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Hig at a stand on the south side of the Park Avenue Hotel. Nearly three hundred buck negroes and about fifty women were present. County chair man Mink Holland, of the colored persuasion and a noted t hief and bribe taker under tho Bcott and Moses re gime, did tho honors of tho occasion. I)r. J. F. Ensor, who is said to have been drunk, was tho first speaker; then came a copper-colored negro by the name of Mclvnlgnt, who is a po litical parson of the Methodist per suasion; after him came 15 ray ton, tho hold infernal revenue collector. After Brayton had been speaking about a quarter of an hour the Red Shirts commenced to break away from the JIampton stand in order to attend the Greenback-Radical meeting. By the time the last Democratic speaker had finished, tho attendance had dwindled away considerably. The speaking at (lie Hampton stand having ended, ac companied by Mr. Gonzales, the ac complished and brilliant staff corre spondent of the JYc;ex and Courier, we wended our way to the Radical meeting; arriving there we found the Greenback-Radicals encircled in a cordon of lurid red and the boys yell ing and cheering and enjoying them selves hugely. J. Quitman Davis, mayor of the town, was speaking in order to make the request that the boys would not cheer so much, but keep more quiet, and Brayton avhs standing by him looking exactly like a fellow who had been caught robbing a hen roost, Mr. O. C. Jordan fol lowed in the same strain, and con cluded by saying ho had the honor of introducing the honorable E. M. Brayton ! But as soon as Brayton at tempted to speak the uproar recom menced. The Red Shirts Avore dis gusted that a joint discussion had been refused by Brayton, and shouted out chat they were Avilling to listen to _ a black nigger, but not to a Avhite one. "'-‘'GoUilty chairman Croft then rode near the stand and said, “Men, as Ave hav’e contt' here, let us act as avc know is best; let Mr. Baayton speak.” Brayton continued his remaks, and after some minutes, the boys getting rather lively again, Sheriff M. T. Uoiiey mounted the stand and said to the Red Shirts that it was ids first rtep on a Radical platform, but he tool: if to tell them that it aa'hs his dutj to nroserve order and keep the peace. It aa ouM do them harm and not good to have a disturbance. He entreated Ihem to make no noise. It avus his duty to nrcseiwe order, and so help him God, lie avouM preserve it. Brayton resumed his remarks and continued for some time longer, until an interruption occurred, caused by tho arrest of an obstreperous man avuo had apparently been imbibing too freely. Soon after this he concluded Avith the folloAving remarks: “1 don’t see that anything more can be gained importance of the Congressional elec tion ; be sure and vote for, “Old Uncle George.” Aiken County must sit down on tho infernal Revenue collec tor, Brayton, who has his washing done in Columbia, so heavily that even this Insolent carpet-bagger Avill begin to realize that tho days of fat plckens and stealings In South Caro lina are things of tho past. Tho Cavalier and the Poritan. Tho publication of tho ncAv serial story, ‘‘'The Cavalier and the Puri tan, or Love and Loyalty,' 1 ' by “Rose Ashleigh,” of South Carolina, Avill begin in 1'he Weekly News on Wed nesday NoA’ember 8, and in The Sun day Ncivs ou the following Sunday. This story Avas Avritten expressly for The Weekly New* by the .accom plished autiior, Avho, as a South Caro linian, expects from the people of her own State at least as cordial a recep tion as has been green her in the North, where her writings are Avell knoAvn. The Cavalier and the Puritan is a Aaried and a strong story. It can stand on its merits and command a host of readers irrespective of its origin. One of our objects in pub lishing this story, as in publishing thee harming romances of John With erspoon Ervin, Hilton H. Broome, Mrs. Clara Dargan McKean, Sidney Le Breton, Miss Jcanie Drake and others, is to encourage natiA-e talent and to sIioav that, in the matter of literature at all events, a prophet is not Avithout honor in his oavu country, Avhen that country is South Carolina. —geuyUTTai Courier. —Lexington out-did herself, at the grand Democratic rally on the 24th. It is said to have been one of the most enthusiastic meetings of the campaign. —The grand Democratic rally at Edgefield, on the 28d, was a grand success. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Carpets, Oil Clothsj WindoAV Shades, Groceries, Trunks, Valises, &c. Try us and seei if avc Avill not pour you out blessings in the Avay of Cheap Dry Goods and Groceries, such as your purses will be able to bear, 1 J. P. WEATHEKSBEE, For J. G. STEEDMAN. No. 602 Broad Street, (1st Door aboA'e R. DEALER IX- Robt. H. May & Co. POOTS^ SHOES X~*jj| :o:—J A COMPLETE ASSOi o' -DEALERS IX- CARRIAGES, BUGGIES IE 3 IE3I JEl! T O ILsT SI PLANTATION WAGONS! “tJ’TIE largest and most complete assortment of one and two-horse vehicles B eA'er shoAvn in this section. All first class Avork Avill be offered for the next sixty days at prices Avay beloAV their A'alue, and lower than can be du plicated. Do not lose this opportunity. An examination of this work will prove to you that It cannot he purchased elsewhere at the prices avc offer. We also haA'e on hand a large stock of saddles, bridles, harness, umbrel las, lap robes, blankets, calf skins, sole and harness leather, rubber and leather belting, trunks, bags, hubs, spokes, rims, axles, trace chains, hames, wagon harness, &c., at brwest cash prices. THE ROAD CTi/i’y—patented—the safest, lightest and most easy riding tAvo-Avheeled A’ehicle ever produced. Of all the road carts made, use and ex perience haA’e demonstrated these to be the best. The adjustable balance is a most valuable feature of our road carts. Buy no other. Price, $50. THE EXCELSIOR P> ECK ROA AD—patented.—The cheapest, most durable ard c'mVor.irnt vehicle ever offered to the public. Price, $50. N. B.—We Avarrant all the vehicles avc sell. Remember our prices are the lowest. ROBT. H. MAY & CO., Baroad street, opposite Georgia Railroad Bank, Augusta, Ga. / V 8? BOOTS ^A-ZtsTD ALWAYS ON HA| First cl ass Goods a P. B. MATTHEWS. S. H. MATTHEWS. ROBERTSON, TA ^iKiEnsr I QOfTOji HA0TORS AND Wl Painting and Repairing done in iirst-class style! “YTT^E challenge any Augusta or Charleston firm to turn out better Avork \r\r at more reasonable prices than avc can. We don’t intend to be bj^t and our friends of Aiken, Barmvell and Edgefield should all bring their fine work to us. Everybody knows that Ave make horse-shoeing a specialty, therefore there is no use saying anything more about it. MATTHEWS BROS., AIKEN, ----- SOUTH CAROLINA. D. W. SEIGLER. GEO. W. CURTIS. NEW ATTRACTIONS AT h,© War Is Over! W HY NOT SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONE^T" “Quick Babes and Smabb Profits.” i OF LOW i/ , By your goods from C. H. LUDEKENS & SON. We have made a cunsom V war on high prices, and have succeeded. We Avant to clear out our EawoitJ 1 KOU&f whole stock to make way for the coming Fall and Winter Goods’! OF THE SOUTH\ PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. continuing this meeting. On the Ah of November avc Avill liaA'e our day, and I pray for the day to soon come Avhen avc Avill have Avhat the Constitution guarantees—a free and laAVful assemblage.” Ho Brayton voluntarily gave up Ids game, and in a minute more had been spirited through tliw croAvd to a more pleasant place. His exit was greeted Avith yells and hoots, and County chairman Mink Holland, colored, tied a handkerchief ou a caue as a truce signal, and Avaving it from the stand said, “Let us all go to our homes in peace and quietness.” The crowd then dispersed. The negroes did not raise a cheer during the meeting. They were sullen and much demor alized. Aud yet they were braver than their leaders, for there was pal pable fright on the stand, although no violence Avas attempted and no hos tile demonstrations made besides veils and denunciations. The Radi cal invaders were Avhipped out and by the peaceful but potent power of ' Democratic lungs. The reason Avhy the Rod Shirts were appealed to through the columns of The Recorder to come to town Avas that on campaign days the negroes, under the leadership of oli’ensiv© prep It] res of tho Brayton stripe, are in Bargains in Dry Goods, Notions, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes. Also dealers in Groceries, Confections, Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c. 0. H. LUDEKENS & SON, JORDAN & HOLLEY, Corner Main and Curve Street, Aiken, S. C. This space is reseiwed for 6.H.U.-E.I.0.B.-L.P.Q.S. An extended visit among the prin cipal piano and organ factories has enabled us to make the finest selec tion of instruments ever brought to Augusta. Our stock, which will be replen ished weekly from the bc-t manufact urers, will oe tiie largest and most complete in tho South. Our prices the lowest, and terms of payment the easiest eA-er offered. Sheet Music and Music Books! Large Discount from Publishers’ Prices! Best Italian strings, and everything desired in the line of Music! Save money by Adsiting or correspon- —-—ding with G. 0. ROBIXSOX & CO. SEW RESTAURANT—FISH AND OYSTERS. I RESPECTFULLY beg leave to call the attention of the citizens and A'is- itors of Aiken to the fact that on Tuesdays and Fridays I receive FISH from Charleston, Avhich I Avill supply on reasonable terms; also, that after tho 1st of October, 1 Avill be ready to supply The Finest Charleston Oysters, in every style! at my Noav Restaurant, opposite the Park Avenue Hotel. Remember John iVlays, Park AA-enue, corner opposite Park Avenue Hotel. J. C. WOODRUFF -Dealer in- 831 Broad St, - - Augusta, Ga. • STAPLE and FAXCY GROCERIES^ SEGARS and TOBACCQ. W 1 OOIP^ZE^TILTIEIEtSIEaillP.. F ROM this date Mr. CHARLES F. BAKER aa*# be associated Avith me name in the Cotton Commission Business, which wilSlie conducted under the of “J. M. Bubdebb A Co.” V J. M. BURDELL. J. M. BUBDEBB. MIAS. E. BAKEB. J. M. BURDELL * CO. Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, continue Iness as heretofore, . at Fire Proof Warehouse, No 19, McIntosh street, m>riista, Georgia. Strict attention to all consignments, and promp® piittauces, Augusta, G«., September 1, 1882. -AND- Commission IViei 1 and 3 Ilayne St., - ON PARK AVENUE. Seigler & Curtis, DEALERS IX GEXERAL MERCHAXDISE W OULD inform the public that they ha\’e n stock of goods unsurpassed for completeness and cheapness, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes!! We arc adding daily Xetv Goods to our already large stock. Give us a nctv trial, Country produce purchased, Seigler | Curtis, Next to Passenger Depot and opposite Park Avenue Hotel, Aiken, 8. C. JESSE THOMPSON. THOMPSON & HI - -—^Manufacturers' DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, M0UL1 YELJ.OW PINE LUM1 Dealers in Paints, Oils, Brushes, White Lea\ Builders' Hardw tSf" Planing Mill and Lumber Yard, Hale St., Office and Ware Rooms, corner Center ai AUGUSTA - - - - WONDERFUL B< -IN- IF 1 TXIR, 25TIT Livery Stable Keepers!! E keep always on hand VEHICLES Avhich cannot be surpassed in any other health resort in America. Our rule is the one price system. Our driA'ers are held responsible for impoliteness, and all that is necessary is to complain at our office to have matters adjusted. Our determination is to conduct our business on equitable principles, and to try and please every body. For every kind of Vehicle, from the finest carriage or buggy to a Aragon for pic-nic parties, call on , b 1 JOJjjPAN & HOLLEY,|Curve St., Aiken, S. C. T HE Largest and Finest Stock ever offerel just received. All the latest styles, and pi is your chance. We are going to move on thl COMPETITION. 1 J. Li. BOWL 717 and 839, Broad Street, ... GRAND DISPLAY OF! I HAVE surpassed all previous efforts! here! Magnificent assortment of— SUITS THA' Stylish Clothing is what I sell! Why, I fit t otfier dealers fit one. Think od the experienc think of the assortment lam otfiged to carry. Splendid assortment of Children’s Clothing. Ouk Hall <fc O. K. Clothing Houses, 614, 616 j 131. BIRO 014, 016 & 740, Broad Street, U ■» *