The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-09-08
For THE HERALD.

DEAR HERALD: How sadly dclin-
quent, how unpardonably remiss we,
your correspondent, have been, but
protracted absence from home and
multiplicity of cares which accumula.
ted during said absorce and demanded
inmediate attention on our return
must plead apology We find Will
liamston quiet; everything rolling on
in the same channel, with but few
arrivals to make ripple in the peace.
ful current, strangers not having
sought our classic shades and health
giving fountain as we anticipated. A
Base Ball Club was formed during
our absence and relieves the monotony
of the afternoons. The Club have
won considerable notoriety as experts,
having challenged and conquered, in
several match games.
An important event, and that of re-
cent occurrence, was the mass meeting
of the Anderson Democracy at this
place. A goodly number were present,
and the earnest, eloquent speeches of
Messrs. Murray, Orr, RucA~r, Simp-
son and others were heard with telling
effect. Serious illness in the family
debarred US the happy privilege of
hearing these distinguished gentlemen,
but we learn from high authority that
the day was success-another star
in Democracy's crown. An incident
of the day, which came under our
personal observation, and We are of
"politics' AS We sat by our open
window watching the surglug crowd
end their way to the Spring Park,
our attention was arrested by what to
us was very grand: solemn sight.
James Miner, middle aged colored
man, so feeble from protracted illness
that he could scarcely stand, was seen
slowly picking his way, supporting
himself with staff until he reached
in safety the Mecca for which he
labored, namely, the Democratic stand.
Years ago, when but child, We have
fingered hours in the cleaning listen
ng to him sing his wonderful songs,
laud:ng Seymour, ridiculing Grant,
and from that day to this he has never
sweryed in his fidelity to the Demo.
cratic cause. Fearless and truthful
he stands amid his race living moD-
ulnent Of constancy.
We had on yesterday visit from
two friends whom it has not been our
pleasure to see iu some time, Mr.. ".
Z. Lander, of Wofford College, and
Mr.. w. Mauldin, of Hampton, S. G.
We are indebted 10 Mr.. Lander for
many pleasures during his brief So
jourr in WILLIAMSON; he is a gentle
man whose many excellent qualities
of head and heart will win for him
friends wherever he goes. MIR. Maui
din tarries but a few days in our
midst, thence to Anderson, where he
will engage in business with the firm
of Ligon Il Hill. He is an efficient
salesman and bids fair to attain enl-
pepcc 10 the commercial mart. MIR.
Lander fingers awhile meath the pater
nal roof and then enters the ranks OF
Life's workers. Our best and hap
picst wishes attend them both and
sincerely We utter the heartfelt wish
that the ultimate of perfect success
may crown their efforts in the business
world to which they 60.
There is a chill in the air to-day
one of autumnal breezes,
laden though they be with the fra
GRANGE of roses and violets.
Yes, there is a clond in the sky, a shadow
DER the sun,
While breezes softly sigh summers course is
run.
Williamson, S. c. MAGGIE.