Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-09-25

rlhri CRIME Of thc "nlrr,irr ~ 10 Ic
r:pr n"" for that eternal rcrlition
which surely await; ti,cm in Novcn-
hrr
The Democratic party is the party
"l T""Cc. We propose to turn to the
Constitution and the simple adminis
'r""'n "T ia" government established
~ ih"'A' hers. Th"rr r:; br mo- dam
'f"r"l wa il ihat. Eut t!,rrr i. dan
GER oi war in all viuirnt and uncon-
*':!u!irna' m"n;irrc$--thrrr j., dln.~rr
"' var III mc:i,.,irri outside of the
'"nHtituii iinn--,nv:;;urrS in themselves
i""' and u"naturaI--which propose
- join those whom God hath nut
.~"::l":"r, and tn war with natur, nv
III" 'n:'tr'mc'.alitJ' OF the army and
Ill" General OF all the ar,nics-thrrc
H. danger OF eternal confusion in
'''~rc%ari'n:: distinctions which are as
eternal aH the earth, and introtucin"
state OF thing5 which remind us of
Miltons chaos,
"Whcn straight behold the throne
Or Chaos and his dark pavilion spread
Wide ON the wastcrul decp"
Col. J. l.. Thomas, the Elcctor for
the State at large, was next intro
dnccd and made ono of his most oc.
icctivc speeches. Ills fino voice, clear
and distinct articulation, easy and
graceful delivery arrcstard command
attention, whilst tho clear statement.
the ccscnt argument, tho wclI-choscn
metaphor, tho happy illustration On
forco his conclusions with all tho ora
tor" most convincing and pursuasivo
art. A pioneer in tho Democratic
movement in tho State, Col. Thomas
has been prosecuting tho work over
since, with characteristic vigor and
with much success. lilo has already
delivered some thirty speeches in the
campaign, and VIC havo ourselves had
the pleasure of hearing him on thrco
several occasions. Familiar with tho
wido range Of topics which enter into
the great discussion, no passes rapidly
from point 10 point, dwelling upon
each only so long as TO onforco his
conclusions, and worrying neither him
self nor his audience lIenco ho is
| ono Of tho most attractive and ofroct-
i've Speakers that tho campaign has
inrnishcd. With tho ladies' cvcry-
where, no is said to bear off tho pal III
Of cloquenco.
Col. A. c. Haskell, Elcctor for this
| Congressional District, next followed.
in speech of ono hour in length, in
which he discussed all tho great issues
of tho campaign with his accustomed
viSor and cioqucncc. For SO young
an orator, Col. Haskell has great case
Oh delivery and self possession of man.
ncr, and has remarkable talonts for
commanding tho attention and onlis,.
ing tho sympathics of an audience.
Since tho opening Of tho campaign he
has been an activo and vigorous work
or, speaking carly and latc-by day
light and by torchlight-and has ov
crywhcro been winning golden opin-
ions. On this as on previous tcca.
siohs, wo have thous sht him very
happy in his remarks to tho blacks,
enforcing upon their attention aud
f,tlf l,f,Fp 10
his strong appeals with great vigor
and effect.
Then followed tho bountiful basket
dinner which the good people of Ninc-
ty-S'x had provided for tho accom-.
mediation Of their friends from L dis.
tancc, and which wcro enjoyed with
tho sharponcd appcLilcs and height
cncd zcst, to which tho Iatcncss Of tho
hour contributed, rs pleasant acccsso
RIGS Of tho rich rcpast.
Upon tho conclusion of tho recess,
tho speaking was resumed at tho
stand, and tho closing speech of the
day was delivered by Col. John Cum
ninsham, of Ilaurcns. Tho departure
OF tho extra train deprived US Of the
pleasure of hearing him, as it also
deprived tho audience Of tho pleasure
of bearing lion. Armistcad Burt, Col.
y. W. dixon, and others, who wero
present on tho OCCASION.
The whole appears was very sue
cossiul demonstration, aid reflects
tho highest credit upon tho Iiberality
and public spirit Of tho citizens of
N'ncty-Six.
We cannot closo without saying
word OF commentator of that san,o
public spirit and libcrality which have
been exhibited by tho President, II.
L. Ilammct, and Superintendent
Meredith, in tho alacrIty with which
tlley have placed extra trains at the
service Of our citizens. and G,r which