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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-10-05
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

/ BsrHEL CHuRcu, Sept 2eth, 1870.
At an extra Church Meotiug Of Bethel Church
Sumter Circuit, bold this day, tho following pre.
ambIe and resolutions were offered and uuaul-
mously adopted:
| Death has again Visited our Society, and with
bis all devouring scythe, has cut down and remoy
cd from time to eternity our beloved brother.
NICHOLAS s. PUNCH. We deem Il eminentlv fit-
ting, and privilege, on this sad occasion, to
record our estimation Of bis character as chris.
stan and as man. Our brother WAS a true type
ofthe ohrlstinn gentleman. His life as citizen
VAS exemplary to a remarkable degree Quie.
and unobtrusive in all his ways, he was scru-
pulously exact In all his relations to his fellow
| man. In all his transactions he was upright,
honest and just. Strictly attentive to his own
affairs, he never intermeddled with tho business
of othors-hs was truly the pattern ola good oit-
izsr.
OF his character as christian We cannot
speak too highly. He was warm, active
christian, never moro delighted, or earnest and
! sealous, than whom engaged in his masters work
For nearly twenty-five years he served the
ehureh AZ steward /; conseisptiously and faith
fully discharging the duties Of that Office. In all
the meetings of the church for the transaction of
busiue" he WAS present, unless providentially
prevented, the snme thorough going christian.
Kind and courteous in his department, Quick to
understand, and firm to execute all business
entrusted to his oaro, he was justly regarded {.
strong pillar Of the church.
In tho Sabbath School no was eminentIy use.
ful, and manifested his interest in, and love for
this auxiliary fthe ohurch by liberal contribu.
tions, punotusi attendance, and was ono of her
most devoted and efficient teachers. He WAS
ever ready to contribute everything available.
within bis roach, to tho prosperity Of tho church,
Hut that friendly hand s cold and still; that kind.
~ voice u forever hushsd; the puisations of that
warm and generous hoart are stillcd In death.
and We are lst to mourn. Wo are sure that our
loss is his eternal gain. Death has no sting for
him, and yonder grave oan claim no victory. He
has already beasd ths.wslcorue plaudi., nWol,
done, thou good and faithful servant" Tho
palm Of victory II In bis hand, and tho crown of
glory upon bis head.
It 10 our melancholy duty 70 suab.lm with our
praises and our tears the memory Of the Just
Therefore, bolt
Realized, That In this solemn dispsnsstion Of
an AIl-wise Providence, tho oommunfty has fost
good and reliable oitisen, tho church one of lie
most ao,ive, jealous aud efficient menbsrs.
Hosofred, That our warmsst sympathtes a.
christians are extended TO the family OF our
aeceased brother 10 this their cad bereavement.
Hsso!rsd, That . blank page IN our shursh
journal b. inserlbsd to bis memory.
ks'o!ssd, That these Revolutions bs Published
70 she somter HatoAmos, with the request that
thoy bs eopisd 10 tho Christian Nsiakbor and
Southern Christian Advocate.
~ J. ". MURRAY, Chairman.
W. 8. RIcuAspsoH, Secretary.
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For tho Sumter Watchman.1
PUBLIC MEETING.

Pursuant to notice given, the eisisous
of the Folk Of Black River, met at
Mitchel's Mills, on Wednesday, 26th
Sept. On motion Of Capt. r. Fl. Chan
dler, Capt. James D. McFaddiu was
requested to preside, and G. White was
appointed secretary.
The chair explained the object Of the
meeting, and upon motion, Committee
of seven, consisting Of the following
gentlenon, vis: Capt r. A. Chandler,
Dr.. I. I. Ingram, Wm. Duran4, A. J..
Tindal, j. j. Harvin Joseph Mack,
Peter Lavine, VIM. Mitchell, W. W.
Newman werc appointed to prepare
business for the action Of the meeting.
The committee after consultation
reported the following paper which was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it is the privilege Of the
citizens Of every civilized community.
to council together for their general
welfare, and tor the promotion Of sound
morals, it becomes their important duty,
80 fer as 10 their power to accomplish Il
BY moral or lawful means to exert their
best Influences to suppress vieo and
crime in whatever form it uay exist
amongst them.
Amongst the many deplorable mis-.
fortunes which surround Us % a
people, there are none which has affcct.
ed more the welfare Of our coaotry than
tho indiscrininato purchase Of Seed Cot.
tons ton and grain. 1t not only, 10 many
cases, leaves 10 penury and want tho
honest farmer, who by toll has secured
9 support for his family, bat /. enuen-
defs a disregard to, end : .amiIisr::y
with crime and honesty with many.
which " not suppressed, must result 10
the total obstruction Of the Agricultural
interest o9 the -oouotry. BE IL therefore
! !. Rssolvad, That e ,is tb sentiment
ofthis meeting that II IL tho duty of
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PAVILION HOTEL.

This house is worthy of special NOS
tioe. Mrs. BUTTERFIELD,. the accom-
plished hostess, continues to enjoy the
valuable services Of Mr.. r. HAMILTON,
as manager, and is prepared to accom-.
modate guests with all the comfort and
courtesy for whieh the good old Pavilion
has been SO long noted. Mr.. HAM1n.
TON is Ghost" in himself, and Mr..
HENRY BoINNEAu, the very kind and
very courteous book keeper, is no less a
.fayorite, or sucoessful in catering to the
tastes Of the traveller. A recent visit to
the Pavilion is the basis Of these re-
marks. We advise persons who may
intend visiting Charleston during the
Fair, next month, to write in advance
and secure rooms.
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Connitte oftho Uuiou I" "Iasfosp" Party,
!Itals slsssars in ssss q r1G1i1 Nm = 4
sosx sxusisasiss of ,hS s. = 4 y :
"a 70 Mser z. W. Ssibs Sl se III
Of the Commitse, -oosaS kinf th
asssas q chs Exsezkiy g al ttf5H q
The Rspubliean PfS. &k3 o. 1Ss6s
mont Of . Joist Comnitass oftwo psr.
ss::,ass Sc: siss 81 s|ss.! Esss s y. s'1sE &
lIay y sAl1 at tie poih asdiH the
sapveshk Sf the votes" At che snsn.ns
.Theash. ~ Jon snggsst Ne ,psppossd
arrangement might not bs seosdea 20
BY che Managers and Commissieners.
yss tho plan z g Just. and y sdnirab;y
The people, llrehdE 20 gpeafly & exeit,d,
and TO Satisfy an 6f tho flirness 81 the
election, that il 10 scarcely 70 bs expected
that any will xsA,sS. their accord With
the very oo1Asndabiss views contained
In shsHEssspt, temper Of the people,
f. Y 29teHy neesssaEy that the eesiohs
should hS iSitly don dnctea, 4hat but ell
should know that they bad been 20 con. |
dgoted. !
~ We .herefoEs. willingly, ssree to your
aud will take tho proper
measures to carry it into operation on
our part.
:, I'm. si., ,srsspestfalty, &sa,ssYtI !
J,.B. KERsaAw, \
Chairman Elk. Com. Uni6n Reform |
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col. @. w. DUnLEY


Addressed considerable number of the
citizens of Sumter, from the Court
House steps on Saturday last.
1t is to be regretted that the notice of
the intention of Col. DUDLEY to speak
at this place was SO Brief as not to ad.
NIT of its general circulation.
His speech, however, was not without
good effect. It was calm and temperate,
showing, ID strong point aud illustra.
ton, the extravagauoe aud corruption
which have prevailed in the admins.
tration ofthe affairs of the State for the
past two years, and honoe the impera.
tive necessity for reform.
The oolored people listened with
marked attention to what he said, not.
withstanding the constant and irritating
interruptions to which he was subjected,
and we have no doubt that good seed
were aown, which will spring up and
bear fruit in the time to come.
And here we. feel called upon as q
public censor, to condemn, as unworthy
and disgraceful-totally unbecomipg the
character ofthe community In which
we livc-the style and spirit in which
gentlemen Of the Reform Party are dis.
turbed by those Of the opposite side.
Radical speakers have never been in.
terfered with, at this place, and common
deeency forbids 10.
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JOINT ELECTION COMMITTEES.
The Correspondence Between the Re
publican Executive Committee aud
tho Reform Executive Committee.
Rooms OF TILE

ROOMS OF THE
REPUBLICAN, STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
CHARLESTON, S. G., Sept. 20, 1870.
Muj. E. ". Sci6eis, Sccreta,yaud Treas
a,er C"ioa Reform P~Iy," Columbia,
s. IT,:
Sir: Capt. F. w. Dawson mud others
Of the "Union Reform Party" have
sroken to me on the subject Of the eusu.
Ing election in this State, setting forth
their desire to have joint committees
appointed for each polling precinct
throughout the State, say two from each
party, whose duty it will be to see that
fair play is had at the polls and in the
canvassiDg OF the votes, to which
heartily agree. Mr.. Cardozo, Mr..
Mackey and Mr.. Nash, Of the Republi-
can Executive Committee, to whom
have spoken, concur.
Ofcourse it will DO a mattcr for the
decision Of the County Canvassers, as to
whether or not these committees will be,
as such, permitted to witness inqnisi-
torialIy tho canvassing of the votes. In
my judgment the plan ought to rccom
mend itself to both parties. In any
case I sha' do what can in this and
every other way leeitimatcly to secure
. fair election. Though candidate
myself / should spurn from me the
thought Of occupying an Office that hos
been secured by fraud or violence.
l do not think that the "lseform"
party ueed fear, whether this plan is
adop al or not, that the Republican
party intcnd TO elect ita candidates by
any othev than fair aud Legitimate means.
An early reply will much ob,ige
A. j. RANsIER,
Chairman Rep. State Ex: Com.
Il. w. nj. MAoKEy, Sso'y r. 3. u C..
CANDIES, 8. Z, Sept. "a, 1870.
HIM A. d. Run.ier, Chairman Repu5-
Ncan State E1ecutiuc (ommittee I:
ssa 6 On bohaif Of The Executive
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8H o8WAE JHx NA9<Ss
/ ,T85ay ~ r II.
1 "a Sksf pi sss - - Il 81
fssl1ea u = 4 = - m = sa II,
4skaks 80! y sSd & 81 IsasSs i i
Isslsss III lssasll lsss. ~ e~Ssey.
four heufs. se.asasiss q saa ses les,
s.aaiae lsds asAiag xith. !. thsssppAss-
anoe ofthres stsTs. q III: SyssiAe, J. xsithst
food nor drink psass NJ iibs of he
dsvott ,ssss s.44tSsse .sss.. -
Ia als, say Il Assil il.sios. Psssi.snss
and sprayss.t. No worldly ,oeeppsiiens
inesernpt 2shJ piots rsAeotionsF Sf the
|salsAe sssasisa-ne trivial seaysrsstisn
nor ordinary reading dlttarb the train Of
religious thought. s-'',.' s',..;'9a ",...'9
10 plaees whore there ne syasgogusa.
these shrines arc crowded With worship
pers from early morn until night, and
many persons remsin ali that time 10
prayer. The services are, not suspended
during the entire day, and, il is usual
for some piods psubsr ofthe oongreKa-
Mou to essist The regular minister In
performing the 'onsrou. duties Of tho
day. The regular services are all in He.
brow. It N customary. to introduce q
sermon, in the. yernaculsr, exhorting tho
worshippera to amend their. ways, to
repent of their sins, aud to prepare
themselves BY the practice Of virtue,
for the life hereafter. This custom of
preaching }or leeturing is 20 ancient
among the Jews, that it is said to have
been sanctioned BY Moses himself (see
Josephus against Apeion.)' Il
In places where there are no Syna-
goguss, the, Israelites observe this fast,
with the same solemnity. They are. pro.
vided with prayer books, for this and
all other religious OCCASIONS, which con-
tain the forms Of prayer both 10 Hebrew
aud tho vernscular of tho country 10
which they live. Those among as (with
few exceptions) use the English trans.
lation. The prayers for this day are
very solemn, and being composed by |
tho greatest theologiaus and poets of |
their race, and distinguished by high |
order of'literary ability.
1t is sublime thing to witness tho !
celebration of this fast by millions of
persons scattered over every part ofthe
habitable globe--a fast dating back to
the time of Moses, and still observed by
his people with vigor aud devotion
unknown to any other religious body Of
men.
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THE WA'TCEMAN.
"WEDNESDAY. OCT'R Is.
A. A.. GILBERT ---.<-- .EDlTUR
The Sumter Watchmoa has by
far the Mrgest circulation [espe-
csa1ly IN Me sa,vooads,sg oount,y)
Of any paper published IN Sumter,
and aoQs established IN 1850,
GEN. JOHN ID. KENNEDY

~ GEN. JOHN ID. KENNEDY
Addressed large'number of the citizens
of Sumter, white aud oolored, from the
Court House steps at Sumter, on Mou.
day last, after tho adjournment of tho
Court. .s
Gen. WADE HAMPTON, the other
speaker for the occasion, from uuavoid.
BILE circumstances, did not arrive. His
heart and soul are fully in the cause,
and We had hoped to have the privilege
of greeting him again at SUMTER, and of
atfording our people an opportunity of
hearing from his own lips his words of
earnest and honest advice and eloquent
appeal
Gen. KENNEDY acquitted himself
with decided success. His ability, lib,
erality and patriotism combined, mark
him unmistakably as one Of the repre-.
sentative men of the State for tho time
to come.
He spoke with great earnestness and
strong point and reason, anon rising
with burning enthusiasm to tho elo.
queuce of his theme.
We have not, since the war, witnessed
indications ofso deep an interest on the
part of mass Of hearers.
The great heart Of the people of the
State is stirred. Passion and prejudice
are giving way before the nom en- tous
issues of the day, and great good must
be the result Of the Reform movement,
let the election 60 as il may.
We solemuly call upon our people
to do their duty-oalmly. and dispassion.
ately.
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REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS POs
6UNECER COUNTY,.

The County Convention, of the Re-
publican Party, which assembled at
Sumter on the 24th ult., nominated tho
following ticket:
Scnator--W. i. johnson.
Representaiives-Gon. #. J. Moses,
a. j.. Singleton, w. w. Ramsey, W..
H Gardner.
Judge OF Probate-C. NJ. Hurst.
Coroner-J. A. Whittemore.
School Commissionsr--J. N. Corbett.
County Commissiouers--B. Spears,
j. NJ. TindaD, e. Arohy.
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PHOSPHATE ROCKS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.

We direct attention to the advertise.
ment of Professor F. 8. HOLMES, for
merly Professor Of Geology 10 Charles.
ton College. Professor HOLMES, one of
the disooverers of the "great Carolina
Mari Bed" proposes to publish in book
form history Of their discovery and
development, their origin, geological
position and age. Also, their Chemical
character and agricultural value. This
pamphlet is now in press and the Pro.
fessor has gone North to perfect his ar
rangements for the early delivery Of his
boob, which will be Of much interest to
the PLANTER and others interested in the
discovery and value of these phosphatcs.
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County Commissioners Office.

SUMTER COUNTY, S. c., Sept. 20, 1870.
NOTICE Is hereby given to Sub Commission
ers, Of Sumter County, 8. c., that returns Of
Road work with lists Of persons who have com.
piled With requirement., and also, lists of De-
faulters-persons who have neglected or refused
to comply with requirements lin their several
Townships, must be made to the Board Of. County
Commissioners Of Sumter County, 8. O., within
ten days after publication of this notice.
Notice is also given to all persons having
claims against Boa,d Of County Commissioners
for Sumter County, 8. c., that they must be pro.
sented to the Clerk OF the Board Of County Com
misssoners before tho 3lst day Of October proximo
for examination aud settlement.
BY order Of the Board,
c. II. HURST,
Oct SIT Clerk of hoard
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rRE POSITION OF rnK DHmooaA,

We voutursd tho assertion, some time
since, that opposition to negro suffrage
would not be found 10 the platform Of
tho Democracy Of q single State--Nortb,
East, South sr West. SO far the as
sumption holds good. From time to
time, we have given the position ~.
'umed, ~ the State Conventions have
assem- blcd. -c,s '17 '''''
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HOW 10 Make HOMs ATTRAoTIVI
COTTON. ,l@.
GOLD l3s.

HOW TO MAKE MOMR RATTRACTIVR
Don't have your stairs without banistsrs, at
tho risk Of breakins your childrSn's necks.
Don't have wooden ceilings. that reqaiss cord
have windows without glass. % that whenever Il
raiuS you must shut out the light OF heaven:
Don't havs sashss without blinds, 20 that the
summer spn will, dazzle yaur syes,. warp your
furniture and fade your carpet. But order all
house ia comfortable styes from p. p. Tosls,
Charleston, g.. O., the hrssst nanufactnssr Of
such things in the Southern States.
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ever I'll q - sssS1siale u,
EsieS{se thStf rlasss III busiusi6s Is 3rk. .
TASs Issdi1s their aid 10 sss6asas shad
|eaatsaN T. tks$sAy
pssnp ths gseSs intSssst II Shs
s. HsSSsssa sTExs IS ths forssJi II
'rSSSlatI tI6pss. 10 aS SSt J jhpaan ths. -.
.tiasss az Asy- iAdividasl / sad assasow ESv
s.Asr ss e sas. :; : .sor.l Or lss.l as..s ssirp.
4 ~ Rssolged, Thai sspiss .st !. aspro.
.eesdtngeof this meeting hs fAfAiGhad
the -Manhing sad Sumter papers. with,
reqgest- to publish, and thst q apoihnittes
Of ave, to be appointed By tho chair, be
requested TO communicate .immediately,
the proceedings Of this meeting %. the
neehants and tradess ID the surrounding
country. '.:',, "',' y
!. The. oh+ir spppipsea the following
geutlemen to comprise the committee
vis: B. B. Brown, r. 9. .MsFsdden,
7. g Cole, Joseph Mack aud, Peter
Lavine. ~ |
There bsing no further, business
bsfope the msst;ng on motion ,it ad
journed. = ~: :, IS
JAMES. D. -MoFADDEN, ch'n.
GRIEa WHITs, Secretary. ~.
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"pHRsBynRB TorHR xND AND YOUR
HPF0RTS WILL BH REwARDED',.-.oost t,nus
10 ass Sumter BItters aud cure Tor yosr Dys.
PspslA will ~ your sswasd. lt' i.
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EXECUTORS SALE

q II L. a N ID !.
pY CONSENT OF THE pARTIRs INTER.
ID ESTED 10 tho Real Estate Of Mrs, MAR.
aAREr MCLEOD, deceased, according TO The
terms Of her will, will sell at Sumter Court
House, on sales.day 10 November uext, . tract
Of land belonging to said Estate, In ths County
Of Sumter, In tho State Of South Carolina, con.
tain!ng THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
EVE ACRES, moro or less, bounded North BY
land Of John Montgomery ana Samuel n.
Laooste, East by land Of j. II. Wilson. South by
land Of Benz Wilson, and West, BY land Of Estate
Of Moses McI.eod.
TERMS; ore half cash and tho balance on .
credit OF twelve mouths. with interest, tho pay.
msnt to be secured by Bond OF the purobassr
with mortgage Of ths premises"
Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps.
4; g. N. MoLEOD, Executor.
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Pc r K . N.ea& HoUs
N0N-EXPLOsIvE KEROSENE LAMP Is
IN absolutely safe both from Breaking and Ex.
ploston. dives twice as much Light as ordinary
Lamps, and uses SO per cent. less OIL. Gives oil
no oder, and lasts q lifetime.
For sale by
J. p. BROWNE,
NO. l36 Mecttng street, and No. 81 Broad
Street, Charleston, s. G.
Agent for State of South Carolina.
GREEN d. WALSH, Agents for Sumter.
Sept s. 8m