Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

Rock Hill showing the largest number, was
declared entitled to the banner, and after the
column marched from the place of rendezvous
to the speakers stand, Col. Coward, who had
been selected by the ladies for the purpose,
presented the banner to the successful Club,
in a neat and appropriate address.
And here description of the banner may
not he out of place. It was originally de,
signed by gentleman of acknowledged taste,
and the design was submitted to New York
maker, whose price for making one according
to the design was one hundred and fifty dol
lars, though he could not promise it before
October. As, that time would be too late to
answer the purpose, one Of less elaboration
was ordered. which was received only last
Thursday evening, and found to be entirely
below the style desired, when it was deter
mined, if possible, to substitute for it better
one, or exhaust all the resources of native
skill. Accordingly. the original design was
hunted up, and submitted to Mrs. Fannie l..
D,bson, who finally decided to; undertake the
task, and ght worthily did she accomplish 1t.
The banner is Al by 4S inches, made of silk
materials, one side blue and the other red,
trimmed with bullion lace and white silk
fringe. On the blue ground is medal lien
containing q Palmetto tree with the date,
1876, under which is the motto "Resurgo,
and surrounding the medallion is the inscrIp'
ton, "Law, Economy and Equal Rights. 4"
On the reverse side is shield, bearing the
date, 1878, and surrounded with the legend,
"Vigilance is the price of liberty" The ban
ner is neatly mounted, and is really credit
able piece of work. When shown to the de-
signer. who did not see it until it was nearly
completed, he was delighted with the success
Of the lady artists whose skill had wrought 50
neat banner, and he, remarked that it was
"certainly fine imitation of hundred and
fifty dollar banner" And so it is. The sue
cessful Club may justly prize it highly; but
thew must remember that it is in their keep.
ing only until the next campaign, when it
may be eontended for again, and some other
Club proudly bear it away. s....'..'''
The rain which was falling at the close of
the presentation speech, induced the commit
tee of arrangements to forego the contem-
plated procession through the streets Of the
town, and as the afternoon was advancing, it
was decided that the speaking should begin.
Gen. Leach and Col. Evins, who had ar
rived on the morning train, were escorted to
the stand, their presence seeming to inspire
the vast crowd, if possible, with renewed en-
thusiasm. Cheer, after cheer rent the air, and
the distinguished North Carolina speaker and
orator, no less than the honored Evins, was
greeted with the heartiest demonstrations Of
applause.
Gen. Leach was introduced in handsome
and very complimentary manner by Col. w.
B. Wilson, and after the rounds of applause
as he approached the front of the stand, he
commenced by complimenting the ladies for
the taste displayed in the beautiful flag and
its devices which they had presented to the
largest Club of mounted men, and also for
the splendid decorations of the speakers
stand and after paying compliment to the
several bands of music present, and express
ing his pleasure at meeting so vast crowd
happily including both races-as an auspi-
cious circumstance and a good omen, he said
the people of South Carolina were again in
the midst of political campaign, which, if
less exciting and uncertain in its issues than
that of 1S76-which by the kind partiality
of many friends he had had the pleasure of
participating in to some extent-was never
theless of as vital Importance to the State
and to the friends of constitutional govern
mens- everywhere, as the last memorable cam
paign and its results in the continued inter-
ests of peace and prosperity would be as
great Indeed, he did not hesitate to express
the opinion that the fruits of the campaign of
the Centennial year, 1876, in South Carolina,
were of as great and momentous consequence
to her people, in the yindicatiou of human
rights and public liberty, as the grand re-
suits of the proclamation made to the world
in 1776. in the maintenance of which, her
patriots, and those of twelve other colonies,
pledged "their lives, their fortunes and their
sacred honor"
The speaker said this, because the historic
pages of civilization would be searched in
vain to find parallel to the grinding, merci-
less, humiliating oppression of a free, proud
people, for eight long, sad years, and the
sublime endurance and moral fortltude with
which it was patiently submitted to, and by
which the people were driven to poverty, ruin
and despair.
He went on to say that the disturbances
and violence, in some parts of the State-now
happily subsidized BY the wisdom and firm
ness of the present administration of her
affairs-were the legitimate fruits of this ra-
nacious. relentless, wicked oppression by