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? I'Kli * \ 1 i % . M(?HMMi. Term* uf Stibsi ripliou One Qipy one Year.$2 00 " " Six Movlts. 1 00 Rates of Advertising. One Square 1st Insertion.....SI M) Koch Svbwptcnt " . 1 00 Notier.* inserted in Locol Column ol 20c *>< r Line. All Subscription* mud Transient Advertise ments to be paid for in Advance. f?T'?fl liccipf-i for Subscription or Aiher tisements arc Valid unless Signed bu IJusmcss Manager. K&" We arc in no way responsible for the views or opinions of our Correfl'Mind snts. SATURDAY, JUNES 8, 1878 Political Honesty. Fo fnr as the general government is concerned, the election in 1880 will be one of the most important events in its entire history?an event preg nant with interest to every portion of our territory; and one to which the South, from this time forth, will look forward with increasing apprehen sion; and when passed the retrospect will be filled cither with pride for the victory achieved, or humiliation at the defeat Buffeted. Upon one. side hang the success of Anglo-Saxon civilization, State and national pride, Anglican liberty ami American self-government, advancement in tho arts and sciences, and material ami ge -ral prosperity throughout our entire borders; upon the other, con centration', of power at Washington, and vested "in the hands of the mau on-horscback, the support of a huge and expensive standing army to bol ster up and enforce the supremo power, to support Northern bond holders nnd capitalists, to suppress expression of opinions adverse to the supreme will, to place tho 'States of the South again under the blighting rule of carpet-baggers, and to force an innocent, inexperienced, uneduca ted race of our citizens to be w illing or uuwilling tools of a] despotism we loathe and they, in time to come, will despise. The Democrats must be prepared for any and every emergency, come from what quarter it may; they must put forth every effort to establish tlio political principles again upon which the past success of the government *vns based, and upoti which its future prosperity will depend. Leithe frauds, which stained the hands of the Republican party and disgraced the government they ad ministered, be exposed and held up in full view of the civilized world. If Hayes and Grant have been guilty or in any wny implicated, show them up in their true light; if Sher man has stained his fair name by base actions, produce the proof in an undoubted form before the eyes of the public; and if the immaculate Matth ews or any other Republican leader has beeu tampering with unclean things, unearth and exhibit them before the gaze of our astonished country. No better means can be employed, or a more effective weapon used than a complete exposition of the corrup tion and fraud of the Republican leaders to the honest rank and file of that party, who by tin ir votes placed them in positions of honor and trust. Honest men will not countenance such baseness or longer support prin ciples so fruitful of evil, no more than prudent men will li-^k their lives upon'n rotten boat in a turbulent sea. . .- ?j - ? ?I - Emperor William. Two [attempts to murder Emperor William of Germany, have been made in quick succession. The first but a few weeks ago, failed of its pur pose, Dnd the would be assassin was condemned in the strongest terms for having failed, by those with whom he associated,?Hoedel should never bo | iorgiven. The second attempt, made only a few days ago, was more suc cessful in its results. The Emperor was painfully wounded in the face, shoulder and arms; but it is thought the wounds will not prove fatal. The only experience the American people ever bad in crimes of this sort , was the assassination of President Lincoln in 18Gd; ami a thrill of hor ror was felt, throughout our country in consequence of the dastardly act. The taking of his life proved to he an .unfortunate affair for our unhappy ?country. Europe has been more familiar with such crimes; wherever rcl 1 ? i exists, there are i ,' K' Ol' a-ii.^v-.w. ...... i.... ...... . j destroying these systems of govern* ! ------ - ^ - mont, und erecting upon their ruins tho Republican form. Dr. Nobclgcn, who shot the Empe ror, is ii Socialist of some repute, and, no doubt, a teacher of political dog mas that have affected the whole of Europe for years. These have found their way to America and have poi.-oned a huge portion of the working class at. the North and else where. They believe it a crime to be rich, and a virtue to destroy the pos sessors of Win Mb and power. This dogma ( x i in pi i tied itself plainly in the 1 cnnsylvanin riots last year, when, to oppose railroad capitalist, law was put at defiance, the most terrible crimes perpetrated and un told suffering entailed upon tho inno cent as well as the guilty. Such men have the will, and need only the opportunity, to lift their hands against, the government itscll. Let Democracy have an eye on the So cialist of America, [For the Orangeburg Times.] Fokk of Tine EnisTos, -May 2Clh 1878. /ufitor 1 rttnyi-hurg Times: DkaiiSiu? As a Convention of the Democracy of the County will doubt less be called at ail early day to take into consideration matters of vital interest to tho party, I can con ceive of no business more important, or even .so important to be disposed of a? t'nit of selecting the proper m :n to represent us in the next Legislature. It is true wc have already the names of good and worthy gentlemen men tioned in connection with this hon orable and responsible position?men who, no doubt, would reflect credit upon themselves and the county they represent at Columbia. But, Mr. Editor, at this very peculiar and mo lucntors juncture of our political career, several very essential qualifi cations must belong to one man, and those qualifications, iu a very high degree, developed, if our public inte rest suffer no detriment. 1 am one of those who believe in, and try to adhere, to the old maxim, "that the office should seek the man, and not the. man the office," and should be rejoiced to see our educated and as piring old and young men, adhering to this principle; but, alas, for us, w c too often see the opposite to this time honored maxim practiced in almost cvcrA' department of puldic life; and thry would have you believe, too, that nothing but tho overwhelming and irresistible inllucnce of frioil Is could have induced thorn to allow their [names used in connection with public office. You, no doubt, have seen the same working before to day, Mr. Editor, and at the same lime, what an nir of reluctance they can a'isumo' One can scarcely make his appearance in public any more, par ticularly at che Court House, without being subjected to annoyance by these office-seekers. Perhaps you have hardly reached your crowd before you are met by one of these would be candidates. Of course, he approaches you with a placid smile sporting all over his countenance, an extended baud to give you a fond salutation, and lan guage expressing his exalted appre ciation of the precious opportunity you have allowed him by meeting with you. He inquires after th? health of the family, as a matter of course, hopes the crops are. promising, and then delivers himself something after this manner : "My very dear old friend, you bavo no idea how much rejoiced I am glad to meet with you, I have always regarded you as one of my best, my warmest friends; one upon whom I could rely implicitly, not only in matters involving friend ship, but when counsel was needed, good ndvico required, have always felt, and frequently told my wife, that, there was no one throughout my extensive acquaintance, I would soon er go to than yourself. You 'must know, my friend, 1 have a confidence in your unerring judgment that never wanes or wavers. With those fool? ings for you, 1 desire, with your per mission, to acquaint you with a few facts touching my public interest, ob tain your views upon them,and govern myself accordingly. For weeks, yoa 1 may say for months past, almost every day, the mails have brought me letters from diflerent portions of the county, 8omo asking my permission to allow my name used for legislative honors; while others say they havo Irom previous intimate acquaintance with me taken the liberty, without my knowledge, of announcing my nninc it a candidate; and already ... . .cVij'ai, .:. fact Lhey had in terviewed, tc tHJ them, without a I momenta hesitation, they would sup port me. Only yeBtorday, I received four letters from Lewisvillo, five from Branchvillo, threo from llowosville, and Heaven knows how many from tho Fork, besides, have (had half dozen committees to wait upon me in tho past ten days; all urging my acceptance of the nomi nation. Two of tho committees say they bear instructions from their clubs to the effect that they will accept no denial. Sine? I have been in town to-day, no less than eigh'.eeu men have approached me on the subject,some with tears in their oye3, some upon bended knees, some almost in sackcloth and ashes, and some so overcome with apprehensions ^of re fusal from me, as to give away in their limbs while stating their mission and fall headlong, sobbing mournful ly. But I bavo not yet told you all. I witnessed oidy an hour ago, a circumstance that demonstrated to my mind conclusively, that tho peo ple in one portion of the county, at least, were determined that I should represent them. As I was passing Fischer's, I saw a iady beckon me please to stop a moment, as she had been looking all over town for me without success, and was advised to take a stand at that point na the most salient one to capture the party she was in search of; also that she was told I made it a rule to trausact business at that house every houf through the day when in town at the same time handing me a letter which proved to be from one of the St. Matthews clubs. Woll, I see from this document that that club has passed resolutions that from the 4th of duty next until the campaigu is over, not less than ten men at a timo shall canvass diffeient sections of the cotiuty iu my behalf, to be relieved by other ten mcu every week. The letter states moreover, that it is need less for me to offer objections, as public sentiment is so strong iu my favor as to overwhelm every opposi tion to me. The letter even goes further, and says the enthusiasm is not confined to the mnle portion of the community alone, but the females have likewise become enthusiastic, and as a means of reconciliation, had to bo allowed tho honor of bearing the resolutions above- alluded to, to your humble servant, and here pledg e thcmseles, should-tire right-of ^fiitti*' chise over be allowed thoir g ender, one hundred and twenty votes from their number, should be cast in my fav or at the first election thereafter. Now, my friend, after what I have said lo you in' reference to the solicitations received, how can I frame au excuse u refuse? I can see not one oingle way of escape for me. Still, if it does not meet with your better judg ment, that I should become a candi date, you may he sure that I will yield without a murmur." Pray tell me, Mr. Editor, what is left for you to do but endorse the man. There is no other way than fall in tlw;current of public opinion and help tloat this popular man to the capitol. This thing of committees forcing men to accept office contrary to their own inclination is a blazing fabrication of ones imagination nine instances out often. And I do sincerely hope the day is not far distant when we will have better regulations for nominat ing and electing men to office. When the people will be allowed their voice in the selection of men for office, and when this bootlicking annoyance, to which we arc so often subjected by those seeking office, and incapable ot filling them, will he a thing of the past. Almost every man has a pre ference for some certain man or men to|represent him in every department of county or State, I along with them, and wish I but had language to convey my idea of the styie of ma n intellectually, politically, morally, financially, etc., we should have just now. Perhaps, after man, my J last qualifying word should have been my first, for really, our government is so crippled, and its representatives\ so corrupt, that until we get a man financially, so circumstanced \ as to be above want, our country is not likely to grow rapidly in a pecuniary poiut of view. We need, just now, a man of means, and one who has, by his own energy, industry and economy, made his wealth. A man who knows how to tako care of what he has made, and when necessary, how to apply it to meet his own wants and tho wants of thoso he represents. Wo need a man who is quite familiar with the necessities of his constitu ents, aud one who has heart liberal enough, a mind cultivated enough, and an arm strong enough to labor for those who have made him their choice. It seems to me, Mr. Editor, we have a Mordecai in tho town of Or aDgeburg whom tho people would delight to hoDor; a mail possessing in an eminent degree, the qualifications above enumerated, aud a thousand other virtues which ho is ready and willing to bestow upon bis people should he be the choice of the Con vention. The gentleman I allude to is Mr. Geo. IT. Cornelson. We need but mention his name. His qualifi cations and unimpeachable charac ter will commend him to the people I evory w here. Between the Rivers. [For the Orangeburg Times.] Santee, Okanoehuhg, S. C, June 3rd., 1878. Mr. Editor : "Lives there a man with soul so dead'' to the beauties Nature dis plays with lavish hand in every part of our "sweet sunny South," as to be unwilling occasionally to hie him away to some rural retreat afar from the' care and burden of bis daily walks, and there, to pass a restful day of calm enjoyment beneath the free blue, sky amidst the cool recesses of our forests primeval ? If there is such a person, I beg to be excused from an introduction. It Beems to be a provincial custom here, to de vote the fortieth day alter Easter to the divinities who p ?- .>!? v?*i wood and stream, which interpreted liter ally, means, to devote our best en deavors to spend a pleasant day in the woods, by a stream if possible, aud obtain, if not the favor of then e diviniiies, the more appreciable one of a picnic dinner. Be that as it may, last Thursday beheld many persons cn run tc for a lauding on Santee River which has the reputa tion of having been a favorite resort for picnics nearly forty years ago. Then, however, they were conducted differently from the present method, for, one or two large planters gave a feast, and invited everybody else without the now indispensable bask et as a ticket of admission to the festivities. Wealth ami pride, worth and fashion, youth and beauty, were assembled in those prosperous days of yore; not only irom the fine old jftffcjjBfc of. Orangcbcrg, but from Suinter nnd GMnrendrm^camo many representatives of aristocratic society, and even regions more remote scut numerous happy hearts "over the river" to pa ticipate in the de ights of those social gatherings. But, ah, me! "it ain't like it used to be," ami we must be content to merely imi tate those attte.'bcliomlnccnes. The place selected for our picnic, is eminently adapted for such pur 1 poses, as oversadowing oaks of great size and beauty effectually vanish the heat of day, inviting roads walled with greeu, entice the idle strollers to follow the windings of the river and penetrate tho nooks nnd glens of the deep old forest, while a vory picturesque appearance is presented at an ancient mili-seat where a solemn silence broods over the tall trees robed in their drapery of Ion g gray moss, undisturbed by the low, continous muriner beneath where? ,:Tho blue water* risie and fad In sleepy mmshine mantling all." ns they gurgle down the broken declivity. A steep embankment obstructs tho view of the river, but on descending to the base of this bluff1, an imposing scene is presented* The river makes several graceful curves;?the sky, the green banks, the silent flow, the broad expanse, and the historic associations dear to every child of Carolina's soil,?noth ing is wanting but the dark tint of the Edi.-to t?? make it per'e-tly en chanting; unfortunately, tuougb, for the harmony of thought aud scene, the remark of a disappointed tourist is applicable here, it being true of this stream as ho affirmed in more expressive than elegant phraseology, of "tho beautiful blue Danube, that it is a dirty, yellow, muddy fraud." I beg your pardon for descending to this anti-climax, but tho association of iddas is as ungovernablo with me, as little boys' appetites at picnics. That suggests another idea. When writing Edisto, I thought of the past, the Orangcburg Times, News, Tax. Payer, and all pnpers that ever wore that prefix, and I did wish most hcartly that some of you would find a new name for your papers. Ono designated thus has been sufficient to proclaim the right of our County seat Ito such honors, and tho majority of readers would bo pleased to sco a more euphonious name bestowed up on their weekly visitors. While searching for newspapers to take to the picnic (observo the connection), a precious fragment was discovered rejoicing in the title, "Edisto Clar ion," which was published here years ago, nud it seemed a pi ease Ut fancy to me for this ancient Clarion once m >re to sound its notes throughout the land, drowning with the musical echoes of tho past, the du cord of the present times, if I have intruded upon the privileges of the editorial sanctum, assumed the prerogative of dictator, or uttered a sentiment in fringing Uj on the freedom of the press, I humbly beg pardon of tho editors, that august class of persons, and will never be guilty of the same again, unless, indeed, I should edit a rival newspaper some day; and I will also, make no further disgrcs-doii. hot finish the picnic Everybody knows the programme for the morning at such pluc.9 : The gentlemen stand in groups and dis cuss the political and agricultural prospects; the old ladies sit with fol I ed ban is. but busy long les, and observant glances, waiting until their turn on the stage comes, and which is the most important, too, for they ure as indispensable as the baskets they manipulate so dexterously, and 1 would not care to atteii I a picnic if these two b es?dngs were absent. I hope they enjoy it. for they ought, to? as they deserve the lion- - tare of til e dinner and the Inn tot I . V m ike it so pleasant for other people; the younger parties generally lind it agreeable to ginnl the buogios.au I go out on exploring expeditious. 1 suppose they find it, or thev would not take the trouble, but the only substantial resu ts such q net obsev ers as I saw, were a few wild (lowers, wreaths of moss, and samples of beau* tii'til rosin, clear as glass, from a dis tillery near; what they did with that, i do not pretenu to know, made fruit probably, though 1 heard one gentle man say be preferred it to tobacco; I would like to see it smoked. Atter the principal event of the day was over, feeling at peace with tho whole world, all settled down into the serene enjoymeut of each other's company so that conversation was likewise the order of the afternoon . Some vainly looked for the boat, which was expected to take them for a ride, and the bateaujt^ve foGinf to be a substitute not the most desir able; however, some of the young ladies were so eourug-jous as to ven ture out, and a very pleasing sight it was, too, to see their bright forma outlined ngaitist tho clear sky, or the background afforded by the luxuri ant growth of the shores, wdiile the dusky woods presented an agreeable contrast to the long gleams of light that divided the shadows on the water. Why is it most people dis like to be the first that leave ? 1 guess it is becau.-e their departure may I e a signal for the rest, or e!se they bate to go and leave tho others to a possible, or probable enjoyment they cannot share. Nevertheless, as our picnic ended, we were cousoled with the prospect of a steam biat excursion two weeks hence, and,also, on the the glorious fourth of next month, when the obliging <'aptaiu will receive excursionists at /inck ney's Landing in the morning, take the in down to Wright's lilulf, and return iu the afternoon. So this, then, is a decided advantage the Sanleo folks have over those of Kdisto, whom we pity when we reflect that the stream-boat excursion will, in all probability, be far pleasaoter than the picnic. VlDETTE. TAKE NOTICE Several Colored Young Ladies and Gentlemen of this Town will give a Con cert and Tableaux at Fischer's Hall on Monday Kveiling the 10th mutant, in aid of building the new A. M. K. Church at tht foot of Market Street. The enterprise is praiseworthy, and ihe patronage of the public is respectfully Bolicted. tk?f Pries of Admission, ICS Cents, junc 8 U NOW ~~ Is your time to have work done cheap on WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY Ac. by w. f. noBiiSrsoisr AT STORE OF MR. KIRK. KOMNSON'S CLOCKS from $2 up. Also on hand the Celebrated Landrcth Garden Seed, always fresh, only Sets per paper. oct 20 ly NOTICE. At tho Fair of theOrangeburg Agiieul turul (iiul Mechanical Association, to be held tli is coming F?ll, the following PrcniiuniH will be awarded for Field Crops to wit : For the largest yield of Cotton on one acre, other than a negro quarter or horre lot, $10 00. For the next largest yield of Cotton on one acre, other Um? a negro quurteror horse lot, ?"> <)t). For the largest yield of Corn on five acres upland, other tlimi n negro quarter or horse, lot, not less than thirty bushel* per acre, $10 00. For tho largest yield of Corn on five acres of swamp and reclninu-d lam!--, noj less than fifty bushels per acre, $10 00. For the largest yield of Pea Vine Hay on one acre, not I cm than 3000 lb*., One bale an a sample, $5 00. For the largest yield of Wheat on two acres, one bushel and three ah eaves as a sample, not less than thirty bushels, $5 00. For the largest yield of Oats on livo acres, o.ic bushel and three sheaves us a sample, not less than thirty bushels, $5 00. For the Inrgct yield of Rye on one acre, one bushel and three sheaves as n sample, not less than fifteen bushels. $2 00. For the largest yield of upland Ilice on one acre, one bushel and three sheaves as a sample, $G 00. For the largest yield of Peas on one acre, not less the fifteen bushels, one bushel as a sample, $?? 00. For the largest and best yield of .Sugar Cane Syrup, upon one quarter acre, not 1pm than forty gallons, one gallon an a sample, $0 00. For the largest and best yield of Sur? ghuin Syrup ll|HUi one quarter acre, not less than twenty gallons, with one gall on an a natu pie. So U0. For the largest yield of Sweet Potatoes on one ha. f acre, not less than one hundred bushels, one biiMie! us a cample, $5 00. I'm the largest yield of Turnips on one quarter aero,not Iwsthun fifty bu.-hcls, one IniHici .ij a sample, -*r:< utj. For the largest yield of Pimlrrn on one quarter acre, not less than ten hushels, one bushel as n?:mtpic,$2 00. For the (urgent yield of Chuf.es on one quarter acre, not lens than twenty-five bushels, em- bushel as a "ample, $2 00. For the largest aud bent sanipleof Onion** not less than one peck. 0U. There will also he a premium awarded for tue best F.ssay written on farming. .1. L. J1KI1>TMAK, See. and Trea*. O. A. and M. A. - june S oin ATbiiKVrS If you "wuiii t? 1\ M.VKK MONKY pie.santlv and fast, address FINLKY, 1IAUYF.Y ? Co. Atlanta, (ia june.1 1? Tho Stale of Smith Carolina OftAXOKtiuito Ciu srv, . BY C. P. G LOY Kit, Enquire, Probate Judge. in njm i , ? _ \ViiKitK*<. Xarcissa J. Smith of Orang*? burg County hath made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Ailniiuisiratii.il of the Iv-tate and effects' of William iL >'inilb, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admuD? i-h nil and singular the kindred ami Credi* tors: of the raid William II. Smith late of Orangeburg County deceased, that the? bo and appear, before nie, in the Court ufPr?? hate, to he held at (haiigcburg ('. II. ott the 1 1th of June next, otter publication hereof* at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not he granted i.iiveu under my Hand, this-'.Ith day of Mav Anno Domini ls7N. [iJL] U. B. GLOVER, Judge of Probate Orangehuig County. june 1 4t r*M> Make Honey PlenMwljr JL and fast, agents should address Fill? LEY HAKVKY ?. Co., Atlanta, Oe. [tine 1 le Auction aud Cotnntiasion House. Aoe? tion every Saturday ami 1st Monday Merchants amp Farmers visiting Town between these days will consult tlicir inter est by railing at this House before buying elsewhere. Dissolution of Copurt* nevship. The undersigned Win. M. ITutson having heen commissioned as"Ma?te." for Orange* burg County, the copartnernbip in the practice of I?Rw and Equity, heretofore existing between the subscribers has beeo necessarily dissolved. The unfinished business of the late fires will be closed by VY. F. Ilulnor. alone, e* Successor, ami he will continue practice in all the Courts. Wm. M. Hiit.soti will attend to all ??ico business Committed to him, such aa advis ing, drawing deeds, wills and other papera, riving opinions, adjusting accounts. lnvosti gating titles &e? ami will practice in tho Probate Court. W. M. HUT80N, W. F. HUT80N. Orangeburg April '27th, 1878. may 18_tf NOW STOP RIGHT HERE! And find out that you can gei 5 lbs best Rio Coffee for $1. 10 Iba Extra C. Sugar for $1. 26 lbs Fine Family Flour for $1.J 8 1 o.s Pure Leaf Lard for 01. All kinds of freshj CANNED GrOO D8 Table Salt 20 clsa box. Fresh Pickles, Best Smoking Tobacco? Choicest Cigars, and tho Purest and (Finest Liquors over offered in Oraugebu?g. JAS VAN TASSEL, Age. At Mullcr'a Old 8tand. mar 10 1378 *f