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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04
HEADQUARTERS TwELrTH BRIGADE,
s. @. VOLUNTEER STATE TRoops.

. ABBEvILLEj,S. c.; March 25, 1878.
General Orders No. l.
In pursuance of instructions from the Office
ofthe Adjutant and Inspector General l hereby
assume command Of all the Infantry Com.
nanies composing tho Volunteer State
Troops in tho counties ofAbbeyillo, Anderson.
Pickens and Oconee.
| have appointed the following gentlemen
upon my staff:
j. @. IIomphil. Assistant Adiutant Geno,
raj. with tho rank Of Major. asr
W. j. Stribling, Inspector General, with the
rank of Major.
II. D. A. Biemann, QaartofmasteS, With
tho rank of Major
D.F Bradley, Paymaster, with the rank Of
), j. Lewis. Gommissary, with tho rank Of
3. S. Mccullough, Ordnance olioor, With
the rank of Major.
j.. S. Murray, Chaplain, with the rank Of
y. 9. Brown, Surgeon, with the rank of
Major. !,
Eugene 3. Gary. Aido-de-oamp, with the
rank Of Captain.
David Aiken, Aldo do Camp, with tho rank
Of Captain.
These officers have been commissioned by
the Governor and will he obeyed and respected
accordingly. ROBERT r.. iIEMPlIILL.
Brig. Gen. Comd'g 18th Brigate, V. S. I. S. G.
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LAW OF GENERAL INTEREST.

70 Amend the law relating to Juries and
as Jurors.
BE 1t resolue@ by tho Senate and House
Iof Representatives of tho State of South
Carolina, now met and sitting in General
Assembly, and by tho authority Of the
,same hl, a.,
SHcrtoR i. That tho Board Of Jury Com
mlssioners for'the County of Orangebnrg shall
prepare a now Jury list for the said county as
soon as practicable after tho passage Of this
act; and that grand and petit Jurors shall be
drawn from the list so prepared, to servo at
tho next ensuing: sessions of tho Courts of
General Sessions and Common Pleas for said
county; and that the grand and petit jurors so
drawn shall be held and taken to be lawful
jurore for the oourts aforesaid in like manner
as # the said list bad been prepared during
the'month of January last.
SEC. 2. That whenoser the Jury list of any
cohnty shall be destroyed by Are or other
casualty, or whehovcr It shall'bo hold by any.
court of'compotent Jurisdiction that tho jury,
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list of any county has been uniawfully pre-
l1rorss teerefrom.it shall be the duty Of tho
Board OF Jury Commissoners Of the county
to prepare Q special jury list for the said
county forthwith. in tho manner now pre-
sarabed by law, from which special list grand
and petitjurors shall be drawn for the Courts
of Geperal Sessions and Common Plens for
suoh county until the annual jury list shall
have been prepared for such county during
tn9 month OF January next thereafter.
SEQ. 3. That oil acts and parts of aots
inconsistent with this act be, and the same are
hereby, repealed.
AN AcT to Restore the Remedy of Distress
for Rent.
Be tt enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the State of South
Carolina, now mot and sitting in General
Assembly, and by the authority of the
same, That 6oction Is, Chapter LXXXIV, of
th9 General Statutes, and 80 much of Chapter
CALFll as repeals an act for tho botter Sc
carity of rents and to prevent frauds oom-
mltted by tenants, made of force in this State
on the twelfth day of December, in the year
OF our Lord ono thousand seven hundred and
twelve, be. and the snuno are hereby; repealed:
and the said aet entitled "An act for the bet
ter security. of rents and to prevent frauds
committed by tenants Is Hereby ro-onacted
and had6 Of force In this Stato: Provided.
that no property shall be seized under q dis
tress warrant for rent. except such rs belongs
to tho tenant in his own right
Approved March l8, 1878.
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COUNTY CONVENTION.

Ameeting Of the County Convention of the
Democratic. party will be held in the Court
House, at Walhalla. on the third SATURDAY
in April next. The object Of tho meeting 10
to elect officers for tho ensuing year, and
counsel together as to the best means Of re-
organizing md strengthening the party. The
various clubs throughout the County will hold
meetings ON some convenient day and elect
one delegate to the County Convention for
every ton members on their rolls. A full
attendance is desired.
w. O. KEITH, County Chairman.
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TIE 4 \; 3 EOlVEE COURIER
BY KEITH, SMITH q 90.
sSALIIAkLA, s. g.:
s H Y ~ i---r------ Q -------- 80
THURsDAY, APRIL a, 1878.
- KEI1H. s SMITH q 90.
S,EsElssssS,

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The Next Campaign.

The work Of reorganizlng the Democratic
Clubs throughout the State hos begun in several
counties. In our county We notice that Provi-
dence Club has held meeting, elected officers
and appointed delegates to the County Conven.
tion to be held on the third Saturday in this
month. We would like to see the spirit Of
( Providence Club animating all our people, for
while We admit this is o busy season to tho
farmers, yet we consider nothing Of equal i'm
portance at this time TO thorough preparation
fer the coming campaign. We have suffered SO
long and SO much from bad government and
oppressive taxation that it seems the remedy of
this evil alone would prompt our people to
activity in every thing looking to the success Of
the Democracy. It is true the government is
still expensive, but much has been done 10
economizo it In the last two years and much
moro to render its administration honest and
capable. Much sill remains TO be done In the
future, and the only way to success Is to hold
what we have gained and add to our strength
The last campaign was ho!ly contested and
partial success was barely realized. With energy
and activity on the part Of the Democracy we
may prevent opposition this faff OF IL IL comes,
may easily overcome it al the polls On the
contrary, lukewarmness and Indifference will
both invite opposition and render success
difficult and doubtful. Let cur people, then
organize ut once and prepare for the coming
contest. 1t is full time thas the Iocnl and
county organizations were completed, though
the active work Of %the campaign may then bo
deferred to August and September. The first
step Is tho election Of officers for the County
Club, called for the third Saturday md in fb;a
meeting every local club should bo represented
Let oil the local clubs organize during the next
two weeks, elcct officers and send up delegates
to tho County Convention. After this meeting
the clubs will bo ready OF any future time to
move in solid array in any matter pertaining to
the public welfare.
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New YoRK, March 31.--Eighty-tive failureeiS
ere reported in this city for the month Of
tmharGn; ia aggsegato liabilities Of $ll77, ,a26,
sne latter being slightly. in excess Of The
TOR several years past The number of fall
nres ne compared with tho month Of February.
shows an increase of about thirty-seven per
cent. while the liabilities have increased In
round numbers to $3,6O0,00O. A large num4
Der of old and prominent houses have failed
during the month.
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Court nj a,Icke,,s

Opened on the third Monday in March and
adjourned on>Tuesday night OF the second week
NJ y o'clock. Judge AIackey left soon after the
adjournment to attend the grand demonstration
ut Anderson. The criminal business occupied
the court till Wednesday, at l O'clock P. NJ,
tho cases being short and soon disposed Of.
There were two cases of murder, in both of
which verdict of mansaughter was found; ono
oase OF burglary, several cases Of grand larceny
and several Of assault and battery. The county
sent five persons to the penitentiary. four of
whomwere colored, the sentences being two for
sixteen years each for rhanslaughter, ono for ten
years for grand larceny and ono for FIVE years
for grand larceny, and one white man for
two years for mauslaughter. Tho two cases Of
grand larceny were for stealing horses.
ny reason Of the trouble and excitement
growing out'of the raids Of Redmond dupine
the week previous, and the bad conduct Of The
revenue officials In the county in the past, the
Grand Jury were kept in session, examining
into these matters until Thursday evening al s
O'Clock, when they made tl.eir report and the
OWL court was opened. Bills Of indictment
were found against Redmond for robbery and
also against scveral revenue officials fer yhpious
SAA0ho0o oolhhiItcu uuuor COIOI OI ONCE. SQuQo
Mackey found the county in state Of general
confusion aud left It In peace and order. He
exhibited both firmness and sound judgment
under tho circumstances surrounding him, and
produced a good impression on the people and q
wholesome influence on the future administra.
tion Of the county.
The civil business was heavy, the six calendars
containing 179 cases, q large majority Of which
were iitigatcd. The Judge held court from tile
opening Of the civil court to the oloso until 12
and 4 o'clock at mig ght and disposed Of about 1875
I, casos. The business In the future will be light
md after another term the calendars will be
clear. Nearly all the jury cases were disposed
of, 80 that the Jane term will be able to leave
but little on tlto.other dookets.
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The municipal election passed Off very
quietly in Columbia on lasts Monday. Nine
.hundrod and eighty-two votes were polIed.
.As there was no opposition, Capt. Stanley and
tho whole Democratic ticket were elected
8almost unanimously.
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;sYIe State Democratic Executive Committee
assilhnieot in Columbia on Wednesday, 10th
April Instant, +
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

~ Tho coinage at the United States mint in
Philadolp during March was 1920 gold
pieces. 1,l53,700 silver pieoes, including
l,o0l,50O new silver dollars, and GOO base
CONE 1G G representing total valuation Of $l,-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

There will be alneeting Of tho Democratic
Club Of Seneca City on Saturday, the 18th
instant, for the purpose of efecting delegates
to the Democratic County Convention, which
meets OF WafhaIla Court House on the third
Saturday of April, 1878. A full turn out of
tho members Of the club is desired.
B. FRANK SLOAN, President.
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wai,alia Democratic Club.

The Walhalla Democratic Club will meet In
tho Court House Friday evening, April 9th, at
"a ?. NJ. All are requested to attend, as officers
will be elected for the campaign Of 1878.
G. r. WATSON, President.
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FAN Creek Democratic club,

The members Of Fall Creek Democratic Club
are requested to meet at Fall Greek Church on
Saturday, tho 18th instant, for the purpose Of
eleoting new officers and delegates TO tho County
Convention. II. A. II. GIBSON,
President.
w n RonrprooN Sooroto~r
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Providence Club.

PaoviDENcE CnURcH, March 23d. 1878.
Editors Keo,oee Couriew The Providence
Democratic Club met according to adjourn.
ment, President F. L. Sitton in the Chair.
A call was made for signers to our club
roll which was responded to by gcodly
number.
Wont into an election for delegates to rop.
resent this club in tho County Convention to.
be held at Walhalla on the third Saturday in
April proximo, which resulted in the choice Of
Maj. A. n. Broylos, +. L: Sitton and n. o..
Tribble.
Maj. A. n. Broyles offered the following
resolutions, which were adopted unanimous
Res0IDed. That we will cooperate with all
similar clubs in pushing forward the good
work begun under the administration of Gov.
Wads Hampton, and that we adhere to the
principles enunciated in the platform of 1876;
that We earnestly and cordially invite all good
citizcns, regardless Of race or color, to unite
with Us in establishing and maintaining that
peace so auspiciously begun; TINT VIC regard
Gov. Wade Hampton as tho horo of the day,
who has beflled tho storm; who amid disscn-
ton and confusion, such as few countries havo'
witnessed, by his frmncss and executive
ability, has eHlmed the tumult and poured oil
on the troubled waters.
Resolved, Thai We, with all our unified
energies, will support hiiA as our leader in
the coming campaign.
On motion, agreed that editors Of KEowEE'
COURIER be requested to publish these reso.
lutions. 7. L. SITrON, Presidont.
II. 0. TRIDDLE, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

A BELL PjNc1l TAx,-Mr. Brooks offered
in tho New York Assembly a resolution in
tended to substitute tho M,ffet liquor law
of Virginia Cor the law of 1857 in New York
oa'y is tho opinion Of the au,hor Of the
liquors are alleged, on competent authority,
to bo sold over the bars Of Now York City
yearly, tax on cvory drink registered by tho
Mofet punch would yield an immense annual
revenue to tho city treasury and opernte bone.
,ticially in other ways. lie thinks tho law
would be popular with liquor dealers, mas
much as it requires consumers to pay cash for
evcry glass at tho time when it is drank, and
that it would tend to kill off low grog shops
whore poisonous liquors are now sold at low
prices, which would be increased by the tax.
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HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH BRIoAEE,
5. @. VOLUNTEER STATE TRooPs,

- q, %, o, 3.
General Orders No. 9.
|, All commanding ,ofieors Of Infnntry
Companies Of tho Volunteer State Troops in
the Counties of Apbcyillc, Anderson, Piokens
and Oconee will forthwith report full and
c,mpleto roster Of tho officers and men Of
said companies. to the following officers:
The companies of Abbeville County to
Captain L. B. Gary, Abbesille, S. C.
Tho companies of Anderson County to
Major ID. s. MoCallongh, IIonoa Path. S. G.
D. q. Bradley. Pickens 9. H., S. g.
Tho companies of Oconeo County to Major
w. j. Stribling, Walhalla, S. G.
IL. Tho officers charged with this duty will
report TO- these Headquarters without delay
for further Instructions.
By order Of Brigadier- General IIemphill.
j. O. HEMPIIILL,
Major y x. A. q. 18th Brigade, ST, S. c..
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Hampton at AbbeyIllc.

/ ABnEyILLs, March 20.-Oid Abbevilic, first
in Tao list of counties. would not DO content
with tho second place in testifying her appre.
citation Of Governor Hampton and his work.
and, despite the fact that but day or two had
boon allowed for preparation, and that an
extended notice of his coming was impossible
nndor tho circumstances, another lurge crowd
assembled to day to hear and endorse him. 1t
was remarked by all as q most significant
and cheering sign that tho majority of his
audience to day were colored mon Of tho best
class, and these We'd with the whites in their
demonstrations Of onthusiasm: There were
also very many ladies present, and tho Go
vernon rs usual was overwhelmed with floral
tributes and approving smiles.
The regular speeches were delivered by
Governor Hampton, Judges Mackoy and
Thomson, Col. Cothran md. Con. Mcdowan.
These were followed by several oolored ora
tors, who made most effcotive speeches on !.
dorsing the Governor and his administration
Alter tho speaking the Governor had'a re.
ception in tho parl6r' Of the Aistof House,
wn9,e 0n% rodoo,yn many ladies' WSro sec
tho colored people in the pdblic square, and
the Governor and; his party were then ehter.
tained by Con. McGowan.
Governor Hampton, leaves Abbevillo for
Columbia to morrow, and q series of demon.
strations await him on tho return route
NoRroLK, VA, March 81. Tho funeral Of
Major s. Pitts. who was shot in an encounter
at Eastvilo, Va. last Thursday A. NJ, with
A. s. Thorn, took place yesterday. Deceased
was the son Of the late Judge E. b. Pitts, and
nephew of Senator Donnis, Of Maryland. Ills
opponent, young Thorn. is n grand nephew of
tho late Governor Tazowcll, of this State.
Both fell at the second fire, Pitts shot through
/ the head dead; Thorn shot in the mouth and
throat, the ball tearing away tho palate and
lodging in'the vertobrae. Ills oondtionis pres
chtious '.~
KILLED His TATHER.--On Saturday last,
Jessie Mitohum and his son, in company with
Henry W.'Black; were on tloir WY home
from Branchvilfe,,w young Mitchum and
Black became involved in a difficulty. The
former drew a pistol and attempted to shoot
the latter. At this critical moment, tho old
gentleman sprang bctwecn the two disputants,
and while attempting to arrest tho bloody pur.
pose of his son received tho ball from his sons
pistol that was intended for Mr.. Black, from
tho,cffocts Of which he died. - Collelon Demo.
graf.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

Dr.. I. j. Goodwyn, an old and we'll known
citizen Of Columbia, died suddenly at Fort
Motto. Sunday. DR.. Goodwin was Mayor Of
Columbia for many years and at the time of
its surrender to Sherman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

COLUMBIA, s. O., April Information baa
Just reached here that horrible murder wo,
committed yesterday at Dbko, O station on
the Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta Rail.
road, O few miles above hero. Mr.. j. Borne
had an altercatiov with his two sona, and both
left the house, Fhe elder son, William. re.
turned In short time, armed with a pistol.
an6shot his father in the head three times.
killing him almost instantly. The muYdorer
has not yet been caught.
/ AmaRs body, docomposed beyond recopniY
tion, was found floating in tho Congaree to day.
Gov. Hampton was 60 years old Maroh
The PresBytery Of S6utll Carolina meets in
the Clinton Church (Enurehs) on the 10th Of
April next.
Governor Hampton hos returned 20 Column
biaafter having mstwith splendid oyatiohs in
Anderson and Abbevillc..
The latowar news from Europe has caused
general improvementin prices in tho Prol
duce Exchange, New York.
Sheriff Bowen of charleston, has como out
for Hampton for Governor, and for tho re.eleo.
tion Of the other State officers.
The dead look continues OF, the Eastern
question: The British lion is still 'roafineuf,d
the Russian boar swapping his teeth
The Housc Committee on exponditdreshas
limited tho teos Of, United States MarsRals to
s 70, wy, O, the opay Of Chlcf Deputy Marshals to
$iS,ooo, and that Of other deputies TO 81 800.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-04-04

The total receipts at the cotton seaports of
this country from September 1, 1877, up to the
latest dates were a,865,al0 bales, and s,7l6. 29s
bales the year previous, showing ON incroase Of
160,0l2 bales.
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VEGETINE
Dyspepsia, Nervousness and
General Debility. # M

BERNARDsToN, MASS, 1878.
Wo the undersigned. having used Vegctine,,
take pleasure in recommending it to all those
troubled with humors Of any kind dyspepsia,
nervousness or general debility, il being the
Great Blood Purifier. Sold by r. L. Crowell g.
Sons, who soil more, of it than oil other patent
medicines put together. .
Mns. l.. F. PERKINS.
Mus II. w. SCorT.
JosEpnus STATE.
Yogetine is the great health restorer-com,
posed exclusively of barks, roots and herbs. It.
is very pleasant TO take; every child likes it.
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IsyIe State Democratic Executive Committee
assil ilhneot ~ Columbia On Wednesday, 10th
Apal Instant. E
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Seneca CITY club,

W. @. ROBERTSON, Secretary.
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VEGETINE
nshcunnalism and Nervous
Headache.

CIso,ssArri o.. April 0, 1877. (,
II. II. STEVENS Eso.-Dear Sir: 7, have used
your Vcgctne for nervous liendaohe, and also,
for rheumatism, md hnvo found entire relief
from both, and take. great pleasure in recon-
mending it TO oil who may be likewise afflicted.
FREp. A. Coon,
l08 Mill street, CHM.
.Vcgctine has restored thousands to health
who had been long aud painful sulferers.
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,.FLux OF GOLD.
New York Herald 2,st.

The Cunard steamer Abyssinia, which
left Liverpool on Saturday, carries two
hundred thousand pounds, or one million
dollars in gold eagles, which had been
drawn from the bank of England for ship
ment to this city. The London Times Of
the same day, in its financial article, which
is excellent authority, stated that a similar
amount would be Withdrawn from the bank
on that day for transmission to New York
and the economist, also a reliable source OF
information, anticipates . further drain for
the same destination during the present
week. This heavy shipment Of gold indi-
Gates tn large purchases are expected
to be made here for exploration
70 England, and excites the belief that the
English government may be in the market
Is . buyer. probably, Of breadstuGs and
other supplies, and possibly of war materi.
ais. Fortunately We have supplies of grain,
-four, hogs and beef on hand ample to meet
the demands Of our foreign customers with.
out cramping our home maket, or materially
affecting prices, and all active shipping
trade this winter will be of widespread Id.
vantage to the country. 1t will benefit the
western states and the trunk railroad lines
as we'll - our own city, will give employ.
ment to labor and will lay the foundation
for a good spring trade for our dry goods
grocery and other wholesale houses.