The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS,
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 13, 1886.


than half over. And it is possible now
10 form some idea Of the makeup Of the
two Houses. 1t was thought, you will
remember, that this would he a very
radical Legislature. Before the session
began it was freely said that much would
he said ard done toward a: complete
change in the condition and management
Of public affairs. There was a feeling
Of unrest and apprehension lest the
members Of one or both Houses should
go too far in the way of economy and
reform. Economists" and "Reformers"
had come to be terms somewhat Of deris-
ion. But my observation leads me to
.hink that there need be no fear Of any
extreme action on their part. | am in
clined to think the members are conser-
vative. 1t is true that in some quarters
there is an individual desire. and ever
attempt, on the part of some men in the
House and Senate to do some ultra act
to commend themselves to rabid voters
at home. But the main body Of them,
whilst honestly DESTROYS, I believe, of
legislating in the interest Of honesty and
reform, do not propose to go to the ex-
tent that was feared by some people and
insisted On by others. You will have
been informed by the reports contained
jim the daily papers Of the proceedings,
that the Senate has passed the bill intro
duced by Senator Edwards to fix a tut
ton fee ut the South Carolina College.
] am not afraid that this will injure the
college or result in driving away any
students. am opposed, however, to.
the; bill introduced by Senator Murray
to change the composition of the Board
Of Trustees. ! think it was unnecessary.
Both bills have passed the Senate, and
in my opinionswill pass the House.
II is to be. hoped hat this will set at
rest the opposition to the college and
take this question out Of politics, where
it has been so long a disturbing element.
Judge Fraser has, been reelected
Judge Of the Third Circuit, without OPP
position. Colonel L;pscomb heat nil his
competitors for Superintendent Of the
Penitentiary. being elected OF the first
ballot. Thus far no time has been fixed
FIR the election Of u successor to Judge
Cochran, whose resignation goes into
effect on the Goth. The candidates have
most Of them gone home. But their
friends are still Mt work. Ii is, Of course,
impossible to say who will be elected.
But my own opinion is, that Mr.. Parker
has the best chance. He is deservedty
strong with his colleagues.
There are in this present General AS
.scmbly soue broiny young fellows who
are going to make their mark in legisla-
,iion. In the House arc Hyde, of Charles
ton; Gary, Of Edgefield; McHuga, of
charleston; Nelson, of Kershaw; Abney,
of Columbia; Douglass, of Winsboro';
Raysor. Of Orangeburg; Dantzler, Of Or
.nngeburg; Wilson. OF Sumter; Guess. of
Barnwell: and Connors, Of Lancaster.
These are, with one exception. new
Hen. aud full Of energy and work, and
the State may expect good service from
them. Aldrich. Of Aiken; Anscl, of
Grcenville; Ancrum, Of Kershaw, and
quite q number Of men about the same
age, have had more legislative expert
encc and arc o useful members.
In the Senate are Rhalne, Of Column
bia; Sinkler, Of Berkeley; Murray, Of
Anderson; Noise, Of Sumter-all new
in the Senate, and strong men.
IT ] had time / would like to give you
II sketch Of each Of them, Of their per-
sonal qualities, and Of what they do and
say. Perhaps | will do so soon. But
don't let it be understood that I mean to
say those whom l have mentioned are
the only bright young fellows in the
House and Senate, 1t so happens that
have been brought more in contact with
them and can better Judge of them.
Governor Richardson presides in the
Executive chambers with that genial
way and manner which have made him
80 popular. 1t is agreat pleasure to
visit him there. He will discharge his
duties with the same fidelity and ability
that have marked his management of the
treasury for six years.
Col. Rice seems quite at home in the
Office Of Superintendent Of Education.
Education Of children has been for