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N *U - . , ' '15 f ? ' tlB . i i VOL. 2. ABBEVILLE. S. C., TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1880. NO,-IT. | The Press Association of the Stute. The actings and doings, views and opinions of the press of the State should interest the people of the State everywhere. We shall endeavor to sketch as briefly as possible what impression the last and twelfth meeting the Association made 011 our mind. It was, to begin with, an unusually full meeting. Over twenty-five representatives of the press were present .The courtesies of the good people of Spartanburg, whore the Assoniat inn mpf ivcrn linnrti' n??l - - ? ",'1'.w priate. On Tuesday evening, the 13th, the City Council, by the liunils of Stanyarnc Wilson, Esq., extended the freedom of the city to the Association. This was done by Mr. Wilson with much warmth accompanied by a glowing tribute to the influence of the press for good or foi harm in all the affairs of the Commonwealth. This gracious and warm welcome was gracefully and mostnnpropriately replied to by President McSweeney of the Association. This reception over, the Association, at the instance of Mr. Charles Petty of the Spurlan, adjourned to the rooms of the Kennedy Library, where the ladies of Spartanburg, with Mrs. Dr. Means in their lead, awaited the members of the press and other invited guests. Dr. v/iiriiKic on uenaii ol llie ladies extended a warm welcome to the press in his usual felicitous and suggestive manner. Captain Clark of the Camden Journal was appointed to respond for the Association. Hilt as it was announced by the President of the Association who should respond, and the name of tlA.journal was mentioned in the connection. Dr. Carlisle with the blandest smile on his face said that an irrepresihle association occured to him in connection with the Camden It so happened that tin? first communication he I1.11I Iiv.il. 1 1.1: - - I ...... . T, . unuiu.i.ii;!! HI m. puiilic JDUI'UUI was to that paper, and it had been rejected. A cherful laugh rippled through the crovded room in respond to the incident told with se much lnlmor und bonkomrne by tho distinguished educator. Captaii,. Clark disclaimed all responsibility in the premises. As all the ladies could see for themselves, he was far too young a man to have been on the scene of action at so earl}* a day. The gallant Captain then responded for the press to the courtesies of the fair ladies, expressing the pride ami satisfaction all felt at the reception there extended to the press by the fair women of Spartan burg. The Association would go away with another and more personal assurance that the women of Carolina were always alive to the best interests <?T the State. The members of the press would go away with the fueling that they needed no stronger arms of defence than those fair arms in whose care and keeping all that was high and holy in our purity of character was committed. So long as the press was commended by woman, it might feel assured that it was on the right path of duty ; whenever it failed to reach such approval, it might be sure that it was departing from duty and honor. This response was met by ringing applause from the ladies and gentlemen who thronged the rooms After nn interchange of civilities between the entertainers and their guests, Mr*. Means, on the arms of Mr. J. W. It. Pope of the llcyhter, led the way to the refreshment rooms, where delicious ice.* and other confections were served at the many tables scattered through the spacious rooms of the Hoard of Trade, contiguous to the library. The .gentlemen of the press, after this most enjoyable refreshment, on invitation nuid tli?>ir respects to the ladies of the Temperance j Association in an adjoining room. This i concluded the ceremonies of Tuesday i evening. , Wednesday morning thr Association met at 9 o'clock in the rooms of the Hoard of Trade which had been politely tendered.Here was discussed at length the subject of the use of plate matter 1 and thu questions incident thereto. Mr. Wilxon of the Prcsut antl Jianner and ( Mr. Reynolds of the jVe/c.v uuri ffaruhl \ ^ leading the debate in most earn >st and \ * /? *v> A mI' r* ??'! *1*" .1! ....... uw?i<u i uiii4i nn, i?u<] so mi: illSCII.r,- 1 sion continued up to the very liour of the annual address by Mr. J. W. 11. Pope j of the Jteyis'cr. Adjourning to the Opera House, where they found an audience awaiting, 7*fr. Pope was introduced ' by President McSwecney at 11.30, and ' addressed the audience for forty-five ^ minutes on the "Past, Present and Fu? ' ture of South Carolina." i The address over, the' Association re- 1 turned to the Hoard of Trade rooms and continued the discussion, which entered largely into the business conduct and responsibilities of journalism, and continued to the dinner hour. In the afternoon, Mr. Todd of the Andernon tJounml was called up and gave his views touching the matters in hand with n directness, point and business force which commanded much attention, and so the discussion continued till after G o'clock in the afternoon. In the evening the Association by in/\T I...-? ! 1 * ivniKfM \ii uiv >)(hii iuiiuiu^ m usicai i\ssociation, attended at the Opera House the Oratorio of Ruth. The chief Characters were represented by Miss Kvins ; as "Iluth," Miss Uolield as "Naomi*" Mr. ilerudon Moore as "lioaz," First Reaper Mr. Burnett, 'Messenger" Mr. Bomar, "Jewish Maiden" Miss Irwin, "Orpha" Miss McMaken, orchestra Miss Mary Law, Miss Alice Duncan, Messrs. Arthus Irwin, ?J. II. Henderson and J no. Law. The Oratorio proved a most successful entertainment. The vocal and instrumental music alike exhibited training aud a high order of talent. A violent thunder storm accompanied by a deluge of rain prevailed during a considerable part of the performance hut all secsncd to enjoy themselves as though thev had no fears of a deluge or the sheen of the terrible lightning. On Thursday the Association assembled at 10:30 A. M. for another business session. Mr. Bonner was called up in connection with the subject of foreign advertisements, who, after a brief remark or .>u, muuesuy exeuseu niinsell on the t I score of want of experience, and called t up Col, Ilovt of the Jiaptist Courier, ai who entered at length into the question 1 of handling foreign advertisements, and ( also commented on medical advertise- i nients and objectionable matter connect- i ed therewith. ri The discussion then took a wide range ^ as to the responsibility of journals for advertisements bearing the quasi endorsement of journals Tins culled up v Mi..Jones of the Spartanburg Herald- C Mr. Hoggs of the Pickens Sentinel. Col. t Crews of the Laurensville f/cr<tl<l, the ii Uev. ?>idi Di'ownu of the Christian n *Xci(]libor and other members of the t Association who joined in the earnest f debate, some holding with Mr. 1-Joggs o that political journals shared with tlu* 1 - ? .... juui iiais iMjuai responsioi ity m .1 placing before their readers, either l>y s advertisements or otherwise, matter that v was prejudicial to good morals. It was s contended, on the other hand, that j, whilst of course all journals were under a obligations to guard the public morals, p there was a larger latitude allowed to s la)r than religious journals : that whilst, ^ for instance, the advertisement of a cir- ^ ens was in every way admissible in lay ^ journals, such an advertisement would ^ be unseemly in a religions journal ; that , these shades of difference, it was con- , h tended, were well recognized by the public, ani hence that the two classes of journals could not be measured by ^ the same rules. The discussion was " long ami able 011 both sides. 1 - 11 ?- *? .A iiviu ?>u nuuiu rumnrK inai mo ousiness discussions of tbe body wero full of information of the most valuable and ^ practical kind to journalists, and are here briefly outlined. There is one matler which is of much interest, and it is E this : That journalism in Soutn Carolina ^ has undergone a great change in the past few years. It is very evident, in the ^ first place, from what transpired in the V business debates, that our State journals P have for the most part got on solid ground financially. Again, that journalism has become more of a profession md is not used and regarded longer as a makeshift. Those pursuing it look to it now as men look to other professions, is a life-long pursuit, and hence they jr ire prepared to bring to it all that dili- p Sent training and experience which are cj <o needful in the hvinwd professions. It j} is plain to see that journalism in South p, Carolina is to-day occupying a much jj, (uglier plane than it did five years ago. i n< iml thnt il must continue to advance,, jr mil advance rapidly in this rojrard. Ks- i sa [>ecia!ly are these remarks applicable to jn the country press of the State. a.s On the adjournment of Thursday af- el ternoon's session of the. Association the cc members were driven around the city Iv L>y their various friends., It was the *>h< iporn] good fortune of Col. Watts and d< Mr. Hoggs and the writer to fail into w lospiiable hands of Mr. Sloan of thy im- 01 portant firm of Walker Sc Sloan. Wa were ?'riven" all routi'l tin? city, and saw it all, including its beautiful residences, its churches, institutions of learning, and industrial establishments, so that wo saw more of the city in one afternoon, perchance, than the habitual resident would see in a month. On our drive we met with Mr. W. M. .Jones of the Spartanburg Herald. who, four in hand, drove President McSweeney anli his fair young bride and other ladles to see Spartanburg and all its improvements. It was a gallant feat for a brother of the <1 tn11, but wo noticed that ho turiied the corners rather sj'ofh/ lest he might make n pi of his company. The old officers of the Association were unanimously elected. Mr. Hoggs of the Pickens Scntiiwl anil Mr. -Jones of thy Spartanburg I/cnthl were elected the next annual oratois. The Committee on Invitations reported the regrets of the Association with its thanks in declining the invitation of Professor Walker to visit the Cedar Springs Institute and the hospitalities :>f the proprietors of the Glenn Springs. The invitation of President McAden to nsit Asheville over his road was accepted with thanks. It is pleasing here to record an act of ;ood fellowship which transpired in connection with the selection of the Rev. M?li II. Browne of our city as chaplain. The reverend gentleman was asked to etire, when, 011 motion of Col. Ho3*t, vho prefaced his motion with a few ouching remarks, it was unanimously esolvc-d to bestow upon our reverend md venerable brother some suitable okeil of the :mnr?winf i<M? ?n.l ......l " I' r" " ^",k'u>a iUq.iHI Ul he Association. The Association then | idjourned, subject to the call of the j 'resident. Owing to the crowded con- I lition of the train on Thursday after- j iooh the Association declined going to j Vsheville, although a few of the young 1 nctnhcrs, among whom were Colonel ilelchers and Mr. Iiutson of Charleston, lid make the trip. ReHhrning to tho Merchant* Hotel, I'll ere Mr. Watkins Lee. formerly of the /harleston Hotel, had done everptliing o makes us comfortable and hnppy durng our stay, the ladies and gentlemen f our party, along with friends from he city, wound up the day with a delight, ul hop, which lasted to the small hours f Friday morning. On Friday morning at 10 A. M. the i association, its ladies and friends, as- j ?i.~ > ? r .1 ?? . I uuuau in me- p;ii iurui me aiorcnants7, 'hen Col. 11?>3't, on the part of the Asoeiation, in the* most graceful and apropriate torms, presented to the venerhie chaplain a handsome silver ice iteller on which was engraved : "Preented to the Uev. Sidi 11. Browne, !haph\in, by the Press Association of iouMt Carolina. Spartanburg, July lGtli, 88G." The reverend brother responded rith much emotion. It was evident that is heart was full, and full of love, as e said, for his brethren. So the meeting of the Association for 88G was over, and it was by far the lost interesting, the most harmonious nd the most useful we have ever had. . goodly representation, however, with leir ladies, went on to Washington on riday afternoon. Wo have only to add hero, regretfully, j lat there was h universal feeling ofj loom with reference to the seasons and i le crops ul 11 over the State. Kvcry- j ling looks blue enough, it must be con ssed. Let us hope that things will ot mend in this regard between the resent and the 15th of August.?Cot mbia lie (/is f or. Deiith of a l'ntricidc. A telograin received in the city on iturday announced the death in the isane asylum at Columbia, of W. II. riester, the man whose airest in this ty for the murder of his lather in arnwell county, several years ago, 'oduccd intense excitement at the inc. The case was rendered the more table from the fact that Priester was :~.i r.... ii... : i ?si ?i 1 it*u iin uiu uriiiif tiiKi wits nujiiugifu 111no by the jury, whereupon the presid- ' gjudge sentenced him to the State i :ylum for life. l'riester married an i egant and accmplished lady of this i >nty. She was a daughter of W, T. ong and is now living, at the home of < *r parents./ I'riester was once a stu- 1 ;nt at the military institute hore, and I as then noted for his fiery temper and J Is ot almost insane angor. i % The Chaplain Abroad. (SoulInvestlm'ii Presbyterian. I)uk Wkst, ft. (J., Juno 30, 1880. Mr. Editor : 1 have had much satisfaction in visiting some old residences and plantations of the "low country" of South Carolina. One at Society Hill, whore Senator I'v ans resided, is about one hundred years old. The Senator lies buried in his garden, and a handsome monument marks his grave. His son, Kd K. Kvans, resides in the old home-stead that has come down through several generations. It is in a state of improvement, ami no wonder, for Mr. Kvans is a man of fine education. I remember that he was one of our best speakers in the South Caroi lina Collc-re : and hein'* :i irnitm?i ?? ?.? and one of energy and integrity, lias boon successful in the management of the labor in its present form. Mrs. ; Evans was also an old friend, and their | chartuin^ daughter made the stay of j "Uncle .lack"' quite pleasant. The old ; fumiiy mansion is quite interesting in j its picturesque surroundings. The spreading trees and crystal stream and songsters of the forest all add to the interest of this ancient homo place. Another one of these interesting old places is tiiat on Black River?the home of the late lion. Robert Witherspoon, who represented his district years ago ; in Congress. His grandson, Robert | Witherspoon, lives there, and is one who j honors the name ho bears. It is one of ' the finest plantations in all that region. i What a contrast between these liomeKj j surrounded by so many attractive and i so man}' hallowed memories, and those | places like so many "camps.M in which the family live, for the tiihe being, tab; ernacled in a certain place and then move away ! There is an attachment for birth-place and home which is strong in the human breast, and ought to he cherished as a natural and useful instinct. ' Your correspondent has come to the "up country"' of South Ctralina. lie preached at Abbeville Court House on lust Sabbath at 11 a. m., and spoke at Duo "West the same night. Abbeville is blessed with a fine pastor. lie v. Dr. ?J. Cowrie Wilson, whose praises are in all the churches in this state, and this good brother is blessed with a noble tiock. Dr. Wilson has a Confederate leg, which does not diminish his popularity in a congregation where the senior elder had eight sons on the Confederate side, and several of them were kilh-d. Dr. Wilson uses his artificial li.nb with trreat case, and is one of tho handsomest and most charming of men, but, strange to say, is an old bachelor, living in a beautiful manse. Dr. AVilson spoke feelingly concerning the visit of the chaplain to his old friends. The satisfaction of being received so kindly by his old friends and their children, is something more thin 1 can describe. It makes an old man feel a little moisture about the eyes, if he does not discover the tears fall like raindrops. God be praised for the kindred and lovo and friendships of this life ; and Iiis grace bu magnified for enabling a man to return to the places of his early year#, and be received a.< the sailor's chaplain has been ! This is commencement week at Krskine College, and the Bethel has had a place in the proceedings, by invitation. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian \ says : "In the evening Rev. Dr. A. J. Withcrspoon, chaplain of the Seaman's Bethel of New Orleans, spoke to a good and attentive audience in the interest of his work, and impressed his audience as one familiar with his work, and thoroughly in earnest. At the conclusion of his address, some appropiibte remarks were made bv Dr. Grier, President of the College. Dr. Leftwich, Chaplain of Van-' derbilt University, preached the Baccalaureate sermon, which was considered a good one. 'Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life,' was the text.,' On Monday night the Literary Societies had their meetings, which were very much enjoyed by the large crowds that attended. These Due WeRt insti- , t'Jtions are noted for the brevity and sprightliness of their meetings. I hive , not heard a tedious or dull speech. J)ue West is consequently noted for large Eiudiences. They say here, as it has been remarked in New Orleans about the Bethel, "If you want to see a crowd , just go to Commencement at Due West", ' tnd I say, *'If you wish to see one well j behaved. jti.st attend the commencement xeroses of this place." Tuesday night there were spirited contests in the form of essays hy members of the junior class, and declamation ; hy members of the sophomore class, j Wednesday was commencement day I in Hrskine College. The addresses dej livered by members of the graduating | class were histhlv it l?l?? ?<> young gentlemen and to tin- good training hack of them. The Baccalaureate address of Dr. Crier retniude 1 mo of those of i Jj\ Tliornwell on similar occasions. In fact, l)r. Crier lias been called the Tliornwell of the Associate Reformed Church of South Carolina, lie is a true and ablu man, and is the moving spirit of all these inslitutiors. lie also has a Confederate limb, which gives him a slight limp in his walk, lie is a man of wonderful magnetism, yet of groat firmness, and his utterances are clear and distinct, lu fact, he was horn an orator. The great feature of the Krskii.e Collego commencement was the masterly and eloquent oration of lion. .John Bright, of Tennessee, lie is like his namesake, John Bright of Kngland ; for 1 have heard them both, and they are both men of mature convictions and well-settled opinions. Mr. Bright spoke on "The Influence of Literature over Nations." The orator was introduced as the man that knew how to play on that harp with a thousand strings?the human heart ; and his effort answered the description of the introduction. Mr. Bright is an elder of the Presbyterian ( Mi iipcII The last day (Thursday) was devoted to the commencment exercises of the Female College. The death of the veteran teacher, Miss McQuerns. throws a gloom over this college and all the friends of education. She held her own as a good teacher to her eighty-first year?a diligent, a faithful and successful instructress. And there are people all through our broad land that she has taught for three generations, and then, gave up to God a long and beautiful life. I must not forget to write about the "school for the prophets'' at the head of which is Iiev. Dr. lioyce. a man wellI known and beloved, who has faithfully ! and efliciently labored as a professor of Theology. The preachers sent out from this school declare to the world that it is a sound and orthodox Seminary, with good training. The eloquent Dr. Lowry, of Selma, was a graduate of this divinity school as well as of Krskine College, and so was the Moderator of our Assembly, lie v. Dr. Bryson. Prof. Lathan is well-known for his writings. He certainly wrote the best letters of travel in Europe that I havy ever read, lie tells me that he wishes to visit Jerusalem. I answered that if George W. Childs could only become acquainted with his merits as a traveler, explorer and correspondent he would certainly send him. I am highly honored ir. being made the guest of Dr. lioyce, and I found in his house two cousins that have treated me with great affection?Miss Kniiline B and Mrs. M . They have become great friends of the Bethel, and, as a matter of course, that has won my heart, but they are also amongst the noblest of women. vv. ij. aici Jonaid, r;sq., the handsome I editor of the Winnsboro J\rcirs\ with hi ' handsome bride, is attending the 'commencement." J udge Cothran, Associate Justice McGowan, and othor distinguished gentlemen, and many of the clergy of all denominations, are also in attendance. A. J. W. One of our North Carolina correspondents says ; The views of Senator Vance may not Ua it.- If * 1 -1 uu af^iceuuiB iu inu i>l ug'VUIIipS, UUl Hie Postmaster General seems to apprecinto "Our Zeb," for he announces that a post , office in Texes that has hitherto been known as Bull Head shall hereafter be known as Vance. This may be a joke on the Senator. When tho mighty Zeb accosted Mr. Cleveland, at a reception, the said, ( pointing to his noble wife : "This is my j President." ''Yes." retorted Clevoland, ( "and the only one who can manage you.'' ( Happy Vance, to be managed by such a | wifo ! , Many of the blotchea, pimples, and other 1 affections of the skin are caused by the efforts jf the system to cast off impurities, which wing to "the iuuction of the liver and kidney;, i remain in the system. Dr. H. McLean's i Liver and Kidnoy Balm iathe deat remedy. ] ?yy.. \x. ATraiil of Tillman. [CorrcspiMulcucc Columbia Register.1 M v. h'rfiftn' : Xoil)withstanding 1 profess to be a farmer, or at least a "tiller of the soil" ' having no other occupation, I have never j been at all in sympathy with what is ; known throughout the country as the | "Farmer Movement." from the fact that i I have never been able from its earliest incipiency to discover any direct good I .i... ! iii.-iL cuutu possibly omnnato from it. but ' on tin: contrary, however, think that I can si"! in the distance where much harm might result. . A very large proportion of our farmers at this time aro not only greatly de pressed in spirits but are also heavily oppressed with debts irom a series of misfortunes or bad management in their fanning operations, and being almost overcome with gloom and despondency ] at their present surroundings, seeing no bright spot in the futuie, are disposed to lay the blame for their present depressed condition somewhere else than on themselves, and earnestly craving I succor, or at least a change in matters, are almost ready regardless of conse! (juenci's to plunge into any movement whatever that holds out a semblance of relief. Unfortunately we have too many men in out country, and often the most loud-mouthed and blatant in a commu- ." < nity, who never stop a momcment to . meditate or think lor themselves, but who are ever readv at all timos nn/T . whether right or wrong to board the craft of popular opinion and drift with what seems to them the strongest cur- ; -' rent. ^ Mr. Tillman being a very shrewd and wily fellow and fully undarstanding human nature, 1 very much fear he has < taken advantage of the present existing > state of affairs in our country, and I have no doubt is endeavoring to use the same in "feathering hid own nest,7 thinking that by crying ''stop thief" he will be enable to divest the attention of the people from the main object and in the general melee of the "new deal" he and his favored adherents will in all " probability get oil" with and secure for: themselves a good share of the public . booty. 1 learn from a recent Edgefield paper,, copied in the Jicyistcr, that notwithstanding he has heretofore pretended to ignore Jill pretentions to any ollicc what- . ever, that he is now willing to bocome the servant wf the dear people if they \ desire him, and, if necessary, to sacrifice ji himseii on the altar o' his country. This begins to look very much like there was ' a "cat in the meal,'' and I have no doubt i; if the rats would watch close that they * would discover the veritable Moses bat- \ ting his eyes like a frog under a dusty \y barn and closely ensconcing himself in m tlx? bottom of the tub. ,>fj! Now, Mr. Editor, in conclusion I wish. to say a word to my brother farmers, wliicb is simply to repeat what has al- H ready been said in the columns of tho Hcf/is/cr: "Farmers, watch Tillman," v'3 and~take care that in his "new deal*' ht? does not stock the pack and deal him\ self and favored friends high, low, jack, ^ leaving you to mutiru over and deplore &>$ lost game. UNORGANrZKI) F A KM Kit. vYiiiKOomy as President. [S'iccial Dispatch to the Boston Herald.] H Washington 1). C. July 12? /X Congressman MillikcD, of Maine, does not believe Mr. Blaine will return to Washington again to live urless ho shall come as President.'* Mr Blaine/' fl he says,"will make an effort to secure a I renomination. That will be tendered to ^9 him unanimously. Ho is the only raatv |fl with whom the Republicans can succeed, yfl With any other candidate they will be -B hopelessly defeated." 'Is it true that Mr. Blaine will make H an effort to be returned to the Senate?"',? Mr. Milliken was saked, ' ".' 'JbM "There is no foundation whatever that story. The people of M4fcrii||jH couldn't force such an election him. I have this assurance fromown lips. Mr Blaine will devote hiff^ifl leisure timo between this and the 'next\|H| campaign to literary work, It is Ntr4fl agreeable occupation and has paid him H handsomely. 1 have recently been told :-fl that br his last venture in that dire<r(iofef^^| lie has realized over $250,000." . /Tx| Frequently protracted constipation canae*;' inflammation of the bowel; aa a remedy aiwpj) regulator, ues Dr. J. B. McLean Liver ud| Kidney Balm. ,