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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24
Comptroller Kelly and the Public Purse

Comptroller KELLY makes no prctcnce, we
believe TO a professional knowledge OF law
Tho opinions, therefore, which he put forth
at the recent meeting Of tho Board Of APP
portionmcnt, concerning the payment by
the city Of claims for work done and ser
vices rendered without previous appropri-
alton, need not bc criticised as il they cma-
mated from lawyer. As revealing, however,
desire and u purpose to override regula-
tions made for the protection Of the public
treasury, his utterances are significant.
At the beginning Of each year the several
departments of the city Government are re-
quircd by law To mako up and send In to
the Board of Apportionmcnt their estimates
Of the amount Of money they will need for
the expenses Of the year These estimates
are revised by the Board, and finally fixed
at such sums as the Board, in their judg-
mcut, deem necessary. Tho law declares
that when this is done, the departments
must conlinc themselves to the amounts al
lowed them, and that no expenditures beyond
these amounts shall bc permitted Persons
dealing with departments after their appro-
prations are exhausted do 80 at their peril
There are cases in which the courts will
order the claims of such persons paid.
but, until some court has done this, they
have no rights which the keepers Of the city
funds can recognize.
What Mr.. KELLY contends for, and what
he wants Of the Board Of AppOrtionmcnt. is
authority TO pay these irregular claims
without waiting for decree OF court. lie
says, in substance. with great apparent
simplicity. and with a plausihility which
captiVates tho unrcncctin, mind. "Mhv
incur the expense 81 litigation when the
money has got to be paid some time or
other? Make a sweeping appropriation not
only for judgments, but for claims not in
judgment. and let them be settled forth
with" In other words the Comptroller
would have each department act as judge,
jury, and counsel in the case Of all such
claims, and pay them OF not as IL might
think proper.
Mayor COOPER was quite right in refusing
TO accedc to Mr.. kELLY's proposition. There
should be no provision In advance for the
payment OF claims not authorized by the
Board Of AppOrtiOnment Let the holders
Of such claims either wait for them 10 be
specifically submitted to the next Board and
passed upon, or let them sue the city if they
50 choose. Then. let the Corporation Coun-
sci report TO the Board at the beginning of
each year, what claims as we'll as what
judgments ought 10 be paid, and, IL his
opinion is approved, let payment be
ordered accordingly. But Mr. KELLY's
plan is fraught with danger TO the
public purse, and would vest the city au-
thoriiies with a power which the people
never meant to give them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

In THE Sun u yesterday was printed
timely extract from the message Of Gov. join
w. HALL Of Delaware dealing with the Great
Fraud which placed HAYES in the Presidential
chair. in defiance OF the will OF the people
Another portion Of the message is equally ap-
proprlate and commendablo at this time. when
designing men and shOrt-sighted men are call
ing for a large standing army to act as "a police
t1csro TO emphasize the importance and necossy Of
ami appuau.ct 60 MAINTAIN tranquility ani hc suprcm
upon tlc authorities of tho general Government tr
io9, ~ We iai' a. snrlIg IS ,,orl,rv gnd iufen
stn- feeling o d'lc dcucc uron thc Federal Gnyern-
of,rii reliance DION ihc rari oi rc state. With s6t6
'9l s,,, 1,'lG AK fs1Hfa
u.e attributes of soyerciguW cXpf, ,.'y reserved 10
srcat ch,cks ntrpo-d by ihc Constitution against tn
tSn'tA.hini ,.'s,gs ~ pyueA rover IN ihe ma. of
when approaches us in the suisc OF protector ter the
object o 81. protection now may soon be the victim Of its
oppression
Thcs. words should be pondered by every
friend Of free institutions. Gov. HALL is Il
native OF Delaware. about g. years OF age, a
merchant farmer, and an extensive ship
owner. and his wealth is estimated at half
million Of dollars.
II Is not often that a man has presented to
him the choice which. according TO tho New
London Tcle0rdm, Is open to WESLEY BIsuop
Bishop. says the Telegram. will have the option
OF being hanged either for the murder of his
wife. HARRIET BISHOP or for the murder Of
his friend, CHARLES IL. COBB Jr. Tho prose-
cutor is confident that he can convict Bishop Of
murder in tho first degree in either case
HIsHop's choice In tho matter Is not known
Probably he would rather not be hanged at all
Private letters just received in this city
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

The escaping Cheyonnes have been over
hauled and overwhelmed by the same agency.
and the OF y agency. on which the troops can
count for success in fighting Indians. namely.
getting other Indiqns 10 fight them. They
pursued the fugtives from Fort Robinson with
out success, and came back crcstiallcn; then
they rcsortcd 10 RED CLOUD for Sioux scouts.
and when they got them. well armed and well
mounted. the capture Of the Cheyennes. moving
on foot. ill-armel and without supplies. was
only n question Of time. The cavalry party that
captured the Cheyennes last October. after the
latter had made n race of hundreds 81 miles
was accompanied by twenty Sioux Indians. who
tracked them out. Tho destruction Of the Ban
nocks and Snakes, last summer. was largely
against them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

The House spent the day in talk over q
bill to SGT aside the money derived from the sale
Of public lands as a school fund. TO be divided
among the States. Messrs. REAGAN and MILLS
Of Texas and Mr.. ELAN OF Louisiana saw in
this bill an attempt to prevent tho South from
securing Pacific railroad Of its own except by
paying for It out ~ its own pocket; Mr.. TowS-
SEND Of this State saw in it a covert scheme for
robbing the North Of its Just share in the public
domain; Mr. GooDE Of Virginia announced his
unalterahlo hostility to mixed schools Mr. CAIN
Of South Carolina said there were more illitcrate
whites than blacks in the South and Mr..
WRIGHT Of Pennsylvania vehemently protested
against diyerting public money to school pur-
poses at n time whom workingmcn were starry
ing. No vote was reached.
The Senate passed tho bill to amend tho
Patent law. and bill appropriating 100000 for
the transportation Of coin and 10000 for the
miscellaneous expenses Of the House.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

officers. man 1T to be Mayor would be
certain toappoint lawyer, and lawyer OF
some experience, TO responsible judicial
post, such as that under consideration. IL
it may be said that we have had some poor
Mayors, who could not be relied upon in
this respect, we renew the recommended
tlon TO vest the power OF appointment in
the Governor. The judicial history Of the
State shows that whenever the law has re-.
quired the Governor to appoint Judges, the
selections have almost always been made
with wisdom.
We approve the requirement Of daily
session OF the court at specified hour. The
present irrcgularity In converting IL IL prop
erly characterized as intolerablc. Another
good provision OF the bill Is that for the
speedy sentence OF prisoners who plead
guilty when committed. We are informed
that such persons are now kept in Jail until
their cases are reached upon the calendar
Of the Court Of Special Sessions which trl-
bunal may eventually impose simply n fine,
and not any sentence of imprisonment at all.
The proposition to dispense with the three
process servers Of the court, who receive
six thousand dollars year in all,
buSub 'tIluilly lDu uuoplcus NHtlHcI pO-
lice officers could be spared for the duty
may be doubted; but the aggregate pay of
three additional policemen, even IL they
were appointed for this purpose and devoted
all their time TO IT, would be only half the
amount paid TO the present process servers.
This bill for the reform Of the Court OF
Special Sessions has elements Of great good
In II, and when amended in accordance with
the views we have expressed 1t will tend, If
enacted 10 promote the just administration
of the criminal law in this city. We ought
TO mention that it proposes to provide for
the salaries Of the new Justices by reducing
the pay of the clerks and officers, and dis
missing some Of these subOrdinatcs as I'M
necessary. When we learn that there are
eight OF these persons, receiving an ag-
grcgatc sum Of $4,000 per annum, IL would
seem that this might well be done.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

Thcs. words should be ponlered by every
friend Of free institutions. Gov. HALL is Il
native OF Delaware. about g. years Of age. a
merchant. farmer, and an extensive ship
owncr, and his wealth is estimated at half q
million of dollars
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-24

TI'HIIIIc AtIncIts subdued
BY yayne's EXlcetorauL
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13

the Faculty with DR.. Cooke being
our native Southerners w. j. Do
TrcviDle, Jr. and Mr.. Jas. LnRoche
The Faculty Of Clailin consists Of
DIR. Cooke IA President, an Prof.
Lawrence and Miss Merrill. There
is also a Primary Department under
Prof. Middleton.
We are glad to hear that the
scheme sworking in perfect harmony
and that the prcjudiccs Of the past
are fast passing away.
The bill passed by our Legislature
for higher education in the State has
thus, by fortunate circumstance
commenced to operate first on the
colorcd youth.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13

built up with neat and comfortable
dwellings, and still there is room.
Other cross streets arc now needed
between the Railroad and the street
by Doylc's store, as we have before
urged, and we are glad to learn that
one is now in contemplation.
Besides this, the big fire swept
away number Of wooden buildings
which has been replaced with sub
stantial brick ones, giving an air of
com Portable permanence.
We believe there are few interior
towns which have improved more
surely and rapidly tllan ours, and we
don't know Of II County which offers
better chances lol making an honest
living.
Let us so TO work Will! new vigor
under the encouragement AMI inspi
ration of the past, anl boxing for
ward with hope and confidence for
the future.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
Gi;,iiiEl GJuiverRity-

Ihc examination Of this clucation-
al institution for the colorc.l youth of
the State, took place on Monday and
Tuesday. We regret that we were
not able to attend on account of our
own school duties, but we have as
certalncd from competent judges who
did attend, that the students acquit-
t. d themselves with great credit 40
themselves and their ins lructors.
They exhibited careful trainin.
and Il laudib!c zeal in tn, ac1u isition
OF knowledge.
Tie ex hibition taking place on
ednesday afternoon, We we're able
TO get out, and were highly pleased
with the exercises. The sp .allin-
WAS capital, ana some of the origin
al pieces deserve the highest com.
mendatIon on account Of their grace
of detion and extended range OF
thought.
The dcclamations in Greek and
Latin showed IL familiarity with tn c
pronunciation Of these languages
which is pra iscwor,hy.
We noticed that all the speakers
took their time, without shin g
through, which contributed largely to
the success Of their efforts.
All performed their parts well, but
We were particularly struck with the
efforts of w. l.. Bulklcy, d. IL.
Bowen and j G. Martin.
at the close of the exercises a
diploma was conferred on daughter
OF Rev. Middleton, who is a gra lu-
ate i'll the Normal department.
Prizes were also awarded to the
pupils who were The successful con-
petitors i'll oratory on Tuesday night.
Dir. Cooke and the whole faculty
should feel gratiiicd at the successful
closing of the College.
Our readers should be informed
that this institution is div ilcd into
two separate and distincts parts, the
"Claliin University" and the Col
lcgc of Agriculture"
Tie latter is in charge Of the State,
tic Committee OF the Board OF Trus
tees of the South Carolina Universi
ty being Hon, Sam'l Dlbblc, Hon. C.
III. Simonlon anil Hon. Caldwell, ain
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
NOtica.

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN
DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ORANoEBURG COUNTY
Orangeburg, May 2lst 1879.
CIRCULAR NO. 3.
BY and with the advice of the County
Executive Committee, u County Convention
of the Democratic Party of Orangcburg
County, is hereby called, to meet at
Orangeburg Court House on Saturday the
2lst day Of June \. d. 1879, at | l o'clock
/. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
suitable person TO be suggested to the
Governor of the State for appointment 10
fill the office of Probate Judge of Orange
burg County, from and after the expiration
Esq until the next General Election as is
provided by law; and also for the further
purpose Of nominating suitable person to
be in like-manncr suggested for appoint-
mcnt MS aforesaid to fill The office Of County
Commissioner of said County, from and
after the expiration OF Office of y Jrton y
Hayden Esq, until the ne xt General Elcc-
ton, aforesaid; and to do and transact such
business rs may properly be brought be fore
such Convention a. d. 1879.
Presidents Of Clubs, are requested to call
their Clubs. TO meet on or before the litli
day OF June 1879, for The purpose of elect
| ing Delegates to the said Convention; and
will report to the Secretary Of the Execu-
| tive Committee, Immediately after their
| selection, the names Of Delegates and
| AItcrnatcs elected from their respective
| Clubs.
The basis representation in said Con-
vcntion will be one Delegate for every
twenty-five enrolled members; fractions of
| twenty-five will not be entitled to repre-
! scntation.
II is the desire Of the County Chairman
that at the meeting Of the Clubs called to
elect Delegates, there should be full al.
tcndancc and also that Delegates elected
will punc,ually attend the Conventit II.
| MALCOL.U |. BROW MING,
County Chairman.
j. l.. IlEIDT.MtN,
Secretary pro tcm County EX. Com.
| may % 5t
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
4. A. SchfMey, ESQ.

Is out in the country taking pho
tographs. He has been at Snider's
store during tins week, and will go
from there to Wells store, where he
will give tho people Of that section
the advantage of seeing themselves
rs others see them" He is the best
artist in his line who has visitc d
Ornngeburg, and this is the best
chance TO get the benefit of his ill.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
Cahcsisazry SclrNOl-

We acknowledge the receipt Of a
complimentary invitation to atten d
the Annual Exercises OF the Literary
Society of this furnishing institution
on July 7th.
The query FOR debate is, "Ought
Chinese immigration 20 be Encour-
aged ?"
The presiding officer is NJ. Il. Bon
ham, Jr., Of Newberry.
The debatcrs are. on the aflirma-
tive, ID, l.. Malry and j a Banks,
and OH the negative c. p. Watson
and G. II. Wallace.
Mr.. ranks is from Orangeburg,
and son Of Rev. Banks, Of st
Matthews.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
0r:sIlgcDtirs Aisronli-

The Darlington >oufAesm@r take,
the following from our neigh Dor, the
Dcmocrn, and makes it text for a
long lecture on Drunkenness AMI lis
Results :"
I'VE saw more drunken men in lie
streets Of Oranyrbnrs last Satur, Nv
and heard of more fights, than com.
ports with the dignity 81 our town
and the good morals OF our citA .n, >
We don't exactly like our cor,
munity to he lectured 50 publicly
by the So"'he'ncr on account of the
reported misdemcanors OF few in
dividuaIs. We don't really think
We deserve it.
Crangcburg is as quiet and sober a
town as there is in the State. In
fact, we have heard strangers who
visited us on public days, say that
our County is remarkable for its free
dom from druukcn! c.s, rioting and
crime
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
Bottled E.igi.tllinEy

When used for rheumatism, sore
throat, lame back, neuralgia, spr,ins,
bruises, contracted muscles, stiff
joints, corns and bunions, on human
beings; and SPAWN, ring bone, gals,
scratches, etc, on animals, Coussens'
lightning linimcnt is uneYualel, and
It's effect simply electrical. As its
name suggests, it is quick to rcliev,
and thousands bear witness to its as
founding virtues. Price 80 cents
For sale by DIR. j. G. Wanna,ruk G.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

VHE countenancc is pale and lcaden-
Il coiorcd, with occasional flushes, or
a clrcumscribcd SPOT on one or both
checks; the eyes become dull; the pu-
pills dllatc; an azure scmicirclc runs
along the lower cyc-lid; the nose is ir-
ritatcd, swclls, and sometimes blccds;
a swelling OF the upper lip; occasional
headache, with humming or ,hrobbing
OF the ears; an unusual secretion Of
saliva; Shiny or furrcd tongue; breath
very foul, particularly i'll the morning;
appetite variable, sometimes voracious,
with gnawing sensation Of the stom-
ach, at others, entirely gone; flccting
pains in the stomach; occasional
nausca and vomiting; violent pains
throughout the ahdomcn; bowels ir-
regular, at times costivc; stools Shiny;
not unircquently tingcd with blood
belly swollen and hard; urine turbid;
respiration occasionally difficult, and
accompanied by hic cough; cough
sometimes dry and convulsive; uneasy
and disturbed sleep, with grinding Of
the teeth temper variable, but gener-
ally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DIR. c. McLANE'S NERMIFUGE
will certainly effect cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepara-
ton, ne! futaht Of AolAg tie sLiShhsi
MyMy 10 tie NEST hNaty infant.
The genuine DIR. McLANE's YER.
MIFuGE bears the signatures Of c. Nc
LANE and FLEMING Bros. on the
wrapper. -:O:-
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
New Oats s'uttcs.-

We call attention to his new and
excellent invention, the right to
which for Orangcb urg and Barnwcll
Counties has been purchased by
Messrs. Edwards & Thompson. We
have seen the machine and witnessed
It's operations and were pleased with
It's simplicity and rapidi,y OF cxecu-
ton. The above gentlemen are too
business like to be deceived, an 4 we
think our farmers would do wei to
call on them. 1t can be seen ut Mr..
Pixies store.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
a A3igi-EE:s Euiustirc-


Since the South Carolina Rairoa d
has come into the hands ofa Receiver
high,handed injustice has been
praciiccd upon the people in the
refusal of the Company to pay for
the stock killed. Such IN act cann OF
be j justified by any principles of law
and equity, and it connot stand. Is
the Railroad to he IN irres pons.ble
monster, dashing through the land
Killing and dcvouring wherever and
whatever it pleascs
AS things now stand the Railroad
is III The curt, and to sue it is to sue
the Court 1t is the duty of the
Court, thea, to see that justice is done
and rcparation made. Let it not be
said that the temple Of Justice has
become an engine Of oppression and
wrong. If we mistake not the char
ter Of the Company requires that the
Road must either fence In their land
or pay for damages. If this is not
ut should be 81. Let the Court sec to
It's duty, and st3p this foolshncss
Down with monopolies We sa, every
time.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
TcncGIcr',s Institute

In another column We print the
official report Of the proceed ings of
this Institute which was formed in
The Court House OH Saturday. We
regret to note the exceedingly small
turn out.
There can hardly be less than one
hundred teachers in tho County. and
yet with all the communications and
references to the subject, and with
the known fact that Maj. Thompton,
superintendent Of Education would
be present to address the meeting,
only Is teachers, male and female,
white and colored were enrolled.
these organized by the selection of
the various officers. For the Presi
dcncy the contest was between Mr..
Sheridan and Prof Holloway, the
other gentlemen, as soon rs named,
having dccliaed.
The result of the vote was 10 for
the iprmcr, and 8 for the latter.
We hope that there may be some
excuse for the small attendance, and
that the next meeting may be larger
and more enthusiastic. a greater
interest in the cause Of cdu cation
and sn elevation and Improvement
OF the profession of teaching is need
ed; and if the Institute is properly
conducted both objects may be at
taincd.
Maj. Thompson's speech was excel.
lent and gave much food for proGla-
bic thought.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
A}r. John Il. Dar6y-

1t is with pain that we learn of the
death of this eminent physician in
New York on Tuesday.
His illness has been of long dura-
ton, aggravated, it is thought. fro m
poison received into his System from
cut III the hand while engaged in
the dissccting room. DR.. Darby was
reared in st. Matthews, where he
leaves many relatives.
lie was man Of unusual talents,
and having enjoyed great adv m tagcs
of acquiring knowledge, lie became
one Of the most distinguished physi-
clans of the United States, occupying
prominent positions in New York
Philadelphia and in this State. His
father died i'll Orangcburg but few
years ago.
Gen. Preston, his laiher-n-lnw
was with him in New York, but r.
turned for his home in Columbi;. the
day before he died, supposing he
would linger for months. His lDss is
universally felt.
Wo extend our hcarticst sympa-
tiles TO his relatives in the vicinity
of Fort Note.
OranEcBsurg-
improvements Of substantial
character are about commencing,
which auger we'll for the future pros
poets Of our town.
The Refinery Of Mr.. Cornclson ha 8
been started, which, when complct,d
will prove an incalculable benefit to
the whole community. The founda-
ton, too, is being laid for DR.. Dukes
new store which will be an ornament
to his part Of the town.
When we look back and SEQ the
progress Of Orangcburg it seems to
us that every citizen should feel
gratiiicd. Seven years ago there was
but one main street. day there
are two others running parallel with
Russell, opening up quantity of
new and beautiful! building lots, u
large number Of which have been
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
"A New Street

Alderman Albergotti, with Judge
Glover and Hon. N. A. Bull accom-
panied by Surveyor, went out
on Thursday afternoon to cxamin e
the ground between the lots of the
above named gentlemen, with the
view Of running street from Russel
to Glover street.
We hope by the next issue to make c
favorable report OF the survey.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
Floriln, Our L;,nhoG Flowers

A throng Of sufferers with coughs
and colds, annually go South to Ell
JOY the ethereal milInc5s Of til, llrl
OF flowers. 10 them we would say
the necessity Of that expensive trip is
obvlateI by C.usscns conpoull
honey Of tar, which speedily cures
the coughs anl colds incident to this
rigorous cline. For public speak ,rs
it surpaSscs the Dcmosthenic r.si-
men OF pebbles an sea Shore;
clearing the throat until the voice
rings with the silvery cadence Of II
bell. Use CousSens' Compound
Holcy Of Tar. Price 80 cents Il
bottle. For sale by DR.. j. G. Wan
namakcr.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
The Conn mcmcennent

Of Furman University of Green
vile, takes place next week. Mai,
Il. w. Woodward, of Winnshoro,
delivers the address before the Lite
rary Societies, and Rev. j. W. Wingo
of the Baptist Church, of Pend Teton,
the Grafton before the Alumni Asso.
citation. We acknowledge an invita-
lion.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-06-13
Gents Furnishing Goods

Another lot Of those gauzc under
shirts AZ % cents, linen collars 81
per dozen, Il good unlaundricd shirt
for 70 cents, l dozen white lawn
neck ties % cent at Henry INuhn's.