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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
The Radical Majority not Difficult to
Overcome.

We are glad to have confirmation
of what III correspondents from Alb
beville have said of the thorough
movement of the Democracy in that
county. Mr.. DAVIS, of the NeWs and
Courier, writes that all along the line
of the Greenville and Columbia Rail-
road the Democratic party is organi-
zing for the conflict. In Abbeville
the Democracy is fully aroused and
organized. Over 1000 names are en-
rolled on the county roster, and the
machinery complete. Young men
are coming forward to take n promi-
nent stand. Colonel Cothran, the
County Chairman, announced, in a
speech a few days since at Ninety-Six,
that the colored majority was not ono
half as large as has been generally es-
timated. In township, where it
was thought the Radical majority was
over 200, the actual count gave only
sc, and General MCGOWAN received
$50 colored votes in this township last
year for Congress. This last statement
Fis an interesting one. 1t goes to con
firm the view we have already main
tanned as to the Radical majority i'll
the State. 1t is a great deal less than
has been ostentatiously proclaimed by
the Radicals and meekly accepted by
the neutrals as law and gospel. There
is no 80, 600 majority. Governor Orr's
estimate Of 5000 is nearer the truth.
If the people Of South Carolina, with
with 90 much at stake and with such
means and opportunities of influence,
cannot overcome that, then they are
not the people they claim to be. One
real good, live man, thoroughly in
earnest, moved by conviction, unam-
bilious of office. merging self in pa
triotic effort, and devoted to this work,
could effect the necessary change.
Instead of one we should have thou
sands working up this line. The
good work should 60 forward without
delay. Columbia Register.
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TildeA's Letter Of Acceptance.

Gov. Tilden has at last written his
long-looked for letter, in which he
formally accepts the nomination OF
the Democratic Convention, and All
nounces the political principles of his
party. The letter presents a mastery
review of the political situation-the
causes of the national distress and
their remedy-the effect of misrule ut
the South, and the mode of relief; and
points out the only true road to reform
to resumption. to public economy, to
official retrenchment and to wise fl
nanciering. The letters Il statesman
like document, and will give Il new
impetus to the Democratic canvass,
The Hon. Tllos. A. Hendricks has
published q formal letter of acceptance
of the nomination for the Vice Presi-
dency, and makes a clear exposition
and policy of the Democratic
party. ''''
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The Democratic County Convention
of Clarendon met in Manning on
Saturday last. Ex-Governor John L.:
Manning, Capt. VIM. R.. Coskrey and
Mr.. William D. McFadden were elect
ed delegates to the State Convention,
aud instructed TO advocate no nomina-
ton for State officers until after the
meeting Of the Republican State Con-
vention. They were further instruct
ed, by O unanimous vote, In case the
convention should make nominations,
to cast their ballots for George w.
Williams, Of Charleston, for Cover
nor.
The new Cotton Factory at Atlanta,
Ca, which Is nearly completed and
ready for operation, will be one Of the
largest in the world. It will contain
q 500 spindles and 500 looms, and
when in full operation will give
employment to over five hundred OPP
eraiives. Despite the fact that In the
Northern manufacturing districts
many of the cotton mills are at a
stand-stilI, it ia noticeable that the
Southern factories are working on full
time, whilst new factories are spring.
ing up.
1t is reported that Governor Tilden
is engaged to be married to an accom-.
plished and beautiful lady, q native
of Kentucky, at present residing In
Alabama, and that they will probably
fulfil their engagements before the
ides of November have come and
gone. This will probably put q
damper on the Rev. Mr.. Pearson's
boys hopes of the hundred thousand
doller draft from that quarter.
CAVALRY TO THE FRONTAL the
cavalry now on duty in Southern
Kansas, Texas and the Indian Terri.
tory have been ordered to join Gener-
al Terry or General Cook, and will
leave for their destination at once.
The Kcrsha,v Gazette says all the
whites are Straight-out. It says, also:
"We understand from q. prominent
Republican that q straight-out black
ticket for county offices, In this coun.
ty, is not at all improbable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
Committed for Murder.

Francis McGann, sometimes called
'TinI") was committed to Jail OH last
Saturday. charged with the murder of
Joseph Crews. The prisoner was ar
rested in the upper portion of. this
County.
The strange conduct of the consta-
BILE having the prisoner in charge,
and others accompanying the same,
has given rise to an apprehension
that there is some trick in the matter.
In the first place the prisoner was per-
mitted to escape" He ran OFT, after
arriving at this point, about half a
mile, stopped and pretended to hide in
the grass and weeds on the river near
this village. He started to return,
when he was met by one of the party
who had previously had him in GUS
.tody-and brought back to the Jail
door. The the party halted and sent
for the ~jailer. The prisoner WAS per
mitted to 60 where he desired witIce:
a guard. At length the whole party
went to the house of the widow of the
murdered man, and there remained
for sometime. Subsequently the wild
ow, sent for an officer and McGann
was finally taken 10 Jail and locked
up.
We learn that McGann has confess
ed TO the crime, and says that he was
paid $500 to commit the deed. We
learn, also, that the prisoner gave the
names of two men who, he says hired
| him to commit the murder. One of
the men lives in this village, but We do
not feel at liberty to give the name
here, though it is freely talked of on
the street. There is All apparent mis-
terry about the whole matter.
McGann, it seems, belongs to that
category known as "hard cases." it
not desperate characters. He wac ar
raigned before Justice Annisansel, in
December last, for attempting to rape a
little white girl, which hellish attempt
was only prevented from being car
| ried into execution by the timely in
reference of some person near al
hand. He was let off on that occasion
with the usual penalty-''the cost of
the court" The Charge Of rape was
withdrawn, in this instance, and the
accused was tried for assault and bat
terry" He was sentenced for Hfenty
days in Jail, but got off by paying
about $40. Another warrant was is
sued for him subsequently, and he fled
the Observation-Disclosures Her.
utd.
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a CHHOMO WITH EVERY PLATE.

It it has been the custom OF certain
Trojans who have business in Albany
several days in a week to stop at the
Delevan House and dine-at the free
lunch counter. One man, a United
States officer, has been dining In that
way for some time. He became no.
.ticcuble to the bartender from his
hearty appetite and frequent visits.
Yesterday he appeared at the lunch
counter and dcyoured two Plates OF
catables and called for another. The
bar tender reached under the bar and
found q cigar box, on the inside Of the
cover Of which was o picture such as
generally appear on boxes Of fine
brands Of cigars. He broke off the
cover and handing it to the Trojan,
Said: Here, there's a chrome given
with each plate" Exit Trojan. Troy
Press,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
ENGLISH WANTS.

We find MGR advertised for who are
we'll up in frying fish and peeling po-
tatocs; Who are accustomed to mind
bakcI.potato cans; who are pie
makers, used to pie and eel; who are
oomlt makers, used to steam pans;
who are accustomed to open oysters;
who are vegetable cooks. Accom-
'anying these are men used to corks;
who can get up clubs; who have a
thorough knowledge Of dressing !;
Tho are dollymcn, or experienced in
washing by 'hand-punch; who can
push the sale OF handmade Glasgow
biscuits, or have NO objection to push
ing that reader article of propulsion
D truck who can rub down and fiat;
who aroused to the round knife, or to
the grcund-oH saw; who cal do a
round; who can stuff well; who are
mixers; feed ers; used to boiling
room; to curcaSe-wOrk; to hammer
and shovel; and who can kill. Some
men, be it known fusther, are clickcrs,
some ;are webbers, some arc rough
stuff ceGttcrs, some are lasters, some
are taste filters, children's pump men,
t1owelrrs, military lheelers, leath er
strap binders, stabbers, and finishers.
Some are scw-roNnd hands, some are
operators ION ssole-sewers, some are
needlc-and-thread hands; some, again
ure cleaners-up. Each member Of
this last group belongs to tho boot
and shoe trade, the divisions being
further seetioned OFF. in a by-way sort
OF manner, into inishers on wo-
mems, faishers on light women's,
tlnishers ,.on children's, fnishers on
light chsldren's, and-a little more
bravcly--fnishers on mems. Remark"
ing upon the said divisions and sub
divisions, it must be said that they
are undoubtedly very odd. Turning
the inquiry, for the present, on this
q pivot, is the term boot-maker a
delusion! Can one man no more
makeae. pair OF boots, than another
Gun make the symbolic pin? 1t would
appear. so. Boots have-nay, a soli-
tary J boot has-to be clicked, to be
rough-cut, to be lasted, to be riveted,
to .abe wWebbed, to be paste-attcd,
lowered, military-hecled, sewn round,
bound at the strap, stabbed, finished,
cleaned up, to say nothing OF chosen,
tried on, fitted, sold; and a small bat
taliun,rof. men would be required for
1t. No!blame to the British workman
for qtaailinG, single-handed. o
the undertaking, and rejecting It'll
AH He I&r Round.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
An Unfortunate Difficulty.

We regret to announce that a diff
Guilty occurred on last Friday between
two school boys, about eighteen years
old, near Hollands Store, in which
Frank Crow struck Joseph O'Brian a
dangerous blow upon the head with a
rock. They had quarreled over u
game of marbles. The wound is a
dangerous one, The last accounts
from him were unfavorable, and Crow
has gone to Georgia. We regret this
unfortunate occurrence, u both these
young men are sons of respectable
widow ladies, and have been neigh
bors and friends of each other. The
difficulty was a school-boy quarrel,
and there was doubtless no intention
to intlict 60 severe a wound. 1t is to
he hoped that O'Brian will speedily
recover from his injuries, and that
this misfortune will serve as a WARM
ing to others not to let their passions
get so much the mastery over their
Judgments Amdcrson Mte0igencer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
A LONG-LIVED fAMlL1.

THE Concord IN. H. Monitor says:
&c. W. Moore received an application
for q policy on the life Of a man in
Lancaster, o few days ego, which fur
,lished the following remarkable re-
cord Of longevity on both sides Of his
ancestors: Grandparents-On fathers
side: Grandfather, ITO years; grand
mother, 95 years. On mothers side
.Grandfather, 100; grandmother, 90
years. His mother IS living, aged los
years, and the father died at 1Os years.
He has eight brolhcrs, and sisters liv.
Ing, OF the following ages: 10, 6S. Gs.
"a, 81, 60, So, and As years respectively.
Five children died in infancy
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09
CHARLESTON DEMOCRACY.

Address of the Executive Committee.
The Charleston Executive Commit
tee of the Democratic party have issu-
ed q well-tined address in which they
deprecate any action by the August
convention in the way Of now deter
mining the policy of the State, and
recommend the election of delegates
convention until after the meeting OF
is supposed that with new lights before
them they may better form the plan
of the campaign, determine their pol
icy, and select their standnad-bearers.
The address clearly points out the
difficulty now of coming to a satisfac-
tory conclusion, and of making Il pro-
per choice between opposing plans.
We are in no better situation now Tor
determining the policy of the State,
than at the meeting of the May C0n-
v%ention, and us that Convention after
due d%eliberation formed the wise con-
cIusion to delay action until the pro-
gress of events should determine the
line of policy to be adopted, and as
the popular verdict has endorsed thai
view, it seems improper now under
the SAM circumstances to preclpltale
action.
Should the Convention now deter
mine to act in the matter OF nOmllla-
tons, there is but one course open to
it, and that, the adoption of q staight-
out policy, which in the present con-
dition of public sentiment in the
State, is calculated to disturb the har-
mony Of the party, by forcing 4 pre-
mature decision, between conflicting
views and %imprcssing the whole party
with the opinions of one of its wings
merely. There is no occasion for a
platform and policy this early, when
ilumberless contingencies may arise
which may modify and control the
course to be adopted. What we need
now is organization. and the exercise
of party discipline, so that when the
time comes, we may unhesitatingly
accept and zealously support what
ever policy may lie adopted by our
leaders to secure the largest measure
of success. He only is q true Demo-
VINO is willing to sacrifice person.
al preferences to the good of the party,
and who has fully learned that first
lesson of the soldier obedience.
1t is too late to instruct our delegates
now, but we are assured from their
character and intelligence that they
will well weigh the situation before
their aid at this early day to
fix a policy, which the light of after
events may show to have been hastily
adopted. Should the III sentiments
control the August convention, that
prevailed in that of May, we may
a speedy adjournment, and
a re-assembling Of the Convention,
when the action of the Republican
shall clearly point out the
line of u duty in the premises.
There is nothing to be lost but every
thing to be gained by delay.
Since writing the above we are
pleased to see the passage of a resoln-
zion in our County club, advising that
the call of the Convention be post
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09

Scott-Siddons parts her hair like q
strong-mipded man on one side.
The next day after her appearance
the girls in one Of the high schools of
this vicinity appeared ut school, hair
ala Siddons At the next session of
the school the young men appeared
with their hair parted in the middle.
So fine o sarcasm naturally caused a
decline in the Siddons style.-Leuis-
ton Journal.
: The roads in some parts OF Germany
are lined along the entire distance
with rows Of poplars, OF Of apple trees,
the branches OF which latter bend be-
meath the weight Of the fruit. A fine
OF three shillipgs is the penalty for
plucking the fruit, consequently it is
permitted to ripen, and the owners or
the community reap the benefit OF
their foresight in planting shade
trees at once beautiful and profit
able.
A sriend is a person with whom ]
may be sincere. ] am arrived at last
in the presence Of a man so real and
equal that may drop even those un-
dermost garments of assimilation,
courtesy, and second thought, which
men never put off. and may deal with
him with ;she simplicity and whole
ness with which one chemical atom
meets another.- Emerson.
There is q Chinese .priest in Pekin
WHO'S well nigh crazy to convert the
heather Of America to the true Asia
tic religion Of Buddha. Every time
the Emperor takes On airing, this be-
neyolent Buddhite throws himself
fiat before his majesty and shouts !:
1.-THE heather, sire, the heather in
America. send me over to convert
their soulsr" The imperial body
guards in vain ttryt to bottle up his zeal,
and he has become 2 tolerated curiosi-
,ty in the streets.
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adicu to earth and to all the SORROWS
and trials of this troublesome world.
May we not with propriety adopt the
Language of David upon the fall OF
Abner and say, "Know We not that
there is O p%rincerand a great man fallen
this daym Israel" Therefore be 1t
Resolrcd,il i. Thatwhilst we mourn with deep;
est sympathy, the loss OF our former Pastor md
constant friend, wefbow in meek SUBMISSION
to the will OF Him who doeth all things Well...
2. That in the death OF DR.. Hemphill sthe
whole Church and her institution OF learning
have lost their ablest and most qeVotcd adVo'
cate. u.
). That a page in our Church book be dedlcat'
ed to lis memory,
4. That q copy OF this preambie anu resoiu'
tions be sent to his bereaved family, >,
S. That these proceedings be published In
the Abbeville MEDIUM, Abberille Press ana
, Banner, and 4. Il. Presbyterian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-08-09

The State of South Carolina,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
Probate cbu~t-.C stationJor Lettersef A.dni"isf'n
By THOS. B. MILFORD, Esquire,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Peter Mcclellan has
made suit to me, to grant him Letters
of Administration Of the Estate and
effects of Miss Mary McKellar, late Of
Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and I'D:
monish all aud singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Miss Mary
Mcclellan, that they be and appear,
before me, in the Court of Probate, to
be held at Abbeville G. H., on Thurs.
day, the 18th day of July, after publ
cation hereof, at II o'clock in the fore.
noon, to show cause, If any they have
why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
first day Of July, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-six and in the II hundredth
year Of American Independence.
Published on the 9TH day Of July,
1879, in the Press and Banner, and
on the Court House door for the. time
required by law. -
Judge Of Probate.
July5, 1876, ct
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w. A. Alexander a prominent mer.
chant, of Anderson, is dead. -
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Democratic Meeting.

ABDEv1LLE, S. c., Aug. 9TH, 1876
The Abbeville Central Democratic Club
was called to order by the President,
Col. J. S. Cothran. In the absence of
MI. w. H. Parker, Secretary, Caused
by sickness,) Mr.. T. P. Quarles, was
requested to act as Secretary Of this
meeting, who proceeded to call the roll.
Delegates were then requested to
report their nominations for the several
offices, after which assistant secretaries,
Messrs. l.. w. Perrin, M. P. DeBruhl,
S. G. Cason, j. Y. Jones and T. P. Goth
ran proceeded to make out lists of can
didates for the use of all the clubs.
Resolutions from the Ninety.Six and
Greenwood clubs were referred to appro-
pirate committees.
1t was resolved that in the opinion of
the democracy of Abbeville- the 10Th Of
August inst, is too early for the meeting
of the State Convention, and they request
the State Executive Committee to recall
the order for the meeting at that time.
Resolution in reference to finance &C.,
was referred to the Presidents of the
different clubs.
Alter some discussion in reference to
the withdrawal of candidates, the Chair
ruled and was sustained by the meeting,
that it wa the privilege of any candi-
date to withdraw his name. The fol-
lowing were chosen as delegates to the
State Convention
Col. j. S. Cothran, DR.. J. G.. Max
we'll, DR.. j. A. Robinson, w. K. Brad
ley, Col. D. w. Aiken, F. A. Conner.
Alternatcs, r. R. H%emphill, j. W. Per-
rim, VIM. Hood, j. N. King, w. A.
Lee, ". D. Mars.
The majority rule was adopted as the
mode Of electing candidates for Office.
The reports of the various clubs on
their recommendations for nominees
were received, from which it will be
seen that the following gentlemen will
be voted for ut the Primary Elections
to fill the offices as indicated below:
For Solicitor.
James s Cothran.
For Senate.
J C Maxwell, Samuel MCGOWAN,
J n Young, Thos Thomson.
For the House Of Representatives.
DIV Aiken, w d Mars,
j H Morrah, Jas L Pressly,
J A Robertson, J w Marshall,
r r Hemphill, Ed Cowan,
H H Harper, Il Harris,
+ A Conner, J e Jennings,
w A Lee, II Jones,
w X Bradley, PHI Bradley,
n l.. Moore, Hood.
James Bruce, John F Calhoun.
For School Commissioner.
] G DuPre, W Thomas,
John A Weir, A A Traylor,
David Crawford J NJ White,
J e Hemphill, S ] Hester.
For Clerk Of Court.
w NJ McCaslan, J w Jennings,
II = Quarles, w Is Acker,
J W Lesly, J w Hammond,
NJ q Zeigler, Vim NJ Wakefield,
J w Trowbridge.
For Probate Judge.
J F Lyon, w Perrin,
w H Parker, n Cochran,
VIM Fill, M o Tolman,
J B Holloway,
For County Commissioners.
IT M Jay, G II Jackson,
G NJ Mattison, S Gilbert,
G NJ Miller, J P Young,
r Jones, A L McCaslan,
w i Cothran, J L Bradley,
S f Grayden, JM Newly,
A b Wardlaw, G Corlcy,
J NJ Carwile, Robert HaddOn,
r. A McCaslan, NJ O McCaslan,
Ed Cowan, 3 w Cobb,
J G Chiles.
For Sheriff.
J Jones, r S Beckham,
r ) nnbinson, J NJ Gambrell,
" l. Miller, Jas. Pratt,
G Chiles.
For Coroner.
A T. McCaslan, John Harmon,
S w Cochran, d w Dowtin,
J A Wier, ] a Reid,
] Z Reagen, + Cox,
S B McClinton.
Or motion, the President appointed
Saturday, 18th instant. at 10 o'clock q.
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Or motion, the President appointed
Saturday, 10Th instant, at 10 o'clock a.
NJ, for all clubs to hold their primary
elections, and report to a meeting Of this
club on the Monday following, 2lst
instant. The delegates to the State
Convention to represent this county in
the Congressional and Judicial nomi.
mating convention.
Meeting adjourned to meet on 2lst
instant. T. p. QUARLEs,
Sec'y, pro tenn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-10-24
E.nl E.tale rran.l-,rs.

AC. C.-a, 90 May G.. B5-a.,y, stand
U-,.rr., ,ilsEe; r :. E.c--'t,o-
, r--xN. H-eSc,, tagm 10 Canton; G..
J. .r..D. p. l.oy. lend IN uel-
,s. q K.tc.v. e's. II w H'-a-c,
.-a. 10 Newt, =. b E-,>,. ,o Cnas.
C. E....l msa1.W .-ud iu Isr:ord ;
@ 3 C-.cs,,ttc =. L S,ealrs, aud 10
Pans. /. j.. Baird 10 j. T.. B.rrts. land
d. B..,.; u Proctor TO Aaoe'Ie Proctor.
81 srd oartiag, IN Waterford; Geo
n saw 10 Mary b Cannon, : acres
l,,t 10 BlcA6s.d, J.. Z. Stone to Ean;ce
r,ur.oa. land IN Otiold, ;. &. Andrews
gc Gardner. s,ard in BacSheld village
,,na,. Cros, TO Wm. A. llerTick, farm
d, N,rNay; II Swi.. 20 K. 81. Whitman,
,v5 pa.ce.s OF land 10 Greenwood.
W n GREENE. ReS'r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-10-24

The semi-4nuual meeting 81 Oxford
Cc5.,rence was be \, Rgmtord. pct-
- sad i Rev. Calvin Chapman was
.sosen Moderator. Sermon by H.g. ID.
Garland. 1orn The text. in Titus III -
nsi Ct. work ct the Holy >Piut upon
Ae soul Subject iOr discussion, 1t,
Have 20, oar churches need 10 be
rocsed on the suffice, VI their dePen nd
slcs upon the Holy Spirit for their exist
s5ce p" "a. Does not The low state q
yC,y in or churches Indicate that the
divine Spirit has been 80 sighted and
iueyeL As to depart from U.s. Rsvs.
F,Ar,oa and Warren and brother Nalen
-l- participated.
E,euins-Dr. Warren presented the
-ase 60 A. B. c. +. NJ Rsvs Benedict
an I.annalord continued the discussion
Observation-Disclosures OF Bible upon
tsa,sc,rr. Sunday school aud kindred
splcs We!e discussed by. brothers p
rtct Poor S.rtsOn, Sewall, ID BROW n,
ly2-oly and De- Warren. Conference
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Pearson Of Andover.
-ya be text iu Rlmars Nip sud G
$ -s,, jesus the oijsc, OF the ChIls-
ian, supreme affection Admioisira-
a-a OF Lords supper. Rev Mr. Pearson
srd H4nnslord Cot the NJ J canreh)
OF .a,-d.
Ia., closed pleasant and pr"h'aol-
l,,.rs st,r am-udiuE be- c"us itut'o'.
,1 ..-; fLv $, u.:-iouU2. meeting MI tr
--t Sc To.-tt, aod Wetr-, iaY aii''
ID second VI uda, ia s-p,e'u ',r. and
'T..oiug ,h~ 7rr1si meeting ~ ) '";r
Pals io JoUc. .o7s. StamE.