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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-06-26
Sensible Talk on an Important Sub
ject.


Editors Press and Banner
An idea is gaining some currency in
this county that a moments refecton
will convince any one is false and mis-
chievous in its tendency, namely, that In
nominating candidates for the Legisla-
ture reference must be had to the section
ofthe county in which they live; thai Ao'
beyille Court House must have a repre-
sentative, the lower Savannah one, the
upper Savannah another, and so on
through.
II this plan Of choosing candidates be
adopted and persisted in, Abbevilie will
soon be degraded from what it has been,
and ought to be into, q third rate County.
What prescriptive right has Abbeville
Court House or N~inety-Six, or Donalds-
Vile, or Bordeaux, or L~owndsville to a
representative Has it come down
to this, that a man must w to
the accident of his residence his eleva-
! ton to an office of honor? The idea is as
false as sin, it is mo%nstrous, it Is ut war
with tho cardinal principles of republic
can government. We do not elect a man
to honor him or to please the section in
which he lives. Why should n repre-
sentative be elected from Cokesbury and
another from Due West, if Cedar Springs
SnCtlu Ltppcu W ANNo WV DOeCOA AAASiL
Let every man ask himself, "who will
most worthily represent us?" Let him
answer the question honestly and vote
for those men, and we need have no fear
of the result If this course be pursued
we shall be able to send a delegation to
Columbia next Fall that will not only re-
fleet credit upon Abbeville County, but
will promote the interests of the whole
State. Nothing in politics is so debas.
ing and demoralizing as geographical
nominations. They cause rings and
cliques to be formed; they promote
scheming and wire-pulling; they are the
fruitful source OF sectional jealousies and
animosities. Let us select our best men,
those who are honest, intelligent, and in
dependent; who are acquainted with the
wants Of their county; who can and will
work most faithfully and efficiently for
the good of the whole State.
Let no locality presume to offer a man
for the suffrages Of the people unless ne
is the peer of any other in the country in
these respects, and if n club can offer
six such men we can do no better than to
elect them all. Let US repudiate the idea
of restraining any club to one candidate
or of electing m number from a section
at all hazards Regardless Of his qualifi-
cations.
FAIR PLAY.
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The McCalIa Mansio n.
III Ec, IlrlNh l,
ABBEvILLE DISTRICT, S. c.,

ooS AAAS
June IL, 1878.
Editors Press and Banner:
With your permission, / return my
grateful thanks, for the timely aid al
forded me, after the burning of my house
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. ~Swearengin, Mr..
J. C. Swearengen, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Gator, tho Misses Edge, Mrs. Mary Jane
Baker, and Mr.. Robt. Hutchinson, OF
Lowndesville, Col. Jas. Ed. Calhoun, Of
| Trotter Shoals. l feel this kindness the
more sincerely, as scarcely spoon, cup,
saucer, plate, or anything else was left
me.
Col. Calhoun is an ~octagenarian, and
may he, and his liberal heart live at least
one year longer than Mathuselah. To all
human appearances he will do it, as at
this time he Is rs alert, and active as he
youngest.
Apropos, to the above, I give some Of
the particulars of the burning Of my
dwelling, &C., on I'd May, by request of
and for the information of absent n
distant friends.
Thedwelling was ITO feet in length, q
stories high with piazzas, and porticoes.
The main building, was put up by cabi-
net work men, not carpenters, n was
unequaled, in finish, and workmanship
by any wooden structure. Being, and
standing In all respect, not a seam or
crack appearing, just as it did whom built
81 years ago. Thus, passed into ashes
this large, and costly structure-in one
hour, filled from cellar, to garnet
rooms with every necessary, and comfort
Of life-and that too by the hands Of a
black hearted, black skinned, hell born
Niger. This has been the business of
the African race in South Carolina, ever
since 1865.
Besides my dwelling the nine houses in
the yard were destroyed.
GEORGE r. McCALLA.
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Augusta, Knoxville and
Greenwood Railroad.
ELECTION NOTICE.

DETITIONS from fifty land holders OF
l. each of the Townships of Green
wood, Smithville, White Hall, Indian
Hill aod Bordeaux in Abbeville County,
addressed to the Commissioners of cleo
tion of Abbeville county, asking that an
election be ordered in each of said town.
sbips. the question submitted in said
election "being whether or not SAID
land-holders of said Township will sub
scribe to the capital stock Of the Angus.
Ia. Knoxville and Greenwood Railroad
| the sum of one-half of n per centum"
of the assessed value OF the real estate
of said Township to be paid as other tax
es are Maid in the years 1878 n 1871
| These Petitions, being found to be regu-
lar elections were ordered as follows:
GREENwooD TOWNSHIP, at Greenwood,
on Friday the 10Th July, proximO.
Managers-S. b. Hodges, A. Mcneil
and John Billiards.. :,
SM1rHvILLE TOWNSHIP, ut Evans
Mill, on Monday ed July.
Managers-L. II. Rykard, Joel W
Lites, and Calvin Moragne.
WHITE HALL TOWNSHIP at
Hall, on Saturday, goth July:
Managers Vincent Griffin, L. y
Hearst, and Geo. r. Caldwell. r,
INDIAN HILL TOWNSHIP, at Chile's
Cross Roads or Friday, 18Th july;
Managers-John c. Chiles, A. 3. Ken
nedy, and G. NJ. Sibert.
BoRpEAUx TOWNSHIP ut Mckettrlck's
Mill on Saturday Goth July.
Managcrs-D. J.. Wardlaw, Jas. H.
Britt, and Green Callahan:
The polls will be opened at each OF inc
above specified times and places, at
o'clock q. M, and close at p. m. $500,
The ballots, either written or printed
must contain the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
or mo subscription"
election to J. w. Perrin, Chairman
Board of Elections, Abbeville county. or
or before Tuesday the 23d July, ensuing
at IL o'clock a. m.
). W. PERRIN, Chairman.
JOHN T. PARKS,
JOHN WRIGHT,
Board of Elections.
rrno "a 1879
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We have received apamphlet Of forty
eight pages entitled ian account of the
celebration of the 34th anniversary Of the
Washington Artillery with the orsttoa OF
Gen. Samuel McGowan, Of Abbeyiile, 8,
c., and the transfer and reception OF the
war Guidan of Harris Battery ct Charles
ton. q. c., Washington's dRy February
~, 1873"
The motto Is fright shaH make might"
The Typography IL elegant and the matter
interesting. We wish every man in the
county had . copy Of it. We will review
it at u earliest conve nience,
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We extracted IN our Issue Of the "a o.
April. q local from the Einety-Siz Guar
dian commenting upon an operation. re-
section OF the hip joint, performed by
Professor F, l.. Parker. Of Charleston,
and De W. Bozsanan. Of Minety-Six
ppoa Nj, James Davis Of that town.
Willis ~ yerp At the celebration Of the
cold Fort" We were glad to hear that
MI; Davis vss progressing nvorably,
and bis friends will be pleased to hear
that be is walking on crutches with ev-
cry. prospect Of recovery. The Professor
while In AbbaTtlie operated IN a young
lady, Of this county, for strabismus
lcross-eyes) with satisfactory results. o..
Attic last meeting OF the Central DEM
ocratic club a resolution Vas passed re-
During the various subordinate clubs to
prepare and send up to the Central Club
bt its next regular meeting q roster of all
their members. The Presidents and Sec
r~etaries OF the town,hip clubs will take
due notice and come prepared next Mon
day with full lists of the nansea Of their
members.
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The Press and Banner.
Wednesday, June Is. 1873.


Professor Kennedy and Captain Coch-
ran are supposed to have received the
votes Of those who refused to vote for
General MCGOWAN these nine votes
controlling the action Of the Club as far
rs the General was concerned.
AZ soon as the result of the nomination
was made known the friends Of Gen.
MCGOWAN expressed their dissatisfaction,
some of whom we are informed im'nedt-
ateiy withdrew from the meeting. After
which the meeting nominated J. &c
DuPre for School Commissioners; J. F.
Lyon, for Probate Judge; Jacob Miller,
q. NJ. Madison, II. A. McCasian for
County Commissioners.
the Club, and cannot vouch for the ex-
sctness OF the report, but giveit upon in
formation which Is generally accepted as
correct The opposition to General Nc
Gowan at Abbeville is supposed to have
been fully represented.
The weak opposition, only nine. as
well rs we'll as the prompt n decided
action Of the gentlemen who have with
drawn from the club, show most conclu-
sively the real hold which he has upon
the hearts Of his neighbors, who know
him best By common consent, the
wishes of Ninety.Six, Lowndesville and
other sections are TO be respected and we
sec no good reason why these localities
should disregard the almost unanimous
wish}of Abbeville. According to the rule
of geographical politics, Abbeville Is en-
titled to a Representative, and our
nominee should receive that considera-
ton from others which We accord to
them. Abbeville has not dictated to any
club whom they shall nominate. We
have only expressed our " preference.
At the proper time shall show u respect
for the wishes of others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-06-26

THE ABREvILL.E RIFLEs.-The club
met in the Court House on Monday
night for the purpose of re-organlzing
and eiectinp officers. There was a good
attendance and much enthusiasm was
manifested. The following officers We're
elected: L. w, White, Captain; J. Fuller
LYON, LIST Lieutenant; }. ID: Simmons,
I'd lieutenant; S. G.. Cason, ID Lieuten-
ant. The company will appear in their
new uniform in q few weeks and will
make a good show. Let the people give
ENCOURAGEMENT to the efforts Of those
connected with It
MISS MARY ELIZA AaNEw, daughter
of Mr.. Andrew Agnew died last Sunday
morning. She was buried at Greenville
church, Rev. r. n. Pratt conducted the
funeral services. For several years the
| deceased was a member of Turkey Creek
church.
Mr.. J. F. C. DuPRE, and several 9TH
ers of our citizens left for Anderson last
lSunday. The Masons had a big time
there last Monday. Mr.. DuPre was the
orator of the occasion.
Ice CREAM, lemonade and cake will
he furnished on Sale Day, by h ladies
of the Methodist church, at the brick Of
flee in the marble yard. Prices will be
moderate.
Mr.. John A. Wier, School Commission
sioner, requests us to say that he is Il cam
didate for reelection, and that he hopes
his friends may not forget him.
THE Methodists find the ice-cream bu-
| siness quite profitable. They make from
ten to twelve dollars clear every day that
they offer it for sale.
! SEE in another column the interesting
programme Of Commencement exercies
at Due West next week. Of course cv-
erybody will 90.
J. Y. JONES will address Means Chap
pei Club st its &C. meeting on the State
University, a full turn out is requested.
MOUNTAIN VIEW has made no other
nominations than that of Mr.. G.. II. Bur-
| dett for County Commissioner.
MRS. B. s. BARNwELL, returned from
the country last week. There is another
| boarder in that family now.
THE Camden Journal comes to as in
mourning for the death Of Thomas Will
liams Pegues, Of that town.
"TRY 1T" "TRY IT. 'TRY IT." The
Famous Town Talk Baking Powder at
Norwood & Jones.
Mr.. w. D. MANN, sent us a cotton
bloom last Thursday, the first that we
have seen.
MRS. J. W. RoBERsoN, is now spend
ing some time at Williamson Springs.
Miss SALL1E HARRISON, of Anderson,
is on a visit to relations in this place.
Nh. ]. d. CHALMERS, is in Greenville
for his health.
Town Talk Baking Powers al Nor
| wood & Jones'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-06-26
Sad Accidental Fearful Leap.

Last Monday afternoon, Mr.. John
Knox, one Of the principal merchants OF
this town, together with Mrs. Knox, and
her sister, Mrs. Motto, went driving in
his buggy. AS they were descending the
hill beyond the residence of w. II. Par
ker, Esq, in the direction of Long Cane
Church, the harness broke or became dis
located in some way. The vehicle ran
upon the horse. The horse instantly
Jumped into the gulley on the side of the
road which is ten or twelve feet deep,
carrying the vehicle and occupants after
him, nearly killing a whole family. Mrs.
Notes skull was fractured, and her
whole body and limbs from the shoulders
are paralyzed from injuries received.
Mrs. knox's injuries were prin-
cipally internal. The buggy having
fallen on her in some way or having
passed over her body, inficting injuries
which it is feared may prove fatal. Yes
terday her symptoms were not at all sat
isfactory. Mr.. Knox himself was much
bruised about the head, the thigh and the
leg, and has suffered greatly since the &C
cident.
At the time of the occurrence some ne
gro children were playing or the grounds
q little way of, who reported the acct
dent to their mother who ran with all pos
sible speed to their relief, but Mr.. Knox's
bull dog which had followed the buggy
would not allow her to approach to rem
der needed relief. The fact was then re-
ported to Mr.. Parker's family who at
once hurried to the scene. Mr.'and Mrs.
Knox we're removed from the gulley and
placed in their buggy, when the colored
people who had assembled drew it home.
Mrs. Motto being in an unconscious state
was placed on a litter and carried to Mr..
Knox's residence.
Drs. Templeton and Parker were i'm
mediately summoned, and v since
have been untiring in their efforts to ro-
lieve the sufferings of the unfortunates.
The neighbors appreciating the condition
of a household, every member of which
is so great sufferer, have been unremit-
ting in their attentions and kindly Of
fees. Monday night friends sat with
them during the whole of the night, and
last night numbers were ready and
anxious to render any service possible.
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Means Chapel Right on Record.

Editors Press and Banner:
DEAR Sln:-In the Medium of last
week there was an article containing the
result OF the Means Chapel Democratic
The first molten put before the Club, was
to nominate our choice for the Legisla-
ture which was carried, Generals Nc
Gowan and Hemphill were nominated
and balloted for. which resulted in the
choice of MCGOWAN.
A motion was thcn made to reconsider
the first molten and in order to associate
other members with MCGOWAN, which
was carried. Nominations were made
and resulted in favor of Heinphill, Brad
lev, Rice and Kennedy, all of which were
unanimously elected with the exception
of Hemphill. MEMBER.
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The Organ war-.A 100 n. Solid Shot.

If any man insults your common sense
by Offering a flrst-class 8 Stop Organ for
S65, "Shoot him on the spot" All neces-
atty for buying such inferior Organs is
forever done away with. 500, Cash, OF
ellO OH Easy Terms, now buys a mag
nificent Mason e. Hamlin Parlor OF
Church Organ with Four Sets Reeds and
Ten Stops, in Elegant New Style Case
with Illuminated Observation-Disclosures
Style of Case ever produced.-Special
Offer to introduce this new Style.-Sent
on trial.-Guaranteed for a life time
Rented until paid for.-Other new styles
inst out.-Illustrated catalogues Free
Address LUDDEN & BATES, Savan-
nah, Ca, Manufacturer Wholesale
Agents for the South. -
June %, 1878, At.
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hest Wishes.

HoDeEs,S s. c., June 18th 1878.
Editors Press and Banner:
At the last meeting of Butler Rifemen
the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, two handsome cups have
been presented to the Company by the
Hon. F. A. Conner.
Resolved, That we highly appreciate
this mark of consideration and kindness,
from our honored Representative.
Resolved, That the thanks of the com
pany are due and we hereby tender them
to the donor with our best wishes for his
future success and usefulness.
w. H. ARNOLD, o. S.
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MARRET REPORTS.
CORRECTED BY
B ii s. @ o .,
Cotton Buyers and Dealers IN Gen.
eral Merchandise.

June 22d-Noon.-Cotton dull
and unchanged; middling uplands W d;
middling Orlearns 6 SIG d; sales 5000 bales.
New York, Jun .2-Noon.-Cotton dull
and easier; sales 7l9 bales; uplands IL 7-l6c
Orleans ii 9-16. ~
BALT1MoRE, Juno -P. M.-Dull; middling
.uLilskc; net receipts none; gross receipts
Ff.f1&SS Cares sales l58f-t0s ptnnars lid; exports
NEW ORLEANS, June PIP. M.-Dull; mid
ding llLc; net receipts 2lS bales sales 400.
nCHARLEsFoN, June ZIP. M.-Qu1et; mlo'
ding uLc; net receipts Il bales: sales 5.
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O D. w. Aiken.

The speech of u distinguished Con-
gresham in Washington on the Revenue
Officials and their manner of discharging
a disagreeable duty may be found in an
other column Of the Press amd Banner.
The speech is a manly effort and will re-
ceive the universal endorsement of his
constituents,
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Notice..

My Office will be open from the LIST of
June until the Goth of July next, inclu-
sive, for the purpose of receiving re-
turns from the Tax Payers of the County
for all real and personal property owned
or controlled by them on said LIST day Of
June.
In cases of failure to make returns
within the time specified, I am required
by law 10 charge to the Taxpayer on the
duplicate the property, real and personal,
charged to him the previous year, with
ftty:per cent. penalty added thereto; ex-
cept in cases of sickness or absence from
the County during the whole time allowed
for making returns.
For the accommodation Of the tax-pay-
ers who reside at q remote distance from
the Court House I shall attend at the
following places Us follows, viz:
Ninety-Six, 10th and 18th June.
Greenwood, 18th and 18th June.
Hodges. 18th and 18th June.
%Smithville, 10th June.
White Hall, Goth June.
Chiles Cross Roads, 2lst June.
Calhouns Mills Oath and until IL m. on
25th of June.
Hesters Store from 3 p. m. on 25th I'M
til IL m. on 25th of June.
Lowndesville from 3p. m. on 26th un-
til S p. m. on 9th of June.
Smiths X Roads on 18th of June.
Erwins Store O. I'd Of July.
Donaldsville on 5th Of July.
Due West On 9th of July.
Bradleys Mills on 9th of July.
McKettricks Mills on 10th of July.
Notice of other appointments given in
due time.
J. T. ROBERTSON,
County Auditor.
June %, 1878. If
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Notice.

It will be the duty of the Central club
at its next meeting, to be held next Mon;
day to elect delegates to the State and
Congressional Conventions. It Is to be
hoped that there will be O full attendance
and all the clubs are urged to send uF
full delegations.
SAMUEL MCGOWAN,
County Chairman.
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Show mo the man you honor; I know by
that symptom, better than my other, what
kind Of a man you are yourself. For you
show me there what your ideal OF manhood
Is, what kind OF O man you long inexpressibly
tn he -CnrtyLe.
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For Senate-J. e. Maxwell.
For House of Representatives,. NJ
Madison, w. X. Bradley, Samuel Nc
Gowan, H. H. Harper, j. H. Rice.
For Probate Judge-E. Cowan.
For County Commissioners-R. A. Nc
Caslan, George Burdett, Jacob Miller.
MANY CITIZENS.
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Magnolia Democrats Requested to
Fall in.

THE Democrats Of Magnolia are re.
ouested to meet at the Riley place on
next Saturday Goth instant, to ~reorganize.
It ia necessary that every member Of the
old club turn out, as delegates will be ap-
pointed to the central club, which meets
on next Monday, to elect delegates to the
State convention.
JAS. s. WILSON,
Secretary Of old Club.
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SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.

On and after Sunday next, hi Sd instant
the Passenger Trains on this rood will run as
follows: AJAX ''
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS excepted.)
hseiys e as Aessssa 8 3 g g m m 7 8 g p = m m
aa = e at coiu@Sia 10 a. q. m m. - m
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES e~xceptcd)
Leave Augusta - , . 80 am 40 p m
Arrive at Charleston 20 7 q
kse,ve e Ct charleston & IS F.. m m: sS S 3 m
SUMMERvILLY TRAIN.NSundays excepted.)
Leave SuInnerville ~ q m
Arrive at Charleston ~ q m
Leave Charleston - ~. .. 3 10 p nj
Arrive ut Summerville .. . % p m
ACCOMMODATION PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
REALISTICALLY, except sundays)
Leave Columbia $50 o m
Arrive at Branchville Mt 2 25 Noon
Leave Branchville ut IL 90 Noon
Arrive at Columbia at 100 p m
Breakfast, Dinner and Supper al Branchville
CAMDEN TRAIN.
Connects at Kingville daily (sundays ex.
cepted( with Accommodation Train from
Columbia and with up Day p=assenger Train
connects ut Branchville with up and down
Augusta Day Passenger Trains.
Day and Night Trains connect at Augusta
with Georgia Railroad, Central Raiiroad, an !.
the quickest and most direct to Atlanta
Macon, Montgomery, New Orleans, Nashville
Louisville. Cincinnati, Chicago, st. Louis
and other points IN the Northwest.
and S~partanburg and Union and Blue Ridge
Railroads make close connection with the
Train which leaves Charleston at 5 a. NJ, and
returning they connect in same manner with
the Train which leaves Columbia for Charles.
fOn Mt g D.. m. ....
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The Abbevi,le Club Will Meet.

The Abbeville Democratic +clnb.sNtl
meet in the Court House next Friday
night at 8 o'clock, 18th instant. Bust
ness of importance will come before the
meeting. BY order of the President.
W, A. TEMPLETON, Secretary: