The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-10-21

WllCn lie gives Ills iedsoHo iOA ouPPoLe
ing Chamberlain instead of Green. He
saws in explanation THAT personally,
if I knew myself, my political senti-
ments had undergone ITO change, but
that seeing no hope of success in the
boilers movement, or of benefit to the
State if successful, with such Legisla-
ture as would unquestionably follow a
heated contest for Governor, I,regarded
it of the utmost importance that the
Conservatives should avoid such q COIL
test, and direct all their energy to Sc
curing an able, competent and trust
worthy Legislature. If by expressing
preference as between two Republican
nominees for Governor, l am made a
Republican, I cannot perceive why eve
ry other man who votes for aeither of
the nominees, are not likewise to. be
ranked as Republicans, to the utter an
nihilation of the Democracy in South
Carolina. Either, this or. the success
of the boilers ticket must be a
Democratic victory, and all Repub-
licans who sustain it, are thereby made
Democrats, I do not concur in either of
the propositions, but acting for myself,
whatever may be the opinion of others,
promise that, in no event, shall any
one receive at my hands ungenerous
criticism"
The authoress Of the well-writteh dr.
ticle which we published from the Pro-
gressive Age last week.on the subject Of
croquet, thus gracefully replies to our
proposition to join in that interesting
game. She touches tender chord
when she speaks of the "game of life"
That's the game we really wish to- play.
Other games are often played as preludes
or oyertures to the 'great game" Here
is her answer: "'The lady who writes
for the Progressive Age over the sigma
ture of Wicket, Mallet and Balls &C.
knowledges, with her most graceful
courtesy, the grand salaam of the Jun
ior and bachelor partner Of the Press
and Bauner.n She accepts with pleas
ure his invitation to join him In game
of croouet against Mallet and his part
ner.' for whose gallantry and prowess
she unhesitating answers, notw1th-
standing his determination to remain
behind the BUSH on certain recent
occasion. The said lady fully sympa-
thizes with the Junior in his conf
dence in the result. and ventures to
hope for him an equal success In that
more perilous game-the game of life
where hearts, alas. are SO often hit
through bridges of 'sighs' to be re-
morse1y played upon by boobies and
'rovers." ...
EVER OF THEE" &c. - Our friend
Womble, of Ninety-Six, who has not
regarded the Scripture injunction to
''lay not up for yourselves treasures on
earth,n has exhibited his confidence in
the Junior by entrustlng to his care the
the keeping of his valuable pocket-book
which, since it has come into his pos
session, has not "sunk in its glory nor
decayed in its worth" It is said in an
old book, which may be found inthe IL
braries of some of our citizens, that
"the love of money is the root of all
evil" We'll, now, we trust that Wom-
ble's pile will not take too strong q root
in the affections of the Junior.
At tCalhoun's Mills two sets of dele
yates to the County Convention claimed
to be elected. The dispute then arose
as to who had the best right to Zoe dele
gates. After o conference, theyf like the
Romans of old, agreed to leave 1t to the
championship of chosen men from eth
erside, and it was decided by wrestling
for the political honors of Calhoun
township. We learn that AR. Burton,
our, Comfy Commissioner was on the
side. of the syanqnished. - mol
;sMEssRs.. DuPRE, GAMBREIL & Co.
We direct attention to the advertisement
Of these we'll known and popular lner..
chants, who are offering large and well
selected stock Of staple dry goods, pro-
visions and groceries. Their stock was
never finer nor larger and they offer
bargains, in price and quality. Our
friends will find 1t to, their interest to
call and examine; and we are sure that
they will fnd something toplease. Call
early. 6ss5aasT sjss ,.g,,. =
MEssRs. CUNNINaHASf & TEMPLEToN
advertise this week q choice iniscelfane-
Gus stock of dry goods and groceries. It
has been selected with care and will
be found attractive In style, quality'and
worth, who will spare no effort to guar
antee satisfaction, and who deserve q
full share Of the public patronage.
Sr,o .DTg,.hEJT GE} 40 szsSas.qEEE
THE FAIR,7-We learn from the Sec
rotary that the entries in. every depart
ment are as good as they ever were, and
in some departments the entries are
much larger. This Is especially true in
the stock department, Everything in
dicates that this, will be the best Fair
that we have ever had. 3s,ss5{
BR- An association of Federal. and
Confederate soldiers, known. as, the
"Order of the Blue and Gray" has been
at Vicksburg. .Ii ,I:
.t;Market Renorts.s