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P . ?eke.C. BROWN? Editor. K The Pastoral Isolation. <?:. SBEJCOX BY REY.-JOHN STOUT, PREACH ?1|: . KD AT THE BEGEKSAET GELKBRATION or T^^FASTW^TE OF REV. C. C. T BROWN, SUMTER BAPTIST CHURCH, JANS ART 4, 1885. " BpiL Iw, 11-12.-"And He gave some to be pastors.and teachers.'' The passage :o which our text lies is to ?ebb-of our Lord's prayer for the 1; Uni^ of His disciples. Through His f.V'J apostle's lips tt breathes again, and BOW P -that the Lord has been glorified, He de C- dares His purpose that .this shall be \ accomplished. Paul bri Dgs to view au - - aocieut prophetic picture. The artist : baa te?ied upon au august occasion 'tho' complete triumph of the Messiah. ^V: "He bas ascended ou higu; His power Ji'" -Baa np^ supreme ; BOW .era is opened } , from his seat of i . universal;. dominion He/ bestows gifts upon the subjects of His kingdom on t? earth, in. order ?bat in the exercise of ^:./'these His purposes of grace for all His people maj be fulfilled. These pur e poses all point.-and. tend toward tbe-de W- ^elopment of His people into an in tel Ii gent ?od: holy unity; each member ^~ %p?: tb^fcudy ic symmetrical relation with tbe^ others,, and with Himself, the vgloriou?head of the body. . The gifts He dispenses are diverse. ^f%*::iQnte' are given apostolic wisdom ^ka^'rauthority j to some prophetic el? :^ :^s3^.^^ fQr^S}!li> to some the ^.'- We?sed gift; of persuasive, in gathering ^?f??; /to' some the -capacity and the %^;ontce of :^pastoral direction and teach - Centuries have passed. The exalted > Redonner: has not vacated the throne, ^viur?haa- He ceased to care for His peo 'b i pie ; but He no longer gives to '?some f> te oe^gwtfea.^: r |^::?'.>Tbe apostolic work wa^s rapid?y near fe?^completion when this apostle-"the ^^^Bsbuerin "the Lord"-indited these ?H words! Within a few years John was . left alone, and after him came no sue - cesser ~ endowed with the peculiar gifts V of thet aposto late. The college was ll dissolved on earth- to reassemble on CX The "W^the-word'^rophe^ is v somewhat irregular. In some passages I Vit eeera's: to mean scarcely moire - ; than preacher, while in others the dis V; jt?oct?ve prophetic gift rises conspicuous, ??? as in the ease of Agabus, "who signi &/?ed" bj?3^^''tbat lhere should be a ?l ?^t^earth^&rougho?t "all the" world." % "Here it seems to have its fullest mean? ing- 4*He gaye some to be prophets," ? ? :to speak authoritatively the will of - God, and foretell coming events. How -soon this gift ceased to be dispensed we 4o ?ot know, but certainly within the ceotury, and tn all the years that have passed, through all the revolutions the Christian age bas witnessed, no one has been able to show the sign-manua1 of m divinity in attestation of pretended pro X pheti? utterances. The latest word of prophecy "Lo, I cerne," and the - church stands expectant, and responds, ? *4Come, Lord Jesus." |g; ' The evangelistic gift is the power of v persuasive speech which marked the missionaries of that day-the power to -^preach the gospel with such convincing ; forceas to compel men to accept. It seems that some men had this power in ' remarkable degree. They were wisely gt used in this lino of work, giving them? selves exclusively toit. It is apparent that, the gift still descends from our glorified Lord upon men.. Rare and precious it is io its highest form. A / Moody's services are sought by two continents. A visit from him is an event that stirs our largest cities, and justifies unusual arrangements that mul? titudes may be persuaded by him to ac eeptis?vation. USv This gift is not withheld ia measure r from men of less power, and occasion? ally appears in the ministrations of the pastorate, when the invitations of the ;:. Gospel are the themes laid upon the pastor's heart, and the spirit of God grants'a harvest to him who goes forth ^?weeping," perchance "bearing pre? cious seed." **And he gave some to be pastors and teachers." The flow of this divine gift is perennial. Always and wherever Ho has had a people the Lord has given **Some to be pastors and teachers for the perfecting of the saints unto the work of ministering unto the building up of the body of Christ." It is a sacred word. In that passage of in? comparable beaury and pathos, where . our Lord describes His care of His peo? ple as the love of a shepherd for his sheep. He uses this word : He is the Good Shepherd-the good pastor. The pastor has oversight of the flock, j Hence he is aptly called the bishop. ' The pastor guides and feeds the flock. Here in the text the functions of pastor and teacher are a blended gift to the sam? person. He gave some a shepherd's eye, a shepherd's heart, a shepherd's voice, skill to lead, to warn, to feed, to keep the flock. Happy the flock discerning the gift. He gives the qualified per? sons ; Eis people must give them the service. GUT textend the occasion furnish us with this topic, The Pastoral Relation, and I ask leave to speak of-1, The au? thority ; 2, The aim ; 3, The ways and means ; 4, Some of the difficulties ; and 5, The joys and rewards of the pas? toral office. 1. We have already seen in our dis? cussion of the text that the pastoral office has a basis of positive divine au? thority. "He gave." It is the divine appointment that His people, gathering together locally, shall be provided with a leader and teacher. The paster is no whit arrogant who assumes to be for for his church the responsible director ! of church work, the responsible reli? gious teacher of his people. To that position they have called him ; for that, if he has indeed been called of God, he is qualified, and he is derelict if he allow another to assume the guidance I of affairs, or if be forget that he is their j J teacher. In the exercise of his func? tions the Spirit of Grace will enable him to remember that he is teacher simply that he may the better be a min? ister-servant of all And his author? ity will be respected and effective for good, as he moves in a sphere of loving service. Let it be remembered that . pastoral authority is sot of stately in? dependence, exercising itself irrespec? tive of pastoral spirit and character. Tho pastor bas authority to direct the church in all departments of their work. II? has authority to direct the services of individual members. In the churches of cu? order where the doctrine of in-, ?vidualbights and responsibility, in ali -j of its beatings, bas been developed to 1 the highest degree of Scriptural Kmit, 3 this doctrine of pastoral authority spe? cially needs to be stated and empha? sized. The pastor cannot lord it over God's heritage ; be cannot dictatorially say to this one, "Go," and to another, "Come;" to tb is one, "Do this," and j to another, "Eave done ;" but discern- 1 mg the gifts and the deficiencies of the ] people over whom their Master and his I bas made bim overseer, it is his right and duty to induce and direct the spir- 1 itual activity, to employ thc natural or ] acquired advantages of each for thc de- 1 velopmeot of personal piety and the I good of all. The organization of oar t churches, we justly claim, is strictly \ and Scripturally democratic ; but we j are tbe democracy of a divine constitu- j tion, and wheo the leader is freely t chosen, the Scriptural democracy should 1 recognize bis constitutional authority. 1 2. The Pastor's Aim.-His Master's t aim in giving some to be pastors and < teachers as stated by the apostle "is tbe j perfecting of tbe saints untolhe build- M ing up of the body of Cbrist, till wo all ] attain unto the unity of tbe faith and of the knowledge ol' the Sou of God unto < a full-grown man, unto ibe measure of 1 the stature of the fulness of Christ." * In these blended figures of building and j growth we read a glorious and gracious < purpose for believing men ; for each, i perfection in knowledge of the truth, t and perfection in holy character-Christ likeness ; for all, a conscious interde- < penden ce, a vital and symmetrical and ? beautiful union with each other and i with Cbrist; and this, the Master's aim, ( is the pastor's aim-to develop and per- i feet the image of Christ in these, bis i brethren, and to build up a body, strong i and comely, to do His will. J This defines the pastors aim. There are eliminated, therefore, all considera- c tions that center in self. Material s gain, reputation, personal aggrandize- \ ment-all these are shut out from his c view. The Star of Betblehim is the t pole star by which he directs bis per? sonal course, and by which he guides, I through storm and calm, the precious a charge committed to him. To bring c them all to Christ, to bring them all a to be like Christ-this is his. commis- c sion. j t Au occasional intimation is seen that j the work of the ministry is very con- j t tracted, and tbat its effect is to make [ 1 men narrow. The plan upon which'; fi men are to be builded meet for the in-j ? dwelling of the Holy Ghost is not tbe 1 s pyramid, rising on all sides from a fi broad basis of natural powers and ca- o pacities by gradual contraction to a v lofty apex of impractical fanaticism ; p but it is the.Temple of God. built upon, g taking its dimensions and character si from the living corner-stone, rising broad and strong, and richly adorned f< with "gold, silver and precious stones," a fair to behold, noble, divine. Christ is b not Darrow. There is brain aod heart, p power and beauty iu bim. To be like s; Christ ! That is surely a broad enough u ambition. To think his thoughts, to ii have the depth and strength of His great i< character, io have His efficiency in d whatever'Goa*, has set you to do in the b ?world-can you conceive a higher ideal ? a Caa man engage in a nobler, larger w work on earth than this-to study hu- ft man character and divine truth, and " bring the one to bear upon the other, so taat character-human character-shall jc respond to the living truth, and grow, and bloom, and bear fruit of love fe and righteousness, so that the very life di and work of Christ shall be multiplied ti on earth ? To do this work is the pas- tl tor*s aim. For this he gathers koo wi- ft edge; for this he trains his powers ; for te this seeks to extend and strengthen bis ol influence. g* 3. The Ways and Means of Accom- ti plishiog His Aim:-Tbe selection and tc use of these are determined by bis aim. iti His work is spiritual. Material things it enter into it only so far as they can be ai transmuted into spiritual force. His te work falls into two lines, aol divergent, st but parallel. He is pastor and teacher ta in both. The one is his public minis- ti trations ; the other bis private, band-to- p< hand dealing with men. G The pulpit is the true place of the a pastor's strength. There be teaches truth and duty to the multitude. He fr is called to preach the everlasting Gos- a pel; but he preaches it as a pastor, tc knowing and caring for his people, and o^ ministering that which is timely, guided til in his selection by his single aim, not vi shunning to declare the whole counsel w of God. He cannot be a specialist in I sc doctrine, a rider of bobbies. The theme ti deeply interesting to him may not be ! B thc one that is needed for his pulpit. He preaches to instruct, to edify. A tr noble word that, and noble work it is to to build up a congregation ?n sound be- sc lieving acquaintance with God's word. b< I cannot be mistaken in saying that a ai great need in onr churches is pastoral cr preaching, direct, adaptive* instructive, tl Bot it is commonly considered that w the peculiar duties of the pastor are those gi be finds in thc homes of his people, in j pastoral care of individuals. The pas- ? sj tor is a shepherd. The shepherd cares la for the flock, and cares for them one by ai one. Ile knows them ; they know his tb voice. A stranger will they not follow, th Again : See the picture of a shepherd's ! es faithfulness our Lord has drawn for us. j G "Doth he not leave the ninety and nine of and go after that which is lost ?" The oi pastor in caring for the spiritual welfare p: of his people must know them .person- ! P ally-their circumstances, dispositions, w necessities, trials, aims, in order that he 6e may give to each his portion as he pub- al licly ministers the bread of life. st There are two imperative reasons for Qt pastoral visiting on the preacher's part. 01 The one is, that as a preacher be may ?am knowledge-knowledge of human th Dature, and knowledge of the particular ht persons to whom he ministers; the p; >ther is that he may establish and jo naintain relations of interest, of confi- j th lenee, of fellowship, and sympathy, j to md Christian affection wkh them, and sb so gain the readier acceptance for bis ! ar uessage, and gain for himself an ever { fr iresh concern for the children of God to oto whose faces he looks from his pul- ar jit, knowing their sorrows and their ar oys, their purposes and theic-work. Then as pastor caring for souls, be- a jause God has given them to him, he ea Bust bring to bear in private, personal of ?ontact the truth he knows and the wi ;ruth that is in him. to further Christ's in tim for each one. He must needs, too, th lave the private word of counsel, sym- to jatby, warning, perchance rebuke or en- th ?ouragement. "A word in season- nc jow good is it." And this he may .ive, turning the thoughts in a new di- fe' .ection, presenting some privilege or ac luty in a new light, opening up unex- ex ?-ored truth in God's word, ' leading ou >ack the wanderer, strengthening the lo< kniting heart, comforting the mourner, se lb I great and blessed work-hand to " oil land, heart to heart, caring for the Master's own I '"Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's.care demands, Bot what might fill an angel's heart And filled a Savior's hands." 4. The Difficulties of the Pastoral Position.-This is a time of revelations. We invite you, in confidence, to occu? py the pastor s place and look out upon ais work. We live in a day of progress and en? terprise. Steam and electricity are the preferred and prevailing motive forces. '.Move on! move fast! be fresh and aright !" the world calls out. The pas? tor's preaching must be abreast with the times, strong and full of life, clear md crisp. That kind it is not easy to ?ive the people. Intellectual cultiva? tion, constant and severe, fulness of knowledge are required for it as well as force of character. And at the same rime "the times" demand a kind and a legree of direction in a multitude of iffairs in pastoral work that sadly in? terfere with full preparation for the pulpit. Now see some of the difficulties of iirection. Here is a plan, carefully thought out, for improved work in some department. Clearly it should he idopted at once. Ah ! now to prevail )n that influential brother ywho has a Marvellous faculty for finding objec? i?n s ! Then, there stands a brother, consci? entiously, chronically "on the orher ?ide," and whether the question be, Shall the hour of morning service be manged ? or, Shall we build a new neeting house ? he rises to explain why t is wrong and absurd to think of such i thing. Crooked sticks grow even on 5ion's bill. And then it is written. "Every kind >f beasts a?d birds, of creeping things, ind things in thc sea is tamed and hath >een tamed by mankind ; but the tODgue ?an no man tame." The pastor can set 0 his seal that, this is true. Anon a cloud rises between two tomes, and presently it spreads abroad .nd envelops-alas, how many! in its reepirig chill and gloom, and, despite ll the light and magnetism the pastor an bring to bear upon it, it lowers leavyand thundrous. Again, no. matter how loyal and raotablc, how generous and efficient lis people may be, the pastor is sure to ind, wherever he is, one member who rill give him no end of trouble. If be ucceeds in directing others, he will nd this one often unmanageable. This ne will make serious mistakes. He rill fail of his duty. He will disap 01 unreasonable expectations. He will, ive offence-and this member is him -J/ Yes, the difficulties that are most jrmidable, brethren-the trials that are ?ost severe, are not placed in our way y others. To keep devout and cheery, rogressive and cautious, faithful and ympathene; tobe "all things to all len," and to say truly, "for me to live ? Christ to be uniform, despite pbys jal weakness or pain, to rise *bove epres8?og conditions, to still the tbrob ings of an aching heart in comforting linistrations to others, to be ever hat he should be, strong brave, bope ll - this is surpassingly difficult. Brethren, pray for us!" 5. But the pastor has joys, peculiar >ys, compensating for ali bis trials. There is in every man who has a gift tr public speaking, an exhilaration in elivering his thoughts before an atten ve audience. The very activity of ie mental machinery produces a grate il glow, and the silent tribute of at tntion, the responsive glance, the flash F appreciation over the faces of iutelli snt listeners, effect a charming sensa on in the speaker's breast. The pas >r is tempted to yield to this species of ttoxication and to arrange to secure ; but he who reads his commission .ight, resists and overcomes that ?mptation', and finds a better joy in ead. He discusses the most impor nt themes that can engage the atten on of men-themes of truly vital im jrtance. It is a great delight to speak od's truth to the minds and hearts of willing people. In a letter received a few days ago om a brother pastor, he said, *I had happy time yesterday, leading a soul i Christ.' This is joy indeed ! To tell rer again in words carefully .chosen, iat Jesus is a complete personal Sa our, willing and seeking to save, and atch the first movement ofra believing iul toward Him ; to witness, perhaps, ie meeting of the coul and its Saviour, lessed privilege ! Then to lead the young believer to ead the King's highway of holiness, put into the hands of the young ildier 'the whole panoply of God,' to ;lp bim buckle on the girdle of truth id take np the shield of faith, and own himself with the hope of salva Dn and use 'the sword of the spirit, hich is the word of God.' This is :eat joy. . As the gardner watches in early iring the unfolding of the buds, and ter rejoices in fragrance and bloom id richness of a perfect fruitage, so c pastor bas a sweet joy in watching e graces of his people increase and tpand under the genial influence of od's truth and the sanctifying agency the Holy Spirit. If angels rejoice TOT a soul reclaimed, well may the istor rejoice to see the banner of the rince of Peace float over a '.ire in bich Satan had been entrenched-to e Faith, Hope, Charity, these three, riding where once they had been rangers ; to see patience and meek ?SS and gentleness grow apace, where ice the soil had been sterile. We read that 'it is better to go to e bouse of mourning than to the >use of feasting.' Thc experienced istor knows that. There is a pathetic y in ministering the consolations of e gospel of hope to those who mourn, lead them up out of the valley of the iadow of death, and dry their tears, id point them to the light that streams om the riven tomb of Jesus, and open them anew the assurances of mercy id grace to help lu time of need. These e privileges the pastor prizes. And sometimes he is called to attend believing soul as the last stage of its rtbly pilgrimage is closing-'a time sorrow'-Yes, but a time of joy as ?ll. It is a blessed privilege to place the trembling hands the rod and staff at alone can support and comfort now, point to the open gates that lead into e city were there is no sickness and > death. We confess that while the joy of Howship in labors of love, the joy of hievmenf., the joy of sympathy, are ceeding grateful, and our work is r reward, we are accustomed to ?k with happy anticipations to a ene of perfect service where the ree? lections of failure and?disappointment? ! shall be shut out, and we shall mingle with those who have gone before, and watch for those who are surely coming, and rejoice to see in each in the heav? enly land our desire fulfilled, the like? ness of their Saviour complete. Per? haps he will give us there fresh oppor? tunities of serving him, in serving his redeemed. We can ask no higher reward, 'For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing ? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at bia coming? J. D. CRAIG'S A F?LL ASSORTMENT OF Furniture embracing all the styles and qualities usually found in a First Class Furniture Store. PARLOR SUITES, BED ROOM SETTS, WARDROBES, Bureaus, Wash Stands, Tables, Bedsteads, Chairs, Sofas, Lounges, Safes, Sideboards, Looking Glasses, What No ts, Wall Brackets, Chromos, Window Shades and Fixtures, Picture Frames, Cord, Tassels, Picture Glass, Window Glass, Putty, Matresses, &c, &c. THE UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT, IS FULL AND COMPLETE. COFFINS AND CASKETS of all descrip? tions and sizes constantly in store at prices ranging For Adults-from $5 to 125. For Children-from $3 to 45. My special personal attention, day by day, is given to this business, iu all its depart? ments, and satisfaction guaranteed in every case. Oct. 9 B. F. MITCHELL & SON, PROPRIETORS OP The Merchant Flour Mills AND . COMMISSION MERCHANTS FOR THE SALE OF COTTON AND NAVAL STORES. .WILMINGTON, Hf; C. OFFER FOR SALE . AT LOWEST PPtlCES Choice grades FLOUR, own man'f Vre. -ALSO, Fresh Ground MEAL, HOMINY. CRACKED CORN, &c. -ALSO, - Selected RED RUST PROOF SEED OATS. Selected North Carolina and Maryland SEED RYE. All our Goods guaranteed best quali? ty and at lowest prices. No charge for delivery to Railroad. j B. F. MITCHELL & SON, I An Old Soldier's EXPERIENCE. . " Calvert, Texas, May 3,1882. " I wish to express my appreciation o? toe valuable qualities of Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a cough, remedy. .'While with Churchill's army, just before -the hattie of Vicksburg, I contracted a se? vere cold, which terminated in a dangerous cough. I found no relief till on our march we came to a country store, where, on asking for some remedy, I was urged to try AYEB'8 CHERRY PECTORAL. "I did so, and was rapidly cured. Since then 1 have kept the PECTORAL constantly hy me, for family use, and I have found it to be an invaluable remedy for throat and lung diseases. J. W. WHITLEY." Thousands of testimonials certify to the prompt cure of all bronchial and lung affections, by the use of AYER'S CHEREY PECTORAL. Being very palatable, the young- 1 est children take it readily. 4 PREPARED BY Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists. J THS Sewing fflacliii]^ LIKE THS ?il i UNEXCELLED BY ANY. [Sure to Give Satisfaction. U encrai Cf?lcc, Ilion, X. Y. Kew York Of?icc, 283 Broadway. Buying Agents Wanted, AYER'S Ague Cure IS WARRANTED to cure all cases of ma? larial disease, such as Fever and Ague, Inter? mittent or Chill Fever, Kemittent Fever, Dumb Ague, Bilious Fever, and Liver Com? plaint. In case of failure, after due trial, dealers aro authorized,- by our circular of July 1st, 1882, to refund thc money. Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all JDruggistS. P. MORAN, CHARLESTON S. C., COU. SATITE, MARKET AND MEETING STS., IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Sportsmen's Supplies, Rubber and Leather Belting. AGENT FOR S; Z. HALL COTTON GIN, KALAMAZOO BROADCAST SEEDERS, KALAMAZOO CULTIVATORS SPRING TOOTH, KALAMAZOO HARROWS SPRING TOOTH, BALDWIN'S FEED CUTTERS, WE ALSO KEEP A WELL SELEC THOS. WADFOJ? & CO., WHEAT AND FEED MILLS, BURRELL CORN SHELLERS, MCCORMICK'S HARVESTING MACHINE REAPER AND MOWER, -AND GREGG RAKE. ED STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING: RUBBER BELTING, COPPER RIVETS, BAR BABBIT METAL, MILL STONES, BOLTING CLOTHS, CORN SHELLERS, MILL SCREWS, MILL PICKS, BARBED FENCE WIRE, IRON AGE CULTI? VATORS, FAN MILLS, FAIRBANKS STANDARD SCALES, WOODEN-WARE, TIN-WARE, CUCUMBER . PUMPS, ALL KINDS OF AGRICULTURAL IM? PLEMENTS, GRINDSTONES, BUILDERS* SUPPLIES, AND A GENERAL SUPPLY OF HARDWARE, ALSO CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS, -AND A GENERAL SUPPLY OF SPORTSMEN'S MATERIAL. TURPENTINE AND COOPER'S GOODS A SPECIALTY. Sept 16 x Tlxe Largest and "Most Complete Establishment South.. Established 1842. GEO. S. HACKER & SON, Office and Warerooms, King, apposite Cannon Street. CHARLESTON, S. C. Manufacturers of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, AND BUILDING- M?TEEIAL. ASHLEY SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC. The S. G. S. is the cheapest, and the best, and the only Specific ^Fertilizer for Small Groin on the Market. The S, G. S. has been used all over ocr Southern States for the last three years, and has given great satisfaction. ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT, Of superior activity and efficiency ; a cheap and excellent Fertilizer for Small Grain, especially when nsed with Cotton Seed or manure to supply Ammonia. ASHLEY COMPLETE GARDEN FERTILIZER, Delivered free ; specially adapted to Roses, Geranioms, Pansies, Flowering Annuals, kc. For terms, directions, testimonials, and for the various attractive and instruc? tive publications of the Company, address, THE ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO. Sept 23 Charleston, S. C. RICHARD J. MORRIS, -DEALER IN Stoves, Ranges, Grates, &c, ROOFING T1X, SOLDER, SHEET IRON LAND WIRE. 118 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Sept 16 o A. B. MULLIGAN, i mm MD COMMISSION MERCHANT, CHARLESTON. S. C. I WILL HOLD COTTON" For any specified time, at LOW RATES OF STORAGE AND INSURANCE, r And will make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, On same at REASONABLE RATES OF INTEREST. A. B. MULLIGAN, Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, S. C. Oct 28 T H. BISCHOFF & CO., CHARLESTON, S. C., Cotton ?and. 3Ftio? JPei<xtoTCS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. ?&* ADVANCES .MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS, Oct 28 ?AVID BENTSCHNER. JACOB L. JACOBI (AVID BENTSCHNER & CO. 244 KING STREET; CHARLESTON, S. C. Ilothing, Furnishing Goods AND HATS, FOR Men, Youths and Boys. JpSSr Mr. L. B. NEWMAN and Mr. J. LM; M I.MM S are with us and will he pleased ? serve their friends of Sumter and I);ir!ing m. Nov 25-v BLANKS JENS, TITLES, MORTGAGES, BILLS OF SALE, BONDS, And Other Blanks in Variety, FOR SALE LT THIS OFFICE. [pT TJ for working people, ijeiiu lu eek la L?lJ?l postage, and we will mail you frrc, royal, valuable sample box of goo<ls that ill put yon in the way of making more oney io a few days than you ever thought )ssihle at any business. Capital not requir I. You can live at home and work io sparc rae only, or all the time. All of both sexes, f all ages, grandly successful, 50 cents to 5 easily earned every evening. That all ho want work may test the business, we ake this unparalleled offer : To all who are 3t well satisfied we will send Si to pay for ie trouble of writing us. Full particulars, [r?crions, etc., sent free. Immense pay ab ?lutcly sure for all who startatonce. Don't ?lay. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, | aine. j GEO. W. STEFFENS, SUCCESSOR TO " Steffens & Werner, WHOLESALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Merchant j and Liquor Dealer. JOT EAST BAY AND 50 AND 52 STATE STS., (Auction Room State Street.) CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments Solicited. Nov 25 o Opens Tncsdaj*, December 16, ISSI In the presence of the Presidents of thc American Republics viz: Arthur; of the United States- Diaz, of Mexico; B:irrios.lof_Giin.teiu:ili; Uogmu,of Heil! duras. The Colossal Exhibit of allTime! Sixteen (16) Immense Exhibition ~~, Buildings': One-thc largest building ever erected, another thc largest Conservatory in the World. 90 Acres of Space Under Cover! -* IiOir ? Transportation Kate? from ar Point?; Alucie icrommoduUonii at Reasonable Kate? l'o?- all Vikiior*. During the period of the Exposition, from Dec l6, 1SS4, to June i, 1SS5 Ute temperature at Xcv Orleans averages 65 Fahr. The L.\vo and shrub bery remain green, flowers bloom, fruits ripen, an all ?inds of vegetables grow and mature. Full information promptly furnished. ASdrci*. ?. ? E. A. B JBIrector General, v* " *" ^?cw" o rle an?, X.a. W?LBERN & PIEPER, WHOLESALE GROCERS,. AND DEALERS IN Provisions, Liprs, Toliacco, &c. 167 and 169 East-Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. Dec. 2_6 THE AIMAR H?TJS& CORNER OF Vanderhorst and King SU HAVING BEEN LEASED BY Miss Heriot (Formerly of 190 Meeting-St.,) IS NOW OPEN for th? accommodation of Boarders. Parties visiting Charleston wi: ! find this House conveniently situated for busi? ness, and directly on tbe line of Street Rail WA? . Terms, per day, $1 50. Feb 18 S. ? THOMAS, Agt. No. 320 KING STREET, Opposite Liberty, WMoi Slades, Paper Haifc LACE CURTAILS, CORNICES AND UPHOLSTERY GOODS, WINDOW AWNINGS MADE TO ORDER. CHARLESTON S. C. Dec ll_o CHEAP FAMILY GROCERIES. 1?jfiSs* A new. feature in the retail grocery business. Send postal card for our MONTHLY PRICE LIST, and SAVE MONEY in pur? chasing your FAMILY SUPPLIES. WELCH & EASON, 127 and 129 Meeting, S. W. Cor. Market St. CHARLESTON, S. C. Nov 4 v GO TO , JR,, & BRO., 273 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C., -FOE- . Fine Diamonds, Watches, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES. Large assortment of WEDDING PRESENTS always on hand. Orders promptly filled, Watches and jewelry carefully repaired hy expert workmen. 273 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Sept 23_o_ CHAS. C. LESLIE, CHARLESTON, S. O. Wholesale and Retail Commission Dealer in FISH, OYSTERS, GAME AND POULTRY, Stalls Nos. 1 and 2 Fish Market, Office No. lo' and 20 Market Street, East of East Bay. Consignments of Country Produce are re? spectfully solicited. POULTRY, EGGS, Ac, Ac. Perishable goods at owner's risk after delivery to Southern Express Co. Sept'l 6_x_ PAVILION HOTEL, CHARLESTON, S. C. First Class in all its Appointments. Supplied with all Modern Improvements. Excellent Cuisine, Large Airy Rooms, Otis Passenger Elevator, Elec? tric Bells and Lights. Heat? ed Rotunda. RATES $2 00, ?2.50 AND $3.00. Rooms Reserved by Mail or Telegraph. Sept 16 _ THE WAVERLY, CHARLESTON, S. O. The above House having been ?EWLY FURNISHED throughout, in a FIRST CLASS MANNER, 3 without exception the most completely 'urnished House in the'City, and is under the j Sole Proprietorship and management of the Public's obedient serrant, JOS- PSICE, Jr. RATES-$2 and $2.50 per day. Sept 16 #o The raost^"^popular Week ly newspaper 3/ dcvot<?d to science, mechanics, cnjrittcerlns:, dis overics, inventions und patents ever pub! ?shed. Every umber illustrated with splendid eiijrravinjrs. Thi^ nblication. fnrofahos a most v.-.luahle encyclopedia, o? ifonuation .which no person should be without. The opnlarhy of the SdJEcrmc AMERICAN is such that ? circulation nearly er?nais that of all ether paper* o. s cla^s combined. Price. SJ.20 a year. Di^ount ? > Inbs. Sold by all newsdealers. MCJW ? CO, Jo? shers. No. 3fil Broadway. N. Y. '?? . ?Bnrmi l<PP?l<VA Munn <fc Co. hare airo MK?\ ATFN Th. bnd Thirty-Seven Sl^afll O \?? Years' practice bc Sfl WM ?"?^"""'?^""?a foi-e tue ratent Office, n? BS and have prepared rooVe than One Hun f?S Bfldred Thousand applications?for pat H RsScnts in the In:ii ed States and loreign 9 Jag countries. Caveat, Tr?^e-a?ark?, Copy gF?Kp rifcht*. Assignment.-, and all other papers wm&rfov ?jecurirg to inventors their righten tho S? United State?, Canada. Kncland, Franco, ? Germany and other foreign countries, prepared fm at short notice and on reasonable tonus. |9 Information as to obta^ninc patents cheerfully Sn Riven without chanje. Hand-books of infornia 9B tion sent free. Patents obtained through Munn BU & t'o. are noticed ir. tho Scientific American free, he advantage of *nth not ico is well understood by all ersoos who wteh to dispose of their patents. Address MUNN * <'O.. O?co ?SCIESIXITC: >1 Broadway, New York. PIANOS AND ORGANS. BY THE BEST MAKERS. NE iv PIANOS. $210, $225 and upwards. NEW ORGANS. $24. S55 and upwards. Easiest terms and lowest prices ever known n standard and reliable instruments. DELIVERED FREIGHT PAID. Don't fail to get our prices and terras be? are purchasing. Remember we pay all reigut without increase of prices. Address, C. GILL & SON, ?13 Zing: Street, Charleston, 3. C. Sept 6 more money than at anything else by taking an agency for the best selling ook out. Beginners succeed grandly, 'one fail. Terms, free. Hailett Boot; Co., >ortlaud, Maine. ' . C. BART & GO., 55 57 AND J 59 MARKET STREET, CHARLESTON, & C. The Largest Fruit and Produce House ia the South. Import and keep constantly on baud Bananas, Cocoannts, Oraqges, Pineapples, Apples, Lemons, Nuts, Raisins, Po* tatoes, Cabbages, Onioos, K. C. and Va. Peanuts. Oct 28 x FIRES PUT OUT .-INSTANTLY 27 THX "STAR" HAND GRENADE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. The OBiGiff AX. and only sure ?TR? ExTTXGTJISHrSG GllE 2?ADE, that should be in EVERT OFFICE, STORE, FACTORY AND HOME IN THE COUNTRY. Old Style. Any Man, Woman or Child can . PUT OUT A FIRE ALWAYS READY. NEVER CAS GET OUT OF OBDER. Never Freest*. 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A Buchu-Paiba Bemarkable Cures of Catarrh of the Bladder, Inflammation, Irritationof Kid? neys and Bladder, Stone or Gravel Dis? eases of thc Prostate Gland, Dropsical Swellings, Female Diseases, Incontin? ence of Urine, all Diseases of the Genito? urinary Organs in either sex. For Un? healthy ct Unnatural Discharges use also "Chapm's Injection Fleur," eachSL. For SYPHILIS, either contracted or hereditary taint, use Clmnin's Constitu? tion Bitter Svrnp, $1.00 per bottle, and Chapin's Syphilitic KHs. $2.00; and Cha? pel's Syphilitic Salve, $1.00. 6 bottles Syrup, 2 of Pills, 1 Salve, by Express on receipt of $10.00, or at Druggists. E. S. WELLS, Jersey City, N. J., ??.S.1 PATENTS Obtained, and all business ia the JJ. S. Pates Office, attended to for ODERATE FEES. Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent Office, and we can obtain patents in less time tba? those remote from WASHINGTON. Send ODEL OR DR A WING. 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