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Sews ^jiHEi J8SUKO KVKRY SATURDAY MORNING DY TOB _Oll ANOKHURO NKWS COMPANY. _ ?K0. K^K^R^r{^^ MaLl?K?r:_ We^arein no way responsible for tlic Yicwara?r voi'iinon? of our Correspond ent*, (jv y "S?# 1 jftfr) ?V, 1>?<?~ T^l t?75. Election of .Judges. The .elcctipu for ono Associate Justice and eight Circuit Judges cam?i off;-on Thursday last, with"the follow ing restilta: H 1/ 1st Circuit.?W. J. Whippor. ?d* ""Vr- RL. Wiggins. 3d " F. J. Moses, Jr. 4tli ?? S V- p^cwnsend. 5th I I fc. B." Carpenter. 6th ^ . % j. >raqkoy. . [This is4heI: circuit for which Major Knowlton was a candidate, and not withstanding the fact that Congress man Mnckey left his scat at "Wash ington for Columbia, where he stooped to the position of the lobbyist, in the interest of his uncle, tho candidate of the honest men of the party?Major Knowlton?gave him a close run, re ceiving forty-oiio votes. It is said that all sorts of corrupt influences were brought about to re-elect Judge Mnckey.] ^ 7th Circuit?L?. C. Northrop."1, j 8th " T. H. Cooke. Associate Justice Wright was re-elec ted. Congress. CoJig&Sfej isAin.' Sessions and the country is on the tiptoe of expectancy, looking for a change in public policy on account of the political compac tion of that body. For the first time in fifteen years has a democratic House assembled, and for the first time since the spenkcrship of James L?. Orr does tho American public look upon a democratic f?penker. Both houses of Congrcss""hict on Monday of last week, Mr. Ferry, of Michigan, presiding in the Senate, and Mr. Me Pherson ?icrk "of the House of the Forty-third Congress, assisting in organizing the new House. An.eloc tion for Speaker resulted in the choice of Micliaei C. Kerr, of Indiana?a democrat. The' following c fficcrs were appointed by resolution; Clerk, George M. Adams, of Kentucky; Scr gennt at Arms, John G. Thompson, of Ohio; Doorkeeper, LaFayette N. FiUhugh, of Texas; Post master, James M. Stewart, of Virginia, and Chaplain, Rev. T. L.Townsend, of the District ttf Columbia. ? The change in the House is com plete. - ? . mri .. ? .. ? Senator Andrews introduced in the Senate on Tuesday la.jt, the following concurrent resolution : Resolved, That a special committee of two on the part of the senate, and -ou the "pni-t of the house, be, and they are hereby,' -appointed to investigate the books, records and nil matters connected with the state agri cultural, college, ?nd. that they be vested , with full 'powers , to send for persons and papers, and report the.re sultof their proceedings to this goncr^" al assembly at an early date. Made/ special order, for to-morrow. . ' "We learn'that'the affairs of the Agricultural College will be sifted from bottom to top. We just now understand what mo tivc induced Ex-Governor Perry to write his letter endorsing the course of the Ncits mtU 'Courier. lie wanted to go to the Centennial ; aud has, since the publication of his letter, been appointed a Centennial Commis sioner for South Carolina! Letter writing is beginning to be profitable, even at the1 expense of principle. "Boss" Tweed has made his escape On the 6th inst., Mr. Dunham, ward en of Ludhiw street jail, took Tweed out for a ride and allowed him to visit his home,,.he and another official ac companying tlie prisoner to tho house. "While sitting in the parlor, Tweed asked and received permission to go up stairs a minute. On sending for ban shortly after, the warden ascer tained that he> was missing, and up to this time all cftbrts to find him have failed. He is supposed to have escap ed by some vessel going to South America or Europe. Tho warden has been arrested by the sheriff "and each of these officers is liable to a fine of ?1000 and imprisonment for ono ye r. Colonel 1). "Wyntt Aiken, of Abbe villc county, will assume charge of The Kural Carolinian with the January number. He has been n frequent contributor to its pages for a year or two and now that ho has takenchief control of it we look for improvement. Colonel Aiken writes well. He is practical ami progressive. The seventh annual message of Pr sident Grant was submitted to Congress on Tuesday, together with tho Reports of the Secretaries of the Departments. ,-Thegtcat interest goto-; erally manifested in many important (publib questions will secure for the message careful attention nottnly in this country but abroad. Although lengthy it will not bo found a dry document, and it ought to bo read by all interested in their country's well fare. "Whether the positions he takes are right or wrong, legislation will doubtless be shaped somewhat by his recommendations, and the future of the country will be greatly affected by such legislation. He takes tttfhdvan ced position ?u some question^, especi ally on those of common schools and tho taxation of church property. \Ye append the concluding part of Ids re port . As this will be the last annual mess, age which I shall have the honor of transmitting to congress before my successor is chosen, I will repeat or recapitulate tho questions which I deem of vital importance, should be legislated upon and settled at this session. First?That the States shall be re quired to nflbrd opportunity of a good common [school education to every child within their limits. Second?No sectarian tenetsshalL ever be taught in any school supported in whole or in part by the state, na tion, or by the proceeds of any tax levied upon any comhmnity. Make education compulsory so far as to de prive all persons who cannot rend and write from becoming voters after the year 1890, disfranchising none how ever, on the ground of illiteracy who may be voters at (he time this amend ment takes effect. Third?Declare the church'and slate forever separate and distinct, but each free ivithin its proper sphere, and that all church propcrtyshr.il bear its own proportion of taxation. Fourth?Drive out licensed immor ality such as polygamy nnd the impor tation of women for illegitimate pur poses. To recur again to the centen nial j'car it would seem as though now as wo are about to begin the second ccutury of our national existence it' w?uld be a most fitting time for these reforms. Fifth?Enact Euch laws as-will in sure a speedy return to n sound cur rency such as will command the res pect of the world. The evils attendant upon the prac tice of entertaining on small menus are undeniable; but, as people will persist in so doing in spite of pru dence and good counsel, it is some comfort to Lc able to point out one solitary advantage of the system. It compels them periodically to set their houses in order, to clear nway rub bhh, burn old circulars, collect ther scattered books and clean all their lamps. /"irnoM oun own corresfomdknt.]-, ^^OM THE STATE CAPITOL. 'Columma, S. C. Dec. 16th, 1875. \ This has been an eventful day in the history of reconstruction. It has /witnessed for the first time in several years a complete re-union of the dis cordant elements of. the Republican party, and a revival of the old battle cry, " Pyt none but Republicans on ? guard," which in years gone by was always sufficient to awaken within the breasts of the masses the most honest und henrtfelt enthusiasm in the cause j which they espoused. The result has' . been the election of seven straight-out hard-shell Republican Judges, to whom ? were Administer to appear in his most \]>ideou8 form, no thrents or menaces could swerve from the path which they believe tends to party perpetuity and to personal success. Last evening a large supper was given by the candidates for judicial honors, at which nearly all tho mem bers ?f the General As'sombly were present. Speeches were made,pledges of support solicited nnd gi anted, com binations formed, and the prospects of the several candidates freely commen ted on. This led to the adoption by the House of the Senate resolution to hold the election to-day ; and al 12 M. the joint Assembly convened to elect Judges. The first eleclion in order was that of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, nnd Judge Wright was almost unanimously re elected. Next followed the contest for ihc First Circuit?the most important of nil?and when the roll-call was completed nnd it was /known that "Whipper was elected, tho enthusiasm displayed by Iii? support eis was unbounded, and the cnpitol re jechood from corridor to dome with tho shouts of the jubilant multitude. The other Judges elected were Wig gins, ^Carpenter, Cooke, Northrop, Townsend, Mackey and Moses. Moses, poor Finnkl never was mortal man so 'badly used! Ho gare up everything? ocicty, friends, house?and becamo a jtepublican. "What was his reward? iterally nothing. A brief term in the speaker's chair, acd a still briefer one in tho Governor's, were bis only re compense. Paltry positions both ; not such ns he, the pet and idol of his party, should receive. But,nlnsl 'twas ever thus; and now, while basking in tho sunshine of judicial honors, he can only content himself with the thought that "virtue is its own reward," and that "Duties well performed, Make up the sum and substance of a uoble life." 1 Major Knowlton mado a good fight against the Mephistopheles of tho bench?Mackey?and would liavo been elected but for the action of the Conservatives, who, chagrined at the defont of Maher and Shaw, nnd find ing that the body ot the Republicans wcro for Knowlton, deliberately cast their votes against him nnd elected Mackey. I trust they will have no cause to repent their action, .-^ho 'J nx-payers' Convention has met uiM adjourned. The unanimity which pervaded its deliberations was refresh ing to behold. A motion had only to be mado to bo unanimously adopted; and the single event which occurred to mar the gratification of the mem bers in the result of their delibera tions, was the announcement that suffi : cicut money could not be raised among tho tax payers assembled to defray '.the expenses attending the.printing of their proceedings.. Nor is it to be won dered at. For with nil due respect to the gentlemen composing the, august body, I must say that they do not rep rnscnt tho tax-paying public. A few men who did own property in ante bellum days, met in a little back office a?d concluded to bold a convention to seek relief from the powers that be, in the matter of burdensoma and oppres sive taxe3; and "we, the people of Edgelield," set forth their fancied wrongs and grievances in inconceiva ble petitions nnd resolutions, the pe rusal of which only tonjd&^nyimisc the public and confirm them in the opin ion that "Who nothing lias to lose, the war be wails, And he who nothing pays, at taxes rails." Yours judicially, ? Rollo. Mr. Editor : In a leport of the meeting of the Taxpayers of Orangeburg, which you were kind enough to publish, a mistake occurred by which it is made to ap pear that ten alternates were elected to represent the county in the conven tion which convened in Cdumbia on the 14th instant. "Will you bo so kind as to mako a correction as follows : Cnpt. John S. Bowman, alternate Cnpt. John L. Moorer; Mr, J. G. Keitt, alternate Mr. W. W. Culler; Dr. J. A. Keller, alternate Dr. W. S. Barton; Dr. W. T. C. Bates, alternate Dr. W. W. Wonnamaker; Mr. C. J. Stroman, alternate Col. A. D. Fred rick. W. T. C. Bates. NOTICE All persons who lfft Watches with I. P. Thompson for repnirs, are here by notified to call for, and prove their property, and pay for repairing, by the 1st day of January, 1876, after which they will bcsold at public sale according to law. A. FISCHER. dec 18 4t I ) Ju V Foi SHERIFFS SALES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ORANGERURQ COUNTY, In the Common Plkas. Edward E. Kix, CJnrdiun, VB. John C. Edward?, "1 Judgment Cecil S. Edwards \ Foreclosure, nnd others. P.y virtue of the Judgment herein, I will noil, to tho highest bidder, nt Orangeburg C- II-, on the first Monday in January next, during the usual boors of sale, the following tracts of land, viz: All that tract of land containing about 443 acrcB, on Four Hole Swunip, and bounded by landB now or formerly of Melton Rush, Tbos. Dantzlcr, Robert John hod and l)r, R. W. Hates. The same to be Bold in parcels, plats of which will be exhibited on day of sale. Terms?One third cash, balnnoc on a credit of one and two years, purchaser giving Bond to secure the credit portion and a Mortgage of the premises nnd to pay for papers nnd Recording. Orangeburg C. II., 1 Sheriff's Office, } E. T. CAIN, Dee 13th, 187"?. j ?5. (). O. d??18 lit Sheriff's Sales. By virtue of Sundry Executions to me dir ected, I will sell to the highest bidder, tit Orangeburg C. H., on the First Mon day in January next, for Cash, all the Right Title and interest of the Defend ants in the following property, vis: All that tract of land in Orangeburg county, containg 113 acres, more or less, bounded N by David B Bookhart, Eby Homesteads of 11 C Irick, S and 8 and W by land of S M Kcminerlin, Levied on as the property of R C Irick, at the suit of Joseph Fenm'er. also Ail that plantation or tract of land in said county, containing 440 acres, more or less, and bounded N by land of J II Wal lace, E by land of Est., E M Bookhart, S by lands of ? W and J W Boekhart and W by land of W J Bookbart b'sL, R Mag and D H Rush. Also 1 mouse col'd le, one Black mule and 1 waggon, evied on as the property of ITcnry Rush, dee'd at the suit of Simpson Bobo. also Two Billiard Tabbies and fixtures and Two suspension lamps, levied on as the ropcrty of DcMars <fc Wolfe, at the suit j C C Puffer, as Assignee. E. I. CAIN, S. O. C. Sheriffs Office, Orangebnrg, C. IL, Dec th 1875. dec 18 3t SHERIFFS SALES. By virtue of Sundry Warrants on Crop Liens, to me directed, I will sell for Cash, the various places hereinafter mentioned, e 4th day of January next, the following property, vis: At the Plantation of P M Carson, about Bushels of Corn, abo it 800 lbs of Fod cr and about 25 Bushels of Cotton Seed, 7.cd on as the Crop of Billy Eaaw, on Lien to W II 11 en iion. ALSO At same place, about 20 Bivhels of corn, bout 800 lbs of seed cotton and about 600 s of Foddei, seized on ts the crop of Isaac -saw, on Lien to W II Hennon* ALSO At same place, about 12 bushels of corn 200 )bn of fodder and about 75 bushel of cotton seed, seized on as the crop of IMcr R?aw, on lien to \V U Hennon. ALSO At the Plantation of Mrs. Klizhcth Irick, about 100 bushels of com, 100 lbs of fodder, about 175 bushels cotton seed and about 00 lint cotton, seized on as the crop of William Esaw, oa lien to W II Mention. ALSO At same place, about 20 bushels of corn and about 4M? lbs of fodder, seized on as the rop of John Robinson, on lieu toWll ennon. AI .HO At plantation of George I> Sellers, about 1)00 lbs of seed cotton, about-5 bushels ol corn and about 000 lbs of fodder, seized on an the crop of Daniel Williams, on lieu to ?fc O SVIL.t-; AL.?o At plantation of-Abrain Crook, about 450 lbs of fodder, about 40 bushels of cotton seed, about ? bushels of corn and about 100 lbs of seed cotton, scizud on as the crop of 'uter fJuinynrd, oi lien to J H Wnnna runkor. Awn At plantation of Est. O M Datitzter. ?hont 131)0 lbs seed entton, about 100 lb i lint t ot ton, about 200 bushels cotton seed, about -5 bushels of corn and about ?()0 lbs of fod der, seized on as the crop of Isaac El more, un lien to W Walter Smith. also At plantation of Vandy. Golsan, about 1 bale of cotton, about -10 bushels cottln seed, about 10(10 lbs fodder and about 100 bushels corn, seized on as the crop of Vainly Gol son, on lien to David Palmer. also At the plantation of Austin Livingston, | about 45 bushels corn, about 800 lbs fodder, 1 lot of pea vi tics and a lot of cotton seed, seized on ns the crop nf ]tcn?aniin and Quebec "Washington, on lien to Austin Livingston, JLPO At the plantation of Arnold Corbitc, about 30 bushels corn, about 1200 lbs of fodder, n lot of smiek and a lot of cotton seed, seized on las' the crop of Ben Moses, on lien to Morgan S Ule.iton. also At the plantation of Wni. West, about 1 bale cotton, 350 lbs seed cotton, 2 staeks of fodder, about 20 bushels corn, about 15 bushels cotton seed and a lot of pcivines, seized on a* the crou of Wm. and Rebecca West, on lien to II W Cooper. also At the plantation of N E W Sistrunk, about 400 lbs lint cotton and about 40 bushels cotton seed, seized on as the crop of William Pruisoner, on lien to N E W Sis trunk. Orangeburg C IL, \ E. I. CAIN, SheritT's Office, / 8, O. C. Dec. 18th 1875. Sheriff's Sales. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ORANOEBURU COUNTY, In Pkobate Couut, Petition for Partition. Joel J. Hooker, Caroline Booker, wife of John S. Booker und Onan R. Rilcy Assignee of Elezabclh Gardner, wife of Dcmpsey Gardner, Petition, Against, Marther M. R. Avinger, wife of IL J. Avinger, Alice "V . Gardner, wife of E. E. Gardner and Jacob 'Uley, Defendants. By virtue of an order of the Probate Court, I will sell at Orangcburg Court House, on the first Monday in January next, all that plantation or tract of land pitu.ite and being in tho County and State aforesaid containing Eight hundred Acres morn or less. a=rT bousded by lands of Henry Fundeiiiurgh, Mary C. Ulmcr, J. P. Ott, and J. B. Riley?being the planta tion or tract of land of which Furman Hooker died soized. Terms?One half (with the privilege of paying all cash.) the balanco on a credit of twelve months. Purchaser to give bond bearing interest from day of Bale, secured by a Mortgage of the premises, purchaser to pay for papers and Recording. Sheriffs Office, "J Orangebuig C. if., V E. I. CATN, Dec. 13th, 1875. J ' 8. O. C. dec 18 Sc to $ ?0 Per May at Home. Terms Ire?. AddroBB O. STINSON k CO., Portland, Maine, jan 29 1875 ly County Commissioner's Annual ? ** fell w K'. COUNTY COMMI6SONER$ OFMCEY"J . . .. p ^ OnAKGEBtna, S. C.^Nov. 15,1975? Pursuant to Section 26 of an Act to Reduce all Acts and parts of Acts' in relation to County Commissioner*, their Powers and Duties, into one Act and to Amend the same, Approved April 13,1875, the following are the Claims against the County of Oran^eburg, audited by the Board of County Commissioners, showing tho Expenditures and for, what Purposes frpm Hp* vembcr 1st, 1874, to November 1st, 1875, are hereby published,1 . 1 ' * / Fiat?Amount of Draft* Jtuued 6y Present Board During Fiscal Yeaft Claim?. UnpatSYf jQT M ?% ) Kind of Fund. Names. Amount Amount Cl/AIMKD, j ^-tLOWKD Wm C Reeves.... R V Dannelly.. John H Phillips Wm. H Girardeau. A II Bird. A F Browning. Lewis Moss. F B Johnson... Tom Smith. J J Mitchell... H P Cooke. I 0 Wbitemorc. J P M Fourcs.. J J W Joiner.. Jno. H Phillips. A BCorbitt.... R V Dannciiy. C E Gnrdncr. Ed Simms..... W H Reedish. J H Fordbam. James Rickcnbnkcr. A B Corbitt. 'rial Justice fund li C B Reed. Robert Cotton. Frank Inabn t. F B Johnson. Pharaoh Robinson. P M Gray. .. Jas. P Maya. Dave Moody. Isaac bitcmore. Robert Cotton..k. J M Brown. Levtis Moss. A F Browning. H P Cooke.,. Sbcpard Wright.... Wm Fair. J H Ford ha in. Pharoah Robinson. J C Hnrley. A J Avers. J F Myers...... Lewis Moss. JAM Haigler.. J P M Foures.... Jas L Rast........ J H W?hlers. A G Myara... Jas Peers .......... Henry Ginyard.. Thos .tones.. Thos. Alexander.......v E Robert Cotton... James Peers. I C Whitemorc.. H P Cooke. A B Corbitt. Robert Cotton... R V Dannelly... I C Whittemorc. Wm H Reedish. Ed SimmB. W V Meyers. Rilcy Dickson!. Wm H Girardeau K I Cain. Jno M Jennings, Johnson Moore . F B Johnson.... D W Rast. H P Cooke. Thos Alexadner.... A C Baxter. W C Whetstone .. WTC Bates. Chaa K Thompson. M G Salley. T W Vogt. A C Dukes. in Coroners Fund. W H Girardeau.. O H Ott. A C Dukes. Thos Legare... J H Fordbam. A C Dukes. Barton & Legare. A C Dukes. -31 18 'i8'<00 ,23 00 23 001 29 :00 ; 188, 50 . 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