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i." |i ' 'u ' . mm U _ Tub?Outraok Milu" in Aikkn.?-Vikeu. 8. -C., February ? ??T^nut boa been* U?rned in Aiken for the lafit fcwdiyi. LmiuediatfW after the first white men were arrested afyl Mk K\,ein discharged, Jim Major was chargtd'with fprgery und bound or^k ia the sum ot three hotikfetl, dollars. The warrant was issued by Xsfiat Jus-' tice A'gnew Mid sorred by?J|heriif UolteJ. The United 8latea Marshal immediately .arrested till Trial Justice and Sheriff*, who gave boud id the sum of three hundred dollars. Warrants were issued for thirty-two negroes by Justices Agnew and Ford. These negroes are charged with riot.* On the day of eleotion a band of armed negroes paraded through the streets creating a great' disturbance, and when the Sheriff attempted to arrest the ringleaders they assaulted him, but lie succeeded iu arresting them and lodgiug them in <hn iTiinnI l !- 1 ?--*? ? ? VMUIUVIU, III UVI1H1I of the radicals, promised that if these negroes were liberated no white citizens of Aiken County should be arrested by United States authorities. (low true his promise has been kept is known by all. Several more arrests have been made by United Slates Marshals, among thein Messrs. J. C. Courtney, J. T. JefToont, II. l\ Itolsen, of Edgefield, and others. There are some of tho most rabid Radicals spending the season hero. They seem to take great interest in the proceedings, always siding with (he Radicals and negroes. Among them is a man named Rice, troni Vermont, who is one of the most obnoxious and unprincipled characters that we have ever been cursed with. lie has written a very bitter letter to a Vermont paper, in which he abuses our people. He says publicly that if we would treat the negroes as gentlemen there would bo no morp trouble in the South, and that the United States government has made a great mistake in not disfranchising nil the white people of the South for twenty yenrs. I do not think our young men should be blamed if they give liira a genteel cowhiding. It is such men as Rice who keep the unthinking people of the North continuall/ arrayed against the South. These men poison the minds of the ignorant negroes and cause them to do many deeds of violence that they would not otherwise be guilty of. We have no welcome for such men, cither as visitors or immigrants. It would be better to import Bushmen from Africa than n colony of Rices. We think if there is not a ' lake that burneth" there ought to be one.? Col. Register. Ordination or a Colored Episcopal Deacon. ?A Large congregation assembled yesterday morning, 6th inst., in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, colored, at the corner of Warren and Thomas streets, to witness the ordination of Mr. Thaddeus Saltus to Deacon's orders, in accordance with the recommendation of the standing committee of the Diocese and the appointment of Bishop Howe. Every seat in the huitding was filled and rows of chairs in the aisles were occupied by those who had been attracted by the novelty of the occasion. A number of the most prominent and substantial citizcus wero seated in the front pews. At 11 o'clock the candidate for ordination entered the church from the vestry room, and took his seat in the middle aisle, immediately in front of the chancel. Under the circumstances lie was naturally tho observed of all observers. He is a slightly built man of 30, with merely a tinge of the Ethiopian in his skin, and no evidence of it in his features. He appeared composed and very intent on the services in which we was about to be engaged. In a few minutes Bishop Howe, Dr. A. Toomer I'orter and the Rev. Mcss'rs. J. Mercicr Green, Welch and Babbitt took their seats in the chancel. The services were then opened by Rev. Dr. Porter, who announced the 100th Hymn, "Glorious things of thee are spoken-," which was sung with much spirit, the congregation joining in with good effect. The opening prayers wero thcu read by the Rev. Mr. Green and the Lessons of the day wero read by Dr. Porter, after which and tho signing of the 261st Hymn, "Father of mercies bow thine ear," Sic., Dr. Babbitt, who had been appointed to proacb tho viruiiiiuion sermon, took his place at the desk and delivered a very timely and thoughtful discourse from 2d Coriuthiaus. iv, 6 : "We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus and ourselves youor servants for Jesus sake." IT-'M fffan atty ebon frit en fly PT.' Porter, who took his place by the side of Mr. Saltus. During tko singing of the last verse of the hymn they asscended the steps of the altar together and stood in front of the Bishop, who then with the regular ceremonies of the Episcopal Church, solemnly set apart the promising young man, the first of his race in South Carolina who ha3 ever attained to this dignity, to the office of deacou. After the imposition of the Bishop's hands Mr. Saltus read the Gospel of the day with ex. cellcnt enunciation, a collection was taken up and, after the celebration of the communion, the interesting nnd impressive exercises of the day came to an end. Tiik Vice Pkesidsxt Elect ax Alien.?The suspicion that Vico President elect Arthur was not born in this country, and is therefore not eligible to the position to which he has been elected, has gained considerable ground in the past few days. A New York lawyer has made an elaborate examination of the facts, and it appears that the records show that his parents did not reside in any of the Counties of Ver mum, wuero ne is niiegeu to nave been born, at tho time of his birth. His orm statements as lo where lie was born do not agree any more than do the statements of the year. His brother was born in Fairfield, Vermont, but not the Vice President elect, Chester Allen Arthur. When admitted to practice law iu New York, he claimed to hayo been born in 1830, but the records show that that interesting event could not have occurred earlier than 1832 or 1833. It is stated as a further fact that since lie was first informed of the proposed hunting up of his genealogy he has been writing letters enduavoring to make old residents recall things that did not occur in order to establish his birth in Vermont, but without success. The developments in the case are so startling and rest upon strong foundation of apparent truth that they demand serious and instant attention. If it should be shown that English, after all, is entitled to preside over the Senate, what a blow to Conklirig's hopes it will prove. Fickle fortune will sometimes desert even its most favored votaries, and if Arthur be not Vict President nn? nAAA ?? t.iup HI Ull CIBllasting ambition has been knocked away.? Baltimore Gazelle. Tiik W vndo Fertilizer Works Destroyed.? Charleston, S. C., February 6.?The works of the Wando Manufacturing Company, on Ashley Hiver, nine milos from this city, were totally destroyod by fire yesterday. The fire originated from an unknown cause in the acid chamber of the building, and as there was a slight Northeast wind blowing, the whole works were soon enveloped in flames. Highly operatives on the ground did all in their power to stop the progress of the conflagration, but the intense hent and suffocating fumes of the burning sulphur prevented anything efTectunl Doing done. The building being done. The duildiugs and machinery were valued at Sbd.OOO, and the works and the material on hand were insured for 381,300. The works and machinery are a total loss. Tho damage to the principal fertilizers and material on hand is not thought to be very great and tho salvage will probably amount to or 80 per cent. It is a Wki,l Ksown Fact, among physicians that liucbn Juniper ami Pnrcra Brava in combination are the best remedies in the world for any disease of the Bladder or Kidneys, and that not less than one half of the human family, both male and female, sutler from derangement of those organs, and neglect or failuro to use propor remedios hurry many to untimely graves. Numerous combinations have been tried for Gravel, , Brick Dust Deposits, Bright'* Disease, Weakness in Back nnd Hips, produced by derangement of Bladder and Kidneys, but none* yvith such happy results as Rankin's Exjrac'. of Buchu nnd Juniper. If you suffer from any disease of those organs, get a bottle?one or two will relievo yon. Prepared only by Hnnt, Rankin & Lamar, Atlanta Ga. Bold by J. M. GIBBER. Jan 7 t eow'im \ . * . i -? ' t.. ~ 2,. B. f8T0KI-S, Mtlor. V; UNION, KK10AK, ifBBfilJAkT 11. 1881. * ^WBgCHiyTIOlt^M 00 PEK AHNU11.23I V JM A-DVEkT^SIWO. , On? i^utn oftoiw ipca, Oral insertion, - - i $1.00 Kwli ."uliacqliAt iMCitwn* ....... 75 I'tknl cilicouut mad? to merchants and others advertising for six months or by the year. Obituary Notices of.ten lines or less, inserted free. " " OTor ten lines, charged as Advertisement?. take: notice:. Citations, Notices to Creditors and .Notices of Final Discharge must be paid for before they will appear in our columns. _ Wdr Necessity will compell us to discontinue sen ling the Times to those subscribers who are in arrears and who do not pay up during this month. Cotton Market. The inclement weather does not seem to have, kept the farmers from bringing their eotton to market. Sales during (he week, although not a bale came in on Wednesday, was 350 bates, at extreme prices ranging from CJ@11?. The lower price was lor stained cotton, a large quan* tity of which is now coming in, itnd the higher price was paid for a choice article, picked before the had weather set in. The latest reports from vnnnesion, new vork and Livorpool markets indicate a slight decline. The prices paid here leave no room for a margin for shippers. We regret to state that Rev. R. D. Smart was taken quite sick last Saturday and on Sunday continued too ill to preach, llo is recovering slowly and hopes to be in his pulpit next Sunday. . Mr. George Graham, an old citizen of this County, died at his residence near Santuo, on the 27th ult., after a long and painful illness from dropsy, llo was within a lew weeks of being 80 years old. 85?" No Mail by the down train was received here on Wednesday, consequently the favors of our correspondents at Joncsville and Star Farm did not come to hand until we were putting our paper to press yesterday. The Charleston, S. C., Ragging Factory which started two years ago, is now one of the best paying investments in the State the stock being quoted at $140 a share within two years after the commencement of the work. Judge Wallace is having a pretty fence put up in front of his dwelling. The posts and | rails are of seasoned chestnut with } inch | wrought iron rods as paUings. It will be a substantial fence presenting a light and tasty appearance. The Hot 8upper. The Ladies conducting iho Hot Supper for the evening of the 15th, have concluded to oliarge the price of the supper, 50 cents, at the door. Each person who pays the entrance fee will be presented with a ticket, entitling him to a supper, including the whole bill of fare. To add to the amusement of the evening, a bache ivi uus {iicsv-iiicu u uenuuiui i ic to be awarUecl the prettiest young lady in Union. A Valuable Pamphlet. We arc indebted to Col. John T. Sloan, the' attentive and efficient Clerk of thi House of Representatives, for a very valuable little pamphlet with the following contents : A list of Acts nnd joint Resolutions passed at the reeent ntiaiap Jil iba Lggialaiura.: an Alnha^eticpy roll of members of the Oencral Assembly. The j number of Acts nnd joint Resolutiens adopted is PJ3. The Senate consists of 34 members, one from each county in the State, except Charleston, which has two Senators. In the House of Representatives there are 124 members. Of these 70 are farmers ; 24 are lawyers ; 14 are physicians; 8 are merchants ; five mechanics i two teachers, and one minister. The Piedmont Seminary. We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Prof. Hager, Principal of a select high-class school recently opened in the large building formerly known as the Piedmont House, in Spartanburg. The location is admirable for such an institution, being central yet sufficiently retired to give it the quiet and rural surroundings which are calculated to induco study and promote the health and comfort of the pupils. Prof. linger proposes to make the Piedmont Seminary one of the most thorough and efficient institutions in the South, and from the high literary standing of a long list of persons who bear testimony to his character and ability, we feel confident he is a worthy gentleman and wilj make his school deservedly popular. River sad Harbor AppropriationsThe House Committee of Commerce lias reported the following appropriations for the improvement of tho harbors and Tivers of this State : Charleston Harbor $175,000 Wnppoo Cut 10,000 Wntcreo Itivcr 8,000 Santee River 22,000 Ashley River 1,500 Great Pee l>ce 6,000 Waccaniaw 6,000 Total $227 >600 From tlio nbovo it appears that no appropriation is to be made for the navigation of Broatf Kivci in this State, notwithstanding the favorable report made to Congress by the U. S. Engineer who made an extensive survey of the river l&st year and the urgent petition of hundreds of citizens. The above, however, may be changed in the committee of the whole or by the action of the whole Congress. - - ? The Weather. The past week the weather has represented al sensqns of the year, except midsummer. Onj Thursday of last week we had the sixth snow o the winter, with intense cold before and after; on Saturday and Sunday it blew bard and cold . on Tuesday the atmosphere was so mild that fires were allowed to get very low ; that night it commenced raining, which lasted up to midnight or Wednesday, and gave another set-back to farm work. No one iu this County, that we have spoken to, can remember a more severo winter than this A largo quantity o' Cotton remains unpicked in the fields ; many farmers have not been able to sow who&t or oats, while all kinds of farm work is at least a month behind. Scaroely any garden work has been done; some have put in ?few peas and some have put in onions, but that is about all. We notice that much of the hardiest shrubbery has been greatly injured, if not killed by the heavy freezes. The leaves of the Cape Jasmines, Euonimus, Ivy, &c., look brown and arc falling off, presenting the appearance of having been burnt, which greatly disfigures many of our pretty front gardes*. mm. f aawtyn. ?? ?" public Schools- .,- P Wo dropped in on oup Hfcool' Commissioner this week to get an idea of |? plan in contemplation for tlie improvements of the Public Schools in Union Countjr 1? came away well satisfied that everything wilB>e done that can ^ be done. The two leading olaecks in contcm- ' plntion bythe school ofhoerjt an the building of | good acNP houses in every .oMMuai^y and an inK^fement in tho teacher^f^Rlia schools. t A meeting of tho truste|^B.mast of the Behoof districts*somg^pie in jiSMMMlt virus do. tormineuto postpone the buUtyg^efBoaevfe until crops are laid by. In this resolution wo think there is much wisdom. It would be useless to gointo the business of building at this time of the year ; the peoplo aro too busy thinking and preparing for the next crop ; the days are too short and too cold to do much, and the roads too bad to haul timber. 60 we repeat that we think it wisdom on the part of tho trustees and the Commissioner to put off this matter until crops aro laid by. The people will then have but little to do and will rondily lend a helping hand. Tho public trustees must have help in this matter; the public fund is too small to do nil the building necessary to be done, without generous aid from the peoplo. This we know will be clieorfully given. We fuel satisfied, from what we learn from the Commissioner, that, as soon as the trustees announce that they aro ready to build, the people will with one accord, announce themselves ready to givo the land, the timber and their share of the work. In view of the work thus contemplated it was determined at the meeting abovo mentioned, to have but little achootjfci^Spring." The object being to sa7e the moneyfor flulldlng. It is true kurn- una win can ioriu complaints from some ; but from our acquaintance with the men who nre moving in this matter, we feel satisfied that nothing will bo done without mature deliberation and, furthermore, whatever they determine to do, they will do. So we say to all bo patient and let them have fair play ; and let us encourage this good work in every way we can. Another very desirable and important object in contemplation by all the School officers is an improvement in the qualification of teachers.? Every school in the County should have a first grade teacher. All thiuking men will o^rcc to this. The County Examining Board intend, if possible, to bring about suck tv ?tnte of affairs, and we think there is wi?dom in the plan contemplated for accomplishing this purpose. For instance, we lenra from the Commissioner that those to whom seoond grade laalifientes have been issued should be prepared to take first grades at tho general examination in July next, and those to whom third grade certificates have just been issued should bo prepared to take second grade certificates nt the July examination, and first grade certificates at tho examination in January, 1882. So that one year from this time, if the plan works well, all the teachers now in tho County will hold first grade certificates. We sec no reason why this should not be so. If those who now hold second and third grade certificates cannot, by next July, and nt farthest by next January, advanco themselves, by close application and study, so as to be prepared to take a first grade, there is little hope for their becoming successful teachers, and it would be better not to waste tho public money on them. We would cull particular attention, in this aonnaotion, to one foot, and that Is the great care trustees in locating the different school houses. These men are certainly charged with a responsible duty. In locating the?o houses they are not acting for the year 1881, or the year 1882 or 1883, but for years and decades to come.? They are establishing educational sites or centres for children yet unbern. Sites should be chosen only after much mature deliberation.? No feelings of a personal nature must influence such deliberations. Nothing but a desire for the public good must enter there. All animosity must be be banished, that reason may reign supreme. As building will not commence until some time in July, trustees should meet as often as possible and never fail to discuss the matter of choosing sites for the houses. Each trustee should learn all he can about the peculiar necessities of each neighborhood and report the same at the Board meetings, and thus by degrees mature their plans hy building timo, and when once matured, stick to them. The Church Herald. This new paper is now fairly out npon the sen of journalism. It is a neatly gotten up sheet, well filled with most interesting mat tor, and the Editor says it shall improve as soon as the friction which alway attends new machinery has been overcome. The lltraldxs published under the supervision of a Committee appointed by '.lie Greenville Convocation of the Protestnnt Episcopal Church and Sfl infnnilo/l ?a " ** '* ' tu uu mo organ oi mat unurck in this Diocese. We have always contended that every family at least, should subscribe for not less than one paper devoted to the building up of the denomination to which it is inclined or any "mCmbor of it is attached. The press is a constant and powerful worker and, when properly sustained and conducted, has beeh found the most effectual and certain agen^ in removing erroneous impressions and increasing tho individual seal and aoti^My of christian people. Such a paper as the Herald is as much a necessity for tho welfare of the Episcopal Church of this Diocese as are tho papers of the Presbyterian, Baptist aud other denominations, and every churchman aud woman in the Diocese should feel it to be a pleasant duty to do all in their power to give it an extended circulation. At present the Herald is published semimonthly?on tho 1st and 15th?but it is the earnest desire of its managers to make it a weekly visitor to its patrons. This can only be secured by a patronago sufficient to meet the expenses necessary for its publication. The Editor, Rev. J. D. Mc('ullough, performs his arduous duty as a "labor of love," neither asking or oxpecting any other reward than the encouragement of the Church and the snceess of the enterprise for tlie good or the church. I'rioe $1 60. Address, Kcv. J. D. McCullough, Spartanburg. -i . Death of Joaoph Betenbaugh. Information reached this! town 09 Sunday morning Inst that Mr. JosepH**Helonbaugh, a man well known all over this County, died cry suddenly the evening bis^bre. He was one of the most industrious med id the County, and had been working hard all day, 'ginning ootton, and going from the gin house to1 his dwelling, about 6 o'clock, was stricken down with paralysis. He was taken to the dwelling and died botw.e \ 0 and 10 o'ctook that night. For tho Times. ^ The Thick etty Blfle*?The Solid South. Mr. Editor:?I have enjoyed very much 3apt. Jefferies, Roster of that gallant corps, the Thickety Rifles." They hsTO a right to be proud of their record and proud of the gallant officer who led them in many a hard fought batLie. The loss of Charles Boyd was a public calamity, and everybody who knew him will appreciate the tribute paid to him by his company. This Roster should be sent to Rer. J. W. Jonee, Secretary of the Southern Uistorioal Society, Richmond. He is the proper custodian of all reliable data relating to the late war.? Nothing should be lost relating to tho history of that eventful struggle. It is unfortunate that the value of such information are never appreciated while tho actors in the great drama are alive. After they are gone and the historian sets to work to make history he finds himself at a loss for reliable information and but too often allows his imagination to color ovents so as to give a different picture of the times. We should remember how our cause has been misunderstood by some and misrepresented by others North of Mnson and Dixon. Tho Northern Press never did us justico during the war and have been more vindictive, more mendacious and intolerant ever since the war. With the wealth they accumulated b) the war they have facilities for book making far superior to ours, and they have written volume upon volume, from their standpoint, in fiction and history (so called). They have invaded the precincts of our Southern schools with their histories, full of inaoouraeies and misstatements?always avoiding the true issues which brought on the struggle and ever harping upon slavery as the cams belli?because it would kcop alive the antipathy to the South. With all their boast about Northern intcligence and Northern culture, there is nothing they dread more than the tone and intellect of the Southerners. That old cry of Horace Greely's, about "the crack of the Southern slave driver's whip," being held over them still rings itka.. .1 1 - .? - - - - v.. v?u. ?..v; uiwi iiuuuug so mucn as Southern supremaoy?n Soliil South. The safety of the South?the safely of the Republic wo might say?depends upon Southern solidity. Whenever wo adopt Joe Brown's and Gen. Maliono's now departure nnd begin to amalgamate principles we aro on the highway to a centralized government. These men, who are always talking about burying dead issues and making new ones?Bourbonism and such olap-trap?arc only after building up a new party by which they may rise to power. The principles of truth are eternal. If Iho principles for which Lec and Jackson fought were right then they are right now. The failure to establish them proves nothing. It mny be impeachable?disloyal if you like it?to put the issue to the sword, but we have a right to our opinion and a right as freemen to express it. It is a craven spirit that demands of every man to be a dough face or a dummy, for fear he may shock the nerves ot the "stalwarts." It requires no prophetic eye to see whither we are drifting. The rights of the States are gradually disappearing. The powers of the United States Courts are gradually absorbing the State courts ; State lines are being effaced; ex-Presidents nrc to be pensioned ; fat offices to be provided for favorites ; amendments to the Constitution aro introduced as freely as county meeting resolu lions. C nnge is written upon everything nnd everything is drifting towards imperialism? not u Cooear or Bonaparte, but a monied imperialism, centered in Wall Street, New York,"and radiating through railways, telegraphs, and that immense net work of capital which is daily growing stronger and more complex all over the land, llut we must submit to all this quietly or we are call old fogies?Bourbons. A SOLID SOUTH. Death of Jas- M- Baxter. A correspondent of the Columbia Regiiter, wiiting from Newberry under date of 7th iust., says : "Major James M. Baxter, well known in legal nnd social circles in this State, departed this life Saturday evening about 7 o'clock in the fitty-sixth year of his age, his denth resulting from some-incurable complication of his liverThus has ended, with but slight premonition, the life of a useful and prominent citizen of this i>lae<> For tho Tiiucti, How Do We 8tan<H Mb. EuiTon :?Myself and many others hare been anxiously looking for the Annual Report of the Board of County Commissioners for la9t year. Why has it not been made ? The people are anxious to see it, and the law demands that it shall be published. Many unpleasant rumors arc afloat about it, and as the chairman of tho present Board was a member of the old Board it looks somewhat strange that he does not demaud that a showing of his past Stewardship be mado. We are told that the books of the last Board arc so mixed up that a report cannot be made?which is interpreted by somo to mean that the former Board has not, or cannot make a satisfactory report to the present Board. If that is the cose, it leads us to the belief?and fear?that tho financial condition of the County is inexplicable and may involve another extra levy to pay deficiencies. The present Board, its seems to me, should demand a report, in their own defence against any orrors or irregularities that may havo occurred before they went into offioe. The old Board was composed of honest and good men and no one suspects them of doing an intentional wiong, but if they cannot make a report of how they have disbursed the peoples' money, placed in their hands, it certainly does not speak well of their qualifications for such an ofhee. We are further told that it has been customary for the Clerk of the Board to make the Report, but that officer resigned just before tho term of (he old Boatd expired, so that the report was not made. The law governing the matter does not make the Clerk responsible for that duty, although one would think he wnubl font ii in^mnh-ni ?? l.:? i. -i-? up the repoft and, with the Board, compare it with hie books, thereby exhibiting his efficiency and faithfulness in offioe. In case it ia doubted whether the law demands the Commissioners to make an annual report, Mr. Editor, by referring to Chap. XIX, See. "28, page 158, of the Revised Statutes, you will find the fotiowing : "It shall be the duty of the Board of County Commissioners in each County, annually, to publish In one or more newspapers printed or circulated in such County, the name of every individual who have hod any aooount audited and allowed by said Board, and the amount of said claim, as allowed, together with tho amount claimed.'' I hope what I hate said will not be construed as intendinding to impute any improper aotidn on the pnrt of any member of the Board, for I do not intend to even insinuate any such thing. 3a the contrary I honestly believe tbey are all honorable men and above suspicion of intentional ' misconduct ; but we wish to known the financial 1 condition of the County, feme tell us?you, I ] think, Mr. Editor, among tbem?that the Coun- < ty is about out of debt, others tell us there i? still a large debt hanging over us, while others j gay there is no telling how the County stands. , In this condition of our County affairs I do not < think 1 can be blamed for asking that the law be 1 complied with and a showing made to the Tax ' payers, one of whom I AM WHICH. , Somebody's"' 'DarllagT' . ' . To ike Editor of The Newt and Courier: Will you allow us space in the columns of your widely-oiroulatea journal to ohroniole at this i late date the death and burial of Lieut. J. P. i Roland, of the Third Arkansas, Wheeler's oorps i of cavalry, who was killed at Rivera's Biidge, llarnwell County. S. C., February the 11th, 1805, while gallantly fighting to impcdo the march of Sherman's trcops? After the clash of arms had ceased, about nightfall, a noble friend and com- i rade-in-nrms searched for and found his body, placed it upon the baok of tho dead soldier's faithful steed and conveyed it eight miles from the scene of action, where, by torchlight, with the assistance of a solitary negro, it was laid, , with "boots and spurs on," 'neath the sod, with only an oil-cloth and a gray blnnket as a winding sheet, and with only the mournful music of the Southern pine to chant the funeral dirge. Hero the mortal remains of tho noble martyr rested until the late great struggle was over, when through the suggestion of some truehearted ladies of the vicinity they were disinterred from thoir watery bed, removed a short distance, nicely coffined and carerully ro-interred in u iiutkumui spoi ucneatb a hickory grove, where decorations of white flowers and evergreens wero placed by the tender hands of thoso who knew that tar, far away beyond DeSoto's waters fond friends and kindred dear wero mourning the lost one of a Lost Cause. Should any of the kith and kin of departed Roland read this feeble record in some Western exchange, may it bo some sourco of consolation to them to be informed that as each memorial day of the Southland rolls round a visitation is made to tlio hallowed spot. The debris of decaying leavos and fallon limbs is cleared away, then tender hands place wreaths and garlands upon the lonely mound, and sympathising souls drop lears of sorrow for the absent loved ones. "And there he sleeps his long, last sleep; His battlos now are o'er ; Tlio clash of arms, tho noise of war, Shall never wake him more ; Nor can tho shouts of victory K'or roach his leadon car ; N?r thunder-pealing cannon loud He ever more shall hear. Nor docs the sculptured marble there Uprenr its stately head. To toll the passing traveller "Hero sleeps the noble dead.' " Buford's Bridge, S. C. II. C. I). Convention of Juikiks.?The Convention o' Judges, persuant to adjournment, convened in the Supreme Court room on Thursday, February 3d, 1881. Present, Chief Justice Simpson, Associato Justices Mclver and McGowan, of the Supreme Court; Judges Pressley, Aldricli, Fraser, Hudson, Kershaw, Mackey, Wallace and Thomson, of the Circuit Courts. Chief Justice Simpson was elected President nnd A. M. Booxer, Clerk of the Supreme Court, appointed Secretary. The Convention proceeded to tlio consideration of the rules of the Circuit Court. Rule 27 was amended so as to read : "No motion for the postponement of trial beyo.id the term, either in the Common Pleas or General Sessions, shall be granted on accouut of the absence of a witness, without the oath of tho party, his counsel or agent, to the following effect, to wit," [Same as before.] Rule b-j was amended by adding nt the beginning thereof the following: "No partition of the rnal nf an inlAtlaU ol.?ll less it be idr?ile to appear to the Court tlint the d?l>U?f Abe intestate, are psiil, or thai the personal estate in the hands of the administrator is sufficient for the purposo, or unless in the decree of partition duo provision is ntade for the payment of the debts." The Convention unanimously appointed the following named gentlemen of the bar as commissioners to codify the laws, under the Act of 21st December, 1880, to wit. Mr. C. 11. Simonton, of Charleston, S. C. ; Mr. W. II. Parker, of Abbeville, S. C.; Mr. J. F. Hart, of Yorkville, S. C.?Cot. Rejitter. The Charleston Hacks.?The A'mi ami Cow rier of last Tuesday gives the following interesting outlook for the Races which opened at the Washingtou Course on Wednesday : The Spring meeting of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which opens at Washington Course to-morrow, promises to be one of unusual interest. There are nearly one hundred thorough breds stabled at the track, and the entries, which have been ntade up to date, promise some close and exciting contests. Since the December meeting, the promising little llassett mare, Lillian, belonging to Mr. McDaniels's stabler, met her death while training on the track, and a few days ago, Mr. Mace's Lottery, a promising Monday horse, with the best two-mile heat record on the turf, was disabled. With the exertion of these two, all the flyers who participated in the December races will answer Ao the call to-morrow. IIoMicinK Nkar Millktts.?Milletts, Februa* ry ti.?Information has just been received a1 this place of a fatal shooting scrape last night> about 7 o'clock, at Stoney liluff, just across the river. A colored man named Israel was shot by Wilson Coker, white, and died to-day about * u viuuk. i neru was some uuncuiiy about tlie delivery of freight by Coker, acting for the agent, nnd Angry words ensued, whereupon Coker drew his pistol and fired, the ball entering the left breast. Israel lingered in much pain until to-day, when he died. Coker immediately left, and was soen on this sido of the river to-day.?Cor. Xew* and Courier. ?? ? Kkih okk Railroad Fark.?The nianagora of tho Charlotte. Columbia And Augusta Railroad Company have roduced the local passenger fares, where tickets are purchased at stations, to four cents per mile for first-class and three and onehalf cents for second-class tickets. Round trip tickets between stations nlong the local line at three cents per mile are also sold. This is a move in the right direction, which we have no doubt will largely inoroase the revenue of the road. The Columbia and Greenville Road has done the same. "WINE OF CARDUI" four times a day makes a happy household. Sold by J. M. GIRIIKS. & Co. -i? - a urkat Statesman's Famk.?The Galveston darkies read the papers a great deal more than one would suppose. Yesterday Tom llucknor, who keeps a colored saloon, applied to the County Clerk for a marriage license. That official, thinking to joke the applicant, said he could not issue the license unless Tom gave a $500 bond not to apply for a divorce for a whole year. Tout laughed and said : "1 kin gib do bond, but den you must gib a bond to keep dat ar Rescue Conklin off Galveston Island, or dar will be trouble, suah."?Qalvtston] Newt. 11 1 " Thk Louisville Lottery Wound up.?Louisville, February 7.?The owners of the franch! to of the Frankfort School Fund Lottery an-' nounoe that their drawings have been suspended and will not again be resumed. It ie under* stood that lottery venders are still selling tickets of the conoern, which are now, of codrse, utterly worthless. Dbath or Ds. Reynolds.?Dr. W. L. Reynolds died at his residence in Columbia about 10 o'olock on Sunday morning, in the fifty-third year of his age. lie was a native of Camden, in this Stale, hut had been practicing dentistry in OolUmbih for thirty-three years. 1 1 - . 1 -jl .. _ . -?f - -jj A Gale on the Gulf.?New Oilcans, February 0.?The gale which set in yesterday conJ^ tinues. The firemen's lookout tower, at 165 ~ Julia street, fell, crushing in the roof of buildings No. 164 and 166 Julia street, doing $o,000 Janmge. The tower cost 91.000. The gals carried the waters of the Qulf over the low lands along the route of the New Orleans and Mobile ltallroad, and it is reported tonight that a portion of the traok between Micheaus and Lookout stoiipns is eubmergod and several miles washed out. No train has passed over the road since 2 o'clock this morning. A freight train is reported wrecked between Mich* eaux and Chof Mentpur. Taaux MaikraxI) Vjohutt Floodid.?New Orleans, February t.?The storm yaaferday was ^ the heaviost eves reached at this slgntl office. The cautionary signal flag displayed at the Customhouse was torn to pieces. Several breaks in the levee are reportod along the Bayou 8t..Jobn * ' and the Old Basin. This motning the water was pouriug through Tromo market, and that quarter of the city is partly flooded. Onk Hundred Squares Overflowed.?In a district embracing one hundred squares, tho streets aud sidewalks are entirely covered with water. Details or tiir Damages.?CrevasseS id t\io new and old canal levees haveoccurod, subrnerg- * ing nearly all that portion of the city west of Johnson strcot and North of the Old Basin, also from the New Basin to Carrolton, west of Magnolia street. The water at all points is still rising. Tho shell road from new Lake End to the Half-way House is two feet under water. The police report over three hundred fences blown down in the city yesterday by the storm. The roof of the north end of Dryade's market was blown off and carried several feet. Morgan's wharf was severely damaged. The raof of the wing of the State-house, in which the offices of the State superintendent of oducatioil and commissioner of immigration aro located, blew off in the storm and the records rccclvcttnT wetting. Algiers suffered terribly. Nearly every fcnco in the town was blown down, togothcr wiili scvoral smoke-stacks and roofs. Tiik Water Rising and Sprkadino.?Tho water in rear of the city is rising and spreading rapidly. The indications are ihat by Tuesday noon all that portion ot the city west of Clairbornc street from Cnrroltton to Elysian Fields street will be submerged. Tiir. RAii.noAn Obstruction.?The water along the line of the Mobile Railroad is muchhigh^^^ to-day, with indications that the entire rond b^^B from Michcaux to Lookout station is submergeiB^F Damaok in Pknsacola IIardor.?Pcnsacoln, February 7.? Tho heaviest gale known for yenrs has been blowing for twenty-four hours. Sev-cral vessels have cast their moorings and fouled each other in the harbor. One large bnrk broke through three wharves and ia now ashore flying signals of distress. It is impossible to obtain particulars until the storm ullis. "WINE OF OARDUI" makes rosy ^ checks and clear complexions. Sold by J. M. G1BBES. & Co. ? .*. The American Farmer for February is a number of unusual merit, being compactly filled with practical contributions from skilled experts, who narrate their experiences and successes in almost every branch of farm and garden work. The capabilities of lands in tho Middle atnl Southern Atlantic Slates, tho manures and crops bestadaptod to them ; dairy and live slock matter!, including a valuable paper on consumption in cattlo ; liberal space devoted to poultry and bees; piocccdings of farmers' meetings ; numerous engravings of farm buildings and contrivances ; hints on seasonable work ; contributions from most capable hands on trucking, fruit and vegetable growing ; ornamental gardening ; and n home department for the ladies, full of suggestive matter, make up, in part, its bill of faro for the month. The Old Pioneer keeps up with the times and deserves a welcome front every farmer aud his family. The subscription is $1.50 a year, or only $1 to clubs of five or over. Satn'l Sands & Son, Baltimore, publishers. . ? ? Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies In "WINE OF OARPUI." Sold by J. M. 01 BBES. & Co Killed by a Burstino Gun.?Columbia, February G.?Mr. Goorge W. Pamela, who i?*? nno of tho parties to lire Rose-English homicide about a year ago and was acquitted when Rose was convicted, was killed last night by the explosion of his gun. fie left the city last night with the intention of going hunting to-day.? Daniels had been during tho walk occasionally shooting his gun in the air, reloading as he went, and at this point fired again. The gun exploded in his hands, mutilating the left hand and driving n piece of the barrel nbout an inch into his cheek under the left eye, killing him instantly. It was kuown that he had just ' jumped across a ditch, nnd mud was found in the muizlc of the gun. It is, therefore, believed that in crossing the ditch he stuck the barrel in the earth, and that the barrel being thus stopped np caused the explosion. The gun was blown into fragmeuts.?Cor. Newt and Courier. Tun Cold is the West.?Chicago, February 5.?A dispatch from St. Paul, Minnesota, says : On Wednesday, Mr. Burke, rond master, located nt Burns, en tho Winona and St. Peters branch of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, discovered a whole family frozen to death. Mr. Burke, while at work with his men on the road, noticed a shanty from which no smoke issued, and seeing no evidence that the place was inhabited the party visited the premises and forced open the door when a horrible sight greeted en cjcb. upon a couon, and on the floor of the wretched hovel lay father, mother and children, evidently a whole family frozen stiff. No head-ache or back-ache for ladiea who drink "WINE OF OABDUI." Sold by J. M. 01 BUBS. & Co. Important to Sunday Sinners.?It was announced officially at tho Police Court, yesterday, that in future a distinction would he made in the imposition of penalties against drunkards.. The fine heretofore imposed upon an ordinary case of harmless drunk has been from ono to. three dollars. In future Sunday drunks wllf be charged for at the rate of fire dollars or twenty days for tho "helpless" phase, with am increased fine and imprisonment for aggravated or disorderly cases. This rule was enforced, at the Police Coart yesterday.?Ntrot and Courier % "U/INC nr AiDMii ?' - vr vnnuui ior Ladles only. 8old by J. M. GIBBES. &Co. A Historic Drum.?The Georgia Historical Society hare a drum, which was used at the battlo of Cowpons, 17th of January, 1781. - It is in good preservation and serviceable, and traces its existence baolc to Major Cunninghan^^n Georgia Batlalhon, whoorosscd the upper Hav^^B nah and joined Colonel l'lckens in time to aha^^ the glories of that eventful day. It should beat the assembly for tho ceremoniee of May 11th, In which the ' Empire State of the South" will participate. "WINE OF CARDUl" cures Irregular, painful, or difficult menstruation. Sold by J. M. GIBBES- h Co. Mt**r$. I/uichiton j- Bro.: It is with real pleas* ure that I add my testimony to the great virtues fo your "Keuralgine ' as a apeoiflo tot nttt^da and headache. Suoh a remedy is a btossln^rad all sufferers should keep it on hand. J. R. Kikorlt, 184 Cathedral St.* Baltimore. Jan 7 1 ' ;j 1m Two Oottoh PACtomts m Ch>?it*?.--Cotton factories will do niore for tbo real dovolopeinent of Cheater county than anything elae, We are oeeurad lhal two factories will I* in operatiou hy the lat of Oatoher?Plablng <'reek, ?t??l Cedar ftboat ?.?ttrpnrlrr. i