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LOCAL, Mr. W. N. Mount has been hp pointed a Trial Justice for this cbunty. Tho wiftrt has bben blowifag like the Uevil for the past week. -? ? ? ^UaWtmmmwmm? Bnloon ascension this morning at at 12*, A. M. in front of the Engine House by Prof. Pon du Lae. Mr. Wallace Cannon has a fine lot of groceries, cigars, liquors, etc., on hand, The present oidinauco will raise about three or four thousand dollars for towu purposes. Query?"Where, oh ! where ! can all that music be'*" Answer?Iu the Convention. Tbe shnddcrs have not done a very good business for the last week Weather too cold, BREECII-L OA DER? A fine breech-loading gun will be railed oh" at Briggmann & Reuueker's to'iiny at 12 o'clock. A large wildcat was brought into Town yesterday morning by \V. II. Joiner. This is the third one caught by that gentleman lately. AT COST? Mr. J. W. Moselcy is offering his large stock at cost. Now is the time for customers to look to their interests. A curious fish, caught by Mr. J. P. Hurley, is on exhibition at his store. The thing seems to partake of both snake and fish. RAFFLE? A liuc parlor rifle will be rafHcd off at Wallace Cannon's this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Forty chances 25 cts each. The Town Council have had a pump put in lo the fire well near the engine house. Tins is a good step, nnd will operate as an opposition to lager betr s; loons. March is gore ! Gardens are gone !! but its cold.-are bered et 1 !! Wallace (. an noli has cue bundled bottles of a new cough s)rup to giveaway as samples. Call at once. ?J. P. Hurley tN: Co., arc se ling off their cht ire slock of goods at cost. jNuw is the time for every one to get Liu gain.* as the above firm in. an what they say. Their itxrd will appear in ?, our next issue. Just received at John Schaelite's a mil line <d' groceries, lhpiois, tobacco aiid cigars. Als? dry goods, shoes, hi ts, etc. If ytin want bargains oitcd to the hard times don't iorgct to stop ul Doyle's old stand. OBITVA HY? Mrs. A. K. Haue, wife of Mr. J. Keitt llitnc, died at the residence of her hu.-baud,near Fort Motte in this county, on the 28th of the mouth last past, fc'lie was aged twenty-nine years. A A/:ir hatch? """"" Another batch of tbe St. Matthews robbers was brought in on Sunday lust. Governor Chamberlain has de prived the good people ofthat section of a Trial Justice, and they have to do the best they can. ? I c?. Mayor Boliver 1ms appointed S. Dibble, Esq., Messrs. J. (J. Pike and Harpiu Kiggs ns a board to assess the town property for taxation under the ordinance recently passe 1. The se lection is a good one and will receive the approval of the people. DA XCIXQ? AVill soon be taught in Orangcburg. An accomplished teacher ha3 written to Mr. M. Albrecht to get him up a school of young men. Those who dc sire to be in the first class should see that gentleman at once. -i mwiii -?? -tmrnmrn A HORSE RACE? For a bet of fifty dollars is to come off this afternoon on the-Road. Both the animals to be run are in ex cellent trim, nnd a lively sight will be enjoyed by the few who will be present. We have be n requested to withhold the names of parlies. SALES OF TOBACCO? The law defines a dealer in tobacco to be: "Svcry person whose business it is lo sell, or offer for sale, manu factured tobacco, snufT and cigars" and, in case* of farmers, the depart ment has decided that when they make it a husiuess lo keep tobacco for sale to their workmen, or to issue ns rations, receiving pay therefor, either in labor, in produce or in any other manner, they become liable to dealers. The law also makes it the imperative duty of every such dealer to destroy the package and stamp as soon ns it is emptied. This informa t ion is given us by Collector Ransier. RELIGIOUS SER VICES? The Rev. J. Bachman Haskill will officiate in the Lutheran Church to morrow. We understand that he has accepted the call to preach made by that Chinch, and will probably make his home in Ornngeburg. Wo con gratulate the Lutherans upon their good luck. UGH! MAT?. ' An emotional friend of ours went fishing with Alhrecht onThuisday last, und while waiting for a shad to come along, tumbled overboard into thc river. Alhrecht scooped him up with his net when he said, "Ugh ! Mat, ven I git in de vntcr I nehcr bought I golish wid you any more." CA UCASES? Were plentiful prior to Thursday last. There aro over three thousand Republican voters in the county, one tenth ol whom wanted to be elected to the County Convention. A good deal of wire-pulling was done in thc old Burg. And promise ! Why, they were as plentiful as rcd-hor.se. Read McCrcery, Love & Co.'s new ndvcrt.iseiueht in to-day's issiic. There is no house in the United .States sell ing goods lower than they are. If you want dry goods, carpets, boots or shoes now is the time to gather up your spare change aud call on them. This sale continues only fifteen days, and they aro offering astonishingly low btiryitins, THE OR A NGER Uli G CO UR T110 USE D EM OCR A TIC CL UR? Thc Democrats of this Prcciuct mot at the Engine Hull on thc 29th tilt., and .organized by electing the following officers : President, Col. Mortimer Glover; 1st. Vice-Prcsidcnt, Jas. H. Fowlcs, Esq.; 2nd. Vicc-Presidcnt, Win. H. Pcrryclcar. Esq.; Secretary und Trea surer, Col. John C. Edwards. Oil ARE ES TON" FIR E^~ An extended account of the Char leston fire was crowded out of our last1 issue. Thc lire was a very distinc tive one, consuming more than n quarter of a million of dollars. Over two bundled families were turned out of doors by it, but the people of Charleston generously came to their succor. More than five thousaud dollars hud been contributed in aid o.' the .sufiVrcrs up to the first of this week. Messrs. Bull & Scoville donated $-">.() ). August Fischer has u new and highly recommended bitters for sale, warranted to cure dyspepsia and kindred com plaints. Aud besides, he has a superabundance of excellent gro ceries for family use. His liquors and and cigars arc said to be very line, and for sale at prices low down. If tlicre are any who doubt us, let them ''drop in" and ask his polite and jovial assistant, Mr.Edward Bozurdt, if what wc have said, is hot thc truth, the whole truth, and nothing but tho truth. Ed. is prepared to swear by the slipper of Airs. Bel knap that Fischer sells cheaper than any one in Orangcb urg. PRECINCT MEETING? Ths Republicans of this Precinct met on Thursday lust for tho purpose of electing ten delegates to the Coun ty Convention which meets to-day. Precinct Chairman F. It. McKinlay called thc meeting to order and sta ted thc object of the call. The meet ing wns permanently organized by thc election of Mr. J. P. Mays Chair man und Mr. T. K.Sasportas Secreta ry. Messrs. W. M. M .unt and V. D. Bowman were appointed tellers. The meeting wns harmonious through I out, and elected the fol lowing delegates. Marshal Jones, J P.Mays,]). A. SIraker, T. K. Sas portas, W. M. Mount, A. 8. Hibblei. 11. II. Ilayncs, Lucius Bellinger, Peter Walker and .las. Adam-. NE PL US ULTUA^~~ Nothing more is needed to make Cornelson's store the finest attrac tion in Orangcburg. It is has been metamorphosed into brick and now presents a stately appearance. Its beautiful iron fron I is alone sufficient to attract customers, to say nothing of the thousands of good things stored away on its copious shelves. Of course the fire was a misfortune to Mr. Cornclson, but out of its ashes has sprung tho prettiest building in Or nngeburg; an d it may he safely called thc Emporium of everything in the line of merchandise. Dry good, boots, hats, shoes, crockery and tin wares, groceries, &c, Ac, aro there by tho thousands. And a little money can get them, as Mr. C's. prices are very moderate Just step in and call for jyir. John Danncr, and we'll guaran tee you'll come away satisfied, lie is nil grace, politeness and accommo dation to customers, and especially is he eo towards thc ladies. OEANDjOPENINGf. McCREERY, LOVE & CO., WILL open to-morrow, (Monday,) March 27, 1S7G, at greatly reduced prices, during the next fifteen days, .rill sell their entire stock of Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes at lower price, than ever before offered to make room for large shipments now on the way. Your attention is directed lo tho following partial price list of the many articles wc propose to sell you at u bargain : ? 50 pieces New Style Dress tloods, at 11 cents per yard. 5 cases YYaiusuttu Bleached Muslin, at 12 1-2 cents per yard. 50 dozen Ladies' Elegant New Style Ties, at 25 ccnUi each. 5 cases White Piques, at 12 1-2 cents per yard. 5 cases Prints. Kant Colors, warranted at 5 cents per yard. 10 cases Good Style Prints, warranted at 6 1-4 cents per yard. 2 cases Yard Wide Cambric*, at 10 cents pcryr.rd. 25 pieces Grans Cloth all Colors, at 10 cents per yard. All of the Newest Styles and host brand-* of Prints will be Bold at 8 1-2 coats per yard. Brown, Bleached and Plaid Homespuns ut proportionately low prioes. Our stock of Hoots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, at a general reduction of 20 per cent. The beat assort in cut of Trunks, Valises, Lunch and Market Baskets in the city. Our entire Stock of Carpe t*; Oil Cloths, Window Shades, Wall Paper, &c. will be closed out at and below cost. The above will convince you that the place to get cheap goods and good attention is at the Grand Central Dry tiooels Establishment. Now is your time to secure bargains. Call early and often. NfcGJREERYi LOVE & CO, inareh27tr c O JL u m B I A, s. C. C. D. KORTJOHN Has just received a Large Supply of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hals, Caps, &c. Also Tin Ware, Wooden Ware, Crockery Ware, .Sugars, Co flee, Flour, Cigars. In fact a supply of General Merchandise, including Stoves of allsizw und any descriptions*. All will bo sold DOW DOWN for Cash. Goods Shown and delivered in Town FREE of charge. Call bofort buyinj BUY THE BEST tiloiid Soluble Guano and Acid Phosphate Prices Reduced?Cash, Soluble Guano, S4G. Time, payable No v 1st ?04. Acid Phosphate, Cash, S32. Payable 1st November $37. O. IX KORTJOHN. LARGE ADDITIONS to our Stock and invite inspection. Fresh Stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Clothing &c. Our GROCERY Department is Complete, and first class Goods and LOW PRICES cannot be surpassed. S. E. TOBIN & CO., ERLAIN It is said has repented entirely of tho Robberies his Party has commit ted, especially those in which he HAD A SHARE, And means to stand forever hereafter as a penitent sinnor. He belioycs thai if he had always drank as GOOD LIQUORS As those kept at the Enterprise SalOOIl '?c would have been the equiil of Geb. Washington. Feeling ' thusly" he will shortly send a Special Message to the Legislature announcing the fact that Fine Groce ries, Tobaccos, Cigars, and a thousand other good things are to bo had ONLY AT MY STORE. Now, as it is probable that when this fact is mnele known to the Colum bia Solons, tl ey will immediately adjourn to my Store, I respectfully request the Orangcburg Public to call at once and make purchases. Legislators generally leave nothing behind them. .A. ElSOIIJilI-fc P. S.?My TBV OIjI TABLllf though private can be seen b}' Regular Customers. J. C. P I K E, .A.T VOSE'S OL'D STAND, Has OPENED, REFITTED and RESTOCKED this Large and Com modious Store with the most SELECT STOCK OF GOODS EVER OFFERED HERE, comprised of FRESH GROCERIES, HARDWARE, WOODWA ?E, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY WARE, . CANNED GOODS. Dry Goods, Hate, Boots and Shoes, Which is offered at PRICES that will ASTONISH those that wish to SAVE MONEY these II ARD TIM KS. A call will convince you of tho above facts. COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED, For which the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES will bo paid. B@r Constantly on hand FERTILIZERS. JVIiYEE for Bllilrlin<y or JT'ertiUzillp' purposes, con stantly on baud, and for sale at Reasonable Rates. jan 29 1876 ly resh Goods T. KOHN & BROTHER Arc in receipt of all kinds of Goods for the Season. Jost *eoei??d 100 pieces of Prints of the Latest Styles, selling Cheap. Also just iu Bleached and Brown Domestics CHEAPER than thoy have been for rtre past tWfiSTY YEARS! On hand a Large Stock of BOOTS & SHOES Which have been just rcccivhd from the Factories direct, and mana fftctured Expressly to our Order, the Examination of which is Solicited. "We. are closing out the ballance of Winter Goods at almost any Price in. order to close them out tefore we will be CEOWDED with our SUMMER GOODS. We would advise those in Search of BARGAINS to call on as for the next two weeks. The Latest approved Patents of PISTOLS Of all Calibres; hlwuys on hand CHEAP. (MS (Mill k flMI GOODS Of the Latest Styles and at the Lowest and Fixed Prices. In conclusion, would say come and stay all day, and if it looks ?b? rain bring your umbrella, we will take care of it for von. i ou nec? oaly bring n small amount of money, as a very little will buy enough go#4f at the prices v/e are selling them, to last you a whole year. If you - itay away you will miss it. Theodore Kohn & Brother.