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"Vol. II. OKANGEBURG, S. C? FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1880. ISTo. 85. Darlington Dots. Editors Orangeburg Democrat : Eauly's Cross Roa?s, Aug-. G. As the editor always follows the fashion of writing whenever ho takes an excursion away from home, per haps a few notes will be acceptable from this county, as I have seen nothing concerning it in the papers. Every out-going train being now la den with" passengers off for a summer tour, it was not surprising to sec Or nngeburg so well represented on the 30th of last month, Glenn Springs, Greenville and Hcndersonviile being their principal destinations. The at tractions in the capital arc not so much appreciated while the moun tains are seen in the dim perspective, but the friends and associations of other days clustering around alma matrcy rendered my stay in Columbia very enjoyable. The State House was the lonliest place I saw, as only an occasional politician was visible lingering in the cool passage-way or reclining on the steps idly watching the few loiterers who were inspecting the monument. Some small degree of excitement attendad the ride on the Wilmington, Columbia and Au gusta Railroad, which left at five o'clock P. M. It was discovered that there was a lunatic in the same coach, and it would have been difficult to de cide just then which of the passengers was from the as3*lum. The conductor soon appeased our fears by saying he was quite used to it, as mad men and penitentiary convicts were frequent travelers on his train, though he usu ally secured them as baggage". Apart from Ulis the seventy mile ride lo Timmonsville was devoid of interest. This town, though small and some what unfavorably located, is one of the plcasanlest places I have ever visited. The inhabitants have not merely a local reputation for their so cial and hospitable traits, but their meiitsarc known and appseciated far and wide. Indeed, this county gene rally, hears off the palm in these re spects. It is very thickly settled, and is hard to excel in its social ad vantages, the present week affording an opportunity to display them effec tively. The Floral Fair and Joint Summer Meeting of the State Grange and Agricultural Societies drew dis tinguished visitors from all parts of tha State, but, sud to relate, Orauge burg was not represented at the meet ing. The Graugcrs certainly missed I the opportunity of visiting the liuestj farming section of the country, the Fee Dee belt being justly celebrated for its productions. A prominent and successful citizen gave me 6omc surprising statistics concerning the values of cotton lands and the pro gress in the county. How would our farmers fancy paying from $20 to ?30 per acre for their lands? Real estate has increased 50 per cent., in choice sections 100 per cent., in the last few years. A tract in this vicinity re cently soid on the sheriff's block at $21 per acre cash. Some of the visi tors from the Piedmont belt were ex ceedingly surprised to nee such a thriving condition of affairs. A granger from the mountains asserted seriously that he thought Darlington and Orangeburg was the land of alli gators, rattlesnakes and mosquitors, where it was impossible to live out one's natural life, for if these did not destroy, fever and ague would cer tainly cut short our days. He exspect od to find a wilderness, the inhabi tants living in log houses and run ning one house power on their farms ; instead he discovered a blooming garden, healthy intelligent people, handsome residences, and rich lands in a high state of cultivation. His first morning was characteristic. 'Springing out of bed in great trepida tion, lie started his Consrade, rnd roused the household by his assertion that a rattlesnake had attacked him whilo asleep. An investigation en sued, rcsu'ting in the discovery of a playful kitten purring cosily on his council. Will not somebody from Ornngcburg attend the next meeting and correct theso erroneous impres sions? It is a better idea to bold a Floral Fair in mid-summer, I think, than in carl}' spring, because then merchants and farmers, as woll as thoso in tho professional field, would have more leisure to attend. Hero it is moroof a fruit exhibition?a grand annual picnic, for when the pvemiums are awarded at noon, a general distribu tion of fruit nnd flowers takes plnco ; everybody goes and all seem to par ticipate heartily in the effort to make it a success, and consequently all en joy the occasion very much. Besides tho largo attendance* from the town and county, several excursion traius brought a large number of visitors from Suniter; Marion, Mailboro, Co lumbia and North Carolina. The buildings are finely situated in the midst of an oak grove, the main hall being very extensive, with piazzas on three sides, which *wero constantly thronged with an endless procession of gay piomennders. The elegant costumes worn by the ladies, the lovely flowers, the sweet strains of music, the fine display of handsome cquippages made a bright and festal scene on this joyous anniversary. The famous Gully Campmeeting lias just closed. The place is the most beautiful I have ever seen. The centre of the ground is occupied by a large stark' and a handsome church, the tents are not numerous, one side of the square being vacant. This, however, is literally packed willi the vehicles of the large throngs who come in the day, morning or after noon, and return home after evening services. The ground is kept, as white, smooth and neat as a private yard, and the cemetery on one side is in perfect order. Rev. D. D. Duntz ler, the pastor in charge, was assisted by Messrs. Stoll, Hodges, Pequoa, Simons, Beasley, Richardson, Ariel, McKoy, Mr. Henderson, a Presbyte rian minister from Canada, and oth ers. On Monday afternoon a blind lady of Clarendon County, educated at Cedar Springs Institute, lectured, sang, accompanying herself on the organ, and rend axtracts from the Bible. Her lecture, or oddiesB rath er, excited a great deal of curiosity. Riding out is a favorite pastime dur ing the progress of the meeting, that is, between services; and the sur rounding roads afford beautiful drives, for one ? j visit the mineral spring, see the charming land of Lydia, in another direction, or drive to the famous Cash-Shannon duelling ground. Mioncn Etta. Composting. Editors Orangeb?rg Democrat: * In the last issuo of Tni: Demo crat, "An observer" comments upon, and dissents from the views of Dr. Summers in regard to the manage ment of manure. The views of both are, in great measure, correct. Ma nure for crops, as early planted field crops, tho rapid growth nnd early maturity of which, is not particularly desirable, should unquestionably be allowed to remain in tho stalls where made until the tjmo for hauling it in to the field. The composting of it in that case, would be a waste of both time and labor* Manure however, for crops having only a limited time in which to grow and mature, making rapid growth and early nfaturity on that account, a matter of very great importance, should by all means bo composted, and thorough bo decom posed before being applied ; though under no circumstances should ma nure be composted without the addi tion to the heap In forning it, of an occasional layer of some good absor bent and retainor of ammornin, as plaster, charcoal, swamp muck, clay or earth, the pile to be completed with a covering of the same maternl. This done, there need bo no fear of the loss of ammonia. The substan ces named.as absorbents, should be thoroughly pulverized before being used, and in a comparatively dry state. A. G. S. If tho candidalo has not been to your house, you must live in a yory out of-thc way place. If you wish to see him, let him know that fact, and I ho will call on you promptly. An Address. To the Colored Voters of the County of Orangeburg: As we nro now approaching the ovo of another general election, it is pro per that wo should address you oil the issues of the day, in order that you may be informed of the views we entertain, and of the candidates whom wo propose for your support. It is unnccccssary to remind you of the improved and prosperous con dition of our County under Democrat ic administration. Four years ago, the County was almost bankrupt, the school system was breaking down under the load of debt that was the result of injudicious and dishonest use of the school moneys, by which the teachers of the County were being robbed of an education. Distrust and discord existed between white and colored people, on account of politi cal differeuees, the result of the evil advice of designing men, who gave you false counsels, in order to gain your votes for themselves and give them offices in which they could use the public moneys for their own ad vantage. And when the Democrat ic Farty at that time, under the lead ership of Gen Hampton, called upon the good and respectable voters of the State, both white and colored, to tise up and restore the Slate to honest government and prosperity and peace the Republican officeholders told yon that the Democratic party intended to deprive the colored people of their rights before the law, and even to deprive them of their freedom. But it was in vain that the cnomies of good and honest home governmeut sought to hold their ill gotten and ill used power. Their administration had grown to be a stench in the nos trils of all honest men, both white and colored'. It was the will of God that such wickedness should no lon ger prosDgrL.jp our?Jiand. .By the votes of both white and colored peo ple of our state, the cause of reform was carried to a glorious victory. And what has been the result ? The people of our County have been liv ing in harmony and peace ; our indus trious eflbi ts for the support of our selves and our children have been re warded by a kind Providence with success; and we have enjoyed the fruits of our labors, under our own vine and fig-tree, with none to molest us and make us afraid : our children have had better school, and their teachers have been better paid, and have had more heart in their work. You, our colored fellow-citizens, are gradually seeing your way to homes of your own, where you can raise up your children around yon, and feel assured of good instruction for them, by which they may grow up good and intelligent citizens. These are the results of Democrat ic government; and it is our purpose in the future to continue them to you and to der even more than has been already done. Jn the last four years the Count}' and School funds had heavy debts to meet, which were con tracted before the Democratic party camo into power ; but a large part of these debts has been paid, and there fore wq can do more hereafter tlinn we have already done All this has heen accomplished with lighter taxes than were paid before. Now, the question which we put to you is this : Do you want a return of the old times when the men who held office put upon the country the burden of heavy taxes and then stole the mon ey and defrauded the p tulle? Many of you have t:txes to pay on your pro perty, which you have acquired by your honest toil; you can feel for yourselves the benefit of good govern ment in making your taxes lighter, and thus helping you to improve in your wordly means. And again : Do you want to sec discord and distur bance and distrust among our people white and colored? We know that you will any thai you do not want these things. Then wo say to you, Come with us; cheerfully join with us, and ! let us all work together for our eoui I mon good. When we eny to you, that our principles' nro safety to your rights security to your homes, maintaining law and order in tho community, edu cation to your children ; we speak to you confidently, and ? point to the candidates who have been put forth as our standard bearers. We have nominated for President a distinguish ed General of the Union Army, Win field Scott Hancock, who, from the beginning of the war to its end Risked bis life on the field of battle for the cause of the Union, a man who has the confidence of the whole country, North and South, and against whom no one can say a word of discredit. On our State Ticket, we have put in nomination for Governor, Johnson Ilngood, of Bnrnwell, who waselectde to a State office on the samo ticket with General Hampton in 1876, nnd holds tho /same views, and support the same platform as were advocated by General Hampton in Iiis public utter ances and in ins career as General and Senator. The rest of the State Tick et is composed of gentlemen, all of whom ore likewise in sympathy with the same principles,- and mos,t of whom served in State offices during Governor Harapton't term as Gover nor, ably supported him in his ad ministration. In this Congressional District we have nominated for Congress M. P. O'Connor, who has distinguished him self in his past career, and is tho au thor of the Hill to compensate the colored people for the money that was stolen from them by the Freed men's Saving Bank, thus showing his care and altcntiOD to your interests. For Solicitor, wc have nominated again W. St. Julien Jervey, whom yon have often seen in the Court House, conducting the business in ins hands with ability and skill, in order that violations of the law may be pun ished^ an^tue peace_and good order of the County be maintained. We feel satisfied that we are going to be victorious in this campaign, and we invite you to unite wish us, and share in our triumph. To those who have been witli us in the pa?t, we need say nothind moro than that we trust you will not be enticed into backslid ing by tho words of men who have proven themselves false prophets in the past; and to those who are now undecided, we say that at tho North, numbers of Republicans in every part of the country arc rallying to the sup port of Hancock and English, who wiil be tho next President aud Vice Pre8ident of tho United States; and n all parts of the State, and more especially in tho County of Barnwcll, which is Gen. Hagood's own County, the colored people are organizing Hancock and Hogond Clubs, and are earnest nnd hearty in their support of the candidates of the party of honesty, good government, harmony, union, and peace. By order of the Demacratic Coun ty Committee. SAMUEL DIBBLE. County Chaimian. Not Any. The well-known musical composer, Wagner, has magnanimously offered to come to America provided music loving people on this side will guar antee him the moderate sum of one million dollars. We are really grate ful, Richard, for the offer, but just now funds are a little "close," and wc shall be compelled to worry along for a while longer without the light of your countenance. There were two successful elope ments in Charlotte last Sunday. A years experience will satisfy the par ties that there i? sometimes luck in leisure, especially in matters of that kind. The Hampton Guardian closed its first volume on the L'lth inst, Bro ther McSweeny is an'able journalist, nnd gets up on*; of the best papers in tho State. Wo wish the (t'tiardiun continued prosperity. ?StmcninE for the Demochat. Vidette's Reply to Picket. Editors Orangeburg Democrat: Outpost, S. C, Aug. 21, 1880. II is just u3 I thought it would be. Just as soon as "Picket" finds out that there is somebody ahead of him?nearer to the enemy?ho moves up himself. lie hears the ring of a rifle from the "outpost" and now we have Iiis random shots from the same station. Well, "Picket," you will remember that I did not insinuate that you were deficient in "tiger blood, but that your mexpenencc was accountable for your indiscretion. Your movement to the front is in harmony with the diagnosis that I mado of your case. You are in the ranJcs. Thal I know, veteran or no veteran, for if officers do picket duty they are generally back with the reserve, and not have rifles to be fir ing mound promiscuously. You de sire promotion and hence you move further to the front, hoping that, you may be tendered a sword for gallant conduct. You will see that I have given your conduct tho most favora ble interpretation, for it admits of another. For instnnce. We are on the eve of a general engagement in which many must fall. A slight wound brings a furlough. Tho enemy have sharp-shooters with globe-sights on their rifles. A random shot is fir ed by a picket. The location of that point is marked and watched by the sharpshooters, then a slight exposure of the picket, and then?a furlough ! Now the weight of the evidence in the way you are acting is in favor of the furlough theory' still I render the verdict in favor of promotion. Refore this reaches your sight, the battle will be over. Some officers must fall in the struggle. If you' survive, then there is a chance for you. If you fail now, why your only course is to keep to the front. Lead the charge and after awhile virtue and valor will be ruitahly rewarded. 1 am not going to "desert my post," and I am going to "stay in my place." It is a good glace, and?"don't you forget it"?nobody is fighting for it. It is full of exposuro and danger and often the scene of many heated con tests. Sometimes I am forced to re treat, I admit, but I always advance agatu and contend for my former po sition. Fighting?always fighting? for promotion, but not to offlee, but to a high position in the hearts of my fellow-soldiers. You arc mistaken when you think I turn my back on the enemy to watch you. I am watching the enemy and listening to your racket, and wondcriug if that fellow will have any amunilion left when the charge comes on. You might have to go to the rear to get amunilion at that very time. Did yon ever think of that?' And don't you know that that is the time when commissions for gallantry are falling around, and some one else might pick up yours? Fighting for a commission is not u fourth of July display of fireworks, It is active, close, energetic work. "Vidette's" "pet idea" is . not a safe place, as "Picket" seems to think. "Vidette's" "pet idea" is a fair show. He does want it to be safe so far as his btfk is concerned. It is enough for hiin to have to tuke caro of his front. If he falls, he wants the blow to come from the enemy* That is his privilege n_nd duty. But his buck is exposed to the picket line. The "grand army does not fire at random" and the pickets feel safe, especially with "us vidcttos" in fron*, of them. Rut now "Picket*' as you have come out on the line with me you cnu pop away as much as you like. I know it is good tactics to nim low when you see what you arc shooting at nud know it to he the enemy, and my advice was given to you to aim high because I thought you wanted to hit the enemy, and \ know notaing less than an angle of forty-five de? grces could carry your ball to one. Now since you are well out to the front, tnko a lleld-glass review ofyour surroundings; note nil tho strategic points and advance slowly und snrcly until your capture every point r necessary to carry the whole field by a grand charge. Save your powder and your "caps" too until yon can see the white of the enemy's eyes, then every shot will tell. ju& And now in conclusion, if you should find yourself out of amanilion and have to go to the rear oh Wcdnco- j day when the general* engagement tukes place, and thus lose the promo tion for gallantry which you seele, then you will acknowledge that ray advice was timely and good and regret that * you had not heeded my voico of ad monition. On the other hand, if yon have am anition on that day, don't shoot be*J fore the enemy gel's in sight. Beet? serve your fire and let every crack of your rifle bring down your man. and when the smoka of the battlo clears off from over the fieldMook around for'J that officer who has the pla:e you want and lake of his uniform and put it on yourself?if he is hilled.' And when you get them on walk out and show yourself to Vidette. -i?? ?. uj ? A Romantic Tragedy. About five on Tuesday afternoon K. E. Paikhurst, a young lewycr of Bath, N. Y., shot and ki.led Fannie : Howell, daughter of a prominent mer- ^ chant there, and ki led himself. They were married about four years ago, ~ but Ihcy never lived together, a legal separation taking place immediately 1 after the marriage. The tragedy took place in a room in the Nicblos House where the two went' but a few "ine-'u ments before the shootFrigV' *Thef'l young man and woman belonged to ' tho best families in the-place, and quite a romance is connected' Hritn1'' their lives.- Six or seven years 'ago!? tliey were married at a picnic, but { a rent 3 interfered, and the courts de- ? clared the marriage null and void. Since arriving at age Parkhurat 'd'e- ? sired a re-marriage, but the girlV parents objected, and ill-feeling was engendered. On Tuesday ParkharaV again tried to persuade her to live with him, and upon her refusal drew a revolvt shooting her and then him self. The tragedy proves to be one of more peculiar romance than was supposed. Parkhurst had never wav ered in his passionate lovo for her since the lime of their clandestine marriage and subsequent separation when sixteen years of age. During the intervening seven years he had fre quently endeavored by persuasion to convince the beautiful and accomplish* ed Fannie to ignore her parents' in junction against renewed associations and intimacy with him, but, although she was still passionately fond of young Paikhurst, she dreaded her parent's displeasure and never dared to meet him openly. Since the dis covery of the two, immediately fol lowing Hie murder and suicide, tho placid smile which remained on the dead girl's countenance has been fully aCCOURt?d for in n onto found lie ihn coroner iu one of Parkhurst's pocket?. It was written by the young man and read thus: "If we cannot live togeth er, we can die together, and may God forgive us if we have done, wrong. Gek. W. J. Smith, Republican, ad vised the negroes Cayleville, Tenn., in n public speech last week "to quit spending their money for whisky, to-i bocco, cigars and gew-gaws, bm to save it and buy'powder, shot, guns and pistols with which to defend themselves in this election." The owner of a pair of bright eye* says tbat the prettiest compliment elm over received camo from a child of four years. The little fellow, after looking intently at her 'eyes a mo ment, inquired, naively : "Arc your eyea new ones?"' Dakiel Dougherty, on I is arrival at I the White Sulphur Springs on Friday last, was tendered a reception by t ho guests. He was wined, dined and danced as the wan who nominated the next President,