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TO Publishers.
SITUATION wanted by first-class
= printer. Steady, fast and accurate.
City experience.
Address, stating wages, "Printer,"
care Press & Banner. Abbeville, S. C.
June 4, 1873, S-tf
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nea The friends of our honoret

nea. The friends of our honored
townsman, Judge Wardlaw, will
be pained to learn that he was at
tackled with something like apo
plexy on Saturday morning last,
and il still seriously indisposed.
There is no one who occupies a
higher place in the affections of our
people, and we trust that he may
soon be restored to his usual health.
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The Next Cotton Crop.

The, commercial journals of the
country are already discussing the
prospects of the future crop OF
cotton, and giving prominence
naturally to all the circumstances
which look to an increased produc-
ton. The Ncao York Bulletin, an
able and reliable journal, estimates
a largesincrease in the area planted
and in the amount Of fertilizers used.
This increase Of area it estimates
at seven and a half per cent. Tex
as being estimated at fifteen per
cent, and South Carolina at ten
per cent. AS to our own State,
the CharlestonzNe,rs from its own
carefully prepared returns, is dis
posed to think that this is an over
estimate, and that the increase OF
area will not exceed two and a half
per. cent-the increase being prin-
cipally in the mountain districts,
where the cotton culture has been
extended at the expense Of that of
grain. There has been some in
crease in the use of fertilizers, but
not materially to increase the last
years production. So many con-
tingencies may arise to affect the
growing crop, that all estimates at
this stage are necessarily vague and
unreliable; and the Bulletin is dis
posed to- set them down for no
more than they are worth. 1t
says:
"From South Carolina and Louis
lana we have no estimate; Gal
weston correspondent thinks the
crop of Texas will fall below that
of last year; North Carolina ex-
poets to show an increase of 10 per
cent; and estimates from Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi range
between 100000 and 100000
bales for the United States. These
figures, however, it is to be remem-
bered, are Of little value except so
far as they illustrate the impor-
tance attached to the facts and indi-
cations which have thus far appear
ed; subsequent Developments may
change the whole basis of estimates,
except SO far ss respects acreage
the only Interchangeable condition
ascertainable at this stage of the
crop
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p@A Miss Essie Cater, the only
daughter of Dr.. F. P. Cater, of
Anderson, died suddenly in the
Lunatic Asylum on Friday last.
She had been an inmate of the in
stitution few weeks only.
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The Cotton States, The Forest
City, The Marion, The
Fire Sides.
Il. W. Lawson & Go.
June 4, 1873, ST
Citation for Letters Of Administration
The State Of South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

By G. w. GUFFIN, Esq, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, VIM. H. PARKER,
made suit 20 me, to grant him Letters OF
Administration of, the Estate and Effects
of w. T. Carter, late Of Abbeville Coun-
ty, deceased.
THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
and admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said VIM. II.
Carter, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me, In the Court of Probate,
to be held at Abbeville Court House,
South Carolina, on 10th June next,
after publication hereof, at IL o'clock, to
shew cause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand. and seal, this
Sd day Of Ju e, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-three, and in the ninety
seventh year of American Indepen.
dence.
Published on the 4th day of June
1873, in the Abbeville Press and
Banner.
G. w. GUFFIN,
J. p. 4. G..
June 8, 1873, SGT
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49, The storm Of last Friday
extended to Anderson, and consid-
cradle damage was done to the
young corn and cotton. Large
trees were uprooted.
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solomon, of the South Carolina Bank

Solomon, of the South Carolina Bank
and Trust Company; Col. J. b. Pal
NOR, of the Central National; the
Rev. Wm. Martin, of the Citizens
Savings, and the Messrs. Scott, of
the old banking establishment Of
Scott, Son & Co. The Union Savings
was established in 1872, and has
made rapid progress financially:
The Bank and Trust Company intend
establishinga Branch Bank in Charles
ton next extump. Colonel Palmer,
has his hands about full Of business,
being also tho President Of the Char
lotte, Columbia Il Augusta Railroad
Company; he is making many i'm.
proven nts for this company, causing
cars to be built, and has purchased
new iron for a large part Of the way
between. here and Charlotte, N. c.,
which fact will be pleasant to hear OF
by those of our friends who know OF
the iolting the old fashioned strap
rails cause. Colonel Palmer does not
allow bis labor to worry him, and his
face always wears q smile. The la-
dies think him handsome mau, but
he is not vain aDd so we chronicle
the fact.' >,., :,
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p@- Jack Thomson is one of
the most promising young men
about town. If any one wishes to
be convinced, let him employ Jack
to do some garden work.
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Bridal Outfits.
IDARTICULAR attention paid toths
getting up of Bridal outfits, at the
EMPORIUM OF FASHICN.
1st June, 10,
Soda Water !! Soda FaIrr!t (

TIME subscribers are now prepared
to furnish the best of Soda Water
at their well-known stand near the Me-
Ilwaine Corner. Everything has been
nicely arranged, and will be kept in per-
feet order. The ladies are especially In
vited to partake of this refreshing bev-
erage.
J. B. & WI. ROGERS.
June A, 1873.
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EFFICIENT OFFICER. - DR.. N.
Hart, Depot and Express agent,
and postmaster here, is one Of the
most courteous, prompt, and eff
cient officers on the Road.
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FINE CLOVER. The finest field
Of clover that we have seen. this
year is on DR.. J. A. Stuart's farm.
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DANCE AT THE HOTEL. - AT the
Hotel in Ninety-Six, a number of
the ladies and gentlemen assembled
after tea, on Wednesday evening
last, and danced to the enlivening
strains of sweet music even to the
"wee sma hours
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q CO..
Eauaily Groceries.

Family Groceries.
VMTE are receiving and will keep
W.. constantly on hapd, TEAS, SU-
GAR, COFFEE, LARD, BACON,
Oakland & Co. Eagle Brand Sugar-Cur-
ed Hams, Soda, Rice, FLOUR BEST
Family;) SALT, SOAP STARCH,
BEUEING, MILK LUNCH CRACK
ERS; MOLASSES, (Fine New Orleans)
CANDIES; }and Q General
and Complete Stock Of FAMILY GRO
CERIES.
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The New CoUNTY.-The citizens
of this place are still hopeful that
the day is not far distant when this
will be the county site of a new
county. They think the distance
so great to Abbeville Court House
that they would sooner incur the
additional expense of public build
ings and county Offices than to be
compelled to come to Abbeville for
their law.
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The TAppAHANNoa WHEAr.>--Th
is a new variety of wheat which
has been introduced in this vicinity
by Mr.. E. S. Hale. This wheat is
in favor among the planters of
Ninety-Six and other portions of
the District where it has been in
rroduced. The finest field that we
have seen this year is of the Tap
pahannoc seed.
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The BRIDGE. The citizens of
Ninety.Six, and their neighbors on
both sides of the Saluda, are anx-
ious to have a bridge built across
the river, and all agree as to its
Importance to all, the only differ
ence being as to where it shall be
located. We trust some satisfactory
arrangement may be made that
will please all.
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IMPROVEMENTS. - The Baptist
here contemplate building a house
of worship. Mr.: F. M. Pope has
generously offered to make dona-
ton of an eligible lot on which to
build. Various other improve
ments are in contemplation-new
residences by Messrs. Pope and j..
A. Richardson, and residence by
Mr.. J. w. D. Kinard-three brick
stoves by Col. Med. Miller-and a
large new Depot to be built BY the
Greenville & Columbia Railroad du-
ring the Simmer.
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The CEops.-The crops general
ly in the neighborhood promise
we'll. The stands, of cotton are
good and the fields are we'll work
ed. The wheat looks we'll, We
saw a fine field of wheat, Of Mr..
Lawrence Stuart's.
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Ch. B. Co. com'rs.

Abbeville G. H., !
3 June 2, 1873, 8-2t I
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THE FASHION SEASON.

: The pleasant days fnd:swarms ESQ
to speak, } of Columbia beauty on the
streets, neither are they behind the
fashions and styles-for theenterpris-
ing merchants, of which this city has
many, including among the principal:
houses. Messrs. r. C. Shiver Il Co.. G..
F. Jackson and others-keep every:
thiug'a lady wants, and that Of the
latest style, except husband and,
once in a while one of these necessi-
tics of happy life is en.rapped; the
proprietors of the stores think they
mako better clerks afterwards.
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- JUNE I, To-
, THE MANDAMUs CASE.

IdE MANOh.uOo .SAoC'
The tenth instant is the day fixed
Upon for the arguments in mahdamns
case, of Morton, Bliss T. Co., to compel
Comptroller-G General Hoge to levy the
TAX for the paymentof the interest on
the bonded debt. It is exciting much
interest here. The argument of AZ
'torney-General Melton, is being
elaborately prepared and will certain
Iy occupy an entire day. Able Conn.
sci are employed on tho side Of the
petitioners, including Messrs. Cham
berIain and Carroll. The return. to
the petition which has been filed, OBJ
iects to the levy on ten different
points, the constitutionality of the act
of the General Assembly, and the ju-
risdiction of the Supreme Court be-
ing brought into question the re-
turn also considers over seven million
Of the bonds illegal, and wrongly out
standing.
TIE MoDocs.
News by telegraph tonight reports
the capture of the whole of the
Modoc Indians. excepting Captain.
Jack and two warriors. Jack was in
durance o:ce, but by the blunders of
the military was allowed to escape.
A GENERAL COURT MARTIAL o
convenes here to-day for the trial of
Lieut.. Gallaher, the officer who o
short time ago shot and killed u SOL
dierin spartanburg.
The death ra,e.in this city has been
larger this week than usual, there be-
ing eleven reported.
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A MAY BALL.

!. AS I write q splendid gathering is
tripping the light fantastic toe, to the
beautiful music Of the Post Band in
Parker's hall, the occasion being the
of what the scholars
in the art can do after three weeks
by Professor Sheldon, of Washington
D.. g. The friends and parents of
the children are all present, and the:
rainy night has not kept many q
charming face away. It is magnif-
cent and pleasant affair. AS we look
in upon in the welt-known faces Of
lawyers, clerks, back officers, sta.e
officials, county officers. from several
parts of the State, and many ladies .
joyful scene, but the gayest of them
all are the children. The clock has
struck one and still the music goes
on. Presuming our readers are. like
tho writer sleepy at this hour, we will
bid them good night and wish them
happy dreams.
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ON OF THE LEGISLATURE,

ed the general opinion IS against II
Iby great odds, and it will not proba'
bly, occur. However. q prominent
State Senator was heard to remark
to. .day, that if the General Assembly
would go to- work and find out how
much the legal debt was, he favored
an extra session.
There is a dearth of money in the
Treasury, and consequently the sew
eral dependencies thereon are getting
to be in Strengthened circumstances
again. The Insane Asylum, through
the incessaut efforts Of DR.. J.-F. En-
sor the Superintendent, is now Ill
what may be called, a, fairly-above-
water condition. The schools feel the
stringency, ,-and in fact, all business
here experiences disadvantages from
it. The Treasurer seems to be doing
all he can TO keep things moving
along smoothly.
A:torney.General Melton's ofi,e,
Just at this time, is one that receives
;as frequent visits as any. What with
railroad cases, tax cases, injunctions,
and mandnmus proceedings, besides
q thousand and one minor details,
he is kept constantly employed; he
gets through with great amount OF
business with comparative ease, and
with celerity, and none so intricate or
perplexing. as TO leave o ruffle be-
hind to mar the feeliags of his most
humble visitor. Mr.. Chamberlain,
his able predecessor, may we'll con-
gratnlate himself that he has such an
officer as successor Circuit Court
closed last Saturday whom were pass
ed appropriate resolutions on
THE DEATHS OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE
AND JUDGE ORR.
. Mr.. Cham berlain in Lehalf of the
Bar, offered the resolutions
the death of Chief
justice Chuse, and made character
istic speech eulogizing the traits of
and the great part he had
done in the nations politics. The
of Mr.. Chambe rlain COM
mandcd, as they never failed to do,
the c ose attention of his hearers.
G. D. Melton, Esq, in the same man
ner offered the resolutions relative TO
the decease of Ex-Governor james u.
Orr, at St. Petersburgn and in a few
terse and appropriate words testlhed
10 the grcot worth of the man.
BANKS AND BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
Few cities of the size of this have
,etter banking institutions. There
ire six banking houses all presided
,ver by gentlemen whose financial
.bilityhas withstood the several tests,
md with whom it is pleasing to have
BUSINESS transactions. Col. L D..
;hilds is President Of the Carolina
National Bank: Mr. J. P. Southern, {
f the Union Savings; Mr.. Hardy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-12

The men at Odd Fellows Hall who are
showing the community what they would
do as legislators, if they had been elected
as such, have ratified what they supposed
to be General Grants Cuban policy; they
have offered to elect General Grants
brother-in-law to the United States SEN
ate; they have ovated Governor Warmoth;
they have taken the clubs into their con-
fdence, and now they are waiting for the
next big thing to come along in order to
make themselves agreeable to it. They
are casting seductive chances at the eolored
man, forgetful that it was for doing this
that Marks and Fenner were shelved by
their constituents last summer. We give
them warming in advance that any attempt
on their part to Swallow the niger" will
end in bust-up. Their stomachs can
not be brought up to that contamination
while they have such set of constituents
as they have.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-12
OUTBREAK OF THE CLUBS

II is singular that all the great fusion
movements are accompanied by the gor-
geous panorama of the conservative, re-
form, independent auxiliary, subsoil,
phosphate and other clubs, in ell their
war paint. Whenever the mighty McEnery
advances q peg or two and takes, or pro-
poses to take, new position, the clubs are
rallied with their torchlights and bottles.
Aud then when the youthful pedestrians
get through with marching and mounting
they break up into little squads and visit
about on their own hook, establishing good
government wherever they can find lib
eral patron. II the government that
the fusionists propose to establish
is one of the entire people,
why are the Gibbs called out and put
before the people9 In fact, what are the
clubs called out for at all2 The inaugu-
ration of Mr.. Kellogg will take place in
presence of she people, and not amid the
clubs, because the representative Of the
State can not consent to be accepted on
the very first day of his official existence
as the Governor of anything less than the
entire population. Clubs are well enough
in their way, bat when they push them
selves in ahead of the people to be masters
of the ceremonies upon all public occa-
sions, they are probably assuming rights
that the 0mmunitg' is not ready to part
vy1tb
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-12
THE AUTHORS OF THE EVIL.

If the United States is drifting into
despotisn, as the sensitive creatures in
the Piooyrne insist that it is, who is the
most to blame, those who create the neces-
sity or those who submit to the necessity
after Others have created it1 The plan of
abusing men for doing that which the
force of events drove them into doing is
commonplace with men who cannot rea-
son from cause to effect; but the sensible
people Of the United States, who can ac-
count for what takes place under their
own eyes, will always 60 behind the des-
potism that they are told exists ever them
to the cause that created it We are not
q people to put on yoke useiessly, or to
have one thrust upon US, and if We are
really reduced to condition Of servitude,
it is our business to know how our misery
was produced. If, then, the Pica-
.1ee, by its constant assaults upon
generous government If the friends Of
the Pieayase, by seeking to override the
rights of others and to usurp positions
that they had no right to. have forced the
government to assume fercer qualities
than it originally pretended to. why, the
parties who drove the country into this
condition are the guilty and reprehensible
authors of the prevailing despo6sm, and
not those who merely took refuge in it to
escape greater evils. And every step the
malcontents drive the government upon
the road where the bayonets blossom must
be charged to their account, and not to
the score of those who move in that direc-
ton only as their safety requires them to
move The Ku-Klux department Of the
Piodyune is no stronger to overturn the
established order of things than is its
logical force capable of proving that free
institutions are as safe in the hands of the
men who lately attempted to overthrow
them as they are in the hands Of the party
that saved the republic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-12

brows of the selfsacri6eing Todd, jerks
Il Co. were their motives as pure as they
try to make the world believer Verify,
would they.
But what do we find The Times gin
gerly gilds them with glittering gensrali-
ties, while the Picayane as carefully avoids
editorial mention of them, as if loathsone
moral infection would surely follow sncn
temerity.
While we do not know whether these
Journals think the Democrats have especial
cause for pride in these senatorial aoces-
sions to their ranks, we do know that po-
liticsi apostacy, to all outward appear
ance, never before received SO vet
blanket from the benefciaries.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-12

army, ships and credit, in the mainsen-
anee Of African slavery, while 1t keeps OF
any supply of either OF these indispensable
elements of warfare from its coasts, almost
coterminous, to the people who have
emancipated their slaves and are warning,
in their opinion, for freedom without re-
spect to color or past condition The
countrymen of Abraham Lincoln are thus
placed in painful position before the hu-
manity of the world. The readiest way
to relieve ourselves from the position is to
recognize the existing conflict and leave
slavery to take care of itself
3. The delicacy Of our position is power
fully put in the instructions We are
bound to suppress all expeditions which
may be organized in our country or
which depart from our ports The first
of these duties Is harder to execute In @
land of the habeas corpus, OF free speech
and thought, than in a despotism, where a
suspected person may be seized and i'm
prisoned at the will of the government
A country having On two oceans more
than Eve thousand miles Of coast finds it
difficult to prevent the escape OF an ezpe-
dition meditating war on a neighber in
amiy. Thus we have right to complain
that ''thIs strain upon our watshful-
ness" should be kept up so long and
apparently with SO little prospect Of re-
taxation. This responsibility is especially
increased since the Geneva decision. II
successful expedition should evade our
overthrowing the authority of Spain in
Cuba, and tho Institution Of slavery Herewith,
Spain might annoy us with the allegation
of Intervention, and among the conse-
quential damages might be a bill for some
six hundred million dollars, the assumed
value of the slaves lost by the inability OF
the United States TO guard every bay and
bayou of our coast from the foreign fiji
busters, who, it would seem. claim the
EiSub W uco Vie OIutou CtbtSS do " COn"
venient ground for demonstrating any
ideas, moral or military, they may enter
tain The simplest solution Of this dan
gerous responsibility. to humanity on the
one hand, and to any pertinacious claim
ant Of consequential damages On the
other, will be to recognize the de fado
belligerency Of the State government of
Cuba and repeal the application OF our
laws OF neutrality as to this civil wat. If
Spain shall then determine TO suspend
or terminate the treaty relations with our
government, We had better bear the dis
pleasures of an ancient ally than the con-
domination of that humane sentiment in
whose spirit ge have endured such tes-
rible consequences in our recent domestic
history. In the policy recommended, the
United States will be sustained by all those
powers which SO long manifested their
regret fof the existence Of an institution
@ithin the Union which the federal gov
eminent deemed itself without authority
to control. The gravity of. this subject
will justify US in resuming and concluding
it in o subsequent article