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ISSCI'U BVKItY SATIMU?AY M?llNIX? HY Tl?? OltANCiKl'l'iib SliWS COM TAN Y; UK?. b'OblYKK. Ilnsiru'ss Mutineer. Terms of K ?iiscri pt io u. One Ce-pu one Year.f J 00 ?Y.c J/dit'As. 1 U0 Hates of AtlviTlishtg. Owe Square Ist insertion...Sl .ri0 /?.V/i Subsequent " . 1 00 Notices insetted in Loeul Column tit tlOc per Line. Ail Subscriptions and Transient Advertise meats to be paid for in Advance. ??fir* An tieript? Jor Subscription or Adver tisement* tu e Valid uides-t Signed by Htisiness Manager. pr-7" We vive in no wiy rohponsihlc for th? views or opinions of our Correspond ent.-. SATURDAY I t???CH 31. 187? Govctuor Hampton went to W'n-h inglon Wednesday night, lie was accompanied by General Hutler and n strong Committee from ihoCharles ton ''Chamber c f Cohimcrcc. It ist!? be hoped that his trip will redound to South Curb Hihi's good. - 'r .-9 -<tr- ? ? Our l\Tnmi}b?tiori. Wejarcghid lo note the fact that nhr suggestion Of .'ast week, linnrnu ting dudgo A, 1>. Kiiowllbii for tlie United Stales District Attorhoy.ship; has met with wide 'approval from his numerous friends. Nu one doubts Judge Kiiowiton's ability. In fact, he is competent Iii till any position within the gift of the President, but just now he would he pectilintly he ceptable as United States District Attorney; Thee is no (jucslion that the service in that position has 'been degraded and tendered unpopular in South t aroliuiu The prunihg knife, of Hi-form is as much needed I here as in any ot her jdnco in this State. Tlie oliii e should be filled by a capable man of course, bin lie should at the same ihn? pofses the confidence and respect of the people and the Bar of the State. Above all, he should be (re ? from partisan prejudices. A political dcinngogu has no business with the Unite ! Stales District Ai 'torni-y.-hip id'Souih Carolina. And when President Hayes appoints to such position men of the caliber and social standing of Judge Ivhowllon it. will be time enough for the people to believe that he means civil Service Kcfbrhi in earnest. Gov. Hampton's March to (ho Capitol; The peoples Gnvcnicr, in response to the President's invitation, started for Washington oti tho night of the 27lli iiist. Ad along the way ho was cheered and greeted by hundreds of euthuscastie baud.--. At \Yiliniihglbn he was ini reduced to tho crowd by Congressman WuddoU in ah elorpi cut speech, in which he described Hampton as ;*he representative of all ? thai is left of eoii-titutioital liberty in ! South t arolina, aiid 'eulogized It tin fir his dignity, patience and stead fiiktia - during the past months of (rial. In response, Governor Hampton, after thanking thej crowd for their r>ception, and (hanking North Caro lina for the aid given to Smith Caro lina in the service-; of Gen. Leach in the lato canvass, s.tid . "My friends, i go to \\ h?l ington .-imply to .slide before the Picdih nt the fact that the people id' South ( !;ti:olihu have elected i c Governor that State, i go (here i*? Htty' to I:ttti i h i ? t' ask no recogni tion Ironi ei \ ! ii...itteni, We claim (he j i iii'guilu.h froth the votes lot the people of iho Siaio. i go there to a.-.-ure lii.ih that we a re id lighting for pip ty, but 'hut we are fighting for the good o! the whole country. I am fing liiere to demand our rights, nothing le.-.s, sb lio'p me ( too; lb take imlhin. Se'j ? ! I go to teil him tlie C'lddit ion ! hiit .? ml ii < '.i r diu i 'i.i ht\t i? ill 11'i yeni> p i.e. ',!iai our people 1 liii vi l et 'I under di-a 1 |;ih;n.gcs hover eie ??;:!>!' red i;y iiu\ o !;: , pc ijdu on 'hi.- uuiiiieht; iliiii ih y carried the eilet ion, were nil ces.il u|, and that, they propose (u enjoy 1 lie fruits of their viutoiy," Gnvoin >r l Iithiplba arriv d in SVash-? Migtoii satuI)' an 1 had hi; interview with the I r. sid?nl on Th?r,day, He am! j-nii;. eiiiiti: siway jatitlieil with Uii> \ u bot w re r.bt abb: to f.????? h ? -? ? "4 ti e idioruiato result pf his pr -mi f a," [communicated.] CiiiiiG in tho Counly. L'in'k Gitovr, P. C, March 27lh, 1?77. ! Editor Ncics und Times : Perhaps "a bit of news" at thi.s lime, from this scclion, may ho of j interest to some o! your man) intelli gent readers. The past three or four weeks Inn o been remarkable ones in the history of thi.s community for acts of lawless ness and crime cd' the deepest lye. We bad all heard and read of theft; arson, etc.', in other portions of the State, hut we, in a great measure, enjoyed freedom from thos^ evils, and congratulated ourselves that wo lived in a section where all were peaceable and law-abiding citizens?where crime was almost unknown. But alas! wo are disappointed, for we have )ml i zed that there are those among its, who utterly ignore -.11 law, and respect not the rights of private citizens. I/irst in our midst came the robbing of Mr. J. M. Weeks' store of which mention was made in your hist issue This caused considerable cxeiienicrt; which had scarcely sub sided, when on Friday night, some unknown and inhumane wretch set lire to the barn and stables of Mr. .Jesse Shirer, a very worthy and peaceable citizen. Mr. Shirer lost Ids entire crop of provisions, consist ing of corn, fodder, &c; but more than this, a fine mule and milch cow were burned 'o death. Inhumane act ! We are glad to say, the friends hi Mr. S. came nobly to his assistance and have, in some measure, repaired his loss. Oil Sunday night following a gang of thieves visited Mr. D. Fogies' pi ice, shot one of his dogs, and then ibreed an entrance into his smoke house, carrying away bacon, lard, dc. in considerable quantity. These repealed depredations led tlie better class of clored people to call a meeting, in which tho whites wi re requested to participate, for the purpose of devising and adopting some ihev.isurc which would give us sceuri y against these evils. Accordingly, a meeting was held at Weeks' .store on .Monday event.ig at which time reso lutions were adopted condemning these lawless licfj. A Committee, consisting of twenty four citizens, twelve whites and twelve colored was j appointed, to be. known a< the "Vigi lant Com niilt :o," Of Pine Grove Township, Jt is the d ily of this Committee, in ease anything conflict ing with llie laws of country shall occur, to meet and consult, after which they shall p ocked to such measures as may rcvtilt in the speedy vindication of the law, (he punish liu nl of the guil'y. and the protection of all peaceable and law-abiding citizens. It is to he hope 1 that much good may r.suit front this measure. The colored people who inaugurate this movement deserve much praise. We believe there is a better day just ahead, hilt should that day never ?eine, there will come a lime when forbearance shall cease to he a virtue. Milt let us hope and forbear. An admiring world once stood wrapt in wonder and admiration ns it beheld the smooth and harmonious workings of the grand machinery of our gov ernment, a id we believe that the day is not. far distant, wlfcn it will resume its onward course to prosperity and greatness. We trust that this may be so, and that when the brilliant galaxy shall have been made up,that Sotilb Carolina may be one of the b'rij litest and most conspicuous gems. Sll.V KSTKIt. F.dit?i' Oruiigvliur; Xctcsdud Times: In your issue of last week I no ticed a communication from "A lov or of Flowers" calling upon you to "stir up the Hoard of Directors" to 1 old ii "Floral Fair." j .Mr. Kditor, they don't need any Stirling up, as they art) as much in j favor ?d holding ihc said Fair, as your I correspondent is. 1 be Board held a uieei'iiig this morning for the purpose oi making arrangements for holding a Flora. Fair, and they unanimously decided lob del the Fair on ihc 17tb of May next, from 10 o'clock in the morning closing at 12 o'clock at night. Vegetable.! also will be al lowed lor exibitioh. The premium I is I will be published in due time. Mow Mr, Editor,wo wish you and your correspondent to "ctir up" the flower growers, and let us have a good Fair, one that will excel that j "good one" of hist year. lytitk Uor.i.vsox, Secretary. [communicated.] EiKt?r Orangeb?rg News and 7V ?? Allow a small space in your col umn's to call attention of our Town Fathers (or father) to the bad con dition ot Kussel street beyond Doyle's work shop. The rood there- has been rendered by tho recent rains, almost impassable for vehicles, ana persons entering or having town are driving over the sidewalk rather than risk breaking nxle-ireci or wheels. It is hoped that those whoso duty it is to attend to keeping of our streets ill good order will give this mailer imme diate attention and save the side walks for the use of citizens. ^[i*oit tuk News and Touts.]' Mr. Editor : RowsviHo election for Intendant and four Wardens came off on Mon day last, resulting in the re-election of Mr. W. L. Wolfe lulcndaut, and Messrs. W I'. Dukes, J. .1. Wolfe, J. C Metis and L. M Keilt Duke-, Wardens. There was no opposition ticket run, though I understo id there was one, but it lacked vitality and expired before Monday. Of course, Ruwesvillo is Democratic; not a Re publican voter lingers withii' 1 or cor porate limit.-. Hampton an I Reform is her motto. X. Y. Z. The Result of Irresolution. Hampton and Ciiamij it lain* In vited to Wasuingt >n. The results of the consideration by the Cabinet of the South Carolina question have been the sending of a letter to Chamberlain and Hainptoii inviting them here in person or by delegate lo confer with the President on the situation of a flairs in that State. Exixurivk Mansion, Washington, D. C, March 23,1877. Sir?I am instructed by the Presi dent to bring to your attention his purpose to take into immediate con sideratioii the position of affairs in South Carolina, with a view of -de termining the course which,under the Constitution nut! laws of the United Stales, it Ritiy be his duty to take in reference to the situation in that State as be finds it upon succeeding to the Presidency. It will give the President great pleasure to con fei with you in person, if you shii'l find in convenient to visit Washington! and shall concur with him in think ing Mich a conference the readiest niid best mode of placing you - views as lo the political situation in your State before him. 11 c won I 1 greatly prefer this direct communication of opinion ami information to any oth er method of ascertain iiig your views upon the present com! it ion and im - mediate prospect of public interests in Smith Carolina If reason of weight with you should discourage thi.s course the President will be glad lo receive any communication from von in writing,or through a"y dele gate possessing your coiifi lence, that will convey to him your views cd" the ; impediments to the peaceful and c r- ' dcrly organiz.iti ?n of n single and 1 undisputed Slate government in South Carolina, and of the best method of removing llioat. It is the earnest itc.-irc of thin President to be able lo put an end as speedily as possible to all oppression or interven tion of the military authority of the United Staler in the political de rangements which affect the govern ment and alllict the people of South Carolina. In this desire the Presi dent cannot doubt he truly represents the patriotic feeling of the great bo dy of the people of the United States. I It is impossible that protracted dis order in the dome-tic govern men i of any Slate ran or sNould ever fail to be a matter < f lively inlerest and solicitude to the peoj lo ol the whole country. In furtherance of the prompt and sale execution of this g? heral purpose he invites a full com munication of your opinion on the w hole subject in such a one of the proposed forms as may seem to you most useful. liy the direction of the President I linvr addressed to the Hon. Wade Hampton a dbp irate of this letter. I am very respectfully ?your obe dient servant, W. K. Rod Kits, Private Secretary. To the Hon. Danie l 11. I hambcrhiin. Wade Hami'tonV. Answer. [special Dispatch to the News ami Courier.] Coi.UMniA, March 2(>.?Governor I lampion received yesterday the let ter of President Hayes inviting him to "Washington. To day he has writ ton in icply the following letter: Coi.rMiHA, S. C, March 20, 1877. To Jlis ICcccUt my Ji. H. Hoi/cs, I'rcsi- ' dent L illicit States, ]Yasliiii<jlont D. C: Sin?I have the honor to acknow ledge your communication of the 23d instant, addressed to me by your private secretary. As yoti express a desire for a per sonal conference with myself, I aceept, through n.olives of proper courtesy to yourself, the invituli n you have ex tended, though I cannot hope, by <loing so, to throw additional lighten questions which have already been so ably and thoroughly piesentod. and j the solution of which is so obvious ami simple; but understanding from the commitment ion 1 have received that the object contemplated by the pro posed conference is solely thai I might place bo "ore you my views of the impediments to the peaceful and orderly organization of a single and undisputed State Government in Smith Carolina, and of the best meth ods of removing them, I shall avail myself of your invitation so that. I may reiterate in person what I have had the honor lo submit in writing, that, in my judgment, nil impedi ments lo the objects so earnestly de sired by yourself and so noxiously expected by the people of'th is Stato, can at one : h.? removed by tho with drawal of the Federal troops from our State 1 louse. This action on the part of the eoni mandcr-in-ehicf of the United States forces would not only bo hailed by our people as an evidence that the civil a nth *rity is no longer to be subordinated lb the military p >w c r, in our country, but it would establish i law, insure domestic tranquillity, re vive our wasted industries, and give an assurance tb it Ibis Stale is to 1)3 restored to her just rights under the Constitution Whatever grievances exist, what ever wrongs we an Her, we propose to redress them, not by a resort to force, but by legal and constitutional agen cies. In seeking such redress I fuel sure that 1 represent fully the deter in i nation of the thoughtful and con serv alive portion of our winde people, when 1 give the assurance that no proscription shall l>o exercised here on account, of political opinions; that no disciinhibition (ball bj til.l Ij in the administration of jits! ic and that all citizens id' both parties nhd both races shall be regarded its fully pro tected by and amenable to, this hr.vi. Joining ino.it heartily w Uli you ill the earnest desire you express;, that y.ni may be able :o put an eil I, a- | speedily as no-sib c, i<> all app.-ua i : j ot intervention of the military a iih ?ri ty of the United State- i:i the pbii ieai derangements which affect the goverii incut, and alllict the people of South Carolina, and fervently trusting that this uspiciouS re-stllt may i>c reached. I have the honor to be, very respect fully, your obedient servan', WaUIJ 11 ami'ton, Governor of South Carolina Governor Hampton leaves this place to nun-row night, and will ur rive iu Washington on T hhrsday morning. Tuk Govtti: son's Position and Pi otitiASiMi:. Cohn hu, S. C , Miireh 2d?Mid night.-- M r. Chamberlain left foi Washington last night by way of Wilmington at 13.30. He was in close communion with II. 1>. Klliott, colored, until a late hour, and was accompanied by James vi. Thompson, of the defunct Union Herald Governor Hampton has sucht the entire day in consultation with lead ing gentlemen, prominent among whom arc Gen. lib tier, Gen. Conner, Lieutenant Governor Simpson and Geh. Hngh?d, in reference to the pro per course to be pursued by him in the matter of the proposed conference. His conclusion, which was only reach ed after long and careful considortion of all the points and possible conse quences involved, is fully set forth in the letter written by him to President Hayes, and telegraphed you to-night. Governor Hampton has not recoiled a stop from the position he first as sumcd in this matter, and which has been already clearly outlined in the News and Courier for several days. He coneccds no point and no right hitherto insisted upon, but is willing to do all that eo.i reasonably be asked of him towards removing whatever doubts and difficulties Mr. Hayes permits himself to entertain in a mat tcr asready so thoroughly illumi bated. As he has already remarked, and now carefully reiterates to avoid possible misunderstanding, his pro posed visit lo Mr. Hayes at the la*. ter'a urgent request, is only a witter of personal courtesy anil reyiirtf, and is not at all official in character or conse qucucc. lie has never asked for recognition from Mr.Hayes,and does not propose to entreat it at this late day. Tjovernor Hnmptou will leave for Washington to-morrow night, and, I understand, will ye accompanied by a committee from Charleston. The sentiment among leading Democrats here, in regard to the pro posed visit, is somewhat divided. Much may be said on both sides, sind, it-i ll mere matter of fact, much is said on both sides: The preponderance of public opinion, I think, is still rather against the visit, fur the reason that the proposed conference is so heartily approved by (he Radicals themselves, and it is '.'eared that the slightest con cession on the part of the Denn,erat?) of this State may be artfully seized iipon as a confession cd' weakness of title, Miul made the ground Upon which to base action to drive them from their pre cut coign 61 vantage. On the. other band, it. is said that a refusal to comply with tlio President's reasonable request would place Hump too in an unfavorable an 1 false pbsi lion, and llintj under bis own clearly defined statement as to the motives ami purposes of his visit, no harm can possibly result, while much of good iiny.J singularly enough, and I cannot undertake to explain the mystery. Senator John J. Patterson is exceed ingly anxious to have Hampton visit Washington, and has urged it by all indirect means in his power. It is tvOrtliy of note in pas-dug, t.hat this gentleman, who has been the source of all the encouraging insurances re ceived by Kopublioans hero for some month?, is now known to be exceed ingly d jwnenst at the prospects as viewed from bis standpoint. It is even .-aid that he is anxious to make any terms whereby he can prosper bis own cause in stilaro at the partyV. expense. On next Sale- Pay being the fust Monday Iii April u''.-it, tin- fiilhiwing.described pro perly will l?e sohl at I'tibUi: S<le to t'io high - [ ii.it liidder, namely: Tlui Itriek IhiiMing dlii.tle I .South id' the <'<>;rt llo-isi\ .-m l formerly occupied by Clerk d'Cti irt, Sheriff and .lad,'.- of Primate, iibo-ill die wiio.l i;,j bnilslhig situated North of i!i ? Court H ??*?.' ? and foi nierly oeeupioJ !?>? I he l.?e.m'y l'r?i'i-i ; iirer, i.'oanSy Auditor, t'dtiaty I'nniniKddii ; i crs, Sehool Coonnisdoner Mid t'oroa-'f. ? | X. lb?Term * I'a-Ik Purchaser to ivuiovg -oil baililing within ode month froiiidaU'\ Of jci:.-!?:???. by Order of :!:.< !5 i.trd ot" Comity; G?>m ! ini.-Sioiurs. i ;ko. i'LlVEii; j , . ?j Mo- ?i -ill, I:". iiiirJI 1: 3TATS 0? SOU Til GA?QLIKA. i OsusttkscOtt Corxtr, ? In Probate \ Court; ? I'j P,irU Petition '????rah ('. Collier for lo r Widow of W.O. Co'dier j Hmie.dead. j dvased. Public! notice is hereby given ihat Psiiah ? '. i'o' ier am! Ib'i minor Obiidreii, Widow I am! Children r?f W. (). Collier dec ised, have applied by Petition to hi us -Indite <?f Pro- | hate for the C.mnty of Or.mg?d?irg aforesaid lo luivc their Homestead an.I persi mil pru jiertv Kxeiiiplion; i upraised and set oil tie oiinlitig to law; and tint I will act on said ?Viuioii >>n the autli day of \p'pril A i) 1 to I AUG. lb KNOW I.TON, Judge of Probate, < rangei'iirg County. Marel _t?th 1S77. ,?,,. aI ?t STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Oli.vXOKItt'Ub CoUNTV, ) III ProhlltO Er. t'.vlr ,' Court .laue M. lt indaie 1 Petition Widow of bttthcr l for her \{ ni-dale I Homestead, decoded. I Public notice is hereby Riven that .lane M. Uansdatc and her minor Children, Widow and Children of Initiier Ihiitsdale deeea.-el, have applied by IVition to me as I'rul all- -Indue for the County of Orangc l>ur? to have their Ilnine.-tead and Personal Property Exemption, appraised and set oil' according t<? ht'v out of the Estate of said deceased; und 1 will act on said Petition on (lie 30th dav of Appril A. i?. 1877 'A UG. lb KNOW LTPN, Judge of Probate, Orangohnrg County. March 29th 1S77. mar 81 5t STATE OF SOUTH OA ROLIKA. C?XTY ok pUAXOKUVnO, I x Tilt: Com mos Pl.EAS. George Uoliver, risAdm'r. C'itwi teste Annexom of Dili yd F. Zeigler deceased, Emina Zeigler and others. In pursuance of an order of reference herein, made by bis Honor, Jacob P. Heed, Circuit Judge, and dated 20th May,? 1.87(8, it is ordered, that the Creditors of the bstate of the late David F. Zeigler do prcsaat and cMnblish their several and respective de mands before the Itefcreo lit 0railgcbttrg, South Carolin n, on or before the third day of May, 1877,or be debarred any participation in the benefits of the decree herein. W. E: IIUT.SON, Ref. March "27th 1377. mar 31 St l|>5 TO $20 PER DAY AT fp Home. Samples worth $1 free. St'inson A- Co., Port land, Man e. Spring Goods at Theodors Kolm's j Having just returned from tho various Markets and Manufacturers of tlie LATEST "NOVELTIES NORTH, 1 have now opened one of (he Largest and Best Assorted STOCKS I ever had the pleasure of placiug before the' public. beatttifijxi Spring Prints & Shirting New ami Choice Styles 8 Gts Per ITard. PIQUES From the Lowest to the Finest and in the CHOICEST PATERNS 12 1-2 Ots Up, HAMBURG EDGINGS and instcj^ti?jSTS In Large Quantities, from 5 eta up ward, in the Newest and Prettiest Lesigns wii it liTo o ods Of all Qualities in great Variety. Cliecjkedl Lawns The best value ever offered for1 20 cents. Ami thkkjm, Fur Cents ami Boys, I am oiFeriug Cheaper than thev eon be had in NewYbr: and A huge a-soruucnl in Silk, Cam bric and I litigbans, and inueh l*>x ?;? '.h in li e.-nine goiid.- have been n tiered ?rOi'dbro* Y 1 ?S I iL 0"uls hell hosev La die* und Mis*--* linscj all .-i/.-s, makes, ijOiihtie?, light and heavy, regular made gno Is?very ?Cheap i r. vr? Ladier, M?ssc? rtud Chi'dren's It tt-?, Trimmed and Untrimmed in all til ? Latest Styles au I Shapes tr?mi 21 cents up. IScLtS *"r ri,en, H.its for Boys in Straw, Wool, Felt, and Latent Stvles. 1 am now offering Gentlemeu's SHIRTS MadoNd" the best Materials and War ranted to give Satisfaction, at 90 cents each. Important t? Ladies ami Families, Koonomy in Slvoc?s, Special attention U called to my celebrated Dress ami Walking Shoes, which in Style and Workninnship, : re Superior to nnv before sold at tho Prjccs. BSiSSeS and Children's School ami Dress Shoes are absolutely un-" equalled. My Stock of Slioes ?* the Largest and best Assorted iu tho C ountry, aud throughout and tlror biigliiy Complete with every detail of a First-class SIfGK STORK? SJon't. delay but come and tak? a look at my magnificent Spring Stock of READY MADE CLOrHING Comprising tho very latest NOBBY STYLES And I will guarantee you can find just what will suit you in PRICES QUALITY AND STYIOK It is useless for mo to go on enume rating my Stock, but I invite the attention of ^A-tilli wn0 w?sa to Buy Goods to their Advantage to call and sec inc. THEODORE KOHN. mar 24 tf .