The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 04, 1882, Image 2

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.TUESDAY, JULY 4^ 51 A. MOOD. M. D. ) Editors RI B. ANDERSON, }^IT0RS Tbev???f?r TTafc?wa? was founded in and tbe True Southron in i 1866. The Watchman and Southron now baa tbe combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and iaiinanifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. We have heard "it rumored that the Watchman and Southron would retract, *'take water,** etc., in regard to the i -comments made*last week on Mr. C. H. ^MjwpNi-letter to the Clironicle and Con stitutionalist y of Augusta, G a. Now, to ease the minds of all those interested : m other people's business, we will sim ply state that what we said we felt called ??on to say from a sense of duty, and that it was done conscientiously, as the ;^ie matter then appeared to us, and % from that position, therefore, we will most assuredly not retract one word. Those who would like to see the per I son who wrote that article whipped, can make it convenient to undertake . v^it themselves, and, in consequence "thereof, we do not think our citizens . should give themselves any apprchen ^ftions in being forced to witness the ghastly and mutilated remains of an unfortunate editor, and feel depressed -J" on.account of an unavoidable expendi ture of the County's funds for an in ?xraest. lo justice to Mr. Moke we will say that he has informed us that the letter, as copied by the National Republican, .0 anrd republished by us, was only a garbled portion of the original, and placed f: him in a different light. - WeJjofifered to publish tbe entire let I ter, but as Sir. Moise hacTleft the only -copy he had, with other manuscript, at " ^^hville,. N.- C, he was unable . to We will also state that, Mr. Moise j $ having had several recent conversations : with us,- we believe him to'be sincere and-conscientious in his intentions for I the Democratic party, but unfortunate ly, in this instance, his intentions and the inferences of the letter, as copied by us, are at variance; It might seem' strange to Mr. Moise why the Democrats should be so un grateful as to censure him for the course he proposes to pursue?claiming, as be does, to be a moralist and that it is his" v 'mission to eradicate the evils that exist .\|n* the. party. While the Democrats mayv admire, from a theoretical stand ^~potat, this noble and god-like duty, pn^tically they can-ae-t-take any stock OTKbr ideal human perfection will never be attained by individuals either ?a religious, soc&l-irf^pofiTical^'gaiHv* ^^fj^^?V^^orsfore, it would be folly to cast ^Ottt a Jonah on our political sea for the consummation of the unattainable. ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS. on - j The first signs of agitation so insepa rable from a political campaign are be ginning to appear, and the Democratic party is shaking itself preparatory itruggle." The resnjt^frThat raught as it is with the 'gravest consequences to tbe commercial, social and moral interests of the State, cau be safely predicted?ar victory for the Democrats, who represent its wealth, its intelligence and its morality?unless by inexcusable blundering they sacrifice themselves to the opposition.'. Great care io the shaping of their policy by the party leaders? and accurate judg ment in the selection of candidates, is all important at this juncture, for an error in either may mean disaster.^ The only charge that has been made I against the party since its control of tbe'j State, which has a semblance of truth, is that of fraud in elections. While we believe~-lhat instances of fraud have been greatly exaggerated, both as to frequency and magnitude, yet such oc currences as the use of tissue ballots, &C-, have doubtless transpired, but whenever and wherever they have trans pired they were engineered by private individuals, without the sanction of the party, and consequently cannot be charged against it. There is nothing" more likely to cre ate division and discord in the Demo cratic ranks than a loss of integrity on the part of its leaders, and nothing is more likely to impeach that integrity than a silent observation of irregulari ties of the. kind above mentioned. At precincts with overwhelming .Republi can majorities the temptation to score a victory by dishonest means is very great, and the temporary advantage may seem to justify them, but besides ultimate damage to public morals which will inevitably ensue, it is a poteut agent in bringing into bad repute the good name of the party of the State. We believe that tbe policy of the future should be to guarantee, at all hazards, a fair election, and any devia tion from the strictest honesty should be promptly discouraged by the party lead ers. It might be uncomfortable to an occasional candidate, but its wisdom is too apparent to need much explanation. Public morals are the first requisites of a prosperous people, and any party which neglects their development, and promotion is sadly deficient in ability to furnish a wise administration. The politician who advocates fraudulent measures, or attempts to justify their use by a display of tbe advantages they are intended to accomplish, should be looked upon with suspicion, and the offi cer or voter who perjures himself for the efit of bis party is very likely to similar sacrifice of his own con mal advantage should occasion require it. We believe, bow ever, as we have said before, that ex amples of fraud are infrequent, and are referable only to individuals. It should however be shown to those individuals that such gratuitous favors are disadvan tageous to the party and will ultimately alienate every honest man within its ranks. Let hondsty be the watchword as in 1876, and much will be done to ward the union of disaffected elements and solidification of the party. GUITEAIL Tbe immense crowd that flocked to the place of execution on last Friday to try to see Guiteau hung is not in the least creditable to the American nation Nor wjll such brutal cravings be view ed favorably by other nations. In fact, the proceedings from first to last only go to show that any crank can in cold blood shoot down a President, and then be allowed unlimited latitude in a Court room, and by disgusting ranting and pretences of inspiration turn the sancti ty of a Temple of Justice into a third class circus. By such liberty Guiteau has gained world-wide notoriety and j actually succeeded in establishing crank ism, which is likely to have its baneful | results, in proportion to circumstances i and the morbid state of mind fanatics might get in. But now that the father of crankism is hung, it is to be hoped that a check has been put upon this deplora ble state of fanaticism which is nothing more or less than crankism. The State Democratic Executive Committee has doubled tbe*represention in the State Convention, and conse quently alternates elected at our County Convention are delegates. THE LEGISLATURE. -o The General Assembly convened in extra session on Tuesday, June 27th, by order of the Governor. The first day was taken up in hearing the Gov ernor's Message and transacting unim portant business. The only matter of interest which transpired on Wednesday, occured within the Democratic caucus which sat, with brief intermissions for meals, nearly all day. When the caucus met the committee appointed to consider and report what legislation, if any, other than that of redistricting the State, was proper to be brought before the General Assembly at the extra session, made a report which was discussed with great warmth for many hours, but was finally adopt ed in the following shape : To the CJtairman and Members of ike Democratic Caucus of the General Assembly: The commitee of two from each Congressional district, to- whom it was referred to report what legislation, other than that of redistricting the State, is proper to be brought before this ses - sion of the General Assembly, beg leave respectfully to report that they bzw- camfully considered the matters thus referred to tueur;??- ; .-?X The last session of the General As sembly was of unusual length. A very large number of acts were passed and became laws of the State. Under or dinary circumstances, and except for the emergency which has arisen, sueb/a thing as an extra session. - ^yJuld not have been thojogJ?Aro?^except as an un wisejy^"unnecessary proceeding. The Jofa\n&vj matters usually demanding the attention of the General Assembly would have been allowed to remain un til the regular session in November. Your committee are of the opinion that tbe necessity which has arisen for redistricting the State furnishes no suf ficient reason for disturbing this ordina ry condition of affairs. ' Again : Considerable agitation has unavoidably followed the passage of many of the measures adopted at the last session. This has to a certain de gree subsided, and the citizens of the State are accommodating themselves to the changed condition of affairs. To open the door to general legislation will inevitably lead to the reopening of many of these measures and to discus sions more or less earnest. This will but tend to renew tbe dissatisfation now fast dying out, -and in the judgment of your committee will be most unwise in view of the election now so close upon us. To attempt to draw a distinction be tween individual bills will be impossible. Tbe only plan is to confine ourselves strictly to the business which has brought us together, and to such mat ters affecting the next election which are in a measure germane thereto. These can be covered by a few bills covering the following points : 1. The matter of altering the Consti tntion in reference to the area of coun ties referred to in the Governor's mes sage. 2. The matter of altering the Coosti I tion so as to vest in the General Assem bly the power of fixing the day for hold ing tbe general elections for State and County officers in this State. 3. Several omissions in reference to several polling precincts established at the last session have been discovered that should be remedied 4. The time within which registration should cease under the Act has given rise to doubt, aud certain ether ques tions under tbe Act have also ariseu. These demand the attention of the Gen eral Assembly. 5. Questions have also been made as to the proper practice, under the exist ing laws of the State, in reference to the formation of juries in criminal trials, j The law on this subject should be defi nitely declared. These, in the judgment of your committee embrace all the matters which j call for action at. the present session be sides the redistricting of the State, and ! I they respectfully reccommend that no j other legislation on any matters other I than,tbe above be considered, j In pursuance of the further duty im j posed upon them of submitting such matters as tbey may find necessary, in proper form, your committee have prepared the following joint resolutions and bills covering the matters above enumerated. We respectfully recom mend that they be adopted by this cau cus and then presented in proper man ner to the General Assembly, to wit : 1st. Joint .Resolution proposing an I ! amendment to Section 3, Article XXIII of the Constitution, relating to the for mation of new counties. 2d. Joint Resolution proposing an j amendment to Section 2, Article II, j relating to tbe time of holding elections. 3d. Bill to amend the Act establish ing by law tbe voting preciocts of tbe State." 4th. Bill to amend Title 1/ Part 1, of the General Statutes of the State, en titled 'Of elections.' The commissioners appointed to re vise the General Statutes report ; that several clerical errors have been discov ered which had better be corrected while tbe book is still in press. Your committee would therefore recommend that the commissioners be authorized to introduce such a bill at this session. All of which is respectfully submitted &c. A. T. Smytiie, Chairman. The real work of the Session has been transacted in caucus, and the discus sion of measures has been very brief when presented to the General Assem bly. The discussion in the caucus over the Election law was long and spirited, and the result shows that the majority of the General Assembly are positively, determined to let the law stand as it is, so far as all its important provisions are concerDed. The section extending the time for registration to the first of August was stricken out, as was also the section providing for tbe issuing of duplicate certificates to persons proving tbe loss of the originals. Tbe bill for redistricting the State as passed in the Senate places Sumter County, entire, in the Seveuth District, as follows : The Seventh Congressional District to be composed of the Counties of Georgetown and Beaufort, the Lower township of the County of Richland ; the County of Sumter; the townships of Amelia, Goodby, Lyons, Pine Grove, Poplar, Providence, and Vance, iu the County of Orangeburg; the townships of Anderson, Hope, Indian, King's, (except the town of Kingstree,) Law's, Mingo, Peon, Ridge, Sutten, and Tur key, in the County of Williamsburg ; all of the Counties of Charleston and Berkley, excepting such portions there of as are hereinbefore designated as a part of the First Congressional District ; the townships of Collins, Adams' Run, Glover, Fraser, Lowndes, and Blake, in the County of Colleton. The correspondent of the News and Courier y writing on tbe 1st inst. says : The entire work which will be trans acted at tbe extra session is now cut out and will pass both Houses in the shape in which tbe several measures were adopt ed in caucus.. The remaining days of the session will, therefore, be devoted to purely routine work. The caucus this morning, adopted a joint resolution proposing a constitution al amendment in relation to the forma tion of new counties, which provides that new counties shall not consist of less than four hundred square miles in area or contain less than the one hundred and twenty-fourth part of the population of the whole State. The caucus further more determined to kill the bill propos ing to declare tbe law in relation to tbe formation of juries. These two matters being disposed of, the work of the caucus was finished, and both Houses met at 1 o'clock to carry out the work. In tbe House the bill to correct a typhograpical error in tbe Code and the bill to regulate tbe licensing of physi cians passed a third reading. The following bills which have pass ffcr?*i1?-Se.oate were.reaj?-4ke first, time~f: Bill to amend the eleetion^M^ Bill to divide the State into seven Congressional distrjftfcs. Jointjrj&?&r?ion proposing a constitu ti&tftft amendment relative to the time of holding elections. Joint resolutions relative to the for mation of new counties and bill to amend the election precinct bill. On motion of Mr. Simmons, the nec essary rules were suspended, so as to save time by avoiding tbe reference of bills to committees and by reading tbe bills on the last day of the session. It is now positively settled that tbe General Assembly will adjourn sine die on Wednesday mcrning shortly after Tuesday midnight, and if it was not that Tuesday was a national holiday, adjournment could as easily be reached by Tuesday morning. The legislative appropriation bill has passed the House and was read in the Senate the first time to-day, the total expenses of the session being fifteen thousand five hundred and twenty-four dollars and forty-four cents, or only a small change from the figures reported by the committee of ways aod means. Hon. Geo. D. Tillman. Tbe many names mentioned to head the next State ticket is an encouraging indication. It means, that the conven tion, when it meets, will not feel itself limited to a choice between any two or three men, but will be free to choose from a long list of good men the best one, and require his services. We do not fear to trust to tbe result of such a scrutiny. Geo. D. Tillman is becom ing stronger every day, and when the convention meets, the cool judgment of the leaders of the party will confirm the feeling of the rank and file that the big dauntless heart and strong head of the sturdy farmer from Edgefield is the combination <jf qualities that will in<mre the party a victory.?Greenville News. To assert, that we cannot retain con trol of our State, or elect our Congress man without putting the name of Wade Hampton at the head of the State ticket, is to acknowledge that we do not de serve to hold the reigns "of power in South Carolina, and that we are utterly incompetent ami weak. But our dis tinguished Senator has offered his ser vices to his commonwealth for the com ing campaign. They ought to be accepted. Hampton can do more than any other ten men in Carolina, to poll a heavy vote. Our people are sick of politics ; and do not propose to waste much time, this summer, in campaign folly. The fight ought to be short, sharp and decisive. If Hampton will throw his might}' influence into the can vass, the work can be done in a brief time, and an honest handsome, over whelming and undisputed majority will secure to us every State and Federal officer, and give peace.?Alicen Jour nal and Review. Tiilman on Civil Senfree Beform. The Washington correspondent of the News and Courier says that George Tillman has several speeches in his bead which he would like to deliver be fore retiring from Congress. At the head of the list of speeches is one on civil service reform, and, says the cor respondent, 'I can tell the people of the Fifth district that when Congressman Tillman informs the country of what he knows about our civil service, the sen sation created by. hie great apportion ment speech will pail into insignificance. EXECUTION OF GUITEAU. The End of the Insane Assassin of the President. A Sleepless Night?A Hearty Breakfast and then a Preparation for the Dread Ordeal?The Prisoner Indulges in a Bath to Pass Away the Time?His Composure on the Scaffold?HLs Programme Carried Out to the Letter. Washington, June 30.?U. S. Jail, 9.45 A. M.?Guiteau was very restless during most of the latter part of the night, not sleeping more than twenty minutes at a time. Towards morning he fell into a sounder sleep from sheer exhaustion, fie rose a few minutes after live and breakfasted heartily at 6.30. Guiteau told the cook to bring his dinner in at 11 o'clock promptly. Rev. Dr. Hicks, who remained at the jail all night, was called into the pris oner's cell soon after he rose and held a conversation on religious subjects with him. At 8 o'clock Dr. Hicks saw the prisoner again, when be express ed a desire to take a bath and a large tub was taken into his cell. At this hour no one save the 'death watch' was with him. He nervously disrobed and plunged into the bath. It was quite apparent to the guard, who was closely watching his every movement, that his object io asking for a bath was simply to obtain some employment which might distract his thoughts from the dread contemplation of bis approaching death. 10.45 A. M.?The rotunda was thrown open at 10 o'clock and the news paper men flocked in. There were few others there except the jail guards and a squad of artillerymen. Shortly before 11.Guiteau called for paper and for twenty minutes was en gaged in copying what be calls his 'prayer upon the scaffold.' 11.35 A. M.?While Dr. Hicks was in the cell at 11 o'clock Guiteau made some requests as to the execution, and, having made copies of his 'last prayer,' poem and other writings tore up the originals. He had bis boots blacked, and as the doctor was leaviog the ceil his dinner was brought in. Shortly before 12 o'clock Guiteau seemed to break down completely and burst into tears and sobbed hysterically. After the death warrant was read to the prisoner by the Warden he became much more composed, and, turning away, began to brush his hair, with his old appearance of swaggering sang froid. At 12 25 P. M. a loud steam whistle was blown at tbe work house, which is near the jail. This whistle usually blows at 12 o'clock, and by it Guiteau was in the habit of reckoning bis time. The delay to-day was by special ar rangement, so that its startling sum mons might not come before the officers were ready. Two minutes later tbe iron gates at the end of the corridor clicked. Then Warden Crocker made his appearance, and a moment later the familiar figure of Guiteau was seen. His face was pallid j and the muscles about his mouth moved nervously. Other than this, there were no signs of faltering. As soon as the crowd had gained ac cess, General Crocker waved to them to uncover and all l^aris m^--*zsrrf Dr. Hick's ^nade- i^mm^X-Ali'* these words ;^*Pather out of the depths we-sr-y-toThee, Hear Thou our sup plication for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour, who has made full propi tiation for us. Behold this Thy ser vant. We humbly pray that Thou wilt deliver him at this supreme moment of his life. Let Thy light descend upon him. Liberate his soul from prison. May he appear before you absolved by Thy great mercy from blood-guihiness. Deliver him and us. God have mercy on us Christ have mercy on us. Lamb of God that taketh away tbe sins of the world have mercy on us. Amen and amen. During the prayer Guiteau stood with bowed head. At bis conclusion, Dr. Hicks opened tbe Bible and Guiteau in firm tones said : 'I will read a selection from the tenth chapter of Matthew from the 28th to the 41st verse inclusive.' He then read in a clear strong voice and with a good intonation, showing lit if any nervousness. Dr. Hicks produced the manuscript which was prepared by the prisoner this morning and held it before bim while Guiteau read. While Dr. Hicks was arranging the manuscript Guiteau ex hibited a slight nervousness and moved several times from one foot to the other, He soon recovered his composure, look ed over the sea of upturned faces and said : 'I am now goiug fo read to you my last dying prayer.' He then read in a*loud tone and with distinct and deliberative emphasis, the following : 'My dying prayer on the gallows :? Father, I go to thee and the Saviour. I have finished the work thou gavest me to do, and I am only too happy to- go to thee. Tbe world does net yet appreci ate my inspiration but thou knowest it. Thou knowest thou didst inspire Gar field's removal, and only good has come from it. This is the best evidence that the inspiration came from thee, and I have set it forth in my book that all men may read and know that thou. Father didst inspire the act for which I am now murdered. This Government and Nation, by this act, I know will in cur thy eternal enmity, as did the Jews by killing thy man, my Savior. Tbe retribution in that case came quick and sharp, I know the divine law and retribution will strike the nation of my murderers in the same way. The diabolical spirit of this nation, its government and its newspapers to wards me will justify thee in cursing them, and I know that thy divine law of retribution is inexorable. I, there fore predict that this nation will go down in blood, and that my murderers, from the executive to the hangman, will go to hell. Thy laws are inexora ble. Oh, thou Supreme Judge ! Woe unto tbe men that violate thy laws. Only weeping and gnashing of teeth await them The American press has a large bill to settle with thee, righteous Father, for their vindictiveuess in this matter. Nothing but blood will satisfy them, and now my blood be on them and tLis nation and its officials. Ar thur, the President, is a coward :nd an ingrate. His ingratitude to the man that made him and saved his party and land from overthrow has no parellel in history ; but thou, righteous Father, will judge him. Father, thou knowest me, but the world hath not known me, and uow I go to thee and tbe Saviour without the slightest ill-will toward a human being. Farewell, ye men of earth.' At several points he half paused, and endeavored to impart an increased em phasis to his words by peculiar facial expressions, so often observed during his trial when he was angered at some thing which was said or dene. This wa:- peculiarly noticeable when he al luded to President Arthur, and when he declared that this nation would 'go down in blood.' When he had finished readi?g his prayer be again surveyed the crowd and said, still with a firm voice, *I am going to read some verses which are intended to indicate my feel ings at the moment of leaving this world. Tf set to music they may -be rendered effective. The idea is that of a child, babbling to his mamma and his papa. I wrote it this morning about 10 o'clock. He then commenced to chant these verses in a sad and doleful style: "I am going to the Lordy, J am so g!ad. lam going to the Lordy, I am so glad. I am going to the Lordy, Glory hallelujah 1 Glory hallelujah 1 I love the Lordy with all my soul Glory liallelajah I And that is the reason ? am going to the Lord. Glory hallelujah ! Glory hallelujah I am going to the Lord.' Here Guiteau's voice failed, and he bowed his head and broke into sobs, but he rallied a little and went on with bis chant : "I saved my party and my land, Glory hallelujah ; But they have murdered me for it, And that is the reason I am going to the Lordy ; Glory hallelujah. Glory hallelujah. I am going to the Lordy." Here again his feelings overcame him and he leaned bis head on the shoulder of Mr. Hicks and sobbed pitifully. Still he went on : f 'I wonder what I will do When I get to the Lordy ; I guess that I will weep no more When I get to the Lordy. Glory ballelu w . . - Here there was another interruption, caused by sobs and emotion, which he was unable to repress. He wept bitter ly, and then, with quivering lips and mournful tones he went on to finish his ditty : "I wonder what I will I see When I get to the Lordy. I expect to see most splendid things, Beyond all earthly conception. When I am with the Lordy. Glory halle lujah." Raising his voice to the highest pitch that he could be commenced : "Glory Hallelujah, T am with the Lord." This closed the chant, and then Rev. Mr.,Hicks gave to Goiteau his final benediction and farewell, saying : 'God, the Father, be with thee, and give thee peace forevermore.' The attendants then pinioned bis legs, placed the noose over his head*, and carefully adjusted it about his neck. Mr. Strong placed the black cap over bis head, and as he did so Guiteau called out in loud tones, 'Glory, glory, glory,' Instantly the spring was touched. The drop fell at 12.40 P. M., and Guiteau swung in the air. The body turned partly around, but there was not the slightest percepti ble movement of the limbs or any evi dence of a conscious effort to move tbem. When the drop fell a yell was sent up by some.persons inside the jail. This was echoed outside by the voices of a thousand or ropj^ebeople, wta.JiurA_ rahed lustily. Tblihf^wvtsr^general onslaught by tbe populace upon the door, which was so powerful that tbe officers were unable to withstand it. *indreds__oJ:^eople crowed into the ce and there was ^terrible- crush at the doors. For at least forty seconds after the drop fell the body bung motionless. Then there was a slight motion of the shoulders and legs due to muscular con traction. Three minutes after the drop fell tbe body was lowered to be exam ined by the physicians. There was' a. decided action of the heart for fully fourteen minutes, and tbe pulse flutter ed two minutes longer. When the body had hung with the feet just touch ing tue ground for over half an hour it was lowered into the coffin which was waiting for it under the scaffold. The physicians decided at once that the neck had been broken. When the body was lowered the black cap was removed and the face exposed. The. features were pallid and composed. About the mouth there was consid?rable moisture. Af ter the body had been arranged in tbe coffin Warden Crocker ascended tbe steps of the scaffold, and addressing tbe crowd which was kept back from tbe scaffold by a line of officers, said that those who desired could pass along the side of tbe scaffold and view the body. The crowd of spectators was formed into a line and passing between the scaffold and the wall of the jail viewed the dead face. Some of the offi cers of the jail and the physicians and Dr. Hicks stood about the coffin. John W. Guiteau joined this company and fanned his dead brother's face to keep away the flies. John Guiteau did not go upon the scaffold, but stood during the scene just within the line of officers at the bottom of (he steps. When lib erty was given to the crowd to view the remains, the scaffold was at once filled with people, who curiously examined every joint and bolt. At 1.40 P. M., the lid of the coffin was put in place, and the body was borne to the jail chapel, where the phy sicians who were to make tbe autopsy were assembled. Guiteau, just before the trap was sprung, dropped a piece of paper from his hand. .This paper was given him by Warden Croker to be dropped by the condemned man as a signal that he was ready. At a quarter past 3 o'clock the mili tary guard that has been on duty at the jail ever since the 2d of July last, marched away. They were loudly cheered as they left. Dr. Bliss and his son arrived at the jail at half-past 3 o'clock, and joined the physicians engaged in making the autopsy. A reporter of the Associated Press was the only newspaper man ad mitted to the chapel where the body was being dissected. The operations of the three surgeons engaged in the autopsy were watched with the greatest interest by the others, who crowded about the table. After the examination of the eyes, the brain was removed and inspected. Then the body was cut open and a thorough and complete examina tion made, with a view of determining all the physiological facts that could be of interest in connection with the case. The brain was found to be in a normal condition, and weighed forty-nine ounces. The heart weighed a little over nine ounces, and was iu a healthy condition, as were all the other inter nal organs. At 3.55 o'clock the au topsy was adjourned until this evening, when the brain will be taken to the Government Medical Museum, on Tenth street, where a more minute and critical examination will be made of it. The physicians were disinclined to go into details iu regard to the results thus far reached. Dr. Hartigan left the jail soon after 4 o'clock, taking with him Guiteau's brain. Dr. Gadding, who has maintained that Guiteau was insane, said, when asked what the result of the autopsy was, li have nothing to say now/ An other physiciam remarked, *We are all know nothings.' A bystander replied, 'So the uneducated non-expert public thought at the time of the other autop sy.' All the physicians agree that there were lyrephca in the brain and hardening of the dura matter. None of them care to express a positive opin ion until after the examination has been completed. Dr. Bliss said there were many points showing a good, healthy, mental and physical development.' Judge Bruce, of the United States Court for the District of Alabama, don't believe in the standing aside process, which Judge Bond instituted at Charles ton in the political trials and followed up in the case of the Halifax county election managers, in the trial at Raleigh. The case before him was one against certain election officers, in which a motion was made to stand aside a.certain juror. The motion was dis cussed, and after full argument Judge Bruce delivered an able opinion over ruling the motion. In his opinion Judge Bruce declared that when the Congress of the United States adopted the statutes now in force, providing for the impartial drawing of jurors by com missioners appointed for that purpose, and particularly in allowing, in misde meanor cases, an equal number of chal lenges to the government and to the accused, those provisions plainly im plied an intention to depart from the common Law rule, and to provide new methods ofempannelling juries, regard ed by Congress as more reasonable and just. The Watchman and Southi'on goes to almost every household in Suinter County. If you have anything to ad vertise, this is the place to make it known. How to Save. All hard workers are subject to bilious at tacks which may eDd in dangerous illness. Parker's Ginger Tonic will keep the kidneys and liver active, and by preventing the attack save much sickness, loss of time and expense. Delay at such times means danger.?Detroit Press. See other column. Beauty Regained. The beauty and color of the hair may be safely regained oy using Parker's Hair Bal sam, which is much admired for its perfume, cleanliness and dandruff* eradicating proper ies. Remarkble for overcoming diseases caused by impure water, decaying vegetation, etc., is Brown's Iron Bitters. "Most Heartily." v7w.mi.vgton, N. C, Feby. 4, 1881. H. H. Warneb'? Co. : Sirs?I most hearti ly recommed your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure -"or kidney and liver diseases, and shall be glad to answer all questions regarding the same in connection with my case that enquir ing friends may ask. James A. Lowrey. As a purifier of the blood Ayer's Sareapa rilla has no equal. It wonderfully improves the complexion and gives to old and young the bloom of health. THE MARKETS. SUM TER, S.C., July 3, 1882. COTT027?About 5 bales have been sold duriogthe weekending July the 3d. Market pJosed quiet. We quote: Staiced 9j@10f; Tinged 10?@lo|; Ordinary 9| ; Good Ordi narv 10j@ll ; Low Middling I0f@llj-; Middling llf@Il?; Good Middling 11 J@ m-_ CHARLESTON, S. C, July 1, 1882. Cotton.?Market quiet. Sales, 25 bales. Qnotations.are : Tinged 11]?llf; Ordina ry 9A@10; Good Ordinary, ll?-@ll?; Low Middling, llff Middling, I2$y Good "Mid* dling, 12J._ WILMINGTON, N. C. July 1, 1882. Spirits Turpentine?Market quoted firm at 42J cents. Sales of 400 casks at 42 cents. Rosin?The market was firm at $1.55 for. Strained and SI .62$ for Good Strained. Crude Turpentine?Market steady at ?1.50 | for Hard, $2.75 for Soft and Virgin." Cotton?Market firm. Small sale3 reported. The following are the official quotations : Ordinary 9 5-16, Good Ordinary 10 11-16, Low Middling 11 9-16, Middling 12, Good Middling 12*. L~l2FT CHARLESTON IX MAY last, in an unsettled state of mind, J. WoODBRIDGE PORTER, a young man of fair complexion, about five feet, eleven inches high, with reddish brown bair, red beard and moustache, and twenty-three years old. He expressed thedesireof obtaining employ ment upon a farm, as a means of restoring his health, and was last heard of at Eingstree, S. C, on 20lb May last, since which bis relatives have felt great anxiety for his safety, and most earn?stly request that any information had of him be kindly communicated to N. M. PORTER, _JtJy_4_Charleston, S. C. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, JUfiURTHA CATO has made suit to me to grant her Letter* of Administration of the Estate and effects of ISAAC CATO, deceased, these are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of tho said Isaac Cato, deceased, that tbey ue and appear before mo, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sum ter, on tie 19th Julv, instant, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to sbew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my bund, this 3d day of July, A. D., 1SS2. T. V. WALSH, July 4?2t Judge of Probate. "glenn springs hotel, SIMPSON & SIMPSON, PROPRIETORS. This celebrated wateringplace is now open ed ;;o visitors and no care or pains will be spared to make guests comfortable. Passen gers for Glenn Springs will take the stage at Spfirtauburg, which runs daily to the Springs. BATES OP BOARD. Per day S2.00 ; per week $12.00 ; per week ?for 3 weeks?S10.?O ; per month S30.00. Special attention given to shipping the wai:er. PRICE OP WATEK. Per case of 2 doz. qt. bottles at the Springs $3.75. 1 m - July 4 "LAND OF THE SET! ?,250 Feet Above Level of tho Sea ' TB! URMI? BOlIi hendersonville, n. c. npiIIS HOUSE has just been renovated and I put in order for this season. The splendid stone building, known as J?DSON COLLEGE. Surrounded by a BEAUTIFUL GROVE OF SEVEN ACRES, will be run iu connection with the Virginia House. The proprietor will use every effort to keep both houses up to the old standard of the Virgiuia, and will leave nothing undone that will add to the pleasure and comfort of bis guests. The pleasure grounds are by far the largest and most beautiful of any Hotel in the town. Write for terms, &c. Telegraph Office in the buildnig. A. J, DODAMEAD, Proprietor. May 30 TAX NOTICE. OFFICE COUNTY TREASURER, SUMTER COUNTY, Ju.vb 23, 1882. BY ORDER OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL and with the approval of the Governor, the time for receiving taxes for the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1882, without the 5 per cent. Penalty, has been extended to the 15lh, July next (18S2.) The rate of levy on all property assessed for taxation is as follows : For State Purposes?Four and three fourths mills on each dollar of the valuation of the property represented on the Tax Duplicate for the said Fiscal Year. For Ordinary County Purposes for said Fiscal Year?Two and one half mills on each dollar of said valuation. Fcr Special County Purposes?to wit: For Indebtedness of said County prior to the first day of November, 1879?Two (2) mills on each dollar of said valuation. For School Purposes?Two (2) mill? on each dollar of said valuation ; also Poll Tax of one dollar, on each taxable poll, to wit : of each male citizen between the ages of 21 and 60 years, except Mfch as are exempt by law, and three fourths of a mill on the dollar of said valuation in School District No. J, (Sumter Township) for erecting an.additional School House in said School District My office at Sumter Court House will be open until the 15th July, to receive the whole or half of said taxes, at the option of the tax payer. W. F. B. HAYNSWORTH, Treasurer Sumter Co. June 27 2t TAX RETURNS FOR 1882. R ETURNS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND POLLS will be re ceived at the following times and places, viz : Johnson's Store, Tuesday, J une 13. Reed's Mill, Wednesday, " 14. Cooper's Mill, Thursday, *' 15. Spring Hill, Friday, " 16. Sander's T. 0., Saturday, " 1% Providence, Monday, '1 19. Stateburg, Tuesday, " 20. Wedgefie'd, Wednesday, " 21. Privateer, Thursday, " 22. Zoar Church, Friday, " 23. Lewis Chapel, Saturday, *' 24. Old Manchester, Wed'day July 12. Bishopville, Thursday, " 13. Mann ville, Friday, 41 14. Mechanicsville, Saturday, " 15. Mayesville, Monday, " 17. Lynch burg, Tuesday, ** 18. Magnolia, Wednesday, " 19. Player's XRoads, Thursday, M 20. -and At the Auditor's Office in Sumter on all other days, except the 4th<rJuly, from the 1st June to July 20th, Inclu sive. N. B.- -Parties making returns, by mail or by another person will please be careful to give the full first name of the Tax-Payer L. P. LORTXG, Jnnc 13. Auditor Sumter County G. W. GASMAN Y, ? D. SUBGEON AND PHYSICIAN, OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO. THE CITI zeos of Sumter and vicinity, with an experi ence of twenty years, and solicits a share of the patronage of the common:iy. AU orders left at D. J. Auld's Drug Store during the day, and at my residence at night, will receive prompt attention. Residence on "Washington Street, opposite the residence of H. Schwerin. June 20'._ Aient aa? Coii??? Merchant, - SUMTER, S. C. IS PREPARED TO TAKE RISKS AGAINST FIRE, in a number* of first-class Northern, Southern and English Fire Insurance Companies, among which are North British and Mercantile of England. Scottish Commercial of Glasgow, Home of New-York, Georgia Home of Georgia, aud Others, aggregating ?50,000,000 of Assets. AGENT ALSO FOR Wilson & Childs' Philadelphia Wagons. McLear & Kendal's Carriage & Bug gies. Wando Fertilizer and Acid Phosphate. ' July 29 SHORTHAND! A full course of instruction in Isaac Pitman's Fonografy published every year in The American Shorthand Writer, (MONTHLV, ) and the exercises of subscribers corrected by mail free of charge! First lesson begins Jan uary ; back numbers furnished new sub scribers and exercises corrected by the pub lishers whenever received. The only periodi cal from which shorthand may be learned without a tutor. The lessons are exbadKve, comprehensive and interesting. The report ers' Department contains fac simile notes of leading stenografers. Send 25 cents for a single number of the magazine. SUBSCRIPTION : One year,(complete course, 12 lessons,) $2.50 Six Months,.1.25 To the Profession, $1 a year. ?10 WELL & HICKCOX, Publishers, Boston, Bias*., American agents for Isaac Pitman's works, and dealers in all Shorthand books and Re porters' supplies. ?S* Shorthand clerks furnished business men in any part of the U. S. Correspond ence solicited. ?Si" Please mention this paper. WULBERN & PIEPER} WHOLESALE GROCERS, AND DEALERS IX MWU Liprs, Totoo, k 167 and 169 East-Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. Dec. 2 6 WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. THIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOUSE, with all modern improvements, is now open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, May 6. Proprietors BLANKS LIENS, TITLES, MORTGAGES, BILLS OF SALE, BONDS, And Other Blanks in Variety, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. grahabhp stables REPUBLICAN-STREET, TO ARRIVE, OX SATURDAY, APRIL 15?, OtfE CAR L ?of? Ai MULES. Farm and Timber Moles, -and ??* Good Driving Horses. Also, on band, a fine assortment of BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRADES, At prices to suit the times. CELEBRATED Old Hickory Wagons, Manufactured by the Kentucky Wagon Manu facturing Company, of Louisville, Ky. April 4_W. M. GRAHAM. SADDLERY AND HARNESS, -0 THE FINEST LEATHER ON HAND Ready to hi worked op at the lowest living figures. HARNESS of the latest style and of my own workmanship, at my shop to sell. I am prepared to do all kinds of Jobs in mj line of business. AU Orders received will be promptly attended to, and with the greatest care. -A foil line of READY-MADE HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS, MARTIN GALES, and EVERYTHING ELSE pertaining to a First-class Harness Shop. OLD HARNESS made to look as good as NEW, COVERING and REPAIRING Old TRUNKS -A SPECIALTY.-_ All WORK in my line GUARANTEED to give SATISFACTION. T. 0. WROTEN, Corner of Main and Republican Streits. March 15, 1881._ It. - REMOVAL. THE BARBER SHOP OP LAV AN ?ND EDWARDS HAS been removed to the room OVER SCHEWERIN'S GROCERY, where, any work in their line?Hair Cutting, Shav ing, Shampooing, Hair and Moustache Dying. ?will be attended to in the most approved styles of the art. Razor Sharpening a specialty. Particular attention paid to Ladies and Children's Hair Catting, and Ladies waited on at their homes. THE PALMETTO LAGER DEER BREWERY, ?15? CHARLESTON, S. C. Has of late doubled their capacity, to suit - the demand, with all modern improve ments, and manufactures now a vc superior article. Lager Beer of such a nature that it it : best where it can be bad fresh from fifif ery, and is then the finest, most harmless i healthiest tonic for family use. For particulars and prices write to CLAUSSEN BREWING CO., . March 21_Charleston, S. C. THE PEARL. THE BEST BAKING POWDER IN THE WORLD. WARRANTED STRICTLY PURE. Manufactured by S. H. WILSON, Grocer, 306 King, and 53 Society Streets, -CHARLESTON, S. C. And for sale at Dr. A. J. CHINA'S DRUG STORE, Feb 14 o . Sumter, S. C. I. F. W. DeLORME, ? Agent. -DEALER IN-?_ DRUGS & MUCHS, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMEOT. AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KEPT IN \ FIRST-CLASS DBU<K STORK. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, GARDEN SEEDS, &C>, -o Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find uiy stock of Medicines complete, warranted genu ine, and of the best quality. Call and see for yourselves. Surater. S. C-, Jan. 20, .1881. Zta. ; EARS FOB THE MILLION! Foo Choc's Balsam of Shark's Oil Positively Restores the Hearing, and 1? the Only Absolute Cure for Deafness Known* This Oil is abstracted from peculiar species of small WHITE SHARK, caught in the Yel low Sea, known as Carcharodon Rondeleth. Every Chinese tlsberraan knows it. Its vir tues as a restorative of bearing were discover* ed by a Buddhist Priest about the year 1410. Its cures were so numerous and MANY SO SEEMINGLY^MIRACULOUS, that the rem edy was officially proclaimed over the entire Empire. Its use became so universal that for OVER 300 YEARS NO DEAFNESS HAS EXISTED AMONG THE CHINESE PEOPLE. Sent, charges prepaid, to any address at ?1.00 per bottle. Hear What the Deaf Say ! It has performed a miracle ip my case, I bave no unearthly noises in my head and hear much better. I have been greatly benefited. - My deafness helped a great deal?think another bottle will cure me. " Its virtues are unuqestionable and its curative character absolute, as the writer can personally testify, both Ironi experience and observation. Write at once to Haylock ~k J Jenney, 7 Dey Street, New York, enclosing J Sl.OO,* and you will receive by return a rem- m cdy that will enable you to hear like anybody else, and whose curative effects will be perma nent. You will never regret doing so."?Ed itor of Mercantile Review. jsb~ To avoid loss in the Mails*, please send money bv Registered Letter. Oulv Imported bv HAYLOCK & JENNEY (Late Haylock & Co.) '{ Sole Agents for America. 7 Dey St. N. Y. June 6 j NAME STAMPS FOR MARKING CLOTHING with indellible ink, or for printing visiting . card3, and STAMPS OF ANY KIND for stamping BUSINESS CARDS, ENVEL OPES or anything else. Specimens of various styles ou hand, which wi?l bo shown with pleas- j ure. The LOWEST PI.1CES tossiWe, A?d A orders filled promptly. ; - 1 Call on ^ C. P. OSTBEN, At the Watchman and Southron Office.