Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-11-22
capabilities, and the plenitude of their power

capabilities, and the plenitude of their power,
will hold the sceptre of supremacy till time be no
longer. ,o,,
Sherman's army left its autograph of cannon-shot
upon the walls of your State House, and outraged
the principles of honor and humanity in the con-
aagration of your city, you have been made the
victims of the foulest indigntes and conspiracies
under the eyes ofthe nation; you have manifested
a heroic patience and endurance. A noble and
conservative spirit has preserved your honor
unblemished and restrained all acts OF insuoordl-
nation.
1t is the aspiration of the citizens Of Illinois that
the Almighty, who holds in his hands the destiny
prosperity fort the truly hospitable people ofsouth
Carolina.
Mr.. Kimball was heartily applauded at the
close of his address, when in the name of the
ladies, Col. Taylor presented him with mag
nifcent boquet.
Gov. Hampton then introduced Governor
Vance in few eloquent words, which we're
received with great enthusiasm. Governor
Hampton said it was not Governor Vance,
but Zeb Vance whom he introduced. Gov
ernor Hampton closed his brief speech with
high and well.merited compliment to Illinois
and Mr.. Kimball, when Gov. Vance stepped
forward and commenced with brace of hu.
morous anecdotes, after which, growing more
serious, he spoke about as follows: ..
He said that from the first time when white
man set foot on American soil, North and South
Carolina were united. They were twins. The
in 1868, and remained undivided until the war of
the Revolution. The dividing line was purely
imaginary. They acted at all times together.
Only for few months did they differ about seces-
sion. But when the die was cast, and the battle
of State Rights was Joined, they again united ;
and every musket which pointed to the enemy,
every drop of blood shed upon the field, was the
common valor and the common blood of both
States.
He alluded with great power to the redemption
of 1876. He hoped the union Of the two States
would continue that their sons and daughters
would continue to intermarry; the people would
continue to trade with each other and that the
Governor Of South Carolina would never stop
sending messages to the Governor of North Car
olina He did expect that the agricultural gen.
tleman from Illinois, would have said something
about how to raise beets or something of that
kind, but he did not. So he, Governor Vance
could not be expected to speak about agriculture.
He would not tell US how to raise more cotton to
the acre, because we raised now too much cotton.
He thou ght every farmer who kept his smoke
house in Illinois, ought to be indicted for trying
to obtain reputation as farmer upon false pre-
tences. If any one made gift to another it
should be something which partakes of the nature
of the man who gives the present. So they must
xpect him, politician, to speak about politics.
He next alluded to the money wanting spirit
of the age, and hoped we would teach our chill
dren to guard and protect the liberties Inherited
from our fathers. When military tyrant makes
a Sergeant of the Guard the judge of the qualif-
cations of election of members of Legislature,
he should be placed in irons and thrown into a
prison house. instead of being the feted pet of the
monarchs of Europe. He alluded to the recent
strikes, and the dependence of the North upon
the United States army.
such troubles. In the midst of the excitement,
the Governor and officers of North Carolina Were
rusticatng at their respective homes, and the
whole machinery of the State was run by three
boys, under twenty-one.
On Thursday, the competitive drill by the
different military organizations took place.
The scene, which was grand gala occasion,
is thus described by the correspondent of the
Journal Of Commerce
From the Capital to Plain street, the troops
were in line, and at about II o'clock they moved
toward the Fair Ground, to the inspiring sound
of martial music little rain had fallen, but the
clouds soon passed away, and Queens weather
regned throughoutthe day. The column, headed
by General Bamberg and his staff, marched splen
didly, attracting universal applause by their fine
unifsrms and soldierly beauty. A short time af-
ter, Governor Hampton, accompanied by Adju-
tant- General Noise and brilliant staff, escorted
by The Richmond Hussars, of Augusta, as guard
OF honor, passed through the crowded streets.
Then followed the indiscriminate rush of persons
in hacks, wagons and carriages, on horseback
and foot, making their way to the Fair grounds.
On arriving at the entrance, the eye rested upon
an immense multitude which actually blackened
the grounds. Fighting our way through the
crowd, we reached the main building, which was
packed with people. Both piazzas were thronged,
and there was scarcely room to stick pin be-
tween the occupants. All eyes were turned tn
the circular stand in the middle of the arena,
where the judges of the competitive infantry drill
pencils to record the drill as it should progress.
The Judges were Lieutenants Bamford and Bald
win, Eighteenth United States Infantry, and
Lieutenant Adams, Fifth Artillery. The compe-
ting companies were, first, the Richland Volun-
teer Rifle Company, fColun,bia, Captain Neall,
ming, and white and green plumes. Second, the
Clark Light Infantry, of Augusta, Captain Clark,
in grey coats, trimmed with buff and silver, blue
pants and blue plumes Third, the Walker
Guards, Company B, Captain Binford, of Rich
mond, Va, grey uniform with white cross belts
and plumes. Fourth, the Governors Guards,
Captain Hugh s. Thompson, uniformed in grey,
with white cross-belts and white pompoons.
There were several other companies OH the
ground, but they did not compete. The drills
then commenced and were kept up until about
half.psst two when they were suspended for the
review Meantime, Governor Hampton with his
staff AID cavalry escort had entered the arena.
This Governor, splendidly mounted on blooded
steed, with Governor Vance at his side, followed
by his SUITE inspected the entire line in front and
rear, bands playing, colors flying and the guns of
the Columbia Artillery, roaring a war.like well
come. The Governors then took position to the
west of the stand and the whole passed In review,
marching by platoons. 1t was grand and soul
stirring spectacle. There was our Governor re-
viewing our own and other Southern troops as in
days of yore, with no Federal tyrant to forbid,
aild gallant officers of regenerated nationality
is pleased spectators of the happy scene. 1t is
IMPOSSIBLE, in brief telegram, to describe the
infantry drill. All the companies did
cook both premiums, namely: for the drill open
to this State only, and also for that open to the
United States. The decision was announced by
Lieut.. Baldwin, and the score was as follows
Guards, 300; Clark Light Infantry. 275; Rich
land Volunteer Rifle Company, A3 Walker
Guards, 235 In company drll--Governor's
Guards, 292; Clark Light Infantry, 1856; Walker
Guards, 26l; Richland Volunteers, 242.
On Friday, the closing day, the first inter-
esting event was the contest between infantry
com panies, exclusive of Charleston and Co.
lumbia. The following corps competed for
the prizes:
First. The Lee Light Infantry, of Chester,
Lieutenant Marshall, commander.
Second. "The Ninety-Six Rifles" Lieuten.
ant Bonham, commanding.
Third. "The Butler Rifemen," Captain
McGee.
The following was the result of the con.
test:
MAXIMUM, THREE.
Manual. Comply.
Butler Guards. rds.....".........".....l7S 2.lZ
Lee Light Infantry. l.S La
Ninety-Six Rifes........... ......."....l5O l.U
which made the Buffers easy winners of the
S100 nrize