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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
The State or South Carolina.
ORANGEBURG COUTY.

ORANGEBURG COUTN.
BY G. B. GLOVER, Esq, Probate Judge.
w)lEltEAS, ID. j. ZEAGLER AND
W. w. a. Fogle have made snit to me
to grant them Letters of Administration
OF the Estate and effects of David l.. Fo-
gle, deceased: These are therefore to
cite and admonish all md singular the
kindred and creditors OF the said David
=. Foslc, late Of Orangeburg County,
deceased, that they be aud APP
pear before me. In the Court Of Probate,
to be held at Orangcburg G. H., OH the
18th Of August next, after publication
hereof, ut II o'clock in the forenoon, to
shew cause, If any they have, why the
said Administration should not be grant
ed,
Given under my hand this 29th day
of July, Ammo Domini 1870.
e.. Is. GLOVER,
AGg i-2 Judge of I'Tobato @. c.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

COMMISSIONER Hayden will get over
it in week or two. 'Pis said that
"a hair of the same dog will cure tho
bite" Well the commissioner own
road was SO rough that it tumblcl
him Off from his wagon. lie was
rolled in the mud, his thump sprain-
ed, his face bruised, his back. torn,
his wagon rolled over him. Opcdel-
doc is scarce. That road will be fix
ed, sure.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

AT meeting Of the physicians of
Orangcburg County held in the court
room, August, 4th 1879, DR.. A. S.
Sallry was called to the chair and
DIR. NJ. J.D. Dantzler appointed Sec
retary. After stating The object OF
the meeting the President requested
tho physicians present to sign the
roll and organize themselves into n
Mcdica! Association. The following
gentlemen signed: Thos. 4. Elliott,
A. S. Salley, Il. j. Pou, G. II. Tabor,
a. }. Horger, j. A. j. IIildcbrand,
ID. Il. Connor, j. G. Arant, w. w
Wolfe, j. G.. Wnnnamaker, j. D.
Clccklcy, Il. X, Keller, -. l.. Hide.
brand, M. j. d. D4ntzlcr, M. G. Sal,
ley, A. S. Hydrick, VIM. Pou, r. j
Goodwin, +. J. Geiger, II. Il. Jones,
L. r. Malone, NJ. J. Grissctt, and II.
W. kcnnerly. At the organization
the following officers were elected
DIR. L. A. Elliott, President Dr.
A. S. Hydrick, Vice President; and
DR.. j. G. Wannamakcr, Secretary.
The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed committee of throe to draft
a Constitution and Bylaws: Drs. A.
), Sallcy, A. S. Hydrick and Charles
Tabor. The next meeting will take
place ut the Office of DR.. j. G.. Wan.
namaker, on first Saturday in Sep
tembcr next At l ! O'Clock A. NJ.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

AT meeting of the County Com
missioncrs held on Monday last Mr.
Warren a. Bricklc was appointed a
commissioner to appraisc the land in
behalf Of the county over and
through which the road from BAN
berg to Orangchurg passes; Mcssrs.
q. w. Cutler and James NJ. Bell were
appointed road ovcrscers for Orang go
Township and Elisha Hughes rs road
ovcrsccr for Zion Township.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

"MIDDLErEN Pike" and "Unclc
Tom will gracefully yield to Mr..
Emanuel Jones and party who while
on q frolic in Santcc swamp last
week, muddicd hole and caugl,}
slNty-thrcc coutcrs, measuring from
four 10 ten inches across, and Il lot of
cat and other fish out Of one hollow
log. Mr.. Jones says the supply Of
coutcrs was not cxhanstcd-quite n
number being left in the log.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

OUR readers are reminded that
Mcssrs. D. T.. Smoak & Co. is still
the place where they may purchase
their family supplies Of groceries,
&c., at the lowest possible prices in
this market. Their liquors arc of
the best brands, pure and fully up to
the standard. 1t will pay to call
here before purchasing elsewhere, es-
pecially since everything needed may
bo had, thus saving time as well as
money.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

IIlIs excessively hot weather very
naturally suggests n cool place, and
where can we find one better calcula-
ted to meet the demand than the ice
cream saloon Of Mr.. Joseph Eros.
Ladies and children as we'll us gentle
men may there fjnd convenient and
neatly furnished room where they can
enjoy the luxuries of this establish
ment without fear of rude disturb
ance. hlr. Eros also proposes to
open in the near future a fancy gro.
Gerry.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

WE notice Improvements going on
in the store of Mr.. Kor,john. His
place had to be made larger in order
to keep up with his increasing trade.
His store is full no# from bottom to
top, and yet like Oliver Twist, Dick
cries for more, and will leave for the
North next week in order to induce
shipments TO this place, and VIC are
informed that in two or three weeks
will open up large stock Of Grocer
les, Dry Clouds, Notions, Boots and
Shoes, Tinwarc, Crockery, in fact
anything and everything, which will
DC thrown upon the market at prices
which dcry competition from those
buying i'll the old time way and from
regular dealers. This establishment
of Mr.. korljohn the people seem to
look upon rs 4 part Of themselves
and all seem 10 take stock in IT. 1t
certainly is to the farmers interest
TO give this enterprise their hearty
support, rs it has helped them end
will continue to do so. Come up
then this fall and support them freely
and fully, not with your wcll-wshes
and God-spced you alone but with
the great ana powerful lever, money
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
TO the Public.

TTIlE undersigned respectfully an
Il nOuilce that they have purchased the
exclusive right to sell the justly cclcbra-
ted "Ncw Virginia Feed Gutter" in Lie
Counties of Orangeburg and BnrnweIl.
In this Cutter, clcapncss of construction
minimum OF power and rapidity Of exc
cntion have been fully attained. The
concentrations Of the many who are
using this Cutter render it unnecessary
for us to say anything relative to its
merits. We only ask trial and feel fully
confident that satisfaction will bc given.
For sale at the store of Mr.. J. G.. Pike,
Orangcburg. s. G..
EDWARDS s. THOMPSON.
June I3-3mO 8U
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

ATTENTION, ORANGE LIGHT ORA
GooNs You are hereby ordered to
meet on the company's parade
ground on Saturday, the 10th of Au-
gust, at 10 O'Clock A. DI., for drill.
Members are requested to turn out
promptly. BY order of
N. N. HAYDEN,
Captain.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

The store house, law office, &C.,
of Representative b. G.. Frederick,
in Goodland Township, was entirely
consumed by fire on Friday night
last; also plantation supplies of corn,
bacon, flour, &c. The loss at this
time is g serious one, and Especially
SO when there was no insurance upon
the property.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

WE cali the attention Of the public
TO the change advertised in Mr.. Shcr-
idan's Clnssica! School III this issue.
Mr.. Sheridan with q view TO meeting
the demands of the public for high
order OF education will open his pop
ular school on the first Monday in
september next with n full corps of
experienced teachers and with such
branches added rs are Thought icecs-
sary for a school Of so high Il grade.
MIR. w. l.. Glaze, n former pl.pii OF
MIR. Sheridan, ard u graduate OF
Wollord College, with three years
experience rs teacher, is in every
way fully competent to teach in II
school Of the highest grade IN our
State und we feel assured will give
perfect satisfaction TO the patrons of
the school.
Miss l.. j. Nackcy scarcely needs
word from us by way Of recommcn-
datlon. Her connection with the
school last year, the entire satfactory
examination of her classes in June,
and her known integrity of character
are sufficient to assure the patrons Of
her continued interest in the cduca-
ton of their children.
We trust the patronage of the
school will be greatly increased and
the advancement of the children will
be such rs to prompt the building of
q school room during the year that
will be credit to our community.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
Notice..

:, D.. A., McIyer, Admir- OF Henry f.
Smoke, Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth s. Speio-
ncr, ct al.-in Common Pleas.
by order of Hon. II. B. Fraser, pre-
siding Judge, the creditors of Henry e.
Smoke. late deceased, are hereby notified
to present andprove their claims against
the lntestate Ii. l.. Smoke before the un-
dcrsigned on or before the 10th day OF
September, 1879, or else be dcbnrrcd
payment. WM. NJ. HUTSON,
July 1876 Master.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

WE had the pleasure Of greeting in
our office one day last week G. G.
Dantzler, Esq, prosperous young
farmer Of St. Matthews. The DEMO
GRAFT is always pleased to form the
acquaintance of such a sterling citi-
zen as Mr.. DAIMLER, and would be
glad to have him call again.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

An exchange says: "The girl who
passes you wine would not make you
Il good wife. Paste this in your hat
young man." And the young man
who hss not the nerve to resist the
temptation, would not make good
husband. Paste this on your looking
glass young lady.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
Captain.

Our friend Mr.. Harpin Riggs, in
addition to his successful tannery,
has recently established n grist mill
and planning machine on his premises
in town. We know of no man whose
inaomitable courage and energy de-
serve greater success than Mr., Riggs,
and hope he may meet with abundant
SUCCESS in every enterprise.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

OuR worthy School Commissioner,
Mr.. D. L. Connor, is on visiting
tour through the county to inspect the
the different schools. We hope good
will result from these visits OF our
school official.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
CREATE CONCERTO

Goodbye Tunes and Worlllyc Songes
TO be attended at gG
yc House of Assembl.re ycicpt We
Courthouse,
in ye Townc of Orangcbdrgh
on Frydayc nightc,
ye 18th dayc of ye month of Auguste
instantc,
MDCCCLXNIX.
Ye musick will be given by ,yc fol-
lowing singers and players, who have
kindlyc volunteered for yc Concerto {:
Head Singer-Obidiah Primrose,
Songe Teacher.
Organer-Iobin Gray.
Harpsichordcrs and Fiddlers, Squire
Grimes, IIezekiah Perkins, Zekial
Slimmins, Malachi Kimball, Caleb
Knapp, Moses IIardcastlc.
WOMEN SrNGERs-NIrs. jeremiah
Wiggans, Katrina Van Rensselaer,,
Deborah Dorothy Jenkins, Expert
ence Spriggans, Mehitable Spraguc,
(she that was q Bumpus) Aunt Susan
Ann Wander, Sister Patience Howe,
Mrs. Corporal Prodkins, Margaret
Andersen, Cousin Miranda Cleopatra
Jonsing.
MEN SlNGERs-Azariah Poole, Dca-
con Hartscrabblc, Elder Jenkins,
Anthony Docket, Josiah Yanderpool.
LADS AND LAssEs-Jcmima, Pru-
dcncc, hlalala, Conscience, Dorothyc,
Charityc, Mchitablc, Sophia, Nj MarIha
Ann, and Caleb, IIczckialI, Jonathan,
Matthias, Jcdcdiah, Barabas and
Timothyc.
N. B.-All ycrmopcyc which shall
be paycd for this entertainments is
for yc bcnclittc Of yc Volunteer Com.
panyc yclcpt yc E'isto Rifles.
n. Il. 2d.-After ye first parte, and
while yc singers and plays are rest.
ing, Aunt Jemmima lInders and
Goodwyfe Experience Anderson will
serve yc goodc people who may wisll
to paye for ym, fresh doughnuts
pun pkin pics, ice cream and lemon
sugars, at thyrc kitchen in yc porcho
N. B. 3d.-Yc price OF admittancc,
twenty, five pennies, and selected
seatcs ten pennies besides. Lads and
lasscs under ten ycarcs oldc, fifteen
pennies. Babycs under one ycarc
old may not be admitted at emmy
price without thyrc mothers, Tickets
for yc select scates may be had at ye
Apothccary Shops of yc Doctors
Wannamakcr aud Dukes.
N. B. 4th.-Yc doors will be open.
cd at candle lyte, and yc entertain.
mcntc will bcginnc an half hour later
Ic goode people need not to bring
thyre candles or lanterns, since y(
sclcctmcn will furnish all yc lytcs.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
The State Of South Carolina,
ORANGEBURG COUNTY.

By G. b. Glover, Esq, Probate Judge.
NMB)IIEREAS j. Elbort Stcadman, of
W. Rarnwell County, hath made suit
to me. to grant him Letters of Admins
tr'lton Of the Estate and effects of Bart
let Tyler, deceased. These are therefore
to cite and admonish all and singular the
Kindred and Creditors of the said Bartlett
Tyler, late Of Orangeburg County, de-
ceased, that they be and appear, before
me, in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Oran%eburg Court House, on the l5tli
OF August next, after publication hereof,
ut III O'Clock in the forenoon, to shcw
cause, If any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted
Given under my Hand, this 31st day
of July, AnnO Domin 1879.
g. B. GLOVER,
Aug LIT Judge of Probate o. G.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

7. M. G. A.-'rhe Sunday after
noon service Of this Association will
he held at the rooms on Rnssell-
street on Sunday afternoon at six
O'Clock. All Interested are invited
10 attend.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

QulrE an interesting protracted
meeting was closed last week at the
Bull Swamp Baptist Church. The
Rev. Mr.. Galphin, missionary work
er, AMI DIR. /. d. Durham preached
some most excellent sermons greatly
to the cdification of the hearers and
benefit Of the church. Thus the good
work goes on and We hope it will con-
tinue until every section is awakened.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

We would direct the attention of
our town readers to the notice of Mr..
j. w. M[osclcy, calling meeting OF
the resident members Of the Court
House Democratic Club at the En-
ginc Hall on next Wednesday night
at eight o'clock precisely. A full
and punctual attendance is greatly
desired as the business is important
and should interest every true Demo
crat
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

ONE Of the finest fields Of cotton
we have seen This season is that Of
Mr. Harpin Riggs in the suburbs of
town. The weed is growing vigor-
ously and full of fruit without throw
ing off any from the recent rains.
MIR. Riggs is good for 500 pounds of
lint per acre if no disaster befalls the
field before picking.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
Contract Work /!

7 Respectfully inform my friends and
Il the public that am prepared to con-
tract to do Carpenters Work OF any
kind cheaper than other contractors in
Orangeburg County. Work solicited.
and satisfaction guaranteed.
March 7-3mos. j. Il. TUCKER,
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

ONE Of the ncatcst and best ap-
pointed establishments in our young
thriving city is the drng store of DR..
j. G.. Wannamaker, on Russell
street. Drugs OF every conceivable
kind-lrcsh and pure-may be Oh
tanned here rs cheap rs at establish
mcnts in our larger cities !; toilet and
fancy articles in the utmost profusion,
at remarkably low prices for the
times and the ptirest and most re-
frcshing soda water in town at n
mere tri1e. DR.. Wannamaker and
his assistant, Nfr. Augustus Neuftcr,
u graduate in pharmacy, by an agree
able manncrism peculiarly their own,
make it delightful to spend few
moments here while purchasing drugs
for our dear sick ones at home.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

The Board Of Health met on We'd,
nesday evening and reported the re-
suits Of their Investigation and ad,
Judged Some places to be nuisanccs.
Our citizens would do well TO give
heed to the recommendations of this
body.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
BEEF BEEF BEEF

Beg leave to state that having rented
Il the store formerly occupied by Mr..
Dcmars next to DR.. S. y. Reeves Drug
Store, have renovated and reiittcd the
the same in first class style, and will Kill
3 bceves, or more week, which | will
guarantee to be fattcr and better than any
sold on the wagons. All meats sold
warranted to give satisfaction, at prices
to suit the times. Beef delivered to any
part of Orangcburg free of charge. The
public is cordially invited to visit my
new market. Ny motto will be TO
rLEASf.
\. R.--The highest price paid for
Poultry. 5. l.. MORGAN,
July 25-tf Practical Butcher.
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Notice ocDisnnissa1.

NOTICE is hereby given that we will
IN on the 2Sth day of August next after
date file our final account with the Hon
orablc the Judge of Probate for Orange
burg County, and ask for letters of dis.
missal rs administrators of the Estate of
DR.. Lewis Dantzlcr. deceased.
II. w. DANTZLER,
/. Ii. DANTZLER,
July 70, lS70-iC Administrators
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

THE Rev. DR.. Thos. Raysor, Of the
Branchcville circuit, preached most
acceptable and eloquent sermon in
the Methodist Church on Sunday
night last. We hope to hear from
him again before this revival season
is ended.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08
Market Report.
WANTED,

RY A LADY Of several years expert
" cnce, n situation rs teacher of the
English branches in school or family.
The best references given and satisfnc-
ton guaranteed. For further particulars
address THE ORANGEBURG DEsIoCRET.
April 4 |-+
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

OFFICE hours on Sunday at DR..
Wannamaller's Drug Store are from
8 to 10 A. NJ, and from 6 1-2 TO s
l-2P. Nj. In cases Of emergency ac-
cess can be had to the Drug Store
any time during the day or night.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

PERSONS who left their School
Claims with the Investigating Com
mittec to ascertain the county indcLt-
edncss can get them by applying to
Mr.. w. i. Hutson.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

MR.. w. II. Champy is putting up n
blacksmith shop on Broughton street
on the lot owned by Mr.. Roht. Jones.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

hiis. Samuel Dukes is completing
quite neat cottage residence on The
lot iii rear OF DIR. james Dukes
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-08

MIR. Schilliey has op encd his tent
in Orangcburg and is prepared for
work again-another good opportuni-
ty,
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ORANGEBURG, S. G.. AUGUST s, 1879.
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ATTENTION! Il!


SAEjE ARE NOW CLOSING OUT OUR
w stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Notions. etc, TO make room for
fall goods. We guarantee all the above
goods, also Ctr whole stock of Grocer
leg, Crockery, Tinwarc, Hardware. To-
bacco, Cigars, Whiskey, Imported
French Brandy and Holland Gin, Do
mestic Brandy, Gin, Rum, Wines, etc,
lower for Cash than the same articles
can be bought for in any house in town.
Whiskics and Tobaccos we make
specially, and it shall ever be our aim
to give you the worth of your money.
We have just received fine lot Of
Canned Sausage, put in 8 lb. cans, full
weight, at II l-2 cents per pound.
OUR NEW BEER REFRIGERATOR
is now completed and you can get
large Zee Cold glass of Beer for cents.
An examination of our stock is respect
fully solicited.
ID. Il. SMOAK s. co.
Orangcburg, S. c. June 81 tt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-30

close Of American slavery. It never
was paying publication aud the
editors lie was in danger for thirty years,
or down to the beginning Of the civil var.
lie was very unpopular man, aud he was
assailed in manv ways. Abroad he was
regarded as a great leader, and had many
admirers, particularly in Eagland, but in
Am,ric4, ninety-nine of tysr7 hundred
white persons looked upon hin a. being
either fanatic or fool. But even his
American enemies never charged him with
selfshness, or with seeking either money or
personal advancement. Ii was 81 Obvious
that he was poor. and that he c,Hld not
advance in public lie. tina: 1t was impossi-
BILE to attribute 20 him ordinary motives of
action. lie really was, from the beginning
Of his career, sincere aati-sllvery
man and he had that sort OF confederation
which is generally awarded to men wno
convince the world that they mean what
they say, while their adTics Is No. needed.
His life was no: eventful, anl i conld not
become 50, because he could ID nothing but
write and talk, and the world has IL be gov
ernet by action Mr.. GITrison and h.- few
followers kept alive the anti-7!a7ery ssnti-
ment of the country He had one ot those
minds that do no. Shrek IRON the logical
results of great position; and. IRON his
point Of view, the overthrow OF the national
constitution was logical necessity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-30
THE BIZ
DOMINION NEWS.
THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY-CLosE OF THE cELE-
BRATION.

THE QUEENS BIRrHDAY-cLosE OF THE cELK-
BRATIoN.
MONTREAL, May 25.-At the close of the
review, yesterday, the sham battle took
place. The maneuvrlng Of the troops was
very much interfered with by the immense
lively participated in BY the Brooklyn
regiment. Afterwards the troops advance
and saluted their excellencies with their
colors dropped. Accidents during the day
were very few. No into1icants were sold
on the ground. The military afterwards
dlned at the Crysalt Palace. The health of
the Queen, of the President Of the United
States. of the Governor General and the
Princess Louise were proposed, and heartily
responded to. The troops then reformed
and marched back to town. The Governor
General on returning to town created a
number of statesmen Knights Commander
of the Order of St. Michael and St. G.orge.
10 the evening the Dominion militia gave a
grand banquet to the Brooklyn regiment.
The lent general commanding and Govern
OF General were present, The latter propo>
Ell the health of the President of the United
States. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher replied
aud was loudly cheerel. Speaking of Cen.
Grant, he said no man ever originated under
one government or any nation who has SO
carried with him the sympathy and admira-
ton of the whole world. Mr.. Beecher said
President Hayes has lain upon thorns, but
bids fair to come out with the sympathies
of the whole nation lie said Canada is
destined to live separate common wealth
along our borders for a thousand years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-30

Was bora on the 10Th of petemh,r, 1888,
at New buTypoI;, Ma, hts parents being
natives OF New BruGsaick. lis childhood
wa passed in extreme poverty. and he had
few even OF tho htggrc advantages Of
education that were known to the children
of the poor at the early part Of the century
after trying to obtain livelihood in yRri-
Gus other ways, from the time that he was
nbout nine years old. he was placed in a
printing olir', taat OF the NcwhuTyport
H-raii whFa IN h;S fourteenth YER. lie
began to write Tor that journal bsfore he
bad reached the age of seventeen and he
wrote for other journals. After slmc-
what varied experiences on u number of
newspapers he went to Bennington, IN this
State, in 1898, where he conducted tho
Journal Of The Tim,s, a political and radI-
cal newspaper. that condemned slavery.
Soon sltcrwnrd he went tn BIltI-
more, to become Joint editor OF
the Genus Of taTe,M Emancipation.
His bitter condemnation OF the home slave
trade led to the prosecution oi Mr. harrison,
and his condemnation and to hrs impriSOn-
ment, as he could not pay the fine 10 which
he had been sentenced, nor the costs.
civil suit for damages WAS brought against
him, and won but it was never sought to
enforce the payment OF the : coo in which
no was cast Ills fac and costs were paid
by Arthur Tappan. lie leoturcd on slavery
in several cities and he founded the Libsra-
Tor on the LIST OF January, 1881 With
that Journal he was connected till the re-
cent close of its publication, after the