The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, April 20, 1886, Image 2

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? ?XJ_*7__"_? - ' . The Sumter Watchman was fount , Itt 1850 and the True Southron 1866. The Watchman and South* .. -now has the combined circulation a ? influence of both of the old papers, a is manifestly the best -advertisi -medium in Sumter. g : ; '3B?TOKIAI. ITEMS. V ; ^prominent photographer in Wai /logion js taking a Tote from all bis ci tomers as to the personal appearance Senators and Represen tali ves. Se?al Marcy has the largest vote as the ng est member of the Senate and Senat Butler leads in the handsome colum Black Jack Logan comes next to Buth The six public schools of Chariest - : dosed April 1st, after a prospero ^r^tcnolastic year. More than 5, Ol pupils have attended them daring t r??year, tnd au increased attendan < f: ?ronly awaiting the enlarged accomm ' dation* now underway. Charleston justly proud of her publie schools. Not more efficient can be found, and th? are a crown of glory to her people. > The Keely Motor man has been ? . quiet, and for so long a time that v had forgotten his existence, bat he is the fore again, and promises to soc - give au exhibition which will effectual] V. ; crush his enemies and satisfy the worl '" of the immense value of his inventioi . Well, the world is ready and wai tin ta be satisfied, bat we earnestly hop the satisfaction will come before tl millen in m. The world won't care snap about motors when that happ time arrives. The great railroad strikes are yet un settled. Since the outbreak a week ag in whkh eight or ten strikers and thei sympatbixers were ?hot, the presence o the military has kept down the spirit o - lawlessness and riot. The roads an running with new hands, and whil subject to many inconveniences io car rying on its traffic with unskilled labor -yet .their condition improves each day >while that of the -strikers is growing worse. From present indications th< strike is bonnd to fail. It was wrong in its inception, wrong in its conduct and {mould fail. We have no ey mpath j r: with Jay horrid or any of that ilk, noi . Save we any with a lawless mob en? gaged m -defyk% and violating the laws of the land. ? . We have received a copy of a lengthy <?pen Jetfer from Mrs. Clemence S. Loaner, M. D.,of New Fork, to Sena ? tor Edmunds, with the request to pub? lish. The letter is an attack upon the veteran old Republican from Vermont, because of his refusal to advocate the right of sucrage for the Mormon women - in Utah. We^must decline to publish the letter because it is too lengthy and I? because, wonderful to say, we agree f: ^with'Mr. Edmonds'position. A female with no better sense than to become a Mormon, and tie herself to a man with I /Jwlf a dozen other wives had netter ex I; - ' ercise what litrle "brains she ii as in get? ting away from her marital difficulties, - - and leave political cptesftons alone. Mr. <Ha?*toue*s proposition for Home Role 1er ireland has steadily gained strength among the English people, ?od whether-defeated or not entitles the : Ecgludi Premier to the gratitude of frekral 1er bis manly stand ta their behalf. It requires no small amount of . courage to assume the leadership in a move so contrary to the conservatism of English politics. Mr. Gladstone in re? viewing his life can but feel grateful for the political success which has so often : crowned his efforts, bat should this bill .I pets sud bring peace and order to dis? tracted Ireland, he would doubtless re? gard it, aa the world will, the crowning glory of hts Hfe. Warner Bros., the well known corset manufacturers, have 1,000 girls in their employ, and are erecting a spa? cious building for their special use. A large restaurant occupies the first-floor, "" and good meals will be furnished at . cost Music, reading, conversation and j bath rooms occupy the second Soor while two halls seating near 800 per? sons are in the third story. We think if corporations would follow the exam . pie of Messrs. Warner in this matter, and spend the money used in fighting strikes in erecting and furnishing - buildings where good and cheap meals can be obtained, and social pleasures enjoyed, all free froa the curse of saloons, they would find it the best paying investment they had. Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, editor of the T?. Y. World and de jure Congressman ?rom the 9th New York- District, has resigned his seat in Congress. Thc Suns persistent exposure of Mr. Pulit? zer's shameful negligence os a Repre? sentative has posibly brought about this ; .good result. A nd .now if be could be induced to resign as editor, the world (not his World) would be the better for it. There is no doubt but that he has built up a wonderful paper and given it immense patronage and power, but its debased morai toce anc vicious politics are an unmixed evil. Such papers as the World are the outcome of the privilege of liberty given to the de? praved element which flock to our shores from the old world. No good can ever come from such newspapers. The most comical incident in connec .-t?on with the recent epidemic of strikes -was the s?fike of the boys in several Brooklyn schools. It was by no means | a one-sided affair either, for while the -boys struck first, the teachers and parents struck last. There were any .number of painful ''strikes'* in back *beds, and alley ways. The teachers v did more "striking" under the directing ? care of irate parents than for a year and when the striking and stricket urchins retired to their tear-staine? conch at night they could un^gmouslj and with much unction rote against al strikes whatsoever, whether from i shingle, a slipper or cow hide. Thc whole thing was a delusion and a snare. "THAT LUMBER CONTRACT.' **As a matter of fact, the State House Commission ha3 never made any con? tract with any one to furnish the lum? ber for the State House-" We publish the above quoted extract as a fact which we entirely believe There is another thing which we also believe, and that is that .Mr. Neilson needs watching in making contracts. He is without doubt a fine architect, but he is not sharp on a trade. Thal Baltimore firm threw sand in his eyes without the least trouble, and he needs some one to protect him from thse wick? ed mill men. We believe since their attention has been called to this matter, that the State House Commission will perform that duty. . THE WATERWORKS. We intended publishing to-day a comprehensive plan of the proposed Water Works system for oar town, but find that we have not the space this week. We will say this, however, that our business men are risking more than they think, at present. We doubt if a fire well in town would last the Sumter Fire Engine Company 10 minutes, and later in the season, when the wells are still lower their condition will be worse. If a fire should get a foothold in any part of Sumter, it weald simply burn until the fuel was exhausted. A careful investigation of the pro? posed plan bas satisfied us of its prac? ticability. The common sense of the entire community is satisfied of its need. As to the cost--we believe it will be self-supporting. Kore of the.Puzzle. 'Ignoramus" sends us from Mayesrille some ciphering which we snppose relates to the beef puzzle. He takes tb? amounts, 132. 79 and 117.21 (he does not state how he comes bj these quantities) and divides $5 by each, getting respectively .03765 and' .04265 as quotients, which we snppose are intended to represent the price paid by 3. and A. respec? tively. And as the two first named quanti? ties when added together make 250, and the inference between the two pri?es is half a ?at, it look3 as if that was a correct answer, i>ot it isn't. If our correspondent .bad con? doned his division one figure farther he would lave gotten .037653 and .042658, and the lifference between these two is more than lalf a cent. Bis answer corresponds with those given before, and is approximately but lot absolutely correct. Bat we want tue solution, if "Ignoramus'' did it by arithme? tic. The answer is all right enough if he will tell us how he got it. Mr. Jas. D. Mell wain also sends an answer which is incorrect. He gives A. 117 187-289 it4| cts., and B. 132 102-289 at 3 7-9 cts. The difference between those prices is 17-36 of i cent when it ought to be haifa cent. i < i ? mm* A Stenographer at Last. Judge Fraser has at last succeeded in ob? taining a stenographer for this Circuit-Mr. I?. L Parrott, of Darlington, we think. There was no application from any one in the 3rd circuit which explains why his Honor had to ippoint a man from another County. A let? ter from bis Professor, at Bowling Green, Kentucky, pays Mr. Parrott a high compli? ment as a ''thorough and skillful - Steno? grapher," and says he is a jovng mari of ?ober and industrious habits, unimpeachable moral character and of pleasing address. The Meeting Last Week. Messrs. Sayford and Towner and Mrs. Towner, left Sumter last night, for their work in Chicago, carrying with them thc love and esteem of the hundreds who have at? tended the services of the past week, and leaving behind the recollection of the most in? teresting and enjoyable religious meeting Sumter has ever experienced. The Churches liare not received many accessions as yet, but the membership bas been grea?'y strengthen? ed and built np. The hearts . .Lc Christian people of Sumter have been swayed and moved as never before, and not in one Church ilone, -but ia all has this gracious work been performed. Those of us who attended these meetings (and who did net) feel much as would a family who after entertaining loved ind honored guests for days have bad to gire them up, and are suffering from the blank that always follows their departure. The Evangelists came utter strangers to all, and while iheir continuons work prevented any ?xtended social intercourse, we ali feel as if j we had lost personal friends ia their depar? ture. Mr. Sayford's preaching is wonderful io its force and power. Every idea presented stands oat in bold relief before the audieuce, while the charm of his manner and delivery absorbs the attention of the most indiff?rent. During the eleven services he held, at no time was the least wavering or inattention visible in the audience, which sat with rapt atten? tion through the hoar that always seemed so short. Mr. and Mrs. Towner added greatly to the interest of the meetings by tseir singing. Mr. Towner is said to be fully the equal of the renowned Sankey, and we can concave of nothing more sweet in music than the song3 given by these gifted ones. At each service j two or three solos or duetts would be render- | sd, in addition to the chorus singing, and the echoes of the sweet melodies still sound in our ears. Mr. Towner's rich full tones were made more perfect hythe sweet alto of Mrs. Towner, forming a combination so perfect, that a correct description would seem to those who did not hear them, as extravagant lauda? tion. The services were held in the Presbyterian Church, kindly tendered for that purpose. The pulpit ptatform was extended and widen? ed, sufficiently to seat the choir, which con? tained about forty voices, and thc pastors and evangelists. Two services were held each clay-3.30 and 8 P. M., and at times, so great was the inter? est, the Church would be full for half an hour before service commenced. The members of the choir were always promptly on hand, and Mr. Towner in his little farewell talk to them Sunday night ex? pressed his thanks for their assistance. Mr. Sayford, in addition to the regular j services at the Presbyterian Church conduct- j ed services at the Emanuel, colored, church! several times, includingSnaday at ll o'clock. J Revs. D. X. LaFar, A. J. Stokes. J. How- | ard Carpenter, Jas. McDowell. H. F. Cbrtetz- j berg, and J. W. McKay were present nt j various times during the meeting with the regular pastors. "^^E^p^robable the meetings will be coal ?f^d?ring tb? week at the Methodist Chut ? The one last night was well attended and interest was very deep. We must net close without return thacksj^in behalf of the community, to usbere wbo did so much for the order f comfort of the audience and speaker. We not think even the most inveterate grumt could suggest any improvement in the rangements or the manner of carrying th out. Providence and Spring Hill Sen Delegates. A letter from our Providence corresponde which we regret not having space to publi tells of the Farmer's Meeting there Saturdi Spring Hill and Providence were each r resented. Col. W. D. Scarborough v made chairman and Mr. W. A. Wright, s retary. After several speeches an election delegates to the Columbia Convention resu ed in the choice of Col. W. D. Scarborou from Providence and Capt. C. L. Williams from Springhill. Capt. J. M. Carson a Col. H. E. L. Peebles were chosen as alt nates. Rafting Creek expects to have a meeting ! the same purpose, at an early day. Sumter Farmers Not Opposed ' Tillman. WEDQEFI?LD, S. C., April 17, 1886. dfr. Editor : The Newt and Courier in nt ticing the meeting of our Agricultural Ass ciation for the purpose of sending delega! to the Farmers' Convention says : "All pi eat were unanimous in denouncing the cour proposed to the Farmer's by Mr. Tillman. My name was signed to a call for a State coi vention, I was nominated and elected a del gate, therefore it is to be presumed that s were not unanimous in denouncing Mr. Til man's course. No vote was taken by wbi< one could judge whether the Associatic approved Mr. Tillman's call or not, except send delegates, I take this method of say in that I do most thoroughly and heartily e? dorse Mr. Tillman's call for a convention, an if the reporter says truly that the Associatic was unanimous in denunciation of bis cour thea I am Dot the proper person to represei the Association. I will add, however, that only endorse this move so far as it effects tl farmer and his Agricultural interest. I d< spise a politician and believe that the grace < God is hardly sufficient to save one. A this cry about politics io this Farmers' Cot vention is only a political game of politiciat for political purposes.. Tbey don't want l see the Farmers organize and in Conventio examine the patient ; they are afraid thatafu the diagnosis, it may be found that we ai sick with having too many offices for on simple Agricultural country. It may be foun that the burden of taxation is not equal an that the farmer, pays the taxes and derive no corresponding benefit therefrom. I knoi that Mr. T.'s move seems unpopular, judgin by the hue and cry sent up from all over th State, butas we farmers are oot politician we can afford to endorse Mr. T.'a move be cause it is right, jnst and proper, and becaus he has in view most laudable and praise worthy motives-a college devoted to Agri culture, and the State. Agricultural Depart ment to be controlled .by farmers. TJnde the present system the most of us are as Mr T. says "only overseer's on our own farms,' for some other more wide awake class of men How few of our farmers know -anything o the nature and "quality of the ingredient composing our soil, or of the requirements o: the plants they wish to raise ; then how cat they farm with anj assurance of success whet 'tis all an experiment. This loose way migh have kept the "wolf from our doors'' whet our main crops were high in price, but wt have year by year grown poorer until wt can't afford tb make individual experiments Now if we who pay the taxes wish to lift om children above the plane of common laboren we must educate them, must at least give them a knowledge of chemistry, of agricul? tural geology and of the physiology of plants and animals, then our crops become more certain, and our reward more sure. We must educate them too so sis to St them to exercise influence over men to rule and govern the country in which they live and pay the burden of taxes. Then it is natural and right that the Agri? cultural Department of the State should be roauaged by farmers and not by politicians. The most indifferent observer ought to be convinced by this time that if the farmers want their interests looked after they must step out like men and not stand idle, in? actively regarding encroachments upon their inalienable rights. Nor will it do to delay or? ganization and combination when the most striking activity pervades all other classes. It is imperative that we should organize and organize now, it is useless to speculate about ways and plans'and leaders. Mr. Tillman bas drawn his sword in the interest of the farmer; he has had but precious little visible encour? agement, but he has worked up the State ; "he has'the hraios and the courage of bis convic? tions, and Where bis sword does wildly sweep Political orphans come tb weep. As it is the purpose of our Association to aid in advancing the farmer, it is our duty to en? courage and" assist Mr. Tillman as any other man in all right measures for our relief. Mr. Tillman is the best abused man in the State to-day, and what is his offense ? They say he is seeking office. Well if that is true it is crim? inal in a farmer, for he is only one of the common cattle, and should have no aspirations, no ambitions above perhaps a trial justice. They call him a crank and slanderer; all this because he has ceiled attention to abuses, and called a convention to try to do some? thing to rectify them and lift the farmer out of bis lew estate. It is useless .'for* us io look to any other c!as6 or organization to protect our rights. "God on!y ke'ps those who try tn help themselves." At our next meet? ing which I believe will trke place before the Farmers' Convention, 1 hope the members of tiie Association will turn out in force and instruct the delegates to aid and assist the Convention in ali measures looking to the Agricultural advancement of the farm? er and not clog the endeavor to work out his salvation. H. R. THOMAS. Kiss Cclciough's School Pic-Nic. It was the pleasure of your correspondent to attend a very enjoyable pic-nic on the 3d instant, given at Iiracey's Mill to celebrate the '-lose of the public school taught by Miss Rroma H. Colclough. The efforts of Miss Colclough to make a suc? cess of t'ne occasion were ably seconded by her p?itroQ?, and quite a number had been in? vited from a distance, and were present to shute in the enjoyment of the da}*. The greate r part of the forenoon was passed away delightfully by the elderly portion of the couipauy i ti conversation ; and by the youn?: people in dancing, for which amuse? ment the hospitable Capt. Ross had cleared two tooms in his house. Then came the time for dinner, which had been laid out in a lovely piece of woods in easy walking dis tanceof the house. The '"'good things of life'' were provided in excellent taste and great auutidar.ee, and there can be DO doubt thal this part of the day's programme was enjoyed by all. Only one or two couples came under our observation, who were so far gone in that mysterious feeling, that is said to defy appetite, as to eat little or nothing of the splendid dinner. Just after dinner was over, the company j being ccmfortriS.-ly and picturesquely scated j in groups on the nh-e, clean straw that carpet- ! ed the woods, Maj. E. F. Burrows very ginee- ? fuily introduced the orator of the occasion, ! "Sumter's gifted son," Dr. J.E: Itembert. Dr. ! Retnberi's subject was "our present com- ; ruo? school sy^em," and in his usual happy j and eloquent style he held the close alter** j tien of bis audience for half hour or more, j At the conclusion of this address numerous calls were made for a speech from our popu lar and efficient School Commissione: Mr. Wilder was ready with a very appropr ate anecdote to excnse himself from an lengthy remarks, but told the patrons of tt schcol before taking his seat, that, where? he could promise thenrno better teacher tba Miss Emma has proved herself, he would pr( mise them a better school building. Tfc crowd again repaired to Capt. Ross' housi and the "orator of the day" showed bimse! an adept io the terpsichorean art, leadin forth the fair young teacher as his partner fe the quadrille. That community may well feel proud < the success of their pic-nic, and of her, tc guiding and moving spirit in the whole ai fair, who, with a grace rarely equalled, loo? ed after the comfort and pleasure of the guest; so that every one felt perfectly at eas? Would that such delightful occasions coul be more frequently participated in and enron: cled by, Yonrs truly, SOMETIMES. Betting on Elections BISHOPVILLK, S. C., April 16, 1836. Mr. Editor: Wewerein Sumter on Elec tien day, April 13th, and from the behavio of some of your citizens, it appeared eviden that this County, at least, ?adly needs a lai prohibiting betting, especially on elections. As the writer understood it there wa3 n clearly defined issue in your Town Election What then caused that deep interest so open ly manifested ? It is needless to ask, for w all know that the prime cause was the raone; which was staked oa the .*sult. We do no blame any of the participants, for it is per fectlv natural for us as a people, (where th law will allow it) to back our judgment, 1st with money, and 2nd, in quick succession if necessary, with physical force, and that to< without a thought of the evil example, or tb* possibility of committing a crime. I love South Carolina with her untarnish?( record of more than a century, and it grieve me to see her thas, (in the opinion of youi humble scribe) going astray. The farmers are working in full time, somi are badly behind, but are bravely struggling on, many are barely making a support, anc they know it, but still they stick. Down with speculation of all kinds, anc long live brave old South Carolina. _ JUSTO. Tho History of the Sumter Baptist * Chureh. BY C. e. BROW?. NUMBER 10. May 19, 1839. Mrs. M. E. Miller and Mrs. M. Lide receiv? ed letters of dismission to unite with another Church, probably Bethel, though no uame is given. "Bro. Nettles handed the Church $5 col? lected by him for assisting the poor of our Church in obtaining common necessaries." This i3 one of many evidences which go tc show that Mr. Nettles was fast becoming more and more useful. So also does the following speak for another member : "Bro. Pringle in? formed the Church that he had obtained about $25 to aid the Fnrman Institution, and the Church decided that this amount be paid to our next Association." The machinery o? those days worked slowly. This money was to lie idle from May, when collected, until November, when ifae Association met. I failed to note that on Jan. "12, of this year, a letter of dismission wa3 granted to Col. Miller, to unite with the Bethel Church. Col. Mi!'er at that time removed to his coun? try seat which was near the Bethel Cbnrch, and very wisely placed his membership where he could do most good by actual service. Bro. Henry Haynsworth succeeded Col. Miller as Clerk of the Church, but I have not yet found any record of his appointment. The only indication is a change in the hand? writing and in the style of composition. At a meeting on July 6, 1839, Rev H. W. Mahoney wa3 present with the Church. Trim's case-came up again, and it was agreed that censure should be removed from him if he would make confessions to Andrew and promise the Church to amend his ways. A committee was appointed to make in? quiry of a sister who failed to attend Church. Bro. Pringle proposed that the Clerk of the Church should write and sign all letters of dismission or of commendation, and that a committee of three be appointed to inquire into the expediency and importance of raising a library for the ase of the Church. DuPre and Mahoney advocated the measure. This committee was appointed and consisted of the pastor, Evans and Haynsworth. I sub? join a part of thc report they made at the next meeting in October. "Your committee have bad the subject nu? der consideration, and readily admit, in the first place, the importance of a suitable libra? ry. We regret there is so little reading among professors of religion in general, and we know of no plan so well calculated to cor? rect this evil as a collection of proper books, furnished for the special use of individual Churches. While we allow that the reading of the Bible is all-sufficient to instruct us in a kuowledge of salvation and in the way of duty, yet even the Bible itself cannot be un? derstood in all its parts without an acquaint? ance with other books. Besides, we believe that God has given us all certain intellectual talents which, in common with ether talents, with which he has endowed us, we are bound to improve, and what is so fitted to improve and enlighten the mind as the reading of good and instructive books? In addition to this the importance of a library for the use of the Church will further appear if we consider that our members will then have access to those works which defend our peculiar doctrines and practices as a denomination." As to the expediency of the measure, the committee was at a loss ; but finally recom? mended, a6 they had already made their usual appropriations for the year, that any volun? tary contributions for this object would be gladly received. This report and the action they took on it afford suggestions enough for an essay, but as I am not writing an essay, I shall forbear. We shall see, by and by, if the library was ever secured. Oct. 5, 1839. "Tue Church congregated. Rev. I). McQueen preached, and was succeed? ed with a few remarks by Rev. H. W. Maho uey." Thi3 is the first mention of Dr. Queen's work in Sumter. We rejoice to know that be lived to-abor here fur over forty, years and accomplished a good and noble work in bringing together a strong Church. His name will after this come up many times in the Baptist minutes. "It was proposed by the Church that Col. Miller and family be allowed the privilege of a suitable place in Hie burying ground for in? terment." The vote was carried in the affirm? ative, and the Clerk was instructed to inform Col. Miller of this action. Looking hack now over his usefulness to the Church, one is con? strained to feel that it would hare been fitting to bury him under the pulpit, allowing each successive building to stand as a monument to his memory. Dec. 1, 18H9. "On motion of Bru. Pringle, resolved thal we r?sped ful ly invite the Bap list State Convention to huid the next annual i meeting al ibis place and with this Church." The pastor's salary for 1840 was to be ?230 and as much more as individuals might feel able to contribute. lt is to be noticed that at this stage, liro. Pringle tnake3 almost all the motions and is made chairman of throe-fourths of the com I mittces. He was proving himself to bc u \vor- j thy successor to Col. Miller. Jan. 5, 1840. "Our pastor proposed lhat | Joe (Spears,) a number of this Church, be i gran led a li eenie to preach. This Hceuse was j granted "with this provision, that his master | ???proves of it, and evidences thc same by en? dorsing the license, and that he also obtain permission of the owner cf the plantation before he preaches." April 4, 18-10, "Mr. Cha?. Osleen offered himself for membership, and upon producing ' his certificate was duly received." What Church be came from, we do not know. [No doubt from Bethel.-ED.] Bro. Osteen after? wards (Nov. 16, 1845) carried his letter to the ZdSr Church, and then back again to the Sumter Church, in whose fellowship and con? fidence he died, in April, 1883. It was in this year that an effort was made to form Temperance societies in all the Bap? tist Churches which comprised the Sumter Union. Bro. DuPre undertook the work, and the society in Sumter flourished for some years. April 19, 1840, R. M. Wheeler and his wife were received by letter. He afterwards re? moved his membership to Bethany Church, and then to Majesville where it still remains. August 16, 1840. "Mrs. Amaotkcs Din kins was baptized to-day." Oct. 18, 1840. Bro. Pringle proposed that Bro. A. Nettles be appointed deacon, and that he be ordained during the sitting of the Bap? tist State Convention. The vote for hi3 ap? pointment was unanimous. Jan. 2, ?841. A fund for purchasing books had been collected, in accordance with a previous resolution, and Mr. DuPre was re? quested to make the selection. The prosperity of the Church during the year 1840 was so marked that early in the next year the Church passed a series of reso? lutions, returning thanks to God and con? gratulating each other over the blessings vouchsafed. The record of the meeting of May 2, 1841, bears a tinge of the ludicrous. A brother was reported to the Church for having been intoxicated. His excuse was that be did not know it was a violation of the rules to drink, and that he bad been induced by a friend to take some cider which made him sick and gave him the appearance of drunkenness. The Church forgave him, but required the pastor to rebuke him openly. Rev. Mr. DuPre'ssalary for 1841 was$300. Joly 3. 1841. A letter was received from a special committee of the Charleston Asso? ciation, telling of the embarrassed condition of the Furman Institution. July 15, 1841. The time for holding the business meeting was cbangod from Saturday to the third Sabbath in every month preceding our regular communion. Mr. DuPre was continued as pastor for 1842, at a salary of $300. Trim, who had been sexton a long time, seemed to have fallen away in the beginning of'42, and the Clerk was instructed to en? gage some one else on reasonable terms to ring the bell. March 6, 1842. "W. G. Barrett and wife were received by letter." May 2, 1842. "Mr. Wm. Holmes, was re? ceived as a member by letter." And it was resolved thereupon, "that we deem it expe? dient to call Bro. Holmes to ordination." Bro. Holmes assented, and it was resolved that "we invite the ministering brethren present to officiate in the ordination of Bro. Holmes on to-morrow." The next day Rev. Mr. Adams preached, and Mr. Holmes was or? dained. No mention is made of other minis? ters being present besides Adams and DuPre. Oct. 1, 1842. W. G. Barrett and H. Haynsworth were appointed a committee to revise the laws as established by the Church. Possibly our forefathers did wrong, or at least acted unwisely ia having any such laws. It seems to the writer that the proper course for a Church to pursue is to judge each case as it comes up for trial, and then frame a law to snit it in accordance with the spirit of the New Testament. The reason for this is obvious, viz : The laws wc make for this year will not suit the changed ci rc ti instances of next year, and to change so often nullifies what laws are made a3 it gives thc appear? ance of having to recede from positions once taken. During this year, a move was made to pub? lish annually the minutes of the Union, but the Church opposed it. Dec. 18, 1842. "It was resolved that a monthly concert of prayer be held on the third Sabbath of every month after preach? ing." "It was resolved thai Mr. DuPre be con? tinued as our pastor for the coming year (1843,) and that his salary be $250, and that measures be adopted in future to pay over to him more punctually the amounts agreed upon." The first six months of 1343 were passed over in comparative silence as far as the min? utes are concerned. All the old laws and by? laws and rules of order, scattered, through the book, were compiled into one with a few unimportant additions. July 1, 1843. A letter was received from the Sumter Union relative to the salary of Bro. Holmes. This shows that he was at that time engaged ia missionary labors among the Churches. How long he kept this op I do not know, nor have I any means of Soding out now the different Churches be preaehed to. His body lies buried at the Zoar Church, six miles from Sumter, and a neat stone marks bis grave. At the same meeting, if was "resolved unanimously that our brother W. G. Barrett be recognized as one of our deacons." Ia those days, some knotty questions arose in the Church. Here is a sample ; "The girl Mary [W. ?. WhiteJ requests permission to marry another mac in consequence of the in? constancy of her husband." The case was deferred from time io time, and finally Mary was told to cling to her old love. In October, Mr. DuPre was called as pastor for 1844; but the Church was already consid? erably in debt to him for past services, and brother DuPre declined to accept, but after? wards changed his mind and continued his labors. The Watchman and Southron prints letter heads, bili beads, hand bills, &c, as weil as tbey can be printed elsewhere, and as cheap as-the cheapest. -- - ? i - Go to O'Connor's and call for patent bread. - ? ? Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches of every kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani? tary Lotion. Use no other. This nerer fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. Thousands Say So. Mr. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan., writes: "1 never hesitate to recommend your Electric Hitters to my customers, they give entire sat? isfaction and are rapid sellers." Electric Hitters are the purest and best medicine known and will positively cure Kidney and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to be with? out them. They will save hundreds of dollars in doctor's bills every year. Sold at fi Oj? een ts a bottle by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme. 3 --^mmm Farmers and Mechanics. Save money and Doctorbills. Relieve your Mothers, Wives ?nd Sisters by a timely pur? chase of Dr. Bosanko's Cou^h and Lung Syrup, best know remedy for Coughs, Colds, Croup and Bronchial affections. Relieves Children of Croup in one night, may save you hundreds of dollars. Price 50 cts. and Si.00. Samples free. Sold by Dr. De? Lorme. 4 --.?-*- -- Cure for Piles. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in the back, loins and lower part of the abdottien,;causing ri?e patient to suppose j he has some affect ion of tue kidneys or neigh- j boring organs. At times, symptoms of indi? gestion are present, flatulency, uneasiness of i the Stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspira? tion, producing a very disagreeable iu-hing, after getting' warm, is a cuiumon attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Pile3 yield at once to the application of Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying thc intense itching, aud effecting a permanent cure. Price 50 cents. Address; the Dr. Bosanko j Medicine Co., Piqua, O. Sold by Dr. J. F. Ws DeLorme. 0 IN MEMORIAM. KEELS.-MAJ. ISAAC KEELS was born in Sumter Co., S. C., Jan. 14, 1828. He join? ed the M. E. Church, South, when he was about 18 years old. He married Miss Sallie L. Richbourg, near Columbia, S. C., Jan. 24, 1865. He died, Jan. 24, 18S6, at his home in Sumter Co., S. C. He filled the offices of stcv/ard and trustee of the Church acceptably. He professed saving faith in Christ and a readiness to meet the Lord in peace at His coming. He waa kind to the poor, and gave a helping band to the needy. He wa3 a man of decided individuality of character; his opinions were his cwn ; ?nd though not aggressive, he did not yield his convictions on slight considerations. He was energetic, judicious and skillful in busi? ness, aod success generally crowned his efforts. He was free from the embarrassments that harrassed many of his fellow-citizens. He was nervous and impulsive, and could not calmly endure sloth and disorder innis business operations. He suffered much on this account. About a year before his death, a brain trouble began an insidious encroach? ment upon his life. It first manifested itself in that distressing malady, nervous dyspepsia, His astute physician, however, discovered that his disease was softening of the brain, ile suffered almost continuously, but at times his distress was inexpressibly great. In his calmer moments he declared that his trust in God was unshaken and bis hope in a blissful immortality was undimmed. At times reason left its throne, and be was the victim of nervous fancies over which he had no control. To those who knew the state of the case, his early death was evident. Partial paralysis supervened, and the scepter of control drop? ped forever from the paralyzed hand of rea? son. His true self had escaped beyond the tenements of clay, aod the animal part thus deserted completed the wreck by violence, and the body of the noble Keels lay in ita blood O the mystery of the union and com? munion of soul and body ! Before his malady, he was a good, intelligent, energetic, useful man. He who pens these lines knew him to esteem and love him in life, and to deplore him in bis death. He left a widow and six children. A. J. STOKES. The Aged Made Strong. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic can be nsed by the roost tender infant, mature man? hood, or by the aged and infirm without in? jury, and in every case with the most bene? ficial results. It is especially adapted to weak and delicate females. Read what a dutiful son has to say : Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia R. R., office of Western Agent, Atlanta, Ga., July 18, 1884. Mess. Westmoreland Bros.. Green? ville, S. C.-Gentlemen : My father, who is in the eighty-second year of his age, has been materially strengthened and relieved from suffering by the use of one bottle of your Cali? saya Tonic. Please forward to his address (Jonat'n Welsh, High Point, N. C.,} six bot? tles of the same, and send bill for the amount to me. Very respectfully, M. M. WELSH, West.Agt. Sold by Druggists everywhere at $1.00 a bottle. Dr. A. J. China, wholesale Agent, Sumter S. C. - - i 4 * mm Amber Sugar Cane Seed. Messrs. J. Ryttenberg & Son have a quan? tity of the above seed for sale at 20 cents a quart, or Si.00 per peck. This seed was grown by Slr. J. R. Phillips was has met with great success in making syrup getting from 60 to 80 gallons per acre. Besides, it is a good forage crop and can be cultivated ?3 easily as corn. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., April 20, 1886. COTTON.-About 40 bales have been sold during the week ending the 20th. The mar? ket closed steady. We quote : Ordinary 7 @7f; Good Ordinary 73@7? ; Lew Mid? dling 7|@8; Middling" 8 3-16@Sj; Good Middling 8??8|. CHARLESTON, S. C., April 19, 1S36. COTTON.-Market closed steady. Sales 500 bales. Quotations are: Low Middling, 8?; Strict Low Middling 8|: Middling 9"; Strict Middling 9}. 1 ??.-? -... .i.T.r ? . -ii ???.umuua?aa iliiillii MILLINERY. Mrs. WHITE -A?fD Miss MILLER INVITE the attention of the ladies general? ly, to their stock of NEW MILLINERY, Consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS AND BONNETS in great variety. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c, io all the new shades. ZEPHYRS AND CANVAS, ALL OF WHICH THEY OFFER AT SAT? ISFACTORY PRICES. Goods shown with pleasure. Call and examine before purchasing. April 20_ The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judye. WHEREAS, DAVID E. DURANT, of said County and State, bas madesuit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of JOHN 0. DURANT, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said John O. DuRant, late of said County and State, deceased, that they be and appear before rae, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H. on the 5ih day of May, 1886, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, \,his 20th day of April, Anno Domini, 1886. . T. V. WALSH, [L. SJ April 20. Judge of Probate. Estate of Rev* Samuel J. Hil], DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on the 20th day of May, for a fiual discharge as Administratrix of aforesaid Estate. MARTHA. J. HILL, April 20 Administratrix. Estate of Samuel Hf Young, Dec'd, IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate for Sumter County on the 20th day of May, 1886, for a final discharge a3 Admistrator of aforesaid Estate. JOHN C. MAN, April 20 4t Administrator* Estate of Leon'd W. & W. E. Diei. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on the 20th day of May, 18S6 for a final discharge as Guardian of aforesaid Estates. LEONORA J. DICK, April 20-4t Guardian. % SUFFERING WOMEN! Head what the Great Methodist Divine and Eminent Physician says of Bradfield^ Female Regulator ! ATLANTA, GA., Feb. 20, 1SS4. Dr. J. Bradfield: Dear Sir-Some fifteen years ago I examined the recipe of Female Regulator, and carefully studied authorities in regard to its composition, and then (as well, as now! pronounce it to be the most scientific and skillful combination of thc really reliable remedial vegetable agents known to science, to act directly on the womb and uterine or? gans, and the organs and parts sympathizing directly with these, and, therefcre, provid? ing a specific renedy for all diseases of the womb, and of tue adjacent organs and parts. Yours trulv, JESSE BORING, M. D., D. D. Bradfieid's Female Regulator is only intend- j ed for diseases peculiar to women, aod for these is a Specific. Sold by all druggists. Send for our trea? tise on the Health and Happiness of Woman, mailed free, which gives ali particulars. THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., April 2.0 Box 28, Atlanta, Ga, SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, "to me-j directed, will be sold at Sumter C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following in MAY next, 1836, and' as maoy days thereafter as may be necessary, within tbs* legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property : The undivided interest of George Scarbor? ough, in and to tw?nty-one acres of land, more or less, in Sumter Township, Sumter County, adjoining lands now or lormerly of William Lewis, Handy Hennaghan, and Myles Moran, levied on and to be sold to satisfy an execution of the Atlantic aa'dYir ginia Fertilizing Company against the said George Scarborough. One hundred and sixty -four acre3 of land, more or less, bounded North by the public road leading from the Georgetown road to Sumter C. H., South by said Georgetowo road and lands now or formerly of Newton Barwick, West by homestead ofR M.Cain, and by lands DOW or formerly of Newton Barwick, and of Nero Tindal, levied on and to be sold as the property of R. M. Cain, to satisfy an ex?cution of David J. Wino against the said R. M. Cain. MARION SANDERS, S. S. C. Sheriff's Office, April 8, 1886. nil ila 1 ?Samp-eiree to those becoming agents. HU Lil I "VP^orj>!c. quick sates. Territory elven. ^^amm^mm "^^Satisfaction sraaranteed. "Address DR. SCOTT, 842 Broadway, MEW YORK? Wi IT FD_I A nY ActiT0 ?** intelligent, to , 5v tmHU I represent in her ownlocality an old firm. References required. Permanent position and good salary. GAY ?BBOS., 12 Barclay St., N.Y. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. ||?| le Misses Mise ?^r?pW wor1^ invite the attention of tP'j^i tkeir patrons and the public <&j\ generally to their new stock of Spring & Summer Millinery. This stock includes a fall line of THE NEWEST SHAPES OF Hats and Bonnets, Both Trimmed and Untrimmed, -ALSO, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ORNAMENTS, RIBBONS, RUCHINGS, LACES, HAIR GOODS, ETC. All of which are offered at satisfactory prices. -ALSO, A FULL LINE OF THE MOST POPULAR CORSETS AND BUSTLES. INFANT'S DRESSES AND CAPS, Always OD haod. Immediate attention given to Country Orders. April 13_ State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. IK THE COURT OF COMBON PLEAS. William B. Smith, Augustus ff. Jones and William B. Whaley, Copartners, trading under the firm name of W. B. SmiOi ? Co., Plaintiffs, against Myles Moran. Patrick Moran, Leonard A. Treat, William Walcott, Maria A. Hurst-Isaac Read, W. H. Read and H. McLauchlin, Copartners, trading as Read ? Co.-John L. Sickle and John F. Hellen, Copartners.trading as Sickle, Hellen $ Co.- W.H. Bischoff and John Oven, Copartners, trading as Henry Bischoff ?r Co. A. S. Trumlo and F. F. Jones, C<-partners, trading as Trumbo, Hinson $ Co.-Maurice, Lampheimer ? Co., and Chuffee ? Brien, Defendants. SUMMONS. To THE DEFEXDAXDANTS ABOVE XAMED : Yon are hereby summoned and required to answer tbe Complaint in this action, which will be filed in the of?ce of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber, at bis office on Main Streeton the Town of Sumter, S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service: and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action-?ill apply tc the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated April loth, A. D., 1886 Jos. H. EARLE, Plaintiffs Attorney. To Leonard A. Treat and William Walcott, -Isaac Read, W. H. Read and H. McLaugh? lin, copartners trading ander firm name of Read & Co.-John L. Sickle and Joho F. Hellen, copartners trading under firm name of Sickle. Hellen & Co., and Maurice, Lamp? heimer k Co. : i Take Notice that the Summons together with the Complaint in this action was filed in the of?ce of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Sumter County in said State, on the 19th day of April, 1886. WM. H. CUTTINO, [L. S.] C. C. P. JOS. H. EARLE, Plaintiffs' Attorney. April 19, 1886. MASTER S SALE. State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Caroline M. Cohen, vs. W. B. Murray and others. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order, made in the above entitled cause, and dated April 5, 1886, I will sell at public AuctioD io front of tbe Court House io tbe Town of Sum? ter, in said State on Monday May 3rd, 1886,. (or day following.) between the hours of ll o'clock io the forenoon, and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises : "All that lot or parcel of land situate in the town of Sumter, County of Sumter and State aforesaid, with the dwelling house thereon, bounded on the North by land form? erly owned by Jeffrey Pringle, a large ditch being the line, East by Main Street, South by lot owned by Mrs. Villeneuve, West by land of E. W. Moise, said lot having a front on Main Street of 243 feet and running back a depth of 141 feet. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for title. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Master. April 6, 1836._ HortMee's S? Mer Mer. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a Power of sale contained in a mortgage made by W. W. Pace to Marion Moise (and assign? ed tcme( dated Nov. 15th, 1884 and recorded in book of Mortgages Vol. 12, at page 739. I will sell at Sumter C. H. on the 27ih day of April, 1886, or day following : "All that lot or parcel of land in said County and State, situate on Northeast side of the public road leading from Sumter to Manning on the waters of Pocotaligo, a branch of Black River, containig SO acres represented as Lot No. 4, on General Plat dated Novem 28th, 1379. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. LOUISA A. BRADFORD, April 6_Assignee. Estate of Wm. S. Brand, Dec'd, IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE-for Sumter County on the30th day of April, 1886, for a Final Discharge as" Administratrix of said Estate. S. A. C. BRAND, Mch. 30.-4t_Administratrix. . TO BENT. *# IN THE NORTH-WESTERN part of town one 5 roomed Cottage with necessary out? buildings all in complete repair. Mar 2 H. HARBY. FOR SALE OR RENT. AHOUSE ON WASHINGTON STREET, containing 8 rooms and a basement, t?mabie. tor a large family or private board? ing house. Terms reasonable. -ALSO For sale on the premises a small quantity of Household Furniture. Applv to H. HARBY, or Mas. O H. MOSES, Mar 16 m m is unis S 3ANNOUNCEMENT!? UmilEfifiMlS, LEADERS OF LOW P?C& Weare now fo??y prepared for the Spring and Summer Trade. Our Stock is second to none, and our facilities fordoing business enable us to successf ully compete with any mar* Jcet. Buying from first hands' only, and for cash, we save the middlemen1* profits and cash discounts, giving our patrons the advantage of thu double saving. ** We do not make-one special article a Leader by selling it at or below cost, and retrieving the loss on other goods, but offer aU goods at low prices. > ^ We desire to call the?fte&itm of the Ladies to our ?% " Bress Goods Department, in which can be found A CHOICE UKI OF SUMMER SILKS in al! shades, at 35c., 40c., 50c, 60c, and 75 cents per yard, SURRAH and TRICOTINES, in all shades, PLAIN and BROCADE SATINS, all ?hades. PEKIN STRIPES, in all shades, PLAIN and COLOREDGROS GRAIN SILKS -ALSO,-- ^ AU the Latest Novelties tn Foreign and Domestic Fabrics, consisting of PONGEES, BOUCLE CLOTH, " 'i ' NUN'S VEILING, BUNTINGS, BOCERETTS, FIGURED CHALL?ES, Diagonal, Cut and Plain Cashmeres, in alt the newest shades. Albatross, French and English Tricotts, kc. SOMETHING NBWf Combination Snits in Canvass Cloth Embroidered Combination Snits at extremely ... low prices. s\ White Goods 1 White Goods ! ! The largest line of these goods in this market, cheaper than ever before. Piques, Nainsooks, Victoria, India and Per? sian Lawns, Batiste and Malls,, in all shades. EMBROIDERED ROBES. 100 White and Colored. Robes (containing 12 yards material and 9 yds. embroidery,) at $1.50 and upwards to $12.00. LACES AND EDGINGS. An elegant line of these Goods, in Oriental, Valenciennes, Egyptian, Spanish, Escorial Med id, Torchon, Mechlin, Honiton, Mikado, and ?"? Hamborg -Embroideries. "All Over" Laces, Full line Persian Draperies,. Plain and Striped Scrim and Nottingham Lace Certains. Notions -end Fancy Goods. CORSETS, GLOVES, HANDKEKC H?3FS, Hosiery, Ribbons, Parasols, S?k Mitts, Buttons and Dress Trimmings in endless variety. .-" OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT, Always large, is this season un usually so, comprising every well known brand of Goods. 'We call special attention to our Immense lines of Toile De N?rde, - India Crinkles, Ginghams, Sateens, Cambrics and Colored Lawns in Entirely Kew and Elegant Designs. Shoe Department. This Department, as always, is well stocked with a fall line of Fine and Medium Grades, from the very best Manufacturers in th? Country, for Ladies, Misses, Children, Men. and Boys-none better than Seller's Philadelphia Shoes & Slippers at strictly one price and every pair warranted. Try the CELEBRATED DOUGLASS $3.00 MEN'S SHOE, in Congress, Button and Bal?. They will wear equal to any $5.00 shoe Tn the country. We art sole agents for them, m this Toten. Our Clothing Department Is complete in every respect, embracing si! the leading styles and fabrics," in 1, 3, and 4-BUTTON CUTAWAYS, ROUND and SQUARE-CUT SACQUES and NORFOLKS, for Men, Youths, Boys and Children. We offer a superior selection of very attract? ive styles in Men's and Youth's sizes, all of the best make. - ; An attractive assortment of _ BOYS' and CHILDREN'S SUITS, from $1.50 upwards. A large and elegant line of SEERSUCKER, ALPACA, FANCY MO* HAIR, and LINEN SUITS. -Also, COATS and VESTS in all sizes. ' A full line of EXTRA PANTS, ci u WHITE VESTS at 60c. and upwards. ... . Hats! Hats!! Handsome line of STIFF and SOFT FELT Hats, in Black, Brown, Ultra and Pearl, ?Ur of the Latest and Nobbiest Shapes. -Also, A NICE LINE OF CLOTH HATS, In Bombazine, Cheviots, Linen, Serges, Stet* sucker and Silk, for young men* STRAW HATS, STRAW HATS. 200 Dozen for Men, Boys and Children, nt half the price of former seasons, in Mackinaw, Manilla, Cantons, Fancy Mixed and Pether ed^e Braids. Genfs Furnishing Goods. A visit to this Department will convince buyers that we have the Largest, Handsomest Line, and at Lower Prices than any other House in Town. SPECIAL OFFER.-200 Dozen 4-ply linea Collars, all sizes, for Men and Boys, at 50 cts. per dozen. Regular retail price for them 20 cents apiece. Wm Oil Cloths M Hu AT REDUCED PRICES. , -OUR Fancy and Heavy Groceries N--AND HARDWARE ROOMS will always be found fall with everything appertaining to those lines, at the very lowest market prices. $2,000 WORTH: -OF SADDLERY AND HARNESS BOUGHT AT A LARGE BANKRUPT SALE and will be sold at a great sacrifice. A cordial invitation is extended to all in Sumter and adjoining Counties to visit our Mammoth Establishment, where you will find everything yov, re* quire, receive fair dealings and polite attention. J. RYTTENBER6 & SONS, Saluter, S. C.