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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT.

There ia perhaps no community of the
same population, and whose young men
are SO thoroughly engrossed in business,
that manifests deeper interest in its fire
department, than that of orangeburg.-
The ESPRIT DU CORPS is not ofs,that Phil
adelphian, and Federal Hill" order that
required confagration that devastated
millions ofproperty-to maintain a a.volun-
teer fire brigade. fortunately for those
cities, a paid department., has lessened
the number of fires; done away with ap-
palling street fights, and restored com
pafativs peace. Our town has been sim
gularly exempt from even alarms Of fire,
which speaks volumes for the good order
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
CAPT. sHERIDAN,s5 ACADEMY. N II

CAPT. SHERIDANSIA ACADEMY, .,a
The exercises of this institution upon
the eve Of vacation were largely attended
by the neighborhood, together withlnany
invited guests from the town. Business
preventedtus from accepting the gcourte-
Gus invitation Of its principal, to be pre-
sent, We areunable to give pro
gramme Of this pleasant affair, but
from the information gathered, it was an
examination that did-ereditto, the, taught,
and sustained the reputation honorably
won, of the presepfor.a : - - y
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
A STREET FIGHT.

Theadnllness of. Monday was relieved
by an arrest and vigorous resistance.
The officers of law approached Isaac
Whitmore (colored) to arrest him for
some offense not learned, he refaeed to
recognize the authority, and appealed to
muscle to lassert and sustain liberty.
After much party he was seized, but
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
YOUR. RETURNS,

MAKE YOUR, RETURNS, "
Before it is too late and do not incur
the penalty. The Office Of the he, Auditor
is open every day, and every facility, is
afforded in the way of time and'opportu-
nifty. Remember that after the goth Of
August, all 'delinquents, are liable to the
penalty Of so per cent. additional tax.
See notice in another column.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
Church Services.

Baptist Church-Services every Sabbath. 10.
tsSssn at,llr and ati7 P.l M.s4' DR. Il
S;s Han safts Y 9Fas'oF, Is,S, goaa8 tife y1st u
lei Presbyterian Church. Services at ilI AM,
spd r. M-~Sabbaths School at 81 A. M
ErsayeT meeting M ihursday afterno onat o'clock.
bath School GA. NJ.
Msthedist Church h-Services at "a. saf.
Rev. +. Auld, Pastor.
Lutheran Chnfch Sabbath School at 9 A..
DR. F. A. Dantzler. Superintendent.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

CHANGE OF BASE.sai dIew iratis 9W
Mr. M. Fischer we 1e. learn has purchased
the business Of Mr.. ]. III. Wahlers, and
will move his stock from the stand on
Market-street, to that opposite Messrs.
Bull scoville & Pike. ''sA g "N a'fe
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
500. THE BECK WITH 500.
PORTABLE FAMILY SEWING
MACHINE.
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL,

VIII Strength and capacity Equal to any, Re
gdrdiess Of Cost. ,73S}Ittt.E =
VHNHE Cloth-Plate is the size used by n S1OO
Il Machine is of Polished Plated Steel. At
tachments of proportionate size and quality,
while the entire Machine has corresponding
finish throughout. Braider, Embroider, Guide,
Hemmer. Gatherer, four sizes of Needles, &c,
are given with every Machine
r.e.No. ToIIsoME TREAD OF THE TREApLE.
Every Machine Carefelly Tested and fully
warranted. fF'I ~
.BECKWITH SEWING. .MACHINECO
Near 18th Stand Union Square, s52 Broad
way, N. Y. t1G,4p
July II, 1873 &22 - Il .itf s.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
A HEALTHFUL SIGN.

A HEALTHFUL SIGN. Sf 20
We urged 9 short, time since, that, our
town could with the proper effort be
made a successful ea, a.p rival Of Aiken or any
other resort for invalids, Since then q
gentleman who has fully acquainted him.
self with the properties of cur sclimate,
has had conference with the view Of
carrying into effect our proposition, viz !:
a hotel and conveniences Of recreation.
and comfort for inyalid guests. Such an
enterprise must prove largely remunera-
tive to the proprietor, and mutually de
sirable to our people. And we earnestly
hope that'the project Will be carried out.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

nea- We had the pleasure of O. visit on
Tuesday last from DR.. Thos. Legare, of
Charleston, s. c., who contemlp,lates 5ia prac-
ticing medicine in orangebucg. DR..
Legare has had considerable experience
in his profession, having been located for
several years past at the City Hospital
in Charleston. Whether he should de-
eide to locate here or not we wish him
success, observation-disclosures he may pitch
his tent.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
THE DROP BOX

THE DROP BOX
AT the postoffice is great conven-
tience. MIR. Williams PHYS. the fan, but
agrees with our suggestion that shed
would make both himself and his Gus
toners more comfortable. Our new P.
M. hes tho endorsement of every one,
and any short conings will not be his,
or if they are, will be promptly rectified.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

IA MIR. KIRK RoBINsoN is authorized to
sollect and receipt for adyeg egtisenehta and sub.
:esirlIp . taeqSnis b s1e
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

a family consisting sof husband and
wife, daughter and son, were at our de-
pot few days ago. The father stated
that several thousand immigrants we're
determined to scatter over the South
There is plenty of room, q plenty of
cheap land aud hearty welcome for
all such. '-'N : "'.1
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
SHOOT THE OTHER SIDE.

On Saturday while the freight train
was waiting the arrival of the down pas
senger, sprinkling of small shot ratified
against one of the box cars. The un-
welcome fusilade woke up volley of
expletives not laid down in Webster,
although specially designed for gentle
man Of the same name. The mystery
was easily explained; the blue jays are
pecking the grapes in the vineyard ad-
joining the CIailin buildings, and the
proprietor was soaring or thinning them
off: This statement being made the
bombardee said "let him shoot the other
side" i.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
tffSlISps,9 Is ,AG-g'2 eiiiisi.s-,F+t1l y
oFangehurg Hail Arrangement.

NoftResa W7sstefn and . Opens. Closes.
ECharleatsn .aai.i. .1.11SoA IA. NJ. ..7.sO A. NJ!
Columbia A. NJ. 10 A. M.
ofica hours from 2 A. NJ. tto5 Pm. Sundays
excepted.
Persons wishing Money Orders for the North
and yWSt ;and for Charleston, must purchase
them the evening before in order to have them
get the next morning. ..,e,,
a w. E. WILLIAMS, p. M.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

a9r Mr., Brewer being overcome with
the heat Of Monday, fell ina severe fit,
DR.. salley was promptly in attendance,
and afforded relief.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
TOWN DIRECTORY

Mayor. FL. w. Briggmann.
Clerk-E,J. Qliveros., ...
Treasurer Willcock. 23~| 'iR u
saAidermen-sE.i 81. Oliyeros,, Wm! Willnock.
Geo. Boliver, "A. Martin 5,.,.5 :
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

!y Ia Mr.. ". y. 4 scovill, lost Q fine
horse on Thursday last. The animal
seemed TO- suffer fFio55ai! ft, that gave the
greatest agony for a. short time until
death ensuied.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
THE PROSPECT OF THE CROP. !,

=, Ofcotton is far from encouraging
The summary of intelligence, sets the
probability at one third decrease. Corn
is also much shortened. In spite of this
cotton droops in price. A larger advance
has been made than ever before on the
crop, and the likelihood is that the next
year willsee the country drained of money.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

gnsa- WE are requested to state that
there will be service, on Sunday next, at
thhee Episcopal Church, commencing aat
half pnst ten O'clock
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

DA- Those beautiful machine-cut shin
giles Of Mr.. r. A. Aldrich, are going off
BY the car load. ,T'2 81
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
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COTTON

Has been coming ii freely during the
past week, The baggiug in many in
stances had an appearance of mildew, as
if stored away under shed to await better
prices. A colored man had en- interest
in one lot. which was sold by the gentle
man with whom he worked last year
He informed us that his portion of the
crop brought him between four and FIVE
hundred dollars.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
RENEW YOUR. sUBsCRIPTI6Nl

RENEW YOUR sUBscRIprI6N. >bn$
/ Now that the crops are about TO be
"laid by we would suggest this as a
good time to subscribe to your County
paper, and be able to keep up with the
TINES. ! Il Our Business Manager will not
consume more than minute of your
valuable time, and you will have the
satisfaction Of making two people happy;
yourself from feeling conscious of having
done good action; and our Business
Manager, from feeling 7tbe stamps!
Carpenters, Pattern Makers, and Cabinet
90 8. gta't Makers,I
Will take notice that P.ysP. Toale, of
CharlestOn,- has on, hand and for sale,,
White Pine of the finest grade, wholesale.
and retail. Also, Walnut;;s Oak and
other hard Wood - ~ ss y kss,e.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

RAIN AT LAST.
Refreshing showers fell on Thursday
and Friday afternoons. The rain nas
much needed, and was gratefully seceiv-
ed.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

Peaches and melons are coming in
freely. The latter are not as large as
usual. @F b S.. ti.n
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17

REV. B. w. WHILDEN ~ y -
$ Arrived yesterday, for short sojourn
among US. .a;.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-07-17
THE REV. r. AULD ,
Has returned from his Northern trip,
looking remarkably well.

DIR. !. D. pgRAM y O. Y l. i,
Has leftfor Q pleasure trip to the noun
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

pairing bridges and other public
works. The COMMITTEES on Public
Works and Finance were reorgan-
lied as follows: Public Works..
Weinschenck, chairman; Jos. john
son, John F. Link. Finance-B. Le-
mann, chairman; Jos. Burbridge, q.
Martin. 1t was resolved that the two
suits entered against the town for per
diem of commissioners of election be
settled. The Finance Committee was
instructed to report at next meeting
In what manner the books of the Treas
arer shall be kept. The following bills
we're approved: Leader, for pub
lie notices, SIS; L. Lefort, poisoning
dogs, S11.50, burying four cartons,
50; A. Bercegeay for two blank books
and making tableau for public school
tax, $26.80, reduced to $50; r. Mousse,
hauling sand, 600. The Council ad-
journed sine die.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

Hon. G. B. Darrall, our Member of
Congress from this District, has ap-
pointed Romanta T. Hart, a young
man who resides in Iberyille parish,
to the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Young Fart outstripped his competi-
tors in the examination recently held
at New Iberia, and is described to us
as being possessed of high scholastic
attachments. We hope he may sue
ceed in ;aining entrance to the Naval
Academy, and that his department.
and progress in his studies will reflect
credit upon himself and the Congress
man who has given him such an ex-
cellent opportunity to acquire first
class education.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

A number of Ascension planters
will begin grinding by the 18th or
Goth instant, and ali the sugar-houses
will be in full blast by the Both. The
present cool weather is very favora-
bic for the cane, which is ripening
rapidly, and an excellent yield of
sugar will be obtained. By the time
our planters have their sugar ready
for shipment the money market will
doubtless have recovered from its
present stringency and a good sale of
the staple ensue. We believe that
the winter of 1873 will be the most
prosperous the cane planters have
enjoyed since the beginning of the
war.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11
50. Loseph's Academy.

This Institution is gradually filing up.
The organization of new classes is thus ne
ccssitated. Parents ought to reflect on the
disadvantages to which their children are
subjected by entering after the classes are
organized. An early application is of the
utmost Importance. There are two separ-
ate departments High School and a Paro-
chial School. In both, English is taught in
its purity. In.the Parochial School, the in
structioniis elementary. In the High School,
it embraces an expansive analysis Of Gram
mar rules and principles, construction of
sentences. epistolary correspondence, rhet-
oric and English literature. generally Math-
ematics, comprising Arithmetic, Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Sur
veying, Navigation, Comic Sections, Spher-
les, etc.; Commercial Science and practical
Bookkeeping, including an easy method of
balancing the Ledger, and preparing gen
eral Balance Sheet exhibiting the Assets
and Liabilities at one view, and the gains
and losses in trade.
Thus may be had all the advantages of
the best Commercial Colleges without the
disadvantages incident to young men located
in large cities.
Glasses in French, German, Latin, &C.,
, will be formed forthwith, and it win be
the constant aim both of the teachers and
the director, to make tho Academy an Insti-
tutjon of the highest utility. and thus impart
to it's pupils, all the preparatory knowledge
for first-elass college course.
ETrerms low. See prospectus; or apply to
Prof. Heating, at the Academy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11
Call for q Convention of C0lOred
Men

WHEREAS, On July 20, 1873, at meeting
of the committee of eolored men appointed
for the purpose of collecting and preparing
testimony in regard to the frauds perpetrated
against the Republican voters in the State
during the recent election, for presentation
to Congress at its session IN December en-
suing, it was deemed advisable to call a
State convention of colored men for the ptir-
pose of electing delegates TO be associated
with members of the committee in such pre-
sentatiOn, for the better advocacy of our
cause and the more extensive representation
of our people, that by the agreements and
conclusions deducible, the enorInus wrongs
inflicted may be exposed and justice vintli-
Gated and
Whereas, have been authorized to issue
a call for such convention; and
Whereas, Said committee, at meeting OK
July 30, 1873, adopted the following resolu-
tions:
That this committee proceed to the cleo
ton of ten members of this committee who
shall Jointly proceed to Washington with tho
delegates to be elected by the conyentl0n
called to meet November II, 1873.
That the ratio of representation OF the del
egation to be elected by the convention be
three delegates from each congressional dis
triet of the State.
That these resolutions be inserted in the
call for the convention.
Under the auspices, and by direction Ut
the committee of colored men, / therefore
issue the following call:
That the various representative districts
throughout the State proceed as soon as
practicable TO the election of delegates to q
convention of colored men, to assemble in
Mechanics Institute, IN the city of New Or
leans, at IL o'clock III. ON MONDAY, No
vember IL, 1873. to elect three delegates
from each congressional district for the pur-
poses named. The basis of representation IN
the convention to be double that in the
House of Representatives. Notification Of
the election Of delegates to be promptly for
| warded to me.
WILLIAM G. BROWN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

BASE BALL Notes.-The Kenner
nine having failed to make their APP
pearance in Donaldsonyille last Sun
day to play the BurDsides, as per
agreement, forfeited game is claimed
against them by score of 8 to O, ac-
cording to the rules governing the
United States Base Ball Association.
This is the second time the Kenners
have disappointed the Burnside nine,
and failed to give any explanation of
their discourteous conduct. They will
not have third opportunity until
some PREPARATION has been made for
their strange behavior in the past.
That excellent club, the Independ-
emit Rangers of New River, have been
challenged to play the Bnrnsides
upon the grounds of the latter, to-
morrow, and a person from the New
River district informed q member of
the Burnsides that the challenge had
been accepted and that the Ranger
nine would put in an appearance in
town at the time appointed. We
hope this information may be correct,
as it would give great many people
in Donaldsonville pleasure to witness
match between our town club and
the present champions of New River.
| A remarkable game was played by
the Red Stocking and Kenner clubs
upon the field of tile latter last Sun
day, the Kenner nine encountering
what may be termed the Waterloo
defeat of the season. Capt. Minor OF
the Red Stockings was too i'll to play,
and two members of the Kenner club
were also indisposed, so each nine
had recourse to substitutes. The Red
, Stockings excelled their opponents
both in batting and fielding and easily
won the game by a score of 94 to Il
The Kenners appeared excited and
nervous and numerous muffs and mis-
: plays were made by them, but they
| feel confident of retrieving their defea
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

Persons who might be disposed to
think that the financial panic has in
creased the prices of dry goods, gro
ceries, ETC., at Mr.. Marx Israels store,
are requested to visit that large es-
adjustment and learn how completely
they have Inexperienced the facts
of the case. Goods of excellent quail
ity at prices within the means of all
are kept on hand in large supply at
Israers, and the polite statesmen con-
slider it pleasure to display the var
ious articles to visitors whether a
purchase is made or not.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11
REPUTATION OF PARISH SCRIP.

Over $1,000 Of Outstanding Warrants
Declared by the Police Jury to Have
Been Illegally and Fraudulently Is
sued.
The report of the committee ap-
pointed by the Police Jury to exam
inc all outstanding claims against the
parish with view of ascertaining
such as might be fraudulent, is en-
tirely too lengthy to be published in
full in our columns, but we shall pre-
sent our readers with the gist of the
document in the shape of a complete
list of the repudiated warrants, giving
the number of each warrant, the name
of the person to whom it was issued,
the date of issuance and the amount.
We do not propose at this time to
enter into any lengthy comment or
criticism upon the action of the COM
mittee or the Jury, preferring to re-
serve our opinion of the validity or
invalidity of their reputation of the
various warrants enumerated in the
list given below, and allow the matter
to be settled in due course of time by
the legal proceedings that are shortly
to be instituted by the Parish Attor-
ney to enforce the return of such of
the tabooed scrip as is outstanding
and equivalent value for all that has
been turned into the parish treasury
in payment of dues. While we do
not believe the courts will uphold
the reputation in every instance, yet
there is no doubt it will be approved
as just and proper in a majority OF
| cases.
The people will thank the Police
Jury for relieving them of the burden
of several thousand dollars of fraudu-
lent ard exorbitant claims that were
allowed by former Juries without ad-
equate services having been rendered
the parish therefor.
The following is the list of repudi-
ated warrants:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

Mr.. C. Z. Smith has rendered his
resignation of the position of Mayor
of Donaldsonville to the Acting Gov
ernor, and it is rumored that ]. j.
Claverie, Esq. has been recommended
to. fill the vacancy. Mr.. Claverie is a
much respected citizen of our town,
and will bring dignity and honor to
the position of Mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

PERSONAL.-W6 were pleaSeU To
M eet Mr.. John Burnside upon the
street one day last week, apparently
as hale and hearty as usual. He was
ON brief visit to our parish looking
after his large property interests.
Mr.. Duncan F. Kenner now makes
weekly visits to his Bowden and
Ashland places in this parish and will
continue to do so during the rolling
season, coming up from New Orleans
by boat Friday evenings and return
ing by cars on Sundays.
District Attorney Marks returned
home last night from visit to Match
ez, Miss, as vivacious and good look
ing as ever.
We enjoyed a pleasant ride from
New Orleans to Donaldsonville upon
the fine steamer w. Pike last night,
and had those excellent and well
known gentlemen Hon. G. B. Darrall,
NJ. c., and Rev. DR.. Daily for fellow
passengers. Both were in good health,
and had but recently returned from
trip to the North and West. Mr..
Darrall will visit Baton Rouge to-day
and return to Donaldsonville to-mor-
row night, probably remaining here
over Monday. Rev. DR.. Daily is on
one of his regular circuits of the dis
trict of which he is presiding elder
and will reach here next Saturday.
Messrs. Marx Israel and Bernard
Lemann also came up on the Pike after
q brief visit to New Orleans on bust
ness.
Mr.. Jno. A. Stevenson boarded the
boat at his plantation upon the left
bank of the river, two miles below
Donaldsonville, bound for his Green
wood place in Mississippi, where the
fieecy staple is being picked and
baled.
Hon. Geo. b. Loud, Division Super.
intendent of Education, arrived il
town Wednesday night and went tc
Assumption Thursday, returning Fri.
day morning and leaving for New Or.
| leans by the cars. We regret thai
necessary absence in New 0rleanl
prevented us from meeting our gooi
friend, but we thank him for yisitin:
our Office and hope that he will do 81
again in few days and find us a
home to welcome him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

The Parish Board of School Direc-
tors hell u called session last We'd
nesdayI proceedings of which win be
found In another column. Reports
were given by the directors of the
condition of the schools of their var
iious wards, from which it appears
that the number in operation is eight,
exclusive of the two town schools and
that eight teachers with four assist
ants are employed. All the schools
are in satisfactory operation and sew
eral others will soon be established.
1t being desirable to ascertain the
exact condition of the treasury, and
the treasurer being absent, the Board
adjourned until Monday next, the
18th inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-11

We regret to learn that the young
man nsmed Hill of East Baton Rouge
who wis recommended by an exainin-
ing board to Congressman Darrall for
appointment to the vacant cadetship
at West Point from this district, has
failed at the preliminary examination
and was not admitted to the Academy.
The young man graduated from the
Louisiana State University with high
est honors, and if his failure to pass
the West Point examination has been
from deficiency in scholarship, his
friends will be very much surprised
indeed. However, there may be some
other reason for his misfortune, and
if such is the case we shall acquaint
our readers of the fact as soon as in
forma tion upon the subject reaches
u.s. y there no young man in our
parish who is well enough qualified
to enter West Point Academy, and
who desires to be appointed to the
cadetshipf MIR. Darrall is anxious
to fill the vacancy, and 8 golden OPP
portunity presents itself for some am
bilious youth.