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.Tue J. C. OA JR LING TO tf. EDlpOJf, LAURENS, OCT. nth, 1885, Subscription Prlco--12 Mouths, $1.00. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Itatos for Advertising. -Ordinary <Vd vortisonionts, poi sonare, Onohisor tioii, $i.(K)? oaoh subsequent Insor tlon, 60 collis. Liberal reduction Ulado for larne Ad vertisements. J. C. OAKLINGTON A CO., Proprietors. Prohibit lon mid Polit tos. In any form of gp vcr li moil t simi lar to ours, whore freedom ol speech, religious liberty and tho rights of tho peoplo aro recognized as thc foundation upon which tho mighty structure rnsls, there is al ways danger when social and moral questions seek an entrance into politics. As it is of prime impor tance that tho legislative, judicial and executive branches of the government should bo forever kepi separate and dist incl, so also should all of the questions that are agita ting tin1 people, (ind a solution in their proper spheres. There aro always to be found those who over look the moans in their /.eal for the accomplishment of some particular end. The temp?rance question, as a moral reform, has accomplished much and has liefere lt a wide tadd, but however good and praiseworthy an object may be, it must bo ac complished in tho proper way. Our brethren of the North, (.!' both political parties, have made the experiment, and In every in stance material danger ba.-- resulted. Politicians who seek tho suffrage of the people upon any Issue save those which properly belong to the realm of politics, should bo de nounced by all who have tho good of their country at heart. Polities ha? nothing to do with sentiment or passion. We see Sherman & Co. in Ohio, and Mahmie and his parasites In Virginia, raising the "bloody shirt for political purposes, all aro ready to cry aloud against it, and yet we sometimes overlook, In our own land, false issues raised for similar purposes. The end does not justify tho means. Wo strongly favor the temper ance cause, hut will never encour age those who would, if possible, upturn society and oven the gov ernment itself, in order to carry prohibition. It Must Stop. We have heard a great deal in the past few months about lawless ness, but we hnve not as yet beard any thing given as the cause of such A condition of society. Per haps no one thing can lie pointed out OS the cause, it may he rather the result of a combination of cir cumstances, and thal combination difficult to comprehend. All gov ernment is designed to placo nu n upon an equal footing; to protect the weak and pull down tho strong. In order to accomplish this, laws aro enacted and tribunals estab lished, where tho laws are to bo "Enforced. So long ns these laws are founded in wisdom and are ad ministered with an impartial hand; so long as the people maintain re spect for the law and confidence in the justice of its administration, peace and good order is assumed. But whenever a loophole ls left for the guilty to escape, and moro es pecially if the guilty party be strong and influential, it creates an unrc.il which destroys the greatest bless ings which are .expected from a gov ernment. During tho past week, lt is reported that several negroes were taken out and whipped and otherwise brutally treated by white men in (air own county, and those who committed the deed defy the law nt the point of Winchester Hilles. Wo do not give the reptad as truo, nor do we mean to express doubt as to tho efficiency of our officers to meet tho demands of Buch flagrant violation of law, bul such things aro becoming fearfully bom mon. We can scarcely look ovor a newspaper, but what wo see such accounts. It is not confined to this State nor strictly to the Southern States, yet it is, by far, of too frequent occurrence In the South for our good. We must re spect the law If we would have or der, and give tho negro his rights If wo would control labor. Human nature, it ls said, has been tho same in* u'l ages, and we have no reason to doubt it; but whether or not this be true, it has t ire? appeared to be a strange thing. "Know Thyself," which was in scribed upou Hie threshold of the ,.ancient temple, In golden letters, has battled tho philosophy und lem liing of tho world. As long as time shall lust H will go down the ages, u work unaccomplished. When wo view man by tho light wnich Christianity alfords, and con? sider the high end for which he wai created, and thou on every side ure confronted with t video co ?HBBM*11 '' ^ " ?ce um, In this enlightened age, who can afford to eke ?mt their miserable ! existence from -cu!ninny and ha tred, wo are forced t<? tho conclu si?n that human nature is :t myc tery, "Judge not" is ;.. command, in its nature tvs Imperative as any over pronounced, yet when we < e those who, for the sake of personal ends, will consent to defame tin* character of their fellow-men; those who are constantly spca king unkind words of others move pros perous than they, iind who from envy, hatred and "puro meanness" are ever seeking to injure others, al though we may refrain from giving expression to our thoughts, yid the command not to Judge, in such CU es has hut little lon'". Asking Too Mitch. I). A. ST lt A K Kit, colored, profess- r of law in Allen University, conies out in the licyister ol* the Khh in an appeal ter fie recognition of the negro in the professions of medicino and law. lt ls strange that a negro of his Intelligence should net know that all nit? mpts on tho part of his race to ?.vain so cial equality, aro not only faille, hut invariably tends to alienate the races, ami eau hy no means bo of hem lit ti? them. We uro willing to elevate fae negro by education, we cheerfully place him upon un equality in the administration of the laws ami give him :i!l fe- po litical liberty enjoy,)! hy others, but when it conies io social equal ity, they must ??i least wait until tho present generation hus passed away. ne h n thing will result in disaster to (?ie negro, timi the most intelligent ol* the race do not really desire it. We give them then- political rights ami they can ask nomoro at present. Wo reserve our opinion on tho silver question. The fuel ls that this article seldom milken its appearance ut this oftice, and conse quently, our acquaintance with i; is limited; w e think, however, that it is ii good thing lo have on hand IN AUGUSTA. Our Connection With This Live City ALi3t of Augusta's Enterprising and F.eiiabio Merchants. Augusta, Qa., is not a new place to tho people of Northwestern .South Carolina, in unte bf it timi days, before the ern of I ttl ll roads, i the hulk of Iradi- fr.an (his county [ went to Angust:\. As a market, our people have not found its equal, hut for year- past, the trade, on ac count of railroad connections, hus drifted into other channels. Since the completion of our new rom!, we fool many miles nearer, anil wv expect great results to follow. The enterprising merchants of this prog, rossi ve city are eJett r mlnod to leave nothing undone that will induce trade in this di rection, During a short visit to tho city, last week, wo lind the pleasure of meeting many of the prominent business mon und merolia its, among whom WO will specially : nient ion Ff i KM I iU'i & fl ) W WK i, one of the hingest furniture dealers j In the South. These gentlemen have built tip their immense trade hy fair dealing und low prices. Kverythlng In the fit rn I turo trude, from the cheapest gradi - to the finest, can he found tn .-tock, end those visiting the city will he amply ' repaid by culling on them at sas Broad SI ree!. JAS. G. HA I M rc ? SONS, lt is scarcely worth willie todo more than uienthui this old and reliable hem.-. AM ll man of driel integrity, Mr. Hally isknowncvory whore, and it ls Impossible lo < mi mi rate the endless varieties of car pels, rugs, shades, useful and orna mental decorations, and iioo.se fur nishing goods thal can bo found lu his mammoth establishment, lint I hose wishing anything In this line Will (io well to write for prices and samples, or cull at 7' I Broad Street. Soo ad. hex t week. A. II. ( .?>*>;> y KA iti Goodyear^ Carriage depository ls one of the most intel fy I lng placen in Augusta. Tho most complete assortment of buggies, carriages, sadd!;--:, harness and hardware at prices t hat defy compel lon. To t le trado i u t his section, Mr. Gootiyenr oilers superior advantages, mid w ill gladly furnish catalogue giving cuts of vehicles, to nil who address him at 701 Broad Street, fl.silta tion wagon.-, hy celebrated manu facture rs< al low o t cash prices. Soo ad. ne el week. W. [. DK?.PH, Hampton Gun 'dian: TJih gen tleman has acquired a mime timi a famous position in the stove trade within the post decade, and cm Well lay claim to being one of the largest idove dealers in the South. It ls a "sight fg| noe tho stock of stoves, grates', tinware and eVOry article ever dreamed of and in vented by the genius of this pro gressive age. Visitors to Augusta are enthusiastic 111 their expres sions about tho magnificent ami complete slock exhibited by our friend COI. Dolph, at his popular and prominent stand, 8?l Broad st reid and his low pries ftftd promptness in filling orders have captured the trade Just ns lils suavity of munnora and conversation and fair dealing ba ve captivated the popular heart of Carol! na and Georgia, Thc mer chants and people have their op portunity now, alni will not ho slow to improve it. "Mus. N. Bu?'M CLARK, at NO, 819 Broad Street, offers to the ladles of Laurens and the sur rounding country, all the latest novelties in millinery. With years of experience, she has learned to please the trade. Prompt aftetu lion fo orders ?>y nniil. Inn? goorls \ Au?vsx PORK, Tailor, Hatter ami Furnisher, is tho man to lix o iv the young men, When io tho city call und louve your measure BO thal you can Wear good clothes without having to pay tWO prices. Hut ; Of all descrip tions. This house (looa liol adver tise "catch good..." but the very host goods at ..catch l?ricos." .Mr. Dorr makes a specialty of lino out il ts and guarantees satisfaction. 7is Broad Btrot t. J. .M. AXDDRSOK, tho ledaing cotton racier andoom mission mendiant, of Augusta, is another South Carolilian and a thorough business man. To nil who desire (.> try tho Augusta market for cotton, we cheerfully commend this excellent gentleman. Mels also agent lor the C-Vb orated agri ultural line mentioned in an other column, which has become tho most popular brand of fertili zers in uso, and which lie desires lo introduce Into this county. A card will bring a prompt reply as to terms, ito. PK LOT ?S (nj.K's Photographic (.hillery is thc finest in Hu city. I'.y the "Instant Pro el " and all the modern Improve ments in the art, they are enabled to guarantee satisfaction. See ne'.ire next week. C. W. ll KN.-ON, as will be see n in another column, can furnish meals at all hours. Reasonable anil good fare has placed ids restaurant in tho front. Tno. MAUKWATKR deserved to Introduce his nu.ride and granite works to his Carolina neighbors. Thin ls ono of tho lurte-, esl and uni-.I reliable houses of the kind in Georgia, ead all who need tompstones, marble <>r granite should write for estimates, or visit his yard on Broad Street, Augusta. YOUNO & IL\< K have t?ie lead ia tho grocery line. This is ;-. well-known house and noted for low prlei s, fair dealings and prompt delivery. Write for quotations. Their trade extends far and near, ae.d they over In ducements in tins new territory. While in \ugusta, we had Ibo pleasure of meeting Mr. A. M. liontwrlgilt, who is connected with J. H. Win i t. & Co., who are so well known in this county, being the proprietorsof thc popuular CASH CO'S, store lu Lau rens. .Mr. Routwrighl says be never HOW ""iuds so low; and from the crowd of buyers who continually poured into his elegant stores, ?t seems that others ure of tho sam? opinion. We would feel thal wo had failed to do our duty should we omit to .all tho a t lent inn of all w ho expect .o visit Augu ?ta, to the CKNTIIAL HOTEL, This i; undoubtedly one of the llC.sl hotels in (he hind. Located in Hie best part of thc city} all the lutodtconveniences; tare unoxcoll <! and price moderate; it oilers special advantages to tran sieht and regular hoarders, ruder tho utan ilgemenl of Mrs. W. M. Thomas it luis boen tho loading hotel in Au gusta for twenty y< ars. --Tho depression of Un* coal [rude in South Wales ls so serious thal over IO,00!j men are affected .y it. Tile national industries in Kurland ?ire at a hov ebb, and Ibo lessened output of eon!, which arose through a decreased activity In manufacture, ls taken ns special tvidenco of an undesirable and very jrav? condition. - I! Iii an unquestionable fact that unless thc oilier nations of the world ? lu ?ubi rc-monetlze sliver Ibo United Slates can never establish and maintain n silver standard. Tho price of silver ls still on the de< line, and silver is HOW worth only T-I.O;', i-:> per ounce. Trade dollars are selling for a little over si cents. Thi' consequence is that many bunkern and capitalists and either (''"-ses as well, regardless of political parlies, demand that Con? irrOrtfJ hali stop tho coinugo of the -ilver dollars. ll cannot be re futed that the present policy ol'the t lovei'iimenl has tho eiToe.t of stimu lating production in silver produ cing countries, und tho price will Llooroaso jusl as bau' as the Gov ernment continue* io hay it for tho purnoHl of storing it ia tho vaults nf tho treasury. THE STATIC OE SOUTH CARO I, I N A.LAU BK NH COU NT V IN PROBATE cir KT. Whereas, Cb W. ftholl, c. e. e. c., im? ippliod t>. me for IA Hom <>f Ad minim ra ion, OM tho Katata of John Godfrey, Icc j 11 aod. These oro thoroforo lo cito und inlinon .-li i'll JOH! ?tn gu bil* tho kindred and 'rodltoi'H of sahl deceased, lo l>fi ?nd np near beforo mo at n Court of Prohn to to '10 boldon al my office at Laurens0? H., ?11 Hm ?tth day giNovombor, lKS',, nt lo i'< lock, A. M., to MIIOW ClUISO'i If inly they mil. why lottern should not .>'. granted. ( 11VOU under wy hand und s?id this, LhO I Ith ?hiv of October, ISWi. A. SV. RU RN KT DE, J. r. L e. Oct. 14, I8SS ll fit. GEORGIA RAISED O ATS! Hod Rust Proof Oat.?, with mid iVlthout vetch seed, 60 to 70 cents ,-cr bu/ihcls,, Burt oats, w illi or without vetch <eod, 70 cents to $1.00 per bushel. Vetch largely Increased the yield ind quality of tho oats for ?1 forage .roi?. Reliable home grown. Cash or reference with orders. Address JAS. L. FLEMING. Augusta, (ia. Special 'Notice. All persons Indebted to w. I >. lloyd and Wi L. Boyd ? Co.j cither ),V mde pt aOCOtlllt? ure earne d ly < '-nested to id I le .same by Novem ier 1st, and save cost as we are ^impelled to raise money to cany )ii business. w. I . BOYD A CO. * IM M ENSE ATTRACTIONS ! c . .AT IUI QM . ? i 'Jr ' * vk fi j P ?BS Biet)AD STREET AUGUSTA OA. Tao LAROvEST SOXJSB in tko City I The Cheapest House in the South !! We buy f?>r Cash and cantho Undersold. ['AULOH and CHAMBER SUlTSin Quality and Quuntiiy never before soon. BlDE-BOARDS, WARDROBES und BOOK-OASES by tin? hundred. BEDSTEADS, CHAI KS and TABLES by tho Cross. MIRRORS, PICTURES and BRACKETS in endless Variety. BABY CA URIAH KS, LOUNOES and Everything to bc had ina First Class Hons??, ?fi?" Cull und soo, or write for Cuts and Prices. gagg gggga W. I, DELPH, 813 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. WHOLESALE amd RETAIL DEALER IN COOKTNO STOVES, "HEATING STOVES, ORATES, TINWARE. Buy tho EXCELSIOR COOK STOVE. Seventeen different Size.-) and Kinda in stock, floating Stoves in great variety, for wood and coal Tinware ut Low ilgiire* for Clash. TIN-PLATE, SHEET I HON, SOLDER. W. I. DELPH. v*:Mrs. N. BRUM CLARKE HUH openenod an El?gant Lino of LADIES' * CHILDREN'S RATS, CAPS, ETC. Her stock embraces nil tb." Novelties of tin; Season. Velvets, fancy und plain, VolvotoouH, Plushes, druids, Hulion.yand her usual supply of Notions. Having secured tho most competent ussi.st unts, wo have rosuniod tho business of DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING! Parties out of tho city can bo satisfactorily titted by sondlng your cor rect measure. Your patronage ls respectfully solicited. MKS. N. BRUM CJiAKK, 819 Broad Street, Auguta, O? -#3 -y ?YOUNG, HACK&CO.,* WHOLESALE MW RETAIL. li I ti a i ii s . \A ,A\ ij O A4 ? VI ?? 901 Broad Street, AIWSTA, . (i.V. l.-iiAKE&PATTOI Our Clothing is true when tried Our Leaders make our com petitors tremido winni our price are told. Now is the time to buy your Fall Clothing. Our Stock of Over coat.-, Meus', Youths' and.Boys Clothing is complete. Besides wo are ordering almost daily ; and if you don't bclivo that we have the Largest and Beat Stack of Clothing ever brough tn Lurons, und sell them UH cheap us any town or city in tho State vail in our Store andg give us n trial and we will eon vince you We sell the .John H. Stetson Hats, und ninny other brunds, und will sid I them a - Chea]? as anyone for ".-;?ine grade of goods. We keep the Chas. Hailer, the Best HIIOES und HOOTS on the face of the earth. We havo never .sold nny other Shoo, ex cept (hi-, ince our comnioneenton in business three years ago, Wo have a few goods loft from Vt. A. McCord's Inst Fall Stock, suchas Fl tin nol Hj Ladlee' Dross Goods, VelV?t^, anil Ladies' Hat < which we prosose to sell for Loss money than anyone in our town' und will nell thom regardless ot Cog), Thin class of rood? wo don) keep, and want to close them tint ut any price within reason. Our Motto is GOOD HOODS You can1 buy shoddy if it looks cheap, but lot m.? warn you, that it dear In thc long run. Buy ginni goods, lt ls cheapest. gCST" Our terms ure Cn.sh. LEAKE & PATTON. I R 0 N POU N i) R Y. All kinds of Machinery repaired. Iron Mild R?as-, (V-dineS of every deitcrildion, marlo on short notice. Work gu?rante $ ns goon, and prices Lower than can be had at Any other Komid We mean what wc say. Call or write for prices. MYERS & COLE, Laurens S. G LET UH Olli IAN IKE A NA TION A ly HANK. It is admitted thut we need a National Hunk for Lauren.-. We invite nil WhQ ?'?in be induced to take an interest in tho project, to come up with their au I MC ri plions, large and small No sill? ci iptlon M ill be culled for before the h I of Jirhuary next. SAMUEL H. Toni), .INC A. BARK8DALE, Sept, 'j!', L?h-o, !? Im . ,?>, . .. ? ....... . ,VS? . KN OG E WEST, DI: it ?Rn i x Watches, Clocks, Jew elry, Spectacle*, ?fcc. " ?*P~ULT'AIUL\<J A SPKC?LVLTY. &kW All work Ouarnntood. jg(g L A U R !' N S, C. H., S.C. Sept. ft IL.. <&> -AJ KIop?r>el. Having g~fcbat ly Jim proved OXir jtfftCe of business in order to moot th demands of our increased tmdoi wo now como to tho front with tho largest and most eomplo stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, CON FEO? TIONERIES, #C, to bo found anywhere, Whick wo propose to sell nt pri?es Hint GQOP?TWI0N.# Heilig in Our own house, having no rent to pay, and inlying r<">ds from tho best houses, ut lowest ('ash prices, we propose to give tho ad" Vantage thus derived to our customers. Highest cash nrico paid for hides and furs. Top of tho market paid for Colton. -?jf LAURENS S, E. Thia Space belongs to MINTER & Milk -DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Dross Goods, Clothing, Hats, A SPECIALTY I Satisfaction Guaranteed both as to Quality and Prices. COME ONE, COME ALL And seo and feel and be convinced that GRAHAM & SPARKS Have ono of the Largest mitt Begfc Assorted* Stocks of GENERAL ?4ERGHAN0?SE JW THE COUNTRY Cttil and examine our Stock of Ladies' and Gouts' Hose, Cloves, Gents'Collars and Cuffs, Ladies' Jerseys, Walking Jackets, Now Market. Clark'- Dress Silks, Prints, UloOchtgS, Sea Island Ticking, Ginghams, Shirting, Sheeting, Cotton Chocks, Tables Damask j Tow, els, Doyles, Linsoys, Joans, Cassinieros, and overything generally kept in a first-class -.toro. Our Stock of Clothing is completo this Season. We aro now prepared to snvu you money in this lino. Shoes, Slices. Tn tiiir. line it is useless for UH to say anything, for our customers know that WP always keep thc best stock of shoos in town. ! I ATS ami CAPS-lu Dd., Uno. Wp eau suit everybody. Wo Wish to call your attention to our Stock of Shirts. Our $1.00 Shirts turn down anything on i lio bill. OjCac'erlos-Sugar, Coffee, Table-salt, Cheese, Crackers, Canned Goods, Soups, Starch, Stain, Cluing, Pepper, Spice, Chewing Tobacco Smoking Tobacco, Cigars, AC. GRAHAM & SPARKS. TB he BigEagle! J. R. Cooper & Oo. Have removed their Stin k of Fancy and Family Groceries, Confectioneries, Fruits, ncc. Vegetables, Wooden-waro, Poohs, Shoes and Hats to tho nev/ ?toro, just completed, under tho signor tho1'Dig Ragle," Raat side of Public Square. High esl prices paid for Produce, Hide* Etc. ?JST We thank our customers for past patronage, and Holl?lt a con timmnee of the saino. Call ami see UH. J. lt. COOP LR & CO. Re-opens Monday, September 141 Cully equipped lu all Department*. Apply I S85. .culara. KM. WAIN Lo' I have on hand n Lot of FINE M ET A UL itt, Cr'.DATL "VTA and ROHKWOou BCfUATL CASKS and CASKLTS, also, ??' Cheap ( otilas from I5.U0 upward*. &r Hearse furnished on all o?caslotyfl nt miall price IL li. HUNTER.i