The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-18
Visit to the Legis1atu re.

Last Friday business called US to
Columbia and while there we visited
the night session of the House OF
Representatives to see what the
members of that august body were
doing for their constituents in return
for the 81 per diem, and we mus,
copfess that our observation leads Us
to the conclusion that they earn
evry cent of it.
It is certainly fine body of men,
representing every section Of the
grand old Palmetto State, who seem
ed to be impressed with a correct
view of their great responsibilities.
We were glad to notice the entire
absence of all factionsl feelings,
which characterized former sittines
of the Legislature in recent years
This is an omen that factionalism is
indeed dead and buried in this State
and hereafter the Democracy Cf
South Carolina will devote it's ipfu
ence and energies to promote The
industrial interest of the State or, ir,
other words, in the impressive, if not
classic, language of Representative
Holman, they will vote like Caro- !"
ians, trust in God, stand by their
guns and keep their powder dry.
We we're pleasantly impressed
with the dignity, fairness and cour'e
Gus manner with which Speaker
Smith presided ever the proceedipg-
of the House. He is certainly the
right man in the right place.
Our own delegation will compare
favorably with that of any other
county in the State, without single
exception.
Hon. D F E6rd has large expert
epce in legislative matters and ita
thus able to cope with the shrewdest
politician and most astute parliament
arian. On most questions Of public
interest he is sound. he is devoted
to the interest of his constituents il
particular and the people Of the
State in general. He is one of the
most prominent leaders of the House
and his judgment is accredited and
his opinions received with thought
full consideration. Lexington is proud
of his record.
Hon. John Bell Towill has served
a part of q term, having been elected
TO fill the unexpired term of Con-
gressman A. F. Lever and is now
entering upon the full term having
been returned by very fattering
vote of his people in the last primary
His manly form is prominent and
CONSPICUOUS figure upon the floor OF
the House. So for he has been
faithful to every pledge made during
the campaign and his vote has always
been consistent with his views ex-
pressed on the hustings. He is
making an enViable reputation for
himself and is recognized as one of
the leaders. He is an able debater,
eloquent in speech and convincing in
argument and is making a host of
friends for himself.
Col. J. Brooks Wingard is serving
his first term and is therefore labor
ing under the disadvantages, which
besets the pathway of every new
member, nevertheless, his t'aine d
mind, his attractive personality and
courteous bearing are having very
perceptable il duence upon his con-
temporaries and by the next session
his merits and ability will be fully
recognized and appreciated and be
will take the position to which he is
Justly entitled by reason of his cul-
ture and attainments.
In the Senate, Lexington county
is ably represented in the person OF
Hon. W. H. Sharpe. He has log
ical mind, clear conceptions and
sound judgment on all political ques-
tions. Az Senator he bas been