The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-09-20

lish no new cOuntics, save one, diyid-
ing Eigefeld county into two coun-
ties. There was lively fight over
the matter. Another fight cnsIed
over the naming. Finally "Butler"
was settled on as the name of the new
county.
Many new ordinances and resolu-
tions were introduced, one important
one preserving the right OF trial by
jury for every oriense.
The new county is to be named for
the famed Butler family Of Edgefield
of which ex-senator NJ. G. Butler is
the representative. The old antagon-
ism between Generals Butler and Gary
WAS at the root of the fight Con-
gressman George d. Tillmun, in his
speech, held his hearers almost spell
bound and old veterans shook his hand
when lie concluded. He appeared as
the champion Of the Butler family,
notwithstanding the fact that his
broth. I and Senator Butler hul such
bitter fight for the Senat. last summer.
Ben TIllmsn was not in the hall at the
time.
Among other things, lie said: "But
object to the naming OF thu, county
Butler God pity them" He then
referred to General NJ. G. Butler, and
pointed with pride to his record ON
the battle field, in the United States
Senate. and in every walk of life Yet
now there is n prejudice against him.
One thing the matter with these Deo-
pie who attack him was that he could
not get office Tor ali those who hound
ed him for patronage like hungry dogs
after rabbit. For two years Mr..
Ti!lman was in Washington u, n
hermaphhcoditc member Of Congress.
waiting to get in before he became a
regular member. He knew Galbraith
Butlcr, and if the man ever did any
thing dishonorable or dishonest he
never heard of it, Il hope with de
liberatiOnl that South Carolina will al
ways have Senators thero bearing
equal regulations tor honesty and ora
tory. am afraid, he paused for n
moment or two, 81 am afraid that
there will be some time before there
will be his superior. even his equal
there" Mr.. Tillmau then stated that
he had been shocked to sca an edi-
torial in the Columbia Register that
morning. brutal and ignorant edito-
rlal-on this matter OF the Butler
name. II am ashamed" said he,
'that men live in South Carolina who
can do this In all this mass Of un
founded prejudice it seemed strange
for him to stand there and tell the
gentlemen of that convention OF the
distinguished name lse was advocating.
It was coufounded prejudice, unjust
prejudice. ~
for all its printing tdf Chas. A. Calvo,
State printer, despite the fact that
other bidders offered to do it for from
10 to 30 per cent less.
Miller introduced another ordinance
looking to the referring of the corsti-
tuition back to the people for ratitica-
ton.
Mr.. Patton introduced the following
to prevent men from being sent to the
penitentiary under the dispensary law
without trial:
THE right OF trial by jury rs it existed a.
the foundation Of this government shall re-
main for ever inviolate II al no person SHALL
be punished under cover Of pro .aadin-, ior
contempt Of I'M Junction or other civi! p.Jrrss
or in any other manner, for the doing OF
any act which by the law of the land consti-
tut"S crime.except upon convictions there
OF hy process OF law before a jury OF his
peers"
Mr.. Garris introduced an ordinance
providing for the appointment of la
Dor commissioner.
Congressman Stanyarne Wilson
presented the following important
ordinance:
!! Whereas, BY the nature of their avocation.
the great body OF wage-earncrS are at q greaE
disadvantage in the protection OF thefr
rights OF person ana property, and the su-
pervision and friendly hand Of the govern
mcnt is needful in order that tho conditions
of labor may be known, evils disclosed and
the cause Of their existence discovered and
the proper remedies for their removal ap-
piled. healthy system of labor secured and
the interest Of the la3oring classes advauc ed
be il
Resolved, That the General Assembly,
Its frSt session after the adoption of this
constitution, shall Great" and provide for the
establishment and maintenance of state
bureau OF labor statistics. which shall be un-
der the charge .! the commissioner OF labor
statistics, who shall be appointed bv the
Governor by and with tn" advice and con-
sent of the Senate. AMI. aGi it shall also
pres'rib" his term of oiii'H, powers duties
and compensation; and Succeeding General
Assemblies shall provide for tho further
maintenance thereof. with powers Of amend
ing such oriGina! actand amendment thereof.
Mr. McWhite introduced n strong
ordinance looking to the prevention of