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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1867-08-03
Register, Register.

The various gcntlcmcn who have been an
pointed by the Commanding General as Regis
trars for this District, have received prclimina-
ry instructions from Headquarters; and the
indications arc, that it will not be vcfy long
before the appointments will be issued for the
meetings Of the Boards of Registration at tn,
different polls to II Give the names of voters.
according to the i construction scheme Of
Congress. AS this Is new thing to South
Carolinians, we revert to this subject again.
for the purpose of explaining the moelus opcr-
antli second time to our readers The Regis
trnrs will give public notice of the days and
places Of Registration, just like the Tax Col
lcctor gives notice of his various District an.
pointmcnts. On the appointed days, they will
be on hand with proper blanks and books, to
put down the names of all such ms desire to
vote at the election to be afterwards held, and
who arc not disfranchiscd undor the Acts Of
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1867-08-03
THE ORANGEBURG NEWS.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1867.

= hh'le ace rosc'ne 10 o"rsclres nc s!yh! cfd,G-
ming our omn political position ly means Of ouy
editorial coiunims,, acc ,cM be pleased to DuJIsh
contributions .Iion' our .tcllo,r-ctiscns ,9,on the
grMrc questions 'chich aow ogitatc he 1,uJhc
n'ind 'chether their opinions coincide ,oM ours
or not. II district nemspaper, ,rc consider,
should DC an indcr Of the parious shades Of lop
ular sentiment ~ The section Of country IN mhich
Il circ"futcs. Or columns arc oucn, Mwc/ore,
for any communications propcyly mrticn, accom-
Pnn'cd by a responsible name, not personal IN
Ms'r character, nor absolutely Injurious III Mci,.
teAnlentY
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1867-08-03
The Whites iii Virginia.

q fE..t z
A Virginia correspondent of the New York
1imcs, givos somo information Of the STARTLING
fact, that the probabilities arc in favor of there
being majority of negro voters in the State
of Virginia, and says:
This is due to the refusal of manv Of the
whites to register themselves under tho militia
ry bill. 1t is believed that about oO, 900 negro
voters have been registered, while the whites.
who could have registered to the number of
l25,OO0, arc, according to the computation
now made, several thousand behind the blacks.
That the negroes will act compactly in politics.
and make strenuous attempts to elect their own
special representatives, black or white, there is
little .oonbt; and that much bitterness of feel
ing between the two races will be ehgcndered
in the contest for political supremacy, is evil
dent from the present course of things. Tho
large prcpondcrancc of registered blacks over
whites in portion of Eastern Virginia, has
filled the people with gloom and alarm. The
reproaches which arc visited upon the dolin-
qucnt whites are very severe, and the indigna-
ton which is everywhere felt against tho blind
and scnscless newspapers which have misled
the white men into 50 dcplorablc blunder and
crimc as turningioycr Virginia to the power of
negroes, pcrvades every part of tho country"
What is here stated about Virginia will pro-
badly happenIini'oth Southern States, and
those who hold aloof from registration will find
out the seriousness of the mistake when too
late to remedy it-LaurensriUe Herald.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1867-08-03
The Doctrines Of the Grads" in South
Carolina.

For the information of our readers, VIC pub
lsh in full the platform adopted by the Union
Republican Convention in Columbia last week ::
PLATFORM
!. That i'll order to make the labor of all our
loyal fcllow-citizens more cffcctual for CARRYING
out the provisions of Congress, for the rcstora-
ton of law and order in our State as well rs
for the peace and prosperity Of our entire
country, we the people of South Carolina do
form ourselves into a political organization, to
be known as the Union Republican party of
South Carolina
2. That as republican institutions cannot be
preserved unless intelligence be generally diff
fused among all classes we will favor uniform
system Of free schools and colleges, which shall
be open to all.
5. That VIC will favor a liberal system Of
public improvements, such railroads, canals
and other works, and also such system of
awarding contracts for the same as will eivc all
our fellow-ctizcns an equal and fair chance to
share in them
1. That as large land monopocs tend only
to make the rich, richer, and the poor, poorer
and arc ruinous to tho agricultural commercial
and social interests of tho State, the Lceisla-
turc should offer every practical induccment
for the division and sale of unoccupicd lands
among the poorer classes, and as an encourage
mcnt to immigrants to settle in our State.
5. That the interest of the State demand a
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1867-08-03

name of Judas. One white delegate from
Charleston wanted all opposed to reconstruction
to be sent to Castle Pinckncy.; but the moro
sensible darkcys put down the idea with dccid-
cd expressions Of dissent ~,
OF their platform, VIC have nothing to say at
present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
The sntimation that the Executive Depa

The intimation that the Executive Depart
ment is interesting itself about the trial of Mr..
Davis are entirely groundlcss. Since Mr.. Davis
was delivered to the judicial authorities, in May
the Federal Executive has taken no action in
his case.
Hon James Lyons, of Virginia, recently here
from visiting his client, represents MIR. Davis as
ready and anxious for trial The defence vii
contend that the recognized constitutional doc:
trine, North and South, previous to the war;
taught that allegiance vas due first to State
it having the immediate control of the citizens
life and property, and that unfaithfulness to il
involved the loss of both.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

view, such losses are sure to be retrieved if the
people who incur them are Injured to those hab-
ats of seJ-gouernnaent, and to that teettng OF
self reliance, aolicl are the spring andtte source
of all real greatness. With the aid Of these, eu.
cry damage may be repaired, and ere'y erat
remedied Without them the slightest bto1o may
be fatal In Spain, they are unknown; and it
seems impossible to establish them. In that
country, men have been so long accustomed to
pay implicit Difference to the Grown and tn
Church, that loyalty and superstition have
usurped the place of those nobler emotions, to
which all freedom is owing, and in the absence
of which, the<fue idea of independence can
h. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Our Floater

VIM f. Gordon, Of Louisa has announced
himself a candidate as foater to represent the
counties of Augusta, Albemarle and Louisa. =
He is in favor Of reconstruction on the Con-
gressional plan. In his announcement card he
says:
"Anxious for the restoration of the State to
the Union, believing that no real prosperity can
come to the people of the South until the ques-
tons growing out of the late war shall be def
nitely settled, shall, as citizen, vote for the
call of Convention; and if elected to that
body. will advocate the adoption of a Consti-
tuition in literal compliance With the require
ments of the acts of Congress.
Upon those subjects upon which the Con
vention will be permitted freedom of action no
distinct pledges seem 10 be demanded; but it
is proper for me to say that will vote for no
form of government which does not guard With
equal and impartial care the rights and liberties
of all.
From card in another column, it will be
seen that Peter Independence Kurts is also a
candidate, and as he is on our platform We will
have to support him in preference to the Louisa
CO. operator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Plain Questions of Common Sense.

The Cincinnati Enquirer puts the following
plain questions of common sense. Will the
Radicals read and reflect upon them seriously
not as partizans, but as men who are interested
in the happiness, prosperity, and well-being Of
the country. The Enquirer says:
''Do we want to heal the wounds caused by
the late war between the North and South p
Do we want to make the Southern people our
friends, or shall we force them to be, IN future,
bitter enemies? Do we want good fellowship
restored in the conflicting sections? If we do,
what is the policy to effect it? Is it that OF
the Radicals? Do they pour oil upon the
troubled waters, or anoint, with healing saye,
the gaping wounds? Is not their whole course
of action undisguisedly calculated to foster en-
nifty and bitter strife? Do they address the
South in any manner likely to win its affec-
tons? They VIGOROUSLY do not Ali their
measures, and all their schemes, necessarily
foster bad blood, and malignant passion in those
who ought to be friends. They seem to exer
else perfectly devilish ingenuity, to increase
all the asperity and i'll nature which the war
produced They seem determined that the
country shall never have any real peace Their
acts are acts Of prescription and acts OF ven
geance Their words are words Of hate, OF de-
nunciation, of bitter sarcasm and scorn. Their
press vies with their clergy In malicious deta-
nations. They take pleasure in raking open
all the old sores of the past, and seem to be
MORALLY afraid that they may be forgotten
Was there ever more ungenerous or unwise
spirit displayed? Could there be anything
worse for the interests of the country? Could
the most malignant enemy Of the United States
devise anything more detrimental to our inter
nal peace and prosperity?
1--WE entreat those who are not too far gone
umph too dearly purchased by national ruin,
who exercise some common sense in their view
of government affairs, to consider these things,
and to hereafter cease to act with those whose
language and acts foster enmity and hatred in
stead of peace, between our States and sections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

The Washington Chronicle thinks that as
running the machine on the State sover-
eighty theory does not answer, it is about time
'to reverse the engine, and try to run up the
inclined plane of liberal construction to the
higher table land of national greatness and Sc
curity.'' And, if this does not bring about a
smash up, it will not be the fault Of the engi
neers or the inclined planet Running up
hill, when there is no occasion for it, is some
times as dangerous as running down hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Dr1t0S & Medicines.

NOTICE.-Havingb bought the Drug Store
~ of DR.. j. L. Brown, / will continue the
business at the same stand, and will give it my
entire and careful attention, assuring ALL they
may rely upon getting the best of articles and
promising particular accuracy and promptness in
compromising Prescriptions.
1 will receive in few days. a fresh stock of
Pure Drugs and Medicines, Perfumery, Soaps,
a., selected by myself, WHICH | can recommend
as being fresh and genuine.
I respectfully ask a call from my friends and
the public.
oct ST +. H. LINK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
The National Mteli0encer SAYS:

Now the cry Of impeachment is to be re-
can only get out of the dilemma into which his
counselors have betrayed him, by inviting a
conflict between himself and his accusers. They
can bring no charges of inddelity against him,
Of which they are not douby guilty. In re-
cent letter referring te the reconstruction acts,
Mr. Stevens, OF Pennsylvania, writes: s'S;9me
of the Senate seemed to doubt their power un-
der the Constitution which they had just repu.
dated, and wholly outside of which all agreed
that we were acting, else our ~Aole work OF re-
construction was usurpatlOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
AUCTION Sales.
NOMMISgTONER,s SAFE


" of decree of the Circuit Court of Greenbri-
e e6s county, rendered on the 18th day of june.
which John W. Dunn, is plaintiff Thomas B.
Renick's administrator heirs, ct ais. are defend
ants; and Samuel G. Ludington, is plaintiff, and
Thomas B. Renick's administrator, ct ais, are
defendants, in the other, the undersigned COM
missioner, appointed in said decree, will proceed,
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF OCTOBER,
to sell, at public auction to the highest bidder,
the land in the bill and exhibits mentioned, con-
tanning 1900 Acres -lTl1F =
Said land lies in the county of Greenbrier and
township OF railing Spring and is the tract known
as the Capt William Renicl Tract"
TERMS OF SALE-Six, twelve. and eighteen
months, in equal instruments except so much
cash in hand as will pay the costs of suit and the
costs and charges of executing this decree-tbe
purchaser or purchasers, giving bond, with ap-
proved security, and lien retained upon the
land as additional security until the deferred in
stsllments are paid.
sep IU-6W Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
NIEyy HOOKS. .&c.-Psal1ns and Hymns

NEW BOOKS, Ae.-Psal1ns and Hymns
~ from the Presbyterian Committee of Pub
LEGATION at Richmond Questions on Bible Doc
trire, for the Closet, the Family and Bible Clas-
ses, by the Rev. Jas. B. Ramsey, of Lynehburg;
ply; The Daughter of an Empress, by Louisa
Muhlbach; Sterling Southern Readers, Spelling
Books, Primer and Copy Books; Fine French,
Black and Violet colorea Inks; Fine French
Copying Ink. ROBT COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

The fact that Convention will certainly be
called is no reason why our people should vote
for it. We have felt convinced ever since the
passage of the military bill, submitting that
question to the registered voters, that the Con-
vention would be called, and so stated IN the
first article we wrote upon the subject; but that
furnished no reason why we or others should
vote for it. The Charlottesville Chronicle is
mistaken in the statement that it requires a
majority of the registered voters to adopt the
Constitution. 1t requires the vote of MAORI
ty of the registered voters to constitute valid
election, but if a majority vote-lncludlng those
who vote for and those who vote against
simple majority of those voting is all that Is
necessary to adopt the Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Fine Brood Heifers.
uHINE BRED HELPERS FOR SALE,

The undersigned has a lot of SO Fine Thorough
Bred and Grade HEIFERS, from Pulaski and
Wythe counties, which he offers for sale to the
stock raisers of this county. These cattle will
be here on Wednesday,, the 9th instant, where
they can be seen by persons wishing to purchase.
octS-1t* JAMES A. MILLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
PPiUGte Sales.
LTINE MINERAL LAND for SALE

NNE MINERAL LAND for saIe.-
4 The subscriber wishes to sell 4 most valua-
bic tract OF land, situated in Greene county, Va,
II miles from Gordonsvile and II from Char
lottesvile, containing 200 acres, about 70 of
winch IS cleared and in good state of eultiva-
ton, and the balance is heavily timbered
There is never failing spring of water ear the
house, and Swift Run, branch sufficiently bold
to turn any kind of machinery, runs near the
line.
This tract has on it an inexhaustible supply of
PURE CRYSTALIZED MAGNETIC
MINERAL
from which the finest iron and steel can be man.
ufactured. This mineral is of the very best quail
lty and, with capital, this place can be made one
OF the most valuable in the State of Virginia.
The Virginia Central Railroad-about II miles
dlstantTis of easy access by good roads leading
to charlottesville and Gordonsville
For further information address
JACOB w. ZERKEL.
New Hope, Augusta county. Va.
Hagerstown Mail, and Lancaster Inteilipencer
weekly, copy one month and send bill to this
office for collection
1-1p,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Patches and JeaUeZ2'3/.

FHvAKE MOTICE-Read-A fine Assert
ment Of Rich and Splendid Jewelry, Watches,
Spectacles, &C., just received at Meredith's old
stand and for sale low by
oct S-Vind copy G. G.. YEAKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THERE begins to be more talk about I'm
parchment, than there was month ago
The leaders, it is thought want TO throw out
new card, in the game they have on hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THE colored people at Buffalo, New York,
have shown determination to force their chill
dren into the public schools in that city, for the
education of white children. The City Council
having refused to grant permission, they sent
their children, nevertheless. The latter were
elected by the Superintendent, who is now
threatened with arrest. and suit at law under
the Civil Rights bill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THE Methodist Church in Greenbrier county,
was forcibly seized Sunday week by Northern
Methodist preacher and two of his abettors. :
After they took possession, they tolled the bell
for more than half an hour. The Independent
is virtuously indignant at this outrage on Gus
tom sacred and time honored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

w. The circulation of the Spectator is about
as great as the combined circulation of both the
other papers published in this place, and has as
many subscribers in this county alone as are con,
tanned in the whole subscription list OF either OF
the other papers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

In Ohio the Republicans are split into two
wings in the matter of the election of United
States Senator. One wing advocates the re-
election of Wade, the other will concentrate all
its strength on Schenck
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

JOHN MITCHELL intends to commence the
publication Of the Irish Citizen in New York,
on the 18th of the present month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
zns- The Snectntor having about as many sub

scribers as both of the other papers published in
this place, it is to the interest of persons to ad-
vertise in the Spectator, and tits the duty OF those
who advertise for others to advertise in that pa
per which has the largest circulation. 1t be-
comes the duty of agents. commissioners, admin,
istrators, executors and all who are entrusted
with the interests of others to advertise IN the
SPECTATOR, as it has much larger clrcula-
ton than any other paper published here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THE Radicals of Southampton have nomina-
ted John Brown, genuine negro, for the Con-
Yention. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

A WASHINGTON correspondent of the BaltI-
more Gazette states that it is now certain that
Mr.. Seward and Mr.. Adams will change places,
and that General Grant is speedily to vacate
the War Department. Grave changes are also
said to be pending against the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Town papers copy
A TTENTION!!-our entire stoc

TENTION!! -Our entire Stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
is open and being sold off. rsr,
We have received, in addition, large lot of
city made Ladies' Shoes, of all styles, and
eff the best quality.
Also another lot of latest style CLOAKS ana
WRAPPINGS.
We will keep up a full line of desirable goods
as we receive goods almost daily.
OctS-tf kA4SER u YUM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THE National Intelgenccr says that, I'VE
know that Mr. Lincoln fathomed the designs
of the Radicals precisely as they have since ia
ken practical FORM He denounced them, and
said to his confdants that he would head them
off,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

THE Charlottesville Chronicle says lit is per
fectly evident that the jig is up with the colored
people,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars.
Money TAINTED.
DURKE'S IRON WORKS

= UNAE'S EkON WORKS,
~ STAUNTON, VA, Ger. End, 1867
All persons indebted to me are hereby respect
fully called upon to come forward without delay
and settle their respective accounts, by note or
otherwise as change in the conduct of my bus
mess renders it absolutely necessary that settle
ment should be had to the 1st of September.
Further Indulgence cannot be given. III.
oct8-3t w. A. BURKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
WU23tS /!
XNTANTED.

w. 1000 pounds FRESH BUTTER,
and 500 lbs. DRIED CHERRIES-seeded
will buy FLOUR s. GRAIN.
nave on hand good stock of GROCERIES,
which l will sell at a small profit.
SANDIE POINTS,
. opposite lst National Bank, -Staunton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

The correspondence in the Spectator to-day
nominating Richard Mauzy, editor, candidate
for the Convention, appears without his knowl-
edge. he being in Lewisburg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

EXECUTORS SALE will sell, at
IL public auction, at the late residence of Col.
s. ID. Conner, deceased. near Fishersville; Va,
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 10TH, 1867,
the personal property belonging to the deceased
consisting in part of the following:
Six colts, two and three years old, sixty head
Of cattle-improved stock-some of them fat !;
five hundred bushels Of wheat, re, corn, about
thirty tons of hay, farming utensils, McCormick's
Reaper, Union Mower good as new; one side
saddle, SC.
Terms made known on day of sale.
c. B. COINER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08

Mr.. AND Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS arrived at
Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, the 2Sth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
II AND FOR SALE.

My very desirable property on the main road
between Mt Scion and Sangersville Augusta
county, Va, is for sale. There is about II acres
Of land Oh which thsEe is 9 good frame house.
dining-room and kitchen; 4 roolns S dreplacos,}
ocut,buidings, a never-faiing we'll of good water
IN the yard, a good garden and large collection
of selected fruit trees
ii. WETZEL,
may 29-fms Woodstock, Va.
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.-FHE
"A subscriber having removed to an adjoining
e9pnty, is DESTROYS of selling his farm on Middle
River in Augusta county. This farm is i've miles
West of Staunton on the Jennings Gap road
Middle River runs through it. This tract con-
talns near THREE HUNDRED ACRES, with
about two hundred acres cleared and between fif-
ty and sixty acres of fine rirer bottom 1t con-
tains comfortable Dwelling House, a frst-rats
Spring ano.aalry IN tne yara, a SwisAer barn 80
feet long by 40 wide; also good orchard of Sc
le9s s ir1is. THESE wishing to examine the farn,
will call upon Mr.. g. w. Lilley,, living on tho
place. The subscribers address is
CHARLES S. THOMPSON.
mayt-H Brownsburg,
HOckbrldge county, Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-10-08
COUNTY MEETING.

We are authorized and requested by many
citizens to announce that public meeting will
be held at the Court house, on Saturday next,
at IL o'clock, A. NJ, to nominate conservative
candidates to represent Augusta County In the
Constitutional Convention.
Virginian and indicator are requested to
c0rv
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