Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-09-17

creek, forty miles from Asheville, N. c., with
the Morristown, Tenn, Railroad, otherwise
known as the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap
and Charleston Railroad. There has been
s5O0,O0O already subscribed and ten per cent.
paid in cash. When completed, this road,
with some other short links, will form direct
air line from Chicago and the Northwest to
Charleston, the South Atlantic seaboard.
Senator RObertsOn's Views.
- The Washington Chronicle has the fol-
lowing editorial paragraph which seems to be
an exposition of the views Of Senator Rob-
ertson, of this State, respecting the recent
riotous demonstrations in various sections of
the South:
Senator Robertson, of South Carolina, en-
tertains views respecting the causes which led
to the riotous demonstrations in the South
which are directly contrary to those held by
his colleague, Senator Patterson. In the first
place, he thinks there is an unjust interference
on the part Of the community in the little
local broils and troubles, which are inslgnll-
cant in themselves, and should be left to the
settlement of those engaged in them without
interference, which brings them before the
public as matters of Importance, which the
people of the community should not be inter-
ested in. The negroes, he says, in many past
incidents, similar to those reported to have
been enacted recently, are given to credullty
and exaggeration, believing at the first repre-
sentation that Kukluxers or White Leaguers
are about, that the whole country is flooded
with them. Senator Robertson can be said to
be Republican to the Backbone, one of the
most radical of the Radicals, a strong advo-
cate of the civil-rights bill, as he says he
stands ready to vote for it and urge its pas
sage.
The Tennessee Troubles.
"A number of persons have been arrest
ed at PicketvilIe, Tennessee, by United States
soldiers on charges of completely in the recent
outrages reported from Trenton. They will
be taken before United States Commissioner
for examination. The Memphis Avalanche
gives the following history of affairs in the
section embracing the scene Of the recent diff
culties:
During the civil war, this region was over
run bv squads ofguerillas, claiming allegiance
to both the Northern and Southern armies,
but really serving neither. One Col. Hawk
ins, who commanded a regiment of Federal
marauders, chiefly made up in the counties
adjacent to Gibson, and several parties of
Southern adherents, roamed over this region,
both parties taking horses and other property
from citizens at will. Many deeds of blood
were perpetrated during this period. At the
close of hostilities, many Of these disbanded
gucrillas remained in the country, and for three
years or more, there was regular understand
ing between them in ranges of country, EN-
bracing Dyer, Gibson, Madison, Upton and
McNary counties, over the whole range of
country from Mississippi to the Tennessee
river. Rapine, robbery and murder were al
most of daily occurrence. One Budd Evans
was the acknowledged leader of the predatory
night-hawks, and perfect reign of terror
prevailed among the most respectable citizens.
Gov. Brownlow aud his administration were
the reigning authorities, but they we're power
less to stop bloodshed or check lawlessness.
Men were torn from their dwellings, wives and
children, and were shot down and left by the
roadside, often not being allowed to say a
single prayer, and for no ofense.
The Republican State Convention.
- This body was called to order in the
hall of the House of Representatives on Tues
day of last week, Hon. R. B. Elliott, Chair
man of the Union Republican State Execu-
tive Committee, presiding. The call, under
which the Convention had been assembled,
was read, and the roll Of county delegations
called. The delegations from the following
counties we're contested: Beaufort, Charleston,
Colleton, Oconee and Spartanburg. A tenn
porary organization was effected by electing
C. M. Wilder, the post master at Columbia, as
Chairman. On motion, committee on Gre
dentials, consisting of one member from each
county from which there was no contesting
delegation was appointed. Several days were
consumed by the committee in deciding the
claims of the various contesting delegations,
and the Convention was not permanently Or
ganzed until Friday, the interim being occu-
pied by the members in elimination and re-
elimination. The permanent organization
was perfected as follows: President-Chas.
M. Wilder; Secretary-Joseph Woodruff
Assistant Secretary-J. R. Kennedy; Ser
geant.at- -Arms-M. Williams; Nce.Presi-
dents-J. II. Rainey, W. R. Jervey, j. R.
Talbert, ]. G.. Winsmith, R. Smalls.
Many persons indulged the hope that can
didates would be nominated who would be
acceptable to the majority of the taxpayers
of the State. This hope has proved delusive,
for on Saturday night vote was taken for
Governor with the following result: D. H.
Chamberlain, 70; Judge J. T. Green, 40; DR..
Winsmth, 10. r. H. Gleaves, the present
incumbent was subsequently nominated for
Lieutenant Governor, the vote standing 81
for Gleaves, II for NJ r. Delaney, and 3 for
A. j. Ransier.
After the result was announced, Messrs.
Chamberlain and Gleaves appeared and ad
dressed the Convention.
The following persons were elected men,
bers of the State Executive Committee R..
B. Elliott, President; B. F. Whittemore, N.
B. Myers, T. J. Mackey, G. D. Hayne, John
R. Cochran, j. H. Rainey, VIM. R. Jervey,
F. l.. Cardozo J. F. Ensor, S. A. Swails, S.
W. Melton, w. J. Winsmith, Charles Mnort,
Y.J.P. Owens, G. G. Bowen, R. H. Gleaves.
The Phenir says that number of the del
egates who are dissatisfied with the nomina-
ton of Cham berlain, held caucus on Mon
day evening and determined upon the organi-
uation of an "Indenendent State Central Exc.