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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
IS GREELEY A DEMOCRAT!

Opposition to Grant has apparently
carried the \. y. Tribune clear over t."
the arms Of the Democrats. Such para
graphs as the following indicate q state Of
feeling toward the Republican party OF
this State very neariy II KIN to our ku
Klux journals. The Tribune has ccas d
to be pleasant reading to radical Republi-
cans. Speaking Of our lat Convention it
says:
about the coolest thing that has oc-
CURED this Winter is resolve OF ii State
Convention Of The faction dominant i'll
South Carolina in ;ht words:
R.xo'rtd. 3, the UuIou Republican
rartN OF the State of South Carol'Ha. in
c. veutiou assembled, that We Indors"
the Administration of PrrSidcn' L. 5.
Grant, in lis wise and succ. s>'ul tinancisl ,
policy, which has rtGuc q the national
debt, while !cs cnjpg The public taXrs ami
at The same time preserved tutl faith with
the publ, creditors" "
Considering how III, Sc rascalS have
sold lhtmselv,s 10 measUrr!,ss intdmN
over and over by stealing their poor : ate
poorer than she ever was before. QlHdlu
pihg her eXp,n>'S 5 doubling her de"t aud
lrUhlng her taxes. his +, S"lve SILK, u>
IS the ChimboraZ) IF imYOsLuIe aud
YiiiaipY.
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l29 To al
Total
THE DpUBTFUL STATES.

IF the foregoing tables should prove cor
rect it will be seen that there is but little
margin to calculate upon and none at all
10 fittrr away by useless chickering's about
ofices. Republ cans should buckle on
the armor and 90 into the fight once more
with a determination to win by hard
work, leaving no room for Democratic
victory through supineness, neglect or
over. confidence.
The Republicans of the South can hard
|, conceive of the terrible difference be-
tween victory and defeat i'll this cont' st
Already we have lost majority Of the
southern States through carl, ssness in the
selection of our State officers. We have
thus PVT heavy burden upon the party
in the North. Shou they falter we are
st indeed. Lrteury Republican resolve
therefore to strengthen the hands Of the
gr,at National Republican party.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
TIE Tnc0iiectCd Taxes.

The formidable list of delinquent tax
payers, publ sh d in the Republican last
week, furnishes evidence Of a necessity for
a more stringent law for their collection.
No estimate upon which to base tax
levy can be made safely without taking
into account the large number of those
who habitual)y neglect 20 pay ata'l fall
were obliged tn pay the levy could be re-
ducgd twenty-five per cent. The proposed
tax of 15 mills will not net the state more
than 10 mills on the assessed value Of
property.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
The Storm.

The storm Of Friday night last was the
sevcreSt of the winter and has not been ex-
cecded in fury for many years. The damage
done in this vicinity was not serious, con-
sisting chiefly in the overthrow of chimneys,
fences and trees. but from all quarters we
have reports Of its destructive force. In
Charleston several vessels were dragged
from their moorngs and more or less dam
aged. 4 schooner was driven ashore on
Sullivans beach, and several lost anchors.
In Savannah two ships, two barks and FIVE
schooners were driven from their moorings.
The damage was very slight, excepting to the
hosting machine on the Baltimore steam
ship wharf, which was totally destroyed. In
Richmond the storm is described as the
severest since 1857. The snow fell for
twelve hours drifting heavily. The heaviest
snow-storm of the season prevailed in
Washington on Friday.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07

COURT NEWS.
SENTENCES.

Friday last being sentence day, the prison
ers tried nj found guilty during the session
were brought into court, and his Honor
passed the following sentences. The lenien
cy of the court in the three las. cases. on the
list was in consequence ofthe prisoners having
already been confined in jail for sometime.
N1orris Miler-larceny, sentence, six
months il Jail, or to leave the State.
Paul Chisolm-larceny, two years in the
penitentiar::
Joe Green-assault with intent to kill, one
year and six months in the penitentiary.
VIM. Bing-burglary, one year in the pen
itentiary.
John Johnson-Rape, ten years in the
penitentiary.
Geo. Habersham-mal. tress., six months
in Jail. .
Linus Morrell-larceny, 80 days in Jail.
Mary Talbird-assault and battery, one
day in Jail
Sealoy Birel and Lare Polite-larceny, one
day in Jail.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.

Already are politicians beginning to
calculate the chances. Here in South
Carolina, where we are secure in rousing
majority for Grant, we rest secure in
cur faith in the succe ss of our candidate.
The terrible difference to US between ma
tinnal victory or defeat should lead US, too,
to consider whether our confidence rests
upon secure basis. A perusal of the
following table will, we think, satisfy
thoughtful and intelligent readers that the
fl bit may be closer than any since the Re-
publican party came into power
We think every State indicated as Re-
publican will give majority for the ad-
ministration candidate, and that every
State indicated as Democratic will give a
majority for the anti-administration can
didate.
We give the following brief reasons why
we have indicated the States named as
doubtful California gave Grant but 5l4
majority IN 1868 In 1869 it was Demo
cratic by 1000 majority. In 1870 it was
D, mocra ic by 6775 majority and in 1871
by reason of peculiarly popular Repu H.
can candidates it became Republican by
5000 majority Connecticut has been
doubtful State since 1860. New York.
hy an outhurst of popular Indignation at
the Tammany iniquities elected Repub
hcan State ticket aud did 81 by the aid of
20 90 Democratic votes but the Repub'
can party S divided by factions and the
ftud is too bitter for any compromise.
Pennsylvania is the least doubtful Of all
and will probably give an administration
majority New Jersey is always inclined
toward Democracy, and, although Repub
iican in the legislature. last year she gave
Parker. Den ocrat, 500 majority for gov
rrnor. Indiana is always close. requir-
ing the hardest work from the Repubi-
cans. New Hampshire has recently
shown a disposition to return to the
Democratic fold, but can be carried by
bard work for Grant Florida is just now
in trouble with her Republican officials
and is very doubtful. Louisiana is in
IKE condition, the fight between the Casey
and Yarmouth factions giving the Demo
clats the advantage.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
Wine Making in South Carolina.

Al ont eight miles from Marion on the
line of the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad is Mullins Depot, the
location of an enterprise not often met with
in South Carolina. This is vineyard and
wine press, owned by DIR. r. Vampill, a ma
tive of Poland, but for number of years a
resident of this State. The doctor has sixty
acres of land under cultivation, planted in
vines. His wine cellar is long, low brick
building, the floor of which j. four feet b;-
low the surface of the earth. This builds q
is one hundred and sixty feet long by forty
wide. 1t has no windows, but is furnished
with light and air by false roof over the
junction of the roof proper, extending the
entire length Within these walls is sight
we'll calculated to make the heart of man
who loves the good things Of this world leap
within him. Ranged in long rows living on
thci sides, with lead coiored bodies and red
herds. are a host of immense hogsheads,
labeled respectively, sherry, Madeira, con-
cord flowers. port, catawba. scuppernong.
The cellar contains at present six thousand
gallons of wine. The dsctor's vineyard is
now Welding three thousand gallons per an
mum. athoagh only small portion is old
enough to bear fruit. When the whole of it
becomes productive ID will yield about l6O,-
900 gallons yearly. is to be hoped that
DR.. Vampilrs example will, before long, be
largely followed in every section of the.
State;-Correspoudeuce of Charleston Meas
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Davis and Parker.
Whatever may be It's chances. the ticket
presented by the Labor Convention is good

Whatever may be It's chances. the ticket
presented by the Labor Convention is good
one and strong one.
David Davis, OF Illinois. one of the Jus
ticcs of the Supreme court of the Unitel
States, is one of the purest men in the coun-
.Ty, and there is nothing whatever on hi.
ccord, either a. Il sabiic officer OF private
citizen, that any lair-mnded voter can cavil
or carp over. At home, in Bloomin gton,
whsre he has resided for over thirty years,
and where h" is hest known. Judge Davis is
most admired and g teamcd, and he is hi gh-
respected throughout the State OF Illinois.
Politically. he is conservative; personally,
he is above reproach intellectually, he is
strong and morally. he is pure; and. if there
is anything in the nIy"Q"e ola Presidential
candidatc, Judge Davis is immense.
Joel Parker now Governor Of New Jer-.
~cy. for the second time, is Democrat, and
is one of the strrn"eSt men of his party in
the whole country. His election. last fall,
when the tide ran strongly against the Dem
ocracy; even in New Jersey, and when the
aggregate Republican vote for members of
the Legislature showed decided Republi
can majority. proved Governor Parkers
strength in his own State. Personally, he is
a man Of imnosing presence and pleasing
addr" and is an effective political speaker.
-PHia. Day.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
The Legislature and The Taxes.

There is great similarity between death
aud taxes in that they are both certain to
come and both generally find us unprepared
No one likes to pay taxes, but the reluctance
to pay has spread to Columbia, where they
are reluctant to levy them it appears. Now
it is useless to continue the Old system, which
has brought US to ruin, spending without
getting. Our expenses must be paid, our
interest must he met, our schools must not
be closed. Therefore we sayto the assembly,
vote a sufficient tax 70 mcet these goes,
be more careful in your Own legislative ex-
pcnses, cut of the crowd of oilers who nfest
the corridors of the State Ilouse, and return
to your constituents and report. You viii
not lie condemned for doing your duty.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
OUR COLUMBIA CORRESPONDENCE.
COLUMBIA, S. G. March 5.

On Friday last the House passed to it,
third reading, what is called the ''orlginaI
appropriation BILL" This bill does not pro-
vide for the payment of interest on the
public debt, and levies an eight mill tax for
the State and three for counts. This
action is not likely to stand. A determined
effort will be made and will be successful to
rush through the bill legalizing the bond
issues and providing for the payment of
interest. This will require fifteen mill tax
for the State.
The Governor sent in on Thursday veto
of the Blue Ridge bill. The objections Of
the Gov, rnor to the provisions of this act
seem to be self evident He has strong
doubts of the constitutionality of the bills Of
credit authorized to be issued he condemns
the increased taxes necessary to paya lIabili-
ty not due for twenty years and urges that
Justice to other creditors demands that these
bonds shall not be made a preferred debt.
He also calls attention to the extravaganza
of the legislative expenses and the iQdisposi-
ton to levy taxes sufficient to carry on the
government.
All these we'll taken points were lost upon
the general assembly. The bill was passed
over the veto by % to in the Senate AMI
by l02 to Is in the House.
The memorial of Lucy Stone and other
strong minded women in favor Of woman
suffrage was referred to joint special COM
mittee. Senator Whittemorc appeared az
champion for the oppressed females. Lieut..
Gov. Ransicr also advocated their claims.
Atty. Gen, Chamberlain made long argu-
ment in their favor.
The bill to sell Ian purchased by the
land commission was killed in the Senate.
The judiciary committe reported favorably
upon the bill to prohibit any increase in the
State debt without the approval of the
people by popular vote.
The Senate to-day passed to third read
ing the House resolution providing for the
levy of a tax OF eight mills for the State
and three mills for thn counties.
At the night session the House passed
the following bills to a third reading:
To require all bonds and stocks OF the
State to be registered.
To provide for general license law
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
Army Titles.

The case of Behn, executor of Bolau
against {. c. Duebler, presents some points
OF interest to many OF our readers. There
is a great deal of property held by the same
dubious title in this vicinity and it is proba-
bic similar suits will be p cntiful. Suit was
brought in this case by Belm to recover the
value of piano taken from the house of
Bolan during the occupatlo" Of Grahamvillc
by Shcrman'S army. Defendant claimed
TO have received the piano from an officer Of
The federal army. and that he saved it f.om
the burning bul ling in which otherwise it
would have been destroyed. The jury gave
a verdict for plaintiff for 500 and interest
since commencement Of suit.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
AitCmpt at Regecide.

On Thursday last a young IriShman
named O'Conner, sprang to the side Of the
royal carriagc near Buckingham palace, and
presented a pistol at the head OF Queen
Victoria, demanding that she should sign
or die" lie held in his hand document
pardonlng all Fenian coGyicts. He was at
once taken in custody, when it was found
that his pistol was not loaded. He was ex-
amincd before the magistrates in Bow
street, and the belief is that he is deranged.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
the other Republican Senators, and called


forth their eloquent vindication of our
honest President and his administration.
Mr.. Shurz himself did not dare in his last
speech, utter word duplicating the Pres
ident or his secretary Of war, because he
could not find peg on which to hang e
suspicion or an inuendo. The case seems
now to be brought down to the Chief Of
Ordnance, against whom '.job" is charg-
ed. fit is proved against him, let hina
be brought to Justice, or if innocent, let
him be cleared, and the whole administra-
tion no longer charged with the Irregular
tiles of its subor Innate officials.
Even the Democratic papers stigmatize
Mr.. Shurz's speech and Summers pream-
BILE, as unpatri,tic. The gu, stion is asked
too, why did these Senators not call up
this matter two years ago, when il was
fresh in their mindsp What preventedp
They cannot give satisfactory reply, and
there seems to be hone, but that noU they
hate General Grant and are determined in
their Efforts for his overthrow. Tins will
prove, from present appearances, an i'm
possibility. The Senate was also densely
packed yesterday to hear Sena or Morton,
who in reply, delivered one of the most
convincing, thoroughly patriotic speeches
which has been heard for some time, re-
calling the stirring memories of the war,
aud with great force and earnestness re-
viewing the benz fcent principles and
acheiv. ments of the Republican party.
From the ''lime that tried mems sOuls,n
when Lincoln was elected aud went to
Washington at the risk of assassination,
and the nation stood aghast at the grim,
spectacle of war-frUm that hour until tha
present one, the career of the party seem, d
TO stand out in letters OF light. Will those
halloSed memories be forgottcn2 Not by
the lot ut June, most certainly.
That there have been abuses and errors
NO one will deny. But all earthly institu-
lions are human and liable to error, and
what other party will be entirely immacu-
'ater AS for any third party, il canuot
exist alone III this Country at the present
tiine, VIII n The memories or the rebellion
are 80 distinct, North aud South. Que
may be formed, but as Morton said, sit
| will have to gravltate towards one party
"r ihe other, and at length bt come an
s)rbed.' Senator's umner, Trumball
and Shurz, cabnot and will not affiliate
wth the Democrats. Let them then keep
heir Personal animnsilirs in the back
ground, and in June uni,e with the Re-
puhlicans to k: ep Democrats aud rebels
ont Of power, and when the Republicans
a-arn are victorious, they will find that
hire are other Senators az well as them.
s Ives who are arX,pus tn purify the party.
tnd inaug uta t. AL reform measures need
I'd IN the politics Of The d4y-reforms
shich are needed in the present and will
ne in the future, till the dawn of the mnrn-
my of the milleuium when "a nations g
officers shall be righteousness, aud its tx-
tcutors, peace"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
Court of Common Pleas.

The court of Common Pleas adjourned on
Tuesday after session of seven days, His
Honor. Judge Farmer having run through
the whole of the civil docket, and trying all
cases in which the parties interested were
ready for trial. Below we give list of the
cases adjudicated by his Honor. The re-
naming cases on the docket were either
continued o, settled.
j. Garnett VS.. He. Raysor, assumsit,
Morre for plaintiff Mckenzie for defendant,
Judgment for $603. 20. tor nlain iff
Thos. S. Behn, executor of Jas. BoIan
VS. C. c.. Deubler, Colcock and Hutson for
plaintiffs, Youmans and Moore f'r defend
ants, verdict for plaintiff for 5000
Mrs. Cornela Moultrie VS. Paul Hamilton, !.
suit on bond, Bell fer plaintiff Colcock and
HutSon for defendant, verdict for plaintiff,
S. Watts VS.. Paul Hamilton, suit on an
account, same attorneys, verdict for plain.
tiff.
VIM. B. Minott guardian VS.. j. j. Rhodes
executor, bond. Colcock and Hitson for
plaintiff, Elliott defendant, judgement final.
T. G. Buckner executor, assumsit, I.
W. GilIison, vs. Savannah and Charleston r.
R. Co., Colcock and Hutson for plaintiff,
Ferrills for defendants, verdict for plaintiff
for Sl244 %, enjoined till paid.
Sarah A. Duncan, VS.. Francis Humbert.
trover, Bell and Barnwell for plaintiff, You
mans and Moore for defendant, verdict for
defendant.
Klink and Wickenberg VS.. Paul Hamil-
ton executor, money demand, Bell and
Bamwell for plaintiff, Colcock and Hutson,
for defendant, verdict for plaintiff,
JAt tes Morrison for use of t. G. Buck
ner, vs.. J. B. w. Gavin, suit of note, Col
cock and Hut>on, for plaintiff, Youmans
and Moore for plaintiff, judgement for plain
tiff.
Reuben R. Turner, VS.. ". c Danncr,
and r. J. Davant, Colcock and Hutson for
plaintiff, Bell for defendant, verdict for
plaintiff.
John D. Shiver, VS. L. NJ. Seabrook, suit
note, Bel and Barnwel for plaintiff, Col
cock and Hutson for defendant, judge ent
for plaintiff
Benz. G. Adams, VS. VIM. Adams, fore
closure, Elliott for plaintiff, Bell and Barn
well for defendant, judgement for plaintiff.
Davant, Wapler & Co.., VS. Joseph NJ.
Lawton, foreclosure, Davant for plaintiff,
judgment for plaintiff.
A. VI. Martin, VS.. same, foreclosure, Da-
want for plaintiff, judgement for plaintiff.
Peter Krause, vs.. Elizabeth L. Smith,
foreclosure, judgment for plaintiff.
John II. Screven guardian of Harnet and
Gad<den, vs.. Frederick J. Langball, as heir
of D. NJ. Lan.ball, foreclosure, Bell and
Barnwell for plaintiff, judgment
George WaterhouSe, VS.. Henry Bran,
money demanded, Elliott for plaintiff, judg-
ment for plaintiff.
Joseph w. Collins and Geo. \. Emery
VS.. same, Elliott for plaintiff, judgment for
plaintiff.
Lewis \. Phillips, VS.. George NJ. Wells,
foreclosure, Elliott for plaintiff, judgment
for plaintiff.
u. AS carson, VS. Ha7nah Lorin, You
mans and Moore for plaintiff, COlcock and
Hutson for defendant, decree for appellant
$50.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2j

W ASHINGfON, feh. %
OF course the events Of the past week
aud the chief topics Of converSa,lnn, have
been the speeches Of Morton, Conking
Shurz and TrLmbutl. on the sale OF arms
to the Fr, nch. ThGre have been very
great numbers to he ar all these gentlemen
but on Tuesday to hear lir. hurz the
Senate galleries were crowded, at twelve
o'clock, the numbers still incr easing until
one O'Clock. when the floor of The chamber
was filled with members from the other
house, and the CLOAK rooms were thrown
open to admit ladies Not since the i'm
parchment trial has there been such au
assembling in the Senate. Mr.. Shurz'
commenced precisely at one, his first Sen
tence causing perfect silence. 1t is not
nee. ssary to give even synopsis "f The
spec ch, as it is before The country entire.
| was certainl, great Grafton, subtle.
passionate, sometimes brilliantly eloquent,
almost perfect in tone and gesture. People
were Capll'dteu, put hoI N"h''hN'". io
adduced very little new evidence on the
subject, and ev tn that was open to diff
terent interpr citation. as Senator Morton
showed clearly in his immediate reply.
Mr.. Morton proved conclusvely very
few moments, that if there was the slight.
est ground for suspicion that our neutral
ity law-or the law governing the sale of
aims, bad beer violated the whole Senate
were as ready to investigate the matter,
and as ready to vote for The resolution, as
Mr.. Sumner or Mr.. Shurz. 1t was the
preamble, with its unpatrotic, dishonoring
inuendoes, and unjust, unfouuded insinua-
tions, which aroused the indignation OF
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Col. DuGley'S New Departure.

We commend the card of Col. Dudley
to the attention of our readers. 1t the.
course ofconduct which he now advocates
haG b en- adopttdb b hon, st, intellis' mt m
generally in the South we should have n"
complaints Of misgovernment. 1t is too
ma;h 20 hope from the cla:s to which he
belongs that they will r, ceive his letter as
contliiin- words Of political wisdom.
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oSoial Paper Of the State.
Official Paper Of Beaufort and ColletOn
Counties.
Gnr AGENT in C0lletOn.

Mr.. II. T. Farmer has been appointed
agent for the REPUB LICAN in Walter
boro. He is AUTHORIZED to receive and re
ceipt for subscriptions and advertisements
Communications may be address, d to him
or directly to the editor of the REPCBLI-
CAN. Beaufort S G.
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Range Of Thermometer
OBSERVED AT DR.. H. NJ. STUARTs DRUG
STORE, FOR THE WEEK ENDING
FEBRUARY 2S:
PORT OF BEAUFORT.

Cleared Feb. 90, Bark Nancy Bryson,
Warden master, with 600 tons phosphates
for London Cleared Feb. %, Lizzie Nor,
row, Jackson master, with $50 tons phos-
rhltes for London. Cleared Feb. 20, Bark
Peter Crerar, Campbell, master, with 927
tons phosphates for London.
Arrived March lst. Schr. L. n. Lorell,
Gage, master, from Savannah, for lumber
March 4th, Bark Ebenezer, Mathiesen, mas.
er, from Charleston, S c., for cotton seed.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07

B9- 1t is rumored that Toby Watson, a
well known. fisherman of this town was
drowned on Friday night last during the gale.
He wa taking raft OF palmetto logs to
Charleston, and it is supposed he was wash
ed overheard somewhere in St. Helena
sound.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07

We understand that the prisoners Rouse
and Deane, under charge of arson, escaped
from the sheriff on Tuesday last.
We understand the law in such cases
to be that the derelict officer is to serve out
the penalty that attaches to the crime Of
which the prisoners were accused. We hope
our worthy sheriff will not have to serve out
the penalty for arson.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-03-07

The Norwegian bark ''Ebenezer,' Capt.
J. Matherson, which arrived here on Sun
day is now loading with cotton seed at n,
Pollitzer's wharf she will have on board
$50 tons when loaded and will draw III feet
of water. She came from Bordeaux
France in 40 days and is now loading for
Cork, Ireland.