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ghe aXetus and X~yraid WINNSBORO. S. C. Thursday, February 14;: 1878. I. MEANS DAVIS, Editor, JNO. S. BEYNOLDS. Associate Editor. The News and Courier takes the novel ground that becauso the Democrats endorsed a fraud, in the matter of the consolidated coupons, knowing it to be a fraud, the Legislature is bound to endorse it again. This is a little too steep, As TiE BILL EIRECTING the new county. of Hampton, out of the upper portion of Beaufort, only awaits the signature of the governor to become a law, it may be regarded a fixed fact. There will hereafter be thirty-three counties and thirty four senators. IT 1s TO BE HOPED that the Legis. lature will not got into an inter ininable squabble over the adjust mont of the debt. If the Consoli, dation Act is binding, as it seems to be, it is useless to squabble over the dirty thing. The people want the Legislature to get through bas'n)ss and come home. GENERAL GARY's speech on the University bill has evoked a groat deal of favorable comment. It was characterized by forco and much wisdom, and although weldiffer from him in toto in his conclusions, we concur strongly in his opposition to including the South Carolina Oollege and the Claflin University under one head, and the granting of an equal endowment at present to each. The Rev. Mr. Loomis, of Chester, who is a missionary sent from the North for the purpose o educating the colored people, in a letter the .Reportor concurs fully with General Gary on this point, and shows that by endowing a college for the colored man above his reach, the establishment of e good normal school which he does need is prevented. The wisest plat is to give the colored people jusi ISM"& bM~wavu go PAJj LAUU4p MAZU ?L1.I to waste money when it will dc them no good. Organization. The State Democratic Executiv< Committee has taken steps tc secure speedy reorganization ; and their advice, already published ini THE NEWS AND HERALD, should bc adhered to strictly. The organiza tion last year was but temporary. It can be perfected now, so as tc last as long as the party lasts. Thc Committee recommends urgently the system of primary elections, 0r the "Crawford County System" as it is called in the North, after the name of the place where it originst ed. It is also suggested that although the manner of nominating should be agreed upon at once, the elections themselves should not be hold until just before the general 'election. Everything should be done without haste, decently and in order, and the whole summer is required to orystalize public opinion upon the merits of the candidates proposed. We want a fair, square expression of the will of the people, and then we want all to march solidly to the polls to see that their nominees win. SPOI LS. Messrs. .Editors : If we are in-. formed correctly the Lagislature proposes to attach a certain monied value to a circ~uit judgeship, and ir this coin pay certain individuals for oertain services they are sup posed to have rendered in tihe memorable campaign of 1876. Ini other words, a highly honorable offiea is to be dispensed as political spoils. While the Stato is paying off her campaign debts, would ii not be a good idea to make some provision for the poor, half-.starved negroes by whose votes the State was redeemed? Are there noi some spells for themn, too, or are they to be left ont in the cold i Ehomsk "'to .the victors' be. lengthes~pil seems to bagp lar just nog.jWhile pathine bread In peonle. ntaath. lo ou Rs. tors be charitable to all alike, with out discrimination. Had it not been for the assistance of the colored people, Hampton would never have been elected, and it - is base ingratitude to forget them now. Men say now%,adays, reward the white R3publicans who sup - ported Hampton, men who clung to the corrupt R tdical party for so m:ny ye-tre, and only left it when they found it to their interests to do so. Nurse the roptiles who stung you once, and who will sting you again when you least expect it. This is all right, they say, for the sake of policy, but they also say "let the nigger go to the devil." This may be politics, Messrs. Edi. tors, but it is not JUsTICE. February 13, 1878. THE STATE LEGISLATURE. MONDAY, February 11, 1878. SENATE. A large number of bills, of local or limited interest, passed a second reading-. The conmittee on privileges and elections submitted a favorable re port upon the bill to establish by law the various voting precincts of the State, and the bill was passed, with an amendment making the number of precincts in Williams burg county fifteen. A number of bills were read a third time, and ordered to be on rolled for ratification. The appropriation bill was re ceived from the House, read by title, and referred to the finance con mittee. Mr. Moctze, from the judiciary committee, submitted a report in reference to the charges preferred by General Gary against Chief Justice Willard. The committee in their report cited sections 1 and 2 of article 7 of the constitution rela tive to the manner of impeachment and the duties of the Senate sitting as a court of inquiry, and respect., fully asked that the committee be discharged from further considera tion of the question, in view of their possible trial of the case, as prescribed by law. Adjourned. Housz oF REPRESENTATIVEA. Mr. Petty introduced a resolution providing that the General Assem, March. Mr. Youmans introduced a con current resolution that the mom bers of the General Assembly re. ceive no per diem during this se-.. BionI after the 20th inst. Resolutions of thanks to Hon. Peter Cooper, of New York, for his profferedl donation, were unanimous ly adopted. A bill to make appropriations to meet the ordinary expenses of the State government for the fiscal year commencing November 1, 1877, came up as the special order. Mr Ficken, in behalf of the committee. on ways and moans,' submitted several amendments, which wvere adopted. One of these amendments waus to increase the lunatic asylum ap~propriation from $45,000 to $52,. 000 ; the other was to give $10,000 for the purpose of improving and repairing the penitentiary buildings. The bill, as amended, was passed and sent to the Senate. The bill submitted by the special comiittee consisting of four far. mers and three lawyers in regard to to the costs and fees of plaintiffs, &cwas passed to a third reading. The bill to reduce the limits of thae city of Columbia was passed to a th~irdl reading. The bill to increase the pay of the county commissioners of Barnwell county, was passed to its third reading, having been so amended as to apply to the counties of Aiken, Barnwell, Sumter, Richlandi, Edge field, Fairfield, Kershaw, D)arling,. ton, Newberry, Orangeburg, Beau fort, Clarendon, Anderson and Lwmrens. A large number of bills and joint resolutions were read a second time-among them a bill to flu the number of trial justices in the several counties of this State ; bill to authorize the county commission. e to change the names of the townships in their respective coun ties ; bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to limit the charge for advertising certain notides," ap proved December 22, 1875. The bill to provide for the election~ oftesuperintendent of the State penitentiary by the General Assem bly was taken up out of its regular order. After a long debate, the enacting clause was stricken out b~ a large majority. Adjourned. TUESsAY, February 12, 1878. SINATE. A number of bills were introduced Mr. Taft desired to know whM had hannong of thea.mattm.s ,.of.... to the committee on federal rela tions. He desired some information upon the resolution referred to them, and thougl4t they had as well face the music. Explanations were made by Messrs. Wylie, Lipscomb and Bowen, exonerating the committee from any attempt to "pigeon-hole" the iesolutions. The bill to secure landlords and persons making advances, passed its third reading. The report of the committee on the judiciary on the bill regula tingr the mode of capital exe, cutions was taken up and the bill amended, passed and ordered to be returned to the House for concurrence. The character of the amendment is that private execu tions shall not be compulsory, except when it is possible to conduct them in such manner under the circum stances. The House concurrent resolution relative to the judicial elections was read. Mr. Bowen moved to amend by inserting Thursday, February 14. Mr. Wylie moved to amend the amendment by substituting Friday, the 15th. Mr. Todd said he desired to dispose of the matter at once, and get rid of all the candidates who were worrying everybody to death. This postponement, was doing the State no good. The yeas and nays were ordered fipon Mr. Wylie's motion, which was lost by yeas 13, nays 15. Mr. Bowen's amendment was agreed to, and the resolution was then adopted. Adjourned. HOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVEs. A number of bills and resolutions were reported back by committees, and laid over under the rules. The special order-bill to prevent unjust discrimination by common carriers-was called up, and elicited an animated and prolonged discus sion. Mr. Dargan moved to strike out the enacting clause of the bill, and made an argument in defense of his motion. Mr. Gaillard, of Fairfield, follow ed in a terse speeGh in favor of the passage of the bill. The arguments he adduced in support of his posi tion were clearly stated and forci bly put, and made the whole sub ject perfectly clear. He closed by saying that the Legislature should respond to the demands of the citizens throughout the State and afford them protection against the hurtful discriminations practised bv ... .. a uurpurulumts ml OUUbu Carolina. Adjourned. GARDEN SEED. SEED, ONION SETS, SEED, LUCERNE, SEED, CLOVER $250 Owrai of garde ...d.,..str. Drug Storeof jan 81 DR. W. E. AIKEN. Now Brocories. IAM RECEIVING daily fresh Sugars, Coffees Green and Roast ed, Tea, Flour, Grist, Meal, Syrups, Molasses, Soda, Soap, Starch, Bagging 'and Ties, Bacon, Lard-in Bbls., Cans and Buckets Seed Oats, Rye and Barley, Nails Trace Chains, Horse and Muk Shoes, Axle Greese, White Wine and Cider Vinegar. 8'- All goods delivered withir corporate limits. Fresh Cheese and Maccaron received to-day. New Buickwhieat Flour. Choice new crop New Orleani Mo1hsses. New Mackerel in kits, j and i barrels. D. R. FL~ENNIKEE NOltdgAND CATTLK POWDERI (PEARL We ai e" Agents for the PEARL SHIRT. We guarantee them to be made out of the genuine Wamsutta Muslin, and the bosoms of the best linen and three ply, each ply being linen. We wariant them to fit in every particular, or money refunded. PRICE-$1.00 EAC[. Don't say they are too cheap to be good, but come and see for your selves. McMASTER & BRICE. dec 29 GRAND INTERNATIONAL Exposition I! WE could find no other ap propriate heading to indicate the large Stockc of DRY GOODS, SHOES, HATS, &c. &c., that we are now daily receiving. W thought of Headquarters, Empo rium and Bazaar. All too tame. Come One I Comas All We are determined not to be un dersold by any house in South Carolina. The Best Prints in Town at O} cts The very best made at 8* eta. Coats' Cotton, all colors, at 75 eta. We intend to try to please you in prices, goods and polite attention. CALL AND SEE. L.ADD BROSs oct 9 W. G. RUOCHE, IE110HANT TAILORt, H...AS removed to the store next to the post-oflio, where he will be glad to re ceive his friends and oustomers. A full line of Samples will be kept on hand, from whioh customers may make selections. He now has the finest line of French and English goods over brought to this market. He is also prepared to cut or to mak up goods for those who desires Garment, of all kinds repaired and cleaned, jB* Cleaning a speclity. .Thankful to the ptblic for past' patron age, he 'solicits a continuance of the sawno, and guarantees satigCation. sanpt W. (n R .... NEWS AND HERALD WEEKLY EDITION, W8 3 UMRD EVBnRY WEDNESDAY AT WINNSBOROs S 0, BY TUB WINNSBOftO PUBLISHING 0O IT CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF TIE LEADING EVENTS OF THE DAY, State News, County Nws Political News, Etc THE EDITORIAL DEPARTREIST RECEIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION. THE L'UAL COLUMN. Ls well filled with town and county news, The aim of the Publishers is to issue a FIRT-CLASS FAMILY NEWVSPA1PER. 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