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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

THE COTTON OuTLooK.-The Report
of the Agricultural Department for
September shows heavy decline in the
prospects of the cotton crop, and some
Of our exchanges estimate that the can
not exceed three-and-a-half million
bales. The State averages are as fol-
lows:
Virginia 9s; North Carolina IS, de-
cline of Is during August; South Caro-
lima SO, a decline of 13; Georgia II, u
decline Of II; Florida II, decline OF
%; Alabama 81, decline of 8; Missis-
sippi IS, a decline of IA; Louisiana y, a
decline of 81 Texas 81, decline of Al /;
Arkansas Al, a decline of 40; Tennes-
see 4S, decline of IS. The leading
cause of this decline is found in the
prevalence over large sections of the
cotton area of severe drought, accom-
panied by intense heat. In many To-
calities hot winds have parched the
crop; in one or two cases destroying it
within half an hour. Several counties
report no rain for four or five months.
In many cases the top crops are entire
Iy destroyed, the bolls having all fallen ;
the middle crops were also badly injur-
ed. In few localities genial rains have
made mine crops, but the number of
these favored spots is very small. In
the Atlantic cotton States cool nights
heavy rains are alleged in some coun-
ties as the cause of the decline. The
drought has prevented the increase of
insects dcprecating upon cotton, and
they are reported in q very few coun-
ties, and have been no where very in
furious.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
Tie Republican Majority in the State

1'he CAjwtcston Netts d Courier after
reviewing ut length the various regis
tratiuns and election returns OF past
years since 1868, comes to the conclusion
that the maximum colored vote does not
exceed eighty-tive thousand, against a
white vote of seventy thou
sand. So that even in race issue the
whites would only have fifteen thou
sand majority, or eight thousand votes
to overcome. But u race issue is not to
be looked for, and under ordinary cir
cumstanccs thousands Of colored men
will either not vote at all or will vote
the Conservative ticket. The Union
Herald estimates the full Republican
vote as low as $4,000, ard estimating
the Conservative at Is, 900 there is only
a majority of 5000 to be overcome.
The Union-Hcrald gives the following
advice to its party:
I'VE cannot afford to overlook or de-
spisc these preparations Of the enemy.
n ever wv oSS3i ASl 80
this State to meet III organized opposi-
ton. We, therefore, do not know the
strength of the foe with whom we have
to cope in the coming campaign: In
1865 the Republican vote for President
was G2,9lO; the Democratic vote was
Il, ,237; Republican majority, 1859.
In 1870 the Conservative vote was 5l,-
1877; the Republicans counted S5,01l-
l3, 600 more than ever was cast before
or since. In fact, we think such q vote
ought not to be depended upon in any
calculation under the amended election
law. In 1872, after most thorough
canvass, Moses received G0,S3S. We
place tile full Republican vote of this
State ut not over $4,000. The census
shows that the white vote ought to be,
if all brought out, $4,000. Taking this
into consideration, it is unsafe to sup
pose that a full Conservative vote is
less than 90, ,OOU-a majority for the Re-
publicans Of only lS,OOO."
There is something encouraging i'll
,hesc admissions of a Republican jour-
nal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
The Tax Union Convention.

This body met in Columbia Oh Thurs
dav of the past week and remained two
.dnys in session. Gen. 'Bonham, OF
Edgefield, was called to the chair, and
Messrs. w. G. Simms and L. S. Kit
appointed temporary secretaries. Aboe'
Vile was represented by Messrs. r. A.
Connor, Peter Mcclellan, and w. IL
Blake.
The following gentlemen were elected
permanent officers:
President-James Chestnut.
cc-Presidents-J. II. Ryan, =. H.
Miles, +. A. CcnnOr.
Secretary-W. Gilmore Simms.
Treasurer-E. w. Wheeler.
The following gentlemen were elected
an executive committee: Messrs. Dud'
Icy, Maurice, Miles, Muller, Wallace
Lipscomb, Woodward, Shand, Bonham
and Elliott.
The following preamble and resolu'
tions were adopted:-
Whereas, to our great surprise, a COM
munication of President Grant to tho
Attorney-Gcncral, of date I'd Septem-
Der, instant, contains the following
declaration "The recent atrocities in
Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina,
show q disregard for law, civil rights,
and personal protection that ought not
to be tolerated in any civilized govern
ment;" and, whereas, we are confident
that the information conveyed to the
President regarding these alleged atrOc
tiles in South Carolina is not true,
Resofved, That one delegate from each
County be selected by the President OF
this Union, to inquire what atrocities OF
the above nature, if any, have been re-
Gently committed in this State, and II
any, in what section and by what class
of persons; and that said delegates re-
port without delay the result of their
to the Executive COM
mittee of the State Union.
Under this resolution Mr.. Z. "A Con-
nor has been appointed from Abbcville.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed with regard to calling y nominating
convention -
Resolrcd, That the Executive Com
mittec of the State Tax Union be au'
thorized and empowered, in the exercise
of their discretion, to recommend TO the
citizens of the State. in favor OF honest
and good government, to send delegates
to a convention to assemble in Column
bin, on such day as shall be fixed by the
Executive Committee, TO consider the
necessity of making nominations Tor
State Offices, to he elected at the ap-
preaching election.
Rcsolvcti, That for carrying out this
purpose, tile Executive Committee re-,
quest the Presidents of the several
County Tax Unions, or such other per-
sons as they shall select, to call primary
of their Counties, to elect
us many delegates to said convention os
their respective Counties are entitled to
in the House of Representatives.
The Convention adjourned, after a
session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
What Came of Eating Roast Pig.

The Tennessee correspondence Of the
New York Herald gives some interest
ing details of the origin of the recent
conflict between the whites and blacks
there, from which it appears that the
trouble had its origin in a dispute over a
roast mir. About three weeks ago the
colored people of Picketsville had bar
becue. Joe Hale, a farmer living In the
neighborhood, and several other white
meii, CHANGING to pass that way, bought
pig from the negroes for their dinner
They ate rs much as they wanted, CIV
ing the rest of the pig to negro they
had brought with them. This fellow
was happy for only a short time, how
ever. for no sooner had the white men
left than tile managers of the barbecue
seized the rest of the pig, saying that 1t
belonged to them. Hale heard OF TINS,
and he and his friends returned and took
the pig away from the negroes. In get
ting back the pig Hale used some vlo-
lence, which exaspcrated the negroes,
but his friends interfered and compelled
him to 60 away with them. The point
in dispute was whether he had paid for
the whole pig or only 80 much as he had
eaten. The negroes took the latter view
of the transaction, but Hale enforced
the former, and out of this Insignificant
affair grew the war of races in Tennes.
see. The negroes determined to kill
Hale and burn his house, and arming
and organizing followed on both sides.
Six of the negroes who had entered into
the conspiracy were overtakcn by mob
and shot; and a general uprising fol-
lowed.
The above recalls tile inimitable essay
of Charles Lamb, "Elia," upon "Roast
Pig,n and furnishes another instance OF
the terrible sacrifices which, from time
immemorial, seem to have been con-
sequence of indulging an appetite for
the dainty dish. According to the es-
sayist, roast pig was first discovered by a
Chinese, amid the burning embers OF
his ruined home, and the taste was 10
delicious as to create perfect fusor fol
burning houses over young pigs. which
led to widespread conflagrations, until
cheaper mode of roasting grew into
use. In Tennessee the attendant results
were even more disastrous than burning
houses-being nothing more nor less
than conflict of races, ending In the
murder of sixteen unarmed prisoners
So much for eating roast pig.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

REGULATIONS FOR THE PosT-OFFICE
AT AgBEyILIE.-The Office is open for
the general delivery Of letters and sale
of postage stamps from 7:3o \. NJ. to .
Z. NJ. -,
Money Orders furnished from 7:3o A.
NJ. to $50 p. NJ.
Greenville and Columbia Railroad
Mail closes at 7:30 A. NJ. Wv,
Washington, Ga, Mail closes on We'd
nesday at $50 4. NJ.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Heardmont,
closes on Thursday at $50 A. M.
Antreville Mail, via Temple or
Health, closes OH Thursday at 5:3o a: NJ.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Lowndesvllle,
closes on Friday at $50 a. NJ.
II. w. LAWSON, P. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
The Spartanburg and Asheville Road.

A grand celebration to commemorate
the breaking ground for this enterprise,
came off at Spartanburg on Thursday,
10th inst. Six thousand persons from
that and adjoining Counties and from
North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia,
were present.
At 1880 A. NJ, the first soil was
broken. The dirt was shoveled up by
Hon. C. G. Memmingcr, of Charleston,
President of the road, assisted by Hon.
Gabriel Cannon, of Spartanburg. A
spade full of dirt, representing each of
the States through which the road,
when finished, is intended to pass, was
handled, viz: South Carolina, North
Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois. Amid the general
ringing of church and other bells and
strains of martial music from the Spar
tanburg silver cornet band, the Hon.
Gabriel Cannon wheeled off the dirt and
threw it into the first field of the road,
at the crossing of the Atlanta and Rich
mond Air Line, and conjunction with
the Spartanburg and Union Railroad.
This road will he graded at once-the
contract having been awarded to Mr.. +.
CLAYTON. This link is seventy-four
miles long, and will connect at Paint
Rock, on Wolf Creek, forty miles from
Asheville, n. c., with the Morristown,
Tenn, Railroad, otherwise known as
the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and
Charleston Railroad. There has been
$500 900 already subscribed and ten per
cent. paid in cash. When completed,
this road, with some other short links,
will form direct air line from Chicago
and the Northwest to Charleston, the
South Atlantic seaboard. All the prin-
cipal railroad dignitaries were present.
Hon. Gabriel Cannon, of Spartanburg,
was the mastcrof ceremonies. Speeches
were made by Hon. c. G. Memminger
and Theo. G. Barker, Esq, of Charles
ton; Gen. Il. B. Vance, of North Caro-
lima; Col. II. \. Aston, of the Atlanta
Herald. After the speeches, there was
grand barbecue served ON the grounds,
where, with a table 1900 feet long all
were accommodated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1874.

TERMS. Two Dollars year, in ad-
sance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents,
at the end of the year.
No subscriptions taken for a shorter
time tLan six months.
Transient advertisements are charged
for at the rate OF ONE DOLLAR per inch
space for the first insertion, and FIT Y
CENTS for each subsequent insertion.
=; A liberal deduction from the above
rates is made to persons advertising by
the quarter or by the year.
BY- All obituary notices and tributes
of respect are charged for at the usual
rates Of advertising.
JOB PRESS.
Weare now provided with an excel
lent Job Press, and fine assortment or
JOB Type, and arc prepared to execute
superior work. Orders are respectfully
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
THE PRESIDENT AND THE SOUTH

THE PRESIDENT AND THE SOUTII.-
The NcaU York Hcrald's correspond
ent represents that President Grant is
very much annoyed at the recent appli-
cations of Republican politicians who
have sought his interference in South
ern affairs. Hc is reported as saying to
the Attorney-General:
With this horde OF loud-mouthed Re-
publican politicians hanging about me,
with their demands for protection, it
will go forth that the whole thing. is a
partizan mancuvre, designed to intro
duce Federal troops into the States to
control the elections in our interest.
want them all to leave at once. 1
want you to get away rs quickly as you
can. And l want you to stop all the
rest of the gang and not to let any of
them come near NC or interfere in the
matter at ALL"
And again: have not seen ore Of
these so-called delegations. mind, and I
have already made up my mind, before
your arrival, to order the movement of
troops for the purpose of being prepared
to protect the laws and preserve peace
and order in the South. 1t must be giu-
en- out that dN this has been done arithout
any reference to these political appeals,
and without my having seen any of the
political leechcs who are so anxious to
fasten upon me here. l repeat, you
must keep them all away. The very
report of their intended visit has al
ready done mischief enough, and if you
had an ounce of political discretion in
your head, you would have seen it for
yourself"
According to this view the President
is afraid of damaging his third term
schemes by what may be regarded as n
partisan movement. The expressions
are doubtless exaggerated, but have u
foundation in fact.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
JURORS FOR THE OCTOBER TERM

JURORS FOR THE OCTOBER TERM
The following jurors have been drawn
to serve for the next Term of our Court
VIM. Evans, c, Austin Patton, C, H.
NJ. Johnson, W, G. II. Grier c, Sandy
Johnson c, Ebert Frasier C, Barney
Fantroil c, Jim White c, Alfl Foster c,
J. j.. Bradley W, VIM. Truwitt. jr., W,
Peter LomaX c, Andy Hunter c, G. M.
Hodges W, Wm. a. Clay W, S: p. Brooks
VI, Moses Wideman c, s. +. Rampy W,
w u McGhee W, Samuel Garter W, ].
z. Brooks ", Isaac Lindsay C, Thos. }.
Davenport W, Mat. Banks c, Daniel }.
Jordan W, Daniel Davis C, q. d. Blu.
chanan W, Is. A. Boyd W, Alfred Beard
C, Pleasant Reid C, J b Patterson w,
G. w. Rowe c, Alfred Gray C, B. L..
Jones W, Wade Mitchell C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
Gen. Sherman's Views as to the Use
of Troops at the South.

In recent reported conversation of
the General in Chief of the United
States army, he states that the only use
of the troops South is to assist the civil
authorities in making arrests. They
have no authority to try and punish, as
if martial law were proclaimed. The
General does not anticipate any acts OF
hostility to the army. In such case,
they could scarcely maintain the defen-
sivc and Congress would have to pro-
vide for the exigency. The General is
an ardent believer in the effectiveness of
the posse con,tatts, and an honest jury
for civil disturbances in times of peace,
holding the military power only as a
last resort.
At this date the whole cavalry force of
the army is in the Indian country, or
OH the Mexican frontier, The artillery,
numbering trifle above 5000 men, is
on the scaboard, garrisoning the princi-
pal forts.
OF the twenty-five regiments of infan-
try, eight are in the South, distributed
as follows: The second III Georgia, AL
ALBANIA and Tennessee; the third in the
department of the Gulf; the tenth in
Texas the eleventh in Texas and the
Indian country the sixteenth in TEN
nessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ar
kansas; the eighteenth in South Caro-.
lima and Georgia; the twenty-fourth in
Texas, and the twenty-flfth in Texas
and the Indian country. The aggre,
gate of this force is about 5000 men.
The general of the army is now making
such disposition of his force as to secure
the most efficient service in making ar
rests, if necessary. The strongest force
will be concentrated in proximity to the
section in which the civil authorities
are less disposed to enforce the laws and
preserve quiet. In Tennessee, where
the government and the county officers
have shown an inclination to arrest and
punish offenders, fewer troops will be
stationed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

aea- w. H. Trescott, Esq, independ-
ent candidate for Congress from this
Congressional District made our town a
visit last week. He speaks hopefully
of Conservative victory, If proper ef-
forts are made. He will not enter into
the canvass actively until the results of
the Republican Convention and the ac-
ton of the Conservatives are disclosed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

Messrs. Nelson & Cannon invite at
tention to their Fall and Winter stock,
which has just arrived and which COM
prises the latest styles and all the best
varieties of dress and staple goods.
They have fine assortment of ladies'
goods and call especial attention to their
stock of shawls, skirts, &c. /; also to
their stock of boots and shoes and ready
made clothing. They feel confident in
their ability, to please aud invite call
from their friends. Satisfaction guar
anteed in price and quality. Call and
examine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

nA- At this time some Of ourjournals
are discussing the authorship of Shakes
pears plays-whether they really ema-
mated from the "Great Dramatist," or
were written by Lord Bacon. What
will men not dispute about? We do
not suppose that the verdict of the past
is in danger Of being disturbed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
EW Gen. Custer's 6

DS~ Gen. Custer's glowing reports of
the mineral and agricultural resour-
ces of the Black Hills of Dacotah, have
stimulated the starting of an expedition
of miners. Gen. Sheridan issues proc
lamation announcing that the country
belongs to the Sioux Indians, and
threatening to burn all wagons and turn
back all parties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

RELIGIOUS Rev. Geo. +. Round
preached two excellent discourses morn
ing and at night, in the Methodist
Church on sunday last.
Rev. r. n. Pratt preached an earnest
discourse in the Court House in the
morning, and in the afternoon admins
tered the rite of baptism.
In Trinity Church the Rector preach
ed with even more than usual JUNCTION.
Owing to the absence of many OF the
choir, the music was deficient.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

L. S. TRoops.-A company of L. 5.
troops, being Capt. McLaughlin's Com
pany of the 18th Infantry, under the
command of Capt. Nell, arrived
here on Saturday. They were for some
time stationed at Chester, and for the
past year at Columbia. The officers
bring letters of introduction to our peo-
pie, and the company is spoken of by
our exchanges as a gallant and well-dis-
body of troops. They will
remain until November, and we have
no doubt but that they will cultivate
very pleasant relations with our people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

MANUFACTURED OUTRAGEs.-A gen:
tleman who has daily examined "out.
rage" letters received by the Attorney
General from the South, says that they
are without exception written by Re.
publican candidates for office, and by
the Chairman of Republican Campaign
Commi tees.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

nA- We had the pleasure of meeting
q few days since on his return from
Flat Rock, Capt. L. G. Haskell, a former
citizen of Abbeville and now success.
full planter of Arkansas. He is now on
a visit with his family to relatives here,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

sea. Our exchanges report troubles
with the blacks in various sections OF
the State. In Fairfield some threats
made by them had occasioned much
alarm. In Spartanburg, a party OF
boys returning from the Railroad eele-
bration were attacked by them, and de-
prived Of their buggies and horses.
Everything is quiet in Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

GEN. KERsIIAw. The Charlestd1
News thinks that it might not be good
policy to nominate this gallant soldier
and patriotic statesman for the office of
Governor-that whilst he can certainly
be elected to Congress from the Fourth
District, q more available candidate for
Governor may be found.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

p@- We had the pleasure ON Monday
of meeting Capt. Mclaughlin and
Lieut.. Warwick, Of Company H, 18th
Infantry, who arrived here on Saturday
They are gallant soldiers and courteous
gentlemen, and we trust that their stay
here will I've quite agreeable. They ex-
press themselves as well pleased with
their first impressions of Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

Bsy At the Republican caucus held in
Columbia last week, Hon. D. l.. Cham
berlain announced that he was opposed
to the Blue Ridge Scrip, the Conversion
Bonds, and other unjust claims against
the State, and also to all schemes for
making them valid
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

mp We have been furnished with a
pamphlet copy of the Journal Of the
Proceedings Of the Grand Lodge of
South Carolina I. o. g, t., at the third
annual session held in Columbia, 8. c.,
April % and 29.i
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

n@ The GrcenusNe Daily Nc'rs, in
commenting on the Trenton, Tenn,
massacre of sixteen negro prisoners,
gives some timely cautions against the
low arts of designing men of both races,
which have brought about these troub-
les.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

ABBEvILIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
We are requested to give notice that TINS
body will meet with the Greenwood
Baptist church on Friday before the
fourth Sabbath of September, being the
25th instant. The meeting promises to
be both interesting and instructive.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

The first fonr Wardens named are
elected. Mr.. Jones is well known cit
izen, and will make competent and
popular officer, and we trust that his
hands will be sustained by his asso-
ciates.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

ST Mr.. ]. NJ. Iatiner, a prominent
citizen of the Lowndesviile Section,
was in town on yesterday. He reports
short corn crop in his section and only
q half crop of cotton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16

se- We regret to announce that the
little son of our townsman, Mr.. H. 8.
Cason, unfortunately put out his eye on
yesterday by running pair OF scissors
into 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-09-16
CITATION.
The State Of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

BY Charles w. Guffin, ESD, Probate
Judge.
=. WHEREAS, Joseph w. Hodges made
suit to me to grant HIM Letters Of Ad-
ministration of the Estate and effects Of
Gabriel Hodges, late Of Abbeyille eoun-,
ty, deceased. =,
These are therefore to admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Gabriel Hodges, deceased,
that they be and appear, before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held ut ABB
beyjIIe G. H., 8. e., on the 18th instant,
after publication hereof, at II O'Clock in
the forenoon, to slew cause, If any they
have, why Said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
eleventh day of Sept, III the year OF
@our Lord one thousand eight hundred
: and seventy four, and in the ninety
Sninth year of American lndepen-
dence.
Published on the 10th and oSd dayslof
Sept, 1874, in the Abbeville Press and
Banner and for two successive weeks on
the Court House Door.
CHAS. w. GUFFIN,
-a ~ Iydye f,f Probate