The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-04
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TIkE LONGYO WN CLUE.

TIE LoNGTOWN CLUE.
| Proceedings of the Meeting Last Thursday
Speeches from Several Candidates--A
| Pleasant Gathering.
/ [KEPoRTcD FOR TUE NEWS AND IIEHArD.]
The Democratic meeting in Long.
town Oh Thursday was complete sue.
cess in every particular. The grove
above Mr.. N. J.. Myers spring was
the spot selected for the stand, the sur
rounding hill forming q natural am
phithcatrc. Notwithstanding the
threatening aspect Of the weather. and
frequent showers during the morning
quite a goodly numbcr ofboth ladies
and gentlemen were collected together
when VIC arrived on the grounds, cx-
pressing i'll their happy countcnanccs
the deep interest felt in ihc cause Of
Democracy and good government, us
we'll as perfect confidence in the ulli-
mate triumph of tho principles Of civil
liberty. About twelve O'Clock tho
meeting was called to order by John
ID. Harrison, Esq, tho President OF the
Longtown Democratic Club, who wei
coined The asscmblagc in few apprc-
pirate remarks, both wcll-timcd and
eloquent. Major Thomas of Ridge
way was now introduced by Mr.. IIar-
rison, and proceeded to define his pc.
Sition with reference to the issues Of
The campaign, and also 10 urge upon
his hearers the necessity Of thorough
organization Oh tho part Of the De-
mocracy. IIc was attcntivcly listened
to throughout, and took his scat amidst
hearty applause.
The next speaker was MI. John w.
Lylcs, also q candidate for the House
OF Representatives. MIR. Lylcs remind
cd the people Of the hard"!ought strug-
gle of'7G, Of the fruits Of that victory,
Of the further and more complete tri-
umph OF rs. and cXhortcd the Democ-
racy to buckle on their armor and
| close up the ranks for the mighty
struggle that is before them, in which
the fate Of constitutional government
is involved. lie concluded his remarks
| amidst cheers, and was followed by
Mr. &. II. McMastcr Of Winnsboro,
likewise u candidate for Legislative
honors, who entertained the crowd
with apt Quotata'ions and illustrations
| from both ancient and modern history,
applying the lessons inculcated to tho
times in which VIC now live. His re-
marks were both practical and instruc-
tive, and seemed TO make good i'm
p,csslon. Mr.. James G. Heron, Of
Salem, one Of the noble army OF CAN
didatcs for County Commissioner, now
maniulIy stepped up to the scratch, -
and in his own inimitablc way pro-
cccdcd TO declare himsclfan aspirant
for the Office Of County Commissioner,
interspersing his remarks with much
Irish wit and h,mor which brought
tho broad smiles ont OH the faces OF
every one present. In concluding Mr..
Heron said: "With Hancock as your
President, ITagood as your Governor
and Heron as your County Commits
sioncr, tho good old days will once
moro return and we shall reach an
era Of prosperity never before attained
in the annals Of the State" 1t is hard
ly necessary to say that this eloquent
pcroration was greeted with loud,
long, and continued applause.
Next followed Maj. Pagan, canai-
date for tho House, and Mcssrs. Elkin
and Eo;lIor1 ,onI;J,J,, c,,, A., c.,
ate, in the order named. The proximi-
ty Of the dinner hour prevented us
from noting down particularly what
these gentlemen said, but from thcir
well known reputation, and tho cortli-
ality Of their reception, as indicated by
tho applause with which their remarks
wcrc received, they all left behind
them q good impression. President
Harrison now announced dinner and
invited the assembled guests to partakc
Of The hospitality Of the club. a glance
at the tables rendered q renewal of the
invitation unnecessary, and in a very
short time they were surrounded ON
all sides. Guided by Mr.. d. w. r.,
we reached Il commanding position
carly in tho action, and immediately
joined most heartily in The onslaught
Such q spread il has seldom been our
good fortune ever 10 witness before,
and il was pronounced by every ono
present to be the most bountiiul and
best provided picnic they had attended
in very long time. The committee
OF arrangements were unrcmitting in
their attentions, and deserve special
notice for tho good order and dccor,lm
that was visible during the entire day.
We congratulate the Democracy of
Longtown on so auspicious an opening
of the campaign in their midst, and
bid thcm (iol-sDcnI in tbo co,,o that 10