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obam'qeburg times. ORANGEBURG, S. C, OCTOBERS?, 18J4??ri STILES R. MELLICHAMP,.Editor. G. W. WHITBHEAD, PUBLISHER AND Bt'81NES8 MaNAOEB. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Copy for one year, - - . $2.00 " A " Six Months, - - - 1.00 t*B- *Ve are in no iray responsible for the *iev* or opinions of oui" Correspondents. ggggg^???' . I'.gSSS TO TUE CONSERVATIVES OF ORANQEBURQ. Tili? is the last opportunity wo will jktvre before the election to urge upon you your duty to come out on the 3rd of November, with your full strength for Green and Delaney. it is your only chance for good govcrnmcnt,and if they are defeated, it will be through your apathy, If the Conservatives give the Independent Candidates 52 000 votes, which they gave to Carpen ter, they will be elected; for while Car-: pouter carried but a handful of colored votes, Green and Delaney will, in all probability carry 15000 or more .which added to the 52000 Conservatives will elect them. It depends in the main then upon the Conservatives, and if ihey oi this lute hour, when fraud and corruption are rife in the land, com mence to stickle about petty considera ' tions of party and color, they ensure the election of Chamberlain, and fasten the Ring upon us indefinitely. Let Orangeburg give Green and Do laney 2000 votes, and if every County will do as well in proportion, they will be elected by a handsome majority. Let every Conservative como out, and: do his best for good government. It is worth the effort, and when we consider the era of good feeling as well as good government which the success of the Independent party will usher in, we ought to be willing to sacrifice some of our ease and comfort for the result. Remember Tuesday is the day of election. Don't stay at. home, anil when oppression comes blame every body but yourselves. Our prospect of success is brighter than it ever was in this State, if we but do our duty. Let us then not fail from our own indif ference. 1UAT REPORT i ? We have given in this issue a synop sis of the Grand Jury report, from which it will be seen that official cor ruption in our midst has been deep and foul. If so much is brought to tho surface iu so brief an examination, who can picture what may be the result, if a thorough investigation could be made. However, some Republicans seem to '.think that an additional feather has been placed in the Republican cap. The report is enough to cause every honest Republican to hang down his head in shame and confusion, when ever he refers to it. Who ever heard of a Convention meeting one week, and nominating a County Ticket, and a week or two af terwards the Grand Jury meeting and exposing four of tho men nominated? Does this look as if the Republicans of Orangeburg are aimiug at putting hon esL men iu office? , There is only one way of partially redeeming themselves, and that is to repudiate du the 3rd of November every roan who is under the least breath of suspicion. r Tho exposed candidates aro Cain, Phillips, McKiulay aud Sasportas. j. L. Humbert is ais& presented. The Orangeburg News is very doubt fully.complimented for its exorbitant charges. We don't know the items upon which the charges were made, and therefore cannot give our readers the exact amount of the overcharge complained of by the Jury, but we thiuk the sum of $2240 for thirteen mouths of the public printing certainly high. If the charges are all right we thiuk justice to our neighbor, as well as to its taxpaying supporters, demands a publication of tho itemized account,so that tho people can judge for them selves how their money is spent. We have thus conscientiously dis charged our duty in exposing tho frauds unearthed by tho Grand Jury, and fill we a?k is that I lie people, white and black, Nvill do their best at tho polls to dethrone corruption and ele vate honesty. The Governor having changed the Commissioners of Election and appoint cd a representative of each party in every County in tho State, tho Con servative have an unusual incentive to come out and do their best, as they will now have a fnir^ount, WORK OF TJtE ORAjiJb V UR t. We regret iIftw\y<8jPiWrot permit ted to have tho report of the Graud Jury for publication in full, but wo havo taken extensive notes from which wo make the following synopsis cover ing all tho important points: The Grand Jury have the receipt of F. R. McKinlay, showing that T. C. Andrews delivered to him vouchers, yet the receipt is either false, or said vouchers have been changed. * * Tho Jury see nothing to prevent llio using of the same vouchers agaiu and again, or us often as desired, which1 they think lias already been done. * The Jury are satisfied of tho fact that County checks have been discounted or bought up at the counter of the Treasurer. Trial Justice, John H. Phillips, is presented for official misconduct in the case of the State against Charles Cor beft for assault and battery and mali cious tresspass, in which case he set aside the verdict of the jury in favor of tho defendants. Also in the case of the State against firkins Williams in which he presisted in this action until the defendants were convicted. J When Cain was School Commission er the Jury find that teachers of one grade drew pay for a higher grade. That a largo number of vouchers ate missing from the office, and that upon fully one-fourth of those of his vouch ers which are left the name of E. I. CVuim signature of approval bus been crossed with a pen. They find also that Phillip Smith received pay twice for the same month, both orders having been approved by E. I. Cain. That pay certificate 14 was issued to V. D. Bowman, teacher, for $35.00 on which signatures of trustees are all written by one trustee "V. D. Bowman. * * They find no evidence in tho School Commissioners Office of any settlement made by T. K. Basportas and Frank H? Green, County Treasurers, for the State appropriations for Free Schools. The books and records of Mr. Cain were kept in such a wretched manner as to prove him either incompetent, or wilfully negligent- * * * Daring McKinlays terra Ii. J. Taylor drew $60 for month ending April 27th, and J. H. Ford ham drew $59 for tench ing from October 29th, to November 22nd 1873. A vast number of pay certificates havo been (?gti2d, upon wliicli the sig natures of the trustees aro nil in the Fame hand writing, frequently that of the teacher himself, yet they have been approved and ordered paid by tho Commissioner. Pay certificates for the month of January and February 1873, were is sued to Miss Mary Hoffman, teacher, (District No. 15) for $35.00 each, ap proved May the 8th, 1873, for which rogular monthly reports are filed in the office. On March the 8th, we find a certificate No. 8 for $70.00 was ap proved for the same months, January and February 1873, for which there is no monthly report, nor any evidence of the appointment of Mies Hoffman. Mr. McKinlays clerk states that there is no such teacher. They find that this latter certificate (No. 8 for $70) although marked du plicate, was paid by Treasurer Hum bert and received by F. R. McKinlay in settlement of Humbert for State appropriation, during the present year. They next examined T. C. Ana rows settlement with F. R. McKinlay for State appropriation and deficiency fund of the last year. The settlement made, amounted to $24188.18, for which McKinlay exhibited vouchers to tho amount of $23373.02, leaving a balance.of $815.16 still unaccountable for. Of these vouchers the Jury threw % out thirteen amounting to $668.00, having evidence that some of them had been paid by a former Treasurer, and were now being used a second time, the dates of payment, endorsed across the face of most of them having been changed. * * * * The Committee think that these 13 % vouchers speak for themselves, and show conclusively that fraud was prac ticed in said pretended, settlement. The settlement of J. L. Humbort for Rpproprio.tion for present your ftniount ed to $9100.50. McKinlay stated that Humbert settled in full. Vouchers of $3808.62 bore evidence Of having been paid by provinus Treasurers. They find a pay certificate received by MeKiulnyin Humberts settlement for $50 paid to Mrs.B.F. Palmer, and also that a forged duplicate of tho same certificate was received and can celed in the same settlement. They find no record of the settlement of F. H. Green in School Commission ers offico for $23480.27 of the appro priation for Frco School fund, * * Thrtd Andrews as County Treasu rer collected taxes for 1872. TheStfe' appropriation for School fund was set tied with School Commissioner F. R. McKiniay1 for which the Jury arc in formed that Andrews hold Mc&iulays receipt, notwithstanding the deficiency and frauds shown by and in said set tlement as abovo reported. John L. Humbert, has collected or was charged with, $122866.50; ho ac counted for $98244.66, leaving a bal ance unaccountable for of $24621.91. T. K. Saspcrtas collected a portion -of the tax of 1868, all of 1869 and tho greater part of 1870. He has failed to make any satisfactory settlement for any ono of these terms, and stands on Auditors books for whole amount col lected.- No record being found of any settlement with School Commissioner for 1870, amounting to 4016.13, he stands a defaulter for that amount. His cash book of 1869 is missing from the office. Cash book of 1870 badly kept. In tho stub books a large num ber of receipts are torn out ami there is n? statement as to what use has been made of said receipts. \ Tho Grand Jury find the Board of County Commissioners, of which Mr. J. F. Meyers was chairman, approved and paid many bills during their term, the charges which, were in their opin ion, exorbitant. "The sum of $2240 was paid to the Orangeburg News Company for adver tising done for the County, between April 29th, 1871 and May 18th 1872, less than thirteen months. They note ono item of these bills: Under dato of February 24th, 1872, the sum of $29-A is charged for publish ing 'delinquent tax list, and on same b?l undor dato of May 18th,. 1872 a similar charge of $294 for publishing delinquent land sales, which charges if not fortiio same work arc certainly enormous." "William. N. Mount drew from the Board on the 28th of September 1872, $400 for rent*of poor house for 1869, vouchers being in possession of Board showing that tho same had been drawn for the year 1869 at tho rate of $300 perannum.V ? ? > Nero Blumo was overpaid $75.00 for services. . f License returns fall short $299.91. Mnny bills in, County Commissioners office not itemized approved And paid. In examining tho-nfmirs of the pre* cut Board of County Commissioners, th? Jury find "a hill of the Orangeburg News Company for S855.Q0, paid Fcb ruory 23rd 1874, upon which thcro is a charge of $77.50 April 12th 1873, for advertising delinquent laud taxes. Tho Committeo says that "tho County Auditor ^vas allowed by law the sum of $2 for each name published in de linquent land taxes, for the purpose of 'paying this very advertisemcnt,which sum ($2 for each piece of property ad vertised) he collected, and should have paid i.Ho abovo charge of $77.50 and not have jUlowcd the County to settle the same. i . _ r _ [Fob theObancjeburo Times.] The ApproaoiLing Fair. The good people of Orangeburg and tho region round about can scarcely need to be reminded of tho pleasure )ii store for them on the 3rd of November when tho Orangeburg Fair will open; but we apprehend that persons, at a distauco are not aware how rich a trcnt may bo expected. If tho last Fair, though held during the worst period of a great financial panic, v/as such a success, what may not bo anticipated of one hold now. The able and inde fatigable Board of Directors havo Bparcd no effort to add to its attractive ncss, and the people of Orangeburg have lost none of that fine spirit which rose superior to Iho paralysing influ ences of a money panic. The spacious Fair Building?the finest, it is said,iu the State?will present a display which will feast tho eye. The preparations for it have, wo learn, been extensive. Tho products pf human industry and skill in a thousand forms will he there. Tho useful, or tho bcnutilul, or both, will be seen on every hand, und in nl most bewildering variety, and profu sion. And not within tho Buildiug only, wi'l tho eye bo gratified.' Out side of it, on tho spacious Fair Grounds these will be enough to repay'lbs vis itor. Each, day will furnish its amuse ments. Among them will be witnessed a Tournament, in which not less than twenty-five superb horsemen will couch tho lance, like the Knights of the'olden time, to bear off tho Ring.at full speed. A match game of Base Ball, by pick ed players, will givo, in another fbrm, a fine exhibition of skill, and endu rance. And from time, to time, during the progress of these, and various other amusements, the ear will be charmed by the music of a full braes band, which will be each day, iu attendance. But the enjoyments of the occasion will not he limited to these pleasures only. Those of a higher grade will be added. "Wo Bhall enjoy ihe privilege of listening to an address by Major Woodward, of Fair field, who holds the high position of President of the State Agricultural Society, and from whom we may expect a rare intellectual treat. And .Dr. Warner of Charleston will give us an address on a subject which should possess the highest interest for every cultivator of the soil, for its im portance can scarcely be overated, especially in these days when circum stances force upon us the policy of re ducing the area of cultivation. There too we shall meet old friends, each and every one of them with his heart warmer, his eye brighter, and his smile more genial, than when immersed in the cares of business. All tlicso pleasures, we see by an advertisement, may be purchased at the moderate rate of 50 cents per day; and the visitor need lose none of the time in seeking his dinner,for the ladies Monumental Association will furnish him, on the spot, with a better ono than he can get elsewhere; and in pat ronizing them, he will not'only benefit himself, but also promote a noble object?the erection of a monument to the gallant dead whom even a foe must honor. To complete the provision mnde for the benefit of the visitor, by the fore thought of the Directors, an arrange ment has been effected with S. C. B. R. Company, for the issuing of excursion tickets at reduced rates. Fairs such as these are real blessings. Their influence in promoting material interests of high importance is great and obvious; but opart from this con sideration, they would be worth more than they cost for tho moral benefit they confer. They draw us away for a time from bur every-day cares, and anxieties, and toil. They give us a pnuso in the exhausting battle of life. They give rest to the body, and health fi:l recreation to the mind. They do more?they call into exercise our kind liest sociul feelings, and, in so doing, make us better men. A largo attendance may well be an ticipated. Orangehurgers will all come. Besides the inducements which influence others, they are proud of the Orangebtirg Agricultural and Median icnl Association, and well they may be, when it is seen what it has already accomplished though so recently for med. It has gone steadily on, without a blunder. Its stock is ns safe an iu vcitmcnt ns can befonnd in the State, and must ere long command a pre mium. All this surprises none who know its able and public spirited Board of Directors, presided over by one who is a host in himself. H. VICTORIA HOTEL, I CHARLESTON, S. C II as ht en entirely renovated, and refurn ished throughout. It is most ccntrely aitua ted, on King, near Market Street, for the travelling public. I solicit their patronage, Board perdav $2.50 MRS. MARIA OPDEBEKCX, Oct 15?2m Proprietress. i CD H 1 0 es M W o Baxley & Vundoblen COTTON FACTORS ?ahd? COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Factors Office, No. 6 Central Wharf GRAIN AND PRODUCE COMMISSION HOUSE, No. 108 ANBON STREET*. CHARLESTON, S. C ifflrWe earnestly solicit consignments of all kinds of Country Produce, Sept. 24 * 1874 3m BOW Si THIS 5POR HSCH? TBE ENTERPRISE GROCERY STJORE.' HAS JUST BEEN FILLED WITH And ia rear of the Grocery, is tho ENTERPBI8E SALOON, WHICH !? kept full of the finest grades of LIQUORS, BEGAUS &c., which will lU sold to suit the purchaser. Call and see for yourself. m.??? ]SJiA PI8CHEB. ff Bacon, Sugar Coffee & Flour JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CA E, AT THE Cheap Grocery House of J 8 ALBERGOTTI. Feb. 10 1874 tf Corner Russell Street and Railroad, W, K. CROOK HAVING JUST OPENED A FIRST CLASS GROCERY AND LIQTJOR STORK, Would call the attention of the public to his well selected Stock of Bacon, Flour, Lnrcl, Butter, Molasses Sugar, Coffees Syrup, Can Goods, LIQUORS &c OPPOSITE BULL, SCOVILL & PIKE T. B. BO YD HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF THE BEST BOOTS SHOES, GROCERIES &C, Which lie will sell low down ALSO THE LARGEST STOCK SEGARS AND TOBACCO Ever offered in this market. No humbug, Call and cmronce yourseffv X. B. BOYDAS C. D. K?RTJOI1N HAS A FULL SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS TOBACCO & SEGARS C. ?, KORTJOHX, Nor 20, c31 ly Messrs. LAZARUS $ MORRIS, OPTICIANS AND OCULISTS, Hart ford Conn.. Have with a view to meet the increasing demand for their Celebratecf PERFECTED SPECTACLES Appointed E. EZEKIEL, Dealer in Watches*, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and plated ware, Ac, Sign of Big Watch, Orangeburg, S. 0., as their sole agent for this place. Spectacles TJnparraled l>y any for their Strengthens* ing and Preserving Qualities. Producing a Hlear and Distinct .Vision As in the Natural Heu.ihy Sight. They aro the only Spectacles that preaenro as well assist the Sight! And are the Cheapest because the Ue.st, always last ing many yean without change being necessary INTENDED FOR ALL! WHETHER YOU ARE OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS OR NOT T. KOHN & BRO. Ask to Examine their MAGNIFICENT STOCK I No trouble to show our Good*. You will be tempted, you will buy, unless you can resist everything, you will not be im portuned to buy, you will bo treated courteously and shown freely. We are v**y anxious to part" with numerous BARGAINS IN DRESS Goods, Woolen Goods ? c, &c. Which will be found on Examination to present as many Claims to Cheapness as any similar Goods ever sold here. ? ShawlSi Scarfs, and Ties >?? endless variety of aU Grades and priees Besides in every respect the Largest Stook of Domestic ami Staple Goods in any house-in Orangeburg Those in need of Clothing and Furnishing Goods will find the l**t assortment and the Tow*?t prices at _ ? - T. SOHN & SRO. We ?eil the celebrated Burlocks DIAMOND. SHIRT tbo brand of which is too well known to need any special mention. Boots. SJwes, Hats, and Caps?*^?^^?m*nt *l?'M on hand and new ones coming WB Receive Fresh Goods and Bargains daily from the be*t Markets, so when in town, or desirous of purchasing don't fail tg-call on THEODORS KOBNf & BROTHER.