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The Advertiser J. 0, aAHLiyUTO.W KVlTQJti LAURENS, July I ith, 1880, Subscription rricc--13 Months, $1-00. j l'A VA ll ii li IN ADVANCE.. I?;?tcs for Advertising. uviIUwrv \.? vortlsoinonts, ncr admire, Ono inser tion, $1.00; tftt'll SuVseq,UCn\ inser t lou, ">o Killi s. Ll boru! reduction u?ad<: for largo Ad vertisements. j. 0. OAKLINGTON * CO?, j Proprietors, WHAT DO WE WANT? No one hus, so fur us wo have been able to see or hear, boon so unreasonable as to question tho propriety o? any class of citizens giving a free and bold expression .of opinion as to their particular grievances, and also suggesting a remedy. This is n right which will never be denied free American citizens, so long as a vestige of true democracy remains. The Agricultural Interest is thc most important and powerful in South Carolina, and for this reason .our laws are framed to protect this interest, so far as it can be done without injury to others. Tho leg islature is ever mindful of tho im portance of this class, and if there j is a law in existence which is dot- j rimental to the interest of farmers, ] its existence is due tc? a misconcep tion of that interest. Men who make the laws may differ as to what measures are necessary, but it ls a base injustice and not sup ported by facts, to assert that any legislature since IN7(> has sought to place burdens on this class of citi zens. A voice from an intelligent body of representative farmers will always he heeded, and justly so. Hut in all seriousness, we submit that it behooves every man who has his own ami bis neighbor's good at heart, to consider well what utterances go forth to the world as tho voice of the farmers of f?outh Carolina. A movement to ascertain the evils of the day and the remedy, is right. Hut does it follow, without discussion, that wc must undergo the hazard and expense of a new constitution? Have the farmer.ngroed that the Ag ricultural department of our State University cannot he made a suit able place for the training of young farmers, without building a sepa rate and distinct Agricultural Col lege? llave the farmers, as a unit, agreed that now is the time to demand a repeal of the lien law ? Have they decided to place the election of one State oflleor m the hands of one elnss and deny other citizens a voice? Are they satis fied that the citadel shall be turned into a female college? All these things have been recommended hy a State Convention of farmers. The idea, goos forth to the world that the farmers have agreed upon them, and although various (dubs in Laurens County have adopted them, we venture to say, that if each soparatc resolution could be brought befort? them now, ami discussed, at least half would be rejected. Let us not pin our faith to any niitn, but do our own thinking. Lid the farmers of the State discuss among themselves, let the press, the politicians, let every man have a voice in the discussion, and rest assured that whatever is best will bo done at the ballot box. BEFOULING TH Kilt OWN N EST*4. lt appears strange to us that mien will swear eternal allegi ance to the democratic party, mid with flic sam?-breath declare that the ntl ml ni st mt lon of Hutt party since 7(? bas md boon satisfactory. They openly charge the democratic party with pledges made and brok en. They say that those who re deemed (he Stale are not recogniz ed; that the reforms promised have not beeti given, and in tones of thun der, th ay proclaim the impurity of the grand oh! denuteratie party. rf these charges against the ad ministration of the State Govern ment are well taken, a stigma rests upon those in Whom the sturdy democrats of the last decade have confided, and the rising generation must look upon the democratic party as a mass of corruption which their pure hands cannot touch without contamination. Before we cnn joins a new poli tical movement we nittsl he satis fied that Hampton, Mogood ami Thompson, have failed to give us good government. Whether this wholesale abuse comes from the "inns" or the "outs" is Immaterial, we look with suspicion upon any man who says that the democratic party, since 1870, has degenerated. All lovers of Htorature, and es pecially the Soutborn, people will deeply deplore tile untimely death of PATT. H. H AYN?. Iiis lyrics havo deservedly placed bim high among hton of Jettera, and although true to the manners and customs of his ?arly life, his merit was recognized by Northern critic?. His poems were Inspired by Southern life and S -enes, and bis affections were with Ii Y ALL HEANS THE PIUMA ll\\ It is hoped that the mutter of nominating by convention is per? nutnently put U> rest and tiuit henee forth those who Beek re trenchment amt reform, will see to it that comp?tent mon reeelvo their sopporl tn the Primary Election. When this objeetionnble feature of what is termed the Farmers Movement is eliminated, we see no reason why tho utmost harmony should not prevail. We ul) agree that taxes ure high j weall agree that evils exist which cnn bo remedied; but some of tho citizens ol* Laurens County contend Unit they should suv who ure com petent men for this purpose. As the law provides that when a man is brought to answer for a , crime, twelve men instead of one ? shall decide as to bis guilt or inno cence, so we believe that it is more probable that the Primary Fdee tlon, which is nothing more than a convention composed of till tho democrats of tho county, i.-. more likely to choose the right man for tho ellice 'han a convention com ! posed of only a few, Some men who could not otherwise be elected, doubt less seek the endorsement of the farmers' convention, in order to ride Into power. Wo are op posed to pushing any mun Into ofllce in this way. Let the candi dates declare themselves, or their friends do this for them, um I lot each come before the people to dis cuss polit ?es. Let euell individual stand or fall on bis own merit, and not only will harmony and good will prevail in the Democratic ranks, but suitable men, who are j indeed r< })>'cst'>if<ttires of their con stituency, will be elected. The issue is directly between the Pri mary and Convention systems, ff the convention is so powerful as to insure the election of any candi date, why should tho candidates afterwards be nominated io a Pri mary election ? Oil the other band if they uro not able to eleet, why make tho nomination ? Weare in favor of the Primary und hence oppose the Convention system. if tho Democrats of Laurens County, be they farmers, lawyers, doctors, merchants or blacksmiths, will pledge themselves to vote for no man who ts not known to be honest, faithful and just, ami who will seek to remedy evils and pro duce good; who is in every respect qualified to legislate, wo will give them a hearty support and so will every man who has no axe to grind but tho good of the people at heart. It seems that because TlIE LAU JtKNS ADVKRTISKK bas dared to give expression to its views on the advisability of a handful of men dictating to thc .'Wno voters ot Lau rens County, who are competent and suitable representatives for them, our paper is becoming odious to a certain faction. One who fre quently exercises the right to criti cize, surely cannot expect to escape censure himself. If we are wrong in our position, people will see our error and recognize it as such. If (turing the campaign any candidate eau make capital of misrepresenta tions or nbuseofTii K A nv HUT is KI?, he has that right. Whatever meas ure"?, conventions, caucuses, c'ubs or individuals, may seek lo have enacted, we only ask that freedom of speech and liberty of the press be not abrogated. TH K CONVENTION. Lively Tlrr.o Among tho ranners--Dl vidoa on Question ot Nominations.-Catechising Candidates.--NothlUR Detlnato. The eighty-one delegates from ; the Farmers' Club.- of the County, met In Convention, nt this place on friday last, for tho purpose of con sidering the advisability of sugges ting a ticket for Senator and Rep resentatives in the lower branch of the Legislature. After the adop tion of a constitution and other pre liminary work, tho ( ^invention pro ceeded to tho consideration of the great question that liad called the delegates together. Dy a majority vote, ol'probably ten delegates, the Convention decided to make "sugos Hons." This much bcingdotormined Dr. .1. II. Smith arose and in unmis takable terms, stated his opposition to this action. Ile said bo was in favor of the Farmers' movement, but was oppose lb making political nominations, hence, as he could not feel bound to support tho nominees of tho Convention, be could not con scientiously take part In .tho pro ceedings, ho therefore fe ft the Convention. Dr. M. C. Cox made a similar statement ami several del egates from Ills (Young's) Town ship, followed him from the floor. The next question was as to the morie of making the nominations. It was deckled to eleet by ballot and that H two-thirds vote of the 81 delegates, was necessary for u choice. .NOMINATIONS KOU THE POSITION OK SUGG KRTKKH, for the oillce of State Senator were then declared in order, and the names of Capt? Albert Dial, Dr. A. C. Puller, Col. T. P. Crows, Col. J. W. Ferguson and Ooh J. H. Whar ton, were proposed. Messrs. Dial and Wharton declined the nomina tion and their names woro with drawn. It was soon discovered'that there was danger in nominating a man whose views on some impor tant questions, were not known to the Convention, so they decided to EXAMINATION. Thin feature we ?upposo 1* bor rowed Civil Pervice regulations. Tho catechising begun and Dr. Ful ler, Col. Crews und Col. Ferguson were brought before the Conven tion, to answer a series of questions Which were read to them by the Secreta rv. Wo trust the readers of tho Al> TIBER, will excuse our inability to record tho positions ol' the various candidates on the questions pro pounded. No member of our stuff claims more than ordinary acute ness, which fact alone wc offer as at) excuse for this omission. Some of the questions wore answered clearly, pointedly, directly J others were not. We are astonished that a body ol' representative men, in I murons County should seek lo ascertain the fitness of a Candidate for sind? au 0 thee, by a fifteen minutos exami nation. No si men eau expect to choose representatives for 3000 vo ters, in Ibis maumu'. Balloting began, and after a hard light by tho champions of various candidatos, for several hours, no choice was made. To end tho matter and draw the arduous labors of the delegates to a close, tho whole maller of sugges tions was laid on the table and the Convention adjourned, subject to the call of tlie lOxecutivo Commit tee. M A KI: i IA V. Practical Sucgestions On Raisins Grn33en. Mu. Korro it:-For quite a long lime I have boen impressed with tho necessity of our people growing more grass, both for bay and gra zing, and the bottom land liable to overflow should be sown in herd's , grass, or Bed Top, as it is often : culled; and since most of those lands in our ?ection have been se riously injured by the repeated overflows of this season, rendering them unlit for corn, it would room opportune to offer si few sugges tions upon (his most important subject, based on experience and observ?t ion. Our farmers, as a rub', know but little about the cultivated grasses, and seem tocare less, hut if they were to try a few acres, properly cultivated and sown in a good hay ! grass, my word for it, they would j never give it Up, and a new era would dawn upon their farming, stock would grow up around them where none are si-en now, which would increase the manure pile, which would increase the crops which would, in tho round increase tho stock, which would increase the profits of tho farm, which would produce a general reformation, worth more than nil the political agitation that wo eau stir up. It has been said by a wise man, that "he who causes two blades of grass to grow where but one grew before, is a greater benefactor than all tho raeeof politicians put together." We have many grasses well adapted to our climate, the chief of which is the much abused Bermuda, per haps the best grass for all purposes on earth, but for wet bottoms, I would recommend Herd's grass or Ked Top, (lt is called by both names). It grows well in any damp place, io willoh it seems pe culiarly adapted, spreading holli by seed and root, is easily set and soon covers tho hind, and will come nearer living on blue (day or mud (ban any grass wo know of. After the other crops are laid hy, say in August or September, the land should be well propared by plowing and harrowing, like tho preparation usually made for tur nips, and from one to one and a half bushels of seed sown to the acre. As tho seed are very light, it requires great care to scatter (hem evenly over the bind. Tins difficulty may bo obviated by using wet cotton seed, saw dust or sand, to which the seed will adhere If j well stirred in, and in this way a nine-feet land can bo easily covered 1 with the seed. Then run a light harrow over the land and the work i is done. It conies up well and is \ very bardy after getting a start, ? and if stock are kept off of it, and i mowed regularly, w ill last for years, ! but If heavily pastured, will not j hold so long. In the, preparation i care should be taken to smooth tho land ns evenly as possible to pre pare for tho mower, also to remove rocks, A-e. The Herds grass bas the advantage of tho Bermuda at tho start, in being cheaper In prep aration and more readily sot, but it would bo well to stick in a sprig of Bermuda every three feet to give it a start, and in time it w ill lake ont ire possession of tho land and then you will have a meadow (ba* w ill do to count on in wet Ol' my weath"r, for it being a Southern grass, stands tho sun better than any known grass. Meadows kept for hay should not be pastured at all, unless it ls the Bermuda grass, when it may bo pastured in tho Fall without injury, but no hay j grass should be pastured after the first of January. lonee induced a rich friend in Ceor.ia, near where I then lived, who had never grown grass for bay, to try a lot Ile after wards grew it extensively, and said he did not know how he bad gotten along heretofore without hay. Ile Inuit a large barn and always filled lt ovory year. Now every farinor has not bottom land. What are they to do? They shohl try clover, yellow and white, Bermuda, Matts orchard g.*ass and Timothy all do well if given a chance. I had twenty acres of clover in the lower part of Laurens that wo i ld have done credit to any county. The failure in clover is generally owing to the effort to raise another crop with it. This does well on some lands, in favor able seasons, but as a rule, I would sow the seed in March, and by it self. Lucerne has no superior if properly put in and well enough manured, ami will last a life time, but dont let a hoof over touch lt. It can be cut five times and some times six in a season, every thirty days from tho middle of April until Fall. Hut to succeed, the land must bo very rich. I have tried all these grasses, and If I can induce one farmer to incvoase his grass crop, I shall be paid for my work. Cross HUI Township Club. Tho Cross Hill Township Cen-J trol Farmers' Club met at Cross? Hill, Saturday, July 8d, to consider the advisability of suggesting a ticket to be subjected to the Pri mary Election. The saino dele gates who represented this club before were re-elected. After some discussion, the follow ing resolution was adopted: Resolved, That we are opposed to the Fanners'Convention making any nominations or suggesting anv names to be submitted to the pri mary election. The following preamble and reso lutions were also adopted: WHERE AS, great apprehension prevails in the minds of a few mal contents that great harm to the democratic party w ill h.- the inevi table result of the Farmers' Or ganization, sind to relieve the minds thus disturbed and to set at rest forever such false delusions, we again and again protest against any such pretended and rediculous propositions and claim fealty to only one political party. Therefore be it Resol red, 1. We do most earnest ly endorse and reiterate our alle giance to the democratic party, re membering as we do the toil, labor and sacrifice made for its redemp tion in 1870, and recognize it to be our paramount duty to sustain it with our lives and property, if nec essary. 2. Wo will not support any can didate who opposer the true prin ciples of tho democratic party; neither will wo vote for any can didate who is not in sympathy with the farmers' organization and their reasonable demands for a less ex pensive .overnment and bettor protection against unjust and op pressive laws, and especially laws levying tribute upon the unpro tected, and upon the estates of the dead. fl. Wo disclaim and denounce any selfish or class privileges, hut de mand it as a right, that the many -?ball not bo subordinated to the few, and made subject lo unjust legislation, and for once we an nounce our freedom of thought, freedom of speech and freedom of action. The (dub adjourned to meet at the call of tho president. It. N. CUNINOH AM, President. lt. A. AUSTIN, Sec'y. Roch Bridge Pic-nle. JCdltor Laurens A dre rt i ter : DEAR SIR:-The festive season having arrived, the crops laid by, ofllces seem to be making vain scorch to lind some one who is wil ling to f.ll of H ce, and though we are not dry like Lauronsville, still we are cheerful. On the 2nd inst, the exhibition ol' Kock bridge school which is taught by Miss Zoline lat Horde, and ibo annual Sunday school picnic, were celebrated and as usual, quite a crowd were in at tendance, at eleven oclock ibo ex orcises were opened with music by tlie pupils, then followed recitations of poetry, ami humorous dialogues Interspersed with songs, which were very entertaining and excited considerable laughter. The house was prettily decorated with wreaths and gai lands, w Idell added to the cheerfulness of the situation ?md Ihr wholcoxhlhil reflected cred it on the Teacher and pupils, as each acted well their part. After partaking of a splendid dinner, and an hour of social intercom se, the audience was invited to return to the house to listen to an address to he delivered by Hov. s. H. Fulton, which was tull of good advice, not only to Ibo children, bul to nil pres ent, and thus ended another pleas ant day to be stored in t be memory w ith the green spots of life. vivi-: LA KOCK BRI na io. A Notuble Gavel. Referring to tin closing proceed ings of the Coronal Conference of M. I-:, ('bundi .South, the Richmond (Va.) Dispatch says: "Bishop Mc Tyeire w as recipient of a curious gift. It was a gavel made from the ire?; that grew by the grave of stonewall Jackson. Dr. Langorty bad t he t be inst ruinent made. Its history is worthy of record, lu 1864 a gentleman in Cincinnati sent though the lines n twig of paulonta imperktlia to Col J. T. L. Preston, of Gen. T. J, .Jackson's stall", with the request that it be planted by the tomb ol' the Con federate warrior in the cemetery at Lexington, Va. ll m ado rapid growth, and in years disturbed tho modest mound. In IMS 1 Mrs. .lack son directed Its removal. The sex ton opened the earth, and the com pany present found that the roots liad gone directly to the collin, and em braced, by curious curves ned bondings, tho body of the dead champion of the South. The gavel Was made from wood nourished hy tue mighty ?lead, and holding in its libres the dust of the matchless hero." An Enemy to tho runners. (Prom tho Abbeville Pres? and Haulier.) Our neighbor, the Pickens Sen tinel, does not seem to be much of a farmer's paper. It says nothing about sending ti farmer to Congress. It proposes, on the other hand If Judge Cot bran is elected, to fill his place by a lawyer, ard it even goes so far as to propose to elect tho cir? cult solicitor from Ibo ranks Ol the lawyers. This thing of giving tho farmers no show ing nt all ls great ly to be depreciated. There is not a farmer on tho bench. A? the far mers constitute 7A per cent, of tin? Wealth und population of the State, this manifest Injustice must be ap parent to all. if Judge Cothran is elected to Congress his place cer tainly ought to lui filled by a farm er. Wo can name tho farmer. If our contemporary does not find one in IMckens. We are in for n funner Judgo one time. -Curious in the statistics of births is the fact that there ls al ways a larger number of boys than trlrls. The nronorMon varies from -It la estimated that twenty-five acres of grass land are necessary to keep an animal the year round in Arizona. The total acreage of the Territory is about 18,000,000. On this basis, it is easy to estimate its capacity for cattle-raising. But a serious drawback is water. This will have to be supplied by artesian wells, if at all. As yet, only about half of the grazing area is occupied. Ahead of all others! Pelham? Chill Specific bioko Chills in my family when everything else failed. T? P. PITTS, Saluda, S. C. "I lune tried Pelhams Chill Ppeolflo 111 several ease? and have found it invaria bly a positive remedy flor Chills and Fe ver and therefore recommend it. Tl I OS. V. WICKER, Jalapa, S. C. . So say they nil. For salo by all Drug" gists. NOTICE! ALL Overseers of Public High ways are hereby directed to call out their hands and work and put said Publie Highways in good traveling condition; as from the heavy rains said Highways are In bad condition, und the Supervi sors of each Township should have said Highways improved at as early a time us they well eau. J. W. LITTLE, Chm. B. n. Ct CLINTON C OL LE GE. OLilJSTTOTSr, S. O. Full course of study in Mathe matics, Classics and Sciences; ulso Preparatory Department. Expen ses very reasonable. Next session begins Sept. 22, 1886. For Catalogue or other Informa tion address ROBERT P. SMITH, A. M., President. July 11, 1880 lt FOR SALE. Two Fino Milch Cows For Salo. Ap ply to R. W. MILNER. J.J. Fl.ess. j. \v. KRHOVSOIf. NEW FIRM. The old firm of Boyd, Pluss ? CO. having dissolved by mutual con sent, the undersigned have formed a co-partnership and will keep a full Stock of Family Groceries and "Imitation Supplies. Weare also Agts. for Waudo Fer tilizer and Adla I'hospate. IWT Mr. Pluss. in behalf of tho old Firm, takes this opportunity to extend his thanks for past favors, and now solicits for the new firm, a liberal patronage. Our friends will please notice that we occupy the handsome brick building of Mr. G. K. Little, on the corner of .Main and Harper Streets, when* we will be glad to welcome them. PLUSH & FERGUSON. Laurens, S. C., Jan. 2f>, 188(1. Mr. D. M. Patton Informed TllK ADV Kim? KR that be would hand 111 an Advertisement, if he lived. Fie has not handed in said Adver tisement, so wc are uneasy about Mr. Patton. ' OUR SPECIALTIES ?V, IN I SUMMER FURNITURE! Refrigerator from.* 7 (to to $ MOO Mosquito NHs room. ~> 00 to 10 00 Canvas and wiro Cots from. 1 fit) to o 00 Lounges from. * W to 50 00 Chairs, ull kinds, from. 40c. to 40 00 A Nice Cane Chair.. 70 JWH Large Can?? Seat and Ha'k Hockers. _ .* 00 Lawn and Piazza Chairs from. ' 20 to ? 00 ltattan Hockers from.. 8 00 to 8 00 Spring Beds, all kinds, from.I 00 to 10 00 FEATHERS and M A T11 ESS KS-All tirades. PARLOR SUITS from $35 to $500. Host WALNUT SUIT in the world, with Toilet, 10 pieces for $."?0. 00 Our stock ls is immenee. Manufacturers are advancing prices from f> to 20 per cent Come now and take advantage of LOW PRICES. FLEMING & BOWLES, AUGUSTA, GA. #State#0f#S0?th*?ar0lina7# COUNTY O F LAU RENS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON SENSE. Long Credit, vs. Spot Cash. PERSONALLY appeared Long Credit, and on due examination affirmed that on this as on former dates, Spot Cash has fully demonstrated to the public, the economy of buy ing Fancy Dry doods, Notions and Millinery of him. Secondly, And is verified by by his offering bis Spring and Sum mer Stock at 20 per cent below tho market vulue. This is therefore to cito you to the fact in the foregoing ease. gJEf Take duo notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Thirty days will bo allowed for answer. W. H. Gilkerson. SPOT CASH, Attornep, Office nt the Emporfum. F ll ll NIT U R E, F LI RN IT U R E ! Minter A' Jamieson's Furniture Palace is the place where you can buy the best Furniture CU KA PEST. Just think of it : All Walnut Suit, lo pieces, one-fourth marble, for only $20.00j worth in market $3o.()0. Very llnndsomo Walnut Marble top suit, ten pieces, for only $40.00. Mohair Plush Parlor Suit, Walnut frame, for only 32./10. Hockers, with Carpet seat and back, for only $1.75, Neat set Chairs for only $2.7"?. "W? -will not io? undersold. C?mplete Stock Matresses Hod Springs. Also Cai pels and Hugs Choxp fur Cash* WU deliver Furniture on the ti. L. A s. H. R. between GI roon wood and Hpnrtanburg frei? of charge. S P R I N GI ! S P R I N G ! ! Our Spring Stock of I>ry doods, Dress doods, Ladies', dents', Misses und Children Shoes and Slippers hus just arrived, and at prriccs lower than ever before. Our Stock of Dress doods and White goods is complete, and at prices wo Defy Competition. Wo sell the .lames Moans $3.00 Shoe, also Chas I leiser Shoes, both of which, WO warrant every pair. Don't forget hat we ur?' Ifeodqunters for Shoes and Slippers, ami Ladies Dress Goods and White Goods. Also, Ready made Clothing. MINTER <Sc JAMIESON, Leaders OF LOW Prices. The Big Eagle! If you. wish -bo see ?iim, eerie! Towy grooeries low for Oash, oa.ll eut J. E. Cooper & Co's. Highest Prices -petici for Ooaaritry DPro?J/uoe, Hieles, <ScO. eut J. li. COOPER & CO. TO FARMERS! .J. E. WUK ES, Ag?nt for LAURENS COUNTY, Wholesale andRotall. UNDEH THE BEHDELLA HOTEL, LACUP/'H S. C. J?