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twa* was founded ?V*e SoKtfavu io ami Southron ^combined circulation sad afaotb of the old papers, and the nest advertising ia'Samter. bare jost seveoty tbe present House. tba autres*, is se* 31 at thc Leland House, Spring? Sba baa cancelled ali eneage The physician recommends ber to the hospital aa soon as ber it. Herald say*: fl. Masyck, tba co?rtenos te?ajdttctor on the North ?sa been ia the service Company for twenty-six year*, bean running as conductor for years, bas never received and only once, for a period LS ao&ent from doty/ tba slayer of tba in v waa pat da trial io fdBailey, LondoO last Friday, waa strong against the uad oa Saturday evening, at tba jory, after the absence of. trough i ia * verdict of **gail- j it of tbe says: 'A new trial of the State against N. B convicted of selling liquor was refused by Judge aad the defendant sentenced r a fiae of $2W or be .imprisoned 1m the county jail. The Court sod be Sookea* for with much by ?? Honor sellers, many of ara bopeful of ajre versal of the ^ta sxtiBcrymeo wbo ??re to Sra s l?wt* ta honor of the arrival of Presi wnt .Arthnr and of Evacuation Day in i*wYork discovered at the last moment i?tbey bappeaed tobe without pow ?ay borrowed some from tbe Ss'^ebe beat^o^sb manufacture it t?*? off as exne&ionsly as the British |??* Abbeville j&d??r? bas tbe fol iwisg tosay about the cariosities at the tate Fair: The Register publishing iC-list af premiums given at tbe State ak tn ka issue of last Saturday states j ^ ttatlmiod second premiums were Q|tsWled'io B. A. Love, of Chester? on p^eao? luBLlaices: 'Devon bull COM ^'^^0e90tk la?t heifer*?. We regret * ; wwo^dn't getdown to tba Fair, to see I^p3?e aigbt last week, wheo tbe night ^iaSmm tba Central Railroad waa a few ; B&s trna side of Sumter, one of the i i^?aHBr bands rushed excitedly into tbe ^'.:oa*?daeter*s ear? exclaiming, ?Captain, do stop tba tnia ; a big fat 'possum just ? ^?a*tbera Sod ve want to ketch bim?' V .Tb* accommodating eondncter had the . Kata stopped and the coveted prise was |?? taptored, after which tbe train moved p QmU--?larendcm Enterprise. f.:/:.''^kffe'wi!!'be E25 members fa tbe ^w a^gpoiise of Representative instead pS^^^ af the last Bouse. The East ^ '^?w^?sies have the 75 they bad io the ^: Itoose; tire Western States have 109 & have ^'^Sastead-of $?&V The Democrats |- baw? a majority of 61, or twice toe oom- j \H bar of new members. The Democrats j g bave 194 members ta ail. Tbe! East send? 42rtbe West 51, and the! gScv*lM. ?Waat would yoa do if yon vere I ':'/?mll wan you Y tenderly inquir d a * yoong swe?l of bis lady friend as he es J cotted ber boase from church. 'Well,' BS??isbe. 'if I were }oa [ would throw |^;*isy that vile eigaret, cat op my cane # fc frewood, wear my watch chain on % "flerneaib my coat, and stay, at home : Bights and pray for brains.9 . Br. Geo. W. Bagby, died November ;-:.'\2&, at bi* residence in Richmond, Va , ^M&e age of 55 years. He was for sotae time before tbe war Washington correspondent for several leading pa? pers ia New Orleans, Charleston and other Southern cities, tie was cele? brated as a humorist and satirist, lie vasa? excellent historian of Virginia Kfe and customs, and was veli knovn a* a lecturer. Dr.* Bagby 's most popu? lar works were .Tbe Letters of Billy ~ Irvios to Moses Addams.' 'What I ; ttl Wkb my Fifty Millions,*'Meetus I Twins' aad 'Robttutteio's Playing.' .Several years ago be wrote a series of letters for tbe Baltimore Sue, auder the bead of 'New England, as Seen Ffost the Beek Door* which attracted attention. ?>r. Bagby bad been in fail ; ing health for some time. . Mayor Courtenay, of Charleston bas \ been nominated with a strong and foll V Board of Aldermen sad School Com - : missioners, lt is a fitting compliment to Mayor Courtenay, but not more so, tbaa it is a deserving one. Hts ad? ministration bas voa for bim tbere, sod elsewhere, a name far more to be de? sired than riches. To bis zeal Sud un? tiring energy, Charleston is indebted for internai ponce regulations, ber beauti? ful sad well ordered thoroughfare, bot especially for tbe splendid financial progress she bas made during bis ad? ministration, sod for the flou ri .-biog condition of her schools. He bas de % served moen at the hands of the people of Charleston wbo have shown by their action io renominating bim for office bow mach they feel and appreciate his usefulness. We ara ia receipt of a copy of thc Musical Times from tbe printers, Messrs Novello. Ever k Co., London, Eng- j -mad. We copy tbe following incident j from its well filled pages, wbicb will be ' interesting to thone wbo- bave sympa- j th bed with Mr. Crouch io bis battle j with old age sod poverty : "lt is always pleasurable to record in- ; stances of sympathy with artists in their | raisfbrtooes, sod from time to time we ? lille iii this journal drawn attention to j many sets of benevolence towards j both executive sad creative musicians, j Aa exceptional case DOW comes before j a* from America which shows a self-de votioo tu tba cause, as far as we koow. j precedcot. The announcement j aa sa advertisement io the j Daily Sews, sod rans as fol ?la tbe Circuit Court of Bal t?- i, City, exporte in the matter of j, Marion Roche. The object of j pe&km io the above entitled ease, j *??ng> tba name of James Marion M * ?astas Mark? Bee** Crouch, i i The petition slates that the said James Marton Beche is a resident of the Cky of Baltimore, that be ts more than twen? ty-one years of age, and that be desires that hts name bc changed to James Marion Roche Crouch because he has become attached and devoted to Frede? rick N. W. Crouch, the composer of 'Kathleen Mavourneen,' ftc, and his family in their adversity. He feels that by adopting the name of Crouch bc can better look after and care for hts adopt? ed father iu his declining years, and after he ts gone his little children can have a brother to look np to and call upon for aid and protection.' The very fact of mentioning the veteran musician in 1his petition as 'the composer of 4Kathleen Mavourneen/ &c proves the effect which this one ballad bas made upon the sympathetic nature of the frleud who thus assumes the respon? sibility of taking under his protection not only the author of the song, but the whole of his family. The value of such a helping hand as this cannot be over-estimated, for, in the words of the lyric which has given rise to such kind? ly feeling, *It may be for years, and it may be for ever.' THE SPEAKERSHIP. ?? - -. The heated contest that has been car? ried on for some months, between Messrs. Carlisle, Cox and Randall, bas terminated by the nomination on Satur? day last, by the Democratic caucus, of Jas G. Carlisle of Kentucky for that important position. Mr. Carlisle wa? elected on the first ballot, the vote standing as follows : Carlisle 106, Ran? dall 52, and Cox 30. Mr. Springer bad withdrawn his name from the con? test some days before. For two sessions of Congress, Mr. Carlisle bas been acknowledged as a wise and conservative leader. He is learned in the law, skilled in debate, is a strong Democrat, and a broad states? man, and we are encouraged to believe that the character of Speaker Carlisle's administration will bring no regret for the selection it bas made. A COTJBTY COURT. There has been some discussion in the State Press upon the necessity of a County Court, whose jurisdiction would be inferior to the Court of Sessions, but which contd take charge of cases for? bidden to a Trial Justice. The idea seems a good one, and to our view, would eventually be productive of eco? nomy and despatch in disposing of our legal troubles. Prisoners are frequently ; kept in jail for months, and at an ex? pense to the County, on some petty charge, which could easily be adjudi? cated by an inferior Court, if we had such an institution. Many civil cases are, and have been postponed from Court to Court at a heavy expense to litigants, because of want of time in the Circuit Courts. There will neces? sarily be an increased expenditure in organizing this Inferior Court, but the raving in time, worry, and sometimes in money, will very probably counter? balance the salaries of officers and other court expenses. We see but oue objec? tion to a County Court. It would make the approach to litigation more accessi? ble, and thus encourage some to indulge j in this costly luxury, who? otherwise ; would leave it alone. THE LEGISLATURE. The Legislature appears to have de? termined upon a short session, but it bas not done much work yet. Some complaint has been made about the j slim attendance ic the House, but wc j suppose the work will get straight this ; week. j There are no matters of general im- j port a nee, which are apt to receive any j legislative action at this session. Tax- S es, and the cognate subject of assess- J ment of property, should receive the earliest attention possible ; bat the most j practical plan will be thc appointment j of a committee, with instructions to ! consider this important subject in all its j details, and make a report a year hence, j . Bills favoring a repeal of the Lieu Law. the Railroad Cotutuivston, aud, possibly, (a forlorn hope) the Stock ! Law, will doubtless receive some atten- j tion, but it is not probable that any j action will betaken-inostcertainly njt j in the matter of the Stock Law. There will be an effort to increase the j salaries of some of the County Officers, j This will not be a popular subject iu a j starvation year ; but we think common ! i fairness demands a lessening of their j work, or an increase of salary. The j School Commissioner has not been j mentioned muci: n this connection, bnt ! he should be. The office requires talent j and energy, and each of these commodi- j ties should be allowed a fair market ! value for their use io behalf of the State. ? Both houses will agree to aid in de- 1 feoding the political prisoners, now on i trial at Columbia, and rightly too. The Legislature should perfect the Local Option Law, making it tho duty j of some official to see that the law, j wherever enacted, is observed. Pro- ! bibition will be talked of to some extent ? -several bills having already been in- j trodueed forbidding the sale of liquors ! at various places. j A bill by Col. J. ff. Karie, allows j those indicted for assault and battery, , to give in evidence to the jury, any in- ! suiting language used by the person \ assaulted. Mr. Lee offered a bill to amend au act entitled au act to incorporate the j Georgetown and North Carolina N. G. j Railroad Company, and the acts amend- j iug same, and to provide for subscrip- j lions thereto. Mr. Pinck ney introduced a bill to j compel all children between the ages of ; six and sixteen to attend school. Associate Justice Mciver was elected Iiis own successor, bis time as Asso- j nate Justice havitg expired, > PfiOHIBITION ELECTIONS. Elections were be ld last week, in O range burg, Marion, S partan burg and Greenville. In tbe first three places, prohibitionists carried the day by ma? jorities, respectively of 138, 25 and 82. In Greenville, tbe license ticket was successful by a majority of 80. The Greenville Newt which opposed tbe prohibitory movement, though in such a way as to show that tts error was one of the head and no: of the heart, uses the following language in closing an editorial on the result of the election : The temperance men aud women ought not to let the temperance move? ment die out because prohibition has been defeated. Let them take advan? tage of the election excitement and ap? peal to ere ry man who ls being injured by liquor and who voted the dry ticket to preserve his own self respect by acting as he voted, and swearing off, and keeping his oath like a man. That is the way to use thc election, and the News will help with alt its power and force to prevent drinking, because it believes that to be the right way to attack intemperance and its evils. The News has been conscientious in this fight and it is conscientious in favoring temperance work in what it considers the right way. We believe the contest will result in good if its lessons are properly learned and acted upon. We are not anxious to see another similar one. however. John Brown. Thc November number of the North American Review contains an article on the above oamed savory subject, by the Rev. David N. Utter, an old time abo? litionist, but one whose humanity was not changed by his polities, into that of a ravening beast. Mr Utter shows John Brown in hts true character, strips off tbe robes of martyrdom with which bc was clothed and deified by bis New England worshipers, and paints him as be was. a vengeful murderer. Of course we do not need other testimo? ny than that of John Brown's murder? ous career in Virginia, to place him where he belongs-in the cut-throats* ! gallery ! but this evidence from their j side is worth much, as it shows the j dawn of returning reason to their prejn- j diced tirrodv. Twcuty-five years ago, j Ralph Waldo Emerson proclaimed him j a saint, "whose martyrdom will make j the gallows glorious like the cross." i Another writer said, "ile could not j have teen tried by his peers, for his j peers did not exist ;" but now, as the j mists of passion and anger are swept j away, those people are beginning to ' see mayhap through a glass darkly, j but yet to see iu some measure, that j their heroes and tho cause to which they ! were bowing down were foul fetiches, j only deified by the craze of political fren- j zy. Much bas been said about closing the ; bloody chasm, but we fear it will con- ! tinue to yawn, until the North will take ? upon her guilty shoulders the lion's j share of tbe wrongs which brought on I the late war. For this reason we are | glad to see the article referred to It | s hows that there is a disposition to de- i pose one of their gods, th* mort loath- j some of the entire pantheon, before j whom incense aud adulation have . long ; been offered. i .Kershaw Items. j At the last regular meeting of thc i Kershaw Troop the following officers j were elected : J. L. Haile, 1st Lieut. ; ! S. B. Latham. 2nd Lieut. : T. W. ] Lang. 3rd Lieut.-Gazette. Miss II otoh ki ss, an old lady well known- to most of our people on account af her peculiar and eccentric ways, died ; in thc Lunatic Asylum in Columbia.last j week -Journal. At the recent term of court in Green- j ville, N. B. Freeman, a bar-keeper, was j indicted for keeping a screen iu front of j bis bar in violation of thc law relating j thereto. Ue was convicted andscutcuc- j ed to pay a fine of ?200. Thc atteution j of bar-keepers in Camden has been call- ] ed to the fact that they arc also violating ! the law when they persist in keeping j screens between the bar and thc door of j their saloons, io order to keep passers-1 by from seciog those who may be j (practicing) at the bar. They would i do well to take warning from this man's i experience, or temperance advocates | here may get after them. 'Forewarn- j ed is forearmed.*-Journal. j Kev. M. E. Broad us, the new pastor of the Baptist, church here, has arrived and takeu charge of his pastorate. Mr. Broados is most cordially welcomed to our midst. We take thc liberty, in this connection, of publishing an extract from a letter from a friend in Laurens, | of the editor of the Gazette concerning ! Rev. M. Broad us' work there : 'By his j ability as a tuftister of thc gospel, his zeal in religious labor and his bearing as a christtau gentleman, Mr. Broadus has endeared himself to all-not only 1 his own denomination, but those of other deuominations as well. While his pastoral labors among his several charges have been graciously blessed, his efforts to build up aud improve church edifices have beeu eminently successful. *-Gazette, Pardons and Commutations. _ ! In compliance with thc requirements ! of the Constitution Governor Thompson ; liais sent to the Legislature a statement of ali pardons and commutations grant cd by him from December 5, 1882 to \ November I, 1883, and the reasons ! therefor. Thirty-four ca.-es acted upon, j Fourteen of thc prisouers to whom Ki - \ ccutivc clemency was extended were i white and twenty were colored. In I uine of these cases thc sentences were : commuted, in one case the 6ne was re- ; tn ir ted, in another a pardon was grant- ; ed on conditions, and in twenty-three : cases pardons were unconditionally j granted. It will be seen that in the exercise of bis clemency thc Governor was no respecter of persons, and that the number of colored convicts in whose cases action was taken was in excess of the whites. Among the convicts who were pardoned there was one white womau and one colored woman.-Reg- j DIRECTORY OF 96th 8E88ION South Carolina Conference) Metho? dist E. Church South, TO BK HELD IX Sumter, S. C., Dec. ll, 1883. Delegate?. BISHOPS. Homet. A. \Y\ Willson, DD., F. A. Tradewell R. K. Hargrove, HD., P. A. Tradewell CONVECTIONAL. . D. C. Kelly, D.D., Treas Miss. Bd. David Morton, D.D., Treas'r Ch Ext. L. D. Palmer, S. M. P. H. W. A. Dodge, D.D. -Bagwell, D.D. Judge T B Fraser, C E Stubbs, J D Craig, D Craig, F Flowers. PRESIDING ELDERS. W P Mouzon, Thomas Raysor, A M Chreitzberg, A J Stokes, S II Browne, J Marion Boyd, Samuel B Jones, W D Kirklaud, Tbos G Herbert, J McF Spann, L B Du Bant, Rev II F Chreitzberg, Rev C C Brown, J T Frierson, Marion Sanders, Esq, B G Pierson, Dr A J China, Col J D Graham. CLERICAL DELEGATK8. Ariail, J W Ariai?, W H Attawav, John Auld, F Avant,. A P Btnks, M L Barber, R W [ Beard, J E Beasely, J S ? Beatv, L F Betts, W A Bissel, J C Bovd, Geo M Boyd,T B ! Brabham, M M Frown, Manning Brown, J Ware Brown, D R Browne, H B Bayars D D Campbell, J B Capers, W T I Carlisle, J M Carlisle, J E Carson, Wm Cauthen, A J I Chandler, J C Chreitzberg, H F ! Clarke, W A 1 Clarkson, N B I Clifton, J A 1 Clyde, T J ! Counts, J C ! Connolly, M A Daguall, R R Daniels, J W \ Da ritzier, D D Dan Tz 1er, D J Darby, O A Davis, J C Dixon, J W Duffie, R L Duncan, W W Elkins, J W England, J F Ervine, A Elwell, S P II Ferguson, M M Fi tiger, John . Fwhburn, C C Franks, R P Fridr, J M Frierson, J D Gattlin, G W Gilbert, A A Gilbert, T E Griffiths, O J Gue?s, B J Hamer, L M Hardin, W M f?arjter, R L Hill, S J Hodges, E T Hodges, W H Humbert, J W Hutto? Wm Jackson, A W Jackson,P B Johnston, L A Joues, Simpson Jones, B G Jones, R Herbert Jones, W W Kelly, J W Kilgo, J T Kilgo, J C Kirton, W H K istler, P F Lander, Samuel Lawton, W Ii L*-ard, Samuel l*e, A B Le3tler, A H Little, L M Little, J R Loyal, L C Mann, C D Martin, Wm Massa beau, J B McKain, J K McKibbon, M A McRoy.J W Meadors. W P Melton, N K Mevnardie, E J Mood, H M Mood, Jno A Mood, W W Moore, A W Morgan, H J Morris, T E Munnerlyn, T W Murray, J W Nealy, J W Nettles, A Neville, J J Newberrv, I J Oliver, R C Pate. J T Patterson, W C IVguea, W L Phillips, T P Pike, J M Platt, J B Pooser, M H POO?CT, G H Porter, Jno A Porter, J S Power, Wm C Price, E G Pritchard, C H Richardson, W R ! Roger?, Wm A ! Rowell, C D : Rushton, J E ? Scarborough, L Seale, I) W Shipp, A M j Shuford, J L I S i fly, J:io L ! Simmons, D J ! Smart, R D ! Smith, Whiteford, I Smith, J F I Smith, A C ! Smith, Chas B j Stafford. A J I Stokes, J L j Stoll, J C ! Thomas, Wm j Tiller, Dove, I Travwick, J B j Vaughan, S D I Walker, H A C ; Walker, Geo W I Walker, A C ! Walker, A W ? Wannamaker, T E ; Watson, J K I Watts, Jno I Wel*r, S A Wells, G H Wells, R N Whitaker, II W Wightman, W S Wightman, J T Williams, W W Willson, J 0 Wilson, J B W?lling. J W Wood, J A Wood, L Workman, J J rt roten, W H Zimmerman/ J II D J Winn, J N Corbett, C M Hurst, Sr, Dr I A McKagen, C I Hovt, Brimson H. Dr A J China, Mrs M Epperson, Tbos S Joye, Rev C C Brown, Chas M Hurst, Jr W F B Haynswortb, J B Roach, Wm Blanding, Esq C F A Bultman, C W Stansill, Brnn. H John E Brown, Mrs L J Chandler, C M Horst, Jr CFA Bultman, Not attend, B G Pierson, Jas E Jervy, Wm Graham, J B Roach, A N Freeland, Dr J A Mood, Mrs L J Chandler, Rev H F Chreitzberg, Maj J W Dargan, F H Folsom, Mrs M Epper?on, Dr J J Bussard, Rev J L Bartlett, Not attend, Joel E Branson, W F B Haynsworth, Marion Sanders, K#q Col T V Walsh, Dr A J China, W P Smith, D J Witin, Robt W Du Rant, Dr A J China, A S Freeland, Not attend C M Hurst, Sr J E Jervey, F H FoUotn, Not attend, J B Roach, J Mer Spann, Dr J A Mood, C M Hurst, Sr Maj J W Dargan, E D Harvin, K D Harvin, I A McKagen, J N Corbett, Not attend, j J N Corbetf, S F Flowers, Miss Julia DeSchamps, ? Col T V Walsh, j R W DuRant, J M Jennings, Mrs M Epperson, i C M Hurst, Jr j J N Corl?ct t, D J Wino, C T Mason, Jr J H Dingle, I A McKagen, Mrs L G Pate, Dr A J China, i Mrs McClure-Jerv. II : U Mason Hearnes, C T Mason. Sr | Rev H F Chreitzberg, ; Rev S W Edmunds, j Miss Julia DeSebatnp.4. ' L B Owen, Rev H F Chreitzberg, ] John E Brown, B I) Mitchell, Not attend, Mrs A J Bostick, L W Jove, Col J D Blaudiog, I A McKagen, j L W Jove, Mrs M Hovt-Brun. H j Mrs J C Smith, Wm Blanding, S F Flowers, Capt W RDelgar, j Dr J A Mood, | C E Stubbs, C E Stubbs, W H Yates, A White, Jervev H, i Rev II F Chieitzberg, j F B Grier, Wm M De Lor rae, N G Osteen, \ W J Cresswell, Jerv. H | T B Jenkins, M iss J u I ia DeSchamps, ? Chas H Moise, Mrs I, G Pate, Not attend, Mrs M Brunson. Mr* Harvey Rnffield, j Wm il Cuttino, J Harvev Dingle, C T Mason, Jr, Wm Blanding, J D Craig, j C M Hurst, Jr, J F W DeLortne, Wm Blanding, Col J D Graham, Rev N W Edmunds, Dr D R Mccallum, F B Grier, Jno Reid, Jervey H, Not attend, A White, Jervey H, F A Tradewell, John E Brown, Mrs A J Bostick, Chas II Moise, S F Flowers, Not attend, Mrs M Epperson, W H Yates, N G Ost**n, Dr J F W DcLorroe, L B Owen. Wm M De Lo nae, Dr Dinkins, Capt L P Lori np, Capt L P Loring, J B Carr, Rev H F Chreitzberg, j Capt L P Loring, Rev H F Chreitzberg, ? Rev J L Bartlett, J Diggs Wilder, L B Durant, Not attend, Wm ll Cuttino, ' Marion Sanders, Wm M Graham, F B Grier, J D Craig, Judge T B Frazer, | Mrs L J Chandler, j Marion Sanders, Dr D R McCallum, M Isenmn, Jervey II, j R L Cooper, Brun. H, J Judge T B Fraser, j Dr S M Dinkins, T O W roten, J M Jennings. LAY EELEGATKK. Biter, H Breeden, J L Boeill, W M Cason, S C Cniighm?n. B L Elkins, J A Fuller, A C Herbert, D Oscar Harmon, G T Hardin, Wm H Huggins, G Allen Izlar, B P Jones, L P Jennings, R H Jennings, W A Kirby, A II Kirkland, G II Lattimer, A C McDonald, M E McMillan. W C O'Neal, W M Pitchford, J II Pat rott, J N Dr J J Bossard, R W Du Rant, J B Roach, J B Roach, C M Hurst, Sr, J T Frierson, J B Roach, Thos S Joye, Dr D?R McCallum, C E Stubbs, Dr I) J Auld, Capt L P Loring, Col J D Blanding, Marion Sanders, John E Brown, Rev ll F Chreitzberg, J Diggs Wilder, W F B Haynsworth, F A Tradewell, S F Flowers, J B Roach, Mrs M Brunson, Marion Sanders, Pendergrass, J M Quiliian, J W Rice, S M Riddle, T S Reid, J W Stackey, P L Stokes, James Sally, J J Stevens, J W Sellers, John C Tanner, Alonzo, Twitty, H D Wright, JBC Dr A J China, J B Roach, D J Winn, Marion Sanders, Mrs A J Bostick, Mrs L G Pate, L W Joye, N G Osteen, Dr D R McCallum, J B Roach, Jno Reid. Jervev H, Dr A J China, L W Joye. DELEGATES EX OFFICIO. Blake, W K Breeden, J F Carlisle, Jas II Connor, 1" A Caraway, J F Cogswell, H Dibble, V C Leslie, W A Loy less, E B Muckenfuss, C II Tradewell, F A Williams, Geo W CANDIDATES FOB Daniels, Willie Whitaker, Robt Major, M II Harmon, Jus A Grier, Benj M Grier, Jus E . Boyd, D P Watson, Pierce Col J D Blanding, C E Stubbs, Col J D Blanding, J B Roach. Dr A J China, Marion Sanders, C E Stubbs, Mrs E A Bronson, Mrs J C Smith, Joel E Brunson, F A Tradewell, Judge T B Fraser, ADMISSION OX TRIAL. L X Bar wick, L N Barwick, C T Mason, Sr, Mrs L G Pate, F B Grier, F B Grier, S G Osteen, C T Mason, Sr. CANDIDATES FOR MINISTERIAL ORDERS. Gleaton, W C, Deacon R W DuRant, Tillman, J L, " Wesley Bradford, Rushton, J M, " C T Mason, Sr, Wayne, G I, " Mrs Harvey Raffield, Sweet, E L, Elder, Wesley Bradford, Baker, W B, u Mrs E A Brunson, Gasque, S S, 11 II Mason Reames. RECAPITULATION. I lost t. Out itt. Auld, Dr D J-G Allen Huggins, Barwick, L X-Willie Daniels, Robt Whita? ker, Bartlett, Rev J L-J C Counts, A W Walker, Blanding, Col J D-Jas H Carlisle, Wm Martin, L P Jones, W K Blake, Blanding, Wm D-Geo M Boyd, W P Mead ors, E G Price, G H Pooser, Bostick, Mrs. A J-J W Reid, L C Loyal, J L SifiVv, Boisard, Dr J J-H Baer, T J Clyde, Bradford, G Wesley-J L Tillman, E L Sweet, Brown, Rev C C-A J Stokes, J S Beasley, Brown, Jno E-Manning Brown, J LSbuloid, j A H Lester, W A Jennings, Brunson, Joel E-C H Muckenfuss, R R ! Dagnall, j Bronson, Mrs E A-W A Lesli?, W B Baker, J Brnoson, Mrs M-J H Pitchford, W L Pe- j guts, Bultman, C F A-T B Boyd, H B Browne, j Cbreitzberg, H F-A M Chreitzberg, P F j Kistler, A B Lee, H A C Walker, Arthur j C Walker, T E Morris, A IJ Kirby, I China, Dr A J-W W Duncan, J W Kelly, j ? A Darby H D Twitty, W D Kirkland, i M L Banks, J M Pendergrass, J F Cara- j way, Chandler, Mrs L J-W W Williams, J C j Chandler, J Ware Brown, Carr, J B-S D Vaughan, 1 Corbett, J X-B J Guess, P B Jackson, W M j Hardin, W H Ariail, j W J Creswell-A Xettles, j Cooper, R L-J A Wood, Craig, J D-W A Dodge, W S Wightman, j Jno A Porter, L D Palmer, Cuttino, Wm H-J VI Pike, S A Weber, Dargan, Maj J W-G W Gatlin, W A Clarke, I DHgar, Capt W R-E J Mevnard ie, i DeLorme, Dr J F W-Wm C Power, A J j Stafford, DeLorme Wm M-Jno W M urra v, J C S toll, 1 DeSchanips, Miss Julia-S J HUI, W II Law- i ton, I J Xe wherry, Dingle, J Harvey-B G Jones. J B Platt. Dink ins, Dr S M-J J Workman Wm j Thomas, Du Rant, Lucius B-Thos Rayzor, J E Wat- j son, DuRant, Rebt W-R L Duffie, W C Gleaton, r W H Hodges, J L Breeden, Edmund?, Rev X W-S Lander, W R Rich j ard son, j Epperson, Mrs M-Jas F Smith, Wm Uutto, ! J A Clifton, R W Barber, Flowers, Samuel F-R I) Smart, R L Harper, : X K Melton, W C McMillan, Dr Bagwell, j Folsom, F H-M M Ferguson, X Bowen Clark- j son, Fraser, Judge T B-D C Kelly, J T Wight- j man, L Wood, Geo W Williams, Freeland, A X-Wm Carson, J W Elkins, Frierson, J T-S H Browne, J A Elkins, Graham, Col J D-T G Herbert, C ii Pricb- ? aid"o> Graham, 3Vm M-Jno M Carlisle, R X Wells, Grier, F B-B M Grier, T W Munnerlvn, C : D Rowell, H W Whittaker, Jas E Grier, j Harvin, E D-A A Gilbert, T E Gilbert. Haynsworth. W F B-W A Betts, A C Uti- ! mer, J W Daniels. j Hurst, Chas M, Sr-J D Frierson, John Atta- j wav, Abner Ervine, B L Caughman. Hurst, Chas M, Jr-L F Beaty, A W Jack- ; son, J S Porter, D R Brown. ? Hove, C I-A P Avant. i Hoyt, Mrs M-M A McKibbon. Iseman, M-J W W?lling. Jenkins, T B-J J Xeville. Jennings, J M-J H Zimmerman, J W Hum- < bert. ! Jerw, J E-W T Capers, S P II Elwell. | Joye", L W-J K McKain, C D Maun, J B C j Wright, James Stokes. Joye, T S-Jno E"Beard, D Oscar Herberd. J Luring, Capt L P-J B Traywick, Dove Til- ? 1er, G W Walker, B P Izlar. Mason, C T, Sr-J M Rushton, W II Kirton, ! Pierce Watson, M H Major. Mason, C T, Jr-M II Pooier, Simpson Jones. J Mc Kn gen, Dr I A-F Auld, J B Massebeau, ! G J Griffiths, R II Jones. McCallum, Dr D R-W A Rogers, J B .Til!- ! son, G T Harmon, J W Stevens. McClure, Mrs-J T Kilgo. ! Mitchel!, B D-L M Little. Moise, Chas II-R C Oliver, D J Simmons. Mood, Dr Julius A-K M Mood, A J Can- j then, J M Fridy. Owen, L B-J L Stokes, Samuel Leard. Osteen, X G-Chas B Smith, J W Xeely, J J i Sal ley, D P Boyd. Pate, Mrs L G-W W Jones, Jas A Harmon, j J T Pate, P L Stuckr. Pierson, Capt B G-S li Jone*, J B Camp- t bell. Reid, Capt Jno-J E Rushton, A Tanner. Reames, H M-S S Gasque, J C Kilgo. Roach, J B-Jno K Carlisle, C C Fishurne, J ? C Bissel 1, W M O'Xeal, F A Connor, J W Quiliian, W M Booth, A C Fuller, i Jno C Sellers. S C Cason. Raffield, Mrs H-T P Phillips, G I Wayne, j Sander*, Marion-D D Dantzler, John O j Willson, J M Bovd, H Cogswell, R H Jen? nings, Geo H Wells, J X Parrott, T S Riddle. Smith, Mrs Julia C-J W McRov, K B Loy- J less. Smith, W P-J C Davis. Spann, J McF-W P Monz?n, R P Franki. I Stansill, Chas W-M M Brabham. Stubbs, C K-Jno A Mood, W W Mood, J F t Breeden, David Morton, V C Dibble, Wm j H Hardin. Tradewell, F A-Bishop A W Wilson, Bish op R K Hargrove, A M Shipp, W C t McDonald. Winn, D J-J W Ariail, L A Johnson, J W Dickson, S M Rice, Wilder, J Dfggs-T E Wannnmaker, Geo II ! Kirkland, Walsh, Col T V-ET Hodges, D Z Dantzler, I White, A n thou v-H J Morgan, I) W Scale,! Wrotoo. T ?-W H Wrotou, Vates, W II-A Coke Smith, A W Moore. APPOIXTMEXTS. Conference Mission Board will meet in , Lecture Room of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday ll th Dec. at 9 A.M. Classes will meet Tuesday 11th Dec. at 9 A. M. as follows : Candidates for admission on trial-Metho? dist Church, j Class 1st year-School Commissioners Of- ! lice. North West corner Court House Square. ! Chss 2nd year-Office Dr. A J China, over j Drug Store. Class 3rd year-Methodist Church. . Class 4th year-School Commissioners Of- i fice, North West corner Court House Square. ; Disea?c? of an exhaustive nature that have j a tendency to create an unnatural feeling such j as fatigue, lassitude and great weakness throughout the system owe their origin to a j luck of iron in iheblood. Brown's Iron Bitters j will restore thc blood to its natural health fui condition. Get the blood pure by using j this remedy and disease will bc quickly j banished. '? Mr. B.Sloan, Anderson, S. C. says: 'I j used Brown's Iron Bitters for kidney trouble j and debility and received great benefit.' Dr. John B. Sawyers, lukn, Miss., says : j 'Brown's Iron Bitters give general s.itisfac-; lion.' . ! Imitation Bakit?g Powders. To the Public: The public is cautioned against the practice of roany procera who sell what they claim to be Royal Baking Powder, loose or in bulk, without label or trade-mark. All such pow? ders are base imitations. Analyses of hun? dreds of samples of baking powders sold io bulk to parties asking for Royal have shown them all to be largely adulterated, mostly with alum, dangerous for ose in food, and comparatively valueless for leavening pur? poses. The public is too well aware of the injurious effect of alura upon the system, to need fur? ther caution against the use of any baking powders known to be made from this drug; but the dealer's assurance. 'Oh,, it's justas good as Royal,' or 'its the genuine Royal, on? ly we buy it by the barrel to save expense of can,' etc., is apt to mislead unsuspecting con? sumers into buying an article which they would not knowingly use in their food under any consideration. The only safety from such practices is in buying baking powder only in the original package, of a well known brand, and a thoroughly established reputa? tion. The Royal Baking Power is sold only in cans, securely closed with the Company's trade-mark label, and the weight of package stamped on each cover, It is never sold in bulk, by the barrel, or loose by weight or measure, and all such offered the public under any pretense, are imitations. If consumers will bear these facts in mind, and also see that the package purchased is properly labeled, and the label unbroken, they will be always sure of using a baking powder perfectly pure and wholesome, and of the highest test strength in the market. J. C. HOAGLAND, President, Royal Baking Powder Co., N. V. THS STOBY or PCP?. By Mrs.C.M. Living? ston, (Pansy's sister) is one of the most fasci? nating stories of its kind ever written. It presents the autobiography of a canary, its haps, mishaps, reflections, etc., in the choic? est and simplest language, with a rare blend? ing of pathos and humor. The delightful little sketch is, indeed, worthy of compari? son with the famous story of 'Rab and hts Frieods,' and will afford genuine pleasure to readers old and yoong. 75 cts. seot post? paid on receipt of price. D. Lothrop k Co., Boston._ A close observer says when you see a man operating with a needle and thread on a pair of pants you cac easily tell whether Jie is mar? ried or single. If he uses a thimble he is mar? ried, but if be pushes the needle against the wall and draws the needle through the cloth with his teeth yon can lay ten to one every time that he is a single man. Having been trouble with a very bad Cough i for about two years and having tried almost \ every cough mixture that was ever made, l| have found none that has given me such great j relief as Pr. Bull's CouehSyrnp and I earnest? ly recommend it to all afflicted. BEN J. F. DUGGAN, 14 Park Pl., N. V. A Lafayette lady-a model wife and mother } -broke her hnsband of the saloon habit by I walking up to the bar beside him and calling j for the beer. She broke the awful silence, as ! they walked home, with the remark : 'I love j you, my husband, and if you are going to j hell Pm going right along with yon.' AUGUSTA, GA., January 9, ?8S3. Dear Sir-It is with great pleasure that I j return you my thanks for your recommenda? tion of II. H. P. (Hill's Hepatic Panacea.) I have found it the best alterative and Liver Regulator I have ever used. No one should he without it ns a family medicine. J A MKS BURKE. A 'Mother Hubbard' dresp, says an ex- I change, is one of those things which gather j at the neck and go where they please : the j chief requirement it to gather at the neck. j No child can be healthy if worms abound in its stomach. Send for Shriner's Indian Vermifuge, the reliable remedy. Those picture cards I brought back from Boston,' remarked Mrs. Partington in a pen- ? sive mood. They are momentums of the Art I Loan Imposition.' This one fact is being hrontrht before the i minds of the people of the United States.! Kendall's Spavin Cure is not excelled as a lin- j iment. Rend advertisement. It is a fact that horse dealers are buying horses with ringbones and spavins because j ther can make money by using Kendall's i Spavin Cure. Read advertisement. Rheumatism is thc most terrible disease that J has ever afflicted humanity, yet it instantly I yield? lo the powerful drups that Kendall's j Spavin Cure is composed of. Read advt, A d?de gazed intently at a giraffe for a few \ moments, and turning sadly away sighed ! forth : 'Oh. if I had a neck like that, what a collar I could wear.' COM PTROLLER G EN ERA L'S OFFICE. ATLANTA, GA., July 9th. 1883. j Dr. P. R. Holt, Eufaula, Ala. Dear Sir : I am pleased to report that 1 j have been entirely ci red of indigestion by the I usc of your 'Dyspeptic Elixir.' I was indue-1 ed by a friend to try it after having tried al most every remedy known for my disease, without the slightest effect. I took only three j small bottles of your medicine before I was entirely well. I suffered several years, and although it has been three years since I used vour preparation 1 have had no return of it. [ * Yours truly, \\\ A. WRIGHT, j Comp. Gen. Slate of Ga. For sale by D. J. Auld. Dr. Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir will cure any case of Dyspepsia Constipation or Asthma complicated with Indigestion. For sale at D. J. Auld, Agt. Mr. C. S. Thomas, Henry Co., Ala., says Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir cured him of Dyspep? sia complicated with He-art Disease. Get it of D. J. Auld, agt., at 75c. CLAREMONT LODGE. No, 64, A.-. P.*. M.\ A SUMTER, S. C., DECEMBER 3, 1883. THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF i CLAREMONT LODGE No. 04, A.-. IV. M.*. will be held on THURSDAY EYE? NING, DECEMBER 13TH. The Election for officers for the ensuing vear will be held. The Arrear Li?t will be read. Brethren will come prepared to pay their dues. By order J. E. ROTENBERG, VT. M. II C. MOSES, Secretary. Dec 4 \h THE STATO0ARD OF EDUCATION 5,10,15,25,30 CENTS, BEST^eAptST SPELLERS 12 CENT S. FbR SALE EVERYWHERE E. STEHLE, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Fresh Bread, Bolls, Fies and Cakes -DAILY. Also, A General Assortment of FANCY GROCERIES. Native and Foreign Fruits of all kinds. NUTS, JELLIES, first class French Convictions, CANDY of my own make&t Wholesale and Retail. Wedding and Private Parties furn? ished promptly at reasonable prices. Also for the Holidays, I have on hand FIREWORKS, TOYS to please everybody, as Santa Claus has given me an uni ?mi led control over his Stock of Goods. While I do not claim to sell betier nor cheaper goods than anybody else, I do claim to sell as good goods, andas cheap as any one else, ??r* An experience of nearly forty yean ir. my line of business, will be a guarantee that I am competent to give general satisfaction Thankful for past patronage. I re? spectfully solicit a continuance of the same. Dec. 4, E. STEHLE. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ? SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., Dec. 3, 1883. THE BOARD of Coanty Commissioners, (from information received,) do hereby inform the public generally, that TRESPASS? ING bas been committed on the PUBLIC HIGHWAYS in thia County, by persona ploughing and working croj* planted on said highways. Any further trespassing will be duly prose? cuted. W. A. COOPER, Ch'n, R. E. SIULDROW, B. W. JENKINS. Attest, T. V. WALSH, Clerk, Spirit of the Times and Advance, copy. Dec. 4-2t POOR-HOUSE KEEPER. OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., NOT. 27, 1883. PROPOSALS will be received by theCoun- , ty Commissioners on TUESDAY, JAN- ? UARY 8, 1884, for the position of Superinten- j dent of the Poor House. Bond and security ! will be required. Superintendent appointed i to take possession immediately. Proposals must be in writing, and handed ! into this office by 12 M., on December 31st. All necessary information can be obtained by consulting the Clerk of the Board. By order of the Board. T. Y. WALSH, Clerk Bd. Co/Com'rs., Dec. 4-4 Sumter County. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Frolxite Judge TT7HEREAS, D. W. CHANDLER, of said ff County and State, made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration, of the j Estate and effects of MRS. SARAH J. : MAYES, deceased. j These are therefore to cite and admonish i all and singular the kindred and creditors of ? the said Mis. Sarah J. Mayes late of Sumter j County in said State, deceased, that they beand j appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to : be held at Sumter C. II , on Dec. 10th, 1883, ! after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the j forenoon, to ?hew cause, if any they have, ? why the said Administration should not be ? granted. Given under my hnnd. (his 4th day of j December, Anno Domini, 1883. T. Y. WALSH, [L. S.J Dec 4-2t Judge of Probate. SUMTER PARK ~ AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. IN COMPLIANCE with the constitution of j this Association, the Board of Directors | have ordered a meeting of the Stock-holders : to be held at the Office o? the Secretary and Treasurer, on MONDAY, 10TH DECEMBER, j at 12 M. A punctual attendance is requested, j as business of great importance will be sub? mitted. CHAS. H. MOISE, Nov 27, 18S3. Sec. ??Treas , S. P. & A. A. TO THE PUBLIC. Notwithstanding my safe was in the fire, I take pleasure in stating that it passed safe- { ly through with its contents, and that I am i Still prepared to buy cotton at the highest j market prices for cash. I cnn t?e found at J the store occupied by Dr. J. F. \Y. DeLorme ? and C* I. Hoyt & Bro., next door toA.j Moses, and opposite Dr. A . J. China. Be sure and see me before von sell. Nov 19 C. K. STUBBS. { NOTICE. 900 Acres Land for Sale, j SITUATED IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP, ? on Plowden Mill Road and on both sides j ol Tarecoat Swamp, known as the SHAW j LANDS. Will be sold as a whole or in parcels ? to suit purchasers. Terms, one-third cash, j balance to bc paid iu one and two years. Apply to R. C. McFADDIN, or BLANDING k BLANDING, AVy*. Nov 20_ LANDS FOR S?L?" THE UNDERSIGNED has several tracts j from 230 lo 400 acres each, of GOOD j COTTON LAND FOR SALE, with good | buildings, spring water, convenient to schools ; and churches and good society. Apply to S. A. NORRIS, j Sheriffs Office, Sumter, S. C. j Sept ll_ j P. MOSES. HENRY J. HARB?, j LUMBER IN CAR LOAD LOTS j FOR SALE BY MOSES & HARBY. j Orders received at Office of II Karby, j icho has scheduU of prices. One inch boards, square edges and saw butted, seasoned aud on hand. Also a lot of 5-4x6 ALL HEART FLOOR? ING. Scantling, Sills. Weatherboarding, Fenc? ing, kc, cut to order. You will save money by giving us a call, ; hefore purchasing elsewhere. Oct 2 I A DOUBLE-CASE, LADY'S SIZE. ! ' ! GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN, used j about stx months, and in perfect running ' order, for sale at this office. j "RUBBER STAMPS "j MAME STAMPS FOR MARKING CLOTHING with indeliibic ink, or for printing visiting ! card?, and I STAMPS OF AX Y KIND \ for stamping BUSINESS CARDS, ENTEL- ? OPES or anything else. Specimens of various . styles on hand; which will Ce shown with pleas- : ure. The LOWEST PRICES possible, and : orders filled promptly. i Call on C. P. OSTEEN, At the Watchman and Southron Onice. 1 NEW GOODS -AT BOTTOM PRICES. My stock is now complete in all departments. CLOTHING DIPAR1 Choice make of best goods ever ? brought to this market in -both ? MEN'S AXD YOUTHS'. 4 FOE OVERCOATS a specialty. ---- jr DIMTM1T Is now complete and full Taine guaranteed. PHILADELPHIA HAND-MADS WORK. DRESS GOODS AND DOMESTICS As low as any one can sdi; -0 HATS AND CAPS In the most Fashionable Styles. -0 TRUNKS AND SATCHELS, Large variety of the best make. -O GUNS, PISTOLS -AND POCKET KNIVES TO SUIT ALL. GENTS5 UNDER AU the best grades of SUIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HOSIERY AND NECK-W GLASSWARE, TIN??DfOODENWARE, Complete Line. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, A full supplj of the Beet Brands. GROCERIES Al PR?7ISI0MS. Full stock of No. 1 Goods always on hand at Lowest Market Kates. DON'T HANDLE SECOND CLASS GOODS-. Highest Prices Paid for Cotton. Look at awl price my goods before buying elsewhere. ALTAMONT MOSES. N. E. Corner Main and Liberty Streets. Oct 0 If you eyer intend io BUY AN ORGAN now is the time, ('all in and examine the CELEBRATED ESTEY ORGANS. These I ?ell on the INSTALLMENT PLAN and make payments to suit purchasers. ^.1 liberal discount from prices made for CASI/. X>. 3". JAJD T tT>. Ort 30 _tj "A" BARGAIN. AFIXE YOUNG MULE and ONE-HORSE WAGON, for saie cltMp fur cask. Apply to W. H. CUTTIXO. Nov j 3 LOOK OUT FOE THE WAGON WHEN THE BELL SIN3S. W. J. ANDREWS' FIRST CLASS RESTAURAKT. MEALS AT ALL HOTOS. FRESH FISH, OYSTERS, FRUITS VEGETABLES IN VARIETY, FLORIDA ORANGES received every week OB consignment froiii the grower, and can be sold at wholesale as low as. can be bought tn Charleston. Received Daily and trill l>e Delivered to Customers from Wagon. Prompt attention given to orders. FINE STOCK OF FAMILY GROCERIES. Liberty Street-Next Door to Rytten berg's-Sumter, S. C. A mr 2! ?a C. BART & CO.; CHARLESTON, S. C. The largest importers of 3P" 3E=H TT X in th? South, offer for sale a well select -stock of APPLES, ORANGES, BANANA COCOANCTS, DRIED FIGS, LEMONS, NUTS, RAISINS, PEANUTS, POTATOES. CABBAGES, ONIONS, and everything else that a First Class Whole? sale Fruit House should have. ? Country Orders Filled icith Despatch, Octj>3 A KKLIABLR HOI SE TO PKAL WITH. W. H. WELCH. LANIER EA SON. WELCH & EASON, -DKALKKS IS CHOICE FAMILY AND PLANTATION GROCERIES, Wines, Liquors, Segars and Tobacco, 127, 129 Meeting and South-West cor. Market Streets, CHARLESTON, S. C. Send for price list. No charge fer drayage or parking. Oct 23v RISLEYS FRILOTOSm A tried, and reliable Cure for ailment? of Ladies. Will aid Nature, prevents Nausea, and Nervousness, and should be taken during the critical period. Has sav?d many lives. Endorsed by thousands of ladies as the best remedv of its kind. Any Druggist, $1.00. RISLEY'S BUCHUj The best diuretic and tonic. Cures most Kidney and Bladder troubles, Weakness, Whites, and pain in bark. Supersedes all other kidney remedies. All druggists, $1.00 a bottle. CHARLES F. RISLEY, Sept 25 New York.