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i)c messenger. W. T.. P<">NHAM,Jr., [ Editors and I, jf \8r, S^PiiKRI.N, | 1'kufkiktohs. TUESDAY. April 0, 1886. J ~.nVn...;, I.. .., .n.rr,i" r THE CONVICTION. ' The furiperfl wet hi convention on j 'Monday pursuant to the call heretofore i . published- The proceedings of their meetingan! published in the Mekbenuhk. i The meeting was an interesting one. It ^ k.\,< .was an intellegent body of men, and he 5]i who reads the proceedings will sec that j there was nothinjr of class feeling or < ,. y bitterness prevalent in the meeting. ^ ; The conduct of the Assembly was pro- * V per and .the temper of the discussion ; was good. The convention elected in- 1 V *r tellegent, conservative men to represont j it in Columbia on the 29th. < We think it may be said that politics ( will not cotrol or absorb the farmers' 11 i riiL. i..?: a. ( uiuv euien t. ? iiv3 x utiiui uuutuimg that all offices in the State from Governor and Congressmen down, ought to be nominated by primary elections was summarily usat down upon." Showing that the farmers were not there to meddle with politics. We are impressed with the conviction that the farmers in the convention were |vv, honeatin their motives and actions. And that their intent was, and is, to promote the agricultural interests of the countv. ? OUR TEACHER'S DEPARTMENT. . As will be seen by reference to the column for teachers, our efficient and enterprising School Commissioner, Mr. George C. Hodges, has consented to take control of this department. Mr. Hodges' well known interest in all that , . pertains to education is a sufficient guarantee that the department will contain | ; v much that will be of benefit to our / teachers. The proprietors of the Messenger realizing the importance of such information. especially to teachers, are willing to Recond Mr. Hodges' efforts in .every way possible. tience they are willing to lot those Actively engaged in teaching, have the benefit of the Teacher's Department in tho Messenger, at a reduced rate. Tho paper will be sent to them on the following terms : One year . - - - $1.50 -Six months - 75 payable always in advance. i . ? CIVIfj SERVICE. Senator Vance has made a very strong .^peech in Congress on tho civil sev>'ice * T law. &<i opposes the whole thing, and \ ' ''denounces it as *Hho civil service humbug,'' Certainly tho policy of the President upon the question of continuing in office the hordes of Republicans whom he found there when hu came into office has not been satisfactory either to hinihelf*Jr his pariy. The doctrine that ''to the victor belongs the spoils" is of - long usage, Mr. Clvcland has not found it pleasant or satisfactory to have himself and: his Cabinet officers sur V s t rounded by an army of subordinates , V :> inimical to them and prepared to piny the spy upon their olliciul actions. ^Truly Miy Cleveland must "turn the rifpals K' J I ' i , ? <JHKSTER, GREENWOOD AX1> ABy* ife BEMLLli It. It. '* /^L call has been made for a meeting of t ihe corporators and friends of the Chester * Greenwood and Abbeville Railroad, to t be held in Columbia on.Tuesday, 13th of ^ April. ,^t dOjes Seem that this road can 1 be built.- It's advantages are great, our necessities are greater. The people j^ong both ends of the road are in its r fevor. JJnuer these conditions the ? road should be built. By all means let v. us of Abbeville do our part. We are 3 pore interested than any others. , 1 - ' c The Globe Democrat's advice to t pass an Act prohibiting the killing of r negTog between certain dates, is behind #ie time. Ouyr neighbor tho Press and g ; banjier got off that grim joke a year P . ago by reccommending a "close season ? l'-i during wfeich it should b* unlawful to I1 shoot rtpgTiOW in the back." v > The Knights,of Labor have bocp uup- * posed to favor indeed ffiangrat^- strikes i as'a meant of settling the difFcrenfces c betw>on labor and capital..*, Tht* iuwr.es- c sion ha? grown out of the abuses of the- t limited power created by the organize- I tion iijita early days. One of the great ' poprtts for which the order labors is arbitration; by this menus alone it hopes * to adjust satisfactorily all differences. ^ with justice alike ?to employer and j t, emloyed. Strikes are never sanctioned t !by the order as a body; unless all other 1 means baye failed to secure for the * |? ' employed reasonable recognition by , capital. True, strikes are inaugurated ! amd carried out by parties who are not ? "members of the fariernity, and lioir- " braihod individuals cause destruction of f' property, but it would be hard to find i Hk. an yssmbla which deploroena ? ...: sarite to prevent such sets of lawlessness t f> The leader* know too well that such * atcps^oly exert nn influence to tho \ ^Djury of the order. h FARMERS IN CONVENTION. * . -?V .V* "emperate ,JPftHs--C<hiscrfciilve Action --Iuteilf^ont Pplcgutes Tfie meeting was called to order bv Mr. Fohn II. Morrah, who said : Fellow citizens ind brother Farmers of the Convention, Itake lutv upon myself of calling the ni?etinj* oorder. The convention will please come to irder. A pivrmanent organization is'-lir^t lecessary. ^ on will have decide wTVnt ttficcrs yon need. The coTi ve-vtion is now ready or busbies. Nominations for Cliarman are low in order. Capt. 1'. \V. H. Xulite nomin:ited C'a:>t W. \. Mooiv of ("okesberry, I>r. 11 vi . iffii'u'V, loiiiinutcdJohn/I. Morrali. V J. T. Horton, moved that the election be by lira voce, carried. ?n?.nin(...l I,' \l' l.? sauce, J. T. liorlon and H. W. Howie as tilers On the two nomination:) being voted until, the tellers miuouiiccd that Mr. J no ll. tlorrah, had received the greater number of rotes, and was declared elected. Mr. Murrain laid : Gentlemen, I thank you for the honor ;ou have bestowed upon nie. I am in full iccord with the object of the meeting? ami annot see that it is in any way out of place. Vs I understand the object of the meeting is tot to band ourselves against any man or set if men but for self-protection. Politics is iot our object, but any thing that will promote hu agricultural interests. Further than this 1 mi not familiar farther more . with the irganization. The convention is now reildv 'or busincs. The election of a secretary is low in order. Mr. J. E. Bradley, nominated W. P. Calloun. Mr. David Aiken moved that a farmer be sleeted and nominated John K. Hradlcy. B. P. Noel.?Xonnnated F. W, It. Xancc, vho declined. A. F. Calvert was nominated and declined. The name of Capt. (.1. M. Muttisou was >laced iu nomination. .1. E. Bradley.? 1 withdraw the name of iV. P. Calhoun as the convention seems to desire a farmer and nominate Mr. E. W. Watson Alio is a farmer of the first water. G. W. Collins nominated Maj. J. L. White leelined. L. 1>. Howie.?I nominate J. M. Pruit. Mr. E'ruit. declined. J. J. Lomax.?I nominate A. W. Jones. Dr. 0. P. Hawthorn.?1 hope the nominaions are through. We can get n good secoary from the men nominated and are wasting raluablc time. J. S-McGce.?T take the liberty >f withdrawing the name of G. M. Mattison, IS he is Hot nrimnnt The cliair then put the names which had 3een nominated before the house and the telcrs"declared that E. W. Wat'son had received :he greatest number of votes and he was leelared elected. Mr. I. H. MeCallawas elected Treasurer. The Chair.?Is there anv business now before the convention. R. E. Hill.?.Mr. Chairman, I see a gentleman present, who no doubt, has given the subject great thought, and will have somehimr to suggest, I move we hear from Dr. I). P. Hawthorn. Dr. 0. P. Hawthorn.?Mr. Chairman and GSentlcmen: I have prepared a few thoughts .vhich I will read to this convention from manuscript. I believe I was the only man in \bbeville count}' who signed the Slate call. I did not sijrn the county call because I was lot here. With your permission, I desire to make a brief statement to this body in reference to !he position 1 have taken in regard to the obect that has called this meeting. I am glad to see so many citizens that have responded to the call. Although, the tillers of the soil ire the primary movprs iu calling this eonicntion, yet, the doors are wide-opened to all true and genuine citizens of every honorable ivocation of life, yes, are cordially invited to :o-opcrate with us in trying ton fleet a reform?tion for our proiuiscous welfare. I feel persuaded you are here to-day, not merely to ratify an idl? curiosity, not for sarcasm ridicule and burlesque, too much of that vile <tufT, already, have found outlets against us, >nt, actuated with purer incentive, to give four presence and counsel, to stimulate and neonrage a movement that is on foot, from vhich, I entertain the hope farmers and other rocations of life, will eventually derive li^iich >enelit, As you are aware, partisanship^ sectional strife of a political phase, is not the noving impulse of this intelligent body. We ire npt convened in this forum of justice tolay for the special purpose of re-organizing he Democratic party, although the time is ou ta heels, its character is of a different type, ^or do 1 comprehend it to be an intended intinrorv step taken by the agricultural, frater.; >ity of1 the Palmetto State to engemler or bster antagonism,-or broadcast the seed .of Siscord, in order to produce a dimeiljb^rmept ?r split in the Democratic bpdy-polit'ic\ Nor lo 1 regard it a designed scheme hatched to )e utilized as hobby for office seekers to mourn ind endear^/o ride triumphantly ii.to office. Mien mnuenqoea irom whatever source they ?uve emrnanat^d, J without scruples, deumuce.as offn *of ill-conceived ideas. [ claim the . right to try to vindicate my humble ^i^anAfr.i, whuJ assailed vhich occupy a eonsmMous <jiojHtion on the ist of farmers, which Jiaa preambled in an tddress that intolerablfe grievances exist and eforms- needed arid designated a period of imc, (29th. of April proximo,) for a general ( presentation of Iho followers of husbnndry >f the State to hold a convention at the Cupfol with the view of orgauizlpg as u body ami idopt measures that we m?y see fit, will tend o ameliarate our onerous and Impoverished :onditinn, I being a co-hvir of the rusponsikjl'ty in issuing this call, I* embrace the pres ut opportune time of announcing above>oard that I am not in guest of any healing >a)m to medicate a chronic sore on my crau-' liuni I was instigated by no selfish or sinstor motive. The aspiration of my ambition u lending whatever aid I can to advance a i ~ s ? - ? iiuqu niai x guuwuc 13 well CUlCUiaiOU tO pri>n"'c> the farming vocation, which has been ipi ropi iately styled, "the nursing moilu-rof 11 out industries." If the ^nteinjilatcd ;.ta;? corventiou, can succeed id Ldevislng ome method by which we can liberate us of iiuchofthe burden of taxation and Infuse lew zeal and vitality in the* scicnce of agriulturc, and thereby, an impotus will begivon o eycry branch of industry, thpn, my ultimate desideratum will be achieved. There arc ways sir, in which we can operate or our mutual benefit and bo productive of nucli general good. All grades of prpt'esional dignitaries have organized alliances, I ircmime for some good purpose and have been onvinced of their utilit}'. And I recognise 10 impropriety or want of dignity in farmerB mlding a covention for the purpose pf betterng their languishing condition and keep pace nth the progress of the ago. Wa ar? entitled to the same privileges to make the effort o reao fruits from associated action and if re will provo true and loyal to the undortakng, I'll venture to assert our labors will be rowned with the wreath of success. It is a oncedod recognition that the farming class of he* people are in possession of the motive tower and could, bv concerted action run the ;orernmentul machinery fm Itr as ballots are onccrned. But ah! much doubt is entertained as to our .blity to furnish the oil Rujffyient to lubricate he wheels to keep them in fcood running orler. l)cos it not become us fellow-farmers. 0 hive our intovests jnojp;jropresented and try ocouvinco that doubtim?"profi?8sional class'' hut we are not. entirly barren of intellectual esourcea. By organising, we could add nuch to our material prorpority, not only lolitical economy but agriculturally, by the ntcrchnnge of ideas Aqu suggestion* of preparation 4iiul cultivators of mother earth and ipplioation of labor-saving implements and rhat commercial fertilized that are best ndaped for our different kind of soil and so on. Cbe moat ignorant farmer, perchance might idvanco an idea, if developed; would rcvoluionixe the agricultural worln. And also, a 1 b#sis of economy, in obtaining necessary inpplies, could $>e established that would af'ora i ncalcnlabta relief. Hence I am an a<Jtoof consolidating our interest* iy or^.ui 9 | iziiur & risers' clubs in every county anil I' township <rf the State, ami rendezvous as a 1 whole, at some central point, by delegation, to i discuss Hie merits and demerits of everything that pertains to the farming interest. 1 imagine such co-operation would seeuru all the j good results that How from "unity of action" ! in anv equipped organization. ; When I first perused tlie letters that gave birlh to this honurable movement, penned by that courageous and brainy exponent of humunity, 15. 11. TiUuiau of Hamburg South Carolina who is branded as an agricultural "Mosco" to conduct farmers out of the wildern -us of terrestial troubles, and was forcibly struck with the magnitude of its importance 1 and admired his indomitable^ pluck. I have j no personal knowledge of bis moral worth, ! but Mie thoughts and sent'ofents, ti:al have j i been divulged by bis re a ?y are. I regard , | worthy of ilie ino.-.t si rious coi'sideration. j , . ... . ??i i I llill | ! ha\e Ik'i ii hurled at Vis head l.v outside t i archer.-, have fell barro'.oss at it is feet. TMs I I convention assembled ividetitly t.??*tifv thai | I he remains unscathed and steadfast, ever ' ready to hattic for tbe farmer's ri** !? x. j Public ofunctionariep, aj'p.ir.nilv. are no! I subjected to hard times." Tii.-v draw full | rations from the public commissary, indepan! dent of short crops, and pursue the even tenor ; of their way without encountering any inconI venience, but vie- verm as fat as a guinea porker, and a\alc<;k as a mole. J Could the citint*' not dispii^ie with the An, dit^r, Master;, llegistrar, ana-.School Comi iuissinner,.(the bone of contention) without j inflicting any serious detriment on her welI fare ? The lien law the great bug bear in the eyes of some has neon criticised and cndenimend by the intellect of the State time and again, and yet, the public mid is unsettled as to its utility. My private opinion, breiflr expressed is the time for its extincion has not yet arrived. Its usefulness is somewhat hampered ! bv (ho enactment of the latest amendment, j It is a good law, has no evil in its heart. ! The Homestead Law lias out lived its dav of usefulness and furnishes an impregnable fortiti.-ations, in the rear of which, much rascality takes refuge. I think it would not by i n 11 v mi.niu ' 1 !i i - 1 ?.v ...vnuii, i?v Niiiicai.) ui us laurels, to e.\-j its existence from the list of laws. The j ten per cent, legality should meet u similar j fate. ' 1 ain partial to the; opinion that our | legislature and State odicers should he elected ; for four \ ears and the former to hold sessions ! i biennially, and the Legislators not to receive j j more than four dollars per day or a fixed sal- i j ary for the work per session. The honor of a ) . Legislator and not the enticement of lilthv i lucre, should com cin for the largest share of | patronage. 1 My short-sightedness of the comprelien- I sion'of the IMair Hill, convinces me, that its intrinsic valuo would out weigh nil objections urged, in supplying a wofnl deficiency that is prevailing in the public school system in the Southand a great barrier to the advancement of puerile education. As to an agricultural college. I am not sure but what it would be production of much good in advancing the science of agriculture in our State. And lust, but not least Mr. President, politically, I would propound the question to this intelligent body of yeomanry, 1 might say is not the principle a, "few to rule the many," which wields a potent sway now-a| days, at our primary elections, antagonistic to the true sense of Democracy. Admitting the registration nine <juu wow, which bear upon its face a preceptible doubt, do not the integrity I of the solidity of the Democratic party deI maud protection ut. the ballot box against I such an unjust pressure as that dotniiiepiiir ' influence of "boasism," which as it prevails at our primaries, is" a system of reproach- to the glorious principles of Democracy. *.? A. W. Jones.? 1 move that acommittcof live be .appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws, carried. The Chair.?The following will compose 'hat c .mmittce: A. W. Jones, .1. Uradlev, David Aiken, F. \V. K. Nance, I. 11. MeCafia. J. L. White.?1 know it is rather late to say so, but. 1 think the committee ju.-?t appointed entirely unneccs.sary. As I understand it our only duty here to-day is to elect delegates to Columbia. We hud better wait until alter that nioetinir to iulopt our constitution and by-luwfcv Wc'mav adopt one now that will not accord wit ji tlifc ui<qvs held in Columbia, 1 am in I'uA'or oUu Aitmg until after meeting ^ i* CblnntiTia. \. ? ft . v A. >V. irinu's.?^ though tviv if w<n?e Vicru to (jr^ani/e a n*?-mcrs ?lub and we >ei\aimy can have fin organization without a constitution and by-laws. Dr. O. J'. Hawthorn.?We an? here for purposes, to organize a farmers* club a mil o elect delegates to the State convention i:i Columbia. j '4 , A. WaJoihm.?Unless we adopt a constitution we have nothing to go bv. David Aiken.?J would like to know what ' ip-tl^pnrpose of^Jhis meeting. If it is a faniiPts' meeting, I would like it to be decided wh?*is *^arm<!r. My individual opinion is that a man who lives on a farm mid makes his living by farming alow, is a farmer and no oilier. My idea.was that we only met here to send delegatesjo Columbia, F. \V. K. Nance.?I think that question ought to be settled right now. H. W, Howie.?I consider the man who lives on a farm and makes bis livinir'at a store, a landlord and no farmer. The Scriptuivs say tJrk tiller of soil is the farmer. H. Nance.?I move the convention say Hanaro farmers. j?, W, Jones.?I think that ought to be inutulled in the report of the committee on constitution and by-laws. !' Hawthorn.? T : < - - vnu MllllilllUCt' 'Ottjtfrl to bavu time to report, say until the rtext .meeting.- ; A. W. Jones.?I believe any dclar t<? permanently orgunue, is only a sciicnje to break uj> I ttuiclub. We can get readyJo^Yifcort in ton i 1 fhihutea. - * J. ii. White,?f.et this committee retire * theivand lAnkie tliorr report. Wc can approve 1 what we want to and reject wha t we dis- ' like. * i W. A. Moore.?I am heart, and hand in this " .movement, hut it seems to me lh.it ouroniy < 'business to-day is to send delegates to Coin in- < bia and then organize in conformity with the ( Mi'ent club, and the whole country will be ' MtietiHed. JJS'htfUhair then put the motion of Mr. irakpee tbat the convention decide who were ' ftrincri, 'Carried i Davii'-Aikcn.?Mr. Chairman how are you 1 going to<tyc>de now who are farmers? ? The Ch^ir.?The con vent icn is to decido it t by re/oIHWon. i David Aiken.?I move that the convention go itfto an election for delegates to the conven- ( tioh in Columbia. . i W. D. Mars?I move that the farmers who I are present in the convention enroll their ' names, and only those he considered members I of the convention. If lawyers or merchants 1 arc farming let them present their credentials. ^ VVe aro here to organize and we ought to or-' } ganize permantly to-day. N-.iw is the ac- ? cepted time and I don't think we can elect ' delegates until we organize permanently. ? F. W. H. Nance?We have already organiz- 1 ed. All of our olllcers are elected and I can't < see why we can't elect delegates to Colurn- ? bia. i W n U?? T inoSn* .. ^ ? .noun ujHMi 111 j motion that ? all farmers register their names. 1 The Chair?The motion of Mr. Aiken with 1 regard to the election of delegates is before > the house. < J. N. Cochran?I am in favor of the resolution We are here to send delegates to Co- < lumbia, you hare organized for that purpose. ] The State organization is not eftcctcd as yet. > By that wo are to go. We are not here to" argue questions of policy. The Blair Educational Bill, the Lien Law and Homestead, are entirely out of ordor here. We have nothing z to do but elect our delegates. \ The Chair?All In favor of going into an t election for delegates will vote aye. All op- t posed will vote uo. 1 The motion was carried. . t A. W. Smith?I move that ton delegates be c elected to tho State Convention. Carried. I 11. G. Klugh?I move that that the chair- c man appaint them. t A. W. Jonea? As the convention has not de- t - v - ' v'~ V < ^ billed who arc farmers, I think the chair should appoint the delegates and then we will liet only simon-pure farmers to represent us. The (.'hair?It lias been decidcd to go into an election, and I do not desire to have the responsibility imposed upon me. Dr. 0. P. Hawthorn.?I roowe toVeconsider Mr. Smith's resolution to elect t^n delegates to Columbia. The call for-the State conven-i t ion (reading it) calls only for tive, au'd we | ought uot to send more. A. W. Smith.? I would like to know if the I sfontlemon vnlixl witli : ' ? n ...... VUV ill 11 M f 11 (KM , lie lias no risrht to make the motion. 0. I'. Hawthorn.?I did not Inn hope some one else will make the motion. J. S. McQec.?I will make tho motion. I voted in the atlirmitive. The motion was then carried and it was resolved to elect only five delegates and live alternates. The following gentlemen were then nominated tor delegatus to the State Convention : J. 11. .Morrah. \V. A. Moore, J. L White, .1. K. Todd, Jim. E. Hradloy, O. 1*. Hawthorn, David Aiken, .1. L. Hugliey, Ii. C. Haskell,".!. M. l'ratt, It. W. H :ul<lon, Dr. .1. A. Cibert, Rev. John Young, A. W. Jones, U. E. Hill, 11. 11. Armstrong, (i. 1'. O'Neale, \V. U. Dnnn. L. Iv. Dantzler, Jno. C. Konche, .1. E. llrownlee, W. D. Mars, J. W. l'ower, P. W. R. Nance, .1. N. Cochran,,Jl.,J.<Kinard. Quit*1 a nnnn>er of these gentlemen declined st>ating*tliat it would he impossible for them to attend. J. L. White?I move tlmt the live gentlemen receivine: the highest inmibor of votes bo elected delegates and the next live alternates. Carried. The vote was then taken by ballot and the teller reported the following as elected delegates and alternates : J. E. l'radlev 70 votes. J. II. Morrah 70 "* ' David Aiken .r>t< " W. A. Moore o'-i '* (). I*. Hawthorn -1H " .I.E. Tod-1 47 " A. W. Smith 17 " .1. E. lirowulee 12 " J. II. lvinard .<7 " J. II. Cochran '.in " While the1 vote was being counted, Dr. O. 1'. Hawthorn ottered the following resolutions, which were voted down very decidedly by the i convention. Wiikrkas, we believe it to be the right of every citizen to express his own choice by ' ballot for every elective officer, and whereas, j >uider the convention plan of makiuir nomina- ! turns for Congress an'd State officers, wo are j denied a proper voice in the nomination oft those officers. Therefore he it Rftnltrtl, That it is the sense of the farm- ; ers of Abbeville county, in convent ion as- I sembletl, that the nomination of all State officers and Congressmen shoul be snbmitted directly t<i the people in primary election. Httoltrd, Second. That delegates from j this convention to the State convention of | farmers to meet in Columbia on the 2ttth. inst. i be instructed t<r brine this matter to the at- I tention of that body tor their action. i The chairman requested that the different | townships would organize local clubs at once > and elect delegates to convention to be held in Ma v. tin motion the convention then adjourned. Benefit of Organization Anions Formers. (J. M. Galloway.) One night, a year ago, a few friends met here to effect an organization in the interests of agriculture. Those who met at that time, could perhaps be counted on the lingers of one hand. And, although our numbers are still small, and the organization comparatively a weak one yet we have nearly or altogether trebled our original numbers, Among these are found some if not all the best men in the community To-niorbt, when we meet to commemorate on first anniversary, it is with n feeling of much pride, that we review the period uner consideration. Through seed time and harvest, through heat and cold, through rain and rnnol.loi. I....... t. .1.1 ->> . iia<c u-iu uii our meetings, with one exception, and that >. exception was a notable occasion?when ohl'coinradcs in arms met to rufceafseJhe tales "of tlir , march, the seine amrbivvtftt^. 'W7e You tine ?>N duties assigned has been faithfully and rigidly performed. No singte^reisi^nea of failuro is on record, when a niedroer knew the service required. All our numbers as named by our worthy president have responded in a spirit of duty, and have gone forward in the work with th^t steal and enej-gy which characterzes devoi-ul and earnest seekers alter knowledge, and truth. The social intercourse and friendlv exchange of views upon the topics of the day, and the best interests of the neighborli>v>t{L may in part, be promoted bv this organiza;iou. During tha busy season, there is generally little time to devote to visiting, while our meetings are held regularly, and can Always be unticipnteb for enough imidvance to alive arrangment made to attend. We soon learn to look forward to the approaching meeting with pleasure. The hum-drum routine ofcountryt life is thus broken in upon, for the time and affords relaxation and relief to those who could illy afford to spare the time, requisite to gaining these ends in othor ways. Then the improvement to individuals, resulting fron attention to duteis, or members of the club has been gradually increased and alt ho the increase has been marked by grades or degrees, still it is going on and speaks well for the efforts of moinbors in a field hitherto untried by many of them. With each successive effort at bringing out something to interest tail edify the .meeting, members necessarily extend and H^epvtMhf ii^wn stiVak of in farina * ^op and research-, lntbmation gathered by paUfciU thought and diligen tinvestigation, committed to writing, impresses itself on i lie mind, and temains there for future guidance ind practical use. Committing our ideas and thought upon a given subject, to writing teach is us to be ttccuratc and aids us to reason from cause to cftect from the means to an jnd. Thus we c an reach intelligiLle cor.elulions, upon which we can safely rely. Then again, universal opinion concedes the t>enilits accruing to any profession from readng, thinking and studying facts connected ffitli that profession, ideas are better defined ind actions rendered more definite and intelligible, and new methods and developments nade possible and more feasible The fact that this is, perhaps the onlv or ramzatinn of its kind in thi>* county, makea t the more important that it should bo per>eturated ami.its object attained ; the instrueion, education and elevation of the profession, low few of the agricultural classes have yet eafned to think, reason, and decide upon a riven point for themselves. It is so easv fur tersons not accustomed to thinking and reachne conclusions to accept the opinions cf thorn, wl o :nay|thcnise".vjs hold urrone< urs or i insound views. It is so much easier to fol- i ow a beaten path, which requires no chart ir compass, although it may lead the traveller i istrav. than to iret M?n ? . n-. W..V Wiigvi uciilllj; 111 HI I nark out. (lie route and to have the courage ind nerve to follow it to the end. The learned jrofessions all have prescribed courses of ight discipline and he who would excell must n&ster all the intricate details and mimiicta >f the whole course. Thus alone can he hope to grapple sucess- , Tul'v with the buisucss of thu profession. ( Do farmers avail themselves of all the help n their search ? Saved HIb Life. Mr. D. L. Wilcoxeos of Horse Cave, Kv., . lays he was, for many years, badly afflicted \ vith Phthisic, also Piabetes ; the pains were I ilniost unendurable and would sometimes I ilraost throw him into convulsions. He tried . Sleetrio Bitters and j?At relief from firfst bot- I 1 le and after taking six bottles, was entiroly 1 I tured and had gained in fieah eihgtcen pounds. 1. i Jays he positively believes he would have lied, bad it not been for thj> relief afforded t >y Klwctrio bitters. Sold at fifty cents ' >ottle by T. C. ?errin? | - J- t' ?UBqtp:isaa0S!?au? >t?syj=ULxvtv?cTT7.Tuu-wr?eerT5 Circular No. 2HS. V. t, W A*S<llN?iT(IN December ,24, |?S5. Tha third sect ioibo'f* the Acl of Mit ,'1383, p1%)V ides : * "That hereafter the special tax of u t' uler in manufactured tobacco shall not be requir- j ed from any farmer, planter, or lumberman ' who furnishes such tobaeeo only as rations or supplies to his laborers or employees in the j same manner as otho.' supplies are ("uriiislietl j i... i.:... t " ' ' , in . > 1IIV.-IH ; / / ?/ /?/ </, i iiiii i i><* ajitrru- I jriitf of the supplies of tobacco so by hint fur- ! tiishcd shall not exceed in quant il v one bund- i dred pounds in anv one spcial tax year; lhali is, from the first day of May in any year until tibu thirtieth day of April in the next year:; And Pi'"t '<? d f''uI'ii'f / , That such farmer.' plan'Vr, or lumberman shall nut !? . a! the ! time he is furnishi:i?r such si-ptdies. engaged j in the general business of selling dry goods, | groceries, or other siniilar supplies in the, manner of a merchant or storekeeper toothers i than bis own employees or laborers." It is deemed advisable that the attention | of Collectors of Internal Revenue, their dep j uties, and all other revenue otlicers, shouhi i be particularly culled to this provision of j law, and that all persons coming under it j shouhi be notified as to its precise scope, meaning, and intent. With this view this Circular is issued, and ! Collectors are requested to imincdiatelv make I application for as many copies thereof as they j may require for tlic next special tax year. It will be obsevred that tnis exemption from special tax is not a general one. It is limited exclusively to three classes of jwrsons, to wit : Fanners' idnntnrs, and lumbermen ; and thai, this exemption to these classes of persons is conditioned and limited. The tobacco is to be sold furnished only as rations or supplies to t lie empl >ves or laborers of said farmer, planter, or lumberman. The sale must not exceed in quantity one htinvtd pounds in any special-tax year, and the person who makes the sales must nor. be engngad in the general business of selling ? ceries, or other similar supplies, in the manner of a merchant or storekeeper, to others than his own employes or laborers. In applying these provisions, the office has ruled : 1. A tenant who rent.* ladns for a money rent, or for a certain stipulated amount of cotton, corn, or other products, is the farmor or planter, and he will be entitled to the exemption from special tax if he shall sell manufactured tobacco to his own laborers or employes whom he may hire towoik for him. The owner of the land would not. be entitled to any exemption by reason of having so leased. 2. In case the owner of the land enters into a partnerhsip with one or more persons,each agreeing to furnish or pay a share of the expenses and to divide the crop at the end of the year, the lirin would be the farm-n* or (tlaiitcr as contemplated bv this law, ami he iirni would be entitled to exepmlion should it make such si?les of tobacco to its employes or laborers, 3. In the ease of a lumberman, the conditions of exemption m^yttB^u ictly complied I with. ]{e must fiirnA^^^^BAbacco as supplies, and must, not huV^^^diu the general business of selling groceries, or other similar supplies. ^ the manner of a merchant or storekeeper, to others than his own employes or laborers. 4. Any farmer, planter, or lumberman who furnishes to his laborers or employes more (/hin one hum/rtd vihini/g of tobacco in any special-tax year shall be liable to pay special tax as a dealer i'u manufactured tobacco. 5. This provision of law must be construed litprallv. No exemption from payment of eeseial tax is made for other persons than farmers, planters, and lumbermen. JOS. S. MILLER. C, L. SMITH, Commissioner. Deputy. Collector. Miraculous lOHCiiprv \V. \V. Rood, druggist of Winchester, Ind., write* : "One of inv customers, Mrs. Louisa l'ike. Rartnuia, Randolph Co., Ind., was a long sufferer with Consumption, and was jriven up to ?lie by by her physicians. Shs heard of I)r. King's New Discovery for Consumption and began buying it of inc. In six months' time site walked to this city, a distance of six' miles, and is now so much improved .-lie littii Mn't using it. She feels she owes her life to . C^ jjjL'Eriu's Salve. The last salve inTlfc.world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Fores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilbains, Corns, tud ail Skin kruptions, and positively cures. Files, or no pay required, it is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refcuidep. I'rice 23_cents pe? .box. For sale Jjy 1 f jgTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF AIIDKVU.LB, Court of Common Pleas. Joseph A. Brown, Phillip 15. S. Pettigrew, against Goo. W. Brown, S. Blcckloy,E. W. Drown, J. J. linker, J. O. Fretwell, Bleckley, Brown & Co.. Marv CluiMtceu, John L. Brown, A'ice Brown, Joseph A. Brown, Smith Brown, tJeor?ie Brown, Defendants.?By Summons. For relief. (Complaint not served.) *?.? i* r?' ? inu i/Lii'iHKinis : Geo. \V. Brown, I<. Blccklcy, E. W. Brown ,T. J. Baker, J. G. Kretweil, Alary Chuwteon, John L. I>iowh, Joseph A. Brown, Smith Brown, Groorgo Brown, You arc hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in the action, which is tiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Fleas, for the said County, and to servo a copy of your answer to the said complaint. on the subscribers at their ofllec at Abnbville C H, S C,'within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will npplv to the Court for relief demanded in the complaiut. Dated April 3, A. 1). 1886. PARKER A McOOWAN, PliantifF's Attorney'*. [L.H.| M. G. ZEIGLER, C. C. P. To Mary Chasteen, Alice Brown, Smith Brown, Georgia Brown, absent dcfendAts to iiboAe action take notice that the complaint in this action (with copy summons) has this day been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court for Abbeville County, Abbeville C. H., S.C. PARKER k McGOWAN, Plaintiff' Attorney's. A ?-M C 1 for. JX |#I II *'f lOOJ, Sewing Machine Repairs. FINDING 80 much demand for sewinp machine repairs I will say to the public vanting anything in the way of repairs I can 'urnish them af short notice. I keep needles por tho below named machines : New Home, \merican, Victor, Davis, Domestic, Florence, IVilcox, Oibbfl, Grower, Baker,Hartford,Howe, lomo" Shuttle. Household, Remington, Koyal, , >?. John. Singer, Weed, White, Wilson, kVbeeler a Wilson, Elridge, and Shuttle. Oil i uneciftltv. K. M. KEATON, Abbeville, S. C. I Marob 6,1885, 1 : is:.y. V ; . . No. IS 58. INSURANCE LICENSE. Kxkckvi v Dki'autmhxt, 1 J Ornrr. ov UoMi'TUOM.KU (Jkxkiui,, > "V. H. U., April, 1st lbHG. ) I certify. 11?*11 Mr. J. S, Perrin, of Ab!>?* v 111<?. A go nt of The Equitable I.ifn Assiirnneo Company incorporated l?y th;' State of New York, has compli"<i with tin? requisitions of the Act of 111 < < i I'll era I Assembly entitled "An A?<* to regulate the Agencies of Insurance Companies not incorporated in the State of South Carolina," and I hereby license the said Mr. ?F. S. I'orrin, Agent aforesaid, to take risks and transact all business of Insurance in this State, in the County of Abbeville, for and in behalf of said Company. I Expires March olst, 1887. \V. E. Stoxkv. j Comptroller General. I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Ar.r.Evu.i.i: coir.rv, Court Common Pleas. | Ex parte, llessie A. Reacham. Petitioner? Application for Homestead. Notice is hereby given to all persons I concerned, that Mrs. llessie A. Bencham has applied to me to have the Homestead exemptions allowed by law set otT j to her in her real and personal property. ( Dated April 5th. 188G. and published i once a week for fonr weeks in the Abbeville Mi:sskn<;ek. J. C. KLCGII, Master. I a nril "* lQC'il .. r. 1 " *"* '"-11 UNDER The lew Hotel, HAS in stock a complete assortment of Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Slnirs, Varnishes &c. | ALL TI-IR POPULAR Patent Medicines now in use, .uuiij ui mem .Non-secret preparations, consisting of the very best Cough Mixtures, Dispeptic and Kidney preparations, Kheumatic and Neuralgic preparations and Best Liniments for Man and Horse. THE VERY BEST FEMALE PREPARATIONS. ! J YDIA' PIXKIIAM'S Female Remedy B HAD FIELD'S Female llcgulator. HOLMES' LINIMENT AND MOTHER'S FRIEND. SHOULDER BRACKS ?nd SKIRT SUPPORTERS. so necessary to Woman's comfort and health. Also Ahuominnl Supporters, Campbell's Ki-pnhitor, &c. C1IG Alkj^wid Tobacco kept in <tock, ^ The" best . I/rands only handled. My Cigars are unsurpassed. j^RESH Candios always on hand. LINE OF TT'.A.lSrCY GOODS will 1>? foiiml very complete? consisting of Colognes, foreign and domestic, Hnnkenhief Extrncts in groat variety, Toilet Soaps from the cheapest to the finest. Hair, tooth, nail, shaving SUOK and CLOT 11 es BRUSHES. COKBS OF ALL SORTS. ALSO many articles for llouseho Id an Cooking Purposes? Baking Powders. Extracts nnrl Spicos, nnil Vinegar. Close Attention Given to PRESCRIPTIONS at all Hours, Night and Day m , _ MONEY TO LEND. * IN siiyjs t>>'0 and upward on Abbeville fanning lands. .Apply by letter to AI.FKKp ALDIUCH, \? Bwr?w?H, 8. C. Or in person to mj Attoraojr, CAI'T. M. t; BOKHAM, Abbnville, S. C. Feb. 23, '85-3m Linen collars in nt all styles from 5 cents to 25 cents at Bell & Yialphin's. At New York Cost.?Fine rihbous neck wear tfce., at prices th*t will saIK hem atR.M. Huddon & Co.