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GEBUEG TIMES, ORANGEBUUG, S. CM BI?KCH 4, 1875, ETILES K. ?IELLICHAMP, Editor. G. W. W HITEHE A D, Pp?Iisiier and Business Managkh. , ?-~ . ? BgU We art in no way responsible for the 4iem or opinion's of our Correspondents. EDUCATE THE MASSES. The character of a pooplo is in a great measure estimated by the char acter of the government, nor can tho litte bt regarded as an unreasonable one. If the masse; nro virtuous and intelligent, there is no more reason JoY 0 corrupt government to ensuo than there is reason to expect corrupt ftoit from a good and sound tree. If, however, the masses are igno rant and degraded, it is natural to expect their representatives to bo sim ilarly affected. It mould therefore be the prido of the people to look well to tho character ot their government. Public opinion is a potent influence, and it is of the highest importance that it should be correctly formed. Tiiat public opinion which commends men for what is improperly called po litical shrewdness is utterly false, and inevitably tends to corruption and degradation, for this shiewdness is but a milder term for dishonesty, of Irnich any rogue is capable. As long as men are such slaves of policy that they are afraid to condemn the wrong because it may be popular, or to sup port the right because it may be in a minority, wo cannot expect a hi'^h tone either in morals or politics. If we wish to correct the govern ment, the surest and best plan is to correct the morals of the people. The general diffusion of education Is, therefore, our greatest need; and this education will fall short of the mark unless moral traiuing is com bined with mental culture, and incul cated by example as well ns precept. THUIiLOW WEED'S LETTER. This veteran journalist has written a letter in which ho discusses at great length the defeat of the republican party, and the situation generally.^ Ho denounces "third termism,r as ""llllp'Uus Ui Jlill'L^l AllJ llllJWW"1 claims that the'republican party is not responsible lor the general stag nation iu business, he admits that the administration has failed to do much that may have mitigated the evils which havo resulted. He thinks the administration was seriously weakened and wounded by the congressional "back-pay grab," Iry treasury department imbecilities, by Banborn contracts, and Washington City Government frauds. He says further: "There arc ten thousand New York ladies whose costumes, when in full dress, eost at least 81,000 each. Fif teen years ago the same number of fashionable ladies would have ap peared adorned quite as attractively at au average expense of 8250," while thousands are without the mcaus of obtaining food and necessary apparel. He regards the despotism of trade's unions as unendurable, and extremely pernicious in their tendency. He looks upon the civil rights bill as of questionable wisdom. THE WAR AGAINST CARDOZO. The committee of the General As sembly charged with the duty of ex amining into the financial condition of the State have made a report vigo rously condemning State Treasurer Carodozo for certain measures and of ficial actions. In answer thereto the treasurer says that the full amount of tho appropriation 8112,000 was paid out, and that there was an over-issue of pay certificates amounting to 8140,000; that of tho 8110,000 cer tificates presented to him he paid 8112,000, and ho is informed that there arc full $50,000 now outstand ing, lie denounces tho over-issue of the certificates ns a fraud, and Bays that it was kept a secret from him until he found it out by the fact that the appropriation had beon exhausted^ In another communication he says: "J have carefully read tho entire report,, and deem it a duty to myself to reply to its unjust and unwaruut ublo conclusions. "I have also further important evi dence to furnish, which will aid ma terially in tho discussion and settle ment of the questions raised in the report. I ktivo ulso refrained frotu. giving this evidence to the committee on account of its probable injurious cilli ls upon others;" As soon ns tbo reading clerk- Rt-' fc?red tho words "unjust und unwarr antable conclusions," Speaker Elliott violently rapped his gavel, and the virtuous House refused to "icar the fur ther reading of tho letter", The treasurer also furnished a list snowing the disbursement of $112,000 on account of employees and contin gent expenses, which did not seem to set so well on many of the General Assembly. At this juncture many' whose names appeared arose to explain, among whom was' Speaker Elliott, whoso name adorned the Hat with a suffix of $1,000. He explained that he got it as a feo for assisting the special committee investigating the sinking fund commission in 1873. These ugly threats of the State treasurer seem to havo thrown a temporary damper over the patriotic ardor of the General Assembly."* The News and Courier reporter says that the chadbands are mad be cause the committee failed to rocom mend the impeachmenc of the fat treasurer. The treasurer's reply to the com mittee report was mado at the ap pointed time, and is regarded as con clusive on most points. VALEDICTORY. Finding that my increasing duties ns teacher and surveyor demand my undivided attention, I feel oalled upon to resign my position in the Times with this issue. In my editorial control of the paper I have endeavored, in my feeble way, to advauco those principles of pure aud liberal democracy, which,-in the language of Jefferson, mean, "equal and exact justice to all men, of what ever state or persuasion." As to the present popularity oi these views I havo never given any serious concern, being thoroughly sat isfied with their soundness and ulti mate triumph. Of couise, after this issue, I will havo no influence in the conduct of the paper, but I can at least indulge the hope that the chair which I now vacate may be more worthily filled. STILES K. MELLICH AMT. "We see .by an extract from tho tirteiiiiiJtelfifi^tilnti *lw> i^^Jiy^ j bune, republican, has been made by its proprietor an indepcndent-jqurnal. We regard this as a favorable indica tion of the drift of public setrtihwmfi in those parts, for we arc certain that friend Sparnick ''knows a thing or two.'' Hon. M. P. O'Conor, who won for himself a national reputation as an orator in the Democratic Convention in Baltimore, delivered an oration be fore tho old Chrestomathie society of the college of Charleston. His sub ject was "Faith in the Natural Order," and he enchained the attention of his audience for over an hour with his profound philosophic thought, his pol ished diction and gushing elo quence. Col. C. C. Puffer has been appoint ed United States Minister to Brussels, which seem3 to be regarded as by no means a bad puff of fortune for South Carolina, whatever it may be for Bel gium. GENERAL NEWS. The conservative caucus of Louis iana has accepted the Wheeler com promise by a vote of 34 to 33. The thaw of ice in tho North and West have caused floods which have been destructive. The Grant Programme.?Writ ing from Washington to the New York Tribune, Mr. James S. Pike says it is not necessary to be a great while in the Capital city to ascertain that "all this Southern business means a third term." The President is after it, and Mr. Pike wouldn't bo much surprised if he wore to get it. To be gin with, ho is now certain of the negro aud carpet-bag delegations, who will represent the South in tho next Republican Nominating Convention. These will be "the dead weight of tho convention, not amenable to high pub lic considerations." He is reasonably certain of tho delegations from tho Democratic Slates of the North?New York, New Jersey, Indiana, &c. Ho may hope pretty confidently to pick up more or less drift-wood from such doubtful States us Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. Piko doesn't see why his chances for carrying off tho nomina tion from all competitors are not ex cellent. Leading Republicans evi dent !y take the sumo view, and nro prudently reticent But the dividing litte ij "being tdlcrtly drawn." LOCAL ITEMS. ??" Mr. Kinn: Robinson in authorized to .?ollect and receipt for advertisement!! :md Hibscrlptiofts to tho Tines. ? 1 ? 11 ? ? -? ? Our friends winking to have advertisement* inserted in tho TIMES, must hand them in. by Monday morning,-10 o'clock. TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION: Ovt Copy for one year, - - ?2.00 " " " Six Months, .... 1.00 Ofltco Hoars at Orangobnrg Depot. ^ From 8 o'clock A. M. to 2 o'clock P. M, From 3- o'clock P. M to 5 o'clock P. M.i Goo?kwfll neither bo reeeirc<f or' deli'v-'i efed outside of these lrourft. The Southern Cultivator for Mareiin is rich in reading matter. D. Louis' store has received a new! coat of paint. Our streets are again in a muddyj condition. ?-?? . ? - 1 Wo notice that Mr. Juo. F. O'Neilj of Charleston, has sent ten crates of green peas to New York, which is thej first lot of the season. Our readers will please notice that , Mr. Hoy ward has opened the Orange-! burg Academy on Rassell street, nearly opposite Mr. N. A. Bull's. Judge Reed has appointed C. R, Miles as a legal advisor to the grand jury of Charleston, of whioh T. G. Bong is foreman. Tho indications aro that tho jury intends to do tho work faithfully. Judge Reed's words to the men sen tenced to bo hung in Charleston, pro duced a lasting impression upon every one in the court house. They show tho judge to be 0 man of feeling, and aro calculated to accomplish good. fi he at branch vjlle. A file occurred at this place on Thursday morning,destroying filestore and dwelling of Mr. F. Damish, and the old car shed of the South Caro^ lina Railroad. Mr. Damish's loss was between $5,000 and 86,000. .Half of | his stock, which was general merchan dise, was insured in the Georgia Homo Insurancov.Uompany? The fire wajs I fonurrhr. to h^Aomfoi.f al." , ^1 T-??-._ still they c.me. Since oust fasti issu*- Messrs. Bull, Scovfll & Pike have put up an attrac tive lamp at their corner.- This makes the third street lamp gone up. Who will make the fourth? It seems that the public meetings held a f-w weeks ago are not entirely without results.' We are informed that Rev. D. W. Cuttino will deliver n lecture here on "Temperance" on March 23. We think we arc safe in- saying that no one will be disappointed in coaling out to hear this lecture, whether ho is an advocate of the temperance cause or not, for Mr. Cuttino is on able and interesting speakerr on all* subjects. sale-day Was lively, our farmc3s turning out in strong force. Of course it is a busy timo now with the planting commu nity, but tiiis day seems, by common consent, to be set apart ns a time of relaxation by the tillers of the ground, the nations hope?and it is well for it to be so, for a pleasant gathering and interchange of views relieves the mo notony of their quiet but happy occu pation. Mr. James Geraty, an estimable young while man who kept a htorc near Edisto landtag, was brutally murdered on last Wednesday night by two negroes by the came of Smith and Gibbes. The deed was done Without any provocation whatever, the parties wishing to take their goods without paying for them. Mr. Geraty was struck in the head with a largo stick and died in about an hour. Tho murderers have been arrested. the young americas Turned out ngnin on Tuesday af ternoon, and presented a fino appear ance under their new officers, in spite ot the disagreeable weather. Presi dent Samuel Dibble was in command, and we understand that a fresh impo tus has been givon to this useful or ganization. Tho Oomet Fire Company also turned out on tho sanio afternoon, showing unabated aoal in the welfaro of our good old Burg. This compnny deserves thanks for valuable aid ren dered in tin.es of need. A COTTON FACTORY. Sorna time ago a meeting was held in Orangcburg to take into considera-) (tion the feasibility of establishing a factory iir this vicinity. A committee was nppoiuted at this meeting to en quire into the matter aud report at a subsequent meeting. These meetings Were held at the time of tho financial panic, and, on this account, tho sub ject seems to have been dropped. We are aware of the difficulty of | inaugurating or sustaining anything founded alone upon patriotism; but in an enterprise like this of establishing a cotton factory, which must be a di rect pecuniary benefit to our farmers, as well as every one else bwning prop erty which they wish enhanced by in creased population, wo are at a loss to account for the apparent indiffer ence. Everything is favorable for such an enterprise in Orangeburg, and if there is* not capital enough in the community,- why not organize and invite co-operation from abroad? We must help ourselves if wo wish to prosper. We would invite attention to the advertisement of the grand gift con cert to be held in Greensboro', N. C., on March 17th. The object is the erection of an Odd Fe)lows' Temple, I and the drawing is proposed to be done with perfect fairness. Mr. Thos. B. Boyd is the agent at this place, to whom we would refer for further in-! formation. MARRIED, On Thursday morning j last, tho 25th instant, by the licv. A. P. Norris, of Orangeburg, Mr. 8. O. SISTRUNK and Mrs. A. M. BEH LING, both of George's, 8. C. SURVEYOR, Will survey every Satur day, in any part of the county which can be reached on Friday after 2 o'clock by rail road or by private conveyance, furniphed by the parties wishing work done. ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE AND H?BIE PEOPLE. Doors, Sash and Blinds. Geo. Hacker,, CHARLESTON, S. C. Only Carolinian engaged in the mttnu fixture of Doom, Sash. Winds, Mouldings, Turned Work, in Charleston,. S. C. Prieea as low as any other house, and work all first class. fcb.25,.l875-ly THE GRAND GIFT CONCERT. To bo given in tho city of Greensboro*, N. C, on March 17th, 1875. REAL ESTATE GIFfS. REN BOW HOUSE, . $150,000 I house and lot in city, 5 000 ii i< it it ? ii 4,500 it u u tt ii it 4(000 ii ii <i u ?? ?? <1000 I plantation in three miles of city, 1,500 4 vacant lots in city $375 each, 1,500 ii " " " " 100 " 1,000 Amounting to $81,500. All thin property in in the best order' and condition, and to every portion there is a clear and unimpaired title, and n wairanty deed will he made to the holders of the lucky tickets. WASH GIFTS, I Cask gift of $10,000 $10,0*10 1 " " 5;000 5,000 2 " " 2,000 each 4,000 4 " " 1,000 " 4,000 8 " " 500 " 4,000 50 " " 100 " 5,000 i 175 " " 20 " 3,500 500 " " 10 " 5,000 900 " " 5 " 4,500 15,000 " " 2.50" 37,500 Amounting to $82,500. Also, $6,000 worth of small gifts, making a gift to every ticket. Tickets only $2.50. Hon. O. P. Mkndkniiai.i., Manager. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE, S. C R. R. Charleston, S. C Feb. 7, 1875. On and after Sunday, Feb. 7, the Pas senger Trainson the South Carolina Railroad will rim as follows: fou Columbia. Leave Charleston - - 7.00 a m Arrive at Columbia - ~ 2.15 p m fou auousta. Leave Charleston - - 7.00 a irv Arrive at Augusta - - 2:15 p in FOIl c'hari.kston. Leave Columbia * - 4.30 p m Arrive at Charleston - - 11.30 pm Leave Augusta - ? - 4.30 p in Arrive at Charleston - - 11.30 pin Columbia Night Express (Sundaysexcepted) Leave Charleston ; ; ; 7.00 p rr. Arrived jitColumbia ; ; 0.45 am Leavo Columbia ; : . 7.10 pm Arrive at Charleston ; ; 6.30 a in Augusta Night Express (Sunday excepted) Leave Charleston ; ; 8 00pm Arrive at Augusta ; ; 7 50am Leave Augusta ; ? 6 00pm Arrive at Charleston ; ; 8 40am Camden Trains connects at Kingvilled'rily (except Sundays) with Day Passenger Train and runs through to Columbia on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays* K. B. PICK&XS, G. T. A. A PtLL SUPPLY OF LANDREDTHS GARDEN SEED, Just Received AT THE Grange Store. E, EZEKIEL, AGENT BMSSOMTTIOKT Or COPAIlTXERSHIFr The firm of STRAUSS & STREET is this day dissolved by mutual con> sent. All parties indebted to the firm will make payment to Mr. James B> Fowles, who is authorized to make settlement for us. J. STRAUSS, J. J. STREET. - Orangeburg, S, C, February 24th, 1875. COPARTNERSHIP, Tl?e umlersignerf have this day formed a co-Dartneruhip, under" the firm nnrnt of 3* STRAUSS & CO., for the purpose ol conducting a ?ICE and ?RUST MILL and SaW MILL buainewi. J. STRAUSS, J J. J. 8REET, JAS. B. FOWLES. Orangeborg, 8. C, February 24th GLOVKK & G0L.OVER, ATTORNEYS .AT LAW, Office opposite Court House Square. Orangebnrg, S? C T. "W. Glover, Mortimer Glover, Julius Glover. Feb. 19 tf ANNO UNCEMENT I AM PREPARED TO RECEIVE BOAEDEES IN connection witl* my Bay SclrooK- On Kussel Street, opposite residence of N. A. BULL, Esq. JAMES S. HEYWARD, Principaf, OBANQEB?RQ ACADEMY. Nov. 19 3m ATTENTION FARMERS \ I am ready to fill orders for Peruvian Guanape, ATLANTIC PHOSPHATE, MAPE'S PHOSPHATE; -TV tTf" i&jprtntfg flrcnninTCft PRICES. Also can Biipply, on-short notice, DISOLVED BONE AND A/tSip PHOSPHATE,. My PERUVIAN is unusually fine: Jolxn A. Hamilton. Dec 17-3 m' The Watt Plows ANI> THEIR CASTINGS, Are for Bale in this County by the' Under signed who ia Solo Agent These plows and dusting* I am offering at manufacturer h pri ces with freight added. First premium awarded by this County Fair over tl?e Farm or'u* Friend and all-others. KIRK ROBINSON, Sole Agt.-for Orangeburg Countv. SOLUBLE PACIFICGUANO?$46 cash $53 time, without interest. Pacific Guano Company's Com pound Acid Phosphate of Lit no for Composting with cotton seed?$30 cash, $35 time, without interest. To nccoimnodMc Planters, they can order now and have until 1st April to decide whether they will take at time or cash price. "When delivered from Factoiy by carload, no drayagc will be charged. This Guano is now bo well known in all the Southern Stutcs for its remarkable effects as an agen cy for increasing the products of labor as not to require special recommendation from us. Its use for nine years past has estab lished its character for reliable excellence. The supplies put into market'this season are, as heretofore, prepared under the super intendence of Di. St-Julian Ravenel, Chem ist of the Company, at Charleston, S. C, henco planters may lent assured that its quality and composition is precisely the same as that heretofore sold. J. N. ROBSON, Agent for South Carolina, Charleston. S.C. John S, Reese & Co, General Agents, Baltimore, Md. nov-20-3si IZLAK & DIBBLE ATTORNEYS AT LAW, RUSSELL STREET, Orangeburg, S. C. J*s. F. I'/lar. ' S. Dibble. inch 0-1yr A CARD. Dr. T. Berwick Lcgare, dentist, respect fully informs his patrons and friends that that he has rmoved his office to his home, where he can be consulted by those who dc siro his professional services. If notified through the post office or oth erwise, ho will cheerfully visit those who reside at a distance in the country. the of charleston, s. c. WILLIAMS, BLACK A WILLIAMS, Agta., No-. 3 Coiton Exchange SOUTH ATLANTIC WHARF. These first Class Fertilizers,- carefully pro> pared under the special supervision of our' chemist,-Dr St. Julien Ravenei, nro now of fered at vt'du'eeef rates; THESTONO SOLUBLE GUANO. . la a thoroughly-ammomated Fertilizer. THE STONO ACID PHOSPHATE Is excellent for composting, or or in tho dr ill with r-tcd Special rates will he made with: all purchasers for Cash Ordern. Address E.C.WILLIAMS, Treasurer, Key Box 486, Charleston, 8* O Agent at Orangeburg; d?e.24-3m ' E. EZEKIEL. Important News to ?T.? TUT* B7TOie T GREAT ???:o: IN VIEW of the-lbw prices' ob tained tor Cotton the present Bea son, and in or lerTb^tuT^o^r'Grranw?- ? within the reach of every plnnter>w*? have greatly reduced our prices. They will l>o sold us-follows. THE. CAROLINA ItiMi. CASH PRICE Per ton of 2.000 lbs.,- - $4& Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. Per ton'oi 2,000 lbs., - M9 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875,, Free of In-~ terost. ... . ;0{ . ..., ? THE BR?DLEYS' CASH PRICE Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $4& Payable May 1st, 187ov TIME PUICE. Pov ton of 2,000 lbs., - $63* Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of Inter est. THE PALMETTO CASH price: Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $30 Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. Per Ion of 2,000 lbs., - $35 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of inter est. Freight and Drayage to bo Added. Call on Agents for Almanacs and infor mation. FOR SALE BY BULL, SCOVILL & PIKE, Orangeburg. D. LOUIS, Orangcburg, J. D. D. TANEY, Branchville, S. C. Goo. W. Williams & Ota,, Proprietors, Charleston, 8. C. Dental JNotice THE undersigned takes pleasure in an nouncing to his many friends aud patrons, that he has permanently located at Orange? burg, c. II., S. O, where he will devote his entire time, from every Monday till Saturday noon to the PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY in all ita Dopattmeats. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all operations entrustedto hia care. Charges very moderate. Office at Pr Fcraner's old stand ovor Will cock's Store. . A. M. SNIDER, D. S.