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fhe faleg 4yessenger. J. R. IIAGOOD, EDrroR. A VOICE FROM LIBERTY. Till LESSON TO BE DRAWN FROM IT. The "8Cntinel" of last week, contained a letter, written by v citizens of Liberty regarding th( Savannah Valley Railroad. ThiE correspondent is anxious abou the matter, and his desire is, thai Liberty and Pickens should unite, and aid in the extension of thi great enterprise. He wants it to tap the C. C. G. & C. R. R., at the Court House. Pickens in this event would become most fortu nate. The writer of the article, how ever, seems to realize Easley's en terprise, and her very progressive spirit, fearing that if Liberty and Pickens should "lay quietly upon their oars," "Eastey will secure the prize." Our enterprising lit tle town surely must have a very enviable reputation. Most assur (Idly, her character is such as to warrant the establishment of such an one. Now if our powers are consider Vd great abroad, let us give per petuity to the fact, and ever strive most earnestly to advance the in terests of our town by engaging in all pursuits that are likely to redound to its local good. The C. (. G. & C. R. R., is be ing revive-l. R-ad a report con cerning it on the first page. Let us not despair of hope while life lasts, but let us ever be ready to join in and help out this enter prise, when we see that it is mak ing such strong efforts to help it self. THE SOUTHERN BAPI'IST CON VENTION. T[his Convention met in Balti more on the 7th. It is a big time to the Baptist, who hold these Con ventions once a year. Last year they met in Waco, Texas. Trhere will be many visitors to Baltimore during this month. so many big conventions of dlifferent natures being the objects of trav el. The delegates from Greenville are: Col. J. A. Hoyt, Dr. J. A Mundy, Rev. R. HI. Griffith, lien ry Thompson, S. Y. Johnson, C E. Burris and M. L. D~avis. EAsLEY SH ALL YE'T SUCCEED. John M. Philips, the inventor o ai very fine sulky plow, and who is blessed with so much mechanica genius, is anxious to locate in oum town and put up a shop). Thlere ii nothing like enterprise Mr. Phil. i ps by his extra fine work can soor look at his plow yotl would scarce ly think that he was the maker of it,it so challenges comparison with work (lone in a first class manu factory. Come on Mr. Philips and purchase a lot in the heart of our town and put up a first-clAss shop. You may well anticipate a good deal of patronage, and you shall find a warm welcome. THE DEXOCRATIC CANDIDATE. . An effort is being made by which Senator Bayard, of Dela ware, will be brought forward as the democratic candidate for Pres ident, with Morrison for Vice-Pres ident. A consultation will be held in New York on Saturday night, when the propriety of bring ing Mr. Bayard out will be consid ered. le seems to be a popular man, and would doubtless be a strong man in the field. [COMIMUN ICATED. That Coon I unt near 93. MR. EDIrron: In these dull times it is surpirising how people of every rank and employment will be at tracted by any little frivilous ex citement. Loafing is the common practice among merchants, clerk, lawyers, and those who have no profession or employment. Such at least is the state of affairs in our town. I hope it is not the case in your growing city. Well. it was said the other (lay that some one straggling through the low lands of Wilson's Creek had found a Coon's nest, and a day and hour appointed to institute an attact upon the Coon's in their quiet and peaceful home. At the appointed hour the eager crowd consisting of farmers, clerks, mer chants, w heel wrights, blacksmith, furnitu re-(dealer, trial j ustice, preacher and loafers, assembled on the grounds, formed the line of battle and( planned the attack. 'rhe residence was soon found by a small coon sleeping on a limb of a large gum tree. After consulta tion it was agreed to cut down the tree in the hope that others were concealed insidIe the tree, and a sufflcient nnmber would be found to contend well with the poodle, the bench-leg-flce, andl the red cur, which was expected to do the principal fighting. A xes were ob tainedl and the work of falling the gum, two and a half feet in (iam eter, was begun. After much cut ting, grunting, sweating, talking (meawhile the little coon sleeping, seeming undisturbed by the pres ence andl vociferous noise of his assailants), the tree fell. The lit tie coon ran down the falling tree [and madle off toward the creek at a slow pace as if he wanted to stop and rub his eyes, being hard ly awake. Amid the yells and ex citing screams of the pursueing crowd, one of the canine tribe ran up and unaeremoninnsly took hold of the throat of the retreating foe, and after a contest in the mud and water, which lasted a few see ands,executed death upon his con testant. The tree was further ex amined, and it was found that no others were there, and the crowd looked as if they thought it was too much "pork for a shilling." An inquest was then held, the trial justice acting coroner, and a verdict rendered that the coon came to his death by the ruthless and unprovoked attack of a red cur, residing with Mr. James Bur nett. The act committed, as was clearly proven, with mallice afore thought. The next will be the invasion of a Fox-den, rcently discovered. April 29th 1884. Pi. .4'YO U.YCjfE.Ey7'. - -------------- - For County Commissioner. *ft, The many friends of John M. Barr respectfilly ainoIntee his rname ris a candidate for County Coimiission e~r for Pickens Count-y, sibject to the ctwion of the demiocrati primary elec I.ion.-may 9 td EASLEY. M- 'The many friends of Eliag Day respeerfully announem his iame as a aandidate for Cointy (Conmisioner for Piekens County, subject to the ac ion of the Iext denocraiic primr:ty Iet ion. may 9 td* MSIr The many friends of A. B. 'alley respectfully annoinee him as a wandidate for the office of County Com nissioner for Pi(kens county. subject '.o the action of the next prim;:ry elee ion. apr 11 td* For School Commissioner. v% 'Tjhe friends of Capt. R. L. Vew s respectflly announce hin as a -a1nd(idate for t he office of School Con niisioner of Pickens eounity ait tho next election. subject to the action of .he Democratic party in the prima-try AIection. apr 18-4td* . Tl'he nmuiny friends of LABAN WAULLDIN think him the maii for tihe )flle, and :nn11ouniice his name as a !andidate for School Commnissioner of Pickenis county, subject to the Priniury eectJiOn. FRtoMf EASLEY. feb 14-td* ni..The numrous friends of 0. L. I)URANT respeetftilly avnionnce his amne as a candidate for re-election to lie office of School ( onumnissionmer ot [Pickens county, subject t~o Primnary electioni. feb 8--td For County Auditor, Mil The many friends of Major D. R ICE respectfully announce him is a candJidate for raecoimmendaltion by he democratic party at the ensnteinig primary election to the appoint ment of Auditor. Maj. Grice hats ever been a working Democrat; al ways to the front in time of need; is In every way compe uent; and has never asked anm efled of his people. apr. I i td. #.. The many friends of J. 3. CLY DiE respectfully prep ent his name to the voters of Pickens county at PI-x1 mary election, for the re-ap~pointmnent of County Auditor. feb 8- td For Clerk. a., The manay friend, of J. J. LEWIS respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Pickens county, at the next election, subject to a nom iniation by the Democratic ptrty. apr 4 td* so The many friends of Maj. J. X. STEWART, feeling that hie will be the right man In the right place, respect fully present his name to the voter's of Pickens county as at candildate for the omfice of Clerk of Couit, subject to tihe action of the Democratic primary elec (ion. mar 2R-td+ For House Repreietatjes. 'W J. E. Bog* is respectfully an nouneed as a eati datefor re-election to the House of Representatives, sub ject to the rules of the democratic party. may 2 td For Probate Judge. *a. The many friends of J. H. NEWTON respectfully bring him for. ward as a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge for Pick. ens county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. apr4td* For Coroner. SW The many friends of ANDREW R. Hamilton respectfully bring for ward his name as a candidate for the office of Coroner of Pickens c6unty, subject to a nomination by the Demo cratic party in the next primary, elect ion. apr 4 td For Sheriff. Ef. The many friends of Joab Mauldin respectfully announce him as a can(lidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Pickens County, at the next election, subject to nomination by the democratic party. may 2 t(d a& The many fr lends of Henry J. Lewis respectfully announce his name as a eamlidatte for the office of Sheriff of Pickens County, subject to the next, primary election of the Democratic party. apr 25 td* A&- The many friends of W. N. PA YNE respectfully announce him as a candidate for the offlee of Sheriff of Pickens county, at the next election, subject to a nomination by the Demo cratic party. apr 4 td* ot. The many friends of JAMES L. AM BILER respectfully present his name to the Voters of Pickens county as a candidate for the office of Sherifl, subjeet. to the action of the Democratic party in the next pritnary election. apr 4 td* #q. The many friends of EARLE P. TA V LOR respect fully bring forward his name an a can(lidate for the ofice of Sheriff for Pickens county, subject to the action of the )enocratic parly in the next primxary election. apr 4 td* !&. The nany friends of ff. A. RIC11EY feeling that he would fill the oillce satisfactorily, announce him as a candidate for Sheriff of pickens com Ly, subject to the primary election. feb 14-td g*. The many friends of ELIAS E. MA U LDIN respect.fillly announce his name as a candidate for Sheriff of Pickens county, at t he enisning elee tion, subject to action of thme Demo erat ic Convention. feb 1-td . For County Treasurer. D& The many friends of W, B. Allgood respectfully announce him ats a carmdidate for the oftlee of County Tlreasu rer of Pickens county, subject to. recommendation by the D emocratic party in the next primary election. ap~r 11 td*~ Rg.. The many friends of P. D. OU It ETION respect ftrllyv announce his name as a candidate for T1reasurer of Pickens county, at the ensuing elec tion. subject to the action of the Dem.. ocratic party. apr 4 td #4. Trhe many friends of J. WIL. ILIAM MAJOR respectfully bring for ward his name as a candidlate for re commendation to the office o.f County Treasurer of Pickens county, sub~ject to the democratic primary election. mar 28-t d* sg.h friends of J. TYLER HILL respectfully announce him as a eandli dlate for recommIaendation by the Dem ocratic party at the next primary elec tion, for the appointment as Treasurer of Pickenis County. feb22-td* n'.The friends of JAS E. KIRK. SEY respectfully announce him assa candidate for recommendatIon, by the Democratic party at the nesit primary election, for appointment as Treasurer of Pickeng cnunty. fo 32-t