The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-08-18

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The death of ex-Governor Graham, Of
North Carolina, leaves a vacancy in the
delegation to the convention. Latest
reports stated that the political division
stood 60 Democrats, SO Republicans, and
Independant Democrat. The loss Of
Ex-Governor Graham to the Democratic
side rather c0mplicates matters, as 81
would make majority. The Charlotte
OJservcr, cognizant of the trouble
ahead says: 1.-THE same rules, regula-
lions and laws which apply to the Leg
islature apply also to a convention, and
the Governor is authorized to order an
election to fill vacancy in a cOnven-
ton, just as he is to fill one in the AS
sembly. We can hardly believe that
his EXcelcncy Governor Brogden, will
in defiance of all right and justice, as
sist his party in stealing a majority
from under Notwithstanding a vic
tory from the icy hand of death. u
GrecnuHIc NeWs.
TIE STATE FAIR.-It has been for
mally announced that the regular an
nual Fair of the State Agricultural and
Mechanical Society will be held at the
Fair grounds in Columbia during the
second week of November next. In ad-
dtion to the regular premium list, addi-
tional inducements have been offered
for liberal display of the agricultural
products Of the State. a premium Of
$500 is offered to the county that makes
the largest and best exhibition of its
products, including stock, mechanical
implements, field crops and handiwork.
A premium of 5000 is offered for the Sec
ond best such exhibition. y premium
Of 500 for the third best.
Here is chance for Abbcvillc. If she
does as well as she did last year, she will
distance all competitors.
A MODEL. LOvE-LETTEN. a young
dentist friend of ours lately received on
Il postal card the following affectionate
epistle:
DEAR SIH-You told NE you was
gwinc to came to sec me and you never
done it. Now, is that the way YOU treat
young lady W hen you know she loves
you:' if you don't love me as you said
you did, you can just come down, and
if agreeable, fix my two back teeth,
that side you Kiss me on hurts worse
than the other. please come as ever,
your true love.
TIE AIKEN CorHTT QUESTION clic-
its the following expression Of opinion
from the 11i5unc:
"The proposition to abolish the cOun-
ty is undoubtedly more popular than we
had thought would be likely under the
circumstances, and the reasons for so
doing have been presented to us in more
than one plausible form. Into the real
merits OF these. we have not yet had
time to look with such care rs would
justify us in giving expression to prop
erly matured opinion of the case, but
this we ehall do at an early day. Mean
while our columns are open to any and
everybody who can discuss the question
intelligently."
The Progressive Ayc says Shall we
not have Il Press Congress, or something
of the sort, at the Centennial? We
think there must be some intention of
this kind, yet we have seen no mention
made of it by any Of the great dailics.
In the name of Franklin, we claim for
the Press place in the picture. The
Committee of Arrangements would Ger
tainly provide ample Accommodations for
the Press. -.
A gentleman, meeting q Wallstreet
friend, said "I've just mortgaged my
house, and have several thousand dollars
to spare. Catn't you tell me something
safe and neat to 20 into? Eyes," replied
81 sc inf n
thing; buy that mortgage on your
house.
In Fairfield County the cotton is be-
ing ruined by the drought. The farmers
say they have never seen crops fail fas-
ter.
Andy Johnson was q notorious unbe-
lever, and his family declined the seryi-
ces of minister after his death. .
Don't forget to SOW largely of the tur-
nip.
INSURE your merchandise with w. T.
Branch.
INSURE your buildings with w. T.
Branch.
MEETING OF THE LITTLE RIVER
ASSOCIATION OF COLoRED BArTIsTS.-
The annual meeting of the Little River
Association Of colorcd Baptists, will be
held at Abbcvilie Court House, COM
mcncing on Thursday evening, the 10Th
| inst. Ministers Of all denominations,
and of the Baptist church especially, are
| invited to attend.
i. l.. MORRIS, Moderator.