The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-04-11

ell that strangers and earpet-daggcrs
haze dirided u people on the color
Tine, and atiendted portion Of our
citizens from the other, and the c0nl-
plant Was WeU founded. Let us be
Just and kind to all. Let US in this
respect not follow the example of our
opponents; but teach them a lesson of
generosity which they have not
known, and make ven them rejoice
that they were defeated-that we sue
ceeded to the government, and that
all now will get exact justice before
the law. This Hampton has promis.
ed. This is in accordance with hu.
mainly and good feeling. This We
will do, and T predict that before these
buds, which are now just beginning
to swell and burst shall have grown
into leaves and fallen by the autumn
blast, we will indeed be a united peo'
pie, lone and inseparable." We will
then have crossed the river, and We
will rest in the shade on the Other
bide of Jordan.
AN EXQUISITE LETTER.
The following exquisite letter from
q lady friend was received by Genera
MCGOWAN some time ago, and we have
prevailed upon him to allow US to pub
lish it, suppressing the name. W.
think it a perfect gem, and if the gOot
Iady's modesty should be shocked by
the liberty we have taken, we plead
as our only excuse that it gave rs 81
much pleasure we wanted Others t
enjoy it also. Hurrah for the ole
North State, which can produce such
a lady:
CHAPEL HILL, n. c.,
November II, 1876.
"DEAR GENERAL have waited,
cannot say MISUNDERSTANDING between
hope and fear---to know the final result
in South Carolina, 1t 0 seems ~ i
General Hampton had been elected YOU
Governor. I cannot lot the occasion pas:
without extending to you and through
you to the people Of your State my mos
hearty congratulations.
North Carolina has been long under thu
heel of the oppressor, but did not deserve
! the sympathy of others, 80 many of he
own unworthy son have
"Bent the pregnant hinges Of the knee,
That theft might follow Mwning,"
that we could not without a sacrifice o
prlue, dSk tuclll w lkOu1u OfcI Jul AhcS
But noble South Carolina, plundered ant
dcspoiled by an organized band of rob
bers---gOvernmental highwaymen---he1
proud sons the political vassels Of forme1
slaves, defiant, determined in their help
lessness---has been redeemed.
Unaided, in spite Of overwhelming ma
%iorities, in utter defiance of glitterint
bayonets, she has thrown off the chains
OF the tyrant, and the ''prostrate State
stands proudly erect among her sisters
her very tears crystalized into sparkling
towels which encircle her brow, under
the magic touch Of the power and will o
freemen! May a good Providence
which has made all this possible, contin
ue to shed blessings upon her and he
people. My husband is we'll and you
must please accept his congratulations!
NV children, now pretty well grown
remember you and - hope that you
good old State may long remember an(
cherish those who shed honor upon he
in the past, and who have delivered hel
in this last and greatest struggle!
"Though not personally acquainted
with Gen. Hampton, please present him
my most hearty congratulations! Wha
a grateful task is before him Of rescuint
his native State from hOrdes of vampires
who have so long fattened upon her very
life-blood.
would DO glad to welcome you in m,
home. Call n sec us.
Truly your friend, -