Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-05
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER s. G..

The StOnewall Fire Engine Company made
their first public display under the direction
of President Chambers, Oh Tuesday afternoon.
With engine in hand, they proceeded to the
small stream crossing Depot street, and prac-
ticed for some time. Having satisfactorily
tested sufficiently long the propelling power OF
their engine, the Company returned to their
headquarters. They were well pleased with
their new President, who gave evidence OF the
necessary qualifications befitting his ONCE.
Since the retirement Of Major T. 5. Mills Oc-
casioned some changes, it may be well to give
a list of the present officers OF the StoneWall
Company, which is as follows: John L.. Cham-
bers, President; J. B. McFadden, lst Direct
or; T. c. CASTOR, 2nd Director; ). u: Means,
Bird Director; NJ: H: Hunter, ath director,
Charles Cobb, 5th Director. This Company
has already distinguished itself by the pre-
eminently useful services rendered in its con-
tict with the fiery element. Its future career
will doubtless be equally as illustrious.
Rich Hill was the scene of considerable
amount of Democratic Speech-maklng on
Wednesday. The candidates were the orators
of the occasion, of course. Gen. w. A. walk
er, whose popularity is such that ne mas no
opponent for the Democratic nomination 1of
the Senate, and the Democratic competitors
for the nomination for the House of Represen-
tatives, Capt o. Barber, R. T. Mockbee, Esq,
J. J. Hemphill, Esq, DR.. A. F. Anderson,
and Col j. S. Wilson, again addressed the
people, The speeches were listened to with
attention, and doubtless each speaker, and MS
particular friends, were pleased with the erect
produced by his particular speech. Fropaply
the most spicy speeches were those delivered
by Mr. F. B. Lloyd and Rev. j. E. White,
councillors in the Democratic race for school
commissioner. The latter is said to have far
surpassed his rival in the power of speaking.
Col. E. 7. Atkinson, one of many asplrants
for membership of the board of county COM
missioners, again informed the people of the
past work accomplished by him in that capac-
ity. which was to be understood as an earnest
of the accomplishment of better work by him
in the future, if elected. When the speaking
had finished, the announcement OF dinner was
a welcome sound, and everybody-speaker and
voter-devoted themselves aSsiduously to its
ENJOYMENT regret that my comments upon
the dinner are not based upon all experiment.
al knowledge of it's excellence, but upon in
formation obtained from others. The good
things having been thoroughly enjoyed, the
crowd dispersed, greatly pleased with their
Rich Hill experience President Hardin ran
an extra train on his road, which conveyed to
the rising city in the east, large number OF
citizens from town and other points along the
line.
The Rossville Democracy assembled on last
Thursday for the purpose of hearing an eX-
preston of views from the candidates. Not
withstanding this is an inaccessible portion OF
the county, the gentlemen who have been an
nounced for various positions, were present
and spoke Their speeches, which, in the main,
were similar to those made before by them,
were well received. Speaking was followed by
dinner, which was greatly enjoyed, for it was
good The crowd having satisfied their appe-
tites, departed pleased with their enjoyment
of the day. "
John Walker, Esq, sheriff of our county,
returned last week after an absence of several
DAYS. at Glenn's Springs. The mineral water
obtained there in his opinion, will compare
favorably with that obtained elsewhere. In
stances of its marvellous efficacy were given
by him. Mr.. Walker met with number OF
distinguished visitors at the Springs, among
whom were Governor Hampton, Associate
Justice McIver, Associate Justice Haskell and
Others Before returning, he made flying
trip to the terminus of the Spartanburg and
Asheville Railroad, which he regards as a Won
derful enterprise. The trip proved of great
benefit to him.
A meeting of the Chester Democratic Club
was held at this place, on Friday evening, Vice.
President T. G. CASTOR in the chair. The OBJ
;ect of the meeting was to favor the candidates
with another opportunity for the expression OF
their political sentiments. MeSSrS. j. j. Hemp
hill, r. T. Mockbee and J. 5. Wilson, candl-
dates for the Legislature MeSSrs F. b. Lloyd
and Charles Ragsdale, candidates for School
Commissioner; Mr.. G. w. Curtis, candidate
for Probate Judge, and Col. E. T. Atkinson,
candidate for County Commissioner, were the
speakers ON the occasion. The charges were
rung on the university, the phosphate, the per
diem, and other questions. The Chester Brass
Band enlivened the evening with music.
The political meeting at Carmel Hill on Sat-
urday, was the great event OF the campaign
in this county, up to this time. Two or three
days previous were devoted to making prepa-
rations for it, A report of these preparations
having gone abroad, a host Of people were thus
attracted to the festive scene. Chester con-
tributed her quota to swell the crowd. Major
j. w. Wilkes kindly provided wagon and
team for conveying the Band. From Union,
York and Chester counties they were assem-
bled, to see, to hear, to dance and to eat. Act
ing upon the idea of the Carmel Hill people,
that meeting without a dance is very poor
affair, platform for this purpose had been
erected. Young men, who were candidates,
not for political office, but for the favor OF
members of the fair sex, and young ladies,
fond of admiration and flirting, enjoyed the
amusement of dancing unto their hearts con-
tent. Notwithstanding this diversion, and
that of strolling around, talking and smiling,
(both literally and fguratively) the speakers
had an abundance of listeners. Candidates
for the Legislature and for county offices dis
played their powers of elOquence to their own
satisfaction and that of their friends. Dinner,
for which great preparations had been made,
was such as to fully meet the demands OF ap-
petite. The table, which was about five hun
dred feet long, was spread with mutton, beef,
chicken, bread, cake, pies, etc. These things
disappeared with amazing rapidity when at
tackled by the ''unterriied" Democracy. The
Band added greatly to the success and enthu-
siaSm of the meeting, by their enllvenlng
strains. The Carmel Hill Democracy are thor
Oughly aroused, and determined to do their
share in securing a Democratic victory Oh the
9TH of November.
The members of the Associate Reformed
congregation worShipped in the Court House
on Yesterday. 1t is their purpose to hold ser
vice in this building until the completion of
their church.
Rev. R. w. Sanders, who INDUCED in some
rest and recreation at the Buffalo Lythla
Springs, returned on Saturday, considerably
improved. He occupied his pulpit last evening.
Rev. G. A. Trenholm preached to a large
congregation last evening from the text,
Fear not, only believe
The primary election is to be held tomorrow.
The agony Of candidates will soon he over.
Mayor Agurs has returned from Catawba
Springs.
A number of strangers have recently ap-
peared in our town. The mystery of the mat
ter is that they are all extremely young, and
all members of the fair sex. Who can ex
plain it QUI.
For the Yorkville Enquirer.