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WINNSBORO, 8. 0. N'SVDLY, AV a GVT1, : s 1878. A. KfACS DA VI8, IDITOR. JNO . 8.?NOLDS, AssAOIATi DITOA. TnE RADIOALS in Chester have waked up. A convention or mass , meeting was held last week to send delegates to Columbia. During the meeting a white man named Bradley announced himself as a Radical candidate for the Legisla ture. This is but the beginning. A Threatened Conflict. The controversy between the United States and South Carolina in reference to the trial of the murderers of Ladd is assuming grave proportions. When Judge Kershaw refused a transfer of the case to the United States Circuit Court, he intimated that he would yield to the State or United States Supreme Court, but to no other. Governor Hampton desired that the case should be taken up regularly through the courts. This at first was also the determination of President Hayes and Attorney General Devens. But Secretary Evarts was called into consultation, and opposed any such disposition of the case. He thought that Judge Bond should be sent down forthwith with his pockets full of writs of habeas corpus, and take charge of the case and the revenue affairs, nolens volens. A number of the stalwart Republicans in tiiatod that Hayes lacked backbone and was afraid of Hampton, while bloody shirt organs spattered Gen, eral Kershaw all over as a boss ku,klux and an incipient rebel. In consequence Mr. Hayes has con cluded to ignore the course of law altogether, and to capture the officials forthwith. He intimates that force will be used to gain pos session of them, if necessary. What Judge Kershaw and Gover nor Hampton will do is not known. The decision of the former was conclusive, that the killing of Ladd, even if done in self-defence, was a common law offence, and could not be said to have been done in the course of official duty. Things have come to a pretty pass when revenue officials can shoot mon dead in their tracks and then escape justice beneath the shadowv of the United States Court. We hope the State officials will stand firm in their position, and take any measures, short of actual bloodshed, to maintain the supremacy of State laws over criminals against the State. The Fourth Congressional District. The Radicals will make a desper ate effort to secure the next House in order to elect their president in case the election is thrown into that body. Besides making strenu ous efforts in the North and West, the national commnittee will organ ize a fierce campaign in doubtful districts in the South. Among these is classed the fourth district in South Carolina. Here is what the New York Times, the leading Radli cal paper of the Union, says on this subjeet: In South Carolina, if General Hampton's professions of honesty count for anything, and he can carry out his avowed intention of securing a fair election, the Re publicans should carry the Firet, Second, Fourth and Fifth Dis tricts, which would be a gain of one. The Fourth, now represented by John H. Evins, a Democrat, was carried against Alexander S. Wal~. lace, by a majority of several thou.. sand. This result, however, was due as much to the unpopularity of the Itepublican candidate as to the tactics of the notorious "up-country white Jliners." The district is one up.on which the Congressional Conmmittee could with profit bestow a great deal of attention. The First) Second and ~Fifth Districts wall certainly return Republicans, if candidates can be found who will take the risk of running, and any reasonable assurance is given that the colored voters will not be molested while exercising their political rights. Some $imu ago,.it was announced that leading Republican orators would canvass those dobat%ble dis tricts and endeavor once more to array the races in antagonism. It is therefore wise to be on the aleit, and throw as much enthusiasm and earnestness into the Congressional race as any other, A capture of the House of Representatives by the Radicals is a necessity. They must do that or die. The constitution provides that if no presidential candidate shall have received a majority of the electoral vote, the three highest candidates must be put before the House, and the House will vote by States, each State casting one vote which is determined by a majority of the delegation from that State. Where a delegation is evenly divided the State loses its vote. The present House could not elect. For there are eighteen Radical and eighteen Democratic States, with two, Cali fornia and Florida, divided. A majority of the States is twenty. The object of each party is to control the delegations of twenty States in the next House. South Carolina is at present Republican, having three Republican and two Democratid representatives. There is an opportunity for a lively little fight. The Democrats must carry at least three districts, in order to transfer the State to the Demo cratic column. Hence it is a matter of still greater importance than ever to return Colonel Evins to Congress. Let the Democrats of the district be on the alert. (Fon T''u NFWS AND HERALD.] THE MEETING AT SALEM. llfessrs. Editors ; One of the most pleasant days your corre spondent over spent was at the above place on Friday, the 26th of July, at a barbecue and picnic. The affair was gotten up by the Salem Demo cratic Club, recently organized, and the scholars of Mr. W. J. Keller's school. The club now numbers about fifty-four members, and is rapidly increasing. But to the pleasures of the day. The selection of the ground was very judicious, being in a beautiful grove. of wide spreading oaks in front of the resi dence of Mr. G. B. Pettigrew, to whose active agency the success of the day is partly due. By ton o'clock the grounds were dotted over by the beauty of Salem, accom, panied by stalwart Democrats, with a considerable sprinkling of the sale race. Early in the day could be heard the tuning up of violins, and not long after, many couples wero tripping the light fantastic toe. This most innocent of all pastimes for young peopl)1 was kept up to the hour of dinnor. About eleven o'clock the examination of the Salem school was made by Rev. WV. Rich ardson, our present efficient school commissioner. The scholars by their bright faces and ready replies showed a high degree of proficiency, which reflectedi great credit on their aptness and applicaiion, and the diligence and p)erseverance of their teacher. At one o'clock dinner was announced. There our pen begins to fail. Woe wish there were somne strouger word to apply to success than complete. The table was one hundred and fifty feet long, and almost groaning under the wveight of the varied good things piled upon it. We can certainly say, in fact everybody says, we never saw as bountiful a supply of odiales put before a hungry crowd. Everybody got enough-ladies, childlren, men and our colored friends. After dinner dancing set in with a vim. 'Twas almost foolishness before, but nowv everybody had got acqluain ted with everybody else ; we all felt good-felt that we had come to gether, not only to eat, but to cole, brate the disen thralmen t of glorious old South Carolina. We felt that four years age a barbecue, &c., could hardly be gotten up in our county. 'We were then under a yoke and could not enjoy it. But now, howv different ! WVe give pleasure free wings and let her soar unrestrained. There were some speeches made in the afternoon, but as your corre spondent heard almost nothing of them, he is unable to report. We believe Messrs. Lyles, Clayton, Richardson (this gentleman excluA sively for the advancement of our common schools) and Herron spoke. The crowd seemed to be disap'. pointed at the non,-appearance of our present able representatives, Mqssrs. H. A. Gailarda nd T. . Brice. It was, however, stated that Mr. Gaillard intended to bu with us, but was compelled to stay at home on account of toe illness of one of his children. All pleasant days must close. We wore sorry, but old Sol's gradual sinking to his virtuous couch told us all to go and do likewise. May the shades of Salem never grow less. Our shadow never in~ tends to diminish as lon-, as we can just occasionally get to such anoth. or merry-making. Qur. The diamond flashes all the more brilliantly for its beautiful setting. So that jewel, the mind, when con tained in its casket, the body mado beautiful by health, exhibits more grandly its wondrous splendor. And those desiring to enjoy that high degree of health which pure blood maintains should use Dr. Bull's Bluod Mixture. Attention 1 Fairfield Fire Engino , Coimpany, rII regular monthly meeting of this 1Company will be held in Town Hall on Friday evening, the 2nd instant, at 8J o'clock. E. S. CIIANDLER, aug I Secreth:ry. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Messrs. lditors:-Please announce Mr. J. W. ROBINSON a c.tdidato for a seat in the Legislature. .% r. Robinson is a gentleman of undoubted integrity, honesty and intelligence. augl-lt MANY FrIENDS. NEW PRINTS! NEW PRINTS! 0 LONGCLOTH and SEA ISLAND HOMESPUN, BLEACHED and UNBLEACHED, SHEETING! SHEETING I L. C. HANDKERCHIEFS, MUSQUITO NETS, BUTTONS, ETC. Call and Examine Our BLACK ALPACA ! BLAOK-ALPACA! Cheapest and .Beat in Town. 4J F. McMYaster & Co. SPRINU HAS CO1YI, --AND NWow Style Goods -HAVE U IST A RRIVED, including, all hie c novelties of thie season, at the Winns boro Dry Goods, Fancy Goods and Millinery Bazaar. MRS. BOAG wishes to return her sin cere thanks to her friends and tdo public generally for the p)ast patronage, solici ting a continuan~eo of the same. She will endeavor as heretofore and is determined to please the mo1(st fastidious. Milliner.y and Fancy Gloods Stock is comple)lte, French Pattern Hats, trimmined and u1ntrimm1ed,Straw Hlats and Bonnets, Sun Hats and Sailors, liibbons, Silks, Laees, Flowers, Feathers, illusions, Neck T1ies, Rlufiling, Linen and Lace Setts, HandkerchiefE, Corsets, Gloves, Buttons, &o., &c. ----- Second lot of Spring Calicoes, also a nice lot of Dress Goods, Mohairs, Alplaonls, Japanese silks, WVash Poplins, andl other nice Materials and T1rimmaings. Call and see, Ladies, for yel.r selves, A lartiolot of Men's, Ladies' and Childrens a hoes, Gents' r nd Roys' Fur and Strawv Hats, fine and course, ---o-0 A choice lot of Family Groceries, Can dies, Cakes, 31aekerol. Tobacco Cigars, Kerosene Oil, Hard ware, Wocodenwaro, Tlnwvare, Crockery, &c. A quantity of Lumber for saie low for caBh. mn:arnhi 1' 0.r . unOa. FRESH TURNIP SEEDS i ALSO, Mason's Preserving Jars. ALSO, Concentrated Lye, Starch, Soap Hyson, Gunpowder and Black Toa. ALSO, Sulphur, Brimstone, Morphine, Qui nine, Chloroforn, August Flower, Pain Killer, Lactopoptine, and a large Assortment of Fresh Medicines, JUST RECEIVED. McMaster & Brice. july 9 JUST ARRIVED FROM NEW YORK A N elegantlot of Spring Prints, Cam brics, White Pique, Figured Piques, Long Cloth, Cottonades, Ladies' and Gents' Hosiery, llantkerchiefs, Towels, &c., and are offered at the lowest cash prices. J. M. BEATY. The celebrated "Bay State" standard screwed and wire sowed Shoes,a specialty at J. 1. BEATY'S. Try them, and you will be convinced of their durability. I am oforint; for sale "Grant's Yea t Powder.,." every box gua--antood to give satist'. ction, or money refutndled. P'lease give it a trial. J. M. HEATY. Go to .J. M. 3 ATY'S for the be s Family Flour, 'Meatl, Grist, Rice. Hams (Branded "Chall:.,") Lar(1, Bacon, Sugar and oflr:e, very lhw pricee;, Tea, Crackers, Candy, Soap. Starch, Blueimr;. Sola, Con. ly'e, Mustard, Peaches, To matoes, Sardines, Salnion. Pepper, Spie, Gin^er, Nutmegs anl many other , things necessary for family comfort. CALL AT J. M. BEATY'S FOR 1TE'lEL, Swede Iran, P'low-imulds, k T1race Chains, Hlames, Back Ban .si, - Grain Crad'les, Scythes, Brade's HIos. Shoels. Gamrdenu Hoies andt, fl:l;os. Nails. 71 Hlori'o and 3Mule Shioos al Nails, Gutleg &c.-7 WOODEN WARE. B. B. Ried Celar Buckets, Galvanized 11001 Ca'dar Buckets, Painted Buckets, WVell Buckets, Kegs, .Veasures, B3roomus, &c. Crockery and Tinware. GREAT REDUCTION - C In the Prica of COATS' AND CLARK'S T HREAD.r fad Five Cents a Spool. -iz I Dr y Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes very low for Cash, in order to make room for V'all Stock. Sugeniheimer & Groeschiel, ul y 30-tf The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. 1BU 0. R. TII0MPSOX, &q., Probate .Jwlye. H IEREAS, D)avid R. Flrmnniken hath mia'Ie.suit to mue to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of Alexandor McKenzie, deceased: TLheso are, therefore, to cite and adimon et :med, that they to and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, 5. (*., oni the (Ioa day of August next, after pub)lication m.ereof, at 11 o'clock in thme 'forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said admmnistration should not be granted. Given under my hand, tils 22nd day of July, Anne Domini 1878. . 0, It. THOMPSON, July 23-2w JT. P. F,O. FRUIT JARS I FRUIT JARS I M'fASON'S celebrated fruit Jars, with .JYLioyd s' Porcelain iAned Covers, for sale here. june 25 J. F. MeMAa8TER &c00 J& P.COATS' SPOOL THEAD. 005Dozen, just received, for sale at retail at 60 cents por dozen ah,adto merchanis at N~ew York, Trade Price. july 27 \oMASTER & BRIOE. .500 "o* ot'Cotton for sale at Julyv27 J. F. Mar cnas. .n SPRING, 1878. -0- -- TE are now receiving a splendid inc of SiRING GOODS. 150 pieces Prints. 10 " Cainbrics, 10 " Crotones. A fine lot of Wash Poplins, bmautiful ine of whi:o and figured Centennial tripea, ALSO, Bleached Hiomespuns, Sursuolcers, Cotton Diaper, Table Linen and Damask, and the prcttictassortment Table Cloths and Doylies to match in tho market, and many other goods which please call and exi" mine. HATS. A full line of Straw, Felt and Wool Jatn. SHOES. We have always th ken a pride in our 'hoe department. We can now say that so have the most complete stock of ;hoes ever brought to this market. GIVE US A CALL. LADD BR1OS. PIANOS & ORGANS A F an ufacturers' Prices, ?VERY MAN HIS OWN AGENT ~RCMES114AL C.UDDEN & BATES, SAVANNA II, GA., IllE Great Wholesale Piano and Organ ..Dnlers oft tie South, now sell In truments from all leading Makers direct n purchoaers on the No Agents, No onmmission Plan, at Manufactuirer's Fac ory PRICES, thereby giving , urchasers he large commissions heretofore paid Lints. From $70 to $10') aetua'ly saved ni the purchasv of on Instrument under his nm"w system. Write for particulars. Ve can't be undersold. Special Offers 'HAT BE~AT THE WORLD. Oct. Pianos, $135. j4 Stop Organs. $55. O ct I 'ana.w'~ 1. r;* 8 top Organ~ s, 60. 4 Oct. Pianos, I C:. 1) 0 top Org ans, 67. r'dl Sq'e Pianos, 178. I 12 Stop I rgans,78 MASON & HAMLIN ORGANS, 7 Stops, $100. j 9 Stops, $108. Send North ahmd be~ Swindled. Not by reputable makers like Stain wvay, hickering, S:eek, Knabe, but by Bogus [annfarctnrer. who advertise $000) Pianos >r $2m60; $650) Pianos for S175; $27(I Or anis for $65. Deception and fraud are nm all such absurd offers. Buy Instrui ients made by3 old1 and always reliablo anufacturers like hickering &sonsB, IKnahe & Co., [allet & Davis. IMathu mshek P'n o. Co., [nines Bros., IMason & Ilamnlin. And you will have those that wvilI last lifetime and please you better every ay. All Instraments wvo sell bear the iakers naL,es aind are guaranteed for six cars. Fifteen D)ays Tr'i'l f desired. We pay all freight if not siisfactory. Illustrated Catalogues free. Write to LUDDEN & BATE~S, april12 -3m Savannah, Ga. W. (G. ROCHE5 MEIRCHANT TA ILOR, LiAs removed to the store next to the ost-oflice,,where he will be glad to re cive his friends and customrers. A fuill line of Samples will be kept on mand, from wvhih customers may make elections lie now has the finest line of Frenchm an d English goods ever brought o this market. Hie is also pirepared to cut or to mnak mp goods for those who desire. Garments of all kinds repaired and 'leaned. jfo' Cleaning a specialty. Thankful to the p)ublio for past patron go, ha solicits a cntinuance of 'the amoe, and guarantees satisfaction. sept 18 W. G. RIOCHE. BIE'.1) ry (Goeds House cin e ou BAll express freights paiti where th irder is $10.01). Write a Psa afor S amp lesa and Price List. e. MC A*D &BRO,