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CITATION.
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

By Charles w. Guffin, Esq, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, Robert Thornton made
suit to me to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the Estate and effects of
Eli Thornton, late of Abbeville coun-
ty, deceased.
These are therefore to admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Eli Thornton, deceased,
that they lie and appear, before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held at Abb
beville G. H., S. g., OH the 2Gth instant,
after publication hereof, ut II O'Clock in
the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they
have, why said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
eleventh day of August in the year of
gour Lord one thousand eight hundred
Sand seventy four, and in the ninety
S,ninth year of American lndepen-.
dence.
Published on the 18th and 10Th days Of
August, 1874, in the Abbeville Press and
Banner and for two successive weekson
the Court House Door.
CHAS.. w. GUFFIN,
Judge of Probate.
August u, 1874, 1S-2t
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THE GRANGERs throughout tho
State socm to be having o good time
in social pic-nics and barbecues, and
our exchanges are filled with notices
of their festivities. Our people need
some occasion for the exercise Of tho
national habit of public speaking, and
as politics furnish at present but a
barren field, the Oranges very oppor.
tunely open up a number of congenial
topics upon which they like to talk
and bo talked to. A large picnic
comes off at Williamson to day.
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s A PLEASANT PARrY.-eno O

g- A PLEASANT PARTY.-0ne o!
tho most pleasant Of the season came
off at Mr.: L. w. Whites residence
on last Wednesday night. The
young people were outin strong force,
and enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content. The host and and
hostess dispensed elegant hospitality,
and made tho occasion very enjoy
able ono.
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Citation for Letters Of Administration
The State of South Carolina,
xDorrur I'm rnFrNUVv

The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
BY G. w. GUFFIN, Esq, Probate
Judge.
WXTHEREAS, L. D. Bowie, c. G.. P.
wv & G. S., made suit to me to grant
him Letters of Administration of the
derelict Estate and effects of Mrs. Nan
cy Wilson, late of Abbeville County,
deceased.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite
and admonish all and singular the
kindred and creditors of said Mrs. Nan
cy Wilson, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Abbeville Court
House, South Carolina, on September
2lst next, after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th
day of August, in the year Of our
Lord, Ollie thousand eight hundred
and seventy-four, and in the ninety
ninth year Of American Indepen-
derce.
Published for six successive weeks in
the Abbeville Press and Banner, and on
the Court House door.
G. w. GUFFIN,
Judge of Probate.
August 12, 1874 1861
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MAKE YoUR RETURNs.-We would
remind our readers that tke Auditors
books for tho Assessment of property
will bc closed on the goth inst, and
that penalty Of fifty per cent. upon
the last assessment vii! bo imposed
upon all delaulters. those who have
not made their returns should attend
to the matter at once.
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M Mr.. P.L. Guillebeau, j staunc

EE- Mr.. P. L. Guillebeau, u staunch
citizen and skilltul planter of tho
Bordeaux section, reports the crops of
his ncighbol hood as suffering for
rain. Tho cotton and corn crops
have both suffered from the dry
weather, and not more than a two
thirds cotton will likely be made.
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Citation for Letters Of Administration
Tile State of ,Soaith Carolina. 4
ABBEFm.LE a i COUNTY.

BY CHAS. w. GUFrIN, ESQ.,, Pro-
9 bate Judge.
VEIHEREAS, LEWIS D. BOWIE,
" G. G. P. s G. S., made suit to
me, to grant him Letters Of Admins
tration, de bo1is non. of the derelict Es-
tate and effects of John g. Niokles, late
of Abbeville County, deceased. S
These are therefore to cite and admon..
ish all and singular the kindred and
Creditors of the said John G.. Nickles,
deceased, that they he ndappear before
,ne, in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Abbeville G. H., S. c., on 21st Sep
tember next, after publication hereof, at
II o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause,
if any they have why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
Eighth day of AUGUST, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-four and in the
ninety-ninth year of American III
dependence.
Published for six successive weeks in
the Abbevillc Press and Banner, and on
the Court House door.
CHAS. w. GUFFIN,
Judge of Probate.
August 12, 1874, 1861
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ne- Our Anderson exchanges give
the report of the testimony taken at
the Coroners inquest held over the
body Of Miss Mary G. Tucker, killed
by German named zeigl ler, which
leaves butlittle doubt; HAT the killing
was premcditated.
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n@. Mr.. Robert Hutchinson, a we'll
known citizen and successful farmer
Of the Lowndcsville section, was in
towu on Monday. He reports the
crops as doing finely, and states that
there have been rains in his section
during the past week.
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% Mr.. Henry B. Gillespie.

n@- Dir. Henry B. Gillespie. Of
Cotton Gin Fort, Mississippi, but for
merly resident Of AbbeVille, was in
town on Monday. lie has been
spending several weeks with relatives
in this vicinity. He is ono of the
few who has made money by reno
wing.
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REV. s. L. NORRIS returned last
week from pleasant visit to the
mountains. IIo was n first honor
man at Erskine College, and promises
to make an able and Jealous minister.
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fF Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Pinckney,
and Mrs. Thos. Frost, of Charleston,
arc now on visit to relatives at DR..
and DR.. Parkcr's rcspcc-
lively, and will spend the remainder
of the Summer here.
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p@ Tho Report of Receipts and
Of the Town Council Of
Anderson for the past fiscal year is
published; showing total receipts
s4,OO7.4 .43, and expenditures s3,9O7.l3.
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,,nSs- The Keowes Courier compli-
.ments the official character of the
County officers of Oconce, and urges
concert of action amongtha Conserv-
atiges atathe next election, to secure
4 continuance Of the prcsenteondltio
of things.
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@r Mr. Euoenc Allen. son of Mr.

@ Mr. Eugene Allen, son of Mr.
Charles II. Allen, former editor OF
the Banner, and wcll-known to our
was here last week for the
of accompanying his father
on his return to Florida. Mr.. and
Mrs. a. and their son left by train on
Monday. Mr.. AS health is very fce-
bic.
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@ We had tho pleasure during
the past week of greeting our friend
Mr.. David WarJlaw, now Of Mem
phis, after four years absence. lie
is in fine shcalthIand spirits, and
we aro glad to hepr that he is doing
we'll.
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w DR.. J. w. Huckabcc, former
ly of Abbevillc, and for several years
a druggist of Augusta, Ca, is now on
o visit to friends and relatives here.
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Ha- Mr.. J. G. Wosmansky, our po-
lite and efficient Probate Clerk, has
been the subject Of congratulation
among his friends upon the occur
renee of q certain interesting event
at the family mansion.
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Tha New Jury Law in the .. s
Courts.


q. S. District Court at Greenville,
District Attorney Earle brought to
the attention of Judge Bryan, the
late act of Congress, requiring, as
a qualification of Jurors, that they
should be able to read and write
and the Presiding Judge delivered
his opinion at length, urging the
necessity of such a law, and fully
sustaining the wisdom Of its pro-
visions. The juror. he said, was
an independent judge, upon whom
the law imposed certain duties
coupled With certain privileges.
Any juror could prevent a trial or
conviction in any civil or criminal
case, and it was all important that
he should have the intelligence to
pass upon the matters which should
come before him. He should be
able to read the note or bond OF
whose genuineness he was called up
onto judge, and not be forced to de-
pend upon his neighbor, to arrive
at his conclusions. The object OF
the law was to do equal justice to
the citizen, and this could only be
done through the agency of an in.
selligent jury. and the first step to
This requirement was the provision
that they should be able to read
and write. The law was based
apon, equal rights, and required the
performance of equal duties. Il
applied to all, Republicans and
Democrats, white and colored
Americans and foreigners, and the
Judge expressed the hope, that his
brethren, without distinction as tc
color or caste, would look upon
this as a Republican law, requiring
intelligent jurors, North, South,
East ard West. No one should
undertake a duty for which he is
sincompetent, and the right to Office
is based solely upon the ability tc
perform the duty. Intelligence is
a prerequisite here, and without ii
NC, ,pne SHOULD pretend to sit in 8
jnry,box,. and draw pay for services
which he is. unable to perform.
We can only regret that the con
sideratlops which have been SC
well presented by the learned
Judge in behalf of the late change
:.ip the Federal law, have not com
,mended themselves to our owl
Legislators, and that, the education
al, qualification ,whichis exacted o
;:jurors:in the Federal courts, is no
required of jurors in the statl
Courts. How few Of our colorot
Jurors are able read or write, ye
they are called upon to exercise
high judicial functions, and to pas
in. judgment ppon, the dearest, right
of the citizen. 1t is a burlesqu'
upon free institutions to conteI
privileges upon those who are una
bile, to perform the correspondlin:
duties; and to make those judge
of law apd of fact who are totally
untitled for the position. If the
trial by. jury be,.-as has been said
the, Palladium, of our on liberties, is
,as at present constituted, a mocke
ry and delusion We trust thai
the example which has been set by
a Republican Congress will be fol.
lowed by our own Legislature, and
!, that the educational qualification
required of jurors in the Federal
! Courts, will be made equally essen
,tial in the State Courts.
eg The Keowee Courier compli-
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4 Rain. We were favored with
slight rains during tho past woek,
but are still uhsring from drought.
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ns Our Anderson exchanges an
nounce the death of DR.. G. L. Gail
lard, an old and prominent citizen Of
that county.
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medium dark colors.
Y suitable for now and later, and
other desirable Goods, at the EMPO-
RUM OF FASHION.
Aug. IL.
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Terms of Sale.

One.half cash, and balance on q
credit of six months. Purchaser TO
execute bond and mortgage to secure
the credit portion of the purchase
money.
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$4,000 CASH GIFTS,
AGGREGATING
$2,5OO,00O!

will be distributed by lot among the
ticket holders.
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BY CHAs. w. GUFrIN, ESQ.,, Pro-
7sEe 49, hate l.Id1a sgr-vff
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DY virtue of an Executio to me
ID directed, Twill sell within thS
legal hours, at AbbeyilIe Court Honsa.
on Saleday in September nexts allI
the right. titlc and interest RobcsfS
Keown has in the following tract s
land, containing 4
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we t1ust to sec 4 1uII representation
from our county. An enterprise
which seeks to connect us with the
granaries of tho West on the one
hand, aud the seaboard on tho other,
and which brings to our very doors
the commerce of tho world is worthy
of an effort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-23
A CHARITY APPRECIATED.

The second day of the general visit to the
Boys Catholic Proectory. at Westcheser, brought to-
gether a much larger gathering than that OF the pre-
cedug day. In the afternoon there about 5000
people in and about the institution aud IN the grove
an the day attractive enough for picnic. and the
entertainment provided sufficiently full aud varied
TO pleasantly occupy the multitude. The forenoon
taken up with sightseeing IN the buildings and
grounds with hour devoted to inspection OF the
diversified and thorough industries OF the boys The
spectacle OF 1900 boys at dinner IN one room at
interested the visitors, who amHly provided with
means to satisfy their own hunger. Between and 3
o'clock IN the afternoon the junior department OF the
institution furnished literary and musical enter
tanment in the chapel, which had been pre-
pared and adorned for the exhibition. An open-
ing address was made ~ James Burns, and
dec'ainations we're given by John Brown Michael Nc
Nulty John Lsvefy. and James Fay. Several lively
songs sung the lads and the Proteetory Band
furnished music. Among those present at these
cises were Col F. A. Conklng the Hon. Samuel J. Til
den Bernard Casserly, aud Vicar Gene raj Quinn AT
hall past o'clock John Malay made an address, be-
ginning with con atulatiOn OF his hearerg upon the
and the progress of the Protecory He recied
the circumstances Of Its origin and the praises OF Dr.
Ives, Charles OCOnor Charles NJ Connolly. aud others
who Instrumental IN founding IT, After explaining
fully the work "f the institution aud what II had
pished, he urged it's claims the public the city
and After the address there dancing,
music, games and other recreation till o'clock whel
the exercises Of the day were ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-23
vEsrcuE.rER COUNTY AFFRAYs.

A rejected lover beat his rival and was shot
on Tuesday night Greeuyiile, a small settlement
the town OF Grecnburgh Westchester County. John
Robinson a young man residing IN the place, has
been trying to induce Miss Oiell, daughter of w.
Oiel carpenter, to marry him. Miss Odell, after
ceving his attentions for some time, began to
favor Michael Roach THIS greatly exasperated
Robinson. As Roach and Miss Olell taking
n walk on Saturday evening along the highway,
Robinson, who had been watching tLeir movements,
seized young Roach and beat him severely. warrant
for the OF Robinson issued by Justice Long
OF White Plains. Constable Barnes attempted capture
him. but he precipitatey fed aud snapped his pistol
twice ut his pursuer who in fired at the fugitive
with effect the ball entering just below tue right shout
der. Surgical aid procured, and an unsuccessful
effort made extract the ball Constable Barnes
vcycd his wounded prisoner 10 White Plhns and dellv
cred him 10 the custody OF Justice Long Constable
for shooting Robinson, he alleges, iu seifdeeuse.
Foriham in the vicinity Of The railroad station was
thrown into state Of extreme excitement Tuesday
evening By ARRAY. young man named Frank
Green had been roing out with lady, and as he
passing group OF young IN front Of Cars store he
heard remarks in regard 10 himself He approached
Cuarles Nreeland, OF the party and asked II TIE
rhs uttered concerned himself and being answered
the affirmative alteration ensued. Nreeland
struck several blows, and Green drew revolver and
fired him. but the ball missed the mark aud grazed
the ceiling OF the Ii Is unders that warrant
Di arrest has been or VIII be applied for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-23
QUESTIONABLE PRODUCE ACCOUyTs

A DECISION AGAINST A MEMBER or THE EXCHANGE
The Produce Exchange was surprised sew
eral by the that charge,
had been preferred az nst Of Its member. named
Herman CroheD. growing out OF transactions Ia the i'm
portation OF barley from Europe The charges pre-
ferred 10y the agent OF MesSrs. Rgstm & Fredlander
the owners shippers OF several lots OF barley to Mr.
Crohen who acted as their agent 10 this market They
complained that he had rendered statements OF
accounts, and the mater having been brought before
the Arbitration Committed OF the Exchange they have
rendered the following decision against Crohen:
NEw-YoRK. July IL. ls7l
Whereas controversy between Messrs Russlm A
tanly submitted TO the Arbitration Committee OF tho
NcW-YOrk Produce Exch Tor their decision, by an
instrument IN wrting bearing date 2th Gay % June,
1874 duly signed and attc,eI; and uherc1s to proof.
aud allegations of the iaries were heard at a meeting
OF majo 10 OF all the men beers ~ said COmmtee and
majority OF those present cOncurrng m tie following
award The said Arbitration Committee n zoe Nes-
York Produce Exchange do hereby award, ord =. ard
decide that Herman CrOben shall pay Messs. b.s-m &
Friedander the OF s. oi3 CT, gD.d and also that
sid Herman Crohtu shall py the cost Of t- usuitra
ton S1TO m United STATE, Ia Wtncss hereof
We members OF said Arbitration Committee conrurrinz
therein have hereunto subscribed "uE names 's ION
day OF July 1874
ARCHD BAXTER hh- J.. LofD
s. d. HAKRIsJS. JO..N ii. bolSIOS.
eiyned In presence OF WIN. L. Fc.cJcr.
The Board OF Managers u tie Produce Exchlngo
held their regular meeting Yesterday, and tie following
applications for membership were approved - Abel,
Fred Loefiel Rich. Baker, Robert Moore, l. Benham
J. d. saunby, James Emmeus, Jr., Peter =. sherwood,
r. Knox j. VI. Trimble T. A, Wallis. The rule % close
the lower floor at D. 10. was adopted Ito subject Of
the Reciprocity Treaty between the United State, aud
Canada was referred 70 the Committee on Trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-23
A DISPLAY OF AMERICAN LEATHER.

Charles Wager Hull, General Superintendent
OF the American Institute Fair has addressed circular
TO American leather manufacturers In which he ex-
presses the desire OF making the exhibition OF sole
leather feature Of more than usual prominence
this year In order to stimulate competition three gold
medals will be awarded for hemlock oak, and union
sole leather respectively. The leather be exhibited
be samples OF the whole product OF the tanner
In conclusion the Superintendent states that all
leather entered by parties usually consgnng leather to
tho New.York market will DO judged OF by au examna.
ton complete invoice. not less than 200 sides
seen In store, preclude the giving OF premium
few exceptionally thick and thoroughly tanned
sides Those who do not regularly send leather to the
NewYork market will be expected To satisfy the judges
that the samples exhibited fair specimens their
tannage and furnish such other particulars as 20 the
hides used time Of tanning, and processes employed
he required II hoped that the leather trade Will
contribute largely 10 the display OF this year. AS the
managers making Arrangements for tho most com
plete display OF shoe and leather machinery with shoe
teams In operation and I'LL kinds of machinery work
ever presented for the Inspection Of Az American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-23
TIE FIRE RECORD.
IN CUICAGO-LOSS $3.50, COO.

CHICAGO, July 22.-At o'clock this morn
and l23 Safest occupied by f. F. HOLSTER & Co.,
dealers in carpets and Giles Brothers Co., jewellers.
The stocks were entirely destroyed and the losses
heavy the firms were extensive dealers Ihe origin
Of the fre is unknown
LATER-The building in which the fire occurred this
morning cost 100000 1872. The amount Of insurance
upon II has not yet been asceraned The stock Of Giles
Bros Co.. jewelers. is valued at s2O0oo0; insured for
nearly one half Sixty thousand dollars worth OF their
stock was in the vaults. L. F. HOLSTER, furniture
ufacturer and carpets loses about t5,00O; insured.
Richards Shaw Winslow lose, through damaged stock,
about 10000; fully insured The firms the other
side OF suffered by breakage Of glass to
amount OF about 10000 The following is u correct
port Of the insurance:
HOLSTERS stock lie insured In the National OF New
York. the Imperial American and Central OF ST. Louis.
the Liverpool London and Globe, Neptune OF Boston.
and Queen Insurance Companies for $500 each In the
Meriuen OF Merlden, Conn., Faneuil Hall, Standard OF
Eew.York Lamar OF st. Joseph; Springfield OF Spring
field Mass. Exchange OF New-YOrk, Hoffman OF New
York Connecticut Fire. Rhode Island Insurance Asso-
citation. and Irving Of NewYork for $500 each in the
$3.50 each. and In number OF other companies In small
amounts, $4,000 also In the Home OF New-York.
Phenix, and 1tna for $4,000 each.
Ghes Bros. q Co insured In tho Home OF New
York, Armenia OF Pittsburgh, New Orleans. Home Of
Columbus Wiamsburgh ofSew York Orient. Franklin.
and National OF New Orleans for u 900 each IN the Cti
zens Harvard Manhattan. Meriden, Lamar Of st. Louis
Connecticut Fire, FaTagut OF New YORK, Rhode Island
Insurance Association for 1900 each; IN the Traders
ana Insurance COMPANY OF Sncas9 western Assr
for 5000, and various other companies for s2sO0O
Tic insurance the stock IN the vaults IN unknown
The building which ia completely destroyed, was the
property OF VIM T. Dodge OF NewYOrk. and insured in
The HONE VI New YorL, Royal UnderwTiIeIs' VI Row