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NEWS ITEMS. J' It is said that Trowbridge in thoi Ethiopian minstrels resembled C'alyer Ward. The fashionable ladies of New York visit slaughter-houses, and quart' bumpers of hot blood to cure lung diseases. Farmers should begin now to make their own fertilizers for another year. Be beforehand witli your business?"He ! who looks not before, finds himself be- 1 hind," saith the proverb.?Spartanburg i Herald. , THE jScw York Sun attributes the i Democratic defeat in Ohio to the fact of ( making the currency question, and not administration reform, the prominent issue. ] According to the estimate of the 1 C/ironiole and Sentinel, the cost of liv- 1 ing iu the South has declined per ' rent, in the past seven years, while the , price of labor has actually advanced. {STEAJkr JfOWEH PRINTING.?ram, , phletsofall kinds are cheaplyandexpe- , diliously printed by Walker, Evans & ' Cogswell, Charleston, 8. C. Their < presses are in full blast on this class of < work, but still their faculties are so great ( that there is always room for more work. Proceedings of meetings, Conventions 1 College Commencements, Briefs, &c,&c., are executed in the pest style and with j greatest dispatch. * tf , Revival of the Blue Kidge Kail- ( road Enterprise.?At a meeting in . Walhalla on Saleday last, it was re- ! ?olved to hold a mass meeting on the 2d X'.?unniliui' nuvt ?i-k i-oviuu tliiu crrpftt, pn U ? till i'V tl V.I V W ? V ? V Vlfiu p. vw. ^ ? terprise. Ex-Governor Pery, Governor XHminberlaiu, Hon. C. G. Memminger, Hon. G. A. Trenhohn and a number of other distinguished speakers, have been J invited. Knoxville has agreed to subscribe $250,000 to tiie work, and the indications from all quarters are very en- ( couraging. We trust that there is the will and the ability to achieve success. ' In New York city the people are get- ? ting greatly alarmed about the extrava- ; gance of the city government and the , rapidly accumulating municipal debt. 1 Between ISTO1 and now their debt has | increased from seventy-three to one , hundred and thirty millions, whilst the annual expense of carrying on the city government, then nineteen millions, iias been increased to thirty-six mil- , lions. The real estate of the city which ! was then valued at seven hundred and seventy millions, is now valued at eight ! hundred and eightj'-four millions, an < Increase of one hundred and fourteen i millions, which is almost baionceu Dy a , decrease in the valuation of personal f property of ninety millions. New York 1 may well be alarmed when the value of property js practically stationary, yet the cost of carrying on tneeity govern- . Went is a)m<?U doubled, and the debt j . increased over two-thirds. ?? | A Future yob the South. ? Ex- | Governor Seymour wrote as follows in .a letter declining an invitation to attend the Georgia Fair: ' In five years from 1 this time the census will show our num- I bers to be more than 50,000,000. The i day then is dawning when the lands of ( the South will be greatly lifted up in -value. I have given much time and ' ^thought to tlie agricultural condition ot 5 the United SU;ie.s. I have traveled ex- i tensively, and I have examined with 5 curt'into me mmistrjaj interests oi uu , sections, and I am confident that hereafter the South will get a large and ! growing ^hure of those who are seeking ' new homes, either from Europe or from | ; the oliler States of the Union. This ( flood tide will bear with it wealth and , varied industries. I pray for the day when the South will be prosperous in all f Its pursuits, for until it is so there can be < no assured pervading welfare in other i sections of our Union." i Organizing the Conservative Party.?We fully endorse the following from the News and Courier, as to the . time of organizing:? "Nothing is to be gained by immedi* ate organization. Experience shows < that, with proper eriort, tue uonserva- i lives ran be so organized, in two or three t months, as to bring out their full strength. Any active organizing at this . time will be regarded by the Indepen- ' dent Republicans in the'Legislature as a > menace, and will add to the embarrass- j jnents of the Conservative members this , winter. In the upring of 1876 the Ex- . '? ecutive Committee of the State Conservative Convention of 1874, who hold office ' until their successors are chosen, cau order the necessary County meetings to be held for the formation of clubs, and | the subsequent election of delegates to . a State Convention." As to the policy to he pursued, the 5 discussion would seem .to be premature. ] and whilst there in a very great diversity < of opinion among the Conservative , press, there seems no present likelihood, or present necessity, of settling these ' differences. The changes of the future J will likely diselose the policy to be pur- I sued, and ra the meantime we can afford j to be guided by the course of events. The State Fair and the Centennial. Our people ought to determine to be i veil represented at the Columbia Fair, ; and to send their product#, and take , their live stock and families with them. | "We are advised that four other counties ' will be fully represented there, and if 4 1/Iz-wAott *t ststtt toitr? CtlS'AAQQfll 11 V U1C uwtoii v ^MJWIIU PUVVVWIM.Y I with the beat of them, we will be disappointed. The Secretary's office will be , opened on Friday, Sth November, aud ; we urge them to forward their articles 1 before that time. If the articles are 1 Hcnt, Col. Aiken will give Abbeville I a conspicuous place, and make her show | off whether she will or not. To secure a representation for 'our State at the Philadelphia Centennial, a resolution was* passed at our Society meeting, that we invite delegates from all the Counties to meet us at Columbia ho that we can wait upon the Governor and "demand a place in the picture." "We feel sure unless we make a move to .secure our righto, we will not be repre sented. We trust that other counties will eo.operate with us in sending full delegations to Columbia. Above all, let our people not neglect to send their articles for exhibition. We have only two weeks before us, and let us better our ?CI *vo? - ? <3> WEDDING IN COKESBURY. fjditor Pre** and Banner: On Tuesday evening, the 19th instant, Mr. John S. Fair, a young and promising lawyer of Newberry, anu Miss Hannie Herndon, daughter of C'ol B Zl Herndon, of Cokesbury, were married, | At 8 o'clock Mr John 8 Fair Jed liis bride to the Hymenial Altar, and the1 marital ceremony was performed by the} Bev. Mr. Barber, of Cokesbury. The, groomsmen jund bridesmaids were a.H| follows : Mr J I Fair and Miss Sailie: IJerndon; Dr D 8 Pope and Miss Sallie Barber; Mr B J Herndon and Miss! Kate Rutherford ; Mr J M Johnstone! and MiusLou Gary; Mr Y J Harrington j ajid Minn Janie Connor; Mr lliehard! C Watts and Miss Julia Smith; Mr Eu-j eene B Gary and Miss Emma Moore;!' Mr J M Moseley att(K Miss 8aHie B, Hoke; Dr G L' Connor and Blanche j Herndon r Master Holmes ('alder and; Alias Mary Evans. The wedding sup-1 per whs a very fine one indeed, and re-: nected great credit on the skill of Mrs; Herudon. The visitors from the sever-! ai counties were such as would do honor! tQ any community. On Wednesday, j jtlie 20 th instant, the bridul party went: to Newberry, accompanied by several; ?okesbury friends. On the evening of ,fche 20th' instant, Mr, and Mrs. Y. J. Pope gave a reception party which was .ojje.of the grandest and most brilliant1 fiver given In Newberry. RED GAUNTLET. I \ . '**' ' inn I I M j 11; -II ||||> -ifTi- I '/Tn Fhs Press and Banner. W. A. LEE, Editok. Wednesday, October 27, 1875. The Parisian Detective.?We will soon commence the publication of the ibove named serial story. It is written in a superior style, and the plot is one of jreat interest and strength. As a detective story it has no superior, and the Jetails are so neatly handled, that, until Lhe last chapter the reader is kept completely in the dark regarding the perpetrator of a terrible crime which baffles the best professional detectives of Paris. The characters are admirably drawn, md the reader is absolutely fascinated with that of "Daddy Tabaret," as, with the keen scent of a blood-hound, he follows, link by link, the terrible chain of urime until the bitter end?bitter because he finds a man he loved aud trusted standing, with bloody hands, at its end ! The murderer's self-written epitaph, "Killed for love of a Woman," is remarkably appropriate, and reveals itill another feature of the excellent romance. It cannot fail on having a wide jirculation. Proofs of the entire story sent free on application. Our Abbeville Fair. k Brilliant antl Successiui JGxniDiuon. Our Annual Count)' Fair camc off jn Wednesday, Thursday and Friday iKq rvoaf vconlr nml fis tmtml fur IIIV , _ uislied a brilliant display and attractsd a large attendance. The Fair was indeed a success, ?nd was alike creditable to Abbeville, and cheering to those who have its best interests at heart. T1IE CROWD. The crowd on tho second day was somewhat smaller than last year, but the average attendance was greater, us ehown by the receipts, which exseed those of last year; amounting ro more than 8970, and which affords x very gratifying evidence of the success of the exhibition. THE DISPLAY. The display of field crops was somewhat smaller than last year, but the deficiency in quantity was made up by the superior excellence of the articles upon exhibition, whilst in the household, patch, croquet and needlework departments, in paintings, manufactures, ?fec., the display, was perhaps finer than at any former exhibitor!. So also owing to the absence 3f a number of our most prominent jxhibitors who were kept away by there wns a smaller display )f horses than usual, but still it was in exhibition of which any county night well be proud and fell but little short of those brilliant displays of jloodod stock which have formed prominent features of our annual reunions. "Wc hope too to oeo another fear a finer exhibition of sheep and swine, and feel sure that the increas3d attention which is being bestowed ipon tho culture of grain will effect a revolution in the stock raising of our county. THE FAIR A SUCCESS. The fact that the Greenville Fair jamo off last week on the same days ivith ours, doubtless lessened the 1 ' 1 " ? ^ f **11 /Ihq ir_ irown nere, uui ju ?jjhu ui un m-ks, our Fair, as we have paid, wan i great success, and has furnished ouch encouragement to those who lave had it in charge. It is an institution which ought to be cherished, md wo rejoice at the continued patronage which is extended to it, and ,he cheering hopes which are enter;ained as to its future. A SOCIAL INSTITUTION. Apart from its connection with the jest industrial interests of the country, its social feature is one which should enlist the sympathy and support of our people. It furnishes the jnly occasion on which all classcs. sexes and conditions from the remote corners of the County can meet together in a social way, and hpend a tew of the bright October days in forming and renewing acquaintances, or competing in generous rivalry iu iho various departments of agricultural and mechanical skill. We have too few ot these occasions, and let .us c-herish and sustain this, and render all honor to those public-spirited citizens who control the affairs of the Socictj', or who come up annually with the best products of their industry to sustain this excollent institution. The Abbevillo Socictv has passed its experimental ordeal, and iho success of each Fair gives evidence that it is full)' established in the hearts of our peoplo. But let us notice more in detail nome of the features of the late exhibition. FIELD CROPS. F.ntfM'inf the Main Building on ""n " v f Thursday morning, we find tho lower story as usual appropriated to field crops of which there are many fine specimens?mammoth potatoes, pumpkins and squashes, beets. carrots, &c.,?the best varieties of wheat, oats, rye and barley?mammoth cotton stalks, and bales of the same fleecy staple - tomatoes, cabbages and carrots. This department is presided over by Mr. Win. Wilson, and we find Alaj. W. K. Bradley and his Committee busy at work in tho examination of articles. Some of the largest contributors to this department are Messrs^James McCasIan, Jl. A. Griffin. F. A.Connor. I). \V. Aiken, J. S. Wilson and Mrs. A. B. C. Iyindsay. An agricultural curiosity was exhibited bv Mr. Ed. Calhoun, in a Urge cucumber of the size of a watermelon. Dr. Buskin exhibited also some fine specimens of yam potatoes and wheat. For premiums taken in this department we refer to the list in another column. SEWING MACHINES. Going up stairs we are saluted with the hum of two machines?a finely finished Wilson exhibited by Mr. Cosby, and an excellent Singer * by Mr. Cumieky. HOUSEHOLD "A." Passing on to the household department, we enter department "A" ? ? - itr T ? i o_:* u .... Ot wnicn iur. vv . juui oimui ia mipur* intendeot, and find Mrs. J. 1). Uhalmers and her Committoe examining some splendid specimens of lard, butter, cookcd ham, county raised ham, bacon, soap, tallow, starch, beef, dressed piy. &c In this departmont Mrs. Jas. McCaslan, Mrs. A. B. C. Lindsay and Mrs. H. W. Lawson nro tho chief exhibitors, and the articles upon exhibition are ol' the best quality household -'b." Department "B" next engages our attention, and here we find two hundred and forty-two articles upon exhibition, comprising every variety of the best spf-innehs of jellies, preserves, jam>, marma'ades, pickle, catsup. canned and dried fruit, furnishing pleasant but hard work for the i"?"ii,n'tt?i> with Mrs. S. M. Smith at its heart who Hud it no eusy task to suloc'u Lite most worthy among so mat)}' choice articles. Mrs. McCaslan, Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. VV. Joel Smith. Mrs. uothran, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Branch, Mrs. C. M. Wilson, Mrs. T. C. Perrin, Mrs. George White Mrs. I Tncl-t'n, Miss N, White, Miss Ellen Le?ly, Miss Ida Allen, Airs', Quarles, Mrs. A, B. Wardlaw, aro the chief contributors to this department. HOUSEHOLD "C." Department <lC" with its tempting J array of nice bread, and cakes and candy, demands more than 11 passing notico, and might induce a hungry man to volunteer his services in aid of the committee who with Mrs. Mrs. F. M. Godbold at its head is busi'y engaged in the work of tasting and testing.' To this department Mrs. \V. J. Smith' Mrs. Goth ran, Mrs. McCaslan( Mrs. Chalmers, Mrs. Jas H. Perrin, and Mrs. Lindsay are the chief contributors. WINES, 4C, The department of wines, apples, &c., lies beyond and is represented by sixty-five choice specimens. Gen. McGowan, the chairman, is absent, but he has worthy representatives in Messrs Blake, Anderson, Beckham, and 1/yon, or the uomnutiee. we refer to the list for those who bore off tho premiums. We may next pass to tho horticultural department, where some fine touch-me-nots exhibited by Mrs. Lythgoe, render ;thc award by Col. Cofrhran and his committee an easy task. PAINTING. Not so however, in ihcdepartment of painting, where tome twenty specimens of oil paintings and crayons, skillfully executed, make the task of selection a difficult one, for Mrs. H. T. Sloan and her committee. Here Miss Eliza Tusten has some beautiful specimens of her art on exhibition ; the most beautiful of which is perhaps the "liainbow G'?<Mess." after a painting by Guido. Here al*o Miss Lizzie Cothran and Captain Wade Cothran have seme splondid' specimens on exhibition, and Mr. J. D. Chalmers has contributed some of his most attractive cromos. v WAX, HAIR, AND SHELL WORK. In the department of wax, hair, and shell work, there are 6ome twelve choice specimens of art to engage the attention and secure the awards of Mrs. Eliza Brooke and her committee. CROCHET AND NEEDLE WORK. The department of patch, crochet and needle work, is unusually large and select, comprising one hundred U TtnrK.n*. anu ciAiy urLiuicn. iuiff, xjinu^oj, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. James Crcswel!, Miss Livingston, Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Buslciri are the chief competitors. Mrs. J. S. Cothran is the chairman of this committee, and has a laborious time in making the selecitons. TAILORING AND LEATHER. Near by are some good samples in the department of tailoring, compri sing pants, vests, ahirtp. drawers, tfcc. Tn? ?ntrios amount to twenty articles. and tho dcci.sion is soon made by Rev. H. T. Sloan's committee. In the same stoiy is tho department of leather, where Messrs. C. E. Bruce and J. Kurtz contribute, the former a variety of superb gaiters and the latter 6ome fino harness and nicely prepared leather. Before leaving this point we must not forget our friend. Major Small, who has a number of useful articles of his own on exhibition, and gives an oversight to the neighboring departments. POULTRY. ? - i . i .ii tf. . lioing down stairs ana out or me front door, we have the opportunity of first inspecting the poultry, of which there are some fine specimens, buro'uze turkeysand Wentpbaliageese, exhibited by Mr. J- F. C. DuPre coop of fowls by Mr. L. J. White, coop of turkeys by Mr. J. W. Trowbridge. Mr. John T. Lyon's committee has charge of this department. Passing beyond wo are gaeeted with the sight of some splendid buggies and carriages and wagons, exhibited by Seal, Sign & Robertson ; plows and plow stocks, by Mr. J. S. Wilson | harrow nnd plow, by Mr. G. W. Buchanan; and harrow, planter, plow and brake, by II W. Boyd. A portable agricultural engine, exhibited by Tozer, of Columbia, furnish ex quite an attraction to those in search of novelties, and receives a minute inspection. Mr. John Knox's committee made tho awards in this department. SWINE, SHEEI' AND CATTLE. In the department of swine there was a meager exhibition; so also in tho department of sheep. Tho department of cattle was better repro rented, and some twenty-tour specimens of blooded stock, Dcvous, Durhams, und Ayrshircs, with grades, competed for the prizes. Mrs. Lindsay's champion cow bore oft' the prize as a milker, giving three gallons at a milking. Major Griffin contributed, as usual, some splendid specimens to this department. Mr. J. II. Wideman presided over this department; tho chairman of the committee was Mr. It W. Haddon. MULES AND JACKS. Of mules and jacks there was only a small exhibition. In tho department ol horses, comprising, stallions, geldings, colts, &t\, there were some twenty-seven entries, and some fine specimens. "Dr. AleCall, Major Griffin, L. W. Cochran, Colonel Aiken, and T. J. Arnold wore the. chief contributors. Gen. P. H. Bradley was superintendent, and J. M. Jordan chairman, of the committee. SADDLE AND HARNESS UORSES. Of saddle and harness horses there were sixty entries, and soino superb specimens of horse flesh. Dr. MeCall, Col. Cothran, Mnj. Griffin, E. E. Smith were the chief exhibitors in this department. The Abbeville Ba. was well represented in the contest, and Col. Cothran's marcs and Mr. Burt's saddle horse bore of the prizes. SPEED AND GOOD HIDING. A purse was made up for a trial of speed, and the prize was awarded to the horse of Mr James Ellis?time, 14 seconds. The first prize for good riding was awarded to Mastor Aiken, ?} < m ,?v*? * * y 9**^ *??>?'.? ? and the second to John Norwood. Among the boys the earnc prizes were awarded to Masters' A. W. Smith, J. C. Marshall, and II. T. Tusten, jr. The pleasures of tlif week were very much aided by the musical entertainment on Wednesday night, and by the charades on Thursday night, of which we give an account elsewhere. The weather was charming, and the occasion passed off very ; pleasantly. WM. n. PARKER, ESQ. The success of the Fair, as usual, was largely owing to the energy of W. H. Parker, Esq., the active and efficient Secretary, and to the zealous co-opcratioD of President Aiken and tho Board of Directors. SATISFACTORY AWARDS. The awards of the committees have given as much satisfaction, wo believe, as is practicable, and all aro disposod, we trust, to make tho next Fair a still greater success. In ths meantime, let ns do v>ur part in competing for tho prizes offered at tho State Fair. Let Abbeville aspire for the first place. ??? ?4B>* -A.ddress TO THE EXHIBITORS AT THE LATE FAIR. The Fair has passed, with all its excitements, its joys and its disappointments. Though every exhibitor may ! 4. 1 1 .... expect a premium, yet ue kuuwd umt every one can not obtain one, and when the arbitrament is left in the hands of competent and disinterested judges all should cheerfully acquiesce in the result and resolve to try again. It is not to make money that we exhibit the articles of our handy-work and the productions of our farms, but to promote the general interests of the farming community. It is, besides, a social annual re-union of the white weople of the County, where old acquaintances are revived, and new ones formed and loving attachments contracted. We trust therefore that every farmer, and the ladies particularly, to whom the success ?f the late Fair is so much indebted wili at once begin preparations to make the next Fair better than anv ever vet held. A committee was appointed by the Society to take charge or any articles exhibited at the Fair or that may be (ontribijted, aud have them put on exhibi, tion at the approaching State Fair in Columbia to compete for the premium offered to the County making the best exhibition of products. Though it may be troublesome to us we consent, for u?e general good and credit of Abbeville, to perform the duty to the best of our ability and to relieve you of all trouble. Box up your articles and send them next week to your Depots addressed to "Col. D. W. Aiken, Sec'y of State Agricultural Society, Columbia, S. C.t and he will have them hauled to the Fair Grounds. The Committee at the close of the Fair will repack them, and send *1 L 1. i.? ?l.n U1UIJJ UUl/'K U) } (111 W11L-II U1C nuj^iii' j uu pay to send theui to Columbia, will be refunded. Be sure to send an exact list of all the articles.you shin. Persons sending stock must send grooms to take care of them on the grounds. Any further information requires can be obtained on application to either ol the Committee. F. A. CONNOR, R. A. GRIFFIN, HUGH WILSON, Jr., Cokesbury, Oct. 23. Committee. GREENWOOD LETTER, lntprpfit.inc Relifrinns Services bv Rev. Mr. Mendenhall?Dedication of New Presbyterian Church?Able Sermon by Rev. ;'John McLees ? Prayer by Rev. Mr. Wigbtman?Sermon by Rev. Mr. Cloud The Beautiful Cbuph, &cM &o. Editor Presa and Banner: . In our last we spoke of Greenwood as a center of schools and education, also hurriedly noticed thedifl'erent churches. In this we continue the subject of churches, and are glad to report a very interesting meeting now going on in the Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Mendenhall is conducting the meeting with zeal aud energy. Much good has already " ? ' t- !- 1?1 -..J iU.? resulted irom uis muora, uuu eic uicc.\ercises close we hope to chronicle more abundant success, both in number and spiritual awakening- Many are chosinK the better part. The most interesting feature in the revival is the conversion of the aged?the heads of families. May the good work continue. The Presbyterians dedicated their gem of a little church on last Sunday morning. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Mr. McLees, before "an imposing audience. Mr. McLces has faithfully served this people for more than a I quarter of a century. Is not this, the nrst instance in which a pastor of so long service has dedicateu his own cnurch? His sermon was powerfully preached, and struck deep convictions to many hearts* We assert without fear, that a more learned atid carefully written discourse on the "subject of the Church," has never been delivered, ffi upper uaronna. ills aeuicauon prayer whs truly sublime, and reflected more than ordinary credit upon him as a thinker and Christian. His immediate flock, together with the large audience, rejoiced and gave thanks to the great Source of all blessings for his iroodnesn and mercy towards them. Iiev. Mr. Wightman? son of the Bishop?led in prayer before the dedication sermon. He exhibited those noble character sties of a Christian gentleman in his beautiful prayer? u large soul, cultivated heart and brain, and a zealous spirit of co-operation in the grand scheme of evangelizing the world. Rev. Mr. Ehvell, of the Methodist church, preached at night to a full au dience. The pretty night, a brllliai\i moon and hopeful congregation, seemed to electrify and develop him to his full stature and capacity. His sermon was nicely handled, clearly presented, and was thoroughly orthodox. Such sermons should be more extensively preached throughout the country. All the concomitant circumstances connected with the dedication will long be remembered by the people of Greenwood and vicinity. Hearts thr6bbed passionately, and eyes dripped tears, that had almost become immoveable. Mr, MeLees, his dedication sermon and prayer, will ever live green in the hearts of his people. The Presbyterian^ for a few mourns have had no church, but worshipped in an upper ciiamber. Thankful are we, that the entire flock, with its good shepherd," partook of the emblems on Sabbath morning undei the roof of their i own dear church. Another item and we quit scribbling for the week. Mr. Sanders, of Europe, master painter, skilled aud raised up in the art, did the painting, marbling and enameling. The floors of the vestibule and ante-rooms are painted in Mosaic | figures, and are perfectly beautiful. The pulpit and rostrum reflect the highest encomiums upou the taste and skill ol the transatlantic artist. MORE ANON. P. S. The ladies of the sewing society beg to be remembered to the editor of the Medium, and cordially invite him down to ?it in the "new church," under ihe drippings of pure gospel. We learn that Mr R M Brooks came near being drowned at the double bridges 011 Rocky River, a few days ago, in attempting to cross the river in a batteau, which capsized and sent him beneath the water. Mr Brooks fo not behind on water now. Senator Bayard on the Situation. The distinguished Democratic Senator from Delaware, on his way to the Macon (Ga.) Slate Fair, where he delivered an , address last week, was interviewed in I Augusta, and expressed himself fullj? i with regard to the issue in the Qhio "1 campaign, and what in his opinion J should be the issue in 1876. He is a I hard money man and. earnest ad- 1 vocate for specie resumption as soon as ' practicable, and believes that whilst any such issue as that of the Ohio platform n would defeat the party next year, yet t upon the issue of constitutionalism and ] centralism, the Democracy would triumph over any candidate the Republicans could put forward. Grant, he thinks, could be beaten more easily than any one else. He and his administration are held responsible for the distress which prevails everywhere at the North, c and of which the people of the South k have no conception. This is regarded as the result of the war, which caused . an enormous expenditure of money, and left nothing but a mammoth debt and onerous taxation. The Republican party is held responsible for the war ana its results, and nothing but a mistake on the part of the Democrats can interfere with their success next year. Upon the true issue of constitutionalism against 1 centralism, they must be victorious. The farmer who would like to have ( good credit, and but little use for it, j should sow largely of wheat now. Re- | uieraoer umi me uurney win imye mure important business to attend to next i year than plowingand hoeingand pick- * ing cotton. Tl>e election is of first importance to him, you know ? wheat i should be of first importance to you. * Any time before Christmas will do to i sow barley. J IIUDOEN'S COMBINED HARRO W a AND ORAIN SOWER. Abbeville, Oct. 25,1875. Editor Abbeville Press and Banner: Dkak Sib?Mr. W. H. Boyd, agtent S for R. H. Hudgen's Combined Harrow and Grain Sower put in an acre of oats . for me on the 22d day of September with the, harrow he represents. The piece of land was a red bottom, and as rough land as I ever saw. It was stub-j J ble land that had been broke up with a turn-plow. The oats came up with aj very nice and regular stand three days;1 sooner than some that I plowed in thei next morning in a piece of land adjoining, which was much smoother. J. S. GRAVES. I Oct. 27,1875, It J b~lue~stone7 m AT * * PARKER & PERRIN'S. ( Oct. 25, 1875 29-2t 7 Sewing Machine Needles and Attachments } For the Singer, Howe, Wilson, Whee- 8 lev and Wilson and Grover & Baker, all at reduced priccs. J. D. CHALMERS & CO. The Philadelphia Rustic Window Shade. 10 dozeti just received at lower prices than ever offered before. They are eaeily arranged, durable, conven- i icnt, and never get out of order. Will last for 20 years" if properly used J. D. CHALMERS & CO. " ELEGANT STOCK MILLINERY, Dress Goods, Scarfs, ? Rufflinga, Jet Goods, Hair (is, Corsets, Furs and Fancy Goods, always on hand,at EMPORIUM OF FASHION. I Oct. 27, 1875 26-tf )> 1 ; . t A T? 11 T i-ntx ?X A' UA1 JJ1UO ( OPERA FLANNELS. White and } Red Flannels, Cotton Flannels, t Shawl?, Hosiery, Gloves, Blue and ti Brown Homespuns, &c., at lower prices than over offered, at THE EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS. Oct. 27, 1876, 27-tf Sheriff's Sale. i J. L. McNeill, ^ Warrant vrt. (- Agricultural David Marshall. j Lien. BY virtue of an A?rricifltnral Lien to me directed, I will sell ut J. L. McNeill's, on Friday, the 12th November, A D 1875, within the legal hours, the following property, to wit: 455 lbs. Seed Cotton, * more or less, levied on as the proper- . ty flf David Marshall at the suit ofi1 J. L, McNeill. TERMS CASH. T T> /-'TTT^DTXT Xj. Jr. uurrin, f S. A. C. , Sheriff's Office, i Oct. 26, 1875, 27-3t. Great Reduct OF Dry Goods, Boots &c., &c At the low prices of the good W. ROSE Granite Range, i DEALE GENERAL ME HAVING purchased my Stock of Gooc Philadelphia,, I am now prepared t It i... n lnmrn nn/1 11/^11 Qp|P( surrounding wuuuj, a iu^c mm first-class Dry Goods house, such as DRESS GOODS, WHITE Hats, Boots and Shoes, CROCK and a large GROCI Having an unsurpassed stock of goods ! I can sell goods cheaper than ever. All 11 W. . October 13, 1878, 27-tf i i I I . +~*r?. tvv? - - -w?v rrrr' TJ 7"'JJ .i_V.:? Sheriff's Sale. . Mrs. Francis L. Wilson, vs. ohn Kelly and Harrison Brown. Warrant Agricultural Lien. BY virtue of an Agricultural Lien to me directed, I will sell at )ue West, on the 11th November, 875 wiLhin the leiral hours, " ~ 7 ' w 800 lbs. Cotton in Seed, nore or less, levied on as the propery of John Kelly and Rev. Harrison 3rown, at the suit of Mrs. F. L. Willon. TERNS CASH. L' P. GUFFIN, S. A. C. iheriff's Office, Abbeville,") Oct. 26, 1875, 27-3t J Sheriff's Sale. C. P. Lesesne, Warrant vh. > Agricultural Steven Dixon. ) Lient BY virtue of an . Agricultural Lien to mo directed, I will sell at ames M. Truitt's, near Buffalo "hurcb, on Tuesday, the 16th day of November, 1875, within the legal lours, the following property, to wit . ,400 lbs. Seed Cotton, more less, 05 bundles Fodder, 0 bushels Corn, more or less, evied on as the property of Steven )ixon at the suit of C. P. Lesesne, ,gent. TERMS CASH. L. P. GUFFIN, S. A. C. IberifF's Office, Oct. 26, 1875, 29-3t Sheriff's Sale. ^ix & Anderson") vs. [ Warant Agr'l L M. Malone.) Lien. [)Y virtuo of an Agricultural Lien - J? a _ J r ...ill I u to me airecicu, x win wm mi lodges' Depot on Saturday the 13th lay of November, within the legal jours, the following property, to wit: >00 lbs. Seed Cotton, >0 bushels Corn, more or less. > bushels Oats, more or less, '00 Bundles Fodder, more or less, Levied on as the property of A. M. Iiilone at the suit of Nix & Anderon TERMS CASH. L. P. GTJFFIN, S. A. C. Sheriff Office, Oct. 2D, 1875 29 3t ? _ 1 _ O T aaie oc ijiver^ STABLES, A.bb ?ville. PUPLIC notice is "hereby called to our HORSES and MULES vhich are for sale cheap at the stables >f Cothran & Wilson. Persons in need >f such stock should call early. We are prepared to give stable accoranodations and feed for any number of lorses and mules. Mr. Wallingford nay always be found in the lot anxious o serve his customers. Polite hostlers ilways in attendauce. TT7nllinral'nv/l Jtr A vmofrftrJO1 YT AiilUgiy^U VW MiAUWWAVM^l Oct. 27, 1875, 28-tf ANEW lot of Oil Window Shades just received, with good fix,vres. * J. D. CHALMERS. Oct. 27, 1875, tf' * Virginia Shoes! fust the thing for the planters, at QUARLES & PERRIN. Sept. 28,1875. RESTAURANT. 1ameals at all hours, of LtJL the best in the mariCET, at H. HARRIS'S. *JCl. 10, JOIIJ LI rROWBHIDGE, Agent, keeps the best Whiskies, Bruudies aud Wines, Oct. 20, 1875 28-tf ? ion in Prices , Shoes, Clothing,! I old times before the war, NBERG, Lbbeville C. H<? R IN IRCHANDXSE. Is ot the best houses in New York and 0 exhibit to the people of this place and ited stock?embracing everything in a : GOODS, CLOTHING, Trunks, Glassware, ITCRY, ^Stock of 3RIE8. 1 my line I feel satisfied in saying that lsk is one fair trial. Rosenberg. 0 'ATv>V^' ; '' ' /,?* /V if:' ^V* r-+*r-?*&~- t-'-r " rfVr* w SAXjS J QF REAL ESTATE.| ?.?? ON the. first Monday in November <] next 1 will offer for sale at Abboville Court House, the plantation of JAMES FAIR, deceased , on Little River, in Abbeville County, nine . miles West of Abbeville village, containing * 1,144 Acres, > 1 more or less. This plantation is said t by its neighbors to be still a good f corn anu uuuun p;aniauon. un me ? place there arc 80 acres of Bottom Land : not a great deal of original forest,, bat enough, it is thonght, for fencing purposes. Some of tHe land not now under cultivation, ifrecleared, would be productive . The Dwelling House is comfortable, having 7 rooms ' and 5 fire-places. The outbuttdings und fencing are in tolerable repair This plantatibn is in the midst of an excellent neighborhood, within 4 miles of the i)ue West College, and within 1 mile of a good corn and flouring mill. The place will be sold entire, cr in parcels to suit purchasers. Terms?one-third cash; balance in . two equal aunual installments, with ] interest at ten per cent, per annum ? from date of purchase. Purchasers ; to give bond, with two good personal securities, and mortgage on the prein- j ises. ; i R. A. PAIR, * i Executor. ! A/i? R 1Q71 OR At V/bU U| iUI V MV-3V CHARLOTTSVILLE WOOLEN MILLS The fabrics of these mills consisting of Cassimeres, .Cheviots, Meltons, Kerseys, Satinets, Flannels, &c., are made of good material, and especially adapted to the wants of our customers. QUARLES & PERRIN. , Oct. 18, 1875 28-tf TROWBRIDGE. AGENT, SELLS BEST NEW ORLEANS SYRUP at $1,10 per GALLON. .. Oct. 20, 1875 28-tf TROWBRIDGE, AGENT, KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND the Best Flour, Mualand Grits. Oct. 20, 1875 28 tf HJED PEPPER PLASTER, CAStor OH, in Capsules. PARKER & PERRIN. Oct. 5, 1875 20-4t New Advertisements, TVio Poet "Pamilir MAriininefi. Tented by popular^use for over A Quarter of a Century, Dr. Strong's Compound Sanative Pills cure Constipation, Biliousness, Bowel Complaint, Malarial Fevers, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, and all diseases of Liver, Stomach' uod Bowels. Dr. Strong's Pectoral Stomach Pills cure Coughs, Colds, Cramp, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Female Coiyplumts, Heart Disease, and all disorders of Chest and Stomach. i Send Postal Card for a specimen Copy of The Washington Weekly Star. Established 1852.?8 pages?56 columns. Address "The Evening Star Newspaper Co.," Washington, D. C. "PRESCRIPTION FEEE. For the speedy cure of special troubles common to thie young and middle-aged. Nervous, mental and physical depression, loH8"Of memory and energy, pains in the back, self distrust, dizziness, dimness of siirht. confusion of ideas, and other disorders of the irervous system consequent on variousvhabits that lower the vltslity of the system. * Any druggist has the ingredients. Address Dr.E. H. HILTON, Cincinnati, O. 0}A DAY at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and "terms free. TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine. Fy ?f the Tradesmen Industrial Institute, Pittsburg, Pa., opens Oct. 7, closes ?3ov, 6. Address A. J. NELLI3, Pres. T. I. I. ' ^ A a^ A DAY GUARANTEED using our WELL AUGER & DRILL ingoad ?br ^^Marritory. Endowed by Govaraors of IOWA, ARKANSAS & DAKOTA CtUiflgMfrH. W.QCJg, St. Lwli. Ml. You Can Make $5,000 In 90 Bays in A 1 Stocks, My system is safe, honorable and simple Pamphlet Sent Free to All. , W. H. WEEKS, Banker, 178 Broad-' way, New York. Stocks bought and sold at the N. Y. Stock Exchange. IT ATrn Agento lor the beat Bdm | I lljBItains 15 sheets paper, , Ail* ft Envelopes, Goldeu . Pen, Pen Holder, Pencil, Patent Yard measure, and a piece of Jewelry. Single package, with elegant prize, post-paid, 25.cents. Circular free. BRIDE & CO. J<>9 Broadway, New York. H AAABOYAL HAVANA I LOTTERY. Dis- | tributed every fifteen days. 1 pris*, $100,000?1 prize $50,000 ' 2 prizes. ?25,000 each $50,000 854 prizes, amounting to $310,000 V\ hole tickets, S20; quarters 5; twentieths, ?1. Circulars of information free. Prizes cashed. A. DONAU & CO.. Bankers, P. O. Box 2089. 21 Park Kow, N. Y. Royal Saxon and Brunswick Govern- , meut Lotteries constantly on hand. I (TnnA WEEK guaranteed to Mule J)/ / and Female Agents, in theii locality. Costs NOTHING to tjfy it/ Particulars Free. P. 0. VICKERY & CO., Augusta. Me. , (TPO C0ftPer ^ay at home. Terms ^0^ Jul/ free. Address, GEO; STINWN & CO., Portland, Me_ "iJSYCHOMANCY.V OR SOUL Ml CHARMING." ' How either sex may fascinate and gain t?he love and affections of any person they choose, instantly. This art all cau possess, free by mail, for 35 cents; together with a Maraiage Guide, Egyptiau Oracle, | Dreams, Hints to ladies, ets. 1,000,000 sold. A queer book. Address T. WIL- < LIAM & CO., Pub's, Philadelphia. ]] COUNTY OP ABBBVJtLLifc av tee probaie covkf. to John T. Baker, Lizzie Tagprf, fe. -rah J. Harris, Elizabeth McCIafte,. '.Samuel Baker, Willie Bakerand Iki~, |py Baker, legal heirs and representa- /v tives of Mrs. Jane T. Baker/ dec'd, who died intestate. 1 ^ tinting: . r) . HTOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED, JL ' to appear at the Court of Probate, o be holden at Abbeville Court House*' or Abbeville County, on the 27tb day if November, A. D. 1875, to show cause,' f any you can, why the estate of Mis.r fane T. Baker, decease, described* In' be petition of Benjamin H. Baker atid! ' .: \.nn T. Whitlock, wife ef W. W iVhitlnck, filed in my office, should set >e divided or sold, allotting to said Ben- * : -% P*J amin H. Baker, Ann T WhitloCk, jDr. rohn T. Baker, Lizzie Taggart, Sarah * .1 r. Harris, Elizabeth McClane, Lucy Baker, to each one-eighth thereof, and i o Samuel Baker and Willie Baker to ?ach of them one-sixieenth thereof. T. B. MILLFORD, J. P: A. c.;i Oct. 18,1875 28-et To the d&fendents John T. Baker*, Elizabeth McClane, wife of Robert L.. McClane, Saifauel Baker, Willie Baker, ions of Williim Baker, dec'd, and XucyBaker. ;.| Take notice that the summon* in Jtjie^foresaid action of which this 2s a copy,, together with the petition, has been. filed in, the office or the Judge of theCourt of Probate for Abbeville County, State of 8outh Carolina, on the 16thi Jay of October, A. D. 1875. < THOS. THOMSON. : Pet Att'y. WHITE urs BARBER SHOP :o: STOW OPEN ON WASHINGTON | Street, in Wilson A tipthr&o's nge. Single Shave, 15 cenb; Two? Shaves, 25 cents; Ten Tickets for $1.00. Hair Cutting and Bhaving for onemonth, $1.00, in advance. i s ? rt vivvTft Vi Ml UAAAWf ^ Oct. 13,1875 27-tf ' " COTTAGE BEDSTEADS. Thwo hundred bedsteads . just received, warranted all hard wood, at prices from $5.00 to $10.00. . . . J. D. CHALMERSOct. 6,1875 28-tf Ladie. Shoe./ IN Gaitere, Morocco and Calf .from best manufacturers at prices defy- 1?^3? ing competition at r-.>;V ^ ^ THE EMPORIUM of FAfifiSoN. . NOTICE. PHEESONS WANTING LICENSE to Bell Spirituous Liquor* outside of incorporate towns and villages, are hereby noticed that they need not ap~ ply, as the Board of County Commissioners have unanimously resolved that from this date they will grant no licences of thatlrind. By order of the Board. i BOBT. JONES, ' Chairman. /" Oct. 20, 1875 28-3t TROWBRID GBj AGENT, always has a splendid assortment op 1 ; | FAMILY GROCERIES and P20VISI0NS. ; Oct. 30,1875 28-tf TROWBRIDGE, AGENT, . SELLS FOR CA H!/ AND CONSEQUENTLY Stella Low! Oct. 20,1875 28-tf ' v, Y/ -e^Kk- *^3^". v nai iiwuii ix;vu. * . u & ' - .. Are daIly receiving^vdditious to their Stock, consisting o Staple Dry Go ods, Eats & Clothing, Boots & Shoes. They keep constantly on hand, also, a FULL LINE OP ' ->\ GROCERIES, BACON and LARD, : HEAL andFLOUB, M PEAEL HOWHY. COFFEE & SPR, Jj MOLASSES & SYRUP, ^ - v # vrf BAGGING & TIES. ^ - ? V. HARDWARE, &c, A FINE LOT OF SUGAR CUBED HAMS, # JUSy. RECEIVED. Oct. (j, 1875 26-tf , t ?>?i~*r. 7* PARLOR FRENCH LOOKING? GLASSES . * * AT ' J. D. CHALMERS & CO.'S. ( Bar Boom to Rent. ft THE BAR ROOM next to the Cai> riage ?hop, lately occupied by CHRISTIAN & BOWIE. Apply ear-, iy. tf. , i ''' -