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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
The Fence Law.

ain MociSlinburg county, N. g., tho
new tcnco law is working wonders,
says the Greenvillo News. 1t was
first applied to single township and
now, the whole county is fenced
around. 1t is impossible to estimate
the advantages OF this system. Tho
lands will be enhanced ono hundred
per cent, and hundreds Of voxatious
law suits avoided when evory farmer
must keep his stock on his own land.
In South Carolina this system will
work we'll in tho middle country-that
is, all the country between the
barron pine lands and the foot of the
mountains. We hope the law will
be enacted by the Legislature OF South
Carolina, giving any township or
county in the State tho privilege of
adopting the system for tho township
or county by popular vote. We un-
stand tho people Of Anderson are
anxious to test the question again by
vote. Abbeville, Laurons, Newborry,
Union, and the lower townships of
Greonville would save millions by the
system"
We are not sure that tho e'Fenco
Law" would provo q saving to the
farmers in this section Of the State,
though some of our largest and best
farmers are in favor of it. Tho lower
section of this County, where the
population is moro dense, and tho
torost has been more extensively
cleared up would, perhaps, be bone~
fitted by the law, while the section of
country from this place to tho top of
the Blue Ridge, where the population
is more sparse, and there is good
range, an abudance of forest land and
a good stock raising section it would
probably be disadvantage to the
farmers. Tho question will doubtless
DO brought up before the noxt Legis>
laturo, and in order TO understand the
desire of the citizens of Pickons County
in reference to the law, we invite q
discussion Of the question through tho
columns of the SENTINEL.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
Two Men Rnrnt.

About seven o'clock on the evening
of the 1st instant, says the Greenvillo
News, quite an Excitement was cre-
ated in the vicinity Of tho store re-
Gently occupied by J. H. Morgan q
Co., and which was destroyed by the
late fire, by the finding of portion
of the remains OF two persons, who
are supposed to have lost their lives
by the fro. A femus bono was found
!! in the debries of the rear room of the
store; and Dr.. Miles examined it, and
gave it as his opinion, that the man
was burnt in the late file; and towards
the front of the building, there was
discovered an arm bone, the bumerus,
as DR.. Miles termed it, and this he
thinks has been laying there long
time, and was not the result Of the
fire; but he could not say for certain
that tho man was burnt in this fire.
The city authorities have ordered q
general lock for tho balance of the
romans this morning.
1t somewhat remarkable that these
bodies have not before been discov~
cred; as it has boon suspicioned, that
thore was foul play in the burning of
the block on Coffeo street, and that Il
white man and n negro both bad
characters, have been missing ever
since the fire. No doubt there will
be somo startling developments in a
day or two, as the authorities arc de-
termincd TO ferret the matter to the
bottom.
This is one of Spcights' big April
fools.-ED. SENTINEL.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
Hampton's Government Establishe

Hampton's Government Established
The long expected order for the
withdrawal of tho troops from the
State House has at last boen promul>
gated, and Hampton's government
practically acknowledged by tho Pres
ident. This secures peace, prosperity
and happiness to the citizons of South
Carolina Our victory, so gallant!y
and gloriously won at tho ballot box
last fall, after long suffering and pa
tiont waiting, is at last to be fully re-
allied. The PROSTATE State will now
rise up and move forward with rapid
stridos to prosperous and glorious
future. The reign OF the carpet bag
gor and scalawag is at an end. South
Carolina is once moro in the hands OF
her native and true sons, and will re-
main there for all time to como. Let
us be thankful to the giver of all good
for this blessing. .,. ..
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
The Ring of the True Metal.

"A prominent Democratic member
OF Congress-, from Pennsylvania,
writing to fIiond in Washinxto
city says: ...
81 fear our Southern friends have
been too credulous, and are about to
be shamefully deceived. Hayes has
lost the opportunity Of his life. A
withdrawal of the troops in Louisiana
was expected by everybody and that
would have givon poaco to the coun.
try. The Republicans are surprised
at his course themselves. For my
part, l will not vote a dollar to main
tain the army whilo it is used to prop
Paokatd and Chamberlain"
This is the ring of the true metal.
and wo foel confident it will be the
sentiment Of every Democratic Con-
gressmen, and when tho extra session
Of Congress moots on the 4th of Juno
if Mr. Hayes has not withdrawn tho
troops, from South Carolina and Lou>
isiana by that time he will find that
he must do SO or disbanI tho army
Congress is master of the situation
and we feel assured it will exercise its
power. a @ q. ..-... .... ..... .
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
Sheriff'S Sale.
STATE OF. SOUTH CAROLINA.
PICKENS COUNTY.

Qy virtue ofa decretal order from Hon T. RI.
- Cooke, Judge of the 8th judicial Circuit,
will sci: to the highest bidder, for cash, on
Saled"y in May next, the following Rel
Estate, to wit:
All the following described Lot$o Parcels
of Land, situate i'll the Town Of Liberty, in
Plckens County, S. c.. viz: Lot No. 13, stu
ate on Front and Second streets, East side,
containing One Eighth of an acre-exceptinp
theretrom, that portion owned by @. N.
Broom and r. l.. Stanscll; Lot No. 20 ON
Ihlrd street, East side, containing Thirty-six
Rods; Lot No. AZ on Main and Sc econdsstreets,
West side, containg One acre and Eight Rods;
Lot No. 48 on Main and Third Streets ad-
joining Lots No. Al and 81, containing One
acre and Eight Rods Lot No. 5, South of
Railroad on Fourth street, containing Forty
one Rods. Levied on as the property of
Samuel NJ. Holcombo at the suit Of Cforo4
tlosure) w. II. Hocombe.
TERMS CASH.
JOAB MAULDIN, SIC.
april 5, 1877 80
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
FOR THE PICKENS SENTINEL.

MR.. EDITOR EARLY on the morning
of the 10Th ult., according to previous
arrangement, the Sheriff, Probate
Judge, attorneys mmissionersj jurors
and witnesses, along with very re-
spectacle crowd Of spectators, assem-
bIed at W. W. Knights, near the line
between Pickens and Anderson Coun-
tics, for the purpose Of holding an in
QUESTION in the case of w. Walkor
Russell, ex parto, John s. Walk
er and Eleanor J. Walker tor lu-
naoy. Tho court was organi zed and
opened by G. l.. Hollingswo orth, Esq,
attorney for the plaintiff, assisted by
the Sheriff and Probate Judge. Being
organized tho court proceeded to busi-
ness. The first witness examined was
Dr. S. w. Clayton, for tho plaintiff,
followed by Dr. T. w. Folger, w. w.
Russell and others-crossed examined
by r. A. Child, Esq, attorney for the
defendents. The examination was
very interesting-'defendants interrupt
ing tho witnesses at short intervas-
the Sheriff calling out at the top of his
voice, "silenco in courtw Examina-
ton of witnesses progressed unit
through with when tho attorney for
the plaintiff and the attorney for tho
defendants levellcG their heavy artil-
lery at each other, and managed it
with moro than their usual skill and
ability, especially Mr.. Child, for the
defendants; it has been admitted, we
believe, by all present, that he made
the master effort of his life, under the
circumstances. His speech was truly
an able one. Though, unfortunately
for him, the evidence was all against
him. The jurors were also familiar
with the circumstances and surrounds
ings in the case. During his remarks
he proposed to submit to the court
that such and such evidence or tests
maRy was not competent in the case.
In his excitement he crys out, "where
is the court" and being shown the
court, he says, "yourhonor will excuse
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april 5, 1877
Sheriff Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PICKENs COUNTY.

FICKENs COUNTY.
IN TIE COURT or COMMA ON PLEAS
S. d. Keith, James A.. Griffin and J. G. Grif-
fin, rs Surviving Administrators of the
Estate Of L. II. Griffin, Senior, deceased,
Plaintiffs
again,t
Andy Bowen and Alonzo NJ. Folger, De-
fendants
Come plaint to Foreclose Mortgage Of Real
Estate.
DY virtue of q decretal order from His
ID Hon. 7. II Cooke, Judge of the 9Th Ju-
dicial Circuit in this case bearing date the
sixth day of March. \. d., 1877, | will sell
to the highest bidder, before the Court House
door at Pckcns Court House, between the
legal hours Of sale, on Monday, the seventh
day CT May next, the following described
LAND, to wit:
All that Piece, Parcel or LOT Of LAND,
lying near the Town Of Pickcns, known as
Lot No.. 3, and lying on the South side Of
Main street, containing one acre, more or
less, and adjoining No. 2 on the East and
No. on the West, whereon Andy Bowen
now lives.
TERMS CASH-Purchascr 10 pay extra
for titles.
JOAB MAULDIN, s.po.
april 5, 1877 80
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God that they would sacrifice evcry-
thing TO win. [Cheers ] IA voice
"And you did VIM Yes, my friend,
we did win. You cannot Imagine
what those people had to bear to win
their constitutional victory; but they
won, and fully 10000 oolorod men CO.
operated with them; and now thou-
sands and tens ofthousands of colored
mon are paying taxes to my govern
ment. [Cheersl And now, all we
ask, and all | am going to Washing>
ton to ask, is that the Federal troops
be withdrawn from the State House of
South Carolina the only place in the
State whore my authority is not ro~
spected. Send the soldiers to the
barracks, whero they belong, and
leave the government of the State to
tho mon who are strong euough to sus.
tain it. My people tell me to hold on,
and 80 long as they have right to
give me such advice, SO holp me God
L will hold on. Prolonged cheering ]
WAsuINeToN, March 29.-Governor
Hampton, Gordon and Conner, took
lunch with tho President at 2 o'clock,
to day.
Thore is nothing feared now in the
South Carolina case but delay.
! The statement telographed hence
that Senator Gordon and Secretary
Schurz had drawn up a paper which
Governor Hampton refused to sign is
untrue in all it's details.
Tho Cabinet is discussing yoster-
days Interview with Gov. Hampton.
The delegation from the Charleston
Chamber of Commerce have divided
themselves into Committees to call on
the several Secretaries.
"A popular demonstration in honor
Of Governor Hampton has been, with
groat persuasion, avoided by conser-
vative leaders, who apprehond that
under tho circumstances 1T would not
be in good taste.
1t is said to day by gentlemen who
have called upon the President in be-
half of the Hampton government that
while he favors that government, he
yet secs no means by which Cham :
bcrlain can be satisfactorily disposed
Of
Governor Hampton visited Senator
Bayard and somo other friends and
dined with Fernado Wood to day.
Tho President doubted to a colors
ed delegation whether he would ap-
point Prof Langston Commissioner of
Agriculture.
Though no direct knowledge is OBJ
tainablo from official sources as to tho
intentions Of the Government regard
ing South Carolina, thero is an im~
preston, sustained by various facts,
that the end of the deliberations now
progressing will be an order with
drawing tho troops from the State
House at Columbia, and the consc-
quont practical recognition of Govern,
or Hampton.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05

DEFINITION OF CHAMBERLAIN. -
Chamberlain is a compound unconsti-
tutional noun, black in person, de-
c!ining in number, African gender,
"desperate' case and governed by
negroes, according to the old Puritan
rule-one ignoramus is governed by
another.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
A CoUNTRYMAN.

Boston, March 26.-Advices from
Congo, West coast of Africa, Jan. Is,
states that the British war Steamer
AVIAN destroyed seven villages on Con
go river, and killed. three natives as
punishment for pIunderlng the Amor
lean schooner Thomas Niokerson, of
New York. The vessel had been can.
tured by the natives, and about thirty
tons Of coffeo carried up tho country.
She was fred by the Avan in order to
prevent further plundering.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
Hampton on His Way to Washington

Hampton on His Way to Washington
Every where on the road crowds
assemble to greet him. At Winnings
ton, Goldsboro, Magnolia, Wilson,
Rocky Mount, Halifax, Weldon, and
Richmond, the people rushing to
shake hands with him and bidding
him God speed.
The following is Governor Hamp-
tons speech at Wilmington, March
23th:
"My friends, 1 go to Washington
simply to state boforo tho President
the fact that tho pooplo of South Car
olina have elected me Governor Of
that State. [ go there to say to him
that we ask no recognition from any
President. We claim the recognition
from the votes of tho peoplo of the
State. / go thero to assure him that
we are not fighting for party, but that
we are fighting for tho good of tho
whole country. I am.going there to
demand our rights; TO take nothing
less, so help me God. l go to. tell
him the condition that South Carolina
has boon in for years past; that our
people have been under disadvantages
never encountered by any other peo-
pie on this continent; that they CAR
ried the election; that thcy wore suc~
ccssful, and that thoy propose to en-
joy the fruits of their victory"
RICHMOND, Va, March 28.-Gov.
Hampton's progress as far as this has
been q continued series of the most
popular ovations ever given public
man. At Wilmington the demonstra-
ton was immense. Addressing tho
crowd, tho Governor said: IL 60 to
Washington to speak for the whole
people of South Carolina, because our
success will give the State peace and
security and all the reforms we need.
I simply demand our rights as Ameu
rican citizens. We ask nothing moro;
we will take nothing less. We have
won the victory, and we moan to
keep it.
At every station the men rushed
into the car to shake his hand and
the ladies to give him bouquets. From
Weldon to Richmond the receptions
were warm, and at Petersburg the
train was welcomed by q fuislade of
rockets and torpodoes
AT Richmond tho greatest demon~
stration OF all took place.
RICHMOND, March 28.-Governor
Wade Hampton and party arrived
here at $50 P. NJ. en- route for Wash
ington. He was mot at the depot by
an immense concourse of people, mum.
bering fully 5000, including the Con-
servative clubs of the city, with music
and committees CT prominent citizens,
and was received with great enthusi+
asm, amid firoing Of cannon and fires
works. An address of welcome was
mado by Hon. A. M. Kelley, ex,May-
or Of Richmond. After returning
thanks for the ovation, Governor
Hampton said he interpreted the de-
monstration as tribute to the cause
he represented-good government,
home rule and reform. The people of
South Carolina, he continued, are in
earnest. We had tried compromise
in vain, so last fall we planted our
feet firmly on the constitution and be.
gan battle for our rights, We re-
membered that ours was one of the
original thirteen Stales, and strong
men and noble women joined hands !
in the struggle, declaring by Almighty
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05

Gen. Hancock has been interviewed
"A reporter captured him in Missouri.
The General said he did not sock tho
next Democratic nomination for Pres
ident, but he would not doclno it. IT
elected he would probably decline the
ihterposifion of an electoral commits
sion.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05

The remains Of tho late Gen. Wag-
ner were disinterrcd at WalhuIla last
week, and carried to Charleston by
an escort of citizens, for the purpose
of reinterment 1T the lattor place.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-04-05
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COT1NTY or PICEENs.

ts SoUNTY OF i ICKERS.
IN TIE COURT or COMMON PLEAS.
Stephen d. Keith, James A. Griffin and J.
Calhoun Griffin, Surviving Administrators
Of E. H. Griffin, Senior, deceased, Plaintiffs.
against
A. r. Newton Felger, Alonzo NJ. Folger and
b. Fletcher Lesley, Defendants.
Complaint to Foreolose Mortgage of ReaI
Estate. . .......
DY virtue ola decretal order of His Hon.
- 7. II. Cooke, Judge of the 9th judicial
Circuit, in this case, bearing date the sixth
day of March, A. D., 1877, will sell to the
highest bidder, before the Court House door
Mt Pickens Court House, between the legal
hours of sale, on Monday, the seventh day Of
May next, the following described Premises,
to wit:
All those certain Pieces, Parcels or Tracts
Of Land near the Town Of New Pickens,
known as Lots No. and No. 2, containing One
and Three Quarter acres, more or less, and
lying South of Main street. West Of the Good
lett House, adjoining the Lots of s. D. Good~
lett, deceased on the East, Andy Bowen on
the West, on the South by Lots and 8, purI
chased by E. E..Mason. ........ ..s,-}
TERMS CASH. Purchasers to pay extra
for titles. ...' o.. .'.-.0.. 2. %
JOAB MAULDIN, s.p.o,.
april 5, 1877 . 80
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Saddles. Harness & Leather

DURCHASED in large quantities and sold
L at low prices. Call and examine the
largest and cheapest stock of Saddles ever in
the city, with an abundance Of Harness of
latest styles and best selected material. Also,
Hames, Collars, Whips, &c. Hides, Tallow
and Leather wanted at all times. Shoemakers
Tools and Shoe Findings a speciality.
VARDRY MoBEE,
Main street, Greenville, s. @.
March Is, 1877 ~ 4
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Sheriff Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
PICKENs County.

pY virtue of m order to me directed by
ID u. G. Field, Esq Judge of Probate,
in and for said County, 1 will sell to the
highest bidder, on Saleday in May next 9th J
the following described REAL ESTATE, to
wit;
All mat PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND,
situate in the COUNTY and State aforesaid, on
branches Of Golden's creek, adjoining lands
of VIM. W. Clayton, Taylor O'dell, Cato
Banks and others, containing 254 acres, more
or less. Sold as the property Of Emily Banks
and others, for partition.
TERMS CASH. IN,
JOAB MAULDIN, $50.
april s, 1877 80
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There has been five suicides in Co.
lumbia within tho last eight weeks,
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From Washington
Latest
HHamptOm's Government AS
SUIreGa.
SUNreGa.
THE TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN

The following telegram to Mr.. Ham
lin Beattie was received in Greenville
on Sunday evening, and made glad
the hearts of every good citizen to
whom it was shown, as it was the first
reliable information received
New York, April 1, 1877.
Hamlin Beatt;e-Groenvillo, S. G.
Tho troops are to be withdrawn to-
morraw. This is official.
J. e. BEATTIE.
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The following dispatch, dated April
1st, 1877, was received to day, by Pool
and McBco.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Hampton
Government assured. | leave to-
night.
M G. BUTLER
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The State of South Caroline

THO state OF South C0POEim@
PICKENs COUNTY.
By W. g. Field, Judge of Probate.
Whereas, Emma Taylor, has made spit to
me to grant nor Letters of Administration,
upon the Estate and Effects Of Lucinda Taylor,
deceased
The kindred and creditors of the said
Lucinda Taylor, deceased, are therefore cited
to be and appear before me, in the Court of
Probate to be holden at Pickens G. H., on
Thursday, 10th day of April, inst, at IL
o'clock, a. M, to shew cause, if any they
have, why the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this, the
4th day Of April A. D., 1877,
W. G. FIELD, J.P.P.o.
april 5, 1877 80 Q
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-09-26

make al effort 90 release him, ~-t Aus'
Tin IL a0On ~ have u municipal cleo
ton, aud politics ara waxing eX'
trenely hot, As usual, the da2elte
and the Statesmen are arrayed against
each other, aud are NJ daggers' pOiuth'
Captain j II, Herbert, city clerk
Of Austin, IN spoken 0f ~ u candidate
Tor marsh al Of that place, The cOlln'
try around Austin continues to suiler
from dry weather, --'-- John Wesley
Hardin left Austin few days since
for Comanohe,
HiJTis0n COmiH-The Herald says
that u bold burglary VIA committed IN
Carthage on the night ~ the 3Oth ut,
by which Captain Bellamy was robbed
of 5000. The thief entered Captain
Bellamy'a store while all waH quiet,
quietly punched tho combination oil
Of his safe, aud helped himself 20 the
groenbacks. "A gang Of burglars are
doing Marshall, --- The residence Of
l.. w. Lloyd, Of Marshall, destroyed
10y fire. Not fully Insured. "A white
man named Flanagan, charged with
stealing n mule from Mr.. Albert Bell,
near Elyslan Fields waa pursued by u
party of citizens and shot, few days
ago. The wound was not serious, but
he concluded TO COME 10 town and sur.
RET der himself TO the authorities. -
The MARSHALL female institute opened
with sixty.nine pupils. Abe Harris
died from tho effects OF damp In u
new clstern he was digging, The
Marshall Messenger Will issue daily
during the fair.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-09-26

THAT excellent paper, the Hesperian
OF the 22d, has the following. Itwould
be we'll for the Dallas and Wichita peo>
pie to ponder little on the matter.
While Dallas does not wish to repudiate
these bonds, yet she will be forced to
do it if something is not speedily done
to set the road going:
There is considerable uneasiness man.
ifested by some concerning the repudia.
ton of the bonds issued to the Dallas
and Wichita railroad. The bonds were
issued for specific purpose-the cons
struction of the road. The manipula-
tors of the enterprise failed to construct
the road hence Dallas has paid out the
bonds and receives nothing in return.
1t the company will not build Dallas
must lose the money or repudiate. 1t
is question that will bear discussion
at any rate.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-09-26

WHy don't some individual owning n
claim against the Dallas and Wichita
push it now and force the sale of the
road, so that it will go into the hands of
a new management likely to finish and
equip it. Haven't we waited long
enough for DR., Reid2 The Kansas roll
ing mill company, Pointer and Oben.
chain, Calder and the rest, Sell out
the road to whoever will buy and cons
plete it-Morgan, if no one elsc But
it would be much better to put it into
the hands of company willing to re.
duce it from standard to q narrow
guage road.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-09-26

We do not like to be considered im>
Fortunate, but il really does seem to us
that Dallas should by oil means send a
competent delegation to weatherford
on the Goth. 1t is Of vital Importance
TO us that our railroad connections be
extended in all directions. The long
pause Of the Texas and Pacific at Fort
Worth has taught Dallas lesson, and
one which ought now TO insure the
prompt attention of her merchants
property-holders, bankers and citizens
generally to the vast Importance of
pushing the terminus TO Weatherford
at the earliest possible moment. Here
is her opportunity, and il only remains
to be seen if the men now controlling
her mercantile interests are equal 10
the splendid chance offered. We firm>
ly believe that il Dallas were to sub,
scribe five thousand dollars even. the
road would reach weatherford by JAMS
uary let. Think oft, and do let us
have some action in the matter in time
10 be represented at Weatherford on
Saturday.