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.sTHE LORD REIGNETH.o

The wisdom of God is manifest in all his
acts but in none more than in that he has
retained the sovereignty Of the universe in
his own hands. Were it possible for any sim
gle individual to obtain absolute dominion
over this world, it would not be long until we
all would be involved in remediless ruin.
There are some men who are ignorant enough
to believe that they are possessed Of wisdom
sufficient to govern the world and there are
some men ambitious enough to desire to sway
an absolute sceptre. There are, no doubt,
many men, who like Nero of old, desire the
power to sever the head from the body Of
every other man in the world. God, in his
infinite wisdom and boundless goodness, has
retained the government of the world in his
own hands. God reigued in creation. He
had no advisors and no assistants in bringing
into existence the world with its countless
tribes. He did not consult angels as to how
he would create man, nor man as to how he
would create the meanest reptile. God reigns
in providence. The clouds and the winds are
wholly and absolutely under his control.
Everything in the universe is managed and
disposed of by God. Nothing is so large and
great as not to need his protection, and moth
ing is so small and insignificant, as not to re-
ceive his watchful care and preservation.
There is but one sovereign in the universe.
God reigns in heaven and on earth. Angels
are his subjects, and he makes the wrath of
wicked men to praise him. In the gulf Of
endless despair God reigns, and ever will.
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&eadiuq fur the Sabbath.
CONDUCTED BY
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
(orIginal.]
FAULTFINDING.

If we were as industrious to correct our
own faults as we are to discover and publish
the sins and faults of others to the world,
things would be far different from what they
are. Some of the human family are like
carrion crows. They spend their whole time
in searching for something that is sinking
They delight to live in the midst of putrefac-
tion, and in breathing noisome stencil. No
mans soul is purified by searching. after the
faults of Others Its no sign Of pure heart
for the eyes to be always detecting notes in
other peoples eyes. Some peoples religion
seems to consist in discovering that nobody
but themselves has any religion. 1t is said
drunk men think every one is drunk but
themselves. 1t is strange thing that the
sins which we are addicted to ourselves, are
those on account of which we abuse Others
The thief hates the thief, the liar the falsi6er,
the drunkard despises the drunkard. Man is
a strange creature. Nothing but Gods grace
can redeem him from glaring contradictions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-18

aSs~ A horse car conductor in western city
got his ticket of leave in this manner At
night when he had finished his trips he began
counting his money, not knowing that the su-
perintendent was looking through crack in
the wall. This was the way the conductor
began to count. "Theres dollar for the
road, here's dollar for me- and so on to the
end of his $40 or more. He found to his sur
prise that there was an odd fifty cent script
which he had not change to divide. Finally
he concluded to toss up cent, and see wheth-
er he should have it or the road. 1t came
"head," and belonged to the road. This dis
appointed the conductor, so he thought he
would give himself another chance, and on
tossing up again he won, and put the script in
his pocket with good deal of satisfaction.
The nextd the superintendent called the con-
ductor to him and told him he had better get
his pay and leave. "Why?" said the conduc:
tor, "what have done?" "My friend" said
the superintendent, "the trouble is, I think
the road ought to have had one more chance in
that half dollar last night"
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AN UNEXPECTED B1LL.-A few days ago,
a well-dressed couple, in the prime of life,
stopped at hotel in neighboring town, and,
sending for Justice of the Peace, informed
that functionary that they wished to be mar
ried. The Justice said, Gail right" and en-
quired their names. After being told, it
struck him that he had performed the same
service for the lady some years before. Upon
enquiring if such,was not the case, the lady
said she had been married previously. "Have
you a bill from your former husband ?" asked
Mr.. Justice. EYES," she replied, II have a
BILL" This being satisfactory, the ceremony
was performed, and the couple we're declared
"man and wife," As they were about depart.
ing, the Justice, who had never seen "Bill
of Divorce" and having strong desire to be-
hold the document, thought this an excellent
opportunity to satisfy his curiosity. He,
therefore, said to the lady: "Have you the
bill with you p "Oh! yes" she replied.
"Have you any objection toallowing me to see
the bill?' said our friend. "None whatever" !"
she replied, stepping to the door and calling
to little boy some three or four years of age,
she said: "Here, Bill, come here quick, here
is gentleman that wishes to see you" The
gentleman wilted.-Anoka (Minn.,) Repub-
hcan.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

WHEREAS WIN. B. CLINE has applied to
w me for Letters Of Administration on all and
singular the goods and chattels rights and credits
of NATHANIEL McCAMMON, late of the coun-
ty aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probate's Court for the said county,
to be holden at York Court House, on the 26TH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, instant, to shew cause,
if any, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 9Th day of
September, in the year of our Lord, one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy three, andin the
9sth year of the Independence of the United
States of America.
JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
September IL 81 IT.
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How TO BE SAFE.-"Doctor," said pa
tient, about five years ago, after reading over
the prescription of distinguished friend of
temperance, whom ill-health had obliged him
to consult -"doctor, do you think that little
spirits, now and then, would hurt me very
much ?"-"Why, no, sir" answered the doc
tor, deliberately; II do not know that lit
tle-now and then-would hurt you very
much; but, sir, if you don't take any, it won't
hurt you at ALL"
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IN BANKRUPTCY,


In the District Court of the United States for the
District of South Carolina.
Er-Part J. Harry Clawson, Assignee, In Re.
Obediah Sarrat, Bankrupt.-Petitionf for Sale
of Real Estate.
NOTICE is hereby to all Creditors holding liens
~ against the estate of the above named Bank
rupt, to establish the same before w. l: Clawson,
ESD, Register in Bankruptcy, on or before the
25th instant and show cause, if any they have,
why the real estate of said Bankrupt should not
be sold free Of encumbrance, and the liens trans
fcrred to the proceeds of sale.
BY order of Court.
J. HARRY CLAWSON, Assignee.
Scptember IL 81 It
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THE TRUE SOUTHRON,
(FORMERLY THE SUMTER NEWS.)
ESTABLISHED IN 1866.
STRICTLY AWHITE MANS PAPER.
An Independent and fearless Journal, Devo-
ted to the Interests of the Good and
True People of the Country.

EROM the growing popularity and demand
abroad, for our paper, which after more than
seven years of unremitting labor and effort we
have the proud satisfaction Of seeing firmly estab-
lished, upon business basis, we are convinced of
the prOpriety of imparting to it broader charac-
ter, and making it a more general exponento OF the
sentiments and interests of the country at large,
and representative Of its intelligence and welfare,
but more especially Of the South and
OUR OWN SOUTHERN PEOPLE.
We have, therefore, determined, to the best ofour
ability, to occupy this higher and wider plane of
usefulness, and first step toward doing 80,
we abandon the name of the Sumter Necs, which
smacks too much of localisn, for that Of
THE TRUE SOUTHRON. "a
We shall continue, as heretofore, to stand firm
ly and squarely upon our principles, maintain
our independence, and to battle for right and
truth against official corruption, venality and
fraud-not swerving from the right through mo-
tives of crooked policy or fallacious and short
sighted expediency.
We receive no Government pap, to help us
along; but look to the men whose rights and in
terests we watch and defend, by day and by night,
to sustain us, by a cordial and liberal support.
We ask all friends Of r",I'
HONESTY AND GOOD GOVERNMENT
To interest themselves in extending. our circula-
corruption and vilainy of the Party in Power,
which is fast destroying the liberties Of our people
and the resources Of the country.
w. G. KENNEDY, Editor.
Single copies $500; two copies $500.
Address, DARR & OSTEEN,
Sumter, g. G.
August 81 81 ,mtf
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DIED WITH MY FACE TO THE FoE.-A
single shot, followed by loud shrek, told US
that one of our best men, Bradley, was wound
ed. He proclaimed his agony with loud
voice, turned over on his back, and commen-
ced kicking so vigorously that the surgeon
had difficulty in getting in reach of him.
"Poor fellow" said the doctor, as he saw a
whitish liquid oozing out, "shot in the blad-
der I am afraid it's fatal" and he commenced
opening his coat. "Oh my God," said Brad
ley, "I'm dead man I'll never get over it"
keep your spirits, my boy never say die" !"
said Captain johnson, kneeling kindly over
him.
Doctor" asked the wounded soldier, fee
bly,, "will you write to my mother and tell her
that died bravely doing my duty, with my
face to the foe, and that I thought of her
when was dying"
Eyes, yes" said the doctor, with dim eyes
and husky voice, 81 will write to her and
tell her, too," but suddenly springing to his
feet with an indignant and angry voice, ad-
ded-
"Why, confound it, man, you are not hurt
a bit; it's only your canteen that's shot, and
that's the water from it !; get up, will you"
Bradley raised up slowly, felt himself all
over, and, with an exceedingly foolish coun..
tenance, crawled back to his position, amid
the uproarious laughter of the whole regiment.
For months after that, on the march or il
camp, and sometimes in the stiffness of the
night, you would hear voice in one direction
demanding "what shall I tell your mother ?"
and perhaps half dozen responses would be
heard, "Tell her I died with my face to the
foe," and then "Canteen" Bradley would come
out and angrly hunt for the man that said it.
He seldom found him, but when he did there
was certain to be fight.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

WHEREAS LUCY DEEsE and GEORGE
w w. DEESE has applied to me for Letters
of Administration, on all and singular, the goods
and chattels. rights and credits of WILLIAM
DEESE, late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular, the kindred and creditors of the said de-
ceased, to be and appear before me at our next
Judge of Probate's Court for the said county to
be holden at York Court House on the 26TH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER, instant, to shew cause, if any,
why the said Administration should not be grant
ed.
September in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy three, and in the 9Sth
year of the Independence of the United States
of America, JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate
Snntambar Ii 81 2t
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KEEP Your PRoMIsEs.-The man who for
feits his word without good and sufficient rea-
son, on one occasion, will repeat, and is un-
worthy of your confidence. If American
boys and girls are trained to consider prom
ise as a sacred thing, the men and women
will soon be more honorable. Every day
life's worries are added to, and its cares in
creased, by some one forfeiting their word.
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September IL
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District Of South Carolina.
Er-Parte J. Harry Clawson, Assignee, Tn Re.
Thomas Palmer, ,Bankrupt.-PettionJor Jor Sale
Of Real Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Creditors hold
~ ing liens against the estate Of the above
named Bankrupt, to establish the same before
before W. I. Clawson, Esq, Registerin Bankrupt
cy on or before the 25th instant, and show cause,
if any they have, why the real estate Of said
Bankrupt Should not be sold, free of encum-
brance, and the liens transferred to the proceeds
of sale.
BY order of Court.
J. HARRY CLAWsON, Assignee.
September II 81 2t
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WHO KNOWS BEST

"Pick up your playthings, my little man,
said Mrs. G. as she passed through the pleas.
ant little room which answered for both sit
ting and dining room. "See, Willie, you
can't have noticed the clock, for tis almost
time for papa, and I shall have to hurry to
have dinner ready for him."
But the little boy yawned, looked up at
the time.piece, and said, 81 don't want to
pick up my playthings. I don't feel able" ="
This studded inability was one of Willie's
besetting sins, for he had often heard the ex-
cuse given by older people for leaving undone
things which otherwise would have been
done.
Mrs. G. passed on and paid no attention to
what t. little boy said, for she always insis-
ted on her commands being complied with.
"Why, Willie you won't have these things
picked up; and what will papa think when
he comes and finds no dinner, and the floor
strewn with your playthings," said Mrs. G. as
she reappeared on her way to the kitchen.
This started Willie little, and he began to
pick them up, but very slowly.
"There, Willie, shall have no more daily
ing, and will give you just five minutes to
make everything all nice and neat here
The little boy still pouted and let the lazy
spirit rule him, until half the time had gone,
although he knew just what to expect if the
hand passed that "big dot" and his work was
not done. Then with desperate effort he
shook off its rule, and flew around the room
in haste, with glance at the clock after the
deposit of each separate handful in the box.
The clock struck twelve. Mrs; G. looked in.
He was just lifting his box to take it into its
corner.
Call done! that's nice," said mamma.
didn't mamma say you could pick them up
if you tried?"
"Yes, mamma"
"But you said you could not possibly do it
in so short time. Now, my little boy, who
knew best, you or mamma"
"You did," said Willie.
"Then, my dear child, hope you'll remem-
Der it the next time you have something to
do"
Iwonder if Willie is the only little boy
who thinks he knows better than mamma,
and who finds out he is mistaken.
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October 8 40 ~
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
York County.

UTHEREAS R. L. HOPEhas applied to mefor
w Letters of Administration on all and sngu-
lar, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of
HENRY LEECH, Up. c.) late of the county afore-
said, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonsh alland
singular, the kindred and creditors ofthe said de-
ceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Judge of Probates Court for the said County, to be
holden at York Court House on the 26TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, instant, to shew cause, if any, why
the said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 9th day of
September in the year of our Lord one thousand
eighthundred and seventy three, and in the 9Sth
year of the Independence of the United States Of
America, JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
September IL 81 2t&
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FANNY's BLANKET.-Fanny, the brown
horse, had been blanketed in the stable,
through the winter, as matter of course.
But when spring had fairly come, and the
nights were mild, her blanket was left off.
Soon, however, there was change of wealth
er; and the nights, though not severe, were
such as, in Fanny's own estimation, made her
blanket needful. Her owner, however, did
not think of it. Her stall on one side is only
boarded about as high as her head ; and the
blanket was left lying across this partition.
In the morning, when her owner went into
the barn to give her her breakfast, her blank
ct lay in roll on her back. No one could
have been in the stable; and, of course, if
hands had put on the blanket, it would have
been spread over the horse
Fanny had turned her head as far as she
could, taken the blanket in her teeth, and
tossed it, in roll, over her. If not quite
efficient for the time, it was plain request
for the future.-Children's Hour.
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aIA 1t is so little we spend in religion, and
so very much upon ourselves; so little to the
poor, and so without measure to make our
selves sick, that we seem to be in love with
our own mischief and strive all the ways we
can to make ourselves need more than nature
intended. -,Jcremu Taplor.
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WHAT SHE saba colored man living
on Macomb street, having long admired
a colored widow living in the block next
above, but being afraid to come out boldly
and reveal his passions, went to white man of
his acquaintance, the other day, and asked him
to write the lady letter asking her hand in
marriage. The friend wrote, telling the wo-
man in few brief lines, that the size of her feet
was the talk of the neighborhood, and asking
her if she could pare them down little. The
colored mans name was signed, and he was to
call on her Sunday night for an answer.
Yesterday, the writer of the letter met the
negro limping along the street, and asked him
what the widow said. The man showed him
the blood.shot eye, scratched nose, lameleg,
and spot on the scalp where handful Of
wool had been violently jerked out, and he
answered, in solemn tones: "She didn't say
nu6n, an didn't stay there morn min
ute ~-Detroit Free Press
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LIME.

TTAVING rented the "old Whisonant Lime
Ill Kiln," the undersigned have perfected ar
for supplying FRESH LIME, in any
quantity. 1t will be sold at the Kiln, delivered
in wagons at distant points, or shipped on the
Airline Railroad. For further particulars, ad-
dress us at Antioch, York county, s. G:
H. K. & j. l.. ROBERTS.
July "a 30 lUt
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Executor of the estate of J.. S. WORKMAN,
deceased, will make final settlement of the
said estate, with the Judge of Probate of YORK
county, on the 9Th day of October next, when he
will Apply for final discharge from liability
as Executor of the said estate.
J. F. WORKMAN, Executor,
September ~ oI~
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ROSES HOTEL,
FORMERLY HUNTS HOTEL.)
COLUMBIA. 8. Q.

COLUMBIA, 8. @.
VTHIS HOUSE is in the centre of the city, con-
i venient to all the Public Offices and Business
Houses located on the southwest corner Of the
SITE House Square, has been recently re-opened
and renovated, and will now compare favorably
with any Hotel at the South.
ROSES OMNIBUS will convey passengers to
and from every train, free Of charge.
Also, first-class Carriage for the accommoda-
tion of ladies.
TRANSIENT BOARD $3.50 per day.
w. f. ROSE, Proprietor.
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YORKVILLE MARBLE YARD.

n ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
IL is fully prepared to supply, at short notice,
MONUMENTS, TOMBsToNEs,
And every other description of work in this line,
for which there is demand in this section. He
will endeavor to give satisfaction to his customers
and will guarantee that in every case the quality
and style of his work will be in accordance with
the price charged for it. Thankful for the patron-
tinuance,
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