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I The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1883. Petit Jury, February Term, lHSS. 1 Brown, \V. C.. Srd township. 2 Burditt, (?. F? l-'Uli township. 3 Brown, John. lOlh township. 4 Brooks, s. P., stli township. 5 Boii^hman. Henry, hUh township. <? Burns, \V. li , lltii townslilp. 7 Bacon, Berry, col, tilli township. X Cochran, Jno. M . otli township. 'J CIiukscales, Jus. 14Ui township. 10 Cochran. J. N? .'JiiS township. 11 i Vill:ilirim fiiwn Jr.. eoi.. llith townsll'u. I'i Davis, Uoi>t, T., 121 li township. 13 Foster, J. C., "Hi town-hip. 14 11111, R R, Uth township. 15 Kay, N. \\\, 5th tow n*hip. 16 Kay. B. C., isth township. 17 Luke. Joseph, Ktli township. 18 Lotnax, J. E., 7th township. 19 Latimer, \V. A.. 4th township. 20 Leave!!, J. R., 'Jnrl township. 21 Mattison, W. It.. 4th township. 22 McCallu, Isaac H.. 13th township. 23 McCaslan, P. II., 15th township. 24 Nlckles. G. Newton, 5th township. 25 Oulla, J. H., 3rd township. M I U?LT, IltUl.l J., iuni oi.il'. 27 Robinson, A. K.. Oth township. 2S Robinson, lion ton S., 6:ii township. 29 Rice, W. G.. Jr..2nd township. SO Radciitre, \V. K., 6th township. 31 Richardson. \\ . S., 1st township. 32 Robinson, A. T.,9th towuship. S3 Sheppard, K. Y., 1st township. 34 Kpeed, \V. T., llth township. 35 Smith, Robert, 3rd township. 36 Watson, J. H., 15th township. Grand Jury, February Term. 18SS. 1 Baker. Theophiius, 13th township. 2 Cobb. C. A., 2nd townsiiip. 3 Cochrau, S. \V.. Cth township. 4 Crawford. R. \\\,5th townshio. 5 Connor, G. \V., 3rd townsiiip." 6 Ellis, Jesse C., 3rd townsiiip. 7 Frazler, W. H., 1st township. 8 Galloway, R. S.. 5th township. 9 Hawthorn, W. R? 6th townsiiip, 10 Harmon, J. D? ltitli township. 11 Latimer, J. ic., 4tn toivnsnip. 12 Lyon, John, ll'th township. 13 Millford, G. Watt, 12th township. 14 Martin, J. S., 15th township. 15 Morton, Thos. W., 7th township. 16 Pucket. J. \\\, 9th township. 17 Speer, G. \V., 14th township. IS \ isanska, G. A., 11th towuship. * Honored Guest*. Monday night and yesterday during; the hearingof the Railroad case before the Master quite a number of friends paid their respects to the Press and Banner otnee, none of whom were more honored than Mr. A. A. Blyth, of New Market, who has advanced so far on life's journey, and who has so nearly reached me snores oi mr mvw nun. unuum that he might almost "hear the immortal symphonies of the city" beyond the swelling , tide. Eighty years of toll and usefulness has , sweetened his disposition and mellowed his heart, until his lifts and character are sur- , rouuded by a halo which makes his presence ever welcome and pleasant to all whom he may meet. Au Old Friend. Our good old friend Mr. John Gauklen, of Ninety-Six, was among those who honored the Press and Banner by a visit yesterday. He, like Mr. Blyth, has gone far on life's Journey. but his heart is young and joyous still. With a conscience void of offence to God and man, he lives for his children, and the grandchildren, whom he loves as only a grandpa- i rent can love. At peace with all mankind, ana a neurt ?u?;ii is uu ?tw|>iauic uucim;, <.v Him who tirst loved us, he waits for the end. Gordon's* Will. Many citizens have read the will of Robert C. Gordon. Since the death of his *on, Robert Thomas Gordon, various parties have procured legal advice as to their respective Interests. Messrs. Parker A McGowan, Mes.?rs. DeBruhl A Bradley. Colonel Gary, and perhaps other lawyers have been retained. \Ve ventured to give an opiuiou a weeks ago, in which we now believe we were mistaken, and at present disclaim any idea 01 settling any one or about a half dozen legal questions Involved in the settlement or the estate or division of the property, but a majority of those persons who have read the will, and whom we have heard speak, seem to think the children of James Gordon will not receive a large share of the property iu question. 1 Dr. Lindsay did not reach Hopewell / hnrnh Iiiki. wpek to attend the funeral of Mr*. McCombs. The telephone between Donalds aud Due West not being in working order the dispatch sent did not reach him in lime to go. ! He regrets this on account of the iriends o! the deceased and also on account of the large , congregation in attendance. Mrs. Mahy McCombs, at Hopewell church , died on Tuesday of iHst week. She was h member of the Presibyterian church and a | worthy christian woman. She had been a widow for more than thirty years, and for tin- i last thirteen years stie was a great sufferer. George E. Haynesworth, Trial Justice, of ' Sumter, who was accidentally shot in a rou I by litigants, while in the discharge of his. 1 duty, was the brother of Mr*. W. N". Calhoun. ' of Abbeville. He was a distinguished soldier In the Con federate war, and a rejected clti- 1 zen in times ot peace. It was he who iired the < first shot at the "Star of the West." Af!.-???? WAi.i.rvtiVonn nnd Russell have ' sold a car loud of mules and a car load ol horses. They are expecting two car loails of mules next week. Parties wanting mules , may do well to examine their stock. They | are determined to sell low for cash or at reasonable prices for credit. Mrs. Anna Morrow, died at her residence, ; below Mt- Carroel, on Tuesday of last week, i She was an honored member of the Methodist church, fruitful in good works and respected by all who knew her. She was In the j seventy-second year of her age. i Is It because of Mr. R. E. Hill's efficiency as a book-keeper and lus Independence as a citizen that his name whs stricken from the list 1 of grand jurors? We ask the question not knowing of anything to disqualify him for the blghaDd responsible position. The County Commissioners, we learn, will order the election on prohibition some time in March. The question now is, what are you going to do about it? Give the mntter your *>q rnest/vmaiflprfitimi tlw? iw rim* nf much importance. We had a sleet Thursday night, and sleet] and rain on Friday. The trees were covered , with Ice all day. At night the weather mod- : erated a little. Rev. Me. Betiika did not get to Willington church last Thursday, to preach the funeral oi' Mrs. Morrow on account of the illness of his wife. Messes. A. W. Smith and J. L. Hill have brought a car load of mules. The mules are at the New Hotel stables. Buckwheat!buckwheat! theself raising and the old fashioned buckwheat at E. A. Teinpleton's. Mb. A. W. Smith has Just returned from an extended trip to the West. Colonel Wallingkoed will bring fifty mules next week. ^ m ^? Abbeville Hotel Arrivals M. H. Coleman. A. H. Blyth, W. V. Blylh' New Market, 8. C., B P. Plnson. Ninety-Six, W. A. Harralson, Greenwood, S. C; Wm. Anderson, T. S. Chatham, H. E. Chancy. T. R. Plufon, G. A. Tiiarp; Ninety-Six, S. C. J. L. Huehey, G. W. Rnmpey, J. L. Htfierman; Greenwood. S. C.. J. L. Partlow, J. Gaulden.G. W. Calhoun, J. C. Younir; Ninety-Six, S. C., H. M. Spikes, Phoenix, S. C., M. U. EJlPngDCIE , uri'dlivniiu, ?. r,. 1. Sheppiird, J. S. Sheppard; Ninety-Six, S. C., Levi Slawson, [Greenwood, S. C., S.B. Marshall, K P.Plnson!! Ninety-Six, S. C., Vute Scott, Greenwood. S. C. School claims wanted, will give goods or cash for them. W. E. Bell. 82,000 worth of school claims wanted, will give goods at cash prices, or will pay cash for j them at a small discount. Win. E. Hell. Special bargains In winter goods for this month. Wm. E. Bell. Short ends in dress goods and ginghams for less than cost. Wm. E. Boil. Heavy winter shawls at 75 cents, worth SI. W. E. Bell. Wm. R. Rell will nlose out his winter stock at cost, he will leave soon for the Northern markets to buy his spring stock. I offer special bargains to cash buyers this month. Several lines of goods for half there value. Win. E. Bell. SHAME TO GEORGIA'S GOVERNOR. ? Further Testimony ait to the Tnlln|>oosa SwiiKtSe. /V. *^OI m>tiuuui-in ?I nil- /m. Blast, writing about the New York JteruUVs re cent exposure of the TaHapoo<a swindle,says: J "For cool, organized and barefaced deception j it is without a parallel in the South. The wonder in that the governor of a great State, or any man having any character, should fori n moment permit his name to be associated | with such an enterprise, and that it is not de- | nounced and exposed by the press throughout the South is equally unfortunate. It isj such schemes that do the South much harm, and prevent the investment of capital audi emigration to places that have merit. If there is anything that would disgust a new corner or investor with the south and drive him to take the first train for home it would be a visit to Tallapoosa, where he would look In vain to find iron ore enough to run a blast furnace for an hour, or tor a gold mine that the sponsors for Tallapoosa would put a dollar in with the hope of getting it back.'* { I WELCOME BACK, AGAIN. "IMilcio's*" <>ood Killed wills <>ood Til ism* ... Noble Tribute tojj the Itcluvod Dcnd?Iiovc ??<! Affection lor the StrieUen Ilousehold--. Chocrfttl h:i:J Sunshiny Thought* for All. Stony Point. January 0,1SSS. Wo niiain make our bow to the reaili-rs of tlii' P cxswul fUai.-irr, alter a protracted silence caused by sickness in our family. Mi?s Kssi-- itlisst ll, of Kasley, who lias been the guest 01" Miss Sineey, has returned to her home. Miss Kusselllsa eharinim; young lady. ami made many friends dnrin;; her stay. ( Miss Lora Folger, of Kaslry, s|->ont a week i with Miss Minnie Pinson recently. She ex- j oi'i-sKfd licrsi-if a> delighted with our little) | town, but who is it that does not find stony | Point a pleasant place to visit, as well as to i live? I .Mr. \V. W. Jon^s, of Laurens, has horn on a i visit to his old homo near this place. We have never ceased to regret the loss of Mr. < Junes and his family from our community. Mr. H. A. Early, of Darlington, spent a week , in town recently. lie came in response to a t 'el-cram calling him to the bedside of Mrs. Law. i Mr. JohnO'Xenll go?s 1? Waterloo this week i to act as groomsman for Mr. Will I'oyd, who i will be married to Miss Lizzie Anderson, on Wednesday evening the lltli in the Method- ^ ist church at the above mentioned place. I Mrs. K. K. Smith, of Tip Top, has been visit- \ Ini! Mrs. Caldwell. c Mr. Willie Kolger, of Easley, has been visit- t ing in town. A certain pair of lovely blue eyes was the attraction. c Misses Lizzie Wilcox and Maggie Smith, of j Waterloo, and Miss Maud Anderson of Green- j ville, have been reccut guests at the hospita- c ble home of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. O'Neall. who t gave them a delightful dance, at which Greenwood, Waterloo. C'okesbury, and t'oro- r naea, were represented. tl Mr. II. II. King, of Greenville, paid a short visit to our little town last week. I Mr. U. S. Niekles, of Weterloo, spent Sun- r liav III Kltvu. HKIMl <r.> v.- lino MM... ? Mr. Lester Dubo.sc, of Darlington. has been on a visit to his parents. Miss Ollie Dubose will have charge of the Andrews Chapel school this year. s Hon. F. A. Connor, of Cokesbury, has been t on a visit lo Mr. David Aiken's family. Mr. and Mrs. John Roderick have the sym- e pnthiesof many Iriends in their little daugh- :i ter. May they be enabled to feel, "Thy will t be done." On December 22nd, while Mrs. C. C. I.aw f was walking in her yard, she was stricken t with appopiexy. and although all that skilled 1 me'lical aid and lovinjr friends and relatives t could do, her gentle spirit winged its Might to I Him xvho gave it. Her case was pronounced very doubtful from the beginning, but how t rjften we hope asiainst hope, and even reason! n When the augcl of death was hovering ovei p her loved form and folding her close in hi> ? i..v nmhrnff what sorrowinir heart around I tliut bedside could say, I am resigned! While (! her blameless and consistent Christian life i leave us in no doubt as to her future, .vet who t will say to us, "Sorrow no more?" The shin- n Ing portals were passed on .Saturday mornihg, December the olst. and during the afternoon I rjf the same day, in the presence of a nutnbei t uf frieuds, the casket which had contained f the Jewel, was interred in the llethlehem I church yard, of which church she was a de v vout member. The town has lost one of Its t most beloved daughters, and a family its guldinc star. j Col. Law and family through the columns uf the Press and /tanner, he;; to extend their t heartfelt thanks and appreciation to theii v friends and neighbors for their unlimited a kindness and attention during their recent severe trial and bereavement. Especially / would they thank the younger members of cj the town for their fond anticipation lorChrist t mas enjoyment and. instead, spent their time, t Save their sympathies, and shed their tears 0 with a stricken family. May God bless each, i md when sorrow and death lays a blishtlnu < hand upon their homes, May they have such ci kindness shown them as they have shown to i a! hers. DCLCIO. ^ ONE OF R. S. G.'S BEST LETTERS. * |? Abbeville's I*oet nn<l Abbeville's * >'ewsi?t?per --- A Strong Plea for t the ICeoA|>i>oin(nient of Trial Jus- r (Ice Siltoii---Oi?e to Erskine?'Two to Irvine ? Clubs "Stagers" ? j Preachers?Auctioneers?and Oth? s er Tilings. Due West, January 7, 1SSS. 1 Small grain Is growing nicely. Due West observed the week of prayer. Gentle Spring has dropped down in our midst. n 'I'l.o r.llornn- ?'lllh mppls twice ft month now. t The queenly Miss Belle Noel, of Troy, Is making a pleasant stay with friends here. ^ Abbeville has g poetess, and her efl'ort in a t!io Press anil Banner was entertaining and Interesting. t 'J'lie supplements to to t lie Press aiul Banner diow tlu* viin and energy of tlie editor. The a ssavs on the press, as published, make interjsiing and instructive reading. Mr. A. I). Kennedy lost a valuable horse r last week, supposed to have "blind stairgers." s We see Judge Cotliran has been placed on j, the Committee of Foreign Afl'airs in Congress. In riding by Mr. M. B. Clinkscates recently 0 ive saw (ilenty of improved machinery of ail t kinds. Mr. Clinkscalesand Mr. John I). Aleivine seem to keep fully abreast with the late |. Improvements in agricultural machinery. |j There was a large sale at the old Armstrong liomestead last Tnur.-dny. Mr. Itlianian | Urock, of Honca Path, was the auctioneer. c 1'hiiigs generally sold well. Persons wortpresent from Anderson C. II., I>ue West, Hon- L. w, Path and DnnaliUville. We noticed Mr. e Maleom Irwiu there from on the Saluda. ,, ltev. J. A. Brown hns been chosen pastor ol . ||.? ?h..,v.l, ?.f ililv !nil will lie located bore. Jiis pastorale will aiso embrace s Donalds and Abbeville. Mr. Brown is a j >*oung nian and unmarried, but rumor says "mortgaged." We welcome him into our in idst. (i Our merchants are considerably troubled with "shop lifters.'' All of them have lost t ^oods and it is on the increase. Where will this thing go to? ' t The Foreign Missionary Meeting occurred s last Friday instead of Thursday, the usual time, on account ?f it being the week of > Bray or. Dr. Grier presided and Itev. J. A. J rown was the speaker and made n most in- ? Leresting off hand speech on missions. lie t lias pleasant manners and address. .. Prof. J. II. Miller reports a most pleasant, trip spent during Christmas \ve<-k, both in s Augusta and among friends in Alabama. I The last meeting of the Literary Club was . an enjoyable one. It convened at l>r. (Jrier's. Prof. Hood was in the President's chair, and / made an excellent and watchful officer. "The J. Tempest" was the lesson for the evening and i iintl provoked considerable discussion, flic c extract reader for the evening was absent, tj but on motion was comInued, as is the custom when one tries lo evade duty. The host fl "set the club up"'to refreshments, which was u a very pleasant recreation for which a vote of \ thanks was heartily tendered. The next { meeting occurs at Mrs. Galloway's residence. . Mr. Wiley Sloan reads a selection on the oeea- r] sion. < We see that J udjjo Sit ton's name does not t, appear among those of the Trial Justices published. He is the decided choice of our citizens here, and the Governor was petitioned to ? reappoint him, uud his petition presented by our representative ltev. .J. N. Young and endorsed by all the Representatives in the house. The Governor very properly appointed him. His appointment was rejected by I the Senate, presumably on the objection of some of its members. This course by the Senate is simnlv "strainimr at a emit nml swallowing n camel." Who knows better than our deople and our immediate Representative what kind of a Trial Justice suits u us? Had there been any objection, or a con- i trary petition, there would then he some v uroutid f'ir such action. We hope the (Jov- s ojnor will promptly re-appoint Mr. Sitlon tj Trial Justice of this people, for he has given ? us great satisfaction as un officer and our peo- v pie like him. u The semi-annual celebration of the Phllomathean society occurs this year on the tirsst i Friday night In February. It was postponed |. from the middle of January until that time, j Mr. Editor, you have a cordial invitation to t be present, us on lust year. The programme i is a good one. Mr. Allen McAdams started three of his i children to col lege this week. One to Krsklne j MHil hni ll.A 1 w. .< > 1.. I *. .11?..r 11 !?.. |L do better than to uive (heir children an cdn- i cation. "Knowledge is power," and it cannot. bo taken from them. r Pr. Widetnan remains about the same, j There was no special change on him (luring i last week. His sickness is quite protracted. c It. s. u. ? ? ? t POSTSCRIPT TO DUE WEST. St?r-finzi?K?Cupid's Darts?Visitors ?J ii rors. Per: Wkst, Jan. 17, lShS. { Prof. Miller very kindly showed a party of friends the "starry heavens'* from the obscr- s vatoiy. one night last week. They greatly enJoyed it. . Mr. J. M. Galloway, of White Oak, s. ('., and t family are visiting relatives and I fiends in t Due West. Ati- \ s. Konnedv. Mr. .1- ! '. Meliill. Miwlt Julia Kennedy and Miss Josie (,'hiles ielt for Greenvillecounty, Tuesday evening; last. Mr.; Kennedy married the charming Miss Jennie! Anderson,on Wednesday evening at a o'clock. ' He will reach Inn* West again on Kriita.v J morning with his fair bride. We extend most J hearty congratulations in advance to our pal- 1 tlrulnr friend and "colleague" on winnlngone ' so fair and good and worthy. We were pleased to meet our friend Mr. J Lindsay Pratt. Jle now represents three cap ital houses?tobacco, llour, bacon and lard, in ?= three lines Mr. l'ratt is a good salesman, and j with excellent houses. Mrs. M, J. Cain left for Georgia Monday. t We are much obliged to Sheriff Dul're for a ] kind invitation "to visit the seat of Justice . three times during the current year as a grand Juror." These soi ls ot invitations are unseasonable. R. S. G. \ THE CUMBERLAND GAP. ? o NTOW ARE OUR EROWS BOUND WITH VICTCEIOUS WREATHS. - [.ouk Steel Hull* mid Ciumon Call Tr.'ilnx Slmiihrriii!; Aroused I'rAsn Ucr Rip Ynn Winklc nJUi Merr.r (Jrt'ctiiip S3er I'ilizcnt C'liatsjwe their Dreary Miirchcs to Mmisurrx. We had tin; pleasure of meet in;; yesterlay Mr. W. II. Sehotti'hl. jr., of the Carolina, 1 'uni'tcrhthd (iap and Chicago Railway. He} < now cnlhusia?Ueover the prospects of the oail, and assigns substantial reasons ior me 'altli tliiil is in him. After a series of disappointments, success is about, to crown lifs efort<, and lie would therefore confine his talk o tangible realities. Mr. Seliolleld dealt in facts, toi frank and >pon in what lie liad to say ; exhibited papers us to prospects and progress. lie hadtiodylaniito secrets to hide or to explode over In* heads of newspaper reporters. Mr. Potts lias signed a contract to finish the. oad from Aiken to Edgefield in six months Voni the 2.1th of November last?the distance joins twenty-five miles. Although the weather has been unfavorable, vith the ?'hristmas holidays intervening, he lasalready finished one-fourth of the grading vhich lie had to do, and has .smoothed much :f theo'd graded track that has been exposed o t ho weather for years. Many thousand cross-lies have been gotten >ut. Thirty nuiles are now engaged in hnulng them to position alont; the line. The peode have readily and freely sold liini the :hoiccst timber trees?close to the line, and :hcap. Last Saturday over o ie hundred men were Ill llll- p.l,? ..Mi. Iredand fifty are complete. Mr. Potts is associntcd with a prominent louse in Now Yoik, who arc large denier* in ailroad supplies, and wlio are abundantly ible to furnish id I the needed ready cash. Iron for the whole twenty-live miles from liken to Kdgefield has been contracted for. Edgefield is 011 a boom. Heal estate Is being ought, and the town is thoroughly aroused at lie certain prospects of a railroad. The south Carolina Railroad Company are ntiroly friendly, and have made most liberal nil generous traffic arrangements, and the relate is to the holders of income bond*. These we believe, and understood Mr. Scholeld to say, were hard pan, bed rock, Inconrovertible and Indisputable facts. Then let 1 dm who has doubted, now doubt no more hat Kdfieflcld will get tbo railroad. We cave old Kdgetield now to her glory. What of Abbeville? That is the question hat concerns the people hereabout. We >ked Mr. Schofteld particularly as to our iiances of the road. Of this he had less to lay of a detinue ami positive naiure. ^ir. 'otts, lie said, had tj'ken the contract for the irst twenty-five miles on the express condllon that he should have the privilege of coninuing the work, if the necessary arrangeuents could be had for the money. Mr. Kchotield gave it as his own opinion, hat It rested entirely with ourown people, as o whether the road is extended from Kdgcield to this place. If the people along the iuc would contribute reasonable sums, it rould lie extended. No doubt about that. If hey did not contribute, it would not tie built. ?o doubt about that. Plain talk. What are on going to do about it ? The probability is that the townships along he line will be called upon at an early day to 'ote a subscription to the enterprise. Think ,l>out it. It is a business proposition. It is possible that some of the readers of the ?K.ij and Banner may remember that we had lt*cidt d views of our duty in the matter some wo or three years ago, when a subscription o tlie r*ad was agitaUd. I'nder similar eonlitions which existed then, we still hold to tie same earnest convictions, and If the prop- ! isitlon Is presented as before, we shall urge mi views;and then trust the people to act as , n their Judgment may seem best. We welcome Mr. Sehotleld to our communty. We are impressed with his earnestness. ,\*e are convinced of our duty. Wl.ll/. vistlilini' i!nr? <!ef.Toner* nnd a nroner ' ospeet to the opinions of those who may discut from our couvictloiiR, we trust that this onimunity may be alive to the issues, and nay have the Courage to do tlie ri^ht, ns it ' nay appear to each individual citizen. 1 When we have presented our views, our re. ponsibtlity as a Journalist ceases, and the lnividuai voter, in a collective capacity, asnmcs the safety and welfare of the town. .oniulcKvillc Topics nn<l Ohsirva- , Hons by ' 'Iriipe," Lowndrsvii,i.k, Jan. 10.1SSS. The week hetore last, the weather was alno*t spring like. ; This week we had several days of real win- I rv weather. The pronounced change from warm to cold, ia? given some of our people a very had (did ( nybody ever have a good one?) cold. Cotton market Is very dull, consequently h?-re is not much of it being brought to town. 1 Guano is being brought in by the car-load, tul our planters will no doubt invest freely. < I vifch that I could report the small grain rops, in line condition, like someof the cor- ( espondents of Prrsa and Banner do, but I , upposctiiat there was less small grain sowed list fall, in this township than ever before. There will l>o however, a largi; area put in 1 ats, as soon as the weather allows the ground ! oget in a plowabh; condition. ltev. W. s. Martin went to Laurens C. I1-,I i ist Tuesday, partly on n visit., and partly on i u>iue.ss. I Mr. J. Q. Donald took a trip to Anderson C. I., on business la*t Wednesday, and remain- , d there for two or three days. Mr. Jhs. M. Baker, Junior editor, Lowndes-j lite A<lvcrtixer, has been on t!i? wing for sev- jj rul days, in the interest of his paper, and eiiiaps lie may be killing "two birds,"' with he same stone. ( The Misses Willie LeRoy and Emmie Bruce 1 pent last week with the Misses Harper, at liirper's Ferry. I Miss Ittie Allen on yesterday, went to her j irother Mr. P. B. Allen, in Anderson county i >r a several days visit. Miss Fannie Booker began the exercises of ( icr school near the depot 011 last Monday. Mr. S. F. Hutchison who has an interest in he Stove and Tin House was called to Ander- , on C. H., last week on business. Kx-JudgeJ. >.*. Ransom is now occupying Irs. Murion Latimer's bouse mar the old , inn; place ol the double bridges. This gives is luorc Kx-Judges, ttian, perhaps any other ownship in the county within but a few stone's throw" of each other. Mr. Barney Hutchison, In the Fork, killed 1 ometime ago four porkers, his own raising, I hat netted him nearly eleven hundred 1 ion mis. Another one of our oldest landmarks gone, ill who have visited our town, no doubt will , emember, the very large tree that stood on he sidewalk near Dr. J. B. Moselcy's. The on noil have had it taken away "root and iraneh." On Inst Saturday, there was an informal I neeting of a few of our citizens, to take some etion, in regard to Georgia, Carolina <b Northern Railroad. The meeting was organzed by the election of Mr. S. C. Cilnkseales, :hairman, L). J. B. Mosely, Secretary. A corn- I nitteeof three was appointed, to confer with Jen. iloke the President. Tills township will nake a handsome subscription. TROUPE. iEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A BROTHER WHO WAS WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE. reamblc and Resolutions Adopted . by Palmetto I.odsc. Knight* of Honor, an a .Memorial of l?r. I\ I\ (iary. .-igiuu urc ?? reiiiinufu 01 me snori anu incertain tenure of life accorded to us and of j lie certainty of death, the approncli of i-litcli is not by n measured lread, scheduled, h o that we may at leisure set our house In or- j* ler for its reception, but oftentimes steals ipon us like a thief in the night, without * yarning, without heralding, and says in sad ml solemn tones *'be ye also ready."' !1 Atrain are we called upon to mourn the de- j lartnre of a brother of this lodge?a noble , might in the person of F. F. Gary, who do-j iiirled this life at tiie call of the Supreme iJlo- , atorof the Universe, 011 the 81st December! ast. i While ripe in the attainments and possi- j illiiies of the grand profession of his choice? , ie was still in the vigor of manhood and to' nurt'il ej o had a lease of many days of useful-' ie>s and activity in the pursuit thereof. P.l'iUlii'P W-..U ilk! ?l ! > I.i.. i-sMon. A leader anions tlie most accom-' ilishi'U nnd public spirited of his association. | le was eminently conspicuous fur Ins social i Itiulilics, courteous, kind and charitable, lie exempli fled in ti high desrrcc many of ' lie excellent principles of our unrivaled I, )rder. and leaves behind him an example : vhicli calls for our imitation to an unusual letxiee. Wherefore, be it Resolvoil, That we mourn 1 riih unfeiizned sadness siiwl n><nr>! tli*. Hid untimely departure of our esteemed i >rot her. That we extend to his bereaved family our yinpathy. That tlii'se resolutions he spread upon a 1 'aire of the minute hook of this Lodge and a i opy thercOPbc furnished the family of the . h erased. 'J'iiat this lodge be drnped in mourning for iurty days. We saw n gentleman from Clayton, Ga. | n Tuesday morning, who Informed us that 'apt. Ham had reached that point in seen I'll a the right of wayoftlie ('umherlami Vaiey and I'nak lIailro.nl, and would in a few; jays he engaged in securing the right of way or said road through Kabun county in tins Hrertiou ol Walhnlla. Thegentleman refered "said tons he was certain that the road was f?ing to he built and that right speedily.? . 'C'oicccCouricr. The attention of ndminislralors, guardians rustees. etc., is called to the notice of Judge,. [,.von to he found elsewhere. This is au im-1 lortant matter and should be attended to iromptly. I New millinery goods Just received this i iveek, R. M. 11 addon & Co., Wavelets from Kale Fowler. Ninkty-Six, S. C , Jan. 17, 188S. We congratulate Greenwood and I'otnmunify on the bright prospects of a first class local Journal, ("apt. Mcf.'ants has nerve, judgment and discretion and will make a food paper. Mr. I,. M. Moore and Capl. l'urkerson will leave soon for Tenne?soe, where they have positions on the K. A VV. Railroad. One or our young friends who has recently made a visit to the Pacific slope has relumed and says Carolina Is the best place after all. I'r.if CorU is k really encnumged over the prospects of his school, lie has now about tifty scholars. Miss I.nla Anderson Is now assisting hint. Mr. J. A. Wat son is now clerking for Phillips .V Watson, where lie will be glad to meet lils friends. Mr. \V* K. Littleton will occupy the cottage of Mr. .1. A. Moore on south Cam bridge street. I-'armer smith who now lives in Aiaoamn, lias been hoard from and hisntunerous friends lii-ro will be delighted to hear tha! he is doiim well. Wo hope he will write the Press anil fi'iiiurr :i good Ions: letter. Mr. Ii. M. Moore has recently returned from a trip along the line of the K. A W. Railroad, looking after the rljgMs-of Way through private property. vvv2- " Mr. C. T. Wliitten who thought of moving to Alabama, lias decided to move his family to liiiurens Court limine, where ho will esiablisli a wagon manufactory. ' Mr. Wliitten makes a No. t wagon. We wish him much success in his new home. Deputy 1". S. Marshal Roykln was In our midst last week looking up witnesses. Mr. J. A. Moore and MaJ. H. P. fialphin, t wo retired merchants of our place, contemplate planting largely this year. Success to you, gentlemen. Col. W. II. Sadler has inherited a plantation and moved to It. Mrs. Geo. ('. Probst, who ha? been absent at Walliaila visiting a sick relative for several days, has returned. Mr. It. Ij. Pratt who sells the best flour in the West, Is at home lor a short stay. Mr. J. T. Miiler who 1ms be<n quite unwell for seve ral days Is up again and at his desk. Mr. W. H. Frazier ships regularly about flftv pounds of Jersey butter tj the State capital every week. Col. Wallingford is off for Indiana; lie will , bo back about the 10th of February. Cant. W. R. Smith, of Channells. was in town last Saturday. Messrs. James T. Hozeman and S. II. Slierurd attended the ball at Greenwood last week. Sheriff Ouzts, of Kdgefield. was in town recently on business connected with his. office. Mr. Duncan,of Newberry, has bought a part of the old ilackett place and Is building on same. Mr. Duncan will make a good citizen and we welcome such to our community. The Kev T. B. Crate and wife have cone to Greenville to attend the marriage of a friend. Mr. A. J.Qnatilebamn who moved from this place about a year ago to Augusta has returned, and will occupy Sirs, .foues house. Perrln Watts, of Laurens, Is boarding with his brother-in-law, Mr. Sanders, and attending school. The many friends ot Dr. N. Hart, of Florida, formerly of this place, will regret to hear of his extreme Illness. A telegram received a tew days ago stated that lie was fast passing away. His family have our warmest sympathies in I heir distress. We are promised direct railroad facilities with Augusta in the near future. There is no iloubt now but that we can haul our next cotton crop there rial'., K.& W. Railroad. Mr. Lewis Moore tells us that work will begin In earnest ir. the next fifteen days, it is probable that before the first of March flvo thousand bauds will be employed on the line. EAST END. <>rccnvillc Looking Cp. Greenville Enterprise and Mountaineer. Iien"tlie ciTrs'reai:11 Knoxville direct from Greenville, on the Carolina, Knoxville and Western kali road, the future of this City Will be assured beyond any reasonable doubt, as one of the most growing cities of the South. This is known and felt by the entire public; for, already, upon the voting of'be bonds in uid of the railroad named, our City's Drospects are looking up. New citizens are moving in here,old ones returning, rents have advanced, vacant store bouses and resilience engaged and occupied, and many inquiries from a distance are being mnde of the future of Greenville. This Is what the railroad is doing for us at once, and tills is but the slightest kind of a beginning. School claims! For which we will pay face value in merchandise ai lowest cash prices, nr, will pay the cash at lowest Bank rate of discount. R. M. IIaddon & Co. Jan. 11, lbSS. 1C0Q yds % shirting, lWrt) yds % dillling, 500 yds 4 4 shining, lUW yds 1-4 bleaching Just received R. >1. lladdon it Co., To the ladles! If you are in need of anything in the shoe line It. M. lladdon <fc Co., can supply your wants. If you want a cheap shoe go to lladdon itCo. If you want a medium price shoe go to Iladjon it Co. If you want a fine pebble, kid Kangaroo, fiondola, or French kid shoe go to lladdon & L'o. It. M. lladdon iV- Co.. have a full line ladies, misses and children shoes, quality and price guarantied. Spcclal to the ladles! If yon are in need of unyihing in the holscry line, R. M. Haddou .t L'o., cut' till your bill. Ladies hose 5 cents up. II >*'11 iti i. 111 m*?*u ui aii.> tiling 111 mianvn children or Infants hose, iliuldou & Co can supply you. Snxtliiug now ! R. M. Haddoti & Co., have |ust received 1 case ladies and misses button shoes. Made of 'Kangaroo" leather. Those In want of n real fine dressing shoe at a moderate price should see this tine of ponds. They lit like a glove and wear like a calf skin. R. M. Haddon it Co., have full line ladies bright '.Gondola" button shoes. Spanish last, arch instep. A healiful titling shoe. Wearing qualities first class. R. M. HaSdon A Co-, have a full stock of the celebrated I1. Cot shoe. Made expressly lor our trade in Rochester, X. Y. Clothing at cost! clothing at cost!! 1'. Rosenberg & CoJ Blankets! blankets at cost. P. Rosenberg & Co. If you want a cood overcoat at cost. Call on I*. Rosenberg A Co. If you wnnt aeood suit of clothes at cost. Call on P. Rosenberg & Co. ^ceu wneai: seeu wneai:: ill cost. l*. nosenberg Jfc Co. A few bushels blue stem seed wheat left, wliicii will be sold at cost. P. Rosenberg & C'o. Entire stock of ladies dress goods at cost. P. Rosenberg & Co. Cull and get a good suit at cost. P. Rosenberg it Co. Now is your time to secure bargains In clothing. P. Rosenberg <k Co. If you wmita good blanket at cost. Call and get it. P. Rosenberg & Co. Call and get a good overcoat at cost. P. Rosenberg & Co. Virginia bine stem seed wheot at cost. P. Rosen ber; &. Co. Call and get anything In the clothing lines at cost. P. Rosenberg & Co. R, M. Haddon & Co., Hnvo a large and well selected stock of staple millinery, dress goods, notions, <&., to which they would call special attention. 1? \r Mn.l.lnn f'n Movn n lonwi nnrl well seiectPd stock of ladles and inisse3 shoes, all cumbers. r>0 eashmerc scarfs Just received. It. M Iladdon & Co., Black dress silk, Jot ornaments X- braid sets, |ust received, R. M. Haddou & Co., Rlack cashmcrs and silk warp, henrletta just received, U. M. Haddon it Co., 20 dozen new hatb, Just received latest styles. 1\ Rosenburg & Co. 12-7 Hlankets! blankets! to suit every one. P Rosen burg & Co. 12fio and see what can bo bought, for the small sum of acts at K, A. Templeton's* Riackings. hunch shoe strings, plug ofTobnceii, lamp chimneys, brooms, baskets, for a nickel at K. A. Temple-tons. see the Basket soap, two bars for a nickel, at K A. Tomplotiill's. Starch Sets a lb at K. Teinpletons. t'nblcachod knitting thread at 20cts alb at K. A. Tcnipleton's. Shoes! shoes we are prepared to supply the trade In almost, any article of foot wear. Tiisi received 3 eases ladies and misses shoes. i tur line of No's in till the makes we keep are I now complete. You enn net a good shoe at n| moderate price. IS. II. Iladdmi & Co. Il-;i0 J. s. Hammond & Co , will sell you a French I calf boot at New York cost. Try them. 12-14 I .1. s. Hammond & Co., keeps a full line of! sole leather calfskins and kip-leathsr. Cut to suit the trade. 12-1-1 We are prepared to fill all orders for bridu | r>uttitson short notice. H. M. Haddon <i Co. I Colored dress, silks at -14 cents per yard. I This is the best bargain that was evcrotrered j in silks. Call and secure a bargain before they sire all sold. Win. E. Hell. 10-19 j Ladies' white and colored collars. Ladies' white and colored cutis. W. K. Hell. Fine plated lame spoons, u-ii->|'inniN aim > forks. A nice ami useful present to give your i wife. Smith Sou. 12-14'it Call mi Smith & Son. for "Turkish Prunes;' I Anything and everything in the way ofehnh't; j Xiils ami especially for fresh Citrons, Raisins,' Currants. 31AUKHCD. MARRIED?lltli Inst., at the residence of Mrs. Musan-t cllnksealeH (tho brides grand mother) tiy Rev. D.Weston Hlott, Mr. J. A. NANCK and Miss RKULAH B. CL1NKKCALKK, all of Abbeville county, S. C. -? , - r 11 HT'llMln Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY <V ABBEVILLE. CO CUT OF COMMON 1'LEAS. 8. M. B rough against Mary E. Brown, et. nl? Foreclosure. TJY vlrlureof an order of sale made In the 1' above stated case, 1 will oil' for sale nt public outcry at Abbeville ('. II. K. C., on 8ALEDAY in FEBUUAUY, 1SS8, within the losnl hours of sale, the following described property, situate In said State and County, to wit: aii uiiu iraci or parcel 01 iudu containing Ono Ilunilrcd and Thirty-Two Acres, more or less, hounded by lauds of J. E. Calhoun, M. J. MeCelvey, C. A. Whltoand others. TKRMs OF SALE?One-half cash balance on?a credit of six (li) months with interest from day of .Sale secured by bond of purchaser and ii\ortgnjje of the premises. Purchaser lo pay lor papers. J. C. KLUGH, Jan. 10, 3t. Master. Master's Sale. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. court of common pleas. Elizabeth Shaw against Richard P. Shaw et. al ?Foreclosure. lJY vlrturc of an order of sale made In the above staled case, I will olfer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville ('. 11.. S. C, on SAI.EDAY in FEBRUARY, 188S. within the leaal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of laud containhi!? Seven Hundred and Forty Acres, more or less, bounded bv lands of G. A. Moore, James N. \Vo< d, J. ft. Latimer, Aimer Dodson. unci others. Said land to be sold subject to right of said Richard P. Shaw to have a Homestead set oil' to him In said land. TKltMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser to pay tor tiapers. J. C. KLUGH, Jan. 10,1885, nt. Master. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, COURT OF COMMON* PLEAS. J, \V. Power, Trustee against HenJ. W. Williams, Roger L. Williams.?Foreclosure. RY virturcof an order of sale made in the aoove suueu case, x win oner ior sine ai public outcry at Abbeville O. II., S. C., on SALEDAY in FEBRUARY, 188S, wilhln the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate In said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, the property of Roger L.Williams, containing One Thusand and Twenty Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. L. Prince, J. W. Power. Martin lands, Albert J. and \Vm. V. Cllnkscales and S. A. Hutchinson, and lying on Penney's aud Shanlin's creeks, waters of Little River. Also thai tract or parcel of land, the property of B. W. Williams, containing Six Hundred Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Cllnkscales, Lynch, John E. Brownlee, and J. W. Power, and lying on Penney's creek, waters of Little River. Said lands, If deemed advisable, will be divided iuto smaller tracts which will be sold separately and plats exhibited on day of sale. TERMS OF SALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months with Interest from day of salo at 10 per cent., secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Jan. 10,183S. Master. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. COURT OF COMMON 1>LEAS. Ttie Trustees of the Estate of Dr. John DeLa Howe against M. A. Bell and R. L. Wll1 lams?Foreclosure. DY virtu re of orders of sale made in the ^ above stated case. I will otter for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H., 8. C., on SALEDAY in FEBRUARY, 1888, Within the legal hours of sale, the following property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, known as part of the Tolbert tract, containing Two Hundred nnd Sixteen Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Alex. Hotlse, Wm. Campbell, Lewis Cllnksoales, R. L. Williams, and others, being the tract conveyed by Mrs. Hill to R. L. Williams and now In possession of M. A. Bell. TERMS OF SALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months with interest from day of sale secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises. Pnrchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Jan. 10,18SS. 3t. Master. KTotice. Sale Under Power Contained in Mortgage of Realty. By virtue of the power conferred on u.s in a mortgage of real estate, executed by John A. Moore in our favor on tlio twenty-second day of January, 1S80, wo will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, on Saleday in February, 1888, within the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, to wit: 1? All that lot or parcel of land situate, lvinir and beiuir in the town of Ninety Six, in the County and State aforesaid, containing Tu'cuty-Sir Feet Front by NinetyFive Feet in Length, more or less, bounded by Cambridge street on the West, by lands of Mrs. R. F. McCaslnn on the East, by lands of James Rogers, Jr. on the North and by lands of A. S. Osborne on the South, being the lot upon which Is a STORE HOUSE occupied by said John A. Moore at the time of the execution of said mortgage. 2. Also one-half of all that lot or pared of land situate, lying and being in the town of Ninety-Six, in lho County and State aforesaid, containing Twenty-Four Feet Front by NinetyFive Feci in Lengtii, more or less, bounded by Cambridge street 011 tlio West, by lands of Mrs. R. F. McCaslan 011 the East, by lands of James Rogers, Jr. on the Xorth and by landsof Mrs. II. F. Galphin 011 the South, being the lot upon which there is a STORE HOUSE which was occupied by Messrs. Wcnck it Osborne at the time of the execution of said mortgage. 3. Also all that lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in tho town of Ninety-Six, in the County and State aforesaid, containing linn nnil Onp.IIjilf Arms. more or loss, bounded by Cambridge street on tho East, by lands of W. II. Piirkerson on the North, by lands of Elizabeth T. Moore on the West and South, being tho lot upon which there is a DWKLLlXti 1101TSK which was oe-j cupiod by It. L. Pratt at tho time of the execution of said mortgage. The said property is advertised for sale in.l will lm Mold fur I lift nnrnnsn nf s:i!is- ' lying tho amount now duo under said, mortgage, including attorneys fees and1 Mil costs incident to such sale. Tho purchaser to pay for titles. TERMS OF SALE?Cash. A. J. SALINAS & SON, Mortgagees. Jan. IX, 1WW, 3t Seeds ! Seeds ! Seeds ! ANDIiETH'S" GARDEN SEEDS after Lj ruuiiy years trial have proved themselves to be not only pure and good, but best adapted to this climate. We have laid In a good stock of these well known and reliable SEEDS and are now prejmred to furnish the trade with any and all kin'Js. Also, "EARLY RED" and "WHITE SII.VER SKIN" Onion Sets. W. JOEL-SMITH & SON. Jan..IS, 1883, tf A CAR LOAD OF \t r\ "i t r i iNevv linearis Molasses ! WE have just received SIXTY BARRELS of different grades of New Orleans Molasses in Barrels, Half Barrels and Kegs. Packages of convenient size and shape for all. We bought these goods at the very lowest prices and propose to give this advantage to our customers. These In need of a good and chcap article In Molasses and Syrups will do well to give us a call. W. JOEL SMITH & SON. Jan. 18,1888, tf LAND TAXES"! Jk vr ri^K. ur ix Abbeville C. II., S. C., IN COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCtions from the Comptroller General, and in obedienco to requirements of tho Act the following is published for the information of the people. A. W. JONES, Auditor. jm A -A J3L.CT9 to allow unimproved lands which have not been on the tax books since 1s75 to be listed without fen a lty. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate und House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met anil sitting in General Assembly, and by authority of tho same, That in all cases whero unimproved land which has not been on the tax books since the fiscal vpar pnmmpiipino "wnvenilinr lot 1s7s and which are not on the forfeited list, shall at any time before the 1st day of October, 1888, be returned to the County Auditor for taxation, the said Auditor be, and he is hereby, instructed to assess the same and to enter it upon tho duplicate of the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1887, with tho simple taxes of that year. Skc. 2. That all such lands as may be rrturned to the Auditor for taxation between the first day of October, 1888, and tho first day of October, 1889, shall be assessed and charged with the simple taxes of the two fiscal years commencing respectively ou the first day of November, 1887, and the first day of November, 1888. 3 Thnh nci ?nrvn qq nrnMinahlo af_ ter tho passage of this Act the Comptroller General is directed to furnish a copy of the samo to each Auditor in the State, and the Auditors are required to publish the same in each of their county papers once a weok fcr three mouths during the year 1888, and for tho same period of time during the year 1889; and the cost of such publication shall be paid by the County Treasurer, upon the order of the County Commissioners, out of the ordinary county tax last collected. Approved December 19,1887. Jan. 18, 188?, 3m Extracts from Lowndesville Advertiser Abbeville sends greeting to Lowndesville, her people and her paper. The Advertiser has many friends here that wish it every possible success and a long life of usefulness. The energy, push and pluck of Lowndesville is admired by all. The Act passed by the recent General Assembly submitting the question of License or No License to the voters of the county requires that the election shall come oft' within ninety days from the time the Act became a law. There seems to be no effort on the part of the prohibitionists to bring about the election. This is strange, since so much fuss and noise about the matter a year ago. Time does not wait on any thing or any body, and the above is thrown out as a gentle reminder. Besides, this matter should be decided na smn as nnasible and before the liolit ical campaign opens. It is not properly a political question and should be kept apart from politics. Messrs. T. Baker, J. B. Franks and J. M. Baker, were in town last Tuesday on business. It is thought that work on the Georgia, Carolina & Northern railroad will be begun here sometime in May. The report is that one thousand hands are at work on the Chester end. This road is a certainty and will be of great benefit to Abbeville as well as to that portion of the county through which it will pass. Court meets here 011 Monday, 30th of January, Judge Norton presiding. This will be Judge Norton's first official visit here. He is a good man, a sincere Liinsuan uuu an upii^ui mnu in every respect, as well as learned in the law. There will be but, comparatively, few criminal cases for trial, and none of very great importance, except one murder ca9e. When this trial conies oft the facts will be reported in the Advertiser. Abbeville has a large number of schools presided over by good and competent teachers. Since a teacher cauuot handle properly more than twenty-five pupils, the number of our schools is a great benelit to the public. It might look belter to have one large school, but unless it be a thoroughly graded school, our present system of many schools is the best. lumbers of mules and horses are beingsoldat Abbeville at high figures. Judging from this there will be a great increase in the farming acreage of the county in 18K8. The Abbeville cotton factory appears ! to be asleep just now; or it may be I I Jf icj tfofnltSiur Mto nrnnri-ncu nf t!w> I j mat It m ?T MlV*.V"g Vi!V? |/IU^IVCW ^ri ?! ? Duo West factory in order to take bearing for itself in the future. It may, if asleep, awake ami march on to completion. Understand, it is not dead. More land is being opened and prepared for cultivation around Abbeville than ever before, and with fair seasons the cotton and corn yield this year will be very large. Ko.ssdnue. ]}llij A up, the famous author of "fjpmvrm slnnir.'! lectured last week ill Anderson. His audience was entertained 1)3' his lecture called, "Thirty years among the infantry." Mh. JJolmx H. Ai.lkx, spent several (lays in Anderson last week, returning home Saturday. Mr. Allen favors another railroad, and hopes to ace it built by Lowndesville. Rev. C. V. Barnes in charge of Townville Circuit has moved from Anderson C. H. to Townville. Extracts from Christian N"6m3|Hf ,*j Had New* tfi|/>I)ny nn?l senger train on theChestej^S^^fipofr . Narrow Guage Koad t^^Mro?D^fto-/|| seriously'-or - . J- ?* 9 -_ WPSb vi npuiowmg reports W?*e oiaae a*r?sv~thJWjb5?VC disturbance-:- Charleston, Conway, Beaufort. New- j bwuiyl, GoraugeVoirg, Camden, and gen- .* ??l flatty througlt&it tbpjower and mid'ale^pnits 'of "The ?fate; also Raleigh, nod i^lniinj^tHi', N. C., and Savnn Columbia also felt the ' ^ roridrcd.-i of farms in the South and ^est are mortgaged to foreign capital- '4- -'^3 ists, chielly Scotch and English. The farmers borrowed money at twelve per * -Vva cent., and have allowed the interest to ? . 'y lapse, hoping Judge Speer's decision ? Will OH ausiiuut-'u. x ins ueuisiuu was, . -jgm that the interest is usurious, and the loans accordingly forfeited. \ Which of our religious exchanges 1 * 'M can in "two squares" give the difl'erence between a "Charade" and a theater? There is, we opine, a difference, but some dull j>eople there are who . wou'd like to be informed ou the matlleports of deaths from freezing during the recent blizzard in the North- . r?3 west are confirmed by late dispatches. Several men, a female school teacher { ??a aT V?am little mmita ara Hia . ,^iSl iUIU UUC Ui lie i 11 ti iv U4V ?uv *T victims of this terrible cold and snow. J ;SM The Pulman Palivce Vestibule Train \ Jr-fM is a new and elegant addition to rail- i :''J| way travel. The first trip from New York to Jacksonville, Fla., has just been made, and the construction is admiration of the oldest railroad men. 'J1 he jury in the case of Miss Campbell against the coft'ee merchant, Arbuckle, for breach of promise of marriage, returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $45,000. The passenger train on the Chester & Lenoir Narrow Gurge Road fell through a trestle near Hickory, N. C., January 10. The cars were all burned, but no lives were lost. Dr. Jas. Evans, of Florence, has been appointed to fill the vacancy in the executive committe of the State Board - * j T\?. ;?i neaini utiuseu uv iuc ucaiu xjt. F. F. Gary. " The Sub-Tropical Exposition wasopened Jti Jacksonville, Fla., January 12. Thousands of visitors were present from the North, South and West. V'S Which of our exchanges can, in "one square" give its readers the difference between aLottery and a "Prize drawing." Six prisoners, four white and two colored, bored out of the Walhalla jail 15th night in January. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at Ottawa, Ontario, January II. Crockery was smashed, but there was no other damage. Loaves iu the American Civil War. . Invesigations recently made in the War Department at Washington show that the late American Civil War was, T relatively, th? most sanguinary on ~Z % record. Though the Federal and Confederate returns are not altogether exact, the War Office i9 able to give a close approximate estimate of the killed, wounded and missing in the Federal forces. According to the statistics, 297,825 Union soldiers lie buried in the various national cemeteries. Including losses, of which no account can be takeu, the war cost the North 320,000 lives, or more than one in nine of all who entered the service. The two opposing armies met in over 2.000 skirmishes and battles. In 148 of these conflicts the loss on the Federal side was upwards of 500 men -^"""^1 and in at least ten battles more tban 10,000 men were reported lost on each side. The combinmed losses of the Federal and Confederate forces in kill- ^Ig ed, wounded and missing in the following engagements were:?Shiloh 24,000; Antietam, 38,000; Stone River, 37,000; Chanccllorsville, 28,000; Gettysburg, 54,000; Chickamaugua, 33,000; McClelian's Peninsula Campaign, 50,000; Grant's Peninsula Campaign, 180,000; Sherman's Campaign, 12o, mi. j Waterloo was one of the mo9t dea- i. * - ^ perateand bloodly fields chronicled in i European .history, yet Wellington's casualities were lest? than 12 pcrceogft : while during the American War.T|ti$ \ loss at Murfreesborough, Atlanta, Chickamuagua, Gettysburg and other place frequently reached and sometime exceeded 40 per cent., and the average of killed and wounded on one side or the other was 30 percent. . If the figures of the Confederate losses could be accurately ascertained, the total deaths in the late war would probably surpass 500,000. It is not a little curious that the losses and cap- . * tured men of the Federals, who were victorious in the struggle, almost equaled the whole of the Confederate forces. m w ' The lenght of the Suez Canal is vis niiiotf.twri milps- the dcnth twentv six feet. The canal was thirteen years in construction. Tolls average ?860 per vessel, or eleven shillings per ton net tonnage. Steamers go through in 3 forty hours, of which seventeen are steaming. San Antonio refused by an overwhelming majority to tax themselves another 10 cents on the $100 to build [an additional school-house for the negroes. President Cleveland has the enviable I reputation of supplying the cleanest |copy ever sent out from the White 'House. When Napoleon Bonaparte was elected first Consul he wrote, with his own hand, two* letters, one to the King of England and the other to the Emperor of Germany, in which he says he had acquired sufficient glory as a military leader, and he now wished to resuscitate France and become great :is a cival ruler. In his letter to England he uses the following language: "Must the war, Sire, which for the last eight years has devastated the four quarters of the world, be eternal ? Are there no means of coming to an understanding? How can two of the most enilgiueneu liituuiis ?u Europe, stronger already and more powerful than their wifely or their independence requires, sacrifice to ideas of vain glory the well being of commerce, interna! prosperity, and the peace of families? IIow id it they do not feel peace to be the first of necessities as the first of glories?" The Mannmy Times has been pur- * 7~chased by Prof. 8. A. Nettles.