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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
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According to these figures Tilden
would have twelve votes to spare,
and Hayes would require fifty six to
elect. Conceding to him the four
States classified as doubtful, he would
STILL be short thirteen votes. WneI G
are they to come from is a question
which the Republican managers have
not been able to answer to their own
satisfaction. rr...
The most interesting points at this
time are Indiana and Ohio. No
doubt is entertained by the Congress
sionaI Democratic Committee as to O.
decided majority in Indiana for viii.
liams. The estimates generally agree
npon $1,000, though there may be q
margin Of 5000 either way. At the
outset of the canvass the Democrats
did not count upon Ohio at all as enc
ofrthe necessary elements to elect
Previous distractions on the currency
had wrought bad feeling and divis-
ions. Now they are united heartily.
aud the Republicans arc giving
grohnd,i in the manufacturing coun-.
ties. Tho Germans are substantially
united for TiIden in the cities and
towns. where they aro mostly found
in largo numbers They have cast
off Schurz as a leader-at least f,r
tlfis occasion! sfR6e re ports are en-
couraging, and the result will be
close; bat the Sta:e is put pown as
doubtful. .r. s .r~l.,.r
wisconsin issincluded in The doubt.
fQlalist, though the accessions to Til
der are numerous, and the Germans
arc jealous in his support The &C
counts from there claim the Sate for
the Democrats decisiveIy. ...
No fear is entertained of the vo-
tes OF Florida, North Carolina, or
Mississippi, which the Republicans
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Court House, close to a large crowd
of colorcd people, TO see what effect
the first appearance of Democratic
darkies would have. Zounds! Such
speeches and epithetsI Ishould hate
to be Democratic darkey in this
town-would much rather risk my
chances as a white Republican. Of
all the hooting, shouting, jeers and
insults you ever heard. these poor
black devils in the Democratic pro-
ceSsion caught it. 1t was the clear
est case of attempted intimidation I
ever saw in the South. I did not
know but what it would lead to a
row, but the whites made no fuss
about it, except one man who left tho
ranks long enough to tell the blacks
mot to intimidate these men, 'they
have right to join u.s. and you are
acting like ID FOOLS or words to
that eject. The races seem to be on
rather good terms in this part of the
State, and the blacks here, as every
where, think it perfectly right and
proper for white man to be Dem
ocrat, but if one of their color Joins
the Dcmocr ats he meets a storm Of
abuse and insult"
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partner was evidently arranged before
the convention assembled, both being
engaged in a sort of mutual admira-
tion of socity business, occupying the
time of the convention for about four
hours; "tIfe distinguished gentle
man" and "my highly esteemed part
ner" repeatedly falling from the lips
of the distinguished gentleman who
has just addressed YOU"
Elliott, in his speech, bitterly de-
nounced the Goveanor, and produced
and read letter written by the lat>
ter several years ago, in which he
expressed willingness to run for
office if "niggerism in South Carolina
could be gotten rid Of"
The denunciations of those oppos-
ed to the Governor were very bitter,
little "runt" Miller, of Beaufort, beo
ing particularly severe-denouucing
the Governor in round terms, and
the editor of the Union-Herald, whose
reputation he lugged into the debate,
as "the arch thief of the Freedman's
Bureau"
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heard this remark and, going up to
Canton, in the most emphatic terms
gave the lie 10 his statement. The
deputy rhen attempted to wriggle
out of his strait by denying that he
had made the charge. But this would
not pass. The gentleman at once
called up Noah johnson, one of the
tho negroes to whom Canton had
been talking, and asked him whether
the deputy did. make use of the re-
mark as charged above. Noah
promptly and bluntly said that Oarfa
ton had uttered the speech. The gen.
tleman referred 10 reiterated his
charge, and Canton calmly collapsed.
This incident shows the character
of the United States officials placed
in authority in South Carolina. A
deputy marshal sworn to impartiality
is found haranguing crowd of coll
ored nen, and poisoning their minds
with Infamous and deliberate false.
hoods. 1t is such mon that the ma
tional government, at the earnest re-.
quest Of the Radical crew, headed by
Chamberlain and Patterson, design
to place in almost despotic authority
over the people Of South CaroIina.--
We trust our exchanges will pass
Canton arould, that people may mark
him and watch him.
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Those eminent carpet-bag Reform
ers, ID. II. Chamber lain of Maesa-
chuset's, and Honest John j. Patt, III
son Of Peunsl ivania, who were lately
at swords points, have rcconcied
their differences, and are now works
ing together as harmoniously as two
pickpockots tor the maintenance Of
carpet-bag rule in South Carolina.
HOLost John is the statesman, ITO
whom is ascribod the frank remark
that there are "ive years of good
stealing yet left" in the PROSTATE
State, and under the new alliance the
above named patriots arc fully capa--.
bic of making the most of the situa-
ton, provided they can keep tie
State Government under their con-
troll. But it really seems that even
South Carolina may be redeemed
from the grasp Gifts plunderers this
fall. There are dissensions within
the Republican party which remain
unhealed, and, as in other Southern
States, the negroes are deserting their
former leaders in largo numbers
Wade Hampton, the Democratic
candidate for Governor, is popular
with the colored men, for in the slave
holding days he was noted for bis
kind treatment of she negroes, and he
is respected by all classes as a man
of unquestionable integrity. uav-
ing fully accepted the results of tho
war as final, and declared his devo--
ton to the old flag, he will draw
largely from the Republican vote,
while he will have tho enthusiastic
support of the property.holding class
es, who hope in his election to find
relief from the shameless robbery to
which they have been subjected since
the war. Recent municipal elections
in districts where the blacks largely
outnumber the whites, have been
carried by :he Democrats, and ares
markabIe change in sentiment is
manifesting itself in many parts Of
the State.-New York Sun.
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CHICAGO, September ia Yel-
lowstone dispatch says Terry has
broken mp his force. Two regiments
winter at Tongue River. The, Mons
tana troops, including the Second
Cavalry, left for Fort Ellis, four hun~
dred and twenty miles off, through
hostile bands and in cold weather.
The Twenty second Regiment will be
at Glendive Creek till November
The cavaly will winter at Fort Lin
coin. This ends the Sioux campaign.
At Standing Rock q count shows
that four thousand: rations havo heen
given 10 seven thousand Indians, At
Red Cloud several thousand Indians
are missing, supposed to have joined
the Sioux.
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FINE TALK FOR A UNITED STATES
OFFIcEE.-Among tie persons in at
tendance upon the Radical convon-
ton last, Monday, says the Winns
boro News, were United States Mar
shNl Wallace, with his deputies,
Canton and another whose name we
did not learn. Canton was talking
largely, and on ono occasion told
some coIored mon that should Hamp,
ton be elected they would all bo put
into slavery, and that the white
people would be worse off than ever.
a gentleman standing near over
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have treated as ncer'ain. North
Carolina will give Tildon not less
than ten thousand majority, and it
may reach double that number
Peace prevails in Florida and Mis-
sissippi, and that is tue best assurance
of a Democratic victory in both
States.
But for tho corrupt Returning
Board in louisiana, no doubt of any
kind would be admitted in regard to
that State. If frauds can control the
vote, and tho vote is essential, they
will be porpet7ated. But the belief
is general that the Democratic ma
jority will bo so overwhelming that
the managers will not venture upon
this experiment. @ dorado is claimed
by both parties, bat as it is about to
emerge from Territorial condition.
the Federal patronage becomes an
important factor in determining the
result, and Will BE- used without scru
pie, in view especially Of two new
Senators.
NO serious attention is given by
the Democratic Committee to the
newspaper reports about W., st Vir-
gInia, which originate with The Re
publlcans. That State is booked for
eight or ten thousand for Tilden.
While no claim has becn. made
for South Carolina it is known that
the colored detection is large enough
to Justify great expectations; and the
recent local elections prove that in
spite of threats and violence by the
ltrp"bIIcan leaders many blacks are
SCI Grating from the fold, j"ining ILL.,
den clnbS, and voting !he Dem cra:-
lc ticket. This is the view of the sit
ua'i"n taken here by lho most prn-
dent members Of the Congressional
Dem"crasic Con mittee, though some
Of them make much larger estimates,
and include States lh1t are Usually
conceded 70 Hayes.
II the October e;ec'iAEs favor Til
den t" the extent amIicjpa cd a stauI-
l'd may he lo kcd tor an ong the
Nennb lc us, which cannot be ares
ted by any arrtnl management. a
decided Democratic victory in Indi-
ana, though success may be easily
achieved without it, would be the siu-
ral for a still grander triumph in No.
We nber.
The lopular impression that Mr..
Tilden' 5 friends have contributed lib
orally Of be sinews Of war, and the
stories circulated to that effect from
Vermont "anl Maine preceding the
recent elections, are entirely unfonn-
ded. The want Of means for the
most Legitimate purposes has been
all al"ng. and is to-day, one OF the
serious e,nbarrassmcnts of the cam
paign.' When the whole Truth Is
written and the actual facts are
known, the public will be a3tonishcd
at the cconemy with which this ma,
tional canvass has been conducted
on one side at least.
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A Colored Leaders Views.

Maj. Martin r. Delany, by invi-
tation addressed q colored Demo-
cratic club in Charleston on Friday
night. When hc was introduced he
was receivedwith three cheers and
a tiger.
lie addressed himself particularly
to the colored men. He reminded
them that the white race by long and
severe cultivation had attained a
higher degree of civilization than that
which had been attained BY them
lie had responded TO the call Of his
colored brethren because he was
not ashamed Of his race lie de-
nounced the idea that colured men
should not ally themselves with the
Democratic party because it was the
Democratic party who had held
them slaves. Democracy he remin,
ded them, meant simply the right OF
the people to rule. On Il question
Of principles there is no difference
there was no difference between Re-.
publinanism and Democracy-it was
due 10 ignorance on the part of the
Radical leaders that lie word Demo.
crar had bee 'me such a bugaboo
among the colorded people. TO be
Democrat was only to insist upon
ones right to rule. The passage of
the fifteenth amendment made every
colored man Democrat, because it
gave him the right to rule.
There was two parties in every
country, and it was well that it was
so. 1t was the duty of all men TO
look at these parties and see for
themselves which had been faithless
in the carrying out of its principles.
lie spoke not a word about Republi
canism; he only spoke against those
men who perverted Republicalism
for their own selfish aims and to fill
their pocket. [Applause.] His adj
vice to his race would be to accept
any good officer who was rendered
them without regard to his politics,
and he would say this in a Republi>
can or Democratic meeting. There
could be no equality of rights if col~
ored man was not allowed to join the
Democratic party. (Applause) White
men had the right to become Repub-
licane; why should not the colored
man have the same right to change
his politics? The fact that colored
mon had all been Republicans had
done more than anything else to in
jore them. Again, they had been
taught to believe that everything
done by the Republican party was
right, from TIE stealing OF water
melon to assassination. IIc was here
to utter his unqualified condemnation
of ouch teachings, and no number Of
lying suits could deter him from ut
tering that condemnation.
He wanted to sec one great party
formed by the native whites and
blacks of South Carolina, for the
common prosperity of her people
TApplauso.l He would not rest until
this was done, and he didn't caro- a
fig for the namo IL went by. l: was
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WAsurNaroN, September 15.-Hon
Randall Gibson, member of Congress
of Louisiana, arrived hero to day. He
says the Democrats will carry tho
State by thirty thousand majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
Republican Assurance.

The assumption Of The Republicans that they
conquered TIE rebels and saved the Union and
therefore should be continued in power, would
be amusing were It nor provoking With f.
uaucill arrangement and business embarra>s-
ment resulting from their maladmiuj,traIion
with real estate depressed, with trade para
lived with factories closed, and labor uuen-
ployed with men begging for work and clam
uJing iyr bread-iu this sad condition of things
brought about by ,LeirpoHcy audex!ravagauce
they have the assurance 20 ask for a new lease
of power because they say they saved the
Cu;oa If holding an The federal Offices dur
ing the war, depicting the treasury and pocket
ing proG,s Of contracts was saving tie Uuian,
;he Republican leaders may well claim the
title Of Uli0n Savers Buff carrying the
musket 20 tie ranks, il enduring trial and pri-
walton 10 the camp and on the field, if storm
jag the imminent deadly breach had anything
TO DO with saving the Union, then Democratic
soldiers did their tull share Suppose Demo-
crats ha1 not entered the army. where would
the arrogant claim ants Of an the loyalty now
be- That question was asked q plain, blunt
man. and his answer was, o. had it not been
'Or Democratic soldiers the places that now
know the Republican oG;ee-holiers would not
have known ;hem, and the editors who now
jAi'y tune their organs 20 Willy the candidates
If the Democracy, might have been organ
grinders iu foreign lands.
The achievements 10 arms Of The southern
soldiers would lose their halo If we were con-
WINGED ne were conquered alone BY The radi-
Gals The truth is. the mos, skilllul, success
FOL, braycst aal mag0auiuous Of officers and
soldiers we've aud are democrats and conserva-
tives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
From the Canon City, Colorado, Aeaianche
We take the following paragraphs concerning
nnr flrmer townsman. Mi Vim. NJ Lock

INV O'u'H SH.i S'''iH"''
we take the following paragraphs concerning
orr former townsman, Maj Wm. NJ. Lock;
Major Lock, who comes as near enjoying
the confidence and esteem Of the people Of all
political coEpexioDS as any man in South
ern Colorado. made his first political speech at
Murray's Hall on Monday evening The Ma
jor has been in the practice of law for many
years, but is a man who 'spires to nothing 10
politics and who has the most conservative
views in regard to political matters 10 his
speech he arra;2ned The political leaders who
have prostitu;ei Granl's honor and declared 10
favor Of I'ilden and Hendricks as the only
present refuge for distressed people. His
speech was one of the best we have heard and
must have started fires in the think shops OF
honest well meaning republicans"
From General Forrest. Of Cincinnsii, who
was at Texas Creek on last Tuesday evening
we learn that McssrS Craven anl Lick had an
excellent meeting at that place. Mair Lick.
in bis calm, unimpaS>ioncd, bat convincing
way ail before the people the corruption OF
the leaders Of the party in power, aud the ah-
Surlity of attempting to reform a political
party by rcwarding its treachcry 1t is like
allowing prisoner to be his own Judge and
jury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
Editorial lettings.

We heard ar enthusiastic JetIersonila, COM
meatias on ths magnificent majority Of the
grand old County, remark Jefferson wa!,z-d
out on her calico eyebrow"
a movement has been organized in coancc-
ton with the Centennial celebration lor the
purpose Of Increasing the eadowmeatof Wash
ioston and Lee University, a, Lexington.
Berkeley democrats elected their entire tick
e,. So Oil Mineral Clbcll gives Mathews
COS majority. Wen hear 4, thunder when the
report gets ia from Greonbricr.
The result Of Tuesdays elections is a clear
Indication Of the Result 10 November. sam
ucl J. Tllden willsarsly be our next President.
What's % binder
Ofcourse it is expected Of US 70 trot cut our
Giraffe lie has his fee, on 1868 mljority now,
and from the reach q bis neck he is evidently
on the look for something more ju Novembu
Let's have 200 a, least. Such a thing is not
only among the possibilities, but probable.
The corrupt rings anu Organizations see 10
Governor Tiliens election tue sure porteut OF
tlosVift destruction Of their ueiarious schemes.
aud Of personal punishment aud degradation
or their wrong doing. Gov Ti.leu has
shown himself To be the foremost. brlyesf. aud
most skiliiuI aud uac1mpr5mjs.ug Zoe, 10 all
tle land, 90 public pluuderers.
Zion. Daniel Mlsoac. The Chairman Of the
Democratic State Committee Of New York. is
-1u6lsl' tLlt that great State vil give NJ
".s- -- ron na"f''v.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
August Flower.

The most miserable beings in the world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant
More than seventy-6vo per cent Of the people in
ths United states are afflicted with these two di-
s.,sss and their effects such As Sour Stomach
Sick Headache, lIabjtu1l Co,tiveness Palpitation
Of the Heart. Heartburn, Water brash, On wing
and burning pains at the pit ct the Stomach, yell
low Skin. Coated Tongue and disagreeabe taste
In the mouth, coming NJ of food after eating low
s7irits. &C Go o. YOUR Druggists Light Mitch
IN Charlcstown. and J. J. Gi bert. Harper's Fer
- and get a IS cent Bottle OF AUGCsr FLowrr or
sSimple Bottle for 10 cents. Try 1.-TWO doses
vim relieve YOU.
fga- r.. 1876 coviy
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Fertilizers.

I AN prepared to furnish for the sIlirade. ,l,u
i dard Fertilizers such a. Turner's, Oo-rI
hams Pure Bone Neal, tc., and would rccu &
persons IN need Of such good, a. give a call b..
lore pul chA-ine-will keep stock 90 hand.
Aug. 10, 1876. JAS. LAW. H0UfF & co.
PPLE Parers, Corers and Slierr,, flr ssle BY
n JAS. LAW H0OFF a co.
tRINDSTpNES, "Derea," for sale by
II Aug. 10. JAS. LAW. liOOFF4 co.
rIVMOTHY SEED.--5O Iushels Timothy Sod,
Tor sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF a CO.
August 10, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
West Virginia State Grange.

The fourth annual session Of the West Viz
GINA State Grange will be held IN Parkers
burg, November !, 1876. Much important
business 10 the order will be transacted. q:
well as a full election of State officers. An
effort is being made 10 secure reduced rates t.
delegates on the L. 20 Railrosd, and it il
hoped will succeed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
Notice.

V,HE Board ofDirectors OF the Bank Of Chsrlcs-
town have declared dividend Of four per
cent for past six months. PAYABLE on and after the
10th instant. &. 4. PORTEhFlELD,
October Il, ls16.-St Cashier.
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Threshing by Steam.
TO FARMERS.
Have Your Wheat Threshed

7 AN prepared to Thrrsh Wheat upon The mo-,
reasonable terms. I have on excellent Thre,h.
er-one that does its work well-quiet!y ,ad
without waste. will give my personal ,uperri.
sion t. the operating Of my machine, and sv ~.
perience is some guarantee that its work shall b.
complete-ths, the grain will BE- gotten oui care.
fully and speedily.
Farmers needing nv services will please make
their wants known st m esrly moment he
working of my machine Is not ltel, 60 b. Iuf.
passed by any Other 10 use Ia the Comfy.
GEORGE ". MOCK.
July lb lST6-tI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14

Bishop Kahn.
Flat Denial that He Made Political
speech.
PaIlApELPHIA, Oct. 9th.

Editors Register:
have isst seen a Saturdays Register, con-
tanning reference to the iatelhgencr's attack
upon me. The story that made any politl-
cal speech. or any allusion to politics IN any
public speech, is a false fabrication. 1t was
started by an obscure paper in Parkersburg
but the editor retracted the lie the next eve
n,ng VIII Campbell be honorable enough
to do the same thing JuHY j KAN.
Bishop IF IIheeliRJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
RANK STATEMENT

EPORT Of the condition Of The First National
IL Bank of Jefferson az Charesiown. State o
West Virginia, at the close OF business Oct.
a. 1876:
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READY CLOTHING

for Gentlemen. Youths. Boys and Children, ~
Foreign and Domestic Cas-imeres is too well
know to need comment. Suffice il n say. Ready
Made Clothing was never known 10 be az low in
price "a substantial in make. or az perfect in ft
as at present. and the proprietor Of the Twin
Fronts Justly prides himself upon his department,
guaranteeing satisfaction to all who patronizc
bis establishment. Our
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14

!, Samuel Howell. Cashier Of the above named
Bank. do snlemnlv swear that the above statement
is true 10 the best Of nv knowledge and belief.
SAMUEL HOWELL. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn t1beiore me. this 9TH day
Of Oct. 1876. ". SIMMONS.
Notary Public
Correct Attest.
EDWARD TgAaNEY,
w. L. Wilson.
October IL. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
Terms Cash.

COOK. Office. Chamber, Dining Room ard fh'
I Ior stores-all kinds and al sizes, cheaper
than ever. Call and see them. for sale By
Oct. 7. 1876. DUKE GALLAHEE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-14
New EStablishincn,
WOODWORK
AND
BLAChSM ITIUEG

N i. R0HR, having for number Of ,s,..
~. been engaged az the Machine SAor. ~
Messrs. Weiriek e Weller. has concluded n a.
rate independently OF that trim, and has ass .,,'4
with him his son. J. Marshall Rohr, for H.. NM.
pose of conducting the business Of the
NANUFArFURE AND REPAIR
of Wagons. Drills: Plow.. and Farming Inpls.
ments generally. The Sunish Plnw will b. . a.
cialty with this firm. Every description of 49,,
10 our department. will be executed promptly ,sS
with an expectation ~ rendering entire ssii.,c'
ton. Charges will be moderate.
Shop neas Toll Gate in Charlestown.
ID. f. B0HR soy.
Drills for Repair ought 60 be sent to the ,lor
early. that the necessary parts that can ohls b,
obtained abroad may b. secured in good tine.
j. Z. X. SON.
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NOTION DEPARTMENT
CARPETS A SPECIALITY,

We offer Moquettes, Tapestry. BRUSSELS Three
Ply, Ingram, List. Rag and Stair Carpets. at IN
usually low prices Also. Table, Floor Stair
Oil Cloths Rugs Hassocks, etc Window Shades
in Linen with Fixtures. The reputation Of our
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