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mi?smm mammae? .U*'J^'1 A TALE. QJR THE LATE WAR?. BY E. J. I). CHAPTER' I. "N?w no inore the drum Provokes toarius, or trumpet's elengor shrill, Affrights tho wives or chills the virgin's blood." The late civil war, tcrriblo in itsohorsctcr and disastrous io its results, has ended, but tho many stirriug scenes ond painful tuu|p. to which it g?vo rire, and tho daring hero ism and fortitudo that woro diopluyod will never bo obliterated from tho minds of thoso now living, and will furnish themes on whioh futuro generations will dwell with wondering and ourious interest. Tho pen of tho historian will fail to ohrouiele many of the events and incidents of thoso oxoiting and trying doys, but story and Bong will gathor thom up and hand them down, deo? orated and embellished with tho garlands of romaneo and colorings of fanoy. ll was nbout the middlo of Moy, io tho year 1862, that tho writor visited Virginia for tho first timo. Ho wont on business connected with a South Carolina brigade then commanded by tho heroic nod lamented Maxoy Gregg. Ho found tho brigado cn oamped among tho hills of Sp>ttsylvania, sonic fivo or six miles from Frederioksburg. Tho Confederate forces had ovnouatcd that town somo weeks before and fallen back to tho strong position they then hold, in cxpeo tntion of tho odvnneo of tho Federal army, whoso numerous cantonments could bo seen spread over tho plains and heights of Stafford, beyond the Ksppahannook River. A new picket linc lind been formed by thc Confederates along tho Northern sido of the Massuponix, a small river that runs, ut this point, ul most paral i with tho Ru ppa ban nock, into which it empties somo distance bolow. This piokct lino was about three miles from Frederioksburg. Somo Federal troops hud occupied that placo, and it was thought tho main body would cross thc river os soon os their preparations were completed, and advance iu tho direction of Richmond. Thus postud tho two nt mies watched each other and for sovoral weeks nothing ocourrcd except somo slight skir mishing on the outposts. , Tho Massnponix, which is nothing more than a pretty brooklet bubbling along its pebbly bod. runs through one of tho most beautiful valleys that wc ever beheld. It nppcurcd to us then charming in tho ex treme, extending lor about a milo on cither sido of thc stream and winding, according to its course, ns fur as tho cyo could seo, oovercd with green fi dds of whoit, oats and clover. On thc sides of tho valley, scattered hore and there on tho gentle slopes mid slight plateaus formed by the shelving hills wcro tho residences of thc farmers, euch with its cluster of out building, surrounded by shrubbery and flowor gardens mid hulf hidden from view by magnificent shade trees. Numerous sleek cattle lazily cropped tho clover on tho rich and verdant pastures or reclined contentedly in their favorito re treats. Or. every farm there were well lilied granaries, orchards that produced thc finest of apples, pears ond cherries, mid cool dairies filled with tho most delicious milk and butter. Such wore some of tho beauties nnd comforts that surrounded tho happy dwellers in tho valley of tho Massaponix. lt was un enchanting scone, ond, accustomed ns wo had been to tho Icvol and monotonous plains of Carolina, it bile J us with rapture and delight. But the demon of war was about to in vado that quiet and peaceful scene, mar ?ts beauty and destroy its huppiness. What a pity that so much rural beauty mid so much human comfort and bliss, should bo aneri flood to thc brutal passions and mad ambi tion of man. Lot no ono boast of tho pro gross of tho ago again until civilization nud religion shall hnvo subdued tho powers of darkness and controlled tho hearts of mon to buch a degree, that States and na tions will adopt a less cruel and barbarous nrbitor of their disputes than thc ?word. All that delightful region was, doubtless, completely desolated, for it was in that im mediate vicinity, nnd perhaps atong that identical valley, that BOH?O of thc fiercest and most sanguinary battles were subsequent ly fought. It witnessed brilliant displays of military genius and lofty and heroic courage; but alas! who shall sum up tho fearful cost nt at whioh thoy woro exhibited? On tho South sido of tho volley, and about bblf a milo from tho brooklet, was tho residonoo of John Ktrly, ono of tho wculthi cst and most intelligent fnrmors io that part of tho country. Tho house Wat u handsome and substantial struct uro, with large vine-clad p'nizzus or verandas on two sidos, embowered in a grovo of magnificent oaks, and surrounded by finely orna moo ted grounds. Itntccdiuti ly around tho dwelling was n neatly and tastefully eno'osed yard covered with green grass, nnd sprinkled hero und there with roso busdics of snowy white and blushing rod. A number of well arranged and convenient out buildings, complotcd tho picture. Tho wholo place bespoke plenty, ease nnd comfort. Opposite tho Early mansion, and some two miles South of it, was tho camp of Oregg's Curoliua brigade. A plain coun try road lcd from tho ottmp to tho farm, r.nd, passing on tho Wost sido of tho houso, ran on North, across tho valley, in tho di lootion of Frederioksburg. Oo that road, about a mile from tho point whero it crossed tho brooklet, nn infantry piokot had beon placed, whoro ono company wos generally on duty. This oompany was roliovcd by o fresh ono from tho oomp, every day, and thoso companies, in marching to and from their post, pussod directly by tho houso and through tho farm. It was not known to tho-Carolinians whether th > ow per ol' that splendid farm was well or ill ofioctod toward tho cause of the South; but, composed, ns they were, ot that time, of tho elite and ilowor of tho Stato, and, as yot, uncorrupted by tho demoralizing itifluonoes of onmp-lifo thoy would havo uoorood to commit tho slightest depredation on private proporty, whether it belonged to friend or foo. Mr. Early was a Virginian, of tho old sohool, frank, high torlod and hospitablo. He posaoesod a cultivated and well bilanood mind, and a fair shuro of hereditary pride of ohnractfr. Though fifty winters and upwards hod passod over his head, slightly silvering his looks of groy, he was still halo aud strong, tho lustro of his oyo was un dimmed nod his stop was firm and elastic lu bis youth ho had boca haud?ouio; and wos still prepossessing nul noble in appear aooo. Having an avdout and impulsivo nature, he was warm and vehement iu his liltos and dislikes, aod was an intonso lover of tho old Dominion. Virginia waa all tho world to him, and ho bolioved khero was no country under heavoo hor equal. Ho ro vorod tho memory of Washington, and wac finn ly uUaohed to tho TJntou of tho States, and di J not boliovoia tl, 'cession dootrioo of 8..utli Carolina. Tho- ?oosoious that his section had been wrongod and oppressed, ho thought it best to seek retirees by meth ods that wero clearly within tho palo of tho Constitution, aod would' not bo attended with tho perilous risk of war. Dut tho ?S8U0 had> been joined, his State had made common onuso with her Southern sisters, and though ho did oot lovo tho Union less, ho loved Virginia moro, and ho fouud his fortunes inevitably cast with thoso of tho South. But, though fortuno had smiled'on John Early, and ho was blessed with every mate rial comfort and enjoyment, of lifo, ho had boen very un foi lunate in his domestic rela tions. Death had visited his household, and ho hud drained the oup of sorrow to its bitterest dregs A fow yoois before, ho had lost his wife, n lovely and estimutdo woman, to whom hu was ardently attached; and, of three children, tho sweet pledges ot their wodded lovo, but ono was left him-on i only daughter. Ellen Early, now some eighteen years of ago, had just returned from school to her pleasant home, a beaut i lui und accomplished young lady. Sho wos of medium ?izo, pos sessed a woll rounded and symmetrical form, and a clear und brilliant complexi?n. Her faoo wus of neither Grecian nor Hotnun mouldy hut u blending of tho chief beauties of both-4.ho truest American typo The forehead wus fair und full, with exquisitely arched brows, tho DORO, neither too large nor too small, wus finely and delicately formed; tho mouth was small, with sound, even teeth, us while us alabaster; and thin, i ruby lips, whose soft, w arm, velvety touoh would ha vu thrilled ?my ono with pleasure 1 who Wus fortunntc enough to receivo u kiss from them; on thc polished und elegantly shaped chin, thcro still lingered home of 1 of tho dimples of childhood; her eyes, with < long, dark, silky lushes, wore of tho deepest and purest blue, but so bright and spark ling, und withal so changeable, as different emotions swept tho cords of her sensitivo j heart, that it WOB difficult to tell their pro- 1 oiso color;, her checks wcro tinged with thoso roseate hues which perfect health ulono can give; and n profusion of dark, lustrous curls overspread her snowy neck 1 und shoulders. Her hinds and foot were j small and pt etty, though tho former 1 often moulded thu balls of delicious butter, < as well os drew sweet sounds from the piano; and the latter hud tun ny u time, in child- I hood's glccsoiuo days, with other little feet, I paddled in tho limpid willera of lile Massa- 1 pun ix. No wonder Ellen wus tho idol of lier father's heart and the light of his. .? homo. In her charming society and thc ! bright 8ushino of her Bwcet smiles, ho ' seemed to forget his sorrows, and feel that , ho was not entirely deserted and alono in i tho world. Sho wus indeed a lovely and charming creature, and lier gay songs mid 1 merry, ringing laughter, banished grief and gloom from his house mid hean, But tho dark clouds of war were nppprouohing, and tho douiostio felicity of Mr. Early uud Iiis gifted daughter wore destined to ho of short duration. Ellon was nworo of tho proximity of thc hostile armies, hud noticed the soldiers willi cnn oem and interest, and watched thom daily as they marched through thc valley. Tho sight was strange mid novel to her, and it tilled her maiden lieut with vague and in definable apprehensions of danger, lier duily duties und pleasures, however, li ad not yet been interrupted, and tho comparativo quiet that still reigned lcd lier to hope-tho youug uro ul ways hopeful-that ull would turn oui well yet, and that thc dangers that, threated them would in some way bo averted. ClIAPTElt IL Ono beautiful morning, ns Ellen stood on thc veranda of thc mansion, prepared for her usuui morning ride, an exercise and pleasure to which sho had been old enough to indulge in it, thc old waiting mun, Bosen presented himself with tho unwelcome in telligence, that her favorite riding horse was lame, and inquiring whether ho should saddlo Toncy, a young and rnlhcr wild animal (that hud been standing in thc stable for sovoral weeks) for her. Ellen lind rid den Tonoy before, but always in company with her father, who was nowubsont, having gone to a distant part of tho farm. Think ing only of tho enjoy mont of her rido, she very inconsiderately ordered Boson to bring out.tho high-mettled steed, and mounted him Tho old servant knew it was a grout indiscretion, but, like other servants in higher stations in life, ho did not wish to tell his pretty mistress tho truth, when it would bc unpalatable. Ile hud hts misgiv iugu, for before they left tho yard, ho ?aw, as ho afterward declared, "de dobbie in Tolley's oyo." Wliutovcr his fours wero, however, ho kept them to himself till it was too Into. Leading out from tho East sido of tho yard, thcro was a rund that run down tho side of tho valley, winding along the buso of tho hills. It wus on that road that Ellen expected to tuko lier ride, but Totiey sud denly disappointed lier expectations, for aa soon as tho guto wns openod, ho bounded through it, and taking the path that lcd across the valley, ho went off atu rapid gallop His titler tried to check mid turu him, but sho plied tho reins in vain. Fooling com - paratively freo, and rejoicing in tho fresh morning air, lie scumed to huvo but ono ob jf-ct in view, and that was to go right nhead and tho rule ho had adopted appeared to bo, thc grotitost distance, in tho shortest possible limo. Fortunately, Ellen Early was a good rider, and was not easily frightened, so as to loso hor presenoo of mind. T present omor gonoy oalled for tho exercise of oil her toot and horsemanship. Sho kept her scat flrmly, mentally resolving, if sho could not control thu vicious animal, to ride him down, or until ho beoumo moro tnanagoablo. She thought ho would perhaps stop at tho brooklet, to whioli ho was in tho habit of goiug every day for water; but ho cleared it ata singlo bound, and went on, sooming to gather fresh strength and spood at ovory jump. It was a grand and fearful eight that high spirited stood, willi flowing mano and distended nostrils, looping furiously over the plain, carrying that bravo and beau tiful girl upon his bnok, with tho plumo of her hat and hoc bright cuvls Htroumitig iu thobroezo. lio wu a making DOW directly for tho "Mokota, aod in a fow moments would be upon them. Frightened and furious OB ho was, Ellen did not think- tho foolish horso would run into that company of soldiers. Sho was not loft long in suspenso. Ere tho sleepy fellows wore owaro of it-for they did not expcot to bo ohurged from tho rour-ho dashed through thom, -mattering them Uko a covey of birds,, und went charging on. Bot a few hundred yards in advuuoo of tho main body of piokots wore two men posted in tho road, ?nd theil* fixed bayonets and resoluto oppcaranco wcro too muoh tor Toney. Ho turned, and muking n short circuit, como bounding nnd snorting baok dowu tho road again. Tho soldiers now. fully aroused, woro prepared for him this time, and ho did not co fur through them beforo a stroug bund grasped thc bridlo and stopped him in bis mud career. Ellen expressed her thanks to her de liverer ns weil ns sho could, apologized for tho intrusion, and hurriedly uxpluiaed to tho curious und gazing group around her, how sho oamo to visit them iii suoh an un ceremonious manner Seeing her ombur rassmeiit, and appreciating tho awkward ness of her situation, thc polite young soldier offered to conduct her buck to tho house She readily accepted his proposal, und ns ho led thc horse away, she smilingly lifted her hat and bowed to tho soldiers; but she could not help but hear: "I wish I oould have caught, that horse!" "Buys, never say Virginia is not worth fighting for again!" sud similar expressions as sho rode off. They prooccdod some distance in silence. Ellen first spoke, saying, laughingly, "1 think wc on Li li t to bo ucquaintud after this. May I he so bold as to inquire thc nutno of my preserver abd protcoto i?" ?'To be sute,'' replied tho young soldier, turning with plousurc to. his companion. l*My name is Gillespie, Harry Gillespie.!' A pretty name and a handsome fellow, thought Kilon, but she did not say it. "You arc Miss Marly, J bclievo," contin ued Harry, ''but I am not so fortunate us to know your given name." ''That is quickly told," said sho, with n imile, "it is Etilen. 1 soc from those burs ou your collar, you oro un officer; one, two, that means first lieutenant, does it not? ''You arc right.?' "Well, now, Lieutenant," said tho fuir gill, recovering her color and spirits, "we ire becoming acquainted) may L usk you another question?" . A thousand, if you wish." "Thank you, but one will do, at lenst for the present. What is tho mea ni na of that pretty rosette on your hut Docs it signify i lint you ni e a ni em ber of some myst io order >f Southern li night-errantry'*1" "' li, no, that is only palmetto, tho em blem of our State. Th?? rosette wus made oy my sister ned pluced ou my hut before I left honic." "Yes, I remember now, you aro from South Carolina; and that is tho palmetto Slate. You arc called tho palmetto boys; L have heard much of their oourugo nod gallantry, nnd I hnvo to-day hud an evi dence of both." Harry scarcely know what to reply to this dclioute and flattering compliment, but ventured to say that ho hoped tho favorable opinion sho hud formed of them would not bo lesscued by any ooourrciioo in the futuro. This pleasant conversation was soon in terrupted by their arrival ut the little river, ivhero they mot old Boson. That worthy had watched tho wild flight of To noy ?cro?s the valley with tho greatest conster nation mid alarm. Ho loved his bcaliful young inistrcrs, nnd, coward ns be was, would havo died tiny timo to sive her life. Keeling that ho wus, in a grout degree, ro ?q.onMble for the present catastrophe, and seeing how powerless he wus to aid her, ho could only wring his withered bunds in the anguish of his heart and indulge io thone pathetic 'lamentations for which his ruco ia remarkable His joy nt seeing Ellen safe and sound was only equal to tho fright and grief ho hud folt "Bress God A'mighty!" ho exclaimed, "how glad I is, Miss Kilon to seo you alive and not hurt Oh, Lord, cf you had hin, do old man, would huvu died, for certain." "Well, never mind now Daddy Bosen," enid Eden, taking Hurry's hand, and leaping lo tho ground. "Here tuko Toney; he hus been very nuuuhty, but has found ti muster in this gentleman You must not beat him, you know father will not ullow that." "Yus, I know dat in de boss' order but el do old man hod his way, he'd lush you, yoi weoomnus looking ruseal, till you'd ' hu vi yourself bettor next time," nnd tho indig nnnt old African shook his fist in Tonoy'i face. That redoubtable champion Wai quiet now; ho hud hud his spree, and up poured to bo perfectly satisfied. I'po along, Bosen/1 said Ellon ngiin and don't tie talking to 1 t lie hoi se, au if lu was a rctisoniible crcuturo. I hnvo relieve! you of that oure, my gallant knight," sin contin?en, turning to Hurry, "but mus still burilen you with myself." "I would oonsider myself a fortunat knight indeed, if I never had to bear moro disiigrueablb burden," ho replied, s bc look her bund, und, lending bur auroa tho fool log that spanned tho stream, thc proceeded up tho smooth and urussy road that lcd through tho rich und purple bluf somed olovor, toward tho house, ohuttin gnyly mid pleasantly us they went ulong They would huvu mudo a fino pict uro for painter, ns they walked leisurely up tba rond, Harry in Iiis gray uniform, und IOU ni with her riding oostumc neatly fitting he queenly form, and her jaunty hut with it guy plume. Though nnturo lind not boon so lavish i her gifts to Murry, ns s' e had boon to hi beautiful companion, \\fi was a noble spec men of youthful manhood, tall, struighl and well proportioned, with handsome, rocu lar leatmes, dark huir und whiskers, and fine intellectual face. Iii?* complexion, nul ur.illy fair, was now somewhat bronzed b exposure, and his deep gray eyes bcame With gentleness nnd kindlier; of heart II was frank mid unreserved in his mannen end his smile wus bright und winning. II hntl attaim <1 his twonty fifth year, but e virtuous und tranquil hud bren bis lifo, tin ho did not oppour to bo moro than twent* His father, a respectable fanner of ni i ti tl I Carolina, though not wealthy, possessed ample competency, nnd hud given to Harr ovory opportunity fir montai and mon culturo, whioh tho grateful son lind caro fully improved. When nt college ho lin not squandered his timo and moans in friv olous and worthless amusements, and ruin? his hoalth and prospects by dimipsUoo, bu hud dilligoutly applied himself to his Btudies and borno off tho highest honors of his olass. Ile l urn i ii g to his homo, ho did not disdain tlie quiet and useful pursuits of tho f unner, but could speed the plow or lin nd lo tho Nickle, os welles ho could wiold thu pen or tho sword. He was not content to be idle, and soon booniuo an ornament of hi? family and society, and a useful oitizen of tho community iu which ho resided. At tho cull of his Stato, ho had buckled on his sword in defence of whut he believed to bo a just and good omiso. On reaching tho mansion, Harry wi 8 . '.''inp of roiurniug, when Ellen said, "\. .uk in, Lieutenant, and tiiko a sout on thu piazza-it is moro pleasant hero than iu tho parlor at this hour of tho day. Father, L seo, has nut yet returned; please excuse mo just ono moment." And tho happy girl tripped into tho houso to take off her riding dress und hut. She returned directly, neatly and simply attired, and taking a chair, scated herself nour Harry, and endeavored to tnuku him feel perfectly ut homo It should bo remarked, just here, that not the least of Elton's charms was the fact that abc appeared to bu entirely unconscious 1 of her peerless beuuty. Hurry hud admired her person, and hu was now no less charmed with her agreeable manners und onuvcrsu lion. Free from afTootati'Mi or constraint, intelligent, polite and affable, frunk und friendly, without being rude or familiar, her gentle deportment und Kind hearing made you ut once feel that you were iu thu presence of ooo of those lovely and gifted beings who always shed tho sunshine of joy < and happiness nrnund them. Thu young oilicor bud been accustomed through lifo to the society of beautiful oud lovely girls, but their blandishments and charms hud hitherto hud but littlo effect upon him. His heart wu8 still whole, and lie hud never been seriously disturbed by tho tender passion. Hut lus susceptibility mid resolution were about to bc put to u Bcvorer lest than they hud ever before underdone. Would ho still bc proof against Cupid's durit? Wc shall soe. Some half an hour passed pleasantly away, whuu Ellen said, laughingly: ' I i li mk, Lieutenant, we ought to have some refreshment after this morning's exercise Let mc sec," alic continued, rising and going into thc house, "il I cannot Und something " She soon returned, bearing u large wuiter, lilied with tho choicest luxuries of the sea son-thcro were some slices of Gue white bread mid a huge ball of guidon bulter, tum blers of lurge, luscious cherries, und u dish of beautiful strawberries, covered with cream und augur, und flunked by a pitcher of cool milk Placing the winter ou a small table in front of her guest, shu said, upologetically, "1 um sorry 1 have no nice cake mid wine for you, Lieutenant; but tho house is empty this morning " '.I will hear no apology in tho presence of this ttiblo, Miss Ellen," Hurry replied. .'You could not Im-? ploasod oou who hus been living for months past un hurd bro ul or slapjacks ami salt meat, belter. And now you will pieuse tue belter still, if you will help mu to demolish this castlo. of good things." "You will lead tho assault, my good knight," said she, playfully, "and 1 will lol low" Hurry did not need a second prompting, and with such viands to spice their pleasant, chut, tho time ?<<w rapidly. "Is it not rather curly for strawberries und cherries in Virginia," remarked tho young lillicur, us hu helped himself to mein for thc second or third time. "Yes," replied his coiupunion; tho straw berries grew in tho wann house, and the oherrics arc u very curly kind. Tho trees stand on thc South side of tho gurdon, where, tho Grat wurm sun of spring strikes them; and then you know," said she, with un arch smile, "we are un Early people, mid ought, to have nu early fruit " *'To bo auro," rejoined Hurry, laughing, "I did not think of that 1 hud almost wished the name might bo changed, but for tho present I will repent of my wish." Ellen looked ut him with u puzzled ex pression of countenance, and u slight blush suffused her beautiful face Hurry noticed it, und it cent a thrill of pleasure through every fibro of his being How long they would have .-nt thus it is difficult to tell, hud not the Lieutenant looked ut his watch and seen that ho hud already overstayed thc time to which ho hud limited himself. I lo rose to depart. Ml hm asked and urged him to stay to dinner, ?a her father would then be home, and would bo happy to muke his acquaintance; und when he heard the event of tho morning, he would wish, she knew, to thunk him for thc kindness ho had shown to her. Hut duty wus imperative, und he hud to obey Well, if ho m tiff, go, he should cull in tho morning, on his return to camp. Ho prom ised to do so, and took up his hut. "As lifo is uncertain," suid Ellen, ox tending her bond, "und eapeoitilly so in time of war, il wo never meet nguiu. Lieu tenant, I want you ulwuys to oonsider mo your friend. 1 nm suru I shall never ocaso to feel grateful to you." Windover may bu my lot in thc future." Harry replied, with deep feeling, "I oan never foruct tho occurrences of this doy; and ? shall ever look back to the pleasant timo I have spent with you, us tho happiest moments of my lifo." Thcro was n pressure of hands-n simple act. of ceremony, and usually ll? assurance of friendship, but sotu'dimcs revealing o deeper fooling-and ho was gone. (TO BB CONTINUED.) It wus on American who said: "Wo uso two stones to grind tho flour of liberty. Tho lower is tho s-ohool, tho uppor ia the Bible" Atlanta Paper Mills, -A-t-lairta,, 3-a,. BOOK AND NEWS, All Si zo H and Weights. Office, 43 Broad Sired, Atlanta, Ga. Addrosa JAS. ORMOND, Proprietor, He for to this issue as n* Specimen of his Papou, TU1TS_MLLS A Noted Divine says They are worth thei/r weight in gold. READ WHAT HE SAYS: DR. 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As an antidote to ?yphilillc poison it is strongly recommended. 1 lundreds of cases of tho worst type have been radically cured hy it. liebig purely veg etable ils continued lite will do no harm. Thc best lime to lake ii is during thc summer and fall; and Instead Of debility, hcuducho, fever and ague, you will enjoy rohuat health. Sold by nil druggists. Price, $i.co. (nike, 35 Murray Street, New York. Jan 25. 1877 10 ly SENECA CITY BBB<*lfi SCHOOL.. 'IMIR second sewsion of thissohool begins JULY 1 2D, 1877. Instruction thorough. ?Uscipline strict mid terms unusually low. Board cnn bo had in pr?valo houses on reasonable (orina. The locality is healthy, and (ho piuco i-? becom ing celebrated for ils valuable minorai springs For particular* address 15. VV. Moimi:, l'rinoipnl, O. W. MOORE, Miss NORA ROBERTS. Juno 7. 1877 20-8m Greenville and Columbia Railroad CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Passenger Trains run daily. Sundays ex cepted, UOnOQOting with Day Trains no Soiitll Carolina Railroad up mid down On und after Monday, July 1G, 1877, tbe following will bo tho schedule: UP. Leave Columbia at 12 45 p tn Alston ut 2 35 p ni Nowberrv ot 8 43 p ra I Indues ut G 50 p tn linton nt 8 HO p m Arrive ut Oreonvillo 10 00 p tn DOWN. Lonvn Greenville at 5 80 a tn iWltoii at 7 20 a III Hodges at 8 57 a ra Alston ut 1 05 p m Arrive ut. (lol 11 tn bin 2 50 p m Anderson Branch and Blue Ridge R R, DOWN. Leave Walhalla Ot, . 4 15 a ra Perry ville ot 5 00 u ni IVndlelon ut 5 40 0 tn Anderson ut G 80 tl tn Arrive nt Belton 7 10 a ra up. Leave Belton nt 8 30 0 in Anderson ut 9 20 p 111 Pendleton nt 10 10 p tn Perryville ut 10 40 p tn Arrivent Walhalla ot ll 15 p to Laurens Brunell Trains leave Clinton at 9.00 a. tn, and leave Now berry ii .00 p. m. on Tues days, Thursdays and SutimUys. Abbeville llranoh Train connects nt. Hodgo's willi down and up train daily, Sundays ex ceptod. THOMAS DODAM li AD, General Superintendent. jAnKZ NORTON, JU., Gon'l Ticket Agent South Carolina Rai road CIIANG10 OP SC HE DU LR. COLUMBIA, July ll, 1877. On nntl after Sunday, 15th, Passenger TrniuB will run ns follows: FOP. COLUMBIA. i^Duy Trains-Sunday morning exoentod.) Lonvn Charleston at 5 4* ft ni Arrive at Columbia at 12 15 p m (Night 'fruin-Sunday night execptod.) Leavo Charleston nt 8 15 p m Arrivo at Columbia at 7 15 a ra KOIt AUGUSTA. (Day Train-Suaduy muming oxocpted.) Leavo Charleston nt 0 00 a tu Arrivo at Augusta at 5 00 p ni (Night Train - Sunday night exooptod.) Leavo Charleston at 7 li) n m Arrivo at Augusta at 8 00 a ra FOR CHARLESTON (Sunday muming except od.) Lcavo Columbia at 8 15 p m Arrivo at Chnrloston ot 10 00 p ra Leave Augusta at 8 80 a to Arrivo at Charleston at 4 20 p nv Night Train. Lonvn Columbia at 7 00 a m Arrivo at Charleston at G 40 0 rr* Lcavo Augusta at 8 15 p ra Arrivo at Charleston st 7 20 a ra S.S. SOLOMONS, Superintendent. S. B. PioKBNS; CrooTTtokoi Agent. Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Lino Railway, Whioli wont into effect July 4thf 1.877: Passenger Train East.. Loaves Atlanta at 4 00 p m Arrivo at Noroross at 4 67 p nt Tooooa at 8 22 p m Westminister at 9 16 p m ScDOea City at 9 40 p m Central at 10 16 p m Easley at 10 48 p m Greenville at ll 20 p tn Spartanburg at 12 54 a m Charlotto at 4 12 a ra Arrive at N. C. Junotino at 4 20 a m freight Train East. Loaves Atlunta at 7 15 a ra Toocoa at 8 45 p tu Westminister at 6 15 p ni Sonooa City at 6 05 p ra Control at 6 80 a ra Greenville at 7 40 a ra Spurt nu burg at ll 80 a ra Arrivo at Charlotte at 6 10 p ra Passenger Train West. Leavos N. 0. Junotion at 7 00 p m> Charlotte at 7 10 p ra Arrivo ot Gustonia at 8 05 p u? Spartanburg at 10 46 a nv Greenville at 12 88 a ra Central at 1 47 u ni? Seneca City at 2 20 a ra Westminster at 2 47 a ra Toccoa at 8 49 a nv Arrivo at Atlanta at 8 45 a ra Freight Train West. Leaves Charlotte at 7 00 a mr ^ Spartanburg at 1 45 p m ? Greenville at 4 50 p m Central at 7 00 a tn Seneca City at 6 05 a m Westminster at G 50 a ra Toccoa ot 8 80 a ra Arrivo at Atlanta at 5 20 p ni ATLANTA TO EASTERN CITIES VIA PIEDMONT AIR LINE. Leave Atlanta at 4 00 p nt . Arrivo ot Charlotto 4 12 a m Dunville 10 30 a m Richmond 4 48 p ra Washin?ton, D. C., vic. R., F. &P. lt. 9 55 p ra? Baltimore ll 80 p a? Philadelphia 3 25 H ra New York 7 00 a ra Boston 8 30 p m Leave Atlanta 4 00 p ra Arrive at Oharlotto 4 12 a ra (?ia Virginia Midland Route.) Arrivo ot Danville 10 80 a ra Lynchburg 1 30 p n> Washington City 9 45 p ra Dalt i more ll 30 p m Philadelphia 3 25 a in Now York 7 00 a ra Boston 8 30 p in CONNECTIONS. At Atlanta, with thc Atlanta & New Orleans Short Lin-?, (A & W Pt. R, lt.) and? Kenncsaw Route, W & A. R. lt.) tor air points in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkao* sis, Texas and the Northwest. Willi the Central Ruilroid of Georgia, for ?Macon, Savannah, Brunswiok, and all points io Southwestern Georgia and Florida. % With tho Georgia Railroad tnt Augusto,. Charleston, Port Royal and Savannah. \t Lulu, G?>.. with the Northeastern Rail? road, for Allions. Ou. At Seneca, with thc Bluo Ridgo Railroad1 for Walhalla und Belton, S. C. At Greenville, S C., with the Grcenvilo & Columbia lt lt. At Spartanburg, with tho Spartanburg, Union & Columbia Rai road, with tho Spurtunbure & Asheville Railroad, for Tyro? Mountain, connecting here with stuL'es fur Flut Rock, lleudorsonville, Asheville, and Warm Spring, NO. A line and well finished hotel at tho foot of this mountain At Charlotte, with tho Richmond & Dan?, viii" Railroad, for all points North, East and West, and for Virginia Springs.. With thc Ott roi I no neutral Railroad for Wilmington and intermediate points. G. J. FOREACRE, General Manager. W. J HOUSTON, GenM Pass. & Tiokot Agent. WM. KTTBNUKR. ll. V ? EDMOND. ETTENGER & EDMOND, Rioh.rn.oiid. "V su. \ N U FACT 11RERS OF PORTABLE" and STATIONARY ENGINES. BOILERS of all kinds. CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, MILL GEARING, SH AFTING, PULLEYS. AJO. American Turbino WATER WHEEL. Cameron's SPECIAL STEAM PUMPS. B&~ Send for Catalogue, -^g Novombcr 2, 187G 61 ly M. GOLDSMITH. P. KIND. GOLDSMITH & KIND, Founder* anti Machinists (l'lKKNIX inoN WOUICS,) COLUMBIA, S. C., MANUFACTURERS OF 8TEAM ENGINES of all sizes; Horso Powors, Circular and Muley Saw Mills, Flour Mills, Grist and Sugar (hun Mills. Ornamental Houso and Store Fronts, Railings for Grave Yards, Agricultural Imple mente etc Brass and Iron Castings of all kind* mudo to order on short notice, and on tho most reusonablo terms. Also, manufacturers of Cotton Press?? April 28, 1878 25 TD f?TB"OT Q RY. Ocoiice County. Senator-J. W. Livingston. Representatives- J S Vorner, ft F Sloaov. Clerk of the Court-Jeana W Strlblings, Judge of Probate-Richard Lswis.. Sheri/)' Coroner-R E Norman. Auditor-0. E. Watson. Treasurer-R. S. Porcher, School Commissioner-?-?Tif. Dendy. Jury Commissioner-A. Bronnooko. County Commissioners-Thomas Bibb, R S Rtitledgo, S M Crawford. Ti'ial Justices-H A H Oibsoa, S II Johns, B Prank Sloan. W A King. Intendant Walhalla-A Yt Stribllag. War dens: 1) L Roid O Wendel Icon, A Srenooke P V Waller, 1) Biemann S K Dondy. Mendanl West Union-J P Mioklor. Ward? ons; I K Hunter, B S James, Jacob Sohrodor, Jamos Wright. Postmaster Walhalla-J It W Johnston*