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Imt " J "THE tribute. , .? A fUfeLlBHUO EVEW wt*UNK8DAY,-A.V 8?" UUAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, BYW.M. FRENCH, A rAPKll FOB THE PEOPLE, Independent in Politics. IEKMS s One Year, & OO ML Muuth.i, . . . . . 1 OO ADVERTISING RATES: i rtr8qu?r<>, flmt liiMrtlon . . . Si OO j _ ? ?| 1 nrvulIU UlBUI'tlOU, VO Hpecial contracts made with yearly advertiser#. Address all coinmunlcations to TltK THlliCNK UKAUFOBT, 8. C. Tax Tit lose. We are apprised that there are between t ix aDd seven hundred thousand dollars .n the treasury of the United States still unclaimed and unappropriated the procecils of the sale of real estate in St. Helena Parish sold under the operation of the direct tax acts levied by uct of Congress during the war upon the insurec.tlonary States. The burden of the whole tax fell upon the inhabitants of the Sea Islands of the coast. The titles to real estate so acquired at tax sales whether conducted according to tho law or not re moat unsatisfactory, resting upon technicalities and constructions most disadvantageous to present holders as they are without benefit to original owners. We ncrer have been among the number of those who were willing to look upon our great government in the light of real estate brokers of captured property, and considered it only one of the casualties resulting from the exigencies of the times lhat ere this some measures of relief foi t hose who become unhappily despoiled of t heir homes has not been suggested by the government to partially indemnify _ J ix not to reinstate somewhat those property holders, who from their situation were the earliest and greatest sufferers by l?y the war. We think as a matter of bare justice as well as a matter calculated to place this section of the state upon an equal footing in the establishment of a well founded prosperity, that the permanency of these tax titles should be settled beyond a pcradventure, and satisfying the former owners by the payment of a monied value equitably adjusted upon the basis of their assessment value before the war and upon condition of ill ?ir renunciation and quit claim in favor uf the present occupants. Our Representatives in congress should see to this among the first < hjocts which should engage attention and we recommend a liberal and comprehensive policy in the framing of a bill for the protection of each and every interest involved in the issue which recommends itself to 1 every sentiment of justice, equity magnanimity and public policy. There is scarcely one of the original owners who would net prefer being indemnified for their property thus virtually confiscated, rather than to have [any part returned and under existing conditions it does seem that a most satisfactory adjustment and compromise might be effected in the | intermit ^ ?>' T"- * ?? an. ??e nope that our representatives in Congress will industriously labor for a speedy arrangement of so important a matter. THE COMPTROLLEB-GENEBALSHIP. The people will soon be called upon to elect one to fill the office of Comptroller General, made vacant by the elevation of Judge Ifoge to Congress. In view of the importance and responsibility of the position and of the delicate trusts that it po scsses, we hope that a fit, experienced, and thoroughly capable candidate be placed before the people by the dominant party. We precoma of course, that there is no chance for the election of any one outside the republican fold, but there is no reason why in deference to public sentiment and to smooth the asperities of mere party r?*cor, that an onobjectionab'e candidate be proposed for the c ncentraiion of all classes whose interests are so materially involved. The office was abolished once by the Bcott administration, and the incumbent Edwin F. Gary a true and tried man was legislated out because he could not be made the pliant tool of the corrupt ring. IU> mote honest and capable officer could be found and his claims might justly be asserted in the spirit of reform. On account of the experiences necessary to constitute a nonular K w " ? .fttocr, we tit ink that its duties could best l? discharged by some one whose services i-> the Auditor's department hare been k characterised by fidelity and fitness. Any County Auditor whose accounts and balances hare been unezceptionably correct, and untampered with by the late admini (ration it would soent might be regarded as proof against fraud and corruption t -at might threaten its integrity. Socli ? record would bp sufficient eulogiuin in ^liepe trying times of the honesty and integrity of any public office r found correct J T all his details of pi ' btuineiw. Tn this connection a s have heard it | atuted, tnat, the Auditor's of an i a r - jv jomom .? Laurens County, of which Judge Cullcu Lurk is Auditor, have been most particularly well kept and satisfactorily adjusted and we are glad to make note of it. If such is the case, let the verdict of the people be: " Tbou hast been faithful over few things, I make thee ruler ovar many things." Our support is already vouchsafed to honesty, iut-egrity, capability and fitness. So mote it be. Itultlmorc, Port lloyal nncl Havuniiiili. It gives us great pleasure to chronicle the establishment upon a Arm busis of a line of steamers from Port Royal to Baltimore. Wo would presume to suggest, however, the idea if it has not prompted itself the increased advantages which might accrue if this line were made to proceed to Havana, touching at our port both ways as the steamers from New York find it profitable to do, hcnco to Femandina. A weekly line hence to Fluvanna in addition to the mail subsidy that wpuld be unhesitatingly granted would render such a route one of the most profitable that could be conceived. But for the disastrous delays incident off the bar of Charleston, the line of mail steamers that formerly plied to that port from Havanna would have been a pecuniary success. Impeded by no such drawbacks at this port the regularity and expeditiousness iucumbent upon the mail service need never be interferred with or delayed for want even of a pilot which arc unnecessary luxuries upon a bar with thirty or thirty-five feet of water, and a straight passage to the docks. Cheap Transportation Convention. ExGov. P. K. Scott, of Richland ; Mai. B. D. Townscnd, of Marlboro; Andrew Simmons, Esq., of Charleston, Gen. J. VV. Harrison, of Anderson ; Hon. John Winsmith, of Spartanburg ; S. S. Solomonp, Esq., of Charleston ; W. J. Magrath, of Charleston are appointed delegates to represent this state in the convention "to promote cheap transportation in tin United States," which convention will be held in the city of Richmond, Va., ou the first Monday in December, 1874. Got. Moses in appointing the above delegation entirely ignored the claims of Port Royal, which above all otlu-r seaport towns in our State should have been represented. When he or oth< r Republican candidates want votes they never 1 ose sight of Beaufort, snd Port Royal ar.d they are busy and loud .mouthed in professions of interest and attsnlnripni fnr thiB otherwise neglected quarter. We hope it will not be likewise with his successor, who has Jsuckcd this orange and will now throw the rind away. Fleus. It is said that when a fox is very much troubled with fleas, he goes into the next pool with a little lock of wool in his mouth and keeps his body under water u ntil the vera in get into the wool; after which he quits the wool and diving leaves his tormentors to shift for themselves, and get their livelihood where they can. If Governor Clian.berlain will learn wisdom from the fox and get rid of the dirty insects that threat on to infest and prey upon his gubernatorial prerogative, the ablution might not ouly drown the creatures that expect to inhabit him, but cleanse him from dark suspiciousWill he cro under ? Now that the tide of Northern travel is turni ng southward to the balmy climate of Florida the rcuie via the Port Royal Steamers from New York unie tlu a ifcst and mod agreeable for tourists Much of the travel tbatjhas been in the habit of passing thro' end lingering a few days in Charleston in previous years wilj be prevented from doing soon account ef the prevalence of so fatal a form of diph thcria as wou'd almost forbid entry much less tarrying in rs limits over night. At this point the tourist would have a choice of routes lithcr by continuing the passage on to Feruandina where the same steamers proceed, or by rail upon Jthe Port Roya' Railroad to Savannah and in time to connect with trains fur Florida, and that too without running the risk of laying over a night in |Savannah where probably the same malignant dijearc prevails aa in Charleston. The advantages of this route should l<e fully impressed, fhe steamers on this line are moderate'}comfortable, but of course the rate of passage is considerably less. TbeN. Y. Financial Ckroniclo "-ays: ? *' The tax rate in South Carolina and Florida is seventy cents?thirty cents higher than in Georgia and twenty cents higher than in any of the other Sou: hern States. The highrst rate in the Noith is paid by the Republican State of Kov&da, and the lowest in the Democratic fetatoof Connecticut. In the former it is one hun -a? i -a s. 1- * - * ureu hiiu iwci?c ana a nail, au<l in tlic latter ten cent*. Xhe alxive mu.-t be a mistake, we paid about 20 mills l.nt year and the tax in this county thia year is $1.74 on the $100 eo that we are ahead of any Northern State. Bat theii the people J are satisfied if they can earn enough 'during the year to support their honest and intelligent St te Government, and the tax collector, only aells out the poor nn&honeat colored man that votes the regular . republican ticket atraight. Tonthonhb reported to be short? Canning fruit ia railed a " put ub job w by llit PitUhuig fonder. . r ' i.iMa s TU..VX?i^Ul\ 1NU. Oocc mote the Nation 03 Thursday la poured forth its prayerful utterance i obedience to Executive proclamatioi While we could not but feel that a day < "fasting, humiliation and prayer," woul have been more appropriate to and coi sonant with the condition of the poop of South Carolina, we were content n? to dwell upon the past in sackcloth ail ashes, but with cheerful walk and chari able way, wc joined the multitude 1 ron/lni* tKnn'ro .vuv*v> vuuu .\0 kiiab IIIU X U LI 11 U bCCUlt' gilded with some hope and promise. V\ returned thanks that a new era was prol ably dawning upon the whole countr Realizing that improvement in Soul Carolina must come by Btreak of ligh nlng or by some similar interposition < Providence, we look forward for eac succeeding thanksgiving day to bring \ nearer the consummation of our hope, i the establishment of a wise, intclligei and virtuous government, although may require repeated thunder bolts 1 clear the atmosphere of our politic; horizon. Columbia November, 80th 1874. Editor Beaufort Tribuue: Perhaps a few items from the capit may not be unacceptable to your brigl little sheet, whoso birth we, who bcliei ' in something better than partisan orgai hailed with pleasure. Franklin Judas goes out to-morroi ' and " noue so poor to do him reverence his rascal-tics hare alienated all of h friends, seemingly to the very last on The reward of his treason will .not la him long, and then he will go dowi down, down. TIiiq rnimflr mon loiolw J C .O.CIJ, fcUTO up I Hardy Solomons, his horses carriages an their appertenancts, and fortwith wit that sublime impudence, which lit distinguished him on former occasion, 1 purchases new horses, new carriages an harness to correspond. He has now conceived the idea that I will proceed to be elected judge of tl first circuit, but the chair of the lainentc Graham was made too large for F. J. i ever to fill. The fact is, ho is relying fi assistance from his former dupes, who at glad of the chance of repaying him i the coin, which hc; for vimr*. h*a t them, nothing but fair promises. Thete is but little to interest youi the proceeding of the assembly, On Solon introduced a bill rc-quiriug Count Commissioners to give bonds : ignorin the fact that an act was passed in kl87 for that purpose. It is a -coble sigh however, to witness Leslie in his role s a reformer, I know what it reminds me i but I wont say. A show is made of doing somcthin but it is only a shadow pantomiue, On Saturday, the first bill was intrc duced to provide means for p tying th members, this you may rest assured wi receive early attention. What a spieu-lid opportunity forgivin touo and character and promise of a fa: future, was lost to the Assembly, whs the speaker failed to appoint lion. Get A. Trenholm of Chsjlcston, chairman c ihe committee on Ways and Means. Your worthy Intftndant, I see, is cler of the senate judiciary committee. Dekbt. Vicksbuuo, November 2C.~-The gran jury of this Couuty composed of ten n< grocs and seven whites, lias returne , tight indictments againstT. W. Cardos the colored Ststo Superintendent of Eds , cation, for forgery and tmbc/zlemen We wonder if lie lia.' b; en signing bond and forget how many lie put his name 1 Toodles would say " not that man hi another man, " , ? Mrs Ilnjriet Beecher Stowe is meandi I ing through the ev-rgjndes of Flori I again, looking as young nud beautiful t ever. Sins is a great favorite with c classes of the people, and even the alligi tow crawl up ou the banks and son b niguantly at her as she pa-sea. Sli has invited her old friend Susan 1 Anthony to come down and renew h< youth.?Brooklyn Argut. K Young Man Taken at His Woud.'i'ho other day Bisop Haven took a uofnir advautago of u gushing youth i Jlaryville, in Marion county, Iowa. Tl Bishop was dedicating a Methodist churc and soliciting subscriptions for it, and c<.rtain young man whispered that if ccrta,n young lady in the congregatii: Would nmrry liim ho would give $300 I tl, e church. And tha Bisop blurted rigbt out in meeting, and the jouag lad ){ke Barkis, annouueed that she was wil i nt?* ? Tub Color Lin* in Indiana.?At It dianapolis on Wcdncvday last, the Chi Justice of tile Supreme Court of Imlinu nnderid opinion in an appeal case tlv colored children are not entitled by tl laws of tbat Stale to admission to the sau schools with whites. 'I'lic Legislature hi provided separate schools for the t* races, and this provision is not in conflii with the fourteenth Amend moot to tl Constitution of the United 8tAtes. Tl educational sections of the Constitution < Indiana were not intended for persons < the African race, iyr they expressly lint the enjoyment of their provisions to cit zens, and at the time of the adoption < that Constitution ncgroc* wrro neith* citizens of the United States nor of Ind ana. Upon the question whether tl fourteenth amendment lias worked an change in tb** constitutional provisions < ; tb" StAte, tho c.'_ . aayr. tliat the foil IpfiC.r k&xd.. ui mti *if ?g/Tr">CT I ^CLUtli amendment bad iiot deicgi.ed to st tiio Federal (Jovermiiciil power aid coniu trol of the domestic institutions of the n. State, and^thut this rule has beta, in all :if constitutional respects, sustained by the d highest judicial tribunal in the Country ;l_ and the one especially charged with the j0 construction of interpretation cf the Fed oral Constitution. By the solenn decision of that high court, the privieges and ^ immunities belonging to citizms of the State, as such, rest for their seurity and protection where they have heretofore rested?with the States thcnsclves. In 0 conclusion the Court says: " Colored childreu arc not entitled to admision into the common schools which aro jrovided for :h the education of white chiuren." ^ It is t- stated that an appeal in the case will be af taken to the Supreme Cour|of tbe United , States. :h 13 oniTUAiiv. in Richard DeTreville. Another column ^ on the roadside of life, vererablein years it and the respect and reverence which it Iq evoked, lias crumbled int? dust. Col. , Richard DeTreville, after an useful and 11 well-spent life of Beventj-tnree years, passed away on Wednesday night. He was graduated at West Poiit in 1823, and received the appointment d brevet colonel of artillery in the United States al army, and served until 1855, when he lt resigned. Afterwards he itudied law, and practiced in this State up to the time of his death. He filled many offices of honor, and among them th? LieutcnantGovernslnp of the State. Tie funeral of v, the deceased took place at fummerville, ii where he had been living forBome time, . the large attendance giving evidence of ls the solid esteem in which he was held.? e. Netcs. st Col. DeTreville was formerly a resident ai of Beaufort and repeatedly represented the county in the State Senate. He was au able constitutional lawyer, * faithful advocate end a polished gentlenan. His loss will be felt by a large and apprecia19 tive circle of relatives and friends. ie d ox ? vr akin /"?/-? -1-. > > - 0 1 AIL AINU UUUINIY lAAtb. Couutt Tkeasuher'r Office 1 le Coort Hour, V le * Beaufort, 8. C.) Notice ia herebv itlven that thta oflBc* will be d open for the receipt of the State and Couaty Taxea for the year 18<4 on the 80th day of Nov. 1874. r- All tares net paid on or before the 15th day of _ January 187.7 will bo liable to a penalty of twenty per cent, re Ail real and personal property la charge J : Fjr State pnrpoecs 102-6 mills For Connty purposes 8 mills* For Past indcbtednce 2 mills. - Foil Tba |?3? uiptia M uuilat. For School purposes, Beaufort, Bluffton, ooetlic, Dilton Head, and Peeplea Township ?9) mllia: n ( ooeawhatchie, Law ton. Pocotaliuo. Sheldon ana Tcinnssec. one (1> mill; St. Helena and Ladles ie Island throe (S) mills. OEOHGE IIOLMES. nov26 Bt. Treasurer Beaufort, County. i furnFture. is Just Received from Cincinnati a Lot 4 of Old Fashion e OAK BOTTOM CHAIRS, PRICE ONLY 75 Cents, AI.SO, iC CHAMBER SETS, 11 MATTRA8SKS, CARPETING8, K nTTOH I TW nnr r nnn c? i? - vuuia.111 acc. ccc. n Geo. Waterhouse. j- dec2 G5. I R. P. BARRY, WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER IK Dn u, CLOTHING, t BOOTS AND SHOES, IIATS AND CAPS, NOTIONS, &c. &c. Bay Street. Beaufort. S. C., dec2-54. s chasT' eTverdier, V AGENT FOB le * Singer's Sewing Machines it For Beaufort County. MACHINES witli NEEDLES and ATTACHMENTS Constantly on Hand. ~ dec2 55. tc buckwheatTlour, i Hapls Siar, Ciioice Syrnp, to For Sale By jj W. M. FRENCH, ' a. e. & f. w. scheper, U%. j. DEALERS IN I Dn w, ' ClotBing, Notions, &c., Have Laid in an Immense Stock of !e Fall and Winter Goods, of LADIES GOODS, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, |l_ nATS, BOOTS, SHOES, Ac. Ac. of :0: cr Call and Examine tbe stock, which i- cannot be surpassed by any House in th? ic State. J :0: )f Prices Low to Suit the Times, r . dec2-5;J. BEAUFORf MACHINE SHOP. } Having opened a Shop here, I am prepared with the LATEST IMPROVED TOOLS to Build and repair all kindB of , MACHINERY, both Wood and Iron. Particular attention given to Designing and Pattern Making, For New Worlt. STEAM PIPE aud FITTINGS, Constantly on hand At Northern Prices. Common Sizes of Iron Nuts AND STEEL. Pcreonal attention given to SETTING and CONSTRUCTING STEAM BOILER FURNACES FOR SAVING FUEL. Shop next to PoBt Office J. A. Whitman, Mechanical Engineer. BEAUFORTHOUSE < Beaufort, S. C., Having fitted np thejabove named House, I am Prepared to accommodate the Public, Carriages will be on band to carry guests to and from the Depot and Port Royal. J. A. DUPONO. Proprietor. nov28-S3 mrsTmorillo, Has Just Received a Fresh Stock of FRUITS and . Confectionery. Store Opposite the Bant, i BAY STREET. nov25-M. schooner bertha, CAPT. M. B, TRF.VETT, Will ply between Savannah and Beaufort, in connection with all Steamships betwen Northern Ports AND p Sayannali. Fieights Carricd*as n LOW As by any other route with Quick despatch. All Orders I Bntruated to mc will be punctually attended to. M, B. TREVETT. nov25-41. ? j NOTICE TO SHIP MASTERS AND COTTON H1IIPPEIIH, ' Port Royal Colton Compressinr WarclioiiHlntr t& Power Co., Aro prepared to receive on storage and Compress Cotton at the usual rates at their work sand yard at Port Royal, CHAS. ROGERS, % Superintendent. nov25-80. ' P. M. WHITMAN, "Watolimnker unci Jeweler, ISA 1 STREET, BEAUFORT, 8. C., Has Just received from the North a fine assort- | moiit of goods at Northern Prices. WEDDING RINGS, $8.00 to $U.OO, SILVER RINGS, 80c. to $1.80, SILVER NAPKIN RINGS, $8."0 to $4 00. 1 LADIES GOLD WATCHES, $3G to $00. 8 Day & 1 Day Striking Clocks, $3.50 to $8. GENTS' GOLD CHAINS, PINS, IRINC S,SLEEVE 4 BU CTONS, STUDS, WATCH CHAINS, LADIES GOLD and PLATED JEWELRY, GOLD PENS, AC.. AC. Goals' Gold aid Silyer latches. Call aod examine before purchasing, and fatirfy yoorself yon can rave ton to twenty-live per cout < from Charleston or Savannah prices. nov28 87. JAS. E. MCGREGOR, CARRIAGE MAKKR. Repairing of all kinds done with neatness and despatch, and satisfaction guarauroe,l. Shop cor West and Craven S,roetfl, BEAUFORT, S. C. nov28 80. A, ARTES, Barber. SIIAVIXO, HAIR CUTTING, DYD1NG, and SHAMPOOING, In the inoHt , Artistic Style. ISaloon la tho rear of tho Drag Store, BKAUFOBT, S. C. orlMl. LUMBERYARD. A Fall Stock of Lumber and Timber constantly I on hand at I 1 Low Prices. Partlea desiring estimates for lrr?o quantities arc reqiiotcd to give nio a call. Yard In rear of i < the Po?t office. 11 R.O. HDI.MKs. ' iiova'-S;. 4 JAMES E. BOYCE, ' WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER, Dealer in ALES, WINES, LIQUORS, ? AND TOBACCO MOTIONS, DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES- *l< I? A. Y ST., i BEAUFORT, 8. C., nov35. J. A. ENSLOWj FACTOR, 1 SHIPPING, AND COMMISSION Merolinnt, 141 East Bay, Street, CHARLKSTOKf 8. C. Dn Ml. Pnncy Good% Hoots and Hhoon, 'runkM, VhIIsoh, >Iilllnory and Drew Maklnit On hand a large assortment of NOTIONS, At Prices Bound to Please. MRS. MARY McERIDE, forth East Cor. Bay ana Scott Street. BEAUFORT, 8. C. ovSW9. I N. BRADY,. ; Dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c The highest price paid for Otter Mink & Deer SKINS and all kiuds of COUNTRY PRODUCE, BAY ST., BEAUFORT, S. C. ioy V5-62 "wTSTFRENCHr AGENT. Wholesale and Retail DZALKB IN , Fine Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables, A full Assortment of Canned Goods, Dried Fruits, &c. Just Received a Barrel of CANADA SALMON, In ph kle. 30 Barrels Biscuits.. 16 Barrels Apples, $3.50 per barrel, Catawba Qrapas, Oranges, Cranberries, figs, Onions, Calces, Foiatoes, &c., THE BEST HAMS IN THE MARKET SMOKED TONGUES, DRIED BEEP, BREAKFAST BACON, 4,500 pounds SHOULDERS, Suitable for Country Merchants. "wmTmitchell, Blacksmith and Horseshoer. Any work In my Lino Executed promptly and with despatch. Satisfaction Gun ran toed and work ( aono as well as any where in tlio State. SHOP OPPOSITE THE ARHKNAL, nEAUFOItl, 8. C. aoT*5~tt. W. H. CALVERT, TIN S MIT H, DXAI.KR IN JAPANNED PLANISHED aud PLAIN TIN WARE. Constantly on hand a fall Stock of Heating, Cooking and Box STOVES and PIPE. P.irtU-uirr attention given to putting on and re( airing Tin Roofs, lenders nnd Gutters. Terms Ccs!i. Hoping for n ?-??n 11 .tunoa of the pnlrtiNgo Into* >\<?i k l>c done In tlie most woik-'i ulllte inui ucr. HH