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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
WHY TIE ARMS ARE NOT G1yEN-A HAP
PY OVERSIGHT. :.

WHY TIE ARMS ARE NOT olvEN--A HAP
-, PY OVERSIGHT. :.
A dispatch from Washington, Of the
2lst says: -.
a circular letter. Issued from she War
Department To-day iaciudes The following
extrac. from the ARMY Appropriation Bill
passed stSthe last session OF ConeSsss:
30 it: enacted, That all naifiiis forces
ooW;orgenized or iu service in either Of The
States Of, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Caroliua, Geefgia, Florida, Alabama, Mis-
siss3ppi and Texas; be forthwith .disbahdsa,
and that. the further organization or call,
ing into service the said militia forces, or
any partthereof, is hereby prohibited under
any circumstances whatever, mill thsiAtna
shat be authorized by Congress" !" e,
i. The publication Of this extract isintahlsd,
as an explanation of the refusal of Secraiafy
Sehofieid TO furnish arms for the miIitis Of
the Southern States on the application Of
their. Governors, and also for the. infoana.
ton Of army officers now; on duty sin, ,ths.
South, .s.s,.aszs ss.,..... g.
:. There are over fonr thousand a. B SaI a Sc
.fcss under the pew Tax Law. S
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

whilst tho Negro X the ra,'sraw anil
thr unwi',ing dup" "r tho scottish anl
raracims. Thrsr subjects wrrc ma,'r
tho basis of Il rlrar AMI convincing
argument which was pressed h"mr
upon the attention of the urwrn, with
great force anil rarnc$tnrSS.
Col. ID. w. Aiken, tho Canvassar
for tho third Congressional Districts,
was now introduced TO tho audience,
rs the gallant soldier who boro upon
his person, IN almost mortal wound 70.
co'vcd at Sharpsburg, md who brought
TO the present contest a zcal, energy,
ard enthusiasm which made him II
worthy standard boaror Of tho great
Democratic party. Col. Aiken res.
pondcd with even moro than his nc
customcd obiIity and clcqucnco, and
his clear statement, his pointed argu.
ment, his scathing invcctivc, and his
1ervcnt appeals, awakened interest,
absorbed attention, and carried coh-
vic,ion homo 10 tho understanding.
The Rev. o. T. porohcr, was next
invited To ascend the stand, and made
some very appropriate remarks, sug-
gostcd by the motto Of tho Willing.
ton, Club, Of which he is President,
and which was inscribed upon it's
banner Dec 0in4ice "God the Avcngcr."
Two colorcd Speakers, Jim Valcn-
tho, ard Dick Jonos, then made
some remarks, after which the Pres
idcnt Of the day submitted the follow
ing resolution which was unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolcel, that tho Democracy ofAb
bcville District ratify tho nomination
ofSoymour and Blair, for the Proaidcn-
cy and Ficc Presidency Of tho United
States, and pledge themselves to use
their utmost efforts to elect them, and
carry out tho principles Of justico
equality and constitutional right,
declared in tho platform adopted by
tho Now York Convention.
Tho meeting was thon adjourned,
and tho audience betook themselves
TO dinner-some to tho bountifu1 pic
mic, whore substantials and daintics.
by turns appoascd the sharponcd ap-
petite and gratifed the tastc-some TO
the tablos whore barbocucd meats and
icc-cream were dispensed undcr the
patronage of the ladies of tho Me,ho-
dist Church, 10 advance a charitable
object.
Tho day passed OFF pleasantly and
quietly, and all pronounced tho cole
hration q gra nd success--in tho
number, spirit and Intelligence and
enthusiasm Of tho audicncc-the
character ability and SUCCESS of tue
spccchos-and tho lasting influence
for good which has boon exortod up
on both races.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

COLUMBIA, August 2o.-Dritfle offered
the following resolution, which was adopted:
Rcsolvcd, That it is expedient to make
tho poor houses in this State, institutions of
industry, and that the Committee on Pub
tic buildings be instructed to inquire and
report upon plan for 80 doing.
a bill to authorize State loan, TO nav
the interest on the State debt, was passed,
Randolph offered a resolution, instruct
ing the Committee on Military Affairs 10
astertain the number of stands Of arms,
batteries, and the amount Of other military
equipments which are now in possession Of
the State, and at the disposition OF tho
Governor, TO report accordingly to tie
Senate.
Randolph reported as enrolled, sealed
and ready for ratification the following
Acts, which were then ratified:
"An Act to regulate appeals and writs Of
error TO the Supreme Court"
"An Act 10 organize the Circuit Courts"
can Act to make appropriations for the
payment Of the expenses OF the Legislature
and to meet deficiencies in the appropria-
tions for the year."
The rest Of tho session was occupied in
the consideration of the bill 10 close the
operations Of the Bank Of the State, which
was finally passed, with an amendment
permitting all holders Of the bills, whether
filed in the Court Of Equity or not, to fund
them.
COLUMBIA, August 24.-Lomax gave
notice of bill to punish Office holders for
malfeasancc in office.
The homestead law was passed, with the
Sonato's amendment, which makes the bill
retroactive in its operations.
The bill to regulate elections and to
punish abuses of elective franchise, was
| considered, amended so az to allow q per
diem OF 81 each 10 managers of election,
when employed, and then recommitted,
with instructions to reconsider the ninth
section; which prohibits persons from Civ
lng food or refreshmont to managers, in
conjunction with Ill amendment offered by
Hyde, Of GrcenvilIe, 10 prevent liquor being
taken to the polls. =
A bill to establish justice courts was read
second time and passed. These courts
are constituted by justices of the peace,
who arc officers Of the same privileges
and jurisdiction as those heretofore exer-
cised by. magistrates in this State. The bill
allows tho Mayor aud Aldermen of incor-
poratod cities or tho Intendaut and Ward.
ems OF incorporated towns and villages 10
determine how many judges shall be eoct-
cd for such cities, towus aud villages.
Tho bills 10 authorize State loau-to paw
the interes. on the public debt and to au-
thorize State loan to redeem the oblfga-
tons known rs bills receivable Of the Slate
of South Carolina, were each read tho SO
.cond time and passed. .
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
seD. We arc indebted to our fr;on,

e@. We arc indebted to our friend,
Mr. James A. Wright, of tho Wash
ton Gazette, for polite attentions, and
havo to thank him for many similar
farors of like kind. We had the
pleasure of greeting him in our office,
in Abhcvillc, few weeks since, of
which VIC neglected to make mention
at the time. Ills friends will be clad
hear that he is in good health, and ell
joying tho worldly SUCCESS which he
80 we'll merits.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

TIE DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.
Sumptuous barhccucd dinners were
given on Saturday last by tho citizens
OF LowndcsvilIc ard Bi'adIcy's re-
spcctivcly. The meeting ut Lowndcs-
villo was addressed by the Hon. A.
Burt, and Wm. II. Parker, Esq, in
able and appropriate speeches. The
meeting at Bradley's was addressed
in eloquent and stirring speeches by
Gen. Mciowan, Col. Cothran, Mr.
Tut, and the Rev. Mr.. Porchcr.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

The waynesbo,o' afrray is thus told on relia,
furnace in that region, had for some timo been
openly drilling with arms, and threatening the
peace OF the community. A company Of citi-
zens assembled aud vent to tho furnace for tho
purpose II demonstrating with the negroee
agains, their course, and, II necessary, TO dis
perse thcm in order TO avert tho OF ecution of
their thrents. They found that better counsels
had previously prevailed, and no disturbance
occurred. On their return. the Sheriff, with
ross", Intercepted them, nm alteration ensued,
the Sheriff firing on the citizens. They pursued
und received volsy from his posse, killing
o! the affair had spread all over the country,
! and when the mail carrier left the town was
rickrtsd by large body of resoiute men who
arc determined 10 take the Sheriff and his posse
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
For 1tlE hHBEvlht.E rnEsa.
LETTER FROM AUGUSTA,

Mn. EpIToR.--Iour valuable papor
came to hand today full of ncws, ad-
vcrtisomon,s and political matters.
Tho campaign sccms to havo opened
in earnest. a fow months ago our
city was immersed in the pursuits Of
commercial life. Liltlo was heard Of
politics. Now the wheel Of fortune
has turned. Lit,lo clso sooms TO bo
! cngrossins tho public mind bu: what
good or evil the Idcs of November
may bring. if wo can judge from the
demonstrations mado, Seymour and
Blair will carry tho city by a hand.
somo majority. The supporters of
Grant and Collax arc vory undemon.
strativc. Whether they arc counting
their opponents or ambuscading, ro =
mains TO lie seen. Mr.. II. ILill says they
arc buster than ever within their "Loil
Leagues" Mr.. Il. Hill and Il: Tombs
wero visiting our city last week; q
largo crowd sercnadod them, and they
lSSi'OhoS" h'hopOiaC'J III SpSSSiiSa'
On Friday night Mr.: Hill again ad-
dross large aud attentive r,octipg OF
ladies, gentlemen and freedmen. II
was nearly two hours long. Tho mo
mcnt flew by rapidly and mono scemd
TO tire. On both sides of tho Savannah
tho Democrats arc worry active. The
samo old peculiaritics of each State
scoms to bo manifested in their respec-
tive leaders. Do not your clubs per-
nit too much force and compulsion to
porvado their resolutions? Would not
few words Of kindness accomplish as
much Tho business men Of the city
arc preparing most actively for a
large business this fall. Last yoar was
q fino ono for trado and tho Charleston
merchants acknowledge that we can
under-sell them IN many of the leading
articles, owing to shorter transpo1 Ia
tion &c. Augusta bids fair to be one
of tho leading cities in the South in
tho amount Of business transacted as
sho is now loader in wealth,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

RtN'' \ number OF our icIlow-cii-
zcns having been kept in the village
on Wednesday night, by the dctrn-
ton Of the cars, assembled after sup
per ut the Marshall House and worc
entertained hy the cnIivcnng strains
of The Grccnvillc Brass Band, and by
stirring speeches from the distinguish
cd visitors who were in attendance
upon the mas; meeting, and others.
Gen. Kennedy, Col. Aiken, Hon. J. p.
Reed, and Col. Cothran were success
lively called out, and made earnest and
eloquent speeches.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

TIE Political PRosrEcT.-Tho
Washington Express says that, from
information in Our possession, wo arc
warranted in saying that all tho
Statos Of tho Pacific slopo will voto
for tho Democratic fckot for Prosi-
don't and for Vicc-Presidont. Tho
Southern States, wo have good roa;
son for saying, will give part of tbcir
electoral votes for Seymour and Blair
and without the Interference of mill
tary dictaters, and froedmon's Blu
reaus, the ehtire Southern Electoral
vote wonld b Democratic. - 80,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

m:a- We arc gratificd TO learn that
The entertainment which was given on
|3cdncsday last, by the ladies Of the
Methodist congregation, for tho pur-
pose Of raising the means to effect
some needed repairs to their church,
was decided success. A sumptuous
dinner had been prepared, and it was
patronizcd with q. spirit coinmcnsu-
rate with tho high objects to be ad-
vanccd.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

THE ELEoTIoN or CRcUIr JUDGES.
by tho following, which wc clip
from tho Phonia of yesterday, it APP
pears that the Legislature has ut last
elected Circuit Judges. Abbcvillc,
l'aurcns and Spartanburg form the
seventh Circuit, OF which II. O. Z. Vcr-
non, Of Spartanburg, q former Court
of Equity Of that District has boon
elected Judge.
The Legislature was engaged, all
yesterday, in clccting Circuit Judges,
hearing the message cf Governor
Scott, III relation to the Blue Ridge
Railroad, and in discussing tho per
diem question.
The election for Judges resulted as
follows: First circuit-D. r. Corlin; :;
sccond-Z. Plat; third--John #
Green; fourth-J. III. Rutland; fifth
Lcmucl Boozcr; sixtl-G. w. Will
liams; scvcnth-T. O. p. Vernon;
and cighth-Jamcs L. Orr. It seems
to be pretty generally understood that
the latter, Whose wishes have not been
consulted, will not accept the position.
The bill to provide for the payment
OF the per diem and mileage Of the
bcrs-thc same which contcmpIa-
ted The issUc of bills receivable ut cur
rent rates Of exchansc-as, after some
discussion, passed, but, subsequently,
Whippcr stated that The Governor
had secured a loan OF s2O, 900 in green
backs, with the promise of as much
moro rs he needed in tho course of six
days, md therefore moved that the
vote by which the bill was passed be
reeensidercd and the bill laid on the
table, which was done; so there is now
exceeding JOY in the radical cams.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

The LUTHERAN AND NIsIToR.-
This is the title of Il neatly printed
and ably conducted journal, published
by Messrs. Dullic & Chapman, of Co
lumbia, and edited by Rev. ~. II.
Rude and J. I. Miller Tho editorial
column give evidence Of viyor and
ability, whilst the miscellaneous Sc
lcctions arc varied and instructive.
We extend our best wishes to this
new candidate for public favor, and
trust that 1T may receive patronage
commensurate with its merits.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

WAsnsaTes. tAugrst 20.--Shsrman. tele-.
graphs troubles on Saline aud Solemon rivers,
caussd by the dog soldiers of the Ghey emo
tribe: Sheridan had gone to the soene OF OUT
RACES, with plenty of trOope.
: MoSTooMEGY. August 100000 people,
with transparcnoes, cannon, 60, arc honoriue
Seymour and Blair Tonight ;. The whole city
ie brilliantly illuminated Ex.Gov Watts.
Alex. White J. T. Morgan, and several colorei
men, have addressed the vast and enthusiastic
coucourse.
HAYES Cry. Kansas. August 20,-The body
Of Bill Comstock, famous seout. has iust b,eS
brought. in. He was, murdered Seaterdny by
1ndians. Eighty Iudfans drove off ITO: mules
within o mile Of Fort Hayes, yesterday. The
Indians are retreatiRg iowArds Arkansas River,
with The rnilitsTy and Volunteers 10 hot pnssuit.
They absndoned several white .ohildrei, in the
woods but hsssstilbsix white " omen prisouers
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

neA~ We direct attention To the card
OF McSsrs. S. ID. Linton e. CO., cotton
factors and commission merchants.
Jackson Street, Augusta, Ga, who
will give prompt attention TO the sale
OF all produce consigned to them.
They arc reliable business men Of cs-
tanlishcd character, and our friends
doing business in Augusta would do
well to favor them with their orders.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

TOURNAMENT AT CLINTON. - We
arc indebted to our friend, Mr.. #. B.
Crows, member Of the Committee,
for an invitation to attend the tourna-
mcnt and costume ball to be given at
Clinton, Laurcns District, on Thurs
day, the 3d September next.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
CONSIGNEES

Who havo freight remaining in tho Depot
at Abbevilie:
D L Wardlaw, c T Haskell, J Cunning
ham. A Edwards, W D Mars, B Scott, T
Robertson. Lyon, w H Tsggart, H W
Lawson, w X bradley, D Jordan.
ExrEr2s.-N Cook, DR. Branch, r Chsvss
Thos Sims.
D. r. SONDLEY. Aept,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

Russia sends. 1890 criminals %
Siberia every year. yonoAffth' Of
them dieftom the fatigue of thesjouf.
EneysA two thousand sixs hundred fniles,
|wilioh ID performed .opfoot. .'es.=s So
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

A letter from New York says: "General
trade is beginning to look up little, but
only little. The dry goods dealers report
fair business in woolIens, at full prices,
but domestic cottons are dull and dropping.
Foreign dross goods are quiet; prices are
Irregular, sympathizing with the fuctua-
lions in gold. The regular fall trade is not
expected to open for another week or ten
days yet.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
PROPOSALS

"ILL LIE received by the undersigned, !,
wv until the 10Th September next,
for a contract TO cover the Methodist
Church at Abbeyille Court House.
The material 70 be furniahed by the
Committee, the dimensions oflhs roof about
SO squares, and the work te bs done in 4
substantial manner.
E. WEsTFIELD,
NJ. MCDONALD,
II. w. LAWSON,
J. 7. MOORE,
J. F. G. DUPRE,
Committee.
Aug 2e 43 qt
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

=. Nh, Enfron:. Being nader, obligations to
"mapy friends for the nomination flax col-
'lector, + am compelled TO decline '"for varions
reasons too tedious TO mention. Respectfully;
s.. ~ >JNo. sM:s MosELasY. :
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
The Democracy at Work in Alabama.

MoSTcoMERr. August 2l.-The Hon. w. D.
Jones' the Presidential Fle.tor for Grant in tho
Fourth Congressional District, has taken the
stump for Seymour. lie declines TO serve as an
elcctor for Grant
The Hon. Thos. Mas'erton. representative
from Laurans county, has abandoned Grant aud
declared for Seymour.
The Radical organ in this city has suspended
publication. 1t has not paid expenses.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28

Gas" Mr. John Shillito advcrtiscs a
lost mulc. Sec advertisement.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-08-28
STRAYED
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s. STOLE II:

xxrHEHEES tion has bseu' made TO
wv -, me by Jsnss R. DnBose; fpr Letters Of
Adminis,ratisn of aILand singular the goods and
;ohastsis, lights ard ..essditS Of afg Elizabeth
,puBosa, late sof sKbbeville Districts saseeassd
s fiaafsd ss ssa sssaois u W. @ 70
sppsar before me, i. .st agpaIlof OfAnarytfsE At.
Eerille DiStsict, 70 be held at Abhsyite Court
House, on Friday, ths ifthday of<ssPtember
next, 10 shoR cause, III aSy, wbysaid: hettera,
''esIo sssn n1 ansss eS sS isad sua ath as
= " .'ss ' WI. .niIL, .. a, p lspArJ
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-09
AUCTION SALES.

No. measures "a feet and lines front on Water
street, like front Delta street by Us feet and
lines in depth Lot No. measures "a feet aud lines
by 1875 rect and lines in depth. Lot NO. measures
"a feet and lines front Water street, ike
front Delta street by Us feet and lines IN Depth
Lot No. measures "a feet and lines front on water
street, like front Delta street by l25 feet a.
lines in depth. Lot No. 10 measures n feet and l
line front on Water street. q like front on Oelta
street by l25 feet and lines in depth and front on
Notre Dame street, and forms the corner OF Water,
Otre Dame, and De.ta streets.
g. Two LOTS OF GROUND in square A,
bounded by Front, Delta, Notre Dame. and Julia
Streets designated by the Nos. l and g. Lot NO
forms the corner of Front, Notre Dame, and Delta
Streets and measures p feet inches and lines
front Front street. like front on Delta street by
l25 feet and lines in depth and front Notre
Dame street, Lot No. forms the corner of Front
Delta and Julia streets, and measures q feet g
inches ind lines front on Front street, like front
on Delta street by 125 feet and lines in depth
and front Julia street.
8. TWENTY. ONE LOTS OF GROUND. com
Using the whole of square IS A, bounded by Water
Pile, Julia and st. Joseph streets and numbered
from to q inolusively Lot No. forms the
of Water, Julia, and Pile streets and measures %
feet inches and lines front Water street. like
front on Pile street by 10 feet inches in depth
and front Julia street. Lots Nos. TO 20 inclusive
" measure each q feet inches and dimes front
Water street. like front Pile street by no fe l
and inches in depth. Lot No Il forms the corner
of Water ST. Joseph, and Pile streets, and measures
70 feet inches and lines front tater street, a
like front Pile street. by 100 feet inches in depth
and front on 81 Joseph street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-09
Third District Property.

"a. TWO LOTS CT GROUND situated in the
islet bounded by Leyee, Peters, Marieny and Man
deyl streets designated by the letters A and B..
Lot forms the corner of Leyee, Peters and Mande
vile streets and measures 81 feet 10 inches IL lines
front Jevee street, like front Peters street
by 50 feet IL inches AND lines in depth and front on
Vaudeville street. Lot aoiOins A, and measures
81 feet 10 inches ~ lines front Levee and Peters
streets, by g feet u inches and lines in depth
the square bounded by ST. Bernard avenue, Clai.
borne, Robertson, and Laharpe streets marked H.
and measuring % feet front on St. Bernard avenue,
81 feet on the dividing line of the Claiborne market
and 100 feet inches on the rear line
6. A PORTION OF GROUND in square bounded
by Claiborne, New Orleans, Prosper, and St Bernard
streets, marked U, and measuring 8S feet inches
front on aibOrne street. l0l feet inches front on
New Orleans street "a feet inches the lower side
line, and 104 feet inches on the rear line.
q. A PORTION OF GROUND in islet bounded
by claiborne New Orleans, and Prosper Streets and
81. Bernard avenue, marked H, and measure 4 50
eet front on Claiborne circle 1871 feet inches front
on st Bernard avenue 100 feet 4 inches front on
New Orleans street. and 1903 feet inches the
"a A PORTION OF GROUND in islet bounded
by st. Bernar avenue, Lapeyreuse, and Derbguy
Streets marked l, measuring ,56 feet 10 inches aud
lines front on ST. Bernard avenue 96 feet inches
ana INES front on Derbigny street, "a feet inches
and lines front on LspeyrOuse street. by So feet
inches on the side line toward Claiborne circle
%; A PORTION OF GROUND in islet bounded
by st Bernard avenue, Derbigny, LapeyrOuse, and
roman Streets marke j, measuring s. leet inches
front on DeIbigny street. i02 feet inches front on
Lapeyrouse street by ia feet inches the Teal
%, A PORTION OF GROUND in square bound
ed by Derbigny, Roman, Lapeyrouse. aud Lahsrpe
streets, marked K measuring 80 feet inches lin,
front on Derbig street. Y feet inch lines from
on Lapeyrouse street by 10 feet and lines on tht
81. A PORTION OF GROUND in square bounde,
by Derbgny, Claiborne Lapsyrouse and Laharp,
streets, marked L, measuring ~ feet II inches and
lneb 'front.' on lapeyrouse street, feet inches anC
the rear line.