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Tho Bank OF tho state.

The special committee appointed by
tho TaX-Payers' Convention, in Feb
ruary last, to investigate the condition
and management OF the assets Of the
Bank of the State. submitted their re-
port, last week. 10 the Executive Com.
mitteo Of the Tax.Payers' Convention.
The report received tho unanimous
approval of the Executive Committee,
and was ordered to be published. 1t
is necessarily long document, but il
should be deeply interesting to every
a1-payer, because it is the tax-payors
who, at Inst, must make up whatever
balance may be duo the creditors OF
the bank when it's assets shull have
been realized and divided. The re.
port is based on information obtained
from official sources. and the commit.
tee state their conclusions with sc
much candor, forco and impnrtinlity
that it is needless to do more, in this
place, than call attention to tho most
extraordinary of the many startling
facts which they lay before the public;
/. The assets Of the bank were vi.
lued, in 1871. at S786.026. What is
their value now it is impossible to say.
Three receivers and q Clerk OF the
Court have handled these assets since
1869, and the commissions paid to
these officers amount to the enormous
sum of Sl35.7 100. It was not necessary
to appoint even one receiver, for the
assets were in the safe and cconomica
custody of the officers of the bank,
but ii q reason could be found for the
appointment of one receiver, there wat
no cause whatever for the appointment
OF two other receivers, each of whom
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EXQUISITE CoMEDY.-Nothing more
exquisite in the comedy of political
life was ever seen than the haste with
which certain members Of the District
Legislature returned property stolen
by them at the time of the adjourn.
mont OF that body, upon tho intima-
ton that the police were looking for
the missing furniture. Public COR
ruption has at last reached it's ludi.
crons stage when the members OF a le-
gislature carry of the chairs and other
articles from the hall OF the Assembly;
but public morals ought to begin to
improve when Official venality is satir.
lied by such exquisite comedy as the
return OF the stolen articles.
Ne,o York Herald,
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Should Chamberlain receive, the re-
gnlar nomination, it is very certain
that Moses will be supported by the
Democrats, who hate the former most
bitterly, and are still foolish enough to
join in the cry, 'Better native thief
than carpet et-bagger. "-New York
Times Letter from Columbia.
On Radical theme, or q Radical
candidate, the correspondent may be
authority. But he is out of his depth
when he comes to say what Democrats
think. lie never heard here from
any one entitled to respect, that they
join in any such party cry as ho says
they do. He never heard from any re-
putable source that they intend to
support Moses. He has no right to
say that they hate Chamberlain more
bitterly than others. or that they hate
him at all. Fie! fe! MIR. Correspond.
ent, cleanse your bosom of this "peril-
ous stnff."
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'It is rather a matter Of surprise
that the leaders of the Republican
party in this State have, within the
| short space of three weeks, become
thoroughly alive to the need which ex-
ists OF speedy reform in the admins
tration of the State Government"
Thus speaks the Times correspond
ent. He says that when he first came
into The State, prominent Republicans
would net admit that there was any
thing to be corrected. Now the cry of
"reform" rings on all hands, and three
candidates for Governor will take the
field with hanne.s bearing .hat
''strange Device"
We feel somewhat grateful tc the
Times. and would not willingly dis
turb its self-oomplaoency. 1t has
amused US, too, in the way it has
scared mp these fellows. But it is not
the first time they have heard of re-
form. Sawyer, of Sanborn fame,
brought small importation of it from
Washington in 1872. Elliott, of the
saiary-grab party, smuggled in parcel
last winter during the session of the
Legislature. Cain, Of Land Commits
sion memory. has cried aloud on the
same theme. l.. Cass Carpenter, who
80 tickled and pleased President Grant
with the information that the evils
said to exist in South Carolina were
mostly imaginary, nevertheless nov
says that lots of reform are needed
here, and that the three Rs are indis-
pensible to freedmen as we'll as free
men. The Uaion- Herald used to keep
the deer departed violated platform at
the head of it's columns to show what
had not been done and suggest reform.
It is not. therefore. original with the
Times. But it is an exotic. at best.
And oil the specimens VIC have had
seemed to pine and wither away, as if
in soil unsuited to them.
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How IT WAS DONE. New York
Times correspondent thus reports the
sayings of Mr.. Chamberlain, candidate
for Governor. upon the decline and
fall of decent government and the rise
OF State debt and rascality in South
Carolina:
The coIored race was OF that time
open to advice and political friendship
from their former masters, and a few
OF the whites had sense enough to SEQ
the opportunity. The great mass of
the natives, however, resolved to have
nothing to do with the negro govern
ment. except to stand by and sec it
perish of its own weakness. Under
such circumstances, the new Constitu-
tion was adopted. and the first Repub-
lican administration went into power
The logical result soon followed; the
Legislature became the tool of men
who hal schemes by means of which
they could appeal to the avarico or tbs
ambition OF the majority, and bribery
and corruption We're soon the order of
the day. At this time, too. began
what had resulted in one of the great
evils. the great disgrace of the Repub.
lican party in the State. He referred
to the issue Of State bonds. Without
going into details, the startling fact
remained the same. In tho short
space OF three years, the bonded debt
OF South Carolina was increased some
$40. .000,0 This was under the ad :
ministration of Gov. Scott. Mr..
Chamberlain would not undertake to
state who was responsible for this dis.
astrous increase. He did not think it
was the fault Of any ono man, or OF
any set Of men. The entire purity in
power was to blsmo for allowing the
expenditures 30 largely to exceed the
receipts OF the Government az to fur
nish motive for the exercise of doubt
full powers in the issuing of boz is
The Legislature was also to blame for
the ease with which its sanction could
be obtained to measures which gave
apparent authority for the increase of
the debt. The rank and file of the
party we're 80 inexperienced that they
did not properly understand or estl.
mate the evils which were certain to
follow the bad government and cor.
ruption which WAS permitted to pre-
vail. In 1871, the last year cf Scott s
administration, these evils bocams ap-
parent even to the most ignorant. It
became known that the aggregate
bonded debt of tho State was upward
of 10000, 600. and the credit of South
Carolina was ruined. This was fol-
lowed by suspension of the payment
OF interest on tho State debt, and
an indisposition on tho part OF the
Legislature to do anything TO relieve
tho troubles which had been mainly
brought about by it aud its predeces-
sors.
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The Civil Rights Bill is thought tc

The Civil Rights Bill is thought to
be left in condition which will admit
of its being heard from again before
Christmas. If the attempt to take it
from the table and refer it to the Judi
oiary Committee had succeeded, as
that committee is quite down on the
lint. it might not have been reached in
the call for reports at tho short ses-
sion. While this is so, the Spring
field (Mass.) Repnblica" fears that
there WAS as much truth as boldness in
the last clause of Mr.. Edredge's little
speech. ut is the deadest corpse you
ever ssw," be said to the Republican
congressman, "andyou are all glad of
it,"
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DIR. ScHESCK's PULMoN1C SYRUP,
SEA WEED Tonic AND MANDRAKE PILLS.
These medicines have undoubtedly
performed more cures of consumption
than any other remedy known to the
American public. They are com.
pounded of vegetable ingredients, and
contain nothing which can be injuri-
ous to the human constitution. Other
remedies advertised as cures for con-
sumption. probably contain opium,
which is somewhat dangerous drug
in all cases, and if taken freely by con-
sumptive patients, it must 10 great in
jury; for it's tendency is to contine the
morbid matter in the system, which,
Of course, must make cure impossi-
BILE. Schenck's Palmonic Syrup is
warranted not to contain particle of
opium. 1t is composed of powerful
but harmless herbs, which act on the
lungs, liver, stomach and blood, and
thus correct all morbid secretions and
expel all the diseased matter from the
body. These are the only means by
which consumption can be cured, and
as Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills are
tho only medicines which operate in
this way, it is obvious they are the
only genuine cure for pulmonary con.
sumption. Each bottle of this invalu.
able medicine is accompanied by full
directions. DR.. Schenck is profes.
sionally ut his principal Office, corner
Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia,
every Monday, where all letters for ad.
vice must be addressed. 20 t13
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Mr.. EDITOR: I clipped the following
ohoice morceanr from Friday's court
report ,ot your daily contemporary:
''fda Hicks took out O warrant for
Martha Picket! for stealing @ strawihat
Of the value Of sSI.25. She was found
guilty, md ordered to pay costsG
amounting to $780," -
!de's case is enc Of a!mos. ag:!z &C.
currence; stealing seems to be no
crime-its detection followed by no
punishment; simple payment Of costs
suffices to turn the onlprit loose, to re-
appear in the same role and again re-.
plenish the Golfers Of impeounious trial
justices. imprisonment, or other pu-
nishmeut calculated to deter such Of.
tenders, would soon 80 diminish the
business of these model Justices, that
appointments would scarce command
the services of the modern Solons who
now so beautifully adorn that nicho Of
the Republican structure.
Corporal Storr, of Company G,
18th Infantry, indicted Fred. Schmidt,
the sutler, with assault and battery, in
striking him with his fist. Prisoner
was found guilty, and sentenced to a
fine OF $40, or thirty days IL jail. aud
the costs OF the suit. The return made
by Schmidt to the warrant, wss par
don from the Governor.
Schmidt is another chronic case;
armed with rowing pardon from our
'yonng native" ne can batter and as
sault at pleasure 80 we go on the
broad road of Reform. "Sic ii..r al
dstrd." Amt it?
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ludes. Coming to the subjeo! Of re

ludes. Coming to the subject Of re-
forms, the highest height to which
MEy Chamberlain -f1ses' is that "the
leadsrsSof thesparty I'D arrivedIat the
oonolssion that their5politicale sucoess
depq1dad upon their atom
That is q safe conclusion, and yet q
sorry announcement. The reform
=;s=s attributed to .tis candidate are
commonplace, and we cannot wonder
at it., when we thus learn that 'politi-
cal success" is his only inspiration.
We see nothing which encourages the
least glimmer of hope that Mr. Cham
.berlain will lead crusade against the
corrpptions of his party. or in favor of
proper reforms and higher and iuster
public policy. Can it be that. in all
this large organization in South Caro-
lima, known as the Republican party,
there is not man who reads the
times Alright, or hears the rumbling
storm, not one who can impress upon
it convictions OF duty, and rouse it to
a sense of right for rights sake? Not
man has spoken who aims to lift the
party up. All show alaority in sinking
to its dead level.
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Massachusetts, boys not only steal
cherries. but pelt tho owners with tho
stones. The owners propose to cut
down the trees, as the courts" refuse
to punish the young scapegraces. AS
fast as the boyo grow up they will
come to South Carolina.
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This is true: eff the people ever
want to have u Congress again that
they will have no reason to be ashamed
OF. they must attend carefully to the
elections OF the next autumn"
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HOTEL ARRIVALS, June 27, 1874
Hendris House-P- Sohiff, Charlotte;
D Alexander, N Y; Laval, city; j
s Cathcart. Winnsboro; Nj a Bland,
Charlotte; j s Harllee, Marion; NJ
Weathersbee. A Weathersbee, Barn.
well; F E Smith. J E Smith. York.
Columbia Hotel-R 8 Huson, Spar
tanburg; T s Clarkson, N @; T D
Gillespie. 8 G; r B Blalock, Ro1boro !;
L G Kinnion. r Knight, Mo; 81 s.
Crist, M r Crist and child, N c; r
Mayo. Jr, Va; J Mosely, J D Stoney,
j II O'Neill and wife, W H Evans.
Charleston; W T Linton, N Y; WA
Heate. U & s R r; G McGucken, s &
URR.
Wheeler. Rouse-J G Holmes, Frank
D Taylor. Charleston: G Z B Marsh.
Edgeheld; E B Philpot. Savannah; nj
a Ransom, Augusta; T B jenkins,
Grovewood; Geo E Wilson, J G Mills,
Tnos s Armstead, W 81 n Gregory, j
s Williamson, ] G Bryce, DR. T. Won
Myershoff, J E Stenhouse, W c Black
wood, Col e A Osborne. E Sh-ier and
lady, Charlotte; John R Cochran, An
derson; P G Chappell, Richland; B
Myers, Fort Motto; DR. A n Davega.
Chester; A Pope, Wilmington; J 81
Bryson, city; L Linder. 8 S Linder,
Spartanb burg: Thos F Greneker, New
berry; Chas Gibbins, Newark.
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HADrrUAL CoNsr1pAT1oN-How TO
EFFEoT A CERTAIN AND PERMANENT
CuRE.-Some occupations of life pre-
dispose to costivenesB, more especially
which which allow but little exercise.
Persons who contract this unfortunate
habit OF body. under such circum-
stances, might possibly be relieved by
changing their sedentary employments
Tor others of more active kind; but
this IL by no means certain. Habit
ual constipation is q very obstinate dis
order. Al! tho ordinary so.called
remedies invariably aggravate it. No.
thing can be more injurious than the
continued use Of strong aperients.
They at first irritate, and finally al
most paralyze the bowels, rendering
them 30 torpid that enormouc doses Of
cathartic medicines have no effect
upon them. A mild aperient, COM
bined with gentle stimulant, is the
true remedy; and combination in
the happiest proportion OF these in
gradients is found in Hostetter's Sto.
mach Bitters. This famous stomachic
invigorates the whole intestinal canal,
while quietly removing from it's con.
volntions all impediments to a free
passage through them. No mere pur-
gative has this double operation. No
ordinary stimulant effects the desired
object. Cases of constipation aban-
doned as hopeless by distinguished
medical men, have been cured in a few
weeks by the Bitters. To those who
have tried all the medicines of the dis.
pensary in vain, we say try this ire
sistible stimulnnt and aperient. There
is no sufficient reason why constips.
ton should be the consequence of Sc
dentary habits. Hostetter's Bi!tere,
by supplying the vigor which would
otherwise be derived from exercise,
will, in all cases, enable the system 70
perform it's excretory functions regu-
larly and healthily. J2Sf3~I
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SUPREME Court DECISIONS, JUNE 27.
Thomas T. J. Chalk, appellant, rs. G.
J. Patterson, respondent. Motion dis
missed. Opinion by Moses. G. J. AS
sociate Justices Wright and Willard
concur in dismissing the appeal, but
differ in their views and each fled se.
parate opinions. The question was as
to the legality of the receipt of COME.
dcrate noney end its ;n-es!msat IL
Confederate bonds, by Commissioners
in Equity. Chief Justice Moses holds
that the appeal should be dismissed on
grounds Which preclude consideration
of this question. Associate Justice
Wright holds that the conversion was
an act of discretion, which the Com
missioner had right to exercise. As.
sociate Justice Willard holds that the
conversion must be regarded as com
PEELED by irresistible force.
LIST OF NRw ADVERTISEMENTS.
Meeting Myrtle Lodge, z. OF P.
J. NJ. Morgan-Monnted Club.
@. F. Jackson-New Goods.
". Muller-School Notice.
Citizens Ice Company.
Meeting Acacia Lodge.
jacob Levin-Oorn.
Brass Key Lost.
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with these old legends and misconcep-
tions, that he had but little breath left
for themes Of the present day, in
which We would suppose live candi-
date for Governor would take interest.
He touches upon one OF the huge old
evils, the great disgrace of his party,
the issue OF State bonds and the disas-
trous increase Of debt. Strange to
say, astute and subtle as he confessed-
iy is, he cannot find any one on whom
to lay the blame. He ''did not think it
was the fault of any one man. or OF
any set Of men," not even of the
Financial Board, to which Mr.. Cham.
berlain himself belonged. He, there
fore, spreads it like mustard plaste,
over the ''entire party in power" He
speaks very guardedly, too, Of the
conversion bonds, taking no position
in reference to them, giving no &C
count of the strange fact that sucl
bonds were issued under an Act in
tended merely for 'the conoersion o.
State securities" put upon the New
York market and sold at high figures
as one Of the very bnst State seouri
ties. A member of tho Financia
Board ut the time this was done, anG
now a candidate for Governor, ough1
to let the world know something about
him and by whom thi. startling ini
quity was consummated, and what
under the circumstances. he thinks oi
the validity OF the bonds. He il
equally non.committal on the Blue
Ridge scrip. to which he briefly al
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W W. Ae,iy' 8 L. Al. Sunday School.
Washington Street Methodist-Rev.
W. A. Rodgers, 8 z. NJ. Sunday
School, Q 4. NJ.
Lutheran-Rev. Il. W. Bedenbaugh,
10la A. NJ. Sunday School, AZ p. N.
Baptist-Commencement sermon be.
fore Columbia Female College, by
Rev. J. W. Kelly, of South Carolina
Conference, IL A. NJ. Rev. J. X.
Mendenhall. Pastor, s p. NJ. Sunday
School at 8 a. NJ.
MAIL ENTs.--Northern
mail opens $50 A. NJ, 3 P. NJ. closes
IL A. NJ, 6 P. NJ. Charleston opens
A. NJ, $50 ?. NJ. closes 8 A. NJ, 6 P.
NJ. Western opens 6 A. NJ, 12.3OP.
NJ. closes 6, 1.3O P. NJ. Greenville
opens 6.45 P. NJ. closes GA. NJ. Viii.
mington opens 2. NJ; closes 10. &c
A. M. On Sunday open from 2. 80 tc
3.3OP. Nj.
Judge Cooke has sustained the re-
cent decision of Judge Green, to the
effect that legal notices and advertise
ments paid for from private funds may
be published in any paper selected By
the person advertising, notwithstand
ing such paper may not be one desig
mated as an "official" paper by the
State authorities. "Of6cial" paper.
apply only to such advertisements al
are paid for from State and County
funds. Lawyers may, therefore, order
all estate notices, referee sales and
sheriff sales to be published in thi!
paper, should they prefer it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Our Nest State Senator.

ENcr Sa'Ifi.-As the timc IS near 80 hand
when o suitable candidate should be presented
on tlc part of The Conservatives Of the l2th
Senatorial District, composed Of the counties
Of jefferson. Berkeley aud Morgan. permit the
nameot E. HUEE BUTCHER, ESQ of Jetier-
SOP. o. be Suggested as the one emiuently suited
90 the position. The abiii'y. efficiency aud
zeal With which he represented his county and
State i1 die lower braaca of our legislative
body. has secnred % him an euviable notoriety
and distinction from the Potomac % the Ohio.
As a member of the judiciary Committee his
services were Invaluable and as 4 representa-
tive Of the El>,ern division Of the State, ever
eac3r aal watchinl rs 90 lbs interests. Il Is TO
be hopel therefore, his services may be again
invoked MS one Of the representatives from this
Senatorial. District. JEFFGES'N.
Esg The papers of the District respectfully
requested o. notice the above. j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Camp Meeting near Harper's Ferry.

There win be Camp Meeting held p miles
from Harpers Ferry, beginning on the 9TH Of
August, under the auspices Of the NJ E. Cb.-
Rev Mr.. Phelps, Presiding Elacr. 1t viii Be
located 20 pleasant grove, where refreshing
beverage can be had from natures flowing
fountain free Of charge There WILDE several
boarding tents % acconm03a,e the multitude,
aud ample accommodations provided for hor-
SIS. Vehicles viii run constantly from llar-
pegs Ferry. A cordial invitation, we are re-
qaes,ej 90 say, Is extended TO the public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
18TH YEAR,!
Look Veil Before You
Buy.
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Is not EquaIed by any in
Use
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEErS.

II has two gum feeders, working in such a man
ner that it will not choke, break the grains, nor
feed in an irregular manner.
1t has gum springs that allow it to SOW over all
distractions, without stoppage or breaking, put
ting in the grains close up 20 the obstruction.
1t sows readily, Wheat Rye, Oats, GrGss-Seed,
and all kinds OF Fertii=ers
Itcan be thrown in and out of gear without
stopping the team.
1t can be regulated in an instant to SOW great
or less quantity, even whilst the Drill Is in mo-
ton
1t sows up hill, down hill, or side hin, with the
same regularity and precision.
1t has a surveyor, which shows exactly the a
mount sown. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed, the surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved the past
few years. and the many hundred farmers who
have bought and used the Drill say tits PERFECT
Among the different STYLES made TO suit all
counties, the Manufacturers are building this year
in addition TO their regular Drill, one with Shdts
like cart. so that three horses may be worked
abrea.t-thus suiting farmers having sandy and
Welding soil or very hilly ground. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Patapsco Ammoniated Soluble
PHOSPHATE.

Manufactured Especially for the Wheat Crop.
II AVING introduced this fertilizer into Jeffer-
/ son county very generally last season, and
gotten into the hands OF four Of best farmers.
we are now prepared 20 offer il upon its merits
alone, and viii give the bes. county references in
regard 20 its value as Wheat producer. 1t is an
article OF the highest standard Thoroughly manip-
ulated and drills we'll We have the most tavora-
bic reports from the crops that have been thresh
Cd, aud feel warranted in saying it can not be ex-
celled
Our prices are lower than last season, and libe-
raj discounts will be made in favor OF large orders
Send IN orders early.
WASHINGTON & LIPPITT, Agts.
For Jefferson. Clarke aud Frederick Counties.
Aug /, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Grand Tournament and Picnic
At RiDOn,

On Saturday, august sh, 1874.
4 LII wishing to ride will send their names and
" the titles under which they wish to ride, by
the s Of August or as soon.thereafier IS possible,
las they will not be permitted to ride il they do
not report in time, TO G.. F. Garrett, Ripon.
fine Sammerset Saddle will be awarded the first
successful knight. Entry, 81. The public cor
daily invited Tournament TO commence at
o'clock, A. II. Dancing immediately after the
Tournament.
EarslaI,.-M. E. Good, G. F. Garrett and G.
Shau.
Caleb Burns. b. +. Ramey, Geo. s. Davis.
AM, ! 1S-l-1f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Dissolution.

TEHE partnership heretofore existing between
! the undersigned, under the style ct Rcinhart
n ksble is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Parties indebted will please settle at early day
Either member OF the late firm is authorized TO
receipt in settlement of accounts.
DAVID REINHART.
CHARLES. y. KABLE.
Kabletorn, August l, ls74-3t.