The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-07-10

Union Society" "The Fellowship Asso-
citation" and the Newberry Temperance
Society, combining, gave picnic at the
Blandusium Spring ,hatday. The invita-
tion to join in on this festive gala ,occa-
sion had been cordially giSent and large
number of white citizens followed the
happy multitude to the pleasant grove, to
partake of the hospitalities so kindly
offered, and take part in the general joy.
At an early hour the streets were filled
with those who poured into town from
all the plantations and farms within a
radius Of thirty miles, who came to see
the Fourth of July, and to attend the
picnic, the fame Of which had spread far
and vide. Never had the streets been
so denscly packed, and with such an in
tcnscly varied and Interestingly dressed
population, all the fantastic tricks played
before high Heaven would scarcely equal
the novel scene. But with that We
have naught TO do, each man or woman
dressed according as taste or circum-
stances permitted, and it would be strange
if there had not been various and sin.
gular incongrui,ies. The Societies form
ed in procession, attracted particular and
favorable attention, for the admirable
order and the uniform and, neat dresses
and general appearance of each inem6 Der,
male and famalc. Nothing could bavc
been better. As the procession moved
through the principal streets, the motley
and struggling crowds fell in bringing up
the rear, marching to the ground selected
without any disorder Or confusion what
ever. Once arrived, police of their own
selection were put out to enforce order,
and we'll was it kept till the close. >When
it is known that there were perhaps over
two thousand freedmen present on that
occasion, and that there was no violence
or disorder Of any.kind TO be seen, it is a
subject Of special praise, and compliment
to their intelligence and kindly feeling,
and shows the earnest desire they have
to:bc we'll thoughtor Perhaps the same
number of whites mi ght not have con
ducted themselves with greater proptiety.
The esteem in which they hold tt.eir
white friends was made marked feature
on this occasion, each We'd with the other
to see who could show the most attention.
The orators representing the Societies
we're: Sim. Young, Jos. Boston, Robt.
Tolivcr, and Howard Brown. Whi'e
tho several addresses were we'll con-
ceited and delivered and were listened
to with great attention. we would like
to BE- able to give these addresses, so
sensible and practical were theys Tut
space forbids. Not one-word,ofa p0liticrl
/ Or incorporate character was heard to
issue from their lips, and no. the. most
rancorous or prjndicel mind had there
been one such: there (which we know
was not the case, for they are: not in our
midsO could have, raised a shadow q
objection. To say that se were pleased,
and it was. the general feeling. family
expresses the peculiar satisfaction ex.
pcr;encrd. Gen. Darlington an .ip vi,ed
guest bcing particularly:'u :'urgcdt after the
elose:of the regular addresses. to speak,
took the. stand and made an effective
speech, Of, which the following is the
pith:=; ~. ...:': -
NJ CoLoREp FRIEHps-When was in
vited few days ago to, be present on this
occasion, Twas uotinformed that it was ex-
pccted that l should address you; L am
unwilling, however, to decline the call rrow
made upon me. .unerepared as am. i feel
gratifcd at the feelings Which prevail. l.here
to day, judging by the speeches which I
haxe heard and the. general conduct Of
those present. : The occasion has; thus far
been devoted to,the promotion of the OBJ
jects Of the different benevolent and chaEi-
table societies which are represented here.
Lam glad to see this; am Of opinion that
you have done wellto celebrate the dly in this
way. The principles and objects Of. these
societies should be enceurageds and they
have been presented TO you hy your speak
>ers, with earncstness and force. i repeat
that / am glad; 10 see that ron have chosen
70 celebrate this day by the discussion Of
these subjects, andby presenting them TO
the consideration of the public, rathe': thar
by; encouraging Tie agitation OF political
questions. tell you, in ali sincerity, that
you haye,.iE my opinion, acted wisely in
accepting this course. why should you
engage in: politics-in party strife? what
would YOU gain by such a course? are you.
ambitious for ofsice-for POLITICAL prefer-
incnIe Admitting yonr right unaer,thc
lawsto enter this arena, it is still we'll worth
yrllr consideration whether yoar weitheinS
viii be promoted by your engaging actively
in politics =? The honors to be won in ppe-s
li,ical Contests are of little value-theE are
uncertain. and evanesccnt. He who: courts
popular favors> assiduously will find Ia the
end, that he has t'een following the -decsits'
fat light of the Jack O'lantern, which has
betrayed bin into dark and dismal swar ps.-
How many men have reached the highest
round in the ladder of political honers, and
then have suddenly falleh from the giddy
heights into obscurity and contempt. How
many after they had spent the ives in po-
litics-ofice seeking-have fol- themsel-
yes bankrupt in fortune, and, too often, in
reputation also AS one who has had some
little experience in political life, / tell you,
that however inviting the field of politics
may appear when seen at a distance, when
ron nr.rnr Il rnn will sne that l. ,,rndrces