Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, June 12, 1884, Image 3
fobert?ser
tes. T. Bacon. Thos. J. Adams
EDITORS.
E? KEE8E? Corresponding Editor.
Edgefleld, 8. C., June 12, 1884.
Haine and Losan for President
2Jd vice-President.
The gompgtiUre bowlings and efrug
glings bf Che Rejrablicans a'fTinTcago
are over?sj?f Junes' G/ Blii?e? of
Maine, ia nominated as their candi
date for President of these United
State?) while, (?en..John A. Logan, of
Illinojrifui gym tm second place -up
on theticklt The"Plumed Knight,"
aa Blaine ia called, was elected on tbe
4th ballot^recemp^ ?54 votes, while
Arthur, the^ecdmHflaif *rttHhyracey
received bufc-207. Gen. Logan was
nominated by acclamation.
The-Convention assembled on Tut s
^ir^ day, and sat until Friday night.
A Negro Man as Temporary Chair
man.
The Convention- assembled at neon;
the orchestra played, '? God Save the
Queen," and, after a prayer by a
young-clergyman, Senator Sabin, the
Chairman of the National Commit t> e,
proposed. Powell Clayton of Arkansas
R3 temporary Chairman. Henry Ca
bot Lodge, of Massachusetts, prompt
ly nominated John'R. Lynch.'tht col*
o.-ede?-Congr?ss?nan from Missisb p
? pi. wAiJit^iflPfl^dj^cossipn^ follow, ed
as to the obligation upon the Convec
tion to.-accept th# Chairman select) d
by th$|Ni^ip?? ponynj^e: The S; ar
rorte* ^?fler?ntff of ibo" man frrm
Miine came ont strongly, but the
Convention slowly resolved itself into
two 8epafiW*p*ir*8{4he "Blaine .pLal
anz and the. delegates who feared to
?nab the National Committee and the
coalition of. the Arthur, Edmunds
aid Sherman delegates. The previ
O?S question- was called for, and when
the vote was taken Clayton was dc
feated-887 to 431 for John L. Lynch,
the negro.
Permanent Chairman.
The Committee appointed to select
a permanent ?iairman elected J^G.
Henderson, a? es Senator from Mis
souri. Tliis was consid?r?e? a victory
for Blaine's enemies, bat in the long
rundas proved v by the r?sultait had
The Nominees.
In onr humble opinion the Repub
licans Tiav? nominated iSeir ablfst if
not their strongest man. But men
are not alwsys voted for on the score
of their ability ; there are many other
considerations that arise to influence
voters and carry or loee an election.
We had all as well acknowledge in
advance that Blaine is a Btrong man,
a skillful manager, and a trained tac
tigian, and as such, make our prepara
tions to meet and vanquish him. It
is never good policy to underrate the
Btreogth or courage of an adversary.
It tb.rowB^o.8 off onr guard and ren
whrn it is too late to remedy it. Let
ns rather allow that Greek will meet
Greek, and that we have a foeman
worthy of oar steel.
It ?B already being said by many
that Blaine 'will be the easiest man
of all thftTbtt?b to beat. That may
or may not be. It will be well for
n3 if we find it so. Bat wa had bet
te* not calculate with too much cer
tain ty upon it. jj He will get no Dem
ocrate.- That is eure.- Bat he will be
about as apt to carry the solid vote
of his party as any of bis late oom
Petitors-Arthur, Edmunds or Sher
man. : - :
Fortjuaately, we Democrats have
ample time to 'survey the field, lay
our plans, and calculate the chances,
between-.this and, the .meeting of our
'tttfuma?lfomin?ting Convention on
advantage tc give the Bepublicans
the precedence ein time, as it affords
us a chance to act mere knowingly
and deliberately, and to take advan
tage of their blunders, If they should
beso unfortunate'as to make any.
We can have time to find their weak
points, and perhaps, by a timely nom
ination; and some aha rp practice and
skillful maneuvering, be able to cap
ture a discontented faction, or, per
haps? a -?verTn g %ai? It is all in
the future ; and the. game of politics
is one of the most capricious and un
certain of j4Bl ?thjirar ? ?f ?
We are not of thoee "w?o think that
Blaine will be more easy to beat than
any of hie late competitors. He is a
.man of mark, Of |>ra]in,, of most un
doubted abrHtyl and has astrong hold
upOU the faith, jnd ;jeoofidence,of his
party; arf^wV1V^kSt^h^?t? hiw
? aomination afi altog> ther as favorable
' 't^M^eTOocraric success'?s ?hatof some
one else of Jessr/orce and prominence
might have been', cal h? isfailyand
fairJ^in?he field, and our business
?r jsJo_ fiad a man that carries more
wssgkjbtittnUie does, and eau wiu in
an^jaatfljjsl |>eure "tte ' American
?le{-v ' "
for|^ogan^he is the man who
led'through Georgia with Sher
man. He is a blatant Republican
demagogue, and, if possible, hates
the South more intensely than Blaine,
have the ?sympathy of the
"*jy. ?Wbild Blain? is said
to have the biggest brain in the party,
1 Logan is said to have the biggest
moustache.
ii Min -f -i.^,, ;_
Decorated Wita Every Variety of
Infamy.
There was ??thir g inconsistent in
the nomination of Powell Clayton, of
Arkansas, to be presiding officer of
the Chicago Republican Convention.
Decorated with every variety of in
^a^tbJ^3Ec?gd froanju^ie du
ring some twenty years of assiduous
carnet bagging, he was a statesman
'i^rataalbice f?;?nsyrittfeb> for the
risky degree of candor and frankness
that it involved.-N. Y. Sun?
Mr. Seney is reported to have lost
so nearly everything that, after set
tling with his creditors he wont have
$10,000.
Samuel J. Tilden the .Hau.
_- ?' ?
From present indicatiou8? on eveiy
iMe, North, Eier, West and South, it
wocUl per m that Samuel J. Tilden", of
New York,"will In tha choice of the
Democracy at Chicago, next month,
for Pr?virent of the United States.
3ome how 01 other, Democratic peo
pie seem to have arri.ed at the con
zlneion that he is to be the winning
card-the Moses who is to lead us
out of our Republican bondage of
fcwenty.-fiv'j yearo. Mr. Tilden is old,
and his body is palsied, but be will
accept. His bead and mind, howev
Br, are in no wise palsied, and he
Sbill writes the finest and most forci
ble English we have perhaps ever
read.
All South Carolina however prefers
Bayard,' of Delaware, and we hope
our delegates to Chicago will be - dis
fcinctly instructed to vote for him jus1
as long as there is a ghost of a
chance of nominating him.
Evidently Anxious to See Them.
A?d to feed them and to pet them !
In the light of many chats we have
b-td lately, not only with gentlemen,
bat also with ladies, of almost all
sections of our county-and of many
l-tters and communica'ionH we have
received-we have changed our mind
in regard to the Ute Fruit Hill Reso
lutions restricting the political can
vass to four or six set meetings.
These Resolutions passed easily ; but
stilt it fs'cl ear'to" our minds that our
people, to the contrary notwithstand
ing, are anxious to see the candidates
early and often-to see them-to feed
them-to pet them. We do not think
we are mistaken. So, gentlemen of |
the race course, hold up your heads
and wade in !"
M Howdy, Howdy, How d'ye do,
How'syour wife, and how are you?"
Pi'eacbiug to Negroes.
. Are cur Baptist preachere-and
all others as for that-answering the
Rev. N. N. Burton in regard to his
admirable christian proposition of
last week ? Let them not Blight this
great matter of conscience and duty.
Republican Platform
Next week we will publieh, in full,
tb9 Republican platform recently
adopted at Chicago, Our readers can
preserve it for contrast with the Dem
ocratic platform which will be enun
ciated from the same place about the
12th July.
Let Ali Register.
Capt. L. Charlton, our efficient and
accommodating Supervisor of Regis
tration desires us io state that Regis
tration, willclo8e on the first Monday
in July. There are certain people
who should by no means in the world
fail to register. We multiply no fur
ther words on the subject. I'erluyn
sal I AB regards the renewal of cer
tificates, this can be done up to thirty
I naya before the gener? election.
Tbe Great Fire I ournament.
Tne outlook for the Firemens Tour
nament io Columbia next week is
very flittering indeed. It is now
certain that eome twenty-five com
panies and teams from other cities
and States will be present and par
ticipate. The round trip rates upon
the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta
and (the Columbia and Greenville
Railroads will be very cheap indeed
I There will be almost countless thom
ands of. people in Columbia during
this tournament-the 18r,h aud 19 h
-and amusements will be amply
provided /br all who attend. The
occasion will be one well worth pat
ronizing.
Tte London Times on Blaine.
- .
- LONDON, J'.ine 7.-In^ieading ar
tide discussing the results oT the
Chicago Convention the Times this
morning says : " Mr. Blaine's nomi
nation will be received with general
satisfaction. Not only has he been
the most popular candidate from the
outset', but he is beyond all question
the most conspicuous and respected
politician in the ranks of the Repub
lican p'<rty, which has done iteeii
honor by the nomination of so well
known and distinguished a man. If
the Democrats could makeup their
mind to a dtfinite and reasonable free
trade policy they wouid certainly se
cure more sympathy rn this side of
line Atlantic than has hitherto been
accorded them. Meantime we must
congratulate the Republicans on the
choice of a candidate eo eminently
puited as Mr. Blaine to represent and
uphold the dignity of the United
States."
The Times, Tbe Herald, aud Puck.
AH Opposed to Blaine.
;.Now we will have some fun. The
Times, the most influential Republi
can newspaper of New York, has de
clared that it would not support
Blaine if he was nominated. Puck,
the comic newspaper which has be
come a formidable power because of
its incisive cartoons, has been parad
ing Blaine as the tattooed man, tat
tooed with fraud and folly, for weeke,
and presumably will continue to do
so.. The " business men" of New
York city have been the supporters
of Arthur and the foes of Blaine.
Blaine's personal character is notori
ouely bad, and his spirited foreign
policy exceedingly distasteful to the
timid representatives of capital who
dread nothing so much as war. The
New York .Herald will probably en
list vigorously in the fight against
bim, as it was an Arthur organ and has
denounced" Blaine as a iiar and a per
pon of general disreput .- Greenville
News.
Chief Justice Simpson went up to
Laurens yesterday, and Associate
Justice Mciver is in Cheraw and As
Rociate Justice McGowan in Abbe
ville. They are not resting, but mak
ing np their opinions in the numerous
cases which they heard at the April
term ci the Supreme Court.-Regis
ter.
Three pounds of copperas for
twenty five cents, and ei. ht or ten
g dione of water to the pound, is a
good and cheap disinfectant-enough
to last, one family nearly all Summer.
\ skcich of the Presidential Ca
date's Career?
'- .
James Gillespie Blaine, the Re
lican candidate for President ol
United States, was born in Wash
ton County, Pennsylvanie, in ]
and was graduated (rom Waehin
College at th? age of 17. I
graduating he taught school f
time in Pennsylvania and Kentu
wrote for the presB and studied
In 1S53 Mr. Blaine we^it to M
where he edited the Portland At
tiscr and Kennebec Journal. I
1858 to 1862 be was a member ol
State Legislature, serving for
years as Speaker of the House,
most from the day that he aeeu
charge of the Kennebec Journc
had great influence in the pol
and policy of Maine. At 25 y
of age he was a leading power in
councils of the Republican pi
and before he was 29 he was ch
chairman of the State Executive C
mittee, a position which he has
ever since.
In 1862 Mr. Blaine was elfcte
Congress and was re elected, fi
term to term, until 1870 when
was appointed Senator to fill a va
cy. Mr. Blaine always commac
the attention of the House, and
three terms was the Speaker. It
been said that no man since Cl
time presided with 60 absolut
knowledge of the rules of the Ho
In the Seriate he took a promit
part in debate, and was recogni
m a leader, but his career there
cut short by bis appointment as !
retary of Si ate, under President (
field.
AA Secretary of SUte Mr. Bli
wan vigorous and bold, but far f
discreet. The e ia no knowing w
trouble would have ensued hac
remained in nffico. Thoughtful t
breathed more freely when hie resif
tion was accepted by President Art
and he was succeeded by Mr. ]
Unghuysen, who treats the countr
no sut prises and has no taste
political pvrottcbnice.
Mr. Blaine is a warm-hearted, ?
erous man, withpleaent manners,
the happy faculty of making frie
wherever he goes. His followers
brimfull of enthusiasm and have
plicit confidence in their leadei
News and Courier.
Roswell P. Flower, of New l o
Congressman Shelley, of Alaba
thinks Rcs well P. Flower is the i
whom the Democrats ought to nc
nate forlhe Presidency. He belie
that Mr. Flower could unite
Democratic , factions in tho State
New York and achieve success
that State, which is necessary to
election ol' a Democratic Prend?
He says that Mr. Flower's instit
a.-e good, and that his chara?
would commend him to the supp
ol the business interests of the co
try generally Geoeral Shelley thi
Flower would receive a cordial s
port in the Southern States, as v
as in New York and New Eogla
Gen. Shelley is opt ?se 1 to tariff f
talion.
The Free Bridge at Chappell
There nov; seems to be no longer ?
doubt on the subject of re buildi
and continuing the town ol Ch
pells, at the old spot. To judge fi
the fabulous prices paid for town 1
at the recent sale, one must inevi
bly conclude that the people are
thusiast ?cally in earneet. In
meantime the subject o? a free bric
acif?ss the Saluda at that point, the
by bringing a large portiou of Ed
field near to their market, is be
pressed and agitated with the ca
earnestness, which means success
the undertaking. Mr. Smith,
owner of the ferry, has already in,
it a free ferry, and offers to give
ferry if a bridge can be built. rJ
ferry is worth about $1,000. A cc
mittee waa before the County Cc
missioners of this county laet Tu
day, asking aid from the county,
similar committee visited the Cour
Commissioners o! Eogefield. Abc
all the County Commissioners can i
is to recommend the L?gislature
pass HU act, giving them power to f
t ropriate a certain Bum out of I
surplus they may have ia the tre
nry, after paying the expenses of t
current years. It is now suppos
that they will have a sufficient arnot
ot ?urplu? funds to aid right han
somely in both the building of t
bridge at Chappell'e and the one
Bouknight's. We hepe the Coun
Commissioners of Edgefield will lo<
favorably upon these Jree bridge pi
jecto, for their constiaction will be
very great benefit to a large portii
of Edgefield county. The citizei s i
both Bides of the river at Chappel
will aid largely in the building of tl
bridge at that point-by private su
Pcriptions. We wish the uudertakir
auuudant success. We want to see
large and thriving town grow up
Chappell's. It is a good business ce
tre, having a large anci rich surroun
ing country li om which to draw.
Ncwbei ry Neus.
" W oioau's H ork for Woman.'
Dear Bro. Weber: That prejudi
against iemalt-s speaking in publ
that has existed from the olden tim
still existB to agrsater or less e'xten
And in our quiet section of counti
it, had a revival not long since,
brother of a different denominatic
in a certain town saw fit to put fort
his hand and touch a iood work tb?
had been begun by a lecture from
lady, and did more harm probabl
than he intended. And as a matt?
of course, secured a followiog. H
was fighting aggression in the interei
of right and reform. Our imm?diat
community sympathized with him t
a considerable extent. But Siste
Wightman came, and because it ws
thought best, she wae insisted upo
to occupy the altar as speaker helor
a mixed audience at eleven o'cloc
on Sunday. Very reluctantly sh
did so, and talked beautifully am
plainly on her favorite theme, an
" woman's wotk for woman" recc-ivei
a fiesh impetus. The ladies: wer
charmed, pleaeed and greatly bene
fited. The men, the sit on y er minde*
sex listened with patience, and wer
edified: and doubtless all felt ashame*
that a woman kuew so much tnor
about missions, the greatest ww:k of ou
day, than they did. And !'.!! agreec
that it was a good talk-just wha
we needed. But some who have ni
regard for what Paul says about th<
performance of duty and abstinenci
from sin, quote him vigorously anc
with a great deal of leeliog mixer
with holy horror, saying, " Paul sayi
women must not speak in public,'
etc. I wish she could come agair
and stay longer and talk more to ???<.;
and women. W P. MEADORS,
iii Christian Advocate.
Cojccsbury, May 13.
Some Peento peaches have recently
been sold in Savannah at the rate of
$34 per bushel. The newspaper boys
didn't buy them.
For J,he Advertiser.
Inti resting Aiken News,
AIKSN.S C, Juno 6,1884
EDITORS ADV?BTISER: /ikeuhie
settled to her usual summer dnUiuef.
Every one seems to be taking a rt Et,
except the candidates and the farm- <.
ers.. But, in town, trade is at a stag- -
nation. The monied visitor has de
parted, and now the little business
done is to be squared up "when trie
crop is made." The exceptionally
cool weather of the last few w?eks_^
has benefited us in keeping back the "
Northerners; bot it has also kept J
back the cotton crop to our detr?-~
ment. A poor rule that does .not I
work both ways! Cotton looks bad-"]
ly, and many complain of bad stands.
Abundant rains are giving us good
gardene, making the corn grow, and
supplying us with grass. Oats and
wheat are being harvested. The yield
in both is short of full crops. Fruit |
so lar promises well for a good sup
ply, and our shippers are already re
alizing profits. Choice fruit is ship
ped directly North, while the inferior^
Btock is sent to Charleston. The lat?
ter is the best market for average orJ
miscellaneous shipments. The pioM
duce dealers there assort the fruit,
ship the best North and sell out the
balance to retailers and hucksteiB.
One of our farmers makes a gocd
thing of his asparagus, every seascn.
shipping North. He has gone into a
new venture, the Niagara grape. A
company furnishes the vines, he cul
tivai 8 them, not being allowed to
propagate (rom them, he sells tie
fruit and divides the profits. This
holde good for five years when tie
vines become his property. The^
grape originated in western New-,
York, is a white variety similar to
the malaga and is to come in compe-'
titi on with the latter. Some fonr
hundred odd vines are planted to the
acre, and in full bearing will furnish
from fifty to sixty pounds of fruit.
Li6t season in its native region it j
brought twenty-five cents a pouLd,
while other grapes sold from ten to
fifteen cents. There's money, but also
a monopoly, in it, as one grower has
a C?itain amount of territory around
him into which no rival producer can
plant a vineyard. The melon crop
bids fair to be. a bountiful one. It]
will bea blessing to the aforetaid
candidates, as they will "set 'em up"
for the crowd at the barbecues after
" laying by" time. One of the fra
ternity told me recently that his aim
waffgetting to be of Sullivanic devel
opment and his palms corny from the
constant diurnal "shaking" with the
dear people. This reminds me of the
band-shaking last Court here of four
ex sheriffs of your County, Mosers.
Jones, Spires, Bolea and Gaston, who
met on our streets.
Mts. Chapin tin temperance advo
cate for South Caroliua of the W. C.
T. U., was here last week and formecT
a Union, after an interesting and
earnest address to a full audience at
the Baptist Church/ Tbe Union-^IB
find this a tough town to deal with,
yet the whiskey eellers are uneasy.
One affected tb laugh away all fear,
when another who had rnov?d in from
a dry town said, "Ob, my friend,just
gt-t those women started here, and
we'll have to move sgain." The col
ored people have a large temp?r?t ce
society here and a few weeks ago kid
the corner-stone of a new hail socn
to be built. Amorg other buildings
going up in the town are three large
brick stores, the property of the Hon.
O. W. Croft. These will add gnttly
to the storage and looks of our busi
ness street.
A building and loan aeecciation,
inaugurated a thcrt time tince ie in
successful operation, and much bent fit
to individuals and the town will ce
crue from its working.
Aiken boasts of a colored baiBer,
Wm. Cormic, who remembers as a
boy to have seeD Gen. LaFayette when
he visited America the last time. He
has had the honor of shaving many
illustrious men, among them, Web
ster, Clay, Calhoun, McDufEe, Brocks,
Butler, Wigfall and others. The old
man is in good preservation, uses to
bacco, but Ulorigs to the temperance
society.
Fishing frolics ^nd the Schuelzen
balls are our only excitements now
in a social way. DOTS,
For the Advertiser.
A Candidate Practicing Speaking
at the Plow.
Dear Advertise)- : Justa little space
if you please as the merry month of
June has come again, in the Priman
year, we are somewhat surprised that
we have not heard of a single picnic
th 13 season. Our Candidates are lot gi
ing lc display their oratory ; our boy j
and girls are looking forward witl
much pleasure ; and, beyond a doubt
we are all anxious to faste once inorpj
some "good old barbecued bash," and
to prove that we want it, let's go tri
work and get up a big barbecue-gej
together and have a big time in gem
eral. We have plenty of such niel
ovely spots, so many sparklinj
springs, of pure cold water, in dea]|
old Edgefield, that we must hon
them with our presence. Old peopl^
o get them up for us! We will fe^
under lifelong obligations to yoe
ust introduce the subject and we wil
.wry into effect your pUus. Wt
ive stayed at home so long, the;
winter and spring months, and v
are anxious to get ont of this dd
monotony to meer, L .r "sweet bearii
by the sparkling brooks and the
clad hills. We want to hear the voit
of the candidate, familiar as it is, il
sounding through the forest., echo rt |
peating in thunder tones the fl Atter
and praise.
Candidates, you had better spi
up. There is a candidate somswhej
in the county who is practicingspeaj
ing while plowing: I hapf ened i
be passing that way, when I saw bj
stop and make a gesture. That|
.
why I am interested eo much A OI t
t e picnics, &c. Ifthty' are deter
mined to ppeak. Int them' speak to
morp intf-lli?Jr'r.r, H nj mala. If we do
not give you aa much attention, we
Can bei.t the mule cheering.
_ Crops B'iii look encouraging; The
harvest is nearly ended-whereof we
are glad. Cotton is looking well, in
Bpite of the c ol weather which has
prevailed for the last few days. Dr.
?. F. Strother of Batesburg has un
doubtedly the finest cotton of the
isason, although he is not an Edge
Seid J au, but yet we claim him.
* Our friend, Capt. Jack Bates, can
positively stump any man in Carolina
raising German Carp. He has four]
good, well constructed ponds, and all
Well stocked. He certainly under
stands the business thoroughly, and
has given it a great deal of thought.
Lzo.
Batesburg, S.C , June 5,1884.
? For the Advertiser
Commencement or Leesville High
School.
^""MESSRS EDITORS: I bad the pleas
tire of attending the commencement
exercises of the Leesville High School
On the first and second days of the
present month ; and desire to give
your readers a brief account of some
?of the pleasant things I saw, heaid,
^nd experienced.
** The opening, or commencement,
??rmon was preached by that old
ftgterar, and able Minister, the Rev.
A. M. Chreitzberg, of the South Car
olina Conference. His subject was
the triumphs of faith, as embodieJ in
the good old word victory. He gave
evidence of belonging to the Church
[miUtaut, and of being familiir with
that good old woid which has been so
-often repeated hy dying, as well as
jubilant lips : Victory, VICTORY, VIC
.TORY ! The audience was large and
enjoyed the sermon greatly.
_j^In the afternoon, the Children and
young people had " Hue upon line'1
Ty the writer, and several other cler
ical gentlemen. The representatives
of John the Baptist and John the
'Methodist harmonized completely in
that service, as it was not a question
of much or little waler, but of the
necessity of traiuing children in the
.right way. In the evening wa ad
journed to the Baptist Church, and
heard an impressive sermon from the
Jjev. Mr. Burton. We considered
the day as one to bs remembered by
ail who were present. It was a sue.
cassini and delightful beginning of
th3 comoancament. The examina
tions on Monday were of a very in
eating character, and sho ved dili
gence on the part of the students and
carefulness and capacity on the part
ot the teachers.
/The reading of compositions on
Monday evening by the young ladies,
d the sweet strains ol music in the
srvals, ndded to their giacefulnees
1 beauty (it was their hour exclu
ely) were enough to make younger
crassy, a^d did .sLir up the slug
h blood of the graybeards (and
here Were many of them) in the
?rge audience. Eleven o'clock found
.the listeners, and the readers, in al
aost a 6tate of wild excitement. No
\piy feit like goiLg home. It was a
delightful occasion aud a grand sue
jas.?.
i The writer left on Tuesday morn
hg, a?d does net d-^ubt. that the ex.
jrcises of that d*y and evening were
i suitable conoid-ion lo so fine a
finning.
J The Academy is under the Super
?ntendar.ee ot the Rev. Emory J.
atson. amember of the South Caro
?ina Conference-a fine scholar, and
un experienced teacher. He ia ably
ieconded by a competent corps of as
[iisLantH, and the prospects of enlarg
ed ?-uccess aie very encouraging. I
had almost forgotten to say that the
Behool ij called the " Leesville Evy
tish and Classical Jnslitute." It is
under 'he control of the followiug
named Board of Trustees. .Messrs.
Daniel Mitchell, J. P. Hardy, J P.
Bodie, S. R. Crouch, John J.
Shealy, Rev. Joab Edward*, Capt
A. P. West, Capt. John Abel,
Capt. J. S D -rrick, John W. Spann,
Heaiy A. Spann, B. C. W. Matthews
and A. S. Bouknicbt. The names of
these gentlemen will be a sufficient
ptssrort to popular favor and confi
dence. They are among the wealth
iest and mest intelligent citizens of
Lexington Couoty.
Leesville is one of the most beauti
ful and healthful o? our Railroad
ftiwns, and ii rapidly increasing in
?wealth and importance. We can safe
(ly recommend the " Leesville Insti
tute" to the coiifidecce and pafronaee
of the public. Truly, &c,
SAMUEL LEARD.
P. S.-105 students are reported
as belonging to the school. They
come from six Counties, Abbeville,
Spartanburg, Marion, Newberry, Edge
field and Lexington. S. L.
W. W. BUTLER,
Attorne v"at-Ij a w,
EdgeGeld C. H., 8. C.
Poultry Powder!
USED in all disoases incident to
Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys,
Ac, and a speedy remedy for Cholera in
Fowls, Gape in young chickens, Ac.
Prien 20 cents.
June 10. D. R. DURISOE.
?urseiy Powder!
ASUPERIOR ai tide. Price 15 cts.
For salo by
June 10. D. R. DURISOK.
Blackberry Cordial.
FOR Diarrhn-a, Dysentery, Cholera
Infantum, <kc. It acts as an astrin
gent, without producing costiveness, and
i* pleasantly spiced. In 25 and 50 couts
hottlos.
Juuo 10. D. R. DURISOE.
Warning Against Hiring.
ALL persons aro hereby warned, un
der the penalty of tho law, against
giving employment to the following par
ties: Jones Lagroou, John Payne and
Josie Brooks, a l colored, who are under
contract willi me for this year, and have
run away without due cause.
j. K. DEVORE,
June 2, '84.-21] Vernon P. O , S. C
Is Now Offering to the Public a New and
Elegant Stock of First-Class Dry
(roods, at Matchless Prices.
IN DRESS GOODS
1 have the LATEST and CHOICEST NOVELTIES for the SPRING
TRADE, such as:
Nure Veilings, Albatross Cloths, Camel's Hair Suitings, Debaiges, Bro
caded Alpacas, Manchester Serges, in all the new, choice Spring shades.
French Grays, Slates, Pear), Cream, Tan?, Pinks, Electric Blue, Lilac,
Golden Brown, ?c., at prices that will suit the tiroes and defy competition.
The NEWEST SHADES of PLA IM SILKS and SATINS-also
STRIPED, POLKA and EMBOSSED SATINS.
CASHMERES at 12? eta. and up, in black and colors. Also a com
plete line of our R. D. CASHMERES, iu black and color?. Former cus
tomers of the house can always depend upon finding with tn complete as
sortments of thia deservedly popular brand of CASHMERES, in blacks and
the newest colors, and we are able to GUARANTEE the former standard of
regularity in weave and the superiority in dye and finish. We should be
glad to send SAMPLES of these CASHMERES, with lowest prices, on applicat ion.
WHITE GOODS! WHITE GOODS!
One of the Largest and Most Cornnlcte Liues, as well as the CHEAP
EST FOR QUALITY OF GOODS, ever before offered in this City.
Plain, Checked, Plaid aud S" riped NAINSOOK ;
VICTORIA LAWNS; in Plain, Checked *nd Striped ;
INDIA LINENS, French MULLS and NAINSOOKS;
WIDE LACE GOODS for Over Suite, Sleeves, &c ;
Plain and Dotted SWISSES. TARLATANS, BIAS TUCKINGS, ?e.;
5,000 yards COLORED LAWNS, from 5c ppr yd. up;
Plain, Checked, Striped and Plaid CHAMBRAYS, SEERSUCKERS
and GINGHAMS-endless variety to select from.
PARASOLS ! PARASOLS !
Commencing in price ai L'5cts., up to -$10 00 each.
Embroideries, Edgings and Inserting",
In Jaconets, Mull and Nainsooks, suitable for trimming white goods-new
and pretty patterns.
Ribbon? in all widths and shades.
GLOVES!
B'ack 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 Button.-;, Hook* and Mousquetaires.
Jin Extraordin?r]! Large Stork of
COTTONADES and CASSIM F-RES at Rick bottom prie*;;
Bleached, Half Bleached and Turkey Red DAMASKS, ut lower prices
than ever;
Also, DOYLIES, NAPKINS, TOWELS, CRASHES,
Also, c .uplete stock of SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, TICKS, WHITE
QUILTS, U.
Mer. * UNLAUNDRIED DRESS SHIRTS, thc best fitting Shirt made,
vt ry best material, at 65c. lb-: and $1 00.
Gents" FURNISHING GOODS, latest styles, in COLLARS, TIES,
SCARFS, &c.
Thousands of DJZOIISO? the Best and Cheapest Fancy, New Style, Regu
lar Made HOSE for Lidies and Misses-positive bargains.
Thousands of dozens Ladies', Mines' and Children's FANCY HOSE,
from 10 cents up to the finest-fresh stock.
Hand-made and Woven CORSETS, 50:, 75?, SI 00, up to the finest.
Ladies and Gents' PLAIN WHITE and FANCY COLORED BOR
DERED HANDKERCHIEFS, from 5c un.
Ladies' DUSTERS ir. Batliste, Lineu and Mohair, from $i 00 up.
HOOP SKIRTS, 25 to 75 cts. BUSTLES.
JAB. W. TURLEY,
J April 8, 1884. . A Utii/STA, GA.
r - - _ J ? _v
liss NELLIE HUGILL,
Under Central Hotel, Augusta, Ga.,
Has Just Opened the .Most Magnificent Stool: 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,
IBS' The ladies of Edgefield Comity arocordhdly invited to call and see for them
selves, when in thecitv.
JB0~ HATS and BONNETS TRIMMED TO ORDER, and in the latest style.
April 8, 1S84.-18
J. M. ANDERSON. F. LOVE FULL EB.
ANDERSON & Fl?,
Successors to J. M. Anderson,
COTTON FACTORS
-AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
-AT THE -
Old Stand of R. A. Fleming,
903 REYNOLDS ST.,
AUGUSTA, GA.
We desire to call the attention of tho
farmers of Edgefield County to Lue fact
that we ate fully prepared to sell OATS,
WHEAT, WOOL and HIDES on Com
mission.
We have ample storage room ; <:a:i fur
nish Sacks and Advance on consign
ments in store.
From present prospects lt seems like
very favorable prices may be realized.
Write to us for terms, ?rc ; wo will
cheerfully respond, und furnish (isola
tions when desire !.
Soliciting your Consignments, we are,
Yours truly,
ANDKKSON & FULLKR.
June 3, 13S4.
Jas. M. CoM)J;
OPENIIV?
Al Silin
GOODS.
Beautiful Muslins, Lawns.
Cambric, India Linen,
Seersuckers, Chambrays,
Handsome Dress Goods, j <
Satins, Silks, Parasols.
Rich and Elegant Laces, Gloves,
Hosiery in great variety,
Hamburgs, Everlasting Trimmings,
New Designs in Ladies' Neck Wenr.
Headquarters fer Fine Shoes !
Gents' Furnishing Goods,
Straw Hats and Children's Suits ,
Special drive in Ladies' Slippers.
For CASFI I will duplicate any
bill from any market. Close cash buy
eys are specially invited to criticise wy
prices.
Immense Stock of
CLOTHING!
My business in this line is especially
good, because I sell on close margin.
Headquarters for Shoes
J. M. COBB.
Apr. 29, 1884.
BMIi'S GROOM
HAS been removed tn the corner late
ly occupied by the Post Office,
where lie will be glad to soe his friends
und customers. His stock of
-AND
nm GROCERIES
will as Usual 1)0 kept FULL and FRESH
and all tho
DELICACIES
in the GROCERY LINE will bo found
?ii his t*lahlishment. Also
PLANTATION TOOLS
lt tho lu v. est market price.
Genuine Virginia Leuf CHEWING
TOBACCO-all grades.
SEAL OP N. 0. SMOKING TOBACCO
pronounced by smokers the best in uso.
THE KO VAL CIGAR
.weis all Five Center? in the market.
A nico assortment of
PATENT BOTTOMED TINWARE,
CROCKERY and GLASSWARE,
STATIONERY, ETC, just opened.
One Spoon a -?' Royal Baking Pow
loVs, Kerosene Ol! ani CANNED Goods
n variety always in stock.
COM E TO TIIE CORNER.
H'. ll. EKIXSON. A'gt.
FcL. 10, ISSI.-40_
XIII-: SOUTH CAROLINA PENI
: KN l l A IO HOOT and SHOE FAC
rOKV has now boen in successful ope
atiou three j'ears, and in that time bas
?cured an enviable reputation for the
Wake-up and Quality of its goods. Deal
;rs throughout the country who were
>rejudi< rd iu favor of other makes, are
low only too gl d to replace th? ir old
li cks with the products of this Factory,
iud orders aro daily received from all
cctions of the State, and numberless in
[Uiries for "sample Hues" from which
o select ?in order. Tho reputation of
hose goods for "durability" stands un
ivailed. One dealer writes: "I shall
lever sell any but Penitentiary Shoes;
hero is more money in thom than in
nyilil.:g that I havo ever handled."
Another says: "The case of 'stitch*
towns' shipped me on Tuesday have
?ono like 'hot cakes;" send me two
norn cases."
Another, buying bis first bill, writes:
'Goods received, open UR splendidly,
m confident of a 'big run' on them."
These aro but a few of the many letters
>eing constantly received. Ask your
onntry merchant for SOUTH CAROLINA
'eniteiitiary Shoes. Take those of NO
TitKR Penitentiary. All of our goods
re stamped on the bottom : A. C, Dm
:RT, Columbia, S. O.
Salesrooms : "60 King St., Charleston,
LC; 710 Broad St., Augusta, G.; and
lolumhiu, S. C.
Juno H, 1883.
XOT?C?TOD?BTORS7
A LL parties indebted to the JJONAN
?JL ZA SALOON, formerly kept by T.
V. Condon, either by note or account for
/ines, Whiskies, Champagnes, Lager
eer, Cigars, Tobaccos, ?te, are hereby
ot i ii ed that said accounts eau be found
t PENN'S DiiUG STORE. Parties so
ulebtod will please como forward and
tile.
For Senator.
At the request of friends, I have con
sented to be a candidate for re-flection
to the State Senate, and I do hereby
pledge myself tn abide the result of the
primary election, and to support the
nominees of the Democratic party.
May 6. JAMES CALLISON.
The 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 bim
to be truly ja. people's man, a bold and
fearless defender of their rights, an
nounce him as a candidate foraseatin
the Senate at the ensuing election, pnd
pledge bim to abide by the result of the
Democratic nomination.
Apr. 8. NINTH REOIMKKT.
The friends ot Dr. W. H. TIM MER
MAN hereby announce him as a candi
date for Senator from Edgefield County
at the next election, subject to the nomi
nation of the Democratic party.
April 2, '84.
For Hie Mouse of Repre
sentatives.
The friends of N. W. BROOKER, Esq.,
nominate him as a Candidate for the
House of Representatives from Edgefield
County, in the ensuing general election,
and pledge him to support the nominees
of the Democratic party.
The friends of Capt. J. H BROOKS
present his name to the voters of the
county as a candidate for the House of
Representatives and pledge him to abide
the result of the primary election.
MANY FRIENDS.
Wc arc authorized to announce LEW
IS P. JONES as a candidate for election
to the House of Representatives of the
General Assembly of the Sute from
Edgefield County, and to pledge him to
abide the result of the primary election
and to support the nominees of the Dem
ocratic party.
The friends of 0. F. CHEATHAM,
Esq., present his name to the voters of
^deefeld County as a candidate for the
uuj^e of Representatives, and pledge
him to abide tho result of the primary
elections.
May (i. FRIENDS.
Many friends of Cob W. H. FOLK re
spectfully nominate him as a member of
the Legislature from Edgefield County
in the ensuing general election and
pledge him to abide the result of the.
primary election.
Apr. 29.
Many Friends of WM. J. READY,
Esq., having high faith in his wisdom,
intelligence, patriotism and public spir
it, respectfully nominate him as a candi
date for the Legislature in the ensuing
election, pledging him at the same time
to abide by the result of the primary
election.
~For Sheriff*.
The friends of W. H. OTJZTS respect
fully nominate him for. ro. election as
Sheriff of Edgefield County-he pledg
ing himself to abide the result of tho
primary election and to support the
nominees of the Democratic party.
MANY FRIENDS.
The friends of Capt. W. WOOD HOL
STON respectfully nominate him as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff in the
ensuing election, pledging bim at the
game time to abide by the result of the
Democratic primary election.
May 13. ? FRIENDS.
Tho friends of JAMES EIDSON an
nounce him a candidate for Sheriff and
pledge him to abide the result and sup
port the nominees of the Democratic
party of Edgefield County.
The friends or Maj. R. 8. XN'DERSON'
(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.
For 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 A MS present his name to the voters
of Edgefield County for the office of
Clerk. He will abide the result of tbe
primaries and support the nominees of
the party.
MANY FRIENDS.
The many friends of Gen. B. E. NICH
OLSON respectfully present his name
as a candidate for the office of 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 6. W. F. ROATH;
For School Commissioner.
I am 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
Tbe friends of Maj. LEVI LYBRAND
respectfully present his name for the of
fice of County Commissioner.
MANY FKHCND?*.
The friends of Captain HENRY B.
G ALLMAN, nominate him asa candi
date for County Commissioner of Edge
field County, subject to tho nomination
of tile Democratic party..
The friends of J. C. H. RAUCH re
spectfully present his name for County
Commissioner of Edgefield at the ensu
ing general election, pledging him to
abide the result of the primary election,
and to support the nominees of the Dem
ocratic party.
The friends of Col. S. C. STROM re
spectfully present his name for County
Commissioner, and pledge him to abide
the result of the primaries.
May 6. FRIENDS.
Many friends of TILLMAN HAR
LING present bim to the Democratic
voters of Edgefield ?- a candidate for
County Commission- Theypledgehim
to abide the result of \e primary elec
tion and to support the nominees of the
Democratic party.
Through the solicitation of friends, I
her- /ith respectfully announce myself
as a candidate for re-election as County
Commissioner of Edgefield County, and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary election and to support the nomi
nees of the Democratic party.
May 6. WM. E. DOBKY.
Many friends of WILSON M. C0i?-.
LEY, present bis name to the voters of
Edgefield County as a candidate for the.
officeof County Commissioner and pledge
him to abide the result of the Primary v
MANY FRIENDS.
Apr. 22.
For County Treasurer*
The friends of J. G. ETHEREDGE
recommend bim to the voters of Edge
field County as a candidate suitable for
the officeof County Treasurer, and pledge
him to abide the result of the primary
election and to support the nomm?es of
the Democratic party.
Apr. 29. FRIENDS.
The friends of Capt. W. L. STEVENS
respectfully nominate him a candidate
for County Treasurer of Edgefield Conn- .
ty, and pledge him to abide the result of
the next Democratic Primary election.