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THE ORANGEBURG NEWS SATURDAY, 3IAY 8, 18?9. * TlfAD. C. ANDREWS, Editor. MALCOLM I. EROWEING, Associate. J. FELDER MEYERS, Associate. The Orangeburg News. In a late editorial of the Charleston Daily News under the heading of "A State Press Association" tho following paragraph occurs: "Of established Republican papers in Sooth Carolina there are, wo believe, but two?Tue Oranqeburu News and the Darlington Southerner, and this last we class as Republican more on account of its tone and temper here of lato than of ^nay formal profession of party faith." Then according to "the unstable New**' there is in South Carolina, but u?? paper that is unequivocally and pro fessedly Republican, and thut paper is The Oranqeburq News. How conspicuous this makes tho OraSGEBURO News 1 Certainly occu pying this conspicuous place uiuong the papers of tho State wo can afford to talk sometimes about ourselves. Without glorying in the conspicuous position assigned us, by the News, which we know we do not occupy?and attribu ting only charitublo motives to that pa per, of course, in making tbo statement, we ask the indulgence of our readers, while wo attempt to state clearly what is the political creed of our paper. Wo have explained so often the course which this paper deems best for our peo ple to take, that we fear to become tire some but it is due to ourselves that we be rightly understood and wc ask indul gence and a hearing. In the outset wo make the statement whatovcr may be tho political views of the Editor or Editors of a paper?pro vided that paper publishes that any com munication of whatever political faith sent to its office will be published and treated with courteous respect?then that paper should bo regarded us a gcne-~ ral, a liberal and a conservative paper. In other words while extending to all the priviledgc of publishing their views in its columns?tho paper simply re serves the same priviledgc to its editorial columns. yn .. ? ? mult admit tho truth of this T statement, as regards tho general princi ple, aud tho course of the Oranoeburo ' News. One other statement wc make, and ask in all fairness that it bo admitted, thut if the politics of a paper are to be deter mined by its editorial articles, that those articles be read without prejudice and /bey be 4nkeu in connection one with anotho: so as to form a clear uud ttuc opinion of their policy and character. Now wo contend that while the politi cal editorials of this paper have had a political complexion different from the views so long entertained in this State, yet that they havo been upon the higher piano of theory and have not descended to partisanship. If our views differ from those of cx tremo Democracy, still they are honest and true. If our principles differ frem those old prejudices which men have cherished so long as to regard them as principles? still ours are principles?things, not to be bought or sold. Indulge us while we recount the chief and salient points, in the editorials of our paper, which have been new to old?old habits of thought with our people, nnd which have been denominated Radical. So habituated had our peoplo become to the belief in tho right of slavery, that it sounded new to them, that "not the Republicuu party nor tho Northern peo ple but the progress of civilization had extirpated aud abolished slavery." Tho idea of the emancipation nnd elevation of the black man, advocated by Wilbcr force and entertained by tho whole of England, was tolerably an old notion, when it was borne over tho Atlantic Ocean and was proclaimed in this coun try. The Southern people blinded by interest- their property in Slaves?wore startled by the annunciation that this was the great, the denominating idea of the age, which civilization demanded of them. Of course they opposed it, op posed its logic, its philosophy, and de termined to become champions of sluvo ry. Seeiug it was doomed in the Union, the Southorn loaders, said "rwk every thing, rather than givo up. our mjjlions. of slaves, secede from tne Union! Fight for your property." It is said that "if Si you would touch a man's heart, put your hand in his pocket," and his reason is convinced by the same means. But the knell ef slavery had sounded?and the idea of our Southern Confederacy based upon its perpetuation, was predestined to ruinous and melancholy! failure. What was the lesson to tho South from all this ? That the Progress of civiliza tion would continue its resistless march over all opposition, over the graves of millions of gallant opponents, over the mausoleum of a nation in "proud, rebel lious arms" against it! So muoh as regards the emancipation of the black man?the same influence, tho Progress of Civilization^domands his education, his elevation, his enfranchise ment! To this, old deep-rooted insatiable pre judice is opposed, as was interest op posed to his emancipation I We opposed his emancipation, fruit lessly ; and by all tho horrors, by that hecatomb of bravo men sacrificed in its opposition, worse than fruitlessly. We opposo now his enfranchisement in vain, and when his race is entirely estranged from us, when our State has passed for ever out of our hands into his or into the hands of those who will come from abroad and accopt tho idea of his en franchisement, then will wo realize that our opposition is worse than in vain ! r? Now the advice of the Orangeburo News to its readers bus been to "accept the situation," that is, the freedom aud the citizenship of the black man. W?T, grim visaged and terrible, has enforced tho acceptation of his freedom, and evils and horrors as great, will enforce tho ac ceptation of his'citizenship. Let him understand that the white man of the South recognizes these as his privileges, and no war of races need be feared, no political differences will exist. These arc tho only boons ho demands?social equality is a myth, a bug-bear?and these tho progress of thought, and tho develop ment of the human mind have decreed and demanded for him. How are these issues to bo evaded?is it not common sense to accept them ? ies ! while mcu talk old time talk, and cull men Radical, they practically nnd virtually do accept all these points of the situation. Men arc slowly accepting and submitting to things which they cannot prevent. Since the humiliating und ri diculous defcut of Seymour and Bluir, after so many speeches and burnt offer ings, and drink offerings and meat offer ings in their behalf, the peoplo begiu to seo that they arc simply making them selves ridiculous und accomplishing no good on earth?aud Democratic Clubs have collapsed, and uro not heard of ex cept hero and there some old orucle raises tho cry to rally to some bunncr thut they know will be defeated. Tho theory of the course adopted by this paper can be illustrated practically in the coming Township elections. Ac cept the colored man as a citizen, give his name u place on tho ticket, and nomi nate a ticket which accepts tho situa tion ! Dou't nominate a ticket headed ?Democratic ticket," thut moans "The , Ticket to be defeated !" Dou't dig up I Democratic Clubs, nnd by hurd work make them look like live things. They are dead 1 Their name, their influence is ruinous to the cause thoy espouso. This is certainly different from the old time sayings and advice of the past, but there aro many intelligent and influential men in this county who conour with us that this is tho common sense course for us to pursue. '1 hese arc the views?this tho course which this paper entertains and recom tnonds. These are our opinions embodied from time to time in tho editorials of our paper, upon one occasion our toxt being taken from our old worthy co temporary, "The Charleston Courier," which has kept tho even tenor of its way for years in Charleston, while the meteoric genius of tho " Mercury" has gleamed and paled, and will continue to utter its voice of sober wisdom when the "Daity New*" the Mercury'tt m*serablo caricature, bus passed away. The New York Herald declares three goodsized foreign questions are looming up: the Alabama claims and British North America : Cuba and the West Indies generally; Mexico nnd Central America ; and they aro all written in th book of manifest destiny, and thoy urn ail coming, though. ? vipH - don't see it." Books and Exchanges. Wo have received tho mammoth week ly edition of the Liberal^ published at I Little Rook, Arkansas, by Messrs. Jones & Buchanan, and give it a. hearty wel come to our table. Wo extract from its editorial column the following, as characteristic of its tone and ability. The article is headed "Uuivorsal Suf frage and is well-written and suggestive: "The white resident oitizens of tho country owe it to themselves iudividually and to the country oollcetivoly, to oxert all influence and control over the colored people, that their numbers, wealth and position give them tho right and oppor tunity to exercise. Iu order to accomp lish this successfully, the doctriue and fact of universal suffrage mtut be dis tinctly and unequivocally conceded and accepted. It is foolish and suicidal in the extreme to pursue an opposite course. Too mach false prido and mawkish sen timentality have already been expended on this subject, for the good of the people and the welfare of the State. Wc must learn to be more practical, and tnko things as we find them wisely seek ing to convert everything to our use and benefit, rather than bo forever re peating the old human folly of "outting off the nose to spite the faco." Universal amnesty will soon follow the geueral acquiescence in universal suffrage.?in fact the speediest way to secure the former is to adopt tho latter, and hence they both go together in the more practical and liberal platform of all those who accepting the results of the war und the great facts of history, look forward hopefully and trustingly to the Cmj not far removed when the clouds of adversity nnd oppression that now lower above us, will break into blcssiugs upon our heads." Burke's Weekly for boys und girls, published at Macon, Ga., by J. W. Rurke & Co., ut 82 per annum. The Southern Cultivator, pub lished at Athens, Ga., by Win. & W. L. Jones, 82. The Carolina Farmer, published at Wilmington, N. C,by W. II. Bernard, at 82. The Printer's Circular, a raavrrT of typography?lt. S. MjSTnYmn?fEdilor aud Publishcr.^B^tladelphia, 81 in ad vanco. ^ ? The above are received for the cur rent month, nnd arc lull of interest. Die Moden welt, an illustrated maga zine for Fashions uud Fancy Work. S. S. Taylor, importer und publisher, 310 Canal Street, New York. Terms, $3 per year. Proceedings of Council. Council Chamber, Oranoeburq, S. C, May, 4,1869. Regular Meeting.?Present, tho In tendant, Wardens, Ray. McNamara, Cornclson nnd Olivcros. ('apt. F. W. II. Briggmann, was unanimously ro-oleeted 1st Assistant Chief of the Fire Bopnrtmcnt of Orange burg Villngo. Committee on accounts reported fa vorably ou the following : Muthow Albrcclit's Account, 810.00. Thomas Ray's Account, $9,50. E. J. Olivcros' Account, 18,80. The Clerk turned over to the Treas urer George II. Cornclson the taxes col lected for tho Village of Orangeburg for year 18(59?amounting in the aggregate to 8552,23, of this amount 8403,96} wore cash receipts, und 8148,261 were Certificate* of Indtbtedne** for which the Town Council became indebted to her tax-payers during the administration of George H. Cornels-tn in 18G8?and which was received iu payment of taxes this present year. I Tho repair of Main or Kussel! street wos let to Mr. Luther Ranidale for 8120 with instructions to begin the work im mediately. No further busiuess Council adjourned. N. A. BULL, Intendant. E. J. Oliveros, Clerk. [roa tiik ORAXORnuaa nkws.] Sunday School Celebration. MKR9RS. EDITORS: Pursuant to a motion made aud carried ut a Pic-uic, given on the first lost., at Bethlehem Church, in honor of the Sunday School nt that place. I herewith transmit you a random gleaning of th ocecdings on tho occasion. In doing which, I will endeavor to avoid a multiplicity of words and ideas, and will confine myself strict ly to that which exists iu reality, und in the imagination. Owing to the fore bodings of fulling weather, doubtless, many wore prevented from joining in the celebration, from thut cause, 'He impor tance of which one tnfght judge from ' the interest shown by the school offioinls, whose assiduities' were highly apprecia ted. A The audience huving assembled, the house was called to order by Mr. Wil liam Izlur, tho Superintendent of the School, and an appropriate prayer was offered up by Mr. Benjamin Pooser. Aftor which the air was rended aod made to reverberate with tho merry peals of the familiar stanza, "I want to be an angel, &e." When the smallest of the children chimed iu the lively strain. As suou ub the siuging ceased, the Kev. T. J. Clyde was introduced, who, unprepared as he was, delivered a praiseworthy lecture well suited to the purposo, and alike, ap plicable to both old aud young, aftor which tho School was adjourned with a few appropriate remarks by tho Supcriu< teuuiint, and ? procession farmed, com posed of tho Sunday Sceool Teachers and pupils, and marched to the festival hoard, now groaning uuder its burden of good things. After u blessing by the Rev. T. J. Clyde, the edibles were at tacked with spirit, nnd every exertion made for the speedy relief of the table. Variety being the spico of life, the scene was varied by a gentle shower, which hastened the proclivities of those who were inclined to linger with Buch US' Having repaired _to the Church, where several hours were pleasantly passed the audience was dismissed. Aud so ended a pleasant gathering long to be remembered by both old and young as a joyous occasion, AMICUS. A Thrilling Incident. The following incident, is extracted from a very interesting paper in Pent ley's Miscellany, entitled'"Hours in 11 i:i - doostan." The cobra copella is said to be one of the most venomous species of serpents iu the East, his bite being at tended by almost instant death : We had been phiy^mg^lLi^trc^?^^ St whjst^^U^^es had bee n gold mo TTur points, and twenty on the rubber. Maxby, who was always lucky, had won 5 consecutive bumpers, which lent u self satisfied smile to his countenance, and made us losers anything but pleasant, win.oi he ii lil nsjpi'i in, 1 countonuuee and hesitated to play. This tho more surprised us since he Wfs one who sel dom pondered, being so perfectly muster of tho game that he deemed long con sideration superfluous. '?Piny away, Maxby ! what aro you about ? Impatiently demanded Churoh ill, one uf the most hnpotuoua youths thot over woro the uniform of the body guard. "Hush." said Maxby iu a tone which thrilled through us, at the same time turning deadly palo. "Are you unwell ?" said another, about to start up. for he believed our friend had been suddenly ill. "For the love of Cod, sit quiet," re plied the other, in a tone denoting ex treme fear or pain, and he laid down his I curds. ??If you value my life, move not." "What can ho mean ? He has taken li%ve of his senses?" demanded Church ill, appealing to himself. "Don't start?don't move," T tell you in u sort of whisper I can never forget, uttered Maxby. "If you mako u sudden motion I am a dead man !" he exclaimed. We exchanged looks. He continued : "Remain quiet, and all may be well. 1 have a cobra copella around my leg." I Our first impulse Was to draw baek | our chairs j but an appalling look from the victim iuducod us to remain, al though we wore aware should the reptile transfer but one fold, ami attach him self to any other of the party, that in dividual might already be counted a dead man, so fatal is the bite of that drvadful monster. Poor Maxby was dressed as many ?dd residents still dress iu India, namely, breeches and silk stockings. Therefore ho more plainly felt every movement of the snake. His countenance assumed a livid hue; the words sc med to leave his mouth, without features altering their position, so rigid was the look, so fear ful was he lest the slightest muscular movement should alarm the serpent and hasten his bite. We were in agony little less than his own during the scene. "He is coiling round, muttered Maxby. T feel him cold, cold to my limb; and now he thickens. For the love of heaven call for some milk. I dare not speak loud; let it be placed on the Hour." Churchill carefully gave the order, and a servant slipped out of the room. "Don't stir! Northeotc you moved your head. By everything sacred 1 conjure you not to do so again. It can not be long ere my fa to is decided. Ivo a wife and two children ?;: Btiropo ; tell them I died blessing them?thut my lust prayers were for them. The snake is wiudiug around my calf; I leave all I possess ; I can almost fancy I feel his breath. Great God, to die in such a manner I" The milk was brought and carefully put down; a few drops sprinkled on tho floor, and the affrighted servant drew back. Agaiu Maxby spoke. uNo! it has no effect! I dare not look down, but am sure ho is about to draw back aud givo the bite of death with more than fatal precision. Receive me. O, Lord, nnd pardon me! My last hour 1ms come! Agnin ho pauses! I die firm, but this is past endurance! Ah, no! He hus uudone another fold, and looses himself! Can ho be going to some ouo else ! We involuntarily started. "For the love of heaven stir not. I am a dead niuu; but bear with me. He still loosens?he is about to dart. Move not, but beware !?Churchill he fulls off that way. Oh ! this agony is too hard to bear. Another pressure and I am dead ! No he, relaxes." At the moment poor Mnxby ventured to look down the snake hud unwound himself, the lost coil had fallen, the reptile was making for the milk. "1 am saved! I am saved!" and Max. bounded from his chair aud fell senseless into the arms of one of his servants In another instant, need it be added, wc were all dispersed?the snako was killed and our poor friend carried more dead than alive to his room. **u> ??-i - The Religious Riots in London derry. The Orangemen and Roman Catholics of Londonderry have been quarreling to their heart's content?or, rather, as fe rociously us they could reasonably have expected to be allowed to do There is a point ut which the military authorities cannot well avoid the unpleasant duty of interforring with the favorite recreation of the inhabitants of I'lster, but as we learn that the riot had assumed "fearful proportions" before it was suppressed, wo may suppose it may be regarded as a suc cess from the Irish point of view. We do not learn what was the origin 0? this fresh outbreak of the kilig aud standing fttcdJnUVfeWrthe Protestants and Roman Catholics of the Maiden City, but we are probably safe iu assuming that cither some rabid Orangeman gave utteruuee to sinister anticipations to the prospects of Pius IX iu the uext world, or thut some fervid Roman Catholic expressed himself disrespectfully with regard to King Wil liam III, of glorious, pious, nnd immor tal memory: It takes very little time among such belicose theologians as thoso of Ulster for a personal "urgument" to develop into n general row, uud yester day it seems that the contest grew so fierce that nothing but a volley from the military availed to separate the opposing parties?"fighting like devils for concilia* tion, and hating oue another for the love of Cod." We hear again, with regret, of the re newal of these wretched broils, whirl) reflect discredit ou all couccrncd?On whichever party may happen to be tho aggressor, on their opponents, who are so i ready to resort to violence en masse, and ou tho local authorities, who suffer them to proceed to a pitch at which they can not be checked without military force and the loss of life. Of course there will be accusations und cuuntor-neeusn tions bandied about between the two par ties us to which shall be held responsible for the outbreak, and a mutual exaspera tion has been created, which it will take long to allay. It is to be hoped that under the new order of things in lrcLtid the magistrates und others charged with the preservation of order will become sufficiently imbued with the spirit of re ligious tolerance, whatever their creeds, to be able to bring about more peaceful ?relations botwcoo the members of the two churches "militant" in Ireland, in stead of, as is now too often the case, openly encouraging the fighting propen sities of their respective factions.?Neu York Times. A Lady Accidentally Killed nv Her Hushand.? About 11 o'clock on &..rurduy morning while Dr. (!eo Rives, of Rrineo George county. Vu., with his gun upon his shoulder, was passing through the doorway of his residence, he was called back by his wife. Thc( Dr. turned suddenly in answer to her voice, and in turning accidentally struck the gun against the doorpost with such force as to cause its discharge. The entire load entered the body of Mrs, Rives?causing almost instant death. Dr. Rives is a brother of the late Timothy Rives. lie was but a few days ngo united iu matrimony to a daughter of Ahrain 'fucker, Esq., of Prince George, and the happy bridal party passed through Petersburg,? Petersburg /infer. James Mndignn, the celebratod cireuto rider, was instantly killed while attempt ing to throw a dtible somersault ut Paris, Ky., on Wednesday laet. He fell and broke his neck. Mr. Madigau was a native of Mbnny. and w?s i?n son of ' Mr. Harry Madigau. Joint Resolution autlioriziny the State Treasurer to apportion to the several Counties the appropriation of $25,000 a\tilwrized in General Order Ao. 139, of December 3, 18G7, Headquarters Second Military District, for tJie sup port of Free Scliools, same to be paid over to the respective County Trea surers, in order to pay Claims of Teachers. Be it rtsolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in Gene ral Assembly, aud by the authority of the same, That tbc State Treasurer bo, and he is hereby, authorized to appor tion to the several Counties of the State, according to tho number of their repre sentatives in the lower branch of the General Assembly, the apporpriation o! twenty-five thousand dollars authorized in General Order No. 139, issued by General Canby, and bearing date Decem ber 3, 1867, for the support of free schools, and to pay over tho amount each County may bo entitled to under said apportionment to the Treasurer thcroof, who shall be, and is hereby, empowered to pay the claims of till teachers lor services rendered in his County during the year commencing October 31, 18G7, in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid General Order, after said claims shall have been certified by the School Commissioners of said County and approved by the State Superintendent of Education : Provided, That all such claims shall be presented for payment on or before the thirtieth day of June, A. D. 1809: Andpro vided, further, That if, in any County, the auiount of claims presented shall be iu excess of the amount of money appor tioned to said County, said claims shall be paid j>ro rata. Approved March 2G, 18G9. Cuban Independence to be Re cognized.?A prominent member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs declares very emphatically that the Ad ministration has determined on recogniz ing Cuban belligerency at an early day The policy aud mode of procedure is de termined upon, and only awaits a favora ble moment fur actiou. Appeals of an earnest character are being forwarded hero from the Cuban Junta, praying this speedy recognition iu order to end the atrocities of the Spaniards. Hy ad vices from the Eastern department, it appears that Valmascda has been for some time carrying out the brutal policy he has ordered, us aunounced in to-day's despatches. In the latter part ot March, the Patriots having temporarily evaVu ated Jicuaui, in order to carry ou opera tious in the field, u portion of Vulmnse da's force made several sorties, during which they perpetuated great brutalities. Many houses were burned, their peace ful occupants Were assasiuated, while others were taken prisoners, and after wards executed?the Women and chil dren being also taken along and com pelled to witness the executions. The vote in the Mexican Congress iu favor of rccogulztng Cuban belligerency stooJ 100 to 12. Advantago will "t oucc bo taken of this step. Anns bavo been shipped to Mexican ports intended for Cuba, and letters of marque will, it is declared, soon bo issued. In view of this, the Patriots aro muking strenuous efforts to obtain and hold a port on their southern coast.? Wash. Cur. X. Y Tribune, April 30. Cuda.?Affairs in Cuba have taken u more decided turn. A gruud Con gress of the Revolutionary purty has been held at Sebariau. At this Geueral Cespedes presided. Representatives from all parts of the island were present. Resolutions were adopted : 1. That the Revolutionary party arc contending for the right of self-govern ment and for independence from Spain. 2. That the true destiny and policy of Cuba is annexation to the United States. These may thcrcforo hereafter be considered as tho cardinul principles of the Cuban movement for freedom, and as the object and cud of their aspirations and endeavors. General Quesada was re-elected Gen eralissimo of their forces. It is upon this line that the contest is to be fought. And this is now officially announced, as the Cuban hope aud ex pectation. Recently, in Belgium, the director of a circus, while performing the part of a wild beast tamer, was killed by a lioness. The regular lion tamer being ill. the cir cus director was so rash as to assume his duties, and having entered the cage suc ceeded for a time iu making tho lions go through the performances. Towards the close, when giving tho animals raw meat, the director lost courage, and instead of keeping a firm cyo on tho beasts, as j tamers are obliged to do, ho trembled and made for the door of the cage. This movement was fatal. A largo lioness was tho first to pounce upon him and in n few minutes the unfortunate man was torn to pieces. The gentleman who went on the touor of his way supposed to have been a moiu> bcr of nu opera company. A Sad Boen*.?While an officer, connected with the Twenty-sixth Pro duct, waa putroling bis boat !n the vi cinity of City Uall Park, an evening or two since, his attention was attracted by a female form, which he discovered lying beueuth one of the senta. Investigation revealed the fact that the prostrate form was that of a little girl of about eight years of ago, who appeared to be indulg ing in a peaceful '-snooze." The officer lifted the child from the ground, ond attempted to awake her, but the more be shook her the more she so?,red.? Thinking the girl had eucouuUsred ad accident which had rendered her insensi ble, be took her gently in his arms and conveyed her to the station-house/ a surgeou was called in and an investiga tion instituted, when it was discovered that the child was ' blind drunk." She was kindly taken care of for the nigbtr and was the next morning handed over to the authorities to be properly dealt' with. Such instances of juvenile de pravity are not (uncommon, as any. one; who will visit City Hall Park late aC night may ascertain.?N. T. Herald. The total eclipse of the suu on the I 7th of .August next is tbo only one that will be visible in North America daring the present century. The centre of the I line of totality will pass through Spring* field, Illinois, and near Des Moincs, Iowa. Both of these stations, as well as many others, will be occupied by ct?st survey parties. Congress has appropria ted 85,000 to defray the expenses of observations. Professor Wincook, direc tor of Harvard Observatory, is making arrangements for viewing the eclipse uud noting its features at Sbelbyvilfe, Ivy. The observation will last from two to three minutes. "Corn is up. and generally large crop* ure planted," is the report from ^Missis sippi. "Tho corn stand" is pronounced the "best" Georgia "has ever kuown," and the papers of the State are glad to "announce thut our people have made up their minds to raise their own bread." "Tho corn crops," in Louisiana "are com ing forth with the greatest promise." "Corn is geuerally planted, and a great deal of it is already up" in Texas. They are growing wiser down South ; the war was a great educator.?A". 31 Time** Young men '. keep your e\es peeled when you ure after the women. If you bite at the baited hook you're green. Is* a pretty dress or form so attractive P Or a pretty face even t Flounces, boy, are no 'sort of eortscYfhchccs. A'~.fn*ty face will grow old. Paint will wash off. The sweet smiles of the flirt will give way to the scowl of the termagant. The neat form will be pitched into dirty cali co. Another pud far different being will take the pluee of the lovely goddess who smiles sweet und cats your sugar candy. ' An Irishman who hud lain sicks long; time was one day met by the pa risk pric t, when the following conversation took place; "Well, Patrick, lam glad you have* recovered j but were you uot afraid to meet your Uod I" \ "On, no'. yonr rivercuce; it was meet ing the other chap that 1 was afcardl uv," replied Pat. / -? ???? Sumtor has a velocipede. Charlostou peoplj are eating bfaotv berries. The Uniou Bunk of Charleston has* been authorised to recommence business^ Tho Columbia Hotel in Columbia was opened on tho 28th ult., and r. ? filled to ovorflowiug by tho many visitors to the city. The total value of all taxable property in Stunt or County, is returned by the Auditor at 83,232,571. A correspondent wishes to know whe* tber Ilorny-thology has anythiug to do with the study of cattle. One of our dentists is constructing instruments to extract some of the do cayed teeth of public opinion. The first uud greatest of expressmen was Atlas. He carried the world on his back, and uevcr had the lumbago. Six idiotic children in one fauiilyjn Martin couuty, Indiana, attest the fruit ful benefits of marriago between cousins. Now Orlcaus, finding it cannot pro hibit gambling houses, proposes a stiff tax on that sort of industry. Why does tho letter B in the word* iubilec resemble a secret known only to us two? Because it is between you and I. William Lewis, Judge of Probate of Sumter Couuty, died on tho 21st ult., in the 72d year of his age. Flattering accounts of promising crop", come from all parts of the South. A man in Ilorry County offers 15,000 acres of.land at uu average prieo of 75 cents per aero. The now three cent stamps after pass im: through the post office are like f Ugf> lists emerging from u mill, ?jui?a black and blue in the face. Thorejs a houso in Chichcstcr, Nf, H., known as tho "Steel house," which is now 130 years old. Mrs. Steel, 84 yearn of age, is now living in a room of tho aouac iu which she, was l)Oi?.