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ORA?GEBUHG TIMES. ?RAN0KBURG, 8. C, JA?. tt, im. ?TILB8 B. MELLICHAJIF, Editor. G. W. WHITBH^AO/ VvetMWKii and Business Manaoeh. ort tn no way responsible for the views or opinion* of ear Correspondents. XtfCOirSXSTENCr. A great clamor is raised by tbe republicans bows use tbe planters of Edgefield have decided to reduce the Acreage planted in cotton one-third, And is ihe ess:e ratio to increase tbe urea planted in cereals, and conse quently to reduce the number of la borers one-third, and not permit them to occupy the lands in the county from which thoy have been dis charged. It Is taken lor granted by the re publicans that this is done to perse cute negroes .and republicans and for no other purpose, and that therefore it should be put down by the strong arm of the government. We are also totally opposed to pro scription or persecution for opinion's sake in any form; but we think it comes in bad taste for republicans whose whole system and political machinery is exactly the same as that of which they complain, and assert to exist in Edgefield, (only on a more gigantic acale), to say too much. However, in the^ Edgefield reiolu iions, the words "negro" and "repub lican** do not occur at all; but sup pose wich ib intended, neither the Fed eral or State government should eav a word, for they have set the example which is thus only partially followed. In the language of tbe News and Courier, "at the beginning of every campaign an assessment' in made on every Federal office-holder, as was done in Charleston last autumn, and the man who refuses to pay his quota is at once removed. This cannot he denied." This is all right, because the republican party does it, but if the planters should do the same ws would immediately hear the cry of persecution, if not something wore*. If^fcJu^muii>l-fc?r tlio |>lnutO)ro lu ?ura; "off one-third of their employees he cause they persistently vote against them, it is equally cruel for the Uni ted States and State governments to turn off their poor employees as soon as they presume to differ politically with their party leaders. We ate opposed to this prescrip tive system entirely, on both sides, be cause it crushes honesty and inde pendence of thought; but all we say here is that "those who live in glass homes ought not to throw stones." THE EDO EE! ELD "WAR.1* Doubtless our people are familiar with tho reported disturbances in Edgefield which have recently cul minated in the burning of General Butlers residence, and the wounding of several negroes in a skirmish be tween the arresting posse and the no torious Ned Tennent's militia, who are supposed to be at the bottom of all the troubles in that section. A special correspondent of tho News and Courier proceeded to the scene of difficulties along with Judge Mackey, and after hearing the tes timony of Ned Tennent himself and General Butler, pronounces the fol lowing, as iu his opinion, the facts which an impartial investigation will develop: 1. "That'General Butler's residence was burned by an incendiary, whose name is known and whose guilt can be proved. ?. That Ned Tennent himself was acces sory before the fact, and that the burning was done at his instigation and by his direc tion. 3. That a warrant was issued by a repub lican trial justice for the arrest of Tennent and his-cojifcder.deA on the charge of aison. 4. That Tennaet and hlfl confederates re sisted the officers bf the law with force and arma on one day, and on the subsequent day (Tuesday) resisted the same officer* und fired upon hi: potfse and then fled. 6. Thai upon the name night, (Tuesday) Tennent and his gang ambushed Dr. T. J. McKee and Mr. Merriwcthcr, and riddled their clothing witli bullets. 6. Thai the warrant against Tennent was *t that time still unexecuted. 7. That the white men of that section have done no single act which was not au thorised by law and prompted by a due re r>nrA tnf tho po.'ioe (Inf} gOOd Order of the community in which they live." It is now believed by many that Grant, in the hope of securing a third term, will bring on a wnr with Spain. He thinks that the popular cry of tho annexation of Cuba will carry his point, and, so his ambition is satiated, lie cares very littlo about tho wasting pf money or blood. COURT,* As wo wovo unable to bo in tlie coort house during tho Humbert trial, in which the tax-payers are somewhat iii&rcsted, wo publish the following account of it taken from the Frco Cit izen: "Attorney-General Melton was present on Wednesday to try this caso but the indict ment could not he found. lie therefore presented to the Grand Jury a new hill; hut in consequence of tho delay tho (rial was set over uuttl the following day. The at torney-general was not then ready and osked that the case might ho delayed until 12 o'clock, as a very material witness would be down on the half-past eleven train. The delay was granted and the court took a re cess tili 12 o'clock. At the reassembling of tho court Mr. Fiilebrown, County Auditor Van Tassel and Stato Treasursr Cardozo appeared as witnesses for tho State, and proved beyond question that Humbert did fail to turn over tho funds to State Treas urer ou the loth of February and March, as he was required to do so by law. During the examination of State Treasurer, Gover nor Moses'six thousand dollar warrant on bis continguejit fund was shown to witness, who identified it irn the sumo presented to him by Humbert. Governor Moses had re voked the order, or told him not to pay it, because Andrews had failed to make good the consideration. The defense did not attempt to deny that the funds were not turned over as required by law, and the only witness was the defend ant himself. J. L. Humbert took the stand and with much self-possession proceeded to give his testimony in the way he claims to have been bled by Andrews. Tho judge suggested that the testimony was irrelevant, and stated that tho attorney-general could object. The attorney-general said that ia justice to tho people of Orangeburg, who had been defrauded of their money as well as tho State, bo should interpose no objec tion to Mr. Humbert's stating why he had not made the returns. Mr. Humbert continued by stating that he had been in the office some time before he was required to render a report. As he was busy preparing it, Williamson could not be found and a postal card was received from Andrews which read as follows: ''Make your repott nothing received? nothing paid out T. C. Andiiews. The judge asked if he could produce the postal card; Mr. Humbert took from a pack age of documentary evidence the card re ferred to and banded it to tho judge. He reported as the senator advised and this was the reason of his failure to comply with the law at that time. Mr. Humbert then _aUejaintedJo _tell_what hod become of _thu mn?ey and accounted tor over 5>ia;ouu pain to T. C. Andrews, stating time, place and amount. In nnwer to the question "why did you not. make the return?" Humbert said that Andrews had the money to specu late in and could not do so. By on arrangement the case went to the jury without argument on cither side, with the understanding if a verdict of guilty was rendered tho defendant should he heard on mitigation of the sentence. The jury re ported guilty and the sentence was finally passed for one year's imprisonment in the Stati penitentiary and a fine of one thou sand dollars. Several cases against Hum bert and McKinley jointly, for forgery, were continued till the next term of court. The State cases were finished last week and the civil cases arc now go ing on. Judge Heed gives universal satisfaction. He is undoubtedly a good judge. Wm. Auld and Peter Reed aro condemned to be hung on March Oth. While we aro gratified to learn from our neighbor that Whittemoro "is a fair and just man," as lie continues in high position since his expulsion from Congress, and ought to be "lair and just," we are forced to record our ob jection to the implication that wc in tended to "go against" Mr. Ezckiel in onr remarks about tho removal of the post office. We don't suppose it is a matter of much concern to Mr. Ezckiel whether we go for or "against" him, as a man liko him, who is conscientiously dis charging his duty, is generally indif ferent to what people may say or think; but wo would prefer him not to get a wrong impression. We only alluded to the frequent removals of the post office, and us to Mr. Williams and Mr. Ecekicl, we have always found thum kind, courte ous and accommodating, and wc hop* the post office department will long retain their services. Would that all Uncle Sam's officials would do ns well. LEGISLATIVE. The committee of privileges and elections in tho Legislature reported favorably on tlio bill to make the offices cf county auditor and treasurer elective, upon which a spirited dis cussion nroso in which C. P. Leslie showed his hand very plainly. Ho thought tlio republican party a fool to give away its patronage in this way. fjrittenden of Greenville, conferva _3?J live, thought that to withhold the election of these oflioera from tlio pcoplo was to insult them. A? tho bill woold result in a de cided advantage to tho to tho conser vatives of tho up-county, its passage is extremely doubtful. Tho committee appointed to invee> tigato the charges ot Humbert against Senator Andrews, wo believe, were to report yesterday, which of course was too late to give the result in this issue, hut we have uo reason to doubt, that, as now constituted they will do jus tice. In tho Senate the preamble and resolutions of Cain, denouncing the white people as "the cuotnies of univer sal liberty," aud throwing upon them tho whole blame for the state of things there, psssed by a strict party vote. Scnatoi Donaldson, conservative, ob jected to tho preamble upon the ground that it took for granted tho very stato of things that the commit tee appointed under the rrxnlutions were to investigate. He favored the inquiry, but could not understand how ihe Sc-ii?te uuuld vote upon the preamble before the committee inves tigated. It matters not whether a*man be white or black, republican or demo crat, if he is guilty let him be con demned, and if he is innocent; let him be vindicated. Ina question if guilt or iuuoccncc, party has not a feather's weight with us. Wo want tho truth and nothing but tho truth, and we say let.it come. ?* ? m-?* rrjlllilC 2IBETINQ. A meeting of citizens was held on Tuesday night at the fireman's hall to cousider the subject of securing n bet ter guarding of the town. Mr. S. R. Meliichamp was miulo*chairninn, and Mr. J. A. Hamilton appointed secre tary. Mr. J. C. Pike, with appropri ate remarks offered a resolution that a committee of eight'bo appointed to confer with Council; also, to call upon the citizens idative to tue matter, which, with another resolution offered by Mr. M. I B^ownirg tliafe the com mittee report At eight o^eloek on Wednesday evening, was adopted. Messrs. J.C. Pike, J. S. I ley ward, ,Tmr 1 T? i-l r- "f?u. "?-nil F. 8. Dibble, were a committee from the whiles, and Messrs. II. Washing ton, .1. McPherson imcl Klyrris pn?l? lord were seDctr.l from the cobired persons present. Tlio matter i.f hav ing street lumps was also brought up and rcJerrod to a com mit tee of .Messrs. J A. Hamilton, M. I. Browning and F. DeMars. The interest manifested shows that the people are in earnest, and it is to bo hoped (hat a lull sup j port will he given by every voter to i a movement which means safety and I peace. I COMMERCIAL. M A !* Iv ET ItEPORTS Office or tiieOraxcrboiv) Times, January 28, 1S75. CO 11 It ECTJED WEEKLI. Ordinary, ? - Hood Ordinary, - - 1"- @ 12$ Low Middling, - - - 13] (a) 14 Rough Rice, 1.20(7?,? ; Corn, per bushel, 90^.? ; Coyr I'cas 85??; Fodder 1.25 per hundred; Pihdcm 1.50 per bushel: Bacon Hams 12J?18c per lb; Hides 13J: Lard 18 (?18?; Butter.80?60; Tallow 8@10; Beef 10@l:'j Bees Wax 22@24; Flour per cwt. 4XW2>4.25; Seed Oats por bushel ?0(-V,!.7? Chickens 25?40c each; Geese L00?1?5; Turkeys 1.00?L50; Kggs per dozen 20e. Livunroor., January 27.?Cotton easy, nt li for mid ling Uplands; 7j for Orleans, sales 12,000 bales. Bai.TiMOUe, January 27.?Cotton quiet low middling i?. Flour?family, 5.25? 6.25. . CltAbi.estoh, January 27.?Cotton dull] and easier, receipts Il.l?S hales; sales 1,00?I middling 14|; stock 74,521. Savannah, January 27.?Cotton qniet; receipts -1,012 bales; sales 8,001??middling 141; "tcw?k 01,301. AUOUiJTA January 27.?Cotton easy? middling MJ(" 14|; low ir hulling I3i}: good ordinary LI; net receipts 875 hales; sales 1.030. A GARE). DR. J. G. WANKAMAKER & CO., Respectfully call the public's attention to their FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE, on Knssull Street, next door to McMaster's Brick Building, where can be found a well selected stock of Medicines, Paints, oils, *<>aps anil Fancy Toilet Articles. A kind and generous patronage is earnestly mlieited. Un.J. (i. WANNA MA K KR &GO. The Watt Plows AND T11 BIR CASTINGS, Arc for sale in this County by tlio under signed who is Sole Agent. These plows and Castings 1 am offering nit manufacturer's pri cos with freight added. First premium awarded by this County Fair over the Farm er's Friend and all others. K IHK UOBINSON, Sole Agt. for Orangeburg County* 'Important News to FXiANTJK RS! GREAT -:o: n VIEW of the low prices ob _ tained for Cotton the present sen son, and in order to place our Guanos within the reach of every planter, we have greatly reduced our prices. They will be sold as follows: THE cash PRICE Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $46 Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. Per ton ot 2,000 lbs., - * $53 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of In terest. the 13 rat) ley's fill llill CASH PRICK. Ter Ion of 2,000 lbs., - $46 Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. ? Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $53 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of Iulcr est. THE PALMETTO Acid Phosphate. CASH PRICE. Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $30 Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $35 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of inter est. Freight and Drayago tO Lc Added. Call on Agents for Almanacs nnd infor mation. FOR sali: liY TTT--.? ?, ? ? ? m.w.m.x.r-O . HI T*.I.\ f 1>. LOUIS, Oruhgebiirg. iL 1). I). TANBY, IlPtnclivijlcrS. C. Gco. W. Willianis & Co., Proprietors, ChaileMon, S. C. Jonn Hamilton Will oiler at agents prices the celebrated M A P1?.' S' FE 1VY11\1A 1 i ACID PIIO. Pi I ATE, AN L> 1) [SOLVED HONE. This fertilize* hna it proven commercial value of twite und oho half, owr the sewral that claim a front rank. The hone employ eil being fresh from slaughterhouses. Will also sell Peruvian CSuano. From fresh cargoes. LIME, SALT, PLOWS, BRIDLES, Plow-lines, TracCrchaLC?, Ilames, &c? All of which he will sell at*jow PRICES FOR CASH. A supply of ATLANTIC PIIOSPH ATE, AND ACID, Will he kei>t. John A. HAMILTON Dec. 17-3ni Dental ^otice. THE undersigned takes pleasure in an nouncing to his many friends and patrons, that he has permanently located at Orange burg, C H.,S. 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 enlrustcdto his care. Charges very moderate. Ofllco at Dr Fersner's old stand over Will cock's Store. I A. M. SNIDER, D. S. ?0L,ASBURY -COWARD ^m^r^^^w'^^'si?ot?f, i )to outfit &Z Alois, nparotu? Hfk ft? Qfsttmfjk ft ml physfoa burning, XpoatUta netadj?e ?* and j/navosfbta rarjLnMa end VIo^Kftk . a r UhutrMod CBoIogl* ?B>9t<J??^??. GLOVKR & GLOVER, AVTO U N E YS A T L A W, Oflm opposite Com l House Square Orcingoburg, S? C? r. w. \. iovEKj Mortimer Glover. \ Julius Gl.ovku. Feb. li)\ tf MC MICHEL & BLUM E, II AVING reopened in the Brie? Store, corner of Russell and "Broughton Streets, nnnouuee to the patrons that they Are Stf l Alive, and BEING OPPOSED TO Selling indifferent goods, are supplied vdth the best of every thing in the line of DRY GOODS. SE3AR8 and TO BACCO, Orutx-ritaj and Liquors of the best qualities, which they wil! sell cheap, and th? people had better buy berore GRANT'S WAR WITH SPAIN. ? Change of Business at Thft Old Billiard* Room. IHAVE FITTED UP the above place and have now on hnnd a well assorted stock of Groceries, consisting in part of FLOUR, SUGAR, SOAP BACON, COFFEE, STARCH, LARD, BUTTER, CANDLES, POTATOES, TEA, RICE, Also a f?ll assortment of CANNED GOODS, All of which will bo sold at the low est living prices. ? MY SAMPLE ROOM In rear of Grocery, is well stocked with CHOICE LIQUORS, CIGARS anp TOBACCO. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Jan. 1 F. DE MARS. 1874. Hew Goods, New Goods, HAS JUST BEEN RE EIVED AT THE i FRESH, CHEAP and GENUINE GROCERIES. Such as B?en Hams, Lard, Batter, Flour, Molasses, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee &c &. And in rear of the Grocery, is the ENTEEPI^I^E S^LOOjNT, WHICH is kept" full of :he finest grades of LIQUOR.? SEGARS Ac, which will be sold to suit the purchaser. Call nnd sco for voiirsclf. .A. FISCHER March 26 ? 1374 tf T. W- ATL.3I3RGOTTI,- Proprietor. Offers to the Public at all Times FRESH BREAD, CAKES, PIKS, FRUITS, CANDIES, TOILET SFTTS, and every Description of Fancy Got ids'. Wedding Calie Furnished ui Ihe Shortest Notier, --1?11"-^ i*;,l,?if (~''"''Ii!?'"9-?'>Y,S aml PM/SENTS for C|d drcn^ha\jiw: been B-.-eive p W, K. CROOK. HAYING JUST OPENED A FIRST CLASS GROCEEY -/VISTD LIQUOR STOIU3, "Would call the attention of the public to his well Bclected Stock of Bacon, Flour, Lard, Butter, Molasses Sugar, Coflee? Syrupj Can Goods, LIQUORS &c. OPPOSITE BULL,SCOVILL& PIKE A FULL Si PPILY OF LANDREDTHSGARDEN SEED, Just Received AT THE Grange Store; AGENT O O H to W a < o 8 o a a B ??? Ca co 2J Q I tr1 b o ?3 KS?! MANUFACTURERS OF BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY s v. I )ressecl Floorings Ceili rig, "Weather [Board Mouldings for Building Purposes, in Great Variety. NEWELS, HAND-RA1 LS, wALLUSTKRS, WOOD-TURNING nnd Scroll SAWING GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL WORK made as cheap at thh establishment ja can he made in the United Mates. We have on hand the Inrgcst stock of the above, South of the city of Baltimore, all of which we guarantee will give enti c satisfaction to all who want good, substantial work. The subscribers are the only practical mechanics?Sash Blind and Door Makers?by trade, carrying on tho business in tho city of Charleston, and can refer to Kentinnen all over this State, Georgia, ATorth Carolina and Florida, as to tne character of their work for the past twenty years. NOTICE On account of the manner in which we box un our work, and our own assumption 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 tho purchaser of our work. W. P. RUSSELL & CO., Charlcstoji, S. ? D-1?