The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-10-10
The County, Climb.

The Abbeville County Democratic Club met
in the Court House October s, 1883, E. B. Gary,
County Chairman. presiding.
A majority of the local clubs were represent
ed and the convention was declared ready for
business.
The committee appointed to prepare q me-
mortal in honor of the late NJ. G. Zeigler SUBJ
mitted their report, which was after remarks
of Messrs. w. II. Parker and w. G. Benet
unanimously adopted.
The memorial Is as follows:
Thursday, September 18th, 1855, was O sad
day to Many hearts in Abbeville County. II
the afternoon of that day Major Zeigler was
killed by the train on the Abbeville Branch
Of the Columbia and Greenville Railroad.
came to him suddenly, and he who had so Of.
ten faced the insatlate Archer on the battle
field, was forced to yield his brave life to that
eonquerer whose attack none can escape
none can overcome.
Martin Govan Zeigler was born near Mid
way. Barnwell County, April End, $780, He
the then celebrated Methodist Conference
School at Cokesbury. Whilst there he wooed
and won his wife, Miss Lavinia Dunwoody,
TO whom he was married November 1st, lS49-
her nineteenth anntversary-he being only a
few months Older. This union of hearts ce-
mented by youthful VOWS, was unbroken save
by his death. Ever after his marriage, he was
identified with Abbeville County, and when
in 81 the call to arms was sounded, he among
the first enrolled his name, and was mustered
into service as Sergeant in Company G, Orrs
Regiment. Soon afterwards company was
formed in his neighborhood and the Captain.
cy was rendered to him by unanimous con-
sent. His company formed q part Of the Hol-
coinbe Legion, OF which he subsequently be-
came Major In this distinguished command,
no ono was more conspicuous for courage
than he and the almost idolatrous devotion
Of the few survivors OF his company, attest
the manly characteristics which he possessed.
Major Zeglcr was elected Clerk of the Court
in rs, the grandest political campaign that
this State and County ever had. He was re-
elected to the same Office, term after term and
at the time OF his death had just been chosen
by the Democracy as the nominee for the
fourth term Of four years each.
Major Zeigler was true man. He was pos
sessed Of many prominent characteristics.
His charity was conspicuous. His liberality
any wonder that he was beloved by his fellow
men. 1t is perhaps not saying too much to
declare that he had more friends than any
man in the county. His tragic death cast a
gloom over the whole community, and the
memory Of his noble deeds will long be cher.
ished by his host Of friends. It is proper that
this club should take official notice of his
death and put upon record suitable apprecla-
ton of his character and services.
Therefore, be 1t resolved, That in the death
Of Major Zeigler this club has lost true
Democrat, earnest and faithful In every en-
deavor to promote It's principles and secure its
success.
That Abbeville county has lost an officer,
who after long trial, proved himself capable
anu c1I1ClcQl nOQeSG ana worthy.
That our sympathies are affectionately ten
dered to the bereaved family, with the assur-
ance that we too have been sorely bereft.
That this report be entered upon the min
utes, 4 copy sent to the family, and the papers
of the county requested to publish the same.
J. w. PERRIN,
JOHN f. BRADLEY,
r. Fl. HUGHES.
Committee.
Mr.. W. II. Parker moved that the club pro-
coed to canvass the votes cast last Saturday
for Clerk of Court Mt primary election held
October 9Th. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. w. c, Benet the following
were appon ted tellers TO tabulate the returns |:
j. w. Perrin, w. n. Hall, +. q. Graydon.
The committee OF tcl1ers reported that all OF
the boxes had forwarded returns except Phoe-
nix and Bordeaux. That they were small
boxes and that the votes cast there could not
possibly affect the result. MIR. j. w. Perrin
moved that as according to that report L. d.
Connor and I. l.. Moore had received the two
highest number Of votes; that the primary
election be held next Saturday between those
two gentlemen. Carried.
Mr.. w. II. Parker moved that the Secretary
| Of this club add to the statement Of the
tellers the votes from the boxes not heard
from as soon as received, and that the full tab
ulated statement be then published. Carried.
| Mr.. w. G. Benet moved that the club meet
on Monday, the 18th, to receive and canvass
the votes cast at the primary election to be
held Saturday 18th. Carried.
The club then adjourned.
! 7. p. COTHRAN, Secretary.