^?lim/-"'- Sweet Thoughts.
I ever think nt twilight hour
Of!} fair anil gentle l'rieud ?
^W?bHJ &me*wi9cj rhh-Hir-pdwe*,^
N.e\v clunrms jo life could lend.
In drenujs.l $9e?her fair}* form,
And hear her winning vo'cc,
In suiumo;'s calm or winter's storm,
?She made iny heart rejoice.?
, Her face was fair as llllos are,
?u Her cheeks were like the rose,
Bho seemed to me as some bright star,
? ' That pomes at daylight's close.
Her eyes were blue as summer skies,
Her hair was shining bright,
A, lovelier yl-ioii ye'er couhl riso
uXt?^?u oirh mortal sight.
This hn-elvfoiW if casket bright?
, j A nrl^ulf^s gem contained. , /
BeHnmri was free from earthly blight,
All guiltless, pure, and unstained.
But angtda-eame and whimpered low,
To my sweet friend one day,
i:40f that heavenly, shiiibig nhoie,
ljfcJe^i)d beeltono(l her away.
Far wliijer Hten her-fnir face grew,
Her voice more sweet.and low?
,??? Hwr lbVfc!>' pink cheeks faded toq, I |
fl6r 6te*p came soft, and slow."'
One summer's eve she passed away,
?, ? - A sweet sinUe on, her face? ...
, And now rtiu dreaming, day by day,
Kj ?. Of tlmt bright and happy phice
Whore my dear friend?an angel bright,
Whose joys can ne'er be told.
1 '-Wears the pure rohe of spotloss wliite,
?:! J- And crbwn of starry gold.
'.?'When muelng.tbus at twilight hour,
d >"IH<fr swoet voice oft I hear;
? ;lt breothes from every opening flower,
In ncc .Mits soft and clear.
Iii. W ,xn , .; ''
? >i'?he bids me llv^e a holy life,
'?? ! While I cniitrnue here,
?TThot'wheii I leave rids world of strife,
?? Those bH?3fuljoyaI'll sharp.
And oh ! I'm striving day by day,
To reach that heavenly land ;'
I know she'll moot ine on the way
ii And take mu by the baud.
???!/?) jl o > ..unit >? ?.. . ti
Then she will gently lead me,
. it. illp to tin? great while Throue
L id?'hone these joyful wordn will greet me -
True, faithful one, k,Well done!"
? ? [Clarendon Press.
Miscellaneous Items.
A speech from the thrown?"Blame
? .that mule !w
- :.;?;?! I,'ii* uohi . ?
t An Ohio obituary sa}'s, "Dccbascd
pumped a church organ eilieieutly for
twenty years."
> (The' '<U/gsf of North Carolina live
high.* They killed thirty thousand
fcheep last year.
A great many young men who
swore off on the 1st of January have
resumed.
There arc three good aids to the
(devil in this life?poverty, politics,
and the toothache.
The jChcerful li-yu longest in life,
and, aft or it in our regards. Cheer
fulness is, the offshoot of goodness.
Murderers arc so common in Texas
that the man'dying a natural death in
thai ..iSt?te ,is looked upon as an im
postor. ? ? -
We arc never more deceived than
? wlicb. ywe. mistake gravity for great
ness, solemnity for silence, or pom
posity Ibr erudition.
P,c.ojj>lc who arc apt to tell more
than -the truth, erroneous!}' think it
evens the matter if sometimes they
/say less than the truth.
He who is false to a present duty
bxeaks a thread in the loom, and will
?eek the defect when the weaving of
a lifetime is unrolled.
The cuirass worn by the German
(Cuirassiers is a breastplate and back
piece of white metal, and weighs no
less than sixteen pounds.
Hurricanes, .it is supposed, are
/caused by ail the women in the world
itajkinj at once, lint their infrequen
^ j^V^IJo militate against the tbeo
.. ...
? To write a good hand, wear a good
(Coat, nild keep a good character, are
three requisites for a young man who
baa to make ids own way in the
world.
All prosperous men can give good
coiniB.d and like to do it; it costs
?them nothing. It is easy to declaim
against eating when the stomach is
full.
There is a boy fifteen years old in
Raymond, Me., who stands six feet
aud four inches in his stockings, and
weighs one hundred and sixty-one
pounds.
Claude De Haven decides that the
happiest anomcut in a barber's life is
when he is boring out your eye, with
bis fore/lnger fortified behind a wet
towel.
Some people repnrd it as singular
that a man who never played at cards
-in his life because it is "-wicked,"
will exact 20 per cent, interest from a
poor widow. 1
During a recent storm a young
.couple in Maine, were so desi
rous of being made one that they
Started for the minister's with a team,
with two men in advance with snow
shovels.
The oiliest inhabitant of Broglic
and the oldest inhabitant of Toulouse
both died recently soon after the com
pletion of their hundredth year.
They would smoke, and perished to
gether, i
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Xtnil Road S<-H<icl-ulo?.
SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.
ClIARI.KSNON, S. C, Dec. El, 1S7S.
'On and after Sunday next, the 15th in
stant, the Passenger Trains on this road
will run as follows :
? ' FOR AUGUSTA.
{Sunday morning excepted.)
Leave (Charleston at.(> 45 a in
Leave Charleston at.7 :i0 p m
Arrive at August a'fil.1 ?W p m
Arirvc at Augusta at.G 20 r in
for COl.lmuia.
(Sunday morning excepted.)
Leave Charleston at.G 4.~> n m
Leave Charleston at.S 30 p m
Arrive at Columbia at......1 15 p nt
Arrive at Columbia at.r.,7 25 a m
for Charleston.
(Sunday morning excepted.)
Leave Augusta at..'I .10 p m
Leave Augusta at.7 45 p in
Arrive at Charleston at.10 10 p in
Arrive at Charleston at..G .'10 a tu
Leave Columbia at..'I 50 p hi
Leave Columbia at.S 00 p m
Arrive at Charleston at.10 10 p m
Arrive at Charleston at.? 110 a m
ACCOMMODATION PASSENGEIt TRAIN.
(Dally, except Sundays.)
Leave Charleston.7 10 a in
Arrive at Augusta.S 15 p m
Arrive at Columbia.7 00 p m
Leave Augusta.5 15 a in
Leave Colombia.J.0 20 a in
Arrive at Charleston.7 00 p in
These trains from Charleston. Colum
bia and Augusta connects,ut Braiieliville.
CAM DEN TRAIN.
(Sundays excepted.)
Leave Caindeu at.1 00 p m
Arrive nt Kingvillc at.4 00 p m
Leave Kingvillc at.5 10 p in
Arrive at Catndcn at.8 00 p ni
This train connects at. Kingvillc with
the Up Accommodation Train for Colum
bia and Down Columbia Passengor Train
for Charleston.
Greenville and Columbia Railroad eon
neetA with Night Trains from and to
Charleston.
Spartanburg and Union Railroad con
nects daily at Alston.
Lauretis Railroad connects at Newber
ry on Tuesdays. Thursday, Saturdays.
blue Ridge Railroad connects at An
derson on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sat
urdays going up, and on Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays coming down.
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail
Road connects at. crossing near Colum
bia with the Columbia Day Passenger
Train up and down.
S. S. SOLOMONS,
General Superintendent.
S. II. PICKKNS. Gen. Push. Agent.
Hardware.
S. E. MAESHALL & 00.
fa 10 KING-ST,
CHARLESTON, S. C.
OFFER A COMPLETE LINE OF
HARDWARE, POTWARE,
T'N WARE. NAILS.
WOODWARE. ROPE,
SADDLERY, CUTTLERY,
GUNS. &c. Also. Agricultural Steels,
as follows: Straight and Turn Shovels.
Scooters. R ill Tongues, and Sweeps of
all kinds, suitable for the wholesale ami
retail trade.
Metchanls would do well to call
and examine our stock before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Charleston, Sept. 27,1S7S. 3mo
DEALERS
IN PLANTATION GOODS,
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
St. Matthews S. 0.
We respectfully cull tlm-nttenlion of
the farmers to our general Btooli
jf GOODS and solicit a cull whene'er
they visit St. Matthews, A full and
fresh stock constantly In score.
Oct 3mo
The Weekly News
Contains live Editorials, the latest Tel
egrams, besides the following Special
ties: Carefully selected Mail News.
Prize Stories, a Chess Column, an AgrL.
cultural Department, Record of Mar
riages and Deaths. The WEEKLY
NEWS gives more for tho money than
any other Southern Weekly. See the
Prices: , . ?
Single Subscription per annum 32 00
Five Subscriptions at ?1 75, 8 75
? Ten Subscriptions at $1 50 15 00
Twenty Subscriptions at $1 25 25 00
Fllty Subscriptions at $1 CO 00
The WEEKLY NEWS will be sent to
yearly subscribers of the Daily Edition
of The News and Courier for 81.
The WEEKLY NEWS will be sent for
one year to six mouths' subscribers to the
Dailv Edition of The News and Courier
for $1 50.
The WEEKLY NEWS will bo sent to
yearly subscribers to the Trl-Weekly
Edition of The News and Courier tor
?1 50. , ,
No reductions will bo made in tho price
?to subsc'Hbcrs of The News and Courier
except us above.
Remember the WEEKLY NEWS con
tains all the latest News, selected from
The News and Courier, besides these spe
cialties which do not appear in the Daily
at ail.
A Prize Story, h Chess Column, an
Agricultural Department; and a com
plete weekly record of Deaths and Mar
riages in this State.
Any one of thes specialties alone is
worth the prioe of subscription, and the
subscriber really gets a First Class.Week
ly besides for nothing.
RIO II DAN & DAWSON,
Charleston. S. C.
The Favorite Dry-Goods
Eesort
Furchgott, Benedict & Co,
Charleston, S. O
OFFER THEIR, NEW FALL STOCK
Wholesale and Retail
AT LOWER PRICES
Than is paid by customers for infe
rior ,old auction goods.
$250,000
Worth of the finest and best selected
stock of Carpets, Lace Curtains,
,ji . Oil Cloths, Window Shades,
Dress Goods, Silks, Cloaks,
Shawls, Illankcts, Flannels, Alpacas,
cashmeres, first and second mourning
goods, kid gloves, notions, hosiery,
ribbons, silk tics, ladies and gentle
men underwear, linens, table and pi
ano covers, towels, table damask,
napkins, domestic goods, and thou
sands of other goods too numerous to
mention, arc now placed before our
old customers in the State of South
Carolina, and we guarantee to the
public and people of this State espe
cially that through
OUR IMMENSE FACILITIES
and long established reputation with
buyers and sellers where
MILLIONS
of dollars has been exchanged
through our house, that we can and
always will give better satisfaction
as regards
QUALITY AND PRICES
in goods purchased from us than any
other house South.
X^f* SAMPLES sent on applica
tion. N. R. Charges prepaid on all
goods over S10. Sent C. O. D. or
for post ollice order.
Please mention this paper in order
ing Goods.
FURCIIGOTT, BENEDICT ?fc CO.
?Ti> King street, Charleston, S C.
Oct 20 ly
NJioro -Advertising Contracts can bo made.
?o?
S-nTUNTTtTTTI ? fT"!
?o
White, Amber and Fultz.
SEED RYE.
SEED BARLEY.
-o?
RUST PROOF, WHITE AND r ??
-o
Grass Seed. Clove?' Seed.
SOME Till NO NEW I
RUST PROOF SEED
' "WHEAT,
Warranted. Bust! l3rooi
or IvTonev Refunded..
?o?
?FOR SALE BY?
L?RICK & LOWRANCE,
Oct. 4 3mo COLUMBIA S. C.
WJ
EDDING GIFTS AT ALLAN'S
?
?o?
FINE WATCHES,
American and Swiss,
Latest Styles.
?
RICII JEWELRY
Of New and Elegant Designs, and Ex
quisite workmanship.
-o
DIAMONDS, PEARLS^ CAMEOS,
As well as less costly sets, in great varPy
-o
STERLING SILVER WARE,
In Fresh and Beautiful Patterns, espe
cially adapted for Wedding Presents.
-o
SILVER PLATED WARE
Tea Sets, Waiters, Ice Pitchers, Buttel
Dishes, Cups, Cohlets, &c.
-?
CIIOICE FANCY GOODS,
French Clocks. Bronzes. Fine Table Cut
lory, Opera Glasses, Fine Glassware.
The Best Goods nt the Lowest Prices
JAMES ALLAN.
3m 307 King Stkeet.
Otto Soniag,
DYER AND^SCOURER,
No. 34 Wentwortb street, near the Old
Artesian Well.
CHARLESTON, 8. C.
Cents1; Coats Vests and Pants 'nicely
Cleaned', Dyed and Pressed. Faded and
Moulded Clothing Renewed with the
greatest dispatch.
W7P. CAIN
St. Matthews S. C
?o?
TYEALEU IN DRY GOODS,
U BOOTS & SHOES,
HATS CAPS &c.
I buj' inj' goods from first hands and
sell them at Charleston prices
?o?
Highest CASH price paid for cotton
? and country produce.
?o?
Full and General Sto ck alwnys on hand.
?o?
W. P. CAIN,
St. Matthews.
Near the DEPOT. Oct 84mo
QALL ON
J;AMES VAlIS" TASSEL
For your Family Supplies in the way o
FRESH GROCERIES,
FINE LIQUORS, TOBACCO
and SE ARS,
; FRESH LAGER always on draught.
A First-Class
RESTAURANT:
Where 3*011 can get Fresh Oysters or
anything else in the Eating Line
served up on shortest notice
GOOD FAT POULTRY and FBESII
EGGS alwaysoii hand.
Country Produce bought at the highest
market price.
JAMES VAN TASSEL, Agt.,
At Midler's Old Stand.
First Glass Family Grocery, at Patrick's Old Stand,
Corner of Russell and Treadwell Streets, Orangeburg.
IRESPECTFULLY INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT I HAVE OPEND AT
the above stund .1 first class
Where can ho found everything needed for family use of the very best
quality, and warranted fresh and genuine. 1 will make it a point to keep nothing
tor sale but what is first class and fresh. By permanent arrangements
made I will receive my goods weekly*?and by close and earefid attention
to my business, and the wants of my customers. 1 hope to receive a fair share of
patronage. Goods received on consignment, and country produce solo >r ship
ped to Charleston or Northern markets on Commission.
CHARLES S BULL. Agei
Orangeburg, S. C, September!?, 1S7S
DEALER IN
FINE CHEWING OBACO,
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED SEGARS,
A SPECIALITY
.Warle of .Mountxala Dew Cor/? Tlhishc^t.
CHAMPAGNE, ALES, POUTERS BRANDIES WINES, BEER &c ?p-c.
Ihave on band a very heavy stock which 1 atn offering for salo cheaper than
any one else in the County. Air. A. Li STROM AN Is with me and will he
pleused to see his iViends at Doyle? Cornea-.
Z. J. KING
Orangeimrrr (September
....
NORTH WEST CORNER STATE IIOUE1CSQUARE,
COLUMBIA S. 6.
BOARD $200 PER D.<l) '. OMNIB US ?b*es
Speolnl attention and RATES to commercial travolors.
Ornngeburg Oct. 18 187S. ly
JB CL F1E
FEESH A11 Ii I "V AJ, S
OF
Mew and Desirable Goods
AT
v' f
MY STOCK COMPRISES
.;)
Dry Goods and Groceries
IN GREAT VARIETY.
The Dry Goods cmbrnco Lndlcs and M?ns Dress Goods, White and Colored
Cotton Goods, Prints, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Boots and. Shoes,
To 6uit all classes. Also full lines of
GROCERIES AND TOBACCOS.
I? hi r
. :? ? ,-??? .Iftiriffl it a
And In fact everything to be found in a first class store.
Thanking the public for their generous patronage in the past, I respectfully
solicit a continuance of the snme. promising to sell everything at the lowest possi
ble price. The higheet market price paid for , , -j
, . .';. . ? - i.u C ' I
Cotton, Corn, Peas, Rice, ficc.
9 ' aocpj oi ..j i)iii><
. ... v; blind Bill Jr.di
And all other Country Produce. A call solicited. No trouble to show goods.
. , ,: ? -.ill ???Ur.i'i mil oi ?-Kf?
? ' :i S&l '!o Sfrfi R?!iUM
JOHN C. PIKE,
'.; . '? ? .iMidi?;;
Oraugeburg, S. C, Mar 2S-tf Corner Church and Russell Streets.
The Improved Water Elevator
and Purifier.
Orangeburg, S- C
IF you would enjoy good health you must use pure
water. To the citizens of Orangeburg, Alken,
Edgetleld, Hampton, and Barnwell counties: Having
purchased the exclusive right of said counties for the
Improved Water Elevator nnd Purifier, we offer the
same for sole. This Elevator has no superior. It is
simple, cheap and durable, having no wooden tubing
to decay and pollute the water. No iron tubing to
rust or corrode. No Hanges or valves to wear out or
to get out of order. Requires no attachment below
the platform and will lastQCMMEE TIMES
as long as any pump. Will make bad water good,
and good water better. A thorough Investigation is
all that is necessary to convince you of its merits.
Ar '. SAIN, MERONEY & CO.
March U-Gm
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II!! I! 11
in
A
DVE?TISE a large and varied stock of Goods, consisting in part of
Sugar, Tea, Soap, Tinware, Lemons, Butter Nuts,
Coffee, Spice, Sapolio. Stone ware, Oranges Cocoa Nuts,
Bacon, Ginger, Washing Soda, Glassware, Apples," Pecans,
Flour, Pepper, Lye, Crockery ware, Cabbages, 'Almonds,
Lard, Nutmegs, ? Potash, Wooden ware, Confectionery, Currants,
Hams, Copperas, Starch, Sifters, Candy, Prunes:
In fact the largos'- and best variety of Fancy and Staple Groceries kept tn Orange
burg, at prices Ten to Twenty per cent less than any house in town.
I mean just what I say,
i'll sell lor less than any one,
Or give my goods away.
A. B. WALKER,
Orangeburg, April 4, 1S79.
Leader of Low Prices.
DRUGGIST AND CHEMIST
IS OFFERING
His largo and well selected stock of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet and Fancy Articles
LOW DOWN FOR CASH.
ALSO a lot of FINE TOBACCO FROM FORTY^THREE^TOPCIGHTY
Fivc cents per pound. Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
Orangeburg, S. C, July 12. 63 A. C. DUKBS, M. B.
NEW~STORl1 NEW STORE
IN THE TOWN OF
If, Iffi&fTFHliWI
DA. SAIN NOTIFES THE CITIZENS OF ST. MATTHEWS, AND THE
4 public generally that In the old stand of Clark's, near the Depot, will bo
found a choice and raro selection of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Tobaccos and Segars. Liquors
both Foreign and Domestic, Hardware, #c,
And solicits a share of trade. Mr. J.PHIL. SAIN, who Is in charge of the store
will be glad to greet any all of his old customers, and now ones too, to' whom he
guarantees bat sains as good as can be had in Charleston. Highest.market prices
paid for all kinds of country produce*
a
St. Matthews, September C, 187C