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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Philip Gerald, a boader at the hotel, was
brought out alive, but entirely bereft CT
reason. At quarter-past 2, or about
half an hour after the fire was discovered,
the entire roof was ablaze, and the flames
were rapidly descending to the lower
stories. A half hour later the floors and
interior walls began to fall. The roof
fell in. There is now nothing left of one
of the finest hotels in the country, except
the Walnut street front and parts of
Fourth and Fifth street faces Loss on
the building and contents from $4,000
to 100000; insurance unknown.
Columbia Rcga&ter..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
State N e w S.

Beef sells in the Camden market at 10 and
gassss.iu zss asssEsl4 ziss ;iy & lis ress.
dence in Columbia,
Considerable damage done the South Caro-
lima Railroad by the rains OF last week.
United States Court IS il session III the city
of Charleston.
II is said that the last coiored man III Co!nm-
bia, Cham bsrlain's carriage driver, has give
I'D the ghost" and now accepts the slsdo'lon.
One day last week Mr. Henry Smock, OF
Orangeburg County. caught cat fish III Edisto
river, weighing thirty-two pounds.
The Port Royal Railroad has reduced its force
Of hands. Cause decline in business ard the
duh season.
Mr.. Willis, farmer residing four miles from
Aiken, on Shaw Creek, set a Trap and caught
four wild turkeys, on Saturday night last:
One day last week rattle-snake, WAS killed
near Lancaster Village. which neas1red three
feet and ten inches and sported eight ratties
and button.
In 1876. South Carolina had 232 Oranges and
s. .44O memb ers; in 1875, 357 Oranges and ~
992 members-a loss OF 125 Oranges aud 2,30z
members.
Last week the editor of the Georgetown
Comet was presented with a mess OF new lrlsh
potatoes, the first of the season, grown by MT.
a. J. Smith, of that place.
Gordon has been suggested as the prope1
name for the new county to be formed IRON
Beaufort and Colleton counties. This is com
ple,pert to Senator Gordon for his untlrinl
efforts in behalf Of the redemption OF Sout
Carolina.
The storm of Friday nigh: last, injured prof
erty in various parts OF the city OF Colunof
blowing down several small houses, tencini
&c. No lives lost The mails were delayed
the various railroads leading into the CITY,
! Last week a colorsd woman in the Loi
Cane section of Abbeville County, gave birth
three children, two girls and q boy. At last
! counts the mother and the children were dot
well.
! Friday next Goth instant, the ten LowndsyH
murderers are to be hung at Abbeville.
Hampton has been petitioned to have
sentences of fouI or five of them con!muteY
hepenitentiafy for life.
The South Carolina Railroad PresidenYd
i Directors ifstheir recent report make ap
couraping exhibit. The earnings or tsfccea~--
during the year have been Sl,126, 43705. The
expenses Of operating and maintaining, s647,-
1884. Balance Of earnings, SITS, 1880
! Mr.. Samuel Lambeth, of Lancaster County,
an old gentleman, was called to his door one
night last week, and shot down without warn
ing. Several buekshot entered his person.
though lie was not considered fatally wounded.
The store of Mike Watson, at Ridge Spring.,
was entered last week and robbed OF about sZC0
worth of goods, part OF which were recovered.
Three negroes concerned in the robbery have
been arrested and lodged in Edgefed Jail. 4
Charleston is to present Senator Gcrdon ~
Georrs. with testimonial OF her gratitude for
his services in behalf of South Carolina.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
THE LEGISLATURE.

Governor Hampton has summoned the
Legislature to meet in extra session on
next Tuesday, the Oath inst The House
of Representatives will have Democratic
majority, the Senate Republican ma
jority, and, after the determination of
contested cases, the Democrats will have
majority on joint ballot We do not
anticipate any factious opposition to Gov
ernor Hampton's administration, from
the Republicans in the Legislature
They might give, in the Senate, a great
deal of trouble, if they should think such a
course good policy. But they could not
hope to accomplish more than to embar-
s9ass the Democratic administration, and
such action would sink their party still
lower in public estimation here, and at
the North. Party measures will not
arise in the Legislature. It viii not be
possible for corrupt Republicans to con-
tinue the reckless extravagance of for
mer legislation of that party, in this
State, and We do not look to see strict
party divisions, unless, perhaps upon the
election of Judges and United States
Senator Elections in the Legislature are
held in joint assembly of both Houses,
and upon joint ballot the Democrats can
elect.
The only necessary Legislation will be
the passage of the Tax Act. We suppose
there will be no forced collection of taxes
before fall. We think that the Legisla-
sure will,probably, also, at this extra ses-
sion proceed 10 weed out unnecessary
Offices, and to cut down the pay of some
of those that are left. II necessary pro-
per legislation viii also be directed to-
wards setting the Circuit Courts in mo-
tion. We do not look for a long session
We would, however. he glad to see the
Legislature, at once, without waiting for
regular session, take hold of all the
principal important measures. We have
40 doubt, but that everything proper for
the Inauguration of desirable reforms
can be passed through the Legislature
xithont difficulty or delay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

BODY FoUND.-The bod. found on the
Lexington side of the ,iver. yts' et.itr
about ten miles below Columbia, whirt,
was supposed to be the remains Of Mrs
Julia Wehue,, who drowned herself il
the Congaree about three weeks ago.
proved to be the body of Il white ho, =
about l6 years of age. The fesby par.
of the head was eaten away, the bowels
exposed, and the body terribly mui!"ied.
The ren,ains were taken i'll chur4e by
Tra! Justice Guignard-Lty,Ster.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Despite the hare times, or rather as a
result of the embarrassmeuts under Which
our people have been laboring. every
thing will be found extremely pwat the
AammotH Dry, Gaaasaas&spff
>J6nes, DAVIS and Bouknighfs Golurabias
They are always receiving new goois
from which all can be suited. both iT'
quality and price The new styles Of
Spring and Summer dress goods are
neat and pretty, adapted to old and
Young. Besides everything embraced in
the dry goods line, they have tremen4
dous stock of boots, shoes. hats and
caps, which they are selling at the very
lowest figures. Mr. G. A. Meetze is
always there and will take pleasure in
showing his Lexington friends around
Give them call when in town and seq
for yourselves.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

4 President Hayes, in conversation at
Washington, declares that he did not
know whether he would succeed in his
Southern policy OF reconciliation and
local self-government apart from military
support, but that he intended honestly to
try to carry it out. tits noteworthy that
not single Southerner, including Gov
ernor Hampton, has conferred with the
President, who does not express himself
satisfied OF his good intentions and hon
est purposes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The place to purchase your boots and
shoes is at Messrs. Jacob & Hoeffer's,
Columbia. They have large stock OF
all styles of the very best make, at prices
to suit buyers. Those of our Lexington
people who have not learned the place,
would do well to inform themselves of
the fact. Call and let them show you
what they have and at the prices they
sell. It is astonishing to find how low
they are.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

We have on our books the names Of
quite number OF subscribers who have
failed to pay up their subscriptions,
according to promise, some whom we
were compelled to stop on, not being
able to continue longer. We must have
cash to pay for paper. We know the
times are hyrd, and it is not easy for our
friends to sraise money, but they must
ass4'As assa.ss4s II i pare. We
are not able to carry the heavy load
through the summer. Let all come up
promptly and pay what they owe.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The citizens of Columbia, few days
ago, presented handsome gold watch to
Mr.. Eccles Cuthbert, the correspondent,
for the last eight months, Of the Now
York Herald from Columbia. MI. Cuth-
bert through the columns of the Herald
laid bare to the North, the true inward
ness of carpet-bag rule in South Carolina.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Heavy rains and stormy during sew
eral days last week throughout this
county, stopping Saturday morning
Some five days were lost by the farmers,
and n bad stand Of corn will result,
except on the highest lands, and the
planting of cotton will be considerably
DELAYED. The rivers and creeks were
higher than they have been for some,
time. Bridges, roads and fields were
greatly washed up and injured, and early
vegetables much damaged. Our farmers
are hard at work again and will soon
recover the time lost.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
Local and Special.
Notice to Subscribers.

SUBSCRIBERS receiring their paper ,oah .
RED CROSS mark npor ii, are thereby notified
that arh the nert number their Subscription expires,
and unless rene,red, their names ,eM be erased from
our Subscription list All finding their papers
thus married ,rM do weH TO rene,c forih,oith In
order thct they may get erery neaaber.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The Presidents Louisiana Commission
seem, after all, about to relieve him
of tie necessity Of deciding between Mich
OILS and Packard. The compromise pro-
posed, is to reorganizs the Legislature,
upon prima facie seats, upon the returns
of the County Commissioners, disregard
ing the actions of the fraudulent Wells
returning board. The Nichols Legisla-
ture have accepted this proposition.
The end is near, and j. will be the trl-
umph Of the Democratic State Govern
ment, and the rule of the carpet-bagger
and scalawag will be kuown no more for
ever
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Several wells caved in here last week
from the heavy rains, and were filed up
with water and dirt even with the ground.
Five chimneys fell. one of which had
been Standing for forty years.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

He had not slept wink for twenty
four hours, coughing all the time His
sister bought 25 cent bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup at the nearest drug
store, gave him dose, and the cough
was broken at once and he slept quietly
during the night.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Il Governor Hampton and Col. 4. G..
Haskell visit Charleston to-day as the
guests OF lie Washington Light Infantry.
The volunteer organizations Of the militia
will parade, and be reviewed by the
Governor. and all Charleston will be out.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

No mail this morning. Carrier asleep.
This is the third time, within week,
that the morning mail has not reachel
US. We are therefore deprived of the
latest news from the North and Columbia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The Methodist Conference at Marion
adjourned on the 18th instant, after Ri
important and interesting session. Reso-
lutious were adopted strongly recon-
mending tho claims of the Columbia
Female College and Of Wofford College
to the support of the public.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Seven paupers in the County Poor
House, five white and two colored. This
institution is conducted at an expense of
about twelve or fifteen dollars per month,
exclusive of the Stewardship, which is
twelve dollars and fifty cents more. This
we think very economical
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

We learn from the Columbia Register,
that much damage was done in the
Dutch Fork, by the recent wind and rain
storm, blowing down fences, &c. The
shed over our friend, Mr.. l. Haltiwanger's
steam mill, was blown down on the
machinery, damaging it materially.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

No mail from Pine Ridge and Counts
vile, last Friday, owing to the fiat chains
having been broken by the freshet in
Saluda, cutting the communications OF
Mr.. Eargle, our energetss mail carrier,
much to his disgust.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

i Last week, resolutions were proposed
in the New England Methodist Confer
ence, denouncing the Southern policy of
President Hayes, reviving tie lying SLAM
ders against Gen. NJ. c. Butler, in regard
to the Hamburg massacre, and declaring
that Governor Hampton was traitor
and finally they announced on Monday
last, that they had been informed that.
"Wm. H. Scott, an aged and highly,
respected member of the South Carolina
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Even if we are not smart We know
what to do when troubled with cough
or cold No doctor bills for us. We
take 25 cent note; so to the nearest
drug store and buy bottle OF Dr.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. One dose relieves "s and
one bottle cures US entirely.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

We met in the Court House on Mon
day last, Dr. J. ". Lowman, who was
here on business The Doctor looked:
tas if he prescribed for himself) hale and
hearty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
State of South Carolina,
LEXINGTON LOCNTH

n THE COUNT Uf FIUOh1t.
By S. P. WIngari, Esq. Judge OF Probate. ;
WHEREAS, John B. Kyzer. made applicf
w ton to me, to grant him letters q
administration on the estate OF DR.. S. L. hyzer,
late of said county, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and adnonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors OF the
said DR.. s. L. Kyzer, deceased. that they beG
appear. before me, in the Court of Probats
be held at Lexington Court House, on ting
day of May next, after publication hereof
II o'clock in the forenoon, to show Gauss
any they have, why the said administra
should not be granted
Given under my hand and SEAL this the
day Of April A. D. 1877.
S. P. WINGARD, (L.s.)
J. P. L.
.Apr IS: 2w--o27
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

<-Ip accordance with the notice OF Hon.
s. P. Wipgard, Master Of the County
Grange Pomona Grange was organ
led at this place on Wednesday last, by
delegates from the various County
Oranges, with the following officers for
this quarter:
Master.-J. W. Dreher.
Overseer.-S. P. Wingard.
Lecturer.-W. T. Brooker.
Steward. J. ". Geiger.
Asst. Steward-W. A. Leaphart.
Chaplain.-L. W. Rast.
Treasurer.-J. G. Able.
Secretary.-Mai. G. Leaphart.
Gate Keeper Robert \. Sem.
Ceres-Mrs NJ A. NJ. Wingard.
Pomona S. T. Rast.
Flora.-Mrs. Edward Geiger.
L. A. Steward Mrs. J. H. Counts, Jr.
Next meeting of Pomona Grange July
/, 1877. COL J. N. L;pscomb, OF New
berry, came over and assisted il organ
( izine this Pomona Grange.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

tpn Friday issssH5n: SIP. Ningard
rode into the apron of the bridge on the
Augusta Road, over twelve mile creek.
The apron was floating in consequence
of the high water He was thrown into
water over waist deep, and lis fine mare
escaped unhurt almost miraculously.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

There will be communion services in
the Lutheran Church at this place next
Sunday evening at o'clock. Prepara-
tory service Saturday night at 7 o'clock
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

County Commissioners met on Mon
dav. Accounts for Poor house, outside
paupers and few bridges paid. Quart
license granted Capt. d. J. Griffith, at
Summit. Meet again 1st May.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The Second Quarterly Conference OF
the Methodists of Lexington and the
Fork Circuits, will be held at this place,
on the first Sunday in June next, SER
vices commencing on the Friday previous
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Corn has been brought here for sale for
the past month, in preference to the COL
nmbia market, prices being better.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Trial Justice business is dull, with the
exception of little civil business. Col
lections slow.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Honest John Patterson says that
Charnberlain ought not TO have surren-
dered. He further says that the Repub-
licans will carry the State at the next
election by twenty thousand majority.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

ont provocation, while peacefully leaving
his church on the close Of ali evening
service"
The Ns,es and Courier is informed by
telegraph from Marion, that Scott is alive
and well, and performing without moles,
tation, his pastoral duties in the neigh
boring County of Marlboro.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Invalids, Lexington is the place to
recuperate and regsin health. Board
cheap, accommodations good.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

It is said that General NJ c. Butler is
sure of being admitted to his seat in the
United States Senate
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Cocoanuts,
Raisins, Candies of all kinds at Mrs. Har-
mans Confectionery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Howcs Great London Circus lost =
$4,000 Walrus in Charleston last week,
at the North Eastern Rail Road Depot.
The water was up to the waists of the
men unloading the cars. The open vat
filed with water in which the walrus
was kent, tilted to one side, while being
taken from the box chr, the monster was
spilled into the water, and making rush
escaped, first into Ashley River, and
thence to the ocean. His mate however,
did not ESCAPE, and she gave vent, every
ten minutes to her grief in musical howls.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Trial Justices can be supplied with the
necessary blanks by applying at this
Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Fresh bread, cakes. fruits and confec
tioneries always at Mrs Harman's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Let AT join the Governor in fulfilling
all of the pledges made by the Demo
cratic party dnring the campaign
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Chamber ain has formed partnership
N New York City, and will there prac-
tice law.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

"Dont you hear the turtle dove and
Listen to the Mockiug Bird" are appro-
pirate songs for the present month
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Our jail is again without an inmate
So much for home rule and good govern.
ment
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Mr.. A. H Aycock died at Batesburg
on Sunday morning last, about 4 o'clock,
after painful illness
The deceased was native Of North
Carolina. He came to this place some
five years since, and engaged largely in
the turpentine business About two
years ago he moved to Edgeheld, and
carried on the same business there.
Recently he went to Batesburg where he
started hotel, being also interested IN
turpentine in Georgia.
Mr.. Aycock was man OF energy and
enterprise. He leaves large and inter
esting family, who have the sympathy OF
the many friends Of the deceased in this
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Use Crampton's Imperial Soap, which
is said to be the best manufactured. For
sale at Mr.. P. 4. Hendrix's store, where
everything Of the best quality is always
found.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The grssshoppers have appeared in
Omaha.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18
TEE STATE OFFICES.

not proposing to surrender with him,
Governor Hampton on Saturday last ad-
dressed them letter requesting them to
turn oyer the records and papers, OF the
respective Offices, to the Democratic State
officers. On Monday lie received their
replies declining SO to do. Cardozo. IN
his reply, in substance charged, though b
in respectful language, that Governor
Hampton's letter indicated purpose to
violate his pledges to President Hayes,
that the question should be lett to the
Courts for settlement under the forms OF
law. Moreover, that the Governor had
voluntarily stated to him, Cardozo, that
tue question should be decided by the
Courts, and tha. he could either occupy
his Office, or seal it up, to remain undis-
.turbed until such decision should be
reached.
The Governor replied to this letter of
Cardozo as follows:
STATE OF South CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
CoLraB1A, April l6, 1871
+. L. CUdozo, Esq.
, SIR:-As you have misapprehenied the
purport of my communication of Satur-
day and portion of my conversation
with you, it is due to you, as we'll as to
myself, that my correct position should
he understood. l have entertained no
idea Of passing Judgment as to any claim
you rlay have to the Office of Treasurer.
This question belongs to another tribunal
where it must be settled. In using the
sword "ofice," I merely meant to desig-
nate the room now used by You, until
thscourts decide whosis the proper Gus
todian of this room, and the State prop
erty in it. I proposed that it should be
locked and sealed There will be no
violation of any rights in pursuing this
course. The present occupants of these
rooms can lock them, seal can be at
tached, and no one shall have access to
them until it is decided to whose custody
they should be committed.
My communication conveyed a sug-
cestion as to the course you should pur-
sue, out as you decline to follow it,
must take such action as will protect me
in guarding the property Of the State
= This can be done by the plan indicated
II am, respectfully yours,
WADE HAMPTON
has nossssti ssti0n the Governor will L. take
ceed on,v >@ade : public. He will pro
The Governor will psssaSss ,&" . ,x,r r'h ~
prevent the property of the -:
being stolen, or the records fro1 M
mutilated and destroyed. Eviaenco s
exist in those records to Send sor.a
those very scamps to the pepitsnt;,r,.
LArER-Governor Hampton has in
structed the keeper of the State Home
to seal up the rooms occupied bv H.,
Radical State officials, and to allow accss.
tono one until thclegal issues arc decided
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Farmers are little behind time with
their crops.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

The health of Lexington is unsur-
passed. A summer resort equal to any
in the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

Crazy Horse, with his band, makes
proposit;ons-for q council with the United
States officers. He keeps at safe dis
lance
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1877-04-18

We: .ares having pleasant weather AID
the martins chat cbeerfully.