Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

ment of the people to consolidate those in
stitutions, and under that arrangement con-
duct one by the fund derived from the gen.
eral government for that purpose, he would
have no hesitation in laboring to secure that
end. He was opposed to the exemption of
manufacturing establishments from taxa
ton, and had always been opposed to max
ing State appropriations for the Columbia
Canal. The chairman introduced
MIR. J. NJ. ADAMS
as the next speaker. His remarks were in
the same general style Of his Rock Hill
speech. The only new measure he advanc-
ed was in reference to the Citadel and State
University. He advocated the plan Of keep
ing one of these institutions-the Citadel
open for the deserving youth of the State,
and converting the University into school
of high grade at which deserving females
could obtain an education free. He said he
had understood that the statement had been
made that if he should be elected and 60 to
the Senate, that he could not draw up bill.
AS to that there would be no difficulty
so far as he was concerned. He would
have the assistance of Senator Patterson,
of Chester, who is his right hand man and
besides that the State Solicitors are required
to attend the sessions of the Legislature for
no other purpose but to assist members in
drawing up bills. AS to man being a law
yer, he did not know that it made so much
difference in drawing up bills, any way, nor
does it go to show that lawyer necessarily
understands bill after it has been drawn
up an enacted in law. AS proof of this,
Mr.. John Smith, of Broad River, told him
that he once called on his friend Major Hart
to explain to him the lien law and the home
stead law, and at the end of two hours neith-
er one of them knew what they had been
talking about. He thought his claims were
we'll based on the ground that he is me-
chanic, and if elected, it would be the first
instance of mechanic representing the
people of York in the legislative halls of
the State, and this much he thought was
due to the mechanical interests of the coun-
try; Since the opening Of this campaign ne
had noticed with regret that three very
able lawyers-his friends Hart, Spencer and
Law-had about deserted their profession
and gone regularly to farming. He thought
it would be best for them to return to their
law offices, and let him go to the Senate.
In other respects, Mr.. Adams remarks were
of the same general tenor of his speech at
the opening of the canvass.
Mr.. Adams was the last Senatorial candi-
date, and the chairman next introduced those
for the House of Representatives, COM
mencing with
HON. B. H. MASSEY.
Mr.. Massey referred to His service of
eight years in the House and his public
record, which was known by the people of
the county. He was farmer-nOt talk
ing farmer, but working farmer, though
he did not ask the support of the people
on that account. If it suited the people
to return him to the House, he would,
as in the past, serve them to the best of
his ability. He was not unmindful of the
interests of all his constituents, while
all his public acts were with the view of
fostering the agricultural interests of the
country. In regard to the scheme of his
friend, Mr.. Adams, for finishing the State
House, he did not favor the scheme of impos-
ing upon the people at this time tax for
that purpose, which would require at least
$3.50, 900; but he would favor removing the
convicts from the Columbia Canal and put
ting them to work on the capitol. AS to the
State appropriations for the Columbia canal,
he opposed the scheme. AS a member OF
the State Board on public works he is ia
miliar with it, and the cost it has been to
the State. Its cost has been $S9,00O per
annum, and it will require three more
years and twice that amount to finish it.
However, the work that has been done on
it up to the present time will not be lost,
should further operations be suspended, as
it is near the Penitentiary, and it's water
that institution. He could see no reason
why the work should be carried further.
He was opposed, in the Legislature, to open
ing the Citadel and the State College. For
the objects of those institutions he does not
think the State is able at this this time to
make the necessary appropriations. He
ccncurred in remarks by speakers who had
preceded him on the question of affording
relief to disabled soldiers. He had introduc-
ed in the House joint resolution for 5000
for the relief of blind soldier of this
county, and while this class Of unfortunates
could not be pensioned, an annual approri-
alton could be made for them. He conclud
ed by complimenting the band on the fine
music furnished by them, and said that he
had been member of brass band for
seven years, and the time of that period
which he had devoted to the study of in
strumental music was the happiest of his
life.
J. c. CHAMBERS, ESQ.,,
was next introduced and spoke in the same
strain of his speech at Rock Hill reported
last week. He was followed by
COL. CADWALLADER JONES,
who first alluded to the remarks, on the
subject of public relief to disabled Confed-
crate soldiers, by speakers who had pre-
proposition, and in advocating it paid a
handsome tribute to the gallantry of those
unfortunate men. This was the first time
that he had ever visited Clover, which is
brand new town, sprung up, as if in day.
To the general appearance Of the town and
the enterprise of its citizens he paid mer-
tied compliment, and asked, What built
your town? The railroad, he answered.
But you may say, No thanks to me. The
county appropriation Of 100000 was made
by three County Commissioners. I thought
then and think now they had no right to
make that appropriation. The battle over
the question has been fought, though the
question at issue has not been decided.
The bonds had been issued and the Court
ordered that they should be paid without
deciding the question of the right of the
Commissioners to make the subscription.
But the railroad has been built and I am
glad of it, though it has always been my
opinion that the people should be allowed a
vote on all questions making county appro-
priations for such purposes. The road is
an important improvement to the county.
1t does you good and does us no harm. The
subscri otion is a small sum for the large
county Of York to pay. l opposed the sub
scription, not for the object, but the manner
in which it was made. l favor railroads,
and think I would have voted for the SUBJ
scription had the proposition been submit
ted to the people. allude to this matter,
in announcing myself as candidate for the
House Of Representatives, for which my
name was brought forward last Monday,
simply because l had heard, before coming
here, that / would meet a cool reception.
But am happy to say that such has not
been the case l have met many friends
who have given me good old-time, honest
welcome. The speaker next alluded to the