The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-12-02
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WLUHD1A, b e., Nov. Z6.-Frisnd Stokes:
Ihink1nG perhaps it would BE- o matter Of
istsseet 70 your readers TO hear from their
Representative, I take the liberty Of writ
log yeu short letter, kneWing the READINGS,
and willingness you always accord TO our
eonmuniestiops, when they contain any
thlngc Information TO tie people.
Us neYe was organized very PROMPTLY
, Gvnnvus .uy friction, on Tues
day, snd - frst message from the Cover
NOR was rsceiygq and referred TO the proper
lcommiitsss.
This message vas we'll received and favor
| ably commented upon by every body, rs an
| able State paper, and the spirit Of rsconcil-
istion and fraternity exhibited, has alroidy
had glorious effect ia drawing our people
closer together.
A great number Of bills were introduced
| on Wednesday the FIRST of which was the
great Prohibition bill Of Cole. l.. Blsass, of
Nswberry. A large number VI other bills
| locking to Prohibition, In some form or
| other, have been introduced, and in a few
days We will hear the roaring Of the can
mons ss they bslch forth the long pont-up
sloqusucs that is to drive conviction 10 tho
hearts Of those who feel that the voice Of the
| dear people," as expressed at the ballet
box on the SOth Of August last, has h claims
on their efforts or their ballots. But move
was made today which looks like sids-track-
| ing the measure,
| A resolution passed to submit all the Pro.
hibitien bills to a special committe Of one
from each county. instead Of the regular
| committee. A prediction is in circulation
that this large committee will disagree
| will formulate bill from oil the bills, will
bring IN n majority and minority report,
| create . long, bitter fight, and finally frazzle
| out the time Of the session aud be continued
| to another session.
On Thursday we had the regular Thanks
| giving holiday, which was very generally
| observed. great many of the members
| took dinner at home. Some went to church
| in the city. Your humble servant visited
| the psnitentiary t. see how the convics,
who are always given that day rs II day 10
| frolio in, spent the time. They all seemsI
happy and were certainly unrsstra'ncd in
their enjoyment, each one being allowed 10
| do rs he pleased in choosing his manner OF
spending that day. Some were in the chapel
preaching and praying. seine playing mar
| bles and ball, and one set had formed
comic troop and were amusing the crowd
| with regular exhibition of comic scenes
and original plays, fully illustrating the
negro in all his love and zeal for play and
frolic.
In the afternoon large company Of US
| visited tho asylum and were shown the
greatest eivility by the attendants, who con-
Quoted us into every department. We could
| not bsl p being gratifsd at tho great care
bS(D|wsd hpcn these unfortunate waits Of
| our government, and il made us feel proud
of our old Sta'e when we considered her
| wonderful bensvoencs 10 these, her unfor-
| inmate children.
We found them there afflicted with every
imaginable mania and in every stage and
condition to which the human family can he
| reduced. Oh, how thankful we should be
that we are in possession Of our senses, AMI
| how careful we should he Of this mental anil
| physical structure which u wise Providencr
has given us, and how temperate we should
be in all things for fear the demon might
| get possession aud dethrone our reason and
make ptiful wreck of the noble.t Of all
Gods creation.
Friday was spent in introducing more
bills, which seems to he q mania with our
| members this session, aud attempting To
bring on the election for II Judge for the 9TH
circuit, a Super ntendcnt of the peniren.
| tary and four Directors, and during all this
| time n vast amount of elcctioncering is go
| ing on for the various places. What a pity
there +l,sd r. uln -ia- fpr. oGiGs. end that eur
| offices.
Saturday morning the concurrent resolu-
ton, Fl fling the time for these elections, wa,
agreedto, and one o'clock set for the TWO
HoussSto come together tDr The purpose of
holding the elections, Hon. ErncsI Garv.
son Of Pr. +. +. Gary, was elected to succeed
the oldWar-horse, Judge Kershaw; W. A.
Neal, 10 succeed Hon. w. J. Talbert. Con-
gressman- elect from the u district; and four
Directors of the penitentiary- from the
up.country except Mr.. Alderman who is
from Aiken TlpSa alar.i,ps =,
general satisfaction. since il was known that
Judge Kershaw would not stand for 10 eclec-
tion.
After five and one half hours session the
House adjourned until Monday. The Sab
bath was spent i'll church going. ! attended
the First Baptist and heard grand sermon
from Rev, Lindsay.
Mondays session only brought forth
another and perhrpa the most comprehensive
and prohibtory Prohibition bill of all. 1t
VI formulated by the Executive Committee
Hon Roper We will sac wnat We u,,s A.,
A Divorce bill was also introduced today.
Its provisions are being discussed with some
degree of favor.
Tuesday is set for the Inauguration If
Gov. Tillman TO the second term and al the
State officers, except Maj Townsend who
will be iuaugurated his first time as Attorney
quite diasrcn. 70 the scene two years ago,
when the first Governor ever elee!c by tho
people was place in tho guhcrnat rial char.
The Stare officers have all rendered in
their annual rep rrts, which MAKE very
fair and satisfactory exhibit of the condition
the State is in. 1t would draw ont this al
ready :0o ioughy is'ter TO attempt to con-
moni upon these reports. Suffice it to say,
the STATE is not bankrupt, nor retrn q adng
in ma, srial prospe' ity or moral Improvement.
Now, Mr.. Editor, pardon ms for trespsss
ing on your valuable space to such An ex ent.
II this does not Sc into tho waste basket. |
promise TO do better in the future.
Accep, our thanks for the copy Of the
TINES sont to our desks. / assure you il
gives us pleasure 10 receive II.
Ask al our friends TO make suggestions 10
us IA to new laws, changes in old ones. ETC,
ETC., and to command us when they have any
business 10 attend 10 here.
Yours respectfully,