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National Republican., 1874-05-27
DECORATION DAY.

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY TO BE
TREATED ALIKE.
The Secretary Of War has replied to the letter
Of Senator Patterson, OF South Carolina, with
regard TO the decoration Of the gfavss at Arlinx-
ton, on Saturday next, as followE
v.smyero,. y ~. q. pTEr1sgrrssssT,{ T,, 8 rsssssT,{
Hon. IJahn ,. Pattsyson, United States ssnatss
-SrR: have received your letter Of May =, 1874,
which communications commences as fojleHs. '-On
the ave Of Decorattoo dsyy one year agos An order
q Ariinxton into lie custody q the Grand Army
Of the Republic thst day snd limited the eeFemo-
nial on that occasioD 70 the decoration q the
desire 70 ssk II tsst eFdsI 10 still % force snd
applicaeis to the dsy now .pproaohing. u 10
force earnestly hops u may Be abrogatedi II not
IN force ndesrs most respect billy, yet earnestly,
fhs ordef issued on ths enh Of MAY, is7o. In
regard to the terms Of vhish thsrs seemsto b
hfbitsd intsnsrencs with in association 70 whom
)had been presously especially assigned the COP
tsol Of the grounds Of ArBlngtea cemetery %
Iations, persons or parties desiring 10 visit the
cemetsry for the purposs of essofating greses
other than thessof Union soldisss css Be sdntttsd
On an5 Ssesr SaS % sas ss'ys
= Nc order, relative to the dsesrancn OF the
graves At Arlington on the Soth Of May, 1874, has
been issued The grounds of that csmetery will
on that day be opened TO all orderly persons Who
desire todeeoratsF any Of the graves within that
Very rsspoctiallgr, VIZ W BsLKsAr. /,
- = '' - Sesretsry of War.
THE DEPzRrNxNrs TO Be cEosEpc
The President yesterday ordered that TIE Gov
srnment Departments shall be elosod On SaluF-
day next, soth instant (Deeoraticu dsyl % enable
participate, in conuectfon with the Gs saRA Army
Of the Repub In the decoration Of the EraFes Of
the soldiers who fell during the Tebsilloa-
National Republican., 1874-05-27

THE unnaturalized editor of the New York
Times, who tried few days ago to induce the
stockholders Of that sinking concern to make
him trustee, and failed because they had no
confidence In him, believes that General But
ler's popularity is on the decline. Why will
Jennings persist in writing about what he does
not nderstand-American politics2
National Republican., 1874-05-27
DEATH FROM COAL OLE.

Yesterday morning young girl named Amanda
Braxton attempted to ignite fire with the aid
Of q coal-oil lamp, which exploded while in her
hand, setting her clothing on fire and burning her
SO badly that she died Q few hours Afterwards
Mr. Braxton and his wife were absent at the time,
and returned only to ind their home and It's con-
tents entirely consumed by the FIRE. Tho Colum-
bla Fire Company, on seeing the fire, responded
without turning in an als;m, but reached the
ground too late TO be OF much service,
National Republican., 1874-05-27
IGHuRCR ENrERrAIYnENT.

The Mite Society Of Christ church, (P. E-,)
Navy Yard, Rev. O. d. Andrews, gave two ex-
esedingly pleasant entertainments on Monday
and last evening, consisting Of tablesux, chsrades
dialogues, &C., interpreted occasionsliy with
vocal and Instrumental music. They were sue
cess In every respect. and the emanagemont report
aconsiderable addition to the funds Of the society
Great credit Is due TO the untiring seal displayed
by Miss Ryon and her assistants in getting up
these very dslig ghtful entertainments.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

Mr.. THURLow WEED has come out in the
role of temperance reformer. In s card to q
New York journal he declares his belief that
alcohol is poison, like arsenic, bellsdona,
prussic acid, &C., and should be used only
when prescribed as medicine. He trembles
for the fate of the rising generation, surrounded
as it is by alcohol in thousand forms.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

The Liberal Republican editors seem to
think that Watterson is insane. His late let
ters from Washington, in which he saw the
spectre Of Imperialism between s'the sherry
and champagne, give color to the impression.
This IL sad
National Republican., 1874-05-27

THE Chicago Tribune has been putting on It's
spectacles and taking look at the political
situation. 1t has come to the conclusion that
the third-term chances are excellent; that
General Grant would be supported by the
Southern States, by even the rebel element, by
the capitalists at the North, and by large
portion Of the Democratic party.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

sSoME interesting facts and figures con-
nected with the Baptist Missionary Union,
whose headquarters are situated in Boston,
will be found in the report of its sixtieth an
nual meeting, held in this city yesterday.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
FARMS, STONE QUARRLRs, VILLAS
RARE CHANCES FOR PROFITABLE IN
VESTM ENTS.

VESTM ENTS.
Everybody who knows anything about the sur
roundings Of Washington Is well aware that
there Is not, within radius Of twenty miles OF
the CAPITOL, a more picturesque and inviting
country than that lying between GeorgetoWn.a and
the Great Falls Of the Potomac Tourists who
have visited the most charming spots in the Old
World have declared that they have never con-
templated more lovely scenery than that which
dtversifies and beauties this fruitful region.
Latimer Cleory, the well-knoTn auettoneers,
now have for sale one Of the most desirable tracts
Of land In that ROM antc section. 1t embraces 600
acres, and is offered In three parts, embracing,
seyerally, q inely-lnproved fruit farm, valuable
stone luarries and number OF me- building lots.
The entire tract. abounds In the most beautiful
villa Sites 1t Is only seven miles from the city,
and can be reached by one Of tbs finest and most
popular drives In the neighborhood the national
metropolis. .-.--- I-..--.. --- $50 -.... - -
The same eaterprisIng firm offer for sale q Vslu-
able farm and ad joining timber land on tbs canal
and river road, about twenty miles above Geoge-
town. .. ".-
Read the advertisement In another column for
more minute particulars of these hne chances to
invest advantageously. .as.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
TIE ALLEeED MAIL ROBBERY.

Yesterday morning Mr.. Edward Taylor, ar
rested in Alexandria on Saturday, charged with
robbIng the United States mail, was taken be-
fore Commissioner whIttlesy, and gave the re-
quIred bond, 5000, for his appearance. Mr..
Taylor positively asserts his innocence, and
have had an opportunity for dispruving the grave
charges brought egalnst hun.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
ATTACK oyACAyAE BoAFM4y

Captain G. n. Thomas, of the canal boat Tom
mis and Johnnie, was attacked Monday afternoon
in Georgetown by q man named Walker, and was
severely beaten before assistance could be fur
nished him. OHicer Sebastian, Of the Third Pre-
cinct station, removed him TO the station-house,
where he was attended BY Drs Shekell and
Kleinsehmidt, who found his jaWbons to be
broken.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

THE New York Sun comes to the defence OF
Mormonism and Brigham Young. This is not
at all surprising. Dana has become so infa-
nous that ladies who formerly knew him now
refuse to speak to him either publicly or pri-
Vately. ...... -..--
National Republican., 1874-05-27

titled to final and immediate sdjustmentt
OF the questions raised by the Investigation.
\ 1t be bis desire that the criticisms upon
his course shall be shown TO have no JUS
uncation, no one can show it so well as
himself u u
National Republican., 1874-05-27

n Davenport, Iowa, last ucek, some fond par.
ents celebrated the birth Of boy by drinking his
health in punch. Unfortunately. however, says
the local reporter, they left cup Of punch on the
parents drank the punch, and died In few hours
National Republican., 1874-05-27

A writer unknown to fame has truly said, that
however malign Influences may be able to affect
our future, they cannot deprive US Of the happy
memories Of the past. To this may be sdded thai
the determined viii may so mold the future, that
II 10 turn shall become happy past.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

A LITTLE GLASS of beer has caused great
commotion in New Orleans. Governor War
mouth, Governor Pinchback, and one Major
Roxborough recently entered the /" "Redwitz
beer saloon" in that city, for for the purpose
Of procuring refreshment in the form of that
Teutonic beverage, The boekeeper served
Roxborougd, Yarmouth declined to drink and
PInchback was refused on the ground that he
was not white man. At first glance this appears
strange, not particularly because Yarmouth
declined to drink, but because Roxborough is
unmistakably mulatto. 1t is explained that
the barkeeper knew that Piuchback was colorcd,
and that his refusal to sell beer to him was
intended as personal insult. But the incl
dent has served the purpose of advertising the
saloon extensively and giving the New Orleans
newspapers something to wrangle about. The
evident moral to be deducted is that beer as an
element of discord is effective, whether or not
it is Intoxicating! But Pinchback failed to
quench his thirst.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is published every
morning Sundays exceptedl at the southwest cor
nerofThirtcenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
and is furnished subscribers (by carrier) at fy
cents per month.
Mail subscribeTs, $50 per year; tIn for SIX
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RATES OF ADVERTISING;
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
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National Republican., 1874-05-27
FLOWERS.


Flowers, that In all our gladness, In all our
sorrow, in all events, however ineongruous, are
always appropriate. Appropriate In the church,
a. expressive Of It's purest and most social themes
and blending their sweetness with the incense ef
prayer. Appropriate In the joy Of the marriags
hour. In the loneliness Of the sick room, and
croyninQ with prophecy the foreheads Of the
dead, They give completeness to the asSoclation
OF childhood, and appropriate even By the side
of old age strange IS their freshness contrast with
the wrinkles aud the gray hairs; for still they are
suggestive, they are symbolical Of the souls per-
pstual youth, the inward blossom Of immortality,
the amaranthine crown. In their presence We
feel that when the body shall drop rs vithsred
calyx, the soul shall 90 forth as winged SOUL
Req. E. II. chapin.
The San Francisco Hsps Letter describes .
patriarch Ill years old, who never saw Qeorge
" Waslington, and IL thinks his name should 1e
written in letters OF are for his moral courage IN
scknoNledging tt. This worthy patriareh Is
Digger indian. -
An English chemist, otnciany employed to de-
tect adulteratlous, reported forty faulty samples
out OF a hundred and seventy. .ArroWroot was
mixed with starch, coffee with ehlccory, milk Win
water, mustard with -four and tumeric, vinegar
with sulphurlc acid and oil OF vtIriol.
A Lutheran clergyman In Freedom. Wis, who
refused to ofcate at the funeral Of Granger, haa
been dismissed By bis congregation
National Republican., 1874-05-27

TIE REPUBLICAN, gLSL LLRGER cTRcU-
LATIoE TRAEAET OTTER MORNING PAPER
IN The EDLSTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

H we may believe q story In Philadelphia
supdaJ paper, the Times, an nunexpected streak
OF fortune has come to the family of adeceased
editor, the late Heron Foster, of the Pittsburg
Dispatch sincerely hope It may be true,
not only on account of the two daughters, who
are said to be angels, and who become doubly
angelic now as the presiding goddesses of silver
mines and vast real estate, but that the sad
traditions Of Journalism and literature may
have at least one exception. 1t seems that Mr..
Foster, in the early days of the California gold
fever, purchased some land in that region, and,
editor like, forgot all about it. Mrs. Foster
being of legal turn of mind, visited Califor-
mia and succeeded in finding the title Of her
children clear to the handsome sum Of half q
million of dollars. But this is not all. The
two young ladies have also become heirs to an
estate in England valued at one hundred thou
sand dollars, with sundry castles, jewels and
so forth thrown in. One, it seems, has de-
cided literary abilities, and when asked what
she intended to do with so much money, re-
piled that "when Of age she intended to buy a
newspaper" ...-..- ..'..
National Republican., 1874-05-27

A Lutheran clergyman In Freedom. wis, who
refused to ofcate at the funeral OF aGranger, haa
been dismissed By bis congregation
National Republican., 1874-05-27

MoRNING::::..::::..MAY q. ls74
National Republican., 1874-05-27
rHE rAIRLAMB ooNcERr.

A grand testimonIal concert viii be given on
Friday night, under the direction OF Professor
Fairlamb, at the Congregational church. The
excellent acoustic properties OF this building,
together with the presence and availability OF
tho new organ, combine to render II the fayorite
place for large musical entertelnm tents Anno-
tated programmes have been prepared to Illus.
trete the performances, which will be composed
chiefly OF operstic selections. Much Of the best
aneteur talent Of The city Will cooperate
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ABBEVILLE, s. c. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1874

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woman close in his strong arms,
had long talk with DIR. Holmes to
day, and I cannot rest till thanl
YOU for our unbroken nursery to
night. Next to God you have saved
the children
4 am sure you never spared your
self in nursing said Mrs. Turmoyle
'The nursing was the smallest par
of it. DR.. Holmes says it. was mo-
scarlet fever that killed Stones chill
dren, but their mothers system.
The fever found overtaxed brains
bodies weakened by want of exercise
tcmpers made sullen by a deprivation
of all childish pleasure. They were
nursed by system no allowance made
for suffering or weakness; and The
two that are gono but precede the
two now dangerously i'll. If they re-
cover from the fever they will mover
reach maturity unless their mother
sees her error. you may thank youl
wife's management for your own
children tile doctor said to mo
there was something to build on ir
the sturdy frames of those young
savages.'
Mrs. Stone could not sec any fault
in her system, though little graves
attested its weakness. Her children
recovering from the fever, found nc
relaxation of home rule, and listlcss
pale and dull.eyed, went back to the
old routine. ........4 rfl.,.6 ~
-Four years passed away, and Tom
left his home for boarding-sehool, q
gentlemanly boy of sixteen, we'll up
in his studies, and in. perfect health
Driving home from the station, after
starting him upon his. journey, Mr..
and Mrs. Turmoyle passed Mr.
Stones handsome house, prim and
spotless, the garden q miracle Of or
der, and no signs of busy little feet on
walk or border.
Poor Stonep said Mr.. Turmoyle,
'he frets sadly for Amy .''.
1T was hard to lose her, the last Of
five,' said Mrs. Turmoyle, 'and she
such patient child, after losing her
hearing. @t - 1gll.15-2
TOO patient. There will be no
need now Of any system in training.
Five children, all under the sod: Oh,
Tilliel Thank God we have not such
quiet house as the one we have just
passed. Thank God for merry voices,
clear leaughtcr, noisy feet, and even
the crying of our baby May! May
He guard and bless our little ones,
and give them health, good princi-
piles, and happiness, rather than give
US the doubtful blessing Of quiet
house..
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The Cotton Crop.

Our exchanges are discussing tho
probable yield of the growing crop
and the conclusion seems to be gen
orally reached that it cannot exceed
100000 bales. The Augusta Chro"
ielo and Sentinel has the following
timely suggestions on the subject
There is no longer a reasonable
doubt as to the crop being a short
one, and rs soon as the fact becomes
recognized in this country and Eu'
rope the price of our great staple
must appreciate. The New York
Eucning Post, IN authority on cotton,
puts the question: "Has American
cotton any rival?" 1t goes on to rec.
ognize the Importance Of cotton as
the chief article of export in the
United States, and the fact that the
price which it communds is q matter
Of moment, not only to the actual
producers themselves, but to every
man, woman and child in the country,
whether living in Maine, Texas or
elsewhere. In these facts reasons
are found for the Posts comments on
the methods Of transactlng business
in the New York Cotton Exchange,
which methods were considered sin.
furious to the country at large, and
particularly to the persons directly
engaged in tho production of cotton
As American cotton is now two and
|three-quarters ponce per pound dear
cr than the best cotton raised in India
a difference in price for which there
seems to be no reason except the su
Iperior and so far as India cotton is
concrned-unrivalled quality of the
American product, it is urged thai
American cotton growers need moi
fear any extended rivalry so far as
India is concerned. Egypt and Bra
zil are the only countries which pro
duce cotton equal in quality to ours
and they do not produce enough tt
seriously affect the normal value o.
the staple. Tho conclusion is, thai
American cotton has no rival, ano
that the price at present is abnormalIJ
low, it having risen only fourteen pei
cent. since 1860, when most OF the
worlds cotton supply was produced
by slave labor, while the prlco o
most other articles of trade has ad
vanced from twenty-five to thirty pei
ccntum. ..
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How He PROVED IT. - 1t is the
custom in Mexico for the clergy to
require foreigner, wishing to marry
a native, to bring proof that he is not
already married man. An Amer,
can, about to marry q senorlta OF
very good family, was required 70
furnish the proof Of his being bach
clor. Not finding any of his country,
men who'knew him sufficiently well
to testify to this fact, he determined
to supply the deficiency with the oath
of native.
Meeting q Mexican in the street
whom he had never seen before, our
countryman proposed to him that nc
should swear to his being unmarried
for the consideration Of FIVE dollars
The senior, after moments study
said to the Yankee:
"Gct down on your hands ano
knees and creep about"
Not exactly understanding what
he was at, our friend obeyed, much to
the detriment of his unmentionables
The other party then told him that
he was all right; that he would swear
that the American had not been mar
ried since he knew him, and that was
since the time he crawled. '"
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RYsW. A. LEE AND HUGH WILSON.
DRUGS g. MEDICINES
AT g.: ---r -. -
DR., ANDREW YATES,
No. 100, Abbeville,

T KEEP on hand constantly
i well selected Stock of DRUGS
CHEMICALS, PERFUMER1, PAT
ENT MEDICINES, SOAPS, TOT
LET ARTICLES, &C., &c.
Having increased my Stock o
Drugs and Chemicals, L am now
prepared to supply Physicians, at ar
exceedingly liberal discount, and re
quest them to call on US before order
ing elsewhere.
Physicians Prescriptions compound
cd with care and accuracy.
If your hair is thin and inclined tc
drop. you can prevent it by using my
HAIR TONIC. Thousands have
tried it, and all have been pleased
with it. Contains no Dye, and will
answer the purpose of a perfect hair
dressing. Price so cents per bottle
A we'll selected Stock of VAR
NISH ES just received, which can be
had at greatly reduced prices. ,
DR.. ANDREW YATES.
No. 100.
August 5, 1874, 17-tf
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GRANDMA.

She is lying fast asleep,
In her Sunday cap and gown;
Bells are tolling loud and deep,
In the town.
Sunny field and sunny wood
Are 50 quiet and so fair,
That the bells seem almost rude,
Echoing there.
Overhead is naught but blue;
All so still that Jem and
Wonder if tits Sunday, too,
In the sky. ...
Circled near us, hushcd and bowed,
Hearing prayer, the neighbors stand,
Jem and creep through the crowd,
Hand in hand; ...... ,.....
And we hear the pastor say,
With raised eyes and earnest face,
"Death, like sunshine, floods our with
With Gods grace" ... ...
Grandma does not hear or stir
Only lies there with u smile;
Nothing seems to trouble her,
For the while. ... ........E g..
Her gray hair is smoothed away
Underneath her caps starched band,
And she holds a white bouquet
In her hand.
After song and prayer are done,,
She is shut from warmth and light,
Carried forth through shade and sum-,
Out of sight. '..-
Jem and I would follow her, ......
But the pastor tenderly ...... -
Lifts us, while the bells yet stir, .....
10 his knees :" e.. -, 49,. ...t
Comforts us with words of cheer:
"Little ones, you must not cry;
You can go to her from here,
If you try" .... u.
And Jem whispers very low, o.. e.
AS the pastor turns away, ....
"Did he cay that we might 60
Any day? -,
see the road they took -
Heaven is pretty near | know; ..s
Get your hat from OFT the hook, .
And We'll CO." .. ... -.
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BAD BLOOD,

"a corrupt tree,u saith the Inspired
volume, "bringeth forth not good fruit, "
nor can corrupt blood impart health,
beauty and good flesh, or spirits. 1.-The
Blood is the Life" and health can only
be enjoyed in its full perfection where
the blood is kept in a pure and uncor-
rupted state, hence the necessity OF pure
blood, to give health, beauty, buoyant
spirits, long life and happiness.
An impure condition of the blood,
manifests itself in different forms of
diseases, such us letter, Salt Rheum,
Scald-head, Ring Worms, Pimples, Boils
Blotches, Spots, Eruptions, Pustuies,
Carbuncles. Sore Eyes, Rough Skin,
Scurf, Scrofulas Sores and Swellings,
Fever Sores, White Swellings, Tu-
mors, Old Sores or Swellirgs, Syphilitlcc
Affections of the Skin, Throat ana
Bones, Ulcers of the Liver, Stomach,
Kidney Us, Lungs and Uterus. #....i,,
In this condition of things something
is needed at once to cleanse the blood,
and neutralize the insiduous poison that
BURNS LIKE A TERRIBLE FIRE
as it courses through the veins, sowing
seeds of death with every pulsation.
DR.. Pemberton's Compound EXTRACT
of Stillingia, (or Queen Delight) Will
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blood and system, and leaving the skin
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For all diseases of the blood. llvers
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any chronic or long standing, disease
Whose real or direct cause is bad blood.
Rheumatism, pains in limbs or bones,
broken down by Mercurial
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For Syphilis, Syphilictic Taint, there is
nothing equal to it. A trial will prove
it. 1t is q most useful Spring and Fall
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Its safety and innocence have been
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to the most tender infant. ,
nea- Beware of counterfeits and sub
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QUEENS DELIGHT, prepared by DIR.
j. S. PEMBERTON, Atlanta, Ga.
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March IS, 1874 49-tf
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DENTISTRY! DENTISTRY !!
DR.. II. D. WILSON

nFFERS his professional services to
the people of Abbeville County
and of upper South Carolina. Having
lust finished course of study in the
Pennsylvania College of Dental Sur
gerry, 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 people, and guarantees full and
complete satisfaction. He has procured
n full set of first-elass Dental Instru-
ments, and is prepared to do frst-ciass
work ut most reasonable rates. y
B5- OFFICE inst over Post Office.