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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
A terrible accident occurred on Friday

<, n lelIlDic tcCiNcnI OCcurreu OH II rlQay
afternoon on the Great Western main
line. The London express which leaves
Exeter ut 1870 am. and is due at Pad
dington at 2:45 p.m., thus accomplishing
Its journey of 194 miles in four hours and
twenty-five minutes, made its way safely
as far as West Drayton, station few
tmilcs below Southall junction. Between
Reading and London the Great Western
line isalmost mathematically straight,and
broad gauge trains travel Mt very con-
siderable rate Of speed, often averaging
especially between Slough and London
where lost time is made up-as much as
bsixty miles an hour. At what rate the
express was going when the accident oc-
Cured we do not know, aud the result
would probably have been equally serious
in any case. All that is certain at pre-
sent is that goods train was standing at
West Drayton on the up line, and direc-
Ely in t!ic path of the express. Into this
obstacle the express dashed with fearful
violence. The express engine was shat
tered and twisted into fragments, and the
driver was killed upon the spot. The
heavy trucks of the goods train were
tossed to and fro, and several of them
fell upon the down line; while one or two
of the carriages of the express fell over
steep embankment, some sixteen feet high
but fortunately remained standing in an
upright position. Meantime, and before
tho West Drayton officials had fully
realized the extent of the mischief which
shad been done third train, on its way
down from London, camel up at full speed
and dashed headlong into the wreck of
the goods train with which the down line
was strewed. AS soon rs possible the line
was blocked each way, and n special
train was despatched from Paddington to
render assistance. A. dense fog prevailed;
sbut Il large bonfire was made up from
heremnants of the broken carriages,
and itwas soon asccrtaincd that only too
deaths had occurred-thoseo of the driver
and guard of the Bristol express. The
shock of the collision must have been
severe, and several Of the passengers are
reported as terribly shaken and other
wise injured. Iii few hours, however,
the line was once again ready for traffic.
-Lo6don Obscrrc,.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
INNOCENCE ar HOME.

The reply of the memorialists on be.
half Of the State, exhibits an amount Of
virtue for which the taxpayers were not
prepared. The officials including the
"nativc" Governor set forth plea of
righteous vindication against the assaults
of the taxpayers convention which
challenges the morality of the ten COM
mandmcnts, and leaves "our rulers" fit to
wear the Ephod and NIitre of purity.
Fortunately for the taxpayers convention,
1T was composed Of men whose record has
been known and tried. Unfortunately
for General, Governor Moses, and his
crew, their record is public document,
which with the people here or elsewhere,
has not 1.-THE of weight. One charge
intended to play on the old string (negro
prejudiccs) is that the native whites, pre-
fer to allow their waste lands to grow in
weeds, rather than, sell them to colorcd
purchasers. That this is Indignantly
false i'll every particular, is best proved
in the vast number of colored persons
who own tracts of land, which they pur-
chased direct from the original owners,
and who are enjoying the benefit of them
under the protection and assistance of
the old owners. On the other hand it
may safely be asked who received the
benefit ofthe land commission frauds,
which we're created ostcnsibly for the
poor laboIer. Lands bought at market
rates and rcsold to the State by the ap-
pointed officials, Mt two Rnd four hundred
per cent advance, leaving the expcctant
colorcd people minus anything, except
the fruit of their own labor and purchas-
es. Should any who may doubt the
truth of this, make our section visit VIC
VIII show them hundreds of colorcd peo-
pie upon their own property, bought
from the old STAKEHOLDER, and hundreds
ofland owners ready to sell to as many
more on fair and easy terms. Other
charges equally incorrect have been
"cooked'io save their party from the
doom it merits, butall to no avail. Itis
only necessary to look upon the general
Assembly, single out FEW, who are on
the side ofright, and the mass of corup-
ton left would bring down ruin upon a
sodom or Gomorrall.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
YALEDIcToRY.

PaIIiLICICRI. Il. SeEt3
To the friends and patrons of the
TIMEs; A little over ayear ago, the
former proprietor and editor ofthis paper
GAS. $. Hayward Esq, whose other duties
pressed him to rclinquish the charge)
transferred it to DR. w. T. Barton, Mess.
jas. III. Fowles, Kirk Robinson and my
SELF Upon me devolyed the editorial
department, n trust Irealized to be impor-
tant, and which conviction has been shown
since in the leaders, viz: a contest for the
welfare of the people against tide of
corruption, which has called for protest
of denunciation from the State at large
How we'll I have succeeded in my part is
for the public to judge; How earnest
and sincere has been my voice is for MY
grateful satisfaction. The course of the
paper has heen on the side Of right end
justice. if it made no friends of its oppo.
nents by compromise, and expected to
make none with fence striders, it did not
seek to excite enmity. Its aim has been
"Vera pro gratis" Whatever of denun-
citation has appeared on its pages, had
reference to broad principles which de-
grade men and morals. individuals were
not singled out to be cont.mned. The
TIMES was published to support the views
of such who held kindred ideas with it,for
those who would be seen in that estimate
which Southern white men boast. The
taskassumed was entirely voluntary, freed
of pay or influence of any kind, hence
the way it has dotted with finger posts
was one which preferred to follow with
friends, according at the same time any
other route to those not agreed. Finding
other duties more urgent, which dctract
from the welfare of the paper, retire;
Yet cannot close the folio without an
effort to rcpress the pleasing thought, that
ever and anon kindly words of cheer
have hailed me on the way, from those
who amid Indifference to the events stir
ring, and disaster to the land, have been
both allies and supporters. Earnestly
pleading ior the little craft, which will
continue on her way, a hearty support, 1
trust that Its flag may never be lowered
SO long asthe portof its destiny is honesty
and good government.
JOHN A. HAMILTON.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
OUR gHARLEsToM LETTER.


;zs CHARLESTON, March 4, 1774. q
In days of yorein the "good old timesss,ll
when prosperity smiled ON our people and
peace spread her protecting wings over
our fair city no greater season offestiyityi
and general holiday occurred dur ng the
year than Grace week"-grcat were the
preparations made therefor, and us much:
interest was exhibited OH small scale in, i,
their success as the frequenters of tie cell
ebrated Derby" and the famous Ascot,
and New Market races could possiblyI
have felt in their far grander and morei
ostentatious meetings.
To the races focked the young and old
of both sexes and every class and the
gorgeous four-in-hand with out-riders.
might be seen rolling OH side by side with.
the humble dog-cart. Upto the opening
Of the late war the races we're fixed and
popular annual amusement-Sincc the
close of the struggle however grass has,
grown on our once we'll kept tract and
the spacious stands of old, the resort of
the young ard beautiful have remained.
deserted. We therefore hail the present,
revival of the old Jockey club not only
as pleasant reminiscence Of the past,
but as the harlinger Of brighter days iiI'
the future.
The unpropitious weather on WednesiI
day last prevented the first race as advers5
tised, but the following day was clear and
beautiful, and the clerk Of the weatherS
remembered the occasion and provided
sunshine during the three succeedine3
days.
The grounds under the able supcrin1
tendencc of Col. Hitchcock veteran of
the turf had been we'll and carefully pref
pared and in spite of the heavy rains the,
ground was rs hard and firm rs tho mosti
particular Jockey could have desired.
The horses although not of the samef
class rs those who rendered the Washing
ton course so famous for It's races In Ante-1
bellum days-werc fair; aud two or threel
of them superior to the average race
horse. The vic,ors of The first day weres
Limcstone-Lady Washington and Gran.s
gcr-of the secondary Filly--Li,reIS'
stone and Artolan-ofth the third Artolans
Gaberlunzie and Limcstonc--th the fourth
day however was by far the most exciting,
and afforded the best sport-thc course
around the grand stand was crowded Witt
every variety Of vehicle while the spacss
in front and the stand itself was tilleds
the one with the members of the club ansR
tfleir friend and tliosnf liar-- =.
of ladies and gcntlemen-an adjoining
stand erected for tho occasion contained
q large number Of persons aud the inevit-
able band ofmusic. The first race with
hurdles was won by Limestone who made
a beautiful run, and was kept up to het,
work by an English jockey who evidently
understood his business. The second,
third ard fourth races were all exceed
ingly interesting. the last particularly as
the horse Granger and Bessie Lee ran SOY
close on the home stretch rs to leave il
in some doubt which had won. The enl
tire race has Eeen decided succcs, and
VIC earnestly hope that the cxertions of
the Club to revive again an old and pop-|
ular amusement, may be crowned with
the success which such praiseworthyl
undertaking deserves.
A. SNoDGRAss.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05

Elliott the colored Congressman from
South Carolina said in late speech
South Carolina to-day presents spec
ttaclc which dishcartens our friends, and
of this State n bx.wnrd
and reproacli to our race.
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SUBSCRIBERS

Will have their papers regularly
mailed. Send us new names, build up
our paper, and let every household in
the County be supporter Of our enter
prise.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at
tho rate of one dollar and half per square
for the first insertion, and ono dollar per square
for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal terms Uaae with those who desire
TO advertise for thfce, siA ,r .wcive months.
nga- Marriage notices and Obituaries not
exceeding one Square, inserted free.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05

Henceforth, all Legal Adj
vertisements. Of County
Interest, whether notices
or others, will be publish
ed for the benefit OF our
readers whether they are
paid for or not.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
VgyHE PIdENIN IRON WORKS HAVE
d for sale the following ENGINES, BOIL
ERS and MACHINERY. Will be sold cheap

a1rt'' 't'1u TN " III DC suU CHv;lP
for cash:
New Eight-TIorsc Power Portable In
CINE and Boiler, Cylinder by l2,) mounted
OH wheels, complete for steam.
New Six-lIorsc Power Portable Engine
and Boiler, Cylinder by lo,) complete for
steam, but no wheels
New Twenty. Horse Power Horizontal En-
ginc, (Cyindcr 10 by 49,
New EightHorse Power Portable Eoilcr,
(l-ocomouvc.)
New Steam Winch to hoist 1000 pounds.
New Saw Mill, Wood Frame, with 5O.inch
Saw, 25 feet Garage, and 30 feet of Track, with
2 Head Blocks,(a great bargain.)
New Eighteen-inch Circular Saw Benches
with Saw.
An incpecIiou solicited, when information as
to price will be given on application ut this
Office. PHOENIX IRON WORKS,
Charleston, 5. c.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-03-05
THE ORANGEBURG 'IINIS
0sangeburg, s. c., Mar. S, 1874.
LARGEST CIRCULATION in THE COUNTY

70 change Contract Advertisements, notice
aust ho given before Monday noon.
Our friends wishing to have advertisements
inserted in the TIMES, must hand them in by
Tuesday morning, 10 o'clock.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Nonresident Notice.

In the County Court of Hardeman Coun-
ty, Tennessee.
J. S. McAnulty and wife, ct ais Is the
heirs at law of Elizabeth Leggett,
decd Petition to sell land for divis-
ion No 96I r. D.
In this cause it appearing from the
petition which is sworn to, that the deS
PENDANTS, Mary Mickleburg, s NJ Little
and wife Mollie Little are residents of
the State of Texas, and the children of
William and Jane &. Adams, whose
names are unknown and cannot be as
certained after diligent inquiry, are resi-
dents of the State Of Arkansas, and are
non-residents of the State of Tennessee.
1t is ordered that publication be made
for four successive weeks in the Bolivar
Bulletin a newspaper published in
Bolivar, Tennessee, for said nOn~Fesi>
dent defendants, Mary Mickleburg, s
NJ. Little and wife Noble Little, and the
children of William and Jane G. Adams
to enter their appearance, by or withiR
the first three days Of the September
term of the County Court of Hard 5mln
County, Tennessee, to be held at the
Court House in Bolivar on Monday,
Sept. 7, 1874 and plead, answer or de-
muir to the petition in this cause, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to
them and set for bea ing exparte.
w. c DORlON, G. & NJ
This July I7Ch, 1874
Wood & Men eal Solicitors
July IIw4. pfS9
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
Texas

We predict that the present year will
prove a brilliant one in the annals Of
Texas. With one of the best crops that
has ever been made, and the prospect of
a fair price for the same; with an IN
broken tide of immigration pouring into
the State from every quarter with the
certainty of an honest, judicious and
wise handling of the peoples money for
a four years term, what is left to be de-
sired? Nothing, save peace and quiet.
With this hope and prospect immediate
ly before US, how important it is that
our people should assist by every legiti-
mate means at their command, to restore
quiet and order. Our every true inter
est demands this at their hands, and the
sequel will prove that they are equal to
the task WGco TcG0S) Examiner.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

We give elsewhere q resume of the
proceedings had this morning by the
members of the Conservative Democratic
Committee Of the Tenth Congressional
District. 1t is decided to hold the nom
mating convention at Bolivar Tuesday,
the 9Th of September The time is suit
able, and the place is chosen out of de-
ference to the smallest county In the
district. Shelby county is to be allowed
seventV>six votes, Fayette county
twenty>six, and HaIdeman county eigh~
teen; total, one hundred and twenty.
Our county has an overwhelming MAORI
ty, and can well afford to be magnanimous
with the smaller counties The Com
servatives of Fayette and Hardeman have
felt discouraged, and complain that they
have been overridden by sheer force of
power and numbers. The liberal feel
ing of the city of Memphis toward the
country was very happily and fortunate
| II displayed at the late Bartlett Convens
ton when our country cousins secured
all their special favOrites on the ticket
and went home delighted. 1t will be
seen that each county selects its dele,
gates in its own way. The manner and
time of selecting the delegates of Shelby
county will be announced in due time
by the proper authority. The other
counties of the district have already call
ed meetings to select their delegates.
The holding of the convention in the
eastern part of the district will bring
our representative men in contact with
the people out there, and afford a very
favorable opportunity for that free inters
change Of sentiment and social cOurte
sizes so essential to the harmony and
esprit du corps of a successful party
movement. The factis, we have dor
mant power in these counties which hes
not been fully aroused at an election
since the war Hundreds of old line
Wings, Bourbon Democrats and recon-
structed Confederates have almost ut
terlY failed to take an interest In politics
or to vote, except merely fer personal
friends or for some particular issue.
They are the sort of men to catch the
spirit of the Bartlett resolutions, and the
holding of our next convention out In
that end of the district will give great
strength and enthusiasm to the COnser>
vatiVe cause in this Congressional Dis
trict Let the very best and most dis
Greet men be selected as delegates and
nomination can be made that will re-
deem this end of the State from the stig>
ma Of sending a carpet-bagger to Cons
gress.-HemphiS Ledger Of llth.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
Be Cautious.

In advocating the policy that old po-
litical hacks and disappointed politicians
should stand aside in the present can
vass, we should guard against the other
extreme by which we may incur the
peril of taking up men who, from their
inexrerieuce in public affairs and in the
conduct of political canvass, will not
be able to cope with their we'll trained
political adversarirs. Very great eau
ton must me exercised in the selection
Of candidates, as a spirit too ultra in
any direction will work great damage to
the conservative party in this State.
The conservatives of the 10th Con-
gressionaI District particularly must be
guarded in their selection of proper
standard bearer Fortunately the meet
ing of the nominating convention is de-
ferred till the 8th of September, and
we shall have ample time to discuss the
claims Of aspirants and their ability to
measure arms with the willy champion
Of radicalism 10 this district Nothing
but thorough organization and the sink
ing of all personal preferences will ems
able us TO win in a district where the
radicals are under the strictest party
discipline and led by talented, Told
and INSCRIPTIONS leader The most
important task, therefore, for the conser-
natives is, to cast about for the most suit
able man, all things considered, to meet
the radical candidate upon every stump
in the district No halfway measures
will do in this contest Who can name
the man and where is be to come from
Who?
Again we say, to those, who take an
interest in the matter, be cautious, be
careful, be wise in selecting candidate
for Congress in the 10th District
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
NONRESIDENT Notice.

In the County Court of Hardeman COun
ty, Tennessee.
Joseph b. league and wife ct as rs heirs
at law of LESSEE Pugh, decd. Petition
to cell Land No 9jS r d
In this cause it appearing from the
petition which is sworn to, that defen-
dants Catherine Myers is a resident of
the State IF Texas, Joel p. Pugb, J.sse
Pugh, Perry Oprey and wife Sarah
Oprey, Elizabeth c. Pugh and --
Pugh are residents OF the State Cf Ark
ansas and are non residents Of the State
of Tennessee.
1t Is ordered that publication be made
in the Bolivar Bulletin a newspaT er
published in Bolivar, Tennessee for four
successive weeks, for said nonresident
defendants Catherine Myers, Joel p.
Pugh, Jesse Pugh, Elizabeth g. Pugb,
- Pugh, Perry Oprey and Sarah
Oprey to enter their appearance and
plead answer OF demur to the petition in
this cause, by or within the first three
days Of the September term Of the COun-
ty Court Of Hardeman County, TennS
essee to be held at the Court House in
Bolivar on Monday 7th dag of September
1874, or the same will be taken for con
fessed as to them and set for hearing ex-
parte.
w. c. DORION, C. &. N.
July 18th, 1874.
Wood IL McNeal, Solicitors.
iulyl7w4 pfSS,50
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
Seasonable Advice.

Now that blackberries are abundant
and easily procured, it Is well enough to
remind our readers Of the fact that they
can make excellent wine at trifing exr
pense. Follow the directions closely
and you will not fail Because we do
not drink wine ourselves it is no reason
why people should not be told how to
make it:
Put the berries in a large vessel; to
every gallon Of berries pour on one pint
of boiling water Bruisa them with
mallet aud let them remain until the
next day STRAIN through a thick cloth.
To every gallon of juice add two aud u
half pounds Of sugar. Drain again and
put into cask; cover the bang with
muslin; shake the cask daily until fer
mentation ceases; cork it tight, and by
September it will be ready for use, but
improves with age. This recipe has
been followed for ten years and never
failed
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
NOT DEAD, BUT sLEEPETH.
Congress ioill Pass Summers Grill Riohl
Bill Merit Winter.

Gentlemen who effect to believe that
the Dead Summers Legacy will not
pass Congress when it meets in December
next should inform themselves of the
history of this bill and the condition it
was in at the end of the last session of
our National Legislature. A gentleman
who moves in high official circles at
Washington City writes to the editor of
the Louisville Courier Journal as fol-
lows:
The popular impression that the Civil
Rights bill Is entirely dead is contradict
ed by experienced parliamentarians.
The bill lies on the Speakers table. The
reason why it did not pass at the last
session of Congress was that it required
a vote of two. thirds at the time the bill
reached the House of Representatives,
and twO~thirds vote could not be had
In the early part of the session it is com
petent at any time after the morning
hour to move to go to the Speakers table );
and in such case majority vote sufhces
to carry the motion. But when the
Civil Rights bill passed the Senate the
House of Representatives had made so
many special orders that these and the
unfinished business prevented their be-
ing any morning hours, so that the only
road to the Speakers table was by the
suspension of the rules. At the coming
session there will be morning hours for
a month or so probably, and a bare ma
joritY can go to the Speakers table,
That there is a large majority in the
House ready to vote for the Civil Rights
bill is certain.
There are two ways to defeat it; the
first is by flibustering or dilatory mo-
tions by the minority, but these are an
imperfect reliance at the beginning of
the session. 1t is, however, very gener-
ally believed that the President would
veto the bill if it CONES to him, and
politicians are already specializing upon
the effects Of such veto. 1t would com
pletely disrupt the Republican party,
and lead to a reconstru 3tion of existing
party organizations
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17

Farty, even at the cost of personal pre-
ferences if needs be, will grow into
glorious success at the polls on the 9th
of next November From such reason
ing, we are frank to admit that we are
not the advocates of any particular in.
dIvidua. sor any particular position, but
VIII earnestly support and defend the
action of legitimate conventions, to the
end that honest, prudent and efficient
gentlemen may be elevated to positions
OF honor and great trusts. We have no
axes to grind, but shall work for the
greatest good to the greatest number,
and while doing so shall have decent
regard for the rights and feelings Of the
minority.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
RRATT'S
SOuthern-Made Gin !

This celebrated Gia, of light draft,
makes a good sample, picks more lint
from the same amount of seed cotton, and
in less time, than any other gin. 1t does
not break the roll, nor choke, is simple
in its construction, aud not liable to get
out of order.
1t is a good rule to try all things, and
hold fast to what has been approved, and
answers the purpose for which it is made.
This Is claimed for Pratt's Gin, and ad-
mitted by practical planters who have
tried it.
Orders for Gins, from 40 to so saws,
Gum Bands at New York fastory prices,
and complete sets of Segments, Bands,
etc, promptly filed.
Gins repaired by skillful ginwright.
Address, q. W. TRUEHEART.
Agent for Daniel Pratt Gin Company,
No. 10 Court Street,
Price, 81 per sGlo MEMPHIS, Tenn.