The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-07-26


Of the departing sunlight, and resounde,
with animated conversation among III
group' That dotted the grassy court Thu
main building re-echoed the notes " th'
band N music, and one vainlv longed .,
hear more ~ the vibrations died away IL
the clustering foliage and brilliant parter'
res. The latter might he called mors
strictly, rockeries, hut this term robs the
graceful flowers Of their prestige; snd yet
never were more brilliant boulders gather.
ell from mountain soil to grace the paths
81 civilization. The arrival Of the bus is
the event Of the day, and during the heat
ed season the watching eyes were rewarded
by as many as thirty new corners at once.
As early as half-past eight the dancing
commenced. The interchangeable Mr.. I. 8.
Tevis, who had been on the wing since four
A. NJ, was conspicuous as manager 81 the
floor. The usual programme was observed
till eleven, at which hour every thing gave
place for the German. The latter dance is
very beautiful when smoothly conducted.
The parties engaged upon this occasion
were considerably out Of practice, yet, some
of the figures were creditably performed.
COUNTY COURT AND CONVENTION.
Monday vas day to be remembered. In
addition to the claims Of County Court
upon the citizens at large, the Democratic
Convention presented irresistible sttrac.
lions to the voters. These last were flock
ing in from an early hour, in buggies, car
riages, wagons; on horseback, in squads, in
companies, and occasionally in regiments.
Not since the old election days when the
pistol and glass ruled, has there been such
an ingaihering. The saloons we're closed
and nothing disorierly or violent marked
the proceedings. During the forenoon ten
shares Of Bank stock belonging to the late
Mrs. S. Burton, were sold at $3.50 each. 9th
er shares were Withdrawn because Of the
low price offered. The land Of Mr.. Thos-
Anderson was sold under ftas as follows;
81 acres, roods, 10 poles, at $40 IS per
acre; II acres, 2 roods, 30 poles, at sS9 50
per acre. Mr. A. q. Herndon was the pur-
chaser. At o'clock the Convention was
called, the Hon. g. W. Dunlap, in the
Chair; Judge X. L. Grinnan and Mr.. A.
b. Elkin, Secretaries. Col. Walton, as
regular Chairman Of the Democratic Coun-
ell, introduced the object Of the present
meeting in neat little speech, enioining
at the same time, orderly demeanor and
becoming dignity. George W. Dunlap, Jr. :,
read the prepared resolutions which were
to pro-rata the vote and transfer the votes
Of any candidate who might be dropped
from the contest to Durham. Mr. W. ID.
Hopper offered a substitute to the last
clause, which was that the votes of the re.
iected candidate be distributed. This was
-toutly combatted in short speeches Mr..
b. NJ. Burdett came forth for his man,
George Dunlap, Jr., made an animated
speech; Mr.. J. T. McQuerry mounted the
rostrum; Col. j. II. Bruce moved dispos-
al Of the previous question; the Chairman
eSpounded the question; a clamor was
threatening as the noble army of voters
surged to and fro, shouting for their rights
At this inucture Col. Mat. Walton, with
great dignity and emphasis made the peo-
pie understand that they had their rights
already-had had fair and honest dealings,
and had had all they should have. Those