Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-07

be alarmed. The meeting was entirely sat-
lStactOry, and the committee are sure OF
regular South Carolina majority for the
National ticket if the Democracy remain
alert.-Neus and Courier.
Correspondence of the YOrkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, August "a meeting of the
Chester Democratic Club was held in the
Court House on last Tuesday afternoon for
the purpose of electing managers Of the prl-
mary election at this box. G. w. Gage,
Esq, the President Of the Club, was author
lied to appoint the managers. A considera-
bic discussion arose as to the prOpriety OF
receiving as members of the Club and allow
ing the same to vote at the primary election
a number of colored men whose names had
been added to the list Of Democratic voters.
There were those who held that colored
men should not participate in the nomina-
tion of Democratic candidates unless they
had given unmistakable evidence Of their
allegiance to the Democratic party. The re-
quirement was deemed necessary that they
must vote with the party at one general
election before being allowed to take part in
a democratic primary. 1t Wasleft to COM
mittee to examine the record of those colored
men whose names had been added to the
poll list, and strike from the list the names
of such as were deemed unworthy of joining
in the primary election.
| A big picnic was given at Aurora Acade-
my, near Cornwell's Turn Out, on last Thurs
day. A large crowd was present from diff
ferent portions of the county, and everybody
appeared to enjoy the occasion extremely.
The good people of Blackstocks township
entertained their friendsin handsome style,
and everything was done to make the day
one of pleasure to all who attended. The
candidates were out in force and of course
were Jealous in asking the important ques-
tion, show is your wife and how are you"
Before the speaking began game of base
ball was played between the Halsellville
Blackstocks clubs. The game resulted in a
victory for the Blackstocks club. The play
ing was very good, and was witnessed with
much pleasure by large number OF spec
tators. The orators of the occasion were
the candidates for the Legislature, Messrs.
F.. It. Morgan, r. T. Mockbee, S. P. Hamil-
ton, ]. L.. Glenn and w. R. Davie. AS 1
have already informed the public as to the
views of these gentlemen respecting many
important questions that will come before
the next Legislature it is not necessary to
repeat their opinions in this correspondence.
The most enjoyable feature Of the picnic
was the dinner, which was all that could be
desired. The good things that loaded down
the tables gave abundant evidence of the
ability of the ladies of Blackstocks and Hal
sellville townships to prepare in proper
way what tickled the palate and pleased
"the inner man." A heavy rain storm came
up in the afternoon which threw a consider
able damper, literally as we'll as tiguratively,
upon the enjoyment of the picnicers. 1t
was my pleasurure to spend the night be-
fore the picnic with my good friend, Mr..
John Ross. Major S. P. Hamilton and my
self were the recipients Of his warm hospi-
tality.
Fort Lawn was the scene of a lively gath
ering on Saturday. The good people OF that
section of the county gave the candidates
and all who chose to attend the pleasure of
picnic. A large crowd was present on the
occasion, which proved one of great enjoy
ment to all present. There was goodly
array of candidates on hand. Those for the
Legislature indulged in their usual speech
making. They answered thefollowing ques-
.
the Citadel Academy, also an appropriation
for completing the State House and the Co.
lumbia Canal, if they favored the repeal of
thelien law, the exemption of manufacturers
from taxation for ten years, and the levyingo of
a tax on both the mortgagor and mortgage.
After the speaking the ladies spread out on
the table splendid dinner, which was par
taken of with great joy by all. The Lewis
Vile Band dispensed music on the happy
occasion. The Jordan Brothers, Messrs.
McFadden & Dawson and Mr.. Thomasson
are merchandising at Fort Lawn, and doing
we'll.
On last Sunday very interesting religious
services were held at Caper's Chapel in hon
or of the establishment of Methodism in
this country. Several preachers and large
number Of people were present ON the
happy occasion.
Mrs. Eliza Melton, an old lady of our town,
died the first part of last week. She had
been great sufferer for many weeks.
Mr.. Hugh White, an estimable citizen of
our town, was seriously hurt last week while
riding in his buggy. His horse, taking
fright, ran away with the buggy, and he
was thrown out, sustaining serious injury.
Next Tuesday is the day for the primary
election in this county. The candidates are
glad of the near arrival of the time when
their fates will be decided. A very large
vote will doutless be cast, and the election
will be exciting.
In portions of our county fine rains have
fallen within the past few days, and crops
are looking splendidly. In other portions
rains have been light, and crops are begin
ming to suffer. NJ.
MERE.MENTION.
1t is now thought that there will be 80
millions bushels more wheat made thisyear
than at any previous time. In 1861 the cost
of fro pcnortin mo- 9 huShel of wheat from Chi