Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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IN isws A-, rT j KS. ltfSCfciJ f vi:i:v s.\tcujm v AimtM.su av Tliia uKAKUj-atuiia nkws company. ;0KO. B0L1VEU, business Manager. Terms of Subscription. One Cbpy one Year.$2 00 " " Six Mouths. 1 00 Kates of Advertising;. One Square 1st Insertion.$1 fiO Each Subsequent " . 1 00 Notices inserted in Local Column at 20c per Line. All Subscriptions and Transient Advertise ments to be paid for in Advance. No Rceiptu Jor Subscript ion or Adver tisements arc Valid iinlesis Simied by liiutincss Manager. J&33T" AVe .ire in no way responsible for the views, or opinions of our Correspond on ta. ^ S?TURDAY,~fFbR??RY 1o~ 1877. ~ Rashness. "We have heard numerous threats made lately hy imprudent colored men that there is no law, and that they intend to do as they please. Indeed, the conduct in many instances of some 61' these people would lead one to 11 IW'.ve that they are fully i in press ed with the idea that there is no pow er to arrest and punish them for crime, and I hat they have no fpecial objection to a conflict with the whites. Is'ow we take this method of inform ing all such evil disposed persons that they are laboring under a grave mistake, and that the sooner they dis abuse their minds of it, the better it will be for them in the end. There is law in ?South Carolina, and those who defy it now will reap the lull penalty of their lawlessness in a day to come. Retribution swift and sure will fall upon every one of them. The utter disregard which Chamberlain has shown of law, de cency, and honor, has had the effect of inducing his followers to pur sue his footsteps. Let these misguid ed pei sons take care that they do not go too far! It is true that the ma chinery of government is somewhat confused and uncertain, but there re mains fur all that a correcting power with the people which they will not bestitate to exercise for the purpose of overthrowing lawlessness and for the protection of society. We hope that no such occasion as the one we have reference to will ever arise, but should an issue be forced upon tho people, let those on the side of law aud order resolve uow that they will do their duty in such an emergency. And in crushing the hydra-bead of resistance to law, let the ignorant, who may be egged ou by their leaders, be spared if possible. The public will catch our meaning. There are sonic tall poppies who carry very erect heads in time of peace. It is to be hoped if their baleful teachings should bring about nu issue, that these men will meet it squarely and not slink to the rear and leave the:r dupes in the teeth of danger. The Situation. We have previously said that we disliked the Electoral IiiII because Grabt gave it out 1 efore its passage that lid approved heartily of its pro visions, and would give it his signa ture as soon as it goi into Iii-- hands. Our opinion was and in that (he present ruler of this Country would give his Fane I ion to nothing that would benefit, in the remotest degree, the si.flcring interests of the South. Grant wants Hayes to succeed him; and to that end he is directing nil his energies. If he hud not been con vinced that his desires would find, their consummation in the tripartite tribunal, created by the. Compromise Bill; lie would have vetoed it along with the act abolishing tho Police Board at Washington. Tho first decision of any note made by the Commission is a direct, thrust at TiMen's prospects, and should prepare us for the reception of more startling and revolutionary in telligence. By a strict party vote the tribunal decided not to go behind the returns, thus smothering the truth in relation to the infamies of the Re Ii ruing JJonrils of Florida, Louisiana und Suillh Carolina. The certifi cates given to the Hayes Electors by these godless boards aro to be respec ted by the Commission as the voice of the people, and the certificates of the T?den Electors thrown out and disregarded. We confess frankly that the fu ture is not all sunshine. Unprinci pled knaves and devils are at the head of affairs, and they are holding on to the helm of Government with a remorsel ess grip. - i i.I- ? - ? ? Columbia. The members of the City Council of Columbia recently voted increased salaries to the Mayor. Clerk, Chief of Police, etc., for which act'th^y were justly criticised by the Register. May or Agncw looses his temper in con sequence, flies into print, and indul ges in disgraceful flings at our con temporary. All riglit thinking citi zens will agree with the Register that now is not a good time to raise sala ries, and will unite in one voice in condemning the coarse and vulgar attack made upon the Register Pub lishing Company by the Mayor of Columbia. Was Carpenter's Docision made to Order ? We dislike to question the houesty of a Judge upon tho Bench. Such an officer should be above suspicion, and his every net a living, spcakieg il lustration of honor and truth. But unfortunately for Judge Carpenter his career in South Carolina has not been of such a character as to com mend him to the good opinion of our people. Finn in nothing, except iu bis inordinate love of office, irritable and quick-tempered, he has not achieved for himself a reputation impervious to criticism, or a name above censure or reproach. It is therefore that the people take issue with his recent decision in the ficabcas corpus case of Smith. And they have just cause for it! Who ever heard of a Judge giving out to one side of a case before him what bis opinion would be three weeks before the rendering of such decision? We do not lay this charge exactly at Judge Carpenters' door; but we do assert that his opinion was heralded over the country one month ago. What C hambt rlain's satellitesdn this county said it would be, it is, which is suggestive of this portincnt inquiry: If Judge Carpenter did not make his decision to order, how did the nature of it become known to tho Republi cans a day or two after the hearing of the case ? Until an explanation of this mystery is made, we shall en tertain, reluctantly however, the opinion that Judge Carpenter's fight against Chamberlain was a mere sham, and that he is as veritable a tool of his qu nudnni Excellency as the hum blest member of tho State con stub la lory force. Working Land On Sharos. Working land on shares seems to a poor business for both parties. It is to the interest of the tenant to spend as little for extra labor as pos sible, because the Owner of the land gels half the benefit, without bearing any of the expense. When the country was now and the land rich, a man could, perhaps, aflord to give half the products, as he could get fair crops with little labor; but now that the land is more or less, run down, and it is necessary to build it up with manure and good culture, it is impos sible for a man to expend the ii2ccs stiry labor and give half the produce for rent. It may bo done for a year or two on land in high condition; but the farm must inevitably deteriorate under tho system. A man might afford to rent a grass farm on sharos, but not an arable farm. It is diffi cult to take one of our ordinary run down farms and raise enough from it, for the first few years, to pay the cost of labor and support Ibc teams. It would be cheaper, so far as immediate profit is concerned, to pay twenty-five dollarp an acre for a farm in high con dition, with good buildings and fen ces, than to accept as a gift one of these run-down farms. It is time this matter was understood, so that those uneasy mortals who are always ex- j pectiag to sell, and consequently make no efforts to keep up and im prove the laud, should bo compell ed to turn over a new leaf, or else dis pose of their farms at a low figure. How Each Side Presents Its Case. The National Democratic Com mittee have placed the entire manage ment of air. Titdon's case before the commission in the hands of Judge Black, Charles O'Conuor, with whom nro associated Lyman Trumbull, Matt. II. Carpenter, as nssistaut counsel, with Judge Campbell, of New Orleans, Ben. Butler, and numerous other distinguished lawyers as advisory counsel. In addition there is be a small army of attor neys, who will assist in the prepara tion of the Florida and Louisiana cases. The Republicans have selec ted William M. Evarts and Bob Ingeisoll ns their principal counsel, with Stougbton, of New York, and others less known to fame, as assistant and advisory counsel. There is no difficulty in the way of the Republi cans fighting the case on its merits. The law provides that the party 'objecting to the counting of the vote I of a State shall assign tho reasons j therefore. In this way the Democrats can readily get in all their testimouy in regard to Florida and Louisiana, but the Republicans can only come in under Ihe ruling of the commission. They will first combat the power of the commission to go behind the re turns. Therefore, the first thing the commission will have to do after organizing is to adopt rides and regu lations for its government; then, when the Florida case is reached and the issue presented to the commission, the arguments on the jurisdiction of the body will follow. This question will have to be passed upon belorc the ense proceeds further. The Republi cans will, of course, contend that it cannot po behind the returns, and that it is excluded from going further than the regular certificates of the re cognized certifying authorities in the different States. If this point is de cided against them, they will give up the fight and make only a pro / or ma contest thereafter. Feb. 2nd. When fruit docs harm it is because it is eaten at improper times, in im proper quantities, or before it is ripen ed and fit for the human stomach. A distinguished physician lias said that; if his patients would make a practice of eating a couple of good orangos be fore breakfast, from February to June, his practice would be gone. The principal evil is that we do not cat enough of fruit; that we injure its finer qualities with sugar; that we down them in cream. We need the medicinal action of the pure fruit acids in our system, and their cooling, corrective inlluence. Washington News. Washington, Feb. 3.?The elec toral commission met today. The Court allowed counsel to file the evi dence in qucftion. Reccp.'.on to he decided hereafter. Two hours allow ed discussion .whether the commission shall confine itself to matters laid be fore it, by the President of Senate in tho preliminary struggle. The Re publicans argue to confine Democrats to enlarge the scope of investigation. Washington, F'eb. 3.?Transfer of troops hence to Fortress Monroe countermanded. Washington, Feb. 3.?Before the committee on powers and privileges, Daniel W. Dowens, elector from Wisconsin, stated that ho did not think Examining Surgeon of Pension j office disqualified him; he held that position when elected and when he vi/tcd for Hayes; ofiio: al lee, two dol lars in each case. Maddox produced a letter address ed to Hon. J. It. West, scaled, and another addressed to himself. They were in an envelope addressed to Maddox by Judge A. Wilder, and had been in custody of Coli Jack Wharton, Adjutant Genera) of Louis iana, under Kellogg. Committee sent for Senator West, who will open his letter in presence of the committee. New Orleans, Nov. 20, 1876.? To J. If. Maddox, Dear Sir :?Un derstanding the political condition of matters here from association with both political parties, and as a friend of the President and a Government officer, would it not be considered a part of your duty to go at once to Washington, wi h as little delay as possible, and place before the Prcsi dent the condition and the pending dangcis of the situation. Should yo u conclude upon prompt action in the premises, allow mo to commend you to Senator West, who is my friend, and with whom you will freely com municate. Very Truly, J. Madison Wells. Senator West appeared, and at re quest opened a letter addressed tc him, and immediately withdrew. New Orlans, Nov. 21,1876.-1 regret much not seeing you when beic. I wanted to say much to you which would be, at least, imprudent to put on paper. I trust, however, to meet you in Washington as soon as the. canvass is over, which is now upon us. Our duties ns returning officers have anginen ted the magnitude of I the destiny of the two great parties, may I not say the nation. 1 fully comprehend the situation as well as my duty to the greatest living Gener al, U.S. Grant, and not with my con sent, shall this oppressed people 0c governed by Iiis paroled prisoners, aid ed by their white-livered cowan.sol' the North.' Let me, my esteemed Sir, warn you of the danger. Millions have been sent bore and will be used in the interest of Tilden; and unless some counter movement, it will be impossible for me or an}' ? ther iiidi vidual to arrest its productive result. The gentleman presenting this letter is fully a warn of the move, and if you allow will communicate freely. See our friends ami act promptly or the result will be disastrous. "A hint to the wise;" strictly private,and L'oii fideui ial. Yours very truly, J. M?imson VVhli?. To J. k.*\Vest, Washington. I). C Washington, Feb. 3.?Col. Hen ry J. Hunt is ordered tojoiu bis regi mcnt at Charleston, South Carolina. Jt is alleged that Jacob Dun Her der the Republican elector of Michi gan, is not a ci lizen of the United States, has been summoned by the committee ol Powers and Privileges. The vote in House on increasing the President's salary to fifty thous and dollars, was yeas 47, naya 126. Salaries of Senators and Represcnta tives remain unchanged. Washington, Feb. 3.?Committee on privil cges and elections examined T. J. Leister, President Hinds county Board of Registers. Leister had furnished duplicate keys to ballot boxes to fifteen persons; don't know that they were used; supposed the idea was to take out Republican and put in Democratic ballots. Befoie Committee on Powers and Privileges? Senator West, on open ing the letter, said he had never seen it before; recognized it as Wei's' hand writtiug, and said he recognized Wells all through the letter. Maddox contended bo told Gov. Wells be had not delivered letter to West. Weils jumped up and said he was delighted; that letter bad troub L.d him ever since ho wrote it. House Louisiana Committee continued Lit tleficld's cross examination. Nuthiug elicited beyond elaboration in elector nl commission. Mcrrick, Fvarls, O'Connor and Matthews each spoke on admission of evidence when com mission adjourned to 10 o'clock Mon day, when decision on this point will bo reached. Gov. Wells testified on Monday and Tuesday, contradicting tho charges made against him, but his character for voracity is so bad that he will hardly bo believed. Tho Tcxns Tribune says, "The late 'atmospherical freshness' has brought on many cases of Coughs and Colds, and Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is in greater demand than ever," db-5 TO $?O PER DAY AT Home Samples worth $1 free. Stinaon & ?o., ror?'?ind, Mane. SOUL?BLE PMHIC GM. The above well known GUANO A-SD COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE is now offered for sale at the following places in this county. Consumers of this Gunno will find it fully up to last years quality which gave such uni versal satisfaction. For circulars and prices apply to J3XJLI, <& SCOVILLE, Oranr?burg. J. EE. LOKYEA, Lewisville. "W"- JP- 1} ltIcc, Ptowesville or to. Et H. FROST & Co, Charleston S. C. OF GEO. H. CORNELSON'S I am receiving now one of the largest supplies of Farming ImplimentH, Seed Potatoes* tJarden Seeds, together with all the well known BRANDS of GUANO Hand FERTIH-" ZERS for which I nm ngent. Am also receiving large additions to my large stock of DRY GOODS GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CATS, &C. PROVISIONS AND FLOUR which all will be SOLD CHEAP FOE GROUGE II CORNEL-SOW. Hampton's Government Is receiving all the taxes needed to keep it going and to supply wi'Ti food the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum, Penitentiary, etc., but the question is, will the people of this county receive supplies sufficient to do them unless) they call on J )NES & WANNAMAKER ? . Times, it is true, are bird, but the noble an I star ly s>:u of 61?! Or.wig borg county sh >uld see to it that the INNER MAN Is taken care of. And to this end the above named firm is bending nfl their enctgies. With tin abundance of Flour, Sugar, Colli e, Lard Bacon, Hums, Canned Fruits, Meals, Oysters and barrels of Whiskey that will buhl a Bind lor twenty lour hours, they hope to be of some service in the war against Starvation. A cordial invitation is therefore extended to every mar., woman and child in the county to give them a call. It will pay. flird" We will till all Orders for Lumber nl short notice. Leave Same at our Store and we guarantee satisfaction wi I be rendered. Jenes & Wa^namaksr gov mm Government will be recognizer! at Washingtan before long. This cbcering news induced me to pur chase one of the finest lot of HORSES AND MULES ever brought into this Market. And as times will grow better undci the People's Governor, I have put my prices down, and can now accommo date the public upon the most rea sonable terms- No matter what style of Horse or Mule is wanted I vouch I can fill the hill. Call on me at my stables at Slater's Hotel. E. F. SLATER. Dissolution The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of ( lark & \Vtilling hau this day been dissolved by mutual eon Kent. W. R Chirk & Co,, will continnc the business ami Kettle all claims against the linn and all indebted will make payment to them. St. Matthews So. Ca. 3. Im. Notice of Dismissal. Notice hi hereby given that I will fde my final Recount with the Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County, on the 4th day of March 1877 arid ask for h-ttors of Dismissal as Kexctitor of the last Will and Testament of J; C. Kenncrly JOSEPH A. KKNNERLP, Adm'r. NOTICE In the District Court of the United States foi the Kastern District of South Carolina? In Itankrupiey?In the matter of Thaddus K. Sasportas, Bankrupt?Exporte John Fisher, Trustee ct. ab Creditors holding liens against Estate of Thaddens K. Sasportas, Hank nipt, are re quired to present and prove the same before Charles B. Glover Ksq, special referee, at Orangeb?rg S. C. on or before the first day of March next, or be debarred payment. By order of the Court Jan'v, :27th 1877. P. V. DIBBLE Assignee T. K. Sasportas, Bankrupt Feb 3 4t. SEND 25c. to Q. P. HO'VELL & Co., New York, for Phamphlet of MO pages, containing lists of 300 newspapers, nnu estimates showing cost of advertising. WATCHES AND CLOCKS KKPAII{EI> On tlio Sliovtost Xot BY JOHN J. HOWBIiXff, AT THE 8TOUE OF KIRK ROBINSON, Ol^A^GEDUR01 s. a All work in the above line done on the shortest notice. Atso- Jewelry repaired. My terms are reasonable and all work warranted. Give mc a trial. dec 23 " 1875 3m PLOW STEEL. SWEEDS'I RON. Whole and half Shovel Moulds. READY MADE TLOWS, wlio'e and half shovel. SEEDS Onion Setts, Seed Potatoes, Oats, Rye, Barley, And a full supply cf GARDEN SEEDS, FRESH. Root Harnes,Irou Bound. Single Trees, Ironed. All for sale low by J= L Hamilton Russell Street next to Corncbon'rt. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE* Tho Copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm name of T. Kobn & Brother is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued by Therdore Kohn in his own name and for bis own account, and be therefore, alone, will sign the late firn* name, in liquidation. TIIEOItDOUK KOHN, HENRY KOUN. Orangchorg, December I-di 1876. dec 16 3m VOCAI. AND INSTRU MENTAL,. I am prepared to receive a few Pupils moro in Vocal and Instrumental Mnric. Apply to ANTON BERG, sep 30 tf- ?