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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
Bloody Assault.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
SHILOH, King GEORGE Co., Jan. 2l.-A
spiri. Of deadly whence seems 10 have possess
ed some Of the co!ored people in this section
recently |; was but few days ago gave
you an account OF bloody assault ty a negro
upon al uuofendiDe white NAT q, Warsaw. 10
Richmond county. At las, King George court
plumber Of drucke0 blacks attempted riot
which would have resulted iG bloodshed but
for time: interference By a few reso.nte ard
detern!n:d white men. Again, on yesterday,
pear Comoro. 10 this county, 8 young negro
named Sam Cash assaulted aDo;her named
Tom Coleman aiming blow at bis head With
sharp axe. Coleman caught the blow with
his arm. recelvlog a " yuod some SIX o! seven
inches 10 length. between the wrist aud elbow,
,ayioe the flesh open to the bone, ADD sever
ing az artery. Blu; for speedy surgical assist
auce from Dr.. H. D. Ashton, near whose resi-
dznce the sceoe occurred, Coleman would have
died FROM loss oi blood B.
4 FIESp1sH MONSTER DC Friday las. the
wife Of Que John Israel tuegro) applied for q
warrant before Justice Armstrong for the ar
rest Of her husband, charging him with beat
ing his child Of abou one year old, ADD then,
sG.ThluS ~ leIdte, teltui!ue IL ~ u uti ues
IS holding it to the FIRE till blistered by the
heat. She brought the child before the Jus.
tica lis person showing il 20 have been unner-
ciruliy q, aitreated both ty blows and with IRE.
The warrant was issued. ADD the man has been
com uitted 70 Jail TO await the action Of the
next grand Jury. Salem Register
At dinner given By Mr.. George ". Childs
Of Philadelphia, % Saturday right. there vas
a distinguished gathering. The President.
Vice Pre>ideo, and more than halt the Caboe:
were there. B4ltimore and New York were
r-srsSeC:ed by several Of :helr railroad aud
h1aDcial maEnates. The Centenolsl Commit
tie OF Congress Dad been % tour of inspection
to the Cen,ennia! grounds durlug the day. and
were Included suoog the guests.
Tue cnm,tee Of investigation to inquire 10
to the changes of improp=r conduct made By
Rev. David Somusr. Of the Dolphin Street.,
Cb.lsi!ao Church, against R3v. 4 \. Gilbert,
OF P-ca Stree, Christian CEurch. 10 Baltimore.
have submitted report fully generating Mr..
gilbert.
Teiegraus Indicate tina, 10 al parts of the
country either rain or SOW was falling yes:er-
day. Throughou, the North and West the
thermometer ranged from leo to twenty degrees
above zero. and heavy storm vas prevailing
10 The Lake region.
l, is understood that the Pope's golden rose
VII De bestowed this year 90 Queen Marie, the
mother Of Hing Louis II, OF Bavaria, whose
recsot conversion to the Roman Catholic faith
crested 80 uuch e1citeuea. in the religious
weird.
Stop those Chil!s tba, have been harrassins
YOU - .ous, as they sometimes end 10 that IA
tai dissase called b. some the Up Country
Yellow Fever They can be very easily stop
ped by taxing Simmons Liver Re suls.or. Do
DOT delay; 60 al ooes TO Jour druggist, aod get
S package ami be cured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

CONFEDERATE GgAYE-Nrs. c. ?. Gu
vel. Rho applied 10 the Secretary Of " ar
through Geo. Huoioa, Tor permission 70 repair
The s7sysS Of the Confso=:ates al Arlington,
las received favorable response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

Or .he 25:a :as:.a: il ne .5:l yes. Q: Els sge:
WILLIAM STUNSILL ~ HIS tuners.
will :ske ptsce OF Wedaesdsy morning, re
2.:n ias:s1: :. u O'clock, from us Isle resi-
d.ocs- pes- Co..o:s. TIE t.i-cG: aod .cqusl.-
sacss Q: ne family Are respectfully invited 70
sI.s.G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

Sheridan is to remaiD ln New Orleans With
out !mi. as % time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

WARRESToS ITEMS-A party of Young
ladies AID eeo,Iemen from WarreptoD and vlci.
pity had a merry .ro!ic 90 the Rapabanuock
river last " zdos>day. They <kated from Hart
dam 10 Waterloo bridge. a distance OF a mile
aud half The ice Was Iru and smooth and tee
sport exhisra,ios 10 the highest degree. Ooe
Of the features Of the fro lie was sleigh drawn
by rough >hod horse.
\ L. s Deputy collector inspected the IS
ofPayue i Co. bankers, this week to ascertain
whether or not they coosaiusd any unS1suped
che ck> H fouad only six, and half Of those
O: quite al Oh! date.
Miss Susan Cu-lett fell on the icsd pavement
,a<s s. u7isy evening AID broke her arm be
tsesu the SHOULDER and elbow Ea-rntoa
IH.iec,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

REMAEks.-W hest opens IuI. and d:oo. ing !;
offerings OF 3Ss bushels ed. with sales s: lQ) 10.
ordinsry, sad lis and 10 :or prime. Cora Is
dull snd lc owe; o6-.ng o: So cushe!s nix.
ed. with ss!es 81 IS, -. 5 sid - Rye is in
light .eceip:; with sales s; - sad -, Offerings
Q: Sic bushels OAts 10 ss.ss reported
RAILROAD RECEIPTS The following were
the receipts By :he " ashi.s:on acd Uclo K. 4.
LAST week.:
Wnestoi6 bushels. cora 49, we 342 meal
81, feed SIS. teats A. ay:. -. aour IS b5!s, o4s-
.e- Is bbls sid s:srs. eggs - ob!s sad boxes,
pcu:.T So bbls a-t boxes fowls coops, cslve.
IL hssi. .sn > head. les:hec rolls, hides ,
tu7G!es. .sgs y bundles, pork 5+s5 lbs, bones
BOD bs. wood 5 cses, SOCK cars, spokes cs-s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

kilograms indicate ,ha, 70 al parts Of the
country either rain or SOW was falling yes:er-
day. Th5oughou, the North and West the
thermometer ranged from Len to twenty degrees
above z-To and 5 heavy storm was prevailing
10 The Lake region
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

Vice President Wilson is ou,Spokeo 10 6isap.
prevail Of The policy 81 the Administration to-
wards the South aui OF the third term prin-
cple
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

Il is understood that the Popes golden rose
WI; De bestowed this year 90 Queen Marie, The
mother Of King Louis II, o; Bsvarl., vboss
recent conversion to the Roman Catholic faith
crested 80 uuch excitement in the relieioui
weird.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

The committee Of Investigation to inquire To-
to the changes Of improper cooiucs made By
Rev. David Somusr, Of the Dolphin Street.,
Cb.lsi!ao Church, against R3v. 4 \. Gilbert,
OF P.ca Stree, Christian CEurch. 10 Baltimore.
have submitted report fully generating Nh
,,,lharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25

Stop those Cbil!s tba, have been barrassiua
YOU . long, as they sometimes end 10 that IA
tai disease called b. some the Up Country
Yellow Fever" They can be very easily stop
ped by taxing Simmons Liver Regulator. De-
Dot delay; 60 al ooes TO Jour druggist, ADD se'
package ami be cured.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

Rev. Edwin A. Bolles, District
Superintendent OF the American
Bible Society, preached aevery able
and effective sermon in the Metho,
dist Church at this place on last Sun
day, at the third anniversary meet
ing ofthe Pickens County Bible So-
cicty. Mr.. Bolles is veteran and
patriot III the Bible cause, and
should have the eordial corporation
and support of every community in
the State. We trust oar people will
become more active ilr the Bible
cause in this county, and that every
denomination win give tie Society
at this place, all the help and en-
couraSenent possible.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

III 8; w. RUSSELL We call the
attention of our readers to tho new
advertisement of this entorprising
merchant in thisGassue. Mr.. Russell
is one of the rising merchants OF the
up'country. lie knows the value OF
printers ink, and docs not hesitate to
use it. When yoa go to Easlcy, do
not consider that you have done your
duty until you have called upon
him.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
PERMIAlNIrN.r'' Il ENp9wmr,n,r, or F1p. FaI,...

PERMANENT, ENp9wMENr OF Fur.
MAN UNivERsrrY.-It lie proposed to
endow Fnrman University in such o
way as ito extend free tuition to any
OF tho youths Of our State, provided
the sum of two hundred thousand
dollars is secured by January, 1876.
Twenty-six thousand dollars ramain
to be secured, and Rev. Mr.. Thcrrell,
agent OF the University, is in our
midst,s We trust that lie may receive
the hearty support of all Of our pec,
ple,, irrespective of denomination, to
the amount OF five thousand dollars,
at least. The cause of education is
one that should be literally rcspon-
dcd to. We shall be proud to ac-
knowledge that Pickens rises higher
than sect in this glorious work. Let
us support all The Universities and
schools OF learning, whose principles
are 80 high, whose curriculum is 80
generous, and whose faculty 80 noble
as that of Furman University.
Mr.. Fherrell has begun his canvass
OF this county, and, we are glad to
learn, with encouraging success.
Make upyour mind for arliberal re,
sponse by the time he visits you.
The tuition will be free from the let
ot January, 1876.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

DrED.-Mr. John Gilstrap,. for
many gears u citizen Of Pickensville,
in this county, died at his residence
in Milton county, Ga, OH the 22nd
ult. Mr.. Gilstrap has many relatives
and friends in thiS county to mourn
his death. We tender his grietr
stricken family our heartfelt sympa.
tliies.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
po You &ant Health l.,.lLI,,. !.

Why WILL Y. DrB death, or what is
worse is the inevitable result of continued
suspension of the menstrual How. II is q con-
diton which should not Sbe trihed With. In
plediato'relief is the only safeguard, against
constitutional ruin. In all cases of suppres-
sion, suspension or other irregulrrity OF the
courses" DIR. j. Bradfeld's Female ReRuia-
tor Is the only sure remedy. II acts by giving
zone 10 the nervous centres, improving tho
blood and determining directly to the organs
Of menstruation. 1t is q Legitimate prescrip
ton, and the most intelligent Doctors usU' ft.
Prepared by J II Brad6eld, druggist, Atlanta,
Ge $l.60 per bottle, and sold by respect.
abie druggists everywhere.
@SE BOcnto Suffering Females. sts
aas LsGrapgo, Ga, March 90, 1870.
Bradheld Co., Atlanta, CAD Dear Sirs--
ktake pleasure in stating thatI have used for
the last twenty years the medicine you arc
putting up, known as DR.. Bradfelds Female
Regulator, and consider it the best cembina,
tion ever gotten together for the diseases for
which 1t is recommended. / have been famil-
lar with the preparation both as a. practi>
toner of medicine and in domestic practice,
and can honestly say that | consider it
boon to suffering females, aud can but hope
that every lady in our land, who may be sut-
iering in any way peculiar to their sex, may
be able to procure a bottle, and their euffer-
ings may not only be relieved, but they may
be restored TO health and strength.
With my kindest regards,
am very respectfully,
nooo I'm w. B. FERELL, NJ, ID.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EhhR hEEMTe wanted to sell ''The Pecple's
e9HA ARaKkAA Common aenas, Medinaif ~

EnhR hEEMT9 wanted to sell "The Pecple,s
SSSA aaaahSAR Common Sense MedicaI Ad.
viser.p II is the cheapest book ever publish.
ed {: 886 pages, over $50 illustrations, ST. so
Thousands buy yitat sight who could. not be
treating Of Domestic Medicine. Unlike other
books aold through sagehts this work Is thor,
ogghiy advertised throughout North America.
This fact, together with the largo size, ele
CANT appearance and many new features of
tic book, ca,sseSit to sell more rapidly than
any work ever published in this country.
those OF my agents who have had experience
in selling books, say that in ali their pre-
vious canvsssing they never met with suoh
success or made 80 large wages. as since
commencing the sale of my work For terms
ana territory. address Enclosing two postaKe
stamps and stating experience) n. " Pierce,
ID. D., Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dept"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

SALE oE VALUABLE LoTs.--We
call tho attention Of our readers to
the notice of sale of valuable lots at
Liberty, a new station on tho Air
Line RAILROAD, il. lhis county. The
lots nrc level, and beautiful building
sites. Thc surrounding country is
filled up with tho lpost thrifty and
intelligot farmofs in'tho county, and
all in ,all, it is one of the most
desirable places on tho Air Line
Railroad. Those desiring % healthy
beautiful location on this great line
Of Railway, can not do better than
at this place. We expect soon to
500 hourishipg town built up.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County OF PICKENa
In Probate Court.

Winny Howard, petitioner, against Elizabeth
higgins, EmaIine higgins ct al.
II Itappearing my satisfaction that james
o. II. Rigdon, reside from and beyond tho
iimits OF this State.
On motion of G, l.. HoilingsW6rth Pro! Pet.
II is ordered that they appear personally
or by attorney; at MY Office in Pickens Court.
house, on Wednesday,, the $lst day Of Au.
gust, 1876, to show cause, if any they can,
why the prayer Of the petitioner, now on fFo
iiiIhy Office, should not be granted or thkSfi
consent will be entered otreeor1
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst
July, 1875.
l. II PHILPOT,
noi7 Gw Jn1r+snt pFchatA
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

Adam Guyton, John Mower, mnd
Z Williams, all colorcd, woro COM
hmi'tod to jail on Sunday last, by Trial
Fnstice Clayton. for stealing hats,
tOFor coats, ctc., at tho colorod Camp
mocting, which was at that timo in
progress, six miles South of this place.
They wOro tried on Monday, at this
place Novel and Williams wore ac-
quilted, Guyton was convicted, and
sentenced to pay fine Of twonty>fvo
dollars and costs. or go to Jail for
thirty days. Hc mado arrangements
to pay up and went on his way vc-
ioicinG
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
500 PIANOS and ORGANS

New and Second Hand. Of FiYst. Glass Makers.
will be sold at Bower Prices for cash or ln7
stallments, or for rent, in City or in Country,
during these Hard Times and the Holidays,
by HORACE WATERS a. SON, 461 Brohds
Agents wanted to sell Waters, New Scale ri.
amos, ana Concerto Organs. Illustrated Cat
alogaes Mailed. Great Inducements to the
Trade. n large discount To Teachers, Minis.
ers, Churches Lodges, Schools, etc.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

No EXcURsIoN.-1n consequence of
! not boingsable TO- obtain w,trsin, RI u.
Uolcombo and VIM. Meredith will
not run an excursion train, 10 poccoa
City, on Saturday next, asannounced
in our last weeks issue.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
The first bale of now cotton sold 1

PRoFRACTED -MEEptNG.,--Rcv. j. 9,
Stocl<man will commence q protractod
meeting in the Methodist church at
this place to night, which is to cons
tinuo to and include Sunday noXt.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
NEW ADyRRgasEMENTs..
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF PIcKENs.
I,T,f "a Tn prohato No,,A

William N. Walker, plaintiff, against Rebecca
L. Corbin, Mary A. Stansill ct. al:
II appearing 70 my satisfaction that A! u.
Walker, NJ. A. stansili, Sisson walker, Max
well Walker, and some other person or per-
sons, reside from and beyond the limits of
this State,
On notion Of G. L. HollingswOrth Pro. Pc.
II 10 ordered thastheE appear personally or
By attorney, at my Office in Pickens Courts
heuae, on Tnesday,Y the 8ist day of Aus
gust, 1875, to show cause If any they can.
why the prayer of the petitioner. now on file
in my Office, should not be granted, or their
consent will be entered Of record.
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst
July, 1876. =
t.., /. II. PHILPOT,
ro47 Gw' Judge of Probate.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

Cotton NJ opening fuely9 and n
good deal of it will soon be on the
market.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09


Manufacturers of Cotton Gins, Cotton Gin
Feeders, Condcnscrs and Cotton Gin Mate
rials of every description. Our Gins have
been in use thirty years, and have an estab-
Iished reputation for simplicity, light ruu.
ming, durability, and for quality and quan,
tIty of lint produced. Our Feeder is easily
attached to the Gin, and easily operated by
any hand of ordinary intelligence They are
>the simplest aud cheapest Feeder in the mar
ket and feed with more regularity than is pos
s,6ie by tTnd, increasing the outturn and
giving a. cleaner and better sample At all
airs where exhibited and by Planters hav
.ng them in use, they have been accorded the
highest enconiums. Our Oondensers are we'll
made, durable and simple in construction,
and do what is required Of them rapidly and
we'll No additional power is required to
drive tho Feeder or Condenser, and no Gin
House is complete without them. We are
prepared to warrant, to any reasonable ex-
tent, perfect ,satisfaction TO every purchaser.
Circulars, prices and full Information fur
nished. Address as above, or apply to
Julius G. Smith, GreenVllle 8. C.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
STATE OF SOUTH CAROhJNA.
iiCRENS C0uHY1Tt.
In the Probate Court.


Wilson ct al, Respondents.
Petition TO apply sales of real estates to pay.
mcnt of debts.
1t appearing 70 my satisfaction that p W
Naliy, Cunningham Nally, Jefferson Nally,
heirs of Isabella Wilson, o.wit-Sarhh Kills,
Elizabeth Brooks, Adaline Grant, G Wilson
and Susan Griffin, defendants in this case.
are absent from and reside beyond the limits
Of this State.
On motion of iioicomtc & Child, pro net,
it is ordered that they appear personally
or by attorney, at my office in pickcns Court,
house, on Wednesday, the 18th day of Au.
gust, 1879, to show cause, if any they can,
why the prayer of the petitioner, now on file
in my office, should not be granted, or their
consent will &c entered of record.
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst
June; 1875.
l. II. PHILPOT,
no43 81 Probate Judge.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
AlsEETSDE'S SEGMENT SCREW
cotton PRESS,

Unrivalled for simplicity, speed, coave-
nience and durability, Makes $50 10. bale
with one horse and only 18 rounds. Screw,
70 INCHES diametCr and 10 feet long. For
circulars Nth description, testimonials and
names Of agents in the South, address j NJ
ALBERTSON, Now London Ct
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

Ok TO con per day Agents wanted
0O pNU All classes Of working psO>
pie, Of either sex, young or old, make more
money at work for us in their spare mos
ments, or oil the time, than at anything else
Particulars free. Address G. STINSON & co.
Portland, Maine.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
.,I4OC.AA.,Iss,..,.L S.

.Thore are eight prisoners now con-
fincd in tho Jail ut this place.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

We arc requested to- give notice
to tire foll1"ing churches, to~wit /:
Shady Grove, Mountain Grove, Sc
coma and Six Mile, that they arc re-
eFeetfMlly' requested TO send the
eldership Of theiE respective churches
to assist i'll establishing new
church at Q. Z, Parrctt's school
house, on Saturday bofprc the first
Sunday in Octobev. Tho following
ministers are also called: w. Il.
Singleton, +. w. Tolleson, G. w.
Singleton and q. L. Parrott, with
other min istering brethren.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09
WAfERSI NEM MEiBi StAIE YiANdS

WATERS, new NEW SCALE PIANOS
are TIE best made; the touch elastic, and q
hse @ singing tone, powerful, pure aud even.
waters Concerto Organs
cannot be excellod in tone or beauty they
defy competition. The Concerto Stop is a
fine Imitation of the Human Voice.
PRICE EXTREMELY Low FOR CASH
during this Month. Monthly InstallmoEta
received; Pianos and Organs to Let, and.
Rent money allowed if purchased. Secdnd-
hand Instruments AT GREAT BARGAINS.
AGENTS WANTED. N libcral discount to
Teachers, Ministers, Churches, Schools,
lodges etc. Special Inducements to the
trade. Illustrated Catalogues Mailed. HOR-
ACE WATERS g. SONS, 48l Broadway, New
York, Box 1861.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

Rev. A. w. Walker, whe is well
known to many of onr citizens, is
now in cur midst.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

We were glad tosneet Mr.. James
Lewis in town yesterday, who is
just recovering from q severe alta ck
Of fever.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

New CoTToN- notice tho ar-
rival in town, of tho first balo of cot
ton OF the season, raised by Mr.. Koith
Durham, of this county. 1t was
bought by Messrs. Hagood & Aloxan~
der at Is cents per pound. Mr.. Dur>
ham received. % premium of $40 from
these gentlemen. Hurah for Durham.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

80
. CoMMITTED.-Jim Smith and John
Bother woro committed. to Jail ut this
place on last Thursday night, charged
with the horrible crmo of placing an
obstruction on tho Air Line Railroad,
near Central Station on the Oath of
last July, and throwing. passenger
train off the track, with tho intontion
of committing murder. Thos. Glaspy.
was also committed rs a witness.
RoChor has mado o confession, but we
torbcar commentupon it, as the whole
matter is to undergo judicial investi>
CATION. Capt. Alloy, by tho assis,
tnnco of Bronch gentleman OF al
rlcHn porsuasions, worked up the
case.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-09

REVIVAL MEETINGS At a. rival
meeting at Antioch, Baptist church,
commencing OIL Friday before the
lst Sunday and, closing OIL the I'd
Sunday in last month, twenty were
received into the church by bap-
tisna, The meeting was conducted
by Revs. G. w. Singleton, Reed
and TolleSoa
At Easley, 1aPHiat church, during
protracted meeting otseveral days,
seventeen were added to the church
The meeting was conducted by Revs.
Lamar, Hudson and G. w. Singleton.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-02-27

THE WILMINGTON CoNFERENCE.-On
the 18th of next month the Wilmington
Conference meets at Smyrna, and the pre-
parations are in such state of forward
ness as to insure completion at an early
day. Already the matter of travel has
been arranged, and we are authorized to
announce that Rev. J. B. Qugg is pre-
pared to furnish orders to all preachers and
people who propose to attend the Confer
ence with which they may obtain tickets
from the p, w. & B. and Delaware r. r.
agents at the usual reduction in price. Mr..
Quigg has also made arrangements upon
very liberal terms with Superintendent Ken
ney for an excursian train upon which to
convey the Conference from Smyrna to
Dover, that the members may visit the new
Conference Academy and familiarize them
selves with the building, properly under
stand the value and Importance of the same
to the Conference, and behold with their
own eyes the perfection with which the
committee to which was intrusted the work
have performed the same. This excursion
will take place on the 18th of March-two
days after the assembling of the Confer
enCe.
An effort is making to induce the Con-
ference to hold it's next session in Whining
ton Committees have already been ap-
pointed from the several Churches to pre-
pare an invitation, which, if not yet done,
will be ready for presentation to the Con
ference in due time. The belief is enter
tanned that favorable response will be
made to this invitation.
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