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DHsARMINQ FMB MILITIA.

A special telegram TO the Charleston
Gosrtr, dated Columbia March ;12,
says "Ths Governor sen. On last night.
Csptain KENnEpz, am: AID 1tv eoHest
all the guns belonging to the militia, to
be boxed and sent to him Immediately.
The Captain started this morning on his
mission"
This is the most effective way Of put
ting stop 20 the present d,ficulties.--
The armiDg of the negro, and refusing
to arm the white militia. was the ins
mediate cause Of the trouble, and .as
long as the arms are retained blythe
negroes, under any show Of Authority
from the State Government, these dis.
turbances will continue. . Let these
arms be promptly recalled throughout
the State, and much will have been
done to restore peace and quiet.
In this conne1ion, we have this to
say with reference to affairs at Sumter.
The mastering of negro militia through
our streets in time of peace and quiet,
is not only unnecessary aud entisely un-
called for, but is . cause Of constant
irritation, and is regarded BY many as a
standing menace. Whilst We advise
against Ku Kluzism as 6 remedy for
existing evils, we ask and demand that
that which e1cites aud tends to produce
it, shall be discontinued.
We propose to take time by the fore.
lock, and hence call the attention Of
Gov. SCOTT, and those in authority
concerned, seriously and calmly. to this
matter. A wise old maxim declares
that Gan ounce Of prevention is better
than a pound Of cure" In this case
We feel it to be strongly applicable
We bope there will be action ini the
r.,~;,oo =.
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THE FIGHT AT CARMEL HILL.

The Union Times contains the follow
ing account Of the fight at Carmel Hill
On Tuesday a courier came from
Chester, calling on the people Of Union
to go to the assistance Of the people ol
Chester Court House, to defeud that
place from a threatened attack from the
negroes. To this call number Of our
young men promptly responded, and
started from here late Tuesday evening.
Early on Wednesday morning, when
about mile from the Church, hearing
that the negroes h ID burnt that build.
ing, and, it was supposed, left for
Chester, five of our men were sent for
ward to find out the true condition of
affairs. While riding along the road
near The church, FIVE volleys Of musketry
we're suddenly fred upon them in rapid
succession, from belicd erees and boul--
ders ofrock. The white men retreated,
and the negroes made charge upon
them. The main body Of the white
Men then came up and returned the FIRE
of the negroes, when they broke and
run. Seven negroes we're killed aud
one taken to the Chester Jail. 1t was
miracle that not one of the white men
was killed. The first fire OF the negroes
was deliberately taken, not more than
forty yards from the FIVE white men,
but not ball touched one of them. Mr..
+. w. Waters was so severely wounded
above the knee that amrutation was
found necessary. No other injury to
the white men wss done, b1t they had
one horse killed and two badly wounded.
The above can be relied upon as the
truth, for we have it from responsible
parties who know all about il. The
white men from Union had no intention
or desire to attacl, the colored people,
but we're on their way, as they believed,
to protect the lives and property of the
citizens OF Chester Again has the
militia guns brought the negroes into
trouble, for without them, they would
not have arrayed themselves in hostility
to the white people, aud fred upon
white men passing along the public
road.
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TEE FORCE OF KxAMPLE

The frightfal results of evil assoeia-
tions ere never better illustrated than
in ambia on Tuesday night. It ap-
pears that the :-Hstehpaa discovered
some ~ore pitching carpets out of che
windows Of the committee rooms, in the
uppsrmoststory ofthe eapitei aud one
othet:paty Nth awagdn near a; hand,
preparing 70 take them away. Upon the
watchmau attempting to interfere, the
mar with the wagon threatened his life,
when Mr.. Heart, private secfstary to The
Governor, who happened to be, near by,
called assistance to hand, when Mr.
Singleton, a member Of the House,
grappled with the thief, and after a
hard struggle, secured him. The name
of the thief secured is Abram Ruf6n,
from Sumter, late an .attacbe Of the
General Assembly. = fhe parties throw
ing the carpets out Of the window suc-
ceeded in making their escape. Ruf6n
was lodged in the guard house. Poor
Ru&1f : He; in nimitating; his e1emplars,
his great fault in legislative eyes is that
be was caught. Let him put in a plea
of insanity-that his head was turned
by the public pIunderiog going oD
around him-or call for 90 inyestigs-
ting committee - Charlestoa Nesrs.
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THREE COMPANIES OF UNITED
STATES INFANTRY AND
A Squadron OF Cavalry for Chester.

The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Of Sunday, March 12, has the following !:
"The recent 'Ku Klux dcmonstra-
tions,' as they are termed. in Chester
and Yorkville, South Carolina, seem to
have frightened the guilty conscieuced
scalawags and carpet baggers into con-
vulsions. They are daily bowling for
more troops, and will not be satisfied
unless the whole Federal army is placed
at their deposal. Grant seems disposed
to give them all the assistance in his
power, aud the indications are that
large number of soldiers will be concen.
trated in the "rebellious" Districts
On yesterday morning three companies,
belonging to the eighteenth regiment
of United States infantry, arrived in
this city en- route for Chester, and left
for the latter place during the day.
A company of this regiment, one Of
those which has gone to Chester, was
stationed in Augusta during the cleo
ton, and gave no trouble whatever to
the citizens. We also learned on yes
terday that squadron Of cavalry was
under marching orders for Chester-the
United States officers who have been
there saying that infantry are OF very
little service"
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f. ART. 3. There shall be no interfer-
enoe with any honest, decent, we'll
behaved person, whether white or black
and We cordially invite all such to con-
tiuue ct their appropriate labor, and
they shall be protected therein by the
whole power Of this organization. But
we do intend at the intelligent, honest
sohae people (the tax payers) of this
county shaUrule 1t! We can no longer
put up with negro rule, black bayonets,
and q nisera5ly degraded and thievish
set of law makers (God save the mark
the scum Of the earth, the scrapings of
creation. We are pledged to stop it
we are determined to end it, even if We
are "forced by force, to use fcrce."
ART. 8. Our attention having been
called to the letter of one Rose, County
Treasurer Of York, aoe brand 1t as a lee =!
Our Lieutenant was ordered to arrest
him that he might be tried on alleged
charges Of incendiarism, (and if con-
victed he will be executed But there
were no shots fired at him and no money
sto1en-.hat is not in our line-the
Legislature of the State Of South Caro-
Ina have a monopoly in that line.
BY command Of the Chief.
Official:
K. K. K, a. A. G..
lKorkvtUe Enquirer.
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power Which is held, they are so lost in
the crowd of notables, that the pea nut
merchant on the corner only regards
them in accordance with the size of
their purchases. These gents will low
er their voices and moderate their
demands when they "learu the ropes" !"
which will be taught them very soon. 80.
Horace Greely. the profound, is here
in disguise. He has been masquerading
in suit of black "store clothes" and
looks quite respectable, so much 80 that
scarcely any of his most intimate friends
recognize him. 1t is said that Carn-
cross & Dixey, proprietors of the New
Museum, at Philadelphia, offered Horace
$1,000 for his old clothes-white hat,
white coat and boots, but he declined,
saying "he did not wish to lose his
identity, by Cd |"
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COM NJ ERCIAL.

SUMTER MARKEsE kARCR IL.
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Cotton still rulss duli. Ei,h further decline
Sales past week have ruled frsn TO l2I &C.
eoraing to grade. Sales 60 bales, market close,
doll. q > ~~,.r.
BAcoN-sids', 1ss@ls; shouldsr', ,l@lss
Hams, IS. {. 80,
LARD-ae@asc.
FL0UR-Per bsl. 47@$12.
coFFEE-Lsguayra, 5000; Java, 4e@os;
Rio, 5o@25.
sGaAR~Bloro. 1ssol4c, ls@ls; a., /,
600 Crashed, l7@ls.
BAGGIE9-asD373. :,
IR0N-TIES-s@io.
h0PE-l0@i5.
BATEsvIEEE sHrRTTNas-Psr bale Gle.
YARN BY THE BALE-$i.4oc. Per bunch.
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SUMMERS DEcAPrrArIoN.

At last the BOBBY meets fall
Stricken down 10 his OWN household
Deeapitated BY the murderous hands Of
ofhis own brethren Alas, poor Charles !
Thou art no. almighty-even in the
high eorrts of Radicalism! Tie wise
man, whose maxims Of wisdom, in thine
imitation, thou didst disregard, tells Us
that pride goes before q fall. How signal
the verifcation ! With the fallen South
beneath thy feet, thine arm raised
de6antly against Old England, and
stretched threateuiugly over the head
of "our Ulysses" verify didss sbou think
there gathered about thy head the
mouarch's erown! Alas! Alas! Poor
Charles i Brooks caBs dealt no saeh
blow as this
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NEGRO Kg KIUx.

The Augusta CiroRiele 1 .Ssssise' 10
forms Us Of 4 "real, lives ysrisable negrs
Ku Kluziug affair, y at -Saudsssviiie,
Geo., Jas. week. A hand Of ave negroes
ID disguise made 1 dessnt on the pseni,.
sea Of Nj. WM T. RlDDLE, who had %
his employ eiussru who uas, is.sppsass,
adjudged guilty ofshe crime ofbigaaY
BY his sable brsthrsa, snd for this shey
sought 70 Ka Klsk hin. This they
did vsrylsunuarily apd vsEy Issgessly,
By lashisg him 4inossto aesth. 5ar ar
The negro issa inisstiss sess, gssd
should shs orgahisasis6 ssOoslsss u iss
operations, ,ve ny sxIsst n hssf q
ssgrus Ka Klsx safeak koa Gle ssass.
ce4 ss9fr---z-ei-sess-se ff-s-,sss asi5s
Ser 0es. DsLznx 0f Gieel ,Aas
rsssatly sppoiiS lsa 1sshsis Jssss.
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ANOTHE3R PLUM.

-
{ SJa9 beees ,ths hour of adjourn
aenspn Eassds9sight, 7th inst, when,
seeos&ug to The correspondents of the
Charleston papers, 8 glorious state oi
uproar and revelry, dram drinking, song.
5 singing, &C., prevailed, the House pas,
sed a resolution, or the motion Of WHIP
PER, giving one thousand dollars. to
the speaker as extra compensation for
|! services during tie session. The cour.
ser''s correspondent in paicilg thii, says
.Aud- I may be permitted to add that il
q man everedeserved extra compensa,
ton, speaker sMoszs> deserves it for
keeping that unruly crowd in order"
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= PAVILION : HOTEL.

r6ia old house n.intsjns Itself amid
the hotel competition of Charleston, and
continues to be the popular resort Of a
large aprber. Of, those who constantly,
periodically or oec;asionlly visit the city,
from all parts of the cOdutry-NOrth,
East, South and West The accom-
plished proprietress, Mrs. H. L. BUT-
TEaziEtO, continues to enjoy the
valuable assistance Of our old friend
RoBERr HAMILTON, apd is also now
assisted byMr. CHAs. r: KINLocH.
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ready to obey his orders, andhass the
outlaws arrested, but, We suppose for
prudential reasons, he declined to inte /.
pose his official authority in any way.
This whole difficulty it seems arose
from the misguided conduct Of the
negroes, Influenced TO doubt by their
wicked leaders and counselors; and but
for the forbearance of the white men of
the district, there might have ensued
violence and bloodsehd.
1t is understood that Scott, last night.
telegraphed to Chester to arrest the Ku,
Klux No K. K. were about, so far as
we know. He would have done his
duty had he ordered his black outlaws,
who had been making day and night
hideous with their yells, threats and
curses, to be dispersed and made to re-
turn to their homes aud the corn fields.
We have no apology to make for the
depredations of disguised men at the
midnight.hour, nor do We sanction
deeds of violence in any respect; but
what are We to dc for our own protection
whilst surrounded by halfsavages, with
arms in their hands, furnished BY the
State authorities, and encouraged to
deeds of violence by the Legislature,
composed chiefly of their own color, and
white men who are viler than them
selves?
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GOV. SCOTT CONSULTING WITE
THE LEADING CITIZENS.


The Charleston Ne~s correspondent
and the Columbia Caios, Of Monday
last, inform Us that Gog. SoorT has
seat invitations to some Of the mesa
prOminsal| Citizens Of the stats, saioss
who have heretofore been identified
with public affairs, 70. ness hin n
Columbis 10 consultation 10 regard 10
existing difficulties. This, We do not
hesitate to say. is another step in the
right dircatioa. ~..
Later papers inform rs that this
meeting for consultation was to have
been held yesterday. We trust that
good sill come Of it.
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MONUMENTAL SUPPER.

A SUPPER IN AID OF TIE LADIES
:MoaUMENTAL ASSOCIATION. WILL BE
GIVEN ON MONDAY NIGHT, 9th OF
MARCH.
= Contributions are earnestly solicited, and the
Ladies in the surrounding conntry arc par,icu
larly requested to send Poultry, Eggs, &c., which
may DO left with any ofthe L4aicss who take
charge Of tables, OF with the President.
o. II. MOSES,
President L. M. A.
r RICHARD D. Lee, Secretary.
March IS. q
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at a'fanShs Hts, orss5 hoae :vitks6s
their mSneyS a5d in 5he mindsof t6ese
legislatSts, it vmbe isadilyrndsrstsod,
there does not DWELL tie kihaliest fssl-
iugs te3ards tbs EzeeptiySs The host
amusing part offie whole transaction is
the reported fact that the Governor iu-
tended and expected the Bill to pass
over his veto; and that the Senate, in
that respect, disappeintedhim.'.; : (!
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me state 81 South Carolina.
's'''1 SUMTER COUNTY.

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AN ORDINANCE

7oprerent .he nautia,tiny of SAade Trees
mtAa tie Toen of .Sumter.
Be it Ordained BY the In,endanr and Warden.
Of the Town cf Sumter, in Council assembled
That any person or persons, who shall cut or
in any way injure any of the Shade Trees within
the corporate limits of Sumter, shall be liable tc
arrest and fine Of not less than Eve dollars.
Ratified in Council assembled, this goth o
February, A. D. 1871, rndeT the hand Of the
Intendant and the Seal Of the Corporation.
J. II. EBERHART,
IntenGant Protein.
j. s. HUeRsoz, Clerk and Treasurer.
March g. ct
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MASONIC.

v1.HE REGULAR MONTHLY coMMUNIcA
TION OF CLAREMONT LODGE, No "a
A.. p. n. will be held on Thursday evening
March So, 1870, at o'clock.
By order Of
q. c. wfL.fs. sserstaryf - : - = -
March 8, 1871.
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CITIZEN.
A SENSIBLE VIEW

The writer OF this article, held an iu-
terview with Senator Wimbush, who
represents Chester County 10 the Legis
lature, the day after the first report of
the troubles reached Columbia. The
latter expressed the opinion very freely
that the troubles were caused doubtless
by the rashness of the extreme men Of
both sides, and was, moreover, of the
opinion that upon his return home he
could do much towards bringing about
peace, so far as his own party was con-
cerned. Should he succeed in doing
this, he will have discharged an import
ant duty entrusted to him BY the people,
and meet the hearty approval Of oil
law abiding citizens of the State.
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sKU KLUXD MANIFESTO.

Below we publish a document which
we received through the post Office on
Monday last, it having becn dropped
into the letter boz the previous night,
as we are informed By the post master.
AS to whether er not the paper is
genuine, and e,ranstes from the myste-
rious "Ku Klux Klau," We have no
means Of knowing, as the. handwriting
is evidently disguised. Although it is
our rule to decline the publication of
all anony nous communications, We have
decided to waive :h9 rule iu this ia
stance, aud priut the document for
what it is worth. Her I is in full. !.
EXTRACT OF MINUTES. -
J.. Whereas, there are malicious and
evil disposed persons who cudeavor TO
perpetrais their malice, serve notices,
and make threats nnder the cover Of
cur august name. now we warn aIl sash
perscns, and all such bogni organisa.
tioas, that We win not a.!oR pf asy
interference. Snaaa * se's'.''
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Notice

rs hereby given 10 all sub.Asents Of the Land
i Couuission, TINT, from and eites The lst day
Of March, 1871, they vill report I'll their proceed
ings 10 Hon. ?. L. cARD030, Secretary Of the
Advisory Beard.
ROBT. O. DaLARGE, I. C. 8. s. c.
Columbia, Feb. 2S, 1871. mhl52 Il.
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THE KU-KLUx A SPECIALITY IN
CONGRESS.

premises.
The Republican journal., 1871-01-26
REMEDY FOR HOLLOW HORN.

Take one pound Of bttersweet root, one and
one-third pounds of tobacco; boil in chamber lye
add one pound of lard; simmer down to Il salve.
Shave the hair Off between the horns; apply to the
head, rubbed on well; put two thickness of wooden
cloth from horn to horn; tie ON with string.
have used this kind of saiye occasionally, over
forty years, for hollow horn. Have cured catt lie
that had not been able to get up in four days; also
garget in cows udders chapped teats, or any kind
of sores. Apply little to horses ears. and the
flies will be very careful not to trouble them.
Is. II. NJ.
| have never known the following to fail even in
the worst of cases My plan is to fsten the animal
to stable, or where it can be held, and take a
middling-sized gimlet and bore through both horns
on the under side about two inches from the head,
into the hollow. Animals will never he obliged to
have their horns bored but once unless they get
stopped up, when they should he bored out again,
and they will never be troubled with the hollow
horn unless the holes get stopped. Farmer.
Take strong spirits OF camphor, pour it in the
hollow on the top of the head. II not very bad,
that Will cure it, If that don't start it, take ginl-
let and bore the horn about three inches from the
head, and pat about half q tcaspoon1ul of camphor
gum in each horn. If that don't warm up tho
horns i'll two hours. you need not try anything else
Make some wooden plugs and put in the holes
when you get the gum in. | have cured very bad
cases so that in two days they were as well "a
ever. The better way however. is to apply the
remedy ON the first symptoms; then 4 little on the
head will start it. Rural New Yorker
The Republican journal., 1871-01-26
CLEANING A SHOT GUN.

y writer in a recent Rural New Yorker, answer
ing some one who asked ''how to clean a shot gun -
respondeded; advising the use of ''hot water-very
hot water," &c. Now, must take issue with that
writer, and discounenance the use Of hot water in
cleaning the barrels of shot gun. The barrels
specially of the finer brands of guns are very thin
Tor almost one-thrl of their length, and hot water
heats them readily. almost as hot as fire would. A
gun is finely tempered" by the manufacturer, and
this sudden heating and cooling will, with almost
per-" and by persistent use of hot and cold water,
the temper will be efectually and fatally injured.
True, it is very rapid and convenient way of
cleaning gun; but positive injury will result from
it. Nothing but clear, cool water should be used
with little sitled anvil dust, if it is rusty. Tow is
the best to clean WITH and when cleaned, dry the
barrels inside by frequent change of tow wads and
hard rubbing. Use tallOW to grease inside and out
nothing else is good WooDMAN.
stanford, Ky.
The Republican journal., 1871-01-26
TO CURE SCRATCHES.

Somebody wants to know how to cure the
scratches on his horse. will give remedy l have
used for years with universal success: Take two
pounds of Glauber's salts one pound Of sulphur,
and one-quarter pound of satpeter; pulverize all
finely together and give one heapng tablespoonful
once a day, thrown on the feed.
Now for the feet. Take one pint of meats foot
oil, and one-fourth pound of fine cut chewing
tobacco, and simmer them tbgether Strain out the
tobacco and bottle for use. Take CASTLE soap and
warm water, and wash the parts affected clean and
dry thoroughly before applying the oil. If the
ankles are much sore it would be we'll to put cloths
ON them to keep the air from them while they are
driving; when dry, anoint them well with the oil
apply the oil again. II thoroughly applied, it will
effect a permanent cure. Keep the feet clean, and
scratches will not be likely to return. Rural New
Yorker.
The Republican journal., 1871-01-26
CURING MEAT.

The Germantown Telegraph says: :" To one
gallon of water add and a-half pounds of salt,
half a pound of sugar, half an ounce OF satpeter,
halt an ounce of potash In this ratio the pickle
to be increased to any quantity desired. Let these
be boiled together until all the dirt from the sugar
rises to the top and is SKINNED off. Then throw it
into tub to cool, and when cold pour ii over your
beef or pork, to remain the usual time, say four or
five weeks. The meat must be well covered with
pickle, and should not be put down for at least
two days after killing, during which time it should
be Slightly sprinked with powdered saltpetre,
which removes all the surface blood, etc, leaving
the meat fresh and clean. Some omit boiling the
pickle, and find it to answer well; though the
operation of boiling purites the pickle by throwing
off the dirt always to be found in salt and sugar.
If this recipe is properly tried it will never be
abandoned. There is none that surpass it, if so
good