i.niiimiii H^gM^?jS TIMES. Orangehtgrg, 8. 0., Hay 8, 1872. LARGEST LfKCU-AflOrt | THE COUNTY. J. a HEY WARD, Editor. r?"~ Irina to ., - Ail articles intended for publication in the Advocate, must be accompanied with the yea! naaue of the author; not necessa rily for publication hut as a guarantee of gWl&th. 81 :oV? ? - , ^g#t iU>y of May, this year, afTorded to tb? towa of Orangeburg more excite ment and amusement than any other ai^aJ^S^wface teejyriar. ; " There were at least 2,000 spectator ou the5 ?ro*ucV that "morn to witness Uu Tournament, which owing to the exer tions of the SHtrald," Captain Jefforda was a very brilliant aflkir indeed. It was hot the' first one 'wo had seen, anu others who bad bofore witnessed like ex hibitions agreed with us that for costume, harmony, and good riding, they hao Bsver seen it surpassed. The knight* were ; at, the Old Parade Ground at 91 o'clock and after an cxperi mcaUVj^aisc^-iaueifc for the bene?b oi the horses, and a rthort experimental rid* for the benefit of manoeuvring tin !in*ghts S? the field, the column moveu off in tingle filo for the field of contest, led by the, band. Parties were at fire, disappointed by the announcement tha. Muller'a band could not come tip] but Beck's amateur brass band, filled the re quieiies of the bill to the satisfaction o* everyone, In their'march the knights underwent a pretty sharp shower of raiu, which without injuring the appearance of eithei the gallant knights or their fair ladic-h who witnessed the subsequent trial o. akill, served the very essential purpose oi laying all dust, there by adding very much to the'enjoyment of the day's sport. The Herald announced their arrival upon the ground at 10! o'clock, and by direction of the Judges having previously traversed the whole length of the field, the kmgnta were formed in front of the Judges stand, whence the rules were read them by Col. A. D. Frederick, jthey.wexo re-formed at the lower end of tha field, and the contest opened?each knight being allowed to ride over the ?""gT?unoT' at a gallop as~a trial trip. This took a quarter of an hour. Twcnty-iivo knights rede, each knight iu his turn coming forward at the sound of the bugle and all taking their firet ride before any took their second, and 6 j with second and third ride--, the knight? re turning by way of the Judges' stand where wore received such rings aa they had taken, which alone they were allow ed to count. Tbft whole tournament was over by 33 o'clock, and there was nothing iu the way of accident to roar the pleasure ol t*ie day. ''Wliitc Star" loht his lance at ?he third p03t, and "Black Plume" also by the boltiug of his horse. "Who Cares' was unseated by the clipping ol his saddle as the horse bolted. The regular contest, a statement of j which wo make, resulted in tie of "Green wood," "Fox Hunter," "Lost Cause," "Berwick," and "Black Knight," for first prize Of knighthood?"Greenwood,"* und "Dorchester" for time prize?"Rich ard I," and "Charleston" for tin cup. S D Dantzler, St. Matlicw's, Appo mattox, 6 rings, timo 171 sec. Dr M G Salley, Orangeburg, Green wood, 7 rings, timo 15} sec. Dan'l Zimmerman, Fort Motte, Lang bync, 3 rings, time 161 sec. D F Moorcr, George's, Iiidinnfield, time 171 sac. JohnRobinsoHv Howes Pump, Richard 1/0 rings, timo 181. JBO BeUerson.? Or.iogeburg, Yellow Plume, 1 ring, 21 see* H W C Petsch, George's, Black Plume 2 rings, 17 i sec. N M Salley, Edisto Fork, Southern, Cross, 8 rings, 17 sec. Charles Culler, St. Malhew's, Fox Hunter, 8 rings, 18 sec. P G Cannon, Orangeburg, Lost Cause, 7 riugey 18 r sec. A A ? Brownh>g, ?ummervillc, Who Ceres* 4 rings, 19'sec. J S Albergotti, Orangehurg, Starry Cross, 8 rings, 174 sec. A M 6sRey, Orangeburg, .Old Pal metto, S risgs, 17 i sec. D R GUUson, Forte Motto, Red Gaunlet 8 ring?, 17 J sec. Dr F W Dantzler Vance's Ferry, Van ce* Feffy, 5 rings, 19 sec. Dr B Lcgnre, Orangcbtirg, Berwick, 7 rings, iffi eec. John J Salley, Edisto Fork, White J?tar, 4 ringa, 101 sec. This knight had Iiis lanco jerked from biiu by tho last ring on his third run, and wus ruled. Willie Stokes, Orangeburg, Frederick II, 3 rings, 17 i see. H H Kiggs, Charleston, Charleston, 0 rings, 19 i see. G L Salloy, Edisto Fork, Edisto, 4 rings, 17 sec. R E Avingcr, Santee, Santce, 5 rings, 17 i sec. J W Patrick, Orangeburg, Duke of Wellington, 3 rings, 17i sec. J G Voic, Oraygeburg, ?orchestor, 4 rings, 15} sec. D M'Elkins, Georges, Black Knight, 7 rings, 18} sec. James S Heyward, Orangeburg, Beau fort, 1 ring 18*. Tho conduct of "Charleston" On thh occasion was the only thing that occurred to mar tho universal pleasure of the day. The fcerious distaste to his position which the Knight of "Charleston," Mr. H. H. Riggs, exhibited was extremely amusing ard the rich ingenuity which ho exhibit ed in foiling the decision of the Judg> earned for him the sobriquet of the tin foil knight. He get himself and hb companion ruled out by the vote of hi. companions in lance, on the grouud, thai no rings was not a less number than one ring. This act of the knights brought forward "Yellow Plume" and "Beaufort" as contestants for tho tin cup. Now came the most interesting part ol the proceeding. Tho trial to determine to whom the prizes must he awarded. In this "Green wrod", was master of the fitdd, he took 3 to "Black Knight's" 2, "Berwick's" 1, and "Fox HunterV and "Lost Cause" none. Competition for the tin cup came next and "Beaufort" ti k ing no ringB was ruled out?iu favor of "Yellow Plume" one. Then followed the trial of horseman .-hip, which consisted of leaping the hur dle. For this there were two prizes the first of which was awarded to "Old Pal metto" and the other to ' Berwick," mak ing two prizes for this gallant knight. The knights being now summoned to the Judges' stand und formed in front, tho interesting ceremony of presenting the prizes to the several knights were carried out in pleasnnt and appropriate style by the various Judges to whom that duty vi as assigned. LIST OF PHIZES. 1st prize, saddle; 2nd prize, silver and spurs; 4th prize, saddle cloth, from Chappeiu & HefiVon; 5th prize, silver cup, from Mantott & Co., Quackcubush, Eitel 1 & Co., Wagner & Monsees, Joflbrda & Co., Steffens, Werner & Pucker; Oth prire, bridle and bit, from Chappeau & Hef fron ; 7th prize, tin cup. Tho Knight of Greenwood chose as Queen of May, Miss Felicia Robinson. The Black Knight chose as first maid ol honor, Miss Laura Berry. The Knight of Berwick chose as second maid of hon or, Miss Bessy Goodwyu. The Tournament came to a clos?, and all were made happy by the great success that attended the efforts of the young people to rejuvenate the community. In the evening there was a Ball given at which were present about 250 persons. It did credit to the occasion, and every j body enjoyed themselves till the wee hours of morning. The Nominations. It is somewhat amusing to read the startling effect that the judicious sehc tions of the Liberal Republicans have had upon the Radical wing of the party. Some think, of course, that Grceley is ol very small weight and others arc so taken back that they hope to gain time to recover themselves for the onset by throwing badinage at the Democrats. That the nomination is a very powerful one nobody can deny?nor could they have chosen two men who aro more cal culated to induce that spirit of concession on the part of the Southern white men which is to work that harmony of pur pose not only to the good of tho national but also domestic politics. There is no man North or South who can say aught against Grceley's unswerving honesty of purpose and the masterly courage with which he "goes for"dishonor ty or tyranny no matter how high the circle in which he may seo it. No man North con doubt his Republicanism, and no man South has aught to say against him who was fearless in his onset, honest in his victory, and our friend in adversity against ty ranny. B. Gratz Brown is, if possible, an equnlly good selection, a man who, in these times of high party spirit, has ever fought against the usurpation and cen tralization of government, even if it was under the banner of Republicanism. We do not eay that wo prefer these men to good Southern Democrats whom wc can aot get. But \vc infinitely prefer either of them to Nurthein Democrats. \Y. would regret beyond measure any at tempt to put iu a boatheru man, and we think Greeley second ouly to bchurz who ie ineligible uud wo hope with us. Okangkbu f g, S. C, May 6Yn, 1872. Messrs. Editors:?I am in receipt of a communication from Col. D. Wyntt Aikeu, oue of the editors of the Rural Caroliuian, informing me that he is now making an agricultural tour over the State in the interest of the Society aim his paper; that lie has addre.v>ed? many tine audiences thus far. and is anxious to., appear again before tho people of Orange burg, and will address them on. the sub ject of Agriculture, on Wednesday, the 22.id inst., at 11 o'clock, a. in., aud then daily go to such points of tho county a* may be desirable and convenient for him to reach. It is unnecessary to cay to those who have heard Col. Aikou that they will bi richly repaid for any trouble and incon venience incurred in the c??rt to hoar him again, and cap dally upon so impor tant a subject to tue people ol this section as that of agriculture, aud it is therefore earnestly hoj.edt.iat all will com'* to hear him. lie oko desires the presence of the ladies, as he has much to say to them too. Respectfully, . A. D. Fuelu:iuck. Orangeburg County.. In the General Sessions. May Term, A. D., 1372. The Grand Jury of the said county, now in attendance upon this honorab e court, a.-:k leave respectfully to r^j'.urt a. follows: 1. We have examined the county jai. and find it generally iu good condition; but find one room very unclean aud oi ibnsive. We find very few prisoners in confinement, which is a fact upon which wo congratulate the county at large. We find that the jailor is a very old man, aud deem him incompetent for h.s posi lion. Our attention has been called by the Court to the recent escapes of prisoners froh) jail. Iii our opinion, -there certain ly has boon gross negligence aud careless ness in the keeping of the prisoners iif '?onfi?omcni. Wc'-retf?ftB.tfmi, I'mll blie^ measures be taken, as will scenic the safekeeping of prisoner;; in custody. 1 2. We have visited the county office* and in the discharge of car duty, we have . xamiucd their general condition. We find the Sheriff's office well kept and ap parently in good order. The office of tin Judge of Probate we find in very good condition. The books of the office wer? courteously opened to our free inspection, and as far as our exiiii ina'ion went, the) appear to be in perfect order. The t-amc good order aud keeping was ajVpa.ent in the office of the Clerk of the Court. f 3. As to the School ConiissioncrV Oil.ee we say again that many of tin teachers employed are totally incompe tent. Wo censure and rebuke th. County Board of Examiners, and hold them up to the pcojde as the blumelu. cause of this evil and injury to the cuu>:i of education. We earnestly recommend that whatever stepsrati be ttken by tho Court to remedy this evil, be taken at once. ?1. Our experience in the County Con: missioners' Otliee was rather remarkable, fhe conduct of the chairman of th. Board of County Cohussionors was rude, violent, and unbecoming a gentleman, and was very disrespectful, and in gros. contempt of this Court and of the Grand Jtiiy in the discharge of then? denies. We recommend that he be attached forth with for his said rude and contemptuous behavior. We were led to think that there was something very wrong in this behavior of the Chairman of the Board, and from the fact of this official's pre senting to us ''General" Whippcr as his spokesman and attorney.' We found in connection with this office a county order or draft which was issued by tho Board of County Commissioners to "John Evans Brit ton," dated January 5th, 1872, for the payment of one thous and dollars, for which we could find no voucher filed in the office of the eaid County Commissioners, and which could not be satisfactorily explained to the Grand Jury. It appears that E. T. R. Smoke had an account ngainst the County a id that it was a part ol the money due to Smoke that was given to Briltou, by means of the above order. Wc append the testimony of E. T. R. Smoke, relat ing to this transaction, and incorporate the same in this our report, as well as the testimony of Jas. Van Tassel, which were taken before the Grand Jury, and present the Board of County Commissioners for Wdictmeufc. We luuud the Treasurers'.and Auditor's Offices in proper condition. Upon ourown information, us members t>Fthe Grand Jury, we are cognizant of a certain offence which was committed in this county, where no steps were taken to punish the offenders, and in this way vin dicate the cause of Public Justice, and protect the interests of the community. At Howe's Pump, in April of the pres et year, a heavy larceny of corn was ^perpetrated by John Odom aud Trim iMeycrc; and the facts were well known io Wm. Del lay, who took no steps to Tiring the parties to punishment. Iii the simple discharge of our duty as |*6rVaud Jurors, ,\e present the said John Odom and Trim .Meyers and Wm. Dellay for indictment* ? We, the Grand Jury of tho county, ..would earnestly aud respectfully protest H^aiust tho easy way iu which Rules Kwhich ure issued iu obedience to our re ports, have previous'.)' been discharged! ^fid tho oti'snding ])arties never brought lip trial. H We submit most respectfully that our presentment of parties for indictment be comes a farce and a mockery, unless the parties whom we thus bring before the Court, are made to absolve themselves jfrom all blame, upon a public trial, or are .punished for their misconduct. As to the Poor House, wc find it iu good condition, but that it is some distance to water, and the woman in charge say. ?he requires assistance in the discharge of her duties. Ail of this report is respectfully pre sented. We have been actuated by no personal feelings, but by a simhle, pure jmd earnest desire to do our duty, with ingle eye to the* public interests, i.nd im pressed wi'tli o?r duty to our follow creatures. (Sign d) Glib. D. SELLERS, Foreman. Hon. N?es G. Parker,State Treasurer, s building a li>'e stable in the rear of his new dwelling on Assembly street.?Col umbia Union. !* And yet "This ofiieo is not in funds," ! and the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum i arc on the verge of starvation, and of the I sJSOOjOO? appropriated for school pur c*j> time is not a eoit in the treasury. r^timmM Li Hi n i n -?u*uk.l'. Ad v^Kti?tOiv PaTUOKB of HUSBANDRY;?A3 might uiturally hav been expected, this new ecret soci ty of farmers is making rapid ?roo-ress in the South. It is felt to meet he want nowhere, perhaps, so urgent as acre, of union and co op< ration among he tillers of the suii ; while offering, at die same time, social advantages"which old four-fold to its value and attractive iess. In Mississippi, a Slate Grange ol Jut order has been organized under the thbst favorable auspices, and with that popular leader, General Vaughn, as Mas er. The first substantial Grange in South Jarolina was organized in this city last timnier, under the name of Ashley Grange, No. J, with Mr. A. B. Hose, as Master, and William Ullerhardt as Sec retary. There are now ten working Grange? in 'he State, and several others in the process of organization, and wt barn thut Colonel f). Wyatt Aiken, Worthy Deputy at Large for the South \ rn States, purpo:cs, during the coming sttmnu r ami autumn, to canvass the whole Statr: iu the interest of the order and of agricultural progress generally. [Charleston Courier. In pursuance ol an. a< t p&sscd at the last session of ihe L?gishiture, providing lor the sending, to their respective coun ties, of the harmless imbeciles in the Lunatic Asylum, an instalment of thir teen arrived in this ci*v yesterday. They ? ill' have to be cared l/.vr by i|>e ewtaty, of their friends, if they have any cnpa&le of rendering tliem assistance.?Charles ton t ourier. The anniversary of the battle of San Jacintn, was celebrated in Galveston by a grand firemen's parade and military turnout, which was a brilliant affair, of which the boys are proud and "everybody iu happy." A f w days ago a man entered an in surance office in BYifialo; ami, tossing a pkper on tho counter, said to the clerk, "That's run out, and 1 want to get it re newed." As the clerk unfolded the doc ument a broad grin spread over his face, and he inquired, "A re you sure that this bus run out?" "Yes," said the man, "my wife told me it run mit yesterday inonv ing," whereupon the clerk handed back td him his?marriage certificate. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE T-MES LOCAI^. F. p. ii jZaHI>, Associate Editor. Job Work.?neatly executed at this office. Have your cards and circulars print'* -d at this office. Messrs. Griflin & Hoffman, advertising agcnU, Baltimore, Md., are our authorized agents to receive and contract for1 advcrtiaciricnte in the Time?. It i? thought the Court Of General Sessions will not be in session longer than to-morrow. The Elliott Hook & Ladder C ompany will make its monthly parade to-morrow evening. The trial of George W. Sturgeon comes ofi'j to day. Mr. E. B. Soabrook. we learn, is board ing at Bon Loyd's (colored). Since writi g the above, vre understand he has removed to the moi'e cctrtmodious apartments of Sheriff Riggs. ''Office-seekers." are vety" numerous, about "Rogues' Row." We saw an unusually large crowd there yesterday. An active and intelligent bid can find steady a-' ployraent at "the art preservative," by apply 'ng at this office to-day. The "little onplcscntntss" on Court House Square, yestwday, did not cans* any blood to be shed, nor did we sec any pop-guns "flying in the air." Tall and fco the specimens of ferotypcfl on exhibition at Blume'?? Gallery, and you cannot fail to give the artist a sitting. The rush still continues at the cheap store of Mi*-rs. Bull, Srorill iV. Pike. A crowded store it the fctbnt featuro which will finally crown them with the greatest mitfcsna. Don't debty; tat bunt up all the cow pea vt.ii can find on the place, and brintf them to Mr. E. Er.ekh}!. lie will pay the highest mar ket price for them. .See his card. Dox'-f "wait ron thk walr. A. B. Know!ton, in be half of an aspirant who claims to have read law under Mr. Knowlton. If anything further was ueccssatfy tt*. consummate the position ofdUesteem in to which Mr. E. Bay n aid Scab rook has persistently forced hiuself before the Or~ I nngoburg public, this young claimant for Radical leadership f urnished it, last even ing, by bis conduct in open court; where, in spite of the greatest forbearance,, Judge Graham wiis forced to send him to jail, for contempt of Court.. He was accompanied, in. hisjattack, by J. Fehler Meyers, another exponent ot radicalism, w ..o, wo understand, was ex tremely insulting to tho Grand J-ury, who. recommended an indictment against him, He says that he suffers under "DoniQr cratic persecution", and is "determined to see it out to the bilter end." What :h';s mr.y pdnt tc we know not; un!c?s it obligation of the rumored eh we have heretofore al ful to him. subject, next tteek. iarlet'iTever and Mciiitlgetis are pre vailing in Columbia. "*here were eight deaths reported Monday. It is confiued to the lower classes of colored people. LlSiT OF LETTERS . ? REMAINING IN ?RANOEB?tta ^OSTOFFICB to May 8, 1872. J B?Mr. Joel P. Bowman, Mr. James Brown. >BW?m?r?iyA;.??// *if> :iht J?L. G. Jnahnct. P?Mr. P.;A. M. i%rick. i i 'it Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are advertised A Lover's Adventure;?A Lafay ette (Ind.) lover seated himself on a bar-, re.l turned on its side/ while serenading ds heart's mistress* In his ccataey7.?^ - oTlcct "tue b?#cT''over. slammed iwt r.iitaf against the shutt?r in Weflbrt* o regain his balance, and disAjuje^crrf. n the t'istcVh'.v Thc*6VWng*cry W?tho i trong-swimmer in his agony, brought .?it the entire family * including the bull log, in various brief and picturesque ?ostujies, ranging all tho way from an . duhorate robe do nuit nnd curl papers , worn by the innocent ctfu^e p/i^aB^tp a ?imple/fet: serviceable' Collar5,"ornament d with spiges, worn by the b ill dog* P. S.?He was fished out. A Romance.?A Boston woman, who' had,lpng.bc?iijgiven HD for/dcad/by tfftfl who were, dead to her,,lately appeared, "the ghost of her former ;self-'^p< those who had thought never to see her again/1'. .?ho told a story of strange and, horrible -u?ering. More than a sc tc of years age/ he had mailed, r. young girl of 18, wi.h her njWfimmry hesbfend ftr "India's cor; I ; -trnnd." The vessel wn* WTe,okwcrf.aa American traveller freed her and provided iur with the meupsj or reach home. : IKTEFESHVG NEWS FROM MEXICO. Nr.w Orleans. Dec. 10, 1817. i Mii. John G. Bowman : ; Dear Sw:j?W? have received- new.* from the city of Mexico t>p to the 8?5fth of November. The news of the a-rfeit 4? Gens.^VN^orjl^ Pi 1 Jow, |tpd,Col.r{^ViMVs 5 by or^PM/ra. Stuft; is'c?rmrhJcxirW^ charges ag.iinst Jic officers appear to lo contempt for the Commanding" Chi?if, and the practice of letter writing and puffing. Gen. Twiggs was to haveicft Mexico with the train on the 3d inst; but incousecpienec of the arrest of General W.irth, his pret ence would be necessary in the Capitol. Tho olricers of his division have given Gen. Twiggs a splendid dinner. The Englibhgoverunieuthas protested against a forced loan' from tho English resident in Mexico. There are four papers published in jlicj^ndlM W\ Mexico.' The'Order of the Sons of Tem perance has been instituted in the city of Mexico. It is called the "Walter Chile's Division No. 1,S. of T. and their address has been published. * Gen. Herrern was very ill at the last account. Mazatlan ha?s?been taken possession of by the Amer icans. Santa Anna's partizans are endeavoring to subvert the government under Anna v.-. Several vessels of our Navy had entered the port of Guaymas, and took possession Gen. Tom rhumbs gallant equipage paraded the streets on yesterday in fine style, to tire no little amusement cf rll wdio witnessed it. He holds his levee every diy and evening at tho Washing* ton Armory Hall. wbttftf thousands of Indies and gentlemen visit him to witness his performance). . ;., ?. r? jja. Our Cotton Market is quit animated., and 12,000 Aales ofcotton have'been ibid in the last two days. Quotations: Ordi-' nary, 64 to 6-} cts.; Middling, GJ toGi cts. Sugar, common to choice, 3 to 6 cts. Coffee (1 to GL Corn, 50to 55 cts. per Bush eb, Flour, S3 to 5.50 per bbl. Rice, 4 to 5 cento per lb. Yours Respectfully. Rough vxd Ready.