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THE AIKEX RECORDER. Kotewnl ii< the nt Aifcca. rt. C\, an KWioiuJ-c’liiKn matter. TUESDAY. AUGUST 1, 1882. r^H A r> miKvn'iKs. The* corn crop of Aiken County is the best that has teen made for ten years. Mr. Edward Henry and family left last week on a pleasure excursion to the North. The Primary election on the loth of’August, which will to-day fortnight. i.Uoi:: Itesisiration in Aiken County. We have deferred making any pub- licution of the progress of registration until wo could publish full fa'*ts a!*d ligurcs. We knew tliat everything was going on all right, and could, therefore, afford to let some of our in ig'diors do a little blowing, while we held ourselves jn reserve for the nuhHeatiou otgln- following eredita- h!e showing for the white i>eo]»le of Aiken County. The following statement may be re garded as oilieial, as it lias been fur nished us by Major Jas. E. Crosland, the Supervisor of Registration for this County:— Total No. Registered Electors . 4,820 Total No. Whites .i,(m takes place Total No. Colored 1,784 The be Mr. M. R. Woodward has commen ced the study of law in the office •»' Messrs. Henderson Brothers. Horrible, horrible peaches are brought to Aiken. But the melons are line and comparatively cheap. White Majority 1,25- Number of applicants for registra tion who were rejected in the entire County, 25; of which 2 were rejected for being under age, and 25 for crimes of which they had been convicted. Of the number of applicants to whom registration certificates were refused, oe/y three appealed to the Board of Supervisors; of which num- , . • t i * ! her one was granted registration, and are having ^ t w„ were refused. Tfi We days, hut Aiken maintains her repu tution for cool and delightful nights. We are indebted to Mr. Matthew | Turner for two beautiful htadsof cab-, bage, sent to our office on Friday I last. Cotton is growing beautifully and | the yield will at least he equal to a ' good average crop, in spite of the bad stands. • — We have never seen finer tomatoes 1 than those raised near Aiken this summer. The cabbages are also re- j markubly fine, with solid heads. E. P. Henderson, ftsq., lias been appointed Judge Advocate of the Second Brigade of the First Division of South Carolina Militia, with the rank of Major. The Rev. Mr. Manly, of the Bap tist church, lias organized a German class of young ladies and gentlemen who meet every Thursday night, at Mr. S. Ottbo • Mr. C. K. HendiM’son offers for sale the saw mill fixtures, oxen, mules and horses lately used by him at his saw mill near Aiken. See advertise ment elsewhere. Maiikikh, on the evening of the 5th of Julv, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mu. T. If. Gkavks, of Abbeville, to Miss Rosa D., daughter of Mr. L. W. Williams, of Aiken. On Thursday night last, several of the young gentlemen of Aiken escor ted a number of young ladies, guests at the Park Avenue Hotel, on a moonlight ride to Montmorcnci Park. Lost, on Thursday last, on the Pine Log Road, between Montmorenci and Pine Log Bridge, a Satciikx., con taining clothing. The finder will lie suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office. We regret to learn that Mr. John Bryant, who lias recently rented Croft’s saw mill, on Sliaws creek, lost Ids little finger on Wednesday last while attempting to move a small piece of lumber near the saw. Mr. J. R. Phillips having been of fered a clerkship in Athens, (la., left Aiken on Sunday last lor the scene of future labors, first taking care to sub scribe for Thu^nconujiu. We wisfi him success. W Wy regret tcklearn t lie 24th inst., Mrs. that on Monday, the 24th inst.*, Mrs. 1. M. Hendrix and Mrs. R. H. Morris were thrown from a wagon by a runaway horse and badly hurt. The accident hap pened about 2 , .i' miles from Aiken, near Beider Dam Church. day A protected meeting, lasting eight tys, was closed on Saturday last at Pine Grove Church, one and a half miles from Bath Paper Mills. The Rev. W. H. Moseley, assisted by the Revs. J. A. Heigler and Allen Frank lin, officiated. Seven members were admitted by baptism, and four re stored. The meeting was well at tended. and exceedingly interesting. We regret to learn that Mr. John Bonner, of Ellcnton, S. C., lost his stables and barn, with contents, in cluding a large quantity of oats, a buggy, several sets of harness, «fec., byline last Monday morning, tlie24lb inst., about ;* o’clock . Mr. 15’s. loss is estimated at .*1,000, on which there was insurance of !)-2()0. The cause of the fire is unknown. We had the pleasure of a drive with Mr. Henry Hahn out to his farm about two miles from Aiken, and we are glad to report that the ex-Mayor of Aiken bids fair to be successful at farming as lie has been in merchan dising. He lias a splendid crop of cotton, corn mid potatoes and has an extensive young orchard pushing for ward. The most interesting and novel thing that we saw was a large fiuld of first year land planted in cot ton. Not a stump was to he seen and the land was in beautiful order, with a crop growing that will make about 250 pounds of lint cotton per acre. This can’t he beat for lirst years new ground. It cost considerable to I iut the land in such order at tlie«tart, mt it undoubtedly pays in the end. County Exeeulivc Committee. The members of the Democratic County Executive Committee are re- qnested to meet in the Aiken Town Hall, at fl a. in., on Thursday next, the third day of August. Business of importance will come before the com mittee. G. W. CnoKT, Chairman. C. E. Sawvkh, Secretary. Important Notice to Camliilatcs. By Rule 21, regulating the Primary Elections, each candidate, before he can he voted for. must pledge himself in writing, addressed to the County Executive Committee, or by publish ing a curd, that he will abide by and support the nominations of the Dem ocratic party, and that he will not ac cept either a nomination orotfiee from any other source than the regularly constituted Democratic organization. Candidates must not neglect this rule. No vote will bo counted unless they make this pledge before tin* elec tion. G. W. Citopr, County Chairman. 1’. E. Sawykk, Secretary. Hase \tull at Urunitevillc. On Saturday afternoon a game of base hall was played at Graniteville between the Southern Boys, of that town and a delegation from Aiken. The game was closed on the sixth in ning, the score standing 57 for the Southern Boys and 4 for Aiken. The following is a list of the play ers : Graniteville nine, J. H. Hair, J. H. Hard, B. J. Baker, J. Senn, F. W. Senn, James Wiseman, A. C. Ar nold, B. Gaston and W. W. Jackson. Aiken nine, James Oakley, S. J. Wingard, A. 8. Townsend, Harry Bardeen, Ed. Oakley, H. Stevenson, J. R. Phillips, F. it, Oakley and Q: Jeffeoat. Mr. James Wiseman acted as cap tain of the Graniteville nine, and Mr. J. R. Phillips of the Aiken nine. Mr. ’William Colville, of Graniteville, of ficiatcd as umpire. A large crowd was At attendance. The play of Graniteville was very fine, but the Aiken boys were out of practice. , peals from the Board of Supervisors to the Circuit Court. The whites have registered to their full strength nearly; colored have registered only about 00 per cent, of their strength. Great indifference was manifested by the colored people in some sections. Wherever I met United States Su pervisors, I found them polite and very pleasant, showing no dimposition to interfere with or impede registra tion, and expressed satisfaction at the fairness shown in conducting the reg istration.” The white people have done their duty, and Aiken may he regarded as an unhealthy climate for Radicals of any sort, whether they call themselves Green hackers, Independents, or simon pure Republicans. Our Candidates. Editor of the Aiken Ilex-order: With your permission I propose to indite lor your paper, as the spirit may move me, such thoughts as may occur to my mind on the various sub jects that may command public no tice and discussion. For the present, I ask space for a few thoughts suggested directly and indirectly by the announcements, made in' the public journals, of the candidates whoare asking the various offices at the hands of the people of Aiken County. It is not my purpose, let me promise, to discuss the merits or demerits—the fitness or unfitness—of the several candidates, nor to champion the cause of any of them, nor even to indicate my preferences, though it would be perfectly proper to do so within the hounds of a fair and decorous discus sion. They have put themselves be fore the people for scrutiny, discussion and criticism—whether adverse or fa vorable. They have challenged public investigation into their moral and in tellectual fitness for the offices they aspire to; it would be altogether the properest thing to take them at their word, and give them and their claims an airing before the world—at least before those whose suffrages they seek. No candidate yau object to a fair, impartial, truthful and courteous examination of all the claims he may put forward for the office lie wants; for to do so would be an emphatic confession of unfitness. But I will not enter this inviting field of discussion, though there is abundant—very abundant—material po work upon. In what I shall have to write 1 will carefully try to avoid II aWd allu- st^is; amr^TF possible, every word that, fairly construed, can wound the self-esteem of the candidates, and the good opinions they may have of their claims and qualifications. I have un dertaken a delicate and difficult task; but I hope that 1 shall he able to go through with it without offence to any one, and to tl»e satisfaction of all. If, however, I shall he so unfortunate as to offend, I shall cheerfully make all the amends in my power. So much by way of preliminary. PiTm.irs. The Cost Feeding the Paupers. Editor of The Aiken Recorder: It seems, from certain reports that are circulated through the County, that some dissatisfaction exists as to the cost of feeding the paupers, and I deem it necessary to make a report through your paper for the benefit of the public, and especially those so in terested as to speak unknowingly. For the past ten months there has been an average of 22 paupers fed in the poor-house at a cost of $1.01 per head per month, as the books will show. Tilts is a very small amount to feed them on,taking into considera tion the high prices of provisions which have prevailed during this time. If they can be hoarded at the Highland Park Hotel cheaper than this (as is suggested by some) I ad vise the County Commissioners to transfer them there at once, and save the County some money. I will also give for the information of some, that the quality of flour used at the poor-house in the past was a medium grade, except in one or two instances, where it could not be ob tained, and then a finer quality was substituted at a reduced price. As in structed by tin* County Commission ers, I have purchased goods where they could he bought cheapest. In submitting the above report, I will add that if any one can run the poor-house for less than I have, I am ready to resign at any time in their favor. T. P. R.vbokx, Steward Aiken Co. Poor-house. hi Pleasant tialliering of Neighbors I lie Farm of Mr. Henry Busch. We had the pleasure of attending a delightfully pleasant gathering of neighbors and friends at the farm of Mr. Henry Busch, on Thursday last. The committee of arrangements were Messrs. Mathew Turner, 15. 1). Wise and Monroe Coward. A large num ber of ladies were present, and quite •» number of gentlemen from the sur rounding country, as well as from the town. The Aiken String Band dis coursed excellent dance music, and although the weather was warm, a very considerable number engaged in this exhilarating pastime. Between 1 and 2 o’clock an abun dant and excellent dinner of barbe cued meats, with the necessary trim mings, was spread under the shade of a convenient grove. There was room for all and a plenty for all, and every one pronounced it an admirably man aged and well prepared dinner. Messrs. Turner, Coward and Wise de serve great credit for the completeness of all their arrangements, and we are indebted to them for a very pleasant day spent in the company of old friends and pleasant acquaintances. It was entirely a social affair, there fore no speeches were made, hut the candidates were on hand and not idle. Cutting AflVay. On Friday night last, Charlie Oates, a colored man employed hy Mr. A. D. Curry at his turpentine farm, was se riously stabbed in several places with a pocket knife in the hands of one Perkins, another negro in the employ of Mr. Curry. Oates is the same hon est fellow who we reported not long since as having found and restored $40 in bills, which Mr. Curry had ac cidentally dropped. Dr. J. N. Wood- Ward, of Montmorenci, his attending physician, reports that he is in a very ritical condition. County Convention. Pursuant to the call of the County Chairman a Convention of the ! people of Aiken County assembled on the twenty-fifth of July for the purjsise of electing delegates to the State Convention and also to decide the question as to whether the Treasurer and Auditor should be voted for at the Primary election or not. At precisely 11 o’clock the Conven tion was called to order by Col. C. E. ; Sawyer, secretary of the previous i Convention. Upon motion, Dr. II. R. Cook, of Beech Island, was called upon to pre- j side in the absence of the Hon. G. \V. | Croft, our County Chairman, and | Col. C. E. Sawyer elected as seere- | taiy. Both ot these gentlemen in ' brief words thanked the Convention lor their confidence in them, and the Convention then proceeded to its regular business. Sheriff Holley, upon a question of privilege, begged to say a lew words in regard to ilie unavoidable absence of the Hon. G. W. Croft, the regular President of the Convention. He said that Mr. Croft hail requested him to say to the Con vention when assembled, that his absence was solely occasioned by his desire to regain his accustomed health by a trip to the mountains, and that it was not on account of pleasure he was absent from his post to day. Sheriff Holley then in a few graceful ami well-timed remarks, paid a handsome tribute to Capt. Croft’s fidelity to, and service in the Demo cratic party, which was received by the Convention with rounds of ap plause. Prof. O’Brien then offered the fol lowing resolution: Renoticd, That this Convention ex tend to Capt. G. \V. Croft their heart felt wishes for ids speedy recovery to his wonted health upon the trip to the mountains now undertaken by him. Carried unanimously. The Convention next proceeded to elect five additional delegates to the State Convention; 13 candidates were nominated. UULKUATES TO STATU COXVEXTIOX. Henry Gctzen, W. N. Marchaut, Dr. if. ii. Cook, Dr. li. F. Wyman, D. S. Henderson. Sheriff M. T. Holley having recei ved a tie vote with Mr. Henderson, for the fifth place on the ticket, mag nanimously withdrew in favor of his absent opponent. Mr. O. C. Jordan moved that tins Convention now elect five additional delegates to the Congressional Con.- vention, as he doubted not but that the Congressional Executive Commit tee would soon issue a call for the or iginal delegation of five to he doubled. Other Counties hud adopted tins course, and it might save tne people of Aiken from having anotner Con vention. Prof. O’Brien in a speech endorsed heartily the resolution offered by Mr. Jordan. Mr. \V. N.Marchaut opposed it, say ing this Convention halt been called for specific purposes as plainly indica ted in the call lor it, by the County Chairman, and tliat as this was new business, this Convention could not entertain the resolution of Mr. Jordan without going against the Constitu tion ot the Democratic party. A motion was now made to suspend the rules, and go at once into an elec tion for the five delegates to the Con gressional Convention. Considerable discussion now took place, partiepated in by Messrs. Marchaut, O.Drien, Sawyer, W. Q. Davis, 15. b . Holman and others. Finuly a resolution was offered by Mr. Jas. Aldrich (and ac cepted as a substitute by Mr. Cobb, who had made original motion to sus pend the rules), to this effect: That this Convention amend Art. VIII of the Constitution by inserting after tile word “called” on the 6tn line these words, “and such other matters as may be brought before it:” This resolution was carried and immediate ly the Convention proceeded to elect delegates to the U •ngressional Con vention by acclamation. DKI.EOATES ELECTED. F. M. Green, J. W. Lowman, C. A. Senn, K. S. Hammond, G. F. Raworth. Mr. J. F. Murray moved that all Trial Justices be voted for at the Pri mary by eaeli section of the County, over which they presided, for recom mendation to the Governor. Carried. Dr.0.15. Sally moved that the Audit or and Tresurer be selected for recom mendation to the Governor by a vote in the Primaries as other County officers are. Carried. Prof. O’Brien moved that the dele gates elect to the State Convention choose'their own alternates. Carried. Mr. Mareliant offered the following preamble and resolution. Whkkkas, the Democratic State Convention will be called on to discuss tliequestion of basisof representation in the State Convention, and whereas, this subject is one of vital interest to the Democratic party, therefore be it Rcxolred, That this convention ap proves tyie plan of taking the Demo cratic vote of the last preceding gen eral election as the basis of represen tation in the State Convention. Car ried. Mr. O. C. Jordan, in an eloquent speech spoke of the recent ejectment of Mr. Tillman from his rightful seat in Congress, and moved that this Con vention endorse most heartily his re nomination for the next t<*rm. Car ried unanimously amid thunderous applause. Dr .11. R. Cook having been thanked by tlie Convention for the able man ner in which he hail presided, the Cenvention adjourned nine die. [Adrertixemejd.] To (lie Voters of Aiken County. To my friends throughout Aiken County I desire to say, that though a candidate for the office of School Commissioner, my duties as an editor render it impossible for me to make a close personal canvass through the County. My work of years in be half of common school education is before the people, and by that I am willing to be judged. My candidacy has been brought about and actively urged by the bone and sinew, the* country people of Aiken County. To them I leave the issue. If elected, I shall devote all the energy of my nature to the wel fare of the common school cause, which has been and is now so very near my heart, and endeavor ro evolve a better organization of the schools of the County, and a more intimate connection between the trustees ami teachers ami the School Commissioner. In conclusion I will say that I shall make it my business to be present at all meetings of which I have timely notice. Further than this I shall have to leave my interests in the bauds of those zealous country friends I who have manifested in so energetic a manner their kind appreciation of my past labors. Very respect fuHy, C. E. R. Drayton. [A d cert ire me nt.] At Home, ) Tabernacle Township, : Aiken County, S. C., July 2s, 1882.) | Editor of The Aiken Recorder-. In consequence of the concluding portion of the card of Dr. J. W. law man, dated July 15th, published in both Aiken papers, a sense of justice compels me to make it known that Mr. Guigniard was not consulted as to the document with signers alluded to by Dr. Lowman. It was lirst drawn up by Mr. C. J. Stroman, of Orangeburg", a near neighbor of both Mr. Guigniard and Dr. Lowman, and sent out for signers by him. It after wards fell into the hands of other citizens, and I bad it published myself. Hail the conflict been between Low- man and O’Brien and Guigniard, without the aid of others, I would have taken no part in it; but as Low- man and O’Brien, in their letter of June 25th, published certificates sign ed by a half-dozen or more* citizens, coupled with which were expressions of opinions from the signers of those certificates, exonerating in their ten dency both Dr. J. ’NV. Lowman ami Mr. O’Brien, and convicting, in their tendency, Mr. J. (J. Guigniard, an extract from one of which 1 here ap pend for illustration: “We sincerely regret tliat Mr. John G. Guigniard should have opened this unnecessary controversy, as Dr. Lowman and Prof. O’Brien are gentlemen of such high standing as to preclude the idea that they would wilfully misrepresent facts; signed by J. Arthur Fanning, A. T. Hutto, J. W. Boylston, A.S. Sawyer, Joseph Cooper,” I feel that some action should lie taken by the community. Now, a word only as to Dr. Low- man’s criticisms on the said docu ment. It is true that citizens from Lexington signed, and that three ami only three Lexington men, now em ployed in Aiken County, signed also. Rut only a line divides Rocky Grove from Orangeburg County. ’Tis true tliat Dr. N. W. Sally, late president of the club (Rocky Grove), now living fifteen miles oft, cheerfully signed. ’Tis true that another citizen of Or angeburg, who lives thirty miles off', while on a visit to Orangeburg desired to and was allowed to sign it. Three signers may be under voting age; but no others/ Nearly all these signers, measured by honesty, integrity and intelligence as a standard, are good men, Dr. Lowman to the contrary notwithstanding. J. Martin Sally. [A dvertixement.] Col. Sawyer Endorsed. The McTier Democratic Club at a regular meeting, unanimously adop ted the following resolution: RcAoh ed, That we endorse the course of Colonel Claude K. Sawyer in the House of Representatives, and note with pleasure the honorable stand which he has attained. We cordially recommend him to the people of Aiken County as the only candidate for the House from McTier Township. W. E. Sawyer President. Preston Jones, See,y. First Open Cotton. Rev. W. H. Moseley brought to our office yesterday a full blown boll of cotton from his farm on the Levels. This is the first of the staple for the crop of 1882 that we have seen. Announcements. Announcements of candidates must be accompanied by the cash, ($5.00.) Articles written in the interest of any candidate, or club resolutions endors ing any candidate, will be charged for at regular rates. For County Treasurer. For County Auditor. The many friends of David H. Wise, announce him as a candidate for tlie office of County Auditor, sub ject to the action of the Democratic Primaries. For Congress. We are authorized to present the name of the Hon. I). Tillman to the voters of the Second Congression al District as a candidate for re-elec tion to the National House of Repre sentatives. His faithful services and well known abilities commend him to the enthusiastic endorsement of the people. For the legislature. March (>, 1882. Mr. Editor:—Please publish in your paper, and keep it there, that James A. Moseley is a candidate for tlie Legislature. I know he is a strong anti-stock law Democrat, but lie is nominated by myself and other strong Stock law Democrats who believe him to be a true man and one who would never desert the Democratic party under any circumstances. Stock Law Democrat, From Shaw’s Fork. [Advertisement. ] A CAKD. After some hesitation, at the earn est solicitation of my friends I have consented to become a candidate for re-election f r County Commissioner. In consequence of pressure of busi ness and ttie shortness of the time before the Primary election, I will not be able to canvass the County; and were I situated otherwise, I *do not deem it necessary, as my record as a public officer is already known to the people of Aiken County. Eldridcie Gunter. Maplewood, 8. C., July 28, 1882. The Hon. George W. Croft, hav lug co nsented to allow his name to be broi ight forward as a candidate for the ^Hhuse of Representatives, it is our pleasure to put his name before the people. Comment is unnecessary. He is known all oveV the county. His fidelity and patriotism are recognized by all. His energy and ability has led the Democracy of Aiken County in every campaign since 187G, and again this year he is our leader once j more. In'the past under his guid-| auce, peace, prosperity and happiness • has been our lot, and we fully irust him for the future. A fine speaker, a ripe-soholnr, a tireleless worker, and an ardent patriot, he should be sent to represent us in the councils of the State." We submit his name to all good and true men. Aiken County. The working voters on Horse Creek respectfully nominate Mr. Wm. F. Glaze, of Langley, as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Aiken County. Workingmen. Many of his friends and fellow-citi zens, having the welfare of Aiken County at heart, have induced Cor.. Thomas J. Davies, of iieecli Island, to allow his name to bo used as a candidate for the House of Represen tatives at the ensuing Primary elec tion. Col. Davies is no untried man. He was elected a member of the Leg islature in 1878, served with great dis tinction, and is one of tin* lew men who dues not seek office. His sterling worth and integrity, his broad and expansive views, combined with his shining abilities, constitute him pre eminently a man to legislate for his “Countrymen.” The many friends of Cai*t. D. H. Sally respectfully submit ids name to th# people at the Primary election, as a nominee for the House of Repre sentatives. His past record as an un compromising Democrat and patriotic citizen should commend him to the voters of Aiken Ctivnty. • For County Commissioner. At the earnest solicitation of nu merous friends in Gregg Township, I have decided to enter the field as a candidate for County Commissioner, and will he thankful for the support of all who think lam qualified for the place. Respectfully, John F. Murray. Please announce the name of Mr. Mark Maddox as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, sub ject to the action of the Primaries. Mr. Macldox is a good citizen and was a brave Confederate soldier. He lost a leg at the battle of Gettsysburg, and this should not be forgotten by the voters of Aiken County. Many Friends. The voters of Giddy Swamp, Mc Tier, Rocky Spring and Chinquapin Townships present the name of that trtlb and tried Democrat, Mr. Wm. Foley, as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Primary election. For Sale. A S I AM THROUGH SAWING • my timber, I will sell cheap, at private sale, to be delivered on tlie loth of August, lull the fixtures be longing to a SAW MILL, consisting of log carts, lumber wagons, 7 head of oxen, mules, horses, lumber car and Saw Mill fixtures genei’ally. C. K. HENDERSON, Aiken, S. C. We beg leave to present the name of that sterling old Democrat, Wil liam Stevens, of Chinquapin Town ship, to the voters of Aiken county, for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. The faithful manner in whiclt he has discharged the duties of the office for four years is a guar antee of his fitness for this responsible position. Many Friends. ZEE. Z-3I^.'Ea:3sr iSzOO- Fi^aln Street, Aiken, S. C O UR Stork of DRYGOODS, consisting of LADIES’ DRESS GOODS. MEN’S and BOYS’ READY MADE CLOTHING, are of the finest ever brought to Aik> % n. Fresh arrivals of Shoes, Huts, Staple and Fancy Goods, which are warranted to give sati-faetion, and are sold at prices us low as any in this market. Cotton bought at the highest market price. Please announce the name of the Rev. A. W. Moseley as a candidate Jounty Commissioner. Air. Mose- well known as an upright chi me who is well qualified to large the duties of this important office. Let us elect him to the office. Many Voters. The friends of Joseph E. Murray, in Rocky Grove Township, announce him as ti candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to-the ac tion of the Democratic Primaries. Johxtown. Robert E. Bouyer, of Aiken, will be a candidate at the Primary Election for County Commissioner. Ho may be relied upon as the right man far the office. A mechanic by avocation, economic, practical and trustworthy, no one will he more zealous in the discharge of a public duty. He is courteous in his bearing, fair in all transactions, ami, if elected, will serve the whole people with fidelity and exact justice. Advocate. The many friends of Mu. Furman Woodward, of Montmorenci, beg leaVe respeetfulh^to nominate him as a candidate for Abe office of County Commissioner, subject to the result ( of the Primary election. Mr. Wood ward is a staunch am. earnest Demo crat, and is in every way qualified to fill this important position. Please announce the name of Air. Eldridoe Gunter as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic Primaries. Air. Cuntcr has served the people of Aiken County as County Commissioner for the past two years, in such a faithful manner, that we feel assured Ids re- election will give satisfaction to all classes of our people. AIaxy Friends. The many friends of Air. J. Cal Courtney announce him as a suitable candidate tor County Commissioner. Air. Courtney is an uncompromising Democrat, an excelent man, and it elected Mill discharge the duties of the office with ability, and with an eve to the welfare of the County. For School Commissioner. Feeling that a man of well known public spirit, of much talent and well informed as to the wants of our County and people, should he sent to represent them in tlie Legislature, the Shaw Democratic club present the name of the Hon. John Al. Bell, subject to tlie action of tlie Demo cratic Primaries. Wy beg leave to present the name of a good scholar and worthy citizen, AIr. A. W. Sanders, for the office of School Commissioner. Air. San ders will devote the whole of his time to the office, and is deserving of the support of his fellow-citizens in every way. Voters ok AIontmorenci. The Vaucluse Democratic Club re- ! spectfully announce Du. W. S. Sims, I of Gregg*Township, as a candidate for i tlie Legislature, and solicit the hearty support of the party; subject to rati fication by the Primary election. | ' j. The many friends of Col. Claude [ E. Sawyer, respectfully submit his : name to the people at the Primary I election, as a nominee for tlie House of Representatiw.s. C nlideiitof tlie rectitude of the principles, which has i governed his conduct while serving i the people, we are convinced that if ! re-elected he will maintain the true interest of Aiken County, with the manly and indenendent* spirit that has always guided him. An active, energetic worker, he has gained a t »re.stige during the four years he has )een honored by the people, in the body to which lie now belongs, which better fits him to l.M»k after our inter ests. A representative worthy of the people, he should be retained. The friends of O. C. Jordan, Esq., announce him a candidate for the Legislature in the Primary election. Mr. Jordan has been an earnest worker in contributing towards the establishment of honest Democratic government, and deserves well of our citizens. He is pledged to stand by the nominations of the Democracy, and to give his untiring support,to the Democratic ticket put forward in Au gust. 1 SEWING MACHINE! jHEtLJDiEyXFAVORITP Became it is the Lightest Running, the most quiet, makes the prettiest stitch, and has more conveniences than any other Machine. It is warranted five years, and is the easiest to sell, and gives the best sat isfaction of any machine on the market. Intending purchasers are solicted to exam ine it before buying. Responsible dealers wanted in all unoccupied territory. THOMAS & KEY, Agents, BIG Jackson Street, ------ Augusta, tW" J- D. «fc T. F. Smith, Wholesale and Retal Dealers, 59 Broad Atlanta, Ga. ' South Carolina Railway. Commencing Sunday, June 4,1882, the following schedule will lie run on this road, by Charleston time, which is about 10 minutes faster than Au gusta time: PASSENGER TRAIN—WESTWARD, licavc Charleston. .8:35 a ru 4:00p m Arrive Aiken 1:09 pm 8:17 p m Arrive Augusta... .2:00 p m 9:00 p m PASSENGER TRAIN—EASTWARD. Leave Augusta 7:00 a m 4:20 p m Arrive Aiken 7:55 a m 6:11 p m Arrive Charleston^:57 p m 9:29 p m In addition to Regular Passenger Trains a coach will be attached to train leaving and arriving at Local Depot as follows: EAST—DAILY EXCEPT SUXDAY. Leave Augusta. 6:00 p m Arrive Aiken 7:16 pm Arrive Branchvillc. 1:55 a m WEST—DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Branchvillc 2:00 a m Leave Aiken 6:49 a m Arrive Augusta 8:18 a m On Sundays only the morning train will leave Charleston at 9:06 A. M., arrive at Augusta at 2:35 P. M.; leave Augiudn at 8:00 a. m., arrive Charles ton 1:32 p. M. On Saturdays and Sundays Round Trip Tickets are sold to any station on the road at one fare, good until Mon day noon to return. Regular Excur sion Tickets to and from all station* arc sold at 6 cents per mile, good ft»r ten days. On Wednesdays and Saturday* con nection is made at Charleston with steamers for New York. JOHN B. PECK, « General Manager. D. C. Allen, . „ Gen. Pass. A T. ag’t, Charleston 8. C- Port Royal & Augusta R. R. Time ten minutes slower than Au gusta time. In effect July 1st. GOING SOUTH. p. m. Lv. Augusta 12.95 Arrive Yemassee. .6.16 “ Beaufort.. .8.40 “ Port Royal.9.00 a. m. Lv. Port Royal 6.00 Lv. Beaufort 6.20 Arrive Yemassee. .3.00 p. m. Arrive Augusta.. .2.40 NO. 7, SOUTH. I . m. .40 Lv. p. m. p. m. 7.00 8.30 a. in. 2.40 9.40 5.05 11.40 5.30 11.56 PH. p. ITL p. m. 4.00 3.80 4.20 8.60 6.00 a. m. p. m. 2.4fi 11JW NO. 8, NORTH. a. m. Ar. 11.55 * Lv. 8.16 Lv. 6.45 Lv. 6.80 © s ^ I « * fSrrx-ra SSVic Z£t H K i— saEsas 2 hM 8.05 . Ar. Beaufort 8.20 Ar. Port Roya Train No. 7 leaves Augusta on Sat urdays and Sundays, ana No. 8 leaves Port Royal on Sundays and Mondays only. Hound trip tickets, Augusta to Beaufort, good to August 31, $6.40. Between all stations, good for ten days, 3‘.< cents and 8 cents per mile ok]} way, first and second classes. On Saturdays and Sundays, good to return until Mondays, from Augusta and stations to and including Mar tin’s, to Beaufort and return, $8. Be tween all stations one fore round trip. m J. 8. Davant, w General Passenger Agent. J. N. Bass, Superintendent. Charlotte, C. & Augusta R. R. The following schedule is in ellbct from June 4, 1882: NORTHWARD—DAILY. Lv. Augusta 7.50 a. m. 6.00 p. m. Ar. Columbia.. .11.45 p. m. 10.30 p. m. Lv. Columbia—11.52 p. m. 6.15 p. m. Ar. Charlotte .4.80 p. in. 6.50 a. m. SOUTHWARD—DAILY. Lv. Charlotte 1.35 a. tn 5i8Qpi a: c I—! W Ar. Columbia.... .6.00 p. m. 4.50 a. m. Lv. Columbia 6.07 p. m. 6.15 a. m. Ar. Augusta 10.15 p. m. 10.22 a. m. CONNECTIONS. With all lines to and from Savan nah, Florida and the South and At lanta, Macon and the Southwest. With South Carolina Railroad to and from Charleston. 00 ^ The Largest and Most Complete Kstablb-Ii- mciit South! :o: ESTABLISHED 1842. GEO. S. HACKER k SOX. Geo. S. Hdcker, 8c Son, —MANUFACTURERS OF— DOORS, SASH, BLINDS Mouldings —AND— BUILDING MATERIAL. With the W. C. & A. Railroad for Wilmington and all points on the Atlantic Coast Line. A. Pope, Gen. Pass. Agent; G. R. Talcott, Superintendent. ROBT. D. WHITE, MABBLE .and IN, S, C. E To the Planters of Aiken County! E SEE THE G The many friends of the Rev. S. B. Sawyer most respectfully ask to have his name annomn-ed as’a candidate for the office of Sehool Commissioner of Aiken County,, at the next Pri mary election, and oblige his Many Friends. We have the honor to propose to our fellow-citizens the name of Mr. Chas. E. R. Drayton, a member of the present Board of Education, as a suitable candidate for the office of School Commissioner. There is no person*in the County who has taken a deeper interest in education, and no one whose abilities for the office ex ceed his. Past experience has proved to us that the School Commissioner should reside near his office. Many Teachers. We are authorized by the friends of Mr. L. W. Williams to offer his name to the voters of Aiken County for School Commissioner, at the ensu ing Primary election. He is a man of strong mind and thorough education. He has been a sehool teacher for six teen years, and we take pleasure in saying that he is fully qualified to discharge the duties of the office. Many Friends. For Probate Judge. Theimany friends of Capt. W. W. Williams take pleasure in present ing his name as a candidate for re- election to the office of Probate Judge subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primaries. His unflinching devotion to the canse of Democracy, backed by the faithful discharge of his official duties, are such rccom- 'ions as entitle him to a most consideration at the hands of the Voters of Aiken County. THE COMBINED EERTILIZER, DISTRIBUTOR AND COTTON SEED PLANTER This machine opens the furrow, puts down the fertilizer directly under the opener in large or small quantities, covers and smoothes off the bed above it; then the cotton seed is delivered above the fertilizer in large or small quanti ties (as derired), and covered; and as the Machine passes along, the ground on each side of the row is thoroughly pulverized. The ease with which it is operated, the certainty with which it puts out the seed direct from the gin. without any skips, and all kinds of fertilizers, such as guano, cotton seed meal, cotton seed with acid phosphate, in any desired quantity (which the numerous letters below prove conclusively,) makes it such a machine that no farmer can afford to do without it. It is light draft and easy work for one horse to haul it, and the driver, from his seat, can see at a glance that both duplicate parts can be furnished immediately. This Machine is now on exhibition at my store, and I would be pleased to have every planter in Aiken County examine it. It is, indeed, a labor-saving machine. Don’t fail to read what the following well known gentlemen have to say about it. Respectfully, C. K. HENDEBS0N, Agent, Aiken, 8. C. GRANITE ELANS FURNISHED. —ALSO— "OOOOGOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO* o o o .IRON RAILINGS! o o. o *0000000000000000000000000, 107 Meeting 8t., cor. Horlbeck’s Alley CHARLESTON8. C. J. A, Wrigfct, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, North Side Park A venue, A iken%, SU C. . * 'Hie best of material used, anti any style of boot or shoe made to. oraest. o. C. JORDAN, Attorney at Law, AIKEN, - - 8. C. * John town Academy. Boynton O’Brien, B. A., Principal. Miss Nora E. McLeroy, Instruct ress In Music and Drawing. W E, the Board of Trustees, take pleasure in announcing that Johntown Academy continues to prosper as a First-class English and Classical Male and Female School, with Prof. Boynton O’Brien, that high-toned gentleman, brilliant schol ar and accomplished teacher, as Prin cipal. We cheerfully commend both teacher and school to the public pa tronage. For further uarticulare ad dress the Principal at W11 listen, 8. C. J. W. Lowman, President, W. D. Fanning, D. H. Sally, \ T. Hutto, J. W. Boylston, H. R. Tyler, Jno. N. Phillips, Levi Gunter, Howell a. Sally, Secretary. Attention Gin-Owner*. I HAVE lately improved my Fire- Proof Condenser so that it will bat or not bat without any disagreea ble draft of air in gin house. It is safer than ever against Are. It re dusts the cotton and puts it in the n possible to selL Jt< not clog, and Is a clog, cleaner. Write at and cuts. Address, J. L. White