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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26
LEGAL NOTICE.

- vs.. Petition for Divorce.
Mary j. Blair
Mary J. Blair. whose present residence is nm
known, is hereby notified that Henry B. Blair
did on the alst day OF January, A. ID. 1874, die
his petition in the Office of the Clerk ofthe Court
oi Common PIE within and for the county OF
Portage, and State of Ohio, charging the said
Mary j. Blair with adultery and with Wilfal
absence for more than three years prior TO he
filing of said petition, and asking that he may
be divorced from the said Mary ]. Blair: which
petit ion will stand for hearing at the next term
Of said Court HENRY B. BLAIR.
BY HUTcHEEs s. THOMAS. Petitioners Atty's-
Dated January 81 1874 Ss2-6t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26

The Delaware whippin & post Is NOT
the only relic of ancient ntjurisprHdence
There is law, it seems, in Maryland
providing for the conviction and pun
such offenders are recognized by the
common law still in force. in that
State; and q woman ia baltimore has
jnst been arrested for malicious velu-
bility. The punishment is "boring q
hole in the tongue" aa sAlas
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26
FARM FOR SALE!

The undersigned offers for sale % acre lot of
Glst-rate farming or grazing land. Said land
lies in the south east portion Of Randolph town.
ship, Portage county, Ohio, and cannot be beat
en- Tor any purpose. All under high state OF
ca1tivations frst-rate fruit every year on said
premises, and ncver-failing well of water
handy to the door, and other water vh the place
for stock. Buildings comfortable. There is
also > timber lotof 1Saercs adjoining the above
tract. which can be sold with the above, Ii de-
sired, o. not 10 suit the purchaser. Terms made
easy, Said promises arc being occupied by q.
g73 g. j. FENTON.s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26
OUT LOTS FOR sAIEl

propose to divido my farm lying just north
of the Fair Grounds, into
Five and Ten Acre Lots,
to suit purchasers. This land is located con-
vehfcnt 10 the village aud will be soid &c reason
able prices and ON easy terms. Apply at the
AgiIntic Mils. f, B. KING,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26

Guardians Sale of Real Estate.
i Of Portage county, Ohio, will offer for sale
st public auction. on
Saturday, The 7th day Of March, 1874
between the honrs OF 10 O'Clock a. m. and oiclk
p. M, on the premises, in Charlestown, the fol-
lowing real estate, to wit; Seventy-one acres OF
land in lots Nos. 6o and so in the township OF
CAarlestown. Portage county, Ohio, and known
rs tho land belonging to Harriet, u.s bradford.
Appraised Mt $500 %
Terms of sale. two thirds cash in hand and
the balance within two years from day of salo.
LUTITR l.. BROWN, Guardian Of :
she estate of Harriet bradford.
u. A. REED, Atty. 2sf-4w
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
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THE PeEteY OF PRoscRIPTioN. The
citizens of Edgefield, from con1munica-
tions which appear in the Advertiser,
disposed to repudiate the advice of
Gen. Kershaw, recommending union
Of races in the work of reform, and one
communication signed by ohe hundred
and forty names, vehemently urges a
policy of prescription, and calls upon
the Tax-Unious to require of it's MEM
bers that they will not hire, rent land
to, or any way employ those blacks who
refuse to vote for the white candidates
that may be selected. Now, whatever
may be the evils under which we are
suffering-and they are neither few Nor
small-We submit that this is not the
proper way to remedy them. Rash
measures never will accomplish any
good, but must recoil upon the heads OF
those who project them--we must con-
cede something or lose all. 1t will not
do to ignore the black man, or forget
that he is a member Of the body polite
AS one of the wards Of the nation, he
has rights which we must respect, ol
else lose our own. 1t is difficult for some
of our people to recognize the fact thai
he is legally our equal, and that any
combination of men to control his vote
is violation of law and III infringe
ment of the law of suffrage. ~ -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
Ex-Gozeynor R. K. Scott,

We have received a late number OF
the Democrat Northwest, h paper pub
!. .lished at Napoleon, Ohio, the former
home of Ex-Governor Scott, which
: speaks some good words for our ex-Gov'
;ernor. That paper among other things
says:
'sNo matter what the opinions OF
others NAV be, knowing him as we do
and as, the writer of this article has for
wears, we hesitate not in saying we be-
.fieye him to be what Pope calls "the
rioblest work of God''-an honest man.
At the time, he entered the army he
was a prosperous merchant'in this place,
worth, perhaps, from $4,000 to 100000,
which he had acquired by his own ener-
py and skill; with small family, GEO.
.nonical habits and more than ''erdiNary
financial ability, this sum was greatly
increased during his term of service.
by one real estate transaction, alone III
this town, he in short time cleared
over $50, 900. By this and other legiti-
mate speculations, we know that he
anatle in this county alone over $50, ,W0.
arhe fact then, that Scott should have
become what would be called wealthy,
is no evidence of dishonesty, or'that he
has swindled the people Of South Caro-
1ina.n s.. d ,... 49,
speaking of our political condition
the same paper says; ,~s
1--WE hope that the better class in the
South, of all parties, native born and
those of the North, will all unite in the
election not only of honest. but of edu-
Gated and qualified persons 10 the vari--
Gus official positions among them, and
thus right tie terrible wrongs and abu-
ses which oppress them aud eat out
their substance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

LEWIS IT. MORSE. = We neglected to
mention in our. last, the death of this
young gentleman, who leaves many
friends in this county to mourn his loss,
He died at Charlottesville, Miss, August
10, aged Twenty-Five years and six
months. He WAS the eldest son of the
Rev. A. "A. Morse, formerly of this
State, graduated With distinction al
Davidson College in 1874. and had been
engaged in teaching school in his
adopted home. He possessed many rare
qualities of. mind and heart, which Sc
cured for him the love of his comrades,
and gave promise of life of honor and
usefulness. But alas he has been cut
off at the threshold Of his career, and
death has come to blight the hopes OF
his early life. " .*.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
I III. b b COW Z E.rTIOsM.
The Chamberlain patterson-Elliot Ring
Considered Broken.
Neao Nan for Gore'nor, !
GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG
THE MEMBERS.

We are indebted to the tourtesyof our
friend Of the Ph8nis for the following
dispatch which came to hand astSnieht
and is the latest slate up to the present
time:
COLUMBIA, Sept. 8, 1874.
The Republican Nominating Conyen-
ton which met to-day in the State
Capital elected Post Master G. NJ. Will
der, of Columbia, as temporary Chair
man, defeating Congressman Elliott,
very much to the surprise of everybody.
This action tf the Convention isregard-
ed as break IF the Chamberlain-Pat-
tersoll- Bl liptt Ring. aAfterthe appoint
ment Of tile Committee on Credentials,
the Convention adjourned until to-nor-
row.
A new man will likely be nominated
for Governor. aa f aE..; i,uarfi
There is great excitement sa,ong the
gs'' s.Ha. 3D.. o.. 5,fgrt-. i-,.gtt4
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

BANK AGENCY AT AEBEvILLE.-We
learn that the Bank of Charleston is
about establishing an agency at this
place with Mcssrs. Barnwell & Co., the
well known and prominent merchants
OF our town, for the purpose Of supply
ing funds for the purchase Of cotton and
the buying and selling Of exchange.
ALbeville now is very much in want Of
banking facilities, and this arrangement
when effected will supply a much need
ed desideratum. The Bank could not
select gentlemen of higher character,
for business capacity and integrity, and
we are sure that the business of the
agency will be managed by them very
satisfactorily to all parties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
Wednesday; Sept. 9, 1874.


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No subscriptions taken for shorte1
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A liberal deduction from the aboVe
rates is male to persons advertising oS
the quarter or by the year.
asy- All obituary notices and tributes
of respect are charged for at the usual
rates Of advertising.
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We are ROW provided with an excel,
Ient lob Press, and fine assortment OF
Job Type, and are prepared to s, execute s,'1 {:
superior work. Orders are respectfully
solicited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

REGULATIONS TOR THE PosT-OFFIcE
AT ABBEyILLE.-The Office is open for
the general delivery of letters and sale
of postage stamps from 7:3O "A. NJ. to
p. NJ. -oo
Money Orders furnished from 7:3o A
NJ. to $40 p. NJ. ~
Greenville and Columbia Railroad
Mail closes at 7:30 A. NJ. ~
Washington, Ga, Mail closes on We'd
EIbert, Ga, Mail, via Heardmont,
closes on Thursday at $3.50 A. NJ.
Antreville Mall, via Temple OF
Health, closes on Thursday ut $50 A: A.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Lowndcsvilie'
closes on Friday at $50 4: NJ:
H. w. LAWSON, L. M.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION,

Pursuant to notice the Repuollcah
Convention met here on Thursday last
and was called to order by H. H. Eli
son. A Committee on Credentials con-
sisting of one from each. of the sixteen
townships was appointed, and the Con-
yention took a recess to await their re-
port which was not made until O'CLOCK
n. N. The contests over the seats OF
delegates from Indian Hill, Magiolla
and Abbeville delayed the report Of the
Committee. The Convention then ad-
iourned until the following morning
when an election was entered INTO lot
officers, when H. A. Wideman was
elected President-his competitors be-
ing w. H. Wallace and II. II. ELLISON
and w. P. McKellar, J. e. Wosmensky'
L. H. Russell and II. \. Tolbeft were
elected Secretaries: a.." ..', ,.n,'.
On motion the alternates and rejected
delegates were admitted to back seats
The rules of the House of Representa-
tives so far as applicable, were adopted
This Convention, we think, was
vast improvement on the Convention
which met here two years ago. In this
BODY there were quite number OF res.
pectaLle colored men, and a small
sprinkling of whites. Among inc
whites were J. r. Tolbert, James NJ
Martin, J. r. Tarrant, Jerry Hollins'
head, T.. l.. Tolbert, l.. l.. Gu11in and
Rev. 3. w. Reynolds, of Wisconsin
Prominent among the colorcd men who
took part in the deliberations of the
Convention were Beverly Vance, W. NJ
Pressly, MITCHELL Goggins, VIM. But
ler, H. A. Wideman, I. H., White, T.
NJ. Williamson, Robert Griffin, Jas. a
Spencer, VIM. Troy, Williamm Shives
Arthur Jefferson, and others. AS fal
as could be seen the Convention appear
ed to be conservative and disposed to
act for the best according to the lights
before them. It was clearly evident
that they were disposed to drop some OF
whites whom they had heretofore sup
ported, though they were strongly sup
porting others. They at least evinccd a
disposition to change if not to reform
The only old members of the Legisla'
turc who seemed to have the confidence
and support of the Convention were
Tolbcrt and Widcman.
In order to show the comparative
strength of the various parties We. ap'
pend list of the names nominated and
the number of votes received by each
Whatever may be the result of the Sen
atorial contest, the indications are now
plainly in favor of J. 4. Tolbert,. and
that neither Guffin nor Hollinshead
have shadow of a chance for the posi-,
ton. 1t is possible that one or both OF
the last named candidates may be sent
to the House of Representatives..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

!, THE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIzA-
TIoN, consisting of Messrs. +. A. Con
nor, J. NJ. Latimer, and J. w. Perrin,
and County Auditor II. B. Milford, and
County Treasurer Thos. N. Tolbert, met
here on Monday last, but owing to the
sickness of the County Auditor, adjourn
ed. tits the duty of the Board to hear
all complaints of improper assessments,
and to make a proper valuation of pro
perty which has been unduEy assessed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

. EXAMINE YOUR WEIs.s.-Pure water
is the FIRST essential to health and life.
In NO way are impurities and conse'
quent disease so readily taken into the
system as by the use of polluted water
for any purpose. This being the begin
ming of the sickly season, we would
suggest to our citizens that their wells
be at once properly cleaned, securely
covered, and carefully drained, to pre-
vent the ingrcss of Impurities of any
kind. IAN ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure" The cost of
cleaning we'll is less than the expense
of the cheapest funeral. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

MISSING BEEF.-Some time since a
family in tins town procured Of Mr..
Jacob Miller bountiful piece of beef
steak, and in order that IL might be
kept nicely until the next morning, put
it in bucket and lowered it in the well.
Next morning the bucket was drawn
up and found to be empty-the beef
coue and no clue to the thief. Some
ten days afterwards when the. missing
beef had been forgotten, a servant drew
It up in the well-bucket. The beef was
in as good a state Of preservation as
could be expected under the circumstan-
ces. = - 81 f'f'r<@...sHf - :" ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

SAvANNAII RIVER VALLEY AssO-
CITATION. This association, at which
were represented thirty-eight Georgia
and South Carolina Oranges, met in
Augusta last week, and adopted resolu-
tons providing for opening subscription
books for stock in depot and warehouse
to be established in Augusta under the
auspices of the association, and that
none other but individual subscriptions
be taken less than ten dollars, viz: One
share of stock, OF if in cotton, not less
than one commercial bale; also, that
the capital stock he one hundred thou
sand dollars; and when ten thousand
dollars shall be subscribed, it shall be
the duty of tho executive committee to
call a meeting of the stockholders, CIV
ing them ten days notice, for the pur-
pose Of electing suitable officers and
managers for each of said cooperative
organizations, and prepare and procure
from the State of Georgia suitable char
ters, and also for the establishment of
suitable agencies at other commercial
potts. The convention adjourned to
meet in Augusta on the fourth 1Vednes-
day in February, 1875. ''<e -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

Picnic AT BoRDEAUx.-Mr. II. NJ.
Johnson writes us all interesting sketch
of pleasant Picnic at Bordeaux, on
the 9th ult., which we regret has been
crowded out. 1t does full justice to the
hospitality of the people, the excellence
of the music, furnished by Messrs. g.
Cowan, McLane and others, the joyous
ness of the. dance, the sumptuousness OF
the feast, and other attractions. We
with our friend in his lack
of pair of dancing shoes to enable him
to trip the light fantastic tocr and wish
him better luck next time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

a@ This year should teach our farm
,ers a LESSON about buying higuanos,
which they should not forget
Some of our, planters will not realize
enough from the sale of theirscrops to
pay for half tie Fertilizers used },2'h
= Mr.! aJlo. R.oWilson, Who lives near
the Poor House, proposes to.1give7 Coy.
Moses his entire .cetton, crop; for the
taxes, if the latter will pay for half OF
the guano usedin the cultivation. .faa
The canhy-pulling at the Abbeville
Hotel was quite a success last night.
The evening, we learn, was an enJoya-
BILE one to all present. ,'t.s,., 9
nas The editor Of the Charleston
Chronicle hires boy to tickle him OF
mornings, and still he fails to get up a
laugh. ,S
We have received a communication
from Eureka at Clear Springs.
Aluch obliged. Will appear, next week.
Too late for this issue. -
! Politics. is q dirty pool for preach
ers to dabble ill.,! Those who wish to
keep their skirts clear should stick to
the higher profession. d r;.,tsrl .5s;g4
-SoaE preachers in their sermons di-
rect too much atteition To trifies, while
the vital questions are overlooked. ~
l. 3 Z p III Y 81 i
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
DIE WEST ITEMS.

Mr.. James McDill is man of ener-
gy. After teaching school for the past
six or eight months, he started off: next
morning after the close of his school, to
take position in ~. A.. Bakers store
ut Lowndesville. N "',' =" -
Mr.. Samuel Agnew left Due West
last Monday for New York, to buy
goods. t..,f t.,E i.
bIessrs. .Jumes Agnew and Robert
Smith, of DonaldsVille, left for New
York last week, tomake their Fall pur-
chases. H" ..r.} '..'..' G .il 81
REVIVAL AT LITTLE RIVERA very
interesting religious meeting closed last
week at Little River (Baptisr Church.
Rev. Dir. Burts, the pastor, Rev. r. n.
Pratt, and Rev. Mr.. King took part in
the exercises, and ut the close Of the
meeting thirty persons were received
into the Church by baptism and two by
certificate. -..t a:.., ....
We learn that Mr. i. w. R.. Nance,
Of Due West, is Umpire of the Due
West Croquet Club. }:iy r. fasa g.
At Bethel, Oh last Sunday week, fifty
four persons were baptized and admitted
to that Church. Reys. Hays and
Young. of the Baptist Church, were
assisted by Rev. g. V. Barnes, OF. the
Methodist Church. This is considered
as great outpouring of the spirit.
Rev. J. n. Young preached one of
his most animated sermons on last Sum
day, in the Church at Due West. The
audience was small, however, in conse-
quence of absence in attending Presby-
terry. .G -'# .-."
GALLANTRY.-Our friend, Mr.. Robt.
Crawford, ascertaining that number of
the handsome young ladies Of Due
West had walked out to the school ex-
errcses of Mr.. Sames McDill, generously
offered them the use of his splendid
horse and buggy: Two of their number
accepted his kind offer. and Mr.. Craw-
ford drove them home in safety. ier
The closing exercises of Mr.. James
McDill's school came off on Friday last
with some pleasant exercises, in the
presence of a large and appreciate audi
ence. Quite number Of young ladies
were present from Due West. The ex-
ercises were in examination in the va
rious branches of study, and speeches
from the boys, which were admirably
delivered. The day was spent very
by all. Croquet, coquetting,
and gallantry furnished no small part of
the enjoyment of the spectators. The
school house is located near Due West,
and has been well patronized. Mr.
McDlll gave general satisfaction to all
interested in the school.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
LET THE TROOPS CoME--Some pc

LET THE TROOPS CoME--Some peo'
pie are much exercised about Grants
sending troops to the South. We Say
let them come. Law-abiding people
,hafie nothing 10 fear from their presence
while they disburse large amo,ints OF
money among our people. IF we had
enough OF, them they would enrich our
country. Every soldier spends from
ten to fifteen dollars month, while. the
officers spend a much larger amount
We need the money, and see no, reason
why the soldiers might not as we'll he
quartcred here Gs, anywhere else.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

CHARLESTON TO THE FRoNT.--Anloltg
our new advertisements, is that Of one
of the oldest establishments in this
State: Established in 1882, it has main
tanned the first place in its line of bust
ness: With, large experience and un-
surpassed facilities, Messrs. Walker,
Evans & Cogswell are prepared to sustain
the reputatioii,oof their establishment.
Like A. n. Stewart, they believe in
newspaper advertising, and take this
means toannounce that they have this
season added very largelyto to their stock
of type aud machinery, and are better
prepared than ever to please their GUS
toners. We wish them every success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09
CITATION.
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEpILLE co UNITY.

ABBEVIL COCNIf. .
Ry Charles w. Guffin, Esquire, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, James II. Wideman made
suit to me to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the Estate and effects OF
Daniel Collier, late of Abbcville
County, deceased. .-., ...
{ These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Daniel Collier,
deceased, that they be and appear before
NE in the Court of Probate, to be held at
G. HI, S. G., onSeptember Is,
1874, after publication hereof, at Il
o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause,
if any they have, why the said Admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
seventh day OF September, in the
cayear of our Lord one thousand eight
shundred and seventy-four and in the
sninety-ninth year of American In.
: Independence.
Published on the 9th and 10th day of
in the Abbeuilte Press and
Banner aud on the Court House door for
the time required by law.
CHASG w. GUFFIN,
Judge Of Probate.
september 8, 1871, 22-at#
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

W Senator Patterson publishes &
lcng card in the National Republicon,
in which he replies to the resolutions
of the Columbia Board of trade and the
statements of Judge Cooke and athers,
as to the good order prevailing in the
State, He sticks to it that the condition
here calls for the presence of the troops
He says that he has not asked for more
troops, but for the distribution of those
that are here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

Col. DoDAMEhp.-W regret to learn
that Col. Tho5s. Dodaniead, the efficient
superintendent Of thee. &C. r. r. is
about to resign his position, having been
offered the position on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroads. road Of five hun-
dred miles long and Of the first impor--,
tance., His loss will be seriously felt
and much regretted. i...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

WELcoME.-NIr. Thos. G.. Coogler,
long a Conductor Oh the G. & G. r. r.,
and lately appointed to the same posi-
ton on our Branch Road, has purchased
the Sassard House, formerly, owned by
Dir. B. p. Hughes, and more lately by
Mrs. Sassard, , for thesum of $4,000, and
has removed with his family to Abbc-
willie. T BIr. e.. is an efficient and cour-
teors officer, and with his family will be
quite an accession to our place. We
extend to them a cordial welcome. ,rf
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-09

m@. At late meeting in Memphis,
Tenn, speeches were made by Ex.
President Davis, General Forrest and
others, denouneing the massacre OF
prisoners at Trenton, and calling for
prompt and most energetic enforcement
of the law against the perpetrators.
General Forrest stated he stood ready to
start tomorrow to assist the officers OF
the law in bringing the assassins to
punishment. Resolutions were adopted
expressing the horror and indignation
of the community at the foul crime, and
demanded of the Governor prompt and
energetic measures for bringing the
murderers to the bar of justice, and re-
lievc the State as far as possible from the
disgrace of such crime, and asking the
Governor to employ police experts OF
Memphis to assist in capturing the
assassins, and to employ the best legal
counsel in the State to assist the Attor-
ncy- General in prosecuting them.