Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-05-11

the Democratic party ofthe State in the COM
ing campaign. While the majority favored
cooperation with the reformers of the Repub-
lican party, if this was deemed essential to
the achievement of success, large and pow.
erful minority approved of the straight-out
policy. Yet, while unanimity of opinion did
not characterize the Democratic deliberations,
he represents the delegates as being hopeful
of success in carrying the next election. He
thinks that no general line Of action will be
marked out for the guidance of the various
counties, but that each county will be left to
take what steps it considers best under the
circumstances. Gen. Walker regards Gener-
al James Conner, of Charleston, as about the
strongest man of the late Convention, and has
very high opinion of his availability as the
Democratic standard bearer in the next cam.
paign. Yet he inclines to the idea that the
Charleston delegation prefer bestowing this
distinction upon the present Executive of the
State. They recognize, he says, their great
obligation to Chamberlain in joining with
them in the effort to prevent Whipper from
exercising the duties Of judge.
The Hook and Ladder Company, composed
of colored men, paraded on Saturday after
noon. They marched to the strains of music,
and in their uniform of blue and black, pre-
seuted good appearance This company
has rendered excellent service on past occa-
sions, and will, doubtless, do their part in the
future, when the exigency arises.
One Keegan, who claims to be the CORES
pondent of a Washington paper, and who was
recently the recipient of good whipping at
the hands of Tim Hurley, in Charleston, fig
ured quite conspicuously at this place, during
the Yoeom trial. He was q constant COM
panion of the defendant, and espoused his
cause most warmly. In his letters and dis.
patches he was guided by no regard to veraci-
ty. Indeed, he seemed to be impressed with
the idea that the element of truth was unim.
portant in the composition of letter. He
will confer great favor upon the people Of
Chester in not paying them second visit.
Rev. Mr.. Lamar, agent in behalf of State
missions, filled the pulpit yesterday at the
Baptist church. A sermon was preached by
him on the parable of Dives and Lazarus.
He took view of the character Of the rich
man somewhat different from that generally
entertained by the theological fraternity.
Dives was not condemned for his treatment of
the poor man, which was declared to be good.
The latter was placed by his friends at the
gate of the former, for they knew the wants
of the unfortunate and afflicted man would
there meet with proper attention. Mr.. Lamar
is on his way to Richmond, to attend the
Southern Baptist Convention, which meets
this week. Rev. Mr.. Sanders will represent
the church at this place.. in the Convention,
and Mr.. Smith Hardin, who has been chosen
by the congregation, will probably attend as
the lay delegate.
A considerable party from this place will
leave to-day for the purpose of attending the
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad,
which takes place at Lincolnton on Thursday.
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