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FOURTH DAY.
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COLUMBIA, Nay -
III Convention vas in session from ter
- .ua o'c.oci: to-day.
=. Executive Committee reported ia
-, or Colonel Simons' resolution
do.. eng the Sterling Loan Debt, anc
v.4l... .lg persons not to purchase; als(
taa. ]. Committee Of Five be appointed tc
int, .,nce an early liquidation of the Fire
Loaa Securities, which WAS adopted.
The following Committee was appointed
70 prepare report on the condition O.
the State now and since the war, viz
NLessrs, Aldrich, Burt, Manning. Butler
and Porter
-.,Ir. Tres;ot moved to amend the reso-
luton and'report in reference to the Blue
Ridge Rail Road Bonds by requiring that
Porter & Conner SHALL give their legal
opinion at once, ana supported the motion
in speech, defending the course Of the
Directors and President Of the Road Mr.
Warley replied denouncing the same
Mr. E. j. Scott, Of Richland. offered a
resolution requesting the Governor to
require official bonds and security from
Kimpton, State Agent, which WIS adopt
ed.
Mr. C. Jones introduced the following
Whereas, by Act of 26th Aug. 1858, en-
titled au Act to authorize a State loan tN
pay the interest on the public debt, the
Governor is arthorized to borrow, On the
credit of the State, 9. sum not exceeding
one million dollars, or 50 much as may be
necessary to pay the interest on the pub
licdebt; and whereas it appears that in
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Protect. ,andeRroperty.!
G.. n. DAVIS

rs HERE with the Celebrated STAR
GALVANIZED LIGHTNING RODS,
with Improved Insulators. Ey g
a would respectfullyinyite the attention
ofthe Edgedeld public toafew facts de-
termining why the Star Galvanized
Lightning RoG is superior to any in use: Use:
ast. 1t isfnade from Magnetic IRON ore,
IS Heights square-grooyed, spiral twisted
and galvanized, and connected with pure
copper couplings renderihgit equal to n
Copper Rod, the whole stfrmounted with
Gold-plated Cluster Point of P,tre Cop
per, thus forming a continuous Rod from
the Point to the ground, 'ardsby9. {. combi'
nation of metals forming Galvanic Bat
terry in the Rod.
I'd. My Star Galvanized Rod is Dar-
ranted always to remain bright and clean,
and never eorrode or rust, thus present
ing neat ornamental appearance on the
building, WORTH more than its cost as a
matter Of orfianIent, to say nothing about
its sure protection against lightning.
May II, If 81
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The Chester Reporter.

E. C. McLURE, Esq.,-now its sole edi-
tor and proprietor-ha resumed the pub
lication of that formerly popular pa
per, the Chester Reporter. Its first num-
Der has reached us-large, finely gotten
up, full of excellent matter of all sorts,
and with Salutatory of rare honesty
and good sense. welcome the Rcpor-
ter again right heartily, and wish it well
unfai~ned1y
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State of South Carolina.
:, EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
George w. Green, Foreclosure


w..D. Bryan & Bro. Mortgage. ~
DY Orderof the Court in this case, I
ID will sell at Edgeield C. H, on the
first Monday in June next, The Mortgaged
premises containing One Hundred and
Seventy-two and one-fourth Acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of James P. Bry-
an, Mrs. h. Tillman, John Kenny and
others. j ti9
TERMS.-Costs and one-half the por-
chase money to be paid in Cash. Balance
on credit of twelve months with interest
from day of sale, to be secured by Bond ;
the Title Deed to be signed but notdeliv-
cred until payment is made, and if not
paid when due, the premises to be re-
sold for Cash.
Titles and; Stamps to be paid in Cash.
j. H. NICDEVITT,, S. e. G. +
May u Ate q
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Produce the Evidence.

INA" "Notice'' in the last Advertiser,
Il Mr.. M. Lebeschultz says that am
under contract with him for the year
1871. and cautions all persons against
giving me employment, DC: Lam under
40 Contract; but if Mr. Labeschultz can
pstablisll any any proof of Contract. be-
tween us, !I will !abideAby; tlieI ternassef
said EontrsSt> tbs time he claihmqs To
have I contracted f0r expires; ~ aaabgsr ,lD,i;,,
:. Mavs1B. Yli82riaAgJ h0lt ogaf l9i2tI
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Stray Cows

CTRAYED from my residence on the
y 9th inst, TWO cows a large
black Cow, marked, ut,nark. not recol-
locted; the 6thefa iyddhg black Cow, un-
marked, both horns have been broken
BE but pre- stiH 5or 6inches long: When
last seseH sAtH Cows Wete;heaf the: Village
Of Edgsfald. >f;mI @'as s;N"fftrs .3ilaIg
= A liberal reYsrd viii he paid for the
recovery OF said Cows. ,i,Iv, na,r,.,
q MAY II. noan Ad1 .ltuf na.Inss I2i
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--S--s<G>NS-e
ga Meeting of fLongstreets Corps"
The Columbia correspondent of the N.
Y. Herald,. in letter describing the
Introductory scenes of the Convention
says: "a majority of the delegates had
served in the Confederate army, and a
bystander said to me that it looked like
meeting of Longstreet's Corps.
And then goes on in the following
manner, which will be found particular
ly interesting to the people of Edgefeld: !:
During the preliminary proceedings it
was evident that the Convention was di-
vided into two parties, representing the
salt water element, from the lower or
Atlantic coast, called the rice eaters, and
the up country people, whoare supposed
to approve of the iKu 3Nux organization.
This section is called the crawtish region,
and its leaders in the Convention were
Major General M. w. Gary and Major
General NJ. G. Butler. The more mode
rate wing of the Convention had for its
leaders General James Chestnut, ex Lieu
tenant Governor w. D. Porter and Colo
mel Richard Lathers.
AllcI SOulo dlluolilS oP'AAhiS OOtnC0Ai
General Butler and Colonel T. Y. Sim
mons, of the Charleston Courier, Colonel
B. w. Ball, of Laurens county moved
that committee be appointed to report
officers of the Convention, and an amend
ment was offered to proceed to ballot
for officers, which!was adopted.
Gen. Chestnut, having declined the
nomination of Chairman, nominated w.
ID. Porter, of Charleston, for permanent
President. Gen. M. G. Butler then nomi-
mated General M. w. Gary for the same.
Gen. Gary, who is the only general officer
of the Confederacy who did not surren-
der at the close of the rebellion-by the
way, the General is Harvard graduate
of 1854, and fifls tho place in South Caro-
lima vacated by General Wade Hampton
spoke as follows: il
/ am here, not as an aspiranti for any
office within the gift of this Convention,
but as representative Of tire people OF
Edgeficld. Since the results Of the war
have been so disastrous to us must con-
fess that, whatever ambition l might
have had previous to that time, 1 have
none now. I am, therefore, unwilling
that by the use of my name the harmony
of this Convention should be disturbed.
I do think, at time like the present,
when we are oppressed, we should pre-
sent united front. We should have no
differences between us. Actuatcd by
these feelings must decline the nomina-
ton, (Applause.)
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OBITUARY.

. DIED, in this Village, on the evening
of the 9th inst, EMMA CHILES, young
est child Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. MINIS, ii
the third year of her age.
Winsome and fair, and oh how sweet,
With lisping tongue and busy feet;
Our little pet our cares beguiled,
But Heaven now claims our precious
child.
A few short days of anguish borne
So fierce, our hearts with grief were torn
Then came tender white-winged band
And bore her to the spirit land.
Our little prattling joyous one
Wears now pure immortal crown;
And angels fold their shining wings
And list in rapture as she sings.
The youngest of our minstrel ones,
Our EMMIE, lent her bird-like tones
In sweetest songs Of praises given Jrag
To Him who loves the babes in Heaven.
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Masonic Notice.

TINE next Regular Communication of
J. Concordia Lodge, No. so, A. f. NJ,
will be held on Saturday, the goth inst.
Tie Grand Senior Warden, Bro. q. w.
CARwfEE, will III a'Lecture on that eve
ming Exemplify the Signs, Degrees, &c.
A full attendance is expected. r.,r
By order of the Lodge.
- 'i' D. r. DURISoE, ,Sec'ry.
Mny O r IL 2l
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Sherif's Sale.
Johnston, Crews & Co.,

Johnston, Crews O. Co.,
VS. Execution.
Gomillion IL Toney. }
DY virtue. OF Writ of Execution to
D me directed, I will proceed to sell at
Edgefeld c. H., on the first Monday in
June next, the Defendant Gomillion's in
tcrest in the following property to wit:
ONE Tract OF LAND, belonging
to the Estate Of John Gomillion, de-
ceased, containing Six Hundred and
Thirty Acres, more or less, adjoining
lands of Carson Warren, Robert Kenny,
Jesse Gomillion and others.
Eas- Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps
extra.
JOHN Fl. NlcDEyITT, s.E.D.
NAV u Ate 21
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Sherif's Sale.
James A. Talbert, for
L. p. Harmon, III FL

-UdIIItS N IdIUCII, 1OI I
T. 2. Harmon, E;Fo
VS.
George C. Robertson, y
pY virtue of Writ of Fl Fa to me
I'D directed in the above stated case,
will proceed to sell at Edgetield GIL,
on the first Monday in June next, the
following Real Estate, levied upon as the
property OF the Defendant, to wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing
Thirteen Hundred and Fifty (135W Acres,
more or less, adjoining lands of9J. n
Tompllins, Estatefof John Briggs, Estate
OF JAS Tompkins, WI. Parks and others.
~" Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps
extra.
JOHN II. McDEvITT, S. &c.
May II, Ate 81
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BazaIeeI Chapter, IL. A. Nj.

HHE next Regular convocation of this
Il Chapter will be held in their Hall on
Friday evening, the 10th inst, att o'clock.
A full attendance of the Companions is
expected, etgt e., stG s,a.
By order of High Priest. ,;f,E,
T.J. TEAGUE, Sec'ry. =
May9 4l J2t Z! So 't 90
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Sheriff S Sale.
Sherif's Sale.

Lewis Jones,
VS. Execution.
Amanda N. Riddle, 49,
pY virtue Of an Execution to ME di-
D rectcd, i'll the above stated case, ]
will proceed to sell at Edgctield c. H.,
on the first Monday in June next, tho fol-
lowing property belonging to the Defend
ant, to wit:
ONE. TRACT OF, LAND, containing
One Hundred Acres, more or less, adj
joining lands Of w. W. Adams, w. II.
Ward, B. W. Harrison and others.
Jl1- Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps
extra.
'''' JOHN II. McDEvITT, SEC.
May II, 4te 81
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Sheriff s Sale.

Sheriff IS Sale.
Sophia Thapman, Adm'iX.,
Elizabeth Bledsoe, Wm. Blcdsoe.
pY virtue of Writ of Fl Fa to mo
ID dj"""ted, IN the above stated case, 1
will ,ceed to sell at Edgefield c. L.,
OH first Monday i'll, June next, the
TO owing Real Estate, levied upon as the
loporty of Lewis Blcdsoe, dec'd., to
wit: f. .mq
ONE, TRACT OF LAND, containing
Eighty One (S1) Acres, more or less, ad-
joining lands of D. c. Tonpllins, e. L..
Stevens and others. 3i"'' Z
Also, the interest in remainder of the
heirs at. law of Lewis Bledsoe, decd, i'll
the Homestead Tract assigned to the
widow as Homestead, containing Three
Hundred and Seventy-Five Acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of b. J. Stevens,
e. L. Stevens, Thos. Parllman and others.
Msa- Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps
extra.
JOHN II. McDEVITT, SEQ.
MAY II Ate Il
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5isherif's Sale.

E. B. stOddard a7oo', =; :, ;,e4..a
VIM. Y. Quarles.
IN pursuance of an Execution to mo
IL directed, in the above stated case, l
will sell at Liberty Hill, on Wednesday,
the 31st May inst, the following proper
ty belonging to said Defendant, to wit:
ONE IRON SAFE,
l'lONE SHOW CASE,
ONE BOOK CASE, s,ls. -
ONE WRITING DESK. -
Terms Cash, on day of Sale.
JOHN Fl. McDEVITT, SEC.
Nav 16 181l .2t. II
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FHE ADVERTISE |.
Edgefield, s. c., May 10, 1871.
The Work of the Tax-Payers' Con-
f.1& -. i-.a.fion


ventiOn.
Incur columns to-day will be found
all thedetails of the meeting, organiza-
ton deliberations and acts of the impor-
tant: Convention which sat in Columbia
last week. Since our readers can now
review the matter for themselves, we
shall have but littleto say on the subject.
We think the Convention has done good
by its deliberations. This, however, it
seems to us, is to beproved by the future
action of the Legislature. This Legisla-
ture is Radical, ignorant and venai, and
but little in the way Of reform is to pc
hoped from it. q .IGiI
The point, in this Convention, which
win most quickly xtrike our people, is
the assurance from Gov. Scott that the
collection of the Taxes for 1871 shall be
postponed from November next toiearly
in the spring Of 1872 Has Gov. Scott the
power to postpone this colection2 But
after all, who cares9 The postponement
is q certain thing. If the Gov. and the
Legislature do not postpone the collec-
tion, the people undoubtedly will.
And the Convention has also received
certain other assurances from Gov. Scott
-1iiore legitimately in his power to full
fll-which if fulfilled, must conduce
greatly to wise goverhmentand public
good. i.1s9eJ as'at .-iii2 -
AS to the examination Of the accounts
| of the State officialsiby the Committees
| appointed for that purpose, it amounts to
| nothing. Who does not feel sure that
| vouches will be produced by these. OFF,
cials to tally with each item of expendi-
tufes, no matter howwild, gross andim
probable that item may be. ii
Concerning theInew matter Of cumula-
tive voting, the Republicans are evident,
lily too willing and anxious to meet MS
half ;way-clearproof that the new sys-
tenn will, strengthen them as much as it
will us. The increased Democratic vote
in all the upper Districts at least-in the
next elections, would give us the increas-
ed power in the Legislature all the same.
The Convention has solemnly, and in a
manner eminently dignified and free
| from spirit of violence, recalled the
Legislature and Administration of the
State to q sense ofpublic honor and prob
ity. Let us hope and trust that its coun-
sells may be wisely needed.
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California Brandy.

70 GALS. PURE OLD CALIToR-
MA. BRANDY superior article, and
highly commended for M edicinal purpo-
ses.. .c, MARKERT g. CLISBY.
May II If 81
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Sheriff s Sale.
vs. Execution.

Winfield Scott. y
DY virtue of an Execution to me direct
I'D ed, in the above stated case, will
proceed to sell at Edgefield G. Fl, on the
first Monday in JuIe next, the following
property Of the Defendant, to wit:
j. ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing
One Hundred and Five Q05) Acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of J. "A. Lott,
Jackson Holmes, and others. Rc-sold at
the risk of the former purchaser.
Terms Cash. Titles and Stamps extra.
JOHN Fl. MCDEVITT, SEC.
Nav 10 4te 81
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Lemons Lemons |!

BOX FRESH LEMONS just re-
ceived. And Lemons will be kept con-
stantly on hand at sd
G. l.. PENN'S Drug Store.
May II If 21
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plundered under the forms OF law.
Our people are an agricultural people,
and do not mix great deal i'll politics.
Two thirds of them scarcely know The
difference between the Platforms of the
Democratic and Republican parties. But
when their taxes are doubled in twelve
months; when, from the low price OF
cotton, they are not remunerated for their
labor, and are unable to pay their exces-
sive taxes; and when they see, under the
present form of the tax law, the sale OF
their lands by its terms and provisions,
is equivalent to confiscation are you sur
prised to hear the complaint of brave
men. driven to despair, from the seaboard
to the mountains? When they turn their
ewes to the General Government for its
protecting egis, they are met by the as
surance in high places: You are plotting
treason, and do not deserve our sympa-
thy or protection. When we look to our
State Government, we are simply en-
deavoring to make terms with ignorant
and uneducated thieves and robbers.
We have assembled then to give warm
ing to the world thatwe will not be bound
By the future acts Of those who now mis-
rule us. I. do not know THAT any good
will come from these Resolutions. We
presented them simply to respond to the
suggestions OF the Attorney General, as
set forth in his recent letter, and also to
the sentiments which we understand
have been expressed by the Governor.
If they al are honest in their assertions,
these Resolutions SO, may become the OPEN
ing {, Of 4 better and happier future for u.s.
:" regret re- that i have been betrayed into
the taispSqssion Of these Resolutions. They
were hastily prepqFed; slRl And tfregtset eg7s that
q want of preparation on my Raft, mlqay
hsye done injustice to the Importance Of
the subject, - ~. - -
I have simply attempted to give. yoa q
few or the practicaliviews that influenced
the Committee In reporting thstn. y 2
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In our next we will examine the vari.
Gus plans of life insurance as managed
by mutual Companies, and hope to de
velop facts of much importance to all
concerned in life insurance.
3t EXAMINER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-06-14
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, June IS

OlNClNNATl, JUNO 10.
The examination of witnesses for the
defense commenced this A. NJ, In the
Mcclellan murder case ut Lebanon, Ohio.
A. p. Brewer gave his impression OF the
flash from the pistol shot, 10 which allu.
sion was made yesterday. Myers had
hold ol Garven's lapels; let go the right
hand; witness thought he then saw a
flash about waist high. A number Of
witnesses testified as to the condition Of
Meyers clothes after the murder. John
Lindlcy testified that the relation between
Meyers and Garven was very bad; heard
Garven make threats against Meyers. The
Court issued an order to-day for Sheehy
Jim McKehan and McGeyn, Jointly In.
dicted with Tom Mcclellan and McGar-
ven, to give testimony as witnesses will
be In Lebanon tomorrow. 1t Is believed
by many that the defence have abandon
ell the theory that Movers shot himself
and will endeavor to prove by the remain.
ing testimony that Carver killed Meyers
spence Bros & Co, among the sufferers
by the Covington fire, last evening, had
Sci, 100 insurance each in the North Ameri
can, New York, National, Boston, 81 25C
In the Kentucky, Of Covington and Clay,
of Newport. Weslfall Il Liebern, wert
insured for $4,000, divided between the
American Firemans' and Commercial.
Herman Overberg, a laborer, fell from
third story porch tonight, breaking bis
neck
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NEW YoRK, June 10.
ST. LOUIS.

Sr. Louis June l3.
A terrible accident occurred near
Johnstown, Bates county. Missouri, on
Sunday last. While Mr.. Battle, with his
wife, son and infant, were returning from
church in a two.horse wagon, the horses
became frightened and ran away. The
son, who was driving, was dragged nearly
a quarter of a mile, and killed, Mrs. Bat.
tie, It appears, jumped from the wagon
and was killed, and the infant died soon
after, and Mr.. Battle was thrown out and
crushed to death by the wagon.
A similar accident occurred near Lou.
isville, Lincoln county, Missouri, on las,
Sunday. David Stewart and his wife
while driving to church, were thrown
from their carriage, and Mrs. Stewart was
instantly killed, and Mr.. Stewart fatally
injured.
The Iowa and Minnesota excursion
party will arrive here early tomorrow
morning. A committee Of citizens LET
for st. Charles, Missouri, tonight, to NEE
and escort them 10 the city.
This has been the hottest day OF tn
season, the mercury working up to "a q
9P,M,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-06-14
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, June /!

CHICAGO, June ~,
In the General Convention oil the New
Jerusalem Church to-day, Rev. James
Reed was appointed Messenger to thC
British Conference. The officers for the
ensuing year, nominated yesterday, were
elected. Resolutions were adopted in
favor Of raising a fund Of fifty thousand
dollars for the permanent establishment ol
New Church publishing house. A rGso.
luton looking towards the abolition oil
the title oI Reverend as a prefix to the
names Of the New Church ministry was
lost The Convention adjourned.
There has been much excitement here
recently among the German population
relative to the proposed enforcement OF
the ordinance prohibiting the sale OF
liquor on Sunday. Last night the Com
mon Council, by vote of 1S to IA, re-
pealed the ordinance.
A short time ago Thomas Diagram and
wife, of this city, were divorced. This
morning he went to her residence To dis
cuss some pecuniary matters. A dispute
arose and Diagram struck her several
blows on the head with Q hammer, In
flicting injuries which will probably re.
suit fatally, He was arrested.
The planning mill and lumber yard Of
Fleming & Bro, at North McGregor,
Iowa, were burned last night, The loss
Is estimated at 100000.