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ORAflQEBUIvQ TIMES. ORANGEBURG, S. C., PRC. 31, 1874. STILES B. MELLICHAMP, Editor. ' G. W. WHITE HE AD, PUBMSKEB AND B?BINlW? MAKAO!:!!. 4* ? ? 10U We ore in no way responsible for the views or opinions of our Correspondents. hUMBERT VS. ANDREWS. As a mattet of local interest we pub lish below an interview which recently took place between Humbert ond a reporter of the Nowa and Courier. The statements, if true, are of a serious nature. We suppose the public will soon see who ther Senator Andrews successfully meets them or not. If the people had confidence in their Courts of j U3ticc,5uich discussions would be useless and unwise. HUMBERT'S STORY. You see me confined in this jail, de prived of the comforts of life, and my wife and child thrown upon the chart ties of a merciless public, just because I have been deceived and robbed by a man older and more experienced than myself, I am anxious that the tax payers of Orangeburg shall know what has become of their money, aud 1 am glad of the opportunity to avail myself of the columns of the News and Courier. Boon after T. C. Andrews was oleoted State senator from this county, I was appointed county treasurer through his influence, and, by his direction, I was compelled to employ in my office as my chief clerk his brother-in-law, ? B. H. Williamson. Reporter. What was the cause of jour first arrest. THE FIRST FRAUD. Humbert. It was this. Andrews come into my office to make up my re ports, aud advised me not to send all the money to Treasurer Cardozo, but to let him (Andrews) have it to man ipulate. I, soon after, went to Colum bin, and the Slate treasurer caused my arrest. I told him then that I would pay him v/hat money I had in bank; but on my way out, I met Senator Andrews, who advised me not to do this, but to put $5,000 in his wife's name and 85,000 in his name. He then said I could allow myself to be tirrooied, and lie WOUld CUUSO my IC lease. This I refused to do, and was arrested. The plain truth of the mat tor is, that I have been ROBBED BY ANDREWS. who used frequently to come into my office and help himself from my drawer. Reporter. Why did you allow him to do this ? 0 Humbert. Don't you see that I was completely in his power, because he could remove me whenever he wauled to do so? Since I have been in jail lie has been here four or five times, and has told mo that it was no use for me to cut off my nose to spite my face; that if I would keep quiet he would see me all right. But I don't intend to keep quiet any longer. I cannot allow myself to suffer while the man who has robbed me and plundered the taxpay ers is permitted to go free. WHY HUMBERT WAS APPOINTED. I can see now that I was made county treasurer simply to be robbed. If the right grand jury had been selected this matter would have been thoroughly sifted, and this man's misdeeds would not have been cloked up. Who* it was - time for me to make my first report I telegraphed to Andrews to see if he had any money forme. He replied by a postal card advising mo to report to the county commissioners that nothing had been received; and I did so. But on going to my office I found that An drews had collected the fines from H. P. Cooke, trial justice, at Lewis villo, on the 13th of August, 1873, had entered them as cash received, and had given receipts for Ihetn. At the sumo time he collected the fines from W C. .Reeves, trial justice at Rowo's Pump, receipted for them,nnd kept tho money. Reporter. Why didn't you kick against this? Humbort. I did, but Andrews threat cued to remove mo if I kicked up a fuss. This same man Andrews, togcth ex with Governor Moses, is the cause of all my troubles, nnd I only ask tho impartial judgment of the people after they have heard my story, A. ii'vlCK WAY OF COLLECTING TAXES. Reporter. Have you anything to say in proof of this? 1 lumber*.. Yes, I havo a good deal to Bay. Look how I was swindled and led into tho trnp. Why, Andrews used to pay his store account Willi orders on mo which I was' compelled to re ceive in payment of taxes. Reporter. But tho proofs Humbert, where nre tho proofs ? Humbert. Here they are,(produo iog & bundle offtocuments.) Here you. see is an account of Geo. H Cor nelson a merchant of this place, against T C Andrews, amounting to $19492. This account was brought into my office on the 20th of January, 1874, and ten dered to my clerk "Williamson, An drew'a brother-in-law, it payment of taxes. Williamson accepted it I knew nothing of this transaction until the 31st ot January. On the 80th of Jan uary Andrews sent a note to me order ing me to give JD Palmer, his t&x receipt, $14 60, and to charge the same to him, (Andrews.) On the 2d of Feb ruary, I was compelled to receive An drowa's due bill in payment of taxes from a man named Jefferson, and, on the same day, another due bill in pay ment of the taxes of July Embly for $34. I was obliged to give tax-receipts for these amounts and a great many others lor which I never received the money. HOW ANDREWS BLED HUMBERT. Boon after this Andrews sent for me to come to Columbia, where he was in attendanco at the Senate. He told me he was hard up and wanted a hundred dollars. Of course I was compelled to give it to him. On or about tho 7th of Febuary he came into my office and got his tax receipt from his broth-, er-in-law, amounting $53621, and the tax receipts of a man named Cheese borough for $19 27.. These receipts were given and no money has ever been paid on them. On the 17 th of Feb ruary, when I paid him the $6,000 on Gov. Moses s warrant, I also paid him $6,000 besides, for which he promised me to get another draft on the Govern or's contingent fund. This, he said was the arrangement between him and Moses; that instead of paying the money oyer to tho State treasurer he would pay in the warrants. The pub lic know that he has not done this, and that I have been arrested for the deficit. Mr. Herman Wahlers was in my office at the time, and saw me hand him (Andrews) the package of money. Again, on the 17th of February, I gave Andrews a check for $697, which he promised to make good when ho returned from Columbia. He hag never yet paid it. Ou.the 27th ?f of march, wheu I was in Columbia, I gave him a check for $125 to pay his carriage bill at Greenfield. I also gave him $33182 to pay the taxes on his wife,s property in Riehl nnd County. He promised to make all these good when he went to Columbia to make my settlement, but never did so. Reporter. Why did ho go to Col umbia to make your settlement with the State treasurer? Humbert. Well, it is usually custo mary for the senators to carry the mon ey to the State treasurer from the coun ty treasurers. Here is a telegram, one of several that I rocie vcd from him, and all of which I was forced to obey. The telegram is as follows. * Columbia, S. C, February 12,1874. To John L. Humbert, Treasurer: Please express me $300 by the first express after receipt of telegram. T. O. Andrews. On the 6th of March I recioved an other telegram from him to express him $600, which I was also forced to obey. Now don't you see how this man has imposed on and robbed me? Reporter. With all this evidence in your possession, why have you kept your mouth shut so long? ANDREWS UTTERLY FAITHLFSa. Humbert. Because Andrews advis ed me to keep quiet until after the elec tion, and promised to get mo out all right. He also told my wife to adviso me to do this, but you see he has de ceived me. It is even rumored now that I am to be convicted so as to pre vent me from giving my testimony and in order to cover up the .dark deeds of this roan; and so I ask tue people of Orangeburg County, who wnnt to know whore their money is gone, to give me a hearing through the columns of Tho News and Courier, and to watch these proceedings closely. I want to remind them of the fact that, at the last term of tho court Andrews was reported to tho grand jury for indictment, and I am told, that when the report of the jury was handed in, his name was er ased from the original in lead pencil. This is the man who has robbed nie; tho man appointed me because I was young nnd inexperienced, and because he could U80 mo as his tool. It is due to myself and my wife nnd child, and to the party to which I belong, that tho people of the State should know him. J NEWS ITEMS. A largo party of tho beet citizons of Bum tor emigrated for Texas tho other day. v Tim Hurley has been appointed Treasurer of Charleston. He also gave out one thousand loaves of bread to the poor of the city. A Washington correspondent says that General McGowan could success fully contest Hogers seat in Congress on the ground that H?ge, according to law, lives out his district, and that hi* majority in some counties indicates fraud. Washington dispatches foreshadow early and favorable action on the Houso bills for the admission of Colo rado and New Mexico, with the object of adding four Republican Senators and two Congressmen to the present | bodies. Greenwood was thrown into great excitement last Monday by a personal difficulty between Messrs. F A Arnold and J W Dukes?both of that ploc6. A number of shots were fired by both parties. Dukes received a flesh wound in hin fh'"h. o S. J. Anderson an old politician of Georgia committed suicide in Atlanta the other day by shooting himself through the head. His will was a T?ry strange one. Among other things he bequeathed his pistol to Gen. Robert Toombswith the recommendation that he follow his example. We suppose we will soon he r from the Tombs. chas. f. steinmeyer, CAHRLESTON, B. C. Measurer and Inspector of LUMBER and TIMBER. I would moat respectfully call the atten tion of my Friends to my election to the above Position, andsolicit their favors in the future. My actions shall be an unprejudiced as in the past, and entire satisfaction guaran teed. 24?3t, Dental Notice THE undersigned taken pleasure in an nouncing to his many friends aud patrons, that he has permanently located at Orange burg, C. II ,8. C, where he will devote his entire time, from every Monday till Saturday noon to the PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY in all its Departments. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all operations entrustedto hi* care. Charges very moderate. Office at Pr Vernier's old stand over Wilt cock's Store. A. M. SNIDER, D. S. TOST! TOYS!! TOYS!!! C'andios! Candies!! Candies!!! JUST RECEIVED BY DR-E-J- OLIVEROS,. A largo assortment of Toys, and fancy Candies, Raisins, Fire Crackers, fine pocket Cutlery, and preaentu suitable for the Christ mas holidays. All of which are cordially recommended, to the inspection of the public before purchasing elsewhere. Orangeburg Drug Store, By DR. OLIVEROS. THE of charleston, g. c. WILLIAMS, BLACK & WILLIAMS, Agfa., No. 3 Cotton Exchange SOUTH ATLANTIC WHARF. These first class Fertilizers, carefully pre pared under the Hpecial supervision of our chcmiHt, Dr St. Julien Ravenel, are now of fered at reduced rates. THE STONO SOLUBLE GUANO Is a thoroughly-ammoniated Fertiliser. THE STONO ACID PHOSPHATE Is excellent for composting, or or in the drill with seed. Special rates will be made with all purchasers 'or Cash Ordors. Address 10. C. WILLIAMS, Treasurer, Koy Box 486, Charleston, 8. O Agent at Orangeburg, dec.24-3ra E. EZEKIEL. ANNO UNC EMENT ON and after the First day of February rext, I will be prepared tc receive BOABDEK8 IN connection with my Day School. I will take either Roys or Girls.. JAMES S. heyward, Principal, ORANGEBURG ACADEMY. Nor-10 3m OOL, ASBURY COWARD Dec- 24 187 3m THE LAEGEST STOCK OF* I_j m 02 m I ( OD m GO Central South Carolina, AT T. Kohn & Brother, Dry <?oods Imporiuro New Goods, New Goods, HAS JUST BEEN RECEIVED AT THE I FRESH, CHEAP and GENUINE GROCERIES, Sod.at Bate* Harus, Lard, Butter, Flour, Molaaaw, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee &c A. And in rear of the Grocery, is the ENTERPRISE SALOON, WHICH ii kept full of the finest grades of LIQUORS, 8EGARS Ac, which will be sold to suit the purchaser. Call and see for yourself. ? t iL FISCHER. March 26 18741 tf -!-"i-m-rnnw inwii m i n i wri r mum mm 11 m Bacon, Sugar Coffee & Flour JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CA M, AT THE Cheap Grocery House of ?T S ALBERGOTTI, Feb. 19 1874 tf Corner Russell Sireel #md Railroad The Orangeburg Bakery, T- W ALBERGOTTI, Proprietor* Offers to the Public at all Times FRESH BREAD, CAKES, PIES, FRUITS, CANDIES, TOILET SFTT8, and every Description of Fancy Goods. Wedding Cake Furnished at tlie Shortest Notice* A splendid Lot of Christmas TOYS and PRESENTS for Children has just been Received T. B. BO YD HA8 JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF THE BEST BOOTS SHOES, GROCERIES *C, Which he will sell low down ALSO THE LARGEST STOCK SEGARS A3STT> TOBACCO Ever offered in this market. No humbug, Call and convince yourtolf. Ts B, BOYDAS BUY YOUII GROCERIES, LIQUORS &.G IG ARS FROM C. 3D* KORT.T YETTST, Agent for HAZLl 11 & CO S. Hygienic Tonic Bitters. ITS Ingredients are strictly Vegetable and as prescribed by all educated Physicians in their practice. C. O. KORTJOI1N. Nov 20, ehl ly A FULL SUPPLY OF LANDREDTHS GARDEN SEED, ?fust Received AT THE Grange Store. E* EZEKIEL o o M w GO ? g CO g & p ZD tr oi ? PS i MANUFACTURERS OF BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY. iDressed Elooring, Ceiling, "Wentlier Boards, Mouldings for Building Purposes, in Great Variety. NEWELS, HAND-RAILS. UALLU8TERS, WOOD-TURNING and Scroll SAWING. GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL WORK made as cheap at this establishment as can be made in the United States. We have on hand tho largest stock of the above, South of the city of Baltimore, all of which we guaranteo will give entire satisfaction to all who want good, substantial work. The snbecribers are the only practical mechanics?Sash Blind and -Door Makers?by trade, carrying on the business in the city of Charleston, and can refer to genllrmen all over this State, Georgia, .North Catolina and Florida, as to t no character of their work for tho past twenty years. NOTICE On account of tho mauher in which we box up our work, and our own nmumption of the risk of Breakage of Glass with ordinary handling; our goods are ship* ped over the roads in this State at Half Rates, which is a great saving to the purchaser of our work, W. P. RUSSELL & CO., Charleston, 8. C* D-10