The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18


join with us in advocating their free ad-
mission as students in the South Caro-
lima College. This would incur no adj
ditional expense, except perhaps the
employment Of one or two matrons or
female professors, and could be put into
operation at once, without the delay in
cident to the organization Of an entirely
new and seperatc institution.
o[Watchman and Southron.l
We in South Carolina have every rea-
son to be satisfied with the Presidents
actions, politically. The Republican
officials, who, even when competent,
were utterly distasteful to our people
because of their political Affections,
have for the most part been removed,
and we have our own people in Office !;
and yet we see an occasional State paper
carping at the President and attacking
his policy. Mr.. Clexelaad is trying to
give us an honest Government. He is
acting ineelligently and with we'll de-
fined purpose in view, and deserves the
active sympathy and support Of every
friend to good and honest govern
ment.
[Colleton Press.]
It seems that the sentiment Of the
farmers in this gathering favored the
abolition Of the State Military lnstitu-
ton in Charleston. Is it necessary to
abolish one institution in order to raise
another That would be moving as far
backward in one direction as forward in
the other. We are at peace with the
world now, but in case o. war shouldn't
South Carolina be prepared to furnish
her share Of educated soldiers ? We
believe the farmers will obtain their
college, and it should, and TO doubt
will be. made an institution of which
the State shall be proud, but she should
be equally proud Of her military insti-
tuition, and the glory Of the one will be
dimmed if built on the ruins of the
other
IDarnwell Sentinel
The Farmers Convention has shown
All amount Of wisdom in many Of its
utteranccs that was unlocked for; it's
members have called a spade spade,
and directed the knife wherever it dis
covered sores gnawing at the vitals of
agriculturists in the State. 1t has made
such recommendations as in tue wisdom
of it's members are believed to be nee
essary for their welfarcs and they are
no doubt perfectly willing that they
shall be judged of by the voters. 1t is
but the beginning of beginning where
the iend is not seen, but if dissatis-
faction should arise among those whose
views do not correspond with Mr.. Till
man and his followers, and harsh COM
ment should result, it is clearly cstab-
lished that no harm. shall come to the
State.
[Newbcrry Observer.
Whenever anything is said about the
present State administration, or q new
deal is suggested. Immediately some
''in' jumps up with formidable array
Of figures to show how much better
they have done than the Radicals did.
Now, if anybody had proposed to 20
back to Radical administration there
would be some sense in that. The new
dear' does not contemplate ANYTHING OF
tho sort, only change Of De mocrats for
Democrats. If the ''ins' can prove that
they are the only Democrats who can
properly administer the affairs of the
State. let them do it,. That will be an
argument to the purpose. A compari.
son with Radical administrations is a
subterfuge and an insult to the intelli.
gence of the people.
LNewberry Herald and News.l
We have read several communications
which have appeared in the papers pub.
lished in this Congressional district. ad.
vocating the primary plan for nominal.
ing candidates for Congress, and find
that there is strong sentiment among
the people to nominate all officers-State
county. judicial and Congressional-by
this plan. We believe that it woulc
give better satisfaction than the conven
ton, but il will be necessary to ament
the constitution of the Democratic part,
Of the State before we can vote directl,
for the nomination of candidates fo
State, Congressional or judicial offices
and this cannot be- done until the Stat,
Convention meets. The counties ma,