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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-03
From the Charleston 1fercuru.

THE BANK OF THE STATE.
The Report Of The President aud Direc-
tors to the Legislature has been published
embracing a statement of its affairs from
The Isl October. 1889, TO lst October.
1910. The statement is the most COM
plele aud inlelIigihle we have ye, seen
from the Bank, and embraces matter that
should atlrac, the earnest consideration of
The Legislature. The entire profits of the
Bank for the year, embracing interest paid
on the Fire Loan. amount to SlS2.526 II.
A portion Of this has been retained TO
cover bad debts, and another portion
exhausted for interest payable in Europe,
on the Fire Loan; so thar ouly Sli0,0On
has been carried TO the credit of The Sink
ing Fund. IL we consider what the Bank
has passed through during The year, The
profits will nol appear small. The active
capital was greatly diminished on The first
of January last, by the redemption Of State
Stuck, aud until The interest on the Fire
Loan Bonds shall equal lLe interest on
the Foreign Loan made TO raise that fund,
thar will be considerable drain upon The
Bank. Advances 10 the State Treasury
during The year, have been another en.
harrassment To the Rank-an,ounting al
one time 10 over Sl0U,00O. The suspen-
sion of the banks, aul The general depres.
sion of business have, however. been The
principal causes Of The diminished profits.
The following statement of The Trading
items in the business of The Bank for a Sc
rics Of years, shcws to what an extent cur
tailment has been forced upon it The pres
rnl year. We take the mouth Of Septem-
ber each year.
Discounts Drposites. Circulation.
Sept. 1897. $l.s24.35l $G75,OOO S559OOO
1888, l.53l.l0l 495,O00 6000O0
lS3J, l,4S3.sI2 $4,000 62l GOO
ls4O, l,O57,sI0 2sI,0O0 100000
This table speaks for itself, and we have
by no means selected the month of the
year that shows The curailment in the
strongest light. For instance, in Janna-
ry, 1897, the circulation was SI.2G7-
QUO, and in 1910, it was Sjll.0O0.
In October, 1889. the circulation was
SGl9,U0C, aud in June, 1910, was only
$685., ,u0U-a reduction Of almost one-talf
in a period of eight months. This is
mainly = TO be attributed 10 the suspension.
which has cost the State something in
money as well as in character.
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WANRHNG!

a IL persons indebted to the Subscriber,
NA either bv book account, or note Of hand,
are requested to make immediate payment,
large number of those claims having been
due for wears. The Subscriber has used every
honest cxertion to procure money TO meet his
engagements, and favor his customers; any
longer indulgence therefore, it is unreasonable
TO expect Separately, Il large number of these
debts are snall, the aggregate amount of which.
would answer all his purposes. 1t is expected
this notice will superccde any further demand.
Z. 4. DOWD.
Educfpld Dec |. 1240 If 44
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NdsF

\ AM required by the Act of the Legisia.
\. ture and by Rule passed at the last Court
for this District, TO make n special return OF
oath, of every Execution in the Sheriti's Office,
within prescribed time. Andin order to SAVE
costs TO the parties, and unpleasant trouble to
myself, hereby respectfully urge every De-
fendant in Execution, to make speedy pay
ment; and all Plaintiffs. whose cases are mark.
ed Wait Orders" TO Come forward and pay,
or cause to lie paid, the costs on such cases, 9TH
erwise the Executions will he sent ont for levy.
s. CHRISTIE, 8. +. d.
Nov. 6, 1870. d 4l
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On motion Of Mr.. Reese,

On motion of Mr.. Reese.
ResOiscd, That these proceedings he signed
by the President aud Secretary, and copy
forwarded To the Edge6eld Advertiser, the
Mercury and Courier, in Charleston, and the
Carnlinan and Chronicle in Columbia, for
publication.
On motion, the Society then adjourned.
d. F. WHITE, Prc'st. pro tenn.
Fl. Stokes, Secretary.
November l6, 1910.
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ly commissioned Brisadier General of the
4lh Brigade.-Char. Cour.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 26.

AUGUSTA, Nov. 26.
Cotton.-During the past week there has
been good demand for Cotton in this mar
kel, and prices have advanced about ofa
cent. Our receipts continue light and the
business is still confined 10 wagons-all
that reaches the market meets with ready
sale at prices ranging from 9 TO 81 cents
principally at 81. We quote as the ex-
lremes of the marker u 81 cents-at
which latter price SOME few sales have been
made.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WNHE Subscriber being abont to remove
u will offer for sale, mt public outcry, on
Saturday the 5th December next. a lot of
Corn and Fodder, Pease, Cowiond, Horses.
Hogs, and Cattle, also Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
Terms twelve months credit, the purchasers
giving notes with two approved securities, with
interest from date.
SIDNEY MORRIS.
Nov 2, 1910 40
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~ o tiCe.

A Ii persons indebted to the estate of
N Jas. O@ilvir. deceased, ar earnestly
requested to make immediate payment, as
The subscriber intends TO close The estate !;
and those having demands against the es-
tale, will prescn, them properly altesteJ,
without delay.
J. S. JETER, Admr.
Nov. 26. 1S4I. If 43
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AND II R SON
Male and Female
ACADEMIES.

WE are happy to announce to The pub
w lie, that W. LEvERIrr has consep-
ted TO continue in our employment, for the
supervision Of the Male Academy, for the
subsequent year. Ills continuance in our
employ lnenl for five successive years NAV
serve as testimonial of his character
and qualifications as classical instructor
We have likewise employed Mrs. Nc
ELRoY Ioiake charge of the Female Acad-
envy. The well known character of this
lady as an experienced aud efficient in
structress, needs, as we trust, no public
conmendation to secure her liberal share
ol patronage. She will give instruction in
the various branches of Female Educa.
1ion. Miss WALLER, who has given am
pie testimony o! her competency, will give
Instruction in the Musical Department.
The rates Of Tuition in both Schools as
heretofore. The exercises of The schools
VIII commence on the first Monday in
January. ]. p. BENSON,
A. EVlNS.
J. N. WHiTNER,
G. ORR,
f.. WEBB,
ID. BROWN.
J. HAMMOND.
Trustees.
Nov. II. 1910. d42
The Edgeield Advertiser will give the
bove four insertions, aud forward l'.eir
account to The Trustees.
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oRITUAR
q Death has been busy at his appointed ,rorJ
DIED.,

DIED,
In Augusta Ca, on the 18th inst, after long
and painful illness. WILLIAM J. Buycy. m.
live of Hartford, (Conn). but for the last foriy.
one years resident of this city. aged GG years.
MIR. Buncc was one among onr oldest inhabi
,ants; he came to this city in 1899. and in ,ha
year, in conncxion with George +. Randolph
commenced the publication of the August
Herald which paper he continued connected
with until 1923. wien its title was changed to
The Georgia Consiiu,ionalist." under which
name he conducted it until 1892. when he sold
out to The present proprietor. or.-Constitutonalis,.
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The Brigadier Election.-A protest
against the election Of Col. Schniere as
Brieatlier General of,he 4ti Brigade. was
heard and overruled by a Board Of O officers,
convened at Branchville on Thursday last;
and Colonel Schuicrle has been according
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House and Lot For Sale.

YHNHE Subscriber offers for sae on reason
b able terms, his House and Lot. situated
in the village of Greenwood, Abbeville Dis
trct. The situation is pleasant. in a central
part of the village. adjoining the Lot of the Fe-
male Academy. The House is one story, con-
taining three rooms and two fire places. be.
fire places. The out buildings are suitable and
convenient Amply to Coils. Richard OF Larkin
Griffin. N. w. HODGES.
N. B. A good male or female servant (boy
or girl) would be- taken partly i'll pay, if prefer
red by the purchaser. N. w. II
FuIman insrnn'ion, Nov 90 lS4O. d44
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" O ticc.

A Ii those indebted 10 the late firm Of Bland,
N. Catlin e. CO., either by nutc or open ac-
count, are earnestly requested TO come forward
and pay up. as the affairs OF the concern must
b. brought tn rl'se.
All such claim not attended 10 by the first of
January ensuing will be placed with all Altor-
rey for collection.
Edse6eld c. H., Nov. %, 1910. # AZ
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TO Rent ali<I Hire.

FHNIIF Subscriber will rent for the ensuing
Il year, the tracts of land of Jno. NJ. Simp-
kis, on the Beaver Dam Creek, now rcnte,
ard occupied by La Fayeue B. Pixlcv, and
Others
He will also hire ont for the ensuing year.
several valuable Negroes. among whom are y
good Carpenter, Blacksmith, Il job Carpen-
ter, Cook or two, and the balance first rate
field hands. ELDRED SlMklNS.
Edgefed C.. H., Nov. 30. 1890. d A.
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Sherrf's Sale.

ohSE III y t)ulSs
UY Virtue of sundiy writs Of Fieri Facias,
I'D | shall proceed to sell OH Thursday the
10th Of December next, at the house of the
Defendant, the following property, 10 wit:
William Attaway vs. John w. Brown.
The following property, viz one Wagon
and Harness, four head Of Horses, six head
of Cattle, some Hogs. one lot of Corn, say
IS bushels, one Saddle and Bride, lot Of
Fodder.
Benjamin Abner vs. the same, the above
described property.
Perry g. Dozier VS. the same, the above
described property.
B. Perry 81 Co. VS. the same, the above
described property
Terms Of sale Cash.
S. CHRISTIE, 8. Ed.
Nov. 26, 1910. b 43
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

I'D ANYWAY oil Friday, the 18th instant,
la from the subscriber. in Columbia n me-
gro man by the name of SAM, a confectionery
by trade, ahont 4O years of age black com.
p!exion. ubout 5 feet inches in height. high
cheek bones. flat nose, sharp face, rather slim.
and inclincs little 10 stomp when walking.
The upper tront teeth little proJcctng-rathcr
down look when spoken to; his teeth rather
black from the constant Use of tobacco lie
had with him silver watch. with II steel chain
aud bload silver key attached. He formerly
belonged 10 Mrs Joor, of EdgefieId. He may
make his way either for Ed efield or States.
burg, where he formerly lived. Whoever de-
livers the said slave To the subscriber. If found
ont of the District, shall receive reward of
Twenty Dollars; and Ten Dollars if appre-
hended in Rich!ard District.
ALEXANDER MARKS.
Columbia, Nov. 10. lS40. C ~
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KYM ENEAgI
u The siiken tie that binds t,eo wiNing hearts.
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On Thursday evening. the 10Th ult.. by Tie
Rev. VIM. b Johnson. Mr. WM. A. HARRIS.
of Charlotte, N. g.. 10 Miss SARAH JANE.
dausht Of MAJOR John S. Jcter. of this vii.
lage.
On Tuesday evening. Gath ul,.. in AbbeviIle
District by the Rev. VIM. b. Johnson, Col.
MARSHALL VI. FRAZIER, of this village, 10 Miss
SARAH ASs HARRIS.
The Printers fee received in both instances.
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Private & Transient Boarding,

PiTVatc 6 transient Boarding,
BY MRS. EDWARD W. COLLIER.
& HE has taken Mr.. Curtis brick bull
- ding, Immediately opposite Messrs.
Benlly g. McCord's Grocery Store and
Messrs. StovaIl. Simmons & Co.'s Ware.
house, where she will accommodate a
few regular Boarders, or any of her country
friends who may please to call on her.
Families from the country can here havo
relil emeul, and yet be convenient to busi-
ness.
Augusta, Ga. Ocr 20, f 40
The Milledgeville Journal and Edgeficld
Advertiser will copy the above for six weeks
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~ o ticc.

A N ELECTION will be held on the End
IA Monday in January next. and the day
following. for Clerk of the Conrt of Common
Pleas aud General Sessions, for Edgeield Dis
trict, at the following places. to wit:
Longmires. Golfers, Clouds, Pine House,
Christies. Dun,ons, Sheppards, Ridge, Meet
ing-Street, Hamburg, Mt. Willing. Court
House. Richardson's, Parks. Perry's. Goth
rams. Mosley's. Aliens, Poweis, Longs,
GEO. POPE, Clork E. D.
Nov. 10, 1910. II Al
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LAST NOTICE..

NECESSITY compels the thus to re-
lN quest all persons who are indebted 10
II. l.. Jeffers & Co., letters d Boulware.
or II. L. Jeffers, to make immediate pay
ment, at lie IT by The first ofJanuary next,
as owe money that must he paid.
H L. JEFFERS.
Hamburg, Nov. IL, ~
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

= ~ H1.t TT 10Fs' 'TT'".1Hf
vs..
DANIEL PaRDUE AND JOEL
BuRNHAM, Defendants.
TT appearing 10 my satisfaction, tha
II Daniel Purdue anl Joel Burnham,
The Defendants in The above stated case.
reside without, the limits of this Stale. II
is therefore ordered that they do appear
aud object 10 the division or sale of the
real estate of Lee Steel, deceased. on, or
before the first Monday in February next,
1871, ar their consent 10 the same will be
entered of record.
Given under my hand, this oath dav of
Nov. 1910.
OLIVER TOWLES, o. E. D.
Nov. 26. ab As
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NOTICE.

Ii Persons having demands against Pres
q lev Bland, deceased, are requested to rem
dor them duly attesled, to the subscribers with.
in ,he prescribed time, aid those indebted
,n ,he estate nreviuus 10 the sale, are requested
TO make Immediate payment.
5. CHRISTIE, Ereemors.
JOHN BLAND, N1''A''''
Nov. G, 1870. 81
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State of South Carolina.

EpY OLIVER TJWLES, Esquire, Ordi-
n b nary Of Edgeiicld District.
Whereas Edmnnd Penn hath applied to
me for Letters Of Administration. on all and
singular the goods and clmttlcs. rights and
credits Of David Walls, lals of the District
aforesaid, deceased
These are, therefore. To cite and adnonsh all
and singular, the kindred aud creditors Of the
said deceased, 10 be and appear before me-. al
orr next Ordinary Court for the said District,
10 be holden mt Edgrtield Court House on the
7th day Of Dec, to show cause if any, why
the said Administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and seal this 23ll day
uf November "ne thousand eight hundred and
forty, and in the sixty.lilh year of American III
dependence y. TOWLES, D. T.. d.
Nov. 23 1910 ($2 l2l) 43
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FO Il SALE,

VUNHE Subscriber offers for sale his house
and lot in ,heViIlage Of Edgeield, known
as the Mansion House; lately occupied by the
Rev. w. v. Dunn, rs n Tavern. The house
is large and commodious, with every necessary
out building. Terms will be made easy. to an
annroved purchuser. For further particulars
arrrr;re of WIN. BRUNSON.
Near Uuntonsville.
Nov. 9, 1840 4o
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State. Of SOntil Can olina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

RY OLIVER TOWLES, Esquire. Ordi.
LID nary of Edgefeld District.
Whereas. Frederick Mcdaniel and Shader.
icls linlmes, have applied % me for Letters of
Administration. or oil and singular the goods
and cllattles, rights and credits of Elizabeth
Holmes. late Of the said District deceased, de-
ceased,
These are therefore to cite and admohish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to b.: and appear before me, ut
our next Ortlinary's Court for the said District
to be hollcn 1t Edgeficld Court House on the
7lh day of December. next, to show callse. if
any, why tho said Administration should not be
granted.
Given Under my hand and seal this 23d day
of November, one thousand e glIt hundred and
triy aud in the sixly-itl year of American
Independence. .. TOWLES, o. E d.
Nov. 3D. ($2 1917 b 43
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FOR SALE.

MTY Plantation un Turkey Creek, contain
lV1 ing abunt 800 acres. ten miles west of
Tho Village. If not sold before the first OF jan
nary, i, will be rented for the ensuing year.
4. +. MINIS.
Nov. "a. 1910 u 43
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Last Notice.

yV,HOsE Indebted to the estate of Jos. Grill.
/ fin, deceased. arc earnestly requstcd to
make immediate payment, as we are anxious ,
10 make final settlement with the estate, oy 1l
the first of January next. None bat South
Carolina money will be taken, without the
usual discount.
RC. GRIFFIN. Administrators
T.. C. GRIFFIN. nu''''''''''
Cambridge, Nov. S. lS40. al
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N OtiCe.

n IL Persons indebted to the estate OF VIM
"a NJ. Butler, deceased, are earnestly re-
nues,ed to make immedicte payment, as The
Tuhscribcr intends to close the estate !; ann
those hav ngdemands against the estate VIII
,o ,reocnt them duly attcsted without delay.
p'''' nj GRIFFIN, Executor.
Nov. s, 1870. 81
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NEW STORE.

YSNIIE Subscriber respectfully announces
that he has leased the Store corner Of
,ket and Centre streets, lately occupied by
Mr. G. II. Taylor, aud will keep OIL han all
assortment Of Groceries, Cotton Baggins,
Rope, Iron, &c. &c.
Orders from the country will meet with
prompt and strict attention. oa,,,,u
Hamburg, Nov. 9, 1910. Il al
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Shakers Garden Seeds.
Crop Of 1910.

TllE Augusta Seed Store will be re-.
IL opened on or about Tho 2OtI of this
month, where will he offered for sale a
large assortment OF SEEDS, raised only
by the SHAKERS Of Conneclicui-the
subscriber having none other. These
Seeds are perfectly genuine, as three years
have proved, they therefore require nothing
to set them nfI. The usual allowance
made to country dealers.
a few Brushes, Selves, Sugar Boxes,
Swilis, &C., for sale.
J. ii. SERVICE.
Nov. 9. II -
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THE Friends Of Major JOHN Qnattlc-
IL bum, announce him as Candidate
for Tax Collector.
Oct. &c, 1910 tf 80
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THE Friends of Major A. Jones. an
u nounce him as Candidate for the
Office of Tax Collector.
Nov. 9, 1910. tf 40
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PLANTERS, HOTEL,


Formerly hnoun as GLOVERs HOTELJ
He Subscriber, respectfully informs lis
friends and the travelling public general.
y y that lie has purchased The above named
notel, and has fitted it up in manner, sur
passed by none i'll the country. IT is now open
Tor Tor Inc nc reception Of Travellers and Boarders.
Market affords.
His Stables are spacions, and hountifnIlv
supplied with Grain and Fodder, and attended
by faithful and attentive Osfleis.
The undersigned pledges himself that no
exerfIohs on his purt shall he spared, 10 give
general satisfaction 70 all who NAV favor him
~itll their patronage.
c II. GOODMAN.
~ Late of !he Globe Hotel, Augusta, Ga.
November 10, 1910. tfaI
The Augusta Constitutonalist, Charles
Ion Courier, South Carolinian and Greenville
Mounlaincer, will give the above three inser.
tons, and forward their bills to CHG
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~ o { ice.

office.
ENIIE Co.par.nership between the snbscri-
IL bcrs, under the firm of Penn g. Bran.
non. was dissolved on the first of March last.
They take this opportunity ofrarne>,ly re-
questing all persons indebted to said firm. and
to the firm of Brannon. Hudson & Co., either
by note Or book account. 10 make immediate
,,aymrt. All debts due not paid by the first of
January next, will be pnt in suit. as longer in.
diligence will not he given. w. b. Brannon
is authorized TO settle the business
&. l. PENN,
T.. PENN.
w. B. BRANNON.
Dec. ], 1910. d a.
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"a O t / &c.

YUNIIE subscriber. wife Of Anthony Delo
n reu, who resides in the villnge of Edge
field. and is a Turner and Cabinet Maker
hereby gives notice OF her intention TO trade rs
a sole trader.
ELIZABETH DELOREA.
Nov. 1S, 1910. 43
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-11-11

character and from his eminent public
services, yet when we consider the mag
nitnde of The Interests involved in The case
10 the reputation of our country, and &c
the great cause CT freedom and right, we
feel that noble as is the resolution of Mr..
Adams to step forth, as from a generation
that is gone, in defence ofthese oppressed
men; yet in the eyes of America, of Eu-
rope, Of posterity, and of all good men. he
will gain, from his connexion with such
cause, far more than he will give
His appearance before that august tribu-
nal will hereafter shine as the brightest
day in the life the man whose history
has been for half century identified
with his country's. Li5eroton
Force AND IRoN WoRKs.-We men
toned in a paragraph in our yesterdays
paper. that Messrs., L. B. Ward 6 Co.
were making wrought iron shaft, which,
when completed, would weigh four thou
sand pounds and in the manufacture of
which six thousand pounds of scrap and
bar iron had been used Large as that
amount appeared TO US. we learn this morn
ing that it is only one half the actual
weight; itshould have read six TONS used
in the manufacturing, and IFS weight, when
completed, four tons.-N Z. Spectator.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-11-11
must be sacrificed. Il will not turn to
the right hand or the left.
DREAMING THE sHACKLEs.

The readers Of the Telegraph will rec
ollect that the Methodist General Confer.
ence. at its last session. held in Baltimore
passed a resolution, cutting offthe testimo,
ny Of colored persons. in church disci
pine, in the Slaveholding States, $50 that
however enormous the crime committed
by The white person whether it be adulte.
ry, incest, rape, robbery, arson, or muir
cer-in the presence Of whatever number
Of colored persons, even though they all
be members ofthe Methodist church, their
Testimony may not be allowed. in'disciplin.
ing the guilty
At the late Quarterly Meeting on the
Circuit in this region, held in ibis village,
the following preamble and resolution
were adopted, in relation TO the doings Of
the General Conference at Baltimore, and
to slavery. The actors in this matter
have we'll put their hands TO a good work,
and il is to be hoped that they will not
. look back,'' or withhold. until the
shackIes are broken, not only from the
church to which they belong, on this sub
ject. but from every bondman in our own
land and throughout the world.
Whereas, nearly three millions Of our
fellow creatures in our own country are
held in state Of slavery which is contra
nv TO the laws of God, and nature,-hurt-
fu! to society, and opposed TO the spirit of
our Savior's golden rule,-tens Of thou
sands of them being members of our cwn
churches. And whereas the late GeHer-
al Conference at Baltimore Resolved that
it is ineIpedient and unjustifable for any
preacher TO permit coLored person 10
give testimony against aohite person, in
any State where they are den;edthat priv
ilege in trials at law, and also refused to
take exceptions 10 resolutions OF Southern
Conferences, declaring that slavery is
not moral evil and thereby tacitly en-
dorsed that sentiment. therefore
ReSolred, BY the official members oil
the Methodist Episcopal Church, on the
Brandon and Leicester Circuit, assembled
in Quarterly Conference, that we do re.
cord our unqualified. dissent at the above
acts of General Conference, and also that
we most soIemnly express our disappro
baton Of the system of American Slavery
Passed, at Brandon, Oct, 81, 1910.