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ORA?, GEBURG TIMES. OKANOEBURa.S.C, DBG. 17, 1374. , STILES K. MELUCHAMP, Editor. G. W. WHITEHBA0. PUBLISHER AND BUSINESS M AN AG Kit. B?&? We are in no way responsible for the views or opinions of our Correspondents. OUR CIRCUIT JUDGESJblP. As we predicted in our last, J. P.Reed has been elected Judge of this circuit. Just before the Gubernatorial election he advocated the claim of Chamber Iain to the office of Governor, and now just before the Judicial election Chamberlain in turn advocates his claims to the office of Judge; Reed said in his letter of explanation that a very short time would prove the wis dom of his course, and there is no doubt that Chamberlain has taken the wisest course for the good of bis party. Just such inaugurals and such steps are necessary for the salvation of the Re publican party and Chamberlain is sensible enough to see it, and act upon it, despite the mortification of old Re publicans st seeing this Democratjust said to be transformed into Republi canism, preferred to them. Reed is krown in Washington as the Democrat who beat his Republican opponent for Congress in 1868, and his election will therefore be regarded as an improvement in South Carol jna.and exert a favorable influence for the na tional Republican party. This is a wise policy in Chamberlain's adminis tration. Reed is said to have been converted into Republicanism, but however this may be, the Democrats in the Legisla ture voted for him, and wo give them credit for knowing what they were about. It is true one of the papers near his homo said that ''his influence is least in the section where he is best ki*own," but we hope that this Btroke of policy en the part of the administration, may not be without some good to the people at large, for the Democrats who sup ported him must asssuredly have acted for the.best. LEGISLATIVE. The Committee to whom was refer red the matter of printing for the Gen eral Assembly awarded the same to the Republican Printing Company at $50,000 per annum, being $100,000 for the two years. On Friday considerable discussion took place on the bill regulating the pay of members of the Assembly. The bill provided a salary of $400, and ton cents mileage. Amendments were offer cd to make it $500 and $600. After a great deal of time was consumed, the bill was referred to -the Committee of ways and means. The following bills have been re ported upon favorably by the Commit tees to whom they were referred and will then be discussed by the Assembly: The bill to make the office of County Treasurer elective and fixing his com pensation at 5 per cent on the first $2000, 2 per cent on the next 60 000, 1 per cent on the balance collected. The bill to require a registration of voters before elections, and to prevent fraudulent voting. It is thought this bill stands a bad chance of passing. The bill fixing the salaries of Audi tors, in which the Auditor of Orange burg is to receive $1000, and his clerk $500. LOUISIANA AFFAIRS. Governor Kellog and his allies are endeavoring to secure from Congress a recognition of their government, and, if they succeed, there is no doubt that something more than mere recogni tion will bo necessary to keep things pleasant. A Conservative legislature will soon assemble, and inasmuch as the Radi cal government has made it so that a incre legislative majority can impeach the Governor, it should not excite sur prise if they take, advantage of this circumstance to place in power the lawfully elected Governor, McEnery. Hence the anxiety of the Kellogites to cause immediate action on the part of Congress. What the policy of Congress will bo is very doubtful, when we consider on the one side the natural disposition to take care pf their friends, but on the other side tho necessity of legislating for the good of the Republican party in tho campaign of 1876. fc'uch con siderations may dictate a course of caution as in South Carolina, and thus even Louisiana may bo relieved of her oppressors. TBE DEAD DEMOCRACY. Tho boastful expression of Republi can orators that the Democratic party is dead has become 80 fwnfliar that doubtless many began to believe it to be true. There never was a grander delusion. Democracy, which means the people's government, embodies the idea and true principles of freedom more fully thon any other term or party name. The Democratic party was the ruling party of the country until its unfortu nate division into the Douglass and Breckinridge wings. The war then came on and the Doug lass wing naturally went with the opposition, and has continued in this position in consequence of the' ill feelings engendered by the war. Time is gradually wearing away these animosities and the two winss are again coming together, so that soon Democracy will resume its position in the politics of the country. Besides Republican corruption the disposition to make color a basis of I political aotion, and of making Repub licanism and negroism synonymous terms, has contributed largely to this change of popular sentiment. It is a dangerous and destructive policy, The temporary suspension of the Democratic party, has been a blessing to it, for it will cause the lopping off of many objectionable features and enable it to come forth untrammeled as the herald of freedom and good govern mcut, which is its legitimate mission. THE V1CKSBURQ TROUBLE. The latest evidence just recieved ren ders it absolutely certain that Gov. Ames and nis attorney-general George E. Harir, incited and advised the inva sion of this city by the negroes to-day This evidence has been laid before the ablest lawyers of tho city, wich a view to arresting and bringing these parties to this city for trial. Vioksburo, December 8.?It was reported this morning that the negroes will renew their attack on the city to day, hence the citizens are all uudcr arras, and have been largely reinforced from the adjoining town. The prisoners captured yesterday are closely watched to prevent their being lynched. The negro loss yesterday is estimated at a bout seventy; one white was killed and two wounded. Crosby is still nnder guard. The whites cold the entire city. In a private interview between Pac ker, Lee and Crosby the latter express ed a dee*re to tenner his reoigimton as sheriff. Gen. Packer prepared the resignation to take effect immediately, which Crosby signed, Lee and Packer signing as witnesses, and the document is now in the possession of Packer. About fifty prisoners are now in jail. Scouts from the country report all quiet for miles around, and buisness is gener ally being resumed. NEWS ITEMS. A resolution has been introduced in Congress to reduce the Presidents sal ary to $25,000. Mr. John Cason was attacked last week on tho road between Slabstown and Williamston S. C,by two negroes, armed with clubs and pistols, and rob bed of $108. A reunion of the members of Hamp ton's legion of cavalry which won such distinction in the late war, is to take place in Augusta, on the 16th and 17th instant. Several companies have been invited to attend, and General Wado Hampton is expected to deliver an ad dress. SLt will be the greatest military display witnessed in Augusta since the war. On Friday evening last, as the Col umbia choral band was practicing at Richmond's hall, a pistol bullet, shot from the room below, passed through the flooring and struck Mr. B. Batcman on the hip, glanced off tho bone and entered his coat pocket. The person living below says that a certain young man, while 'fooling,, with his pistol accidentally alowed it to go on. The board of physicians who exam ined the condition of E. F. Stokes, who has so long been in jail in Green ville for allegod contempt of court, re ported that there were no grounds for believing him to be of unsound mind. He was taken into Court again on Monday, and invited, once more, to comply with the order of the Court. As usual he made no answer whatever and was remanded to jail, where he will, bo far as rests with him, lio until he dies. A largo meeting of the citizens of Edgeficld took place on Wednesday December 7, for the purpose of taking somo action in reference to the house and gin burners. The following reso lution was adopted after considerable discussion. Resolved, That from and after to day all parties, white or black, who may bo caught in the aot of firing a house in this county be dealt with in accordance with tho precedents of lynch law, which is a part of tho unwritten law of America. The resolution was supported by Col T. G, Bacon and Gen M. W Gary and opposed by Gen Dunnovant Gov Bur? ham, Judge Carpenter, Maj Gary and othora. 'Iu answer to Judge Carpenter, Gen. Gray said he was not surprised at the course of Judge Carpenier. He was a representative of the law, and an honornblo representative of it* He could not have spoken other than he did. But it was patent that during Moses's administration justice could not be done. All criminals were par doned; Would Cha mberlain bo Any better? Borne of bis appointments since he has been in office shows that he ie not. This was not a question of race. All they wanted was protection. He claimed that there was ino ade quate punishment for incendiarism. -_?,-.-^ ORANOK3URO, S. (J. Dec, 10^874. To the Editor-Orangeburg limes. Dear 8ir?As a matter of local in terest, will you please publish' the fol lowing amendment to the Constitution of tho Independent, Young America, Fire Engine Company: Any Citizen of Orangeburg may be come a Contributing member, by mak ing written application as provided in Constitution, article VIII, and receiv ing the same tote as required for the election of regular members; upon sign ing the Constituion and paying the ad mission fee of Five Do liars, he shall be entitled to all the privileges of a reg ular mom ber except voting fur officer?; he shall be subject to all fines and dis cipline when present at fires parades or meetings; he shall be required to uniform himself in 30 days after his election, and attend anniversary and extra parades. "Each Contributing member shall contribute monthly the sum of Fifteen Cents." "Contributing members; dishorn of having their names transferred fi> the active roll, can do so by giving a written notification of such intention." Ratified May the 6th, 1874. J. M. Brunson. Secretary. TAX ISTOTICIE. OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER, Orangeburg County. Oranqebuko, S.C., December 11,1874. In accordance with "an act of the General Assembly, to raise Supplies for the G.-:cal year, commencing November the 1st, 1874, Notice is hereby given, ihatmy office will be opened for the reception of Taxes on and after Monday the 21st day of December 1874, until the 15th day of January, 1875, after I which time a penalty of 20 per cent will be I added ton)) unpaid Tnxea of that dale. > I Taxen will be received in the following kind of funds. Gold and Silver coin, United States Currency, National Hank Notes, and bills receivable of the State, coupons matur ing of bonds issued under Act to reduce the valume of the public debt, and 'proyi^aCor the paynicnfof the same, and certificates of indebtedness as arc authorized by the act* of J the General Assembly. Tho rate pcrcentiim will be as follows: For general State purposes, 102-5 mills on a dollar. > I For Cou?ty purposes, 3 mills on a dollar. I For special (or Court House), 1J mills on a dollar. For poll tax per capita one dollar. Local school tnx, district No. 1?Vance?, 1 0 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 2?Poplar, 4 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 3-Pine Grove 3} mills on a dollar. I Local school tax, district No. 4?Amelia, 2 mills on a dollar. j Local school tax,district No. 5-Providence I 0 mills on a dollar Local school tax, district No. G?Goodbys I '4 mills on a dollar Local school tax, district No. 7?Lyons, J 2 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 8-Cow Castle 1 mill on a dollar -, Local school tax, district No. 9?Middle, 1 q mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 10?Orange, 2 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 11-Caw Caw 2 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 12 Brandl- j ville, 0 mills on a dollar Local school tax,districtNo. 13-New Hope 0 mills on a dollar. Local Bchool tax,district No. 14-Elizaheth 1 mill on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 15?Edisto, 11 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 16?Union, 3 mil's on a dollar. Local school tax, distiict No. 17?Zion, 1} mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 18?"Willow, 2 mills on a dollar. Local school tax, district No 19?Liberty, A mill on a dollar. Local school tax, district No. 20-Goodland 1 mill on a dollar. Local schaoltax, diatrict No, 21?Hebron ' 1 mill on a dollar. > Local school tax, district No. 22?Rocky Grove, 1 mill on a dollar. Tax payers must call for the Tax on each piece of property in the Township where it lies. 1 will collect Taxes as follows. At R. S. Gleaton's Store, Friday December 25, 1874. Knotts Mill Bull Swamp, Saturday Decem her 26th, 1874. Lew is vi He, Tuesday and Wednesday De cember 20th and 30th 1874. Fort Motte, Thursday December 31st 1874. Branchvillo, 8atiirday January 2nd, 1875. J. Hamp Feldern, Friday January 8, 1876, And on all other days at Orangcbnrg Court House. J. H. LIVINGSTON, County Treasurer, THE LAE&EST STOCK O IP fcd m GO BN Central South Carolina. AT 1\ K0HN:& BRO, Dry Goods Imporiam New Goods, New Goo ds, HAS JUST BEEN RECEIVED AT THE FRESH, CHEAP and GENTTIWE GROCERIES, Such an Bacon ixas?, Lard, Butter, Floor, Molasses, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee Ac. &. And in rear of the Grocery, is the ENTEEPRISE SAJLOOlSr, -.mTWPS U kep.1 fuU finest grades of LIQUOBJ?, 8EGAB8 Ac, which wiU b. sold to salt the purchaser. Call and see for yourself, March 26 ._ 187 A FISCHER. ? Bacon, Sugar Coffee & Flour JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CA B, AT THE! ^ Cheap Grocery House of J S ALBERCtOTTI, Feb. 19 1874 tf Corner Russell Street and Railroad. W, K. CROOK HAVING JUST OPENED A FIRST CLASS GROCERY AND LIQUOR 8TORE, Would call the attention of the public to his well selected Stock off Bacon, Flour, Uard, Butter, Mo* asses S?g?r, Coffee, Syrup, Can Groods, LiIQUOKS ?fco- ; - OPPOSITE BULL, 8COVILL & TIKE T. B. BO YD HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OH? THE BEST* BOOTS SHOES, GROCERIES &?? Which lie will sell low down j ALSO THE LARGEST S*5?CrC SEGARsT^ALNTO TOBACCO _ Ever oflVod in this market. No hrmibug Call-and ? ? i v,.-.ne ymrrself. *j B?V YOUS* GROC ERIES, LIQUORS & CIS ARS .FROM .V C. D. KCRTJ VIT TNT, Agent for H?ZLITT & C O S. Hygienic Tonic Bitters. ITS Ingredients are strictly Vegetable and as prescribe I by nil eduenOed Physician* in their practice. CD. KORTJOIO. Nov 20, c:il 1y Messrs. LA ZAR L S $ MORRIS, OPTICIANS AjSTD OCULISTS, Hartford Conn.. Have with a view to n.cet the increasing demand for their C?fiebrate<i PSRFECTSD SPECTACLES Appointed E. EZEKIEL, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and plated watOj.&e-., Sign of Big Watch, Oraugeburg, S.O., as their sole agent for this place. Spectacles Unparraled. by any for their Strengthen ing anti. Preserving Qualities. Producing a 'Hear and Distinct Vision. As in the Natural lieuiihy Sight. They are the only Spectacles that preserve as well assist the Sight! And are the Cheapest because the liest, always last* iug many years without change being necessary S EZSKXBXi* Aug. 27-(f_AGENT O <*} W CO PS I * ? CO O m b 8 ? i s? s ? co a* 8 & MANUFACTURERS OF BUILDING MATERIAL. GUHERALLY. Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, "Weither-Board? Mouldings for llnilding Purposes, in Great Variety/. NSW ELS, HAND-BAILS, toAuuUoI r.rvo, ??vn-?Lr-i?Ji?iiii.-v'niiufsoau oahh.u, GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL WORK mado as cheap at thi*. establishment as can be made in the United States. We have on hand the largest stock of th? ?tore. South of tho citv of Baltimore, all of which we guarantee will give entire satisfaet*?? to all who want good, substantial work. The snbscrihrrs are ordy practical rnechanics?Sash Blit I ni:d Door Makers?by trade, carryin. iu - :v: >o gontlrmen all overtlds .."ate. .i ? \tn ? i. cier of their work for the past twenty 1\0 i. ' JE On account 'of the manne > . i. nuaaipiicn *? io risk of Breakage of Qlx? wlir p_.i ??>, the Midi in this State at Ilr' i .i-.-it ? ?n the city of Charleston, . iVcri-U Ca o'bia and Florida, as to .... \. i n fei of our work. W. P. BUfc>?i;LL it CO., Charleston, S. O* , >?? h ..''is, and our own u .., : ^ floods are ship* t ..v" ..3 to the purchaser D-1Q