The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, June 26, 1902, Image 8
THE VOTE SEEKERS"
Itinerary of Many Would-Be Statesmen
Now Progressing
ENTIRE GOOD FEELING PREVAILING
An Occasional Sharp Colloquy, However,
Tends ?o Enliven the Monotony
of the Performance.
The Candidates.
The following is a cornplet*3 list of
the candidates for the Senate, the State
offices and Congressmen in the various
''lot'lnto P-iivn in tho OrHpr in which
their pledges were Sled with the chairman
:
U. S. SENATE.
A. C. Latimer, D. S. Henderson. Geo. |
Johnston, Wm. Elliott, J. J. Hemphill,
J. G. Evans.
GOVERNOR.
W. H. Timinerman, M. F. Ansel, D.
C. Heyward, W. J. Talbeit, J. H. Tillman.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
C. L. Blease, J. T. Sloan. F. B. Gary.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
W. F. Stevenson. U. X. Gunter, Jr.
STATE TREASURER.
R. H. Jennings.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
T rr T tj AVilcnn T Thnes I
%) X* VJUH U, O XX* ?? * iowu, u* * uwi
Austin.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. .
0. B. Martin. J. J. McMahan.
COMPTROLLER GENERAL.
W. H. Sharpe. A. W. Jones, G. L. j
Walter. N. W. Brooker.
ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR i
GENERAL.
J. D. Frost. G. D. Rouse. Paul E.
Ayer, J. M. Patrick. J. C. Boyd.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
Jas. Cansier, A. C. Jepson, B. L. j
Caughman. H. J. Kinard, J. G. Wol- {
ling, Y>\ B. Evans, J. G. Mobley. H. H. j
Prince, Thos. N. Berry. J. C. Wilborn. :
. CONGRESS.
FIRST DISTRICT.
T. W. Bacot, Geo. S. Legare.
SECOND DISTRICT.
G. D. Bellinger, J. Wm. Thurmond, |
Geo. W. Croft.
THIRD DISTRICT.
1. H. McCall, Wm. N. Graydon, Wy-!
att Aiken, Geo. E. Prince, Wm. J.
Stribling, E. M. Rucker, Jr., R. F.
Smith.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Stanyarn Wilson, Jos. T. jonnson.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
W. B. Wilson. D. E. Fin ley, J. W.
Floyd, T. J. Strait.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
R. B. Scarborough.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
A. F. Lever, J. B. McLaughlin.
The Schedule.
The campaign schedules are as follows:
SENATORIAL.
7. Florence, Thursday, June 26.
S. Marion, Friday, June 27.
9. Conway, Monday, June 30.
10. Georgetown, Wednesday, July 2.
11. Kingstree, Friday, July 4.
12. Monck's Corner, Monday, July 7.
19 Monnintr Tl1/?aH?V Jlllv 8.
14. Sumter. Wednesday. July 9.
15. Orangeburg. Thursday, July 10.
16. Bamberg, Friday. July 11.
17. George's, Saturday, July 12.
IS. Charleston, Tuesday. July 15.
19. Walterboro. Wednesday, July 16.
20. Beaufort, Friday, July 18.
21. Hampton, Saturday, July 18.
22. Barnwell. Tuesday, July 22.
23. Aiken. Wednesday. July 23.
24. Edgefleld, Thursday. July 24.
25. Saluda, Saturday, July 26.
26. Lexington, Monday, July 28.
27. Newberry. Tuesday, July 29.
28. Laurens. Thursday, July 31.
29. Greenville. Friday, August 1.
30. Pickens. Saturday, August 2.
31. Walhalla, Monday, August 4.
32. Anderson. Tuesday, August 5.
33. Abbeville, Friday. August 8.
24. Greenwood, Saturday. August 9,
25. Union, Tuesday. August 12.
36. Spartanburg, Wednesday, Aug. IS
37. GafTney, Thursday, August 14.
3?. Yorkville. Saturday. August 15.
39. Lancaster, Tuesday, August la.
40. Chester, Wednesday, August 20.
41. Winnsboro, Thursday, August 21.
STATE.
8. Hampton, Thursday, June 26.
9. Barnwell. Saturday. June 28.
10. Aiken. Tuesday. July 1.
11. Edgefield, Wednesday, July 2.
12. Saluda, Friday. July 4.
13. Lexington. Saturday, July 5.
14. Newberry, Tuesday, July 8.
15. Greenwood, Wednesday, July 9.
16. Abbeville, Thursday, July 10.
17. Anderson. Friday, July 11.
18. Walhalla. Monday. July 14.
19. Pickens. Wednesday, July 16.
20. Greenville. Thursday. July 17.
21. Laurens, Friday, July 18.
22. Union, Monday, July 21.
23. Spartanburg. Tuesday. July 22.
24. Gaffnev. Wednesday, July 23.
25. Yorkvilie, Fruay. July 25.
26. Chester, Saturday, July 26.
27. Winnsboro, Tuesday, July 29.
28. Lancaster. Wednesday. July 30.
29. Lamaen. inursuay, juiv &i.
SO. Chesterfield.. Saturday. August 2.
31. Benneitsville. Tuesday. August 5. j
32. Bishop ville, Wednesday, August G.
23. Darlington. Thursday, August 7.
24. Florence. Friday, August S.
35. Marion. Saturday. Angusct 9.
36. Conway. Tuesday. August 12.
37. Georgetown, Thursday, August 14.
38. Kingstrce, Saturday. August 6.
39. Monk's Corner, Tuosday, August 19.
40. Manning, Wednesday, August 20.
41. Columbia. Thursday. August 21.
Columbia, Special.?The Senatorial
candidates spoke here last Tuesday.
%
*rne interest was rooo. *rne discussion
was upon a high plane. No personalities
were indulged. The issues were
discussed fully and freely.
Senatorial Condidates at Camden.
Camden. Special.?The second meeting
of the senatorial and congressional
campaign was neid nere .Monday in
the opera house. Only a small but representative
crowd was assembled.
The candidates were all limited to
30 minutes each.
D. S. Henderson was the first speaker.
In his introduction he thanked the
reverend divine for his invocation, and
expressed the hope that his prayer will
De graniea. tie paia a oeautirul tribute
to the men who had made Kershaw
county famous in the days of
radicalism and the times that tried
men's souls in the days of 1S76 and the
years that succeeded the overthrow of
vandalism in the State. He then took
occasion to review some of the recent
political revolutions through which
we have passed, was thankful these
clouds have all rolled away and again
we are a united Democratic people. It
is not necessary, said he, "in our march
of progress that we should become Republicans,
nor to adopt any of the principles
of that party in order that we
lUIglll aiLiliii jjciuiautui. jjiuoj/v..!,..
He thought his views on the prominent
national questions too well knovrn to
express them here and devoted the rest
of his time to the tariff, going into
minute details of how taxes are paid to
the government directly and indirectly
and explained the difference between
"a tariff for protection" and "a tarili
for revenue only."
George Johnstone was nexc. introduced.
This is his first visit to Kershaw
but he is now no longer a stranger
here. He too told of the political
past and entered immediately into the
national questions. "What shall be o.ir
course in regard to the Philippines?"
was the subject upon which he grew
eloquent. Those islands are not an
integral part cf our possessions. This
is a question the people must decide
aud not the United States senate who
now seems determined to dictate a-id
regulate everything connected with the
Philippines.
We have no right to hold a people in
political serfdom: in doing this we vio
late one of the fundamental principles
of the constitution.
Mr. William Elliott first referred to
the good fortune that was his during
the war to be under the illustrious
command of the late Gen. Joseph 13.
Kershaw, and the kindness shown him
during the war by the people of Camden
to the sick and wounded Confederate
soldiers. He gave a brief sketch
of his military career,'naming in succession
the various battles in which he
took part. He then told of his struggle
in the old " black district'' as the leader
for white supremacy. He has served
seven terms in congress and has had
his seat contested an equal number of
times. The rivers and harbors have
always claimed his special attention
and millions of dollars through his instrumentality
have been expended by
the government in the improvement of
the harbors and rivers of the State.
J. J. Hemphill was the next speaker.
He complained that his predecessors
had stolen his speech, except Col. Elliott,
the burden of whose speech was
"too much water in risers ana too little
on bar." No South Ca,-oliniPu,' he said
"ever objects If there is no water on
the bar provided there is something
else better there."
John Gary Evans did not conceal his
displeasure because there were so few
present (not more than 120 persons) to
her his speech. "The reform government
made the primary possible and if
you do not attend these meetings you
are in my mind drifting back into ring
rule."
He knows a Democrat when be sees
one and four years ago he foretold McLaurin's
Republicanism. He was opposed
to the Spanish war. before the
beginning and so wrote-Senator Tillman.
As a result we have a lot of
ignorant heathen who raise products,
which come not in competition with
those of the north but of the south.
He jumpea tne trusts and characterized
the purchase of the oil mills in
South Carolina by the Virginla-Carolint
Chemical Company as the most
damnable trust that was ever organized
anywhere
A. C. Latimer was the last senatorial
apeaker. He began with a history of
the reform movement and told how the
bot into the political swim. He comes
into this race on his congressional re
cord and believes that his 10 years' experience
in congress qualifies him for
the high office to which he aspires.
What he has accomplished in congress
was by hard unremitting work not only 1
for his own district but has worked for
the entire State.
This ended the senatorial speeches.
There was no speaking by the Senatorial
party on Thursday.
At Chesterfield.
Chesterfield, C. H., June 20?The
senatorial and congressional meeting
was held here in the court house today.
The first speaker introduced ?as Col.
George Johnstone. He dealt largely
with the questions of expansion and
imperialism, stowing how the constitution
had been trampled under foot by
the Republians and the country
plunged into all kinds cf complications
at a cost which will never be known to
the public.
Col. Elliott spoke next. He discussed
the Cuban postoffice frauds and
other matters. Said he in conclusion:
"The Republicans are determined to
pass a force bill in congress, thereby ;
placing the negro again i:t power, and ,
it will require untiring vigilance on
the pa:t of our southern representatives
to-prevent the passage of this iniquitous
measure."
Hon. J. J. Hemphill was received
with cheers aud smiles. He claimed
that the up-country inaugurated the ,
primary system. an& it has always !
proven satisfactory in the selection cf
candidates. He thanked these, his for
mer constituents, for their loyal support
during his tea years' service in
congress.
He devoted the half hour allotted to
him in speaking against expansion.
Hon. John Gary Evans spoke next.
He was never in favor of the Cuban
war; he opposed it from the beginning.
When war was declared, no southern
regiments were permitted to go to
Cuba until the war was over. No
southern, but Yankee soldiers, wi'l
n nn/-oi? *-\ n l^ii nnncion rollc
UCULTiUl IU UW-Cll UU i IX- 1'VUOIUU
of the Spanish war. In conclusion, he
appealed to the voters to vindicate
him.
Mr. T^atimer spoke on Mr. Hemphill's
eloquence, his service in the past, hut
when defeated he folded his tent and
went to Washington ten years ago.
THE STATE CAMPAIGN
i
First Day s Discussion at Sumter?
Good Feeling.
At Bamberg.
Bamberg, Special.?The meeting
here, though without special features,
deserves certainly to be called a good
one. The audience numbered about
400 representative citizens.
The candidates were all in good I
fornt. and spoke with force. The attention
was good. Entire harmony \
prevailed. The only splee during the
day was injected in the speeches of j
Messers Gunter and Stevenson. Mr. j
Brooker insisted on an investigation I
of the tax books of the State. Mr. I
Jones Insisted that the books were ail [
right. The issues discussed were i
about the same as in the former j
meetings.
At (ieorges.
Georges, Special.?The campaign [
meeting was, a representative one in
every respect. A fine audience heard
all the speakers, and gave them the
best attention.
The speakers who are aspiring to
fill the various State ofiWs discussed
the issues about as heretofore, the day
showing no new developments.
.At Charleston.
Charleston. Special?At "> o'clock Saturday,
afternoon tho candidates, refreshed
by Charleston's salt sea breezes j
a good night's rest, some good fare !
gathered at Hibernian Hall, where the
meeting was to be bold. Chairman
James H. Tha3'er called the meting to
order with brief remarks. The hall
was well filled, the audience being larger
than is usual here.
Chairman Thayer presented Mr. 0.
D. Martin as the first speaker, candidate
for State Superintendent of Education.
Mr. Martin began throwing boquets
at Charleston, '"great metropolis
of South Carolina," which was kept up
by each candidate. Mr. Martin gave his
reasons for desiring the office and was
applauded when he paid tribute to McMahan's
zeal and work and also when
he said it was time for a change. To
a question by Mr. McMahan, "Do you
not know from Prof. Cook, of the State
hoard of education that adontion of
teit books was made without my
knowledge?" Mr. Martin replied that
he "did not know how my friend or
Mr. Cook voted, but he would not have
voted for such a wholesale adoption."
To the further question by Mr. McX'.ahan,
"Do you not know that the Governor,
In entire disregard of my wishes,
apointed this State board?" Mr.
Martin replied afTIrmativefy. Mr. Martin
was heard with interest and closed
with applause.
Mr. John J. McMahan was next introduced
and was greeted with hearty
applause. Mr. McMahan is a perfectly
fair and square speaker and began by
saying nice things about Charleston, to
whose claims he had never been indifferent.
He would not discuss issues,'
but principles and purposes of educational
work. Educated thought and
sentiment, he said, make character,
manhood and womanhood. Education,
the foundation of all that makes a
State great, grand and glorious. He
would rather improve the education of
the people than anything else. There
are two classes of citizens, he said, one
who only thinks of what is popular?a
drag upon public improvement and progress.
His "first and only purpose is
to try to do something for my State."
He said he had faith in the people,
trust in their breadth and progressiveness.
"Our public school system was
inaugurated under carpet-baggers in
1868, not by the best men of our State.
Now is the time to lok for improvement,
to see necessary changes, to honestly
try to make the office better." He
closed in the midst of a sentence, with
his full share of applause.
Candidates for office of Comptroller
General came next, Mr. N. W. Brooker
opening. He made pretty much his
same earnest speech, charging gross irregularities
in this office, and said he
would quit the race before intentionally
hurting anyone's feelings. He said he
ti'rmlrl nnntinuo tn c vn^co irronrnlorUi^c
here. In a previous report It was stated
that Mr. Brooker said Mr. Derham. if
either ono of his two clerks was elected,
"would" be chief clerk, when he
meant to say, "could" be chief clerk.
Mr. A. W. Jones, the next sneaker,
showed the importance of th.s work,
its details extending into every department
of executive work. Mr. Jcnes
wastes no time in words, but says
enough to show his fitness for the office.
Senator W. H. Sharpc came next and
made a taking speech. He was not in
any way connected with the office now,
ho said, although he soon expected to
be and would administer such laws as
were enacted by the Legislature. He
received cheers and applause.
.Mr. G. L. Walker, a modest speaker,
but forcible in sincerity of utterance
and knowledge of his subject, came
next. Again he gave a recital of the
business affairs of a business office.
Had not, as some, mastered the machinery
of this all important office,
but was yet a student in the tax department
of South Carolina, (Applause.)
It was now time for the business parade
of the candidates for the office of
Adjutant General, and forward they
marched. Col. J. C. Boyd made his
cnpoph ropoivft'1 hie annlflnQP tn thp
.VVVlf vu fc,^
rear marched, while Dr. George Douglass
Rouse, who has a military title as
well as military training, took his
stand. Dr. Rouse was promoted from
corporal to captain in an "army company."
and last night he was given a
hearty recqption. Tne applause increased
when the speaker announced
that "every lining had a silver cloud."
Col. John D. Frost came -next and
seemed to capture the crowd. He made
a fine speech and a similar impression
and when he retired had to appear
again and tender pleased acknowledgments
to enthusiastic applause.
The candidacy of Capt. John M. Patrick
and Mr. Paul E. Ayer was announced
by Chaldman Thayer.
State Treasurer R. H. Jennings appeared
on the scene, made a brief
speech, retired in favor of various candidates
who were not so fortunate, and
got cordial applause and welcome.
Candidates for railroad commissioner
next came in the ring, Mr. W. Boyd
Evans first. Mr. Evans is studying the
question, keeps posted, fires into Mr.
Wilborn and keeps things moving. He
interested his hearers by giving them
facts and figures relative to the business
of Charleston and was cheered
and applauded.
Messrs. A. C. Jcpscn and H. J. Kinard
came next, followed by Mr. J. G. Mobley.
who made a bit.
Mr. J. C. Wilborn, who "had to reply
to nine men in five minutes," made a
speech on the defensive and did not
seem to have the crowd.
Messrs. J. G. Wolling. J. A. Canslcr
and B. L. Caughnan all made good
speeches and were well received, but
Mr. H. H. Prince caught the crowd and
made a somewhat sensational speech.
Among other statements of a direct
and well put speech Mr. Prince made
the statement that the penalties, if
collected from daily violations ot laws
on this subject, would annually pay the
entire salaries of the railroad commissioners.
Mr. Prince was enthusiastically
received and made an impression.
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
IN lli AT.
Dr. Timmerman, candidate for Governor.
came next and was applauded.
Dr. Timmerman made his speech as
ha3 been previously reported, clearly
defining his positions on all issues. Ho
gave his record, a long and honored
one, was asked a question or so, gave
straightforward replies and closed
amid cheers.
Mr. M. F. Ansel was next introduced
and was greeted with cheers. Mr. Ansel
is a clear and interesting speaker
and was well received. He gave his
message from the Piedmont?"Ansel
for Governor"?defined his platform, as
has been published, took well with the
crowd, as was evidenced by the applause
he won.
Capt. D. C. Heyvwrd arose amid a
storm of cheers and applause and
many "Hurrahs for Heyward!" "I
onr.anr qc u MnHMato " 'Tint U r*r*nr "
Ul/j/VUl WW M VMMUlUUbV VJ W t, A v uu n (
interrupted a voice from the crowd.
Capt. Heyward made one of his best
speeches, was enthusiastically cheered
received some flowers and made way
for Col. W. J. Talbert, the next speaker.
Col. Talbert was well received and
he made a good speech, which was frequently
applauded. Col. Tafbert addressed
himself vigorously to the dis:ussion
of questions incident to the occasion
and was applauded when he
stated he was in favor of the dispensary
law and would try to enforce it
in Charleston should he be elected
Governor. (Applause.) Col. Talbert
had some sparring with one or two individuals
in the audience, who were :
asking questions. One especially in
sisted upon knowing 11 ne was in iavor
of leting the mill presidents have
entire charge of educating our children."
The audience was still large when
Lieutenant Governor Tillman begin
his speech. With brief preliminaries
concerning his other opponents Col.
Tillman went for Congressman Talbert
and his long record a3 an officeholder.
In the first place he considered
him dead now, so far as this race
was concerned. Talbert, he said, had
held office ever since he could remember.
He again assailed him for not being
on duty at Washington, where,
though much needed, South Carolina
now has only one Congressman?Johnston?on
duty. He is drawing $5,000
annually to look after the interests ol
his constituents and here he is, look
Ing after his own, he said.
About the only time he ever shpws
up in Washington is on pay day. he
added. Reading from a transcript
which he had just received Col. Tillman
cited Congressman Talbert's record
as follows; "in the 5'>rd Congress,
introduced six bills; none reported;
none passed. The 51th- Congress,
two sessions, five b.lls introduced;
none reported; none passed.
The 55th Congress, three sessions,
four bills introduced; none reported;
none passed. In the 5oth Congress he
did manage to get. in a small bill to
pay a deputy collector, of interna!
revenue. Possibly it was in view of
the fact that lie thcurght he was cf
r.o value in Washington that Cel. 1
Talbert now indulged this vacation
at heme. Col. Ta? ert talked of favoring
an appropriation for your exposition.
He did, but unfortunately every 1
speech he makes generally kills a
bill. Ask your committee who went to
Co' '.nibin what 1 did as Lieutenant
Governor. I aided thorn in ecu i:v: 1
$50,000 and with others did va:'.;;> hs :
work for your grand exposition in
Etlgeilcld. A bill is now pepndiug i.i I ]
V-; -
Washington for $1."0.000 for tha relier
cf your expopsiptiou d'ficit, and
where is my distinguished friend, ColTalbert?
Tonight I am the'ring master
of the circus, but the star performer
who just preceded me surpassed
Johnnie Lowlow in his palmiest
days." Col. Tillman referred to hia.
services in the Horse Ctcdc Valley labor
troubles; answered a question regarding
his worx on the bill putting
vestibules on street cars and unclosed
a. fine effort, splendidly put,,
amid applause.
Immediately at tie conclusion ci
Coi. Tillman's speecn Congressman
Talbert stepped forward lor a reply.
Col. Tillman silted that he had noobjection
to a reply at the proper
time, but objected to t.tio regular
thing of Talbert's making another
speech in reply when his time was
up. The audience wa3 leaving and
amid some confusion Coi. Talbert continued
a statement, saying he had.
been on duty ten years, and had.
never been absent, except when ho,
or some member^of his family was
sick. He further stated that he was
paired, which was equivalent to a
vote, and mentioned several bills hosaid
he had passed. He a ided that he
did not object to having bis record
ver.tillated, and was willing to be
judged by it.
COL. JOHN T. SLOAN.
Col. John T. Slcan made a good
speech and paid a high tribute to
Charleston, where he'said the first
impulses to patriotism had been
stirred in his heart when ihe first gun
of the war was fired. Cel. Sloan told
01 his war record and his record m
the I.egis ate re, where he had always
been a firm friend cf Charleston,
which had given him over 2,000 votes
in the laj. election, and he felt sur*
.vould do f'rt better L'u?* him this
time. In reply to questions propounded
Cel. Sloan said that he believed io
the right of everyone to organize and
be thought that a cbilrl labor bill
should bo passed to prohibit the employment
of children under 12 years
cf age.
MR. COLE L. DLEASE.
Mr. Cole L. Blease was the next
speaker. He did not wait for any
questions to be asked him, but deelared
at onco that he was in favor
of a child labor bill, of biennial sessions
of the Legislature and of the
laboring classes organizing to protect
themselves from the oppression
of trusts and corporations. In regard
to the schools Mr. Blease said
that he believed in the white man'a
taxes being devoted to the education
of white children. He favored the dispensary
law as it stands today and If
elected Governor he would enforce
the law in Charleston fcs well as in
the country.
Mr. Blease at this point got into a
wordy combat wtyh Mr. Gary. Mr.
Please having called on Mr. Gary to
define his position on the dispensary
question, Mr. Gary said that a3 each
county got the profit from its own dispensary
sales there was no reason
why any county should have a dispensary
if it did not want it. "If yon
don't want a dispensary in Charleston,"
said Mr. Gary, "you oughtn't to
have if There was great applause
from the audience at this, and Mr.
Blease then declared that It was the
first time Mr. Gary had ventured to
declare himself on the subject Mr.
Gary, in reply, said that Mr. Blease
had formerly told him he was in favor
of local option, but now he had
changed his tune. Mr. Blease denied
this outright, and there was considerable
sparring for a time between
the two, until Chairman Thayer finally
succeeded in getting them to take
their seats and let the speeches proceed.
The hour was very late and most
of the people had left when the candidates
for Attorney General and Secretary
of State got the floor, and their
remarks were mostly -confined to an
exploitation of their own qualifications
for the positions.
MR. U. X. GUNTER.
Mr. Gunter made a good short
speech. Ho said that he had been assistant
to the Attorney General for
four years and was thoroughly familiar
with the duties of the office. The
time had come, he said, for Charleston
to assert Itself again in the poUcical
field of the State and he would
always do all he could to assist her
C&US6.
MR. W. F. STEVENSON.
Mr. W. F. Stevenson made a telling
speech. He referred to his six years'
record in ihe Legislature and said
that he had been a friend of Charleston
when file needed friends. He had
been associated with every industrial
nntornrlcto ?r? fiiu i.tiHvn fna*n on/i nrUh
the building cf the Seaboard Air Line
from Chester to Columbia, and he i
hoped Charleston would also' soon
possess a competing line in the Seaboard
Aii Line to assist her. A3 a laboring
mm himself lo believed in labor
organizing to protect itself, and
he had always voted for child labor
bills in the Legislature.
MR. J. T. OANTT.
Mr. Gantt. a candidate for Secre- I
tary of State, said that there had
been no niudslinging in that race. The
candidates were old friends and it J
was only a question of ability. He
had served three years as assistant
to the Secretary cf State and had accomplished
many reforms in the preservation
and protection cf the State
records, and had prepared the splendid
exhibit at the ex;v -i'iou. The United
States owed South Carolina 52.00'j,000, j
he said; the records were there to j
substantiate it. an ! he premised if
elected lo see that something was
done in the matter.
COL. iiAR/HY WILSON.
Col. J. H. Wih-cn. "rlc war horse
of the House cf Rapresniatives,"
made a geed -pet h. lb; sai l chat the
records of the Legislature proved
that he was a friend of Charleston. I
tie had voted and worked for the exI