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Circular
County School Commissioners.

OFFICE STATE SUPT. EDUCATION, /
Columbia, s. c., March 10, 1874. !
To ". NJ. Presley, County School COM
missioner Of A66eviWe County, S. c.,
S1R-Accompanying this Circular,
you will find statement showing
your County's portion Of the State
Appropriation of Three Hundred
Thousand (30O,O0O) Dollars for the
Support and Maintenance of Free
Common Schools, for the Fiscal Year
ending October 81, 1874.
You will apportion the same among
the several School Districts of your
County upon the basis of school at
tendance in the several School Dis
tricts aforesaid for the Scholastic
Year ending June 80, 1873. See Sec.
tion 5 OF "An Act Concerning School
Funds" approved February 20, 1873,
and Section 4 of can Act to make
Appropriations TO meet the Ordinary
Expenses of the State Government
for the Fiscal Year commencing No.
vember l, 1873" approved March 9,
1874.
Do not allow the Current School
Expenses Of any School District in
your County to exceed tho School
Revenue Of said School District for
the Current Fiscal Year.
Very respectfully,
J. X. JlLLSON,
State Supt. Education, S. G..
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VISIT TO ANDERSON.

The Junior during the past week
had a,pleasantvisit to our neighbor
ing town Of Anderson, where the
business men seem to be doing
good business, while the planters
appear to be thrifty.
While in Anderson We had the
pleasure Of attending meeting of
the Masonic Lodge, which is now pre-
sided over by Mr.. John Moore. This
is the largest Lodge in the State, and
is perhaps the largest in the up-coun-
try. They own large three story
building, with stores, halls and lodge
rooms-are out Of debt, receive large
rents, and dispense benc6cent chari-
ties to worthy brethren and their
families when in distress.
The town has two excellent news
papers, the TntslHyenccr and the Con-
seruator, both ably edited and 'libcr-
ally supported by the people.
We learn that Messrs. Cunningham
& Guilliard, of Anderson, and Mr.
Thomson, of Walhalla, have entered
into an agreement with the mer-
chants of Anderson to deliver their
freights coming over the Air Line
Road, from Centre, q distance of 10
miles, agreeing TO deliver promptly
and to charge no more than tho Rail
road tariff for transportation. Tho
merchants of Anderson are forced to
make this arrangement in 'conse-
quence of the delay in shipping by
the Greenville and Columbia Roll
road. 1t has heretofore taken weeks
to transport goods 'tlom Atlanta to
Anderson by way of Groenvillo, but
now this long delay will DO obviated
by the wagon train, the merchants
Of Anderson will be benefited, and
tho contractors will realize handsome
profits from their contract.
We had the pleasure Of stopping at
the Waverly House, and can testify
to its merits. 1t is kept by Mrs.
Robertson, and Mr.. G. W. Miller, Ind
has reputation as one Of the best
hotels in tho up-country.
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Wednesday, March 10, 1874.

TERMs. Dollars year, In ad-
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
ct the end of the year.
No subscriptions taken for shorter
time than six months.
Z Transient advertisements are charsen
for at the rate OF ONE DOLLAR per men
space for the nrst insertion, and FIFTY
! a liberal deduction from the above
rates is made to persons advertising by
the quarter or by the year.
nH. All obituary notices and tributes
of. respect are charged for at the usual
rates Of fadyertising.
JOB PRESS.
; We are now provided with an excel
lent Job Press, and fine assortment of
Job Type, and are prepared to execute
superior work. Orders are respectfully
solicited.
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Thieves DONE n PRespEEeUs
BusINEss.-Thc light fingered gentry
Of Abbeville seem to be pursuing
their profession with energy and sue
cess. AS we mentioned in our last is
sue, the bed-chamber Of our towns:
man Mr.. james A. Norwood was en-
tered on Sunday night Of the past
week and robbed of number of val
uacle articles. On the Wednesday
night following Mrs. X. G. Perrin
was made the victim, her smoke
house being entered and robbed of
several hundred pounds Of bacon
hams, -four, &c., with which she had
recently supplied herself: The whole
was taken-a very serious loss to an
cstimabIe lady. We trust that no
effort will be- spared to bring tho Of
tenders to Justice.
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REGULATIONS FOR TIE POST OFFICE
AT ABBEvILLE.-The Office is open for
the general delivery of letters and sale
of postage stamps from $50 A. M. to 5
p. NJ.
Money Orders furnished from $3.50 A.
M. to 3:20 P. NJ.
Greenville and Columbia Railroad
Mail closes at $50 a. NJ.
Washington, Ca, Mail closes on We'd
nesday at $50 A. NJ.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Heardmont,
CLOSES on Thursday at $50 A. NJ.
Antreville Mail, via Temple of
Health, closes on Thursday at $50 A: NJ.
Elbert, Ca, Mail, via Lowndesville,
closes on Friday at $50 A. NJ.
H. w. LAWSON, P. NJ.
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The State Of South Carolina
ABBEVILLE COUNTY,
Il, the Common Pleas.

Ia Jhc Common L>leUS.
John c. Williams, plaintiff, against
William G. Barrett and John
M. Mackay, defendants.
Complaint for specific performance Of
Contract and Relief.
To the defendants, William c. Bar
rett and John Mdckdy:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint in this
action, which is filed in the office Of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for said County, and to serve a copy of
your answer to the said complaint, on
the subscribers at their office at Abbe-
vile Court House, in twenty days after
the service hereof, exclusive of the day
of such service, and if you fail to all
swer the complaint within the time
specified, the plaintiffs in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in this complaint.
Dated this 18th March, 1874.
Published by order of IT. H. Cooke,
Judge OF the Eighth Judicial Circuit Of
the said State.
PERRIN & COTHR.>N,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
March IS, 1874 4o-Gt
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COMPETITIVE
EXAnlMA9 9Fl|1|lI.

DY AN act of the Legislature provid-
I'D ing for the establishments OF certain
State scholarships in the University, or
the twentieth day of February, 1874, II.
was provided that five scholarships be
apportioned to Abbeville county. NO
tfce Is hereby given that the Board OF
Examiners Tor Abbeville county Will
meet on the Both and 2lst days Of this
month (March) to examine candidates
for the Free Scholarships in the South,
Carolina University. The Actreferredi
to makes the following provisions which
applicants for scholarships would DO
well to consult:
A person must Beat least fifteen Years
of age, and he must have certificate Of
good moral chafacter from his last
teacher.
The conditions for entrance into the
two courses are as follows:
First. The classical course cores
ponds to the full college course, and
embraces the usual proportion of the
ancient and modern languages, Of the
mathematics, and of the natural scien-
ces. The preparation for this course, as
required at the University, Is the same
as for all similar courses in other COL
leges, requiring in The ancient Ian
guages:
In Latin-Cmsar, five books Cicero,
four orations; Virgil, the Eneid.
In Greek-Anabasis, three books; IL
liad, two books.
In Mathematics-Arith must be
completed; Algebra, to equations OF the
second degree
In Geography-Some completed Sc
ries of Geography, political and physi-
cal, must have been completed.
In Grammar-The principles Of Eng
lish Grammar must also be mustered.
For the scientific course, four years
curriculum is provided, in which French
and German supplants the Greek and
Latin. The mathematic and scientific
courses are all required. In Latin, o
student must be able to read and con-
strue some classical author; and four
books in Cesar's Commentaries, or
their equivalent, are suggested, as ex-
hibiting the least amount which he
should offer for examination.
He will also be required to pass sat
isfactory examination in the usual Eng
lish branches, and in Algebra up to
radical quantities.
In this course attendance on some
other study. at the choice of the student,
is required, besides those assigned IN
the regular course.
AS this scholarship law does not make
void the law establishing the Uniyersi-
ty and enforcing its discipline, the con-
ditions for the enjoyment of the schol-
arships are precisely those which de.
termine what shall be the discipline Of
the University. Neither are these OPP
portunities offered to those who are,
under the law, either incapable Of en-
trance or by their conduct liable to ex-
pulsion from the University.
BY order of the Board.
w. NJ. PRESSLY,
[ll9-120] School Commissioner.
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DEATH OF Coon ClTIzEN.-Wc c
regret to announce the death of an
excellent citizen, and esteemed man
of the Lowndesvillc vicinity, Mr.. L..
&. Johnson, who died on Sunday
morning last. lie had been suffering
for some time for dcrangcd liver,
and chronic affection Of the bowels
lie was good neighbor and lriead.
d kind husband ard father and III all
tho relations of life commanded love
and respect. lie leaves & widow and
four children, and many friends to
mourn his loss.
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NOTICE OF SALE.-Scc the advcr.
tiscment in another column Of the
sale of the furniture and persona
effects of DR.. BENZ. Rhctt, prcpara
tory to rcmoval to the lower country
We regret very mnch to lose DR.
Rhett and family, and they will be
very much missed both in secular and
religious circles. The Doctor is ono
of our most intelligent and skilliu
physicians and has established 4 high
reputation here both as a physician
and as a man. Our best wishes sc
with them.
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More Fresh Arrivals
AT THE
The Drug Store
ON THE


4 QUANTITY of old Government
n Java and good Rio Coffee parched
but not ground. Also Rio and Java
ground aud in one pound cans.
Another lot of Tea just in.
Several dozen bottles Of Sumter Bit
ters..
Basel all bats forty cents each: Base
Balls from fifty cents to ore dollar and
tWen-five cents.
Marbles and Tops of every descrip-
ton. Parlor balls. =.
Fish hooks and tackle in variety.
A large lot of Wrights and Lubins
nerfumes on hand and to arrive, besides
Soaps, Lily white, Hair brushes and
Combs, Tooth and Nail brushes and
all Kind of fancy articles and toys.
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Hot HOUSE PLANTs.-The Senior
and Junior are both indebted to the
liberality of our friend Mr.. J. F. G
DuPre, for handsome gerauiums of
choice varieties. He will please &C.
cept our thanks. Thoy are fine
specimens of what his green house
can produce Our readers all who
delig ght in cultivating taste for the
beautiful will find an opportunity OF
gratifying it by calling on friend
DuPre.
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SALE OF SrocKs.-Messrs. Seibels
& Ezell, of Columbia, disposed Of
the following stocks, on Thursday
Blue Ridge overdue coupons, zoe
Greenville and Columbia Railroad
bonds, second mortgage, Soc; bills
Bank of the State of South Carroll,
na, &c.,; coupons froms sLaurens
Railroad bonds, &c.,; Columbia
Gas Light Company's stock, S1O.-
so; Central National Bank, Sc.
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BOUND North of the Abbeville
merchants, Col. J. T. Robertson left
for the North on Monday last, and
Messrs. L. w. White, T. P, Quarles
Marshall Haddon and Major Wardlaw
leave to-day.
MILLINERY. - Mrs. M. NJ. White
leaves to-day for the Northern mar
kets for the purpose of laying in q
stock Of fashionable millinery. Her
lady friends shall be duly advised ol
her return.
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BUREAU OF -STAr1srIcs.-In the

BUREAU OF STATIsTICS.-ln tno
paragraph below it will be seen that
our esteemed fellow citizen Col. u.
W. Aiken has been appointed the
chief of very important Agricul-
tural Bureau under the charge of the
National Grange, to be established at
Washington. 1t is a position for
which Col, Aikcn's talents eminently
fit him, and which has been well
meritcd by his earnest ard successful
efforts in behalf of the order:
The executive committee of the
National Grange of the Patrons Of
Husbandry are making plan for the
formation Of statistical bureau in
connection with the National Grange
for the collection and dissemination
of information in regard to the con-
dition of the crops. The new bu-
reau will be located at Washington.
D. c., and in charge of Mr.. D. W.
Aiken, secretary of the State Grange
of South Carolina, who, as general
deputy of the order, has been instru-
mental in promoting its growth in
many Southern States. Subordinate
gran ges will report direct to the
State grange all information Of inter-
est relating to the crops. The differ
cnt State oranges will report by tele-
graph to the statistical bureau Of the
order at Washington. The bureau
will compile and summarize these
reports into monthly report of the
crops Of all sections of the country,
and will simultaneously transmit this
report by telegraph, monthly, to all
State oranges, which in turn will fur
nish it to every subordinate grange
within their jurisdiction. This in
formation will not be furnished to the
press for publication, it being intend
cd exclusively for members Of the
order.
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Messrs. Jas. and Willie Evans,
partners in the ownership of the
Marshall Mill. were in town a day or
two ago. They are industrious and
worthy young men, and we are glad
to know thai they are getting on so
we'll. They are highly appreciated
in the neighborhood where they live.
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ew The onc-horse show advcrtis
cd for Monday and Tuesday even
ings was not a success. The frsj
evening the principal performer fail
cd to put in an appearance, but the
next day his faithful mulo brought
him safely to hand. We learn that
he declined to give performance last
night on account Of the expense at
tending such an exhibition in this
town.
FINE SEGARs Mr.. John A. Wicl
has somo choice brands Of scgars-
the "plantation" and the "Belle OF
the Rocky Mountains - which he is
selling onc-third cheaper than tho
cheapest. We are not smokers and
hence can not give them a genuine
puff; but they almost tempted us to
begin anew. Call and try them and
examine his fine stock OF provisions
and groceries.
The LECTURE TO YOUNG Men,
The rain on Sunday night prevented
the delivery of the Lecture by the
Rev. II. NJ Mood, which was quite a
disappointment. The next Lecture
will be delivered by President Griel
of Erskine College.
Our friend, T. W. Mcmillan, is now
digging n ditch through which to run
Norris creek, from the ford at the
brick yard to tho shoals below, where
he contcmplates erecting;a grist mill
and cotton gin.
Mr.. r. P. Quarles, a live and ener.
getic merchant at Ni'nety.Six, was in
town yesterday evening. He is look
ing well, and we arc inclined to the
opinion that he is in high favor with
his sweetheart.
Capt. F. ". R. Nance, we learn,
has bought the dwelling house once
owned by Dr.. f. Agnow, in Due
West, and is now occupying it with
his family.
DaPre & Gambrell are doing o
large business in the grocery line.
Their stock OF -four is very large and
they are selling at the lowest figures
ng We learn that all the Germans
in the employ Of Mr.. A. J. Clink-
scales have emigrated. Cause
struck for higher wages.
The Presbyterian congregation at
this place have determined TO buy an
organ for their church, and have
raised the money for that purpose.
Mayor John Alexander, of Colum-
bia, has been re-nominatcd to Office by
u large majority.
Mr.. W. q. Davis has been appoint
cd Trial Justice Of Abbeville county.
Rogers thinks the editors of Ab-
beville should now be lecturcd.
The work on the new Prcsbyto-
rian parsonage fence is at standstill.
STRIKE.-The engrossing clerks in the
Secretary Of States office struck Off from
work a few days since because they were
not paid ir full, as members of the Leg
islature. The clerks of the various COM
mittees were ordered to take their pla-
ces.
LIBERAL.-The handsome suaa of one
thousand dollars was soon raised by the
young men of Columbia for the relief of
the family OF the late VIM. II. McCaw,
Esq.
BJ- Mr.. Jacobb Miller, the well
known proprietor of the Abbeville Ho-
tel, proposes to board the inmates of the
Poor House next year, for two-thirds of
what they cost the county last year.
Give him trial.
b9~ Would it not be we'll for the
County Commissioners to buy an i'm
proved place for the Poor House, instead
nf huildinp IN the old location
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BASE BALL.-The first game of the
season camo off at the club grounds
on Wednesday, with Cept. 3. L.
Parker as Umpire. There were pres
cnt number Of ladies, and the con-
test was spirited and interesting.
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Wet WEATHER.-During tho past
few days wo have had n heavy fall Of
rain, which has interfered with fa' m
ing operations. The weather is now
warm and genial.
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@- We are indebted to Col. d. W..
Aiken for late interesting copy of
the IVashington Chronicle containing
full particulars of the death Of Soma
tor Sumner.
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MA. Mrs. Deborah Hamblin died
at her residence in this vicinity on
Monday last. Her funeral took
place at Lebanon church on ycster-
day.
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United States Internal Revenue
COLLECTORS OFFICE,
Sd DISTRICT, So1TH CAROLINA,
Columbia, March 3, 1874.

Columbia, March 3, 1874. }
NOTICE is hereby given to all
~ persons claiming the following
described property, seized for viola.
tion Of the Internal Revenue Laws of
the United States, to file q tond with
the Collector Of the District, for the
costs of an action in the United States
Court, viz: ...
2 Mules, l Two,horse Wagon, 3
Barrels, so Gallons Whiskey, empty
Barrel. l Set Double Harness, Box
25 lbs Tobacco, Pistol.
C. L ANDERSON,
Collector Sd District, S. G.
March Is, 1874 1885,
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LEGISLATIVE The session of tho
Legislature was continued from Sat
urday until yesterday until yesterday
when the adjournment took place.
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Sherif's Sale.

SnerlH s sale.
Samuel G. Link Judgement to
JOHN hg":Lin Link. ! F0rec'0ss'
DY virtue of Judgement to Fore:
d close, to mo directed, I will sell
at Abbeville Court House, on Saleday
in April next, within the legal hours,
the following Real Estate, to wit:
The Home Tract of Land,
containing
$50 Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands
of Ellen L. Parker, Ellen Pennei and
others.
The Hamilton Tract,
containing
100 Acres,
bounded by lands of Ellen L. Parker,
Ellen Pennel, L. J. johnson and
Others. Levied on as the property OF
John Link, at the suit Of Samuel G.
Link.
L. P. GUFFlN,
Sheriff Abbeviilo County.
Sheriff s Office,
March 8, 49-tf
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DENTISTRY!
DENTISTRY!
DR.. II. D. WILSON

OFFERS his professional services to
" the people Of Abbeville County and
of fupper South Carolina. Having just.
finished n course of study In the PENN
sylvania College of Dental Surgery, he
feels fully competent to attend to all
cases, requiring the exercise Of skilled
dental surgery that may be brought to
him. He asks the patronage of the peo-
pie and guarantees full aud complete
satisfaction. He has procured full set.
of first. class Dental Instruments and is
prepared to do first-class work at most
reasonable rates.
n@. OFFICE just over post office.
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To ". N. Presley, County School Com.
missioner of AbbeviHs County, S. C.
SlR-Abbeville County's portion OF
the Appropriation of 100000 for the
Support and Maintenance of Free
Common Schools for the Fiscal Year
ending October 81, 1874, is s15,6l9.10.
l have this day drawn Orders en-
the State Treasurer in favor Of the
County Treasurer Of Abbevile Couu-
ty, amounting to the aforesaid sum OF
SIS 6l9.l0.
Respectfully yours,
]. X. JILLSON,
State Supt. Education, S. G.
March l8 1914 49-tf
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Shel'if's Sale.

Sherif's Sale.
Elizabeth A. Burton
against Execution.
Barrett l.. Jones.
NY virtue of an Execution to mo
d directed, / will sell within tho
legal hours, ut Abbeville Court House,
on Saleday in April next,
/ Tract of Land,
containing
562 Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands
of J. E. Calhoun, G. W. Robertson,
W. + Anderson and Others.
Also, on Thursday the 9th day OF
April, at the residence of Barrett L,
Jones, tho following personal proper
ty, to wit:
2 Horses,
2Cows and Calves,
l Heifer,
Two-horse Wagon:
Levied on as the property of Bar.
rcttc L. Jones, at the suit Of Eliza.
beth A. Burton.
L. P. GUFFIN,
S. A. G.
Sheriff's Office,
March 9, 1874, 49-tf
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Sherif's Sale.
$. $. ;:'';;; +: +; z;;.. S;;.,. Execution
DY virtue OF an Execution to me
D directed, I will sell at Abbeville
Court House, on Saleday in April
next, within the legal hours, all the
interest Saphronia A. Allen has in
the following Real Estate of George
Allen, decd, to wit:
1 Tract Of Land,
containing
IS Acres,
moro or less, and bounded by lands OF
Mat Graham, F. NJ. Godbold, Susan
WalJross and others.
Mill Tract,
containing
$50 Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands
Of ]. Killingswortb, Saluda River,
Allen Dodson and others. Also one
half interest in Aliens Mill. Levied
on as the property of S. A. Allen, at
the suit of james X. Vance.
L. P. GUFFIN,
S. a. G.
Shcriff's Office,
40 IH
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Final Discharge.

NOTICE is hereby given that c. A.
II Britt, Administrator of the Es-
tate of Jennie B. Foster, deceased, has
applied to C. w. Guff1n, Judge of Pro-
bate, in and for the County OF Abbc-
vile, for final discharge as Admins
traitor.
1t is Ordered, That the 10th day of
April. A. D. 1874, be fixed for hear
ing of Petition, and final settlement
Of said Estate.
J. G. WOSMANSKY,
Clerk Court Probate, A. G..
March Is, 1874 49-td*
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AUCTION jll SALE

nF Furniture, Four-seated Buggy
" and Harness, Cow and Calf, Buggy
and Gang Ploughs, Grain Drill, &C., at
II o'clock, Monday 30th, at the Joe
Moore House, in the village of Able
vile.
BENJAMIN RHETT.
March 18, 1874 49-tf
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Sheriff s Office, I
March l3, 1874 49-tf (
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SCHOOL NOTICE.
Sherif's Sale.

March 16, 1874 49-1t