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The Coming Governor. Laurensville Herald. Regarding success as of paramount importance, -and wishing to see the most available and acceptable man nominated for Governor of the Dem ocratic Party of South Carolina, we have heretofore withheld an expression of opinion or preference on this im portant question, although we know and acknowledge that a fair discussion of the merits of our public men will lead to a more careful and intelligent selection. We would have adhered to this conservative course, and de ferred any expression of opinion on this matter to a much later period were it not for the character of the discussion which has been indulged in by a small portion of the press, and the evident disposition of some of the leaders in the State to control and direct public sentiment by secret com binations and unfair personal allusions to one, at least, of the parties men tioned, as worthy of our serious con sideration. Wben a man has been promoted to an exalted position by the people of the State it is but a poor compliment to himself, as well as to the people who selected him, to say by words or actions that they are in capable of doing just as well, or making as wise selection in the future. There fore we are in favor of the people be ing allowed to do their own thinking and voting as they have shown them selves fully capable of doing this in the past. In discussing the merits of public men, we do not see the ue cessity for the members of the press to enter into the details of a man's pri vate life to find doubtful objection to a man's moral character or peculiar religion, in order to find some objection to him, and to help their own favorite; and for our own part, we shall not condescend to any such dirty, detestable, scurrilous words, for in such a contest there is no telling who might be besmattered, when we remember that some men hide their moral sins and others do not-that some parade their ehristian virtues for the sake of popularity; and others are too manly or not sufficiently bypocritical to prostitute religion to such ignoble purposes. This up country, which comprised the princi pal portion of the Straight-out Demo cracy of 1876, may be very properly called the back bone of theDemo cratio paty of South Carolina. The redemption of the State from the In dians commenced on the coast ; the redemption of the State from the Radicals and Negroes commenced and depended for success upon the people of the mountains and hills, in which Marion, Sumter, and Morgan, of the first Revolution, found refuge, as sistance and encouragement, and wherein neither the British nor Rad icalism ever subdued the people. The future success of the Democratic Par ty must depend largely, if not alto gether, upon this section ; and there fore its voice and influence should Dot be ignored. In adding our voice to that great power called public senti ment, which should, and must decide, who shall be the next Governor, we simply wish to say, after a careful survey of the political situation, that we believe Gen. M. W. Gary of Edge field, more perfectly and fully repre sents the feelings, sentiments and higher instincts of the white people of South Carolina who, after all, must decide the matter, than any other man that can be nominated. The opposi tion and objection to him are of a personal character, and too often arises from personal feeling and is, therefore, not worthy of serious consideration. It is true that he is quick and spirited, but then he is generous and forgiving as well. Although his true courage and decision of character have been falsely called rashness, and his pa triotism and devotion ambition, (and who of the great are free from it) it is only sufficient for us to know that be is wise in counsel, ready in debate, quick in action ; and that he always turns up right in the end. Gen. Gary has been true to his country and people, as well as to his family and friends ; besides, probably, showing more foresight and ability than any other leader in the State. Believing that he is not only our choice, but also the choice of a large majority of the true white Democratic voters of the State, he will secure undoubted success to the Democracy, and make a vigilant, practical, pr6gressive Gover nor, we close this article with the simple remark that South Carolina san afford to forgive and forget in anything else, but never to forget or ignore his services. W. Utilzing the Congaree. A Scheme that rmiaes Prosperity to Colum bia. Special Dispatch to the News and convier. COLMBIm, December 8.-The pro posed contract with Thompson & Na gle for the develop.ment of the Colum bia canal provides that they shall make a dam over the Congaree and Broad (if necessary). They are to commene work within sixty days after the pas sage of the bill. The contract pro vices that they shall develop fifteen thousand horse-power, fifteen hundred of which they guarantee to give the State, to be selected from any portion of the canal *he State authorities may see fit. The lessees also bind them selves to have the canal completed sad a factory of sixteen hundred spin dles in operation within three years. The State is to contribute 250 con viets, their maintenance and guard iiig. The State is not to make titles to the water power, privileges and franchises until the work guaranteed above is completed, or approved bonds of one hundred thousand dollars given by the contractors. Th13e Overldl. THOS. F. GRENEKER, EDIToRS. W. H. WALLACE, NEWBERRY. S. C. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17, 1879. A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. The Herald is in the highest respect a Fam ily Newspaper, devoted to the material in terests of the people of this County and the State. It circulates extensively, and as an AdvertisiniL medium offers unrivalled ad vantages. it or Terms. see first page. Should the Party Disband? The letter of Col. Keitt last week and that of Congressman Aiken in this issue are causing considerable comment. The letter of Col. Aiken is a surprise to everybody.. He is one of the last men in the State from whom such doctrines would have been expected. What we said last week in reference to Col. Keitt, we now repeat concerning Col. Aiken: "We do not doubt the sin cerity of his motives nor the hon esty of his opinion." But they are wrong in their views, and especially imprudent at this time to be giving them such widespread publicity. It is very important to this State that the Democratic party should remain'united, at least for another year. Such sentiments as those contained in Col. Aiken's letter, coming from so high a source, are calculated to disintegrate and dis organize the party. So far as Na tional politics are concerned we are free to admit that it does not make a great deal of difference with us whether Republicans or Democrats are in power at Washington so long as we can keep control of our State Government. It is also a fact, of which we have had abundant proof, that the Northern Democrats care for the party South only so far as they can use it for their own pro motion. Notwithstanding these things we believe it not only our duty but in the highest degree our interest to keep up the organization for National as well as State issaes. Astute Republicans are watching for every sign of disaffection in our ranks and let the work of disor ganization once begin at the South and the whole negro vote will be instantly marshalled and arrayed against us. Col. Aiken says that it is impos sible for the Democrats to carry either New York or Indiana. Many other prominent and wise men I lieve otherwise. At any rate there is no harm in trying, especially when a fight for the Presidency will aid the Southern States in maintaining their Democratic su premacy. We do not think that the views of Cols. Keitt and Aiken will meet with any sympathy from the white people of their own State. Youthful lndiscretions. Several of the young men in the Legislature are perpetually jump ing up and ventilating their opin ions. They must have their say on nearly every bill; they introduce a great many measures of every varie ty of character ; they consider that they were sent there to legislate, and, "b3 the eternal", they are de termined to do it. They are all in favor of a short session ; yet if every member of the one hundred and twenty-four in the House, or even half of them, should have as much to say as these rising young statesmen the Legislature would have to sit till Spring or Summer. Associate Justice McGowan. The election for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court was held Thursday by the Legislature. The candidates were Judge W. H. Wal lace, of Union, and Gen. Sam'l Mc Gowan, of Abbeville. Gen. McGow an was elected by a majority of four. Gen. McGowan is an able lawyer, and has done as much for the State, in war and in peace, as any man living. His elevation to the Su preme Bench is a fitting tribute to his public services and his legal ability. Charleston's Victory. The municipal election in Charles ton the 9th instant passed off quiet ly. Win. A. Courtenay was elected Mayor over Gayer, Independent, and Sale, Bolter, receiving more votes than both his opponents. Hs whole Aldermanic ticket was elected with him. The whole State rejoices with Charleston in this happy result. The bill to prevent the carving CongressmaL Aken (a IN for a "New Deal." The Charleston Necs and Cou rier of the 11th instant, contains a letter from Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken. A large part of it it taken up with a very interesting account of the National Grange meeting; but we have not space for the whole letter, and only insert that portion which refers to politics. It will be seen that he takes the same position as Col. Keitt, except that he makes no nomination. He writes from Wash ington as follows: Party iule an.d party limits meisturc the patriotism of those who come here to make laws. "Distance lends en chantuiment to the view ;" and, possi bly, vA. one approaches greatness its awe-inspiring majesty appears. It seems to me there is no greatness statesmanship-here The leaders of both parties are partisans, not states men ; they are sectional in politics, and not patriotic Every question of im portance has its Democratic and Re publican friends and enemies. A "yea and nay" vote generally separates the flocks, but at heart there are sheep and goats in both flocks. Sectional measures show that blood is thicker than water. Pension appropriations or Northern improvements easily close up the gap between Northern Repub lieans and Northern Democrats. South ern pensions or Southern improve ments keep it closed up. At the North a were sentitnent-the Solid South-has whipped 75 per cent. of the voting population into the Repub lican party, and if our Southern leaders continue to thrust into Northern faces Southere hoices for presidential hon ors, the remaining 25 per cent. will be there before the ides of next Novem ber. Acd then, "what are you going to do about it ?" Looking the field all over, Me9srs. Editors, and analyzing the incentives that prompt the actions of your leg i9lators, I aw irressstibly convinced that if we wish to live in peace and prosperity under our own vines and fig trees at the South, and cement this Union with a cohesion really patriotic and true, the time has come for a "new deal" 'itically ; or if not yet, is not far distant. Both the political parties of this country have out-lived their usefulness, and should be wiped out. The word Republican, used in a parti san sense, is hateful to every respect able Southerner who loves the land that gave him birth. I have reason to know that the word Democr-atie, used in a partisan sense, is no less distasteful to a majority of the voters of the North, and they of the better classes. Then how can these two dis cordant elements assimilate for the public weal ? They cannot. I would not destroy parties They are neces sary to estTbli.-h a wholksomie public opinion. But they should never be allowed to become sectionarl. A Solid South vs. n Solid North simply means a house divided against itself, and as true as the book in whiCh it was written will be the sequence of such division. WVe have the "Solid South," to-day. The "Solid North" will come so soon that it will seem like to morrow when it is passed. M~y con viction is the partisan does not live who can '-carry" New York as a Dem orat. Neither will Democracy "car ry" Indiana. All else is Republican. If this result is inevitable, as I verily believeit is, :what alternative have we ? The people have it in their power to remodel t.he structure so unwisely built by their leaders. The industrial elements of the country, both North and South, comprising at least 75 per cent, of the voting population of the Union, including farmers, mechanics and other artisans, should rally to the rescue of the tottering fa'bric, and in national convention place before the American people a Presidential ticket not recognized by its former a!!egiane to either existing party-a ticket that would know no North, no South, no East, no West, but patriotic enough to be beyond the behests of party and able enough to govern without preju dice, but with equity and justice, this entire country. That such a ticket can be framed I do not for one nmo ment doubt. That it will be, before it is too l-ate, time alone can tell. An ex-Circuit Judge, whom we take to be ex Judge Maher; has written a letter for the News and Courier, in which he takes the ground that Willard has no foot hold. His arguments are clear and cogent, and substantiated by the Constitution. The South Carolina Annual Con ference, (Methodist) meets in Char leston to-day, the 17th, to continue in session for a week. The citizens of Elmira, N. Y., are raising subscr-iptions to erect a monument in memor-y of Adam. This is no joke. Alexander Ramsey, of Minnesota, has been appointed by the Pr-esi dent Secretary of War, to succeed McCrary. McCrary, Secretary of War, has been confirmed by the U. S. Sen ate as Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Cause and effect. The main cause of nervousness is indigestion, and and that is caused by weakness of the stomach. No one can, hav ondn nerve and good henlth Legislative. TUESDAY, DEC. 9-SENATE.-Bill repealing the Act prohibiting the sale of spirituous liquors within a mile of a church, school house or college, so far as Georgetown, Rich land, Newberrv and Williamsburg Counties are concerned, passed to a third reading. Mr. Lipscomb pre sented a bill to create a department of agriculture. HoUSE.-Mr. Miller presented a bill to provide for a public guar dian for all minors, lunatics and idiots. Bill to prevent paying or receiving compensation for weigh ing cotton in bales except to a pab lic weigher came up. and was killed. Bill to require a special license for dogs excited a lcug debate, and was recommitted. Bill to prevent the running of freight trains on Sunday came up and passed its second read ing. Bill to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons was killed. WEDNESDAY, DEc. 10-SENATE. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitu tion so as to secure the benefits of the homestead equally to all citi zens passed its final reading and was enrolled for ratification. HousE.-The bill to provide for the improvement of the Columbia Canal passed its second reading. Mr. Dargan introduced bill to pro vide for the registration of voters, as required by the Constitution. Joint resolution calling for a Con stitutional Convention was reported unfavorably and placed on the Cal endar. TEURSDAY, DEC. 11-SNATE.-Act to prevent the intermarriage of races was ratified; also Act to pun ish persons for removing personal property levied on by the Sheriff; also Act to enforce uniformity of text books in the free schools. A resolution was adopted that the Superintendent of the Penitentiary furnish the Senate with his report of the treatment of the convicts hired to the Greenwood & Augusta Rail Road. HousE.-Mr. Humbert presented petition of sundry citizens of Lau rens County praying additional legislation to prevent the manufac ture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Mr. McKissick, a bill for the relief of insolvent debtors. The Judicia ry Committee reported favorably on the following : Bill to. require a State liquor license ; to relieve cer tain Counties that have subscribed bonds in aid of railroads ; to re quire Masters, Sheriffs and Clerks to divide real estate in their hands for sale into convenient tracts ; un favorably on bill to repeal the Act requiring delinquent poll-tax payers to work on public roads-report adopted ; also unfavorably on peti tion of sundry citizens of Abbev-ille County praying for the enactment of a prohibitory liquor law-laid over. A resolution was adopted in structing the Penitentiary Commit tee to inquire as to the disposition made of $6,000 and $11,000 hereto fore appropriated for the Columbia Canal. The hour for the election of Chief Justice arid Associate Justice of the Supreme Court having ar rived the Senators came into the House- Mr. Manigault, of George town, nominated Gen. Sam'l Mc Gowan, of Abbeville ; Mr. Meetze, of Lexington, nominated Judge W. H. Wallace, of Union. Total num ber of votes 150, McGowan received 77, Wallace 73-the former elected. Mr. McQueen then nominated As sociate Justice Henry McIver for Chief Justice-no opposition, and the election was unanimous. Bill to pension maimed soldiers of the Confederacy, by giving them $3 per month, came up. Mr. Childs, of *conee, opposed the bill on the ground that the State is too poor, and that the bill makes no provi sions for widows and orphans of those who were killed- Mr. Dew berry, a one-armed ex-Confed., op posed it on the same ground. Mr. Hemphill, of Abbeville, moved to amend by inserting "and those who were in service, but not wounded, if they be unable to make a living by reason of physical disability" amendment tabled. Mr. Anderson moved to amend by inserting "and the widows of those who were killed or died in service." Mr. Miller op posed the bill on the ground that it would entail an additional and heavy tax. The amendment to ex tend the provisions to widows and orphans was lost, and the bill was recommitted. FRIaY, DEC. 12-SEAE.-The bill to establish a Department of Agriculture passed to its third read ing. Mr. Lipscomb, the originator of the bill, made a strong speech in its favor, and all the amendments proposed were voted down. The Governor has signed the following Acts : To prevent the intermarriage of races ; to author-ize Sheriffs to appoint special deputies without the approval of a Circuit Judge ; to enforce the use of a uniform series of text books in the free schools ; and others. HoUSE.-The Senate amendment to the bill repealing an Act to pre vent the sale of liquors within a mile of a church, &c., so far as applied to certain Counties, was not concurred in by the House the amendment was to add New berry and Williamsburg to the list. Mr. Massey's bill to prevent any member from speaking more than twice on the same subject and long er than ten minutes at a time, was lost. Bill to amend the Act relative to stealing crops from the freehold, pased its radngn This amend ')ill then came up. The salary of the Superintendent of the Peniten tinry was raised from $1600 to Sl,000. The appropriation for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum was in creased from $6.800 to $7.800. Mr. Anderson moved to strike out the appropriation of $2,500 for the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society-motion lost. On motion of Mr. Rice 81,500 was allowed for the Fish Commissioner. The bill anthorizing the Columbia Canal contract was read the third time. SATURDAY, DEC. 13-SENATE.-NO thing of interest. HOUsE.--Mr. Kissick introduced a bill-which we hope will pass to enable creditors and other per sons interested in estates to require Execators to give bond. Ways and Means Committee reported unfa vorably on bill to abolish the office of County Auditor. Bill to provide for the settlement of the consolida ted debt of the State in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Conrt was made the special order for each day. Mr. Shaw introduced joint resolution providing for a committee of two Senators and three Representatives to investigate the charges of cruelty against con victs-adopted and sent to the Senate. Foa rHI HERALD. The Old Payne Bridge. This bridge on Henry Burton's land, and once built across Little River, is n(w completely rotted down and should be rebuilt. Why it has not been done we cannot see. The river at this point is fordable in ex tremely dry weather ; but the least quantity of rain renders it in a few hours impassable. The Commissioners of Newberry County should certainly see to it; for on the Western side it is thickly pop ulated and the coming to Newberry, except by a roundabout way of some ten miles lower down, renders it im practicable. Again, in cases of sick ness or dangerous injuries to persons, when it is a matter of life and death, and immediate medical assistance re quired, if it chances to have been raining, the medical assistance from this side, although but a few miles off, would have to be sought by a ride of twenty miles or more. All these mat ters are great inconvenienoes and should be rectified. There is no use for Commissioners to be frightened at their own shadows -that they cannot do this or that, as they have no money. Bridges have been built over this sanme river when the County was in debt, as muLCh as today, and, by the by, have not been paid for yet. The people of that vicinity wanat the bridge on account of the con venience thereby afforded ; not only in a busi ness and medical point of view, but in other respects, social and religious. We know that there are parties ready to build the bridge ; who, if it is let out, will take the contract, build it and wait for the money, if it is two years. When such is the case there should be no humming and hawing, for fear of this or that being said, when the County is being run in debt every day by trifling eases of larceny and dis putes, rendering no special benefit any way except to those interested. Wecan but say to the Comnmis sioners-" Render unto Cmsar the things which are Cesar's" ; act in dependently and be not frightened at the "misty shadows" of gossipping public opinion when the public weal is at stake. LITTLE RIVER ON THIS SIDE. This is the month when those trou bled with a cough should go for a twenty-five cent bottle of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and be cured at once. FOR THE HERAL.D. At a meeting of the majority of signers of the Bond to the Lutheran College, Gen. Y. J. Pope was~ called to the Chair and Dr. James McIntosh requested to aot as Secretary. The object of the meeting having been stated, viz: The call of the Lu theran Synod for the balance due on the subscriptions to the College Build. ing ; and the Treasurer having made his report. The following resolution was moved and unanimously adopted : Moved that after Feb. 1, 1880, the Building Committee be instructed to place all available notes and subscrip tions in their hands and upon their lists remaining unpaid, in the han~ds of some Attorney or Trial Justice for immediate collectioa, at such rate of compensation as may be agreed upon by said Committee. It was also moved and unanimously carried, "That a Committee of three be appointed by the Chair to solicit additional subscriptions to be applied to this deficiency," with the following amendment : That any original signer of the Bond making an additional subscription, shall, in the event that there is a de ficiency to bc made up, have such subscription credited upon his portion of said deficiency. The Chair appointed the following Comm'ittee : Messrs. A. J. Kilgore, J. B. Leonard and T. S. Moormwan. UTp.m miotion it was adopted that the procedings of this meeting be furnished the Newberry p:ir.rs for publ ica tin. Thefol il:'wing Wumtion wais then adopted: Muved tha:t when this body adjourns it stands ad.jnurned until T1uesdaIy after the 1st Mondaty in Feb ruary, 1880, at 11 A. M. Upon miotion meeting adjourned. JAmS MCITOmSr_ Sce'v. A Chance tor Contractors. As will be seen from Col. Aiken's lettvr to us, which we append, he bus succeeded in havini establishcd postal routes, for which he will receive the thanks of the people. Col. Aiken is always working fur the good vf his constituents: CoKEscury, S. C., Nov. 14th, 1879. The time is appoaching when con tracts will be received by the P. 0. Department from parties wishing to carry the mails. There is no little moucy paid by the Government for this labor, and heretofore the far lar ger portion of it has beei paid to out siders for work done in South Carolina. To eucourage our own people to bid for these contracts I append the va rious routes in the Third Congres sional district that are to be let this winter and next spring. Proposals will be received by the Department until 20th January, 1880. Decisions will be announced on or before the 10th of March, 1880, and the con tracts are to be filed in the Post Office Department at Washington, duly ex ecuted, on or before the 15th of May, 1880. The service to be rendered begins July 1st, 1880, and ends 30th June, 1884, thus continuing for four years. Postmasters are required to make themselves familiar with the laws and instructions relating to mail letting and the Post Office Department will supply bidders with printed forms of proposals. Any bidder, therefore, for any particulai route should through the postmasters on that route procure all the information and blanks neces sary to enable him to submit a propo sal in complete form, and thereby avoid otherwise irksome red-tapeism necessarily attacbed to all dealings with the government. D. WyATT AixEN. From Hope Stction, by Walton, Glymphville, and Maybinton, to Go shen Hill, 30 miles and back, three times a week. Leave Hope Station Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday at 8 a. m. Arrive at Goshen Hill by 6 p. m. Leave Goshen Hill Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday at 8 a. m. Arrive at [lope Station by 6 p. m. Bond required with bid, $900. From Newberry C. H., by Liberty Hall, to Wbitmire's, 26 miles' and back, twice a week. Leave Newberry, C. H. Tuesday and Friday at 8 a. -m; Arrive at Whitinire's by 5 p. in. Leave Whitinire's Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a. m; Arrive at Newberry C. H. by 5 pnm. Bond required with bid, $500. From CJhappell's Br id g e, by Vaughanville, Spring Grove, and Cross Hill, to Mountville, 178 wiles and back, three times a week. Leave Chappell's Bridge Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12 m ; Arrive at Moun tville by 6 p. mn; Leave Montville Monday, Wed nesday, anid Friday at 5 a. in ; Arrive at Chappell's Bridge by 11 a. m ; Bond required with bid,8$500. A Lady's Wish. "Oh, how I do wish my skin was as clear and soft as yours," said a lady to her friend. "You can easily make it so," answered the friend. "How ?" inquired the first lady. "By using Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did it for me, as you observe." Read of it. PIANOS & ORGANS FROX FACTORY TO PURIA8R EVERY MAN HIS OWN AGENT Ludden &s Bates' Grand Introduction Sale cont.inued until Nov. x, a88o. Only sale of the kind ever successfully carried out in America. 5,000 superb instruments at factory rates for Introduction and Advertisesnent. New 'planof se1lln ~. gents! N ITCmmisiI h*tr muts hi i romYactory to ;rchanrs, Middl a' ut. nvst's ratesto ll.Only house goith selin onths 1$1 PAlOS, 7oct. s:25, 7j oct. 8'55; Square Grands, $aa7. ORGANS, e t $3 '3 o $71; '3 stops, Mirro Top Case,$15 days test trial. Purchasers choice frm ten lead n9 makers and 200 dfweent styes. Join this gqgantic club of 5,ooo purchasers and secure an instrument at wholesale rates. Special terms to Music Teachers, Churches, and Pastors. Address for Introduction Sale circulars, LUDDEN & BATES, Savannah, Ga. Grange Department. Patrons o(f Husbandry. All members of Silver Street Grange, and those who have been members of the same; also those members of defunct Granges im mediately contiguous, are earnestly request ed to meet at Mt. Zion Church, to reorgan ize, revivify and reinstate the Order. Busi ness of vital interest to the agricultural com munity will be brought before the Order on Saturday, the 20th of Dec., 1879, at 10 o'lock, A. M. By order W. M.P. G. MICHAEL WERTS, L. S. S. G. Dec. 2nd, 1879, by Rev. W. L. Pressley, as sisted by E. P. McChintock, Mr. PEarY COoo, to Miss M. F. BOYD, daughter of Rev. J. C. Boyd, of Newberry. Nov. 20th, 1879. at the residence of the bride's mothier, by Rev. H. S. Wlngard, Mr. WALTON EPTING to Miss LOUIA RIDLE HBEE. Dec. 10th, 1879, at the residence of Mr. James Caldwell, Mr. WItLIAx D. HALF ACAE and Miss JOE CALDWELL, all of New berry County S. C. ObMtuary. Departed this life in Newberry, S. C., Dec. 6th, 1879, Miss HENRIETTA, daughter of Mrs. Eliza and William Langford, aged 31 years. 7 months and 2 days. Since her youth she had been a most de voted and active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church-ailways at the place of duty. Her life beautifully exemplified the religion which she professed. During her protracted illness not a murmar escaped her lips. She leaves many relatives and friends, who, in their sorrow arnd bereavement, we commend to the grace of the Lord Jesus. MIay they all "Meekly bow with this conviction, Grief was sent me for my good." S. P. H. POST OFFICE NEWBE RRY, S. C., Dec. 13, 1879. List of advertised letters for week ending Dec. 13, 189: .Wew .Jdvertisements. TAKE NOTICE. All pairties indobred to the undersigned ue respecfilh- ..ed to sertle their ac Lounts before LheI 1s t of JaIua :. -EENI,Y A. BURNS. Dec. 17, 51 -3t. When You Visit Columbia Don't Fail to Call on C. F. JACKSON. WHO GUARANTEES SATISFACTION IN GOODS! AND WITH CHEAPER PRICES Than Anywhere in COLUMBITA. TilE LATEST AND BEST IN DRY GOODS and NOT1I12 C. F. JACKSON. Dee. 17, 51-tf. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. On Wednesday, Sist December instant, at 11 o'clock, A. M., I will sell, at the late residence of Samuel A. Epting, deceased,, FOR CASH, at public auction, the Personal Property of the said deceased, consisting of 1 Horse. 2 Head of Cattle. 1 Buggy. Corn, Fodder, Cotton Seed. Farming Implements. Household andjKitchen Furniture, &c. JACOB EPTING, Dec. 17, 51-2t. Administrator. Payment on County Bonds. A payment of eighteen and one half per centumi of the face value of the Certificates of Indebtedness of New berry County, bear ing date April 1st, 1878, will be made upon presentation of the sanie to the undersign ed, at the office of the County Commission ers. F. WERBER, JR., Dec. 17, 51-2t. C. C. C. N. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. Osborne Wells against D. R. Nance. Rv virtue of an Execution in the abt,.e stated case and of other Executions against the Defendant to me directed, I will sell, at Newberry C. H., S. C., on the First Mon day, (Sale-day) in January, 1880, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bid der, the following property : All that tract or plantation of land situated in the County anid State aforesaid, containing One Hun dred and Twenty-five Acres, more or less, and bounded by the Black Jack Road, lands formerly belonging to the Newberry Steam Mill Company, L. J. Jones and others. TERMS OF SALE--CASH. Purchaser to pay for papers. D. B. W HEELER, s. N. C. Dec. 15, 1879. 51-3t. STATE OF SOUTH CAROI4INA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. W. R. A. Thomas et al., Ex'ors., vs. John W. Kelly and others. In obedience to an Order fronm the Court ef Common Pleas to me directed in the above stated case, I will sell, at New berry C. HU, S. C., on the First Monday, (Sale day) in January, 1880, within the legal hours of Bale, to the highest bidder: The life estate of Mrs. Harriet S. Hodges in Six Hundred and Fifty Acres of Land, more or less, situated in the County and State afore said, and bounded by lands of Mrs. Rebecca Glenn, WV. W. Hodges, Mrs. E. C. Hancock, B. H. Maybin and others. TsaMs or SALE-One-third of thc pur chase monecy to be paid in cash, the bal ace on a credit of one year with interest from day of sale, purchaser to give bond with approved surety to secure the credit portion and t.o pay for papers D. B. W HEELER, s. N. C. Dec. 15, 18719. 51-St. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. IN COMM1ON PLEAS. John G. Kinard against Happy Kinard, Elizabeth Koon and Mary Dunicau. Partition. By order of the Court, I will, sell, before the Court House at Newberry, On the First Monday in January, 1880, All that tract or plantation of land, known as the Home Place of Mathias Kinard, dec'd., in the County and State aforesaid, containing (130) One:Hundred and Thirty Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of' J. A. Mayer, A. W. Monts, Hugh Pugh and others, and by Public Road leading to McNary's Ferry on Saluda River. TERMS-The purchaser will be required to pay in cash one-half of the; purchase money (or more if desired), and to secure the balance payable at twelve months, with intereat from the day of sale, by bond and mortgage of the premises. SILAS JOHINSTONE, Master N. C. Master's Office, 13 Dec., 1879. 51-3t. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. IN PROBATE COURT. David Bipp, as Adm'r., of John A. Cannon, dec'd., Plaintiff, against Sarah E. Cannon, et al.,idefendanits. Dompaint to Sell Land to Aid in Paymuent of Debts, etc. By order of the Judge of Probate, herein >assed, I will sell, at public outcry, at New erry C. H., S. C., on the 5th, day of Jaun try, 1880, as the oroperty of John A. Can ion, dec'd., all that tract of land situate in laid County, containing Five Hundred and l'wenty Acres, more or less, and bounded >y larnds of Thomas W. Holloway, George hapman, Mrs Adam Epting, George B. [eitsy and others, to be sold in two or. nore tracts, plats thereof to be exhibited >nl day of sale. Te ms of Sale-One-third of the purchase noney to be paid in cash, with the privi ege to purchaser to ,ay asinuch inoreashe .Iew .Miseenaneous. iINj Ai 1nus FROM FACTORY DIRECT TO PURCRHAE! Every Nan his own Agent LUJDDEN &BATES' Grand Introduction Sale. FVE THOUSAND superb Instruments from TEN LEA DING M ANUFACTURERS to be placed in ri-rI)sentAtivo Southern homes at Facto 1y lX.teS for INTRODUCTION and ADVERTISE ME.vT. 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Shipped direct from T or from Sav anna, ifpreerre. A el0 extra on a Piano or $4 onan Organ, we assume freight to any R. RI. depot orsteamer landing South. Sent on 1~5 days TEsT TRIAL, we pay freight both ways If not satisfactory. Order and test in your own home. Severest tests of competent musicians invited. Purchasers choice from TEN LEADING MAKERS and TWO H UNDR ED DIFFE RENT STYLES. Special rates to Teachers, Schools, Churches and Pastos. Send for Introduction Sale Circular giving full infdrmation. Address LUDDEN & BATES, SAVANNAH, GA. Wholesale Piano & Organ Dealers. Dec. 17, 51-4m, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.-DIS TRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA. In Re-John S. Hair, Bankrupt. Ex Parte-The Wando Mining and Mann -facturing Company. Petition to have Lieni Established. Pursuant to an order of the Hon. George S. Bryan, Judge of the District Court of the Unlited States for the District of South Carolina, the following property of said Bankrupt.will be sold on Monday,. the 5th day of January, 18'80, being Sale-day, as Newberry C. H., S. C., at public outcry,' to wit: The tract of land known as the Enoch Lake Place, containing Ninet3 -five Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of W. Goldsmith, J. P. Pool, A. J. Kilgore and others. Terms of Sale-Ono-thirdof the purchase money to be paid in cash, with leave to pay more or all in cash, and the remainder at one and two years, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises. J. N. M ARTIN, . Assignee of J. S, Hair, Bankrup&. Dec. 17, 51-3c. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. Jacob Ii. Boozer against Harriet Kennedy. Order of Foreclosure. In obedience to an order-from the Court of Common Pleas herein passed n the 11th day of November, A. D. 187I9', I will self, a't New berry C. 11, 8. 0., on the First Mon day, (Sale-day) in January, 1880, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bid der, the following property : All that lot of land situate in the Town of Newberry, in said Cou. ty and State, on CValdwell Street, containing One-half Acre, more or lees, and bounded by lots of Edward Young, Scott Thompson and Jack Bates and by Caldwell Street. Term s of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. D. B. WHEELER, s. N. 0. Dec. 15, 187~9. 51-3t. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. John E. Bacon vs. John S. Coles. Execution. By virtue of an Execution to me directed in the above stated actionl, I will sell, at public outcry, at Newberry C. H., S. C., on Monday, the 5th, being Sale-day in Janu ary next, 1880, the following described real estate : All and singular that tract or parcel of hand iu Newberry County and State iforesaid, containing Three Hundred Acres, more or less, andj bounded by lands of James N. Lipscomb, W. A. Wardlaw, Trus tee of Rosalie fi. Simkins and by Saluda River. I will also sell, on the same day, at the plantation of the Defendant, near Chap pel's Depot, the following personal proper y of :he Defendant: Eigh t (8) Males. 80.0 Bushmels Corn, more or less. 10,0 -) lbs. Fodder, more or less. Cottoni Seed, Shucks. - ilead of Cattle. Fou-lorse WVagon and Harness, Two Eosse Wagon and Harness, Carts, Ploughs and Geaars, Plantation Tools, &c., &c. Ter ms-C ASIA. Purchaser to pay for yapers. D.BWHEE,s c Dc1,17. B.W1EELE, s.t Dec 15, 1879. 51-3 - --r,wrnor raw a -tr