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1 -, iwilfrt ?? ? .^mm, - - TMd <?lood.-?-Thorofrc*hiug rains of tut? weck have revived the drooping plttuu aad hearts "f our fanners and eatuital 'chroro very lining ^L?imta. Business Cttflegrtv^Wt: lr^e^j^VCd tho Journal of the uLv?)! jsMMOM-?od tnkn ^Ibtrs?re id" com uieudtu-f Gifts' flVH class Southern ISchoul to our people.' ?^?tr?i^licuorts S|gn.-lrt that bY| M*?^rs Mosely <,\! Cro?k, which by its position fulls plainly ?(' the whercabeuti of this escllcnt business heusr which has ! r-vcrythrig and yet nothing?mjt j^ood Fprjiii^aud Suniincr:?Quods for the hoasou, of every pos*ibjo variety and at wonderfully cheap prices, ara t.> be had at tho welLfiilqd store of Messrs T. K>lir**rBro. M-a\ ** a. . - ,mm ??:',?!? ^ 31 ('Nomura - -This tho name of ono of our old and Btcflnig mcrchnuts. Mr. McKamara says something of new sud seasonable gonps, but wlaeu this adver tisement is rend, the half is not told. jVropJi>t and Sqnaro.?T. <\ An 'drews, Tfeasu#;cr pf Orangeburg (' unity, asyn the JL>raU, in the city, ami we learn, has nettled his o?icial nccount .with the State Tjensurer fully up to date. _. Two eiligem, were courting the daugh ter of Themrstucles?one had mouey, the other .noue,'l)ut was educated nod worthy. Tljeuiistocloa" prefurrel the ?worthy runn before thurich. In giving bis f.e.rsoiiM .ho says, *>1 would rather she ?ho?ltraav.o a man t$thuut wctccy Xbait ?uioncy Without a Jpaa." Dr. Jhikes' Soda Fount.- -This taourcc of healthful und dcliciens bev lentgca is ?eil prot'tded over bjr Sherrod. iloevos, who alte a 1j to this business, and has a host uf well \Wi.-h:rs and friends. The ^Doctor 'has also pome se^ars, ?which oro well woith editorial and general "puflihg." > i? ? ~- - Tho llnwd ^fr.ileH J?lo\r.? TI*s Hiern .throughout tcstod und has prtred :n permitj^cui of a gurJou implement, Having labor und doing its work wen. Mr. W. D. Smith, niho. introduced i,t among our people, left yesterday for Jlranchville, to whose peoplo we com-" ?xaeud him and hin valuable invention. W. A. Merouey t? the agent for its sale at tliis^pJace. -.;- ??u~.* U-,. - J. Vf. Patrick ^>*3o.?This hou.se ;3ese^3s^li'' ffftfttfnaaa of our pevjde. .Courtesy, attention to!businesa and en ?AffeB e?es)? tnns^es ?terprjso nre itij characteristics. If out desirfes a ihnvongh and rumpled: under atanWnjg let one Otfil .pud .look i t tho fhoedepatrmrut. Shoes for ll>c +/aby to takq J^ia^rfit^jtep in .life with ; shoes for 1 ithc bcllo n,t the bali ; /or the business :tuan j.fbst aunAisr**shoes of every kind, .neatr-strong and cheap -?^?r-- i Chang*.?Mr. B N. Douuis, the young atid admirable operator at tlu Western UntuTi office loft last evening .for Durharu'i ^^^pp^jjrih Cprolina. .where he has bceu ass.igneil for d.uty.. ?Mr. JDenois has naadc mnpy warm' ,frionds among in, by his uniform cour tesy to all,and baa es tab Iis lied a reputa tion for atteotic.tt to >)\\t duties, which will indues msoy expressions of rcgrot at his removal. Wc predict fo,r him a n* 4 eiicc in his rotation and wish * ** < >??'?? , bin much snccess. -iwp - The School Aproi tioi>4oient.-Tiie. .statement of Hon. J. K. Jilleon, State Superintendent of Fducation showa that the apportionment for Orungeburg .Counjy of (ho 81100,000 appropriation /or tifjl support of schupU for fiscal year! teading Octobqr 81, 1878, is $;;,2!fl.G0.' #On this subject iho Columbia Herald .ssys: *?But it is w.cil ^o at * to t hut this .smqujBt cbas not been co^^ted, and a ^considerable portion of jt,never can be' 4owiug,to delinquencies, returns of nulla fbona on (fixccution, npd other .causes, ,always ope.ra^jpg .to a greater or less ^extent in ehe'cplleotiob of .taxes. Tho State treasurer, therefore, cannot be ex pected to pay any more to the school fund than a just proportion of what has fcbecu received by him." # Tho Knightly Fi^d BEAUTEOUS MAX! Oil AIV C* Kill HC.VS SIX OM> TO i; 11N A $i KJIT.' lusnifioii* 'Opening, Brilliant While Churl estop hps btpu enjoying, herself at the Ic|?i|tr.eul'c*t of her Gcr iiiuu cititent, nut) at tho Floral Jt'uir, J Orungoburg top has hail a gala occasiofl, whu-h if of a difjeiont charaotcr, Was an much enjoyed us was poisiblr. May day, civiliz itiou over, is an occa sioti fpf uipjrry-aittking and onj yi:;< til. The beauteous season bids to festivity. And could May Up butjer hotiojea thau by the Modip) Mimic, of tjjc iCingh'tiy Tournament '! While the Age of Chiv alry nut} knightly prowes* has been tolled into the night of the pa*t,*yct the ?outiuflP of galluntry and wanly mm latioti for ski)1. courage and grace, hnve been Blfted out of tho darji period ol Medieval Chivalry, by l he alembic Ol progressive criticism, and survive :rs oinhvllishincufs of wore practical anuj peaceful ttmoa How beauteous then tUfi Miiuic Tournament, which omits all tho darker features of tho reality, yet preserves and encourages its noble aud rodcQmjiig traits. J ,,? Oycr the ?outH the Modern Tourna incut has becu honored and illustrated by t|io participation of hqr 'jbrarc niou" and has ever |)o.e/i lookup and smiled upon I?y lior "lair women." Ijiigi May, Orangeburg held her fir-t Tournniueut and history siys that it wan a perfect succors. The idea ,wasloo ^ii?)}iijt|y inadgur i? ted to be -'Wiflingly let die." S<> that previous to last Thursday for several weeks, tIsc same courteous gcutlcuisn, so complete a persont&c&tiou of the courts ous Knight, .has bceu organizing his material and supervising its preparation. For weckfe past the ,dutt has becu rais'otj o? the held by the Btccdi of the prac titiug kuiyhefl. All arruugeiucuts were 'perfected. Tlie prizes had been procured an 1 ou May ovo could Lc sccu displayed tu all their incentive beauty. g?o> MfNIB 1 Kl'/.fcS *y ycrc s? follow;!; T.hc Grit prizs,:^ silver tumbler , was handsomely donutcrl for the occasion by fivo busiuuss ho uses of Charleston, viz: Messrs. SteGcus, Worncr i5c J)ucLcr, Clemens Cluoiud, Muutnue ft Co., A. M. Williams it Co , aud Jeffords ft Co. The second prize was a handsomely .chased pilcher, of largo size and beauti ful tiuinh. Tho 4 third prize was a beautiful cup, donated by Messrs. Wagner, Mpusoo?: & Co., very chaste and uubjue. The lourtL prize was a hapdsumo set of tknivcs aud iorke. The tilth prife, was u ycry pooi gob let. The sixth prize to-bo awarded to the knight who made t,bo best time, was a' very b.autiful bridle-. Tho prizes wore all voyy desirabfe a^d were admired by large numbers of ortr citizep? .gyring the day bclore the Tquruawcut. Ti'K DAY was not tho most favorable in the oalcn der, nor did May open all her roseate hue* on her natrrl morn* But the clouds enabled tho warriors as those of Ther mophyhc to light in tho shado. A,t about eleven o'olook tho sounds of martial musio uwoko to lively iutcrcet whatever was flagging in the miods of] our people. The fair and the true mid solid pcoplo wero arriving, by crory avenue of approach into the town, lluggics, ourruigcs, wagons, fre;gl^terf with people in holidiy uttirc, passed und reisend on our streets. Sopn tjio procession of Knights, hedight hi chiwtjrjs cot.tii(|iv<v> preceded by tho bnujl, and Jieraldetf by its inspiriting notes made its appearance and passed through Russell Street aud then to J,UK VlY.l.V. which had previously Ijeon admirably arranged for tho occasion, aud had extensive accommodations for spectators. Previous to the arrival of the kuightly tiaiu/cvcry available portiou of spjee around \Jmoi euclu^rs?^fiaa iciill by the digni^Mfej||h>e^^y '?flr ?Bp*11' the pujuanie maidcnstTnd the promising children of the surroundiug country, THE ORDER, OK EXKURSES. The procession' 6f Tfnfjjhts entered the space and attracted universal admi ration, tlie t t}isty und court! ?ostnines of ihcje .hp rfpr?B??t?iive: the yocmaioy and, w\\d manly youthful pride of ouj country Alter an experimental dash over the course by each uight, the regular oxcr &se wero at oncu engaged in. TUE LIST OF KXHIIITS AX I) MJMHK.lt OK nixffe Orovji?J. A. KdJ^ards- |st rule, 2 rings 2d rifle 1 ring, 3d i'ide 1 ring. Total, 1 fing*. ISt'.l?S. Wolfe?1st fide 2 rings, 2d ride 2 riu ,s, 3d ride l\ riugs. Tot a |, 7 ^ jltatr-K. f, yulley-m rid, w pi|)g8r 2.d rjde ! rjug, 'M rids 3 rings. Total, 4 rihgs Star ami Garter?11. vj. ('rum?1st ride 1 ring, 2tl rid^ 1 rirtg- Ud :rule 2 rings, Total * ripgs. I ? * Perseverance?J. H. O. Iletiorsoi)? 1st I'ide 0 rjujs, 2d ride 2 rings, .*!d ride 1 ring. Total, 3 rings. Jllucu r*ni';/^f ? -\. M. Sriilcy? 1st r]<\tt 1 rj|g, 2d vide i ring, .id ride 1 ring. Total, 3 riugs. fjilisto?'J. (}. A'ose?1st ride 2rings, 2d ride 1 ring, 3d rido 2 rings. Tutul, J rjngf. mmm >l IMerlaii?9. A Fuocliess?1st ride 3 r::;};?. ^d wu?5 * ?iug?, ou ride r ring. Total, G rings. Roice's Pump?W. L. De Hay?Is I ride 1 ring, 2d ride 2 rings. 3d ride 2 rings. Total, .r> rings. Charleston?J. S. Albergotti ? 1st ride 2 Hugs, 2d ride 1 ring, 3d ride " rir;g?. Total, 3 rinjjs. //ity Branch?.T. F. Oliver?1st *ido 0 fings, 2d ride 2 rings, 3d ride 1 rings. Total, 1 rings. R.tl Rose?'Ft. S. Griffin, rlst ride 1 ring, 2d ri.lo 0 ling. 3d ride 0 ring. Total, 1 ring. *- ^ennn f% The result as announced by the was that ; The Knight of I'SCT, I. ?. VVulfe, had won the 1st, f'rizu. The Kuight o!' Udertou, $ A- Funchess, the Second J'r.ise, :i:.d lhajt there Was a tie for the* llrrd prise, between J.he Kuigbt uf ?disto and the Ku^ght of Itowo'-t Puiur>, y.id uh.tt these was u tit* between the'Ku'ghts ol Orange, Eutaw, Stur and Gaiter, and Lon?j Uranch ful fils fourth I'ti/e. Til E FINAL RESULT was that the following named K night.? had won the prizes as follows : I 1st Prize?The Knight of 1801-^-L 8. Wolfe. 2dJPrixc?Tho JfCoighj, of lildartou ? J. A- Funchess. 3d Prize -Yj.o Kuight.ff Pdi.^.o?J. G. Vase. 4th Pris?TJio Knight of Powc's Punip-r^. Li Dollar. 5tl? Prize?The Knight 9f the Star and.Garter?R. S. Crupt. Gth J'rize (ror time)? T*hc Knight of Orahsse?2. A. ?dVmrds. 7th Prize (extra for single dash)?To t\_ ;'Mfc Knight. A SUOWXR ,OF BAJJN intervened before the last portion of (he programme had been completed, which ulthough causing a stninpedo among the rfe/cncefcits, did not daunt the doughty Kuights in finishing the performances ol the day. The riding was completed ar.d now came the presentation of the prizes to the victors in tho spirited oou test. The Frst prizo was presented by Capt. M. Glover in an appropriate and poutio address ; the scoond was prcson ted by Copt. Jas. F. Idar in most urbano and liberal stylo ; the third by Mr. James S. Hey ward ; the fourth by O. It. Jamison Esq., in a pleasant man lier ; the fifth by Capt. J. A. Hamilton in' au admirable address ;^hc sixth nod seventh by Mr. James H. Fowlcs. Afterwards in response to three hcar.ty oheers from the Knights, Mujfvojirr I. Browning responded to the courtesy so distinctly displayed tp tho jS'uus, by a briof address. THE QttEEN UF MAJT. The honor of receiving the tinsel Crown was bestowed upoa Miss Stokes (near Rowe's Pump) aod the first Maid of Honor was Mis>s Parlor. . 'I Ii us tho knightly pid'orm >jd. All enjoyed itnud the vast ooa coarse of beanty and intclligonco pro juounoed a unanimous yerdic^ of applause. TIIK ROWK'8 I'U.M' UNItiHTS I It would bo unfair to close tWW uccouut without makii^ special mention of tho ku'l'ghta ' who came from Howe's l'ump aud v cinity. Five in nttm ber these gall int k uighue.irricd olifotir prizes, And one of thetu Mr, Lt. S. Wolfe the yotyiigest knight >/ho rode upon the occasion carried off the first liniio.s o f the day. Wellvone! Well fjoue ! Let honor be given to whom it P -w *??? > ?? ?? " ? j? |fd>f,tP4;qN In this connection wo cannot forbear locution of an incident of the occasion. The knight of ?derton who took the second prize, u handsome pitcher, presented the same to the heir apparent of till the personalty A the editor of tHV News, as a token of his personal regard and that ol' the Howe's l'ump Kuights. These' gallant' ' Knights won tho admiration of all present, and have clear|y evinced by their manly bearing ant|skjil that they are 'Tocmco worthyof the stool" of some who are, perhaps, aurpiiscu at fheir prowess aud success Tho Tournamont was a complctu Success and the gallant knights and ehctr courtly ami courteous Herald, have much to be proud of aud to cou gratnlate thcui.-cl ves upon in the success o,f th^s our Second Tournament. TIIK BALL i|i the evening was brilliantly attended desnites the i: II nn iTi'r'nf i'ui'h 'niOlCV of the Weuther. The swift hours wero cliuaod with rtying foot until tho lamp*; that shone upon beautj aud valor vjqre pa#e$J by the gray (jlayru \ JtCulcrjH'ijeC and Impryverilmt. Who can look arouud at our busy aru pretty town and fail to note marks of oncigetic life iu and arouud it. D.ur.ing the post acajou a score of new coiners, all busiucs:;, thorough goiog people, have settled yniong us, auti have pfocce?Ov .it once to their work. In the suburb.-, the shingle factory is UU established success. The tight ol the thousands of cypress blocks will convince all of the firm louiidilion of the enterprise: and the rapidity aud constancy with which these blocks ;.rc cuuverted iuto shingles, shows xhtt Al dl'icli Si, (.Jo. Hierin to go uftrtttf. And speaking of foundations, there is the brick yard of Col. Edwards in operation and turning out a valuable and admirable article. Besides there is a turpentine distille ry in, successful operation. In town, old place.! are being made new, and vacant lots are being purchased and built up. Messrs..!. Felder Meyers uu<l CL \V. Baxter are having two peat ? nd tasty residences erected on Brough ton Street, which when finished will make that locality "look up," cotisidcra bly. Young and active lile k everywhere. ' Civilised cannibalism ? Eating your bread wlthn little Indian in it. Tbc great centre of happiness is soino tl^iiig to (tobe for nnq something to lovu. Who was Uiehard the Third before he was "himself again V The best band to accompany a lady vocalist?A husband. If you aro out in a driving storm, don't attempt t > hold the rains. When is a young larjy "Very like n whale V?Whuu she's pouting. What is lovoly woman's favorite lino iu the diotiouary ? The last word. A thief running av.ay is a scamp, but the policeman s chase alt^- him is a scanipe r. Queen Elizabeth always displayed her woiai temper iu her ciothes. She was dreadfully ruffled then. I1ST OF LETTERS lie mil In ^ ing in the Orangeburg Post OHice for Hie wrcj; cjiding April 23d, lsT^'.. c SlariMi Copes, Klcmuol Corbit. D?Calvin Durnut. 15?D Evcnsue?e'. ??L? A Fairy. fl?Tork Qo'lly, ('al*t Qlover. IJ?Miss ttccen Harbor. J'?II II Jennings, 2. JI?Riohard Morrell, Mrs. Sallis Miller, J^ck McDonald. It?Joseph (tight. 8?Davit) Surgeon, Daniel 8nio ik, J T 8hoen>nksT. T?.V W Tlivmes. W?Anram Wunnamaker, John g Wanna? j-U?aker, Cyrus Wati?s. F. DEM ARS. I'oHt Master. COMMERCIAL. MiiljEiET BEPORTS. OrrxcK ?? THB vHASoaucae News, Mar, 2d Mil. COTTON?Sa les duriuj tke wsek ?iv bales. TT< quete : Ordinary..*..11 *J 1 \ Lew \tiddling.It*,. <^ Middl .;..17i?2* ItoroM Ru b.$1.15 per dmUel Coax......:$1 .o;, Ufr btialiel. I'ow Fbas. 1.00 per bushel. T j rasas. 1 OO per bushel. tsj?acar;.^s*tr?.'j_j l i i ? i u ... J. W, PATRICE # CO. (SLCCIjSSQR Tu> T. Gj V 1 .N"CK. V e?pecl fully call tlic nttcbtion of the Public t?? their NEW ADDITION of, SPRANG OOODS ju.-t received and for sale at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICKS. Um .:?.!..,...,. s in pari of LBN OS, JAPANESE. GRENADINES, OIL COL'l PERCALES POLKA D<>*rs, LAWNS, CROCHET NAINSOOKS. PLAIN AND CHECK CAM Ii Kit' WHITE AND COLORED ORGANDIES. ; SWISS. PIQUE. NOTIONS!, PAUASOT.S, &G. LATEST ST?LlJu? SPUING CLOTHIN.G AND GENTjS FJKNISUJNG ?OOi&.j We have braucht le tJiia Mara*) t|ic CJELERRATKD ?TAU SIJI? T which w* guarauuo to PIT and WEAR beWr dun any oilier kiud. Measures takm and ina; )<? in order. paving for a long time aeon the necessity of introducing a FIRST CLASS HOOT und SHOT, in this Markot, will make tlii.- Departuictit a 8 I^Lt' IA I.TV. where can bo found any kind of Boota and Shoes desired, from the nicest Philadelphia hand made t?i th?? more common grades. Cull and inspect our slock before yon purchuso an 1 see it' wc can please rt u! J. W. PATRICK & CO aprt 20 62 " WE M. SAIN & Ca,'"" AUF. PREPARED To do all kind of haulling AT The SHORTEST Notice AND ON Seasonable termes. ngril 2l> 52 1)0 You Want | NEW GOODS! GO TO SRIOQrMANNS. .. iif you JVANT CHEAP GOODS 00 TO BltlGOMANyS WIIKUK YOU'LL FIND Any and Everything:. nov 2 4 if DU. A. C. MIKES' CRANG EBURG, S. C, DBALEB IM DRUGS, 4Mei>icines, PAINTS, AND OILS, FINE TOILET SOAl 8, 15 H USll'ES A N I) PERFUME Y, PURE w wr.S and LIQUORS for Medicinal DYE-WOOpS and DYE-STUFFS generally. A full lined TOBACCO and 8EOARS. Farmen and Physicians Crom the ?Nmntry will find our Stock of Medicines Complete, Warranted Genuine nn'i of the Best Quality. Lot oi FRESH GARDEN SEEDS. Ian 11 c tf GREAT SALE OF DliY WOODSI EXTKA INDUCEMENTS t THEODORE KOHN & BROTHER Are offering nl a SMALL ADVANCE upon cost, (be LI KG EST and moot SELECT Stock of '' * ? Dress of F.VRKT QUALITY and STjfjdi ever exhibited in Orungeburg. Printed FRENCH PK RCALEI and CA MltlllC?. 1 ;,; " The Lai ?fr Novcltios in 'PIQUE*, MWSLINS,, LAW;*, fflllTJf ^OOp,* ??d XUf*!f Marked dux n to the Ldwosi Prices. * Wo direct ESPECIAL ATTKNT|OX to o*T attractive Stock of LADIES DRESS SUITS, r . ' T ? The most Fashionable Stylos <-f 8ENTS and YO LH'UNCLOTHING. HA IS! II? TS! II ATS I HATS ! Vor over/body and at PRICES to mit nil. PARASOLS of every conceivable Style 1 EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS in Housekeeping Goods. TOILET QUILTS, DED SPREADS, tine .MAKS VILLES QUILTS, TOWELS, DOYLUM, ic. Ac. " ? ' ?'' ' ~? You can rely upon finding the most complete assortment of Ruffling, Corsets, Giema, Hoseiry, Laces. Embrpidorica, Trimmings, Skirts and N ations generally at our Store and aft ren LQW PRICES. " Luthes about to make .Spring und Summer purchas.es arc rcspcctfjly invited to call a*4 examiiio our immcuse assortment. We w ill affbrtl etery opportunity for a careful InapoeA lion of our g<>o h without being importuned to buy. ' ?' ' ? \ "" ' ? i ? ,? c THEODORE KOHN & BROTHER ojd 22 # BOUND THE CORNER IS THE PLACE To Supply your Tuole jvil h every LUX U II V Of t he Sensen in the GROCERY LINK. My Delicacies are too uiuneroua o mention, "but whatever you wnnt in the EATING LINE just cull on W. T. M?LLEB, And von will gel it. Also a large supply of of FINK CUTLERY and other USKrUL' A'R>1 It'LKS". Come and *oo tho .' quallttty ajjd quality of my ? Stock. My pi ices w?i ' ' SL'iT the " ? apl 6 , ' pines. * HAS on hand # a full stock of CHOICE GROCERIES, TORACrO. CIGARS, AND FANCY RRIAR ROOT PfPBS, Wiili a complete stuck of CHOICE LIQUORS from the very x.,i->l dowu t>* a , Commou ';.Miclv. All OF WH1CU IS OFFERED LOW FOR CA3U. .(live tue a call J. WALLACE CANJIOl*, mar 20 jan IS Ligli.tfoet's Old SUb-|. WE ARE $Qlf OPENING OUR Stock of Spring and Summer CrQpsIfy Such as WHITE GOODS, PRINTS, NOTIONS, &C. AIho n full Line of LADIES, MISSES and GENTS SHOES, with HATS, tflM. COLLARS und CUFFS, .' " \v> FINE OLD HAVANA CIGARS. In Ihesa "Hard Times to Live" we have on hand many articles Uiat will oontrrnnts grant? y t at lie "creature edtnTorts." ? ,k* We lot cod to keep always "FULL UP" in the And fell them CHEAP for cuhh. All arc respectfully invited to call and S'JOfK and PRICES. MOSELEY & CROOK, OPPOSITE CITIZENS SAVINGS RANK. mar 2'J feb H 1 REMOVAL? E. EZEKIEL l uPoyjH ;his VR1EM PS that he has MO V KD iuto tho BUILDING ,latejj oee?. prod as the ' V ? POST OFFICE, WJic he inlt uds to open a FilLST GLASS JEWELRY ESTABLISHMENT 2 Aud will pay strict af'.cntien to tho REH AIRING OF WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Will always keep on hand CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, fine COT. LEliY. PLATED WARE, SILVER WARE, and . r "i .. LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS. L.OOK OUT FOR THE OLD SIGN OF THE BIG WATGH? mar 8 tl <*>