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The Press and Banner] ABBEVILLE, S.C. ^?" Published every "Wednesday at $2 a year in advance. Twelve IPa&es. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1890." Unnecessary Lamentation. While we think Senator Hnmpton should have been re-elected, wo also think there Is no special need of all tills lamentation be cause he was defeated. The old work! will henceforth move on as it did in the days of yore. The sun will shine, the rains will come, the constant coming una going of the days and nights wilt not be changed. The effect of Senator Hampton's dropping out of the Senate, and Mr. Irby's appearance In his scat will have no perceptible effect on the liberty, happiness and prosperity of this country?on the one side, It was the honorable and praiseworthy sentiment of a grateful people that preferred Hampton, while on the other it was a desire to reward a leader for more recent political services. Itmaybethat those who voted for Irby looked upon hlrn in this campaign very much as a large number of our citizens regarded Hampton In 1876. Hampton has been rewarded by high office for fourteen years, and now when liis followers are defeated, the victors put up a Lew man. As fur as the public good is coucerned, the effective work of either Hampton or Irby has been, and is, and will be, more imaginary than real. The recent past proves that the office of Senator or Representative is largely a place where friends have been rewarded with honor and money for past real or imaginary services. Until South Carolina realizes the fact that ??An In r'/\rnrroco tO ?1r? inmPthlllP else tiian to vote, and uuiil after the office of Senator is conferred for other reasons than reward for past services, we will never take high rank in the councils of the nation. We deny that the salvation of the State depended upon there election of Senator Hampton, or that it will be In the power of Mr. Jrby to bring rep?oach to the State. By our own act In voting for or again6t any p:\rtlctilarcandidate we may reflect honor or discredit upon ourselves, but we deny that on r_ respectability or decency before the Nation is eonQded to the keeping of any man. * 1/ maw ilia *> lirii ? * nuviv ???v - Some persons who have sought to be dis agreeable have Indignantly met the Idea thai Krskine College Is "our" college. Some of them have als ? said that "we" had very little Interest In that college. When the Press and Banner used those words in discussing the college question, of course the reader will understand that we referred to ail those citizens of Abbeville county who are outside the pale of the Associate Iteformed church, but who have for half i> century liberally auswered every call for help to build and establish that college. This people have always felt so friend)} to Due West that we have unconsciously learned to believe we were a part of DueWest, aud that we had some interest in Erskine College. Because of this belief we, the people of Ab[ bevllle county, have glveu to it liberally, and perhaps as muoh money as did those who hold the legal title,and are within the communion of that church. In view of these expressions, and with a knowledge that Synod has removed from the Board of Trustees every outside friend of the college, the Press and Banner, speaking for the great body of the people of Abbeville county, respectfully asks If the expressions refuting the idea that we, the people oi Abbeville county, have any interest in that college, aud denying thatit is "our" college, meet witk the endorsement ol those who arc high in authority iueither the Church or the College ? Do those who have been ill-maunercil, express the sentiments of the great body of the Calling l)i^ Men I.cars. Speaking for the Press and Banner, we are tired, very tired, of seeing Congicssional Hepresentatives from the South making figures of themselves before the people of the Nation. Wo long to see the lime when young meu ol real ability? untiring workers? who are ambitious to serve the country, and win Na tlonal fame, shall be sent to Washington. Send them to the capitol while they artyoung and in their strength, and before they have reached the length of their tether. Let them grow and develope, and when we tlnd the right sort of man, let us keep him in Washington, so that he may do ussomegood, ana reueci uonor ui>uu mu oiuiv. Let them regard the halls of Congress with too tnuch respect to make them an arena for the display of either blackguardism, or bully ing, or for the redress of personal wrongs. The disgusting habit of calling Representa tivesof the Nation liars should become obsolete. I f a Southern Representalive lacks the ability to answer his colleague, he should not be ? ?-?allowed ' to descend to the manners of the street urchin, and pronounce as a lie the [insertion which lie may lack the ability to disprove. and where the facts may not bear out even u simple denial. The language of the street urchin should not take the place of statesmanlike argument. The bravado of the bully should not sup plant the dlgnified'and courteous debate of the gentleman. \Vc believe able and distinguished statesmen now in Congress commenced tiieir public services iu early life, and as far as we have noticed they are not often compelled to re.sort todlrly personalities to defend their own utterances or personal character. The Need of .Men. We need men In Washington. Uy that assertion we do not mean to say that wo need Mr. Irby.or that we should foiKet our obligation to Senator Hampton. Hut we do suy that we need inen of energy and men of talent at tiie National capltol. Men who will realize that in going to Washington, their work has just commenced. No idler; no man who feels that he has reached the summit of his ambition, is needed In Washington. All men when they first go to Washington are assigned places on the ground floor. Those who mean to do their country faith" iTfimyit-'O, strive to rise to the heights which have thetF-base in their midst. What inatiW it. then, if a man on the ground floor, and'^n the vory dust, should pronounce a colleaglit-who lias risen to great heights, a liar ? In all candor, we hope the 1?suth muy be defend herself against such stateshitn. As long as we send bullys, instead of statesmen'to Congress we can hope lor nothing. l'ir Mc Willi the Orphnnu. Ucv. .J. Lowrie Wilson, !>.!)., suggested that all of Abi>eville, and all of her ccj.sins, might pic nie next May with the Thornwell orphans at Clinton. Abbeville is still happy over the completion of the new railroad, and as further evldenc of pleasure, might eat a. pic nic dinner in May, with tlie little children I in that institution. Clinton Is a nice town, and our people would receive a delightful reception from the orphans, ami the orphans ould do us honor by partaking of a pic nic Ullllin nail u?. ncnuun muu III j,uuu iiiiu true Mr. Juiiobs would consent to civilly pleasure to all. A trip to Clinton woti'd be inexpensive, and would afford u memorable ?I;iy for those of us who might go 011 the grand picnic. Let us think of It, and if we conclude to go, ail the necessary arrangements could be made. Those who could not go, could send something to the little ones. CliriNtmnN (Greeting*. The Press and IJauner extends Christina greeting to each and every reader of the jni per. We feel. In some degree, a personal In teres In the welfare, prosperity and happiness c each individual family into which the pape goes. The relationship between an editor am reader is more like that of kinsfolk, than ex 1st between any other men. ?r ...it.,.- nml ....l.oorll.nr irlltl differing:, are yet not dissimilar. While the editor holds the proprietary rigli to the establishment, yet the reader, to th extent of his subscription, is a stockholder i the concern, and his rights, interests an wishes are to be respected by tlieconseientioii editor. It should, therefore, be the editor's lirstnli to discharge his conscience in working for tb best interests of those who hold stock In 111 office. I3y the fultliful discharge of his duty, tb editor becomes attached to his subscriber and appreciative readers become attached t the paper. Keeling at peace with all mankind, an having nothing but love and good will ft the whole brotherhood, the I'ress and Bnnnc extends hearty greeting to each and ever reader. "May they live long and prosper.'' Getting Ilcmly Tor Christinas. For several days our public square has bee greatly crowded with people, their vehlclc and their horses and amies. The merchants have had a good trnde, an they and their salesmen have been rjult busy. All linesof trnde have fared well, and tli business men and their employees are a tired, and ready for the rest, which will b generally given to morrow. For several nights the boys have had a hlg old time with their fire works. Roman candles and sky-rockets seem t furnish the most fun for the money. The boys in turn, shoot each other with th fiery balls to the amusement of look-on. The Trpaniircr'M Set (lenient. The settlements of Treasurer 1'errin wit the different accounting officers, which aj pear elsewhere In this paper is abundantl alisfuctory. Jt shows a perfect accouniln iur every uem WHICH UKH wmtci uuuuivu, w?* must be gratifying to the public as well as t his friends. Moss Hall at Erskine Colli'Sf. A Committee of three, consisting of lte\ J. X. Young, Itev. W. M. CJric-r, I). I>.,and Mi J. E. Todil, were appointed to report a plui for a mess hall, and to report to the nex meeting of tills Board.?Associate He forme Presbyterian. The outside public having so long felt ai interest in whatever looked to the welfur and prosperity of the Due West Institution: we offer a suggestion. Suppose the building committee have botl the college building and the commenccinen hsill carefully examined by practical buile er?. It occurs to us If the new college bulldln was located elsewhere on the adjoining land! and Ifthe old buildings were remodeled, the, might be made to answer n most excellen purpose. To one at this distance, It seems to be pity to tear down as good structures as w believe the old buildings to be We say this, without any Intention to In - ?.M~ AIP.UB ?I.KUII II m.iir I. ll'i-iiic>iuic in tmuiio niiivn, h iiihj u thouglit, do not coo corn us. Sixteen I'Hjfes. We Issue lliis week four pai;es extra. The; are filled with the choicest selections urn original pieces, which, we hope, may he til tractive ami entertaining. The music and song "Ilirth of Jesus" is i charming piece. The Chrlsraas stories wll be read by all. The "Farm Work" Is tip top, and worll much to every progressive farmer. In an endless variety of the choicest solcc tlous no reader will {fail to find some!liini that will be of pleasure or profit to hint. Christmas l>a.v. To-morrow will be Christmas day. Man: of our stoics will be closed 011 that day, bu others will he kept open. Kollglous service wiil be held in the Episcopal church 11 the morning. It is to be hoped that the most sacred se: sou of the Christian religion may not belli occasion for drinking, for cruelty toanlmal? or l'or objectionable or degrading sports. The Legislature. The Legislature will, we presume, adjourn this morning. We have not lcept up well with the work o the session, but our impression is, little harui and some good has been douc. The Governor seems to have asked mor than the Legislature was willing to grant and It seems that he did not have them a completely under his thumb as he had sup posed. JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT. The Scholars of .Hiss Kate Mrlclde'i School Have a Deliffhifu! KveniiiKT. Last night the scholars of Miss KateStrlck lesschool. In ihe presence of a number o friende, went through a charming program li a most charming manner. The building had been most beaut! fully decorated with cedar and holly by tin left hands of Miss Mary biiJ'rc and Mis; lvntescou, who are scnoiars in ine scnooi. Tlie program was us follows: Song?"Little Travellers"?lly nil theschol ars of the school. Five Wishes?Dialogue?Miss Georgia Ed wards. Miss Eva Klrby, Miss Hell Yisanskn Miss Ollle Hill, Miss Fannie Wilson, Mis; Kate Scott. Recilation?Lord Ulllln's Daughter? Misj Bessie Murray. Recitation?Entertaining sisters Big Bean ?Miss Clarkle Scott, Master Ernest Visauskn Song?Flitting Awny? By the school. Recitation?Mow Knte shelly Crossed the Bridge?Miss Minnie Fellon. Song?Dew of Mercy?By the school. Recitation?'The Maniac?Miss Mary Felton. Reel tat ion?Suppose?Miss Nellie Simmons Master Ernest Vlsanskii. At the conclusion of this program, a granri balloon ascension was the wonder and ad' miration of all, and formed a iitting close t< the evening's pleasure. Mr. Henry H. Hill contributed the balloon and sent it Hying skyward with lis lights and shapes that gave beauty and splendor tc the scene. When it was high in tho air. Ii bore otl'ln a Southeasterly direction, and soon was faraway, and disappeared in thedlstancf beyond the hills. A splendid supper was then served, when nil the little folk, as well ns the larger grown IIVI }/UU tIlLillO'l> Co IV lilt' tllVILl'.-M VIands.j The scholars cl the school for weeks ahead of that time were jrreatly delighted In anticipation of the event which gave so much pleasure. All the children are much in love with theii teacher now. The nearest way to a child'; heart, like the most direct road to a mun'f heart, Ik down his throat, and hence tlu splendid supper fur the children, and lienci the children^' great love of their teacher. ? 1^ ? - ? Ninety-Six Items. Editor Press and Banner? KnclosC-d find uostal note for oivt-Uoir?r Please placC the same to my jyr^tiii for youi paper. While doing QiAs-sWowr me to say i word In reference-to^our 1 i11 to town It seem* that "East End" has forsaken us For years our town Has been noted lor its con servatlve principles..,religiously and poiitit-ally. \Vb"n we do depart from our accustom ed ways the pendulem swings too far. When an annual exlstaiiceof something of very re cent origin, has to lie celebrated, or to herald into a New Year, to make it a success, out neighboring towns, and faraway Into the interior ol the country ha* to ho drawn upon U jive success to tlie occasion. Hy tile way, don't you think the powers tiiat be, deserve some credit, for no more "dancing in the .State House. Ilurrah for reform. Energy, pluck and public spirit has been n little latent; yet it will crop out, and evl deuces are now visible. More cotton brought and sold here this sea son lliun has been for several. Improved side walks, beautiful willow ouk trees set out for shade. Intendanl now l? Cupt. Jns. Rogers, Jr. Me A. ; BRIDAL VAILS AND SILKEN CORDS. : Handsome Men and Pretty Women. t [ Gkkenwood, S. C., Dec. 2J, 1S00. ,f Mr. Dunbar,or Augusta, and his daughter Miss Laura spent several days in town lust week. j The young people are making preparations I to have a very nice entertainment, to-night. xV great many strangers are in town in order , tcattend the hop. I The town is now lively with our collegians e home for the holidays. We noticed quite a ; number in church yesterday. I Miss Mattie Manse is home from Converse it CelleRc*. Slie liruuglit ouo of sspaitanburg's e pearls, M iss Nora Fowler, home to spend I i !hi'lslniafi with her. I Miss Maggie Fin ley Is spending the holiil; days at liuii'e. She is also from Converse lS College. Miss Minnie Waters, of Charlotte, N. 0., Is visiting her sister Mrs. Marse. Miss Minnie n ! has visited here before and her inuny friends e | are glad to see her again. I Mr. Robert Ulbbs is home from the Unlverls shy or South Carolina. Mr. Coleman Waller is back from -Wofford ,e College. Mr. i'ercy Hartzog and Mr. Harper are here * from Wotlord.spending the holidays with reo latives. Mr. Oauthem, too, is home. . Mr. Parker Jordan returned Saturday, his u many friends here are always delighted to >r have him among us. ,j. Mr.Tom Darlington Is In town. Miss Maud Langhorn is visiting Miss BesJ aie McKellar. Miss Ermle Malone from Florida is visiting Mrs. Dunbar. The beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dunbar was the scene of a very brilliant gathering^)!! lust Tuesday evening. The occasion being a reception given In honor of n the marriage of their sister Miss Effle Brab-. ham to Mr. liuughorn. Only a few were Invited and they seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost. Elegant refreshments were servd ed In tliedlning room about 11 o'clock. The guests did full Justice to the dainty vlauds and afler toasting the bride's health and happiness, the merry ;throug wended their way e homeward, carrying with them pleasant thoughts of the occasion. A very pretty marriage took place in the >e Methodist church at half-past ten o'clock on last Wednesday 17. The contracting parties , wc+e ADss Brabham and Mr. D. A. Langliorn, of Virginia. Mr. Klrklnud of the Christian Advocate officiated. Miss Hattle Reynolds ,o presided at the organ and played the famous "Mendelson'a Wedding March." As she began playing, the bridal party marched In twos e up the left aisle. Miss Ermle Malone with Mr. Keene Danghorn, of Virginia. Vnvt \f leu n.DI. Mr. Kindred, of Virginia. Miss Mury Bellinger, of Barnwell, with Mr. 11 Gabe Cannon of this place. j- Then came the first bride's maid and v groomman. Miss Lanahorn, of Virginia and 3 (he bride's brother, Mr. Idis H run ham, of K Greenwood. The couples divided as they d reached the alter, the ladies standing to the 0 left and the gentlemen to the right of the altar. Then all eyes were strained to see the bride who eamo In leuning on the arm of her brother Mr. Dunbar, and the groom came In with the bride's sister, Mrs. Dunbar. The bride looked lovely in a very pretty ' and stylish brown surge costume, with girnpo ornament. The sacred knot being tied, t.he 11 bridal parly left the church through the right , aisle. A Iter receiving the congratulations of u their many friends, the happy couple and their attendants drove to the depot where n they took the 11:10 train to Virginia. Mr. W.S. Montgomery, Mr. Y. Y. Valley e anti Mr! JerrittMclvellar acted very gracelul*, ly as ushers. The best wishes of the entire community go with the newly married ^ couple. 1 Christmas nt Wree mvootl. URKKXU'OOI), S. c., Dec. 17, 1?'WI. * The news of Mr. l'errin's death was quite a ? shock, he was loved and honored us much here as at Abbeville. ~i Misses Salile Head and Iteber-ca Dodson.of y Donalds, spent a few days with friends here. Dr. T. E. Pollhill was in town last week. He reports Due West all ablaze with enthusiasm over their victory. a The Alliance warehouse is receiving large quantities of cotton. vui uwuuui i una m?cn uut 1110 uuiiiiiat iui putilug up street lamps. Miss Sudie McGee returned to her home Monday. Our efficient watchman, Mr. Milford is still con tinea to his room with rheumatism. Mr. J. H. Tarrrnt, Jr., had his foot terlbly scalded a few days ajjo, while killing hogs. Policeman Fisher is a terror to evil doers, irrespective of color, social or financial posiy lion. i The old store of Bailey. Harksdaie a Co., has been torn down. We welcomo"PalreetloV dots and hope he she may continue. , a The papers are having a great deal to say ot the scarcity or money, really we Iiavenl 1 noticed any change recently. If you want a nice Christmas or bridal pre, sent at a reasonable price call on J. T. Duekett, the Jeweler, who has just received a new and complete stock of clm ka, silverware, - gold spectacles and eye glasses, pearl handle u gold pens in morocco cases, gold, gold tilled and silver watches, gold and rolled plate chains, childs'. misses, ladies and uent's gold plain and set rings, gold and silver thimbles and everything in the Jewelry line. Miss Ermle Malotie, ot' i|nincy, Florida, is .. visiting Miss Ktfee Brabham. ' Miss Mary Bellinger, fiom Hatteville, S. 0., t Is here on a visit to Mrs. Dunbar. h The young people had a dance last Thursday night. It was well attended and all seemed to enjoy themselves hugely. Several visitors were present to add their presence to t the occasion. Miss A/.llee Simpson, of Atlanta. Ga., was the guest of Miss Bessie Oihbs last week, i, Mr. Karris, from August.*, presided at the organ of the Presbyterian churcb on Sunday. Ho treated the congrregallon to some dellghtlul mlisle. Christmas is almost here and a great many of our young collegians are expected back to spend the holidays at home with their friends and relatives. We hope they will enjoy f themselves during their stay with us. Mrr. William Bailey is spending this week ' In Christmas. e CHRISTMAS AT DONNALDS. l uiiitii 11 cmi i;acK irom Jiaruet?ine Farmers Itlne iteeiuise of tlie l.on l'rlvc ?l I lie Staple. Donnalds, s. c.t Dec. 15 1890. The weather the last lew days Is more wlnterish: about cold enough to save hog meat. 5 So many lost their meat last winter that they have been cautions about killing this year. There has been hogs here lor several weeks ; owing to the wurni weather, and the scarcity - of money, sales have been slow, \V. It. Dunn I had charge of the lot ami succeeded in cloni logout the lot hiKtSaturday?live and onclialf cents was the price sold at. Times are umisuai|y dull around here for ? the season of the year. The price of cotton Is * down, down, down, and all business feels the effect ol the decline. Home cotton Is still offered, prices ranging from 0?{ cents to SJ?. The t wo ulns at this place hav? ginned and packed HUi bales of cotton this season and - more In the hands of the farmers login yet. ltoberlSmith who runs a gin three miles ' east of here, has ginned and packed four hundred bales tills season. ? There is still a good deal of colton in the hands of the farmers. They are lioldl ng on to i It hoping to realize better prices. Tin; pi lee! . is low and the cotton buyers are very indifferent about buying. The grades especially ' are not wanted. Mrs. Haldwiti, wife of I). If. lialdwin, died I.IM J Uljjiit, IIIII I mitiiii iiiwiitimnur ferlng. Her remains were interied at llabun Creek church, Laurens county, on Saturp dn.v. Rev. \V. T. l'igues who served tins Dounalds I circuit this year, letL here last Tuesday for his new Held of labor. The last Conference > transferred hi in t(? the Oieraw circuit lor an- ' other ye;jr. The best- wishes of our people follow hi in to his new Held. I Kev. \V. K. Mason was assigned to tho Don ' nalds circuit for nnotherycar by the last Conference, and wilt move in Ibis week. i itev. C. H. Prltehard on his way lo Reid' vllle i ircuit spent Sunday In Donnalds, ami j preached in the Methodist church at 11 i i o'coek, a. in. Kev. J. A. llrowu preached in ' Hip Baptist Church at o'clock p. ni. We hear of some weddings around here , soon. I The High seiiool at this place under the management of Prof. .J. K. Buziiarill, assisted by Mrs. Clara Matt:soii, Is In a llouilshing couiliiion. .Something over sixty pupils are " In attendance and the number will be Increas' ed alter the holidays. The patrons have erec: ted a neai and comfortable school building^ ' and placed patent desk iu the schy/Ji | room, which is a move in the rljjht dlrccLhin.1 Tlioy propose to run the school ninejj'rfmUis. i No community should it'jpeii<i My'on the public funds alone. If the bill bi.vVoro the prest-nt1 llouwi^rTv^rfsml^trr.-S fiass, raisin i: the I - fo'iV lax to three dollars, then we will Inue a j . larger fund lo draw on. r The Donnalds Dramatic Club will give an 1 i entertainment in our school building on Thursday night, December 'i'lili. The i>ro-' . eeeds will be donated toward furnishing the} - school room. A cordial invitation is extend* cdtoull, to come nnd see, and wo promise | - you that you will not regret il. Thceompany ' i act their parts well and wid give you your' money's worth in fun. Itemcinhcr Christmas > night Is the time. X. j > Nkw Year's Hall will he given by the; , Ninety-Six Social Club, Ninety-Six, S. ('., i January 1st, ISM. > Coniniitttee of Arrangements: H. D.i'hll Hps, J. Al. Ulack, It. (J. MeCunls. i Committee on Invitations: Co). \V. B. ITt-' soyfcCarroll Brook h, (.'apt. J. I!. Biles, K. It. Murrell, K. It. D. Dove, .Jallies Bozmnn, M. L. Uluc. Edward Itiee. Floor Mannuers: I*. \V. Townsend, T. S.; Ulake. L. T. Carter. t Cliaperones: Mrs. II. C5. Carter, Mrs. IX II.! Tompkins, Mr?. 15. B. Kinnnl. FOLLY IN THE FARMERS' BANK. The Stockholder* Have Thrown Ev cry Obstacle in the Way of Sue cent*. For impracticable and unwise management we know of nothing with which to compar the present action of Synod in reference to Ers klue College, except the action of the stock holders of t he Farmers' Hank at Abbeville In expecting a president, who Is denied th counsel ol directors, to bring success to a nev bank. It would seem that that Institution was ot gnu I zed wltti theexpress purpose of throwlni as many obstacles In the way of Its succes ns possible. They elected Mr. Parker president, and thei chose for him a corps of directors who liv many mile- distant in the country. He is left here ulone, without aid or asHlsl ancc, and under these adverse circumstance it is barely possible that some or the stock holders may expect him to manage It succesi ruliy. If he should attain the best success und( such crippling circumstances, he will hav done little less than a miracle. All the directors of the National Ban I with two exceptions, are business men on tf public square, and, besides their own trad they are men of Influence. Of a president, surrounded by monied me Af l.nolnaoi! anH Inflnonrto nnt h i nir hn f Ml \/i UlldUWO UHU .IIUl.V.iVV,uwv b may be expected. But for tlie president of ft new bank to ha\ no friends or directors In business circles, I succeed to the best results would be som< thine that history has not recorded. The stockholders of the Farmers' Ban seem to have no proper conception of what necessary to bring success, und they certalr ly have done little to ndvance Its interest) but much to cripple Its prosperity. We would like, in all candor, to ask whe possible benefit a director, living In a remol corner of the county, can be to a bank at A1 beville? We will Kive a year's subscription to th Press and Banner to the first man who wl claim to oftVr a sensible reason for believin that th6 president of the-Farmcrs' Bank en a I ? - - <lw. ..1.1 of MamiI get IllULJK uuner wurumi tuu mu ui n icuv and directors. Then, we would like toknov the object < cutting tlie Farmers' Bank loose from th business men of Abbeville. We can account for the si range and unnn ural acton the part of the stockholders onl because of their total and absolute* Ignorant of the various ways In which a bank mak< money. Without public confidence and public lavo the deposits will be small. Without liberal deposits, no bank can t successful. Without public confidence and public f vor the transactions in exchange will I small. ' Without being friendly with the busine world the collections will be small. Wo bank can exist and pay office rent an salaries of officers whose business is reduct to the mere lending of money In smu amount.?. Tlic .Heeling ol' (lie Hoard in ClieHle [Associate Reformed Presbyterlau.l Both the editors of llils paper were pre?en 0110 us a member, aud the oilier (the write as an in v I ted guest We rcached the grout 111 lime lor the dbclsive session at night. wuh mi earnest meet in;,'. Those who in von removal and those who opposed were ev denlly itinuy tostand by their conviction These convictions were as honest on the or silicas on the other. Those who spoke an voted for removal were advocating a tneasui which they heartily believed was lor the bei Interest 01 the College and the good of tl Chnrch. Tliey made a strong prescnUitio of their side of the ease. Hut tliey fell, i Bio. Chulnier expressed It, Dial they wei speaking to au unsympulhising audleuc They saw, or thought tliey saw, mat the mi Joilty whs against them, ami that their mini were made up. The discussion in the Pre hyteriaii covered the main points on hot sides of the quesiiou. It was not only an earnest meeting, but pleasant one. The minority, we arc persni ded. would say as much, ihore was not hurst) or uncharitable, ur tin brotherly wot spoken. When it is rcmeinoered how dee wu8 the feeling on the subject, this isu ma ter for congratulation. Unhappily, eceleslui tieai debates are not always models of Clirli tiun courtesy. The discussion Jn the Board was aboutt long as l'aul's sermon ut Troas. The bretf ren continued their speeches "until mlo night." Wheu the vote was takeu was found that four-filths of those presati opposed removal. The minority moved to make it unan luous,and without ti dissenting voice it ca tied. Now, brethren, of the minority, we rejolc not that ye were made sorry but that ye sot rowed unto repentance. SW.ftjO. This is tne amount which the Board re solved to raise for the "equipment of th College." Tills includes the new buildln ill"*, other outlayb yet to be prescribed by th Bo^.rd. Of this thirty thousand dollars, se\ enteen thousand lias been already pledge* It is proposed to begin building during ill summer. We presume the piaus and specil cations will be ready by. the annual meetin in June. UNITED, EARNEST WOKK. Now, that the mutter of removal has bee settled let us work together, with one hem and one mind for the prosperity of the Co lege. The pastor can do much. Jiy frequei mention, Uy constant watchfulness, lookln out worthy, promising young men they ca become the most successful helpers of tli institution. The Hoard dirccts that plans bo prepared fc a Mess Hall. The design is to offer pint board at Uie lowest, living rate. We are suri if it is properly mauaged, that tills Hall wi be a blessing to muny poor boys. Who Wi give the tlrst thousand dollars for tiiis pu pose'! THE G., C. & N. Tho Work of Putting the Brill); Across the Knvnimati Progresses. The Railroad folk are still busy, pushin the construction of our great lrou highway I the gates of the Gate Cll*. The track, as our renders know, lias bee laid lor some two weeks to the banks of th .Savannah. Since then the trackmen hav been busy levelling up and surliicing the Urn while bridge builders are actively at wor putting up the great Iron bridges which ar to span the two forks of the stream. The ire: tie work ou the Island and 011 each bank c the stream has been finished, and, the ston piers await the iron bridges. The temporary bridges arc going up rapldlj UUll II IIM!? l/rcil PiUV. ? ??? l.uiuo .. . puss over them about the llrsl of January, <: possibly a Utile later. The weather has been exceedingly favoi able for such work, and energetic tvorkmei are taking every advantage of their lavorabl opportunity. The iron for the bridges is piled on the banl of the stream beside the track, and tlx bridges will go up as i! by magic. As soon an the temporary bridges are bull tiaius will cross and the track layers will en ter upon the sail of the Empire-State to t?ln< South Carolina and Georgia together will new iron bands, which will make us mori and mote as one people. The silence of the valleys and hills wll then be broken by tho reverberation of tin locomotive's shrill whistle. The boundless natural advantflgesof strearr and forest will then be opened to the outsidi world, whose energy, skill and capital wll not be show utilize the vast power and Hit valuable surroundings which have so long re mained in a state of nature. A new city wiii sprint; Into existence, ant thousands of looms and spindles will be se in motion. The bustle and tlio nctivily and tho lift of Imsv scenes will lake the place of soleinr quietude. The undeveloped hills, iiii.l the unutilized wealth wit toll has till time run to waste wil serve usefii i g.nt poses, and enter upon a careei uf labor iintl proilt in ml vauce the Interests o the woi'M,inn! t<> c.iMiihute to the wealtl ami comfort oi manUiucl everywhere. TO BE MACADEMIZED. Itaiiroatl IVr.|il(> and. V?i?; Town Conn < 11 Harmoniously To SCjlvtfr. ^The street lending to the new depot Is to b covered with atom- to a depth of several In cites. The railroad will tiring the rock, whei the town council will have U broken and dli ti'iliut^d over ihcssieH. The town eoiinell and the officers of th new road are wotklm: most harmoniously and II Is sincerely hoped that good will resit I to boih ihe town and the road. Tills tuwi has long been hungry lor a little civility am attention from railroad officials, and our pec nle have been delighted with the kindnes and courtesy shown them by the olllcera c ll:e new road. The completion of that roai to town dales a new era in onr history, and ii our prosperity. It puts usln eommunleatioi with the o<it*lde world, and on equal footiui wftli all the balance or mankind. The Abbeville Hotel. The Abbeville Hotel, until recently, kept b; Mrs. Miller, is now kept by the Misses Alt Cants. Tliey look charge <>f the house last Monda; and have been busy ever since brushing U| and arranging their Turniture, getting readj for a good business. Their extensive experi enee in keeping hotel warrants the expecta tion that the Abbeville hoici win ut>ni?icins: in nil it.s departments. Tliey propose !o inr nlsli the table with all the brst thai the mar ket affords, and will present It In the mom acceptable manner, , . >?-_ . - ?? mm axtr.+imsj^ TheiGountj g County Auditor's Settlement with Coi for State Tuxes of Fiscal Year, Com ' STATEI DR. . { s Oi'izinal AsseBsments l?ir Statu Tnxes, 5J mill# on ll *U.141,'i54 $.'{2,242 10.0 e Additional Assessment for S'at* Taxes, .'4 mills on t- $")?, ! 10 29G 15.2 8 15pcr cent.pennlty on $100 OS delinquent taxes 24 51.2 " ! >r |l I to e, J n Total Amount Charged $82^jC8 77?$32,506 77j o I Do Hereby Certify, That I have 3* and have compared it with the books in k statement of all charges against J. W. is stracts furnished to Comptroller Genera J* for Fiscal Year commencing 1st Noverr ' the credits allowed above are based upoi it of Slate Tax, this day shown me by sal j? that I have examined each and every 01 ie Acting Under Autho la Settlement with County Treasurer of . >f Yeur, Commencing November 1, 1) e in the Presence of the Comptroller y COUSTY ;e Original Assessment for Ordinary County jmrpnss8,2} mills r? on |G1,413 51 $1<VW8 72.3 Additional Assessments )e for Ordinary County purposes, '2\ mill* ft- on 10 155 V1J ;C Original Assessment ! for Special County Bs purposes, 1 mill . on $01,413 51 0,141 ar>.4 Additional Assessment for Special County " purposes, 1 mill on $60410 50 41 15 per cent. penalty on r. $!W 5(1.6, delinquent taxes,Ordinary County ; 14 93.5 | 15 per cent, penalty on j r j $."lf> 20 5, delinquent taxes, Special Ooun* ji a m 1(i Fines mid Licensed, 'i 3700 21, Cominutai tlon Kond Tax, *22 728 21 jg Balances Ordinary 1{1 Connty Tax transre ferrcd from previous jjl year, 1887-"S8 05 58 ie Balance* Special Coiinlu ty Tax transferred ,u from previous vear. 1.85)0 55 4 Sale of" OU Lumber " 2 05 ^ Total Amount Charged 125.948 07.4 ? 25,948 07.4, JK lUr.ANCB TO BR ACCOUNT,El) FOR Oush on hand for Ordlh nary County purpo G 7'S^i a Cash on hand fur Spox. clnl County purpon 53 W.7 j Cash on haml for Preijj viotiR v?-nr, 1H87-'(M 24 23 I. Cash In bund State j. Treasurer for i g. Ordinary Connty purposes. (Pal<l un18 der protest) 19 25 Cash In baud State Treasurer for ' peclal II County purposes paid it nnd?*r protest 7 00 Total to be Account I- for . $ 111 06 ? *1 1 1 06 j | I Do Hereby Certify, That we hi _ count, and have compared it with the b< to be a correct statement of all charges a urer, as per Abstracts furnished to Com County Taxes, for Fiscal Year cotrinv ? further certify that the credits allowec f moneys paid both on account of State, ( - by said Treasurer of Abbeville County; every one and find same to be correct, tl . lfiM g J. W. PERRTN, Coun A. W. JONES, County J. TOWNS ROBERTS u < J. F. C. DuPRE, Actin I- " t Settlement with County Treasurer of i n Taxes for Fiscal Year, Commencing County Auditor in Presence of the " Page 348. li SCHOOL AND i I '' Oiiclnal Assessment for Schools, two rnilU on $61,413 51 112,282 70.8 Additional Assessment for Schools, I two mills on 5ftl 10 112 S2 15 per cent, penalty on $72 41.2. Delinquent School Tax 10 80.2 e Balances o f School Taxes brought forward from previous g year 64 44 A, Total Polls by Orielnal Assessment, (No. n Polls, 4.955 at $1.00 ,e ">ch,) 4,9!>5 00 e Total Polls by Addltional Assessment, It' (No. Foils, 795 at e <1.00 each.) 795 00 5. 15 per cent, penalty on ! ,[ 27.'5 Delinquent Po'ls, 40 95 e Original Assessment Special School Tax r Town of Ninety-Six 2."i2 75 ,{ Additional Assessment if Special School Tax Town of Ninety-Six 00 r. Total Amount , ClihrgMl 118.514 59 - $18,514 59 I ! e BaI.ANCKH To UK AcroUNTKIt KuR. C.i?h <m bnnds for the [t Schools 110 7M L. Cash In hands of Statu Treasurer am't paid l uniler protest 14 00 - Total to bo Ac- ? ? 1 counted Tor $124 73.3 ? $124 72.3j j e Wio Do Hereby Certify, That we count, and have compared it with the b< J to l>e a correct statement of all chargps a| er, as per Abstracis furnished to Compti \ School und Poll Taxes, for Fiscal Year c< f we further certify that the credits allowt j moneys paid both on account of School i said Treasurer of Abbeville County, and j ei.v one and find same to be correct, thi t 1*10. J. W. PERRIN, County A. W. JONES, County . J. TOYVNES ROBERTS ^ n. u. ocnooi < r -Credits are allowed and Vouchers canc f eal Year 1889-'90 amounting to $2,033.30. -r "ITational Bank of Abbeville. stockholders meeting. Tub regular annual meeting of the Na'lonal Bank of Abbeville, for the " election of Directors, will dp held <>n Tues, clay the 1:5th dpy of January 1891 at 12 o'clock. , benj. s. darn well. Caehier. e Dec. 17.185)0. 4t. J| FOR SALE. jj The D. J.Jordan Home Place : ? -234 Acres. It 11!TERMS?FOUR EQUAL ANNUAL IN- J ' j STALMENTS-WITIJ LEAVE TO ANTICIPATE PAYMENT. c T' HE LAND LIES FOUR MILES NORTHwest ?f Abbeville. Over one hundred f i acres open and in r hleh state of cultivation fl y ? Pasture land* unexcelled? and would make ' i- a splendid stock-farm. Part of the place Is In t I original forest. Good tenant houses. Titles clear. Apply to A. St. CLAIR LEE. v )i Greonwood, S. C. B r j 2tnos. Dec 24, lfi!K). I fl *' Go toSmilh & Sons for shot guns. They i " have:? grood stock sinalo and double barrel " muzzle and breech loaders, also reloading I improvements, miumn huh ?? nmun u? ou?.?.?. : 1 nillon. !s i' '(Finances. 1111 ty Treasurer of Abbeville Couuty, menoiug November 1, 1888-'89. state. cut" Pal'l State Treasurer on ??. count of State Ta:t?.-s ? to 1890 $31,853 01 Proportion of Treasurer'* commissions of $ paid out of State funds 000 00 Deductions and abatements of State tnx allowed by Comptroller General 39 81.8 State Tax on Nulla Bonn Executions 88 98 'Executions on Pergonal PropI erty in hands of Sheriff 42.4 jBalancedue the State, and j paid day of 18!K) 47 78 By Amount paid under protest in bands uf State 'lrea^arer 38 75 Total Credits *32,666 77-132,666 77 i carefully examined the above account, my ottiee, and find it to be a correct Pbrrin, County Treasurer, as per Ab1 for and on account of State Taxes, iber, 1888-'9. And I further certify that n vnnoh^ro for mnnova naiil nn cdmnni d Treasurer of Abbeville County; and le and find same to be correct. A. VV. JONES, rity of Comptroller General, [L. S.] Abbeville for County Taxes for Fiscal 388-1880, Made by the County Auditor General. XX Statutes, Page 348. TAXES Paid County Commissioners'' Orders on Ordinary County Tax 819,T30 13 Paid Counniy Com! misaloners1 Orders on i Special County Tax; 6,117 81 Proportion of Treasur- , cr's Commissions of | , paid out of Connty funds, iijO 00 Deductions and Abatements o f County I Taxes aiiowcn ny j Comptroller General, 20 87 County Taxes on Nul! la Bona Executions, 4(5 60.8 | County Taxes, Deiln1 queiit atill In Sher! ill's hands, as per bis i vouchor 30.2 jCasli on hand fur Ordi! nary County purpo| 0 7.19 : Deductions and Abate! inents of Special I County Taxes b y I Comptroller General 7 59 Cash on hand for Pre' vidua year 1887-'88 S5,9I.7 Balance o f Ordinary I County Fnndsorthis Fiscal year, carried ! fur warn to 18 -9 j as per County Com! ini.HBioDers1 Orders i on file 24 2\ Paid County Commisi aioner Orders out of Ba 1 an c e previous ! yearl8ST-'e8 41 35 Special Connty Taxes on Nulla HonaKx' ecotlons ' 18 94.8 Ordinary County Taxes paid under protest I in hands of State Treasurer 19 25 Special Connty Taxes r>aid nuder protest in hands of State Treasurer 7 00 Total Credits $25,918 67.4?$ 25,948 67.4 ive carefully examined the above ac>oks iu the Auditor:}' office, and find it ,gainst J. W. Perrin, County Treasptroller General for and on account of encing 1st November, 18 And we I abovt are based upon vouchers for bounty and School, this day shown me aud that we have examined each and I)is sixteenth day of September, A. D. ty Treasurer. [L. S.] Auditor [L. S.I ON, Foreman Grand Jury, g Chairman, County Com. [L. S.] \bbeville County for School and Poll j November 1, 1888-1889, Made by the Comptroller General. XX Statute?. POLL TAXES Paid School Orders from Constitutional Two Mil! Tax 12,046 8(5 Deductions and Abatements of School Tux allowed by Comptroller General J5 is Proportion of Treasurer's Commli'slons of $ , paid out of School Funds, also Polls, ( 2.50 00 School Tax on Nulla j Bona Exeeutions ... 33 89.7 School Tox.Dellnquent, still in Sheriff's hands as per his voncher 16 Balance of School funds of this year, carried forward to 18 -9 , as per Orders on tile, 110 73.3 Paid School Orders from Collection of Polls 5,528 10 Poll Taxes Abuted by Connty Abdttnr 80 4.1) Polls Ifon Kit, ami Penalty 189 80 Polls and penalty still In bands of Sheriff.... 0 90 Paid School Orders special for Town of Ninety-Six 2.12 SI By Amount paid under protest In hnnds of State Treasurer 14 00 Total Credits, |18,jl4 59 ? $18,514 59 have carefully examined the above ac>ok.s in the Auditor's office, and find it ?ain.st J. W. Perrin, County Treasurroller General for and on account of [innnencing 1st November, 188S. And ed above are ba3ed upou vouchers for Hid Poll Taxes, this day shown^ne by that we have examined each and evo Hnv of Sentember. A. D. O OJAIVVUIU ?- ? -4 , Tseasurer. [L. S.] Auditor. [L. S.] ION, Foreman Grand Jury. Commissioner. [L. S.] elled for claims oripinatiiig-VaiVic-xHs"Pay For Mules. ALL personfi indebted to AUG. W. SMITH A CO., for mules will please settle at an . arly date. Nov. 12,1890. Removal. twpn ti.io .inia mv office will be found A. over Cannon's s'.ore, for the Summer. K. G. THOMSON. Abbeville, June 25,1890, tf L. W. Sljfn it Co. Locals. Don't forget to cUI while in town and get four peanuts parched dully. We have Just opened u fresh lot of breakfast lacon and hams which are very cheap. Nowifvou are going to shoot any fire vorks call 011 us. Our new line has just arived. And the fluest line of chocolates, bons bons :reams ??c., ever brought to the "city."' Remember our choicest goods will be the Irstgo and you can't come and see about this iny too soon. They are all cood, but home nust necessarily be belter than oihers, tliereore imbrace the opportunity without delay. Iu our confectionery and fruit department vc will in few days receive our immense lock of Christmas fruits, viz: iiananas, or .nees, apple, grapes, arc. aiw, wo c ine large canes on haud, viz: Coeoanut, ruil, chocolate and other. , , All these fresh new g'xxls will be found at j. W. Sign & Co. The be*t old Virginia Cheroots In town Is at >igII s niiKery. * 1 m ? ? ; .Sheriff's Sale. R>yce H. Grier against Georgo McD. Miller, R. A. Griffin, M. V. Miller. ?Execution. BY VIRTUE of an Execution to me directed, in the abovo stated case, I will y sell to the highest bidder, at Public tlon, within the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville C. H., on MONDAY the 5th day ot januaky, a. J), isai, an me right, title and interest of R. A. Griffin, in the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying a,nd being in the County of Abbeville, S. C., and containing 1; ' : Eigbt Hundred (800) Aores, . ^ more or less, and bounded by lands of J. N. Lipscomb, W. P. Anderson, Dr. . " < W. L. Anderson, and others. Levied on and to be sold as the property of R. A. Griffin to satisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs. TERMS?Cash. "W. D. MANN, Sheriff Abbeville County. m lean ' . i Sale under Power of Attorney BY VIRTUE of power of sale contained iu mortgage of A?a Bowie to R. T. Gordon to ?jeeure note for ?250.00, dated 22nd December, 1885, payable on or before the 1st January, 1887, with interest from date at 8 per cent, yor annum, on which f is now due the sum of ?355.73. Said A mortgage recorded 22nd December, 1885, I book "A," p. 653. I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville C. II., on 8ALEDAY IN JANUARY next, 1891, the tract of > V "MM lunrl Hflanfi K{n oaM m A?>f rrarra f A XXTit t ??uu uvoviiuou iu oaiu tuv/t E> ?y " 4V ? ^ All tbat tract or parcel of land, sitmte, ly* ing and being in Abbeville Coiinty, ia-? the Slate aforesaid, containing Fifty-Six (56) Acres, moro or less, and bounded by lands or B. H. Eakin, H. B. Bowie, and others. Said sale made to pay debt, interest and cost. ' TERMS.?Cash. Purchuser to pay for papers. JANE L. GORDON, Administratrix, R. T. GORDON, Deceased. D3C. 10, 1890. 4t. -m Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. COUKT OF COMMON PLKAS. J. C. Klugb, Master against M. S. Toruer <ftc.?Foreclosure. BY VIRTURE of an order of sale made in the above stated casej I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville, C. H., S. C., on SALEDAY IN JANUARY, ' 1891, witbin the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that * tract or parcel of land in the to wn of Nine- ^ ty-Six, contianing about One Hundred and Fifteen Feet in length by Thirty-Five Feet in width, (115x35,) more or less, bounded by lands of W. C 1 Moore, Wm. Johnson, J. P. Phillips, Public Square and others, known as Post Office Row. To be re-sold at the risk of Hodges Brothers, tho former purchasers. TERMS OF SALE.?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Dec. 10, 1890. 4t. 1 Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Alice S. Boyd against T. P. Paschal ot al. ?Foreclosure. BY VIRTUE of an order of sale made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. II., S. C.. on SALEDAY IN DECEMBER, 1890, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, containing Twenty-Six (26) Acres, ' ?? ? - ? ? ? 1 A/./, 1\i\nn/ln/1 Ktr Inrtda T T. MlUItJ ui jv?, uwuuucu wj imuuo v? v? ui Covin, T. B. Bakor, P. A. Covin and others, being the lot in the town of Mt. Carmel. TERMS OF SALE-One half cash, balance oil a credit of twelve months, with inteiest from day of sale, secured ^ by bond of purchaser and mortgage of ^ premises. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Nov. 5, 1890,4t State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Probate Court. J. E. Uldrlck as Administrator <Jcc. Plaintiff against Margarett Newell et. al. Defendant. Complaint for sale of land to pay debts. i Under an order made in the above [staieu tSL??vOn thejUhjla^^f-Beoember ? 18IX) I Will sen ai puuilC ouicrjf ut AuuQvinu C. H.,S. C., on Saleday In January next for the payment of debts the following described . | real estate belonging to the estate of Joseph P. Uldricis, deceased, situate In said County | and state, containing. Seventy (70) Acres. more or less bouudod by lands of Wtn. >lcComb, S. P. Gordon and J. E, Uldrlck. TERMS?One half cash, balance on a credit of one year with interest from day of sale. The credit portion to bo secured by bond. Purchaser may have option of paying all cash. Purchaser to pay (or papers. J. Fuller Lyon, Juugo rrooaie ^uuri. Dec. 8, 1890. Stockholders Meeting. ImE ANNUAL MEETING OF THESTOCKholdersof the Farmers Loan and Trust Company will he held on 2nd Tuesday iu * j January 1891 nt 11 o'clock a. rn. ' 1 WM. H. PAKKER, President. <^1 A. M. AIKEN, Cashier. 1 Dec. 30. 1890. 2t VAIiVD A1 U KAVVI \ LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE ES- . A, tato of U. H. Waddcll will pleusa settle at once, W. G. RICE Administrator. Dpo. 10, IS90. tr. 1