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[ Pf ft. v K \ t •V * . I' *■ «o ?\ — M. 3 lie I^aat Call. --’tr ■•“ r *■' — itr He wm en ok! nno, hie hair white and Uiln. He had been nick tor some time pest at the M Hotel. The company Would occasionally drop lu to *ec how the poor old fellow thrived and minuter to his wants si well as they could. A drusling /tin was falling in the lamplit street below'. The fire of the grate played with a ghastly effort upon the old man's emaciated face, and he tossed his head rcirieesly upon his pillow. Two ladies of the company sat by the bed—one with fair hands smoothed the tangled grey hair from his damp brow. The silence in the room was really oppressive. Nothing could he heard, but the low ticking oi the clock on the mantle, and the pattering of the rain on the window without. v The door opened noiselessly, and the physician entered. All made way for _thc man of science. How eagerly they watched him os lie felt the invalid's pulse. The fair-haired soubretto was the first to break of silence. “ Doctor, is there any hope ? ” The physician slowly shook his head ae ho tenderly dropped the poor thin hand, and softly said : « 44 The end is very near." Tea minutes passed—twenty. The sufferer was very quiet. A gamin in the street below called loudly to a companion. The old tu*n suddenly opened his eyes nnd distinctly said in an authoritative voice s “ Half hour—halt hour ! ” All was quiet again. The company in the room seemed awed by the presence of death, and reverently bowed theii heads, waiting mutely for the end. Some one below stairs opened a door, and the soft notes of a piaflo were distinctly heard in the room. The old promoter roused himself from his stupor and clearly called: ; “ Overture—all down to begin 1 ” Then they understood him, pc or old man. Actors and actresses look into each other’s faces, and truly roslized that the ruling passion was indeed strong oreu in death. In his last moments his heart wu with his beloved profession, Ah Talas! it wss his life drama, and he was in the lest scene of the Inst act. From this moment he began to sink rapidly. The friends gathered' closer Around the bedside with a sob, turned away. It seemed to rouse him. He feebly said: u ibverybody ready to end act 1 ” A teAible p,lienees come over his face, dast rings formed around his eyes. It ism tflwf hMtly hue of death. He did cot move. They thought he had passed •way, he wu so quiet and motionless. The doctor leaned . over softly and listened. The load tacking of the clock grated harshly on their ears, but no one moved. The door of the parlo* below opened and again the toft notes of the piano could be heard. At this instant the clock upon the mantle struck one. His dim eyes brightenod for a moment. The old look of Intelligence stole ever his wan face. The physician stooped to catch the feeble whispered svntenee ; 14 Bing down—the drama i« over l ” The fair-haired girl silently closed his eightless eyes, and thus, like a plaintive melody, the old prompter’s U& pasaed away.—Cincinnati Enquirer. The Last Armed Sel.iUer. A men who hod the appearance of having just awakened from a sleep of twelve or fiftMn years, arrived in the city last week, on his way South. He claims to be a native of Georgia, to have been a Confederate soldier of the late war, and since the close of hostilities to have lived in Massachusetts. His clothes were ragged in the extreme, and looked as though the pieces had hardly strength to hold together. The stranger earned with him the musket he had borne through tlm war, rusty and time-worn, and on his bock and side were strapped bis knapsack and cartridge-box. He •ays he is the last armed soldier of the Confederacy, and that ho is now tramping from 1 Massachusetts to bis old home in Georgia, which he has not seen for many s year. Though his naked skin could be scew in many places through his ragged clothing, and his soiled beard readied down to 1 his waist,- the man— by his conversation—exhibits great intelligence. He walked yesterday from Richmond to Petersburg, and left in the afternoon, after having received pecuniary assistance from several citizens, on his walk to Weldon.—Petersburg Index. • Charles Foster is stifl running on the socisUe plan, and soon begins his tour of roughiog it among the yeomanry of Ohio. He w31 realise next Fa’l that divinity which shapes bis end, rough Ewing how hw Will. There are ntd to be seventy cigar factories in Florida, all making imported Havana cigars, which are considered very fine by smokers, who think they are getting a smuggled article. — I Hte* K ^ ~ Mr. W. M. Warlick, late of tinoolntou, North Carolina, will soon commence the of the Yorkville Nows, & paper. OR.WKBAI. itEWa. V Columbia wants a street rsHrotef. The exodus excitement has raised the price of cotton. So far, tlm South is not injured and the North fails to bo benefited. 1 Canada is suffering from the hard times, and emigration into the States, especially the Northwest, is going on at an unprecedented rate. Rabun county, Georgia, boasts of a monstrosity, the like of which has never before been heard of in that district. It is three years of age, and it is difficult to tell whether it is man or devil. Secretary McCrary, whom the Prerdent has or will nominate for Federal Judge, will hardly be confirmed by the Senate. He is too rampant in his views concerning the use of the army at the polls. There is a young Indy in Wilkes county, Georgia, who was born blind, and who, it is said, can instantly detect color by the touch. When a child, she could tell the name and color of her pet eats and chickens by simply laying her hand upon them. With the view of pleating all paitics, the Oil City (Pennsylvania) Derrick Dominates Hayes for President and Tilden for Vice President on the Republican ticket, and Tilden for President and Hayes for Vico President on the Democratic ticket. * New York brides arc said to be complaining that they receive too many presents that look as if they emanated from the Decorative Art Society, and one indignant beauty alleges that one of her gifts was a screen she worked herself and sold to the association last winter. The Galveston News says the fact is admitted all around that emigration to Texas, if not coming to an abrupt close, ia greatly on tlm wane. The emigration agents of the railroads arc all discouraged. Real estate in Texas has depreciated in value the last two years fully eight per cent. ^ An interview in Washington with a politician of note nnd a near friend of L oth the President and Secretary Sherman coi'tnins some second term talk in behalf of President Hayes, the upshot of which is that while ho will not manipulate or work for it,he could accept a renominatiou without any violation of a promise. Henry Watterson says that Gov. Heudricks lute no more chance of the Presidency, except upon the ticket with Mr. Tildan, than ha has. Of all men, his nominatioD by • National Democratic Convention is impossible. While Mr. Tilden lives, Governor Hendricks has no political entity, and represents no partisan quantity, save as Mr. Tilden’s prehensile, or appendage. The Virginia colored State convention perfected a plan of organization throughout the State, and adopted a report seltiog forth the grievances of the colored people, The plan of organization !contemplates a “Captain-General” for th« State, chiefs of districts and heads of county organizations. The convention endorsed General Grant for the next Presidency. The Louisville Courier-Journal says i that while in Brooklyn, Gov. Colquitt consented one afternoon to preach in : Beecher’s pulpit. The Governor, it 'appears, did not take into consideration that his appearance in the pulpit would bo deemed a recognition of Henry Ward Beecher, and might make the South a little hotter for him on his return home, so that, after thinking over the matter for twenty-four hours, he backed out. Tim declared intention of Conway to proceed with chartered boats to remove tho m groes from the Mississippi valley under tbc alleged advice and promised protection of tbc President creates much indignation among the members of the Mississippi and Louisiana delegations. Several of them have called on the President since the publication of the Conway interview, and protested against the use of the President’s name in the matter. Tho President assured them that he had not advised Conway to make any such movement. In a little more than a month now tho Grant Hippodrome will have to be on ife way to California, if it expects to preform all that it U advertised to do. Having an impulsive idea that the whole country would rise up and go to receive Grant, the managers of the affair Kmitcd the number to be accommodated to four thousand. It is beginning to dawn upou the third-term intellect, however, that nothing like four thousand people hsvo any idea of paying a hundred and fifty dollars, exclusive of hotel bills, for the privilege of going three thousand miles in the heat of snmmcr to see the ex-President land again on his native •bore. It requires a large amount of patriotism to turn one’s pocket inside oat ia that way ; it is vtry doubtful if there is a prevalence of such patriotism outside of the noble boat of office holders, and they have another kind of allegiance on hand at present. OLD AMEBICAN HOM* KSTAM-isnxb xnout 1830. v. Rea usd t a ted on the European Plan. For Gentlemen only. ikrms: Rooms, each person, per day.... 50e w “ “ per week $3 00 41 “ “ per month,$8 and 10 According to location of Rooms, paid In advance. V BOARD terms: Board and lodging per dby 81 50 “ “ " per week.... 6 50 meals: Breakfast .25c Dinner 50c Supper 25c MRS. M. J. ARCHER, Proprietress, 29 George s$., cor. King, nov28-ly Charleston, S. C. flDt ESTATE -AND- COLLiCTllU mu/ I WILL SELL and Purchase REAL ESTATE, COLLECT RENTS, and CLAIMS OF ALL KINDS. I have for sale Dwellings and Store Houses ; also vacant lots in town of Blackville. Also— and in one body on the Edislo. 2,000 acr 6(H) ” 80 ” 100 ” 384 ” 150 ” 10G ” near Blackville. »! »> > ) »» ” Grahams. O. E. 8TBAPMAX, Blackrillc, 8. C. Planters Hotel. To my Frxendt and the Traveling Public: In consequence of the great reduc tion in all of the staples of our coun try, I have concluded to reduce my rates of board to 81 50 and 82 per day, according to location of rooms. Special accommodations for families and commercial travelers. My table shall not be excelled by any In the South, and will constantly be supplied with selected Boston beef. The hotel has recently undergone thorough re pairs, and been newly furnished and made complete in all its appointments. Courteous clerks and attentive ser vants. - When you visit Savannah do not fail to call at the Planters, as lam de termined that this hotel shall not be excelled by any in the South, regard less of price. „ Thanking you for past favore, and hoping for a continuance of the same, I am, very respectfully feb20-ly Johx Brksnan, Manager. FIRE INSURANCi The St. Paul Fire —AND— Marine Insurance Company CAPIT.iL $1,704,881 THE SAFEST COMPANY IN TH UNITED STATES Will underwrite on nil kinds of property, renl and pernonal, in Barnwell eoui.ty, in- eluding gins, gin-houses, mills and mncliin ery. cotton ginned and unginned at the low est current rates. II. M. THOMPSON, Local Agent, Williston. 8. C. N. B. Policies issiredte best English Fire Companies if preferred, confined to dwell ing houses, stores and contents. junc27-tf Chas. Pechman, BAEWVmfcL CL DEALER IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Hardware, Cutlery, Notions, &c., &c. KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND The best brands of Wines, Liquors, Beer, Tobacco, and Cigars, at price* which defy competition. Give me a call when you come to Barnwell and you shall not leave dis satisfied. On my table will be found the best the market affords. Those Indebted to me must come forward and settle, or I will positively not advance to them for another year. CHARLES PECHMAN. feb6-3mo Barnwell Preparatory School FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. (T'HE undersigned begs to announce J that he Is now prepared to receive pupils on the following terms. Viz: Latin, French, Mathematics, and the various English branches, per quarter 810 00 The same per month 3 00 Instruction in the English branches, Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Gram mar, per quarter. g 00 The same per month 2 00 ,W. G. TYSON, Principal Music lessons given by a competent lady teacher. Board on reasonable terms In the village. ^2—85 6AM'L R. MARSHAL!. KDWARP C. MARSHALL. JVLIUS 1. WMCOAT. SA1IIEL R. MARSHALL 4 C\, J gig"*?L PETER EEE NAN Has Now For Sale a Stock 1 - OF B00I8 IMrORTKM OF and Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, &c., Agricultural Itnplements, 314 KING ST., CORNER SOCIETY, (Sign of tho Golden Gun). ALSO, 55 and 57 SOCIETY STREET, Cbarlentow, 8. C. Agents for Celebrated Watt Plows sepl2-lyr S. NOTARY PUBLIC, Collector and Adjaster of Claims. OFFICES: 118 East Bay, Charleaton, and Grahams, Barnwell County, 8. C. *A11 buaineM promptly attended to.. References -J. II. Parker k Co.,Mantou & Co.,Oeo. W. Williams k Ce. aovl4-9m UNRIVALLED BY ANY HOUSE IN THE SOUTHERN STA.TEB. 600 Pairs Gents’ Summer Shoes for . . . '. 81.50 to $5.50 * 600 Gents’ Hand Sewed Shoes for ... . 4.00 to 4.50 1,200 Ladies’ Serge House Slippers, .... ' 45 , 1,000 Ladies Opera and Newport Tics, . . , 1.40 to 2.00 900 Ladies Laco Gaiters, 3 to 7, ^ 85 GOO Ladies Kid Spanish Ties, 1.25 to 1.40 10 Cases Mens’ Whole Stock Brogans, , . 85 10 Cases Childrens’Philadelphia Shoes. . . 50 to 75 ALSO Agent for EVANS’ PATENT EXPANDING and ANATOMI CAL Hand Sewed W ork in all Styles. The height of Perfection in Dcpartt ment. Circulars and Drawings with Prices Sent on Application. The Custom of tho good People of “OLD~B ABN WELL ’ and the whote^f South Carolina respectfully asked for. Shoes at retail exchanged in 3 moutns or money Refunded, Express Charges paid on Orders of $10 and over. EETER KEETsTA-lST, Opposite tho New Monument, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ■>. L. ALEXANDER, general job rriistter 17 3 EAST BAY, Charleston, S. C. ^ ALL. KLXOH OF JOB A-ISTE BOOK WORK EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. OrderaJhy Mail will receive Prompt and Careful Attention. Briefs Piloted Neatly and Promptly. Specimens at PEOPLE Office. feb20 3m. T. CAMPBELL & CO. ^Meeting Street^ Charleston^ S. O., (OPPOSITE THE PAVILION HOTEL.) SELL THE FAMOUS Iron King (Tok Stove, ALSO, THE NOBLE COOK, ELMO COOK, Lily Cook. FAIRY QUEEN R A-ISTGE TELEGRAPR COOK, AND Several Other • Patterns- ' We otfry the Largest Stock of Stoves in the State, at the lewest Prices; Send f$ Pietifres and Prices of the above . uov28-Gm EVERY one interested. -:0: -52nd Year ;>*'. . w.,- i 1 4 * f ' c da s e ‘ 1*4 ■’ Vyfr ” Z" CLOTHING and HAT STORE, 203 BROAD STREET, *v v * ; # Auguste, Georgia. THIS OLDEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN THE STATE * ' ' ■- ■* /, ■ ■ is now orrERixa thi NEWEST, BEST SELECTED, MOST STYtlGlI AND CHEAPEST .* ■ i * • ■ a : ‘ y 1, "‘ STOCK Of ■* SPRING .AND SUMMER c l o t n i ,v a, HATS, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS EVER Ur«UL.XYKI3 IN -A.uaUHTAl. We Invite an examination, being assured that we will pldaae yotf in STYLE, FIT, VARIETY AND PRICE. A. W. Blanchard for J. €. LUDLOW & CO. 8f>-98 OTTO F. WRITERS. Wholesale Grocer, —AND DEALER IN— Segars, Liquors and Tobacco. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Monarch Whiskey. Also, L T. & J. G. Frost ft Co.’s Self-Raising Flour, and Thorn Brothers' celebrated Butter Crockers, sep26 ly - Nos. 108,110.112 aud 181 Hist Bay, Charleston, 8. C. & MENDEL, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, MANUKACTURICIW# OU Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Newels, Mantles,* Balusters, Verandas, etc. DEALERS IX Dressed and Undicsscd Lumber, Paint, Oil, Putty, Window Glass, Builders Hardware, etc., etc. FLAX ISO MILL AXu LUMBER YARD, HALE STREET, NEAR CENTRAL RAILROAD YARD. OFFICE AND WARE ROOMS, 43 JACKSON STREET, .A.Ua UHT A. OKOI-taiA. TIE IM»E1IEE_ CBOCEEEY I0ES1 E, D. SIHYTHE & CO . 258, BROAD ST., AUGUSTA, ASTONISH CITY AND COUNTRY BUYERS AT THE 1.0 W PRICES THfcY AUK SELLING CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASSWARE, CUT LERY, TIN-WARE, WOODEN-WARE, LAMPS, „ ^ LOOKING-GLASS WARE, &c., &c. Their Store is aeknorlcdgcd the CHEAPEST, LARGEST and HAND SOMBST A the State. Do not fail to visit it when you go to Augusta. Tis easily found, being next door to E. R. Schneider’s april3-2mo. ORDER YOUR SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, CANE MILLS, GIN ENGINES. COTTON SCREWS, SHAFTING PULLEYS, Hanger’s Journal Boxes, Mill Gearing, Gudgeons, Turbine Water Wheel, Gin Gearing, Cheap! Ju.Ison’s Goveiners, Distoo’s Circular Saw, and Gumers and Files, Belting aud Babbitt Metal and Bfrass Fitting, Globe and Check Yalvew and Whistles, Gauges, etc., aud Iron Brass Castings and repairs from Geo- R. Bombard & Co., FOKEST CITY FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, XEAU TIK WAT*tt ToWKI, 170 FEKWICK STREET, AirUlJrtTA. UEORUIA. WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE -OF- E. E. JEFFERSON, Johnston. R. M. MIXSON, Williston, S. C. Fire Insurance Agency, Ai* WILLIS TO ft. S. C. :o :■ We will take only first-class risks, and only after a careful personal sur vey and valuation of the premises or property to be insured, thus avoiding the possibility of litigation in the event of loss. 1. Captain E. E. Jefferson, residing at Johnstrn’s, S. C., will attend to all the Agency business in Edgefield, New- berruLaurens and Lexington counties. Robert M. Mixson, of Willistoo, will gtospefawpat attention to Aiken, Orangeburg, Barnwell and adjoining counties. We expeerto make this our permanent business, and will write policies at ag low rates as can be procured in any first-class Companies. JEFFERSON & MIXSOff. jan8&—ly ' WILLISTON, 8. C. J. H. PARKER & €0. Factors and Qommission Merchants. COTTON AND NAVAL ST0RLS. Accommodation Wharf and Vender Range, Charleston, South Carolina. Liberal Advances made on Consignments. janl7-*lj 1S?». 197*. ^Spring and Snmiucr Millinery. MI8N Li. J, L.KCKIK TAKES this method of informing the Ladies of Barnwell and vicinity that she has re ceived and Is receiving weekly a handsome Stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods. Tho Hat Department has all the latest shapes to French and American Chips, Mllans, Canton and Leghorn, also a large variety of French Sate for Ladles, Misses and Childtra. My selection of Flowers is large, varied and beeiitnnl. A U the late styles in Fancy Feathers,- Ornaments, Jet, Coral and Plated Jowelnr. New stflts Frisetts, Beal Hair In Puffs, Curls and Kwltehes. Ac. Prices reason able, and all are Invited to call at U. JT. UKUKYK’S ISA Broad St., 2d Door Above Kxprw* of. ^ - Acorsrx, Gkobgu. Barnwell Lands for Sale . A FEW choice Cotton Plantations IL can be bought at reasonable rates, situated near Williston and Blsckvtlle, between the South Carolina Railroad and the Edisto river. For terms ap ply to H. M. THOMPSON, oc24-tf IA illiston, a a sub*? ft. ATTORNEY AT LA W, ABBEVILLE C. II., S. C., Will practice In all the State and United States Courts. jatiSO-fimos IMS BHAM! & SONf BOOTS 7VKD SHOUS* 138 Meeting St., (Opposite Pavilion Hotel) Charleston, South Carolina. Cheapest House in the South, VUI- a large and well aaanrlrd atnrk and rocrire larj-r iH-roirm by rrrry »tearner direct from the FaC' " loriea in MamarimeetU. Visit us when you come to the elty. We can sell you anything in th« BOOT and SHOE line as cheap aa you ran buy in Bueton. Our goods are the same as sold by any other wholesale house in the city, and our prices are from ten to twenty per cent, lower. Liberal term* to parties gi»lit city acceptance. apl 17 1m EDWIX.HATES, CHARLES K. BATES, GEORGE C. SELSAX, JAMES f. GIBBS. TUGS. R. McGAMAK EDWIN BATES & CO. -JOBBERS OF— DRY GOODS»»»CLOTHING, Nos 122 and 124 Meeting St., Charleston, S. C. E> an* Augusta Hotel, Corner of Broad and Washington Streets AUenSSA, 61 OS 61 A, Has been Thorougblj Renovated, Remodeled and Newly Furnished |^“The Office of the Hotel will be open during the night, and guesU. will be received, or called at any hour. RATES OF BOARD, $2.00 PER DAT. «ovi 6m W M MOORE PropY Augusta Flour IKEills t JOVm.His CLARK Sc CO., Proprietors. 4,7 a -:o:- AVING recently pnt oor Mill in (iral-elaer order, we are now prepared !o 111 orders promptly for ow well known bnmda of Flour, via s GILT EDGE, DOUBLE FJtTRA, EX TRA pal TIP TOP ; also, Met), Grit*, Bran aud Slock Feed. All Goods delivered in De pot fr«s »f Vn/tp. 71—97 'iC.' - » 1 X ■ i I ' ■ t - G. X jLJk «-• « »• -*J«, ”1 4 . t ‘A ■