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rl'he Orangeburg Times. IFfillKD I'VKKY SATURDAY MORNINfl. Terms of SubKerifttiuti. Ons < >)?<? ' in- Year.$2 00 " Six Mou'hH. 1 0U Hates of Advertising. One Sayurc 1st Insertion.SI ">0 Each Subsequent " . 1 00 Notices inserted in Local Column ut 20c per Low. Ail Svbseriptions and Transient Advertise Mcnts I" bi p<tid for in Advance. fl-.ir' iVn Hce.ipts jor Subscription or Adver tisements arc Valid unless Signed by Business Ufa. nager. ???<?> ' We are in no way responsible for tl>c views or opinions <>f our Correspond ents. SATURDAY, JUNE !. 1878. General amnesty. The Columbia correspondent of the Journal of Commerce reports (bat tbo recent meeting of the Republics n Executive Committee was held at tbe suggestion of President Hayes, to consider the matter of a general am nesty, concerning which a correspon dence has been going on between Governor Hampton and l'rcsident Hayes for some time, ["hero are many prosecutions banging over citi zens for complicity in the old Ku Klux riots, more than a hundred in dictments against those who were engaged in the Ilnmhuig and I'llcu . ton troubles, and also many South Carolinians who are serving out their terms of imprisonment in tbe Albany penitentiary; lor these Govern r Hampton is very desirous that a general amnesty be declared, and President Hayes does not seem averse to the plan provided, all prosecutions against all political offenders iu South Carolina should he dropped und that those already convicted, should be pardoned. Wo have never believed in political persecution; it is opi oscd to the cardinal prineipVs of Demo cracy and never can bo in accord with the Anglican system of liberty asset forthin our Constitution; but where actual fraud exists on the part of government officials and the proof is direct, prosecution against such transgressors cannot, by any use of language, be made persecution. To declare a general amnesty or issue pardons under such circumstances is to license crime and hinder the pro gress of justice. The mere fact of the offender being [a Governor, or Judge or Legislator is no reason why he should be pardoned any more than ^--ft-peYiy~~coTr^^ " offender against the rights and pro petty of a citizen. 'Ihe stealing of money by legisla tive processes is no more justifiable than the stealing of money by ths unv nrruntable processes of the bur glar, or the taking of a pig from a neighbor's pen. Social society is regulated by a proper protection of the property and persons of its members, and every oflense against these must be pun ished; so with political society the right.- of the citizens and the prop erly of the [government must be se cure against offenders, or the organi zation fails to accomplish its end and anarchy ensues. If pardon in the latter case is necessary because it favors of political pets eculion, then pardon in the former is necessary because it savors of social persecution , which makes the whole system of government worse than a farce. We do not pretend to kn r.v what is behind tin? curtains but nothing should be there but the purest mi tives; and having unbounded confidence in the integrity and patriotism of (J >verhor Hampton, we urc'pcrfcctly willing to allow him to carry out his purposes ns ho may think bc-t for lho good of our dear old Stale. Love not hatred, gratitude not condemnation, should fill ihe J_breo?l of i vory one for him who has so successfully piloted tbo noble old vessel of South Carolina Democracy through the stormy period of the last two years?a period when human passion raged at its highest; when sectional bitterness and party strife invited the rupture of every tie that bound citizen to citizen anil subject to the government; and when corruption and crime, l.y an assumed authority, held in abeyance the honor and pride of Carolina's noblo sons. The dangerous sen is not yet passed, hut the ginnd old vessel, bearing the marks of a hundred voyages, with | not a plank sprung or a spar broken and with Hampton at. the wheel, will safely ride the billows a id enter a haven of rest. We learn that Mr. Hccdy N orris I ns been appointed agent of the V\ heeler ?v. Wihon Sewing Machine. We wish him every success. Probable Peace in Europe. Tho latest reliable advices from Europe indicate a speedy adjustment ol the troubles which have been, for so long, threatening the entire Continen t with a long and bloody war. A con ference has been appointed and will meet tnnler the auspices of Bismark at Berlin, probably about tho middle of June, and will be participated in by Russia, England, Austria, France, Germany and perhaps Greece. The treaty of St. Stcphano will, of course, be discussed and Russia will be obliged to consent to the expung ing of all stipulations which may be adjudged to be hazardous to the pro per adjustment of the balance of power between the interested nations. Russia seems to be a weaker power than was at first generally supposed, made so probably by the bloody and expensive war just ended with Tur key; Kngland, on the contrary, is rich and has recently developed a strength in the number, efficiency and drill of her East India tr oops, that has surprised her neighbors and perhaps alarmed Russia. The Ruler of Russia would prefer war if th e probabilitieswere only favorable, and consents to a conference because of his already enormous debt and the increased chances against his success; Imgland, though not averse to war, yet loves peace and tho prosperity which an extensive commerce and trade bring her. The effect of this new phase of the troubles, has been remarkable uj on all the nations of Europe, both tin un cial and fpolilical. The rise in ail kinds of securities iu London has been almost unprecedented and there is a renewed confidence pervading cir cles generally. We trust, all may be true, because peace throughout Europe means pros perity throughout America. Bald Mountain.' It was reported a few weeks ago that this mountain, situated iu the upper portion of Spartan burg county, from some unknown cause, was found to be split in two from top to bottom, and that much excitement prevailed among the ci.i/.eus of tho surround ing country. To ascertain tho facts, that enterprising journal The News und. Courier dispatched a special re porter to make examination and -rqiQit,.re.sult.s.. A xr&?kj-J^oyl.jQU&.. hundred yards in length, about four feet in width and of unknown depth was discovered running due cast and west, and but a short distance from the brow of the precipice. This crevice has every appeal ance of a rccul origin, but seems to bo nothing more than a large section of the clifl separating from the body of the mountain, and will result some day in a laud slide similt)?* to other pheno mena of a like character in moun tai tons regions. No sign of th*? re j ported volcano to rival Vesuvius was discovered, or the smell of sulphur, or appearance of smoke. '1 hreeyears ago this mountain gave forth certain rumbling sounds which threw the whole country into a state of terror and wild confusion. The .Judgment Bay was thought to be near at ihnnd, prayer meetings were held and many of these old mountain sinners joined the church preparato ry to being swallowed up, it was no telling where and when. Three years experience, however, with hard times, apple-jack brewing and Rev enue officers abated somewhat their religious zeal, and "Old Bald" by way of a reminder shakes his hoary head and gives this ominous grin. The Committee ofEleven. By the recent act of Congress, ordering an investigation of the Louisiana and Florida frauds, it bo camc necessary for the speaker of the House of Representatives to appoin t ! a Committee which in many retpec'ta will bo the most, important ever nppointod iu that body, ivhosd fame .-hail be as extensive as lbj.it. of the now historic fifteen or "eh/ht to seven rut'*" The following seven Demo crats and four Republicans consti tutes the Committeo : Clark son N. Potter, chairman, in troduced tho resolutions necessitat ing his appointment. He was born in the State of Now York 182.3, edu cated at Union College, and was a lawyer by profession. He is believed to be an able mnii and will not shrink from a discharge of his high and responsible duties. William R. Morrison, Democrat of i Illinois, is r>3 years ol I, liberally educated and a lawyer by profession, was a Colonel of a regimen', during the war and was chairman of the special Committee to investigate tho Louisiana frauds a year ago, and therefore understands something of the work 10 be performed. Kppa Hunton, Democrat of J Virgi nia, is also a lawyer. He was a mem ber of the Stute Convention that took Virginia out of the Union, a Con federate Brig. Gen. in the war, and a member of Congress four years pre vious to his last election. Ho is con sidered an able and a judicious man. William S. Stronger, Democrat of Peunsylvanuia, is one of the youngest men in Congress acd is recognized as one of tho leading lawyers of that State. .lohn A. MeMahon, Democrat of Ohio, is 45 years old and a graduate of the[Sl. Kavier'? College. Ho was a law partner of that famous Democrat, Clement L. Vallaudigham. Thomas K. Cobb, Democrat of Indiana, is a lawyer of prominence in his Stale. This is his first term in Congress. Joseph (.'. S. Blackburn, Democrat of Kentucky is 40 years old and a lawyer. He served in the Cont-; ler nte army throughout tho war and does not belicvo Mr. Hayes holds his seat by any legal tenure. When the elec toral count was completed be de nounced the fraud in burning words of bitterness. Gen. B. F. Butler, Republican of Massachusetts, (familiarly known as tho Jirttsf) was horn 1818and is theic fore the oldest member of the Com mittee. Every man, woman and child, especially in Nov Oleaiis,lias heard of him, and knows that he his no love for tho South, or the 3 >uth for him. Thomas I>. Reed, Republican of Maine, is a young man, a graduate of ?owdoin t.'oUcgo and is serving his first term in Congress. Frank Iiiscoclc, Ilcpublican of New York, is one of the best looking men in Congress and a lawyer of con siderable note. This is also his first term. He was a liberalin 1372 and earnestly supported Mr. Horace Greeley for President. Jacob D. Cox, Republican of Ohio, is 50 years old and a Canadian by birth. Ho served in tho Federal army throughout the war and rose to the rank of Major Gen n al. Ho was Secretary of the Interior undjr Graut y T?rP87?, "wlieii, tired of til i corruption by which he was surrounded, resign ed from the Cabinet in disgust. He is a Ilcpublican but with rather in dependent proclivities and is thought to be one of the best members of the Committee. The above we have condensed from the New Y'oi k Sun. [For the Orangcburg Times.] Primaries Again. Air. Editor : I have read "Democrat's" reply to my last communication and was glad to note that ''he has" "appreciated the manner in which 1 hive conduc ted" "'ihe discussion on my side." I have been at times earnest, but have not intended to be captious or wished in any way to stir up dissent ion or hard feelings. On the other ban d, my whole line of argument has been fusion in onr torn ranks? that is? Union with harmony, that the "common enemy" was strong enough to occupy our undivided attention, and there was no time, at this stage of the game, for the Democracy to be hatching of new programmes. I will, Mr. Editor, endeavor to answer some ol the statements or points made by "Democrat' in his last article?and then like him ? leave the matter with "the people." 1st He says that primary elections "will have, a tendency to" ''bring recruits to our party from among the colored people" "which seems to have failed under the present sys tem." Now it is a fact, bad not tho Ilc publican majority in this County been so meter hilly reduced at th? last general election as compared with the one preceding, the complex ion of tho corps of State officers at present, might be vastly different; it is very probable we would have but the Governor and one of the other incumbents had the vote stood as formally. Therefore I contend tho Convention plan has benefited us in no small degree. Tho registration showed that tho <jtu'n was in a great measure duo to tbe progress made in the colored ranks. And hot so much the polling of the white vote, I _?_i_? 2d. Ho says, let every man vote at primaries who "registers" then "he will he committed." Now I am rather iu dined to think this is a sly way to make the impression on the voter that he has lettered himself by a written oath. I cannot for the life of me see it in any other light. 3rd. He says that he has to eonfess that he cannot understand me in re gard to what I said about the number of these elections, I thought I put it plain enough lor any one to compre hend who writes ami speaks the lOng lish language?but i will make it plainer. Enthusiastic advocates of primaries have said thev can arrange to have but one election , by having it understood by particular parties who desire nominations that the "wires" be so pulled and "ropes'" so adjusted in several of the clubs, as to have the whole matter "cut and dried" the first day, thereby doing away with the necessity of "the people," I say?mui actually foisting upon them these very "ollicosoekers" through the medium of the uiost iutivutt piece of politivtd machinery in aginable, 4th. He savs that he allit'.ed to county conventions in Iiis other arti cle. Well ho used the won! conven tion in a general sense and I replied to it ill that way, and ah) gave the best ol reasons why that, system was tar more efficient now than before the | war?meaning, that the body politic was composed of di tie rent parties, classes and races, which was not the casein days past with us. 5th. The "Opposition'' to primaries do not think (much less contend) that a good ticket caiin t come out ofthat system, but agreeing with Democrat ?says, "that the people do not understand the system" and therefore r'Olll I'llil tlw?v li'i vo ?i<? limn In aft&ttd on the question in this campaign, for it will necessarily consume much time and little argument t > get t!ie aver age citizen drilled in. Let''thepeople'' have no civil steift, but Jace the "com mon enemy" boldly, Gth. "Conventions centralize pow er." If "the people'" elcet and send delegates clothed with plenary p wer for organization and perfecting such matter as may be brought before them and calling themselves a con vention, he centralization?then 1 have nothing more to say, fir we ha?'e had nothing more than that iu Orangehurg county. As toeonven fettiUJ J!..?fojdiug. secrecy"?that is, if anything?i at her commendatory than ohjectionab'c,?for in politics (particiihtf'y when dealing with Radicals) the motto should be?"let not they left hand know what they right hand doeth." About '*Ring masters"? 1 hope they are nothing more than imaginary I ciags, but iu ease a real live ona should put in an appearance?I trust our astute county Chairman (assisted by his efficient Executive Committee; will apply the party whip so vigorously, that even the crack of it, will induce the mon ster to conclude that this a reu.i is too hot for him, and he will incontinent ly leave for a more congenial atmos phere. 7th. Democrat seems to dislike the idea of disparaging the Democratic element of the town o. Uraugeburg. Yet he fails to cone al it. He is dubious that "under the shadow of the Court House" "Democrats and Republicans might manipulate poli tics for personal ends;" pel haps he lives near the Court tJouscand knows whereof he speaks, if so, brother Democrat?out with their names and dont be "squeamish," it will redown to the good of "the people"?per chance. Let us country folks know some of the secrets. We know this much already, that some people who live near "the shadow of the Court House" are conceited enough to think that all the education, talent and refinement in the county is to be found only in that small circle (not "Ring") and that the country people are merely "hewers of wood" and "draw eis of water." But thecouutry people are moro generous than this. They believe "some good can come out of Nazareth"?they believo that the leaders of the Democracy in the town of Orangehurg, as well as those who re sitlc in the cuuutrj/tiivc men of too much lofty principle and personal worth to allow their fellow citizens suffer any detriment at their hands if the y can avoid it. 8th. Lastly?I do not think tlnro is much disaffection?if any, in our county?if there bo, it is only men who think they ought to he, lenders, but cannot get "the people" tobe of the same opinion as themselves; and these fo mentors will hear from "the people" at uo distant day theso words ?"take back seats" or "stop down and ouU" To say the leitst I think these agitatioua aud self assertion a, by some, arc extremely unwise and unfortunate. Abiding by Hamp ton's advice?"we muBt nominate our very best men"?then "Independ ents" as adders, aud haoe a conven tion where ahme even/ exigency may he deliberately and elaboratly discussed ami acted npon. I am done Mr. Editor, after re turning tbe compliment Democrat paid me, ami thanking you for your patient ^indulgence. "Lot us have peace." A. Hampton I)km ocit at. [For the Orangebtirg Times.] Mr. Editor : Will you give mo a little space in your columns to express the political spirit of our Democratic Club. At our last meeting, held at tho usual place near Mr. Westburry's, several speeches were made advocating jthe nomination of what we term a Farm er's Ticket for tbe coming campaign. These speakers advocated tb.s ns the only plan by which thu next election, in this county, can be curried in the interest of honesty and reform, and every speech was well received. We believe it to be the only way to unite the honest citizens at the election in the interest of the country. It will also, in the opinion of our Club, curry the colored vote with im next tall. We would not have you understand us to say that wo will vote for no one but a fanner, but we contend for a majority of farmers on our next ticket; consequently a motion was made to that eifu'Jt whichWas readily carried. Several colored people were pre SCUl ..UO apptaiSu to in emiiusiasuc on the subject and openly affirmed that they wire willing to unite with us on this platt and no other. A bulf loaf is belter than none. "We expect a large turn out of both the white and colored people at our next meeting which will he the second Saturday iu 'une when the plan will be thoroughly discussed. In conclusion stttlice it to say, we are, I believe, a unit now, and will be found so in the County Convention w hen it meets. Fakmkr. [For the Orangvbitrg Times.] BttAXCHVILLE, 8. C, _ . May 3Ut, 1878. Editor Praiitjehiirtf Time*: Yesterday being Ascension Day, tbe citizens of Brauchville and vi cinity assembled on the banks of die Edisto Liver, as has b<cn the custom here for yrars, to enjoy themselves with fishing parties, divided as fol lows : One tit what is called tbe Now Bride, one Tituber Li1?) and one at Sandy Island. I attended the latter. By ]() o'clock in tbe morning the people had all assembled. Skilled anglers having been ."out out at an earlier hour, came in about 11 j o'clock, having met with the best of success, both in quantity and size. By two o'clock the table, which was spread in a house erected by our popular and enterprising merchant- 1 Mr. B. D. Myers, especially for such occasions, was well filled with every hing palatable, ami the guests invit ed up to satisfy tluir appetites. I never saw ns much fish at one party in many a long day. Next camn the lemonade and ice witter, of which there was a bountiful supply. In fact, the whole affair was well con ducted, and everybody enjoyed thorn helves to their heart's content. I have been informed that the party at New Bridge was also a successful and pleas ant one. We are very dry at present. Cotton is beginning to look well. Corn is growing very slowly on account of the the dryness The Streets of our town during tho week reminds one of Sunday. Tkm. NOTICE. The Stock Holders of the Orangcburg Agricultural and Mechanical Association of Orangeburg, S. C, arc hereby requested to attend a Meeting of snid Association on Thursday June the 20th. 1878, at 10 o'elook A.M., A full attendance is reques ted as business of importance will be trans acted. Uy order of President. J. L. HEIDTMAN, Sec. and Treas. 0. A. and M. A. june 1 3t T7?xecntor? Notice-??All pcr sons having demands ngninst the Fstate of Emanuel A. Fairy, deceased, will present the same duly attested, on or beforo the 1st. day of September next* all per sons indebted to paid Kslate will make im mediate payment to lh? undersigned. P.W. FAI HEY, Qualified Executor, juiic 1 3l AGENTS If you vnnt to MAKK MONEY pleasantly and fait, address PIN LEY, HARVEY & Co. Atlanta, (la june 1 ly The Stale of South Carolinu Oraxoeburo County. HY C. ?. OLOVER, Esquire, Probat? Judge. WlIRRKAS, Narcissa J. Smith of Orange burn County hath made suit to nie, to grant her Letters of Administration of th? Estate and cflects of William II. Smith, deceased. These arc therefore to cite and ndmon iidi all and singular the kindred mid Credi tor* of the Raid William II. Smith late of Orungeburg County deceased, that they bo and appear, before me, in lite Court of Pro* bate, to be held nl Orungebnrg C. H, on the l ltli of June next, alter publication hereof, at 11 o'eloek in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand, thin 29th day of May Anno Domini 187?. [b.s ] C.H. CLOVER, Judge of Probate Orangebtitg County. junii 1 It NOW Is your time to have work done chenp on WATCHES, C LOCKS, JEWELRY &e. by W. E\ T^OI^INSOINJ" AT STORE OF MR. KIRK ROBINSON'S CLOCKS from $- up. A No on hand the Celebrated Landreth Garden Seed, always fresh, only 5cts per paper. ncl ?0 ]y rri<> Make Money IMeaxumtly JL and fast, agents should address KIN* LEY HARVEY & Co., Atlanta, Ga. pine 1 ly TsTOUMCJliir"" " OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR. Orangcburg May 23rd 1H78. Notice is hereby Riven that thin office will be open to receive the return*of Heal and Personal properly of this County on and after Saturday the first day of June 1875 to Saturday the 20tli day of July 1878. Tax-payer-; an- requested to liave a cor rect ii>i ol the diHurent classes of land*] as follows : Number of acres of planting land and value thereof. Number of acres of meadow ami past uro la114 and value tliereof. Number of acres of woo led land and value thereof. Number of buildings and value thereof. Knea separate tract uf la id mil*! here turned as in the Township where it lie-*, and ai the same time return- must lie made oi Persoual property, money and credits. I will be at the foliovvillg name 1 plae.M for ilie pur|M>se of receiving the a hiv? ro turns as follows : At Lewis vi He?Tuesday and We lne-iday ?Ith und ">tli of June. At Fori Motte?Thursday June the titlt. AI lt. S. t ileaton's store?Tins lay and Wednesday the 11th and I2rh of.lutic. At Ka-u rlius?rituistlay June the 13th. At Cvdtir iin,e ? t-'ri.i.ty .jone tlie t-ltli Ai Br ?uchvillc ? I'uys lay and i\ eJnes ?l.i v the 18th and Huh of June. At Uowesville? l'leirsday June ?ivSOtti, S\ Av'm:?tfr-.?T-ir.-siVay ai i .4 - 7i td .i w4ay? 25th and "Join of June. At Club House ? i'hnrsday .lime the 27th. At J. H Folder'-?Friday .1 Uli? the '26ih. At Felders?vNiturdiv June the -'Jib. I At Ziejcrs -tore?Tuesday and Wednes day the Jnd und :tr I of Ju jr. At Kuotts mill?Thursday and Friday the 4tll and 5th of July Taxpayer-tare urgently requested to ha prompt in making (heir returns us the Law requires me to a ??! a penalty of ">0 per cent to the real ami personal property of 1'eliu nuentn which in every instance will Ik* thine. DONALD /.'. U VRTON, Auditor. Orngeburg County. mav 2? 2t C. ?. KO?TJOHN, Auction and Commission Hoove. Auo li->n every Saturday and 1st .Monday Merchants and Fanners visiting Town between these days will commit their inter est by calling at this Ho.ise before buying elsewhere. I Ms-solution of Copurt nei'sliip. The tiudersiguetl W'm. Nl. Ilutson having been commissioned as "Master" for Orange burg County, the copartnership in the practice of l-aw ami Equity, berctoforo existing between the subscribers has been necessarily dissolved. The unfinished business of the late firm will be closed by W. F. Hutsor alone, as Successor, and he will continue practice in all the Courts. Wm. M. Ilutson will attend to all effico business committed to him, such as adTir ing. drawing deeds, wills and other paper*, giving opinions, adjusting accounts, investi gating titles Ac, and will practice in the Probate Court. W. M. HUTSON, W. P. II UTSON. Orangeburg April 27th, 1878. may 18 _it NO W STOP RIGHT HERE! And find out that you can get 5 lbs best Rio Coffee for $1. 10 lbs Extra C. Sugar for 81. 25 lbs Fine Family Flour for $1. 8 lbs Pure Leaf Lard for $1. All kinds of fresh CANNED GOO DS Table Salt 20 cts a box. Fresh Pickles, Rest Smoking Tobacco. Choicest Cigars, and the Purest and [Finest Liquors over olfered in Ornugeburg. JAS VAN TASSEL, A?t. At Muller's Old Stand, mar 10 1878_ tf Wanted 25 or 30 Boarders at Forest Glen Accadcmy. Board only EIGHT DOLLARS per Month. I?. W. CORR. Principnl, Durant, Mit?, may is tf