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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

New York, Feb. 1.-THE brig Car
rie Winslow, from Montevideo, and the
ship British America, from London,
were in collision early this morning,
when entering the harbor, and the for
mer sank Immediately, drowning Capt.
McCarty and the steward.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
WRECK WAITS.
The Metropolis.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Signal
Service station at the wreck of the
Metropolis, reports that two bodies were
buried yesterday. Capt. Harrison and
party leave for Philadelphia tomorrow
morning. He will take four bodies
with him, being all that are identified
out of sixty-four. Their names are
Jno. Burnett, Jas. Mcdonald, Jno. De-
venny and +. J. Nagle.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

WITHOUT any prejudice the Indian
apolis Journal expresses the belief that
Hendricks has killed off any slight
chance he might have for being Presi-
dent, by his recent expressions regard
ing the money question. One favorite
son is going behind a cloud, dark and
threatening, despite its silver lining.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
England's Millions for War.

London, Feb. lin the House of
Commons, this evening, the favorable
report upon the supplementary vote of
six million pounds was adopted without
division, as was also the motion that
the money be raised by the issue of ex-
chequer bonds.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE Agence
Russo repeats its declaration of Satur-
day, that the entry of fleets of the pow
ers into the Bosphorus at II moment
when peace is being negotiated will i'm
ply full liberty of action for Russia. 1t
says: "If the presence of the fleets is
necessary for the protection of Chris
tians, this duty belongs equally to Rus
sian troops"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

SECRETARY SCHURz is doing some
real earnest thinking on the Indian
question, and his latest idea is that,
since the system of'acknowledging the
independence of the Indian tribes by
entering into treaties with them is fun
damentally erroneous, it should be abol-
iShPd
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

THE death of Pope Plus TX was feel
ingly referred to in all the Roman
Catholic churches of Cleveland Sunday.
\ solemn pontifical mass of requiem
will be celebrated next Thursday in
the cathedral.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
EUROPE'S UNREST.
How Small Spark May Kindle
a Great War.
England's Attitude and Russia's Reserve
-warlike Preparations Throughout
Great Britain.


London, Feb. 11.-Orders have been
sent to Chatham for all dock hands to
work over time. Such an order has not
been known since the Crimean war.
More hands were engaged yesterday for
all departments of the Woolwich ar
senal and the Portsmouth and Daven-
port dockyards.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Saun-
ders, of Nebraska, presented resolutions
of the Omaha and Council Bluffs boards
of trade demonstrating against the pas
sage of the pro rata bill recently intro
duced by Mr.. Chaffee.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

DELEGATE CANNON, of Utah, is
likely to defeat the non-Mormun dele
gates from that Territory now in Wash
ington, in their efforts to have Con-
gress pass a bill regulating elective
franchise in Utah.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
Finishing a Fresh Fleet.

London, Feb. lin consequence
of an urgent order received at the
Chatham dock-yard from the Admi-
rally, to-day, the whole force, number
ing 1000 men, will begin working extra
hours to complete the vessels now in
hand.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

he thinks it would be injudicious to
press the above mentioned matter now.
He also remarks in his letter of response
that it is hard for people in California
to realize the difficulties encountered
here by those who are laboring to OBJ
tain practical action on the Chinese
oupetion
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

WM. WELSH, brother of the Amer
lean Minister to the Court of st. James,
fell dead of heart disease Monday, in
Philadelphia. He was president of
Girard College. He had also served as
Indian Commissioner, and his name is
familiar in connection with the Indian
controversy which was carried on under
the administration of President Grant.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

Hon. GIDEON WELLEs, ex-Secretary
of the Navy, died Monday, from the
effects of carbuncle which had con-
fined him to his house for two weeks.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

GEN. G. GARIBALDI, the greatest
Italian of modern times, known
throughout Christendom as the liber-
ator of Italy, Is seriously i'll.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
WASHINGTON.
Employmen. for Retired Officers.

Washington, Feb. IA bill intro
duced by Senator Eaton to-day, by re-
quest, lin furtherance of civil service
reform, proposes to empower the Presi-
dent to detail for such duty as he may
deem expedient, retired officers of the
army, navy and marine corps, who may
apply to him for employment, in the
following branches of the civil service,
namely: Indian and Pension Bureaus,
diplomatic service, life savinglservice,
or in such other branches of civil ser
vice as he may deem compatible with
public interest; said officers to receive
while performing such duty full pay
and their allowances of their rank, and
no more.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
Chinese Employed by the U. 8. Govern
ment

ment.
Washington, Feb. 11.-Congressman
Davis recently received from officers of
the National Labor party of California
resolutions stating that one thousand
Chinese are in the pay of the U. s. gov
ernment, in various menial capacities,
on men-of-war and at forts, arsenals,
etc., and requesting that bill be in
troduced in Congress forbidding such
employment and making it a penal
offense for any U. S. officer to employ
Mongolians. Davis has replied that,
although he sympathizes with the de-
sire to give employment to white labor,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12
GOLD closed in New York yesterday
ut 10
HON. B. F. WADE, the great Ohio
statesman, is not expected to live.

THE-Iowa legislature has declared in
favor of the reconciliation of silver
and the resumption of specie payment.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-12

S stor1cal Dept; Cheyenne, Eyo.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
The LowndcsvilIe.. Democratic Club

The LowndcSvillc Democratic Club, met IL
LowndcSville, on last Saturday, 9th ult., tt
nominate candidates for tn, different county
offices. Aftcrthe usual business of the club wa,
transacted. ii was proposed to ballot.fOr q rep
rcscn,a,ive in the State Legislature from the
Savannah side OF the county. which WAS
doncand which resulted in Col. II. ii. Harper
being declared the nominee of this Club. On
motion of DR.. O.. II. Horton, the nomination
OF Colonel Harper was made unanimous.
The following nominations OF other clnbsfO fol
the Legislature and county offices were en-
dorScd by this club.
Scnatc-J. G. Maxwell.
liouse-W;. X. Bradley, S. MCGOWAN, ]. II
Rice, ]. II. Rice.
Probate Judgc-J. +. Lyon.
School commissioners. &c. DuPrc.
County CommiSSioncrs-G. +. Burdctt, W.
b. .Ackcr, r. NJ. Jay.
Coroncr-S. w. Cochran.
The nomination of the fifth representative
in the Legislature, was postponed till the
next meeting of this club.
4 very noticeable and encouraging fcaturc,of
our meeting WAS the unusually large number
of cOlOreu men members of our club who
were present. all of whom voted and exhibit
cd very great interest. in all its proceedings.
If the presence of so many Co!orcd men Is
any indication, and we believe It's, as TO how
the cOiorcd people OF the LownuCSrille town
ship, will vote at the election, on the 9TH Of
November next, old Lowndcsville will then
give the largest Democratic vote that has ev-
or been polied at that place, II vote thai will
give the death blow to ltauicaliSm in Able
willie county.
At the close Of the meeting, it being known
that Captain J. II. Rice, was in town. q COM
mittec was sent for him, and when lie appear
maks. expressed his qualification at being
present. and thanked the club, for its endorse
mcnt Of his nomination.
After which the club adjourned, to meet 18th
Saturday, in July.
II. II. HARPER. President.
j. W. HUCkABEE, Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
Baccalaureate Sermon.

Last Sunday we had the pleasure Q;
attending divine worship at Due Vest
the Rev. Samuel B. Jones, of the Meth.
odist church, was expected to deliver tho
Baccalaureate sermon, according to ap-
pcintment, but a telegram stating his
inability to fulfill his engagement was
received from him on Friday afternoon.
Rev. r. A. Ross. DID,, Of York, who
wasin attendance for the purpose of de-
livering a sermon to the Theological stu
dents, Kindly consented to fill the pulpit
for Mr.. Jones on that OCCASION. The
large church was we'll filled with the
cultured and refined community. After
prayer and singing the Psalm, "Lord
bless and pity u.s." &C., he read the
seventh chapter Of Hebrews, and preach
cd from the twenty-tifth verse-"Where-
fore he is able to save them to the utter.
most that come unto God by him, seeing
that he ever liveth to make intercession
for them" The speaker is a man Of
ability and eloquence.
At 3! o'clock, p. M, Rev. John E.
Pressly, of n. G., preached from John,
LIST chap. I'd verse--"Behold the..Lamb OF
God which taketh away the sin Of the
world.p :. &C.,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
The Press and Banner,
Wednesday, July 3, 1878.
Cokesbury Conference School.

The p~leasant village CT Cokesbury ha
for halt a century been famous for it, eN'
cellent schools. Under the fostering care
Of the Methodist Church, the Conference
School tor the education of boys ant
youths has continued in its prosperous
career under a long line of distinguished
r%cctors, and many Il man whose name is
part of the history of South Carolina has
received his pre-graduatc training at this
t~ime-honoured institution.
The scholastic term of lS77-'7S came to
q close last week. The present rector,
Prot. Pritchard, has been successful III
keeping up the high character and flour
ishing condition of the Conference School
and under his auspices the closing exer-
cises were conducted with great credit to
the pupils and the faculty. Rev. II. +.
Chrietzberg preached the customary SER
m0n before the school on Sunday 25th
June. On the evening of oath June, the
public assembled in the hall of the Ma
sonic College to hear a debate by four OF
the senior students members of the Fro
sophie Society. The subject ofdebate was,
(Which is the true pclicy-the Straight
out, or the Conservative" The Straight
out advocates were Messrs. J. d. Moore
and ]. G. Evans, the negative was main
tanned by MesSrS. ID. l.. Mabry and q. p.
SLSOh, ASSNs w. \ IsoSSiS) plCSloCb-
The subject was handled in a most ad-
mirable mi The Intelligence and
forensic ability they displayed were be-
yond all praise, and the livcliness and
vigor with which they championed their
cause deserved and received the admira-
ton and undivided attention of the
audience. The presiding officers duty
was no easy n for both sides had made
out a good case, but KEY. Mr.. Rogers de-
cidcd in favour Of the Straight-outs.
Thereafter he delivered an excellent, elo-
quent and instructive address to the Fro
sophie Society.
the senior Latin class took place. 1t was
conducted by Rev. w. a. Rogers and w.
Z. Benet, Esq. After a searching exam
ination the prize was awarded to d. l..
Mabry, and honorable mention was
gained by G.. P. Watson.
At night the ladies gave an entertain
ment for the benefit of the Methodist
church. The Cokesbury ladies have al
ways been noted .fot the admirable way
in which they conduct snch entertain
ments, and on this occasion they sue
ceeded rs they always do.
On Wednesday, Rev. Is. J. Mcynardie,
DID,, delivered an address to a very
large c%oncourse Of people.
On Wednesday night the exhibition
proper of the Cokesbury Conference
School took place. 1t consisted OF
speeches, destinations, and a most
amusing burlesque of a grammar class,
in which last especially the young gem
tlemen distinguished themselves by
their good acting, and gained frequent
applause.
Thus pleasantly ended the closing ex-
ercises.
Cokesbury has reason to be proud of
her good school, and to be congratulated
on having as it's rector so well-qualifed
and energetic a teacher as Prot. Prit-
chard. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
Greenwood Commencement.

The closing exercises of the Male High
School and the Female Academy at
Greenwood will take place on the 10Th
hnd 18th July. The occasion promises to
be a pleasant and interesting one. Full
particulars of the programme will be
published next week.
We commend to our readers the adj
Snirable speech Of Hon. +. A. Conner
published in our account Of the proceed
jngs of the county club. The manly ap-
pearance before his constituents has gain
I'D him many friends. He took the best
Way TO set himself right before the pub
ic and to stamp oHt pestilence that walk
eth in darkness. His remarks on the
Bond question are instructive and place
hat yeSed matter in it's true light and
position namely, as aquestion, removed
rom politics and this campaign. and re-
Snitted to the Courts.
DEATH OF MRS. MoTTE.-Mrs. Motto,
he si~ster-in-law of Mr.. John Knox, who
WAS so seriously injured last week by the
b%verturning of their vehicle, died in two
Hays after. Her remains were taken to
New York for interment. Mr.. Knox has
10 far recovered as to be able to walk
(bout the house on his crutcheS. Mrs.
Knox is still in a ]precarious condition.
Our distinguished townsman, Col. J.
s. Cothran, wa the anniversary orator al
he recent commencement OF Adger Col
ego, Walhalla. His address was a bril-
liant effort, we'll received by his audience
nd greatly praised by the press. Able
lille is proud of his ability and eloquence.
lie is not without honor in his own
country.
During a recent visit to Due West, we
had the pleasure of being the guest OF
Prof. Hood. At the Professors we had
ne pleasure Of meeting n of Newber-
ty's bellies, the cultured and beautiful
Hiss Lila Boozer.
LAST week while at Due West we were
ratified at meeting Rev. Robert Latham,
f Yorkville. Mr.. Latham is an old
fiend and we are glad to see him looking
b we'll. Father Time has dealt gently
18th him.
THE meeting at AbbeWlle Court House
Rst Monday was n of the most harmo'
ious that has occurred for months
here vas no discordant element. The
outlook is more hopeful for Il gloriou:
lture than at any time since the war.
Who Is Mr.. ". D. Mcdonald? Will the Al
lster.
We beg pardon. We intended to print"Mr
E. Mcdaniel" but by some hocus pocuS W
BIT of the track.
Maj. James L. White, with thanks t.
is friends, for their kind mention Of hi
anne as County Commissioner, respect
hlly declines the nomination.
DIR. J. w. w. MARSHALL, has jus
eturned from st. Joseph. We haven
et had an opportunity to interview him
The Abbeville Band will furnish musi
br the Due West Commencement to-da,
nd tomorrow.
EVERY horse and vehicle about Alb
eyille is at Due West to-day.
Gen. Butler speaks at Due West to
by.
Mr.. Thos. J. Hill, of Antreville, dice
a Monday last.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
Cokesbury Democratic Club.

HODGES, S. G..
July lst., 1878.
Editors Press and Bannrr:
Thinking that Il dot" or two from Saluda
Side might be read with some interest, We
send you Il few items.
Tie Cokcshury Democratic club met nj
Hodges Depot, last saturday, ) O'Clock, Z. NJ.
for the purpose of eleciinG delegates to the
County convention, ana making noMlna-
The election OF delegates passed Off very
quietly. but developed the fact, that there was
9 considerable ;P'it IN the M e1mG, Messrs
l.. McGhee. NJ. L. Mciihec. A. b. Ellis and II.
j. Ellis were elected to represent the club at
.AbbeViilc.
, It had became evident that the nominations
could not be made without protracting tho
meeting till a late hour OF the night. 1t was
consequently deemed advisable to postpone
that iinportant business. The cause Of tho
on the part Of the friends of Capt. Jas. Cocir
| ran to run him against the members Of the
Colcsbury club, he. Capt; G.. being Il mcni'
| Der of Long Cane club. The COX csbury mcI
thought 1t Unfair 10 make the test at thl
time.
| Cochran and his supporters q fair showing a
the Primary Election, but were d]cicrinincl
! not to let him be run then, TO the exclusion
of their own man.
| The scene which on sued when the anti
Cochran men made the r determined stand
bc.gars description. II would havcdone jus
ticc to pandemonium. Il he calls of the cliai
for order, were treated with contempt 0
! passed unhecdcd. For fifteen or invent.
minutes the confusion was indeScribaolc.
At last order prey allied. and after som
warm debate, the club adjourned, to meet a
s, a. NJ. on the fourth Saturday. of the preScn
month. The session will continue through
out the day. Polls will be opened and a.
election regularly held. The votes Will b
counted 5 J.. NJ, OF the same day. Niue
interest is felt as TO the result.
Hon. +. \. Conner made an eloquent an
convincing speech. vindicating himself fror
base imputations and aspcrsions UNJUST
cast upon him, by enemies during MS al
scnce. He is the right man in theright place
and the people are determined TO make
hcrculean effort to keep him in the positio
which he has honOrcd.
We care not to don the robes prophetic. hu
we feel justified in making the assertion
that Mr.. Conner will receive the nomination
from his club, by an overwhelming major
PUBLICCS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
School Picnic.

Editors Press and Banner:
The public schools in Cokesbury Township
closed on last Friday, and the patrons of Mrs
q. +. hodges school gave II picnic at he
school-house, some thrccimilcs above Hodges
The day was propitious and the attendance
large.
The old men and matrons of the communi
ty honorcd the occasion and exercised {
wholesome influence on the conduct OF thos'
present.
There was n fine turnout of young men ant
ladies, whospcnt the afternoon ina very plea
SAINT hop.
The dinhoc wOS magnificent and abundant
typical of the industry thrift and large-hcSrt
ed hospitality OF that section.
The whole affair was Il complete success ant
highly gratifying TO all present, and especial
ly so to Mrs. IIoagcs, in that it reflected thu
high personal regard the patrons have for he
and the satisfaction she has given as thu
teacher Of their children.
PARTICIPANT.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-03
The Organ War..A 100 b. Solid Shot

If any man insults your common sense
by Offering q tlrst-class 9 Stop Organ 1ol
$50, ''Shoot him on the spot All neccs-
sitv for buying such inferior Organs Is
forever done away with. 500, Cash. OF
SIIO on Easy Terms, now buys a mag
ni!iccnt Mason n Hamlin Harior or
Church Organ with -Four Sets Reeds ana
Ten Stops, in Elegant Now style case
WITH Illuminated Pancls.-
Style of Case ever produced.--speciai
Offer to introduce this new Stylc.-Scht
on trial.-Guarantccd for a life time
Rented until paid for.-Other new styles
lust out.-Ililstratcd catalogues Free
Address LUDDEN g. BATES, Snvan-
nah, Ca, manufacturers Wholesale
Agents for the South.
June %, 1878, 1t.
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ABBEv1LLE Co, s. c., June 90, 1878

Editors Press and Banner:
We had the pleasure on last Saturday Of at
tendinga pic mic at DR.. Henry's Mills, on Bca-
yer Dam Creek, Elberton comfy, Georgia.
The day was clear and beautiful. the weather
cool and pleasant. A speakers stand had
been prepared by the gentlemen of the vicin-
ity and decorated by the ladies with a bcauti.
ful arch Of evergreens. At eleven o'clock we
Haws the handsome and efficient Principal o.
the Heardmont Academy. His subject was
"Lct us Live While we Live He evidently
contemplated the possibility of his persua'
ding one of the bright eyed ladies present tC
help him live. After the speech all partook
of q bountiful Inner which had been provi
ded by the hospitable people of the neighbor.
hood. Dinner over, the time passed very
pleasantly in conversation, playing croque1
and ~promenading. Iced lemonade was fur
| nished in abundance.
S. a. SPEED,
Lowndesville.
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DoSS,Lnsy1LLr. S. C., June 90,

DoNNALpsvILLE, s.. G., Junco9, 1878.
Pursuant to a call Of the President the Ciuh
assembled in special meeting. The meeting
called to order by the President after reading
minutes of last meeting q call was made and
several names were added to the roll. An
election for delegates to County CGntral Clnp
resulted in the election OF e.: NJ. Matt1Son; y
b.. Cowan. NJ. Erwin, DIR. 6: B. Reid, j., w
MattiSon. w. b. Acker, and J.C. Caldwell,
The Club make the following rccommcnda'
tons.
For Housc-R. II. Hcmphill, w: X: Bradley
J.. II. Rice, Gen. S. McCiowan, J.P. Kennedy
Judge Of Probate-J. +. Lyon:
County Commissioners G. NJ. MatllSon, II
A. McCaSlan, Ct. Buruett.
After some discussion the Club resolved
that In their Judgment the pay OF members to
the General Assembly should be reduced &c
Sc per diem believing that amount 10 DC inli
and just, and would recommend that cand''
dates express themselves on that point.
Resoired LIST. That We heartily. endorse the
administration of Gov. Wade Hampton ana
feel that by his wise, considcratc, ana com E
vativc counsel, the country was saved IRON
bloOd>Icd and ruin, and the state OF Souti
Carolina. wrcStcd from the hand OF iyranl;
and from Il government OF miSrul ana crime
which marked its existence.
Resolved. I'd. Thai the distinguished pa
! triotiSm and world wide moderation cXhlbi-
ted upon the part OF his EHcciicncL Nhut
Hampton cnti:lc him to the full confidence
anu support VI cNtiE A'' y,
without distinction of race or color.
Resolved Sd. That we unanimously recon-
mend the denominations of Wade Hampton
for Governor, and W. /. Simpson for Lieu
tenant-Governor believing them to be wei
suited to promote that peace and GOOD gov
eminent in South. Carolina. which they have
SO molly assisted to inaugurpte.
Resolved tth. Tha we heartily endorse TIT
course pursued by Hon. ID. Wyatt Aiken II
u. S. Congress, and that we unanimously rec
onilnend him for reelection.
Club adjourned to meet lSt Saturday in An
gust 2 O'Clock p. m.
G. NJ. MATTISON, President.
j. w. MATTISoS, Secretary.
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AbbeyllIe Democratic Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the
club was held Last Friday night, Capt. L.
w. White in the chair. There was a full
attendance. After the formal business.
the books were opened for new members,
and several colored men came forward
and gave in their names. On motion Of
w. H@Parker, Esq, it was resolved tC
dominate a full ticket at the next meeting
bin July. Thereafter the president ap-
pointed delegates to the County Conven-
I'll IL. Before adjournment, General Me-
q ,wan was called for TO make a speech
lie responded in a brief address which
was after his usual eloquent manner, and
was well received.