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8ATURDAY, atTLY 1,187L
BTCTjvnftlvle?
HH?I*MsI> BY A SA1> MISHAP?A WILD
'c*nrB^Tj 1 . euii t.
The season being unusually dull, and
ici>iW?> gallant Firemen being ever possessed
A?>irithYa desire to reliore the monotony of
^?'our town, a week or so nge a challenge
' was Bout from" the "Young Americas" to
the Elliott "Hook and Ladders" for a
M,^ri?l of speed. The Elliotts accepted
i { the challenge, whereupon the afternoou
of Wednesday last was fixed as the time
for the race.
I0* * The Conditions of the contest wcro as
follows:
I conditions of race.
gftj I Ist?: Each Company to be allowed one
? ?man to every 100 lbs weight (of Engine
w' or^Truck) or froetionsl part of 100 lbs.
2d. At starting, the front axle of each
. apparatus to bo on tho line. Distance
to be run, 300 yards.( To tho Fire Well
for the Young Americas and to the edgo
? v?f pavement ol Louis' Store for tho El
liotts;.) To run on Russell Street.
3d. The Young America to draw from
the well near th? Engino House and
throw a stream ot water on tho roof of
the 'Engine House through ono scetiou
(50 It.) of hose.
In ?j?
The Elliotts to have a tub of water at
WfiCtf l ' ?
,tbe tree box nearest the hteps of the
Frinting Ofiice, to extend their luddcr to
;t the roof of Louis' Storo and empty a
bucket of water on the roof of the store.
None to take part in the contest but
these dcf.-.ilcd to run with the apparatus.
'nt ..^According to this ngrecmeut tho rc
4j spectivo detachments of the two Com
panics vere out in full uniform, and
looking their prettiest, by 41 P. M.
Notice had been given of the race
through the columns of the Newh, and
?ftp)? 5-J\ * * ?>';"?.' ? '
our streets were thronged with lookers
f, on long beforo the time appointed for
. the contest to come off.
' I We admit that wo were as curious and
83 anxious to sec the boys run, ns the
veriest countryman. And we did sec
them, tco, to our foul's delight. Wogot
a {chair, end seated ourselves under tho
shade of a large, sptcading tree. Who
can say that we were net "n looker ou
hi Venice 7" If our ej'cs were not re
galed with a sight so sublime, yet the
appearance of our good oud gallaut Fire
men was equally as graud.
The up-stairs of the Engine House,
tho upper story of the new store ou the
corner of Market and Russell Streets,
and the porticos of the store of Messrs.
Rull, Scovill A, Pike, all were filled to
,---fl-~:?"? with ludiea and nontlentcn
who had come from far and near to wit
ness an event that was new in the histo
ry of Oraugeburg- Resides these crowds,
the whole of Russell Street, from tho
corner of I). Louis' store, up to Cham
pey's, was thronged with curious and
busy souls.
At about 5 o'clock P. M., the "Young
Americas" had out their beautiful En
gine, with their faces wrcathod in smiles,
end evincing an abiding confidence in
thoir chance for victory. The roll wus
called by Mr. Fonn, and soon tho
"Young Americas" were "front face !"
to their excellent Presidcut, Mr. J. W.
Mosoley. Whispered words of cheer
and, encouragement were now given to
^the Company, and thoy were ready.
Rut/ while all this was going onr there
was another scene equally as beautiful to
gszo upon. Let us peep at that scene.
It's the Elliotts!, Thoy top are in fojl
uniform, and like their brothers of tho
Young America, f'nl) of hilari I v. and
-.-1 ,^ J,?I
Their roll of members Was called, and
soon into lino they had placed them
selves.]
Copt. John A. Hamilton, tho esteemed
Foreman of tho Elliotts, Was out with
his men, and for what we know, like our
friend Mr. Moeoley, whuporod, treffe voce,
wbroV ' or*^?ueotftagemcot: to ,ithem
Aby*rio^|'\ho la?8;df each member* of
the fin?ott Hoot and Lttddcfu, seemed
inspired with the hopo of a. complete
victory. . The "Young Americas" looked
back at their adversaries the seme cx
^ft&idh 0bT- %f?dreUi victory on tboir
part, ;!2S*lft.*
And thus the ho*ppy occasion proceed
ed on to tho end.
At 5i ofi fc M. the "Young
Americas" matched up Russcl! Street to
the spot from which they were to ruu.
One observing the manuer in which thoy
lagged along up to the "starting place,"
would not have been prepared to accred
it them with tho speed nnd agility they
showed on their return.
Arrived at the far'' st stand, where
his honor, Mayor Ji^.l, was seated, the
"Young.Americas" turned their Eugiuo
around, and awaited tho signal to start.
At this juncture, excitemcut was ou
tip-toe. Men, boys, and babies, rushed
madly from place to place, aud pnliiug
each other aside', and saying in a kiud o'
you better look-out stylo, "that's no
place," held fust to every inch of ground
their feet coald cover.
At length all was quieted down, the
street cleared by Marshal Wolf, aud
every eye turned upon the "Young
Americas." Brave boys ! a few seconds
moro, and the contest will be decided, so
far as you arc concerned.
But men, women and children are
getting impatient again, the boys espe
cially, and the signal "go," is given.
Front an almost breathless calm broke
forth a Zouave yell from the "Young
Americas," and tho boys who, 'like a
wounded snake," appeared scarcely ablo
to drag themselves along a few moments
before, came rustling, crackling, thunder
ing down Russell Street; with shout after
shout of "go it boys !" aud soou finished
the work.
Arrived at the Engine House?halted
?cveiy man to bis post?the hose put
down iu the well?tho Engine worked
and water thrown on tho bouse in one
MINUTE ANn TWENTY-NINE SECONDS,
was what the Young Americas did on
the afternoon of Wednesday 28th of
June, 1871.
Hero everything that could shout,
shouted, and those who couldn't strain
their tender voices juinod in tho refrain
by slapping their tender hands; bnys
ran wildly about, toes were mnshed on
all sides, nnd, ob ! la ! one poor crea
ture's sensitive corns ground into dust.
In a word,' the otmosphoro was rent
with shouts of "well-dono !"
Soon again things are quictod down,
tho Marshal clears the streets, and the
sanguino Elliotts are preparing them
selves to bent the time made by the
"Young Americas." Just before they
started off, the latter company gavo them
throe cheers, which they returned.
Soon all will bo ready again. Men
and boys are scrambling for their places,
while the exhausted "Young Americas"
look calmly on. and feel that the victory
is theirs.
jiut ion* i inc ?iiit?tts nave arrived,
aud will soon start.
The Judges arc at their stands?ex
citement aud suspense again pervades the
brcust of every one present.
One ! t wo !! three 1!! and off the El
liotts burst. This Company male almost
iucrcdiblc speed. Indeoed, they came so
fast from the word "go," that' many
thought thry would lag fro n pure ex
haustion before reaching Louis' Store,
upon which they wcro to throw water.
But there is no breaking down with
the Elliotts, and on they come, yelling,
whooping, shouting.
Just as they got opposite Stocker's
Hall, a signal was given for them to stop
To a halt they cajno. The soeno that
now ensued was animated.but friendly.
It appears that some of the most zealous
of tho Hook and Ladders could not bo
made to understand the caqse for which
they wcro signalled to stop. As soon,
however, ni Ihi* wa< generally known,
the confusion subsided, the "Young
America!." woke up, g*vf^JnW rcflfcK?i^
cheers to the Elliott boys, {fed soon
agnin things Wore an "merry as u hud'
Tisgebel!" JR#>N#
It seem* tbst Mayor Bull, who was
judge at the point from which both Com
panies were to start, did not, at the mo
ment he signalled the Elliotts to rUn,
succeed hi making the other Judges
catch immediate sight of his sign, hence
they could not tituo the race Correctly.
For this, iti the lenith oi their activity
and speed, the Hook and Ladders Wcro
ordered by the judges to stop.
Although -almost exhausted, this gal
lant Company stuck out that they wore
not near whipped, and would try the
race over tbch and there. The "Young
Americas," as noble and generous rivils
'??. set, seemed to he ss much put out
at the mishap that befell their brothers,
as 'he Elliotts themselves.
, ?Tho latter Company, however, was
persuaded not to ruu the race over that
afternoon, but rait and try it another
t'nio.
Unshaken snd dauntless though in
their courage, they determined to ruu
for practice. The strict was cleared,
and although tired bt forehand, tho raoo
wns made, snd - ater thrown on the top oi
Mr. Louis' Store in onk minute and
i UIRTV-Tltnkk seconds !~ Considering
the fatigue that this Company had un
dergoue, this may bo considered an ex
traordinary performance.
The Elliotta will run ngiinst the t:tno
of the "Young Anicticns*' ntn day not far
distant, of which event our readers shall
hear.
I'pon the whole, the affair was admi
rable. Indeed, there is that energy and
intelligence iu Orangeburg which can
make nnythiug ? success that her citzcus
may undertake to do.
Weducsday last chronicled a new
event in the history of our town, and of
which we should ?11 be justly proud.
We hope another race will, ere lon^, be
announced, and a more gcncr.-.l notice
given. Wc offer cur services, and will
do our sdlnre any time in encournging a
repetition of such happy and festive oc
Thc Sumtor Aotr.i. winds up tho most
of its editorial articles with the nonsen
sical phrase, ('7*Ae C?dktitutio? VUist b:
restored." How little sense sonic of the cdi
tors of our Democratic newspapers hare !
Such talk is the veriest bosh. By and
by our contemporary will be brought to
think it worse. Why. its own children
will laugh at its short sight od ness some of
these days. Of course it matters not to
us what doctrine Deniot rutie editors may
advocate, so they don't follow the Yal
lundighnui idea, and steal our livery to
fight us in. For them to stick to
their constitutional heresies will make
the fight all the more easy for us. The
"now departuro" is going to be a ridicu
lous failure, because its author has taken
a real undoubted departure, and can no
more contribute his mite towards the
enlightenment of Democratic block
heads.
So upon the whole, with tho Sumtcr
A'c/r* hugging to its bosom the Constitu
tion as it was prior to the war between
tho States, and Yall.-.ndighsm gone, 7,0
have nothing to fc..?.
[communicated.]
Pino Grove Academy.
A Brriufl/id Coming Taffelh ?? tif Mm,
ir,:?.^. Un..> fy/-i f
Exhibition of Talent ? A (JtofioW*
Dinner and a More, Glorious Crnv d
to Eat it?Ayst Looking Love tu Egen
Which ?neafc hach Lave Again ?
Sjiecrhe*, Ceremonies, etc.
Editor Orangrhurg Neict:
Among the beautiful and simple cus
toms of rural lilo which still linger
in some parts of our country, arc those
of "School Examinations,"?occasions
which mark tho closing of the school
term, and the commcuccmcnt of tho
summer vacation, and is nsunlly largely
attended not only by the patrous of the
school, but by tho surrounding neighbor
hood generally.
Thcso delightful occasions are i.ow
only to bo met with in the most distant
and retired portionsof our county, whero
fashion and innovations have not been
able to throng in aud trample out all
the loved and interesting truces of tho
olden time.
It was my good fortutic, on last Thurs
day 22d iusi, to atteud, as au invited
guest, in company with the IIou. J. K.
Jilsoo, our worthy Supoiintondant of
tho Educational department of thU
State, hn "Exatuiuatlon" at "Pine
Giuvu" Acadoroj about 6 miles from
tho.town .of Orangeburg. We arrived
at half past 10 o'clock A. M. at the school
house, and found there, seated in the
cool shade ot a broad spreading Verandah
of oak leaves, a largo number of ladies
and gcntleuieu of all ages. Parents and
grand parents had Come to witness and
to rejoice at the great ahd wonderful
progress their children had made under
tho bare of that lnost excellent of teach
ers, Mr. Edwards. Young ladies and
gentlemen, boys And girls, were there to
enjoy the occasion generally.
rrompuy upon our arrival, we wero
met by a*Commiiitec consisting of Mr.
Edwards, Cupt II L. Rickonbackor,
B. ^Thompson and Maj. J. II. O'Cnin.
all patrons and Trustees of the school;
aud it is pleasing here to note the rich
vein of hospitality which runs through
the character of our good nnd sterling
farmers, as was evinced in the warm
welcome given to us by these gentjomon.
The cxainitial ion or exhibition had com
me need before our arrival, and with
much courtesy we were conducted to
a scat reserved for us near the black
board, and in front of the large and in
teresting audience.
_ A class in Geography was then reciting,
and it was not only interesting, but
wonderful to witness tho rcadincfs with
which the entire class answered correctly
the manyftnd varied questions rapidly put
to tlum by the Professor. Next in order
came "Demonstrations in Geometry" by
Mr. Luther Rickcnbakcr, and it is with
genuine pleasure that I bear testimony,
not only to this young man's proficiency,
but to tho case and grace, and ficcdom
from embarrassment, which charmed the
entire audience, as be went through
successfully the very dificnlt problem
'?by Pythagoras and known as the" 47th
broblem of Kuclid.
After this highly interesting exhibi
tion, there came in regular order.
Phonography which reflected much
credit upon the Pntfleasor. Also a class
in "Arithmetic" ami exercises on the
black board by Miss Alice Kickenbach
or which was truly charming.
Tho Proffessor then announced that
the tuomiug exercise had closed ami
invited all present to a dinner abundant
ly prepared by the parents of the chil
dren, anil spread upon tables under the
trees uOttlar distant.
A procession was then formed and all
inarched to and arranged themselves
upon either side of the table, which was
literally loaded w ith good things and
presented an epitome of country abun
dance in this von on of overflow
ing larders A distinguished p<. 1)., of Cinciuuatti, .1. K. Jilson, Su
perihteuduul of Education, Bev. True
Whit tier, A. W. (.'iimiuiugs, 1>. B.,
and others delivered addresses. Taken
as a whole, Clnfi.u University is-a sue*
cess and is worthy of much praise The
? next scholastic year commences in Oc
tober ; we lru-st that evory room will be
occupied by earnest, faithful studcuts.
ft OST.?From I he Repldencc
JI^ of the uiideridgncd, nhnul the 1st June.
1 ?71. a RED If RIPER CALF, It months old;
said Calf has HITS on the under part and
ends of each KAR cut off. All information
lending to its Discovery will be thankfully
received and duly rewarded by me.
E. W. FETUS.
july 1 2t
NOTICE.
OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR,
OHANtiRni-bu Coiktv, 8. C,
Juno 27th, 1871.
ALL TKIAL JUJTICKS and EX-MAG
I8TSATE8 within this County, arc hereby
notified to uiuke ltcport in writing lo this
Office on or before the 15th July, of all
Fines. Tost?, &c., paid into the County
Treasurer's Office during the years 1868,
I860 and 1870.
CHAS. 8. BULL,
County Auditor,
july 1 Ct
NOTICE.
Us>OiSi.t AUDITOR'S) OMTKJpS,
Okanucoi bu Cocxtt, 8. C,
Juno 2rtt!\ 1871.
NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT RE
turns of PERSONAL PROPERTY Within
the Limits of this County tdiull bo MADE
OUT and delivered to THIS OFFICE on or
before the 81st day of July. 1871, for tho
year commencing July 1st, 1871, verified by
OATH of the Persons whoso duty it is to
LIST or RETURN said Property possessed
by him or under his control, either as Owner,
Agent, Parent, Husband, Guardian, Execu
tor, Administrator, Trustee, Receiver, Offi
ocr, Partner, Factor or Holder on the 1st day
of July, with the value of such Personal
Property so held or controlled, together with
a statemont showing number of Acres and
Buildings, to or from whom bought or sold
since 1st of September last, in accordance
with Section ?*d of an Act to amend an Act
providing for the Assessment and Taxation
of Property, passed Sept. 15th, 1868, and nil
Acts amendatory theroto. Injcasea of Fail
ure or Neglect lo make tho Returns within
the Uraa required, it is the duty of the Audi
tor to add 40 per cent. Penally upon the
Tax of the previous year, whioh will be
strictly observed. All the necessary Blanks
can be had at this Office.
CHAS. 8. BULL,
County Auditor
july l Mr
rem ?a'
THOROUOIIBRKD.
8IRB.l?^ ^ "T:
FLYCATCHER.
APPLY AT OUR STABLER.
LIVERY STABLE
WM. M. SAIN & CO.
RKSPKl TFfLLY INFORMS
the CITIZENS of Orangeburg
and of Orangebarg Ce???j that
IM?r
ST A B IiE8
nie now corop]?t?d, and th*j
art READY to FURNISH
TRANSPORTATION?do nay
KIND of HAULING?at Short
Notico.
?I
C
<;i.XTLK HOR.HK* FOR
HIKE, .FOR THE fliDDLE
OR BlCiClY.
PIC NIC PARTIES
A CCOM.MODATBD ?ith
TRANSPORTATION at aaaele
rate ehurgc*.
? ^ n'M\
LADIES' SADDLE HOBSKS
Alwaya on hand.
PERSONS Waiting Town
can nave their HOUSES FED
and GROOMED at LIVING
PRICKS.
STARLES Corner of Market
and Church Streota.
WM. M. SAIN & CO.
P. 8.?Our OMNIRUS LINE
will cornroonoc running from
LOUIS' CORNER le the DE
POT. July 1 at.
may 27 ? ly
IN THE COURT OF PROBATE.
Whrrbas, D. D. Oarriek hath applied to
me for letters of Administration de bonia non
on th? Ratat? of J. hi. Garriok, late of Or
angebarg County, doeoasod.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singnlar the Kindred and Creditor*
of the aaid doeeated, to be and appear be
fore me at a Court of Probate for t ha aaid
County, to be holden at Orangoburg on the
8d day of Jnly, 1871, at 10 o'clock A.
M. to show oauae If any, why the aaid Ad
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and tho Seal of my
Court, this 18th day of June, A. D. 1871.
and in the ninety-fifth year of American
independence.
TU AD. C. ANDREWS,
june 17??t Judge of Piobalo
Sheriff's Sales.
? ? . '?
tVjr virtue of sundry writs of ft. fo.. to mo
directed I ?rill ?eil to the highest bidder,
at Orangcburg Court House, oa the first
Monday in July next, for cash, all tb*
right, title and interest of the Defendant*
in th* following property, viz :
One tract of land in Edisto Fork, contain
lag IOO acre* more or. loa?, bounded north
and east by Daniel Smoak, east by North
Edtste river ami soutli by Wm. Moss.
Also 1 Mule, 1 Horse, 1 Buggy, 1 Wagon
and 1 Carriage. Levied on an the property
of Oeo. IL Pooacr, dee'U, at the suit of Bed
die A. Bowman va Ann Bliia Pooser, Ex's of
Oeo. H. Pocser.
ALSO
One lot in the town of Oratigeburg, on
Church Street, bounded north by lot of C.
J. Stromun, on the cast und south by lot of
N. A. Bull und on the west by Church Street,
levied on as the property of Tho*. F Oii ?
rer, dee'd, -t !%? ???U of 5. A. !L Hol??*?*
va Thomas, Adui'r.
ALSO
One lot of land near the town of Orange
barg containing 1U0 acres more or leaa,
bounded by hinds of David IInu6er, C. Whit
tcmore. W. R. Trend weih Thomas Oliver
and the Public Road. Levied on as t ho pro
perty of Thomas Oliver at the rait of Get
i Dtra M idler and vtitcrb.
L ALSO
I
One tract of Und in HdTsto Fork, contain
t ing 800 acres more or loss, bounded on the
[ north by Jo'?n Antlcy, on the east by Thorn -
I as Ellzy, on the south by South Edisto river,
and-on the west by Wm. Wolfe. Levied on
as the property of Wm. Wat kin a at the salt
of Wm. Wolfe.
ALSO
1. One tract of land containing 350 acre*:
more or less, known as the Rosa Gat** place
situate on Halfway Swamp, counded north
by Chaa. Thompson, east by Estate of L. M.
Kcltt and west by Mr*. Gates.
2. One tract containing 180 acres more or
less, near Lewisvillo, bounded north and
cast by Estate of J. J. Wnnnumnkcr and Es
tate of O. M. Dantiler, south by Monks
Corner road and west by L. D. Clark and O.
IL Farnum. . k
8. And one otl^?r tract containing GOO
acre* more or leas, near Lewisrilte, bounded
north by T. (I. Zimmerman, oaat by John DV
Keilt, smith by J. K. L. Amaker and west
by J. G. Keilt and David Stack.
And also 14 .Mules, 2 Horses and one Bug
gy/ Levied on as the property of A. P..
1 Amaker at the suit of Milter A Toneray.
ALSO
One Horse, Buggy and Hnrneaa. Levied
on as the properly of J. B. h. Amaker at the
rait of Gorman & Badcnhup.
ALSO
1 Buggy and Harness, 2 Silver Watches. I
Case Dental, Instruments. 1 lot Dookn and 1
Accnrdian. t Levied on as the property of B.
A. Maek, dee'd. at the rait of Jacob II. !n
abinet vs James Mack and Margaret Mack,
Ex'ra.
ALSO
IOn Tuesday after, savk-dny, at the residenee
of A. P. Aaaakor. 8 w*)g?niL.l Ox Cart. 12~
head Cattle, 14 bead Hogs. Farming Imple
ments. Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Levied on aa the property of A. P. Amsker
at the suit of Milter & Toncrsy.
Sheriffs OHhw, ) Ji. KtC.CS.
Orangcb?rgC. II.. S. C, } 6. it. C
June Hi, lbTI.
ywnel7 td
Sheriff's Sales.
IN TUR COBICT OF PROBATE.
fflK . ? J V. ' ft.
OrtAxt.v.nrma County.
Fx path ??
Mary Hickenbaker f
In pursuance of"nu order in me directed by
: the Honorable Tfiad. C. Andrews, .Judge ?f
the Probate Court. I will expose fe public
Inuiery on siled.iy in July next, at th* risk
of th former purchaser j the following traeta
of Intnl. vit:
All that plantation or tract of laud ron
taiuiug 473$ anres more .?>r ,lcss, in Edlsto
Fork, ou Five Mile Branch, bf.undetfby landa
uf Jno. Easterliu, Jessie SsndTord and th*
saet set off as the Homestead.
ALSO
Oni other t'sct c?*Ut?^ning. 200 acres, more
or less, hounded 'rioYth and west'hy Morgan
j Davis and Ueo. Hughes, south and east by
Porter Pearson.
Terms?Cash sufficient to pay the Bower,
and the costs and expenses of the suit, ami
the balance p?y ab Jo in one ah&tw*f years.
Purchaser to give bond unu mortgage, and
pay for papers and stamps.
SherifT* Office, ) IL BIGGS,
OrangeburgC. H.. S~C, V S. O. C.
June 0, 1871. j //
junelO td
"AN ORIUNAXCE "
To Detect Illicit Trauing of
Ileef in the Incorporate I.tr*i-_
its or Orangcburx Town, Ho.
Section 1. That from and after the 15ih
day of July. isms, each and every individual
offering UBEF within the Corporate Limit?
of Orangeburg Town, either for Barter or
Sab?, ?hall bring with said DEEP or BEEVES
tho 111". A I is in good condition, which Head
or Heads shall be taken to the Office of the
Clerk of Council, where shall be kept a Reg
istration Rook for the purpose of Recording
therein the FLESH MARKS, EAR Mit A KS
and other MARKS pertaiiiing loidentity.
? * ? * ? * ?
? * * * * # ?
1871, Iho Clerk shall bo entitled to twanty.
five (23) cents Vor each REEF offered for
SALE within tho incorporation. Said
amount to be paid bv THli PART? offering "
the ?aid P.KEP. A Vj.d ition of thlc Oral-,
nance ahull subject the Offender to such Pea
nit its as