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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-04-18
The Municipality of Edgeicld under
Thorough Democratic Control.

Our annual Municipal election came of
on Monday last, and resulted in tho cleo
ton of the following officers: %1ntcndant,
ID. r. Durisoe; War,lens, NJ. Lcbc-
schults, Jackson Covar, w. Is. Penn and
George Simpkins. The last named is a
coIored MAXWELL known among us
and always a Democrat. The negroes, or
Radical party ran no ticket. Nor was
Simpkins on the original Democratic
ticket. His colored friends, however,
scratched tho original ticket sufficiently
to bring him in as Il member of Council.
Nor is any one dissatisfied with the re-
suit. He is a good man and will do his
duty. Indeed the whole body is good
decidedly good. And everybody is de-
lighted. And the old town o E1getield
is under wise Democratic rule. III fact
Edgefield-town and county-is redeem
cd, disonthrallcd, born ancw.-EayGietd
advertiser.
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The Press ASsOCiatiOn.

The Charleston NCwS dnd Courier
has 4 we'll written and q good temper
cd article on the subject of the Press
Association. We endorse all that pa
per says. 1t would he q great pleasure
to us to meet the publishers whose
paper we real every day or every
week. There are many editors in this
State that We have not met, Gnt whose
acquaintance We should be glad to
make. Sometimes u petty ~jealousies
or diSlike> prevent us from doing
that which we know to be to our
advantage and pleasure and we doubt
not that this spirit has prevented q
larger attendance at former meetings.
Several years ago we urged the form
alton Of thSs association, and with. 9TH
ers made two or three trips TO Columbia
to see our brethren, but were always
disappointed in meeting many OF
them. On one occasion We remember
to have gave when nobody attended
except the Abbeville delegation. This
lukeWarlnnesS then was doubtless
because the right men were not nomi-
mated or elected to Office in associa-
ton, and the editor of the Nctrs and
Courier as well rs others who how
compare the association refused to
join.
We are fully convinced that the
meeting of the association will always
be attended with pleasure and profit.
We love to meet any and every editor
Of the State, and we know of none
whom We would sooner meet than
those who run the Charleston Ncw,
and Courier.
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They orkGoes Bravely On.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE PELLI.
CAN STATE.
Louisiana Almost Redeemed.

kilograms to the Register:
NEW ORLEANS April l5
Late yesterday afternoon an official
proposition was submitted to tine Men
oils government. but the Legislature
having adjourned, a causus was called to
meet during the evening. At the Senate
rial causus It was decided decided almost
Immediately to accept the proposition.
The House caucus, after approving the
proposition, by a large majority, a num-,
Der of members being absent, concluded
it could be ratified by a full House..
It is generally believed that Packard's
assent had been privately obtained to the
arrangement before it was inaugurated In
its present form.
All Of the commissioners appear to be
thoroughly relieved from anxiety and to
feel that they have accomplished their
work. 1t is supposed that before yielding
Packard will issue a proclamation, and
from the present prospects all will be
concluded before Wednesday. 1t is I'M
derstood that the proposition embraces a
plan by which the Legislature can be or
ganized on the basis Of the County Com
missioners' returns. This plan would
give Nichols advantatage---a majority in
both Houses.
NEW ApTil 1O.
The commissioners remain for some
days for a final adjustment, which now
seems probable.
NEW YORK, April 16.
The HeralGs New Orleans special says
the opposition in the Democratic causus
to the compromise is smoothed over.
Governor Warmoth is only waiting for
the plan to assume acceptance by tho
Nichols Lepislature. REGARDLESS of Pack
ards wishes. Packard still insists upon
recognition by the President of himself
or Nichols, intimating that this will
place the President and the commission
on the record before the people.
The IIibune's special says the contro-
versy is practically settled, but two or
three days will be required to arrange
details. The compromise Is that the Leg
islature will be organized upon prima fa-
Gle rights to seats, disregarding the ac-
tions of Wells, Anderson q Co. This
theoretically leaves the gubernatorial
question opeu, but practically inaugura-
ting nichols. The despach says the
Nichols Legislature. to-day (Monday)
passed a resolution giving effect to the
programme Of settlement, and will also
pass resolutions covering the following.
points; Confidence in and support OF
President Hayes, guarantee to accept the
thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the constitution, the full
est protection of the colored people in all
the rights and privileges Of person and
property, equal educational advantages,
amnesty for past political offences, Sc
that peace and order may prevail, and an
union Of all in restoring national pros
perity to the State.
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WANTED.-Thc =. 0. address of eve

WANTED.-The p. O. address of every
person who has an old "~Florence,'' or
any other kind of old sewing machine
(no matter how old or poor.) TO such we
will mail, free, avery liberal proposition,
to exchange for our new late improved
"Florence." Read the advertisement of
the Florence Oil Stoves in another col
ulnn of this paper. Write for circulars,
Address
Florence Sewing Machidc Co., Chicago.
March I, 1877. st.
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Whereas. Ex-Governor Daniel II.
Chamberlain has acted in Il manner
unbecoming i gentleman, a citizen
and a soldier. and whereas his con-
duet merits his expulsion from the
Abbeville Rifles, Of which ~organiza-
ton he is an honorary member, there
fore he it
Resolved l. That the name Of the
said d. II. Chamberlain be erased
from our role.
9. That a copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted to him, and that the
county papers be asked to publish
Them.
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Card.

I have returned homo not to stir up
sectional or race strife, but to do what /
can for the best interest Of my people.
The campaign is over. Gen. Hampton
is Governor. He has made fair promises.
He is a good man and I believe will full
fill them. I advise all my colored
friends to support him and endeavor to
make his administration a success.
l called to see Governor Hampton in
Columbia and he told US we would not be
interfered with on account Of our poll.
tics in any part of the State. The colored
people will never regret that General
Hampton is Governor. Let us BIO a uni
ted and happy people:
w. H. HEARD,
April 16, 1877.
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To THE DEMOCRATS OF NBBE-
VILE CoUNTY.-The Central Demo-
cratic club of Abbeville county, will
meet in the Court House at II Il. M,
on Monday, the 9TH day Of May, PROF.
imo, Sale Day. The township clubs
are requested to send up full delega-
lions as matters of interest will be
considered and determined.
J. :. COTHRAN,
President Central Club.
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\ MEETING Of the democratic club
OF the Calhoun's township will be
held at Calhoun's Mills 2Sth instant
ut 10 o'clock a.. NJ. All white male
citizens from IS years old and up
wards belonging to said township are
earnestly requested to attend as there
is business Of great Importance to
transact.
WILLIAM WILSON,,
President
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TnRMs-Twc Dollars a year, inadNancc
or 1.-TWO Dollars and Fifty Gents, If pay
mcnt is delayed. .
ACCOMPLISHMENTS will he inserted ri
the rate of One Dollar per inch Tor inc
firSt insertion and Fifty Gems for e'rll
subsequent insertion. ~
Greatly reduced rates will be given TO
those who advertise by the quarter or ny
the wear.
All obituary notices, triI.u;"S"r respect,
and other matter Of Il personal or private
n,turr will l." charged for ut the Usual
advertising rates.
Nutl:in" which may hc written III NAL
ice shall appear i'll t!,vsc columns at any
price.
Our Job Department
j, we'll supplied with mat"r!al for !"h
Work, and our a>Sortlurn; Of new .loh
tvn" i Is GOOD rs can be found III any
country office. The Proprietor Is Il prar-
teal printer aud will give his personal
attention to thiS class Of work. Oar
work compares tavorah'y with the Mne
cl ,sS Of work executed anywhere. and is
always pntat the lowest living rates.
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A wild turkey gobler' was in market
last week weighing thirteen pounds.
He sold for 81 so.
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speak of now.
@. What did the others ask your pro-
lection tor?---A. They had difficulty
with people in the town, and they seemed
to think that they were not safe in town,
so they came and remained in camp.
@. How many white men and how
many colored men?---A. The only white
men that remained any length of time
were the two Guf1ins. =.
q. Those persons who came to your
camp were all republicans, were they not?
"a. 1 understood SO.
Q. Did they say whether they were
apprchcnsive Of violence?---A. Yes, sir;
they said they were afraid to remain !; at
least, they were afraid to go home. They
lived some distance from the courthouse.
@. What was the ground of the appli-
cation for troops to 60 to Bordeaux GA.
So far as | remember now, three negroes
came to me and said they were afraid
that they would not be allowed to vote
there unless there were troops there, and
that there was 40 poll near enough for
them to vote where there were troops
without coming to the courthouse.
@. Did you see men armed or having
pistols at any time during the election
day?---A. Not that I remember.
q. Did you prior to the clectiOn?---A.
I did, in the town.
G. Were they white mcn?---A. Yes,
sir.
Q. Was it during a political meeting?
"A. During a political meeting ; the
democratic meeting that I spoke of.
@. Were there numbers of men who
had pistols or other arms PA. There
were no other arms except pistols. I
don't know how many of them had pis-
tolls, but I saw some have them.
@. Were they displayed publicly PA
They were worn openly, as a general
thing; but sometimes under their coats.
@. Are the colored people in that
ncighborhood, as a general thing, easily
frightened by displays of force? Are
they a timid people PA. 1 think they
arc, as a general thing.
@. In view Of what you saw and
heard, and know, as to tho condition of
things at that place, state whether the re-
publicans generally were somewhat
alarmed and afraid to engage actively in
politics PA. That is rather a Difficult
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
LEON FURNISS' LAST SHOT.

An investigation was made yesterday by Coroner
woItman Into the circumstances OF the suicide Of
Leon Furnss, at his residence Carmansvle on Fri.
Of yesterday. From the testimony of pcrsons who
frcndshipor relationship, 1t was learned that he was
the youngest son OF william L. Furniss, u wealthy
real estate owner in the vicinity of Bloomingdale.
Mss thirty eight years old and had
been married Tor some years past, but
unfortunately was addicted the habit of immod-
crate drink pg at times to suffer from delirum trc-
mons II is supposed that 1t was during such
tack that he shot himself When Mr. Furniss, Sr.,
died, he left Leon, by his WILL an income OF $1,000
year. which he spent freely, entertaining his friends
lavishy, by whom he was looked upon a boon COM
panion and good fellow His passion Tor strong drink
however affected him that he frequently quarrelled
with his vile, who Withdrew from and sought
refuge with her own family about three weeks ago.
Mr. Furniss had number Of fast horses and tra ed
dogs, and was generally known as sporting man.
After his wife left him he became melancholy, and
several times threatened To shoot himself, but on
Friday last he was unusually cheerful During that
day the only visitor at his house was a Mr. Cooper.
who had been invited TO stay all night About md
night Mr.. Cooper startled oy nearing report of
pistol from Mr. Furniss room. Starting up to as
certain. the cause lie saw Mr. Furaiss staggcr
from his room to the hallway, where he lell
bleeding from wound IN his left breast. A
large revolver was found lying the root OF tho bay
window, whore he had thrown it, the window being
open A theory was suggested that the shooting was
accidental, ard rs explained IN this wise Mr. Furni
had one especially valuable dog which some persons
had several times threatened to STEAL 1t suggested
that he might have heard the supposed thieves enter
ing mis- yard ana in throwing the window the pistol
was discharged prcmaturcly.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
TURF, FIELD AND FARM MATCH-THE IRISH


TURF, FIELD AND FARM MATCH-THE IRISH
AMERICAN COMPETITION.
In consequence OF the excitement caused by the rail.
road strikes and the absence OF many well known rifle
men on military duty, only small days work was
done yesterday at Creedmoor The Remington $500
god nrize match postponed until next month"; and
the regular matches snot we're the Turf Field and
Farm and the irish American contests.
The second competition for the Turf Field and Farm
Challenge Badge was open all comers being mem.
bers Of the National ne Association excepting nnal
winners OF the previous badges Distance, 200 yards;
position, standing; weapon, any brooch loading rife
within tho rules rounds, with the privilege of two
sighting shots. Entrance fee, fifty cents To be won
three times before becoming the personal property of
the winuer. Mr. Ratnyen carried on tho baage on u
score Of "A out Of possible 90 poAts from neld Of
seventeen competitors
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
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ARREST OF EMBEZZLERS.

Mr.. Edward Hanauer Wholesale cloth,er, corner on
Arch and Tnird streets, Philadelphia gave 10 man,
who said hts name was Max Grccnbaum, material sum-
cent 20 make 1856 overcoats valued at 81. zoo Grecn
baum, however, instead OF making up the matsria
into coats, shipped II 10 this city fhs became known
Mr. Hanauer and he at once tclcgraphed the facts
his agent IN this city, who slaying at the st.
Nicholas Hotel Tie agent called at oce
ana informed superintendent Walng, who placed the
case In the charge OF Detectives Wood and Hickey
OF tho Central once. They went yesterday afternoon
TO pier 80 North River, ana there saw Grcenbsum
(a no is also known as Simon Bcnan) his wife and his
partner inquiring II any goods shipped from Phadel-
phla un Ter the naino OF h. Green had arrived The
detective then arrested Grecnbaum and his partner
and took them to the Central Onicc. Greeubaum is
also charged with stealing the material tor making
thirty ave drcss-coats valued ut $500, from another
firm IN PhadeIphia and has, u ~ said, several
occasions been successful In getting . con sidorable
amount of goods In this manner
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
YACHTING.
HUDSON RIVER YACHT cLUB-ANNuAL REGATTA
To-DAY-TwENry-Two ENTRIES.

HUDSON RIVER YACHT cLUB-ANNuAL REGATTA
To-DAY-TwENry-Two ENTRHs.
The annual regatta of the Hudson River Yacht Club
will take place to-day The start Will be made from
tho club house, foot OF Tbireth street, North River
Mt noon sharp. Twenty-Five yachts entered as
iollows:-
First Class Cabin Yachts-wiliam H. Hamilton, J.
q W. Gage, A. ieet; rame, J. Kelly, 20 feet.
Second Glass Open Yachts.-Eureka j. keans. 90 06
feet; 81 Elmo tnew) Commodore John +. Lynch, 20 05
feet
TIL rd Glass Open Yachts.--Ciara s., Joe Stilgcr
24.0l feet; Irene, FL. T. Wilson. "a leet; Annie L.,
r, v. Freeman. % 10 feet; Prospect, John Dew 20
feet; Rosy H.. g. Gessel Il. 06 feet; George b. Dean
A. W. Frankie, % O2 feet; Lydia T., W. j. Greaeen
2207 feet; Andrew Blessing, A. Lyle, Il feet Nettio
g., NJ Robinson 20 0s feet; Vision, A IL Austin,
20 O6 feet
Fourth Cass-0pward, s. r. Van Tassel, Is 90 feet /;
Gusslo, A. Marshall 1906 feet; Firebug, z. Hanlon
Is 0l feet Joker, W. Arndt, lG.ll feet j. smith j.
Smith, Is feet; Nellie Shaw, W. Van Wagner 1900
feet; Float W. kempIon, 20 feet; Davy D., l.. Robin
son. Is feet
Messrs John Cage Edward r. Wilson, Albert
Komp Henry Grebe John L. smith and Charles
Leute, Will serve on the Regatta Committee, while
Mr. Frederick Osborn Philip Donohoc and Mr. Samu el
Potter Will act as Judges
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
COLLEGE POINT REGATTA.

The second annual regatta OF the College Point Yacht
Club came of to-day at three p. NJ. The entrance fee
was So and an elegantly chased silver goblet OF.
icred a'priZe by Mr. Donneily Open all boats,
divided into four classes. Time allowance, two min-
utes to the ioo The IRON north to south,
imaginary line between the Boulevard Hotel,
College Point, and stakcboat moorcd of the same
and around sakcboat moored on Rikers Island turn
ing from south to NORTH thence 70 and around buoy
oTMcCiellan's Hoiel Guy Island, turning east and
thence home over same course The est boat 10 ,ako
all surplus moneys and he second her stakes
In cacn class. The follow wng were the entries -
FIRST CLAss.-Ariel Mr Rowe
SECOND CLAss.-Emma D., Mr.. A. G. Downing
Molly Bawn, Mr.. NJ. Stewart
THIRD CLAss.-L. b. Prince, Mr.. c. Marks; Quits,
Mr.. LlrkiG
rhc start was flying one. Tho ARIEL carried away
the honors In tho Brst class the Emma u. IN the
Ond and the QUITS IN the third.
Owing TO the hghtncss OF the breeze but little could
be judged Of the respective merits OF The competn q
craft and match race Is talked OF TO OIL au
early day.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
PAIR-OARED RACE IN JERSEY.

The little inlet Of the North River, known as the
South Cove New Jersey, yesterday The scene OF a
pair.oared race between two members OF the Hudson
Rowing Club, which has its headquarters this sheet
OF water, and two members Of the Orion Rowing and
Athletic Club which has its location the
the hackcnsack. The course from the eastern
lower oil the sheet OF water to point
ters OF mile distant and return. The contestants
were:-Hudsons, +. G. Hough (stroke), G. w.
swain. The make up OF the Orion boat
was v. F. Myers Is.roke) J. II. Van
crows rowsd Outraged gigs The start WAS fixed for
SIX O'Clock, and shortly after that hour both boats
were vt work. There very little delay ut the post
for no sooner were they IN line than the referee gave
them the word TO ''go." The Hudson boys much
the quicker getting hold the water and shot their
boat at least quarter OF length ahead at the first
stroke. For the first miputo the strokes averaged
Hudson 3S, Orion AZ but despite the fact that the lat
ter were rowing much the quicker strokes,
their opponents steadily increased their lead, and
at the end OF the first quarter Of mile
they led by good three lengths The average rate Of
stroke now was:- :--Ori0n, ~; Hudson 40 For the
next quarter Of mile there was no change IN their
relative positions ond the race was pretty struggle
all the way up to the turning post The Hudsons led
their antagoniss by nearly twenty five seconds when
they got Strengthened for the in. Just they
about to square away for home they had tho mis-
fortune to slightly foul their adversaries but he COLT
sion was 80 slight that no notice was taken Of the
mishap. When the Hudson boys had got fairly
started on their homewsrd journey they opened
out the gap, and AT the mile mark they lea the
way by at lcast 100 yards This distance they
maintained at mile ana quarter, and opposite their
bOathouse, which Is about two hundred yards from
tho nnish, they were just fty seconds ahead In
response TO the encouraging paudts they put on
well sustained spurt and crossed the winning line
I'm. las. ahead or their opponents. The time for
the distance was I'm. 3lAc. There was protty
stish wind sprung up the boats were the return
journey, which VIII account for the sowness Of tho
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
TRANSCRIPT OF A JUDGMENT.

Justice Pinckncy, OF the Seventh District Court
stated yesterday in reference to the report which ap
peared n the HERALD that Judge Donohue had granted
Order the application Of Mr.. heury g. Dennison
directing him to show cause why u writ OF mandamus
should not issue to compel him to furnish transcript
OF judgment rendered by him for 5000 the suit OF
Sanders against Gunner that no notice. whatever had
been served upon the clerk or himself eaton " tho
matter He also said that Inc clerk Of his court was
cot under his control in any way, aud that he could
compel him to act in reference to any tnin appcrn-
ing the business Of his Office The clerks OF the dis
trct courts hcid Office by virtue of act OF the Iegs
laurc, and were therefore entirely independent the
Justices Justice Pinckney therefore expressed his
surprise that any such order should be 2ranted.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29


The nine Of William Kingsley Co. defeated tho
Hobokeus, at the Elysian Fields by tue following
sCOre:-
WIN. Kingsley IL Co... % 0-l0
Hobok"n. ............. D 2 0 l. 3
Tho Dauntlcss, of Hobpken defeated the Critics OF
Jersey CITY yesterday, ut Hopoken, by score oil IA
oil.
The fourth game of tho series between the Reso
lutcs of Elizabeth, and Orange Club, was played ut
Orange with the following result
keSolute. U U o.
Orange. ................ o o D 2 o p
Each club has won two games.
AT Mcrose the Active (dca mutes) defeated the Lord
X Taylor nine, 10 Ave innings game, by scoro OF
"a to L.
Tho game between the Enterprise Club, Of this city.
and the Actives at Wappingcrs Falls stopped by
rain at the close of the eghth inning the score stand
Ing 2 to
Rain proven ted tho game from being played at Chi
cago between the Hart for is ana Chcagos
In game played On The Union Ground between the
Young Mutuas and Amateurs the former by u
score of I TO b.
In II hvc-nning game played on the Communipaw
Grounds between tho Young Osceo.a and the Man
hattans the former won by score OF 8 TOT
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
CRUELTY TO A CHILD.

Johanna Dold, young girl OF thirteen years, was
yesterday brought to the Central ONCE by an officer of
the Tenth precinct She found on the street. and
said that her mother dead and her father was out
West She had been living with her uncle Joseph
Kcsser at Mr. II Allen street, but yesterday morning
no turned her out, telling her that he would not feed
her any longer He sent her to his sister, IN sixty
first street, but she, too, declined to take her shc
also said that her uncle beat her. Special 0icer Fred
erick Lundberg oil the society Tor tho Prevention of
Cruelty to Children informed OF case aud took
the matter In cnarge Un his investigation is com
piced the girl Will remain with Mra Wcbb at tho Con-
traI Olilce.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
GEORGIANA SHIRES' DEATH.

Tho inquest in the case Of Gcorgiana Shires, who
died Tuesday last from the effect Of criminal NAL
practice the hands OF the socalcd ''Doctor Emery,
will be held on Monday next, at four T. NJ, at the
Twentieth precinct police station In West Thirty.
cnh street by Coroner Ellngcr The "Doctor siil
mains the Tombs having 80 iar been unable TO ur-
nish the $40 COO bail demanded by the Coroner
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
A BRUTAL HUSBAND.

Daniel McCarty, residing at No 735 Bergen street.
Brooklyn was before Justice Bloom Yesterday for
striking his wife, He sentenced jail Tor fifteen
days and compelled TO furnish bonds In $500 to keep
the peace Immediately after receiving his sentence
Daniel turned 10 where his wife stood and struck her
violent blow IN the lace For this show OF his alice
ton ten days more were added 10 his sentence.