Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-09-25
of the EOrkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.


CHESTER, September 23.-The political
excitement in our town and county is not
very great as yet. People are much more
interested in their own private affairs than
in the political situation. The Democracy
of our county are generally Of the opinion
that the Republicans will not make State
and county nominations, and for this rea-
son there is not, and there does not promise
to be that interest taken in the campaign
that opposition always eXcites. OF course
the Republicans will have Presidential
electors in the field, but unless they nomi-
nate State ticket, / do not believe that the
Democracy will be fully stirred up. While
they are earnestly desirOus of the election of
Grover Cleveland, still it will require Re-
publican opposition to their State ticket to
stir them 10 a high pitch of enthusiasm.
The nomination Of Johnson on the Indepen-
dent ticket for Congress from this District
does not occasion much comment. 1t is not
believed that he has the shadow of chance
of election. A Republican nominee, if one
is chosen for this position, will secure the
cOlored vote, and if one is not chosen,
Johnson will probably not secure full COL
ored vote, without which he could not be
elected.
In talk recently with Senator Patterson
concerning the political situation he be-
lieves that Cleveland will be elected. In
the opinion of our Senator, who also assist
ed in the nomination of the Democratic
candidate, the determination of such prom
inent Republicans as Fish, BristoW and
others to vote for Cleveland is of the utmost
significance in that it shows the split in the
Republican party, and f0reshadOWs almost
without doubt the defeat of Blaine.
! The Republicans are very quiet in this
county. hear of no movements on their
part indicating any interest or activity in
behalf of Blaine. G. G. Macoy, the leader
of the Republicans in this county, keeps his
Of his efforts in behalf of the Republican
candidates. He will doubtless increase his
eXertions as the election day approaches.
The colored people have been, and are still
holding protracted religious meetings in
different portions of our county, but if my
information is correct, there is no reference
to politics at these meetings.
The Democratic Executive Committee Of
this county met on last Friday, and among
other matters considered was the Solicitor
ship question. The Committee decided
that the Judicial Convention that met at
this place had no right to adjourn sine die
the delegates from this county to meet the
delegates from the other counties in Conven-
tion, to be reconvened, according to the
view of the Committee, by the President of
the Convention.
The County Republican Convention met
here on last Saturday, for the purpose of
electing delegates to the Rebuplican State,
Congressional and Judicial Conventions.
All the delegates to the Convention were
colored, with the exception of G. c. Macoy,
who was the permanent Chairman, and de-
cidedly the ruling spirit of the body. The
following delegates were elected to the
State Convention: G.. G. Macoy, D. j.
Young and Ben. Hampton. The following
delegates were elected to the Congression-
al Convention: Lark Stevenson, Simeon
Young, Addison Walker and M. McMullen.
The following delegates were elected to the
Judicial Convention: James Mcclure, Car
ter Ross, Sam Brown and Aaron Jones.
One of the delegates has served period in
the penitentiary. The Convention adopted
resolution opposing any union with the
Greenback-Independe party. The bust
ness of the Convention was transacted in a
quiet, orderly manner.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobb were afflicted
on last Thursday night in the death of one
of their children. Their little girl-a very
interesting child-died from the effects Of
whooping cough.
Mrs. Brice, Mr.. S. B. Lumpkin's mother
ln-laW, died at this place on last Thursday.
The remains were taken the next day to
Woodward's for burial.
The Lee Light Infantry paraded on last
Friday afternoon. They presented fine
appearance in their new and beautiful
uniform. Capt. G. J. Patterson was in COM
mand of the company.
Paysour and Ford, who were arrested at
the same time with Siler, charged with
selling intoxicating liquors without a Ii
cense, have been released on bond. Siler is
still in Jail. NJ.