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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-31
SUMTER, s. c., August 81, 1870.

SUMTER, s. c., August 81, 1870.
To IAomas e. Gilbert:
BELOVED FRiEND AND BaornER:-Having
tendered your resignation of the Office of Libra
rian and Treasurer Of the Sumter Methodist
Sunday School, am requested, in the name and
behalf of the entiro school, Pastor, Superinten-
dent, Teachers and Scholars, to say to you, that
Nc accep; your resignation with feelings of pro-
found regret. 1t creates . void In tho bosom Of
our school which no other can fill go well. Your
prompt, earnest aud christian. like devotion to
the duties of the Office you resign, has justly
won for you our admiration, lasting love and
affection. Born and nurtured 10 our midst,
known and loved by all, We will miss you, and
grove whom tho grasp Of afeotion's hand shall
utter tho parting words. As you retire from our
midst, you leave behind you devoted circle,
not broken, but with an anxious void which no
others love can fill whose kind wishes will go
ours ut throne Of mercy, that God who gave
you, lnay takc-kcep and save you. Though,
yot, in tho tender and youthful age ofsixteen, by
your integrity, truth, virtue and chastity, we
find In you On example worthy of our imitation.
BY obedience to the divine injunction. "Honor
thy father and thy mother, TINT thy days may be
long upon tho earth," you have invoked the di-
vine favor, and ontwincd around you the living
affections of q foud mother, and . devoted father,
as the forest vine entwines the sturdy oak, in
chords SO strong that the storms and tempests
can never break them loose, until death, tho
crowning period Of life, shall come In the CON-
fict's trials and strfes of life, the snn Of pros
pority will not always shine upon you-dark
hours and cloudy days will oftonen compass you,
and it may be, you will iuplore and:plead, often
and long, Oh mother sing the sunshine song;"
When the sun goes down In darkness and night,
and your pathway becomes dangerous aud OBJ
scure, look up to the stars you may find your
way by them and thus wandering in the stormy
road Of life, when the earth is dark, keep
your eyes firmly fixed on Heaven. Reverence
God, and servo mankind. He who does good in
tho world approaches near to God he who in
aicts evil, goes stoadiIy away from, him and
toward chaos and primal night. We commend
you to God. Serve him aud he will save you.
Affeotiouately,
JESSE THOMPSON,
Sec. Sumter NJ. s. s.
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DEATH OF HIRS. EUGENIA McIN-
TOSkf

The sad news of this death reached
our town on Sunday morning last, hav.
ing occurred the day previous, at her
residence at Lynchburg.
This estimablc lady was we'll known
and greatly beloved, in this immediate
community, where she resided up to the
time of her marriage with Mr.. JAMES
G.. McINTosH. She was the sister Of
our much beloved friend and fellow
citizen, d. j. W1NN. Our sympathies,
as well as those offs large circle of friends
are warmly extended to the afflicted re-
latives of tho deceased lady.
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------
THE COTTON MARKET.

A letter from one of our leading
merchants, now in New York, and re-
ccived by US on Monday last, says
"Tell our planting friends they need
not look for any advance in cotton
Were the war at once to stop, cotton
would not advance. The supply is now
equal to the demand, which has not
been the case fer the past few years. 1
look for steady prices for the next thirty
days, and by the middle of October, l
think it will be down here to Is cts,
which would make it 8 to IL at Sumter" !"
->s-~sS-
Mr.. VIM. T.. Mikell, one Of tho most
promising Of The younger members of
the Charleston bar, died Tuesday morno
ing, after painful illness. No man of
his age was moro trusted or loved nor
was it doubted that his ability and in
dustry would make his nature years
profitable to himself and honorable to
the State.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROoRRDrNcs

The Correspondence below is taken from tho
minutes Of sumter Methodist Sunday School.
Our young friend, THOMAS e. GILBERT, tender
Ing bis resignation as Librarian and Treasurer,
1t was resolved by tho school that the Secretary
be requested to respond in writing. accepting the
tender, and expressing Its kind regards and good
wishes for him, as we'll e. their high hopes In
his future.
The response Of tho Secretary was called for at
. subsequent meeting, read to the school-unani-
mously spproved-ordered to be spread upon the
and copy furnished to the Sumter
Watchman for publication.
JESSE THOMPSON, SEQ.
Sumter NJ. 8. 3.
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TfIE MEETING TO-DAY.

In spite of all the phases os influences
which have been brought to bear against
it, the meeting, to-day, will be large
aud influential. The whites will be out
in force, and there will be o large rep.
resentation Of our colored people, many
Of tho latter coming with an earnest
purpose to hear aud learn. Aud we
doubt not good impressions will be
made upon their minds.
In no case has Radical meeting in
Sumter been disturbed, or the speakers
interrupted by those differing from
them. The most obnoxious of their
speakers have, time and again, said
what they pleased, and delivered most
offensive and insulting speeches without
molestation in any way.
We claim the same right for the
Union Reform speakers to-day. There
will be no disturbance, or attempt at
disturbance, on the part OF the Reform.
ers; aud, in advance, We notify the
Radical leaders to this effect. We in
tend to put this matter beyond doubt.
We understand the colored militia is
to be out to-day and We have it from
trustworthy sources, that tho Captain
here has ordered the men to carry 80
many rounds of ofammuuition. We can
not see the necessity for this. No one
is disposed to interfere with the right
Of the colored man to vote-no one, on
the Reform side, expects difficulty, or
will countenauce any who deport them.
selves in manner calculated to pro,
duce disturbance. The meeting means
peace and order-free speech and fair
play, and nothing moro and this it in
tends to have.
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rg- Judge Carpenter, Gen. Butler,
Capt. Tupper, and Messrs. Moroso and
Lee, of the Courier and Ne,cs, arrived
yesterday, and were properly received at
the depot. Gen. Kcrshaw will arrive to.
day.
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SUMTER, 8. O., August Plat. 1870.

SUMTER, 8. O., August 2lst, 1870.
TO O6icers and Teachers Of Sumter AstAodiss
Sunday School.
BELOVED CHRISTIAN FRIESDs Tho time has
come whom must tender my resignation % Lii
brarien and Treasurer Of our Scvol. A change Of
my place Of residence (for some length oftime
least) renders imperative . severance of the
link which has. with so much pleasure aud profit,
bound us together. My hea-t will be filed with
pleasant recoilecions Of our sweet christian asso-
citation and fellowship, and ir parting, I pray God
that his richest blessings may attend you and all
connected with the School, in all time to come.
Affeotionntely,
7. E. GILBERT, Libr. and Treasurer,
Sumter NJ. S. 8.
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There are multi,udes of truths which arc
worthless in themselves, and merit attention
simply as stepping stones, or as ladder con-
Quoting to something ulterior. Nevertheless
every invalid who hos pinod for o remedy, knows
how beneficial the use Of the celebrated "Old
Carolina Bitters" has been found.
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GLOVE SOUGHT rs GOOD, BUT GIVEN
UNSOUGHT rs BETTER" good Tonic like
Sumter Btters docs not require to be sought for
its virtues are known and appreciate by hum
dreds.
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FINE WRITING INK.

We are indebted to Messrs. WALKER,
EVANS s. CoGswELL for bottle of
"Panknin's Patent Acid Resisting Black
Writing Ink" This ink cannot be af-
fectcd by acid, aud hence is valuable to
commercial men, besides being a fue
article for common use.
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IMPORTANT no BUILDERs.

Doors, sashes, blinds, mouldings, and all the ma.
ter'als necessary to finish house In proper style
can be obtained at tho lowest market rates di.
rect from the manufacturer, P. P. Toals, Char
lesion, s. c., who has the.largsst and most CON-
plets mandatory of suoh srtioler In the Southern
States. Sec his advertisement In another col
ump.
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nsn- Our readers will enjoy the in.
tsresting letters of our accomplished
correspondent, @. H. NJ, published on
our second and fourth pages to day.
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~ The many friends Of IT. THOMAS HAIR
rsspsesmlly ssnSunes hin ~ IN indspendent
ssndioate for scat IN the Lssislaturs ftopa
Sumter County, and solicit for him the support
April u. 1870. :. o'141HNe.
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THE pLANTERs' wAREHousE.

Messrs. CBAs. HI. NOISE & Co., arc
now making preparations for receiving
the bulk Of their fall stock, whilst be-
ing constantly in the receipt Unnecessary
supplies,
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-31

NEw MEDICAL PAMPHLET Seminal,
IN Physical and Nervous Debility, Its effects
and cure. Price IS cents. Address SECRETARY
Museum Of Anatomy, 61s Broadway, New York.
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AVOID 0UACKs.

A victim Of early indisoretion, causing nervous
debility, premature deoay, Ao., having tried In
vain overy advertised remedy, has discovered o
simple means Of self.oure, whicn he will send
free to his fellow. sufferers.
Address ). A. REEVES, hs Nssssu st., N. Y.
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

'HE UNDERSIGNED. would respectfullv
n announce to his friends and old patrons,
goth August next.
The number Of l,npis will be limited 10 tvcn-
". For terms apply to
Aug i7-3t
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TNHE VALUABLE FARM OF ONE HUN
i. DRED ACRES, situated ono mile West of
Sumter Coprt Horse, now NO property and resi-
dence Of Mrs. BOND ENGLISH. On tho prem
ises is q comfortable two. o.story dwelling, and
necessary out buildings. Convenient for use, is
ono of the finest springs Of water in ell this Sec
tion of country. About forty acres are now un-
der cultivation, twenty acres in old fold, aud the
balance is valuable wood, oak and pine. For
terns, 30, opply to.
A. A. GILBERT,
Sumter, S. @.
Tnlo
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Yorkville Female College.

NHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS
Il Instltution will begin on the lst,et SEP.
Der. ~ 1 Il
A full corps of ACCOMPLISHED INsTRUC-
TORS will be employed Ia all the branches usu-
oily taught In arst.olsss Female Ssminaries.
TERMs-PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
Tuition and Board, including Washing, Fuol AMI
Ltghts".". ....... ....... .........$85 90
Tuition In Collegiate Department. II 90
'' Primory {" ,..,..,,. 90
1natrumental Music, .......".."."."... 20 90
Ancient Languages s.....................,..... 90
Deposit for purchasing Books, s,................ 90
will leave Florence on the 3lst Aug. and will
take IN charge by the way any pupils going to
Yorkville.
For further particulars, apply to
Rev. JAS. DOUGLAS, Principal.
Aug 10-1m
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KIDOERS PASTILLES. 4 A.,sns, ;sss relief S,1ss for
40 cents by mail. sTowELL d CO., Charles
town. Mass

DSYCHOMhNCY, FASCINATION OR Soul.
L CHARMiNa.-400 pages cloth. This won
derful hook has full instructions to ennble the
reader to fasoinate other sex, or any animal, at
will. Mesmerism, Spiritualism, and hundreds Of
other curious experiments. It can be obtained
by sending address with 10 cents postage, to T.
w. EVANS d CO., No. Al South Eighth st.,
Phjladelpbia.
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The State of South Carolina,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
SUMTER COUNTY.
William r. Spann, PlaintD-Agatnst
Nary Virginia iSpann, Defcnaant-
Copy Summons, for Kelief, Complaint
not iServeZ.
To the Defendant Mary Virginia spann:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and
required to answer the complaint in this action,
which is filed In the Office Of tho Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas for tho said County,
and to servo copy Of your answer to the said
complaint on tho subscribers at their office, at
Sumter, In tho County and State aforesaid,
within twenty days after the service horeof, OK.
elusive Of the day Of such service; and If you
fail to answer the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff In this action will apply
to the Court for tho relief demanded in tho com.
plant.
Dated at Sumter, July 27, 1870.
FRASER, HAYNSW0RTHS Il COOPER,
Aug 17-tf Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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Wineman's Crystalized Worm Candy is only
twenty-five cents box.
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THE PAIN .KILLRR,,

After THIRTY YEARS trial, is still receiving the
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MASONIC.

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THE UaDERsIGNED.
FOR SALE.

Aug 24-3t
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-24
Getting Old.

The present generation of men are get
ting old. The dark hair is getting gray,
and the smooth brow is becoming wrin-
kled. Beauty is fading. The rose is dis
appearing from the cheek, the vermillion
from the lip, and even the skin is assuming
the sallow, bilious hue which indicates the
approach of age. There may not be any
marked change in the vital energies Of
some, but they are, nevertheless, wasting.
The progress from the cradle to the grave
is still kept up. A few years more and
there will be many vacant places at the
table and family alter, and familiar faces
will be missed from the daily walks of life.
In the days of our prosperity and in the
pride of our strength and manhood, we
should not cease to remember that the
present generation Of men is rapidly pass
ing away.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-24
Expenditure for Manure.

Millions of dollars, says q writer, are
annually expended for manures that ought
to be saved, for with adequate painstak..
ing, farm whose stock is rightly proper
toned tothe number of acres titled, will
furnish all the manure necessary to keep
the farm constantly increasing in fertility.
Barns should be so arranged as to shelter
and save all the manure, both likuid and
solid; then, as load of solid manure
from the stable to the "ordure room,"
there should be thrown over 1.-two or three
times its bulk of refuse straw sods, weeds,
leaves bean and peayines, mulch swamp
muck, tanbark, sawdust and shavings,
pouring over the heap as much liquid
manure as the compost will absorb. BY
the constant repetition of this process,
there will be created an enormous amount
of fermented manure, sufficient to supply
all reasonable demands of the farm. ~
If eight or ten hogs are fattened, by
means of the same process, the hOg-pen is
made to furnish bountiful supply Of ma
nure for the garden and large field Of
corn. Any farm may thus be made to
manufacturer all the manure for the crops
grown upon it, except potatoes, and those
should have plaster instead of manure, as
the latter increases their tendency to rot.
Potatoes should be planted on dry piece
of land, after buckwheat, and the land
we'll sown with plaster, Or the planter may
throw a handful of plaster into each hill
Ashes do very we'll as q substitute for
plaster; popatOes are not liable to rot
plated with either.
Guano is good and valuable for farm
use; but every farmer should save from
the dropping of the hennery enough for
home use, instead of buying the imported
article. Privies should be so constructed
as to readily yield up their accumulation,
either from tight box, so hung as to be
easily moved, or from a sliding drawer,
when the contents should be conveyed to
a heap or vat of absorbent refuse, which
should also be the receptacle of kitchen
refuse and bedroom deposits. A compost
heap is thus formed sufficient to enrich
garden to the higheat degree of fertility,
and by the use ofchloride oflime, or some
other disinfectant, all offeusiveness may
be avoided. aJif
The following deductions, drawn from
years of observation and experience, are
worthy the attention of farmers: -5
lst Farming cannot be proftably con-
Quoted without careful reference to the
laws of waste and supply. ia1
I'd. The nature of the waste must be
understood, and the proper remedies ap-
piled. 1't1aq@7 g
Sd. All these supplies should be drawn
from the resources of the farm under cul-
ture. -. Maryland Farmer.
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Sensible Admonitions,

DON'T buy piano for your daughter
while your sons need plow.
Decent, substantial clothing for your
children make them think better of them
selves, and. keeps the doctor away.
Don't become security for him who
waits for the sheriff.
Buy farm wagon before a fine carriage.
If you have yoke of oxen don't be
ashamed of them and give your note for a
spa of horses.
Don't leave to memory what should be
written; it makes law suits.
Cultivate the habit of giving but never
give up.
When the labors of the day are past
take good books and newspapers and the
youngsters to the setting room.
DON'T ask an editor to trust you for
your newspaper but pay in advance, it
saves much growing.
DON'T think you have right to the ben
eft Of educational and religious institu-
tions without yourself contributed in word
and deed to their support; fol- you would
justly be called a shirk.
Don't ask your minister or your school
teacher to work for less money than you
would be willing to work for if you were
in the place of either; it is a violation
of great commandment.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-24
Afraid of the Itch,

Pete Milestone, of Arkansas, was once
travelling on horseback through the inte-
riOr of the State, and called one evening
to stay all night at little log house near
the road where entertainments and post
Office were kept. Two other strangers
were there, and the mail rider rode up
about dark. Supper being over, the mail
carrier and the three gentlemen were In
vited in a small room furnished with a
good fire and two beds, which were to ac-
commodate the four persons for the night
The mail carrier was little, dirty look
ing wretch, with whom none of the gentle
men liked tho idea of sleeping. Pete
Whetstone eyed him closely, as he asked
"Where are you going to sleep tu night,
my lad 2"
"Pll thleep with you, I reckon" lisped
the youth, "or one of them fellers, don't
care which,"
The other two gentlemen took the hint
and occupied one of the beds together inn
mediately, leaving the other bed and con-
fab to be enjoyed by Pete and the mail
boy together as best they could. Pete
and the boy commenced>hauling off their
duds and Pete getting into bed first and
wishing to get rid of sleeping with the
boy, remarked very earnestly:
"My friend, I'll tell you beforehand.
l've got the itch, and you'd better not get
in here with me for the disease is catching.''
The boy who was just getting into bed,
too, drawled out very coolly.
"WOl, reckon that don't make bit
of difference--I've had it now nearly this
seven years." and into bed he pitched
along with Pete, who pitched out in as
great hurry as if he had walked up q hor-
nets nest in the bed.
The other gentlemen roared, and the
mail boy who had got peaceable posses
sion of the bed to himself, drawled out:
"Why, you muth be a set o. daned
fools; mann and dads got the itch worth
than | is, and they thlep in that bed lath
night when they wath here quiltin."
The other two strangers were now in a
worse predicament than Pete had been
and bouncing from their nest as if the
house had been on fire, stripped, shook
their clothing, put them on again ordered
their horses, and though it was nearly ten
O'Clock, they all three left and rode SO YER
al miles to the next town before they slept,
leaving the imperturable mail carrier ia
the bliss of scratching and sleeping alone