Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-02-17
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For tie YorkviIe Enquirer.
ORGANIZATION AT FORT MILL.
EoRr MILL, S. c., Feb. -, 1885,
In pursuance to the call made by the Exc
cutive Coamittee CT York county, that the
citizens of the several voting precincts meet
and organize Democratic Clubs, on this day
there was held meeting in Fort Mill for that
purpose. A. 81. White was chosen Chairman
and W. H. Stewart requested to act as Secre-
tary. The object of the meeting was then ex-
planned by COL John NJ. White, when the
following preamble and resolutions we're sub
mitted: E.t&5
WHEREAS, It is ordered by the Executive Com
mite of the Democratic party of York county,
that the citizens OF the several townships meet ut
their respective precincts and organize Democrat
ic Clubs; and whereas we recognize the necessity
of such an organization, to the end that we may
secure the honest administration Of affairs, both
in county and State, since we deeply feel the bur-
den OF the oppression and unjust taxes imposed
| upon us and appreciate the efforts OF Governor
Chamberlain in resisting the same; and whereas,
we deem the signs Of the times propitious for the
securance of good and honest government In
the State Of South Carolina; therefore, be Il re-
solved: ..... 81. -. -. ;lszr4g- --F
| |. That we the citizens of Fort Mill township
do organize ourselves into Democratic Club,
solely for the purpose Of securing good and Ion
est government II, State, and we pledge our
selves to work and vote for the nominees Of the
Democratic party OF York .e.s.ssg.E
2. That for the consummation Of the object In
view, we heartily invite the cooperation OF all
the qualified voters of the precinct. -,.
+ hon, svalk kI,n y{VNnR
officers: President, Vice: President, Secretary
| and Treasurer; the President to appoint an Ex-
ecutive Committee who shall act for the Club du-
ring tho intervals of tAoir meetings In the COM
Ting campaign. ritt-s.- Etsi.4 4.->s
After some discussion, the preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted. The
following officers were then elected: A. S.
White, Esq, President Col. ]. NJ. White,
Vice-President; W. H. Stewart, Secretary,
and Capt ]. J. Drskeford, Treasurer. The
following gentlemen were then appointed BY
the President as the Executive Committee:
Capt. B. H. Massey, ]. Wilson Marshall,
Joseph Parks, Capt. S. E. White, Dr.. 8. a,
Kell, S. N. Merritt and Richard Young. ge.s
Between seyenty-6ve and one hundred of
the citizens were present and entered into the
organization of the Club in manner which
indicated determination to work and carry,
the next election. Fort Mill township sends
greeting to all Of her sister townships in the
county, and urges each one to the rescue, and
stands pledged to wave the banner Of the
Democratic party in triumph at the next cleo
ton. A. s. WHITE, President
w. H. STEWART, Secretary. - ~
THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
... MONDAY, February 7.ia
In THE SENATE, Whittemore introduced
bill to amend the General Statutes in relation
to the Circuit Courts the object Of which is to
legislate Moses and Whipper out Of the
Judgeships. The passage Of the bill will
also legislate Jrdges Reid and Shaw out Of
their positions 1t proposes to divide the
State into six circuits, instead Of eight, 3as
follows: .a q .:I
/. The Charleston Circuit, composed ofthe
counties of Charleston, OraDgeburg, Richland,
Lexington and Edge6eld. (Thetwo counties
first named are now in the first circuit, to
which Whipper claims to be elected, and the
other three counties form, with Kershaw,
Judge Carpenters, or the fifth circuit. The
salary of the Judge to be $1,000. ~
g. The Beaufort Circuit, composed Of the
counties of Beaufort, Bsrnwell Colleton and
Aiken. (Thisis now the second circuit towhich
Wiggins was elected.) The judges salary TO-
be 81 900. a..., ,,,r.e sl.. - ~
8. The Darlington Circuit, composed Of the
counties of Darlington, Marlboro, Williams
burg, Georgetown, Marion and Horny. (Wl-
liamsburg and Georgetown are now in the,
third circuit, to which Ex-Governor Moses
claims to have been elected the remaining
counties, with Chesterfield, form Judge Town
sends, or the fourth circuit } Judges salary
$4,000. = ..4a
4. The Sumter Circuit, composed Of the
counties of Sumter, Clarendon, Kershaw,
Lancaster and Chesterfield. (Sumter and
Clarendon are now in the so-called Moses
circuit, Chesterfield in the fourth, Kershaw IN
the fifth and Lancaster in the sixth.) Salary
of Judge $4,000 .r;s .3ift648]g
4. The Greenville Circuit. composed Of the
counties of Greenville, Laurens, Pickeus,
Oconee, Anderson and Abbeville. This is
the present eighth or Cookies circuit, with
Laurens thrown in.) Salary $4,000.
6. The Chester Circuit, composed Of the
counties of Chester, York, Fairfield, Union,
Spartanburg and Newberry. (The frst three
counties, with Lancaster, form the present
sixth or Mackey's Circuit; the last three are
now in the seventh Circuit Of Montgomery
Moses.) Salary $4,000. s71..', E7s,.s,'.
Mr.. White presented the annual report OF
the County Commissioners of York county,
which was referred to the committee on coun.
ty Offices and officers. y @ ~
The committee on roads, bridges and fer
ries, submitted favorable report on bill to
authorize certain parties to remove rocks OBJ
structing Patterson's Ford on Allison Creek
in York county. The report was ordered for
consideration on Tuesday. t5 s3psif3ssat
A bill to permit A. A. Barron TO erect
gate across public road in York county. was
referred to the committee on the judiciary.
A message was received from the Governor,
announcing that he had approved the follow.
ing acts An Act to amend section l9 OF
chapter 121 of the general statutes Of South
Carolina, relative to the right Of surety who
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