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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07
CON S,I.G N:EES

tB- The following named persons h.v.
freight in .he:Depot at:Abbsv,lIs: ~ :: =;
H 8 Kerr, w'b Mars d Co.,, A ..aiorsis.
Bradley D. Widemap. T G Perrin, T sims..
Expres'.-s 8 q T, Baker. J. A Tsln.dgs.
Mrs F NJ Mitchell, q Kerr. Miss 8 Jones.
F " Conner, "A Thomson. :Mrs,W NJ Jonas,
Maj D T Sims, Rsv'A>a tiarn,an, CIV Grifi6.
hrs' JAS. .Marsin,' Charles. Smith; Mrs VIM 2R,
Mathews. w G Gray, J H Thes,. o Lark. ~
, d. R. sOEDLEY. .Ag... g
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

pa. The Democratic Club met as
usual on Saturday evening last. and
was entertained with an interesting
and eloquent address.from Hon. r., G.
ferrin. On next Saturday evening,
one or more addresses may be expect:
cd ... =
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

p Mr.. J. j. Cunningham amour
announces his withdrawal from our ad.
versising columns Cor the present. lie
will still be- found at No. 2 Whites
Block, ready to, serve his customers
with anything in the dry goods Or
grocery lines, at the lowest prices.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

aa- A bill is now pending before
tho Legislature, vacating all Offices in
South Carolina, except these fillod by
tho late eiections.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

@ Thos. P. Walker, coroner for
Nlchland District, in reply to letter
from the new Attorney General, re.
fuses to vaeate his oftico-denies that
Chamberlain is Attorney General
that Richland is Cou"ty-and propc.
ses to make lhe qncstion>legally.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

ew A great 'tatfheatioh meeting
OF the nomination Of Seymour and
biair was held in Aiken, ,@on the 4th
inst, at which General Hampton and
others delivered speeches. -
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

The political disabilities of .e1-G> vernon
Orr have BEEN removed. lie has goue to
Arkansas and Iowa.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

er A. grand ratification meeting Of
the Democracy, is to be held at. Eige,
field G. f., on 2d.Seprember.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07
MASS MEETINc on III,

MASS MEETING OF TIE DEMocpAcv
Lam requested by Captain Edw. l..
Parker, Chairman of Special Commit.
tee, to oxiond to the Democratic
Clubs Of Abbeville District a cordial
invitation to meet tho Democracy of
Anderson, Piokons, Ocopoe and Grcer.
vlllo, at Anderson G. H., on Wednee.
day, tho 10Th of August instant.
J. s. COTHRAN,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

S@- The sherilrs office 10 Edgofeld
DISTRICT, 8: g. has been robbed Of
80 100: - - - Sr@s&. -:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

n9- We regret to learn that the
bnrn OF our esteemed follow cilizon,
DR.. ). ). Reid, was struck by light
ming on Monday last, set on fire and
consumed, together with a quantity
OF fodder. Tho horses, in-an adjacent
stable were removed without injury
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07
Chairman of Convention of Delegates.

s@- We learn that an excellont
dinner was givon by the ooIored Dem.
ocrats of hit. Carmel to their white
friends on Saturday last, at which
addresses wore mado by tho Bov. o.
L. Porcher. and by. James Bryan,
oolored. There was q large crowd OF
blacks and whites present, on tho oc-
casion, and tho day passed. Off very
pleasantly and harmoniously.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

nA- We direct attention to tho card
of Mr.. J. N. Bolcher, who has opened
his Livery Stables at tho corner OF
Washington street. He has good
saddle horses, single and double
buggies, and Ill tho appliances of a
first class livery stable. We commend
him TO tho patronage of our triends.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-07

ters. 1t is Int the repetition OF a thread
bare truism to say that capitol ia ever Shy
Of hazardous enterprises !; that it's opera
tons are based upon we'll established laws
or at least upon a reasonable degree o
cert#iuty that it appreciate .thea maxim
"U6ijus incertuna ibi jus nullums." Ag-
ricultdial investments, therefore will pre-
sent little temptation TO foreign capital,
when involved IN 80 much of doubt and
and uncertainty. The interests of. com.
mercs are likewise are best subseryed
when its returns are most sure, and its
compensation, even though small most
certain.
When last fall the accumulated evils Of
excessive rains, negligent cultpro, and the
ravages Of the caterpillar, bad crushed The
|reviving hopes Of our planters, the erro.
nsous 'fo'sign' estimates Of a crop Of three
millions bales, sufk prices hers 10 point
far below the cost Of production bad We
possessed accurate Information OF the ex.
tent Of the crop, and deficiency. of supply,
who doubts that millions wosla have been
saved 70 the South, as the legitimate re-.
ward Of tlier prodnGtivs energies bad
any eanizsa beard .. recognized adtbor-
i.y bssS prepared 10 send out its we'll au-
tkensicaisd. circulars, who would have
beeo % bsIe, ss u whss leidra 10 Mao:
ehestef .soaafhpg their faiss estimates
Expsrishdsd flspters Of the lati,,uds, !, o.
coianb,a, .this' State, aKieh il about.
tbs ssniral shalt of tks sapst soDstOa Region
win inform you that setssa blooms atsr'
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

Yrs AND Downs OF FoRTuE. Two
men who were instrumental in dlscov-
ering sources of incalculable wealth to
the country, and in enriching thous-
ands of individuals. are to-day in next
TO INDECENT circumstances. and one, at
least, is in fact appealing to the nation
they were in measure the means OF
enriching for pecuniary relief. Gen.
Suffer, of California, whose name is
inseparably connected with the discov-
cry Of the gold fields in that State. and
on whose farm the precious deposits
vera first discovered, is in Washing
ton. His sole dependence consists OF
a small pension, granted by the State
of California, and the object OF his
visit to the Atlantic States is to seek
Congressional relief Mr.. Drake, who
first discovered oil in Pennsylvania, ii
seems. did not strike OIL" in the
metaphorical sense, for he is to-day IN
a state of restitution.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DAILY MONITOR
The DAILY MONITOR will be served to sub
scribeIs Mt TEN CENTS A WEEK.
Mr.. GEORGE f. VAN BLARcuM has route
in the upper part of the city. Orders may
be left at this Office. Mr.. WILLIAM G. JONES
will supply those at the port.
Copies may be obtained at the Post Office
and at Robert Caldwells, near the Depot.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14
rssyp, Edward K. Drake. G. w. p. of

cey~ Edward K. Drake, G. W p of
Sons of Temperance OF the state, has
Just returned home from an extensive
trip through South Jersey, where he
officially visited Divisions at Pleasant
vile, Bridgeton, Salem, Burlington.
Hancock's Bridge, Bridgeton and
Mount Holly. At the latter place, he
was accompanied by Hon. Robert NJ.
Foust, NJ. W. P of North America.
About one hundred and fifty members
of the Order were present. All Of the
meetings were largely attended, and
presented good appearance. On
Monday evening Mr.. Drake was invited
to attend Hierophant and Fraternal
Divisions, in Philadelphia, at both OF
which meetings addresses were made.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

THE ELIZABETH DAILy MONITOR is pub
ished at 155 Broad street, next to the Post
Office, by DRAKE AND CUSHING, Editors and
Proprietors. Mail subscribers five dollars a
year, in advance. Single copies two cents.
J. MADISON DRAKE,
FOSTER NJ CUSHING.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

Bay Judge Green, this morning, adj
iourned the Morris and Essex Railroad
case.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

The Cubans are still at it--so is the
Prince of our merchants. Mr.. EDw. r.
WILLIAMS, who to-day advertises to
give away kid gloves and corsets. Mr.
Williams deserves his great success.
Read his marvellous story on the second
page, and act accordingly.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14


will supply those at the port
Copies may be obtained at the Post Office
and at Robert Caldwel's. near the Depot.
Deacon Andrews was consigned to
the Massachusetts State Prison ON Sat
urday, night
Mr.. P. P. Stewart, the inventor of
Stewards stoves, died in Troy last eve
ming.
A Mr. Jacques, from New York, and
Thomas Miner, were drowned in Nor
folk harbor yesterday.
Ten frame houses in Mill street, ea-
vannah, were burned yesterday. Loss,
$4,000.
The Coast Survey Steamer, W. L.
Marcy, after careful search, has been
unable to find the recently reported
shoal off the Farallone Islands
William Marshall, of Platte county,
Mo-, who alleged to have murdered his
mother and brothers to get their money
has been captured and lodged in jail.
The Law School of the Washington
University in St. Louis has admitted
young woman as a student.
Capt Edwin Ferrill, who led the
raiding party against Shelbyville about
two years ago, died in Louisville yes
terday.
Judge Gholson of Petersburg, va,
q member of the firm of Gholson,
Walker, & Co. of Liverpool, was found
dead in his bed yesterday morning.
Five prisoners escaped from the
county Jail at Independence, Mo-, yes
terday morning, by saving a hole
through the roof.
The Mayor and City Council of Kan
sas City, Mo-, the officers of the road,
and Commissioners Hoyt and johnson
of Kansas. inspected the first twenty
miles of the Kansas City and Fort Scott
Railroad on Saturday.
The U. S. Grand Jury has indicted
Thomas Reid, tobacco inspector, and
eleven tobacco firms in Covington, Ky.
for conspiracy to defraud the Govern
ment.
Small pox prevails TO an alarming ex-
tent i'll California. A meeting in San
Francisco. on Friday night, voted to
adopt stringent measures to prevent
the further spread Of the malady.
Mrs. Isabella Farrar, of Laconia, n.
H., has been put under five thousand
dollars bail, on charge of attempting to
poison her husband, George l.. Farrar.
Miss Anna Moulton of Lowell, is under
arrest as an accomplice.
Navigation has been suspended
throughout the North and West above
st. Louis. The ferry company at that
city tested their ice breaker, on Friday
and kept the river open for their boats.
The thermometer was at 10 degrees be-
low zero in Kansas City on Saturday.
Joseph Hart, one of the gang that
on recent Sunday afternoon assassin
ated Mr.. William McKieve, in West
Philadelphia, was found guilty, on Sat
urday, of manslaughter but the jury
recommended him to mercy. Five OF
his confederates are yet to be tried.
Mrs. Enright, who kept a grocery in
Worcester, Mrss., was shot by her bus
band, Luke Tully, at about noon on
Saturday. Tully, who is her second
husband, had just returned home after
an absence of two years. After shoot
ing his wife, Tully shot himself through
the head and gashed his throat with a
pair of shears. The wife may recover
but the husband cannot.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-14

sey~ Rev. Mr. Kelly, pastor of the
Elizabeth avenue M. E. Church, last
evening delivered the first of a series of
temperance sermons, to large congre-
cation. 1t is to be regretted that a
more extended notice was not given by
the committee of Lincoln Division.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

ASHLAND MEMORIAL DAY-A TOUCHING
INC1DENT.-Yes Yesterday the ladies of Ashland
decorated the graves of the Confederate
dead, who sleep in quiet little spot neatly
enclosed, and shaded by grand old forest
trees. This Woodland Cemetery, as they
have called it, contains the remains of three
hundred Of our soldiers, nearly all Of whom
were from the far South.
It was pretty sight to see the large num-
Der of ladies and the little children bearing
in their arms baskets and bouquets Of exqui-
site flowers to honor the memory of the no
BILE men who fell in their country's cause so
far away from their own loved homes.
One incident occurred which touched the
feelings of all. The grave of Federal
soldier was found. "Shall we decorate this
grave e?'' said lady. For moment there
was silence, and then with one voice all
said, Yes, for hes5leeps now side by side
with our own dead" And the same fair
hands which decorated the graves of the
southern soldiers now strewed flowers over
the grave of their enemy, sleeping so silent
ly by their sides.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

A SOLDIER OF FoRTUNE.-We had talk
yesterday with an old soldier whose ex-
periences have been interesting and pecu-
liar. Several years ago he was an officer OF
considerable rank in the Prussian service.
Exiled from his own country, he came to
America, and when the war broke out es-
poused the cause of the Confederacy. He
served with distinction in the army of the
South, and was we'll known in Richmond.
III luck made him q prisoner, and he was
carried 10 Fort Delaware, soon discovering
that the commandant of that military pri-
son, the Federal General Schoepf, had been
his orderly in the old country. Making
himself known to the General, our hero
was Immediately released on parole, and
was soon after exchanged through the at
tention of his old orderly.
Finding his way south, he was assigned
to duty at Drewry's Bluff, and there re-
mained until the close of the war.
After the surrender, he went to Mexico
in company with Magruder, Smith, Ste
vens, and others, and being well acquaint-
ed with the French and German tongues,
was of much service to the party as inter
prefer. Learning of his military attain
ments, the Emperor Macmillan offered him
commission in the imperial service. lie
succeeded General Mejiain command Of the
Notifications at Matamoras. In the siege
he was severely wounded in the leg by 9
fragment of shell, and while still under
surgical treatment the empire fell. With
the assistance of friends he returned to the
United States and sought his old friends
at the South. Arrived in Richmond
he was disappointed. His old army COM
panions were scattered all over the country
Few were here to remember him.. Out o.
employment, depressed in spirits, he nov
seeks situation of any kind, and intimates
that he would even be willing to accept
place as private watchman to obtain means
Of support. He is an educated, accom-
plished soldier, an energetic man, and
Master Mason, and would no doubt make
himself useful and valuable to whoever
may be SO fortunate as to secure his ser
vices.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

HORTICULTURAL AND Pathological Ex-
cHANGE.-The managers of the Virginia
Horticultural and Pomological Society have
established, their headquarters on the Sc
cond floor of Purcell's building, corner Of
Main and Governor streets. The rooms will
be well fitted up, and on the tables will be
found at all times the current agricultural
literature, whilst the shelves of the library
will be supplied with standard works on
horticulture, pomology, and agriculture.
The place will thus be made sort of agri-
cultural exchange, which all persons inte-
rested in rural pursuits are invited to visit.
Specimens of produce are solicited. Rooms
open to oil.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

SOCIAL GATHER1NG.-The ladies' Of the
Third Presbyterian church, with indefati-
gable industry, have provided an. original
and interesting entertainment for their
friends at the house of Captain W. II. Cor
don, Broad street near Twenty seventh,
Church Hill. It will be continued this eve
ming. Refreshments of all kinds on hand.
We hope the cordial Invitation extended in
their advertisement viii be. as widely ac-
cepted as these estimable ladies and the
fine attractions of the occasion deserve. II
this be the case, they win have an overflow
ing house and liberal patronage. Every
body is invited. e
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT-CHIEF
JUSTICE SALMON P. CHASE PREsIDING.-Thls
court opened yesterday, pursuant to ad-
journment, at ii A. M.
The case of jeremiah Talbot ct ais. Us.
Leonard NJ. Chancery was argued upon de-
fendant's demur- 81, to bill by Judge Haly-
burton for defendant and Mr.. Neeson for
the complainants. The case was held un-
der advisement.
The case of Herbert g. Hairston Us. Wat
kins ct ais, was heard, and verdict rem
dered for the plaintiffs for sl,SOO.45.
Mcdowell, Withers & Co. Us. E. S. Hob
son. This case was fully heard, and ver-
dict rendered in favor Of the plaintiffs for
$4,000.
In the case of The United States Us. John
H. Anderson ct als., Mr.. John II. Patterson
was recognized in the sum of $4,000 for his
appearance before the court from day to
day.
Governor Henry A. Wise and Mr.. George
W. Booker qualified to practice in this
court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

RADICALS IN CAUcUs.-The Radicals of
Richmond are greatly excited over the Sc
cretary of Wars recommendation to Con-
gress concerning the striking out of the test
oath prescribed by the new Constitution OF
Virginia.
Yesterday evening, at q meeting held at
the Office of William II. Samuel, the sub
ject was broached, and the propriety Of
sending protest to Congress was warmly
discussed. They also introduced the sub
ject of petitioning Congress to order an
early election in this State, it being urged
that long delay would be fatal to the in
terests of the Republican party. Messrs
Gregory, Danner, Richards, Brockmeyer;
Wardwell, Eaton, Poor, Hunnicutt, and
others participated in the meeting. No de-
finite conclusion was arrived at, the differ
ent questions being referred to committees.
which are to report at q future meeting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

GRUBBS & WILLIAMS will sell on the premises
at s ?. NJ. eighty building lots ON Navy HILL
fronting on Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth streets.
A. @. PULLIAM will sell at 70 NJ. an excellent
farm Of leo acres, on the Richmond and Peters
burg turnpike, eight miles from Richmond.
WELLINGTON GODDIN will sell at S P. II. a
desirable farm on the Meadow Bridge road
half mile east of Richmond. Also, at 4 P.
M, certain lots and framed tenmeents on Grace
RSbetween Third and Fourth streets.
JOHN 8. LOOMS, special agent of the Treasury
Department Of the United States, will sell at
Rockets landing, at II A. NJ, the hull OF the
steamer Patrick Henry. and two boilers taken
from said vessel
COOK & LAUGHTON will sell at 10 A. N.
large lot Of parlor, cottage, chamber, and
dining-room furniture.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

NEWS Boy IN TRoUBLE.-Yesterday af-
ternoon while crowd Of news boys was
near the corner of Main and
Ninth streets, negro came along and
snatched sum of money from one of them.
The thief ran, pursued with immense hue
and cry by the whole party, by some of
whom he was soon captured in an alley af-
ter running square or two, the boy reco-
vering his I" stamps"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

AuDAcroUs RoBBERY.-A few evenings
since, while Mr.. Michael Wiseman, proprie-
tor Of shoe store on Eighth between
Broad and Marshall, was temporarily out
Of it, several negro boys made dash into
the room, and while some seized and held q
little boy who was there, the rest stole
about $50 worth of shoes, the whole party
making off upon hearing Mr.. W. returning.
This occurred in open day, and shows that
the negro thieves in the city are becoming
more daring every day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

SUPPORTING CHAHooS.-There was 9
meeting of nearly hundred black and
white Radicals yesterday evening to sus-
tain Mayor Chahoon in his action about re-
moving the police, From appearance the
Getting was dead-failure.
There can be no doubt Of the fact that
our most respectable citizens and all. the
property holders are in favor Of. the reten-
;tion Of Major Poe and our present active
and efficient police force. = s..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

GRAND EXHIBITION AT THE CALIFORNIA Auc-
TIoS SToRE-THEY HAVE COME AT LAsr.-Ten
thousand gipsys-not the tribe of Glpsys, but ten
thousand gypsy hats. Bonnets, caps, straw cords,
Panama hats, and all the novelties In straw goods
opened to-day. Also, full stock of dry goods,
shoes boots, hats, notions, furnishing goods, mat
ting, and very nice lot OF parasols. Come one,
come all, to the corner of Fourteenth and Main,
sign Of the bee hive.
lie SIT 4f #s. FSGET e Soy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

GERMAN Mass MEETING.-0ur German
fellow citizens will hold. q grand mass
meeting, in the interests of the Conserva-
tive party, at Deuringer's City Spring
Brewery this evening at 8 O'Clock. Messrs.
Pepple and Flegenheimer, Judge Crlmp,
y. II. Gilmer, Jr., and others, are expected
to speak.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-06-05

RrcHMoSp AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD.
The directors of the Richmond and York
River railroad, at a meeting held yester-
day, ordered surveys to be made imme-
diately with view to the extension Of the
said railroad from West Point to some point
on the Chesapeake bay near the mouth of
Rappahannock river. It is probable that
this action grows out Of trip lately made
by certain New Yorkers who have large in
terests in the section of country through
which the railroad will run.
In this connection we append the follow
ing correspondence, which may be Of inte-
rest to the stockholders Of the Richmond
and York River railroad:
"RreHMoND, June 8, 1868.
I" Mr.. A. s. BUord, President Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company:
Sir,-Various parties are now going
through the counties where the stockhold-
ers of this company chiefly reside and re-
questing them to sign proxies to represent
them in meeting to be held-as they say
very soon for the purpose of electing you
President of this company and consohda-
ting the t@o roads, and are giving assu-
RANGES that if this is done you will COM
plete the road Of this company to West
Point in sixty days. would be very much
obliged if you would state to me in writing,
as you have alrea'iy done verbally, whether
or not these parties are acting with your
knowledge or consent. Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
"ALExANDER DUDLEY, President.
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAILROAD }
"CoMPANY, PRESIDENTS OFFICE, Z
RICHMOND, VA, June 8, 1868. }
"Dear Sir,-Yours of this date in rela-
tion to certain alleged proceedings in con-
nection with proposed meeting of stock
holders of the Richmond and York River
railroad has been received. In reply, |
have to say that had no knowledge of the
matters referred to.
"Yours, very respectfully,
ia. S. BUFoRD, President.
"Mr. Alexander Dudley, President Rich
mond and York River railroad, Rich
mond."