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HE TUESDAY, MAY 29. .vp. . i i , i :. 'Sha JSiimfa Watchman was founded ^ ; & 1850 an* the TVae ?te&ro* ta -V 1806. 1%6 W^?niaft a?? Sb??ftr^a st^-awasstse combined circulation and iefiuence of both of tko old papers, and t?^jS ? w^Sf?rtly^^ best advertising' ^ medica? inSumter: Pfi- V - ' ' v - - ~ ? - OTJB PUBLIC BOADS. SavC^K; .-. .-.'7?-- '? jgl^h?i^^ who Bas |?;??pri^^ ?a^ be^ fe wtt^taWe^.tt?wg and writing, and fe : -^p?i^^aggi??k thinking, upon the > sublet, tb^f?i^ nas not yet bean ^mjtnd a? t&^?|?::g^1?^ doiie io a |i permanent manner^wi&oat oppressing ^^|!?|^^^ ^^ey ,woaid be jpft We aji^^ eee that^eaator But I; lot to?f^iaed to give tbe State the beaefifeof bViatelrect upon: this qu 3s . . ties, as& w* bept:he wiH*feeeive all tile r '?Wiistinow-tbat he desires. About a 0%_ month;*go fee addressed a letter tocom ?? mmokr of Agriculture, A. P. Botlsr, waoift iu? a^drei?ed-a letter to cha ?fi gee that Senator But give tbe State the upon: this qu3S he wiH*feeeive all tile be desires. About a a letter to com* of Agriculture, A. P. Butler, letter to che ?&airman of each Board of County ^:^;C^ in ||?'ftf?at??'aa.to toe miks of road worked ?sd etber facts bearing on public road ts. We Bee fro? iBe Eec ia *' few of thia ?oonCy Board? ?od we edi red oar Board yesterday, wbile in flMikffV to aeeertain what action they bave taken, and was informed thai they ?ava sot yet been able to get together j aH^ M?TDatioo desired ; but have ti****^ before them and will attend j ?to kat Ibo earliest tlime practicable. ?seems to have made the matiter y*, and it is tobe hoped tha> he ? some practical advice, foot some legislation that will the desired result io a LC au? to ail concerned. The ir bit letter referred to : important abd economic ftc this Slate--now that the Stock law is settled-and I trust per ma- * Beat]j-ts toe improvement of our pub? lic highways and as I shall have some * next summer-the first prospect 1 recess that I have a member of tba senate-I r a part of it in preparing ose or more communi? on that-subject. At least I in I return to Wash coifate toe leading features "of public Toad work of and draw-stich cor cla jmibation of them may want to troubk ysu fer some dita if j jos eas procure it.; j lat-*Can you furnish me with the j nawber of miles of high ways worked and i matotained by the public in this Sfctte T 3d. Is there meaos of ascertaining tbs niatxre condition of the highways ot tim different counties and if so, : \ 3d. Can you give the namba.' of public bridges and ferries and of these | bow many eollect toll and bow. many are free and as nea? as may be the cos; of construction and maintenance ? 4th. Aj-e there any public roads in South Carolina on which toll is collected from travelers ? If so, bow many miles, wbere located, the cost of construction j sod maintenance, bow were they made sad by -?bom ? If yon bave sot the data that will en? able you to answer these questions I would be greatly obliged if you can g?t it fer mc through the County Corr mis sksers. I presume they can readily furnish if and you have opportunities of eommunicating with them and I have sot . : : j . The public road problem is- a very one, very difficult to deal i^B^? Jwaai to^et ali the availa Os tbe subject. In or may be solved inte ligently ve all tbe information possi? ble, and^nence I venture to trouble you. Shoal water io ocr streams terminate at about a lice drawn from Che raw to Au? gusta, and that section of the State ly? ing above such a line is where the neatest trouble is experienced. The ?31* asd clay tod stone of this region hare hitherto baffled the efforts of tbe public fer good roads, ander our pres? set piss of dealing with them, and the opinion ia growing that some change is necessary in tbe interest of economy and comfort. What that change shall be I am sot prepared to suggest. One thing I as prepared to say, however, that in many parts of the country the roads . are not fit to be travelled and I do not sebero ever can bo made so under our {- ?raseo?system of maintenance, I care : Bot bow efficient and faith ful tbe oom ajjatjijuf ri may be. Tbe greater part of the country below this line may get ander-the old plan and have pas sbada because of the topography of tbe coan try and character of the soil, bat I think it is demonstrable, if the data could be bad, that the expenses in corred is tbe ap country by reason of tbe sear and tear of vehicles, injury to work animals, loss of time and some? times of limb or life on bur present T???, weald macadamize them all an J -smia^m ffr&n indefinitely, io tty noth? ing of tbe depreciated value of I^d, where it is inaccessible pn account ot bad roads. - Bat I am somewhat anticipating my? self and bad better preserve this discus- i doa fer a subsequent communication, j which I nope to make and shall make, j if I a? sot disappointed in getting the secesaary information. In the mean-i time I invoke your assistance and shall be greatly obliged if you will aid me. Vm truly, yours, ?. C. BUTLER. M gs 9 . ' Xbe National Colored Convention, aitboogb repudiated by a Bamber of tba promioent colorad mas whose james wara aspeoded, without aatbority, to tba call, seems to bo still atr?igate? d?aenmad bj those directly Tbe New Era, of ClfaHes artlcleas fellows : Let ? go os, BO ese specially to sakiag ft* One race, ceased a -wara sil We hope not, however, aa we have nee at heart. Do let us stop ask this and that as a race and 4'Negro We are part aod parcel of this Nati population, aod must, govern ourse : accordingly and not otherwise. We sick of hearing so much "Nigger," us hear more from an American st; point._._ PRESIDENTIAL SP?CTJIii TIONS. Already vast ?peculations as to c didates for the Democratic nominal for .the Presidency in 1884 are dulged in. Any attempt now to pe trate into tho drift of public opini however skilfully made, is likely give a most misleading and unsatisi tory conclusion, to which very sli, value will be attached. It matters tie how accurate the calculation be as .the definite tone of leading journals i the most assured opinions of prom in politicians, the contrast between actual result and the undoubtiog < peetations io the past demonstrate I futility of the computation, and puts quietus oo all such Presidential 'futur; To employ arguments why this or tl man is bound to be the nominee is u less, for every fact adduced will i doubtedly be colored by hopes that i too confident, and which as data for pi dictions are entitled to as much ci dence as Cassandra's prophecies. Among the names mentioned for t Presidential honors are Bayard, Thc man, McDonald, Hendricks, Tilde Morrison, Gea. Hancock, Geo. Geor B. McClellan, Gov. 6. F. Butler ai others. This list containa some go names, but what the National Dem eratic Convention will do cannot 1 conjectured at present. If, howeve the representatives of the Democrae in grand convention assembled, w read the hand-writing on the wall ai act io accordance with the wishes of tl people, they will cot allow the militai element to predominate. Gen. Hai cock is a defeated candidate, and tb; should settle the question as to h chances. Mr. Tilden is too old ac does cot want to be a candidate. Get McClellan's peninsular campaig against Richmond would uotomb bitte animosities, aod that will consequent] preclude him from the race. Now of tb "silver" saint, B. F. Butler, tb Democrats should wash their band clean, and let- the gentleman roth into private life, where the perturbs ?tioos of his conscience for spoon steal iog will have the most excruciate effect. Senator Bayard seems to be tb most prominent of ail names spoken ol as yet, and if no combination of un toward circumstances should transpir between this and the assembling of th National Convention next year, hi chances for a successful run are a probable as any issue in the future ca possibly be. Au able civilian, of known states 'mansbip, of unimpeachable iotegrity aod of decisive aod fearless charade should be., nominated. Tbe countr does not want a man who bas yet t< win his spurs in political life Neither one too old or too young. No does it wish the selection to be madi from the ranks of military gen?rale Since the unpleasantness between thi States too sacred regard ?as been paie to military men. The hue and cry o the country calls aloud for a change ii this respect, and if the lessons of tbe pas) have not taught the Democracy wisdom, the party will lever learn it, and the hopes of the most sanguine adherents must surely subside into frozen de? spondency. Court. The Court of General Sessions convened yesterday, Jndge Pressley npon the Bench, and solicitor Dargan in attendance : The Grand Jury finished their business and were discharged that evening. They fonnd true bills in seven cases, and made their Presentment--publish below. Up to this writing, six cases were disposed of a3 follows: Joe Howard-Murder. Postponed on ac* count of sickness of Defendant to October Tenn. John Davis-Burglary and Larceny. Plead guilty. James Anderson-Arson. Fonnd guilty and recommended to the Mercy of the Coori. Motion for new trial refused. Robert Toney-Burglary and Larceny Mistrial. Remanded back to Jail. Elmore Durant-Unlawful entry opon lands after Notice-Not guilty. Presentment of the Grand Jury. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY or SUMTER. Tb the Bon. B. C. Pressley, Presiding Judge, May Term, 1883: The Grand Jory would report the bridges over DeScbamp's Mill, one at Chandler's Cross Roads, and one at Pudding Swamp, in bad order and nnsafe for travel- The bridge on the Plowden Mill Road, in Concord Township, is not safe, and we recommend the County Commissioners to erect one at once. All of which is respectfully solicited W. H. PBiLLIPS, Foreman. ? > ? i ai Pointers Declaring the Directions j of Public Roads. The at?!*ution of Superintendents of High? j w*js is called" *o the following sections of the Gener?J Statutes ; "SEC. The Siberiatendents of Highways shall Ca?'se all the reads in their respective districts to be posted and numbered and, at each fork of said roads, a pointer tC be placed declaring the direction of soch roads. And if any person or persons 8?.aN cnt down, bnrn,.or deface any mile-post or | stone, or pointer, erected as aforesaid, he, she, or they, upon conviction thereof, shall forfeit and pay the som of ten dollars, to be recovered by indictment or information in say court of competent jurisdiction. "Ssc. 1046. Aoy Sn perin tendent of High? ways neglecting to cease said coads to be posted sod cumbered, and to have pointers erected es aforesaid, shall be liable io pay the som often dol?ais for each and avery Aach neglect, to ba recovered by indictment m tba Coort of General Sessions of the county wherein the lame occurs, tobe collected and Jersey Cattle. Upoo our first page will be found the opin? ion of Mr. Peters, the noted stock man of Georgia, in regard to the best breeds of stock for the South, from which it wit! be seen that he gires the Jerseys the preference over all other cattle. The article is worthy the atten? tion of our readers, acd those who can, should try to get this desirable breed. In this connection we think we will be doing our county a benefit by calling atten? tion to the fact that the Messrs. Ry tten berg own, perhaps, as fine and pure-blooded a Jersey bull as there is in the State. He was formerly owned by Mr. Baruch of Camden, who, when about to remore from there, sold bim to Messrs. Ryttenberg. The mother was sn imported Jersey cow, and this bull was calved on shipboard, so that there can be no doubt about the purity of bis blood. He is a very handsome animal, and was awarded a premium at the State Fair, .and also at our County Fair. He is at present in town, and we had the pleasure of seeing bim a few days agoat Mr. Ryttenberg's lot. He will probably remain here a abort time vet, befa-e they send him back to the. planta? tion, an** we advise our readers who are in? terested in fiore stock to look at him. WASHINGTON LETTES. [From our Regular Correspondent.] WASHINGTON, May 25, 1883. Notwithstanding the fact that Wash? ington bas been deserted this week by the administration, the ship of State sails smoothly on. Several of the Cabinet officers are seeking recreation, Saning, or attending to duties elsewhere, ind others accompanied President Ar? th ur to New York to attend the cere- j monies of the opening of the East River Bridge. The President has been sick since be left this city', and indeed his general health is poor in spite of his welt fed appearance. He chafes under the irksome cares of office, and longs for release from his wearing responsi? bilities. %His intimate friends say he is not a candidate for re-election, and would under no circumstances again be President. ' The association of ladies who have for years been pursuing. the patriotic undertaking of restoring and caring for ?he home of George Washington were >n Wednesday conveyed from this city to Mount Vernon, where they held their jDnual council. Since 1873 the en? dowment fond of this enterprise has jrown.frbm $1,000, to $28,000, which is judiciously invested by tho society's treasurer. Each state through repre? sentative ladies takes some one room of the venerable mansion under its pa? tronage, so far as the number of rooms will allow, and restores and furnishes it in style as nearly contemporaneous with Washington's time as possible, and in nany cases the original far ni tare has been secured and replaced. The bed? room in which Washington died is un? der the patronage of Virginia ladies, and the bed on which he died has been restored to it by Colonel Lee, son of General Robert E. Lee. The room in which Martha Washington spent the last eighteen months of her life in af? flicted retirement is the especial charge of Wisconsin. New York bas the bo |uet room ; Massachusetts the library. South Carolina has raised funds for famishing the family dining room pre? cisely as it was originally, and Ala? bama, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia each has its special work. The association convenes in what is known as the "River Room," the trust of Pennsylvania. The tedious Star Route trial ap- j preaches its end. Colonel Ingersoll is I making the closing argument for the ! defense, and the case is likely to be j given to the jury the first week in June, j The trial has been largely attended this week. Every morning before the open? ing hoar the court room has been packed, ladies forming full half of thc audience. The defendants do not attend often, but the "defense ladies," as they are called the wives, sisters, aunts, and cousins of the accused come regularly to their re? served seats. On Wednesday a ventrilo? quist had some fan by playing his tricks in different parts of the room. Several times the Judge Commanded silence in imperative tones, but the offender elu? ded suspicion. Newspaper writers con? tinue to harp on what they call the enormous, outrageous expense the Government is being put to in the prosecution of the Star Route conspira? tors. The Government has been ac? cused of spending more money in the trial than the total amount stolen by thc defendants. The fact is the fees paid the jurors has been fixed by law, and are the same in the Star Route cases as in all other criminal cases, while the pay of the Government coun? sel does not approach the amounts al? leged by newspapers. The estimate made by the Post Office Department is that the amount of the stealings ap? proximates $4,000,000, and the cost to. the Government in trying the cases will scarcely exceed $1,000,000. Monday afternoon the President ap? pointed Walter Evans, of Louisville, Ky., Commissioner of Internal Reve? nue, vice Generai Raum. He is a law? yer, a Republican, and a favorite of. Post Master General Gresham. Mr. Lyman, the chief examiner of the civil service commission, has freely expressed himself as opposed to the employment of females in the Depart? ments. Many women who now bold Government positions, as well as those who wish to apply for places, stand somewhat in awe of him, and fear his influence may be exerted against them, and unfair discriminations made in examinations and reports of the com? missioners. Post Master General Gresham has signified bis intention of making a num? ber of changes in the clerical force of the Post Office Department before the end of the present fiscal year. He proposes to move some of tho older em? ployes, and fill their places *vith younger and more vigorous men. IQ cases where the old clerks can perform light, easy work, they will probably be retain? ed at reduced salaries. <. --?-.???? The North Carolina Teacher.-This is the tit?$ of a new monthly, magazine published it Ralegh, N. C., Eugene G. Harrell, Mana? ging Editor, the first number of which June, 1883-is just lo hand. H is extremely neat in appearance, and the table of contenu presents an interesting array of articles upon schools and teaching. The object of the pub? lication is stated to be the "desire to aid as far ai possible those who are engaged in training our boys and girls, by giving them ht convenient shape, the very best and most practical hints suggestions and methods apon educational subject! that bare been tried 5>y tb? leading instructors of .the times sod proven successf al." Sub*a^ron price gi a rear. . '.. j. j~s-? Letter from Bishopville BISHOPVILLE, S. C., MAY 28, 1883. The Bishopville Lodge No. 104 A. F. M. has reorganized under dispensation of the Grand Lodge and the following brethren were elected to serve the Lodge the remainder of the year : Albert Rogers, W. M. J. E. Baekin, S. W. W. H. Crosswell, J. W. L. P. Husbands, Secty. Wm. Johnson, Treas'r. D. E. Durant, Sr. Deacon. H. C. Watson, Jr. Deacon. Draper A. Dixon, Tyler. Our town was visited last week by General Richardson and several lawyers, on business We have Railroad on the brain, and we have good reason to believe that Bishopville will have a Road at no distant day. The farmers are needing rain. Small grain crops will not be as good as last year. Good stand of cotton and corn, but the general condition of crops are not as promising^ at this time last year. The people read the Watchman and South? ron and are satisfied. 0. Statistics Prove It! The Allwise Creator did not intend that half the children born should die under five years of age. But correct statistics prove this to be the estimate. Mothers just think of it ! And bow many of this number die from strong, griping and poisonous medicines? Echo answers, how many ? Norman's Nea* tralizing Cordial contains not one harmful ingredient. An infant just born can take it with impunity. Soda Water, 5 cents a glass at J. A. Schwerin's. Every bottle of Sbriner's Indian Vermi? fuge is guaranteed to give satisfaction if noell according to directions. Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey ; Where men do loaf and women work all day ; But blest is the land with fruitful blessings crowned, Where Ash (ley's) Element makes rich the barren ground._ The minstrel end men has furnished* the following inscription for Bob Ingersoll's tombstone : ''Robert Barns." The most reliable, carefully prepared and best purgative of the present age is BRANDRETH'S PILLS. . They are compounded of Roots, Herbs and Gums of the most healing and beneficial kind. As a Family Medicine they are unrivalled| curing Hcad-acbe, Constipation, Liver Com? plaint, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia-clearing the blood of all impurities-acting on the Liver, Kidneys and other important organs, removing the waste tissue, and adding years to the lives of all who use them. . For fifty years they have been used by the American public, and their constantly increas? ing sales show bow they are appreciated. A Perfect Remedy in 20 Diseases. ASHFIELD, MASS. I am verging on eighty years, and deem it my duty to suffering humanity to say that my long life is due to Brandreth's Pills which have been my sole medicine for half a cen? tury. I know the last forty-three years of my life is owing solely to their use. Your Pills saved me many times after the best medi? cal skill in several States had given me up as hopeless. I have had many converts to pur? gation with Brandretb'8 Pills, and have seen them perform almost miracles of cure. For children, a few doses have cured measles, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. In all female troubles and weakness I have never known them to fail. In adult males I have known them to cure the worst cases of dys? pepsia, Rheumatism, kidney diseases, dysen tary and diarrhoea; even dropsy, paralysis, and apoplexy have yielded toa persistent course of Brandreth's Pills. In fact I have found them the true Life Elixir. They act as continual preventatives against the effects of time, disease, and labor. JOHN II. MANN. THE MARKETS. CHARLESTON, S. C., May 26, 1883. COTTON.-Market quiet. Sales about 50 bales. Quotations are: Ordinary 8f<r?>9; Good Ordinary 9J; Low Middling, 10@10 J ; Middling 104; Good Middling, ll. WILMINGTON, N. C., May 28, 1883. SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Market quoted firm at 33 cents. ROSIN-Tbe market was steady at $1.27} for* 1 Strained and $1.32$ for Good Strained. CRUDE TURPENTINE--Market steady at $1.25 for Hard, $2.00 per bbl., for Soft. C?TTON-Market dull. Sales - bales. The following are the official quotations: Ordinary 7 5-16. Good Ordinary 8 9-16, Low Middling 9f, Middling 10}, Good Middling 10f. State of South Carolina. i OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL, COLUMBIA, S. C., April 1, 1883. I certify, that C. H. MOISE of Sumter, S. C. Agent of LIVERPOOL, LONDON & GLOBE INSU? RANCE COMPANY, has complied with the requisitions of the Act of the General Assembly entitled "An Act to regulate the Agencies of Insurance Compa? nies not incorporated io the State of South Carolina," and I hereby license the said C. H. Moise, Agent aforesaid, to take risks and transact all business of Insurance in this State, in thc County of Sumter, for and in behalf of said Company. Expires Mareb, 31st, 1884. W. E. STONEY, Comptroller General. M. L. KI?ARD, Clothing Emporium. Just received my stock of SPRING CLOTHING Complete in all the Latest Sty lea -FOR MEN, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN. Gent's Furnishing Goods, -AND PJTool?L Wear. This line is selected with a view to com? fort in the hot Summer months. Sizes in Lnderwear 34 to 48. GENTS' FINE SHOES in Low Quarter, and Gaiters io Calf and Mott Kid. SOFT AND STIFF HATS ia ligh t and dark shades of alp the leading* styles. ^ AU orders sent to my address will be attended to. 1 COLOMB. GLENN SPRINGS, SPARTANBURG CO., S. C. The Proprietors of this Celebrated Water? ing Place respectfully announce that it will ie opened this Season on the first of May un ier the same management as last year. TERMS OF BOARD. Per day.$ 2 00 Per week. 12 00 Per Month. 30 00 Children ander ten years of age and col >red servants, half price. Liberal reductions Tor large families. Messrs. A. Tanner & Son, will run a daily Stage Line from Spartanburg and Glenr.3, Baking the best rail road connection. /^"Special attention given to shipping of Water. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, May 29. Proprietors. WOW 1$ THE TUIJE -TO CUT OATS -AND PLANT PEAS. -THAT IS li You Want to Enrich Your Lani Bat that cannot be accomplished without the fr?e ase of ?SS ELZtfSKT. 50 TONS ASH ELEMENT FOR SALE. -APPLY TO T. J. TUOMEY. May 22_ Estate of Sam'l N. Lacoste, Dec'd. [WILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OFPRO bate for Sumter County, on June 23d 883, for a final discbarge as Administratrix if aforesaid Estate. LAURA E. LACOSTE, May 22-4t Administratrix. Sstaie of Mrs. Leonora English DECEASED. [WILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate for Sumter County on 22d day if June, 1883, for a final discharge as Exec ttor of aforesaid Estate. WM. F. DESCHAMPS, May 22-4t?_Executor. Estate of Re?? Jas? A? Consar, DECEASED. [WILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE for Sumter County on the 14th lay of June, 1883, for a Final Discharge is Executrix of aforesaid Estate. MARY J. COUSAR, May 14-it Executrix. Estate of Matthew P. Mayes, Sr., DECEASED. [WILL \PPLY to the Judge of Probate for Sumter County on the 14th day of June L883, for a final discharge a? Executor of iforesaid Estate. MATTHEW P. MAYES, May 14-4t Executor. SHERIFF'S SALES. BY VIRTUE of sundry Executions, to me directed, will be sold at Sumter Jourt House, on the First Monday and day ollowing in June next, 1883, within legal lours of sale to the highest bidder for cash he following property : 826 3-10 acres of land, more or less, ia Sumter County, bounded on the North and Northwest by lands of Dr. S. Sanders and Thomas O. Sanders, on the East by lands of Dr 3. Sanders, on the South by lands of Dr. W. iV. Anderson and by the Wateree River, and m the West by lands of Thomas O. Sanders md by the Wateree River, having such bape, forms, buttings and boundaries as are epresented by a plat of the same nade by James D. Mcilwaine, D. S., in the 18th day of March 1882, levied ipon and to be sold as the ?roperty of >V. L. Sanders under Fi Fa of Edwin Bates z Co., against Sanders Bros. All the right, title and interest of the De? fendant in and to 103$ acres of land more *or ess, in Sumter County, adjoining lands now ?r formerly of J. Woodward, CL. Freeman, ?Ira. C. Stuckey and others, levied upon and o be sold as the property of E. W. Stuckey, inder Fi Fa of Wilcox Gibbes & Co., against he said E. W. Stuckey. All that Tract or parcel of Land in Sumter bounty, containing 200 acres, more ?r less, idjoining lands of Nelson Kirby, Roland E. Smith, Estate of McKenzie and others, levied ipon and to be sold as the property of W. ?-. Sturgeon, under Fi Fa of Jno. S Richard on against the said W. J. Sturgeon. R. W. DURANT, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, May ll, 1883. "MASTERS SALE, The State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ?ose Caroline Fleming and James L. Fleming and Walter II. Fleming, Infants, by their Guardian ad litem, Rose Caroline Fleming, Plaintiff, against W. McGill Fleming, Mary Heming BLck and Agnes F. Houser, Defendants.-Action for Partition. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order in the above action, I will offer for sale at >umter Court House, in said County and ?tate, on Saleday in June next, (1883) luring the legal hours of sale. That certaiu lot or parcel of land, contain ngTwo Acres, more or less, io the Town of Sumter in said County and State, and situ ,ted on the South-West angle, formed by the ntersection of Calhoun and Washington treets of said Town ; bounded on the North ly said Calhoun street; ou the East by aid Washington street; on the South by ot formerly of Andrew J. Moses and upon rbich be resided at the time of bis death, .nd the West by lot of Dr. Edward Solo Qons. Terms of Sale-One-fourth (}) of the price T said premises to bc paid in cash, and the emainder thereof, in four (4) equal success ?e annual installments, with interest thereon rora the day of sale, at the rate of seven per entum per annum, payable annually, until he whole be paid,to be secured by the bond >f tb? purchaser and a mortgage of the pre?a? ses sold. Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. GU-IGNARD RICHARDSON, May ll, 1883. Master. Mrs. WHITE -AND Miss MILLER, OULD INVITE the attention of the ladies generally, to their stock of Spring and Summer MILLINERY, CONSISTING OF E?ATS. BONNETS, PLOWERS, RIBBONS, ?c. HATS FEOM 25 CENTS UP. ??t* Agency for Universal Fashion Com ?any's Perfect Fitting Patterns. April lt America Ahead! A. A. SOLOMONS So Generally Patronized? .BECAUSE 1st. His Stock is the largest and best assorted. The Latest Novelties being sure to be found there. 2d. His goods are always of the latest style, and of the best material. 3d. His prices are as low or lower than the same goods can je bought for in any first class establishment in this section of Jie Country. 4th. He is attentive to the wants of his Patrons-striving to please all. AND LAST, BUT BY NO MEANS LEAST, EIS GOODS ARE ALWAYS AS HE REPRESENTS THEM TO BE. is in the past, so am I at present prepared to offer a full and carefully selected line of DOMESTICS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS, HARDWARE, TINWARE, HARNESS, HOUSE FURNISHING WARE, &c, &c., Together with a very choice stock of GROCERIES --FOE PLANTATION AND FAMILY USE. =CALL=SEE=PR1CE= -AND iee Convinced. C MATHEW J. MILTON MAYHEW. C. MATHEW & SON, FLORENCE, S. C. MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF AMERICAN Al ITALIAN MARBLE WORK, MANTELS, MONUMENTS, TABLETS and IRON RAILING FURNISHED IN ANY DESIGN AT LOWEST PRICES. POLISHED GRANITE WORK, EITHER NATIVE OR FOREIGN, TO ORDER. ?VE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR NO CHARGE. AS TO OUR FILLING CONTRACTS WE BEG TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS : Mayesrille, S: C.-Jas. R. Muldrow, E. P. Mayes. Sumter, S. C.-John O'Donnell, lanning, S. C.-W. K. Bell, J. Gallucbat. Mariou, S. C.-Ed. I). Jones, W. S. Foxworth. Arlington, S. C.-Mrs. D. C. Rast, John Siskron. Lexingtou, S. C.-Scott Hendrix, P. Loof. Leesville, S. C.-L. Hartley, J. A. Mitchell. EdgefieJd, S. C.-C. W. Creighton, E. . Norris. Mimes' Store, Union County, S. C.-J. R. Minies. Spartanburg, S. C.-E. S. illen. Winsborough, S. C.-H. D. Lauderdale. Many others* can be furnished on ap lication. $g?T Correspondence Solicited with those in want of any work in the above line. Oct 24 j ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO., CHARLESTON, S. C. -OFFER THEIR ASH ELEMENT SUPERIOR ACTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY; MADE OF FLOATS, kc. Specially adapted to Peas and to growing crops of Cotton and Corn, Fruit Trees, kc. 'or Terms, Hand Books, Agricultural Primers, and Good Articles ou Peas, Floats, Ash Element, Kai nit, kc, address the ASHLEY PHOSPHATE COMPANY, May 29_CHARLESTON, S. C. -WITH ? The Latest and Prettiest Styles, OThe Lowest Prices and The Most Complete Stock of ft S SPRING AND SUMMER 8 (jj DRESS GOODS, 2 mm MD tm GOODS. , The Latest Novelties in Trimming, U 2 Silks, Ribbons, Laces and Embroideries, fi Debeiges, Buntings, Poplins, Lustres, u H Pongees, Grenadines, Nun's Veilings, &c. 0 A PRICES THE LOWES? * V -AT- 0 * JOHN REIDS'. ? Samples sent on application. ? TAX RETURNS FOR 1883. RETURNS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ANO POLLS will be received at tb? fol? lowing times and places, riz : Lynchburg, Thursday, Jana 7; Magnolia, Friday, .*' 8. Maye8ville, Saturday, 44 : Cooper's Mill, Monday, " VL Bis hop v il 1^, Tuesday and Wednes? day, June 12 and 13. Mano ville, Thursday, Jone 14. MecbanicsT?le, Friday, " 15. Gaillard's X Roads, Safc'day,44 10. Johnston's Store, Monday, " 18. Player's X Roads, Tuesday M 19. Lewis Chapel, Wednesday, *' 20. Privateer, Friday, ** 22. Manchester, Saturday, " 2?*. Stateburg, Monday, " 25. Wedgefield, Tuesday, V 2$. . Sanders* Depot, Wednesday, M 27. - M. Sanders' Office, Thurs , ?. 28, Spring Hill, Friday, "29. ; A. S. Brown's Store, Monday, July, 2. -A5D-? g At the Auditor's Office in Sumter oa all other days, except the 4th July, from the 1st June to July 20th, inclu? sive. The law requires th it all persons owning property, or in anywise having charge of such property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, ad* ministrator, ?fcc, return the same under oath to the Auditor, who requests alt persons to be prompt in making their returns and save the 50 per cent, pen? alty, which will be added to . the erty valuation of all persons who ?ail j make returns within the time prescribed ' by law. W. R. DELGAR, May 7 Auditor Sumter County. NEWJOODS BOTTOM PRICES -AT THE CHARLESTON STORE I -OF- ?? H. A. LOWRY;, Cor. Main and Republican Streets, fA SUMTER, S. C. J Full Lines of STAPLE GOODS, DOMESTICS, WHITE GOODS, SHEETINGS, *C-~_. LACE PIQUES at 10 cents and up, r, , CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS for Ladies, Children and Men, : . CORSETS, Large and E?egaot Assortment, j DIAMOND SHIRTS-AH Sizes. \ COLLARS -Axp-g- ^cmya> HOSIERY, ZEPHYRV^^LACHAI ! PARASOLS and UMBRELLAS. EMBROIDERY, TRIMMINGS, *c, -ALSO TOBACCO AND CIGARS -AND Various other articles usually kept in -Gene* ral Merchandise. Call and examine goods and prices before bujing. Goods shown with pleasure, and every effort mide to satisfy customers. ?' April 17 A - . i W: J. ANDREWS* j FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT ICE CREAM GARDEN, LIBERTY STREET, SUMTER,^. C. ; Rear Entrance to Garden, and Saloon, v Court-House Square. Will furnish ICE CREAM at short notice, to be delivered in any part of to^n. Fries / from 50 to <K) cents per quart. M Ha vi og made arrangements for-" ^ XCB CJUt-LO&fi . I can supply it to points in this and the adjoining counties at \ Charleston or TOmtngtca Meas, Ice Cream Garden fitted np ia Excellent Style, with especial view to the ac- I commodation of the Ladies. J April IX_ J m ?m wt var I vJB??& Corn-Mills and Millstones, fl nra?fiTH2 BE*T TS TH? WORUM ^^^^^ im,AW^S(iia!??ft, 1 ^v^/^ eft-J? MmMm m? f*r*? ' \ WOODS ODONTINE, i FOR WHITENING ANO PRESERVIN?l THE TEETH. 1 Seeps the Breath Pm and Sweet.and Hardens the Ckus& - ] Formula of Dr. T. T. Moore. ' W. C. FISHER, Wholesale Agent, COLUMBIA? 8. C. 1 For sale in Sumter bv Dr. A. J. CHINA, j and Dr. D. J. AULD* ~ March 6 _ ' ,-" ^jj WANTED . M 50^0^30 LBS. DRY HIDES*;jJH ?0,000 LBS. WOOL, for-wM highest market price will be' paid, ^fl given in exchange for Bides. -fl 1,000 L?TESTTTYLI H From a New York Bankrupt Safe-fl choice for 50 cents, bv fl D. MORRIS * BRCfl Liberty St., Sumter, S^J March S 3?^^ 1^X7^ O HP BO*? **** *? sweeP"|g by, go ti. 1 and dare before you Ste? someibiug mighty and sublime leave behiad to conquer time." $?6-a week ia your own town. SS outfit free. No risk. Srerytbinf -i new. Capital not required. We will furnisa J yon everything. Many are making fortuna. I Ladies make as mach as meo, and boys aad girls make great pay. Reader, if you waa* ! business at which yoa can make great pay all j the-time, write for particular? to H. Hallett* j Co.,Portland, Maine. * A6ENTS WANTED. PURE TEAS. Agents wanted evtry*fl where tc sell teas to families, hotels and large J consumers. The largest stock in thecoaatry to ? select from ; qualities of all description* from the highest imported to the lowest grad?; a large discount and a handsome income teal! who sell for os. Country store keepera, dreg gists who wish to sall teas io seato* -pound ^ packages or tin canister?, peddlers, aa* im fact all who wish to obtain JUT huBetaMtJjr ??-. ing by selling teasahoald wriia na for A . ftey cutar. Original Ameritan Tta <X, ?atablian ed in 1840. : : J;>':^ & . 1>M P. O. B<VX ?2W : .