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o: < i i;?f ?. Times. : >?.!? ' \ 1 t ^ . MOKNING. Topuifs <?;" mi. .n. i iptioii One Qnpy one Veur..S2 00 " " Six Months. l oo Rates of Advertising. One Square 1st Insertion.S>1 50 Kaeh V'lbiequcnt " . 1 00 Notier* inserted in Local Column at 20c per Line. All Subscriptions and 7V<t?i?ieni Advertise ments to be paid for in Advance KSBT" An Heeipt* Jor Subscription or Adver tisements are Valid unless Siyncd bp Rutuncss Manager. t&~ arc in no way responsible for tlie viewB or opinions of our Correspond rots. ' SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1878. Political Honesty. Fo far as the general govern in out 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 tho South, from this time forth, .vi11 look forward with increasing apprehen sion; and whc'i passed tlie retrospect will be filled either with pride for the victory achieved, or humiliation at the defeat suffered. Upon one side hang the success of Anglo-Saxon civilization, State aud national pride, Anglican liberty aud American self-government, advancement in the arts and sciences, and material and general prosperity throughout our entire horders; upon the other, con centration' ol power at Washington, nnd vested "in the hands of the man on-horscback, the support of a large and expensive standing army to lvd ster up aud enforce the supreme power, to support Northern bond holders and capitalists, to suppress expression of opinions adverse to the. supreme will, to place the ,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 willing or uuwilling tools of a] despotism we loathe ami 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 the political principles again upon which the past success of the government ?vns based, and upon which its future prosperity will depend. Let the 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 way implicated, show them up iu their true liglit; 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 been tampering with unclean things, unearth and exhibit thorn before the gaze of our astonished country. No better means can be employed, or n more effective weapon used than n complete exposition of thocorrup tiou nnd fraud of the Republican leaders to the honest rank and file of that party, who by their votes placed thcni 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 risk their lives upon a rotten boat in a turbulent sea. 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, and the would be assassin was condemned in the strongest terms for having failed, by those with whom he associated,?Iloedel should never bo forgiven. The second attempt, made only a few days ago, was more sue cesEful 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 had in crimes of this sort , was (he assassination of President Lincoln in 18(M; and a thrill of hor ror was felt throughout our country in consequence of tho dastardly act. The taking of his life proved to bo an .unfortuuutc affair for our unhappy country. Europe has been more familiar with such crimes; wherever is ' ? i ? stisls, there are. i.i i ' .! i ?! . |v ? ? or j-u.j.w? Li.?. tttOi , destroying these systems of govern ') tneut, und erecting upon their ruins tlic Republican form. Dr. Nobclgctii who shot the Fmipe ror, is n Socialist of sonic repute, and, no doubt, a teacher of political dog mas that have tilled ed the whole of Europe for years. These have found their way to America i and havo poisoned a hu ge portion of the j working class at. the North ami else where. They believe it a crime to bo rich, ami a virtue to destroy the pos sessors ol' wea'th and power. This dogma exemplified itself plainly in the 1 eiinsylvania riots last year, when, to oppose railroad capitalist, law was put at defiance, the most terrible crimes perpetrated and un told suffering entailed upon the inno cent as well as the guilty. ?Such men havo the will, and need only the opportunity, to lilt their hands against the government itself. Let Democracy have an eye on the So cialist of .a aiorica, .-m$ * - - [ For ihe Orangeburg Times.] Fork ok the Eihstos, .May 20lh 1.S78. Ktlitor 1 ruiiyiburg Times: Dka it Silt?As a Convention of the Democracy of the County will doubt less he called at an early day to take into consideration matters of vital interest to the p'trty, I can con ceive of no business more important, or even so important t-"> be disposed of as t'iat of selecting the proper in in to represent us in the next Legislature. It is true we 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. Jiditor, at this very peculiar and mo mentous juncture of onr political career, several very essential qualifi cations must belong t) one man, and those qualifications, iu a very high degree, developed, if our public inte rest suffer no detriment. I am one of those who believe in, ami try to adhere, to the old maxim, "that the oflice should seek the man, and not the man the oflice," and should be rejoiced to see our educated aud as piring old and young men, adhering to ibis principle; but, alas, for us, we too often see the opposite to this time honored maxim practiced in almost cveyv department of public life; and thry would have you believe, too, that nothing but tho overwhelming and irresistible influence of frien U could have induced thorn to allow their [names used in connection with public oflice. Von, no doubt, have seen the same working before to day, Mr. Editor, and at the same lime, what an air of reluctance they can aostiine* 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 arc met by one of these would be candidates. Of course, he approaches you with a placid Futile sporting all over his countenance, tin extended hntid to give you a fond salutation, and lan guage exposing his exalted appre ciation of the precious opportunity you have allowed him by meetiug with you. He inquires after tho 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 havo no idea how much rejoiced I am glad to meet with you, I have always regarded yo u 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 advico 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 nover wanes or wavers. With these fuol 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 weelcs, yon 1 may say for months past, almost every day, the mails luive brought mo letters from different portions of the county, somo asking my permission to allow my name used for legislative honors; while others say thoy havo from previous intimate, acquaintance with tin taken the liberty, without my knowledge, of announcing my name ii a candidate; and already ... . .<......., ... i.ici nil they had iu lerviewed, to tell them, without a ? momenta hesitation, they would sup port me. Only yesterday, I receivod lour letters from Lowisville, five from ! Branchville, threo from llowosville, and Heaven knows how many from tho Fork, besides, have (had half dozen committees to wait upon me iu the past ion days; all urging my acceptance of the nomi nation. Two of the committees say they bear instructions from their clubs to the effect that they will accept no denial. Sine* I have been j iu town to-day, no less than eighteen I men have approached me on the subject,some with tears in their oye3, j some upon bended knees, some almost in sackcloth and ashes, and some so overcome with apprehensions jof re fusal from me, as to give away in their limbs while stating their mission and fall headlong, sobbing mournful ly. But I have not yet told you all. I witnessed only 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 lady beckon me please to stop a moment, as she had been looking all over town for me without success, nnd was advised to take a stand at that point as 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 houy. 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. Well, I see from | this document that that club has passed resolutions that from the 4th of duly next until the campaigu h over, not less than ten men at a time shall canvass diffeient sections of the couuty in my behalf, to be relieved by other ten men every week. Ti e letter states moreover, that it is need less for me to offer objections, as public seutiment is so strong iu my favor as to overwhelm every opposi tion to me. The letter even goes further, and says tho enthusiasm is not confined to the male portion of the community alone, but the females have likewise become enthusiastic, and as a means of reconciliation, had to be allowed the honor of bearing the resolutions above- alluded to, to your humble servant, and herepledg e themseles, should- the right-of-^fjhW1 ehi.ae ever be allowed their 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 to you in* reference to the solicitations received, how can I frame an excuse to refuse? I can see not one single way of escape for mo. Still, if it does not meet with your better judg ment, that I should become a candi date, you may bo 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 the current of public opinion and help float this popular man to the capitol. This thing of committees forcing men to accept oflice contrary to their own inclination is a blazing fabrication of ones imagination nine instances out of ton. 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 aunoyance, to which we are so often subjected by those seeking office, nnd incapable ot filling them, will be a thing of the past. Almost every man has a pre ference for some certain man or men tojrepresent him in every department of county or State, T along with them, and wish I but had language to convey my idea of the style of man intellectually, politically, morally, financially, etc., we should havojust now. Perhaps, aflor man, my J last qualifying word should have been my firpt, for really, our government is so crippled, and its representatives' Bp corrupt, that until we get a man financially, so circumstanced | as to bo above want, our country is not likely to grow rapidly in a pecuniary point of view. We need, jtiBt 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 take care of what he has made, and when necessary, how to npply it to meet his own wants and tho wants of those 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, I und au arm strong enough to labor for those who have made him their choice. It seems to me, Mr. Editor, we have a Mordecai in the town of Or angeburg whom tho people would delight to honor; a man possessing in an eminent degree, the qualifications above enumerated, and a thousand other virtues which ho is ready and v/illiug to bestow upon his people should he be the choice of the Con vention. The gentleman I allude to is Mr. Geo. H. Cornelson. We need but mention his name. Ilia qualifi cations and unimpeachable charac ter will commend him to the people evory n here. B KT WEEK THE KlVKRS. [For the Orungcburg Timer.] SanTEE, ORANOEUUttG, 8. C, i June 3rd., 1878. Mr. Editor j "Lives there a man with con I so dead1' 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 biineath the free blue sky amidst the cool recesses of our forests primeval ? If there is such a person, I Imp; to he excused from an introduction. It seems to be a provincial custom here, to tie vote the furiieto l.iv alter Kastor to the divinities who p ???<\- v?*i wood und 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 the* e divinities, the more appreciable one of n picnic dinner. 15e that aa it may, last Thursday beheld many persons cn ran te for a landing on Santce River which has the reputa tion of having been a favorite, resort lor 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 th e festivities. Wealth aud pride, worth and fashion, youth and beauty, were assembled in those prosperous days of yore; not only irom the fine o Id rflflt^jjrt "if Oraugebarg, but from Sumter ami1 TMarctitfoti came many representatives of aristocratic society, and even regions more remote sent 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," and we must be content to merely imi tate those antfdtcllumjBOcnes. The place selected for our picn ic, is eminently adapted for such pur poses, as oversadowing oaks of great size and beauty effectually vanish the heat of day, inviting roads walled with green, entice the idle strollers to follow the windings of the river and penetrate tho nooks and glens of the deep old forest, while a vory picturesque apptarance is presented at an ancient mill-sent where a solemn silence broods over the tall trees robed in their drapery of long gray moss, undisturbed by the low, continous muriner beneath where? "The blue waters riae and fall In sleepy sunshine mantling all." as they gurgle down tho broken declivity. A steep embankment obstructs tho view of the river, but on descending to the base ofthis bluff, 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 tho EdistO to make it pel le tly en chanting; unfortunately, tnough, 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 "the 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 ideas is as ungovernable with me, as little boys' appoiitcs at picnics. That suggests another idea. "When writing Edisto, I thought of the past, the Orangeburg Times, News, Tax. Payer, and all papers that over wore that prefix, and I did wish most heartly 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 to such honors, and the majority of i renders would bo pleased to hco 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, and it seemed a pleasant fancy to me for this ancient Clarion once m >re to sound its notes throughout the land, drowning with the muricul echoes of the past, the discord 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, ai.d 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 disgresdon. but finish the picnic Everybody knows the programme for the morning at such placqtf : The gentlemen stand in groups ami dis cuss the political and agricultural prospects; the old ladies sit with fol I ed ban is, but busy long les, and observant glances, wailing until their turn on the stage comes, and which is the most important, too, for they are as indispensable as the baskets they manipulate so dexterously, ami 1 would not care to atttiii i a picnic if tiieec two b eS'dngS were absent. 1 hope they enjoy it. for they ought to? as they deserve the lion- share of tlx e dinner ami the foil tor to. V make it so pleasant for other people; the younger parties generally lind it agreeable in giiird the burghs, un I go out on exploring expeditions. I suppose they find it, or thev wool t not take the trouble, but tho only substantial resit ts su :h q iiet obsev ere as I saw, were a few wild (lowers, wreaths of moss, and samples of beau tiful rosin, clear as glass, from a dis tillery near; what they di I with that, I do not preteu? to know, made fruit probably, though I heard one gentle man say be pre/erred it to tobacco; I would like to see it smoked. Atter the principal event of the day was over, feeling at peace with the whole world, all settled down into ?.he serene enjoyment 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 tide, and tnVtjateauTi "were ? fd?'ini to be a substitute not the most desir able; however, some of the young ladies were so courageous as to ven ture out, and a very pleasing sight it was, too, to see their bright forms outlined ngaiust the clear sky, or the background afforded by the luxuri ant growth of the shores, while the dusky woods presented an agreeable contrast to tho 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'ae they hate to go and leave tho others to a possible, or probable enjoyment they cannot share. Nevertheless, as our picnic ended, we were consoled with the prospect of a steam-bjat excursion two weeks hence, and, also, on the the glorious fourth of next month, when the obliging Captaiu will receive excursionists at i'iuck ney's Landing iu the morning, take them down to Wright's Bluff, and return in the afternoon. So this, then, is a decided advantage the Santee foiks have over thoje of Kdisto, whom we pity when we reflect that tiie 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 al FiHcher'n Hall on Monday Evening 'he 10th instant, in aid of building the new A. M. E. Church nt the foot of Market Street. The enterprise in praiseworthy, and the patronage of the public is respectfully Bolicted. ?UHt" Price of Admission, IB Cent?, june8 It NOW Is your time to have work done cheap on WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY &c by W. E\ HOBINSOTSr AT STOKEOE MR. KIRK ROBINSON'S CLOCKS from $2 up. Also on band the Celebrated Landrctb Garden Seed, always fresh, only 5cta per paper. oct 20 ly NOTICE. At the Fair of the Orangeburg Agricul tural and Mccbnnical Association, to be held tins coming Fall, the following Premiums will be awarded for Field Crops to wit : For the largest yield of Cotton on one acre, other than a negro quarter or hone lot, $10 00. For the next largest yield of Cotton on one acre, other than a negro quarter or horse lot, S? 00. For the largest yield of Corn on five neves upland, other than a negro quarter or horse lot, not less than thirty bushels per acre, $10 00. For the largest yield of Corn on five acres of swamp and reclaimed lands, noj less than fifty bushels per acre, $10 00. For the largest yield of Pea Vine Hoy on one acre, not less than 3000 lb*., ene bale as a sample, $? 00. For the largest yield of Wheat on two acres, one bushel and three sheaves as n sample, not less than thirty bushels, $5 00. For the largest yield of Oats on five acres, o.ie bushel and three sheaves as a Sample, not less than thirty bushels, 00. For the large! yield of Rye on one acre, one bushel aud three sheaves as a sample, not less than fifteen bushels. $2 00. For the largest yield of upland Rice on one acre, one bushel and three sheaves as a sample, ?'? 00. bor the largest yield of Reason one acre, uot les? the fifteen bushels, one bushel as a sample, $:> 00. For the largest and best yield of Sugar Cane Syrup, upon one quarter acre, not less than forty gallons, one gallon as a sample, ?'r? 00. For the largest and best yield of Sur. glmin Syrup upon one quarter acre, hot less than twenty gallons, with one gall on as a sample. $?"> U0. F?,r the 1 are est yield of Sweet Potatoes mi one ha-f acre, not less than one hundred bushels, one hmbcl as a sample, $o 00. t'oi the largest yield of Turnip* on one quarter acre, not less than fifty bediel?, one bushel .i- a sample, S3 "?). f or the largest yield of Pindrrs on one quarter acre, not less than ten bushels, one bushel as a sample, $- CO. Fur ihe largest yield of Chufas on one quarter acre, not less than twenty-five bushels, ene bushel a-a sample, no. For the largest and best sanipleof Onion*, not less than one peek, ?- 00. There will also be a premium awarded for tue best Essay written on farming. J. L. HEIDT MAN; Sec. and Treas. O. A ami M. A. ? june 8 Gin i (h)MS If you wtint to J\ MAKK MONEY pleasant I v and fast, address FIN LEY, 1IARYKY & Co. Atlanta. 0?. june 1 le The Stale of Smith Carolina OnASoKiictto Cot Nrv. . BY C. R. GLOVER, Esquire, Probate ' ^mJge: 4$-* ?'r-; WuKitKAs, Narcissa J. Smith of prang*:- - burg County halb made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate ami eflecls of William II. Stniib,. deceased. These are therefore In cite and admon tsh all and singular the kindred undCredt* tors of the said William II. Smith late of Oraugeburg County deceased, that the* be and appear, before me. in the Court wf W?? bate, to be ltebl at Oraugeburg C. ||a en the 1 Ith of June next, alter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted l.tiveli under my Hand, this-'.Ith day of Mav Anno Domini 1S7*. ] C. R. GLOVER, Judge of Probate. Orangebuig County, i june 1 4t rwvo Make Money IMenaantlr I JS. and fa^-t, agents should address FIN LEY HARVEY & Co., Atlanta, Urn. june 1 _ ly ~c. ^cTkor^^hn^ Auction and Commission House. Ane? tion every Saturday and 1st Monday Merchants ami; Farmers visiting Town between these days will consult their inter est by calling at this House befor? buying elsewhere. Dissolution of Copart* ?nevship. The undersigned Wnt. M. nutson having been commissioned as "Master" for Orange burg County, the copartnership in the practice of Law and Equity, heretofore existing between the subscribers ha* been necessarily dissolved. The unfinished business of the late fir en will be closed by W. F. Hulsor. alone, as Successor, ami he will continue practice in all the Courts. Wm. M. Hutsou will attend to all effico business committed to him, such as advis ing, drawing deeds, wills and other paper*, giving opinions, adjusting accounts, invert! eating titles &c? and will practice in the Probate Court. W. M. HUTSON, W. P. HUTSON. Oraugeburg April 27th, 1878. may 18_tf NOW STOP RIGHT HERE! And find out that you can get 5 lbs best Rio Coffee for $1? 10 lbs Extra C. Sugar for 01. 25 lbs Fiue Family Flour for 8 lbs Pure Leaf Lard for 11. All kinds of fresh' C.A.NNjEjO ggo ds Table Salt 20 els a box. Fresh Pickles, Best Smoking Tobacco. Choicest Cigars, and the Purest and IFinest Liquors ever offered in Oraugeburg. jt AS VAN TASSlBIi, Age, At Mullcr's Old Stand. I mar 16 1378 If