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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
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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