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Ean1 for Sale.

T AND FOR SALE IN WILLIAMSBURG
IL COUNTY, S. C.-The valuable PLANTATION
OF the late John B. Presley containing about 1000
acres situated in the Indantown neighborhood, i'm
mediately on the Georgetown railroad, and in seven
miles of water communication. There are near
live hundred acres inclosed and under cultlya,
ton. The balance OF the Land is heavily timbered
and well adapted to turpentine. The place offers
fine facilities for stock raising as the pasture IS
abundant both winter and summer The dwell
ing is painted, in complete order, contains nine
0utbuildings necessary for cotton farm, in good
repair, and comfortable quarters for twenty la.
borers. This valuable place will be sold cheap If
disposed OF before the Goth December. Parties
desiring to purchase will apply to me in person at
Indiantown, or by mail, Kingstrce, s. g.
JAMES MCCUTCIIEN,
nov1O p126C6 Agent for Executors.
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Guns, pistols, &r.

DREECH-LOADING SPORTING GUNS.
The subscriber is now receiving fine assort-
mcnt or
ENGLISH BREECII-LOADING, DOUBLE-BAR-
REL SHOT GUNS,
Which arc offered for sale at very low prices.
Also. few French lIrecch-loadlng Guns.
The prices Of tic above vary from $50 TO Sl15.
ALSO,
fine assortment OF
ENGLISH DOUBLE-BARREL GUNS,
Made to order, at prices varying from s22 up to
the highest prices.
Also, Double and Single-barrc
ENGLISH AND GERMAN GUNS
Al much lower prices.
Powder FlaShS, Shot Pouches ana Game Bags
from the lowest price tn The very best niade;
Percussion Caps, Wads, GunpOwder anu Shot.
Pistols of all Kinds.
And as Agent for the United States Cartridge
Company, nc Is prepared 10 ollcr 10 the trade
their Metallic Cartridges as low rs the same goods
can be delivered here from the factory.
&. GRAYELEY,
No. 80 East Bay, south Of the Old Postoilce.
noy10 Wihs3
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THE census returns of Chester County
show that the total number of whites in the
county is G,7lO, and Of colored persons
IL. 1888 total population, 1883.
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5topes, Ranges, Mr.
TOVES AT WHOLE S A L E

THE UNDERSIGNED, SUCCESSORS OF HoR-
TON & SHEPHERD, HAVE RESUMED THEIR
TRADE IN STOVES, AS WHOLESALE DEALERS,
IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR OTHER BUSI.
NESS, AND AXE NOW rRrrANED 10 sUrFLY
OTHER DEALERS, FACTORS, MERCHANTS AND
ALL THE CUSTOMERS OF THE OLD HOUSE
WITH THE MOST APPROVED DESCRIPTIONS
OF COOKING STOVES, RANGES AND HEATING
STOVES AT CLOSE APPROXIMATION TO
FOUNDRY PRICES.
THE COOKING STOVES AND RANGES ARE
SOLD WITH OR WITHOUT FURNITURE-SOME
OF THEM ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH
OUT THE AID OF CHIMNEYS IF NECESSARY
AND ALL ARE GUARANTEED TO BAKE PROP
ERLY, IF SET UP AS DIRECTED.
THE RANGES ARE UNUSUALLY LOW IN
PRICE-nAvE SIX BOILER OPENINGS AND
DOUBLE OVENS, THOUGH BUT A SINGLE
PIPE, AND NEED NO BRICK-woRK TO SET
THEM UP.
THE STOCK OF HEATING STOVES EMBRACES
CAsT-IRON AIR-TIGHTS, RUSSIA-IRON eAIR-
TIGHTS, sIx-pLATE OR BOX STOVES, &c.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES AND PRICES
WILL BE FURNISHED UPON APPLICATION.
WIN. SHEPHERD & CO.,
No. "a HAYNE STREET,
CHARLESTON S. c.,
TAPANNED WARE
AT WHOLESALE.
WIN. sHEPH ERD & CO.,
No "a HAYNE STREET.
STAM MPED TIN-W RE
AT WHOLESALE.
WIN. HERD & CO.,
No. "a uAYNE STREET.
ERENCH REFINED IRON WARE
AT WHOLESALE.
WIN. SHEPH ERD & CO.,
No. "a HAYNE STREET.
VILE COPPER
oLLING MILLS.
AGENTS IN CHARLESTON:
VIM. SHEPH ERD CO.,
No. "a HAYNE STREET.
fnmber, fuel, &r.
GOAL! COAL! COALl
100 tons BITUMINoUs LUMP COAL, for parlor
200 tons Cumberland Smiths Coal, now landing
from schooner MaiaUka
900 tons Red Ash Coal, egg and stove Sizes to ar
rive per brig Gambia. from Philadelphia
For sale by Ii. +. BAKER u CO.,
Coal Yard, No. 20 Cumberland street.
nov13 3
~ o a r. RIv E
100000 Cypress SHINGLES 10 arrive For sale
low, and will be landed at any point in the harbOr.
Apply to JOHN TiENCKEN.
uOyIl t,iSmG* Market street.
IL o II S a l. Il
Oak and Hickory TIMBER and STAFES
Apply 10
WARING & SIM0NS,
WOOd Factors,
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THE population of Greenville County, ac-
cording to the census just completed, is
whites, l4,S64; colored, 1892; total, 1905.
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DRINTING PRESS FOR SALE AT A
i GREAT BARGAlN.-One small Cylinder TAi-
LOR PRESS in complete repair 1t has been but
owner has no use for 1t. The size OF the bed OF
the Press is forty -four by ffty-eight inches Said
Press will be sold at great bargain If applied for
at once, as the room 1t occupies Is wanted for
other purposes. Addresss Box No. 3795 New York
Postoilce. sept20
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NOVELS nv CHARLES DICKENS.

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ENOR LEASE, VACANT LOT CORNER
I Grecnhil and Tradd streets; 43 by l16 feet.
An excellent stand for 4 grocery. Apply to A. L.
GRAY, No. 33 Broad street.
nOv1I fhqtu1f
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TLORIDA LAND F OR SAL E. "A
IL valuable PLANTATION OF $50 acres in Ma
riOn County, Florida, Is offered at private sale,
about one half cleared and under cultivation;
part best hammock. This Plantation is one Of
the most desirable in the State; is very produc-
tive for Cotton. Rice. Corn, Sugar Vegetables,
&c; also fine for Oranges and other Fruits; is
located in one of the heathieSt and most plea
sant neghbOrhOods in the State, being convent
ent to railroads, churches DC. Apply TO A. b..
MULLIGXN, Cotton Factor, Accommodation
Wharf, Charleston, S. G. noyl2
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Cost an0 fonn0.

T OST AND FOUND AGAIN.-IF YOU
IL have lost anything make it known to the
public through this column. The rate for twenty
words or less, each Insertion is 25 cents, If paid
in advance
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-13

CURVIVORS' ASSOCIATION.-T H E
- Convention Of the District Associations for
the purpose OF organizing State Association,
will be held at the South Carolina Hall, in this
city, on THURSDAY next, the 18th instant, at l
O'Clock i. NJ.
Complimentary Supper will be given TO the
Delegates at half-past O'Clock In the evening.
JAMES ARMSTRONG, JR.,
noy13 Secretary.
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DOOMS TO RENT.-THREE UNFUR-
III NlSHED rooms In q residence pleasantly
situated in the western part OF the city. Terms
moderate. For further particulars, apply at No.
IL Doughty street. octl2
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EOR SALE, THE HOUSE AND LOT No.
I Minority street, containing five rooms and
necessary outbuildings. Possession given immc
diately. Apply opposite the premises.
nOvll thSm3F
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EOR SALE, A CHOICE LOT OF FINE
Saddle and Draft NORTHERN HORSES,
Just arrived. Apply at No. So State street.
noYl3 2*
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New publications,

u 1 R S T D Z T
RICHARDSON'S SOUTH CAROLINA REPORTS.
14th Equity, price s5; 18th Law, price So.
For sale by EDWARD PEkkf'
No. 1856 Meeting street,
novl33 Opposite Charleston Hotel.
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GTRAYED OR STOLEN, ON MONDAY,
- the 1st instant, large Bull SLUT, answers
to the name OF Gipp. She has one brown spot on
her back and the side OF her head. Areward Will
be given, II left at No. 81 Rutledge avenue three
doors above Line street. nov10 wS2F
GTRAYED FROM THE RESIDENCE,
- No. II Pitt street, White Setter DOG PUP,
five months Old with bur spots on ears and right
side. suitable reward will be given for his re-
covery. novl2 8
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for Gale.

DEAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PRO-
IL PERTY Of any kind may be. advertised for
sale in this column, at the rate OF IS cents for
twenty words or less, each insertion, If paid In
advance.
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mo RENT, A FINE STORE WITH FIX
TURES for grocery and bar-room, corner
Longitude Lane and East Bay. To an approved
tenant rent will he $40 per month. Also, SIX
large square Rooms, with fire places, bacSpiazzas
and cistern water on every story. The rooms
will be rented singly If preferred. Inquire Of Mr.
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WANTED, A GOOD COOK, WASHER
w and Ironer German preferred. Recon-
mendations required. Apply at No. sc Rutledge
avenue, six doors above Spring street.
noyo tuthS3*
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Meetings.

NEASONIC FAIR ASSOCIATION.-THE
are earnestly requested to meet at Masonic Hall,
at half-past O'clock THIS EVENING, as all arti'
cles contributed to the Fair will be drawn for.
noyl3 r, e. BROWN, Secretary.
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UTANTED, A PLAINLY FURNISHED
w ROOM, i'll the central portion of the city.
Address IN. A. b. NEWS. n0Yl3 l.
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mants

WANTS OF ALL KINDS CAN BE
w made known to everybody in this column
at the rate of 9Scents for twenty words or less,
each insertion, il paid in advance.
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WTANTED, A GOOD WHITE SERVANT
w to cook and do general housewOrE. None
need apply unless we'll recommended. Call al ,.
Strauss, corner Of King and Queen streets.
nOyo
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90 Rcnt.

HOUSES, FARMS, STORES, ROOMS,
I'LL &C., now vacant, can readily be rented by
advertising them In this column. The rate Is p
cents for twenty words or less, each insertion, II
pad in advance.
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ENRY coB1A & G o.
No. &c vENDUE RANGE,
OFFER FOR SALE, AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICES:
25 hhds. Choice C. r. SIDES
90 hhds. Choice Shoulders
20 barrels Mess Pork
100 barrels, cases and tubs Lard
300 boxes Candles
200 barrels various qualities Sugar
100 barrels Syrup and Molasses
$50 bags Rio, Lagauyra and Java Coffee
$50 boxes Soap, various qualities,
AND
500 barrels Super, Extra and Family FLOUR.
ALSO,
BORNEO AND INDIA BAGGING
Iron Ties, Rope and Twine
100 barrels various grades Whiskey. novl22
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UTANTED, HOUSE, NEAR THE
w central part of the city, containing five or
six rooms, with good outbuidngs and water.
Address n ot this Ofiice. scpt2S
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-06-18
The Threatened Break i'm the Epis.
cOpal Church.

The New York World, with reference
to the approaching Convention of Low
Church Episcopalians, at Chicago 19th
of this monthly notes the significant
fact that
"Among the fifty-six clergymen who
have given their adhesion to the move
ment thus far, there is no bishop. Per-
haps, however, Bishop Mcllvaine, who
is about to discipline one of his clergy
men for the offence of Ritualism, may
60 with the seceders, if they so secede.
If not, what are they to do for bishops
when they have set up for themselves !?
And how are the questions which will
arise concerning the church property to
be settled? Shall we see the civil
courts appealed to in order to decide
whether Trinity Church, which was en-
dowed for the purpose of maintaining
one form of religion, has so far depart
ed from that faith as to forfeit its right
to its property? OF these fifty-six pro-
testing clergymen, ten are in New
York, six in New Jersey, two in Iowa,
ten in Pennsylvania, six in Massachu-
setts. six in Ohio, two in Kentucky,
seven in Illinois, and one each in Michi-
gan, Rhode Island, Maryland, Maine,
Tennessee and Mississippi. The num-
Der, compared with that of the entire
number of clergymen belonging to the
church, is small but they are enough,
if they remain in their present temper,
to rend the church in twain"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-06-18
Protection Against Drought.

The best protection against drought
that can be practiced to a great extent
with advantage, is stirring the earth fire.
quently to keep it light, loose and mel
low. Observation and experiments on
the subject have demonstrated the good
effects of stirring the soil in dry time
in most striking manner. When land
that had not been plowed nor stirred in
any way was dry down ten inches, and
there scarcely any moisture could be
perceived, land by the side of it, plow-
cd and frequently hoed, was moist with
in few inches Of the top in very Sc
we're drought. The earth should not be
drawn up around the plants, to make
high hills, but should be broken around
them with hoe. This treatment will
be found very beneficial to corn or po-
tatOes, in case of drought.
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Strange Freak of Lightning.

At Gold Hill, Nevada, recently, dur
ing the prevalence Of heavy thunder
storm, the lightning struck the Empire
boarding house, apparently striking the
ground outside first, and then coming
up under the house through the floor,
exactly beneath where Mr.. Frank De-
vile was standing. 1t tore foot and
half across the floor, throwing splin-
ters up TO the ceiling. Deville was
knocked down and stunned. The boots
were both torn from his feet, and the
legs of his pantaloons torn to shreds.-
Both feet were terribly lacerated, por-
tons of the leather of his boots being
driven into them. His surgeon has
since been obliged to remove a piece of
broken bone from one foot, two or three
inches in length. A window near him
was totally demolished, sash and all,
and the other windows in the room
were more or less broken his brother,
who was within few feet of him, was
also knocked down, but not injured.
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Mormon Opinion of Railroads.

The Salt Lake 1clegraph, edited by
T. B. II. Stenhousc, and now published
at Ogden, has an editorial on the open
ing of the Utah Central, from which
we take the following:
"The 18th Of May, 1869, will hereaf-
ter take a prominent place in the caen-
dar of the Territory, and in the history
of Mormonism will form a very impor-
tant page. 1t is not merely the con-
struction Of forty miles of railroad be-
tween two cities, and the facility it af-
fords to our own travel and to our own
commerce, but it is another step in the
direction of the development of wealth,
and manlests materiality that stamps
the movement with something other
thRn the ephcmeral existence so often
washed for by its enemies. Railroads,
,&f& ilave ever been in the mouths OF
The naigneEs as the entering wedge to
split Mormonism into pieces, are turned
by mastery hand to build it up, to
strengthen it, and to extend it more
than ever. True, there is an imperial
mind visible, but behind that again,
there is an invisible power as much
higher than man as the heavens are
high above the earth, which directs and
overrules. This is the secret of success
this is what enrages the speculator
and the disappointed. They move and
they are checked. They think that it is
plan, purpose and duplicity-it is nei'
thcr; it is the inevitable"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-06-18
Indian An.airS,

President Grant has issued a series
OF rules for the regulation of Indian
affairs and the general conduct of that
department. These rules are binding
for the present, both on the Bureau and
the members of the commission APP
pointed by the Executive, under the
authority of the new law, to cooperate
with it. The President is specific and
minute in his detail of duty. 1t is to
be hoped the Indians will experience
benefit from his solicitude.
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President Grants Successor.

b A nice plot is revealed in Washington
to nominate Senator Sumner as General
Grants successor, to Radicalize the Irish
Fenians, and to get up Republican
war-party. Already Sumner is circu-
lating bogus Irish papers, declaring the
Democratic party to be pro-English,
and, in Washington, it is not doubted in
intelligent circles, that, .notwithstand-
ing the guarded terms of Motley's Gin
structions," he will be guided by Mr..
Summers instructions rather than those
of the State Department. The papers
furnished by the Massachusetts Senator,
it is known, fill three at least of the for
ty boxes of documents with which the
Minister went out. The only drawback
to all this is the fact that Gem Grant is
considerably disgusted with Sumner.
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England and the United states.
(From the London Standard


The latest word of the Americans is
peace, but it may be described as peace
with vengeance. With rare consid-
Grafton for the interest of humanity and
of civilization they declare that, though
they have a just complaint against us,
and ought to be very angry, they intend
to dissemble. Their ambassador is to
come, if not actually with a healing
message, at least with no unkind pro-
posals. They have suffered grievous
wrong at our hands. They charge us
with the cost of their civil war. They
insist that we ought to pay their bill of
expenses incurred in creating an empire
out of q collection of States. They lay
their damages at a sum which, if it has
been rightly assessed, presumes that we
have inflicted upon them an injury
greater than any nation ever yet intlict-
ed upon neighbor. Still they are dis
posed to renew their friendship with us.
They will "let the matter drop" for the
present season. They declare that they
can afford to wait--that it is to their in
terest to wait for some future Opportu-
nifty of pressing their claims. In the
meantime, if we may believe their chief
organs of opinion, Mr.. Motley will be
instructed to "do nothing, and say as
little as possible" But to suppose that
England will consent to postpone the
matter until it is convenient for the
Americans to press it, is an insult to
the national intelligence, which is in it.
self a very bad rreparative to friendship.
Mr.. Summers claim, if good in equity,
in international law, even by that indef-
inite and somewat vague rule of con-
duct called the "comity Of nations" is
as good now as it will be twenty years
hence. If it is seriously made, we can
not permit it to remain in suspense, at
the pleasure of the nation which as
sumes to be our creditor. 1t is indis-
pensable, before any further steps are
taken i'm the renewal of friendly rela-
tiOns between the two countries, that
we should be informed precisely whe-
ther this is claim which the Americans
intend to press or not; and it is prema-
ture to talk of peace before we have
come to clear understanding on this
point.