The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-12-22

loftiest monarch with the coronet of thy
forbear, and forgive US gentle reader, and
we will spare you the inhiction of the pero-
ration Of this apostrophe, and erdeavor to
staunch the symphonious fow Of our poet
ical (9) and seraphic cussedness. Tis pref.
ty late to allude to the recent election, but
as this our first effusion since that event,
we'll mention with emotions of genuine
pride that the ''sanctity Of the elective fran
chise" WAS quietly and pleasantly celebrated
at Fulton this time How wonderful, when
you contemplate the beliigerent reputation
for which the noble suffrag,ns of Fulton
have become noted; both II time of prima-
ry and general election. Upon this aus
picious event % colorou citizens, proselytes
from the Radical rani.S, were welcomed with
outStrctched arms and dewy eyes, to the
bosom of the Democracy.
The only event happening lately to dis
, turb the divine contemplation of peace on
earth and good will towards men, !" was the
burning by an incendiary, of the barns OF
Mr.. J. D. Weeks, on LIST inst. Mr.. Weeks
loss was heavy, with no insurance to offset
it. We cannot more ftly express the indig-
nation we entertain for, or describe this
foul emisary of vandalism, or picture spir-
it which surely terminated from the dark
est shades of HanleS, nor depict the fate We
| would have o'ertake; the contumely We
| would shower upon. or the scathing brand
OF our curse sear-this fire bug,-than in
the words of Mr. Editors avalanche Of
righteous indignation against the misSuld-
ed and sacriligious WitnerSpoon, which en-
braced the entire vocabulary Of invective,
and which sentiments convey so fully our
own estimation of the incendiary referred
| to.
With deep regret the people Of this place
learned that DR.. Wm. Moultrie Brailsford
died at Summerville, on 1st inst. DR..
Brailsford has many relatives here, besides
host of friends. he has for the last If
teen years spent every Summer here with
his sister-in- law, Mrs. Anna Brailsford, and
his nephews, Capt's 4. N. and D. ". Brails=
fo-d Els visits were always looked for
ward to with pleasure, and welcomed by
all. An eminent physician, but retired
from practice; he with Characteristic beneT-
olence would, during his visits here, attend
those in need Of medical aid, without
charge A gentleman Of cultured and pol
ished manners; Of unblemished rectitude
and probity-he enjoyed the confidence OF
all who had the privilege Of knowing him,
he was worthy defendant of the illustri.
Gus house of Moultrie. Of which he was Just
ly proud, his loss is bemoaned by all, his
family lose kind, devoted and indulgent
relative, and his acquaintances valued
friend.
Messrs. J. j. and c. r. p. Boyds new
dwelling is nearing completion. 1t is a
handsome building, and quite large for
the abode of bachelors. Who knows but
what one, or both of our friends have at
last succumbed to the charms of some beau
tiful maiden, and will exchange lonely
and acrid life of celibacy for the bEsstul and
sagared paradise of a Benedict?
MIR E J. Whilden is again among US, and
remor says that he will soon receive the
coveted reward of his pilgrimage.
Hon. c. st. G. Sirkler, the yonng Sena.
tor of Berkeley County. was among the
many distinguished strangers who attend,
ed StMark's last Sunday.
The proceedings of the Genl Assembly
seem to be regarded with interest, even con-
Germ by many. Ye delegates from Claren.
don, tread lightly! Eschew dog tax, and
seed cotton traffic legislation; beware lest
you receive, instead Of the sugared epithet
Of praise, the bitter anathema Of rebuke
Perhaps quite soon, we will express on,
views in detail, which will be our pleasure
t. write, and your readers agony to peruse
ARGoNAUT.