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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29
[For the Orangeburg Times. !
Notes by the Way.
Mr.. EHitor:

AH'. L>t"Of
In the lower section of the county
through which l have been pussing
recently, there have been very fine
rains. The green fields, not of grass
but corn and cotton, responsive to
the generous seasons, make the heart
OF the farmer to rejoice, in the prom
Use and prospect Of an abundant fruit
age. The small grain has been har-
vested The oat crop, | learn. has
been very abundant. The wheat, i n
consequence of rust, has failed both
in quantity and quality. This how
ever has not discouraged the sower,
for | hear OH all hands that n lar
ger acreage will be bought un,ler
contribution for this grain the com
ing Fall. AT this writing. the iudi-
cations are, that there will be brea Il
Il, to spare another year. I think
the farmers have ut last realiz.l the
SITUATION -drlven toit probably, by
the low price of cotton aud stri pge ncy
in advances-that "hog and hom
NY for home consumption must
come of home production. There is
independence along this path aud f
not wealth, at least full of home COM
forts-the man, who has his corn
house full of corn, and his larder.
we'll supplied, and all of his own in
dustry, as a general rule, will have
fat babies, cheerful family, will eat
his bread in quictness and peace and
will have no need for "nux vomica'
apd "poplar bark" for his horses and
mules.
l was present Oil the 30th,
ats very interesting service at New
Hope Church. This is very credi-
table building, in a pleasant and
thrifty community, hard by the little
town Of Rowesville. The day was
bright and beautiful. The voice of
nature, though silent, was eloquent
in songs Of praise Everything be-
spoke god and inspired worship. A
large congregation thronged the
house of prayer. The Pastor, DR.
Raysor, was lpresent, but the pulpit
was occupied by Rev. Mr. Barber.
His text was "It is Finished" Al
an Indication Of the force and i'm.
preston Of the sermon, thoughtful
man who is usually "swift to hear
and slow to speak" said-"well sir ,
didn't he make a very big thing OF
what seemed to me to be very lit lie
thing"
Here I met Captain j. Bow
man who is as genial and hopeful as
ever. Notwithstanding his declina.
ton, the people say he mnst serve
them in the coming Legislature. In
declining he simply expressed his
own feelings, but will yield. l have
no doubt, to the popular dem and
There is just now, apparently, consid
cradle religious interest among he
colored people. I heard preacher
say, we have planned "big meetings.
running through to October The
surface current shows religious enthu
siasm, but fear Grained rs they
have been) that there is politica
significance in the deep under cur
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29

Eros is becoming popular and ice
cream is all the 60 am ng the young
folks.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29

through" Gov. Hampton is..too great
and good man to allow any suoh
trickery. Besides, the Returning
Board, as now constituted, is com
posed of high toned gentlemen who
will not countenance, much less
perpetrate such base frau1. Sue
cess to Democracy must come by fair
not foul means, and by pure not i'm
pure motives.
Let the Democrats of South Caro-.
lima make the negro understand, one
for all, that they mean to be honest
and fair; that they intend to stand
by the administration of Governor r
Hampton aud the pledges upon which
his election was secured; and that
Democracy means equal rights before
the law for all, and solution to ou r
troubles will have been found.
Capt G. Gilbert, of Horny county :,
has invented wonderful apparatus
which gives perfect freedom and
immunity to sheep from dogs.
The Conwayboro Telephone brin ginS
it to public notice gives it as his opin-
ion that sheep may enjoy perfect
safety from dogs and other carllivo r
GUS animal and at a very triAing cost.
The adnptability, practicability and
utility Of the instrument canno OF b.
doubted.
The invention consists ofa natalie
collar or neck band, fastened togeth-
er by means of slot and wink or
button, and is provided with brass
pieces having pointed ends. Besides
protecting the sheep, the cross pieces
afford space enough OH which to
write name, date, number and other
matters of record.
A patent has issued to Messrs. Gil
bert and Beatty and all the papers
necessary to secure them in the.ex-
elusive right to make, sell and use
their apparatus. This is certainly q
valuable invention and if it meets
our contemporaries expectations,
sheep husbundy will be madea safe
and profitable business in any part o
the country.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29

Mr.. Stanley Matthews Of the Uni
ted States Senate, is wantel at the
Potter Investigating Commit ee 8
Rooms and won't go unless he is
obliged TO. His correspondence with
Anderson is heavy and dirty, but
Matthews proposes to clear matters
up before the Senates white washin 2
committee. The stains, however, upon
his character and reputation are toe
deep to be wiped away by brush
even though the us. Senate manu-
featured it for that special service.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29
lFor the Oranycburg Times.

lFor the Oranycburg Times.]
Mr.. Es1itor:
sIR:-1n last issue June 22d, Of
your valuable paper "Critic" has,
may be unwitsingiy Mro'cn ,tone
az my garden in asking where are the
tea plants sent by the Department of
Agriculture at Washington to the
80 called State Agriculture College
Having been appointed by the State
Professor Of Natural Science Mt the
said College, l ought to know some
thing about it, but once more-I do
not know anything about the fate Of
these tea plants. 1 was told that
some ten plants, 100, 1 suppose, had
been received by Rev. DR.. Cooke,
President of the Clafiin University
and Secretary of the Agricultural
College, but having not even seen
them. l shall say that II wash nv
hands OF any responsibility, no will
not shy that, for my hands ar, clean,
aud will be so particularly, as long
rs the royal people ofSouth Carolina
will honor me- with their confidence.
Let inc add that Gen. I.eDuc has
sent personally to me 10 tea seed
lings, of which took care myself;
these are oil doing spIendi,lly.
lind the pleasure to exhibit some of
them mt the last meeting of the Or.
nngeburg Agricultural Society. III
general and there is no doubt tha {
the culture of the tsa plant will be =
success III this State.
Very resi- ectfuIly yours,
N. 4. Biprkov.
Prot State Agricultural College.
"lhe Farmers Review closes an
article OH the subject of Agricultu-
raj Colleges by shy ing that II thorough
experiment station should be estab-
lished nt e'cfy agricultural College i'm
this country. 'In the first place Ill.
vorce these schools entirely from the
old time universities, where other de.
partments may be looked Upon by the
students IA promis ihgn more profauni
or more popular education. and make
them exactly what it was intended
that they should be Mt the time the
co ngreasional grant act es,abliahin 4
them wes pnssed--schools for fttinH
the youth OF the country for the in.
dustrial pursuits of life, This dons
and the experimental farms assane
an Importance hitherto unknown in
this country, for they will be male to
establish facts and demonstrates rhsu.
ries i'll agricultural science tnat will
promote the wealth aud prosperity
of the country with rapidity hish.
erto unknown"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-29


The following important decision
was made Mt Williamsburg this
week. s. w. Maurice, Esq, repre-.
sented the relator, aud John a.
Kelly, Esq, the county commissioner.
The order will explain the question
raised:
The State ex rel. Edward Perry VS..
the County Commissioners-Peti-
tion for mandamus.
Upon hearing and filing the peti-
tion of the relator aAd the answer of
the respondents to the rule to show
cause issued thereon, and after hear.
ing argument Of counsel on both
sides, it is the judgment of the court
and it is hereby so announced, that
the action of the commission ap-
pointed to investigate the past indeb.
tednest Of the county of Williams
burg is not final and conclusive on
the rights ssof the creditors of the
county. They still have the right
under the law to appear before an y
court of competent jurisdiction, and
submit tn cir claims and have their
rights adjudicated in the ordinary
way. For this purpose the county
commissioners are competent court
with full power and jurisdiction in
the premises, and any and all credi-
tors of the county holding, as they
allege, bona .fde past due claims
against the county, whether the 50 me
have been acted OH by the sal d com
mission or not, and have them to ex-
anime and allow or disallow the
same; rs they may determine is right
and proper under the law.
1t is, therefore, ordeved and ad
judged, that writ of mandamus do
issue out Of and under the seal of
this Court, directed to the count y
commissioners, requiring and com
manding them, as prayed for in the
petition, to examine into the claim
of the relator and ascertain if the
same be a valid and subsisting pas
due debt against the county of vii
liamsburg, as is alleged; and if they
find the same so to be, that they
legally recognize the same, and put il
upon an equal footing with other past
due claims which have been approved
and allowed by the said commission
1t is further ordered, that tho
county commissioners be governed
} by the general principles ennnciated
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BUILDERS!

n HE undersigned, having rented pOr-
l ton of Lines old Tan-yard for the
purpose of a Lumber Yard, Is now stock
ing i! with the largest lot Of
CHOICE LUMBER
ever offered to the citizens of the town or
county. The stock embraces the best
qualities of White Pine Frame Lumber
and Plank; yellow Pine Flooring Of dii-
ferent grades; choice Yellow Poplar
Plank, clustering Lath, Shingles, &c, all
of which will be sold "a the lowest mar
ket rates. Lumber To fill large orders
furnished on short notice and la any
length aud size TO suit builders.
The undersigned would also inform the
public that he is still carrying Oh
HOUSE BUILDING AND CARPEN-
TERING
in all its branches. Buildings put M In
the best manner and style OF workman
ship, and at reduced rates.
Plans and estimates furnished, and con
tracts made anywhere in the county or
State.
Repairing done with neatness and dis
patch.
Shop on the street as you 80 10 the riv-
er, ut the pump.
Orders may be left at the Book Store, or
address through the Postofiice.
II. +. BARNHART,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
July Is, 1873. Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

The Virginia State Certificate of
West Nirginia's Portion OF the
Old State IAebt,

We are grati6ed to find the Press of
this State, which has spoken out upon
this subject, so unanimous in its express
sion of disposition TO adjust this ques-
tion upon principle of equity, which
simply means that if that portion of the
old State which now forms West Vir-
ginia did not pay more into the Treas
ury of the old State than it received
back, she is willing to pay the differ
ence. 1t is also as unanimous in its
opposition to affording financial gladia-
tors a field for the exercise of their ava
ricious skill.
The fact is, it was piece Of forced
and unjustifable assumption upon the
part of the old State to assert that West
Virginia was bound for one-,hird of her
debt; and it now becomes a matter of
very grave importance upon our part to
prevent those who may try to avail
themselves Of the force of her declara
ton, that we are not in some way
bound,
The question should be met promptly
and emphatically. No man should be
elected 10 either branch of our next
Legislature who does not speak out
plainly and unequivocally upon this sub
ject,
The Press is also outspoken as to sus-
picions of certain parties who may at
tempt TO manipulate legislation upon
this subject. and plainly announce their
opposition to members accepting Of free
tickets from the Is. & o, X, II,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
nlarria9es.

On the Goth of June, at Parkersburg,
by Rev. G. F. Manchester, of the NJ. +.
Church, at the residence of the brides
mother, Mr.. ALEXANDER BUTLER,
formerly of this county, to Miss ALICE
V. FARISS, of Parkersburg.
AT the Rectory of Zion (EpiscopaD
Church, in Charlestown, on Tuesday
evening July 2nd, 1873, by the Rev.
w. Ii. Meade, Mr.. JOSEPH NJ. EAS-
TERDAI TO Mrs. KATE \. ROB
ERTS-both of Charlestown.
In Charlestown, at the Carter House,
July 4th, 1873, by Rev. S. G. Fergu-
son, Mr.. JAMES w. MANUEL snd
Miss KATE LOCk-both of jefferson
county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
-. y. RAILROAD.

We learu that Messrs. Satterlee &
Co., contractors for the completion of
the S. V. II. r., have just purchased a
splendid new locomotive which will be
transferred at once TO the line of our
road to be used in connection with the
construction trains.
They have named it the "FAIREAx,
after Thomas, Lord Fairfax, Baron Of
Cameron, &c, who, as many of our
readers know, was, in colonial times,
the Lord Proprietor of this whole re-
gion, west of the Blue Ridge, as he also
was of that lying between the Potomac
and Rappahannock rivers on the other
side of the Ridge, known as the North
ern Neck of Virginia" and who lived
at "Greenway Court" in the adjoining
county CT Clarke-his remains now rest
ing under the chancel of the Episcopal
Church in Winchester,
Thus, the name by which the first
engine on the S. V. Railroad is to be
known IS both appropriate and signih-
cant-appropriate because Of the asso-
Citations that identify it with the early
history of our Valley, and significant
because of the meaning of the name it
self as defined in the heraldic motto of
the Fairfax family, which is composed
of the two Latin wordS"fWe, Fac" i. e.
"Say," "Do."
According to our notion, therefore,
not only is "Fairfax" first-rate name
for the new locomotive, but Fare, Fac
is equally appropriate as motto tor the
firm of Satterlee & Co. For, inasmuch
as it is claimed for them, and justly, so,
no doubt, that, in their thirty years ex-
perienee of railroad building, they have
never yet failed TO complete their con-
tracts to the satisfaction OF all concern
ed, their works have always been In
conformity with their words, as what
they have promised to do they have
dore. so, we may be sure that when
they "say' they'll "dO," they'll do what
they soy, and since they have said that
that they will certainly finish and equip
the S. V. Railroad according to the
terms of their contract, and within the
time therein specified, we may rest as
sured from this fair fact, that their
word of promise to the ear will not
be "broken 20 the hope" and that our
important enterprise is now perfectly
safe from the open assaults of its per-
sislent foes, and the more mischlevous,
because secret, Vaccinations of its pre-
tended friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

pa The FOURTH OF July AT MAR
TlNsBuRG-The Fourth of July was Gel
ebrated in the city Of Martinsburg in q
most extraordinary manner. The day
though most fearlully hot did not pre-
vent the attendance of people tlom al
most all of the neighboring towns and
country. Shepherdstown was fully rep
resented by good turn out of citizens,
besides the celebrated Criswell's Cornet
Band, which was one of the great at
fractions of the day. The Winchester
Light Infantry, Capt. Burgess, COM
handing, with about so men, elegantly
equipped and handsomely uniformed,
were present. They were received by
the Berkeley Light Infantry and the
Martinsburg Light Artillery, who form
ed procession, headed by Criswell's Cor
net Band. of this town. They paraded
through the various streets, after which
the Declaration of Independence was
read in the Court House by Hon. c. j.
Faulkner, and speeches were made by
Messrs. Blackburn Hughes and Boyd
Faulkner. The Charlestown and Mar
tinsburg Bands were also in attendance.
In the evening, dress parade of both
companies was viewed by an immense
throng of visitors. The Artillery fired
several rounds in the streets, which was
the cause of some four or FIVE persons
being badly hurt by being struck with
stones from the street. On the whole,
we believe everybody enjoyed them
selves. The Fourth at Martinsburg
will not soon be forgotten by the citi-
zens of that place and those who par
tic;pated
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
gey- The land sales TO immigrants [

g0" The land sales to immigrants to
the State of Kansas from January TO
May amounted to $4,000,000-nearly
ten times as much as the sales for the
corresponding time in 1877 1t is es-
,imated by Kansas journals that the
new owners Of lands have brought into
the State fully S25,O0O0O0 in addition
to the amount paid fol lands. Aud
yet there are thousands CT acres of lands
in this State and Virginia which, loca-
ton and price considered, present far
greater advantages to cmigrantS seeking
homes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

81: WHIPPING PosT IN VIRGINIA.
sta's new criminal code became
o,orsre OIL the LIST OF July. Under it
one / more whipping posts will be
&c, ,iished in each city and county
u;,in the Commonwealth. In future
thee will be no imprisonment for petty
Larceny, except for second offences, and
Were, in the Judgment of the justice or
;,,lce, the condition of a female often
de- may render stripes unadyiSable'
TIE Legislature determined on this
.nnge at the last session, in view OF
y, crowded condition of the prisons,
n, cost of maintaining convicts, and
tho impoverishments of the Common
weJ.hs financial resource. The right
of ap,eal from the judgement OF JUS
,ice 70 trial by jury is of course reserv-
ed There is some division of opinion
as to the necessity for the re-establish-
ment of the whipping post, but the
majority Of the people undoubtedly ex-
pec, great things from it as an econom-
icai and crinespreventing measure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
Boy" The disposition of colored m

Boy" The disposition of colored men,
say a Maryland exchange paper, to III
suit and outrage white women, seems
to be on the increase, and unless the
evil is speedily corrected, stern meas
ures will ere long be resorted to. We
would respectfully recommend castra-
ton in all cases where the crime il
clearly made out. The remedy would
have the advantage of being not only a
rational one but entirely etfectual
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

60 AT the recent meeting of the
West Virginia Press Association the
following resolution was adopted:
Resoirsd, That this Association will
oppose all unjust Determinations upon
freight rates by railroads ard other pub
lie conveyances within this State, and
that we will favor the taxation of all
property within the State according TO
its value, and require the collection of
the same in accordance with the spirit
aud letter Of the law relating to the
same
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

DA~ MOONLIGHT PFC NIC.-A Basket
Pic Mic by moonlight will be held at
Falling Spring, the residence of Col.
w. A. Morgan, on Tuesday evening,
July 10th, at I o'clock. Criswells Cor
net Band and the Shepherdstown String
Band will furnish music for the occa-
sion. Ladies and gentlemen are gen
orally invited TO attend.
Committee of Arrangements-B. F.
Harrison, w. II. Billmyer, DIR. w. p.
Manning, r. l.. Magruder, DR.. d. w.
Border, S. b. Neill, r. l.. Wysong,
Allen Reynolds. Matrons-NIrs Flor
ence Shepherd, Mrs. Louise Manning,
Mrs. NJ. Is. Butler, Mrs. Anna j. Nor
gan, Mrs. Is. +. Harrison, Mrs. Bette
Butler.
Floor Manager-Powell Licklider.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

"a BRIErs.-The term of the Su-
preme Court of this State, will meet IN
Charlestown, this County, on the first
Wednesday in August.
Mr.. c. L. Barnhart, of Dutield's, has
been appointed by the Governor, Notary
Public
The estate of DR.. ]. c. Aver, the
great patent medicine man, who died
in Massachusetts last week, is said to be
worth twenty millions.
Capt, Early, of Warren County, Va,
will make this year, 1000 bushels OF
wheat
J.. w, II. Thomas, colored, of Point
of Rocks, fell from boat at CLANCY S
lock, 7 miles East OF WilliamspGrt. on
the 9Th of July, and was drowned.
Gen. Jon. S. Wi.cher, of Cabell coun-
ty, this State, took possession OF the
District Of Columbia Pension Office last
Saturday.
Mr.. J. w. Lupton, administrator,
sold last Monday the Perry farm, !
miles from Winchester, on Moorheld
grade, to Mr.. Jno, w. Perry Tor $685.
all acre.
Mesrs. Faulkner & Craighill, drug,
gists Of Lynchburg, Va, have offered
to present a handsome gold medal to
the best drilled white military company
present at the Lyuchburg Fair next
October.
The Martinsburg Independent says
that Hon. b. +. Martin, having faith
fully discharged his duties and given
general satisfaction 10 his constituents,
will be re nominated for Congress.
There is no doubt about this.
We regret to learn that Mr.. ID. 5.
Rentch is confined to his room by sick
ness
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13
gsS" A writer in the Martinsburg IN

gg" A writer in the Martinsburg H.
dependent suggests the name of J. IL.
Geuinger, Esq, for the State Senate.
Mr.. Gettinger is one Of the very best
citizens Of Berkeley county, which he
mas already represented i'll the House of
Delegates, and would no doubt make
an able and efficient Senator. We agree
with the Charlestown Spirit, that
''should the people of Berkeley put him
forward for the position, Jefferson would
cheerfully support him"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

THE undersigned always keeps OH hand
and for sale, every description OF
COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with n
general assortment Of Heating stoves,
Parlor Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Crates,
&C., &c.
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE.
Brass, Copper and Enameled Preserving
Kettles, Iron Wash Kettles, Granite Iron
Ware, Coffee Mills, Spoons, Egg Beaters,
Flour Sleeves, the Fayorite Combined Flu
ter and Sad Irons; Coal Holds and Shovels,
Sausage Suffer-. &C., &c.
ALSO KEEP ON HAND
Metallic Clothes Lines, Stove Polish.
Sealing Wax, Hoof Iron, Nails, Riyets'
Bar Lead, Sheet Zinc, &C., &c. Repairs
also furnished for all patterns Of Stoves.
Particular attention will be given to
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING.
which will be done i'm The best and most
durable manner, in town or country. at
the shortest notice. REPAIRING will
also be done at short notice and I'm the
bcsF manper. CUCUMBER PUMPS, the
Dest In use, will be put in, at low rates.
lie VIII also give attention to putting up
LIGHTNING RODS,
and repairing the same, when called upon.
From my long experience In the BUSH
ness as a Practical Timer, and determine
ed to work none but the best material,
and close attention to business, and a
strict desire to please, hope TO receive
liberal share OF patronage.
My prices will be lower than any other
establishment i'm the county. Give me
call and you will certainly be pleased.
n. B.-Copper, Brass aud Lead will be
taken in exchange for work and all kinds
of Ware.
nc. MARTEN.
July Is, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-13

4 terrible storm passed over Hagers-
town Oh Wednesday afternoon last, TAX
ing the roofs off of the Western Maryland
and Cumberland Valley r. r. Engine
houses the smokestack and boiler house
of the large Flour Mill blowed in the ga
bic end OF Junior Hall, also carried away
the steeple of the First Reformed Church.
Roofs OF seveal other houses and various
sheds were blown in every direction :;
fortunately no lives were lost, but i'm
mense damage was done to property.