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souTH CvRoh1NA BosDs.-The New

SOUTH CyRoLINA BoNDs.-The New
York Financial Record, Of July &c, says:
"The New York Herald OF yesterday,
published sqnib from tho Evening
Telegram. respecting South Carolina
bonds, calculated to mislead the public.
Ihe bonds alluded to were incorporated
in the annual statement Of the State in
debtedness, and were issned under an
Act approved March 81, 1869. The
entire issue authorized and issued is only
5000, 600. and have been kept by the
Treasurer for hypothecation only. II
any have appeared on the street, it has
been accidental, ind without intention
Of sale. They ought to be accepted as
good delivery for new July bonds, as
they do not represent any increase Of in
debtodness, and the authority for the
issue of said bonds is not questioned. It
may be remembered that at tue last con-
ventlon of taxpayers. it was ascertained
that the existing indebtedness of the
State amounted in tho aggregate to ouly
about $4,000, 600, and that the interest
should be provided for by taxation MS
we'll as the principal, without defnlca-
ton, and repudiation was secuted as an
idea not to be entertained At the same
time, however, it was distinctly declared
that under no pretence whatever should
the credit of the State be extended, thus
giving most positive assurance of their
ability and desire to restore the credit of
the State, and thus rank with Georgia or
even with tho best Of the Northern
States. 1t should not be forgotten that
the debt Of the State is gradually being
reduced; that during the year 1870, over
$500, 600 maturing bonds were returned,
and on the 1st Of the present month
about 100000 more mnturing bonds
we're paid of. It is simply Infamous to
attempt to discredit State that has re-
ilgiously met every engagement prompt
iy, ana community who nre endeayor-
ing to recover the losses Of an intercino
war. We too often forget that the great
wealth of the South consisted in its slave
system. This organization was removed
by IN inevitable edict, and the whole
property, lands and heredita ments be-
came valueless. Some of the States with
small Indebtedness accepted the situa-
ton. and had the power to achieve sue
cess. Such is South Carolina
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The Grant administration has inaugu-
rated n new plan OF dealing with crimi-
nals. Grant pardoned Bowen. the biga-
mist, on the ground that he did not in
tend TO violate the law. Now it is stated
from Washington that the deficit Of
$4,000 in the accounts of Naval Pay
master Washington has been compro-
missed, as "there are no evidences OF
fraud on the part OF that officer" And
yet o naval court-martial, before which
Washington was brought. found him
guilty Of embezzlement, and sentenced
him to one years imprisonment, and to
pay heavy fine. If, as the Treasury
officials say. there were no evidences Of
fraud on Mr.. Washington's part, it
would seem that thu court. martial must
have convicted him merely for the fun of
the thing.
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LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
jacob Levin-Corn. Hay. &c.
Communication True Brotherhood.
Proclamation by Gov. Scott.
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The World says ''tho reason why the
ancient Brltons were 80 formidable in
battle is, that thoy were all Pict mon" ;"
Yet history says they did not all go Scot
free. =.
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APPRECIATION OF South CAROLINA
ARTIST. learn that Mr.. Albert
Query has been invited to "Liberty
Hall" to paint full length portrait Of
the distinguished owner, the Hon. Alex.
81. Stephens. We record this with grn-
t.fication. as it may be deemed pleas
ing token of recognition of Mr.. Guerry's
merits as rising artiat. MIR. Stephens
reputation rs patriot and statesman is SO
high, thut work Of art. which does him
justice, would surely excite no little intc-
rest among his friends aud country men.
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The CARPET. .BAaaEns ON THE. Down
GRADE. Springfield, Mass, Re.
publican, Radical, adds its kicks to those
OF Greeley against the carpet-baggers.
There is pitb, point and sense in what it
says: ).
''They (tho carpet -baggers) are doing
more harm to the country to-day than
the locust or caterpiller. or any other
kindred pest. They are teaching tho
less intelligent and discriminating South
erneis to dospise aud hate tho Northern
people moro heartily than ever; they are
debauching the freedmen; they are bring
lag disgrnce upon the great Republican
party and upon tho National Govern
ment. That their rapacity is Unsuitable,
and that they steal every penny they cnn
lay their hands on, are comparatively
trivial accounts in the Indictment against
them. Yet this constant plundering is q
very serious matter to the communities
which are plundered. It means increased
indebtedness and honvier taxation. It is
just such rasoality that is making the
name of Republican stencil in the
Southern States. and bringing suspicion
and cnmity upon honest immigrants.
And matters will not mend much so long
as needy and greedy adventurers nre ap-
pointed to responsible Federal Offices,
and fellowshipped by Northern Republi-
cans on the door Of Congress-
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THE BENNErTsv1LLE RA1LnoAD. The
President Of the Wilmington, Charlotte
and Rutherford Railroad writes to Mr.
Hudson, of Bennettsvile, to say that, if
the citizens Of that place will grade n
road to Laurinburg. aud furnish cross
ties and iron, his company will. no
doubt, lease the road ut nix per cent, /,
and furnish their own locomotives aud
cars. is proposed TINT tho new road
be three foot gauge. Mr.. Hudson, in
communicating this proposition to the
Marlboro Times. snys that, in his OPT
nion, tho route to Society Hill is more
advantageous, but, if TINT road cannot
be built. the community should do uli
IN their power to meet tho offer of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad
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DKsPofIsM vs.. REPUBLIoAN1sM. The
true issue before tho country is thus
persp'cnously stated by Judge Trum-
bull, the (Republican) Senator from
illinois,:
'.The question is whether we are 10
revolutionize this Government, and M
longer have republic composed Of
esparate States, but centralized, con.
solidsted Government-to strike ont
thirty.seten stars, ind havo but ono."
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Proportional Representation Again.

EEOPOEk1Ouhk III
The principle OF proportional repre-.
sentation is making headway both in
England and this country. Upon 9 ro:
cent occasion in England, where an effort
was made in the British Parliament to
dispense with this feature in o certain
case, on the ground that it had not
worked we'll, the objections urged were
over.ruled. It was seen that the MAORI
ty had. in the case under consideration,
oyer-reached itself in the effort to grasp
moro than it was justly entitled to, and
the principle was re-affirmed. In this
country the ablost journals, without dis
tinction OF party, endorse the measure,
and whenever constitutions are to be re-
vised. a popular demand springs up for
the. cumulative system of voting. Re-
Gently. in Western Virginia, a large pub
lie meeting was held to bring about q
convention to revise the constitution Of
that State. Among the objections to the
present constitution, the resolutions
adopted mention that the system of rep
resentation is defective; and that no pro.
piston is made for the principle of naino-
rity representation, whioh is pronounced
zone Of the most practical and ualua6le
discoveries ,0hich, in modern times, has
been made in the science OF popular. goue1'n-
n'ent. If popular governments are to be
made enduring and to fulfil the ends for
which governments are instituted, it
must be done through the medium OF
some such instruneatality as that oon-
tanned in an improved system of voting.
TIE LATE Rev. q. P. GADsDES.-The
death of this esteemed and popular
Episcopal clergyman has been received
with unaffected sorrow by tho largo
number Of his friends and admirers in
this State. On Friday last. in tho city
OF Charleston, there WAS held an ad-
journed meeting of the clergy of the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of Charles
ton and vicinity, to take action on the
occasion Of Mr.. Gadsden's 3 death. Suit
ablo resolutions wero adopted. These
resolutions allude to the loss that the
ohuroh and the community have expe.
rienced in the death of devoted minis
ter of Christ, and refer in becoming
terms to those qualities which mad 9
him beloved as man and successful as
preacher.
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Mr.. n. q. Parker. Attitude.

At the recent Tax Payers Convention
committee was appointed to cooperate
with the Legislative Committee in their
Investigation OF tho transactions of the
State officials. That committee consisted
OF Messrs. Edwin J. Scott, Richard
Lathers and William Wallace. It was
understood thnt no objection would be
made. We have now the result before
ms. Mr.. Scott. as chairman of the com
mittee Of the convention, makes his re-
port to President Porter. So far as the
Legislative Committee is concerned, his
cooperation is virtually declined. The
Comptroller Genera is willing to have
his books examined. But Treasurer
Niles G. Parker thinks "his books have
been examined enough" Our readers
can draw their own conclusions. The
Governor, it seems. has no authority to
exert and no influence to exercise in the
premises. He is pleased to acknowledge
that "some Irregularities had occurred, .
but holds that nothing illegal" has been
done. The public will entertain another
opinion. It will believe, and does be.
lieve. that much that is illegal has been
done. and this belief will be strengthen.
ed by just such conduct as that of the
State Treasurer. Mr.. Parker is disposed
to- exhibit an unbecoming independence.
His conduct is on insult to that large
body OF citizens represented by the com
.mitteo of which Mr.. Scott is chairman.
Mr. Parkor may deem it no business OF
the taxpayers OF this State to inquire
into the state of his books. If he were
above suspicion, he might afford to play
the rolc ho has taken. As it is, his re-.
1usal to allow his books to be inspected
will be deemed suggestive OF the fear, on
his part, that they will not stand the test
OF u searching examination.
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AN up-train-a short skirt.
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LIBERTY HALL.
CRAwPoRDv1LLH. Ga, July 20. 1871.
mfr. Thomas j. Perry. Southern Domes-
tic Gas Light Company. Rome, Ga.
MY DEAR SIR: In answer to your in
quiry. have only to say, that am very
we'll pleased with your gas machine. It
has been in use now about three months,
and furnishes a beautiful light-quite
equal to. il not superior, to any coal gan
light ever saw. Yonrs, most respect
fully, ALEX. Il. STEPHENS.
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The New oDE-ARBIrRArIoS.- The
Greenville Enterprise contains the fol.
lowing card, signed by number of citi.
zens Of that County:
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those concerned in few days.
~>~------ e..--..-.>~>-
RELIGIoUs SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri.
nifty Church P. J. Shand, D. D..
Rector, 101s A. NJ. and P. Nj.
st. Peters Church-Rev. Francis ia
qnemet. lat Mass a. NJ; I'd Mass,
10H; Afternoon Service P. III.
Lutheran Church-Rev. a. r. Rude,
101f A. NJ.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. Joseph r.
Wileon. 10I A. ri.
Marion Street Church-Rev. 8. H.
Browne, 101a A. NJ; Rev. Manning
Brown, SO p. M.
Washington Street Church-Rev. ".
W. Mood. l01s A. NJ; Rev. S. H.
Browne, 5 P. n.
Baptist Church Rev. J. L. Reynolds,
1913 A. nj.
HOTEL ARRIVALS. July 90. -Nickerson
Homse-M. O. Butler, Thomas Steers, s.
g.; George Roddey, New York; J. B.
Cook, O., O. & A. r. r.; John II. Bing-
ham, New Orleans; J. ". Flack, Char
lottes ". r. Kline. Chester.
Columbia Rotei-P. Dufie, ". J. An.
derson, W. II. Evans, Charleston; A. J.
Bald win, Miss L. Baldwin, J. Frite. Pa. !:
Y. j. P. Ovens, Laurens; r. B. GeiQer.
Ala; +. Singleton, La. 8. Place, lady
and daughter. Camden; 81. F. Dntten.
L. 81. Cnthan, N. Y; q. F. Wright, Po.
maria.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
TIE CATr1E DIsrAsr -T a Cola ,

TIE CATTLE DISEASE. IT s. Gold, late Secretary of the State Board of Agricu!- ture, writes as follows regarding the infect. ed cattle in the lower part of this county:
 'Six carloads of infected cattle have been brought over the Housatonic railroad. and landed at New Milford. These cattle were apparently sound when they arrived, but with the exception of few cattle which were separated from the rest on ar rival, all have broken out with the disease
 These cattle were distributed in New Mil. ford, Bridgewater, Roxbury and Ware n. Fortunately they were not allowed to min. gle with other cattle, but were kept by themselves. Otherwise, they have been kept we'll insulated, and we hope the dis ease may be kept from spreading.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
WOLCOTTvILLE.


 St. Patrick's Day was celebrated by a procession formed of the Hibernian and Temperance Societies headed by the Hotch- kiss Coronet Band The Catholics made it 8 general holiday and appeared upon the streets in full force. 3ng5 Ga 443 1 1e5'a Lands are changing title considerably in this section. Chas. F. Church, Esq, has sold several very desirable building lots north of his residence, and has others to dispose of The locating of the Valley Park Grounds in that vicinity increases the value of property there. ;
 Rev. Dr. Bacon preached twice in the Congregational church, last Sunday There is much reason to expect that the effort to cancel the debt now hanging over thai church will be successful. . s..-..
 = One hundred and twenty-eight per sons have sent in their applications to p pc made electors this spring. Of this .lll nun, g Der 65 are supposed 10 be of Democratic proclivities, 63 of Republican sentiments Esi The examinations of our public schools will take place this Iweek7--1from. ' Wedtness ftnt | day to Friday, inclusive. There will then e be vacation of nearly three weeks. j. Those who are to, participate in th' exhibitions of the Reading Room associa tion are at work perfecting themselves in their parts. rs. 6aln- a-;4 .4r1t7 9d 1 -T The G. A. R. have realized at satisfac tory sum of money for their efforts in the 'sSpy of Newburn.' no.lfi,@s.sst&- A. 1 ,.-Republican Oaucus. at the Town Hall Friday, March 3lst. Il e E t~si4ass siL 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
] NEW MILFORD.

The dry goods store of O. II. Booth & Co.,, was entered by burglars on Tuesday night, of last week, and their entire stock of black silks stolen, amounting in value to seven hundred dollars. Strenuous ex- ertions have been made to discover and ar. rest the thieves, but so far without success.
 The dead body of an unknown man was found by the roadside on Long Noun. tain on Saturday morning. It was finally discovered that he was g person who had been intoxicated for several days previous
 ly, and had lain down their and died the night before. "A verdict was rendered te that effect. and the body was brought, te
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
DIED.

At Harwinton, March 18th, Lucella M.. only daughter of Addison and Ann Web" ster, aged 24. -s..lI.
 At Barkhamsted, Feb. 23, Mrs. Fannie Tiffany. aged SS.
 In Woodbury, March 18th, of scarlet fs- yer, a child of Wm. Traver.
 In Woodbury, March 18th, Edward, sec ond son of Abel Benedict, aged 28 years.
 In Ridgewood, N J., on Tuesday eve ming, March IA, Jane Reed, wife of F'reder' ick Kidder, daughter of the late Wm: G. Dayton, and granddaughter of Capt Sam uel Dayton.
 In Plymouth, March 3, Mehitable, wife of Benjamin s. Weltou, aged 78.
 In Woodbury, March l3, Sarah M. Lins' ley, daughter of J. H. and H M. Linsiey. aged 19 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
OBITUARY

Doctor Josiah G. Beckwith died suddenly at this place on Tuesday morning, of apo plexy. He was attacked at about two o'clock in the morning, gradually sank into entire insensibility. and died in few hours. E
 Doctor Beckwith was born at Red Hook, N. Y. in 1903, graduated at Union College about 1922, studied medicine, commenced practice in this place in 1929, and continued therein till the time of his death. During his whole life he was an active and infuen- tial citizen of the place, represented Litch- field many times in the Legislature, usu- ally serving on the committee on Educa- ton, and was elected Trustee of the Nor nal School. He also held prominent posi- tions in the. State and County Medical So- oieties He was unfortunate in some busi- ness enterprises, particularly in his connec- ton with the bank which was started and failed so disastrously in this place about 8 dozen years since. He was a member of the Episcopal church. and first warden of St. Michaels Parish for more than quar- ter of century. ... IF
 Doctor Beckwith was a genial. compan- ionable, kind -natured man, one of those who in the common intercourse of life make many friends and few enemies. He leaves family of two sons and two daugh- ters. t t-s .-. =
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
PRATT'S EAsTRAT," Orr.

1st It is the safest oil ever made; if e lighted lamp filled with it be upset and broken, the contents will not explode nor take fire.
 2d. It is the cheapest oil, compared with its value; the cost not exceeding one cent, per day that of kerosene, for a light uniformly beautiful and satisfactory, and free from danger of explosion.
 3d. 1t requires no change of lamps
 4th. It is always uniform.
 3th. It is perfectly pure, containing no mixtures nor chemicals.
 9th. It gives the best light.
 7th. It-emits no objectionable odor while burning.
 8th. It has received the endorsement of scientific men, the officers of over a huu- ands of private consumers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
Newa of the Week.
.,.ga FOREIGN. ..#. REVOLUTION IN PARIS.

On Friday affairs between the .Thiers government and the Montmartre insur- gents were brought to an issue by an at- tack on the latter by order of M. Thiers himself. The result was disastrous to the government. The troops sent against the insurgents fraternized with them and gave up their generals, some of whom are said to have been summarily executed by the mob. The city is now entirely in the pow CT of the revolutionists. The Prussians have declined to interfere.
 i The Assembly contemplate removal to Tours. szysEEE# 4 fI sDE3 "a
 The Diplomatic corps, including Minis ter Washburne, have left Paris.
 Napoleon has arrived in England.
 Eighteen persons have been killed and forty wounded, by the explosion of g cart. ridge factory. - --..--
 Grea Britain. Eleven lives have been lost by g marine disaster on the coast.i ] ! Haly-Parliament will meet in Rome in July aasi e..s ss-:3s5ss tise....az fs5 e.t.
 Canada. Another outbreak has occurred ln Manitoba. It1tt <EEtE tD1f r. Merico.-The natives are driving foreign CTS out of the Tehuantepee district of Mexi-
 Brasa.-A contemplated insurrection of the slaves has been frustrated. .~y51. g U fTsl U TnT DOMESTIC. ieeaaf lAe The Democrats of New Hampshire carry the House. which ensures the election ol their candidate for Governor, who was moi chosen by, the people. yer r9fryggs zG Continued Ku Klux operations of seri ous nature are reported from South Caro
 lima, Florida, Mississippi and other parts of the South. The Mayor of Aberdeen
 Miss, has been, abducted by them. Gov Alcorn announces his intention and abilit. to punish the Meridian Miss. rioters. Flkins. the Albany express Rrobber, ha!
 been sentenced to twenty years imprison
 ment. g 3. 'f49 aot ,A 4ai...@s IaG Another Crispin strike is in progres:
 near Milford. Mass Three men have beer shot. s 5.a l1l !sssas28 The Coal Miners are not expected to re sume work before the first of May.
 | 70 A mail stage has been captured by tht Apaehes in Arizona. e,I lse r Seventeen illicit distilleries have recent Fly been broken up in Tennessee. fI le1 A fatal accident has occurred at Penn | sylvania coal mine.s a sgsssfsSs 4asEakS8 E The Mississippi plantations have beer greatly damagedlby floods. t<.- ~ ss@ I 7iC Cold weather has been experienced ir Oregon, and a party of hunters has, per ished. So5safq@2a
 | Certain legal troubles in Utah have Istopped all litigation where juries are con A heavy fall of snow is reported in Mon tana. @aai1Ha
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23

A terrible gale caused great damage in Memphis.
 The murderer of Nathan is thou0ht to be in Pennsylvania prison. Eight horse thieves have been lisuosed of by lynch law in Kansas.
 Twenty-Five bridges have been carried away by Hoods in Illinois.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23

B65~ The attention of the musical world has been much attracted by the improve. ments in organ making introduced by Geo. Woods & Co.,, in their new styles of Parlor and Vestry Organs. They invite the attention of all interested in music, aud the elevation of all that pertains to it; to their advertisement in another column. All organists, teachers, and music dealers are invited to examine into the merits of their instruments. particularly as shown in their latest style of Number Thirteen Celeste Organ,
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
&A[s KENT,

There will be grand musical entertain ment given at the Congregational church in this place on Wednesday evening, April 5th, for the benefit of the Young Men s Christian Association. and all who arelin- terested in this association and wish to as' sist in the good work these young men have undertaken. will do well k to improve this opportunity of hearing one of the hn- est concerts ever givenIin this place. ksr
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23

CoRNs, BUNIoNs, INaRowTSG NAILS, &c.-The enormously increasing sales of Briggs Alleviator and Curative. for the prevention and cure of the many painful diseases of the feet, bear witness to their wonderful superiority over all other like pre- parations. For years they have been steadily growing in favor, until now the great majority who are troubled with bad feet will use no other reme- dies. The Curative, for sore, tender and festered corns and bunions, bad nails, &c., is soothing and healing, permanently curing the worst cases when used according to directions. The Alleviator, for the cure of common corns and for the prevention lence the only article ever yet discovered that will produce like result. Sold by druggists. Dr J. Briggs & Co.,, Newark, N. J., Proprietors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23

s@ Ws are 4sceipt of magnificent hthrograph "A bquet of Flowers. 7 and an lllustrated Cfak kue efFlowers and Veg etable Seeds byBriggs < Bro. of Roches ter' New York Any one desiring such seeds can obtaifhem of this firm. The Plate Of Flowera9x24 inches, is furnish ed to customerst 75 cts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
WOODBURY

The Republican Senatorial Convention for he 18th district. was held here on the 18th inst. ; and Eli Curtiss was nominated. The Dem ocratic convention was held on the 18th inst, and O. B. King, nominated; both candidates of Watertown. -
 John Dawson, for several years past a merchant in Hotchkissville, leaves on the 2Oth inst, for Metuchin, N. J., where he will engage in the sale of dry goods.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
MARRIED.

In Kent, N. Y, March 4th, by Charles Eastwood, Esq, Charles Finger and EliE- abeth Curry, all of Kent.
 At Canaan, N Y, March II, N. Percy Weldon, of Winchester, and Rosa Hull, cf Torringtou.
 At Beckman, March 8, by Rev. H. c. Humphrey, Henry H. Calkips, aud Mrs. Francis M Loundsbury, both of Sharon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-03-23
Congressional.

There was bitter personal debate be. tween Speaker Blaine and Gen. Butler. last week. The House has passed the Senate resolu. tion of investigation into KuKlux outraoes increasing the number of the investigating committee.
 An Amnesty and @ KuKlux bill all in one was defeated in the House. Monday.