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THE ORANGEBURG TIME?. Orangeburg, 8. 0., Hay 15, 1872. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE CPUNTY. J. 8. HEYWARD, Editor. Our Duty In this Campaign, as Southern Hen. Wo sec by the papers that the National Democratic Convention is to be held next mouth, ^Oth.) at the City of Balti more, and that ono reason why this city was chosen as tho place of meeting, was to tvoid the.pressure which has developed rtrong sympathy in the liberal Republi can nomination of Grceley and Brown. This, looks as though there is some chance of an independent Democratic nomination, which we look upon as en suring to Grant his re-election. This we regard as the direst curse that can befall the South. This campaign must bo fought out by us under the black tlag principle?party lines are of liMlc mo ment to us, who struggle for freedom from actual bondage, political and personal; and wc must enter the field assured that we must win or be forever lost. An other decade of Radicalized emancipa tion, and the day of prosperity for South Carolina shall bo buried beyond renova tion. To avoid this, in the name of all that is sacred, let us not repeat the folly of a Douglass and Brcckenridge campaign, with a Lincoln to trot in with light weight. If the Democrats do their duty, they will join the liberal Republicans, who have made these capital nominations, and make the election of Greeley and Browu a certainty. In our opinion Greeley is personally from his record more acceptable to the SoMth than any Northern Democrat; and if the Southern delegates throwing aside this certainty of being rid of Grant, consent to be led again by the Northern Democrats they will have to accept this same platform. We can get no other than such as will contain the only points of this to which wecould object; viz, the political equality ?fall men, the supremacy of the Union, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amend ments. For the men : those we have of fered us are known to be men of honest, uuswerviug political integrity,ability,and patriotism, though of a different party to ourselves; whiU tho very enemies of our* State, whom we desire to remove from office, Grant and Scott, arc Northern Democrats, who while Democrats, before they deserted to Radicalism, performed those eminent sorvices against us which gained them office: and upon the con tinued pursuit of these against us, will rest their claim to re-election. Wc sin cerely hope that no Democratic nomina tion will be made, and that Greeley will be elected. Eo is the only Yankee we believe who lias philanthropy enough to feel and help the South, arid wc want a friend, if we cannot put a brother in the White House. The New Street. Wc understand that at a recent meet ing of our town council it was decided that steps should be taken for opening the street which runs in front of the )'Ji thern Church, (now used as tho Court House,) through to the South Carolina Railroad. Tho plan, as almost every other corporate scheme, has some oppo sers and warm supporters. Without pur posing to plant the bnnnci of either party, we confess ourselves rather inclined to like tbo project, provided the town coun cil are careful in the use of the power granted them of passirg through private property. The street will pass over a heavy grade, but not so heavy a one as we havo on Bcvcral other streets in our town. It will also cut off a portion of the Presbyterian church yard, but not any of the graves from the Church. We cannot sec any objection to this; for if wc have pros perity which wo ought to have, the street will have to be opened, and tho bound ary of tho church yard had better he placed now. Wc like cemeteries better than city grave yards in the midst of bustle and turmoil, and there is nothing particularly attractive either in tho ap pearance or location of the church yard, while there would benodifliculty in select ing a picturesque and quiet spot on the outskirts of town for burial purposes. Let us have the street, and allow an oppor tunity to men to purchase lots who can not afford to pay the prices asked by the property holders on Russell Street. It will add to the population and the ap pearance of tho town to have that hill laid off and built up. Every improve ment attracts inspection, induces inquiry and visiting business and immigration nil of which is desirable,and to be hud with reasonable enterprise No town in tho S^gte*is more advantageously situated thau our*, if we only diligently open tho avenues of business at our command, and this is one. County Platters, Judge Graham made this term of court J u very short one, adjourning last Th?rs- j day; and we hnve heard but one voice with | [ regard to tho dignity and affability with which be conducted the court, that of approval. Borne little excitement was riot, wanting however. The grand jury acquitted themselves well by the people, reporting the jail and recommending the attachment of J. Felder Meyers for con duct unbecoming a gentleman and con tempt to the jury. They also recom mend that an indictment bo brought against the G?Unty Commissioners for issuing an order for 81,000 to the County Treasurer, in favor of one John Evans Britten. No voucher to balance appear ing, of work done by said Britton. In thus connection wo would call atten tion of our readers to tho fact that we made mention, several issues back, of a ''Rumored Forgery," and stated that our duties as journalists ceased for tho time upon the assurance of one of the parties that he would make it bis duty to bring the matter before this grand jury and see that it was thoroughly investigated. This party to whom we referred, was Mr. E. Baynard Scabrook, and he has done anything but fulfill his assurance. On the contrary, when he heard that the matter was under investigation, he came into open court and asked if there was no way of stopping the investigation; and when the Judge said he knew of no stay to the inquiry of a grand jury, lie openly and repeatedly charged the .Judge upon the bench of being the instigator of this unjust persecution of him, an honest man. Rumor only said that he drew the money, and the grand jury do not even mention his name. Why then this vehement an ticipation of persecution? A few words may explain. Scabrook's message to, us, and his des perate anxiety, which has cost him hia position at the bar, together with the re commendation of iudictmcnt of our Coun ty Commissioners, of w hom the chairman | is J. Felder Meyers, who was so insulting to the jury us to be subjected to making the amplest apology and $2") fine by the court, and the name of John Evans Britton, the party in whose favor the draft was drawn, gives us the three men whose names rumor linked in the trans action; whose names were joined as editors of the recent Daily Republican, which paper appeared shortly after the reported disappearance of the money; which ru mor said was taken by these parties to start that paper, and in a manner which is not satisfactory to the grand jury of our County. K. B.?Meyers is our only white Commissioner and the only one who feels "Democratic persecution." J. Felder Meyers, who at this term of court is raising the cry of "Democratic persecution," was at the last term of court accused of "persecuting" Charles S. Bull, our former County Clerk. The accusa tion was brought in open court by his present coadjutor, E.Baynard Scabrook, who called it "Democratic persecution." Consistency, thou art not here. t Church Robbery. Our highly esteemed and worthy minis ter of the Presbyterian Chiirch here, Rev. J. D. A. Brown, has beet: made subject to this recent license; and in considera tion of the sacrifice of one per cent of his salary upon the rapacious nit ir of Radi calism, he has been presented with n li cense card by Mr. James Van Tassel, our County Auditor, and directed to place it in a conspicuous place in his place of business. Mr. Brown is at a loss to know what part, of tho Church, (where ho preaches,) it is designed that he shall hang this badge of Radical con sent to his preaching the word of God to his congregation, whether at the door or in the pulpit. Thus is the hand of our rulers raised even against the word of God. Was ever conquered territory moro tyrannical lj ruled? We are taxed on our heads, on purchase, sale, income, and profit, on the right to do anything, oven to enjoy religion?for what wo cat, what wo wear, for our bodies, and for our souls, arc we taxed. 11 ? ** R. K. Scott as a Benefactor. Our Governor shines out in a new light. We see by the papers that after leading the band of robbers and murder ers, who have for the last, four years offi cially infested tho State, Gov. R. K. Scott has pledged hia individual credit for tho supplies necessary to provide for the LunaVicAsylu.n. Our noble benefactor j reminds us of the generous highwayman Kobin Hood, with this difference, (worthy Of note,) Robin robbed in the seclusion of the forest and performed his charity in private, while Robert does what he does in the king's house, and himself sits on the throne, while bis charity is recorded for the admiration of bis admirers. Wc always feel shic that a record of benefit means that u pay day is ahead with its per ccntage?what does the Governor shave tho liability of bis State to our Lunatic Asylum at? Ro sure it is as near the Dutchman's one per cent as he can get. Alas! the bitterness of the dis grace of being subject to accept charity at I the hands of Robert K. Scott! How im measurably unfortunate are the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum!! Persona!. Wc would remind our readers, both gentlemen and ladies that Col. D. Wyntt Aikcn say:- he bus something of inten-1 to say to both \ a .ties next Wednesday at our Court House, and he has the rep utation of saying it well too. Come every one, and hear what be has to say of in tcrcst and information. He is pre-emi nently tlie farmers' friend. ??- v Attention is called and a perusal in vited to our column ot new advertise ments. It is a pnrt of tho paper to which we would invite the constant at tention of our readers as there only they sec advertisements which often arc in serted only once, as also those which are special and the. more important. The General Sunday School Conven tion will meet, in Charleston on the 17tk, that is Thursday of this week. [For the Times.] "Oil! YOU ARE IIKUE." ?lunialini.?"Yea! my lifu and soul lam hery, my goal's delight, upon Tom Tidler's ground picking up the demnition gold and .silver." A ny party whether ecclesiastic, or po litical, is liable to a growth of "tares in iff wheat." There will always bo found iis the world, in the social walks of life, an? even the sacred pale of-the church, that which is a reproach and contempt iblq, ami it were unreasonable to expect that the masses when swayed by the influence* of passion,or blinded by prejudice, should be tree from elements w hich disgust evci the most partisan. Fortunately these tares pul on their munistukcablc incUxiu^ut&k and stand out in the bold relief of lndeous ncss and contrast, amid the true grain of harvest, and their presence is often a "blessing in disguise," creating a watclA fulness, lest contact with them ehouia injuro or contaminate. The party claim ing the high sounding name of "Republi can" (We speak of them as seen in South Carolina,") and which prates so incessant ly of "principles," should at least justify its pretensions with a show, just a faint glimmer of principle. "Lot nothing evil enter here" was written by a wag over.the porch of Diogenes. The same may be set in letters of lire over the arch of Repub lican triumphs; and the answer to wherefore will not bo "which way shall the master enter," but rather vjb' arejam full." In the secret conclaves of Robin Hood's gang there were maintain" cd principles, which rendered the vilest outlaw of his band, safe from the treach ery of hi-; fellows. Among the banditti and cut throats of Mexico, thcro arc prin ciples adhered to, which afford to each mutual aiil, while the whole are organiz ed to murder and steal. And so firmly are these principles imbued into, and clung to by these enemies of the public peace, that they set up tlie aphorism, "honor among thieves." Arguing prin ciple os an abstract word, the Republi cans of South Carolina are brimful of It and running over, there is no end to their principles. Reginning with emancipa tion, it robbed the South of its property, it grew fat on the tax put upon cotton and tobacco. It sent us swarms of phil anthropists, (Scott, Whittcinoro & Co.,) like the "locusts of Egypt," each a mis sionary without stall*or scrip, only a ear pel bag; to preach redemption, "forty acres am', a mule." It gave us a rule of beastly, blind, besotted ignorance, which held its orgies of corruption, to the dis grace of civilization, and the execration of decency. It collected in the legisla tive halls at ( olumbin ai crew who would have shamed a ' Lafitto" for schemes of piracy, and disgraced on Arab Sheik for stupidity. It incited to acts of midnight incendiarism and plunder, a deluded peo ple, who only failed to carry out the be hests of their cowardly "leagues" because their convictions were opposed to the teachings of their new masters. It found the State in beggary, and struggling amid the debris of war, yet its principles stripped her of every appeal to justice, as the, vultures of Radicalism sated them selves upon her blecdiug carcass. Has it stayed at uny act, however base or low, to accomplish its ends? Has it not defied public opinion, outraged law, and fettered the Courts, thai its principles, viz, stealing, might go on ? Every office of trust is robbed, every avowal of truth is a lie, every pretension to decency is n sham, and but one motive has actuated the party leaders and dupes, plunder, plunder, plunder. In spite of the grip of the law, that now and then restrains, only to let a new band steal, they prate prin ciple, principle. Is it principle to en courage and affiliate with commissioned thieves, and bail them virtuous? Is it principle to be 'cheek by jowl' with the ignorant and debased, merely to obtain \\h patronage? Is it principle to de grade manhood and self-respect in vio lating the sacredncss of home and social reservations, with the loathsomeness of filth and shame? If such be principle as held by these pseudo martyrs, then may they maintain it, to the eternal execra tion of the world, and to the complete ostracism, which fiends deserve, ( who fail not even to tax the "word of God,"; at th" hands of those whose principles are based in obedience to the law, which says, "Thou shalt not steal." QUKLQlf?FOIS. - im? ? m ? Mr. Editor : Pursuant to the call of Adam C. Williams, a meeting of citizens of the County was held last Saturday at Hellers' store. Owing to a protracted and vigorous shower, tho attendance was not large, but the leading politicians of the County put in their appearance very gen erally. Williams was elected chairman and .lohn E. I lumber!, secretary. On motion, Mr. A. Ik Knowlton then ad dressed the meeting at some length, set ling forth the horrible financial condi tion of the State and County, and urging tho election of better men for office. James J. Mitchell followed, and some sharp sparring took plate between him and Jamison, who succeeded him on the stand. Speeches wore also made by Sheriff Riggs, ?lohn L. Humbert, Christian Cald wcll and others. SoMKTIlINC ABOUT VaCCIX atiox.? Vaccination?now so generally practiced as a protection against that terrible, dis ease, small-pox, was discovered almost by accident. Previous to the year 1706, in Ijhrnration nvns the only*known method of diminisjiiilg the danger attendant on small-pox; lor it was believed that all must have the disease in some way. Dr. Edward Jonncrj in inoculating hi.s pa tients for small-pox, found that many did not take it. Inquiries among the country people developed a common be lief among them that those* whose busi ness it was to milk cows were seldom afllicted with the disease; and further in vestigation proved that inoculation did not take effect in those who had accident ally taken "cow-pox." Jenner followed up the idea thus suggested by experi ments; but his belief that vaccination? from the cow in the first place, and then from one person to another?would pro tect against the small-pox was ridiculed as an absurdity U>v sixteen years. He persevered, however, and in 17!M> vacci nated a boy eight years old with matter taken from a milk-maid's hand. The child recovered satisfactorily, and was immediately inoculated for small-pox, but without the slightest effect. .Tenner's discovery then became widely known and practiced. Although medical opinions vary some what in regard to this subject, it is pretty generally agreed that if the protection afforded by vaccination is not perfect, it is superior to any other known; that al though tho operation, once performed, often fails to afford complete security, yet it generally modifies the disease, rendering it comparatively mild and safe; and many physicians are of opinion that if the virus is thoroughly inserted until it ceased to affect the system, the person is protected for all times ns effectually as he would be by ah attack of small-pox. A clergyman in Scotland tlesirod his hearers never to call one another "liars," but when any one said "the thin* that was not," they ought to whistle. On Sunday he preached n sermon on the parable of the loaves and fishes; and being at n loss how to explain it, ho said the loaves were not liko those nowadays ?they were as big as some of the hills of Scotland. He had scarcely pronounc ed these words when he heard a loud whistle. "Wat's that ca'a me a liar?" "It is 1, Willy MacDonald, the baker." "Well, Willy, what objection have ye to what I ha' told you?" "None, Moss John; only !. want to know what sort of ovens they had to bake those loaves in ?" LOCAL. -? - =1) F. P. BEARD, Associate Editor: Divine service will he held in the Episcopal Church, next Sunday. - m * mi ?> Rev. Win. II. Lawtou will preach in the Methodist Church next Sabbath. No service in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday1. Memorial day was generally observed throughout the State. Wc return thanks tp the ''fairy" who had consideration enough for us to send us a most lovable bouquet last evening. Contribute something to aid the Elliot's in building their proposed hand.-ome edi fice, and thereby promote a public good ? ??? ? ? Has it Suspended? We have not received a copy of the Rural Carolinian in two months. Why, we do not know. E. R. Seabrook w ?s suspended from the practice of law, by Judge Graham, last weck. Sic transit gloria mundi. Now i-? the time to advertise, and to do so to advantage your advertisement must appear in the Times. By reference to our advertising col umns, it will be seen that a meeting ?l*| the Survivors'Association of this County is called to meet on the 22nd hist. Our friend Jones, of Port Motte, has presented us with a brace of young ali gators, which wsre captured in Halfway Swamp, near thoSantee River. "Ye local" offers his services to the citizens of Orarigcburg as the only "crier" in town. Whenever you want to sell anything at auction, call on him. Wowoald call attention to the card ol Dr. T. Berwick LeGare. He is an old hand at the business, and is keeping up with the progress of the age. - i mm ? mmt ?? C all at Cornclson's hud be convinced that In1 carefully considers the coin fort of his customers, contributing then-to the best articles in every department, at cheap rates. Doors, Sashes and Windows.?It is important for our readers to know where (obuy the above articles, and we, there fore, take pleasure in referring them to (he card of Captain J. A. Hamdton, who keep* these articles on baud. The following affecting tpierry is ad dressed l<> bis sweetheart by a poetical lover in town: If yon w:w a ?big, and I was n hog And 1 giit into your meter's yard, And your muster \v;h to set you on me, u'u.dd von Idle me verv bird? We understand there is considerable talk among the member.-? of the Orttnge burg bar, as to tl?e irregularity of the ad mission of Sasportas and Humbert, to practice. The law requires the examina tion of the applicant by three members of the bar, and in these ca.;es, only two ex amined the applicants. Tin: Faia!?Yes. it a settled fact. The Elliott Hook & Ladder Company intend to have a Fair. The committee met on last afternoon, and have secured the aid of a committee of zealous and ac tive ladies, to whom the whole matter has been given. We are assured that noth ing will be left unfinished which will add to brilliancy and success of the occasion. The 12th, loth and 14th of June, proxi mo, the days selected ; and the commit tees arc starting to work with a ven geance already. The ladies will wait on our citizens for contributions to this enterprise, to aid in building a truck bouse and public hall, and we feel satisfied that none will with hold their aid, from so praise-worthy a cause. Contributions can be made to any of the committee LIST OF LETTERS r km ai king ik oka kg ejiurg postopfice to May 15, 1*72. C?Rev. W. C. Clark, II. D. Cook. G?M. D. Gray. II?Thomas Hook. M?Richard Miller, Petty Matthews. 8?Rose Sulfius. W?Rev. Jno. Wilson. Persons calling for the above letters will please say they arc advertised F DeMars, P. M. Chakm'ston, May 155.?Cotton im proved ; Sales 250 bales; ordinary 20 ; midding 20J. Rice transactions unimportant. New Yoke, May li*.?Cotton quiet, 231 to 2-U. Fires arc raging in the forests of Uls ter and Hhllivnn Counties, New York. Tribute of Respect. ^ At n regular communication of Livingston] Lodge, No. 110, A. F. M., held at Lodge Boom,! May 4th, 1872, the following preamble and rcs-J oliltioils were adopted: Whereas, God, whose ways are past finding! out, has removed from our midst Brother J. A.] Jeficoat; and while wo humbly acknowledge' his gieat goodness and mercy toward us," we deem it not amiss to hear record of the loss this Lodge has sustained by his removal to thoi Temple not made whit hands, eternal-'in rhei Heavens, Therefore, be it JttxnUt'l, That in the death of Brother J, A J Jefcoat, this Lodge has lost a worthy member i ami the community a good citizen. Jlennlvcil, 2'hat we tender to his family our heartfelt sympathies in their sau bereavement! Iiesrtlvdil, That a page on our llecord Book be inscribed to bis memory. Jiemhtd, That the usual badge of mourning bo worn for thirty days. Jlcxvlvcd, That these proceedings be pubHshed in the County papers, and a copy be forwarded to bis family. (From the minutes-) may 1 ? 1 f. P. SA LLY, S ?cretary. By virtue of sundry executions to me directed "I will sell to the highest bidders, ntOrange burg Court House, on the first MONUiVY in June next, for cash, the following property viz: One TRACT OF LAN A containing 439 acres, more or le-**, bounded north by B. P. Bcid and John Segler, cast by aUttte lands of G. W. Brodie, south by John Johnson hud P. Kitchens, and west by P. Kitchena. Levied on as the property of T. F. Brodie at the suit of J. IF. Johnson, Administrator of Joseph Johnson. II. K1GGS, S.O. C. Sheriffs Office, Orangeburg, C. IL, S. C, Mav 10, 1872^_?_may !?"> ' School 2STofcic?. A School will be opened in the basement of ?} Mrs- Wannainaker's Hotel in Orangeburg, by Stiles K. Mellichampj on Mondav, Mav 20th. 1872. " " ' TKJt.MS: English.?:i.00 Classical - - - -1.U0 My surveying business will hereafter be con fined to Saturdays and Vacations. STILES 11. MELLICH AMP. may 10?Strio ORArvGEBURG SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION. Yoiir Regular Quarterly Meeting will take place on the 22d, (Wednesday,) at 10 o'clock A. M., at Huniltoa's Store. B:i?jnc*i of. import ance. Bv ??i iier of the President* JOHN A. II.IMILTOX. may 1?-1 Si --rotary. AP persons having claims against t!ie late P. S. BRANDENBURG, debased, wi/l present tbeni on or before the 1">i!i of JuUftUCXt, Icy-ally teste?!, and all jiei-sons indclrtcd to tliesnmewW make payhient. oil or before ibu above date, to the undersigned persons. Mary S. Grand.'iiburg, Cat brine E. llrandeuhtirg. Ma rgftref Jv Rniibli*nburg> x AnnrH. J3n?ideiibu*%r~ > may l? Survivors. Warm weather has come, and s<> has one of the Snesi, choicest and most comp ete Stocks of DRY GOODS, GUOCEUIES, ?c., AKIUVKD-AT X? II W Ht'ijignnuiM'H Kt< IN UU^SLLLS'l'itKKT, That can be found in Orangeburg. .in inspvc tion will satisfy all- No troubleto show Gpoils. In addition to the .-.hove 1 b :vcon hand and for -ale a number of tho American Britton-Ho'c Machine-. This machine- Mill do in the hot possible manner every variety of family sewing that cm be done on any machine, and in ad dition embroider.' on the edges, overseanis, and makes beautiful button and eyelet holes in .-ill fabric*. Thisisuritmestioriilb.lv far beyond the capacity of any other machine. Instruction given, and satisfaction guaranteed to all pur chasing a machine. ? E. H. W. BRIGGMANN. mavl?-tf I am pleaded to inform my numerous friends that I have returned to Orangebnrg, and have established mv ? PICTURE .GALLERY. at (Hen's old tln/Iery; where 1 am prepared to execute work in the latest and most improved style. 1 have just received in--tn;ments with which I can take as good and perfect a picture as can be bad anywhere in the State. A trial 18 all 1 ask. Perfect satisfaction guaran teed. Ca// and take a look at mv Gallery. S. M. PE\ESON, Artist. mav l">-tf Wm. XVEatthtiessen. EINE CLOTHING * TAILORING t O IT S E , No. 291 King St. Corner Wcutworth, Charleston, S. C. Oilers an elegant supply of Spring CLOTHING, for men youths and boys, of New Styles, at moderate prices. Furnishing Goods in great variety. Agent for the Clbs. Star Shirts. Tailoring Department supplied with a full line of desirable and seasonable Cloths, Cassimcros and Vestings, which will bemado up to order in fine style, npr 10-3mos.