The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

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| England and even in down troddcn Ire
land. Prof White did not follow this
thought in any Of it's ramifications. II
presents prolific theme and ought to
arouse the best thought Of the State
! He referred, incidentally. to the neces-
sity Of contraction on the part Of the
farmers Of the State-contraction as to
acreage. A natural consequence would
be system Of intense farming-fewer
acres, better seed, higher culture, more
satisfactory results.
Col. Fannin, Of Troup, introduced a
resolution commcndatory Of the Legis-
laturc's action in passing the Technol-
ogical School bill.
Judge Harrell, Of Webster, opposed
the adoption Of the resolution in an
earnest speech.
The resolution was adopted. Judge
Harrell opposed the bill in the Leg
islature and declares he will contin
ne his opposition to the idea so long
as chance remains to defea,
it.
The Agricultural Association desires
that the farming interests be considered
when the school is established and
the curriculum is being formula
ted.
Mr.. Ragland's essay on tobacco cul-
turc was read by Mr.. Waddell, and held
the close attention Of the association.
Judge Henderson has distributed a
large quantity Of tobacco seed, together
with n manual giving mode Of culture,
etc. a number Of farmers will take
hold Of this new departure and test its
practicability.
The signbernntorial canvass may be
said to hare fairly opened. judge Sim
mons. presence in Columbus centred
attention upon: his, candidature and
elected considerable comment on the
Macon Tclcgrnph's editorial criticism
anent the judicial ermine and the pool
Of politics. The position Of the Tele-
graph, rs generally understood, is that
IA Judge, who has determined to make
an active, personal canvass for the
gubernatorinl nomination, ought to
resign.
heard Governor McDaniel's name
mentioned in connection with the can
vass. His Excellency has a great many
warm friends who confidently look for
ward to his reelection to the office he
now honors. The suggestion, whenever
thrown out, instantly called forth a
statement that he is clearly ineligible.
1t was urged that. if reelected next
fall, Governor Mcdaniel will have serv-
ed five years or more whereas the Con
stitution prescribes torn not exceed
ing fossr years.
Hon. a. 0. Bacon, with one of his
daughters is on visit to friends in
Ohio. His absence worked himE. no
harm- His candidacy vas frequGntIv
referred to and heartily cndorscd.ssYTn.!
quiry was made AZ to the chances orttalf
different gentlemen whose names ats
being mentioned in connection witt
the Govcrnorship rom all sections of
the State come ,repastsshighly encourag-
ing to Major BacoaS ISends. Major B.,
is squarely in the HssS;s IN a straight
forward way, he has hide and will con
tinue to make his canatdacy known to
Democratic electors throughout the
State. Maj. B.. bore himself so nobly
on the occasion OF his dcfeat for the
nomination, three years ago, he excited
the most intense admiration for himself
among those who observed him. He
did not sulk in his tent, but. having made
an honest fight for honorable distinc-
ton, accepted the situation and bowed
gracefully to what seemed to be the
will Of the Democracy. would not
utter word or write line in disparage.
ment of the claims Of any Of the dis
tinguished gentlemen mentioned MS can
didatcs for the high office Of Governor
In the foregoing, 1 have outlined the
drift Of public opinion, gathered from
all portions Of our State. Major Bacon
is a gentlemen Of high character and
marked ability. He has devoted much
time to the study Of State-craft. He
possesses splendid executive ability.
He is broad-minded and progressive.
He is, par excellence, a representative Of
the young Democracy of the State. In
the Executive chair, he would do honor
to all classes just as he would deal even