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THE XMING TULESB WERESDAY DEC. 29, 1886. B. S. DINKINS, Editor. The Work of the Legislature. We learn from the News and Couri er that 141 Acts were passed by the General Assembly and have become laws. 24 are general public acts; 16 relate to railroads; 36 to county af fairs; 12 to municipal charters; 29 to miscellaneous charters; 4 relate to the sale of liquor: 7 to the stock la,; 5 to rppropriations; and 6 to mis cellaneous matters. Among the bills made law relating to county affairs is one authorizing the County Commissioners of Claren don County to borrow money for buildingand repairing bridges, and the support of the Poor. The following are the general Acts relating to the State at large: An Act to amend an Act prescrib ing the mode of divesting the right of dower of insane married women. Joint Resolution to extend the time for the payment of the taxes for the fiscal year commencing November 1, 1885. An Act to provide for the formation of certain corporations under the gen eral laws. An Act to amend Section 200 of the Code oi Civil Procedure relating to arrest and bail. An Act to regulate the time for col lecting taxes by execution or distress. An Act to fix the time for holding the Circuit Courts of this State. An Act to amend General Statutes, Title VIII, of the public health, Chap ter XVIII, Section 948, in relation to quarantine. An Act to amend Section 2,100 of the General Statutes, relating to at torneys, solicitors, and counsellors. An Act to punish the stealing of melons and fruit. An Act to create a fund to be des ignated "The Treasury Reserve Fund," and to provide for the cc .rol of the same. An Act to regulate the issuing and service of warrants : in criminal cases. An Act to amend Section 618 of the General Statutes of South Caroli na, relating to the repairs of highways. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Section 1,830 of the General Statutes, in relation to partition,"' approved December 26, 1885. An Act to 1 le for transporting persons convictta to the Penitentiary by the Penitentiary Guards. An Act to estabrsh the South Car olina Agricultural .Farm and Stations. An Act to repeal section 1,040 and to amend Section 1,)42, Chapter XX, of the General Sta.utes, entitled "Of the University of South Carolina. An Act to amend Sections 2'236 and 2,237 of the General Statutes in rela .tion to juries. An Act to fix the fee for dieting pri'soners in county jails. An Act to amend an Act entitled 3an Act to regulate the admission of foreign insurance companies to do bu An Actto presc~ribe the manner of :gppoifig comnnisoners and the is ,eguag.ofthbe writ for the admeasure &ientofedeaer in the Circuit Courts. An Acte amend Siection 1,330 of the Geeasauerltnt hawk ers and pedalers. An Act-to emend Sectionl 1,687 of the General Statntes reli~ting to the . hunting of deer. An Act to amend Sectin 2,497 of -the General Statutes of South Caroli -na in relation to eetting fire .to grass. An Act to regulate the public print in1gmi this State. . I TaLevy-fer Fisedl Year 1886. The supply billipassed by the Leg islature provides;a tax of 12 1-4 nmills for Clarendon Coiunty. The tax is -thus disribaited: For Stae pm 41-4mills.' For School purposes 2" Retiring old so. ;bonds 1 " Late deficiencies .3-10 " The ordinar-y ouity tax is 4 and -7-10 mills which is diides follows: Aud. and 'Breas. 4-10 d one mill. Co. Com.54 "" Sheriff, Coroner, Sten ographer, Books, Station'y, Printinig, and .and Contingent, ~es Court, Tickets of gurors, State Witnesses, Constables, and Bd. of Equal'n I Trial Justices, 8-10" Bridg's and Poor, 1" We are told by our Senator who kindly furnished us the above, that. The tax of 3-10 of a mill for "Wae de ~ficiencies," was provided with the ex pectation of bonding this debt whieh includes the fiscal years 83, 4, and 5, but that it was passed over in the press of business. THE CHAkRLESTON EXCHANGE rARWIER, NEWS AND COURTER, AND) MANIN TIMES. The remarks of the Manning TmiEs relating to the statements made by Col. S. Warren Nelson are both un just and incorrect, so far as they touch the News and Courier. As soon as the affidavits of Cot Nelson in reference to loss of weights of cotton were received, they were sent to the president of the Charles ton Exchange for examination and in vestigation. It would have been man ifestly improper to pablish the affida vits without giving, at the same time any defense or answer that was con sidered necessary. Colt Nelson was immediately advised,. in a private piote, that this course had been tak en. In forwarding the affidavits, Col felson, under a total misapprehen 'or publication a letter in which he ,riticised acrimoniously one of the members of the Exchange. As the member did not introduce the reso utions which were adopted by the Exchange-and which were really mubmitted by the Board of Directors, Dol. Nelson having been misled by an rror in the official report of the pro :eedings of the Exchange which was :orrected afterward-the criticism of Dol Nelson was wholly unfounded, and t was considered that he would be ,lad to be so informed, and that the ithholding of his letter would meet with his approval. The whole matter as promptly explained to Col. Nel on by letter. The Charleston Exchange investi pated carefully the affidavits forward ,d by Col. Nelson, and with the re sult embodied in the following resolu ion: "Resolhd, That sundry affidavits having been received from Col. S. Warren Nelson, :hrough Capt. F. W. Dawson, Editor of the News and Courier, purporting to substantiate :ertain charges originally made against one r more of our members, a special commit ee of three of our members was appointed to make a careful investigation of the mat ter. It is the unanimous opini3n of this Exchange, after a searching inquiry of the report of the committee, that this charge of fraud as made by "Farmer," in a communi ation of Nov. 9th. to the Xios and Courier, is utterly unwarrantable and groundless." The report submitted by the di rectors and the special committee of investigation, and upon which the foregoing resolution was based, is searching and complete. It establish es the fact that there is no foundation for the charge of fraud made by Col. Nelson, in the letter signed "Farmer." The difference in weights of cotton, between the point of shipment and point of sale, is an old trouble. It can be accounted for satisfactorily in many different ways. In the instan ces cited by Col. Nelson, it is abso lutely certain that the cotton was sold, and accounted for, at its actual weight at the time of its receipt in Charleston. Under these circumstances, and Col Nelson having failed completely to substantiate or give a color of truth to the charge of fraudulent conduct, e considered it improper to publish the affidavits, and unnecessary to pub lish the report of the committee. But an official copy of the report of the committee was promptly forwarded to Col. Nelson for his information, and in explanation of the course the News and Courier had taken. The Manning Tns spoke hastily, and in ignorance of the facts.-News and Courier. The editorial in the News and Cou rier of Monday, the 27th, is given a place in this paper that those of our readers who do not see the News and Courier may perceive what action the Charleston Exchange took on the affi davits of Col. Nelson, and also the motive of the -News and Courier for withholding the same from its readers. We have heretofore refrained and still propose to have nothing to say in reference to the merits of the contro versy between Col. Nelson and the Exchange. We have full confidence in Col. Nelson's ability and judgment to present his case in its most favora ble light, as well as to take care of himself. If he concludes to let the matter end with the resolution above, it is all well with us. Our primary and only object in the first instance was to point out the wrong done him, in our judgment, by the News and Courier, in not allowing his communi cation publication. Now we desire only to correct the assertion that "the remarks of the MArIsG TIMs, relating to the state ments made by Col. S. Warren Nel son, are both unjust and incorrect, so far as they touch the News and Couri er," and again, that "THE EINcG Tmsr spoke hastily and in ignorance of the facts." The anning Tn&s insists that what was said in the article to which the News and Courier has reference to, is correct, nor can it believe that .ythinag unjust was said. Certainly it vehemently denies the charge that it "spoke hastily and in ignorance of the facts. The Tnes still holds tenaciously to the opinion that the News and Courier should have published the affidavits of Col. Nelson. Its reason, briefly stated, is tis: Everything pertaining to the matter between Col. Nelson and the Exchange, prior to the affidavits in question, even to those reflecting resolutions, had been placed before the public. The public had properly become the jurors, and not the Ex hange. Then to all intents and pur poses, through the columns of the Aews and Courier, by the action of the Exchange referred to, Col. Nelson was ondemned as making charges he re fsd to substantiate; and fairness and justice demanded that the News and Doier let Col. Nelson be heard. But what reflects on the News and Courier with the Tnrs is that the affidavits it refused publication were demanded through its columns by the Exchange. The public, we think, are not so con tracted as the .News and Courier, and the inquiry is general, "Why were mot the affidavits made as conspicuous as the vindicatory resolutions of the Exchange ?" After the unlimited liberty it has llowed the Exchange, through its columns, the Tnrs fails to appreciate the declaration that "it would have been manifestedly improper to pub ish the affidavits without giving, ati the samie time, any defense or answer that was considered necessary." Why then did not the News and Courier extend to Col. Nelson this ed-' itorial etiquette and first inform himi of what the Charleston Exchange had done before publishing the bold at-. tack permeating their resolutions? The Tnrs neither spoke incorrect-' Ly or unjustly, nor hastily or in igno rance of the facts. What it said. was with a, full conception of the deserts of both parties; and it still holds to those convietions. Snce what we have written,. it is a pleasure to see that the News and Uourier and Charleston Exchange have come to our way of thinking, and submitted the afidavits to the people. CAME Too LA&-A letter from Col. Nelson relating to the Charleston Ex change, or "short weights in cotton," reached this office too late for this week's paper. Col. J. J. Norton, of Walhalla, was elected Judge of the 8th Circuit, left vacant by Judge Cothran's resigna tion. Col. Norton has a brilliant rep utation as a soldier, and is highly spoken of as a most profound lawyer. Senator John A. Logan, of Illinois, died in Washington Saturday morn ing the 23rd. He was a candidate on the Republican ticket for vice-presi dent in 1884 with Mr. Blaine. The ews and Courier's Christmas edition of 12 pages of interesting hol iday reading, is in full keeping with the marvelous ability hitherto dis played by its managers in issuing a paper peculiarly fitting the time and occasion. THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of Bour bon, Ind., says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives to SHILOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE." Fragments from Foreston. Christmas has come and gone. It passed off very quietly here. The children had their Christmas tree. One which they prepared themselves, and which was very nicely decorated and upon which was some very pret ty and valuable presents, The young grown up folks had a social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Meekins on Saturday evening, and. we are told enjoyed themselves very much. After the storm comes the calm, therefore, we look for a few dull days now. Should any news of interest to your readers transpire will give it you. Visitors to this place for week end ing December 24th, Messrs. Levi Ramsey, Sumter; Wm. Keels, Gree leyville; Hamer, Salters; and Miss Hamer, Salters. WHY WILL YOU cough when Shilho's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts., 50 ts., and $L SUMMERTON SIFTINGS. SuxrzvnTo-, S. C., Dec. 28, 1886. "Under the Laurels,.' the dramatic phy that was postpoued some time ago until the 24th, was beautifully acted on last Friday night by Misses Rena Allen, Sallie Burgess, JenniA and Erasma Ervin, and Messrs. W. G. Frierson, John R. and J. H. Dingle, S. E. Durham, Dr. Jos. H. Burgess, and A. Plumer Burgess. They all did their part so well, that we can't tell who excelled. The character---Zeke,"by Jos. H. Burgess, beats the "nigger" himself. On account of the rain which prevented very many from com ing, and also by request of the citizens here, this very exciting drama will be re-produo ed on Thursday night, the 30th, inst. This play is certainly worth seeing, and whoever is absent on next Thursday night will miss a great deal. Music will be furnished by "The Briggs Band." "Christmas comes but once a year," and we expect to make all we can out of it this time, for we may not, like Josh Billings, live to see five hundred. Yes, we are hav ing a merry time, turkey dinners, ete. The genial faces of our young friends, Rev. T. P. and Dr. Jos. H. Burgess, respectively, of Charleston and Orangeburg, who are visit ing their parents, add very materially to our Christmas merriment, We note with pleasure the presence of Mr. H. 3. Thomas and family, of Wedgefield, among our visitors during~ Christmas week. Sumnmerton High School closed its fall term on last Friday to resume the duties of the spring term on the 1st Monday in Jan ur. We had three sermons in Summerton yesterday-the farewell sermon of Rev. M. Dargan, at the Mlethodist Church, Rew. W. H. Mahoney, at the Ba'ptist, and Rev. T. P. Burgess, at the Presbyterian. These sermons were all ernest appeals in the in terest of the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Methodists give up Mr. Dlargan re luctantly, but they will stand up to their new pastor. Rev. J. L. Shuford, with no less zeal and earnestness and kindly feeling. The Masons will have a meeting this af ternoon for the installation of officers, after which they will have a suamtuous supper. We will report in our next. Mr. T, W. H. Gentry, the efficient clerk of S. 3, Cole, Esq., has a red bet which he will be glad to show to his friends. It is a very tame thing, and certainly a curiosity to us who has never seen one. FRIDAY. A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot te of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 t s. NOTICE. County Commissioners' Office, Manning. S. C,, Dec. 22, 1886. Sealed bids will be received by the Coun t Commissioners until 12 o'clock M., Mon day, January 24th, 1l'7, for a Physician to do the Poor House Practice for one year. The Physician employed will be required to furnish all necessary Medicines. The right to reject any and all bids is re served. By order B'd Co. Com'rs, Clarendon Co. J. G. BIUGGINS, Clerk B'd C. C. NOTICE. County Commissioners' Office, Manning, S. C., Dec. 22, 1886. Sealed Bids will be received by the Coun ty Commissioners until 12 o'clock M-, Mon day, the 24th day of January, 1887, for a superintendent of Poor House for one year. The Superintendent to be employed will be required to furnish one horse and feed or same, one vehicle, (wagon or cart) con vey paupers to Poor House when required, to furnish wood from land of .Poor Farm for Inmates and Co. Com'rs office, to cultivate seven acres of land for Poor House purpos es~, and perform any other. and all duties devolving upon him as such Superintend ent The right to reject any and all bids is se served. By order B'd Co. Com'rs, Clarendon Co. J. G: HUGiGINS, Clerk B'd C. C. TONSORIAL ARTIST. Ihave opened a first-class Shaving Saloon t the Enterprise office, and' solicit the pat ronage of the citizens of- Manning and comn sinaity. Pmrcs-Hair Cutting, 25c.; Shaving, 10c.; Sampooing, 25c. )ir Special attention given to childfren. C. C. REDIC, M.&smo, S. C. .Tnly 7,1886. THE EARTHQUAKE Has had no offect on the immense Stock of Goods DAILY ARRIVING AT MY STORE, Except to Shake the Prices DOWN a Little. M Y Stock this year is very large, and consists of everytbing needed in the county. I have just returned from the Northern Markets, where I bought my goods in such large quantities as to get the very lowest prices, and I expect to sell them at corresponding figures. My salesmen will be found polite and attentive, and every effort will be made to give my custom ers satisfaction. Of course I cannot, in this space give anything like a list of the goods I keep, but whatever you wish, anything, just call at my store, and in nearly every instance you will find what you want. No other store in the State keeps as large a stock of General Merchandize as I do. FAMILJY GROCERIES. M Y Stock of Fums Gaoomurs has been selected with unusual care and my customers will find them to be the BEST. It is useless for me to at tempt to enumerate what I have in this line-what you wish, I have. I buy bacon by the 10,000 pounds, and at lowest markret prices. A large supply of F.umy So" on hand. Try a barrel of AcME FLouR-THE BrES MADE. Tobacco and Cigars. A very large stock of all grades and prices. Smoke the SwEEr VIoLET Cigar-the best 5c. cigars in the world. The PRncE DAvE is also a very fine cigar. CLOTHING. BOYS, Youths, and Gentlemen will find my stock of CLOTHING to be un usually large this year, and specially adapted to this market. Be sure to examine my stock before purchasmng. I also have a full supply of all kinds of FaxIsHmnG Goons. SHOES AND HATS. I have the latest styles in HATs and SHoEs, and enough for all the county, and I propose selling them. For a cheap and comfortable shoe, buy a pair of OUR Owx THRE DoLLR SHoEs-every pair warranted. Babies shoes in endless styles. A stock of the Zeigler Shoes always on hand. Gossamers and Rubber Coats. T H laiesare requested to call anid examine this line of goods-they are THFMand just the thing for a rainy day. Dress Goods Department. PRICES AND QUALITY THE ATTRACTION. Cashmere, double width, Ladies' Flannels, Diagonal Cashmere, Brocaded Sateens. Kemingston's Sacking, all wool, Delanes, Poplija, Lustre, Silk Warp Henrietta Cloth, Brocaded Worsteds, Camel's Hair Cloth. CALTOIOES, CRINOLINE, WIGAND. CAMBRIC, SELICIA. EMBROIIDERIES. AFull Line of Cambric, Mull, and Nainsook Edgings, Insertings, Em broidered Flouncing, All-over Goods, Colored Embroideries in Varie ty, Everlasting Trimmings, Torchon Laces, Etc. Zephyr Shawls, Ladies' Bonnets, Infants' Hoods, Scarfs and Sacks, Jersey Jackets in all Styles' and Colors. Solid Colored Hose, Leggins, Corsets, Hoop Skirts, Bustles, Merino Underwear, Gents' Shirts, Gloves in Variety, Millinery of the Latest Style, Hats Trimmed and Untrimmed, Window S ha d es, L acee Curtains, Carpets, and Everything Kept in a First Class Store. F U RNIT U RE. I have been before the public too long in the Furniture Line to have to Sblow too big. I have on hand in my Furniture Store all kinds of Furni ture of every Style. Coffns at all prices, from $5 up. :o: RUBBER BELTING ALL SIZES FROM 2 TO 12 INCHES. Cotton. L IBERAL advances will be made on Corros, or it will bc bought at the Highest Market Prices. M O SES L.E VI, Manning, S. C. AT,w1f3 ESTABLISF Charleston - Manufacturers -arine Stationary and Portal Mill Machinery. Cotton Press boat, Machinists', Engineers' ? Repairs executed with promptness East Bay, Cor. Charlest< Jan13 lyr. iilIf you need any Clothing, send your orders to FALK KnZG S'Rr, O Charleston as they have reduced the prices on account of change of firm. OTTO F. Wholesal WHOLESALE dealer in W No. 181 EAST BAY, wM. Shephad co. 232 MEETING ST., Charleston, S.C. STOVES, Stoes, Stoves! -AT HOSALE -AND RETAIL! -0 Tinwares, House Furnishing Goods, Potware, Kitchen and Stove Utensils. *eSend for Price List and Circu lars. DRUG STORE. -:: Dii. J. G. DI~Sms is still at the old stand, formerly occupied by the firm of J. G. Dinkins & Co., and is now prepared to supply the people of Clarendon with STIRICTL Y PURE Drugs and Medicines, at the Lowest Possible Prices. -ALSO PAmhs, Ons, GLAss, Tonsrr AarTTCs, TOOTH AYD HR BRUSHES, 00MBs, Fm'E Tousrr SoAu's, STArIONERY, FirC. A full and select stock of all the popular. Patent and Non-Secret Medicines constantly on hand. An elegant assortment of fine CIGARS AND TOBACCO. THEi POPULAE ' IAMOND DYES, ALL GOtORs. Prescription Department. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compounded by day or night. Fast Line between CHARILEsTON AND CotLUmAL ANI UPPERi SOUTH CARoLIN. Omidensed Shedude. GOrsG WEsT. Gorso Eis: 7.20 A. M.'LV. Charleston, S. C. Ar. :9.10 P. M. 8.40 " I" Lanes, " " |7.45" 9.33 " ". Sumter, " " (6.42" 10.40 " Ar. Columbia, "Lv 5.27" 3.02 P. M. "WInsb0oo, " "j.8" 4.18 " " Chester, " "|2.45" 6.05 " " Yorkville, " " 11.453 A [ 7.01 "" Lancaster " " 7.00 65 Rock Hill, " "2.02 M _.15_"_" Charlotte. N. C. " 1.0" 12.48 r x Ar. 'Newberry, S. C. L~v 3.04 i' M 2.42 "' " Greenwood, " "1::44 " 6.30" " ILaurens,. " 9.10.ax 4.47 " " xnderson, " " 1.22" 5.35 " " Greenville, " | " 9.45 6.33 "" Walhalla. " |" 8.20 4.10 " " rAbbeville, "1"11.05 " 3.20 " "Spartanburg" "1 12.10 PMx 7.10"," Henderson' N C| " 7.00 On Suindays train will leave Charleston, S. C., 8.45 A. ML, arrive Columbia 1.00 P. M. Returning leaves Columbia 5.27 P. M., arrives Charleston 9.453 P. M. Solid Trains between Charleston and Col- I umbia, S. C. Special Parlor Cars attached to this train between Charleston and Colum. bin. No extra charge for seat in these ears to passengers holding First Class tiek ets. T. M. EMEEISoN, Gen'l Pass. Agent. Gen'l Sup':. Wulbern & Pieper Wholesale Grocers, AND DEALERIS IN Provisions, Liquors, Tobacco, Etc. B79 & 16 East Bay, Charleston, S C. IED 1844. ron Works, and Dealers in >de Engines and Boilers, Saw es, Gins, Railroad, Steam mnd.1 Mill Supplies. wd Dipatch. &Sndfor price liss. Pritchard St., )n, S. C. Furnishing Goods, or Hats, Co., PPOSITE HASEI, , S. C., of their entire stock to cost, WIETERS, Grocer. ines, Liquors and Segars. CHARLESTON, S. C. Boyd Brothers, Wholesale Grocers and Commisson Merchants 159 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. Direct Importers of Ales, Porters, Wines, and Brandies. Au~g18 WIC & BASON, 185 & 187 Meeting Street, and 117 Market St., CHARLESTON, S. C, Invite attention to the following~ Bargains: Cut Loaf Sugar, 12) lbs. for $1. Granulated Sugar,15X lbs. for $1. Confectioners' Sugar, 151 lbs for $1. White Ex. C. Sugar, 17 11s. for $1. Light Brown Sugar, 19 lbs for.S1. Good Brown Sugar, 20 lbs for $1. 21b. Tomatoes, 90 cts. a doz. 31b. Tomatoes, $1.10 a doz. Good Segars, $1 for a box of 50. - - :o: - - These are but a few of -'% many attract ions we are constantly u'feing, and house keepers will find it greatly to their advan tage to send for a copy of our Monthly Price List, and consult it always. -arNo charge for packing or drayage. s. TOos, JR. J. 2. TROmS. Stephen Thomas, Jr,,& Broa -WATCHES JewelIiy Silver and Plated Ware. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, *ani f ancy Goods, alii Watches and Jewelry repaired by expert workmen. 273 IuG ST., CHARLEsTON, S. C. TO THE PEOPLE OrFCLARENDOY. Having made arrangements with the best distilleries, I am now pre pared to furnish my customers with the PurestistilledLiquors. --:o: My stock is now complete with the choicest brands of Whiskies, Brandies, Cordials, Beer, Ale, Porter, Etc. Etc. I have in stock a magnificent line af Cigars and Tobacco in which [ defy competition. MiLiquors fror Medicinal pur 0086~ a Sjp6Claliy. I ak'; take pleasure in introducing :he Kurnitz kie's celebrated Wire 3rass Bitters; also the Carolina [linger Tonic. These Bitters and ronics are noted for their miedicinaf properties. MIy Pool and Billiard tables AR NEW AND FIRST-cLASS. Thanking the public for past pat ~onage and soliciting a continuance >f same, I remain, Respectfully, S. WOLKiOVISKIE, AGT. Jan6 EcGahan, Bates & Co. JOBBERS OF Dry Goods, Notions. Clothing, ~os. 226, 228 and 230 Mceting St., CHARLESTON, S. C. F. N. Wilson, INSURANCE AGENT MANNING, S. C.