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WEDNESDAY, APRIL* 24. Miss Rabael Clock. Hete a little piece from the peo of ; some genius oe the steff of the News and (fattier, which pets to shame all other imitations of Gallah we have ever read. It will be observed that not OD ty is the dialect perfect, bat the artist has worked oat te the life, aa average nig? ger, traio of thought -So. Uncle Rafas S weet wine, of Teo-mile Hill, got off his male in front of a big jewelry store oa King street yesterday morning, fiuog the bridie over "Away? back'a" neck and terned the curious beast loose to graze. Awayback's ears were marked jost as they mark cows io the country. The left ear had a hole in the flap, and the right ear was split in so many places that it looked like a last summer's palmetto fan. Io the lao* gonge of the rural districts, 'dat mule was ootifj wid & ballet-hole eeo one yay end sebea shallow fork eeo de adda.' . To say that A wayback was old does sot begin to express it. Eifas said that A wayback 'ouse to-blong to Gtn'l Boregaad ?'a?ny, befo Shemman boo down de New Bridge, dis imme jintlj een de las paat o' de beginnin o' Freedom.* A way back was perfectly white, that is as to any hair that is still imbedded in his ante-bellum hide. Hts left eye alone remained, and from long habit and affectionate regard Sweetwine always permitted A way back to move off to the left no matter where he was He walked iu to the store- and the first thing that caught his eye was the sol v emn swing of the long pendulum of one of the handsome clocks. A great, big. broad smile uncovered the whole thirty two of Rufas' gleaming teeth as his head moved to and fro in two-four time with the oscillations of the shiniug weight 'What can ? do for yo?, old mao ?' said an amused -clerk. 'Sen?* said Rufus, looking at the clock. 'What wilt yon haver said the clerk, varying the interrogatory. But Rufus waa a long ways off from business. He erected a chin rest oat of his bands and elbows, and depositing his face therein and still looking at the pendulum, said : 'Is dis de place way Br adda Back os Mongumry eompozzit de half a dolla V .What Y said the clerk. 'I ax yon is dis de place way Mr. Mongomry eompozzit Miss Rabnel dock from Woodstock V *l thought yea said a half a dollar.* 'I did bad said a half a dolla whichen de half a dolla was eompozzit by Mr. Meegumry fo' fix Miss Rabnel clock.' 'Who is Miss Raveoel V 'Him is Mr. Mungumry wife at dis present. Miss Rabnel foss husbun gone to Beaufot fe' dig rock senee eeo de fuss beginning o'de Fall, an Miss Rabnel ain sham since.' 'Has Miss Raveoel a receipt for the money and clock V "Who ? Him ? Miss Rabnel dun dead ewe 4*og. I cain yuh fo* git de watch fo' Miss Pasauy.' 'Who is (frat again Y *Ke, sad, is Miss Rabnel ol est chile, whicbn she is dan marry to Mr. Man gantry grandson, an all twe is dead-an Miss Pusbay chile. Celia, ts gwine to git married to Mr. Green, de Refoma tion Baptise pa>ta preecha on we eircas, which o is wy Mr. Mungumry sen me fo' dc clock, as Mr. Mungumry owe de pceeeha a dolla and two fowl chickens fo* beek jews eeo de _ church, and he want te notify he wife wid a dock present.' .Why, I thought you said Mr. Mont- j goeoery was dead ? .Yon talk dis present libbie. Mr. Mungumry? Obadia Mungumry ? Not otes, ?ah. He ?arra is dead, sah. Dis Sibbie man lib on Miss Rabnel place, an tis him wot is dead. Buckra is ao paticla and so faa'ad fo* notify a cullud possoo eeo a right oodastaonin. Now ondaatao me good. Wen Miss Rabo el .dead, be mek acoetrack wid Mr. Mun- j gsmry, an sezee : 'Isrul, dat is Obadia I (adda, Isrul, ef yon gimme de fees calf J o* dat brindle cow, whicbn it was I IsroTs cow, but he git kill by Price traio, ef yon gimme de fuss calf o' dat heifer, I witt aenrity yea wid Backus Mungumry clock, an you kio eompozzit j de clock aod de half a dolla fo* bab it ? fix eeo dc funoiture sto eeo town. Berry j good, sez Isrul, sezee, an Mr. Mun-j gu?iry, de dead one, sab, be cum to ; town an fetch de clock an de half a dolla ? an eompozzit all two. I dis cum down myself fo' see atta de ting fo' Celie, as j he gwine to married an de house is to ! fix up to-morra. What I ar you furn j de fus iz, \z dis is de place Y 'When did Mr. Montgomery bring (hat clock here ?' . j 'Lemme see/ said Sweetwine-'but ? don't speo yo' kin ricklec de fuss begin nin o' Fort Sumta an de big gun on de Battery. Mine me good, new; Ii couldn't had sway dat it was befo dat, j but yo* mass be member wen Mr. Gil- j yaad was mayor; it was dis about dem diggina, an I fogot fo' say dat wen j Price train kill de brindle cow au it couldn't had no. calf fo* cum up to coo track, de clock an ting ain blong no ; mo to leroi Mongumry, and it fall back eeo to de Rabnel fambly, wbicbo Celie is a Rabnel, do' be uncle were a Pusbay.' All this was so entirely satisfactory to the obfustioatcd clerk that he con? fessed to knowing all about the receipt of tbc clock and the half a dollar, and handing down a brand new dollar and a half stem-winding Dutch clock, bf pass? ed it over the counter to Mr. Sweet? wine, Miscalculation. * "John." said a wife who was sup? posed to be on her death bed, "in case of my death, I think a man of your temperament and domestic nature, aside from the good of the children, should marry again." "Do you think so, my dear ?'* "1 certainly do, after a reasonable length of time " "Well, now, do you know my dear, that relieves my mind of a great burden. The little widow Jenkins bas acted rather demure toward mc ever since yon were taken sick. She is not the woman thai you are, of course, a strong minded, intelligent woman of character, bot sbe is plump aod pretty sod I am sure ehe would make me a desirable wife." The oext day Mrs. John was able to sit up, the following day she went down stairs, aod OD the third day she was planning for a new dress --[New York The First Peruvian Guano. My father bad established his home on a small farm near Anderson Cour* Bouse, and there enjoyed, in his leisure from the cares of ministerial duties the sweets of rural life at Box Cottage. He was an excel 1 eat farmer, and really found a pleasure and a recreation in what some might think the drudgery of manual labor. It was there thut, with my younger brothers, I learned and practiced the details of farm life, aod found in the best of schools the associa* ttons of youth thu yet binds my love to the hills and dales of Anderson. A vessel had arrived at Charleston with the first consignment of Peruvian guano ever brought to the United States, and my father became the purchaser of a small quantity, which he had sent to Anderson via Hamburg, and through Jeffers ? Cothran, whose name appeared as agents on almost every package that came to the up country in the goodly days. One morning, early in the Spring of 1849, our breakfast hour was disturbed by a loud call from the public road, and a hello ! that would have done credit to the langs of the best wagoner on the road. I went out with my younger brother to answer the cali, when we were met with an inquiry about in these words: "Does a mao named Japers live here?" .'Yes, sir," was the answer. .'Well, tell him to come out here, and come quick I" said the wagoner, who had emphasized his request with more than one adjective not to be re? peated here. My father had beard all this, for it was delivered in not only plain and emphatic English, but emphasized in a way that woke the echoes around Box Cottage. He came out at once ; and walked with us to the road, when the following colloquy io substance took place : "Well, said my father, "what is the matter, my friend ?" ..Matter! why stranger, it is a good thing you is an 'ld man, for I had about made op my mind to lick some? body to get even for hauling this truck. Never mind, I'll get even with Jeffers & Cothran yet.*' With this Mr. Mar? tin, the wagoner, proceeded to say that be had left his wagon at the yard of our agents in Hamburg to be loaded while he had gone over to Augusta, and next morning hitched op. pat his corn aod fodder and bed clothes, on what looked like easj* freight to handle, and started on his kooie trip up the coun? try.-Said he : .'I kept a smelling of something that warn't right, and when it was time to rest my team ? got io the wagon to feed my mules, and such an all fired stink i never smel since I was boru. My mules would act eat any of the coro or fodder, aod wheo night came I could oot sleep OD my bed clothes. ; Ho wed it was something that you had bought that was spiled, aod I came mighty nigh throwing it out, but as I had receipted for the thiog I brought it along until I got to the Court House. I never knew till then what it was. Bale Craytoo told me what it was, and DOW, arranger, I have got to git even. If it ever gets out that I have been hauling sich track Til never have any peace on the road us loug as I live." j It would be impossible for me to \ describe the scene as the good wagoner was making his statement. My father enjoyed a joke as much as anyone, but ; now his sympathies were really taxed ' for Martin. Overlooking his strong adjectives and appreciating bis situation, explanations of the character of the ' spiled trosk" was made, aod Martio asked to the house. Utl can't go io no house whar there is decent people, stranger; I smell worse than any ram goat, and I never will satisfy my folks at home about &e smell that is alt over mc, my wagoo blankets, mules and all." The up shot of it was that the guano from Peru was taken some hundred j yards or more froaa the cottage, acd \ Mr. Martin dismissed, about the most dissatisfied wagoner who ever drove a team to market from Anderson. Thc application of this fertilizer was made with great care to a field of coro. The laud was such as generally holds a light gray soil on a strong clay foun? dation. It bad been so long cultivated that its native fertility had been lost. After first turning it with a light old fashioned twister, it was deeply sub? soiled with a narrow plow that reached well into the clay hst did not turo it up. Into a broad furrow -loose trash from the woods was placed, and upon this a small quantity of tbe guano ap? plied, about a taoic spoonful to 'be bill. A bed was then made on ibis furrow, and in a light drill the corn planted. The season was favorable. Such a j yield of upland corn had never been 1 made ou poor land before, lt formed tbe subject of much comment among the farmers of Anderson, and was the first fruit from the first Peruvian Guano ever used in upper South Carolina. j //. D. Capers, in Greenville Enter? prise. j Level Cultivation. What is termed level or flat cultiva? tion is a matter of no small importance in the working of all our common field crops. Progressive farmers, as a rule, have adopted it, but there are many who stick to old methods, because they do not stop to consider the principle? of new methods and advanced ideas. We I have before urged the advantages of j level cultivation and shallow plowing in j tbe regular working of growing crops, i It is a good time to renew the dincus ! sion, as thc planting season is at hand, j and the import int point now is to get ?our crops started at the proper elevation, j It is a great mistake to start corn, cot ! ton, or any tall growing, stalky crop j away up on a ridge. There is no cx I cuse for it except on bottom lands j where the object i? to make the middles, j or water-furrows, serve as outlets for i the water that accumulates during or j dinary raino. In all ordinary soils, j level and fiat cultivation is best, for j several reasons. In the 6r-t place, it ! renders cultivation easier and more J effective, the plow running within any 1 convenient distance of thc plants, and I to any desired depth, and facilitating } the destruction of young grass by rov ! ering it witb a thin layer of soil. This ! cannot be done successfully if thc plants j are on a ridge, without banking or bed ! ding up the rows at the very beginning j of the summer's cultivation. In the next place, io ridgo cultivation the ten* ; dency of the plow's work is to take the I dirt away from the plant? rather than \ throw it to them-to bring the roots : neater the surface rather lhau increase the depth of soil on them. The great* est drawback we have to provide against is drought. No system of cultivation we can adopt will avoid the ills of a freshet. That most be done by ditches, ?f at all. High ridges and deep water furrows will be of no avail when the floods oome. If the land is not prop? erly drained, the crop must take its chances with excessive and continued rains, for whether it grows on ridges or a dead level, or ooly slightly elevated, the surplus water cannot get away ex? cept by the slow processes of natural drainage and evaporation, and the bad effects of too much rain are inevitable. Drains, then, against too little of it are the popular remedies. As ridge culti? vation does not avoid the injuries of too much rain, therefore, the available remedy against drought is the practical question in the preparation for planting. Every farmer knows that tu oed up? land increases its surface area, and sub? jects it to greater exposure to the sun's rays, and therefore, to the increased evaporation of moisture. On the other band, if the soil be left perfectly flat it occupies its smallest possible area, and is far less exposed to the rays of the sun, and to contact with the water-ab sorbiog atmo?phe~e. Far better is it, therefore, to cultivate our crops on as near a dead level as practicable. And to this we may add the suggestion in advance that shallow plowing, a discon? tinuance of the ruinous practice of cut? ting the roots of growing crops, is the twin idea to the other in sensible cul? tivation. Don't hoist your crop above the reach of the plow. Cultivate to rather than from.-Cotton Plant. A Sister to Him. 'No, Mr. Jackson, I cannot be your wife, as my heart is already in the keeping of another, but I can be a sis? ter to you.' 'Oh ! 'tis bard to be thus obliged to give you up, Maud, and still your very generous offer to be as a sister to me cannot go unaccepted. Will yon be as neara real sister to me as possible ?' .1*^8, George, I shall endeavor to.' .There is Jack Fourinhand's sister, for instance. Will you be as loving and attentive to me as she is to bim V 'With all my heart, George.1 .Very well, then, sister mine. I shall try to " be worthy-ab ! I really must be going, though-good night, sister.' The next day Miss Maud re? ceived a package, and apon opening it discovered that it coo t ai u ed-horrors two pairs of pants, six pairs of socks and a shirt. A note slipped oat, and upon reading it, this is what she saw : DEAR SISTER MAUD-I ascertained from Jack Fourinhand that his sister was in thc habit of doing all of his mending. Thinking of our agreement, { bethought me of these few articles of wearing apparel, which are sadly in need of buttons and mending. I have long needed a sister that would look after my clothes, and since you have so kindly consented to act in that capacity you may comenc? your duties at once. Yous- loving brother. GEORGE. The next war in Europe, whenever it bursts forth, will be different to any heretofore ever fought. The armies of Europe now use the new smokeless powder. Smoke clouds wit! never again hide contending armies from each otfeers' view. Every movement will be seen through the clear daylight The powder may even bring about changes io army tactics and strategy. It is cai led Maxim power. i-???? it is reported that there is a move aacQt in Washington to exclude from the ?ails the Louisiana Lottery and the four New Orleans Banks that are interested in it. The President and Mr. Wanamaker are strongly in favor of it, and the Attorney-General will be expected to ?nd legal authority for tue matter. Tho matter ou^ht to be carried still further, and all newspapers that publish the lottery advertisements should also be excluded. TAKE IT IN TIME. '.For want uf a nail, a ??hoe was lust ; for want of a shoe, a boree wa* lost; for want of a horse, a rider wn$ tost." Never neglect FIT all things. The Sr.t st s: tit? of pneumonia and con? sumption can yfiiirr.li/ be checked by Dr. Ackert English Kerned? fur Con i um pt ion. Sold ty J. F. W. DeLorine. SHK IS "GRATEFUL." '*? saved the life of inv little girl hy a prompt use of Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Con. sumptioo-"-Mr6. Wa. Harriman, New York. Sold by J. F. W. DeLoruie. ??-??..^--~. ntoivirTNEss. r irs* a cold, then a cough, then consumption, theo death. *4I took Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Consumption the moment I began to cough, and I believe it saved my life." Walter N. Wallace, Washington. ?old by J. y. IV". DeL'irme. Three or more Mormon eiders r-re at work proselyting in Darlington County; but they are operating so slyly, that it is impossible to ascertain exactly what they are doing. Is Consumption Incurable? Rend the following: Mr. C. Xi. Mumu, New I ark. Ark , says : 'Was. down wiib Absens td Langs, a od friends and physicians pronounced j me ju incurable consumptive. Bogan taking j Dr. King's New Disc ?very for consumption, am now on my tti'rd bottle, und able to oversee the work on ray farm. It is tho finest medicine j ever made" .{..sse M M Hewart. Decatur. Oliio. ?avs : "Had it not been for h)r. King's New Discovery lor Consumption I would have died of lung t roubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in the best of health " Try it. Sample bottles free at J. F. W. DeDoruie's drug store. 5 Electric Hitter*. This remedy is becoming so well know o aud so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric linters sin;; the same song of praise. A purer kicdicine dees not ex ! isl ?nd it ts guaranteed to do all that is claim? ed. Electric Ditter.-will cure all diseases ol the j liver nod kidneys, will remove pimple?*, boin?, I salt rheum and other affection* caused by im pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the sts tem an-! prevent as well a-? cure al! malaria! lo? vers K"T cure of headache, constipation ?rd in<lig?-sfi'.n try Klecfric Bitters -entire satis*, facti'-ti guaranteed, or money refunded. Price ?tl cents and $1 {?er b.ttlo at J. F. W. De LonneV drug store. o Backten*? Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores, ricers, Salt Khouui. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped llanos Chilblains. Corns and al| Skin Eruption*. ?nc positively cures Piles, or tm pay required. I* is '?'inrunted to give per? fect satisf-ctiun, or money refunded. Price Jacenta per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Ijorme. o DRESSMAKING. IA DI KS' DRESSES CUT AND MADE j in the la?t-st Style, fit and work war? ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Mips Adele Ot? teen, Republican street, opposite Harby Avenue. Prices a? reasonable RS good work can he done for Feb 8 1 mt CLASS JOB WORK I i AT BOTTOM PRICES? ! WATCHMAN 1>D SOCTHRON JOH OFFICE Shade Trees for the Hoads. Aiken Recorder. There are but few persons who han traveled much along our country roadi who have not at times felt the need o shade trees. Often for loog stretches especially through thickly cultivate< parts of the country, the roads are open devoid of shade, and the traveler anc his animals are exposed to the blaze o the summer sun. We have frequently been impressed with the importance o having the roads protected. It is very easy for a farmer to plani a few good trees, and still easier tc leave them when they are naturally ic place. Instead of this, however, on? of the evils of the stock law is, that people are constantly cutting dowe the trees along the roadsides, that should be allowed to remain there, and frequently the trees are cut within the width of road reserved by law, because perhaps their roots interfere with the growth of crops that are planted down to the roadside, and really over it. This bad practice has been growing since the passage of the general stock law. We believe that it is the business of the County Commissioners to keep the roads open to the width prescribed by law, which is thirty feet in the case of roads leading from any part of the State to Charleston, Georgetown, Columbia, Camden, Hamburg or Cheraw ; and twenty feet io the case of all other roads. The wilful cutting down or killing of any tree left standing for shade within ten feet of any road is a misdemeanor punishable by a Soe of twenty-five dol? lars. It would be good for the County in general, and an especial boon to tra? velers, if the law on this subject was strictly enferced ; and it would be still better if the farmers could be educated to an appreciation of the value and beauty of shade trees. Some vicious person, who seems to have a special spite against Mrs. Hamel, a widow residing iu Timmoosville, is amusing himself by attempting to burn her premises, they have been set on fire some three or four times lately. Some days ago the stables on her place were totally destroyed. R. A. Lynch, editor of the Columbia Record, will enter suit against the Charleston News and Courier for $25, 000 damages for the publication of a libelous article. The Teacher Who advised her pupils to strengthen their minds by tho use of Aycr's Sar? saparilla, appreciated thc truth that bodily health is essential to mental vigor. For persons of delicate and feeble constitution, whether young or old, this medicine is remarkably beneficial. Be sure you get Ayer's Sarsaparilla. " Every spring and fall I take a num? ber of bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, am! am greatly Iiet?felirert." - Mrs. James li. Eastman, Stoneham, Mass. "I have taken Ayer's Sarsaparilla with great benefit to my general health." - Miss Thirza L. Crerar, Palmyra, Md "My daughter, twelve years of age, has suffered for the past year fvotu General Debility. A few weeks stare, vc began to give, her Ayc r's Sarsaparilla, lier health lias greatly improved.*' - Mrs. Karnet lt. Battle's, South Chelmsford, Mass.. "About a year ago 1 began using*Ayer\s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for debility and neuralgia resulting "from malarial exposure in Hie army. I was in a very bad rotiflition, but six bottles of the Sar? saparilla, with occasional doses of Ayer's Bills, have greatly improved my health. I am now able ti? work, and feel that I cannot say too much for your excellent remedies." - F. A. Pinkhaiu, South Mo?uncus, Mt?. "My daughter, sixteen years old, is using Ayer's Sarsaparilla with good ef feet.*'--Be v. S. J. Graham, t'nited Brethren Church, Buekhannou, W. Va. "J suffered from Nervous Prostration, with lame back and headache, and har? been much benefited by the usc ot" Ayer's Sarsaparilla. 1 ant now 8'J years of age. and am satisfied that my present health and prolonged life are due to the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla."- Buey Moffitt; Killingly, Conn. Mrs. Ann II. Farnsworth, a lady 7'.? years old. So. "Woodstock, Vt., writes : '"After several weeks' suffering from nervous prostration, I procured a bottle of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and before 1 had taken half of it my usual health returned." * Ayer's Sarsaparilla, rr. KT Al; ED Ii Y Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Price $1 ; six bottles, $5. Worth $3 a bottle. THE SPRING MEDICINE YOU WANT Paine's Celery Compound Purifies the Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Stimulates the Liver, Regulates the Kidneys and Bowels, Gives Life and Vigor to every organ. There's nothing like it Use lt Now! u Last spring, being very much run down and ?'Having used vour Pain*?'? Olery Compound debilitated. I procured sonic o? Paine's Celery this spring. I can safely recommend lt as the Compound. The use of two bottles maGe me most powerful and at the same time most feel like a new man. A3 a general tonic and gentle regulator. It ls a splendid nerve tonic, spring medicine, I do net know Its equal" and since taking ft ! have felt like a new man." Tw A, r> .^J^^FHF"?' - ILE. KNOKR, Watertown, Dakota. Brigadier General V. N. G., Burlington, Vt $1.00. Six for $5.00. At Druggists. WELLS, BICHAKDSOX <t Co. rrops. Burlington. Vt DIAMOND DYES ^:r^.^JS^',}\ LACTATED FOOD Sf ?z?5 HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. JAMES AliLAN & CO. Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Specta? cles, Drawing Instruments TIIE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro ina Railway, Atlautio Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., Feb. 8 285 King St., Sign of Drum Clock. Charleston, S. C. THE PALACE SALOON, A. P. LEVY & CO., Proprietors. (Successors to Rosen dorf & Co.) We have constantly on hnnd a complete line of WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO, And desire to call especial attention to the following : Imported. Domestic. FRENCH BRANDIES, SHERRY, PORT, IRISH WHISKEY, CATAWBA WINE. JAMAICA RUM, BLACKBERRY WINE, HOLLAND GIN. GIN AND FINE SCOTCH WHISKEY, RYE WHISKEY. Wc call especial attention to our Pure Worth Carolina Corn Whiskey, St*pL 26. Which we get direct fiona the still. J. ?. CRAIG, Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, SUMTER, ?SJ. O.. Begs to rail the attention of the people of Sumter and surrounding country to the fact that he siiil continues business at thc old stand, MAIN STREET, CORNER OF CANAL, where he has been established for more than 30 years, and is now better prepared than ever 1 before to supply all goods in his line, nt as reasonable prices HS any house in the State can offer. All furniture carefully fitted and packed free of charge-and delivered only in thorough ordrr. We lake pleasure iii showing goo.ls. Don't buy elsewhere, until you cull and see our stock arid price* on Wood and Marble-top, Walnut, Ash and Poplar Bed-room Sets, handsome PH r lor Set?, Marbi? and Wood-top Tables of all kind?, Lounges, Chairs "and Rockers of many styles, Bedsteads, Buteaus. Washstands, Mattresses and Pillows, Pictures, Picture Frames, Window Shades, Curtain Poles, What-nots, Brackets and anything kept in a first class furni? ture store. Agent in Sumter for ente of "Acme Pine Fibre Mattings. A Urge stock of Window (ilass always on hand. in connection with my Furniture Store is a Cabinet and Repairing Shop' where Repairing, Uphold teri i's ?nd Mattress-making is dont in a thoroughly workmanlike manner, at reason? able prices for good work. Special attention is called to thc Undertaking Department, which is full and complete. Coffins und Caskets, of any desired style or size, always in gtock, at prices ranging from $3.00 and up for children, and from $5 U? and up for adults. Io finer grades, we guarantee better work al lower price than can be bought elsewhere. I have recently purchased a handsome new Hearse, and am prepared to attend funerals in town or country at from $R 00 to $12 00 in country, according to time and distance, and i $8 00 to $10.00 in town. This charge includes hearse and pair of horses, digging grave, and ; personal superintendence in town, and in ?.ountry the same, except digging grave, j Bui ia! Rohes for ladies or gentlemen from $2.50 up-a respectable burial suit, altogether j appropriate, and at less than one fourth the cost of such suits as arc used generally, j Gloves and badges for pall-bearers, without extra charge. I also have a ucat Hearse for my rolorcd patrons, at a reasonable charge, j Calls promptly attended, day or night. March 6. The largest and most complete establishment South SEO. S. HACKER & SON, OB -3 5G r M a nu fa cl a re rs of S AHD S??XLSXtfa-at&TS&XAL. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, King, opposite Cannon Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 1 o BEST AND CHEAPEST. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Estimates furnished bj return Mail. LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. Iii . e, min & ca MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLE? SALE DEALERS IN DOOKS, SASH, BLINDS, MOULDING, -AND GENERAL BUILDING MATERIAL. Officeana* Salesrooms, 10 and 12 Hayne St., CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 25 o co. COLUMBIA, S. C. SASH & BLINDS, LATHS, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND HAIR. French and American Window Glass, PAINTS, OILS AND TARNISHES. CARTER WHITE LEAD, The Best in the Market. Special Attention Given to Orders by Mail. C. 0. BROWN k BRO., Opposite Post Office, COLUMBIA, S. C. Oct 5-0 SUMTER PLANING MILLS, James H. Sanders, PROPRIETOR. DEALER IN Door, Sash, Blinds SCROLL AND TURNED BALUS? TERS, MOULDINGS, Brackets, Laths, Shingles, &c Ronali anfl Dressed Lute, AIR DRIED. Plain and Fancy Ceiling, Flooring and Finishing Material. Yard and Office, Mary Street, East of R. R. Depot, Sumter S. C. E. B. LOWRY, Sept 19 Business Manager. C. I. HOYT. H. A. HOYT C. I. HOYT & BRO.. Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. SPORTING MATERIAL, Shells, Wads and Everything Pertain? ing to Brecch-Loadiug Guns. Feb 1_ PATRONIZE HOME TALENT. Life-Size Portraits in Crayon, MADE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, SUMTER, S. C. -BY MRS. E. J. DUNNE. Also prepared to teach a class in Drawing and Music* Jan. 30. ~JN?. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTER, C. H., S. C. J^Colleclioa of claims a specialty. June 20. # Gr? S? SE Ala Y S Drug Store, Under Music Hall, SUMTER, S. C. PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS coDstan?y on band. A fine assortment of TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDI? CINES, LADIES' REQUISITES, and all articles kept by first class druggists. Personal attention giren to the compound? ing of physicians" prescriptions. Cold, sparkling Soda Water, with choice cream syrups, Sarsaparilla Meade, and Milk Shakes to suit the most fastidious. 6. S. SEALY, Apr 13 Graduate of Pharmacy. I. F. W. DELORME, Agent? -DEALER IN TH s & raidi, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY AND ALL KINDS OF Druggist's Sundries USUALLY KKPT IN A FIRST-CLASS DRUt? STORK. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars, IN SEEDS, -ALSO Paints, Oils, Varnishes, GJ.ASS, PUTTY, &c. .AMP 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. IMPERIAL EGG FOOD, FOR ALL VARIETIES OF POULTRY, WILL MAKE YOUR HENS LAY ! It keeps fowls in best condition, and makes poultry the most profitable steck on the farm. When the Imperial Egg food is fed accord? ing to directions, tick and drooping chicks will never be seen. It supplies al; the need? ed material for forming bone, muscle, and feathers, and by its gentle tonic effect strength? ens the digestive organs and lays the founda? tion for vigorous, healthy, and therefore, profitable fowls. They will also be fitted for market a month earlier than ty common treatment. For sale by Dr. A. J. CHINA. March 20._ MAYESVTLLE DRUG STORE. DH. GEO. MsELYEEN & CO. MAYESVILLE, S. C. H AVE OPENED A FIRST CLASS LINE Of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, And other goods usually found in a gen? eral drug business, including Paints, Oils, Tarnishes, Dye Stuffs, &c. Perfumery, Soaps, Toilet Articles, Combs and Brushes. Stationery, &c A full line of Garden Seeds. Fine Tobacco and Cigars. Prescriptions carefully compounded--day or night. Patronage of tb? surrounding country solicited and prices guaranteed as low as in any other market. Calls for medical attendance left at the Drug Store will receive prompt attention. DR. GEO. McELVEEN & CO. Jan. 2-x F. W. HUSEMANN, GUN-MAKER, COLUMBIA, S. C. DEALER IN Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle, Agent for Hazard and Atlas Powder Com pactes, also Ageut for Lefever Arms Co. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. Shells Loaded by Latest Improved Machine. First-Class Gun Work Guaranteed. PRICES AS LO }V AS TUE LO WEST. Give me a call at Sportsman s Head? quarters. Oct 26 o SSS Solid Oold T7atch.1 ii old for ? 1OO. un 11. lately. Bett f & ?ratch in tb? world. Perfect limekeepea Wa?-__ ramed. Heavy Solid Gold \ Hunt mfr Coses. Both ladk-s* j and gents! sizes, with treckt und cuses of equal ?slue. ) One Pelton ia each Io ca?tiy can secure one tree, together with oar large and val? uable line of Household Snmples. These samples, as well as tho watch, we tend 2EVee, and after yo? h?re kept (hem-ia TOOT home for S raontbs ?nd shown then to those wiio may hare called, they become your own property. Those who write at once can be sure of receivinic tho Watch .nd Sample*- We pay all express, freipM.etc, Adi?rest a tin son eft Co., Box iii?, Furtland, Mala?. From Dr. W. P. Harrison? *JA?HVIT.I.E. TENS. May 2.1SS8-I have used Swift's Specific ir. my family for sorcj? time, and believe it to he an excellent remedy for all impa? rities of lite hhxxi. Iii my own case. 1 believe that I have worded off a severe attack of rheu? matism in thc shoulder by a timely resort to this efficient remedy. In all cases where a per? manent relief is Fought this medicine com? mends itself fora constitutional treatment that thoroughly eradicates f ie seeds of disease from thc system. KEV. W. P. I?AIUUSOS. VA, \ Ti:::A?. May 9,1SS8. Gentlemen: Thc wife of one of my custo? mer? was terribly afflicrcd with n loathsome skin disease, thal covered lier whole body. She was contined to her bed for several years by t'.iis affliction, and could not help herself :it at!. She could notslecp from a violent irrhinp: and stinjr h)g of thc skin. The disease baffled ihe skill of thc physicians who treated ir Her husband l>epnn finally eivin?; his wife Swift's Specific, and slie commenced t<> improve almost immediately, mid iti a few weeks t?he> wa* apparently well. She is now a hearty, fine-looking lady, with uo trace of Hie affliction left. Yours very truly, . J. E. SEARS, Wholesale Druggist. Austin Avenue. Treatise on Wood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Tn K S wt rr SrEcirtcCo.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. Kew York, 756 broadway. For Sale. ANUMBER OF DESIRABLE BUILDING Lots in various portions of the city. THOS.B. RICHARDSON. Jan. 2-tt'. C. W??LBEEN & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS, AND DEALERS IS i, k Jj JJJtfMVAMj 167 and 169 East-Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C.. Dec. 2_6_ OHO F. WIETERS, WHOLESALE GROCER And Liquor Dealer. OFFICE AND SALESROOM: 183 East Bay, Charleston, S* C. Nov. 7 o_ Gl f. STEFFENS & SON, Established 1847. WHOLESALE GROCERS, Auction and Commission Merchants and Liquor Dealers. AGENTS FOR Celebrated Dove Brand Ham. The Philip Best Brewing Co., Milwaukee Beer. Maryland Hominy Mills. Griffiths Bakery Co. Motts Cider and Vinegar. Banner Pre9eive Works. Frank Packing Co. 197 EAST BAY A SD 50 sun 52 STATE STS^ (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments Solicited. Jan. 23._0 GEO. L. COOK, PHOTOGRAPHER, 265 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Aug 10 o CHAS. C. LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in FISH, GAME, OYSTERS, TURTLES, TERRAPINS, POULTRY, EGGS, Ac. Stalls No. 1 and 2 Fish Market. Office and Fish House, 18 and 20 Market St., East of East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. All orders promptly attended to. Terms cash or city acceptance. Oct. 3 PAVILION HOTEL, CHARLESTON, S. C. First Class in all its Appointments, Supplied with all Modern Improvement*. Exceller* Cuisine, Large Airy Rooms, Otis Passenger Elevator, Elec? tric Bells and Lights.. Heat? ed Rotunda. RATES $2 00, $2.50 AND $3.00. Rooms Reserved by Mail or Telegraph, Sept 16_ WAVERLYHOUSE, IN THE BEND OF KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Rates, $2 and $2.50 per day. G. T. ALFORD, May 2-o PROPRIETOR. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C. -o THIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOUSE, with all modern improvements, if sow open for the reception of guests. S. L. WRIGHT & SON, Proorietor*. Obtained, and all J'A TKUT BVSrP&SS at? tended to for MODERATE FEUS Our office is opposite the C.S. Patent Office, and wc can ob? tain Patents in less time than those rrm?te from lVASlWHrrOX. Send MODE'... Vti.\ H'I$G ?r PHOTO of invention. Wc advise tts to patent? ant! itv free of charge and we make Atr CliAJitiE US'LESS PA TEXT IS SE' CKED. For circular, advice, terms ?nd references to actual clients in your own State. 0>u?>?>'. t'ity or Town, write to _Oppottte goto* Office, Washington, Jj. C WILLIAM KENNEDY. Fashionable Barber. MAIN STREET, Next door to Karie* Purdy's Law Office. SUMTER, S. C. IDESIRE TO INFORM ibe citiieos of Sumter and vicinity that I have opened business on my own account at the above old stand, and that with competent and polite assistants. I will be pleased to serve them io any branch of my business in the best style of the art. Give me a call. WM. KENNEDY. Oct. 19. 1 SINGER Warranted for Five Teara. ONLY S*0 Oi_:VZRED AT YOUR Our Favorite Singer Drop L^af, Ferney Cover, Larg? Drewers, Nickel Rings. Tucker, Ruffler, Binder, Four Widths of Hemmers. Sont on one week's trial. Delivered ?B your howe Frei < t !r::?ht charj--;. Hwy erly of Manufacturer*. Savt Canvassers' Commissions. G? t New tfachifte* Address for circulars ..cd Tes ti menials. Co-operative Sewing Machine Co, 319 Quin?** Street. Philadelphia, Pa.