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The Defeat of Hampton. What the Foyer* of Other States Say About the Senatorial Election [From tbA New York World, Deai.] Senator Wade Hampton's defeat will remova froni th? Senate One of its picturesque and historical figures?that of a brave soldier and ao honest gentle man. If hois remembered for nothing else, it will be sufficient honor to hi in that he bas the Frati' -de of the country ' for bis emioec -1 :ient services io putti og an en< ional strife and i?rred. {Prom the Mncon, ba^ Xe?eirrftph, Dem ] The defeat of Senator Wade Haojp too, which wasaccomplished at Colum bia, will cause sincere regret, not only in Sooth Carolina, bat throughout the entire coo try. It is ali the more de plorable because the man wbo was chosen to succeed Secator Hampton 2Bp$d oot.?e worthy of the office under toyr circumstances^ In the essential qualifications of a useful and influential Se?a?or he is deficient, and his ante cedents are not at all creditable, to say { the least. He fa ao accidental product o^f/eudaed discontent and demagogy ~var'Soutb OarcfiBa^ politics, and his ?lection is even more remarkable than was that of Harrison H. Rtddleberger io the proud old State of Virginia. Sen^tpr Earn toe did - not deserve .the treatment he received. ? .had ever $een*troe to the"* people of bis State, - and has rendered them noble service in r>eace and in war. Had he done nothing else, his conduct during the stowmw, days of 1876 77 would bave *$ ?ai good title to the everlasting gratitude of his fellow-?itizeos | . f From the Washington Post, Ind.J Senator Hampton/ will retire after a long and honorable public per ice-. He Jjgs nfeset - distinguished himself by - got?fg ;??ts?de ibis party lines to ao compi?sh legislation, but he has done nothing to bring dishonor on Kis name or tarnish tbe reputation of his State, < fFrom the Philadelphia Times Dem, J ?*?he .efcctiojr otS Col- Irby to tbe Senate from South Carolina is the odorai sequel of the election of Till* man as Governor. Irby is Tillman's lieutenant, bearing to him somewhat ? the ^el*tioe thacRiddleberger or iginai ly l?oW?b? Mahonef wbeir that schemer ! overturned Virginia- He is an adven if tarons fellow, with a record not un clouded, kod he has served Tillman weiU .^rbo mad* h i in Speaker, of tbe Hoaeaad now has made him Senator S?Uth Carolina Be8 suffered a terrible retribution- for the political errors of the past, but ber humiliation is not yet ended. Tbe old leaders ;have not been' ablento ??apt t?k-mselves to the new ed??i?D?,;. 't??y bave done in Georgia aod Alabama, and yet another snaking op bas been necessary, that naturally has brought much , scum to the surface^ :MfJ Wade Hampton bad bej?fe yoanger man,- with greater physical vigor, there is'no doubt he could bave withstood tbe storm, as Gordon did, for the South Carolina people respect and love bim. But he has neither gone vinto tbe new move rne ^or^resoft?ely it, and be bas fal??o by th?" way side ara id universal regret. The meaning of all this is simply a breaking away from party restraints and the old aristocratic tradi tions, and a general political confusion, out ?f which South Carolina is once more to work out ber aalvatioo Men .. like Tillman and irby have tbeir uses, jest as Mahone and R?ddleberger had, mho uowjbave past into oblivion. Tbey "'toUSt.piiy their part,-.but South Carorj il?navrifhev^?ntuaily "take her place in the ad van ci og columns of the New rSooth. [From the New York Press, Rep ] iWBourboo of the Bourbons, Wade Ba^^toji^ jy|rs04Jal honesty bas never! ...been impeached, and be bas commanded tbe respect of Republicans as Veil as the Democrats among bis colleagues. fFrom the New York San, Dem. T>e rjta. Ju?a L?ureos Manning frS?^>?#er. of nhV South Carolina House of Representatives, wbo . was elected a Senator in Congress to succeed Gen. Wade Hampton, is only 36, and bas tbe opportunity to,make a career. Th?T4defe?t of Gen. Hampton will be received with general regret in tbe country, and in tbe Senate of which he ban been a useful if not a distinguished member. f^wm the Philadelphia resa, Rep. J Tbe^efevof Senator Hampton for re-, election by the Legislature of South Carolina will be regretted even by bis political opponents. Generally hia coarse has beeor conservative, both on politi jfeat^j?nanc?a? questions., aod beabas maie many fnead3 outside of bis ova party. {?rom tbe New York Times, Mug ] One of the resalte of the political overturn in South Carolina produced by the Farmers1 Alliance is tbe defeat of Gen. Wade Hampton as a candidate for re-election to tbe United States Senate, of which be baa been a conspicuous member daring tbe last twelve years. This ta a result over which there will be no rejoicing outside of South Caro tina, ?es Gen. Hampton haashown him self an able, dignified and high-minded Senator. [From the Norfolk Landmark, Dem.] We would ratter be Hampton de feated % I rby elected, and in saying this we in no sense d¶ge the ability or character of tbe joaoger man. Hampton should be elected Governor at the ?ext election, and in ail proba bility ??jfel * f From the St. Loa is Globe Democrat, Rep.] ??_Even in South Carolina illustrious lineage and a gallant record in tbe Coo federate army are beginning to lose, tbeir poterey.witb the people. Wade Hampton "'had all these, supplemented by years of able and faithful service in tbe Senate. He offended tbe Farmers* Alliance, however, by bi3 sound aod sensible' vi?w?; on tbe finance question, and bis political career, as a conse quence, eloses on March 4, next [From tbe Mobile Register. Dem.j A "reform" that sweeps Wade Hamp ton oat of office is no reform at all. it is a humbug aod a delusion. [From the Hartford Coarant, Republican.J Senator Wade ..Hampton has been ploughed under in South Carolina, and we are sincerely sorry for it. Politically he is at leaec lees .objectionable than the man who succeeds him, while io respect of brains, character and manners he is far and away the preferable Democrat of tbe two.- Rvil days have iodeed ' come to t?e cavaliere and the Southern Confederacy *s very dead indeed when Wade Hampton can be beaten in South Carolina by a John L. M Irby. ?From the Raleigh News aod Observer, Dem.] Tbe defeat of Hampton will leave sc*e* in South Carolina that it will take a generation to heal ever. ~yB [Prom the Indianapolis Journal, Rep J The election of J. L. M. Irby to tbe United r States Secate by tbe South Carolina Legislatore to succeed Geo. Wade Hamptoo is ooe of the most ootable political events that has oc curred in tbe Sooth for many yearn. * * * Eyeo - with Republicans Senator Hamptoo was more popolar than most Southern leaders, being less arbitrary aod sectional aod more gene rou8. In the Senate he has woo per sonal res 3ct oy hie high personal character That such a man, who more than any other was the idol of his party in his own State, and was, perhaps, the best exponent of the political and social ideas of the o?d Sooth should be set aside by the people whom he had served so faithfully, by the party which he bad done so moch to organize and teach the way to victory, and by a vote of more than two to ooe, is ooe of tbe evidences of the most general political revulsion that can be recalled. Parties have been overthrown and leaders have gone down with them, bot here is a man j rejected by the party he has created and j holding to bis methods. What does it meant Simply that a leader in the ranks has revolted against the old lead ership io the Sooth aod has succeeded. It meaos that the lower strata, the rank' and file, which has staffed ballot-boxes aod destroyed Republican suffrage, io Sooth Carolina, has revolted against the aristocratie element which holds itself as the ruling element, aod has over thrown it. * * * The mao who will succeed Geo Hampton was not known io local politics two years ago, bathe became Til i man's lieutenaot and rose rapidly in the confidence of the new regime. He is Speaker of tbe House, 36 years of age aod without experience. It is said that eleven years ago he fled the State, under indictment for murder. His entrance into the Secate marks the adveot of a new class of meo io that body. That such a mao should succeed W?de Hamptoo will be regretted by many Republicans who know kirn, because a mao with erode theories rakes the place of a mao who has always, been conservative on -financial questions. [From tbe Wilmington Star, Dem.] We sincerely regret the defeat of Senator Wade Hamptoo for a re-elec tion, which was foreshadowed by the first vote cast io the Legislatore. Mr. Irby, his successor, may be a mao possessing . tbe desired qualifications : we don't know about that, bat we do know that South Carolina will lose, when Wade Hampton retires, ooe of tbe wisest, truest aod best of represen tatives, a man in whom she stood honored, one who would lose a kingdom rather than do a questiona ble or time serving act. He was a Senator of whom not only Sooth Carolina bot tbe whole Sooth had cause to feel proud. For tunate will it be for South Carolina aod the South, if - Mr. Irby can fill the chair that Hampton vacates. We hope he may. [From Springfield, Mass. Republican, Rep.] Under the doctrioe that to the victor belongs the spoils, the victorious Till* oiauites were bound to have tbe Sena torsbip, and Irby is probably their best mao. But bis election will leave a greal deal of biuerness behind it, aod widen tbe breach now existing between the two wiege of th? Democracy in - that State. Hampton's hold upon the peo ple is strong, especially upon the Con federate veterans and ? be active partici? pants in what is koown there as "the redemption of the State" in 1876. Irby is in no sense Hampton's equal, and his choice weakens tne representa don of South Carolina in the Senate. ?From the Wilmiogton Messenger, Dem.] . Senator Hampton has served South Carolina with a fidelity, zeal aod devo tion that are above all praise- in war he was among the bravest of the brave. Re was to tbe front through all the long, wearying, trying ft er years. He reflected oodyiog fame upon bis State Id peace he has doce more for South Carolina than any of her sons. He was instrumental in saving hie peo from further plucking and oppression at tbe bands of voracious carpet baggers and negroes, and aided more thao aoy other mao io restoriog South Carpiioa to the control of her owo trae aod faith ful sons. He will go ioto retirement with respect, confidence and veoeratioo of all the best people io tbe Sooth. Nay, we doubt not, he will bear with him tbe good will of tbe best people in all the North aod of all parties, f From Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, Rep.] The passing of Wade Hamptoo is the most significant political event of the hoar. Here is the Idol of Sooth Caro lina branch of tbe coofederacy, ooe of the most conspicuous soldiers io the memorable struggle of '61 to '65, over thrown io a desperate political fight, by a mao who was ooiy six aod oce-half years old when Fort Sumter was fired upon. It appears, too-, that io tbe vote of the Legislatore, oo the United States Senator sb i p, fifty-nine ex-re be' soldiers, one a member of the Hamptoo Legioo, voted for Col. Irby. It matters cot that there are indications of a furious reaction. Sun; little forttin?aaavar>r*b mad e at work for n?, by Ana* Tac*. Allatta, iT?xaa, end Jno. B....a, Tsledn. Ohio. Uvaecat. OttfraaradompaawelL H'hy hint you? Some ?am <&Ot?. CO ? Iruouih. Xoo rao do tbe work awl lira lat home, ?hfrwrr yon are. Erea ?>e 'l6nnnT% are rnjHy ?erain (Vara SS to ? t <> ? y. All aj?es. We abow jroibow 4 ?art roa. ua work in ?par* tine orali th? tlrn?. Big maary for work ce. Fallare ?eknawn imonr tb?-m_ ?iEW and wonderful. ParticuUm Cree. FRESH OYSTEBS, Served in every style. Meals at all Hours -AT AVANT'S RESTAURANT, Liberty St., 2 od Door Bast of Maia, (SOLOMONS BUILDING, ) SUMTER, S, O. I nil Line of Confectionery and Fruit. H. T. AVANT. Nov. 12?2m._ Dr. T. W. BOOKHART, DENTAL SURGEON. Office over Bult mao & Bro.'sShoe Store. ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET. SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours?9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. April ? PROTECT wHE.T Your Frora injury by the "Fly" by ft fl TO top-dressing with IIA i O CERE ALITE. Ooe bag per acre will largely increase the yield of grain aod straw. BOYKIN, CA RM ER & CO.- Baltimore, Md. Nov 26?3m DlMGIl I EMIM The daily throng which come and go in and out of our store, of old as well as new customers, reminds us that the annual holiday trade has commenced? each year, and just now each day, we are selliug more and more of the im mense stock of good things to eat which can be had in our Grocery Department ?not only many delicacies and specialties for Christ mas, but everything good for every day consumption. Fresh arrivals daily in something new and nice. Extra clatter vineyard Raisin* for table. i Choice Malaga and California Raisins io ?, \ and whole boxee. j Seedless Raisins, Citron, C?rrante, whole and grouod Sp?cee, Extracts. Mince Meat lb. palle, glass jars and by pound at 15 cents. Preserves acd Jellies io ?ll eisee and at retail. . Curtice Bros, assorted reeer res io glass. Gioger Preserves. Plans Podding, sbreded, grated aod elieed Pineapple, Evaporated A p- j lee, Apricots and Peaches, Dried Apples, j Prunes aod Peaches, Craaberrj Sauce, Gela tioe, Sweet Pickles, Chow Chow aod Mixed Pickles. : ' 1; . .. I Teas and Coffee our Specialty. Try 0 k O Tea aod He No Tea, 5 cte. Ib. ' Try Momeja Coffee, parched and ground fine, if desired, 35c. lb. We have succeeded in building up our business and enlarging it continually by always offering HIGH QUALITIES RATHER THAN SEEMING LOW PRICES. Our departments con taining Dress Goods, Silks. Plush Goods, Blankets, Shawls, Shoes, Hats, &c, is full and well assorted. Many have said they have grown richer by dealing with us ; others poorer by not doing so. Our store is where proper prices are given to one and all, and a reputable guarantee ac companies every transac tion. Plain and Fancy Candies, Fancj Crackers, Cryatalixed Fruits. We have ordered, to ar ri re next week, a line of Hnjler'e fanone es corted Candy io ? lb. aod 1 lb. boxes, most elegant confectionery made. We sell the cicest small Pig Hams, Break fast Strips aod Smoked Tongues, Fish Roe, Pickled Salmon, Mackerel, Dutcb Herringe, Saner Kraut, Bologna. Finest Elgin Botter, 30c, choice Butter, 25 cents. Cream Cheese, Edam Cheese, S wet tier Cheese, Maccaroni, Vermacelli, Pearl Barley, Oat Meal, Farina, Csremlioe. The largest assortment and Stamford goods in canoed Meats, Fish, Fruite aod-Vegetables, at very closest ftgures. When the ever fresh co nundrum arises, what can we get for a certain meal or special occasion, consult us and you will be sure to find something suitable and nice. Give us your orders and have goods sent home without delay. And, to our many coun try customers, rest assured that anything you buy of us will be packed carefully and you'll always get a Dollars worth for a Dollar. HER & BI?LTML Dec. 10 . A. , Successor to C. I. HOYT k BRO. Gold and Silver Watches, FINE DIAMONDS. Ciocia, Jewelry, Spectacle?, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, 4o REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb 1_ N?TIGE. For Month of January A Fine Lot of mm md m? Can be bought at the SALE AND LIVERY STABLES -OF J. E. MAYES, At Figures to Suit the Times. ?ALSO Wagons, Buggies and Carts. Mayesville, 8. C . Dec 25 We have received oar fall stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, SHOES AND HATS, and are prepared to offer spe cial inducements to buyers. Our line of DRY GOODS have never been as large and complete as this season. Our line of plain and figured Wors teds and Flannels are very neat and are offered at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Let us show you before buy ing and we will sell you, that is, if prices and quality are any inducement. We have an immense line of I Gents'and.Ladies' TJNDERVESTS, ranging in price from 20c. to $1.25 each. Our shirts for men at 50c. will equal if not surpass anything on the market at 65c. In our SHOE STOCK we have many bargains in men's women's and children's shoes. Our leader for ladies' at $1.75, and men for $2.00 can't be duplicated within 25 to 50c. per pair. m We can save you from $1,00 to $2.50 a suit on CLOTHING if you will give us the oppor tunity. All we ask is for you to look through our stock and get our prices. In PLAIN AND FANCY GROCERIES we are the leaders. We sell nothing if not of the first qual ity and our prices are the lowest. Our stock is fresh and well selected. We have every kind of canned Meats, Vege tables and fruits, all fresh goods of this seasons' pack. We give special prices on can goods by the dozen. Yoo will find oar salesmen pleasant and attentive to all customers?perfect ly willing to show goods at all times. AH goods delivered to any part of the city promptly and free of charge. Fall weight Guaranteed. Kingman & Co. October 1 Obtained, nini nil PATENT KlSlNESS At tendert to for MODERA TR FEES Our ofnre If opposite the IT-S. rntcnt Office. flu?1 we ran ob tain Patenta in less time than Hi ose remote from WASHINGTON. Send O I) I.. 7>/.-.t HUNG or TttOTO of invention. We advise ?? i<? Miteni ability free bfehnrse fimi we inn fco NO til ARG E UNLESS PATENT IS SEiU'REU. For circular, mirice, terms ami rrfi-rnicce to actual clients in your own State.Oouniy. <*ity or Town, write to C:A.SNOW-SCO Opposite Patent Office. Washington, D Q MONEY! I ce b. rum ed at ou r NRw l?n e of wr.rfc 'rapidly and honorably, by thoao o? ?itlif r ?ri, a ? or old, and in their own locaHtfes.whererer they lirr. Any one ran do the work. En ay to Iren;. We fumi.h cvrry hiiip. We start you. No risk. You ran devote yoer apere momenta, or all your time to the work. This in an et??ireIr new Imd.nnd brings wonderful anrcoss to rrery worker. BejrinnVr* are earning from ?-5 to 960 per week and up word?, and more after a little exp?rience. V.'e ran furnish yon the em nlnvment and teach yon FRKK. ?o space to exoUin here. Full information FBSK. XJRUE afc CO., AtgCSTA, aUUAS. STOVE FOR SALE. ALARGE box, wood-burninji Stove, suitable for hettinp a Irirpe room, store or Church. Price Si2.00, piping complete. Apply ?t this office. SCHWA LEADERS OF FASHION AND STYLE. The Latest Novelties in Dress Goods and Trimmings OA2ST ALWAYS BE EOUNT? AT THE Palace ? OUR GOODS ABE ALL MARKED IN PLAIN TORES, AND WE SELL WITH ONE PRICE E ALL. <m Exclusive Carpet Department. We are occupying this season the entire 2nd story of onr building. The same has been thoroughly renovated and converted into one of the HANDSOMEST CARPET ROOMS IN THE SOUTH. We bave all the very newest patterns that are made, and sav unhesi tatingly that our stock is three times larger than ever before brought to this city. We can furoish everything that cao be foond in any First Class Carpet and Upholstery Department Oor prices are lower than bave heretofore bean seen. Tapestry Brussels at 50c, 65c, 75c, 85c, 90c. and $1.00. Ingrains and Three Ply s at 15c, 20c, 25c, 33c, 35c, 40c. 45c, 50c, 55c., 65c and 75c Napier Matting at 30c. and 37c, former price 40c and 45c. Hemp Carpeting at 12}c and 15cts. Straw Mattings from 15 cts. op. Oil Cloth, 1 and 2 yards wide at 35c and 65c. Large assortment of Art Squares. Also beautiful line of Rugs from 45c op, in Smyrna. All the newest styles io Ponge and other drap eries and fringes. Scrims at 7 and 9 ceote. Foil assortment of LACE CURTAINS, from 60 cents a pair op. Cell in end lei us show yoa tbroagh this depart ment, whether yoa wish to bay or not, we will take great pleasure io doing so, aod we are sore you won't regret the visit. Oar dis play is worth seeing. Our New Cloak Room. This season we ?rebetter prepared than heretofore to furnish tfce ladies with all the latest things in Cioaks. We have added this season to our handsome store an exelusivo Cloak Room 16 x. 24 feet, which is fitted up and filled with as largo variety of garments as can be found in any city. A a the pnces la this department will truly sarprise yon 100 Ladies' Black Diagonal Jackets, all wooT, at $2 00, worth $3.50. 250 Cbildren?s Cloaks at $1.50. ?2 00, $2.50 and S3.50, worth double. Ladies' Plush Garmen!s in Reefers, Blazers (with adjustable veets) and long and short jackets, ranging in prices from $8.00 to $40 00 Also large line of loose and tight fitting New Markets, Consmaraa> and the popular Directoire Cloaks^ In fitting this department we did not forget onr Infant friends, and have the largest line of Cnehmere Cloaks in long and short ever eibib? ?ted in this city. Prices from $1.50 to $12.00. We have also the largest line of ever seeB in Snrater. to match. IMPORTES FITES In the new style tight-fitting Capes sad eft la ASTRACHAN, CAPE SEAL, FRENCH CONEY, RED FOX, ANGORA, and BLACK HARS. All in the nobby cats and at popular prices. Call io and let us show you through this department. Dress Goods and Trimmings our Great Specialty. To commence, we will quote some of our Leaders in this department : 30 different shades in double-fold, all wool Tricots at 25ots. 25 pieces 36-inch Plaid Flannels in beautiful colorings at 25ote. 100 pieces single-width Dress Goods (wool filling) at lOcts. 35 pieces 36-inch Cashmeres at 15 and 20c, worth 20 and 25cts. ffiPfi Ali In Henriettas, we have all the very newest shades out, ranging in price from 25c. to $1.00 a yard. Then we have all the newest novelties in Fancy Weaves, and Robes. We still handle Priestly's Black Goods, which gave such universal satisfaction, of the very latest styles ic above now in stock. Black Cashmeres and Henriettas, 36-incbes wide, from 20c. np. We deem it unnecessary to mention our Trimmings. As the ladies all know, we have the newest styles, aod in buying a suit from us canjfeel confident she will get the very latest styles in Trimmings. Our Millinery Parlor is Filled with all the Newest Shapes in Hats. Hats furnished to match all suits. Millinery and Dress-Making a specialty. We will be pleased to have you call. Yours truly, SCHWARTZ BROTHERS, October 1 Palace Dry Goods Emporium, I AM AGENT ^or the following well-known and reliable fire Insurance Companies, And solicit a share of the H INSURANCE BUSINESS. Our rates are as low and our policies as liberal as any first class Insurance Companies, THE QUEEN, of England. THE NORWICH UNION, of England. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN, of Philadelphia. THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. ALTAMONT MOSES. I STILL CONTINUE To keep a first class stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE. ?THE? BARGAINS are too numerous to enumerate. I invite the attention of close buyers who desire first class goods. Call special attention to our Butter and Teas. ALTAMONT MOSES. Ftb 12, A. S. . A. STJMTEE IS GROWING ?ND OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING TOO. More commodious quarters became a Necessity, And we found them at the old stand of A.. JL. SOLOMONS, CORNER OF MAIN AND LIBERTY STREETS, Where, in accordance with the demand made upon us, we are opening up the Largest and Best assorted stock of GEN ISE ever offered in this community, embracing LADIES DRESS GOODS in endless variety, from fine silks, down to the coarsest Domestics, Standard Goods of all shades and quality. Our stock of Ladies', Gents' and Children's Shoes cannot be surpassed in this market, and we defy competition in Ladies1 Cloaks, Dress Trimmings, Flannels, Ladies' and Genis Underwear, Gents' and Boys5 Clothing, We have on hand, also, a remnant of the stock of A* A. Solomons which is fast disappearing in consequence of the great bargains offered therefrom. These are not offered to our customers as new goods, but as just what they are with the prices marked down Below Mew York Cost. LADIES' CLOAKS AT 25 PER CENT. LESS THAN NEW YORK COST. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS LOW DOWN, Don't purchase until you see them. Polite and gentlemanly salesmen will greet you as you enter, entertain you while you remain and charge nothing for showing to you our goods. October 1, OV**..- ?;>?-???'-;- Vs*?< ??*?-. is-"' .-=? . .<