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reinforcements and powerful allies and
nothing could be more unwise than to
impair these chances by over-hasty ac-
ton. We have full faith in the firmness,
wisdom, and foresight of the Democratic
National Committee, and counsel Demo-
Gratis to forbear all signs of impatience,
when the drift of events and the current
Of public sentiment are operating so
strongly in our favor. While we have
no wish to influence, much less to die
tate to, the National Committe, we are
prepared % support them in postponing
their call for 8. National Convention for
some time yat. We believe the party
may safely trust the whole matter to
their enlightened discretion"
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The Democratic Party and the next
Presidency.

The New York World, the leading or
gan of the Democratic party in the
United States, comes out strongly in
favor-not of the so-called passive policy
but of reticence and non-action at
present; and assigns various substantial
reasons in its support: lst, that it will
better enable the Democracy to foster
the growing dissensions in the Repub-
lican ranks, and I'd, to take advantage OF
the change of sentiment which is mani
testing itself in its own ranks.
I. The Democracy is equally sure OF
its own three millions of votes, whether
its National Convention is held in May
or.July, whilst inactivity at present will
develop more fully, the war of rival fac
tions in the enemy's camp, whom the
presence of the common foe would serve
to re-unite. Every days delay helps to
weaken and disintegrate the Republican
party. The opposition to Grant which
was set on foot by Schurz, has gained
new strength by the adhesion of Sumner
and Trumbull, and other leaders, and
every day it manifests more defiant at
titude. The Democratic party on the
contrary, is growing stronger by mac
ton.
II. Another reason against present
action is found in growing change in
the sentiment of the Democratic party
itself-in growing disposition to drop
dead issues, and to cooperate in liberal
movement to secure reform. The pro-
gress of this sentiment might yet induce
the party to adopt the expedient of put
ting some liberal Republican at the head
of its ticket for the Presidency. But
whether it is to unite with others, or to
organize strict party ticket, there is
every good reason for, and none against
delay.
Says the World:
''Do we then favor the so called passive
policy? Not at all we oppose It now,
US we have opposed it always. When
the proper time comes, the Democratic
will take a very active and
a very aggressive part in the ensuing
Presidential election. It will hold its
National Convention, as usual. 1t will
nominate its ticket in the regular form.
BY means of the National Convention it
will hold the party together as united
and come into the contest
All unbroken, disciplined host. The
Democratic party will be kept equally
well in hand whether it gives battle
early or late. AS the prospect now looks,
we may 60 into tho contest with strong
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SALE.

IHNHE United States of America
South Carolina District-Fourth
Circuit.-The United States vs.. John
Fraser g. Co., James -Robb and G.. r..
LoWndes, Trustees.-In Equity. Same
vs. Same-Snpplemental Bill.
Pursuant to the order of the Circuit
Court of the United States made in the
above stated cases, the undersigned will
sell at Public Auction, in the City of
Charleston, at the East End of Broad
Street, on the SECOND MONDAY,
Eight Day of April next, commencing
at 10 O'Clock A.. M. .... -
All the REAL ESTATE set forth and
described in the Mortgage of 9th Feb
ruary, 1868, made by r. D. Wagner and
w. L. Trenholm to the undersigned as
Trustees on the following terms. One
third cash: balance in one and two
years, secured by bond bearing interest,
with mortgage Of Property and assign
ment OF policy of insurance-purehasers
to pay for papers and Revenue stamps.
Amongst the above is the following
in Abbeville County.
House and lot in COKESBURY, ad-
joining Eason's, Hodges and Confer
ence School, containing 81 acres, II
poles March 13, 1872, 474t
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THE CoURTHoUsE.-A friend in town
has received letter from gentleman
in the country whose opinion is entitled
to some consideration, suggesting, that
instead of tearing down the walls of the
old building, they be strengthened by
the erection of huttresses, which would
give all needed support, at the same
time that they would be quite ornamen-
tai. This would involve great saving
of expense, and would seem to be all
sufficient. The idea is a good one.
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MODEL FARM.-During his absence
from the Village last week the Junior
had OCCASION to notice many farms that
gave evidence of thrift and prosperity,
but none more so than that of Mr..
Alonzo Bowman. The fences and gates
were all in good repair; the land clean
and we'll drained, while the new dwell
ing and outhouses exhibited care and
good taste. Mr.. Bowman is strong
advocate of the Savannah Valley Rail-
road, and will subscribe half his estate
to the building of the road. If all the
planters along the route would do the
same, the road would be built.
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SpRINa-LIKE.-During the past week
we have had high winds and heavy
rains, and inclement weather generally
but at last the sun begins to show his
face occasionally, and to give promise OF
more genial weather. The winter has
been.one of unusal severity, throughout
the continent, and we may hope that ii
will be followed with fruitful seasons
The backward spring, at least, we think,
will ensure good fruit year.
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AUCTION SALE.-By reference to the
advertisement in another column, it will
be seen that in pursuance of an order of
the United States Circuit Court, there
will be sold at public auction in Charles
ton. on the second Monday of April next,
among other property, the following
property in Abbeville: A house and lot
in Cokesbury, adjoining the Conference
School, containing five and half acres.
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tI- The Chronicle e. Sentinel, in no
ticing the recent arrival of Vice-Presi-
ident Tyler, of the South Carolina Rail
road, In Augusta, says that it is now the
settled policy of this company to apply
all surplus funds to the improvement OF
the road and make first-class line OF
travel that seventy miles of track have
received the fish-bar connection, and
that the mainder of the road will receive
it as soon as possible. ....
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ARMSTRONG, GATOR & Cove d.
rect attention to the advertisement of
these well-know dealers in ribbons; mil
linery and embroidery, white and straw
goods, Of Baltimore. They are the lar
gest importers, Manufacturers and job
bers, in their line, in the South, and
keep choice stock, which they sell low.
We commend them to the patronage of
our friends.
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THE CELEBRATED TIcHBoRNE CASE,
which has 80 long occupied the columns
of the English papers, has been brought
to sudden termination the jury hav'
ing intimated that they had heard evil
dence enough. The claimant assumed
to be the heir Of the estate who was re.
ported to be lost many years ago in q
voyage to Australia, but was clearly
proved to be an imposter, He has been
arrested for perjury and in default OF
100000 bail has been lodged in New
gate Jail. ~
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NORTHERN BoUND.-Mr. Leonard w.
White of the firm of White Brothers,
and Mr.. VIM. r. White, Of White,
Hill & Cunningham left for the North.
ern markets on yesterday, for the pur-
pose of laying in their Spring Stock.
Col. Miller, of the firm of Miller & Rob-
ertson leaves in a few days, and others
will soon follow. Major Wardlaw Of the
firm of Wardlaw & Edwards went on
more than a week ago,
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New Advertisements.

We direct attention tothef following
new advertisements
Bed Bug Killer-Parker & Lee.
See notice of the Baltimore Business
College.
Millinery and Straw Goods-Arm-
s9rong, Gator & Co.
Corn! Corn!-Barnwell & Co.
Notice-Wm. H. Parker, Secretary.
Perfumeries, Toilet So: 3, Ac-W. T.
Penney.
Auction Sale-Lowndes & Grimball,
Auotioneers.
Sheriff's Sale.
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CoRRECIoN.-In one of our notices OF
the Indictment of the State vs. John
McCord, for assault with intent to kill,
the name was inadvertently published,
"John R. MeCord." Mr.. John r. Nc
Cord lisa peaceable and quiet citizen, and
it was not our intention to drag him into
the court of sessions. We take pleasure
in correcting the error.
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REMoyAL.-Our townsman, DR.. ]. NJ.
Richmond, on yesterday, in pursuance
of previously announced intention,
left US to join his family at Greenwood,
on their way to the flourishing city of
st. Joseph's, where they contemplate
making their permanent home. The
best wishes of many warm friends at
tend them on their journey.
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The VALUATION BILL for making
good all the illegal issues of State bonds
seems to be as fraudulent in design, as
it will be powerless in operation. No
Legislature has power to bind succeed
ing Legislature. AS the Courier re-
marks:
"The bill will not prevent the repudi-
ations of the bonds, or induce capitalists
to invest single dollar in the spurious
bonds which have been issued iii disre-
gard of the rights and interests of the
people, Of law and Of honesty"
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WEHsTER's DIcT1oNARY.-We have
received from Messrs. Lee & Parker, q
pamphlet by G. & G. Merriam, the pub
fishers of Webster's Unabridged Die.
tionary, showing conclusively, we think,
that the work is not amenable to Gen.
sure on account of its political defini-
nitions-in fact that it is entirely unex.
ceptionable on this ground-whilst its
pre-eminent merits in other respects IL
generally conceded.
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p9r DR.. Neagle, the purchaser Of the
stock of the old bridge company, has
completed the necessary arrangements
for the erection of a new bridge over the
Congaree. at Columbia, to take the place
of the old structure destroyed during the
war. 1t will be PRINCIPALLY of iron, $40
feet long, and costing about $40, 1000.
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PERFUMES. Mr.. w. T.. Penney is
opening large and choice assortment
of the best perfumes, soaps, combs,
brushes and other toilet articles at the
Emporium of Fashion, which he is sell
ing. low. Our friends would do well to
give him call. He is liberal gentle
man, and may be relied on. Call early
early and get supplied.
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THE SOUTH CARoLINIAN makes Its
appearance in q new and handsome dress.
Mr.. Thos. J. LaAIotte has become asso-
ciated with Col. THONGS in the proprie-
torship of the paper, and under their
joint management increased efficiency
will be given to all departments of the
paper. 1t is an able and independent
journal, and we wish 1t the largest meas
ure of success.
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B@e We regretto announce that our
esteemed townsman, DR.. J. w. Marshall
was suddenly attacked on Thursday
last by a fit Of sickness, produced by
nervous prostration, resulting from too
close application to business. We are
glad to learn that he is now much better.
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THE New HAMPsHIREELEcr
election for State officers takes place in
New Hampshire on the 18th instant
It will be the first gun in the Presiden-
tial campaign Of 1872, and, as such, be-
comes invested with general interest
throughout the country. It seems that
there are butlittle, " any, local or State
issues involved In the canvass. The
Democrats and Republicans are as nearly
equally divided, If not more so, than in
any other State. y - ~ r5599 -
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TEMPERANCE LEcTURE.-The Rev,
Henry M. Mood, Presiding Elderof this
District, delivered an interesting Lee
ture On last evening, before a large au-
dience in Lawson,s New Hall. The ef-
fort was one worthy of the Importance
of the subject and the zeal and ability OF
the Lecturer. "a -. -
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Wednesday, March 13, 1872.
TERMs.-Three dollars year, in ad

TERMs.-Three dollars a year, in ad-
eance.
No subscriptions taken for shorter
eme than six months.
Transient advertisements are chargea
Ror at the rate or ONE DOLLAR per lnch
snace for the first insertion, and FIFTY
t!ESrs for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction from the above
rates ia made to persons advertising by
the quarter or by the year.
E% All obituary notices and tributes
of respect are charged for at the usual
rates of advertising.
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For THE PEN1TENTIARY.-The Co
lumbia papers of the past week an
nounce the arrival of a batch of pris.
oners, from Abbeville, under the charge
of Sheriff Cason. Verge Madden, we
learn. is very confident that he Is to stay
mo five years" in the Penitentiary.-
We shall see.
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PENMANsHIP.-Our friends who wish
to improve their handwriting can have
an opportunity of doing so, by joining
one Of Mr.. Haddon's classes at the Ais
ton House where he has opened a day
and night school. He is master Of his
business and will guarantee satisfaction.
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; A NICE DINNER. - The wedding
party which left the village on Wednes.
day last arrived In Lowndesville in the
afternoon and stopped at Mr.. John NJ.
Mosley's, where he and his good lady
had prepared an excellent dinner,
which was highly appreciated by the
whole party, who return their thanks
to the host and hostess for their hospi-
tality. rs ..n
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st opened, and for sale at short profits by
w II. Penney.

FURTHER ARRESTS IN UN1oN.-C0lo-
mel Joseph Gist, and another prominent
citizen, whose name we did not learn,
was arrested in Union, on Friday last,
c1 a charge of Ku-Kluxism., There is q
perfect reign, of terror throughout the
County. Colonel Gist hud just given his
evidence In court in pending case,
when he was arrested.-Phenir. .sa i.
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ABDEvILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
BY reference to the advertisement of
VIM. II. Parker, Esq, Secretary, 1t will
be seen, that the meeting Of the Board
of Directors will take place at the Sec
retary, on Friday next, at II o'clock.
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"REvERTING."-For new use of this
word in the sense of "adverting," see
two instances in the late card Of some
of the County officials, as also various
other innovations upon good sense
and good grammar.
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B5~ The breaking of Mustang ponies
is now one of the features Of village life
in Abbeville. Some of them are gentle
enough, but the gyrations-"the ground
and lofty tumbling''-of others, is a
sight to behold.
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FINAL DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that A. A.
N Pinson, Executor of the Estate of
Cornelius F. Pinson, deceased. has ap~
piled to G. w. Guffin, Judge Of Probate,
In and for the County of Abheville, for
q final discharge rs Executor.
TITS ORDERED, that the Fist day
of March, A. D. 1872, be fixed fer hear
ing of Petition, and q final settlement Of
said Estate. ]. G.. WOSAfANSKY,
Cterk- Court Probate, A66evine ca
Feb, 20-45-4t.
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Ribbons, Millinery and Straw Goods.
1879.
ALSO WHITE GOODS,
|, ..-.... EMBROIDER1ES, &C.
GATOR & co.

EMPORTERS, Manufacturers and
i Jobbers, BONNET, TRIMMING,
NECK and SASH RIBBONS, VEL
vET RIBBONS, NECK TIES, BON
NET SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS and
GRAPES, Flowers, Feathers, Orna-
ments, Frames, &C. Straw Bonnets and
Ladies and Children's Hats, Trimmed
med and Untrimmed. -
And in connecting warerooms
WHITE GOODS, LINENS, EN-.
BROIDERIES, Laces, Nets, Collars,
Sets, Handkerchiefs, Yelling, Head
Nets, &C., &c. Nos. 337 and 239 Balti-
more street, Baltimore, Md.
These goods are manufactured by us
or bought for Cash directly from the
European and American Manufactu-
rers, embracing all the latest novelties,
in variety and cheapness in
any market.
Orders filled with care, promptness
and despatch. March 13, 1872, St.
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eCoRN.-Messrs. Barnwell & Co. offer
one thousand bushels of prime white
and the best of yellow corn. Call and
yet supplied.
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In conclusion we beg leave to express
our fears, that so far as the efforts Of the
Medium are able to accomplish the end.
we will have to wait very long for the
"edification of our people, and the build
ing up of the State" ''There is too
little strength in the bow" 1.-THE spirit
may be willing, but the flesh is weak"
Somebody else has been called and he
has answered." aud we shall have to
look elsewhere for the true Moses who
is to lead US to the promised land"
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RIDING ON THE FENCE.

Whilst adverting to this subject, we
would be pleased to learn from the Me-
diun,,
How many of the communications
sohich form the staple product Of
that paper, and a0hich are equally
noted for heauiness, and aUedk
attempt to putt the Medium into
aotoriety, hare been mapufac-
tured ut home? Some of
then, clearly bear the
ineprimdtor Of the
Medium office.
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FINAL DISCHARGES

ri OTICE is. hereby given. that j. IA. /
In Ellis and Doreas Ellis, Administers
tors, OF the estate ef James G. Ellis, de-
ceased, has applied to C.. w. Gnffin,
Judge Of Probate, In snd for the County !.
OF Abbevile, for final discharge as Ad-
IT rs ORDERED, That the .2lst day Z
OF March, A. d. 1872, be fixed for hear
ing of Petition, and q final settlement tJoE
said estate. j. G. WOSMANSKY,
Gerk Coury Probate; A66epiMe CO., z
Feb. 20 1872 As 'tfst fts.ssI W I
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gG. Parker & Lee advertise Infallible
Bed Bug Killer.
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Estate Of G.. " Presley.

A LII persons indebted to the Estate Of
IA. G. w. Presley, decd, will make
payment Immediately, and those having
demands will present them properly at
tested, to the Undersigned Executors.
J. L. PRESLEY,
J. D. NEIL.
March s, 1s72-4e1
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ed by the extravagant claims set up By
the Medium from its initial number.
Our statement was based upon what we
rs
THE very BEST LNFORMA TTON
Thet its actual number Of bona fde sub
sc,i6ers, in the County and out Of it,
did not e1ceed $50, at q time
avhcn it a0tts claiming circu-
iatioM Of from 500 to 100
names.
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the Medium, seems sedulously to abstain
from stating, what its circulation is in
the County-the only matter which is
material to the question a5 issue. AS to
that circulation we are not conscious of
feeling any undu.s, much less SORROW
flu, Interest, anG Il has only been excit-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-07-04

DANA AS JAuER.-The Washington Patriot has
ragged very unpleasant incident ont of the
historical rubbish in which it should have been
allowed TO rest. After mentioning the fact that
Dams is for Greeley, and that Greeley is for jeff
Davis, the Patriot says that when jeff. Davis was
brought to Fortress Monroe after his capture,
Charles A. Dana, at that time Assistant Secretary
of War. was there, and was supposed to have
general charge the arrangements for the re-
ception of the distinguished prisoner. On the
next morning. by the order of some one, a pair of
shackles We're put the legs of the broken spirit
ed captive. 1t was most cruel and useless in
dignity, for the nfiictiOn of which there was not
the least necessity. The Patriot plainly inimates
that Dana was not responsible for this "super-
serviceable atrocity.' The paper over which
this gentleman presides has had great deal to
say about the bSrrowing of fcertain letter books
from the War Department by Gen. Betlean. We
ssliOuld he glad to know whether he understands
the insinuations contained in the following para
graph from the article in the Patriot to have any
personal application:
"NOw, without dwelling even for a moment on
such memories history has d right to know -nn-
less every record of shame has heen destroyed
who was responsible for this folly: the War De-
partment, the attendant Major General or the
subordinate officer in immediate command. For
our part. we acquit the last, and look higher for
those who dsgraced glorious and victorious
cause by snch superserviceable atrocify. But the
struggle of history after truth is doomed to be a
very hard one. We look for fire before the
reform administration comes in."
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CORRESPONDENCE.

EpuoR WmI CLOUD uDCMKy-SIR ,-Ihinking few lines
from Wolf River Township would b Of interest to your
reade and having jast eonPted the Of the
Township asdhaving taken few notes give goo the
suit Of my observstoes and knowledge. -E
We have In the Township lss nales i3n h.rses 81
hesd Of cattle lo sheep s,d hoga There eut
4. is7 4sssa aefss Il whest nsking eeSes basheas;
acres of rye ~ bashss; las q barley. mailing
a4a bsshes; lsa acres corr. making yssAs bushels;
Data laal scrss osa bushels: III Al PotatoeA
sse bsshels sorghum seres naki,g Sss g.nas Of syr
mp; oon - screa Gsoe pounds brusb; sweet po
tatnes rsportsd acre, 30 buaheas
There wore sown, In the Fan of1s7 eE5 ceres Of wheat
than double the crop Of the preceding year: bat
Of IN that sovn there bat lo seres standing a.
ter reducing II to fnn crop that the farmers lose
counting the crop at the average Of last year. S5
q bushels per sos 7s bushels 90 ss6
loss to the farmers Of Wolf River Township Yet not
withsanding the great ls the farmers have gone %
work with . vim worthy Of much commendation, sowing
largely of spring wheat cate and barley which ook the
finest have There is the largest crop Of
planted there has been in the Township by s least
onehalf Corn planted early and worked, looks fine
Politics have not taken definite shape here yet Demo
Gratis generally awaiting the Baltimore Convention and
Republicans awaiting the onset Not many Conservative.
| In old Wolf
Glad TO hear of your coming tn Troy. Think Wolf viii
roll you up good list Of subscribers. OCCASIONAL