Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-12-07
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LETTER FROM CHESTER.
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LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, December 4, 1876.
A number Of persons from this place went
to Columbia on last Monday night to attend
the opening Of the Legislature on the next
day. On the same train we're two members
of the Legislature from this county, John
Lee and Purvis Alexander, both colored.
While they voted for Hampton, they ran upon,
and otherwise supported the Republican tick.
ct. Al good deal Of moral suasion was brought
to bear upon them with the view of obtaining
their help in behalf of the Democratic cause
in Columbia. They talked very we'll, but
whether or not their acts will correspond with
their words remains to be seen. They have
each received great favors from the whites,
and now have an opportunity Of showing their
appreciation therefor. Lee, when he was ar
rested recently on the charge mentioned IN my
last correspondence, gave two prominent white
citizens as his bondsmen for his appearance at
the next term of the Court of Geueral SEES
sions. and was discharged. Alexander, by the
patronage of the whites, has made consider
able amount Of money by the wagon and black
smithing business,
Great interest was manifested by citizens
here, last week, respecting political develop.
ments in Columbia. Dispatches giving the
latest information were read with the greatest
avidity. The excitement occasioned by tie
situation materially interfered with business.
The desire to make the almighty dollar was
for once, in measure, lost sight of in the ef-
fort to hear the latest news. The greatest in.
dignation was felt and expressed at the mon
strous act of usurpation of Chamberlain in
6lIingth the State House with United States
troops in order to carry out his own ambitious
ends. Men who at one time gave hin, their
highest admiration and praise for his brave
and patriotic course, now heaped upon him
their strongest condemnation. Any good
that he had done was entirely forgotten in the
gre&t wrongs he had perpetrated.
~Severai Of our citizens were called by tele-
prsSh to Columbia on Wednesday night.
Amane these was Gen. w. A. Walker, who
was Summoned to the capital by Governor
Hakpton. Gen. Walker, though q staunch
DemScrat, is exceedingly popular WITH
coiorsA people of this county. If any body
could 81 Sceeed in turning our Chester delega-
ton from the error of their Radical ways, he
Is the very man. DR.. A. n. Davega was also
called to Columbia. .s. 49,.
On Thufsday number of our friends from
the country Tere in town for the purpose Of
hearing tha news. Considerable joy was
manifested apon the reception of the news
that the State House was in the possession of
the Democratic members. With this point
gained the opinion was entertained that the
battle was almost won. At late hour on
Thursday afternoon dispatch was received
from General Walker, bearing the significant
words, sWe hold the fort, and will camp upon
the ground. :" This was received with great
delight. During the excitement private dis
patches of q political nature soon became
public property. The feeling was entertain
ed that everybody had right to know all
that could be known respecting the political
situation.
A drove of Ka6tucky hogs were in town
on Thursday. They sold At y cents, gross.
Tie day was aIE that could be desired for the
killing of hegsy Itwas,very cold and clear.
Thanksgiving Day was observed to a very
limited, degresht this place. The Methodist
was the only Church at which divine service
was held. When Hampton has been inaugu-
rated, and The government of the State is in
Democratic hands, then the people will re-
joics and Be grateful.
The colored Democrats of Chester gave
supper oQh Thursday night, and invited some
of -theh friends of the white race. Giles j.
PatteEbn, ESQ.,. was present and made good
speech in which he congratulated the colored
Demodkacy Ghester.upon the results of the
good $ork performed by them during the
late campaign. JAS Walter, colored, made
speech. 10 which he exhorted his brethren
of the same political faith to be good and
faithful workers in behalf of the Democratic
cause. The supper was splendid, and every
thing passed off pleasantly and agreeably.
Some colored Radicals manifested great de-
sire to be admitted to the supper-room, but
were informed that their presence was not de-
sired. .,a sg.-...s..... 4-
Saturday was busy day in town. A large
amount Of cotton was sold at fair prices.
A good many persons were here from the coun-
try: some on business and others for the pur.
pose of hearing the news. The latter reason
is the governing cue with the majority Of per-
sons at the present time.
The Union. Herald, in recent issue, stated
that the Republicans of Chester county, late
ly 6lecCSu 10 Tic VdTlOus Couuy ouSco, nav
been served with notice that if they attempt
ed to qualify and discharge the duties Of the
same, they would be killed. To express it
mildly, this is a lie.
DR.: P. Wylie, who had been in Colum-
bia for several days, returned home on Sat-
urday night He takes a hopeful view of the
situation. ........
a number of citizens from this place will
go to Columbia tonight They are Of the
opinion that their services may be required in
behalf of the cause they hold dearer than
their lives
Mr.. F. B. Worthy and Mr.. DeKalb Rus
sell. both of this county, lost their gin houses
by FIRE on last Friday night. This was the
atrocious work of incendiaries. Worthy was
insured Russell was not Besides their gin
houses, both lost cotton. ..a
McCarley, who killed Alexander George,
is still at large. QUI.
s6r The editor of the National Republican
is the authority for the statement that
movement is now on foot to have Governor
Hayes withdraw from the Presidential con.
test, and then have the Republican Electors
cast their votes for Grant, who, having the
means and the power, will use them to install