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[C?MMUNIC?TED.] Editors'Orangcbuirg Times: Ah a subscriber to, and reader of your young jouruul, I feel.in a measure identi-' lied with its welfare and prosperity, and ?airi interest Jn watching its growtth and firogress. Its,honest priueij)les and poli ties seem to have excited some degree of surprise in the . community, and it is in teresting to observe;the unusual buzzing 'of the Radical gad flies which arc stirred 'up and veliomouson the advent to life of Vonr promising paper. Apropos of this. The amount of ??paee in the "Charleston Republican," of the Gth inst?, devoted to ridicule nuil abuse of "The Times" und its politics must forcibly impress any one who may by any misfortune have .that fldleetnblu Bhect thrust upon him for pe tiusnl. The "Republican," appears to be par ticularly indignant that in this To\vn and County the.re should be a live "Demo cratic paper," and that the intelligent people of the Comity now have an oppor tunity of reading a journal published in their midst?which advocate* their own polities. Well at first-blush, it doe? seem 5 in per ri nunt that any one should venture to disseminate sound, honest, Democrat ic View?, among the reading portion of a ?community on winch there has been for so long a time, tt reign of mongrel and (Unintelligible demagogism, thro* the meoulia.r journal of this place under its imau.y .many editors. I believe however the "Times," is in earnest. And despite the "sneers ami flings," of the "Kopub .lican," the people heartily greet the "Times," and .wish it god sped and all success in rebuking, as it will do, every thing dishonest and disgraceful in this nnost outrageously and shamefully dis honest Radical ring. Rut in this issue of the "Republican," th" I'Mitors undertake in a charmingly ip.itionizing style to advise "The Times" on, and criticize its propriety, as well as ?its p ilities. Rocatuc the "Tiinas" from .certain lights around, undertakes to speak ?of.one.George \Y. Sturgeon, (Who is now incarcerated on a charge of grand lar ceny . u> though convinced of his guilt) Tim "Republican," cry's out. in alarm "you ought not to do that; even if he be .-guilty, private character is too sacred to Ib.? trilled away in that style, you should Hutvo said be is accused of stealing, not (bat he has stolen." May d)e so ; but my ?experience anil notiou is tliat if a Radi cal ever forgets his cunning so far as to be caught with somebody clscs money in ibis pocket, it is safe enough to say he .stole it. 1 Iowo/vor,"The Times," accor ding to the eii(|tictto of the "Republi can," may ho wrong in boldly asserting il.sbidiuf. Ruthereit in. The truth is, ii wn.s nut because the ?unfortunate Geo. "W-. Sturgeon whaimu, peril led oue particle more by bavin;; an insinuation of his jiiiilt ?publishnil beforehand. It was not | ha*t Micro was any Htich delicate regard-lo what was or what was not "creditableto the editorial profession'* ?on the part of Ihe "Republican." The true reason crops-out in the last para graph, it is because the "Republican," found here another opportunity of rais ing that iuferntd 'howl with which the arrest of any thief in the ring is invaria bly accompanied?"political princi ples"!! ''political persecutions"!! "There is more than reason to believe," says this precious paper "that Mr. Stur geon has been dealt with in this ungenerous ?uninorciful manner Ivy this newspaper, simply because be is a Republican." That is what's the mat ter. Nevor mind what the evidence may have;been against him?never mind what the appearances. It does not af fect it at.all, that he was committed to jail on the oath of a Republican Treas urer and by ;a Hepublican Magistrate. That he waived.all preliminary examina tion, and so was sent to prison for steal ing County money. The bare assort ion on the part of "The Time?}," that he did steal the money, is made, says "The Re publican," because, and simply because Sturgeon is a Republican. And so, no doubt, when he stands arraigned in the dock, in the face of all the testimony which rnay Tic added, the same howl will he raised, and it wikl?be'4)oldly proclaim ed, "there is nothing in it; nothing hut "political persecution," poor .oppressed martyrJ . . Does it ever occur to your readers, that thereaiever was a eharge made against a Republican that has any foundation, that every insinuation of guilt is but the suggestion of "political persecution?' Taken as a whole there never was prob ably in tho history of the world a people more maligned, slandered, oppressed and unjustly suspected and dealt with than these same Republicans in ?South Caro lina, beginning with Scott and coming down toithe poor, oppressed, miserable vic tim in Orangebttrg jail. Had Sturgeon been a Democrat, it is barely possible the kind admonition as to newspaper propriety would not have been otfered gratis. It is 'barely possible that the "Republican" would even have gone far enough to express its own decided opinion ?ot his guilt proclaimed from every hill top long before his trial, and with much fewer lights than "The Times" had, when it announced its individual opinion of the guilt of Sturgeon Republican. The fact is this Radical ring deserves credit, tiny stick togcthcrjust as close as all thieves do. They are honest in this alone, that they hold on faithfully to each other. \Vhen one is caught the rest are in a flurry, because each one knows his time may come, and will come too, unless he keeps his brethren lip, and beyond be trayal. The whole principle of the Rad ical ring in their rascality, is mutual pro tection. For this they tue banded to gether. "A fellow feeling makes us won drous kind." The charge against one is felt by all?when one is caught all are nervous, and the cry of "political perse cution," is raised at once. Tins was the principle which stopped Scott's impeach ment'(true money was brought to help). 7his was the principle which sj>oke out in open court by the lips of the officer of the State, when he denounced as frivo-* I Otis, based 01 insufficient testimony, and "Jjjorn of political persecution entirely," eight inflict incuts drawn litt dor his own supervision and for which he alone was responsible. This was the principle, which (after days of careful examination <j of testimony, alter announcing but a few. hours before trial his determination to put an end to the robbery in the County i us shown by the testimony,') induced the officer of the law to move to "hoi pros," every indictment because ot tin; convic tion forced on him suddenly that each was but the creature of "political perse cution." It is about time thin miserable cry was ended?we are all tired of it. I believe "The Times," would have made the same assertion had Sturgeon been of "ye fierce' Dcmocracie." I myself believe some Radicals will steal, and if I believe it and say it, it does not follow that I say it because they .are Radicals; that I may believe it for that reason Is entirely another matter. But seriously this indignation on the \n\rt of the "Republican," is something new in the State. Indignant because a Radical is called in plain English a tlrief! I never heard before that they ever denied stealing. They acknowledge it openly. I never heard of one. taking offence at any eharge with theft?why should then the "Republican," be sud denly so sensitive? What a neat and charming little bit of irony was that of Tim Hurley ! At a dinner party com posed of Radicals not long since, just as the guests were being (seated, Tim gave three loud raps on the table?this of course produced silence and all oyes wen; turned to Tim, who gravely remarked "gentlemen I simply beg to call your at tention to the fact that the spoons and forks in this establishment are counted." No one took offence and the meal passed ofTquietly. 1 believe Sturgeon took no offence at the opinion of "The Times," why elvould the Republican ? It is a matter of course to aceuso a Radical of theft and the Radical under stands it and always has and always should according to principle take the charge in tbc same as of course, The "Kcpilbliean," is simply nervous. Let us .take no further notice of it or of ats admonitions. W. J. To Our Fatmor?. Feeling thnt the prosperity of ?ur .county ?depends uj)on tluit of the funning com munity, we propose to devote more time, and more space in our paper, ?v the in terests of our agricultural frae/iitfs, rthun is .usual iu the county pipers. We invite the aid of farmers in.carry ng out our plans, which are t,} make the agricultural columns of the Time*, .a me- j dium through which they can ask for ami receive information from each other. "We earnestly ask the assistance of the members of the County Agricultural So oiot.y (the only body in our midst organ | ized in the interests of the farmer); con fident that we can be of service to them, if they will allow us. JBy this we mean, that we 'held our selves ready, in this department of the paper, to represent the wants of tube farnt-j era of our county as they are presented to us, and to do all in our power to pro mote their welfare. To carry out the above, we need the farmer's help. Send us orighml articles for publication, on matters touching the interests of agriculturists?whether in the form of queries, or in ans.ner to one propounded by another, it matters not ! Only be sure to write, and thereby aid' your society, yourselves, ami lastly, this paper which aspires to be your organ. Plantino Tiiej?.?In relation to the ["planting of trees, especially fruit trees. I have a suggestion to make. Let the holes he dug in the fall or winter, so that both the holes and thovcarth thrown out of them shall bo exposed to the frosts and snows of winter. In this way the ground will be pulverized, aerated and prepared for the young roots, better than any me chanical skill can prepare it,and a vigoi ous growth secured for the. tb-.st year, which is the most trying year of All. Fastening Houses in the Stale.?i In o?'.r experience we have lound that to, keej) a horse from backing out to the length of his halt or, the (best way is to furnish him a somewhat raised platform, plank or like, for his hind feet to stand on when he steps to an easy position in regard to his manger. \Ve have noticed a strong inclination in the horse, while standing, to have his hind feet above a level with his front ones, umd there he will rot contented; unlessithis issttpplied, he is sicking it while not wrang. Saus.voe.?This i* a receipt flint has' descended in our family, and 1 never ate sausage that was fatetjter. Those who do not like pepper, might diminish the quantity: For Jit) lbs. of meat, well cut, add 32 oz. tine salt, t> oz. pulverized sag.? , 4 oz. black pepper, 2 tablcspoonfuls of mustard, and summer savory to the taste The mustard provenhvihe seasoning from rising in the stomach, so that savory can be used with safety. Charted Lips and Hands.?A cor respondent of the New York Farmers' Club recommends the following as an ointment for chppaed hands and lips.: Threodrams camphor gum, three drams white beeswax; three drams spermaceti, two ounces ??live oil. Melt slowly upon the stove. It will-form a white ointment when cool. To Clean a C?RPKT.? If brooms are wet in boiling suds once a week they wiP become very tough, will not cut the carpet, last much longer, and always sweep like a new broom. A .very dusty carpet may be cleaned by setting a pail of cold water out by the door, wet the broom in it, knock it to get out all the drops, sweep a yard or so, thou wash the broom again as before and sweep again, being careful to shake all the drops oil' tho.broom, and not sweep far .at .a time. If done with care,it will clean a carpet very nicely, and you will be surprised-at fho quantity of dirt in the water. The water may need to he changed once or twice, if the carpet is very 'dusty. Ouitn: roh Blind Stagger*.?Turn the upper lip up and .cut the chord -be tween 1he lip) and teeth and it will give instant relief. Tratth is as impossible to be soiled by any outward iwhch as flic sunbeam. In our desire to uicctM'hut we deemed the wsuit ot our emtuswAuitv, by issuing Tiii: TiMiis ns Hoon us powiifloi weclkl not delay until we hud jvre\/i(?;wly cun vassed. Wc have relied on the aid of those to whom wo send copies who scan materiallr fiu\wni?d uur .enterprise try i\?t. only subscribing themselves, but also get ting their friends ami acquaintances to do so. The result has ibccii encouraging to us. Keep on. Help us. Let thorn rinder stand wc are a live* ibonest Democratic otirnal?down on Southern Iiepublican-j ism or Radical rascality. COMMERCIAL OUANUKntTtfJ COTTON MA Kl\ KV. \ X.Vvrrnx.?Sales for the week endtKg' March 12, utbout 70 bales. Ordinary 18<5i U)c;good ordinary V.)(*t lUijlow mid tting 201c; .middling 20]. Prices Current. PKEIWKKD Coil Tili: TIM ICS. LU)RUKCTKI) WRKKLY.] Cotton .: .: : IS Oi'l'l Unroll iltitti* ?: -. U, JC, (., no " Sidus : : " 10 (a. 1) i,?rd : : : : " Vtf fi;. i?? Coim : : f liu ?? ("J 00 Pens ::::"! IK) (* 0 00 : ?: ?: i j' i '2't H (Ml. I'lour : : : : ewt t .'it! (</ (5 00 Fml.ler : : : Jt 1 00 oMUiO' S\vn-i Potatoes .: : bu (". 7"? Shul :::::: M)(?? 7-"i Itiec : : : : 41 1 ?">?'. (nM Q'Y Untier : : : : II? 23 (?>. jMl Kggti : : .: : <to7. *(? I"?' Turkey" : : : pr - m (?> 1 Ml (SeeSe. : ? : : : 1 Ul> fa 1 25'I Chi.koix : j : *"? (? . tWtj Dew YVitx : : : lh 1? f" 20 Ilivf : : : : ' V 1 ?) (wj ] 2 Tallow : . : " 10 f", 11 charleston markk'ih 'C iiaklintox, ?<vnreh 11.?Cotton .-toady. Subs less than 200 bales; ordi nary 21I; middling 21 (c. Rl(M-:.?Market Hum with .a moderate business; sales ISO tierces common to good .nt 7 10' 81 c. Gold, buying at 110; selling nt 111. Kirk ?cTbinscm, 'OKAi.Kit in Books, Music and Stationary, and Fancy Articles, at mi-: K'xarxK hausE, ORANGEBURG, c. ii., s. C. mcli (I BROWNING Jfc BR?WNING, Altorneys At I,m\v, OhaN(;Ritt"R(t, c. IL, S.o., M.vi/'OMnT. Hnowxixo. a. K. Bnowxixo in ell It?.1 yr .im:iisx.i:k & dantzler, I > I? N T I S T S Orangeburg. S. 0., Oflicc over storeof Win. Willcok, V. Fr.RsxKit. J\ M. Dant/.i.kk, I). I). .S. inch l'J-.'Inun To Builders. I :im prepared to furnish.SASIIKS, JILINILS, Doors, Mantels,um! every styl?- of inoidc work, nt thy shortcut notice, anil of liest material, at IJaltinioro rates, adding freight- Call in and see catalogue- ll.'ork wan mi ted. JOHN A. IL1M.LUTON, nicli 13-lyr Orange burg, ?. L\ W. J, DeTrevilleu A T T O RJS E Y A T L A W . Oflicc at .Court Uousc Square, Ornngoburg^S. (.'. inch I3-lyr IZLAR Sd DIBBLE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, RUSSELL STREET, ?Graugrbtirg, S. ('. .Ta?.!F. Izt.ao. *S. Dtuni.K. iui Ii ? -l >:r bli.% BERWICK LEGARE; DiSJTAL S U U G Ji: ON, <?ruduutc? Ihbiltitnore <ri?ll**Jse f)cnt?' Surgery. ?Office, XTni'kit *lr?i, (her Stuee of.!. .LlUinWtu: feb 14 R LT S.S E L L ST RE JOT , f : f ) OU.VNt*E?L*;U^ s. C JCK? '* jSutisfnct.itm.guurit?|ccjjL ( M W. A. M&vONEY, Proprietor;, fch 11 George S* SWrer, C 6 il M IS S I O X M E R G IIA N T as'i> Wholesale IValcr in and Intporti-r of 'FfS? WJXfti 'LIQUORS, ALKS AM) UFA VY aiiQt'lWM&, A., Ac fob 14-IJmuK Prime Rio Coffee and Sugars^ ?l pww? to please, BAOONt SALT, All nun'kuU at HcUing prico? MAIZES' PHOSPHATE a .vi' BROWN'S COTTON PLANTERS Always on hand. JOHN A. HAMILTON, ; MuiTfot .Street ffi.tn-i.iu- 1 Save Your It?oneyi <t*o J. I?. HAU LEY'S am) iu1y cuba i' i)RY GOODS, Boote, Shoes, Huts Cups j oVo^.of *hich he has j.u.st received a fresh supply. ALSO, 1 I fLOl'Rur allgJadeJ I <I j B A('()N .1,A lib, SIRCAR and COFFEE i of all ?rta .'!,?;!. Besides numerous other articles in my Grocery bbyattuien't, id) of which 1 am j sellin^ivt, -priui'H^im^ fc^yV% excelled fur cheapness in the town. Come and see' for yourselves! te?"\All persona iudubtod to me must) pay .up immediately, as I am compelled) to (dose my hooLs. A word to the wise is sutfcYientT O <J)P<?ARLEY. _feb21 THE SINGER STILL TRIUMPHANT 1 - rrnni > \, ., XEVT FAMILY SINGER SEWING MACHINE, WITH ATT.ver MV.xafs .Hot; .VJ.I. KINDS or WORK is fast wiunii/j Giv&rjip.tiic household, as shown l?y tliv rapidly intTf/risitig aale*. This N K W KAM IJL Y-HK M'I NU M.ICHI N R is capable of a r*!i>t?e-jiufl variety .uf work Mich as was once thought ini|iossiblc to perform bv machinary. HV claim nnd can show that it ib the cheapest, most beautiful, delicately arrang ed, nicely adjuMcd, i'asilv.^pQTiited,nndMiiootli ly hiiining of all the Family tie-wing Machines ll i* remarkable Hot only for flic range atul ,ra? riety of its sewing, but al.u for the varUtynnd diilcreni kinds of texture which it will s.jwv-,?ith equal facility and perfection, using b'k iwi.rs. ?Huqu or cotton thread, tine or coarse, making the litterlnch(l-eln*tir-*tiv.ht alike on both side* of t|vc fabric HCWll' Than, benver cloth, nr lcatixtivuiuy be sewn with great strength anli uniformity .of stitch; and, in a moment, this willing antt iie,v?F-.wcnrying instrument may be adjusted for fmovwork on gauze or gossamer tissue, or the tncking.of tarlatan, or milling, or ahuo.-t any other wvok v.hich delicate lingers have been known to ptrh.rm. At the World's Fair, it rcftived the grca award of the highest hIIch ! .1.. K. WHITE, A Rent. Stdc*-rooni at lhitl, SeovlU & Pike, Orange burp, S. C. n>oJ? ?I Minos Male Academy, 01MNGKBlTR(l,C. 11. S. C. Tit MS PKIl MONTU : iKnftlblli $3.00 G'lansitnl - - - - - 4.OH JAMES S. REYWARD, Teacher. ~ AGENTS W A N T KI > ? TO SELL DEAD ISSUES AND LIVING RESULTS',: or,.A hUtory of Sherman's march through South Carolina,'by II. C. Mack, Murfreo* boro', Tenn. A Jvohunu of 700 i?ge*, with maps abo\?ttt*'* ?graving*. Agents wanted in every county in the Rate Very liberal commissions allowed'. TltODO who desire to secure agencies WilT hr furnished with combined Prospectus nnd Sali Fcription Bndit,-"Cimihir^, &cj on receipt of one dullar-. AiM?m R V. IlEAKIX (jieoaral ^nrtt for'South Carolin*..