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t 1eU1s u Wra1d. WINNSBORO, 8. 0. Tuesday, April 2, 1: 1878. X. MEANS DAVIS, EDITOR. ,NO. S. REYNOLDS, AssocIAT6 EDITOR. THE COu NTY CONVENTIQN. Harmonious Action of the County Club--The Good Well Begun. Pursuant to a call, the Democrat ic County Club met in the court house on Saturday, the 30th of March, at 12 m. General Bratton, county chairnian, called the Club to order, and announced that the pur pose for which it was called was to receive and act upon the report of the Executive Committee relative to organization. He then uppointod Mr. R. Means Davis secretary, and called for an enrollment of delegates. The following wore enrolled : No. 1. T. W. Traylor, D. R. Fens. ter, W. B. Estes, L. D. Owens and J. Hendrix McLane.. No. 2. T.' G. Douglass, W. L. Rosborough, John Stewart, W. W. Ketchin. No. 3. Charles Douglass, E. D. Mobley. J. A. McCrorey, Danl. Hall, Jr., James U. Higgins. No. 4. T. T. Robertson, H. A. Gaillard, G. H. McMaster, James A. Brice, R. Means Davis. No. 5. A. J. Lamar, D. H. Rob' ertson, John Hollis, James Pagan, R. Matchett. No. 6. H. O. Duke, John T. Hall, E. A. Kennedy, T. L. Rosborough, F. M. L. Duke. Longtown-J. D. Harrison, D. W. Tidwell, E. P. Jenkins, J. W. Melli champ, Robert Stewart. Nos. 7. and 8. P. Rion, B. E. Elkin, C. E. Thomas, W. G. Hinnant, R. G. Lamar. No. 8. (Doko) J. L. Wardlaw, W. H. Sligh, W. B. Hogan, E. P. Smith, J. C. Huffman. No. 9. Henry Pagett, N. C. Rob bertson, J. R. Delleney, Thomas B. McKinstry, T. W. Woodward. No. 10. H. A. Gibson, A. P. Irby, =WRuff, W. R. Rabb, Thomas Anderson. No. 11. Thompson Chappell, C. B. Douglass, A. M. Wallace, W. T. Yarborough, James C. Curry. No. 12. R. E. Ellison, Jr., Samuel Cathcart, James W. Bolick, Iraneous Pope, P. Hastings. No. 13. Hayne McMeekin, A. E. Davis, W. J. Clowney, James R. McGill, 3. B. Davis. White Oak--W. W. Brice, Mi. Y. Bankhead, John Vinson, T. G. Pat rick, Sam1. B. Johnston. On the calling the roll a qnorum of the Convention being p)resent, it was declared ready for business. ~Col. B. E. Elkin, on behalf of the committee, submitted the const.itu tion and by-Jaws prloposed by the Executive Committee, being the same already published in Tuis NEWs Ann HERALD. They were read by the secretary, after which it was decided to cionsider them section by section. After harmonious discus sion er 0'1 section was aCopted with.. out amendment. Pending a proposition to adopt the constitution as a whole, M~ajor WVoodward moved to recur to the ninth section relative to primary elections. He had heard that there was some difference of opinion in regard to. this, and he wished it re considered in order that a full dis cussion might be had, lie would vote for the scheme unless convinced that he was wrong. The section was then reconsid ered. It reads as follows : IX. The system of primary elec tions by ballot is hereby p)resented as the mode of nominating candi-. dates for county offices and for the General Assembly. The said elec,~ tions shall be conducted under rules and regulations to be fixed by the County' Executive Committee." Major Woodward then moved a readoption of this section. -Somne discussion ensued between .'; Mtssrs. J. 11. McLane, A. J. Lnmar, WH.S1Igh and N. C. Robertson in opposition to, and Messrs. 0. - H. McMaster, J. B. Davis, B. E.. Elin and R. Means Davis in favor of the a yatem. Major Woodward then mo'ved the previous question, which .belti carried, the article was re d. TeoaatiM.tuo reported by ~scomamittee was then unani snmously adopted as a whole. Tlecarthen annomirced that as he pincpleof primary elections enaped the Oonenti. ~hoiil4 */ troceed to ragti ,. Whshk provide that any vacancy occurring in the board of election managers shall be filled by the Club. The twentieth section was amend ed so as to provide that in case of no ohoico at tliq, first election the Executive Committee shall choose the two candidates, still ofterin, who shall have received the two highest votes respectively. This provides for the withdrawal of any candidate after the first election. Section 22, which read that in case of no choice at the second elec tion, the Executive Committee should select the candidate, was so ainond ed as to read, 'SIn case of a tie, the Executive Committee shall have the casting vote and declare the candi date." The scheme was then unanimous. ly adopted as a whole. The following resolution was also adopted : Rcsolved, That the plan of pri mary elections just adopted remain in full force during the coining cam paiign. Mr. G. H. McMaster offered a series of resolutions as follows : Resolved, That this Convention earnestly endorses the adiministra tion of t lovernor Wade Hampton, and expresses the conviction that his re-election, together with that of the entire State ticket, is essential to preserve harmony in the Demo critic ranks, and to ensure an easy victory in tihe niext e'ection. Re?sc o'oxl, That this convention endorses the honesty, patriotisi and ability of our Representatives, Brice and Gaillard, and expresses the conviction that at their hands, faithful scions as they are of the Scotch Irish and the l-lugnienot, South Carolina's honor will never suffer detr-iiment. Rlesoleed, That this convention fools called upon to express its dis approbation of the i econt action of the Legislature wlhere'v it refused to discountenance the acceptance of free railroad passes by members of the (eneral Assembly and other State officials. Dr. T. 'T. lobrtson moved that in connection with this resolution the secretary be requoested to rerd the eloquent, and touching address delivered by Governor Hampton recently at Anderson. The address wsas read and received with ap plause. Captain Sligh then said that while he most heartily concurred in the resolution, so far as it related to Governor Hamipton, he thought the endorsemnent of the whole ticket too broad. At his requ'est Mr. Mc. Master struck out tnat portion. Mij. T. W. Woodvard rose. While he world vote for the resalu tion, as he behived the re-nonina tion of Governor Hampton to be for the best interests of the State, he felt it incumbent on himself to say that he could not Ondorse all the acts of thme Administration, He believed that Governor Halimpton in several in.stances, notably, in regard to the admiis'sion of the Mackey House, had been guilty of uniwa.~ ranted interference in th e j uris Ilic tion of a co-ordinate brape~h of gv ernmont. Capt. H. A. Gaillard concurred in generatl terms in t,he spinit of thet resolution regard G.ver nor Ham p ton, who in his opinion, had corn. mitted as fewv errors as any main, in his situation could. The gov ernor ti uthfully alluded to himself as a mariner on inu nnknown sea. He con tinued. I have on several occasionsa, especially in the mnattoa of the ju.liemid elections, differed widely with the governor. BJut 1 would not have a governor with whom I should not at times differ. But notwithstanding dilflerences of opinion concerning inidividu,di acts, I believe that the res:ltanat of LIl these has proven eminently ad vantageous for the State ; and now it is not a matter for Hamptoni t. decide whether he wvill surve again, buit 'the right of the State to demand it of him. So far as the resolutions relate to myself I amn profoundly grateful to the gontle, mran for his kind expressiops. 1 d0 not knmow that I havo done annything to call them forth. So far as a conscientious endeavor to do the best for the people of South Caro lina~ constitutcm a faithful servant, .1 ima~y be allowed to clim credit foi that. 'While in Columbia, on sovera. questions tha~t arosen in the ILogis hature, I was told that I did not represent thme p)ublic sentimonajt of Fatirfleldl. But [ was conscient,ious ly supportinig wvhst I believedi to be conducive to the welfare of the State; aqua I believe I was .bu. paying a merited tribute to to honor and integrity of the people of Fairfield when I pad no heed whateter to tlio - public e amuor [Aliplanse.]) I beloeyed 'that so honorables #nd itilligent peoplei wonld ubt dmahdr the 3aornpe of my hoteht' obvietions. * .I am o6%d ''The )ntop ture kicked after it is dead. In only one State in the Union is there a law similar to the one proposed. It is an imputation against the honesty of the Legislature, in intimating that the members would be biased. The railroad legislation, passed, proved the absence of this bias. The Legislature had a long and tedious session it is true, and the members were spurred con~ tinually bv..calls on them to adjourn. Yet they had a fearful amount of woi k to do, such as no other Log islature will ever be c.dled on to perform. And I think it. would ho extreme unjust to pass by all the sahitory legislation, and to pick out only one act, and that by way of cOnsure. Mr. McMaster said that if he pos sessed the eloquence of his friend he would touch the Legislature up. He did recognize the good done, but there was entirely too much idle talking. The free pass matter he thought especially worthy of censure. It was an abuse that had crept in and should be eradicated. He thought the incoming Legisla ture should be warned. While it was true the Legislature had passed one good act against rail roads several others failed that ought to have passed. He insisted on the resolutions. General Bratton said no one had watched the Legislature more close ly than ho. The legislators were mariners ou an unknown sea one filled with wrecks that threat cned to overwhelm them. While they made, in his judgment, some mistakes, yet lie wits prepared cordially to endorse not only the acts of the representatives from Fairfield, but of the Logisl:ture as a body. Still he considered this iatter not germane to the duties of the -presont Convention. Nor would he have seen any cause for here ondorsing Governor Hampton, save for the bitter attacks that had been made on his administrati.n. While heartily symi1 a hizing w i h the second resolution, lie thought it irrelevant, and would suggest iti withdrawal. Mr. Gaillard seconded I this and it was withdrawn.. The two other resolutions wer I presen ted separately. The iirs:, I endorsing Governor Hampton, wee: p:assed unanimously. The second resolution ws amended by Mr. 3cMaster s. rt to read: Resolved, That this Conventia" disapproves of the ar c pt:ance f railr,ad pny^ies by pubic olici& and members of the Legit;lature. Mr. Preston ion nlved to I:, this on the table, thus ciosin; debate ; and by a rising vot:e, )t was tabled by a vote of 21 to 1G. The following resolution waan then adopted: Resolved, That all clubs that have not recently organized, b. instructed to organize i mmediate:ly uinder thte newv cons.i ution aind ti eport to the Conm.y Cha:irmia, .mid that all chibs already coi g.m: ized conform their or g .snizationi t: its requLiremuents, The sacretary was requested tu have the procoedings publishedl in T m.: Ni:ws Awo HEF.RM.D. The Chauir m exre.aissied his desire thamt men~i.b.erts of the clubs would all subscribe to the county paper, ais that affordid the best me: ns of comumuni cation, lie announ cod that under the new constitution there would he a new County Chairman eloeted at thme next (Con ven tion that imay be held, at which ine the present Executive Comn mitcee will retire from office. T1here being no fur t r bu.4iness tha Convention adjourned sine die. The New York herald is im pressed with the thought that too iumch of the corn product of this country is eaten from flasks. OTTO F. WELTERS8, Wholesalo Grocer -AND iommission iYierchan;. Nos. 110, 112 amit 181, CHARLESTON, S. C PE NCILS. Alot of good soft 'edrar Pencils, for .*.aale at the Dru Sitor., at 265 cents rdozen or two fo to cenlt. '/ -AXLSO-, (STUNG HAS CO, -AND New Style Goods --HAVE US' Al I'ED, including, all the novelties of the season, at the Wiuns. bore Dry Goods, Fancy Goods and Millinery Bazaar. MRS. BOAG wishes to return her sin acre thanks to her friends and the public generally for the past patronage, solici ting a continuance of the saue. She will entleavor as horetofore and is dtterinined to please the nost fastidious. Millinery and Fancy Goods Stock is complete, Frencht Pattern iats, trimmed ani untrimmed,St.ratw l1ats snd bonnets, Sun Hats an<( Sailors, 1 ibbons, Silks, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Illusions, Nock '[iot, Rtuilliig, Linen and Lace Setts, Iiandkerchieft, Corsets, Gloves, Buttons, &c., &c. -0 Seconl lot of Spring Caliooos, also a nice lot of Dress Goods, Moliairs. Alpacas, Japanese Siilks, Wash Poplitis, and other nice Mat -rials and Tinimmnig. Call aid see, L:ulies,for your selves. A large lot of Mon's, Lali,s' and Ctilllrent's .Shoos, Gents' : nd Bvys' Fur and Straw tiats, line and cotlr o. --- A choln' lot of i;'-tily Gr'ceriis, C n dies. I'akes, I.ek. s 'Tobacco Cigars, Se'ru'nn O1. a,l.,tei'ware, l'odenware. 1 inware, Croocry, So. --0 A qttltity of Lumber for salo low for Otis Ii. tmarch t1) J. O. BOAG. 7s5 the most genial bnlgnin ever used by suferers from ptnlmonn r isodss. It is compo%e( of lrbal proicts, whirl) have a specific <tfec.t ens tlo throat antl 1nngs; detaches from the air e0ls all ir ritating atter; a taw It to oB expocto rate, ann atono ceaks the Inlaemation which prc1C'9 the /eoettr. A single doso rolieven the~ uttoot tiistrussint. paroxysm, soothes ne'rvou,rnt"rts, and eailes the suf" ferer to enfoy quiet rest sat ilht. ]Being a pleasant t'ordil.i It tones the wonk stomn ftel, and is sps lally reoomntended for children. What others say about Tutt's Expectorant. Had Asthma Thirty Years. AL'IMORE, February 3,i8s5. III have had Asthma thirty years, and nevertound a medicine that had such a hapnv effect." W. F, hOGAN, Charles St. A Child's dea of'1erit, "STutt's Expectorant Is a familiar name in myhouse. Ely wife thinks it the bcst medicine in the world, ard the children ay It Is ' nicer than molasses t&ndy.'" NOAH WOODWARD, 101 N. Poydras St. been croumpy. WVithout Tuui': Expectorant, I don't think they could have survived r>iii of the attacks. It is a mother's blesab,e." MARV STEVEN3, Franktert, Ky. A Doctor's Ad'vi es 0 " In nmy practic, Iadviseall famiies to keep Tut t's E~xpectranit, in sudden emergencies, for coughs, croup, diphtheria, etc." T. P. EL.LIS, M.D., Newark, N. J. BoFd iby all dlrutggit. .Price $ t.00. OgIJce 85 Murray Street, Nae Yorke. "THlE TREE IS BV ITS FRUIT." " Tutt'sPills are worth thelr weight in gold." "'REV. I. It._SIMPSON, L.ouisville, Ky. " Tutt's Pills are a "simecIEt lessing of the nine. teenth century.''-REV. P. R.08SG00D, New Ycrk. "' I have uised Tutt'TIITor torpor of tme liver. They are superior to any medicine for bilary dis. orders ever made." --a I. P. CARR, Atoneat L'iw, August., 0. "I have used Tutt's1'i1Ti7ve years in my family. They areounequaled for costiveness and biliousnecss." F. R . WILSON G. eorgetown, Texas. 'I have used Tatt's1led c ne with great benefit."' W. W. MANN E itor MobIl. Register. "We sell fifty boxes iaW Pills te five of all others."--SAVRE CO CarternIll., Ga. "Tutt's Pills have oniTI be tried to establish their merits. They work like magic." W. H. BARRON 98 Summer St., Beston. " There Is no medic neso ell adapted to the cure of bilious disorders n's Tumtt's PIlls." JOB. BRUMMEL., RIchmond, Virginia. AND A TI D MORE. 50l4 by 4r, sIes. 95.ent .s Qgies90j~ TUTTS HAIR DE ZIOn aa. - HIGH TESTIMONY. *FRqDM Xik P..15 , -L baes heen isado iPny l -~rt ohea e ne 1 sni eedIaU roducif g a U byw t'IitatesU a trejtWI.ef f. 04b orsl may .PrIce~ $1.00. OAte. 85 19te 08 MOUNT ZION INSTITUTK. UlN he xiniaq of the gir~4 Zin4 Bt14 (a iu ~i % Alieoh KEfKS AN HERALD WEEKLY EDITION, 1$ 1 UBLISNEDZUY W31+NIDAY AT W1NNSBORO, S. 0. 33Y TUE WINNSBORO PUBLISHING CO. IT CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF TH LEADING EVENTS OF THR DAY, Stato News, County N<-ws, Political News, Etc. THE EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION. TH ' IMCA A4 COLUMN. I % ell filled with tawn and county no*. 1he aim of the Publisierm is to issue c. LthT- CLASS FA11ILY EWSPA PER. X'rms of subscription, payable invaria, iy m al,nce: Ja cop'y, one4 year, ---------$.00 1ue copy,- six months, - - - - $l.60. * nc copy, three months, . - - $1,00. Five copies, one year, at - ---$2,75. Ten copica, one year, at - - - - $2,60. T1wenty copies, one yeasr, at -- $2,0, To every p)erson miaking up a club of teni or lnore subscribera, a copy will be ~sent frce for one year. Theo6namecs consti~ ~ting a club need not all be at the same~ po:d-oflice. JOB PRINTING IN ALL ITS DEPAR1TMENTS DONE IN TilE lIEST STYLE AND AT TH.8 LOWE~ST PRICES. We are prepared to furnish, on short notice, * t.0L. HEADS. .NOTES h.NVEOPES, LETTERI HEADS. [NVITATIONS, POWR8n A W IBLANI{S, POSTAL CARIDS, ETC., ETO. A Teovis for Job Work.-CAs a 4 )eIvery. VAl bla e