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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Russian Disasters.
Jgnnr;nl Ia the npmoarnt

LONDON, Aug. IA correspondent sends
from Poredin, near Plevna. n graphic account
of Tuesdays fight, from which it appears
that the Russians were completely routed and
their army demoralized. The correspondent
adds that on this side of the Balkans there re-
mains but the Ninth Corps. already roughly
handled-once at Nikopolis and once at Plev-
na-one division of the Eleventh Corps and
the Rustchuk army, Now. il the Rustchuk
army Is marched to the west against Plevna,
then the Turkish army of Rustehuk is let
loose on the Russian communications to Tir-
nova, one cannot avoid the conclusion that
the Russian advance over the Balkans is se-
riously impeded.
A special is published giving an account Of
another defeat of the Russians before plevna
Wednesday,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
A Fatal CONFEDERATION.
Especial to the Demoerat.l

CINCINNATI, Aug. A. - Pelstring's cigar
box factory, corner Of Eighth and Broad
way, was burned this morning. The en-
ployes, mostly girls, were at work in
the third and fourth stories. Some es-
capped through windows to the roofs
of other buildings but it is feared eight or
ten perished In the flames. Four bodies have
been recovered; bits of clothing still remain
ing led to the identification of the bodies
John Blanchard, engineer in the factory,
died from injuries received and two girls and
one man were so badly burned that they will
probably die
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
Especial to the Democrat !

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3.-Flour quiet. Grain
quiet and unchanged. Whisky Steady. 81 0s.
PORK ,-i and lard are held firm. Bulk meats,
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3.-Flour is verv dnii'
Wheat is lower; No. q red 81 30 bid cash
No. do 81 90 bid cash. sales 81 17IIaI rs
August. Corn lower; 43111s cash. 4$I@4s15
August, 4i14944 September. Oats easier
26I bid cash for August. Whisky unchanged
Pork firmer; job lots S13 60. Bulk meals
nothing doing. Bacon is unchanged. Lard
steady; summer Ss4. -
CHICAGO, Aug. S-Wheat steady at 81 III
for August; 81 o42s for September. Corn
quiet at Az 64714 for August; 46Ia46I for
September. Pork dull at $13 571s for Septem-
Der. Lard dull; offered at for September.
Whiskey quiet at 81 0S.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The verdict of the Car0ner's Jury In the
baltimore Riot Case.
Especial to the Demo

Especial 70 the UemOcfht.l
BALTIMORE Aug. 3.-The coroners jury in
the case of the persons killed In the late riots
by members of the Sixth Regiment after
three and a half hours deliberation. conclude
that the soldiers being demoralized, q great
deal of unnecessary firing was done on Balti-
more street, especially west Of Gay street.
The responsibility for killing rests with the
rioters who attacked the soldiers The au-
thorities are censured for not having police
force at the armory. sufficiently large to pro-
tect the assembling of the soldiers from as
saults, which forced them to use their wea-
pons in self-defense
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Irish Home Rule Party.
Especial to the Democratl

Especial to the Democratl
LONDON, Aug. 3.-The recent scenes in the
House of Commons have caused serious
split in the Home Rule party, and Parnell is
proposed for the position of honorary presi-
dent of the Home Rule Confederation of Great
Britain, in place of Butts. A meeting of the
party has been called to consider future ac-
tion in regard to obstruction.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
WAR NOTES.
The Battle of PIeyna.
Especial to the Democrat.l

LONDON, Aug. "a Times special from
Bucharest says that persons of high stand
ing, arriving from Simnitza, state that the
Russians occupied Plevna August and rout-
ed Osman Pasha's army. This is the same
correspondent who recently announced the
defeat OF Ahmed Eyoub Pasha. which proved
false.
The Neacs' narrative of the battle of Plevna
on July 81 gives the Russian forces as thirty
two thousand infantry, sixty field guns and
three brigades of cavalry. Itsays this defeat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

Isneeial 10 the Democrat


CAIRO, Aug "a number Of levee negroes
last night, attempted to prevent hands from
coaling tho towboat Norton, and assaulted
them with stones. Mr.. Anderson, the mate,
put the rioters to flight by few shots from
his revolver, and no further interruption oc-
eurred,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Movements of the Two Armies.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-The Nera Bucharest
correspondent, telegraphing on Thursday,
says: Ehe troops recently engaged at Plevna
have retired behind Osma river The Six
teenth Division of the Fourth Corps is cross
ing at Simnitza and will probably reinforce
them. All the scattered Russian troops now
in the principalities have been summoned into
Bulgaria,
understand the Turks are not advancing
eastward from their Pevna position. but
are passing strong forces from plcvna north
ward toward Looca.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
4 Decision Touching the Late Confed.
eracy.

United States District Court. decided that the
gold from the Virginia treasury, which the
State officials distributed among themselves
on the evening of the evacuation of Rich
mond, was the property of the United States
against said officials by the United States
Government can be maintained in his court.
The amount involved is twenty-five thou
sand dollars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

LONDON Aug. "a Tirnova dispatch says
The situation is serious As long as the Turks
hold Plevna the army coyps here cannot be
further weakened to reinforce Gen. Gaurko.
There are some doubts whether he will be able
to retain the advanced position beyond the
Balkans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 9, 80 p; m.--Sales OF
clause, ~ September and October deliveries
January, by sail, Lied. Market for yarns
and fabrics at Manchester dull and tends
dowd. Breadstuffs quiet; new mixed West
ern corn 25s 9d026s.
HAVANA, Aug. 2.-Sugar fiat; clayed No. Il
s24@10 Spanish gold 228@22s11a. Exchange
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Hattie of Pleyna.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-The Nelcs, in its detailed
narrative of the battle of Plevna, gives the
Russian forces as $4,000 infantry, 160 field
This defeat makes the Russians hold in Bull
galia extremely peearious, and must compel
the withdrawal of troops from some other
point where they are nearly as badly needed
to beat the Turks ut Plevna. Beaten they
army is not forthwith to retire ingloriously
into the Danuhan nrincipalities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Turkish Victories,

Especial to the Uemoerat
LONDON, Aug. IA Shumla dispatch re-
ports that Mehemet Ali is attacking the
Russians near Rasgrad.
The Turks are reported meeting with sue
cess in several engagements.
kilograms confirm the Turkish occupation
of Fski Saghfa,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
'I'lte war In Asia.
Especial to the Democrat. /.

Especial to the Democrats
ERzERouM, Aug 3.-The Russian centre.
having been reinforced, has resumed the
offensive There has been continuous fight
ing on the advanced lines before Kars. The
Russian right is marching on Penek.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Trains st uppctl.

!" BETHLEHEM, Aug. 3.-No trains were al
lowed to pass Penn Haven junction Wednes-
day. There are three hundred regulars with
artillery in the vicinity to support Rec eiver
Lathrop In working his road.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

All the wayfarers on Customhouse street must
have noticed the beautiful new building which
has been erected at the corner Of Old Leyee and
Customhouse. The Peoples Bank is going 60 re-
move there on the 9Th instant, and continue in its
fresh location the prosperous business that it ha
heretofore deserved bv its good management and
i've efficiency of It's OH ,ers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Nathan Murderers Again.

Especial to the Democratl
BALTIMORE, Aug. 3.-James Z. Huff, ar
rested on charge of swindling, says in the
statement found with him that Col. E. Garri-
son, Johnny Irving and Billy Forester, all now
in the State Prison, murdered Benjamin
Nathan in New York some years ago
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Especial to the Democrat.]


NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Gold 1867; U. S. 6s
OF 1881, 11ll4; do coupons 1121s@112114; new
4s, .o ,dee ddeoes4@1osA coupons aosl@loss
coupons, Ill; 10-4O's, 109Is1109s4; coupons,
ll2I; currency 6s, 12424@l26; new SIS, 1925
= LONDON, Aug. 3.-Consols for money 95 Lie
y; $: new 41aa's, 1861; 5-20s of 1867, 1861; 10
40s l10la; new SIS 1071a; Erie, So.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
German Views.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Berln papers consider
that the battle Of Plevna puts an end to all
hope of terminating the war this year, and
lessons the chances of Intervention by Austria
or England.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

CLEVELAND, Aug. 3-The train men of the
Lake Shore Road resume work to-day. Gen
eral Manager Newell made some technical
concessions to the men. Shopmen and
freight-hosase hands continue the strike.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
DOMESTIC NEWS.
THE DIG sTRIK II.
THE Condition Of Affairs in the Mining
Region.
ISnecial to the Democrat.

Especial to the Democrat
New YORK, Aug. 5-Dispatches received
here by the President say that the Delaware,
Iackawanna and Bloomsbury Railroad get
trains through by guarding each one with
troops. distractions are put on the track.
and wires are cut at night Things are not
yet quiet al Plymouth. The wires are cut at
that place. About 1000 troops are here and
along the Lacltawanna and Bloomsbury Rail-
road
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
A Texas Murderer.
[Snecial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Ex-Deteetive C. S.
Bell, q witness in the safe burglary cases, has
been arrested on the requisition of the Gov
ernor Of Texas, charged with the murder of
VIM. Morris in 1862
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Federal Appointments i'm the souti

Especial to the Demoeratl
CINCINNATI, Aug. "A Gazette Washington
special says the tendency of the Administra
tion now is to appoint new officers in place of
most Of Grants appontees in the South,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The Battle Of Eski Saghara.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-The TelegrapA's special
from karabnnar says: The Russians lost five
guns at Eask Saghara.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
victims OF the Custer Massacre.

Ess7qlas Especial 70 the Uem0crht.I
ST. LOUIS. Aug. s.-The remains of Capts.
Yates and Custer, and Lieuts. Smith, McIn-
tosh and Calhoun, killed in the Custer massa-
ere, were buried at Fort Leavenworth this
afternoon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
makes the Russian hold on Bulgaria extreme.
ly precarious
More Russian Troops for tho Danube.
[Epecial to the Demoeratl

BERLIN Aug. 3-The Russian Minister of
War directs all army corps not yet mobi-
lied to furnish a division each to the fighting
army, to be Immediately dispatched to the
Danube.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Mobilization Of the seryian Army

Especial to the Democrat
LONDON, Aug. 3. IA Belgrade special says
that there are strong signs of an approaching
mobilization of the Servian army
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
A Texas Loan.
Especial to the Democra

Especial to the Democrat
NEW YORK, Aug 3.-The controller of
Texas, now here, has called in five hundred
thousand dollars of the pension bonds Of that
State, having negotiated a six per cent loan
hns.o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
sweden Arpning.

Especial TO tn UemocrHt.T
VIENNA, Aug. 3.-Thc Political Correspon-
dence states in view of the political situation
that Sweden contemplates some military pre-
narationa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
rival of u. s.. reoops at Maucl Chunk.

MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, Aug. 3-Three hun
dred regulars arrived here this morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
A Call for S.2Os.
Especial to the Democrat.

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The Secretary of the
Treasury to-day issued his fifty fourth call
for the redemption of ten millions of five
twenty bonds of 1865.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
Another Rus. .tan Defeat mt PIeyna.

LONDON, Aug. 3.--The Daily Telegraph has
a special dispatch purportng to give an ac-
count of another defeat of the Russians before
Plevna on Wednesday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04

WHISKY, WHIsKT.-see D. E. Morl by Il Sons
aue,isn advertisement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-04
The POpe's Audiences
MONEY AND STOCKS.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-A Rome dispatch to the
Times says the Pope continues his audiences
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-11

"Prctty Little Blue Eyed Stranger" is tho
title of ono Of tho pret,iest songs we have
ever heard. 1t was composed by Bobby
Ncwcomb, the celebrated minstrel professions
al. Tho melody is bound to captiyatc every
lover of good song and remain fresh in their
memory lifotimo. Prico, 35 cents per COPY.
For salc by any music dealer in the United
States, or can be had from tho publisher, +,
W. IIclmick, SO West Fourth Street, Cincin>
natl, Ohio.
ASTONISHING SuccEss.-It is tho duty OF
every person who has used BoscHeE's GERMAN
SYRUP to let its wonderful qualities bc known
to their friends in curing consumption. severe
coughs, Group, asthma, pneumonia. and in
fact oil throat and lung diseases. No person
can use it without immediate relief Three
doses will relieve any case, and wo consider
it the duty Of oil druggists to recommend it
to the poor dying consumptivc. at least to try
ono bottle, as 10000 dozen bottles were sold
last year, and no one case where it failed was
reported. Such n medicine rs the GERMAN
SYRUP cannot DO too widely known. Ask
your druggist about it. Sample bottles to try
sold at 10 conts. Regular size IS cents. For
sale by II. f. Norman and all druggists in
the United States.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-11
Commercial.

WALnALLA, S. c., October 10, 1877
Cotton strong-Good middling l0l; mddling
10; low middlirg o..
New YoRE, October 8-Cotton strong
uplands -; Orleans LIZ; sales 794. Gold
dull. ut l.024.
CHARLESTON, October S.-Cotton strong
midlling ! II; net receipts 1886; sales zoo;
exports constwisc ,S75.
LIVERPOOL. October S.-Cotton in great
demand and mar ket excited-middling up
lands 9 II l6l.; niddling Orleans l3-l6d.;
sales 25 900.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-11
Valuable Fy,.,,s

On Tugaloo River, known as THE HOME
PLACE Of said deceased. The Tract con-
tains 385 acres, more or less, of which
about IS acres arc fine river and creek
bottoms. Much of the uplandS is rich and
first rate for cotton and is partly 10 cultiva-
tion and partly in native forest.
TERMS AS FOI.LOWS-Onc. third
cash, tho balance ic two equal iostallmcnts,
payable in one and two years, with interest
from day of sale, secured by bond and mort
OF the premises. Purchaser to pay extra
for titles.
JOHN s. DICKSON, Executor.
Oct 4, 1877 1915
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NOTICE..

A Ill persons holding Bills, Accounts or De-.
a mands of any kind against the County of
Oconeo 8. c., which have not been before prc.
scnted to the Board of County Commissioners
at special meetings during tho yoar, are hereby
samc III my Office, In the Court House in Wal
hhlla, ). c., on or before tho first day of No.
vcmbcr next J.iW. STRIDi,ING
's Clerk Board County Commissioners.
Oct. 4, 1871 &c s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-11
A CENTRE SHOT
AT HARD TIMES,
Loe0 for Cash !

We arc receiving daily from
Now York, Baltimore, Charleston
and Manufactures the Largest
and Cheapest Stock Of Goods ever
offered to tho citizens of Oconcc,
consisting Of
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND
SHOES, HATS AND FAMILY MEDl-
ClNES.
We throw on tho market to-
day
200 sncks of Liverpool Salt at $ 25 per sack
10000 pounds best Wagon Iron at 5, 81 and
"a cents per pound
Large lot Coilces from % to &c cents per
pound.
Large lot Blue Stone at l2l cents per mound.
Large lot Indigo, Spanish Float, at SIPS per
pound.
rs pieces Prints, best brands, at and cents
per yard.
rs pieces Wool Jeans, at 33a cents pcr yard.
oales of Shifting, at aud s cents per
yard.
Coats Spool Cotton, at rs cents per dozen.
splendid assortment Of Cassmeree very
cheap.
ihmuccmch'S IN l,hules Dress Goods, Bleach
ing. Ilck'ngs' &C., mud many other articles too
tedious to mention; all Of which we are selling
u. panic prices for cash. We bought them very
close nnd with unusual care and will give our
patrons the advantage Of it.
We are always ready to pay tho highest
market price for cotton, and we want to make
yon bid before you SELL an other produce
bought at the highest market rrico.
We are agents for shirtings Yarns, Walt and
col nj rcfn g.
prices.
Come and see us. We will guarantee YOU
goods as low ns any retail store in South Caro-
linn. We have taken the ctringency of tho
hard times into consideration and arc determined
not to be undersold.
Many thanks for pnst favors.
Most respectfully,
j. II. MHCKhEHe e. co.
Oct 4, 1877 46-ly
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tic medicine that can he employed: cleans
ing the stomach and bowels. and oven the
blood. In small doses of one pill day.
they stimulate thc digestive organs and
promote vigorous health
AYERS Pills have been known for
more than quarter Of century, and have
obtained n worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilativc organs Of the
body, and arc so composed that obsiruc.
tions within their range can rarely with
stand or cvalc them. Not only 10 thcv
cure the ry,lay complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baillcd the best of
human skill. While they produce power
fll effects. they are, at the same time, the
safest and best phySc for children. BY
their apcricnt action they gripc much less
than the common piiigatiyrs, and never
give pain when the bowels are not inilamed
They reach the vital fountains of the blood
and strengthen the system by freeing il
from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomri
nor any dclctrrious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sngar-coating preserves them ever fresh
and makes them pleasant to take; Will
being purely vegetable, no harm eau :risc
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED Dr
DR.. J. c. AVER & co Lowell, Mass,
SOLD BS XI "r% ;HGGlsHs ;iSiis"i lSEsS%;iiE SSEEs;i
DR. r. f. NORMAN.
july 5, 1877 33-Iv
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S0Ie 9.f
VALUABLE LANDS.

RY leave of the Probate Court, granted
- to me as Executor of the will of Aaron
Terrell, deceased, and as agent of the heirs
ut law of said deceased, will sell to the
highest bidder, before tho Court House, in
Wnlhalla, ON snlcday in NOVEM BIER
NEXr, 1877, that
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MARTINS CREEK LOCALS.

= Oct. 0, 1877.
Frost seen on last Friday morning, -- 49, A
fourteen days' mccting at Shiloh Church
olosoa on Sunday tho, 7th instant. ---- Tho
Baptist Of Friendship vicinity. who havo been
*orshiping in Friendship Methodist Church
for several months, hayo determined to build
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Baptist Church near tho residence of Mr.
). NJ. Hopkins, upon o lot donated to tho
Church by said Hopkins. - We had q very
hard rain Monday morning. 1t eeemcd for a
fow hours as if "tho windows Of Heaven wcro
opened" - To-day (rucsday) is worry
pleasant While the sun shines brightly tho
farmers arc doubtless making hay" - The
liarpors Mill Lodge of I. o. G. r. will meet
this evening. Tho books of this lodge show a
membership Of about fifty, and wo hopo that
each member is nm earnest worker for this
noble cause. - Prayer meeting at Shiloh
Baptist Church on Sunday morning, October
l4th at 10 o'clock.
All have patch of sorghum cane,
But tho cry just now Of the masses
is whatits worth without the means
10 convert it into 'lasses2
We want q singing school at Shiloh. We
don't want to advertise for professor ofmusic,
but We believe good teacher could got
large shool here. Its importance is admitted
by all. 1t is almost n necessity. The Shiloh
Debating Society will meot on Friday, October
18th at $50 p. NJ. and discuss this question:
Would it be an advantage to tho whites to have
the black man oolonzed2 M. p.