Gordon, Senator Col quit and other disiinguished gentlemen. Mrs. Bowers in "Lady Audley's Secret" was the programme. A Le'af from the Book of the Fast. BETLOOr, May 27, 1871.-The long deferred wish has been accomplished. I have seen and conversed with President Davis. At last! Tears dim my eyes as I realize that a great desire has been at taned. I am writing history for you, my children, and your mother tells you now of her interview with the in "whom she most delights to honor;" tells you of one President, Jeffersen Davis, dearer, jar dearer now, in the hour of defeat, than he was when Chief Magistrate of the Southern Confederacy. How I sympathized with our fallen chieftain in his degradation when he was taken through the streets of Augusta guardedI, no woman in that+ ho-ur of peril daring to wave ~ her ~ handehief to him or make sign of sympuathy-'an boar h~t the cs e irig pass- by "o fo fa ofh .i i 6. I cou d nothng else~ for yo'u, '2 y * resiu, we del all we could. Vn ' n~red o'ur o 0or- you-cur blacek-ey ed, seiv-Laire. ittle boy whom we uver dreamecd o' miling' for our .successful P'reside:nt. 1? his change of fortune we felit honored is thus connecting ourselves with him. I read of his incarceration in Fortress was proud of "our President." He is s< quietly elegant, so perfectly self-pos sessed; not handsome, but bearing abou him that unmistakable air of a gentle man, without which, for me, the hand somest face would have no attraction During our convcrsvtion Mr. Davis re marked to me that "he had great faitI in the Southern women-that they woult train their boys right," adding as L< placed his hand upon Jeff's head, "i' will all come out right. I may not live to see it. but it is not in the nature o God to allow the best people ho eve] made to remain permanently under the rule of the meanest." That remark gave me the key to understand why it has noi for one moment occurred to me to ren der the homage of kissing his hand as ) had the night before said I would be willing to do. President Davis was the courtly, elegant gentleman, but not per feet, as that remark indicated. I do not wonder after his tre-a ment that he should talk so; but he is mistaken, ve are not the best, nor arc the lYa.itees the worst people God ever made. As we bade him good bye, numbers continuing to call, he again expressed his appreciation of the compliment I had paid him, and alluded to the circum stance under which Jeff had been named, increasing the value of the com pliment. Mr. Davis drew Jeff to him and kissed him, and also kissed Mary, who was elegantly dressed and looking beautifully. I shook hands with him and left hoping that this would not be the last opportnity I should have of seeing "our President." I have had no President since then, and until a South ara man, not a Radical, presides in the White ion.e I will acknowledge none. The bone of contention, negro slavery, Eas been removed, and all may yet be well. Not long since the Pennsylvania Legislature donated a large sum of money fc- removing the Confederate lead in that State, and from my heart I thank them. Among the distinguished men who called on Mr. Davis I observed Governor Tekins who has just returned from En rope, General Lafayette McLaws, Gen )ral Stovall, and General Harris with Dr. Dugas. Editors Chronicle: AUGTSrA, October 21, 1887.-The ibovo was written sixteen years ago. My ittle boy is a man now. He does not now that I publish this, my interview with "our President," but he generally ,inks "mamma knows best." Mr. Davis is an old gentleman now. I have never seen him since. Now, as then, I would render him homage. As in the ong ago "I did all I could," so now I ;end this leaf from my journal, and with .t invoke God's blessing upon the ex President of the Confederate States. Mus. J. J. THoMAs. DI O' TIHANKSGIVING. The .Atuui- I'rocltam.iuion by the I'resi den-t--hiu.day. the 24th Day of Novemn: ber Atppointed. WssmNGroN, October 25.-The fol Lowing proclamation was issued late this Ifternoon: A rROcLAMATLoN. S By the President of the United States: The goodness and mercy of God which ave followed the American people dur ing all the days of the past year claim their grateful recognition and humble acknowledgment. By His omnipotent power He has protected us from war and estilence and from every national alamity. By His gracious favor the E.rth has yielded generous return to the labor of the husbandman, and every path of honest toil has led to comfort and e-ntentment. By His loving-kindness th hearts of our people have been re plenished with fraternal sentiment and patriotic endeavor, and by His unerring gidance we have been directed in the way of national prosperity. To the end th we may with one ac ord testify our gratitude for all these blessings, I.. Grover Cleveland, Presi ent of the United States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the twenty-fourth day of November next, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by all the people of the land. On that day let all secular work and em ployment be suspended, and let our pe ple assemble in their accustomed pices of worship, and with prayer and songs of praise give thanks to our Heavenly Father for all that he has done for us; while we humbly implore for giveness of our sins and the continuance of His mercy. Let fa mihies and kindred be reunited on that day, and let their hearts, filled with kindly cheer and affectionate re miniscence, be turned in thankfulness to the Source of all their pleasures and the Giver of all that makes the day glad and oyous, and in the midst of our worship nd our happiness let us remember the~ poor, the needy and the unfortunate; and by our gifts of charity and ready benevolence let us inczrease the number of those who, with grateful hearts, shall join in our thanksgiving. In witness whereof I have set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto fixed. Done at the city of Washington, this 25th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1887, and of the Independence of the United States the 112th. GRsovEn CLEVErAYD. By the President: Thos. F. Bayard, Secretary of State. The Ori;;ia of t he Word "B3oo~le." The word '-boodie" has gone into the United States language. Eastern news apers, even those of Boston, use i vithout qjuotation marks. We believe the word originally appeared in the Commercial Giazeite in a report of the great American Exl'oss rubbery in Cin einnati se'verel y os ago. One Sunday~ afternoon a od-h'rs wagon was driver up the office on Riace street, a small iron~ travelng safe loaded on and taken across the river into K~entucky and ritled. Larry Htzen, the famous old detective, employed by the Eapress Company to work up the case, and he succeeded ir recovering most of the money. Whe:: met by a reporter at the police station fter the lucky canture Hazen threw in his hands in happ'y mood and exclimn. "We've got the "booale!" The word was afterwards used to denote mone~y ased for dishonest purposes in lcx politics, and disreputable politicians ia the city and State came to be known as "boodlers" and their party as the "boodle party." The word spread in usage and is now common throughou the onty.-Cincinnati Commercial. his relcase-taught my children never to omit the prayer of "I pray God for the release of President Davis," and I echoed Mirs. Downing's touching appeal when she begged that Johnson "would give to us Jeff Davis back again; release him for a Christmas present and thus accomplish what he never had done-the subjugd ion of the Southern women." When at length "hope deferred had made the heart sick," the glad tidings were flashed through the country, "Jeff Davis has been released." I thanked God and wept for joy, and Horace Greeley is one Yankee for whom I retain a warm place in my heart. Whatever the motive, I thank and honor him for that one action, which ennobled his life. I hope I may live to see and thank him for giving security for "our President." A seleet committee of the New York Union League called a meeting to take action upon Mr. Greely's conduct. Rte pl;ing to their letter he dared them to expel im." He began his letter: "Gentlemen, I shall not attend your meeting this evening. I have an engage meat out of town and shall keep it. I do not recognize you as capably of judging, or even f ally apprehending me. You evidently regard me as a weak sen timentalist, misled by a maudlin philos ophy. I arraign you as narrow-minded blockheads. That was a bold letter. I attended a club meeting at on Thursday night. While conversing with Mr. Carter he quietly remarked that Mr. Davis was iu Augusta. "What, Presi dent Davis?" I said, in tones of glad surprise. He told me "yes." '-I will certainly go the city in the morning and take Jeff with me," I romark d. Later in the evening a group consisting of Mr. Carter and others were conversing. Others joined us, to whom I told the good news, and there was a ring of ex uttation and pride in my voice as I told them "Jeff Davis was in Augusta." Looking up I saw that one of our North ern guests was seated near me; but what cared I, as I remarked: "I am so anxi ous to see him-I do so honor and reverence his name." "Mr. Davis owes the estimation which the Southarn peo ple hold him in to his long imprison ment," remarked Mr. Carter. This piqued me. "You must admit that he paid a high price to. gain this admira tion," I replied. "Yes," he admitted, "but Jeff Davis ought to thank God for his being a prisoner. Had this not been the case he would have gone to his grave unhonored and unsung." "Why, Mr. Carter, I am astonished," Ireplied, "but I confess, I cannot argue coolly with you, I only know that his long impris onment has ends -red him to all true Southern women. Mr. Davis has faults. as who has not?" Just then some ore called Mr. Brace to form a quadrille, and then I expos ulated with Mr. Carter, who is a minis ter, for speaking in disparaging terms of of bittcrness I could not prevent, I r. arked, "One might possibly iengine ar. Davis as going to his grave un onor;:d and unsung by Soutnern peo ple, when we see Confederate officer? ignore the title which is their highest honor. Why, were I a man who had been in service, I should claim my rank, frtm a corporal to a major general, as the badge of distinction by which I should v;ish to be known by all men." Alluding to my remark, "that Mr. Davis called the Southern women "the dear daughters of his people,"' Mr. Carter said, "That was so much like Mr. Davis." "Why do you object to it?" said - I. for by this time all the enthusiasm of my nature was aroused; "-ou are a miister; you speak of your congrega tion as your people, they are more yours; than mine; just so, Mr. Davis alluded to the Southern people as his people; they are more his thani yours, and I delight to love, to honor and reverence him. Mr. Davis is the only man living whom. [ should feel willing to kiss the band of ad feel honored in so doing." I smiled as I realized how far my wo man's love of hero worship, combinedI with my indignation, had carried me,I ad our conversation was changed by mutual consent, not until Mr. Carterhad epressed a sulliciently high opinion of Mr. Davis to satisfy even my wish to do bim homage. Yesterday morning Turner rcde into the city and Jeff and I drove in the buggy. We hoped to see Mr. Davis. | The morning was beautiful, and asi memories of the past-the Confederate past-thronged my mind, they werei softened by the presence of beautiful ! nature. Jeff and I talked, and he sang snatches of little songs, and as we drove through the "Double Branches" w watched the fish as th<-y glided by, and my heart had a singularly uplifted feel ing and an ever present sense of the' goodness of God. Arriving in the city I read that Presi dent Davis would have a reception from twelve until two o'clock. Accompanied bv Turner, Jeff and Mary Vason, we ciled at the Planters' Hotel Colonel Snead met us at the door, and we waited a few moments until a party who had been introduced finished their conversa tion. "Is that President Davis?" I en-i quired, as I saw a gentleman bow to an introdction. "Yes, wouldn't you have known him by his picture?" "No," I replied, "he is much better looking younger looking." Just then the Presi dent turned, and Colonel Snead intro duced us. I shook hands with him, and for the moment forgot all else in the reat content of an accomplished hope ~rawing my little boy to mse I intro duced him as "Jeff Davis Thomas." He! took Jeff' s hand in his, drew him closely to him and held there, with his arrm around him, "I cannot tell you madame, how highly I appreciate this compliment," said he. My heart warm ed at his reception of Jeff, and I added, "You will understand how dear you are o the 'deatr daughters of your people,' as you so gracefully term us, when I ex "an to y ou that our little boy was named for yon the afternoon you passed though Augusta a prisoner. We could do nothing ctse to show our sympathy, and wehonored ourselivses in calling him for 'u. "My dear madamse,' he rlied:, .I armreciate the compljiruent so muel2 theinre." We continued the conversa ton a jew moments longer', but- during t~at time s oul had met with soal and .I hiak I undmerstand his character better .han I did bef ore. We withdrew to permit other intro. ductions, and as I stood and contrasted his erect ngure and graceful bearing wh those who were presented to him, I IN HOMAGE OF TILE IERO LEE. LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OF THE A - MONUMENT AT RIcHMOir - A Pageant and a Celebration W r'v "%F the Great Chieftain in Whose Xoinor tere Made--Wade Hampton Ma-.hail the Day. RICHMOND, VA., October 27.-In spite of the rainy weather the city this morn ing soon showed signs of interest in the coming ceremonies, the crowd being the largest seen here in a great many years. At a very early hour the sound of drum and bugle noted the preparations for the grand parade. Before 10 o'clock the rain had temporarily ceased, but the clouds remained unbroken and threaten ing. People, however, seened not to notice this, but had apparently made up their minds to carry out the programme of the day in all its details, "rain or shine." The visiting military force consists of two corps of cadets, one from the Vir ginia Military Institute and the other from the Blacksburg Agricultural and Mechanical College, two regiments of Virginia infantry, three companies of cavalry, four companies of artillery, two companies of infantry from North Caro lina and one from Maryland. Besides these there are several camps of Con federate veterans from diflerent parts of the State and six hundred veterans of the Maryland Line. The latter arrived here this morning and their appearance on the street, with the Marine Band of Washington at the head of the line, created considerable interest, and they were everywhere greeted with enthusi asm. Four professors and fifty-five students arrived this morning from the Washing ton and Lee University. 'General R. E. Lee was at the time of his death presi dent of the institution and was succeed ed by his son, General G. W. Custis Lee, who is now president. Owing to the recent illness of the latter he was unable to participate in to-day's cere monies, but his brothers, General W. H. F. Lee (popularly known as Roony Lee) a)A1 Captain Robert E. Lee, are hc-e. 'The only other immediate mem bers of the family are two daughters, who are at present in Europe. At a few minutes before 11 o'clock, everything being in readiness, the pro cession began to move. At the head of the line, after detach ments of mounted police, came the chief marshal of the day, General Wade Hampton, riding side by side with Governor Fitzhugh Lee, both superbly amounted. Then followed the Governor's staff, bi I udr.i; and the assist ant marshals. Next in succesidv came the Virginia Confederate veteran camps, the veterans of the Maryland Line, the volunteer infantry of Virginia and North Carolina, the artillery and then all the various civic organizations, emnbracinr the Grand Lodge of Virginia Masons, two commanderies of Knights Templars, Blue Lodge Masons, Druids, Elks, Junior Order of American Me chanics, Odd Fellows and other societies in regali1. The whole made such a display as has never been seen in Richmond. Dense crowds packed the side:3 ks along the whole route of march, and the populace gave vent to their enthusiasm in aimcst incessant cheers, to be but increased as srome favorite or famed organization assed by. ~The precession was nearly an hour pasing a given point, the Richmond ire department, with all its apparatus, bringing up the rear. Windows and every other available elevated place along the line of zi rch were filled with peo ple, mainly ladies, who cheered the wet processionists by 'waving bats and hand kerchiefs, and expressed their pleasure in various other ways. The scene as the head of the column marched into the I-monument grounds was (despite the drizzle) very insph-ring. General Wade Hampton and G-overnor Lee rode in front, side by side, as lov Iingly as when in other days they com manded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia. Th tte of Fame crowning Lee at the entrance of the grounds was sur rounded by about one hundred veteran Iinmates of the Confederate Soldiers' Hmadas the head of the line ap promehedte unveiled the statue and fired a salute. This statue is a plaster Icast of colossal size, an imitation granite cae eind and constructed by John A. Elden and W. L. Sheppard, two of Richmond's best known artists, and is a decided feature of the many designs and decorations to be seen throughout the city. The enthlisam of the veterans of the Lee Camp Home was touching to witness, as they recognized so many of their old leaders and comrades in line and greeted them. with an old-time Con federate yell, which, if not as stro-ng as in former days, was at least as hearty and sincere. The grand stand, to which admission was had only by tickets of invitation, was soon tilled, while many thousands stood in the mud and rain in as etose roximity as possible. ~The Marine Band of Washington played "ixie," "Star $pangkd .ilau er," "Yankee Doodle," and other top alas airs, while the vet'erans, the Granid Lodge of Masons and other orgamiza tions took the places assigned them. Depite the constant drizzle, which soon incre::sed to s hard rain, people held their places with amazing patience. IA veteran voiced the sentiments of all when he s-aid: "We used to follow Marse Bob in much worse weather than this, and surely we can cheerfully stand this to do him honor." Governor Lee called the vast assem blage to order, and introduced the Rev. Dr. oss D.Hoge, of Lichnmond, whc. onc frent and appropriate pryer. in which he thanked God for the iife au exn leoR. El. Lee, and prayed that his oldl schiekrs and the rising genera tions might imitate his many virtues. The Grand Lodge of Virginia Mason's, the Most Worshipini Grand Master, WN. F. Drinkard, presiding, took charge oi the corner-stone and, in "due and an cient form" and with the imposing rites of the Order, proceeded to lay it. At the conclusion of the ceremonies oenor Lee, in the name of the Lee aMonment Association, received the work from' the hands of the Grand Mas ter, ant exureS3cd the hope that the monmw ' night "be as enduring as the rcputatiil )f the soldier whose memory At t jeinure the rain became so hca:: that the Gov.irnor, after consilta tion with otihe:s. aniounced that furith er 'xcrCi'es world be sus)ended, and that the poem and cration would be deliver ed to-night in the hail of the House of Delegaes. The crowd even then seemed reluctant to disperse, but finally sought shelter in the best of humor, many proceeding to the State Fair grounds to spend the re mainder of the day. Among the many ex-Confederates present, who were frequently greeted with cheers and applause as they wc: recognized by the crowd, were: General W. H. F. Lee and Captain Henry Lee, sons of the dead chieftain, Generals Wade H-umptoou, Joseph E. Johnston, Jubal A. Early, Daniel Ruggles, J. D. Imboden, Bradley T. Johnson, Wm. McComb, R. L. Page, George S. Stuait, L. S. Lomax, Robert Ransom. Mat Ransom, Epha Hunton, C. M. Wiieox, W. D. Taliaferro, ex-Governor Wili am Cameron, United States Senator John W. Daniels, also Colonel Charles Mar shall, of General R. E. Ise's staff, and many others of lesser sank, but equsaly well known and r--ered by the people of the South. TILE EVENIG CELE RATIoN. The evening ceremonies were hael in the hall of the Hace of Delegates, the spacious room being filled to its utmost capacity. Governor Lee introduced General Jubal A. Early, to preside over the meeting. General Early was received with great enthusiasm. After a brief acknowledgment, he introduced Captain Wm. Gordon McCabe, of Petersburg, who paid a glowing tribute to the late Captain James Barron Hope, the gifted author of the poem which he was about to read. He then proceeded with the reading. Captain McCabe's recitation of the poem was masterly in its manner and was frcqucntly interrupted with raptur ous applause. Gene:al Ealy next introduced Colonel Charles Mar:,lhall, military secretary of General i. E. Le:, y ho delivered th oration of the day, which was an able and eloquent review of the character and career of the beloved Southern chieftain. At the conclusion o1 Colonel Marhall's oration, the readiing of which occapicd over an hour and a half, Wade Hampton was called upon and responded in a few remarks, in the course of which he said that he regarded Lee as even a greater man than Washington, and spoke cf the great veneration which the people of South Carolina had for the dead Con federate chieftain. General Early then clossd the pro eedings with nppropriate remark, and Qg 'theting dispersed, and.;;-nded day inhd will eve- , memrorale in the history of c mond. THE GREATrsT ElIIIT. Mfr. Grady's Blushes Called Out--How He Was Onco Dumfounded. (From the Athens inne:.) We have frequently been asked what is the greatest exhibit on the groinds? The .answer unhesitatingly is "Henry Grady." It is Grady who planned the Piedmont Eposition; Grady who ad vortised it; (rady, s'conded by S3eut',r oluitt, nJ sarii he atterdance of the Preside: ' r (ady who got the whole State wild on the subijct. A prominent Athens gentleman said to Grady on the grounds, j ct as we wrerc finishing dinner, '"Grady, I1 have often heard of a man being worth his weight in gold, but you are worth your weight in diamonds to Atlanta.." Grady smiled nd blushed, and started to retreat, but returned and related a funny experience at the grounds the night before. "I was sitting with my familly," said he, "watchiig the display of fire works. nd to my astonishmnent thte fiames threwv out pictures of Gayerncor Gotd'a ad mayself. The comien was ap precited by nmy friends, and even after Governor Gordon's pictnre burned out mine remained. Finally, may leit eye dropped out, may nose fizzed away, and my chin melted. I watched my own dissolution with curious feelings, and, mortifying to relate, when the whole face and head had been extinguished, my mouth remained a flaming brand of fir~e. The crowd cheered, and for once in my life I was silent." Thei' Crops of thxe Yeatr. The annual report of the Cominien - Cir o Agriculture has be.en hamba. to the~ printe, .Ld -: . r pemtted to take the olwig exrat fem the reportre girding the yield of the principal c :ops Te yieldt of cotton is estimated at b'05,114 bales, an increase over last year's ero of 7511 baler"s. The yield of corn i esimated at 17,40000 bushels, an in reae of 3,565,52 bushc:. The yield of 11e is 0. ,782,9%0 pounds, a decrease of ,843,002 pound. Th?e yield of '.bea' is 11 1,4 -2 bushels, a decrease of 30,t055 bushels. The yield of oats is 4,001,073 bunels, an increase of 330,313 bushels. 'I vi',eld of sugar cane is 299,70G gal los, decrease of 59,901 gallons. Th~e vi d of sorg'hum is &l9,G85 gallos, . ecea'tee of ':070 g-tuloius. The yit hl o obcco)is ,,33.023 pounds; a deca e ci 131.6"0 nounds. The yield of pen~s is 79,310 ~bushels, an iacrease of 12,L2l buhes The yielt af sweet potatoes a :3,17,791 bushels, a decrease of 792,54. bushels. The yield of Irish otatoes E31,329 bushels, a decrease ~of 100,20( basels. It is estimated that the viel-l of e.y, peavine hay and corn foduderi U0,A0 tons. or 1:3,23$ tous in erc of axt y car. The value of farm supphes parch ised during the year L estinate t th. same as thle amourst purchased Li. i : aggregate value of the prineli 1 arop> producoed theC present yeair is, e:.t - vau of, agriculturai produenons - mesa thetenth canIs by u: .5,0t0)00o, aind that of List year by uao , ,000d.OtJ J. E. Prsioc's Merchant Tailor Eh tablishent, Columbia, S. C., is ~ii full bast. Only a look will convince aney mne. All that want a first-class itting suit try him. A full line of the bes.t goods on hand. TALMAGE ON ANDIOSITv. c tells His Hearers to Exercise Unlimit ed Fo rgivenes.-Man, Whose Last Plea Is for Mercy for Himself, Should Grant it to His Neighbors. "Harness your forgiveness to the sun set! If you don't forgive your enemies you won't come near enough to the har )or of Heaven to see the lightship," said Dr. Talmage, addressing some 5,000 people in the Brooklyn Tabernacle on Sunday morning. "Oh, let not tie sun go down on your wrath," he continued. 'Don't wait till 6.05 this evening, when the sun sets to forgive, but do it at the meridian. Very many people are troubled with insomnia. Few can sleep peacefully from 10 at night till 6 the next morning. I'll give you an unfailing recipe for wakefulness. Think over all the wrongs that have been done you by people, then write a long letter about it; take out of their pigeon holes all the mean things you know about your enemies, then go to sleep if you can; lie on your back and you'll have a nightmare. -My friends, it is best to put a bound on your animosities. Will you let the man who robbed you come and bend over your pillow? Why not fence him off with the golden bars of sunset? Why let these thoughts disturb your slumbers? The fact is there are thousands of men and women who let their thoughts de stroy their physicalhaalth. Many > man carries beneath his vest a gnawing ani mosity. There are hundreds of thou sands of families where there is the greatest need of a spirit of forgiveness. By the memory of your father's and mother's grave be reconciled." Dr. Talmage related a case of faith cure that he witnessed in England, where the use of a woman's arm, that had been useless for years, was restored to her in presence of a number of people. "Since then," said he, "I believe God can do anything. If a man is ever so crooked'. with hate for a fellow being, God can straighten him out. Lay hold of Al mighty God and he'll help you. History tells of a man who hated his father so much that he burned his body after he died, then took the ashes and put them in sacks and tied half the sacks to eagles that flew east, and half to others that flow west, "Another reason why we should -for give," said the preacher, "is that we may not live to see another day. Most people die between 11 at night and 3 in the morning. Something in the atmos phere seems to relax the body from the soul at that time. They are apt to go out during the darkest hours of the night, and Heaven, always bright, is brighter then when they enter it. Oh, in that dark night, when we leave this world, our great plea will be mercy. What a plight our souls will be in'if WeM come unforgiving! "I know of 1 5 ore than+' "- overy at Pompeii of that stlfer who had been on guard 1,700 years, standing with hand on sword, hel met on head, at the post of duty, when others in the doomed city were fl e'ng for their lives. We want to beon guar for God, true here and true there. I don't suppose I'm much more of a cow ard than other people, but I tell you plainly I could not sleep to-night unless I could shake hands with any one on earth" "If a man won't be reconciled you give in to him. 'Oh,' says some woman, 'I can't forgive her; she's done too much; she's too hateful; it's no use; I can't for give her and I won't.' My sister. you can if you try. A man says: 'That fel low started those stories: in the newspa pers about me; he's too mean for any thing; I'll get even with him; I'll make him squirm.' Better resign that feeling, my fiend. 'Bat,' says some one in the gallery, 'you don't know what I've got to bear or you wouldn'; talk that way.' "Then you make me think of the little' girl who was helping her father on movng day. The father put a large package in her arms, then piled on article after article till a stranger, who was passing, said: 'Hold on! you are putting too much of a load on that little girl.' The child, looking up askance at ta stranger, said: 'Father knows how much I can carry;' and our Father in Heaven knows how much we can carry. "Another reason why we ought to ally the sublimest action with the sublimest scene in znature. It's delight ful to have some old place, old tree, old room or old gate associated with some action. Now, 0 man, associate the sun set with nlimited forgiveness of all enemies. If you fail at first, go right on. Shakespeae wrote seven plays be fore he wrote 'Hamlet' and twenty-eight before he wrote 'Macbeth.' The man or woman least to blame is generally-ti!E one to tatke the first step toward recon ciiaion. Oh. man, take that step, it will make you measure three inches more around the chest, your respiration will be better, aye, it will make you more like God himself. "Harness your forgiveness to the sun set. You've heard about the sunset of the Cordilleras, in the Apenines and Italy; but there is a finer one to be seen when you throw all your animosities in and let the horses of fire trample them out, the chariots of fire r'>ll over them, the billows of fire o'erwiamil them. God's greatest achievement is this sunset; your etest, forgiveness. "You never saw two sunsets alike, and I think that if God can afford to hang over tac wall of Heaven more master piecs of natural art than all the Italian and Venetian galleries contain he can take good care of us. If God be for us who c~in be against us? So the sunset of earth is the sunrise of Heaven." .~ Scene at a Funera!. T wmN Omio, October 2.-At a funeral acar Sycamore toddy, the team attached to h h-:arse ran away and the vehicle was reduced almost to kindlag wood. The olin was dashe1 to the ground, the i torn e.li and the corpse rolled into the ditch ythe roadside. Other teams tookt frighit ad at general panic ensued. ivomien itI, men.. jumped from thle carriages, a':wer )verturu~e.i. horses became *ev Mr*. iiweis, who was to have con iuled the uneral exercises, was perhaps It is said in Washington that immigrants romi Mediterranean ports infected w! I a cholera are scattered all over the United States. It is now proposed to send back all vessels that may hereafter arrive from cholera t fi a n lawfully be done.