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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-08-05


THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
Comptroller-Genc Hoge, and Auju-
tant and Inspector General Purvisi who
addressed the mass-meeting here on
Friday, are candidates for Congress from
this District to succeed r. rB. Elliott
who declines a reelection. Without
expressing any opinion as to the respec-
tive claims of the rival candidates, .or
signifying any preference between 'liie
two. which would he uubecoming per
haps in one occupying our position, we
may refer in complimentary terms to
the late official record of Comptroller
General Hoge, as doing very great cred
it to his ability, integrity, and official
capacity, and as showing laudable de-
sire to consult the best interests of the
people. We believe that if elected, he
would make very useful and efficient
representative. ."...
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Eay One of the most pleasant social
entertainments of the season came of
at the residence of our townsman, Gen.
MCGOWAN, on Wednesday evening last.
There was q large ATTENDANCE Of the
young people, and all enjoyed them hem
selves hugely: The dancing was con-
tinued to u late hour, and gave zest TO
the other amusements.y The General
himself participated in the dance, and
thus set an example to the youngest and
gayest of his guests. May he eyer renew
his youth and never grow old. r..94
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TIE BIBLE MEETING at the Prespy-
teriali Church On "Wednesday last at
tracted, large audience, and the pro-
ceedings were of very interesting
character. The sermon of Rev. VIM.
NJ. Grier, d. D., President cf i1rsklne
College, was an able effort, and well
sustained the reputation of the young
divine as one of the finest pulpit orators
in the State. His text was from ISAIAH
- and the discourse set forth
very clearly and elaborately, the unity,
spirituality, and paternal love of the
divine nature, as revealed in the Holy
scriptures. These were shown to be
emphatically the word of God, and to
furnish the only proper conceptions OF
those attributes of unity, omnisclence:
omnipresence and benevolence which
combine to form our idea of the Divine
Being. These conceptions were shown
to be the peculiar heritage of the Jewish
people, and found expression in the
Holy Scriptures, which formed almost
their entire literature, and furnished
the distinguishing element in their CIV
ilization. Surpassed as they were i'll
literature and the arts by other ancient
nations, the Jewish people were shown
to be the only depository of religious
truth, and though often back-slidlng
vet still holding fast to the "faitli once
delivered to the Saints" We shall not
attempt a synopsis of this admirable
sermon, which made q profound lm'
preston on the audience, and has been
the subject of unbounded culogy. This
and other efforts have given Or. Griei
a high reputation, and promise bright
and useful career.
The Essay of President ~. c. Benet
of the Cokesbury Masonic Female Col
lese, was an elaborate dissertation upon
the "Sceptical Tendencies of Modern
Religious Thought, with suggestions
as to the best correctives; ana together
with comprehensive survey OF different
forms of dogma, presented an earnest
plea in behalf of tolcration, The Essay
exhibited the fruits Of varied culture,
and gems of thought gathered in many
fields. 1t was highly creditable to the
ability, literary attainments, and schol-
arlv tastes of the author. From many
of the conclusions of the writer, as well
as to the propricty of presenting them
for discussion in a popular address, we
are disposed to dissent, but still are
willing to extend that the Essay has
demanded for others, the largest meas
,lre of tolcration.
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90 We had the pleasure of 2 visit
on Monday last from our friend, Mr.
B. c. DuPre, the active aid energetic
Publisher Of the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian. Mr.rDuPre reminds US
of the fast steam press in his own
office, and performs his appointed
work as methodically and as efficient
ly. He is'a skillful printer, and keeps
everything. in trim running~order.
Ho is thoroughly mastor of all the
details of the printing business, and
has the energy to command success
He is best appreciated where best
known. Our good wishes attend him
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THE MASS MEETING; on Friday at
tracted large crowd Of the colored peo-
ple. No doubt the prospect of q dinner
has a more potent indpcement than the
expectation of hearing few political
speeches, and if so they went home
again both hungry and disappointed
heartsore and travel-weary. There was
dinner provided, but only for those who
had the stamps to pay. Call you this a
Barbebue? 10 most Of the colored peo-
ple it was anything else. The meeting
was quiet and orderly, and the crowd
dispersed in good time.
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: REGULATIONS TOR THE PosT-OFFIcE
Ar ABBEyILLE.-The Office is open for
the general. delivery of letters and sale
of postage stamps from $50 "a NJ. to .
Money Orders furnished from $50 A.
NJ. to $40 P. NJ. Do,.o.a
Greenville and Columbia Railroad
Mail closes attS:3O A. NJ. i,
Washington. Ga, Mail closes on wed
nesday at $50 A. NJ ,ras
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Heardmont'
doses on Thursday at G:30 A: NJ. 49,. ~,
5. Antreville Mail, via Temple OF
Health. closes on Thursday at 5:So "a: NJ.
ssSlbert. Ga, Mail, via Lowndesville,
closes on Friday at $50 4: NJ:
s. 81 III. w. LAWSON, T. M.
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ALMOST A FIGHT. r.-At one time, du-
ring the mass meeting on Friday last, it
seemed likely that Wm. Richey ana
Bob Guy, both colorcd, would furnish
an item for our paper, u little more spicy
than the present one. \ fight seemed
and appeared to be gotten up
expressly for the amusement OF inc
spectators, whilst awaiting the efforts OF
the speakers. Each expressed very en- m
phatic doubts as to the Jveracity OF the
other; and according to the. received
code, there should have been a fight,
which failed, however, to come ot. 500
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\ Collision BETWEEN Two OFF,
CIALs.-Arthur Jefferson, one OF the
County Commissioners, was using III
the fall of the Court House few more
"expletives," on Friday last, than AL
fred Ellison, the Town Marshal, thought
becoming, and received a remonstrance
from him, which he resented by attempt
ing to shoot the contents of his "pepper-
boxn at the aforesaid Marshal. Ellison,
who is a powerful man, Immediately
disarmed jefferson and threw him down,
without any particular regard as to
which part struck the floor first. 1t was
II conflict between the municipal ana
county Jurisdiction, with the odds i'll
favor OF the local law and the local OIL.
Ger. Alfred is usually able to take care
of himself. ...
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SALE DAY.-Thcre was a pretty fair
for an August Sale Day on
Monday last. The crops had been laid
by, and the colored people were out in
strong force. They brought q quantity
of peaches and melons for sale, and
among these were some of good quality
at reasonable prices. There were no
official sales. Some eight acres of land
sold by Mr.. James S. Marse, brought
S26. ~
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8. RAD ROADS. = Our friend. William
WickHffe, of the Centre of Gravity,
brings to our attention the wretched
condition of the public roads in the
Diamond Hill Township, and between
that section and our town. He says that
;,;n,ess the roads are soon worked on,
/ the,y will be impossible, and our town
may as well conclude to to, give up 1he ne
trade from that section. This would oe
q serious loss, and it is to our mutual u. al
interest that a remedy be applied. II IS
he duty of the County Commissioners eas
- have oyerseers appointed, and to see
that they do their duty. Other and bet De
ter laws may be passed to correct the
evil, but if County officials do their.
duty, the present law affords ample
remedy for existing evils.
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TAXATION WITHoUR REPRESENTA-:
T1oS.-An adjourned school meeting OF
Diamond Hill Township was held at
Antreville on Tuesday, 1st August,
when a tax of one and a half mills, was
levied by the one hundred and seventy
eight colored voters, who were present
and formed the meeting. This amount
ed to about seven and a half cents upon
each colored voter. This is tantainoun'
to making the whites educate the blacks
and is good instance Of taxation with
out representation. ..... .,,r.
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sMr We had the pleasure of a visi

sar We had the pleasure ;ofa visit
during the past week, from Mr., O. r
Langston, lately one of the proprietors
of the Anderson Conservation. Mr.. l..
in selling out his interest in the Conse'-
vutor, does not propose to abandon the
field of journalism, but intends soon atp
enter upon the work again with fresh
zeal and energy. He is pleasant
gentleman, and skillful and practical
printer, and we wish him success. n2
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pa We are pleased to greet again
our old friend, Col. Fl. Tilman, OF
Memphis, who makes his annual visit
to friends and relatives here. Col. /.
seems to be in good health, and brings
favorable accounts from the queen city
of Tennessee. We wish him a pleasant
visit. III - -
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A SApIENT DARKEY.-On the day OF
the mass meeting, We were, accosted on
the street by q country darkey who had
Just come to town, with the enquiry
whats the progress, Boss?" "What
progress ?" "The progress of the ques-
tion?n "What question "rhe ques-
ton below ?n 1--WE haven't been below"
and SO our interview terminated.
Can any of our friends inform us how
that darkcy will vote? u.
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THE STREETS AND S1DE-WATKs.-
Mr. ". W. ,Sprouse was awarded the
contract for Keeping the streets and
sidewalks of our townin repair, being
knocked down at public outcry on Fri
day last. The contract extends for two
years at $3.50 per year-which is cheap
enough. Mr.. Sprouse is a good man,
and we trust that he will not lose money
by the job. .GgED u Iaz.'-
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pA. The school Inv provides that the
School Commissioner shall appoint two
persons who are competent to teach q
first-grade school, to act with him as a
Board of Examiners, of which Board
lie shall be chairman and clerk. Query:
Can any one, who is not competent to
teach first grade school and examine a
first grade teacher, legally qualify as
School Commissioner? @"'s"
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THE NOTE OF PREPARATIoN.-Jud-
ging from the demand for whiskey bar
rels on the part of our country friends,
and the number that has been sent out
of town, we conclude that there will be
no lack of peach brandy next year.
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Ea~ The Rev. w. 4. Capers expects
to he absent soon for month or six
weeks, for the benefit Of his health,
which requires tliis annual respite from
labor at this season. There
are few as able or as jealous ministers OF
his church.
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g65- Mr.. Hood Yarbrough, an Abbe-
vile man, who has been engaged in the
cotton brokerage and commission busi-
ness in Augusta, Ga, for some years
past, is now on visit here, where he
numbers many warm friends.
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, SIGN: BoARDs.-The County Commits
sioners have large number of Sign
Boards in their Office, which are intend
ed to be put up at the various crossings
and forks of the public roads. Tt is the
duty of the overseers to call for them and
have them put up at once. There should
be no delay.
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sn- The c:y of reform" has become
very popular among the candidates. In
the minds of many, it simply means
change. Put in new man, even if you
know him to be worse one. "Swar
the witch for the devil" ,..~. .s.;;
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ny Our friend CAPTAIN J. G. Willard

R4~ Our friend Captain J. G. Willard,
long successful merchant and planter
of our county, and latterly member OF
Lethe Board of Trustees, has been
spending few weeks with friends here.
Few men have better claims to the love
and respect of his fellow men, and we
are sure that he has not an enemy in
the world. Time has dealt very gently
with our friend, and we trust that he
has yet many years Of happiness in
store for him. o..
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EpucArrEE.-A rrEE ffho opportunity

EpucAr1E.-A fine opportunity Of
furnishing idle boys and girls q useful
and profitable occupation. is furnished
bv the school of Mr.. w. p. Mckellar,
Of our town. He is very competent
and successful teacher, and spares no
pains to give satisfaction. Patronizc
him - .--. -..... .'rita' !.
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COLLECTION AGENCY.--Our young
friend Joel S. Perrin, Esq, has estab-
Hshed collection agency at this place,
succeeding in that Capt. +. l.. Parker,
late Cashier of the Citizens Savings
Bank. Mr.. P. has the best of references
as gentleman of business capacity and
integrity, and we take pleasure in COM
mending him as one who has both the
ability and the will to give satisfaction.
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THE CROPS in the Diamond Hill
Township are needing rain. The cotton
is not as we'll boiled as usual, and will
not likely make more than two-thirds
of crop-the corn is looking well.
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nea.. Senator Hollinshead, who is a
candidate for reelection, is circulating
among the voters of the County, some
thousand copies of short pamphlet set
ting forth his life and public services.
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nea- Judging from the quantity Of
of mutton brought 10 market, ourpeople
are great consumers of the article. For
a Summer diet, there is nothing better
than good fat mutton. ..,'...> -.....
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na- There are only 1S candidates for
School Commissioner in Abbeville
County. Nine of the most prominent
ones can't sign their names legibly, nor
solve the problem, "What will lss lbs
of sugar cost at l6s cents per lb?' We
have seen the list, and know whereof
we speak. This is reform with yen-
geance. -,
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ma. The Junior is indebted to Mr..
w. H. Ghilkcrson, of Cokesbury, for
q polite invitation to put up at his
fathers tent at the Mt. Bethel Camp
Meeting. He returns his thanks.
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n@- We are pleased to meet our
young friend ]. Qiitman Marshall, Esq,
q talented member of the Columbia
Bar, who is now Oh visit to friends and
relitives here. ''@ .... ....
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Bg- DR.. Yates is preparing an adver-
tisement which will attract customers to
his store. He has select stock and sells
cheap.
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sra. Alfred Ellison, the Town Mar
shal, has been putting boys in calaboose
for sitting on the Alston brick fence on
the public square.
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No. The sign of Messrs. Mcdonald
6 Haddon. painted by their Especial
artist" has accomplished its work, and
been withdrawn for season.
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xss- Col. Jas. S. Cothran returned on
SATURDAY. last from weeks visit to the
Dorm Mine, where the workmen are
'spegping away" as vigorously as ever.
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rBv Watermel elons blythe wagon load
arc coming to town, aad are g selling a
prices varying frch y So & q 20 cents.
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n KEEP yon .ehand constantly Q
well selected Stock of DRUGS,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERYu PAT
ENT MEDICINES, SOAPS, TOl-
LET ARTICLES, &C., &c. "
Having increased my Stock OF
Drugs and Chemicals, ! am. now
prepared to supply Physicians, at an
exceedingly liberal discount z and re-
quest them to call on as before order
ing elsewhere. u. ..o -..,,-f
Physicians Prescriptions compound
ed with care and accuracy. {
If your hair is thin and inclined to
drop. you can prevent it by using my
HAIR TONIC. Thousands have
tried it, and rall have -beonl pleased
with it. Contains no Dye, and will
answer the purpose of aperfect hair
dressing. Price so cents per: bottle.
A we'll selected Stock, of VAR
NIsHEs just received, 7, which can be
had at greatly reduced prices.
DR.. ANDREW YATES.
,7 ls No. 100.
August S, 1874, 17-tf ......~s
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s@- Mr.. T. A. Sullivan took two
hundred tax returns at Shroeders, on
last Saturday. I = 80 e ~ ~ a. y
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" Hsa- The "rooster' on the "look out"
at the carriage shop continues to turn
his back to the wind.
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sa, Midnight meetings are all the
rage with the candidates now. Ihey
nrefer darkness to light.
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w Il HEsREAs EsRtE sGhaflss K dhn
IA made suit EtoaIile; fesg gnns AiiA
Letters of Administfn tioiI OF The EstxtB
and effects OF THO OSfAS aFJFFIN yalatss
of Abbeyille County, deeeased = - ~
90 THESE. ARE THEREFORE, t0s clio
and aimDnists abr and; Ne
-kiudred and creditors sofs said Thomas
Gufin, deceased that they hei and
appear before inc, xill tile Court Sa0f.
PROBATE, to be he'd at Abbeyiile Court
House, South. Carolina, on the 1lth Au-s
gust next, after publication hereof, at III.
O'clock in the forenoon, to show ctleses
If any they have, why the said AdlniIn-
istration should Dot be gralte5
Given undernh hon 4 gad ea f4iS h
day of July sin sthe yeiif sSJBy
Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and seYeIity-fpHr, and in the ninety
nlnth, fear ok j Amef fean Indepen-
Published on the 18th day Of July and
the 5th day of August, 1874, In the ABB
beville Press and RdnHer.. y z
JllIy 90. 1876 14-g@ ~ = - go
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ma Dr. o. e, Hawthorn drives q fast
,air Of bays. he was sin7 town on Nom
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nsa. DR.. u w. Thomas is the subject
of congratulation among his friends at
present.
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rE- The Kcouce Courier calls loud
" for female school ut Walhalla.
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'EiG gtalg o. South Carolina
gpuntN Of Abbeville, +. !
e. ~ !. tie Court of Probate.

r.. F. Power, and Elizabeth, his wife,
/ RI A. EEigfs sagainst gsss s@F SS
EJ0hn. G. Sheer. Executor pfsJ ohm SQeer,
deceased. aud others.
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ny virtue of. an Execution Ito me
Is directed, I will sell within the
legal hours, at Abbeyille Court House.
on 4 saieday in September next, all
tho right, litlo and interest Robert
Keown has in tho following tract OF
land, containing
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sc Acres, more or less,

and bounded by lands of Robert
Dickson, Enoch Nelson, Samuel Jor-
dan, and others, levied on as the pro-
perty of Robt. Keown, at the suit OF
Samuel Jordan.
Terms Cash. =
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The last Legislature passed an Act to
fnnd the debt IF the Slate ut 50 cents on
che dollar! Aalarge proportion Of the
bonded debt was declared illegai ana
therefore null and void. BY this the
State is saved between five and SIN mil
lions of dollars. And the sealing OF
Itlle LEGAL bonds saved about $4,000, ,0O0
more. Hence this administration has
saved to the State $40, 900, 600. surely
this is something. "a 1851 y
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REFORM.

4, We want reform, improvement, for
our own sakes. There is always room
for Improvement in everything. Pro-
eress is the order of the day. Let US
reform ourselves. We want our taxes
lower, our public funds more economic
cally expended. We have made i'm
proYemcnt in all these particulars, and
you have only to be true to yourselves.
/ have faith in the people. Perpctuate
the party by doing right. You have
improved your own condition since l
first addressed you. Then you had
nothing to pay taxes on. now you are
taxpayers, aud interested in good gov
ernment. Pledge your representatives
to lower the taxes and to greater econo-
lny in the disbursement of public funds.
Had the -.