The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, December 05, 1877, Image 3

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9? The Press and Banner. Wednesday. Dec. 5,1877. Sale Day. Saleday In December is generally considered the ureat business day of the year, and large . nuiuucrs assemble at the Court House men than on any other Sale day. The attendance of white people on Mondny | was as numerous as in former years, but; tnere was a noticeable falling oil in the number of negroes. On no December Saleday since "re-construction" has the attendance of negroes been so slim. The poor laborers seem to l>e making few preparations for Christmas,; and they are slow to make arrangemedts for i next year's work. A good deal of land was sold at distressingly low figures, lower even ! man ou last Saleday. Everything passed oil'j quietly. Keal estate of R J Cheatham, deceased,: 27a acres, S t. Cheatham purchaser, $.">00. Kstate of S >1'fribble, deceased, tract No.' 1 apMy \frw S h'.Tri Milt* mir<>hiw?r Ct :Mlh ! tract No. 2, 200 acres, Mrs S L Tribble, pureiias-' er, Sl.STU. 173 teres belonging to Wilson Hodges, sold to satisfy exeeution, W P McGhee purchaser, The Griflin Place, 230 acres, belonging to \V K Watson, soid subject to a mortgage ofabout ; #1,100, was Did on by C A C Waller, agent, for ?5. Kstate of Wm B Dorn, deceased, sold to sat- . Isfy debts in their order?Carter Tract, No. 1, -Ui acres, J T Cheatham purchaser, 575; Carter | Tract No. 2, 1JS acres, J f Cheathaiu purcliascr, #195; Harmon Tract, 192 acres, S McUuwau purchaser for #1 an acre; bell Tract, l-fcj^jacres. 8 McGowan purchaser, tl.uo an acre; Wide- | man Mill Place, IAS acres, 8 McGowan pur- ' cnaser, ?2.50 an acre; Morris Tract No. 1, 216 i acres, S McUowaa purchaser, 50cents an acre; Morris Tract No. 2, zltf acres, S McGowan purchaser, oOcents an acre; Gold Mine Tract No. 1, 72 acres, $7.50 an acre ; Gold Mine Tract No. ; 1', 4&i acres, 82.55 an acre, ? McGowan purchas- i er. ] Lands of William Tcnnant?The Home| Place, 100 rcres. DrJ A Uibcrt, purchaser, at J M.uOan acre; The Beliot Tract, 1U0 acres, Drj J A Gibert. purchaser, 25 cents an acre. | > Land of J K G Bell, 500 acres, Mrs. Mary Aj. Bell, purchaser, 81,tJ0u for the tract. [. Estate of John A Hamilton, deceased, un der decree of foreclosure?Hamilton Home- ] stead, 181 acres, John C i>ouglass, purchaser, $220; Tract No. 1; oJ acres, J G Hun.Lion, purKlmuir <i.Vi- Tnu-L No. 2. 'JH lUTes. Thomas ' Thomson, purchaser. t"2U; Tract >'o. 3, 34 acres, &?">, A J Woodhurst, purchaser. Arthur t?rwin's c.siate. n*> ucres, sold under mortgage lor $4S?5, Win A Krltli, purchaser. The estate of Joel J Cunningham was sold by Col J S Cothran, the executor?Home Place, li'iO acres, more or less, lo J A Mart in at $4 an acre; the l'.antatlou on the river, M3 acre*, to same at ;k> cents per acre; Blue tiill tract lo J \V Robertaou, acres, ut SS.oO per acre. Another Deed uf Blood. Another homicide has to be added to the Already bloody docket oi ..ubeville County fir next Court. The fatal encounter took place j ut Minim's Cross Roads. Last Wednesday night, between eight or nine o'clock Thomas Pinson called at the house of Madison S. Ingram, who keeps a store at the Cross Roads. Pinson had been at Xinetv-Six and was returning homewards slightly under the influence of whiskey. Ingrain possessed a promissory note of Plnson's which the hitter asked to see, and thereupon a dispute arose, in the ]>resence of Mrs. Ingram and a young man named King. Pinson made use of expressions in Mrs. Ingram's \>resance to which In- t grain took exception, ar d he ordered Pinson out of his house. Pinson was armed with a , stick, and refused to go >ut. Ingram is a one- K armed man, but he ad vt.need towards Pinson ? to put him out. The latter raised his stick h and Ingram retreated beiiind his store-counter, telling Pinson not toad vance. or he would shoot him. Piuson gnV'.' no heed to the warning, said he could defend himself and still followed Ingram. Drawing a pocket-pistol on him Ingram tired. The shot took effect, and I'inson walked out on tiie piazza and immediately fell to the groun l. Ingram ran to Mr. Henderson's house for help to the wounded man. Mr. Henderson came at once and Dr. ' Wtuidell was sent for. The wound was pronounced fatal. On undressing Pinson It was discovered that he had no fire-arms about his person. Pinson lingered in great agony until Friday morning. After hlsdeath It wasfound that the ball had lodged in the liver. Thedeceased was a young farmer about twenty-eight years of ugc, married and the father of three children. lie was working a part of Mr. Win. Kouche's plantation on Saluda River. Ingram is a married mnn about thirty-five years of age. He has disappeared. The wives of the two men or sisters. The Report of the County Commissioners. Klsewhero In the PreM aiul linnnrr may be fouud an eluborate report of the actings and doings of the County Commissioners for the unst year. The otllce of County Commissioner is the most important in the county, and we are pleased to state the present Incumbents have most faithfully discharged their important trusts during the fiscal year Just closed. Mr. Jones, the Clerk of the Hoard, has made the fullest and most satisfactory report that we have seen from anv of the counties. In ? fact the Report* of the Commissioners in j. some of the countlesare no vagueand indefln- t Ite that we doubt their being in compliance with the requirements of tiie law. ^ Sunday-School Christmas Tree. c The ElbtrUm Oazrtt* says that it was decided by the Kiberton Sabbath-school last Sunday V to have a Christmas?tree some time during r the holidays for the entertainment. amu>e- a ment and benefit of the school. We will not gu into detail as to the propriety and ad van- a taxes that accrue from entertainment* of this j, nature. and we trust Lhat the good jwople of j Abbeville will adopt this or some other mode of making little hearts happy. Let the children be Joyous now, before the sterner duties of life shall set lit. 1 ? Nearly Killed and Badly Scared. [, Lost Thursday being Thanksgiving Day Mr. Joel Wler took his double barreled gun, and ! * went in search of game. After being out for It some time, in crossing a fence, he fell to the I groundbreaking the barrels from the stock!, of the gun. and instantly discharging both' . loads, which passed so close to the back of his liead that his hair wa? burnt by the powder. In this case "amiss was as good as a mile.'' t The scare will last Joel for some time. t - >*v ThanUsgivin^Day. fj I^ist Saturday was generally observed In this town in accordance with the proclaraations of the President and the Governor, us a . day of Thanksgiving. The business house's of the town were closed and divine services Mere held in the Episcopal und Presbyterian ' Churches. Those who were not disposed lo l1 goto Church went hunting or spent the day sva wu more agreeable to them. c I>r. John S. Thompson, who has so lone mid so successfully practised asdentlst In Ab bevllle, is about to remove to Greenville. c Our citizens sincerely regret to say good bye to Dr. Thompson, and tliey hope that in the n new sphere he lias chosen for his labors lie f will not only build up a flourishing practice, hut will also make many friends. He Is a t dentist of deserved high repute. He attend- s e<l lectures in Baltimore and afterwards ini* l'niladclphia where he graduated in the Kyi- > vnula College of Dental Surgery. His attain-, [ ntentsand merit were honorably recognized by the profession in the Suite. who elected litm in 1S7.5 to serve 011 the llourd of Dental. t Examiners for two years, and at the cxpira- j tlon of that terra. re-elected him for five] years. He has had a lucrative and extensive 1 practice in Abbeville, but he goes to Greenville in hopes that in that larger fleldjlia will J even do better than here. And we are sure he will not be disappointed. As an accomplished . dentist and a genial member of society he will succeed among the busy, thriving inhabitants of the Mountain City. 1 In the Orangeburg Poor House there are on- . ly three inmates. Here are the items paid to 1 keep the institution going outside of the victualing: Rent per year, $96.00. Pay per 1 stewardess per year, $144.00. Salary of overseer, $#>0.00. Salary of Physician, 875.00.? Total, $615.00. The County Commissioners of this County let out our poor to Mr. Jacob , Miller, who takes good care of them at 37.50 a ' month for each. This Includes every expense . Ineldont to the keeping of the poor. Orange- 1 burg ra!'{ht profit by following the example of our Couuty Commissioner*. 1 Charleston tans will please inform us what Is meant by this title "The Episcopal Female Blbl^ Prayer Book and Tract Society of Charlestou." It figured In the Legislature last1 Friday. We have heard of a Breeches Bible and a Doudy Bible, . but Ik there, a "Female Bible?" If It is the "Society" that is female, let the gentle adjective be put In a better situation. The Texas Fever.?As a cure for this diseaao we refer our young friends to the latter of Mr. John D. Uodinan.fonnerly of Ninety-Six. Mr. Godman Is the son of Stuart Adair Hodman,! once editor of the Jxxnrenjtville Herald uiul af-1 ter wards the publisher of Godman't IUiutraled Family Friend, at Columbia. His statements^ may be relied on as perfectly corrcct and not ( overdrawn. We had the pleasure of a call last week from , Mr. E. R. Stokes, book-binder of Columbia, j Mr. Stoke* In one of the best book-binders in the Union, as his superior books in ttic public ofilces In tbo Court House will substantiate.il His books are both better and cheaper than \; the Northern work to be found in the public offices. It is the duty of our officials to patronlte him, and it is to the interest of individuals to do the same thing. "Balmy seal of sort affection, tendcrest pledge of future bliss, dearest tie of young connexion, love's tirst snow-drop, virgin kiss!" is wlia* be said to her the other night, standing on the doorstep, but Just then a foot tub struck him on the head, which reminded blm that somo one listened besides the flowers Be economical this Christmas. Try to content you with turkey and plum-pudding. Give up for once at least champagne and madeira and make an effort to the cheerful and happy with Scotch whiskey punch. The times are hard. Dont give more than one dinner party. Again we wiy be economical. It is of paramount importance that we mention while passing along that we have secured a patent door-closer that acts like a charm. If a man leaves our door open hereafter he is Immediately grabbed by tlie patent, shook up until be is Insensible, and then he is lifted out into the street to await the coroner's inquest. If you want something nobby, go and look at those now hats at Cunningham <t Templeton's. They have Just received a splendid as?ortment for men and boys, and have priced them at figures within the reach of all. They have various styles, shades of color and qualities. Let the people keep in mind that the tax now being collected is for 1H76. The tax for this year hasn't been demanded yet, but as it will be due shortly, tax-pnyers should keep enough money to meet the demand. After this cumins tax shall have been paid, better times will dawn upon as. The slauderer's base and venomous tongue Is never idle, not even In Elberton, and those who Indulge In it should be branded as vipers , and ostracised from the circles of good soclety.?JElbertun GazrtU. It will comfort our Elberton neighbor to know that Abbeville is siimla: ly afflicted. One thousand dollars will be riven for each book-agent's &eaJp brought to this office. iThls Is a fib. but if an obliging press will cindly copy tne foregoing, the country may noon get rid of a nuisance. We don't want ?ny more books "which norespectable family should be without.") W*t weather yesterday. 1 > I K \Ve have received a communication from Mr. S. Elmore, of Ureenwood, explaining the mistake by which his name appeared in the delinquent tax list. We rceret that lack of space prevents its publication. Mr. Klmore need not fear any evil etl'ects from tiie mistake. His character as a tax payer is above suspicion. ^Delinquent tax-pay ere have had their sentences commuted. The Comptroller-general, in accordance with the action of the Legislature, has indefinitely postponed the sales advertised. Our County Treasurer, Captain Perrln, informs us that the Abbeville County list is very much reduced now, nearly all having paid up. Mr. Hirnm \\\ Law son, jr., has come back from Florida. We advise him to stay in old Abbeville, and hid farewell to mosquitoes. His brother James M. Lawson enjoyed his visit to Florida. He did not go to Cuba, but he has excellent cigars nevertheless. Col. Ahney, Solicitor of the Fifth Circuit, wns in town on Monday attending tosmne professional business. He called at ourofflce. Although young in years and office, he has proved himself to be a hardworking and successful servant of the State. Ills recent triumphs In Columbia have added^to his fame. The pleasures of memory. How fondly our memory recurs to the hog-kllllng times of our youth. The poor half-fed necro rememhers them too^and licks his lljis at the savory recollection. Ah distinctly I remember the hogkilling in December. "Mr. Gcffin's dwelling house was burnt down last Wednesday afternoon. The fire bemin In the upper story, where two children hud been playing. The cause is unknown. The ftirnitnre in the lower rooms was saved. Insurance SI,000. Pay Yovr Pom, Tax.?The law provides n severe penalty for the non-payment of the Poll Tax. and all who have not paid this tax are advised to come forward at once and do so. The Treasurer's office is still open to receive, the Poll Tax. Advertise.?Money Is far from plentiful this season, but our people have some, and as Christmas time draws near, they wish to know where they can get most, and best for It. Advertise your goods, ye merchants in town ind country. Pray for the poor, the ill-fed, ill-clad, 111houscd poor. If that does them no good, tlien ' try some of what the Bibls calls "giving to the poor." A little wood, h little food, or an old pair of pants, may get ahead of a prayer in thrrace. The meu of the mountains who come here with apple-wagons and yaller dogs impose a Heavy tax on our Intendant. They camp on Mr. Parker's land just outsidethe incorporate limits and practice Squatter's law 011 his timber. AiiBnvn.LE has no street railway?she does not ueed it. She lias no fire-engine and she needs one badly. Hut one thing she has got lor which she is very thankful these dark lights?she has a good I y a rra y of s t reet - lamps. -- 1.. -t.i u\.%. l^UEItY.?II J UUgr tOOKC H'IIU.l UiU J)U<J I til o\v to tlie penitentiary for ten years, how long would lie have sent Cardozo to that Institution for robbing the State Treasury? We would like Home expert to work out this sum. An Inquisition drummerasked us last week ivht-n the Alston House chimney was burning ,vhere the fire-engine was kepi. We ask the lebating society to answer the question. The local editor of the Elberton Gazette now prints his own picture in connection with u iun. Jf the dun and the picture together lon't make delinquents ante-up, then we are 10 Jud<e of small matters. Tbe Union Times complains that each of his subscribers allowed from rive to ten men to 'ead his copy of the Times. Why complain, riend Stokes? Such popularity, if uot protitible, is complimentary. Wk have liberal and accommodating views jn the legal tender question, and bi-monclary tandard. We have adopted a trl-monetury itundurd, and welcome ail teuders in gold, ilver, or wood. Tl?e Laumexville Hcritld gives notice that no >aper will be issued from that olttee during ae Christmas holidays. Friend Crews must 'jcpeci dull times in Laurens about Christuus week. . One would imagine from the advertising' latrouage given io the Laurensvdle Humid hut the editor is growing immensely wealthy, 'lie editor is a good friend and we rejoice at lis bonanza. The Governor has offered a reward of two i undred dol lars for the apprehenslou of George '.Hill, who It is alleged murdered Ricliard if. White, ut Ninety-Six, on the 1'Jth of Noembor. Get your Job printing done at home, where t can be done Just as well and as cheaply as broad. The merchant and the printer are in he same boat and each iooKs to t:ic other for upport. Messrs. R. H. Grenckor and W. P. Hanseal k ill issue a new papor at Newberry about the Irst of January to be callcd the Newberry \~ews. We wish these youug gentlemen great uccess. Mb. T. C. Gower. of the firm, of Gower, 'ox A Markley, Greenville, was in tow n last iaturday. lie is the man tlial makes Greenville. Ho knows something about street railcays. We call the attention of our readers |to the uteres ting letter of our Representative K. A. Conner, Esq. We are glad to know that he tas recovered from his slight sickness. Mr. Abram Solomon of the "Infernal Reve-I iue'and Mr. Edward Thomas the weu:ao\vn ami genial Baltimore "spiritualist" ailed on us on Monday. THE ladies can't understand why a man hould.' be iiiHde Speaker of the House, t would never do at h<.iue, they say, and it an't do in Columbia. Mil. L. H. Rt'ssell lias a new store on Washington street where he has family groccles at the very lowest Hgures. Give him , call and be convinced. No sooner asked than granted. The sjmd nd gravel have been put on the side-walks 11 the muddy places. For this service much hanks. The noble army of drummers In "the United tates numbers about one hundred thousand, 'hey call themselves commercial travellers. "Without visible means of support." If the agrant act were enforced, how many white nen would be put in the chain-gang ? Turkey in Eurouo and turkey in America com fated to destruction about the same ime. No merry Christmas for them. The many friends of Col. Miller will regret o learn that he had the misfortune lo get his land badly injured In agin recently. The summer Is over and gone, the time of he shooting of birds Is come, and the voice ot he coou dog is heard In the land. Bou Fakrow stole a bosket of corn. He las been in the penitentiary two years. He Is , subject for executive clemency. Is it right to tax the people of this State to upportold Bob Farrow for ten years because ie stole a basket of corn ? Mess its. Barnwell <fc Co. keep every variety of fiirmers' supplies and never fail to lease their customers. We hear of Ares in the country every day irtwo. Our turn may soon come. Where is lie lire-engine? The handsome sleighs that made our streets nerry last winter are being littcd up for the x pec ted 6now. Several chimneys blazed up theother day ind looked "omlnlous." Abbeville needs a The Anderson Intelligencer indorses our posi,lon on the payment of just debts due by the State. Dr. J. W. \V. Marshall has returned from >t. Joseph, Mo., and is now at bid Abbeville tome. We imagine we can begin to hear in the dlsanee the tinkle of merry marriage bells. Blow ye the trumpet, blow. Mr. Syfan. Wc ill wish to know when the mail comes In. Wk know a man who likes the Preta and Banner 60 much he always borrows it. Now common people have roomatlzeand 'the quality folks'' have neuralgia. Now burn out your chimneys and have nercy on insurance companies. Th? H'inn*boro Xru's anil Herald talks of mblishlng a dally?in a horn. The iMncattcr Ledger doesn't waste much ipaee on locals. Mis* MclverandMissQibertareona visit to Miss Ivy Perrln. Kkep something for a rainy day?burn out your chimneys. Do something for your country. Shoot a aook agent. Now snakes and lightning-rod men hibernate. B. L. Jones had his house insured for SI,500. Were the negroes ever as nigged before? This clear cold weather is death on hogs. Was it cold enough for <<ou last week? Measles are prevalent in the county. W hose thief of a cow is that ? Who Is the laziest man in town? Is all that hair your own ? llVIICCi At the request of several of the officers of the Democratic Clubs of the county ami by virtue [>f authority vested iu ine by the Constitution of the Central Club, a convention of delegates from the several Clubs of Ihe county will meet i?t Abbeville Court House on Tuesday, the 18th instant. The object of the meeting is to discuss measures of public Interes to the county, and of ureal importance in the present Juncture of affairs. A full meeting Is earnest}- desired. J. S. COTHRAN. President. Abbeville, 8. C., December 3, b"77. Small Economy. In olden times?the good old ante-bellum days, all proclamations, and advertisements from the executive and other state departments, were ordered to be published in every paper in the State. Now they nre Inserted in the Columbia and Charleston dailies. It may be that the country papers are expected to copy for information, or it may be that it does not matter whether their readers are informed at all Wc do not believe that the tax-payers sanction any such economy. If the State is unable to pay any paper for publishing its advertisements, then we are willing still to work for it without reward, even as we have struggled In the past for its redemption; but when advertisements are put in a few papers, while the people of the whole Ktate are equally Interested, we do not intend to copy them for nothing. We repudiate economy, so-called, that operates for the benefit of a few at the expense of many.?True SouXhron. That is Right.?When you have been reading a newspaper two or three years without paying a cent on your subscription, always got your "back up" and stop your paper when the editor duns you. It never falls to Impress him with a clear insight of your idea of Justice and honor.?Athau Georgian. W. C. Benet, Esq., has become associated with Mr. Hugh Wilson as editor of fhe Abbe vino rrrx* ana Banner. r. uenta is uit ??> coraplislied gentleman, unci will tnkc high nmk iti the editorial corps. We wish this excellent Journal continued success.?Pickeiu Sentinel, Moving.?Prof. Lowry has bought the dwelllmr house of Mr. J. E. Todd, in town. Mr. Todd will move to the country, and the Professor will take possession soon. The late Dr. Lowry leit his children, three in number, to be brought up by hit* father in Hue West. They are expected about the first of the new year.?A. R. Presbyterian. Captain Nance and his hoc* enme last Saturday. He sold them at six cents, and the hungry people seemed as glad to get the pork as he was to get the money. They were a fine lot?selected specially for Due West. It is pleasant to know that no place will get better ones.?A. R. Pretbylerian. |THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE, ADVICE FROM A MAN WHO ALWAYS KEEPS IIIS WORD. Our Pledges Must be Kept--"Repudiation Would Bring Inevitable Disaster"--An Annual Tax to Liquidate the Public Debt--Free Schools lor Each Race--T\vo Universities-Penitcntiary Directors Should be Electcd by the Lcgislature--The Remittal of Rack Taxes for More than One Year Recommended-Other Topics of Interest. i Columbia, November 28.?'The Governor's message was preset) ted and rend, In the Senate and House of Representatives, at 1:30 P. M. to-day. The message is as follows : The Message. Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives : In discharging the duty of addressing the General Assembly, Imposed on me by the Constitution, it seems eminently appropriate that l siioiuu begin by congratulating Its members upon the auspicious circumstances under which they re-assemble. The past vear has been u memorable one. Twelve months ago-we witnessed a condition of tilings which threatened the existence of republican institutions under ourancient system orconstitutional government. The whole country was convulsed by a national political contest, which assumed such portentous shape that every patriot dreaded, as Its fearful result, civil war. Amid the throes and the perils of this con vulsion, the government of which you constitute a part was placed in power by the people of the Htuta. Encompassed by dangers as novel as they were suirtIJng, we looked in vain to history for the light to (juide us which experience alone can give. The representatives of the people, chosen as I their rulers, were called on to fulfill as high i duties and to assume as grave responsibilities i as have ever been imposed on men. No human wisdom could have brought us safely i through the danger that besot us on all sides, and we should reverently give thanks to Him who alone has wrought thisgreat deliverance. Our State Is rehabilitated; peace prevails throughout our borders; the laws are impartially enforced and fully respected; good will between all classes Is rapidly obliterating the animosities of the past; health blesses our people, and the lanors of our husbandmen nave been crowned with abundant harvests. We surely have cause for profound gratitude for the blessings which have been so lavishly bestowed upon us; but whileJt bccomes us to acknowledge these gratefully, we should bear in mind that their continuance depends on the condition of our proving worthy of them. THK PLEDGES MADE DUKINO THE CANVASS The first step In this direction is for us to observe, in perfect good faith, the pledges made during the canvass which resulted in our success. Upon this point I feel well assured th;tt the conservative and thoughtful people of thcStateare thoroughly united,and that their representatives will be found in full accord with them. With impartial Justice In the administration of the laws, with the recognition of the perfect equality of all citizens under thoso laws, with the assurance of protection to all in their rights of person and property, and with just, liberal and wholesome legislation, we may look, with assured confidence, to an era of peace and prosperity in our State. This consummation, so ardently desired by every patriot, is t<> be brought about mainly by the labors of tbeOcneral Assembly, and I rely confidently on the wisdom the discretion and the patriotism which will direct and shape the ensuing legislation. Grave questions of public policy, upon which win ucpena, in a lar^e measure, me i inure destiny of the SU?t?. will demand your attention,-mid will reclve, I am sure, your most earnest consideration. THK FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE STATE. First in importance is the financial condition of the State, for, until this is satisfactorily settled, all hopes of returning prosperity will prove delusive. The credit of the State must be restored to, and maintained at. its ancient high character, before we can make good our promises of reform, or can expect her to take the proud Eosition she once held, and to which it should e our highest duty and our noblest ambition to restore her. This object can, I feel convinced, be accomplished by this General Assembly, without Imposing upon our impoverished people na onerous burden. As a commission was appointed by the Legislature at Its last session to consider this subject, it would be premature, if not indelicate, in me to make any specific recommendations In advance of their report, and I venture now only to express the hope that under noch-cumstanccs will repudiation, direct or Indirect, be countenanced. Repudiation would bring inevitable dixnxter and would entail indelible d'ixf/racr. The public debt win surely be so adjusted that, while the welfare of the State is carefully guarded, the rights of creditors shall not be violated or impaired. The very fact that n State can exercise powers in questions of t'-' nature against which no remedy exlstsshould make Its Legislature doubly carcful of the in-, terests of creditors whose sole protection is in the honor of their debtors. An ardent desire to see the credit of the State maintained and her faith untarnished is my sole reason for presenting these views; and with the hone that they will meet the approval of the Legislature and of the patriotic people of Hie State. I leave tills vital mutter to you, who are the proper custodians of the welfare and the honor of this Commonwealth. THE PAYMENT OF TIIE DF.1JT. In connection with the public debt, I venture to make a suggestion for your consideration. Unless some provision is made to meet the obligations of the State when they fall due, we shall be subjected to great embarrassment. and perhaps loss, as the State wl 11 be forced to issue new bonds In order to take up the outstanding ones. This system of borrowing to pay our debts will hamper our people and may impair the crcdit of the State, fhcre are grave objections toa sinking fund, the strongest of which Is that it may be diverted, under emergencies, from Its legltl iiiuiu purpose. iuku;iru uuiiiiim uiik coniiufteticy, and at the same time to provide for the gradual payment of the public debt, I advise that a special annual lax of one-half mill be levied, the proceeds of which shall be placed in the hands of treasurer of the State, who shall be directed to buy in the bonds of the State annually to the extent of the fund so raised. It will be seen how profitable to the State such u plan would be while the bonds are below par. The proceeds of such a tax as has been indicated could, ut the present time, retire bonds to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars, realizing to tho State u profit of twenty-five or thirty percent. The public debt could be gradually but surely reduced while the burden of paying It in tills manner would fall lightly on the taxpayers. I merely suggest such a system, leaving Its practicability and its details to the wisdom and expedence of the Generul Assembly. FBEIi SCHOOLS. Another subject of vital consequence to our material prosperity, to which I beg to call attention, Is that of the free schools. The superintendent of education. In his annual report, gives not only the result of his labors during the past year, but makes suggestions worthy of your gruve consideration. Owing to circumstances with which you arc familiar, the facilities for the education of our people have not been, as yet, what we desired and expected them to be. We must not forget that among the pledges of reform mada py us there is none to which we arc more solemnly committed than that of placing within the reach of all classes the means of education. I earnestly Invoke your favorable action on this subject, and I trust that you will be able to mafure some system which, while benefits lng the scholars, will secure prompt payment to the tcachers. Many of these latter, after discharging their duties faithfully, now hold claims against the State, which would at once be paid. I recommend the ratification of the constitutional amendment regarding 11IC IUA WftUUJWHIlCC OUIUUIII, ttUU^HCU UJ i-UC voters at tfie lu?t election. From the fund which will thus be provided, together with those arising from the poll tax, our schools can he put ou u footing of usefulness. The late professors of the University were not paid in full when that institution was closed, and I suggest that provision be made to pay the claims held by them. My attention fins been called to the fact that there are also portions of the saiuries of Professors Reynolds, Rivers and the late Dr. LaBorde, of the old faculty still unpaid, and it appears to me eminently proper that whatever amounts may be due to tfiesc gentlemen, or their representatives, should be paid. These claims can Jbe examined by a committee appointed by the Legislature, and a report embracing the tacts can be submitted to that body for it* final action. The daughters of Professor LaBorde request me to transmit to the General Assembly a memorial 011 this subject, and I take great pleasure in doing so, commending it to your favorable consideration. THE UNIVERSITY. The action of the General Assembly at the last session contemplated ?he reopening ol the University as a school for thewnite youth ol the State, and the establishment of a similar Institution for the black. This plan strikes me as wise and well-cousidered, and I recommend that such measures be taken at the present session as may be necessary for itn I successful inauguration. It will, of course, | be impossible to put these universities or colI leges in complete working order at once, but such legislation to that end can now be had as will lay u secure foundation lor them. They can gradually be built up until they are abic toolt'er to the youth of trie State every educational advantage to be found elsewhere. In no mode can the lunds contributed by the people of the SUite be more Judiciously, more wisely, or more protltably expended than by giving to their children cheap and ample means of acquiring knowledge. PENAL INSTITUTIONS. Ignorance is the fruitful parent of crime, and If we hope to suppress the latter we must first eradicate the former. The reports of the olllcers of the penal and charitable institutions will give you all necessary information us to the condition and wants of these instltu kitfiio. iiiuuKii luuj nincufui iiiuiui^vu wen during the past yeur, under the circumstances surrounding them, and utamaterlttl reduction In expense, many changes aro necessary to brine them up ut the proper standard. Improvements in them are cullcd for and are I Justified even in an economical polntof view, for if tlie.se institutions are put upon a proper footing they can be made self-sui>i>ortlng to a great extent. If not In full. This is more particularly the case with the Penitentiary, and it Is very desirable that, the convict labor should be utilized, instead of being, as it now is, n burden on the honest people of the State. The superintendent has recently visited many or the penal institutions in thocountry and he has thus acquired much valuable information, which has been laid before the directors. I suggest that there should be five instead of three directors of the Penitentiary, to be elected by the Legislature. In my opinion, the same mode should be adopted as to the regents of the Lunatic Asylum, and I respectfully recommend the change proposed in the manner of tilling these responsible positions, as I think that whenever officers of State institutions are to be chosen, the selection of them should be in the hands of the General Asgombly and not ot tho Executive. Thn rnrwirU nf thr? vnrlmio nfflpprfl nf th<* State Government will give fall information astoall matters pertaining to the different department*, and these reports will receive, as they merit, your careful conslderatloh, I am sure. The exhibit made is eminently satIslactory, n? It shows that substantial progress ha* been made In the march of retrenchment and reform. TAXES AAD FORFEITED LANDS. The taxes levied at your last Besslon have been very generally paid, though payment fell due at a time not only unusual but anpropitious. In view of this fact, nnd the ad dltional one that In many cases the proceeds of the crops had been expended before the ' call for taxes was issued, I recommend that < you extend such measures of relief to delin quent taxpayers as In your discretion may seem proper. Besides these taxpayers, (whose poverty has prevented payment of the taxes ol the last fiscal year,) there aro many In the State who are In arrears for soveral years past. In many Instances the lands of these parties have been forfeited, and they are ? thus deprived of their only means of Uveli- ,i hood. If you could adopt such measures as i would secure the payment of last year's taxes j in t hp msi's (STtlifsf unfortunate eltlzens. re- _ ilevlng themw past Indebtedness on account r i>f taxes and restoring the forfeited lands, It * would be an net not only of humanity, but, I t think of wisdom. A new spirit would be . infused Info our people, and they would de- t vote themselves to the task of repairing their j fortunes with renewed zeal and energy. In . doing this they would necessarily increase the wealth of the State and promote Its prosperl- f ty. Koine of our citizens have paid taxes to ,, officials who claimed authority to collect un- ? dcr the Into administration, and, though that claim was illegal, many of our colored population through ignorance and credulity, have been made the victims of It. These cases ap- ~ peal strongly to our sympathies, and, in the * exercise of a liberal and magnanimous poll- ? ey, the QencrniAssembly could well provide that all wlio have so paid taxes shall he entl- , tied to credit for such payments. Action of 1 this sort would show that we prefer to be governed in matters of this character by the I rules of equity rather than by the technlcall- c ties of the law. SPECIAL LEGISLATION. g Among the reforms which I regard ai im- c fiortant is the abrogation of the system, which . ias obtained here to a certain extent, of spe- * clul legislation. Great abuses occasionally spring from this mode of legislation, and ft : adds materially to the legislative expenses. Most of the States have experienced the 111 \ effects of It, and In many of them It Is pro- r hiblted by constitutional enactments. All ] legislation should be as far as possible, general ( in its character, placing all persons and all In- j terests on an equal footing. j . THE PUBLIC FKINTIUQ. A A communication hns been nddressed to me c by Messrs. Calvo & Putton in reference to the ( public printing, which is herewith transmit- 2 ted for your consideration. The requestmade r by these gentlemen seems a very reasonable d one, and I hope that you may find it expedl- i ent to grunt it. d JUDGE WRIGHT'S RESIONATIOX. A Associate Justice Wright, of the Supreme J Bench, has tendered his resignation, to take ^ effect on the 1st of December next, and I have . accepted it. A vacancy has occurred also * amongjthe Circuit Judges by the resignation of L. C. Northrop, Judge of the Seventh Clr- * cuit. THE COMMITTEFS. I The various committees appointed by the ( General Assembly during its last session, 3 while discharging thelf responsible and ar- j duous duties, found that no appropriation A had been made to defray their expenses, and I took the responsibility of advancing to A them from my contingent fund such sums as fi were necessary to enable them to prosecute , their labors. This outlay will explain why th^ainount charged iigainst this fund In the comptroller-general's report is so large. To avoid the recurrence of such a condition of things, I advise that there should hereafter " be two contingent funds?one a State fund, to meet any demands for which no specific < appropriation has been made, but which have been authorized by the Legislature, and the other the contingent fund proper of the Governor. Should this suggestion be adopted, r five thousand dollars would be amply sufll- jj clent for the latter. r CONCLUSION. ' Permit me, gentlemen of the General As- s sembly, In closing this communication, to ex- 2 press the heartfelt hope that your deliberations may be marked by harmony and wis- r dom, that your acts may redound to your 1 own honor and to the lasting welfare of our State, and that you may live tosee her crown- a ed with all the blessings which can be be- l slowed by a merciful God on a free,;enllghten- 3 ed, prosperous and happy Commonwealth. r WADE HAMPTON, Governor. c ? Abbeville Men and Matters in the General Assembly. Wednesday, November 28. in the House.? Mr. Conner gave notlceof a bill to amend section I of an act to umend section* 55 and 56, ' chupter l'JO, revised statutes, relative to liens on crops. Mr. Hood gave notice of a bill to amend an act to provide lor the appointment of an inspector of phosphates. In the Senate.?The election of a Judge for the Seventh Circuit was appointed for t rlday nextut 1 o'clock. Mr. Cannon also moved to go into an clec lion ror cierK or the senate, nnd nominated Col. T. Stobo Farrow, of .Spartanburg, who wan also elected unanimously. Col. Farrowtook the oatli and Immediately entered upon . the duties of his office. Both Houses adjourned till Friday, as Thursday was Thanksgiving Day. t riday 30th, In the House.?Mr. R. R. Hemphill asked leave ol absence for Mr. Conner, on account of sickness. Mr. Hood introduced bill to amend an net 1 entitled "An act to provide for the appointment of an Inspector of Phosphates and to declare his duties," approved March, 1871. Kill to establish a new Judicial and election county from portions of the counties of Abbe- J vllle, Edgefield and Laurens, to be known us \ Ninety-Six County, was made a special order for Monday next, at 1 o'clock. Saturday, December 1, In the House.?A concurrent resolution was received from the Senate thatboth houses meet at 1 o'clock Wednesday, December 5, in Joint assembly, for the f purpose of electing a Circuit Judge to till the 1 vacancy occasioned by the resignation of L. ( C. Northrop, Judge of the 7th Circuit. a Mr. Bradley moved that the resolution be : laid upon the table. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays, c which were taken and resulted as follows: Yeas A nays .SD. Mr. Bradley then offered the following amendment; "And one Associate Justice, to supply the vacancy on the Supremo Bench, caused by the resignation of J. J. Wright," Mr. R. R. Hemphill objected to the resolution and amendment suggested, and said he { understood there was some difficulty about the mode of electing Judges, and that a case to test the question had been brought before the Supreme Court for adjudication. Mr. Petty took the same ground, and opined tnat It would bo the wisest course to defer the election until the question as to the manner of elections could be fully determined. ? Mr. Simpson moved to make it a special ( order for Monday next. , Mr. Dibble opposed the motion. He said 1 there was no necessity for delay; that It would seriously Interfere with the business ol Orangeburg county not to have a court for fifteen months, which would be the effect ol delay, and that the interests of litigants would be endangered. Mr. Y. J. Pope took a different posit Ion. He thought It best to defer tho matter for the present. After some short pnssages-at-arms between the above members, the question was finally 1 ?ut, and the resolution, as amended, adopted. I liese two Important vacancies will, therefore, be filled Wednesday, oth. Letter from Senex. Editort Pre** and Banner: i To the historical records of our State and the < heroic devotion of our revolutionary soldier* , there arc some traditionary Incidents equally reliable worthy of .note. They were quite dee- 1 tituto of the plainest provisions an well af I shoes to their feet una hats for their head, while kufierinp In their frequent forcea marches from the scorching rays of the sun by duy. and the heavy dues and sickly vapor by night. To protect their nuked shoulders a , pad of long moea was worn on which to rest their guns. What a picture of destitution and wretchedness Is here presented, all of which was 1 born with patience and magnanimity, never I surpassed ut any tlmeor place by any nation. 1 And it is well for us to J^lnk ana talk of these j things Instead of the many follies and light publications of the day. We have another short chapter of revolu- ' tlonary history of which we should be proud 1 viz: In the crisis of the danger of American liberty when the country was over run by the enemy, when men's hearts failed, when all was dark and gloomy, when thousands took protection under royal government; the ladle# of South Carolina came to rescue and put on more than Spartan magnanimity in the groat cause. They gloried themselves under the appellation orRebel Leaders. They crowded on ooard of prison ships and other places of contlncmentof the suffering soldiers to cheer them and gave every evidence of their interest and devotion to the great cause of Independence. In the height of British conquests when poverty stared <liem in the face und ruin unavoidable the ladles in general discovered more firmness and fortitude than the men. Many of them like guardian angels cheered und encouraged their husbands to their duty, and prevented from falling in the | hourof temptation when Interest and convenience had almost gotten the better of patriotism and virtue. Amongthe man y who were banished from their homps and families and whose property was seized by the conouerors many examples could be produced of ladles parting with their husbanus. sons and broth ers exhorting them to patriotism and perseverence and fervently lntrentlng them never . to let family attachments to allow them to swerve from the duty they owed to their country. And is it not to be lamented that theso sub\ lime cxuinplcs of patriotism and virtue should bo so little known and so little regarded ? It Is true that history records them. But ! who reads history? Let us wake up and try to do better. Let us remember that history . records it that the revolution made fourteen . hundred widows and orphans In the single County of Ninety-Six. SENEX. , Advice to Oar Yoang Men, M in kola, Wood County. Texas,) November 9th, 1S77. J Editor Xinety Six Guardian: Can you find space In your nently printed sheet to lay be lore uit) young muu ui mc uuuuiruic */ South Carolina the true condition of Texas 7 It Is a fact, a melancholy one, that nearly all ' the towns and cities of our State at this time ure tilled to overflowing with tramps and ad venturers of every description. More than this, there are thousands of young men from < 1 a distance, some of them worthy objects of charity, who are out of money and employ' ment, and reduced to starvation and beggary. Many of them came here under the flattering delusion that they would at least have no difficulty iq obtaining a clerkship with a reasonable salary, but most of them are only too glad to be able to sacrifice their whole time and labor for their board and lodging. The towns and cities, especially along the line of , railroads, are alarmingly overstocked with what are known as professional men. The city of Dallas alone has between eighty and one hundred resident lawyers, and physicians in proportion, and as for teachers, preachers and clerks, they nrc "im tnicn as auiumn&i leaves that strewed the brooks of Vallambrosa." Under such clrcumstanccs, v/y should ' deem ourselves as unsafe counsellors were we 10 advise any of this class to ctfme to our country at this time, unless, of course, they could bring enough with them to defray their necessary expenses for at least two years. It is impossible lor a mnn to experience a more palpable taste of "hard times," than to 1 find himself in a new country, destitute of money and out of employment. The sort of material which our grow|ng empire needs is , young men and old too, with stout hearts and J horny hands, and with means sufficient to purchase and stock small farms, and with the will to go to work, not minding the many and serious discomforts of a frontier life. To ' all such the generous soil will yield rich her- . vests of plenty, and when hoary age comes on, like the patriarch of old. they will lie down to rest with a happy consciousness that / they have bequeathed an honorable inheri- ' tance to their offspring. Our ollmatc is su- f perb, our soil unsurpassed In fertility, and our i 'armers are by far the most prosperous men n our midst. This will answer the many injulrles of young men writing concerning Lexus? Yours, very respectfully, JOHN D. GODMAN, Formerly of Ninety-Six. Bosches's German Syrup. Can now be purchased right at home, it Is he most successful preperatlon ever Introluccd to our people. It workslike a charm n all eases of Consumption, Pneumonia, lemorrhages. Asthma, severe Coughs, Croup ind all other Throat and Lung Diseases. No >erson has ever used tills medicine without ;ettlng Immediate relief, yet there are a great unny poor, suffering, skeptical persons going ibout our streets with a suspicous cough, and he voice of Consumption coming from their ungs, thut will not try It. If youdle. It is our own fault, as you can go to your Drug;ist and get a Sample Bottle for 10 cents and ry It; three doses will relieve any case. Regilur size only 75 cents. Sold by all Druglists. _ tf Hon. W. O. LeDuc, Commissioner of Ajrriulture, during his recent visit to Columbia ?as so highly pleased with the specimens of orn that he saw at th? Fair, that he bought .11 that Col. B. F. Crayton of Anderson had to pare. He is going to distribute It over the Jnited States lor seed. He did right. Rev. J. C. Boyd has removed to the town of Asperity, and with Mr. J. B. Lathun has hurge of the Academy there. J. A. Richardson, Esq.. attorney and councilor at law. formerly of Edgeiiold la now loated at Ninety-Six. HOTEL ARRIVALS. ALSTON HOUSE.-ThosF Harris. Thomasrille; H H Martindole, J W Selby, J N Perkinon, E F Thomas, PM Tabb.Jr., Baltimore: idward Bailey, Greenville; W T Guillard, S JCA Cobb, T A Cobb, W P McGhee. J W x>gan, Hodges; Henry Myers, Philadelphia; [ G Cllnkscales. Spartanburg; W L Prince, Yllllamston; J Boyd Ingraham, Frank Tryin, Ninety-Six; w B Ralne, W C Cooke, Georgia; C M Peters, Ohio; J B Lannean, ??ew York; 8 C Link. Llnkvllle; A T Wldonan, Dr J PresBley, Bold Brunch; J K HeuIrix; Walhalla, J L Simpson, Lowndesvllle; 1 Glbert. Easlcy Station; J F Calhoun, Borleaux; B F Jenkins New York; E A Hebard, Yashington D C; W H Fnizler, Greenwood; Y Jones. J M Most-ley. Thos Parker, City; V D Mars, Culhounu Si ill. CONSIGNEES. EXPRESS.?W D Mann, Rev Jno Kershaw * B Speed Miss Fannie Brudley, D & J A Jillam, M F Thomas, Ijitlmer & Horton, R il Latimer, A Small, J W Martin. H D Reese, ' M Latimer, J J Hussey, Miss Sue Wilson, V E Lee, Miss Hattie Latimer. FREIGHT.?W P Widcman.'W M Taggart, Vm Hill, Robt Spence, W D Mars, A Wilon, Mrs K C Perrin, L Smith, Rtmagc St Co. MARKET REPORTS. CORRECTED BY Barnwell & Co., Cotton Buyers and Dealers ia Gen* eral Merchandise. ABBEVILLE, December 3.?Cotton. Denund active. Supply light. Prices tending ipwards. Wo quote low middling and gooa nlddllng 9U@10. AUGLSTA, December fl.?Cotton quiet and teady; middling 10%@10^; receipts 1,151 sales ,219. CHARLESTON, December 3.?Cotton steady alddling 10 3-16@10%; net receipts 4,038, sales ,000. LOUISVILLE, December 3.?Flour qnlet >nd unchanged. Wheat quiet; red 1.20. amber .32, white 1.25. Corn quiet and firm; white 5, mixed 32. Pork quiet. Bulk meats quiet; >artly cured nh<5Ulders 4%, clear ribs lear sides eVi. Bacon, none here. Sugar :ured hams quiet at 18}^. Lard quiet and lrm; choice leaf in tierces, -CM OtlC?. WILL be let to tho lowest bidder on rhursday the 3d of January next, at 10 >'clock a. m., the building of a bridge >ver Little River at Cade's upper Mill, rhe oontractor will bo required to give jond with good security. R. JONE8, R A. McCASLAX, G, M. MATTISON, Co. CommlHslonera. Dec. 3d, 1877-lt WARNING. PERSONS crossing the bridge at Cade's lpper Mill, will do it at their own risk. R. A. McC^lSL^lN, Co. Com. Dec. 3, '77-3t Corn Whiskey and APPLE CIDER. I KEEP nothing but the purest North Carolina Corn Whiskey, the best Apple Jider, and Seeger's Lager Beer, which I tell only for the cash. Don'task for credt. Store on Washington street, third ioor from the Carriage Factory. Dec. 5, '77-tf J. W. RYK^IRD. Just Received A LA RGE stock of all kinds of steel >lows, also plow-stocks, cheap at Dec. 5. W. JOEL SMITH'S. ' To/liao' QIiaaq AJAUAV0 WUVV0I \ NOTHER lot of our elegant custom ljl. made goods in Pebble, Morocco and .'loth, just as good and 25 per cent cheapir than Miles' work, just received at the EMPORIUM OF FASHION. W. C. BENET, Attorney at ' Law( Law Ranse, Abbeville C. H., S. C. FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. BY virtue of a mortgage given to us by Mrs. Sallie C. Williams, we will tell to the highest bidder at vlbbeville Jourt House on saleday, 7th January, 1878, all that tract or parcel of land b*eonging to the said Sallie C. Williams and mown^sthe BAKER PLACE, CONTAINING 225 ACRES. more or less, situated in Abloeville coun:v, and bounded by the lands of William Cvilson, Mrs. Anderson, Thos. Jackson, Dickson, Jordan and others. Terms?One half cash; the balance on a credit of twelve months, with 10 per cent, interest, to be secured by mortgage. J. D. Neel, T T T> 1_ u. xi. ricsaiYt Doc. 5, '77. Executors, ifcc. Sale on Foreclosure of Mortgage. BY virtue of mortgago and with consent of G. W. Caldwell, the mortgagor, I will sell at Abbeville C. H., or saleday, January 7. 1878, that tract of land now owned by said George W. Caldwell, bounded bv lands of W. C. Hunter, D. Thomas,Mr.Pruitt and others, containing four hundred and eighty acres, more oi less, of which 100 acres are fine bottom land, three-fourths cleared, 150 acres o! natural forest and 50 acres of pine land There is a good dwelling house with necessary outbuildings, and tho cabins arc conveniently distributed. The tract is one of great fertility, well watered, and tha bottoms are ditched. Intending purchasers are invited to examine and judge for themselves. Terms Cash. PETER McKELL^R. December 5th, 1877. ' THE CHEAP CASH HOUSE T. P. QUARLES, AGENT, Dealer in, DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING AND NOTIONS, And Will Hell at the Very Lowes Prices. STOCK COMPLETE. /IT Amnnrn ULUJLJIJLlNlj CHEAPER THAN EVER. T. P. QUARLES, Agent. September 19,1877, tf. White Lead. Dry Paints, Painta in Oil, I pound cans. E. PARKER. [F you want a dozen spool cotton for 85 cents, call on Rosenberg. rlttitninghaji A texpleton have Just reI celved a new supply of prints pretty tyles, a complete an<l full line of alpacas' rom 30cent? to 90 cents. L H; RUSSELL Has Recently Opened A FIRST CLASS GROCERY STORE, AT BEQUESTS OLD STAND, WASHINGTON ST., ABBEVILLE. JJE keeps the very best of FLOUR, BACON, LARD, SUGAR, COFFEE, FRUIT, pAvvpn nnrms VAAAl A1 ***/ v v And everything kept in a first-class FAMILY GROCERY. HE also keeps on hand a large supply of the bost brands of CORN AND RYE WHISKIES, WINES AND BRANDIES, CIGARS AND TOBACCO, CHEAP FOR CASH November 28, 1877, tf. JpROFESSdR~TTCE'S~ WEATHER ALMANAC for 1878, tells the weather for every day of the year. EDWIN PARKER. November 28, 1877, tf. UST received at R. M. HADDON & Go's ' 5 Cases Ladies Shoes, 2 " Millinery and Fancy Goods, 1 " Notions and 1 Case Dry Goods. November 28, 1877, tf. EADIES DRESS GOODS, 15 to 65 c'ts. Black Alpaccos, 25 to 60 cents. Water Proof, fifty-six inc's wide, 85 ct's. Ladie's Cloaks, $4 to $12 Ladie's Hose, 85 to 50 cents. Men's Half Ilose, 8 to 50 cents. Ladies Kids, 75c to $2. Ladies Shoes a specialty/ R. M. HADDON & CO'S. i>uvein oct zo, iou, u. Millinery, Millinery. MRS. HADDON is up with the times in her department and has made large additions to her stock since the great decline in these goods. Ladies wanting anything in the way of a nice Hat, Neck Ties, Frills, Cuffs, Lace Bibs, Collars, Corsots, Underware, Handkerchiefs, Zephyr, shawls, &c., should give her a call. R. M. HADDON & CO. November 28,1877, tf. NOTHER LOT of those elegant fitting and stylish Ladies Cioaks, all prices, to arrive in a few days, at the EMPORIUM OF FASHION. Novomber 28, 1877, tf. Colored Shawls. IN order to close out our largo stock of the abovo goods wo shali from this date offer them at cost, and ladies wantSris* K?>w?nSna * trill rlr\ U'ol I tn rvtva iia a J tig Uat^UltlO n JU V4V? II VH W ^4T W UU M look before purchasing elsewhere at the EMPORIUM OF FASHION. November 28,1877, tf. State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. In the Probate Court. Ex-purte It. E. Hill?Petitioner, Petition for Final Settlement and Discharge. NOTICE Is hereby given that R. E. Hill, Administrator with Will annexed, of the Estate of Margaret Donnald, deceased, has applied to the Probate Court for the appointment of a day for settlement and discharge from said trust. It Is therefore ordered that Saturday the fifteenth day of December next, be fixed as the time for settlement of said estate, and discharge of said Administrator. Given under my hand and seal of office thle the 18th day of November, A. D., 1877. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate, A. C. Nov. 14,1877, 4t. State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. In the Probate Court. Ex-Parte?Wm. A. Giles and Jas, T. Baskln, Petitioner*?Petitjon for Final Discharge. NOTICE is hereby given that Wm. A.Giles and James T. Baskln, Executors of the Will of Andrew Giles, deceased, have applied to the Court of Probate, for a final discharge from their trust. It is Ordered, that Thursday, the 27th day?of December, 1877, be fixed as tne day for the discharge of the said Executors. J. FULLER LYON. Judge Probate, A. C. November 14,1877. CANNED GOODS OF ALL KINDS at Cunningham & Tcmpleton's. June 6th, 1877 tf HARNESS and 6! 4 TkTfcT I*S 3 JLF JLJ MJJ KJ IAiJGE Stocks of J7arness, Saddles, Lonthj er Ac., at prices LOWE# than the LOWEST. Hhoe Findings including the best French Calf Skins and Tanners and Machine oils, specialties. Those desiring goods in my line will And it to their Interest to purchase of me. Give mo a trial and be convinced. The best goods for the leant money VARDRY McBEE, Main Street, next door the Sigh of the Great Boot, GREENVILLE, 8. C.. Oct.lO, 1877, 5m ? Notice to Debtors. DEBTORS to the estate of Bannister Allen deceased are hereby notified that they must pay their debtn at once to Chas. P. Allen, Executor of said estate. By doing so they will save costs. _ CHAS. P. ALLKN, Executor. Lowndesville, S. C. November 21,1877, if. The Palmetto Cotton Gin, MANUFACTURED BY J, M, MATTHEWS, Ninety-Six, S. C. 1 DEALER IN FURNITURE,' Coffins, Belting and Gin Material generally, and Agent for Steam Enginos, Threshers, Reapert . and Mowers, Cotton Presses, <fcc. CONDENSERS. Feeders and Seed Crushers attached to Gins when desired, REPAIRING CAREFULLY DONE. All communications receive prompt attention. Purchasers should call or correspond with him before purchasing elsewhere. Joj aun, 1877. tf. GREAT INDUCEMENTS. | S3.500 WORTH OF GOODS to be sold at astonishingly low prices, at R. M. HADDON & CO'S. THE FIRST IN MARKET. Direct from New Orleans !! PURE AHTGENUINE. NO BOGUS ABOUT IT!! WHITE BROTHERS have iust received a shipment from Ji<ew Orleans of choice new crop New Orleans Molasses. The first of the season. It is very fine. Call unci be supplied. WHITE BROTHERS. Nov. 21, 1877. ROSENBERG sells the best cider vinegar at 45 cents per gallon. CASHMERE by the wholesale at ROSENBERG'S. ANEW lot of Gents' clothing just received at ROSENBERG'S. THE largest and cheapest lot of Jeans can be fbund at ROSENBERG'S. J. D. CHALMERS & CO., ABBEVILLE S. C. | Dealers in Furniture* PARLOR SUITS, CHAMBER WALNUT , Hulls, Cottage Halts, Wulnuland Painted Bureaus, Wash Stands, Tables, Bedsteads, I Chairs, Wardrobes, Safes, Lounges, Children I Carriages, Window Shades, <?c. WE also keep the largest and best selected stock of Picture Frames, Mouldings and Finest Pictures kept In the State. Olve us a call and we will sell you goods as low as they can be bought elsewhere. All goods warrsnted as represented. September5,1877, tf. 19 iioiiva cvvrj uimy u> L conic and inspect hi* large stock of oods. THE STRIKE HAS. COMMENCED IN ABBEVILLE. * ROSENBERG Strikes for Quick Sales and Short Profits. [October 01,1877. STTPPER HOUSE, By D. B. GLYMPH, Hodges, Depot. PASSENGERS on the G. <k C. R. it, and the travelling public generally, arefumlshod oxccllunt meals at this Hotel, and the best aocommo'dutloiiH to those vr ho lodge. Sept. 2,"), '77?3m A Choice Stock of CONFECTIONERIES, . French, Fancy and Slick Candies at W. JOEL SMITH'S. i IF you want a pali'ofshocs for one dollar, go t to ROHENBERu'S, QINGHAMS, 10 cents at Rosenberg's. * r ROSENBERG sells a good pair of boots for , 32JW. t 1 FURS for ladies and Misses, also extra size j Capes for old ladles, very cheap at the s Emporium of Fashion. October 10, 1877. ^ IiHE merchants through the country will And it to their Interest to call on Rosenbales, Futures opened strong, as follows: Oc- o berg. [Octobei*lQ, 1877. ? Q ROSENBERG Intends to sell his goods as low as anv hou?ie in the State. " ~ " * ? IF you want to dress up from head to toe for ? $.00 go to Rosenberg's * TRUNKS.?An elegant line for Indies and ? gent*, now on hund at the Emporium of r Fashion. [October 10,1877. LADIES, If you want a Shawl for 50 cenU, ~ call on Rosenberg's. ' . 5 'J^HE FAIR IS COMING.? ? HORSE BLANKETS AT \ W. JOEL SMITH'S. p T FOR young gentlemen.?the most stylish HATS, handsomest CRAVATS ami ele- S gant SHOES at W. JOEL SMITH'S. ? GENTLEMANS WHITE SHIRTS for 75c at ? ROSENBERG'S. 5 Hoyt's Summer Cologne at RONSENBERG'S. BLUE8TONE. AT 15 cents per pound. j E. PARKER- * Hurrah for Hayes* Southern Policy Hurrah for Cheap Goods at ROSENBERG'S. Rust Proof Red Oats! I SEED VERT PURE. 600 BUSHELS of the above for sale by WHITE BROTHERS. Oct 23, '77-tf 1877 1877 New Store! New Goods I!1 NO. 2 GRANITE RANGE. UTCC DA MOT ITIIOO HAMJLil WILL Open her FALL AND WINTER STOCK of MILLINERY, NOTIONS, Hankerchiefs, Collars, Cuffs, Combs, Frills, Ties, Veils, Corsets, Jewelry, Hosiery, Pins, Needles, Thread, Trimmings, 4c. WEDNESDAY OCT. 3. Her Friends and Customers WILL And It to their INTEREST to Call and Examine her Stock before Purchasing Elsewhere. In connection with the above will be the DRESS MAKING. DEPARTMENT nnder charge of competent Milliners, who Insure satisfaction in making and cutting dresses. PATTERNS Always en Hand. ONRTIBUTORS to the County Fair by Rosenberg ? Cheap and good Goods of every Description for eveaybody. Hark the Spot WHERE reposes the remains of your ' friends by placing*marble Monument ' or Head Stone to their memory. At the Mar- < ble Yard can be seen a full line of all cjades of Marble?Also a large collection of the latest designs from which we can at short notice gewbp all grades of work. Our prices are us low as city prices, and work better finish- ' edthan done elsewhere. < J. D. CHALMERS. ; JUST recoived a lot of beautiful Flower Stands. Something new. At . J. D. CHALMERS & CO. 1 State of South Carolina, CO UNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Court of Probate. James M. Giles, Plaintiff, . against James T. Ba.skin and William A. Giles, Executors, James A. .Giles and others^ heirs of Andrew Giles, deceased, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not served.) To the Defendants Andrew S. Giles, Solomon Dasher and Mary his wife, S. Louisa Giles and Elizabeth Giles, residing at Perry, in Houston county, in the State of Georgia: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy is hied in office of the Judge of Probate oi Abbeville county, and to serve a copy of [ your answer# to the said compiainc on l the subscribers at their office at Abbeville 5 court house, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, ex| clusivo of the day of such service; and if , you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintitf in this action will apply to the court for the re' lief demanded in the complaint. Dated 17th October, 1877. PERRIN ? C'OTHRAN, Plaintiff's Attorneys. [L.s] SAML. C. CASON, C. C. P. A. C. To the Defendants Andrew S. Giles, Solomon Dasher and Mary his wife, S. Louisa Giles and Elizabeth Giles: TAKE NOTICE that tho complaint in this action, together with tho Summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, was filed in the office of the Judge of Probate for Abbeville county, on this 23 day of October, A. D. 1877. SAML. C. CASON, C. C. P. A. C. Oct. 23, '77-tf JUST BECEIVED. ABEA UTIFUL line of Dress Goode consisting of Mohair Luster, Cashmers, Afghan Suitings, Semlin, Suiting> Black Alpaccas, from 30, 40, 45, 50, 65. U0 cents per yard. Ladies Cloaks froni 14.00 to $15.00, in the DAY, TAMAHILL & CO, Manufacturer* of and Dealors In CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS, SADDLES, TRUNKS, HARNESS. LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS, SPRINGS, AXLES, CARRIAGE MATERIAL, MACHINE BELTING AND PACKING, 225 Broad Street, Opposite Central and Globe Hotels, Ate . casta, Ga. We are now receiving a largo and varied assortment of vehicles for business or pleasure. A full assortment of 1, 2 and 4 HORSE WAGONS, best manufac ture, at the lowest prices. Call and examine our stock. DAY TANNAIII LL & CO. Nov. 7,1877 , 3m. TOZI Steam E TWEINTY Of which are Now W< in the County of A fair Prospect ot as fore long. A I Terms can he plying R Oct. 31, 1877 tf, TO THE 1 My customers know that I have heretofore n style, auality and prices. The time has come when these goods c he North and West. I do not go backwards, but continually rii lew styles. I have made reductions in pria lense to place in your hands a Price List ths I respectfully invite you to call and exami: ng elsewhere. Orders by mail will receive i it would make the list too large to describ iedrooin, Parlor Suits, Dining Room, Office, iecretaries, Dwarf Libraries, and Book Case his list contains only a few of thq prices of | PARLOR SUITES.-Slx Chairs, HalrCloth _ ir Reps, 321, ?24, 528. PARLOR ROCKERS.?Carved Top, Hair ? Tloth or Rep. 8?.00,811.00,814.00, 517.00. ai MATTRE88ES.?Straw and Cotton, 13.50, 4.0ft Shuck and Cotton, $3.75, 84.25; Cotton 88.00 ? IDEBOARDS.-MarbleTopn.i520, 825, $30,835, * 10, $45,150; Marble tops upwards to 8150. PARLOR SUITS.?Seven pieces. Hair Cloth N r Reps, 845, $50,800,870,880, 890, $l55. $125; Nine S ileces, Leather or Cane, $150; Eight pieces, 6 'lue, upwards to 8450. h CHAMBER 8UITS.?Imitation Walnut or ? >ak, Ten pieces, solid head, carved top, n 24, 828,834,840,845, 850. DRESSING CASES.?Ten piece*, $40, &5, v 50,855,560; Ten pieces Walnut 570. 580, 590, 100, ten pieces walnut upwards to 5fl00. d CHAIRS.?Cane sent, per half dozen 55.76, a tone seat, Dining half dozen, S8.75, Cane scat h tent Dining per balf dozen 510.00, Split seat ter half dozen $3.50, Best Cane seat, $4.75, Cl Food seat, 53.25. * ROCKERS.?Wood Seat Arm, $2.00; Wood leat Nurse. 51.00; Cane Scat Nurse, $2/jQ; Cane ? leat Arm, 83.75. s WALNUT BUREAU 8UrrS.-Ten pieces, inclosed Wash Stand, 515,545, $50; Ten pieces, t< darble top, enclosed Wash Stand, $45, 55ft, 555, AO, $65; Ten pieces, marble top upwards to 312S ? No cluirge for freight, drayage op packing, Thanking yon for past favors, I rei I October 31, 1877, 12 m. "OUR MANUFAGTURI T1S a good idea to remember them, bat neglected. .4nd we take pleasure in i while the firm of .HRISTOFHE remains honored as it has been for thirty yc Ladies and Gentlemen \ We have now on hand and are offerfng at $100,000" FOREIGN AND DOME It will pay every one to givo ns a call lie! benelit of those who cannot come, we will s We Prepay F .ght on all < re i? Oct. 1877,6m. ^ -A, STRICTLY ( a. beq DEljIRES fo notify his friends that li sinessona strictly CASH BASI small profit. His stock will consist in pa Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Bo Bacon, Lard, Corn, Grii I also have on Hand a Fine Stock WHISKEYS, COGNAC, PEACH AN SHERRY, MADEIRA, PORT. MA WINES, and a Good Stock of A LE AN I will make it to the advantage of pur icd Prices. A. April 18,1877. tf. Dr. H. 3D. X D E 1ST 1 ABBEVILLE, S. C., Offic l. sm House, Sign and ABBEVIL 01 RAINING, Mnrbllnjr, Papor-Binglnp, Knlf T 43-Speoial attention paid to Frescoing of WORK WARRANTED. TTntol u^iu JL*V Corner Brond and Washington Streets, AUGUSTA, GA., Has been thoroughly Renovated, Remodeled, and Newly Furnished. IT IS located In the centre of buslnes#. Telegraph OHIco In the Hotel Building. Express Office In the saine block. Post-Offlce only one block ofT. All other public conveniences close at hand. The Office of the Hotel will be open during the night, and guests will be received, or called at any liuur. W. H. MOORE, Prop r. | Pates of Board, 92.00 per day. Oct. 24, 1S77, Sm. W,J. DELPH, 1 H0LE8AEE and Retail dealer in COOKING STOVES, TIN WARE, Ac., Ac. | HAVE at all times la Stock those First j " CIurk Stoves, EXCELSIOR, COOK, STEWART, HENRY CLAY,' PLANTER, &c. ^ W. J. DELPH, =65 BROAD STREET, J AUGUSTA, GA. At Lowest Prices. No Charge for Drayage. October 24,1877,3m. ^ To Debtors. NO man has boon more lenient than I have been towards my debtors, and for this reason I think they should pay me now that I need the money. Pay up old scores and start anew. Respectfully, W. 1*. PENNEY. Oct. 17, 1877, tf. GUNS, PISTOLS AND JEWELRY 4 T a Sacrifice In Rosenberg's Store. A. (October 10,1877. . * ] I LiiACHEl) and Brown Homespuns for i Si rent* :i yawl nt Rosenberg's. < I 3R'S Ingines, I'HREE orMng Successfully .nderson, with a * ?mntin fwsv Visv. UXCLLLTf ULUIO UU~ 'rice List and had by apr to " ' . TOZER, COLUMBIA, S. C. ptjbLic, Augusta, ga., August 1, 1877. s led the **JPiir$iiture" trade of the South, an be purchased as cheap from me as in so the standard of my goods, and add 38 wherever possible, and spared no exit will help you to purchase goods, ne my stock and prices before purchases much attention as if given in person. 0 and copy all the different prices of , Standing Parlor and Ladier Desks, ;s, manufactured by me, and therefore, goodd kept by me. B UREAS.?Imitation Walnut *nd Glass, .75, $9.75, Walnut and Glass, $13.75. $17.50; r'ulnut quarter Marble and Glass $19.(X), $24.06 8.00,834.00; Walnut full Marble and Glass ad upwards to $100.00. BEDSTEADS.?No. 1 Bed $2.25, No. 2 Bed !.75. No. 3 Bed Solid Head. A InehMhlvh 1.75, No. 4 Solid carved top, 6 ft. 6 In. high 1.00, No. 6 Bed Solid carved top, French $8.00, io. 1 Bed Walnut, carved top, 6 feet high '."5, No. 2 Bed Walnut, solid head, carved top feet 0 In high 19.75, No 3 Bed Walnot.aoltd ead, carved top, 7 feet 8 in high 111.7*, No 4 ed walnut, solid head, carved top, 8 feet* in, lgh $14,00. W ASHSTANftS.?Imitation Wafcrot ?L7S, Falnut enclosed 84,00, Walnut Marble top $900 WARDROBES.?Wal not $17, Walnut two ravens $19, Walnuttwo drawr ,sdrop handles irved top $22, $30, Walnut two draw,4rop andle, carved top, fancy panels $36. TABLES.?Bound or Square $1,50, Walnut sntre. draw $3,00, Walnut Centre Marble top r.oo, $8,00, $8,00, $12.00, $18,00,820,09,825,00. TOWEL IV&CKS.?Walnut. 50, ?.<?, V-fiO, 2,00, W,00., SOFAS.?Large Hair Cloth or Reps, carved ? 818. 822, $24,830. TETE-A-TETES.?Tete $15,00, tlt^S, S4.7S. main, yours respectfully, G-. V. DeGBAAF. ING INTERESTS." our Dry Goods Interests must not be * insuring our friends that it never will RGRAY&CO, tars with the confidence and patronage of )f Abbeville County, prices to suit the times, Wortla of STIC DRY GOODS. fere purchasing elsewhere, sad tor the end Samples to any address. Drders amounting to $10. AY tSe CO. DASH HOUSE UEST e lias determined to conduct liis bu S and will dispose bis goods with * irt of ots, Shoes, Crockery* Floor, 3), Sugar and Coffee. of LIQUORS, CORN AND RYE D APPLE BRANDY, N. E. RUM, lLLAGA AND SC'UPPERNONG D LAGER. chasers to call and examine my stock , Bequest. VIX-iSOUNT, '1ST, e Over the Post Office. ITH, Fresco Fainter, LE,S. C, iomlnlng, Gilding on GIum, Tin and Wood. Churches, Stlltf, un<* Dwelling*. 47-ALL October 1(5,1877.8m I J* W EST (_ ALADDINf U.& SONS' I SECURITY UIL, THE BEST HOUSEHOLD OIL IN USL Warranted 150 Degrees Fire-Test. WATER WHITE IX COLOR. Fully Deodorized. WILLNOTEXPLODE ' , HIGHEST^ award CentennialExposition For Excellence of Nanuftctaro AND HIGH FIRE TEST. Endorsed fcy ths Inraranc? Companies Jtead Uili CeAyicati?One of Many. Howard Fibe Insurance Co. or Baltimore, Baltimore, Dec. 23d, 1874.?Mturt. C. Wat rf Son*,?GenUrmen: Having used tho various oils sold in this city for Illuminating purposes. I take pleasure in recommending your "Aladdin Security Oil" as the ta/ut and bat ever used la our household. Youn truly, [Signed] ANDREW REESE, President. Ifsnnflirtnitd bjr C. WEST A SONS, Baltimore. Trr It. and m will bm no other. H. A. BRAHE, DEALER IN BATCHES, DIAMONDS, rEWELET, SILVERWARE And Fine Fancy Goods !06 BROAD ST. COR. McINTOSCH, AUGUSTA, GA., ESTABLISHED 1842. WATCHES and JEWELRY carefally REPAIRED AND WARRANTED. October 1877,3m. NOTICE rS hereby given that an application ve: hp manp tn thf> nAXt aonnion r?f Legislature to amend the charter of tl< Savannah Valley Rail Road or for * m jhartrr. [September 22,1877. tf. / i