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|5$t ffiPjtcjjmaa ait? Soni jmra. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. **Oh, where dkl the beautiful stargo? The beautiful star in the east ? ; Dkl it set forever that Christmas mom When its wonderfu* missi on ceased * Or was It a plane; ?ke the rest ? With earth and trater and sky, Which the dear Christ in His downward flight Smiled on as He poned it by ? *^(>nck whon it caught the wonderful gleam, " 3ft bright that it pierced all space. Jteooldnot choose but tight the whole world And point to the glori?ed face." MyKtUr ririeeres were fell of thought as she asked me this question grave ; Jad I? like one is the presence of kings. ?* Wm an awed ?ad e?raced ?lave. iftOd found ft void, ' Ak'jm; Itwa?Twy plain Mj?mm thai day forth I inaitabdfcste. . ~ fia?be orscfe ne'er again. olmid, "My darling, I cannot teU ; gfcrfcan? ti w*aa? yon my. The benattful atar caught Its wondrous tight ? " "?MtmyOtrmx sped on Bis way. It is so or not, I think Btnae Dever sunk quite out of sight," Aatshe cried ont ap k fa her Joyous way, "Oh, let us go find it to-night !" 4hl tittie one, we are not shepherds; or wise, we not see as they did? oereyes, but down in our souls, ?ot qaZes veiled or hid. B? sfiTiifiijL it sr. with s Bring tight. With ? fight that'll never dim, 9 a ymjism t'n throoga the outer night, ti AMmms vs straight to Hun. s, ;- fc Atrcn E. Ives. Wrmm^^^he^W^hliasi arid Soathron. Btetforttais tf Potter's Raid. KCM.BER XXIV. Gen^fjgfer moved off from .Cam den directly on the river road, pro ceeding to Boykin's Mill. Here as .W6- hare intimated, it was the re solveof the Confederate forces to make a more resolute resistance to his farther progress than had been made since the fight at Dingle's Mill. It was thought that the nature of the ground greatly favored this deter mination ; and beside, Potter's forces bad' been somewhat depleted by his detaching a force to guard the pris oners who had been sent to his gun boats at Wright*s Bluff, on the Santee Kiver. But Gen. Potter was fully informed of a!! these purposes, and his movements were not as his op posera desired or he would have been caught. He flanked them success fn?y and continued on his march. His objective point was now the S. C. Railroad from Kmgsville to Camden, where, at Middle ton Depot vast amount of roll mg stock from almost every point in the State had cofiected ; because it was deemed now (he safest point for the protec tion of these vast military stores, be - ?ides large quanties of provisions and tobacco The main track and side track were crowded with care to re el ion and they had- been crowded towards -Kiugsville on the iuto Wateree swamp for a long An eye witness says the ta?tr.fi^^om Georgia, North Car ?firm antJ' eren at a greater dist?uce. There war t?u?ipt?? be destroyed m?- the destroyers -proceeded syste matically. They left not a vestige behind them. " When the fire was ap plied to the gun power and hand grenades (he concussion was terrific. The rail road iron was all that was left and that torn and twisted into Very conceivable _ shape. Mach of it was tossed into the swamp a great distance and driven into the mire ?ore than half its length. I would hardly dare to venture a valuation of this vast pile of pro vi sioni, ammunition and various army stores. Having completed his wotk be made his way diiectly to Wright's Bluff. On Wednesday, April 19th a lofty Column of smoke was seen from Ex. Got, John L Manning's Mansion by Use Governor, and the ladies compos ing the family. It was about 9 o'clock in the day. It told unmis takably to all, that Potter's invading boat was not far off on (he direct road to the Governor's residence, lie bad just gotten home a few days before from an extended tour through the Weal, under a special commission of Judge Magrath, (hen Governor of South Carolina. The purpose of tins commission Was to increase the fighting forces of Gens. Beauregard and Johnson's army; and another was to produce con cert of action among the Governors of the Southern States in case disaster should belali the Confederate Cause. Got. Manning airived in Montgom ery, Ala., just after Sherman en tered Savannah, Ga. From Mont gomery his route lay by Augusta, Ga, where he was most kindly re- ! ceived Gen. D. Ii. Hill, then in com mands Here was had a long and not to be forgotten interview. It was clear to Gen. Hill, and it was so stated to the Governor that from his standpoint, and surroundings al most every interest of the Confede rate cause was then in jeopardy. There were great anxieties in the minds of all. Gen. II: i Ts kindness and attentions to his distinguished guest were marked. On ins depar ture home (he Getterai furnished him with an intcllligent courier, an ambu lance, a pair of active mules and a driver. lie pushed on with all speed, reaching Orangebnrg just two hours before Sherman took possession of Colombia. He now made his way to the Santee River, across which was bis home, some 15 miles away. When this immense swamp was reached, it was seen that it was com pletely flooded with an unusual iresltct. It became a serious ques tion with him how to cross this dan gerous swamp now swept by these rapid floods. But dangerous as the crossing seemed, theie came to the Governor's rescue his usual pcrsis- j teney and indomitable energy. He ? at once dismissed th*? courier, am t>u lance and driver, and now thrown j upon his own resources, he found j an experienced Sjtoek driver of that region. A bargain was soon made, lie was t<> receive 100 dollars in Con- ? federate money if he would put him ttafcly across on the other side. This stockman was an adept with his pad d??* and canoe and could traverse the swamp with a* perfect certainty of finding his way out. Ile was safely landed, but was now fifteen miles from home. The Governor walked that distance._ At home he learned that Potter was making his way through Sum ter District, and that while active mea sures were taken to unite the various bodies of eoldiers who were collect ing, to oppose him, it was seriously doubted if they would prove effec tual. As we have seen, the near ap proach of Potter was now beyond a doubt, by the lofty columns of smoke distinctly seen by all some four miles away. The Governor's home was not only a place of protection for his imme diate family, but there liad been col lected there all the ladies of the entire neigborhood. In the absence of their husbands and brothers, all of whom were under arms, the Gover nor was the only man to whom they cpuld go in this hour of extreme peril. The approach of a negro army was an announcement which was terrifying. These sought the Governor's protection, and were wel comed under the roof of his elegant and hospitable mansion. It was now between 9 and 10 o'clock in the day. While looking at the smoke in the distance and surmising whose property was being destroyed, an excited and noisy mass of black soldiers, with yells and oaths, came upon the grounds in the wild est confusion. There Beemed to be uo end .to them. They rushed at once opon the store room breaking in and emptying it clear of its entire contents. Perhaps no one in the State had a better supplied larder than the Gov ernor, had just at that time. It was all taken from him. The ladies of the Mansion were siugularly com posed, and tried as best they could to adjust themselves to their surround ings in this hour of peril. They oc cupied the parlors and library, while several remained with the Governor in the Hall. It was only a little while when with the greatest inso lence these black soldiers crowded to the back entrance with a view of entering the mansion. There the Governor had taken his stand, and boldly and fearlessly forbid their en tering the Hall. At that moment a negro Sergeant, desperate and fero cious, asked, 'have you any protection for this house V The Governor's reply was imme diate, Our only protection is from the army of the Confederate States. The negro raised his gun and levelling it at the Governor's head sard, you are a dead man. . At that instant the cry halt" was given from another negro officer, and he added 'the General is at the front door.' The Governor turned at once his back upon these negro intruders, and walking the length of the hall out into the portico, found the Gene ral, with his staff seated upon their horses, lie addressed him, sup posed this is the commander of the U. S. Army V 'Yes sir, Gen. Potter, and I have come to protect your family and house from injury.' Gov Manning replied, ask no protection, xbut, for the ladies under my roof, and that is always granted in civilized warfare. 'That is my ob ject,' Gen. P. replied, 'in coming here, and I will carry out my purpose. lie then dismounted and walked iufo the extensive hall with perhaps 25 or more of his etaff and other offi cers, all of whom appeared intelli- j gent and refined gentlemen. As he ' entered the hall, the Governor an nounced the Commander of the U. 1 S. Army. I [It may be of interest to your many ] readers to know, that on?y a few paces from where Gen. Potter alighted from his horse at the front door of Gov. 1 Manning's mansion stands an an ti- 1 quated oak, under the shade of which Lord Cornwallis* tent was pitched for < a considerable period during the llev- 1 olulionary war. I stood under its < shadow with considerable interest.] 1 The General said within the hear- ' ing of all, 'there shall be no injury to ] your estate, Governor, and the ladies ' shall be protected/' He was pre sented to the ladies in the parlors and i library. There was the utmost quiet- ! nese and politeness shown by the ' officers. Orders were immediately issued that everything on the grounds ' should be protected. After a short 1 time the entire army passed, leaving no stragglers. There was great commotion and ' excitement in the neighborhood. 1 Some of ?he houses were burned, rav aged and destroyed, but nothing at the Governors house was injured. The utmost quiet prevailed after the 1 General alighted at the front door. General Potter was disposed to be sociable, and to remove all restraint from the Governor, his famriy, and his guests, The Governor remembers General Potter's lak ing him to the front por tico and admiring the grounds, said, 'This is a fine structure.' 'Yes,' replied the Governor, ifc was built by a man from New England by the name of Potter, and 1 suppose a man by the name of Potter from New York will destroy it.' 'No, sir,' replied the General, 'that is not my intention, your place shall be protected.' After the General and his officere had been in the house a shoit time, two of his soldiers came upon the grounde with a lasso in pursuit of a favorite horse. Gen. Potter called al once saying orders have been issued \ for the protection of this place. If! you violate these orders in any res pect I'll have 3'ou hung to the first tree. He inquired of the Governor if he had received any news of the fall of the Confederate cause? When answered in the negative, he replied, It is imminent, if it is not already the case.' The Governor remarked, 'It would bring great sorrow to millions of hearts ' About that time his army was pass ing, and one of the officers ptopused to one of the ladies to walk to the front door and see the army. While looking at it passing he said, 'does not this remind you of the Israelites escaping from the Egyptians V She ? looked at him and said, 'That is not a remark which should be made by an officer of trie conquering army.' All of the officers went over the house as a matter of curiosity, and j for some hours conversation was kept I up on general matters, as much so as | it was possible when a period of such 1 disaster seemed so near at hand. I ! Gov. Manning took the General soon after the army had passed, to the door and pointed to him a column of smoke about four miles away, and said, 'General there is the smoke of TOO hales of cotton belonging to a widow and her children. The eldest is not 12 years old. I don't think it is justifiable in an invading army. They can't take up arms against you. The cotton belonged to the Hon. Richard I. Manning, Senator of Clar endon County, who died at the break ing out the war.' The General re plied, 'I knew of the cotton and this destruction has been done against my direct orders.' There was much ravaging and de struction of property in the various homes of the neighborhood, all the men being in the army and these homes only occupied by ladies Everything that could be was done to protect these ladies in their homes by Lieut Baldwin of the General's staff. All who saw him and his kind ness retain a vivid recollection of it all. He left the Governor's and went to several houses in their unprotected condition, suppressing violence and protecting their property. After the General had remained thus quietly with his staff for six hours, their horses were ordered, and he bid him farewell, expressing the hope that a new and better condition of things would arise from the triomphant march of the C. S. army. The Gov ernor replied, 'What might be a mat ter of pride and congratulation to you and to your army would always be a source of bitter grief and mortifica tion to me.' About 4 o'clock, M., he mount ed his horse at the front door and rode away. Gen. Potter had not left the house 20 minutes, before Lieut Rhett, a nephew of Hon. Barnwell Rhett rode up hurriedly, and inform ed him that he had been sent to in form him that Gen'ls Lee and John ston had surrendered to the U. S. Government. He ? was so wearied and utterly exhausted that, throwing himself down upon a divan in the hall, he in a moment, seemingly, was in a sound sleep. When the Governor had reflected a moment on the im portance of this message to him, his conclusion was it was too momentous to be kept a moment from Gen. Pot ter. So he aroused Rhett from his sleep and urged him at once to pur sue Gen. Potter and make this an nouncement from him. He overtook Gen. Potter a mile away and fastening his white handkerchief to his sword rode on waving it. The General re ceived the message and at once sent one of Aides back to the Governor's mansion with his good wishes to the Governor and his compliments to the ladies of the mansion on the close of the war. When the Aide reached the man sion he found it filled with Confeder ate soldiers, hungry and tired. The Aide of Gen. Potter delivered his message to the Governor. He re turned his respects to the General and said, 'the General's compliments to me and to the ladies of the mansion have been delivered in thepresence of sixty Confederate soldiers all of whom are sad enough that the war has termi nated so disastrously.'* General Potter's course was now to wards Wright's Bluff, on the Santee river. He dined that day at Brough ton's Cross Roads?directly on his route. I have in these papers sever al times referred to a certain colored officer, the only commissioned one in General Potter's army. He was from Massachusetts. We were so in formed the night the army was in Manning. The next time we hear of liim was, that he entered that night the house of one of the citizens occu pied by ladies. He was immediately taken for Theodore Harvin, a colored man, a carpenter by trade, who be longed to Dr. Ingram Theodore was the husband of Mary, our wet nurse. He was at once asked, 'why Theo dore what are you doing in our house tins time of night?7 and was ordered out. The next time we hear of him, was the active part he touk ih the de struction of Dudley E. Hodge's pro- ? perty, and the horrible insulting be liaviour heaped upon his family. Then we hear of him again further on in the march of the army towards Sumler. We ehall not particularize these. Again we hear of this crea ture through Corfederate soldiers who had been captured and placed in range [>f our guns on Morris Island, for al ledged cruelty to Union soldiers. This creature was frequently 'officer of the day,' and he has been heard to speak exultingly of his having been with General Potter in this raid through South Carolina. When the war ended he settled down in King strce, S. C, and with his family re mained there. He never tried to pass himself off as a white man. His resemblance in size, complexion, etc., was striking enough, and we are not surprised that he should have been taken for Theodore. Iiis photograph lies before me. When the 'Ebony' became the ascendant element in this commonwealth, pushed on and en couraged by Whittemore and euch like white adventurers, this man came prominently to the front. He was a member of the Convention which made such radical changes in our Slate Consultino. He was returned at the next election to the State Legislature i ra 1 " GS asa member of the House, and represented Williams burg County in successive terms as Senator. In the Mackey House he was a leading spirit and he will not soon be forgotten by all the members of the Wallace House. When Hamp ton's star arose in the ascendency and the bayonets of the U. S. Troops were removed from our Siale (blessed de liverance indeed) and the Legislature was called together, this creature with great confidence appeared. He was asked by one who understood the situation well, 'won't you have to get away from here V 'Oh, noi Oh, no, my recoid is all right !' 'Well, yon 11 pre.' A f tei the organization of the House was completed he asked at once for an 'unlimited leave of absence.' It was granted The record of his past behavior had been read out to him and a pro position had been made to him. He got away. Stephen A. Swails left the State. How He Was Silenced. At a recent meeting in which there was much religious interest, nn old man t?ave expression to his joy by shouting, ami continued it until it bAgan to inter rupt the services. Brother IJ. said to Brother W., 'Go, stop the old man's noise.7 He went to him and spoke a few words, and the shouting man at once became quiet. 'Brother H.,' asked Brother VV., 'what did you say to the old man that quieted him so promptly?' Brother W., replied, asked him for a dollar for foreign mis sions/ Something You Weed?Shorthand. "Why ?" Because it will aid you more than anything else in acquiring knowledge. Because it will serve you in case of misfortnne. "How can it be learned ?'' By the aid of a book studied at home and lessons by mail from an accomplished teacher. "At what expense ?" The trifling sum of S6 00, including book. "Why so cheap when Colleges advertise the same coarse of instruction for $25? Because a new text-book is used that re duces the labor of learning proportionately to the difference in price bv the system being made simpler than heretofore and more prac tical, besides being the most popular method, having the indorsement of our Cousrressional and professional reporters everywhere, togeth er with over 1000 graduates of our Chain of Phonographic Colleges. Boys and men on the farm, in workshops and elsewhere?girls at home, in factories and at school have learn ed the art in from threee to six month's study dnring spare moments and been helped to positions in offices by Mr. Scott-Browne where they have earned from $12 to $20, a week. Write and ask for a free sample copy of Browne's Phonographic Monthly and full par ticulars. Address D. L. Scott-Browne, 23 Clinton Place, New-York, . Y._ _ LECONTE NURSERY, W. W. THOMPSON, PROPRIETOR, SMITHVILLE, LEE CO., GA. Five premiums awarded at "World's Expo sition at New Orleans, La., being an award for every entry of Trees or Frnit. The time for setting trees is from November tp March. Write for Catalogues and price list. FOR SALE" LeConte Pear Trees Grown on their own roots ?and also? Keiffer and Bartlett Pear Trees Grown in LeConte roots. in quantities to*suit purchaser. _THOS. E. RICHARDSON. FOR SALE. AFINE PAIR OF LARGE WELL matched and well broken oxen and a log cart. H. R. THOMAS. INFORMATION .MANY PERSON8 //fa fc^v at tJiis season <^f?J|| IM ViVV suffer from 111 ^ |k fm\ \l -neither ^ y IlcadacJie, Y H I] I] i>A W/ Xeuralgia, ^ ^ Rheumatism, ^JrirOBff Pain j in. the Limb?, Back and Sides, Bad Blood, ^ rIndigestion,I>yspep*ia, Halarla, Const Ipat io & Kidney Trouble*. - ?VOLINA CORDIAL CURES RHEUMATISM, Bad and Kidney Troubles, by cleansing the blood o? ail its impurities, strengthening all parts of the body. -MfOLINA CORDIAL CURES SICK-HEADACHE, Neuralgia, Pains in the Limbs, Back and Sides, by toning the nerves and strengthening the muscles. -M?0UNA CORDIAL CURES DYSPEPSIA, Indigestion and Constipation, by aiding the assim ilating of Lhc Food through the proper action of the stomach ; it creates a healthy appetite. V0LIH? CORDIAL CURES NERVOUSNESS, Depression of spirits and Weakness, by enliven ing and toning the system. ^-YOLINA CORDIAL CURES OVERWORKED end Delicate Women. Puny and Sickly Children. It is delightful and nutritious as a general Tonic Tolina Almanac and Diary ?0*Bt*jM tor 1887. handsome, complete * and useful Book, telling how to CUBE ^^^i DISEASES at HOME In a pleasant, natural way. Hailed on receipt of a 2c postage stamp. Address VOLINA DRUG A CHEMICAL CO. _BALTIMORE, MD., U. 8. A._ 1887. Harper's Weekly, ILLUSTRATED llARp?tt's Weekly maintain* its position as the lending illustrated newspaper in America ; and its hold upon public esteem and confidence was nover stronger than nt the present timo. Beside* the" picture*, 11 aupek's Weekly al-? ways contains installments of one, occasionally of two. of the best novols of the day, finely il lustrated, with short stories, poems, sketches, cd papers on important cut rent topics by the most popular writers. The care tfiat has been successfully exercised in the past to make Har per's Weekly a safe a* well as a welcome visitor to every household will not be relaxed in the futuro. Harper's Periodicals. 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Newspapers are not to copy this advertise ment without tbe ex pi ess order of Harper ? Brothers. Address HARPER ?fc BSOTHERS. New York. G . W. C. DICE, D. D. S. Office over Bogin's New Store, entrance on main street, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.?9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept 8 _ "JNO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at LAWj SUMTER, C. IL, S- C. ^ay*Collection of claims a specialty. Jun? 20. D.. B, ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. S U M TER, S.C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. A. WHITE ft SON, Insurance Agents, Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INSURANCE, SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 _ TU IO n?DrB'^^^Phl'adHphla I rfll tn11^^ Newspaper Adver I Si jggtlslng *- of Moers. . W* AYER SON, our auUiorlzrd agents Potash Victim. Cared by S. S.S. CAUTIOtf. Consumers sJuould not confuse our Spt?fie toith ike numerous imitations, substitutes, potash and mercury mixtures ichich are got ten up to sell, not on t/ieir own meriC, but on Vie merit of our remedy. An imitation is always a fraud and a cheat, and (he?/ thrive only as they can ctealfrom the art ide imitated. Treatise on Blood and Skin. Diseases maUcd free. For sale by all druggists. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Drawers, Atlanta, Go. S. S. S. vs. POTASH. I hfivc had blood poison for ten year?. I know I have taken one hundred bott'.f"? of Iodide of potash in that time, bnt it did me no good. La?t summer my face. neck, body ni:d limbs were covered with sores, and I coaid scarcely use my arms on account of rfcea soatism in my shoulders. 1 took s. S. S.. and it has done me more good than all other medi cines I have taken. My face body and neck are perfectly clear and clean, and my rheu matism is entirely gone. I weighed 116 pounds when 1 began the medicine, and I now weigh 152 pounds. My first bottle helped me greatly, and gave me an appetite like a strong man, i would not be without S. S. S. for several times its weight in gold. C. E. MITCHELL, W. 2Sd St. Ferry, New York. 1886. PALI ID 1UYH1 1886. THE OLD RELIABLE SHOE HOUSE -OF BDLTMAN & BRD. STILL LEADING IN STYLES, QUALITY AND LOW PRICES -OF WE SAY NOTHING IN PRAISE OF OURSELVES, BUT LET OUR SHOES SPEAK for us. Having lived and labored among the people of this community for fifteen years, we have acquired a thorough knowledge of their wants in the line of Boots and Shoes, and are prepared this year to give them even better bargains than heretofore. BULTMAN'S $3 SHOE, we say without hesitation is THE BEST Shoe made for three dollars, and a trial will convince you. IN GENTS' SHOES, WE HAVE A Real French Calf Hand-sewed Shoe for.$6 50. A Genuine German Cordovan Hand-sewed Shoe for - - - - 7 00 A "Bang-up" American Calf Hand-sewed Shoe for - - - - 5 00 A 1 Calf for. 3 00, 3 50, 4* 00 and 5 00 Cheaper Grades, for heavy wear, from - - - - - 1 25 to 2 50 IN LADIES AND MISSES', WE HAVE A Cur Kid Butt, from 2 to S4 ; A Dongo'.a Butt, from 3 to $4 ; A Genuine "Kangaroo" Butt, for 4 to S4.50. In the cheaper grades our stock is complete, ranging from 1.25 to $2. In Missee',- Boys' Children's and Infants' Shoes we can furnish a shoe in any style, quality and price desired. Remember, Bnltman's $3 Shoe for Men is ''Our Lead." We have also a complete line of FINE TRUNKS AND VALISES. eware ! the winter is approaching. U pon us soon the blast will be ; JL et it not come, we give you warning, ill on your feet good shoes you see. Men cannot tread the frozen sod, Although they may in wool be wrapped, IT e'er till tbey first their feet have shod. A b ! where can we these good shoes find ? T? ow every one says his are best? D o Baltman's beat all ol*;er kind ? efore you buy go here and see. Returning home your cry will be ; O h ! Bultmar?s are the best /find ; B?LTMAX & BROTHER, SIGN OF THE BIG RED BOOT, SUMTER, S. C A WELL KNOWN FACT ! A Dealer who makes a Specialty of one par ticular line can always supply the Best Goods at the Lowest Prices, IT IS THEREFORE TO YOUR INTEREST TO BUY YOUR HARDWARE -FROM R. W. DURANT & SON. Tbey keeep ?r slock every known variety of SHELF HAEDAYAEE and would call especial attention to a verv large and well selected stock of RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING In all widths, with Rivets and Burs or Lacing as may be desired. STOVES OF EVERT VARIETY AT ALL PRICES. A large and superb stcok of Cliina ^tnci Glassware, And the finest and largest assortment of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS, SCISSORS, &c, from the best fatories of Europe and America. Especial attention has been paid in the selection of POTAVA RE, TINWARE, &c. Wagon Material of Every Conceivable Kind. 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S. is the cheapest, and the best, and the only Specific Fertilizer for Small Grain on the Market. The S. G. S. has been used all over cur Southern States for the last three years, and has given great satisfaction. ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT, Of superior activity and efficiency ; a cheap and excellent Fertilizer for Small Grain, especially when used with Cotton Seed or manure to supply Ammonia. ASHLEY COMPLETE GARDEN FERTILIZER, Delivered free ; specially adapted to lioscs, Geraniums, Pansies, Flowering Annuals, &c. For terms, directions, testimonials, and for the various attractive and instruc tive publications of the Company, address, THE ASHLEY PHOSPHATE CO. Sent 23 Charleston, S. C. ?PIS?It 1 Lar^esii 4 **??* Completo Establishment Senta Established 1842. t. GEO. S. HACKER & SON, M ^jgfglp^J?Vi Office ana Warerooms, King, opposite Cannon Street. ;IIAHLKSTON, S. C. Manufacturers of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MOUXDfNGS, AND BUILDING MATERIAL. THE CELEBRATED CARPENTER ORGAN. HAVING PROCURED THE AGENCY for the above world renowned Organ, I am prepared to furnish said organ at prices to suit all parties who may desire a first class instrument. Any information desired will be fully civen by my father, Mr. W. P. Smith, at his office in Sumter, S. C Correspondence solicited. Mr?s S. JESSIE SMITH. October 20. BLAJNTK LIENS, TITLES, MORTGAGES. BILLS OF SALE, BOXDS, And Other Blanks in Variety, for sale AT THIS OFFICE I A. J. CHINA, DEALER IN Drugs, Medicines and O iiemioais. FINK TOILET SOAPS, HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES. PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, Ac, &c. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES AND DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, $e. Full supply of Fresh Garden Seeds. April 9_ PAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR One Dollar. One coat gires an old buggy tbe blackest black you ever saw and a handsome gloss without vHrnisbiog. It dries hard in a few hours. No rubbing ! No varnishing ! No extra trouble. Each can contains more than enough to paint a carriage. Retailed at One Dollar per Can. For Sale by DR. A. J. CHINA. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST. j. E. SUARES, THE LITE FURNITURE MAN, Would call tbe attention of his friends and the pub lic generally to his large stock 0? FURNITURE ?and? CHAIRS, of which he is receiving weekly addi tions. Just Received, Aoother sup ply of those cheap SPRING BEDS, For comfort and durability they cannot be surpassed. You will find" it to jour interest to give him a call ?ALSO? Cloth and paper Shades, Wall Papering, Pic ture Fi?mes, Looking Glasses, Mattresses, ?fec, k, down town in Hulbert's Corner Brick Store, Main Street, Sumter, S. C. J. F. MI DeLORME, DEALER IN [ill Agent* TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KEPT IN A FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORE. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, GARDEN SEEDS, &C, -also^? Paints, Oils, Varnishes, GLASS, PUTTY, kc. A?n DYE STUFFS. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find my stock of | Medicines complete, warranted genu ine, and of the best quality Call and see for yourselves. E. STEHLE, AgL, 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 the Public: BEW ARE OF IMITATORS. April 13, 1886. HOUSE PAINTING In First Glass Style. IAM PREPARED TO FURNISH MATE rial of the best kind and finisTi up jobs in workmanlike manner, and no money required until work is completed. Any kind of work in the .House-painting line, such as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining, Mapleing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy Painting in flat or gloss work, Graniteing, Rough-casting, Gold or Brass Bronzing, Staining, and Varnishing in any shade. All jobs will be promptlv dealt with. Address LEMUEL R. DAVIS, May 19 Sumter, S. C. ^jTbTkilloug-h, Manager of Ludden k Bates' Southern House has opened an office in Sumter. Leave your orders for Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise. Yon will find in stock Domestic, White and New Home Machines, 0:1 and Needles for all Machines. J. CHESTNUT REVILL, Augusi3 Manager, if MOTHERS' FRIEND Makes CHILD-BIRTH Easy. The time has come at last when the terrible agony incident to this very critical period in a woman's life can be avoided. A distinguished physician, who passed the greatest portion of his life (forty-four years) in this branch of practice, left to child-bearing woman this priceless legacy and life-saving appliance, "THE MOTHERS' FRIEND," and to-day there are thousaods of the best women in our land who, having used this wonderful remedy before confinement, rise up and call his name blessed. We can prove all we claim for it by living witnesses, and anyone inter ested can call, or have their husbands do so, at our office, and see the origi nal letters which we cannot publish. This Remedy is a most wonderful liniment to be ueed after the first two or three months Send for our treatise on tbe Health and Happiness of Woman, mailed free, which gives all particulars. THE BKABFIELD REGULATOR CO., April 20 Box 28, Atlanta, Ga. ; . F. MITCHELL I , proprietors of The Merchant Flour Mills AND- -TV^ COMMISSION m?K?HAfir? FOR THX SALI 0F . . COTTON AND NAVAL ST?RES. WILMINGTON., . C. OFFER FOR SALS AT LOWEST PRICES Choice grades FLOUR, own manTtj-e. -ALSO, Fresh Ground MEAL, HOMINY/; CRACKED CORNj &e^ - -also, ? Selected RED RUST PROOF SEED OATS. V Selected North Carolina and Miuryiand SEED RYE. All onr Goods guaranteed best quali ty and at lowest prices. No charge for delivery to Railroad. B. F. MITCHELL fr S??T WULBERN ? PIEPER, WHOLESALE GR?CSJ?& . AND DEALERS / Mii Lipors, T?GClfk 167 and 169 East-Bag, CHARLESTON, S/C. * Dec. 2_" ' ? S. . THOMAS,?gi No. 320 KING STREET? w Opposite Liberty, ?i?f Mes, Paper lace cubtaw?g?: CORNICES ANO UPHOLSTERY BOMS, WINDOW A WRINGS MADE TO ORDER. CHARLESTONS; . Dec II_ -?^0 T. S. NII^SOI*. Wholesale and Retail Dealer 1a . ?-- - Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Bags, &c; j No. 233 STREET, ' CHARLE8T01?r,-8,"0;"' Particular attention given to Filling of Orders, and all Goods guaranteed" as represented. ? Jan 6 \l . :/V GEO. W. STEFFENS, WHOLESALE GROCEB? Auction and Owagdafatt Itofluat aadl?qroBealer. -s; agent for The Finest Hams cured in the .U? ?, t? ** Also agent for geneseo road cart* The Best and Cheapest on the Market. 197 EAST BAY ahd 50 akd 32 STATE Se., (Auction Room State Street,) CEA ? LES TON, & ?U " Consignments Solicited. Not 25 _ o PAVILION HOTEL, CHARLESTON, 8. C. ^ First Class in aU its ?ppoin?iesp. Supplied with all Modern Improvements. Excellent Cuisine, Large Airy-Rooms, Otis Passenger Elevator, Elec tric Bells and Lights. Beat?. . ed Rotunda. - e RATES $2 00, $2.50 ANDftf?* Rooms Reserved by Ma? or Telegraph. Sept 16_ - THE HOTEL 211 KING STREBT Four Doors South Academy of Mi CHARLESTONS. C. THIS well appointed Hotel -was ?pente1 for the reception of Guests,Alaren lit,1885, hy G T. ALFORD, recently proprietor, of the "New Brighton Hotel," SuHivan'alsiaiid. The "WINDSOR" is uewly farn&hed throughout, haririg Woven Wire Spriag and Hair M a tresses on all beds Froatinf^on King Street, with exteusUe-So?thern expos ure, making AH the Rooms Dry, Airy and Pleasant. To make the "HOTEL WINDSOR^ what has long been wanted, a STRICTLY FAMI LY HOTEL, No Liquors will he sold on the premises Rates, $1.50 to $2.00 per day?Liberal terms made by the week or monta. . -. -? _G. T. ALFORD, Manager. WRIGrHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S C: ^ - o?? THIS NEW AND ELEGANT" SOtJSS, with all modern improTomeata, it aow open for tbe reception of guests. .?-?"* S. L. WRIGHT * SON, May 6._ : " Proprietors. PATENTS-^ Obtained, and all business ia^ce 17-. S. Pafent Office, attended to for M ODE?LATE F?ES? Our office is opposite tbe U. Si,. Patent 0%e, and we can obtain patents in less time tbaa those remote from WASHINGTON. " ' Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as to patentability free of charge; and.we make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT. We refer, bere, to tbe Postmaster, the S apt. of Money Orde? Div^ and to officials of tbe U. S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms and reference to actual clieats ia your own State, or county address C. A> SNOW* CO., Opposite Patent Office. Washington, P.C. POUT Z* S HOUSE AND CATTLE POWDEI* So ?> ? win ?U?. of cor.ic. ? ? or 1rs? Fa? kr. it Fount's Powders are ^ ?n time. Fon&S I -owd?r* will ?ire and prevent JlOP Omusu. For.nc's Powder* win prevent Gapks i>" Fowl*. Fontt's Powder* trill fncre?? the quantify emrtOc *nd cream twenty per cenu and make the butter Ana ind sweet. * Fonts'* viler* will cure or prevent t?no* : Stsr?vx to which Horses >wt Cntt?e are Mfcfect. . Forrz's FownKCS will qivz Satistaothw. Sohl everywhere. David fotjtz. Tvo.'primtiT ^ a T.trr**O'*y, seb? - ? WORK SHOPS WITHOUT STEAM POWER by CSDfQ outfits OF BARKS!' w* FOOT F0 machinery can compete steam power. Sold ?a trini. Metal and woodworkers eend for prices. Elustrd catalogue free. %r. F. . Jno. Barne? Co. Hockf ?rd, 111* Address No 2l IS Main St. ADVERTISERS, can learn the exact cost of any proposed fine advertising in American papers by addressing GeaP.Rowefl&?o., ?O Spruoe St, ?*?w a* .^ . Send JOet* fof JQ0-F*gw Paanph?s*