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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-30
naiIp Atuntbtt Sournal
AUG a STA,
Friday Morning, March 30, 1877.
South Carolina.

The decision of the President in relation
to the dispute over the government oil
South Carolina must soon be made. Inc
DISPATCHES in relation TO the matter sent
from Washington are as conflicting as were
the reports of war movements from the
Capital in the time of the rebellion. One
correspondent says that the troops are GER
tain TO be removed in few days and
Hampton recognized as Governor, while
another is confident that the claims OF
Chamberlain and the republicans will be
maintained. A correspondent Of the New
York Times writing on the 9th says;
TOO much stress cannot be laid upon the
fact that The President expresses, to-day,
a firm determination not in any way TO
surrender the rights of Southern republi-
cans to White League Unions, or cut-throat
rifle clubs. 1t may be that Gen. Hamp-
tons self-asserting and arrogant letter has
done something to bring him to this deter
mination, but ii is no doubt due principally
to the stand taken by Hamptons friends
and agents in Washington. Mr.. Hayes
came TO the Presidency very favorably dis
posed toward the democrats Of the South,
and particularly toward Gen. Hampton but
there is reason to believe that within the
past week or ten days his feelings in this
direction have undergone a considerable
change. He has made every effort in his
power to concilate the friends of both
Nichols and Hampton. He has gone out of
his way to lind some means to help them
out of their real or imagined difficulties.
In doing this he has invoked the censure
and adverse criticism of a portion of his own
party, and in every case the men whom he
was trying to aid have met his advances
with an almost insolent assertion of what
they were pleased to call their rights, and
demand that he should at once and with.
out further thought or consideration re-
cognize the rebel governors, admit the va
lidity Of all their claims, and surrender
the republicans Of both South Carolina and
Louisiana to The tender mercies of the men
who were responsible for Hamburg, Ellen
ton, Baton Rouge. and Coushatta. This
President Hayes very naturally refuses
TO do. He is willing to give the Southern
democrats fair hearing and to have their
case decided upon its merits, but he is not
willing to ignore or forget the claims of
the men who are, at least equally with
Hampton and Nichols, entitled to consid-
Grafton at his hand"
The action of the President will soon
end conjecture and doubt. 1t is plain
that opinions differ widely as to what will
be the upshot OF this business, and that
somebody is going to be seriously disap-
pointed. We are unable to find anything
in the acts or speech of the President thus
far that indicates the abandonment OF
Chamberlain and the recognition of
Hampton. The Hamptonites in our opin-
ion misunderstood the President and de
lude themselves.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

fI'HE Joint Standing Committee on Accounts will
l meet at the office of CITY Treasurer, on the
Thursday preceding the first Saturday of each
month, at O'Clock Z. NJ TO examine all bill which
may be presented against the city, and make up
the monthly koll oil Accounts, as provided by city
ordnance All persons having Just claims against
Treasupr. All bills 70 left on or before Wednes
day preceding the first Saturday in each month
will be audited for the Roll of Accounts, made up
on the following day; all left or presented after
that time will be laid aside for the next Roll of
Account. Tnis RUE viii be rigidly enforced, and
all persons having ace cunts against the city will
govern themselves accordingly. All persons pre-
senting claims against the city, must be prepared
to verify the same by oath or affirmation, il re-
CURED by any member of the Committee Ms pro
vided by chap. IA of the public laws of 1917
20. vICKERY, Joint stIndlnR
ERASTUS HASKELL,
LENDALL TITLOMB, ; Comt.,ttee
w. H. BROOKS,
j. ii. CHANDLER, On Accounts.
Augusta, March 20, 1877. ttf
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The Letter.

The following is the Mstthews-Foster letter
concerning which so much has been said:
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb p, 1877.
MISUNDERSTANDING to the conversation had
with you yesterday, in which Governor Hayes
policv as to the status of certain southern States
was discussed, we desire to say that we can assure
you in the strongest possible manner, of our great
desire to have him adopt such policy AS will give
to the people of the States of South Carolina and
Louisiana the right to conduct their own affairs
in their own own way, subject only to the Consti-
tuition Of the United States and the laws made IN
pursuance thereof and to say further that from an
acquaintance with and knowledge of Governor
Hayes and Lis views, we have the most complete
confidence that such will be the policy Of his adj
minstration.
Respectfully
STANLEY MATTHEWS,
CHARLES Fo2ER,
To Hon. John b. Gordon and John Y. Brown.
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Special Notices.
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to the REV. JOSEPH t. INMAN, Station d, Bible
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LETTER From BOSTON,.

To Hon. John b. Gordon and John Y. BrO'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Base Ball.

EiIior Press uad Banner:
We will give YOU Il bit of information
in the l,asc Ball line.
The Hasscola Club, of Due West, has
inst won the ribbon yer the Lone Star
of WarrcntOn in two closely contested
Games. The first galuo took place on the
Grounds of the latter club, and was very
exciting I'D to tho close of the game.
The bows are whole SOulcd fellows and NJ
noon. they had such Il nice dinner Tor
every body and so much of it and were
so Kind about it, that there was great
danger ut one time Of u boys being UNI
able to plav. Iut we did manage to play
them that evening, and after a deal OF
hard fighting, the game was declared IN
favor of the IlaSScola Club. But inc
battle was not ovcr-thC Lone Star DC
tcrlninrd to give us a more olS1ina;c
fight than ever. SO on Friday %th,
Scptcmbcr we met them OH II ground
and fought 4 tightly contested game.
At different intervals in the game there
was only the difference of II or two
scores. Perhaps so many pretty girls
excited some Of the opposite nine.
which was il misfortune. At The close
of the game the score was declared i'll
favor of the IIaSscnla Club, by to IL.
Our boys consider that Hasscola
which name means rising sun has rose
right brightly. for i'll the first two
weeks OF her existence she has been sue
ccSStul in two obstinate games. Ilcy
esteem these two victories 4 little more
highly from tho fact that three or four
excellent players from the Resolutes OF
YOUR place, gave valiant assistance.
We hope 0 to meet some OF the
other clubs Of the country and would be
pleased to sec the club from your town
whom we will try and give a warm well
come in two senses Of the word. Il.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
General john Is. Gordon.

1t was 10 idle compliment that was
paid by Governor Hampton, when he
was speaking TO the citizens Of Atlanta
last week, in estimating tho popularity of
Gen. J0nn Il. GOrdan in South Carolina
as scarcely cGualfcl. Certainly, there is
no man outside the State who is regarded
with such irrvent admiration within Il
borders. at Il time when the outlook
was gloomy and uncertain, General Cor
don came to our assistance, and remained
true and stcadfast in his devotion to our
interests. Through all that trying period
last winter, night and day, the manly eff
forts otthe gallant Georgian were directed
to q practical establishment of the State
government chosen by the people, and
when his duties took him to Washington,
these efforts ceased not until the final ac-
compliShmcnt of our hopes. 1t was with
the utmost pleasure that VIC learn, from
intelligent sources, that the reelection OF
General Gordon to the United States Sem
ate may be regarded beyond the POSSIBLE
ity of Il doubt. Although the election
does not take place until tho winter of
1878, the discussion Of the matter has al
ready taken shape, and there are asp:-
rants for his position, whose friends
would dctract from The eminent service
and vainly seek to disparagc the unsnl-
lied record Of Gordon. Neither can be
done, if the people of Georgia arc true to
themselves, and arc willing to accord the
lust need of honor to exalted merit and
faithful observance Of duty. Senator
Gordon has claims upon the people of
South Carolina, and it is with sincere re-
get that VIC find even the slightest oppo-
sition to his clcction.-RcgiStc1'.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
A Correction.

Last week we stated that Israel Bowie
the Sexton of Trinity church had been
married the night before II paper was is
sued. As evidence of the popularity of the
Press ant Banner, the item was Il great
success, for Mr.. Bowie was engaged all
next day in explaining that it was Il mis-
take. This he did about a hundred and
fifty times according to his account, and
by his w eXcrtionS and those of the
people he had told. he finally succeeded
in satisfying the towns people that he
was not married. According to request
We correct the statement, but there Is
some fire underneath all the smoke,
and the right honorable sexton will be
married next month-that is, he expects
10 be. Our statement therefore must be
taken as made "now, for then'-or nnnc
pro tunc, as the lawyers have it. Coming
events usually east their shadows before,
80 it is said, and this event had much Of
substance in it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Due West Items.

Nh. Henry McGhcc is anxious for an
other Sociablr.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ellis is seeking new fields OF
! conquest. His old Laurcls are fading.
Or. Williams has attentions ut littl'
River church. lie is 4 Presbyterian, hui
he sings out Of Il Baptist hymn book.
1t is Il false report about Captain james
Pratt having Il new buggy.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ellis is contemplating teach
ing Il whistling school.
Mr.. Luther Pratt has the inside track.
Mr.. 4. II. Mctihcc, is about to have Il
rival.
When Il gentlemen smokes in the pres
cncc of ladies, he should sit on The Ice
ward side.
Mrs. Tino Callahan is quite i'll.
Captain james Pratt is anxious 10 find
out the name Of the lady with whom he
has business. lIo runs that scNcdrit
now.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ellis called for his lady love
last Sunday, but George WAS :! little toe
slow. He was just i'll time to sec Il rival
bear off the prize.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
The Press and Banner.
Wednesday. Oct. 8, 1877.
Reliable,

We direct attention to the fact that tho
Mcssrs. White Brothers havo just rccciv-
ed IN immense stock of goods for the
Fall and Winter trade, and tibet they are
now roady t. supply customers with ev-
erv needed want at the lowest living
rates. Their business has increased so
much that they have bought the adioin-
ing elegant and commodious store lately
owned by Miller Il Robertson, and have
filled it with groceries exclusively,
while their old stand on the corner OF
Whites Block is overlooking with the
choicest dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes,
hats, and a thousand and II other arti-
clcs for the comfort and adornment OF
the human form divine. At this store
the young ladies' will find Messrs. Amos
Morse, Joel Wicr, and +. NJ. Osborne
the most agreeable OF statesmen. Mr..
John White, who has so faithfully min
istercd to the want of Il people for hall
a century will be ever ready to wait on
the farmer and furnish him with the sub
stantials of life on the best of terms.
while the Mcssrs. White Brothers Will
themselves serve you all i'll any way,
whether in receiving old dues, or III sell
ing good bargains for cash.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03

CAPTAIN w. Il. WHITE is with r. w.
Davis where he say goods are cheaper
than he has ever known them, before or
since the war, and will be glad to see his
Abbcville friends.
WI learn that the Pomona Grange of
Gbbeville county, meets on I'd Wcdncs-
day-l0th October, at I o'clock p. M,
with Liddell Grange, No. 80.
we have nothing from Granger Sam
this issue. We learn he has CONC to the
city by the SEA. We may expect some
thing new next week from our comfy
friend.
r. r. HEMPHILL, ESQ.,, spent Sunday
and Monday at home. He anne to see a
sick daughter. He gives interesting ac-
counts of the workings of his committee.
THE exclamation of all the ladies when
fhey look at white Brothers beautiful
Hamburg trimmings, js-How can they
make them so cheap!
MEssRs. W. G.. MCGOWAN aAd r.. 2.
G'othran, went off to the University OF
Virginia last Thursday.
Mr.. KEEsHAw not having gone away,
tiicre will he scrvtcc this evening ut .
O'Clock ut Trinity
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
A New Broom Sweeps Clean, and a
New Store is the Place to get
C:rcot Bargains.

Every man likes to know where he
can get the best goods and the most of
them for the least money, and for this
reason the readers of the Press and B0n-
ncr will thank us for directing them to
the new and elegant brick store of Mes
srs. james IL. Morgan IL Brother, on
Buncomb Street, G~rccnville, whose stock
comprises u general assortment of the
best and cheapest goods between the
mountains and the sea-. 1t will be re-
membered that these gentlemen had
what then seemed to be the misfortune of
losing by fire, during the past summer.
ill Of their old stock of goods. But the
sequel shows that It was a blessing i'll dis
guise. \ large and beautiful brick store
has been built on the old site; and these
gentlemen are now opening attractive
goods in such profusion rs will dazzle the
bcholder ut their number and their beau
tv. while their c%hcapnesS is the wonder
and admiration of all the buyers who
have called for bargains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
The Great Attraction

Mr.. Thomas W. Davis, Of G~rccnvillc
is one Of the most cnterpriSing men t
be found in the State. and he has II o
the largest and most select stocks o
goods to be found this side of the Blue
Ridge. He has wagon loads of money
and buys all the cotton that is offered t.
him, regardless of price. He has EN-
ployed Capt, w. II. White, of II town
in his store, where every -Abbcville man
moy he sure of q hearty welcome, and
good bargain in every needed article.
Full lines of dry goods and groceries ART
always OIL hand, while an army of clerks
stand ready to wait OIL customers. Mr.
Davis makes i specially of shoes. In tho
rear of his store is Il fine wagon yard,
which is free to all. Remember to m
4uire for Davis, when you go to Green
willie.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03

WAsnISGToH. September H.-JudgCI
Lucius {. Northrop has been appointed
United States district attorney for South
Carolina, vice Stone, resigned.
Mr.. stephens arrived last night in un-
usually good health.
Mr.. Stephens, accompanied by Gen.
Young called on the President to-day,
and urged upon him the appointm cnt OF
Herscllel V. Johnson for the vacant scat
on tho Supreme bench: Mr.. Stephens
presented the claims of the South TO seat
on the bench, and spoke very strongly To
the effect that the appointment Of Mr..
Johnson would meet the views of the
ncople OF that section. The President
was a polite listener, but his speech in
dictated nothing in regard to his intcn-
lions. MI. stephens will lcavei for New
York tomorrow, but will return for the
opening of the extra session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Rifle ComNanicS.

One of the most attractive features o,
our approaching Fair will b" the compel
tive drill by the several Rifle Compa-
MES of the County.
These spirited organizations, to the
number of four or five, have already en-
tered the lists and there will probably be
Others. Their conduct in this bellall
pvinces the true esprit dc corps Sc
necessary to such organizations; anC
apart from the laudablc pride which tho
successful company will enjoy in wear,
ing their vol earned laurelS there vii
be awarded Il substantial premium o
81 as a melnento OF their skill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Iron Foundry.

Mcssrs. Redmond, Mcdonald e Co..
Iron Founders, of ~Greenrillc, present
their card this week. and solicit a share of
vuur orders for whatever castings YOU
may need. These gentlemen are good
mechanics, and when W e were at their
shops last week they were doing some
excellent work on Il beautiful iron front
for one of. the elegant new brick stores
now in process of erection at Grcenyille.
Read their advertisement, and give this
firm a job. They are Scotchmen YOU
know we claim kin with all the Scotch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


AI.SroS HoUsE.-Jarob Belsinger, Pl,ila,
J l. Kennedy, LowndeSyiilc; J i.
Todd, W LIiaddon, Due West: a q Baskin =,
WiSeman, Bold Branch: J CChiles, Midway;
CLinlk, J J. Link, Linkvillc; Miss Victoria
Novel;, Miss Sadie Novel;, is Reid, Charles
ton; y n Erwin, Antreyille; irwin CIHeklsy,
Jones, City; F. a Mars, New York; y 7 Sn>-
sard, Miss Kate Small, Floral Hill; Ell WILL
son, Fort Pickcns.
CENTRAL HoTEL.-Saml J Stern, J i DIVA
r FREEMAN, Baltimore; w p Jones, Jno X
Ellis, i Reese, J w Thompson, Charles NJ
phcifrr, Atlanta; w \ benson, NJ G Mash
burn, Augusta; " II II Lane, Thos F Faicy,
New York: W II Culp, COLL Black, Charles
bin; w n Rcliord, II S Harrison. Richmond;
Samuel S.radlcy, ~Grccnville; j W Crawford,
Pendlrton;J y Cochran, + GraTdon, Hodges
] Fl Thomas, Monterey; DIR } W Widcmnn,
Bold l.rcncll: W 4 Hunter, White Hall; Dr. X
S BcckhaIn, Lowndcsvillc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
There's Life IN the Old Land Vet.

There's Life III the Old Land Yet.
We arc pleased to that Mes
srs. Henry III. Norwood and A. W.. Jones
have formed a partnership in the mercan-
tile business at this place, and will soon
open all entire new stock OF goods in the
store or Washington street once occrl-
pied by Trowbridge Il Co. These young
gentlemen have merit and possess the
elements Of success, and we welcome
them into the mercantile world assworthy
of public favor. Mr.. Norwood will start
for the Northern markets on Friday and
will lay in excellent stock Of groceries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
It's no Fault of Ours.

The number Of Abbeville men who
have gotten great bargains of Mr.. q. II.
Willis's in ~Greenville, is beyond colnpu-
tation with our limited knowledge OF
figures. There is a good bargain for You
ut this store. If you don't call for it, its
your own fault we have informed you OF
the fact, where you can get goods for 4
song; we can do no more. We can lead
ahorse to water, but we can't make lnm
drink we can tell you where to get good
bargains, but we can make anybody
buy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
The Due West Colleges

We are glad to'hear a good report from
both the Colleges at Due West. Every
room in the Female College has been
taken, and the attendance at tho male
College is large. Good boarding can be
obtained in the best families in town for
as many other young Ladies' rs may apply.
The boys, of course, can also DC ACCOM-
modated,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Committees on Premiums Mt tho ABB
bcyillc Fair.


llCiu CIopSs
VIM. Wilson-ClaSs superintendent.
Or. J. r., baskin, Al. Furguson,
b. Ii. IlcrndUn, l.. Cox.
James %Pratt-CIass superintendent.
chairman. Capt. John Lyon,
Jas. S. Wilson, John +: Drownlcc,
Asbcrry Latiricr, Z. V. mmon
Saddle and Harness Horses.
John r.. Lyon, \. !. Hamlin,
chairman. J.. NJ: Gndboid.
John \. Dcvlin. JAS. n. Dcndy,
l.. L. Hill.
Mules and Jacks.
P. II. lIradlcy-Class Superintendent.
S..W. Cochran, John II. Chilcs,
j.. b. Kay, q. 7. Jackson.
Cattle, Sheep and Swine.
T. III. W~idcman-Class superintendent.
4. Is. G. Lindsay, John 7. Parks,
John T.. Bradley.
Poultry.
W. ]. Smith-Class superintendent.
C. G. LAW Chairman. !; Y : FSx S5"S''
Manufactures in Wood, Tin and Iron.
John Knox-Class Superintendent.
;rh F.; G: I 3airs, +; !. & coT S,,!o''
~ j. W. Robertson.
]. P. Young-Class superintendent.
JAMES McCasiin, &. ~ Madison,
Thompson Oliver, i: Roche,
s.. F. Gilbert.
Domestic Manufactures, and Tailor
A. Z. WardIaw-Cla Superintendent.
K. 4. McCaslln, $. \: Brazcalc,
Robt. Pratt, A.. NJ. Erwin,
Patch, Crochet, and Needle Work.
4. ". Aikcn-Class Superintendent.
Mrs. J. e. Maxwell, Miss Minnie Lo'nhX'
Chairman. Miss J. G.. Guerurd,
Mrs. II. r. ilcmphill Miss Fannie Bradley,
Mrs. j. W. Widcman.
NJ. +. Dcl}ruhl, Secretary.
Wax, Hair and Shell.
Mrs. George White, Miss Ellen Lesley,
Chairman. MIissCaric Zimmerman
Mrs. J. NJ. Godhold, Miss Alice BaSkin,
Miss Mollic Litrs, Miss Anna Calhoun,
q. 7. Calhoun, Secretary.
Painting.
Mrs Eliza Brooks, Miss Lizzie p. Cothran
Chairman. Miss Jnlia ZsIg'e''
MIN. ~. u. NJtllN, no lIilt NV
Miss Mary LipscOnb,
+. 6. Graydon, Secretary.
Household Department a.
+. A. Connrr-Class Superintendent.
Mrs. w. II. Parker, Miss Annie Law,
Chairman. Miss Fannie lttcS,
Mrs. \. Pc. Lindsay, Miss GGorsln Mliier'
Mrs A. Z Geo. Ety. Z. 'praa.e M,'S s a:1sa ity"'''
ssED
PRESERVES, &c. &C.
Mrs. y. Wyatt Aiken. Mrs. r. 4. Woodward,
Mrs.J. Marion ialtilncrMiss Eliza Iai!inun,
Mrs. VT. Nrtnrl,, Miss Ida Allen,
Earnest Gary, Secretary.
ss3'' 2
PICKLES.
Mrs. 7. 4. Bowie. Mrs. G.. NJ. Jordan,
Chairman. Miss Ellen P,trkcr,
Mrs. F. +. Gary, Miss Ivy Perrin,
Mrs. i. ID. Kay, Miss jamie Cliilcs,
II. &. Scuddy, Secretary.
s.C''
Mrs. F., Noble. Mrs. W. T. Mcdonald,
Chairman. Miss Lila NORWOOD,
Mrs. II. r. Sluun, Mis- Maggie linskil,
Mrs. Il. Gilbert, Miss Annie Nlller,
:. G.. Cnson, secretary.
Wines and Apples.
VIM. Hood. i. W. Barnwcll,
chairman. !: n. Pope,
DIR. W. l.. AndcrSU,, W. McGec.
Military Contest.
W. 2. Cothrnn, r. ]. Robertson,
Chairman. DR.. II. $. Iecliham.
b. r. Reynolds, IN. king,
John Cochran. ltcT. Johh herSna",
DIR. =. III. AdamS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
ssSecurc The Shadow ere the Sub
stance TradcS.'

Everybody should now get a picture.
Mr.. Wheeler is one of the finest artists i'll
the country and he is prepared to furnish
splendid pictures ut short notice. All
the young ladies should secure THEN
.'likcncSs'' now, and the young gents
should get their uglincss described on
! plstr hoard at once.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-10-03
Pay for Your Medicines.

DR.. w. T. Penney wants his money,
and he should have it. When his debtors
Were sick lie furnished them medicines
without stint and kept them from going
~prcmaturely to the "bad mans house."
Debtors should pay for their medicines.