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I OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 7,1871. Iii the House on Saturday "ball and cbaic" Porter, of Va, wanted to intro? duce a resolution lookiug to the protec? tion of negro cadets at West Point, and on a vote to suspend the rule only 24 voted in the affirmative. The elephan tine negro which the Radicals have oe their hands ii nigh well "played out," and tis for West Point, the management ofthat institution under the presen: administration is villainous. The Sub-Committee wiitin vestigated ? the West Point outrage recommend that the three members of the fourth class, who were diiven from the institution, be restored, and that all of the first class, and others who were guilty of such gross behaviour, including Cadet Grant, Son of Ulysses, "ehip of the old block? head/' cadet Townseud, son of the Ad? jutant General Towcscnd, and cadet Farragut, son of Admiral Farragut, be expelled from West Point. These ca? dets, from the positions beld by their fathers, run the institution just as they please, in total disregard of rules, regu I lat'ons, orders, ?igrrts or deccucy, and they are npheld in their insubordination aud bad conduct by the President, who when cadets of the first class have been gr found guilty by Court martial, has par? doned them. The conduct of the officers has also been sevcrly censured for neglect ? cf duty. To save West Point from decay .and contempt, an example must bc ?made of both the guilty cadets, Presi? dent's son orno Presidcnt'sson, and the .officers of the institution, and a vigilance I exercised to see that Presidential favor J itisrn bc excluded from it during the i rest of this wbcci'e, corrupt and profl? igate administration. That Congress I will white wash, or let oft easily, is ex Ipeeled so far as the cadets are concerned The officers will probaly be made thc scapegoats in order to shield thc eldest born of our I'lysrcs. The President, standing between the nervous and anxious Radicals of the (North and West and the rampageous Radicals of thc South, has determined to shirk the responsibility * of either sighing the bill repealing the test oath [' or of vetoing it, and will let it become a law by thc constitutional expiration of the ten days in which he had fc> sign or v?to it, thus making Congress respon? sible for its results, be they good or bad. to the Radical party. The Soathcm Pacific Railroad bill in the House yesterday, was refcrrtd by a vote of 129 to Cl, the Committee to report it any time after the 15th inst. This action insures it* passage this ses? sion. A latge number of Democratic ijmembers voted for this bill on thc Aground that it was simple justice to thc South to have ibis road. ?The presence here of a number of - ; prominent New York politicians, of both the Coukling and thc Fenton ; wings, has given rise to the belief that > great efforts arc being made to heal thc t differences and re-unite the party in I that State. Collector Murphy is here jp to assis: in the passage of the last Radi j cal electioneering fraud, the cnlorce mcnt bill, but at the same time he wants peace, as Senator Fenton is mak? k/ ing things very warm lor him in New -j York, and will make it worse if Grant \. an J Conkling continue to ignore him ic the patronage in that State. From present indications, New York is not only hopelessly Democratic but it is more ti.ai' doubtful, il the present feud continue*, whether the Radicals vould not bc for some other caudidate for the Presidency than Grant, hence the anx ?cly to patch up a peace. It is stated that the fi-Lcries trou ! blc>< wore purposely provoked by Eng.; land, in accordante with a plan long! .' laid, so that when our Government j cisjc to urgt; a settleineut of the Abba. : ma claims, a concession of fi.-hiog privi j leges might be offeied as a proof of friendship, but really for the purpose Jj of stiil further delaying the adjustment %uf the more import? ant question involved in these claims. From what 1 can learn the mes ' scrigcr sent by the President after the San Domingoj<?b expedition, waa for thc purpose of their recall, not on ac couut of Cabral's success as stated, but j because thc English Government have made such veiy liberal offers with regard j to thc fisheries question aud the Alaba, ma claims that t heir set: lem. nf M3>saicd England on accouut ol her present pceuliar position with regard to affairs iu Europe desires to settle up her diffi cullie* will? th io Governmentale! makes great concessions in order to induce us j for the present tu. forbear our designs j in the purchaA or annexation of San j Domingo ; uut wishing at tbi. juncture lo have new complications to arise;; rather wi-h to acule the old one?. Can j Grant ?ifiord to loose the ea?h which ! , would be made on the arquiritiou of San Domingo for thc glory of having j * settled the Alabama claims and, that tither question so it ar to Yankeelaud, ; the fi? h cr ii* I' \? The constant d?niai? by newspaper correspondente sod editors tb tit there pre to foe uo change* in tho cabinet, 140 fur nothing. Thoae who make gath danial* sro friendly to thone whose pisser are mentioned itr connection pith walking the plank, i It is ropurtod that Ks-Governor Mor~ jap* nf #?* York, *u0 H?* k**n tD0 ? PresipWs s?ett for jercral hf* P4*1 I will succeed Boutwell ia the department, and the old reporte that Senator Morton wili-take i Ho of State in order io give 1 fossil, who at present rons the partment an opportunity of w waters more quiet, while J. W is to succeed Creswell in the ? Department. I give you thee for what they are worth. The changes without doubt, and Pi nia will get a place ia the Borie, formerly Secretary of 'b is now a guest at the White ? his name and that of Forney si most prominent from that Stati The Air Line Railroad fro: ington to New York fares sad h House, the Democratic meu>b< discussion on it, which Mr. Ke has the bill in charge refases, dilatory motions, &c, the D delay action on the bill every morning, and it sticks just w was a mouth ago. Io the Senat great wonderment of the Demoi the same question, Messrs Wils Morton parted company from C Sherman, Sumner and that cia: desire to break down the powe rights of the States in order th may have an easier time when I troduce some unconstitutional h political scheme before Congres: WEDNESDAY, FEB? A. A. GILBERT. The Sumter Watchman ) far the largest circulation cialhj in the surrounding coi of any paper published in Si and was established in 185< TUB CHESTERFIELD CAS The whole State is exercised subject of the recent great wrong to thc people of Chesterfield Coui the act of unseatiog their true a: gally elected Representatives in th islatnre of thc State. l'p?n retiring from their seats members in question put forfh til nexed protest-a calm and tr statement of the facts, which, io enormity of wrong, are uosurpasse anything previously done by ? Carolina Radicalism : In regard to thc action of the I of Representatives on yesterday, i priving us of our seats, we have to First. We know that we were cl by a majority of over 400 legal vot Secoudly. We know that over 2; legal votes were stuffed into the I at Old Store and Oro, which couuW the Republicans. Third. We know that the peopleofl terfield know, and those who have PO long contesting our seats know, no intimidation or undue influence exercised in our favor to secure vot keep thc other party from rceei them, in any portion of the Countj Chesterfield. We expect to n?Jc*j the above statements before the pu We protest in thc name of the peop Chesteifield, agaiost the unjust revolutionary action of the House Representatives, in stifling the v and prevcrting the will of her free pie, expressed at the ballot-box. M. J. I10?GI B. C. EVANS This is endorsed by Senator Du< in the following statement : I hereby endorse all that is uti above, aud declare that I do not rec niie the newly seated, members as legal representatives of the pcoplo Chesterfield County. G. W. DU VA LL. Senator ftom Chesterfield This act of usurpation overleaps ev principle of right and freedom, i sweeps away, at one fell swoop, ev vestige of power, constitutional gu antee and safe guard, as reposed in ballot b<<x. If thc House ot Represe tat i ves has thc power in this case, it 1 the power to scud home every Refo member, and to declare ?hat none 1 Radical members phall occupy seats, the will of the people what it may. The facts attending this case a extraordinary. A majority of the co tu i t toe (radical members) charged wi the case, after full and searching ion ligation, fully establish the fact th these members received a majority the votes cast and were legally eleote and so reported to the Hou?e, recoi mending that the incumbents reta their scats. K small minority of tl committee report io favor of seating tl contestants. The majority report disregarded, and that of lac tu i nor ii taken up aud adopted. Io order to show the power of port sway and corruption to stay conscient and strangle truth aud justice, we wi state flPfaet as connected with thia case One of the committee ou the part of th minority, who signed the falsified re port, was called upon hy a member t know thc, facti, io order that he migh determine how he should vote, fte from all party control, and on the sid ol truth and justice. The question wa put; direct : From the showing mad before the Committee, did or did eo j the Reform nw m bera, Mci sra HOUOE : and KVANS, receive a majority of tbi j votea cast f The reply was that thej ? did receive such majority. The forthei gesti?n wa? alto put : Wai (hero io timidatioa, or aodtte influenoc, or ille? gal roting, whtab eoold hare tended to ?reate that msjorrfw tn thcie favor f To lilka negative rvfrty ?as received. \Tk?9,mi? the questioner, is the oana 'of flit thit it good aod true and honest ?od just io government, bow is it ? you signed tbat minority report? < said tbe perjcred rr an, (for such be ? you know how that was done-pt pressure sod necessity. There w doubtless other things dependent o] this, which involved schemes of plane When the hoar fo? voting arrived, eye of the questioner was kept steac and sternly apon the questioned merni Bis name was called by the clerk hesitated ia con fusion, and voted aga, his oum report. The searching gaze honesty was too much even for perjured soul. But the iniquitous m sure received a majority of the vol and the banners of freedom and ri? were trampled in the dust. Many of the Republican memb voted and declaimed against it, and I Charleston Republican proclaims it disaster-one of a long string of di asters-rather than a triumph for party. That such acts of flagitit outrage must react upon their autho none can doubt. Whipper was in t lead of this movement, and carried through under the party lash. He one of the most intelligent of the cole ed members of the House, and is respe sible for willfully leading bis peo] astray. -*. ??? . KOBE OFFICIAS. STEALING C POSED. JOSEPH CREWS-the veritable JOE who did so much to create Jistarbanc in the up country-the man who d clares, with unblushing effrontery, ? he bas stolen and will steal, that it his business to steal-has reeently p his hand into tho State Treasury-fra dulently, to the amount of $7,5C0, ot single transaction, as appears from t report of the speeial committee of t Legislature raised to investigate t matter, . CREWS was chairman of the coram toe to investigate the electoral affai of the Third Congressional Distrii Among the ?teto? drawnly him as e; penses, is 87,500 in favor of J. A. Du BAB, for services rendered a? attorn and clerk. WRIGHT, ELLIOT, SMALI and MCINTYRE, members of his coi mutee, say that Mr. DUNBAR was neve with tber consent, employed as* at torn i or clerk, and Mr. DUNBAR himse declares that he did not receive a cei of the money. The special committee of thc Legist; ture, in their report, recommend th; the Attorney General be instructed i institute proceedings to secu.-e tl. return of the money to the Treasury. And, at last accounts, so the matt? stands. GREENVILLE AM) COLL'JIBIA BAI ROAD, Col. Titos. DoDA?EAf?, late Superin tendent of thc Richmond and Dau vii! Road, has accepted and entered upon th duties of Gcnerul Superintendent of th Greenville and Columbia Rail Roat The Richmond Dispatch naja: "Iii many friends will regret that more libel al remuneration and a wider field of or entions has tempted Col. DOI>AMEAI> t leave Virginia. Ile has been connecte with our Rail Roads fer more tha thirty years, having daring the tim had charge of the Richmond and Peter: burg, Chesapeake and Ohio, Virgini and Tennessee, Richmond and Yor River, and Richmond and Dauvill Railroads. -mt. * -4 <jP>- K * - mm - THE WORLD ALMANAC FOB 1871 We have received, "witf* the compli mcnts of MANTON WARBLE," a copy o the Xtw York World Alruaoac for LS7l for which we return tbaaka. It contain a wonderful amount of statistical ant other valuable; compilation. INCOME TAX. The Philadelphia Ledger says tha Alexander T. Stewart, of New York paid last year, iucome tax, more that either one of twenty seven States an? Territories, and more thai Arizona Colorado, Dakota, Florida, Washington New Mexico, Utah, Idaho and .Montan: combi: ed. And tbat W. B. Astoi paid more tbaa the wbolo Slate o Verni ?nt. JOINT MEETING. COLUMBIA, S. C., Febuary 9,1871. Pursuant io a call of the Executive Committee, the members ?f the Soutli Carv?ma Agricultural ?ad Mecbauica Society, and S ock holders of the Aux? iliary joint Stock Company, mat ic Irwin's Hall laat evening, at half-past 7 o'clock. The president of the Society called the meeting to order and instructed the Secretary to euroli the delegates pres? ent. Tbe following counties were rep? resented: Abbeville, Barnwell, Charles? ton, Cheater, Chesterfield, Darlington, Fairfield, Kershaw, Newberry, Orange burg, Richland, Sumter and York. The atuouAt of stock subscribed was called ferr, lt was found that although several counties bad made up their quota, the full amount of stock had net been reported to the Secretary. Mr. Gilbert, from Sumter, moved that the members of tbe Joint Stock Com? pany present eleet an agent to canvass the Statu fur tbe purpose of increasing th? stock to at least $30,000, sod1 that he receive compensation for his' ser? vices. ' Mr. Hope? ot Columbia, moved that the Executive Committee of the Agricultural and Mechanical Society be aa thor ?sed to appoint such agent.. Mr. Richardson of Sumter, sieved as sn amendment that the Secretary be instructed io write to tba various committees io contiene soliciting for stock, aird to report tba rassit of their labors bj the 10? of March, after which time the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society should call a meet? ing of the stoekboldera for permanent organization. The Secretary read a letter from the j Hon. D. W. Lewis, Secretary Georgia State Agrieultaral Society, asking the Society to appoint delegates to attend the Southern Agricultural Congress, to meet at Macon, the 22d inst In compliance with this letter, rhe Pres? dent appointed the following delegation: J. S. Richardson, T, H. Clarke, J. B. Moore, T, W. Woodward, D. H. Jacques, Edward Hope, F. A. Connor, J. M. Baxter, Paul S. Felder, and A. B. Springs. On motion of Col. J. 3. Moore, of | Sumter, the President and Secretary were added to the delegation. On motion, the Convention adjourned JOHNSON HAGOOD President D. WYATT AIKEN, Secretary. HON. HOBACE~ GHKKLY~IN A NEW BOLE*. The Hon. Horace Greely was initiated last everit:g in the mysteries that obtain amongthedevotccs of the Greek divinity, Terpsichore. He attended the ball of the Liucoln Union Club at Appollo Hall, but as be was in disguise, being j dressed, with exquisite taste, in fall evening cos umc, aod circled around in the mazes of the dance with the spright? liness and gaiety of a leader of the German, no one was aware of his pres? ence until he, in an anguarded moment, gave his name to one o?~ the floor com? mittee, who wished to introduce the .'gay Lothario" to a bevy of handsome adios, in magnificent toiletts, who had fur half an hour been importuning said committeeman for an introduction lo the Adonis, who had created a great sensation by his imposing (out ensemble and graceful dancing. The unfortunate committeeman is now suffering from the effects of* a paralytic stroke, caused by extreme astonishment at his discovery of the true status of the ugay youn< Dazzle." Mr. Greely will probably soon commence the publication of a series of articles in thc Tribune on ?.What I know About Balls."-Nev: York Commercial. NO WHITES IN THE COLORED CHURCH. Dr. Watson, in the Index, relates the following incident : An incident occur red near the close of the General Confer? ence which developed the principle and fixed the future policy of the church. It was this, that no white man could be a member of the colored church. Some substantial reasons were given by Bishop Miles and others why such persons never should be admitted. He said he did not want to be any whiter, nor did he desire a white brother to be aoy blacker. Bishop Paine said that was the trae key note. Admit one, aud others, designing men, might join the n for their own selfish motives. They all agreed, so far as we could learn, that thc races were to bc kept, distinct in their churches, fully endorsing the doctrine we have always advocated io the index. ? COMMERCIAL? SUMTER MARKET F EB'RY 14. Cotton still rule? dull, with a further decline. Sales past week bare ruled from 9 to 12$ ac cording to grade. Suki <V bales, market closes dull. BACON-Sides, I2i@I5; Shoulders, !I(?,12i Hams. 25. LARD-?0@25e. FLOUR-Per bbl. $7@$ 12. COFFEE-Lagusyra, 30(g,00 ; Jure, 40@0o; Rio. 20(5,25. SALT-$250 SUGAR- Brown. 12}@14;C, 15? 1?; A., 17 @?0 ; Cnxhed, I7@I8. BAGGING- ?5(a>37?. IRON-7IES-8@l0. ROPE-10QI5. BATESVILLE SHIRTINGS-Per bale 9ie. YARN BY THE BALE-$l,40c. Per bunch. NEW YORK MARKET, FEB'RY 13 COTTON 15J GOLD 112. M_ASONIC. rf MIE REGULAR MON HI LY COMMUNICA ? TION OF CLAREA ONT LODGE, NO 84. A.-. F.*. M.*. will be held ou Thursday evening, March 2., 1870, at 7 o'clock. By order of T. V. WALSH, W.\ M.*. M. C. WILLIS. Secretary. Feb 8, 1971. _ C ORLY-COKS-CORN. 13 OOO BUSIIKLS c0RN For sale Ly Feb 15_F. W. KERCnNER. SOAP AND CANDLES. 250 B0XES ?0AP' 200 " c"?'" For Sale by Feb 15_F. W. KERCIINER, BACOX AND PORK? OA II H Dd, Smoked SIDES AND &HOUL &\J DEBS, IgQ Boxes D. S- " 44 - 100BELS P0BK' For sale Feb 15 F. W. KERCHNER, The State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. WHEREAS, at a Corni of Probate for Sumter Coauty on lbs 3rd da; of Feb. A. D. 1871. The petition uf Mathea G Ramsey. Ks'tor of the estate of John Nattle*, late of Se ?ter Coan ty ead said Slat?, was presented, tetliog forth that the dalles of (be said Mathea O. Ramsey. Ex'irr, bad been folly discharged, aod praying te be re? leased from the same. These are therefore, la compliance with tba General Assembly, enacted on tba 26th of March 18(19, to cite and admonish all tee! singular tko kindred and creditors of tee said Joba Nettles, deceased, that they be and i.ppear bolsee sae. ia ibo Court of Probate, to be brid at tba tova of b ?res on (be Itt* day of Marek, 18TI, at ll o'* ??ck io the forenoon. to show esiaee if cay they bar?, why tba said Mathea O, Ramsey, Ex tor, sb' aid aot bo discharged. G ivan ander say hand this Ird dey of Febnxary A. 0.1871. C. M. HURST, Febt-4t3_ Jedge of Probeta. Error? ?s* IToaUh. . A GENTLEMAN who wftered for years frees Narr?os Debility, Prematuro Decay, and all lbw e?eeta of yoetblol indtserltlon^Sfill for ibo sake of saferioe; hamaoity, seed free te ell wke nerf it tko reeerpe ead direetioB formating tie si*, pia remedy by whick be was cered. ' wishing to profit by tbs advertiser'* .va do aa by addreastsg, la perl JOHN Br i . Sf?; a Cedar Street, Nsw rori. Dee 7-1 j OFFICE OF THE South Carolina Central R.R. Co. SUMTER, S. C. Fib. 11,1371. TO TH SUBSCBlBlttS ?0 Til CATITaJ. STOCK. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS at a regular meeting, bold on 24tb January, ult., took jucb action, n<i in their judgment will complet* tb* Road st cn early day. Bot in order to as? eare this result it is necessary that they should obtain tbe hearty aid and co- operation of al! par? ties interested. They therefore earnestly request subscribers to come forward end meet their sub? scription s ss they may be called on for tb* same. Io eonsideratioo of the stringency of mosey stet tere, the) bare made the installments light, and they therefore do expect stockholders to comply with their engagements in order thai tbe Road may make good tbe contracta existing ander aa thority giren by tbem. W. H. PXKOXSIAD, or in his stsenee, Maj. JOSEPH JOBSSOX is autho? rised to arraDgu with stockholders for instalments due, snd als?, to Act in relation to lands sab scribed snd Rights of Way. JAMES M. CARSON. President pro. tem. The undersigned will be ia Sumter for the abor* purposes on Monday, 20th, sod Tuesday, 21st inst. Wa. H. PERONNEA?, Feb 15 Treasurer. For Sale or Sent ATRACT OF LAND near Providence, in Sumter County, containing 2SS seres, lately owned by C. C. Jackson, and purchased by bim from Edward L. Murray and Wife, Terms accommodating. Apply to Riobard:on A Son, at Sumter, S. C. G. W. WITLB. Feb 15- rf CLEANING AMD SCOURING CLOTHING. THE UNDERSIGNED Would respectfully announce to tbe citizens of j Sumter County, that be bas taken a room in tbe rear of James Rattly's Barber Shop, on Main Street. He will be plessed to attend to sny work entrusted tn him, and promises logi ve entire sat? isfaction, end to work st prices to snit tb* times. Any one having clothing they wish renovated will pleas* call. ABE AH A M "POW ELL. Feb 15_ lea COTTON. ?N addition to tb. Wando Fertiliser I am pre? pared to famish Platters tb? Acid Phosphate for compositng with Cotton Seed and other Plautation Manures. Price per Ton of 2000 pounds at Factory $30 Cash. On tim. $35 per Ton, at Fae? tory, payable tst November next, witbottt interest. ELISHA CARSON, Feh 15_Aient. DISSOLUTION. THE firm of MOORE, WILSON A CO., was dissolved on the 1st January. E. T. MOORE, J. S. WILSON, E. T. WILSON, Feb 15_3t_ COTTON FOB GUANO. $1,000 PREMIUM. We propos, selling a limited quantity of on Guanos for Middling Cotton, st 15 cts., deliver? ed at plsnter's nearest depot, by 1st November next. W. also ofter the magnificent premium of $1,U00 for tb. best yield from oar Guanos. F >r particulars app'y ta our Dearest Agent, or address os for Circ .lar. WILCOX, GIBBS A CO., Importers and Deniers in Guanos, Charleston, S. C., Savannah and Augusta, Geo. Feb 15_Im The State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTE li-COURT OF, COMMON PLEAS. Augustus R. Tatum vs. William. E. Plow dot. To WILLIAM E. PL0WDEN, Defendant in tbis action : YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint io this action, wuich is filed in the office of tbe Clerk of tbe Court of Common Pleas ( <r th. said Canty, and to serve a copy of your answer on tb. subneritwr at his office, Sumter, South Carolina, within twenty days after tb. service of tbis summons on you, excludive of tb. day of service. If you fail to answer this complaint within |be time aforesaid, the plaintiff will take judgment against yoo for the sum of twelve hundred dol? lars, with legal rate of interest from tbe first dey of October, ono thcisand eight hundred and seventy, and costs and disbursements necessary and incident to this actioe. Dated st Sumter, S. C., Febuary 7, 1171. E. W. MOISE, Plaintiffs Attora*/. To tbe Defendant, William E. Plowden : Take notice that tbe Summons and Complaint in this action were flied in the ofic. of tb. Clark of the Court of Comeaos, Pleas for Sumter Coun? ty sr.d Stat* *f South Carolin* en tb? seventh day of Febuary, 1871. E. W. MOISE, Plaintiffs Attorney. Febuary 15,1871._ Thc State of South Carolina. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUM'Y OK SUMTER. Daniel E. Keels vs. William ?. Plowden. To WILLIAM E. PIOWDBN, Defendant ia tala action. YOU are hereby summoned and roqeired to answer tue complaint io this action, which ts flied in tbe once of the Clerk of tbe Court et Common Pleas for tbe said County, and to taree a copy of your answer ea tb* subscriber st bis office. Sumter, South-Carolina, within twenty days after the service of this summons on you, ex lufivc of ibo day of service. If you fall to answer Ibis complaint within the tia* aforesaid, tb* Plaintiff will lah* judgment ag inst yon for the sam' of Four Hundred sad Eighty One Dollars, with legal rate *f interest from tbe twenty-sixth day *f January, one tho* .and eight bendred and seventy-oo?, and costs ?ad disbursement* neeosssary sad incident to this sction. Dated Somier, 8. C. Febuary 7th, 1871. E. W. MOISE, PUiatiTr Attora*?. To lb? Defendant, William E. Plowden : Take notice, that tb* summons and complaint in this action were filed la the office of the Clerk of the Court or Common Pleas for Sam ter Os*?? ty and Stat* of Som*. Caro liss, ea tb* seventh day oi February, 1871. E. W. MOISE, PlaiatiTs Attora*?. Feb. 15 flt The State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. By C. M. Hunt, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County. Whereas. Ju. A. Sanders bas applied te me ir? LetUrs oj Administration with wHI annexed, aa si 1 and .rte gul ar tb* feeds sad ebatOes, righi* and credit* af Jab*) Headers, ?..casad, af said County, Tb*** sr* tWofora to'efw oat admonish all and sioguiar, tbe t edie* ted creditors of tb* said deceased, to bc and appear b*for*> rn* at eur asst Court af Probata xor tba said Coaatx, ta b* holden a? San Ur Coan Boas*, aaj th* Ira day rf Mai* ? oban souum, ?aay.^y^s?d tai? ministration should net he greeted, r taw******?** hundred sad swveety, aa* la tie S-tth jaar af Americas Iadspesjiwa**. DISTRICT COURT OF TBE ?NI? TED 8TATB3-FORME DISTRICT OF -e aasioiali***! tm Am II sei ?iltanot ** ?MlWflwaBM?awMB*wBb3 J^/AwMh <*MsMw : ALI* STYLES. Would call special attention to the LARGEST and BEST stock of OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. Lamp Fixings, A? Burners, Rims, Wicka, Chimneys, Shades, ic, !. great tarie ?j s?ways ?a fc-ad. Hew Safety Burlier. Gail and examine it, * CANDIES from 29 ?cata to $1 25 per pound. FRUIT-all kinds. FANCY GROCERIES AND FAMILY SUP? PLIES. J. H. SPAMF, Agent, AT DARGAN'S LATE STAND, ?cb 8_ French and Music. MISS L? M. WALKER proposes" giving les? sons ia French and Music, should a class of fire or more be formed. Miss WALKER had the ad cantare of studying French ander Dr. Faber ? (now of 8. C. University,) wheeo long residence in France made that language easy and familiar as bis vernacular ; aad she afterward studied in one of the most justly celebrated schools lathe whole Mississippi Valley-"Science Hill," at Shelby ville, Ky. Mrs. Te vis, (who with ber now deceased husband founded Science Hill more thea forty years ago, aad ?rho is still tts veteran Principal,) In giving Miss WALKER a certificate of capacity and aptness, alludes par? ticularly to her correct pronunciation. Apply at the Methodist Parsonsge ia Sumter. F?b8-tf_ Dissolutions The firm of REAMES, CHANDLER ? CO., was dissolved on the 2Sth ' January, by the withdrawal of E. J. SHAW, A. A. SOLOMONS and J. T. SOLOMONS. All persons indexed will make payment to either of the ntdersigncd, who constitute the new firm, by whom the business will x con? tinued at Mayesville, under tbe DUM of H. M. REAMES A CO. H. M. REAMES. A. J. CHANDLER, J. E. BRUNSON. Feb 8-3t_ SOUTH CAROLINA Central Bail Eoad Co? CHARLESTON, 8. C., January ll, 1871. THE EIGHTH INSTALMENT OF FIVE DOLLARS PER SHARE, ?ill he payable oe 18th Marsh, proximo. Ic Charleston-at the Oficie of th? Company, No. 10 Broad street Io Sumter-To Major JOSEPH JOHNSON. lu Clarendon-To Dr. G. ALLEN HUGGINS. WM. H. PERON NEAL", Treasurer. Feb 8 _ .j 1 Notice to Planters. THOSE PLANTERS WHO HAVB PAID UP their Liens, aad who coed supplies, ?Ul for ward their applications, and see if they can meet oar conditions far another year. Planters need not apply until they bare paid up or bar? secured balances. GBO. W. WILLIAMS ? CO., Factors, Charleston, 8. C. Parties who wish to make applicatioa, or se? cure balances will call on, GEO. E. TAYLOR. Sumter, S. C. Jan 25-?m Notice. HAYING REMOVED MJ OFFICE TO * Meurt. GREEN & WALSH'S Store, I can be found at all times ready to altead to any business lu my lice. GEO. E. TAYLOR. F?hl_._4m Notice. THE SUBSCRIBER, AGENT FOR th? Wando Company, la Sumter Coanty, earnestly request ?ll those who have not yet paid op, to call and settle promptly as it ts necessary that they should do so. The Company requires BM te giro this notice. BLISHA CARSON, Jae 18-if_Agent Final Notice. ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF A. ANDERSON A CO., mast come forward s nd settle ip. I am compelled ta close ap thi bc si oes*. A. J. CHINA, Jaa. j-dt_ Surviving Partner. To Bent HE OFFICE ON COURT HOUSE SQUARE formerly occupied by tbs Sweater News. Apply te AA SOLOMONS. Jaa 18 _. Desirable Residence. THE FINE DWELLING HOUSE, CORNER of Wasaiaftesi Street aad Camden Read. FOR SALE OR TO RENT, . Aptly aa OHAS. fl. MOISE. Jania_ ti Sumter Female Institute. THE NEXT REGULAR SESSION OF THE SUMTER FEMALE INSTITUTE ?Ul omamaaaFsbraary lath, 1871. . tar tersas apply sar airea lars ta Maa. L. A. BROWNE, ts Frw stael Jaa: PACIFIC Fire Insurance Company, -OF- , SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. A88ETS,_.,...,..tl,Ttt,aat GOLD. j Seaarit* ky 8?t* La?-J&tm,** 60LD. Y >A W,*>W ?Ja WHITE, Aaeot, NEW STYLES Dry Goods, BY LATE A Rill VALS OUR S?OCK OF DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, HOSIERY, NOTIONS, &c, ii complete io all departments Our Goods are marked at PRICES that will PAY AN INSPECTION OF THEM BY ALL*PURCHASERS. - GROCERIES, OUR STOCK OF STAPLE AND FAN?YfGROCERIES, 'is kept full at all times, consisting of all kinds, (Except Liquors.) GREEN & WALSH. Buckwheat Flour. Mackerel, new. Batter, Mountain and Goshen, C leese, Pearl Hotniney, Bolted Meal, reakfast Bacon, entucky barns, Por saleby GREEN & WALSH. Satin Cloth, a new article for Ladies Dresses. The Largest ASSORTMENT OF DRESS GOODS in Town. At GREEN A '.VALS H'S AH Wool Merinos, De La ines and Empress Cloths. Dress Trimmings. OF ALL KINDS. THE LATEST STYLED At GREEN A WALSH'S. Alpaeeac-all kinds, colors and qaalities. The NEW STYLE HOOP SKIRT At GREEN A WALSH'S. Silks, Poplins, Scotch Plaids and Fancy Delaines. Shawls and Cloaks. AWFUL CUEAP, At GREEN it WALSH'S. Cloaks and Shawls of all qaalities. Blankets, Clothing, AND HATS, of all kinds. At GREEN A WALSH'S. Largest Assortment of Harness ia Sumter. Come an J tee it. Saddles, Harness? AND WHIPS, of best quality, At GREEN A WALSH'S. Saddles and Bridles to salt er, ry one. Crockery, Glassware, AND HARDWARE, at retail and wholesale, At GREEN A WA LL H'S. Another Lot nf those New Style Hats. ACCIDENTS PREVENTED BY PURCHASING THE NON EXPLOSIVE KEROSINE LAMPS, to be bad on!y At GREEN A WALSH'S. Chin? mad Glass Ware. Crockery of all kinds. Full Stock OF CORN. BACON. LARD. HAMS AND BUTTER, COFFEE, TEA ann. SUiAR, At GREEN A WALSHS. Calf Skin, Sola and Lacing Leather. Rabber Belting. FLOUR. SALT, MOLASSES and MESS PORK, At GREEN A WALSH'S. Philadelphia Boots and Shoes. Hew Lot OF WHITE GOODS. GLOVES, HOSIERY and DRESS GOODS, Just reeelred at as? tonishingly lois price?, By GREEN k WALSH. UV?'* Beeta and She es. Kiag's Lad ia* Shoes. Hew Tork Exchange, BOUGHT AND SOLD BY GREEK A WALSH. Bargains in Bemnants, At GREEN 4 WALSH' Planter's owing us for ... are requested to meet their obliga? tions promptly, as this is the time of the year tee need our money. If you do not wish to stU Cotton, we will ship md hold it GREEN k WALSH. COTTON. Wa as* ye apar .3 to pey the HIGHES I CASH PRICE FOR COTTON, OB SHH AUB HOLD WHEN DESIRED, atoktef CASH ADVANCES ON SAME. Green & Walsh mum m mmi ummmt t .4 ??? :...?; -?v ...... COMMISSION MERCHANTS. G JR E AT REDUCTION Iii Prices. GOOD FAMILY FLOUR, 15 lbs. for $1,00. GOOD COFFEE, 20 cts. per lb. PRIM? COFFEE, 25 cts. per lb. GOOD BROWN SUGAR, 12 1-2 cents per lb. GOSHEN BUTTER, 40c. per lb. LARD, 20 cents per pound 6 pounds for $1.00. HYS< N TEA, $1.00 per lb. Just Received, A FINE STOCK OF PAIN TS -AND OIL, At Greatly i'ednced Prices, -AT PLANTERS' WAREHOUSE, Sumter, S. C? Jan ll Bring the Cash -AND The undersigned begs leave to return his thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon him, and hopes to merit a continuance of the same. Will keep constantly on hand a COMPLETE ASSORTMENT -OF Drugs, MEDICINES, &C?, &C., which he will sell at a VERY SMALL PROFIT FOR CASH. He is compelled to make his business STRICTLY CASH, and hopes one and all will SAVE THEIR FEELINGS AND NOT ASK FOR CREDIT. DR. A. J. CHINA, Successor to A. ANDERSON k CO., SUMTES, S. C. Jan 4, 1871. tf COTTON SEED, FOR PLANTING. OH BUSHELS PU?S DICKSON, OU at $2.50 par bushsL 7fi; Bothels Boyd Proliie, O st $1.5? f*r bosse!, tapir* ot L. P. IORIN?, Esq., Sumter, or direct from ROBERT BROUN, j+ 1 _Sm* Manchester. S. FOI PRINTING ?odBL Aig ]BOO K MANUFACTURINGUed BINDING iu brashes, go to _??JlEtS? Ho?L Ut Metffrf-tiree* ff**** Ctortoston nov