Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Ti DAraGTOH mam EiUbliihed J«ly Uth, 1890. Destroyed by Fire December 15tb, 1890 Re-EetablUhed febnary Uth, 1891. W. D. WOODS, Editor? One Dollar a Year. DARLINGTON, 8. 0. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1892. THE LIMITATIOMS OF STATUTE LAW. To every thoughtful philosophical mind, that has given the complex subject of civil government any con- sideration, the fact must be perfect' ly apparent that there are certain well defined limits, beyond which civil legislation should not go, and that the passage of legal enactments, in defiance of this principle, are not only useless but opposed to the very theory and practice of a true repub lic. The grand central idea in a form of government, like the one un der which we like, is to give the largest measure of individual free dom, and to only legislate on ques tions that are clearly within the province of statute law, and whico guarantee protection to the person and property of its citizens. It is a trite but none the less true saying that the best government is that which governs least; and to those who, ac cept the truth of this statement the t mdency towards special and paternal legislation will lie contemplated with alarm, and with misgivings as to the perpetuation of the true principles up on which the fabric of our Government rests. To a people who have always lived under the protecting shadow of a paternal government, it may be possible that it is necessary to their well being and safety, but to one that has clearly and unmistakably demonstrated its ability to enjoy the advantages of a true republic, could not, without wellnigh irreparable in jury* go backward and submit to tbe tyranny of a practically irresponsi ble legislative body, and tamely sur render a freedom under which they have achieved such glorious results. The growth and almost marvellous development of the British Empire, while other things have contributed to the result, is in a large measure owing to the perfect civil and religi ous liberty which its citizens have for so long a time enjoyed, and with' out which they could never have reached a degree of prosperity and power that not only excites the envy, but forces the reluctant admiration of the other great races of the World. In both these grand essen tials of a free government, civil and religious liberty, the constitution of England and that of our own country are practically the same, and all intel ligent citizens, of either country, will resist to the uttermost any encroach ments upon this repository of their liberties. Any attempt to legislate on purely moral questions is clearly an in fringement of the spirit of the Con stitution, and those who propose to fight moral evils by legal enactment would do well to bear this fact in mind, and not, by misplaced zeal, cur tail the liberties of the people, and retard the very reforms that they are so anxious to bring about. It would be impossible to point out a single moral reform that has ever been aided by law, and with this undeni able fact staring them in the face, it is difficult to understand upon what ground, the advocates of prohibition, base their hope that legislation on this question will be any exception to the general rule. If the evil of intemperance can be put down by the strong arm of the law, why not deal with other moral and social evils in the same way, and put an end to them also? On the same principle the use of tobacco, which is not only useless and expensive but often in jurious to health, ought to be pro hibited by law also; for it can’t be shown wherein the man who takes a drink of whiskey has committed a crime any more than one who smokes a pipe. This one illustration shows tbe insurmountable difficulties that surround legislation of this character, and hew far reaching its consequen ces are. A great many intelligent and conscientious people labor under the delusion, that all that is neces sary to bring about a moral 0/ social reform is the passage of a law look ing to that end, and, in the indul gence of this belief, practically pro fess to believe in the absolute om nipotence of a legislative assembly; a tielief which is plainly at variance with the dictates of common sense; for were this true then we could very speedily put an end to all the social and moral evils with which we are confronted. If it be granted, for the sake of argument, that prohibition would de crease the cousumption of whiskey, this would furnish no reason In favor of its passage; for the simple reason that it would be like damming up a stream, which might be held in check for atime, but would ultimate ly sweep away all barriers, and the result would of course be a very dis astrous flood. Observation has un questionably proved that the man who drinks in secret is much less atnenable to persuasion, looking to his reformation, than the one who drinks openly, and no one will deny that prohibition will practically force those who do drink to keep it in their houses and use it in secret. The man who violates and evades one law will do so iu the case of others; on the principle that every evasion has a tendency to bring about a contempt of all law. The man who drinks does a very dangerous thing, but it is impossible to show wherein he has committed a crime by his indulgence. Outside of its divine origin, the most striking difference in the teach ings of Christ and Mohammed, is tlat the Savior inculcated a gospel of love, trusting entirely to the leavening work of the spirit; while Mohammed proprogated his religion by force, and his rule was one of fear. There can be no escape from this view of the case, and the pro- hibitiopists are, in trying to suppress a moral evil by force, departing from the plain and explicit teachings of the Savior, and not willing to trust to -the moral improvement of the people, which is the only solution of this question, and which can only come from the gradual spread and better understanding of tbe true prin ciples, of Christianity, and resorting to the methods employed by Moham med in the dissemination of his religion. BAH FAITH. We had indulged the earnest hope that no occasion would arise that would force us to criticise the action of any of the State officials, as we were anxious to do everything in em power to restore peace and harmony to our people; but the startling proposition of Mr. Mayfield, Supt of Education, to abolish the South Carolina College and to utilize the building for an industrial school, open to both sexes, dissipates this hope and calls for the severest re buke. If all other considerations were ignored, it is a breach of faith that both Mr. Mayfield and his fac tion should be heartily ashamed of, for it was certainly understood, when the recent changes were made, that the College would be allowed to go on without being further crippled, and this being the case, Mr. May field’s suggestion will bring out the indignant protest of every one who loves his State and who cares any thing for its glorious past If the work of this grand old Institution and of its graduates could be blotted out from the history of South Caro lina, for the past seventy-five years, it would dwindle to insignificant pro portions. Some of tbe most illus trious men of the State, whose fame was National, were educated at this College, and taking the number of its graduates into consideration, there is probably no college in the country that can show a better rec ord. Its alumni have not only left their impress on their own State, but on the whole country, and to abolish an institution with such record seems but little short of sac rilege, and it would be to the ever lasting shame of South Carolina for its doors to be closed. It is a sad reflection that the College should have survived the vicissitudes of the war and the dark days of Republi can rule, only to be slaughtered by tbe sacriligious hands of those who should guard it as a sacred trust, In our next issue we will take up Mr. Mayfield’s proposition more in detail. of our friends on this subject We don’t want, and will not publish, anything in regard to the great evil of intemperance, or the number of itswictimit for everydody is painful ly llware of all this, and,iterepetition 4s simply useless and does not in the remotest way affect the right or wrong of prohibitory legislation. We have undertaken to show that the question is a moral one, that no moral reform has ever been advanced by law and that the true remedy lies in prohibition butin the improvement of the moral sentiment of the people. What v.e want, and . will publish with pleasure, is something that will show our position to be illogical and our arguments fallacious; and unless it is clearly demonstrated that we are wrong, we will be forced to the con clusion that the advocates of this movement, while hon»stly believing that prohibition may accomplish some good, realize the fact that they cannot meet those whose opposition to the measure is based on the -ex perience of past legislation on ques tions of this character and on the teachings of the New Testament. Destitution is iu many a farm- home iu Sumter County to-day. In homes where all the family have worhed the year round and lived with closest economy. Every farm er, however he has worked and saved and managed, is growing poor er every day. Then tell them to be contented?—Sumter Freemen. Our contemporary would do bet ter to show them the real cause of their financial trouble, and when it has done this try and point out the real remedy. Even if what the Freeman says be true, where is the necessity of. advertising the poverty of our people? In a time like this every newspaper should speak words of hope and encouragement. Were it not for having to surmount some very great obstacles, a man would never deserve any credit for succeed ing. It is only reverses that test his mauhood, and to meet and overcome these, brings out all tbe latent re sources of his nature, and brings to him a consciousness of power which otherwise he could never feel. Our people have passed through much worse reverses than the present one, and all they now need is confidence in themselves and in the resources of the State; and with the restoration of this feeling the sunlight of pros perity will once more smile upon the land. slant, and itia an excellent piece of work. Through all the busy pasto ral years he has giveu constant at tention to Hebrew and Greek, as all scholarly pastors ought to do, though m«ty fail. He is also acquainted Fn-nch and German, and well in general literature.—Baptist Courier. We grieve deeply, inconsolably at the defeat of brave, devoted, patriot ic Tom Watson, of Georgia. He made an open, manly fight and de served victory. Never mind his time is coming.—Sumter Freeman. Our contemporary must have an inexhaustable supply of tears to waste any of them on such a man as Tom Watson, for if there is a real t v genuine political trickster in the State of Georgia he is the man. This talk about his open manly fight is simple nonsense, when everybody knows that his-conduct during the campaign was just the reverse. He used his efforts to stir up strife, and his conduct, in this respect was so notorious as to bring upon him the indignation of nearly all the best people in his District To such an extent did he go that it was deemed necessary to have a military com pany in readiness to suppress apy disorder that might arise in conse quence of his violent and incendiary harangues. The wailings of the Freeman are truly pathetic and probably very grateful to Mr. Watson, but they will be wasted on tne* peo ple of Georgia, who, to their ever lasting credit left iflr. Watson at home. The Herald again offers the use of its columns to any of its friends for the discussion of any questions affecting the pnblic welfare, subject to the rules which have already been published. This offer has special reference to the Prohibition question, and we will be glad to hear from any Professor Dargai. The Seminary Magazine for Octo ber has a fine picture of “Our New Professor,” Rev. E. C. Dargan, D. D. There is also a short sketch of the new professor, by Dr. John A. Rroadus. Dr. Dargan has hosts of friends in South Carolina who will be pleased to read these words from Dr. Broadus: " Rev. Edward C. Dargan, D. D. our new professor, was born in Darling ton county, South Carolina, Novem- 17, 1852. His father was Rev. J. 0. B. Dargan, D. D., a singularly wise and good man, greatly beloved and useful. He was educated at Furman University, Greenville, South Caro lina, graduating as Master of Arts in 1873. He then attended the Seminary four years, adding various special studies to the general course, and became a full graduate iu 1877, just before the removal of the Semi nary to Louisville. lie was ordained at Greenville, April 16,1876. His first pastoral work was in charge of two churches in Roanoke county, Va. (west of Lynchburg), extending from 1877 to 1881. His uncommon efficiency as preacher and pastor speedily com manded the attention of Prof. Charles Cooke, the famous President of Hollins Institute, in Roanoke county, who has never since that time missed an opportunity for enthusiastic praise of his young brother. In 1881 he succeeded Dr. T. T. Eaton as pastor of the First church in Petersburg, Va., where he was very useful, and began to be widely known throuhout the Old Dominion. After a year spent iu California he returned in November, 1888, and became pastor of the Citadel Square church iu Charleston, S. C. In this leading church of his native State he was greatly beloved and exceedingly use ful, and would probably not have been willing to leave it for any other pastorate in the land. Indeed, there are few churches anywhere so well suited to fill a pastor’s heart. Dr. Dargan has a natural turn for teaching. While a Seminary student he instructed private pupils, and for several months supplied h vacancy as professor in the female college. Strongly attached to the Seminary, and placing a high estimate upon its opportunities of usefulness, he was willing for its sake to give up his choice and beloved pastorate, and that With a material reduction of salary. He is believed to be pecu liarly suited to the office of theolog- cal professor. His appointment as Associate Professor of Homiletics, Church Government, and Latin The ology, was received with the highest tokens of approval in every direction. He is an adnirable pr ;acher, and in all relations shows a remarkable com bination of kindness, intellectual energy and wisdom. We rejoice in the accession of such a colleague. If the professors as they now stand can be spared to work together, it is be lieved that the instruction in all the departments will be in a high degree helpful and gratifying. he degree of D. D. waa conferred on our professor while he was pastor in California, by the Washington and Loe University of Virginia. In the summer of 1866 he spent several months abroacj* Of the ‘‘American Commentary on the New Testament” wrote the commentary on Colos- WAea the Legislature Meets. Many members of our General As sembly are laboring under that im pression that the Constitution con venes the legislature on Tuesday af ter the fourth Monday in November, which wculd postpone the session un til the 29th inst. We mere yester day informed that this idea very enerally prevails, and a numl er of tepresetatives and Senators have ar ranged accordingly, and unless the error is contradicted there will not be a full attendance when that body meets. We vesterday consulted Attorney General McLaurin in regard to this dispute about time, and he says our State’s Constitution implicitly sped fies that the General Assembly must convene on the fourth Tuesday is the legal day. How this mistake occur red we do not know. Unless mem bers are correctly informed, it may create confusion and pdfcsibly pre vent a quorum at the opening of the session. We hope that this notice will be sufficiently circulated in time to set the gentlemen who are labor ing under such a misapprehension correct. Next Tuesday is the legal day for the opening of the annual session of tne South Carolina Legis lature.—The State. The (•■■try Press. The weekly papers of the country are honest They are educators be cause they tell the truth. There is no gold pouring into their coffers. We doubt if it would naturally change their expression if there were. The editors of these papers live near to the people. They know their readers and their readers know them. They are iu touch with the com munity for which they write, and are therefore honest in their utter ances. Many men, to whom “sharp ness is the one great attribute, de spise the country press, believing it valueless—of no power or force. In this their own sharpness “o’erleaps its saddle and falls on the other side.” The newspapers published in the towns and hamlets of America are a greater force for good today than tne blanket dailies of the large cities. Why? Because they have the confidence of their readers, they print what they believe, and their readers believe what they print All honor to the country press.—Towan- da (Penn.) Argus. Pr*hiblti«i. There are several schemes on foot to defeat prohibition in the next Leg islature. One scheme is an extreme bill. Another is to refer the question back to the people. Another is to make it a misdemean or for any person to use intoxicating liquors. Another is to adopt Gov. Tillman’s idea of dividing the license between the town and the counties. The people are in no frame of mind to be trifled w ith on this subject The Democratic voters have decided, by 35,732 to 26,452, that they want prohibition. They are going to watch their representatives, and any double dealing will be marked and remembered.—Newberry Observer. CASTORIA for Inftmf and Children. “ CMtoria la K> w«Il adapted to ehiMltn lhai I O—tarU onrw OpUe. OuMUylliM. (racommaod ItMKiseriortoanTnnacripUon I Sour Stomach, Dianfem. Iruciatioa, “‘•JET*’ *U 8a. Oxford SC, Brooklyn, N. T. | Without InjnrlotM medioatioa. Taa Canatm Counter, 17 Hurra7 Straet, K. T. Fine Job Printing done at this office. BOOK, - BOOKS. HENRY M. SMITH, Dealer in all kinds of COUNTY : CLAIMS, : Ac. Florence St, Darlington, S.C. FIRE! FIRE! I represent Twelve of the most reliable Fire Insurance Companies in the world— among them, the Liverpool and London and Qlobe, of £ngland, the largest fire company in the world; and the iEtna, of Hartford, the largest of all American fire companies Prompt attention to business and aatls- faction guaranteed. F. E. VORHUM. DARLINGTON, 8. C. Office between Edwards, Normenl Co., and Joy & Hander*’ Bestaurant. I take pleasure iu announcing to my friends and the pub lic that I have open ed a Restaurant over the store of Mr. J. M. James, and am pre pared to furnish them with everything in the Mr m While making Oysters A Specialty Other delicacies will not be neg lected. Martin Hanley. Stationary Novelties. SCHOOL SOPPLJES II SPECIIILH All School Books have been reduced in price since last season Toys, Wagons &c. Full line small Musical Instruments, PIANOS, ORGANS dec. DARLINGTON BOOK STORE. James Allan & Co. 285 King St. ~ S. C. The Largest Jewelry Store in the State •OLID PLATES OP Sterling Silver laltel la th. back, af SPOONS AND FORKS At Mat. BMt IxpOMd to Vmt, ud tk» yUtoi aatlr., eo.UUl.K J%V0 Timet as much Silver as STANDARD plate. Outrant««<J to wo«r 25 years. Will Last a Lifetime. MORE DURABLE Than Light Sterlln* Silver. AndMthalfth«coC. Eichartfclel ■tan^d I. SUrUaglnUldSX.f IjWMUut obtih Uua tea 1 rmpnlwant to u for Citir hfunlFrloM. AMDT XO SD2STITVTX. ■anufartured Oil/ bf Til HOMES * EDWAXDS SILTEH CO. We are Sole Agents here for the abov* good* and keep a full line of them n £. C. ROTHOLZ. Lain itrinls is M M. Persian Mulls iu very neat design. Bl.ek Sheer Stripe and Plaid Lawns. Elysee stripes, black ground and handsome figures. Linen chambrays. Immense line of Parasols with pretty handles. Ladies’ summer undervests. 10 cents and upward. DARLINGTON —AU kinds of- Marble Monuments, Tablets, and Grave Stones furnished on short notice, and as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere. Designs and prices furnished oa application. Al. work delivered Free on line of C. A D. Railroad. Darlington Marble Works, DARLINGTON, S. C. -STOCK.- In addition to our large and elegan stock of Solid Silvdrware. Gold and Silvei WATCHES of the most approved mak ers. Diamonds mounted in Rings, Pins and Broaches. Woods and Woods. Silks mitts in all lengths. CORSETS! , We have six grades of the H. & 8. corsets; best value tor the mony. The largest assortment of cream and black laces in all widths. We have open up some very desirable Point De Jenes, Point De Gui pure and Point De Irlande in white and ecru. Our MILLINERY Is still conducted by Miss Maggie Jones, who has proven to the ladies that tW . she can and tries to please. yi Your call Is requested. E. C ROTHOLZ, MAIL ORDERS promptly attended to. THE DARLINGTON SHOE STORE Invites an inspection of their large and well selected stock for the fall and winter trade which is complete in every particular. SHOES Artistic in Style, Reliable in Quality, ‘ " In ■un.'i'ii.ira •lug-go, ‘LI Sny .LLaSHOa V A. ‘A'||ii;i3adwj sjnoA' ‘uik j ‘sjapjo jnoX rtu|)j3ji<'£ -oonpojd .fjiunoo jo avm ■HO in tuBM no.C Suiqi^uu ?boiu|v ‘if ‘s)nti}gjqj ’SJiJjaqitjj ‘s»|ddv ‘iJnoH ‘8**3 ‘simwm —jo soaud joj— "O N '* J !V 'W 'IPsjoq ’V ‘J 01 .TJIJAY ‘.((lUlUJ .mo.C esuopl o} Ku|q)auios juum no.f jj ISIHiIi iii.jscocr PEftFCCTED CRYSTAL LFXSES TMA»K MARK. QuUtyTlNtaailhnfi. B. 0. BRISTOW, Book - Dealer - and - Optician Has the exclusive sale of these cele brated goods iu Darlington, S. C. KELL.tM A MOORE, The only manufacturing Opticians in the South, Atlanta, Ga. Peddlers are not supplied with these famous glasses. WAGONS. Two-horse wagons are now Manufactured at ————:o—-jOj—ex — UDIES’ SHOES. Oir stock !■ this line eaai«t be sarpassed. We have them in both Button and Lace, all widths, at from 78 cents to the cele brated hand sewed goods of E. G. Barts & Co’s M’fg. CHILDREN’S SHOPS. We have taken special care to make this line attractive and complete and can offer them from 85 cents upward. MENS SHOES. To call special attention to any one shoe in this line would be an injustice to the others, nearly all of which are worthy of mention. Rubber goods for Ladies, Misses, Boys and Men, all prices. Also a complete line Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises Satchels, Shoe findings, Polish, Blacking and Brushes, Cork soles, Ladies Woolen soles, &o. Newest Styles in Hats. WOODS & MILLING, * Proprletora Darlington Shoe Store. The People’s Bank of Darlington. SAYINGS DEPARTMENT. DEPOSITS SOLICITED FROM ONE DOLLAR AND UPWARl«. And 5 per cent. Interest paid thereon, “gmall Savings Make L ar g e Profits. E. KEITH DARGAN, W. A. CARRIGAN, I. L. CHARLES, rresMeit. Yke-FreaMcBl tea The above designs in Cloaks and Corsets can b« found at DARLINGTON, S. C. CALL AND SEE THEM BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A COMPLETE STOCK OF Bugsies, Carts, Harness -—AND FURNITURE Always on Hand. Supplies. D R - D aniel s’ VETERINANY REMEDIES. COLIC CUKl Never fails to cure any case of colic COUGH, COLD & FEVER DROP! Cures lung fever, Epizootic coughs coids, &c. HORSE RENOVATOR Cures indigestion, loss of appetit worms, ftc. WOODS and WOODS. WONDER WORKER LINIMENT Cures cuts, wounds, harness gal’.', scratches, &c. o HOOF GROWER A SOFTENEI Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks and tenderness. These wonderful medicines an sold and guaranteed to please thi user of money refunded without ar gument. For sale by DR. J. A BOYD.