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TMHM LNNG TIMES' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1837. B. S. DINKINS, Editor. INCALCULABLE IMPORTANCE! The history of nations is convincing that there are periods in the life of every people, that may be termed a revolutionary age. It is manifested in monarchial goveruments, in open rebellion against their rulers. In this i Republican land it appears in the form of iconoclasm or a disposition to de stroy the laws or polity then in force, and build on its wreck a new order of things. This spirit of iconoclasm has been growing in the State until it dominates the Democratic party. In the last primary held ir Clarendon, a whole list of county officers were at tacked. among them being the office of county auditor. There was a hue -and cry for its abolishment, the more from the restlessness of the people, than the needs of the times. Many thoughtless persons carried away by a false idea of economy, zealously la bored for the extermination of thisof fice, when they had not the faint- i est conception of the minutiae I of the office. Under the present man agement of the finances of the county, the importance and value of the audi tor's office cannot be estimated. The auditor is the public book-keeper. His office contains a record of the county property, and upon him falls the duty to require a faithful return by indi viduals of their goods and chattels. He is the keeper, gnardian, and cus todian of the treasurer's office, which is the public bank. Without his au thority, as expressed in his books, no money can be received by the treasu rer for taxes. But for this office the -opportunities bf the treasurer to rob the people, would only be limited by his disposition to do wrong, and his -steps could be covered securely from the most expert grand jury. Now the hands of the treasurer are tied against evil. Boasting a treasurer as honest and faithful as truth itself this last argument may be counted nothing at this time, but circumstances may -change, and the auditor's office prove in this one respect a saviour to the people. The services of an auditor are im perative for the correct assessment and collection of taxes. In times ante dating the civil war, when property -was in the hands of only a few indi viduals, comparatively speaking, it was1 easy for an officer known as the tax -collector, to discharge the duty of 'both the treasurer and auditor. Since then, the system has become more complex by the increase of population, emancipation of.the slaves, and a more -equable division of property among the masses. The population of Clar-] endon is about 20,000; of which, it is approximately correct to estimate the taxpayers at 3,000. The average amount of taxes paid by 3,000 individ uals, does not exceed $8.00. To col - lect this scattered tax requires the united labors of the county auditor ~and treasurer, The auditor has to see that this 3,000 taxpayers make their returns. Could the treasurer E properly discharge this laborious duty' and collect the taxes ? Abolish the office and $700 a year will be saved to the county, but five times the sum - will be annually lost by property es- f caping taxation, and other means. Columns could well be written on this e important subject, but it is unnecessary i at this time. The necessity of contin- ( ning this office must appear to the C least thoughtful voter of the land. ~ The wild clamor at the North has forced~the President to recall the or der restoring the Southern flags cap tured in the late war. It was a hap py thought of the President, the con- e ception of a noble mind, and worthy o of the President of the United Statesr The flags would have been receivea 1 with all the chivalric feelings prompt-i -ing the gallant donor. It would have o gone far to perfect the "New South," Y which the North delights to howl ' about. Now the South spurns the c. p gift and would refuse it with contempt. ti Let the North keep them. Keep them ,a as a monument to Southern honor. a Southern patriotism, Southern valorH and Southern constitutionality. There is still a vacancy at West Point for the Sixth District. Mr. E-. 0. Ingram, the appointee, failed to t pass by two points. Seventy points 1. were required, and MIr. Iingram made 68. He may apply again. It is to be hoped he will, and that the next time he will be successful. Mr. Ingram has the ability, and his failure to p-ss was due more to accident, than lack of merit. If ht tries again, he wil suc TIe editor of the News and (ourwer, aptain F. W. Dawson, has recovered 10,000 against Charles A. Dana, of Lie New York Sna, for libeling him s the once boon associate of South :arolina thieves and robbers. Who mong our editorial brethren wouldn't onsider himself fortunate in making 10,000 so easily. We are reminded f the old adage " Tis better to be: orn lucky than rich." TTRACU10S OF THE STATES 3]E TROPOLIS. CH.ULSTo, June 27th, 1SS7. "Slightly disfigured but still in the ing" seems Charleston since the arthquake. An occasional cracked ouse or crumbled wall are the re naining traces of the great shake, but provements move steadily on and iothing seems to have occurred to im )ede the progress of the grand old :ity. Reports from all parts of the tate bespeak a full crop and mer hants look forward to the heaviest all trade for years. Court is in session, with Judge Fra er on the bench; a heavy docket is )eing cleared, and a large force of re ruits will be added to the ball and hain brigade at Columbia. Tbe editor of the Newis and C'rier >btained a verdict in New York last uesday for $10,000 against the pro )ritors of the Sun in a suit for libel, .nd is the happiest man in town. "$1.75 stockings" for gentlemen, are a demand, but as they seem to be >opular only with "beadiful editors," he supply is not likely to be exhaust J. Randolph Tucker, of Virginia, vas among the distinguished visitors o the city last week. He spent two lays here on his return from Colum yia, where he addressed the students >f the South Carolina College. Your correspondent was delighted o meet your congenial Clerk of Court, &r. James E. Davis, at the Pavilion iotel on Thursday. Mr. Eugene In ram was also here on his return from 7ew York, but left for Manning v.ith )t my having the pleasure of meeting aim. The city is frequently flooded with ,isitors who come down on excursion rains and for a few hours enliven laces of popular resort and gladden he weary hearts of the "Ishum cream n cake" venders. Trains will be ruli n Sundavs from Sumter and Florence ad returi for a dollar. The North stern Railroad Company will spare io means to afford an agreeable aid :omfortable trip to those along the ines who wish to avail themselves of hese excursions. Ladies and child -en will be cared for by the conduc ;ors and the strictest order will be ept. Taains arrive in the city at 11 )'clock, a. x., and depart at 5 r. m., ;ving a six hour stay. By taking ;he Enterprise street cars just in front > depot and boarding the steamer at Perry's wharf, parties can visit the Is .and via Castle Piuckney and Mount icasant, and return to the city at 3 'clock for only 25 cents. While on .he Island, they will have the oppor unity of visiting Oceola's grave and eeing Fort Moultrie where was shed he irst blood of the Revolution, l'hursday, June 28th, 1776, and the irst gun of the last war was fired, 4.2U 'lock, Friday morning, April 12th, .861. On returning to the city, the excur onist will have ample time to visit he Library-3rd in the Uni'ed States, ?itts Monument erected 1761, the ight arm of which is missing, having >een shot off1781, by a shell of the levoltion, the day Jasper was killed. .nd St. Michael's church, the corner tone of which was laid in 1752 and those doors were first opened for di -ie worship February 1st, 1731. Her ild bells, whose history should be fa iliar to every Carolina youth, still ime, as they did a hundred years go, in the steeple a hundred and ighty feet high. These are near ach other on Broad Street. From here up Meeting Street, the visitor till find many structures worthy his ttention 'till he reaches the "Citadel" -called by Farmer Tillman "the dude ctor"--but regarded by many as n institution of honor to the State. ust opposite is the historical "Citadel quare Beptist Church," and in front Calhoun's monument, the pride of arolina's sons. From there the ex arsionist will walk about two squares -here he will find the train in waiting ud very soon hear the conductor cry at -'all aboard." M. C. G. The City of the Sand H~ils. FULros, June 27, 1887. Last Monday was the day appoint I for "breaking ground" on the line Ethe Manchester and Augusta Rail >ad, and the Columbia Reicjiter states iat the contractor commenced work a this harbinger of Fulton's joy, on .st Tuesday. We have no intention quoting the trite apothegm, "I told >u so," but would invite the prayer d attention of the Sages, whio pro aimed us a little too previous in our redictiors, contained in articles to, ie TIn, to the fact that it wvas not 1 "~blu?" or an abortive effort to scare wvay the fixed and established En twville. We never, that is, hardly I ver, enumerate the goslings until the rocess of incubation is middling suc assful. We do not agree with some, owever tzat this railroad is the ama t that shall charm away all the evils iev now have to wrestle with, nor' latt it will transform the beautiful but arren hills of Fulton, into an El Do ido, or make her fertile environments > flow'with milk and honey. We have been asked, "Are you so -edded to your fabled 'City of tihe and Hills,' that you cannot bestow a ttle merited praise upon the exercis 'i which you attendeud at the Grange inell School?" Nay, adjudge us not a selhsh; for what transcendent de bave gushed forth our overflowingy en thusiasm, and made thy readers oh, si ThMrza, to feel as if they were drunk with the airs of Eden; to have sprin- p kied with perfume from the censor of c: divine allegory, and embalmed in the fountain of our metaphysical nectar, each individual comprising the Dra wuiiS Psci-siwe; to have caused their faces to glow with adLliration, and h gain tie citadel of thy tears, by de- b scribing the beautiful and touching Melo-Drama, "The Intercessor," so perfectly rendered by a quartette of feminine loveliness, in which was min gled the unapproached beauty, grace, and talent of a Mary Anderson; the touching pathos and exquisite acting of a Jeffrey Lewis; the patented scorn of a Genevieve Ward; and the tragic pose of a Miss Abbot, each evohing rapturous applause, and winning equally the laurels. Fain are we to whisper of voices, sweet and cultured as Patti's, Emma Nevada's, or the Palnetto State's own nightengale-C. Louise Kellog, all dispensing music sweeter than ever '-soothed the savage breast," and winning for them, show ers of floral tributes, transforming the stage into a scene approaching in beauty the spot described by Moore, o'er which "- the rich buds lie, As if a shower of Fairy wreaths Had fallen upon it from the sky," We would gladly have thrown thee, dear readers, into cachinnatory con vulsions with a description of the ju venile comedians Masters DeSchamps, Harvin, and Cutter, and, and- but ice could not0 invade the territory or usurp the prerogative of our esteemed friend, the versatile "Occasional." In fact, we could not risk our agonizing prolixity, and erroneous and abnor mally picturesque etymology and syn tax to be scrutinized beside the polish ed diction of our erudite contempora ry. We foster, however, the fond hope that these fair debutants will again delight their many friends with a repetition of their dramatic tal ent. Miss Mellie Nelson has returned to her home near Oakland, after a long visit to the Misses Broughton. The wisome smile of this young lady will be sorely toissed by the visitors at "Forest Hall." - Mrs. Alsbrook, and her daughter, Miss Minnie, of Trio, are visiting Mrs. E. L. Grinfin. AiRGoNAT. Fanola Chit Chat, PoxoLu, June 23, 1887. Mn. EmiTor: The thermometer yes terday registered 100 degrees. Our avourdupois adds discomfort to our frail mortality. Rain comes just in nick of time. To-day refreshing show ers are falling, vegitation looks and lives. We are also having a cool wave, so every one you meet puts on a smile of cheerfullness. What a pleasant and delightful land is this in which we live,-socially, religiously. and morally. We often think Panola is the garden spot of the world; not.i to detract from other portions of the countv, for we believe the good peo ple of~Clarendon as a general rule are as hospitable, generous, and liberal inf their views, as you will find anywhere; notwithstanding the flesh loves home, it cherisheth fondness for its earthly habitation. My main object is to give a partial review of the many farms in an area of five miles, there management, and I condition. and the growing prosperity I of our agricultural population. In do ing this, I will speak of the Panola farmers alone, contrasting their con- I dition ten years ago with the present. r V Mr. R. H. Belser commenced with , a one horse farm. With persistent ef fort, energy, and zeal, his business has rapidly increased; now, in appre ciation of that effort, he stands out be fore the world as an example to show c what a young man, possessed with de-C termination, can do. Captain J. P. Brock, tried his for tune after the war in Texas, but find- ~ ing the climate injurious to his healtl', with other disadvantages against him,2 returned to South Carolina crippled in fortune, and stands the peer of any U farmer, and is equally successful as te a merchant.Y Mr. J. M. Richardson, entered the agricultural arena when quite a young C man, with limited experience, but with ais practical judgment and business :-apacities as seen, evidently portrays ais successful management of free Ia aor, being one of the lar-gest land .iolders. We were forcibly struck wvith his nagnifecent far-m and beauti ul scenery that sur-ound his elegant nansion. Captain D. W. Brailsford, though 2e had the misfortune to suffer from a lisastrous hail-storm which necessau - y compelled him to replant a part of :is crp, yet as far as observation oes, his fully comports with the role honor. q Mr. S. P. Holladay, the eficient su >ervisor of registration, is not only a~t apart to sit in judgment on the re eed problem~ < creating voters or he benefit of li s country, but is a rmer also'. H's farm is a model of 1eatness, taste, and management. He s not the sort to be left behind. Mr. L. N. Richbourg, whiose judg-j nent is safe in agricultural matter',I s a safe counselor and from succest - u farming. has won for himself a fine -putation. _ .Mr. S. P. Fairiey (uncle Sam) occu ies no middle ground as a farmer; G ee adds strength to our system, and varants the conclusion that cotton is he mainspring of all the farmers' Mr. T. H. Harvin, known in new s- _ aper parlance as the other Tom, to1 vhom I have frequently had honora ble mention in my chat with the rImIs, is surrounded with one of the 2 prettiest and most charming fields of rotton together with the rest. ut fr fe~ar I burden the printer, ho is as Just as ne is Brown, I de st. More anon. To-r. .Tust write it up Brm"-., and in the roper Way anl the printer will not tre, A-dam, for tlie burden.-PmNTIT. THE PRI:;'JNEI. Rcspctfully dedicated to the youths who ave been "pulled" by the police for playing se ball on the thoroughfares: WVhy does he pace with silent tread Around his gloomy cell? There is no place to lay his head, He should have now been homc in bed, Ah ! that he knoWs too well. Why does his heart wore hiavy grow, As he ' inks of the shaie ? His fathrI would his son "ly low" Could he no good but ill bstow Upon his honored niame. This good yormng man who for glory worked, Why was he in this retreat ? This nice young dude, who no duty shirked, This model Christian-why was he "jerk-' ed ?" For plafing base ball on the street. Wx. LLorn GarusoN JONms. WOH OUT! Compare this with your purchase: DYSPEPSIA4 R-TLESSSESS' A stnvCLY VEGETAGLS raTLSS3 FAMILY MEOICIE Ea@0 #A. PHILDELPHIA. Prie, Of Dllar' As you value health, perhaps life, examine each pack: age and be sure you get the Genuine. See the red Z Trade-Mark and the full title on front of Wrapper, and on the side the seal and signature of J. H. Zeiln & Co., as in the above fac- simile. Remember ther isnoother genuine Simmons Liver Regulator. TONSORIAL ARTIST. I have opened a first-class Shaving Saloon t the Enterprise ofice, and solicit the pat onage of the citizens of Manning and com inity. Ppecrs--Hair Catting, 25c.; Shaving, loc.; hampooing. 25c. p - Special attenton given to children. C. C. REDIC, MaxxisG, S. C. July 7,188G. Sl The POLICE GAZETTE will he mailed. ecurely wrapped, to any address in th( ~nited States for three months on receipt of ONE DOLLAR. Liberal discounnt allowed to postmasters, ents and clubs. Sample copies~ mailed ree. Address all orders to RlICHIARlD K. FOX, FRaixLuN SQrinlE. N Y Eggs $2sOOPer Setting. ~RIGT BRAHM~z.s, WHITE LEGnoNS, IRoWN LEGHORNS, PLYMOUTH RoCKS, LANc.sHANs. All partes purchasing EGGS from Eber odgett x Co., Charleston, S. C., reporting or hatch, caused by any fault of the Eggs. -ill be furnished with other Eggs, by ad ising them of the result. Ciculars mailed upon request. ~PTENTS AVEATS, TRADE MARKS AND COPYRI6HTS btained, and all other business in the U. .Patent Office attended to for MOD)ER .TE FEES. Send MODEL OR DRAIX G. We ad s as to patenability free of charge ;and make NO CILRGE UNLESS W E OB AIX P A TENT. We refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt. Money Order Div., and to officials of' the .S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, rms an d references to actual clients in >ur own State or County, write to C. A. SNOW & Co., pposite Patent Office, Washington, D. C. I.& P. COATS' UNIT X-0RD SPOOL O0TTO19 FORl SALEBY MOSES LEVI, MANNING, S. 0, -ALLEN H UGGINS, JR., 1)ENTAL SURGEON,( e Oflice on Street South of Court1 ouse. Meh31 JOSEPH F. RHAME, ittI*11o at I8.aw, M~anning, S. C., Boyd Brothers, Wholesale Grocers and Dommisson Merchants. 159 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. Direct Importers of Ales, Porters, ines, and Brandies. Aug 18 WELCH & EASON, Family Grocers, 185 & 187 Meeting Street, and 117 Market St., CHARLESTON, S. C. [nvite attention to the following Barg-ai ns: Cut Loaf Sugar, 12. lbs. for St. Granulated Sugar, 15) lis. for $1. Confectioners' Sugar, 15.1 lbs for S. White Ex. C. Sugar, 17 l>s. for St. Light Brown Sugar, 19 lbs for Si. Good Brown Sugar, 20 lbs for $1. 21b. Tomatoe., 90 ets. a doz. 31b. Tomatoes. $1.10 a doz. Good Segars, 1I for a box of 50. - - :o: These are but a few of the many attract ions we are constantly offering, 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. iiNo charge for packing or drayage. S. THoMAS, Jr. J. M. THOMAS. Stephen Thomas, Jr., & Bro, -WATCHES Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, and Fancy Goods, r&- Watches and Jewelry repaired by expert workmen. 273 KING ST., CHARLESTON, S. C. D. O'Neil & Sons, 33 Him-. STr.ExT. .... CHArtESTON, S. C. Wholesale Dealers in Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, &c. Goods received by every steamer suitable for the interior trade. All the latest styles constantly in stock, at the lowest prices and on accommodating terms. Jan, 12, 87 ly. BOLLMANN BROTHERS, Wholesale Grocers, 157 and 169, East Bay, CH ARLESTON, S. C. Jan. 12. 8? 17. GUANO at astonishingly low Manufaduirers Prices. We are selling our Fertilizer at the follow ilcoxr Gibbs & Co. Manipulated Guano, less than 10 tons, per ton, $26.00. Ten tons and upward, $23.50. Wilcox, Gibbs & Co. Superphosphate, less than 10 tons, per ton, $16.50. Ten tojns and upwards, per ton, $13.00. Excellent Georgia Standard Guano, less than 10 tons, per ton, $24.00. Ten tons and upwards, per ton, $21.50. pr- Delivered to Railroad or Steamboat at Charleston, free of drayage. English Acid Photphate, German Kainit, Nitrate of Soda, Nova Scotia Land Plas ter, Peruvian Guano. Ground Fish Scrap Cotton Seed Meal. nd Fertilizer supplies generally; All best quality, at lowest market prices, Conanmunicate with us before buy E elsewhere. HE WILCOX 8& GIBBS GUANO CO., 138 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. Win. Shepherd & Co., 232 MEETING ST., Charleston, S.C. STOVES, Staves, Stoves!I WHOLESAL R ET AIL ! Tinwares, House Furnishing oods, Potware, Kitchen and Stove Itensils. WSend for Price List and Circu r. C. H. Claussen & Co., Steanm Bakery and Candy factorY, CHmRLESTON, S, C. THE NEW SALOON! Ice-Lemonade. ' Ice-Sod THIS wAY, COME FANCY DRINKS, AND REFRESHING D T'A.KIM IT STrIIA.IGH-IT? SAMUEL J. CLARK PROPRIETOR: Fresh and Choicest WINES, LIQUORS; BRAN1 DIES etc. LAGER BEER DIRECT FROM THE BREWERY. Benedictine and Medicated Nectar Whiskies, the finest grade -of Whiskies on the Market, kept in stock. ESTABLISHED 1844. Charleston Iron Works, Manufacturers and Dealers m Marine Stationary and Portable Engines and Boilers, Saw. 11ill Machinery. Cotton Presses, Gins, Railroad, Steam boat, Machinists', Engineers' and Mill Supplies. AW-Repairs executed with promptness and Dispatch. Sendfor price lists. East Bay, Cor. Pritchard St., Charleston, S. C. Jan13 1yr. ArJIf you need any Clothing, Furnishing Goods, or Hats, send your orders to FALK & CO., ING STRrEr, Orrosrrz HASE, Charleston, S. C., as they have reduced the prices of their entire stock to cost on account of change of firm. OTTO F. WIETERS, Wholesale Grocer. WHOLESALE dealer in Wines, Liquors and Segars. No. 181 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON - (, F. J. PELZER, President. F. S. RODGERS, Treasurer Atlantic Phosphate Company, of Charleston, S. C. MANUFACTURERS OF staciarci ertllimers and importers o Pelzer, Rocigers & Co., General Agents, BRowN's WHARF, - - - CHARLESTON, S. C. fr MIR. M. LEvI, of Manning, will be pleased to supply his friends and the public generally, v, ith any of the above brands of Fertilizers. ASHLEY SOLUBLEGUANO. The Soluble Guano is a highly concentrated Ammoniated Guano-a, com plete Fertilizer. ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT, A very cheap and excellent Non-Ammoniated Fertilizer for Small Grain crops, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, etc. ASHLEY AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE, ASHLEY SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC ASHLEY Corn and Cotton Compound. A complete Fertilizer for theCsetwo crops and also largely used by the Trackers near Charleston for Vegetables, etc. Ashley Dissolved Bone, Ashley Acid Phosphate Genuine Leopoldshall Kainit, pa' For Terms, Directions, Testimonials, and for the various attractive and instruc tive publieations of the company, address, AS3E3"&.e; E'EO - P.EATE CO., Obtz-:lestozaq .C. W- Ofcial Analysis prove our Goods to be above their Guar antee. Soluble N D OAcid Phos Guano. A'm phater Armmoniated Fertilizer, Acid Phosphate, Dissolved Bone, Kainit, and all Fertilizers supplies, for sale by ,v.A.NDO P HOS- C O., CMARLox, S. C, FRANcts B. HACKER, President and General Agent. STONO PHOSPHATE COMPANY, Chlar1eston S. C. Established 1870. HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS, SoIule Guano, (highly ammoniated), Dissolved Bone, A Phosphate, A sh Element, Floats, German Kainit, High Gra& Rice Fertilizer, Cotton Seed Meal. SWrAll orders promptly filled. WILLIAM RAVETEL, President, R. M. MEANS, Treasurer. For sale by 3M. LEVI, ct20 Manning, S. 0. William M. Bird & Co.,a CHARL~ESTON, S. CO Counter, Platform and Cot ton Scales. Trucks, Grocers' Tinware, etc. Paints and Painters' Material of every description. We are headquarters - eor egod and otfer induicements to purchasers. Aug1&