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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18
The National Crisis.

New YoRK, Jan. 6.-The Posts
Washington correspondent says, re-
lative to what course acting Vice.
President Ferry will pursue on the
second Wednesday of February in
regard to counting the electoral
votes, the following may be regard
cd as semi official, although not au-
thorized by Mr.. Ferry or published
with his knowledge:
# the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives agree as to the course to
be pursued, Mr.. Ferry will act atrict>
ly in accordance with such agree
ment, be it what it may. If no
agreement is reached by the second
Wednesday in February, Mr.. Ferry
will proceed to open and count the
votes of all the States excepting
those from Oregon, Louisiana, South
Carolina and Florida. The ques-
tion of counting the votes from the
four named States will be submitted
to the two Houses. If they agree
that the Republican or Democratic
certificate from one or all the States
shall be counted or rejected, Mr..
Ferry will abide by such decision
and act in accordance Herewith in
counting or rejecting the certificates.
If by the Sd of March the concur
rent action of the Senate and House
is not had in regard to tho four
States, Mr.. Ferry will then proceed
to count the votes of said States and
to declare the result. Mr.. Ferry
will not attempt to exercise judicial
power, or to decide which are proper
certificates from the States of Oregon,
Louisiana, Florida and South Caro-
lima, unless the Senate and House
fail to agree, but in this event he
will proceed to act III accordance
with the Constitution as he intor-
prets it.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

Tho following is the appointments
by tho Methodist Conference for the
Groenvil.o District:
GnEENvILLE DISTRICT, o. A. DAR~
BY, Z. E.-Groonville station, A. Coke
Smith.
Grconville circuit, A. w. jackson,
J. A. Wood.
Reidvillo circuit, J. r. Mccain, J.
F. Mozingo.
Fork Shoals circuit, j. Fingor.
Williamson station, S. Landor.
Brushy Crook circuit, J. J. Work.
man.
Anderson station, Fl. r. Crietzberg.
Anderson circuit and mission, Alb
nor Erwin.
Sandy Springs circuit, J. Attaway.
Pickons circuit, A. w. Walker.
Pickons circuit and mission, e. NJ
Merritt.
Walhalla and Sonooa City circuits
J. J. Neville.
Oconoo mission, N. p. Meadors.
Westminster circuit and mission, q.
d. Mann.
Shallow Ford circuit, II. 2. Phillips.
Pondloton, s. B. Jonos.
Fastidious Michiganders now eau
livery stables "hOrse hotels
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18
South Carolina.

How can Chamberlain hold on to
the office Of Governor in opposition
to the Taxpayers, and respectable
people all over the State, defeated at
the polls and counted in by fraud,
and inaugurated by an illegal Legis
lature9 OF course he could not re-
main a single hour in the Office but
for a body-guard of Federal soldiers
which President Grant keeps around
him. He cannot remain thus long.
Deprived of all authority by the de>
cision of the Supreme Court, as he
will be, and utterly derided by the
people, what can he do2 lie can
appeal to President. Grant, and what
will he do9 If he proceeds further
to bolster the illegal government he
encounters the decisions OF the courts
and the public verdict in many forms,
and stands forth boldly as the usurp-
or still defying law and right, and
treading into dust every principle OF
liberty and self government. II 1t
would be, we'll for this issue to be sets;
tied. Grant does not rest soundly
upon this South Carolina business.
1t is worse than the murder of o
man. It is the murder of q whole
State. How to 'trammel up the
consequences" that's the matter at
the White House.-Richmond Dis
patch.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

The Rev. Dr.. Tyng, Jr., recently
told his congregation that, if the
ladies of his church would give up
their three button gloves and wear
one-button gloves instead, enough
money would be saved to support an
orphan house, wheroupon, some Of
the ladies suggested to their rector
the possibility of saving out of the
cigar money of the male members
of the church, from the rector down,
enough to carry on one or two asy-
lums. They suggest also that three
button gloves do not make dirt or
an unsavory color, and that they
have no deleterious effect OH the
nerves of the ladies who wear them;
while, on the othor hand, tho breth-
rem would be cleaner, sweeter and
healthier, if they would quit the Use
of tobacco, and give to the cause of
the orphans the money they now ex-
pend on this carnal qualification
But the brethren cannot sec it through
the smoky clouds exhaled from their
incinerated Havanas.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

PRESIDENT GRANTS BLUNDER.-
His suggestion that illiterates and
foreigners who have not learned the
American language should bo dis
franchised for the future may or may
not be reasonable one, but it is
certainly most inconsistent as COM
ing from the chief of party which
insisted on the Acknowledgement of the
negro. The lowest and most ignor-
ant cmigrants are far botter fitted
for political privileges than any but
very few exceptional negroes, and
those who would be disfranchised by
the requisition of knowledge of the
language of the country would be not
the lowest but the highest class of
emigrants; not the Irish peasantry,
but the educated, sensible, sober and
reasonable emigants from Germany
and Scandinavia-with the excep-
ton of q certain proportion of Eng-
lish and Scotch settlers the very best
of the foreign clements which Europe
constantly contributes to the popu-
lation of the United States.-London
Standard.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

The leading Republican organ of
Florida says of the late recount by
the Returning Board, that cit Mar
cellus L. Stearns was defeated in the
late contest, then the electoral vote
rightfully belongs to Tilden, and
Juggling will deceive nobody and
safety no one who is worth satisfy
ing" With faith in the honesty of
Governor Hayes it says he cannot
afford to receive al Office won by
such means.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

On the 18th the old Barnwell house
at Laurel BAY, on the Port Royal
Island, was totally DESTROYED by fire.
1t was large brick building, front
ing on Broad River, in one of the
most beautiful localities on the sea
islands. 1t was once the residence
of Hon. William Barnwell, and is
said to have been built by Lord Oarl.
ton nearly two hundred years ago
Tho plantation was sold in 1868 at
United States direct tax sale, and
the house has since been used as
school house and dwelling of the
teacher. The avenue of live oaks
which leads to the house has long
been famous for its beauty, the trees
having been planted with regularity.
for halt mile on each side of the
road. Their branches, covered with
gray moss, overlap, making dense
shade on the brightest summer day
The immense frame of the Barnwell
house OH the next plantation on the
river was burned several years ago.
Tho live oaks on the latter place
were equally famous tor their im~
mense size and beauty.-Columbia
Register.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

"CoNTEMpT.--At the moeting of the
Court of Chestor, on the 8th, Judge
Mackey, after the customary charge
to the grand jury, stated that if any
official OF the county read in court a
commission signed by D. H. Cham
berlain, dated after tho 14th OF De-
cember, when Wade Hampton was
inaugurated as the lawful Governor of
the State, such official would bo placed
in the common Jail Of the county for
contempt of court.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

JUDGE MAoKEY AND THE Ex-Gov-
ERNoR.-lt is reported that Judge
Mackey has addressed o letter to ex-
Gov ernor Chamberlain, warning him
to withdraw from the contest, and
threatening to publish certain docn-
ments i'll the ovent OF his refusal to
do 30, which will entitle him to lodg.
ings with Superintendent Parmele.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18
Governor Hampton's Letter.

VVVoSuOE nampCOnB Letter.
Democratic newspapers, in both
the North and the South have taken
Governor Hampton to task for
writing to Governor Hayes. Why
should he not write to Governor
Hayes, and to President Grant to
boot, if, by so doing, he can advance
the cause of the people of the State :
The South Carolina Democracy,
represented by Governor Hampton,
are not hewers of wood or drawers
of water for any political party
They are in affliation with the Ma
tional Democratic party, because they
look to that party for the restoration
of the supremacy of Law, and for
poace and unity throughout the land.
They are not ofice-seekers. They
are not currying favor with Govern
or Tilden Or Governor Hayes. Their
paramount object, in every political
movement, is good government at
home. This was the key note of the
last political canvass in South Carroll.
ma. We believe Honest Homo Rule
to be, to-day, the aim, hope and de-
sire of every true Democrat in the
State. They who feel differently, if
there are any who do, should have
made their sentiment known during
the canvass, when it was proclaimed
at every cross road in South Carolina
that what we sought was, the re-
demption of the State! Governor
Hampton stands now where he stood
then. For South Carolina he made
the fight, and for South Carolina he
fights to-day. What he SAID in his
letter to Governor Hayes was wise
and just. South Carolina does want
peace. Beyond that Governor
Hampton does not 60. The people
of South Carolina do "condemn any
solution of the existing political prob.
lens that involves the exhibition of
armed force Or that moves through
any other channel than the prescribed
form OF the Constitution, or the peace
ful agencies OF law" When the
National Republicans shall try arms
cd force at Washington, and shall
seek to override the law, the South
Carolina Democracy, with the Con-
stitution at their back, will 60 as far
in support of the Constitutional Pres
ident as any Northern or Western
Democrat will. We know what war
is, aud we don't talk about it, threaten
it, or invite it. When the time comes
for South Carolina to place her bat
talions In the field, under the "Old
Flag" she will do her duty; but we
pray that it may never be in interne-
cine strife. Meantime, as we said at
first, the character of the Home
Government is more important TO lie
than the complexion of the National
Government.
We see that one newspaper, q
small one, charges Governor Hamp-
ton with being willing "to sell out his
party and coadjutors, throughout the
country, for the success of his party
in his own State" A Southern man
should blush to write such words OF
Hampton. The very negroes in
South Carolina would not make such
charge as this. The heaviest blows
usually come from those who call
themselves Cur friends s!-Charleston
News and Courier.
The leading Republican organ of
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

Mr.. Gladstone uses postal cards.
No matter what the subject upon
which a correspondent writes him,
tho ex-Premier sends a few lines
upon a halfopenny card, which, a
few days afterward, duly appears in
the newspapers.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 9.-The
third resolution of the Democratic
Convention reads:
That, while in the conviction that
Samuel j. Tilden and Thomas A.
Hendricks have recsived not only q
large majority of the popular vote,
but majority of the electoral vote,
and are, therefore, elected President
and Vice-President, we yet declare
that any decision made by the Sen.
ate and House of Representatives
will be cheertully acquiesced in by
the whole; and that any attempt to
inaugurate President simply upon
the proclamation of the President of
the Senate will be an act of usurpa-
ton that will be resisted by the poo
pie to the last extremity, even should
that extremity be an appeal to arms.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18
The Ransom Tax.

Ihe Seal OF South Carolina has
this motto, "Animis Opibusque Pa
rati," which may be freely rendered;
] Ready with heart and hand. The
sentiment embodies the whole duty
of good citizen, who is not only to
love and respect his State, but is
also to contribute to her support OF
his substance. In politics, as in re-
ligion, any one can cry, Lord! Lordl
but in the one case, as in the other,
the true man is he who testifies by
deeds, and not by words only, to the
good cause. When the barons of
England extorted from all unwilling
King the great charter of their lib
critics, which lies even now at the
basis of our own South Carolina law,
they made it portion of the chart
or that in the new form of govern
ment thus established they would do
their part by contributing to it's sup
port; and SO, when the fathers Of this
republic announced it's political in
dependence of Great Britain, they
pledged to the support of that de-
claration "our lives, our fortunes,
and our sacred honor"
In each case it was we'll unders
stood that those who desire a good
government must not contine their
appreciation of it's principles to a
simple heartfelt wish. They must be
anilnis opibusquo parati-ready with
heart and hand-and ready they
were in either era to an oxtent which
showed the depth and intensity of
their purpose. In Magma Charta
we read that the King says at the
end of the articles which were there
after 10 be the basis of England lib
erty; "And for this our gift and
grant of these liberties, the arch
bishops, bishops, abbots, priors, earls,
barons, knights, frccholders and the
fifteenth part of all their movables;"
that is, between six and seven per
cent. of their entiro personal prop
erty, arms, horses, cattle, plate, illu~
minated manuscripts, vestments, etc.,
ETC., all classes freely bestowing of
a,
ment Of England from governmental
usurpation and oppression.
1t might further be recounted how
in other times faithful observance
of the motto of this State has marked
successful struggles in behalf Of good
government, but it is needless to
multiply examples. 1t is not our
purpose to urge the citizens of this
State to pay promptly that portion
of taxes which Governor Hampton,
by the instructions of the House of
Representatives, has called for, be-
cause in the old phrase, "It needs
not to spur the willing steed." The
people Of South Carolina will sup"
port the government of their choice
without pressing. If it live, it lives
for them; if it die of inauition, the
shame is theirs; but it will not die.
The money now requested while
called tax, is, in reality, subscrip
ton fund to hold Hampton up and
put Chamberlain down. 1t is South
Cardinals liberation money, and
whore is that man who will not pay
for the ransom of his State? Let
every one pay what Governor Hampe
ton asks, and call it Carolina'e ram
som tax.-JQurnal of Commerce.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. January 9.-The
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

Affairs in Columbia remain un-
changed, and will likoly remain so
until the boss "bull-dozer' goes out of
the White House,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

BULLY FOR NEwBERRY.-A corres-
pondcnt writing from Newberry to
the Groenvillo says: "Our Hampton
Treasurer, Mr.. u. B. Whites, opened
his books on tho 11th, instant, at l1:30
q. M, and when he closed at p. M,
he had received two thousand and
sixty-two dollars and twenty cents.
This amount, which he collected this
morning, will be remittod to day to
Governor Hampton. Everybody is
responding to tho call-both white
and colorcd. There was an incident
that happened in tho Treasuror's Of,
tico yesterday worth recording. An
old colored man seventy odd years
old, came into the Office, and said that
he did not own O CENTS worth Of
property in the world, and had not
paid any Tax in four or five years, but
he camo to give one dollar to tho sup
port of tho Hampton Government.
That was noblo and patriotic, and
woll worthy tho imitation of othcrs.
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The Duty OF MEssR5. HAYES AND
WnEELER.-The withdrawal Of MIR.
Hayes and Mr.. Wheeler from con.
hict in which they must perceive that
victory would be dishonor is scarce>
ly, perhaps, to be hoped for, but at
least it may be said that two public
men coming at the same timo to a
generous and straightforward resolu,
ton have it in their power to break
through tho cobwebs of technicali-
ties and trickery. Their country, we
are sure, would not forget 80 noble a
service. The Presidential election,
whatever the formal result, showed
popular majority Of some 100000
votes for the Democratic ticket, and
the withdrawal of the Republican
candidates would only give effect to
the will Of the people. 1t would be
for the advantage even of the Re-,
publican party itself, which under
a new Republican administration
would irretrievably 60 to piecee, but
which in opposition may hope speed
lily to renew it's strength. The rati-
fication Of Republican policy by a
Democratic Government would be
no unimportant gain, and it is certain
that Mr.. TiIden will be as little able
or willing to disturb the constitu-
tional amendments Of the Conserva-
tive Administration as the last three
years was disposed to reverse tho
legislation of Mr.. Gladstone's Gov
ernment.-Lpndon Times.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

In union there is strength.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-01-18

Fastidions Michiganders no" can
livery stables "horse hotels"
Arizona citizen., 1877-09-08
Telegraphic Rates.

Under the consolidation of the West ern Union and Atlantic and Pacific Companies, it was expected that the rates would be increased President Orton of the W. |, is reported, Sep tember l, as saving: Under the new tariff, our first step will be the exten- sion of the 9 cent rate in the territory of the Mississippi river, from twenty five miles, as heretofore, to 100 miles on an air line from each station This will be a reduction in very many in- stances, but It will thoroughly estab- fish local telegraph communication through all thickly settled regions, and will tend to increase business largely From many stations the reduction will be ,, 10 or 15 cents on ten words. Then we propose to fix $1 for ten words as al maximum rate between all stations east of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. By the rates between numerous stations in Iowa and Mis- Ouri, and others in New England and the Allan tic Coast States, will be reduced tO Sl ,, while a considerable number of rates between stations in tLe Southern and several of the Northern and Eastern States will be reduced 9 and 50 cents respectively. From New York, Phila- delphIa and Baltimore, the rates 10 Cincinnati and Chicago are to be 40 cents; from New York to Washington, Albany and Boston, the competitive rate, 9 cents. is to be unchanged. Lo- cal rates throughout NeH York and New England are tO remain pretty near ly as they are, except that a fev will be advanced , cents and lar num- Der reduced from 30 10 9 cents. To St. Louis the rate will be 90 cents; 10. Omaha, 75 cents; to New Orleans, S1. The rate to San Francisco (S2) will nol be changed.
Arizona citizen., 1877-09-08
Destructive Storms.

CLEVELAND, August 31.-The sever est rain-storm ever known here passed over the city this forenoon, accOmpa- nied by lightning, wind and rain. Sev- eral roofs were blown of, and trees broken and uprooted.
 JEFFERSON BARRACKS, August 31.- A storm of wind and rain at St. Lotus Arsenal this afternoon did considera ble damage to public store-houses, de- siroyed a large portion of the beauti- ul ornamental trees upon the parade ground. took roofs and porches off the northern side of the barracks, carrying them over the buildings southward and halfway across the parade ground 5; blew down a large number of trees Tn the soldiers quarters, and left a general air of ruin and desolation in what was previously the prettiest locality in the vicinity of St Louis.
Arizona citizen., 1877-09-08

Col. JAMES NJ. BARNEY and party men, toned in THE CITIZEN last week, len for home lYuma) by stage last Saturday, af ter a visit Of a few days in Tucson. In conversation with Col Barney, we learn ed that the Silver King mIne at that date did not owe one dollar, and that it's Te- duction works w ere to be Immediately in- creased. He also regards il as the most wonderful vein Of silver on the American continent, and says the developments have favorably surpr sed its owners both in extent and richness. He is also con- vInced that the future of mining products in Arizona, will surprise the country al large and most Of our own people. This conviction does not arise alone from the Knowledge he has Of the silver King, but from a more than common knowledge Of mining development and leading inter- ests throughout the Territory. Located as he is at Yuma, through which nearly all freighls and treasure to and from Arizo- ma pass, and are mostly consigned 10 his house for reshipment and forwarding, his
 
 volume Of trade, are superior. Each year more firmly rivets him 10 Arizona. An intimate acquaintance with dozen years of the past O, the Territory, also enables him 10 form most intelligent conclusions as to the future. He is and intends 10 be devoted exclusively 10 mining and trade, and makes these his special studies. and he is firmly Of opinion that the next twelve months will witness an unexpect- ed degree Of prosperity. We believe be is of opinion that in this time the railway will be far advanced eastward from Yu- ma. such advance will necessarily make some changes in the channels O. bus- ness and will make new bases Of opera tons. We regard the business views Of. such man as of public value. His repu- tation as shrewd, upright and successful business man. Is No. | with nearly if moi every business man in Arizona. Having become so largely interested in successful mining, his operations will exert much influence for good both in and out Of the Territory.
Arizona citizen., 1877-09-08

MR. GEORGE COOLER, of the Gem Saloon, has new flag staf on his corner, in place of the old one which was blown down in the great storm of lust July. The new one is quite an attraction from it's height and slender proportions, and is an ornament to the street. George probably didn't In- tend any such thing, but the staff Is a standing eonundrum as to it's height and perpeudicularity. It is quite impossible for two men 10 pass by the way without one asking the other how high he should say that staff Is, or whether it stands per pendicularly. The slenderness Of the pole makes it look taller than it really Is, and there isn't an upright on line along the street but what has been sighted from, to see if the staff is perpendicular Opinion on these two points Is varied and numer- ous. Bets have naturally arisen thereon and numerous drinks have been lost and won. Hard feeling between individuals has even been caused in the disputes. Dr. Meyer says he can't come 10 hIs door with out finding several men posted behind the supports Of his awning taking sights on Georges flag staT Alex. Wilkins has found men way in the small hours Of the night leaning up against his barber pole, trying to solve how many flag stafs ther- were and whether they were all straight or crooked. In the language Of the man on the feast grounds, So It's bound 10 come either odd or even, gentlemen, ,''-st-aight or inclined and only one height can that pole have. says George; so make your bets and say what you'll take.