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jNj 'H vy S $ TIMES. 1s?i. i < .11v saturday mohnino by the okan riu'uo sk?> cumvasv. ? (. \'.\) \ Y.lb hardness Manager, i lUli Mr.YKKS, E<lilo:'. , 'inol Swlisi'riHliiMi. ? Copy one Yeor.!.$2 00 '?, Six Mowht. 1 00 Kales ol*. Advertising. ( > Piwitt h t Insertion.$1 50 J h ?>,! " . 1 00 A lay </*.-?.?/- . hi IjOloI CiluiHH otSOcycr l.o' : ' !>>ihseiivfi<nis ond Transient Adicrtisc tUiiiia iii' } k.i r iii A'-' ""f.: R?2?'" Ab }:???')?'' J ? rn '????' or ddvrr (>v. ,irr's arc Yo ? i Uh - 4 j/u'.i liiisihi'Sl Min.tjer. ' We are hi i > way 11!e .'>>r t' ? vioSis cr '-.i ens of our Corrc*poiitf 1: tri. SAT UK DAY. JULY 28, 1877. FOIt SOLICITOR. The True Principle of Temper ance. A reference which reccntl}' came under our eye to tho Prcssdcnt's prac tice of temperance, suggests a distinc tion between the moderation of prin ciple in respect of tho use of liquors and the iillraism of propagandists. The one is sober, sensible and en during, und the other is rabid, irra tional and evanescent. The one attracts and charn^ by the quiet observance of habit or resolution, while the other repels aud disgusts by an offensive assumption of superior moral virtues, by making a parade of abstinence. It is a strange fact that principle in reform should be so often repre sented by affectation or folly as to nllienate instead ".of inviting those upon whom it would operate. There is, it is true, a natural tendency to radical measures and aggressive methods' in reform, and a necessity for vigorous advocacy and extreme practice in the agitation of the subject sought to be brought home to the attention of a careless public; but ? iu re is no excuso for the noisy uli ve ... cii with which most of the reforms ;t! ' paliticularly that of temperance, , dud?not forward, but hither ?iual thither in the estimation of ? ly anil in the line of progress, lu re is generally no. absurdity so rent in the way ol' abstinence but it is insisted upon as absolutely essen tial to the well-being of the votary, or to tho elevation of others by the, .force of example, and self-denial is carried so far as to become irksome, and at hast, in many, many cases impossible of attainment, where tho failure to arrive at tho fancied stand ard of purity lias the effect to dis couragc the adherent and precipitate him back to a lower level than when first influenced by the reform. The infernal dogma of perfection, ' s? stiel ly illustrated in Christian reali zation, is extended also to moral en deavor, and it is urged that man mny bo precisely accurate in all the details of personal deportment in rogarel to forbidden things anil still bo human. It is plain that it is easy for persons who have no desire to indulge in any of the forms of strong drink, to refrain from iia use. With those whoso habits have been different it is unwise to attempt any standard of excellence which is liable to add a lack of self-respect by rea son of shortcomings in the lino of tho pledge to the weakness Of charactor already apparent, An upright pur pose in life, with a firm dosiro to do right,or as nearly so as the infirmities of the ficsli will admit of, is tho best temperance pledge, and thesurost pro tec lion from the ill.-Jof strong drink,aud the philanthropist who gives his time to the dissemtninntion of like moral tcachingi?who will direct his atten tion to a development of this gem in morals, will have the gratification afforded by success in well-doing ivi< \> sun ly than he who po.trays the evih of inttemperance,'and then pro .seining the pledge, bears away tho sigtmlurcs of intemperate men as trophies of his influence over his fol lows instead of evidences of reforma tion. ' Wo admit that one or more have kept tho plcdgo of total abstineuoo; but it was liko tho love of Byron's piratical character for the faithful Medora? ''Linked with ouo virtue and a thousand crimes." De AVitt Tulmago makes a great mistake when he says that because members of the newspaper profession see day after day all the shame of the world, all tho weakness, all tho mean nesses, all tho theories of j cracked brained philosophers, and all tho follies and shams of poor human uature, that "the temptation is to believo iu neither God, man nor wo man. Dr. Tabnago wouders that journalists believe anything. Dr. Talmnge forgets that journal ists who sec all that tho world is doing, see that amid all the confusion and tbescemiug'chancc government of the world, there is a wonderful power overruling all things, aud bringing the follies of meu under the law of perfect order. The intelligent journalist is by the aid of the electric wires, aud the daily news from all parts of tho world at ouc time, and by the habit of search ing for the secret motives of men, is above all, the least excusable for not discovering something of this mighty power which is dovetailing events occurring iu distant parts of tho world, and bringing order out of chaos. Of all men, tho ; journalist is least excusable for "believing neither in God, man nor woman." If tho strike continues long the supply of Western beef for New York and other Eastern cities will be soon cut off. St. Matthews' Light Dragoons. I ? St. Matthews, S. C, j July 21st, 1S77. Editor Oravgcburg News and Times : j A meeting wns held at this place to-day for the purpose of re organizing tho St. Matthews Light Dragoons, commanded over since their organization by Capt. J. B. Livingston. At the request of the meeting, I ask a small space in your columns to give publicity to the same. The meeting was well attended and much interest manifested in its suc cess. Fifty names wero enrolled, after which an election for officers was held, which resulted as follows : Captain?J. B. Livingston.) 1st." Lieut.?J. C\ Harmon. 2nd. Lieut.?A. M. Snider. 3rd. Lieut.?M. A. Arant Lest I consume too much of your valuable space, I will omit the names of the non-commissioned officers. Rev. S. T. Hollman was elected Chaplain, and Dr. T. K. Keller, Sur geon. I think this election gives universal satisfaction. Capt.4 L. well deserves the honor conferred in his re-election. He is lughly esteemed, not for his intelligence and valor only, but also for the concern ho manifested, and tho sacrifices made in the j interests of his company. It is sufficient to say of Lieutenants Har mon, Snider aud Aruut that they aro the right men iu their right places. The uniform adopted is very neat, and will add much to their appoar ance. This company was organized nearly a year ago, when the condition of our country was indeed critical. Its ob jects, however, wore not as pro claimed by the usurpor and ox Governor, and which ho would have th6 world believo. Not tho intimi dation of frecmou, or tho abridgement of their rights, but self-preservation ?the protection of our homes aud those righto which are rogarded more sacred than life itself. Those were dark days, but wo thank God tho scone has changed, and that to-day wc meet under circumstances so fav orable ! We are happy in the belief that tho bitter,seeds of corruption, enmity and discord which have .been scattered broadcast over our lands for years, are being rootod out, and that har mony and peace will, ere long, reign supreme. We rejoice that tho dark clouds which have for long and weary years obscured our political skies, have, in a measure, been dis persed, and Lhat our horizon * is al ready lined with the silvery gray, which betokens a glorious future; when a freo people shall agaiu bask in tho Buulight of prosperity aud happiness. Aud to this eud may each member of the St. Matthews Light Dragoons contribute his mite. Very respectfully, W.L.G, [communicated.] Rowe's Bridge, July 21st, 1877* To the Edi.or of News and Times: Pleaso iuscrt this for the benefit of those who arc intcre ted in volun teer companies and also for the edi fication of aspirants to offica. A meeting was called at Howe's Bridge for the purpose of re-oganizing the Cooper Swamp Rangers. M. L. Smoak was called upon to act as Chairmau aud Mr. W. C. Rives, Sec. protem. Mr.Smoak explained the ob ject of tho meeting after which Mr. Rives made a request for himself aud the Howesville "faction" to partici pate iu tho reorganization. He stated that that crowd belonged to the O. L. D.'s but as thisorgauizatiou was more central and bciug convenient for thoso at Rowe's Pump, he would pledge his word for some eight or teu from Bowesville, who had resigned from the Orange Light Dragoons' (wheth er according to the requirements of tho constitution or otherwise we are not prepared to state) for' reasons unstated, aud frivolous, provided he with a fow others who were present from Bowesville were allowed lo par ticipate in the reorganization of the Cooper Swamp Rangers. After the above mentioned preliminaries were over a motion was made and carried to the effect that the "meeting go into an immediate election of oflicers. Well, now came the "Tug of War" Mr. Chairman M- T. Smoak was re elected unanimously Captain over his opponent Mr. W- C. Rives, much to the credit of tho veteran Swamp Rangers. Then came the nomina tion for the 1st Lieuteuant. Now ev erything was excitement. Some one nominated our noble private, Mr. Jno. Robinson, who declined the nomination, and some nominated Adolphus Izlar, and then the parties proposed Mr. Robinson's " name and Mr. Rives. This took like hot cakes with some folks, and then for the election. Well two hats were sent around and after everybody had finished putting in little slips of white paper the hats were carried up to the Chair aud Mr. Rives was an nounced elected, whether by a major ity or minority vote your informant does not know, as the vote was not mentioned. Mr. Adolphus Izlar was then nominated and elected 2nd Lieutenant. Mr. Ed Smoak was nominated and elected 2nd. Then came the election for Sergt. Now you know offices wero getting scarce (as there wero only twenty five men) and excitement ran high. After a good deal of excitement about nothing?the election resulted as follows : 1st J J Wolfe, he however was one of Mr. Rives pledged mombers but was not present. 2nd A F Wolfe. 3rd. Joe Zeigler. 4th J H Jennings. 5th Thad C Dukes. They were talking about going on with tho election but they could not find another man to run for Oth Sergt on the whole, so they ndjourucd to meet on Saturday, when they will rcBumo ^tho election of remaining non-commissioned officers. The fact is the whole company will bo officers. As tho crowd were moving off to tho river to bathe Mr. T. C. Dukes hal lowed out something about a 2 gal lon jug being some where, and your informant rushed off to see what was up, but to tho great disappointment of us all. Wo never saw tho jug, everybody was glad, especially 5th Sorgt, who was saved tho heavy ex pense of most candidates whoso bills about the time of election at a li quor shop would make a whole Tem peranco Bociety shudder. I reckon all the Sergt's little boys will assume that honored title now; wear stirrups on their shoes, and mako as efficient oflicers in some future day as their fathovs aro at present. Adieu until their next meeting. Diver. P. S. I am pleased with tho election last Saturday, and am a special friond of all the ^officers?I am going to join tho Co., and hop e thoy will run me for Sergt. Traos. or any office like commissary. D. [COMMUNICA'i ED.] The Orangeburg District Conference. BRANCHVJ LIiE, S. C. July 23d 1877. Editor Orangeburg News and Times : Tho sessious of this Conference continued through Friday and Satuiday. All the interests of the Church were fully canvassed, and plana laid for their future usefulness. It was regarded on all hands an interesting meeting. The social feature was charming. The preaching was edifyiug and tho religious current deep and strong. ?rangeburg by unauimous vote was choseu as the place for tho next An nual gathering. Sunday was a rich day with us. Mr. Webber of your towu occupied tho Methodist pulp it at 11 o'clock A. Ml., and gave us au intellectual treat. Dr. Carlisle, President of Wofford College address ed tho young men at 4 o'clock P. M. The evening was hot, the Church crowded, although the Dr. spoke an hour, nobody got tired. Ho gave us an address on Satur day afternoon ou education, which was good. He was (tho' a Layman) "Soul" of the meetiug aud the occa sion. Sunday night we had a capital ser mon from Mr. McKibben of Willis ton. Tho Baptist Brethren tendered the use of their Church, and the Rev. Zimmerman it is said preached an excellent sermon f,r them. The meeting closed, leaving every body in a good humor. Vox. In the Grip of the Law. Tho Hobson Choice Candidate Carried to . Columbia?Arrest of Ex-Clerk Jones Rumored Flight of My Dear Josephtts. [From the Journal of Commerce ] Day before yesterday, as soon as the arrest of Ex Governor M >ses was circulated around the community, a panic siezed the many guilty Repub licans in tho city. Each one seemed to imagine that a warraut was hang ing over his head, aud that be was soon to be in the clutches of the I aw, aud impelled by those direful halluci nations, they betook themselves to their respective hiding places, and the streets of Charleston were clear of Republicans. Rumor has it thnt some of them have tied to parts unknown, others are repenting and plotting in their lonely retreats, hid away from the eyes of the world. After Moses* capture, the whole detective force were out for A. O. Jones, the ex-Clerk of the House, but ! with all their diligence, Jones could I not bo fcuud. He evaded arrest until J five o'clock yesterday morning, when Lieutenant Claussen, of the detective I force, called at his house, and by I somo means managed to obtain an j audieuco with Jones, who says ho sur rendered himself. He was taken to the Staticnhouso at this early morn ing hour and lodged for safe koeping. Ho was placed in tho Captain's office up stairs, where he remaiued all day. During the day he was visited by prominent negro Republican politi cians. About 12 o'clock Trial Jus tice Chisolm was sent for. Yi hen he arrived ho found Jones seated in the Captain's office, apparently much troubled; not looking as if ho had sur rendered. Jones was anxious to give bail, but was informed by tho Justice that ho would not receivo less than $25,000 bonds, with the best of sure ties, for his release. He theu commenced complaining of his arrest, and stntcd that it was hard that ho should be made to ans wer for Moses, evidently trying to lay everything on the shoulders of poor "Frank." He next asked that the Justice would do him the favor of allowing Lieutenant Claussen to take him to Columbia, but this was refused, as tho Juetioo had already deputized Officer S. J. Coates to take the prisoner to Columbia and doliver him to hendquartorfl. This ended the interview with the justice. Yesterday morning, Strick land, tho Columbia Constable, having recovered from tho effects of his "artesian water," and being nblo to take charge of himsolf again,repaired to tho South Carolina Railroad depot in a carriage in company with ex Governor Frank J. Moses, boarded the lightning train, and in & few moments was off for Columbia. Col. Charles W. Montgomery is re ported to have left the city for Coluin bin with the intention of delivering himself up. "my dear joskpxiub." It was currently reported on the streets yesterday, that "My Dear Joaephus" (Woodruff,) and two men had launched a small boat, evening before last, and rowed out to the bark Cuba. On passing tho Reveuus Cutter, they took Capt. Hoffman, a Customhouse officer, aboard, who ac companied tho party. On arriving at the bark Capt.Hoffman aud Wood ruff, it is said, boarded her, and awai ted the sailing of the Virginia for Philadelphia. When the Virginia was sailing by she was hailed aud Woodruff put aboard, near quaran tine. A reporter fur the Journal of Com merce called ac Mr. Woodruff's house yesterday to verify this report. His son stated that his father had gouc to Philadelphia ou private business, and that the reasou ho had boarded the I steamer in tho harbor was that he h id I beeu detained in the city too late to j embark on the wharf. He added that his father was expected back on next Friday week, and would be in Columbia on that day, Up to 10 e'clock last night no warrant for his arrest had been issued. off for columbia. Jones was driven in state last night to the depot in charged of Detective Coates, and put aboard the train for Columbia. He was met on the train by ex-Senator Hayne, colored, who accompanied the prisoner and tho de tective to Columbia. Jones ou leav ing the Guardhouse seemed very much depressed in spirit. EDUCATIONAL My patrons and friends will please bear inninul that I purpose opening iuy school (Orangeburg Academy) on the lirst Monday in September next at 0 A. Mi JAMES S. I IKY WARD, july 28 It. SrPCCIAL NOTICE Dr. Legare informs hi* patients, who have engagements with hint now pending, that having removed his Office to his pre sent ic.sidetit on Kussel Street; all calls must be left at his house, night calls more especially By so doing immediate atten tion can be rendered. Office and Residence opposite Slater's Hotel, Kussel Street,-Orangeburg, S. C. aug 28 2t ESTATE NOTICE AH persons having claims against th? Estate of Henry E. Smoak deceased will present the same duly attested, and those indebted will make pavment to DAYlD A- Me.IVER July 28th,?4t Administrator. FAIR NOTICE. Partie* indebted for the use of my Stal lion "Membrino Trustee" will please come j forward and settle the same, or their account will be placed in the hands of a Trial Justice. . Til AD. C. ANDREWS. ' july 28 tf THE Fourth Annual Fair of thf ORANGEBURG AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION. WILL BE HELD AT THE FAIR GROUNDS OF TH! ASSOCIATION at OBANGEB1IRG, S. C. Beginning on Wednesday October 81s at 9 o'clock A. M. and closing Friday November 2nd at 5 P. M. after tho delivery of the Premiums, Tho Premium list of 1875 will be used for this year, copies of which can be had at the Secretary's Office. * Any further information can be had from the undersigned KIKK ROBINSON, Sec or from Directors JOHN L MOORER, President H RIGGS, J F IZLAR, DR W S BARTON, W W CULLER, DR J C HOLM AN, J. C. PIKE, July 28 tf. The Taylor Cotton Gin, Has no superior for getting out a pretty lint; for cose of running, and speed. This Gin is iuy untried machine, being already a favorite. For sale at the low price of $3.25 per Baw, A forty saw on hand. Any mo delivered in ten clays. JOHN A. HAMILTON. NEW FAMILY FLOUR ALSO. WEED'S FAMILY FAVORITE MACHINE None Belter or Handsomer. Plain Table.?.$ ?0. Half Case.$ 35. Caso and Draws.$ 40. Full Cabinet.$ 50. Amber and White Seed Wheat expected. J, A. Hamilton ' TO RBNT The Dwelling House (now occupied by Thomas Cartimll, Esq.,) from August 1st 1877. Apply to THAD, C. ANDREW*, july Ii tf . ORANGEBURG Hl?H. SCHOOL. ? I Tho undersigned, having united their educatioual effort*, will open, at the;; Fair Building in Orangoburg, on Monday Sept. 3rd a High 8chool for boys and girl,- which they hope will meet all the .requirements of the community, and merit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberal* ]y extended to their separate schoolb, Tho upper story of tho Fair Building will be occupied by the girls, under one of the principals; and the lower story by the boys, under the other principal* The most rigid rules will be enforced for the maintainauce of discipline and deco rum, and, except when recitations under the eve of the teachers require, tho male and female department will be kept strictly separate 1 t Boys will be prepared for college or busi ness, and young ladies given a finished course* The Musical Department will be under a com pcten t teacher. Reasonable board can be obtained. ? TERMS PER MONTH. Primary Department.S 200 Intermediate. 250 Advanced. 300 Classical.1. 400 For further information apply to either of the principals. Hugo G. Sheridan Stiles R. MelJicbamp july 28 tf NOTICE. Okanguburo, 8. C. July 20, 1877. Liculs. W. V. Izlar, W. H, Pcrreyelear and Geo. W. Brunson, of the Edisto Kit/en nre authorized by Special orders from the Office of the Adjutant and Inspector General to collect all Statu arms, munitions and equipments, hot held by organized bodies of the State Militia, and to receipt for tho same. All unauthorized persons having State' arms, munitions and equipments i their possession are hereby called upon to uoiiver th?m up, without further notice. SAMUEL DIBBLE. Capt. Edisto Rificst July 28 tf. notice! OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER., ?RAXOEB?ROj July 20th 1877. Notice is hereby given to the Trustees of the several School Districts of this County to make the enumeration of all children know the age of (0) mid (10) re.frs residence within ancTi School Districts, during tho month of August distinguishing between male and female white and colored free of charge and the clerk's of said Board of Trustees shall rct:i:*ii to the County .School Commissioner a duplicate rktiiriled of th? name Also I request the trustees of 6aell School District to atect at ray olfiec en' Sat urday Aug 25 at 11 A A tut business of irii portanec is to lie transacted THOMAS I'lDLLlPS; Co. School Com. O. Crt. rLAAX N< ?TIOI^ OFFICE OF COUXTY AUDITOR, Olt.VXftKltltlK* CoT'nty. July 5th 1377. Notice is hereby given that thin ofli?d will he open to receive Returns of Personal Property for ?ihu tbe il -year 1S77, on Tues day the 10th day of July IS77. AB person* over 21 yi'nrs and under 00 years of ago, are required to pay a CAPITATlOX TAX of one- Dollar. Taxpayers will carefully" note any transfers of Heal E?tat ? made .tihee June 1st 187ti to June Irl 1S77. All pro?? pcrty in the po.-.-icssitui, or under the control of every person on the 1st day of June 1H77 (not exempt from taxation) must be Uetnrh ed. I will be at Branchvillc Saturday, July 21. At Fort Motte Tuesday, July 2*4, At St. Matthews Wednesday, July 25/ At Bardins Store Monday, July 30. At J. F. Ways Store Tuesday, July 31? At Knott's Mill Monday, August 6.. i At Glealons Tuesday August 7th. W; L. W. Riley's Wednesday, August 8< The office at Orangeburg will be open to* the 20th day of August, after which time a penalty of 50 cts will be added to the RE TURNS of all DELINQUENTS. JAS. VAN TASSEL, County Auditor, july 7 _3t STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ORANGEBuno Co?xty, 1 In Probate?"! J3z Parts j Court Jane M. Randale > Petition Vt'idoW of Luther / for her . "H Ransdalo "i Homestead."% deceased. J Public notice is hereby given that Jane M. Ransdalo and her minor Olrildren, Widow and Children of LutherRansdale deceased, have applied by Petition to me as Probate Judge for the County of Orange burg to have their Homestead and Personal Property Exemption, appraised and set off I according to law out of the Estate of said deceased; and I will act on said Petition 00 the 20th dav of August A. 1 >. 1S77. C. B. GLOVER, Judge of Probate, Drangeburg County, july 21 ot STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Obanoeburo Conntt, \ In Probat? / Court. Ex Parte \ Petition Sarah C. Collier [ for her Widow of \V? O. Collier J* Homestead. , deposed. Public notice is hereby given that Sarah I O. Collier and her minor Children, Widow and Children of W. 0. Collier decased, hav? applied by Petition to mo as Judge of Pro bate for tho County of Orangeburg aforesaid to have their Homcslead^and personal pro perty Exemption, appraised and set ofl ao? cording to law; and thnt I will act on said Petition on the 20th day of August A. I>. 1877 C, B. GLOVER** Judge of Probate, Ornngeburg County? July 21 _5l FOB SAME A very desircablo. H?U?E and LOT, now occupied by Ohas, 8. Bull. For further particulars,,apply to <J. W. MOSELEY. june 3 ^