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VOL. XXII WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, 1871. NO. 7. Timeo Da?aos Et Dona Ferentes.-Vlrg. DEVOTED TO LITERATURE, MORALITY AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. (he Sumter Watchman. {ESTABLISHED IN 1S50.) 18 PUBLISHED 'EIC k' WEDNESDAY MORNING ?AT SUMTER. S\ C.? BY LISE KT & FLOWERS. Terms. j year.*? 00 months. * *? {se months.~. * M DVERTISEMENTS inserted at the rate >NB DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS per ?ire for the first, ONE DOLLAR lor the nd, and FIFTY CENTS for each subsequent rtion, for any period less than three tnmiths I?ITUAtilES, TKlliUTES OF RESPECT all communications which subserve private rests, will bc paid tor as advertisements. For The Youth. ?HE SIZE OF SOULS. '-Father," said James Watsot), "are souls ol' the same size?" "It depends upon what you mean bj term," said Mr. Watson. "A cer n kind of fish are called souls. They not ol the same size* some are small d some are large. Shoes jud boots ve soles. They are oot all of the same e." ' I did not mean those kinds of soles." "What kind did you meau ?" "Such souls as we have." "What kind of souls do we have!'"' "We all have souls." "More pn-perly speaking, we are liv g souls We are not one thing and r sou's: another. What led you to k the question respecting the size of ul* ?" "I heard Mr. Newcomb say in hi.? lee? re that Cromwell had oue of the larg t souls that ever lived." "What did Mr. Newcomb mean when said Cromwell had a very large ul ?" "1 suppose he meant as he said." "Did be mean to tiffirm that his soul J longer, and wider, and thicker than j ' ber iou!.- ?'' j j "No, sir, I don't suppose he meant j1 at ; because souls have uo length or eadth " "He spoke figuratively, and his mean fi was that Cromwell had greater in- j1 lligence, ei ergy and magnanimity jr an other men. When we speak ofH e a? having a great seul, we generally ave reference to his capacity lor ?en- j ' ous feeling, rather than ty hi- capacity I r thinking. We say of a generous, * ble-uiiutied mau that he has a great .' ul." j I "Why Jo some persons have larger? ula than others ?" |1 "Some are born with greater souls, ?r at is, with greater capacities than Ie hers. That is one cau-o. Then some a uls ?row more than others?" jr "Because better care is taken of them j jjoreculture ie bestowed upou them iX is with souls as with plants. If they s e carefully cultivated, tiny make a Ie gorous growth II they arc neglected. ' ey have a stunted growth. I once a new two boys, who were ambitious. I ut the ambition of one differed widely ?s om that of thc other. One wa? a great - wirer of tile village blacksmith, who as a tall, stalwart man, and who had ' e reputation of being the strotigwt ! ' an In town. Hubert, for that was the v oy's name, used frequently t'? vi-it the ' lacksmith'sshop, and watch the pun-?j erous blows the blacksmith ?rave to thc 1 eatcd iron. He admired the powerful !.* ?rm that wielded the sledgehammer, nd thought that he should be perfectly 1 pappy if he could be a* tall and Iari?e '. iud strong as the blacksmith. ile 1 Wanted to know what would make his 1 body grow and what could make him I Strong. Some wa^s gave him some ?li 1 rectioos which he made himself ridicu- ; ous by following." j' "Did he irrow large and strong ?" ? ' "No. Nature design ted that he ' hould be a medium-sized man, and <>? : ourse he did not get beyond that. The r tither buy was ambitions of having a ' ircai soul - ?f being mentally strons.- ' Ile admired mind more than "budy, and 1 whenever he read a good book, he felt ! tn intense desire fur mental improve- 5 tnent." ?' "What did he do?" j "Ile used all thc moans of mental itu 1 rovement within his reach." h "Did he go to school ?" M "Ile went to school when he could - :1 Iiis father was a farmer whj kept him r nt home t" nelp him in thc summer, ' lind sent him to school in winter. Ile 1 Btudied with al! his might when he did go to school, and when he did not gu 1 to school he d d the best he Could-j1 "When bc went t;> the field to work, he j* took a book with him, and when for any . ' cause there was an interval from labor, 1 Die spent it in reading. Then, mb en he;' ?was -?I work, he thought over what he ' |read, so that he knew all the thoughts 1 the book contained. Then he kept his j' eyes an J his ears open. He saw and, heard what was going on .-.round him,! especially when he met with intelligent ? men did he listen with great attention . to what they said, and treasured up in : his memory everything he thought to . i have value. He thus made as much j I mental progress as most of those who': have nothing to do but study After while his father concluded to give t him the advantages of a public educa? tion. lu due time he was sent to college, where he became one of the ?ry best scholars." "It seems to me that he sought to have a great miud rather thau a great soul." "So he did at first, that is to say, he eared more for the attainments of in? tellectual power than he did for nobility I of soul. But after a while he began to ( see that he was pursuing a selfish course. : 'I am,' thought he, 'living ODiy to my- . self. I am seeking my own mental itu? provemeot wit..out caring much fdr the improvement and happiness of others' Having become sensible of his deficien ey. he set out to cultivate his heart as well as his intellect. "IJowdid he do it?" "Io the first place he set himself to encourage aud assist those students who were discouraged and found it hard to1 get along. Theo he endeavored to act1 as a peace m%ker io all cases where there were difficulties and quarrels. By ^ and by, be discovered that the best way te become noble minded waa to follow the example of Christ. He sought first the kingdom of Christ and his right? eousness, and became thus a true fol ower of Christ. After he had com plated his college course be studied for the ministry, that he might become a miiisionary to the heathen. Some thought that he waa wasting his talents JJ devoting them to the work of in? structing the ignorant and degraded sons of Africa, but he did not think so. Ml who knew him honored him for his ievotion to the cause of benevolence." Many young persons desire to bc ?trong. This is well. Thej should seek to have healthy, strong bodies, that their bodies may be fitting instruments A the soul. They should desire to have strong, beautiful, noble souls. To have such souls they must use the mears of growth. The law of bodily growth is exercise. The limbs become strong ?vhen'they are properly and vigorously exercised. The law of soul growth is he same, exercise. Ile who wishes to lave strong memory must exercise it, md he who would.have strong and jobie feelings must pursue a similar :ourse.-Bright Side. [From the N. Y. Times.] rilE LAST "DIAMOND WEDDING.' A fashionable wedding occurred in ?ew York last Wednesday evening, at Trinity Church. Miss Mary Amelia l'wccd, daughter of Wm. Marcy Tweed, if New York, was married to Arthur Ambrose Mag innis, of New Orleans ['he wedding was a most expensive al? air. Tlie bride is a young lady of wen ty one years. The bridegroom, who s a widower ot twenty-five, was support? ed by Messrs. Dick and Frank Tweed, as j rroomsmen. Tue bridesmaids were \\\<> Josie Tweed, a sister of the bride, md Miss Maginnis, the sister of the rrootn. The Marriage service was per t.rmed by Rev. Joseph H. Price, D. D After thc ceremony was concluded the jriiial party di ove at once to Mr. Tweed's .alatial man>iou, corner of Forty third .treetatid tifth avenue, where there was i grand reception. The presents were a .hii f centre of attraction to the guests. They filled an entire room when crowded dose. There were forty silver sets, any mc of which would have attiao'ed a rrowd if placed io a jeweller's window, md one single one contained 240 s?pa? nte pieces. There were forty pieces of jewelry, of rhich fifteen were diamoud sets. A ingle one of the latter is known to have ost $45.000. A cross of eleven dia uouds, pea size, bore the natue of Mr. ind Mrs. II. W. (jeuet as donors. A ?in of sixty diamonds, representing a ickle and sheaves ot wheat, was the rift ot J. II. Ingersoll. Peter li. cweeny's cari appeared on diamond bracelets of fabulous magnificence* Cornelius Corsou save a ring with a tiny vatch as the seal. Brou z?'*, thread lace 'ashmore shawls, rare pictures, every hitjg that could bo conceived of which s rich and costly filled thc room with splendor. . The trousseau of the bride w is superb, he materials bom;: of t'te finest quality ind obtained from a leading Broadway Irv goods house. They are oT thc most rosily description, and the labor of pre larin;: them has consumed nearly two nontb.?. The dresses ate models of ele rance, and 'he most refined taste, and a .II, ir blanche, was given to the maker, .lilli the simple injunction that the out ir should be**the richest overproduced, ind fi' for a princess." The wedding Iress was composed of white gros grain, arith a train three and a half yards in length, and was trimmed with real poitit :ice, costing near $4.000. The front of he skirt was cut with a deep scollop, md thc overskirt consisted of lace, iruamentcd with orange flowers. The price of the material and labor required io making and tr huming this dress, was ?1,0U0, ma kit j, with thc lace, a total Mst ol ?5.000. The other dresses form in? the trimr.gfaun.xe fourteen in number, ind are ail elegant and designed in the nost artistic manner. The total cost of hose dresses was 8*5,200. '! he evening was passed in dancing, conversation, and visits to the supper loom The dinner was the cheftl'aucre d' Pel mon ?cu's establishment, which rid t<eeu oceupied tor two days ex .lusively in getting it up. l?rufulla, nmseif, played in the band which urnished the rauMC for the dance. It iras late in tht night before the festivit? ies were brought to a close. BEST. Hold mc, auntie " What sweet trust ind loving confidence we ?< expressed in he dear little upturned face as Edith, ired of play, stood at O'ff] tie with out? stretched ann ! -X,, fi '.Hold me, auntie," t/Xf J *Q instant he child was folded to4|pl>*om. After a little lime of V Jbe and rest? ing. .'Auntie, do you ever want to bc hold ed V ..Yes, darling; very otren." "Weli, then; who ho.da you?" '.I have the'Everlastir g Arms around' mc. My dear little Edita cannot under? stand this uow; but as ?'ie grows older, I hope she will know it ?ll. Though I cannot feel the arms ot my heavenly Protector as you, darliog, feel mine sheltering you and pressing yoa loving, ly to my side, I know that lam as care? fully guarded and as tendery held. When you say, 'Our F?tber, who art in heaven, you think of the Good Shep? herd; aud I am His, little Edith, j nat as you are mine. He lets me rest upou Him, just as you do upon me." A slight wondering look, a smile, tod the little one was asleep on my breast. Thus it is with us full grown children, tired of the toys of the work}, wearied with life's trifling. 0. what a precious? ness there is in the security ot the Ever? lasting Arms! Lovingly, trustingly we rest from all eare^ali folly, all strife and anxiety, on the bosom ot Christ our Saviour. -Be always kind awd true, spurn every sort of affectation or disguise. Hare the courage to confess your ignorance and awkwardness. Confide your faults and follies io but few. [From the East Texan Herald.] TER CI BC CS. IWB. EDITOR.-A few deja ago I re* ceived a courteous note from the mana? ger of a Circus and menagerie, contain? ing a complimentary ticket, and inf ititg myself and wife to attend bia combina? tion. Suob courtesy I thought deserved consideration, and I began to reflect upon tbe propriety of accepting tbe proffered kindness. Bat after mature deliberation tbere appeared to be some reasons which were sufficient to deeide me to decline the invitation ; which I did by addressing a note to the said manager. As these reasons may be of j some interest to your readers, I re? spectfully submit them for publication hoping that in your kindness you may find a place for them in yonr columns. 1st. I do not wish to take my wife to a place where she would be compelled to witness the indecent costumes and atti? tudes ol Circus actors and where abe would hear the profane and obscene witticisms of vulgar clowns. And an exhibition which is not sufficiently chaste for my wife to attend would not justify my own attendance. 2nd. If the show consisted only in a menagerie, and could be relied on for a faithful exhibition of all the animals promised, I would lake pleasure in patronizing it. and would recommend others to attend. But aa the menagerie obviously enters into the "combination" merely to entice the moral class to at-1 tend the Circus, I must decline attend- [ ing, believing as 1 do that the Circus is a wicked institution, and only evil in its tendencies. Even if I should attend only the animal exhibition, I' would thereby give aid and comfort to the Circus with which it is combined. 3rd. The taxes of our country are al? ready sufficient by heavy, and I for one am not willing to add to the public burden by countenancing an institution which takes from the peuple much money, and leaves in return for it no substantial good and much evil. Every Circus proposes to levy a tax upon men, women und children of from one to three dollars per head (according to the number ot exhibitions ) And although this tax is paid in voluntarily it is none the less burdensome. Tho immense taxation annually collected by circuses and other similar shows would, if levied by the State, be considered a yoke too galling to bear,-especially if the Government should appropriate the money in 03 D-tter way than it is appropriated by thc Circus. The money drained from the country year after year by these shows would soon, if rightly appropria? ted, be sufficient to build our mnch needed railroads; or build factories; or build our county bridges and work our almost impassable roads, or paint up our houses, and grade and ornament our streets and sidewalks; or relieve the dis tress of many widows aod orphans; or establish asylums, schools, colleges, and churches; or put the EAST TEXAS ?1ER A LD, or some other valuable newspaper into thc hands of every intelligent citizen; or furnish every community with a public library. Think of it! The amount of tax collected from the community in one year by these shows would turuish our town with an excel? lent public librar-, which would be of j incalculable benefit to thc citizens for generations to come. These are some of the ways in which the Circus tax mi'jht be wisely appropriated to enhance the value of property, and increase the intelligence, refinement, and happiness of thc people. But how is this immense Circus tax appropriated ? It goes to encourage idleness and vice, and to support a class of persons who are noto riour for their wickedness. Many of j them it is well known are liars, (as j proved by the false representations of their advertisements;) manyare thieves i as proved by the losses sustained by many communities through which they have passed;) they disturb the peace of our Sabbaths by their journeys through the country; aud many of them are no? torious as profane swearers, adulterers, prostitutes, gamblers, drunkards, and murderers. 4th. A little reflection ia sufficient to convince any reasonable mind that at? tendance upon Cireuses ia likely to cor? rupt and prevent the intellectual taste. There is a fascination about them which lures the victim on aad on ag certainly and often as fatally, as the charming of the serpent. 5th. The men and women engaged in these shows have all talents which might be of great aerviee to tbe country if rightly used. Instead of being eon* sumer.-, preying upon society, they might add to the wealth and prosperity of the country by their industry as farmers, mechanics, merchants, lawyers, and statesmen. I would be glad to see them use their talents to some noble purpose, and do not wish to encourage them in the abase ot them. 6th. The worst classes is thc country invsriably attend these exhibitions deaperadoea and drunkards. Shooting affrays, to my own knowledge, are of frequent oceurence at these places. Something of the kind occurred at one of these Circuses, within th? limits of this county bat a few days ago. There? fore the lives of myself aid family would be endangered it I should attend, ; and I am not justifiable ?a taking this risk unless great good ii to ht gained, or some duty, calls. 7th. Thea* institutions tn perhaps very profitable to tb sir owters. Bot "what eha? it profit a man \/U thaU gain the vkoic vforid and late Ats own mmtr* Believing, from the Tight of the Bible, that these men, if they perse? vere is) this line of business, will ioe?! iaoly be dawt-oyed, tosi and body, ft h e 1 !, ? oaneot consaie fltiouafy encourage them * eetti&ae their occupation by pel with free ?ttkm^Aflf?m^Qm% at first sight appear tobe kindness and respect to religion. But careful reflection convinces me that these tickets are in faet bribes, intended to buy the influence of the leaders of pub? lic morals,-mere selfish tricks devisea to gather more money for the use of the Circus. 9th. As a Christian it would be neither right nor agreeable for me to go where j the name of my God is often profaned, and religion scoffed at. I am credibly informed, that one of the jokes ot a certain clown is to boast of the members of thc Church who go "to see the ani? mais," but often sticki there and witness the Circus also. 10th. In these animadversions against Circuses io general I mean no unkind? ness to those engaged in them. I sin-, cerely wish them well, and on this very accouut I wish to discourage them from pursuing this business. If any man has sound reasons to offer in favor of sustaining the Circus, I am willing to be influenced)by the weight of argument. But if the Circus cannot bear the light of sound reasoning, then say I let the institution die away into the regions of darkness, and never more trouble civili? zed society. MINISTER. CROCKETT, Tex., Feb. 2nd, 1871. [Written for tb? Lanrcnsville Herald.] TEH PER AN CE. Thing;? which I Never Knew. I never knew a lady who married a drunkard with the hope of reforming bim, who succeeded, though I have : known many experiments of the kind. 1 never kuew a lady who married a drunkard with the expectation of im? proving her condition, who accomplish" ed it though I have knowu mauy fail? ures. I never knew a gentleman join a temperance society, who had ever been addicted to the usc of spirituous driuks, and laave it, who bettered hi* condition by thc withdrawal. 1 never knew a yoong man who drank moderately aud fasbiuuably, who ever pleaded it as a recommendation for busi? ness, or who ever had his friends so to regard it. 1 never knew a man to reform from drunkenness, who did so by tapering off, though 1 have known many attempts of the kind. I never knew a man to kill himself by ceasing to drink, though I have known mauy to do so Dy continuing thc practice. I uever knew a man who drank, how? ever amiable iu his intercourse with his ! family at first aud for some time after, vho did not finally become cross, disa- j greeable and disgusting iu his inter- ; course with .Lem. i I never knew an inebriate who at? tempted to reform, succeed, who tamper? ed with liquor afterward* I never knew a drunkard, however much he drank, but affected to despise it when sober, and ii company with j temperance men. I never kuew a man who began with j one drink a day, who did not increase the number if he continued the habit for any length of time. I never kuow a moderate drinker who did not at times ?how unmistakably : that he was under the iofiuence of I liquor. j I never keew a mao who did not drink at all, who ever got drunk. I never knew a man who drank habitually, but who would affect to do less of it than be really did. I never knew a city, town, village, or country place that granted license for the retail of spirituous liquors, however large the income derived, that was bene? fited by the policy, while I hare knawn many to suffer seriously. I never knew a father who drank who did not advise his sons against the practice. I never knew a mao who drank who was willing for his wife and daughters to go to the same excess with himself. I never knew a man to excuse him? self for beir.g sober, though I have known nf?ny to excuse themselves for being drunk. I never knew a man intoxicated who did not pity another io thc same con? dition, even though not as bad off as himself. I never knew a man who drank who could not give a reason for it. I sever knew a man to improvo his reputation by drinking, though I have koown many reputations injured by the pmetice, I never knew a man to lengthen hts days by drinks, though I have koown many men tosborten them. I never knew a man to acknowledge that he found drinking expensive, though I have known soma to pawn their clothes for liquor. I oever knew a lady or geotleman to promote the interest of ?ociety by offer? ing the wine eup as a beverage. I never kuew a person who made alcoh olic stimulants the chief remedy for every little ailment, who did not suffer mora from the remedy than from the disease. I never knew a man addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks, however great a drunkard, who could not suc? ceed iu reforming by persistently re? fusing to touch, taste, or handle, the nadean thing. HENRY M. MOOD. COKESBU&Y, S. C. MARY'S LITTLX LAMB-This must ba the last attempt to tortura Mary's Iamb, aa wa found it alone and unaceom pasted by any explanatory remark ia the corner of a California paper. It waa evidently written by tba printer who wanted "four Hoes to fill out:1* Hary had a Uttfe tea? It draak eeU ?.Ur freely A ed looked se iattaeaatiy wise She eailed it Horace Omlay. 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Complete sets from $3 to $20 per set. BASE BALLS. AU the different kinds at reduced prices. FISHING TACKLE. Of every description. TRAVELING BAGS. For ladies and gentlemen. FOREIGN FANCY GOODS. GUNS AND PISTOLS OF ALL KINDS AND PRICES. AMMUNITION. SPORTMEN'S GOODS. Goods shipped to any part of the country per express. The same careful attention given to orders by mail as to personal purchases. Prices for our goods based OD gold at par. POULTNKY, TRIMBLE & CO., 200 W. Baltimore Street, March 22- BALTIMORE, MD. PERUVIAN GUANO, GUINNAPPE, Standard Fertilizers, AND PLANTERS' SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS, Famished at lowest rates, by WILSON & SELBY, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 17 Light Street, Baltimore. P. 0. Box, 231.] Consignments solicitied and Liberal Ad? vances made on them. RZ/EBESCSS. Messrs. D. J. Winn, Kennedy A Holman. A. A. Gilbert, Rev. Nosh Graham. Feb 22 3m SPRING AND SUMMER IMPORTATION, 187X. RIBBONS, Millinery and Straw Goods. ARMSTRONGSTATOR & co., IMPORTERS AXD JOBBERS OP Bonnet, Trimming and Velvet Ribbons, Bonnet Silks, Satins and Velvets, Blonds, Netts. Crapes. Ruches, Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Straw Connets and Ladies' Hats-Trim? med aud Untrimmed, Shaker Hoods, Ac. 237 and 239 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. Ofter tho largest Stock to be found in this country, snd unequalled in choice variety and cheapness, comprising the latest European Nov? elties Orders solicited and prompt attention given. March 1 ANDREW McCOBB, Jr. COMMISSION M ER CI1 ANT, AND DEALER IN LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, And other Building Material. LAND PLASTER AND HAY. 117 EAST BA I*, CHARLESTON, SO. CA. Feb 8-3m] Opposite New Custom House. LAW CARD. JOSEPH GALLUCHAT, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY. SUMTER, S. C. Ma;- be found at the office formerly occupied by Messrs. F. J. A M. MOSES, on Main Street. March 22 _3m_ COLUMBIA HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. THIS new aod Elegantly Furnished Es tab ! tish aient, ??tasted in the business midst of South Carolina's Capitol, affords the best and most pleasant accommodations in the city. WM. GORMAN, Propietor. J. D. Br DDS. Cashier. May 10 ly Kinsman flf Howell, Factors and Commission Merchants. Liberal Advances made on Cotton and Naval Stores. Charleston, S.C? CHARLESTON HOTEL, CHARLESTON, S. C. This well koowa aad popular FIRST-CLASS j HOTEL, situated ia the centre of the city, aad I also ia ibe centre of the Wholesale Business ! Houies, affords facilities, ?omforts and attention { to Travellers for Pleasure and Merchants on Bolines?, ?eeond to non? ia the United States. April IS en ROBERT BROUN County Surveyor.j PLANS A 3D ESTIMATES furnished ea j application. WH! afead to aay basinets en? trai ted to bisa with aoearaey aad dispatch. TERMS CASH. Bata? to FOES OR FRIENDS. A&ress, BoX M. Manchester, 8. C. ROBERT BROUN, D. S. Lajtf: Fluter-UH Fitster. Far sale by March 15- F. W. KERCH i" ES. FOBARTIE'S BOOK DEPOSITORY. NEW CATALOGUE, No. 7 JOHN ESTEN COOKE'S LIFE OF GEN. ROBERT E. LEE, Illustrations, Portrait* and Maps.$5.0?' Mmings^over the "ChristianY' ear," and "Lyra Innoccntium." by Charlotte Yonge, toge:!ict with a few Gleanings of Recollections of tlu Rev. John Keble, gathered bj several friends.2.;f: A Concordance to "Keble's Christiau Ye.ir"..2.ol Holidays at St. Mary's, or Tales in a Sister? hood, by S.D. N.1.00 The Jot dan and its Valley and the Dead ?va, Illustrated.SI The Lo?t Blessing, by Anna Shipton.I OU Mornings with Jesus, a Series of Devotional Readings for the Closet, and the Family, by Rev. William Jay, $1*50, Eveniugs with Jesus, by Jay.!.J>' Prof. Darwin's New Book, ..Tho Descent of Man,' and selection in relation to Sex, by Charles Darwin, with illustrations, volume 1.2.00 Third Volume of Max Muller's Chips, from * German Workshop, containing essays on Literature Biography, &u? Antiqui? ties.2.5u The History of Greece, by Pref. Dr. Ernc>t Curtius, translated by A. W. Ward, M. A., vol. 1.2.50 A Handbook of Legendary and Mythological Art, by Clara Erskine Clement, with de? scriptive illustrations. .3.50 Life and Nature under the Tropics : Sketches of Travcles among the Andes and of the Orinoco, Fio Negro, and Amazons, by H. M.and P. V. N. Myers.2.0u Thc American Sportsman, containing hints to Sportsmen, notes on Shooting, aud the habits of tho Gam.. Hirds and Wild Fowl Of America, by Lewis, with illustrations.2.7.'' A new B iok, by the author of'Ecce Homo" Roman Imperialism, and ot!.er Lectures and Essays. l>y J. R. Seely, M.?A. K50 Adventures ofa Young Naturalist, by Lucien Blast, with 117 illustrations.1 7? Wonderful Escapes, revised frem the French of F. Bernard, with additions, illustra ted.! 50 Youth'a Histo y of the Great Civil War in the United States, by Horton, with illus? trations.1.75 The Science of Money a Great Tru'b ; Gold Legal Tenders, Bills of Exchange. Ex? ports and Imports, Balance of Trade. Favorable or Unfavorable Balance of Exchange. All simplified and made clearly uronifest. by No mistake.1.75 A new Variorum Edition of Shakespeare, edi - ted by Horace H. Fumes:, vol. 1., Romeo and Juliet.7.50 The Life of John Adams, begun by John Quincy Adams, completed by Charles Francis Adams, 2 vol.3.0 Lord Lytten's Life of Lori Palmerston, 2 vols.5.f>0 New supplies of the following VALUABLE AND POPI LAR BOOKS: Yesterday, To-day and Forever, by Bicker stith, $2 Changed Cross,$1.60; Sha low on the Rock, $1.50; Stepping Heaven? ward, by Miss Prentiss, $1.75; Broa lus on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons.$2.00 Hanna's Life of Christ, complete in 3 v. l., $4 50; MacdufTs Memories of Patmos, $2; The Victory ol the Vanquished, by the *iUthor of Schonberg-Cotta Family, $1.75; Liddon'* Bampton Lectures, '.The Divinity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.2.50 Shiloh, or. Without and Within. $2; By the Sea.175. j FA.T1?LY ANO POCKET BIBLES. ! WE HAVE RECENTLY MADE LARGE ADDITIONS to our stock of BIBLES. The' prices arc greatly reduced. We are r.'.w offering an unusual large varietvof ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FAMILY BIBLES, POCKET BI? BLES, and the EPISCOPAL PRAYER BOOK, at extremely low prices. Persons residing in the country wi!! please bear in mind that by sending their orders to us for any books published in America, they will be chafged only the price of the book. Wc pay for the Postage or express. Address FOG A RT I E'S KOOK DEPOSITORY No. 260 KING STREET, (IN THE BEND), CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. April 5 Charleston Broom Factory, J. P. BROWNE, Agent. ALSO AGENT FOR Safety Lamp. PERKINS A HOUSES' NON EXPLOSIVE KEROSENE LAMP IS j absolutely safe both from Breaking and Explu ; sion. Givea twice as much light as ordinary Lamps,sod uses 38 per cent, less Oil. Gives of! no oder, and lasts a lifetime. For- sale by J. P. BROWNE, 136 Meeting rt., and bl Broad S/r><f. '' Charlestot:, S'. C. Agent for State of South Carolina. GREEN A WALSH Agent* for Sumter, S. C At ril 5 <"rn J. E. ADGER & C?., lUI'OKTP.R!? OK AND nK.Al.KI:> IS HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, BAR IRCN, STEEL, AND Agricultural Implements, 139 Meeting Street, and 62 Enst Lav S-r<et, CH A ll LES I ON, S. C, J. E. Adger. A. McD. Brown. E. D. Robinson, G. H Moff-tt, J. Adger Smyth, E. A. Smyth. | Feb 8- Om Henry Bischoff & Co-, WHOLESALE GROCERS, \ AND DEALERS IN I WINES, LIQUORS, SEGARS j TOBACCO, kc 197 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. Feb 8 6m PAVIL10H HOTEL, CHARLft?OX. S. C. BOARD. PER DAY, $3.00. BOUT. BAMlLTOa, VUS. H. L. UL'ITKRPIKLD, Superintendent. Proprietress Oct 5 _April_5_ 200Toyz RED KEAcn LAND PLASTER Far sale bf F. W. KER'.'UN HR JOB WORM o r EVERY DESCRIPTION PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF The Sumter Watchman, -IX THE Hilliest Sly?e of ??io Art, ADRIAN & I OU,!'lil WILMINGTON, X. C. WE KEE? THE MOS i COMPLETE AS ?SORTMENT OF GROCERIES TO EL' FOUND IN ANY SoCTUEKN MAB Ut. Our Libe uf PROVISIONS Of er. ry hind is rompiere, a&d nf prirw tba: ..;:'. ?ff ?ll ladueenaw t.? *e??J ? rdcrs N? rt'.i. I '? ?.?. buying customers will :l-A that they rave m?ny by <->r<ieringfrom us. ?'ur <.:.:.i!>^uc for thc faring trade is unusually fuIL Wines, Liquors k Tobacco. ALL KINDS Whiskey, Gin, Bern. Br.iudy, Wines, Bitters-, Ale, Por'er, A?-. Chewing Tobacco, in ca<ld:?.a an.i j ! great rar:cly. Smoking Tobacco, all k:i .I*, ?:i \, i. * aa 1 t pound packages. Segars. a good many ???etent sorts an i .ti; qualities. The above wo offer to tho trade I?.w f.-r CASH ADRIAN ? V?LLERS, March 27 Wilmington. X C " '"ix~SToan. 16,000 BUSHEL? COHN. 8,000 Barrels Flour, 150 Birrels Pork, M B-xes D. S. and L-C. Sides. 30 ?lh ls. D. S. and Smoked SiJes-nd Shoulders, 450 Sacks hio. Jars aa : Lagasvra Coffee, 20 Uh is. Benia rara awl 1?. $;. ."?.._' ,r, 150 Bbs. BcSn?e4 Sn~ar-all gradea, 350 Hada. Cuba V.-ta v.-, 150 BM?. Calm .V : .-cs. 150 Ilhds. Sogar il'iesc VDU-JC, 10O BM* SegiTHouse Mviasties, 3<?o Bales H .-,. 2,000 Sacks Salt. 150 Bbl . and Boxes Crackers, 15 Tabs Rutter, 300 Ii-.xcs Soap, 100 Cases LvC and P<t^-'-.. 75 Bots, ai: i 1 ?Ks Lard. 75 BM-.arl Kits Mackerel, 75 Boxes Tobacco, SO Boxes ?...la, ?50 Kegs Nails, ?0 Bo? s Cheese, For sale bj F. W. KERCHKER, 27, 2S an 1 2'J North Water Street. May 10 s Wilmington, N. <*. A. R. Stillman's DR? GOODS HOUSE 281 K;,:J Street, FOURTH DOOR BELOW WEXTWOR11 6T. Charleston S C OPENING OF SPntN? ASD SVZUtER OOOOs. NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRESS DOODS FRENCH CAMBRICS AN I? MUSLINS. WHITE AND BUFF FIONAS. CASSIM ERES TWEEDS AND JEANS. DOMESTIC GOODS "F EVERY KIM?. HOSIERY GLOVES AND NOTIONS. AH cheap ? r cash ar A. K. STIL?.M IN S. 2"M. King Street. April 5-Zm SCUMKR ?h. Near styles Straw Ila:.- f : Ge&rlesicn, vii: PANAMAS. DUNSTABLE. l.FT"V. PEDAL >..M? LKCHoRXS. Thc frlcci vary from 5? tis. :.. Sf. Extra wide Straw Hat? f -r ?en ;.i; : 1-y. A large variety ?.!' r.c??? Still felt ll:?--, t.?r M.U:ig en II - ? . ii.?: r-. J Mes's and y?urVs >-.:: F 1; li ?.?. * th 1 :-U or i?W ir- A'.-, ::';.! aloe -r : ITV ?V rim...? t 5-. ? Boys' l>r??. .-?.. ! ? V'-rJ " Hats .: ?: F?1 lise .!. -ir li?tl< i ii! itirrfi nc MM U-ati:i"ul tittie f#n-*y straw li.?t- jj. > '.ti I. ad?es' ai. i M Ss.?! ? il .!.. (Steen,bia?amiii .- "- . B:.ick an-ll r-iA:: .:?. I'.' t-- ;. . 1 . ? . Si:?. AipftFa ar -i l.nj-i im l'mbreli i? .. Low p;i. o I mi r. .75ets. S?. ?l V- iing men's fancy N;.rr *?? 1.?-..?.M I! . I.\>rn wide rial ;?; .:? r'- Panama IL. s. .V.illiir.g Canes t r men. boys andr!.;! 4rea.25 <-. r?:* t.. j; Men*, and !. >ys' Caps, ?9 ?. il. cl 9. Army. Navy aa4 !'i.--Ni?" .'?! -. 2-r-ONK PRICK ;:r..i i ERMS . A.- il. "7 ~ STEELE'S -HAT HALL/" No. 313 King Str.ct Sign of rb?-Bl? KAT' Chariest ?a, S. C. April ? " a ESTABLISHED i i>. DAN?3L H. SSLCOX. Farniiare Wareiwius 175, 177 K 170. STR?XT, CHARLESTON, S. C. JQ'",XT BI V lon; FUR MTU RE UNTIL YOU EXAMINE MY STOCK Constantly <?:i ba&d a Urge and well >. ?'< ted Assortment of CABINET FURNITUR*:, Of thc latest and m-s-t a ppr? v?-.J .-r> Ur*, wbi. . b offers at pri?es which c*u>a? ? !':?i. to j .a.-J. ALSO. Chamber and Cottage Rets. OP EVLRY Di S( UIPTIOM. I All kiiois of MATTRESSES ?;??.> X* order j UPHOLSTERING and REPAIRING t? uc at . shortest notice MVI in i! ? hest aramier, j N. B.-G.??>?l5 C'aic.rUi'.y Packed i ."rhi; pi: g j April 5 .tm j A Hearty Old Virginia Weieoxuc j AWAITS YOU AT I HEWITT'S GLOBE HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GA. I?'. C BELITZ Pr*pr?*>r~ Jaj