The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, July 03, 1878, Image 3

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The Press and Banner.! Wednesday, July 3,1878. Cokesbury Conference School. Tlic-plcasant village cf Cokesburj* has) for halt a century been famous for its ex-1 cellent schools. Under the fostering care; of the Methodist Church, the Conference :< School lor the education of boys and j > youths has continued in its prosperous I j career under a long line of distinguished , rectors, and many a man whose name is> \ part of the history of South Carolina has i received his pre-graduatc traiuingat this j time-honoured institution. x wo aiiiwiivmi; luim ui ion- 10 Liimi? i(n( a close last week. The present rector, i Prof. Pritchard, lias been successful in! keepiug up the high character and flourisliing condition of the Conference School and under his auspices the closing exercises were conducted with great credit to the pupils and the faculty. Rev. II. l'\ j Chrietzberg preached the customary ser- j mon before the school on Sunday 25th J Juno. On the evening of 24th June, the i public assembled in the hull of the Ma- j sou ic College to hear a debate by four oft the senior students members of the Krogophic Society. The subject ofdebate was, "Which is the true policy?the Staaightout, or the Conservative?" The Straightout advocates were Messrs. J. I). Moore and J. G. Evans, the negative was maintained by Messrs. D. L. Mabry and (*. P. Watson, Rev. W. A. Rogers, presided. The subject was handled in a most admirable manner. The intelligence and ? forensic ability they displayed were be- j vond all praise, and the liveliness and r vigor with which they championed their t cause deserved and received theadmira/I ~ 41.? 0 LIUli uuu uuumuai it ltd I LU'Il UI lUU v audience. The presiding officer's duty s wax no easy one lor both sides had made r out a good case, but Rev. Mr. Rogers de- * cided in favour of the Straight-outs. 0 Thereafter he delivered an excellent, olo- ',! quentand instructive address to the Ero- s sophic Society. u On Tuesday a special examination of ] the senior Latin class took place. It was v conducted by Rev. W. A. Rogers and W. c C. Benet, Esq. After a searching exam- <j ination the prize was awarded to 1). L. s Mabry, and honorable mention was ? gained bv U. P. Watson. n At night the ladies gave au entertain- ,| iiient for the benefit of the Methodist i church. The Cokesbury ladios have al- r ways been noted jfot the admirablo way \ in which they conduct such entertain- J, inents, and on this occasion they sue- (1 coeded as they always do. * s On Wednesday, Rev. E. J. Meynardie, * D.D., delivered an address to a very v large concoursc of people. 4, On Wednesday night the exhibition < proper of the Cokesbury Conference s School took plan.\ It consisted ot r speeches, declamations, and a most " amusing burlesque of a grammar class, s in which List especially the young gen- s tlemen distinguished themselves by I their good acting, and gained frequent applause. s Thus pleasantly ended the closing ex- t crcises. " tj Ookosbury has reason to be proud of ' her good school, and to be congratulated - on Having as its rector so weM-qualiheu 0 and energetic a tcacher as Prof. Prit- v chard. h c; Baccalaureate Sermon. ? T Last Sunday we had the pleasure ofit< ntteuding divine worship at I>ue West-?IP the Rev. Samuel B. Jones, of the Meth-j't odist church, was expected to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon, according to ap- h pcinautmt, but a telegram suiting his o inability to fulfill his engagement was 01 received from him 011 Friday afternoon. Rev. R. A. Ross, D.D., of* York, who r< was in attendance for the purpose of de- pi liveringasormon to the Thoologieal stu- H: dents, kindly consented to till the pulpit for Mr. Jones on that occasion. The al large church was well filled with the cultured and refined community. After prayer and singing the Psalm, "Lord bless and pity us," Ac., he read the seventh chapter of Hebrews, and preach- 1 Fed from the twenty-tilth verse?"Where- i fore he i8 able to save tbcin to the utter-' most that come unto God by him, seeing i w that he ever liveth to make intercession j s? for them." The speaker is a man of!11 nhilifr unrl olfwinnn<?n At 3i o'clock, p. m., Rev. John E. w Pressly, of N. C., prcached from John, at 1st chap. 2d verse?"Behold the?Lamb of ii God wliich taketh away the sin of the 11 worldL7* : ,H ' m * , | u Abbeville Democratic Club. jti The rogular monthly meeting of the |1 club was held last Friday night, Capt. L. ; s, W. White in the chair. There was a full .11 tendance. After the formal business, tl the books were opened for now members, c< and several colored men came forward , and (rave in their names. On motion of i,| AY. U. Parker, Esq., it was resolved to tr nominate a full ticket at the next meeting s< in July. Thereafter the presideut ajjtainted delegates to the County (Jon veilti n. Before adjournment, General McG jwan was catlod for to make a speech, s lie responded in a brief address which s< was after his usual eloquent manner, and R was well received. R] ? lr Greenwood Commencement. tl The closing exercises of the Male High School and the Female Academy at l?, (ireenwood will take place on the lfiih r< ind 17th July. The occasion promises to ([ be a pleasant* and interesting one. Full a Imrticulars of the programme will be H mblished next week. t> We commend to our readers tlio ad- ?, nirable speech of lion. F. A. Conner, w >u Wished in our account of the proceed- c< ngs of the county club. The manly ap- ? >ea ranee beforo his constituents lias gain- Jj :d, him many frieuds. lie took the best ? vay to set himself right before the pub- n ic and to stamp o*t pestilence that walk- w ith In darkness. His remarks on the fiond question are instructive and place r, hat vexed matter in its true light and >osition ; namely, as a question, removed n roin politics and this campaign, and renittod to the Courts. Death of Mns. Motte.?Mrs. Motte, ^ he sister-in-law of Mr. John Knox, who vas so seriously injured last week by the tverturning of their vehicle, died in* two ? lays after. Iler remains were taken to SJ sew York for interment. Mr. Knox has ? o far recovered as to be able to walk ibout the house on his crutches. Mrs. ii vnox is still in a precarious condition. C Iuur aiswnguisneu townsman, uoi. j . 1 1. Cotbran, was the anniversary orator at! J1 he recent commencement of Adger Col- ^ ego, Walhalla. His address was a bril- t iant effort, well received by his audience ti ,nd greatlv praised by the press. Abbe- d 'ill? is proud of his ability aud eloquence. 3e is not without honor in his own " pountry. t I During a recent visit to Due West, wej[ bad the pleasure of being the guest of j rrof. Hood. At the Professor's we bad 11 pe pleasure of meeting one of New bar- T ry's belles, the cultured and beautiful e Hiss Lila Boozer. v Last week while at Due West we were 0 n-atilied at meeting Rev. Robert Lath Am, t [f Yorkville. Mr. I>atham is an old | rieud and we are glad to see him looking ! p well. Father Time has dealt gently j L'ith him. I The meeting at Abbeville Court House r kst Monday was one of the most harmo- j lious that has occurred for months, i [here was no discordant element. The! hitlook is more hopeful for a glorious r iJture than at any time since the war. I Who Is Mr. W. 1). McDonald ? Will the Ab levllle Press a ml Banner please answer.?lie- j' | j [We beg pardon. We intended toprlnt"Mr. j p. B. McDamel," but by some hocuspocus we! , pt off the track. , t I Maj. James L. White, with thanks to ; j lis friends, for their kind mention of his , I illy declines the nominaiion. ' 1 |? Dk. J. W. W. Marshall, lias just < jturned from St. Joseph. We haven't h et bad an opportunity to interview hitn. I > The Abbeville Band will furnish music 11 >r the Due West Commencement to-day !; ud to-morrow. Every horse and vehicle about Ab- j jvllle is at Due West to-day. Gen. Butler speaks at Duo West toly. Mr. Thos. J. Hill, of Antreville, died t? Monday last. 'ditora Press and Banner: \ Having had a special invitation to attend ie examination of the Little Kiver School ' Xrt s fjincht bv an acconiDlIslntl I i Idy, Miss Carrie S&ttlson, I availed myself j the privilege and was highly gratified at | c prompt replies of the scholars to general I icstlons on their several studies. They ere not examined on sections of their nool books which sections they had been | udying very closely for weeks preparatory i the examination but were "ciuizzed" at I HCMkndoin. I1 ^^HMlss Mattison has the entire confidence of! patrons and children as well ns the hoard | sg^m Trustees of District No. 5. Would that we' jsE^Rul many more of the same. Miss M. derived ' education chiefly at the De I-a. Howe, H^Bhool. Respectfully, ajgfgj JOHN A. ROBINSON. | K&Hpitor? Press and. Banner: MM desire through the columns of vonr paper I BBHrdcchne th- nomination for the Legislature HEj^kidered me by my friends. I would at the | fi|^Bne time extend to my friendR my acknowl|K^K(ement and appreciation of this expression , SBSBklnshlp and confidence. IflSM JAS. L. PEESSLEY, I KHBuly 1, IS78. Dead Issues. Editors Press and Banner.' Sometimes we are almost- inclined to regret j that Use lust nail is driven into the cothn oi l radicalism. In ls~t>, when we itad that powerful enemy to JiKlit. we entered into the eon-1 test and \v;med the war with an enthusiasm, I a unanimity of purpose, and a patriotic unselfish n ess that are almost unparalleled In I history. Now that it lias been quietly laidawny in its grave and the last notes of its funeral! Jirge have died away upon the ear, wej -houkl address ourselves seriously to tliej tvork of reform, restore the ancient land- j marks, re-erect me ioiiystnnii:irusoi ine past, mil strive again to make South Carolina lliuj model suite of the Union and Abbeville the ; model bixtvict of the State, us they were in the J .?ast. To ilo this will require years of patient; ahorious, united utl'ort. Instead oi work-1 ng with an eye single to the accomplishment j >f this purpose, wo arc allowing ourselves to :>esplit up into factions, anil to be drawn oil": nto the discussion of do.id issues. 1'roniileiit amongst these dead issues are the Bond.tl Debt question and the University ques,ion. These questions are settled, and happy ,viU It he for us if the are agitated no more. First, as to the Bonded L?ebt question. | At the last session of the Legislature, after i nueli crimination and re-crlminaiion by the jpposing parties, and after many hours ofpeech making at a cost of three hundred dol-1 arsau hour, u scheme was devised, a Court i ?f claims was constituted, the three Judges vere elected, and the wliole matter was retered to them forailjudicatioii, with full power) mil authority to act in the premises, Wei annul toll what disposition they will make' >1 it, but the State has made them her agents, mil will be bound by whatever they do. j Surely the most blatantof demagogues would j lot attempt to take it out of their namls now, ilike require tliat we should let it rest, 11 Next, as to tne University question. r A Joint Resolution was passed at the extra! c csslon of tiic Legislature, 1S(<, as we arc in- j t ormed almost without opposition, appoint- I f tig a commission to inquire into and devise g )tuus for the reorganization oi the Universl-: 0 y- 11 A Hoard of Trustees was elected composed i y if some of the best men in the State, and a s veil-considered bill was passed at the lastit ession re-establishing: the University, and is u low a part of the law of the land. Governor i lamp ton is understood to be in favor of rescuing the University as soon as possible, 'j nd would certainly veto an act seeking to u epeal the act of the last Legislature. The Ignal lailure of those who tried to pass an t ct over his veto at the last session, shows <. iow hard It would be to secure the two-thirds h ote necessary for that purpose. ( Moreover, ample provision is made in the / onstitution of the .State for the maintenance < f the University. By reference to Article X, ti cction it. of the Constitution, rati tied audjn pproved January 2i>. l'JTS, it will be seen that i a here are two taxes provided for, first, "an nniiial tax of not les.s than two mills on the s oilar," which "shall be held in the County e 'reasuries of the respective counties, and aid out exclusively for the support of the iiiblic schools as provided by law;" and se- <i ond "an annual tax of one dollar on each oil, the proceeds of which tax shall be applied solely to educational purposes." Thejf nine section lurther provides that "thcjn WUH) I lf(X% M1UU UUUIMUUUH.-U itiliVTll^ lUVQVV-j () ral school districts of the counties," &c. t SVhile the const! tution commands that- the t chuol tax, the two-mill tax, shall be held in s acii county and paid out exclusively for the () opport of public schools, it cicarly content- j t, 'lates that the poll tax, the tax for education- u 1 purpose*, may be used, subject to the re-jo trie lions mentioned in the section, for the i upport of any educational enterprise or in- t titution of learning, and especially of the!,] 'niversity. Furthermore, Article X. Section 9. of the onstitutioii provides that the General As- i embly shall provide for the maintenance of he State University,*-* * , and every member nkes an oath to "support, protect and defend, * *, tlie constitution of South Carolina * * *. p ro member can fail to vote tor maintaining lie University without violating his oath of thee, and we confess to being unwilling to j oteforaman who announces before lmml n ts intention of doing that. There cannot be ny issue on the University question, be- 0 huso, if the bill were not already passed it 0 :ouId have to be passed at the next session, u he only way to gel rid of the University is c. j amend the Constitution, and wc are not p rcpared to believe that the sectarian col- ,, ;gcs have enough friends t<< Uu it in mat par-i tl culur. s! If we devote our time ami attention to m uilding up our waste places; to elevating ? ur State to something of the high standards ei fold; to devising plans and means fordevel- ^ ping her material res?>urces, to repressing v :>oial and political communism, and to reirming abuses that have crept into our body- t) ulitlc,?we shall have enough to d?>. We n live plenty of living issues, and have no c< ml to "desct'ud Into the eharnel houses and j ti mid the bones of the forgotten dead." Pi KA1K PLAY. ,, U, The Savannah Valley Railroad* Editors l*i ess and Banner: Maunoj.ia, June. 2$, lsTS. When we wrote an article on this subject a w weeitsago, we iiad no Idea that so soon, e would be allied upon, to oppose another heme of the taxing advocates, although c le ssime but with another light upon it. We were surprised when it was told to us, Kit men, with as much intelligence as thoM' j j ho are leaders in this matter could assume he > much brass, as they have done to try and i .. iduee the people to adopt this tlenisy plan, i* is. 'V That the principal of the bonds, will never J' a collected, but only the Interest for four [" i-ars. In answer to the juestion, why j mst we vote so much when so little will do ' *>' icy answer that-tliey want to secure the 'A barter. .. Let them secure the Charter by private sub- , :ription if it is not to be paid, but they know j Letter than that, thev know full well that if] A lis tax is voted it will be beyond a doubt be < ., elected. " We will prove that the advocates of this J"' Ian have no authority to say that these Mu Linds will not be collected, and when they j * '[ take any such promises they are promising J' miething they cannot fultill. 1 Article .'i, of the Act chartering tills road ?j rovldes fur the election of its officers, in tlie .r.: illowing manner. I liai \> IIVII lilt-'Mllll III tnu IIIIIIUICI Iiiw,,ind dollars, S(200,(*)>),) shall have been sul>- 11 ribed to the capital stock of the said corn- 11 any, the said-corporators or a majority of lem, shall within a reasonable time thereIter appoint a t ime and place for the meet- j 11 id of said stockholders of which thirty days i otice shall be riven in such newspapers of'01 ie State as they may deem necessary at | hlcli time and place said stockholders shall J 1 rocccd to the organization o!'said company |" > the election of a President and nine Di- J.' ctore." No such meeting ha-? been held, t he two P lousand dollars have not been subscribed, I 11 tid of course there have been no such officers \ ected. There is no one Messrs. Kdit-ors who j as the right to say what shall be done with "< ie bonds accruing fr<the taxing scheme,! " lit these officers, nor van any one promise ? hat will be done with tlieiu when the o!Ii- ei 'rs are elected. The officers of Hie road hen elected will have sole control of the 1 onds and they can do whatsoever they lioose with them. They will need money to f irry on the work on the road and we are I h ot over stepping the bounds of reason when * ' e say they will in all probability dispose f these bonds to raise the reonired funds, | o hen one has passed from the hands of the j *' jiid they have no more control over it. i v Article (j, of the Act. gives the County Coin-. lis* I oners authority to subscribe to thccapi- j v tl stock of "such sum as a majority of the U oters may authorize said subscription to be >' lade In " per cent, iu Coupon Bonds payable! I; iitirl ! iTtielelO provides for their collection in the jl lowing manner. The proper otllccr is required to assess anually upon the property of such township uch per centum as may be necessary to pay a lid interest. Provided, that within t<-n years : c f the time said bonds shall fall due the mon- j n y to pay the same shall be raised by taxation i s ii the same manner, and paid out by the e bounty Treasurer. I r You will see by these quotations that the 1 tail road Company has nothing to do with > he issuing or paying of these bonds. The iotinty Treasurer is required each year to: t ollect enough to meet each payment, on I hese bonds, it makes no difference who h ?lds < bem if the Railroad holds them it makes no J ill'erence. The bonds cannot be Issued in any way so s to indicate that after the interest for fourj ears has been paid they will be cancelled, j J hey would conllict with the Charter of the oad and consequently would invalcdate: t hem. 11 The only way to rid ourselves of this tax ? < to vote it down. We have shown very I n ilalnly that if the tax is once voted it will be t leyond a doubt collected every dime of It, veil if all of the property in this township si viII have to he sacrificed. f All of our future prosperity Is at stake, and \ m the 20 of July this scheme will be defeated ! I ?y an overwhelming majority. ( MAGNOLIA. i 1 UC JJIIU 1> I'Sl MLIUWUIIUI tiuu III" k <11 ?-? ?.- I Vest on Saturday the l?tlh, the following j kotn!nations were made: Senate?J. C. Maxwell. i House of Representatives?K. R.llemphill, i iV. K. Bradley,.I. II. Rice, H. II. Harper, J. ] I. Robertson. I 1'robate Juqge?J. Fuller Lyon. I School Commissioner?J. F. c. l'ul're. ! County Commissioners?G. M. Muttison, It. > ( V. McCuslan, \V. A. Ulack. ,i The following resolutions were oll'ered and kdopted: i liesolved, That we heartily endorse the ac- ' Lion of lion. 1). Wyatt Aiken, our Represen- , lative in the Congress of tlie United States, and as an expression of our appreciation of | tiis services reccotninend his reiiomination itid election this tall to the same ofliec. Resolved, -d. That in order that the citizens ?f Abbeville, may be enabled to act iutelligiJly in the coming election, we respectfully request nil candidates for the Legislature to ;ivc a full and free expression of their views as to the reopening the State University. Resolved, 3d. That this club as an expression of the services of .1. \V. i'eri in, our pressnt Treasurer, recommend to the Governor his re-appointment. ^Resolved, 4th. That the nominations and resolutions be requested to be published in the Press and Banner. A. C. CLINKSCAI.ES. Secretary, ProTeiu. ? - I Abbeville Co., P. C., June29,1878. Editors Press and Banner: We hud the pleasure on last Saturday of nttendinga pic nic at Dr. Henry'6 Mills, on Lea- i ver Dam Creek, Elberton comity, Georgia. I The day was clear and beautiful, the weather j cool and pleasant. A speaker's stand had ; been prepared by the gentlemen of the vicinity and decorated by the ladies with a beautiful arch of evergreens. At eleven o'clock we were favored with a speech by Mr. P. K. Haws ,the handsome and efficient Principal of tho Heardrnont Academy* His subject was, "Let us Live While we Live." He evidently contemplated the possibility of his persuading one of the bright eyed Indies present to help him live. After the speech all purtook of a bountiful dinner which had been provided by the hospitable people of the neighbor hood. Dinner over, me nine pusseu vtT> pleasantly in conversation, playing croquet and promenading. Iced lemonade was furnished iu abundance. S. A. SPEED, Lowndesvillc. Mt. Cak.mki.. R. C., June is. 1ST8. Calhoun's Mills Democratic club, will meet at Mt. Carmcl on Saturday 2Uth instam at two o'clok. The members are earnestly requested to turn out as there is business of importances attend to. M. M. TARRANT, Secretary. Greenwood Democratic Club. At a mooting: of the Pemorat.ic club of Greenwood township, hold lust Saturday, the attendance being unusually large?the following resolutionsoflered by Mr. f. M. Pendy, were adopted: Wit kkkas, the interest of the State requires the services of the most practicable, as well as wisest and most prudent men in Iter Legislative councils; Therefore lie it ltc.solreil. That we do nominate for the position of Legislator, \V. IC. iilako, Ks<{.anmi recommend him to our fellow citizens of Abbeville county a* a gentleman speeiailv titled for such a position. After the adoption of the above resolution Mr. liiake arose and said: Mr. President and fellow-citizens?I thank you for the very flattering resolution you iia re just adopted, and 1 express to you my extreme embarrassment in endeavoring to respond to it. The resolution is of 110 ordinary import. I was born and reared in your midst?a community distinguished for lt< intelligence. enterprise and public spirit. To :>e tiiu- chosen and designated by you is, therefore, no ordinary distinction and he who would not be moved by such considerations s wanting in the essential elements of a .vortliy representative of yourselves. lUit, fellow-citizens. the resolution has a much broader import still. It points to the character of .he citizens of Abbeville county. The representatives of a people reflect tiie character of bat people?intellectual, moral and social. I t is through their representative men that hey become known to the world. The pubic honcr therefore, as well as material inter st, is in their keeping- Tin- laws which they | naet become material for their history, and lius arc yon to become known ami read of all nen, through the acts ami deportment of hose whom you shall choose ami delegate to four legislativecouncils. Who then could receive the announcement of your resolution vithouta feclingof embarrassment? Ife who akes a less exalted view of the character and esponsildlity of the position Is devoid of cv ry (|uaiillcation for it, and fails to deserve he least consideration at the hands of the leoele. Hut, fellowcitizens,forcolisidcrutions >r a public nature, in deference to the claims if th'c pubiie on others of whom wo a re proud. I bog to decline the very great honor which j on have proposed to con fcr on me. There is omcthing in my nature utterly averse to he requirement of a 'candidate" in the popilar sense of that term. Asa in thanking you begjeave to refer the matter back to you. After Mr. Hlake had concluded T">r. M. ('. 'aggart oll'ereil the following which adopted manimnusly. ltcsolved,?That it is not the sense of liis club to nominate more than one andidatc for the General Assembly, >ut in appreciation of the fact that ieneral Mc(Jowan commenced his career in Lbbeville county, in this village and hasfilld various otlices, both civil and military lie duties of which he has discharged in sncli manner as to rellect credit upon the county ml honor upon himself. Therefore. Iiesolved. That Greenwood club nominate, fimili?l M.>C!nu*n11 n*: ?i I be T.(i\v r llouse of tlie General Assembly. i'he Lowndcsville* Democratic Club'. The Lowndcsville Democratic Club, met in xiwndesvillc, on last Saturday, 2!ltli lilt., to lotninate candidates for th*, different county Hires. After the usual buslnessof the club was ransaeted. it was proposed to ballot^for a rej? esentative in the.State Legislature from the Savannah side of the county, which was one and which resulted in Col. II. II. Harper, eing declared the nominee of this club. On notion <>f Dr. O. It. llorton, the nomination f Colonel Harper was made unanimous, 'lie following nominations of other clubs for he legislature and county otticcs were enorsed by this clut>. Senate?J. C. Maxwell. House? W. K. iiradlcy, S. McGowan, J. II. lice, J. II. Ilice. Prohate Judge?J. F. Lyon. School Commissioner'?J. K. C. DuPrc. County Commissioners?G. F. Uurdett, "\V. >. Acker, T. M. Jay. Coroner?S. \\*. Cochran. The nomination of the fifth representative 1 the Legislature, was postponed till Ahe ext meeting of this club. A very noticeable and encouraging feature|of ur meeting was the unusually Targe number f colored men members of our club who ere present, all of whom voted and exhibitil vi-ry great Interest, in all its proceedings, f the presence of so many colored men is ny indication, and we believe it- is, as to how ne colored people of the Lowndcsville town Mp, will vo:e at me election, <m uio , m 01 November next, old Lowndesville will (lion ivc the I;?r^ri-sl liemoeratie vote tlint has evr been polled at tlml place, it vote that will ivcthe death blow to lladicalism in Abbeilie county. At the close of the meeting, it being known tat Captain J. JT. ilicc, was in town, a conilitlce was sent for hini, ami when lie appear1, lie in a few well-timed and appropriate reinks, expressed his gratification at being resent, and thanked theeiub, for its endorseif-ni of his nomination. After which the club adjourned, to meet 1th nuirday, in July. II. II. HATtl'EIt. President. J. \V. ilircKAI'.KK, Secretary. , Cokesbury Democratic Club. llonciKS, s. c. July 1st., 1*78. Milors ZVcm mill Thinner; XhinkiiiK that a "dot" or two from Saluda idemlfjht be read with some interest, we i nd you a few items. The Cokesbury I'emooratio club met at odscs I'epof, last Saturday,o'clock, 1'. M? >r the purpose of elect!lis delegates to the unity Convention, and making nominaolis. The el eel ion of delegates passed otr very < nietly. but developed the fact, that there was considerable split in the c.iinp. Messrs. . A. Conner, J. M. Miller, W. A. Moore, \V. , , McOliee, M. U. McUliec, A. It. Kllis and T. Kllis were elected to represent the club at , bbeville. The next thine in order was nomiiiatioiis. had became evident that the nominations >uid not be made without protracting the Lectins till a late hour of the night. It was mspnueiitly deemed advisable to postpone uit Important business. The cause of the Hitch," seems to have arisen from an attempt ii tlieparlof the friends of Cupt. .las. Cochin to run him against the members of the okesbury club, he, Capt. c. b->inga ni'-iiier of Kong Cane club. The Cokesbury men lull-lit it 11 ulair to in.-iKe the test, at that lnt*. Tlicy expressed a willingness to civc ('apt. iK'hran and his supporters a luir showing at ie Primary Kieetioii, hut were determined ut t<? let iiim be run then, to the exclusion "theirown man. The scene whleh en sued when the antliK-hrnn men made the""r N-tc?nilned stand, tapirs description. ii would have done ju<ee to pandemonium. T lie calls of tiie chair iv order, were treated with con tempi or asset! unheeded. For liftcon or twenty nnutes the confusion was indescribable. At last ortler prevailed, and after some arm debate, the club atljour *ed. to meet at A. M. on the fourth Saturday, of the present lonth. The session will continue throii-rhut the day. Polls will be opened and an lection regularly held. The votes will be Diluted S i'. M., of the same day. Much merest is felt as to the result. Hon. F. A. Conner made an eloquent and - 1. --I- i. fH/.m mi vinciim *?jit-ftTii. vimuniiiiiK wiuwn ase imputations ami aspersions unjustly ast upon him, by enemies during his ab?nce. He is the right man in thoright place, nd the people are determined to make u erculean elfbrt to keep him in the position fhich lie has honored. We care not to don the rohes prophetic, hut re fed Justilied in makintr the assertion, hat .Mr. Conner will receive the nomination roiu his club, by an overwhelming majoriPUBLICUS. 4<S>? Pokn alus villi:, S. (\, .Tune20,1S7R. Pursuant to a call of the President the Club ssembled in special meeting. Tho meeting ailed to order by the President after reading 11 mites of last meeting a call was made and everal names were added to the roll. An lection for delegates to County Central Club esulted in the election of G. M. Mattlson. .T. | !. Cowan. M. Krwin, Dr. O. U. lteid, J. "\V. lattlson, W. 1$. Acker,and .1. C. Caldwell. The Club make the following reconimendaions. For Senate?Dr. J. C. Maxwell. For House?It. it. Hemphill, \V. K. Bradley, . II. Itlce, Gen. 8. McGowan, .1. P. Kennedy. Judgeol Probate?J. F.Lyon. School Commissioner?.1. F. <\ DuPre. County Commissioners?G. M. Mattlson, It. V. McCaslan, G. Hurdett. After some discussion the Club resolved hat in their Judgment the pay of members to he General Assembly should be reduced to 3 per diein believing that amount to be fair ind just, and would recommend that candilates express themselves on that point. ]te?olve<l 1st. That we heartily endorse the idministmtion of Gov. Wade Hampton and eel that by his wise, considerate, and conservative counsel, the country was saved from tloodshed and ruin, ami the State of South "arolina. wrested from the hand of tyrants ind from a government ofmisrul and crime vhich marked its existence. Kcsolxctl, L'd. That the distinguished nariotismaml world wide moderation exliibif'd upon the part of his Kxcellcney Wade Hampton entitle him to the full confidence inct support of every son of South Carolina, kVithout distinction of race or color. Resolved 3d. That we unanimously recomnend the rc-uominations of Wade Hampton for Governor, and W. D. Simpson for Lieutenant-Governor, believing them to be well suited to promote that peace and good government in Soutli.Carolina, which they have <o nobly assisted to inaugurate. ivu>'mvt'u *111. jllill wc iiohuij i..? course pursued by Hon. 1). Wyatt Aiken in l". s. Congress, ami that we unanimously recommend liiin for re-election. Club adjourned to meet l>t Saturday in August 2 o'clock j>. in. (i. M. MATTISON, President. J. W. MattisoN, Secretary. School 1'ic-jVic. Editors Press ami Banner: The public schools in Cokesbury Township closed on lust Friday,and the patrons of Mrs. Q. l'\ Hodge's school Rave a pic-nic at her school-house, some threcjinilesahove lloilues. The day was propitious and tlio attendance la rue. The old men and matrons of the community honored the occasion and exercised a wholesome lntluence on the conduct of those present. There was n fine turnout of young men and ladies, wliospent the afternoon ina very pleasant hop. The dinhoc wos magnificent and abundant., typical of the industry thrift and large-hesrted hospitality of that sect ion. The whole all'air was a complete success and lilchlv crutifvlnir to nil n resent anil csneclal iy so to^llrs. Hioagos, in that it reflected the high personal regard tlie patrons liavc for her and the satisfaction she lias given as the teacher of their children. PARTICIPANT. Smithvillc Democratic Club. At a meeting of the Smithvillc Democratic club on the 25'th of June it was KeMilved, 1. That the past conduct of the Honorable Senator J. C. Maxwell meets our hearty approval and we unanimously nomi nate lilni i'or rc-electlon. 2. That we pledge our undivided support to Judge J. Fuller Lyon for re-election toj the olliee of Judge of Probate.? Tlie ballot was spread for nominating members of the Legislature with the following result: J. II, Rice 4.1, It. R. Hemphill 11, (Jen. K McGowan 37, II. H. Harper 37, W. K. liradlcy 33. GEO. W. COLLINS, President. Gko. r. E. Wesck. Secretary. 4 ( -j 'I lie Organ \Vor--A 100 lb. Solid Shot ! If any man insults ynur common sons* t ! l\v ollcring a llrst-class ii Stop Organ for1 age ! $'!*>, "Shoot him on the spot/' All neeos- J 'IT sitv for buying such inferior Organs isj'1)11 ; forever done away willi. #100, Cash, or j | $110 on Easy Terms, now buys a mag-j tat I nilicent Mason llaiulin I'arlor or on i Church Organ with Four Sets Reeds and > tin j Ten Stops, in Elegant Now Style CVso j us.? | witlj Illuminated Panels.? Handsomest p(,; j Style of Case ever produced.?Special j'j lu . Offer to introduce this new Style.?Sent ?l. j on trial.?(iuaranteed for a life time.?1 h?y I ltented until paid for.?Other new styles j |}jfj just out.?Illustrated catalogues free.? ! (Address LUODEX ?Sr HATES, Snvnnjnah, tia., ."Manufacturer's Wholesale. '' Agents for the South. j t.,j June2T), 1S78, It. pin . u si ton Salaries. ens nes Editors Press and Banner: <iuc Why is it that, members of the Legislature no who are always anxious to know the views of their constituents on almost every other sub- . Jccl. arc independent mil! are governed only , by earnest eon vletlons of duty in the matter . V of voting themselves salaries? ! VOTER. To (lie voter* of Magnolia Township. A meeting oi the voters of Magnolia Township .< is hereby called to meet at 1 *iley's t.'ross | Roads on tlie )".t.h of July, at ten o'clock, to I consider the mailer of a tax to build a llailroad from Anderson to Augusta throu^li the lift township of Magnolia. It is important that ail the voters be present on that da v. VOTKR. H ilea! C.\i.kovns S. C. July 1. im. besi f"allioiin Township <.'luh. No. I, are rcQuest- js ,.j e<l t<> meet at Mt. Carinel. Saturday, <>lh .Inly, | wis! at 0 o'clock, a. 111. A full attendance of mein-j mt,, hers is expected, as nomiuatiohs will be j|, made. W. I>. M A lis. foi|? Corresponding Secretary. j>vr I ion Tvi:v. J. O. Lindsay, in the J. li. Cori Presbyterian, writes an able article favor- (i? US lay preaching. ^.,vj Mrs. John Knox diotl last nijrht at half- ecu past eijrht o'clock. Her funeral will take Old place this afternoon at lour o'clock. ?r???? 'i'l OBITUARY. don " ' wci Mrs. Susan K. DeHrtihl, relict of Stephen ('. DeJtruhl, died at her residence in Abbeville .S. ('., greatly lamented by a large citric of ?friends, J uue 2titb 1878, in llic 00th year of her age. Karl.v in life she gave her heart to the i Saviour and for more'than a half-century her /\ life was devoted to his service. Alllicted as j.*qj she liiui been for many years past, and improved thereby, it was- to her a happy ex- jti change, to leave the earthly house, and enter the building of God, the house not made with _?1 bands-eternal in the heavens. It was nature's H precious boon to die. Mrs. ])c]Sruhl wrts n worthy and valued m member of the Methodist M. Church, but was ^ united in spirit and affection with all who "fall Jesus, Lord" and look for eternal life through him. It was refreshing to witness the kind attention bestowed, and the love evinced by christians of otlierdenominafioiis . during her last sickness. Truly, the fellow- f 'l shin of kindred minds is like to thatabove. j Her many friends, who knew her Intimately, lovingly testify to her truly christian , character. Jn all the relations of life, she was J;11'' a model woman?ever true to the claims of I10<, duty. Gentle of spirit, but tlrm of purpose, there was no weakness of charactcr? no compromise of Christian principle. A prominent T feature was her tender, motherly regard for **" licr children, whose welfare she labored to promote to the extent of her ability. She Oi looked well to the ways of her household, J, , and ate not t he bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. May they keep in remembrance her Christian virtues, emulate her example, and meet her in the home to which she Is gone. __________________________ In HOTEL ARRIVALS. Ai.ston IIockk.?.1 P I'ichard, Cokesbury; itha Col 11 il Harper, llurpers Ferry; J K IJradlcy, cou Long Cane; J L .Simpson. J 15 Lcltoy, Lown- ' T, desciIle;CAC Waller, K Reynolds, Green- . , wood: i'' 11 Baker, Trol.her.Shoals; \V. F. An- ?? ? derson, Calhouns Mills; Win PuVdy, L C Li- sett! son, Anderson; ItL Winn, Sun tuck; Judson Hie Kogers.Dold Branch; WD Mann, Mountain ..i..:. View; .1 K Bmvnlee, Antreville; 8 (.' Link. , Miss Ella Link, Linkville; l>r W* E Link. <la}' Widcmnus P O; Rev C l'ressley, II Wilson, Due West; O L Turner Hodges Depot.; J ^ Jones, George l'erkiu Lylhgoc, City; T G En- M ri?'ht, Flat Woods; J DuPrc. Rose Hill; E L _L \\ iison. Fort l'ickens, Me 1? M Cater, W I- p Hell,.) M Giles,The Fort; Col J W K Pope, L Spartanburg. ^ . - J 1" T-irr- ' T f I I ? I ?I JUARKfeT REPORTS. CORRECTED BY Av IB arnwell & Co ., SJJ* Cotton Buyers and Dealers in (?cu-;mitl ers, crul Merchandise. thei Xr.w Yokk, .lune ^9.?Cotton quiet; sales ?ueSlii? i.j>lni:d> 11 l-Hi. Flour dull and in buyers 'oil favor. Wheat dull and heavy and lalle. lower ro''. Corn liaj-^c. lower and moderately active. I'ork steady, at 10.50. Lard tirm?steam T.'SJ}{''T'j ArmrsT.v, June iSi.?Coiton dull and nomi- j J1?"' nal? middling JOJ-aVt;?; receipts weekly |?nc. receipt 10 ); sales MS; stock :{,277. I 'U1'" Ciiaiu.f.sto.v, June 2d'?Cotton dull? mid- '.""l illing 11; net receipts 1J; weekly net rocelptl | ITll; sales Wi; exports coastwise 41'). prin ? i lion TO ARRIVE. I Tom j Will 'CHE celebrated Gem Fruit Jars, at bottom i 1 prices. <?l>l EDWIN PARKER, July r.d, 187S, the t loll ]srOTiCii:. r,; Messrs. L. \V. White, p.. S. Barnwell, W A. Templeton, E. A. Visanska and J j, ivnrtz ure hereby nMiointcd members of thej'J", ' Hoard of Health iincf Inspectors of Town Lots | fur the present year ami are requested, a' an j early clay. to Inspect all Lots, and require ^ill i i,, rulitilsli, 111tli, Ac., likely to cause sickii"SH to ! he removed and report to Council such cases j J.J-, as tliev deem necessary. , Owners of Lots will please attend nt once lo | having their Ixits put in good order. A free j I, use of Lime about premises is rccomhiendcd. * 1 Jiy order of Council. I \VM. II. PARK Kit, f, intendHiU T. C. July3.IS7S.2t. ^ Augusta Knoxville and ' Jul Greenwood Railroad. ELECTION NOTICE. | J PETITIONS from fifty land holders of each of the Townships of GreenI wood, Smitlivillc, White Hall, Indian) Hill aod Bordeaux in Abbeville County, J addressed to the Commissioners of elcc- j? t ion of Abbeville county, asking that an]', election be ordered in each of said town-1 s,v ships, the question submitted in said tin election "being whether or not said {for land-holders of said Township will sub-i scribe to the capital stock of the Aujjus-I ta, Knoxville and Greenwood Railroad j *'u the sum of one-half of one per centum" I of the asssessed value of the real estate wj, of said Township to bo paid as other tax- j es are paid in the years 1878 and 187'J?' -v These Petitions, being found to bo regu-jdu lar elections were ordered as follows: c.|l; j (i iii:i:.NWo()i) Townsii ip, at Greenwood, (-f1 on Friday the 19th July, proximo, j 15. llodgcs, A. McNeill ico] I and John BaTiards. the Smithvii.i.k Township, at Evan's for I Mill,on Monday-lid Jnly. . I Miiuiif/cr.s? Li II. Rykard, Joel W. | Litcs, and Calvin Moragne. er> j Wiutk Uai.i. Township at White tlit I Hall, on Saturday, 20th July. Mmui()vrx? Vincent firitlin, T. J. , I Hearst, and Geo. R. Caldwell. Indian lln.i. Township, at Chile's ( Cross Roads on Friday, 19th July. i j Mnlingers?John C. Chiles, A. B. Ken- v j nedy, and G. M. Sibert. i Boudkaux Township at McKettrick's ! Mill <m Saturday 20ih July. < i M<tnat/ens?L>. J. Wardlaw, Jas. II. ( | Britt, and Green Callaham. The polls will be opened at each of the'"01 [above specified times and places, at Uj ^ I o'clock a. m., and close at f> p. m. til The ballots, either written or printed, i ! must contain the words?"subscription'' J or "nosubscription." j The managers will certify the result of! ' election to J. W. Perrin, Chairman1 j Board of Elections, Abbeville county, on or before Tuesday the-3d July, ensuing at 12 o'clock a. in. J. W. PEKRIN, Chairman. JOHN T. PARKS, JOHN WRIGHT, ! ; Board of Elections, j June 19, 1S7S. ' di COL O O jSTE S. Monumental small bottles, 2octs , " bottles, SOcts [ Best German lomr bottles SOcts ? I at EDWIN PARKER, j June 19, 187$. BEST FOOD ,F IT^OK Infants ami Invalids, ready lor . line without boiling, or straining, j A child deprived of its mother's milk, | _j can only be fed properly, when the food j given is equivalent in power to that of \ ! the mother's milk. .... 10DWIX rARKElt. Jo | June 10th 1573. To BARGAINSBARGAINS DKF.S5? GOODS. White riquep, Millinery, X Fancy Goods, Ac., nntl ladies will do. * | well to attend our CLOSING Ol'T SALE, be- j 5T i fore purchasing elsewnere, at the of' j EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS, x 1 cO u Juue 20, li>7S. i ??? :iT)T~cyuTc For Horses, Mules and Cnttlc. J he undersigned have been appointed Hole' mis for the sale of "MeCOSDSi.'01 ,10 .MIX-1 UK,''?i> infalliblecurejfor colic In horses lies or cattle. This preparation w;is pat-) leil June .'10, IWiO, and In tlie short tiinef 1cli lias elapsed since has attained n reuulo;i unciiuuled hy any patented inedlcinc the glohe. We have In our possession teslouiiusfrom numerous persons who have ?l it: have had two occasions to use McConls ie .Mixture in cases that seemed desperate. ; success in curing wus apparently magic-1 it is administered without trouble or de-! , is speedy in action, and I think is so val>le that every person who manages horses iuiie/4 should kecd it at iiaud. I). I,. WARDLAW. saw Mr. MeC'ord use his medicine on a re that had heen travelling, and was scizivith cramp colic. The animal was dronx, down f. uqucntly and in great pain, in lort lime after the medicine was given?in minutes, at tlie farthest,?the animal was ier. and in an hour I saw the animal harseil and driven oil", and learned subsemtly she performed the Journey and had more colic. THOMAS THOMSON. have hail one occasion to use McCord's le Mixture, it was very ed'ective and 1 ik is an excellent mcdicine. fc. McGOWAN. or Sale at Abbeville by ^ W. T. PENNEY. DR. E. l'AUKER. nr sale by T. Raker, liowndcsvillo, S. C? E. II. Edwards, Due West. ve you Heard the News About Be quest ? nvlng had ten years experience as a liquor Ier, and beingfamiiiar with all the brands, des having a practical knowledge of what ioiei?, he is fully able to supply all who li a pure article cither as a beverage or fof iwinai purposes, oi anyming nicy cio.siri? liis line of goods, which consist of the >\viiifr: Whiskey, Port. Wine, rbon Whiskey, Madeira Wine, 11, (sweet and sour Sherry Wine, ash,) Malaga Wine, < Utilized Corn, Catawba Wine, IJiun, Kcnppernong Wine, tenniul Ram, Claret Wine, Crow Whiskey, Lincoln County Whs'y otch and Irish Whiskey, tine imported , Champagne, French Brandy. ic above goods will be sold in quantities nit purchasers, atprites from two to ten ars a gallon. irtfcs desiring Christinas supplies will do 1 to give juc a call. A. BEQUEST Hone a Path, 8. c. June 11th 1S7S. M,KX OAIXS, left me on the 7th insiiinl without cause or provocation. I viJID any one to give him employment. WILLIS WILOjS*. ine K), 1878. OR CHIMDREN7. ;ethina cr Teething Powder. 'IlKS cholera infantum, diarhea, dysentery, cholera morbus, colic hives, thrush, itions and sores upon the skin, removes stops the generation of worms, allays ir>n and makes teething easy, and nota peof suU'criug and dread, l'rice 50 cents at DR. EDWIN PARKER. no 12,1878. ite of South Carolina.j 3UNTY Of ABBEVILLE. ; In the Probate Court. j tlio matter of the estate of Tabitha Rudclitt'e, deceased. OTICE is hereby sriven that Robert Hutchinson, Administrator ol'TabRadclifl'e, deceased, lias applied to the rt of Probate for a final discharge, is ordered, That Thursday, the 30th ' lay, 1S7S, be lixed as the day for the . lenient of saiil estate and discharge of Administrator. Persons having ns will present them on or before that < J. FULLER LYON, J. Pro. A. C. ay 1, 1S7S?Jt lECTION NOTICE. herens, petitions from fifty qualified rs in the townships of Lowndesvlllc, noli a and Calhoun's Mills havo been sub- ( ed to the lioard of County Commission- | requesting an election to be ordered in r respective townships, to decide the stion of "subscription or no-subscription" e capital stock of the Savannah ltallI Company, now therefore be it wilwrf, l. Thatftn election is hereby or:<l in thetownship of Lowndesvlllc. to bo I in the village of Lowndcsvilleon Friday JCthJuly. next, at which election the itl.on of subscribing the sum of fifty isuml dollars to the capital stock of the < uinali Railroad Company shall bodccided tit I lot. Said ballots shall have written or ted thereon either the word "Subscrip" or "No Subscription" the following led citizens shall net as managers of said Hon: O. F. Burdctt, J. J. Johnson and ics T. Latimer. That an election is hereby ordered in the nsliip of Magnolia, to be held at lliley's Roads on Friday the&ith July, next at eh election the question of subscribing sum of thirty thousand dollars,to the ital stock of the Savannah Railroad Conty, shall be decided bv ballot. Said ballots !l have writ ten or printed thereon either work "Subscription" or "No Rubseripi." The following named citizens shall as managers of said election: S. C. Riley, '. Link and Edwin Calhoun. That an election is hereby ordered in the rnship of Calhoun's Mills to be hold n? lioun's Mills on Friday t.hc 2<itli day of >*, next, at which election the question of scribing the sum of thirty thousand dol; to the pitsi 1 slock of the Savannah Iroail Company shall be decided by ballot, .t ballots shall have written or printed reon either the word "Subscription'' or ) Subscription." The following named /.ens shall act as managers of said elec* i: XV. D.Mars, W. P. Kennedy and S. R. rmh. That the polls for said election shall be ned at!)o'clock, u. m., and stand opened II ."j o'clock p. in. That the managers before opening the Is shall besworn ti> conduct the election |y and Impartially and arc hereby remit o report the result of the election to u otllee, on the following Tuesday the 80th y by 12 m. By order of t he Board. ?. M. MATTISON, R. A. Met 'AST,AN, T. P. QIIAULES, lioaru 01 l uunxy LoniinishioufiH. tine 12lh, lb7Sv7l? KTotice. ily office will be open from the 1st of ne until the 20th of July next, inclue, for the purpose of rcceiying re ns from the Tax Pavers of the County all real and personal property owned controlled by them on said 1st day of ne. n eases of failure to make returns thin the time specified, I am required law to charge to the Tax-Payer on the plicate the property, real and personal, trged to hiin the previous year, with yjpercent. ponalty added thereto; exit in cases of sickness or absonce from ! County during the whole time allowed IJlrlKlIi^ I rilll 117*. .'or the accommodation of the tax-pay; who reside at a remote distance from ) Court House I shall attend at the lowing places as follows, viz: Ninety-Six, 10th and 11th June. J i con wood, 12th and 13th June. Hodges, 17th and ISth June. 4niithville, 10th June. kYliitc Hall, 2(lth June. Whiles Cross Roads, 21st June. ,'alhouns Mills 24th and until 12 m. on h of June. Hesters Store from .1 p. m. on 25th un12 m. on 25th of June. fiowndesville from J1 p. m. on 2Gth un5 p. in. on 27th of June. Smiths X Road* on 28th of June. ICrwmsStore on 2d of July. Donaldsville on 5th of July. Duo West on Glh of July. Bradloys Mills on 0th of July. MoKettricks Mills on 10th of July. Notieo of other appointments given in le time. J. T. ROBERTSON, County Auditor. June 20,1S7S, tf mm lace Oil parlor windows?Just received?'very cheap attlio T^nmnnTTTur r\Tl T\ k nnTA\Tn j&iKirufuuM vx jjAoniuwa. r nno 5; 1878. tf. ?, OIISTK1) dress poods, colored nnil black silks, Frcncli lawns, urinted muslins, ille goods Ac., in great variety, and prices suit tlio limes. Worsted Trimmings; and rschon Lace, at New York prices. It. M. HADDON <fc CO. Mark the Spot fTHERE reposes the remains of your V friends l>y placing n mnrlile Monumcn ilead Stone to their memory. At'the Mar i> Yard can lie seen a lull line of nil prudes Marble?Also a large collection of the hv st designs from which we can at short no :e get up all grades of work. Our prices art low as city prices, and work better tlnUhI than done elsewhere. J. D. CHALMERS. iMMaaiMi Xew York Weekly Herald. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. The circulation of this popular newspaper more than trebled during the past year. It contains all the lending news contained in the DAILY HERALD, and is arranged In handy departments. The FOREIGN NEWS embraces special dispatches from all quarters of t he globe, together with unbiassed, faithful and graphic pictures of the great War In Europe. Under the head of AMERICAN NEWS arc given the Telegraphic Despatches of the week from all parts of the Union. This feature alone makes TIIE WEEKLY HERALD the most valuable newspaper in the world, as it Is the cheapest. 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ORGANS New, 7 Oct. $135 I New, 0 Stops, $07 New, 71 Oct. 8145 | New, 12 Stops, 878 "Magnificent" "bran new," "lowest prices ever given." Oh how thls"crnel war" rages, but Laddos 4 Bites still hold the field and rain hot shot into the begas manufacturers who deceive the public with Humbug Grand Offers on !3hoid7 Instruments, fiend for Stpccial Offers and circular exposing fraud* of Piano and Organ Trade. Laddon & Bites, Wholesale I'lano iind Organ Dealers, Savannah, C?a. June 10,1S78-H. Great Reduction i In Prices. Millinery, press goods, white " piques, linen suits, and other " lesirable goods at the EMPORIUM OP FASHIONS. May 20,1878, tf. | Fresh Arrivals at ' WHITE BROTHERS. I NEW PRINTS?Styles very choice nnd handsome. New Long ClothsJNcw l'iluos, New Victoria Lawns, New Biack Aliaccas, New Hamburg Trimmings. I May 26,1878, tf. MONEY!! , I AM prepared to pay n dividend of FIVE PER CENT, to the Creditors of the Cl'i'I2ENK SAVINGS BANK. J. F. C. DuPRE. May 15,1878, It. P K LOOK AT THOSE PIQUES AT 80. ALSO, WHITE VICTORIA LAWNS AT 15c AT WHITE BROTHERS. May !.r?. 1878, tf Notice. To Public School Teachers. Office School Commissioner, Abbeville C. II., S. C. May 15, IS7d. I WILL start out to visit the Public Schools In a few clays, Justus soon as I can proeuro a horse to ride, as I am not disposed to try it on foot. JOHN A. WIER, School Commissioner. May 15,1378,2t. ""^Otioe. ALL persons holding claims against Abbeville Caitni'y Prior to 1st of November, 1877, arc hereby required to register the same in this office before the ist of September next. The office will be open on Tuesday of each week for this purpose, May 11, 1878. Hy order of the Roard. U. M. MATTISON, (nairmnn. IXTotice. ALL persons holding claims against tho comity originating prior to 1st Nov. 1S74 and during the fiscal years of 1875,'75 and'77, are required to* present the same to this office for cancellation and consolidation by the first of August j next. 15V orcier 01 mo ooaru. G. jr. MATTTSON, It. A. MoCASLIN, T- P. QUARLKS, Count}' Commissioners. June4t]87S. ! Bibles jpiOR family anil pulpit use. EDWIN PARKER. May 8,1878, tf. FOR DRESS GOODS, WHITE GOODS. ROARFS, RUFFLTNGS, >> 1-IA51HUKG ROWINGS, DRKSS TRIMMINGH, ami everything new and stylish for the Laities, tro to the EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS. April 10, 1878-tf. Notice. WILL he let on the 23th Instant., to the lowest bidder, the bridge at Islniul Ford, over Little River, contractor will be rioulred to give bond approved security. T. 1\ QLTAKLES, County Commissioner. Tunc tth, 1S7S. T> \ Dn A T\TQ ! T> \ T?n A TATS I DiliiVJilliX U I UAilUAiHU I i MISS RAMEY, is now offering her splendid Stock of MILLINERY, NOTIONS. &c., ?AT? Reduced ^Prices, Ladies will do well to call and examine her Stock before buying elsewhere. Dress Matin Department attached, where a lady can have a dress made at Short Xotloc. Satisfaction guaranteed. Patterns on band. Juno 19, 1878. 1 KID GLOVES. IN ALL the new shades and vory low prices, at t he EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS. April 10th, 1678-tf. ?? ??? _ _ " "t?' LN AT LAST," ? rnwiDn-d * ?:$r . -.y,> , . " ' y %> .*.# ? ' V^ f\ * ( .' ,. - < " f 'U:^. y''\ "r -:' " *? "HARD PJ " W ,11111,w Are Now FROM NEW YOI U-jxto-JS Large and i DRY GOODS, 1 CLOTHING HATUVV GEO Their Goods having bee at the lowest rang At Bottc Gall and examine. WARDLA\H April 17, 1878, tf SPRII ClIRISTOPH 1 NVITE your attention trt OOOI i vlnpprl kpiiiI to iih ftir Kiimnlfis. FINE Bt Bought at enormous sacrifice, and selling New Spring and Snmn Linen Damasks, Tow EVERYTHING Fine Casimeres, Beautiful Pa LAWNS 11 YARD W] Freight Prepaid on a April 17.1878,3m. J. D. CHALMERS & C ABBEVILLE S. C. Dealers in Furnitur PARLOR SirrTS, CHAMBER WAKN Suits, Cottage Holts, Walnut and Pain iureaus^ Wash Sty nils, Tables, Bedstci nairs, warorooes, sail's, lounges, i^niiu Jarriages, Window Shades, &c. WE also keep the largest and best sele( itock of Picture Frames, Mouldings i 'luest Pictures kept in the State. Give i Mill and we will sell you goods as low as t :an bo bought elsewhere. All goods \ unted as represented. September5,1S77, tf. rUIOI^E NEW ORLEANS MOLA! U special bargain at W. JOEL SMITH & SO! Jan. 1(1, 1878. CUNNINGHAM & TEMPLET! HAVE on hand a pood supply of BAC FLO I" II. MOLASSES, SUGAR, C FEE, and lUf'E. February 27,1S7S. "RICHARD GANT, FASHIONABLE BARBI ADDevnie, ? u, CWESTf ALADDIN .& sons'1 Security On THE BEST HOUSEHOLD OIL IN USE. Warranted 150 Degrees Fire-Tes "WATER WHITE IN COLOR. Fully Deodorized. WILLNOTEXPLODi HIGHEST AWARD at CentennialExpositioi For Excellence of Manufacture AND HIGH FIRE TEST. Endorsed {37 the Insurance Companies Head this Certificate?One of Many. Howard Firk Insurance Co. of Bai.i moke, Baltimore, Dec.23d, 1874.?Mt.'srs. ('.II* d Hmt,Ur.ntlemen: Having used the varioi oilssold In this city forilluminatingpurposes take pleasure in rccoinmeudinKyour"AIad(l! Security Oil" as the safest and, but over used I our household. lours truly, [SignodJ ANDREW KEESE, Presider Manufactured by C. WEST & SONS, Baltimore Try It) and you vrtll use no other. Uc in make money faster .it work to than at anything else. Capital not re ed; we will start you. 812 per day at 1 made by the industrious. Men, women, and girls wan ted every where to work fo Now is the time. Costly outtitund terms ^ Address Tute & Co., Augusta, Maine. Spring* Stoc 1STewly A.rrived. A select line of PRINTS, bleached am bleached IIOMKSi'l'XS, bleachcd unbleached JEANS, striped I10MKH1' SHKKT1NOS LINENS. COTTONA TWEEDS, ac. Notions, Hats, Clotting, SI OUR stock Is replenished and weare pr ed to serve our friends and the trade gent with good goods and prices as low as any. W. JOEL SMITH & SO April 10, 1878. J. C. alexander, JOSKl'II AI VakdkV McBee. Alexander, Allen & Mel Manufacturers of and *" * - ??'' Hni.iM T^nnlnrc In \\ Iioicsaiu UIIV4 Xiumu UPPER & HARNESS LEATH Kip and Calf Skins GREENVILLE, S. C. Highest cash price paid for Hides, ojit. 2li, JK7, ]2 m. Marshall P. DeBru Attorney at Law, ABBEVILLE C. H. S. V, Fans rpJIE largest assortment to be found In 1 Linen and Japanese from 5c to j EMPORIUM OF FA SI 110. April 24,1679. INGrLUVIN SPECIFIC for vomit Ins in Pregna Powerful and Rclievablc remedy fo digestion, dyspepsia and sick s a('h. E. park: Feb. 20.1S7S, tf. Eugene 33. Gary Attorney at Law, ABBEVILLE C. II., S. C. jrg-Spcclal attention to the collect ualms. fNov. 12.187<i i rriT7f\ DOZEN Cotton and Shuck 1 VV U tresses <> Dozk.n' Country Chairs ; 8 Dozen "W CaneClmirs and Rockery h<mrt*ome sf vpric?.b. J. D. CIIALAI] a Lin? MM Receiving IK AND BOSTON AN UAL.L.T Select Stock of CTATTfYWTQ , HATS, SHOES, 7 ARE, CERIES, &C., &C. 11 bought at headquarters and ;e of prices, are offered im Prices. I & EDWARDS. ?G 1878. mm & co., 3S?they announce a tumble in prices?to be con,ACK SILKS, less than cost df manufacturers. ler Dress Goods, Linens and els, Napkins, and Hosiery. at? Dr\'rrn\f TVT>Tnr?ci XV?U A IVIVjUO* .rasols, a Bargain in Spring Linens. :DE, WORTH 25c, ONLY 121C 11 orders amounting to $10. 0 SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. On and after Sunday next, the 3d instant the Passenger Trains on this road will run as follows: FOR AUGITRTAi?(Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston 9 00 a m 7 30 p. m G? Arrive at Augusta 5 00 p in G 55 a m FOR COLUMBIA.?(Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston .j 00 u. m. 8 30 p m r-T Arrivo at Columbia 10 50 a. in. 7 la u m ted FOR CHARLESTON.?(Sundays excepted) ids Leave Augusta 8 30 am 7 40 p in ren' Arrive at Charleston 4 20 p m 7 45 a m Leave Columbia 6 p. m. ? w p m ted Arrive at Charleston 12 lo p m 6 45 a xt> am] summkkvii.le Tit a ix.?(Sundays excepted.) uBa Leave Summerville 7 40 a m hoy Arrive at Charleston 8 40am vur- Leave Charleston 3 15 p m Arrive at Summerville 4 25 p m accommodation passenger ant) freigut train,?(Daily, except Sundays.) Leave Columbia 5 30 a m Arrive at Branehvllleat 12 25 Noon v Leave Branehvllleat 12 50 Noon Arrive at Columbia at 7 00 p m _ Breakfast, Dinner and Slipper at Brunchvllle CAMDEN TRAIN. Connects at Kingville dally (Sundays excepted) wltli Accommodation Train from Colurqpla and with up Day Passenger Truin from Charleston. Accommodation Train connects at Branchville with up and down Augusta Day Passenger Trains. Day and Mght Trains connect at Augusta with Georgia Railroad, Central Railroad, and 111 Macon and Augusta Railroad. This route is 'ON, Macon, Montgomery, Now Orleans, Nashville :OF- Louisville, Cincinnati, Chicago. St. Louis, and other points in the Northwest. The Trains on the Greenville and Columbia and Spartanburg and Union and Blue Ridge Railroads make close connection with the Train which leaves Charleston at 5 a. m? and returning they connect in same manner with the Train which leaves Columbia for Charles1 f> >ton at 6 p. in. ilv. Laurens Hallroad Train connects at Newberry on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad connects closely at their crossing near Colum?bla with tlio train which leaves Charleston nt 5 a. m. and with the train which leaves Columbia at 6 p. m. | This is the quick Route to all points North Lj from Charleston. Leave Charleston at 5 00 a m Leave Columbia at 10 40 a ni f Leave Charlottcat 3 15pm " Leave Danville at 10 30 p m Leave Lynchburg at 1 0.1 n m Arrive at Washington ? 10 a m Arrive at Baltimore 9 30am ? Arrive at Philadelphia 1 ?* p m Arrive at New York via "Limited Express" 4 10 p m Arrive at New York via Regular Train ? !) 10 p m ft ONLY ONE NIGHT ON THE WAY! Close Connection. No Omnibus transfers and no delays. Pullman Cars from Coumbia to Washington, Washington to New York. This is the only Route connecting with the magnificent Sound Line of Steamers out of New York for Boston, every afternoon. Passengers desiring to go from Danville via Richmond will arrive In Richmond at G 05 a. 1* m.. and In New York at 10 05 p. m., same as sl ithc Route via Wilmington. S. R. SOLOMONS, General Supt. i1 S. B. Pickens, Gen'l Passenger Agent, in " $2500 Ei CTIYE " amigits 11/ A l\ITFT"l In every County, to Canr us W All 1 LU vass our line of line B PREMIUM FAMILY BIBLES; r u.s. ' frce- ENGLISH and GERMAN, FROTES TANT and CATHOLIC. . 1? Composing nearly 100 different STYLES J with numerous elegantly IIIustratedExplnnatory Features. The most COMPLETE. PERFECT and BEAUTIFUL line of bibles ever offered to the American public. -ALSO ON or Itrjg COMBINATION PROSPECTUS DL.S, OP Ijgj 160 DISTINCT PUBLICATIONS! Representing Agricultural, Hlographicnl, HisI fin?l Miscellaneous Works ami KamiIv, Pulpit and I'ocket Bibles and Testaments wanted in every family. )N# A Novel Feature in Canvassing!!! Sales made from tills Prospectus when all single Books fall. j Also General and I.oeal ,ee' AGENTS WANTED ON OUR IB, GREAT WAR BOOK, The most Comprehensive, Reliable and'aecu, rate History ol the Great ('ontest between the 1 RUSSIAN and tlic TURK. With Its 300 elegant Ktigravlncs, Maps and Plans, the most showy, desirable and useful Hook nt>w published. Liberal Terms. Particulars treo. Address, JOHN 12. PORTER <fc CO., Publishers, PHILADELPHIA. CIGARS. 'Bumble Bee, Home lgain, uthcl Peculiar, ? Figaro, BLACK WELL'S nc^r- Durham Smoking Tobocco TOM CHEWING TOBACCO OF all kinds, fro?i 10 cents to 50 cents; Plug, l'rom 50 cents to a ?1.50 pound. PIPES. !l A new lot of Fancy Pipes just receive Mat-am..1 JAMES M. LAWSON, vies 1 . K-liP.S t' ' i ia'', " , ' "*i ?? TRY HOME FIRSTi co^sr gakee'. , ' - ' V olumbia* S, Q.. _ Ml tIMiWR, U Willi ilUIUAillllliUll^ | PEOEEIETOE. I REDUCED PRICES: - jjr 1 VERTICAL CANE MILLS, 1 List of Pripes-. I 2 RoUcrH, 10 inches diameter, f35 00 > 9 2 li " ZZttWf' 1 3 J9, V," ?' ?^ow IS 3 " ii " f! woo -iifft - ; Above prlVescomplele with Frame, Wltbou Fnvmo, glO less op each MHi. - .f * a HORIZONTAL;--^ RollerMill 1 for Steam, or "W^ter ,Pow- 1 er, $150. J snjj Yoff Oite for Cane Mills i AND , < A | Syrup Kettle* 4 T0 . j D. B. SMITH, Agent. , Abbeville C. H,S. C. W.C.BENBT. At.tornev at "Law, Law Tlnnso, AbbcivtHe, C. HS. 7 1 shoesTshoes, shoes/ CUNNINGHAM AND a TEMPLETON HAvE opened their SHOE8 andean Bupply <*ustomer? at greatly reduced priocs. HATS, HATS.flAffe. C \LL O-N ? CiBisiito & Templeton - , M AND get the latest stylo HATS for young a k - 'w*s U11U UIU 1I1UI1, GROCERIES, GROCERIES. < SUGAR, COFFEE, and SHELF GOODS of '<% all kinds ut MEM&rofflfe | 26 Tears ill Bed. IF a man lives 80 years, one third of his life is spent in bed. In order to make it comfortable, all persons should use the spring bed, which is now sold so low as to be within tho reach of alL For sale by m J. D. CHALMERS & CO. Oct. 17, 1877, tf. Earlv Rose Potatoes. WHEAT BRAN, OOMST MEAL, PEARL HOMINY, ALL GRADES NEW FLOUR, jUST received and for sale by NWELL & CO 9V3, 1878. iiiSi j Hamilton and Home Rale I The News anil Courier. A Live and Fearless Democratic Newspaper. Largest Circulation In the City. Largest Circulation in the State. Largest Circulation in tlio Cotton State* All the News about South Curolina. All tlio News about the South. All the News From Everywhere Pure and undeflled Pemocracy?Union! Justice \ J Equal Eights!!! Recognizing the Faramount Interest felt in THE APPROACHING POLITICAL CANVASS By every Democrat who hopes to see the great work of the Redemption of the State made complete ami permanent so that the people mav'reap and fully enjoy the Fruit of their sacrifices, THE NEWS AND COURIER will direct all Its energies and Resources to Prosen ting from Day to Day, and from Week to Week, Full and Interesting Accounts of tho Progress of the Campaign. To place the Paper within the reach of Everybody during the exciting contest we have determined to offer to mail subscribers the following Reduced Rates for the Campaign: TIIE NEWS AND COURIER, Dally Edition 6 months Si 00 ' TIIE NEWS AND COURIER Triweekly Edition, (Imontbs 2 00 THE WEEKLY NEWS, tf months, 75 Subscriptions will be received at these rates. FOR MAIL SUBSCRIBERS ONLY, until May 1"). In all cases the cash must accompany the order. Friends of the Cause of Honest Home Rnlo in all the counties are Invited to aid us in swelling our Campaign Subscription Lists, rtllrrlif tr\ Inolllilo OVOrV \ TYtjJ 11 1 tor of tlufstate. ? KIOKDAN & DAWSON, Proprietor^,' March 27,1878. Charleston, S. C. souof poojuox jti punod odi srp^i;? uoDnq 'ptinod aod muo3<* jttooottqox l<-)jjuq joiI ou'9S anoij?koixou MOauiri COKESBURY CONFERENCE SCHOOL, Cokesbury, Abbeville County, S. G. 1~?ITF. Eighty-third Session of twenty weeks be^iiiH 011 the second Monday, Hth of Jannary, U<78. J. P. PKICHARD, A. M., Iteetor. / . Dr. F. F. OAHY, Secretary Board'Truttcca EXPENSES. Tuition, Primary Department, $ " Intermediate " " Senior " ' Board per month, 10. ? .Sons of ministers of the Conference, freo tuition. S Locution, proverbially healthy. Easily nc' , cessibleby Greenville and Columbia Railroad* Community, intelligent, refined and moral. Free from drain shops, gambling saloons, and their attendant evils. , . .. For Cotalogue address the Rector or Secrc Uiry, uujiru i ? uiictr, a October 31,1S77, if. a . Arrived tins Week. [J F I 1 t IIHU/S, i Kjl'lMl ?J. ,iwu"!r,'l ? alicocs, Muslins, I.ndie Hals, Flowers, <?c\, in extra bargains at tbo Em'pbrium oi' Fashions. ' Miiy i, U>78, tf.