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TH E OKA ?0Oll KCl TIMES. IKSITKD J VEK\ FRIDAY MORNING MF.LUCIIAMP& KUWAUDS, Proprietors. STILUS K. MELLKUI.UIP Editor. Terms of Subscription* One Copy one Year.i?l 00 " Six Months. 75 Rates of Advertising. One Square 1st Insertion.$1 00 Each Subsequent " . 50 Notices inserted in Local Column at 20c per Line. All Subscriptions and Transient Advertise ments to be paid for in /I (/ranee. j?? We ritb in no rrny responsible for (h? Tie*? or opinions of our Correspond Mit?, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1870. 'I he Town Election. Wc call attention to a cummunicn tion in ibis issue on the above subject. It is a matter which demands our immediate consideration. We be lieve that the aim of t,hc Radicals is to control the towns and cities, if possible, before the next general elec tion. Wc see then the danger, and the game wo have to checkmate. The question is whether we should cull a C itizcuE meeting or a Democra tic n tc til g to make the nominations. In either case a ticket carefully mado to suit nil the interests of the com munity shouhi be the aim. On a square Democratic is-uc we are ahead in the town, and on such an issue every man would have to show his colors. Still the. e are questions for the people to decido, and we don't wish to forestall public opinion. If we could continue the present incumbents, as our correspondent suggests, it scetuB to us it would avoid excitement and meet general approval. However, let the matter be con sidered, and the wisest course adopt ed. Tbo Scourge in Memphis. This fated city is again visited with the yellow fever scourge which deso lated so many homes and created such wide-spread distress, and suffer ing last year. With the horrors of '78 fresh in our memory with what heart-aches must we contemplate the appalling indica tions of their return, and' how the prayers of tho people should ascoud for deliverance 1'rom.tho calamity. 1 ho plague Ib on the increase to such an extent that the stampede is represented to partake of the appear ance of a mob, every ot e scuffling for his own dcliveran ce, and helpless women and children often left to suffer until their opportunity comes. The spectacle is heart-rending to contemplate. [For the Orangeburg TlMIS-J A Rejoinder. Editor Orangebnrg Times: Your correspondent no'ices that nn ' Agricultural Critic" is con templating an illumination of the heretofore benighted minds and theories of his feilt w farmers. May be succeed ! But does he not assume n very anomalous position to begin with ? Jfd He says, "that wc may, like J. C II.', and J W. S., contribute to your columns.Those gentlemen not only cited theories, but brought its lo practical demonstrations and frtubbot'N facts by challenging any one to come and tee for themselves. Now, y< ur "Critic." "desires you to keep his name from the public." Then how ate we to know that ho practices vhat he preaches? 2nd 44 We propose to deal heavy blows ivrc" ,4We will handle with gh ves ofT, a class of farmers who are tusc in their own conceit," and?"We tdiall set J. C. H., and J. W. S., and nil writers right, if they should ad vance nn incorrect theory," and last, but not least, "We arc ready to ans wer any questions that you or readers may desire." In ail candor is this self-conceit? or are we about to develop a modern Solomon? 3rd "Wo propose to teach the yot ng farmer how to make his farm profitable and farming a pleasant occupation." Wo want to see his theory df planting to make it always pay, that is on different soils and with diflerent seasons, and I hen the figures worked out with tho plough and hoe in tho field, then we will be come a proselyte. 4th He Fays, "Cotton and phos phates have half starved us'x?theu says, "I do not advise our farmers .jot Jo plant it." Again he says, "Cotton ?m?????!? ii. in i i.i i imrmmw requires too much labor aud manure for there to bo much profit iu it," that, "It is a great exhauster of the soil, Ac." Is it more ro than the "di veiB?ied" crops of your ''Critic" ? sugar caue, sorghum, rico, oats, wheat, chufas, barley or even the great staple?corn ? As we?tho young farmers?arc to be eulightened, on tho several binds of crops separately, we prefer aftor hearing tho "whys and wherefores" to see the problem solved at tho planter's blackboard?tho field. And then review the text book that wo may be ablo to compute loss and gain each year, since the war?wo will a ay? We oesumo no man can tell when and where he makes money in farm ing unless he keep? un account with each field and ench crop ho plants. I have written this Mr. Editor, to warn "Agricultural Critic" not to deal in glittering generalities, if he knows himself, we fariuors aro very self-conceited and it takes knock down arguments to convinoo us that we should quit the old ruts ? The writer has been planting since the war, only, quite extensively, and has so far failed to bo able to lay down any general rule for farming, and also has failed to find any "mil lions in it" with tho closest observa tion, strictest economy aud hardest of work. May your correspondent open up the way is my sincere desire. I trust he will not become dashed att his communication as it is written with the kindest of feelings and only in tended to provoke discussion as ho requests. I have act the hail in mo tion and propose for others to keep it rolling. May you succeed Mr. Editor, in getting this cn<.r criticorum solved. Cenhok. July 21st 1879. ? ??n> ? - ? ? ? For th<? Oranncburg Times. Almost a Tragedy?The Crops and Rain. Middle St. Matthews, i July 22, 1879. Mr. FJilor : Our quiet, neighborhood was some what disturbed by a report that gain ed considerable circulation especially among the colored people, relative to a cutting affray that occurred in the State Road near Dr. K. W. Bates' plantation on the night of the 15th ultimo. Tho parties engaged in tho muss were Capers Kelley and Wil I liam Waimef, both colored, men Upon inquiry we learn, th.it Waifucr went to the house of lve'lcy and in a quiet manner asked an ex planation of some reports circulated by said Kellcy and detrimental to the good name which Waimer has al ways boruo. Kelley declined giving any satis faction, an 1 immediately commenced cursing and abusing Waituer iu a shameful manner.finally ordering him to leave his yard. Waimer left forth with, but feeling that ho had been wronged and failing to get satisfac tion, told KeMcy that if he wanted to light to come in the ?State Road. Kelley went in his house, remain d a short time, and then followed, curs ing and abusing Waimer. Beaching the road Waimer halted and nftor exchanging curses, for a few minutes, Kelley caught Waimer, threw him to the ground, but before doing so, placed an open knife in his pants pocket. A shortscutllo ensued when Kellcy jumped up exclaiming that he was cut. There were present several colored men, some of whom it seems urged Kelley to make the assault. Kelley was pretty badly cut iu the side, the knife reaching his hollow, but whether the knife in his pocket did it, or whether it was done by Waimer is a question that I am un able to answer correctly. Dr. Bates wns summoned and rendered tho necessary medical at tention, and tho patient is now con sidered "out of danger." Rumors are afloat that Kelley brought a gun out of his house, but not having a cap, left it in tho yard. While we disapprove of this cut ting and slashing, Mr. Editor, yet when a man is roughly assaulted, self-preservation becomes necessary, and wo hope that this will bo a lesson to Kelley, as he has certainly, not been acting for some timo like a "law-abiding citizen." Tho crops have improved vory much since the rain of Friday last. Corn howevor, is injured to a con siderable extent. Cotton with good future scasona will make three-fourths of a crop* Providence neighborhood has at last received the much needed rain also, and a trip down that side shows improvement in cotton, hut corn is too far gone to be much aided. Rambler. [For the Ornngoburg Times. The Town Election. Orakqeburg, July '21st 1879. Mr. Eii it or : The election for Mayor and Alder men for our town for the next two years is elose upon us. I would sug gest that the Orangeburg Democratic Club bo called together and make a nomination, and if I am allowed, would propose the present eucum bents renominatel, and hope they will not decline if brought out. Respectfully, A Citizen. Country Girls. The farmers' daughters are soon to be the life, as well as tho pride of the country?a glorious race of woman,' which no other land can show. We seek not to flatter them; for before they c:m become this they will have to make an earnest effort of one or two kinds. There are sums who de precate their condition; and some who have a false pride in it, because thoy demand more consideration than they merit. A want of intelligence upon all the subjects of the day and of a re fined education is no more excusablo iu a country than in a town bred girl, in these days of many books and pap ers. Many girls are discouraged bo cnuse they cannot be sent away from home to boarding schools; but men of superior minds and knowledge of tho world would rather have for wives women well and properly oducatcdat home. Obituary. Mrs. At. MeRllianey, daughter of Ex Sherilf F. J, Felder, deceased, and consort of John W. MoFlhnney, died .it the Resi dence* of the hitler, near Branchvillc, July ?Uli 1871). God in Hi* mysterious wisdom has de prived a hushand j'f a wife, and three little children of a mother, which to tin- mortal eye looks unjust; hut we should not folget tfint the same Und that take th iway, is II? that gave; and the same tied that has afflicted the husband,can and will heal his affliction, if he will trust in Him; and in as much as He gave thosa dear little children, lie will care for them while thev nre help less; and though wc mourn the departure of our friend, we have a ln^>e that she is en joying that blissful happiness promised hy oiir Lord and Savior, to all who do His will. Notice. r"BMIK Members of the Medical profession iu Orangebiirg County, arc requested to meet the undersigned at the Court House, in Orangehurg, on Monday, August 4th IH70, to organize a County Medical Society. A full attendance is much desired. \V W WOLFF., MI) , THUS. A KLLlOTr, MD., T Jv KELLER, MD., A ? IHK KS, MD., ? .1 G WANNAMAKKK, MD., A S 8ALLEY, MD., M (?SALI.KY, MD., A S HYDKICK, MD. NOTICE. BTuAcKVIM.E, S.C., .July 10th 1ST'.), rno TDK PATHONS OF THE JL SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE. Notice has been piven that I have taken another field, ami that it in the duty of Mr. J. A. Salley, in Orangeburg, to adjinft ami teach all Hinger nmihine? rolcl in that County, previous to hisappointment.no matter hy whom sold. And, further, it is reported that I can't sell a machine in Orangebiirg County. If any of my friends wish to purchase a machine from me, I will take pleasure in supplying them, no matter in what County they live. " B. F. THOMPSON. ju'y28 It WESLEYAN FEMAbE INSTITI'TE, BT ACTON, VlBOINIA. Opens Its 30th Set si on September ISth. 1 H7tl. One of the first schools for young ladies in the United States. Climate un surpassed. Surroundings beautiful. At tended hy pupils from Seventeen States. ?Strictest economy required. Among the lowest terms in the Union, j TERMS :?Board, Washing, Lights, English Course, Latin, French, for each half of the Scholastic year, $115. All extras very low. For Catalogue, address Rkv. WM. A. HARRIS. 1). D., President, Staunton, Virginia. ju'y '2r} . 'it Carriage Factory. Tho undersigned respectfully in forms the public that he is prepared to do all Kind of Work in the above line on the shortest no tice and ut. Living Prices. HORSES HOEING dono in tho best possible manner. I also have in full operation my PLANING AND MOULDING MACHINES, And GRIST MILL. All work in this line done without delay aud on reasonable terms. A share of the public patronage is solicite d. jnly 25 II. RIGGS. OFFICE OF C D KORTJOHN, Auction and Commission Merchant, ? . RUSSELL STREET, ORANGEBURG, July 24th, 1879. Wo will offer for tbe next 15 DAYS Unprecedented Bargains In order to prepare for the FALL TRADE 50 bbls FLOUR, all grades 10 sacks COFFEE, 25 hi Is SUGAR, do 20 bb!s PEARL GRISTS. 10 bbls SYRUP 5 bbls do MEAL. P. S. Sides, Smo. Sides, Hams, Strips. Lard, Dry Goods, Notions, (Hats, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Tin ware, &c. ^?jJ-QrjTl| (3J^[? ?" .SATURDAY nnd SALEDAY as here C. D. KORTJOHN, SIG?ST OF THE RED FLAG. ST*TK OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Oraxoebuko County. 1JY c ii. glover, eso.liue, puodatk judge. Whereas, Andrew F. Finoak, hath made suit to me, to grant him letters of Ad ministration of the Kstate and effects of David Suiuak, deceased. These are therefore to eitc and admonish all and singular the kindred aud Creditors of the said David Smoak, late of Orange burg County, deceased, that they be arid appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Orangeburg, C. Ii., on 1st August next, nfter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to .show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. (iiven under my Hand, this 17th day of July Anno Domini 18711. [l.s.] C. B. GLOVER Judge of Probate, Orangeburg County. ju'y IS it l Sheriff's Sales. Jiy virtue of an Execution to me directed I I will sell at Orangeburg, C. H., S. C? on I the first Monday in August next, during the legal hours of sale for ('ash : One bot iu the Town of Orangehurg, measuring ninety (90) feet, more or less front, and running back two hundred and twenty-six (-20) feel, more or lean, and bounded on the North by lands of F. II. W. Friggmau, Fast by J. J. Street, South by Amelia St., and Went by lot of George Ifolivcr. Levied on a.-* the property of Benjamin Byas, at the suit of George W. il/elntosh. ALSO All that-Tract of Land, over and above the Homestead of \V. W. Wannamaker, ?'r., containing one hundred and eighteen (IIS) acres, more or lew, and hounded North Lust by lands of W. P. Can., South Fast by Homestead of W. \V. Wanna maker, Jr.,' South West by Road foimerly being two parts of said Homestead, and Wc-t by Homestead, ami by Milwood plantation*?all of winch appears by Flat ol'S. K. Mellichamp, Serveyor, dated May 17, 1879. Levied on as the property of W. \Y. Wannamaker, Jr., at the suit ef Q, H. Cornelrton. Sheriff's Office, Orangebt -g C. H.( S. C, July 14. 1S7U. " JOHN II. LIVINGSTON, S, O. C. ju'y 18 3t Rober.son, Taylor & Co., SUCCESSORS TO GEO. \V. WILLIAMS & CO. Cotton Factors, Wholesale Grocers and General Commission Mer chants, 1 & 3 HAYNE ST., CIIARL.'ESTOiV, S. C. ?july 11 1879 .1m CALL CALL AT THE PEOPLE'S BAKERY Established in 1871 by the Propri etor, who is still ready and willing to fill orders iu BREAD, ROLLS, PIES O A K E S Of all description*. GUNGEUS Bv the RARRKL or BOX. "Also 13 I I IS A 33 For Camp-Meetings or nny other kind of Meetings. J'jst received Freali ('oiifootloiiarles, Fancy <>ioo?lH And .Vollons Which will he sohl as LOW as any that can be bought in Oran*;< burg. Thankful for the pant patronage of my friends and the public I still solicit a, con tinuance of their custom.\ T. W.? Alboi-irotti, Russell Slrcrt, next door t*> sepi It. 1878?ly Mr. J. r. Hailey, T FAIL TO CALL IN AT D E, SMOAK & CO.'S And examine our Stock of Dry Goods, Bots, Shoes, Hats AND Fresh Groceries, Fine Liquors, Tobaccos and Cigars All of which is offered at BOTTOM PRICES. - ssr Our 5 Cents Kayana Ci.^ar ia unequalled. Trj it. D. E. SMOAK & GO. Clearing Out SALE OF Henry EZohn DRY GOODS BAZAAR, NEXT DOOR TO CORNKLSON'S;