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I The Press and Bannei Wednesday. Augus, 1, 187' The Bible Meeting. The District Bible Society met in tl Baptist church at this place last Wedne day. The meeting wan quite an iuteres trig one, and was reasonably well atten< ed. Rev. Mr. Probst delivered an ab and impressive sermon on the subject iho Scriptures. Mr. Moormon's addre was a clear and forcible presentation i the importance of the circulation of tl Scriptures as a meaus of securing healthy moral tone among all classes ar professions. We regret that more of oi citizens do not unite themselves with th Society. It's object cannot fail to ine with the approval of every Christia man, who snould give it his* substanti Mipport. Experience thus far is rath< ^unfavorable to the system of sub-auxi lary societies as recently introduced t the State Bible agent. The attendant from the conntry was smaller than usus and was deficient in the influence impar ed by numbers. This division of tl working force, it seems, tends either to relaxation of effort and interest, or to a independence of action which may finall lead to the disorganization of the ccntr society or to a weakening of its influonc Let tiiere bo concentration and union < effort. ^ Pleasant Party.---One of the mo; pleasant parties of the season assemble at the residence of the Rev. J. Gallowaj last Thursday night where the refinemer beauty, pjrace and manly valor tht adorns Due West had assembled for a evening's enjoyment. This is the secon enjoyable party that we have had tL pleasure of meeting at Mr. Galloway' residence within the past month, and w cannot speak too highly of the elegan hospitality dispensed on these occasion by Mr. Robert Galloway. The ovanin was spent in the parlor, talking to ono sweetheart, listening to tho most exce lent vocal and instrumental music, or i promenading in the moonlight, the walk of a beautiful flower garden in com pan with a chosen divinity, where the \vliL< perings of love could be mado with pci JCVJi- lUUIUIUbY V* iUVUf UI TT aj o, \ course, tne ladv bad no objections.* , Railroad Notick.?From and aft< the 28th, until further notice, passenger from Greenville to Anderson and Ahb< ville by the Greenville and Columbi train, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sal urdays, can pro anil return the same daj This* is a great accommodation to mei chants and business men, and we gladl extend the noticc. From the Cth to th 11th of Augurt, extmrslon tickets to th Grange meeting at Anderson, good to rc turn in ten days, at one dollar and thirty five cents wilTbe sold. Embrace the oj portunity. Sunday.?The Baptist and Episcopj churches were closed on Sunday in con sequence of the absence of the pastors r these congregations. Rev. Mr. Marti held services as usual on Sunday morn i Jig, while at the Methodist church Ro\ Mr. Law ton, of Lowndesville, preachec At night there was preaching only at tli Methodist church and Mr. Lawton wa honored by a full and attentive congrega tion. Our people like Mr. Lawton an never fail to turn out in largo number when it is known that he will preach. Master James Miller, son of Dr. J L. Millor at Due West one day hist wee] met with a very serious accident, whir came near proving fatal. The horse tha he was riding became frightenec eommanced running, aud soon tbrc^ hiin against the fence of the Femal College, inflicting injuries about th face and head, from which ho remains unconscious for hours. We are glad t learn that he is in a fair way to recove witlioat sustaining any permanent in jury. Tns Baptist Union meeting nt Don nldsville, was a complete success. Th congregations large and very atteutive on Sunday it was difficult to seat ther all. Kev. *R. N. Pratt, pastor of th church, will carry on a meeting ther <luring this week, assisted bv Rov. B. I Miller and Dr. Hiden of Greenvilh Tho delegates will long remember th kindness and hospitality of the people c Donaldsville. The Fast Schedule.?The thanks c J this ?x?mmunity wnstantlv go up to th Rail mad authorities for the last schadul to Charleston. If it was possible, how ever, wo would suggest that the trail leave Charleston two hours sooner, s that the mails aud passengers may read the different stations along the route be fore night. ci os- or <mka/v1a an. ??/i tuc 11 cu uui jnv?|/wi tionate share of the hundred thousam dollars appropriated for tho support c the schools in addition to the polls, i now in the hands of the Treasurer fo distribution on the order of the Schoo Commissioner. To persons holdiiij nrhool cl-.ims for this yeaJ*, this will b plo ;sant news. Mr. Jamks Purhkly Richky diw suddenly at Donaldsville last Thursday aged more than eighty years. Ho ha< for many j'ears been a member of Cireen ville Presbyterian church. He leaves i wife and children, and many friends t< mourn his death. Some of tho ministry declare that thi rulo of the mob at the North is a direc visitation of God on the people for sup porting great railroad corporations u breaking the Sabbath. There are i thou<ind and one theories. The primi cause of all this country's troub'e was the Abolition war. * / Mks. Sullivan,ncc Miss Ellen Clink scales, died at ihe home of her hu.sband Tumhlinir Shnals. in T.a.n~niis rnnn ty Inst Wednesdav. She only three vean ago, was a beautiful and happy bride She leaver a husband and a little*child. J. Wash Botd, Esq., of St. Joseph Mo., was in town a few days ago visitmi friends and relatives. Mr. Bovd \va< once a ciiizen of our town an 1 he ! f many warm friends here who were glat to greet him. Captain Pef.kin on Monday in fivi hours received nineteen hundred doliaii taxes. If we mistake not this ecliipse; Oconee which claims to l>o the banne: county in the payment of taxes. Mr. John A. Devlin, of this vicin' ty, has twelve or fifteen acres of the bes cotton in the county. It will averag< three feet high. The held is nea: Friendship church. the sick.?alomsr8. Alex. Uhalmen and Chaunccy Miller are still quite Hid of tvphoid fever. Mr, J. C. Wosmanskj is m with consumption. Our best wished attend the alllictod. A nuKKV with a basket of little pca<-h cs and large worms called at ou r ofiic< yesterday. We were luxuriating on th< elegant peaches sent us by frierds, aii( didn't buy. Mr. Hill McGhee, of Cokcsburv, lin just finished a handsome dwellingj Th voung ladies may be on the lookout fo iiim. He wants somebody to takecharg of it. The Largest.?L. W. Perrin, Esq, yesterday placed ou our table the laryoj poach of tho Season. It measured twelve and-a-quarter inches in circumference. Tub local editor of the Press and Bati tier has been worshipping at beauty' xhrine this week, and has somewhat ne? lectod his business. When a man goes driving with hi sweetheart he should koep both feet i the buggy. It looks a little awkward t hang one out. We are informed that out of tho who! number of persons who paid taxes, i least three-fourths have paid the whole < their taxes. Col. James Edward Calhoun, th prince of tax payers of our county, pai up his first installment one day lai wee*.. Mr. W. H. Brooks of Warrenton hs twenty-five acres of the finest corn i Abbeville county. Result of good farrr lag. The books of the treasurer for the co' lection of the first installment of taxc will be closed to-morrow, the 2d instant A colored man a few days ago tendere a fifty dollar bill to the treasurer in paj ment of his taxes. Mrs. W. A. Templeton, of this vii l?ze will vi3it relations about Montere this week. Miss Annie Huckabek of our villag has gone to Donaldsville to teach schoo Miss Rebecca Cater has returne from a pleasant visit to Williamston. Mr. J, Allen Smith is the happ man this time. It's a girl. Miss Marrie Oary, of Cokosbury, i on a visit at Mr. Tusten's. $12,496 have been collected by ou Treasurer up to this date. , Can't do Without the Press and . Banner.?We regret that our esteemed ? neighbor the Keowee Courier has failed to * receive our paper rogularly. It may be ' our fault. We will look into the matter = and sco that he gets it regularly and promptly in the future: "What has become of the Abbeville ie Prex* and Banner? Wo did not get it last week ; in fact, it has been coming to y us very irregular, for several weeks past. Friend Hugh, look into the matter. We cannot do without your valuable exof change." Thk Grangers of this county must not forget the meeting of the State Grange,"at Anderson, on the 8th of Aui gust. A large attendance of patrons and agriculturalists from all parts of the State : is expected, and on such occasions both 0t pleasure and profit ma3' bo reasonably anticipated. Observing men never fail to i learn something useful, and wo hope many of our pcoplo will find time to at1_ tend. ?y The family of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Heid, io or Hoaxes, nave ueen sort>iy ueruuvc-u uy il, the death of little Saramie,*an infant son t- of eighteen months of age. He diod after io eleven days suffering of typhoid fever, a Our sympathies are extended to those in whoso"hearts are saddened by this visitay tion of Providcnce. Mr. Robert Oauthen, a most excellent e-. young man, died of consumption on isst Thursday. ??? Lowndesville Items. 'J Murder.?Xelson Davis and Alex. ^ Hill got intcfa light in a field near Capt. J. T. Barnos1 residence just above theAnderson line last Thursday. In the field lt Hill got the advantage of Davis. Davis jj retreated to his house, and snot Hill who " was pursuing him with a hoe. filly-two ;? shot taking effect in his b.east.' The s school fund will be deficient a dollar next it Fal1, ig I>r. A. J. Spkkr. on one-third of nn _ acre of barley, fea two horses and two * cows for thirty-five days this spring, j. using only one bushel and a h?.lf of eor.i n during the time. The Doctor cun go head s until others learn to sow barley, y Dr. J. B. Moskley will start Irs fior i- ghuin mill in a lew days, i^asi year nu r- made about a thousand gallons. This )f year he expects to make enough liquid sweetness to sorghum all the bailer cakes in tlie neighborhood. s Deputy Grand Master J. F. C. DuPre }. Brother B. C. DuPro were at Lowndesi'a villo last Saturday burnishing up the members of Roslin Lodge No. 86 A. F. Mr. John Sanders of Lowndesville, y carries peaches in a bow basket for his e friends. 0 Col. J. Marion Latimer and Mr. Theophelas Bakor, of Lowndesville, are having their mansions touched with the painter's brush. C'apt. W. R. White came last Monday l! from Lowndesville by the new schedule. Mr. W. Harper is short stopper )f of the Rustic Nine. " The Rustic Nine have got not quite a " gr.iss of left handed instruction books. J I* Left handed balls and bats havo been org dered. a Rev. Dn. Wiohtxak of this place ie l- sick at Lowndesville. Too much peaches d and other good things. s Mr. DeWitt Barnes slips on his boots its a certain young lady conies in r. sight of him, when playing base ball, k x'iik LowndesviJto nase ball club was h organized last Saturday week and played it tneir nrsi (pime iasi .^aiurunv. i, Mb. U. a. Davis lost liis mill dam ou v Crooked Creok a week or two ago. It o Las been rebuilt again, and the wheels e are turning as usual. il Mbs. J. M. Mosely, of Lowndesville, o is in Abbeville for hor health. r Mbs. W. It. White has returned from i- her visit to Lowndesviile. The crops about Lowndesvillo aro . booming, il you know what that means. e It has been ten years since they wero as > promising. q Mr. A. Z. Bowm.v:? is fattening turc keys, shotes, &?.*., for an interesting oce casion which takes place next week. 4 Mb. and Mbs. W. A. t. Olivkb will start for Alabama to-day. They go by q private conveyance. ,f Mb. Johnson Mosely is said to be negotiating for an interest in Harper's . Ferry. We wish him good luck. 11 Mb. Tob?? Johnson goes on a journey e when he sees his sweetheart. e Mb. J. B. LkKoy's pet boars and terrier pups are on good terms. i' JLtConnon licms. It has been a long time since vou have had any news from this part of tho coun7 ty. I 'am glad to inform you that the iVc?3 and. Manner is a welcome visitor 'r in this neighborhood, and I believe that 8 you would have double the number of T subscribers if it was not that the majori'l ty of our citizens have been failing for jj j'ears back, but we hope they have 0 reached the bottom at last. , The crops of our white citizens are very good at present?both corn and j cotton look well. There is a large increase 1 in the acreage of corn planted this year. I am sorry to say that ti e crops, with an 1 occasional exception, of the blacks are 3 very poor. I suppose two reasons can bo attached to the cause: First, for want of b| provisions, having in some instances been t c impelled to leave* their own crops to - work for their white neighbors; and i second, they aro too hay to work their * crops as it should be done. 5 An altercation took placo between two s colored men, Cy Alston and George Washington, which resulted in Cy get ting bauly cut with a knife. Tiiedifli ? cuuy wan eauscu dv a uispuiu uvur a vuat i - won by one of the party in a game of * cards. *It is said that these fellows play * cards Sundays as well as week days. They ought to be punished. i Lebanon's thief has gone, "Scott froo," ' after stealing plows, pistols,. carpenters * tools, to the amount of forty dollars, ' i bee hives and other things, too numerous I to mention notwithstanding, the cases have been brought before the Trial al Justices, but by some influence, 3' all of the cases have been <rompromised. 9 A verbal complaint was made to tiie r foreman of the grand jury but all to no purpose. Lebanon Grange met last Saturday, t but little business, of a private nature, ? wa* done. There was a visiting com-! r inittce from "Liddell Grange," co invite j Lebanon t" form a co-operation associa- i , tinn, and then unite with "Liddcll," and j .j"Level Land," and run a store of our j II own. They presented a subscription list j ^! ana thirty shares were subscribed for the") present, and when cotton is sold, a groat many more will be taken. jj 1 tt Due West Items. * We regret to learn that our friend Mr. Robert Pratt, of Due West, is not well. S. I la Su nnuMn tr\ nrnur-hino This ' e is the first time that he has missecTattendr ing church for many a day. We wish e him a speedy recovery. Miss Lula Pratt, of Due West, has just ? returned from an extended visit to reia;t tives in Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pratt are going to Edgefield this week. ? The Pratt Brothers, of Hog Skin, have r_ their mill in fine order now. ' Mr. Ben. McGhee is oil'on a visit to his :s sweetheart. n Mr. H. P. McGhee, of Due West, has ^ seen her lately. It's all right, too. Mr. Robert McAdams is opposed to the le fence law. it There is no truth in the report that >f Mr. Vol Pruitt is in favor of the fence law. ie Mr. R. JL*. Pratt and family of Xinetyd Six, are visiting relatives and friends at it Due West. Mr. John W. Ellis, one of the best far? mers in the neighborhood of Due West, n passed through Abbeville last Thursday; i- returning from a visit to friends in Edgefield county. His bachelor brother, Mr. J. M. Ellis went with him to see his [T sweetheart. The crops on the route are reported to be the very best. j Mr. J. M. E!lis is one of the best men ; of the county. From the abundance of " his farm ho supplies the needs of his pooY neighbors. Yesterday he brought I- us half bushel of the best peaches in the .V county. Would that others would be as coiiaiueruLo. >e Captain F. W. R. Nance, is straightout * for the no fonce law. His bead's level, d too. Messrs F. "W. R. Nance, John Bonner and Clarence Dunn, are going to Tennes? see in September to bring a drove of fine stock. Success to you, gentlemen, is There will bo a GrangegPic Nic at Union Academy next Saturday. ir Mr. M. K. Casey, the Due West silver smith, is on a tripto Seneca city. The Stock Law in North Caroline ' The Charlotte Observer recently coi: talncd a series of Interrogatories in r< Srd to the operations of the stock law i ecklenburg County, from II. A. Gail lard, Esq., -of Fairlield, who desired t procure the views of those familiar wit the practical workings of such a law. I response to tho questions asked by Mi Gaillard, a progressive fannor in Meek lenburg gives tho following answers coe corning tho working and popularity c tho stock law in that region. Tho que> tions are answered in the order pre pounded: 1. Tho new law in Mecklenburg is in creasing the number and improving th quality of the stock. 2. The trouble and expense of keepini stock through tho winter is increased but the profits are more lurgely increas ed. 3. Farm tenants have no trouble in ob taining pastures. Laborers living in th city, ana in no wise connected with farm ing, have no pastures, but have the bene fit of public pastures, at low ngures Thoso of them wiio have good cows firi< them as under tho old law, profitable They are in many instances furnishei pasturage free of cost. 4. Tho adoption of tho law by a singli township produces no complication o confusion; but its adoption by sevora townships, or a county, increases its ?ui vantages and popularity, and diminishei the expense of fencing. 5. Tho same provision existed with us in regard to fencing in such townships as adopted t jo 1 iw. There was but .littli trouble in making contracts, for the build ing of such fence, with either those fa voHng or opposed to tae law. The aost including gates across public highways should not excecd 8100 pet mile, thougl witli us in some ca.-je-j it has exceodec that amount. Contract* were generally taken by those living upon the proposet lino of fence at ?1 per 100 for old rails 81.50 for new, J3 to $o for gates. Raisin; tuc money to pay for the fencing has ii some instances been easy, in others difii cult. Tho adoption of the law has had the of feet of advancing the interest of th( whole people; has imbued the farmer with a progressive spirit of improve mcut; makes tho cultivation of cottor less expensive, wtucii w; i cnaoie im planter to pay larger wages to laborers has almost entirely relieved the tenan from the burden of fencing; has niad< the raiding of ho?s, cattle and sheep prof itable; has learned men to regard tin lives and property of their follow-men and thereby auvanced the causo of civili zation. It has inade men more peaceabl* and better neighbors, and has brought or dor out of chaos. After this, the tirs year, it will enable the farmers of Mock lenburg to improve their lands to greatei fertility, by making compost and plough ing more deeply, which in a few yean would conduce to their leisure and pleas ure. In conclusion, the stock law is giv ing greater satisfaction, to both white! and blacks, than its most earnest advo cates had predicted. Mecklenburg hopes that the people o South Carolina may obtain the same ben etit from its adoption. ^ ? A Nice Exhibition.?In company with quite a number of the young peo' pie of Due West, we attended the Com' uicucement in tlio Cnrswell Institute ir the lower part of Anderson county, las' ! Wednesday. Tins is a now Institution built in the woods, but it has already ac quired .some reputation. It is presidec over by Revs. Walters and Carswell o: the Baptist church, with Miss McKay o Greenville as Teacher of Music, 'l'liej had last year some sixty pupils. Th< Institute is situated in a pleasant part o the county, neur Milford's Mill on Rockj River and is surrounded by a good coin munity. The Exhibition was every waj pleasant, the woatber was fair, the crowi was large and orderly, baskets full o dinner were abundtujt, the pupils, fron tho smallest to the largest, male and fe> male, all plaved their parts woll, show ing thorough drill on th6 part of teachers and the result of the whole was, everybody was in a good humor. E. B Murray, Esq., of Anderson, made a capi tal Address on tho "Intellectual Progrcs1 of the 19th Century." At night Mis! McKay and the jpupils gave an entertain ment, musical, ccu., wiutui wm ? c?i jo ported of. Tho Duo West Cornet Banc furnished tho music during tho day.?-1 R. P)-csbytcrian. + ? A Correction.?We are authorized In Prof. Young, Executor of the Will 01 Dr. Jas. P. Preasly, to say tliat ho doot not understand the Piedmont <fc Arlington Life Insurance Company to rofuso tc pay the Policy on account of the want ol the exact date of the birth of the deceased. They have insisted that the date be ascertained, if possible, but not as g condition to payment. It seems that wt have been misinformed, and we are glad to know that our information was uol correct. The Piedmont <fc Arlington have generally been considered fair and honorable in their dealings, and wo were surprised that they should be found objecting to the payment of a Policy on Much slender grounds. We have an interest in that Company, and hope it will always bt found ready to measure out even handed justice to all its patrons. Wo may add here that the date Las been ascertained and that it was our previous notice what brought it to light.?J. Jt. Presbyterian, Murder Will Out. A few years ago "August Flower" wa> discover "to be a certain cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, a few thin Dyspeptics made known to their friends how easily and quickly they had been cured by its use. The ftreat meriuj of Green*' August Flower became heralded through tiie country i?y one sufferer to anodic*, until, without advertising. i(s sale has become immense. Druggists in eve' v iowh in the United S'ates a:o selling li. Xc f?erson suffering with Sour Stomach, Si?k ieadache, Costiveness, palpitation of th< Heart, Indigestion, low spirits, etc., car take three doses without relief. Go tc 3'our Druggist \V. T. Penn?y and gets bottle for 75 cents and try it. Samph bottles 10 cents. May IfO, 1877, 3m i W Keepi>*o Roses in Bloom.?As soon as they have formed ihe;r first flowers in the ojKjn ground, pine a off the end ol the first shoot, and as toon as the rose is fully opened, pick it off. No rose should bo left to fade upon the bush, as when so leit it exnausis mo pi>im .u tut loriimuuu of soed. As the plant* grow, pinch back the ends of the shoots when they hav grown six inches, and rub out all punj shoots, thus keeping the plants in a rounded, open bush form. If strong shoote alono are left to grow, they will soon control the strength of the plant, and the flowers will be few and often ol imperfect form. Should the season be hot and dry. a mulch of fine, fresh grass or sawdust, or moss from the woods, should be placod all over the soil, three inches deep, and at night water thoroughly, not sprinkled, but wet like a day's rain.?Cultivator. The New Countt.?We publish in another column a well-timed article from the J*rcss and Banner, in opposition tc the proposed uew County, to be called Ninety-Six. The Bill was tntroduced during the late session of the Legislature, and was reported upon favorably. The Bill proposes to step over the Saluda?a natural boundary and an old landmark?and take from Laurens a very considerable scope of her territory. Laurens has none to spare. Wc shall have more tc say upon this subject hereafter.?Laureiuvitle Herald. Small farms make near neighbor! they make good roads ; they make plentj of good schools and churches ; there is more money made in proportion to th( labor; less labor Is wanted; everything is kept neat; less wages have to be paic for help; less time is wasted; more if I raised to tho acre; besides, it is tillec ] better; thore is no watching of hired > help; tho mind is not kept m a worry I siew an<i irci &u tne time. I Few are aware of the importance o chocking a cough or common cold in it! i first stage. That which in the beginninf [ would yield to a mild remedy, if neg lected, soon preys upon the Lungs. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup affords instant re lief. -Price, 25 cents. Twenty-five cents expended for on< jbottlo of'Sbriner's Indian Vermifuge wil I save your child from the horrible agon; j of being eaten by worms. Many young peoplo who fancv pros ! and poetrv of lasting fame can bo pro I ducca without days and weeks of earnes j thouKht, need to be reminded that (Jold | sinilhconxiderod four lines a day goo< I work, and was seven years beating ou I the pure gold of the "Deserted Village.1 ft i. Hints For the Month. i- There is as little rest for the farmer as 1 >- there i? for the wicked, if he attends th< n properly to his farm. August is usually I- considered tho idle month* We confess ^ o we have never found time to be idle then hit h any more than in any other month of the arc n year. True, the monotonous routine of hal r. ploughing and hoeing is about over, > though late cotton is perhaps yet in need ani i- of a good "sweeping, and this year the doj >f most of our cotlon is late, and" indeed the i- some of it is so lato that nothing will wli make it pay but a lease of life for another year. However, the crop is thero and no i- matter how small or late, a linal plough- _ E e ing will now benefit it. Corn is laid by, and soon the process of yu S fodder pulling will begin. Whether the ing i, cost of pulling and curing, added to the >- probable injury done the corn by strip- |V?' ping the stalk of its green blades, is a - mooted question. We have always be- <ire a lieved a grcator amount of as good tec - J 1,1 Kill |JI'UVUIiUCr t'l'uiu UC uai yu^iuu vii auj ~?j - farm without touching the corn blades. terl ! but the habit is to ''pull fodder." A 1 When pulled, then it should be well cur' ed, hand-stacked in the field for two days to i 1 to allow it to "sweat," and then housed, nut No provident farmer should stock his Pea 0 fodder in the field to bo usod when need- '"i'j r ed. Handle but once, and let that han- ^ec 1 dling pack ii away in the barn. tr<x Sweet potatoes should receive their fi- be i ? nal thorough work where set out late. Thin out oi replant turnips, and let this > be a large crop. It fills the bill all win- un( ! ter, either ai the dinner-table or in the -ji cow-trough. If not already planted, put tir.t in a second crop of Irish potatatoes. Ky Look after the weeds; make composts of '-1)" ? every thing not fitted for the loft. > Whitewash the fences and outhouses. 1 Good hemtn is sometimes sacrificed by Lnu I an oversight in this respect. Look after ><**. r the stock. Grass and weeds are now go1 ing to seed, and are biif.er and tough and P not palitablo. Salt well every week, and re* ? mix culpher in salt as a preven- teas 1 tive against ticks. Prepare to sow a A " large oat crop, which, on a sheep farm, ean should bo done this month, on cotton ato " land. Towards tho latter part of the tha 3 month turn under stubble land, if in- ^ i tended for small grain.?News and Cour" ier. tolt 1 ?-?-? he 3 his Birds and Toads.?The usefulness of T t half-domesticated birds and toads is not gre: 3 appreciated by multitudes of men and .tai . boys, and therefore tho wanton destruc- S'ot ) tion of the former class goes on from J ,? year to year. Thoughtless and oruol I boys wage perpetual warfare against tho wei 3 robin and his associate laborers in the wh . service of the human family, and plun- rcd t der their neats or shoot parents and their (.Hanrinir Tf t.hft llHftflllllOHS of birds Rlld ^ r tonus was fully appreciated the lives of . each would be more carefully guarded ; wu j for each, in providing for its own wants, inn - performs service for mankind. There is - among the feathered tribe no bird with fi'1 i more voracious appetite than the robin, - and the newly-fledged ones appear to be T eating at all hours of the day. Two pa- wa] f ront birds and thoir four children were daj - watched during some portion of each day for an entire week. Although aware w*1 before that the robin is great at the fltl trencher, I did not fully comprehend its els 7 digestive powers. These six birds often 300 ' worked in company in Right of my win- T " dow, and the warfare thoy wagod, and 1 the destruction they wrought among t worms and grubs, was as surprising as f&r ? gratifying. They seemed to thrust their ed. : beaks iRto every square foot of a newly ing * shaven lawn. The toad is a creature for tjie j. which we should exercise the utmost tu,i r compassion, not merely because of its ? 7 defenseless condition, but for its utility. *[?}] 1 It can neither run nor lly, bite nor kick, to j f and is one of the most uninviting of all ?pj 7 animals found around our premises; but can ' he is, nevertheless, a diligent worker in ft,u [ our service. He is not so demonstrative N J. as the robin, but works with equal dili- ?* 1 gerice in destroying flies and other trou- ite, 1 blesome insects. From selfish if no HkI " higher motives, the destruction of half Chi Kir/la uluMilrl ha nppvpnti?f1- T ItWUlirsuvaivu UIIUO otivutv* W V . V--_ * and tho t-oad regarded with greater coa- no ' sideration than his personal appearance * naturally awakens. oUt j ' * A Coc * The American People. der No people in the world suffer as much t?Ui i with Dyspepsia as Americans. A J though J ! years of experience in medicine had fail* ed to accomplish a certain and sure remedy for this disease and its effects, such as so? Sour Stomach, Heart-burn, Water-brash, her \ Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpjtalion t>pa of the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming -,VI i up of tho food, low spirits, gonoral debil- T ity, etc., yet since the introduction of ^cr 1 Green's August Flower we believe there C is no case of Dyspepsia that cannot be Re immediately relioved 30,000 dozen sold in i ' last year without one case of failure re- T 1 ported. Go to your Druggist W. T. Pen- N. ' ney and get a sample Bottle tor 10 cents Ml? ' and trv it. Two doses will relievo you. , * Regular sire 75 cents. bl? ten Mill Way Items. The sign-boards at Mill Way would 11,3 1 have been put up sooner had we not T thought that Mr. Ciiiles had tho contract. [ Mr. A. M.Morris the teacher of the pub[ licschoolat Mt. Sinai, says thciris no such wu word in tl?e English language as asa- Tb foetida. upi Abram couldn't spell victuals, because v he novar saw the word. He says tho colored people won't send their children pro I to ms souooj. sun 1 Mr. J. C. Cinlcs vent courting not long C (since. He it going to see tho chil- ^ drsn. I Mr. Ben C lil'cs lias a fine crop of cotton, "if i ' The Diviniiics* j! 11io pretty girls can't kick np their t sk-rislirfeiney used u> before tho weather / , got so warm. They have let themselves out and gone baclc'to the stoop-low-grab- 'j i qu'.jk-and-li jt-high plan again. The otli- v(t i er u ay was too rough on shoestrings anil jn('. i things. si a i i No givl should marry until she ia^weu- M. ) five years of ago, says* M rs. Stanton. 9 P Look about you and see how many are i>:4( I'ollowlug tais ?ood woman's advice. Some of them wi.i. never marry, because " they will never liavo a cliance. _ [ You can always tell when a wo mm is J( [ learning to drive a horse, because she sits . on the extremo edge of riie seat, and T/" i leans forward as though she feared a d!sastrous pitching out behind. j? i Never wed a a woman who will break liar ; an engagement with a poorer man for tMf i you. If she leaves another for vou, what 0IV - guarantee have you that she will not do- ^en i sert j'ou for some one else after marriage, a ; Tho woman with puckering strings in ? ' her forehead and her left hand tied up, as . you see her those days, indicates that the preserving season has commcnced. ' Women charm, as a general thing, in ' proportion as they are good. A plain O'oi ' face with a heart behind it is worth a Cnd ; world of beauty. Men who have tried rcq both, uniformly agree to this. An attractive young lady says the rea son she doesn't marry,in oecause suu nua tob much respect for"her mother to wish i her to figure as a mother-in-law. A The girls pay that there is too much ? 1 collar and too little young man lo the n | present style of gent's nock wear. Astronomers assert that the moon's . speed is increasing. This will be joyful . intelligence to the young man who takes . his girl riding evenings. She never i wants to go in till the moon docs, and IN > that team costs the young man one dollar . an hour. Papa, said a little boy, why don't wo- Mai men have whiskers, too? Becauso, my tl boy, was the reply, their jaws are never | still long enough for them to grow. , Mentral pleasures never cloy. Unliko AkV , those of the body, they are increased by A p repetition, approved of by reflection, and J< j strengthened bjf enjoyment. ? Why is a newspaper like a toothbrush? To J Because every one should have one of ] ' his own, and not be borrowing his nelgli- I ? bor's. Who shoots at tho midday Bun, V f though he be sure he will never hit his thli j mark, yet as sure is he that he shall ofll , shoot higher than he who aims at a of I brush. ?? There is no error so crooked but it has on - in it some lines of truth. That is why it y?l is so unsuccessful. " The old saying is expressed with depth pin ? and significance: "On the pinnacle of 1 fortune man does not long stand firm." ^ A blue glass chimney on the parlor j>0 lamp will bring a young man to the point / o on the third visit, says the Georgetown ? TV* v? /i o rp J. //*co. . 1 Charity is frequently best displayed in j helping others to help themselves. nt t Principles nan only be strong by the 0 n ' cogency of religion. > News Items. 'he Philadelphia North American Rays that : police of New York tod the murderer of than In their ;custody ut one time and ew thut they had lilm. Mr. Nathan's tchman had the idea that his master owed n ?100,000, and the murderer entered by the !ft way, Just as the coachman was In the bit of doing surreptitiously. Also for sev,1 nights before the murder the coachman 1 slept about the wharves on North river, i the murder was committed with a "ship's The police detained him 16 days and in sent him to the Ward's Island asylum, :hout mentionlnjr the fact publicly, the illy being satisfied that he could not be ivicted on account of his insanity. Ivorybody knows that a mob Is a coarse, ce and unscrupulous wild beast, for the le being, and as such must be dealt with, t how are we to characterise (without do; wild beast injustice) the mob at Pitts g, which actually carried a cofQn to the ise of Gen. Pearson, and told Mrs. Pearson t they Intended to kill her husband and , himinitl She was therewith her chlln, her mother and her sister, and no protlon. No wonder her hair grew white in a gle night. It Is curious these mob charocistlcs should be always the same, he Governor of Pennsylvania gives fair ice that he intends to put down mob vioce in his State, lie has ordered the rioters lisperse, and now, In the exercise of his hority as the chief conservator of the ; -cl> in hlH Htate. he instructs bis command- : officers to this effect: "All other means luclling riot and restoring order huvlng , a exhausted, the officer commanding the j jps shall notify the rioters that they will 1red upon, unless they promptly disperse. i order to Are will then be deliberately en. and every soldier wlU bo expected 1re with effect. The riring will continue j ,U the mob ti.suDpeary." , lt<? snnu&i of the notional educa- , iu> ftssocif U'-n will i>e ne'd at, Louisville, , Aupi>si I4, 15 and 16. Tt.P chief difceusif ?iii oc wi'C-nliig >.l>* common school rem; e^'i-iatlou wi'l aso be sideied. <tu.i President Anuh>e of the . 's.nwiusci in?*auu.e of techno.ogy w^i ke an 3oJ<esB0n tl.ie, h.s specialty. fie?- . ry I?:ck t son ^l.i r^nd a poper on "The ir,.on of j&eCo.leift ro tr.e High School," i Prftg.dootPorjflr cm Yale on "Class 8ysi," whi.e n.inc^rous o'lior papers wiil bo ii by various prominent teachcrs and pro o:s. . private letter from ft prominent republli m Maine suys thufUlocmiseariefiof Senr Bluine arn busy in many counties urging t no delegate bo sent to the State conven1 who favors the administmtlon, A man inected with the postal service undertook ;ive such orders In this locality, but was I that If he wished to retain his position had better return to hts dutlis and mind official business."?Boston Journal. he town of Sitka, Alaska, Is reported In at danger of destruction, witb alllts Inhabits, by the Indians. The troops had hardly out of sight on their withdrawal, when Indians came pouring Inside the stockand pillaged all the government buildb vacated by the troops. More Indians *c expected at last accounts, and, as the liA? mmwiUam /\nlw in nmitnot n^nhnhlv 10011 skins in the region, their utter destruction j feared. rops in Iowa wore never so good as this son. It Is said by persons who have exIned the mutter in that State, that "Iowa 1 be abie to revictua: the world." This y be true as to Iowa, but Illlnois's crops re never so promising as this season, and noiswlli not only be able to revictua! this rid, but the world to come, from the crops 3 year.?Ittinoit Slate licguiler. he summer exodus to Europe has begun to tie, the tive steamers that sailed on ttatur> carrvlng fower passengers than tho avcrfor the last few weeks, and scarcely anyly of prominence except the painter ran. Ihey were heavily loaded with glit, however, Including about 200,000 bushof grain, 80,000 boxes of chcese, 130 cuttle, live sheep and 150 horses. he Georgia constitutional convention has >pted a bill of rlghss, which recognizes all es of citizens and pledges all protection In ir rights of citizenship. Imprisonment debt and whipping for crime are prohibltThe bill declares that the right of Changthe constitution or torm of government Is sole aud Inherent right of the people of State. luce the decision of the court of appeals t none but hotel keepers In New York can spirituous liquors, there has been a rush jet into the hotel business. Thus far 1,100 dlcations have been made, and each appliit has three beds?some of them ou the roof 1 some lirtlie cellar. early all the American officers In the ^tiau service are now on their wov home, uuse of the knedive'a friendship for Tur? ' in the war, the Americans not caring to it for a Mohammedan power agulust a 1stlan power. he Newfoundland shore fisheries are poor; season for fifteen years has shown so short itch at this date. Tho wcatherat Magdais unfavorable, and boats have not been lor two weeks. . rambling old portrait painter named >per, always seen with a rusty satchel unhis arm, has been found dead near Marseille, Ky., and the bundle when opened - *?....i in crnvornrrmnf S .UUliU IAJ WI1UIIII ?W|WV mmm evr . ids. . child In Jefferson county, Tenn., was irmetl by a block snake, which she fed for le days. The Either, finding it coiled up in jap, kljled It, whereupon she went Into ,sruH, refuses to eat, and is not expected to i. om Tftine's farm, consisting of about 150 es of elevated, picturesque land, which was sen led by the State of New York In recog- , Ion of Ills patriotic services during the 1 k'olulionarv war, is the subject of litigation i New York court. wo of the largest silk mills in Patterson, J., have received an order from Paris for manufacture of a certain description of t goods. .ustin, Nev., was flooded Sunday by the sting of a cloud, damaging property exsively, but no lives were lout. locking birds are getting so scarce in Viria ',hat a iaw has been passed prohibiting Jr capture for sale for the next six years, here is more or less notable horso-trottlne ii? on this woek at Saratoga, Clevelund, 1 Boston. enator Morton's committee, it Is conceded, 1 exonerate Senator Grover of bribery, e Scotch verdict of "Not proven" seems to >ly to the Oregon Senator's case. fild rumors of a sea-serpent off Nnhant re found space In the Boston papers of late; 1 at lost the monster quh oeen cuukui. h ves to be a huge horee-xnuckerel weighing le 1,600 pounds. alcu'.ta reportn gloomy accounts from the sine dif-tnots. and unless ruin soon mils, mortal;:' will be lerri'jle. Sly / !<!)' c>. ->ii '! u si.- I'.ua'iflito J^ct'.rer. > e -wj, ? ' > * istcVi i'.tiei he , we s.'iu-.l lfrt.- ?ir.v .;,<: ? * f-. .j'- t,*s. :w stpp<-j>".v inLoog the catr .?- 'M .?>u a.u.;'. jtd i-.ue a.ready - ?. i Live. i octviD.E, S. C. P., 0.. July 10. 1877. . jigs of this office unr.ilfiurlier notice. * office is open from 8 A. M. to 4 P: for transaction of all official business ludiug Money OidBrs and sale of nips. Railroad Mails close at 7:15 A. and are open for delivery from 8:20 to . Jf. All county horse mails close at ) A. M. H. W. LAWSON", P. M. >seph S. Hammond EEPS on hand a fine stock of fast horses and light running vehicles for hire to public. t? charges are reasonable and enited to the d times. Transportation to any part of tor adjoining counties will bo furnished theshortest po*s!l)ie notice. pply.'to him at the Depot or at his rcslce on Main street. ug. 1,1S77. tf. NOTICE. f TI.I, be let to the lowest bidder, on Tues1 day, the 21?t of Auetist, next, at ten ock, a. m.. the bulldinsr of a bridtre at les l/ower Mill. The contractor, will be ulredtoglve bond, with good securities. R. JONES. G. M. MATTISON, R. A. McCaslan, County Commisslonera. ugust 1,1W7.3t. ate' of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ij B. Seller and Frances E. Gray,?Plain. against >urv T. Wldeman, Administrator, James . wideman, William H. Wldeman and >hn Morrah,?Defendants. the said Defendants, of whom William i. Wideman i.i a resident of the Repubic of Mcxico : OU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND required to answer the Complaint In t action of which a copy Is tiled in the ce of Clerk of said Court and to serve a copy your answer on the subscribers at their ce Rt Abbeville Court House, S. C., within mty dayb after the service ofthisSummons you, exclusive of the day of service. If j fal! to answer this complaint within the te aforesaid, the Plantltft will apply to the irt for the relief demanded In the comInt. PERRIN A COTHRAN, Plaintiff's Attorney. William H. Wideman, one of the Deendantts: AKE NOTICE that the complaint in this e together with the Summons, of which i foregoing Is a copy, was filed in my office Abbeville Court House, 8. C., on the 28th luly, 1877. u 8.] M. 0. ZEIGLER, C. C. Pk LUf. Ist-flt, MARKET REPORTS. LOUISVILLE, July 40? Flour dull and nominal. Wheat steady nnd unchanged. Corn dull?white 55. mixed 58. Rye dulT,ut 70. Oats dnl?whttc 35, mixed 33. Pork quiet I at 14.00rl4.25. Bulk meats steady nnd un- J changed. Bacon firm?shoulders 0, clear ribs v: 8, clear sides 8%. Sugar-cured hams 10%al4% n, Lard quiet?choice leaf, tierce 10% kegs 11. . Whisky firmer, at 1.0/. Bugging quiet, at 13aI3%. Tobacco unchanged. At GUSTA, July.30.?Cotton dull and noml- lj nal?receipts 320. sales 321. \ri CHARLESTON, July 30.?Cotton quiet? ti middling 11%, net roceipts S4, sales 70, exports coasLwise 151. (j GREENVILLE, S. C. Piedmont % 8Mrtinga, per yard . 0'X " 4-4 Shetings, per yard 7% A " % Drills per pard ? sQ A discount ofUV$ per cent is made, if paid on receipt of the goods. v H. P. Hammett, Pres. and Trea HOTEL ARRIVALS. ^ ALSTON HOUSE.?H C Fennel, RC Brown lee, J L Prcssley, H C Prcssley, H Wilson, Due West; Jus McComb, Bold Branch; B L Clink- n scales, Antrevilie; Miss A A Giles, Granite- I ville; RE Winn and wife, Santuck; DrJ T -j Baskln and wife, Monterey; A H Llddell, ci Storm Hill; TT Cunningham, L S Cunning- or ham, SS Baker, A TMcDlll, Lowndesvllle; 0" Dr J A Glbert, J A Glbcrt, Jr., Bordeaux; BC Link, Lebanon; W Jones, Cokesbury; _ Thoe Purker, J Y Jones, City. CENTRAL HOTEL.?Mercer Brown, Col- % umbla; Dr E H Edwards, Dr O P Hawthorn, Vi Due West; E E Keese, Anderson: R E Smith B N Williams, G & C R R; H H Jlllson, A Orcenvlllo; L Sheppard, Greenwood-Hala Jones, W H Arnold, S E Graydon, W A Moore Dr w C Norwood, Cokcfcburp; W M McGhee Hodges; H P North, Geo A Wagner, CP Lesesne, Charleston Jas Evans, Evnns Mill; ? L G Straus, Dallas Texas. J Wash Boyd, St fn Joseph Mo., J W Covington. Atlanta; Miss N 1 Laker, Blu&Hl.l; Dr W AThmplelon, A W A Jones, City. HEPAT1NE for ilie Livor. EDWIN PARKDR. H Jniy 20 1S77. H gASE BALLS AND BATS. R Red Stocking Balls, 81.40. Star 44 $1.00. Juniors 44 50. ? Bats, 37,38 and 40 inches long at 40c. ~| E. PARKER. tl July 25, 1877. 1 HI Bath bricks, ioc. 31 v E. PARKER. tt July 25,1877. CONSUMPTION CURE. Thrasher's J consumption cure at 25c to $1.50 a V bottle. E. PARKER. M ? July 25, 1977. 8( TAY WATirr lilA JllUllWbi My books for the collection of the first installment of the Taxes will close on Tursday 2d day of August. ALL who do not pny by that time will be charged interest at the rate of one per cent a mouth ou said 1st installment until paid. H J. W. PERRIN, J Treasurer, Abbeville Connty. A July 25, 1877. It. ei s Notice to Tax Payers. ALL Persons having any Real or Personal Property in their possession, or under their control as owner or holder, or as husband, parent, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, agent or attorney, on the first day of June, 1877, are g: required to list or exhibit the same to the w county Auditor or his Assistant. For the u purpose of Taxation my office is opened daily, (Sundays excepted) for the purpose of receiving such returns uutil 5th September next. For the accomodation of the tax payers I have arranged to have an assistant at the following places on the days designated: viz., At Ninoty-Six, from arrival of down train on 23d July until arrival of up train on next day. At Greenwood, from arrival of up train J on 24th J uly until arrival of same train ^ next day. K Hodges Depot, from arrival of up train jj on 25th July until arrival of same train 8I next day. a Gilgaf Church, 30th July. c Smithville, 31st July. Cedar Spring*, August 1st. White Hall, Augsut 2d. _ Chiles Cross Roads, August 3d. . Donaldsville, August lOtb. 7 Duo West, August, 11th. J Erwin's Store, August 13th. Lowndosville, August 14th. Hester's Store, August 15th. Calhoun's Mills. August 16th. ] Lebanon Church, August 17th. J Bradley's Mill, August 20th. c< McKettrick's Mills, August 21st. It is made my duty, when parties fail to make their returns within the time / prescribed, to copy the returns of the " proceeding year and add thereto filly d per cent., as a penalty. J. TOWNES ROBERTSON, " Auditor. I Abbeville, July 18,1877. ? Election?Fence or no I Fence. S WHERAS written applications have been received from Townships No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 and 15, desiriug an election for the adoption of the Act of the Legislature, which provides for the fencing ot stock instead of fencing the crops. We therefore by the authority invested in us by said Act, do hereby order an e:ection\o be held in said Townships on Tuesday the 14?h day of August next for the purpose oi' adopting or rejecting the proposition to alter the fence laws. Voting wi.i be done by ballot. Those in fa vor of adopting the Act will write upon l their tickets "yea" those opposed "no." Polls will be opened at8 o'clock A. M. and 01 close at 4 P. M. Tiie managers will count the votes immediately alter the polls are closed, and report the result to Board County Commissioners, at Abbeville, Court House, on the 15th by 11 o'clock A. M. Poll? for No. 1 Township, will bo open- f ed at Ninety-Six?Managers, W. S. Richardson, Jas. Rogers, Jr., and T. L. Moor. Polls for No. 2 Township, will be opened at Greenwood?Managers, J. T. Parks, 1 J. F. Coleman and G. M. Jordan. r1 Polls for No. 3 Township, will be open- ? ed at Hodges?Managers, Wm. Z. McGhee, J. Harp Vance and M. A. Cason. * Polls for No. 4. Township, will be held at Donaldsville?Managors^ A. M. Dodson, W. E. Bar more and W. B. Asker. Polls for No. 5 Township, will be hold at Due Westi-Managers, R. W. Haddon, O. P. Hawthorn and J. E. Todd. "1 Polls for No. 11 Township, will be held _| at ,Abbevillo Court House?Managers, a W. A. Templeton, A Bequest and G. A. Douglass. Polls for No. 12 Township, will bo held i / at Antreville?Managers, A. M. Erwin, I \ J. \V. Black and R. 0. McAdams. Polls for No. 13 Towhship, will be held j _ at Lowndeavillo, G. F. Burdett, J. B. i. Mosely andJThoophelas Baker. Polls for No. 15 Township, will be opened at Calhoun's Mills?Managers, P. H. McC'aslau, Jas. Taggart and S. S. McBride. p R. JONES, x G. M. MATTISON, K. A. McGASLAN, "l County Commissioners. J Office County Commissioners. ei July 2, 1877. tf. \ TAX 1STOTICE. " THE books for tho collection of State and County taxes for the iiscal year / beginning 1st November, 187G, will be { opened in theTreasurer's oince at Abbeville ij Court House on Monday, the second day f of July, next. The rate, per centum, of ^ taxation is as follows: For State purposes, seven mills. For County purposes, three mills. In addition to the above all able-bodied mniofl hnfrwfian tho aire of twentv-ono and fifty aro required to pay a poll tax of one dollar. Tho tax act provides that tho "I taxes may be paid in two equal install- J ments. Tho first to be paid on or before ir the first day of August, next, and the sec- al oud during the month of October. All parties failing to pay the first installment as provided, will be charged interest on the same at the rate of one per cent, per month from the 1st day of August until paid. ~| Receipts tor the payment of the "ten J per cont." tax will be received as so cl much money in the paymont of either installment of the above tax. J. W. PERRIN, County Treasurer. / June 27,1877, 3t. \ SHERIFF'S SALE. 3y virtue op an execution to rae directed, I will sell at Abooille Court House on Saleday in August, ext, within the hours of sale, the foliowig property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, situate, ing and being in the county of Abbellle, adjoining lands of Mrs. J. C. Gray, J. H. Brooks and others, containing ne Hundred & Fifty Acres, iore or less. Sold* as the property of Jfred Gray at the suit of R. E. Hill. TERMS CASH?Purchaser to pay for ipers. J. Y. JONES, S. A. C. Sheriff's Office, July 14, '77 [18-3t he Abbeville District *Bible , Society. HHE, fifty-fourth anniversary meeting L of the Abbeville District Bible Soety will be held in the Baptist church x "Wednesday 25th July, instant, at 11 clock A. M. The sermmi will be preached by Rev. F. Probst, and the address delivered j Thomas S. Moorman. Fsq., the Board : ' officers will meet in the Law office oi'| essrs. Perriii & Cotliron at 10 o'clock, . M. WM. H. PARKER, Rec. Secretary. Abbeville, July 18, 1S77. lie Piedmont Maifactirii Co,-, manufacturers of SHIRTINGS AND SHEETINGS, MILLS AT PIEDMONT, 6. C. . P. HAMMETT, Prea't and Tres Post Office address?Greenville, S. C AMLIN BEATTIE, Secretar Post Office address?Greenville, S. C OYAL KALLOCK, Superintende Post Office address?Greenville, S. n Jan. 17, 1877. 6m. rUST RECEIVED at W. T. McDONI ALD <fc CO'S., No. 2 White's block, case Superior Jellies, 100 lbs. French id American Candy, Nuts, Chocolate, cigars, Ac. Our A. Roasted Coffee is io best in the market; try it. 3ARGAINS! BARGAINS! at W. T. Mcdonald & co's., No. 2 White's block, in Gents' Hats, Ladies' & [isses* Gaiters, (small sizes,) call and ;e. ? TIIry ATifi RLLINU urr AT COST. pHE UNDERSIGNED would respectL fully inform the citizens of bbeville county that ho will sell out his itire and well Selected Stock of pring and Summer Clothing?Gents Furnishing Goods and a Nice Assortment of Straw Hats A.T COST. A FULL STOCK OF DRY GOODS, lioea aud Groceries always on hand, hieh I propose to sell at very low figres. P. ROSENBERG, Granite Range, Abbeville, S. C. July 4,1877. tf. Annual -Returns. :o:o:o: \ DMINISTRATORS, Executors, Guardians, Trustees, and other iiuciary officers, who are required by law > make returns on the Estates in their ands, ruid have not done so, will make ich returns before the first day of auust next, or bo subjected to rule and osts. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probata. A. C. June 27, 1877.1 m UTILES' GAITERS FOR LADIES -tJL and Gentlemen, just received by T. P. QUALES. June 20,1877. PAPETERIES.?Fancy Paper and Envelopes iu boxes?25 cents to 75 ants. EDWIN PARKER. June 20,1877. QUININE AND SUL. CINCHONIDIA with other recent orders of nigs. EDWIN PARKER. Juno 20, 1877. REAT INDUCEMENTS TO BI?YJT ers of Millinery, Dress Goods and adies Goods generally, will now be offeri at the Emporium of Fashion, to close ut the Spring Stock, and ladies wanting ) secure bargains will consult their own ltorest bv giving us a iooK oeiore purhasing elsewhere. J AS. A. BOWIE, Agent, Emporium of Fashion. June 0, 1877. "FVesh. Meal, Pearl Grist, New Orleans Syrup, Sugar and Coffee, Lard and Bice, Cheap for cash T. P. QUARLES, Agent. April 25, 1877. BLACK ALPACAS.?A fresh supply of our superior Brand from 40 to 7"> ents iust received at the EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS. Williams! Female College, Willlamston, S. C. 'he Fall Session Will Open on Tuesday, July 31, 1877. C> ATES per Session of 20 weeks; clue Lli half in advance, the remainder Oetoer 15Board, $70.00; Tuition, J 10.00 to 20.00; Instrumental Music, $20.00;-; 'rencli, Greek, or Gorman, ?10.00. For a Catalogue, address KEV. S. LANDER, President. July 4. 1877. 4t. DOZEN CANE and CANEI 7A BACK ROCKING CHAIRS t J. D. OHALMEHS & CO. Oct. 2.5, 187G, tf BANNED GOODS OF ALL KINDS U at Cunningham & Templeton'H. _June 6th, 1877. tf <andreth and Son's New Crop oflTuxnip Seed for 1877, OR SALE BY H. W. LAWSON & CO EARLY Flat Dutch, Purple Top Flat Dutch, Pomeian Globe, Yellow Abrdecu, Amber Globo, Purple Top, 'ellow, Ruta Baga. July 11, 1977. tf. Notice. )VERSEERS of RoadB are hereby notified that their Roads must be put l good order by the loth August next, hey are authorized to call out all able odied hauds between tlie ages of 16 and By order of the Board. ROBERT JONES, Chairman. July 4, 1877. 3t. f"YDE BROTHER'S Wonderful LI Cement Stands Hot Water Washlg?For mending china, glass, wood, [so sticks paper, lables, Ac. Ac. EDWIN PARKER. June 27, 1877. Good and Convenient. HTYDE BROTHER'S Perfected InJL delible TABLETS, for marking othing, witnout preparation. Warranti indelible, EDWIN PARKER. June 27,1877. "SHEWING Tobacco good and low J EDWIN PARKER. SAVE YOUE FRUIT! SATE m. FRUIT!! Save Your Fruit!!! .-IBttj Your Frnit Cans from 4AAA QUART TIN CANS for j\_/Vy VJ Preserving Fruit, for Sale by H. W. LAWSON & CO., at eighty :ents a dozen. A LARGE LOT OF HALF GALLON Glass Fruit Jars for sale by H. W. LAWSON <ft CO., at two dollars a dozen. Quart Fruit Jars at one dollar and seventy-five cents per dozen. 25 BARRELS No. 1 Kerosono Oil, directly imported from the manufactory, at twenty cents per gallon when bought by the Barrel, for sale by H. W. LAWSON & CO. THE CHEAPEST AND BEST stock of goods over brought to Abbeville, and for sale Strictly for Cash to all Parties. UY H. W. Lawson & Co. J une 27, 1877. 5,000 Bachelor Brothers Popular Brands of CIGARS' Just Received. BUMBLE BEE, PECULIAR, LITTLE ONES, PRINCIPE, and PART AG AS. TO parties living at a distance I wiil send a sample box of either of the above Brands, postpaid for $3.50. J. M. LAWSON, Abbeville S. C. May 16, 1ST7. For fale Cheap. THE Undersigned having withdrawn from the firm of Seal, Sign & Robertson, offers six Single Buggies, four Double Buggies, one 1 horse Wdton,one 2 horse Wagon, and one light 4 horse wagon, for sale at exceeding low prices, as I am determined to close out the stock. J. W. ROBERTSON. May 16,1877. tf. To the Public. 1HAVE removed my DENTAL OFFICE to the room on the upoer corner of Granite Range, over Mr. Mars' store. JNO. S. THOMPSON, Dentist. May 16,1877. Ciiiilai & Tempta Have on band a full stock of Groceries, Corn, Bacon, Lard, Ham, Sugar, Coffee, Bice, Molasses and Flonr. Prices Low as the Lowest Feb. 7, 1877. Marshall P. DeBruhl, Attorney at Law, ABBEVILLE C. H., S. C. Office of W. .A Lee. [July 19, '76. Coat's Spool Cotton # &CENTS per dozen. R. M. HADDON & CO. April 11, 1877. Aodersonville Mills. CIOTTON YARNS. New process. J Manufactured from Seed Cotton. For sale by T. P. QUARLES, Ageut. April 25, 1877, IF you want a good HAM for $1.00, call on QUARLES. April 25, 1877. Fancy Shoes! FOR Children. Ladies Slippers just received and cheap at the Cash House. . P. QUARLES, Agent. May, 16. FOTJ TZ'S ' HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS, T^h ctira or prevent V\. 1'. I'K.N NKY, Abbeville, is. L. J. F. TOWNSEND, Hodges Depot, S. C. ELASTIC Hoes, Bandages and Supporters, of silk, Linen and ^ Cotton ordered, and will be received n a short time by PARKER & PERRIN. May 2,1877. SODA CRACKERS.?Fresh and of cond niin.lU.v. EDWIN PARKEK. Juno 20, 1877. Articles Recived. TXT ASHING SODA, 10c ponnd f t \y iuu jjuuiiu. Salts, 10c pound. Soda English, 10c pound. Sulphur, 10c pound. Ruta liaga Turnip Seed. 50c pound. EDWIN PARKER, Juno, 27, 1^77. Turnip seed Ruta Papa sou EDWIN PARKER. KEROSENE, Standard Pure. EDWIN PARKER. LADIE'S SHOES.?Iti Cloth, Morocco and Pebble Goat. Another lot just received at the EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS. June 27,1877. F" OR SALE. FRUIT JARS J Gallon June 18, 1877] EDWIN PARKER HOLMAN'S Fever and Ague Liver Pads on hand at 82.00 each. EDWIN PARKER. June 20. 1877. PURE KEROSENE, 25 cents gallon Juue 13, 1877. EDWIN PARKER, DR. HALL'S 1UNG BALSAM for diseases of lungs and consumption. June 13, 1877] EDWIN PARKER. DWIN PARKER, dealer in Drups Medicines, Stationery and Books. l<*ancy Articles and'Seeds, Wines aud Urandy, Ac. For cash. TO ARRIVE at No. 2 White's block, 1 case NeW Goods. Miss J. E. RAMUY.