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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-08-29
A Card.

BRANcnvILLE, S. c., Aug. Is, 1879.
Editor Orangedu'g Democrat:
We sec by the last issue of youI
paper, some one under mask .(the
emblem OF cowards) has made Wig
orous assault on the Town Council Of
Branchvillc. We do not propose to
condcscend to notice this irresponsi-
bic and anonymous scribbler, but if
he will come from behind his mask
and like man give his name to the
public, then we will show to the Dcns-
ocratic readers Of your paper that the
Town Council is not an "accitlcnt," +"
nor are we governed by "prejudice," !"
nor is the Town Hall, in the sense he
uses il, public property.
w. Ii. EAsrERLIN,
john w. FAIREY,
nj. S. GRIssETT,
Wardcns.
p. S.-Wc would have our Intend
ants signature, Mr.. John G. Reeves,
to this letter but lie is temporarily
absent from town,
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The Ohio Campaian.

Every section of the country is
watching intensely the progress of
the Ohio campaign because it will be
somewhat an index to the result OF
the great national campaign Of 1880.
So much Importance is attached to
this state election until all the poiti-
cal leaders, of the Republican party,
as well as few from The Demo cratic
ranks, have determined TO throw the
weight of their influence for the sue
cess Of tho party to which they re-
spcctivelr belong. Mr.. Sherman and
air. Schurz hayo both contributed
thoir mite TO aid in the election OF
Mr.. Foster, the Republican candidate
for Governor, who, is himself strain
ing every nerve to bring the matter
to a successful issue for his party.
Gen. Ewing, the Democratic candi
date, seems to be confident of his
election and says That the people
throughout the State are enthusiasts
tic and working. lie believes the
entire Grccnback vote will he pollcd
for him, which makes, il true, his
election certain. So vital is this
election TO the success of the two
parties year hence and so earnest
are the efforts put forth by both sides
that it is impossible Mt this distance
to determine what viii! be the result.
The race will certainly be close
one, but if any man can lead the
Ohio Democracy to victory, Gen.
Ewing will. His burning words and
gallant conduct are certainly winning
his fellow-citizens over by scores and
hundreds, and before The day of cleo
tion shall have arrived we sincerely
trust every embarrassment will be
removed and the way will he clear for
an easy Democratic victory.
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A Card,

Editor Orangeburg Democrat:
Ijsce by the last issue Of your pa
perSthat my name is associated with
others on ticket in opposition to the
regular Democratic ticket for munich
pal officers. I authorized no one to
use my name except on the Demo
cratic ticket, and knew of no other
ticket being in the field. am identi-
fed in every way with the Democrat
ic party, vote with it, and recog-
nize' no other, and hope that my
name-in future will not be associated
with any other than the solid Demo
cratic ticket. Very Respectfully,
-
w. NJ. sam.
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strong enough to announce as their
party's policy complete ccntralism
at Washington with the next Repub-
lican President, whether Sherman or
Grant, as the permanent head of the
government. Their Interpretation of
the results Of tho war indicated rs
much from the beginning; the two
terms OF Grant, with his bayonet ex-
pertinent to feel the pulse of the peo-
pie, pointed in the same direction,
and the recent discussion at the extra
session of Congress on the question,
involving the use of troops at the
polls, was still stronger proof of the
same purpose. This policy includes
all the late man@uverings of the par
ty, and Sherman or any other ambi-
tious man would like to occupy DO.
sition looking to the American
throne; therefore his followers are
pushing his claims before the people
with some show Of success. Those,
however, who grew fat under the cor
rupt rule Of Grant, see in the "third
term movement" lifetime lease OF
power and a reopening of the doors
OF the treasury TO readmit the gang oi
his "sisters and his cousins and his
aunts' kin. Such are the private
hopes INDUCED by this party and
such are the public declaration OIL
some of the leaders. May Heaven
grant that through the instrumental
ty of the Democratic party our peo
pic may be saved from such dis
grace. We sincerely hope that the
campaign Of 1880 will bury forever
this iIlegitimate offspring Of the biaci
period of our Republic.
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Notice to Tcachcrs

FGN1IE last examination OF Public School
IL Teachers will be held ut tSl,eridan's
9cn9et~!tOom. Amelia Street, OH Satur-
uny, September a7th, 1879, commencino
at 10 O'Clock a. NJ. No further opport,I.
nifty will be afforded until the summer of
1850; and to this rule no exception will
be !n,a4eS and all certificates granted
lN4o. 70 August %, 1879, will be revoked
gu l1!ass III day of October, 1879. BYor-
der OF Board of School Examiners.
ID. l.. CONNOR,
School Commissioner.
Orangcburg, S. c.. Aug. 30, lS70-5t
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The Election.

ORANGEBURG, S. c., Aug. &c, 1879.
Editor OrangeJurg Democrat:
I hear the RAIDS, or better known
by their merited name Scalawags,
are about TO show their heads once
more, to the public gaze. in Orange
burg County. Can any wcnk-knccd
Democrat scruple so low as to forget
his manhood and lose sight of an hon
est government as to allow his honor.
ed name TO be associated with such a
low and corrupt party? l hope not.
We have got TO lay all preference and
prejudice aside at present and stand
united with a solid front upon the
principle of honor for the mutual
good Of all and any man that don't
do it should be branded as q traitor
TO an honest government, should be
spurncd by the fair sex on every
hand, and kicked at every corner and
cross road in the county by the Dem
ocrats for their very shadow is die.
grace to any community in which he
moves. He who is not with us is
againet lis, and such one should be
forced to hold blind horse in the
the rain for Il secondhand chew of
tobacco until he freezes to death.
DEMOCRAT,
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the person Of one of its recognized
leaders. Ruin and utter pros tration
of every interest are written upon the
face Of any such movement and our
people should shgn it as they would
poison itself.
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f3tHtc Notice.

A LLpcrsons holding claims against the
IN Estate of ABRAHAM $. DUKES.
deceased, are requested to present them
properly attestcd, to the undersigned; :;
and all persons indebted to said Estate
will make immediate payment. to
ELIZABETH c. l.. DUKES,
or to A. +. ii. DUKES,
Qualified Administrators.
Branchville, S. c., Aug. Is, 1S79-it
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Charleston Trade,

The South Carolina Railroad with
its characteristic spirit Of enterprise
has arranged u cheap excursion to
Charleston for tue benefit of her mer
chants as sellers aad those of the up
country as buyers. Before the war
there was large jobl'ing business
done by the Wholesale merchants of
our chief city with towns Of the into
rior, not only Of this but other South
crn States, bcsidrs the retail business
was extensive with planters through
out the country who fisitcd Charles
ton at least once OF twice year for
the purpose Of purchasing their sup
plies. Since the war, however, trade
has taken new channels, and country
merchants 60 TO New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore to buy
their goods, and farmers their supplies
from country towns leaving Charles
ton and other Southern seaports with
a meagre local trade.
Why these new channels were en-
tered and why the trade of the rural
districts is confined 10 county towns
are matters Of the past and it boots
but little to call them up again the
more important question is how can
Charleston regain the lost ground
and place herself in position 10 COM
mand the business which properly
belongs TO her merchants. It is not
enough for the Railroad TO arrange
excursions even at the cheapest rates,
but their freight rates must be reduced
and there should be no discrimination
in favor Of cities Mt the tcrmini, at
the expense Of interior towns and
way stations nor is it enough for
Charleston to invite country mcr-
chants to visit her places Of business,
her merchants must offer special in
ducemcnts sufficiently advantageous
to buyers to divert the trade from
present channels to the old one.
| Buyers must bc made 10 understand
that it will pay them better in money
to purchase their goods in Charleston
than in New York or any where else
A margin for profits must be given
in excess Of that offered by the sellers
Of Northern markets before the de.
sired end need be hoped for. We
have often heard our farmers sa}
they can buy dry goods and groceries
cheaper Orangcburg than ii
1Seaaafieston. This is due directly tc
the want OF enterprise in Charleston
merchants and 10 the Yankee fore
sight Of Northern merchants which
makes them offer the Orangcbure
buyer special conditions, by way u
holding the trade, which enables tho
latter to compete successfully will
the retail dealers OF Charleston
These special conditions of the North
must be overcome by other and more
advantageous conditions Of Charles,
ton before the already established
trade can be broken up. We hope
The Charleston merchanto understand
the position and will be equal to the
emergency. The trade ought to be
hers,
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Not that Kind of a Cat.

Editor Orapgeburg Democrat:
Seeing my name published in your
last issue as q candidate for Alder
man on the Bolivcr ticket [ ask leave
to state through your columns that
there was no authority whatever for
such impertinent use Of my name.
ID. T.. SMoAK.
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POStOlicc Hours.

Open from halfpast to 10 o'clock A.
NJ. and from hali-past l0A. NJ. to i p.
NJ.
Columbia mail closes at 10 A, NJ. and
the Charleston mail at halEpast5 L. NJ.
On Tuesdays and Fridays mali for
Fclderville, Vanccs Ferry and Holly Hill
closes ut hulf-past a. ~.
On Fridays Il mail for knott's Mills,
Wits Mills and Rishcs' Store closes at
halEpast 2 L. NJ.
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AUGUSTA DIVISION.
CAMDEN DIVISION.
(Daily, except Sundays.)

Trains leaving Charleston at 0 Is n. IN.
and Columbia at'4 p. m. make close con-
nections daily, except Sunday, with trains
of Greenville and Columbia Railroad. to
and from Greenville, Walhalla. Ander-
son, Spartanburg and points on the Spar
lanburg and Ashevillc Railroad. and for
l.aurens OH Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
day.
Trains leaving Charleston at 6 40 a.
IN. and Columbia at p. IN. make close
connections daily with trains of Charlotte.
Columbia and Augusta Railroad, to and
from Charlotte, Richmond, Washington
and all Eastern Cities; also with trains
of Wilmington, Columbiao and Augusta
RailrOud to and from Sumter, and other
points on w. G. Sc a. II. II.
Trains leaving Charleston at 45 n. m.
and 10 10 p. m. and Augusta ut $3.50 p. III.
make close connections daily with trains
of Georgia Railroad and Central Rail-
road for Macon, Atlanta and all points
West and Southwest.
Sleeping Cars OIL all night trains.
JOHN b. PECK, Superintendent.
D. q. ALLEN, Gen. T. and II. Agt.
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

FENIIE exercises of Miss II. S. Albcrrot-
h It's School will be resumed Scptcnl-
Der Sth, 1879, at the residence of Capt.
L. a. Jetlords on Russell stocct. For
terms, &C., apply as above. aug 22.l
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Will Il Ever Be 4?

The Republican party have arrived
at that stage in politics when their
leaders feel themselves bold and
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-AUCTIONICEES.

TAMES 4. HAMILTON offers his SER
V vices to auction Stock, Merchandise.
&c., on Salesdays, or to attend sales any
where in the County. Orders left ut the
store Of John a. Hamilton will be at
tended to. JAS. A. HAMILTON.
Aug 22-3mos
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OLD AMERICAN HOTEL
W Established about 1880
Resucitated on the European Plan for
Gentlemen only.
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per week......-S3,O0
per month...e and $40
According to location of Rooms paid
II advance. a
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Board and dlodsing...-.:.......65 50per week
" MEALS, gs.ss,I
Breakfast. t.............................
Dhucr....... QUO
ouppef.".. 900
MRS. NJ. J. ARCHER. Pproprietress,
20 George st, corner King,
sep ally Charleston, 8 G.
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School Notice.

FHNHE exercises Of Miss G.. NJ. Evans
Il School will be resumed ut the resi-.
dence of Mr.. z. V. Dibblc, on Monday
September lSt, 1879. Aug 1873
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All ask is call, feeling confident
that you can save 25 per cent. on every
dollars worth Of goods bought of me.
Our assortment is larger and more COM
plete than it has ever been before. Our
prices are marked down with view to
disposing quickly Of our stock. Call
early to secure bargains and be con-
Vinccd as to the trnth Of my assertions.
THEODORE KOHN.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

INsANE.-Ch Christian Wolsky, Prus-
sian Polander residing on Canon Creek,
was arrested and brought to town last
Tuesday and examined on charge OF
insanity before the County Judge, result
ing in his being sent to the Napa Insane
Asylum. Wolsky was an inmate of the
Stockton Asylum about II years ago and
returned to this county on his release
much improved but not entirely cured
lie has since then had occasional spells
OF lunacy which have of late been more
frequent and was generally considered by
his neighbors as unfit to be at large
when arrested he made a determined re-
slstance and it was with difficulty that
ne was secured. Although man OF
small stature it took seven men to handle
MIN In the Sherffs office, but after a
Time he quieted down and WAS placed in
the stage Wednesday morning in charge
81 Under-S Sheriff Frank NJ. Philbrook
ihe particular kind of insanity with
winch Wolsky is afflicted is described by
the physicians as melanchoia.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22

KILLED WHILE HUNTING.-A pain.
ful shock passed through this community
last Friday evening, caused by the an
nouncement of the accidental shooting of
w. j. Dyer by Philip Haber while hunt
ing on Canon Creek. The circumstances
attending the distressing and fatal affair
are as follows: Mr.. Dyer has been en-
gagged in mining OIL Canon Creek and on
Thursday cleaned up, intending 20 bring
the gold dust to Weaver when the stage
came down on Saturday. Having moth
ing to do during Friday he went out
hunting in company with Philip Haber.
In the mountains they separated and
sometime afterwards Philip thought he
saw deer in the brush about one hum
dred yards below him. Raising his rife
he fired, then re- loaded and made his
way to the supposed deer, but instead
found that he had shot his companion
through the head, killing him instantly.
1t is probable that Dyer was STOPPING in
getting through the heavy brush at the
moment of being shot, the bullet entering
to the left of the baciUof the head and
coming out just below and back of the
right temple. That the shooting was al :
together accidental there is no question
and Mr.. Haber is acquitted of all blame
in the matter except tnat of earelesshess
which must naturally attend any such
unfortunate occurrence. Haber, we learn,
is not an experienced hunter and has the
reputation of being very poor shot, but
in this instance the aim was Il Ii too fault
less and would seem to be decree of
fate. The remains OF Mr.. Dyer we're
brought to Weavervile on Saturday and
deposited in the Masonic Cemetery Sun
day afternoon, the funeral ceremonies be
ing conducted by Trinity Lodge, No. 27,
#. Il A. NJ, of which deceased was Il
member. Dyer has been resident of
this county for about ten years during
which time he made many friends by his
upright honorable actions in all social
and business transactions. He was II
gentleman in every respect and a good
citizen whose untimely death is regretted
by all. His accidental death is another
warning to hunters never to fire until
they are certain what they are aiming ut,
particularly when it it known that an
other person is In the neighbol hood.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-11-22
LIST OF LETTERS
HOME NEWS.

FATAL MINING AocIDENT.-At Mo
Murry & Hupp's claim the hydraulic
was run about an hour and quarter
Thursday morning and turned off at
o'clock or near that time, leaving a por-
ton Of the 80 foot bank so that it was liza.
BILE to cave at any time. The men were
working on top of the bank cutting ditch
cs during the forenoon, but Mr.. McMur-
ry suggested to some of them that they
better go in the claim after dinner and
break up the rocks ahd Jumps, at the
same time particularly cautioning them
to keep an eye on the loose bank and ad
vising that one OF their mum Der act as
lookout. Accordingly, after dinner,
Chas. Gering, Arch. Warren and Mike
and Warren went directly to the bank
Warren picked up his pick and at the
same time remarked, :" We must look
out for the bank, for you rem Der Nc
told US to watch it," No sooner were
the words oct of his mouth than the cave
came. Fen.on was out of reach of it,
Warren ran to one side and it just missed
him, while Gering who ran directly
from the cave was struck in the back
thrown down and covered with loose
earth. Ii was only the work OF u mos
ment to pull him from the dirt which
was piled losely about him Drs. Lord
and Montague were sent for and went at
once, but he was found to be Injured be-
yond relief and expired in half an hour.
lie was very badly m ashed about the
back and hips, the hip bones being torn
loose from the back and other bones
broken.
John Augustus Charles Gering, or as
he was famiiarly called by everyone
Charley" Gering, was native of Ger
many and aged about "a years. He
came to California in 1850 worked at
Oplir near Auburn. Placer county, IN
1851, at Shasta in 1852, and came to
Trinity County in the Spring of 1853,
since which time he has been II resident
here. Mr.. GGring leaves wife, son
and daughter who are grown up, and n
little daughter about years of age also
sister, Mrs. Louis Zimmerman, of this
place. Miss Gtta, his Oldest child, left
here last week lor the Sandwich Islands,
intending to remain in San Francisco
few days before her departure. She
has been telegraphed to at the latter
place in the hope that she may be able
to reach here in time to attend the fu-
neral, which will take place this Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the
auspices of the Masons. He has been an
honored member of Trinity Lodge, No.
~ f. u A. Nj =, and Of Trinity Chapter,
NO. 10, II. A. M, for many years,
ard also member Of The German Hos
ptal Society of Trinity County. Charley
G9ring was known to nearly all resi-
dents of this county and beloved and res
peeted by all. A loving husband, an
lndulgent parent and faithful friend has
been snatched away. and our entire peo-
pie mourn lis loss and unite in extending
sympathy and coincidence to the grief
stricken relatives in their sad and sud
den bereavement.