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OBAUQEBURG TIMES. ORANGEBURG, 8. C, JAR. 28, 1875. ?TILE? B. MELLICHASIP, Editor. ? --, , C. Wo WHITEH?AD, I*OJFMSHKR ANO BUSINESS MaNAGEH. ara in so tray responsible for the ffem or opinions of our Correspondents. ZtTCOySIXTENCY. A great clamor li raised by the republicans because the planters of Edgeficld have decided to reduco the Acreage planted in cotton one-third, And in the same ratio to increase the ?res pIiMiterd 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 they have been dis charged. It fa taken lor granted by tho re publicans that this is done to perse cafe negroes and republicans and for no other purpose, and that therefore it should be pat down by the strong arm of the government. We ore also totally opposed to pro scription or persecution for opinion's sake::: 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 Edgeficld, (only on a more gigantic reale), to say too much. However, in tho Edgeficld resolu tions, the words "negro" and "repub lican" do not occur at all; but pup pose such is intended, neither the Fed eral or State government should sav a word, for they have set the example which is thus only partially followed. Io the language of the News and Courier, "at the beginning of every campaign an assessment' is made on every Federal office-holder, no was done in Charleston last autumn, and the man who refuses to pay his quota is at once removed. This cannot be denied." This is all right, because the republican party does it, but if the planters should do the same wa would immediate!) hear the cry of persecution, if not something worse. off one-third of their employees be 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 Bides, be cause it crushes honesty and inde pendence of thought; but all we say here is that "those who live in glas? houses ought not to throw stones'." THE EDOEF1ELD "WAR." Doubtless our people are familiar with tho reported disturbances in Edgeficld which have recently cul minated in the burning of General Butlers residence, and tho wounding of several negroes in a skirmish be tween the arresting posse and the no torious Ned Tennent's militia, who are supposed tc he at the bottom of all the troubles in that section. A. special correspondent of the 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 in his opinion, the facts which an impartial investigation will develop: 1. That1 Oeneral Butler's residence was burned by an incendiary, whos>e name is known and whose guilt can be proved. 5. That Ned Tennent himself was acoes aory before the fact, and that the burning was done at his instigation and by Ii im direc tion. 3. That a warrant was Issued by a repub lican trial justice for the orrent of Tennent and his confederates on the charge of a iron. 4. That Tennaot And his confederates re stated the officers of the law with force and arms on one day, and on the subsequent day (Tuesday) rairted the iiame officer* und fired upon hin poeac and then fled. 6. That upon the same night, (Tuesday) Tennent and his gang ambushed Dr. T. J. McKee and Mr. Merriwether, and riddled their clothing with bullets. 6. Thai the warrant against fennent was at that time Mill unexecuted. 7. That tho white men of that section have done no single act which was not au thorized by law and prompted by a due re gard for the peaoe and good order of the community in which they live." It is now believed by many that Grant, in tho hope of securing a third term, will bring on a war with Spain. II<* thinks that the popular cry of the annexation of Cuba will carry his point, and, so his ambition is satiated, he cares very littlo about tho wasting .of money or blood, COURT. As wo wcvo unable -to be in tho court house during the Humbert trial, in which tho tax-payers are somewhat interested, wo publish the following account of it taken from the Freo Cit* item H "Attorney-?General Molten w?w present on Wednesday to try this case^ tut the indict ment could not he found. He therefore presented to the Grand Jury a new hill; but in consequence of the delay'the' trial was set over until the following day. Tho" at torney-general was not then ready and , naked that the cascr might be delayed until 112 o'clock, as a very material witness would be down on the half-past eleven train. The I delay was granted and tho court took a re cess till 12 o'clock. At the reassembling of the court Mr. Fillebrown, County Auditor Van Tassel and State Treasurer Cardozo appeared as witnesses for tho State, and proved beyond question that Humbert did fail to turn over the funds to State Treas urer on tho 10th of February and March, as ho was required to do so by law. During the examination of State Treasurer, Govcr- | nor Moses' six thousand dollar warrant on I his conlingucnt fund was shown to witness, who identified it an the same presented to him by Humbert. Governor Mcsos 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. The judge Buggested that the testimony was irrelevant, and stated that the atlorney-gsncral could object. The attorney-general said that ia justice to the people of Orangcburg, who hid been defrauded of their money as well as the State, ho 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 tho office eocic time before he was required to render a report. As he was busy preparing it, Williamson could not be found and a postal card Wns received from Andrews which read oa follows: ''Make your rcpoit nothing received? nothing paid out. T. C. Anuhewb. 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 handed it to the 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 Bttamnted to tclL-whniJuid-fcecomo of the money and accounted tor over :M,tyHJU paid to T. C. Andrews, stating time, place and amount. In nuwer to the question "why did you not. make the re tu in?" Humbert said that Andrews had the money to specu late in and could not do so. By an arrangement the case went to the jury without argument on either side, with the understanding if n verdict of guilty was rendered the defendant should be heard on .mitigation of the sentence. The jury rc ported guilty and the sentence was finally passed for one year's imprisonment in the Stat j penitentiary and a fine of one thou sand dollars. Several coses 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 are now go ing on. Judge Reed gives universal satisfaction. He is undoubtedly a good judge. Wm. Auld and l'eter Reed aro condemned to be hung on March 0 th. While we aro gratified to learn from our neighbor that Whittemoro "is a fair and just man," as he continues in high position since his expulsion from Congress, and ought to be "lair and just," we are forced to record cur ob jection to the implication that wc in tended to "go against" Mr. Ezokiel in onr remarks about tho removal of the post office. We don't suppose it is a matter of much concern to Mr. Ezekiel whether we go for or "against" him, as a man like 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 as to Mr. Williams and Mr. Ezekiel, we have always found them kind, courte ous and accommodating, and we hope the post office department will long retain their services. Would that all Undo Sam's officials would do as well. LEGISLATIVE. The committee of privileges and elections in tho Legislature reported favorably on tho bill to make the offices cf county auditor and treasurer electivo, upon which a spirited dis cussion arose in which C. 1*. Leslie showed his hand very plainly. Ho thought the republican party n fool to give away its patronage in this way. \ Crittendcn of Greenville, conferva live, thought that to withhold tho election of these officers from tho people wus to insult them. As tho bill would result in n de cided advantage to tho to tho conser vatives of tho up-county, its passage is extremely doubtful. Tho committee appointed to inves tigate tho charges ot Humbert against Senator Andrews, wo believe, were to report yesterday, which of course was too late to give tho result in this issue, bub we have no reason to doubt, that, as now constituted they will do jus tice. In tho Senate tho preamble and resolutions of Cain, denouncing the white people as "the enemies of univer sal liberty," and throwing upon them tho whole blame for tho state of things there, passed by a strict party vote. Scnatoi Donaldson, conservative, ob jected to tho preamble upon the ground that it took for granted the very state of things that the commit tee appointed under the resolutions were to investigate. He favored the inquiry, but could oot understand how tho Senate could vote upon the preamble before the committee inves tigated. '< y? It matters not whether a*man bo \vhitc or black, republican or demo crat, if he is guilty Jet him bo con demned, and if he is innocent let him be vindicated. Ina question ..of guilt or innocence, party has not a feather's weight with us. We want tho truth and nothing but the truth, and we say let.it come. .? PUHldC MEETING. A meeting of citizens was held on Tuesday night at the fireman's half to consider the subject ?f securing a bet ter guarding of the town. Mr. S. R. Mellichamp was made chairman, and Mr. J. A. Hamilton appointed secre tary. Mr. J. C. Pike, with appropri ate remarks offered a resolution that a committee of cight'bo appointed to confer with Council; also, to call upon the citizens relative to tue matter, which, with another resolution offered by Mr. M. I B'-ownirg that, the com mittee report at eight ^o'clock' on j Wednesday evening, was adopted, j Messrs. J. C. Pike, J. ?. Hey ward, 1.F....I-...-\\r tr t>-.Oot^1*1 F. S. Dibble, were a committee front the white.--, and Messrs. IL Washing ton, J. Mi'Phcrsoii and Morris Br:dli? ford were select?.1 from the co'tired persons present. Tlie mutter t.f liav | ing street lamps was also brought up and relerrod ton commit lee of Messrs. J A. Hamilton, M. I. Browning and F. Dt'Murs. Tho intercut manifested shows that the people are in earnest, and it is to be. hoped that a full sup port will ho given by every voter to a movement which means safety and peace. COMMEKCIAL. M?IIKBTJIE PORT?, v Office oi-* thkOuanokhi u? Tisies, January 28, 1S75. CO II II KCTED II 'EEKLI. Ordinary, - - - - (itx.il Ordinnry, - - 1". ? 12} Low Middling, - - - 13} ? 14 Rough Uice, 1.20(g)? ; Corn, per bushel, ?O0/.? ; CVw Tens S5<2;-?, rodder 1.25 per hundred; Finders 1.50 per huslicl; Baton Hams I2)?18c per lb; Hides 13}; Lard IS @18J; Butter 30|@60; Tallow R(jy)10j Beef )b(ii)\\; Ikes Wax 22@24; Flour per cwt. 4.00fo>4.25; Seed Oats por bushel 50(./>!.75 Chickens 25(<i}.40c each; Geese 1.00^/) 1/25; Turkeys 1.00@1.80; KgRs per dozen 20c. LiVKRF?OT?, January '27.?Cotton easy, nt 7? for mulling uplands; 7jj for Orleans, nales 13,000 bales. IJAi/nMOKi:, January 27.?Cotton quiet? low middling 15. Flour? family, 5.25? 6.25. . CHARLESTON, January 27.?Cotton dull and easier, receipts 3,138 bales; sales 1,00? middling 142; stock 74,621. Savannah, January 27.?Cotton quiet; receipts 4,042bales; Hales 8,00:i?middling 141; stoek 01,301. Auou?TA January 27.?Cotton easy? middling 14J(V14l; low iriddtiiig 13}: good ordinary 111; net receipts 875 bales; sales 1,03(5. A CARD. DR. J. G. WAIMKTAWAKER h CO., ltespcctfully cull the public's attention to their FIRST CLASS DRUG STORK, ok Russell Slrccl, next door to McMastcr'n Brick litiilding, where can bv found a well selected stock of Medicines, Faints, Oils, *oaps mid Fancy ToR*rt Articles. A kind and generous pat roh age i? earnestly solicited. Djt.J. (i. WANN A MA K KU & 00. The Walt Flows AND THEIR CASTINGS, Are for sale in this County by (he under signed who Is Solo Agent These plows and Costings I am offering nt manufacturer's pri ces with freight added. First premium awarded by this County Fair over the Kann er's Friend and all others. KIRK ROBINSON, . Sole Agt. for Orongeburg County. 'Important JVews io FliANTK R&! great Ik ?-:o: N VIEW of the low prices ob tained for Cotton the p/esent 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 in nu CASH PRICE Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $46 Payable May 1st, 1875. Per ton ot 2,000 lbs., - ' $53 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of In terest. THE BRADLEY'S P m hj CASH PRICK. Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $46 Payable May 1st, 1875. TIME PRICE. ? Per ton of 2,000 lbs., - $53 Payable Nov. 1st, 1875, Free of Inter 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 t() Le Added. Call on Agent? fur Almanacs and infor mation. FOR SALE LY 1>. LOUIS, Orangcharg. J. D. I). TANEY, Ilr:?nchvillcrS. C. Geo. IV. WilliinVs & Co., l'r*?j>rictors, Charleston, S. C. Jolun Hamilton Will offer at agents prices the c >lebr.ited M A PI? S' FJ2 1 IT UA'A ? 11 ACID PIK) I'll ATE, AND DISSOLVED BONE. This fertilizer lias a proven commercial va'ue of twice und one half, o\\ r the powral that claim a front rnak. The hone employ cd heilig iVisli from slaughterhouses. Will also sell Peruvian C4t*ano? From fresh cargoes. EIME, SALT, PLOWS, BRIDLES, Plow-lines, Ti ace-chat, e-, I lames, etc., SC., All of which he will sell at*Iow PRICES FOR CASH. A supply of ATLANTIC PHQSPHATE, AND ACID, Will he kept. John A. HAMILTON Dec. 17-?in Dental Notice.' THE undersigned takes pleasure in an nouncing lo his many friends and patrons, that he has permanently located at Orange burg, ('. H.,S. C, where he will devote his entire time, from every Monday till Saturday noon in the PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY in all itn Department*. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all operations entrustedto his care. Chargea very moderate. Office at Dr Fcrsner's old stand over "Will cock's Store. A. M. SNIDER, I). S. ?OL, A?BURY COWARD lUR CTrns^^n^loPro-ft)_ to outi'rt it Aim. npnruum u?. nr i i ui end physMet Owning, I^oatioo. jutodJBc M caA pas m a? rnU ml mrA Uli m mwm\ ar Jfiiwt rat?d Catalogue ?pp^ta?fts?Wl. OLOVK11 & GLOVEK,. AVTO R N E YS AT LA W, Oflit\ opposite Com t House Square, rangoburg, S? C 1\ W. i\r.ovt;i;, Mqrtimkr Gi.ovkr, Julius Glovkr. II MC MICHEL & BLUME, AVING reopened in the ltricK Store, corner of Russell and_ Broughton Streets, announce to the patrons that they Are Sti-1 Alive, and BEING OPPOSED TO Selling indifferent good*, are supplied with the best of every thing in the line of DRY GOODS. SE3ARS and TO BACCO, (iroccrics and Liquors of the best qualities, which they will sell cheap, and the people had better buy beTore GRANT'S WAR WITH SPAIN. e Change of Business at The Old Billiard* Room; IHAVE FITTED UP the above place and have now on hand a well assorted stock of Groceries, consisting in part of FLOUR, SUGAR, SOAP, BACON, COFFEE, STARCH, LARD, BUTTER, CANDLES, POTATOES, TEA, RICE, Also a full assortment of CANNED GOODS, AH of which will be 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. tf New Goods, New Goods, HAS JUST BEEN EE EIVED AT THE 1 FRESH, CHEAP""'1 GENUINE GROCERIES. Knch as Bae.n Hams, Lard, Uulter, Flour, Molasses, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee &z. Sc. And in rear of the Grocery, is the ENTTCRRPISE SA-LOOdNT, "WHICH is kept" full of :ho finest grades of LIQUOR.6, SEGA RS Ac., which will be sold to suit the purchaser. Call and see for votirself. .A. FISCHER March 26 - 1374 tf The Grang T. W. AliSJBBGOTTI, r^opzietcr, Offers to the Public at all Timt;s FRESH RREA1), CAKES, PIES, FRUIT^ CANDIES, TOILET SFTTS, and every Description of Fancy Goods! Wedding CaJte Fit,vnisK?d at Hie Shortest Notice A splendid Lot, of Christmas TOYS and Plvl^ENTSfor Chi dr. :i?ha<jn*: been U-Vit'c p Mfc^.^^ait^.aai>. - ? * y*-* - ^ n aat ? >r\T Mr aV tl 1- n^t'ibii rmmt i i -r t ? K - -V n - . * iav * W-n*-^> c. ?.i 1 W, K. CROOK HAVING JUST OPENED A FIRS T CLASS GROCERY .A-jSTD LIQUOR STORE, "Would call the attention of the public to his well selected Stock of Bacon, Flonr, Lard, Butter, Molasses SiijgaT\ Cofibe {Syrup, Can Goods, Llt^UOliS <&c. OPPOSITE BULL, SCOVILL& PIKE A FULL S i PPL. Y OF LANDREDTHS GARDEN SEED, Just Received AT THE Grange Store; E, EZEMEL AG FjNT O o -2 & g MM fan] >? man o h tn W 3 P4 o pq ? 8 o & i?. i P ea. P b s ?? was b 5 5 ?' S gl S ST UFACTURERS OF BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY { )rossecl Flooring* Ceiling, Vvreiitiler Roarci Mouldings for Building Pin-pones, in (Jreat Variety. NEW ELS, HAND-BAILS, ?ALLUSTERS, WOOD-TURNING and Scroll SAWING GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL WORK made as eheap at thh establishment ju can be made in the United States. We have on hand the largest stock of the above, South of the eity 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 mid Door Maker*?hy trade, carrying on the business; in the city of Charleston, and can refer to gen l Innen all over this State, Georgia, JVorth Cniolina and Florida, as to tne character of their work for the past twenty years. NOTICE Un account of the manner in which we box tin our work, and our own resumption of the risk of breakage of Glass with ordinary handling, our goods are ship ped over the roads in this State at Half Kates, winch is a great- saving to tho purchaser of our work. \\\ P. RUSSELL & CO., Charlcstopi, 8. C- D-10