The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, April 27, 1886, Image 2

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v.-.;~-.. ,T- . , ?_ >?RA_-_ . ? ' II * ? ? ? -' - *TJ?33^?; APRIL 27. j v 1^?-iS^sfi?er Kfoic?roa? was founded ; i^tt^KSS^ ^n*i the 2V*ae Southron ia I ^$?$6$. "^?&je Watchman and Southron ^gi^Oir t?ie combined circulation and $fe$??ace of both of the old papers, and $5' Manifestly the best advertising -'1feg&um in Sumter. PKOPOSEJ>WATE?~ WOBKS. **The Holly or combined pressure system of Water Works" is the plan which has been proposed as feasible for supplying the town of Sumter with water. The plan embraces a stand pipe 'say sixty feet high and with a capacity of 60,000 gallons? a well sufficiently large and deep to supply it with water-the pumps to be run hy steam. Coo nee tia g - with thia stand pipe will be a system of 11 six and four inch mains run nmg through the streets as follows: From Bingle to Warren on Main Street and from Mag* o>Ua to Church on Liberty Street, whh ; si* inch mains ; from Main to Washing ton on Republican Street, from Wash ington to Marvin on Dugan Street, cen . sering on the corner of Mill, from Lib? erty to- Republican en Har vin, from Main to Washington on Calhoun, np ' Calhoun to Warren and through War- j ron to Main with 4 inch mains? There will be 25 hydrants distributed at the . - ^ore important points, and seven eddy ^ Tarves to shat off water in case of .bre?is. The above is a hare outline of a plan which can be changed, modified or in? creased, and which offers what seems to usa practical solution of our present water troubles. As to the cost, that is an unknown . quantity as yet, though by no means difficult to ascertain, and we may in the : Tature give - something more definite. Supposing the amount to be $20,000, (we behove it would he less,) the re- , dactkm in insurance would go^ far to- , : wards balancing that amount, while the aale of water privileges would furnish ^ an income sufficient to meet the balance. . We do not believe in debt, but still ; less do we believe that oar town ahould t risk her very existence by neglecting . ^proper precautions in securing neces- ^ gary protection against fire ; and if this ? ' plan does not prove practicable, let us : -iry some other, hut an investigation will in most eases satisfy the unbeliev? ing that the Holly system is practical and economical, and that it will furnish ? - -our town an abundant supply of pure j crater, adding io ocr comfort,- health | ^ -^and safety. * ^ The engineering .calculations which ,t . have been made and oat-lined above, ? " cover the wants of a population of 6,000 inhabitants, thus aHowing for ?ll con- g tingencies rcsnfttng from a rapid in- g ^crease of population. ?II BET. TL 3?. CHBEITZRER G. j * 7 The <3rreenviHe News tn its issn? of _j ~ April 23 makes a savage onslaught g upon Dr. Hawthorne and Rev. H. F. -{ Chratxberg. We have not space for "the entire article but give the closing "paragraph : "Dr. Hawthorne and Mr. Chreitz ji berg would have been very successful as co-laborers with Jeffreys in the " bloody assizes or with Cromwell in bis crusade against papacy, but there is J | little ase for them now. They are a T jj| few hundred years behind the time. " . The: spirit of this age is one of tolerance . J awi liberty. Mea axr?erstas? that hu- ! g man jodgaseot is fallible and that op-, w opositeepHiions may be honestly heil, j ^ It is a pity these distinguished and able j ? preachers can not leam t?sai lesson and j guide themselves by it. If their teach- ] jog could be carried to its logical results and pat into operation, the axe, the t} rope and the faggot would quickly set- ? . ile the prohibition question by remov Q ing from the path all who favor licen- g ses to sell liquor." I ^ Mr. Chreitzberg is known, loved, J tc and respected throughout the State, and 0! . the above tirade of abuse will do biro b; T? no hurt, but we regret that the News should publish such. Of course Mr. ti Chreitzberg has enemies-the foregoing extract prev?s that-but he is the leader fa a great reform movement, io tj the success of which most of oar people R are vitally interested, and he deserves <*1 the God speed of every friend fo hu- w r?anity.in the State. THAT BROOKLYN SPEECH. Our correspondent, "Vox PopulP 1 ??ks us if we do not think, since see- j ing the entire speech made by Col. ? Dargan, before the Free Trade Club a of Brooklyn, that our comments there- ^ tfa have done him an injustice. . 6 We have cerer ?eeo Col. Dargan's Xi tf^eeeh uer any part of it, except that i ? which we copied last March from the T News and Courier, and which was O' credited to the Brooklyn Eagle. The . Nsw York Star, about the same .time published an interview had by its re? porter with Col. Dargan, and besides j these two articles, we have seen no re- i 4 port of anything said by him while " S?orth. li We would be glad to see an author- a teed version of the Brooklyn speech, if ' the one we have published is incorrect ; e ?er WfcSe we recognize the right to all a of free speech ?ad free thought we * would ?nen rather that Col. Dargan ^ had views more in accord with the sen- r? ti men t of our people than those criti- 3, ?2sed hy us is our issue of March 30 ; ?nd if oar correspondent has a correct ^ copy of the speech, we will be glad to publish all or *&ty part of it which may si he necessary to ?et Cot Dargan right, r ; if the extract we pubUsh bas done an injustice. We most positively disclaim any at- a -tack upon Col. Dargan, but wrote what j v we did as an earnest protest against 13 what wc believe would be the false sition South Carolina would oec were the sentiments published as e nating from bim accepted as facts;. There is no need for so much I ing about the bush ia this thing, the objectionable parts of the speec published are incorrect, a public st ment from Col. Dargan to that e 1 would set the matter right in a si time ; and wc cheerfully offer him use of our columns for that purp If they are correct, Col. Dargan i a hopeless minority, in South Caro at least, on matters pertaining to sc< sion and the wat. We publish on our outside an ed rial from the Clarendon Enterprise this same question, to which we wo call the attention of our corresponde STILL GRUMBLING. Mr. Cleveland is doubtless satis) by this time, that no course he tai; pursue would prevent the faultfind: indulged, in by his enemies. One of the prominent charges agai the Presidentas that he made his : poiotments without consulting wishes of the Congressman whose c< ?titatents were Interested in the oS Every change possible was rung up thia charge during, the past ye Well, last week he reappointed Mrs.. C. Thompson as postmaster at Lou ville, Ky., somewhat against his inclii tien, but at the earnest'request Congressman Willis who represents t? District, and of Senator Beck. A new the soreheads of Louisville s furious. A monster mass meeting w lately held and condemnatory resol tions unanimously adopted, and all I cause the President has re-appointed official woo for eight years has shot herself thoroughly competent and tm.? worthy, and whose application was pe sistently endorsed by her Represent tive and by one of he? Senators. H? the President followed his inclinarioi and appointed some one else the san rumpus would have resulted. Almost every city has two or mo: Actions in the party, each pressing i sandidate for appointment. Whiehev< trios, the other becomes a howling mc >f recalcitrants. Is it any wonder the :hat the President hesitates to mais removals in cases where the incumbei s performing his duty? He knows th ?torin of abuse which awaits his action io matter what that may be. We in South Carolina have ever eason to be satisfied with the Presi lent's actions, politically. The Re mblican officials, who even when com >etent were utterly distasteful to ou teople because of their political affilia ions, have for the most part been re aoved, aud we have our own people fr ffice ; and yet we see an occasion a State paper carping at the President anc Hacking his policy. Mr. Cleveland is trying to give ut n honest government. He is acting atetiigeutly and with a well definec lurpose in view, and deserves the active ympatby and support of every friend y good and honest government. ? ? am i ?-+mm^--. Agreeing to Disagree. The Columbia correspondent of the Veics and Courier says : Members of the South Carolina Free 'rade Association strongly resent cer ?n sentiments expressed by President . J. Dargan in his speech before the brooklyn Revenue Reform Club on 'Parallelisms of slavery and protec on," and at least one member has re? igned from the organization on ac aunt of the position in which it was laced by the words of its represen itive. Put tile Jail Birds at Work. If we are cot mistakes, titt Legislature af ie session last Winter passed a law requiring cunty and town prisoners to be put at work pen the streets of the town. The law is a lost righteous one, and if any one is author? ed to pat it in force it should be done. The >wn is paying ont money every day for work a the streets, and mach cf it could be saved v patting to work that loafing crowd of agabonds DOW enjoying the lazy conic::? of rison life. Put the rascals at work aud make lem pay their own wey. A Summer Schedule. The regular summer schedule of trains on >e Northeastern R. R., and \V. C. and A. ailrosd, weat iato effect last Sunday, fin? er the Hew schedule the principal c?ar.ges 'ill be in the through trains betweea Charles >n and the Kurth. Train No. 47, arriving t Charleston at 4.35 A. M., is discontinued, rain No. 42, heretofore arriving at 1 50 P. [., will no longer make connection with irough train from the North an.l will not rrive until 4.05 P. M. Trein Xo. 45, le?v jg Charleston at 6 P. M., wili also bedis jntiaued and the midnight train will leave t 12.25 A. M instead of 12.10. The olumbia train will arrive at 9.05 P. ?I. ia tead of 9.10. Eaving received the notice of the change )o late -to aiter schedules for this issue, wc jaie up the-above from the Nercs and Courier. he only changes for Sumter, are the Coluw ia Special arrives 9.33 instead cf 9.30 A. M., nd-thenight exposs from Columbia at li.55 istead of 12. ? ?Tevr Serial. We will shortly commence the publication j fa new serial story, 1 Beauty's Secret," by i ilan ifuir, author of "Vanity Hardware," ? Golden Girls," &c. it is a most fascina- j ng story, fall of pathos and fun, of comedy ! nd tragedy, of novel and surprising situa- j ions, and behind all a golden moral. A story j s wholesome as it is interesting. Our re&d rs, oM and young, mea and women, toys j nd girls, will have a rare treat ju "Beauty's f iecret." "We advise oar friends to be on the lookout j >r it, and commence the story from the first. I 'ell your friends about it and advise them to j abscribe if they are not now doing so. Railroad Election. Special Dispatch to The News and Covrier ) j CAMDEN, April 26.-The election in Ker- j haw oo Saturday last upon the question of ; oting Si25,000 ia bonds in aid of the I Marleston, Cincinnati aud Chicago Railroad j ras carried by over 500 majority in favor of j ubscriptioo. The engineers are hereto-day, j nd will commence the survey from Camden j ? Su?Jt<*r to-Rsorrow. The vote in Camden tood 753 ia favor of subscription, and 20 ! gainst. I Porty Years Ago. A frieo<&b?s handed us an ancient copy of the CbjHie$foB Courier. It was published in 1847.rWi^??e country was engaged in the Mexicanfwar-a long letter giving the particu? lars of part of the march of Gen. Scott's army to the City of Mexico. Politics were getting warniiajaffllicipatien of the Presidential cam? paign?pi^?e coming year, when by Hhe way, the'?eaocrats weie defeated, and Gen. Tay? lor elected President. That was the day of militia rauBters, a long list of advertisements giving the time and place of Regimental inspections. We clip from it an article published io an? other column entitled "A Nut for Northern Fanactics to Crack/' which would not be very interesting reading to the Garrison School of politics. History of Potter's Raid. We will commence in a few weeks a series of articles giving a history of Potter's Raid in Clarendon and Sumter, and written by one who was there. These articles will contain many items of interest to the general reader, and of especial importance to those who par? ticipated in those stirring scenes. The Petition is Lost. The petition which was circulated some weeks ago for signatures asking for an elec? tion for issuing bonds to build suitable water works for Sumter has been lost in some inex? plicable wa)', aod a new one will be drawn- j up, and the property holders asked for their signatures this week. So think of it friends, and if yon conclude that our water supply needs attention, then sign the petition promptly and let us bare the improvements. ---MM*- -*??m* The Farmer's Convention Meets next Thursday in Colombia at high twelve. Sumter sends a good delegation, and we expect a good report from it. But friends let us whisper a word in jour ears : It is uot high taxes that keeps us poor ; it is this ever? lasting credit system. We doubt if there is a farmer in Sumter County who, if be buys on credit, could not save enough by buying for cash, to pay his taxes four times over. We offer this a text for some one to elaborate. Caterpillars. The whole country is full of them. A gen tlemao from Lynchburg told us that he has j not seen as many in forty years. They have literally stripped the trees in the river swamp, and are crawling ont on the highland. The fish in the river have become so surfeited eating those that drop in the water that fish? ermen can't get a nibble. Easter Elections. The Church of the r?oly Comforter has elected the following Wardens and Vestry : Wiardens-H. L. Darr, Sr. and J. S. Keayes. I Vestrymen-W. R. Delgar, J. T. Frierson, J. F. W. DeLorme, W. D. Blanding and W. B. Murray. Delegates to Diocesan Convention which meets in Charleston, May 12-H. L. Darr, Sr., W. D. Blanding and W. B. Mar ray. A Kerna tes-J. F. W. DeLorme, H. L. Darr, Jr. and W. R. Delgar. Col. J. J. Dargan's Free Trade Speech. SUXTER Co-, April 22, 1886. ' Mr. Editor : Since reading Col. J. J. Dar? gan's whole speech made before the Brooklyn Free Trade Club do you not think that your remarks on it some time since, are calculated to put him ia a wrong light where he i^not as well known es be is in this County? While I am not prepared myself to admit that I have the same concepiiea of tho men or the subject on which be spoke, still I can see nothing in it, than what all true South Car? olinians might, with perfect propriety, res? pect and agree to disagreeon. I do not think that your editorial would make any differ? ence if it was as well known elsewhere as it must be in Sumter County, that Gol. Dargan has held, and openly expressed, these same opinions for years, before and during every] election in which the people of the County j 1 have honored bim with office time and again. It is a glorious sign of the perfect freedom that has grown np in the old State, that though no one seems to agree with him, they allow any one to utter opinions for which, thirty years ago, every tree limb would have been groaning for the man wno dared. Noth? ing now comes but a grunt of dissent, just enough to show that the scent of the old garment "Hangs 'round us still." Still, enough to be a terrible commentary, and to convince "outsiders" from what a "horrible iostitntion" we have been rid. South Caro? linians can well be so proud of her as to deeply regret that the cause they loved and fought for so well, was loaded down wi!h I i the idea of "human slavery" to the world of ? the I3rh century, and to pray that the last f vestige of this "mistake" be cast ont from \ our midst. Everything whispers that this ? c idea will become Vox POPULI. I i Letter from Camden. Mr. Editor : Your humble contributor will offer you a few items relative to the present outlook of his environments. Nature is still enjoying her long wirtter nap with only now and then a tiny leaf or spire of grass to remind as thct the chilling winds are o'er and Summer near. [Down '. "re, we are in thc midst of a burning, blis? tering; scorching S'immer. Nature has been very wide awake with us for some days. En.J The changes that tbs date of E.ti!c-r .?r6E?r ?tlly bring to our climate are confidently re? garded as fraught with uncertainty as to the planting se?soc or the healthy developments of seed zud fruits previously planted. livery ? c lan ter in this portion of Kershaw is up and j " about at ap. early hour, redeeming the time with expectancy that the}- w?l? receive the j -, latter rain, tl? latter blessing. Oi:r Cherches and schools are enjoying both the 'flow of soul and the feast of reason.' Improvements arc seen on the roadside, especially fro"m Tillers' Ferry to Camden. The poor of this County ?re made to re? joice in having better betties and better at? tention tiiR? formerly. Verily this is an ape of improvernent in morals at least, if not io the higher and Bolder obligations of life. Please ac<v??t ray kindest wishes tor the success of y our good paper. J. ii. That Puzzle. ?lr. E'iltor : How will thc following solu? tion do? From the conditions of the problem we seo that on account of the difference in the qual? ity of beef that when B spends 4 cents he will gain 1 10 of a pound and A will Jose the ?".rr.e amount; therefore A will get 15-16 of pound for 4 cents and B will get 17-16. Multipy these quantifies respectively by 125, because thai is the number of times 4 is con? tained in :"0o, and we pet A's share 117 3-16 and B s 13*J 13-1?; making a total of 250 lbs. Now divide 50') by these quantities and we get A's price at 4 4-15 and B's at 3 13-17. A U?THMKTJCUS. ("Arithmcticus" has given us a very nice solution, only it is not correct. The diff?r? ence in price munt bc half a cciil, and the dif? ference between the above prices is just a little more than that. Ed .J Look this way Mr. SuxUcr Watchman! That little yarn of Ilowren's about the alli? gator was published in the Jicrkcly Gazette, and not in the paper lo whom you give credit. ! f We cannot hope to monopolize the writings:' of our brilliant correspondent, but we like to ] ( hare the ctedit due when we produce any-j thing from him. The proper credit would ! have been : "//. D. Howren, in Bcrkely \ Gazelle.-Berkel?/ Gazette. j ^ What a glorious world this would he ir no j one ever made a mistake. Much obliged to j ! our brother fo> the suggestion as to the pro? per way of giving credit. 11 Ail Excursion. There will be an excursion to Georgetown, Thursday, May 13, learing Sumter at 7 o'clock in the morning, and returning will reach Sumter at ll o'clock at night. The train will reach George*3wn at 10 and leave at 7 in the evening. Arrangements are pro? gressing for taking the excursionists across the Bay and out to the bar. Sail and row boats will be on hand in abundance. A large house near the depot on the bluff of the river has been secured for the use of the ladies of the party, and also for children. The funds are to be used for defraying the debt on the Baptist parsonage. Those desiring tickets or information can get them from Messrs. W. H. Cuttino or W. M. Graham. Price for round trip $2.00. ? mm ' 1 ? ? Wjm The Weather. 6A.K. 12X. 6 P.K? April 19-58 75 67 Clear. April 20-52 80 76 Clear. April 21-54 78 74 Cloudy. April 22-55 82 77 Clear. April 23-53 87 79 Clear. April 24-59 90 83 Clear. April 25-65 90 81 Clear. Fire. BISHOPVILLB, S. C., April 26, 3886. About 9 o'clock last evening, one of the lot buildings on t>.e late Edmund Stuckey's plan? tation was discovered to be on fire and in less than one hour-thirteen buildings were con* sumed, containing about 800 bushels corn, 200 bushels peas, 4,000 lbs fodder, and 7 tons Soluble Guano. The dwelling barely escap? ed. Water was scare, and bad it not been for the heroic efforts of the colored people, the damage would have been much greater. Total loss over S3,GOO. No insurance. J. E. B. Sams ey Items. RAMSEY, S. C., April 23, 1886. Mr. Editor : A negro tramp passing through here last week caused a ripple of -excitement. He visited a number of houses soliciting bread, tobacco, &c. Some think be is one John Butler of Clarendon for whose arrest the Governor has offered a reward. Cotton planting is nearly through, and we are plowing corn. Mr. John Turner is quite ill. He lost an infant son the 1st instant. Tell "Dew" I was not at the meeting. When a boy, I once started to write roy name on the side of the school house, when these words caught my eye: "Fools' name9, like their faces, are always seen in public places." I have never forgotten it, and did not go. I am glad Duggan and Peg have made their appearance again. Peg prophesies plenty of grass which is good news as I am needing it for my spear hips. "Peg" says "Dew" is looking better since they have stopped throwing dish water over him. JAW. P. S. Your correspondent was mistaken n saying that Mr. William Nicholes was a member of Culpepper's Battery during the war. James A., a brother was a member. - - tmm -mmmm^ Is Mr. B. H. Tillman Endorsed by the Farmers of Sumter County ? News and Courier Resident Correspondent. SUMTER, April 21.-The following extract ?9 taken from this week's issues of the Watch? man and Soutiiron, from a letter headed 'Sumter farmers not opposed to Tillman,' by Mr. H. R.-Thomas, a prominent farmer of Wedgefield and a delegate elect to the ap? proaching Farmers' Conveution, which meets IQ Coiumbia: ''The Nev:* -and Courier^ in noticing the meeting of our Agricnlturai As? sociation for the purpose of sending delegates to the Farmers' Conveution, says : 'All present were unanimous in denouncing the cvurse proposed to the farmers by Mr. Till? man.' My name yas signed to a call fora State convention, 1 was nominated and elected a'delegate, therefore it is to be presumed that all were not unanimous in deuouocing Ur. Tillman's course. No vote was taken by which one could judge whether the associa? tion approved Mr. Tillmao's call or not, ?xcept to seud delegates. I take this method 3? saying that ? do most thoroughly and aeartily endorse Mr. Tillman's call for a con trention. and if the reporter says trnly that the association was unanimous tn the denuncia? tion of his course, then I am not the proper person to represent the association." Now ? do not object to being justly criti? cised, but ?chea a man comes out in the pub* ic press and so grossly misquotes me, I feel in duty bound to myself to raise an objection, [f.Mr Thomas will kindly turn to the issue )f The News and Courier of April 6th he will iee that his quotation is entirely erroneous. 3 ft'hat .the dispatch sard was this: 'The neeting was addressed by several of the most prominent farmers in the county, all of vbom were unanimous in denouncing the :ourse proposed to the farmers by Mr. Till Dan.' Air. Thomas refers to himself asendors ng Mr. Tillman's call for a convention, as )eing nominated and elected a delegate, Ac, ind, therefore, he infers that "ali present" vere not unanimous. Now, on the occasion )f the meeting referred to Mr. Thomas made JO remark whatever on the subject at issue. believe be read the call as published in the Sews and Courier and further than that 1 do lot remember that be Enid another word dur ng the whole meeting. Therefore, Mr. Thomas is entirely out, and is not included K referred to in any manner whatever in that ?*rt of my dispatch in which I spoke of the inaujuiity of the speakers. The sense of the issocialvon was not taken, and neither did I rop'y anything of the kind in the dispatch, only spoke of the speakers being unanimous md that statement wa? certainly correct. The History of the Sumter Baptist Church. BY C. C. BROWS. NUMBER ll. During 1S42 '44, there was a member if the Church why habitually absented bim elf. When called to accuun* his excuse was hat he was very deaf and failed to ??ar the ermon, and profited more by remaining ai lome and reading his Bible. The Church abo red with him a long time, and finally re? hired hits to attend on Communion occa ions whether he could hear or not. This is : good example for our Churches to follow low. It appears that the great troubie then, as mw, was to get thc members to attend Church, and three fourths of all theCommit ees appointed were sent out to look after the ibscntces. It is a little remarkable too that ou:e good and useful members were dealt villi for fcb&?nt?Hg themselves. .May 5. ?844. "W G. Barrett, E. Pringle ind the Clerk were appointed a committee to :ul!ectof the. community HU amount sufficient o repair the fencing enclosing thc burying ri o und " Mr. Ii. Flaynsworth's native modesty pre? sented him from using his name in the raiu itcs, and though he wa* often called upon Inly, he simply speaks of himself AS ''the 31erk." A permanent committee was chosen to re? port quarterly upon the deportment and gea :ral standing of the colored m'rm hers. July 6, 18<4. Mrs. E. Miller was received j br baptizo, and was baptized the next day. Cet. 5, 1344, the name of the Zoar Church s mentioned. If I am not mistaken, thc or ranization of this Church wag one result of 3ro. Holmes' missionary labors. At the same meeting Mr. DuPre notified the Church that he intended to leave this immedi ite neighborhood, but expressing a willing? ness to continue to supply the pulpit. The Church assented, and bis labors went on. Nov. 17, 1844, Mary Pringle, Henrietta Pringle, Elizabeth Fullwood and Leonora Fullwood were baptized. Jonathan Wilder removed his membership to the Zoar Church. Dec. 15, 1644, a letter of dismission was granted to Kev. Wm. Holmes. March 16, 1845. "Bro. Pringle made hiff report in <he case of Becky (Brunson) false? hood and impudence to her mistress." Becky was ?re?d under the censure of the Church until she had time to repent, and Bro. Pringle was instructed to converse with her again. She was at last pardoned. Jane 13. 1845. Joe (Est..Mrs. Diggs) was received by letter from the Swift Creek Chnrch, and was appointed to act as deacon among the colored members. "Leave wa3 likewise given him, under certain circumstan? ces, to preach," The "circumstances" are not stated. For a year after this, the record contains nothing of importance. In July, 1846, Mr. DuPre wrote the Church a letter, stating to them that he could not serve them as pastor in 1847, and brethren Pringle, Barrett and H. Hayneworth were appointed a committee "to seek a supply." July 20, 1846. John China and his wife, ABU China, were received by letter from the Bethel Church. At this meeting, the committee appointed to "seek a supply," proposed the name of Rev. T. W. Mellichamp and the Church called him to the pastorate. "Bro. Pringle, seconded by Bro. China, moved that the present system of pew-reut be dispensed with, and that in future we make them free for all. On Dec. 19. Bro. Nettles submitted the fol? lowing: - "Whereas in the estimation of this. Church, Bro. Jas. DnPre has sustained the character of a good minister of Jesus Christ, and his ministrations among us have been both profit? able and instructive, and his labors eminently calculated to inspire confidence, win the affec? tions and promote good order among the people of bis charge, therefore, "Resolved, that since it has become our painful doty to part from our brother, yet feeling that God has so ordered in b?~ plans of infinite wisdom, we will meekly acquiesce and tender our sincere thanks for his labors among us, and heartily bid him God-speed." This was passed unanimously, and a copy was sent to Bro. DuPre. Jan. 2, 1847. Rev. Mr. Mellichamp preached, and afterwards Mr. Wm. F. B. Haynsworth was received as a candidate for baptism. His baptism took place the next day. In February there was a long and almo3t fruitless discussion about I?cw best to raise the pastor's salary. Many advocated the pew-rent system, while some spoke for the subscription plan. The two were at length combined, and it was agreed to pay Mr. Mel? lichamp half of his salary by July. The second day of Augu3t was set apart for-cleaning out the grave-yard. Oct. 2, 1847. "Upon motion, the members of this Church resolved that, from this day, they agree in solemn covenant, that on the going down of the sun on Saturday evening, j each one wherever or in whatever situation he may find himself, will solicit and pray for the conversion of his own children and the children of his brethren." Oct. 3, a protracted meeting was begun and continued for a week. This is the fir3t men? tion of such a meeting in the history of the Church.. On the 13th the meeting was renew? ed, and at its close five young ladies were baptized, Charlotte and Anna Brumby, Mar? tha and Mary Barrett and Sarah China. Oct. 17, Rev. Rich'? Funnaa preached, morning and evening. Dec. 19, Mr. Mellichamp was called again to serve the Church in 1848. The Sunday School had been closed, and is March, 1848, it was re-established. H. Haynsworth was requested to enquire and report concerning the qualifications of Jim (Mettett) as a public speaker. Sept 17, IS4S, Mr. Mellichamp stated his intention of resigning at the end of the year, and the Church accepted his resignation. Mr. DuPre and wife received letters of dis? mission. Sept. 30, brethren Barrett. Nettles and W. Haytisworth were requested to correspond with Rev. J. 0. B. Dargan with the view of getting him to serve as pastor of the Church the ensuing year, but Mr. Dargan declined the call. It appears that a Missionary society had been organized before this, but the first-men? tion of it is that they sent funds to the Asso? ciation this year. On hearing that Mr. Dargan, could not be procured to preach, the Church, on motion of Mr. Barrett, called Rev. Samuel Furman ; but he also said he could not serve them. Rev. Noah Graham was then called, and on Feb 4, 1849, signified his acceptance, and preached for the Church. June 17, 1849. "A committee consisting of W.G.Barrett, Wm. F. B. Haynsworth and Henry Haynswortb, was appointed to inquire into and report at our next meeting as to the expediency of building a new Bap? tist Church." July 1, 1849. "Bro. Noah Graham and Bister Ann Graham were this day by letter re? ceived into fellowship with the Church." Oct. 5, 1849. J. G. Fort and his wife were' ; received for baptism. Bro. Fort remained a faithful member until May 2, 3884, when he "fell asleep" and was buried at the family cemetery near his former horne. About this time, Rev. Mr. DuPre died, and brethren Pringle and H. Haynswortb were appointed to raise?, fund to erect a tombstone over his grave. He is buried, in the Baptist Church yard, near thc south-east corner of the burial-ground. Ile died at the residence of Mr. Barrett in the 36tb year of his age. He had long been almost an invalid, and for a momh before his death was confined to his bed. In his sickness he was patient and sub? missive, and welcomed the summons that called him to his Father's House. His life had been pure and fu'l of labors and self sac? rifice. ?'s manner was mild and unobtru? sive, while ht T?S yet bold and firm in main? taining the truth. His style of speech was . forcible and simple, and he presented truth sviih clearness and energy. These facts I bave gathered from a paper written concern? ing him by Bro. W. F. B. Haynsworth. In October, Bro. Graham was requested to fill the pulpit during the year 1850, but de? clined and the Church sought again to secure the services of Mr. Samuel Furman. Mr. L'urnian would not consent to act as pastor, but served as a kind of supply, and, in Sept. j ; 1S50, BIB. Pringle moved "that our present j supply be requested to preach for us the ca- j suing year and that we likewise appoint him pastor." Mr. Furman replied by saying be . would consider the matter. The new Church-building projf-ct continued ( to be discussed from meeting to meeting. Oct. 5, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Jcpbtha Hen? drix were received by letter. The following members were appointed to j solicit fund* for building a new Church, viz: E. Prione, S. Furman, W. G. Barrett, A. A. Kaile.?, \V. F. V>. Jbiyusw^rth, Henry Hayns? worth, Mrs. Nancy Sledge, Mrs. N. Crane, 1 Mrs. Burch, ii rs. W. Hainsworth and Mrs. Poole. Feb. 2, 1851, W. G. Barrett, wife and two j daughters were dismissed by letter. April 6, 1851, the building aid committee reported nineteen hundred dollars as sub? scribed. They were told to make further ( efforts. In June the amount had gone up to S2,000, and the Church said they must have S500 more. E. Pringle, A. A. Nettles, T. M. Baker, W. F. B. Haynsworth and H. Hayns? worth were instructed to determine the di? mensions and probable cost of a building. In Nov. 1851, the Giiivrcb called Rev. S. Furman for another year, 1852. The committee above camed were ordered to take such steps as were necessary for thc building of the' new Church, and to report their progress at the next' meeting. At this meeting, it was agreed to dispose of the old building and to commence the new one as soon as possible. Meanwhile permission was gotten from those in authority to allow preaching in the Court House while the house was being erected. March 21, 1852, it was agreed to sell'to Mr. M. Moses 20 or 30 feet on the West side of the Church lot, and brethren W. F. B. and Henry Haynswortb were appointed lo attend to the sale. On this fatal day, Trim, whose name bas been frequently mentioned hitherto as sexton, was excluded from the Church. He tried hard to establish his innocence but failed. The Watchman and Southron prints letter beads, bill heads, hand bills, &c, as. well as tbey can be printed elsewhere, and as cheap as the cheapest. You are not old, yet your hair is getting thin. Your friends remark it, your wife regrets it. P.irker's Hair Balsam will stop this waste, save your hair and restore the original gloss and color. Exceptionally clean, prevents dandruff, a perfect dressing. ?wi ? m-mmm A Remarkable Escape. Mrs. Mary A. Dailey, of Tunkhannock. Pa., was afflicted for six years with Asthma and Bronchitis, during which time the best physi? cians could give no relief. Her life was de? spaired of, tiatil in last October she procured a bottle of Dr. King's Kew Discovery, when immediate relief was felt, and by continuing its use for a short time she was completely cured, gaining in flesh 50 pounds in a few months. Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Dr. DeLorme's Drug Store. Large Bottles SI 00.- 4 -mmdmm^- ii m - A Strong Endorsement. Still they come and all in the highest praise. Office Piedmont MT g Co., Piedmont, S. C. Messrs. Westmoreland Bros. : Nearly two years ago I contracted malaria into my sys? tem, and suffered greatly from time tc time from it in various forms in which it devel? oped. Sometimes bad severe chills and fevers -indigestion followed it, and I was general? ly out of health. Last spring for more than two months I wa3 greatly troubled with a disordered condition of the bowels, which I believe was the result of the malaria still ex? isting in ray system. I visited two or three mineral spriogs celebrated for the cure of malarial diseases, without the slightest bene? fit. I was also treated as the different symp? toms developed by the most skillful physi? cians, but was not relieved. About two months ago, ? concluded to try Calisaya Tonic, prepared by Westmoreland Bros., -but j I must confess I had little confidence of being materially benefitted by it. 1 have taken five or six bottles of the Tonic-from the begin? ning I felt relief and continued to improve, until now I feel quite as well and in as per? fect health as 1 ever did in my life, and be? lieve I am perfectly well. H. P. HAMMETT, President. The effects of malaria in thc system is a hard thing to eradicate, bat will promptly yield to tbe wonderful sovereign remedy, Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. Try it. Sold by Druggists everywhere at SI.00 a bottle. Dr. A. J. China, wholesale Agent, Sumter S. C. These are Solid Pacts. The best blood purifier and system regulator ever placed within the reach of suffering hu? manity, truly is Electric Bitters. Inactivity of thc Liver, Biliousness, Jaundice, Constipa? tion. Weak Kidneys or any disease of the urin? ary organs, or whoever requires an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant, will always find Electric Bitters the best and only certain cure known. They act surely and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfac? tion or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Dr. DeLorme. 4 - Cure for Piles. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in the back, loins and lower part of ihe abdomen, causing the patient to suppose be bas some affection of the kidneys, or neigh? boring organs. At times, symptoms of indi? gestion are present, flatulency, uneasiness of the stomach, etc. " A moisture, like perspira? tion, producing a very disagreeable itching, after getting warm, is a common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the application of Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the intense i tchi ng, and effecti ng a permane? t cn re. Price 50 cents. Address, the Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, O. Sold by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme. 0 Amber Sugar Cane Seed. Messrs. J..Ryttenberg k Son have a quan? tity of the above seed for sale ai 20 cents a quart, or Si.00 per peck. This seed was grown by Mr. 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 as easily as corn. MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Ladies Memorial Association will be held in Music Hall, Monday, 3rd May, at 6 o'clock, P. M., to make preparations for Memorial Day. All who are interested in the cause are invited to attend. By order of the President. T. B. FRASER, JR., April 27 Secretary. SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. Mrs. WHITE -AND 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", in 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 _ Estate ol' Rev? Samuel J? Hill, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on the 20th day of .May, fur a fiu.il discharge as Administratrix of aforesaid Estate. MARTHA. J. HILL, April 20 Administratrix. Cstate of Samuel H* Young, Dec'd? IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF Probate for Sumter County on the 20th lay of May, 1336. for a final discharge as Admistrator of aforesaid Estate. JOHN C. MAN, April 20 4t Administrator. Estate of LeonMWr& W E. Dick. T WILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on the 20th day of May, 1SS6 for a final discharge as Guardian o? aforesaid Estates. LEONORA J. DICK, April 20-4t _Guardian. Dr. CHAS. H. GREEN, Jr. RESPECTFULLY OFFERS HIS PRO fessional services to the public. Uffice at Mr. Thos. O. Sanders', Rafting Creek. P. P., Hagood, S. C._ B ti ea I V tUiui Electric. Corsets. ni if I ?Sample free te those becoming agems. Uti flt I ?N'oristc, quiciales. Territory priven. O^MUMVSt^Saiisfnetion jruaraiiU'co'. A J?', ros OR, SCOTT, 842 Broadway, NEW YORK. UfAHTCn I ftAVvtcttvo mid intellipont. to WH?II EU LAU I represent inherown locality nnoMflrm. l?cfrreiipesreotiirvtl. IVrmnnenr.position and pood salary. (JAY ?? ii ROS-, 12 Barclay St., Y. nnillftlul WHISKY HA BITS cared liv 111 fUl "t homo without pain. BOOK Ul lUEfl?f Particulars sent. FISKE. Vj j? WOOLLEY, H. D., Atl?nt*,Q?. SHERIFFS SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to ni? directed, will be sold-at Sumter C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following rn MAY next, 1886, and aa* matiy days thereafter as may be necessary, within*, the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property : The undivided interest of George Scarbor? ough, in aud to twenty-one acres of land, more or Jess, 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 and Vir? ginia Fertilizing Company against the said George Scarborough. MARION SANDERS, S. S. C. Sheriffs Office, April 8, 1886. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. would invite the attention of their patrons and the public generally lo their new stock of Spring & Summer Millinery. This stock includes a full line of THE NEWEST SHAPES OF Hats and Bonnets, Both Trimmed and Untrimmed, -ALSO, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ORNAMENTS, RIBBONS, R?CHINGS, 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 on hand. Immediate attention given to Country Ordos. April 13_ State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN THE COURT OF COUPON PLEAS. William B. Smith, Augustus H. Jones and William B. Whaley. Copartners, trading under the firm name of W, B. Smiih ? Co., Plaintifs, against Styles Moran, Patrick Moran, Leonard A. Treat, William Walcott, Maria. A. Hurst-Isaac Read, ? W. H. Read and H. McLaucJdin, Copartners, trading as Read ?r Co.-Joan L. Sickle and John F. Hellen, Copartners trading as Sickle, Hellen <y Co.- W.B. Bischof and John Oven, Copartners, trading as Henry Bischoff ? Co. A.S. Trumbo and F. F. Jones, Copartners, trading as Trumbo, Hinson $ Co.-Maurice, Lampheimer <y Co., and Chaffie ? Brien, Defendants. SUMMONS. To THE DEFENDANDANTS ABOVE NA li ED.: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this -action, which will be filed in the office 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 Street, in 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 will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated April 15th, A. D., 1886 Jos. H. EARLE, Plaintiffs Attorney. To Leonard A. Treat and William Walcott, -IsaacRead, W. H. Read and H. McLaugh? lin, copartners trading under firm name of Read ? Co.-John L. Sickle and John F. Heilen, copartners trading tinder firm name of Sickle, Hellen & Co., and Maurice,Lamp- j heicier & Co. : Take Notice that tit- Summons together with the Complaint in tins action was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of j Common Pleas of Sumter County in said State, on the 19th dav of April, 1886. WM. H. CCTTINO* [L.S.] C. CP. JOS. H. EARLE, Plaintiffs' Attorney. April 10, 1886. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Caroline M. Collen, vs. W. B. Murray and others. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order, made in the above entitled cause, and dated April 5, 1886, ? will sell at public Auction in front ot' th?- Oourt House in the Town of Sum? ter, in Laid State on Monday May 3rd, 1886, (<u*'day following.) between the hours of V o'clock in the forenoon, and 5 o'clock ia the fcfternoon, the following premises : "All that lot or parcel of land situate in the town of Sumter, County of Sumter and State aforesaid, - with the dwelliog house thereon, bounded os the North by land form- I erly owned by Jeffrey Pringle, a large ditch being the line, East hy Main Street, South by lot owned by Mrs. Villeneuve, West by land of E. W. Aloise, 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, 1886._ The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Prolate Judge. WHEREAS, DAVID E. DURANT, of said County and State, has made suit to me, to grant bim 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 Jchn 0. DuRant, late of said County aud State, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H. on the 5th 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, this 20th day of j April, Anno Domini, 1S8$. T. V. WALSH, IL. S.J April 20. Judge of Probate. T^RFTNT" 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. . A HOUSE ON WASHINGTON STREET, J\_ containing 8 rooms and a basement. Suitable for a large family or private board? ing house. Terms reasonable. -ALSO For sale on the premises a small quantity of Household Furniture. Apply to H. HARBY, or MES. 0 H. MOSES. MarJ-S_ ?~ STEHLE, Agt., Baker and Confectioner. FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND CREAM PUFFS every morning. SPECIALTY : PATENT BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS AND MILK BISCUITS, every evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock. All orders promptly filled. To TUE PtJBLtc: BEWARB OF IMITATORS. April I3,J886J_ .oo JSiomg JOJ aa2uu?K PlO0<P00 '2 nt ?auiqovft $ pioqasnog 'oitsataoQ '?stpu-eqwaj? p?isnj? jo aui{ jjnj ?pug u\* DOA' 8Jaq/a '-Q S *90uaaoij 'jpojg sfimy i? miq no 'oms oqt jo lavd siqi ut osnoq oisnm tsoi?g ? nappn^ JOJ aa?fcavff ajos st 'H?HOTII.2 *H T / osp?ii omis ANNOUNCEMENT!? H LEADERS Or LOW PRICES. | We are imo fully prepared far the Sjpringand Summer Trade. Our StocJc is sectmd to none, and our facilities for doing business enable us to successfully compete with any mar 7cet. Jhttfing from first hands only, ^ and for casi, tee save tte middlemen11 ~ profits and cask discounts, giving our patrons the advantage of this double % saving. We do not make 6ne special article ? . Leader by se?in^?o^ or beUrw cost, and retrieving the loss on oilier goods, but offer all goods at low prices. We desire to ca? t?e attention of the ' ?. Ladies to our Bress Goods Department, in which can bc found A CHOICE LINE OP SUMMER SILKS in all shades1, at 35c., 40c,, " 50c, 60c., and 75 cents pef yard, SURRA H and TR?COTIN"ES, to aH shades, PLAIN and BROCADE SATINS, all abades, > PEKIN STRIPES, ia all shades, PLAIN and COLORED G ROS GRAIN SILKS^ ?. . -=-^A?SO; All the Tatest myc'elties''in Foreign and Domestic Fabrics^ consisting of , ' PONGEES, BOUCLE CLOTH, ' , NUN'S VEILING, BUNTINGS, . B?CERETTS, FIGURED CHALLTES, Diagonal, Cut and Plain Cashmeres, in all ? the newest shades; P Albatross, French and English Tricotta, kc. SOMETHING NEW. Combination Snits in Canvass Cloth j ': ^ Embroidered Combination Snits at extremely *' low prices. - " ' . White Goods ! White Goods ll The largest line of these goods in this market r cheaper than ever before. Piques, Nainsooks, Victbria,~liidia and Per- - p ai?n Lawns, Batiste, and- Mulls, . ; .. $ 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. * 1 An elegant line of these Goods, in - Oriental, Valenciennes, Egyptian, Spanish, Escaria! Medici, Torchon, : - y Mechlin, Honiton, Mikado, and - . r Hamburg Embroideries. "All Over' ' Laces, Full line Persian' Braperies, Plain and Striped Scrim and* Nottingham Lace Curtains. Notions and Fancy Goods. CORSETS, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, Hosiery, Ribbons, Parasols, Silk Mitts, Buttons and. Dress Trimmings in endless variety. ? - OUR DOMESTIC ?EP A RTME5T, Always large, is this season- unusually so, comprising every well known-brand of Goods. We call special attention t? our . Immense lines of Toile De Norde, - . India Crinkles, Ginghams, Sateens, Cambrics* an cf Colon?dr Lawns in Entirely New and Elegant Designs. \ ?: Shoe Beparf??ent. m This Department, as always, Ss well stocked - with a full line of Pine and Medgum Grades, from the Very best Manufacturers in tho Country, for Ladies, Misses-, Children, Mea and Boys-none better tfcsff : ~-: Soller's Phila?c?ph?a S&?ei-& S?ppon at strictly one price and every pair warranied. Try the CELEBRATED DOUGLASS $3.00 MEN'S SHOE, in Congress, Efutfcm- and Bale. They will wear equal to any $5;.00 shoe in th? country. We are soU agents fer then m thi* Town. Our Clothing Department Is complete in every respect, embracing aB. ; the leading styles and fabrics, in 1, 3, and 4-BUTTON CUTAWAYS, ROUND and SQUARE-CUT SACQUESand. : NORFOLES, for Men, Youths,- Boys mod Children. We otter a superior selection of rery attract* " ive styles in Men's and1 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 sixes. A full lise of EXTRA PANTS, ? ? WHITE VESTS at 50c and upwards; f?ats! Hats!! Handsome line of STIFF and SOFT FELT Hats, in Black, Brown, Ultra and Pearl, all of the Latest and Nobbiest 8hapes. -Also,-k A NICE LINE OF CLOTH HATS, In Bombazine, Cheviots, Linen, Serges^ Seer? sucker and Silk, for young mea. STRAW HATS, STRAW HATS. 200 Dozen for Men^ Boys and Children, at half the price of former seasons, in Mackinaw, Manilla, Cantons, Fancy Mixed and Fethet^ edge Braids. ' - . Genfs Famishing Goods. A visit to this Department will con vinca* buvers 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 ct?? per dozen. Regular retail price for them 20? cents apiece. Mm Oil Clefts anil Ems AT REDUCED PRICES. -OUR Fancy and Heavy Groceries -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 BANKRUPTSALS 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 you re qyxrex receive fair dealings and polite attention. J. RYTTENBER8 & SOUS, Sumter, S. C. ?