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Sound Advice to Mr.. Greeley and his
Friends.

The Nc,y York Herald concludes a
long article with the following sensible
advice to Mr.. Greeley and his friends: ::
"Wc caution Mr.. Greeley and his adj
viscrs. against the blind confidence and
observation-disclosures in which they. have
recently indulgcd, and we warn them
that without hard and pcrsevering work
they cannot hope to succeed. The con-
test is likely to he very close. 1t will
certainly bc vigorously fought TO the
last hour by the administration, and the
fact must not be overlooked that the re-
publicans will have in their hands the
control of the election machinery in
this city and nearly all ever the Union.
Then, again, the republican majorities
in large number of States at the last
Presidential election were tremendously
heavy and will be hard to overcome.
The list of some of the Grant States is a
formidable ono--in Iowa, forty-siX
thousand; in Kansas, seventeen thous-
and; in Maine, twcnty-cight thousand !;
and in Michigan, thirty-onc thousand ;
in Minnesota, fifteen thousand; in Mis-
souri,, twenty-five thousand; in New
Hampshire, seven thousand; in Ohio,
forty-one thousand; in Pennsylvania,
twenty-nine thousand; in South Carroll
ma, seventeen thousand; in Tennessee,
thirty thousand; in Vermont, thirty
two thousand; in Wisconsin, twenty
four thousand. These are the solid bul.
warks yet to be demolished by the liberal
reform batteries, and we can perceive OF
nothing powerful enough to break them
down short of tidal wave such as that
which swept the old Tammany organi-
Zation out Of existence last November.
Hence, we counsel Mr.. Greeley to leave
off chopping unnecessary wood, eating
indigestible clans and taking .fatiguing
journeys, and to give the benefit of his
brains to those who are conducting his
campaigns. We counsel his friends, All
viscrs and committeeman, to discontinue
cannon-tiring, bombastic bulletins and
Gambetta addresses congratulaLory of
imaginary victories, andto set earnestly
and vigorously about the substantial
work Of the election. They may imag-
inc that the popular tide runs with the
white-hatted, heavy-booted farmer OF
Chappaqut, but if they would not have
it ebb before the port is reached, they
must bend to their oars with will"
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The DEMoCEATIC STATE CENTRAL
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-In pursuance
fof resolution of the Democratic Con-
|vention, held in June last, I do hereby
appoint the following named persons to
constitute the State Central Executive
Committee:
l. NJ. G.. Butler, Richland; 2. Wade
Hampton, Richland; 8. Thos: Y. Sim
ons, Charleston; =. NJ. P. O'Connor,
Charleston 5. F. w. Dawson, Charles
ton 6. John S. Richardson, Sumter; Z.
is. 2. Hamilton, Chester; s. J. p. Thorn
as, Richland 8. johnson Hagood, Barn-
we'll; 10. W. W. Sellers, Marion; /.
NJ. w. Gary, Edgelield; l2. Samuel
MCGOWAN, Abbevillc; 13. Henry Nc
Iver, Chesterfield; Il. w. f., Wallace
, Union; 10. w. y. Simpson, Laurens.
The Committee has been distributed
over the four Congressional Districts ot
the State, and it is respectfully suggested
that the gentlemen named take meas
urcs in their respective districts to secure
an organization in each County in the
State. W. u. PORTER,
President late Democratic Convention
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Picnic and Barbecue at Hunter s
Spring.

We are indebted to our friend, Mr.. J..
f. G. Dupre, who, with party Of ladies
and gentlemen from Abbeville, was in
attendance on the occasion, for some
particulars of the pleasant Picnic and
Barbecue which came off at Hunters
Spring, near Monterey, on Saturday
last.
The company numbered some one
hundred end fifty, or two hundred per-
SONS; with representatives of the fair
maidens and gallant gentlemen for
miles around-from Abbeville, from
Lowndesvillc, Calhoun's Mills, and Mt.
Carmel.
The dinner was one of the best of THE
kind, furnishing bountiful feast OF
good things; with barbecued meats in
rich profusion, and that rare attraction
barbecued turkey, which. in itself, made
royal dainty; vegetables in great varie'
ty, watermelons, &c. &C.. all served ur
in a style that sharpened thb appetite
and gave Zest to the enjoyment.
The tables were spread under the
large, umbrageous oaks, in the COO
shade, and near a bubbling spring
from whose pellucid depths flowed ma
ture's own beverage, the best and bright
est which can crown the sylvan feast
In the adjacent schoolhouse the young
people had the pleasure Of tripping "the
light fantastic toe," to the music of the
violin, and indulging themselves to thcil
hearts content; whilst the senior!
sought enjoyment in pleasant social i'll
tercourse, in a manner gratifying t.
themselves, and befitting the occasion
The day passed off pleasantly ant
satisfactorily, and all the arrangement
reflected much credit upon Messrs. A. J
Clinkscales, Edwin Calhoun, Thos. F
and VIM. Lanier, and others. who Were
chiefly instrumental in getting up th'
entertainment, and supcrintending it
details.
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THE WEATHER AND CRors. The
weather has not been SO hot during
the past week, and, saving Thursday
last, the days have been comparative
ly cool; on that day the thermometer
reached 81 degrees. Rain has fallen
in plenty. John A. Goodwin, Esq,
and DR.. W. A. Mooney, from the
upper part Of the County, say they
do not remember in their whole
farming experience of moro prom
Using crop; and Rev. A. G. Stcpp and
Dr.. j. NJ. Sullivan give the same
glowing account Of the corn ard cot
ton in the lower end Of Greenrille.
A big crop, coupled with the election
Of Greeley ard Brown in the Fall,
will give us an Elysium.-Greehvilie
Enterprise.
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loses q United States Senator, ma
iority OF tho congressman and proba-
lily the State ticket. Need he bc told
again how this disaster has been
brought about? He can ii!fd its cause
in the policy Of Congress, to which he
has lent himself through The political
enforcement Of the ku. klux law, and
in the doctrines avowcd on lhc stump
by his Secretary Of the Treasury.
The lesson and its moral arc before
him. II he would save himself from
the same reverse in other States, he
/, must free himself from his present
,dviscrs and strike out q course Tor
,imsclf Unless he docs this, and
iocs it quickly, he will find that Il
majority Of tho white voters OF the
United States, North and South, will
,rray themselves OF the side OF the
majority of white voters in North
Carolina and pronounce against his
rc-clccton."
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Chair. Com. Arrangements


TIE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMI
SAAY.-It having been decided at the
last Genera! Convention Of the
Southern Baptist Church to remove
tho Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary from GrccnviIlc, S. G., and
various offers of land, &C., having
been made 10y Atlanta, Chattanooga,
Louisville and Nashville to induce the
location Of the institution in those
cities, q committee CT seven was ap.
pointed by the convention to visit
those places and decide between
them. y dispatch to tLc Charleston
Neus announces that Louisville, Ky,
has been the point selected.
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Col. AIKEN's PROPOSED ADDRESS,
By reference to the letter of Col. d. w,
Aiken, published in another column, it
will he seen that he proposes to address
the citizens of Abbeville and vicinity,
on the subject of agriculture generally,
and the Patrons of Husbandry, especial
~, on Friday morning, the 23d inst.
The address will be delivered in Law
sons Hall.
For months past, the Colonel has been
delivering agricultural addresses
throughout the State, from the seaboard
to the mountains, and they have elected
the most fiattering testimonials from the
press. On saleday last, he addressed
the citizens of Elgctield Village, and
organized q Grange at that place; and
the Adrcrtiser speaks in glowing terms
Of the address, and the interest mani
tested on the occasion. We can promise
our friends treat-sOnething both in
teresting and instructive-and trust that
there will be a large attendance OH the
occasion.
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Columbia Items-Frand and Corruption

The Columbia correspondent of
the Charleston Neacs writes:
1.-THE mnndamus case against Car
dozo ran off upon the question of
jurisdiction, and the further hearing
will not be had until the regular term
of the Court. Corbin, however, got
in terrible arraignmcnt Of the Ring,
which was delightful to hear. He
charges and proves beyond al! doubt
that six millions Of tho so.called con-
version bonds were issued in fraud and
are clearly unconstitutional. Seven
millions and upwards of conversion
bonds have been issued, and only one
million Of older State securities were
taken up. The act only contcmpla-
ted that the conversion bonds be
used to convert outstanding securities
but the Ring illegally hypothccatcd
them, and they were finally put upon
the market without dollar Of older
stocks or bonds being taken up or
converted.
What is more still, Cardozo charges
upon Parker (and it is not denied
that he (Parker) instead of cancel
ling thc one million (l,Oo0, ,O00) Of old
bonds which had been. converted,
again hypothecated ard sold them
The bonds of Morton, Bliss & Co. are
among these. Cardozo says that
Parker admitted it in conversation
with him. Cardozo is oat in q scorch-
ing letter on the doings Of the Ring.
Judge Orr is in town. lie is very
bitter in bis dcnunciation Of the Ring,
and says they ought to be prosecuted
at once. Innumcrable instances OF
bribery arc openly charged against
Moses 1t is said he received $4,000
for his influence in the blac Ridge
Bill, and an equal amount on the
valuation Grecnvillc and Columbia
Railroad and consolidation bills and
TO prevent SCOTS impeachment. Gov
ernor Orr says the election in North
Carolina was a "dog-falI," in other
words Grants fall. The Radicals
hold q jubilee over the dog-fall to-
night.
The citizens here arc beginning to
talk earnestly of: commencing legal
proceedings against tho Ring forth
with. Nearly three hundred dollars
was subscribed to Il prosecuting fund
to day with scarcely an effort, and FIVE
hundred more can doubtless be raised
in three days. Even somo Republi-
cans arc subscribing. Ono man sub
scribed fifty dollars, and said he would
double it when the suits arc COM
menccd. The people arc very ihdig-
nant over the threatened tax to pay
interest on the fraudulent bonds.
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RAILROAD MEETING AND BARBECUE
AT CHILEs' CRoss-ROADs.-We publish
elsewhere notice of the Railroad Meet
ing and Barbecue at Chiles' Cross Roads,
in the interest of the Greenwood and
Augusta Road. It is designed 10 give a
new impetus to the movement which
commenced at Greenwood SO auspieious-
ly on the lst August. Distinguished
speakers are expected, and ample
provision has been made for a rous-
ing meeting. Due preparation has
been made, too, for the bodily wants of
the people, and those who attend may
come with the expectation of being en-
tertained intellectually and physically.
The books Of subscription will be open,
and it is hoped that an interest will he
manifested in behalf of the enterprise,
and subscriptions SO liberal be'made, rs
to place the work beyond the reach OF
contingency. 1t is an entcrprise.so vital
to the best interests of.that section, that
we expect from its people q support
commensurate with its importance. Let
them attend and subscribe to the extent
OF their means, and the success Of the
Road is assured.
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THE Court HoosE.-Thc work on
the new building now goes bravcly
on. The sleepcrs have been laid, aDd
the brick work is steadily rising
giving onc an idea Of the spaciousncss
of the new bnilding. Tho brick
work is hcing done by Mr.. Jeptha
Wilson: an experienced Mason, with
q full corps ssof employees, and tht
whole work is under the charge O
John W. Sign, Of the firm of Seal
Sign & Robcatson, tho contractor
whose energy is q guarantee of th!
prompt and beautiful execution o
the undertaking.
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REL1GIous.-In the absence of the
Rev. J. Il. Martin, of tho prcsbytc.
rian Church on last Sunday, the con,
grcyations of tho Episcopal and
Methodist churches received large
accessions to their number from that
congregation.
The Rev. E. r. Miles, Rector OF
Trinity, preached very excellent
morning discourse on the necessity
of taking up the cross and following
Christ. He repclled tho charge
which had been mado against his
own church, Of too much worldly
conformity, as not justified by her
standards, or countcnanccd by the
teachings of her divines. Both in
doctrine and precept she has sought
to conform to Scripture standards and
the teachings of Apostolic fathers
Tho truth Of these doctrines he i'm.
pressed by an earnest and cogcnt
appeal to the hearts and conscicnces
Of his hearers. 1t was impossible he
said to serve God and Mammon-to
press the world and religion equally
to the heart. Sclfsacrifce was an
essential Of the Christian life; and
without modification and self denial,
no one could reach tho kingdom of
Heaven.
At night we had tho pleasure OF
hearing an impressive discourse
preached to large and attentive
congregation, in the Methodist church
by the Pastor Rev. Wm. IT. Capers,
on the Parable Of the "Alarriage Sup
per" The various unsatisfactory OK.
cuses which wcro offered for the re-
jcction of the Gospel invitation were
exposed in detail. The inherent diff
fcuItics of the Gospel schemc-the in
consistency Of its profcssed disciples
the sclcsacrificc which it involved
were all met by an appeal to the
principles which control US in daily
life, and those high considerations of
Interest and duty which address thcm-
selves to moral and rational and &C.
'countablo beings. To reject tho Cos
pcl invitation was shown to involve
not merely gross ingratitudo to a
Divine Bcnefsctor, but extreme folly
in matter of greatest moment.
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Wednesday, August -, 1872

TERMS. Three dollars year, in ad
eanee.
Ne subscriptions taken for shorter
6me than six months.
Transient advertisements are charged
anr ut the rate or ONE DOLLAR per inc!
space for the first insertion, and FlFll
CENTS for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction from the abov'
rates is made to persons advertising b:
the quarter or by the year.
k@. All obituary notices and tribute
Of respect are charged for ut the usua
rates Of advertising.
Our Agents in Charleston
The advertising agency of McsSrs
WALKER, EVANS s. COGSW ELL
represented by ROSWELL 4. LOGAN:
Esq, is the only authorized agency 10Y
this ppper in Charleston.
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Of riding in one of his finest carriages,
to which were attached span of excel
lent horses, with George as coachman.
In good company we had a charming
ride over the city, and crossed the river
where
ats bounding crystal frolick'd in the
ray,
And gushed from cleft to crag with salt
less spray"
Greenville is full of visitors at present
mostly from the low country, spending
the hot months in q more healthy local.
ity than their own homes. Gov. r. X.
SCOTS family were at the Mansion
House last week, and went on to the
Mountains OH Friday morning.
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LICENSED are pleased to see
that our townsman, Mr.. w. II. Penny,
has passed an examination before the
Board appointed under the recent Drug
gists Law, and has received license to
exercise his calling. Our friends will
find Mr.. Penny a Druggist Of skill and
experience in all departments of his bu,
siness, and ready to wait upon the wants
of his customers. He keeps full stock
of the best in his line, and we car
commend him to the public patronage
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D1ED.-On Monday last, at the resi-
.dcnce Of his grandfather, Mr.. Thomas
Jackson, Willie Mcdonald Jackson,
aged about Il years, after protracted
illness. He was bright, interesting
child, and had endearcd himself to a
large circle by many excellent traits OF
character, and especially by the patience
with which he endured the pains of his
last illness, and awaited the last sum
mons. The funeral services were per-
formed yesterday by the Rev. L. II.
Miles, at the Episcopal Church, after
which the body was inferred in the
Cemetery.
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The Republicans celebrated the al
legged election Of Caldwell, last cve-
ming, at the State House. We wonder
how many are aware that Caldwell is
considered q politician of Conservative
proclivitics Among the speakers
wore Judges Orr and Melton, Ncaglc,
Nash, Worthington, Hoge and others.
-Phgnix.
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CALL FOR A STATE CONVENTIONAL
public meeting was held at Anderson
on Monday last, at which the Liberal
platform and candidates were endorsed,
and call made for q State Convention
to, be held in Columbia OH the 2Sth inst.
We agree with the Charleston Ncaps and
the Columbia Ctroliniaa In deeming
the call premature ut present.
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SOAP STONE.

GOAP STONE can be furnished for
S chimneys, backs, jams and hcarths
of any size and shape. All persons en-
gagged i'm building should use this Stone
for hearths, jams, &c.-the only Stone
that will stand the fire, and can be fur
nishcd ut about half the price Of granite.
Apply at the Marble Yard, or to Mr..
JolinIcsreir, near roEesbary.
Aug. Ii. 1872, lS-tf.
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BS3" We direct the attention of our
readers to the card of F. f. Stevens {;
Co., Grocers, of Augusta, Ga. They
direct attention especially to their large
stock of flour and grain. They arc gen
tlemcn of established character, and
will fill all orders in their line promptly
and satisfactory. We commend them
the patronage of our friends.
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TIE WORKING CHRISTIAN.-Dy the
last issue. of this well-conductc:l journal,
we see that the Rev. Tilman r. Gaines
has retired from the editorial control OF
that paper, and that he has been sue
ceeded by Capt. c. NJ. McJunkin. 1t is
an able journal, and worthy exponent
of the principles of the Baptist denomi-
nation, and we wish it the liberal pat
rOnage which it merits.
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Rss~ The Republicans of Greenvillc
at meeting held on last Saturday, re-
solved to vote against every man who
has ever had his hand in the State
Treasury-and especially to vote against
F. J. Moses, as the chief conspirator.
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THE "PuppY" ScuURZ.-Ex-Judge
Ilogc, a prominent Radical candidate
for Anything worth having, spoke at
last week, and called Sena-
tor Schurz "u rel uhislzered Dutch
,,uppy." This is reported in the New
berry HeruM-a paper Of unlmpeach;
able responsibility. Tho adopted
citizens Of the Union will not forget
Mr.. Ilogc.- Charleston Ncws.
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WEATnEE.-During the rast few
days we have had o return Of the
opprcssivcly hot weather. On Sat
urday, various sections Of tho Dis
trict were favored with rain, which
is now generally needed. The crops
generally are looking well.
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THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE, is the
title of new advocate of the cause OF
temperance, which we take pleasure in
welcoming to our sanctum. It is pub
lished weekly by Z. NJ. Evans, Esq, at
Chester, South Carolina, for Sl.00 per
annum. 1t is neatly printed, and filled
with excellent reading matter, and we
wish it the success which it deserves.
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TIE ASSOCIATE REFORMED CHURCH

The general synod of tho Asso-
ciate Reformed Church in the South
is to meet in the Rev. 4. f Boyce's
church in Pisgah, CASTOR County,
North Carolina, on Thursday, tho
18th proximo.
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RAILROAD MEETING AND BARBE-
CUE AT Cu1LEs' Cross RoAus.-A
Railroad meeting in behalf Of the
Greenwood & Augusta Road will be
held at Horcb Church near Chiles'
Cross-Roads, on Thursday, the 18th
instant.
Distinguished speakers have been
invited, and provision made for a
large attendance.
T. W. PERRIN.
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9@~ On next Friday the Republican
County Convention is held in this place
to appoint delegates to the State Con-
vention, to be held in Columbia on the
2lst inst
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WEEK OF pRAYER-This week is
observed generally by the Methodist
Church as q week of Prayer. Religious
services will be held nightly in the
n cthCdist church here.
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BARBECUE AT CLEAR SpRISG.-In-
stead Of the dry political discussions
whicl, were wont, at. one time in our
history, to draw together the thronging
crowds, and which now especially would
be "ssale, flat and unproi!able," our
people are seeking more congcnial en-
ployment in the social gatherings, under
the cool shade, and near the bubbling
spring, where they may seek a respite
from the cares and business OF life, in q
little INNOCENT recreation. 1t is pleasant
to have a holiday occasionally, and as
proper as it is plcasant-bencficial alike
to young and old-oiling as it does the
wheels of life, and enabling us to roll on
pleasantly to our journeys end.
All hail! then to the Pic-Nics and
Rarbecucs, which have been feature of
country life in Abbcville this Summer,
and which have contributed so much to
the qualification of our people. All hail! !!
to the Clear Spring Barbecue, which
comes off next Saturday, the I7th inst,
and which promises to be one of the
most pleasant of its kind. 1t is under
the control of those who will make it q
pleasant feast and royal entertainment.
FINE SPECIMENS OF GoLD.-Abbeville
has been long noted for the richness of
its mineral deposits, and especially for
the richness of its gold ores-those aurif-
reous deposits which have oft-times ri
viled those Of California and Australia.
Before the war the Dorm Mine acquired
a wide reputation, and before and since
rich ores from Bradley's and the late
Col. Douglas gold diggings, and other
points in the lower section of our Dis
triet, promised the most valuable results
to the explorer. Capital, however, has
been wanting, and our mineral treasures
remain undeveloped.
These remarks have been suggested
by an inspection of some rich specimens
of gold exhibited to us by Mr.. Donald
Wilson, and the results of washings of
gold ore obtained from his mothers
place, formerly Col. Douglas',) near
the Little Mountain. The sample of the
metal is unusually rich, and promises
the best results to the enterprise of the
capitalist. We learn that he intends
soon sending specimens on to New York,
to be tested by experienced metallur-
gists, and we trust that they will awaken
anew all interest in behalf of our unde-
vcloped mineral resources.