The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-05
Pamela News.

PASo1A, Dec. 3.-On Saturday By request
we paid Rock,and, the palat;al residence of
Captain A. L. Lesesne. a special visit. The
Connor Mounted Rihemen had appointed
that day for company drill. Those of us
who are familiar with the origin end history
of this grand old company must ever cher
ish the name and memory Of the lamented
Capt. Brown Manning. Capt. Manning
was gallant soldier and officer of the Con-
federate army, commanding a company from
Clarendon, part of the Hampton Legion.
At Lees surrender he returned to his native
county, conquered like sll her people, to
adapt himself to new order Of things and
battle as others did with q horde OF scala
wags, carpet baggers, &c, who had formed
government and code Of laws too dis
graceful in the State ever to be efaced from
memory or vision. Through his efforts the
company was put On foot. It was the pride
of the county. It's name after one OF South
Cardinals most distinguished generals, will
lie in the history Of this nation, especially
in Carolina, for generations to come.
Since his death the company has been
commanded By J. C. Manning, James Weeks,
and W. S. Briggs. The latter having re-
signed some weeks ago, our young trend a.
LaMotte Lesesne was unanimously chosen
Captain. The company has never had more
efficient corps Of officers The drill lasted
three hours. There is determination tomake
this en- effective corps. They are well uni
| formed in accordance with States regola-
tons in all minor points. The present Of
fcars are aiming to place the Connor Mount
ed Rifles upon solid footing along with
the best cavalry companies OF the State. AT
the close of the drill Captain Lesesne's
speech was received with voclferous ap-
piause In his humorous style he spoke
of the bountiful supply of turkey, rice,
pork, sweet things, &c, that was prepared
for the occasion by lady friends 2i the co m
pany. The table was spread, and died to
overfowing when the charge was made. l
never witnessed such a slaughter. From
the oldest to the youngest filed into line
and ate to their bountlful comfort. Inc
tubs of pickles presented by Mrs. Edwards,
of your town, to the company, were dellc-
;ous in favor, brought forth many thanks
and good wishes for Mrs. Edwards. Inc
Counor mounted men know wonderfully
we'll how to treat their invited guests, for
| Tom got the best.
regret 10 say LiSul. IL. L . "0SAH' 40 w
leave Us. A uore genial, accomplished gen
tlenan does not live among US. He goes to
Barnwell to better his business condition.
Hope he may continue to give the readers
of the TINES "Occasionals" best, newsy,
spicy productions.
Tie latest news sensation is the forr2a-
ton of new joint stock company 1or
pounding stock. This pounding of stock
! IS bad business. game two can act the
drama. 1t always costs the aggressor four
fold bad blood and double the amount IN
money. Parties who pay money like to get
even. This will be the unhappy result OF
recent occurrence that took place here'
which has net happened before in years.
I The law is good one !, for ole, hope to
abide by it; but when i'll feeling enters into
the human breast and strikes his neighbor
for malicious design, by indolent people,
dependent upon the charities OF indlvldu-
ais, it proves a monstrosity. ION.