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* ? The tribune! PL BLISUKD EVERY WEDNESDAY. AT BEADFORT, SOOTH CAROLINA BYW.M. FRENCH, A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. . Independent in Politics. TERMS: One Year, . . . . . S3 OO Six Month*. .... 1 OO ADVERTISING KATES: Per Square, flrat Insertion . . . SI AO Per aquare, second Insertion, . 1 OO npnim cvniimi* innuc wun jenny auvcruscrs. Address all communications to TIIBTRinUXK BKACFORT, R.C. , "Gen Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia was in one of the carriages following the Norfolk Blues and was applauded so much that he had to remain Btanding with uncovered head for many minutes at a time. Great attention was also shown to Col. W. IT. Taylor, a guest of the Norfolk company, who was Gen! Robert E. lice's chief of staff daring the last years of the civil war."?N. T. Tribune. The above acconnt, and the enthusiastic reception accorded the members of tic jVasliington Light Infantry of Cborj?ston and other Southern military organizations, by the citizens of Boston add New York, is full of significance. It is a general expression of the feeling pf sectional reconciliation which began to make itself apparent in the canvass preceding the lost Presidential election. There are some, who, doubtless view this exhibition of good feeling w*th mingled cmotious of pleasure and regret; of pleasure, because they naturally prefer that fraternal cordiality should again prevail among the participants in the late ferri iile civil strife; of regret because in the Bign of the time3 they sec a premonition of a too great reaction. They apprehended that in the haste to kiss and moke friends the conquerors in the recent struggle for great principles may loosen their hold upon the advantages derived from success, and that the ideas which were overcome in the tented field may yet predominate in the intellectual arena, the halls of legislation. There can be no doubt but what this reactionary feeling in favor of those who sought the dissolution of the Union, is a manifestation of the sympathy felt by the best classes at the North for a kindred people who, they are convinced, have for the last ten years been subject to state governments forced*upon them, of the most corrupt and degraded nature. Having grasped this idea, they will do all in their power to enconrage the inauguration of an era of honest b-gis'ation undor (incorrupt and incorruptible leaders, and whatever elements obstruct the attainment of so desirable an end. whether ignorance, lust of power or greed of plun&At virill l>e thrust aside. If a suspicion gains ground that the colored vote is subversive of the best interests ?Lj. ? ? v* By luipwrmul ?ecuon ot iue union, because controlled by bad men, the liandwriting on the wall indicates that the same power that bestowed the right of suffrage will not hesitate to withdraw it for the benefit of tho descendants of those who fourht at Entaw and Bunker Hill a century ago, to found this Republic. THE U 8. FREE SCHOOL.FUND. The impression is generally entertained 1?y those who hold any distinct ideas nbout the resources of the Free Common Schools, that .the Commissioner entrusted with the disbursement of the United States School Fund, have a right to open and maintain such schools in the Parishes of St. Helena and St. Luke as they may see fit. In order to disabuse the public mind of this mistaken idea, we will quote, from the U. S. Statutes at large 187&-4 the sections which bear upon the matter, "all^moaey derived from the sale of aehool farm lands * * and all bonds purchased with the proceeds of such sales, and all moneys derived from the leases of said school farm lands by the direct tax commissioners of the district of South Carolina * * shall be turned over to the Secretary of the Treasury by the officers of the government, in whose ?u ?J ? vu??vpuj nuu uuuun iuu money may oe; and wid moneys shall be by said secretary Invested in bonds of the United States, and with said aforenamed bonds t-ball be by him retained as s fond for the use and support of froe public schools in the parishes of St. Helena and St. Luke, South Cure Una, in equal parts, the interestef which shall annually be expended to internee the Keieney of any free pviite ethocli eetabluhed and euetatned in eaid farUbm by authority of eaid State if tuck eehoeleekail eeiet, otherwise at the discretion of the commissioners hereinafter named; and such expenditures shall be made under the direction and control of a special board of three eounmasioncn, who ahall be appointod by and act under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, and removable at his discretion, nod shall be duly sworn that tboy wiil faithfully discbarge their duties as such commissioner* and shall giro good and sufficient bonds therefor as said Secretsrcquir, and who shall not re ceivc more "than oue hundred dollars per year each for their services." We would direct the attention of the School Commissioner and the Boards of Distriet Tiustecs within the limits of the Parishes ot St. Helena and St. Lukes to the unequivocal meaning of this Act. It is not contemplated that independent schools are to be maintained, but to entihl* the Trustees and Board ot School Examiners to Increase the efficiency, and pro. long the scholastic year of the State Free Common Schools under their charge and to eke out the funds derived from the poll and local taxes and the State appropriation. The correspondent of the Charleston Ifctca writing from Columbia says; The elements here arc shaping themselves into organiz- d opposition to the reform policy of Governor Chamberlain. Some of his former political associates of the better class reluctate against the credit which lie has gained by firmly adhering to the promises which he and they made in the campaign, and by his really seeking to promote the interests of the people.. They have become apprehensive too, that in trying to improve the name and credit of his party he may split it to pieces. This is remarkable as involving the admission that the extirpation of bad properties, the extrusion of bad persons, from a political organization, with a corresponding effort to infuse good qualities into it, and bring into active party life a less exceptionable sort of men, will weaken and perhaps*overthrow it. Practically, the say, th^y party is only held together by the cohesive power of plunder and the prevalence of corrupt practi. ces. They are less concerned at the increase of his personal and political rep ut-ition, but are fully alive to the dangers of his so clearing the field that they will have no loDger standing place in it. Everything points to a dcrtcrmined purpose next winter to head him ofi, and if possible bring him to account. Between now and then, however come the public trials, and the mode in whioh they are conducted, the results which will be reached, the lights to be thrown upon the parties connected with them, w ill have a most important effect upon the cvenrs of the future. T he prosecutions in the name of the State of offenders against its majesty and rights, and against the resources and property of the people, in exposure of the long (uninterrupted career of impositions, frauds and outrages upon them, will be at the same time the test of the sincerity, heartiness, abili ty and racorruptness of those who have instituted them. The actions which are to lie conducted in the county^ will thus have a double interest, and be at once the ordeal of the refuted criminals and the touchstone of their prosecutors. Those who arc charged with this responsible duty cannot escape its necessary consequences. If I am not gieatly mistaken, events are working an opening in this State for the return of the conservatives to their just and proper influenceand power. The outside pressure of opinion and sentiment bearing upon our fortunes, the decided character of the elections all over the country, co-operating with the convictions that have taken deep root in all classes in the State itself, that ltudicul government here is a failure," a shame and a fraud, all fully exposed, will work woudcrs when they arc free to act. The Washington Light Infantry of Charleston were received in Boston with most flattering honors. At the Mayors reception at Music Hall, speeches were made by Gens. Sherman, Kiipatrick and Burnaide of the U. 8. Army, and by Fjtz Hugh Lee and Col. Andrews in response. C?il?A. O. Andrews, of Charlesion, an honorary member of the W. I. I., spoke as fo I0W6: Booth Carolina receives with the deepest emotion the greeting of Massachusetts -an emotion whoso tenderness, whose intensity, whose amplitude, con only l>e measured as when twin sister meets twin sister, and the fiery tribulations' the estranging vicissitudes of the past, are put aside, all lost sight of, all forgotten, in the happy auguries of an unclouded and an undivided future. How opportune is the happening of 1 these centennials. Verily there it a providence that shapes our ends. Long, and i rugged, and dark, may be the road, but in the fullness of His own good time, He causeth light to shine, and in ways untbougbt by human ken, brings abont results that fill us with admiring wonder i and surprise. Who can fsll to b* impressed, that just at this especial juncture we should be catching sight of, and coming up to, these hundred mile-atones in the journey of our common country-at the very moment in our history when their sight and presence ae> m so seasonable, ao fortunate, so aupicious, so needed to admonish and to instruct, as well as to cheer, and to stimulate. First came Lexington and Concord. Old Heclenburg followed, and in the echoes which yet linger around ua, we hear the music sounding again with all its primal fervidneaa and fire, struck from that old chord, as it first burst forth in notes of i quickening fraternity. To-day we gather in pious homage around your own consecrated shrine, and join with yon in doing rercreace where Warren's blood was shed, and renew with you, in- family pledge, the sacramental oath, that U shall jot hare been shed in rain. Whose heart shall not be lifted into a purer and a sweeter atinospher *, as he hears the tread, and feels the. approach, of this graail procession of the mighty past! No dim and shadowy remembrances eocloud them; bat they come, all coruscated with light. Like towering cliffs, sublimely they lift their hoary beads. Bhooting out amid the raptd current upon which we are surging, they turn our course. In reverential arr?st, we pause and pond. r. On their craned fronts we read, furrowed in blood, "truths that wake, to perish never." In our inmost soul, we feel how full of blessing is their presence; how teemingly fruitful, if we but will it so, for a mightier, a far exceeding, u more glorious and beneficently harmonious future! How fraternizing, how hallowing is their influence! Lowly we bend, and ask a blessing and u benizon, ere we hurry on, in the voyage l>efore us. It is in such a spirit that we meet you to-day. Liko the worn and jostled members of some large family at Christmas tide, who have almost unlearned the season, as one of merriment, a note of wciLuuic tuuicn iur us, nc me old loved homestead. How the old tie tuts \t our heartl Our ears catch the- gleeful chimes. Soon hursts out the once familliar carol. "Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy." Is this for us? Can wc be included? [Cries of Yes! Yes!] The dear old chant rings out again-and all our misgivings melt away as in jubilant strain is wafted to heaven, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace goodwill to men." Yes, we come! True, in our hands we bring no precious vase, in whose rich loam flowers the costly exotic. We come in homely gatb, and with broken cup. but in that cup, is a soi 1 which yonder column will recognize-it r s from old Moultrie's aand bank, [cheers] You shall plant therein the olive branch. Old Bunker Hill will catch the gracious dews as they fall from heaven, and gently drop them to nourish its growth, and under his stately Jiaft it shall find shelter from the scorching sun.- [prolonged applause.] Yes, this is the temper in which we meet you to-day-even as in olden Christmas tide-and we will closely gather around your honored Yulelog, and as its fragrant smoke curls up, tell o,er with you, in garrulous gossip, of the grand old days a hundred years ago, when in bloody sweat and travail of soul, were laid the foundations of this goodly heritage, alike for us and for yon, for South as for North, for West as for East, and from whose lofty towers shall be forever flung its standard of loye waving in the breezes of Heaven, and inscribed, bo that all afar off may read, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." ( And now, my friends' when this hallowed jubilation is o'er, and we go back to our homes, what message shall we carry to our reverenced old mothert Never were her sons prouder of her. Never clung they with more filial closeness to ' her, than now in the day of her adversity. Corruption has harried her misrule has revelled, over her, but there she stands, patient and undaunted, in all her matron> ly purity; never more worthy of our love, than as unruffled amid her assailants, she guthers up the courtly folds of her robe in majestic self-rectitude, her stately eye beaming with the fires of an unstained birthright, and casting to the dust, by its trapsflgureU light, the approaches of insult and dishonor. To her ear, the National harp has oft been made to sound, "like sweet bells jangled, out of tnne and harsh." But there is a chord in that harp, a golden choid, which still vibrates in her heart, "musical as Apollo's lute," charmiDg as the harp of Orpheus. It u the chord of these ancient memories; it is the string in that harp, which runs from Moultrie to Bunker Hill. [Applause.] It is the key which, struck at Concord and Lexington, vibrates to Eutaw and King's Mountain. Shall we tell her that you have struck that chord, and that you have struck it with the note, and the music, and the trneness of its ancient song? If so then indeedshall this day's celebration cause Bunke Hill to be treasured up as the shadow of a great -rock, bringing rest, and refreshment, and hope, to pilgrims worn, aud heavy, and weary. In consequence of the modification of the injuction against the paying out funds for the past due school claims, holdrrs of certificates prior to Nov. 1st. j 1872, will he entitled to receive about fifty one per cent, and those prior to Nov. 1st. | 1?73 -I ?? i ?.kivui tuiriy iwu per cent, exclusive of payments from local district tax* ] cs levied for past indebtedness. ' MARINE NEWS. 1 St. Hklkha Sound. , Jane 18th Brig Fanny, Evans master It days from St. Thomas W. I in ballast to Campbell Wyllie A Co. 18tb Cleared Brigantine Pucelle, Bingary master for London England, with 800 tons phosphate rock from Pacific mining Co. ?19th Russian Ship V?ta, Winstire master, for Aberdeen, Scotland, with 1102 tons phosphate rock from Coosaw mining Co. mh\ o ON" HAND, 4 >) Bales Prime Eastern HAY Fob Sal* Cheap, 8. M. WALLACE, mch.l7-tf. Beaufort, 8. C. HENRY WELSH, Importer and 'Wholesale Grocer. #17 WiMhtncton atreet? Cor. l^renlclln at kkw yo uk. Quarantine ITotica. or a icc or tub hbalth orrttEB, i" BsMJroRT, g. C., April *th, 1875- J PILOT# AND MA8TKKS OP VKSflBL# ARB notllfd that the quarantine law of thU State (Mo Into operation on the II ret of May, proximo, and eontlnnea la force antll the flrat of Novemher. All rladi taetag under the head of aah-dtrl . Ian two, Mention fwar, of the Act will come to an arbor at quarantine twhongc oil Ftrto I*Und, *W??Mon at tin Health Olar. rtlote will pitljr t? ttte Of*.e fur farther la traction*. P. I. To mrtoii. M,D. opri.?.st * orgecr "ort School District No. I. The legal Voters of School District No 1. are hereby notified to meet at 12 M. on Saturday June 26th in the Council Hall, town of Beaufort, for the purpose of transacting the following business viz1st to choose a chairman for said meeting. 2d to choose a secretary. 8rd to hear report of school trustees, ith to levy a tax for the support of schoo's the ensuing year. Sth to do any other business in reference to schools thought proper when met. June 15th 1875. ) R. H. Glcaves. Trustees > R. K. Carleton. ) L. 8. Langley. The University Scholarships. Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of "An Act toj establish certaiu State Scholosships* in the University of South Carolina," approved February 20, 1874 the Board of School Examiners for Beaufort County will hold a free public competitive examination of those who desire to avail themselves of the advantages offered by the State Scholarships established and provided for b? the aforesaid Act, on Monday the fifth day of July next at the office of the School Commissioner. Candidates for examination must be fifteen (15) years of age and give satifactory evidence of good moral character. They will be examined in the common ?<i]giisn orancnes, to wit; orthography, Reading, Writing, Mental and Written Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar end History, and must have some knowledge of Algebra nnd of Latin. By order of the Board, Shepard D. Gilbert, School Commissioner. Exofficio Chairman and Clerk. G. WATERHOUSE, CROCKERY and GLASS WARE, Porcelain Lamp Cuixnies. are less liable to break than GLASS and give a softer light. " LAMPS ati BRACKETS." Glass Table Setts of four pieces. also: A good assortment of Rockingham TEA POTS, PITCHERS and YELLOW NAPPIES OVAL BAKERS Lir Buxn*. BAKI ClIPS, MUGS, etc., etc. jan.90-tf. MRS. SMITH. We?t Street between Craven and North ftfponfo GROCERIES, meats, CANDIES, TOBACCO, FANCY CAKES, SEGARS. All of the best quality and to the lowest figures constantly on hand. prl,14-tf. IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL Implements. Dow Law Cotton Planter., w ithout Corertr, $16: with Covercr, $?. West'a Guano Distributors, the moat simple and popular, price $&.&0. Tlie " Farmers Friend " Ploughs. all sizes. Tbo lightest draft Plough made. Cannot he choked. IDghly endorsed by all who hare used them. Rotary Harrow, Thomas' Smoothing Harrows, 'King of tbc South" t orn Mill., Collins' Steel Ploughs, Sweeps and Agricultural Steels of all Styles and Sins. Also, a large assortment of other Agrfcnltnra Implements. J. E. ADGER & CO., importers of Hardware, Bar Iron, Steel, Ac Charleston, B.C. HAY! HAY! Just received a fresh stock which will l>e sold cheap, for cash. * W. KresMel Steffens & Werner, Wholesale Grocers, PROVISION DEALERS, Cm. Kaat lUf A.Vendue ltanje, * CHARLESTON, 8. C. 23-48 PORT ROYAL Saw & Planing Mill BEAUFORT, 8. C. D. C. WILSON & CO., MAICTAOTU1M OF AXD MiUM M Yellow File Tiller aiilinler Am* Cyprpw Shlnglon, AIM Guilders and Contractors Plaster, Lathes, Alt kinds of JOB SAWING promptly done. Fltoriiii criim Board always oa band Orders for Lumber and Tlml>rr by p?<- enrg prompt)} ailrd. Lwmtor delivered la any perl o the Town free ?f charge. Term" Cash D. C. WILSON * CO. BEAUFORT I MACHINE SHOP. Having opened a Shop here, I am prepared with the latest IMPROVED TOOL8 to Build and repair all kinds of MACHINERY, both Wood and Iron. Particular attention given to Designing and Pattern Making For New Work. STEAM PIPE aud FITTINGS, Constantly on hand At Nortleni Prices. Common Sizes of Iron Huts AND STEEL. Personal attention given to SETTING and CONSTRUCTING Stkam Boii.kr Fcrnacrk FOR SAVING FUEL. EST Shop next to Post Office J. A. Whitman, Mechanical Engineer. BEAUFORT HOUSE Beaufort, S. C., Unriag fitted np the above named Donee, I em Prepared to accommodate the Public, Carriage* will be on hand to carry guest* to and from the Depot and Port Royal. J. A. DUPONG, Proprietor. ^nov25-23 SCHOONER BERTHA, CAPT. E B. TRE7ETT, Will pi}- between Savannah and Bcanfort, In connection with all Steamship* betwen Northern Ports AND Sarannab. Ft eight* Carried as LOW As by any other ronto with Quick despatch. Alt Orders Entrafted to nc will be punctually attended to. I. B. TREV.ETT. BOTlWI. P. M. WHITMAN, Wntohmukci and Jewelvr, DAY STREET, BEAI'FOBT. S. C., Hss Just received from the North a fine assortment of good* at Nnrfhorn Prrnae I1V/I IIIVI II I I IWCI WEDDING KINGS, (3.00 to (12.00, SILVER RINGS, 80c. to $1.80, 1 SILVER NAPKIN RINGS, ft J00 to $4.00. LADIES GOLD WATCHES. $80 to $50. 8 Day fc 1 Day striking Clocks, $3.50 to $8. GENTS' GOI-D CHAINS, PINS,(R1NGS.SLEEVE Blr rTONS. STUDS, WATCH CltAlNS, LADIES GOLD and PLATED JEWELRY, GOLD PENS, AC.. &C. Cents' Gold and Sitier Watches. Call and examine before purchrulng, and Mrtixfy votirnclf jron can rave ten to tvrentjr>0ve per cent 1 from Charleeton or Savannah prtccs. uovSS-ST. Thomas R. Harris. MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OP Biscuit and Crackers. 110. 119, 114 A lie HmIcimu St. Between water Pearl Streete, Branch, 346 Washington St., ( _ . Bet. Franklin and Harrison Sta. { N*w J. O. RICHMOND. Trial Justlvo. All business Intrusted to him will receive care- , fnl and prompt.attcntlon. OFFIOC LAW BLOWING. To Holders of Couotr ehmhi or Audi text Claims, prior to Nov. 1, 187S. Omci or the Cotnrrr Comimiokimi, 1 Beaufort, 8. C.,May t7th, 1875 f In aecordanee with the provision of a joint resolution entitled '* A Joint resolution authorising the County Commissioners of Beaufort county to levy a special tax," dated April 7th. Iffi*, and an set to amend tho same, approved the 20th day of January A . D. 1874, sealed proposals will lie received at this office from parties holding chocks or audited claims contracted prior ,o November 1, 1877, until Wednesday the 80th day of Jane next, at It o'clock. M. at which time said bids will be opened, and tho Bord of ^County Commissioners will draw orders on the Treasurer to the amount of one thousand dollars In favor of the person or persons who shall have offered the largest per reutum discount on their chocks or audited clslms. Proro-nli must bo addressed to l?r. Paul Prttehard. Chairman of the Board and endorsed " Proposals for settlement of past indohtodncss of Beaufort County." F. PRITCHARD, 1 V. ?. 80OTT, Count) Commissioners. TaAKi.n 11 ? Hrrk of Board. R. P. BARRY," WBOIMALR KRTAIL DKALKR IX dn ims, CLOTHING, # BOOTS AND SflOEft, ? IIATS AND CAPS, NOTIONS, Ac. Ac. I 31 J JAMES E.BOYCE, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. LIQUOR DEALER. ON ICE, Choice Lager Beer Boston Ginger Ale, And Assorted Mineral Water, DUPONT'S F. P. F. GUNPOWDER at 50c a pound. 100Q lbs. Smoked Shoulders, 20 tierces of Carolina Rice 10 Barrels of Assorted Sugar, rio and java coffee, 50 Boxes No. 1. scaled herring, 5000 Aiwortod CIrbm. 1* A Y H T BKAVKORT, S. C.. J?n20. J AS. E. BOYCE. WHOLESALE and RETAIL GROCER Dealer in| Ales, Vines, Liquors, Seprs, and TOBACCO. NOTIONS, DRY GOODS, boots and shoes. It Mil cm# Neck, main land, BEAUFORT COUNTY. Goods sold at Beaufort prices. mcb.3-lyr. Richard P. Rundle, 3~uippino ani> commission merchant, Port Royal, S. C. Cotton. Karat Stores, Lumber; &casebt fob tub NEW YORK A PORT ROYAL STKAMSniP LINK Kimu>hiti A Doamox, Wrrr ixdia a Pacific, and LnranpooL A Galtbstok Steamship Companies to Liverpool. gACON D. 8. MEATS, AC., AC. Choice Smoked and Dry SIDES, Shoulder* and Bellies, S. V. iltnn, Breakfast Bacon Stripe, Lard, Cheese. Batter. Mackerel. Beef Tongues, Flonr, Molaaers, Sugar, Ac. F. Barth'a celebrated (Cincinnati) Smoked Ilam Sausage. Also, No. s MEATS of different quality, on hand and for sale by P TEE MACQUKKN, eb-lTtf. Vendue Range. COLOMBIA HOTEL COL.IIM1I1 A. H. C. \v?. ? iv - i jh. uunjiAN rropnetor. E. M. Cologne, Assistant. Jan.l8-lyr. A. TxZA. HK. LB o 0 T AND U^. SHOE MAKER, Pnrtlculur Attention given to First Class Work. A perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. HIIOl* apposite Wnterhonso and Kicker's Cotton ilonee. BEAUFORT, 8. C. Mrcb.8-lyr. H. M. STUART, M. D. ]>nt|H|lst and Aj?othiH'ury, BEAUFORT. S. C., deaur i* DRUOS AND CHEMICAL*. PATENT MEDICINES. TOILET ARTICLES. PERFUMERY. BRUSHES. Ac. A One Assortment of HTATIONERY, Physicians Prescriptions Compounded with care iot 35-33. W. H. CALVERT TIN SMITH. DEXUM Lv IAPANNED PLANISHED and A PLAIN TIN WARE. Constantly on hind a fall Stock of Heating, Cooking and Box STOVES and PIPE. Particular attention gtren to patting on and re jatnng Tin Roof a, Loaders and Gattcrr. Terns Cash. Hoping for a contlnnancc of the patronage hero afore bestowed on asr. I will warrant all work to M done In the asost worfcmar like manner nov f.V fi. Bounty and Claim Agent. I hare associated myself with a prominent irm In Washington for the purpose of w?rl?| llountlea nn?l Pensloiia For colored mIuIw, and ptruaecatlng Claims for Losses * >?rieg the wru, and all other cldms enamel the Uuiioi Stale Government , ' itlHN H. IH ItltAKI*. U'J?ufor . S> 9. Pelr M, . cblMyr ^ |