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ISSUED KVKHY SATURDAY MOHN 1 NO UY THE OKAKOEUURO NKWS COM 1'A NY._ _(1KJ). MILiVKA7 Uusfncsh 'Malinger. t6ST Wo are in no way responsible for the views or opinions of our Correspond ents. The New Court House and the Necessity for a Special Tax. That there should be a special tax levied by the present Legislature for the purpose of enabling the contrnc tor, Mr. J. H. Livingston, to finish the ^ Court House that is now in process of construction,is made manifest by the , terms of the contract. If the Gene ral Assembly fails -to levy- .a tax du ring tho present year, Mr. Livingstou can stop work and complete the build ing . when he has a mind to; but if provision be made, if the County . Commissioncis will sec to it that the ? proper amount of funds to carry out ?the terms of the conti act, find their way into the Treasurer's office, then'the Courl House must be finished by the 1st of October of this year. It would bo a misfortune lo hnve the work to slop now, especially when it is progressing so finely, and [so com pletely to tho snthfaction of the tax paying public. In the event that the present Legis lature should adjourn without making provision for carrying out the stipu lations of the agreement between the . county and Mr. Livingston, fhc con tract says "tbeu the pnrty of the se cond part" (meaning Mr. L.) "shall tbe at- liberty to stop work upon the taid building, until further^ provision is made, by Jaw for the raising ol monies necessary lor the purpose of carrying on the said work,'' nnd '?ah'ould the General Assembly of the snidiStatc^ fuil to provide by law for the raising of monies necessary for carrying on tho said work at the next regular session," (which is tho present one) "then the said party of the .first part" (meaning the county) snail AmiAo i. ?.U<v ine iiiityilltt of the contract" These words are significant and menu nothing more nor less than that the County's interests will suffer greatly if our Senator, and the'members to the House, shall fail toprevail on the General Assembly to levy a special tax to enable the County Commissioners to pay Mr. Livingston a? he works. A bill provid nie, ? ing for it should be introduced at once; nnd to make the. matter sale, the County Commissioners should nu. mo ralize the Legislature to vote for it. It is for tho interest of the County that we urge the matter so strongly. T?e"?i<!?ntr?ct is mde , and while it is binding upon Mr. Living ston, it is no less so upon the County Coulml^i?ners as a corporate body. Aparttf,'from this, we need the Court House. '? And our people are willing to pay for it! Ever since the war our Conggy^ye .been held in buildings entirely uufit for such purposes; our Judg|?i Solicitors and luwycrs have had jpo X put up with a great nmnyy .inconveniences? in consequence of tl.B-fact, nnd it is time, now that the njw temple of justice is fairly on its wnyto completion, that our public Servants fhodltl see to it that no undue draw backs bo' thrown in the way of the eontlM^or. ..The,, jSjr?nd Jury shculd examine into aUffi maller, and petition the Gcnernl{ Assembly to make a special lax l$#y> .. We have no doubt but that 'lip* Honor Judge jRecd and So licUof*Buft? will do all they can for the gppdj/jf the County. It is an nb eohita^noeesrity th: t tho building be iinishecl Vt hn early day. It is also an absolute certainty that ^it will not bo finish od if tnxos arc not raised this y? Carry the work on. ? On the Other Limb. It ft**JtChicly but apt proverb which illnstrnles the change ti.cn fed h h'e'TuVoi thut pinches is on their . ; ihvii\nwp ox. not a neigh* 1 . i S.J^^V^ fe?Mfy<i. The Democra tic and '.'Liberal" newspapers and polilieirtns' :arc just now writhing tin der' Euch a pressure?mildly applied, it is true, 'i he day of the silent men in public affairs seems to be upon us. What nn amount of wit and printers' ink has been spilled over tho Republi can party during the last few years, owing to the reluctance far more than inability of President Grand to make speeches. The poetasters ami humor ists, tho satirists and logicians, have all [alike united in affirming his unfit ness because of this fact lor the high administrative duties of a position which requires only that its incum bent should u ri(c, not verbally deliver, his views-, and recommendations. Most [American; Presidents have been polished talkers, but no one of them was elected to that hi^h position simply* on /account of his possessing such talent: . A; chauge has come over tho criti cal _dfc?iu, Mr. Speaker Kerr's ap pointment as . ''leader of tho House" a man who having served,for four years in that budy withoutopening bis lips, either inr colloquial debate or set speech, must of necessity be presumed to be especially well qualified for a post which is commonly^supposcd re quires in a pre-eminent degree the capacity to think on one's feet, and to speak readily and clearly at all times and to the point. Mr. Korr is praised for doing this by the same pens and tongues thct have heretofore found no vocabulary copious enough to abuse the Republican President, who has never pretended to be a specch-mnker. There is a distinction with a differci.ee?don't you see? Mr. Morr son, Chairman of the Ways and Means, ought to be able to speak, und cither can't or won't, while the President is not required to, and hav ing neither taste nor inclination there fore, s imply avails himself of his pri vilege and refrains. AVc have now entered on the year which is to signalize the. completion of a century of independence of one of the grandest nations that have ever existed. "With all our faults?and, like other peoples, we have a greater quantity than is good for us?we stand out to-day, at the end of a hun dred years of solf-go v erathent, a more independent, noble, manly nation than anywhere else can be found; as prosperous as any; and with prospects urieuu WHICH cast into deep shade those of any other race whatever. What the genius of our people has accomplished hns taught humanity a lesson whose effects arc revealing themselves everywhere in Christen dom and fur outside of it. Our suc cess has been a powerful aid to those who have striven against despotism and class arrogance in countries whose inhabitants were wont to be u?cd as mere political tools; has de monstrated tho fallacy of "divine right" doctrines; and h:,s led to a re cognition and respect of plehian merit in quarters where hostility to "com-j moners" was once rampant. Wo have done for ourselves what we have reason to bo rejoiced at; but we have brought about that for the outside world which far transcends any home gains. The wide propagation of that grand principle that virtue and merit alone are worthy of honor and reward we have been greatly instrumental in carrying out, and some of the pro ducts of it arc to he seen in the re public in France, in vastly increased liberty in Great Britain, and in a growth of a public opinion in Ger many such as promises to some day put put an end to the tyranny wUich there converts men into lighting machines and tolerates no protest. As1 a people we have fulfilled our grander duties nobly. Washington himself could hardly have hoped for more; and Heaven grant that in tho coming century our course may be onward; that patriotism may gain and selfishness diminish; that the tenden cy to aristocracy which displays itself and grows apace may be crushed out, and that the men most fitted to direct tiniy be chosen to rule. Unless the people be false to themselves we can not retrograde. In our news columns this morning will be found a report of the proceed* ings of a meeting held by the citizens of Charleston, S. C, on the 1st in stant. Tlio resolutions adopted show vety plainly the Jesuitical machina tions of tho South Carolina Democra cy in their eflbrls to destroy the Re publican party through tho agency of Governor Chamberlain. They aiso show the occasion of tho anxiety of at least one Democratic editor to pre vent the installation of General Whip per, the newly-elected colored judge of the Charleston circuit. Further, they show that a feeling has been engen dcrcd by tho determination of the so ealled Conservatives and Governor Ghamberlnin not to allow tho judges in question to take their scats, which threatens to result in bloodshod.?Na tional Rvjmblxcan. Retail Tobacco Dealers. Washington, Jan. 2, 1876. The commissioner of internal rev enue hns received a letter from Su pervisor Faulke, of Boston, enclosing a circular issued by him to collectors in his district, calling attention to tho fines and penalties imposed by law on a failuro to destroy revenue stamps under certain circumstances; and also to the practice becoming very preva lent ot selling tobacco and cigars at retail from glass jars, showcases, etc. Ho orders a discontinuance of this modo of selling, and intimates that a failure to comply will bo followed by an enforcement of tho penalties. The supervisor desiring to have the views of the department ns to the course of proceedings proposed. Com missioner Pratt replies that he fiuds nothing in the letter and official 110 tico which needs revising, nothing which he can advise him to withdraw, and that tho practice referred to is a .plain and palpable violation of the law. Mauri ku?On Tuesday, Dec. 2Sth, 187f>, by Ucv. A. I. Hartley, Mr. Ransom Avingcr, to Mi? J. Uhnmcs, all of Orange burg County. On Thursday, Dec 30th{ 1875, hy the dame, Mr. P. II. Ciriflin, to Miss Sarah Jane Jones, all of this County. On Thursday, the 5th, inst., hy tho name, Mr. Joseph Griffin, to Miss Georgiana Shuler, all of this County William VinCC'AgC 37. Time spans from the cradle to the grave. Life is iu measure; vicissitudes of promise and doubt, sunshine and cloud, success and failure line its way, and the mete of three score and ten when reached, is rest to the foot-s?rc pilgrim. A retrospect is hazed with tears, and if he might he would not tread it alone- again. Stamped at birth with the signet of death, humaniiy wears its living uueonciouflly, feels its prcsurc, at tends its marches; and amid the hum of con fusion, and whirl of passion, the ceaseless bierbalk moves from house to house. Hope alluringly postpones the issue, and so wc \ nro met as by a "thief at night." Asof yesterday WILLIAM VINCB greeted us; to-day the tufts shut his form fr jiu view. The echo of his friendly rallvis scarcely silent, as we realize that eternity is rolling between this life and yonder untried uu tioden shore. Ar a Confederate Soldier he was faithful and true; is a comrade he was irrmitfmui; and wnrm "''!"". many friends, as a husband and father let a bereaved family's grief attest. Standing on tho thresh-hoid of prime vigor, he had hardly scanned the horizon of life's promi ses, ere he fell, and "the place that knew him shall kn*w him no more forever." A COM It ADR Card. Having recovered my health, I am now prepared to contract for building, hauling, Ac- I have had twenty years cxpcricncu and guarantee my work. Conti acts taken on liberal terms. I. R. TUCICEK. jan 15 3m lHsHoliition CopiirliierHliip. The Partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of BAMBERG & LLATER was dissolved by mutual consent on the 18th day of December 1875. Parties indebted to the late firm will make pay ment to E. F. Slater. F. M. BAMBERG, E. F. SLATER, The undersigned will continue the busi ness in Orangcburg at Duke's Hotel, and respectfully invites the citizens of this County to call and see the fine stock of Horses and Mules lie has on hand before buying. Prices to suit the hard limes. ? E. F. SLATER, jan 15 2t Notice of Dismissal. Notice is hereby given, that on the fifteenth day of February, A. I). 18/6, I -nilI file mv final account in the Probate Court as Guardian of ANNIE E. BRUNER,(new deceased), and apply for my final dis charge. JOHN Li. RUSH, Guardian of Annie E Bruner. jan 15 -it FOU 1876 You will find Red Rust Proof Oats for Spring Sawing at Store of J. A. HAMILTON. You can leave Orders also with him for the * MAPKS STANDARD FERTILIZER, ETI WAN, ATLANTIC and other FIIOSPHATES. Peruvian Gkmno will be scarce for a pure nsticle, but what wc will ofTer will be A No. 1. - Agency for tho staunchest Companies in Fire Insurance, NIAGARA, &1,?150,000 Assets. ATLANTIC, $750,0GU. MILV1LLE, $1,350,000. RICHMOND, $500,000. Risks taken on Dwellings, Ginhouscs Ac, &c. JOHN A. HAMILTON, Next to Court House on Market St. 3SToti.ce to Creditors. All persons having demands ngalnst the Estate of J. D. Edwnrdn deceased, will pre sent the pamo on or bofore the 13th day of | April next, and all persons indebted to said Estate will make iinmcdratc payment to the undersigned. A, F. EDWARDS, J. A. EDWARDS, Qiilificd Administrator. jail 1 ") 4t Sale Under Mortgage By virtue of a certain Mortgage, I will sell nt Orangeburg, 0. H? on the 1st Mon day in February next, for Cash, One Hay Honte, as the property of London Diek?on under Mortgage to Bull, Scovillc & Pike. ALSO By virtue of a certain Mortgage, I will sell at Orangeburg, fj. H., on Monday the 7th day of February, for cash, One Brown Mare Mule, as the property ?fvharles Robinson, under Mortgage to A. D. Fair, j January 14th 1876. E. I.CAIN, Agent. I jan 15 3t CT HEAP GUANO. $10 PER TON. This GUANO was offered at the closo of I last season. Some 300 tons sold on it* own merits as per analysis of Prof. Shepard. As far as beard from the results of its applica tion have been favorable. To close the balance of the cargo, I offer it at $10 per ton cash; put up in new bags of 200 pounds. J. N. KOBSON. 68 East Bay, 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, S. C. jnn 8 3m. Copartnership Notice. Notice is hcieby given that the firm of Henry M. Moorer, &. Co. is disolved by mutual consent, this the 6th day of January, 1876. It. M. MOORER, E. R. MOORER, JNO. L. MOORER, L. It. BECK Wit If, C. W. CULLER. The undersigned will carry on the Mill business under the firm name of Henry M Moorer, & Co. Orangeburg, Co., S. C, January 6th, 1876. II. M. MOORER, E.R. MOORER, JNO. L MOORER, C. W. CULLER, jan S 1m Real F state for Sale. All that Plantation, in the County of Orangeburg on Goodlnnd Swamp, contain ing 130 acres, more or less, and known as "Phillips' Mill," hounded by lands of B A Yon and Ariel Abies, and the Run of Good land Swamp; together with j interest in the Mill Ponil, and a Mill nnd Gin, dwelling, outbuildings, ?.'ic, will be sold at public out cry on the twelfth day of January, 1876 at the dwelling house on the said Plantation. Terms?One fourth Cash, balance on a i-oUlt i.f 4\na oml I j'o<?rs. with 5i?f??r<?Jl from day of Bale at rate of 8 percent per an num until paid, purchaser to give bond and mortgage for credit portion, and to pay for papers and recording. The land will be sold nt a whole, or in parcels, to sui: pur chases. By direction of the parties owning said html who are all of age and will unite in conveying to the puichasers. For further particulars enipure of, or ddrcss, W F PHILLIPS, Orangeburg, P. O., S. C. or J W PHILLIPS, ? Elko, P. O., S. C. dec 25 3t Notice of J~>ijsmissal. Notice is hereby given that I shall one month from o'ntc file my final account with the Honorable Judge of Probate for Orange burg County, on the 1 Ith day of January, A. D. 1876, and ask for letters of Dismiss*)] .13 Executor, of the Estate of Richard Magrill deceased. December 11th 1875. JAMES A. DANTZLER, Qualified Executor, dec 11 4t AN OUTFIT FREE We want some one in every county to take orders and deliver goods for the old and original C. ?. D. House Large cash wages. Splendid chance in every neighbor hood for the right person of cither sex, young or old. Samples, new lists, circul ars, terms, etc., a complete outfit sent free and post paid. 'Send for it nt once nnd make money at vour homes. Address, H. J. HALL & CO. *6 JV: lloivard Street Balti more, Md. nov 13 3m A CAHD. Dr. J. G. WANNAMAKER is in pos session of the Receipts and Prescription Books of the late Dr. E. J. Olivcros. All persons desiring to get any of the above Preparations or Renewal of Prescriptions can do so by calling on Dr. WANNAMAKER, At his Drug Store. aug 21?3m Books 1 Stationery 1 Music! AI.SO A lot of WINDOW SHADES of an im proved Patent, being neat, simple in pat ting up, durnblo and CHEAP in price. Lamps, Chimneys nnd Lamp Fixtures always on hand. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Celebrated WATT PLOW nnd Castings, which I sell at Manufacturer's Pricesf with freight ndded, viz : One Horse A and B.$6 00 Two Horst M nnd N. 0 00 Castings.7c per lb. Insurance and Collections prompt ly attended to. AGENT FOR Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Co. Georgia Home Insurance Co. Manhattcn Life Insurance Co. KIRK ROBINSON. Market St. oct 2 3q sa_ _^_i_j..j.,.j.im.'.jff.i -? w ?jj.i.p.nijiii^jjmipt; 1876. If! ? J{Sf\fX - . ' i f \ j ;? : und NEW YEAR'S . . . Greeting! OP T. KOHW & BROTHER With the beginning of the Cen tennial Year we will begin our reg ular CLOSING OUT Sale of Stock. All Goods will be sold at GREAT REDUCTIONS to Secure a Speedy and Decided Clearance. I Now is the time to Secure BAR i I GAINS. Call early and often. Theodore Kohn &*Brother. 1876. 1876.