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' JSJESDAY, MARCH 16. >*?The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in i860. . The Watchman and Southron - nev-lias the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is aanifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter._ EDITCBIAL ITEMS. The speculators have fixed thc price cotton for the present crop at figures ; ttarUagly low. Farmers need feel no - r\ uncertainty as to what they will receive fer their cotton next Fall. The price *la ts definitely fixed now as it will be ? when brought to market for sale. Seven and one half cents will be the average for the money crop of the South, and those who raise ; the fleecy staple can toll, what profit they will malo at that igore-provided this is a good cotton j?wv We hope, ; for the sake of the prosperity and welfare of the State that ?te farmers, while making as much cot? %? a*, possible, will, not forget the pc tating importance of making their own provisions. This is stale advice, but it will bear repeating mnoy times ?ter. The fight between the friends and enemies of the Administration ts pro? gressing fiercely ia the Senate. A . ?ember of the g. o. p. speaks one day ?nd a Democrat answers him the next. Unfortunately for the Republicans sev eral of their leading Senators are on record as strongly opposing that which 4aey now so earnestly advocate. Of ' coursethat little inconsistency does not, ur any way, interfere with votes or speeches, bot when parallel columns of the newspapers publish two speeches on,, opposite sides of the same question, both coming fro? the same man, it ; gives the public very positive proof of ( th? fact that he is a tim? server, all of ( which is bad for leading Republican , Senators, and takes much from the edge ( of their denunciation, when the reader ] can see just across the column mle a , warm defense of the same idea, from the . same advocate. .- President Cleveland has had a hot t ?me with both friends and foes ever f since his inauguration. Democrats like i Senator Kustis have been on the ram- | page for months because the President < acts in accordance with his convictions 3 ' of right in making removals and ap- < pointmenta; Republican Senators like Sherman, Edmunds, et <zL arc on a < greater rampage, because he has made a any removals at all ; and the cross fire r &om friends and foes would weaken al-, t most any one, except this man of des? tiny. But nothing has provoked a storm of criticism to so great an extent j fts.tbe appointment of J. C. Matthews, j p a colored Democrat lawyer of Albany, ! c ir. -Y; and a man of high character d and attainments, to the position of Re- t corder of Deeds for the District of Co- 8 rumbia. That blatant old demagogue Fred Douglas, was H?e removed official, ? and Mr. Cleveland merely removed an * objectionable official and put in one who 11 ~ was not objectionable in politics or at? tainments. Where's the harm ? ii ?There has been a row between two a fr?tions of the colored Methodist Church , .in Columbia ?(Bethel) for some months, j similar to the war in the Morris Brown j, Church in Charleston, some time ago, e and the Register and Nemand Courier a DOth give lengthened details of each *i weekly ight or law suit as the case may be? *Oar cotemporaries are as eager in publishing the first news of these law? less proceedings and in showing their o readers how these so-called Christians o CAD fight, as they ?70uld be were the . matter of national importance, if the 6 papers, by these reports, are endeavor- ti lng to convince the State that the negro a has no capacity for self-government, the a efforts of their reporters ought to be j successful. That the two prominent Q colored churches in the State, surround? ed with ail the civilizing tendencies of a city life, should present to the world 1 ibo free show given by Morris Brown ? -last year and Bethel this year is most * chilliog to the enthusiastic believers in ti the progress of the negro. & ____ ^ p' The Knights of Labor are becoming , ?ery prominent among the labor organ isstions of the conntry. Lodges are being formed even in our State, which e has been singularly free from such in? novations in the past, and we fear their ? influence will not always be for the best. The numerous strikes which are ^ BOW in process in the North and West, . and for the incention of which thc / * i h Knights are held mainly responsible, show that they frequently use their im? mense power for purposes utterly at variance with the public good. The ^ wanton destruction of property is not the least of the wrongs these labor ^ strikes bring on. The loss of time fer . days, weeks and sometimes months, when idle and vicious habits are formed, is prominent among the objectionable features of the modern strike. Labor . is the basis of the world's prosperity , and should be protected in its just , rights, and when wages are too low, . ?aborers have the right to strike, but they have not the right to prevent ^ others who wish to work, from so dolo*. ? e? This 'dog in the manger style' is the - great wrong of the modern strike. If the Knights of Labor will eliminate ri that objectionable feature from the pro- o gramme of their followers, they will c< then be doing good service to their ^ country and to their cause. j. Brothers Kirkland and Potter, editors w respeetivelv of the Southern Christian r( Advocate published at Charleston and the Wesleyan Christian Advocate of g Georgia, arc disputing over the claims | S of their papera as to age. The S. C. Advocate was started in Charleston in 1837. After the war, having lost its outfit, conference moved it to Georgia, where it was published for several y?ars, being moved back in 1878. The publica tion of the Wesleyan began as soon as the other paper was returned to Charleston, and it claimed to be the real descendant of the old Advocate assuming its age and number and hence thc difference between tbe editors. This condition of affairs reminds us of an anecdote told us by one of our townsmen. In the city of London was an inn which had for its sign the picture of an old goat. The landlord enjoyed the reputation of wonderful skill* in compounding the various drinks for which his customers called, and his custom was, in conse? quence very great. A shrewd rival bought an inn near by and made a similar sign-the picture of an I old goat. Landlord No. 1, in order to check this flank movement of his rival, he painted just above his pic? ture the word "real," making the sign read "The Real Old Goat." Now if Editor Kirkland can only put some sign over his number to show the world that his paper is the real old Advocate he will have left his rival away io the rear ind prevent him from profiting by the larceny of his birthright THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The choice of officers for the town is important to every taxpayer in it. The amount of money used in keeping up streets, bridges, lamps, police, &c, is quite large, and it is well that men who have charge of these disbursements should have both financial and moral standing in the community. The present Council meets these require? ments better than any we have had for years, a,nd if the members who compose it are willing to continue we think they should have at least one more year of Dflicial life. We will not flatter them by saying that they constitute the best Oouncil we could have, because we do aot know how much undeveloped talent may be lying around loose, but they iave certainly given us a good town government the past year. We do not indorse all that has been done ; but we -he?id be glad to see them re-elected. "Ye know that some of them, and possi >Iy all would prefer to step down and >ut, hut would doubtless as good citi? ons respond to the call of their fellow utizens. We hope the taeeting called for tbe 51st will be largely attended, and that i ticket be nominated which will com nand the respect and earnest support of he well-wishers of ~ Hr town. MATTHEWS' APPOINTMENT. As we have elsewhere said, the ap ?ointment of Matthews, the Albany olored lawyer, has created a tremen lous stir among politicians. J. R. R., he Washington- correspondent, in peskiog of this appointment, says : "I understand that Col. Chas. IL loise, of Sumter, S. C., furnished the President with legal and other data that ndirectiy determined the appointment f Matthews." The above may be misleading, and aduce the opinion that Mr. Moise was ni n advocate of Matthews* appointment, w rbich is fey no means the case. Mr. ?O?6C furnished the President with 3gal and other data, very possibly, that j Di onvinced him of his right to appoint j tj ny citizen of the United States, but ? ?j? hat is all. . b( lo LYNCH LAW. -- te The Sumter Watchman in its issue ?? f March 10th, advocates the lynching - f a horse thief.-'Columbia Register. We pk ad not guilty to the above er harge. Lynch law is most abhorrent ' "x :> our feelings, and while there may rise emergencies in which it is justifi ble, we prefer the regular course of istice. even though it be, as it fre- ^a uentiy is, most unjust justice. j We suppose the Register made thc ^: bove assertion because of an article in j " ist week's issue of the Watchman and j D: huthron on "A Shrewd Villain," iu j c* rbich we say : 4*if the information of ! te be Chesterfield Adcertiscr is correct, ? of Ir. Columbus Miller, alias Dunn, j f0 ichly deserves hanging, aud we hope j cr e will get his deserts. Now the in- j of )rmation the Advej-tiser had was to the j ffect that Miller, in addition to bis en- \ > j sb jrprising efforts as a horse thief was ? S?3 ne of tho parties who killed Jas. Pitts, j Iv ear Taxahaw, in Lancaster County j ome years ago. We therefore repeat i lat if the information of the Advertiser j .j, ; correct, Miller deserves hanging and j ^ ope he will get his deserts. Hanging a white man for murder, ccording to due process of law, is Dmewhatout cf date in South Carolina, j nr at still wc do not think that the ex- j \\ ression of a desire that some scoundrel j ci jay get his just deserts in that direc on is in advocacy of lynch law. MORE LYNCHING ai - j *( Thc newspapers tell of another lynch- j to )g, this time in Hampton County. The j iwless element seemed determined to ! 30w their defiance of law, and their j j0. ldiffercnce to legal methods. ] pr The following from thc News and j in rourier gives thc facts in the case. Wc j JJ" adorse its denunciation of this shock- j ~/ ig crime. "The lynching of the negro boy in I a [ampton County on Monday last w:>.s j gr oe of the most shocking murders ever | E? emitted ia this State. It was a!?so- ! be italy without excuse, and LO efforts j re lould bo spared by the officers of the j lie iw to punish those who were connected j Gt ith the affair. su The facts io the case may be briefly gc ?cited here. Charles Rrunson, a re egro boy tbirteeu years of age, insti- of atcd by a negro woman, struck Mrs. be auls on the bead wita au axe and in-1 ca ii u in [Jus wound, from which the #;woman bled freely. He his victim, however; did not attempt any further outrage, and sb far as the evidence, shows, did Dot rob the house. In fact, be did not leave the ; praises, and when arrested con fess?drth^. he struck the blow. Thc case wa^lnvestigated and he was turn? ed over to two constables to be taken to the county jail at Hampton Court? house. So far the proceedings in the case seem to have been altogether regular and as provided by law, but while the boy was in the custody of the constables and before he bad reached the jail he was seised by a mob and strung up to the limb of a tree, where his dead body was found banging. This is the whole story. Somebody murdered him. The good people of Hampton Coun? ty should see to it that the lynchers of this poor, ignorant fellow-who bad hardly reached the age of responsibility, who was so untaught in crime that he asked his intended victim whether a person could be killed with an axe, and then had not the strength of will or muscle to wield his deadly weapon-should be appre? hended and punished. What do the constables know about the murder ? Who was it that took the law into their own hands and sacrificed the life of a human being, whose offence against society does not compare in atrocity with their own ? This stain should be wiped out and the law should be vindi jated. A MISNOMEK. We notice that the Free Trade Asso- c ;ociation of this State objects to having . ts name mistaken for its objects, j, Whenever the impracticability or im- n >ossibility of free trade is shown up, C bey deny being free traders except in ll lame. The News and Courier which is ^ .uthority on this subject, in referring to g . letter written by Representative Dib- J. de, says : ti "It appears to us that Mr. Dibble ias misapprehended the design of the ^ Association, which, so far as we know, P hes not intend to make any effort to P !o away with the present method of c< aising the necessary revenue for the j ^ upport of the Government, but is ja! iiaktng, and intends to make a vigo- I ous fight fora reduction of all tariff-" uties to a reasonable limit, in order a< bat the taxpayers of the country may j*1 njoy as nearly as practicable the bene- r ts of free trade. ai Free trade, pure and simple, we j ^ bink, is what this country will come to y nally ; but there is no party in South larolina which is in favor of "a funda- j3 ?ental change in our entire system of D< ixation." What the Free Trade As Dciation is striving for is a revision of .3! ie tariff laws and a reduction of duties ^ ) the lowest possible limit consistent iib the proper support of tue Govern- Itl] lent- in all its departments. In other j V( 'ords, they favor a tariff for revenue j 51 ?ly, and not a tariff for the develop- ? ?( sent and protection of industries which ?. ave already fattened upon the public j T "easury at the expense and prosperity j . f the people at large." j s] Now this being the platform of tho ? h -nm ! sa i1 ree Trade Association" why in the j w ame of consistency does it not take a i th ame not in opposition to its practice ? rc There is no party in South Carolina ; V4' hieb favors a fundamental change in 10 ir entire system of taxation," says the tjn kies and Courier. "Free Trade" m ould change "our entire system of j f? .xation," therefore the logieal result is j g* icre is no Free Trade nartv in South I arolina. Hence we think a change of | UI ?me would be a tribute to consistency, he hieb, is said to be a jewel. Another advantage which might fol- ^v . le; w the adoption of a name iu conso 1 on mee with thc purposes of the Associa- th on-tariff for revenue only-would be ie popular approval of the move. We ;4?2 ??ieve three-fourths of our people favor j a tariff for revenue only" ; while one- ] rp? nth would not vote for Free Trade, j ei? he people do not want it. Payment j sit * State and County taxes hurts bad j lough without aduiDg the immense |, n trden of Federal expense. jg About Banks. _ an A Reporter for the News and Courier ^' td a long talk last week with Mr. ^ eorge W. Williams, president of the j iroiina Savings 2$ank, in regard to ! th ie reduction of the capital of the J;( iticual banks io Charleston and wc ttx[ ip the subjoined items from the in- j R) rvicw : J p; "I regard the reduction of the capital i n? ' the national banks at this time as un- | ?jc riunate in many respects, as it will j Xi eate the impression tiiat the-business 1 ra: Charleston * is declining, and that j bc ore is not a profitable use for banking j pita! here, which is not the fact, as is i R,< own by the dividends, and the large ? po ?'.plus now held by the hanks, amouut- j do g ia the aggregate to ?050,000. i Gc "A city of GO.OOO inhabitants with a | irs? adc cf ?63,(.'00,OOO, receiving 500,- j ap )Q'bales of cotton besides large quan-! va ios of rice, naval stores, lau?ber, ic., ? ta! Ith inexhaustible beds of phosphite ! no ;;k n::d extensive fertilizing coin pa- ? est cs. a big cotton mill und bagging fae- j cv, ry, with numerous louai manuiaeto- ! w, and a coffee importing company i th i .epared to supply Charleston and tue ! soi rest with ino ciJiTee crop of Brazil-a ! ~r, ty wiih all of thoo resources ought to \ .?(., ig m ont rather than decrease its bank- | at* g facilities. ! t\(, 44W.hile thc national tanks have re- ! S(M iced their capital from $2.100.000 t:> ? ]r,r ?5O.000 the savings banks of Charles- j ."<! a. chartered by thc Stale Legislature, ! >\v ive accumulated deposits to thc extent ; r,r, $o,5i?0,000. This handsome sum is I to ".v h'ing used for iuvesriner.t and ] ?io ans. There is also a large amount of | irate capital etnployed here in bank- i w[; g. n'ai tor tn uso i.!Uie?3 sou*, ces ut j lief the commercial interests of Kirlefctou trodd indeed be in a deplor- ! mc ile condition. I in Our Government ought to establish ! of national institution, worthy of this , Go cat nation, similar to the Bunk of i Oh iglar.d and Bank of France. It should j rhr the Sveal agent of the Government, ' Cu ccivirig and distributing all the pub- j ; funds'; to he under the control of the ? jvcrnir.ent and have the monopoly of is- ! ing notes for circulation, payable in ? ?* ld and silver, and giving a cur- I V ney equal to gold or silver in all parts J the United States. The bank should i ^ located in . Washington, with vaults | IT?fl pable of holding tho precious metals ' the of the world, held mostly in bullion in bars too largo to be carried in the pocket. A Murderer Caught. We clip tbo following from the News and Courier of the 16th. AUGUSTA, March 15.-Mr. T. L. Bash, Jr., of Ellenton, S. C.'asssisted by Mr. W. J. Bash, arrested a negro tc-day near that place for a murder committed in Sumter County in 1884. The negro went under the assumed name of Henry Dunbar. His real name is Scipio Dickinson. He was im? prisoned in Sumter jail, when thc crime was first committed, but broke jail in-j January, 1885, and has never been arrested again until to-day. The mur? derer ran when approached and fought desperately when caught. He was overpowered and tied. Ile admitted bavin g escaped from jail and that Scipio was his right name, but he would not ;alk of the murder. ?From our Regular Correspondent.*} WASHINGTON BETTEE, WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12, 1886. The Senate galleries are crowded this veek, and great interest is felt in the ( liscussion of the Presidential preroga- 1 ive. For more than two weeks nearly * ?very Senator on both sides of the j bamber has been at work preparing for l he coniiiot growing out of the refusal i if the Administration to seud to the * senate papers and information bearing k ipon the suspension of officials and ouching the appointment of their suc essors. t Probably no such thorough overhaul- J ?g and minute examination of histor- ^ sal documents has ever before been g jade with reference to this question, t Consequently as one Senator expressed ! 1 both sides 'were loaded to the muz- ? le with material' for the performance 0 'inch is now in progress. It was to E ave begun on Monday, but the 'star,' a lr. Edmunds, plead sore throat and p 2e people weat away disappointed. He y. ept his engagement for the following V ay, however, and promptly at the ap ointed hour, arose with an imposing ile of manuscript before him (his pre- ei ?dents to cupport his position,) which T e used freely during his speech of two a ad a half hours. j n, When it was learned in the House of p epresentatives that Mr. Edmuuds was Vt itually discharging his long loaded roadside at the White House, mern- _ 3rs poured into the Senate Chamber T id ulled thc space in rear of the Sena- tl .r's desks. The cn!v vacant scat cn ? b :e floor was heavily draped with black. , was that of the California Senator, [r. Miller, who had died the day k ?fore. gn Mr. Edmunds, in his speech, which ra id attracted much attention, and which ~~ ill be generally discussed throughout ie country, made, as it was expected, ie best of bis weak side of the contro- d' ;rsy. He took such precedents as beat k ?i?ed him and handled them with in- ? ?? ?nuiiy. j il ile was most specious perhaps ic say- j g that thc Senate does act ask thc resident's reasons for removals, but mply for the papers cf every descrip 3n relating to suspended officials. In ?; yiug this he admits that should papers hieb, thc Senate wants bc forthcoming, ey would show tho very confidential as?os which he disclaims any in ten- jj Dn on the part of the Senate to de- ^ and. Mr. Edmunds said with a sneer, that c most conspicuous result cf improved j L< eihods of Government under thc "re- ^ rm" Administration, was the suppres- ^ cm of cSeial papers. At this point r> :oator Deck caused a sn/ile tc ripple rcr the audience by remarking in an T idcrtone. but loudly enough to be Q{ :ard half across thc chamber, that it p, was a clear case of a fly on a barn Ci \or." You remember the Vermout ador has been accused of seeing a fly 1 : i a bara door when he could cot see Si e door. TA As yet only Senator Pugh of Ala., Ki LS replied to Mr. Edmund's speech r. Pugh showed among other things at the papers called for by Senator a ur m aa when chairman of the Judi ?ry Cummittce, in a case of suspen- Cn )n, related to a territorial court, and Sc at the tenure of office act especially ^[ empt Judicial officers from those to jj\ suspended by thc President. Mr. In Imunds has been followed by Senator -, ilson of Iowa, and Senators Ingalls Di d Evarts will be next to support him. 3 the Democratic side Senators Ken , Beck and Jackson will be among gT e champions of the Administration. A prominent Democratic lawyer of is city who was talking on this sub- a^ ;t a few days since, remarked that ^ ere was nothing in the position of the ijerity of the Senate Judiciary Com- ; tice but a political mauoeuvre. The 12 esident stands on impregnable legal ^ ouuds, continued he, but the llepub au party is languishing for an issue. ic expedient of bullying and embar * "*' ssing thc President, seems to bc the _ st it cnn do for thc present. Senator Miller's death lessens the * ?publican majority in the Senate tem- _? rariiy. The legislature of California Se es not. meet until December, and thc 10i ?vernor of the State, General Stone- p0 tu, being a Democrat will doubtless Ho point one of his own ?arty to fill the caney. Senator Miller's funeral will re place at rho Capital Saturday after- - on. and thc Senators, in a body, will . ;ort ?he remains lo the railroad depot \ route to California. I The social season closed brilHintiv at I ; White House. The third of "thc " ??es of Diplomatic Military and Con Cssioaal receptions eclipsed those pro? bing it io several respects. Thc | .cn dil ncc was larger, and thc proper- j ?i fit" distinguished men and ii and- j r.ely dressed ladies, was unusually ge, while the White House apart- i nts were rarely, if ever, more effec- j ely decorated. Senator Edmund's jsenee ibero attracted aJtentiou owing his arraignment of ;hc Administra- j n a few hours before. Me and Mrs. ^ mund? stopped to chat ;? few moments h thc Prosideni and Miss Cleveland. Mrs. S. F. Chap?n provided- at a j t moria] m? e?ir:? of rho W. C. T. U., Aorusta, on Sm?day iast, in honor thc creal, temperance apostle Jue. ll. aub.. Mrs. Thapiri is expected in arlestot? to-day, and for thc nest ee weeks ber work will hg iu Sou-lb { roi: Lia. j Mr. John D?lvellylas been elected ! v ?lii".r of the Carolina Savings ??aiik, | ]] Charleston, S. G , and Mr. George i u . Williams Jr., vico president. rj society is ia u pucker over the question, j 1 tull oar girla xvl?is?c??' Of course they r. ift.?iov s.t.re'ni?t'-htn ihe'r J'?nes by using great Or. Bull's Cough Syrui?. Serious Accident. Dr. C. S. Britton, who practices medicine in Smithville section, met with quite a serious accident a few days ago. While riding in his buggy, accompani? ed by Mrs. Smith, his mother-in-law and when near McLoed's mill, the horse he was driving ran away, throwing both from the baggy and causing Mrs. Smith serious injury by the breaking of an ankle. The Doctor escaped unhurt but the buggy was torn to 'Smithereens.' Ker shaw Gazette. Foran Ex-Governor of S. C. Saus Souci, September 2d, 1884. .Messr3. "Westmoreland Bros., Gentlemen -I most cordially recommend your Calisays Tonic. For several years past T have been troubled with indigestion and dyspepsia. My son, Dr. Heit M. Ferry, of Philadelphia, who knows the ingredients which compose your Tonic, spoke favorably of it. In the course of two months past I have used four bottles, and am entirely relieved. Yourse truly, &c, B. F. PERRY. Sold by all druggists at Si per bottle. A child tossing in its sleepindicates worms. An arm}' of them are at work eating the vitals iways. One dose ofShriner's Indian Vermi hge will destroy them and save its life. - - - ? ? i - Eard Times. While money is close, wages and prices low, ?xpeuse3 should be cut down in every house? hold. Economy the watchword for Mothers, lead off Doctor bills, by always keepiog in he bouse, a bottle of Dr. Bosanko's Cough md Lung Syrup. Stops a Cough instantly, elieves Consumption cures Croup d pain n the Chest in one night. It is just e rem :dy for hard times. Price 50 cents and ?1.00. Samples free. Sold by Dr. DeLorme. 5 - HM? ii? mm Cure for Piles. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of vcight in the back, loins and lower part of he abdomen, causing the patient to suppose ie has some affection of the kidneys or neigb loring organs. At times, symptoms of indi ;estion are present, flatulency, uneasiness of he stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspir? ion, producing avery disagreeable itching, fter getting warm, is a common attendant. ?lind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at nee to the application of Dr. Bosanko's Pile lemedy, which acts directly upon the parts ffeeted, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the i ten se i tch i n g, a n d e ffee t i ri g a pe r m a nen t cu re. 'rice 50 cen'3. Address, the Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold by Dr. J. F, T. Del.orrae. o --B-? I -I - Buckler's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruis i, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Feter Sores, etter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corwsand II Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, r no nay required. It is guaranteed to give ferfect satis?iction, or money refunded, rice 25 cents per box. For sale by Dr. J. F. J. DeLorme. o Aches and pains long borne made even the oung feel old. The true remedy ia Parker's onie. It purifies the blood, sets in order ie liver and kidneys, banishes pain and uilds up the health. Besides it bas the repu? tion of doing what we claim for it. m. - - i ????-?? ai Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches oTevery ind cured ir. 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani .ry Lotion. Use no other. This nerer fails, old by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. aoaasBca"?-r-a Baas J ? ?VM^I '?JH^ W J ? ?n-ww^M THE MAUZETS.~ ~ SUMTER, S. C., March 16, 1886. COTTON.-About 30 bales have been sold uriog the week ending the 16th. The mar fit closed quiet. We quote: Ordinary 0>\ $,??: Good Ordinarv 6|@-T^ : Low \\Iid !;?.? 7J^7? : Middling 8^81-16; Good iddling 8?<?8?. CHARLESTON, S. C.. March 15, 18S6. COTTON.-Market closed firm. Sales )0 bales. Quotation? are: Low Mid ling, SJ ; Strict Low M iud ii rig S 9-16 : Mid iiiisr Sf : Strict Middling 91. REPORT CF Til5 CONDITION OF TH'S "PAW RT? vTTMWp t Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business, March ?, 1SS6. RESOURCES. . Dans and discounts, $103.020 34 . S. Ronds to secure circulation, 12,600 00 ue from approved reserve agents, 3,396 12 ue from other National Banks, 990 63 ue from State Banks and bank? ers, 1,246 36 sal estate, furniture, and fix? tures, 1,034 00 irrent expenses and taxes paid 60 ?emiunis paid, 200 00 leeks and other cash items, 343 16 11s of other Banks. 290 00 .notional paper currency, nickels and pennies, 73 05 >ecie, 9,479 SO ?gal tender notes, 591 00 'demotion fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circu? lation,) * 565 00 Total, S133.S30 06 a LIABILITIES, nital stock paid io, S50.000 00 .rplus fund, 3,000 00 idivided profits, 4,569 96 itional Bank notes outstanding, 11,300 00 vidends unpaid, 116 00 dividual deposits subject to check, 53,921 01 ie to other National Banks, 9,918 32 ie to State Banks and bankers, 1,004 77 Total, $133,830 06 ATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, \ gg COUNTY OF SUMTKR, J I, CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier of the ove uamod bank, do solemnly swear that i above statement is true to the best of my owledge and belief. CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this th day of March, 3SS6. D. J. AULD, Notary Public. rrect-Attest : A. J. CHINA, ") RICHARD D. LEE, V Directors. R. P. MONAGHAN, J March 16 F?B SALE OB BENT. . HOUSE ON WASHINGTON STREET, containing 8 rucios and a basement, i table for a large family or private board r house. Terms reasonable. -ALSO r salo on the premises a small quantity of usehold Furniture. Applv to H. II AR BY, or MRS. ? H. MOSES. Uar 16 ALL FIRST-CLASS fori&PPW? nourri! it a^PSQ]P HU0&???!?ia nb iiLvw ?Ubi tfui? 18 as Re in Ca po D. ga 1. re< Co Bo be; afc tbi aci Hi P. 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Absolutely pure, 'sed by the l?a.??nR hotels .-nid restnimmts i Now Y ?rfc citvand throughout thc country, 'or S".le by all iirst-cinss ; rr< ?hers. -j" GAJSTTZ, JONES c0 CO., 17G Duane St., N* Ir We aie Now Receiving and Opening OUR USUAL FULL LINE OF Spring & Summer GOODS, COMPRISING ALL THE Latest Novelties ?IN Dress Gooods, Silks, White Goods, Embroideries, Embroidered Robes, leases, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Ribbons, &c. An early examination of our Goods nd Prices is respectfully solicited. Will give full particulars in nest issue. iiifiirarr SONS. iris's Sale Mr if I JOTICE IS HEH EB Y GIVEN THAT OX M M OX DA V, the 5th day of APRIL, S6. and from day io day thereafter, so long may be necessary, the following described al Estate will be sold in the town of Sumter the County of Sumter, in the State of South .roltna, in pursuance and in exercise of wer of sale conferred upon and vested in W. Jordau & Co., in and by deed of Mort ge executed on Junuary 18th, 1SS3, by Anna and J. C. Alien to D. \V. Jordan & Co., ..orded in the office of the Register of Mesne nveyances for said Cuunty aud Slate in ok Np. ll, page 303, to wit : All that piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, ing and situate in the County and State iresaid, known and owned as the property of ?said Annal. Alleu,containing eighty-five .es, more or less, said land lying in Spring ll Township and bounded North by lands of M. Hawkins and Estate of S. M. Dixou and . I. Shiver, on the East by lands of W. I iver, Estate of Stephen Burkett, and Levi rkett, on the South by lands of T. S. Dun ?, and West by lands ofB. F. Rhame, from lich it is separated by the road leading m Sumter to Camden aud passing Pisgah neb. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay papers. H. G. CARRISOX, Survivor of D. W. JORDAN & CO. Mortgagees. WILSON & FRASER, Jareb 9. Attorneys. Ifflfs Sale Mer Pote?. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on X MONDAY, the 5th day of APRIL, 16, and from day to day thereafter, so long may be necessary, the following de ibed Real Estate will be sold in the rn of Sumter, in Sumter County, in the .te of South Carolina, in pursuance and in exercise of a power of sale conferred upon 1 vested in D. W, Jordan & Co., in and deed of Mortgage executed on the 15th r of January 1883, by J. Washington ers to D. W. Jordan & Co., recorded in the ce of Register of Mesne Conveyances for i County and State ia Book, No. ll, page ?. to wit : Ul that piece, parcel or tract of land situ d in the County and slate aforesaid, ereon I now reside, containing one hundred I sixty-three acres more or less, bounded the North by lands of A. K. Lee, on the ;t by lands of Jesse Lee, on the South by ds of L. M. Srniih and on the West by els of-Moselr, now of Eliza Davis. 'erms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay papers. H. G. GARRISON, Survivor of D. W. JORDAN & CO., Mortgagees. WILSON & FRASER, larch 9_Attorneys. HERIFF'S SALESE >Y virtue of Sundry Executions, to nie ) directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., the first MONDAY and day following in R1L next, 1886, and as many days reafter as may be necessary, within the il hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for li, the following properly: 5 bushels corn, 90 bushels of cotton seed, DO lbs. fodder, more or less, seized and to sold as the property of Wilson Davis to sfy a Warrant of Attachment of A. S. & A. Brown to seize seize crop under lieu lust said Wilson Davis, inc tract of land containing one hundred i .s in Providence Township in Sumter j mtv, S.O., bri::g part of lae tract known j thc E. A. Brown tract adjoining lands j .vor formerly) of Jaa.cs Booth, M. A- j wc, L. Jennings and the Public Road lin?' from DesChamps Mill to L. Jennings. Also j tract of land containing Ninety-Five >s. more of less, in Middleton Township in uter County, S.O., being tho land cou-j ed by Charles II. Moise. Auditor of Sum- | County, to D. M. Richardson by deed ;d April 21st, 1S?9 and recorded in Book W.at Page 43S, originally known as t of the Richard R. Singleton tract of land, ed on and to bc sold as the properly of M. Richardson under the execution of the assa Guano Company of Wilmington, N. against said D. M. Richardson to satisfy 1 execution, MARION SANDERS, S. S. C. herifTs Office, March 9, 1886. 1 CHATTEL MORTGAGE SALE. BY AUTHORITY CONVEYED IN A mortgage giveo by J. L. Epperson of Sumter County, S, C., to Tozer & Dial, of Richland Couuty, S. C., July 7th 1884, I I will sell before the Court House of Sumter j County, on Thursday, the 25th day of March, i at 12 o'clock the following property. One twenty (20) horse power Tozer Engine One twenty-five (25) horse power return tubular boiler. One P. L. Swords brick machine. The Engine and Boiler may be seen at Ep person's Saw and Planing Mill, Sumter. C. H. The Biick Machine maybe seen at Clare mont, Sumter County. THOS. B. LEE, March 9. Agent. NOTICE. IHAVE ON HAND 300 BUSHELS IM? PROVED THOMAS & PETERKIN COTTON SEED for sale. Price 75 cents per bushel, delivered in Sumter, S. C. Address G. M. SANDERS, March 9. Stateburg, S. C. W. W. IP ARK, FORMERLY WITH THE LANCASTER OR? GAN FACTORY, LANCASTER, PA. Piano and Organ Tuner. Good work at reasonable prices. SUMTER, S. C. March 9 - TO RENT. IN THE NORTH-WESTERN part of town one 5 roomed Cottage with necessary out buildings all in complete repair. Mar 2 H. HARBY. BYARD. -0 THE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a Lumber Yard AT DEPOT, where they will keep on hand a full stock of ALL KINDS OF LUMBER, roustfi or dressed. o -ALSO STANDARD CUT LATHS in any quantity. MR. E. B. LOWRY will have full charge of the yard, and will give polite and courteous atten? tion to all orders. H. & H. J. HARBY. N. B.-Special bills furnished as desired. Feb 22, 86_ A Card. VNTHONY BRACEY returns thanks to his patrons for past favors and craves a con? tinuance of the same. In addition to bis back he will run a wagon for general hauling and by promptness and care will always en? deavor to give satisfaction. He will have a SLATE at the restaurant of W. J. Andrews on which any orders may be left with the as? surance of their being filled. PUBLIC MEETING. COUNCIL CHAMBEE, SUMTER, S. C., March 5, 188& AMEETING OF THE CITIZENS of Ton of Sumter, to be held on Wedhe* lay 31st, March inst., at the Music Hal] it 8 o'clock, P. M., is called for tb? )urpose of Dominating a ticket for loten? lant and Wardens of Town of Sumter for thc msuing Municipal term. By order of Council. C. M. HURST, Mch. 9._Clerk ?Treat? FOR SALE. MILK COWS LLWAYS ON EAND< H. E.. THOMAS, Wedgefield, S. C.? January 12, 1886._ FOR SALE. A N 18-INCH FRENCH BUBB RICH f\ MOND CITY GRIST MILL. In per? met order, and been used but one year. Sold >r no fault. Will grind from 5 to 8 bushels f good meal per honr, and double that mount of grist or stock feed. Apply to W, M. REID, Six miles above Mayesville^ S. C. Feb 23 3?_ ' MONEY TO LEND. l/TONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED JUL FARMS in Sumter and adjoining ?ounties. Apply to JOHN B. RYAN, Feb. 23 *v_Wedgefield, S.O. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. nrriLL BE SOLD LOW-PLANTATION VV 3} miles from St. Stephens Depot, S. '., containing 215 acres cleared land, known, s the "Parler Place," and formerly belong* ig to Abram Hood. -ALSO, 50 ACRE FARM, 7} miles fcom St. Ste? hens Depot, on which place there is a cou? ntable Dwelling and necessary c-atbaiidingi, ll in good order. Apply to L. E. BRUNS, Broker and Real Estate Agent, ll Broad Street, Charleston, Sh. C. Feb 23 4_ r?aMe Lands at Private S?. 102 acres, known as the Vinson- Tract at atcball. 50 acres, known as the Cato- Tract at atcball. 164$ acres, known as the James .& McEach .n Home place in Spring Hill Township. * 1 acre land with Dwelling Houae aud-?tore t Gallard's X Roads. Terms easy^ Anply to * MOISES ? LEE* Jan 5 _Att'ya at LaW. FOR RENT, LTY FARM ON THE MANNING BOA? VX one mile South of the Court ifouae in amter. The place consists of oce hundred id ten acres-eighty cleared. On the placa a comfortable dwelling Of six rooms and.nit pessary out-buildings. For particulars apply to T. M. Monaghan. T. J. TUOJIBr. Dec. 29 Estate of Isaac Keels? Bec'4? 4 LL PERSONS holding claims against X said Estate will present same duly .mi? sted, and all persons in any way indebted said Estate will make immediate pavment MRS. SALLIE L. KEELS, March 9tb, 1886. Administratrix. JVC. PHOSPHATE, -OR COPROLITE MANURE Best and Cheapest Fertilizer Eoer Discovered. Send for Circular. FRENCH BROS., March 2. Rocky Point, N. C. IN STORE *-AND TO ARRIVE. A/\ BBLS FLOUR {J\J $5.00 and upwards. 60 BBLS. PEARL GRITS, OOO LBS. SMOKED C. B. SIDES, OOO " D. S. " " OOO " FAT BACKS, OOO " BUTTS, 12 BOXES EXTRA CREAM CHEESE. IO SACKS RIO COFFEE, 20 BBLS. SUGAR, 50 BOXES SOAP, . 15 BBLS. NEW ORLEANS SYB??S^ 30 SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT, 5 BBLS. BICE, A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SHELF GROCERIES, ALL BOUGHT LOW FOR CASH, ul icill he sold so as to compete with any marJcet. S very day we hear Farmers say the Mxie Plow is thc Best Continue to keep them, - in one and too se. Also all pieces belonging to them. L full supply cf loes, Plows, Rakes, l all other implements needed on a farm. iRNESS, SADDLES. AND PLOW GEAR ust opened A CHEAP LOT OF ysiERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, TOWELS AND CORSETS. he Ladies should examine the 30c, 50c., $1.00 Corsets. ave the best thing ever out io Corsets "Spiral Spring"-come and examine n. Our Hats are in And aint they daisies f verv st vie of Felt, Wool and Straw, and PRICES EVEN TO SUIT THE HARD [ES. Ie continue to keep The Best Stock of Cigars . offered outside of a citv. all and see thc handsome* MEERSCHAUM SE that we are going to give away. fore buying anything see (ou cannot save money hy buying of me. LTAMONT MOSES, . E, Corner Main and Liberty Street*, eb 23 .. SamfeTjjB. G.