The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-10-18
Court Calendar for the Western Circuit.
serenado to the Representatives Elect.

successful Candidates Tor the Legislature anu our
member to Congress The crowd headed by the
Brass Band, proceeded about nine o'clock to the
residence of Judge WuIrNER and after appropri-
ate music loud cheers were given for Maj T. F.
WMlTNER. His appearance on the piazza was re-
ccved with renewed cheers, when he was congrat-
ulated in handsome terms by our popular brother
of the '.qul and scissors" the editor of the Gd-
zcttc For these congratulations, and the interest
and satisfaction manifested by his fellow-ciiizcns
at his elevation, Maj WulTNEI responded most
feelingy and eloquenty. He promised that no
act would knowingly be committed by him while
in their service which would tend to lessen the es
tecm or weaken the confidence of his countrymcn.
He briefly adyerted TO the responsibilities and du
ties of office just at this unc,ure in public ,tiars
and cydciltly showed that lie appreciated the sir
ring aspect Of the times. and woald meet contia
gencies as became In concluding his re-
marks, Maj Wn.rNEH requested his friends to par
take of hospitalitics provided for them inside the
house. With cheerful desire, the hundreds assem-
blcd partook of an elegant and bountiful rcpast,
and administered full justice, no doubt.
Leaving the good cheer and hospitality of Maj.
w., the procession next moved towards the resi-
dence of Maj. JouN V. MOORE, in the northeastern
portion of our town. 1t seemed that al every COZ
ner accessons were made 10 .ho already large num-
hc- &c = ople, and We began 10 conjecture that
there was hardly room enough .out-doors' for
them, to say nothing of afordng even II s;anling
accommodation inside of an ordinary sized house.
But the crowd at length collected in front Of the
Majors dwelling. and with music and dcafcn;ng
cheers, they salutcd his appearance upon the
piazza In response TO the welcome given, Major
MOORE spoke in earnest and impressive terms.
lie felt grateful for this manifestation Of good will
and the repeated evidences given of the cordially
and friendship of his fcllow-citizcns. y few years
since he came among them an entire stranger:
they had taken him by the hand and advanced him
to the position which he this day occupics-all
this was enough to call forth instituted thanks
from n grateful heart, and he offered that return
most chccrfully. He would cndeavor tie
mean himself that their trust and confidence
might never be betraycd--llia! he nigh; receive
at their hands the mcri,cd "well done ~ IN
brief and comprehensive language, he alluded to
the probable duties of the next Legislature, and
felt confident that it would decide grave matters,
upon which he would pronounce for the best in
tercsts, in his Judgment of the S.ac, and leave
the consequences to be settled by time. Major
MOORE also concluded by extending an invitation
to all present '.to partake of bette: cheer than
empty words and the ringing Of glasses and re-
peatcd toasts told that many heartily av'alcd them
selves of the imitation
After spending an hour in congiatula;mg Maj.
MoonE upon his success, and Offering wishes for
his continued prosperity and happiness, the multi
t,lde repaired to the Hon. J. d. AsIMoREs resi-
dcncc. where it was understood Col. W. a. H,YXE
was spending the night The vast crowd hal al
ready assembled on our arrival, and were calling
for both gentlemen AT Col. IIayNE first ap
pearcd in response to the calls, and made an cx
cccdingly happy effort, we thought He spoke
with feeling and emphasis in regard to the grail
tude he felt towards the citizens of Anderson Dis
trct for their generous support and confidence
His remarks were well calculated to cement the
bond of unity that had sprung up between himself
and our people, lie rcfrained from the discussion
of general politics. because, us he expressed it, the
!
distinguished Representative in Congress, more es-
pcciay as that gentleman was expected to reply
to the sentiments spoken by another distinguished
gentleman in the Court House in the mUning of
the same day Ills speech elected the host en-
thusi,.stic applause, which only equalcd by
the calls for Col AslIMony who Responded at
length. combating tue views and positions nder-
stool to be taken by his friend Maj PERRY We
have alrcady given through these columns TIN po-
silion of Col. y. upon the political questions of
the day. and know that ali understand his view
consequently, VIC refrain from making an cpitone
of his remarks upon this OCCASION IG'eS1ntiIcniS
an .rreque... anu unpoun'led applause, and so far
as We could Judge, were received with an almost
unanimous assent. lie finished with a pressing
invitation to every to enjoy the hospitalities of
his dwelling, and right merrily came the response
from all hearts.
1t was late-almost the midnight hour-cre the
crowd returned to the square. All expressed |
themselves delighted at the speeches and reccp-
ton given. But the programme was not yet con-
cluded Hating in front of the Benson House, af-
ter music by the band, three cheers were given for
Gen. S,M'L. MctIowAy, of Abbevie. Although
the night had far advanced, no excuse or apology
was TO be taken, and the appearance of the General
upon the balcony was greeted with many huzzas.
He spoke for some half honr-atributed the COM
plinent to his District, which had returned him to
the Lcgislature-and gave his political opinions in
eutenso We heard onlya portion of his speech,
and from tl,,t we heard, could not form an accu-
rate opinion but judge that on several points we
might feel disposed to join issue with him. His
remarks were we'll received, and met the approval
of many.
Thus passed one of the most signal nights of
giorifcatior and rejoicing that we have ever be-