The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-10-07

| IONGFELIOW'S NEW POEM. - ~
Hanging of the Crane" is the title of
beautiful poem which the most popula
of the masters of American verse ha
lust given to the public. The title des
Iignates the first act in housekeeping OF
the part of youthful couple, and tn
poem, in its soft melliffluous verse, pre-
sents the several phases of a happy LII.
drama. from the first "house-warmlng,
to the ''golden wedding," with its pleas
ant memories and joyful surroundings
The poem is in the authors happies
mood, and its happy pictures OF nuptla
love and graceful imagery, drawn iron
every phase of domestic life, show th'
hand of a master. 1t is destined to be
classic, and its choice phrases to live II
the memory. Though somewhat Ions
for publication in a newspaper, we arc
tempted to give it to our readers.
i OPENING DAY AT MRS. WHITES
i Last Friday was Opening Day at Mrs
i Whites we'll known establishment, ano
there was fine display, and a large
crowd. All the bewitching styles o.
millinery goods were upon exhibition,
and the ladies' feasted their eyes upon
the bright array of hats, bonnets, rio,
hons. laces. DC. Mrs. w. has varied
stock of the best goods of tha season,
and would be pleased to receive WISH
from all of her lady friends.
INQUEST. Moses Norris, a colored
man living in the vicinity of Hodges
Was Killed on last Friday night by the
falling of a tree. which was cut down py
marty of hunters. The tree in falling
took an unexpected course, ana thls
caused the death of the deceased: An
inquest was held by Thomas Mllllam-
son. Trial Justice, and a verdict rem
dered in accordance with the above
facts.
A large meeting of Conservatives ana
Independent Republicans was held III
Charleston on Thursday last, to protest
against the appointment of &. Z. BOWEN
B. H. Hoyt and Peter Gregorle, as COM
missioners of Election, and to seek tnelf
removal, on the ground that the l' Two
first named are utterly corrupt. Ihe
meeting was presided over by the Hon.
H. d. Lesesne, and was composed OF the
best rnd most prominent citizens OF the
place.
Col. James Edward Calhoun was IN
tewa on Monday, looking as hale ana
Youthful as ever. He has taken some
interest in the Beecher-Tilton investiga-
ton, and believes the Plymouth paster
TO be no better than he should be. lie
thinks AIeulton is the best of the party.
The committee in his opinion was Or
ganised to acquit. He thinks the press
ought to eXtoriate tire guilty PASTOR
and urges US to pitch in, but we tiaallh
the public have had enough already.
a@- We are glad to see our lnten-
dant, Mr.. Robert Jones, once more on
his feet. He has had a severe spell OF
sickness, but is himself again. He has
in contemplation varions repairs and
improvements upon our streets and
sidewalks, which will conduce much to
the convenience of the public. He will
approve himself, we are sure, compe-
tent and efficient officer, and we Wish
him prosperous term.
nea. Messrs. G. T. Jackson & A. b.
Hamblin brought in few days since
a fine drove of kentucky horses. with
which they are prepared to supply the
public demand. They have q number
of fine carriage, buggy, and saddle
horses, which have furnished an at
tractiye display whilst being exercised
upon our streets.
We had the pleasure of meeting on
Monday our young friend Mr.. W. L.
Miller of Due West, who graduated at
the recent commencement of Ersklne
College with distinction, and has since
been making an extended tour through
various counties of the State before set
ting down to his professional studies;
He is a Scung man of promise ana Will
succeed in life.
nea. Col. J. It. Robertson advertises a
choice selection of millinery goods
comprising all the latest styles and
most beautiful designs. Miss Jane
Ramey will preside as before over this
Dcpartment and her taste and skill at
ford guarantee Of satisfaction to all.
Call and examine.
We are requested to state that Mr.. D..
G.. Webb, of Charleston, son OF the lale
Rev. 3. c. Webb, former Rector of Trin-
ity Church will open school for boys,
in our town on the 10th Oct. Mr.. w. is
a gentleman of fine scholastic attain
ments and will doubtless prove compe-
tent and acceptaole tcacner.
nA- Coming to the Court House rs
sometimes attended with trouble and
danger. On last Sale Day Mr.. J. G. Z.
Bell, reliable citizen of the Lowndes-
vile neighborhoed, was OH his road here
bright and early Monday morning, and
when crossing deep ford of creek.
his horse lay down in the mud and
water. Dir. Bell had to get out in the
creek and help him to his feet again.
sea- Mr.. John Faulkner, an esteemed
citizen of the Long Cane neighborhood,
died at his residence on the lst October
of a congestive chill, aged seventy-two
years. lie was man of high character,
an energetic and useful citizen, and en-
joyed the esteem and respect Of his
! neighbors. q
WILD PIGEoNs-Large focks of wild
pigeons, numbering thousands upon
| tb0usamIs. were continually pasSing