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A NOBLE RENEFACTION.


The Trustees of the Louisville Mcdi-
cal College, Louisville, KY have crea.
ted one ofthe most liberal and noble
beneiactions ever conferred by q public
institution upon any people. The trus-
tees of this college have instituted one
Beneficiary scholarship for each Com.
gyessie'n1 District in the Southern and
surrounding States. BY this means
very many poor but deserving young
men will bc enabled to obtain q thorough
medical education. Any young man
wishing to take advantage of this Bene.
faction has only to write to the repre-.
sentative Of tho Congressional District
in which he resides, or to the President
of tho Medical Society Of his State, or
to DE-. +. S. Gaillard, Dean Of the Fa-
Guilty Of the Louisville Medical College,
Louisville, Ky, when he will receive
full information Of all that it is peces-
sary for him to do to secure one Of these
Scholarships. With proper and well
come delicacy the names of those who
have secured the Beneficiary Scholar
ships will be known only to tho Dean
of the Faculty. 1t is unnecessary to
command those who have established
these noble Beneficiary Scholarships.
Their act will bring them commenda-
tions wherever it is known.
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the country. Alter thre4 Hay,e heroic
struggles, sustained by sthS sarmy D soi
Marshal McMahon asaidit tg1ee MN.
dred thousand of tho ssenetny, forty
thousand men have beop made prisoners
Gen. Dc Wimpfen. who &took command
of the army in the place Of Marshal
NeMahon, nho was. badly wounded. has
signed 9. .capitulation. This cruel 70.
verse ,wilF not shake our courage. Paris
is to day in 2 complete state Of defence
The military forces ofthe country will
be organized in q few days, aud a new
army will bc under the walls Of Paris.
Another army is forming on the banks
Of the Loire Your patriotism, your
union. and your energy will save France
The Emperor has been mode q prisoner
in the struggles. The Governments is in
accord with the public powers, aud will
tpke all measures required.
In the Senate. yesterday, the Minister
Of war said 1--WE have learned
through various unofficial channels, that
Marshal Bazaine failed in his recent
attempt to free himself from the hostile
armies which held him shut up around
Metz. His efforts were heroic. The
King Of Prussia could not. help render
ing Justice to the valor of our soldiers.
McNIahon, after endeavoring to join
Bazaine' in the direction Of the North,
wss obliged to retire in the euvirons OF
Sedan, 10 which there were several days
Fighting, with alterations of success aud
reverse, but we contcn'.ed against an
enemy numerically our superior, and in
spite of the most energetic efforts; the
attempt seems to have terminated in
an unfortunate manner for our arms.
Other adviccs Of Prussian origin are
still more unfavorablc, but do not
appear to US worthy OF credit in all cases
and the Government is not willing to
give them an appearance Of authenticity
by communicating them to tho public.
Our reverses affict US it is impossible
for US to witness without deep emotion
so much courage aud so much devotion
rendered unavailing, but this spectacle,
SO far from taking away our energy,
augments md ,cdoublcs it. Since tho
present Cabinet camc into power it has
drawn from France, and they still
remain so strong that, with energy and
the help of the nation, we may yet have
the last word.
Jerome David added to tho above by
stating that tho defcnccs of tho capitaI
we're in the best condition, and accord,
ing to competent judges, were capable
of resisting all efforts of the enemy
Let us defend Paris, he said on the
walls and IN the streets, and if it must
be, VIC will bury ourselves under it.
ruins.
In the Corps Lcgislatif statement
Of the situation similar to that made ir
the Senate. was given by Jules Favre
who declared "wc are unanimous fol
defence until death" [Great applause.
It is time that compliances should cease
if we wish to repair our disasters. He
concluded by attacking the Imperia
power, and proposing to place cx.raordi
nary powers in the hands Of Genera
Trochu.
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aaEMH HSaNSKMUPT Aor.A

8 The bsahlApt aet has been eka5xed
"a Caesss hy tha: adoption OF ID.
fs1lovinG yaSpd4ent: "Be il ens{lpd,
BY the Senate aaa House or Rspressp,
eatives Of the Ua:ted States Of America,
10 Congress assembled, That the provi.
Sioss dHshs second clause Of the thirty,
third section Of an .Aes .to, e.tabl;.A a
snit form ysten Of 1amkrxpeey Mroyghox.
tie gsiica tates "a amended by the
firt3 sfotiopsoks AZ Sact. il Sameadmen ut
thereof. abalI not apply. to s.tboaa debt.
fian which the bankrapto seeks dis
charge, which were contracted prior to
the first Of January, 1861" So.
Previous to this ameadment, ne per-
son whose estate would not pay fifty per
cent. Of bis indeBtness, exclusive of his
debts as surety could, without the
consent Of majority Of his creditors,
avail himself Of the benefits Of the bank
rupt aot. The. effect Of this amendment
is-to make the fifty per cent clause ap-
ply only to debts contrsoted after the
LIST of January, 1869. Under tho law
as it now stands, any person can apply
for release from all his old debts,
whether his estate pays anything or
not. He is only required to pay fifty
per cent Of such Of his tndioidual debts
as were contracted subsequent to Janu-
ary 1st, 1869.
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THE TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE

A monthly publication, thus named,
and published at Columbia, by John A.
ELKrNs, at thirty cents per annum, has
been received. It is neatly printed and
is alled with interesting matter, in be.
half of the great cause to which it lie
devoted. We greatly need such paper
as this in the State, aud we trust it may
meet sufficient encouragement to make
it apermanent institution.
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THE MAINE DEmOCRACY.

We some time ago ventured to assort
that opposition to negro suffrage would
bo Withdrawn from tho platform of the
Democracy Of every State, aud that in
none Of the elections to take place, or
in the next Presidential election, would
it bo made a question. Every develop.
mcnt strengthens that assumption.
Tho Democratic State Convention OF
Maine was recently held. The opening
speech Of tho presiding officer declared:
"That tho negro question is dead
and played out. 1t sleeps its last
sloop."
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sbis county are SS1g9isA Of suecess now,
fpa thS 4srk ,ef esgsHssstion will be
nb = forward vigorously.
III 9 a sI6s HAih.
o PtSSiou& eths uSstiBs, Represents.
tive Lee announced the Ring meeting
for Friday, and among tho speakers for
tho eecasios ,asseaace3. b. r. WI hitte.
more. and 7, j. Maokey, This isiliiapt
semhnation Of tHo IF titesshinniH ljghts
of the Ring. viii he appreciated. when
one remembers hos.i the > latAer. do.
uounced Whittemors once as rogue .>
j"Whe stolothe livery Of Aeavea Il &
To serve The devil in.". & 4
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County Commissioners Office.

SUMTER COUNTY, 8. c., Sept. 2, 1870.
NOTICE Is hereby given to all porsons, who
IN have been engaged in business as Retail
Liquor Dealers in the County Of Sumter, s. @.
County Licenses for the time ending with the pre-
sent Fiscal year, on Nov. 1st, 1870, that they
must now come forward and settle up for the
Same without further delay, otherwise legal
proceedings will be taken against them, to force
compliance with requirements, previously made
by this Board, by advertisement published in
Sumter Newspapers, dated May 18th, 1863, and
May 18th, 1870.
Retail liquor Dealers in Town of Sumter,
8. c., only excepted.
By order Of the BoArd,
c. NJ, HURST, Clerk of Board.
Sent Tit
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n@- Reform Clubs have been organ.
lied at Florence and Timmonsville.
Capt. GEO. l.. WILLIAMSON Is Prcsi-
dent Of the former, and JESSE KEITH,
Esq., of tho latter, with Rev. JoHN
CULpEPPEn as one Of tho Vice
Presidents.
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1@r The Methodists of 6reenyille
have purchased beautiful lot on Bun
combe Street, a central locality, aud
will proceed forthwith to build large
and handsome Church.
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The New York iSan says, in italics {:

UMo Rrpnbim"ns W0nt In make mn
ho"d~oy an The cunning cfccfion IN this
state, Mcy must cm 1N connectina with
GRANTS Administrations, m.' Mhe strong
gfnnnd 0gaima pntiing man at the
Mo" 9i.Mo Stuin D'p"rfmcnt who mrzcS
$50 900 bya sGmyie Lribc.
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N4- The many friends of Mr.. THOMAS HAIR
respectfully annouHAeshim as an independent
candidate for seea ip the Legislature from
Sumter County, aud solicit for hin the support
of
April l3, 1879
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MASONIC.

TrNHE REGULAR MONTHLY coMMUNIcA.
il TIONS OF CLAREMONT LODGE, NO "a,
A.. E.. M. are suspended until October next
Il. @. GREEN, W.. NJ.
.Juna' %,
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edgs..ics oshe poor shild dsss $ef tie
whvfe State Tho suoipots aud sruak.
ing t.xatioas aud dsspp.uilelsd snsre,ss
Of expenditure f6ssStals purposes. Tho
vast increase ofthe public debt, which
amounted! to over sF.s2, ,3G0A-for every
White apo, ,ovss $500 ies every ,eolorsd
! man ID the: State. Cen. BufLEs dlossd
| his speech and Loft for the tfsin at 1
o'olook, amid the protests.ioss Of tho
crowd generally. y 4f% "a
/ Judge CAKfekslkR was next intro
duced-by Col. BrAND1Sa. His speech
was one ofgreat' power. Is was inter.
rupted. by (. temporary. disturbance,
which originated in a uisappreheusiou!
He riddled the Scott Ring, and dealt
stunning blows to the "Court House
clique" in response to questions asked
by chem. Judge CARPENTER is a
speaker Of great power and readiness,
and is putting the State under lasting
obligations to him, for his fearless aud
manly exposition Of the reekiug corrup.
tions of the existing State government.
His hearers, white aad eolored, were
much impressed by his speech, which
met frequent applause and expressions,
and approval.
Gen. j. B. KERsHAw, having arrived
on the midday train, was handsomely
introduced by Col. JOHN B. MOORE.
His speech was one of depth aud force,
and was addrcssed'ma;uly to the whites
in showing the utter itHpsaotica
ity Of opposition to the platform Of the
Union Reform Party.
We regret that our limited space
does not permit US to give a more salts.
factory synopsis of these speeches. The
effect of them was manifest throughout,
aud we have heard nothing but favora-
Bile accounts from the country since
Let our people cultivate the good seed
that have been sown among our colored
people, and great good will result to the
country.
THE RADICAL MEETING
On Friday last brought large gather.
ing, almost exclusively of colorcd people.
Compared with the numbers Of w ednes-
day previous, however, there was but
little if any advantage.
Speeches were made by "Hon." B. +.
WHITTEMoRE, Gen. MOSES, j. H.
RAINEY, and other lesser lights of the
party. Great efforts were made to undo
the work of Wednesday last but there
were many colored men who were pres
ent on Wednesday last who did not
come to this meeting, and many others
who indicated Indifference to the whole
occasion, and returned home at an early
hour in the day.
During the meeting heavy shower of
rain fell, which continued during the
afternoon. A prominent colored man,
who did not so where the speaking was
going on, aad who expressed disgust
for the party and the whole proceeding,
snid in our hearing "Something wrong
about this, sir. The last great Radical
Meeting they had horc, it poured down
on 'sm; and here it is again" Another
prominent colorcd man came to us and
asked us to send somebody to ask the
speakers questions. Among other
things he said he wanted to know how
it was that all tho Radical leaders got
rich SO quick-what had become of all
the money to buy land for the laudlcss
and to educate the poor children.
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PARIS. September i.

BY The Gable To Now YORK.
The Council OF Ministers have issued
the following proclamation to the French
people:
"Gyca. misfortu, cs have comc upon
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:MARRIE ID

At Sumter, s. c., August 3oth, 1870, by tho
Rev. A. J. MoVeille, GEO. WIN. REARDON,
ESQ.,. to Miss AGNES J. O'BRIAN, all Of
Sumter, 8. G.
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FROM THE. SGATF0P WAR.

>f . = G-N -~Y.
THE DEFEAT OF MCMAHON AND
:, BAzAINE.5:o.
THOUSANDS OF 7xstzprou x,11.o
AND W6tNDED.
The Surrender OF the knperor.
THE SHOOTING OF GENERAL FAILLY
FRENCH OFFICERS KILLED
BY THE SOLDIERS.
The Great Battle of Sedan.
100000 MEN CAPI7ULA7,E.
TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM IN BERLIN.
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THE WATCHMAN
WEDNE NESDAY, SEPT. y.
.-:--.,. ------SSEES=-

w "DIN SS0DA u - II H u o -
n. A. GILBERT .EWCOR
The Sumter WotcHn0aa has by
far the largest circulation (espe-
ciially IN the surrounding country)
Of aay paper published IN Sumter,
and aoos established IN 1850.
THE MASS MEETING
On Wednesday Last.
A G R f. AT Gee SIS.
EITRAORDINARY ASSEMBLAGE.
Hon. e. B. Carpenter, Gems. IL. O. But
Ter and j. B. Kersaaw Speak.
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who arrived on the one o'clock train.
was next introduced by Col. j. B.
Moore, and from the loud hu9zahs with
which tho General was received, | infer
that Inc still possesses the hoarts OF the
people, notwithstanding all that our
Dcn'orrotic (?) friends have said against
bin. His speech was repleto with
good advice to tho whito aud colorcd
people. EIe advised both ifthcy desert.
cd the Union Reform party they should
prepare for war. Ifthcy desired peace,
they should stand together on its plat
form.
At tho conclusion Of General Kor-
sl:"w's address, the meeting was dismiss
ed with few words from tho Chairman.
THE RESULT
has been to awaken the pcoplo OF
Sumter, black and white, to tho work
before them. The inn preston made
upon tho colored people was particu-
larly strong, and think the weak
kneod Democrats, as they call thom-
selves; have at last had thoir cyos one u
to tho truo issues before them. Issues
which call upon overy man in the State
to array himself for on against honesty
aud good government. Our iricuds in
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NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY MAY 3d. l87o-TRlPLE SHEET.

poyed as means ana as one Of the mediums
through which certain thoughts may be conveyea;,
be used with discretion, Ike the tin anu
ph0sphorescent light OF the stage, or they
lose their power. They must be accompanied Dy
thought, or their most faithful representations would
be poweriess: Mr.. Fairman has depicted broken
through the rents in broad beams down on the val.
ley beneath. There Ii some skill and imagination n
this portion OF the picture, but Il ends there. Ihe
clouds fast dispensing and melting away, but there
Is still too much OF them even here-the efIect -
weakened In proportion as 1t departs from the truth
and from nature. The foreground and middle dis
tance are too broken, and the trees too compact
round and hard. The idea as we have said, is good
careful study. Several smaller works from varied
subjects show some versatility, with the same ten
dency TO some OF the faults we have noticed In the
foregoing. His "Pleasant River Valley is stil pro-
crossing and shows, we think, more power and sluay
than many others OF this artist. 1t promises iair,
when inisned to be one OF mis- best works and shows
even now no small amount OF study and care.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30
OLD WORLD ITEMS.

The project for the great Russian railroad to &C.
vastopo Is assuming practical form. Tne work IL 10
begin tins spring.
hospital FOR sick Russivn sailors and pilgrims on
Their way TO jerusalem has just been established at
Constantinople under the auspices of the Car.
The United Kingdom has 100000 miles OF "met-
aled,n or macadamized roads. France has 100000
better managed.
The government has succeeded in the Punjab with
the young plants Of the eucalyptus gum tree from
Australia.
Prices OF accommodation at Rome just now are re-
ported to be very DEAR cup OF beef Tea costs city
cents, and extra bedding has rated Us high as hity
dollars
Two hundred and slxty-fve wohhen are employed
In the Russian telegrl pm ofces, ana have done SO
well that all departments are to be thrown open TO
them. Some are TO DO appointed to signal stations.
statue of Luther is about to be erected at Elsie
ben, Upper SaXOny, his native town. committee
has just been formed to raise this monument TO the
memory OF the great relornler.
The harbor dues Levied on account OF the Chamber
OF Commerce at Havre, for the works in the port,
produced in April s7,972f, IN the three preced-
ing months 1885, 745f.; total-264, 7l7f.
An alligator four feet long in the river Thames
there be more OF the Kind British spOrtsmen will
have new kind Of game TO spear and shoot.
An exhibluon OF portraits OF illustrious men has
been opened in The Palace OF the Ministry OF the In
terror al st. Petersburg. The number OF pictures is
Already GOO, many Of them from the imperial c0llec-
tions.
Tie boring OF the artesian well OF the Buttesaux-
which forms the subsOil OF nearly all Northern
Frahce. 1t is now 500 metres deep or 44S metres
lower than the level OF the sea.
There is small vineyard in Paris, near the an
cent arsenal garden, Of which few OF the neignbor
ing citizens have any knowledge. lthas buds and
leaves, blossoms and grapes for days in advance OF
any other vineyard in the region.
At recent trial In France the foreman OF the jury
placing his. hand on his heart and with a voice
chOked with emotion, gave In the following ver-
dict:-'"The accused is guilty. but We have our
doubts as to the Identity"
The Andaman Islands, in the Bay OF Bengal, are
reported to b, rapidly sinking There are 600 con-
victs on tem. but they will not be drowned unless
they live 1000 years, that being the term OF time
computed for the disappearance OF the Islands be-
meath the water.
At a recent meeting OF the Academy Of Sciences
Marshal Valiant, the rector OF veterinary studies,
spoke against the use Of the muzzle dogs as hav.
ing tendency 10 produce madness rather than to
prevent 1t. Consantnople Is rull Of unmuzzed dogs
and they never go mad.
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for few minutes and, satisfied by the state Of tho
Revolutionary barometer that no disturbance would
troops nor police were visible. but discovered the
latter In force hidden IN the adjoining streets The
q al ose Se w
ated at once. as the police effected no captures until
after the legal son,'ngt!cn M TO disperse had been
struck ' ' the police and soldiers. Thirty rioters
meCe no ths nssas 81 hs police This Is sausr9
change In Parisian Outbreaks. As0us-brigadier OF
police who was wounded at the attack on tne Darr-
cade In the Rue st. Maur, has since died. There has
been report that sentinel had disappeared nom
his post; it Is untrue. soldier, on Monday evening,
was left behind when his regiment lett the Prince
Eugene barracks on issuing from the barracks q
few minutes LATER he asked which way tne pattalion
naa gone He was % os S
was arrested by the guard on duty az Inc Ineatre M
des Foes Dramataues. It appears that ne has been
out leave. This last adventure has been converted
by some Journals into deserlon OF soldier ON duty
CoRaEcTED, but NOT IMPROVED.
ON the occasion OF my visit to the Prison de Ia R0-
quete. few days previous 10 the departure OF the
criminal star, Traupmann, for the next world. l
called attention TO the uct that, although the prison
"pets'' wererurnished with wooden spoons only, TO
avoid any chance of damaging their sweet selves,
they were plentifully supplied with articles OF
more dangerous nature. My apprehensons
shortly after the convicts had entered the workshop
one OF them, who talked In loud tone OF voice. was
called to order by turnkey named Carelte 10 tnls
| he paid no attention until threatened with the
cachot. prisoner sitting next HIM, named Pchard,
said aloud .Dont hold your tongue; II he does any
| thing will defend YOU" The turnkey Immediately
seized Pichard who struck the oncer violent blow
| in lhe neck with large pair of scissors, within
hairs breadth OF the carotid aroery. Two turnkeys
Immediately rushed to the assistance OF their com.
r0de; the prisoner who had been the cause OF
Caree's rebuke and another took part with Pichard.
! A regular fight ensued during which the turnkeys
were severely wounded by the convicts, who sashed
away numerically with their SCISSORS but the turn
keys before the arrival OF achievements, had al.
ready the best Of the affair." The report that one Of
yesterdays but IL Is unfounded although two OF the
officers were taken to the indrmary. The other con-
took part in the affray; they quietly looked on
| approvingly. The hight must have whlled away
| most pleasantly few minutes. The type Of c0un-
| tenance saw In the Depot Of the Condemned sha
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SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Opening of the Hawaiian Parliament-Speech
Of the King-A Sensible Address.

HONOLULU, Aprl 80, 1870
The Ring opened Parliament at noon to-day The
following Is his speech
MOBILES AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the proro.
CATION OF the last legislature 1t has pleased Almighty
God to take from me the best OF fathers, who was,
during his lifeline, tie wisest and most discreet OF
rcvered by you. This has been bereavement for the
nation as well as for myself long and varied lie
thankful for his example. You will preserve his
memory ever fresh; while the best wish can have
for YOU is that may ever preserve the remembrance
OF his preceptS and follow the example OF his pure
patriotism
During the lsst two years my people have in
and markets good II seems as Ii, by ocean lines OF
steamers, our situation In mid ocean is about to be
turned to our advantage The question Of aid to
oceanic and inter-isana steamers has occupied the
attention of my government, and again deserves
your careful consideration. l especially commend
your fostering care steam communication between
the Islands, believing that liberaty In this respect
Is the wisest economy.
most satisfactory have concluded @ commercial
trea with Russia. The treaty Of reciprocity which
was negotiated with the executive government OF
the United States Is still before the Senae Of that
cJunirY.
cnte the Will Of the Legislature, as expresses In its
last session., with regard TO immigrants from the
Poynesian Islands. But after Two expeditions it
has become evident til ,t considerable or perma-
nent increase Of population can be expected nom
TIE report of nv Minister Of the Interior win show
deemed necessary by the Board OF Health. The
health OF the people Is On OBJECT OF The greatest 80
lie tude to me, and | commend to your care I'll con-
sideration the measures adopted by the Board, and
request that you Will give this matter your grayest
attention.
Justice continues to be administered as believe,
ably and iinparally. The work OF education has
been prosecuted with zeal, fidelity and success. The
with impartality, and, far as have been able to
learn to the satisfaction Of ALL The finances Of the
kingdom still remain In prosperous condition..
Mobiles and Representatives, In summoning you
again to the performance of your responsible duties
/ rely with implicit confidence upon your Wisdom
and patriotism. and pray most earnestly That He In
whose hand are all the nations OF the earth may
guide your counsels and preserve our kingdom for
bright futuriiy. We do now declare the Legislature
OF The kingdom opened
Count Won Beust, son of the Prime Minister OF Aus
tria, an officer on board the frsate Donau, conf
mitted suicide on the 26th inst, by taking prussic
act1.