Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14

ed his time to Mr.. Hemphill in order to enable
that gentleman to finish speaking in time to take
the train for Chester, was next announced. He
dwelt at some length on national questions, and
while the way now seems clear for Democratic
success next November, he warned his hearers
that in the hour of our apparent prosperity ana
ease is our greatest danger, and while the day
seemed bright for Democratic success, we should
weigh the strength Of the Republican party in
the approaching struggle, and every Democrat
should do his duty. In announcing himself as
candidate for reelection to the House Of Repre-
sentatives, he would not consume more time or
trespass upon the patience Of his hearers as they
had been treated to quite enough speaking; but
he would refer to his record as member Of the
last session. He went to the Legislature deter
mined to do his duty and had been jealous in the
discharge of that duty. He made it point to
watch the proceedings of that body, and to
oppose all measures which he thought were OPP
posed to the best interests of his people He ask
ed credit for honesty of purpose, saying that he
had hewn true to the line of principles laid down
by him two years ago. In asking reelection
to the House, he promised the same fidelity in
the future that had marked his course in the past.
Capt. Witherspoon was the last legislative can
didate to speak, and as of the candidates for
county offices desired to publicly address the
people, the meeting was adjourned
CROPS IN THE STATE.
The report of the State Agricultural De-
partment issued last Thursday, made up
from the reports of county correspondents
to August 1st, shows decline in the condi-
tion of cotton for the previous month. Dur
very heavy, and this, following the eXces-
sive wet weather of June, caused the plant
to be very tender and succulent. After the
first week in July the weather was hot, dry
and sultry, and the sudden change caused
the plant to cast fruit and leaves, and she'd
ding is reported very generally in all parts
of the State. Great danger to the crop was
apprehended until near the close Of the
month, when seasonable showers relieved
the anxiety of the farmers to some extent.
The plant was mostly sustained by surface
was necessary to plow close to the plant, and
in some cases the surface roots were destroy
ed. The growth of the plant was conse-
quently checked and some damage necessa-
rily done. Since it has been freed of grass
and has had the benefit Of the rains in the
latter part of the month, it is said to be TAX
ing on better and more vigorous growth,
with prospects for an average crop bright
ening. In the upper part of the State the
plant is SMALL and in the middle and lower
sections it is about an average size, but, eX-
cept in a few localities, it is not fruiting as
we'll as usual at this season. Three cores
pOuuclllS III Vic lONeI Par III Ile CI<tte ineu
tion the appearance of the caterpillar but
one of them, who has not seen the worm,
doubts if it is the genuine cotton caterpillar.
The condition is reported in Northern Car
olina at IS, Middle Carolina at s5, Lower
Carolina at 92-an average for the State of
81 against 10 for the same period last year.
The July report showed the probable
damage to corn on river and creek bottoms,
and it is confirmed by the later reports. In
many places the crops were destroyed by
the floods too late to replant, and fields that
on the 1st of June promised an abundant
yield were abandoned. The seasons have
been remarkably favorable for early planted
upland corn, and it is estimated that it will
give above an average yield. Late planted
and that planted on oat stubble suffered Sc
verely from excessive rains during June
and July and the drought that followed,
and was reported below an average on the
1st of August The general condition for
the whole crop is reported: For Northern
Carolina, 10; Middle Carolina, 81; Lower
Carolina, 9S-an average for the State of 81
against IS for the same time last year.