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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-04

time TO notice il this week.
in these days of adulterated mixtures.
it is great thing to be assured ofgetting
a pure article. We are satisfied that the
Tea and Coffee which Bolster & Haskell.
South Paris, furnish from the Oriental
Tea Company, Boston, are Of this nature.
They are put up in pound cans, and thus
kept fresh. Give them a trial and you
will buy no others.
We shall give reports of Farmers
Clubs, under our Agricultural head, as the
mos, valuable and interesting matter TO
be obtained 1t is practical and applicable
TO our State.
AT divorce trial before Judge Sam
pie, i'm Muncie, Indiana, last week, the
principals in the suit, in relating how
lovingly they used to live together when
first married became so affected over the
recollection of their lost happiness that
they began to cry. The Judge followed
suit. the audience joined in, and handkcr.
chiefs were in general demand. Judge
Sample, when they had all get through
crying. suggested to the husband and
wife the propriety OF trying to live hap
PLY together once more. After consul
tation they concluded to try it again, and
the case was thus ended.
We notice that the Agricultural papers,
all over the country recommend the use
of lSheridlan's Carat,y Condition Po'o-
ders. --Erchange.
j Farmers and others in this section have
long known and appreciated the advant-
ages of these Powders over all others.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
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THE WONDERS OF PRAYER.

Abraham's servant prays-Rcbekah
appears. Jacob wrcstlcs and prays,
and prevails with Christ-Esau's mind
is wonderfully turned from the roven-
geful purposes he had harborcd for
twenty years. Moses prays-Amalek
is discomfitted. Joshua prays-Samuol
is born. David prays-Samucl is born.
David prays-Ahithopel hangs himself.
Asa prays-a victory is gained. Jeho.
saphat criesunto God-God turns away
his foes. Isaiah and Hezekiah pray
one hundred and eighty five thousand
Assyrians arc dead in twelve hours.
Daniel prays 1.-The lions are muzzled.
Daniel proys the seventy weeks are re
vealed. Mordecai and Esther fast
IIaman is hanged on his own gallows
in three days. Ezra prays at Ahava-
Cd answers. Nehemiah darts a pray.
cr-the kings heart is softencd in a
minute. Elijah prays-a drought of
three years succeeds. Elijah prays-
rain dcscends apacc. Elisha prays---
Jordan is divided. Elisha prays-
child's soul comes back, for prayer
reaches etorniyt. The church prays
ardently-Peter is delivered by an
angel.-Rcv. j. Ryland.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

,gatge that this was "a Democratic
movement in disguise. He. explained
to them the platform Of Reform. which
he said MAS broad enough for ali honest
men TO stand upon, and strong enough
~. sustain both Democrats and Repub-
icans who wished an honest State
Government. He told them of the
frauds praoticed by the land commission,
and denounced Orr in bold and uumoas.
ured tcrms. During Mr.. Sauders's g
remarks, Jackson became quite uneasy,
aud went among the negroes. urging
them to leave; but they paid no at
tention to him, and gave Mr.. 8. quiet
aud respectful hearing. AS soon as Mr.
d. took his seat, White and jackson
arose and made few remarks, urging
the colored people to go away. A large
minority, however, remained, aud ex-
hibited On earnestness to know the
truth, by asking the whites who were
present numerous questions explanatory
OF the objects of Reform.
My observations have led me to con-
clude that if the white men but do their
duty, Bamberg and vicinity will present
handsome majority for Carpenter aud
Butler.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
--4o$-----
A LAME RADICAL M EETlNG.
THE ARGUMENTS oFREFoRMPREvAI
"If the Whites do their Duty, Bamberg
IL sDfe.'s
BAMBERG, August 20.

BAMBERa, August 90
Ihave thought that perhaps a line or
two from us at tl.is place, to let you
know how we are getting along, politi-
cally, would not be amiss. On Satur-
day last We were treated to very lame
affair, in the shape Of n meeting in the
interest of the Scott Ring. For over
two weeks runners were going through
the surrounding country, trying to get
up something like enthusiasm. But
thoy were doomed to disappointment,
for in spite of all their efforts, only somo
fifty or sixty of the colorcd population
were out. The meeting was conducted,
under the leadership of one Marion
jackson, bright muIatto, who, it is
thought, has some aspirations towards q
seat in the next Legislature, and-..White
copper colored indi ividual. These spea-
kers RECALLED our ears with q tiradc Of
abuse against Carpenter, Butler and the
Reformers, and told the negroes to be-
ware, as it was only Democratic move
ment in disguise.
Our young townsman, Mr.. G. p. Sanders,
replied in an earnest and eloquent
speech. He denied in emphatic Ian
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

This Sl56,55l represents the loss to
the State, upon the transactions of
which we have knowledge. It cannot
be doubted that every purchase made by
the Land Ring is of the same scanda-
lous character. Wherever land has been
bought, a large profit has gone ;nto the
pockets of the Land Commissioner, the
Advisory Board, and their agents.
Every tract Of land is hold at far more
than its value. But if tho Land Com.
mission can carry out their plans, tho
loss, which is their profit, will not fall
upon the State. They hope to sell the
lands to the colored people at what they
cost the State that is, twice, thrice and
four times their value. In this way the
colored people will, once more, and at
their o,on e.cpcnse, save the Scott King
from detection, and enable thom to di.
jest, at leisure, their ill. gotten plunder.
The loss must fall upon the State, or
upon the colored people Aud if the
colored people buy tho lands offered
them by the Ring, the loss will be theirs
alon e. Charleston Nc,vs.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
THE UNIVERSALITY or MASON.
RY.

Whcthcr from England or Scotland,
or from ancient Egypt, Masonry origi.
mated, it spread all over the globe.
and now Masons can be found among
almost all the nations of the carth.-
Inasmuch as it teaches liberty, equality
and fraternity, 1t is intcractcd in Russia,
Austria, Spain, and Portugal and in
Hungary, man, if known to bc u
Mason, would bo imprisoned. Tho
Chinese have On organization closely
allied to Masonry but instead Of the
Bible, they use the writings of Coulucius
who is claimed as their spiritual guide
There ere Masops among the Mahomet~
ans. The high degrees known among
European Masons are not practiced by
tho Chinese or Asiatio Masons, but the
extent of their Masonic knowledge is
confined to that obtained in SYMBOLIC
lodges. Therefore if a Master Moson,
made in this country or in Great Britain
or the Continent of Europe, should visit
tho Mongolians or other Asiatic nations,
he would find that he could readily
mako himself known, and would be
recognized as a brother.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
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I.ARIsIltO LIFE,

Good counsel from wife and 9TH.
or: IL will try to make myself and all
around me agreeable. 1t will not do tn
leave u man to. himself till he co,ncs to
you; to take no pains To attract him. or
To appear before him with long face.
Il is not So difficult as you ihirk, dear
child, to behave to husband 10 that hc
shall remain forever husband.
am an. old woman, but you can still
10 what you like; q word from you at
the right time will not fail of its effect
what necd have you to play the suffer-
ing virtue The tenr Of lovely girl,
says an old book, is like dex drop on
\ rose but that on the check OF wife
is drop OF pain to her hush,nd Try
TO appear cheerful aud contontsl, and
your husband will be SO; aud you hav.
ing made him happy Will como 81 yours
self in reality. Nothing Aatters IL man
SO much az tho happiness Of his wife
he Is always proud of himself MS being
the source Of it. AS soon as you ur.
cheerful you will bo lively and aler.,
aud 1vory moment will "ff,rl von an
Opportunity to lot fall au agreeable
wOrd.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
From tho Unionville Times.1
WHAT A COLORED MAN SAYS
READ IcI
GOSHEN HILL, Angus. e, 1870

GOSHEN hill, Angus. q, 1870.
Mr. EDITOR :-Will you allow me
space in your columns to contradict a
foul SANDER upon my character?
hear it is reported that belong to the
Radical party and have joined the
League. | cannot think Of any report
that would disgrace me more than to say
l belong to party that has committed
so many glaring acts Of dishonesty, COR
ruptiou and deception to my race, as tho
leaders of tho Radical party have. No,
sir, l never have aud mover intend to
belong to that party, aud he who saws
[ do simply tells a lie. I intend to set
my vote against Judge j. L. Orrs'-he
says he will vote for Scott and Ransier,
| say shall vote for Carpenter and
Butler. lam free colored man, bound
to no party or men, by oath, but feeling
that my best friends aud the best friends
of the State arc the native white men
of South Carolina, intend to stick to
them. l have been raised with them
aud know them; but know nothing of
carpet baggers who rule the State, ex-
cept that they are getting very rich
and the poor people of the State are
getting poorer.
1 believe the native white Southern
people are the friends of the colored
people, and I can prove it by their kind
acts towards tho people Of my race,
whenever and wherever they are called
on. I know many instances where Re-
publican colorcd meu depend altogether
upon their old whito friends, for the
bread which they aud their family eat ;
and when they want friend they always
go to the Southern men for it; but still
the colored people will liston to men
they don't know, vote against their
friends aud allow those bad strangers to
teach them to hate those very friends.
I wish all my colored friends would
think seriously upon this state of
things, and try to unto with tho white
people in perfect harmony, to drive
their enimes from Office, and if they
do chat they will drive them from the
State. DO you know of twenty white
radicals in the State who is not an Office.
holder, or is not working with you for
your votes to elect them to an office?
Yours, respectfully,
BILL ROGERS
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
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HOME CHRERFULNESS.

DIany child goes astray, not because
there is want Of prayer or virtue at
home, but simply because home lacks
sunshine. A child needs smiles OF
much as flowers need sunboams. Chill
dren look little beyond the present mo-
ment. If thing pleases, they are apt
to seek it, if it displeases, they are prone
to avoid it, Ifhome Is the place where
faces are sour, and words harsh, and
fauit.finding is ever in the ascendant,
they will spend as many hours as posi-.
bic elsewhere. Let every father and
mother, then try to be happy. Let
them .aik to their children, especially
the little ones, in suoh q way as to
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
MILK.

If you desire to get large yiold of
milk, give your COW, three times day,
water slightly salted, iu which bran has
been stirred at the ratio Of one quart to
two gallons of water. You will find
that your COW will gain twenty five
per cent. Immediately under the effects
of it, and she will become 80 attached j
to the diet as to refuse to drink clear
water unless very thirsty, but this mess
she will drink almost at any time,
and ask for moro. The amount of
this drink is an ordinary water nal
full at each time, morning. noon, and
night. Your animal will then do her
best at dis:ounting the lacteal.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
'THBs LAND 0WINDLB

We have printed from time to time
the particulars ,efthe Purchases made
by the Land Commission in different
parts ofthe State. Iu every case we
have given tho qualities aud the actual
value, as we'll a. the price paid by the
Land Commission and, generally, we
have been able to publish the names of
the agents who were the representatives
of the Ring. We now sum up, nss
follows, the instances in which the poo
pie are known to hare beon swiudfed,
under the pretenoe Of giving: homes to
the homeless poor:.
/. A tract Of land in Charleston
County, for which the actual seller ro-
ceiyes $4,000, costs the Land Com
mission no less than $4,000.
2. In Oconee County the Land Com
mission buy two thousand acres of land
at an average prize of SO an acre, which
land, at au outside estimate, is worth
only SO IN acre.
8. In williamsburg the Laud Com
mission charge $4,000 for tract of land
which costs $500.
4. In Lancaster County the Land
Commission pay $S032 for tract OF
land "known to be utterly worthless. y
: Eighteen months ago this land could
have been readily bought at 81 so an
acre; the Land Commission pay SO an
acre.
S. In Beaufort County the Deputy
Land Commissioner, aided aud assisted
by Representative w. j. Whippcr,
bought nineteen hundred acres Of land,
at So rs an acre, and made the seller
sign titles at SIS an acre.
6. In Darlington County the Land
Commission buy parcel Of lands for
S5936, and the amount stated in the
titles as paid by the Land Commission
is s11,603.
Z. In Anderson County the Land
Commission buy fifteen tracts of land,
aggregating 4285 acres, for S21,1S0. -
These lands are shown to be worth, at
most, $1,000.
8. In Chester County the Land Com-
missien buy seven hundred aud thirty
acres of land at SO SO !; their actual cost
was not more than SIS.
9. In Georgetown County the Land
Commission buy 5310 acres of land at
So SO an acre. That land is dear at 81
an acre.
10. In Colleton County the Land
Com mission buy 1882 acres of laud at
81 an acre, 800 acres at SO, aud 104O
acres at So. A high price for tho first
tract would be So an acre. The second
tract is worth less than 81 an aero
The third tract is worth nothing.
III. In Lexington tho Land Commits.
sion agent buy $500 acres of land for
$4,000. aud the State pays for tho same
tract SS050.
The loss to the State, or to the
colored people who buy the lands, upon
these eleven transactions, is as follows :
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

TIE SUPPLIES STopPED.--"You
have stopped the supplies! !" said poor
working man to gentleman whom he
mot on the street. "Why, how ?". in
qnircd he. ."Wcll, you sec, sir" since
my little girls and boys have been going
to your Sunday School, they have
promised to havo nothing to do with
liquor or tobacco, and can't get them
to go buy either for me-" 81 am glad
to hear that" said tho friend; "bnt
what will you do now r.. "Why I have
thrown my pipe away T; and the children
have coaxod mo so hard that 1 have
promised not to smoke or chew again,
aud to give up my daily drams."
Three girls aro hoeing corn iu the
Miohioon AUr;cultvral HoIlnrA
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
DEEPEN DENCE.

We easily forget, and yet how mex
ousably, our personal and constant de-
pcndence on God. We can soc why the
poor widow, whose barrel of meal had
failed, and whose cruise Of oil was spent,
should and could thus humbly and ur-
gently ask FOR her daily bread; but it
seems strange to us at first that such D
request should be made as we'll by the
rich the owner OF houses and farms
and bank.stock the man whose gar.
ners contain iood that would supply
bread for myriads Of mouths besides his
own, aud this not for day only, bat
for years hence e-the merchant, it may
be, whose warehouse. would victual
whole nayics. We can see how David
might, naturally and most urgently,
offer suoh prayer as is our text, on
tho day when he and his soldiers were
hungering, and tho show bread was
given thom; but why Solomon, his SON
should make it, when his purveyors
sent him, month by month, such pro-
fuse supplies for his tablo and palace.
seems not 80 easy to be understood
And yet this very language would ap
ply equally to both--,he hunger bitten
father in the day of his want, and the
the luxurious son in the season Of his
imperial opulcnoe. Job in his palmy
days, when he was the richest Of ali
the men of tho East. and when his sons
were feasting each in his Own house;
and Joseph, when opening the grana-
ries of Egypt, whore lie had laid up the
food Of seven plsnteous years, for an
entire nation---cach needed the spirit.
If not the fu'fillmcnt Of this prayer;
and wc doubt not that each, dcpcndcnt
and grateful, was wont to sit down to
his wcll-stored board in the temper
which is iuculcated by this vory prayer
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

- Grace nevcr appears grace until it
appears \o DO a sin. The deeper the
sense of tho evil Of sin is the deeper our
apprehension ofthe free yrsoe of Gpd
in Christ viii bo.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07
j. E. SUARES.
SUMTER FURNITURE
AND
Chair Wa.re-Roorn,s 8

las ON HAND A LARGE STOCK or FUR
SITURE, for less than can DO Sobtsined In any
'outhcrn market, saving both freight and risk Of
,reakago by Railroad. With experience in this
ranch of business in the City Of Charleston, for
wenty. five years, and having the advantages of
he best Manufacturers, he is offering fret class
'ork of which every article sold Ia warranted.
"ho stock consists Of
Sofas, Side Boards. Book Cnses, Wardrobes
Washstands, Bureaus, Cottage Sets, Whatnots
Extension Tables
Mahogany, Caneand Wood Seat Rocking Chairs
Mahogany, Cane and Wood Scat Setting Chaire
Cribs; Cradles
Trundlo Bodsteads and Cottage Beisisads
Every style Looking Glasses and Mattrassos
FIVE HUNDRED PAIR WINDOW SHADES
ust received, together with q lot of WALL PA.
FER AND BORDERING.
Vain Street, opposite Express Office,
UP STAIRS.
]. e. Suares,
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

Three girls aro hoeing corr iu the
Michigan Agricultural College.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-09-07

Total............................ ......$156,3s3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

RIO CAPITALISTS.-FoR SALE, AN OLD-EsTAsLISH
cd Brewery, making prime alos IN order, with
all modern Improvements; well stocked with casks, and
all conycnences necessary for large Hrs. class brew
est water II Is excellent opportunity party wishing
to enter into good business already established. WIN ID
sold favorable terms, rs the wishes retire. Ad
dr, IS BREWER station y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

WET NURSES AND MALE AND FEMALE NURSE
w for the Sick with reference constantly found
Nurse Agency, .0i 9Th ST., near Bowcry
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

(tAEpENER-A SITUATION AS GARDENER WANT
VI ed by man who Is practically posted IN The SUCCESS ful
management OF hot aud cold grapercs greenhouse and Oh
servaioy successful IN the culture OF hardy flowers
vepetbce long practice of the finest places IN
the country would take charge OF small farm liz
with the garden married; children good city refe
renee. Address GARDENER and FARMER, box lbs herald
mi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

A LADY FULLY COMPETENT TO GIVE JNsTgUC.
n ton In instrumental music would give Lessons on the
piano limited number of pupils ut their homes ref.
erences FIRST class terms moderate. Address H. g.. Herald
Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

DARTNER WANTED-ACrIyE OR SPECIAL. WITH
J. x200oU in well established and hourishing obbina
business take the place OF retiring January sailed
doubled this year. and capable Of being largely Increased
Address with real name, conhdenaIy, 81 Spring street
station
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

CITUATION WANTED-BY YOUNG, ACTIVE, WELL
- educated German in capacity; good penman and
accountant fluent knowledge OF the English. German,
French and Italian languages excellent certificates and city
references; salary moderate Address r. l.. g, Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

JJARTNER wANTTD-WlTH ABOUT Y5, 900 OR $4,000
TO join the advertiser In OF the largest retail bog
and shoe stores In the city, annual trade $50 900
be raised to Hie00OO by abshng manucactory In
nection. Address Is. ", Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

A GERMAN LADY WILL TEACH HER LANGUAGE
N In classes. daytime evening, at S6 quarter has
experience and excellent method. Also private lessons
terms very moderate Address DRESDEN, Herald onlce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

WANTED RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN AS CLERK
w In real estate and collection Office town. good
who has zen at the business preferred Adde'S
with good references and salary expected A. b. Herald
Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

TsARTNER WANTED--IN COMMISSION BUTTER BUf
l. established year. party with 5000 Of
100000 honest and capable plain showing of good
opportunity. Address q b., box l3l Herald Office. J,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

1oS WEST l4rH ST., BETWEEN 9TH AND 10rI
lCO avs.-Waned 10 procure situation for a faithful
colored woman nurse, by lady who las employed e
Tor several years and ecommen! her in respect
Apply for ~ days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

(iOPIISr wANTED--TO A YOUNG MAN WHO
~ writes good plain hand permanent situation will be
given. Salary sl0 per week. Address CoPYlsI Herald
Ollee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

A LADY WISHES TO PROCURE a HOME IN A
n family for the winter whore she make herself
full understands drcssmakug also cniarcls dresses and
family sewing salary not much object pleasant
home Address O. A. box l2i Herald Office for one week
Country preferred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

WANTED A SITUATION, IN WHOLESALE HOUSE
w hotel. by yonpg light Lortcr, or TO make
himself generally use III. Address JAMES ANSCOMBE IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

40 WEST sTH STA COMPETENT PERSON As
liD Infants nurse; charge o: an infant from
rs birth good cts reference from last place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

~ young lady fancy AMI dry Goods store. 10 learn
the BUSINESS any one haging vacancy 10 Ill would favc
her ~ calling addcsss for two days. Best city refer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

DARTIEs LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT WILL FINLi
and valuable Patent which saperscjes all Otherd
OF the aGordns monopoly. Address apply
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01
HELP ANNIVERSARIES.

YOUNG PROTESTANT GIRL WANTED--T0 WAIT
IA table and assist generally IN email private family
tidy girl viii be well treated; wages rs Apply Mt %
Arnity st. for information
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

d M CASH DOWN WILL SECURE SMALL OF
tNCOO nee; hard labor pays Si,30u salary nenio'
pcTquIs,es; chance competent Au
COMPETENCE, Herald oalcs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

ytTANTED-AS GARDENER, a PROTESTANT SINGLE
w middle aged man. who thoroughly understands vegc
table gardening greenhouse hot
rapcries; with from twenty years. experience
English American pre'criea; must furnish undoubed
addicted the Intoxicating
need apply; suitable win find first class suaion
Address A. g. h., Herald oucc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-01

0S4 WEST 18th ST, NEAR STU Av.-AS EXPERT
.jE enccd wet rufse, hy young healthy married wo.
who has lost her baby excellent reference. Call
! for days