OR ? ff GE j?UR G TIM ES.
ORANGEBORu, S. C.v HAUCH'4, 1875,
STILES R. SlELLTCIIAMP, Editor.
G. W. WHITEHEAD,
PufitlSIIER AN1> P.TJ8INES8 MANAGK?.
BggU We O'"* ?t? no tiay responsible for the
4 fem or opinions of our Correspondents.
ED UCA TE THE MASSES.
Tho character of a people is in a
great measure estimated by the char
acter of the government, nor cnn tho
isle be- regarded as an unreasonable
ofife". If the masse? aro virtuous and
intelligent, there is no more reason
for a corrupt government to ensue
than there is reason to expect corrupt
flail from a good and sound tree.
If, however, tho masses are igno
rent and degraded, it h natural to
expect their representatives to bo sim
ilarly affected. It should therefore
1>* the pride of the people to look well
to the character ot their government,
Public opinion is a potent influence,
and it is of the highest importance
that it should bo correctly formed.
That 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 sluewdncss is
but a milder term for dishonesty, of
wftieh 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 popula:, or to sup
port the right because it may be in a
minority, we cannot expect a high
tone either in morals or politics.
If we wish to correct tho govern
ment, the surest and best plau is to
correct the morals of the people.
The general diffusion of education
is, therefore, our greatest need; and
this education will faii Bhort of the
mark unless moral training is com
bined with mental culture, and incul
cated by example as well as precept.
THURLOW WEED'S LETTER.
Ibis veteran journalist has written
a letter in which ho discusses at great
length the defeat of the republican
party, and the situation generally.^
He denounces "third termism,r as
?EWrffliuiis1 to iuiy1 iiiii i^.auJ ii'liW^HL1
claims that the' republican party is
not responsible for 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 wns
seriously weakened and wounded by
the congressional "back-pay grab/' by
treasury department imbecilities, by
Sanborn contracts, and Washington
City Government frauds.
He says further:
"There are ten thousand New York
ladies whose costumes, when in full
dress, cost at least ?1,000 each. Fif
teen yeai's ago the same number of
fashionable ladios would havo ap
peared adorned quite as attractively
at an average expense of 6250," while
thousands are without the means of
obtaining food and necessary apparel.
He regards the despotism of trade's
unions as unendurable, and extremely
pernicious in their tendency. He j
looks upon the civil rights bill asofj
questionable wisdom.
THE WAR AGAINST CARDOZO.
The committee of the General As
sembly charged with the duty of ex
amining into tbo financial condition
of the State have made a report vigo
rously condemning State Treasurer
Carodo/o 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 wns an ovcr-issuo
of pay certificates amounting to
$140,000; that of tho $1-10,000 cer
tificates presented to him he paid
$112,000, and he is informed that
there arc full $50,000 now outstand
ing. He denounces the over-issue of
the certificates ns a fraud, and says
that it was kept a secret from him
until he found it out by the fact that
the appropriation had been exhausted.
In another communication ho says:
"J have carefully read the entire
report,, and deem it a dutv to myself
to reply to its unjust and unwaraut
ublc conclusions.
"J 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 have also refrained from,
giving this evidence to the committee
mi account of it-i probable injurious
oH'ccls upon others."
As soon ns tho reading clerk tit-'
tared tho words "unjust nod unwar
ftntahlo conclusions," Speaker Elliott
violently rapped his gavel, and tho
virtuous House refused to hear the fur
ther reading of the- letter,
The treasuror also furnished a list
shoving tho disbursement of $112,000
on nocount 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,
whose name adorned the list with a
suflix of $1,000. He explained that lie
got it os a feo for assisting the special
committee investigating tho sinking
fuud commission in 1873. These
ugly threats of tho State treasurer
seem to havo thrown a temporary
damper over the patriotic ardor of
tho General Assembly
The News and Courier reporter
says that tho chadbands are mad be
cause the committee failed to ro com
mend the imps*icliii2eiir of itl*? fn.t
treasurer.
The treasurer's reply to tho com
mittee report was made at the ap
pointed time, and is regarded as con
clusive ob most points.
VALEDICTORY,
Finding that my increasing duties
as teacher aud surveyor demand my
undivided attention, I feel oalled upon
to resign my position iu tho Times
with this issue.
In my editorial control of the paper
I have endeavored, in my feeble way,
to advance those principles of puro
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 tho present popularity ot
these views I have never given any
serious concern, boiug thoroughly sat
isfied with their soundness and ulti
mate triumph.
Of course, after this issue, I will
have 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 AM P.
^We^Be^b^a^^extract ^ from tho
bune, republican, has been made by
its proprietor an independeut-jmirnal.
Wo regard this as a favorable indica
tion of the drift of public sentiment
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. Puffor has been appoint
ed United States Minister to Brussels,
which seems to bo regarded ns by no
means a bud 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 Proouammk,?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 were to get it. To be
gin with, ho is now certain of the
negro nud carpet bag delegations, who
will represent the South in tho next
Republican Nominating Convention.
These will be "tho dead weight of the
convention, not amenable to nigh pub
lic considerations." He is reasonably
certain of tho delegations from tho
Democratic Slates of the North?New
York, Now Jersey, Indiana, &ci Ho
may hope pretty confidently to pick
up more or less drift-wood from such
doubtful Stales as Pennsylvania and
Ohio. Mr. Piko doesn't sec why his
chances for carryiug off tho nomina
tion from all competitors arc not ex
cellent. Leading Republicans evi
dently take the suine view, and are
prudently ?reticent. But. tho dividing
line 'i3 "being mLi lly drawn."
LOCAL ITEMS.
_?_,_
B?F" Mr. KirnC KonrN.soH is uuthbtized
to :oHcct and receipt for advertisements und
iubscriptiofta to the Times:
Our friends wishing to have advertisements i
inserted in the TIMES, must hand them in
by Monday Homing,10 o'clock.
TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION:
On* Copy for one year, -? $2.00
11 " Six Months, .... 1.00:
Olftco Hours at Orangcbarg Dopot.
From 8 o'clock A. M. to 2 o'clock P. M,'l
From 3- o'clock P. M. to 5 o'clock P. M. ,
Goofls will neither bo receive*? or deliv-i
?rcd outside of these hours.
The Soutlrora Cultivator for Murch
h rich in reading matter.
D. Louis' Htore has received a ncw;|
coat of paint. - ?
Our streets are again in a muddy
condition.
- ' -?:? -fl
Wo uotice that Mr. Jno. Jt\ O'lNeil,]
of Charleston, has seirt ten crates of
green peas to New York, winch iv the]
first lot of the season.
Our readers will please notice that,
Mr. Hey ward has opened the Orange-:
burg Academy ou 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.
Bop.? is foreman. The indications are
that the jury intends to do tho work
faithfully.
Judge Reed's words to the men sen
tenced to bo hung iu Charleston, pro
duced a lasting impression upon every
one iu tha court house. They show
the judge to be 0 man of feeling, and
are calculated to accomplish good.
FIRE AT URANCHVILLE.
A file occurred at this place on
Thursday morning, destroying the store
and dwelling of Mr. F. Damish, and
the old car shed of the South Caro^
liua Railroad. Mr. Damish's loss was
between $5,000 and 86,000. -Half of |
his stock, which was general merchan
dise, was insured iu the Georgia Horn)
Insurance. Company. The firo wi
jnonght to be accidental.^
STILL THEY C JtE,
Since o?r lasC issuw 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.'
Wo are informed that Rev. D. W, |
Cuttino will deliver a lecture here on
"Temperance" on March 23. We
think we are safe in- saying that 110
one will be disappointed in coming
out to hear this lecture, whether he
is an advocate of the temperance
cause or not, for Mr. Cuttino is on
able and interesting speaker on all'
subjects.
SALE-DAY
Was lively, our farme3s turning out
in strong force. Of course h is a busy
timo now with the planting commu
nity, but this 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 white man who kept a store
near Ldisto landing, was brutally
murdered on last Wednesday night
by two negroes by the came of Smith
and Gibbcs. The deed was doiic
without any provocation whatever,
the parties wishing to take their goods
without paying lor 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 AM KUH'AS
Tinned out again on Tuesday af
ternoon, and presented a fino appear
ance under their new officers, in spit^
of tho disagreeable weather. Presi
dent Samuel Dibble was in coiumaud,
and we understand that a fresh impo
tus has been givon to this useful or
ganization.
Tho Comet Fire Company also
turned out on tho samo afternoon,
showing unabated aoal in the welfare
of our good old Burg. This company
deserves thanks for valuable aid ren
dered in tin.cs of need.
A COTTON FACTORY.
Somo time ago a meeting was hold
in Orangeburg to take itito considera
tion tho feasibility of establishing a
factory in this vicinity. A committee
wns appointed at this meeting to en
quire into the matter aud report at a
subsequent meeting. These meetings
were held at the time of the financial
panic, and, on this account, the sub
ject seems to have been dropped.
We are aware of the difficulty of
inaugurating or sustaining anything
founded alono 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, we 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 we 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 Fellows' Temple,
and the drawing is proposed to be
done with perfect fairness. Mr. Thos.
B. Boyd is the agent at this place, to
whom wo would refer for further in
formation.
MARRIED, On Thursday morning
last, the 25th instant, by the Rev. A.
F. in orris, of Orangeburg, Mr. 8. O.
SISTRUNK and Mrs. A. M. BEH
LING, both of George's, 8. O.
STILES K. MELLICH AMP,
SURVEYOR,
Will burvby 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, furnished by
the parlies wishing work done.
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE
AND E0EIE PEOPLE.
Doors, Sash. and. Blinds.
Geo. S- Hacker,.
CHARLESTON, S. C.
Only Carolinian engaged in the mtitlu
ficturc of Doors, Sash. Blinds, Mouldings,
Turned Work, in Charleston,. S. C. Prices
as low as any other house, and work all
firnt class.
fcb.25. 1875-ly
THE GRAND GIFT CONCERT.
To bo given in tbo city of Greensboro1,
N. C, on March 17lh, 1875.
REAL ESTATE GIFTS. -
BEN BOW HOUSE, . $00,000
1 house and lot in city, 0,000
it ?i ii ii ii ii 4*00
ii ? ? ?? ? i? 4,000
ii ii ii f.- i?. ii 4|000
I plantation in throe miles of city, 1,500
4 vacant lots in city $375 each, " 1,500
II " ?? " '? 100 " 1,000
Amounting to $81,500.
All this property in in the best order' and
condition, and to every portion there is a
clear and unimpaired title, and a wairanty
deed will he made to the holders of the
lucky tickets.
f.'A-SII GIFTS,
I Cask gift of $10,000 $10,(Ht0
1 " " 5;000 5,000
2 " " 2,000 each 4,000
4 " " 1,000 " 4,000
8 " " 500 " 4.000
50 " " 100 " 5,000
175 " " 20 " 3,500
500 " " 10 " 5,000
900 " " ? " 4.500
15,000 " " 2.50" 37,500
Amounting to $82,500. Also, $G,000
worth of small gifts, making a gift to every
ticket. Tickets only $2.50.
Hon. O. P. Mkkukniiaix, 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 run as follows:
FOR Coi.UMniA.
Leave Charleston # - - 7.00 a m
Arrive at Columbia - ?? 2.15 p m
FOR auousta.
Leave Charleston - - 7.0() a m
Arrive at Augusta - - 2:15 p nr
FOR CIIAULESTON.
Leave Columbia *? - 4.30 p m
Arrive at Charleston - - 11.30 p m
Leave Augusta ... 4.30 p m
Arrive at Charleston - - 11.30 pm
Columbia Night Express (Sundaysexcepted)
Leave Charleston ; ; ; 7.00 p m
Arrived at Columbia ; ; G.45am
Leave Columbia ; : . 7.10 p m
Arrive at Charlesion ; ; 0.30 n m
Augusta Night Exprera (Sunday excepted)
Leave Charleston ; ; 8 00pm
Arrivo at Augusta ; ; 7 50am
Leave Augusta ; ? 0 00pm
Arrive at Charleston ; ; 5 40am
Camdcu Trains conncclsat Kingville-d'rily
(except Sundays) with Day Passenger Train
and runs through to Columbia on Mondays
Wednesdays and Saturdays'
* H. b. PICKKNS, G, T. A.
A FIT I, I, SUPPLY
OF
LAN DREDTHS GARDEN SEED,
Just Received
AT THE
Grange Store
6
E, EZEKIEL*
AGENT
msgOLiTTiojr or copaktjvkrship.
The firm of STRAUSS & 8TREET is this day dissolved bv mutual con
sent. All parties indebted to the firm will make payment to Iftr. James
Fowles. who is authorized to make settlement for us. J. STRAUSS
A J. J. STREET.
Orangeburg, S. C, February 24th, 1875.
copart^ersh i
The undersigned" hove this day formed* a co-partnership, under' the firm name of
STRAUSS & CO., for Uie purpose ot conductiug a RICE and ?RlfST MILL and SaW
MILL busino-s. J. STRAUSS,
' J. J. SREET,
, B n ... JAS. B. FOWLES.
Q?zz~ixsts, ? C, February 24th 1875.-3t
Gr LOVER & G3L,OV?iR.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Office opposite Court House Square.
Orangeburg, S- O
T. W. Glover, Mortimer Glover,
Julius Glover.
Feb. 19 tf
ANNO UNCEMENT
I AM PREPARED TO RECEIVE
BOARDERS
IN connection wit& my Day Scrtoolv 0&
Bussel Street, opposite residence of
N. A. BULL, Esq.
JAMES S. HEYWARD,
Principal,
ORANGEBURG ACADEMY.
Nov. 19 3m
ATTENTION FARMERS \
I am ready to fill orders for
Peruvian 6uanaper
ATLANTIC PHOSPHATE,
MAPE'S PHOSPHATE;
-q%p4T? 'ff** "W* Ii, jrant^r ^EDHiRElf)
PRICES. Also can supply, on short notice,
DISOLVED BONE AND A.GW
PHOSPHATE,
My PERUVIAN ia unufcuftlly fine:
Jolm A. Hamilton.
Dec 17-3m'
The Watt Flows
AND
THEIR CASTINGS,
Are for sale in this County by the'nnuer
aigued who ia Sole Agent These plows and
Castinga lam offering at manufacturer's pri
ces with freight added. First premium
awarded by this County Fairover the Farm
oi?\r Friend und all others.
KIRK ROBINSON,
Sole Agt.-for Orangeburg Countv.
SOLUBLE PACIFlCGUANO?$46 cash
$53 time, without interest.
Pacific Guano Company's Compound Acid
Phosphate of Lime for Composting with
cotton need? $30 cash, $35 time, without
interest.
To accommodate Planters, thoy can order
now and havo until 1st April to decide
whetrfoj they will take at time or cash price.
"When delivered from Factoiy by carload,
no draynge will be charged. This Guano
ia now so well known in all the Southern
States for its rcmarkablo ofTects as an agen
cy for increasing the products of labor as
not to require apecial recommendation from
us. Its u?e for nine years past has estab
lished its character for reliable excellence.
Thcaupplfcs put into market'this season
arc, aa heretofore, prepared under tho super
intendence of Di. St Julian Ravenel, Chem
ist of the Company, at Charleston, S. O,
hence planters may test assured that its
quality and composition is precisely the
same as that heretofore sold.
J. N. ROBSON,
Agent for South Carolinn, Charleston. S.C.
John S, Reese & Co, General Agents,
Baltimore, Md. nOv 20-3?n
IZLAR & DIBBLE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
RUSSELL STREET,
Orangeburg, S. C.
Jas. F. Izt.ar. ' S. Diubi.e.
inch 0-1yr
A CARD.
Dr. T. Berwick Legarc, 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 de
sire Ids professional services.
If notified through tho post office or oth
erwise, ho will cheerfully visit those who
reside at a distance in tho country.
THE
of charleston, s. c?
WILLIAMS, BLACK & WILLIAMS, Agfa.,,
No-. 3" Cotton Exchange
SOUTH ATLANTIC WHARF.
These first class Fertilizers,- carefully pre-'
pared under the special supervision of our'
chemist,. Dr St. Julien Ravenel, are now of-'
fered at reduced^ rates.
THESTONO SOLUBLE g?an?.
. Is a fhoroughly-ommoniafcd Fertilizer.
THE STONO ACID PHOSPHATE
Ik excellent for composting, or or in the drill
with seed Special rates will be made with
all purchasers for Cash Orders. Address
e. c. WILLIAMS, Treasurer,
Key Box 486, Charleston, 8. &
Agent at Orangeburg;
d?c,24-3m ' E. EZEKIEL.
Important News to
PLANTERS 1
GBEAT
mm i Ftffi
IN VIEW of tbeIbw prices- ob
tained for Cotton the present Bt?a
son, and in or ierTo "pmcirTfwr,?i??nws1; -
within the reach of every planter^w^?
havegreally reduced our prices.
They will be Hold as* lbilowa .?
THE*
CASH PRICED
For ton of 2,000 lbs.,. - $46?
Payable May 1st, 1875.
TIME PRICE.
Per ton~ot 2,000 lbs., - $S$
Payable Nov. 1st, 1875,, Free of In
terest.
-???:ot .
THE BRADLEY'S'
PATENT
cash pp.tce.
Per Ion of 2,000 lbs., - $4?
Payable May 1st, 187ov
TIME PHICE.
Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $63*
Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of Inter
est.
THE PALMETTO
Acid Phosphate.
cash price:
Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - .$30
Payablo May 1st, 1875.
TIME PRICE.
Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $35
Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of inter
est
Freight and Drayage to be'Added.
Call on Agents for Almanacs and infor
mation.
FOR SALE BY
BULL, SCOVILL & PIKE, Orangeburg.
D. LOUIS, Orangcburg.
J. D. D. TANEY, Branchville, 8. C.
Geo. W. Williams & Gte?
Proprietors, Charleston, s. C.
Dental Notice.
the undersigned takes pleasure in an?
ncuncing to his many friends and patrons,
that he has permanently located at Orange
burg, c. H., S. C, where he will devote his
entire time, from every Monday till Saturday
noon to the
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
in all its Dopattmente. Perfect satisfaction
guaranteed la all operations cntrustedto his
care. Charges very moderate.
Office at Dr Fcrsner's old stand ovor Will
cock's Store. ?
a. m. SNIDER, D. s.