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1 'aiuMMHaiaaMa The Press- and Banner Ai5IiEVILX.U, S. C. BY Kl'GU WILSON. Wednesday, August 1,1S77. 1 1 i a, 1 Ykrms?Twe 1 ? 1:m ;i year, in advano or Two i)ol!st: ? ;stji: i-'.l' y Ctu'.s, ii' pay Tneut : < (it*.'aye-1. " x AuVKurtsKMicsTs will bp inserted a , the rate of Ont* l)?Ji!iv p"r ineh for th first insertion and l-'i.'y (,'ents for earl subsequent inse.ti hi. tirearly reduce ! rs ?* will be piven t those who advt'rcjs"' by t;k? quarter or b; the year. All obituary no'io-x, *: 'bates of respoc) and other matter of a personal or privat nature will be lor at the usua advertising; rates. Nothing which may be written in mal ice shall appear in these column.-* at an pncc. Our Job Department is well siipr.Iietl w':,h material for .To Work, at ill our H'S-vljueut of now jo type is a* mid can bo fomul in an country o{Th:e. T-io Prcxir'otoi* is a prat ti?al printer and ? g' ve !>' . ? person: attention i<? i*>:< of work. On work r:.V'>":?l)!y wVh the sain class <?; work oxcniU'-l anywhere, awl i always put at t'je lowest living ra'.es. The New Cous-ty. We are s >-ry to =<>e in the last issue c the -Vincty-Six GnirdUin an article upo: 4h!s subject which cja'ias to he iu repl; lo in, but wiil-h deals more !u unputa Hons 1han i:i av^utucn.'. Wo havu to {nuch^xperione"1 i-i publishing a news paper to ?!1jw oirsslves to forget th .great point at issue u? bo drawn into : side f*sne, to enjrace iu a personal con ti'oyprsy wi.h ;i os'?t.)Pr clitor m whlel nlne-teniiis of toe reuditi^ public take w imore-t. We hate crimination aud re crimination, run! have long since learnei that tiivh nvricies are :ol only uuploadan lnit unprofitable to the rending public Kviden^es of ill temper i'- u<?t any wa; argir.ri' i'.?r.:w >*.n t ;;-.ior;tI!y weakens i rmse rather than'-.l en itiicns it. If ai the (jit'trui m *:\y* v" intimates again* u-t jjcrsomiiy wer? t/iic, it avohM nut ii ?!ie ! decree weaken the arguments o t ie I'rcAs tt/i 1 Banner or suciigJi*?u thosi of the Guardian. Wo wore born and reared in A.bbevilti county. Here we ; .ave toilod *iid laboret iti'l we are content to Ivave our persona character to tiie judgment of this people wo nave r.veu :> nt ie purpo.sc it w< l?:we to quit '.he <!:sc?ion of a pnl>l!< matter o; vital hr.vre?" io our people, ;< Jiirow ilir: v.jk:u ?iny rue to defend ou: i IjarK';* i. As To j!j"ivris oml Bvnner it mils Kt.ui'l <">: upon own in*nt3 oi Elements It si-iil r..>t a'..o.v:pt to snc tved by .i ;y btotaur editor. I Ivta b : i i.'.iv cour-i? as ;ia t?dii.or to dis c(turtle ptv< >na! hog-ja hi others, and vn fcliil! not do >;ais*jivts v. l.al wi- advisi others i:"t to do. We iiav?? ho!u.'it convive! ,n< upon tlu subject oi Use propose \ new county, a u wo know no renvris why wo should no express tliem. lids i- a f:co country and wo have .1 jfr&e pross and the publlt or^ auliicioiitly ijtr\iLgen: to judge fo thowstivt-a wi.ioii S> n-L-:. I:' we havx erred and c-.\pr?;?s?rJ Mn>!i? views. w< ask to be corrvc'CcL We "car no contro versy and w!3t riff attempt to deny o Lcr the privilege <>i rOi'utir:^ our arguments which, so far, in tbe main, have not yc be^n auswored. Wjilo according to other! the right to ditt'or w:-:i ti=, w$ siia'.i fear ie-vsly express our own views. The pub lie may rely upon us l'or our convictions Tbo question of a court house a Nluety-Six is not u new <?uo by anj means. The scheme was tried long ago when such men a* Judge Butler, o Edgefield, and Judge Wardlaw, of Ab!vo Vllle, were in the Legislature, ami thes< men, together with their associates, it their wisdom, put a qu'.eius upon it then There is one point made by the Guard ian very prominent, against which w< must protect most earnestly and that ii the idea expressed in various ways that no one ha# any interest or right tc have nn opinion uj)on the subjcct, but tfo people of theproposed new county. Then never was u greater mistake than this It is a fundamental error. The questior Is not exclusively a N;ne'3'-Six question but it is an Abbevijle question, indeed t South Carolina que-tiou, which concern! the whole S::ite. Tin- Constitution of the State has regulated and liuiiivd tho formation of now conni-iv*, ftmi no new conn:y cun he formed ex.<.epfc by tht Legislature rep wilting the whole Mate The interest of the immediate locality jnay bo more init nsoly elTVcted, but every citizen of the S;.v.e is interested in a*very inch of the soli uf the s.me?largely interested in every municipal subdivision of iho territory of the Suue. We are opposed on principle, und in tht interest of good gowruaiem, to sub-dividing the State into 1<? many small counties. We tliinlc we can sustain thif proposition by at leiist pi*o d(>zen goo<] reasons, every one of which toucl; the general welfaie, and many ofwhict have already been referred to iu those columns. Our great, sinier Siateof (Jeorgii lian sulferod greatly by checkering her ter riwry oy too many zvt.au countics, ana oik of the grsatou tr-mole* isow before the t>Ute Convention in session a:. Allana, is to a!ovise some moans by which thf number .of her SmMiorsa-.til Ilcnroscntafives uiri.v bo reduced. TJ?e increase o: ^5 ;naloi? w ;i-? < wng to ;ho g-oat r.umbei <>f small couullt's, r.;o (Jo.uva! Aasom lily of C la ?r i ia-'ge. \V< have in >ur?lii Carolina i; isuitieicn fiuuiU-r ol' houai<?;>, w.iiiu thy Low or House i > omj'JvM of otto liun ?lred ami tv.cary-iwar win-: eighty nifOibe.-i vouii do our worl equally u.h well and \t 'ieal dioajK'r If wo givo tiio j?oo,)-o <'i Ninety-Six ; 'Court Huus-,* thero Ri'e ].?or..a do/.ei other towii> in iholiiaiv who will clain the same. Wo aio oppose*! to Tuuiiiatirig th ey metrical ami glorious '-'-l county o Abbeville?which lies i?c:\: .y square be tween tho AnUon-nn :\i9, t.v Kdge?el< Vino, and fh'3 Savannah It'.vor on tLu wes nn.l tli/. Coln/ln imrn. ' .k.* r.u' Abbeville county, within her time-lion ored boundaries, has acquired a charade of bor own, of which iuiy pcop:?.- misjh bo proud. This character known to b -.distinguished for law and c.-der, quie:*jn obtrayivo morality u:ul caiiuro, whirl RbQ owes in a largo dogieu.io district as Hoclationaud intercourse, :;nd Ihe aoliclw ity of her good people. We ace opposed to the p:*op.?rod ne\ v--* Counfy because in ma";;:!j :L, t!?o soap tind symet-.y of .ho u.c couniy w: J b <Je#teoycd by J:a\ ing a vAofo qunrter cut oj to ?ctotyiba;e ki nixk.i.g a county whid iTbe - 'mpe'bs* a;:d inoonvenienl |Bss*k^t in S<j'i'i'.'n to all tin nentsN|r<,'.nsv Lave ; iiil3 i rrltory v ^ mai li di< iugu'shc-d in s< old Abhr vill", a loin au( /of her To: ?ncr so'.". to/mora (-:<jcot'!or.? -o tin y, nor.c of winch arc self j?lv? any u/:'.Ladnc.-'.s to thi ? Gttfirdian, ufiy good citi / \ local it y?rl'-h uol on.'3' ii is and good c'.izena, but ricl ' yCpioun iiai.ri.':u' and liistoric as v? > i Fence Pic Nic. _ | Last Friday, in company with thobachj elor editor of the Medium, Ave attended to. ' the foncw pie nic, at MeAdam's Springs, ga near Due West. er W. L. MIL1.KR, ESQ., uj j acted a* chairman, and at twelve o'clock t-i< j in a few appropriate remarks announced ^ . j the objei t of the meeting to be the discus- tb sion oi*the new fence law, and adverted e in a very pleasing manner to the many al pleasant associations connected with this delightfully shaded grove and its never th failing fountain of sparkling water. Just ,e one year ago to day the first political ar 11 meeting in this vicinity was held here. A* That memorable campaign had brought ^ ? us such magnificent victories as had so- P{ y cured to us political freedom from Radi- C( cal dominion and spoliation. Resting tli > upon our laurels we are here to-day to l* discuss a question affecting our material Tl 11 prosperity as an agricultural people. Ho t I might even go farther and say it affects ki " the material prosperity of overy branch y j of domestic industry, as the farms were the fountain head of all our wealth. P1 h( I'KU*'? >Y1LL1A.\1 IIUUU, }| | ono of Abbeville's honored Reprcsonta- ^ v | tives in the Slate Legislature, was then [T :- introduced, and all wore eager to hear his to l' first utterances, as it was not at that time 0 understood whether he favored the law g] s! or not. Mr. Hood is a good speaker, aj j and always goes for the bottom facts and v 2 | never fails to produce an array of convinc- ^ ling arguments, to strengthen any posi- fa if tion he may take. He spoke somewhat th n as follows: 03 y IIo was as willing to express his views upon matters affecting our material prosnerify as he had been to express hispolit- ??> 0 leal convictions in the recent exciting - campaign?a canvass which was fraught e with so many important results to us as a ~ State and as a people. Now that Hampton had safely guided the ship of State into a haven of rest and security, it was li time to turn our attention to recuperating D our broken fortunes, and to relieve the farmer of everv obstacle in the way of his P* prosperity, lie was glad to see the poo- gi 3 pie taking an interest in this question, as it was evidence of a progressive spirit. It ,' is now an admitted fact that a change in 8r: ' our fence law is necessary, and at present su y it is only a question of time, as to when it \ a shall tako place. We are told in 11 Holy Writ " that "a prudent man l" f j fo resect h the evil." Shall we bo 11 less wise and await tho inevitable * until our forests are felled, or shall fI we act with greater wisdom and avoid ,, j tl>e "evil which shall befall us in af the latter days'' if we fail to save the , remnant of our forests for other and b more imperative demands than fence j building. fn , The manufacturies of the present day are an immense drain upon our finest tim* bers, and if we are not cautious in lius- 11 i banding our almost exhausted resources in . this branch of industry in a few years hr will be eriopled and the price of all J our ag-icultural implements greatly en- ? r lianced. Already the demand for wal- th nut, poplar and chestnut for the manu, facturo of furniture is in excess of the * supply. Tho demand for hickory in the r manufacture of handles can scarcely be - supplied, while the oak and pine timber ^ * for the erection of houses, in some sec- fr'; !inns of the State are almost an unknown ea * commodity, except as it is shipped down 3I) a our rivers to the cities, where it is sawed r j I and planed and sent perhaps for bun I drcds of uiilos by rail to these destitute er localities. lo 'i | Our carriage, bnggv and wagon matei rials come to us from beyond tho Aliegha- y i ny Mountains, while many of the rail- <j( voads find i: diliicult to buy timber fitted an 1 even for crossties. The waste and de: struction of timber to build fcnces cannot j). r always go 011. Il' \v? have not the wis- pa ' Juni * to" make a virtue of necessity, we will find a print at 110 distant day be- pj ' yo:;d which wo cannot go. Let us'then - i take Lime bv the forelock and save that m J which is more valuable than the golden re sands of California or tho hidden treas- 0f ;;res of the mountains of Nevada. w t Our county has a glorious outlook for , her future * prosperity. Wo have the most salubrious climate in the world, ' while our soil is susceptible of produc- ar -1 in? the most varied and profitable crops . in America. We can work every day m fr . the year, while our Northern brethren p( j are, 'during the winter months, lock* j ?'d in ice and snow. These advan- er ,! (ages 'added to a good and economif cal government will bring immigrants, and our own population will increase until wo shall prosper as the green bay tree, g* ? With su'-h prospects beforo us, with the i certain demand by an increased popula- k: | tion in the future l'or all kinds of timber * i for useful purposes, is it less than crimi- e(j nal to wantonly destroy a single monarch se i of the forest, to make a hideous-looking (jj j zig zig fence ? fr Mr. Ilood then went into an elaborate ' J argument to show that the rain fall was j very materiall}r afl'ected and the regulari- e, ? ty of our seasons ruined by the destruc- Hj j tionof the timber, and read various ex- ^i tracts frojn scientific gentlemen on this * subject, amoug others from Maj. Wood- ej i ward's address which we published a few ( weeks ago, and which we know all the c< ' readers of the Press and Banner have carefully read and laid away for future to ? reference. th * At the conclusion of Mr. Hood's re- ce marks which wore most attentively lis- ^ 'jtoned to by all preseut, the chairman 'jnext introduced REV. .T. N. YOUNG L' t i who, (lie chairman said, was distinguished ro ! alike for his high literary attainments &$ i we!! as for his sagacity and wisdom to flr . I give direction to the proper conduct of Bj Ithe practical duties of every day life, gc , j ilo was suro the speaker would instruct [ and entertain his hearers. Mr. Young flf spoke somewhat as follows: tr I The poor and the rich are alike inter- eh esled in the prosperity of the country. W < ! One clnsss is necessarily dependent upon .m ijtbo other. The poor man is as much , a fleeted by the destruction of the forest A.1 |and the erection of fences as the rich R< ' j man. The common field hand most hi ' j generally did tho work and bore the heat tk . j?nd burthen of the day without much, if to J any, remuneration. The farmer generally ai ' | managed to get his colored laborers to do B. ' j this hardest of all work for the very least ni } |compensation. If to fence the stock took bl ,! /ewer rails ilian to fence the crop it was od j iust so much saved in timber and labor, eci "iThc poor man need not have fears as to f pasturage for his cattle. It would bo to m r the interest of the landowner to furnish fo I fenced pastures as they now furnish th ! fenced fields for cultivation. The wealth ni ; | of the country consists in capital and ri: i: labor. Each is equally dependent upon .! the other. The laborer will work for the jinan who'can furnish him the best " J pastures, and the man who neglects to 1 j furnish pastures will be left without . ; j tenants. By doing awav with our fences , I wo will be better able during tho winter "! to prepare lands for tho crops, and as a j\u 1; consequence, will have larger crops and t,J J j be able to pay more for labor. How "I i i inaiiv laborers present have had water . traps to fix up after the nicks had been n' { washed away, and how many have ever ?f e t;oi any pay for this disagreeable work? t'j How many present have buttered serious Je .; damage to their crops by the depredations J.n , j of soniebody's old cow or hog? Many ,.J i farmers aro now plowing poor ground t because they have not the rails to fence b< their better lands, and many small farms P} of this country are comparatively worth- A less because thore is no timber on it to ?' r fence it. J 1 1 DR. JOIIN A. ROBINSON, yj e ,i prominent citizen of the Hog Skin m - neighborhood, was called upon and made t a few impromptu remarks. He believed ni ' hat there wore advantages and disadvan- fe laj:es in the proposed fence law, and upon hi - comparing them he was not sure that the sn public would be benefitted more than it u .. would be injured by the change. He w thought if the whole county adopted the a e law that there would be less objection to L e it, than when adonted bv a township here se j and there. He closed by saying that he at , would voto "no" straightout. This al I closed the speaking for the day. T k THE DANCE b; B took place in the afternoon at the resi- jV II donee of Mr. Robert McAdams, where all " . who choose to do so, either participated r, or remained a looker on until the length^ " ' cjiing shadows warned them that the fr 1 close of the dav was approaching. Mr. " Allen J. McAdatns furnished excellent " e music for the occasion. 1 We give the above merely as sugges- cj L. :ive of what the speakers may have said. d< - It is but fair to state that they did not 1 furnish any notes of their remarks. If J * j wo have done either injustice, wo crave^ R) their forgiveness. pi The Match Gnmc. ft We take from the Elbcrton Gazette the j llowing extract in reference to the last c .me of base ball at this place. ( It is difficult to particularize where the 1 itire club played as well as did tho Kesute, but we cannot refrain from men- 1 >ning favorably Messrs. Willie Parker, ugene DuPre,' Thomas Cothran, and e gallant Captain W. C. McGowan. Captain Waller is an excelleut umpire, id gave general satisfaction. On Friday evening music was made by e band on the square, and at night the >ys were invited to a hop and a walk _ ouhd at tho academy, where tho hours ;ted away in ecstatic delight. Here the \ oorgia gallant and Carolina belle trip- < 3d the light fantastic to their hearts' < intent, and the boys, seeming to forget < icir defoat, entered into the pastimoj ith a spirit and grace not unbecoming. t lio ladies appeared their sweotest and j ith a facinating style that was simply j illing, favored the'Georgians to an ex- j nt that our boys in time to come will ] sver forget the cleverness of those j right-eyed, ruby-lipped girls in their aur of defeat. * ] Certain it is that the towns of Abbelle and Elberton arc nearer together now ' tan before the series of games, and we i ust the social intercourse may continue i ' be as pleasant as it is at present. i We reached home about dark Saturday i :ening, and were welcomed back with reat pleasure. It is said Elberton i jpeared lifeless without u.i, and ' mile we wore teased considera- ' !y for our overwhelming deieat, o find sweet consolation in tho i ct that we had a "monstrous" good time i iat in a sonse tends to ameliorate or I lolify tho unpleasant feeling attendant pon a defeat. With one voice the whole l irty declares tho poople of Abboville as ' ever as folks are made, and shout . rhree cheers for the rodcemed ralmetto ;ate." + The War. During the past weok the Russians have , lined a signal victory over the Turks in issing tho Bolkans. Having passod this eat mountain barrier, it seems that it is 1 lly a question of time as to when Conanople will fhll, unless England or i mo of tho other powers interferes. In sia Minor tho Turks seern to be getting , o better of their adversaries. The Great Railroad Strike. m t-?_ ?Knn nKrvti* ai.tvd/l a/1 1 111 a JIJMincUUUii aurwub ouu3iuouf ter having done great damage In the ; istruction of much valuable property id Interrupting the transportation of eights on several of the most important ( ilways of the North and Northwest, ^e strikers, we think, have gained nothg. We are glad that no Southerners , ive been engagod in this disreputable bellion against the peace and dignity of e country. The Work of Investigation. The Democratic committee appointed r the last Legislature to investigate the ;iud of former State ollicials are unrtliing a deal of rascality and have read consternation among the ranks of epublican ex-oflicials. 1. C. P. Leslie, the land commission, snuffed danger iu the breeze and left ng ago. 2. Atler Leslie, J. Harvey Jones and E. . . Glover, carpet-bag legislators of 1 eorgetown foresaw the wrath to come, id iled. 3. On the night of the 11th of May, miel H. Chamberlain took liia deirture for New York. 4. On the 13th B. F. Whittemore, de- 1 irted for his home in Massachusetts. 1 5. L. Cass Carpenter, ex-Congress- < an and ex-Revenue Collector, was ar- 1 sted on the 28th of June at the instance < the Investigating Committee, charged ' ith forgery, and is now out on bail 1 vaiting trial. < G. J. J. Wright, a Pennsylvania negro, ! ssociato Justice, has been impeached, 1 id now awaits trial. 7. Y. J. P. Owens, cx-State Senator ' t?m Laurens, has mysteriously disap- 1 >ared. 1 ? V Q/?/v4t #Vv*? fnrA a (~lr\TT? 1 nor of this Slate, is visiting elsewhere. 1 9. F. L. Cardozo, bailod in the sum of 1 0,000, has disappeared. { 10. Henry E. Hayne, has also fled the ato. 11. R. H. Gleaves has fled no one lows whither.. 12. On the 25th instant, S. J. Lee, color- ' [, ex-Speaker or the House of Repre- 1 ntatives and Solicitor of the Second rcuit, was arrested, charged with the 1 uudulent issue of pay certificates, and ! raits trial. 1 13. On the same day ex-Governor and I :-Speaker F. J. Moses was arrested on a 1 milar charge, and conveyed to Colum- 1 h, where he awaits trial. 1 14. On the 25th, A. O. Jones, colored, ' :-Clerk of the House, was arrested on a ' large of fraud and perjury, and taken to | >lumbia, where he is awaiting trial. 15. O. W. Montgomery, ex-State Sena- 1 r, is under arrest and awaiting trial on 1 e charge of fraudulently issuing pay j rtiticates. 16. Josephus Woodruff, ex-Clerk of 1 e Senate lias beon arrested. The charg- 1 against him are complex. < 17. Ex-Judce and ex-Congressman S. J , Hoge, of Onio, has left South Carolina. | IS. David T. C'orbin, has gone to Eu- I pe, and it is asserted that he will not re- ' rn. Those of the old Ring who yet remain e E. W. M. Mackey, speaker of the 1 lyonet House, W. N. Tafl, carpetbag- ( x and State Senator, C. C. Bowen, lerilT of Charleston County, C. W. 1 jttz, ex-Congressman and ex-Solicitor 1 this Circuit, T. C. Dunn, ex-Comp- ' :>ller-General, J. L. Neagle, of Massa- } usetts, ex-Comptroller-General, W. J. . 'hipper, a black carpet-bagger, exomber of the Legislature and would-be ' ulge, W. II. Stone, carpet-bagger, ex- ( ttorney General and member of the ! eturning Board, Robert B. Elliott, 1 ack, carpet-bagger, ex-Speaker and ex- ' mgressman, Jlenry W. Purvis, mulat- : , ex-Adjutant and Innpector-General 1 id memljer of the Returning Board, R, ' , Carpenter, ex-Judge, S. A. Swails. 1 ulatto, State Sonator, Sammy Green, 1 ack, State Senator, Robt. Smalls, color- 1 I, Congressman, and Daddy Cain, colorI, ex-Congressman and preacher. The probability is that of those left any will be, ere long, struck by the Rorm lightning, and in a year from now" ere will hardly bo a vestige left of the ost powerful, unscrupulous and coript Ring that ever oppressed a people. The South and the Strike. Washington, July 2.r>.?The Cabinet | is held daily sessions since Friday last, i id will continue to do so until the nessitv has passed. The President and < e Cabinet "members all express the 1 miion that it will not be wise to relax in p least the vigilant watch over the uters until all opposition to tho railroad ] jerations shall cease. To-day thero was > so brought before the Cabinet the sub- i ut of the anticipated Indian outbreaks 1 . Alaska, in consequence of the with- i awal of the Federal troops. It is be- ] ived that the reports of this matter have ;en much exaggerated in the interest of ; irties who wish tho troops kept in 1 laska for their private gain, but as a i casure of precaution orders were issued 1 iat two of the revenue cutters now on i ie Pacific coast shall be despatched to itka to restore order should the Indians I ,ake any hostile demonstrations. ] A member of the Cabinet, after the ! leeting this afternoon, said the good ef- i cts of President Hayes'Southern policy ] id been remarkably exemplified. Ho i tid if the President, had concluded to I phold Packard and Chamberlain it I ould have necessitated the retention of < considerable number of troops in both ouisiana and South Carolina. In con- i squenceof the disturbances in the North , this time the President would have no l ternative but to remove the troops. 1 heir removal wouiu nave oeen iouoweu y a popular uprising against Packard | id Chamberlain, and the spectacle would l len have been presented of the govern- ] ient having to cope with a rebellion in i le North and a rebellion in the South. ] s it was, the government, for the first l mo since the war, found itself entirely ' ilioved from any fears as to public tran- ] .lility in the South. 1 The President himself feels very much ; leered by this reflection and by the evi- ' 311CW8 wliich have so freoly come from ' ie South of its active sympathy with i is efforts to preservo the peace of the I >untry. The whirligig of timo brings 1 x>ut some strange things. If, as is hap- 1 ily not now anticipate J, the President i ihould be forced to call for volantee: here is no question Lore that the quota he South would bo made up ia au i :redibly short time, and Southern si liers would bo found aiding in putti: lowu a rebellion on Northern Boil. 1 good County Paper?Patent On sides?Pleased Readers?The Augusta Railroad?Corn Crops?Washing Rains, Sic. Editor Press and Banner: Deak Sir:?You deserve the thanks ;he county for publishing one of the b :ouuty papers in tlie State. The Pr vid Banner has no superior and f equals. Your first and fourth pages t tilieti with excellent matter, interesti ind instructive. TLe column on foui page headed "News Items" contai more general news than you get l"r< my other paper. It is in a condom form and you get It all at a glance. J liail to "patent outsides." what diff ence should it make to tlie reading pi lie where you get it printed when it is well done ? I uon't like to speak of yc "editorials" and "locals" for I know y are a very modest man and would i survive the shock, but I would simj #av, in passing, that your manly cou Dn all subjects is generally admir Your correspondents, what shall I t about them ? Let us namo some of the "Granger Sam," "Saluda," "Pro Be Publico," "Tourist," and last but by means the least "Peg." Grangor Sam 1 settled the dog and sheep question, ant completely carried away with the rvawfinti " ".Qaliirin*' finrl 4tI ki UU UtllWU J/ai Bono Publjco" liave given lis uomo teresting and Bensible advice on 1 "Fence" question, and as for "Peg" lias been pegging away for a mon th various subjects, striking "hereditary His main object seems to be the buiidi j{ the Greenwood and Augusta H Road. Wall. Simon, for once you i right. This is the object of all oth( tho fence question and the Ninety-!! county sink into insignificance compai with it. There is not a farmer in Ab ville couuty that will not bo greatly b atitod if said road was built. In my humblo opinion, Abbov Qounty has never had a better prosp for a corn crop. And the beauty of it more corn has been planted thio y than since tho war, our people are g ting tired of l'ar off corn cribs. Cottoi looking well whero it has been worl and if seasons continue a good crop \ be made. "General Green" has been very form ablo this year, but the freodmen hi generally worked well and with a 1 exceptions tho crop will soon be "hr by" in fair order. The Indian llill t White. Hall townships liavo receri beeu visited with several washing ra and in somo places hail. Hoping that we may be blessed \v bountiful crops, that health and pe may still continue and the subscrit list of the "Press and Banner" bo larg augmented, I am yours truly, The Editor Getting on the Wrc OSJa M.? Di.k Mon*. TTnnr 01UC A Akivu iu??u a uv| Should be Allowed to Eat the Poor Man's Crop, Unless he Puts a Big High Fence Around it. Pasture or no Pasture, That is l Question. Editor Press and Banner: Dear Sir:?I regret to find you % your correspondent "Saluda" on what pears to mo to bo, tho wrong Bide of Pence, I should like to have you on Dthor side. With all defferenco I m jay that I prefer to have my lields un< Fence. Saluda speaks of tne decrease itock. If any one wishes to see stock i areaso most beautifully, let the propoi change in the fence law be made. Ho may then kill half of their stock and tl have a9 much as they can feed. Tli that have no pasture may kill all. Sa iu says tho fencing cost more than itock is worth. JBe it so, I think ] stock worth many times tho cost of pairing my* fences. lie says, fence the stock and the country would soon covered with canoand nutricious grasf suppose it should, of what use wouh be with the cattle fenced up all the y< for we have crops growing summer i winter. lie Bpoaks of haltcrine stock luxurient Hats of grass, would not t be a l>ijj job ? I suppose ten men co Lake ten cows to grass in the rnorni water them at noon, bring them bad night every day. Will it pay? I pre jpeaking of the condition of Htock. jays, "They enter upon the winter's en paign in tolerable good condition, and the April following it is barely possi for them to maintain life." Here on ] tie River thev enter upon the wint? campaign in "tolerable" order and w what food wo can givo them thoy got but if wo have to fence them up, I thi it will indeed bo barely possiblo for th to maintain life. Some seem to thi that wo have not timber to make for Of course we aro scarce of big oak tr but we havoflotsof old field pines. T1 make good fence, why not use them, short, it appears to me that the propo ihango is not a necessity here, and I h< the people will know botter than to all it to take plaeo. If thoy don't previ this from becoming law, thoy may like the man that bought the olopha lave a tremendous big fellow on tli linnds, and not know what to do w liiin. Since writing the above Saluda's obj 'Objections removed" has appeal amongst other things he says, the law ?elf provides pasturage for the laborer the plantation he works, All "hunke; [f a man has land to divide with his borers, he can do so. But will ma katm ?nv trv onaro t Mfi cfive thp arr land owner who has "no" land to Bp ;an "easily" arrange with his neighl ind make a common pasture, just so, 1 if hia neighbor has "no" land to up jlthor what will they make it out i Perhaps they will bo situated someth like tho servant girl that was told oi ;ertain occasion that she must make ipology, "Why Misses I got nothing make "it with, no eggs, no butter, nothing?how can I make it? LITTLE RIVEF TIIE OTHER SIDE OF T? QUESTION. The No Fence Law. Editor Prats and Banner: Its firm adherents lavishly hn ?iven vent to their arguments, painl in glowing colors, the good results, I beauties, advantages and economy to derived therefrom, and never lbreshi awing, in tbe least, a particlo of evil tl would inevitably accrue from it oventu ly. Fellow citizens of tho Democrat pause and consider! Advance slov und deliberately in this mattor; rece: it in a political aspect. Count the co leap not in the dark for I believe gr issues are at stake. Lot us be on ( i^uara lest we make a breach in our rani Since tho new regime has been inauj rated in this State peace and quictm have prevailed, prosperity is returni md every indication of a Htill brigh future awaits us. The "old ship" ofyt is riding niajosticallj' and proudly up the unruffled waves, bound to land in liaven ol'safety, provided, noraftobstru ber pathway. I am apprehensive, J Editor, that this proposed fence syste if carried into etl'ect, will impede 1 progress, if not utterly cause her to shipwrecked in the next campaign, think it unfortunate for the Democru that such a change at such an early d af the State's redemption, has been si mitted to the voxpopuli. The "bone a sinew" of our land are non-land-holde ?the class that splits the rails, erect t fences and producers of the soil, and 1h but not least, the herculean power at I ballot box, are bitterly opposed to it? yarding it in a different light to tlu that are in possession of broad acres pasturage. Our clubs consist.mostly non-land-holders, and I predict, if t proposed system is established, seei 'i--'- v."*??,1 ;? Mw.i it., Lllfa Ul 11X31 liavi cu bv/ttujua it, kiwv m?< will bo a "split up" or u rebellion in c party and large accessions will flock 01 to tho Radical party. A htrikk both politics and labor will be tho sequ "United we Btand, divided we fall." would suggest to the voters of the tov ship that are going to vote on it shor (notwithstanding all the good contemp ted) to defer tlio evil day at least fo time by depositing their ballots with 1 negative inscription "no." O. P. H ra, Pic Nic at Liberty--Ma9ic?-Danci --Speechcs--Beaatlful Ladies al- and Handsome Gentlemen? llg A Good Time Generally. Editor Press and Banner; . Itecelvlng 11 pressing invitation to atter ll" p'.cnlc fit Liberty church, Bordeaux towns! on t';e 27th Inst, 1 started the evening be expecting to reach the neighborhood of \ lington that night. Thursday was one of hottest days of the season. When thewr reached that portion of the county, when rain lias fallen lately?extending from < houn's Mills to the Edgefield line?It seei that the rays of the sun came down with ir scorching Intensity. The crops aresuflei f fearfully, and unless rain falls shortly, t ?* will be materially Injured. The writer 8f est a pleasant night at Inc residence of Mr. ess Bride, six miles from Liberty?the p ew where the gathering was to be. ,r? The sun rose above the Eastern horl Friday morning with unusual brlghtm nS not a breath of air was stirring to olf-se rth scorching rays. In company with a squn ins young men and girls ofthe adjoiningcoun }n. we arrived at Liberty About ten o'clock, i found the magnificent grove of oaks near ' school house, full of carriages, buggies vll wagons; these were full to overflowing i hi*, thf* crulliint c/ino ntwl foil* Hancrhtnru r\f lb- deaux. The writer was received by tbe i ao with that brightening of countcnances Arm, rapid grasp oj the hand, which is a ,ur index to a warm heart and true friend, 'ou majority of the ladle* we did not know w lot we arrived, but when wo left their names jly faccs were familiar. The writer has attei: a large uuxnber or pic nlcs, but ha? never , Just such girls and boys as those to be fo eu. in Bordeaux. They met for the purpos <ay enjoyment, and they weredetermlned to! mi It regardless of the heat, and they su?cee The old men?and there wan a large nun prcseut?set around In squads, discussing no fence law and other important question lias the day. Frequently two such men as Ji I is Hussy and 'Squire Ilarmon would c [u_ blades over the lencc law. 'Squire Hari 3ro wou'd remark that he did not sec how u i . wlth.agrain of common sense could vot< in" do away with the old and time honored the torn of fencing In the crops. The J udge? ho Is Just as strong an advocate of the no-fi on l?w?would pour hot shotofthesame kirn ,, to the 'Squire, to the amusemeutof the cri y Wo believe the Judge used the best argum ing and the most condensed loglo; but this tail over balanced by the 'Squire having tbe are Jorlty of the crowd in sympathy with , ? side. ', ' The young people had assembled in six school houte. and, Judging by the soun red violins and shuffling of feet, a suspicions be- <">i would have Jumped to the conclu en. that they were actually dancing. A twelve o'clock Captain Morrah, of 'French Town ltifles" called out "full 1110 The fence question debates were dropped, iect violins ceased playing, the noise cuttlnj is "pigeon wing" stooped and in a few min oap a company 01 imy-uvc young men ' . formed Into ranks. ;ei- The ladles had assembled on thegrovo i lis hearing that certuin gentleman in the ci ced would be called upon to address the m vjlj organized club. The company was mar down to the grove, and after placing i arms in proper position wereaddresse iiQ- Judge Hussy, J Y Jones and Capt . avc Morrah After the speeches the crowd few sembled around the dinner table which, ail dinners in this section, was excellent [ . plentiflil. The crowd scattered about 3 o'c "}a to meet at a social at the resldenco of J itly Husky's ln|the evening, a more approp ins place oould not 1 ave been selected, the r< were suitable the largj and long piazza ,!?], suitable for promenading. The Judge per# well on the violin and Mrs. Hussey exec i*co splendidly upon the piano: they play f ion pieces together that will tempt a fiocedc ely dance. The crowd was neither large or hi Just the size to enjoyithemsclves; those 0 danced could do so; those who wished to whist or other games could do so; those wished to talk love and promenade coult so to their heart's content. It was deel ?ng the mo6t. succesful social the writer ever had the plesure of attending, excep walk around In Elberton. We think A vllle village would do well to take let from the social Georgians in regard to ge up successful socials. The social given ti gallant Georgians when over oh their ball trip resembled the one they gav about as much as a pop gun does th< proved mammoth cannon which takes el hundred pounds of powder to shoot. DON (iUIXO1] tI,e The Baptist in Council. Doxaldsville, R. 0., July' 29,1877.?Pi ant to appointment the Ministers and con's Union of the Abbeville Baptist Assi m,i tion, met at this place; and after slni inu reading of the scriptures and prayer, op- ailled toordor by the moderator. Elde: the Miller. On the call of the roll of the chi the es constituting the Union, the following ?Q? gates responded, to wit: "st Abbeville?T. M. Golphln and J. It. F. son. of Buffalo?B. F. Miller and J. 8. Brltt. de- Damascus?P. H. Adams and II. B. 3 e(i well. ...? Donaldsvllle?G. B. Reed. W. B. Acker 10 E. Barmore, Kobt. Pratt, X, C. Davis an l?n M. Dodson. oao Greenwood?J. II. Sibert. Ju- Horeb?E. Cox, G. M. filbert and J tlm Wldeman. ? Mt. Morlah?T. J. Grlffln and A P. Bur ?>y Ninety-Six?E. S. Hale. rc- The minutes of the last meeting were up anil confirmed. Tlie Moderator annou Ho the following commlttco oil religions ex< es: It. N. Pratt, pastor; G. B. Reed. V . Parmore, W. B. Acker and N. 0. Davis. " 11 Union entered upon the discussion of ?ar, question: "The reciprocal duties of pi ind and people." We were entertained by at in ly, spirited nnd exhaustive address by brr T. M. Galphln, and remarks by Elder I n?^ Pratt. On mo. Ion of Elder R. N. Pratt, vis ng, brethren were Invited to seats In the bod ; at The committee on religious exerclsei ifor ported as follows: That the Union take Tri> eom <lt o'clock, reassemble at 2 P. M., tie adjourn tnIs evening at pleasure; preac m- at cahdlc light this evening by Elder I by Miller. Prayer meeting exercises to-nio bj'u nt 10 o'clock, A. M., conducted by brotlx jt_ II. Wldeman; preaching at 10:% o'clocli , M., by Elder L. Broaddus; mass mectin jr s 2 o'clock. P. M . In behalf of Sunday hcIk ith addresses by Elders B. F. Miller and . fat, Jordan, and brother T. M. Golphln. nir The following commltteo on time, ] nntl "ttt'ed services of the next meeting elP announced: Robt. Pratt, E. S.Hale, IJ mk Maxwell and T. J. Grlffln. ice. On motion, the regular order of busl ees w"" suspended, and the following quo l0V submitted: "The practicability nnd utlll discontinuing Union meetings for the A" pose of allowing ministers to visit dest SOd fields on the 5th Rabhaths." It was disci ipo by brothers R. N. Pratt. E. R. Hale. I ow Pratt and B. F. Miller. After prayer the sn^ Ion took a recess. AFTERNOON. nt The Union reassembled at 2 P. M. ' i' The question as to the "Duty of n Chun , Revival Meetings," was discussed In ver ltu terestlng addresses by brothers B. F. W and R. N. Pratt. ec- On motion It was resolved, "That the ?< .0(i cos reported for this evening, to be condi .t hy brother M. E. Broaddus, who Is absei u" omitted. on On motion of brother G. B. Reed, It wn y." solved that the name of the Union be ch |a. ed from "Ministers nnd Deacons Union __ "Union of the Abbeville Baptist Abb Yi tlon." ial1 The committee on time, place and si are jervlccs of next meeting, reported as foil bor "That the next meeting be held with ku? Buffalo ehnrch on Saturday beforo !ith bath In September, nt 10 o'clock, A. M., i. that the following query bo dlscm ()I? "Would It be advisable to establish a Sui ing School Union In connection with this i ? Ion." Elders J. S. Jordan and M. E. Bi __ dus, and T. M. Golphln and |J. H. Wldei " to write or speak on the subject, bejjlnnli ; to 2o'chtck, P. M., on Saturday; Elder Jjii no Broaddus to preach on Saturday at 11 o'cl A. M., and Elder B. N. Pratt to preach a slonary sermon on Suuday at 11 o'cloch M. On motion adjourned until to-morro ?,\ lock, A. M. r? The Fervlces were Interspersed with exc esof singing and prayer. oirvn a v Pursuant to report of committee, pi meeting exercises were hold nt 10 a. m.( ducted by brother J. H. Wideman, urh by brethren Acker, Griffin, and Adamv. In the absence of the regular appol Elder, L. llroadduH the missionary ser ive was preached by Elder B. F. Miller or Led "Oneness of the Gospel?Christ Crucified .uf, an Impressive discourse, listened to by a , large and attentive assembly. After sin the grand coronation hymn, a collection Ml- taken up for asaoclatlonal missions, hat AFTERNOON. ial" According to appointment amass met iy! in behalf of Sunday Schools was attende fly a very largo concourse of henrers, who Ivfl entertained by instructive addresses by b -1. ren H. N. Pratt, B. F. Miller and T. M. 81' phln. eat Adjourned, to meet at Buffalo churcl >ur Saturday before 5th, Sunday in Septemb ks. B. F. MILLER, Moderat jU. J. H. Wideman, Secretary. ess ng ter The Pic Nic of the Season?Gali Beaux and Fair Maidens. i a Editor Press and Banner: Pfs Thinking that you like to hear of . times, and enjoyable affaire, I'll endeavc lr< give you an acount of the picnic of the sea ? ! On Haturday Misses Kitty Park Cole ier I Mr. Steven Elmore and lady, Mr. Albert Ito crlst, of the Carolina Military Instl t Messrs. Sprowl and Caldwell, of Rome, , Richard Parks, G. F. Davis, and W. M.Ba as Green wood * delegation, repaired to lay Pickens Plnson's, near Mt. Morlah, In lb- county, whore they found assembled ov ud hundred of the fiilr sex and u nurabe young men from far and near. An elei , string band lent Orphean strains to the " try of motion," which was kept up the w iHt, day. The fair fines would have adorned i the a befitting grace any ballroom In the! ro_ Their costumes were faultless, and becor to the occasion; all were bcwllderlngly b )S~. tlAil. The dinner reflected the highest ci of on the taste of our friend Pick's hospit of .....1 nh.^xilnir 1.1.11. . flir. xnlclnn ,\T Tlir. 14 his I contributing was superb. The beaux v n., I attentive nnd diligent to the ladles who i . " simply irresistible, Mr. Pinson did Drc | honors of host with thnt grace of hospltt >ur , peculiarly his own ; and right here let >nc >'Cr i that Pick has a very line crop, and he < jn I tributes about one hundred bales of the fli -i staple to the commerce of our country. I , ! a strong advocate nnd supporter of your i A | ling sheet. A "'goodly number of the gu m- present, us nn appendix to the fcativitle fcly the day, arranged a programme for a trij la- t,u> mountains In August. A tiotlier picnic is to come off at Darr ville, on Wednesday next, at which Gr ine wood will, us usual, be well represented. PICNI > "*1877 1877: tMML 3 no Dal?? No. 2 White's Block. ring hey ? McDonald & Co zon tTti Have Jnsfr Received a New and ' fryf Fresh Stock ? and the OF and Bor- General Merchandise, men fiS Which They Will Sell at the Lowest The tl. hen Figures 5 FOR CASH ONLY. und e of ^HANKING my friends and customers for mve 1. the liberal patron ace bestowed upon the tied, into firm of McDonald & lluddon, I would ibor rosnoctfullv solicit a share of the same at the the above welfknown .stand. is of Don't forjet where I um and by all mean* ldge remember the place where you can buy the :rosa bent, and most goods, for the Iea8t money. No. 2 White's Block. X w. t. Mcdonald. & Co. ^ April 4,1877, jwd. . S Geo. R. um & Co. hie u,o Forest City Foundry ?i and i|; Machine Works. Augusta. 6a. tvero w A GENTS FOR THE VARDIKE AND r.?^. A MORMON* Plantation Corn and Whoat iifno Ml 1 1h cheap durable and good grinders. Call and nee one running at our works. Price UJIU Ufl, .-1CUU iui V.I1V.UIUI, ^a,j Maroh 28,1877, tf. tbat ffi& Safes. rtnlS 1 Q SIDEBOARD AND MAT SAFES, Just to i?i^ ' hundat J. D. CHALMERS <t CO. i t the 0ct> 2U> im>tf> ibbe isonH k NEW STOCK SPRING CLOTHING TO ttirig /V arrive this woek ut r> the CUNNINGHAM <fc TEMPLETON S base March 21.1877, tf. c us even TUST RECEIVED AT CUNNINGHAM & J TEMPLETON'S 40 pieces Spring PrlntH, PE Bleached and Brown Cotton. March 21, 1877, Mattrasses. A NEW nnd uplendld lot CURLED HAIR " - A MATTRASSE8. J. D. CHALMERS & CO. Oct. 25,1876, tf. wn* K ALST0NJ50USE. 1877. kfnT. j The lYlisses vjater. . W. T^XPRESS thanks for past patronage and id A. Pj solicit ti continuance of the same for the present year. ltoth regular and Transient Boarders will i. H. bo nccoinmodutcd. Jan. 3,1877. nett. ~THF r""-H?T 1 11 ti vjbescenx v. h. The A volume of thrilling iiUerestl by the eminent the historian L. P. Brockktt; describing the \stor Russians and Turks: social, political, and Ime- religious history and condition; their )ther hwne-li/e, varied custom*, and peculiar llie*, the t. N. causes of the war, the issues at stake?Christina against Mohammedan?the mighty interests Iting of other nations Involved* Biographies ot y. the llulers, Statesmen and Generals; All ? re- richly illustrated. The book millions are- nkki) now. Wanted instantly, 3,000 agents on and very liberal terms. Address' hing HUBBARD BROS., Publishers, 733 Sausom \ F. St., Phiiudn. p CARPENTRY7 wis* HE undersigned hereby gives noticv j. b] X that lie is prepared to do all kinds 1 01 : R Carpenter's Work and mem Building. tv of a'8? r0Pft'r8 Cotton Gins, Thrashers pur- and Fans. A full supply of Gin Material itute always on hand. Farmers are requested jssed t0 br'jng their Gins up early in the soastfn to allow time to have them properly propared. Also Accent for the Taylor Cotton Gin, the Brooks Cotton Press, and all kinds of ;h in Rubber and Leather Belting. 'Iii",' B. B. SMITE, M*vl- Abbeville C. II., S. C. icted u b? ?r p. kind ill WUUUiT,?.*?? ? *nlt- Goldsmith & Kind, octa- I Founders And Machinists , , (l'lICENIX IRON WORKS), "fed. COLUMBIA, 8. C. tho Manufacturers of Steam lOngines of all sizes: Horso powers, Circular and Muley nnJ Saw Mills, Grist and Sugar Cane Mills, lsf(J: Flour Mills, Ornamental House and Stor( Ur? fronts, Iron Railings, Agricultural Im ond plementfl, etc. Brass and Iron C'astingt nan. of all kinds wade to order on short notice. I?iat and on the most reasonable terms. Also, lock" inanufrtCturer8 Cotton Prcss^B. A- Wade Hampton Collar. w 10 r^ox worth the money at the rein- S3 CASH HOUSE. T. P. QUARLES, Agent. ftycr April 4, 1877. con- r : Istod nted {Something nice for boys inon suits, cheap for cash at 1'mii The Cash House. JffiJ T. P. QUARLES, Agent. I April 4, 1877Stillg s A Strictly 1, on " er. m mmm. mmam a. urn lant I^ESIRES to notify his friends that! B 9 siness on a strictly CASH BAS small profit. His stock will consist in p S Dry Goods, Clothing, man m i_ St Crockei* ?& floub, bacon, lard, coi j| coffe r of I also have on Hand a Fine Stock Kant WHISKEYS, COGNAC, PEACH A> ffiui SHERRY, MADEIRA, PORT. M. with WINES, and h Good Stock of ALE AI find. T tirtlt molro It tn flio nrl vanfflirn nf nil and Prices. edit /k able JC3k?i dies April 18,*1877. tf. vero I Dr. H. D. eecy 22 DENT ? ABBEVI] ettsOFFICE OVEK TH! C. - t.;t,1875,-ll I nnf?~ ? ? L877 1877 wipi NEW?6O0DS At T?L? Emporium A. HMB ? m Of Fashion. OUR numeroQB customers in this County and surrounding, are respectfully informed that we are now offering one or tho Largest and most Attractive Stocks of Millinery to bo found in the up country, also all the latest novelties In Fancy Dry Goods at prices defying competition any where, and till wc ask for is an Inspection to convince. Hamples of any kind of goods sent free. Express paid on all orde? amountingtc flvo dollars or over. Respectfully, JAS. A. BOWIE, Agent, Emporium of Fashiou. April 11,1877. Edwin Parker ?LJJUAJjKK 1JN ? DRUGS, MEDICINES, Stationery and Books FANCY ARTICLES, SEED, Wines, Brandy, etc. FOB CASH. Juno 27, 1877. Groceries, Groceries. 8 LBS COFFEE SUGAR FOR 81.00. S\A and 4 lbs Coft'ee for 81.00. 11 and 12 lbs Rice for 81.00. 3 lbs Can Tomatoes, 82.65 dozen. 1 lb Can Salmond, 287^ dozen. 1 lb Can Oysters, 1.40 dozen. Adamantine Candles, 20 tents. Cheese, 20 cents. Soda Crackers, 12UJ cents. Fresh lot of Family Flour Just recelvedand cheap for tha cash at It. M. HADDON & CO.'S. April 11,1877. To the Ladies. WHEN you visit Abbeville be sure am call at No. 2 Granite Range and be con vlnced that one stock of millinery was neve larger and at more satisfactory prices. Mrs Maggie Sassard's long experience and cultl vated taste is a guarantee that you will b pleased. Respectfully, MRS. M. M. WHITE. April 11, 1877. Bedsteads. 17ULL and complete lot low price Bedstead; JC The Best Five Dollar Bedsteud sold ii the State. J. D, CHALMERS 4 CO. October 23, 1876, tf. Andersonviile Mills. COTTON YARNS. Now process. Manu fuctured from seed cotton. Kor mle b; I T. P. tiUARLEK, Agent. | April 55, 1877. tf. lilugene 13. Gary. Attorney at Law, ABBEVILLE C. H., S. C. <S-Speclal attention to tho collection c claims. Nov. 12, 1876. tf. The Place to Buy the Bes Goods for the Least Money. Notwithstanding the hard times, r M. Haddon A Co., have sold out thel first stock of Millinery and Fancy (roods am are receiving dally a frenh supply of the latcs styles of Hats Bonnets Trimming Silks, Ore grain Ribbons, Neck Ties, Frcnch Flowera A 11 ,?lll Ko u?1.1 %.UfTtCW9f UV. /Ill Ui n UII/II nil* "V ituiu er than ever. Also a full line of Wbit< Goods and Muslins from 15c to 60c. 20 PIECES New and Pretty Calicoes. 15 SPOOIjS Couts Cotton for 8100. CALL on R. M. Haddon & Co., If you wan the best goods for the least money. Greenville and Columbia Railroa< CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Passenger Trains run daily, Rundavu ex ceptcd, connecting with Night Trains oi South Carolina Railroad up and down. Oi and after Monday, July loth, 1877, the fol lowing will be the schedule: UP. Leave Columbia at -12 45 p n T.eave Alston 2 85 p n Leave Newberry 3 43 p n Leave Hodges 6 50 p r Arrrlve Abbeville 7 45 p r Leave Bel ton ? 8 30 p r Arrive at Groenvllle 10 00 p u DOWN. Leave Greenville at - 5 30 a n LeaveBelton 7 20 a r Leave Abbeville 7 45 a r | Leave Hodges 8 57 a 11 Leave Alston 1 0,5 p r Arrive at Columbia 2 50 p n ANDERSON BRANCH AND BLUE RIDG1 DIVISION. uv m . Leave Walhalla 4 15 a n Leave Perryvlllo 5 00 a 11 Leave Pendleton 5 -10 a n Leave Andersou fl 30 a n Arrive at Beltou : 7 10 a n . UP. * Arrive at Valhalla. 11 15 p n Leave Perryvllle 10 40 p n Leave Pendleton 10 10 p n Leave Anderson .. 9 20 p n Leave Helton 8 30 p n Laurens Branch Trains leave Clinton at 9.0 a. in. and leave Newberry 3.00 p. m. on Tue? days, Thursdays and Saturdays. THOMAS DODAMKAD. General Superintendent. Jabkz Norton. Jr.. Gen. Ticket A(?ent. Gash House. 1UEST lie has determined to conduct hi9 bu 18 and will dispose his goods with t iarl o/ Shoes, Boots, Hats, *r Aro J 9 IN, GRIST, E, &c. : of LIQUORS, CORN AND RYE JD APPLE BRANDY, N. E. RUM, ALLAGA AND SCUPPERNONG ntD LAGER. rchaaers to call and examine my stock . Bequest. WILSON, 1ST, LJUIE, s. o. E FOST OFFICE ? ' I 3MEW MILLINERY -wT ' V:" " "* ?** /. **?**+'' - '. x STORE. M'ss Jane E. Ramey IS now prepared to show to her friends and customers of Abbeville and surrounding country a choice and cheap stock of Hosiery, Gloves, Han kerchiefs. Scarfs, Bows, MILLINERY NOTIONS, Fans, Collers, Cuffs,.Jewelry, Corsets, , Veils, Ac., all new. Special Care Will be Given to the . 7 Dress Mating Department: In which she will be assisted by MBS. M. McDONALD, who#e taste and skill needs not i a word of recomendatlon. A fall lino of Patterns always on hand. 4 Patronage solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. , All orders .-promptly filled. Any bill amounting to Five Dollars or mare, sent Express Free. April 4,1877. tf. CUNNINGHAM AND TEMPLETON ARE Constantly Adding to Their Al- ' ready Varied Stock of General Merchandise, They Receive this Week SUGAR, COFFEE, CANNNED GOODS of all Kinds. And next week, a full line DRY GOODS, ' S Boots and Shoes. Nov. 22, 1870, t? - .u The Palmetto Cotton Gin, MANUFACTURED BY . M. MATTHEWS, Ninety-Six, S. C. DEALER IN 1 TfURNITURE, Coffins Belting and - JJ Gin Material generally, and Agent r for Steam Engines, Threshers, Reapers ' and Mowers, Cotton Presses, <fcc. e CONDENSERS, Feeders and Seed Crushers attached to Gins when desired. REPAIRING CAREFULLY DONE. All communications receive prompt attention. rurenasHJrN bi^uiwu vou or uurrespuuu with him before purchasing elsewhere. Juno 15,1877. tf. ' Ayer's Hair Vigor, y For restoring Gray Hair lo its natural Vitality and Color. original color, with the gloss and freshness of youth. Thin hair is i thickened, falling Lair checked, and J baldness often, thongh not always, J cared by its use. Nothing can re~ store the hair where the follicles are destroyed, or the glands atrophied , and decayed. But such as remain t can be saved for usefulness by this application. Instead of fouling the j hair with a pasty sediment, it will keep it clean and vigorous. It9 occasional use will prevent the hair - from turning gray or falling off, J and consequently prevent baldness. - Free from those deleterious substances which make some prepara, tions dangerous aud injurious to i the hair, the Vigor can only benefit H but not harm it. If wanted merely jj for a 1 HAIR DRESSING, I JJ nothing else can be found so desir1 able. Containing neither oil nor JJ dye, it does not soil white cambric, and yet lasts long on the hair, 2 giving it a rich glossy lustre and a grateftil perfume. , PREPARED BY ' ? n- I T AVPR L rn I,.wall Ma**.. I A/lt li vi na kit w w?| bv?i?f.| 3 i Practical a?M( Analytical ChtmUU. 1 SOLO BT ALL DBUOOIBTfl KVXBYWHKBK. ! ' STEAM Planing' Mill, COLUMBIA. S. C. F.W. WItfGyProprietor Manufacturer of swh, Blinds, Doom, Window and Door Frames, Inside Pivot Blinds and Shutters, Pilasters, Mantelpieces, Moldings, Brackets, Handrails, Newels, Bal t, 11 ,.r ?n ric^Hnllnn UhVCTff, Otiui l H ui * v?* an .r. All Work Guaranteed a No. L Feb. 28,1876. tf. Eurelta. No More Bald Heads. ON recepton of One; Dollar, I will send an Infallible receipt to prevent the hair from falling out. and even restore the balr on Bald heads, if the person is not too old to care whether ho has any balr or not. Nochemlcal compound, no druggist's bllljbnt a simple remedy at the hand of any one. Address No 10, and Box 16, Due West, 8. C. March 28. 1877. SOLID HARD VOOD BEDSTEADS at W.OO and upwards, warrunted all hard wood, all complete, and the best bed sold for the price, at J. D. CHALMERS & CO. March 1, 1877. tf. Carriages for Children. i~1ANOPY TOP PERAMBULATORS, Buggy Top Perambulators, Silver mounted trimmings and handsome styles. Just received at J. D. CHALMERS A CO. March 7,1877. tf. Fine Chamber Furniture. DRESSING Case Suits, very handsome and durable*. SOUD WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS, complete at WO and upwards?all well made and finished in best manner at J. D. CHALMERS * CO. October 7,1877. tf. i