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Jas. T. Bacon. Thos. J. Adams. E. KEE3E, Corresponding Editor. Edgetield, S. C., May 15, 1881. Defeat of the Morrison Tariff Sill. On Tuesday of laet week the Mor riso? Tariff Bill was defeated in the National _ House of Representatives -a result which adds materially to the strong probability of the next President being a Republican. Upon the motion to strike ont the enacting clause, the, vote was 159 yea9 to 155 nays. South Carolina's six Democrats all enrolled on the right side. Till man, Aiken, Dargan, Dibble and Hempbill were solid for the Morrison Bill. The negro Smalls voted ofcourBe for its defeat. Democratic Principles and Honest Measures. Oar County Convention will meet on Friday of this week. Let no per sonal bickerings ncr unpleasant issues come to the front in this important meeting. Let personal views and in dividual choice give way to Demo cratic principles and honest measures. And, to come down to literally prac tical matters, we beg the delegates, even from the greatest distance, tobe promptly on hand at an early hour. The Convention ought to be called to order"at rl-o'elock, A M., and pro ceed at once to work. As Secretary of tho body, weT remember well in the pasfc'bow many; illa and how much dissatisfaction have resulted from as sembling the Convention too lute, thereby causing the closing hours to be scenes of confusion, desertion and irregularity._ Charmin? Letter From taltimore. Tue Great Baptist Convention.-Prob ability of Augusta Beiug the Next Place of Meeting-. BALTIMORE, MD , M-?y 9, '84. The facilities for travel at the pres ent day-are truly marvelous as com pared with those ol' a few years ago. You may dine at home in Johnston or Batesburg to day and in Baltimore to morrow, or by delaying dinner just a little, you can eat it in the city of Brotherly Love. Our party left Batesburg on Tues day, one d?y later than we expected, but it waa. fortunate that we did so, as the train the day and night be.iore waa crowded to the discomfort of everybody. Nothing along the line of the G. C. & A. R. R. would interest your read ers, except, perhaps, to say that after passing the saud hills above Colum bia, the villages and towns, together with the farms along the road, show signs of life and prosperity. From Charlotte to Greensboro, and thence over the Va. Midland Railway, until near Charlottesville, our journey was all in the night, and consequently we had no opportunity of eeeing and judging of the country or people. The land for 20 or 25 cries on either side of Charlottesville is poor an? EDITORS. For the Advertiser. ??6 ,netftt)Orbood of Orange C. 1 the I8HQ8 more level and muc richer. In fact the general appea ance, of things through this part i the State betokens the fi ct that ol Virginia is fast becoming herse again. The R E. eating house i Colpepper, with eic?llent and wei prepared fare furnished, would mal many a modern hotel blush for sham and only 50 cents for a square mes There was pointed out to me ne? this place by a gentleman from tb city, the finest farm in Virgini One very perceptible superiority seen in the mode of farming bei over that to be seen in judgefiel that is in the preparation of the soi The people seem to have gotten hoi of the wise idea that there can b that there ought to be, science on tl: farm as well as anywhere else, fanners would plow deeper and pu verize better, we would hear far lei . of distxeesing, droughts, short cror and hard times. "On to Washington" we go, la some of us are to 6ufter a partit disappointment, inasmuch as on tickets are over the Baltimore an Ohio R. R.. and the train has jw gone. Well, there is some comfort, t be told that in an hour and a ha! there will be another. "What ebal we do?*' "Go to the Capitol." So I the Capitol we went ! My ! What pile !We spent most of the time "look ing for a man to "show us through. At last we fiad him. We looked i: for a few minutes on the House c Representatives, and had pointed ou to us some of the men who havi gained prominence in this "council o the nation. ?lodk?d for tLe face o "Uncle George," but he was not ii his seat. Had we been a day ear?p we could.have heard some of the ex v'citing debate on the ^Morrison T.ir;i biri. . - It is forty.miles from Washington to Baltimore, and the fast traim make it in 55 minutes; but it wai oar misfortune to board an accommo ? dation (?) train. This is the play o Hamlet with Hamlet left out, to : man who wants to get. to Baltimore I did not make an actual count, bul . I anVcertain they didn't make fewei than twenty stops, and took an hom and three quarters to make" the trip If.yon ever have occasion to visit Baltimore, }.ray steer clear of an ac commodation train. Travelers pre fer the Baltimore and Potomac to the f ? B A O. R. R. One advantage is the short distance to go in changing cars. One other hint-take a sleeper. The comfort of traveling, even if you don't sleep a wink, ie-wortlx aH it costs, and besides there is no change of cars be tween Augusta and Washington. The Convention of Southern Baptists meets with the 7th Baptist Church. About six hun dred delegates are enrolled. South Carolina is about PO strong. There are present from the Edgefield Asso ciation : H. A. Whitman,W.B.Shaw, G. W. Busa?k'J. K. Fant, J. Ii. P^ce, D. P. Hartley,' N. N. Burton, G. F. Williams and W. L. Durst. Six of these are pastors, whose expenses were paid by their churches. Hurrah for Edgefield 1 - P. H." Mell, of Georgia, is elected President-; Lansing Burrows, of Au f;u8ta, and O. F? Gregory, of Char btte, Secretaries. The Correspond ing Secretaries presented their re porte. The Foreign Mission Board reporiB a little over $80.000 raised since the last Convention; and the Home Mission Board about $65,000. While these sums fall short of what we set out to do, yet it ?3 very grati fying to know that they are consider ably in advance of the 1 seipts ?J any one year since the war. ' Tb utmost harmony prevails throughout the ses eionB of the Convention. There are quite a number of visit ors from the N?>rth, among them some of the foremost men, both ministers and laymen, such, for instance, as Rev. E-'ward Bright, of N. Y., Rev. J. B. Thomas, Brooklyn, Rev. Mr Stockbridge, of Rhode Island, and 0. B. Fuller, of Boston. It is truly refreshing to hear the speeches made by these brethren, and to witness the spirit of fraternal good cheer which characterizes the inter course of the leading men from the two great sections of our common country. Able and earnest addresses were made on Thursday morning by Dre. J. P. Boyce and J. A. Broadus in the interest of the Southern Bap tist Theological Seminary. About $4,500 wes secured for that institu tion. Quito a number of good speeches have been made during the Conven tion, notably, those hy Dr. Curry, of Va., Dr. Hiden, of Ky., Rev. C. A. Staksly, the youthful pastor of the Citadel Square Church, Charleston ; but the speech of the Convention was made this morning by J. C. C. Black, Esq., of Augusta, Ga. lt is not yet settled where the next Convention will be held. Augusta has applied, and so has Louisville, Ky. The probability is that it will go to Augusta, as next year will be the 40th anniversary of the Conven tion, it having been organized iu that City in 1845. This letter ia already too long. Possibly more anon. X. Y. Z. For the Advertis-.er. Pair-Play Gets tbe Last Lick? and Lamms No. 2. Wit bo ut ile rey. MESSRS. EDITORS : Job, the patient man of Uz, when beset by an "evil spirit," moredreadful and more dire than that of an imagiuary Don Quixote, scraped himself with a potsherd, as he listeued to the cavils of enemies, and to the advice of false friends who asked him "to abandon his taith, curse God, and die. It w?s theu tbat, in tbe acme of his confi dence in his own integrity, and in the righteousness of his cause, he ex cia med. " 0 th?t mine enemy wouid write a b >ok." When Ire*J the la^t effusion of No. 2, I felt like exclaim ing, 0 that he had stuck to his text, and given us some facts and hideous expoeures, instead of stale platitudes, which when viewed in relation to anything I have written, are as mean ingless as the jibberiugs of a Borneo monkey. I at once saw that elimi nated of its verbose redundancy, it a6 "iittl-3 relevancy bore" t '.'hut I bad written as did the first utterances ot Poe's Raven to his questionings when it croaked " never more." I can safely challenge No. 2, or any one else, to point to, or repeat, a word that I have written or spoken that indicated a preference for PJu rality, or that I indicated opposition to majority. I have opposed, and do oppose, the Convention plan, without reference to either one or the other. If the people want the majority plan, it can be had in connection with the Pri mary, as well as with the other. Let them decide the question; I have not touched it. I considered it cf very email importance when * compared with the vital question of Primary or Convention. Thus it will at once ?M?&m&&UM y iiuftnf, " api cten eggs, porcupines, botf&mlees tub pills, unreliable ways, &C., &c ," isa gasconade, ami does not refer to tl question I have dmeui??d^-.He knov who I am. Why ask the question H? tiays what I have written ie a " ' ubbles." Well, enough euch bul bles wil) burst over the cranky era which he and others are trying to s< afloat upon the political ses, calle Convention, on or before the 10th ii &tant, to Bink it beyoud the reac of the sounding lines and grapphn hoo):s of its builders, forever. Bi to the question. Why did he n< stick to his " text" and hold his o! position, when lie was surrounded b Medusas, grievous wrongs and hidi ous hidden mysteries? I have stuc to mine. Why did he not go int the " divulging and dissolving" bas ness "axe or no axe," as I bfgge bira to do, and thereby gnin for nico self a niche in the temple of fame, b the side of a H offer, a Tell, or Washington ? Why, oh! why, W? be so recreant, to high trusts and ii cruelly unjust to his own fame ? D'd he suddenly di-oover th-t which a man of his cloth ought t have known .ill the while, that bi Medusa and all his grim hints an a?eertions were but haliucina?ioris c thc mind-aeort of ph?iiUsm-igori id unstabh an<l unreal ns the '* base les* fabric of a drfcr.ji ?" I hope h did. Fer his sitisi'iction I will say I ai an humble citizen. I work each da for my support and that of my tami ly. 1 make no sort of pretense t style iu living; nor do ? ape fashion .able men and dudes in the matter c dress. And yet " I ara a man fora that." And I Lave, a light to criti eise Ute actions and sayings of all mei upon questions of public policy, shall continue to do so, but I shall id ways endeavor to be rieht, and strivi to be found on the side of humanity and justice, as I have been in iii discussion. Another question. Why, did you No. 2., leave your stronghold, fron which you claimed you could " ful m?nate destruction" upon the Prima ry plan, and upon plurality, &c , and fall back to such an unimportant po Fition, to make a ttand ? And whv did you set up an imaginary oppo nent, christen him " Fair Play" and open a fuBilade upon him? Ob, fie! fie! tut I tut! No 2. ii does not look well, it looks really ibby, to open upon me at a point where you knew I was not and had not been. Was it an artful doage on j your part to cover real defeat? Such I tricks are too thin and too " stale" to j be enjoyable, and the manner of your doing it savors more of " extreme bombast" than any thing I have seen lately. In fact euch swelling is ex tremely dangerous. Does No. 2, re member the ambitious frog of the fa ble that burst his skin and ppii=hed ? It will take you, No. 2, more than a life time to weave such tricke into "substantial reality." Dodging and fallacy are too patent, and the people of Edgefield will not swallow 6uch " pills" worth a cent. Let us adj urn our Phi I i jipi to some "Sunday School Convention," where you will address the crowd upon Missions and the fundamental doctrines contained in Holy writ, while I, dressed iu my homespun, with brogans on (I have no others) will utter a silent, fervent prayerthat you may be more successful in your new "role" than you have been in this. FAIR-PLAY. -??-----1-Jg?fU For the Advertiser. Let the County Commissioners Pay Their Attorney Out of Their Own Pockets. MESSES. EDITOES : Aa the.time is approaching to select candidates to represent us in the various County Offices, I write this communication to call the attention ot the people to what I consider one of the most im portant offices, if not the most impor tant, that the " dear' people have to fill, and one in regard to which, here tofore, the inference seems to have been that anybody could fill. I refer to the office of County Commissioner. The County Commissioners are really the Financial Board of the County They make the tax levy, approve al) County claims, and order the Bame paid ; and thus you can readily see the great reeponeibility of the office. Therefore we should select for our County Commissioners the ablept financiers of our County, to discharge the responsible duties of this office. And more especially should the Dem ocratic Party select men who are competent to diecharge the duties themselves; or at least if the duties of the office are so intricate as to ne" ce8sitate the services of a lawyer, the County Commissioners should employ one at their own expense and not at the expense ot the County. We should recollect that the precedent of emploving counsel at tie public ex pense was established under the ar bitrary ruling of ex-Judge R. B. Car penter, uuder the infamous Radical regime, aud at that time wasdenouac ed generally by thc white people of our County, as it should have been. It- is to be boped, therefore, that the Democratic Party in the ensuing campaign will take a decided stand on this importaut matter, as it ie not only a grave injustice to the tax pnyers, but unjust to discriminate thus betweeu our County Officials. If it is absolutely necessary that the Board should have the services of an attorney at their regular meetings, it would be better to elect one mem ber of the bar on the Board of Coun ty Commissioners to obviate the ex peuse of employing counsel. What say yon, fellow Democrats? PRO BONO PUBLICO. For tuc Advertiser. Celestia Woos the fandidates.-Dry Land Fishing: and Big Fish at Dyson's. EDITORS ADVERTISES: Pleaee al low me ppace io the columns of your good paper for a few dots from this pectioD of the country, and from oth er portions, if necessary. The farm ers have iieen somewhat, delayed in plauting on account of the recent, raine, but notwithstanding the floods and wtt weather, some of them have finished p'anting their, cotton crops. Others, however, have as yet planted but very little. The small grain throughout this section is looking ex tremely well. Mr. Frank Cooper, of the upper part of our County, haB a _fieldIrn?j?^jrt?rij?welling; appa reut**B H^c'68. which I ^^^S^n^^ffl^f^SrS.y~aT\l7^ c i proved to be quite a brilliant affai Being in tbe very busiest season tbe year, it was not very largely a tended. There werie just enouf present to make the day enjoyabl Tbe chief part of the day was spei in fishing. Sume of the parties fish? in the creek, under the lovely sha< of some stately oaks, while othe fished on dry land, occupying tl narrow but comfortable seat of a buj gy, or some other vehicle. Those wi fished on dry land, I believe, wei the most successful. It was remar! ed by some one that the young ladii who fished on terra firma caught fis that actually weighed from 150 I 175 lbs. Whether the young me caught any of similar weight, I cat notpresui-. to dc. ide. The tisbin continued until about 4 o'clock p. m about which time the sound of a ancient violin was heard. This soc brought the crowd together, and aft? a little consultation, we decided t have a dance, which took place iu tl new building of Mr. Charlie Stalm ker. The floor being newly laid, : proved to be qnile an admirable plac tor the charming business. The dane continued until late in the afternooi wheo a littie thunder storm began t make itself heard and felt. The U dies, being of a imid nature, becam somewhat alarmed at the roarin thunder, so we decided to adjourr. Thc little crowd dispersed according ly, and went to their homes. I notice through your columns th names of candidates blooming out i: ev?ry direction. I would not giv much ;or the lives of chickenp, yourij or old, for the next 7 months. Bu come along, candidates! We wil ever welcome you, cherish you, hies yon, and sustain you, wherever yoi may wander. S. Celestia, May 9th. Lieutenant iioveruor Sheppard. When will cease the prostitution o our public journals to the service o maiconteuts and designing schemer, who hide behind noni dc plumes? W e have at various time3 and in diver. manners cxpreseed our disapproval ol the practice, so common throughout the Sta e, of newspapers publishing anonymous communications criticis ing public men and rn-azures, for the reason that the writers of such so of ten ake the advantage of their con cealed identity to utter statements that they would not utter before a public meeting or under their known signature, to the unfair detriment ol the party ciiticised or the measure commented upon, and for the lurther reason that ?ne reader has a right to k: ow who it is attempting to influence his action or affect his opinion. Our attention is called to this matter again by the publication in the supplement to last Saturday's issue of the Char leeton News and Courier of a commu nication striking an underhanded, left-handed blow at the character and reputation of Lieutenant Govern or Sheppard, the writer of which neither has the courage to sign it with his uame or date it at his home. He simply uigns it "Citizen," without a place of residence or place of busi ness, and while he would have the public believe that bia disquisition comes from a reputable source, it ia as fair to presume that the author is a gntteisnipe whose name would cause hi utterances to pass unnotic ed. Mr. Sheppard needs no defence at our hands and we are not his ?ti apologist-in fact, public man as h is, our columns are open to any on who wiehes to criticise him in a fai and legitimate way, ba we wouh close our office and suspend publice tion before we would all w him stat bed unawares through our column by a cowardly anonymous writer. J " Citizen" is a man of standing-ant wishes to take part in public matters why doesn't he come out openly lik a man and make known his opinions AB it is, his article is unworthy o notice, end we hope noone will at tempt a defense of Mr Sheppard ii the face of it.-Anderson Journal. For the Adver't?s?r.^^'^ Ba tesbury Lends ft Helping II ?yu to a Worthy Cause. ? . - *U i MESSRS EDITORS : 'Many of yotu readers may remember that, severa! years ago, Lexington County organiz ed a Monumental Association, for thc purpose of raising funds to erect al Lexington Court House, a monumenl to the memory of Coufederate soldiers from said County who lost their dives in the great struggle between the States. This part of their territory was assigned to Miss Jennie Quattle baum, the noble and patriotic daughter of Gen: Paul Quattlebaum, through whose untiring efforts and patient} working the Association has received a handsome donation from our gener^ ous and patriotic community. Last Thursday morning the ladies of our town laid aside their home and do" mestic affairs, and with their heads and hearts bent on success, prepared a hot supper and strawberry festival, unequaled and unsurpassable by any country town. At 7 P. M., in the? unoccupied store of Mr L. Hartley, were assembled the aged, the youths and the beauties o' Batesburg audi surrounding country-" old men and maidens, young men and children" and they did then and there partake, of luxuries and pleasures that occur only very rarely in the lives of men and women. The young ladies who ministered to the wants of the people, deserve infinite praise and admira' tion for the courteous and kindly* mauner in which they performed their respective duties. After all appetites were duly ap peas d, it was announced that there were three huge and beautiful cakes yet on hand, and that they too, with all their splendor and evidence oj, perfect skill, should go to commemo rate the lost cause. Tney were dis posed of ia the usual way, Dr. T. S Fox and Jimmie Bates being the1 successful compeiitors. We congrat ulate you, Dr. and Jimmie, on your success, but confess it was very pain ful to stand " so near and yet so l?r': and see our own fond hopes perish; The proceeds of the evening amountj ed to $43.30. This, together w^ previous contribution0, will make nearly $70 from Batesburg. Miss Quattlebaum is still soliciting contributions, and we hope at an ea ly day to see at Lexiugton jCou House a befitting monument to oi Confederate dead. Now, Messrs. Editors, we ask o you and of all Edgefield, will you with your army of candidates, and with ali your gallant and ambition. young men, and your beautiful and accomplished young ladies, and yoni increasing wealth, will you Bee your sister County crown herself with' t triumphant wreath, and you willing ly and quietly stand with your nra( folded and say you will take no in terest in such a^bigh and bolycau&?j Bateeburg, May 10th. E?FAULA, ALA., Dec. 12, '8: W. E. LTKCH, ESQ., Jidqefteld C H., S. C. DEAR SIR: Having learned that are handling Dr. R. K. Holt's Dyspep Elixir, Italie pleasure in stating^thal have knowu the proprietor of this mee cine for several years, and that you caji rely upon any statement which he makej concerning this or any other subject am also acquainted with Dr Dozier, d Morris Station, from whom Dr. Holt liajs a certificate with reference to his med cine, and I have no hesitation in statin that ho is one of the first men in Uf? whole of Qnitman Co., Ga. Yours truly, L. YANCEY DEAN S ^rp jg ^2 7 S PORTUGAL GRAPE WINI Also UNKRUMENTKO GRATH JUICE. Used in the principal Churches for Com munion. Excellent for Fournies, Weakly Persoji and the aged. SPEER'S PORT GRAPE WINE! ion: YEARS OM). .' THTS CELEBRATED WIVE ii the pure juice of the dead ripe Oporto Grape, raised in Speor's vineyards; Iis invaluable Tonic and Strengthening Properties are unsurpassed by any other Wine. Bo ing produced under Mr. Speer's1 own personal supervision,its purity and gen uineness aie guaranteed by the principal Hospitals and Boards of Health who have examined it. The youngest child may partake of it, and the weakest in valid use it to advantage. It is particu larly beneficial to the aged and debilitat ed, and suited to the various ailments that affect the weaker sex. It is in every respect A WINE TO BE REI IED ON. Speer's Cuiernrented drape Juice. Is the juice of Wie Oporto Grapes,-pre served in its natural, fresh, sweet slate as it runs from the press, by fumigation, thereby destroying the excitor of fer mentation. It is perfectly pure, free from spirits and will keep iu any climate. Speer's Burgundy. Is a dark, rich, medium Dry Wine used by tho wealthy olasses as a Table or Dinner Wine, and by physicians in cases where a dry wino Instead ot a sweet port is desired. Speer's (Socialite) Claret. Is held iu high estimation for its rich ness as a Dry Tablo Wino o pecially suit ed for dinner use. Speer's P, J. Sherry. Is a wino of Superior Character and partakes of the rich qualities ol' the grape from which it is nude. Speer's F. J. Braudy. IS A PUKE distillation from the grppo, and stands unrivaled in this country for medicinal purposes. It has a peculiar flavor, similar to that of the grapes from which it is distilled. See that tho siguaturo of ALFRED SPEER, Passaic, ?. J., is over the cork of each bottle. Sold by Druggists Everywhere. May 14, 1884. 1 < Insurance License. State of South Carolina, ' EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ) OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GEN'L., > COLUMBIA, S. C., Apr. 1, '84. J ?CERTIFY, ttiat Mr. D. R. DURI90E, of Edg<-field C. H., S. C., Agent of the Georgia Home Fire Insurance Co., in corporated by the State of Georgia, lias complied with the requisitions of the Act of the General Assembly entit'ed " Au Act to regulate tho Agencies of Insu rance Companies not incorporated in the State of South Carolina," and I hereby license the said D. R. Durisoe, Agent aforesaid, to tako risks and transact all business of Insurance in this State, in [the County ot Edgefield, for end in be half! of sa?d Company. W. E. STONEY. .. : Comptroller Genend. Expires M ir. % 183/5. [2t23 Second-Hand Englue : for Sale. WE have a Portabio, Eight-Horse Taylor Engine, on wheels, in first rato order, which wo will sell low and on favorablo Urins. WALLACE & WALLACE, May 14.-it23J Augusta, Ga. mm TO DEBTORS. ALL partir-s indebted to tho BONAN ZA SALOON, formerly kept by T. W. Coudon, either by note or account for Wines, Whiskif-s, Champagnes, Lager Beer, Cigars, Tobaccos, A.c., are herebj notified that said accounts eau bo found at PENN'S DitUG STORE Partiesso indebted will please come forward and settle Physician Wanted. AS I am advanced in years, I am una" bio to attend to all the active part of my practice, and thcrofore desire to form a co-partnership with some vounn physician, unmarried and of good hab its. Address W. D. JENNINGS, M. D., May 0, '31.-3t 22] Edgefield, S. C. ?.-0- Angus a Chronicle and Con-itilu Houaliit will please copy and sond ac count io this oilico. BARG??^T?^?KE? COUNTY LAND. Oi~\f\ ACRES-100 under cultiva ^v/V lion, balance well limbered , good mulatto soil ; only .">i miles of Rail road. Easy terms. -ALSO, 500 acres-150 under cultivation; choico collection of fruit trees; good clay sub soil ; dwelling of five rooms, besides all necessary outbuildings; only 5 mites of depot on South Carolina Railroad ; only 55.00 per aero, on easy terms. -ALSO, 700 acres, on Shaw's Creek~200 under cultivation; 75 acres of good bottom land. LOOK AT THIS ! A snug little tarni of 21 acres, in a high state o? cultivation, with choice fruit trees, dwelling of six rooms, with nu merous outbuililirigs-OH/i/ ow J/it'/e and a half from Aiken. Will be sold cheap. Applvto CLAUDE E. S AW Y ICR ifcCO , May (i, 18.X4.-4t22] Aiken, S. C. Final Settlement and Dis charge. ON Monday, May l?tb, 1681, I will make a lina! settlement on tue Es tate of Elvira Smith, (formerly Padgett) in the Probate Judge's office, and ask to be discharged as Guardian. M. E. PADGETT, Apr. 15, 1884 -5119 Estate iVotice. IWILL make a final settlement, in the office of tho .Jurtiro ol' Probate in and for tho County ni' Ifclgftileld and State ol' South Carolina, on the Estateol Simpson Mathis, dee'd, on Saturday the 17th day of May, A. 1). 1884, at which time I will apply lor a final discharge from auy fur ther liability on account of said Estate. " SARAH A. MATHIS, Sheppard "ros. AUv's.] Executrix. Apr. 15, 1884.-511!) Jag. OPENING mm rann GOODS. Beautiful Muslins, Lawns, Cambric, India Linen, Seersuckers, Chambra}'?, Handsome Dress Good?, - Fatir.s. Silks, Parasols, Rich and Elegant Laces, G loves, Hosiery in gres, variety, Hamburgs, Everlasting Trimmings, New Designs in Ladies' Neck Wear. Headquarters for Fine Shoes ! Gents' Furnishing Goods, Straw Hats ?ind Children's Suits, Special drive in Ladies' Slippers. ??- For CASU I will duplicate auy bill from any market. Close cash bay? oys aro specially invited lo criticise my prices. Immense Stock of CLOTHING! M j' business in this line is especially good, because I sell ou close margin. Headquarters for Shoes J. M. COBB. Apr. ?fl, 1S84. For the Season of 1884. WADS HAMPTON1, a thorough-bred Stallion, sired by " Blue Bull," dam "Lou Ann," by "Sovereien, Jr," 2nd dam "Zoe," by " Bollfounder," will stand the season on Mondays, Tues days, Wednesdays and Thursdays, at Johnston, and the balance of the week atTronton. He is a thorough harness horse, kind disposition, and a perfect beauty. He has a good many half sisters and broth ers trotting from 2:30 down to 2:18. J. MUNROE WISE, Jan. 23,- 7J Trenton, S. C. Notice of Final Seulement and Discharge. WE will mako a final settlement on tho Estate of Richard Ward, de consed, in the ellice of tho Judge of Pro bate tu and for the County of rosefield and State of South Candir?a, on Thurs dav, tho 15th day of May. A. D. 1884. at which Ikne wo will ?\pp\y for a final dis charge from any further liability as Ex ecutors. CLINTON WARD, and JOS. M. WARD. Sheppard Bros. Att'vs.] Executors. April 2, 1SS4.-CU7 SPRING AIMER! MISS MEDORA COVAR INVITES tho attention of the ladies ol Bdgefield and surrounding country to tho largo and Attractive Stock of Goods Just Received, which embraces tho Latest Styles of Hals, Bonnet?, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Neckwear, and all the Latest Novelties of the season, all of which I am soiling at prices surprisingly low. NfSS TOORA COVAR. Apr. 2?J, '84.] FnotriELD 0. H,,S. C. ' Tile Best of Jk.ll ! THE CELEBRATED BUTTERWORTH PATENT TItiSIII? HAGEDIBBT -0 The Celebrated Butterworth Thresher. Front Wheel? turn under machine, Straw stacker Ls folded without taking it off the machine or removing slatted belt, and when foldod does not extend above top of machine, to catch in trees nnd low bridges. Perfectly adapted for rough and billy countries. THE CROWNING TRIUMPHS! 'Htehost Premium was awarded Tho But terworth Thresher at Virginia State Fair, 1MH2, by actual test at u.,rk in competi tion with aixteen ot the moat noted Threshers nf tho Ul died Stales; it alao received Highest Award, a Silver Medal, at South Carolina Industrial Ks position, 1882; a Sil vor Medal at Mount Holly. New Jersov, Fair. 188:'.; First Premiara at South Carolina State Fair, two successive years," 1SS2 83 : and First Premium at North Carolina State Fair four successive years, l?M)-81-i?-88. MASrFACTURKD ONLY AT NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURAL WORKS, TRENTON, N'. J. par For Sale by J M. MATTHEWS, Ninety-Six, S. C., Apr. 29, 1833.-21-8] SST To w!:om write for Circulars. ----- ?Jii?nBMBt.T?i abe?-a?BMBW-- -nm MRS. N. BRUM CLARK, Calla Your Attention ti un Klcgmtl Linc of SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY ! She lins spared no pains in her endeavor to please lier p-.l.-oim In SHAPE, QUALITY and PRICE. You will bo certain to lind tho BE??T coons for tba LEAST MONEY at S'9 Broad Street, (the Old Stand,) Augusta, Ga, Never before havo wo had so largo a variety of MISSES' HATS. Tho "JUM BO" is the Shade Hat ol the season. BEAUTIFUL LACES just arrived, and a new line of FANCY GOODS, FANS, GLOVES, Etc. Apr. 29] S19 Broad St., Augusta, ?a. 808 BROM ST., MllSTTl, II. Is Now Ofter in g to thc Public a New and Elegant Stock of First-Class Dry Goods, at Matchless Prices. 1 have the LATEST and CHOICEST NOVELTIES for the SPRING TRADE, Mich as: NUDS Veilings, Albatross Cloths, Camel's Hair Suitings, Debaiges, Bro caded Alpacas, Manchester Serges, ir. ail the new, choice Spring shades. French Grayp, Siete?, Pear', Cream, Tan*, Tinks, Electric Blue, Lilac, Golden Brown, &c. ar prices that will suit t!:e times and defy competition. The NEWEST SHADES of PLAIN' SILKS and SATINS-also STRIPED, POLKA and EMBOSSED SATIN'S. CASHMERES at 12* cts. and up. ir. black and colors. Also a com plete line ol' our R D. CASHMERES, in black and colora. Former cus tom em of the house can always depend upon .1 tuliwith tn .complete as sortments ol' tim deservedly popular brand ol CASHMERES, i? blacksand the newest colors, and we are able to GUARANTEE the former standard of regularity in" weave and the superiority in dye and fini-h. We sbonld be glad to Bend SAMPLE? of thes-i CASHMERES, with lowest prices, on application. WHITE GOODS! WHiTE GOODS! One of the Largest and Most Complete Lines, as well a3 the CHEAP EST FOR QUALITY OF GOODS, ever before oil-red in thia City. Plain, Checked, Plaid and S riped NAINSOOK ; VICTORIA LAWNS, in Plain, Checked and Striped ; INDIA LINENS, French MULLS and NAINSOOKS; . WIDE LACE GOODS for 0?er Snits, Sleeves, &c ; Plain and Dotted SWISSES, TARLATANS, BIAS TUCKINGS, &c ; 5.000 yards COLORED LAWNS, from ~>c per yd. np; Plain, Checked, Striped and Plaid CHAMBRAYS, SEERSUCKERS and GINGHAMS-endless variety lo select from. jPARASOLS ! PARASOLS ! . ^^Jora mencing ia prijee at 20cts., up t<|,$1000 each. Embroideries, ?dgm^ ta. ins?rimgs, In Jaconets, Mull and Nainsooks, suitable for trimming white good*-1 and pretty patterns. Ribbons in aBi widths ?Bid shades. G-LOVES? Black and Colored LISLE FRAME GLOVES, SILK LACE MITTS, SICILIAN LISLE JERSEYS, in colored and black, TAFFETTA JERSEYS, LISLE THREAD, &c, in all the new Spring Shades. KID GLOVES in Buttons, Hooks and Mousquetaires. Jin Extraordinary Large Stock of COTTONADES and CASSIM ERES at Rock bottom price?; Bleached, Hall-Bleached and Turkey Rr.l DAMASKS, at l^wer prices than ever; Also,'DOYLIES, NAPKINS, TOWELS. CRCHES, &c. Also, complete stock of SHEETING3, Sil I RU "GS, TICKS, WHITE QUILTS, &c. Men's UNLAUNDRIED DRESS SHIRTS, the best fitting Shirt made, vf ry best material, at G5c, 75-J and $1 00. Geuts' FURNISHING GOODS, latest styles, in COLLARS, TIES. SCARFS, &c. Thousands of Dozens of the Best and Cbrapest Fancy, New St-le. Regu lar Made HOSE for Ladies and Misses-positive bargains. Thousands of dozens Ladies', Misses' and Children's FANCY HOSE, from 10 cents up to the finest-fresh stock. Hand-made and Woven CORSETS, 50:', 7f?c, SI 00, up to the finest. Ladies'and Gents' PLAIN WHITE ar?d FANCY COLORED BOR DERED HANDKERCHIEFS, from .Oe un. Ladies' DUSTERS in Battiste, Linen and Mohair, hom ?1 00 up. HOOP SKIRTS, 20 to 75 cts. BUSTLES. JAB. W. TUHLEY5 April 8,1834 A UGUSTA, ?A SUMMER COMF T 712 BROAD St, AUGUSTA, GA. Fowler's Patent Fly Fans, The Champion FJy Trap The Farmers "Rapid" Cream Freezer, Water Filters and Coolers, Wire Dish Covers. (Round and Oval), Mason's Improved Fruit Jars, Jelly Tumblers. IMMENSE LINE OF CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, sn i HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, .fill at Guarantied Lowest Prices. Augusta, Ga, Apr. 23, 1833-ru-'? Under Central Hotel, Augusta, Ga., Hus Just Opened lliu Most Magnificent Sloe): of SPRING MILLINERY GOODS, Hats, Bonnets, Velvets, Satins, Ribbons, Laces, Feathers, Flowers. Jewelry, &c, and Novelties of Everything in her Line, Ever Shown in Augusta. }g&- The ladles of Kdgolleld County are cordially invited to call and see for them selves, when in the citv. ISO- HATS and BONNETS TRTMM KD TO ORDER, and In the latest stylo. April Bj I8S4.--1K .MM i II nm mun M IIBJIMI II ~ ?BBM-tl For Senator. At the request of friends, I have con sented to be a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, and I do hereby pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election, and to support the nominees of the Democratic party. - May 0. JAMES CALLISON. Thc friends and supporters of the Hon. W. J. TALBERT, pointing with pride to his record during his four years ser vice in the Lower House, believing him to be truly *a people's man, a bold and fearless"- defender of their rights, an- - nounce him as a candidate for a seat in the Senate at the ensuing election, and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic nomination. Apr. 8. NINTH REOIMENT. The friends ot Dr. W. H. TIMMER M AN hereby announce him as a candi dato for Senator from Edgefield County at tho next election, subject to tho nomi nation of thc Democratic party. April 2, '84. For Hie House of Repre sentatives. We aro authorized to announce LEY)'' IS P. JONES as a candidate for election to the House of Representatives of the Goneral Assembly of the Stato from Edgefield County, and to pledge him to abide tho result of the primary election and to support the nominees of the Dem ocratic party. The friends of O. F. CHEATHAM, Esq., preseut his name to the voters of Edgefield County as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary elections. May 6. FRIENDS. Many iriends of Col. W. H. FOLK re spectfully nominate him as a member of the Legislature (rom Edgelield County in the ensuing general election tod pledge him to abide tho result of the primary election. Apr. 29. Many Friends of WM. J. READY, Esq., haviug high faith in his wisdom, ?intelligence, patriotism and public spir it, respectfully nominate bim as a candi date for the Legislature in the ensuing election, pledging bim at the same time to abide by the result of the primary election. For Sherill: The friends of Capt. W. WOOD HOL STON respectfully nominate him asa candidate for the office of Sheriff in the ensuing election, pledging bim at the same time to abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. May 13. FRIENDS. Thc friends of JAMES EIDSON an nounce bim a candidato for Sheriff and pledge him to abide the result and sup port tho nominees ot the Democratic party of Edgefield County. The friends of Maj. R. S. ANDERSON (our " DICK") respectfully nominate him as a candidate for Sheriff of Edgefield County at the ensuing election, pledging him to abide the result of the Democrat ic primary election. Foi* Clerk of the Court. It gives pleasure to the many friends of B. F. LOVELACE to announce him as a candidate for Clerk of the Court, subject to all the requirements of the Democratic party. He is a poor man, with a large family, and competent in every way to fill the office. . The friends of Capt. JAMES C. WIL LI AMS present his name to tho voters uf Edgefield County for the office of Clerk. He will abide the result of the primaries and support the nominees of yr.''? the part}'. r^aTfjflm MANY FRIENDS OLSON respectfully -present his. as a candidate for the office nf Clerk. April 8. MANY FRIENDS.^ For Probate Judge. I am a candidate for re-election to the Probate Judge's office, subject to the Democratic nomination. May 0. W. F. ROATH. For School Commissioner. I nm a candidate for re-election to the office of School Commissioner of Edge field County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. April 8. G. W. LOTT. For County Commissioner The frieuds of Col. S. C. STROM re spectfully present his name for County Commissioner, and pledge him to abide the result of tho primaries. May G. FRIENDS. Many ii ?end? of TILLMAN HAR LING present nim to the Democratic voters of Edenfield a? a candidate for County Commissioner. They pledge him to abide the result of the primary elec tion and to support the nominees of the Democratic party. Through the solicitation of friends, I herewith respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re election as County Commissioner of Edgeiield County, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election and to support the nomi nees of ihe Democratic party. May (J. WM. E. DOBEY. Many friends of WILSON M. COR LEY, present his name to the voters of Edgeiield County as a candidate for the ?fficeof County Commissioner and pledge bim to abide tho result of the Primary. MANY FRIENDS. Apr. 22. For County Treasurer. The friends of J. G. ETHEREDGE recommend bim to the voters of Edge ?eld County as a candidate suitable for tbeofficeof County Treasurer, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election and to support the nominees of the Democratic party. Apr 20. FRIENDS. Professional Card. WE, the undersigned, have this day 1st January, 1S8-1,-formed a co partnership for the practice o' medicine in all its branches, and do herewith ten der our professional services to the citi zens of our vicinity, and to the public generally. W. D. JENNINGS. JR., RALPH G. TURNER. Old Wells. Edgeiield Co., S. C. Mar. 5. 1884.-13 "THE GREAT REMEDY -FOR CHILLS AND FEVERS ? Dr . Edward Barry's Malarial Anti dote for Chills and Fevers is now the most popular Remedy for all malarial Disease-*, sud is endorsed by many prominent gentlemen of Augusta and surrounding country. If your constitution is in anywise de bilitated, or you are a victim to Chills and Fevers, don't fail to try a bottle of DR. BARRY'S MALARIAL ANTIOOTE. IT WILL CURE. For sale by Apr. 22-20J D. R. DURISOE. BROOKER & MELLICH AM PK, Insurance Agents, Ridge Spring and Johnston. Aug. 20, 1883.