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Q RAN GEBURG TIMES. ORANGEBURG,S. C, Ai:G?8T^,1874fl| STILES B. MELLICH A MP, Editor. G. W. WHITEHEAD, PUBLISHER AND BUSINESS MANAGER. Jft.' We arc in no way responsible for the stars or opinions of our Correspondents. SALUTATORY. In assuming cditoriul control of the Times, with this issue, we would rcs pectAtlly and moro particularly invite attention to our future career, as a pub lic journal than to any definite line of policy that could possibly be indicated in this brief salutatory. While wo propose to conduct the paper, strictly as heretofore, in tho in terest of the Conservative element of the community, wcshall novcrabandon that independence of thought which every free citizen should maintain un der all circumstances, and which gives to journalism its potent influence and exalted position as a promoter of the public good. Issues will be dealt with, as they come up, in tho broad light of reason and sober reflection; and nothing shall ever be said by us intentionally which shall militate in the slightest degree with the just rights of the humblest of our fellow citizens. We recognize the political equality of all men, and upon this basis wo hope in time.by legitimate agencies, to enjoy the fruits of honest government. It is natural and right for us to at tempt,in every way we can,to influence politics in the right direction; but it is not so much in this way- that we ex pect good to be accomplished, as in the advancement of the material wolfare of the State by awakening a spirit of enterprise and improvement among our mechanics, farmers and merchants, which may lead to tho building up of our waste places, and tho opening of new avenues of trade commerce and general industry. For the promotion of the ideas here meagerly let forth, but to be more fully indicated in our future editorial pro gress, we repectfully solicit the contin ued co-operation and good will of the patrons of the Times. STILES. R. MELLICH AMP. C?NSERVATIVE POLICY. What action the CTnnnnvvativeo will take in the coming campaign seems to be a subject of general inquiry. Wo do not pretend, in our humble position, to bo able to foreshadow what this policy may be. Wc think however, that it will be shaped in a great meas ure by the action of the Radical State Convention. If this convention nomi nates a State ticket which gives us a reasonable assurance of honesty, we think tho Conservatives will not put forward any opposing ticket, but accept the nomination of that convention. If however the Radicals put forward corrupt men, the Conservatives should immediately call a State Convention of their own, and nominate the best and most available man for Governor, and do their best to elect him. Our choice for this position would be General Kershaw, but wo would acquiesce in the better judgment of the Convention, so an honest and liberal minded man is nominated. So far as County nominations are concerned, wherever tho relative strength of the parties is such as to warrant a hope of Conservative success,let nominations be made; otherwise it is best to have no opposition. DOW A WITH THE RIOTERS. A most unhappy feature in the pres ent political campaign is the disposition to riot manifested by the blacks, ill every part of the South. From every quarter we hear of disturbances, some times of n serious nature, which every good citizen should certninly deplore, and uschis influence to check. As yet the whites of the Conservative party do not seem to have been involved to any considerable extent; the difficulties originating with, and being generally confined to the different factions of the "Republican party. But how ever this may be, is not so much a matter of concern as the consequences to which such thoughtless and criminal conduct may lead. It is a notorious fact that those who are most noisy in ?tailing a difficulty, are not always the most ready to meet it. Such men are always selfiBh, thiiiK ing only ot gratifying, their present ends, regardless alike of tho welfare of I heir neighbors, and t he moral conse quences of their actions. They little realize how great a flame a little spark I'.uiy kindle; or if they realize it, they caro but little, po long as they enjoy :v rensouabio hope of eoseeaUpg them selves when the hour of danger arrives.: It is riot always possible to find out^ who the the instigators of a riot are, as in the case of Bowley and Jones of Georgetown fame, two political intri guers, who like many others iu the State seem to have no legitimate em ployment, but making office the grand business of their lives; but all such as indulge in harrangues calculated to inflame the nte?s against each other, bo they white, or black, Republican or Democrat should receive the denun ciation of of every lover of good govern mont. However heated a political campaign may be, if truth is the great object sought after, it is unnecessary cither give or to take offense, and he who does either is making victory and not truth his aim. Politics in this State being almost entirely the pastime of t no Republican party, such thoughts may bo most worthy of thpir consideration, but at the same time we would advise Con servatives to give no cause for provo cation, so that if trouble comes they may feel that the responsiblity docs not rest on their shoulders. Wo believe the colored people, if let alone, wonld be well disposed towards their white neighbors, but tho poisonous teaching oftho army of office seekers, whose only chance for plunder lies in the keeping open of the gulf of ill feeling which they have created botwecn the races, is destructive of every present hope of reconciliation or combination for honest government. MATERIAL PROGRESS. It would be well for our people, if, instead of permitting their minds to be unduly engrossed in politic*, of which they have little control, to turn their, attention to the material progress of. the country. By tho improving of our lands, the building up of our farm conveniences, the erection of factories, tho laying out of railroads, the encour agemcut of immigration, we will du more for the ultimate establishment of of good government, than by any tem porary effort to influence our political destinies. We aro too much disposed to jump at immediate relief. We will have to learn that frequently "the longest way around is the shortest way home." What we wn nt is for settlors to come among us, who intend tu iiiuku men' homes here, and work along with Us for tho development of our State. But it is said that we cauuot offer induce ments for them to come. Can this be possible? Where arc our acres of land that are now ruining us by taxation? This is our capitni stock to contribute. But next you ask, where is the money to come from? Wo answer go to Northern and European capitalists, and offer upon liberal terms to unite our lands with their capital, to assist us in building cottages on suitable tracts to accommodate immigrants or otherwise to develop our resources. But tho Northerner makes two objec tions: First, that the political condi tion of the.State is too precarious. This wo admit is an obstacle for the Republican party to remove, but wc think if he will help us, we cau even better this. Second, that he, the North erner, is ostracised socially at the South In answer to this wc say that we believe that any Northern man, who comes here, otherwise than to make his living by office, will be admitted into that society to which his education and rearing entitles him. Wo make our bread by the sweat of our brow, and we think all honest men ought to be willing to do the same. All this talk about social ostracism is circula ted at the North by those who are chagrined at being unnoticed on account of their inordinate love of office. We heartily wolcome all honest Northern men, who come among us to make a living in the ordinary way, and feel assured (hot our people will co-opcrnto with nil eucli, wherever they can, for the material advancement of the State. ii ? ?? *m The contract* for grading on the Spartanburg and Ashville Railroad will be let out on September 1st, and the work will be commenced by tho 15th of the month. A rare opportu nity is offered for mouied men to ben fit themselves as well as the State. Every man who can, ought to beccmo a stockholder, The original African has some idea of his rights. A mulatto in Liberia at temped to install himself as a perma nent dictator. He and his cohorts were 3cucd and ppt in prison, and in at tempting to escape on board an Eng lish vessel the mulatto was drowned. STATE NEWS Th* Radical di?urtrauc*s at George town scom to haye quieted dowuv A building of Dr. Lartigue of Black ville was couisumed by fire on Friday last, Lros3f$2500. Joe Clark who killed his father, Aaron Clark, was captured in Marion, county on the 13th and lodged in jail. It is said that Senator Patcrson made a speech recently to the colored people of Beaufort, of a very incendi ary character. The Georgetown Times says that Congressman Rainey in a recent speech announced himself in favor of a third term for Grant. A Mass Meeting of tbo Conserva tives of Marlboro', took place at Ben ncttsvUIe on the 24th for the purpose of nominating a County ticket, and forming Tax Unions. A. J. Ransier seems to be in great dread that he will not bo regarded by his constituency as a candidate for re election to Congress, and is therefore out in a card to show that ho is a con didatc. Congressman Wallace has been charged with the following language by several gentlemen, who heard his recent-speech to the negroes in tho ap-coputry:. "If you don't got your rights at the ballot-box, you must re* sort to tho cartridge box." What have wo come to when such an incen diary is scut to Congress? Tho Charleston papers contain ac counts of a suicide at that place of a young man, only nineteen years of ago named William J. Oxnor, son of Postmaster Oxner, of Win-psboro. Ho is said to have been engaged to n young lady who refused to marry hitn until he left off drinking; but finding it impossible to do so, he poisoned himself. Coiling for United States Troops. Two rival negro politicians have got into a wrangle in South Carolina. Their respective adherents stand up for their lenders, and tho result is sort of free fight. Ono of the leader* feels that he has been temporarily worsted, and so he coolly makes requisition for United States troops. Gen. McDowell, of course, rcjjrcd to comply, and tho litigious negroes arc left to settle their disgraceful fights as best they can. That such a demand was mado at all proves that among the freed men the~o is an impression that whenever they want tho assistance of Federal authority they havo o?ly to ask for it. They owe this delusion to crafty men who derive a large part of their influence from their own rep resentations that they are all-powerful at Washington. It is high time that the Southern negroes should rid them selves of the idea that the one great object of the Government's solicitude is to keep certain political factions in power in the South. South Carolina has done much to disgust the Republican party.. The colored men arc largely iu the major ity, and they have certainly managed to fasten a terrible load of corruption and plunder upon the State. The President has very flatly told the un scrupulous scamps in power there that he will not? directly or indirectly, raise a finger to throw a particle of ?ntluenco in their favor. This decla ration gave the Northern Republicans unqualified satisfaction. It is dc Iraanded of the South Carolina Repub licans that they redeem their .State j from the terrible condition in which it is now found. If they do not, they lust prepare to be expelled from com munion with tho honest men of the party. If they sco fit to fight among themselves, well and good; it is hardly possible to shed any decent blood in such a quarrel. But let the colored men who persist in taking part in such proceedings realize once and for ever that tho national troops are not held subject to their heck and tall. [Buffalo Commercial Advcrtisor, The Gag Law.?The Bum tor Re publicans adopted a, series of resolu tions denouncing Moses, Chamber lain, Scott, and tho icst of the State House Ring as unworthy and unfit to receive the nomination of the party for Governor. But tho Columbia Union Herald, tho Chamboilain organ, ro fuscd to publish .the resolutions; SO that the Sumtor Republicans, who are apparently honest and earnest reform ers, can only get a hearing through tho.columnB of tho News and Courier and other conservative newspapers. [News and Courier. Death of Rev. 1.8. Keith Legare Chaplain of Orange Orange. With sad hearts ".yc would1 announce the loss this Grange and community hfi? sustain ed, in th? decciwe of our Chajdanv, tho Itcv. 1.8. K. Lcgarc; who has been so long and so favorably known in Orangeburg. Tho work of tho good lives after them. lie was tho first pastor of tho Presbyterian church in this town. Tho first Sunday school (which is tho fountain from which most of us get our biblical knowledge) was the Pres* bytcrian Sunday school, organized by tho deceased. AU wo remember- of him is kind ness, patience, and Christian perseverance. Therefore be it, Resolved, That Orange Grange, in the death of its Chaplain, has sustained a lonn which will be sorely felt, as long as those who knew him live, avoid is left which will bo difficult to fill. Resolved, That our heart felt sympathies are tendered to his bereaved family. We will mourn with them, and rejoice in our belief of his having gone to a better world in the f?ll enjoyment of the crown laid up for tho faithful. Resolved, That a blank page in our Minnies be inscribed, as a memorial of him and that copies of the above be sent to his family. P.S. FELDER, W. M. M. L, Baldwin, Secretary. SHERIFF'S SALES. By virtue of Sundry Executions to me direct ed, I wilt sell to the highest bidder, at Orangeburg C. If. on the First Monday in September next, for cash, all the Bight, Tide and Interest of the Dependents in the following property, viz. Ali that plantation or tract of land contain ing 400 acres, more or less bounded by lands now or late of Ann Berry, J P Berry, N C Whctutone and W F Fairy. Levied on'as the property of B G M Berry at the suit of Susan Dukes, (Bearer). ALSO All that plantation or tract of land con taining, 1500 acres, more or leas, bounded by lands now or late of Charles Thomas, J D Trcxcvant, and the San tec Biver and known oh "Spring Grove." Levied on as the prop erty of-the Trust Estates of W K Albert, Mary Ann end Emma Tabor; in the cases of B B Rhett Jr., vs. G M Cross well, and G M Cross well vs II B Munt J?. ALSO On Tuesday the 8th day of September, at the residence of T S McGrew, one Horse, one Mule and and five head of cattle. Levied on as the property of Margret M McGrew at the salt of Wade Hampton. ALSO At Fort Motts on Tucsdny'the 8th day of September. Ono lot of Machinery lor mill. Levied on as the property of. John A Mc Kenzie at die suit of John Alexander. Sheriff's Office, ) E. 1. CAIN. Orangeburg C- U. B. G. V 8. O. C. August 16th, 1874. ) SHERIFF'S SALES. OBANGEBURG COUNTY. In Common Pleas. J. A. KELLER, vs T. K.8 ASPORTAg and M. J- 8ASPORTAS. Uy virtue of the jmlgeimrot of fun-closure herein, I will ?eil, nt Oraiigebiir? Court house on tho first Monday in September next, du ring tho legal hotirs of sale, at - auction for cash. 1. Plantation of 2*20 acre.--, more or less, on both sides of Binnakers Bridgo Hoad, boun ded by lands now or latclv of W. S Dudley, I.ewi.'i Wissenhiint, J. Bifcy, and Estate of 8. Reach; being tract conveyed to T. K. Sasportas by Dr. E. J. Olivcro*. 2Tract of 123 aercs, m'ore or less,on little Pen Branch, bounded In- lands now or lately J D Fairy. J W H Dukes Andrew Berry and Mrs. Celia Metis' Dower. 3 Tract of 227 acres, more or lea, bounded by lands now or lately of Andrew Berry, James Rhoods, O 11 Ott and-Edwards the two last described tracts being thelands conveyed to T K Sosportas by Mrs Celia Mctts, Executrix of the will of J D Metts, deceased. ALSO ? ORANGEBURG COUNTY. In Common Pleas. J A KELLER, vs T K 8A8PORTAS, B. LlOYD and V D BOWMAN. By virtue of tho Judgment of foreclosure herein, 1 will sell.at Orangeburg Court house on the tin t Monday in September next, at auction, for cash, during the legal hours of sale. 1 Plantation of 440 acres, more or less, bounded by lauds now or lately of Oliver Partium, Andrew Inabinet, H Wannamaker I 8 K Legare, and Estate of Peter Hook; being premises formerly of tha Estate of 8. beach. j 2. Lot and Dwelling in the Town of Or angeburg, on West side of Market street fronting on said street, 42 feet and 8 inches, and running back 271 feet to lands formerly of James Darier, deceased, and bounded by lot of Independent Elliott Hook & Ladder Company am! of J S Bowman. Purchaser to pay for papers aud recording Sheriffs Office, ) B. I. CAIN, Orangcbnrg 0. II., S. O. [ 8. O. C. August 15th, 1874. J GO TO TEXAS VIA TIE LONE STAR ROUTE! International & Grkat Northern R.R. Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike^ this line at Lorigview. the Best Route to Palestine. Ifcjirne. Waco, Austin, Hunts villi-, Hmi- ton, Gnlvcston and all points in Western, Central, Eastern and and Southern Texas. Posscngcn- via New Orleans will .ind it the Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Overtoil, Crockett, Ixingview and aii points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equip Scd with eviry modern improvement, indu ing Now and Elegant I>av Coaches,Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, Westinghousc Air j Brakes, Miller's Patent Safty Platforms and Couplers; and nowhere else can the prsscnger so completely depend on a speedy safe and 'comfortable journey. The Long Star Route has admirably an swered tho query: ''Bow to to go to Texas?" by the publication of an interesting and truthful documentjContaining a valuable and correct map, which can be obtained, free of charge, by addressing the General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas' District E.] Feb. 12 J 874 ly THE GRANGE STORE IS NOW OPEN FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS: IN it vrill be found a largo supply of Groceries, Bagging, Ties &c? At the the lowest Cash Prices, also prepared*o pay the Highest CASH Price* for RICE, CORN, PEAS, CHICKENS, EGGS,. WOOL, WAX, RAGS and all other country Produce. PATBONS can receive ?11 information in respect of purchasing supplies through the Orange, with the prices &c. For further information call at the THE GBANGB STORE, Oppeeito where Whittcmorc'u Soap Factory used to be. \ McMIOHAEL & BLUME, PAY THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR COUNTRY PRODUCE; And continue to keep the ramc on hand for Sale, Cheap for cash. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT Ilaving lately been Replenished, we are offering a better Article for Leas Merer than ever fcefore, I^OUR, BACON, LARD &c, A SrKH?alt?e?. DYRGOODS and CJLOTHINGr, AT AND BEI*OW COST. BOOTS, SKOESS, MATS and OAFS on Hand. The following fine brands of HEGAUS, euch as "La Florcsta," "Ix ion," genuine "Figaro's,'* Tobaccos of every grade 00 hand. A fresh supply of Lager Beer, tapped and ready for use. THIS IS THIS TXM23 AND FX*ACS T) BUY ANYTHING YOU WISH IN THE GROCERY LINE SUCH AS Flour Bacon, Prepared Ham, Lard, Butter, Mollasses, Sugar,'Coffee Ac, &, AT THE i And in rear of the Grocery, is the ENTERPRISE SALOON, WHICH Is kept foil of the finest grades of LIQUORS, SEGA KS Ac., which will be sold to suit the purchaser. Call and see for yoarselt ' xr u?K FISCHER. ? March 2ft 1874 if J S ALBERGOTTI, -CORNER RUSSELL-STKEET AND RAIL ROAD AVENUE-? ' HAS a full Stock of iTerjtliin* in the GROCERY Hoc nn?l Rowing daily to his already Full Stock Fair Dealing and low price* L* the motto of tbi* lb nur. Just Received a lot of Prejmred Jfam, Dried iievf\ BACON, SIDES, wHOLDKES, HAMS, STRIPS, SUGAR.XllFFKE, FLOUR Siolnsses, Syrup, eve., at reduced prices. Call and be convinced. JDfirORDERS Promptly Filled and Delivered Free ol Charge.-??. jj FOE S ALK \ ~X_ Platform SCALE, in good Order, Capacity 1000 pound*. Feb. 19 , 1874 tf FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS T. EOEN & BROER WILL CLOSE OUT TIII5IR Entire Stock of SUMMER GOODS "Without Regard to COST Being Determined to Sell for arrival of Fall goods. Til BOBOIUB ROBN & BROTHER. Apr. 9, 1874 NEW STOIt^. OEORGEH.CORNELSON, BEGS TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS and THE PUBLIC IN GEN ER AI THAT HE IS NOW RECEIVING HIS SPRING STOCK, And that tho same will he ready in a few days for inspection, Tt coropriacB all the laUat novelties in all the different branches of DRY GOODS, HATS, ROOTS, SHOES GROCERIES,!! AUi> WARE,CROCRER?. GXiASS,WOOD and WI1?OW-WARE, ALSO A nice Assostment ready made Clothing:. THE same having Immjii bought with an EYE to the Wants and Ntces'Maa of my Customers under the present Hard Times, I am enabled to give everybody Fall va the Money and mil Satisfaction, Inviting au early Inspection, I remain RepectfoHy Yoni% OEO. H. CORNKI^SON. May 14,-1874 ?