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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
IN BONDS.

The best way to convince the hold
crs of CONVEX sion bonds that the state
is not legally or morally bound to pay
them, is 10 arraign, try and convict
the parties who, ii is alleged, issued
the bonds without the authority or in
defiance of the law. Certainly if there
is evidence enough of their fraudulent
character TO convince the comptroller
aud attorney general that the state is
not bound for them, then there ought
To be evidence enough To make case
for the grand jury against the financial
board of the late administration.
In our opinion, unless this is done,
the assertion of the non liability Of the
state assumes the character of quib-
ble, such as Is oflcn resorted TO by dis
honest debtors to avoid the payment
of their obligations. The liability of
the state for the conversion bonds is
question for the courts. 1t has not
vet been decided. 1t seems strange,
however, to see Mr.. Cardozo, whose
seal is upon every one the bonds in
question, joining with those who Dc
, ,,,.., . -, nc a 6. M aud SUiu,l lie
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
THE RAILROAD CONVENTION IN
ABBEVILIIE.

Six weeks or two months ago, our es.
teemed contemporary, the Beaufort
Republican, proposed that the citizens Of
Beaufort, Barnwell, Edsefeld, Abbevilc
and Anderson should unite in holding a
railroad convention at Abbeville court
house, in behalf of the contemplated
route between Chicago and the Seaboard
Of our State. In seconding and uphold
ing this proposition, we named the 18th
OF August as wise and available day for
the meeting Of such a convention, and
our friends of Anderson and Abbevillc
having adopted our suggestion, the con-
vention will assembled at the said time.
The Anderson Mteliigencer and the
Abbeville Press Dc Banner cordially
approved the meeting and pledge the
earnest cooperation of their people in
the enterprise.
In another column will be found call
to the people of our own county to as
semble in our court house on salesday
next, for the purpose of choosing dele
gates to this convention-a call which
should set the citizens Of Edgefeld to
thinking very seriously. AS regards the
ultimate and even speedy completion of
the great railroad line in contemplation,
there can be very little doubt bnt as
regards Edgefeld being embraced in the
said line, there is no such certainty.
Such a glorious consummation must de-
pend upon Edgefeld' S energy, enterprise
and libera!ity. Therefore let us meet in
full force in response to this call, and
send to Abbevillc men strong in intellect,
in speech, in will in spirit of enterprise,
and in love of their native section. And
let these mon fight for Edgefeld, and be
empowered to pledge Edgc6eld's hand,
heart, and money!
Wei must not allow this grand road to
be completed and Edgefeld to be left
out. five do we sink into eternal stagna-
tion and insignifcance.
And in conclusion, let us warn our
people that f,oe do not build our opn
portion ofthiS line. no ono else pW prob
ally build 1t for us.-EdgefeM Adrerti-
ser.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
The Abbeyille Convention.

We call special attention to notice
given in another column of an effort to
have Beaufort county represented in a
convention to be hel on August 18th, at
Abbevillc, to forward the construction of
a railroad from Anderson to connect with
the Port Royal railroad
We arc deeply interested in this move
mcnt. We agree with the views cx-
pressed by the Edgcfcd Adrcrt'ser,
published in another column, that this
road is certain to be built, but We are not
sure that our interests will be considered
unless we actively aid it from the begin
ming to the end. A strong delegation
should be selected and sent to Abbeville
on the 18th of August. We ought to be
able to pledge a liberal subscription to
the stock Of such road. 1t will not do
for us to sit dowr content with possessing
the only good harbor on the coast, and
let the people ofthe country find it out
for themselves. We have what the
West needs, an outlet for her grain and
meat, the deepest, the safest, the neares,
possible. But we must lose no opportu-
nifty for advertising it. True, it is certain
to be utilized sometime whether We work
or not. But if We don't want to he too
old to enjoy the benefits We must improve
the present time.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
MORE PAY CERTIFICATES.

Is it possible that the pay certificate
swindle survives the exposures Of the
late. campaign Our hope was that
our governor had n patent on it.
The following extract from the
Greenville Republican would seem TO
prove that either his patent has been
infringed upon or he has sold out his
right to new men.
During the trial OF Allen, county
treasurer Of Greenville, a paper was
presented to the treasurer which be-
iouged to the distinguished class
known as pay certificates, and drawn
id favor of Hon. S. A. Swails, state
senator from Williamsburg, and presi
dent pro tenn. of the senate. 1t had
been purchased on the market and was
claimed to be bona fide. The treasu
rer said on inspection of it, that it was
genuine but not bona fide. He was
pressed by Mr.. District Attorney Cor
bin to give his reason for the latter
portion of his opinion, and he did. He
said he had senator Swail's receipt for
his salary, also for his allowance ce as
president pro tenn. Of the senate, and
that this pay certificate was given for
"sundries"--a convenient term for
swindle.
The pay certificate was signed by
our townsman 1t. Gov. Gleaves. We
know that Mr.. Gleaves assumed his po'
sition as president of the senate with
the firmly expressed intention of re.
forming such abuses. We would be sor-
ry to believe that he had so soon fallen
into the bad ways Of his predecessors
Will he explain what "sundries" Mr..
Swails furnished to the senate, and tell
us how many other certificates were is.
sued for ''sundries."
Mr.. Cardozo declares this particular
certificate to be mot bona fide, (Which
is drawing it mild for "a swindle."
Can any one inform US also how
many of such mot bona fide' papers
were issued by the speaker Of the
house.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
will also furnish a part of the water for

will also furnish part Of the water for
the canal. 1t is to have an average
depth Of four feet, and width at base Of
ten feet {; four locks are necessary; the
expectation is that current can be OBJ
tanned of two miles or more an hour.
III this way the logs are to be brought
to Foot Point, where large mill is to
be erected of capacity ofthirty thousand
feet per day. The product will be shipped
from Port Royal harbor direct to Bodd-
ington & Co., yards in Liverpool. Our
friend W. J. Kirk, has been employed to
make the preliminary surveys for the
canal and is now at work on the line.
We hope soon to hear from him in re.
gard to the character and capabilities Of
The country through which it passes.
Fifty thousand dollars have been placed
in the h pds af Sinminton Barker, &
Co., of Charleston, as a guarantee by the
English company. o. P. Law is in
charge Of their interests at Grahamville.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

I9- The mandamus against the
county commissioners was heard on
Wednesday, the 10th, before Judge
Maher, at Barnwell. We have not heard
the result. W. j. Verdier, Esq, re-
presents Mr.. Collins, while the COM
missioners have engaged James w.
Moore, Esq. We cannot see the necessi-
ty for putting tho county to two hundred
and fifty dollars expense for extra
legal services. The solicitor, as we un-
derstand it, is paid by the state to act
for the counties in such suits. Of
course, he may, at times, need assis-
tancc, but this is a very simple matter
and would probably be decided by Judge
Maher just as well without an argument
as with one. At any rate the solicitor
did not ask for additional counsel. 1t is
said that he was not even consulted.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
News Items.

The Mormon expedition to Arizona
was disastrous, many dying Of want and
fatigue.
The carlists in Spain continue to
beat the republican troops in the Basque
provinces.
The caterpillar has appeared in va
rious parts of Mississippi'and Alabama.
The Alabama indemnity was paid
by England in United States bonds, thus
avoiding all disturbance tothe exchange
market.
The cholera has almost disappeared
from Nashville and Memphis, but still
attacks the small river towns of the west
and southwest.
"A Mrs. Cochet, formerly of Charles
ton, was burned to death in Savannah on
Sunday last.
Some persons are discussing the
probable nationality ofa verS tall and
slim foreign lady who puts on unusual
airs. II think she is Swede," said
| one. "a Russian, I think" yentured
| another. II Think said wag, ''she
looks more like Pole.'
Captain L. NJ. Coxetter, of the
steamer Dictator, and an old and respect.
ed citizen Of Charleston, is dead.
There have been several robberies
on tho Charleston and Savannah Rail
r .ad of late.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

LIST OF GOODS always on hand at p.
p. Ta,le's Builders Emporium, Charles-
ton, s. G. Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Mould
ings, Brackets, Stair Railings, Newels,
Posts and Stair Balusters, of his own
manufacture, and satisfaction guaran.
teed. And the following direct from the
manufactures Window Glass, Builders
Hardware, Marble and Slate Mantle
pieces, Drain Pipe, Encaustic Floor Tile,
Wire Guards for store fronts, and all ar
ticles needed in completing irst-class
house. Price list sent free on applica.
ton.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Another Great Lumber Business.

We havc learned the following partic.
ulars ofan enterprise which is, VIC hope,
destined to add immensely to the wealth
of Beaufort county. Fl. B. Boddington
& Co., lumber dealers Of Liverpool, Eug.
land, have purchased large body of
land lying in the south western part Of
the county, between Grahamville and the
headquarters of the Colleton river
amounting to fiftceen thousand acres.
This tract is described as being Of the
very best timber land. In order to tran
sport it the company design digging a
canal which, when completed, will lie
seventeen miles long, extending from the
Savannah river, near Sisters ieny to the
/ .a,lciarters Of the Cum,ictCn. New r.yer
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
BOARD Of HEALTH
Notice to Citizens.

The Board Of Health Of tke town Of
Beaufort, ip view Of the fsvages Of the
cholera in other southern cities and towns,
and the ever-present danger Of other
diseases incident 10 tho season, urgently
request the citizens Of Beaufort to con-
stitute themselves, Jointly and individual.
ly, committees TO act In conjunction with
this board for the extirpation of fnuisances
and noxious smells from the limits of the
town. Let all yards, sinks, and out
houses be inspected and cleaned. Lime
may be obtained free from the intendant.
Fresh earth may be used to cover up
that which cannot be moved, first giving
such place thorough dressing of Lime
anG chloride ,f Lime.
Vegetable matter should be carefully
burned. Damp and mouldy places
should be exposed to the sun and tho
roughly ventilated, as much as possible.
All should be careful in their diet, par
ticularly avoiding unripe ordecaying veg
etables and fruits.
A strict inspection is ordered by the
board, and owners and tenants will be
notified Of nuisances, for the removal or
abatement of which, twenty-four hours
| viii be allowed; after which the town
marshal will act at che expense Of the
owners or tenants.
JAS. r. BorcE,
! June. .26. In. Chairman.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Questions for the Union. Herald.

If the Morton Bliss & Co., bonds are
fraudulent are the men who issued them
guilty of a crime
IF the bonds are not a valid claim
against the state because they were issu-
ed without authority of law or in defiance
of it, then are the officers who comp osed
the financial board at that time guilty of
malfeasance in Office?
Is there any law under which man
may be indicted for the commission of a
fraud?
Can man be indicted for malfeasance
in office?
Ifyes, whose duty is it to make case
against such offenders.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Severe Wind Storm.

Last Saturday evening we were visited
by one of the severest wind storms that
has occurred here for years, but fortunate
II for us it was of short duration. In
some parts of the County it was so severe
as to blow down houses, uproot trees,
fences, &c. AtEllenton, on the line Of
the Port Royal railroad, it was beyond
precedent. The Masonic Hall nearly
completed, at that thriving little village,
was completely demolished, besides q
number Of outhouses, &C.. in course Of
erection ,levelled to the earth. Fortunate.
ly there was no loss of life or limb that
we have yet heard oe-BarnDeu Senti:
nal.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

After an extremely hot Sunday, The
L0uisriNe Lcdgcr gravcly remarks: ITO
our mind, it Is rather curious thing to
sec a minister fauning himself vigorous
ly while offering up the prayer Of the
people-in fact, it does not look exactly
the thing" He suggests for the general
cooling Of the congregation IAN immense
fan, attached to the ceiling, and pulled
outside by stout negro" We have no
objection to this expedient, but We must
say a word in Dehalf Of the clergyman
who famed himself while praying.
Devotion may be very warm work when
man is in earnest; but how would it
look to see clergyman praying in his
shirt-sleeves2
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

p8~ A meeting Of New York hose
company was held on Tuesday night.
The committee appointeda at a previous
meeting: reported the action Of council
in regard to the joint occupation Of the
hsse house with the engine company.
The annual meeting akes place the
first Tuesday in august, when it is hoped
that thorough reorganization Of the
company will take place.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
The Railroad Convention.

The citizens of Beaufort county are
invited to meet at the Sea Island Hotel
in Beaufort on salesday in August for
the purpose of choosing delegates to
proposed convention, in Abbeville, Aug.
Is, of friends of railroad from Chicago
to Port Royal, via the Blue Ridge, And.
erson, Abbeville and Edgcfeld to con-
meet with the Port Royal railroad at Of
near Augusta.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
CRAwFoRDvILLE- Ga,
March 81, 1870.

Mcssrs. H. H. Ziall,, & Co.
GENTS: I avn directed by my uncle,
Hon. Alex. II. Styens,to say to you
that he is inclined to believe that he HIS
derived some benefit from the use of
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR,
and that he wishes to give it further
trial. You will therefore please send to
his address two more bottles by express
G., O. ID.
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S6- Mr.. Paul Brodie Has q large
number of pictures, lately received from
W. II. Cundy, of Boston, for sale at
very low prices.
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The Largest Bons Eide Circulation
THE REDEMPTION OF Z. s. TAX
LANDS.

LANDS.
We are reluctantly obliged to confess
that there seems to be . disposition to
delay and hinder the operation Of the
Of the act Of congress for the redemp-
tson Of the lands held by the United
States under the tax titles. More than
a year has passed since the act was
approved, and only one piece of prop
erty has been redeemed, and that was
taken out OF the regular course by
Commissioner Douglass, through the
the exertions and influence ofa resi-
dent Of Washington.
0fthe cases ofapplication to pay up
the balance due under the army and
navy sales, which are by no means of
. complicated nature, not a case has
been decided. Money to the amount
Of eight or ten thousand dollars has
been in the hands of the government
for six months to make the final pay.
nents and thepeople have neither land
nor money.
The agent of the United States here
Is forbidden to give the slightest infor-
nation hardly any question can be
replied to, and the government, instead
of acting as If anxious 10 be relieved of
a vexations and expensive burden,
seems 70 be nursing thejob 10 keep it
warm.
This policy was pursued by the Direct
Tax commissioners, and we had hoped
that 1t would not be perpetuated. The
indications are that we were mistaken.
We now call upon our senators and
representatives in congress, one and
sll, to take this matter in charge. If
the present law is not definite and easy
Of execution, let another be prepared
for immediate passage by the next
congress, which shall put an end to
the whole miserable business.
There are two parties equally inter-
ested in q speedy settlement of the
matter. Those who purchased of the
government, including a thousand or
more of freedmen, who want the titles
settled and those whose property was
not sold but is held by the government
for taxes due.
Besides these the state town and
county are deprived of the revenue
from large amount of real estate.
The last house of representatives
passed bill to set aside the fund
which accrued from the direct tax
sales, and now in the treasury,
amounting to over seven hundred
thousand dollars, for the purpose ofin-
Identifying the former owners and
settling the titles Of the new ones.
This shows the disposition of the rep
resentatives of the people. The bill
was not reached in the senate, but it
would, doubtless, have been as favor
ably seted upon there. The same, or
similar bin will be presented early
in December. But if a like course is TO
pursued in the event of the passage Of
such a bill, as has characterized the
action Of the government on the re-
demption act, it will have to be paid
to the heirs and assigns of those whose
pathway to the grave might be rem
dered smoother by little present JUS
tee from the government.
If official negligence, ignorance or
rapaeity stand in the yof the execu-
tion of the rede Aption act, we give
notice that no effort Of ours, public or
private, will be spared to have the
h,ndrances speedily removed. We
know that Senator Paterson is anxious
TO act In this matter and we intend 10
help him.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

A little girl wanted to say that she had
a fan, but had forgotten. the name, so
she described it as "a thing to brush the
warm CT you with. "
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

KIoTIcE-THE COPARTNERSHIP OF BROTH
II ERS 4 WALTERS, at characterization, Port
ROYAL Railroad, was dksOlved by mutual consent on
5tk June hist. l.. BR0THERS, Is. alone authorized
TO sign the firm name in liquidation.
I. BROTHERS,
July-17-2t. J. A. WALTERS.
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A paper mill is about to be erected
in Savannah, for the purpose of manufac-
tu.ing rarcr f0m rice straw.
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CROFUT'S BUILDING.


BEAUFORT COUNTY. !
BEAUFORT, 8. c., June l3, 1873.
Owners of both Real and Personal
Property will please take
SPECIAL NOTICE
that the following rules for assessing the
property in the county must be strictly
complied With.
FIRST.lThe christian or first name
of every person making return of pro-
perty must be legibiy WRITTEN IN
FULL. - e.
SECOND-Owners of REAL ES
TATE MUST GIVE THE BOUND
ARIES Of their Lands, or the provisions
of Sec. 81, Chapter IL, Title 8, Of the
Revised Statutes, WILL BE RlDlD-
LY ENFORCED. -
THTRD-These boundaries MUST be
written On the blank space Of the Return
The provisions of Sec. 81, aforesaid,
empowers this Office, when Rule. Second
is not complied with, to employ aSurvey-
or &c , and charges the expense to the
Realty, to be collected in the same man
ner, and at the same time as the general
taxes. ly !3:.alsl
t,'sa L. s. LANGLEY,
Auditor
june 122-m.
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TO THE WEST! TO rHE WFST!

Before making arrangcme It's To follow the advice
of the thousands who have already gone" would
be we'll to consider what has been done to make the
Journey to your "Homes In the west" as pleasant
and rs free from danger human skill andforedght
can accomplish.
BY consolidation and construction road has been
put In operation on the shortest possible line from
Nashville Tenn to st. Louis 'the future great City
OF the worldn This line, the
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
ST. LOUIS & SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY

has during the past year. ea:ncd an envable rcputa
ton by It's smooth track, prompt time sure conneo-
tions, and the nagnihcence Of It's passenger equip
ment It's trains are made up Of new and commodi-
Gus day cars, provided with the celebrated Miller
coupler and platform, and the Westinghouse air
brake.
Hb positively Rs only line running Pullman Palace
Drarino-Rscn Sleeping Onrs through wihou any
ehanga from HaariUs 10 81. Louis. No other line pre-
teuds to offer such advantages either In distance
time or equipment Why, then journey by circuit
ous routes? Do not be induced to purchase tickets
to 81. Louis or the West b. any other line, remem
bering that
The "st. Louis l. Southeastern"
Is the shortest, cheapest q.essst 6e and osy line un
der one managemeltfrom Nashville 10 st. Louis
and Is from 90 to 200 miles the shoSest TO B. Louis
Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, California Texas, and
all western points 1t Is also the -Cnieago Shortest
Line" via Evansville.
You can secure the cheapest rates for yourselves
and your movables on application, In person or by
letter, 10 CHAs. McClBE, Southern Passenger Agent
near College street depot Nashville Tenn or to the
undersigned.
w.B. DAVENPORT,
Gen. Ticke. As't. ST. Louis.
No trouble 10 answer questions.
Jsn.,.H.
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July-17-2t.
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Desirable Lots.

The following very Desirable Lets In.
Port Royal are offered Tor sale on reasonable terms
Six lots IN block f05, q
Two lots In block i0I-
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