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Tb* Press and AJbbeville, S, (J^ W. A, LEE, Editob, Wednesday, May 7, 1873. Death of Minister J. L. Urr. ? Telegram to His Family. Just beforo going to press, we j.i?a - folnfrrom sont jicarn unit ? pnwuc ?. [to his family at Anderson, an nounces the death of the lion, lias. L. Orr, the Russian Minister at St. Petersburg, on yesterday at 1'2 o'clock, M. We have heard no particulars of his death. The news is startling in its sud lenness, and will carry throughout the continent the sense of a greai public calamity,. aDd to the friends and neighbors and acquaintances oi phe deceased statesman, the pro Ifound sadness of personal bereave Iraent. "Whilst all were impressed [with the highest admiration of thi [sagacity* and foresight, and ability land enlarged experience which s< [eminently fitted him for his lah ixalted station, it is among th< [friends of his early youth anc uid manhood, his near neighbor ! md life-long associates that we" ah J o seek the highest appreciation oi' hose noble qualities of heartwhicl. ittached to him his friends as witl. 'hooks of steel." # But we have neither the tim* lor the space, nor the inclination now. in the presence of this great calamity, to attempt here a feebk eulogy upon the deceased States nan. In the suddenness of the blow, the imagination recoils from I-\ proper conception of the extent jf our loss, and pen and brain iI'Vta yirfiico. +r> -norfnrm fTipip nffict? The State Agricultural Society - Essays. Ah interesting feature of the lat< meeting of the State Agriculture Society, a fijuopsis of whicli w< oublish in another column, was tlx n ?>nmV>rvr? aP QCDQx*o nriAl U UUlUk/Cl VI VOOMJ O U^'VI subjects of practical*moment, whicl .verc. afterwards discussed by th< nembers of the Society. A num her of these essays appear in ou Charleston exchanges, and we thin! :hat we cau perhaps do our reader , no better service than in publishing them in good time for thefr peru sal. In the meantime, let us pre sent briefly some of the point indicated and conclusions reache. by the writers. The firsts essay read was by Pi Jno, S, F'urman, of Sumter, upoi "ploughing and its effect upon diJ [ferent soils at"different seasons. jThe writer insists upon two point I? Winter preparation and dee] [ploughing. "With regard to plough ittg, he draws a distinction betweei [that of preparation and that o o'uftivation. The one belongs t< Winter, and should be deep?tin other to Spring and Summer, an< should b<? shallow. Ploughing i necessary to pulverize the soil, am thus enable the tender roots to ex tend, as well as to let in tho air am ttnlight and rain, which bring am monia and carbonic acid and othei fostering influences to develop th( growing plant. The deeper tb< ploughing the wider the arGa, anc rhe more potent the influence giver 0 the operation of these agencies he man who plough* eight inches eep doubles, and the man whc loughs twelve inches deep trebles the benefits to be derived fron ploughing to the depth ot foui inches. If deep ploughing posses: these advantages, it is all impor tant that it be accomplished ai arJy in the season as practicable hat the plants may enjoy the fore oing benefits lor as long a periot us possible. Another essay, by James Mc Cntchen, of "Williamsburg, dis jussed the question "whether Souti Carolina is in greater need of laho or capital." The writer comes t< the conclusion that capital in th< restricted sense of money or cur |rency is the primary need of th< country. "We need money to im [prove labor itself?to import skillec labor from abroad, and to pay l\>r i it short intervals, which is so mucl [Better than yearly settlements [We need money to avail ourselves )f ; labor saving instruments ? tc [enable us to hol(l our crops for bet Iter prices after we have gathered (them?to apply the teachings 01 jieuce and develop our resources, [agricultural and mineral?to foster lanufactories and diversify all of >ur pursuits?to educate our poo pie, beautify our homes, and extend our civilization. Money is the Ar chimedean lever that moves the world. "Put money in thy purse" then, and let us invite all to come who have a surplus of the good article. Another essay read was one by M. L. Donaldson, Esq., of Green ville, on -'Farm Machinery and its adaptability to Southern labor and products." That it is so adaptable he thinks admits of no question, and that with patient instruction the blacks may become skillful operators. But in the discussion which ensued, prominent members of the Society expressed very oppo site views. A ?.point upon which the writer insists in the essay, is that labor-saving machinery will necessarily give diversity to South ern industry, and thus bring about from necessity that which would never be accomplished if left to the choice of the planter. He reasons that by the use of labor-saving machinery, the planter .is enabled in one-fourth of the time to pro puce as much cotton as he can gather, and may thus devote the I >ther three-fourths to the culturc of other crops. Another essay, by Paul S. Folder, of Orangeburg, was upon the subject?of uthe oheape6t fertili zer, domestic or commercial ? lie nsists upon the necessity of usinjr <ome fertilizer, and states that for period of twenty-eight years, which bounds his agricultural expe ience, he has never attempted to nake a crop without manure. But between the two kinds he thinks there is no rivalry, as he uses both, nd employs all his spare time in naking the one, and all his surplus noney in buying the other. He seems, however, involuntarily to .^ive the preference to the domestic, ind details at length the process by which he manufactures it, and also gives the manner aud time of the application. In addition to the foregoing es says, was one by Mr. George F. Wicks, of Richland, upon "upland rice culture," showing from hi* I own experience of the culture on the Wateree river, that the low lands in the upper portion of the State are equally well adapted foi the culture of this great staple as those of the tide-water region. The essays are all remarkably in teresting, and to a farmer especially .so; nd as they were designed tc be suggestive, rather than exhaust ive, they present in a condensec form the results of much thought Band a wide experience. The dis cusssians to which they give rise rnd the trains of thought wbicl they set in motion, will doubtlesi do much to inaugurate a new era ir Souihern agriculture ? one raori dapted to the changed conditio: of things. CONCERT AND PIC NIC AT COKESBURY. "We are indebted to the courtesj of. our townsman, W. W. Vance Esn.. who was nresent on the occa sion, for the following sketch o lie entertaiuments; The Concert, which was post oned in consequence of the rain came off on Friday night last, anc a6 a decided success. The per formances were highly creditable o the young ladies and to their ac complished teachers, The hall was ell filled with an attentive anc appreciative audience, though tht attendance would have been large: had the weather been more favora ble. The concert was given by the oung ladies for the benefit of the College, and we are glad to learn that the proceeds amounted to ab -ut fifty dollars. On Saturday a auu iiiunciyMP lie party assembled at Mr, God Liold's spring, a beautiful place, ibout one mile and a half from the rilla^e. The day was fine, the din ner excellent, and the ladies beuu. tiful and attractive, so of course ev erything passed off as merry as a marriage bell. To crown the pleasures of the day, the party, late j in the afternoon, adjourned to the village and saw a fine game oi Base Ball played by ths Cokesbury " Base Ball Club. j r Fine Strawberries.?"We are indebted to our townsman, W. H. ) 7 B l'arker, Esq., for a saucer of the finest straw besries that we have ? ever seen?large, riue and iuicv. They were of different' varieties, the largest measuring more than tin inch in diameter; and were from plants which are as remarka ble for the quantity as the qua'ity of the fruit yielded. They are hard to beat. Death of an Esteemed Citizen. ?Mr. W, G. Killingswortb, au es teemed eitizeu of Diaruund Hill, |died after a short illness fruni dis ease of the heart on Thursday, the list May, _ ? " * . " THE INJUNCTION CASE AGAINST THE COUNTY TREASURER. The Referee, Matthew McDon old, Esq., has made his Report in this case, but as it is subject to ex ception and modification, **e await the final judgment of the Court, before publishing. It is needless to say that the case makes no charge of dereliction of duty on the part of the Treasurer. His character as a faithful, capable and efficient officer is above imputation and reproach. That the public may understand clearly his position we append the points of argument mfwle bv his Counsel. Col. Coth ran, in the argument: I. The defendant is not personal ly the debtor of plaintiff. If the plaintiff has any claim against the defendant it is as a public officer, and tho proceeding .should be man damus. II. The claims of the plaintiff although arising in Abbeville coun ty, are in no sense county claims but claims against the State. The State of South Carolina is the debt or. III. The Treasurer of Abbevill* County is a State officer. He is ai assistant of the Slate Treasurer appointed by the Governor and re movable by him, and appointed to collect taxes imposed by the .State IV. action can be brought against the County Treasurer for i debt of the State. He is only lia ble under the law for the monej which comes into his hands, which as a trustee, he must pay out as th( law directs. V. The first and principal in struction as to his trust is contain od in the law which raises the funds. The act to raise supplies and also to make appropriations declare that it is l<for the fiscal yeai commencing November 1, 1872.' See Acts. The expenditure of th( funds are twice limited; first in t.ht act to raise supplies, and second, ir the.act to make appropriations foi the fiscal year commencing Nov, 1 1872. VI. But If this is a claim against the State as debtor, all debtor.1 have a right to select the deb which they prefer to pay In di recting the levy of 1873 to be ap plied to the expenditures of 1873 ^ ? .J il. tlie State has only exereisen tin privilege of all debtors to apply iti own funds. VII. In addition is the whole ar gument of administration and pol icy. If the funds of this year an taken to pay old debts, the school will be closed, and great confusioj in the finances necessarily result. VIII. The Treasurer personal! has no interest in this matter. II wishes there were funds enough .0 all. He only wishes to do liis dut faithfully, Sad Accident.?"We regret t state that Mr. John Coumbe, well known mason of this vicinity on yesterday afternoon, whilst ej aming the unfinished roof of Coti ran & "Wilonn'a npw Rtnrp flPnirtan ally fell through the joists of th roof upon those of the secon story, receiving very serious, if .nc fatal injuries. Dr. Yates was in mediately called in and rendere prompt aid, but he is still uncor scious and is in a critical dond tion. Dr. Rhett was soon after calle upon consultation, and both phj sicians are giving every possibl aid. ^ Insurance.?We arc indebted t Messrs. DuPre & Perrjn, th Agents of the Georgia Home-Fir InBurance Company, for a pan phlet copy ot the local insuranc rates upon town property hav adopted at a late meeting of th Sfate Board in Columbia. Th heavy 1 >sses of the past year hav led to a great increase in the in surance rates, The Interest on the Bonds, The Hon. Armistead Burt, who with Messrs. M. C. Butler and A B. DeSaussure, has been retainei as counsel by the tax-payers o Columbia, left for that city ou yee terday, to hold a consultation wit) the abo^e named gentlemen an< Mes'srs. Memminger and Porter who have been retained hy the tax payers of Charleston The interest of the people of the State coult not be placed in safer hands, jggg Mrs. Mary Drennon, widov of the late Kobert Drennon, diet in Due West on Tueday night o the past weed of pneumonia, in thi sixty-fifth year of her age, Shi was a pious Christian lady. Showery.?During the past weel we have had frequent showers ? April weather in May. The las month was unusually dry. Ov Sitvhav T.akt tViPro wnrp rpi* ! vices in all the Churches. Th< 'Rev. W. B. Janes, of Greenwood preached an excellent sermon t< the Baptist congregation in th< morniug, Improvement. ? Mr, Jno. Knoj has commenced excavations for th< ( ereption of a Brick 6tore on the i corner lot of the McLaren property | It will be a large and commodious 1 building. THE TABLEAUX AT THE FEMALE AOADEMT. Wo had the pleasure of attend ing the Tableaux at the Female Academy cm Monday evening last, and concur with all who were present on the occasion in pro nouncing it a very attractive and satisfactory exhibition. The even ing was propitious, and as a conse quence there was an auuieucc whJlli in itself constitutes one of the most interesting features of these occasions?a bright array of young and lovely faces reflecting back all the varied emotions which find expression on the stage, and coloring each scene with the hues of their own radiant hopes. The accompaniments of the occasion! harmonized with all the associa tions of the season, and buds and flowers and wreaths and garlands formed the appropriate setting to the bright and joyous faces of the youii? peujjic. The Tableaux scenes were ex hibited in the hall above, and the representations of some of the scenes were of more than ordinary merit* It would be invidious to particularize scenes or characters, and we will content ourselves mere ly with giving the programme; PART FIRST. May Scene; Christmas Tree; Sultana; First Cigar; Seasons; Mary Queen of Scots Sicrniug her Abdication. FOUR SCENES FROM RIP VAN WINKLE. Rip Van Winkle and his Play mates; Driven from Home by a Scolding Wife; The End of the Twenty Years Nap; Rip Van Winkle meets his Friends. In these last scenes our friend J. B. R. personated Old Rip, and Joe Tnfffmortn Viimonlf nnnlil nnt Vinup t/ LlltlOUIJ UlUiOVIl VV/UiU WW MM<? V evoked more uprorious and conta gious mirth than greeted the ap pearance of our friend. After - the lapse of a couple of hours oame the interlude for re freshments, and down in the base ment went the merry throng to the tables where strawberries and ice cream were dispensed by fair hands to all comers. Then followed PART SECOND. Fashions; Better be an Old Man's Durling than a YoungMan?? Slave; Jealousy; Trial of Queen Catharine; Jemima's Wedding; Grandmother's Likeness; Gallery of Queens. Then as an after piece t<? closc the performances, was a burlesque representation of some of the fore goiug scenes, by tho Band, a; Ethiopian serenaders, and a num ber of comic dialogues and songs all of which were well rendered. Too much praise cannot be be stowed upon the.music furnishec by the young gentlemen, anc which contributed so much to th< enjoyment of the evening. At 12 o'clock the company dis persed. The receipts amounted t( the handsome sum of $155.00. We learn that the young ladies of the Presbyterian church propos< keeping ice cream for sale. Sale Bay. ? The favorable weather on Monday called out i fair attendance of our fellow-citi zens, in spite of the press of busi ness operations at home. The official sales were confinec to those of the County Treasurer enforcing the payment of delin quent taxes, It is a matter of con gratulation to our county thatthes( are the first land sales for taxes which have ever occurred in Ab beville, and that they involved so few names and such a small amount of property. The following were the DELINQUENT SALES. Land of Edwin Gains, Ponnalds ville Township, 5 acres, to J. C, Wosmansky. . . Land of Clayton or Clayborn Jones, Cedar Springs Township, 39 acres, for tax of 17.28, to sa,me. Land of estate of Peter Smith. Bordeaux Township, 120 acres, foi tax ?61.02, to same. Supreme Court.?The following appeal cases from Abbeville were argued before the Supreme Courl ] during the past week : f C. G. Waller, appellant, vs. Jas. B Cresswell. Mr. Burt for appellant. B Mr. Cothran for respondent. This case involves the validity of invest ment by guardians and trustees, ol c funds in Confederate securities. G. A. Visanska vs. W. K. JBrari t Icy. Submitted on printed brief and argument. Messrs. Perrin & Cothrau for appellants, aud Air. - Thomson for respondents, 2 Ella Donald et al. vs. the Pied , mont and Arlington Life Insurance ) Company, Mr. Cothran for appel 3 lantsand Mr. Reed for respondents, Mr. Cothrau in reply c Returned.?"We have had the j pleasure of greeting Mr. J. Calvin j Hemphill, one of tjie editors of tho . Medium, who returned on Saturday 3 last from a two months trip North ' ward. Abstract of Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of the Presbytery of * South Carolina. * Presbytery met at Upper Long Caue church, according to adjourn ment, at 10 A. M., on Thursday, May 1, 1873. There were present first and last: Ministers ? Revs. R. A. Fair, (Moderator), J. 0. Lindsay, A. P. Nicholson, Jas. L. Martin, "W. F. Pearson, J. S. Young. Ruling Elders?R. II. Wardlaw, W. P. Noble, M. 0. McCaslan, J. C. Carlisle, J. 0. Templeton, A. E. Lesly, W. "Wright. The following items of business were concluded: 1. The accepting by Rev. R, A. Fair of the office of Evangelist. 2. The pastoral relation between Rev. A. P. NichoTson and Provi dence and Rocky liiver churches wa9 dissolved. 3. The time, place, and persons were appointed for the installation of Rev. A. P. Nicholsou pastor of Rocky Spring, Lisbon, and Friend ship churches, Laurens county. 4. Rev. J. O. Lindsay was in structed to apportion equitably amongst the churches the synodical assessment for the Theological Seminary at Columbia. 5. The following motion in reply to a request from Roberts church for permission to reduce the prom ised salary: . Resolved, That the Session of Roberts church be instructed to make strenuous efforts to raise the fall amount promised in their call. The following items were referred to the next stated meeting: 1. The request of Rev. J. 0. Lindsay for dissolution of pastoral relation between him and Upper Long Cane church. 2. The Report of the Executive Committee of Education, being first referred to a special commit tee. 3. The matter of relieving the present Chairman of the Executive Committee of Foreign Missions, and of Publication. 4. The Report of the Standing CYimmittee oh Publication. Presbytery adjourned to meet al Nazareth church, on Thursday be fore the fourth Sabbath in Septeni ber, at 10 a. m. Tro Tem. Transfers of Real Estate Wc copy from tho Aud'tor's books tbo following record of Real Estaf.i transfers, mado daring tbo pas month. Uriah Mars to Drucilla Wardlaw 1 acre, $30. Wm. Jones, Ex'r, of Ralph Har din, to R. L. Hardin, 486 acres,82,650 B B Grier to Joseph P Reese, acre, 825. J. Frazier Livingston and J- Wn Livingston to Charles W Guffin, I acres, 8100. Rftnnet.t. Revnolds to W P Antler son, 9 acres, $270. James A Reid, Wra P Gordon, 1 H Cochran and M E Wilson, to Ja L Martin, 12} acres. $250. J Clark Wardlaw to same, 3 R 15 P, 8423. Robt. H. Wardlaw to J F C Du Pre and Thos. Thomson, 2 acres, $20 Lewis Covin to J L Covin, 13: acres, 8690. Mary 13 A Puekett. Mayant N Puck ett. Louisa F Puekett, Mrs Puekett Mary T Bozworth, to Walter. G. Kel ler, 2 acres, 1 K. 18 P., $122. J; W. Livingston and J. W, Smith to L P Richey, 1 acre, 875. "VYra. C. Wardlaw to A B Wfcrdlaw 1 lot $2,000. S B Brooks to J R Tolbert, 386 acrc $3,350.92. J F & Wm Gray, Ex'ors, to "W ] Boynej 291 acres, $836.62. Joel Arnold to Thos J Ellis, 4' acres, $300. G'McD Miller to Jacob Clamp, 211 acres, ?1,600. W. A Qarrolson to Mary E Cald well,13J acres, $125. Edward Eoble to George W Smith 99 acres, $600. L D Bowie and others, to A E Morton, 1,029 acres. $6,174. Thos. Eakin to T J Ellis, 106 acres $900. G M Hodges to same, 3 acres, $175 W T Branch to A J Furguson, 30( acres, $1,000.* Hugh Wilson to Matthew McDon aid, 8 9-10 acres, $145. . Charles Smith to "VV C Norwood 350 acres, $1,100. W W Holt to M Richardson, 1( acres, $50. Edward Noble to Jas. TVcems, 256 acres, $1,500. Jas Seawright to Ellis & Branyan 1.} acrds, $175. jS"aucy Sharp to J T J-ohnsoq, 21 acres, ?525. jThe Vienna Exposition opened on the 1st May*, witli great eelat. The New York Herald has engaged Edmund Yates, J. Russell Young, Auerbach, and Mrs. MuK bach, as special correspondents. The letters are sent, by Atlantic cable, the last in German, and so published. This is enterprise. 4^# jjgp The Episcopal Convention meets in Camden to-morrow. Statement of Guanos Sold a*jd Cotton Shiphed at Ninety-Six :? "We are indebted to the courtesy of a friend at Ninety-Six, for the following statement of guanos sold and cotton shipped at that flourish ing town from September 1st, 1872, to May 1st, 1B73, inclusive: pope A phillips sold "Wando, - - - - 8? tons.. Carolina, - - - 62 tons, Atlantic, - - - - I8| tons. Total, - . - 89 moore 4 quarles, sold Stotio, - - - 26 tons. johnson a shumaje, sold Stonewall, - - 16 tons. t. c. lipscomb A son, sold Etiwan, - Sea Fowl, OU tons. 6 " c I Total 56 YOE k HALE, SOLD Wilcox & Gibbs Manipulated, 56 I " " Pkcenix, - - 2 1 ' < Total, 58 ( ] DR. JOHN A. STUART, SOLD j Soluble Pacific. - - 45 tons. j DR. H. W. LELAND, SOLD 1 Fish Ammoniated - - 16 Tons. Grand total, ' - - 306 C&'tton shipped from September 7th, to May 1st, inclusive, 3,650 bales. Yours, &c., Q. V. Carpentering, Gin Kepairing, &c.?We direct attention to the card of Mr. D. B. Smith, who is so well known in our community as a carpenter and builder and who has had a business experience of five years in the cotton gin manufactory of Enright & Smith. Mr. Smith is a trustworthy workman of approv ed skill and long experience, and guarantees satisfaction in all depart ments of his business. Our plant ers wanting .their gins repaired could not send them to a more re liable man. Send them early in the season. New Advertisements. The following is the list of.new adver tisements: * Bridge Letting?"W. P. McKellar. 230 acrcs of Lund of J. W. Irwin ? L. P. Guffin, Sheriff. 643 acres of Land of ii. H. ilarper -L P. Guffin, Sheriff. 225 acres of Land of "W.^A. Gainoe ?L. P. Guffin, Sheriff. 643 acres of Land of H. H. Harper -L. P. Guffin, Sheriff. Variety Store?YV. B. Cason. Final'Discharge?-J. C. YVoaraanskj* Clerk. Carpentering?D. B. Smith. Market House?James A Wrignt, Auctioneer. W. B. Cason's Variety Cash Store at Ninety-Six.?See the ad vertisement in. another column. Mr. C. is an enterprising and liber al merchant, who keeps always the best goods in his line, and sells low. He can make it to the "interest of the public to patronize him. Call and examine his stock, and you will find doubtless ssmething to please both in price and quality. James Brooks, member of Congress from New York city, and a leading member of the Demo cratic party in tlie House* died on the 30th ult.^ He was a true friend of thei South, and both during and after the war encountered a large measure of odium in the advocacy of a well and controlling policy. *?? The AlstonJHouse is about to receive the compliment of a new roof, which it has been needing for some time. The shingles are at hand, and the wort commences soon. The Modoc War.?Our troops have again received a severe drub bing from the crafty Modocks, suf fering u loss of some sixteen Kineu. A dispatch from Scofield to Sher man states: Major Green, commanding ' on the west side of the lava beds, or dered Captain Thomas with seven ty soldiers and fourteen Warm Spring Indians to reconnoitre four miles from camp. The party reached the designated point and were resting. No Indians had been seen; but suddenly the party were fired upon. Part of the com mand panicked, and all organiza tion in a great measure ceased. The stragglers reached camp at halt-past one P. M. Green went to the assistance of Thomas, and tXnnrl Thomas' command entirely disorganized and soattered, The details fully confirm the casualties. All the officers and part of the men remained together and fought like heroes, but the Indians had secured an advantageous position before they were discovered. -The remains of the officers were sent to Yreka. The bodies of four j warriors were found near the scene. The Indians occupy the rocks four miles below their old position. It will be impossible to surround them with the force here and en route. The report is signed by Gillem, Sherman telegraphed to Grant and Belknap for udvice, who in re ply refer all matters to the discre tion of Scofield, The Rural Carolinian.?We re in roceipt of the May number f the. Rural Carolinian, which fully laintains .its well earned reputa on as a first-class Agricultural fagazine. The leading articles in lie number before us, are up to the igh s'undard of previous numbers, rhile the selections generally pos ess more than ordinary interest to hose engaged either in Agricul-i oral or Horticultural, pursuits. We are pleased to notice that the Literary Department" is 'filled pith judicious selections of high Qerit, in full accord with the well mown literary tastes of Mr. D. II. ? mi. acqnes, me cuuur. me uuuiuuu tf this department to the Maga zine i9 meeting with general favor, t givo8 a variety to its pages, ma ring it a desirable family compan 011, while it does not in the least letract from its merits ar a faithful epresentative of the Agricultural nterests of the country. Announcement is made of the tasociation of Dr. Wm. L. Dag gett with the Publisher's Depart nentof the Magazine. From the jnergy which he has ever exhibited luring his long connection with * ^ WA l/\.v1l> hAn prusa in v^uiu leamij, luniv iv .oce the Rural Carolinian, maintaining its past reputation in every partic ular, and go on-prospering in the future. Those of our readers who have not already subscribed to the Rura Carolinian, should'send for a speci men copy, and enroll their names at once on its iubscription list. A Market House and Cala boose for Sale.?See advertise mentof Jas. A.Wright, Constable Who wants to invest in real estate Thurlow "Weed is danger ously ill. 4?* The case of Morton, Bliss < Co., for payment of interest on th State bonds is now before the Si preme Coort. B?* The Telegraph announce the death near London, on. th 29th alt., of "Wm. Charles McCref dy, the celebrated actor. Special' Notice. Notice is hereby givei that, in accordance with the r nuirements of the law of Congress, ai tnorizing the appointment of Cadets i the West Point Academy of the Unite Slates by each Representative in Co) gress: That, as Congressman at Larg for the State of South Caroli.na, I her by notify all who may desire to be e: amined and apply for Jhe appointmen lo appear in the city of Columbia on tl 13th of May, and be examined by tl Board appointed for that purpose. Tl board to oonsist of Associate Justice , J. Wright, Hon. F. L. Cardozo, and D Talley, on whose recommendation tl appointment will be made. Applicari will pass a thorough examination in*a the common and moreadvanced studie an J must he of perfect physical healtl The appointee must be at West Point fc the 25th of May, prepared to be exan ined there. R. H. CAIN, Congressman at Large. May 7, 1872-lt Carnenteriner. Buildin AiND * Repairing of Cotton Gin Threshers and Fans, by 0. 8. SMITH Abbeville C. H., S. C. THE undersigned hereby gives n tice that he is prepared to do t kind9 of carpenter's work and buildin and also repairs cotton-gins, threshe and fans. A full supply of gin materi always on hand. Farmers are request to bring their gins up early in the se don to give time to have them proper repuired. D. JB. SMITH. May fl, 1878, 4-6m Final Discharge, NOTICE is hereby given that Ler< C. Wilson, Executor, of the E tate of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Reid, d ceased, has applied to Charles W. Gi fin, Judge of Probate, in and for (1 County of Abbeville, for a final di charge as Executor. It is Ordered. That the Seventh day June, A. D. 1873, be fixed for hearing Petition, and a final settlement of sa; Estate. J. C. WOSMANSKY. C. C. P. A. C. May 7, 1873, 4-4t* Bascomb Lodge, A. F. M. Cokesbury, S. C., 3 May, 1873. A regular communication of Biwcona Lodge will be held on the evening < Friday next, 9th inst. W. C. BENET, Secretary. Hoop Skirts. Just received this 5th May, fi Doz. Hood Skirts. 75o. S1.0 and ?125. 4Doz. Bustles, 60c, to$1.25* 6 Doz. Corsets, $1.00 to $5.00. Misses' Corsets, Nursing Corsetf Linen Lawns, White Goods Dresa es., &c., &., at the EMPORIUM OF FASHION, May 7,1873, 4-lt Now on Exhibition At the EMPORIUM OF FASD ION the most beautiful Stock o Millinery Goods in South Caroli na. 6 May, 1872. Bridge Letting. o? NOTICE is hereby given, that tin repairing of the Bridges a Young's & McCalla's Mills on Ilockj River, will be let to the lowest rc sponsible bidder at Abbeville C, JI on "Sale Day in June. By order of the Board, W. P. McIvELLAR, Ch. B. Co. Com'rs, Abbeville C. II., ") May 2d, J873, 4-4tJ W. B. Cason's . VABIETY STORE, ? NINETY - SIX, $,. C. THE subscriber has now on* band a select stock of the best goods usu ally kept in a First-Class Confectionary and Variety Store, to 'which he invite* the attention of .hia friends and patrons. In his stock will be found & choice as sortment of " Preserves, Piekles, Candies, Raisins, Brandy - Peaches, Nuts of all kinds, Canned Peaches, * Pine Aople, Tomatoes, Oysters Sardines, Sympa and Sauces of every variety, Prize Candy,.Nutmegs, Mac*, Pepper, Spice, Ginger; Oranges, Lemons, Giuger Preserves, Figs, Ginger Cakes . of several varieties, Parched Pea-Nuts, and Smokftig, Soda, Mustard, Blacking, Segars, Tobacco, Chewing1 Marbles, * Writing Paper, and almost every other article of like character that you may ask for. . Coma and examine for yourselves. W. B. CASOBF, Ninety^ Six. May 7,1873, 4-3m Tj State of Sift Mia, A/bbeyille County. QY virtue of an Execution directed fj tome bj Robert R. Hemphill, " Trial Justice, 1 will sell on SALE DAY ia JUNE noxt, The Market. House and . Cala* boose, and Improvements about the Spring, levied upon as the property of the town of Abbeville, at the suit of Ed ward Roche, v. L D. Bowie, Id ten dant of the Town of Abbeville. ' Terms Cash. JA8. A. WEIGHT, , Auctioneer.. May 7, 1873, 4-4t Sheriff's Sale.. joy i. ) H. G. Klugh, against y By Order ourt. J..-W. Irwin. BY. Order of Court of Commoa Pleas, I will sell at Abbeville C. on Sale Day In June next, within the legal hours, a tract of land contain ing 230 Acres, more or less, situated in: Abbeville County,..on Rocky Creek, bounded in A. D. 1857, by lauds of Bennett Rey nolds, Isaac Logan, Jojm Romans and. Albert Waller, whereon John Irwin then -lived, being formerly the real es tate of James Irwin, deceased, and now bounded by lands of Bennett Reynolds* A. M. Blake, Dr. T. A. Williams, and others, levied on as the property of J? W. Irvin, at the suit of H. G. Klugh. TERMS CASH, Terms of sale must he complied with within one hour after sale or the proper ty will be re-sold. L. P? GtJFFIN, S. A. C. Sheriff's Office, \ May 6, 1873,. 4-ff / Sheriff's Sale. if. O. Williams against H. ff. Harper* BY virtue of an Execution to me di rected, I will sell at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day iuJENE next, within the legal hours, a tract of land containing 643 ACRES, more or less, adjoining lands of T. Tucker, James Bruce and others, on Savannah River, levied on as the prop erty of H. H. Harper, at the suit of M?. G. Williams, Administrator. Terms Cash. Terras of sale must be complied with within one hour after side or the proper* ty will be re-sold. L. P. GUFFIN, Sheriff Abbeville County. Sheriff's Office, May 6, 3873, 4-tf } Sheriff's Sale. T. J. Hill ) against [Execution. W. A. Gaines. J BY virtue of an Execution to me dh rected I will sell at Abbeville Court House on Sale Day in JUNE next, within the legal hours, a tract of land containing 225 ACRES, More or less, adjoining lands of sterling liowen, J. T. Haduon, and others, levied on as the property of W. A* Gaines, at the suit of T. J. Hill. Terms of sale CASH. Terms of sale must be complied with within one hour after sale or the pro perty will be re-sold. L. P. GUTON, 8, A. & Sheriff's Office \ . May 6, 1873, 4-3tJ Sheriff's Sale, Trustees De La Howe Estate against H. H. Harper. 11Y virtue of an Execution to me df HI rected, I will sell at Abbeville C, H77within the legal hours, Sale-day in Juue next, a tract of land containing 643 Acres, more or less, adjoining lands of T. M, Tucker, Jas. Bruce, and others, on Sa vannah River, levied on as the property of H. H. Harper, at the suit of Trustees of De La Howe. ' Terms of sale Cash. Terms of Sale must be complied with within one hour after sale or the proper ty will be resold. L. T. GUFFIN, 8. A. C, Sheriff's Offloe, \ May 6,1873, 4-4t J MASONIC. Hall of Clinton Lodge. No. 3 A. F. Aspeville C. H., S. C., \ Slay 7, 5873. / REGULAR Communication of this Lodge will be held at the Lodge Room on Monday evening the 12th instant. Work in the 3d Degree expect ted. A full attendance is requested* By order of the W. M., J. C. WOSMANSRY, Secretary,