Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-10-04
EDITORIAL INKLINGS.

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Mcclellan for Governor Of New Jersey.
The nomination of Gen. Mcclellan for
Governor of New Jersey was the most re-
markable illustration ever seen of great
convention, nearly 1000 strong, suddenly 60
ing almost unanimously for man who had
pot been dreamed of for a nomination, when
the convention met. His name took the
whole crowd by storm, and such a scene en-
sued as was never before witnessed in State
convention. His election is regarded as a
fixed fact. ...... .....
In bis letter of acceptance, Gen. McClel-
Ian gives his hearty approval of the resolu-
tions of the Democratic convention, in one Of
which these words occur: 1--WE denounce the
frauds and crimes by which our candidates
for President and Vice-President are prevent
ed from occupying the positions to which they
we're chosen by decided majority of the pop
ular and electoral vote"
The Prizes for Drilling.
- Considerable discussion has recently
taken place concerning the prizes to be given
at the approaching State Fair to the best
drilled military company. After thoroughly
discussing the subject, the Columbia commit
tee have decided to give the following prizes
for competitive drilling: "s ,'
First, a prize of $4O0 for the best drilled
infantry company, open to the United States.
Second, prize of $100 for the best drilled
infantry company in the State. 1913.
Third, prize of 500 for the best drilled
infantry company in the State, exclusive of
Charleston and Columbia. Ia ~.
Fourth, prize of 500 for the best drilled
artillery company, open to the United States.
Fifth, prize of 500 for the best drilled
cavalry company, open to the United States.
Captains of all volunteer State troops have
been added to the executive committee. Those
desiring to enter for the contest are requested
to communicate as soon as possible with Lieu
tenant-C Colonel Cathcart, chairman of com.
mttee, at Columbia. ..- ...
Delighted With His Southern Trip.
The President returned to Washington
last Tuesday morning, having extended his
trip as far South as Atlanta, Georgia. The
irst cabinet meeting after his return was rath-
er congratulatory gathering. at which the
members took occasion to talk over the tre-
mendous ovation the President received in the
South, and surmise that only sunny clouds
await the future, inasmuch as the Admiristrs.
ton is beyond doubt in advance even Of those
inclined to keep pace with the rapid strides
in the direction of reconciliation and genuine
peace Hayes is very much elsted over bis
trip His reception was so much more cor
dial than he dared apprehend, that at times he
says he was almost dazed at the genuine, gen.
erous welcome accorded him. He will from
henceforward settle down to business and re-
main at bis post, with the exception of a few
days be will spend in Richmond, next month,
at the opening exercises of the Virginia Ag.
ricultural Society. He is strongly pressed
to visit Augusta, Georgia, during the Christ
mas holidays, but it is not probable that be
will make the trip. The summer junketing
now seems to be over. Since he has assumed
the Presidency to his movements
as to the departure and return recorded in the
Slar-he has been absent altogether ffty.sev.
en- days. Grant used to stay away little lon.
ger, but for the first six months of new
Presidential incumbent, Hayes absenteeism
is far above the average of any of his prede-
cessors.
Gen. Grant Heard From.
Gen. Grant has been recently inter.
viewed by an American correspondent at Ed
in burg, Scotland. He says he shall remain
in Europe year or more. He has srocial
reasons for so doing. He says he is private
citizen and wants nothing whatever to do
with politics. If he were at home he would
give Mr.. Hayes and his policy all the support
he could, because, says the ex-President, the
object aimed at is q noble one and he hopes
Mr.. Hayes will succeed. To the suggestion
that many Republicans fear that the Presi-
dents course will destroy the Republican par
ty, Grant replied:
"Never fear. I have always, oflate years,
had an abiding faith in the Republican par.
ty at each election, not 80 much because it is
always the strongest with the people, as BE-
cause always, just at the last moment, the
Democrats do some foolish thing and give the
victory to the Republicans. Now, mark my
words, we will have Republican President
in 1880, because the Democracy cannot resist
its general disposition to- kick over the milk
pail after it is filed. told Judge Niblack,
of Indiana, so just before the last election,
and he smilingly admitted the truth Of what
I said" .: n.. .t ..
To the question, "What do you think of
the dissolution of Republican State orgsni-
cations in the southf" the ex-President an.
swered:
"That is one of the usual violent effects of
wise government after scene Of turmoil like
we had last Fall. For myself, l do not care
for party. You can always depend upon the
good sense of the people Of the United States.
They believe in the Republic. Their flag is
to the fore, with strong arms behind it al
ways, and they are sentimental, loyal and
brave. They will never elect high official
except upon q common sense basis. For that
reason believe-the Republican and Demo.
cratic parties Of late being so evenly dirid.
ed-that the people will be compelled to vote
in large majority for the Republican candi.
date, no matter who he may be, because the