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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-08

srrir- 81 and 90 stores years May 1875 Chas 80 oo
III tn q % + heniner.-- So'VOV
TO- >oat, In. yeas 'uou'i' 5000
ioYncAI y SAVAGE, Deputy Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-08

s~.,i. and wItingj 10 very bcss
"a ,,ainx . 40 and ready hf tlas" al .,e A.
als. tarvtr ssisei Aks ui
sysr Of, ux ronl. city country eiv foihvieo'
AL al No. 500 9th ave, near sSd a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-08
6orscs, Carriages, 6arness, &t.

COUPE, nearly new, used by gentleman
( going to F,,rape 10 NJ. CUItIEY Nos. 100
II and ll3 o t lhirteent,ist, near FonIth-ave.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-10-30
SETTLE UP.

sIBEsIRE TO LEAVE THIS COUNTY
~ for a few months the co nl,g fail, de-
sire TO seti'e up M business &c r. leav.rT.
All persons having claus against me are re-
ouested to present he me, and al those
Indebted 10 ms arc reauea "A .oc Il ana settle
their accounts. JAhES MaNSiN"'
Winnemuecs, August IL, lo75-tf
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
DIR. j. Walkers California Vim

egar Dltters arc q purely Vegetable
preparation, mado chiefly from tho na-
tive herbs found OH tho lower ranges Of
the Sierra Nevada mountains Of Califor-
MIA, tho medicinal properties Of which
arc extracted thcrofrom without the use
of Alcohol. Tho question is almost
daily asked, "What is tho cause of tho
unparalleled success OF VINEGAR BIT
TKnsr Our answor is, that they remove
tho cause Of disoaso, and tho patient re-
covers his health. They are tho great
blood purifier and a life giving principle,
a perfect Renovation and Invigorator
Of tho systom. -Ncvor boforo in tho
history of tho world has modcno boon
compounded possessing tho remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BiTTgns in healing tho
sick Of evory disease man is heir to. They
arc gcntio Purgative as we'll rs q Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
tho Liver and Viscoral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DIR, WAtKER's
VINEGAR BrrKRs aro Aperiont, Daph horotic,
CarminatiSe, Nutritious. Laxative, Durotio,
Sedativc, Counter -Irritant, Sudorifc, AlterS-
two, and Anti Bilious.
"A. hicDIINALD s: CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agts. San Francisco. California;
md cor. Of Washington aud Charlton Sts. Ny. ,
Sold by nN DfugBists and dc h1crs.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
TESTIMONIALS,

VI h"vc never seen or tried suoh q
simple cilioacious. satisfactory and pleas
ant remedy III my life. I'll. lInincs, ST. .
Louis, Mo
Hon Alex. H Stephens. 80.
II occasionally use, when my condition
requires il. DR.. Simmons Liver RcKula.
tor with good eiloc,. Hon. Alex. iH.
Stephens.
Governor of Alabama -. ...
''Iour Regulator has been in uso in my
fnmily for somo TIME, and am pursundcd
II is II valuable addition to tho mcdioat
science G3vaI. Gin 5 ,ortcr, Ala.
IL have used III" Regulator in my f,mi-
~ Tor the past seventeen years. | can
safely recommend it 10 the world rs tho
best medicine~t hhvc ever used for that
o'nss of diseases IL purports TO curo."--
II. f. Thigrcn.
President City Bank. ).
"Simmons' Liver Regulator has proved
good and ellicncious r1cdicinc."- a.
Nutting. ..
%. .... Druggists.
"Wc hayo been acquainted with Dr..
Simmons Liver Medic ne for moro than
twenty years, and know it, to be the hest
Livcr Regulator offered TO tho pu5lic."-
NJ. II. Lyon md II. Il. Lyon, Bellcfontnine,
Go. a.H... .. '..'
II wns cured by Simmons Liver Regu-
lator. aftor having suffered scvc,al ycnrs
with Chllls and Fcvcr-"R +. Anlcrson.
The Clergy.
al Have boon n dyspctic for years bo-
gan tho Regulator Two years agn il has
acted like charm in my case" ."-Rov }.
G., Holmes.
Ladies' Endorsement.
81 have given your medicine A.
thorough trial, and in no case hns it failed
to give satisfaction. ."-Ellcn Mcacham.
Chauahooohcc, Fin.
shoriff Fibb County. .u
~ have used your Rcguln.or with suo-
oessful effect in bilious Colo and Dys-
pepsia. 1t is an excellent remedy and
certainly public blessing."-C. Master-
son, Bibb County Ga.
oil MY Wife.
"My wife and self havo used tho Ilcgu.
latot for years, and tcstify to its great
virtues "-'Rov. J. ].felder, Perry Ga.
81 think Simmons Liver Regulator ono
Of the best medicines ever mnue for tho
Liver My wife anil many others. have
used It with wonderful effcct."--E. X.
Sparks, Albnny, On. g..
NJ, D.
II have used the 'Rcguletor In my fami-
ly, also in my regular practice, and have
found il q most vnluablo aud satisfactory
;, medicine, and bciiovc if it was used by
tho profession il would be of service in
very many casas. know very much of
It's component parts, and certify its mcdi =
cinal qualities are perfectly harmless. -
d. 3. Griggs, Md, Macon, Ga. ......
! march 2-x6m
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
FIIRCHGOTT, BENEDICT d. co
CHARLESrON.

OHcr 10 th,plbl,c n l.a'srs in genera
m immense and well selected stock D
Dry G.o Is, Carpets. Oil Cloths, Matiings
&c at the lowrn prices. Herewith they
annex the priccsof a few article, Ca. .icos.
from Gto los, Long Cloths, from G,o
l5c Brown Iomespuns, extra heavy,
from 10 100, Js.ns, from l2lc. up
wards. Cassincrcs, from 100. upwards.
Flannels, from 20 TO 4Oc. Ladies', Misses
ind Cent t>ae, 75o., .Sl.l5, 500 per
doz. and Il 'wIrls, Suspcnlors, 81 40 ycr
doz. and UPWARDS. Ladies' md Gent.
Pocket Handkcrchicfs, from Coo per doz.
and upwards, Black and Colorcd Alpacas
20c, and upwards, Dress Goods. from 25o
upwards, Ladies' and Gents Furnishing
Goods, housekeeping Goods, Fancy ,nds
Ribbons. Notions, &c, from 10 to rs per
cent. cheaper thnn elsewhere. Samples
sent and orders promptly filed. All
retail orders from $40 90 upwards. sent
per Express free Of charge: A liberal
discount 10 Wholesale dealers.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
CHARLESTON TO THE 'FRONT.'.

Among OAR new advertisements. is that
OF QUO Of the oldest establishments in
state. Established in 1882, It has main
tninedt the first place in It's lii Of bu mess
with large experience nni unsurpassed.
facilities, Messrs. Walker. Evans Il Gogs.
we'll aro prepared to sustain the rcputa-
ton Of their establishment. Like \. T..
stewart. they believe in newspaper nLver-
Using, and take this means TO announce
that they have this season adLrd very
largely TO their stock of typo mud
machinery. and are better prepared than
ever 10 please their customers. Wo wish
them every succehs.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
admir-. with Will annexe
SHERIFF7S SALE.

10y virtue Of an execution to me
- directed, I will offer for sale for
cash, at public auction to the highest bid
dor before the court house door In Winhs
boro within the legal hours Of sale on III
first Monday In April next the follow.
ing described real property, pur chaser
to paw for all papers. One tract ofland
situate in Fairfield county containing fifty
acres more or less, belonging 10 o estate
Of David Mobley senior, and having such
shapes marks and boundaries as ara rep
ret tonted on plat Of survey thereof ~ ade
by a. Mcdonald on the 26th day of Feb,
A. u. 1875. Levied upon as tho property
Of David Mebley 8 nior, deceasoi. at The
suit Of Lucy A. Mohley, vs.. Edward D.
MobIey. et all Executors Of D. Nloblcy
deceased.
L. ". DUvALL, s. &c.
sheriff's Office,
Winpshoro, 8. C. .
march, II 1874.
moh llxtlx2
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

An extra train passed through
"innsboro Tuesday supposed to
contain President Garrett and par.
ty who are inspecting Southern rail.
roads. The Baltimore aud Ohio X. r.,
besides it's road, rolling stock, no has
small surplus Of S38, 900 stored
away for a rainy day. Great is the
B. q 0. Railroad, and Garret is its
President.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Mr.. Taphey Pool, all aged and
respectable citizen departed this Life
few days ago Mt his residence in
this County. Mr.. Pool was IL soldier
i" the war Of 1912, and was AMONG
the oldest masons iu the State. lie
leaves family and large number
OF friends to mourn his death. Mr..
Pool was in his Saith year at the
time Of his death.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

MONEY SAVED, Money MApE.--I is no
longer necessary TO pny two ami three
profits. Mcssrs. urohgot.. BENEDICT &
20. beg 10 draw attention to their immense
closing out sale of $500 900 worth of Dry
Goods. Carpets. Furs, etc. which takes
place annually bet wccn Janrary lst, aud
Fcbrunry '5th. prior to purchnsi ,g their
Spring stock. at 275. King street, Charles
ton s. G. Cd. ~hito HILL street, ATLANTA.
un., and Bay street, Jacksonville. Fla
Samples sent on application. Remit per
Express Post O'ncc Order. or goods will
he sent c. 0. D. All retail orders over $50
will be sent from the Charleston branch
free Of charge.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

The Pl nuix explains the reason
Why the News has not Of late been
favored with an exchange. In mak>
lug up the new mail book the New.
was unintentionally omitted. We
are glad to see that the omission was
unintentional. The Pho ,ix is con.
taini"g some very sensible and far
editorials on the CarlnZa question.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

The school fund for FuirfHld
amounts to but $4,000. The Treas
urer will pay out the quota for each
district on presentation Of certificates.
There will te no pro rating f r the
current year. Partiee holding claims
since October 1874 had better pre-.
sent thom at once, as in spite of the
the precautions of the commissioner
and trustees, the certificates issued
arc in excess Of the apportionment in
some districts.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

How 70 REsTonE THE PROSPERITY OF
THH STATE. Keep yoor money nj home
DO not send away for anything which you
can obtain rs we'll ''crc ns elsewhere. We
q" not advocate p,ying So for that which
you can buy abroad for even 81 %. but
when you can buy your Blank Books or
tho best grade. at prices rs low ~ New
fo'k. then, send to Walker. Evans &
Cogswell. Cha lesion \. G., and purchase
what you need. All their Blank Book are
IN ade in Charleston. and your encourage.
ment will sustain worthy maui ia, turing
enterprise.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
THE FAVORlTE
@oHn Rcnody.

IL warranted not to contain single
particle Of Mercury, or any injurious
mineral substance, but is
PURELY TBGETABLE -.
containing those Southern roots and Herbs
which an nllwi>e Providence has tplnced
in countries where Liver Discusses most
prevail. 1t viii cure all diseases Caused
~ dcrang .mc..is Of tho Liver and Bow
els. '..'.'
Simmons Liver Regulator, or Medicine.
Is cminen,ly q family medicine, and by
b ing kept ready for Immediate resort will
save many an hour ofsutfering and many
II dollar In ti",c aud docso ors' bills
,hcr over Forty lcnrs trinl il is still
receiving tho most unqualified tosti.
mOmials toits virtues from persons Of tn G
highest character and responsibility
Eminent physicians commend it as the
most
Efectual Specific.
for consumpli IL, Headache. Pain In the
shoulders. Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad
taste iI the mouth, bilious attacks. Pal
ptntion Of tho Heart. Pain In the tgions
W. 'hS N'"hSo NcS fShuShSSN SiVc" hpN
TO, "bodinps Of evil, oil of,,whioh are tho
offs rring ofa diseased Liver.
For DYSPEPSIA or Indigestion
Armed With this antidotc all climates and
changes Of water md food may hc faced
without fear As Remedy III Malarious
Fcvrrs, Bowel Complnints, resilessness.
.launditc, Nausea,
IT HAS NO EQUAL
1t is tho cheapest. pnrcs, and tho best
Family Medicine in the world
Caution-l .., .
Buy y powders or Prepared Simmons Liver
Regulator unless in our engraved wrap.
per with Trade mark, stamp and signr turo
unbroken. Mono other is genuine.
J. ii. ZE1LIN g. co.
Macon, Ca, and Philadelphia.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
TAKE
SimmOnS Liver NpStllatOf. :
For all discnsca Of the. Liver. 'slomac ch and
Spleen. AS - remedy in
Malnrious Fevers. Bowel ...C0mplaints,
Dyspepsia. Mental Depression Rest.
lcssness. Jaundiue, Nausea. Sicks II
Ncalohc, Collie, Cnnstipn- b -
ton anil Billiousncss.
1T Ha8 MO n0 ua1
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Rev. DR.. Furman lectures on Wed.
nesdoy night, in tho Baptist Church
on Beauty. This lecture has been
delivered in several places and has
received the highest encomiums
from tho press and the public. We
trust that this lecture on 30 attrac.
tive subject will be attended by
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
Wa have forbo1ne for some tin

We have forbo1ne for some time
to notice our new exchange, the
Greenwood New Era. The entire
South has, for years, been signing
for New Era, and we have been
anxiously observing tho gradual
development of paper with a
name SO suspicious. We have been
much pleased. Mr.. Blake issues a
sprightly sheet in handsome dress
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

The interesting little "buppy"
connected with the Morning Star
Saloon was seeu coming down street
Tuesday morning with live chicken
in it's rD outh. Whether or not the
proprietor has taught his little
"burp" to forage for his establish
ment we are at present unable to
say.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Tho rain still prevents farming
operations. 1t is gctting to be scrl-
ous thing. The ground seems TO be
perfectly saturated. But i" York
County the condition is still worse
Around Rock Hill where we were
recently tho roads are perfect quag
mire.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
Special Notices.

AMnRioANs are Nation Of Dyspeptics.
We 1.-Two fast. dissipate and 6il carly
graves. We drink all kinds Of alcoholic
spirits, and swallow, without mas ication,
pork, grease md every kind OF lfc.dc-
stroying. system. ologging, indigcs,ihle
food. DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
Bitters will remove the evil effects, an
the recovered patient. with pure, vitaliSctl
electrical blond flowing through his veins
VIII have CLEARER brad and n cooler
Judgment, which added to experience, will
canse him to abstain in the future.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

2 Mr.. Shirley, of Chester County
was poisoned reoontly. Having
chills, he bought from clerk in r..
j. Whites store what was thought to
be quinine. Mixing the powder in
whiskcy, he took dose, and in three
hours was dead. The clerk had sold
morphine by mistake.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
all who desire rioh literary treat.
Admission so cents. @.2 ,.+

During tho thunder storm Monday y
evening, lightning struck Mr.. r.. J,
MoCarley's stable, completely tear.
ing out one end Of It. Mr.. MoCar.
lcy's 6ne race mare, "Lady of the
Lake," was in tho atable at the
time the bolt struck it, but fortunate
ly sustained no damage.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

In Ca doza's report to the Legis'
}ature in Dcce mbcr, he acknowledged
t,at of the impounded $4,000. about
$4,000 were due the schools and
e,unty. Why, then, does he not re-
lease this amount and continue liti>
CATION only in respect Of tho remain
ing $4,000.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
&6 duLb -

.Bav"We are not responsible fortho opin.
pn' of potsesP6nacn's.
v ~ 81 GSPSS"'SS n"s.. to hs s
by tho real neme OF the writer. -, -,
aeY- fiefsafssr noY!LOCAL NOTICES
will beEinserted In our columns excop
upon payment{o TIN CENTS aflioo.
B6S" AaypersShsin the County having
know ledge. .of any circumstance Of int crest
occurring In. his reighborhood will coufer
favoybyyfarnishihg infornfotion atthis
office. = !a'NsF vi, ......
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

We call attention this morning to
the advertisement of Mr. John
Brown in another column. Mr.
Brown has purchased the outfit re.
Gently belonging to Mr.. Shaw, and has
added Largely to his stock. Mr.. Brown
has had long experience in the bu;i j..
ness, and We are sali fed will give
satisfaction to his customers. Give
him a call.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

WHERE Is THE SHERIFF I've
have been asked the above question
a thousand times within the last few
days, but are unable to answer it..
All we know is that he left here two
weeks ago to consult a surgeon in
Columbia, but was seen in Augusta
few days afterwards. Whether he
will return or not we are unable to
say.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Mr.. G: II. Me Master left last week
for New York. lie will return with
a full assortment Df spring goods.
Mr.. j. II. Brown has procured the
services Of q first class miiIiner, re-
com mended by the we'll known house
If Armstrong Cater & Go. He will
be glad to see his friends.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

The Treasurer is compelled to pay
each claim as it t. 7. r.esented to him,
and although he dc.itcs TINT each
claimant shall receive a porlinn, he
can do nothing but pay US each claim
is presented.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Col. Rion has laid upon our table
Bono magnificent GLOVER and lucorne
che former II and the latter 10 in
ches in height. The seed was plant
sa on the 5th of last September, on
what was originally a very sterile
piece of ground. This shows what
scientific formiuI can make of our
worn out lands.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

"SusNnuah" watts to advertise in
tho PL@uix for husband. "Ob.
SusAnnah don't yer cry for me-"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Mrs. Nancy James, an old lady of
fairfield County, while going few
DAYS since from the residence Of Mrs.
T. P. Ligon to a nsigbbor's, fell into
a large gulley. dnd was killed. An
Inquest was held by Coroner Ruff aud
verdict rendered In accordance
with tho faots. -/.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

The Pkouix celebrated its tenth
by d nning a handsome
lew dress from tonner's Foundry,
New York. We wish straight aLd
PROSPEROUS fight for ",he bird.'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

Tuesdays's' Charlotte Observer is
filled. with reports of preparations
for tho Centennial. We hope that
the celebration will be a great suc-
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

We erred in saying sometime since
that bill was before the Legislature
to authorize the application of mill
Of the County tax for lS74.75 to pay
past Indebtedness. We took the
item from an exchange, bnt this was
an error. a bill has been passed 20
levy an additional tax Of u mills
"ext November to pay d,Gcieucics.
Until then they must remiun in soak
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24
Nxw ADysRrisrMrNrs.

Nxw ADgsRrisrMrNrs.
NevaGoodsAJ. o. Bong. :
In Bankruptoy-S. b. Clowncy
Assigueo, ., =. '..'..'.'' -.
Municipal election NV. Nell
500, Clerk Of Council. ,............
MoEwans Ale-R }. McCArley.
Millinery Goods--J. II Brown.
Singer Sowing Machine-James
Moore.
School clains-W. j. Crawford,
School Commissioner.
Sale Of Piuno--McC Cants & Doug
lass, Attorneys.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

At the rpelliug match in Mt. Zion
.shool on Friday Wu'ncr Reynolds
"spelied down" tho SC ocl, P"ul
Brice being second. Spelling match
es are becoming the rage over the
whole country.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

and already his articles have been
copied, which is tho orowning ambi.
tion Of an editor. ..s AZ Greenwood
is a charming place for the inaugura.
ton Of afNew Era, we predict suo
orss for our contemporary and will.
iugly exchange.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

After deducting about $500 foa
he expenses of taking census, &C.,
the School Commissioner has made
tho following apportionmeLt. The
law compels him to apportion accord
ing to the scholastic attendance in
stead Of the number of children, and
this has entirely changed the rate
for each district. On Wednesda y
several Of the funds were exhausted.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24

-
were ordered by telegraph to desist.
But as the telegraph kas not boon yet
adjudgeo proper medium for con.
veying legal orders, tho order was
disobeycd. The work is now compile
ted and travel is resumed. 1t is
probable, however, that the squabble
is not yet over. But so long as we
receive our mails regularly it matter
not to Us if the gauge be altcsr.
ed regularly ouco q week.
| ---~~~~~-~>-~-I-~
MUNICIPAL ELEcrroN AT RIDGE.
wAr.-kidgeway held her first muni-
Opal election on Monday. 1t was q
great day for Ridgeway. Much If
ones success in life depends upon the
debut, and Ridgoway wassdetcrmiu, d
IT, put her best foot foremost. The
polls were opened at six O'Clock, A..
NJ, aud closed at seven p. NJ. III Q
v,ting was not very lively as the full
vote of the new sity is thi,ty-six.
But each voter stepped manfully to
p ,lls as if Oh hom rested the welfare
o'the town. AS only ono ticket as
in the field every one felt couhdeDt
tbs his choice would win, a couficuce
vary rarely experienced by many US.
We sent down during the day spe~
cial reporter for items Of rows and
broken bones, but his "mum" book
was returned blank. At the time lie
loft twenty-three votes had been cast,
all one way. We fool tolera bly, con.
6dent in predicting the elec.i N Of
the 70 lowing Coanci! for the ensuing
year
Iutendunt, r. S Dcsportos; War
dcns, G. W. Moore, +. X. Cloud, Ju. q.
W. Coleman and Moses james.
In our opinion this is FIRST rate
Council. 1t is but meet that MIR.
Desportes should BE- the arst Intend
ant of Ridgeway. When Sherman in
his march passed through Ridgeway
he lott undestroyed one storo. Into
this Mr.. Desportes entered and open
cd the first assortment Of "Yaukee
Notions" that had gladcned tao rebel
eye for years. Iu those days oalicocs
wele fifty ceuts u yard aud tea und
coffee beyond roach. Mr.. Desportes
began with little, but by admins.
trativo ability and close attention t..
his butiness, has built up one of tho
best trades in the country. We feel
assured that he will make q good In
tendaut. Mr.. Clo"1 is another
stanch and popular business man, and
Messrs. Moore and Coleman also
successfully engaged in business.
Moses James Is one of the lc ding
colored men of Ridyeway. lie was
placed upon the ticket by tho whites,
who, although numbering over two.
thirds Of the votes, determined to
give q prac tical demoust, alton Of
their belief in the divine rights of
minority repr esentation. This &C.
tion. was very wise in our opinion.
Moses james is an Industrious black
smith, IL he can iun town as we'll
as be can shoe horse he will be per-
fently y satisfactory. Good luck to our
sister city, Ri1gewsy.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1875-03-24


The dead lock on the North Caro-.
lima railroad has ended, after sever.
al days interruption of trains, and
the mails are now coming to
Winnsboro. It will be remember
ed that the gauge of that road l.,
narrower than the standard Of 4 feet
l04 inches. Tho Piedmont road leas
ed this road and attempted to change
the gauge. This attempt was resist.
ed 10 the courts, but the courts deoi-
ded in favor Of the change. While
the change was making, the N. G.
Legislature passed an act making IL
felony to change the gauge Of any
road in the State, and as the road
was 80 obstruoted that no trains GOULD
pass, the parties engaged in the work