The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, August 30, 1876, Image 3
The Press and Banner.
ABBEVILLE, S. O.
Wednesday, Aug. 30,1876.
A BIG DAY IN LOWNDESVILTE.
Fiuo .Music?Eloquent Speeches?A
Superb Dinner?And a Gooil
Time Generally.
The largest, most enthusiastic and
most orderly political moeting which
lias ever assembled in the town of
Lowndesville, Abbeville County, was
held at that place on Saturday last.
The meeting numbered from six hundred
to eight hundred persons, and
every section within a radius of twenty
mile* was represented.
The Lowndesville club was commanded
by Capt. H. H. Harper; the
Antreville club, numbering one hun.
J 1 ,
ureu miu sixi^' men, wiw uuiumiumm
by Cant. John E. Brownlec; the
Maguolia club, by ('apt. K. B. Cade.
The members of the various clubs
were splendidly mounted and made
quite an imposing appearance as they,
headed by their Captains and led by
their respective nag-bearers, upon
their prancing steeds, cantered
through the principle street of thej
town. On the countermarch the effect!
of the procession was heightened, as]
they were headed by the Abbevillej
Silver Cornet Baud, who furnished!
some of their best music. The pro-]
cession halted in the grove near Mosley's
.Spring, where a speakers' stand
had been erected, and a large number
lu.lia^ nnil irruitlpnifii !?lr<'*i(lv
Wl imi.vo ...? e
assembled.
Dr. K. B. Beckham, the Chairman |
of the meeting, now called lbr three
cheers for^tlie Abbeville Silver Cornets,
the National, the State, aiul the
County Democratic nominations,
which was responded to with a hearty
good will.
The chairman then introduced R. II.
Hemphill, Ksq., who rose and made
one of his most pleasant speeches. He
?iid that he uas only a small Run ;'
that the heavy artillery would bej
brought forward in a little while;
thanked the Lowndesville people for)
the very handsome vote which they!
had given him at the primary election; I
he was not acquainted with a great
many voters of that section, but he
felt that thev knew him by his jour-j
lial. which lie hoped they had read;
with pleasure and profit; that he
8'iould flatter himself with tiie belief
that their vote whs an endorsement of
him and the principles which had
been enunciated through his paper.
After furnishing his hearers with
some interesting statistics and facts in
reference to the beneficial results of
Democratic rule, he retired.
Dr. John A. llobinson, of Due West,
whose soul and heart are in the cause, \
whs next introduced and said that he
was more in the habit of making pills1
than political speeches ; he hoped that'
any defect on his part in the art of'
speech-making would be made up by:
his zeal in the cause of Democracy
1 Iif. u*<ic ilutitfiiiiiuk,! tf\ flu I
UIIU J lionwv |
nil in his power to secure the success
of the party; that he was an active
worker, however little he might accomplish,
iu the cause of good govern-t
inent. The speaker for some time!
poured hot shot into the ranks of the i
radicals with telling eilect.
Col. Cothran was next introduced!
and in hi* happy and entertaining;
manner held the perfect attention of!
the audience for an hour, ami was fre-l
-quently cheered, He handled the Jte-j
publican party without gloves; referred
to the abuses which they had practiced
upon the country ; their corrup-!
tion in high places; mentioned es-l
pecially the conduct of the public in-!
stitutious; ihe inmates of the lunatic j
asylum, he said, were starving or living
upon borrowed money; that, the
penitentiary annually costs the State
f roin fifty thousand to eignty tiiou-|
sand dollars, when it should be ai
*ourceof revenue, as the penitentiaay
of Georgia was to that grand old State;
that Governor Smith of Georgia had
recently farmed out the convicts of
that institu'tftm for twenty years for
the round sum of half miflio'u of dollars;
this showed the diflerenee be-1
tweeu Democratic and Republican
rule. He desired to live on good terms
with the colored people, and claimed
that he was a better friend to them
than any of their while Radical allies;
the colored people had no friends
outside the Democratic party; the
Democrats furnished the colored man
with lrnds, houses, food and clothing,
while the scalawag furnished himj
nothing; he merely arrayed the blacks
Against the whites that he might ride I
into office on their shoulders; it was!
surprising to him that the black man!
K.. (I.?t I
JUKI Oeeil SO JUliy kuijcu u^y uiui tjiisvi-i
nble class of hypocritical people; lie{
invited them into better company, and'
desired them to go with us; lie want-1
t*d them to be friendly to us, as we
have been friendly them ; the Repub-j
liean leaders claimed Miat their rights!
wouid not be secure in tlie hands ofj
the Democrats; he was surprised that
there was even a colored man so ig-!
norant as lo be deceived by any such j
a misrepresentation ; lie thought there!
were few colored men so ignorant as
not to know thr^f no power in the
world could abridge their rights in the
least.
He was proud of the privilege of
speaking to so many of hi? friends today
; this was one of the most prosperous
sections of Abbeville; and he
claimed that some of his truest friends j
itveunere; nemiewuie uearis ui unpeople
were in the rigiit place, but lie
was sorry that the names of souie]
good men in this locality had not been
enrolled on the books of the Democratic
club; he did not attribute this1
to any lack of interest on their part
in the welfare of the country, but
from a mistaken notion that a man
-could be as good a Democrat out of
the clubs as in them?as well say n
man could be as good a Christian out
of the church as in it; every man in
the Lowndesville neighborhood was
expected to do his duty, and he knew
that the country would not be disappointed.
Col. ('othran never [fails to pay his
respects to the.ladies, and on this occasion
made himself particularly
agreeable, and concluded by saying
that the men would always do their
duty when encouraged by such true
and lovely women ; Abbeville County
has many fair daughters, but no
section boasted a greater number of
them than proud old Lowndesville.
Among those present were Messrs.
James H. Baskins, William Speer and
Banister Allen, octogenarians and
representatives of former and better
times. These stauch old men have
lived in that section for the past
eighty-eight years?all were born
within twelve months of each other?
and have been pcr.soua.ny mimiiar
with that section from their earliest
recollection. Col. Cotlitan said he
was glad to sec them present on this
occasion; paid them a high tribute
for their integrity and moral worth,
and commended their good example
in all the relations of life as worthy
of our imitation ; he believed that
these patriarchs would yet live to see
this country "redeemed, regenerated
and disenthralled."
Gen. MclJowan was introduced last,
and in his able and eloquent manner
referred feelingly to the good old
times when it was his privilege to address
frequently the citizens of this
cimmunity; he missed to-day many
faces that were then familiar to him ;
the few faces before him that were
familiar then have, like liis own,
grown older, and Time has chiselled
furrows in their faces,and frosted the
hairs of some of their heads; everything
but these old hills, dales and
streams have changed; while they
have not chanced in aimearanc? there
lias been a change in them, too; they
-once were ours in every sense of the
word, but how different now; then
the respectable and intelligent
property - holders governed the
country, but now they are excluded"
from participation in tlie affairs
of the State ; whilst alien governors
rule the country, adverse judges
make a mockery of justice, our former
slaves take possession of us aud ours;
they lord it over us, sit in our Legislative
halls and levy taxes on the farm
and the workshop equiv dent to confiscation.
This presented a gloomy
2>icture indeed, but he felt that reason
and justice would not always bo deIthroned;
lie knew that the colored
people would soon become convinced
that the Democrats were their best
I lriends, and was sure that the day was!
! not distant when the whites and:
i the blacks would regard each other!
i with friendship and confidence.
He deplored the action of the TJe-,
(publican leaders iu keeping up strife]
J between the races, and thought thej
j true political course was harmony be- i
j tween the whites and the blacks;"that j
lit was the desire of the Democraticparty
to break down the color line;;
and Me scathingly rebuked the Repub-j
i licans for keeping it up, as the only
means of sustaining their party.
j The General arraigned the Radical J
party for maladininistrrtiou of the at'-!
j fairs of the government in that thej
l otficers of the State and National
I Governments looked more to the per-)
! pctuation of their party than to thej
j public good, lie thought the people
of the Xorth who were waging op'
pression upon the South were civilians
I in war,and soldiers in peace. If the
I settlement of the difficulties of the
country had been left to the soldiers,
'nil would have been Well to
day. Soldiers who have tasted the,
: bitters of war, appreciate peace and j
! deprecate strife.
After the speaking, dinner was an-'
j nouneed and all repaired to the tables
near by where a bountiful "basket
dinner" was in readiness. The ladies,
the speakers, and the cornet
band, were iuvited first to the tables,
and others were requested to follow.
The dinner was an excellent one, and j
all had an abundance of the best the
country aflbrds.
After dinner the Lowndesville Democratic
club met, when fifty-one new
members were added ? forty-seven
whites and four blacks.
Among those present from Abbeville
were Messrs. Thos. Cot bran,
Richard Hill, ? Bell, O. T. Calhoun,
J. V. Jones, John A. Calhoun,
W. C. McGowan, J. F. C. JHil're,
Simmons, A. Bequest, Dr. H.
I> Wilson. <i. I>. Lvthiroe. Cant. W.
It. White, J. "W. Trowbridge, ^
Jones, J C Hemphill, James H. Perrin,
Kugeue Wilson, Hiram Tusten,
11. It. Hemphill, Col. J. S. Colli ran,
lien. S. Mcllowan, J. R. Cunningham,
T. J\ Wardlaw, and others.
The visitors from Abbeville were
perfectly delighted with the cordial
reception which they received from
the hospitable people of Lowndesville.
Every heart was more than satisfied
with the attention received on that occasion,
and every one is ready to sing
the praises of the people of our neighboring
town.
Death of .Mr. J. C. Willard.
Died, in Abbeville village, on .Sunday
evening, the iJOtli inst., Mr. James
C.* Willard, after a lingering illness ol
several weeks, in the seventy-tif'th
year of his age. He was a native of
this county, and Wits a merchant during
his early life, and accumulated
some property. For many years he
was a member of the lioard of Trus?<...?!
tl.u IW T m Khnnl Jim)
was a public spirited siml useful citix.en.
He was a member of tbe Methodist
Church, aud Jived a blameless
and consistent life. Of uniform kindness
and good temper to all, he has
left noe m-my behind. Two grand
children living near Walhalla, and a !
brother and niece in Abbeville, together
with many friends mourn his loss.
Removing the old Land .Harks.
Mrs. Mary Guflin of the Sharon
neighborhood,died at the family homestead
on Monday night, the i>?ih inst.,
at the very advanced age of ninety
years. She had been a consistent
member of the Presbyterian church
for more than balf a century, and died
in the hope of a glorious immortality.
She was widely known and universally
beloved and respected by ail who
knew her. itev. J. F. (Jibert who
had administered spiritual comfort
for tbe past forty ye:irs performed the
last sad ii es at her burial. She is the
1~..* . 4* *1... ~ 1.1 n.io
lilMUl tile uiu mi'unicis in 11113 luuiuj ,
all of whom have died within the past
three years.
<r?
A Fimknd writing to us from Panola
comity, Mississippi, is pleased to
make the following pleasant allusion
to the I'rcxH nnd ikinncr, He will accept
our thanks:
"I want the I'raw and lhtnncr regularly.
J t is a great pleasure to myself
and family to hear from the old mother
State every week. We have located
in the fat West, but notwithstanding
that, we love the old Stale. Her
inhabitants feel to us as brothers and i
sisters, and when we read the J'ns-and,
Bari'.cr it a fiords us almost as
much pleasure as if we were conversing
with her beloved ones verbally."
See the advertisement of the Greenville
Female College, which appears
in another column. President Judson
is an accomplished gentleman, and
conducts a first class female college.
We commend its claims to our people
who have daughters to educate. Greenville
is one of the most pleasant cities
in the South, and the Female College
is inferior to none. Abbeville has had
various representatives in that college,
and all speak ?f it in the* highest terms.
Amomr the names of the students in
the college before us in this county
are Misses Sallie Fouclie and Fannie
I Henderson.
I
I Tin: cottoji crop throughout the
county looks flourishing indeed, and
the farmers who have sowed oats,
j wheat, barley and turnips have unmisI
takable evidences of thrift, but thein!
dolent who have to go to the stores for
; what they should produce on the farm
'areas poor as church mice, and they
deserve to be so. The merchant who
| will advance to a farmer who neglects
to sow oats, barley and turnips deserves
to lose every cent of it as he is
| pretty sure to do.* The merchant had
belter sell only to men who try to help
themselves.
j A Political meeting was held at Cenj
terville on last Saturday, when speeches
were delivered by Mr. J. V. Jones,
on Labor lleform, and by Capt. J. >.'.
Cochran, and Mr, (?eo. Miller, of Anderson,
on the straight-out Democracy.
The meeting was a full and harmonious
one, and gave additional evidence
of the strength and determination of
the party. The prospect of success
j better than ever before.
I - - ? ? ^
1 Dr. J. F. Townsemi win stan 10 xncw
| York to (purchase his fall stock this
week, lie is an excellent merchant and
I knowsexactly how to please cash custo- j
I mere. The Doctor's business has increased
so much of late that he has con-j
eluded to build another store, and has]
commenced to haul the brick to put it;
1 up. Energy and application to business
| will tell. '
The people of Due West and the
country adjacent had a good time at
(Mr. McAdains' spring, a mile or two
jout of town, on last Thursday. It was
' a pleasant day ; there was a good turn,
jout; some good speaking; a nice dinner:
good music by tlie Due West
Cornets?all contributed to make the
j occasion pleasant.
j Mr. John H. Ligon, the very efficient
Post Master at Lebanon, pays
more attention to bee culture than
any other post master in America, has
! Iif?<*n more successful at the business
than any man in the county, and lias
more regard for the wauts of a poor
printer than any man in the business,
if our readers had seen the bucket of
superb honey which he sent us a few
days ago, we know theirmouths would
have "watered." Many thanks.
Andrew J. Weed, a ruling Elder of
Cedar Spring and Long Cane, departed
this life, August 10th, 1S7U, in the 7-Jth
year of his age. A good man and a
useful citizen lias been taken from
among us, leaving his good example
as a heritage.
Prkpakr for tije Wjntkr.?We
advise all heads of lamilies to lay in
their full stock of fuel for the Winter,
while it can be bought cheap. In these
hard times the saving of a dollar is a
matter well worthy of some consideration,
~
Mr. C. V. Hammond has made a
wonderful improvement on the f*'omlley
house. He and his family will oeeupy
it as soon as Mr. Bowie vacates.
Rev. Mr. Pratt now occupies his
new home.
"J
Proffer of aid I roin bilge field,
AVe learn that a rumor prevailed in'
Kdgefield last -week that there was'
trouble in Abbeville between the!
whites ami blacks, and couriers were j
sent witb the proffer of three huiulred .
mounted men, wiio were then underl
arms and ready to aid their friends at |
a moment's warning. We hope that
the present campaign will Tie a peaceful
one, but should it be otherwise, ami j
we need I.vip from abroad, wo are sure
that we will make no appeal in vain)
to the strong arms and stout hearts of!
our Kdgelield brethren.
As far as heard from every section of
the county is making greater prepara- j
tions for the Fair in October than ever
before. Thisisright. \Vehopetosecthe|
largest crowd and the best display ?>fj
articles that has ever been exhibited j
in Abbeville. AVe hope the young la- j
dies will not forget the part they are
expected to take. If they do iiotb-i
iug else they can come out and give
us bachelors a chance to look, even!
i f we do not do more.
A Photkav'i'Ki) meeting was held j
at Hopewell cnurcn comiucuciu;; <?u
Thursday, and ending on Tuesday
last. The Rev Mr. Frierson, of Anderson,
assisted the Rev. Mr. Miller,
the Pastor. There was a large and attentive
congregation 011 Sunday when I
the Sacrament was administered.
The Rev. Mr. Fricrson delivered u
number of excellent sermons which
were well received.
"I)k Ca kkiti, to Kn*t:-:htaix
Stuaxckks."?A c.onvenfion of Y. M.
Christian Association, of the colored
persuasion has been in session here for
several days. Among other things
which may have been taken by mistake
i.? one shoat from our friend Dr.
Marshall, one shoat from Mr. J>ul're,
and sixteen chickens from the Misses
Cater. Let us (watch and) pray.
At the large meeting at Ciil Gal,
there were many candidates for matrimony
but ifany poor disconsolate bachelor
was comforted we have not heard
of it. The number of beautiful and
charming young ladies present was un'
" . ! - .1. .. t...,. 1... 1....^,
usually large, wnne un- uwiu-iwia(
ifested* a disposition to bow down and
worship at cupid's shrine. ,
Tiik Rads had a meeting on Mr. h
James Allen's farm near Lowndes- 1
ville on (Saturday. The Democrats
heard ot'it, and some twenty-live of
their number went to look on. The M
Liads did nothing. Messrs. W. A. T. .
Oliver ami J. T. Pritehard, wc learn,
made them short Democratic speeches, '
after which all dispersed.
Somio five hundred Democrats assembled
on .Saturday last at Bordeaux :
to take part in the Radical meeting !
which had been announced lor thai
day, but there was no meeting. The
Messrs. Bradley, Dr. "Videinan, .Tollit
M or rah and others, were present to :
answer the Radical speakers.
Mess its. M. P. DnlJmrnr., S. C. C'a- i
son, J. A. Wier, M. T. (jalpltin, J. 1). i
Chalmers, Alex Chalmers, James Tag- i
gart and Misses Alet Chalmers, Jose-* <
phine Hill. Jane Ramey, Ella Taggart
and others, represented Abbeville .
at Bordeaux on thursday last, all of I
whom were delighted with their trip.
Rktukn'kd. ? Dr. IT. D. Wilson 1
and Messrs. Kd. Noble, Jr., Thomas
Thomson, Lex. Templeton, Alex
Chalmers, Charles Allen, and James
Norwood, ivturned home 011 Saturday
from a pleasant trip to the raoun- j
tains.
If otir planters will sow turnip?, bar- '
ley, wheat, <fcc., they will be sure to b<- 1
rich and independent. If they neg- '
iect to do this it is only a question ol :
time as to when the homestead will 1
be mortgaged and the family out of a 1
home.
Tjikur is quite a quantity of mo- .
lasses cane growing between Abbevillt
and Antreville. \Ve are glad *o s<>e i
this as it is so much better to make ,
molasses at home than to giveajien
on the cotton crop. I
J{onnr:i:v. ? The bed room of Mr.
L. \V. Perrin, of our town, was enter- 1
ed on Friday night last, and his watch !
and wearing apparel were stolen. In
the pockets were some money, No '
evidence as to who is tlie^thief.
8kk the very interesting letter of
"D." in reference to his visit to Uor1
1? |,? ,r,? f,, i I.,, ,
UfilllA. > \ f i iwj/U uv i i \ .
country again, have as pleasant a time.
anil tell 1110 readers of the I'riw and J
I Jaunty all about it.
We had the pleasure of a call from
Prof. Win. Hood, on Friday last, ol '
Frskine College. .Mr. Hood is one ol '
the prominent candidates for the hog- '
islature and had been down to Bordeaux
where lie had made a speech.
Col. 1{axi?o],I'II Boss, of that sterling
paper, the Journal of Commerce,
was in town last week i:i the interests
of that paper. The Colonel was a soldier
in t he Lost Cause and did good
service for the Confederacy.
Brcudiors. ? A protracted meeting
will be held at Wellington church, commencing
on Friday the 1st of Svptember.
The I'astor, the Bev. A. B. Miller,
will be assisted by the Bev. B. C.
Ligon, and perhaps others.
Bkmcsioi's Mkkti.vg at Walhkm.a.?A
]?rotracted meeting will
commence on to day at Walhalla, the
Bev. Mr. Bicrson assisting Bev. S. L.
Morris. Tiie Bev. Mr. Fricrson, ol
Anderson, will also assist.
Tui:im: was an interesting religious
meeting at Cil (Jal on Sunday, Bev.
Manning Brown and Bev. \V. L,. Clark
preached ell'eelive sermons. The attendance
was the largest at that place
since tiie war.
Some five hundred Democrats assembled
at Biley's School House in
Magnolia Township on Friday last to
lake part in a proposed Badieal meeting
which failed to coiue oil'.
I Hkavy Bains have fallen on the
|Savannah side of the county. The
Bold Branch was higher than" it had
been in seven years, and was impassable
on Saturday night.
Mr. A. B. Hambliti has a pair of
mules that need weatherhoarding.
He and his lady are thanked for a has
ket of dclicious peaches scut to our reporter.
Mrs. Dr. Pettigrew, of Augusta, On.,
passed through town lust week on her
way to visit her daughter, Mrs. Pick
ens, in this county, on the Savaunah.
Mr. A. Bequest is a man after a
printer's own heart. We are in debt
I to h i in for substantial favors this week.
| May he get married and live always.
There will be a meeting of the Lahor
Reform Association in the Court!
House this evening at 4 o'clock. Aj
j full attendance is desired.
Mn. Patrick Jtoiuxsox, n respectle<l
and esteemed citizen of Willington,
jtiied last week of cousuinpton, aged
about thirty-five years.
Tllfi Radicals hold their State Convention
in Columbia on the l.th of
September to nominate their State
Ticket.
I Tiik Abbeville young men fell des!
perately in love with .some of the divinities
on Thursday last at Borj
deuux.
I Jakk Tom:i:ht w:ih lodged in jail
j last week for shooting Tom (Juarles.
; Both colored Radicals?cause, jesili
ousy.
Mr. J. C. Lindsay of Long Cane,
j was in town on yesterday, lie is a
good friend of the I'resH ami Jhuuia r.
Blessed is the man who remembers
I the poor printer. He shall enjoy a
Ijrood name before all the world.
!?
! Mr. J. Y. Jones has made more
I speeches in this campaign than any
I _.i :., Hwi
| Uliltri IMtAll III HiW U|I-WWMHUJ|
i Mr. James Rogers, jr, of Ninety Six,
will please except our thanks for late
Kentucky papers. #
MR. AM? MRS. L. W. .rmtuix,
I have returned l'roin their visit to
Vorville.
I,ast Saturday the town looked dci
sorted. So many had gone to Lowndesville.
Head the excellent speech of Col. J.
S. Cothran, to L>< found in auother eoij
uniu.
The account of our great political
meeting published in the Columbia
Reyixtcr in some respects was peculiar.
We cannot understand the motive
that would disparage any of our
own }M3oj)lc struggling in our cause,
and the thing seems intolerable when
it is done wantonly?without the
slightest pretence of justification.
The objection made to the speech of
General Mc(?owan, in our judgment,
constituted its highest merit. The
substance of it appeared in these columns
the next morning and speaks
for itself. It needs no defense. We
shall never consent that such gross,
palpable injustice shall he done, or
that the public tone of old Abbeville
shall be so lowered as to prefer personal
abuse to argument.
Wic direct special attention to the
advertisement of the musical and dramatical
perlbranee to come off in Concert
Hall on (he loth September. The
object is a commendable one; the music
will be good, and the dramatical
performance will be interesting and
amusing.
"We regret exceedingly that we were
unable to attend tilt; Lowitdesville
meeting on Saturday last. We have
many friends in that locality who
have always stood by us and we
would have been glad to have met
them on the occasion of this political
love-feast.
C?RX. John* A. WAOXint, a distinguished
citizen of the State, died at
Walhalla on the -7th inst. At the recent
Columbia Convention he was
elected an elector for the State at large.
Those who think our account of the
Lowndesville meeting incomplete,
may read (.?ranger Sam's account of it.
lie was there.
?o?
Interesting itteetiug.
J/i\ Editor:
Last .Saturday being the day of the
Mass Meeting ot' the Democracy at
Lowndesville, the writer with (Jen.
MctJowau, Col. Cothran and Jt. it.
ilcmphill, started Friday at 12 o'clock.
Every tiling-moved along smoothly
until we reached Martins' Mills
when dark and angry masses of clouds
began to loom^up from the South West.
There was no llauking the coming
<torm?wo must either take it or reach
i place of shelter. Col. Cothran is an
old campaigner and he piloted the
way to the old Pince place as one in
which we could take refuge and eat
linner atthesame time, we arrived
just in time to escape a wetting. The
rain came in torrents for about an hour,
but this proved to be the most pleasant
portion of the trip.
As the O'en. and Col. Cothran are
*iven up to bo the best talkers as
speakers in Abbeyile County. We
reachedLowndesvilleabout sun down ,
were cordially met by our friends and
were treattd like lords during our
stay in their midst.
When we reached town we found
that there was a rumor to the effect
that negroes proposed to take charge of
the meeting, this was no idle rumor
sillier; it was true, but they failed to|
. any it out because they heard the
whiles would be out one thousand)
strong. The young men who went toj
IIIU iwi inu v;.\|/iuoo j/?i v/? |
seeing the ladies deplored tliut such a !
rumor should have been .started,as they i
ivi'ie in formed the ladies had been I
old to stav at home.
The whites at once prepared for the j
Radicals by simply {jetting up a large!
dub. The Antreville ami Magnolia!
dubs were invited to attend, (hi fc?at-|
irday morning about U o'clock the!
. rowd began to roll in; about halfpa$t|
nine the side walks were crowded with !
'xciu-d and inquiring men if the negroes
intended to put their threats in:o
execution, the impression was that
lliey had barked out. About this time
[lie Abbeville .Silvo# Cornet J a id
:ame charging in and was greeted by
i Confederate smile of astonishment:
uid pleasure, its coming was wholly J
unexpected hy us who had left the!
evening before, but it none was the
less welcome, for it added materially
to the pleasure of the occasion.
About ten o'clock the rumor was
circulated on Broad street that the An-!
[revilleclub wasat the double bridges. J
1'he Lowndesvilleclub was at ouct oriered
out to meet and give them a corlial
welcome. The Lowudesville club
was in command of ourgallant Col- Ji.
11. Harper, and was headed by a magnificent
banner with appropriate myne,
'Lowndesville Club," in large well,
formed letters. By tyis lime the feeling
was that there would be 110 dan
4cr of un interruption from the negroes
nid the ladies wore notified to turn
>ut cnnuifsc much to the gratification
>f the young men. The ladies gathered
at the hotel to see the cavalry pass.
The Anlrevillo club was in Command
of our cool, brave ami determinated
Capt.. J. K. Brownlee, numbering
about Hf) men. As they passed
through the principal pail of the
itieetin a gallop, the car was rent
with yells such as old (Jonfederates
:ilone can utter, they were halted in
(lie grove near the church until the
procession 011 hoof was formed. This
was headed by the band, anil \vae followed
by the cavalry to the stand.
The procession was about one fourth
of a mile long?the largest procession
and the most enthusiastic crowd that
the quiet and moral town of Low ndesville
has witnessed since its settlement.
We found on reaching the stand
that it was occupied by Col. Cothran,
(Jen. McCJowan, It. it. Jlemphill, J)r.
Robinson, as orators of the day, and
ltobcrt ?S. Beckham, Chairman of the
The nicotine- was. call
i'd to order by the Chairman, ai.d
after making a few remaiks as
to its object, it?., he requested
the crowd to open the exercises by
giving three cheers for the State ticket,
and for that portion of the county
uomiiiation that came iu ou the llrst
ballot.
Mr. R. It. Hemphill was then introduced
and made the best speech in the
estimation of the crowd lie has ever
made in this county. The interest and
enthusiasm manifested by the crowd
and the fact that he was honored by
being nominated on the fir&t ballot
cau.-edhim to talk with feeling, and
having the first shot he was greeted
with prolonged applause.
Mr. Hemphill was followed by |Di\
J. A. Robertson, of Due West. The
Doctor spoke for about 30 minutes, and
was listened to with much attention.
(Jen. .Sam. McCowan was next introduced,
and for one hour the crowd
was carried away by the burning eloquence,
the patriotic ideas and sound
advice of the General. His speecbjwill
not be soon forgotten by hi.s delighted
audience.
Col. Cothran was next introduced
and in that spirit-moving, soul-stirring
style peculiar to himself, kept the
crowd iu an attitude of breathless attention
for one hour, he told them in
? /! I 11 i I tuniltt fll'lf t Iu* V
t. M?V?JM.?1VW. - 'Y'J
musldo tlieir duly towards redeeming
the yiute and county, and allowed
them how todoit. At theeudof his
speech lie requested that those who
had neglected to join the club to come
forward and join at once. This
ended the speaking, so far as the
invited speakers were concerned, but
it was found that Col. Hucker bad arrived,
and as dinner was not quite
ready the Col. was at once carried to
the stand and introduced by Ceil. Mc(iowan
as a man competent to speak
lor two .States at the same iime. The
Col. is great favorite with the Lowndesville
section, and was greeted with
prolonged applause. Jic made a speech
about 2U minutes long, and I don't
think J ever heard as many good ideas
and as much genuine eloquence proceed
from any speaker in the same
length of time, lie could luirdly speak
I for the continued applause which
j greeted nearly every sentence.
| _;.l'inner was annouceu ami the crowd
I at once proceeded to the place of eat;ing
and fell to work, and in a short
! half hour nothing was to he seen ol
j the vast amount of good things, but a
few crumbs, and empty tables, but in
place thereof was to he seen the best
matured crowd of well filled Democrats
in America. Thus passed one ol
the grandest meetings Lowndesvillt
ever had or ever will enjoy.
G it a so kr Sam.
Mr. W. A. Lee has severed his connection
with the Abbeville 1'rens ami
JJannvr, and our friend, Mr Hugh Wiljsou,
assumes entire-control of that able
journal. Success to the Press a no
Banner.?SjHii'taiilurr/ Ifcrtdd.
Interesting Letter.
COKK3HURV, S. 0., |
August liSth, IS7G. /
; MR. ]Ir<m WILSON :
j Sir? Congratulating you on your
promotion to tlie entire control of the
organ Chat lias been so faithful to the
I public interests of the country, and
j shed so much lustre on the press of
i the old banner District of our .State.
{I propose giving you a hurried sketch i
| of the agricultural condition of a porjtion
of said District. Everywhere
j from Cokesbury, via Greenwood,
! New Market, Ninety-Six, White Hall,!
[Chiles Cross Koads, Bordeaux to the
I banks of the Savannah, and back!
through the Flat Woods, via Oal-j
I houn's Mills on through to Abbevillej
j Court House, has the Great Giver of J
jail good, manifested his goodness, and
I bounty to our people, covering that
I vast area of country, with the most;
' luxurient crops. Reports say the
! Western part of the District is equally
fortunate. Everywhere cheerful
j hearts are loud in thanks to the Great
Promoter of these blessings, and
along with it the welkin rings with
on? universal and fervent shout?our
country is free again.
Political sunshine witn its gemai
'and exliiUniting influence, 1ms enter!
oil the hearts of our countrymen, so
; long stagnant with the black waters of
corruption and oppression, and is converting
the poisonous weeds and deposits
of the overflow into a fertility
I and strength, that is to place the old
Carolina commonwealth on tho basis
!of the Calhoun and McDulIie standard
of purity. In fact we predict a fuI
ture more brilliant than tho ante bellum
times, on the the theory and principal
that a person is better prepared
to appreciate health, after a hard spell
of sickness, and will do more to promote
it, and also being puked and
purged by the most drastic medicines,
and appliances, he re-enters life's duties
a new man with redoubled energies
and determination. So with Governments.
With Tilden and Henidricks
at the National mast head, and
j Hampton and Simpson on the wateh
tower of the old ship of State, our
journey onward and upward will be
'one of unintcrupted progress and safet}',
and we will be better prepared to
make good the Great Haven, to which
we are drifting, and be met by the
I Great King of Kings with a hearty
j well done.
Now Mr. Editor, as our worthy
friend and citizen, Col. W. K. Bradley,
whose hospitality and kindness isonly
equaled by his patriotism and firmness,
has seen flt to challenge the different
Granges for competition in the
I greatest number of agricultural pro-j
{ducts and nome industries tu uu i-ahibitedatthe
next Fair, we in modjest
emulation of the same spirit, make
the following challenge, viz., that our
I Grange (Cokcsbury) will wager a bale
j of cotton (4(>(l lbs) that wc cau beat tiie!
I best one hundred acres of cotton on J
jany one plantation in the District, j
J and another bale (-100 lbs) that we can j
beat the best sixty acres of corn audi
fifty acres of peas* both cereals cover-1
ing the same land. Competitors will;
| please notify Secretary Cokesburyj
Orange, and we propose a committee
| from a disinterested Grange to exam
ine the crops, and act as umpires?j
contestants to abide their decision.;
We forgot to state that the cereal crop, j
must be upland. The cotton may be!
(either upland or bottom.
This crop is the property of Mr. J. j
A. Ellis one mile below Hodges De-!
pot. Old and truthful planters, who!
have seen crops on lied lliver bottoms,!
and beyond, in Texas, say they never j
Isawthe equal of this one, ami it is
generally conceded that the" hundred j
acres we propose to risk in tho enter-!
prise, will make one hundred bales'
Some acres will make two bales anil J
over, and that the corn land will aver-!
j ago twenty bushels per acre, and an!
(equal quantity of peas?-but for fear of!
discouragement we will not enlarge,
but in behalf of Cokesbury Orange in|
vite competition.
! Mr. Ellis is one of our most eneiget:
ic planters, and potriotic citizeu, who
I is fully alive to the great duties of the
day. A Mkmuku of Ex. Com.
j Appointments.
Tioojrs ok Executive Commitfer, I
i DEMOCRATIC 1'AIITY OKSOUTJI C AUDI*
IX A,
CoLUMlilA, August 2.1, 1S7G.
I The following list of appointments
| are made for General Wade Hampton j
'and the nominees on the State election j
j ticket:
I Anderson, September 2.
! Walhalla, September 4.
Pickens, September 5.
Greenville. September 7.
j S'parUinburg, September 9.
i Union, September 11.
Laurens, .September 1,1.
Newberry, September 14.
Abbeville, September 1U.
I The county chairman, respectfully,
I are requested to make the necessary
arrangements in accordance with the
above programme.
The appointments for the remain!
ing counties will bo made in due time.
A. C. Haskkll, Chairman.
I
<<?
A CARD.
! Editor Press and Banner:
Si u:?A rumor was current on the
streets Monday, that in the cast: of the
j State vs. Major James L. White for asisault
and battery, that/wscdmy injluI
ciicc (?) with Judire Cook ayainsl Major
! White! This is a premeditated mati\cious
falsehood, has been told for a
' purpose, and may yet be traced to the
author. From our first meeting in
1S'J4, when I divided my bed, and ra:
tiunn with and obtained for hint a fur:
lough, (he was an entire stranger, but
iu wounded soldier,) no two men have
ibeen better friends, aud no one felt
more keenly than I the intended hu|
miliation of the verdict in the above
I case; nor, according to tho obligation,
j (lid more 10 relieve hum.
My friends will do me a kindness in
I giving me information of any other
falsehood that may be in circulation,
and I would advise my enemies to
I tell a few more of this hind if they
! wish to do me a service. "I am that I
jam." J. b\ C. DuiJIiE.
?2 August, 187(5.
Card of Tlianks*
{ Friends and Fellow Citizens :
! It is with feelings from my in must
soul, tlmtf take this method of returnling
my heartfelt thanks for your kind
I and generous support in the late nomi
iuation, and would add that my heart,
my strength and my life would ever
! be a willing sacrifice to the cause for
which we are now strugling; and 1
do trust that the burning zeal that is
now manifest throughout our county
and State will continue to wax warmer
and stronger, until the anxious climax
: the 7th of Nov. when we will
be awarded a more glorious victory
iliiH liiatfirv cvpr iw'rmled in our land.
Respectfully,
E. Cowan, j
Help for the Unfortunate.
Nixktv-Six, S. C., Aug. 28, 1876.
Editor J'rcsH and Banner:
I suppose it is generally known that
one of our men from the Donaldsville
section ha?l his horse killed at Abbeville
on Tuesday, ii-'d. We hoar that
I lie is not ahlu to buy another. 1
think our clubs shoulil raise money
I enough to get him one. Five dollars
i from each one of our clubs will enable
i him to purchase another. Ninety-Six
islands ready with her part.
Respectfully,
T. L. MOORE.
A C'AItD.
: Thanking my many friends for their
flattering support at the lute primary
election, unsolicited by me, 1 would
I respectfully'withdraw my name as
I candidate for County oniimissioiiur m
c favor of my friend It. A. McCuslan,
, who is worthy of and in every way
well qualified for the otlice.
JOHN K BRADLEY.
II Abbeville Branch Railroad Schedule
?i
Leave Abbeville 10 00 a ni
) Arrive at Hodges 11 10 a m
J[Leave Hodges "1 JO j) in
Arrive at Abbeville...... 3 30 p in
A VISIT TO BORDEAUX.
Speeches mid Pic-Nic Followed by
u Delightful Dance.
Editor Pirns atid Manner:
On last Wednesday a party from the
v'iJlage, left town, to attend the PicNic
at Bordeaux on Thursday. We
drove a pair of baulky gray* which
gave us so much trouble at every hill
that we were reminded of those driven
by Mark Twain across the plains,
when in search of gold in the mining
regions of Nevada. We spent that
night with Mr. J. ?S. Britt, who is one
of the most successful farmers in the
county, lie makes all of his own provisions
at home and has around him
all the luxuries which the country affords.
He seems always glad to see
his friends and makes them spend
their time so pleasantly and comforta
Diy intii mey are anxiuus iu rvpuut luc :
visit.
Thursday morning avc wont on to
Liberty where we found a large number
of Iadie.s and gentlemen already
assembled and they continued to come
in until the crowd numbered about
two hundred. We were glad to see
so many ladies present and taking
such an Interest in political affairs.
When we find them so deeply interested
we feel that every man will do his
full duty, and to their influence and
training can be traced all the noble
deeds of patriotism ever performed by
man.
About eleven o'clock the crowd
gathered in front of the stand to hear
the speeches. Professor Hood, of Due
West, was the first introduced, and
made a very line speech of about one
hour's length. Mr. Hood showed himself
well acquainted with the history
of the country. He traced out the
different political parties from the
time of Hamilton and Jefferson to the
present, showing that the Republican
party was the same us thcHamiltonian,
Whig, &c., its principles were the same
and that its tendency was to centralization,
and concluded by showing up
the corruption of the Republican party
for tec years past, and maae n
strong appeal to the negroee to se%rer
their connection with those who bad
mislead them and to unite themselves
with those who were their true friends
and to whom they always went for
assistance and for advice upon every
subject except politics.
Mr. S. C. Cason, of Abbeville,
was next introduced and spoke
about thirty minutes, iu his usual clear
and smoothe style, and was well received.
It was then announced that
a recess of two hours would be allowed
for dinner, and all repaired to the
tables which were heavily laden with
good things. From the interest manifested,
we concluded that this was not
the least attractive feature of the occasion.
After dinner the crowd again assembled
at the stand and were entertained
by speeches from sevenTT" of the
young men present, among whom was
our townsman Mr. T. M. Galphin who
made a very patriotic ana forcible
speech. The speech of Mr. William
Wideman was very enthusiastic and
amusing, and seemed to take better
than any speech of the afternoon. In
comparing Hampton and Chamberlain
he said Hampton was a good
-11 r : I .. nmrMU^ no
U1U KUIllJJ ll?/iairf i tU.uu (VUiWii^ uc,
while Chamberlain was a Massachusetts
horse, that we knew very little of.
He did not know how many times he
had been swapped off for running
away with the buggy, but one thing
we did know he would slip tho bridle.
Marshall P. DeBruhl, Esq., made
an excellent speech on the subject of
Labor Reform, and in a convincing
argument showed the necessity of
such an organization, and clearly
proved the advantages to be derived
from such associations.
Late in the afternoon the crowd dispersed
and we went to the house of
Mr. Mcintosh where we had been invited
to attend a party that night.
Georgia was well represented by some
of her fairest daughters who were visiting
Mrs. Mcintosh. We have never
enjoyed a party more. The evening
was spent almost entirely in dancing.
The floor was crowded in every sett,
and those who were so unfortunate as
to be left out found it an excellent opportunity
for promenading in the piazza
and enjoying the pleasant conversation.
The writer himself when informed
by one of our party that it was time
to leave was sitting 011 the banister
where lie could have very willingly
remained until morning.
It was about two o'clock when we
left for Mr. Cade's, where we were to
spend the night, but we soon began to
fear we would not reach there before
inorninir. for when we trot to a branch
with a little hill on the' opposite side
liie "grays" stopped again. Some one
behind us anxious to get on called to
us to push, to which Mr. W., wheat
this time had his anger pretty well
raised, replied, "Push, the Devil!"
We finally got started and reached Mr.
Cade's, a distance of three miles.
Here we spcut the balance of the night
very comfortably, and after breakfast
the next day we started home highly
pleased with our trip to Bordeaux, and
soiue of us determined to visit that
section again at no distant day.
X.
Mountain Party of Due West.
The readers of the Press and Banner
are requested to call on Mr. H. M.
Johnson, and learn the particulars of|
rmc vinei/ard which the owner tcok \
pleasure in showing him when in
Walhalla. His experience with a cat
at "St. Nicholas Hotel", near Cashiers
Valley would not bo uninteresting.
The Captain is noted for his politeness,
particularly when in the mountains.
Messrs. A. J. Clinkscales and J. \YV
Haddon were particularly fascinated by
some of the mountain creatures, so
much so that they will visit
the mountains again next summer.
Clinkscales assisted in making tires of
spruce pine, which kind of fuel he no
longer bets on. Mr. Haddon took
pleasure in carrying water when the
party would camp. He now fully
understands the duty of a water carrier.
Mr. McGeo is the champion
deer shooter?waits until the aimnal
gets out of sight before he discharges
his gun ; he is also considered a polite j
hotel keeper?especially by his mountain
party. Plenty of music in the
party?Captain Johnson as leader, hut
unfortunatly he knew only one song,
"I'll never see my darling an}' more,"
etc., which he will now sing to the
public?and with all ease. Mr. Johnson
expects to spend the summer ofi
1877 at Ctesar's Head, and will rent
Mr. MeUee's hotel for the family.
ONE OF THE PARTY.
Circular.
Rooms of Executive Committee,
djsmuckattc PAKTY ok south Cak- i
oijxa,
Columbia, August 23, 1S7G.
The Executive Committee, in view
of the request made of the Republican
party, at recent meetings, for a division
of time in discussing the questions
at issue between the parlies, announce
that we deem it due to the voters to
have a full, fair and free discussion on '
all such occasions, and express our willingness
and readiness to extend the
same right to Republican speakers
whenever they desire a respectful hearing
at our meetings; and, to this end,
we urge the .Democratic party to observe
every decorum and propriety in
attending the meetings of the opposite
party.
The object of the Democratic party
itf peaceful and untrammeled discussion,
that the people may become enlightened
on the issues of the day.
A. C. HaskuMj, Chairman.
A C'AHD.
Editor Prcutt and Jiauncr:
Sin? Your local in reference to my
having said that 1 was "a man of too
much intelligence to be without an of-J
lice," did me injustice. 1 did not sayit,
and 1 am not a candidate for any
office. I am no politician.
Respectfully,
JAMES McCRAVY.
A mniuf IV ISTli.
:
The following gentlemen have been
elected to the ollico of town council in
Anderson: J
For Intcndant ? Win. McGukin,
1SS votes.
For Wardens?John McGrath, 300;
X. K. Sullivan, 293; John It. Cochran,
288; W. F. Barr, 27U.
Mt. Carmel Locnnics.
Mrs. Penncl, who has been sick for
a longtime died two week ago at an
advanced age. She was buried at
Hopewell.
The negroes about Mt. Carmel are
living on peaches and politics.
Mr. P. H. McCelvey, of Calhoun's
Mills, is now in love with some of the
Long Cane ladies. lie wishes that
Sunday would coinc twice a week.
Rev. A. L. Patterson has been
teaching a singing school.
We noticed a very happy couple at
the recent pic nic. From all appearances
he was saying something "soft."
She seemed to think that the weather
was not warm enough to use a fan,
and to get rid of hers, she ate it up.
3 l!\f? Inlin A .QnnH wliiln lm vunfl
H |iU I wuii jvwh 11 iiiiv *?
bathing in the river recently at Calhoun's
Mills came near drowning.
B ?ys who cannot swim should stay
out of deep water.
Mr. Louis Covin is sowing largely
of barley and turnips. He reads the
Prom and Banner.
The pic 11 ic at Clear Spring was a
perfect success. After the speeches
the .young people danced.
The Africans had a Sunday Schoos
cclebrotian at this place last Saturday.
It was a good time to 'raise" cbickenl
and ducks. Oracle.
?
Labor Heforra.
Long Cane Township LaborRe form
Association was called together on
Saturday the 19th by the President It.
Hughs for the purpose of completing
the organization. It was resolved that
the organization shall be the Long
Cane Labor Reform Association No ?
In the absence of the secretary, Samuel
Pressley?C. G. Haddon was requested
to act as Secretary. The committee
on constitution was then called
on to report, which was done by submitting
the Hodges and Abbeville constitutions.
The Secretary was re(iiuiefofl
rv>nH fhr>tn nnrl after Nome
little discussion the Abbeville constitution
was unanimously adopted with
the exception of the time of meeting
which was changed from the second
Thursday of each month to the second
Saturday at 2 p. m. An opportunity
was then given for memberships, and
twenty-one more members enrolled
their names, making a total membership
of lifty or sixty members.
C. G. HAD DON,
Sbckbtary.
Withdrawal.
Mr. W. A. Lee, Editor and part Proprietor
of the Abbeville Press and Banner
has sold his interest in that journal
to his partner, Mr. Hugh Wilson.
Mr. Lee retires from the editorship of
said paper, and Mr. Wilson remains
sole proprietor and assumes editorial
control. Mr. Lee had been connected
as Dart nroDrietor and editor of the
Press and Banner for a period of twenty
years, which position lie filled with
signal success, ability and courtesy.
The Press and Banner, we believe,
is the largest paper in the State, without
exception and enjoys a wide circulation.
Mr. Wilson, the presenteditor
and proprietor, is a man of untiring
energy and of sound business capacity,
wielding a ready and racy pen. May
success attend theout-goingand incoming
editor.?LaurensviUe Herald.
The Abbeville Press and Banner.
W. A. Lee, Esq, has retired from the
editorial management and part ownership
of the Abbeville Press and Banner,
over which he has presided soabiy
for the past twenty years. Mr. Hugli
Wilson, his former partner, assumes
sole control. Under their management
The Press and Banner has had
a useful and prosperous career, and
its improvement during the past year
has been especially marked.?Hews
and Courier.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
WIER'S HOTEL.?A F Pfohl, Salem
North Carolina; R S McCaslan, Norman W.
Smith,Charleston; JW Ramsey, Baltimore;
\V L) Harmon, Mapleton; 0 P Hay, Summervllle;
Dr J T Goodniyn, Fort Motte; O R
Uourne, Greonwood S. C.
ALSTON HOUSE.?A II Taegart, Dry
Grove; J McNeil, Little River; J KMcCracken,
Savannah River; >1 H Marcy, Itoston; R
Ross, Af;ent Journal Commerce, Charleston ;
Mercer Browne, Raltlmore; Julius Pr.tfocs,
Atlanta; J T. McDlll, Lowndesville; E Connor,
Cokesbury; Rev W F Frlersou, Anderson.
' CONSIGNEES.
EXPRESS.?S 0 Browne, D B Smith, W
Rosenborg, J H Titus, Miss North, Leon
Feray, Miss Annie T Connor, Rev John
Kershaw, R W Cannon, Rev E R Miles, Geo F
E Wlnck, J II Knox, IIII McCaslan.
FREIGHT.-D H Smith, \V & J McNeil,
Uradley and Jay, J S Rich, Mrs. M M White,
G A Uousi.'iss and Co., II W Lawson and Co.
Music and the Drama,
THK RIKf.K CLUB WILL OIVK X
U IVA -I U
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT,
TO THE rUBLIC AT
CONCERT HALL.
OJf THE
15th of September.
IT will consist of fino music and the
following standard pieces will bo rendered
in the highest stylo of the modern
theatrical art:
RAISING THE WIND,
BOARDING SCHOOL,
RUNNING THE BLOCKADE.
These selections are the finest ever
brought on the stago at this place.
THE PURPOSE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT
IS TO UNIFORM THE
CLUB.
An.Mi8.SON?50 Cents. Children?2o
Cents.
C&" TICKETS on sale at Parker &
Pcrrin't Drxiq Store,
August 30. l'OTG, tf.
NOTICE.
LOST, strayed or stolon from tho undersigned
at Abbeville C. II., on
yesterday afternoon, One Light Colored
Sorrel Jiorse, about MJ hands high, with
front and rear Feet on right side White,
and a very large Sear on leftside, a little
in front of his left hank, and a narrow
lilazc in his face. In good eondition and
appears to be about 8 or "J years old.
Any information concerning the above
described Horse, will be gratefnlly received
and rewarded bv
W. D. GALLAIIAUGHER.
Abbeville C. Ji., S. C.
August 22. 1S70.
NOTICE.
AX election for Intendant anil Wardens
for the town of Abbeville will
be held in the Court House on Monday
the eleventh day of September next from
six o'clock in tho morning until six
o'clock in tho afternoon when, the polls
shall be closed, tho managers shall immediately
thereafter count the votes and proclaim'the
election, liy order of Council,
It. JONES, Intendant.
Managers?J. T. Robertson, J. M.
Oambcell, Samuel .lolinson.
August 30, 1.S70, Id.
A CARD.
Editor Press mitl Banner;
1 havobeen tol<l that it is waid by some
persons in certain parts of this County,
"thai T do not want the ofliee of Judge
of l'robato" for which I have been
named by several of the Township clubs.
Please contradict such a statement, and
say that r will be very grateful to every
body who will help me to the ofliee.
WILLIAM LULL.
August 14,1S76.
The Edgefield Advertiser.
One Dollar for Six Mouths.
CAMPAIGN HATES.
Address, "The Advertiser,"
Edgefield, ft. C.
Augunt ,r:o 1S7G, tf
PROTECT YOUR BUILDINGS
which may bo done with one-fourth the
usual expense, by using our
PATENT SLATE PAINT,
mixed ready for use.
Fire-proof, Water proof Durable, Economical,
and Ornamental.
A roof may be covered with a very
cheap shingle, and by application of this
slate be made to last from 20 to 25 yoara.
Old roofs can be patched and coated, looking
much better, and lasting longer than
new shingled without tho slate, for
One-Third the Cost of ReshingliDg.
The expense of slating new shingles is
only about tho cost of simply laying them.
Tho paint is fire-proof against sparks
or flying embers, as may be easily tested
by any one.
IT STOPS EVERY LEAK.
and for tin or iron has no equal, as it expands
by heat, contracts by cold, and
never cracks nor scales. Itoofs covered
with Tar Sheathing Felt can bo made
water-tight at a small expense, and preserved
for many years.
This Slate Paint Is
EXTREMELY CHEAP.
Two gallons will cover a hundred square
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felt, matched boards, or uny smooth surface,
from two quarts to one gallon art
required to 100 square feet of surface, and
although the paint is a heavy body it is
easily applied with a brush.
No Tar is used in this Composition,
therefore it neither cracks in Winter, nor
runs in Summer.
On decayed shingles it fills up the holes
and pores, and gives a new substantial
roof that will last for years. Curled or
warped shingles it brings to their places,
and keeps them there. It fills up oil
holes in felt roofs, stops the leaks?and
although a slow dryer, rain does not affect
it a few hours after applying. As
nearly all paints that are black contain
tar, be sure you obtain our genuine article,
which (for single roofs) is
CHOCOLATE COLOR,
when first applied, changing in a month
to a uuiform slate color, ana is to all intents
and purposes slate. On
TIN ROOFS
our red color is usually preferred, a*
one coat is eaual to five of any ordinary
paint. For
BRICK WALLS
our bright red is the only reliabie Slate
Paint ever introduced that will effectually
prevent dampness from penetrating and
discoloring the plaster.
Those paints are also largely used on
out-houses and fences, or as a priming
coat on fine buildings.
Our only colors are Charcolate, Red,
Bright Ked, and Orange.
NEW YORK CASH PRICE LIST5
Gallons, can and box ?5 50
10 " keg 9 50
20 " half barrel 10 0(J
40 " one barrel 30 00
We have in stock, of our own manufacture
roofing materials, Ac., at the following
prices:
1000 rolls extra Rubber Roofingat 3 cents
per square foot. (Or we will furnish Rubber
Rooling, Nails, Caps, aud Slate Paint
for an entire new roof, at 41 cents per
suuare foot.)
2000 rolls 2-ply Tarred Roofing Felt, at
13 cents per square foot.
3000 rolls 8-ply Tarred Roofing Felt, at
24 cents nor twiuaro foot.
i 200 rolls Tarred Sheathing*, at J cent
per square foot.
5000 gallons tine Enomal Paint, mixed
! ready tor use, on inside or outside work,
at $2* per gallon.
All orders must be accompanied with
the money, except from well-known parties,
who will be drawn on at sight, with
Bill of Lading attached.
No Goods Shipped C. 0. D.
Sample orders solicited.
N. t SLATE PAINT COMPANY,
102 A 104 maiden, New York.
August 30, 1876, 3m.
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate Court?Citation for Letters of
Administration.
BY THOMAS B. MILFORD, Esq.,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, G. F. Itoss. ha*
made suit to me, to grant him
Letters of Administration of the Estate
and effect of Thomas Ross late ol
Ahhovillft Cniintv. denp/med.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred
and creditoi'9 of the said Thomas Robs
deceased, that they be aud appear before
me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Abbeville C. H., on the 13th
day of September next after publication
hereo'f, at 11 o'clock in tne forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should
r.ot be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
twenty-eight day of August in
the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six
and in the one hundred
and first year of American Independence.
Published on the 30th day of August
and on the 6th day of September
1S7G in the Abbeville Press and Bail'
ncr and on the Court House door for
the time required by law.
THOMAS B. MILFORD,
JUDOE OF PROBATE.
August 30, 1876, 2t.
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate Court?Citation for Letters of
Administration.
BY THOMAS B. MILFORD, Esq.,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, William H. Shives
has made suit to me, to grant
him Letters.of Administration of the
Estate and effects of Ceasar Shives
late of Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and siugular the kindred
and Creditors of ihe said Ceasar
Shives deceased, that they be and apEear,
before me, in the Court of Proate,
to be held at Abbeville C. H., on
the 14th day of September next after
publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the
lorenoon, to show *ause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
twenty-ninth day of August in
the year of our Lord one thouS.
L. sand eight hundred and seventysix
and in the cne hundred and
first year of American Indpcndence.
Published ou the 30th day of August
and on the 6th day of September
1870 in the Abbeville frees and Banner
and on the Court House door for
the time required by law.
THOMAS 13. MILFORD.
Judge ok Pkobate.
August 30, 1876, 2t.
Tie Slate of Ml Carolina,'
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate Court?Citation for letters of
Administration.
By THOMAS B. MILFORD Esq.,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Elisabeth P.
Kennedy has made suit to
me, to grant her Letters of Administration
of the Estate and effects of
Frederick Schmidt late of Abbeville
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V/UUIItJ', UUUCiWCU.
These ure therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the eaid Frederick
Schmidt decayed, tbat they be and appear,
before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Abbeville C. H., on
the lifth day of September next after
publication hereof, after 11 o'clock in
the forenoon,-to show cauae, if any
they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Ciiven nnder my hand and Seal, this
twenty-first day of August in
the year of our Lord one thouL.
S. sand eight hundred and seventy-six
and in the one hundred
and first year of American Independence.
Published on the 23d and 30th, day
of August 1876 in the Abbeville I'rcxs
and Banner and on tho Cniirfr T-ImiRn
door for (lie time required by law.
THOMAS li. MILFORD,
Judge ok Probate.
August 23, 1876, 2t
Greenville Female College.
The rn'xt Hppslon opens September 11th 1876.
with every department completely arranged
under ten Instructors of acknowleged
ability and skill.
Send for last catalogue.
V. H. JUDSON, President.
Greenville H, C
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PROPRIETOR.
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ENGINES AND B01LE&V
Iron and Brass Castings
of all descriptions madoio Order- *i
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I WAS awarded the first prottriam
castings at the State Agricultural anc
Mechanical Society Fairs, held in Columbia,
November, 1871, '72 and '73.
Circular Saw Hills
of all sizes.
Also took tho FIRST PREMIUM at
State Fairs held November, 1871, '72, '71Manufacturer
of
GRIST MILL HONS
of all sizes.)
For male.
Gin Gearing of the following sizes t
9 foot wbeol and pinion - |30 44
10 44 44 - 14 32 00
11 44 44 44 35-00
12 44 44 '4 45 00
14 w 44 44 60 00
With Bolta 90.50 Extra for each set
Anti-friction plates and Balls fer<Cott^a
Press $10.00 ana $12.00 per set.
D. B. SMITH, Agent,
Abbeville, S. C.
Deo. 10, 1875, 35-tf
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OR. JOHN S. THOMPSON,
DENTIST, Offers
his professional services to the citizens
of Abbeville and the surrounding
country. Jt
Office?Over Citizens' Savings Bank,
ABBEVILLE, S. C.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville
PROCEEDING of an eetrav mule
taken up in the streets of Abbei/itlo
S f!_ hv nn<> Alfrrd Butler, and
returned to me as an officer of the
law, to be appraised as prescribed by
law?made and!providea in such cases.
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Lowndenvillb, S. C., Aug. 9th, '76.
Editor Press and Banner :
There will be a public meoting of the
Lowndesville lAbor Reform Association
J n 4I? iMnli T nnnuUirllla on
j UI1U i/VlilUt'lttUU V.1UU dV AiVTr If
Saturday, the 26th inst. OMk JtsQowan,
Colonels Aiken, Thomson and Cothran
{are expwted to be present to addreas the
meeting. .
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