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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

DESTRUCTION OF STATE ARMs.-A
correspondent Of the Yorkville Enquirer
writes as follows, under date OF Rock
Hill, February 20: =,
Last night, about 12 o'clock, q body Of
unknown men, variously estimated
from fifty to one hundred; entered the
depot at this place, and abstracted the
greater portion Of the arms which had
been taken from the colored militia by
order of Gov. Scott, and placed in the
custody of Mr.. Russell, Agent of the:
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road. About seventy-five guns were
either taken or broken. The broken
fragments of macy were strewed along
the public road for some distance outof
the village. The entire party was
mounted, and supposed to have come.
from abroad. They committed no dep
relations either on private property or
persons, and left our village. as they
found it, perfectly peaceful and quiet.
Our own people neigtncr engaged in nor
supported their movement. About
twenty-five stands Of arms, together
with all the accoutrements, are still
left in the depot. They were either over
looked or could not he carried away by
the party. Requests have been sent
forward to Gov. Scott by the newly ap-
pointed Magistrate at this place, Col. G.
J. Pride. as well as by the Town Coun-
Gil, asking that the remainder of tho
guns now in the depot be removed,
which will allay all excitement, and
give relief to the public mind.f4
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
ELECTION OF SENATOR FIR

ELECTION OF SENATOR !. FRoM
GEORGETOWN. COUNTY. The George
town Is. c. Times, of the 2Sd instant,
says: -.
Mr.. J. F. Beckman, Assistant Deputy
Revenue Collector at this place, was, on
Thursday last, elected Senator from this
County to the State Senate, to ill the
vacancy created by the election of the
former incumbent to the House of Rep
resentatives in Washington. Whether
Mr.. Beckman intends to give up his Of
flee of United States Revenue Collector
or not before he takes his seat In the
Senate, or whether he will be permitted
to take his seat in that body having
been at the time he was elected a.Feder-
al officer, are questions of no interest To-
US, and must be decided by the body to
which he has been chosen q member.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
Rismarck and the Grown Prince Of

Bismarck and the Crown Prince OF
Prussia. are notoriously at variance on
matters of policy, and from this fact
many German Republicans augur bet
ter future for liberal institutions in Ger
many than the present condition of at
fairs would seem to promise. Upon one
great measure, however, says the Lon-
don News, did they agree. After the
fall of Sedan, they both urged upon
King William to make peace, which
would not have involved Q loss Of terri.
tory by France. But to this proposition
King William emphatically demurred.
The military party with the King at
their head, carried the day, and the was
went on.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
The Proposed Changes in the Election
Law. 80

The.crowning infamy Of the last Gem
eral Assembly was the enactment OF the
General Election Lava measure franz
ed with view to strife the voice of the
people of South Carolina whenever that
voice might be adverse to the, clique
which represented the Radical party of
the State. After the election Of last fall
the law was denounced even by some Of
these very partisans who had pro6ted by
its iniquitous provisions; and we are
glad to see that the Committee on Prfva-
1eges and elections have at last reported
lavorabIy upon bill 80 to amendfhe ex-
isting law as at least to remove some Of
its most unjust and odious features. The
bill, in brief provides that Of the three
Commissioners of Election in each coun-
ty, and of the three Managers Of Elec.
ton at each precinct, one at least shall
be from each political party that each
ballot box shall be publicly. opened and
inspected, to see it Is empty and secure
and then locked Just before the opening
Of the poll, and the keys retained by the
managers, and shall not be opened du-
ring the election; that at the close Of the
election the managers and clerks shall
Immediately proceed to count the ballots
and make written statement Of the re-
suit, which statement together with the
poll list, is to be delivered within three
days to the Commissioners Of Election;
that the commissioners shall then pro-
ceed publicly to canvass the returns Of
the Managers of Election, and from said
returns make such statement as the ma
ture of the election shall require, and,
WITHIN three days of the time OF their
first meeting as Board Of C0snty Conn
missioners, transmit the same ito the
Board of State Commission together
with any and all papers relating to the
election; and that upon such statements
the State Commissio shall then pro-
ceed publicly to determine and declare
what persons have, by the greatest NUM-
Der Of votes, been duly elected.
The committee, in reporting these:
amendments to the Senate, take occa-
sion to commend them "as most saluta-
ry, just and wise. They secure to all
citizens and voters an opportunity to
know that their own ballots are received
and counted as they desire them to be.n
And, unless the General Assembly is
resolved to trample upon the peoples
rights, and set at defiance every consid-
Grafton Of public justice and legislative
! decency, the amendments will BE-
promptly adopted Charleston Nesos.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

lat. - Perfect security 70 Policy-hold-
ers.
Sd.-Low rates Of premium.
3d.-A clear and definite contract.
4th. -Non-forteitur guaranteed by a
clause in every Policy.
5th.-A liberal cash surrender value
provided for by the terms Of it,
Policies
6th.-No unnecessary or illibcral re-
striction rs regards residence, trav-
eling, or occupation.
7th.-A Policy issued in the State OF
New York in favor of wife, ON
the life Of her husband. is secure
from the claims of her husbands
creditors.
9th. The premiums charged 10y the
UxIvEasAL are based on .4msr'cn"
mortality and the interest u*""ny
realized on money. Its Policy-hold-
ers are therefore guaranteed insur-
ance to the full amount Of the pre-
miurls paid.
w. T. FARR0W, Agent,
Greenwood, S. G.
Nov25, 1870, 31-3m
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
if Removal.

we.have removed our Printing oMce
TO the eommodious rooms above the
tore of Mr.. E. Nelson, on the Western
ide Of the PublicSquare, where We
ill be- e,pleased to see our friends and
,,atrons, as well as at the Office of the
editor, on Law Range. 49,.
LEE s. WILSON.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
CAROLINA
NATIONAL BANK,
Of 81
COLUMBIA, "a. O.
Capital Stock Paid in 5000, ,ooo

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
L. D. CHILDS, PRESIDENT.
DR.. J. w. PARKER, r. NJ. WALLACE,
JOHN s. WILEY, DR.. JOHN T. DARBY
E. HOPE, RICHARD O'NEALE, JR.
g. D. MELTON, Attorney.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

THE capital stock of this Bank is
now $2Ot,, 900, all of which has been
paid in, and confirmed by the Comptrol.
ler of the Currency. Authority has also
been received for a further increase t.
the amount of $50OOO, of which over
$al,Wl0 has alredy been taken. Persons
wishing to make all investment should
apply without delay. The surplus fund
is now $4,000, or three per cent. upon its
stock.
The Carolina National Bank issues
cestificates of deposit, bearing interest
ut the rate of seven per cent. per annum
This feature of its business makes it
practically
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
A SAVINGS BANK,

and attention is called to the fact tina
the safety of these deposits, as well as
all Others, are guaranteed by the whole
capital of the Bank No safer mode OF
temporary investment is offered to the
public than this-the deposits being pay.
able on demand, or on short notice. De.
posits Of any amount received either in
currency or coin, and payable in the
same. Interest will be paid at the end
OF each six months, should deposits re-
main beyond that length Of time.
Columbia, s. G., January %, 1871.
Feb. 8, 1871, 4-3m
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

A correspondent Of the Charleston
Com.ier furnishes the subjoined informa-
tion about Colonel Montgomery Moses,
who was last week elected Judge Of the
Seventh Circuit. Colonel Montgomery
Moses is o brother of the Chief Justice,
and has practiced law for over forty
years. He has lived in Sumter 81! tnet
time and is considered sound and aoie
lawyer. In his nomination, nothing
whatever was said of politics, and ne is
in that respect, therefore, indepsnoeMnt. M
Colonel NJ. is generally regarded q De-
mocraf hrt a man ofmoderatea views,
and Irthitk will fill the position to the
satisfaction of the people Of the circuit"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

= senator elect Vance, of North Carroll
ma has quilted Washington and gone
home. G discouraged in his effort to pro-
cnre the removal of his political disa-
biiitfes, so as to enable him to take his
seat in the Senate on the 4th Of March.
II is said that he will resign, and, in the
event IS his doing so, General Ransom
would undoubtedly be chosen to sacceed
him. Ransom received within two OF
az many votes as Vance In the eonven.
ton which nominated the latter; was
strict States Rights man before the war
a staunch Confederate during the war,
but his disabilities have been removed,
and he could take the seat II etected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

10y VIRTUE of a writ Of Fierl
Is Facias to me directed, will sell to
the highest bidder, at public outcry, at
,Abbeyille T.. H., on the FIRST MON
DAY in MARCH next, within the
legal hours the following property, to
wit. ll2 Acres of land, more or less,
bounded by lands of Edward Hinton,
William Smith, the Marshall lands, and
others. being the remainder after laying
off Homestead, levied upon as the pro-
nerty of Elizabeth Logan, ads. Louisa
Logan, ct. al.
Terms Cash.
HENRY s. CASON,
Sheriff Abbeville County.
sheriff7s Office,
Feb. 13, 1871. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-03

TTAS taken the rooms over T. Nei'
ii sons Store, and is prepared 10
,ato Boardrrs. This is a desirable
lucu,ion for p, ,sons doins business on
the squ: re. Terms. $l2 90 month,
without lodging. Transient persons
can get dinner "u pnhlic days.
Dse, 80, 1870 2G-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12
RE/INHN

On the 10Th, of the ninth month the
children of Joel and Mary Walker, con-
sisting Of six sons and. two daughters,
had Reunion at their old home near
Pleasant Grove. The. eight children
and with few other relatives, took din
ner with their parents and spent the
day in delightful and long to be re-
membered intercourse. The parents
and children had not been together for
eighteen years and after this separation
will probably never all meet a. ain.
Joel Walker, the father, in his seven
ty eighth year, his wife in her seventy
fifth, the oldest son in his fiftieth and
the youngest son In his thirty fourth.
Upon comparison the hight OF the six
so:ls was found to not vary more than
one half inch from five feet nine inch
es, and their average weight to be one
hundred and sixty three pounds.
These parents have much in their
children 10 which to rejoice. But one
of their sons uses tobacco, and none
have INDUCED in the use. of intoxica-
ting drinks or profane language. All
are members of the Society of Friends.
The day following the Reunion the
parents and children went to Wheeling
and had photograph of the family in
one group.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12
COMMERCIAL REPORTS.
Pittsburgh Live Stock Market.

SATURDAY, October Z, 1871.
CattIe.-The receipts for the week ending to-
day although so cars less than those OF the
week proceeding, have been more than was
reouired,ro meet the demand. Cattle Tor some
time past have been arriving freely, and in
large supply than WAS necessary 10 meet the
current demand. Owing to this tue markets
East have been glutted. snd Cattle are seiiins
slow and duli AZ prices lower tiian have ruIeu
for years. This week, althouxh the run mere
was lighter than Tor soIne time, holders IOnno
IL im possible lowing 10 the condition OF the
market kssL ~ M, Ance prices any and cattle
solo AZ dxure pretty mucn the same as had
ruled the week previous. the market closing
dull and siov with il loads left over unsoid.
me following were The closing raLeh: Extra,
AO 70 I.dOU bJetis, Us 0OQp6 70; good 20 prime,
I'IO 70 l.1B 81 Z5g4 so coluInon 20 medium,
loo 70 lIv0 S. 5Ogi; bulls, stage aud COWS. SvJ
20 6U tA0S75; 1exas steers, SOO " ~, 81 0Oy3.
)syock Steers, to l.UJO. ~ 7594 q.
aogs- Tne arrivals fair to-day. The market
is stzs nant, buyers ali we'll supplied, and none
chanxing hapus TO- day.. the market closes
with large supply on holders hands, and will
undoubtedly RUE dull and prices will be in
cIIned low until the. arrivals C me light anu
sellers have an opportunity to work of tue
ccurpulaLIons. The following are the ciosI ns
| ratse: Good Phlladelphla, "a 1000 "; goOI
Baltimore, z0o TO 22i, 81 40G4 50; good New lorA
| lsO TO 2O0, 81 25S43O.
shsep.-The arrivals OF sheep light t'-day
but for the week heavy. Tue market SLOW ant
dull All week, particularly tn Tile more com
mon grades, The demand has fallen On gre,t D,
| and II " q arrivals cou ttnue heavy ihe marke
will rsie l0W nc fQll llQAiis2 e.lIl1aIsl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

The Acme Moving Machine exhibit
ed BY Mr.. Albert Redman, Agent, took
the first premium nj the 5t. CiaiIsvIIle
Fair The thorough knowledge which
farmers and machini-ts have at this
advanced stage Of farming machinery,
renders the decision Of the COMMITTEES
Of con. .iderable Importance to those
wishing Q good machine. The improve
ments made upon the Acme Machine
combining a. 1t does the tested qualities
Of mauy Others s. i'll render it an object
nf pride to q farmer Sho wishes to do
his work rapidly and well By all means
see thIs Machine before buying. A local
agent has ben appointed for this >ounty
oels1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

w. c. HOWELL editor Of the Ashta-
6u1a Sentinel has sent to the Ohio Edu-
catio,aI Monthly, a skeleton grammar
of the English language, occupying less
than ten pages in the Monthly. What
a pleasant relief such work would be
to muddle Drained school boys. II
they couldn't und rstand it, it would
be so easily committed. With many
young pupils the study Of grammar is
a little like curing the hay fever; if you
let it alone you may succeed with it in
about onehalf the time it would take d
you pitch into it with all your forces.
Perhaps after all it is the shortest way
of arriving at the desired end. Atfeast,
it is best until some body finds better
way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

LIST of subscribers who paid I'll eir
subscription during the month of Sep
tember, and to what date.
JW Blakeny September %, '72;
RW Phillips September 1, III;
NJ Patterson July 1, III;
A 81 Mitchell August 26, '72;
James Irwin September 6, III;
John Bailey April 1, '72;
Samuel Lewis July 21, III;
John Williams August 6. 10;
James Thompson March 3, '72;
81 ] Danford January q, ~;
TT Rowels October 5, III;
A Nichols November 4, '69;
TMurdock March 1, VI;
DR. Ely January q, '73;
VIM Dunbar January q, '72;
Thos Murdoch FEBRUARY 21, III;
RW Lindsay December 80, III;
VIM Lindsay January 20, '72;
Joseph McMillen March 25, '72;
] s Hutch nson January q, ~;
A Henderson September %, III;
H R Davie December 9, II;
Eliza Hutchinson October 1, '72;;
s Green August q, '72;
w Green November IS, III;
FSimpson December 2, III.
The above list does not include cam
paign subscribers. We intend to con-
tinue these monthly statements in or
der that each subscriber may know
hat he is properly accredited with
amount paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12
Colerain Locals.

Startling events have been scarce dur
ing the past three weeks; only one
horse stolen for which favor we are
duly thankful. This certainly denotes
an improvement in the morals of the
strangers who visit our township
Farmer are securing a good crop OF
clover seed, and perhaps the heaviest
crop of corn that was ever produced in
the township I observe a neighbor
has cut good crop of clover from the
same ground that he cut wheat from
last July.
The manufacture ofSorgh IN has COM
menced, tie quality is not so good as
last wear.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

Tuesday was glorious day for the
Republicans of Belmont County. We
felt sure Of victory over the corrupt
leaders Of the Ring, but we could hard
ly believe that our triumph would be
50 complete. The battle has been nobly
fought and proudly won. Let our tax
payers congratulate themselves upon
the result.
Richland gives Democratic major
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

The last Harper contains a woodcut
of Tweed, Hall & Co with large pro-
tuberence ON the side of the face. They
are showing too much cheek. II the
Tsmmsny ring of st. Ciairsville didn't
show cheek in the issue Of their last Sc
cret circular, we don't know what
cheek is made of.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

SMoKE.-On Friday last, the country
was filed with the densest haze we
have ever Witnessed. At the Cadiz
Fair it was impossible to see the horses
on the racing course over sixty yards
distant. 1t resemblcd smoke but had
lost to great extent the unpleasant
effects of that 81 bstance Some think il
was carried here from the burning for
t., ests and prairies of Green Bay and On.
donya Wisconsin Th nusards ofae-ne
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

Mr.. JOHN BARRETT, living near
Warnock's, had horse stolen on last
Friday night. He traced the robber to-
ward the River, but we are not inform.
ed that he has yet succeeded in arrest
ing him. Farmers, look out for stran'
gers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12
FYl EaIS fer Sale

THE nrst cnptalning about 40 cres. situated
i and adjoining the town Of Nj. Ollvet, Bel
mont Comfy, Ohio. The H luse Il good stone
and Brick building. Rooms and Hail, With
Rood Cellar, good Well of water Also, firEt-
class Barn, with basement and all other neces-
10 school and Church. About IS acres OF tim
rland. Thirty OF coal, Within one mile ~
G. D. X. r. said Farm is In good repair and
under a high " te OF cultivation.
The second Tract contains about g acres.
adjoining tie nrst tract has a two-story Frame
House, OF rooms and Kitchen. Also. good
Frame Barn, a spien Id Orchard n good spring
of waeer about 50 acres well set in grass, AZ foot
vein OF coal, open and in good order, and bout
miles North OF Barnesville, on the Depot RnHd
said Farms for sale on reasonable terme.--
Possession given April LIST, ls7I. or sooner. 4
desired. For further particulars ca on or ad-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

Cadiz Fair was largely attended by
Belmonters last week who report dust
about Two inches deep besides the
usual attractions. Woodmansee's horse
tookThe trotting purse, and Simpsons
the pacing purse. Why can't Cadiz
move her Fair over here since we fur
nish the stock?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

The people of Amsterdam, Jefferson
county, were excited almost into hys-
terics, one day last week, by Mrs.
Jacob Smith, an estimable woman,
committing suicide. She cut her throat
with knife while suffering from
mental alteration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

WE have the names of a large num-
Der of campaign subscribers upon our
books, and would be much pleased TO
retain them through the year. Every
Republican in the county should give
us his support.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

]. B. Campbell said in his Bellaire
speech that the laboring men of this
country had better work at European
wages, (25 cents day) than bear the
burden of this cursed tariff. Result in
Pultney Township, Republican gain Of
155.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

Why is it, that Belmont, being a first
class station, has not even second class
Accommodations for nightpassengers. A
person waiting for night train there,
may expect to freeze unless he gets Ia
ken in elsewhere than at the depot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

L. P. Hofner wants the people to
know thatif they want good suit Of
clothes and want them to fit well, they
should call on him. We seldom reco-
mend any one personally, but we as
sure anyone who goes there that they
will be satisfied. He is just from the
East with q large stock of clothing
goods of all kinds and is an honest
workman. - at -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

This Week we commence the adver-
tisement of Contracts for United States
Mails. We will devoteas much space
as possible to reading matter until they
are finished and hope our readers will
bear with us.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

WE invite our local correspondents to
again renew their acquaintance at this
O, zee. During the campaign we were
compelled to neglect them at times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

Ladies promenading in squads of
three or more would greatly oblige
gentlemen by giving them about two
inches of sidewalk. We are in favor of
woman's rights, but we don't like a
strictconstruction placed upon them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12
WHEELING HoWMsHIPLocALS

WHEELING TO OW1NSHLPLOCA
!. On Friday last the air was filed with
a dense smoke which penetrated
through doors and windows, filing the
rooms as well the no5trils of our citi
zens with a disagreeaLle odor. At the
honr of one o'clock the sky was over
cast, and the deepest gloom prevailed,
volumes of smoke could be perceived
arising in the west, and persons who
have d decidei that the final eon6agra-
ton would begin at Chicago were con-
siderably alarmed. Telegrams were
were looked for but as yet there is no
explanation of the unusual phenome-
non.
Another Phenomenon is the second
blooming of the plum trees in some
localities.
How's your health is the stereotyped
term of salutation in this village but
now the inquiry" How's your potatoes.
A successful grower of the tubers ex-
large" but after looking in
his potato bin answers the next interro-
gator with the omnibus words-very
rotten"
Theapple crop here is almost fail
|ure-The wheat crop will fall 10 per
cent below last years product, while
the corn crop viii exceed about % per
cent.
Owing to the advance in the price Of
grain it was thrashed and thrown into
the market early. Meal made froni
the new corn crop is in the market at
about 81 copper bushel retail, corn sell
ling at 45 and Scots.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

SUBSCRIBERS knowing themselves to
be several yt ars in arrears, win do Us
kindness to call on US when in town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

A young man went into neighbor-
ing orchard last sunday and was arres-
ted by bulldog in such way that
the young man has ever since been
compelled to stand up to eat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

All is gone-county Funds, Jury
Fees and ALI What is to become of
me now? Republican majority 800.
Who ever dreamed of it. Well, we
have good poor house.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-10-12

INDIAN Summer is in full blast now
and If we Judge from the fires raging In
the West, we might call it second
white mans summer.