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CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT!
The Perfection OF All Food.
Lmrni"ubic for Chiidrcn ana In


rniifS.
THIS delicious, wholesome and nou-
r'shing preparation contains the
elements of Phosphorus and Nitrogen.
Wnlch are found in no other siuyl, ar
,c'c OF i""h, in such proportions To
meet the requirements of the WhOic Hu-
m''" WSfcn', and almost entirely taken
by separation from fine uhifc f,ur.
Physicians and scientific men unite
~ attcsting To the fact that il CrusLcd
Hhhc |tHC" was more extensively
used ~ daily diet there would l.,
Much LESS CKSEaS, aud To those sui.
"rihG with Dyspepsia. CoStivcucss
lack "t Mental and Bodily NigOr it j,
particularly recommended.
1T - used for Puhhiu|S, Soup. Cruel
Mullins. Frittcrs, Cakes, Desert, cold
with MIX. Sugar or Syrup, aud IL j,
an excellent substitute for Rice, Corn
Meal. Tapiaca Saro, &c.
Made into Il tea hy simply boiIIuu
and straining, with II little swretcning
It's "A perfect substitute for nut,trG
f"o'( Jor i"Jtr"ts. Put up in H.. pack.
age, with directions for cooking uuou
each, nnd for sale at the New, CheaI
Fahlily Grocery Of
w. ID. LEMMOND,
where ir.t-class supplies for the inner
man are kept constutly on hand.
would direct special attention Ia
my stock ofTEAS, which is full and
nj reduced prices.
also Keep taS in the pnsu separately
n stock of Fancy Groceries, Confcc.
tons, Toys, &c. and as romplrtr u-
VIII the market and season guarantee.
June Is, 1873.
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[)NfNSi'D FlLDORING, CEILING
Of Mouding
randy Window
m hn no;i Stair Rail Ncwrl rnurs ta,dM
tl
want
me the Sas,B
the Itv (LnrI,Sr,
all
years.
opposite Wanlo
,c WI"
D. W. PENNINGTON is the Agent ,y. all
dcsir", rn,atn f''~'' A"' WI" give AL inc
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PATENT MEDICINES OF approved
compounds in giant variety.
INDIGO and other dye stuff.
PAINTS. Oils, Narnish, Glass, Putty,
kEitOSENE, Lamps and Chimncys,
LAMP Fixtures, &c.
We also keep for sale
DIR. FITLER'S RHEUMATIC
SYRUP,
And various Bittcrs for Invalids
Opium, Morphine, Quininc, CalomeI,
Camphor. Paint Brushes, Hair Brushes,
busters, White Wash Brushes, Sponge,
Pcrtumcry, Cooking Extracts, Fancy
Toilet Articles, Surgical and Dental Ia
struments, Syringes, &c.
Drs. McMeans Il Roses Elixir Of Opi-
um, Female Regulator" Pile Oint-
ment, Insect Powders, Hog and Chick
en- cholera powders, Tea, pepper, spice,
ginger, cloves and mace. etc.
All OF which we offer at short profit.
ns4-Physicilns' Prescriptions MI, d
at shurt hotl.c.
STRAIT & DAVIS
May -. 1870.
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THE TRUE SOUTHR0N,
(Formcrty 1he Sumter N,ws.)
ESTABLISHED 1856.
STRICTLY A White MATS PAPER
IN I"d"7''ndrm dnd Gnricss Jomr,.ut,
DcroIcd tO the Interests nj tie
GOOd d,.d Tru> IcnI,kc
NJ IH~ COun;ry.

From the growing popularity and de-
Hinhd, abroad, ior our PAPER. which ar
Ter more than seven years al unremit-
ting labor ami effort We have the proud
satisfaction nf seeing iirnIiy established,
upon business hasis, We arr cOnv inced
"f the propriety of imIartiny to il a
broader character, AMI making IL a
more general exInnent az the senti-
nents un'l interests Of the Country ut
large, and representative Of Its inteiIi-
gencc and welfare, but more especially
"f the south and our own Southern
people. We have, therefore. deter.
mined, to the best Of our ability. Ia uc.
cupy this higher and wider plane Of
usefuiucss, and IA n first step towards
doing so. We abandon the name OF The
S Dit.r Ncus, which snIncks too much
of lOcalism fur that of
THE True SOCTWRON
We shall continue, as heretofore. To
stand firmly nnI salIureiy u,nn our
principles. '!!aintii.G eur independence,
nnu To isittle for right and ruth against
ofhcini corruption, venaiity aud fraud
not sw"rviny from the right through
motives of crooked policy or fallacious
hhd Slprt sighted rx xpedirncy.
We receive no GOrerRHiCHk jUD, to
help us along but lok to the men
whn-c rights and intrTc-ts We watch
and defend. 10y ,lny and by night, To
sustain us, by "A cordial aud liberal sup.
port. We ask all friends at honesty
and goni government ta Interest them
selves in extending our circulation, nnd
thereby ail us IN our battle against the
corruption and villainy Of the Party In
power, which II filst destroying the lii
critics of our people aud the Resources of
the county.
Single copies $500; two copies 81. 90.
Address.
DARR & OSTEEN,
- sumter, =. e.
w. q. KENNEDY, EDIToR.
Sep. 3, lST3tf.
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DR.. RADWAY'S
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

perfectly taseiess elegantly roa,ci With sweet rnm
purge. regulate. purify cleanse sud srenst hen ksi.
says Pills for the cure OF AL disorders al III. stomach
Liver. Dowes khueyA Bladder. Nervous p.~a...
Headache. ipation Co-sivrnes. Iaive.iL.n Iy.
Hepsia. boesnsss. Bilious Yevsr. Inhsn naiton al ih.
Hovsk, piles, ana all Dcransein~nts the late
ysSsve Warranted to nect . positive cure. Pur-Iv
Vegetable eontsinny no mercury. mnsr delslsr
few dosss of RlDwAr's FILLS will free N. .-.
10 N from A the shove named dsordsra Price q.
per nol. sold BI DHUUaiSTa
Rad "rALsE AND TRUE" Rand one l-trer
Seasap TO RADWAY co, No n warren - k,u
Tsrk. Information worth thovsands - IL " ssn: ,ou
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Every Day an Increase in Flesh
and WEIGHT is Seen and Felt.

Ercry drop Of the sARsAFARTLLIAN REsot-
VENT eommnnicsi". through tho Biood. swe At Urine
sni ohef Fuiis and juices ~ The system the yIynT ~
s ipr " rensi,, The ~.h,s Of til. body With and
Alund material scruula. ~ phill-, C,r,,un, ptlun
Glanduiar disease Ulcers in t,e throat M"nih Tn.
nors Nodes the Gsnds and other parts NJ the y.tem
korc Eyes Srumorvus discharges from the Ear. and
ths wSrs form. o. stin disease. Eruption. Fever
Acne, Black Spots Worms In the FIr,h Tunor. Can.
Gers In the Womb And AL weakening aud psinfuI dis.
ehArres Night sweaia lrss of Sperm wastes Of
hs ne prnaiple are within the curative range this
SondsI ~ aodsrn the mlsirS. and ts~ days - ~
prove TO using either tc,s run, "
d.e ase Its potent power to them
" me patent, daily becoming reduced nv the wsstss
ana decomposition that IL cantinuAiy Progressing suc
eeecs IN Arrssting thee wastes and rerars the sa,ns
win new material IN sde from sl,hy ths
the sARSAfARiLLiAS viii aud d.es secur~-s cure
certan; for when once this remedy uces lis
work OF publication and succeeds in d ing the
l"-s OF wastes s repairs VIII bn rapid ani every
t.'e patient vi feel hmse
aud weight ircrr ssing.
Net only does the SARsArAsitIiLs R.solvp., .1e.l
all known remedial agents In The Chrnc &c r,.
iuloua and skiu Gi,< but A. 4, th.
only positive cure for - " WV
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HEADQUARTERS,
ARMY OF SPIRITS.
CAMP IoLE-IN-THE-GHoUN ID.
AUGUST l3, 1873.

General Orticr, No. l.:
Il ON and after this date oII
@I persons wishing to purchase
al good aud pure LIQUORS are
Mh requested To call at the Hole
RAN in-the-Ground," where they
nv Will find the largest and finest
if STOCK OF LIQUORS in
w Lancaster Coun,y; consisting
A of imported French Brandy,
Jamaica Rum, Holland Gin
scotch and Irish WhiSkeys; Cham
IaHhcan Scuppcrn0ng Wines Noun
tam Apple Brandy. Mountain Corn
Whiskey, fine old Rye Whiskeys, Of
several brands; imported Scotch Ale.
which will be sold in quantities not
less than one quart, AND FOR THE CASH
ONLY.
return thanks to the people Of Lam
cas- er County for the patronage here
t"iorc extended, and trust that by "A
close attention to business, fair and
honest dealing. TO merit their coutju-
ucd favors.
WM. Nick. MITTAG.
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'Br"akiast. .Dnner. tSuppcr.
Night Train North connect. IN rough
to all points North, via Richmond, mr.
irving In New York mt i2j D.. M. -
south bound Trains CONNECT at Angus
ia for all points South and West
Through tickets sold ami baggage
checked To all principal points. Sleep
ing cars on all Night Trains.
r.. X. DORSEY,
Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent.
JAS. ANDERSON, Gen. Supt.
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THE PAIN-kIILER, manufactured
by PERRY DAVIS l. Son, has won for
itself reputation unsurpassed i'm med
ical preparations. The unirersutity Of
the ttcHrond for the Pain-Killer IL u
novel, interesting. and surprising fru-
turc in the history of this m.dicime.-
The Pain-liillcr is now regularly sold
in large and stcar'iy incyrdSiny guam
titles, not only to general agents i'm
every State and Territory of the Union
and every Province in British AnericA.'
hutto Butnos Ayres, Brazil. Uruguay,
Perm. Chill, and other South American
States, t0 the Sandwich islands, to
Cuba and other West India Islands {;
England and Continental Europe: to
NoZnmbiquc, Madagascar, ZanzibaI,
and other a frican lands; to Australia
and Calcutta, Rangoon and other
places in India. Ii has also been sent
to China, and We doubt If .l,er. IL any
breign port or any inland ci,y i'm \ fri
ca or Asia, which is frequentcd by
American and European missionaries,
travellers or traders, into which the
Pain Killer has not been introduced.
The extent Of it's usefulness is anoth-
er great feature OF this remarkable
medicine. il il not only the best thing
ever known, as everybody will confess
for bruises, cuts. burns, &c, but for
uNScntery or cholera, or any sort of
bowel complaint, 1t is u remedy unsur-
passed for efficiency and rapidiiy of nc-
ton. In the great cities OF British
India and the West India Islands and
other hot climates, it has become the
standard medicine for nIl such COM
plants, as well as dyspepsia. liver com
plants, and other kindred disorders.
For coughs and colds, cunker, asthma.
and rheumatic difficulties it has been
proved 10y the most abundant and con-
vincing trials and testimony, to bc an
invaluahlc medicine. The proprictors
are in possession OF letters from per
sons of the highest character aud re-
sponsibility, tcstifying In uncquivocal
terms to the cures effected and the sat
isfactory results produced. i'm an end
less variety OF eases 10y the usc Of this
great medicine. That the Pain Killer
il deserving Of all its proprictors claim
TOR it * amply proved by the unparal-
eilcd popularity IL has attained. 1t is
n sure and effective remedy. II Is sold
IN almost every country in the world,
ami II berDminH more and more poIu-
lar every year. Its healing properties
have been fully tested, all over thc
world and II ncei only to- be known to
be priced. Sold by all Druggists.
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DoPASS s. CLYBURN,
C0UhSElLGRS AT LAW.

State and United States Courts.
business will he promptly aud faith
fully attended to in all OF the Courts of
the State, aud Of the United States for
South Carolina.
w. l.. DEPAss, B. IL. CLYBURS,
Camden, =. e. Lancaster, S. G,
May 70, 1870. Il,
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GENUINE

Durham. Challenge Durham R,I,
w hite, Occonecchec and Earm.r.'
Choice Smoking Tobacco.
Just received also the finest brands
of Segars-
liernldo.
I'll Carinto,
Partayas.
LoIdrus.
La Espanola,
FL lti" Sella,
Jolly Boys,
Globe, &e.
Ana different other grades.
Also, Chewing Tobacco of ,Iitr.r.rt
grades. For sale hy
DIR. J. ii. WTrmERsrooS 4 Co.
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TIE GREAT REMEDY FOR
C0NSU N PTI0N

C0NSU PTI0N
which can be cured by q
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, rs has been
proved by tho hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be tho most
reliable preparation ever in
roduccd for tho relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
rcsorted to In season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure iii the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Soro Throat, Pains or Sore
ness i'll the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up q
Cough, and leave tho cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
looscns and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing tho cause Of
the complaint.
PREPARED ut
SETH W. PoWLE 4 SONS, Boston, Hsss.,
And sold by Drussists and Dealers generally.
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Thanks! Thanks. Thankst!.

TAKE TIilS method Of returning
thanks for tho very liberal patron
age ! have received from the leoplc of
this community and the county gene
rally.
As in he past 40 In the future, { pro-
mise to give strict attention to all work
80 my line, executing IL in o workman
like and faithful manner.
Buggies, Wagons, &c, put up In any
style, to sIit the fancy.
All NEW WORK wARRENTED
to be IA good ~ anybody can do, North,
East, South or West.
Repairing done Mt short notice, and
OH reasonable terms.
A J. BELDON,
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NEUS TO no USE-K EEPEES.

GIANTS SEA FOAM the hest prep
" aration for all Culinary purposes
noOw IN use, for sale nj ~.
- LASCAsrER CONFECTIONERY.
June ~, 1873.
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. R. RAD WAYS
Sarsaparillian ResOlVelt

TkE oREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
MAS MADE THE Mosr AsrosrsHINa CURES. 40
SUICK go RAPID ARR THE CHANGES, THB
aODI UkDERlOEs, UNDER THE iHFLURS,,1
9n IHIs TRULY WONDERFUL MEDICINE
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THE LANCASTER DRUG STORE

.:.Ii&l sasss.
WE would respectfully inform our
w friends and the public generally
that our stock OF MEDICINES large
ly increased by late purchases made in
perSon are now opened and offered for
following articles, together with many
others not enumerated VIZ:
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CAMDEN, s. G.. July 10Th. 1873
CAPTAIN w. .CLSBURS. Agent Df the
Richmond Banking aud Insurance
Company.
DEAR TT affords me great pleas
ure tn nck now'edge the receipt OF Seven
Hundren Ds,!lais. the fuii amount for
which my building ia the Town OF
Camden was insured in your Company.
Respectfully Yours,
II. ID. THOMAS.
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FEVER AND AGUE,

-, rsvER ~ ASp AGuE cured 10, my cents. Thor. 10
and ARus. and all other haiarious RIiops Scarlet,
Typhoid, Yellow. and other Fevers aided by RAD.
NACs PlLLsl 80 quick a. RADwAys RR AbY MP,
LIEF. my conts per bottle.
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CAMDEN. &. e.. July 18th, 1873.
CAPTAIN w. CLYBuRN, Agent of the
Richmond Banking aud Insurance
Company.
DEAR SIR:-I take pleasure In ac-
knowlrdging to You tho receipt OF One
Thousand Duliars, the same Icing the
full amount for which my Granary, in
the County Of Kershaw, was insured
IN your Company.
Yours Respectfully,
ADAM TEAM,
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The Short Line Schedule.

CHAR, Col. & AUGUSTA IL. II. Co.,
COLUMBIA, =. c., Oct. 9. 1873.
The following Passenger Schedul.
vii he operated on and after Sunday
18th instant:
GOING NORTH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-26
visi Ing Firemeu.

THEIR ARRIVAL IN THE oITY-sERESApFs LAST
NIaHr-vlsITING ro-pAY.
The Liberty Hose company No l., OF New
Brunswick. New jersey mentioned in yestardAy's
COMMERCIAL, arrived here in the steamer And
last evening. at 81 O'Clock They we're met at
the wharf. foot Of King street. by delegation
from the Water Witch Fire Co. whose guests the
visitors are, and escorted to the Water Witch
Engine House. where they were warmly well
comed
ILe visiting company number % very fine
looking men but rather under the average size
Of hremen in general. They brought with them
their beautiful Hose Carriage, which was much
admired by our citizens, The Darrah Brass
Baud OF New Brunswick fifteen pieces also &C.
company the visitors and from the music fur
ilshed, the most uncnltivated can conclude that
they are no novices III the art
The visitors were entertained at the Delaware
House, last evening, where they will remain du
ring their visit, by. the Water Witch Company
lhe Baud Is putting up at the Washington
House.
Last evening. delegations Of each Company
accompanied by the band. marched down Mar
ket street and sereuaded the Chief of the Will
mington Fire Department, Mr.. George Mccall
who responded in neat and appropriate sd.
dress, welcoming the visitors to the hospitality
o the city.
Mr.. McCres, lst Assistant Engineer, and
Mayor Smms were then visited and sereuaded
his morning the visitors headed by the band
were escorted arouud the city on s brief visit TO
the different Fire Companies, where they were
cordially received The visitors express them
selves highly delighted with the city and the hos
PIT ,hty OF the cltlzens. The Msyur Of New
Brunswick, Thomas de Russey and the Chief Of
the New Brunswick Fire Department, VIM.
Strong, are expected tins evening.
The visitors will leave IN the Steamer Ehon
al A. Nj, tomorrow, for their homes
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-26
City Council.

REdrLNR MEEEINo LAST rEvENISd-LARdE AMOUNT
~ BrsfShss TRANSACT cIED-oRpISANcks PASSED.
A..
The regular meeting Of the City Council was
heli last evening, President Maris in the chair
The Finance Committee reported that james
NooAey had been employed a. the expert to eN-
Amiue the accounts OF the city. Adopted
On notion Of Mr.. Candy thS Street Committee
was discharged from the further consideration
q the sever At Third and Poplar streets. the
SelA asked for having been dsne
Tie petition Of William Carter and others for
grsdirs, cuibpg and paving LAmmott street. was
referred 10 the Committee on Opening Streets
The Street Committee reported in favor OF a.
!oNEG A Qunby TO extend s railroad track
trem the W 4 W. RaiiroSd to Front street
Adopted
Tie petition Of Philip Pluukett to have the
bed of Ihlrd street from Adams to Van Buren,
street cuEbed and paved, wss postponed until
the ihird meeting in October.
The same committee reported iSvorahly on the
peu;on Of Jenkins Atkinson to build coal
vault. Adopted
Same Committee reported Is sorAbls on the
petition Of J, Morton Poole S Co. 10 h4ve Thorue
street mAcAdAmized The work Was postponed,
EsilnAted cost Sl.27 per yAal
he street ammissioneT reported A. men and
y horses and carts employed, &nithe chief en-
s!neet Of the water works reported 81 men EN-
f.oyed
The water committee reportei fSvorahly in the
pen lon for water il Front street between
FrAt sin and Broonle,
lie committee on city property reported in
fSSoy q isHns drain from ihs rear Of the City
ia. 70 the King street seWsr and the siukIng
sei.s "a the front areas Of the Hall. Estimated
cost $50, Adopted
Tie Use of the City Hall WAS granted 10 D.
GAlSsle ioT s bAIl Ostober Slst.
pom petition Of IhsuAS {. Robinson snd
CtaeTs for the city to take charge Of and repair
tie sprirg at Eighth and Monroe streets, the
committee reported fAvorAbly, provided the pro-
peIiy owners donate the ground necessary to
hiips the wster Across 10 Eighth street and
grant the privilege Of oonstfuciine tile drAln
10 Shlpiey run. estimated cost S3,Q, Adopted.
TIE Lamp Committee reported in favor OF
lAup ST HIM and Van Blrsu streets Cost Sl2
and adverse TO plseing 8 lamp on Ihiri street,
between Walnut and Poplar Adopted.
lbe Committee on Opening Streets reported
II tsvoE of postpoulng grading certain streets
Fe;l,lOaei for by John Doug gherty. Il MAlmsteu
and others until the hrst mestIns IN May. 1874
The same Committee reported favorSb.y on the
petition Of Robert Cook for the grading the bed
Uf III street Cost S7S.
Tie ordnance relative 10 special police WAS in
definitely postponed.
The Committee on Law reported that the
pending orilnance in relation 10 the City Wa er
Works the pAylng Of West street and in relA-
ton to the Wilmington and BgAniyvine Cems-