The tribune. (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, December 02, 1874, Image 2
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A fUfeLlBHUO EVEW wt*UNK8DAY,-A.V
8?" UUAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA,
BYW.M. FRENCH,
A rAPKll FOB THE PEOPLE,
Independent in Politics.
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Address all coinmunlcations to
TltK THlliCNK UKAUFOBT, 8. C.
Tax Tit lose.
We are apprised that there are between
t ix aDd seven hundred thousand dollars
.n the treasury of the United States still
unclaimed and unappropriated the procecils
of the sale of real estate in St. Helena
Parish sold under the operation of
the direct tax acts levied by uct of Congress
during the war upon the insurec.tlonary
States. The burden of the whole
tax fell upon the inhabitants of the Sea
Islands of the coast. The titles to real
estate so acquired at tax sales whether
conducted according to tho law or not
re moat unsatisfactory, resting upon
technicalities and constructions most disadvantageous
to present holders as they
are without benefit to original owners.
We ncrer have been among the number
of those who were willing to look upon
our great government in the light of real
estate brokers of captured property, and
considered it only one of the casualties
resulting from the exigencies of the times
lhat ere this some measures of relief foi
t hose who become unhappily despoiled of
t heir homes has not been suggested by
the government to partially indemnify
_ J
ix not to reinstate somewhat those property
holders, who from their situation
were the earliest and greatest sufferers by
l?y the war.
We think as a matter of bare justice
as well as a matter calculated to place
this section of the state upon an equal
footing in the establishment of a well
founded prosperity, that the permanency
of these tax titles should be settled beyond
a pcradventure, and satisfying the
former owners by the payment of a monied
value equitably adjusted upon the
basis of their assessment value before the
war and upon condition of ill ?ir renunciation
and quit claim in favor uf the present
occupants.
Our Representatives in congress should
see to this among the first < hjocts which
should engage attention and we recommend
a liberal and comprehensive policy
in the framing of a bill for the protection
of each and every interest involved
in the issue which recommends itself to 1
every sentiment of justice, equity magnanimity
and public policy. There is
scarcely one of the original owners who
would net prefer being indemnified for
their property thus virtually confiscated,
rather than to have [any part returned
and under existing conditions it does
seem that a most satisfactory adjustment
and compromise might be effected in the |
intermit ^ ?>' T"- *
?? an. ??e nope that our representatives
in Congress will industriously
labor for a speedy arrangement of so
important a matter.
THE COMPTROLLEB-GENEBALSHIP.
The people will soon be called upon to
elect one to fill the office of Comptroller
General, made vacant by the elevation of
Judge Ifoge to Congress. In view of the
importance and responsibility of the position
and of the delicate trusts that it po
scsses, we hope that a fit, experienced,
and thoroughly capable candidate be
placed before the people by the dominant
party.
We precoma of course, that there is no
chance for the election of any one outside
the republican fold, but there is no reason
why in deference to public sentiment and
to smooth the asperities of mere party
r?*cor, that an onobjectionab'e candidate
be proposed for the c ncentraiion of all
classes whose interests are so materially
involved.
The office was abolished once by the
Bcott administration, and the incumbent
Edwin F. Gary a true and tried man was
legislated out because he could not be
made the pliant tool of the corrupt ring.
IU> mote honest and capable officer could
be found and his claims might justly be
asserted in the spirit of reform.
On account of the experiences necessary
to constitute a nonular
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.fttocr, we tit ink that its duties could best
l? discharged by some one whose services
i-> the Auditor's department hare been
k characterised by fidelity and fitness. Any
County Auditor whose accounts and balances
hare been unezceptionably correct,
and untampered with by the late admini
(ration it would soent might be regarded
as proof against fraud and corruption
t -at might threaten its integrity. Socli
? record would bp sufficient eulogiuin in
^liepe trying times of the honesty and integrity
of any public office r found correct
J T all his details of pi ' btuineiw.
Tn this connection a s have heard it |
atuted, tnat, the Auditor's of
an i a r - jv jomom .?
Laurens County, of which Judge Cullcu
Lurk is Auditor, have been most particularly
well kept and satisfactorily adjusted
and we are glad to make note of it. If
such is the case, let the verdict of the people
be: " Tbou hast been faithful over
few things, I make thee ruler ovar many
things." Our support is already vouchsafed
to honesty, iut-egrity, capability
and fitness. So mote it be.
Itultlmorc, Port lloyal nncl
Havuniiiili.
It gives us great pleasure to chronicle
the establishment upon a Arm busis of a
line of steamers from Port Royal to Baltimore.
Wo would presume to suggest,
however, the idea if it has not prompted
itself the increased advantages which
might accrue if this line were made to
proceed to Havana, touching at our port
both ways as the steamers from New
York find it profitable to do, hcnco to
Femandina. A weekly line hence to Fluvanna
in addition to the mail subsidy
that wpuld be unhesitatingly granted
would render such a route one of the most
profitable that could be conceived. But
for the disastrous delays incident off the
bar of Charleston, the line of mail steamers
that formerly plied to that port from
Havanna would have been a pecuniary success.
Impeded by no such drawbacks at this
port the regularity and expeditiousness
iucumbent upon the mail service need
never be interferred with or delayed for
want even of a pilot which arc unnecessary
luxuries upon a bar with thirty or thirty-five
feet of water, and a straight passage
to the docks.
Cheap Transportation Convention.
ExGov. P. K. Scott, of Richland ; Mai.
B. D. Townscnd, of Marlboro; Andrew
Simmons, Esq., of Charleston, Gen. J. VV.
Harrison, of Anderson ; Hon. John Winsmith,
of Spartanburg ; S. S. Solomonp,
Esq., of Charleston ; W. J. Magrath, of
Charleston are appointed delegates to
represent this state in the convention "to
promote cheap transportation in tin
United States," which convention will be
held in the city of Richmond, Va., ou the
first Monday in December, 1874.
Got. Moses in appointing the above
delegation entirely ignored the claims of
Port Royal, which above all otlu-r seaport
towns in our State should have been
represented. When he or oth< r Republican
candidates want votes they never
1 ose sight of Beaufort, snd Port Royal ar.d
they are busy and loud .mouthed in
professions of interest and attsnlnripni fnr
thiB otherwise neglected quarter. We
hope it will not be likewise with his successor,
who has Jsuckcd this orange and
will now throw the rind away.
Fleus.
It is said that when a fox is very much
troubled with fleas, he goes into the next
pool with a little lock of wool in his
mouth and keeps his body under water
u ntil the vera in get into the wool; after
which he quits the wool and diving
leaves his tormentors to shift for themselves,
and get their livelihood where
they can. If Governor Clian.berlain will
learn wisdom from the fox and get rid of
the dirty insects that threat on to infest
and prey upon his gubernatorial prerogative,
the ablution might not ouly drown
the creatures that expect to inhabit him,
but cleanse him from dark suspiciousWill
he cro under ?
Now that the tide of Northern travel
is turni ng southward to the balmy climate
of Florida the rcuie via the Port Royal
Steamers from New York unie tlu
a ifcst and mod agreeable for tourists
Much of the travel tbatjhas been in the
habit of passing thro' end lingering a few
days in Charleston in previous years wilj
be prevented from doing soon account ef
the prevalence of so fatal a form of diph
thcria as wou'd almost forbid entry much
less tarrying in rs limits over night. At
this point the tourist would have a
choice of routes lithcr by continuing the
passage on to Feruandina where the same
steamers proceed, or by rail upon Jthe
Port Roya' Railroad to Savannah and in
time to connect with trains fur Florida,
and that too without running the risk of
laying over a night in |Savannah where
probably the same malignant dijearc prevails
aa in Charleston. The advantages
of this route should l<e fully impressed,
fhe steamers on this line are moderate'}comfortable,
but of course the rate of
passage is considerably less.
TbeN. Y. Financial Ckroniclo "-ays: ?
*' The tax rate in South Carolina and
Florida is seventy cents?thirty cents
higher than in Georgia and twenty cents
higher than in any of the other Sou: hern
States. The highrst rate in the Noith is
paid by the Republican State of Kov&da,
and the lowest in the Democratic fetatoof
Connecticut. In the former it is one hun
-a? i -a s. 1- * - *
ureu hiiu iwci?c ana a nail, au<l in tlic
latter ten cent*.
Xhe alxive mu.-t be a mistake, we paid
about 20 mills l.nt year and the tax in
this county thia year is $1.74 on the $100
eo that we are ahead of any Northern
State. Bat theii the people J are satisfied
if they can earn enough 'during the year
to support their honest and intelligent
St te Government, and the tax collector,
only aells out the poor nn&honeat colored
man that votes the regular . republican
ticket atraight.
Tonthonhb reported to be short?
Canning fruit ia railed a " put ub job w
by llit PitUhuig fonder.
. r ' i.iMa s
TU..VX?i^Ul\ 1NU.
Oocc mote the Nation 03 Thursday la
poured forth its prayerful utterance i
obedience to Executive proclamatioi
While we could not but feel that a day <
"fasting, humiliation and prayer," woul
have been more appropriate to and coi
sonant with the condition of the poop
of South Carolina, we were content n?
to dwell upon the past in sackcloth ail
ashes, but with cheerful walk and chari
able way, wc joined the multitude 1
ron/lni* tKnn'ro
.vuv*v> vuuu .\0 kiiab IIIU X U LI 11 U bCCUlt'
gilded with some hope and promise. V\
returned thanks that a new era was prol
ably dawning upon the whole countr
Realizing that improvement in Soul
Carolina must come by Btreak of ligh
nlng or by some similar interposition <
Providence, we look forward for eac
succeeding thanksgiving day to bring \
nearer the consummation of our hope, i
the establishment of a wise, intclligei
and virtuous government, although
may require repeated thunder bolts 1
clear the atmosphere of our politic;
horizon.
Columbia November, 80th 1874.
Editor Beaufort Tribuue:
Perhaps a few items from the capit
may not be unacceptable to your brigl
little sheet, whoso birth we, who bcliei
' in something better than partisan orgai
hailed with pleasure.
Franklin Judas goes out to-morroi
' and " noue so poor to do him reverence
his rascal-tics hare alienated all of h
friends, seemingly to the very last on
The reward of his treason will .not la
him long, and then he will go dowi
down, down.
TIiiq rnimflr mon loiolw J
C .O.CIJ, fcUTO up I
Hardy Solomons, his horses carriages an
their appertenancts, and fortwith wit
that sublime impudence, which lit
distinguished him on former occasion, 1
purchases new horses, new carriages an
harness to correspond.
He has now conceived the idea that I
will proceed to be elected judge of tl
first circuit, but the chair of the lainentc
Graham was made too large for F. J. i
ever to fill. The fact is, ho is relying fi
assistance from his former dupes, who at
glad of the chance of repaying him i
the coin, which hc; for vimr*. h*a t
them, nothing but fair promises.
Thete is but little to interest youi
the proceeding of the assembly, On
Solon introduced a bill rc-quiriug Count
Commissioners to give bonds : ignorin
the fact that an act was passed in kl87
for that purpose. It is a -coble sigh
however, to witness Leslie in his role s
a reformer, I know what it reminds me i
but I wont say.
A show is made of doing somcthin
but it is only a shadow pantomiue,
On Saturday, the first bill was intrc
duced to provide means for p tying th
members, this you may rest assured wi
receive early attention.
What a spieu-lid opportunity forgivin
touo and character and promise of a fa:
future, was lost to the Assembly, whs
the speaker failed to appoint lion. Get
A. Trenholm of Chsjlcston, chairman c
ihe committee on Ways and Means.
Your worthy Intftndant, I see, is cler
of the senate judiciary committee.
Dekbt.
Vicksbuuo, November 2C.~-The gran
jury of this Couuty composed of ten n<
grocs and seven whites, lias returne
, tight indictments againstT. W. Cardos
the colored Ststo Superintendent of Eds
, cation, for forgery and tmbc/zlemen
We wonder if lie lia.' b; en signing bond
and forget how many lie put his name 1
Toodles would say " not that man hi
another man, "
, ?
Mrs Ilnjriet Beecher Stowe is meandi
I ing through the ev-rgjndes of Flori I
again, looking as young nud beautiful t
ever. Sins is a great favorite with c
classes of the people, and even the alligi
tow crawl up ou the banks and son
b niguantly at her as she pa-sea. Sli
has invited her old friend Susan 1
Anthony to come down and renew h<
youth.?Brooklyn Argut.
K Young Man Taken at His Woud.'i'ho
other day Bisop Haven took a
uofnir advautago of u gushing youth i
Jlaryville, in Marion county, Iowa. Tl
Bishop was dedicating a Methodist churc
and soliciting subscriptions for it, and
c<.rtain young man whispered that if
ccrta,n young lady in the congregatii:
Would nmrry liim ho would give $300 I
tl, e church. And tha Bisop blurted
rigbt out in meeting, and the jouag lad
){ke Barkis, annouueed that she was wil
i nt?*
?
Tub Color Lin* in Indiana.?At It
dianapolis on Wcdncvday last, the Chi
Justice of tile Supreme Court of Imlinu
nnderid opinion in an appeal case tlv
colored children are not entitled by tl
laws of tbat Stale to admission to the sau
schools with whites. 'I'lic Legislature hi
provided separate schools for the t*
races, and this provision is not in conflii
with the fourteenth Amend moot to tl
Constitution of the United 8tAtes. Tl
educational sections of the Constitution <
Indiana were not intended for persons <
the African race, iyr they expressly lint
the enjoyment of their provisions to cit
zens, and at the time of the adoption <
that Constitution ncgroc* wrro neith*
citizens of the United States nor of Ind
ana. Upon the question whether tl
fourteenth amendment lias worked an
change in tb** constitutional provisions <
; tb" StAte, tho c.'_ . aayr. tliat the foil
IpfiC.r k&xd..
ui mti *if ?g/Tr">CT
I ^CLUtli amendment bad iiot deicgi.ed to
st tiio Federal (Jovermiiciil power aid coniu
trol of the domestic institutions of the
n. State, and^thut this rule has beta, in all
:if constitutional respects, sustained by the
d highest judicial tribunal in the Country
;l_ and the one especially charged with the
j0 construction of interpretation cf the Fed
oral Constitution. By the solenn decision
of that high court, the privieges and
^ immunities belonging to citizms of the
State, as such, rest for their seurity and
protection where they have heretofore
rested?with the States thcnsclves. In
0 conclusion the Court says: " Colored childreu
arc not entitled to admision into the
common schools which aro jrovided for
:h the education of white chiuren." ^ It is
t- stated that an appeal in the case will be
af taken to the Supreme Cour|of tbe United
, States.
:h
13 oniTUAiiv.
in Richard DeTreville. Another column
^ on the roadside of life, vererablein years
it and the respect and reverence which it
Iq evoked, lias crumbled int? dust. Col.
, Richard DeTreville, after an useful and
11 well-spent life of Beventj-tnree years,
passed away on Wednesday night. He
was graduated at West Poiit in 1823, and
received the appointment d brevet colonel
of artillery in the United States
al army, and served until 1855, when he
lt resigned. Afterwards he itudied law,
and practiced in this State up to the
time of his death. He filled many offices
of honor, and among them th? LieutcnantGovernslnp
of the State. Tie funeral of
v, the deceased took place at fummerville,
ii where he had been living forBome time,
. the large attendance giving evidence of
ls the solid esteem in which he was held.?
e. Netcs.
st Col. DeTreville was formerly a resident
ai of Beaufort and repeatedly represented
the county in the State Senate. He was
au able constitutional lawyer, * faithful
advocate end a polished gentlenan. His
loss will be felt by a large and apprecia19
tive circle of relatives and friends.
ie
d ox ? vr akin /"?/-? -1-. > >
- 0 1 AIL AINU UUUINIY lAAtb.
Couutt Tkeasuher'r Office 1
le Coort Hour, V
le * Beaufort, 8. C.)
Notice ia herebv itlven that thta oflBc* will be
d open for the receipt of the State and Couaty Taxea
for the year 18<4 on the 80th day of Nov. 1874.
r- All tares net paid on or before the 15th day of
_ January 187.7 will bo liable to a penalty of twenty
per cent,
re Ail real and personal property la charge J :
Fjr State pnrpoecs 102-6 mills
For Connty purposes 8 mills*
For Past indcbtednce 2 mills.
- Foil Tba |?3? uiptia M uuilat.
For School purposes, Beaufort, Bluffton, ooetlic,
Dilton Head, and Peeplea Township ?9) mllia:
n ( ooeawhatchie, Law ton. Pocotaliuo. Sheldon ana
Tcinnssec. one (1> mill; St. Helena and Ladles
ie Island throe (S) mills. OEOHGE IIOLMES.
nov26 Bt. Treasurer Beaufort, County.
i furnFture.
is Just Received from Cincinnati a Lot
4 of Old Fashion
e OAK BOTTOM CHAIRS,
PRICE ONLY 75 Cents,
AI.SO,
iC CHAMBER SETS,
11 MATTRA8SKS,
CARPETING8,
K nTTOH I TW nnr r nnn c? i?
- vuuia.111 acc. ccc.
n Geo. Waterhouse.
j- dec2 G5.
I R. P. BARRY,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER IK
Dn u,
CLOTHING,
t
BOOTS AND SHOES,
IIATS AND CAPS,
NOTIONS, &c. &c.
Bay Street. Beaufort. S. C.,
dec2-54.
s chasT' eTverdier,
V AGENT FOB
le
* Singer's Sewing Machines
it For Beaufort County.
MACHINES witli NEEDLES and
ATTACHMENTS Constantly on Hand.
~ dec2 55.
tc buckwheatTlour,
i Hapls Siar,
Ciioice Syrnp,
to For Sale By
jj W. M. FRENCH,
' a. e. & f. w. scheper,
U%.
j. DEALERS IN
I Dn w,
' ClotBing, Notions, &c.,
Have Laid in an Immense Stock of
!e Fall and Winter Goods,
of LADIES GOODS,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
|l_ nATS, BOOTS, SHOES, Ac. Ac.
of :0:
cr Call and Examine tbe stock, which
i- cannot be surpassed by any House in th?
ic State.
J :0:
)f Prices Low to Suit the Times,
r . dec2-5;J.
BEAUFORf
MACHINE SHOP. }
Having opened a Shop here, I am prepared
with the LATEST IMPROVED
TOOLS to Build and repair all kindB of ,
MACHINERY, both Wood and Iron.
Particular attention given to
Designing and Pattern Making,
For New Worlt.
STEAM PIPE aud FITTINGS,
Constantly on hand
At Northern Prices.
Common Sizes of Iron Nuts
AND STEEL.
Pcreonal attention given to
SETTING and CONSTRUCTING
STEAM BOILER
FURNACES FOR SAVING FUEL.
Shop next to PoBt Office
J. A. Whitman,
Mechanical Engineer.
BEAUFORTHOUSE <
Beaufort, S. C.,
Having fitted np thejabove named House, I am
Prepared to accommodate the
Public,
Carriages will be on band to carry guests to and
from the Depot and
Port Royal.
J. A. DUPONO.
Proprietor.
nov28-S3
mrsTmorillo,
Has Just Received a Fresh Stock of
FRUITS and .
Confectionery.
Store Opposite the Bant, i
BAY STREET.
nov25-M.
schooner bertha,
CAPT. M. B, TRF.VETT,
Will ply between Savannah and Beaufort, in connection
with all Steamships betwen
Northern Ports
AND p
Sayannali.
Fieights Carricd*as n
LOW
As by any other route with Quick despatch. All
Orders I
Bntruated to mc will be punctually attended to.
M, B. TREVETT.
nov25-41.
? j
NOTICE
TO
SHIP MASTERS
AND
COTTON H1IIPPEIIH, '
Port Royal Colton Compressinr
WarclioiiHlntr t& Power Co.,
Aro prepared to receive on storage and Compress
Cotton at the usual rates at their work sand yard at
Port Royal,
CHAS. ROGERS, %
Superintendent.
nov25-80. '
P. M. WHITMAN,
"Watolimnker unci Jeweler,
ISA 1 STREET, BEAUFORT, 8. C.,
Has Just received from the North a fine assort- |
moiit of goods at
Northern Prices.
WEDDING RINGS, $8.00 to $U.OO,
SILVER RINGS, 80c. to $1.80,
SILVER NAPKIN RINGS, $8."0 to $4 00. 1
LADIES GOLD WATCHES, $3G to $00.
8 Day & 1 Day Striking Clocks,
$3.50 to $8.
GENTS' GOLD CHAINS, PINS, IRINC S,SLEEVE 4
BU CTONS, STUDS, WATCH CHAINS,
LADIES GOLD and PLATED JEWELRY,
GOLD PENS, AC.. AC.
Goals' Gold aid Silyer latches.
Call aod examine before purchasing, and fatirfy
yoorself yon can rave ton to twenty-live per cout <
from Charleston or Savannah prices.
nov28 87.
JAS. E. MCGREGOR,
CARRIAGE MAKKR.
Repairing of all kinds done with neatness and
despatch, and satisfaction guarauroe,l. Shop cor
West and Craven S,roetfl,
BEAUFORT, S. C.
nov28 80.
A, ARTES,
Barber.
SIIAVIXO,
HAIR CUTTING,
DYD1NG, and
SHAMPOOING,
In the inoHt ,
Artistic Style.
ISaloon la tho rear of tho Drag Store,
BKAUFOBT, S. C.
orlMl.
LUMBERYARD.
A Fall Stock of Lumber and Timber constantly
I on hand at I
1 Low Prices.
Partlea desiring estimates for lrr?o quantities
arc reqiiotcd to give nio a call. Yard In rear of i <
the Po?t office. 11
R.O. HDI.MKs.
' iiova'-S;.
4
JAMES E. BOYCE, '
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER,
Dealer in
ALES,
WINES,
LIQUORS, ?
AND TOBACCO
MOTIONS,
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS
and SHOES- *l<
I? A. Y ST.,
i
BEAUFORT, 8. C., nov35.
J. A. ENSLOWj
FACTOR, 1
SHIPPING, AND COMMISSION
Merolinnt,
141 East Bay, Street,
CHARLKSTOKf 8. C.
Dn Ml.
Pnncy Good%
Hoots and Hhoon,
'runkM, VhIIsoh,
>Iilllnory and Drew Maklnit
On hand a large assortment of
NOTIONS,
At Prices Bound to Please.
MRS. MARY McERIDE,
forth East Cor. Bay ana Scott Street.
BEAUFORT, 8. C.
ovSW9. I
N. BRADY,. ;
Dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c
The highest price paid for
Otter Mink & Deer SKINS
and all kiuds of
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
BAY ST., BEAUFORT, S. C.
ioy V5-62
"wTSTFRENCHr
AGENT.
Wholesale and Retail
DZALKB IN ,
Fine Groceries, Fruits and
Vegetables, A full Assortment of
Canned Goods,
Dried Fruits, &c.
Just Received a Barrel of CANADA SALMON,
In ph kle.
30 Barrels Biscuits..
16 Barrels Apples,
$3.50 per barrel,
Catawba Qrapas,
Oranges, Cranberries,
figs, Onions,
Calces,
Foiatoes, &c.,
THE BEST HAMS IN THE MARKET
SMOKED TONGUES,
DRIED BEEP,
BREAKFAST BACON,
4,500 pounds SHOULDERS,
Suitable for Country Merchants.
"wmTmitchell,
Blacksmith and
Horseshoer.
Any work In my Lino Executed promptly and
with despatch. Satisfaction Gun ran toed and work (
aono as well as any where in tlio State.
SHOP OPPOSITE THE ARHKNAL,
nEAUFOItl, 8. C.
aoT*5~tt.
W. H. CALVERT,
TIN S MIT H,
DXAI.KR IN
JAPANNED PLANISHED aud
PLAIN TIN WARE.
Constantly on hand a fall Stock of
Heating, Cooking and Box
STOVES and PIPE.
P.irtU-uirr attention given to putting on and re( airing
Tin Roofs, lenders nnd Gutters.
Terms Ccs!i.
Hoping for n ?-??n 11 .tunoa of the pnlrtiNgo Into*
>\<?i k
l>c done In tlie most woik-'i ulllte inui ucr. HH