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WINN"nBO,0. C. Thursday, October 4, ; 1877. R. MIANS DAVIS, Editor, JN. '.. REYNOLDS, Associat 'Editor. TiE vERDICT in the caRe Of 0x Sonator Sawyer, charged with de frauding the government in passing n bogus cotton claim was rendered on Molnday. Ho was found guilty, and committed to jail to await sentence. THE Cor.UMB]1 R6fi8ter says, "Somo not very wholosome papers for cortain Domocrats have been scardd up in the committoo room." It is to be hoped that theso "certain Democrats" will be hold to tho same rigid accountability that the peoplo demand for the Radical rogues. . Timr AyE thatt ox-Judge Sam Melton did not apply for the position of district attorney. Maybo it 'is lucky for him that he did not. For in a similar position, a short time back, he didn't do so well. There was scarcely over a more iidiculous failure in official station than was Mr. Attornoy-General Samuol W. Melton, of South Caro lina. IT Is TLOUGHT that the Hon. W. D. Porter, of Charleston, will be placed on the supromo bench of the United States. No better selection could be mado by President Hayes. Mr. Porter is an able jurist, a talonted( gentleman, and a repro sontative Carolinian. The appoint ment of such a man to such a position would go farther towards gonuino reconciliation and reunion than all the political hand-shaking possible. NEWDERRY OUOHT to have another convention. The delegates to tho In'esbnt convention were elected, it is said, in April, 1876. They have persisted in making all nominations for office, although it is claimed that . they do not ropresent tho people. Whether they do or not can be best discovered by having a new election. Every nomination should bo made either by primary elections or by delegates fresh fromi the .peolo. THrE NEW VoRK Legislature will hot choose a successor to CIonkling . this year. His term expires in 1878. But the State Senators olected now will participate in the election next year. Hence the Re publicans will make a desperate effort to carry the Senate. Another impelling causo ..is the fact that if the Democrats carry both branches of the Legislature they will redisn trict the State according to the last census, as required b)y the constitu, tion. This would put a final quietus upon Radicalism in the Empire State. The State is now georrymandored, and the Rladical Sonata has persistently refused to -redistrict, as that would give a - Democratic mrjority. A Well Timed Protest. Hon. M. P. O'Connor, in a letter addressed through the columns of The Ne1~ws and (Courier, to H on. R.'- M. Sims, Secretary of State, announces his intention of contest ing the seat from the second con grossional district of this State, now claimed by R. H. Cain througli a-cortifichite granted by Hayne, th< .boguis.Soeretanry of State. In an nouncing his purpose, Mr. O'Connom adduces a startling array of figures to show tha~t ho reboived a majority of -the legal - votes -cast in the counties of Charleston; Orangoburg and Clarendon. We reproduce ii synopsis of his argument. ,According to the statement of th< returning -board, Daddy Cain re -.coived 21-,382 votes and Mr. O'Connoi 10,115, being a raajoirity,' for Cain, of 8,267. Of the total vote, 28,842 were cast in Charleston, 7,339 in Orangeburg, and 3,817 in Claron don.' By comparing this return swith the Federal census, Mr. O'Connor shown thn.t in Charomo the excess over the legal vote was 6,069, in Orangeburg, 3,996, and in Claren don, 510, making the total excess 10,544 votes. By an unansworablo argument, founded on the comploto control of the polls by the Radicals in that district, by the organized terrorism that existed for wWto and black, nit by the froo use of Federal bayonots to awo the ignorant nogro, Mr. O'Connor shows that this excess was cast for his compoitor; and that if this be rejected lio (Mr. O'Connor) will be shown to have boon olootod by a majority of 1,000 votes. Ho shows, moreover, that in the case of Mackey vs. Buttz, in the last Congress, that body deolared that there had boon no legal election, and unseated both aspirants, be cause the unprecodontedly large vote of 10,409 cast in that election, (1874) in the city of Charleston was such strong evidence of fraud that it was impossible to ascertain the true voice of the people. Now, if 10,409 votes, in 1874, vitiated that election, much moro fraudulent wias the olection of 1876 when tho vote in tho city numborod 12,517! Mr. O'Connor mado a gallant fight in the last campaign, and he has no idea of permitting tho victory he fairly won to be wrested from his grasp by the knavery of the corrupt Radical leaders. He is right. The Charleston district has been con tinuously misrepresented in Con gress since Reconstruction; and Cain is just a little the worst speci men the Radicals have put up yet. Mr. O'Connor goes before Congress with a strong case ; and his hand will be strengthened by tho in spiration # always derived from a championship of right against -wrong. It is to bo hoped that the majority in Congress will not permit any fear of being accused of partiality to prevent them from according substantial justice in the promises. Mr. O'Connor should be unhesitating ly admitted, while Cain should bo kicked unceremoniously to Liberia. Regonorato Carolina can no longer be represonted in the National councils by such cattle as lie. TiHEX H AVE begun to agitate in Louisitna the question of calling a convention to revise the Stato constitution. T HE NEW style for fall dros~s makes the average young lady look like a rolling pin' wrapped up in rag carpet. SINGULAR DIsCoVERIY.-Tie Page (Va.) Courier relates ain account of a sadd(ler in Luray, who four years ago lost a $10 bill. Last week a farmer in that vicinity was engatgod in repairing an old horse collar. In taking out , the stufling he wvas surprised to find a $10 bill. Upon in vestigation lie was satisfied it beclongedl to the satddler from whom lie had b)oughit it. and to him it was promp~tly restored. ELEGANT HA1Rt is wVoman's oOwn ing beanty. When it fades, she fades as wvell. While it is kept bright, her p)ersonal attractions are still muaintainedl. By p)reserving the hair fresh and vigorous a youthful appearance is continued through many years. Those wvho grieve over their fading hair turning gray too early, should know that Ayer's Hair Vigor p)revents it, and restores gray or faded hair to its natural color. It is a clear and healthful prepara~' tion, containing neither oil, dye, nor anything deleterious, and im parts to the scalp what is most needed-a sense of pheasant and delightful free dum from scurf or dandruff.-New Berne (.N. C.) Timeos. ESTABL1S11El) 1874. GEO. B. EDWARDS, Cotton andi General C'ommission Merchant CHARIESTON, S. C. P ROMPT attention given to the Bale of Cotton, Pea, Corn, Rice and Pro duce of all kinds. Merchiandiso bought free of commis sion. Beoing on the spot, and thoroughly posted on prnees, can guarantee large saving to buyors of merchandise. Agent at Charleston for .Stato Line Ocean SteaImships betweon Now York, Ghlasgow, Liverpool, London and all pars of Europe. References: IlBank of Charleston; Jan. Adge'r & Co., Ch arleston, S. C. sept 22-xt3ma JSTOTIOED.. ALL~ persons havingz claims against AJohn Mobley, SenIor, are requested to proeet the samo to the nadersigned; aind all poi 'ens indebttad to him will mako immnediato payimeit, and thereby .sauvo costs of suit. septni l.-xt1mN. W. JONES SPE(IA L NOTICES. Halti and Beity Combined. WoMA4's itoir's.---One who has long studied this a bmorbig sbiject. now pre sents to the women of otir country the result of his investigations. Ie is happy to say that lie has at last discovered "Wo man's Best Friend." It is ada)ted es pecially to those cases where the womb is disordered, and will cure any irregu larity of the "menses. ' Dr. J. Bradtield's Female Itegulator acts like a charm in '"whites," or in a sudden cheek of the "iontlily menses," from cold, trouble of mind or like causes, by restoring the discharge in every instance. So also in chronic eases its action is prompt and deoisivo, and saves the constitution from countless ovils and premattiro decay. This valuable proparation is for sale at $1,50 per bottle by Dn. V. E. AIKx. Pro pared and sold by J. Bradflold, Atlanta, Ga. A thousand women testify to its merits. sept 25-2w THE ELEPHANT -HAS COME With a Fresh Stock of Fall and Winter Goods, AT THE DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS AND -0 Xilinery Bazaar. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. E tako pleasuro in announcing to our friends and the public generally that wo are now opening thefincit and most complete assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, including Millinery and Fancy Goods in all the latest styles and novelties of the season, such as are generally found in a first-class Millinery establishient. F.%n cy and staplo Dry Goods, a beautiful stock of nowest styles of Dress Goods. Buttous and TRIMMINGS. A full assortment of brown and bleaohed Muslin, Poplinp, Casicoes, Ginghams, Gents' Goods, Notions, Corsets, Gloves, lloriory,Bustles,Skir's, -hawls, Cloaks,&c. Men's and Boys' hats. Boots and Shoes for Gents amid Boys, Shoes and Gaiters for Ladies, Misses and Children. A FULL STOCK OF Frosh. Groceries, Confectioneries, Cakes an(d Crackers, Cheese, Mackerel, Flour, Meal, Grist, Soaps, Starch, Candles,Korosene, Crockery, Tin arnd Wooden Ware, Furniture and Mattresses, LUMBERFOR SALE As low as the lowest. Call and examine my stock and prices. J. O.BOAG, oct 3 Publishers and Printers Can buy direct of the Manufacturer on favorable te'rms. "Tu'n ANsoN IIAnDY CUTTINO MACHINES are the obe and cheapest low priced machine made, and have a national repu tat ion for uiti lity andl dur ability. "-The Uledrolli,per, (Chicqo. T1'E AssoN HAnDY ParI:n CUTTIiU is by far the best machine wvhich can be ob tained for a less price than one hundred dollars. It is of great strength. These machines have always taken the highest stand. It is the only machine to which is applied the Patent Movable Cutting Board. TLhis device has a reputation of itself: by it, the cutting board can be in stantly and accurately moved, so that a perfect cut is insured. This is a very im portant point in the machine, and one that is possessed by no other. It greatly reduces the labor of preparation in work ing the paper backward and forward. Wo cannot too strongly recommend athae adlvantages of this patent movable board. It is worth the price of this machine, and purchasers should fully understandc how highly it is to be vahted."-Geo. P), lRell &: (b.s New.spaper Iieporter andr Printer's (Gazelle. Tnrs LArEST IMPRovED HARDY CARD CUT TEla is prIonIounied the most desirable Card Cutter in the market, for the general uses of a printing office, The well known RooLxEs CARD CUTTER, with my latest improvements, is still p)re ferred by many printers, and holds its favorit.ism over other maclines. None genuine but those having my full address lettered in the casting. .Sf Newspapers in want of advertising from first parties should send for my circular. F. A. HAR DY, A uburndale. Mass. I will buy of those that buy of me. dec 14-. 7'fHEF plantation known as the "Thonmp J..onh Pace," seven miles north-west of Wilnnsboro, eenntainin g three hun dred andi twenty'-four acres, bonndnd lby lands of James TIurner, Sr., Thomas Itobeortson andi W J7. HI erron. There is a fair portion of c iginal, well timberod woods on the pla e, also a large body of old1 field pines, the best in the county. For terms &c., ap) ly to e p n-ilm nt A. HuRN. T..amrp C1rCX.9 THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Attorney at Law AND TRIAL JUSTICID. Air- All business entrusted to him in either capacity will receive prompt atton. tion Office on Washington stroot, one door east of Winnsboro Hotol. 11. A. GAILLAUD. Jxo. S. Ihtyo.s. GAILLARD & REYNOLDS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW NO. 3 LA V RANGE. A. M. MAOKEY, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, No. 1, LfA w RA .va e, Winnsboro, S. C. .r0 Special attention paid to the slpeedy collection of claims. Will practice in all the courts of this Stato and the United Sates. CONGRESS STRET N E W G 0 0 D St WINNSBORO, S. C. 500 L1S. NEW YORK PACTORY CHEESE, Just at hand, and warranted to gi ve satisfaction. U. G. DESPORTES. Sept 18 D. R. FLENNIKEN KEEPS constantly on~ hand a full sup. ply of Choico FAMILY GROCERIES and PLANTA TION SUPPL'fIER. His stock has recently been replonisheO. r'ud bo is now read1y to 511ply tl>e u a'ni or till, oct12 PROF. N. 80HMITT, Piano, Melodeon and Organ Tuner, 238 Main Stret, Columbia, S. C. BAVING an experience of thirty-five .LL years in tuning and repairing Pianos, Moledcons, Organs and other Musical Inatruments, bath in Europo and America, is enabled to guarantee satisfac tion, or make no ehargo. He has the highest recommendations from schools andi colleges in the United States. July 18-U. ________ Notice to Road Overseers. CoUNTY COMMIssxONERs' 0FFeoE, WINN5nORIO, S. C., Sept 24, 1877. T HIE Roa,l Overseers -of Fairfild ..county are herewith directed to order out as soon as p)racticale all per sons liable to road duty in their re spetive jurisdictions, to finish up the number of (lays required by law, where the samne has net heretofore been done. Defaulters must be p)romIptly reported to this office for proscution, and all neglect of duty by overseers and other road officials will be summarily decalt wvith. Road Overseers are also required to re port to this offRce the number and kind of working implements in their- respec tive districts. J. A. HINNANT, Chairman Board of County Commissioners. ept 26-tf. Auctionl 8160. I will sell on Friday, the 12th of October, at public outcry, all the personal prop erty of the Iiato .Jas. RI. Aikon, deceased, consisting of a remnant of a stock of moehand iRe, Shoes, flagging, Coffee &e. Also, a lot of House Furniture, consisting of Carpeting, Bureaus, Bedsteads, 'Chai rs, 8ofas, Silver-wvare &c. &o., a part of which is very desirable. TERMis CA5H. H. L. ELLIOTT, sept 27-txtd_____Administrator. YE AST PoWDNi ~IT01t maki.g wholesome, light, digesti .D2 ble bread of all kinds, try the Morn.. ing Star Yeat Powder. For sale at thle nmannenr kr NEWS MID iERALD WEEKLY EDITION, 12 1 UDLISnED E ERY WEDNESDAY AT WINNSBOIR:0, S. C. BY THE WINNSBORO PUBLISHING CD IT CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF TIlE LEADING E'ENTS OF THE DAY. State News, County News, rolitical News, Etc. THE EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION. THE LOCAL COLUMN is well filled with town mid courty news The aim of the Publishers i4 to issue a FIRST-CLASS FAMILY NEWSPAPER. -0 Terms of Subscription, payabl- invaria bly in advance: One copy, one year,- - - - - - $3.00 One copy, six months, - - - $1.6C. One coply, three months, - - - $1.00. Five copies, one year, at - - - - $2.75;. Ton copies, one year, at - - - - $2.60. Twenty copies, one year, at - - $2.50. To overy personl making up a club of ten or more subscribers. a copy will be sent free for one year. Theinames consti.. tuting a club need not all be at the same post-office. JOB PRINTING IN ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS DONE IN TIIE llEST STYLE AND AT THlE LOWEST PRICES. We are prepared to furnish, on short notice, BANK CHECKS, ES BILL HEADS, NOT E~NVELOPES, LTE IAS INVITATIONS, CARDS, LAWV BLANKS, l'OSTERS POSTAL CARDS, ETC., ETC. Terms for Job Work---Cash on Delvery. All business conmmunicaidons should be addressed to the Winnsboro Publishing Company wINIqBDORo, S. c.