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spARTANRURC.

Werecently paid flying visit to the
delightful and interesting town of Spar.
tanburg-the seat of health, colleges,
and refined hospitality. Amongst the
literary institutions are tho excellent
male and female colleges there located.
The Female College is under the eff.
cient and experienced management of
the Rev. Sam. b. Jsncs, of military aud
clerical training. We are pleased to
know that this Institution has success.
full present and very promising future.
Wofford College is doing noble work,
and is doing it we'll. We found tho
college attended by q corps of intelligent
and fiue looking young men of high
tone and bearing. The literary societies
reflect honor upon the members, and are
admirable adjuncts to the college. AS
to the professors, they are we'll known
as gentlemen eminent alike for
their attainmcnts and high Christian
characters, and thoroughly true in
their teachings. The recent proceed
ings at the college were of a
highly Interesting character, and were
such as arc usually connected with COM
mencemcnt exercises. We are i'm.
pressed with the excellence of Wofford
College, as an institution of learning.
1t merits large share o. public conf.
dence.- LUlumtiU HGmic.
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FAR MOBILE rRArnUm.

For several days past, says the Charles.
ton Ne'0s, Of Monday last, there have
been whispers among the knowing ones
"The Party" that the OK. Honorable
and ex-Revcrened B. +. Whittemore is
casting covetous eyes upon the Radical
nomination for Governor, which has
heretofore been regarded as the particular
right and property.of one r. K. Scott.
The Lancaster Ledger, in vcntilating
tho gubernatorial aspirations of the in
corruptible ex. Congressman, says:
"Governor Scott is charged, by the
friends Of Whittemore, on the grounds
of jealousy, as having secretly aided in
putting an end to his rising prospects.
It cannot be denied that the whole
Scott Ring feared the power and in
fuence Of this man. And the argu-
ments used by Whittemore's friends in
justification of their suspicious against
Scott and the Ring to say tha.1east Of,
are reasonable, and fully in Keeping
with Scott's ambitious nature. 1t is
further charged, that SCOTT could have
saved him if he had honestly desired to
do so. Viewing matters thus, the warm
friends Of Mr.. Whittemore have deter
mined to push his claims upon the party
at the nominating convention, and
whose services in the cause, they claim
eclipse those of any other Republican in
tho State"
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east of Cape Romain, ssd shout thirty
miles fro m the shore. Az ;soon - the
discovery was made the steam pimps
were set to work, and in . few minutes
hand pump was put in motion, alsp,
aud six streams Of water ahd stean
from tho boiler were turned into. the
hold where the butniug ootten was sit
uated. But within twenty minutes the
FIRE had gained go much headway that
the flames burst through the lower
hatch, and the vessel WAS In imminent
danger of destruction. IneGectual
efforts wero made to put down the
matches, and in The exigency the sails
were upbent from the spars and after
being wet were put ovor the open hatch
below and the upper batchway WAS put
down. With the hold shut off from the
air and six streams and q constant VOL
ume Of steam thrown into the cavity,
the prospect seemed good for obtaining
mastery of.the flames. The few pas-
seugcrs in the forward staterooms were
awakened by the noise created. These
prudent)y kept quiet until the flames
burst through the lower hatch. Then
the remsinder were quietly awakened
and after furnishing themselves with
life. .preservers, patiently, though with
some alarm, awaited the result. In the
meantime, tho six boats Of the steamer
were cleared and everything was put
in readiness for the passengers and crew
to leave the vessel, if it should become
necessary. For some time the hot
steam passed from the lower hold
through the water tight bulkhead into
the boiler and engine rooms, and though
the engineers were suffocatcd they re-
mained at their posts and kept the on.
gine in motion.
From outward Appearances, about s
o'clock A. NJ, the fire was again get
ting the ascendency The hot steam
was once more coming through into the
boiler and engine rooms, making it diff.
ficult for the engineers to breathe and
nearly binding them with the intense
heat. Later, fears were entertained
that the flames had got between decks,
aud with these indications it was Deem.
ed important to put the passengers
ashore where their lives at least were
safe. At IL o'clock, when the steamer
had arrived short distance above Lit
tie River and thirty miles South Of
Cape Fear, she was run head on to the
beach and at once scnttled as tho only
hope of saving her. She grounded in
ten feet cf water, with the tide very
near the close oil the cbb. The passen.
gers were taken to tho beach, where
subsequently, tent was improvised
from sail to afford shelter from the
heat and rain. The steamer is an en-
tire loss, all the upper decks being
k;harncd.end leaving nothing but the
8k|l, Very little il any of the cargo
will be saved The Tennessee was
was comlhundcd by Captain o. Chich-
ester. Tb5pnsseugcrs state that moth
ing bu: the coolness aud presence of
mind displayed by this excellent officer
saved them from the devouring element
or watery grave. His conduct in the
trying moment inspired his passengers
with disposition to await with patience
and resignation the fate that was be-.
fore them, and the consequence was all
absence Of confusion or panic.
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FOR SALE.

THIIE VALUABLE FARM OF ONE HUN
Il DRIED ACRES, situated one mile West OF
Sumter Conrt House, now tho property and resi-
denoo Of Mrs. BOND ENGLISH. o. tho prem
'ses Is o comfortable two.story dwelling, and
necessary out buildings. Convenient for use. IL
ono of tho finest springs of water In all this 500
tion of country. About forty aores arc now un-
der cultivation, twenty acres Ia old field, aud the
balance 10 valuable wood, oak and pine, For
A. AaILbBRT;"b
Sumter, s. O.
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Attempted taysyhA Mrs. Stewart, NJ
sssis.saes Stis prevsnted his auss
sssdisS As alrs. .mprder, Kennedy
arsd the house, 'bsrn'ng the body Of
Mrs. Stewart in it.
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RURNgNir or SHE STEAMSHIP
TENN n;NSEE.

Intelligence has been received Of the
loss by Gre Of the Gne, large iron
steamship Tennessee, Of tho New York
and Charleston line. The Tennessee
left Charleston. for New York On Tues.
day, 2S!h nit, with large froigh. and
over fifty passengers. About O'clock
Wednesday morning fire WAS discovered
in u quantity of pressed cotton stored in
tic forward hold. The steamer was at
this tue about forty miles Gust north
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Jnly d.--te
SITUATION WANTED,

A young lady, who can offer tho beat rotor
IA onoes, wishes a,sltuaton 40 Teacher or
soamstross In gontcol family In tho Town Of
sumter, or In tho country adjacent. Address
"Miss. D. F. o., Charleston, eafo of Mr.. q. II.
drubsr, stating terms and conditions
July g N
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-07-06

a young lady being asked by rich
bachelor, "lf not yourself, who would
you rather be p She replied swectly aud
mojeslIy, "You.s truly"
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-07-06
LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

INSURANCE COMPANY.
Mr.. Editor :-Fo, the satisfaction of
the large number Of persons in Sumter,
who are insured in the above company,
l beg leave to state, that as soon as
heard that the English Companies had
lost heavily by tho great fire at Con.
stantinople, I addressed letter to Mr..
Charles T. Lowndes, Gene Agent for
South Carolina, and received the follow
ing reply:
"7he Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company had no
agency at Con'tantiaople aud sustained
no loss.
Respectfully,
CHAS. H. NOISE,
Ag't L.. g. T.. & G.. Ins. Co.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-07-06

--- Wine and woucn are tho ourso
Of man. Men and wine uro the curse of
woman.
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.protnet fhs SkPiI 6fsA 81 Radical.
.ism. Eaip1 Of sshe Reform
guov s~ea "a kss jsl and .ffee aokno~l.
.edsasstsof tbseqtal lity sof al citizens,
white and eolored, asdsr ths, Law, aud
the carpst-bsgger and sscalaxag must
now seek other ,neapi~ and sppliances
b5 wb.ah to ooontrol, for his purposes of
.dishonesty, ths eolefesd vote, - 3.
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MASONIC.

rINIE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMUNICA-
l. TIONS OF CLAREMON LODGE, NO 81,
a.. E.. M. are suspended until October next.
e. O. GREEN, W.. M.
7. v. WALSH, Secretary.
.June %
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!. We publish, to-day. from the Colum.
bia PhoniD, judioious article, which
is intended as areply to the eommunfca.
tion of "Sumter" as contained in our
last issue. The PAantn expresses, very
nearly, tho views Of the Watchnsas, and
we invite careful perussl ofthe article.
I@- Attention Of all interested is
directed to Che reduced freight schedule
on the North Eastern Rail Road, as
published by Superintendent SoLo MONS
on another column.
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p@ "A grand Fifteenth Amendment
Celebration took place at Edgefieid
Court House Saturday last, an interest
ing report OF which is contained in the
Charleston Ne,cs Of the 4th. Speeches
were delivered by Jddgo CARPENTER,
Gen. BUTLER, Maj. BACON, Congress-
man HoaE, ELLroFT, DELANEY and
others. Good order aud good feeling
prevailed throughout.
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JUDGE CARPENTKR

Has formally resigned his position and
entered upon the canvass of the State
His resignation was the occasion of a
meeting of the bar of Charleston, at
which resolutions mplimentary to him
were passed, and speeches in the same
tone made by Gen. CoNNoR, w. d.
DESAUssuRE, Chief Justice DUNCAN,
and other prominent legal gentlemen
of the city.
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than anything else, probably, the
Radical leaders dread the exposures of
the canvass. AS strategy to avert such
an issue, Judge Carpenter is already
iicrccly threatened. Two of the speak
crs, On the occasion above alluded to,
gave unmistakablc evidence Of their
apprehensions in this direction. They
intimated that the first stone would not
be cast from their side, and that they
did not desire to 60 into tho business Of
exposure, but brandishcd thcir ven pons
over Carpenters head, and declared
they would apnihilato him, if he dared
to'opcn his mouth in regard to tho cor
ruptions of tho Radical ring. From all
the surroundings Of tho movement, wo
believe the conclusion is legitima ate that
measurable reform must bo the result.
Should Scott and his party be re-. .cstab
lished in office, they will not dare to
continue the shameless corruption,
pluuder and bribery whioh have mark ed
every step of their course in the past.
But We contend that good must result
from tho movement, in the second plaoo,
because it will tend to put quietus
upon the question Of the political and
civil status Of the negro. The contin-
aed oao-.s to keep alivo the dying en-.
bers OF this flame, but give strength to
the corrupt mon now In Office, and 60 to
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ing. The science of Government wa
elaborately and ably discussed Mr.
CALHouN's theory reviewed, and tn
scheme Of proportional representation
as remedy for the evils suffered b,
minoritles under the existing system
brought forward. This is deeply in
teresting subject, and one which il
probably destined to attract prominen
attention in tho time to come. TIL,
concluding portion Of Col. THOMAS
Address, specially directed to the young
men before whom be spoke, was happil,
con nceived and delivered.
AIR. A. A. Mcp. HAMBY, Of Darling
ton, delivered tho Alumni Address II
tho afternoon, the style and matter O
which were highly creditablo to th.
author. In the evening the Annua
Debates OF the Calhoun and Presto or
Literary Societies took plOco. Con. VIM
WALLACE, Of Union, presided over tn.
latter, and CHARLES PETTY, Esq, o.
tho same placo, ovor tho former. Much
could bo said Of the high character and
usefulness Of these Societies.
Commencement Day "wednesday
furnished increased attractions anc
brought greatly augmented crowd oi
attendants. The graduates wore: JOIN
II. ABNEY, Of Edgeaeld; JAMES
WALTER GRAY of Abboville; SAMUEL
holland HOLLAND, Of Anderson; w.
ID. KIRKLAND, of Spartanburg; GEO
w. SDLLIvAN, Of Laurens, and Law
nANoE d. HAMER, OF Marlboro. Thos,
are all young menof promise.
The party, in tho evening, assembled
q brilliant thrOng, and happily CLOSED
the occasion. ,trr3 aH
Spartanburg Fomale College, recoutl,
rcsuscitatod under the management O
Rev. s. B. JONES and JAS. +. SMITH
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

yards further they came upon
the body of a man lying in #
fence corner. At first he was
supposed to be drunk, but a
closer inspection revealed the
fact that he was dead, having
been shot through the head
He was lying on his breast with
his right hand under him and
in his left, which was over his
head, was a navy revolver with
one chamber discharged
Around his waist was a belt
with holsters and scabbard in
which were another revolver,
similar to the abeve, and a large
knife. In his pockets were
found twenty-seven brass and
iron keys, a file, screwdliver,
foot-rule, caps, bullets, powder
flask, and a map Of the State of
Ohio. A gravel train passing
was stopped and the body
brought to town. His death it
was found had resulted from a
pistol ball which had entered
at the back Of his lead and
lodged near his right eye, when
extracted it was found to be
only half the size Of the balls in
his pistols, and was evidently
fired by some other person but
by whom is still IL mystery.
The excitement was great all |
during Saturday and Sunday. |
At first the body was sup
posed to lie that.of Henry White .
now Of Vintou county, bnt on
White (being sent for) .
arrived to disprove the
assertion. The resemblance
was considerable. Up to the
time, Monday, the body
las not been identified. The
deceased was about thirty years
u age, six feet and one inch
ligh, wcis htabout one hundred
nd eighty porn,,ls, sandy lair
nd beard, hazel eyes and far
omplcXion.
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

The January number Of the
Peoples Literary Companion,
has been received. 1t presents
as fine an appearance as ever,
and, Of course, is filed with all
sorts Of good things. It's en-,
tcrprising publishers, Messrs.
I. G. Allen & Co., Augusta,
Maine, appear determined to
publish a paper that will please
and hencit all, and its large
and increasing, general circula,
tIon proves that they are sue
cecding, admirably, Tho Com.
panion is always very hand
Somely illustrated. The price,
for such Il paper, is very rca
sonable, indeed, only seventy,
five cents per year. and each
new subscriber gets Il fine, steel
engraving, representing the
journey Of life, from childhood
to old age. 1t is published
monthly.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

William Baughman, Of Za-
Icski, proprietor Of the hotel at
that place, was taken to Gin.
cinnati last week, for prelimin-
airy examination before the Tn.
tied States Court, on the charge
OF "non.payment Of special
taxes as liyery-stablo keeper"
We clip the above from the
ChilIicotho Gazette Of two
weeks ago. What n "hard.up
condition" the Grand Gift
Grant Administration must be
in, when it can not run without
and conveying a man
lj0 miles because he neglected
to pay a few cents or neglected
to take out u license for the
privilege Of hiring two or three
horses occasionally to his
We would advise our
friend William to step over in
to the Democratic ranks and
assist in the repeal Of the un.
just acts Of q dishonest Con-
gress. Step over, William!-.
you shall be well treated! We
will not secretly make an ali.
dayit and cause you to be ar.
rested SO as bleed you pocket
book! No, sir; not u bit of it
will we be guilty Of ! Equal
md exact justice to all owners
IF horses, is our motto !
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21
If you wish to get the worth
Of your money buy Christmas
Presents at Strong's.

ENLARGED,-Thc CHcicviUe Dan
0cr@ and IIotchmon comes to US en-
Iargcd to ninc column papcrand
printed on new type. 1t is now one
Of tho largest papers in tho State,
and Bro. A. Il. Van CIcaf, its able
editor, deserves tho patronage of
every Democrat in Pickaway county,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

Editor E0quirer:-DcGr Sir :
Our Railroad cause is gaining
strength and interest. Our es,
teemed fellow-citizen, John
HUM, Esq, some distance
west Of the road, follows Mr..
Samuel Magee, with $500, to
our list. This Mr.. HUM
smokes his pipe to cure a sore
toe. Your humble servant the
cigar for a less plausible reason.
But we endorse the Railroad
enterprise for valued reasons,
so finely given in your paper
by Mr.. Langley. And now fel-
low-citizens, Of Vinton county,
fall in and help us out with
this great enterprise, and we
will agree to throw up the
pipe and cigar, for the cheering
puff Of The Locomotive. Our
subscription now is over $2O,-
600. TO insure tie Road, we
must raise $4,000 in tits coun.
ty. Hooking will doubtless
bring up her portion O. K
Gallia county has already sub
scribed $14O,0 O,00O--they mean
Railroad. This is a propitiouS
time for Vinton county to come
out. in union of purpose there
is always strength. l still hope
our people will make this a
general interest, and the bur-
den will be light and the work
soon done. l hope none of my
fellow.citizens will feel wealied
at my frequent soliciting their
subscriptions, who have not
subscribed. This would not
be done if it was possible to
procure this great blessing to
our county otherwise. If we
can procure the stock sufficient |
to grade the Rosd through |
from GallipoliS to Logan, those
four counties can own and con-
,rcl it, and its benefits need
hardly be repeated.
%. ... T. r. DAVIS,
~ Solicitor of Stock.
Ea=-,-zzs :>-',s=----...>.- --e
T.oC,rs on1 H., l'tOrialS on
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21
The Weekly Gazette

Is printed In clear typo, contains an average of
thirty-four columns OF reading matter, aud is
specially desig igued for the Country. News, Lit
crature, Commerce. Manufactures and Agricul-
ture are the specialticS of this edition, and each
department will be found (ull and complete
Farmers will find the Agricultural Department
which Is in change ofan editor Of practical cN-
pericncc in that line of industry, otgreat value.
The proceedings of the Cincinnati horticultural
society are also printed in this paper first
class Original UI sclcctcd) story will always he
found in the WEEKLY GAZETTE, with
enough politics mud religious intelligence TO
keep the reader fully advised Of movements IN
State and Church. The world Is the field In
which we labor. and nothing Of interest to the
public will escape attention. Tho following
are the
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

The proprIetors of tho GAZETTE, in annornc-
ing the terms for ISL, tNNcs pleasure IN Statii
that their efforts TO produce II paper adapted 10
the wants of their readers, which hay Q been so
fully appreciated by Il large army of Subscri-
hers, viii lie continued and while prices have
been somewhat redu ed, the character of the
publication will be fully maintained. While
calling attention 10 the low terms offered to
Clubs, we would ask the public to bear In mind
that the GAZETTE contains more reading matter
than any other paper printed In the city, and
that it offers one-third more information In
each Weekly than otherpa which are pub
lishcd at about the same price. In comparing
prices, this Is point that should not be over
Ionl ed
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21

Hon. A. G. THURMAN, U.
S. Senator from Ohio, has laid
us under great Obligations by
sending us important docu,
ments.
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PREMIUMS TO SUBSCRIBERS.

TIE REGISTER. for 1871, will con
tain more than the usual amount Of in 'orma-
ton, specially valuable to farmers and house.
Keepers, and viii be sent lis q present to each
subscriber to the WEEKLY GAZETTE.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-12-21
Macarthur, Dcccm'r ~, 20.

TuE Ohio Legislature will
convene on Tuesday, the 3rd
Of January.
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Terms Of the Weakly Gazette {.

TIE AGRIUULTUTtAL DEPARTMENT.
The attention of farmers is particularly dlrec-
zErTE wnr,,, is n speciality in the Weekly
clifton. This contains, toa large eNi9nt, an in
tcrchango of views between pra.tcsi men,
which is proving Interesting and valuable, ana
has, during the last year, been universally
couimenled by our subscribers The inloma-
ton thus obtained from practical men, and
disseminated through the columns of the Ga
zETTE, is OF more real Valuo than volumes that
are written on agricultural subjects by mere
theorists. The man who does thing ia far
more capable OF telling how il is done than the
man who gets all his knowledge from books,
and knows nothing about practical iarinins.-
our agricultural readers regard this depart
ment OF the GAZETTE alone worth fully the
II nbNcrintOn nriCg Of the pnnCr.