The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, October 17, 1878, Image 1

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.od Firrr C?'T0Fye? ? sTresTT-rn? CWT. ^&#?'.ro .o? for .t-pork** ?i,r5f?nilB.U fox tho Qr?tln*?rtlon,ai* Fifty M??'4 !?. trZ?i^fertob?oqooBllwrtloMl?lkt* C4nt?P?^V Ko adTo?tUomooU wMtoto? S?1" ! ????SrMU wIHbo ?*4ewl?h thw wUhln* w^ffr?l??f"\^'?Mtbotonftned ?o ?ho Im ^IH?MS^' iw4.?Wu*l eontr* SoUoo? o*??odln? ?no;. Trlboto? r t BWP*?*!/auiduoHotertat, will bo charged for ?*,ur*.uinYrate? Announcements ofmarriage? ?dfwrll?o? ??3 ?uaiacwr.aro j**^?Sr2 '*'til,_nni1 w 1)0 Kt>tu BY ?. B. MURRAY & CO. " ANDERSON, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1878. VOL. X1Y-NO. 1ST .?M> or SUBSCRIPTION:-ox* Dobias .nd FIITT Cast* per Bonum, ta advanco. Two iHjLt-*? a? ea? ?' T**r- fc*Twr?T-Fiva CM? ro?uUitrT*r?Di'?r? not taken for a Its? period ihKAT??Of AD f?RTI8Iira.-On<, Dollar per ??uar? ol I?6*1 f*r th* flr?1 Insortlon.and Fifty r.ntn ??r taoar? foriabaaquentlnoertlou? lea? than .hr?" meathi. Mo adrertUtnenie count? ICM lkLtk??1??a>ra?t? wiltoo wade with those whhing . . mdf'rtlt? for three, ?tx or twelve months. At rti,|Bg br contract niuit be confined to tho Im ?tVlUtooualasatofthoflrta or Individual contrae. ''of "ituarv Hoileee exceeding flvo Hnoc. Tr ibo te? 1 af Hej?e?l, and al) personal communication* or nw Mere of (adlTldu.M'nter^st, wilt bo charged for at ?<ls?<Iii!-? rttfs. ' ueauecrusut? of marriages j ? mi deatba, aol o it a religious character, aro r,,p8ftfullv ?ol let ?Qu, and will bo Inserted gratia PROBATE JUDGE'S SALES. 8TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1 AltDKJtBON COOSTT. /n the Probate Court, ll. D. Rogers, Executor, Plaintiff, against Diclo Rogers, Elisabeth Rogers, et al., De fendants.-Complaint to Bell Land in aid of j Personal Anti? topan Bebte, ?ee. BY virtue of a Decretal Order lu the above stated case, I will soil at An derdon C. If., S. C., on SALEDAY in NO VEMBBR next, the following described properly, as tho Real Lat at o of John Rogers, I deceased, to wit : ONE TRACT OF LAND, ni tonto i.? ' Anderson County, containing one hundred a.id tbirtv-eight and one-half (138J) acre?, more or fess, adjoining lands of B. C. Mar tin, J. W. Dacus, and others. Sold in aid of Personalty to pay debts, dec. TURKS or SALK-One half cash, and the remaining one-half on a credit of twelve months, with interest from duy of sale purchaser to give bond with at least two good sureties, together with a mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to poy extra for nil necessary papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. STATE OF-SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON COUNTY. in the Probate Court, .?arah E. Tollison, Plaintiff, against Mary Johnson, James Johnson, and others. Complaint to Sell Heal Ettate, dre. BY virtue of a Decretal Order in tho above stated case, I will sell at Ander don C. H., 8. C., on SALEDAY in NO VEMBER next, the following described property, os the Real Estate of Benjamin Johnson, deceased, to wit : THE MILL TRACT, containing eight acres, more or less, with valuable Mills, ?fee, situate in Anderson County, on Hurricane Creek, adjoining lands of Sion T. Richard son, and others. Sold for portition among the heirs of Benjamin Johnson, dee'd., ?fee THUMB or SALE-One-third cash, and the remaining two-thirds on a credit of one and two years, with interest from day of sale, to bc secured by mortgage of the premises, and personal security if deemed necessary. Purchasers to pay extra for all necessary papers. . / W. W. HUMPHRERS, J. P, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON CODA rv. Jr? Me Probato Court. Rufus S. Hill, Executor, and Mrs. Marion li. Hill, Executrix, Plaintiffs, against Kicbardine O. Hill, Thos. F. Hill and Mary J. Moore and husband, John M. Moore, Defendants.-Petition for Partition. BY virtue of a Decretal Order in the above stated case, I will sell on SALE DAY in NOVEMBER next, at Anderson C. H., S. C., at public auction, the following described Tracts and Lots of Land, as the Koiil Estate of Richard 8. Hil!, deceased, for partition and division among his heirs at law, to wit: 1st-The SPEED PLACE, situate in An derson County, near Moffattsville, on Crook ed Creek, waters of Savannah River, con taining t we hur.drcd and reren iy-iwo and nix-tent lis .'272 0-10) acias, more or less, ad joining lands of Wm. O'Briant, Joshua Burriss, and others. 2nd-The McBRIDE PLACE, situated in Anderson County, containing ono hun dred and forty (140) acres, moro or less, ad joining lands of C. S. Beatty, J. A. Morgan and others. sra-One HOUSE and LOT in the town of Anderson, containing one-fourth (*) acre, bounded on the cost hy McDuTie St., on tho west by John B. Watson, and lu front of and across the street from the late residence of Elias Earle, deceased. 4tti-Ono HOUSE and LOT, containing I two (2) acres, more or less, in the town of j Anderson, bounded on tbs east by Mrs. Ma ry McAlister, on the north and west by W. 8. 8harp&, and on the south by Calhoun street. 5th-TWO TRACTS, situate in Abbe ville County, known as Nos. 1 and 2 cf the Llacs Place, on waters of Savannah River, adjoining lands of Jamen Bruce, Col. Jos. Lomax, isaac Carlisle and Jru. T. Allen, hid containing each about two hundred and sixty-nine and one-half (2G91) acres, more or less. TE?MS OF SALE-One-third cash, and the remainder on a credit of ouo and two years, in equal annual installments, with interest from day of sale-purchaser to give bond and mortgage of the premises to seenre purchase money. Purchaser to pay extra lor all necessary papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, . ANDERSON COUNTT. In the Probate Court. Elizabeth Rogers, Plaintiff, against H. B. Rogers, ?. Al. Hogers, Sarah Rogers, and others, Defendants.-Petition to provj Will, Sell Real Estate, ?frc. BY virtue ci a Decretal Order in the above stated case, 1 will Bell at Anderson I). H., S. C., en 8 A LED A Y in NOVEM BER next, the following described proper ty, as the Renl Estate of Mrs. Ann Rogers, deceased, to wi? TRACT NO- of the home place, con taining thirty-five aud twenty-two one hun dredths (35 22-100) of an acre, situate in Anderson County, about oneandone-iburth miles west of Williamston, at the junction of the Anderson and Five Notch Roads, ad joining lands of Q. W. Anderson aud oth ers. Also, TRACT NO. 2, of the home place, blit? ate In Anderson County, oa the Anderson and Five Notch Road, about one and one fourth milos west of Williamston, and ad joining lands of r .jrapson Hogg, 8. J. Duckworth, and i?.iers, containing fifty-one and on?-fourth (sl?) seres, more or less. TRACT NO. 3, known as the Chesley Rogers Tract, containing two hundred and thirty-two (232) acres, more or less, situate in Anderson County, on the Five Notch Road, on Camp Creek, adjoining G. W. Anderson. C. P. Rogers, W. L. Rogers and others. Also, TRACT NO. 4. in Williamston, contain ing one acre, adjoining lands of Q. W. An derson and others. Also, TRACT' NO. C, situate in Anderson coun ty, two and one-fourth miles from William eton, on the Anderson Road, containing thirteen and three-fourth (13j) acres, more or lesa, adjoining lands o? O. W. Anderson and others. TERMS or SALK-One-third cash, and the remaining two-thirds in two equal annual instar.menta, with interest from day of sale, . with leayo to anticipate payment, to ba se ?y bund aud mortgage ut inc prerui K3; but should any of the parcels nell for less than one hundred and fifty dollar?, the purchaser will be required to pay his whole |>id In cash, or givcapprovedporsonalsurety in addition to the mortgage of the premises. Parchasen? to pay extra for all necessary Pspers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. _0ct 10,1878_13_4_ bV JA8. H. MCCONNELL, Auctioneer. CLERKES" SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CooNTr or ANDERSON. . Court of. Common Pita?. James H. McConnell. Sheriff and Successor, PuUntiff. against S: 8. Newell, Defendant. P'-Complaint for Foreeloture Real Property. U.1HUANT to an Order of Foreclosure and Sale, in tho above stated cause, I will sell to tho highest bidder, at Anderson RpS ' 8- on SALEDAY in NOVEM BER next, the lands described in these . proceedings aj containing eighty-five (85) ?res, more or less, known as Tract No. 4 in ?ne partition of Samncl Mlllwee's catate, ?mate jj, Anderson County, and bonndod . ?f ?ands of Matilda Hr-rrls, Tract No. 3, and Mucra. lt Tr-Onts-h&? f cash ; balance on a cred "?l pno year, wit t interest from day of tl,. 1)0 ???red by bond and mortgage of lepers!111 Purchaser lo pay extra for ii.? .A J0HN W. DANIELS, o.o.r. ?JfojlO. 1878 _13_4__ S"?V^E F*NAL SETTLEMENT, ir', rh? undcnlgncd, Administrator dt ?? "?i with the will annexed, or h*u!.if ?'itr?*? deceased, hereby gives ?^ he wi?l apply to W. W. Hum Sl.?,\Jl,?,^"r Probate, at his offlco, on .e iZnd day of October next, for a final fo/m ?,r 8ai<1 ????te, and a discharge ,m administration, ft*. *oB* NEWTON BROWN, Adm'r. *??-U>, 1878 . 10 6 SHERIFF'S SALE. 8TA?E OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AjIDE&fiOM COUKTY. BY virtue of Executions to mo directed, I will expose to sale on the FIK8T MONDAY in NOVEMBER, 1878, at An derson Court House. 8. C., the following Lands, to wit : ONE TRACT, known os the "Todd Place," staining 299 acres, and lying on the main ioad leading from Anderson C. H. to Craytonvillo and Due West, adjoining lends of M. McOce, Elizabeth Todd, F. R. Clinkscales, C. E. O. Mitchell and others, which Tract of Land baa been divided into four separate Tracts, and plats of tho same will bo exhibited on day of sale : Tract No. 1, containing 81 acres. Tract No. 2, containing T acres. Tract No. 3, containing 91 acres. Tract No. 4, containing 48 acres. These are amongst the best fanning lands in the County. Also, one Tract of Land, containing 109 acres, which hos beau divided into two Tracts os follows : Tract No. 1, containing 921 veres. Tract No. 2, containing 1GJ acres. Plats of the same will be exhibited on day of sale. The above two tracts are known as the Vincent F. Martin place, sit uate one mile from tba Court House. Pur chasers will have the advantage of both a Town and County residence, and these landa would be valuable to persons living in town for pasturage and cultivation. AIBO, one House and Lot, situate in the Town of Anderson, containing one aero, and known as the David A. Woodson resi dence. All levied upon as tho property of C. A. Reed, in favor of Williams, Black & Wil liams, os trasloes, and others, against C. A. Reed. TERMS or SALE-One-third cash ; tho re mainder on a credit of one end two years, with interest, to be secured by bona and mortgage. Purchasers to pay extra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. MCCONNELL. .Sheriff Andorson County. Oct 10, 1878_13_4 SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF 80?TH CAROLINA, ANDKRSOH COUWTT. BY virtue of various Executions to me directed, I will expose to sale on the First Monday In November, 1878, at Ander son Cou-.c xTouse, tho following Lots or Travis o? Lar.d, to wit: Lot No. 1, in the town of Belton, con taining four acres, tho santo being a part of Dr. Horton's lot, adjoining lots of Dr. O. R. Horton, th? Defendant's homestead and others. Lot No. 5, in the town of Belton, adjoin ing the above, containing two acres, bound ing lands of J. N. Sutherland and others. Lot No. 3, in tho town of Belton, con taining fifteen acres, adjoining lands of Joel Rice, J. N. Sutherland, B. D Dean and others. Also, all of Defendant's interest in the Mill Tract, containing one acre, more or less, bounded by lands of the Estate of Sal lie Fant and Dr. W. C. Brown. All levied upon as the property of G. W. Cox, in favor of Dowie <? Moise and others against G. W. Cox ?fe Co. Terms of sole-Cash. Purchaser to poy extra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. MCCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Oct 10, 1878_13_4__ SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF 80UTH CAROLINA, AHDESSC? Co Uh LI. In the Court of Common Flea?. William P. Wright, Millard Wright, Fcath erston <fe Brown, Plaintiffs, against Sarah Bird, and Sarah Bird, Executrix, Defen dants.-Judgment for Foredosurs of Real Property. Bx virtue of an order to me directed by Hon. J. H. Hudson, presiding Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, ? will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY in NO VEMBER 1873., at Anderson Court House, S. C., one Tract of Land, containing seven ty-eight acres, lying and being in the Coun ty of Anderson and State cf South Caro lina, on branches of Hen Coon Creek, wa ters of Rocky River, bounded by land of Reuben Clinkscaler. Estate of Jerry Moore, Isaac Callaham and others. TEBUS or SALE-One-half cash ; the re mainder on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale-purchaser to give bond and a rcortgagc of tho premises to se cure the purchase money. Purchaser to pay extra for aU necessary papers. JAMuU Xl. mH-VH.M';l.lJ. Sheriff Anderson County. Oct 10,1878_13_4_ SHERIFF'S SALE. 8TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON COUNTY. BY virtue of various Executions to me directed, I will exposo to sale on tho First Monday in November next, ot An derson Court House, ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing five hundred (500) acres, moro or less, bounded by lands of W. B. Watson and others, ou? of which tho Defendant is entitled to his homestead, which will be set apart to him boforo tho day of sala, and a plat of the land that ia to be sold will be exhibited on day of ealo. Tho samo levied upon as thc property of A. J. Hall, in favor of Recd <fc Brown, and others against A. J. Hal!. Terms of sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. MCCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Oct 10,1878_13_4 SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AKDKBSOS COUWTT. T>Y virtue of various executions to mo JO directed I will exposo to sale on the First Monday In November next, 1878. at Anderson Court House, 8. C., the following J Tract of Land, containing eleven (ll) acres, more or less, bounded uv lands of F. 8. Hall, homestead of Defendant, and others. I Levied upon os the property of D. L. Hall, in fsvor of Wm. S. Sharpe and oihcxa, against D. L. Hall. Term? of soie Cash, purchaser to pay extra for pajwre. JAMES H. MCCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Oct 10,18/8_13_4 LAND FOR 8ALE. 11HE LAND belonging to tho Estafo of MIT, Sallie Kay, deceased, situated on Neal's Creek, seven miles East of Anderson C. H" and containing 110 acres, with a dwelling and necessary outbuildings thore on, will be sold nt public outcry at tho resi dence of the undersigned on 8ATURDAY, tho 2Cth OCTOBER, at ll o'clock a. m. Tho salo will bo made by the hf 1rs, all of whom aro of age. ' The personal property will also be sold at the same timo and place. NIMROD KAY. Oct 10,1878_IS_2 BY JAB. H. MCCONNELL, Auctioneer. CLERKES" SALE. ?TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY or AHDBRBOII. Court of Common Pleat. W. 8. Picken*, Administrator of 8 - J* W. Elrod, P aintitr, against 8. W. Burgess. De^?snt.-Ojmplaintfcr Fored^un anj TTNDER Decree it F< -closure and ?le, U I will sell at public aery, at Ander son S. O., on MON DAV, 4th d*y of Np. VEM? ?878, tho lands ?<^>??? these proceedings as containing 1871 acres, moro OH?*7 situate in the County sfbre ??lil on waters of Six and Twenty ^rees, SdCndSlby lands of tho sold 8 L. W. Elrod, deceased, John ?op |kTsSt? FurcW to pay extra j for papers. jqhn w DAN.fiLS, c.c.r. Oct 10, 1878 . ? * scorns fi ELI s II. Uuiidrci'j of Thousand? Wrung from an O jip rc ??cd and Helpless l'uopl*. Iii ttic Gnat report of tho Fraud Inves tigating Committee, an exposure ia given of the coat of maintenance and the uses made of the notorious militia organized under the administration of Governor Scott, mainly during the campaign of 1870. Tho evidence and accompanying Capers aro too extensive for our columns, ut we will summarize the chief points contained in tho report. The committee says : >. Having heretofore shown that the lead ers of the administration party in this State had been furnished at the expense of the State with suppli?e-that "gratifi cation" pay certi?eates were issued in unlimited numbers, covering immense sums of money-the printing fund di vided-innumerable bribes paid, each and all for tho purpose of "harmonizing the friends"-it would seem that no other contrivance was necessary ?br preserving the unity and solidity of tho party in power. Nevertheless, in the course of our investigation, the testimony taken and vouchers from the State Treasury of fice conclusively provo that tho enroll ment, organization, inspection and main tenance of tho militia was but another excuso and pretext intended and used to enrich and secure in power the great wire-pullers of the Republican party by taxes wrung from an oppressed and help less people. Local agents and politicians were ap SDinted in almost every county in the tate for tho ostensible purpose of mo bilizing the militia, but really covertly to (solidify the Republican party. Just previous to the general election in 1870 more than $100,000 was expended, and indeed tho Bimple enrollment absorbed over $200,000 of the public funds, thus furnishing favorites with an individual campaign fund to be used in securing their election to tho General Assembly or county offices, and those favored per sons, in their turn, were expected to and did operate as auxiliaries to perpetuate tho pownr of the party and tho rim?. As, for instance, the Rev. Wm. M. Thomas, who was a aunnorter of the ring, and elected to the'Legislature, besides bis clerical duties, was also employed in a military capacity, aa the following vouch er will show. The voucher shows that Rev. Wm. M. Thomas received $125 for services ren dered in organizing a company, of which he was the captain. Under the bead of Exhibit A the committee submit a few other vouchers of similar import, out of a large number, sufficient to demonstrate for wnat TV-'COSO the militia was mobil ized and this large sum of money distri buted where it could do the most good politically. Next the State Guards were organized and furnished with officers from thc local politicians in a largo number of counties -officers and privates drawing full pay and rutious or subsistence funds. The principal and only service rendered, BC far as can be seen, was in rallying and keeping in bands tho party to answer tho beete and call of tho ring. The follow ing voucher will illustrate. Captain E. L. Mann, of the State Guards,'was sta tioned at Abbeville Court House with his officers and squad. He was a deputy cooBtcble under John B. Hubbard, im Sorted by Governor R. K. Scott from .bio, and assigned to Abbeville. The paper shows the remarkable fact, that this equad, with tho exception of their cap tain, was BO ignorant and illiterate as not to be able to write their names, yet they must have been selected for their pecu liar usc lui ri ess as political whips, as they were paid from twenty-five dollars to twenty-nine dollars per month and sub sistence, whilst the poor ?nd bouest la borers were gnu nd to dust to pay taxes to support and maintain B?CII insolenco ".nd fraud. Tho voucher HIIOM* ?\ 'ota? of $273.34 for one month's service of this squad, and other vouchers o?' similar character are selected from a great number in tue State Treasurer's office, markod paid. Thc political malingers were also Al lowed fuii pay, including expenses, whilst traveling through tho Stato under the pretense of military duty, but in truth and in fact canvassing tho counties for political purposes, all looking to the maintenance of tho supremacy of the party, and, through this, their own indi vidual, personal and pecuniary interests. Out of a large number of auch accounts we cull only one aa a specimen, payable to R. B. Elliott, one of the chief organ izers : COLUMBIA, S. C., Sopt. 17, 1870. STATE OF SOUTH CABOLINA, ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENEBAL'B DEPABTMENT, Tb lt. B. FLLIOTT, Dr. For expenses incurred in travel ing on inspecting tours to Barn well, Tut* and Wilson's Creek, Aiken, Blackville, etc., etc.,....$125 00 For money advance1 >n freights, cartage, etc. . 100 00 For incidental expenses of office, 75 00 $300 00 Tho above amounts hare not been in cluded in any previous account. I certify that tho above account is cor rect and jost, (Signed,) R. B. ELLIOTT. Approved : (Signed,) R. K. SCOTT, Governor. The above account is receipted in full by John B. Dennis, who seems to have been general lactotum for tho wbolo cr an tr nf thiSTCS. From the evidence it appears that in the summer of 1869 the conclusion was arrived at by the leaders of tho parly that ?vie militia of tho Stato should be organized, armed and equipped, for the political campaign of 1870 ; and to facil itate this purpose, Governor R. K. Scott authorized and appointed F. J. Moses, Adjutant and Inspector General of the State, to proceed to Washington and pro cure from tho general govern ment-10,000 Springfield muskets ariel infantry accou trements, of tho quota of South Carolina. I In the same manner, and without on; , authority of law or appropriation having been made for such pu* <*se, contracts were made as folie ? .h Roberts Breech-Loading Compaq to chango 5,000 Springfield muskets to Roberts breech-loaders, at $8.85 each, aggregat ing $44,250. About the same time a con tract was also made tilth one O. H. Pond to change 6,000 muskets to breech-load ers, Remington pattern, at $9 each, ag gregating $45,000. During the samo month, a contract was entered into with the American Metalle Ammunition Man ufacturing Company tor 1,000,000 central fire copper cartridges, at the rate, of $37 per thousand, aggregating $37,000 ; also a contract with William C. Starr & Co., 6f New York, to chango 10,000 cartridge oxes into patent mctalic cartridge boxes, at $1.15 each, aggregating 316,600. Now, adding these several sums to gether, it will show the monstrous amount of $142,750 paid for the change i of 10,000 muskets and ammunition into these at least costly patterns. And this does not include the purchaao of tho 1,000 Winchester rifles. AJding thin purchase swells tho total amount to $180,750. F. J. Moses testifies that he j waa.to receive from these manufacturing companies a rovaity of $1 for each mus ket, or $10,000 for the whole, which. Kimpton, being paymaster, discounted and paid at $7,OJ0. J. B. Dennis also swears that be vas paid a commission on the Winchester parchase, which he di vided with F. J. Atecen, Although the contracts for the pur* chanu .md change of arms and ammuui-? tion amounted only to $180,760, yet the records of tho State Treasurer's office from September, 1870, to October, 1871, shows payments for this purpose to tho amouut, within a fraction, of $260,000. Where the ditTorenco went to can only be conjectured. Having thus expended more than $100.000 in enrollment, $260,000 in tho purchase of arms and ammunition, the distribution of such arms and ammuni tion commenced, preparatory to tho memorable political campaign of 1870. The militia thus organized presented an army of near 100,000 men-a large pro ?onion of them armed and equipped, he very few white companies allowed were disbanded and arms tc ken away, becuuso tbc colored militia expressed strong dissatisfaction at auy white com panies being enrolled and armed. Numbers of persons, both male and female, were on tho militia roll, and paid for supposed political iufluence; the Ad jutant and Inspector General's office per verted from its legitimate business to an e.'.ctionecring and corrupting bureau; arms, ammunition and accoutrements issued, helter-skelter, to nominal officers and mon who could neither rend or writo -10,000 cartridges actually being dis tributed to Kcvcral counties at one time. It would seem that the ring selected well the most ignorant and untutored to do their nefarious bidding, as it could hardly be imagined that persons of the commonest understanding could bo in veigled into such monstrous frauds and reckless wasto of public money. And all this occurred in time of the profoundest peace. However much the wild waste of money ia to bo deplored, denounced and punished, if practicable, yet tho terrible effect upon the peace and harmony of the people of the Stato cannot be im asl ned, much less portrayed in words. What can the good people of tho United States or of tho civilized world think of the beartless wretches who placed arms and ammunition into the hands of thous ands of poor, ignorant, deluded and be trayed negroes as nr.:t>er and necessssy instruments by which to carry on an elec tion? The lamentable result may long remain in the distinct and seeming au I tagonism between the races in the State ; I ami that it did not culminate in general bloodshed and havoc is not to be credited either to the humanity or good conduct of tho Republican organizers or leaders, AB illustrative of the object for whicti tho milkia was organized, the political complexion given to it, arel to show thc low espionage to which the white peoph of all classes were subjected, your com mittee would refer to the letter of B. G Yocum, a notorious carpet-bagger and colonel of a negro regiment ; also othc letters from deputy constables upon th? samo subject, only a few being selectee for publication from a largo number i: the bands of your committee. On? prorniner * fact stands out in bold relief that whilst the white people were tax?e thus oppressively for arms and ammuni tion, there was a settled design and pur pose that no white company should bi organized or armed, and oren the fei arms purchased by private means occa sinned pretended trepidation and alarm and was made tho special subject for ob eervation and sensational reports? Th< I writers of the letters submitted war mainly strangers imported by Governc R. K. Scott and John J. Patterson, a will appear from tho evidence under th? head of "Armed Force." CHESTER, 8. C., Sept. 2,1870. Capt. John B. Hubbard, Chief Constable. SIB : I havo written the Governor con ceroing a cavalry company that appean to have been accepted by his Excelienc] os a part of tho miiita in this county. Now l will teil j^u what such a policy am'ts to. The present companies tha have already been armed and eqe'ppet are loyal, peaceable, ordeily and efficient and can bo controlled for the good of tin country. Thoy are insenced over th< prospect of having an armed and author lzed enemy to contend against, and ssy i the Governor is going to arm the whiti K. K.'s to operate against them, he, thi Gov., can take back the guns and com missions that has been already sent t< this county. It may be very fine for th< Gov. to make such experiments, but i does not sute tho loyal citizens of Cbestei It might bo a satisfaction to eome t provo to the world t'.at these men are ye disloyal and will resort to bloodshed t satisfy their depraved dispositions. Bu if mich should come, it will not be s funny if our best men get killed by tbos villins. Tho Gov. sn"? punish them fo their crimes, there is no sense in sue talk. Does" he think a lot of ig lorati . colored men with clumsy musked i their hands can catch a squad of exp? rienced soldiers on blooded horses. It s my knowledge of military movement .rs insufficient, and I shall respectfull resign and give place to such competer officer. I caunot imagine what kind c a policy it is to arm the very men th; caused my being sent herc. This is tb best I will say with regard to the casi and whon I see their is no other way bi to havo a fight, I will gather what me that will stand by me and make the bc fight I can. Tho opposite n^riy maire ri secret of their intention of arming again our militia. Very respectfully, B. G. YOCDM, Col. 14th Regiment, N. G. S. C. YOBICVILLE, 8. C., Juno 25, 1870. Captain John B. Huiturd, Chief Const* ile, Columbia, S. C : DEAB CAPTAIN-I am visiting son of the Leagues and intend to try and g into tho convention and ba elected to tl Legislature. Tbs Democrats aro qui now but playing pauum. Some of the ?ay they intend to organize all over tl State against Scott's militia. I have from good authority that the whites a receiving guns through the merchan and are secretly organizing. We a carry the county if we get constabl enough by encouraging the militia ai frightening the poor white men. I a going into tho campaign for Scott, hear Hannibal White and some bf tl colored men are opposed to him. W keep you posted. Respectfully yours, J. \V, ANDERSON, Deputy Constable. LAURENS, S. C., July 8,1870. Capt. Hubbard, Chief Constable : DEAB SIB-Your letter of tho 2d w received 'Co-day encln*ini- $i?ft due rt It came iii good time. \V*e aro going havo a hara campaign up here, and ^ must hare more constables. I will car the election here with the militia if i. constables wilt work with me. I am gi lng out ammunition all the time. T< Scott he is all right here now. Let r know how times aro below. Respectfully, wOSEPU Cr.>??>,.;. SUMTER, 8. C., July 3, 1870. Cavt. John ?. Hubbard, Columbia : DEAR CAPTAIN-The Democrats are org&niziug companies, I hear, ia several counties against the militia. I think we lind better arrest some of tho leaders and stop it. The colored people are rejoicing over their guns, but will be ruined and driven'outof tho party if the white? or Suito companies. 1 hey are working on e quiet to fool ua all, and are getting guus all the time, I think, from the stores. If tbey commeuco any rows, I will expect you to send me all tho good men yo" can spare. Yourh obediently, otc., J. A. JACKSON, Deputy Constable ComraaLuing Sumter. CHESTER, 8. C., October 10, 1870. Capt. John li. Hubbard : OIK-There aro Wincheetcr rifles being received hero almost every day, but in auch a way that they cannot easily be detected. I have it from good authority that tlie racrchuuts of this pince now buying goods North aro shipping them down hero in packages of dry goods. There are several of thc stores hero have them for salo, and the people aro very well supplied with them uow. Thoy aro plnying a pretty smart game, but it will do them no good. I wish, if you possibly can, you will send me two or turco deputies, for a few days, about election time. Everything is nice and quiet hero at present. Please inform mo if you ap Very respectfully, your obedient ser vant, JOHN BURKE, Deputy Constable. UNIONVILLE, S. C., Night, 12 o'clock, September 19, 1870. To Captain J. JJ. Hubbard, Chief Con stable : SIR-This evening word came to town of trouble in Laurens, and soon after night a party of some twenty went from here to Laurens, aud it is generally un derstood that a regular company has been organized in this county. By tho time they get to Laurens some said they would have one hundred men. They were all armed. One of ibo principal firms re ceived a very largo invoice of pistols and guns-so large that it does not look all right. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obe dient servant, J. C. BONSAI,ii, Deputy State Constable. UNIONVILLE, S. C., Sept. 28,1870.* Captain J. B. Hubbard, Chief Constable : Sm-Have nothing v.z~ to report to day. Hos been quite a number ol people in town from the county ; considerable drinking. A white man assaulted a col ored man ; was arrested by the town mai - shal and placed under bonds. The ex cited feelings of tho people are becoming moro quiet, although they say they aro determined to protect themselves against Scott's militia, aud that when tho fight commences it will be a hard one. Some do not think the difficulty in Laurens is settled. A mass meeting will be held here to-morrow: expect a large turnout. No newa from the rn1 nea to-day. Will I eeud you the name: of those who were on the raid? I am, Bir, your obedient BSfvnat, J. C. BONSALL, Deputy State Constable. We append the testimony of Moses, Dennis and Hubbard, the three worthies who were concerned in the militia and tho constabulary frauds, and who now urblushingly confess their part in the great crime against civilization : F. J. Moses, J.'., bel?g called, cays : i served as Adjutant and Inspector General of the State of South Carolina ; assisted in organizing the militia, and made the contract for changing ten thousand mus* kets to breech-loaders. The militia was organized and armed for political pur poses by the advice and consent of Gov ernor Scott. I was commissioned by Governor Scott to proceed to Washingtoo and secure all the arma and accoutre ments possible from Ibo United States government, (this was in the summer of 1809,) and at tho seme time purchase ammunition aud mako the contract re ferred to. The object was to arm and or ganize the militia for tho campaign in 1870. By appointing the local leaders in the various couuties as officers, and keeping them on fuil pay, . Governor Scott was enabled to necure to himself friends and supporters in almost every county in the State. Not one-fourth of the persona whose names appear on tho pay rolls rendered any service except of a political nature. 1 eutercd into a contract with one Pond to change five thousand muskets to breech-loaders, of the Remington pat tern, for nine dollars for each gun so changed, and with the Roberts Breech Loading Company to change five thou sand muskets to breech-loaders of the Roberts pattern, and to pay them $8.85 for each gun so changed, bor each arm charged and altered I was to receive one dollar as a royalty, aggregating $10,000 on tho eutire transaction. Under the contract the money was to bo paid by U. II. Kimpton, tho Financial Agent of tho State. Kimpton informed me that it would be some time before tho money would bo paid, and offered me seven thousand dollars in cash for thc royalty. This I accepted, and Kimpton paid me the money. I bavo ?io means of knowing whether he paid me in the State's money or uot, but always supposed be dtd. F. J. MOb?3, JR. ? made a contract at tho same time for ono million mo.talin ?or?ridges ffiih. thc American Metallic Cartridge Company, and with William S. Star, of New York, to alter ton thousand cartridge boxes. P. J. MOSES, JR. General Dennis, recalled, says: That he knows about the Winchester arms purchase, and about the amount actually paid for these arms, but does not know about the payment of nearly $200,000 said to bavo been paid on that purchase. He says that some time iu the cary port of 1869, and while the Legislature was in session in tho South Carolina University buildings, be met on tho street one day Governor Winchester, of Connecticut, and, in conversation, the Governor said be had been showing his improved rifle to Professor Alexander, ol the Uni versity. Tho Governor invited him to call at his hotel and see bim and look at the rifle. Ho called there, and, while talking with Governor Winchester, Gov ernor Scott came in and he introduced him to Governor Winchester. After a little general talk, Governor Winchester asked them both to his room to see his rifle. After examining it, Governor Scott pronounced it an admirable wea pon, and tamed to witness and said : "I wish, General, you would have a reso lution passed authorizing the purchase ol a couple of thousand of these guns, with thc necessary amount* *n complement of ammunition ;" to which witness replied be would do so. Nothing further was said to Gc rc rn or Winchester about tho Surcbase at that time. Thinks that lo7ernor Winchester left that night for Connecticut. Says that the next day he iotrodnued a joint resolution into the Hoose of Representatives authorizing the Governor of the State to purchase, for the use of tho Stale, two thousand Win cheater rifles, with the necessary com Edement, of ammunition, if so much, In lis judgment, were deemed necessary. The resolution passed the House and Senate and was approved by the Gov ernor, thorne time afterwards he wrote to Governor Winchester, ashing him if it was not customnry to allow parties who w?re influential in making purchases of j arms, Ac., a c;.mmisaton. The Governor replied that if the arms wero purchased direct from the manufactory, and not from a jobber, that he would allow him, as there would then bo no middleman, the same amount or tho same commission that it was usual to allow to jobbers, and in such case tho State would be no loser, as they would get the arms for tho same price they would have to poy tho jobbers if purchased from them. Soon after this witness went to Washington, where he was joined by General Moses, who was then tho Adjutant General of tho State. They proceeded together to New Haven, Connecticut, tho Adjutant General hav ing with him tho order from Gov ernor Scott to purchase, in accord ance with tho joint resolution of tho Legislature to purchase ono thousand Winchester rifles, with tho usual comple ment of ammunition, instead of two thousand, ho deeming the former num ber enough for the present. The pur chase was made of one thousand rifles and ono hundred thousand metallic cart ridges for same. The ?rms and ammuni tion were shipped to Columbia, and the faymont was arranged for same with the 'inancini Agent in New York, H. H. Kimpton. Tho arrangement was made by Governor Scott nud General Moses in person. Tho price of tho rifles waa thirty three dollars each ; bayonets for each gun wcro purchased at a cost of three doll lars each. The cartridges cost twenty dollars per thousand or $2,000, making an aggre gate amount of $88,000, out of which an allowance- was made to witness of, be thinks, one dollar and a half on each gun ?nd. flvo per cent, on each bayonet, and tho same amount on the ammunition ; an aggregate of $1,670. He is not quito certain about the amount of commissions, but thinks he is correct about it. The commissions he received, and divided ' them with General Moses, thu Adjutant j General of the State. Ho saya that he fully believes, and in fact knows, that any j amount In excess of the above, except it I be a few dollars for boxing, curting and freight, charged by the Financial Agent of tbo State on tho above purchase, ia fraud and a swindle As to the Reming ton, tho Roberts arms purchase, he knows nothing, beyond tho iaet that there was ???ch a purchase, further than what was ascertained by him an Chairman of the ; Joint Special Investigating Committee appointed under concurrent resolution of the General Assembly ot the session of | 1870-71, which will bo found in their re port. [Reports and Resolutions of Gen eral Assembly, 1871-72.] Says he saw 1 the guns as they Arrived, and attend to ! tho carting of them from tho depot in this city, they having been consigned to Colonel Edie, tbo commandant of the United States troops in this city. Says that Major Wilhelm, tho Post Adjutant at the time, was paid by the .Governor he thinks, $150 for his services and the uso of the United States mules and wagons to haul the guns. He further saya that ho thinks there was no written contract made in the Winchester pur chase, but all was done by word of mouth. He says further tbnt the guns known as tho Remington-Roberts purchase were originally Springfield rifles, and given to the State by the then Secretary of War, General Rawlings. There were ten thou sand of thom. Five thousand were al- i tered to the pattern known as the Rem ington, and five thousand of them were altered to the pattern known ns tho Rob erts gun. Cannot tell what tho expenso of altering was without referring to the report heretofore mentioned, but believes th ut tho guns, before tbe alteration was made, were a much more serviceable arm than after tho alteration and great outlay was made. Says ho was connected with, the Adjutant General's office of tho State from tho timo just after tbo Winchester ?iurchaso and until some timo after tho lemington-Robcrts purchases. Ho says that these arms were scattered throughout the State and distributed to the State militia by order ot and under the direc tion of the Commander-in-Chief. A full report of the iesue of arras and ammuni tion can be found in Reports and Reso lutions to tbe General Assembly, session of 1870-71. JOHN B. DENN?O. John B. Hubbard, being recalled, says: As Chief ConstHnble, I was ordered by Governor Scott to appoint certain deputy constables on my force as captains over the State Guards or militia stationed and under full pay in several counties in the State. Captain Mann was in charge at Abbeville, and J. Ward Hayward at Edgefield. I think Captain Jackson was in command a portion of the time. They were all Northern men and brought here by Governor Scott. I was ordered to assist the militia organization every way possible. Tho object was to have an ac tive and efficient corps of organizers in the field. I knew that the militia was organized and armed for political pur poses. It was understood that by arming the colored militia and keeping some of tho most influential officers under pay that n full vote would be brought out for tho Republicans and the Democracy or roany of the weak-kneed Democrats in timidated. At tho time tho militia waa organized, there was, comparatively sneaking, but little lawlessness. The militia beinar on-ani*T! onrl artn^A ??y.;-;?? an increase of crime and bloodshed in most of the counties in proportion to their numbers and the number of arms and amount of ammunition furnished them. JOHN B. HUBBARD. Surveyor's Report* From the Williamston Temperance Standard. To tho Corporators of tho Belton, Wil liamston, Easley and Preach Broad Val ley Railroad. GENTLEMEN: Having completed the Ereliminary survey of the Road from elton to tho nearest and most eligible point of crossing tho Blue Ridge Moun tains, I herewith submit my report : By its charter the Road is to extend from Belton, Anderson County, via Wil liamBton, Anderson County, via Easlay, Pickcns County, crossing tho Atlanta and Charlotte Air Lino Railroad at that Elace, thence to some point in the Blue lidge Mountains, at or near Sassafras Gap, through which a Broad Gauge Rail - road may be constructed into tho Valley of tho ? rench Broad River, in tho State of North Carolina. The country through which thc pro posed route ia laid presents a well-defiucd, broad, and ali cst unbroken ridge, which form the dividing lino between the tribu taries ot tho Savanuoh River on the one side, and tho tributaries of the Saluda on tbe other. Knowing the expense attend ing the construction and repairs of bridges and trestles, I have endeavored to hold this ridge as long as practicable. Starting at Belton, this Line follows tho top of ridge on which tho main pub lic road ia now located. Biz nr.d a half miles from Belton lt passes within tho oorporato limits of Wiiliumalon, and thence, ot ill holding fue ridge, ibo course of Which la almost an air line, it touche? the corporate limita of Kesley, aud eros*? tho Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Rail road ono-half toilo beyond. This polnT of crossing is distant 25J miles from Bol ton, and is tho end of tho first Division. Tho general character of tho ridgedn this Division is such that it presents even to tho casual observer ita peculiar adap tability for Railroad construction. It ia almost perfectly lovel, and is not broken by a singlo wotcr course, or by a depres sion or bill of any mngniti' Ie. Only one small culvert is necessary on its entire length. The maximum grade on thia Division is 86 feet to the mile, and the deepest cut and heaviest fill will not ex ceed 6 feet,' 4 miles of Its length is heav-. ily timbered, balance cleared and under cultivation. This feature renders the expense of clearing and grubbing almost nominal. Two miles beyond tho Air Lino,' cross ing Rice'a Creek, one of tho tributaries of Seneca Kiver, is passed on trestling 18 feet high and 400 feet in leugth. Three miles beyond this Creek Glossy Mountain, an isolated cove, presents itself and ne cessitates a alight deflection to the left. On this deflection, Wolf Creek is passed on a trestle 12 feet in height and 200 feet in length. Town Creek on trestling 27 feet in height and 60 feet in span, and Twelve Mue Creek on trestling 21 feet in height and 400 feet in length. These creeks, all tributaries of tho Seneca River, and its branches aro shallow streams of 10 to 12 feet M>an, but are bordered by low bottom lands sometimes overflowed, which fact necessitates the uso of trest ling to a certain extant. From tho point of crossing Towu Creek, Pickcns C. H. ia distant 1 mile. Ascending ono of tho branches of Twolvo Milo Creek, with easy grades for a distance of 5i miles, the Line reaches a point on the ridge overlooking tho Valley of tho Oolonoe, one of tho branches ot Saluda River, and 200 feet above its waters. This point is 1J miles from tho foot of one of the largo spurs of thc Bluo Ridge Mountains, and 7 miles from tho Sassafras Gap in an air lino. Testing by leveling the height of Sassafras Gap, I found it 1640 feet above my position. Taking advantage of every deviation in order to increase dis tance, only 12 miles could bo obtained. This fact rendered the passage of Sassa fras Gap impracticable lor a broad gauge railroad. It became necessary to seek another and lower outlet. Securing the services of experienced guides, I made ? thorough examination of tho Blue Ridge range for many miles west of my posi tion, nnd choso as the most eligible point of crossing, s. huge gorge which literally divided the Mountain chain, formed by Estatoe Creek on one i ide, and tho mid dle fork of tho French Broad on tho other. Tho heads cf theso streams are but 800 feet apart, and 9 out of 17 feet will bring their waters togotber. Testing again by leveling, I found this Gap 660 feet lower than Sassafras Gap, and 880 feet above my position. This gorge lies 4 miles west or Saasafras Gap. Starting again from tho halting point, the Line follows the ridge which turns slightly to tho left, and four miles from halting noint, posses with a slight cut, tho RicS Mountain Saddle, wbicn ends th' second Division, 20 miles from the mossing of tho Air Line Railroad. This Saddle TB a ?hort and sharp spur which connects the main ridge with Rich Mountain, and marks the head of tho Oolcuoo. Rich Mountain is the Sonthern point of four large Mountains, which together make ono of the largest spursof the BlueRidgo and constitute ?he Eastern boundary of Estatoe Valley. The g?n?rai character of tho country in this Division is rolling and broken by occasional streams. The passage of the streauiB necessitate the use of steeper gradey, but for distances not exceeding one mile. Fifty-two feet to the milo is tho maximum grade in this Division. Nine miles of this Division is well tim bered. About 1300 running feet of trest ling is necessary. Earthwork on tho last 4 miles is heavy. Tho ridge being higher, tho Line is laid upon its Northern ?Tope, which is scamed by numerous gorges. A considerable depression, 1300 feet in width and l? miles from terminal point of this Division necessitates a run of 2J miles level. At tho Rich Mountain Sad dle therefore, thc Lino is 0 miles in an air line from the Gap, and 820 feet below it. It becomes necessary to increase dis tance, and this is dono by one or more horse shoe curves mado in beading tho branches of tho Estatoo. Leaving tho main ridge at the end of tho second Division and following the slope of Rich Mountain tbe Line turns gradually north and 2} miles from start ing point, turns to the west and crosses Cove Creek on a bridge 65 feet in height and 270 feet span. Thence it follows the southern slope of a high ridge until it strikes the valley of Rocky Creek, an other branch of tho Estatoe. At this point tho first borso shoe curvo com mences. The Line turns to tho north and east and following mountain slopes which overlook tho valley of Rocky Creek for 2 miles, crosses the head branches of ibo Creek, and turning west again heads for the Estatoe. It comos out on tho valley of the Estatoo far up on the slopes of Chimney Top Mountain, at a point 5} miles from the Gap and 810 feet below it. Following tho general course of the Estatoe on thc sides of this Mountain for li miles, the Lino touches tho Valley of Folly Creek, the third Eastern ?-.ranch of tho Estatoe. At this point tho second horseshoe curvo com mences. Banning np the Valley of Fclf h. Creek and creasing nc^? Ila \,Vn?, tuc Line turns west again and strikes the Estatoe li miles from the Gap and 120 feet below it. Turning once more Noth ward, it heads straight for tho Gap end passes tho Blue Ridge Mountains with a cut 8^ feet in depth, 12} miles from Rich Mountain Saddle. The earth work on this .Division is heavy. The Valley of the Esiatoe throu<?h which the Lino is laid, 5? rugged u^d broken. Deep and narrow . gorges ara numerous cn ??cuutsin ' slc^s. TKA ?J?. pense of grading is lighter, howover, on account of tho facility with which the earth is wasted, the shovel only being necessary In removing 00 per cent, of the whole. Granite, in any quantity, is met with in but two places-on Rich Moun tain, and on Chimney Top Mountain. Being upon Mountain slopes, the cost of removing broken stones is almost nomi nal, the blast being sufficient to send tho fragments down thc sides. This Division is umbered On its entire length, both oak, chestnut, locust and black walnut, and material of the beet descripuVc orties, bridging, eic,, can be obtained at unusu ally low prices. Culverts aro'nnmororta, but small, and material of the proper ?hap* and sise for their construction is fot?nd in abundance at the places re quired. The passage of Cove Creek c&n be made ou a Howe Truss Bridge at a cost not exceeding $20 per. running foot, and abutments for same" built of dressed stone, at $6 per cubic yard.' Maximum grade on this Division Is 61 feet to tho mlle. Two eight degree curves are nec essary in turning Mountain ?lopes. No others will bo used sharper than 6 de grees. The soil in tho first And second Divis ions is generally red clay mixed in some places with sand *nd coarse gravid. In the third Division th.o soil ls moro Of a im?? ?IIIIIIIWIMMIIi I -;-7-^7JZy.'ll'.ll^Z r; require cash uaynieats far tdYettlslngoraured *?r Executors, Adjulnbrtr?tor? Mid ?thar tScrUrisi .nd herevlt?i sr/pend the rates for tb? ortt-iiw1 eolltts, ;VfclcU ?Ul onir 1? tai?rUd,wh?o^Ae uionny culacs with the order: CKstlono, two tnssrtlons, . . . - tMo .' ntlon, communications mutt be atto?apaele* by tbs true noms and address oftbsijriUr. Bo jrctv? uii?umitiyla wi?? ll O tr OC i-.Km?, u.wcm inf nae miry st?? pr. ?re furnished to rey?; tho pottage thereon. . ,-., , ... _. w? irs -ct ri^?=iir;i IO? .>>? n,m r?? opinion? of our carreeirtader.tj.: .' All-.-n 1*SltTr* ba ?dd>*)tad to"E? ItonlaUUicciwr/'ajgmebejsIv. dritte, ?poasy orders, ^"^8?^ . ?ndertet,, 8. C. ' '? ~-" I. A tn, sometimes mixed with small stones. Most of it can bo loosened without tbe aid of tbe pick or plow." Thc existence of tbio Gap commonly called Eatatoe' Gao ' seems to 'have been comparatively unknown, to the world, .being bidden hy' heavy ride:* //om the inhabitants of French Broad ' tilley ; and the rugged watcn of. EstoJtoe Velicy, and tbe primitive condition pf fa inhabitanto proving an effectuai barrier on the South Oarolina'sido. ESTIMATE OF ob&v. 1st Div.-251 rds.-*?,000 'iAib.' yds. a 15c.........;,:../.... .......$ 0,750 2nd Div.-20 ma.-145,000 cub. yds. a i6c.......2i,7?o 3rd Div.-12? ins.-235,000-cub. J.?S,;T -, a 15.......;....... 34,250 ? ?05,850 Clearing and Grubbing, Dridgo, Tres tles and Culverts.,.$20,000 Contingent Expenses... 10,000 ?'?'?.iv '..'<.: I. e.''! :.. ' -r-\>?- ?? .. . , $05,750 C08T OF MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION. 4500 tons ft. R. Iron nt $40 per T...$?:B0,OW> 145,000 cross ties at $25 p?i-ti?n.. 88,000 Splices, fish plates? fadfes and nuts..:.. .;8,000 ' $224,000 Add.??.05,750 Total Cost of Construction.$320,350 Excepting cost of material, tho use of convict labor will lessen tho estimate at least 50 per cent. The estimates given above, is Hablo to considerable modification iii locating tho distance will bo shortened'maicrially, and many objectionable pointa avoided, there by decreasing tho cost. Respectfully submitted, WM. J. KIRK, Chief Engineer. NEW tORK FASHIONS. "Worth's Toilettes-Short Costumes-Shoes and Gloves-Trimmln|rn. A costume recently ' devised by Worth for Mme. alarie Roze, is of palo lavender silk. The corsage is low, and strictly speaking-, there aro no sleeves. A alight - fringing of lace falls over the aim, and tb ia, by courtesy, we call a sleeve. It is made tight fitting round basque/ having a row of point bice around the neck. I The skirt is without trimming, except a narrow row of knife plaiting around the lower edge, and falls plainly io heavy court train nt the back? Bot the chief beauty of thia toilette is in the-exquisite lace over-dre&G, which is draped ia truly artistic style, and carelessly caught on cither Hide by a boqu?f of pink roses and leaves, one of which ia placed high up, the oilier quito low upon the train. An other lovely toilette ia pink antin, com bined with the new corduroy velvet of similar shad'-.. The dress is cut in one throughout, the corsage low, sleeves ex tremely short, and full court train', Over all is spread whatoeems a fairy frost work j of white jet set in lace-iike pattern*. A third handsome toilette is composed of wine-colored, moire antique combined with black velvet and fringe. As you will seo by this moire antique has come up again, so if you have: any of such fabrio bestowed away, now ia the time to bring it out. Possibly, however, the color (if it be colored! may not be & fashionable abado. This indeed would be a serious drawback ; BO if yoe doubt, endoso me a sample, and I will give- voa my opinion. Old brocades, or .rather new brocades resembling old ones,, are now brought, and here alco yon muy find something which can be utilized. Thc inevitable kilt skirt is inevitable no longer, for no?? wo some ti m<s see abort costumes made with plain skirt, overskirt above, and only a narrow gath I cred or plaited flounce on the lower edge. ? I The reason for such innovation .is that heavy winter materials do not qh-'iys admit of prolonged plaitings, . . T&py would be too heavy, and besides we havo seen BO much of kill plaited skirt] that may bo we oro getting a little tired of them. A pretty modeij tho Leonora, is partly kilt plsitcd, and ps ruy ?now-ibe back being 'V vised in auria, style, whilo tho frout is ornamented with bows,show ing only a narrow plaiting around tho lower edge. No overskirt of course is worn, but the Cecilla basque is pretty in combination. The Isolde Visito b a stylish outdoor garmont for early fall or winter, and aa horseback riding ia now very fashionable owing to the present rage for fox hunting, the Park Riding Habit may bo mentioned os having boca recently introduced. The Muriel over skirt is pretty when worn wi th a den ii Itrained skirt For tho reason that short costumes are ia reality what they profess to bc-that is to say really short-the. foot becomes an object of special consideration, and this apart from tho fact that hosiery ls now. as i nd oed lt has been for some tims past,' so very pretty, that it would seem quito wicked to hide it. So fori indoors wo find tho changes rung on nil .mannar of open styles, showing straps across, although quito recently, such beautiful boots havo been brought rut in brocaded silk that if they are worn tho stocking becomes a minor consideration,. For out door wear, plain high-buttoned kid. or cloth-top boots aro appropriate, but kid stamped in imitation of basket or aniiurc cloth are tho latest idea. : .<> < I Gloves are long on; the wrist, and are either heavy atitched,. boquet embroi dered, or delicately stitched ia self color, one style ?.*'-fts fashionable as the other. Colors ore either dark, approaching tbo invisible, v?rv nato, nr in maniiim ;H:d" or wood color o*r gray, but bright or posi tive colors of any kind are studiously avoided. For evening or full dress, the Harris Provost side-buttoned glovo con tinues to be the leading atylo, whilo for visiting mid many dress'oocatiolis tho llarris Seamless is most elegant. . Gosl ing somewhat less, wo find tho .Victoria and Don ria Maria which ora much like d by judicious purchasers. New ribbon.- ave so beautiful and so novel in design that they aro in great - ~-, so? o";y sccauso ? munn, but because l>y reason of their varied colors; tb?y give opportunity for intro ducing some 'fino effects in the wny of color.- ' For ?ve muet rcmemb?r- Uiat rib bons aro often not only : doubla but quadruple faced,, to say nothing of.lhe many hued brocade, embossed ?nd gaily flowered ribbons. LUCY BARTER. * FRAGRANT ASP DHWCATU. ODOM. Each flower contains h. fragrant eub stahco, and tho separilion of thia nub stance in a manner so as to retain all cf ita 8wc****8?, require* tho grealesf-' exp? rience and care. Dr. Price*? Unique Perfumes ara propped by ? pr^SSS '.hit PO rotates their natural fragrance. . ? Everything ? coudncivo to tbs. botter condition of the baby is sure to attr*ct uttmilion : and. hence it is that Dr. Bub's Baby Syrup ia becoming moro and"worn appreciated, as Ita wonderful Jnflusncsln ctr Sd ul n g the diseases of babyhood bo comen recognised. Prise ?5 cents. - Ex-Solicitor C. \V. Butta has turned to Charleston, and Wanta resent that district ir? Congress, nil tho ind?6???on^ <? ?ppcara'-rthi will be c trift?ii-?w? Sepubllean i tween Taft. Mackey and Butte '