The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-12-17
from the Wilmington Star. Dem,

We sincerely regreat the defeat of Senator
Wade Hampton for a reelection which was
by the FIRST vote cast In the
Legislature. Mr.. Irby. his successor, may be
q man possessing the desired qualifications;
we don't know about that, but we do know
that South Carolina will lose, when wade
Hampton retlres, one OF the wisest, truest and
best OF representatives. a man In whom she
stood honored, one who would lose king.
dom rather than do a fashionable or time.
serving act. He was a Senator OF whom not
cause 10 feel proud. Fortunate Will II be for
South Carolina and the Sonth II Mr.. Irby can
fill the chair that Hampton vacates. We hope
he may.
From the Springfield. Mass. Republican,
Rep.l
Under the doctrine that to the victor belongs
the spols, the victorious Tillmanltes were
bound to have the Senntorship. and Irby Is
probably their best man. But bis election
will leave great den of bitterness behind IT,.
and widen the breach now existing between
the two wings of the Democracy In that State.
Hampton's hold upon the people Is strong, es.
pecially upon the Confederate veterans and
the active participants In what is known there
as "the redemption OF the State" 10 1875. lrby
is In no sense Hamption's equal. ana ms
choice weakens the representati OF South
Carolina In the Senate.
(From the Wilmington Messenger. Dem.)
Senator Hampton has served Suoth Carroll
ma with fidelity. zeal and devotion that are
above all praise. In We he was among the
bravest OF the brave. He was TO the front
years, He reflected undylng fame upon bis
State. In peace he has done more for south
Curo,ina than any OF her sons. He was very
instrumental In saving his people from far.
ther plucking and oppression at tho hands OF
vora"ious carpetbaggers and negroes, and
aided more than any other man In restoring
Sonth Curolina 10 the cDntrole OF her own
true and faithful sons. He Will 90 INTO re-
tirement with respect, confidence and Vener.
alton of all the best people In the South. Nay
we doubt not he will bear with him the good
will OF the best people In all the North ana
Of all parties,
(From the New Orleans States, Dem.
The people of the South, and we think those
OF the whole country who realize thnt there
Is something better in polics than mere
partisan victory, will hear with profound re
gret OF the defeat OF Gen. Wade Hampton fol
South Carolina.
(From the Pittsburg Post, Dem.)
That political and military leader Of such
noted historic and family prestige should be
retired from the service by South Carolina
shows the force OF new elements coming To
the front at the South. The old families are
losing their hold, and services during the civ
II war no longer constitute recognized claim
for office and leadership. Gen Hampton was
not conspicuous for ability In The Senate. but
was respected by all for his sincerity, manli
ness and honesty Of purpose.
(From Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, Rep.
The passing of Wade Hampton is the mos
sifnifcant political event Of the hour. Here
Is the Idol OF the South Carolina branch, o.
the Confederacy, one OF the most conspicuous
soldiers in the memorable struggle or 'Gl te
'G5, over thrown In desperate political fight
by man who was only six and one.hal
years old when Fort Sumter was fired npon