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Glover, Mortimer Glover, Julius Glover. - Ttb. 10 tf W. J. DeTreville, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office at Cou rt House Sqoaww, Ornngcbufg, S. (.'. wich 13. lyr <fc DIBBLE, ATTOUNKVS ATUW, RUSSELL STREET, Orangeburg, S. G. J ??. K. I/ i.Ait. S. DmnLK. jucb 6-lyr' Kirk Hoblnscm dealer i? Bjoks, Mui \e and Stationery, and Fancy Articles, CJIUECH STREET% OR ANGERURG, C. \%t & C. nicb 6 J. B> Mathews BARBER, ORANGEBURG, So. C*. Shop in rear of Bettison's Building. .Apr. 2 if Fresh and gebttjinf GARDEN SEEDS and ONION SETS, Jus? received from D. Landreth A ?on, and for eale>j by 33. EZEKHEfco Sign of the Big watch NOTIOE. Members of tho different Orange? will be sup plied at Grange prices. SS BSSIHBI. Mar. 13,1873 tf MOSES M. BROWN, BARBIS!?? MARKET STREET, 0RANQRBUKG, S. ?., (next noon to Stbaus * Street's mill.) HAVING permanently located in the town, would respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens- Every effort will be used to give satisfaction. June 18,1873 18 ly COTTON &11VS. PjpHE UNDERSIGNED IS AOENT FOR X the celebrated Prize-Medal Taylor Gin, of which he has Bold 25 in this county. Also, the Neblctt & Goodrich Gin, highly recommended by Col. D. W. Aiken and others. On hand. One 50 Saw, and One 45 Saw TAYLOR GIN. AjOne 42 Saw, NEBLETT <& GOODRICH. GIN. RUBBER BEI/TSNO urnished at Agent's prices. J. A. HAMILTON. July 10, 1873 31 tf DRUGGIST, Again desires to return his Grateful Thanks to the public for the magnanimous and liberal Support given him. By assiduous efforts and ? faithful performances of tho Responsible duties devolving upon him as dispenser of Medicines, he hopes ever to maintain thier confidence and patronage. nl2-tf A ?7ARD? % % #??H?MA!l2Sa & CO,, I ttwymtftlHj call the public/a attention to their npr mJa? ?Rtr? btore, on Russen Street, ?ext dW"to- MaMasUr's Brick Building, where can be found a wall se lected stock totf. Medidth^, Paints, OilaJSoaps ' and Fancy Toilet Articles. A kind and gener? ; ons patronage is earnestly solicited.'' Du. J. Q. WANNIMAKER & 00. MARKET STREET STORE, DEFERS AT LOWEST MARKET BATES Sardines, Salmon, Lobsters, Broma, Oelatinc, Flavoring Extracts. Raisins. Citron, Currents, * Crockery, Lamps and Iis lures, <&c, <?c, AU of which are to be SOLD LOW for Cash, or ih exchange for Produce. Dried Salt Sides Smoked Bides, and Shoulder, Tobacco. Sugar, Co flee, Molasses, Family Flour, Kerosene Oil, Lye. Trtdn, Lam and ffaiia, Hatch** Traoechaina, 17 4b&,< 97 john a. h ami lt May 29,1878 1ft . tf ORANGEBURG ACADEMY AT THE NEW FAIR BUILDING. TERMS PER MONTUJ Primary Department.$1.50 Intermediate.....02.00 English.$3.00 English with classics.$1.00 ALSO A NIGHT SCHOOL, over Store of Capt. Hamilton, game terms. Honrs from 8 to 10 p. in. JAMES 8. HEYWARD, Principal. Jan 8 1874 tf LIBERAL TERMS! Wc are offering our Guanos for this season on the following liberal tenor: PHOENIX GUANO, Per Ton of 2,(100 m? $57,50. WILCOX, GIHBS & CO.'S MANIPULATED GUANO per Ton of 2,000 lbs, $70.00, ($1.00 per ton drayago to be added.) On credit until 1st November, 1874, frith Option of paying in Middling Cotton, deliver j cd at buyers' nearest depot at 15c per lb. A discount of $.10.00 per ton will be allowed for Cash. 1 Our Agents throughout tue State sell at same priors and on same terms as onrselves. 1 Hand in your orders to nearest agents, at once. WILCOX, GIBBS & CO. CHARLESTON, S. C. Feb. 5 3m The recont test of Firo-Proof Safes fey the Er.g?cb Government proved fM superiority of Alum Filling. N? other Safos filled with Alum and Plaster-of-Paris. MUUtVIN A GO., 236 Broadway, N. Y.v ' 781 Chestnut St., Phils? go TO TEXAS ? VIA 1HE LONE STAR ROUTE! (1 NTKit>,'ATioHAi, and Gkuat Noutji f.hn B.B.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shrevoport, strike this line at Longview, the Best Ronto to Palestine. Hcr.rne, Waco, Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Galveston and all points in Western, Central, Eastern and and Southern Texas. Passengers via New Orleans will hid it the Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Ovcrton, Crockett, Longview and all points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with every modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal* ace Sleeping Cars, Wcstinghouse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safty Platforms and Couplers; and nowhere else can the prssenger so complete ly depend on a speedy safe and comfortable jjourney. The Long Star Route has admirably answer ed the query: ''How to to go to Texas'/" by tho publication of an interesting and truthful docu ment, containing a valuable and correct map. which can be obtained, free of charge, by ad I dressing the General Ticket Agent, Internation al and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas- District E.] Feb. 12. J874 ly THE UNWILLING BRIDE. u: ,d', tiptop I ?^ -.In. rlJ j .. A iferyi few persons who ever knew Ruth Mcllwain could easily forget her.! When I first mot hep, she was sixtcn. The mother of Ruth Mcllwain died While she was &n infant, and her father remained a Widower for ion years, and then married a lady who had a daughter by i her former husband. Tho second Mrs. Mcllwain was a womna of pldusible man ners, but of a selfish and artful disposition and her daughter Ellen rerembled her exactly. Jonas Mcllwain was one of those every day persons who have nothing marked in their character, if we except only a great portion of obstinacy. One day when Ruth had just, entered her seventeenth year, a gentleman whom she had never seen before, came to tea with the family. He was a widower, about forty years of age, of good figure and fine manners, but plain even to ugli ness. He was silent and reserved. Ruth' j paid little attention to hirn. and would have thought no more about him had not her father said to her when he was gone, "Well, Ruth, what do think of Mr Walker?" "I think he is extremely ugly," replied his daughter. "Humph I" responded her father, "that is unlucky, for he is to be your husband.' "My husband, father?" said Ruth, raising her blue eyes and gazing at her parent with a look of astonishment. "Oh! yoU are jesting; that is impossible." "Not at all," answered Mr. Mcllwain. "You will find it very true. I assure you I am serious." "I will never marry him,' replied Ruth "and I scarcely think he will desire an unwilling bride." "But you will not bean unwilling bride," preslattal her father. "Don't roistate me father," continued Ruth firmly, but kindly. "In this matter I must consult my feelings, cannot com mit so great a sin." "Well, we shal.1 see," cooly responded Mr. Mcllwniu, and the conversation dropped. Caleb Walker was a man of immense weath. In early life he had emigrated to Louisiana, When the city of New Or leans was scarcely more than a village, and by judiciously investing the means he po8ie8sed, he amassed greath wealth. No man had a kinder or more sympathiz ing nature than Caled Walker. He was very charitable, but as he shrunk from observation, and was so unobtrusive, the knowledge of his benevolence was almost invariably confined to himself and the recipients of his bounty. Mr. Walker continued his visits to the Mcllwains, and Ruth made it a point to keep out of his way as much as possible. She had little difficulty in doing this, as he paid no particular attention to her. She perceived, however, that her step mother and sister were frequently closet ed together, and that their minds seemed always occupied with something that sho' could not discover. They sometimes looked at her in a peculiar manner. One day, when she was alone with Ellen, she said: "What is it that occupies you and mother so much ?" Her step-sister answered with great deliberation. "The preparation for your marriage, my dear." "My marriage, sister I with whom?" "Your father certainly has informed you that you aro to marry Mr. Walker," replied Ellen, looking fixedly into Ruth's face. "Oh, yes, ho said so," replied Ruth, "but I cannot believe he means it." "Why not?" asked Ellen, olevating her eyebrows. "Because," replied Ruth, "it's a very summary way of disposing of my affec tions, and I think I am entitled to a sav in the matter." Ellen laid her hand on Ruth's shoul der. "My dear,' she said, 'don't ho silly. You certainly will marry Mr. Caleb Walker. He is a gentleman of immense wealth, and will mako you an excellent husband. Besides, he is fond <> of you, though you will not give him a chance of making you sensible of the fact. There is not a girl in the community but what would dance at your chance. I am sure I would." 'Then take him,",said Ruth. "But I can't take him," replied Ellcu ; 'he don't want me. Besides, ray dear, everything is settled in your case; even you wedding'wardrobe is purchased." Ruth took her step-sister by the hand. "Is this truo ?' she asked solemnly. "It is true!' replied the other. Mr. Moll wain, wiu absent in the'coun try. Ruth, therefore, went to her step-1 mother, who listened to her supplications with a countenance as immovable as stone. VI am surprised at this nonsense," she cried. 'I expected to find you a reasona ble girl. Are you going mad ? Do your really know what you are refusing? This is .preposterous. There is scarcely ia: young lady in the country who would refuse Mr. Walker. What are your ob jections to him, pray?" "I don't love him," sobbed Ruth. "Well, who said you did ?" cried her stepmother. 'But you can do so; you will have plenty of time, and he Lea kind man and2 will teach you to do so." ul will be committing o sin if I marry him. I won't marry a man that I scarcely know and do not love,' said Ruth. 'You may alter your opinion,' replied Mr. Mollwain. 'It is to your father you must say that.' 'Will you not appeal to him for me?' sobbed Ruth. 'No,' replied h4r step-mother sternly, as she went out of the room. Several day elapsed without Ruth see ing [either her father or Mr. Walker, when one bright morning, as she was re clining upon her bed, her lather entered the chamber, and commanded her to prepare herself instantly to marry Caleb Walker. 'All is prepared,' he said harshly; 'get up injdantly and dress yoursely. Let mc hearwfmurinur.:" V<# At that moment a couple of servants entered the apartment, bearing a number of boxes, whilst Mr. Moll wain placed a niagniticieut necklack of pearls upon the dressing-case. ?There,' said he, *is present from your future husband.' Half fctupified, Ruth attempted to re monstrate. j 'Don't speak,' said her father; 'marry j Caleb Walker or leave my house ' I He turned on his heel as he spoke, and quitted his daughter's presence. Overwhelmed with grief and dispair, the unhappy girl could not maintain tho resolution ehe expected to comtuaud in the moment of her need. Passively sub mitting to the fate that lud overtaken her she was docilo under tho uands of the waiting maids, who began to array her for the bridal. During the performance of tho cere mony she appeared more dead than alive, and it was only when Walker saluted her as his bride, that she started as if from a dream. They proceeded diroct from the church to the house of the bridegroom, where a splendid dinner awaited them. Ruth desired to be conducted to her chamber, aud locking herself in, left Coleb Walker to cntortain the bridal party us best os ho could. In vain did her step-mother and sister solicit admis sion. She refused to sufier them to come into her presence. Sudden indisposition served as a pretext for he leaving the company, and her husband had presence of mind enough to put the best face upon the matter. When the guest had departed, Caleb Walker ascetided the stairs with a slow step and thoughtful mein, and tapped at his wife's <loor. 'Let me in,' he said, in a low tone, 'I have something to say to you that will not displease you.' Ruth opened the door, but avorted her eyes. Her husband divined what was passing through her mind. Sealing him self near her, he spoke in the tone of a man whose soul is penetrated with sor 80W. 'Do not mako yourself unhappy,' he said. 'Hear mo patiently. If I tell you that I repent having married you, you will not pet haps beliovcmc; yet it is true. I was made to beliove by your father and step-mother, that your affections wero disengaged, and that you had no aversion to me?that you would dispense with those attentions customary from a lover to his bethrothed, but which tho differ once or oui ages, ana my conciousness that nature had dealt hardly with me, rendered mcaverse from offering. Too late I have discovered the cruel deception your fhther has practiced upon me. Still it is in my. power to render your fate less wretched thnu you anticipate. Bear the name of niy wife, command iu my house, dispose of me and my fortune as you please. Bofore Heaven, I promise you solemnly to live with only as a brother, until you can receive me as the husband of your choice.' He ceased speaking, and sat gazing at her, awaiting her reply. The force of truth is always irresistible. Ruth dried her tears, and extended her hand to him. 'I accept your offer,' see said, 'and thank you for your generosity; I will try and repay your kindues. You have a daughter; that child shall be my care. But from this hour I will see my father's face no more, I forgive him the wrong he has done me, hut I can never willingly behold his face. A3 to my step-mother and her daughter, as yoUr wife, 1 forbid their presence for an instant under this roof.' 'Your wishes shall be the law of my houso,' returned her husband; 'fear not, you sboll be implicitly obeyed. Good night,' and without shaaing hands with her, or even looking at her, Caleb Walk er left his young wife a one, and descend ed tho stairs. The following day she met him with a cheerful countenance; and a few day later his daughter, nnd interesting child about four years old, was brought home.' Ruth was naturally a very affectionate woman. Estranged from her nearest connections by the base deception they had practiced upon her, .she needed nn objet upon which to lavish her tenderness, and soon found is n* iu tie liine,-who hocanje passionately fond of her. Time flew by, and Caleb-Walker kept his word strictly with his beautiful wife. He did more; he iucessaut in his endea vors to render her happy. Two years passed away, with scarcely any "change in his domestic relations, except perhaps that Ruth was more confidential with him and at times evinced more tenderness to wards him than she had hitherto done Efiie was he darling, and Bhe appeared to love the child- with so strong and passion ate an attachment, that Mr. Walker often marveled at it. One day, early in ttie spring, Caleb Walker informed Ruth that he had taken a country ho'jsc for tho summer. ' This was welcome news'to'Ruth, and she be gan to prepare for their removal;5*Three weoka later, they were comfortably instal led in their country residence. It wa8 a moderately-Bizcd farm house, having an abundance of shade trees and fruit 'Sur rounding it, and Ruth began to. busy herself among the plants and flowers as soon as the weather permitted. The place was near enbugh to the . city to allow Caleb Walker to make daily, visits thereto, if ho had occasion to do bo. It was in the month of July, tho weath er wos intensely warm, when, one morning Caleb Walker set out for the city, to be absent all day. Late in the afternoon Ruth took Effieby the hand and wan dored into the adjacent wood to seek 'fbr some roots she desired. So intent was she upon the object ?f her eerch, that she did not observe tho heavens growing overcast until the storm wat nearly upon them. Then it was that she, catching the child by the baud, hurried onward, hoping to reach the house before the rain fell. Sho was yet a half mile distant when the storm burst upon them in all its fury and tho rain, desce mg in torrents, her and the child to tho skin. She nad pas-eil beyond all shelter, and could find no place nearer than her homo where she could gain a refuge. It therefore became a matter of sheer necessity to go forward. When she arrived at her* house, as might havo been expected, sho was iu a very exhausted condition; but Effio did not -seem to be much tho wores of tho ncci* dent, save her wet clothing, Tho first Mrs. Walker did was to attend to the child, and it wos not until her step dnughter had her clothing changed, that Ruth pulled elf her drenched garments. The following morning Ruth was so ill that she could not leave her bed, and her husband smmediftteiy summoiicrl a phy sician. Two or three days ,nwM>:<$od Ruth lay prostrate ia bed with typhoid fever. Bays and nights Caleb Walker sat by the bedside ai hU wlfift?.who lay uncon scious, her rneud wanderings aad a raging fever racking her frame. He would not be satisfied with the attention of her nurses, but watched every movement nhe made. For a long timo It was' doubtful wheathershc would recover. Hut at last the diseasetooh a frvorabl? turn, and she : gradually began to mend. But what a wreck she presented, when ; con trased with her former solfl Her first inquiries were for Ef^k, ?im when tho child was brought to hea shq hugged-her passionately to her emaciated form, ; During tho progress of her recovery, she was one day lying on a couch -beside her husband, who had been reading to amuseher. Effie was seated near and prattling a great deal. Mr. Walker laid down his book and gaiK-d at his wife. Effie began to talk again. "Mamma," she said, "yon. love mo very much, don't you ?" 'Certainly," replied Ruth; "why do you ask?" "I don't know," answered the child, "except that it makes me v?ry happy to know that you love me so dearly.'" Ruth pressed the little one'- nearer to her heart. i '?You love me better than any one in tho worjd?" coutinuen the child. Ruth did not reply; the color faded ano came to her cheeks as she looked in quiringly into the child's face. "Is it not so, mamma?" continued Eflic. "You love me better than,you do papa, don't you?" and . she took hor step mother's hand and looked into he eye;. Caleb Walker sat by breathless ? and rcOti^nlr-v l^pSuth hesitated for a moment only, and I ajrt then she answered in alow but dis tinct ton e-1 "No.E%,I dq not The next instant Caleb was on his knees beside his wife. ilmed. "My own, my darlingl" he eicbili "now I feel that you ale minevowh in decd;"aud he fervently kissed !u=? pale/jjijj brow." And so, in truth she was. Ills' cease less tenderness and unwearied attentions had won her heart, unknown even to herself. From that time forward a' new I joy entered the hearts of Ruth i and' her husband. '-' **' ;k c. Tennessee detectives look so muda like horse-thieves that constables aro' contin ually arresdng them. Mankind should leftftf MSfiftp^rance from the moon?-the fuller sM^gefe the shorter bar horns become. : *>rft) When does '* man die foT^ hi? >lovt?? Only when he turns hia'red whiskers brown. '.y A Danbury young man, in. the .ardor of his affection, promised to cherish a young lady with a love that would, sur vive an army overooat. We hear of a man in Atlanta who has a stono that Washington threw at a wood pecker in his father's cherry trie, just before the hatchet affair. A Brooklyn paper comm&k&ffie Illi nois woman who. when her husband was bitten by a mad dog, drew a pistol and promptly shot the man. In a suit for breach of promise in Georgia, the jury, held that .the-iyoung man was justified in breaking the. engage*!/'] ment if she persisted iu eating onions. A Mississippi paper needs the services of a new editor. The last one went out : with a revolver to uphold an ecitorial, and he returned in a wheelbarrow with a . blanket tied around him. An editor describing the effects of a squall upon a cannal boat, says, "When the gale was at its highest, the unfortu nate ciaft keoled to lardoard, and tho captain and another cask of whiskey rolled ovorboard." A Brooklyn sea-captain, just returned from a tour of the Holy Land, ekpresscd himself disgusted with Jerusalem. "It is the meanest pace I ever visited} there is not a drop of liquor Iff thd'old;to\vn fit to drink."