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k \ Tbe Atlantic Synod. ' This Synod, which is composed of colored Presbyterians, met at the Second Presbyterian Church, at this place, on Wednesday last. ttev. W. A. Alexander, of Wilmington, N. C., who has been in the ministry only three years, and who is a graduate of Biddle University, at Charlotte, N. C., was elected Moderator. This aytiod consists of 9 Presbyteries, 202 churches, 100 ministers, and embraces the territory within the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. During the past year ; about iifteen new churches have been organized and fourteen hundred new ( members added. The Synod undertakes , a large educational work. They have under their charge and natronage Biddie University, at * Charlotte, N. C., with Preparatory, Collegiate and Theological departments; Scotia Seminary, at Con cord, N. C., devoted to the education of ' girls, are the inoat, prominent. They have also complete systems of Parochial . schools and a nuniher of academies, such { as Wadlingford, at Charleston, S. C.; Branerd Institute, Chester, S. C., and Ferguson Academy, at Abbeville, S. C. ' It will be obsnrvc-d that those schools and institutes bear the same relations to each other that the different chairs which our wealthy friends have endowr-. ?d do, in perpetuating the names of the benefactors. This work was begun by the Northern Presbyterian Church I eighteen years ago, and has been fostered by it with the results as above mentioned. It may be as well to state ' that this Body labors in the same field, without collision, with their white brethren of the Southern Presbyterian Church i and that they have the same belief, the j same .Confession of Faith, the same Catechism, and preach tha same doctrine j which their white friends inculcate, and , endorse also the deliverance of lhe last | Southern General Assembly wherevin , they declare as to the Northern Presbyterians, a belief in fraternal relations, but no organic union. While this is true as to the Southern branch of the Presbyterian Church, in the .Northern : section of the same church they arc accorded all the privileges which their Divine calling entitles them to, and are received as equals in the Presbyteries, Synods, and General Assemblies. The exercises wore very interesting to our colored friends; many came from a distance to attend the meetings, and we trust they were edified by their attendance. ' Without detracting from any of the efforts of the ministers present we may mention that we have heard that the Kev. Sanders' talk on education was filled with practical thought, and Mhowed him master of bis subject, gifted with an unique vocabulary, a fiuent talker, and pointing him out as a worthy exemplar of his race and an exponent ( of their wants educationally. There was present at tho meeting or the Synod the , following white men, viz: Dr. Mittoon, t irho i? Dean of die Theological Depart- , went at Biddle University, Charlotte, | N. C., and who is a Doctor of Divinity and a former Missionary to Siam: Rev. A. S. Billingsley, engaged in regular , pastoral work; Rev. Luke Dorland Pres- ' iiUiat ?f Scotia Seminary, Concord, N.C.; Rev. A. G. West, a regular minister at Sumter, S. C.; and Rev. H. Payne Nel- 1 son, General Secretary. In Abbeville County there are four lVesb/teffcan churches of the colored ! persuasior their establishment, at tirst, was found difficult on account of the prejudic of the negroes,-against any but 1 the Methodist church, but the Rev. E. 1 W. Williams, after much opposition4 1 * has succeeded in overcoming this prejudice, and has now a church composed of * the most influential colored people, as < the following list of officers of his church i will show besides many useful allies < and members. He has for his elders Lloyd Smith, Geo. M. Richey, L. R. ( Bichey Robert Bell, and for his Deacans Richard Romans, George Barr, Norman , Richey, Ben Valentine and William Pope. In connection with his church there is a flourishing school taught by his wife who was a student at Harvard University Washington D. C. and who taught in the public schools at Washington, the next synod will take place at Columbia SJ C. on the second Wednesday of November next. The members present at this Synod ' express themselves as pleaded beyod ' measure, at the results achieved by the ' church and school at his place, and are ' greatful to their white friends for the aid and sympathy shown them. The ' Synod adjourned at 12 ra. yesterday. Edgefield Exercised. t . The dark and bloody ground of Edgefield seems to have experienced a metamorphosis and it is predicted, ihat after I this term of court, Edgefield will be the most morsl and law-abiding community in this State. New converts it is said are always the most zealous. From the locals of the last Chronicle we see the following headings: Immersion; W. C. A. Church Dinners; The Holiness As< sociation; The Hallelujah Book; Promising Reorganization; Mr. Finlays Appointments Y. M. C. A &c.. We hoDi 1 our friends may hold fast to that which ] is goood. A Herpent Among papers. A distinguished gentleman of this/ town in looking over his papers late on Saturday night, and bordering near the Sabbath morn, found what he thought 4o be a small and deadly serpent nestling in his papers, he could discern its head and slimy coil. We have heard of Books whioh are said to sting and poison, and whose fascinating literature charms the mind and intoxicates the senses, but how it was possible for old papers which had been consigned for years to the "dusty purlieus of the law" to make a sober I* man mistake an Indian Rubber band Tor rfterpent among papers we cant see. Virgil Madden colored a notorious character here in Radical days, and who has spent about seven years of his life in the Penitentiary was on the streets last Saturday, his term of imprisonment having expired. He has chaoged much . in personal appearance since we last aaw him, but as to his moral* we cant say. Epigrammatic Originality. The Atlantic Synod just closed, said not a word about Dr. Woodrow. It probably the fear of lead poisoning which makes some printers drink so much. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Calhoun have returned from a vivt to Bordeaux. Miss Nell Aldrich left yesterday for her home in Barnwell. A groat many white people have attended the sessions of the colored Synod it this plase. It iB snid that the colored Moderator of the Synod presided with great dignity and ability. Mr. Thomas Christian Jr. has been ' quite sick for a day or so. The getting out of this issue has been i unrv m nnK lilrn *?-* r* Ir i r> n? KrI rtlr ?* i f Va rtn f f vi j imv muniiig u? iv?u vt liiivuv straw. Tho ladies of the Episcopal church 1 ire to present Mr. Hanckel with a pret- J ly carpet for his Dining room. The young ladies of tho Presbyterian 1 church are busy making articles for a j Christmas tree. i Professors S. P. Boozer and Geo C. < llodges will take chage of the Green wood Mule High School the first of next year. Our friend, Dr Mullally seems to have gotten into some trouble (we dont know what,) a committee has been appointed by the S. C. Presbytery to examine the charges against him. Rev John Gass has been elected as Rector ol the Church of the Atonement at Augusta Ga, and he and his family 1 have moved to that Parish* MrJouett P. Smith of MtCarmel was in town last Saturday. Mr Smith is an \ addition to any community in which he ; lives, and has added much to the social 1 enjoyment of the different sections in 1 which he makes his home. When you see the white flag with a black one beneath it. it is irood Lime to kill hogs. i Captain and Mrs. Witter will remain it tho New Hotel for another year. ( rhey keep by far the best hotel that , ever was in this place. i Captain W. C. McGowan has rented 1 Mr. Beacham's house and will live there next year; Mrs. Mcintosh and Miss Howell, of Bordeaux, are in town. Rev. H. 0. Judd will succeed the venerable Dr. Shand in his former Parish, at Columbia. Miss Mamie Hill has lately been on a visit to Mrs. Mark Morgan, at Greenville. Thursday week will be Thanksgiving lay. ! A monument is to be erected to the memory of the late Win. Hill, a repre- 1 tentative man, and as ?ood a citizen as ive ever had, and one who reflected j honor on this County. We notice that our young friend Mr. * 0. P. Pressly of Augusta assisted the i Solcetor in an important case, where a (Jhinuman charged a negro with putting ' Dynamite under his hous and ae terrible ; explosion occurred but luckily the child uf the sun was absent and escaped all harm. We hope our friend will never get any "blowing up" himself now or hereafter. But tis rather suggestion. Some queer freaks were reported as occasioned by the Earth-quake. It is uaid that iron fuaces popped, and it is even reported that a horn blew, causcd by electricity. ( Mr. Benet has been re-elected President of the South Carolina Club for another year. This will give him a i chancs to show what a magnificent Ball 1 he can have with the State House at his J disposal. j Rev. W. C. Power an active member of the South Carolina Conference, and Secretary for years of that body passed through here an his way to visit his : brother in the Western part of the Coun- < ty who has been in delicate health for ( some time. , An innovation has been introduced at | Greenville by the ladies having a "Mum sociable" where any violation of not being entirely mum is punished by a fine of ten cents. How would it do to observe the same rule at some of the sewing societies and Tea drinkings at Abboville. How many dimes would be contributed. i Any information as to Jules Nicolas Reynaud, a Frenchman, who died at 1 Abbeville or in the county, 19th December, 1876, will be thankfully recoived by HU Honor the fntendant of the Town, i A darkey from the country, with no J idea as to the war of the White and Red < Roses, on seeing the Signal Service flags i hoisted above the Court House with a black flag below the white, asked what ] it meant, and was told that it portended to a war of the races, with the black on 1 the bottom, and he believed it. J Pick-pockets attempted to filch some of Mr. Malcolm Erwin's money at the \ fair, but he was too quick for them, and ] capiurea me gentleman ot nimble fingers and turned him over to the police. * The whito members in attendance to \ the Synod were entertained by our white Presbyteiians at Simmons' Hotel. Col. A. P. Butler said some words more forcible than polite to Farmer Tillman, at Columbia, the other day. Mr. W. P. Calhoun has been in the Flatwoods shooting partridges. He hunts up and finds out the birds with the same skill that he does bis distinguished kins- , men, and handles his gun as readily, as gracefully, and as effectively as he does his nen. Col. G. St. G. Sinkler has been elected i Senator from Berkley county. He is < better known here as "Charlie Sinkler, ' without the "C. 8t G.," where he received his education and was fitted for , the prominent position he has attained. Abbeville atmosphere makes mighty , men. Our people do not observe Thanksgiving day with the same seal that our , Northern friends do. It is a day of merry { making and re*union of families. It is very much to them what Christmas is to u*. ^ Master's Sale. State or South Carolina, Coouty of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. JamoB E. Caldwell againut Margaret CfcCaldwell fct at.?Partition. By virtue of an order of "sale made In the abovo Htated cane, I will offer for sale at publio outcry at Abbeville oourthouHe, S. O., on saleday in December, 1886. witbin tbe legal hours of uale. tho following property, situate in Baid State and county, to wit : All that tract or parcel of land, oontaiuiug THIRTEEN ACRES, more or loss, bounded by lauds of T. G. Baker, ind others, bi-iug the real estate of Mrs AI E Caldwell, deceased, at Mt Carmol, said tract may be dividedjjnto several lots, and if so they will be soldjeoparately and plats wili be exhibited on day of bale. ALSO. Lots 7 and 8 of tho rormer survey, eaoh taining ONE Ian* ONE-F OUBTH s or lees, which were bid off for ,j )i 1 iff a tner sale, will bo resold. Tonus of 8alo?One half cash, balance twelve months with interest from day of. U secured by bond of the purchaser and a mo t 3ago of the promises wit i the right tojpay the whole of the purchase nit i ay cash if they bo elect. Purchaser to^pay the blaster for papers aud recording. J. C. KLUGH, 777 Master, Master's Sale* State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. B F Crayton <fc Son against Mary Tucker et al. ?Foreclosure. By virtue of an order of sale made in the ibove staUd case, I will offer for Bale at public autcry at Abbeville O. H., 8. O., on Saleday in Deoember 1886, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and oounty, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land containing Twn Hnniluil mil 1???" * no uuuuiQU ?UU Dlgllt AUIC9) more or lens, and bounded by lands of Ibzan Crowther, J. J. Shirley and others. Terms of sale?One-half cash, balance in twelve^monthB, with interentffrom day of Bale, necured by a bond of the purohaser and a mortgage of the prominea with leave to purchaser to iinticipate payment at any time. Purchaser to pay the Master for pairtrsland reoording. J. C. KLUGH, 777 Masiei. Master'? Sale. STiTE^OF .SOUTH ? CABQLINA. Abbeville County, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. RoBa R Cater against Arabella G Pressley et al. ?Partition. By virtno of an order of sale made in the &bove utated case, I will offor for Hale at pnblio ontcry at Abbeville C. H.t 8. C., on Baleday in December, 1886, within the logal hoard of Bale, the following described property, situate in laid State and county, to wit : All that tract or parcel of land, lately belonging to Win A Prossley^and.oontaiuing One Hundred'and Sixty-Three Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Mrs A G Pressley, James M Latimdr, James T Latimer, rod others. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay tho Master for papers. J. C. KLUGH, 777 Master. Master's Sale. State of South Carblina, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas, Johnson, Crews & Co against J Frank Smith et al.?Foreclosure. By virtue of an order of sale made in the above staled case, 1 will offer for Bale at public outcry at Abbeville oourthouse, 8. C, on Baleday in December. 1886, within the legal hours of Bale,tho following described property,situate in said State and oountv, to wit: One lot or parcel of land, in Donnaldsville containing * TWENTY-FIVE BY SIXTY FEET, more or less bounded l>y lots of E H Booker, B J Martin & Co and Ball s Road. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, balance in twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and a mort gage of the premitiea. Purchaser to pay the Mauter for papers and recording. J. C. KLUGH, 777 Master. Master's Sale. State of South Carolina, County of Abbeyille, Court of Common Pleas. Wm H Brooks against Sarah A Armstrong.?Foreclosure. By virtue of an order of sale made in the ibove stated case, I will offer for sale at publio mtcry at Abbeville courthouse, S.O., on Balelay in Deoember, 1884. within the legal hours it sale, the following desoribed property, situitn in atid RUtA mif unnnhr wmAt . Ail that tract or parcel of land, containing Four Hundred and Twenty-Five Acres nore or leB8, and bonnded by lands of Thomas f. Mabry, Jack Hammond, Harrison Cole, and )thero. This traot may be divided in several smaller craots, each of which will be sold separately. Plats to be exhibited on day of sale. Terms of Sale?One-half oash, balance in twelve months, with privilege to the pnrohaser jf paying all in oasb, titles to be withheld until the porchmc money is paid. J. C. KLUGH, 777 Master. Master's Sale. State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. The Anltman and Taylor Co., against J. N. Bosh et ah?Foreclosure. By virtue of an order of sale mrule in the shove stated oase. I will offer for sale at publjo ontcry at Abbeville oourthouse, 8. O., on saleday in Deoember, 1886. within the legal hours of salo, the following described property, situate in said State and oonnty. to wit All that traot or parcel of land, containing Thro* HiuiAvmI and Rivhtium Anitoa more or lew, and bounded by lands of J M Pruitt, M E Brosddoa and Henry Bosh. Terms of Sale?One half oaeh, balanoe in twelve month*, with interest from day of sate, aeoured by bond of the purohaeer and a mortgage of the premiaei. Purohaeer to pay the Muter tot (iptfi lod recording. 777 J. C. KLUOH^ State of South Carolina, County ok Abrkvim.e* la the Probate Court. Citation for Letters of Administration. J. FULLER LYON, Esq., Probate Judge WnzBKAS, M. Q. Ziegler, C. C. P., made suit tu nie to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of Kitty l)u Hose, late of Abbeville county, deceased, These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Kitty Du Hose, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. 11., on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1880, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of November, in the year of our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, and in the 111th year of American IndeDennvnce. Publishcd'on the 16thJ day of November, 1886, in the Mxsskkobr, and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. State of South Carolina, ^County ok Abbkvillk, In the Probate Court. M.F. Johnson, as'Administratrix, 4c., Plaintiff, against Rebecca Johnson, Ida P. Williams, et al., Defendants.?Compla:nt for Sale of Lands to Pay Debts, Dower, &c. I will sell at public outcry, at Abbeville C. H.,on Salesday in December next, for the payment of debts, the lollowing described real estate belonging to the estate of L. J. Johnson,deceased, to wit: 1. The Dale Tract, containing ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY Annvfc more or leas, bounded by lands of Allon McCantey, Wm. McKenzic, and others. 2. The Barnes Tract, containing ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN ACRES, more or leBS, bounded by lands of John A. Brooks, Johnson Tract, and others. 3. Ouelsmall tract, containing TWENTY-TWO ACRES, more or .lesB, bounded by lands of J. A. Brooks, Barnes Tract, and others. Terms of Sale?One-half of the purchase money to be paid in cash, the balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the property. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. State of South Carolina, CounTY of Abbeville. V ' * ) ?r Conrt of Probate. Martha E. Norwood, as Administratrix, Ac., Plaintiff, against Ludie N. Speer, Jennie P. Glymph, et al., Defendants.?.Complaint to Sell Land to Pay Debts, Ac. I will sell at public outcry, at Abbeville C. H., at Saleday in December next, for tbe payment of debts, tbe following described real estate, belonging to the estate of Dr. W. C. Norwood, deceased, to wit: 1. The Home Tract, containing SEVENTY-TWO ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of Wm. McNairy, C. A G. R. R., and other lands of the estate. 2. The Parks Tract, containing THIRTY-SIX ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of J. F. Keller, Estate lands, and others. 3. The Brown Tract, containing TEN ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of Dr. B. C. Hart, Wm. Butler, and others. 4. The Watson Tract, containing SEVENTY ACRES, mote or less, bounded by lands of Heffernon estate, Wm. Butler, and otherB. 5. The Cochran Tract, containing FIVE ACRES, more or less, bounded by Watson Tract and -r other lands of the estate. 6. One House and Lot in the town of Hodges, containing THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES, mure or icbs, Dounaea oy lots oi V. m. u lymph, J. D. Cochran, C.4Q.R, B., and others. 7. The McGhee Store House and lot in tb* town of Hodges, sixty ( 60 ) feet front width, thirty-seven (37) feet back width by one hundred and seventeen (117 ) feet in length, bounded by D. B. Glymph,House and Lot No. 6, and others. 8. The Smith Place, containing THBEE HUNDBED AND THIRTY-NINE ACBES, more or leBS, hounded by lands of Mrs. D. Ellis, J. A. Ellis, J. A. Smith, and -4.1 utuwrB. 9. The Beaoham place, containing TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of W. A. Moore, Doc Arnold, Estate of Mrs. M. A. Gary, and others. Terms of Ba'e,?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, seoured by bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the property. Purchaser to pay for papers. Several of the above described tracts will be divided and sold in smaller parcels. J. FMLLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. This Space ; ? i 1 I < I j I i I RESERVED FOR : i ' i , < i < i i i i * i ] i ] i i < 1 1 l < ( F I 4 ' \ i i t <: LW.LAWSON &C0. 9 1 1 ] I D J t 0 I f P - . V : y - .. . ..V _ ?llMHimiWH BP?I I TITIRS C., G. & A. R. R. TOWNSHIP ELECTION For the Advancement of the Interests", of the Enterprise. The State of South Carolina. County or Abbevillx. By the board of county commissioners of tho County of Abbcvillo, in necting assembled, on this 1st day of Norember, 1886. T)m -* D I--J ?? ? ?v iKiviiKd, 11 y iho Hoard of County Commissioners of the said County of Abbeville, now met and sitting as a Board, That in pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the Seneral Assembly of the State of South Caralina, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Cfiester, Qreenwood and Abbeville Railroad Company," approved 22d December, A. D. 1885, and upon a written application of a majoritv of the owners of real estate of Abbeville Township, in said State and County, duly received by this Board, asking that an election be held upon tbe'qii'estion of SUBSCRIPTION or NO SUBSCRIPTION, to the capital stock of the Chester, Greenwood and Abbeville Railroad Company, of bonds to the amount of THREE PER CENT, of the taxable propertr in said Township, bo submitted to the qualified voters of said Township, in mm iue terms of tbc Act of Incorporation of said Railroad Company, approved 22d December, 1886. Said bonds to be issued on the condition that the track of the laid Railroad Company be located through tho town of Abbeville, in said Township, according to the provisions of said Act. An election will be held on th? 27th day of November, 1886, i A.T ABBEVILLE COURT HOUSE, in the town of Abbeville?the polls to be opened at T o'clock a. m. and remain open until 6 o'clock p. nr.., at which election shall be submitted to the qualified voters of said Township, the question of whether or not the said Township trill subscribe to the capital stock of the said Chester, Greenwood and Abbeville Railroad Company in bonds, with interest not to exlacd seven per centum per annum, payable in twenty years, to the amount of THREE PER CENT, of the assessed value, for taxation, of the real and personal property held and lo caiea in said Township. That is to saj, the < question of " SUBSCRIPTION" or "NO SUBSCRIPTION," fo tho capital stock of said Company. That said subscription to be made on the condition that the said bonds be not issued until the track of the said Railroad Company be located through the town of Abbeville, in jaid county. That J. W. Thomson, W. N. Graydon and Frank Ilcnry are hereby appointed the manigers of said election, with full power to hold ind conduct the same, count the ToteB, de:lare and certify the result according to the laws in force and the provisions oi said Act. That the voting at said election shall be by sallot. The voters who desire to vote in iavor of said Township making the aforesaid subscription shall vote a ballot having written >r printed thereon the word " SUBSCRIP- . riON;" such of said voters who desire to 7.\y> rote against the said subscription, shall vote i blalot written or printed thereon the words 'NO SUBSCRIPTION." That notice of said election stating the time, ?lace, and purpose and form of ballots to be roted thereat, be published as by law directed n at least one of the newspapers published n the town of Abbeville, in said County, for hree weeks immediately prior to said election >n the 27th day of November, 1881. Nov. 1, 1888. By order of the Board. JAS. A. McCORD, Ch. B.C. C. WM. RILEY, W. T. COWAY. County Commissioners. attest: D. L. MABRY, Clerk B. C. C. ' ' PHE STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA. -V County op Abbbvildk. - 5x Parte Thomas S. Williams, Administrator and Petitioner. 'etition 7ob Settlement amd Dischabob. PhE above-named Petitioner as Administrator of the Estate of Amanda ohnson, deceased, having filed his portion for settlement and discharge, it is rdered that THURSDAY, the SECOND >AY OF DECEMBER NEXT, be fixed or the settlement and 'discharge as ' rayed for. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court.