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n ir nr ri those carr'ed condemnation with it, the press ! is not responsible for that verdict. Counsel has told you that the only sinzle; ease in this .^tate the prosecution has moved) for a change of venue was in the dark days ol Radicalism, and the motion was made by the notorious Wiggins. I am surprised at lily learned friend, for had he read thecsise which he refers to?(Xbe State against Addison)?he would have seen that the Solicitor was absent, and the motion was made by General M. \\\ Odry, who was aetlng for the Solicitor at that, term of the Court. Counsel has stated that it | has never been decided who is "the party in! }nteteut." lie read nimply one sentence, say-! J n?{ that it is di Men It to decide this question,! but had he read the balance of the paragraph,! he would liHvesceu that Judge Moses decides I that where State makes the motion, the So- j licltor is the proper party to make it. That; *v.i6 one of the troubles the case of the AHrilcnn IHa mnt.inn unrl ilttidn- I omic tW^nni.iv.fcv.v?.ow.., vlt being made by the prosecutor, instead oft the Solicitor. The leading case upon this I jjubject is the People astainst Webb, decided by Justice Cowan of New York. This decides t?Tuarely that the State has the right to make the motion, both by the statute law of New Yerk and by the common law. How does Jny friend meet this-authority ? lie says Justice Cowan was a knave or a fool. Justice Cowan's opinions stand very high with the; JirOtcsiOn throughout, the whole of the United ! Sttltes, and his knowledge, and justice, has j lever been praised In his own Slate. Bishop, the most popular law writer in the ! United States, does not agree with my friend, but quotes frequently, Juduc Cowan's decisions. ArchboM agrees with Judge CoWau as to the Comtn >n L iw right in the States for the prosecution to move for a change of ventl?. Wharton is of tlie same opinion. Chitty Is referred to by Judge Cowan as authority forthesame position. The Counsel says he cannot find any such law in Chitty, yet at Section201, we find it laid down specifically. The only author that iny friend seems to think knows anything about this question is Mr. Thompson, who has written a very learn- ! ed article for the Criminal Law Magazine u; >? '< on this subject. But even Ids chosen author '< at po^e 79.5 of the fifth volume?Just one page <' beyond where my friend was reading? anh'dunces as tiie settled law of most of the States, that the State may change the venue, ' With or without specific statutory provisions I tc? that effect. Now, the Sta'e can only do it I 9 by a statute or by the Common Law. We must therefore conclude that our friend's own nuthoragrees with Judge Cowan. , The next position taken by my friend is, that the Statute of SoUth ^'aiolina upon thfc subject 18 unconstitutional. une ui me ntsiiators lust winter gravely announced that the present constitution or South Carolina was 1 unconstitutional. My friend must agree with ( him in this opinion, for if he had looked at Article V, Section 12, he would have iound tiotonly the authority for the Statute, but 1 that the ftlatutefwas almost in the words o J the constitution. f The Counsel maintains that the accused must be tried by a jury of the vicinage, t do not remember any such provision In , o'ur constitution. But even if it were tlierev ' it ha* been decided several tinics, that any- ( where within the Circuit is n c >mpliance with that requirement. Our Statute is full and , Wear upon tills subject: In a elvil idr a crim- , <c;tse either party interested may make the motion, and 2 S. C.. Ntate against Addison, de- . cides thai the Solicitor in a State ease is the party interested. and by entertaining the ap- f peal of the State in that case recognized and i affirms the right of the Suite to make such a Motion. If your Honor is satisfied that, we have such j Hgnt, the only matter lelt to discuss is, wheth- . ler the facts stated are sufficient in your Hon- . or's Judgment to require the change, for the 1 .statute makes it a matter resting purely in . your discretion. We have submitted affida- vitsof thirty odd repute bid citizens frtMn. ev^ ' cry p^rtof Abbeville county, statins? the ra--ts why tft?ythinft a fair and impartial triul canhVH be had in this county. We might have nad three hundred asptaily, but we thought that numbers amounted to very little. We 4 thought that the representative men whose ^ affidavits we have submitted voiced the sen- J time it of the best people of Abbeville oouuty. What facts do tliey give for their belief i and for your Honor's consideration? First, t>i?l there h ive been two trials of the case, I ooth of them resulting in mistrials; that many people attended Court, heard the testt- S mony, and had made up their mind upon the cas-; that full proceedings of each of these "IrtL. Iwika Kcrnn miKilulin/1 in f hti notl'iSlVi. e I! WIS lit** C tft p?|VIIO(IVAA ? VI*V ??v ?. U|^.. 4-1 pers; that many men have read these h Accounts. and have come to different conclusions; that three extra venires had to be issued for the last trial before a Jury could be obtained; and that oh account of the division of opinion, and the great publicity given , the case, even if a jury could be obtained, it w?Uld result In a mistrial. These facts cannot be giinsaycd, an<! though a large rtutnber of men have signed their affidavits, all they <-an say is that they do not be'ieve that the public I* prelu'llco'l ngilnit- t ie State, so that they cannot have a fair trial. We might l^ave made this piotion before any eirort was made to form a jury, so the authorities say, but we did not de<ire to make the motion as long as there was any possibility of an agreement. The last two trials convince us thai th'*re Is no such hope, and for that reasou we have made the motion, and we have no apology to offer for having done so. We have exorcised the right guaranteed public pros<>cutiou by the law. Simply that aud nothing more. Counsel has criticised most unjustly the men who have made the affidavits lor the clMmge. They have doue their duty as pood citizens, and should be commended for their manly conduct. I shall not criticise those ? who have uiado counter affidavits, but I am informed that two of the men who sat upon a former trial have sworn in those atfida- f vlts that the State could get an impartial r trial. They know whether or not they have v#oril the truth, for they know the facts and circumstances which took place at that trial. In and out of the jury room. Counsel say they only want a fair and impartial trial. If that te the case, why do they t make such strenuous effort to keep the case r from being tried away from Abbeville? Docs t not their very zenl and the trr<*at number of y u..m.IhaJ ..?J ,,u , (n . ?<u4da\i^muiir uuiiuicu iiu\i ci.ui in wiuiut-i ?uml all secured ic twelve hour*. Induce your Honor to think that the prisoner expects some great advantage by a trJal at this tlrhe? Oonnsct may berleht, hot I do not believe that a jury can be secured In Abbeville county whoiiin be secured lu Abbeville county who will say, under the proof in this ease, th it the prisoner should*.;? uuwhluped orjust4ce. If It was hard to get a jury before, It must, of necehsity, be. harder this time, for*u>re people have made up their minds upr?. the facts of the ca*e. a?d 1 greatly fear trouble In securing an ^unbiased jury?and that is nil that I want?not one for the State or far the prisoner? men who, after hearing the testimony, will decide according to the testimony, aind I think such ajtiry would more probably tie obtained In a county where so much excitement and discussion has not existed. This is a matter which appeal to yonr discretion, and the responsibility rests with you in deciding the question. I have felt, in duty bound, to make the motion In the Interests of fair and Impartial justice, and now your Honor must decide where the trial shall be had In Anderson or some adjoining county, whereeveryou think fustiee can best l>e done. If your Judgment is not satisfied as to the necessity for a removal, we will prosecute the case here?wherever you send It?we will prose- | cute thtjense to the best of onr ablli'y. Decision of the Jmlge upon Motion of the Solicitor. The Judge In substanee, said: TV, I n U ? nrvrs * U sv 4 V-. ? line* iiii/uuii i? uiv.ur upvui tuu ji<u i ui int. i Suite to change the venue. In the cise of the i State against John C. Kersuson, indited for murder upon the ground that a fair and Im- i partial trial ot tfaecase can not be had in Ab- i itcville County. The motion is void upon af- < fldavits of some thirty or more citizens of the county in which the opinions is expressed, 1 that a fair and impartial trial of the ca?e cannot be had on account of the public interest ] cxeited by two former mistrials in the ease, and the newspaper publications of the pro- i eeedinga 1 herein. The apprehension is also I expressed In the affidavits that it will be diffi- i cult to secure a Jury, and even lr a Jury can tieempannelled. the opinion is expresses that ( they would not likely agree upon a verdict. I lam satisfied that the honoable and effi- ! cient Solicitor Is alone prompted t?y a sense I of official duty In making this motion. The duty and responsibility, however, devolves ] tipun the Court of determining from the facts < referred to in said affidavits, whether or not the State would be prejudiced by a trial of i the case In Abbeville County The discretion i vested in the Court in determining; this mat- ' ter should be cautiously exercised, especially when the motion is made on behalf of the i State. The defendant's counsel submit affidavits of about one hundred and eight citizens of the county, who express tne belief and opinion that the State can have a fair and impartial trial in Abbeville county. The facts set torth In the affidavits. In support of the motion, indicate that there may be some difficulty In empannelllnx a jury, oui iney inn to satisfy the Court that a fair and impartial trial of the case cannot bo had in Abbeville county. The Court therefore feels constrained to refuse the motion, hut without prejudice to the right of the Solicitor heresfler to renewing the motion. Order of the Court. The Judge then signed the following order: The State of South Carolina, County of Arbeville, General Sessions. The State vs. J. C. Furguson.?Indictment? murder. After hearing argument of las. L. Orr, Esq.,)' Solicitor In behalf of the State, upon a mo-1 tion to change ine venue in said case, and of; Messrs. Benet it Smith and Eugene B. Gary i contra Now, on motion of Messrs. Penet <fc Smith end Eugene B. Gary, attorneys for said John C. Ferguson It 1? ordered That said motion be refused but without prejudice to the right of the State to make a new motion lor a chanue of venue. J. D. WITHERSPOON, 2 Feb'y, 18H0. Presiding Judge. It was then agreed that the trlgl of John C. Ferauson should take place to-morrow on theopening of the Court. Witnesses are expect-J ed to be on hand promptly, . ! The Press and Banner Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1886. The ., C. O. A V. It. R. It seems strange to us that the meetings of the direttfortfor stockholders should always be at towns which are not interested In the enterprise. Why should they have met at Aiken la>t mouth, and why should they meet this month at Greenwood? It would seem to us that such meetings should be at Troy, Abbeville, I)ue West, or some other town which has cither paid money 10 tnc rcmu wr v>?icu bonds for Its completion. We are not, however, very particular \Vherc they meet, Ookeshnry nml Xinety-Slx RomK. The County Commissioners have decided that the bonds voted by Cokes bury and Ninety-Six townships 'n luvor of the Atlantic, Greenville and Western IVtilwny shv.ll be issued as follows as to amounts and time of maturity : COKESBUItY TOWNSHIP. 2 bonds?81*000 each?10 years ! 2,000 2 bonds? 1,01)0 each--20 years...... 2,00<? 2 bonds? 1,001 each?-4 years 2,0i>0 2 bonds? 1,00.1 each? 28 years 2,0'0 4 bonds? 500 encb?16 years 2.O00 4 bonds? 500 each?20 ye-irs 2,000 4 bonds? 500 each?24 years 2,000 4 bonds? 600 each?2S years 2,0 io j bonds? 100 each?21 years 200 S:C,200 NINETY-SIX TOWNSHIP. J bonds?$1,000 encb?If. years $ 3,000 J bonds? J,Oao each? 2 ) years 3 ?.o.) i bonds? 1,000 each? 24 years 8.00;i i bonds? 1,000 each?28 years S.O'O 4 bonds? 500 each?10 years 2.000 1 bond*? 500 each? 21 years..-.! 2,000 4 bonds? 500 each? 24 y?,irs 2,'XH) 4 bonds? 8'K) eftch?-28 years 2,(00 i bonds? 10J each?21 years 8ix> s:o,soo Public Sales. ?CDGE PROBATE SALES. Belinda Chnney against Willis Chancy, Corn Chaney and others. Petition to sell lauds r>f Jav Chaney, deceased. 200 ftcrcs, sold to I 0. Young, lorJk"0. Half interest in brick store, hotiscand lot. of estate of It. P. Quarles, deceased, situated in town of Ninety-Six, to W. ('. McGowan, for ?SG0. MASTER'S SALES. Pelzer Rodgcrs & Co., against A. M. Agnew, >5 acres, bounded bv lands of J. N. Alexander, Mrs. Sharp and others, to Pelzcr liodgers <fc D6.\ at 52.& an acre. It??beVt?!on. Taylor & Co.. ngainst W. II. Arnold. Lot. In town of Hodges, containing four aores, to J. T. Frills, for S iM.To. E. W. Perrir airainst Jacob Miller. deeea*ed, ind others, that 1<>t in the town of Abbeville, cnoivn as the Ituttedue place, on Washington Afreet, next to the Abbeville Hotel, io Mrs. E. W. Perrin, for $700. M. C. Gary ag-ilnst B. W. Barnwell, et. nl., \ll that lot. of land In town of Abbeville, tnown aq. tbe Baruwe'l house and lot, incastring 493 feet, on Depot Street and 323 feet on Magazine Street , to Mrs. M. C. Gary, for $1,375. S. Metiowan and others agaln<t M. V. Milcr, brick store. No. 3, brick block in town of Ninety-Six. Sold at the risk of former pur:haser, to \V. C. McGowtin, forSfeO. A Valentine Hop. Wearein receiptor nu invitation from the 'XII Mlgnonn," of McConnlck, to attend a /alentine Hop, to he given by Them nt. the Lcademy Hali, Monday, February 15, I88G. Officers?J. P. Smith, President, W.N. Tenient, Secretary mid Treasurer. Committee on Invitations?J. A. Smith, P. i. Calhoun, W. L. Link. Floor Managers?Dr. J. P. Robinson, J. P. Jmith, W. E. Pent). Vick's Floral Guide for 18vC, the pioneer eed annual or America eomes to us this your i real gem, not a dry list of hard botanical tamos, but over thirty pages of reading mat er, among which are articles on Hoses. Any >ne dosirinc goods in this line cannot do beter than send 10 cents for the Floral (J aide, to ames Viek, Si-ed^man, Rochester, N. Y. DeluetthelO cents from first order sent for eeds. Capt. Wji. P. Dewh, an uncle of Judge jyon, a former citizen of the Mulberry sec ion of this connty. died in Augusta, Ga., last ''riday. His remains were taken to t'ie cii.v ?f Greenville, S. C., wh?*re they were interred ast Sunday. Cant. Delph left two sons. Win. Delph and Wallace I. Delph, who are honorid citizens of Augusta, 6a rT1"" .,...1 T /mn AcoitnioHnn mnf I 1 II Ej OUli'Uii^ (inn ju?)au a^</viwvivii ??vv it Mr. Parker's office. The treasurer was dlectedtoca!l upon subscribers for their first nontrtly dues. A meeting wits allied for Satirdiiy afternoon next, at five o'cloc'c. All the nein'bersare requested to be present. Tub Abbeville Wholesale Store has on land several cars corn, meal, meat, oats and luur, and are selling at Western priccs. Pit AY Klt-MKKTiNG ?t the Presbyterian hurch every Thursday evening. Strangers ,re Invited to attend. Wf had the pleas ire of a call last, week ro?n Processor Hn.tper of the lUdge Academy, tear Lowndesvlllc. C'okesbnry Items. CoKKsnURY, P'eb. 1, ISSTj. The Narrow Gmikc has been surveyed past own, without crossiBg h slttgle water course r.?m Wilson's Creek to this point. The local<m of dep ?t will be left to vote of the citizens, Superintendent Kirk only sungestiug he most suitable una ?icces-lble site for it. Mr. Chfts. >s Treutlen, of Oakestuiry, died in iVashl gton, D. O, on January 27tli,of coniuniption. Mr. Treutlen studied law under lis distinguished uncle. Judue W. W. Smith, >f Arkansas, and bad be^n admitted to praciee at Little Hock. Another barber and shoemaker could find jrofitable employment In Cikesbury. The Trial Justice court was occupied last .veek with several cases of small importance >ut large attendance. Mrs. G. Lenare Connor during her husband's ibsence In Florida, is spending me dine wun elatives In North Carolina. Our former citizen Mr. N. G. Evans, now of Edgefield Court House, was up on business ast Friday. Mr. Evan* is a son of the lanented Col. N. G. Evans and lias built up a ncrntivc law pracllcc since his removal to ?dj:ellied. He is 011 the prosecution in the Julbreath case. A meeting of the Methodist district hoard tfas iield here la*t week. Rev. Rogers and [> residing eider R. D. Smart, of Greenwood tvere present. Mr. A. M. Aiken, treasurer of the State Grange is attending a niectingof that body in Charleston, S. C. Rev. R. R. Dagnall, pastor of Methodist! Miurch, preached his lirst sermon here on last iunduy. The weather lias been such as to jieveiit his doing ho earlier. CADMUS. Troy Locals. TltOY, S. C., Jan. 20, 1883. The farmers in this section report the oat :rop to be in a very serious condition owing to the recent freeze. Bird hunting seems to he the chief sport ground Troy at present, several sportsmen from Augusta have been here to accompany ;>ur hoys 011 their successful hunts and are well pleased with the abundance of game to be found in this vicinity. Mrs. J. A. Harris, of Abbeville, is visiting her sister-in-law, Miss Snllic Harris Mr. Ed. Smith says that he acted as floor manager at a dance in the country last, week, but judging from a fall I hear he received, I rather think that the floor managed liirn. Messrs. G. Bradley, J. T. Youngblood, J. [?. Tittle, J. F. Ciiukscales and J. S. Jay atLended an oy>ter supper at McCormick last Saturday night, given by the Masonic lodge of that plnce. Mr. F. A. Cook killed seventeen partridges in three shots yesterday. This is the best shooting we have on record. Misses May and Lena Rogers, two of our prettiest little girls have returned from their i.Mp to Abbeville, and are now attending the Troy academy. Major W. A. Glover went to Edgefield yesterday on lecelpt of a telegram announcing tbe serious illness of his broiher. Tlie Oat Crop. Low N T)R8vi ixK, fi. C., Feb. 1,1SSG. likJitor Press and Banner : I havo travelled recently from Cherokee Heights on the Savannah River, l>y way of Mount Carmel to your town, from thence to Greenwood, from there to Due West and back to Abbeville. My observation Is that the oat crop is an entire failure. Wheal is not injured very much; not more than 1U per cent. Respectfully yours, R. A. PRESSLY, Probably nothing is more detrimental to the health of a family than living over a mass of slowly decaying potatoes. The danger is greater In winter than In summer, because doors and windows are kept closed to exclude the cold, and than leave only the air infected with malaria from the cellar to tie i breathed. If potatoes are largely kept, asj many will and should be by farmers this I coming winter, they should be stored in underground cellars detached from houses, and yet where they should be got at conveniently and kept warm by fires If need be. It is much better lor the potatoes to have them where they can be seen at least, once a day, and the temperature regulated by fires rather than depend upon heavy covering. One great waste of the farm results from misapplied energy?labor applied at the wrong time, in the wrong place: weeds hoed up in the field after they have attained a height ol two Inches, when they ought to have been destroyed immediately alter germination. And the great point, in this statement is, it. is easier to avoid the waste than it is to praclicc it. Ninety-Six Motes. Ninktv-Siy, Feb. 1; 1&S6. Mr. J. M. Taylor is mouruing over-the death of his fine English setter dog. He hud to kill It. It had been bitten by n mad dog. We were shown a few days ago the most complete arrangement for keeping milk and butter that we have seen for a long time. It was manufactured und invented by Mr. S. M. Davis. There is a movement, on foot to fence the new eemeleryi and we hope It will be a success-1 fulont}. It la a shhme tliat it lias not been I done before. Olir frioiids oVer the rlyei* are mUch encour-1 asied at the prospect of replacing the Five: Bridge. Vre understand that the County! Commissioners of Laurens are waiting for our | Hoard to ntove in the matter. They are ready I at any time. Enirnti Gooding, the colored woman who i was so severely frozen, is rapidly recovering. Thanks to the white people, however, as her colored friends sadly neglected hen Our anti-railroad friends say they have no hope of reversing the verdict of the voter* at our railroad election, but merely want a decision of the Court ot Appeals. Now, this looks like child's play, for many reu*ons. | " - ' r/,n/l first, iney ueiuy mu coiupiuiiuu Second) they spend money that they can illy I afford: nhd lus-tly, It Ik hut an outgrowth of; petty spite on the part of sonic of them. Quite a number of mules nnd other stock) have and will he *>old to satisfy "that mort-1 gnge" in our town. Mayor Watson Is having some good work i done on our streets. It is thought that the oats were kiiled by I recent freezes. This will work a great hard-j shl^i witii indny wllo were depending on this j crop to t-tlrry theni this year. Our merchants are all solid, and wc are | ready to make advances on the most accom- i modatlng terms. First secure them and then j you shall "flourish like a green buy tree." This is fair, it is right and it. is hone-t. You cannot expcct to net provisions to run ?i crop with unless you satisty the merchant that he will get liis money. The landlord must come tothe front or his bind will lie idle. Mr. W. C. McGowan, one ol' the best law-' yersof the Abbeville Bar, was in town Inst; week. We hope he may live a thousand years and be Lb st with many, many, many comforts. Messrs F. M. Pope, secretary and treasurer, and Tj. M. Moore, cine of the directors of the Ailan:ie, (Jrtenville and Western Railroad, attended the railroad election at Triangle ior Sullivan township, Laurens county, on last. Tuesday, the 20tn. Everything passed off harmoniously, nnd the result of thM clcetion | places anolher feather in the cap of the enter-1 prist*. Majority for subscription, one hun-j dred and seventy-five. Mr. W. R. Merriwether has rented rooms i andgone to housekeeping in town. Three cir-loaUs of New Orleans molasses have been received at Nlnety-^ix in the pnst| few days. This with oth^r supplies that have arrived looks as though the merchants meapt business. Tho friends of R. G J. read his letter from Tampa, Florida in the last number of the twr/ Banner Willi a great deal of pleas tut?. IsTo better young mnn ever ieti, Six, nnd we wish him much success ill his new home. Several car-loads of cotton-seed have been ! shipped within the List few days. This in a' great, shame. Otir larmers ha;l better buy j their seed at 15 cents per bushel than to buy j guanos at almost any price. Mrs. F. A. Als'on, of Charleston^ who has j heen visiting at her fathers Dr. w. A. San-; ders, lias returned to tier hom?s Cow pens and turnips are in demand. Our school, under the control und super- ] vision of in>f. Lovejoy, is in a most prosper-1 ous condition. It numbers now about sixty-1 five scholars. with tiie prospect of a consider-' able increase. Prof, Lovcjoy Is a most cupa-l ble teacher, besides being assisted by Miss j Ma--y Stuart, who jS competent and worttiy I of tli c posllion. It is rumored thnt Cow Grove will furnish j legislative timber for the next campaign, i Cow Grove is full of good men, and we hope | our end of the county will be given a show-' 1117. The secretary of "that railroad meeting" nt | Greenwood the 18th ult.. Is a little wrathy nnd seems to take the thing to heart. We wantj liihi to understand that we report facts as: they are reported to us. We would beulad to j seethe Greenwood, Phoenix, Kirksey's and ! Edgefield Railroad buiit. II would be a valu-1 able feeder to our road. Besides, in the near future Greenwood will be a suburb of NinetySix, and all that can he done for us or a near member of our family will be appreciated. So country folks belwcen Greenwood and Kdgefield, humph yourselves, and you shall; be rewarded according to your worlcs. One of the handsomest, fastest horses we : have had the pleasure of seeing for some j time Is Mr. It. I* Pratt's Mambrino stallion i "Kox." He is certainly u stylish and valua- ! ble horse. Mr. F. M. Pope is at Greenville?United j St ales Juror. The material used for United i btaie* jurors is ueiicr now inun lunnci ij. I Mr. Probst has a large clft-s in telegraphy.: Gettlug ready for the narrow gautre. EAST END. [ m m Green wood XcwsGkeenwood, Feb: 1,18S0. i The marrJage bells tire tinkling. Mr. J. li. Leavell has been elected 6uperin-j tendent of the Baptist Sunday School. We have three of the neatest- parsonages to < be found in any town In the Stale. We are glad to learn that. Mr. Giles, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is recover-j lug. Mrs. Cornelia McLees accidentally fell from | her piazza on Friday evening and was badly j hurt, but we hope not seriously. Dr. Mlllwee has ginned over seven hundred ! and fifty bales of cotton this season and Mr.' J. H. Oldtiam over four iumdred. The Union Meeting of the Abbeville Bap-i tlst Association convened at tills place on ; Saturday. There was a very email attend- i ance of delegates. Kev. J. II. Carter preached I the Introductory sermon. After a sermon j yesterday morning by the Itev. Mr. Bell, Mr. j Griffith delivered an address oa education In I behalf of Fnrman University. Messrs. Will L?max and John Foster of| Vcrdery, vis-lted some of Greenwood's pretty, dau^htcis yesterday afternoon. You will | have to come again young gentlemen, when: the way is clear and no engagements ahead of: you. Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Boozer are on a visit to i the laud of oranges and bananas. It Is necessary for some of the farmers to i resow their oat erop and as ttiey ca.;not get ihe red rust proof they are ordering the Texas red oat. The fowl house of Jim Kelly, an Industrious utul inoffensive foreigner who has lived near here for several vears. was entered by thieves one uigbt last week. In attempting to defend hIs property he was shot at twice. Mr. J.T. Me Lees is making ariangemculs to open a. dairy farm ; he will stock his larm with Jerseys and Ho'stelns. He lias visited the stock farms of Pickens and expects during the coming summer to prepare to give en- j silage a trial. Dr. T. I). Williams is also starting a stock 1 farm and has several beautiful Jerseys al-i ready on hand. Greenwood boasts of the best marble yard \ in the .State with the exception of thobe in j Charleston and Greenville. In the lust issue of the Press and Banner appeared the following remarkable statement; over the non-de plume of your Niuety-SSix! correspondent "Kast End": "Railroad liaeket?Under this head we no-! tlced the proceedings of a big railroad meet-1 ing at Greenwood on the ISth. We have it from an eye-witness that three Greenwood and two Phoenix men attended this meeting. | Not even the citizens of the town turned out, | so weak was their taith in this mystical enterprise. They couldn'tring the boys up with ! a bell." Now we do not know who this eye-witness i was but of one tiling we are certain, that lie | is not a lineal descendant of (ieorge Wash-i ington, and It is probably fortunate for him i mat his name was withheld, as modern times might have produced a repetition of the tragedy that befell Annanias ol old. He certainly is not less deserving of the same fate. The: t'litut; nuiit'iiicuv wi gju-nnuvop ia vi iuhwu.^ and we would not notice it, were it not calculated to discourage the friends of the enterprise In other sections. It nmt'ers not whether this witness is sufficiently endowed with prophetic wisdom to Justify him In characterizing the Edgefield. Kirksejs, Phoenix and Greenwood Itailroud "a mystieal enterprise" or not, jet the tact remains, that at a meeting in Its interest was held as stated, and in stead of being attended t?y only "two men from Phoenix and three troni Greenwood" till*crowd was variously estimated at from! seventy-five to one hundred, among whom I were live delegates from Phoenix, while j t hree-fourths of the business houses of Greenwood were represented. Not only did Green- j wood on this occasion, endorse the action ofi the meeting in ordering arrangements for a: preliminary survey, but true tohcr spirit of ( enterprise and her custom of proving herfaith ny her works, weak though it may appear to the fertile imagination of said eyewitness, on a subsequent night of the same week, she called a meeting of her citizens to ! be held at Riley's Hotel, at which seveneighths of the business men were present, and then and there raised more than her proportionate share of the money needed for the survey, and agreed to survey the route from this point to the Edgefield ilne. This surely | does not appear to them "a mystical enterpri>e." "East End" also says, "we think it is about our time to have a candidate for the Legislature provided Greenwood is willing." GreenWood has no objection, provided he is not eyewitness. Trot him out. Y. Z. Opening- of the United State* Court. I The February term of tne United States' j court will open to-morrow, but little business j will be done as Judge Bryrn will not arrive i I here until tomorrow night.. District Attor-j i ney Youinnns is expected to come in from tho : i north to-morrow morning. Marshal Boy kin I and Messrs, J. S Simons and J. \V. smith, ' and Clerk Seabrook and Air. Burdell, his assistant, came last night. The docket Is not a remarkably heavy one, the number of new cases being unusually small, and a long term is not likely. The district attorney's ottlce wiil be over Dantzler & 1 Mat-key's furniture store, at the corncr of | Main street and McBcc avenue. Eulogy on Robert Toombs, by J. F. Calhoun, Jr., of Ditd* U'e?t, 8. . Tlic kingliestof Georgians Is dead Robert Toombs Is no more, .One of the brightest stairs In the galaxy of the onion has gone out, and South Carolina claims a place among the chief mourners over the event and bows In j sorrow over his laurelled bier. ^ He has ?one irbm among us. Ills trumpettoned voice Will never more be heard. No ! more shall we witness any of those splendid | exhibitions of his oratorical powers in debate, 'when he bore down upon an opponent with I the swoop ot an eagle from his empyrean home. It wa? like the rapid, dashing, foamIngtorrentspanned with rainbows thegroiind 1 lightning from an Olympian brain! His active, vigorous mind will no more participate inthecounells of the nation! His spirit has left a world of trouble, care nnd anxiety to Join the spirits of those patriots and statesmen who have preceded him to a brighter and better world. - m. Urtt. hnnn ltn< 1'or somen me ijtcn. mumw mm w,.. the shadow or his former great self. Ills splendid physique, months ago, suffered impairment at the advance of age, and the proud tread and commundlug ptesence gave place to t?io bent forrtl and the unsteady gait of the feeble old man. In the morning, at high noon, and even beyond the meridian (if his manhood lie was intellectually the peer of t he most git ted, ana towered Atlas like altove the common ranne. His mental operations were quick as lighining, and like the lightning tln-y were dazzling in their brilliancy und rcsLloss in their play. It was like the nilghty Mississippi sweeping majestically along its track-way, bearing down every obstacle that opposed its restless current, while the prairies on either side were wrapped in rushing llames. Even during the years ot his decadence there were occasions when the almost extinct volcano glowed again with its former flies, when the ivy mantled keep odln* crumbling castle resumed its pristine defiance with deep-ioned culverin and ponderousmace. He has been most, fittingly styleil the Mlrabeau of the period und tin all occasionsexhih* ited wonderful Intellectual and physical powers. But the rich life, riotous in its affluence is spent at last. The deeps through which it swept in thunderous majesty, and the shoals over -which it tumbled noisily, are drained and bare. The fury of the Btorm is over; the thunders are hushed, the lights nings spent, only a few scattering clouds lingered around the closing scene, reflecting in KoryeonsJiues the light of the great depart- ( ing luminary. Quenched is the imperious life. Stilled Is the mighty heart. Gone the dauntless spirit. At rest the turbulent emotions. Pulseless the .splendid form. If ever * God made the body of mortal man to shine ( with the hope and inspiration of Immoruil- . ity, surely here It was. In the splendor of his beauty, in the mightiness of 4ils strength. ( In the vitality that sparkled In his eyes and < rushed through his veins, in the ense with j whieh he conquered, and the heights to J which he soared, in the scope and Ireedom and lioundless comprehensions of his powers there was little suggestion of decay. DazKted by his kingly beauty nnd majesty, , one might have said, "Surely he will conquer j death." But the course of nature is unchangeable. Even the eagle's winjs grow weary and ore folded, and the strong man totters to the welcome grave. The gloiy fades j frohi the cheek and the tight dies in the eye. , The majesty departs from the pallid brow . ai;d the rich blond falters In the vein. The tongue that, summoned f*>r.y million people to war babies unmeaningly in Its hollow divert). The lingers that uislly slit this continent In two, beat the air pitifully for guidance and support. The mighty spirit that bent Senators to his will, and that forged earth's bloodiest revolution sicklied o'er at Inst with uplifted shadows, creeps aimlessly within the walls of memory "and weeps or laUghs alike with itself. There uod in his wise nnd infinite mercy comes and ends it nil! His> gentle hand Hasps tne wanaenng fingers His ltiss touches the maundering lips. This is peace at lust. Georgia's glorious son sleeps. The unpardoned ' rebel" and grand ola Southern patriot awaits In unbroken stillness the final Judgment of God. And Dceth touchlngthc tranquil tace with his unspeakable solemnity revives therein something of the majesty and beauty of vouth that Ills people (razing through the mist of tears may Fee him last as they loved him best When lie stood among meu in his kingly splendor. Great Varieties or Eccentric Paper Now limed?About Cards and En* vclopeflt The variety of writing paper used at the present time almost baffles description. The "Mikado"' erase has brought an endless assortment of odd styles to the fore, the popularity of which, from their very eccentricity, cannot fail to be of but short duration. The most novel Is the highly colored Mahdi and Afghan. The farmer is a crimson, heavy paper, with ragged edges. Tlio Afghan Is orange j or flame tinted. These appear In the standaid octave size, with square envelopes to match. Another pronounced note paper looks verj much like wall paper. The ground Is of a peach blow color, decoroted with bronze designs as fabulous animals. This olso hu? torn edges, and Is an Imported paper. Anolhcr noveity Is go rough upon the surface that is called etching paper; Is heavy as drawing board and agreeable to the pen. A favorite Is linen cloth an exact Imitation of the genuine - *? ? /Vf goods, snowing me nore upon uic oimu*.*; mi the paper. Tills Is m?dc In a variety of shades aud remains entirely distinct from the royal Irishmen paper that with all the numerous fancy styles introduced still retains its popularity. Sealing-wax is the fashionable freak of the season : consequently envelopes cannot be ornamented. The device of whatever kind it may be is now cut upon the seal and.used upon the wax instead of the paper. The pnper is st.lli stamped with monograms, Initials or with the address. The latter Is most, popular. Note cards are not as much used ana the tendency is towards their di'-appearance. Wedding invitations now have the word "honor" used instead of pleasure In requesting your presence. For gentlemen's use the small English card Is fashionable. Ladies'cards are larger and inclined to square rather than oblong shape. The simple script letter is used. Flirtations in sealing wax are now In vogue Red is for business only, black wax is for mourning and condolence, pink for congratulations and white for wedding invitations. Hlue means love and the color Is used in various tittts to mark the different stages of affection. Variegated colors are suld to indicate conflicting emotions. A WHOLE FAMILY POISONED. A Texas Farmer Given His Fat Porkers Strychnine in Order to Catch a Thief?Three Deaths and Several in a Critical Condition. Hampstead, Texns, January 20.?The colored people here have been thrown into a stale of great excitement over a report which has Just come in of a whole family of negroes being poisoned at H?>wth station, on the II. & T. C. railroad, distant nbout six miles north of here. The circumstanccs are os follows: A family of negroes, of whom Morris Johnson Is the head, were polsonpd on Saturday last by eatlnir the flesh or a stolen hog which had been dosed with strychnine. The hog's owner, to trap the thief, who was evidently appropriating his pokers, administered to sonic of the fattest a dose of poison. The result above mt ntioned ensued, liill Harris and Henry Clay, two guests ofMorris Johnson, and Johnson's step-daughter have died, and several of the family are In a critical condition. The Kongr of the Camp. "Give us a song!" the soldiers cried, The outer trenches mmrdlng, Wlille the heated guns of the camps allied, Grew weary of bombarding. "Give us a sonc!" the guardsmen say, "We i?torm the forts to-morrow; Sing while we may, another day Will bring enough of sorrow." They lay niong the batteries' eme, Below the slumbering cannon, Bruve hearts from Severn and from Clyde, And from the banks of Shannon. They sang of love ntid not of fame, Forgot was Britain's glory; Each h'.-art recalled a different name, Butull sang "Annie Laurie." Voice after voice caught, up the song, Until its tender passion Swelled like an anthem rich and and strong, Their battle eve's confession. Dear girl! Her name he dared not. speak, But as the sung grew louder. Something upon the soldier's cheek, Washed off the stains of powder. And once again a fire of hell Rained on the Russian quarters. 'Midst stream of shot and hurst of shell, And bellowing of the mortars. And Irish Norn's eyes are dim, For a singer dumb and gory, And English .Mary mourned for him Who sang of "Annie Laurie." Beyond the darkening ocean burned The blooil.v sunset's embers; Willie the Crimean valleys learned How English lovo remembers. Ah ! soldiers, to your honored rest, Your truth and valor bearing, The bravest are the tenderest, The loving arc the daring. Variety conduces to health. An animal Is! no more lltted for subsisting on a single article j of food than man. When kept upon one kind only It soon begins to reject it, eating only when compelled by hunger. Digestion is best etlected when all tlie demands for food arc complied with. The greater the variety the more rapid the progress of the animal. The chief requisites for successful winter dairying are warm, well arranged stables, or catl.lc-hou.ses, good cows, plenty of rich feed, and pure water with the chill taken oil", ana the most scrupulous neatness in all the operations of the dairyman, from the stable to the packing of the butter for shipment. I BAYARD'S STRICKEN HOME. a ANOTHER DEATH IN THE FAMILY OF THE SECRETARY. ? Mrs. Bnyard Succumbs to her Grief for the Lows Of her rtanjjhtcr? Washington Society Honrns the Lorn of ? Recognized lender and n Brilliant Ornament ? Sympathy with the Secretary?Preparations for the Fnueral. (News and Courier.) Washington, January 31.?Mra. bayard, wife of the tfeeretary of State, died here this morning. The immediate cause of death was congestion of trie brujn, brotmht on by the shock of her daughter's sudden death two n ecks ago. For the first week following that event she stood the strain and excitement quite well, hut a week ago last Friday she was compelled to take to her bed, and gradually grew worse from day today. On Thurs-i '.... ./..tl.. th? hn..ln .nuflu 1 t H 11 nnf'lir Uily WII^WUUII v#? Viae i/iumi HKIMV . .w ?rr ... nnce> and she whs 11 neon scions for twentyfour hours before lier death. Although for years Mrs. Bayard hud been a confirmed invalid, she had for the past six months been in better health than for many years. Lust summer she was very ill nt her home In Wilmington, Del., with a complication of diseases of thp liver andetomnch, and her recovery nt that time was considered doubtful. At the solicitation of her daughter, Miss Kate, she put herself under the care of Dr. P. A. Gardner, of this city, and under Ills treatment she hud Improved so much as to be able to to Into society this winter, and, although still an invalid, she was In comparatively good health when her daughter died. Sue was about 51 years of af?\ With exception of her daughter, Mrs. Warren, of Boston, and her son who is in Arizona, the lainily were present when she died. The body will be taken to Wilmington to-morrow, and the funeral will be held there on Tuesday. Tne death of Mrs. Bayard will have a marked effect on the social festivities at the Capital. It closes In absolute mourning for a week the Whtte House, the houses of the Cabinet ministers, and withdraws from society the President and Miss Cleveland, the members ot the Cabinet and their families. On the announcement of the sad event the President, directed the immediate recall of Invitations for a state dinner to the Supreme Court, which was to have been given on rbur8day evening, and Secretary and Mrs. Endlcott wllhdrew their Invitations for a Cabinet dinner on Friday exening. Miss Cleveland will not be at home to callers during the week, and her Saturday afternoon reception will be abandoned. Secretary and Mrs. Whitney had Issued cards for a series of Thursday evening receptions, but their house will, with others, be closed tills wcck, nnu an ncceptances of Invitations by Cnblnct families for that period will l<e revoked. Mis. Bayard was prevented by ill-health from appenring iu society Inst winter, and lier place was most acceptably filled by her uccotnpllslied daughter, whose sudden death shocked Washington but two weeks ago. This winter Mrs. Bayard's health was so much Improved that she took her place as the head of the Cabinet ladles, and assisted at the President's reception on New Year's day. At Mif8 Cleveland s first Saturday aI'teri.oon reception she filled the place of honor as hostess, back of the line ill the Blue parlor, with a distinguished grace and marked cordiality which was noted as the most pleasant fenLnre of the occasion. At President Cleveland's first state dinner, that given in honor of the Cabinet, two weeks ajio last Thursday iilnht, she occupied the place of honer at the President's right, and the Interchange of congratulations which went about the circle of the ofilcial family on her improved health and buoyant spirits added much to the pleasure of the gathering. The cessation of social festivities which the foregoing announcement records is but a feeble Indication of the personal lots which every Cabinet family feels in the terrible bereavement which hus befallen the household or the secretary of State. It is well understood that there would be a more marked expression of sympathy and condolence on their part did not Mr. Bayard, prefer otherwise in his characteristic consideration for olhersHnd his desire that his private griefs, almost unbearable as they would seem to be, should not unduly affect the public. The President was Immediately notified of Mrs. Bayard's death, and heat once sent Col. Larnont with a note of condolenco to the secretary and later m the day Miss Cleveland culled at the house. There will be no funernl services In Washington. Tne remains will be taken by special car to Wilmington and deposited in the old Swedish chnrcn, where they wH remain until 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, when the Episcopal burial service will be road and the body plnccd In the tomb. Mr. Dayard has askeil that no official demonstration be made, and the President will not go 10 Wilmington. Several members of the Cabinet, however, will attend the funeral. officers, Senators, Representatives, diplomats and public men generally have called at the Bayard mansion to-day to express their sympathy with til? secretary in Ills affliction. Mrs. Bayard was born in Baltimore in 1835. Her father, Joshua Lee, was one of the leading business men of that city thirty-five years ago. She met the secretary while his lather was a Senator from Delaware, and they were married In 1S">C. There were twelve children born td them, seven of whom are still alive. Up lo seven or eight years .ago Mrs. Bayard was a leader in society at the National capital. A Pig1 on Icc. The passengers on the Charlotte bound train from Shelby, on the Carolina Central, last Friday afternoon witnessed a novel sight while crossing the Catawba River at Mt. Holly. Floating down the stream was a block of ice about ten feet wide by fifteen feet long with a Berkshire pig upon It, enjoying free ride. The Charlotte Observer accounts for his presence (here as follows: In one end of the ice a number of fence rails were frozer fast, and tne supposition is i-iiul suiuu iuhwi uuu ? jane leadlrg down to the river so that his stock could get water, and the lookless Berkshire was stumling on the lee wh?*n it broke loose and commenced Its Journey down the river. When seen by the passengers on the train, the pig was running from one side of the ice to the other evidently with greul dqsire to get off". When the ground around a pig-pen is thoroughly nndenirained, as It should be, bare earth makes the best and certainly the most desirable floor. A fresh supply of loose earth should be thrown in twice a year and removed as manure whenever It becomes lich enough. One would think from the advance in the price of eggs, especially of freshly laid specimens, that next year would witness a marked Increase In poultry keeping among farmers. Eggs seem to he the only farm product that is advancing in price. CONSIGNEES. ExpttEsa?R. 0: MoAdams, W. R. Powell, C. 8. Watson; J. F. McGnith, C'. Boyle. w. v. ClarK, D. It Service. L. C. Service, J. Brown. Freight? D. K. Cooley, Watson & Jachson. OBIT U AR Y. Mrs. Cnrrlo Plnkerton, beloved wife of J. Clmi les Plnkerton. and youngest daughter of Mrs. 0. P. Holcombe, of Abbeville, was born In Dalton, Ga., 1st July. 1.S61, and died In Macon, Qji., 26th January,1886. In December, 1-61, Mre. Holcombe came to Abbeville,whereMrs. Plnkerton was raised and lived until the spring of 1>81, when she went to Mldville,Ga.. to live with her brother, and on the 12th of December of tlip same year was happily mar ried to J. C. Plnkerton of the Watertown Knsfine Company, and since her marriage htis lived In the city of Macou. As a wife she was constant, faithful and true; as a mother she was devotrd and patient; as a daughter she was obedient and affectionate; a kind and gentle sister, a cheerful sweet disposition. She leaves an aged mother, two brothers and three platers to tnoui n her loss, a devoted husband and two small children who will not cease to miss her love and care. Steep dear sister sweetly sleep, All thy toils mid eares are over; And we will try and cease to weep, For thou hast only gone before. M. T. Change of Business. HAVING purchased the entire Interest of Seal, Vcflwaine & Co. in the harness business in this place, I will hereafter conduct the business in my own mime at the old stand. I will be prrparcd tocxecutenll orders with dispatch and in a good workman-like manner, as I shall jrlve the business my undivided attention. All persons indebted will please make prompt payment at once to me. Respectfully, THOS. BKGGS. Feb. 1,18S6, tf Master's Sale. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ABBEVILLE C0U5TY. COl.'RT OK COMMON PLEAS. Alice S. Ric.c against Fannie E. Stuart ct al. DY virtue of an order of sale made iti the above stated case, I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H., s. C., on Salcdny in March, 18S(>, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said Stateand county, to wit. All that tract or parcel of land, known as the Puckett's Ferry Tract and containing Seventeen Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of AV. C Fouclie, T. R. Puokett. nnd others. TEltMS OF SALE-One-third ca?b. balance in one and two years, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of tlie premises, with leave to the purchaser to anticipate payment. Purchaser to pay the Master for papers and recording. J. C. KLUOH, Feb. 3, ISStf, It Master. W. JOEL SMITH & SON ARE NOW OFFERING A . ,^f COMPLETE A1STD MAGNIFICENT1 % STOCK or???s-- ' 7 figl Merchandise for Fall and Winter Usesi M 'PIIEIIt VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS ARE FILLED WITEE Well Selected, Seasonable, Attractive GdfidBi 3 containing MANY real T?\J r<D VTU IMP n,,d Persons wishing to lay Iri their bargains. They keep LV Lri I 1 illllU WINTER SUPPLIES can not only get WHAT they want, but the best of It, and at REASONABLE prices. CUAtTC ?"r 6toek of Shoes Is very large, Ladies, Misses, Gents, Boys and Children all jnULji complete. HATS. Otlr stock of Hats cannot be surpassed. PI HTUTlVir 0l,r s,ock of Ready-Made Clothing Is always large. This season we ULU 1 nillUi can suit you. Come and see. nnv PfifinC Twilled White, Red and Blue Flannels, Dress Flannels, Flannel Lin I UUUL/Ji Clou kings. Water Proof Goods all prices, Blankets, Robes, Counterpa nes, bleached and Brown Sheetings, Hosiery. These goods aro all very cheap and you would do well to examine them. DRESS GOODS. Always in^ stock a complete line of Standard aud Fashionable v . Ureas Goods.^ ^ gMITH & S0]f( M Oct. 7,1885, tf ' -V SPEED & NEUFFER.^ Druggists. ; i|i Keep constantly on hand a full and well selected stock of pure) m DRUGS, CHEMICALS, etc., etc. All the latestand popnlar lines of pat- 'w; KNT AND PROPRIETARY MKMUlNfiS. H EKB1NE. the best Liver Mediclne.cnres Dyspepsia. l<br.ialcn>ilj/byv.i. Try our BLACKBERRY CORDIAL for Summer Complaint, find otir COMPOUND SYRUP SARSAPARILLA with IODIDE pctash for the Blood. BED BUG POISON, the most convenient wuy of destroying these MiRects. diamond dyes % all the staple and fashionable colors. A full line of FANCY GOODS. toilet articles, STATIONARY, cte.. rtc The best brands of CIGARS, TOBACCO and CIGARETTES. a j3 complete stock of WHITE LEADS, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES. etc., etc paint l/:\ BRUSHES, WIN DOW GLASS, GOLDEN MACHINE OIL We sell the celebrated Harrison Broe. PREPARED PAINT, the best in the market. Special attention paid to the Prescription. Department, Physic-inn's prescriptions and Family Recipes filled at4ill hours of day and night by eipe? rlenced and pompetcnt hands. Orde/s by haml or mail promptly attended to. SPEED & NEUFFEB. April 29, 13T5. tf . : ; PALMETTO SALOON. Tlit Lariest ai Bui Sldtt Hub In tie Uj-Mri. J WITH SELECT BRANDS OF JpiNE Q^D "yyHISKEY, jgRANDY AND ^yiNES, JIOREIGJf v fig AND J^OMESTIC, jyjBLlS" AND J^IVERPOOL JpOJRTEB;. AnD ^LE, Jj^RESH JgEER ^LWAYS ON j^AND. . j ^LSO A JpULL J^INE OF rjlOBACCO, QIGARS AND QU?AKETT8, jyjOUNTAIN Q-AP JJYE AND gT0NE jyjOUNTAlK" QORN ^yHISKIES A jgPECIALTY. Thos. McGettigan, Proprietor No, 4 Washington Street. IF" YOU WANT Sash, Doors, Blinds, Shingles, MOULDINGS, LATHS, Lime. Cement and BARBED FENCE WIRE, CALL ON . ' 'W B. K. BEACHAM, AGENT, ABBEVILLE C. H? 8. C. juiy 22, i8.%. tr , :v;.-y|g ciraeiM & tiiputois FALL STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE j 1 ALL LINES ARE FULL! jj Domestics of all Kinds, Dress Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, &c. | GIVE THEM A LOOK, PRICES LOW. - 1 ' c'ui 6 Nov. 18, 3SS-5. LEADERS OF LOW PRICES.: 3 n /MA J. H. 1) U it ST & W., GREJEKTWOOD, S. I Having moved into our ijandsome and commodious new stores,:we are prepared to offer the largest, best and cheapest ' : ..'5 STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE ; ever sljown in Abbeville County. Our stock consists of a full line Dry Goods and Notions, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware, Groceries, &c. ; Which we proposo to sell at BOTTOM PRICES. We keep no shoddy goods for advertising, .. i and allow no misrepresentations. All we nsk Is a trial. We guarantee satisfaction. Our special freight rates give us advanlages over our neighbors. Merchants Supplied at Jobbers Prices. J. K. DURST & CO., Greenwood, S. C. Nov. 4,1P85,3m "NEW DRUG STORE. 1 ' '";?2 Ootliran db Perrin HAVE Just opened a now and elegantly fitted up DRUG STOItE on the Marshall House Corner, under the Prexx und Banner ofiice, and are now receiving and will continue to receive till their stock Is complete a full line of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs, &c. Also, all the popular PATENT MEDICINES kept in a first-class Drug Store,all of which we warrant to be fresh and good. We also otter a well selected stock of FANCY GOODS, consisting of Colognes, Foreign and Domestic, Handkerchief Extracts in great variety, Handsome Vases, Lamps, &c. Our line of BRUSHES AND SOAPS is simply complete. Every variety of HAIR. TOOTH NAIL, FLESH, SHAVING AND SHOE BRUSH SOAl'S from the finest toilet lothechcap est. - *4f V ' January 28,1SS5, tf