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punishment ppo6 him alone for what !
did also. With that record in my hand
stand before this Court aud before my
God I procured it. TWAS obtained in
good faith, If Irregular, ifsinvatid, We
are cot in fault. Oh, sentence me. /
cannot part from him. He is too pure,
too good. You know him not; I do
know him.
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.
The Cours.-Madam, l. have duty to
perform here, asd, while I syhpathize
with you from the bottom Of my heart,
must still perform that duty.
| In addition; Mr. BoWz, to the i'm
prlsonmest for two years 10 the Albany
peDitentiary, You will pay q fine OF
$3.50.
hone the Warden Of the Jail, if you
are committed to his custody, will post
pone the execution of the sentence until
you have an opportunity to apply to some
of my brethren on this bill Of exceptions
for q stay Of the execution Of the SEN
,ence. -;
1 may be mistaken. I do rot profess
to be uuerriDg about this, but / have
given my best judgment to it. The case
is so sad that it draws blood from the
heart. You are man of great intelli-
gencc. You are surrounded in such q
way that it is sad to be compelled, as l
think am compelled, to pass the sem
tence of the law.
Iwish. from the bottom of my heart
that it were otherwise. But have
brought my best judgment to the case.
The Law must be administered, how
ever high your social position may be,
and however sorrowful the surroundings
may be. If had any doubt about the
rightfulness Of the verdict, l might
have taken another course. But l do
not see how l could do it. While sit
here, must perform my duty as l un-
derstand It.
BOWEN IN JAIL.
The Court was then adjourned, and
Mr.. Bowen was directed by the Marshal
to his Office, where he was followed by
Mrs. Bowen aud enc or two personal
friends, aud waited long enough to re
ceive his letters from the Capitof, when
the commitmen, having becs made out
he was escorted to Jail in earfiage by
Bailifs sprague and s,ahl. On turning
him over to Warden Crocker that gen.
.lemau showed them 10 his private
Office. and stated that he would give
Mr.. B. as comfortable quarters as posi-
BILE, and they spent some time together
in the office. Mrs. Bowen was quite
affected, and shed tears freely. Mr..
Bowen stated that his friends would
apply for u pardon, and expressed strong
hopes that they would be successful.
DATA.
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THEcorrON SITUATION.

The Department Of Agriculture as
Washington has received returns from
nearly three hundred counties, repre-
senting the most productive districts OF
each of the Cotton States, and showing
the comparative average aud the con-
dition oil the crops 10 the 6fst week of
June. A diminutiou in the area plant
ed in cotton appears in every State ex-
cept Florida. The most careful aualy-
sis Of the returns with due regard in
making averages to the extent OF cotton
production in the respective counties,
gives the following per centage OF re-
duction i'll comparison with last year.
Virginia 30 per cent; North Carolina
II per cent; South Carolina l3 per cent;
Georgia II per cent; Alabama l3 per
cent; Mississippi Is per cent; Louisiana
3 per ceut Texas II per ceu'; Arkansss
l6 per cent; Tennessee Il per eeni.
These State averages reduced to a
general average, the assumed acreage
of the respective States being so ele'
ment in the calculation, will place the
reduction Of ;he cotton oi 1871, as coua:
pared with that of 1870, between teu
and fifteen per cent, equivalent to
nearly million and third Of acres.
This would leave between seven and =
half and eight million of acres ss The
present urea in cotton. The average
yield has not 10 former years exceeded
$50 pounds TO the acre. That fvr 1870
was more than 200 pounds.
Tho condition OF the growing plaut is
below the average IN aearly every State.
The spr.ag hss Deea unusually wet
ssa oo.d, tssarains growth sad causing
nssy Of the plsS's to tnru yellow aad
die, asd obsruciing cultivation to 6
large extent. Rsranting has Sled The
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TffE HowA DEm0CHaGY.

The Iowa Democracy held their State
Convention ca Wednesday. The quss-
ton of the "neg departure" turned
upon the appointment of committees,
and The vote showed three to one in
favor of it.
State after State, as their Conventions
meet, fall into hne under the Democratic
banner inscribed with the living issues
of the day, as the rallyiDg cry of the
approaching coutest-a struggle, 10 be
more hotly contested, probably, than any
this county has ever witnessed. Pru-
denee Oh the part Of the South will add
greatly TO the strength of the fegions of
the party in the North and West, as
will imprudence on our part damage
greatly our comm on cause.
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BOWEN SENT TO THE PENITEN-
TIARY.

Our readers will find report of the
close of the second Bower bigamy case,
printed in this issue, which will be read
with interest. He goes from the famous
halls of Congress to look upon the inner
walls of the PeDitentiary.
What a commentary upon the Recon
struction $50 called) forced by the
Government of the United States upon
South Carolina! And shall We double
its force By putting his late colleague,
B. F. Whittemore, by his side-par
mobile .tratrualt The one convicted
because action was brosght-the other
voted out Of Congress, and permitted to
60 "uuscatbed of JUSTICE" simply be-
cause action was not brought against
him. Aud these two from the first and
same delegation sent to Congress, by the
Reconstruction macbiuery-ffty per
cent. of South Carolina's representation
in the lower house of Congress Divest
ing it Of all bitterness and acrimony,
the most witheriDg exposition consists
in simple statement OF the facts: That
Of four members TO Congress from this
State, at the same time, one was twice
driven away as unworthy, and the other
is sent to tfe Peniten,iary, by United
States Court, for a heinous offence
against virtue and deccncy and the laws
of the land J
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NOT ONE CHEER FOR GRANT.

Horace Greely was the recipient Of
unusual attention, in his own city Of
New York, on his return from Texas.
The Lincoln Club Rooms and Union
Square, Immediately adjacent, teemed
with the friends Of the philosopher,
with flags blue and scarlet, with stars
silver aud golden, portraits Of Lincoln,
Grant, and other High Priests of the
"moral idea" suasiou, eDgraviugs Of
"Sheridan's Ride, Lady Washington's
Reception" "Washiugton aud bis
Generals" "The Signing Of the Eman-
cipation Proclamation" and such like,
iu heterogeneous association.
Greely was cheered with vehement
enthusiasm, but the Sun says there was
"not one cheer for Grant, The men
tiou OF him but once (iu kindness BY
the philosophic speaker being received
in total silence, though the vast assem-
blagc was composed mainly of Republi-
cans. What a contrast, exclaius the
San, between this cold indifference
toward the President, aud the enthusi-
asm with which the simple Farmer Of
Cbappagua was received aud welcomed !!
And then it touches him Of, in cou-
elusion, il this style:
president Grant no longer has
follower among the Republicans Of
New York, except amOug the Office
holders, and they are not for him
except Tor the time being. His iucon-.
ceivable stupidity in breaking the Re-
publican party 10 pieces his corruption
in appointing men to Office who had
given him presents; his quartering his
own worthless relations upon the Treas
ury his betrayal OF the Cubans to the
Spanish slave traders in consequence OF
money paid to Sidney Webster and
his elevation of u convicted bribe taker
20 high Office in the State Department,
have disguised homes, Republicans with
him. lis administration is the most
indecent ever witnessed in this country.
May its like never be seen again."
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CHAS. HI. NOISE,
Insuranc ce A gent,
Sumter, S. G.
OFFICE Of COUNTY AUDITOR,
SUMTER, S. c., June l9, 1871

SUMTER, S. c., Juno l9, 1871.
This oa6ce will be opened on the lss of July
for the reception of Returns of Personal property
held on the lsr July. 1871. and will continue
open during the month Jolly.
Oaly returns of personal property are required.
but all sales or transfers Of Real Estate nee
Septenb,r lst, 1870, must be noted On the back
of the return.
The name OF the Township in which the prop
er,y is held. must also appear on the back OF The
return.
For the convenience of those living in the
Western part Of the County. competent ofice-
will be in attendance at Providence for ten days
from the 10th July.
Al Bi.hopville and corbe,t's store, parties can
make returns to myself VI some competent depu
ty on the l7h July, fer ten dnys threaiter
Parties residing in Lynchburg. Shiloh and
Mayesyille can make their returns to Rev. j.
p Smith, or Mr.. ". D. Kinds, from the 10th to
3lst July.
Those Who make their returns promptly will
avoid the delay and j"stling which always &C
cumpa nies the .'Iast days" Of tax raying and
assessments.
l ask the cooperation of every citizen in ex-
tending this notice that no one will incur
penalties by ignorance or carclessness.
Invite particular attention To the following
extract from that Act OF the Legislature uuueE
which this assessment is made:
SEcrrox III. That whenever aoy tax payer
shall fail TO make returns to the Aud tor of his
County, within the time prescribed BY law. It
shall be the duty Of the County Auditor to enter
on the Tax Duplicate, against such taxpayer,
the property charged TO him the previous year,
With 50 per cent, penalty thereto. except in case
Of sickness or absence from the County. when
the true amount Of property only shall 90
charged.
ofsce hours at the Sumter 0fice from 6 A. VI.
10 p. ". FROM July ist TO 3l.t. Open every
day but Sunday and the ith Gay Of July
J. n. C0RBETT,
June 81 County Auditor.
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SPARKLING
CATAWBA SPRINGS.
F"4merly called
THE CAROLINA WHITE SULPHUR,
CATAwBA County, n. c.

This highly popular watering place will be
open for visitors on WEDNESDAY, jane 18Th.
The Mineral Water. Of these spriags are. the
White and Blue Sulphur. and Cbal. ebestc. the
me.licinal properties of which are not exceiled,
and healthier ond more delightful Watering
place not TO be found.
The Springs will be under the management Of
JAS. NJ. BLAiR. formerly Of Marlborough House.
Ral.igb, N. c., az experienced hotel keeper,
together With Mrs wRESS. aud visitors may
rely upon good fare and good aiieniiess.
Plenty OF lee, good Bind Of Music and gcoa
Physician in attendance. DC.
Leave Baltimore or Washington City in the
norning via Acquia Greek. Richmond aud Dan
willie 4. r.. to Salisbury. where you take the
we.,e-n and Morgantcn Road. and reach lsick-
ory Staticn (ihe Springs Depot Sy half-psst
nine Gel ek the ne1t morning.
Leave Augusta. Ca. at night, and take the
Charlotts ard statesTille Road al Charlotte you
reach the Springs early the next morning
Charleston in the morning, apd be at the Spring,
the next morning.
A good four horse Omnibus will run 10 con.
neetion with the trains to the Springs over .
beautiful road only six miles.
BOARD.
Per month. (or four weeks )..... -........ $1,000
Per Day-.".............. 30
Children nnd coiored servants half price. No
charge for infants under years of age.
J. GOLDEN WYATT.
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ClaNo1NsATI, June 16-Clemeut L.
Vallasaigham, of counsel fer the defence
of Thomas Mcclellan, now on trial at
Lebanon, Ohio, for the murder Of Myers
at Hamilton, Ohio, accidentally shot
himself tonight. He was in room
with Gov. McBurney, aud while showing
how Myess might have shot himself.
the pistol was discharged, and the ball
entered the right side of the abdomen,
below the ribs. What direction the ball
took is not known.
Later dispatches from Lebanon say
Dir. Vallandigham was vomiting, which
was regarded as an unfavorable symp-
tom, and one of his physicians said
there were indications of an internal
henorrhage.
The. Doctors ceased their fruitless
search for the ball about az hour after
the accident. They then closed the
wound and placed the patient on his
right side. He was calm and collected.
1t appears that no one was present
with Vailandigham when the accident
occurred but Ex-Lieut Gov. McBurney,
who has been associated with him in the
defence of Mcclellan. McBurney had
expressed some doubts as to the theory
that Myers had SHOT himself ValIan-
digham picked up pistol from the table
saying he would show him in half 8
second.
Two pistols were OF the table. one
uuloaded, and he by mistake took up
tbe loaded one, put it in his pocket, and
Withdrew it, keeping the muzzle next
his body. Just as it was leaving his
pocket it was discharged, it is reported,
at nearly the same part Of the body
where Myers was shot. He at once
ejaculai ed. "Oh, murder r. aud said be
had taker the wrong pistol.
While the examination was going Oh
he watched the surgeons with eager
eyes, and even assisted them in search
ing for sbe ball. The ball appears to
have taken downward course in the
direction of the bladder.
A later dispatch says that the symp-
toms are growing more uuiavorsble
His pulse Is above 100. The sur cons
do not appear to be hopeful, although
they are resiceut.
Snll later advices state that his hands
and feet are growing cold. He vomits
often, but throws up no blood. The
physicians say he is sinking fast. His
pulse is rising.
Later dispatches brought the sad in-
telligence Of his death.
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y HOURS AHEAD

FTy8K DAILY EaORNING STAR reach.
Ss SeEAlef-29 HUtks t5HxAD of tho
CkasisSt6us CSl9htiA aad FAakts.A paPeSs.
: Tks STAD eoutSfss Eat 2sT TELEGRAPH :
10 ,DIsPATCHES, (inciadipe EeR York and
Liverpool MeskstsJ, falFfspoFt of the Wiinihg-
Toe nsatssas; dDd al S1e1s % i1sstsst oFinper.
iasee. Sssszis - S.s SSs,fss .-,sss *,
Mssshants tef asnser ssseive i reporss Of
caARLkSIoH HAKEsf thsou9l lie STAR
g Isaxs sO6hSz t1za sthss1sA - eaet'sstsn
n64ocGses ~ ssfsssssr sas 5 S,ssess 53ss t.i
TEENS, Ss.ee ~ ye.ss . 3, ,ss lsss asztbs.
- WM. n. gRANABu,
B1ll1a nsd Rfopz5sscz,
Juasaf II "a; gesd Il. @.
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DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNI
II TED sTATHs-RoR The DIS RICT OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.-IN BANKRUPTCY
IN THB AATTER OF Taos. N. MULDkOW.
BANKRUPT. 7" whom it may concern The
rndessigned hereby gives notice of his appoint
ueni rs Assignee Of Thomas n. uldruw, Of the
County Of un,er, aud State Of soa,h Carolina,
within said District. Who has been adjudged .
Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District
Court Of said District, dated May 10. A. D 1871.
D. J. WINN.
juno 3l-St Assignee.
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THNhe un6ersignsd graduate Of Columbia Col
iege, sud Master Of Bellies Letters. respect
fully informs the citiseas Of 6umter aud the sur
rounding country. that he 10 prepared to instruct
scholars at their private residences In
FRENCH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN.
ALSO II
oALLraRAPAY. (McLaria / eoldsni.h
syssems)
MUSIC. (pisao Fsrts.)
DRAWING, iin Sansii]
DRAWING. fia shsssosl.)
DRawrSs. lia rsisl3
PAINTING. tln oiLl
PAINTING, (ia rsssr eolora)
Any conuuuiceiisu viii meet With prompt at
tsntion, addressed IN care Of the Watehuan
once. HENRY 4. HORN.
Jens 21-H
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vacant places of imperfecs stands The
whether has recently beennore fayora-
Bile, and it is not impossible sthat au
average condition may be obtained by
the commencement Of the packing sea
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DIR. u.s.. HUGHSON.

WOULD INFoRM aIs PATRONS AND
FRIENDS. thsths has removed bis oaee 20 the
asu building, on Main Street. next above Mr..
7. I. UpsAur's stors, where they may find bin
from 10 o'clock 4. d., to P. u, and from u
10 e. ?. u, unlsas Professionally engaged. II
absent thss viii please leave their names on the
slate. SOS $50
Af.r I o'slosa, P. u, b. vilI b found a. hi.
residence 90 Liasrty Street, opposite the Aoaso-
ny Green.
June 81
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be do 50, she lovers of art iu those cities
will not be displeased with q visit to bis
rooms. Knowing, my dear sirs, with
What pleasure you recognize superior
talent when honorably directed, l lake
the liberty Of calling your attention to
this work of young South Carolinian.
Very truly yours..-
". K. EASLEY.
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SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

The public generally are invited to attend an
Exhibition of ny School. Tuesday evening, June
27, at SelomOns Hall. Exercises to commence
~ o'clock.
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PROGRAMME /:
PRAYER.

PRAYER.
MUSIC.
sal1tatofy Address (origipsI, 7. 3. GILBERT.
MUSIC.
Arnold Winkelreid. d. HURST. Jr.
The Glory Of man passeth away J. +. HARVIN.
Battle Of Busaeo, ,.... ........ d. J. CHAGDLER.
MUSIC.
Henry V at tho seigs Of Har-
6eaa, .................W. W. DeSCHAMPS.
cassias ios,iCsting Bru.us against
Cesar ...... .............W. J. FLEMING.
MUSIC.
Address Of sparticus to bis fellow
Gladiator. tors...................A. c. WALKER.
Downfall Of Polend...-...W W. D. BLANDING.
MUSIC.
Washingtou.. ....,..........- -...-. B. u. GILBERT.
Battle Of Waterloo....... .-.......A. II. FRASER.
MUSIC.
Conquered Bsnner-..,. 1900. J. Q. MCQUEEN.
criminality Of Dueling -.......T. 3. GILBERT.
AUSIC.
vslsdictory Address Original, A. c. WALKER
MUSIC.
BENEDIcTIoN.
7. P. MCQUEEN.
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From Courier 14M June, 1871.

"TnE STEAMSHIP GEORGIA Cor
TON, RICE, PEACHES AND TOMATOES -
The Iron Line" is an institution. 1t
spreads out in freights and passengers
cons derab y, aud we record this
morning the agreeable fact that 1000
ton steamship can get Charlestou--in
Jme-not only full cargo, but another
90 deck. We wish the 1riEum's cor
respondent bad been about Union
Wbaryes, between sunrise and sunset
yesterday lit would have been better
point of observation for one on the look
out for Jusiaess than White Point
Garden, which, we wish to remark is
at the promenade end ofthe city. And
then the Mrs. Grundys,' who are SO
anxious about Charleston, D, because
no big ships can come 10 you e-they
could have witnessed . regular coasting
steamship leave her dock on draft of
eleven aud half feet Of water, aud
carrying away six thousand packages Of
Cotton, Rice, Naval Stores, Clay, Do
mestic Goods, Fruit and Farm Truck.
and all sorts Of other thiugs-all of
which would have made 'em feel languid
over their "deep water" Investments
The fac, is, its rather early to establish
harbor expressly for the use Of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. Now, if q
steamship can be constructed to carry
three thousand bales Of cotton on twelve
feet draught of water, ain't it cheaper
to build the ne'o steamship to suit the
port than to build nep ports to suit old
steamships? Passengers appreciate the
Iron Line From Way down South
in Dixie come ne tired aud dusty
coyayeurs, seeking for these deck state
rooms, so coel aud newly furnished /;
and the dWellers on the far distant
Cahawba and Alabama have already
heard Of 'BooTH's disners on the Geor
gia' BeoTa is q rising planet Of the
DELMoxIco order. and is sought after.
'-The Geor9ia's' cargo and passenger
list is referred 20 elsewhere as evidence
that Charleston does some little
business"
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A TRACT OF LAND near Providence, In
/ n Suntsr csu1ty, containing 2Ss acres. lately
borned By C. G.. Jackson, and purchased BY
hin from Edward L. Murray asd Vie, Tcrzs
aseosanodatiag. Apply to Richardson 4 Son, At
Suastes, 8. G.
Feb Is II
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DEATH OF HON. C. L. yALLANDIG-
,..-- HAlls
A Briilfans Life Extinguished at its
Etra ~ Zenith.

Showing how hls CLIENTS Victim might
have S6os HimseIf-Hlistaking the
Loaded Pislol--The Physicians Probe
In Vals for the Ball-The Statesman
SiBking..His Deaths
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~ We re publish from the Charl

@ We re publish from the Charles
ton Courier, an interesting news para
graph in relation to the business of the
leading New York Steam Line from,
that city, and add the list Of the "Geor.
gia's cargo" which is truly enormous in
bulk.
NEW YORK.-Exporis 8. s. eeor-
gia.-1,709 bales Cotton, Sc bales
Domestic Goods, 403 bundles Paper,
207 ,ierces Rice, 29S barrels Rosiu, 4
casks Clay, lG9 packages, Furniture,
&c. Suudries-2S2 barrels potatoes,
1905 boxes Vegetables, and 25l boxes
Peaches and Fruit.
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BENEDIcTIoN.
T. P. MCQUEEN.
June 81. 1871.
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ShOo113
to her husband Mrs. Bowen in 8
moment or two resumed her seat, at the
request of her husband.
Mr. Bowen ccuiinued-I contend, or
did. that that statute Of limitation was
a sufficient bar to the action of bigamy
l agree with your Honor that if it had
been proved here that had deserted
that woman in Augusta, and gone of
that that statute would not have applied
But such is not the fact
Sitting down within one hundred
miles of that woman. and she refusing
to communicate with rne, she never
mixing solitary inquiry for nc during
that Eve years, | say ,ha. that statute
was sufficient bar to the indictment
that was obtained here iu this Court
One word more, and am done. To
these gentlemen who kindly Of; red to
go my bail. Iam much obliged. have
acted By them, as | have 10 this whole
transaction good faith. To day
they are relieved. AIN traiy grateful
to them.
Now, your hoaor, I am done. Pas.
your sentence. Aou know the case and
the circumstances that surround it.
rue SENTENCE.
The Court-The sentence Of Che
Court is, Bowen, that ysu be conaaed
for two years 10 the Albany psni-
tertiary. e-t m y
"A WIEE's. LOVE.
Mrs. BoRsn--( Cliuging closely to hel
husband, in . feeling iaspnsF said 10 .
grm yet gentle voice ;--"If he did IL,
did It.; If be is 10 be sentenced, please
seatenee me. Hoashage no night, yoes
Honor, ;bsisre God Alaighsy, tosiaii