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i -f>>*.:>. . Its Press and Banner. =**< --? --== ^bbevilles, S. C. W. A. LEE, Editor. Wednesday, August 5,1874. v ?, ? ., --> ? .. ?_ Terms.*-Two .uonare a yt-nr, m ??xjlance^. or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, the etal .of the year. iSTo^ subscriptions taken for a shorter lime than six months. u Transient advertisements are charged lor at the rate or One Dollar per inch paee for the first insertion, and Fifuy Cjbnts for each subsequent insertion. A liberal deduction from the above rates is inaJe to persons advertising by the quarter by the year. a?y*AlI otytuary-notices and tributes of respect art charged for at the usual fates of advertising. Job press. We ftre now provided with ftn fctfrel]ent Job Press, and fine assortment of .Job Type, and are prepared to execute superior work. Orders ard- feSpectfullv & aollcitert. > ..? .1? .? ii . . \ ' Regulations 7or the Post-Office *-r AnwBvtnLE.-The Office is open for the general delivery of letters and sale * , -of postage stamps from 8:30 A. M. to 5 P. M. Money Orders furnished from 8:30 A. M. to 3:20 P. M. Greenville and Columbia Railroad Mail clones At 8:30 A. M. Washington,.Ga., Mail closes on Wednesday at 5:30 A. M. Elbert, Ga., Mail, via Heardraont, jMoses on Thursday at 0:30 A. M. f-Antrevillc Mail, via Temple of ffeajth, closes on Thursday atotfO A. Jr. iJibert, Ga., Mail, via Lowndesville, closes ou Friday at 5:30 A. M. IL W. LAWSOX, P. M. THIS PAPER IS^ONFILE WITH , "Where Advertising Contracts can be made. L'_ _ *. . V The Third Torn and the South. ?... -? There has been of late more frequent discussions in Southern journals of the ^question of re-electing General Grant <nc a Third Term, and more frequent 1 . - declarations from Southern statesmen ?m the subject. The latest utterances ' W Will and Gov. are num mc uvu. ? James Smith, of Georgia, who are represented by the correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, as not only fa- ' voring it themselves, but as declaring that it will be generally endorsed by the Southern people. This accords with the views of other Southern Statesmen,j I I and is supposed to have been brought about by the persistent efforts which 1 Ijave been made to press the Civil 1 Itights Bill, and which, in their opinion, ' would Jcad the people of the South to support General Grant, regardless of all 1 past customs or future consequences. On this point, Governor Smith and Mr. Hill are represented as holding similar ' opinions, and though believing that in 1 s?ch election there would be uo departure from established usages, yet that ttiey would be willing to risk such a departure in the effort to secure a strong ruler, who would do full justice to their Hccllon. These views, however, do not seem to reeeivc the endorsement of the Southern journals generally, who find nothing in the past record of General Grant to enCouroge the hope that a third term would witness a change of policy tojyard$ the South. They urge that he has sustained yiiftfyvernMient in Louisiana, Mississippi,-And South Carolina, and in all the Southern Slates, and has lent the power of his oJficc to encoumge and support the oppressors of our section ; and that no boaeyed words now of a chango of policy ?an lead lis to ignore the past, - *? Mi and kiss Uie rou 01 ine sojur-i- CU1C1UUU. | <*uch are the views of leading Southern journals, as tho Richmond Dispatch. the Atlanta Constitution, and the Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel, who claim to represent the public sentiment of their; sections. ; The New Yorl^2Tcr?W expresses surprise that any Southern journal should Suppose that President Grant would attempt to do in a third term what hej has not yet attempted to do during his two terms?that he has left the reconstruction of the South to settle itself, und has devoted himself tp the acquisition of territory and to the finauces? and, as a consequence, that the finauces are In a worse condition than ever, that annexation is dead, and that reconstruction has become a long-stauding ulcer, Happing the foundations ot me national life?that Grant lias but followed the ieifcd of hia p&rty iu disfranchising and oj>pres$ing all of those statesmen of the South who r^ve character and influence . to their section, and turned their noble Commonwealth over to the mercy of hhanieless adventurers?that even if reelected as the friend of the South, he yon Id "be still under the control of influences which would make his adminj^tra^ioij hejpless from the beginning, and powerless in our behalf. The support of leading Southern .statesmen, however, is based upon very opposite conclusions, and is extenueci 10 Jhe President in the confident belief that he has not only the will but the power to effect Southern restoration? that he is the.only man in the country who Is stronger than party organizations, &ud that if elected as the people's candidate, he will correct the short-comings the past, and by giving peace to the fcjouth, remove the chief obstacle in the way of the prosperity of the country. Next to the election of a Democratic *?r Conservative candidate, we believe that the Southern people would prefer the re-election of General Grant, even for a thSrd term, and concur fully in the views of the Georgia statesmen, Jlcssrs. Hill and Smith. ?v' Bad Uoads. ? Our friend, "VVilliaan Wlekliffe, of the Centre of Gravity, brings to our attention the wretched condition of the public roads in the Diamond Hill Township, ami between ' that section and our town. ?iesaysinai '' unless the roads are soon worked on, they will be impassable, and our towE may as well couclude to give up the jtradefrom thatscction. This would be a serious loss, and it is to our mutual interest that a remedy be applied. It is the duty of the County Commissioner? fio Ixave overseers a||k>i?ted, and to set that'they do tlieir duty. Other and better laws may be passed to correct the .evil, but if County officials do theii <!afy, the present law affords ample remedy for existing evils. _ -gB? Ti^e Bible Mektixq at the Presbyteridrl Church Wednesday last attracted a lal^ge audience, and the proceedings were of a very interesting character. The serhion of Rev. "XVin. j M. Grier, D. D., President cf Erskincl College, was an able eflbrt, and well J sustamed the reputation of the young I diviue as one of the finest pulpit orators i in the State. His text was from Isaiah, I , and* the discourse set forth j " % 4 - ft... I very clearly ana eiaoonueiy, me uuuj, spirituality, and paternal love of the divine nature, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. These were shown to be emphatically the word of God, and to furnish the only proper conceptions tof those attributes of unity, omniscience, omnipresence and benevolence which combine to form our idea of the Divine Being. These co-iceptions were shown to be the peculiar heritage of the Jewish people, and found expression in the Holy .Scriptures, which formed almost their entire literature, and furnished thG distinguishing element in their civilization. Surpassed ns they were in literature and the arts by other ancient nations, the Jewish people were shown to be the only depository of religious truth, and though often back-sliding, yet still holding fast to the "faith once delivered to the Saints." Wc shall not attempt a synopsis of this admirable sermon, which made a profound impression on the audience, and has been the subject of unbounded eulogy. This ...... linvo niwn Dr. Oriel* UUVI V/liiVA VHUAVd IIM . V D. . ... a high reputation, and promise a bright and useful career. The Essay of President \7. C. Benet, of the Cokesbury Masonic Female College, was an elaborate dissertation upon the "Sceptical Tendcncks of Modem Religious Thought, with suggestions as to the best correctives; and together with a comprehensive survey of different forms of dogma, presented an earnest plea in behalf of toleration. The Essay \ exhibited the fruits of varied culture,1 and gems of thought gathered in many liclds. It was highly creditable to the ability, literary Attainments, and schol-| arly tastes of the author. From many of the conclusions of the writer, as well as to the propriety of presenting them for discussion in a popular address, we ure disposed to dissent, but still are willing to extend that the Essay has ilemauded for others, the largest measure of toleration. :? A Collision* Between Two Officials.?Arthur Jefferson, one of the County Commissioners, was using in the Hall of the Court House a few more "expletives," 011 Friday last, than Alfred Ellison, the Town Marshal, thought becoming, and received a remonstrance from him, which he resented by attending to shoot the contents of his "pepperbox" at the aforesaid Marshal. Ellison, who is a powerful man, immediately lisarmed Jefferson and threw him down, without any particular regard as to which part struck the floor first. It was x conflict between the municipal and) county jurisdiction, with the odds in favor of the local law and the loeal officer. Alfred is usually able to take care of himself. Four Score and Upwards. ? An interesting feature of the Bible meeting on Wednesday last was the presence of two octogenarians?James II. Baskin, Esq., and Mr. Win. Speer, both of whom are now in the eighty-seventh year of their ages?the first for many years a Director of the Society, and the other equally distinguished as a zealous member. They are both eminent examples of the truth, that a life of active usefulness and temperate habits is most favorable to longevity. May their lives be long spared, and their exam pip be honored and emulated by the rising generation. Almost a Fight.?At- one time, during the mass meeting 011 Friday last, it seemed likely that Win. Itichey and Bob Guy, both colored, would furnish an item for our paper, a little more spicy than the present one. A fioht seemed imminent, and appeared to be gotten up expressly for the amusement of the spectators, whilst awaiting the efforts of the speakers. Each expressed very emphatic doujbts as to the veracity of the other; /n)d according to the received code, there should have been a light, which failed, however, to come off. The Mass Meeting on Friday attracted a large crowd of the colored people. No doubt the prospect of a dinner | has a more p.oteut inducement than the expectation of hearing a few political speeches, and if so they went home again both hungry and disappointed? heartsore and travel-weary. There was dinner provided, but only for those who had the stamps to pay. Call you this a Barbebue ? To most of the colored peonlft it was anything else. The,meeting was quiet and orderly, and the .crowd dispersed in good time. <9 ?> > * Collection Agency.?Our young friend Joel S. Perrin, Esq., lias established a collection agency at this place, succeeding in that Oapt. E. L. Parker, late Cashier of the Citizens' Savings i Bank. Mr. P. has the best of references | as a gentleman of business capacity and | integrity, and we take pleasure in'comr mending him as one who ha,s both the ability and the will to give satisfaction. Sale Day.?There was a pretty fair attendance for an August Sale Day on Monday last. The crops had been laid by, and the colored people w.ere out in strong force. They brought a quantity of peaches and melons for sale, and among these ?'erp^ome of good qualitj at reasonable prices. There were nc official sales. Some eight acres of land gold by Mr. James S. Marse, brought $26. V Bgk- There are only 18 candidates foj I School Commissioner in Abbevilh , County. Nine of the most prominen ! ones can't sign their names legibly,- no; ; solve the problem, "What will 18J lbi . of sugar cost at 16$ cents per lb?" W< ! have seen the list, and know whereo we speak. This is reform with a ven . geance. I * j J?~ Col. Jas. S. Cothran returned 01 j Saturday last from a week's visit to th< > Dora ^pne, where the workmen ar "pegging away" as vigorously as ever ! ' t&m Midnight meetings are all th< * * > | rage with the canuiaaies now. xuv-. prefer darkness to light. t ! i -? '?'?' ' ' - - 7 pwelltnb Rouse BuitNT.?3Ve regret to announce the 'destroct'Wn-\>y rir? . of the residence of Mr. J. H. Walker, some three miles from our town, on Wednesday morning last. Mr. "Walker and family had been attending religious services here, on the previous evening, and returned home about 11 b'fclofck at night, and were roused from their beds just before d^y-light by the approach of the llames.. The tire originated in the kitchen attached to the room in which the family slept, and its progress was so ranid. after beincr discovered, that it was impossible to save tlie house, and only practicable to save a part of the bedding, clothing aud furniture. The house was [a new oue, and only partially finished, aud with it was destroyed a quantity of building material. The loss is a very serious one, involving not only the residence, but a large portion of the wearing apparel and furniture. The fire is supposed to have been accidental* Mr* Walker is one of (our l?Ci<t citfaens, and his sudden and severe loss appenltd so strongly to the sympathies of our community, that a purse of several hundred dollars was soon raised to aid him in the work of restoration- His card of thanks appears in another column. ??? ? The Congkessioxal Election.? Comptroller-General Iloge, and Adjutant and Inspector General Purvis, who - i* i. addressed the masa-meeung ucre uu ( Friday, are candidates for Congress from this District to succeed R. ]J. Elliott, who declines a re-election. Without expressing any opinion as to the respective claims of the rival candidates,-or signifying any preference between the two, which would be unbecoming perhaps in one occupying our position, we may refer in complimentary flferms to the late official record of ComptrollerGeneral Hogc, as doing very great credit to his ability, integrity, and official capacity, and as showing a laudable desire tn consult the best interests of the people. "We believe that if elected, he would make a very useful and efficient representative. Barbecue at Widemax's Store.? We have received an invitation to be present at a Barbecue to be given at Wideman's store, 011 to-day, by the f;icar Spring, Long Caue and Bellevicw Granges, Ample preparation has been i made to provide a suitable entertainment j?bodily and mental?for a large audience. Prof. Hootl of Erskine College, and others have been invited to deliver addresses, and some seventy-five carcasses slaughtered, afford a guarantee, that there will be enough to tempt and satisfy the appetite. The skill of the good people of the neighborhood, in getting up these entertaiuments is wollknown, and we anticipate an interesting time. It will afford us much pleasure to attend. ? C?> * Tiie Protracted Baptist Meeting was continued in the Methodist church here until Friday night, when the meeting closed. Two religious services were held daily, which attracted large congregations. Much religious interest was manifested, and there were several ac-i cessions to tlie Church. Mr. A. W. Lamar, assisted by Key. R. N. Pratt, both able and zealous ministers, conducted the services, and we are pleased to learn that their efforts have been rewarded with gratifying success. Taxation \yrriioun JIkpresext^.tiox.?An adjourned school meeting of Diamond Hill Township wa3 lipid at Autreviile on Tuesday, 1st August, when a tax of one and a half mills, was levied hy the one hundred and sovontyeight colored voters, who were present aid formed the meeting. This amount ed to about seven and a half cents upon each colored voter. This is tantamount to making the whites educate the blacks, and is a good instance of taxation without representation. . . ?^>? CST" One of the most pleasant social entertainments .of the seasqn came oft at the residence of our townsman, Gen. McGowan, on Wednesday evening last. There was a large attendanpe qf the young people, and all enjoyed themselves hugely; 'flic dancing was pontinucd to a late hoyr, and give zest to ' the other amusements. The General himself partipipated iu the dance, and thus set an example to the youngest and gayest of his guests. May hp eypr rppew his youth and npver grow old. Canning and Preserving.?The lpdies $rc now busy CAiinjag fruit, and putting up jellies, ji#,ms and preserves. Mr. H. W. Lawsou still makes tin cans, at his well-known establishment, though ho keeps a variety of glass jars for those who prefer them. Ho says that one year's'experience with the glass jars ie enongh to satisfy those who try them that tin is better, and heuce they try it afterwards. What say the public? We are pleased to greet again our old friend, Col. If. Tilmau, oi Memphis, who makes his aunual visit I to fyieijds and relatives here. Col. T. seems to be in good health, and brings ! favorable aecounts from the queeu city ! of Tennessee. ^Ye wish liiui a pleasant yiiit, BSJ" The Iiev. "\V. T. Capers experts jto be absent soon for a mouth or six (weeks, for the benefit of his health, ! which requires tins annual respite from 1 ministerial labor at this season. There jare few as able or as zealous ministers of 'his church. ' ' I 8?- The Junior is indebted to Mr. ' W. H. Ghilkerson, of Cokesbuiy, foi > a polite invitation to put up at his i fixtlier's lent at me 1U t* JOlTlilCA V/4*Ul| t Meeting. He returns his thanks. B?, The cry of "reform" has becomc r very popular among the candidates. In > the minds of many, it simply means t change. Put in a new man, even if yon r know him to be a worse one. "Swaf 3 the witch for the devil." e ?? r f BSU Alfred Ellison, the Town Mar - shal, has been putting boys in caJaboosc for sitting on the Alston brick fence or tile pUDUO gquuie. 1 ? ' e Mr. T. A. Sullivan took twc e hundred tax, returns at ShroederV on last? Saturday. ' ? V Ui r? e Watermelons by/the-wj^on loac / aro ^ coming to town, and arQ^selliug al bad the pleasure of a visit I cm ^Kmicjay lkst jfrofrt bur friend) ifr. B. C. DuPre, the active aiid energetic Publisher of the Associate 'Xtefdr'med Presbyterian. Mr. DuPre reminds us of tho fast steam press in hi& own office, and perforHis his appointed woHc as methodically and as efficiently. He is a skillful printer, and keeps everything in trim running, order. Ho is thoroughly mastor of all the details of the printing business, and has the energy to command success. He is best appreciated where best known. Our good wishes attend him. Educate.?A Alio opportunity of furnishing idlo boys and girls a Useful uTid profitable occupation, is furnished by tho school of Mr. W. Pv McKollar, of onl* town. Ho is a very competent and succcssful teachcr, and spares no pains to give satisfaction. Patronize him. BST* Our friend Captain J. C., "SVillard, long a successful merchant and planter of our county, and latterly a member of r.uMio Ttnnrrl nf Trustees, has l?fcen spending a few* weeks with friends here. Few men have better claims to the love and respect of his fellow men, and we are sure that he has not an enemy in the world. Time has dealt very gently with our friend, and We trust that he has yet many years of happiness in store for him. . EST* We had the pleasure of a visit during the past week, from Mr. O. H. Langs ton, lately one of the proprietors of the Anderson Conservator. Mr. L. in selling out his interest in the Conner* vzifor, does not propose to abandon the field of journalism, but inteuds soon to enter upon the work again with fresh zeal and energy, .tie is a pieasaui gentleman, and skillful and practical printer, and we wish him success. School Examination.?The Examination at the Mt. Sinai School at Millway, came ofl" on Saturday last, and drew together a large attendance. The exercises were of a very satisfactory character, and furnished evidence of the progress of the pupils and the competency of the teacher, Mr. J. H. White, who has made a very favorable impression on the patrons of the school. Speeches were made by Mr. J. It. Tolbert and others, iu which politics wore cschcwed, after which a good, barbecued dinner was furnished to all, A Sapient Darkey.?On the day of the mass meeting, we were accosted on the street by a country darkey who had just come to town, with the enquiry: "What's the progress, Boss?" "What progress?" "The progress of the question?" !'What question?" "Thequestion below?" "Wehaven't been below" ?and so our interview terminated. Can any of our friends inform us how that darkey will vote? 8?. The school law provides that the School Commissioner shall appoint two persons who are competent to teach a first-grade school, to act with him as a Board of-Examiners, of which Board lie shall be chairman and clerk. Query: r 1 ?a! rtnmrv/ifenfc tin V/itll Ull^' uiie, niiu is uvi> w>uj>v .. teach a first grade school and examine a first-grade teacher, legally qualify as School Commissioner? The Streets' and Side-Waiks.? Mr. yV. Vf. Sprouge was awarded the contract for keeping the stroets and side-walks of our town in repair, being knocked down at public outcry on Friday last. The contract extends for two years at $G30 per year?which is cheap eijoggh. Mr. Sprouse is a good rnau, and we trust that he will uot lose money by the job. . , ' n ' Sign* Boards.?The County Commissioners have a large number of Sign Boards in their office, whioh are intended to be put up at the various crossings and forks of the public roads. It is tin duty of the overseers to call for tliem and have them put up at ouce. There should be no delay. Mr. Hood Yarbrough, an Abbeville man, who has been engaged in th( cptton brokerage and commission business in Augusta, Ga., for some yean past, is now on a visit here, where h< numbers many warm friends. ? The Note of Preparation.?Judging from the demand for whiskey barrels on the part of our country friends and the number that has been sent oui A/viwilnrln fV*of fllAfU Will 1l/ j UI IWWil, MC Uliuviuue turn utvlu niu wi no lack of peach brandy next year. : The Ckops in the Diamond Hil Township are needing rain. The cottor is not as well boiled as usual, and wili not likely make more than two-thirds of a crop?the corn is looking well. + Senator Hollinshead, who is f candidate for re-election, is circulating among the voters of the County, som< thousand copies of a short pamphlet setting forth his life and public scrviccs. Judging from the quantity o; of mutton brought Jo market, our people are great consumers of the article. Foi ' - r< ? s it, n/\Miinrr Kftffni il OUfllllll'l UICl, lliciv ?3 UVIU1Ubvtvi !, than good fat mutton. B@? The sign of Messrs. McDonnald <fcHaddon, painted by their "special _ artist," has accomplished its work, ami been withdrawn for a season. i _ ' We are pleased to | meet oui young friend J. Quitman Marshall, Esq. a talented member of the Columbit Bar, who is now on a visit to friends anc I ' relitives here. i # ? | jgy Dr. Yates is preparing an adver tisement wnicu win auract customers u h is Htore. He 1ms a selcct stock and sell: cheap. ! The "rooster" on the "look out' 1 at the carriage shop continues to turr his back to the wind. ^ ? - T>r. .T. W. Thomas is the subleci i of congratulation among his friends ai present " V / -?jy ?I .. J?- Dr. .0. P. Hawthorn drives a fasl t pair Mon [Reported for the Press and Banner.] I Tie RepMicai Mass wM I ; c THE CAMPAIGN REGULARLY { OPENED. J . I HON. S, 1. HOGE, GEN: H. W. PURVIS J AND OTHERS, 'UrJtKfSfEECHESr- j According to previous announcement, a large assembly of the voters of the ] County congregated : in.' the. public { Square oh Friday last. At about ,the j hour of Noon, a procession was formed. headed by the Brass JJaud, and marched J to the grove near tbn Depot, where a ! speakers'stand and platform had been ! erected. , Mr. Samuel Johnson, by virtue of his position as Precinct Chairman, called . the meeting to order* jMr. T. A. .Sulli* van then submitted nnd read a Pro- ( gram me for the proceedings of the day, Mh Tnlmcrtii na PlmlriYlfin. IJUlilllJtlLl &ILI. UWIUUWU.tM/ w * ? mryr-m- j and reail a list of those who would bo ; expected to address the meeting. Mr. , T. A. Sullivan was requested to act as 1 Secretary. This arrangement .was adopted by a \'ote of the meeting. The Chairman thereupon introduced the HON*. 3. i?. ilocite. :r Comptroller-General of the State. He took, he said, especial pleasure in addressing the people of Abbeville County, for lie knew that he was speaking to fiieuds. Among the first speeches that he made in the State, were those made to the people here. Ho was not conscious of having dene anything Jn public or private life, to forfeit their good will and friendship. Although he ri#.fon* i in tim i-Lst campaign by Gen. Elliott, ho was entirely* satisfied . {with the result. 1 i He did not propose to go back to .the issues of i8BS, nor detail the trying scenes through which the Republican party had to pass.,, We have not forgotten those days of trials, struggles, and even of bloodshed, But we.belJeVe thfct no such sacrifices will now be required to secure success in the present campaign. The Republican party is responsible for the administration of the Government during the past seven J ears. Many errors have doubtless een committed, and abuses practiced. Yout.ow have an opportunity to correct these evils. You are again called upon to elect a Governor, a Lieutenant-Governor, members of the Legislature, and MfHnprq. He was not here ns the VV/UII WJ W.wwV.... advocate of any particular man, but IN TIIE INI'EKJiST OF GOOD GOYERX, JIEXT. , Reform is certainly needed in every department of the Government?legislative,. executive and judicial. Let the hardy sons'of toil look well to the character and standing of the men tliey seud torepresenLihem in Conventions. Bn sure to select your best pien iii the primary meetings: Every precinct knows its best men. Let those who have heretofore represented you stand upon their merit and record. If they have been weighed in the balances and| found wanting, tell them to stand aside. Don't be deceived by any one who cries refbrm, but practices the opposite. Actions speak louder than words. We want a practical, not apromised, reform. DEMOCRATIC CHAIIGKS. You need not believe all the charges made against your officials by the Democrats. They make no exceptions, but piijirfrftall with being thieves and scoun preJs, and proper subjects fgr the peultentiary. These Democrats well know (hat there are had men in all pJartie3. Of course, the Republican party is no exception. Tirfc J, AST AXD THE PRESEUTT ADMINISTRATION. The present administration is certainly an improvement 011 the last. The public debt hns not increased one dollar. The last administration increased it $10,000,000. He and Treasurer Cardozo have labored faithfully to redeem their pledges. Ho had saved the State $1,-1 800,000 by refusing to levy a tax to pay the Jilue* Itidge Scrip. He fought the case through all the courts, and came off victorious. A large number of the County Treasurers had made no satisfactory statements since the war. Many were largely in arrears.- (But he was glad to say that Abbeville was not of that number.) Ail of these, defaulting Treasurers have been required to settle. THE FUNDING IIII.L. 1 The last Legislature.passed an Act to fund the debt of the State at 50cents on 1 '?? ?" ?iwinnrtinn nf.'thp CI1C (H)jiur. l\ Iiiijji; ^bonded debt was declared illegal and therefore null uud void. By this the State is saved between live ami six millions of dollars. And the scaling of the legal bonds saved about $5,000,000 . piore. Hence this administration has saved to the State $10,000,000. Surely this is something. THK TAX-PATERS. 1 And yet the J democrats are aot happy. i They don't want reform in the Republi[ can party. They dont want to sec the , Republicans become respectable. You have heard of thdir great memorial to . Congress?an effort to arouse the public sentiment of the iNorth and West . against-us. They went to Washington > iii white'gloves, with gold-headed canes, ' arid told the-President that the Legisla' ture were a sot of rascals, the Executive j no better and the Judiciary worse. That ---? - "- ! ; wc Dad noiiiing uiu u eminent down hero. (Now nigger means a low dirty fellow,) But they didn't mention the good we have done. Muoh . of this talk about what Grant says we must do, is political claptrap. Some of those fellows who say they have had a 1 talk with the President, have never t seen his ante-room, much less had an ? interview. REFORM. We want reform, improvement, for our own sakes. There is always room ' for improvement in everything. Prni gress is the order of the day. Let us I reform ourselves. "We want our taxes lower, our public funds more economically expended. "\Vc have made improvement in all these particulars, and you have only to be true to yourselves, r hiivv. in the neonlc. Perpetuate r the party by doing right. You have ? improved your own condition since I ' first addressed you. Tlien you had . nothing to pay taxes on ; now you are tqx-payers, aud interested in good government. Pledge your representatives to lower the tnxes and to greater econof uiy in the disbursement of publicfunds. ? Had the CIVIL RIGHTS BILL . of the lamented Sumner passed the last Congress, the great temple of liberty would have been completed. You would then have had free access to all public institutions and conveyances [ throughout the United States. To show . you the want of it, I had occasion to 1 visit New York in company with Mr. Cardozo, who, every one knows, is an intelligent, educated gentleman. I . could get my meals without difficulty, but he was told "we don't allow negroes i to eat in here." i Let the man who comes before you as I a candidate for any position, come as an honest American citizen, and, not the representative of any class or color. Don't select or oppose any man because he is white or black, native or foreign ) born, but for his fitness or unfitness for the position, ltemember that the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were passed by white men, for your protection in j the enjoyment of liberty and political rights. Conduct the affairs of the State and counties in such a way as to command the respect of all good citizens, even of the Democrats. t As Gen. Elliott has declined to be a t candidate for re-election to Congress, believing that he can better serve his State in the Legislature, I have been induced to become 'I A CANDIDATE FOR CONQIi&i j from the 3d District. I have had tjfje 'honor to represent you before, for which am thankful and ani ;truTy grftteftil for our subsequent support. If iby record 3 satisfactory, I to It yoU to make me our representative again, that I may ast a vote fdr Civil Bights? [Although differing wilh JudgeHoge n politics we are free to dtitqit that-ne b one of the best officers of thfe Governnent. So far as we know, no charge of orriiptibii H&s ever been made against lim by either party. In the discharge >f the duties of the various offices le has held since the war he has given uitiro <mtiufns>t1nn fn hnt.h Tlftrtips. He is >?e Radical Republican whom we Tieieve to be honest and efficient.] The Chairman next introduced the HON. w. H. PUKVI8. He.referred in glowing terms to the neetings that had been held unde^lhese jarae trees in times gone by. A great ieceaaion meeting was once held here, ffe came here as the representative\of in element that is predominant in this State. There are two parties. The element of one is colored, and of theotlfer, white. The United States Government fo against us. He lies who says otherwise. Of the nine reconstructed ?fatfes anly one was Democratic. Now-only one can be relied on as Republican. me united states uovernmvuv iaiiu^u Arkansas over to the Democrats. Senator Robertson says that .the United States Government would prefer to have the Democrats in power here, lhaur ior the present State of things to continue. I feel keenly the state of thing? In South Carolina, bccause I am one of tho face that is held responsible for it. There Is much talk aboutcorruption, without specific charges. If I knew that any of your members had stolen I would tell thorn so. The sun of party is fust setting. No more slavery; no more colored men?no more criticisms upon Democrats and Republicans. All must live under the same laws, and all must comLf 1 -* /vrttfofHiimrit Tlfp unit; iu tJtruiuc ^uimk guvviiiu^vuii campaign means the union of ail good men. I will vote for no incompetent man, whoever he may be. Then let Republicans joiu the Grangers, join the Tax Unions. (In reply to a question, why do this?) lJecause itlseasier to break them up in'thw way. The Ku Klux were destroyed by some Republicans joii iig the Klan. judge Hoge chums to have been such a good and faithful servant in the Comptroller's Office, nnd hns saved the State so much, it would not be good policy tc take him out now, and send him to Congress. We can't spare so good -a mat from the Stato Department. Each branch of the Executive Department is separate, "and separately responsible.foi its acta. Hisolficeis simple one, being it*aofpir?Hrp in if/ UUICIIJ III I tiisivri iuj iiuu . von i. vi . v __ character. The colored element is not fairly rep; resented in the Congress of the unitec States. The population of the Unitec States is about $40,000,000. - Aboui 6,000,000 of tills number arc colored. These last have only sever representatives. All other national! ties are represented. I have made n< icfiue of race. In this State there are a< least twenty thousand more coloret than white people. All of these colorec people are Republicans. A very smal part of the whites arc Republicans The colored people should take the mat tcr in their own hands. Can a. whit< Republican gain auv converts or prose lyte from the Democrats. We are lielt responsible for all the evils that exist. ] am a candidate for Congress from thii District. Let me stand or fall upon mj merits. I believe that the office shoul< seek the man, and not the man tin office. If Judge Hoge and the otliei candidates will withdraw their names, ] will do the same, and let the pcopli make a free, unbiased choice. Much of the talk abou?..?mT.,Righk is bosJlx, ptUitiepl. clap trap, electioneering schcnjcs. I don't want social etfiiality If aT$Tari<fcm?t v&nfc .to ride toflfb me let hiin ride somewhere else. Then arc classes among thieves. I don' want to associate with any and everj body. This .matter Ayill regulate itself The true measure of a man is his men tal and moral character. The poo child of Ilagar js causlnga?reat?dcal o troubte. l>o'let it alone. I again as! you for j our votes upon my record am merits alone. ItKV.'B. W. KF.YXOM#*, of Wipconniu, was next introduced bj the Chairman. He wasgiad that Judg Hoge had porforined his duty as Cornp trollerso faithfully, and agreed wit) Gen. Purvis in thatmatter. Hethough that Gen. 1'urvis' speech was strong?; In favor of color, although Jhe Genera ' * ? ?1? ?? ? h\ l\/incf nl nnu no cuior m mo ... The Civil Rights Bill would pass Con gre?s. It failed from bud management and not by reason of opposition. H spent the winter in Washington am knew whereof he spoke. Gen. Gran Would have nothing to do with reform ing the State. His frleud, Mr. Ed luunds, of Washington, had so wltte! him. There is no doubt on that siihjecl We need expect neither aid nor onpc sitlOn from Gen. Grant. He, too, offei cd himself as a candidate to represen the people of the 3d District or SoutJ Carolina In the Congress of tfie Unite States. He had as many eluims to tli position as any other man. Ho Wti born and raised In South Carolina, an had fought against slavery for fort years, itcrc the speaker begau to rea an essay upon some subject whici we failed to hear so us to miners cant He said it was a prepared speech. HON. JOHN 11. TOLBEHT next addressed the meeting, truthful! and eloquently. Our reporter failed t take notes of what he said, and for fee of doing him Injustice we will not ai tempt to repeat what ho dkl say. On thing however, he said : "My friends, have no apology to make for being . white man." This invited ftttentloi which was kept up throughout. Tli speech was well-timed, and well-deli^ ered, and was received with applause. HON. ir. H. KJ.LISON was then introduced, when helmrange the crowd. After a short speech tli crowd'dispersed. Our reporter failed t take any notes of Ellison's speech. The Kcoiccc Courier calls lout I It? 4'r\ n ?r?nIn Rphool at Walhalla. *j '? " Arrived MondayHair Braid*, Switches, Jet Belt Buckles, (assorted styles. Leather Belts, IJoop Skirts, Pearl Dress Button3, Iiibbonsjijftufflings, etc., At tho EMPORIUM OF FASHION August 4, 1874. Sheriff's Sale. ' Samuel Jordan, ] vs. V Execution Robt. ICeown. ) BY virtue of. an Execution to m directed, I will sell within tfa legal hours, at Abbeville Court House on Saleday in September next, ai tho right, title and interest Rober ICeown has in tho following tract o land, containing 66 Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Rober Dickson, Enoch Kelson, Samuel Jor dan4, and others, levied on as tho pro perty of Robt. ICeown, at tho suit o Samuel joraan. Terms Cash. L. P. GUFFItf, Sheriff Abbeville County. Sheriff's Office, ) I Aug. 4, 1874. | Sheriff's Sale: '. Samuel Jtfrdah i ' ' v8i' "\ t k', : KanCy Kennedy,' f ExecouoTST "' Executrix. J # < ? BY yfrtoe of two ExeofatiQiMjto m* directed, I will eeH^at Ao&evilll 1 Uojart iiauae^ on... ftaleday. in. .aej*ternbor next, within the legal ho~di'B, TwcfTracts oftlfflbd, Tract ^o/'t | ' f -HniD?wtii-titl ; 1? Awei. ttoreWlefit,- I and bounded by lar,ds of Clalworth r ?i tr_ 1 r :..i, uanu, OHillUCl AJiUiVj I/UUU IT llDVUj and othore. .Tract containing Hi) ktidlfii&Qfo : ix thooQf iedt0 fisiw jiA. bouuded by lands of VV. G Ncal, William MCaslan, and otlicrn. Levied au as the property, of .Nancy KenJ - n,... _< . ?_^ ,.*a oeay, f/xeuuinx w uiu ucww v? Isaac Kennedy, at the suit of Samuel Jordap. Terms Cash. , ..A L.1V?UFF% I > -, SB*. A?f Q* ! Sheriff's Office, ? Aug. (i, 1874, JJ;tf | . jf. : f-' t ' y. N ; i t } ' ' Iteccivcr, - ~A\ > of of ? jKICUAJlfc #ATSOX. <>< ! V <*r V , -fi;? < BY virtae of aY? orders Jrorn ^Wilrafter* JRoceiverof RichntU W^tsOn;dece^Tl^jv^r^elJ at AUbovitfe CJuri -fldutfe^n" ^ ; 'Salir Bay - ii-Sei^^ . within the IcgkT liourt/tfic f?HowSng > tracts-of land;-viz: ! Whit.fi Hall Tract, J V "~"T r r ~r<" tit ? containing \ ! 312 Acres, more or less, , L bounded by lands of JM. C. Tngeorl * Jj,-.Reynolds, Boaverdam Traci,i Lau i rens Lands, and oUiers. : ? " *i < - - * i'v y r ' ' ' f Bearer Dam Tract, 5 . . i- if I r containing ; 342 Acres, more or-less, l - . i. t ; bounded by lands of L. ftoynnjd? ' XjaureiiH LuimIk, J. L. Murrah, \Vhiti Hall Tract. and others. r ' f ;>x C ' s \ Eransome Tract, r, ' - > b containing ! 200 Acres, more or less. ' a' .. ,! Mtmdcd by lands of TV J. Liptromb r. Willis Smith, Laorens Lands;. J.jL " Morrah, and others. Sold as tho pro ? perty of liiehard Watson, deed, y d if iU-.ti'M .1 . ? ' it Terms of Sale. y. One-half cash*-and balance on i > croclit of six months. Purchaser t< h execute bond and mortgage to sc^ar d the crcdit portion of the purchase jM urn d 8. Ail Cfi I Sheriff's Office, " Aug. 3, 1874, 17-tf \ drugs i mm | AT I DR. ANDREW YATES. !No? 190, A.bbeville? d' t 0 I KEEP on hand constancy i well selected Stock of D-RlJGS " CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY, PAT ENT MEDICINES, SOAPS, T01 = LET ARTICLES, &c., &c. Having increased my Stock o Drugs and Chemicals, I am no\ s prepared to supply Physicians, at ai exceedingly liberal discount, and re quest them to cull on qb before ordei ing elsowhcro. ^ Physicians' Prescriptions compound ecf with care and accnracy. * 1 _-i: i 4, r JU your nair is uiin uuu iu-.;nuvu ?.> * drop, you can prevent it by using nr HAIR TONIC. Thousands havi tried it, and all have beon. please* with it. Contains no Dye, and wil answer the purpose of a-perfect hai; dressing. Prico 50 conts per battle A well selected Stock of YAE NISHES just received, which can b< had at greatly reduced prices. 0 Dr. ANDREW YATES. w? ion 0 UUi 10V. (| August 5, 187-4, 17-tf \ Nelson & Cannon. July 15,1874 14-if Another lot of. blaci ; ALPACOAS, at 500, 60c, 75c and $1.00, to arrive this week.* ! NELSON & CANNON. - July 15 14-tf f 1 4 i iTTfin t nm nn mrt i nn A KM LUX Uf UltrAilo, Just arrived, comprising all gradei from finest to cheapest, at W. Joel Smith's, July 15 14-tf *1. stmjm a* mai County ef Abbeville, - Jw-tliz ^Gourt of JProbate. i E. F. Power, and Elizabeth, his wife, 10 hi.C\ 8t>^r, ExecJior pljohti&^er, deceased, and others. * ' j Petition jor*Settlcrhcnt qf Estate, <?c. ' * . Z. ! Court House, iou^aroina, within twenty dayt9j^uS?C3Quce hereof. exclusive or the aayor soco service,' utod if ywttM tauoib^^thj^edtipisilt. within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff ? in this aOloawttl Coarf lot the relief demanded. \h T- I'Kinux * ;ctfirda*2fcv2l - ?%rjl rrf?rtv-wr To the Defendant# John A. fipcer, J>ag-~ ' icl Speer. Gwrge Speefc \ViUIeBpe& ' jjarah Sneer and John C, ft Tdke' notf&ethat the aulnraons ln; this action of which the ff oregolng ls'SttAyV was Hied Jn the office,of the Clerk of ; the Court ^of ^Probate at Abbeville, fbr^ Published of the Judge of .^>1 l PBRRK5 & OOTHltAX, ) r.v, 1 icjuly?to,15:ot.. _ QM&ifjF fete?! flWteift* The Slate-of South Carolina, lJi Judge. fjjMiuftg ftU3n? SJBJ ?VUOI1CO A->> MHIHU > *WW- made suitirvibe, ? Letters of Administration of tbe Esrtifc and effects of TH03I AS of Abbeville .Couuty, deceased, /;,?? ;. *? THESE. ABE THEREFORE to ctts and admomsb. aU/and atofctilar Utb I kindred-and creditors of.sala TbofSnas Guffin, deceased,; that they h6i and ; VSSSk i? afA'fcu%u0rtr ' House, South Carolina, on the 11th Au- y gust next, after pubhjeatlon henjof^at 11 | if any they tia^e/wby the said || Lo"rd, one^^usand eight hundred and aevfiiity-fguLJind Jn the ninety- % smiffirIndepen >" Published on ffce*29tlf<!5y of July and $L i the 5th day .of August, 1874. in the Ab- J be Wile crfat' TfrrnWeK -r- ? AOecyoL. J Tld'niBUXDERSlCSEb fl.?C& I arrived from jjnltiiiiorfo tfwit u "j ^ruduutu of the IJuHiiOfj* Colljio of -J it. il/mifiW?'a>nUiltijiklk 111 : TO&&3 1 JOIO L. IIARPEB, I LOWI.JceiVillc, S. p. || JaKv29 *36-tf * ^ .'-<r* ? ? r^e >*y MMSlliTilS AXI) IRON TONIC.. I - Th.08? afe ^gootl M Wk PAEKER & PEEBtt, |i July 28 16-tf tiE 1?f\ TJAllTEKSUirm tlLLS; box ; JnL 25 ccnts. ifftrt'cfr's Fovor ancl ftgtotfKtfp, 75c. Uart?r;? Fever, Ague, ?na"jfc?ni}^l? . ii Specific. 3 Hartcr'8 Linamenl. B Ilartcr's Lung Balsam. aaroBBttaS. 4 HarocrV Soothing Syrup,, free of .v voHfi 3 ,;f?? I PAREEH4 PEE.WN'1 July 29 IG-lf '" M'-i ' i'i 'f . 11i f! . . 1 " 1 k * ' " ' ' ' fi - * /,' :* 1 OR ? - ' ? -it. \ T$0E'i . PARKER & PERR&'S. July 29 16-tf I-'.-*V- ^ ' .1 a . - -v . Office of the County " mRIAL JUSTICES, NOT&Blls v wilt ptcas'o Torwdrd 'tfiein^to" *nn* n office as soon as praclieablo for inspcction and compilation. T. B. MILFORD, _ [. Auditor Attb^05SftjP** . July 29 lfi-lf, ^ 0 _ . i '- . . .1 e Tie- State of; jSonti Mm, 1 ABBEVILLE COUNTY, P , ' .'.\t "J e i? %? i. In Probate Court, " v>/ W u Ex Parte P.' II. Bradley, Execatmyifnd Wary J. Deudy, Executrix. Petition for Final Settlement; and Ditcharge. .' . T1Y Order of the Court of Probate for " Jlp Abbeville County, notice is hereby given that a Final Settlement of the Estate of John McCleilari, deo^Md, will be made in the Court of Probawfnr Abbeville, County, at Abbeville Cbtirt [ House, S. C., on the 14th day of August , next, at 10 o'clock A. M;, on which d6y > the Executor and Executrix will apply for a final discharge. < * J. C. WOSMANSKY, Clerk Court of Probate, A. C. - Office Probate Jud^ July 14, 187* If it" J FRESH LEMONS jl W. JOEL SMITH'S.