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"?niversitv of S. C, Columbia, S. C. Farmao University, GreeuviUe, S. C. The Simoods National 3and?Statement. Bethel (Va.) Classical and Military Academy. ^ Nomination?J. T. Green, Jr., for School Commissioner. Personal. Miss Emma Phillips, of Charleston, is visiting friends in the city. jUi. D. X. LaFar, of Charleston spent " " lays of last week iu the city. yd Gregg and Miss Theo Gregg are j "da and relatives in Florence. ose. of Carnden, S. C, is in of Miss Marian Kershaw. ames Winn left on Monday they ' spend some j f. Edmunds and wife have in Richlaod. where they wtilipSffrT^ZL^ time. H Miei Minnie - Bookbart, who had been H epending some time in this city, returned to hfc^r home in Fairfield last week. Mr. Hal Green, who has been away for some time, engaged in business, is back in the city. Miss Lou Davis has returned to her home in Columbia, after spending several weeks with friends in this city. Mr. Frank Taylor, of Charleston, is in the f, and is tbc guest of his brother-in-law, C. S. Matthiessea. Miss Elise Eppe, who has been visiting friends in this city during the month p^.sr, returned to her home in Kiucstreo on last Tueeday. Mies Lila Davis who has been spending sometime in the city left us or. las: Thursday for Pawley's Island where she will spend the remainder of the summer. Mr. A. Gilbert Flowers who has been away sometime for the sake of hts health and best girl; is back in the city, looking hearty, - bat rather sad. Mr. E. W. A. Buitrean has gone to New York where he will remain several weeks laying a stock of fail goods. Mr. W. Ed. to charge of the business during the f Mr. Bultman. sie Williams met with quite a seri ous accident yesterday morning at Carrs planing mill. By some means a chisel struck him on the fore par? of iris thigh, cutting a ?n^potn an inch and a half long almost the bone. We trust be will soon recover d be out again. . ?muWmW^ ? ? ? IMP - We return thanks to Col. F M. Melie:t for a fine watermelon which be sent us last week. Work on the Cotton Compress is coing on rapidly, and a large platform is being erecte'd also. Everything will be in readiness tor the fall cotton. The Sumter Advai.ee has moved into new quarters, upstairs, in the new building on the corner of Main and Republican s;reets. bas a comfortable and handsome office, and ire wish it increased and continued prosperity. Death. Died in Camden, on July 2Sth, Edward Find, aged 15 years, son of ?.. F. and 3. K. Burrows of Sumter County. - ??e? Religious. Rev. Mr.t?olpl?in, pasto- of Bethel Church, Privateer, preached at *he Baptist Church, here morning and evening, last Sur.d .v. v. W. Hahoney filled the Bethel pulpit. There will be no service m the Presbyterian Church during the coming month, ;:s Dr. Edmunds will be away enjoying his summer vacation. Water Works. Jearn that the City Council of Sumter, ? to be held this evening. v.-: " ?, the question of Water : ?jqs Respited. pho was re-sentenced bung on August 1st, rust 29th. Ashes Arisen, removed to its band tbe Monftghan Block Fold stand, where every, ass order. The Bells ! The Bells ! Ho, for the Bells. We have been informed through a trust worthy source, that application has been fv.'-d. or soon will be, for charter, to r-.uiid a street railway in this city. Tl.e improvements now going on, only give additional eviieuce o: the vim and energy of our citizens. Ice Famine. _Tbe ice famine is about over for Sumter. Not that we have been without, ice this sum mer, but it has been ratner dear at times. Next Monday the ice factory wiil he in opera tion, and then we can b- ^.u using home made ice to cool our drinks. Carr's Planing Mill. Mr. J. B. Carr, the contractor, to meet the demands of his growing business, has erected and has in operation a large planing and finishing lumber mill. It is located on the C. S. and N. R. R conveniently situated for the reception and distribution of lumber. Mr. Carr, by bis enterprise, has already con tributed much to the progress of Sumter ar. i we wish him success in this, his latest L'usi n?es venture. The Census. There have been masy complaints ov*r almost the whole country, in regard to the irregular and incorrect manner, in which the ~cbm?ut> has been taken. We do not know of any special reasons for complaint in this city, but as a correct return is very desirable, ihouid any one?who has been left out?feel 80 disposed, be can report tLe facts to this Office ; and such steps will be taken, fis m?.y be necessary to correct the report. tmmmp?* ? ? ^^pm 4th Regt. B<ind Concert. The concerts heretofore given or: Friday evenings on the Monumental Square, by the 4th Regiment Band, will from :.:?\s date v given on Wednesday evenings. The following is the programme for :.;-; evening. March?St. Elmo?Keller. Overture?Legion o! honor?Frock. Schottische?Crystal Wave?Comstock. Reverie ?Way Side Chapel?Wilson. March?Band3 Messenger?Scui Medley?Plantation Songs? Waiston. Cheap Round Trip to Boston. The Atlantic Coast Line will - r und trip tickets on account of the National En campment G. A. R., to be held ::? b" ?? Ma35., on Aliga?.! 1 1 iBt rates, via all rai! fr?iu New V'ork : rom Columbia, 27 75: from Sumter, 27.30 : from Florence, 26.25. And vi* sound line from New York for $1 less from eitherp dm :.*;:?.?? : Tickets will be sold to August 7th ar.d ? to be good or. such dates as will permit pa; sengers to arrive in Boston, Ma7?., cot later than August 13th, as i to be good returning August 12th to 25th, inclusive Baso Ball. Ramsey, S. C, July 21, 1830. The Panola Base Ball Ci uh of ':'>.- < Clarendon Co., and *\ e Brickbats of 1; ?. Sumter Co., had a gam- of ball ?.,<.. S itur c eve, i9tb inst, on the grounds of the 10 to 5 in favor of Brickbats. Battery foi Panola, . Richburg, ?" and W urg C., Alexander, P. and W R -/ Chewniog, P., and Matthts, C Kolb, P. and George, C. Game .called . end of 5th inning or accoui t of Brickbats to go to P*r.oia on eve I ' ig 1st. - i? ? ? W? ^ - Just received, a beautiful ?or. lot ChaJ - at 6\ and 10 cts., at Docker k Bulim id On Ice. First class Butter and Cheese, at Docker k Bultmac. Self-eealing glas? Fr-:i* Jn. n-,<] metal covered Jelly Tumblers. Also 'tub** ? f: ? for Jars. Dccker & Bul ." m s s . Egg Custard Makes a delicious dessert, 50 cts., with large gl?88 difib, enough l'or severa! times. V'J'.r.ZH k BcLTiia.v, THE COUNTY CONVENTION. ?n compliance with ?::c call o? the Execu tive Committee, the Coanty Convention as sembled in the Court House on last Thursday at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of electing del egates to the August Convention. County Chairman Gaillard presided; Secretary, T. B. Fraser, Jr., was assisised by Messrs. W. A. Pringle, Jr., and Peter M. Pitts. By order of the Executive Committee, tick ets of admission were distributed to the dele gates to the Convention and none others were admitted until all delegates were in and bad taken their seats. The meeting was called to order at 12.2o o'clock by Cap?. P. P. Gaillard. Count} Chairman. Cap?. Gaillard addressed the meeting briefly, ? -i stated that the Conten tion would procee*. immediately to crganiza tiou. The Srst business in order wa9 the roll call by clubs. The Chairman filed that the Convention knew nothing of any clubs, save the old clubs already on the rolls: and that the enrollment of new clubs would be taken an after the roll of the old clubs had been called. The roll call whs proceeded with amid great confusion. There were several attempts to enter protests against the sealing of some of the clubs, but the Chairman rnled them out of order. Two delegations, one solid Till man, the other 4 Earle and 2 Tilioiao, were enrolled from the Larle club, and a contest filed. When the rolls of tho old club? had beer, called, R. D. Lee entered a protest, by ro quent, against the seating of tbe delegation of the Bishopville club, s?id club reporting ten delegates, whereas only eight had b-.-en elected at the regular club meeting. There was gre.it confusion about this time, and demands were loudly made for the en rollment of new cluh3 to be proceeded with. After some time partial order was restored, j Mr. Lee, still having the Soor, moved that a committee on credentials be appointed to in vestigate and report cn the admission of new clubs, and entered a contest against said club?, cu grounds of confus or. a::d fraud in their club roils of membership. Col. J.J. Dargaa. obtained the Soor and proceeded to speak in favor of admitting del egations ?rom all new clubs no! specifically and specially charged with fraud and con tested. Cui. Dargan was ruled oat of order, r.s ne was a delegate from oue of tue n&w clubs, whose name had cot even been en tered on the roll of the Convention. Again ! there was great confusion, after which a m - tiou whs made by C 1 J. >>. Graham, and ' carried, to grant Coi. Dargan fifteen minares in which to address the Contention. Col. Dargan said that he represented no faction in ? the Convention, that he wss for Br&ttos from ; first to las: aud could no: be charged ) with selfish motives or advocating a partisan j cause in tbe course he was about to take, That if ever he had represented a good cause I he did then ; that he spoke for harmony and j conciliation ; that if ever a people needed I spirit of conciliation they did at the : resent i time. And a gr?ai de^.i more cn the same I strain, winding up by proposing that the delegation to the August Convention be divided equally between Ti?lman and anii Tilimaa factions. This created great confu sion on both sides. One cr two men, considerably the worsefor liquor, disturbed the meeting a good deal, but not nearly so much us men apj arently sober ' and who are presumed to have good : use. ! R. D. Lee, Esq., replie?: to C<>:. Dargan; : opposing the suggestion, and made a forcible ' argument in favor of proceeding in :hf usua' manner to a regular organization of the Co:: ; venti on. Before taking his seat he stated , that, by request, he weald withdraw the general protest of all new clubs. and would submit special protests in each esse at the proper time. Maj. Marion Moise spoke in s ::.p:>r? of Col. Dargan*s suggestion, fie said that for the sake of peace and conciliation it was better for one faction, or both, to concede something to the other. Th-ii under the it.fiueuce of es j citement they might commit some ac: that all ! would regret when the excitement had passed j away. After Mnj Moise had Saished there was a great deal more no;se and confusion, a dozen or more rr.'-n on ti:.Ir feet Irving to gam recognition from tue cha:r. and scores of . ethers yeliiiig for :io cause :ti ali, as far &s an onlooker was abie to see. Col. W. b. Scarborough made a forcible ? speech in opposition to Col. Dargan?s motion, but the confusion was so great that he could scarcely be heard. After the uoise had subsided enough, for the Chairman to make himself heard, he directed the Secretary to call for the enrollment of the new clubs. The question coming ap while this was being proceeded with, the Chairman ruled that unless new clubs presented their club , roiis their itl'.gatcs would not be admitted to i the Convention. i When the Mechanics and Laborers club was reached R. D. Lee gave- notice of protest <?:. I the ground of fraud and irregularities. H . R. Thomas immediately jumped upon a chair 1 and cried out. "Go on with the rol! cai!, we i are tired of ha;r-?p lilting and la wye;.'.'' j which seemed to please hi- followers trreatly. ? (He failed to say how he liked club-splitting [randdelegation s'veliing, however;! and for I some lime there was so much confusion thai ; tiOih'ug could te heard, and a fight seemed imminent; : The roil of new clubs was completed after a time, without any speciaiieature of disorder , ! -il ?.'.?.';= genv " :.. ; Col. Biau ling it length obtained a bearing, . and offered the following pa; : Resolved, That both the Ti liman and-antl ! Tillman factions o? the Democratic par tv j withdraw simul ?aneousjy from the Court : House, and ear h organize lor iiselt as :t shall , 0><?: ? best, a convention; and each elect five 1 delegates, to the August Convention and take such oilier action as it please: hat each : report to the Slat ; sets of deleirates si ! d negation froi? c i . rt'.b five <: '.? ?/ ?.:? - to. the AuguitiCunv. and the delegates so eiv.-t-d-. shall b- r, tu tyi- ConvettHOM and ' i.i? ;:.??. Coun?v dtfr?s??vn to the August Coti ment :u3 r nor in any li: him. of : he rii'?* ?( f:: le a il was offered; and County, to refrain John ii Iveel? ma. . - ,.- . f :' ,. : ? . ? ? to. i Hat?; and the Anti'Titi'mani tes to Mauhies ??.? '? hall to hold th>-'r r espe?t? v*ca?Maises-. Aft'*r the recess the body re rs eau bled an 1 the name? of tu? following m?ri were r? ? and they .vere elected ?- th? Sonuer Counu t>Kr.E??ATES To Af'.fsr CO.VVKNTION. Tillman it fi. Thomas, J.i D Shaw, 1' E Keels, R. M. Puts, Dr. iL At.bott. Alter nates?J. M. Cooper, duo. il. Keels, W. A. J?uies. Jr., ?:. . Burns. Anti-ri?lra?n?J. P. Graham, J. D. Bland irti, W. >. Scv.rbort.u.-::. . .1 Garne?, Dr. J. v;. Hudson. Altern?tes- Dr. J. S. Haghsoo; Frank Mellett, J. . Rhume. After the reading of the lists of delegates, W. A. fumes, Jr.. stated that if the Bishop vilie Conservative Democratic Club would withdraw liuir contest of the club he re presented, that they would drop two of their delegates ?nd be satisfied will; it delega tion of eight. H e said that this proposition was made in a spirit of conciliation, and he hoped that it would be accepted in the same spirit. But if it was not accepted, and the other club wished to fight it our, he was read}- to fight them to the las?. Many were desirous for the Convention to proceed tu a permane:;! organization, but a motion to adjourn was mad* and passed, and the S urn ter County Convention stood adjourn ed, sitie die, without ever having *.???? organ ized, in f k*, it was noi a convention. The following is a . 5 OF CLUBS AN!' nK.'.-'?ATIOSS. Ot.O CLUBS. Band ma?Dr. E. J. Renibert, T. D. Hurst, P. A. Hur~t. J. E. Du Pre. Carters Crossing?W. K. Crosswell, Brad ford Scarborough, D. Ashley Stuckey, J. T. Corbett, U. Lafavette Davis, J. W. McCas kill, T. E. McCutchen. Barle?(Contesting d?l?gations) TUlman? ? J. W, Broadwav. J. A. Burncs, P. E. Willis, J F. In-ram, j. D. N'eal, W. ?. McElveen Wm. Welis. Karle?W. A. Nettles, F. W. j Winkles. E. K. Hodge. W. L. Osteen, J. E. i Hodge., J. W. Broadway. Hampton?D. A. Outlaw, J. W. Wes; b*-rry, vl. A. Drown. Lvnchburg Township?Jo?. K. Wilson, ?-. C. Mills. Magnolia?J. A. Rhame, T. N. Griffin, Dr. 5. P. Darb v. -v?. Glib? B. M. Wilson. T. H. Harris, Ed win \\ ikon, J. 0. Bullock, H. W. Scott. . Privateer?J. T. Dwight, J. H. Cabbage, ?. M. Jackson. Frank M?i lett, McD. Forman, W. G. Wells, Soule M?diett. ' Rafting Creek?Adiu: Team, T. 0. San ! ders, R. M. James. Shiioh?Daniel Keels. W. J. Keels, J. K. McElveen, D. P. Dennis. Stateburg?Mark Reynolds. J::o. Ravenel, ! S. E Nelson, W. M. Le noir. W. L. Sanders. Sumter?R. A. Brand; j. D. Bland: ng, W. H. Commander, R. D Lee, A. N. Freeland, ; : P. P. G-.i;i:;rd, J. D. Graham, W. . In.rram, ; B. D. Mitchell, 0. II?. Jones, M. Gl Kava- ! aaue&? W. A. Bring;-, Jr.. M. Moise. A. ; Moses, H. F. Wilson; J. H. Chandler, T. B. ; . Curtis, Marion Sanders, J. S. Hughson, . i Schwerin, A. : Stuckey, A.C. Phelps, R i W. Bradham, Juo. T. Green, Jno. R?-;d, . Fraser, jr., C. S. M atti:: essen. Wedge-field?Peter Mellett, J. M. Moseley, : ' W. J. McLeod, H. R. Strange: ' Bishopville?W. A. James, D. C. Cren ; s?aw, J. D. Shaw, G P. Scarborough, P. j D-iTis, W. P. Jame?, G M. Barrett, R. C. ? ; McCutchen, J M. Spears, John C. Shaw. I Concord?R. C. Blaudiug, J. Ii Terry, J. : i J. Brun?on. Gaillards X Ronds?J. W. Wactor, J. P. 7?*iison, B. C. Wactor, Jr. j -*?.yr:c!:i:urg Precinct?D. E. Keels, E. J. j Goodman. Manchester?R. I. Manning, T. iL Osteen, . R. Owen M?ivesviile?Dr. J. W. Hudson, S M . G r a '. ham,' J. E. Ma^es. W. D. Rhodes, Dr. F. J. ! Mayes. I Pleasant Grove?J. L Keel?, J. F. Horton. : H. S. Thomas. J. . Goodman. Providence?J. . Ra?fteld, F: J. Rhcm, W. i ? J Jennings. Spring Hill?E. P. S';-il. J. M. Miller. H. ! J. Brarin.r.l, W. A. Cape!!. Swimming Pens?N. S McL?od. T. J. I Baker, W. S Dinkins: J S. B. Brown, Tav?or's-J. ?. Tr?luck. . F. ..ones. . j M. 3I.-F.vldm. A. M. Wood;. W. D. Trulurk. - Zoar?Jas. U. V.'.rl: ?. ,J. J. Britto::. Sr , J. ! D. Lawrvr.ce, J. !. Brogdon. >kw eni-iis. ! Mecha-i-s :. ! La.fc .? -rs?j::o. II. K- -ir. New;,;,: Barwick. W. M. Wr.:.:?.??.?, T. G. Pnir t soli. G. E. Richardsou, H L. B. W .?!.-?. : -Smith's Milii?R. L. Heriot. B. P. We:do::, . T. B. ?.' ;iiglm:.in. i-.^i"! ?-': atvO S: xu?igs???!. :?.. riici?eou, ^? . .?.. j McCaskil?: T. I'., l'-f.:?- ck. Providence No. 2?W. D. Scarborough, R. i J. Brown eld, R. Ai. Jenkins. Provi?ence Mill?R. M. Aman, B. M. : Brown. A?kius?Peter Thomas. Jas. W. Lowry. Ther cpyiy.-?B. B. Seymour, I. . Brun ; sou. Mayesviile No. 2?l?. W. Bradley, E. M. Cooper. Farmers Democratic?R. Ni. Pitts, J. M. Bertins. E. T. Windham, il. C. Gattino Peter M. Pitts. Bossard?A. C. McKinnon, Dr. H. T. Ab bott. L. D. Winkles. High Hills?E B.Sanders, H. R. Thomas. W. Li. Sanders, J J Dargan. Magnolia No. 2?J. i). Clark. B. J. Ander son. J. B. Talion. T?l?man Reform Club of Mazno!ia?W. <>. Huggins. Frank D. McCoy, E :.. fru'iacfc;: Bishoovi?le^Gonserlvative? . H C?rhcs, G H. Beidi W. W. Keiley, B. E. Muldrow," T. F. Baskins. M t. Clin Club No. I?RoVt. M. Cooper, A. A. Brearley, J. J. Muldrow, t>. H. Cooper. Gaiiiard X Roads Ko. 2?Johu Kicgman, W. H. Seal?-, TboS. Betienhnley. Lvnchburg Siraightout Democratic Club? E. D. Smith, A. W. Bichoou-g. L. A. Wheeler. Weils X Ronds?I. D. Newman, W. J. Dennis, W E Lemmon. Salem?E. W. Dabbs, J. R. Muldrow, N. J. Boykin. Eicelsior?H. E. L. Peebles, J. M. Ross, J. W. Jones. G. M. Jones. Manville?X. Barnett, H. G. Shaw. Bevan de.- Elmore. The deplorable lack of order, wlhea at tempting to o~zn:::2". is easily accounted for There were several clubs in the count \ ? z c?dSt if not entirely Tilimanues?who had divided and sub-divided for t??c purpose of increusirig their r: j?rcsenia'.ion. v.hile in no instance, as far us we knov.*-, was a straighout anti-T??Tuan club sub-divided. Mad the Sumter club vv i ^ i j ?s >y.A memi ers du?j^ ii;.: wise, instead of going irrto the convention with twenty-seven dtfh'gates, it would have had Ji'-'j- :? ?: ? livrrj. To il lustrate the point; we v.;i; mention the Spr:ug Hiii Club frer? which the Hxce'iior club (aatirTiBma;:) was taket:. The ren:aiader s^.lit ?gain, although of t?is.??ia?.political failli; and organized in addition (; others, SmitiPs Miii and Ratt/esnake Sy>i :ng clu;>s?three in aiL / clues:, ::. the s.ime room, and at ime. Probuoly, -is many :\: teu ILx'.c in, or within a mii? <>r two of Magnolia; ':- ? o; :. ? ? :?; : :.-.?wn Iron: a dislauce; and Republican Campaign Electing-. The three. candidates for ?-?.ie ;?? :: hi-.'i.-r for (Jouirr. ss. oo tov Republican ticket, :n the S :vtr?th Districi, ?v. M. lira) toa, ? whit carpet-bageer) of Rich?and, Tom E .Miller, (canary colored) of Beaufort, ?ed George W". Murray, (thoroughbred African) ut' Suraier, met lu-rc 01 last Saturday, and presented their claims to the suffrage >>i" ?!,.; Republican party, to ft crowd o? about f.i'O Degrees. . E. Waikcr, col >red, Ropubhcuu county chairman, presided. The meeting was beid oo the Court House Square, and the speakers used the staud erected fur use on the Demo cratic campaign day. Miller. Braylon, and Murray, addressed the meeting in turn, each consuming s ^re*t part of his speech in personal abuse of the other two candidates. They ?ere very free in insinnating,"and ca??nrg each Other liars, thieves and cowards. Of course, as is the custom in these days, the Demacriwjic party came lu for a eo?dlv ?har? ?.<! abuse. There were v. ral fights and the sr-eaktrs obtained a hearing only wd?ii ,.:?:at ?i ' "cilty ; t?a- crowd rrt-remptiu? the hovvlhug down racket. Having adjourned to the Court House on account o? rain, a worse row than ever arose, and 'he assistance of the police was asked and obtained to ci?-ar the Court House, before tin- disturbance was quelled. Brayton and Murray each claim Sumter County, and Miller claims the others, but. as vet, no one can gue?s who stands the best showing. The candidates were assisted by other speakers from abroad, viz : A. B. Prioieau. pure African, of Bcrkely, who championed Brayton and denouncer! Miller ;-Freeman, (claybank) of Charleston, fairly gnashed bis teeth upon Brayton, giving hirn both facts and epithets, and advocated either Murray or Miller in preference-Shrewisbury was introduced, but the crowd broke so fast that he excused himself, from m?kfhg a speech before developing who was his preference. Tree E I osi on. Mwxsy::.:,", S. C. July .4, 1800. .V.- E< : : : examined recently a tree which-had exploded a few days previously. Did you evc-t hear of a tree exploding bet?re now; <?: its own free will and accord ? This is tin oak. about 8 inches :.: diameter, which stands in the yard of Mrs. J. il. Anderson, in this community. It seems to be hollow, and the explosion sulit the trunk centrally f<>r a space of suppose about 13 feet. The decayed wood was blown through this open ing on each side f?r a distance of about 30 feet. Trie two sides seem to have gone to gether immediately after the split, being now only traceable by the particles of decayed wood from within, which were caught in this opening as it closed up. The tree, from out ward appearances, (?!: : souud and solid. Mrs. Anderson teils me thai it exploded at night with a tremendous report; An accu mulation of gass within lite hollow trunk without any means of escape, is the only cause which I can imagine for the explosion, hut 1 will not attempt to explain the phe nomenon. Yours truly, W. S. W;ikk:.:u:. [We have never before heard of such an Occurrence, therefore are unable to give any solution of the mystery. If any d?'our reader; are able to do so we will be pleased to hear from them ?il i. W. and S 1 ?ojd?djTom ?ie 'BisnopviUc E'-y'c. Bossurd Democratic Club. At a meeting of the club, held July 19th. the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : ' Whereas, we, the members of the Bos sard Democratic club have read withxctUempt j r.nd disgust, the abusive language of the j . Sumter Watchman 'imi Southron and Sumter | Adcanec, applied to gentlemen who see tit and ; proper to support the- people's candidate. ? Capt. i?. II. TiiimaD, for Governor, therefore 1 Resolved, That we will ;o a man, refuse to ! patronize any such papers, and will give our : patronage, and. as far as we cat:, irive our influence to such t-a;,er= oi.iv as es; o :se our |p .miSS?t? \ ?xy&n \ >? Tiiomats. Editor of the World : I r.-ad, for'he iir-r tira; . Monday ?aste a pieve pubHsh?dTfnCyoar papere* June l?, over the signature of II. R. Thomas, relative to the guano matter hete last Spring, in which he recites that I told him, after returning from Columbia, thai one of Col. Butler's clerks 'eld me i need have do fears, as Col. Butler and Dr. Frost were.old friends, ai d thai the matter weald be hushed up. 1 ean not imagine how Mr. Thomas could have written such, as I positively did not teil him any .-uch thing. In fact, I hud no conversation with any of Col. Butler's clerks on that dav. j. B. Ryan. WedgenVid, S.'c., July 2.1. Sister Jennie Didn't Rhyme Buskin refused to commend Rossettrs ?>eem ; ''Sister Jennie' ?ol*h?<ckeray-i when rhe lauVr j was editor of the -.Corn hill Magatine, because uuir-.a" did noi properly rbvtue_wi?hJennie, j That nirtv rie so in;!:* ir literary ?i-id. but] when it comes to the domain of usefulness no authority, whatever its eminence, but would i h a ve found ?. deiicious.j?agle |?ei ween "suecets" ? and Dr. Westmoreland's "Calisaya To?ic." The very way in which it so iirmly establishes itself in every home is eloquent of its virtues asa borne medicine. To it care-worn man and enervated woman instinctively turn. It i is pre-eminently the boon thai medical re- ? search has conferred on a beseeching world It furnishes instant relief for a torpid liver, dyspepsia, chronic headache and loes of ap petite, general debility and serious blood and malarial poison. It is a -'de.ad shot'" against ? chills and fevers. For saie by ali druggists, ( and wo-desale by Dr. A. J China Machinery. Boilers, Engines, .Saw Mills, inspirators. ; Cotton Gius and Dresses. Leather ami ilub i ber .-In-r?\ oils. Dine. Iron Finings, Brass Valves. Mow-rs and" Horse liak.esv and ail ] Mill, Gin. and general suT'tdies for Machim-rv. C, S. Matt??!Ks.<kn, " j Main St.. Sumter. S. C. j NOMINATIONS. !'(?!>. SCHOOL CO>I'Mi'-SS!GSSit. Appre? mtirig the honest; earnest e?Torts put forth by our r-llleient School Commissioner, Ji>i;N ?". t'iu?-11-. toward 'he improvement of our public school system and the conse quent advancement of all ei?.!s- s. realising the ?tUlK>riaiiee of continuing the \.i.rk f.-, bib, ru-.Vt.-d. '?? lievir.jr !,*? his .-ihdeut record is rL'eiiera:.!y approved, aiid knowing of no b?t btriUT tjti.il.il?? ;-j continue diese reforms than :. <; ',?:, iiim.eii; he is hereby presented tor FOR ( <:\ STY COM-2H IS.SJON ER. Ive?oi'iiiy.ing the e^ie.rgetic, i-f?icient ??ua! t?f-? of ?'.\;t. J. . 1 1 LLit'cj. w.:v,,.?, d esp.i'v'lhlly ?''a-'' i.?> mime in i?ot?nmvi??n f?ir he other (?i' Conn ?v Comtuissioit-r-. Lreri?2 ?lia? in l'is i-^u?? the dan.-? ; : the ..f?te? w. ,:d : t.<ris ?j vii-- " ; raUh :.. ? roi? n'y y s ?\ : rwiee tb i-' \ Ali ai: h In S.WIFTrS SPECIFIC (S. S. S.) Indorsed by Leading Physicians, UriTo.nsod Swift's Sitkcific {.S. s.S.? !n tr?Ni.lm?>nl of ]'.: .? .'. Taint with remark able .succecss. J. WILEY C?CILLiAN, M. L>., Easiey, M. < I oheerfullv reoommend Swrrr's Specific(S. S. S.-: ns tonic ami gener:d health restorer; also In casou of Diood Poisun it always gives satisfaction. It's. CORDO", M. Ik, M: Carmel". II!; I have tried Swift's Si>ec:fic\S. S. S.) in a very bad case-of blood d?seas?:, and take great pleasure in saying it was a perfect success, producing a complete cure. I have uibo tried it in many other cases with good results. J. It. E , M. D., Millsap, Tesa*. 1 Treatise on Contagious Llood Poi.aon mailed ire-'. (^yriglucd by S. S. ?: Cu. Til E SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga/ Parties who contemplate moving to ARKANSAS, TEXAS, M?SS3?R!, KANSAS- NEBRASKA, OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE SHOULD WRITE TO A. A. Gallagher, Agent, Missouri racine and Texas and im Railways, 103 Read House, Chattanooga. Term., Who will send Maps, Books, Pamphlets and other important descriptive matter Free of Charge, and cheerfully answer all inquiries as to Passenger and Freight saga? Alse Wall and Prescription cuso?. Cedar ? Chests, Barber Furniture, Jev/elry Trays | and Spools Cabinet Work of al! kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores ai?d | Banks. Catalogue free. Address ??LAK7? SHOW CASt CO., Atlanta, Ga. j 1" ?:.i^"B^-i^:?Q W?srans;, Carriages, Bugsies, Road Caris, Harness, Lime, Plaster Paris Corn, Oats, Hay, Ship Stuff -L? Cement, Low fjL?ir. 811 f?"T & E * J l ui I nf?fel #Ms Fi RE B RICK TES. 3BCja RJ3 ES Sumter. S. C. July 23, ?9 . CHOICE fias ?m mm We are headquarters on the above anieles. Our stock Green, Black and Mixed Teas are of better flavor and liner quality than anything shown for the money any city. Our Teas at pOcts. will equal any thing sold at 75 cents. Our 75c. Teas we will guarantee to be equal and in many instances rar surpass anything sold for Si per lb. We handle onlv choice Cot fees, fresh and ground line. ' Our Blend" is without a doubt the choicest article sold in this city. Our SOcts. Roasted Cof fee will equal anything seen here tor ?5 cents. You have only to try our Te?s and Co ?leos once to be CO!: . . : ? '?' I v-'i Lil? & \ ..I- .-. \\ ? moan what we sav and will refund money when our goods do not satisfy tiro purchaser. Our Stock t^f is fresh every week. \\ e bu ? ci?L'Cct from the finest cream eries <?!' New York State. We have maue luis nranen oi our I husi ess a stuuy, -.-. ,?.] we are ! ??ams = a riarsi 'anos \ l? IH I m< a . i Pure Leaf Lard, It i .' ? .? luifl? linfolllnic ilO?jk l'ilKAlSKM .<><? In e rtm .. ? t*?llfj . ? ? t?|?? ?<] f ?.? ? tiri. i ni.nlr i. .. ?the. l>..rrl;.(l<t> . . . .. . mi I ? f (Nif. m-l '.-?' ?m!nl 'rf. *<Wrtn CRIE. ftl?D!OA? CO., ?'JrFAu.i;, . Y. j f?nn^TOM ^ ? ' ? ??ncla? Shoes are vaJ AArjii v.nrrunrt-i!, and every pair hnn hi.s name nn<2 price stamped on bottoni. \> . or a ??can $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Fine C'nlf and Laced Waterproof (?ralo. I The ^xceljr-nce and wearing qualities of th?-s phoe ! cannot be better 8how*a thaaby the strong endorse* | mente of its thousands o* constant wearers. Sjp?.QO ???*nn?ne ilnnd-wvred. .an ?lisant and i> stvlisb dress >:.??? uhlch commends itself. I S>1.0C? iiciid-fcev.-i?u Weir. flue calf Shoo *#> un. inait? : for - ?. !e ??:. ! durability. SO.53 G?odvear Well Is the standard dress - >...,. '? ti alar ; : ??? ?^J.SO ' li.-e:-:;; :-;??-. ?S < [Jitda?ly adapted <?^ ;' i? :.? !. ?.? ! tuen, farmers. ?????. ^;&.. 35 ^2*1 I^S.^ LADIES, hart been most favoraWv" received 'sine*' introduced and tlse recent Improvements make them >;;;? .? ;?' j to any shoe?: sold at the.-w-prices. Ask ...'iir [? 1?* . .'.ri l if ; ? cnhnot supply yon send ? <\.i. ,:'t.. faetorv e.ncloj?ng .? v. r:; ed price, er a po: ml i"Or:??rUer blank.-?. W ?.. i>f". (.-LAS', !ir.,. I-.rou. >Ia.--. Jan. ! SUMTKU. S. G ? ^v-?-.- 133 L.?.?.V>l i'.SvS i i S?i S*5 ??? ? ^f <F? li ; tes I? L liT '. e II. / 33 A<*5*S 4 ? i g il II 1 J?iljlj?lli ? If 1 11 y Jj ?J 11 H I 11; SUCCESSORS TO E0W?BD E. BEMBER? & GO., Are the men to cab on WHB* ,.,;? NEEI) ANT?HL\G IN TIIK LINK OF AGENTS FOR ] -ri o t Tr Cin ~? ', Tre* "?tvpc: or\r\ TTrvpco ?-Tnoc Write for Catalogue. Lre pleased to call the attention of the public to the fact that they can buy of us Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, .The genuine lied Star Lead, cheaper than in any other market Try Ilegal Ready-Mixed Paints and be convinced. PLASTICO?A substiuto for Wail Paper and Kaisomme, Greatest Discovery of the age. BUY THE White Mountain Ico Cream Freezer. Vs the hot season approaches everyone wants an Cooler. Call and examine our stock. c ream '7QTTT7\T/Y1 rn r^TTT Y71 rj* ?% ?r vr r~\ r-: ;' CJ FLY *. -% -r -s, Stoves of every description Oil Stoves from 81.00 up. IiBware, rotware, ss oodenware. We call spe<*i;;l attention of ine Carpenters to Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Bar Iron. Iron Pipe. Fuse Caps and Powder for Blasting purpose! ( rJ^N 3 i'OR Studebaker Wagons and Road Cares, Bug gies, Carriages and Phaetons. REPOSITORY ON MAIN ST. \pril 23. wji,-uimi>ujf seara tic? rgeacacaESg t*?. s _?_?- -e ^ _=- <j >-* a ?' ? j?L C5 *2* S3 1 / 1/ T> m TT" ill , toa iti * * I i * e s ' 5 i S S il"* : S? ? 3 & ? 3 ? I test! ~ 3 ? j INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. MB Y, Pres. ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS $136.401,328.02 126,744.079.58 ??) 657 A . 1843. 1890. When solicited to insure in otber Companies remember that The 3Iatual Life Insurance Companj, of New York, is entitled to your first consideration, since it holds the foremost place among the Life insurance institutions of the world, and offers superior advantages in ail the features of business, together with unequaled financial security. 1.?It is the oldest r.ctire Life Insur- ' shovrs econoniic management, ance Company in the country. ' 9.?Its new policy is the most liberal 1 ?It ie the largest Life Insuracco ever offered by any insurance company. Company in the world. 10.?It places no restrictions upon o ?It i.; Uie s?rongesi 6naneial in- travel, occupation <r r.-^idcuce after be stitution in the world, its rissi ts inp two ears in force, amounting to mori, than & ^ ? <'00. II.? Bein'sr.practically Ron-forfeitabl? \ ?it is tbc safest,compatry in wiiicS and incontestable, i: pruude= a legacy to insure. and not a ::iw>u:r. \) ?ft is the cheapest company in 1- ?It is the simplest and most com which to insure, li^ lar^-t; dividend preheusivc form ot i:'.s?rance contract returns reduce the final cost of insur- ever issc^tl. If r?ic : li.-v holder pays ance to a minimum. his pr rr.iuTns while Le lives, the com j ?Ir is the best company in which pany will ; ay the fu?i value of his policy to insure, as it combines :: ! the ad- ?viten he dies. vantages of age, large and select mem- 1?''. ? AM claim? are paid immediately bershio. financial strengt h. absolut;; uponacceptance ?i proofs of death, sccuritv. and the cheapest insurance 14 - The distribution policy of this that is honestly possible under any con- company presents ; most a?raerivc in fract which has a definite value to the vestment feature. It r. -r only accumu bcno?ctary. lates the surplus uri.-!;?.?.' from the premi 7. ? h has no sioekholders to claim tims Ox'or the cos: of ? ?? insurance on any part nf the profits. i no assets and each policy in force during ine d:?:ri ? urpiu* ail belong.r? ?ic insured. buti?n period. \ at jncreascs a ly com S - Its ratio of expenses to re?:ipts pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES. A-ent for Sumtes ?s fi* ?>"^, TS? av,,3- ?--' >.TZ2~m c >- *! 'S3 ' ; -, ? ? j . ? . . - ' . ^^4. >">3 "V- ir* ^ ?. V. i> ? 'i U Mli Generai Asrent, Columbia. S. C. RE?L ESTATE ?6?H0?: rtopert ? M M \ \ 2 'TJ Y >T> C; \ X Cnt.t: :' Ti ;^> E , TT - ^ L> T? ' < V?K '1 / \* : ST< ? > KS' ! !.!. ? 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