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"Vol. II.
OKANGEBURG, S. C? FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1880.
ISTo. 85.
Darlington Dots.
Editors Orangeburg Democrat :
Eauly's Cross Roa?s, Aug-. G.
As the editor always follows the
fashion of writing whenever ho takes
an excursion away from home, per
haps a few notes will be acceptable
from this county, as I have seen
nothing concerning it in the papers.
Every out-going train being now la
den with" passengers off for a summer
tour, it was not surprising to sec Or
nngeburg so well represented on the
30th of last month, Glenn Springs,
Greenville and Hcndersonviile being
their principal destinations. The at
tractions in the capital arc not so
much appreciated while the moun
tains are seen in the dim perspective,
but the friends and associations of
other days clustering around alma
matrcy rendered my stay in Columbia
very enjoyable. The State House
was the lonliest place I saw, as only
an occasional politician was visible
lingering in the cool passage-way or
reclining on the steps idly watching
the few loiterers who were inspecting
the monument. Some small degree
of excitement attendad the ride on
the Wilmington, Columbia and Au
gusta Railroad, which left at five
o'clock P. M. It was discovered that
there was a lunatic in the same coach,
and it would have been difficult to de
cide just then which of the passengers
was from the as3*lum. The conductor
soon appeased our fears by saying he
was quite used to it, as mad men and
penitentiary convicts were frequent
travelers on his train, though he usu
ally secured them as baggage". Apart
from Ulis the seventy mile ride lo
Timmonsville was devoid of interest.
This town, though small and some
what unfavorably located, is one of
the plcasanlest places I have ever
visited. The inhabitants have not
merely a local reputation for their so
cial and hospitable traits, but their
meiitsarc known and appseciated far
and wide. Indeed, this county gene
rally, hears off the palm in these re
spects. It is very thickly settled,
and is hard to excel in its social ad
vantages, the present week affording
an opportunity to display them effec
tively. The Floral Fair and Joint
Summer Meeting of the State Grange
and Agricultural Societies drew dis
tinguished visitors from all parts of
tha State, but, sud to relate, Orauge
burg was not represented at the meet
ing. The Graugcrs certainly missed I
the opportunity of visiting the liuestj
farming section of the country, the
Fee Dee belt being justly celebrated
for its productions. A prominent
and successful citizen gave me 6omc
surprising statistics concerning the
values of cotton lands and the pro
gress in the county. How would our
farmers fancy paying from $20 to ?30
per acre for their lands? Real estate
has increased 50 per cent., in choice
sections 100 per cent., in the last few
years. A tract in this vicinity re
cently soid on the sheriff's block at
$21 per acre cash. Some of the visi
tors from the Piedmont belt were ex
ceedingly surprised to nee such a
thriving condition of affairs. A
granger from the mountains asserted
seriously that he thought Darlington
and Orangeburg was the land of alli
gators, rattlesnakes and mosquitors,
where it was impossible to live out
one's natural life, for if these did not
destroy, fever and ague would cer
tainly cut short our days. He exspect
od to find a wilderness, the inhabi
tants living in log houses and run
ning one house power on their farms ;
instead he discovered a blooming
garden, healthy intelligent people,
handsome residences, and rich lands
in a high state of cultivation. His
first morning was characteristic.
'Springing out of bed in great trepida
tion, lie started his Consrade, rnd
roused the household by his assertion
that a rattlesnake had attacked him
whilo asleep. An investigation en
sued, rcsu'ting in the discovery of a
playful kitten purring cosily on his
council. Will not somebody from
Ornngcburg attend the next meeting
and correct theso erroneous impres
sions?
It is a better idea to bold a Floral
Fair in mid-summer, I think, than in
carl}' spring, because then merchants
and farmers, as woll as thoso in tho
professional field, would have more
leisure to attend. Hero it is moroof
a fruit exhibition?a grand annual
picnic, for when the pvemiums are
awarded at noon, a general distribu
tion of fruit nnd flowers takes plnco ;
everybody goes and all seem to par
ticipate heartily in the effort to make
it a success, and consequently all en
joy the occasion very much. Besides
tho largo attendance* from the town
and county, several excursion traius
brought a large number of visitors
from Suniter; Marion, Mailboro, Co
lumbia and North Carolina. The
buildings are finely situated in the
midst of an oak grove, the main hall
being very extensive, with piazzas on
three sides, which *wero constantly
thronged with an endless procession
of gay piomennders. The elegant
costumes worn by the ladies, the
lovely flowers, the sweet strains of
music, the fine display of handsome
cquippages made a bright and festal
scene on this joyous anniversary.
The famous Gully Campmeeting
lias just closed. The place is the
most beautiful I have ever seen. The
centre of the ground is occupied by
a large stark' and a handsome church,
the tents are not numerous, one side
of the square being vacant. This,
however, is literally packed willi the
vehicles of the large throngs who
come in the day, morning or after
noon, and return home after evening
services. The ground is kept, as
white, smooth and neat as a private
yard, and the cemetery on one side is
in perfect order. Rev. D. D. Duntz
ler, the pastor in charge, was assisted
by Messrs. Stoll, Hodges, Pequoa,
Simons, Beasley, Richardson, Ariel,
McKoy, Mr. Henderson, a Presbyte
rian minister from Canada, and oth
ers. On Monday afternoon a blind
lady of Clarendon County, educated
at Cedar Springs Institute, lectured,
sang, accompanying herself on the
organ, and rend axtracts from the
Bible. Her lecture, or oddiesB rath
er, excited a great deal of curiosity.
Riding out is a favorite pastime dur
ing the progress of the meeting, that
is, between services; and the sur
rounding roads afford beautiful
drives, for one ? j visit the mineral
spring, see the charming land of
Lydia, in another direction, or drive
to the famous Cash-Shannon duelling
ground. Mioncn Etta.
Composting.
Editors Orangeb?rg Democrat: *
In the last issuo of Tni: Demo
crat, "An observer" comments upon,
and dissents from the views of Dr.
Summers in regard to the manage
ment of manure. The views of both
are, in great measure, correct. Ma
nure for crops, as early planted field
crops, tho rapid growth nnd early
maturity of which, is not particularly
desirable, should unquestionably be
allowed to remain in tho stalls where
made until the tjmo for hauling it in
to the field. The composting of it in
that case, would be a waste of both
time and labor* Manure however, for
crops having only a limited time in
which to grow and mature, making
rapid growth and early nfaturity on
that account, a matter of very great
importance, should by all means bo
composted, and thorough bo decom
posed before being applied ; though
under no circumstances should ma
nure be composted without the addi
tion to the heap In forning it, of an
occasional layer of some good absor
bent and retainor of ammornin, as
plaster, charcoal, swamp muck, clay
or earth, the pile to be completed
with a covering of the same maternl.
This done, there need bo no fear of
the loss of ammonia. The substan
ces named.as absorbents, should be
thoroughly pulverized before being
used, and in a comparatively dry
state. A. G. S.
If tho candidalo has not been to
your house, you must live in a yory
out of-thc way place. If you wish to
see him, let him know that fact, and
I ho will call on you promptly.
An Address.
To the Colored Voters of the County
of Orangeburg:
As we nro now approaching the ovo
of another general election, it is pro
per that wo should address you oil
the issues of the day, in order that
you may be informed of the views we
entertain, and of the candidates whom
wo propose for your support.
It is unnccccssary to remind you
of the improved and prosperous con
dition of our County under Democrat
ic administration. Four years ago,
the County was almost bankrupt, the
school system was breaking down
under the load of debt that was the
result of injudicious and dishonest use
of the school moneys, by which the
teachers of the County were being
robbed of an education. Distrust and
discord existed between white and
colored people, on account of politi
cal differeuees, the result of the evil
advice of designing men, who gave
you false counsels, in order to gain
your votes for themselves and give
them offices in which they could use
the public moneys for their own ad
vantage. And when the Democrat
ic Farty at that time, under the lead
ership of Gen Hampton, called upon
the good and respectable voters of the
State, both white and colored, to tise
up and restore the Slate to honest
government and prosperity and peace
the Republican officeholders told yon
that the Democratic party intended
to deprive the colored people of their
rights before the law, and even to
deprive them of their freedom. But
it was in vain that the cnomies of
good and honest home governmeut
sought to hold their ill gotten and
ill used power. Their administration
had grown to be a stench in the nos
trils of all honest men, both white
and colored'. It was the will of God
that such wickedness should no lon
ger prosDgrL.jp our?Jiand. .By the
votes of both white and colored peo
ple of our state, the cause of reform
was carried to a glorious victory.
And what has been the result ? The
people of our County have been liv
ing in harmony and peace ; our indus
trious eflbi ts for the support of our
selves and our children have been re
warded by a kind Providence with
success; and we have enjoyed the
fruits of our labors, under our own
vine and fig-tree, with none to molest
us and make us afraid : our children
have had better school, and their
teachers have been better paid, and
have had more heart in their work.
You, our colored fellow-citizens, are
gradually seeing your way to homes
of your own, where you can raise up
your children around yon, and feel
assured of good instruction for them,
by which they may grow up good and
intelligent citizens.
These are the results of Democrat
ic government; and it is our purpose
in the future to continue them to you
and to der even more than has been
already done. Jn the last four years
the Count}' and School funds had
heavy debts to meet, which were con
tracted before the Democratic party
camo into power ; but a large part of
these debts has been paid, and there
fore wq can do more hereafter tlinn
we have already done All this has
heen accomplished with lighter taxes
than were paid before. Now, the
question which we put to you is this :
Do you want a return of the old times
when the men who held office put
upon the country the burden of
heavy taxes and then stole the mon
ey and defrauded the p tulle? Many
of you have t:txes to pay on your pro
perty, which you have acquired by
your honest toil; you can feel for
yourselves the benefit of good govern
ment in making your taxes lighter,
and thus helping you to improve in
your wordly means. And again : Do
you want to sec discord and distur
bance and distrust among our people
white and colored? We know that
you will any thai you do not want these
things. Then wo say to you, Come
with us; cheerfully join with us, and
! let us all work together for our eoui
I mon good.
When we eny to you, that our
principles' nro safety to your rights
security to your homes, maintaining
law and order in tho community, edu
cation to your children ; we speak to
you confidently, and ? point to the
candidates who have been put forth
as our standard bearers. We have
nominated for President a distinguish
ed General of the Union Army, Win
field Scott Hancock, who, from the
beginning of the war to its end Risked
bis life on the field of battle for the
cause of the Union, a man who has
the confidence of the whole country,
North and South, and against whom
no one can say a word of discredit.
On our State Ticket, we have put
in nomination for Governor, Johnson
Ilngood, of Bnrnwell, who waselectde
to a State office on the samo ticket
with General Hampton in 1876, nnd
holds tho /same views, and support the
same platform as were advocated by
General Hampton in Iiis public utter
ances and in ins career as General and
Senator. The rest of the State Tick
et is composed of gentlemen, all of
whom ore likewise in sympathy with
the same principles,- and mos,t of
whom served in State offices during
Governor Harapton't term as Gover
nor, ably supported him in his ad
ministration.
In this Congressional District we
have nominated for Congress M. P.
O'Connor, who has distinguished him
self in his past career, and is tho au
thor of the Hill to compensate the
colored people for the money that was
stolen from them by the Freed men's
Saving Bank, thus showing his care
and altcntiOD to your interests.
For Solicitor, wc have nominated
again W. St. Julien Jervey, whom
yon have often seen in the Court
House, conducting the business in ins
hands with ability and skill, in order
that violations of the law may be pun
ished^ an^tue peace_and good order
of the County be maintained.
We feel satisfied that we are going
to be victorious in this campaign, and
we invite you to unite wish us, and
share in our triumph. To those who
have been witli us in the pa?t, we need
say nothind moro than that we trust
you will not be enticed into backslid
ing by tho words of men who have
proven themselves false prophets in
the past; and to those who are now
undecided, we say that at tho North,
numbers of Republicans in every part
of the country arc rallying to the sup
port of Hancock and English, who
wiil be tho next President aud Vice
Pre8ident of tho United States; and
n all parts of the State, and
more especially in tho County of
Barnwcll, which is Gen. Hagood's
own County, the colored people are
organizing Hancock and Hogond
Clubs, and are earnest nnd hearty in
their support of the candidates of the
party of honesty, good government,
harmony, union, and peace.
By order of the Demacratic Coun
ty Committee.
SAMUEL DIBBLE.
County Chaimian.
Not Any.
The well-known musical composer,
Wagner, has magnanimously offered
to come to America provided music
loving people on this side will guar
antee him the moderate sum of one
million dollars. We are really grate
ful, Richard, for the offer, but just now
funds are a little "close," and wc shall
be compelled to worry along for a
while longer without the light of your
countenance.
There were two successful elope
ments in Charlotte last Sunday. A
years experience will satisfy the par
ties that there i? sometimes luck in
leisure, especially in matters of that
kind.
The Hampton Guardian closed its
first volume on the L'lth inst, Bro
ther McSweeny is an'able journalist,
nnd gets up on*; of the best papers in
tho State. Wo wish the (t'tiardiun
continued prosperity.
?StmcninE for the Demochat.
Vidette's Reply to Picket.
Editors Orangeburg Democrat:
Outpost, S. C, Aug. 21, 1880.
II is just u3 I thought it would be.
Just as soon as "Picket" finds out
that there is somebody ahead of
him?nearer to the enemy?ho moves
up himself. lie hears the ring of a
rifle from the "outpost" and now we
have Iiis random shots from the same
station. Well, "Picket," you will
remember that I did not insinuate
that you were deficient in "tiger
blood, but that your mexpenencc was
accountable for your indiscretion.
Your movement to the front is in
harmony with the diagnosis that I
mado of your case. You are in the
ranJcs. Thal I know, veteran or no
veteran, for if officers do picket
duty they are generally back with the
reserve, and not have rifles to be fir
ing mound promiscuously. You de
sire promotion and hence you move
further to the front, hoping that, you
may be tendered a sword for gallant
conduct. You will see that I have
given your conduct tho most favora
ble interpretation, for it admits of
another. For instnnce. We are on
the eve of a general engagement in
which many must fall. A slight
wound brings a furlough. Tho enemy
have sharp-shooters with globe-sights
on their rifles. A random shot is fir
ed by a picket. The location of that
point is marked and watched by the
sharpshooters, then a slight exposure
of the picket, and then?a furlough !
Now the weight of the evidence in the
way you are acting is in favor of the
furlough theory' still I render the
verdict in favor of promotion.
Refore this reaches your sight, the
battle will be over. Some officers
must fall in the struggle. If you'
survive, then there is a chance for
you. If you fail now, why your only
course is to keep to the front. Lead
the charge and after awhile virtue and
valor will be ruitahly rewarded.
1 am not going to "desert my post,"
and I am going to "stay in my place."
It is a good glace, and?"don't you
forget it"?nobody is fighting for it.
It is full of exposuro and danger and
often the scene of many heated con
tests. Sometimes I am forced to re
treat, I admit, but I always advance
agatu and contend for my former po
sition. Fighting?always fighting?
for promotion, but not to offlee, but to
a high position in the hearts of my
fellow-soldiers.
You arc mistaken when you think
I turn my back on the enemy to
watch you. I am watching the enemy
and listening to your racket, and
wondcriug if that fellow will have
any amunilion left when the charge
comes on. You might have to go to
the rear to get amunilion at that very
time. Did yon ever think of that?'
And don't you know that that is the
time when commissions for gallantry
are falling around, and some one else
might pick up yours? Fighting for
a commission is not u fourth of July
display of fireworks, It is active,
close, energetic work.
"Vidette's" "pet idea" is . not a
safe place, as "Picket" seems to think.
"Vidette's" "pet idea" is a fair show.
He does want it to be safe so far as
his btfk is concerned. It is enough
for hiin to have to tuke caro of his
front. If he falls, he wants the blow
to come from the enemy* That is
his privilege n_nd duty. But his buck
is exposed to the picket line. The
"grand army does not fire at random"
and the pickets feel safe, especially
with "us vidcttos" in fron*, of them.
Rut now "Picket*' as you have come
out on the line with me you cnu pop
away as much as you like.
I know it is good tactics to nim low
when you see what you arc shooting
at nud know it to he the enemy, and
my advice was given to you to aim
high because I thought you wanted to
hit the enemy, and \ know notaing
less than an angle of forty-five de?
grces could carry your ball to one.
Now since you are well out to the
front, tnko a lleld-glass review ofyour
surroundings; note nil tho strategic
points and advance slowly und
snrcly until your capture every point r
necessary to carry the whole field by
a grand charge. Save your powder
and your "caps" too until yon can see
the white of the enemy's eyes, then
every shot will tell. ju&
And now in conclusion, if you
should find yourself out of amanilion
and have to go to the rear oh Wcdnco- j
day when the general* engagement
tukes place, and thus lose the promo
tion for gallantry which you seele, then
you will acknowledge that ray advice
was timely and good and regret that *
you had not heeded my voico of ad
monition.
On the other hand, if yon have am
anition on that day, don't shoot be*J
fore the enemy gel's in sight. Beet?
serve your fire and let every crack of
your rifle bring down your man. and
when the smoka of the battlo clears
off from over the fieldMook around for'J
that officer who has the pla:e you
want and lake of his uniform and put
it on yourself?if he is hilled.' And
when you get them on walk out and
show yourself to Vidette.
-i?? ?. uj ?
A Romantic Tragedy.
About five on Tuesday afternoon
K. E. Paikhurst, a young lewycr of
Bath, N. Y., shot and ki.led Fannie :
Howell, daughter of a prominent mer- ^
chant there, and ki led himself. They
were married about four years ago, ~
but Ihcy never lived together, a legal
separation taking place immediately 1
after the marriage. The tragedy took
place in a room in the Nicblos House
where the two went' but a few "ine-'u
ments before the shootFrigV' *Thef'l
young man and woman belonged to '
tho best families in the-place, and
quite a romance is connected' Hritn1''
their lives.- Six or seven years 'ago!?
tliey were married at a picnic, but
{ a rent 3 interfered, and the courts de- ?
clared the marriage null and void.
Since arriving at age Parkhurat 'd'e- ?
sired a re-marriage, but the girlV
parents objected, and ill-feeling was
engendered. On Tuesday ParkharaV
again tried to persuade her to live with
him, and upon her refusal drew a
revolvt shooting her and then him
self. The tragedy proves to be one
of more peculiar romance than was
supposed. Parkhurst had never wav
ered in his passionate lovo for her
since the lime of their clandestine
marriage and subsequent separation
when sixteen years of age. During the
intervening seven years he had fre
quently endeavored by persuasion to
convince the beautiful and accomplish*
ed Fannie to ignore her parents' in
junction against renewed associations
and intimacy with him, but, although
she was still passionately fond of
young Paikhurst, she dreaded her
parent's displeasure and never dared
to meet him openly. Since the dis
covery of the two, immediately fol
lowing Hie murder and suicide, tho
placid smile which remained on the
dead girl's countenance has been fully
aCCOURt?d for in n onto found lie ihn
coroner iu one of Parkhurst's pocket?.
It was written by the young man and
read thus: "If we cannot live togeth
er, we can die together, and may
God forgive us if we have done,
wrong.
Gek. W. J. Smith, Republican, ad
vised the negroes Cayleville, Tenn.,
in n public speech last week "to quit
spending their money for whisky, to-i
bocco, cigars and gew-gaws, bm to
save it and buy'powder, shot, guns
and pistols with which to defend
themselves in this election."
The owner of a pair of bright eye*
says tbat the prettiest compliment elm
over received camo from a child of
four years. The little fellow, after
looking intently at her 'eyes a mo
ment, inquired, naively : "Arc your
eyea new ones?"'
Dakiel Dougherty, on I is arrival at
I the White Sulphur Springs on Friday
last, was tendered a reception by t ho
guests. He was wined, dined and
danced as the wan who nominated the
next President,
