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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of OcOmcc.
IN PROBA TIE COCRT

Wm. McWhorter, Administrator
Of the Personal Estate cd
"-"rL Sa.~- a""eh'
David McWhorter, Sarah L. Nc
Whorter, Matilda Myers, wife
of Henry Myers Anna Beatty, Petition
wife Of Robert Nj. Beatty Dis and
tributes of Moses McWhorter, G o IN plant
to wit: His widow, 49, for
McWhorter, and daughters Relief,
Anna Thomas, wife of ---- 60.
Thomas, and Mary McWhor
ter, Distributes of John Nc
Whorter, decd, (names and
number unknown,) and dis
tributes Of Isnac McWhorter,
decd, (names and number un.
known.l
To David McWhorter, ------- Whorter, and
two daughters-Anna Thomas, wife of ----
Thomas, and Nary McWhorter, and Distrib-
utees of John McWhorter, (names and mum.
Der unknown, aud Distributes of 1saac Nc
Whorter, (names and number unknown,)
Defendants in the about stated cases.
VOU are hereby summoned and required to
il answer the Petition and Complaint in
this action, which are fled in the office Of the
Judge of Probate in and for the County and
State aforesaid. with twenty days after the scr.
vice of this summons on you, exclusive of the
day Of service. IF you fail to answer the Poti
ton and Complaint, within that time, the
Plaintiff vii apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in the Complaint.
j. j. NORTON,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Tina . oa7, 20 walhall"' Sc.
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Special Notice.

DERSONS indebted to TAYLOR & CO., will
i please come forward and settle thoir accounts.
We have our credit to sustain, and can only do 80
with the assistance Of those we have INDUCED. -.
friends Of our necessities. TAYLOR & CRISP.
May 90, 1871 a3l
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DELINQUENT
SALE.
COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE, I,
OcoNEE COUNTY, s. c., May 26, 1871.

rIHIIE FOLLOWING is the list of "Delin.
IL qucnt Lands" In this County, for the
years 1868, 1869 and 1870, to wit:
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Notice to Creditors.
The State OF South Carolina.


Wesly Phillips, Admir-. Bill to Marshall
vs.. Assets, Account,
Mary r. Keith, Admir-. et nl., Reliof, so.
1'IiE Creditors of ELLIOT NJ. KEITH, deceased,
1 arc rct Vested to present and prove their claims
against him before me, according to law, on or
before Wednesday, the 20th day of September
noxt. Failing TO do so, they will be debarred
from participating in the decree distributing tho
Estate of said ntestate.
WM. G. KEITH, Special Referee.
June Q, 1871 33 Pm
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n. GOLDSMITH. r. KIND.
GOLDSMITH & KIND,
# o N ID d RS 10 n Il MI N C II N q q,
(PHG;Nlx IRON woRKs,)
~ n T " 1E u G N
r. KIND.
II. GOLDSMITH.

COL UMBIA, S. c.,
NF OF STEAM EN-.
INl- gines. Of all siscs; Horse Powers, Circu-
lar and Muley Saw Mills, Flour Mills, Grist
and Sugar Cano Mills. Ornamental House and
Store Fronts, Railings Tor Grave Yards, Agri.
cultural Implements, ETC., Brass and Iron
Castings Of oil kinds made to order on short
notice, and on the most reasonable terms
Also, manufacturers Of Cotton Presses.
May 10, 1871 80 ly
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Executors Sale.

WILL BE SOLD, at Walhalla on Saleday in
w July next the Judgments, Notes, Accounts,
&c., belonging to the Estates Of WM. L. KEITH,
deceased, and ELIZABETH b. KEITH, ased.
Terms-Cash
JOS. J. NORTON, Exoo,tor.
WM. G. KEITH 'Aeo"'ors'
Juno 0, 1871 33
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29
Staunton Male Academy,

At the closing exercises of the "Stauntor
Male Academy held June the 18th, 1871
Chas. E. Young, Princi pal-Certi6ca ties Of
Proficiency were awarded the following pu-
pills, to witt .-
SCHOOL OF GREEK.-H. T. Frazier, VIM
Hughes
LATIN--H T. Frazier, A. G.. Hartman
Jno. McChcsney, VIM Hughes, Charles Hud
son, Peyton Summerson, D. R. Williams
William McGuffin.
FRENcH-A. G.. Hartman, II. T. Frazier
A. G. Stuart, P Summerson.
ALaEBRA-W. Hughes, H 7. Frazier.
GEoMETRY.-A. g. Hartman, Charles
Hudson, H. T. Frazier.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR e. Donaghe, G.
Halle, VIM. Kinney, Geo. B. Young, Pcytor
summerson, W. MEG ufin, Algie Reese.
AR1rHMET1c-Wm Kinney, G. Halle,
Stratten, VIM. MEG ufin, Eddie Frazier, Geo
B. Young, John Mathews, A. G. Stuart,
Algie Reese
GEoGRAPHY.-E. Donaghe, G. Halle, Geo
B. Young, D. r. Williams. R Atkinson, VIM
Kinney.
WR1TINa.-Hcnry jackson, A. G. Stuart
W. McGuffn, D R Williams.
ORTHoGRApnY-Wm. Hughes, A. G.
Stuart, John Mathews, Henry jackson, P
Summersoh, G. Halle, h. Atkinson, E. Don.
agile, C. Hirsh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29
Mr.. Vallandigham's Fame.

There is an overruling Providence in
everything. Not sparrow falls to the earth
that is not noticed. While the country
mourns the sudden and appalling death OF
Hon. G. L. Vallandigham, we interpret the
event as happening at time most propitious
for his own fame, and, we believe for the in
terests Of The country. The enunciation
shortly prior to his death, of the policy which
he thought best calculated to restore the gov.
ernment to its ancient basis of operations
sigualized him as an original thinker, and
a penetrating statesman. The idea has
been taken up by the Democratic party
throughout the country ,audis destined to shape
its policy in the campaign Of 1872-it may
be, to be the agent of wrestling power from
those who are SO viciously and corruptly
abusing it-and transferring the administra-
ton Of affairs of government to those who
are convicted Of the essentially Of Democrat
ic policy to the preservation of the princi-
piles of Representative Republic, as contra
distinguished from Military Despotism, to
which latter the legislation of the country is
now fast tending. The platform he pronounc-
ed will stand upon its own merits. It needs
no defence 1t addresses itself to the ap-
proving judgment of every conservative,
well-balanced mind. It has no record ante
cedent 1t will stand as the last grand ef-
fort of patriot mind, to save his country
from the fearful ruin upon which it seems
fast fastening. Had Mr.. Vallandigham lv-
ed, the batteries of the enemy would have
been opened upon him. His record would
have constituted the target at which all their
envenomed shafts would have been directed
The platform would have been so interviewer
into his identity, as to have made them H.
separabe, and would have given the Radicals
an advantage in the issues of 1872, of which
they will now be deprived. And whether
we succeed or fail in 1872, still the name OF
Clement L. Vallandigham will stand out
upon the page of history, inseparab|y linked
with the grandcst effort ever inaugur ated t
rescue an impcrilled country from the van.
dial hands that are, stone by stone. tearing
away the pillars which support our govern
mental ediice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

The Richmond Wig is about as great an
''impracticable" as we know. The editori-
ais in that journal indicate that it is entirely
opposed to what is called the ''new departure
being known under the name of Democratic
We suppose the Wing desires that the whole
Democratic party of the North should for
sake its organization, give up its distinctive
nomenclature, to consult such an idle within
Our able contemporary must either be trying
to perpetrate cruel joke, or is guilty of an
''impracticable" suggestion, hardly surpassed
by that Of Mr.. Toombs, himself,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

There is boy living at Wiliamsburgh,
N aged 16, wAo has mania for stabbiug
ladies' His first victim was his own mother,
whom he stabbed in the arm, as they met in
dark ball He only knew that it was fe-
aalc, not recognizing his mother. Several
years ago he vas seat to a Catholic School,
with ii view to preparing for the ministry
lie stabbed several girls there, and was dis
n.:ssed Iie has stabbed sonoc sixteen in all.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

JUDICIAL We are surely blessed in Au-
gusta county with good Judges, both in the
Circuit and County Courts. Litigants and
lawyers have such implicit confidence in the
judgment and fairness of Judges McLaugh-
lin and Hendren. that it is very rare, when
law points are involved, that jury is requlr-
ed. The awardment of the judges, in their
respective courts, seems to give general salts
faction This is great saving to the county
and common wealth, and is an example that
other counties might with profit initiate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29
The Wheat Crop.

The reports from the great wheat growing
sections Of the Northwest, taking them as a
whole, are not favorable. Especially is this
the case in Minnesota. sNe may take it as
almost certain fact that the general yield
throughout the wheat growing sections is be-
low the average.
In this State, ever since the war, We have
had large surplus on hand. That is, the
crop of one year has Tapped over into the
succeeding year, growing gradually less, how
over, each season, until now We may safely
assume that we have nothing to depend upon
but the present crop. 1t is generally con-
cedcd that, although the quality is unusually
good the yield this season, from the acreage
sown, will be far less than was expected. We
have heard but one opinion expressed by the
farmers OF Augusta county, aud that is, that
the crop will fall far below the estimate in
dulged four weeks ago. These facts consider
ed, we are forced to the conclusion that wheat
must bring relnunerativc price, if there is
not too great haste in rushing it into the
market. While we do not wish any one to
act upon our advice-for it may be errone-
ous-had we any considerable quantity to
sell, and could afford to hold it, VIC would do
SO, at least for while, believing that prices
will improve, and that before fall they will
range between 81 so and $500, for a good
article. We merely give this as our eoncu-
sioa, from close observation Of the presel.t
signc, and some little experience in marke.-
ing wheat in preceding years.
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iune-29
Iecklenburg IYerald for Sale.

mt ecklenburg Herald for Sale.
1N Owing to the state of my health, feel
it my duty to give up the publication of this pa
per, therefore offer for sale the press type and
good will of the same, on accommodating terms
This paper was esta blished on the 18th of Eovem-
Der, 1852, and has been in successful operation
ever since, except year or two during the war.
1t has paid me very handsomely during the last
two years
invite any one disposed to purchase to confer
with me either by letter or in person for further
particulars. l.. H. FlNCd.
June 29-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29
PYrH1AN TOURNAMENT AND CoRoNATIo

"A grand Tournament, under the auspi-
ces Of the Knights of Pythias Of Old Do.
minon and Southern Cross Brotherhood
Lodges, will come off at the Ag. FAN
Grounds, Richmond, on the 9th of July
1871. The coronation of the Queen of Love
and Beauty, will come off at the Richmond
Opera House. From the preparations made
we expect it will prove one.of the most en-.
PERTAINING and brilliant affairs Of the season
The object is to assist the Ladies' Memoir
al association in providing funds for the re-
moval of the Confederate dead from Get
tysburg and Arlington.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

OHIO PoLITICs.-T Radicals, of Ohio,
on the 21st, nominated Gen. E. 7. Noyes as
their candidate for Governor, giving him a
unanimous vote, the names of B. F. Wade
and Sam'l Galloway having been withdrawn
before ballot was taken. Wade was the
administration choice, but popular senti-
man, seemed to be so enthusiastic for Gen.
Moves ihat''-his name was Withdrawn, to
save him from rhamcful defeat. The nom
iuaticn is very disssstcepl in administration
circles at Washington.
The Democr attic candidate was also FEEDER
al General-Gcn McCook-one of the 1nost
accomplished gentleman, as we'll as popular
speakers in the Buckeye State. He is man
of fine appearance and genial manners, just
suited to a campaign such as he has been
designated to conduct The Democracy of
Ohio are in high spirits, and copfdant of sue
cess. They go into the canvass on the Va
landigham, or "ncw departure" platform.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

IMPORTANT LAND SALE,-Col. NJ. 6
Hartman has purchased Of Capt, J. W. Jor-
dan 500 acres Of land, running up to within
one hundred yards of tho Hotel at Rock=
brige Alum Springs. 1t is the purpose
of Col. H., at an early day, to erect large
Hotel on this property, as there are ON it
excellent alum and ealYbeate water.
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Location Of SchO0lhOuses in Riverheads-
District Augusta County.

DStfIcG Augusta COuuty. -
No L. Newport, north side, near Mt.
Hornun Church. End. Near Geo. j.. Glenn
mer's, Walkers Greek. Bird Between Capt
J j. Martins aud D. F. Clemmer's 4th.
Between Shemeriah Church and Summer
dean 9Th. Glcbe. 9Th. Near VIM Bosser-
mans. 9TH. AIidllebrook. 9Th Bethel
Church. 9Th. Christians Creek S. II. 10th.
Greenville. 18th. Grcenway 18th. South
Bottom. 18th. Midway. 18th. Near John
McClure's, Sr. 18th Near John Brownlee's,
Jr. Is Near Jas. II. Collisions.
CoLoRED
II. Berry's S.. H. 49, Middlebrook. r.
10. Greenyille 20. Midway.
The above points have been selected by
the Trustees Of Riyerlleads District as sites
for the permanent location of public school
houses No tax has yet been voted for build
ing houses, but any Of the above neighbor-
hoods desiring school, and having no suit
able house, if it build house, will have the
cost of the building refunded when the tax
has been raised Cor that purpose.
On application one Of the trustees will dcs-
iguatc tie precise spot ior each house. The
plitl OF VIE DuIiulH0. &C., III ust uc Supbit'CO
to the County Superintendent for approval
.hsssa a S TURIN. Clerk Of Board.
TIE TSASTiSI MEDAL.--Olr temporary
fellow citizen, as We are pleased to call Col
Santini, who is temporarily remaining in oul
city, has donated: a medal for the best essa,
in the Cvzcgian monthly issued by the
students Of Washington and Lee University
and of which, his son iseditor. The Licking
ton Guatuc,ha the following notice Of it.:
We were shown the medal awarded by Mr.
San.ini for the best essay in the s'Collegian'
during the late session It is Of gold, massive
and we'll wrought. inscribed on one side with
Washington and Lee University" incircliue
the motto-' Nomina t',maq'.e conjancti: 1875
1871 : and OF the diverse Santini Prize
Medal endowed 1871"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

s.THE CRY is STILL THEY CoME''- Our lis,
of subscribers is still rapidly increasing
The Ladies are lending their favors to the
Virgin,an. That is the best indication We
have had since we assumed editorial con.
troll of it, that we are pursuing the right
course. They never countenancc anything
wrong. We received three lady subscri.
bers in one day, during the present week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

We are glad to learn that the Augusta
Fire Company have determined to have big
Picnic Excursion on Tuesday the 4th of July
next. Tickets, which are limited in number
can be had from the committee of arrange.
ment, which consists of the following mem
hers j. NJ. Hardy Charles W. Stafford, T.
j. Crowder. Benz f. Fifer, Charles r. Greg
DRY and S. Travers Phillips.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

BREACH OF PaoMfsE CASE IL case that
excited more than ordinary interest, from the
fact that it was an unusual one in the prac-
tice Of our courts. came up in the Circuit
Court on Monday last. 1t was an action for
breach Of promise to marry The plaintiff
was Miss Susan j. Price, and the defendant,
James w Engleman. Damages to the
amount Of $4,000 were claimed 1t appear
ed that the parties had been engaged to be
married about twelve months, and the con-
templated marriage pretty we'll fixed N their
minds But :" the course OF true love never
did run smooth" for suddenly the intended
groom conceived the idea that the mutual
happiness of himself and afianced depended
on cruel severance Of the ties Of endear-
ment which had SO long bound them, the one
to the other, and gided their future with the
roseate hues reflected from food of blended
loves, eliminated at the hymenial altar, and
he said SO in letter. That cruel epistle was
no. satisfactory to the maiden fair" and SC
she said Personal interviews ensued. without
any better results. Finally the groom trans
ferred his heart and hand to another young
lady. This was too much for flesh and blood
to bear, for S
"Hell has no fury like woman scorned,"
and resort was had to the law to bind up the
wound thus inflicted.
The case was argued by Messrs Baldwin &
Cochran for the plaintiff and Fultz & Fults
for defendant, and damages awarded by the
jury to the amount of 500.
1t is not generally known that old unce
Jessie Grant is poet, but such is the fact
He is also on very intimate terms with Vic
toria Woodruff and Tenue ChaHin, the wo.
men brokers' Of New York, and the head O
woman's rights. A reporter Of the New
York Sun has recently interviewed the lat
ter, and succeeded in getting the following
album scroll, written during the last Presi
dental campaign, shortly after the nomlna
ton of Ulysses:
| Vic Tennie and Ute
| Wit, genius and beauty
AL three born in the Buckeye State
| With your marvellous ambition
You will ride to position,
| And vie with Ulysses the Great.
Ulysses the Tanner,
Whose's names on tie banner
| Vic, your names destined to be there
Here Vic kissed the old poet on his impe
rial forehead and the Muse, becoming jealous
took her everlasting flight. /
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

Gov. Haight, Of California has been re-
nominated by the Democratic Convention Of
that State for the position he now SO we'll
fills. The platform adopted endorses the
''new departure idea, and opposes subsidies
or land grants to railroads
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

The first State election iu order is in Ken
lucky on the first Monday in August, The
candidates for Governor are P. H. Leslie,
Democrat, apd Gen. John Il. Harlan, Radi-
cal An animated canvass is in progress
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29
Neac Advertisements.
CORONATION al the Richmond
~ OPERA EEOUSE!
on the evening of the
FIFTH OF JULY NEXT, THE
QUEEN OF LOVE AND BEAUTY

WILDE ROWNED,
and Prizes distributed to the successful Knights
in the Tournament Of the day preceding by the
gentlemen named below, who will accompany
each presentation with an address.
l3t Prize. Ad lress by General T. Johnson.
2! Prize. Address by Capt. George D. Wise.
g.! Prize. Address by VIM $. Gilnian, Esq.
9Th Prize. Address by J. Mco Darlington, Esq
A Coronation address will be delivered by his
Honor, Mayer Kelley, and AZ oraiion by Judge
Farrar.
The occasion will be highly interesting: every
thing that good taste and earnest effort do,
will be done to make 1t both brilliant and at
tractive. june 29-lt
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I arge Closing Out Sale!

On and after the LIST of June, will offer my
entire stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Ladies Underwear,
Hair Goods, White Goods, Dress Goods, Shoes,
ETC., etc, at
FIRST COST.
AS will remove to Baltimore, Nd, by the 1st
Of September, these goods will have to be sold,
and in ordor to do so, they must be sold cheap.
My stock is as complete any in the city. L
have on hand fine stock of Trimmed Hats. AL
So for sale, my entire
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
Among which is one fine Piano, fine Parlor
Furniture, fine French Mirrors, Bedroom Furni-
ture, etc., etc.
Purchasers will find it largely to their interest
to call and examine my goods and prices before
purchasing elsewhere. P. HELLER,
next door to Eiehelberger's Drug Store.
June SIT
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Degrees Conferred.

At the recent session of"W ashlngton and
Lee University" at Lexington, the following
Professional and Academic degrees were con-
ferred:
I. PROFESSIONAL DEGREES
CiuH Engineer.-Wm. J. Bennett, s. c.,
aud VIM. NJ Dunlap, Va
Bachelor Of Law.-A. Hunter Boyd, Gill
bert B. Gibson, Geo K. Macon VIM B. Me-
Chcsney, Samuel Mccormick, John V. Ryals,
and J Randolph Tucker, Jr of Va: Pey-
ton D. English, John Fletcher, John Green,
and Eugene G. Mcdonald, of Arkansas A.
Coray Houston, of W. Va: Richard NJ.
johnson, Of Ind: Stephen l.. Mestrezat, of
Penn. VIM. i. Prather and James Stubbs,
Of Texas, and James S. Vanmeter, of Ky.
H. ACADEMIC Degrees.
Bachelor Of fhHosophy.-Frank Roane,
of Va,
Bachelor Of Science.-Wm. N. Dunlap,
of Va
Bachelor Of .Ayts.-Edward p Clarke, Of
mo: Robert II. Fleming, Frank ". Lewis
VIM 7. McCutehen, Frank Roane and Dan
iel L. Wilson, of Va: ". w. Gay and Ma
rion Mathews, of Tenn.
Master Of Arts.-Talbot I. Bartletto, Of
La.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

In the New Hampshire Legislature the
Democrats have unseated Mr.. G.ze, repabli-
can, on account Of illegal votes counted for
him. Gage was elected by one majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

NEW BOOKS.
The life of a Vain Man,
Her Lord and Master,
Marquis and Merchant,
Viva,
Young Delverers,
Young America Abroad,
Marion lIarland's Cookery,
and other new books received by
HUNTER & CO.,
Booksellers, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

The Alexandria Gazette notices the frs
arrlva! OF pew wheat in that market-128
bushels--good quality, but badly cleaned,
which SOLD at 81 go The first offering last
year, of fair quality, brorght 81 SO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

General Lees waryhorse "Traveller,' j
dead, Lockjaw, produced by sticking mai
in his hoof, was the cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

THREATNING SIGNs.-The seventeen years
locusts have made their appearance in vari-
GUS portions of the country. IF we are to
have the locusts, the grasshoppers, negro suf-
1rage and Radical rule all at once, why not
add the seven year itch, and make the thing
compl t.? We could then determine wheth
err it was "better to bear the ills we have,
or fly to them we know not Of"