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WINNSI3ORO, 8. 0. Thursday, May 30. 1878. X- MDANS DAVIS, EDITOn. JXO S. $EYNOLDS. AvwOrAu EDITOR. THa WASHINGTON .Post pays Colo nel Evans a cormpliment, and recom. mends his re-election. GEoRoIA MUST be a great place for religion. All of her statesmen and politicians are conspicuous members of the leading denomina tions. Tna OLD RADIOAL leaders in Co lumbia boast that they will carry Richland county this fall. Put 'em in the penitentiary at once, and stop their schemes. AND NOW THEY SAY that Aleck Stephens favored an investigation at first, but got mad because he was not consulted about the Potter resolution. Tnv SAY THAT B3ast Butler has gone into the Potter investigation business only for a chance to throw a few more brickd at Hayes for recognizing Hampton and Nicholls. ALEXANDER STEPHEN telegraphs through the associated press that he will stand for re-election in the eighth tleorgia district; and the Augusta Chronicle and Constitu. tionalist is in doubt whether ho means to stand as a Democrat or an Independent. If as the latter, may his shadow over grow less. THE News and Courier suggests that the mystery enveloping the heart of Dr. Ezekiel Thomas may be explained on the witch doctor's theory of an "anaconda and a bloody noun" chasing each other around in his stomach. A bright idea, but a trifle vague. THEY ARE HAVINo a hard fight in Congress over the reduction of the army. In the committee of the whole an amendmenft was passed fixing the strength at twenty-five thousand men; but in the House this was defeated by a majority of two. The final vote has not been taken. The result will depend on the num ber of Democratic absentees. RADICAL ORGANs INVEIGI violently against Damocratic partisanship in turning out Republican congress. men and seAting members of their own party. Yet it is a strange coincidence that while in many cases the Democrats divide, the Radicals always vote solidly for their man. Are tbe Democratic claimants always frauds, and the Radic~als honest ? WE RENEW oUR suggestion thai the election for sheriff and conmty commissioners be held this fall. There seems to be no constitutional objection to it, and it will certainly save the people much labor and annoyance. Once in two years is often enough for canvasses. Elect the whole batch at once and get through with it. Gerrymandering. Now that the Democrats have gained control of a number c; States,.heretofore Republican, the Radicals are becoming very clamnor ous- for a fair apportionment ; yet their gerrymandering has long been notorious. In New Hampshire eigh~t thousand Republican majority * eleets sixty-twvo members of the Legislature, while seven thousand Democratic majority elects but fourteen. In New Jersey it takes ten thousand Demooratic majority in, the State to have one majority ini the Legislature. In Indiana about thirteen thousand Democratio ma jority is necessary to make the , Legislature Democratic. In Ohio, x at.the last election, with five thou - sand nmajority in the State, the RepublHeans elected twelve out of twenty Congressmnen. In New Terk, al,though the constitution 'requires an apportionment of the + Legislature every ten years, 'et the Republican Legislature hAs sr istently refused to comply with r aequisition for the past flye k'~ju~. ~and it takes between twenty New York city d Brooklyn, which I are Domocrati,io swindled out of at least a dozen members of the Legislature, who are apportioned among the Radical rural distriets. Other Northern States are c.laily gerrymandered. Yet because 1he Democrats have recently fixed up the Congressional districts of Ohio and Missouri, the R-idical press has sent uip a virtuous wail over politi cal degeneracy; not because they desired reform but because the new arrangement is expected to give a gain of eight or ten Democrats, a change of sixteen to twenty votes in the next House. The Radical howl comes too late. THE TEA PLANT. The following article is copied from the United States Agricultural Report for 1860, and is an extract from a special article on Tea Culture, by Spencer Bonsall, of Philadelphia, "from practical expe pience, acquired by a residence of six years" in Assam, one of the l.rrgest tea districts in China : The most suitable situation for a tea plantation is a rough, hilly piece of ground with a southern exposure, intersected, if possible, by streams of water. Poor yellow loam, in which cotton tobacco or sugar-cane would starve, suits the tea plant perfectly. The soil should contain no carbonate of lime --only traces of phosphate and sulphate, their iron almost wholly in tue state of carbonate of iron, a widely different compound from the simple oxides. The soil should be light and porous, the prevailing color yellow or red dish yellow, as the depth increases, passing into sand. Some shade trees should be left stzndng on the land, as a full exposure to the hot, glaring sun for a whole dlay during a dry season would injure the plants. On level ground, the earth should be raised into ridges, about eight or ten inches high, on which the plants should be placed. The Chinese plant as many seed in each hole as can be held in the double hand. Ten or fifteen of these usually vegetate, and are allowed to remain to form a thick bush They rarely trausplant, aind when they do, they set three or four plants to;geth er. An acre of land will allow of three thousand plants, set out four feet apart-three feet in the row planted so as not to be opposite to each other in the row. A patch of fifty feet square can raise one hun dred and twenty trees, which the third year will yield eleven pounds, increasing until the sixth year, when i, will yield forty.,five pounds. The leaves can be plucked two or three times during the season. Theu first "spring crop" is in March, and is the more delicate and finer quali ty. The second crop is in M. y, the third in July. If pluced in dry weather, four pounds of tea loes will make 01ne pound of tea ;ifn wet weather, it requires six or 3s: \m pounds, owing to the amount of moisture col lected. The plucking should not 1)e delayedl on account of rain or anything else, for the growth is so rap)id that the loaves soon be come too old-. The best time for planting thle seed is .Janunary, though they can be planted in the fall,, and muist be care fully shaded the first year. The seed take from two to three months to vegetate. ROUND DANCING R EBUKED. .In the Virginia Episcopal Council, in session at Lynchbuirg recently, Bishop Whittle delivered an elabo rate adldress5, inl which lie earnestly deprecated the evils of round danc ing. After quoting the late Bishop John's protest against round danc. ing, Bishop Whittle says: "I will not discuss its character' and consequences, for while St. Paul wrote to the Church in Ephe.. sus that it was a shame even to speak of those things which were done by some in secret, I should feel ashamed even to speak as the truth would require of this thing, wvhich is done openly, before all. I will only say that I trust no man or woman will be presented for con firmation who means to continue to participate in this abomination, and if the ministers of the church have no atoiyto discipline communi.. cants as vldor wo praetise it, siurely this Council should not fail to clothe themi with such authority by canon." This portion of the address was referred to a committee, which re ported a canon forbidding the holg communion and confirmation to persons who habitually indulge in round dancipg&. Under the ruleR it equred' a.two'thirde vote to rgs at this session, and the canon as defeated. ResolutonswWeay'ow oer, ded deporn. e sinful anxo-a-an.o. Mr. Hassard, of the New York 'Iibu'n e, will assume the H iss rd ons task of writing a life of Pius IX. Grant is in' Paris, visiting the 'rench, and thinking of his ex-posi tion, doubtless.-J'eokuc Consti tution. Dr. Eter is a good singer-sings first bass. One would think he would make a better pitcher. Graphic. With four thousand murder(rs loose in Texas, it is suggested that they hold a convention and nomi, nato a State ticket. The Czar has had melancholia for ten years, id the events of the next few inonths nay have the effect of' continuing it for ten years longer. Miss Platt, niece of President Hayes, will be married at the White House the latter part of June to General Russell liastings, of Blinois. Whittier, who wrote about "The Man with the Branded Hand," is about to set to music "i'he Voman with the Brandied Pcaches."-Au, thor Unknown. Although Washburne lost so heavily at the recent Minne.tpoiis disaster, he donated $L,UJO towards a fund for the relief of tue widows and orphans of the killed. Francis Henry Moran, the trun peter who sounded the charge for the "Noble Six Hunch ed," at Bala. klava, has just died. Ho w is ba .ly wound,d at the bravo i but disas trons charge. The genial old historian of our school days, Peter Parley, started "Merry's Museum," a popular chlu dren's magazine. "Robert Merry," the editor w ho succeeded him, was Rev. Stephen 'I'. Allen, an Episcopal minister, in Aurora, Illinois, who died on Monday. The Rev. Frank Collins, a discip'e of the Rev. John Jasper, is w .n:ed at Vest Point, Virginia, for i iding corn-cribs and chicken pens. The people of that town are unanimous in the opinion that corn and chickens ''do move," even if the sun does not. -Baltimore Gazette. Sir Charles Legard, M. P. an English turfman of prominence. intended to celebrate his m-trriage by roasting two oxen who!e, the meat to be given to the deserving poor of Scarborough ; but the town authorities have refused to allow the barbecue to take place "for fear of a riot." President Hayes received a letter from an individual in Vermont, who wrote : "Desiring to see Washing. ton to the best advantage, I write to ask you if I can make my head - quarters with you at the Executive aansion, as I have a prejndice against stopping at hotels, and the priivate boarding houses are not quite up to my standard of living.' Mr. Edison is thirty--one years old and boyish in appe:irance. A dis tinguisheo s1atranger called on him M. ing ago. "There he is, sir," '2. i an emnploye,. pointing out the gi oat inventor. The stranger took a good look at him and saij1 "No, no. I want to see the old man.": The professor roared, and the stranger was so dmbfounded that lie was hardly able to explain his' business. NEW GOODS ! -o Ecall the attention of the ladies' tc :,ar new stock of FANCY NOTIONS. Lace and Silk Ties in varie,us shades, Silk Bows in assorted styles, Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, Fans in great variety, Fan, Handkerchiefs and Dress Girdoe, A splendid assortment of I 'arasols, Janil!a Brazilian, Boiled Silk, and Scotch Ginitham. Calicoes, Cambrios, Muslins, Lawns, Figured and Brown Linens. OUR STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Of every kind is complete and can be bought OHEAP. Lota of other goods, whioh we cannot nention here for .want df .roomi at TRIAT WIT4 SZZL T1UEK JrOTICM. OFFrtCE COUNTY MDIIItox1:1tK, WYr1sanono, S. C.. May 21, 1873. S ALE) propo:msl for building a ' ltspe'tsion Brid..o over Lii.le River. at Kincaid'.Ford, w ill b;e receivcl by the ounty Commissioners up to Monday the 24th d.ty of Juno next. The i igo to be built of heart lumber, and the contractor to give bond and security for the faithful performance of the work, an.i warrant it for livo years. Tio Bridge to be covered and weather-boardcd. The contractor can use whatever material of the u1t BIridge that may bo suitable. The Coun ty Comnmissioners reserve the right tc decline ail bids, if th.y deem pro .er. JO:IN A. IiINNANT, may 22-fxtd Ch'ml. B. C. C. F. C. FOR TUE LEGISLATURE. Messrs. Idilor"s:-Picase announce 11. A. GAILLAIRD as a o:'ndidato for the Hous< of Representatives, at the coming alec tion. The course of Mr. Gaillard in pub. lie life has given general satisfaction and done ionor to old Fairft.ld. In recogni tion of his services it is but proper that ha should be sent to the House at th< next election. This nomination ia made entirely without the knowleoge of tle gentleman named, may 16--tf MANY FRIENDS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. At a meeting of the' 'akt tad D..n, crat ic Club of towns'tip number six. held or the 28th of April.. 1873, tie followini resolution was adopted: Resolved. Tiat t:iit t.lu-h, ecognizine the tituoss an t abilit"v of lion. I. A. G,aillaIrd as, a represenitativ.",. hereby no inimto hin as a candidate for re. elf. eti I. Extract" fron the minute.,: A. J. LAMAR, may 1 --tx+f ..... .. J. E. Ager&co, 137 anid 139 tie s-1 reeet, CHARLESTON, S. C., FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC IARDWARE, Cutlery, Guns, Sajd dilery, liar Iron and Plow Steel, Cucum ber Pumps, FAIRBANIS' SCALES. Agents for South Carolina for the Patent Steel Barb Pencing, and the celebrated Partner's Friend Plows, one,, two and three horse, at reduc.:d t;rices. Liberal 'Ier'ims to the Trade. Large aIssort-ment of Agricultural In plcmentts. Agriculi ural Steels a sp%ialty Bull Tong es, Turn Shovels, Scooters Sweeas, Hieel lolts, also, rough stee Shapes, &c. State Agents Tredel:ar hlorrs; and Mule Shoe.s. fra All orders shall receive prompi and careful attentio'n. J. E ADGER~ & CO., 137 and 131 Meetinag Mitreet, dee 16- Chareston, 8. 0 -FINAL DISCH-ARGE. N'OTICEi hreby given that on the twniet. ay of J1unae next, Blebn P. Lnmiapkin anmd I roy' T. Lutmipkin, Exteutors of the n ill of Abtrm F. Lumnp. kin, deLceafsedl, will aply.)~ to the ;Judge 01 Pr'obate for Fairlield County. for a fina] d ischarge mmn d letters dir.sisory. it. P. LUM.~PK IN, i'.xcen'tor. T RtOY T. LUllPKIN, Executor. may 1(1 -im TOTAL ABISTINEXCE SHVING WlIE TILL IT EIPENS. TIhere is a curious story about some native wines which arc extensively advertised nowa days, and have only recently heen put upon the market. Dr. Undherhill, the wvell-known grape-grower of Croton Point, died in s87r. Some of his heirs entertained temperance views of such extreme kind, that they wvere umnwillin;; ti allow the stock of wvines then on hand to be sold or any marc to be made. The grapes have sometimes been sent to market, and rometimes left to decay upon the vines. It is only now that the other heirs harve succeeded in arranging for a settlement of the e~mate and the sale of tihe wines on band. Anmon g these is a wvine of tihe vintage of z864, described as a " Sweet Union Part," but suggesting the imperial Tokay mere than any other Euro pean wine, and being wvholl y unlike any other wine of American growth. Its purity age anad mellowness are remarkable, and oth physicians and wine fanciers have a special interest in It as the oldest native wine now accessible in any con siderable quantity. Trhe whole stack is in the hands of the well-known wholesale grocery house of the Thurbers.--N, Y'. Tribune, Not'. 19, z6e71. The above speaks for itself, but we would add that this Is the pure juice of the grape, neither drugged, lquored nor swaterd; that it has been ripened and mellowed by age, and for medicinal or sacramental purposes it is unsurpassed. It can be obtained from most of the leading Druggists throughout the United States, and at wholesale from the undersigned, who wihi forwartd descriptive pamphlet, free of charge, on application, .Resp'ectfully, etc,, H. K. & F. B. TH URflE R & ('O. West IMafway, Reade anrd IInt~a aSn'e, Naw-Yoxx, Ompzcas GoUNTY OMMLSa1aNY itS, SVINNsIoDIO, S. C., My 22 g,18 I that it they pass oyer i~~' Brido ahey do I af ahI i' SPRx'G GOODS. E have just received a new and pretty assortment of SPRING CALICOES AND CAMBRICS, The styles are now and pretty and the prices wil i.uit the' times. a all ancd look at them: they will bear the closest inalapection, and we take pleasure in s8.1.wing them. %% ill receive in a few d:tya full assortment of all goods in our line. McMASTER & BRICE, FRESH MEDICINES, SARSAPAIILA with Iodide of Po, tassa, Liver Pilly, Anise Soothing Drops, Extract of Bu1Chu, Cattle Powders, Cough Candy, Cherry Pectoral. Drown's Congh Mixture, Arnina Liniment. Ea sotnce of Ginger, Elixir of Grindelia for Asthma, Worm Loazenges", Hair Raterer, Essenee of Lemon, Tooth Powders, &. T ae-e Medieines will commerd them solves to physicians and to thomo persons who desir,' to know what they are' swal lowing, e:in;ec the reeipe of each ;i praited upon its labei. ?on s.tra iit McMASTR & RRXCE. mar 21 Now IJrocarie&. --o AM RECEIVING daily fresh Sugars, Coffce Green and Roast ed, Ten, Flour, Grist, Meal, Syrups, Molasses, Soda, Soap, Starch, Bagging and Ties, Bacon, Lard---in Bbls.", Cans and Bucket& Seed Oats, Rye and Barley, Nails, Trace Chains, Horse and Mule Shoes, Axle Greese,White Wine and Cider Vinegar. Fresh Cheese and Macearoni received to-day, New .Buckwheat Flour. Cboiie new crop New Orleans Mo' 'ises. New Mackerel in kits, J, and ( barre.. OEir All goods delivered within corporate lirmits. D. R. FLENNIKEN. SPI4NG HAS COME, -AND Ne~w Style Geods -HAVE IUJfT ARRIVED, including, all mae 9 no0velties of the season, at the0 Winns boro Dry Goods, Fancy GoodM and. MYillinery Bazaar. MRS. BOlAG wishies to return her sin eere thamnkcs to her friends and the pulia generally for thne past patronage, solici. ting a continuance of the same. She will endeavor as heretofore and is determined to please thle most fastidious, Alillinorv and Fancy Goods Stock is complete, French Pattern Hats, trimmed and untrimmed,Straw Hlats and B3onnels, Run liats and Sailors, liibbons, Silks, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Illsone, Nook iecs Ituffling, Linen and Lace Sette, JHandkerchiefs, Corsets, Gloves, Biuttons, ----O Second lot of Spring Calicoes, also a nice lot of Dress Good s, Mohairs, Alpaeag, Japanese t'ilks, WVash PopdInei andl other ie Materiats aiid Trimng s. Call and see, Ladieowfo.r your selves, A large lo6 of Mt~ n', Ladies d Children's Shoes, Gent' tud Boys Yf and Straw Hats, f1ie and Ootr~i A oboloe lot of Family Groceries am dies,' (skes Naokoeer Toba4oQgu,. n lerose,iaSIl . Hatdw,are, oodq ., Tinwae; krv&k.