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The Story of His Life Written by His Wife. A Monument of Historic Literature and Wtfdy Vwotiftn. New Lights Thrown ?p<>n Dirkts&aeetssr?B?&?i History of the Confederacy in the Biography of its Great Leader. '.The Mer.oir of Jefferson Davis," hy His Wife, published in 2 Vols, by Belford Company, New York, is more than the mere, story of a Ji\au's life, even thoughj mat* was ?pter haps the most prominent figure bf Jhe " remarkable period in which he lived. Jefferson Davis waslb?lieart and head ot the Confederacy, the representa? tive of those principles to uphold which the South fought for four years in one "of tne3>i|gerjpt struggles of ' mod^ exposition of their political and social status which has ever been published. Before his death efferson Davis con? templated an autobiography which should place his career, his character, and his public acts before the world ia their true light.'1 II tl1 plVp?lUl * many notes and memoranda, collected matty letters and documents, and had made some progress in the work \ when-it was cut short by his death. Ile left it, however, in such shape that Mrs. Davis .was enabled^ to pro? ceed with and cxmiglete the??tider taking on the. Unes l?pd down;by her husband. Ti>e worK may ^therefore be said to be largely autobiographical, and Mrs. Davis has wisely made use of Mr. Davis's Own letters or memo? randa whatever the scope and aim of th^w^^?KT best be" furthered thereof her: own part of the tw^^geWot?raes s a splendid per- ; formance, proving the possession of rare historic genius, discrimination, literary aud editorial powers, not only altogether exceptional among women, but remarkable even among trained biographers.^. The extracts given below will illustrate toe character of tbe work. * ~ W3 Volpme I. includes the period of Mr. Davis's life np to his retirement from the Senate. A comprehensive sketch oj. his ancestry and boyhood is given. Vol.' ]., pp.. 3-.5: "Shortly before his lastt journey to BnVfie.$lte dictated to a friend an account of his ancestry aud early bovhood. Three brothers came to Am#?i^*"from Wales in the early part of ^leje^Jtieii.'ith century. They set? tled Si Philadelphia. The youngest hf ?ii 'BrotneVs* ?vah Travis, removed to.Georgia, then a colony of Great Britain. Ile was the grandfather of Jefferson Davis. Ile married a widow, whose^family name was Emory. By her he had one son, Sa%iuel Davis, the father of Jefferson liayjs. _* * I was bom on the . 3rd 4jt Jhne, 1808, in what was then Ciirnaian'Ct/un?y: ~The spot is now in Todd County, and upon the exact site of my birthplace has since been i built the Baptist ?hurch of Fairview My first tuition was in the usual log- ? cabin school-house ; though in the summer, when I was "seven years old, ? I was .sent on horseback through wfcar/was t??eirballed v'Thc Wilder- ? ness"-by the country of the Choctaw < and Chickasaw * natrons-to Ken? tucky, aud was placed in a Catholic institution then known as St. Thomas, i in Washington County, near the town < -or^iag&d> j In November, 1823. Mr. Davis was \ appointed tb a cadetship at West i Point!' ?le graduated in July, 1828. i The account of the y<mng soldier's i frontier experience is full of interest, i In view of Ute receut Indian troubles < and " GliosV- Dances," the following :\ is remarkable, Vol I., p 67 : j "Another one of their amusements ] was a dance called the "Discovery - Dance ;w it consisted, of slow steps \ forward aud back; and a pantomime ] in which each Indian recounted his warlike exploits They became wildly excited toward the last and < danced in a most grotesque manner. During these dances no Indian, how? ever .mendacious, he . might be at i other ?tim-s, told anything but the \ exact IrutlT. They often believe themselves visited by visions during ? which revelations were vouchsafed : to them, after which they blacked their faces and made vows of ; abstinence which were usually ; sacredly observed." The following passage, which oc? curs during ihe account of the Black Hawk War, is striking, Vol. 1 , p 132: "One of these lieutenants was a very fascinating young man, of easy manners and affable disposition ; the other was equally pleasant but ex tremely modest. Un the morning wlijen the muster was to take place, & tali^J gjawky, slab sided, homely y??frg-m?n, dressed in a suit of blue ? jeans, presented himself to the lieutenants as the captain of the recruits, and was duly sworn in? "The homely young man was < Abraham Lincoln. The bashful ; lieutenant wa? he who afterward fired the first gun from Fort Sumter, Major Anderson. The other lieutenant, who administered the oath, was, in after years, the President of the Con? federate States, Jefferson Davis." Below is given a paragraph from Black Hawk's own "Autobiography." Vol I , p. 143 : "We started to Jefferson Barracks in.a steamboat, nuder the charge of if young war chief (Lieutenant Davis,) who treated us all with much kind? ness. Ile is a good and brave youtig chief, with whose conduct I Was much pleased. On our way down we calied at Galena and remained a short time. The people crowded to thc boat to see us, but the war chief would not permit them to enter the apartment where we were, knowing, from what his own feeiing3 would l.tve been if he had been placed in a similar situation, that we did not wish to have a gaping crowd around us." In reference to his marriage with the laughter of General, afterward *?. ??dent Taylor, Mr. Davis wrote. Vol l p ?62: "In 1*55 ? resigned from thc army, and Miss Taylor being then in Ken? tucky with her aunt-the oldest sister ?if General Taylor-I went thither and we were "married in the ! house of her aunt, in the presence of 'General Taylor's two sisters, of hi oldest brother, his eon-in law, aa many others of the Taylor family. Speaking of Mr. Davis's entry int political life, Mrs. Davis says, Vo Rp 193: ; "The suddenness with which m husband sprang at once into th political arena, and found his adhei ents ready armed to co-operate will or follow him, has often been a mat ter of surprise. Perhaps it was th? years of.-continuous study and cain comparisons of opiuions with a wis and prudent man like his elde brother, which ga\ e him the certaint; of thought that led to the fluenc; that flows from it." Air. Davis's brilliant career in Cou gress wart interrupted hy the call t< arms. Vol. L, p. 246 : "Finally the war, long threatened had been in due form declared be tween the United States and Mexico As the summer advanced the "dread? ful call" came from Mississippi foi Davis to command the First Missis stppi regiment, which was organizad ?'-Ticksburg,. and had elected kin the colonel. He eagerly and gladly accepted." ?" > After a most brilliant record throughout -- the war, Mr. Davit; covered himself with honor at Buena Vista, where he was badly wounded, Vol. I., pp. 333-344. Note from Dubuque Herald : "When the news came to Dubuque of the-' victory over Santa Anna by old Zach, through the tact, skill, and bravery of Colonel Jefferson Davis, who was reported mortally wounded, there was such an enthusiastic cele? braron and glorification, chiefly on Davis's account, as has never since taken place, and the Iowa Legisla? ture passed: resolutions compliment? ary to Colonel Davis upon the gal? lantry displayed by himself and his brave Mississippi i Riflemen at the battle of Buena Vista." * * * "Our Colonel Davis was severely wounded in. toe first charge-, amuskei; &all entering his right foot on the ade audi just below the instep, carry? ing into the flesh a portion of his ?pur, which made it doubly painful. Ile sat on his horse, however, and still commanded his regiment, wit? nessing the discomfiture of the enemy with evident satisfaction." In the <|ebate on the Oregon ques? tion, Vol. 1 , pp 400, 403 Mr Davis, * * * * * ??for the first lime in Congress, discussed the burning question of negro slavery." ile said : *h has" been usual for Southern meu to decline any discussion about die. institution of domestic slavery, in the midst of which they have grown up, and of which they may be supposed to know something, how? ever vituperative and unfounded.the accusatiou made against it Agreeing m the general propriety cf the course, I, nevertheless, propose on this occa? sion to depart from the ordinary practice. "The question is forced upon us by our Northern brethren to such an extent that silence, if persevered in, might be construed into admission of the truth of their accusations." * * * * * "Slavery existed in the Slates be? fore the formation of the Constitution ; it needed :io guarantee within their limits; its recognition beyond this was part of the more perfect Union ; as its protection against all enemies whomsoever is part of the common defence for which that Constitution was adopted " Vol. I., p. 417. Just as we were comfortably eeated iu the silvery moonlight, a party of zongenial women together, for the gentlemen had gone into the gardeu For a smoke, Mr. Webster joined us in evening costume, or what was regarded then as such He was rather inclined to be ornate in his dress usual afternoon costume being a blue coat with large brass buttons, with either i pair of nankeen trousers, or white linen. On this occasion they were svhite, and with his white expanse of waistcoat made him apoear uuusua?ly large." In 1852 53, greatly against his wishes, Mr. Davis was induced to puter the Cabinet of President Fierce. Yoi. I., p. 4SI : "Mr. Davis's first report as Sec? retary of War was transmitted to Congress on December 1, 18?>3 Like ail his public documents, it was marked by a lucidity and dignity of style which not only invested the dead facts with living interest, but added an irresistible foi ce to his arguments and recommendations." Besides the many public works completed by Mr. Davis's energy, the wa'er-supply of Washington re? mains a monument to his public spirit. Vol I , pp. 493 497 : "A splendid stone aqueduct, a few miles from Washington, built dming Air. Davis's term as Secretary of War, still remains a monument to his earnest labors for the ben? fit of the j Capitol It is known as "Cabin John Bridge," it has a span of 220 feet, and is the longest in the world " * * # # * The "Secretary again earnestly urged the justice of increase in the com pe npa t iou of thc officers of the army, whose pay had been fixed more than forty yeais before, when money had a much higher value as measured by the price of food." Vol. 1., p 51* : "While iii the Senate," Mr Davis wroie, "I had advocated the con? struction of a railway to connect the valley of the Mississippi with the Pacific coast; and, when au appro? priation was inade to deteimine the most eligible route for that purpose, the Secietary of War was charged willi its application. We had then but little ot that minute and accu J ate knowledge of the interior of the continent which was requisite for the determination of the problem ; several different parties were, therefore, organized to examine the various i routeR, supposed to be practicable, i within the northwestern and southern i limits of the United States " In summing np the many services ? rendered by Mr. Davis when Sec? retary of War, a writer in a Northern 1 paper says, Vol. I , p 52?) : I "Ile revised the Anny Regulations ; ! he introduced light infantry, or the ; rifle system of tactics ; he caused the i manufacture of rifles, muskets, ?nd i ' pistols, and the use of the Minie ball ; j he induced the addition of four regi- ! i ments to the army, ami organized a calvaiy service peculiarly adapted to j < the wants of the country ; lin aug- j 1 mcutcd thc seacoast and frontier] defences of the county, and had t western part of the continent e plored for scientific, geographic; and railroad purposes." ? Tiie John Brown laid is tr<?ati of in a brief but cogent section. V< L, p. 044 : "A pestilent, forceful man, wi bad courage.with an insane prejudi to urge him, added to total disrega of the rights of any except tl colored race, organized a conspirae au account of which, written I President Buchanan, is subjoine ".lohn Brown was a man violen lawless, and fanatical. Amid tl troubles in Kansas he had distingu?s ed himself, both by word and dee? for boldness and cruelty. His rulin passion was to become the instr ment of abolishing slavery by tl 3trong hand, throughout the slav holding States. With him th amounted almost to insanity." Of the state of parties at this tim the Memoir says, Vol. I., p 678 : "There was," says Mr. Davis," ivide divergence of opinion on th subject of admitting slavery into th iew Territories. Mr. Stephe Douglas was the leader of the part A "squatter sovereignty," and to hi standard came the Northern, Soutl ?rn, and Western men who oppose ?xtension of slavery. The old oi janizalion, composed of the stric 3oti8tructiotii8t8 of the Constitution sometimes called "the old line Derne ;rats," stood in solid phalanx read; lo insist upon the equal rights of th South under the Constitution, am ;he men of the South generally stoot irmly upon the decicions of the Sn sreme Court, and notably upon th Dred Scott decision, which place? daves properly on exactly the sam jasis with that in lands, houses, am ill other property." Vol. I , p 683 : "It was always a proud memory ti Vir Davis that Massachusetts gav? lim forty-nine votes, in unbroken sue cession, a testimonial of confidence md respect that cannot be lost, or, liki lis name on Cabin John Bridge, bi chiselled out of the work. Perhaps tad he stood among the citizens o ither Northern States with his hear md hand open to them, as he did it Massachusetts, his service might lave been more potent to preserve jeace." The withdrawal of Mr. Davis frorr [he United States Senate is told it Iiis own words. Vol. I., pp. 6o7 599 : "In the action which she then took Mississippi certainly had uo purpose :o levy war against the United States >r any of them. As her Senator [ endeavored plainly to state hei position in the remarks addressed tc .he Senate in taking leave of the "Inexpressibly sad he left the mamber, with but faint hope, and .hat night I heard the often-reiterated )iJ?.yer. "May God have us io HU loly keeping, and grant that before t is too late peaceful councils may jrevail." Volume II. of the "Memoir" con inues the story of Mr. Davis's career ifter his resignation from the Senate ind his return to Mississippi, and in ;Iudes the momentous period of his residential incumbency, the Civil War, li is arrest and imprisonment, ind closes with his death. This rolume is rich in autobiographical naterial, Mr. Davis's letters, official locumeuts, orders connected with the novements of the Confederate armies, iud other matter of especial historical raine as coming from Mr Davis's ?wu hand. Mrs. Davis has wisely daboratcd this portion of the .Memoir," and has collected an im nense mass of data from sources liiherto Unsuspected. It is this rolume especially which will cora nand universal attention and no loubt occasion much controversy, nasmuch as many actors in the great Ira ma on both sides are set in a new md frequently unfavorable light. In his particular Mrs. Davis has felt it o be her duty to her husband's nemory and to herself as a historian o "nothing extenuate and set down taught in malice" ; and however hot he controversy this volume may :ause, in the end it can only work for ?ood as violeut thunder stoims clear he air. "The task," says Mrs. D ivis. Vol I., p. 1 , "of relating my husband's ile in the Confederacy is approached with anxious diffidence, but it must >e fairly set forth for bis justification [ am unwilling needlessly to antago my part of the country, but love my jwn with devotion proportionate to he great sacrifices made in its be lalf." * * * * * * Mr. Davis's resignation was with mt inimical intention Vol. II , p .9: "The State had few serviceable weapon?, and no establishment for heir manufacture or repair. This "act (which is as true of other South ?rn States as of Mississippi) is a clear j roof of the absence of any desire or .xpectation of war II the purpose >f the Northern States to make war ipon us because of secession had been oreseen, preparations to meet the joiisequeiicen would have been con :et!ipt?raueou8 with the adoption of a -esort t.) thal remedy *' Of Mr. Davin's selection of his cabinet, Mrs DA vis says, Vol. H., i 37 ' "The members of the Cabinet wore mosen not front the intimate friends >f the President, but from the men preferred by the States they repre? sented ; but it would have been liffieult to find more honest, capable, earless men than they wei e. ******* Of the famous Peace Commission he "Memoir" says, Vol il., p. 49 : "Within a week after his inaugura? tion, on February 25, 1861, Peace Commissioners were appointed, and >n the same day Messrs. A. B. Roman, of Louisiana, Martin J. Craw brd, of Georgia, and John B Forsyth, >f Alabama were corn firmed by Congress. The politic? of these Com nissioners represented strangely the bree phases of opinion which most j generally prevailed in the United [ ?tates when the di if? renee arose j >etween the States Judge Roman lad been a Whig, Mr. Crawford a elates Ri ?rh ts Democrat, and Mr. Forsyth a zealous Douglas man. No ?ecret instructions were given, fheir own convictions and honest ami peaceful purpose were to be their juide " Of the bombardment and surrender *f Fort Sumter Mrs Davis writes, ! ^Tol. II., p 80: "In the North, thc news produced a simultaneous burst of execration a excitement. For the first time t people of that section realized that t South was in deadly earnest. T Federal administration prompl availed themselves of the frenzy the people to arouse fresh hatred the South." The following is quoted frc Thomas Jordan's letter to Genei Beauregard in relation to Mr. Davis responsibility for not following up t Federal dei eat at Bull Eu II, whi> has occasioned so much con trovers especially in the South, Vol. II , p 104-106 : " 'MY DEAR GES?RAL : In answ to your note I haston to say tbs properly, Mr. Davis is not to be be accountable for our failure to pursi McDowell from the field of Manass oo the night of July 21, 1861.' " The following incident is charade istic, Vol. II., pp. 207-209: "In the last part of the war no oi bad delicacies ; invitations very coi mon among intimate friends wer *Do come to dinner or tea, we su ceeded in running the blockade th week.' This meant coffee after di ner, preserved fruits, loaf-sugar, goc tea, or sometimes that which wa always very acceptable to Mr. Be jamin'8 palate, anchovy paste. Il used, to say, with bread made of Crc shaw's flour spread with the past English walnuts from an immense tr* in the grounds, and a glass of tl McJJenry sherry, of which we ba a small store, 'a man's patriotism bi came rampant.' " * ; * * * * * "The ladies made themselves natt little gloves embroidered beautiful!] Mrs. Pemberton sent me an admirabl pattern, which wit!) increase or di crease served our whole familj They covered their worn-out shoe with pieces of silk and satin, draw from old boxes long unused : ol scraps of silk were cut in strips, pic! ed to pieces, carded and spun int fine yarn, and silk stockings knitte from it. The most beautiful hat were plaited from palmetto, dried an bleached, as well as from strav, The feathers from domestic fowl were so treated that they were ver decorative to their bonnets." The admirers of General McCella will be likely to take issue with Mi Davis's view in 1862, as quoted froi a letter, Vol. II , p. 322: " * * * liad ali the order been well and promptly executed there would have been a general di* per8?on of McClellan's army, and th remnant which might have been he! together could have only reached th James River by first crossing th Chickahominy. Our recess ha been so remarkable that we should b grateful, and believe that even ou disappointments were ordered fo our gain. McClellan certainly show ed capacity in his retreat, but there i little cause to laud a general who i driven out of his intrenchments by ? smaller and worse armed force thai his own, and compelled to abandon ; campaign in the preparation of wbici he had spent many months and mairj millions of dollars, and seek safety bj flying to other troops for cover, burn ing his depots of provisions, anc marking his route by scattered arms ammunition, and wagons." The mortal wound and death o General Jackson at Chancellorsville, is affectingly described, Vol. II , p. B79 : "Ilia horse dashed toward tlic enemy and lacerated the General '* face and head by dragging him uudei the boughs of trees t but he seized the rein wtih Iiis right hand and brought the animal back to our lines Ile tried to dismount, but with an anxious look over toward his troopp. lie fainted and fell from his saddle. After some little delay he was placed in a litter, but had only been there a few minutes when one of his bearers was shot down and the General fell, but Major Leigh bore him up before he reached the ground. Such a hurricane of shot and shell was poured down the causeway that tie.-, rest ol the bearers fled and left Jackson on the litter, where he lay with his feet to the foe.*' Mr. Davis writes of Gettysburg, rjuoted from the "Rise and Fall," properly included in the "Memoirs," Vol. II., p. 391 : "The battle of Gettysburg has been the subject of an unusual amount of discussion, and the enemy has made it a matter of extraordinary exulta? tion. As an affair of arms it was marked by might}' feats of valor, to which b'?ih combatants may point with military pride, lt was a grace lui thing in President Lincoln if, as reported, when he was shown the steeps which the Northern men per? sistently held, he answered : 'I am proud to be the countryman of the men who assailed those heights.' " The following is quoted from Earl Russell's note to Mr. Davis in the chapter on ''Diplomatic Cossespond ence." Vol. II., p. 476 : "After consulting with the law officers of the Crown, Her Majesty's Government have come to the decidion tnat agents of the authorities of the socalled Confederate States have been engaged in building vessels which would be, at least, partially equipped for war purposes on leaving the ports of this country ; that these war vessels would undoubtedly be used against the United States, a country with which this government is at peace ; that this would be a violation of the neutrality laws of the realm ; and that the Government of the United States would have just ground for serious complaint against Her Majesty's Government, should, they permit such an infraction of the amicable relations subsisting between the two countries." Mr. Davis asserted that the suffer? ings of Federal prisoners in Southern prisons was due to the acts of the Northern authorities. Vol. H., p. 536 : "The cause of all thc sufferings of the South who starved and froze on Johnson's Island and at Point Look? out, and those of the North who suc? cumbed to the heat and exposure at Andersonville, ami died for lack of proper medicines (made contraband by their own Government), was the violation of the cartel for the ex? change of prisoners by the civil and military authorities of the United Slates Government." General Miles receives a severe handling for his treatment of Mr. Davis while a prisoner, in the chapter entitled "Cruelties Practised at Fort? ress Monroe," Vol ll , p. 653 : "As the most conclusive evidence of General Miles's animus, and of the method? adopted toward Mr. Davis when he reached the fort, a state? ment of events in relation to putting fetters upon him at Fortress Monroe is given, derived from a statement of the officer of the day, and verified by the prisoner and a witness, Captain J. Titlow, of the Third Pennsylvania Artillery." # * * * * * Vol. Ii., p. 776 : "In May, 1866, an indictment was procured against the ex chieftain in the United States District Court of Virginia, held in Bichmond. On June 11th, of the same year, on motion of Mr. Boutwell, the House of Repre? sentatives, by a vote of 105 yeas to 19 nays, resolved that Mr. Davis 'should be held in the custody as a prisoner, and subjected to a trial ac? cording to the laws of the land ' Mr. Davis, in the meantime, was ex? ceedingly anxious to meet the ques? tions arising ou any indictment which might be presented." The following is quoted from William Preston Johnston's letter of January 6, 1882: But there is no ground for argument with any man who impugns the personal integrity of Jefferson Davis. The charge recoils upon the author. For twenty years, Piesident Davis has breasted a storm of obloquy and calumny from every quarter. Yet, to day, he stands unscathed, the representative man of the most glorious epoch of Southern history." Whatever may be the politics or sectional feeling of those who read these remarkable volumes, there can be but one opinion as to their his torical value, or as to the impress they must make upon the literature of the centmy. While it cannot be hoped that the passions and preju? dices of the struggle have wholly vanished, during the twenty-five years which have elapsed since the echoes of the last cannon-shot died away, sufficient cool judgment has supervened to admit of this "Memoir" being received as a most important contribution to the story of our great and now permanently cemented Union. Mrs. Heorietta M. SbanDon" wife of the late Col. Wm. Shannon, died at Camden, March 18tb from pneumonia after a brief illness. THK FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH. 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S.S. to every ono similarly afflicted. JOHN H- E?LES, ?arento, UL E?** Treatise on Blood and Skin diseases mailed free. Copyriahtnl by * S. S. Co. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO,, ATLANTA, GA. We have in stock and constantly receiving THE LATEST STYLES m MD mm FABRICS .or Spring and Summer Goods FOR THE SFASON OF 1891. Cash buying, latest goods and best quality, combined with low prices, will fill the expectations of the public. We hare complied with these conditions and challenge any one to beat us in QUALITY, STYLE AND PRICES. A call will convince that we can save you money. Samples sent on application. March 18 The Sumter Poultry Yards. TOT. IS. I^E?MS, Manager and Proprietor. Sggs for Setting from Thoroughbred birds of following varieties : LIGHT BRAHMAS, WHITE LEGHORNS, BROWN LEGHORNS, BLACK MINORCAS. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, BUFF COCHINS $1.50 per setting of 15 Eggs. $2,50 per two settings of 30 -Eggs. I ALSO OFFER Eggs from my Prize Pens of Black Minorcas, Brown Leghorns and White Leghorns, At $3.00 per setting of 15 ; or ?5.00 for 30 Eggs. ID addition to other prizes awarded to the birds composion these pens, the CockreU were awarded first prizes at the great International Poultry and Pet Show, recently held at Charleston-the largest poo)try exhibit ever known in the South. These birds can be relied upon as being the fiuest of their strains. They were purchased from breeders of established reputation, at a cost of $l-?5.00 for the three pens of 18 birds, and the prizes woo by them over the large array of competitors is a guarantee that they are all that is claimed. I also keep The Mammoth Pekin Ducks, noted as being great egg-producers, and for the rapid growth of the young ones -weighing at ten weeks old, ten pounds to the pair. Eggs, per setting of 13. $2.00. W. E. MIMS, Sumter, S. C. January 28. L. W. JOYE," At Curtis' Ola StaEfl, next ?oer to B. J. HAS OPENED A NEW, FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE UNE -OF FINE & STAPLE GROCERIES, Can Goods, dbe. And guarantees the best value for the money to be found in the city. All I ask is a call when you want anything in my line. You shall be pleased in every trade. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE ANYWHERE IN CITY LIMITS. j??TSend in your orders, and oblige,* Very resp't, 2-11-3m_ L. W. JOYE. INSURANCE AGENTS, SUMTER, S. C. Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the United States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of the patronage of our friends in these counties. FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. July 10-x _ A. - 7 ?FI c io: I KT A^ City l?rsag Store. DEALER IN Drugs and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Also, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Floor Stains, Kalsomiue, all colors for rooms, Artists* Paints and Brushes, Luster Paiuts, Convex Glasses. Nice line of Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns. Shades, Wicks, Chimneys, &c. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Keep the following popular brand of Cigars : "Plumb Good," .'Custom House," "Rebel Girl." June* FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compounded. EEMOVAL -AND-< _ps, To accommodate my largely increased and increasmg busi? ness, I have removed to the handsome and commodious new Brick Store next to John Reid's, opposite my old stand, where I can now be found with a stock of DIAMONDS, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, SPECTACLES, kc, surpassing in brilliancy, extent and variety any stock of the kind ever shown in this city, with daily additions of new at? tractions. Thanking roy friends and the public generally for the very liberal patronage bestowed OD nie at roy old stand, I hope to merit a continuance of the same, and I hereby extend to all a cordial invita* tion to pay me a visit at my new stand, where, with a larger stock and increased facilities in every way I ana::bfltter pre? pared than ever to cater to their want?* Don't forget the place, REID'S BLOCK, MAIN ST., SUMTER, S. C. Yours, anxious to please, L W. FOLSOM. Everything in the line of repairing done as heretofore. Oct 8 H. A. HOYT" Successor to C. I. HOYT & BRO. Gol? and Silver Watches? FINK DIAMONDS. Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, SfERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, *U. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb 1 SUNNY SIDE POULTKY YARDS. EGGS FOR SETTING IN SEASON from the following thoroughbred strains ; LIGHT BRAHMAS. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BUFF COCHINS. BLACK MINORCAS. SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS1. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. Price bf Eggs ; $1.5Cfor 15 ; $2.50 for 30. A guide to poultry raising with valuable receipt for core of Cholera and Roup giren with each purchase of eggs. N. B.-Leghorns and Black Minorcas have no equals as layers. Address or call on W. B. MURRAY, Dec 24 Sumter, S. C FOUTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS No Hor.su will die of COLIC. BOTS or Lrxfl Fs VKK, it Fontz*s rowden* are used in time. Fotitz/s Powder*will enre and prevent HoeCnoLXBA.. Fotirz's Povtsrs will prevent GAHKS iy FOWLS? Fomz's Pow* - rs will mercare tlie quantity of mille and cream twenty per erat., and make tlie batter linn ind sweet. Fonrz"R Powders wiR rnw or prevent almost x VE EST JISKASK to whirh Ht'trsesand Ca'tleare subject. ForT7.*S PtWTO 'KS WILL ?1VK SATISFACTION. Sold everywhere. DAVID T. FOTJTZ, Proprietor 3A?TI?OSE. SID A pamphlet of information and ab-; V st met o? the law?, Knowing How to/ .Obtain Patents, Caveats, Trade . Hcu-fcs, Copyrights, ?tnt fm./ A?<b?? MUNN A CO. s361 Broadway. Kew York. VERY OLD AND PURE COHN WHISKEY, Especially aged for medicinal use. MEDICATED BLACK BERRY BRANDY. Imported Port Wine, a preventative for Spring and Summer complaints. Call early, secure a bot? tle and convince yourself. Try Strauss* Electric, the best 5 cent. Segar in the State. Very respectfully, I, STRAUSS, Proprietor, PALACE SALOON, SUMTER, S. C. June 4,