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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

The people of Columbia are MAX
ing active preparations for grand
inauguration ball to be given in
honor of Governor Hampton on the
evening of the 4th of May. This
is we'll. The days of tribulation are
over, and once more tho people of
South Carolina can unite, with light
hearts, in festive gatherings and
merry makings.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

A LIEUTENANT SURRENDERs.-
Gleaves, tho former lieutenant-gov-
ernor under Chamberlain, sent a
messenger to Colonel Sims, secre-
tary of State, yesterday, informing
that officer of his intention and dc
sire to surrender the papers, para
phornalia, &C., of tho Office of lieu-
tenant governor of the State. Lieu
tenant Governor Simpson has been
informed of Glcaves' wish.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

We arc requested to state that q
meeting will be held at the Town
Hall this evening at eight o'clock,
for the purpose of organizing q
military company. All those who
have heretofore put their names on
the list, together with others who
may desire to join, arc requested to
be present. -"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21
Religious Notices,

Episcopal Church. J. Obear,
services every Sunday except the
End Sunday of the month: at II
o'clock A. III.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. G. E..
Chichester, IL A. NJ, and u P. NJ.
Sabbath School 81 p. NJ. Prayer
Meeting, Wednesday, u Pm.
Methodist Church-Rev G.. W.
Walker, IL, A. H., z P. n. Sunday
School, 10 A. NJ. Prayer Meeting,
Thursday, P NJ. "
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21
F.. w. HABENICHT

d EGS leave to inform his friends and
- customers generally that his stock Of
Imported and Domestic Liquors and Vino
is full, and tho purity of his goods war
rnnted
ALSO --..
Afull supply Of Chewing and genuine
Durham Smoking Tobacco, Cigars and
Cigarettes.
ALSO.
Secgers Pure Double Strong Brown
Lager Beer, always fresh on draught--
AT CENTENNIAL. BAR.
mar 20 g..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21
NOTICE..

TNWENT-FIVE per cont. in addition to
Il onr regular cash profit will be added
on all groceries charged on account after
this date. No deviations will be made
from this rule. ANT a 'El ElIJ
april 10 B. .SUGENHEIMER e. co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

PROCEEDINGS OF CoUNcrL.-We
would suggest to the new town
council the propriety of publishing
the proceedings of their meetings.
Tho columns of The News AND HER
AID arc always open for such matter,
and If tho clerk of council will fur
nish us q synopsis of the proceed
ings of each meeting, we shall be
glad to publish it.
We are Informed, from outside
sources, that several new measures
wore enacted ut the last meeting,
and, as matter of public interest,
would be glad to publish what was
then done.ti Ia UHA >hiYl<H>l1 tIN
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

The Winnsboro News AND HERALD
is ono Of the sprightliest tri week.
lies now upon our iists.-1ugtlstu
Chronicle ua,1 Constit,ttiouulist.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21
Transfers Of Real Estate,

>. w. Ruit, sheriff, to James B.
McCants, 800 acres in township no.
3; consideration, $1l25.
James B. McCants to Jacob A.
Caldwell, same tract as above; con,
sideration, $2400.
S. w. Ruff, sheriff, to w. w. Ken
nedy, ID acres in township no. z;
consideration, $3.50.
Rosannah Johnson to Moses Mara
tin, 200 acres in township no. IL ;
consideration, $1,000.
Silas Ruff to Jno. 8. Reynolds,
$40 acres%in! in!township no. 8; con-
sideration, $265O.
VIC. .Rabb to Mrs. N. X. Rabb,
70 acres in township no. II; con-
sidcration not stated.
W. w. Entzminger to Mary J.
Fenley, 1853 acres in township no. 8;
consideration, 500.
VIM. Kerr to w. w. Crosby, 81
acres in township no. 1; considera-
ton, $3.50.
Il. w. Rawls to A. Mcdonald, $50
acres in township no. 4; considera-
ton, $3.50.
Thos. W. Rabb, trustee, to D. r.
Flennilzen, 4l2 acres in township
no. 12; consideration, $1,000.
w. w. Entzmingcr to Laura T..
Entzminger, 230 acres in township
no. 8; consideration, $1OO.
j. A: Grigsby to w. S. Bonoy, 3
acres in township no. 6; considera>
ton, $65.
P. p. Lumpkin to J. r. Lumpkin,
rs acres in township no. 8; deed of
gift. E2' @...
Jno. A. Stewart to Henry Weir,
l67 acres in township no. 2; con-
sideration, $500.
S. S. Gibson to John Gibson, 35
acres in township no., 9 considera-
ton, $3.50. .rs.,. -
John M. Gayden to John Isen-
hover, 16 acres in township no. 4;
consideration, $16O.
Nancy T. Craig to GLADDEN. &
Grigsby, 80 acres in township no. s;
consideration, $75.
j. 81. Rabb to w. L. Rabb and
T. j. Rabb, 800 acres in township
no. 13; consideration, $165O.
Elizabeth NJ. Mobley to James
Jones, ID acres in township no. 2;
consideration, 5000.
Cornclia S. Smith to H. L. Elliott,
one lot in Winnsboro considera-
tion, $14OO.
Phillip Johnston to H. l.. Elliott,
80 acres in township no. 8; con
sideration, 5000.
Tabitha Broom to j. B. Broom,
So acres in township no. 8; con-
sideration, $3.50.
j. @. Caldwell to Fannie G. Wal
lace, 1916 acres in township no. 3;
consideration, $1,000.
Fannie G. Bulow to W. G.. Him.
nant, 20 acres in township no. g.;
consideration, $500.
Henry Clarke to Dennis Miller,
335 acres in township no. 8; con.
sideration, $1,000.
Os mond Nichols to Sarah T..
GLADDEN., 1873 acres, in township no.
3; consideration, 81.
S. w. Ruff, sheriff, to Cornelia Bs
Powell, 457 acres in township no. s :;
consideration, 500.
Cynthia J. Team to Noah Rhine,
8 acres in township no. g.; con-
sideration, '$45.
g. p. Hoffman to Moses Wooten,
200 acres in township no. 8; con
sideration, $1,000
d. Mcdonald to John r. Nc
Donald and Danl. Mcdonald, 200
acres in township no. 8; considera-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-04-21

Rev. J. G. Galloway, of Louisville,
Georgia, will preach in the Associate
Reformed Church on tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
WORKINGMEN'S CONVENTION.
TEE woIKINGMEN OF BALTIMORE SEVER ALL
THEIR PAST POLITICAL TIES.

TEE woEKINGMEN OF BALTIMORE SEVER ALL
THEIR PAST POLITICAL TIES.
BALTIMORE. Nd, August 20, 1871
Att convention OF worklngmen composed OF dele
gates from nineteen out OF the twenty wards Of this
city, which held tonight, alter tho report
OF the Committee Credentials and per-
inanent officers resolution was adopted
requesting all officers to withdraw their connection
with any political party before assuming any Official
position in the convention
The following preamble and reso uons werc
adopted:--
Whereas tho aim and object VI his OF the work.
ingmep Ut the state OF Maryland has
In various through the press and pro-
nounced politicians and
Whereas, the prosperity OF the workingmen tho
prosperity of MI the people, including capitalists and
Whereas the republican, democratic aud reform parties
having ined in tue past to secure this result they have
thus lost tile con hdence OF the working therefore
Resolved That hereby declare ourselves
OF all past political Affiliations; that will accept
entertain propositions rom political party looking
tow ard compromise or Endorsement Of their
Tho platform OF tho mass meeting of workingmen
held at Rechabito Hall, August O. was Endorsed and
adopted.
Tho Convention decided to nominate candi-
dales for municipal and State officers, and ward
lyceums Instructed to authorize prima-
RES tor tho nomination of candidates for
municipal Offices. An executive committee Tor Tho city
appointed, and also committee vi five to prepare
an address to tho workingmcn OF Maryland.
Tho Convention then adjourned Till IN ursdny night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
A RAID FRUSTRATED.

FAILURE OF AN ATTEMPT 10 CREATE DIS
TURBANcE AT CRYSTAL RIDGE.
HAzLEroS, Pa, August 20 1877
An attempt was made by the strikers at Beaver
Brook last night muster force purpose OF
making raid on Crystal Ridge, Of the coilicres
operated by A. Pardee Co. Thc men OF this colllery
well as OF all others operated by tho above com
pany, refused to JON In the strike last week and
have been working steadily SINCE In
formation OF the intended raid was re-
ceved here little before midnight, and forco OF
citiZeps collected TO resist any attempt that
might bo made to damage or destroy property. Tow
morning word was received that tho raiders after
having forced the Yorktown men to join them, were
Obliged to relinquish their design ing to their fail
ing to get the BOneybrook men out With tho assist-
OF tho latter tho crowd would have been very
formidable, although tho Vigilance Committee was
prepared to resist any attempt at violence. The
abortvo attempt OF last night has had effect or tho
men who have been working, and all tho coerics
that havo been working since the strike at work
fO.Ia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
NAVY YARD WORKMEN.

Some weeks ago Commodore Nicholson, Of tho
Brooklyn Navy Yard sent agents TO the various ship
yards aud workshops In this vicinity TO ascertain the
rates OF wages paid the various classes Of mechanics
employed in ship building, with view " determining
the lowest grade OF compensation Tor such workmcn.
Tho his inquiries was that tho wages Of tho
shwr,pn hts and sparuakers were reduced from SO 80
TO 80 per day The hours OF work have boon Increased
from eight 10 ten hours This reduction Of income
has very naturally led TO much dissatisfaction among
the Navy Yard men affected thereby, and consider
able growing eusucd. But tnero has boon no
intimatop Of strike their part at
any time Such proceeding, they ADMIT, would DO
absurd, AZ thousands OF good mechanics stand Idle,
but willing and ready 70 tako their places Commo-
dorc Nicholson 10 at present absent on his vacation,
put the officer III OF the yard ridiculcs the
reported probability Of o strike.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
STATEMENT BY CAPTAIN BRAINE.

Captain Brsiue saw In the New York San or Angus
49, 1877, snony nous letter relative 10 himself
which by implication charges thai no received and
benefited by receiving materials TO erect house in
New York from party who furnished material to con.
slruct house the United States steamship ver-
mont This he says false The letter also says that
Mr. Hall. carpenter Of the United States steamship
Colorado had boon detailed by him supcrintend this
the ships painter has been employed upon this house
and that ships paint has been used Mr. Braine says
this is also false statement. Tue article Ia
mon have been regularly for long time doing
ter work on his house. This Is also declared to be
false. The interview with M. Kopp and what he is
reported to have said false. Ho further states
that work OF any Kind or character or descrip-
ton or any material OF any kind or character or
description belonging TO tho United states
form upon the house above alluded TO- OF which no
the owner and little further Information he gives
on the point gratuitousIy. George Dcrr Son,
mlsons, living ut No. Al Marion street. New York, in
connection with Mr. John Zcnel, living at No 20j
East Tenth street, corner Of Goerck and Houston
streets, carpenter, built said house. and Mcssrs.
Shields McEvoy, plumbers No 1877 Crosby st act,
New York, did tho plumbing Mr.. john Chcvcr, living
at No. 300 Montgomery street. Jersey City, supcrin-
tended the building Captain Brains only hopes he
may be able to ind the author OF what he terms "a
honesty and integrity as am Officer and gentleman"
He has addressed tho following ettcr upon the subject
to the HERALD
UNITED STATES FnIGArs CoLoaApo,(
August 20. 1877.
In the New York Sun OF August 10. 1877. there is AN
article which reflects upon my officer and
gentleman ! request you viii publish THAT pronounee
my ass 10 the New York but
appear this morning viii you therefore obigs
Captain United States Navy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
A CARD FROM NIB. COLOMBANI.


To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Knowing your impartiality and In justice to my
self and friends you will doubt make correction
In regard 10 my alleged connection with the sixty
four thousand dollar check forgery the Union Trust
Company The only knowledge have IN tho matter
Is simply and only what havo read in tho papers and
the only person know in tho case is Mr.. G. W. Chad
wick but my acquaintance and business connections
with him have been Of straightforward, Legitimate
nature, and | DEFY all creation to dsprovo my
assertions My arrest in the above
coctcd and Planned by TWO heartcss scoundrels ono
D whom has since been convicted ana sentenced to
eight years III state Prison for check forging His
name IS Charles L. Edmund, and the reason why he
bears mo malice Is on account Of q sound thrashing
which administered TO nm week or ten days pre-
vious on account OF dishonest proposition made 10
mo and which resented rs AN insult. The other ras
Cal who caused my trouble Is Emilio Bric, an excon
wet. 1t would taKc too long tor NE TO explain how
aud why my reputation was wilfuily tarnished by
principled hounds, and may yet seek In law redress
Tor tho Injury that have suffered. Suffice It TO say
that have never, directly or indirectly, derived
any part or shnro Of any money or moneys Obtained
by the alleged orgers and mover had any cogn zane
or knowledge of the said check.
4 COI0NRlET
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
COLLECTOR FRELLAND.
SEVERAL OF THE sILvERMAN CHARoEs SAID 10
HAVE BEEN wITHDRAwN.

SEVERAL OF THE sILvERMAN CHARGES SAID 10
HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN.
Special Agent Brooks, who was assigned by tho
United States Revenue Department at Washington to
conduct investigation OF the charges preferred by
Mr. silvcrman against Collector Freelaud. of tho
Department OF Internal Revenue, yesterday forwarded
n package OF afidavlis, fourteen IN number
to tho orico OF the accused revenue Off
cia, Brooklyn. Deputy Collector Silas Boone
stated that Mr. Silvcrman wthdraws the greater part
Of his charges, and tho aidavits practically only 60
to that when people call at tho Office business
the clerks, instead OF attending to them, keep on
'skyarkng." The Collector refused to permit tn,
publication OF the alhdavits until such time they
shah have been examined by his counsel. Mr.. Boone
says that r. Slverman withdraws part OF his charges
Mos l, 3, 4, 0, 10 and l1-whcn were follows
B, sss.S s sS sS s sssG sss9
Boone s, the gre" damage OF business aud property
usual hours and conducting Its AFFAIRS ~ thereby
greatly decrease the public revenue
and nogectng to make returns thereof to the Revenue
Nu personal and political hostility OF Collector Free.
land toward the President OF the United states aud oppo
confidence Of fully ninetsnths Of tho
the ends justice. untod State.
district h,torney enney having declared that IL !. no
laws we lanes freeand remains Collector OF tho Brook
iyn district.
The subjoincd are the charges which are not with.
drawn but which Mr. Siverman proposes to subslan.
tate:-
second Abusive. unaccom dating and insulting con.
duet OF said officials and their suOorinates persons
paying large amounts ot revenue ~ the oncc.
FVLt-FaiIug and wholly Getting to collect abate-
mont Rom who were amply able TO for
same.
SA selling stamps to cigar manufacturers and
Others entering such sales IN tho books cold to TN
known" In violation OF rule Ia
serenh-Utter and incurabio inedcienoy Of Collector
Feoaud total lack OF vigOr, integrity
capncity in the Chief Deputy, Boone, whereby
scrvce the whole force under ,hcm has bcco.
utterly dcmoraized to the manifold damage Of the
EsghM The Office Is made engine OF extorton and pr
vae gain that the officials compel those having give
bonds certain get such bonds
pay therefor 3d. which Is equally shared besween six
onsnamey the bond MAKER tho Division Deputy Chief
Deputy Boone and three SUI deputies
1t is not known how tho charges will DO invcs-
linainI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21

sylvana Coal Company a. Pittston TINS morning for
a demand Of ten per cont advance The here
imagine this will have the enact OF frightening tho
companies INTO carly recognition of their demands,
for they that by complete stoppagc of work
this county Frank Gowen will get conro. OF
markets The operators however, say that they will
give way under any circumstances. They argue
that would be suicidal to future interests do
4 farmer near Dxas--a small town about eight
miles from nere-today met the demand OF a forging
party Of miners with u shotgun. lie threatened to
shoot the nrst man who stepped upon his premises.
The oragcrs did not insist upon his contributing, but
went OF swearing to have oil sorts OF revenge. A
barn belonging 70 Mr. Swoyer of the Enterprise COL
lery, destroyedby ire yesterday supposed have
been the work OF an inccndiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
ST. AGNES CHURCH PICNIC.

Tho grand annual picnic OF ST. Agnes' Church
Forty second street and Lexington avenue took place
yesterday at Jones' Woods and was great success
The festivities lasted all day and well tho night
There were several thousand people present. and
enjoyed themselves to tho full. The afternoon was
ouvencd BY athletic sports the interest in
which was heightened by the award OF prizes
Dr. Constantine J. Mcclure presented a gold
headed cane to tho winner OF The young
mems walking race, mile, best three IN 1ve, Mr..
Jacob Hess; u handsome hunting case watch TO tho
winner o. tue young mems walking race, Tree to ALL
two miles, best three IN i've and medallion, the form
OF u mighty dollar, presented by Mr.. w. j. Florence.
races, the most amusing Of which we're tho sack and
egg and spoon races. In the halfin lie running
Charles Rowland, of tho Yonkcrs Iyceum, won two
straight heats--tiine, 2m 22s. and I'm 4s. In the
hurdle race Tor colored men Stokely was
first In three straight heats. Time-1m. l2ias.,
In. 26Ss., I'm 26ss The one-me walk was
Time, I'm. 3ys f. q. Hoske second, George Law
third. Master Mci.ano won the egg and spoon in
I'm 26iGs In the sack race Thompson aud Dugan d.
vided hrst and second prizes. The twomio walk was
Charles Conner, YIN Ca, the seven. mile champion,
being second. Tho tmo OF the two heats was--Firs
l6m. 2cLs, second Ism. S6s Tho boys lace was
won BY Master koily.
largo crowd to tho coursc, who appandcd the contest
ants vigorously they passed. In tho evening dane
ing formed tue Chief amusement tor the young ladies
aud gentlemen, while the chiidron revehod in tho
merry g0-rOund In quiet corner party OF Older
women danced TO tho music OF a violin In the expert
hands OF a German woman good band furnished
the tor the ball room, which crowded TO It's
limits with dcvotces at the shrine OF TorpsIchore Tor
whom August heat had torrors. About eleven
o'clock the picnic broke up, every ono goEz homo
satisfied with Tho days enjoyment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21

plseabie hatred; religion opened its vita
equal charity, and have brcoms ssters Members u
ei-h oiher NJ tionates shared happiness and
40. III ths pious and peaesabs abode children oi eleven
different nations tribes Ne ALL repeat. sister.
and arc taught here aud love
tue noble lady who has intrustsd With the
OF portion of her Empire. Your Exeelleuces will
please not dsdAn accept the welcome that we offer YOU
IN tue dnsrent tongues spoken by ior-fatherA We
arc here, Indeed, the objects Of motheriy tenders
noes nsvsrthsiess there is wish 10 which ths
irarts VI orphAns cannot refrain from giving
May your children. lord and lady never become or
phsua Your Exeecnces visit will Induce this
TO that which offer each behalf Of those
Who endsnvor 10 relieve the painful orphans Deign
EAeellencies: accept thanks appness
iorded by this visit and receive homage
respect and humble submission Of ST.
BonifAce.
This entertainment the most novel and pleasing
that has taken place since the arrival OF the
party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
WEST POINT CADETSHIP.

A competitive examination Tor the vacancy at West
Point for tho Twolitn Congressional district (wsst
chester county and the Twenty-third aud Twenty
fourth wards of New York; VIII be held at tho Ora
wsmpum Hotel, In White Plains. on Wednesday, tho
22d inst, At ten A. NJ. rho examination will b con-
Quoted BY William Ii. Leonard ato Justios OF the gu
preMe Court, Frederick ShonnArd, OF Yonkers. and
Colonel symonds, graduate Of West Point Who
ever tho examiners may report ~ most proficient Will
be nominated bv Mr. Potter the Representative Of the
district, Tor tho Vacancy. The examiuaton will DO
open TO ali young men possessing tho loyal quslido
Gons-vx, they must actually reside In tho district
BIO between tho ages OF seventeen and twcntytwo AZ
least Ave fcct hgn NJ tor military service and CONVEX
SAINT with tho ordinary kasllsn araachaa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
PRINTERS ENJoi ING THEMSELVES.

The annual festival ana picnic Of Typographical
Union No. took place yesterday at Suffers East
River Park. Tho attendance OF mombers and their
friends was not quite largo Us had been expected
however, throughout the entire evening tho dancing
platform was we'll filed with festive company, tho fair
sex predomnating The swings, flying horses and other
devices Tor Tho anu sement OF the young ones did
thriving business during the afternoon. Every news
paper IN tho city and every book and Job oco OF
consequ ence Vas represented in the gathering The
members OF Tho craft true TO their traditions entirely
unbent their minds; they knocked into ''pi every
thing appertaining 10 the case and the stick that
showed itself, and set all their energies
at work 10 make the festival an coca
sion of pleasure to themselves and their lady
friends. In this they well succeeded. Large numbers
Of tho seven or cght hundred persons present
had met before, and tho picnic partook largely
OF the nature Of n family reunion. The various
committees had made careful arrangements, and
these were excelIony carried out Nothing occurred
10 mar the enjoyment Of tho party In u financial
point OF view tue affair was sncccss The officers of
tho Union state that although the attendance was
smaller than IN former years "a sufficiently large
number OF tickets sold TO leave fa,r amount on
the proper sdo oil the balance sheet. II not until
early hour In the morning that the be
took themselves 10 their homes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
THE EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

workmen are still engaged In tearing down tho old
market OF Brooklyn to make room for Tho bridge ap-
proach. The work of drumming up the wire for tho
shird OF strands also progressing and they will
DO commenced in TOW days The property taken Tor
the bridge approach the BROOKLYN Tide has far
cost q tribe over $ll2 coo.