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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

ivory being SO cheap and plentiful as
to be used for door posts, and of
skillful manufacturers of grass cloth,
~rivaling India. The people are near
ly white, and extremely handsome,
whom he supposes to be descendants
of the ancient Egyptians. He also
speaks of copper mines being worked
for ages at Katang, and docile and
friendly people. DIR. Livingstone
and Stanley explored the head of
Lake Tougunijika, and returned to
Ujji. where they lspent Christmas.
Stanley says he found Livingstone in
a very destitute condition. having
been robbed and deserted by his
men. He looks to be only fifty, and
is quite hearty. In March, 1872, he
began to organize an expedition to
explore a few doubtful points, which
he thinks will tako eighteen months,
when he will return 10 England.
Wednesday, July ~.
The New York papers denounce
the Stokes trial as a farce.
An unknown man threw himself on
the railroad track before the cars and
was torn to pieces.
A heightened youth of Cleveland
has eloped to Europe with a school
marm," having forged his fathers
check for a large amount.
The great race for the Saratoga Gun
takes place at Saratoga tomorrow.
Pools there stand 800 for Longfel-
low to $3.50 on Harry Basset; in
this city, s160 to s35.
Thursday, July 1a.
The HeraLd's Boston special saws
there is not the slightest doubt but
that Gen. Banks has determined to
abandon the administration and array
himself on the side of the Democracy
and Liberal Republicans.
The attendance at the C at
Saratoga was large, and the excite
ment over the LoDgfellow and Bas-
sett race intense. Bassett beat Long.
fellow a length in 3:59.
Rains have caused an overflow of
the Alabama river and tributaries.
tearing up the railroad track, destroy
ing cotton, corn and crops to the value
of two million dollars or more.
Caterpillers are extending their raw
ages, and the ball worm has also
appeared.
At Memphis there is much excite
ment over the report of the Grand
Jury of the Criminal Court against
William Mclean. State and County
Collector. charged with the defaIca-
ton of 100000. The Sheriff is look
ing for Mclean.
Blanton Duncan, in a letter sug-
gests holding a labor reform Conyen-
ton at Louisville on the Sd of Sept,
to which Horace FL. Day replies he
and his friends will do all they can to
prepare the way for a union with all
honest opponents of both Grant and
Greeley.
One week ago Thos. Rowland, of
H~enryville, Ind. was assaulted by his
nephew, Samuel Rowland, on
of an old grudge. Yesterday they
met and Thomas shot Samuel in the
abdomen. The latter emptied his re.
v%olyer, killing Thomas instantly. Sam
uel's wounds are fatal. Both parties
are well known and respected. The
affair has created great excitement.
The Democratic and Liberal Re-
publican State Committees met in
joint sessions at Springfield I'll. yester-
day, and nominated a full electoral
ticket, with ex-Goy. Bross as Repub-
lican and I'D Cayton as Democratic
electors at large.
The political campaign promises to
be warm, both parties already are
making appointments for great meet
ings IN parts of the Northwest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19
TIL PACIFIC STATES.

Our neighbors over in Nevada are
enthusiastic for Greeley. The Demo.
Gratis and many Liberal Republicans
are forming clubs and will certainly
carry the State for the Sage of Chap.
paqua" by a handsome majority. Cal
ifornia viii go the same way. Shall
Oregon, which has heretofore been
the most reliable Democratic State OF
the trio. be allowed to disgrace her
seif by giving a majority for the dog.
fancier, Hiram U. Grant? We GER
taiuly think that every Democrat in
the State would shrink from such a
consummatl on.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

WE predicted before the election
that the great hue and cry about
Mays stealing was utterly false, and
gotten up by the Democrats for po-
litical capital. Jacksonville Sentinel.
And yet the Oregonian says it has
no doubt of Mays guilt. Quite a
conflict Of Republican authority here.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

THE Democracy OF Oregon would
imprison Christ to carry an election
Jacksonville Sentinel.
No. sir! We would be content
with imprisoning the man who would
try to substitute Him, which the same
it is Holiday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

NORTH CAROLINA holds her State
ELECTION on the 1st of August. The
r. publicans carried it by 9,345 last
yea, but it is confidently believed
that the "Old North State" will
wheel il to line for Democracy at the
approachl.n.g election.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

Mr.. Bentl. v, a wealthy merchant
from Memphis Tennessee, who was
formerly a rank Grant man, offers to
bet SIC. 900 that no man can name
two Southern States that will go for
Grant.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

GRANT is said to have won largely
at the recent races at Long Branch in
which .Longfellow" beat "Rassett."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

Now that Sam. May is acquitted by
q "put up job" the O~regonian says
there is no doubt of his guilt, but
thinks hal his acts ought to be re-
garded with great charity and lenity
because it is natural for the poor fell
low to do such "leedls dingsI'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

The Salem Statesman complains
about the foul stencil in that city.
Let that papers readers change theif
politics, then.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

The Courier, of Lafayette, says
81. T. Hembree, Of Yamhill, wants
to bet that Greeley will be elected
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

Gov. Curtin will stump Pennsyl-
yania for Greeley.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-07-19

The Stokes jury could not agree,
and were discharged. 1t is said that
they stood seven for murder in the
first degree. and i've for acquittal,
A move will be made to day to have
Stokes hailed.
The Herald's letters from Stanley
gives q history of the meeting with
DR.. Livingstone. and letters on his
account OF his explorations. He says
that Chamberre is on the headwaters
of the Niles sources. The Doctor
tells Of two countries through which
the great river runs, and tells O
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
TAKING THE GOSPEL.
Opinion of the Astorney-General.
From the Christian Neighbor.l


From Information received in an interview,
May 6, with the aitorney-general of South
Carolina, Hon. D. b. Chamberlain, We feel
authorized to say TO the ministers that 80
doubtful Is the icense-tax law, In ils applica-
tion to the ministry, particularly the ilinerant,
that they may rest quiet until further timely
notice. We are persuaded that fuller ac-
qusIntance with the peculiar relations of min.
isers to their chsrges-relations which 1t was
hardly possible Tor The attorney-general sulll-
c,ently to have known In all their differ
ences and bearings-will make 1t consist
ent and clear that excepting, possibly, few
peculiar cases, the ministers OF the Gospel, as
such, do not come within the purvlew Of the
license-tax; and that II the Intention OF those
who framed and those who enacted the law
can be ascertained,lt will be found that the
imposing Of llcense-tax on the ministers OF
the Gospel was not in their thoughts, though
the wording is not as explicit as It should have
BEEN The multiplicity Of the public business,
and the obscurity In the wording of the law.
we would, on our own responsibility. mention
as an excuse for any opinion OF the attorney
general, previously expressed, as subject
Ing the ministers Of the Gospel, as such, to q
llCpnse-taX,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
JOTTINGS ABOUT TIE STATE.

Three orphan children from Camden have
been sent 10 the Palmetto Home 10 Columbia.
Antonio Mark, OF Laurens County, was
baied In Columbia, on Monday, In the sum OF
$40 900 for his appearance at The Circuit Coult
next session.
"A parry of Columbia Republicans have
begun the work of reform. The UniOns thinks
this movement will be successful tin freeing
the party from the thradom OF Ring polii-
About one hundred and seventy-fve Ali-
gustobians dlned at the Aiken Hotel ON Sum
day, and some twenty-five or thirty at the
Highland Park. Altogether 1t was lively
day In Aiken.
on Sunday, by Right Rev. 1. Perslco, bishop OF
Savannah, assisted by several reverend gen.
tlemen from Augusta and Charleston. Bishop
Persico delivered an able dedication sermon,
which was listened TO with attention BY all In
the large audience. -
-Mra. Darling, wife of Mr.. Darling, assist
ant assessor OF internal revenue, who was
seriously injured Friday, Is in q fair way Of re-
covery. The Injuries received were severe,
and Mrs. D. passed night OF much suffering
between Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Smiths
injuries were not so severe.
Captain R E. McManus, In charge of the
Aiken tram, met with an accident In Augusta
on Sunnay, which came near costing him his
life. He was engaged In an attempt Io couple
one of the coaches, and while brtwesn the
cars they were jammed together, catching
him between them. Fortunately, he was
th|nly constructed, or else he would have been
killed outright; as it was, he escaped With his
life, but badly bruised.
Deputy Uuited States Marshsls Mount
and Williams arrived In Colnmola on Monday
from Oconee County with Rev. John 8. Ezrll,
Baptist preacher. and J. j. Ezell, his son, who
had fled frem Sparlanburg TO escape arrest;
also, W. B. Ward and r. L. lebanon, from
Union County. These prisoners, arrested for
violatIoua Of the Ku-Klux act, we're arrested
on the Severn River, In 0conee County. They
Wers lodged In the county jail.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
THE DEFENCE OF FORT SUMTER.
Heroism ofstephen Elliott.

In communication addressed to the New
York Times, by General g. 7. Beauregard. we
find the following reference to the lamented
Stephen Elliott, of our State:
In the defence of Charleston, during the
summer OF 1863, 1t became absolutely neces.
sary 10 hold the north end OF Morris Island,
lat the risk of losing its garrison Of one thous.
and men, long after 1t had been pronounced
untpnable by It's commanding officers, who
were among the most gallant in our Service,
or that Of any other country; but by their zeal,
energy and courage, seconded by the Valor oi
their troops, that portion of the island was
held, from day to day, nearly TWO months,
against all the land and naval attacks of an
overpowering enemy, aud at the moment Of
final attack the garrison was safely withdrawn
with the lUss OF only few men,.
About this time July, 1857 I determined
to remove the artillery garrison from Fort
Sumter, whose guns had all been dismounted
or silenced except one, "a twenty-four pound
tr In one Ut the retired angles the command
lag officer and his principal subordinatps pro-
terrible artillery dre kept up night and day by
the enemy's land and naval batteries against
It's crumblng ruins. I concluded at once to
substitute an Infantry command for the gal
liant artillersts, whose services were absolute
ly required ior the inner harbor deiences,
Just being completed 10 supply the
place of Fort Sumter, then only fit
for defensive work in our hands, but
which would have become q most effective
offensive position In those Of the enemy.
therefore sent for an intelligent, brave young
officer belonging to the command of Pocotali-
90, near Savannah, Major Stephen Elliott, to
whom / exposed fully the situation, and told
him that The safety of Charleston depended on
our holding the ruins Of Fort SnmIe with
garrison not exceeding one hundred and fifty
Infantry and about the same number of labor
era. asked him to 60 there for few days 10
learn personally the exact condition OF affairs,
and then to give me his answer. His feai ures
lighted up, and his large blue-gray eyes flash.
ed at the idea of being put 10 command OF
such an Important post, and he said to me:
"General, have no need of going 10 the
fort TO know lis conuiLlon-yeu can Issue the
order 0t once If you will give me garrI-
son of resolute men," but declined to do so
until he had visited the place In person; he
went that night, (for no Communication could
be had with the fort In The daytlme,) and he
returned before daybreak to inform me that
he had seen enough to desire still that COM
mand; the order was accordingly given. and
he held those ruins against every attack for
twelve months, at1he end Of which time he
was put In command OF regiment and snbse-
auently Of brigade. At the mine explosion
al Petersburg. in July. 1864, he was desperats-
ly wounded through the body and finally died
at his ruined home In 1869. No country ever
loat more promising and gallant young
nffloor
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
PAVILION HOTEL.

W. T. Beerland, NJ D., Bush Creek, 8. c..
A.. N. Boor, W. F. Payne, North Carolina; W.
a. Kennedy, South Carolina; W. F. Rice. City;
TIM. Stokes, Branchville; A. Mob. Peoples,
Beaufort; N. Jacobs, Dixie, 8. c.; W. J. Lee,
Klngstree; Allison Smoot, Society Hill; 2.
Richardson, HardeevIlle; W. ]. Carter, South
Carolina; L. L. Rice, Barnwell, 8. c.; 8. A.
Torlay, South Carolina; ]. N. Johnston,
Georges Station; George N. Smith, Memphis
W. 8. Utsey, Georgetown; A. Johnson, New
York; W. B. Taylor, Captain E. L. Parker
South Carolina.
CHARLESTON.
Mrs. and Miss Morgan, Connecticut: J. g.
Ryan, Baltimore; G. F. Fagset, A. A. Brooks,
Savannah; J. H. Gould, Louisiana; Y. w.
smith, N. A. Smith, F. B. Hill and wife, H. G.
Smith, s. NJ. Hllback, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs..
Webb and chi d, G. E. Stocum and wife, Mrs..
A. Blndman, two children and nurse, Miss Z.
Foot, New York; D. B. Shaw, Florida; ]. G..
Thompson and wife, Beaufort; Miss Bol;es,
sister and child, Mrs. E. Bolles, J. DalIimple,
New Jersey; R. Holt and wife, Paris; J. N. w
Tarbox, Georgetown; VIM. G. Power. E. N
Griffin, J. W. williamson, G. b. Manson, South
Carolina; DR.. Hutson. j. G. DePrenloy, Aiken,
". 8. DePass. WIN. Wallace, Camden; George
Whitney, F. Whitney, Toronto; j. F. G. DuPre,
Abbevllle; Mrs. c. F. Cheverlck, Miss Chever'
lex, Massachusetts,; Fl. F. Brown. New York
Jno. Halle, 8. E. Halle, Jr., Mrs. A. Halle and
servant, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. II. h. Epplne
md daughter, Columbia; Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Holden and daughter, New York; Mrs. Tabor
Mrs. Bedford, Geo. >. Plantand wife, St. Lou
ia: Mrs. C. Locke and child, Illinois; Rev. J.
B. Campbell, Miss E. P. Campbell, james n
Hoyt and wife, Elton Hoyt, Ohio; NJ. NJ. King
man, Beaufort; Miss Pearson, D. G. Wilson
Beaufort; J. M. Ezell, FIorida; J. D. Taylor
South Carolina; w. F. Britain, New York.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
GRANT md THE GERMANS.
How the administration Acted During
the FruncO-G.rman War.
A Washington telegram of Saturday says:

A Washington telegram of Saturday says:
Senator Stevenson to-day presented his NIL
nority report on the sales OF arms. He says
that the statute regulating the matter has
been clearly violated. Ordnance stores were
sold whlcn were not in The possession OF the
government when the statute was thacteo,
being in tact manufactured for the purpose.
The arms were net damaged nor unsultaoie,
being in part the same o. those now 10 use oy
trooHs in the field. Officers have tesIiaeo
that hIgher prices were obtained than II tne
arms had been sold In the method prescribed
by the statute; but whether ihi, be true or
not. il cannot Justify paIpable infractlon OF
ihe law. The sales reduced the supply OF
breech.loaders in the government arsenas be-
low The point deemed by General Dyer essen
llaIly necessary. The order of the War De-
parlnent that ordnance stores shonld not be
suld 10 known agents of either bellIgerent
was yiolat Richardson's name was used as
blind In place of RrmiDgton's after The latter
was known 10 be French agent. 1t waI
matter of notorieTy that the arms were ship.
ppd to France. The order Of the Secretary of
War virtually declared that The United Suites
could NOT, as neutral agent, sell arms TO
either begerent, which does not accord with
The view now insisted on in the majority re-
port. The order was not obeyed, and the Off
GERS who failed In this particular deserve
more than ordinary censure.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
THE TURF.
Races In the West and North.

Races In the West and North.
LEXINGTON, May IA.
The first race was won by HUlywood-Lime
34l4 and 1894; the second race by P.antage-
net-time 2.44.
NASHVILLE, May Is.
In the first rice Doubleout was the winner.
Time l.5o and l475; In lhs second LIT race Elana
NEW YORK, May IL.
There were five trots at Fleetwood Park
yesterday. The first was won by Frank, In
three neats-best time 3.06; second won by
Belle Jones, In five heats-best time 2.543;
third won bv Go. L. Patchen. In four heals
best time 25S; fourth won by Starlight, In four
heats-best Time 2.43si fifth won by David, 10
two heajS-2 e.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
TIE FALLEN TREATY.

LONDON, May l3.
The London Journals this morning devote
much space In their editorial columns to re-
marks upon the explanations regarding the
Indirect claims and the position OF the Eug-
llsh Government, made In the House ot Lords
last night by Ear Granville, and In the Hnuse
OF Commons by Mr.. Gladstone. The Journals
approve OF the negotiations now proceeding,
but doubt concurrence In them by the United
States Senate.
WASHINGTON, May IA.
The committee on foreign relaions of the
Senate held meeting 10 day on The additional
article of the Treaty Ul Washington. They came
10 no conclusion. The committee meets again
tomorrow. The opinion of the SenaIe has
not yet developed itself, although the meas
ure as an administration proposition will, 1t Is
thought, be ratified.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15

Alderman Brown moved that as the noise
from the streets incommoded the Council al
their meeting, that the streets around the City
Hall, from the park gate In Broad street,
around in Meeting to Chalmers street, be laid
with the Ballard pavements as test.
Alderman Gage said he did not think 1t
advisable to tear up good pavement, while
so many other streets had no pavement at ALL
Alderman SWeegan spoke to the came et-
feet.
Alderman Smonds said he was opposed to
any street improvements as long as any body
with a charter from the State could have the
power of tearing up our streets without ask
ing the leave of Council.
Alderman Volgt moved to refer the matter
OF Ballard pavement to the committee on
streets. Carried.
A communication was read from General
| James simons and the Hon. N. P. O'Connor to
the effect that the rights assumed by the En-
terprise Railroad were Invasive OF the rights
of The charter of the city and Of the people.
| That the question was full of doubt, and they
knew not how the case would terminate, but
they would undertake the case for one thous-
and dollars each.
Alderman voigt moved that the offer Of
these gentlemen be accepted, and hoped the
Council would susaln him In testing ques-
ton where the rights of the corporation to
much greater amount were concerned.
Alderman Gage said the question was most
uncertain and the fault was not In the courts,
but iu the bigger power behind-the State
Legislature against which they had no
remedy.
Alderman O'Neill moved that the matter be
postponed for the present.
Alderman Sweegau ably seconded Mr.
voigt's motion.
Alderman Gage again expressed hls oplHion
that the city attorney was the proper person
to move for Lhe Council in this matter, and
that the action proposed would ignore him
entirely It must be very uncertain ques-
ton where lawyers would not take such big
case on the chance Of success. Alderman
Volgus motion was then put and carried.
On motion, Council then adjourned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
COTTON 4DULEERATION.
From the New York Bulletln.l

From the New York Bulletln.1
We learn from private and public sources
that serious complains are MADE in -lhe En-
glish manufacturing districts Of the adultrrd-
uon and false pachlng OF American cotton.
The evil IL Increasing to quite considerable
extent, and Is by no means limited 10 Isolated
cases, sucn as would warrant the favorable In
depreciation of accidental Invoicing or careless
handling. A letter from ''choked cotton
spinner" affords fair illustration Uf the evils
complained Of.
Last week bought cotton showing no
sand in sample; on arrival at the mlii the OUT
sides Of the bales were found equal 10 sample
and passed. TO my astonlshment, The loss In
first process was ii per cent, where II should
have been per Cent; and on Inquiry OF the
mixers lound that the interior Of The bales
had been so dusty and sandy that they could
with difficulty remain in the room whilst mix
ing. Cannot our Manchester Chamber OF Com
merce take the subject up, or sar the Liver
pool Association oil Cotton Brokers? The
delivery of cotton, I found half the bales in
similar state, but being wiser this time, sent
them back to Liverpool"
We direct pubic attention to this subject In
the earnest hope that 1t may lead TO prompt
correction of the evils complained OF. Our
leading brokers and the cotton associations
should investigate 1t, and take such action as
NAV teud 10 iaslen the responsibility for un-
fair dealing on the guilty parties. 1t takes
onfy few such cases of dishonest sampling
10 fix stigma on the general reputation OF
American merchants that is wholly uudeserv-
ed. Apart from all consdera lon OF tine NOR
ally of transactions Of this kind, 1t is to be OBJ
Eel we'd that uolhing can be more damaging in
pecuniary s-nse Tne sNd IN ssr
purchases they make deductions to cover all
risks of losses by aiulteralion, and in this way
Innocent dealers may be forced to suffer for
the guilty. Some years ago, similar com
plainls relative 10 the packing OF East India
cotton, which arose, however, from Ignorance
In handling and preparation, rather Than fIom
pr ice of The staple, and thus led 10 correc
tion of the practice. It. Is to be hoped that 10
this case 1t will be sufficient 10 direct the at.
tention Of the cotton interests to The subject
in order to secure prompt redress.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
ESPECIAL TRLHaRAM TO THE KEws.l

TsPEcIAL TRLKaRAM TO THE EEws.l
COLUMBIA, 8. c., May IA.
Thomas Kirkpatrick, The Canadian who
killed, In his cell In the penltentiary last win
ter, a colored man named Lewis Smith was
acquitted to-day, without the jnry leaving
their seats, on the ground of insanity. Smith
was smashed over the head and ILLS throat
was cut.
As to the finances, everybody In this state
might as we'll ray they are In cloud Parker
has gone to New York to effect a settlement
OF the financial agency. The hedge has been
already made on the Blue Ridge scrip. The
New York Injunction is probably too late, be-
cause the Blue Ridge scrip was issued In origl-
nal packages, and the Injunction was only had
when the Ring tried to print small bills and
alter the large scrip was on the market
There is a good deal of stir among.the coun.
ty politicians, and heavy demands will bs
made for the. influence they can give in the
coming campaign. SALuDA. ,