Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-08-11

ton. Let US have full representation from
every county, as we'll as from every church
and temperance organization in the State
Humbly praying the divine blessing on our
united efforts to save our people from the
curse of rum, / remain S. LANDER.
The Virginia Democracy. ..
- In the Democratic State Convention Of
Virginia, last Thursday night, after the plat,
form had been adopted, Hon. John Goode,
Fitzhugh Lee and Gen. James H. Walker,
were nominated as candidates for Governor
A ballot was then taken which resulted
Goode, III F.; Lee, 239 Walker, 1874 John
w. Daniel, 20; R. w. McHenry, IL; James
Barbour,7; W. R. Staples, 8 scattering 8
whole number Of votes cast, GAL. Necessary
to choice 32l. Hon. John w. Daniel was
next placed in nomination. Calling the roll
for the second ballot was then begun. Before
its conclusion, it being evident that Daniel
would get a majority, the names Of Goode
and Walker we're withdrawn, and Mr.. Dan.
iels nomination made unanimous. The con.
vention rose to man, and, amid the waving
of hats, fans, &C.. and amid perfect storm
of applause, the new candidate was called for,
and committee appointed to inform him Of
his nomination. Mr.. Daniel soon made bis
appearance, and, amid the most enthusiastic
applause and demonstrations of delight, pro.
ceeded to address the convention.
The nominee is about 35 years old, and one
of the most popular and eloquent citizens Of
Virginia. He is considered the FIRST orator
of bis State, and will be remembered by TIE
people of this section for the brilliant oration
he delivered at the Kings Mountain Centen.
nial. He was Confederate soldier and is
lame from the effects of wounds received in
battle. His home is at Lynchburg, and be
is by profession a lawyer.
The Crops In the State.
The following consolidation of the re-
ports of the State Department Of Agriculture
for the month ending August 9th are based
upon lOl replies from 81 counties, only two
counties not reporting. Eighty.three cores
pondents report the weather unfavorable and
eighteen favorable. The prospect developed
is very gloomy.
CoTToN.-The condition of the cotton crop
has continued to decline since our last report,
except in some localities where recent rains
have improved it somewhat. The rains have
not been general, and only seven correspon-
dents note an improvement, twenty-three cor,
respondents report shedding, several report
rust, worms and lice, and that the bolls are
opening immaturely. The average for upper
Carolina is 70, middle Carolina SO and lower
Carolina 78, decline for the State since
July 18th of 9 per cent.
CoRN-Showers since last report came too
late to benefit the corn crop generally. In
some sections, where late planted and on river
or bottom lands, it has been considerably i'm
proved, and in such places fair yield may be
expected. Upland corn in many sections will
be nearly failure, owing to the unprecedent'
ed droug hit. The condition for upper Caro-.
lima is 62, middle Carolina "A, lower Caro-.
lima 81. A decline for the State, since July
Is, of 8per cent.
RIcE.-Rice has suffered also from the
drought, causing salt in the rivers. Our cor
respondents in Colleton county reports that
the crop has been ruined on the Ashepoo
River from this cause. Upland rice may be
improved by favorable seasons. The condi.
ton for upper Carolina is u, middle Carroll
ma Al, lower Carolina "a. A decline for the
State of per cent. since July report
PEAs.-Planters generally have not OBJ
tanned good stands of peas. The weather
has been too dry to plant except in small
areas where rain has fallen, and in some 10.
calties they have died out after coming up.
The condition in upper Carolina is 55, mid
die Carolina AZ, lower Carolina 62. A de.
cline of per cent. since last report.
SoRGHUM-like all the crops has felt the
effects of the drought, but some correspon.
dents report that it has stood the unfavorable
seasons remarkably we'll and better than 9TH
er crops. The condition is for upper South
Carolina 72, middle Carolina 55, lower Car
olina 81.
The present outlook is more unpromising
than at last report. Cotton has only short
time in which to grow fruit that will mature
before frost, and without favorable seasons
and late fall it will fall far short of three
quarter crop. Corn cannot be materially
benefited by the most favoraby seasons, and
will probably not yield much above the pres
ent estimates, a fraction over half crop
Rice in some sections has still time for i'm.
and the yield may be above pres
ent estimates. Peas may yet be planted for
forage, and this course is urgently recon-
mended. Our State has been visited by the
severest drought known in many years and
our farmers feel discouraged, but we have
room for hope, and favorable seasons for the
next few weeks will make the prospects
brighter than at present anticipated.
The Condition Of the President.
- While the latest intelligence from the
Presidents d.side is not of the reassuriug
character that would be desired, the physi.
,ians do not represent his condition as seri-
,usIy imperiled by reason of symptoms more
'ecently developed, viz. : the old. wound heal
ng so rapidly between the ribs that the pus
rom the deeper part could not escape, rem
lering an operation with the knife necessary.
The following are the physicians bulletins of
Monday:
MONDAY, 1890 A. Mt having become
necessary to make further opening to facili-
ate the escape of pus, we took advantage of
he improved condition Of the President this
morning. Shortly after the morning bulletin
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