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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-05-23
Notice.

OFFICE OF County CuA1RMAN. !
DEMo'TIc PARTY ORABGEBuRG Co.,
& ORAEGEBuRG, May II, 1879.
[ Circular No 81 u t8 sf
By and with the adYice@of tined
County Executive Committee O. Co(in- i
ty Convention of the Democratic
Party of Orangeburg County, is here
BY called to meet at Orangeburg
Court House on Saturday, the 21st
day of June, A. d., 1879, at eleven
o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating q suitable person to be
suggested to The Governor Of the
State for appointment TO GlT the Office
Of Prpbate'TJ Judge Of Orangeburg
County, from:and after The expira-
tion of the torn Of Office Of Charles
b. Glover, Esq, untilEthe next gen
cral election as is provided by law;
and also for the further purpose of
nominating'a suitable person to be
in like manner SUGGESTED for appoint
ment as aforesaid to fiji tic office of
County Commissioners OF said county
from and after the expiration of the
term Of office of Norton N. Hayden,
Esq, until The next general election
aforesaid, and to do and transact
such busine9s as may properly be
brought before such Convention.
Presidents of Clubs are requested
TO Gail their clubs TO meet on or be-
fore the 18th day of June, 1879,
for the purpose of clcctihg delegates
TO the saidi Convention, and will re:
port TO the Secretary Of the Exccu-
tive Committee, Immediately after
their selection, the names of delegates
and 'altcrnates elected from their re-
spcctive clubs. go . ]"
The basis Of representation in said
Conyentipn' VIII be one delegate for
every twenty-five enrolled members.
Fractions of twenty-five will not be
entitled to representation.
1t is the desire OF the County
Chairman that at the meetings of the
clubs called 10 elect delegates there
should be full ATTENDANCE, and also
that delegates elected will punctually
attend the Convention.
MALCOLM I. BEowNING,
County Chairman.
j. l.. HElDTMAN, Sec. PRO TEN.
County Executive Committee.
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The Monument.

On the 18th instant we witnessed
the ceremonies attending the unveil-
Ing of tho monument, erected by tho
charitable elIorts3of the ladies of OUT
State, to perpctuate the memory Of
our heroes'Yho gave their lives in de-
fence of the principles and the honor
of South Caraliha.. The cause for
which they sacrificed theiy li,ss is in
deed lost, but the memory Of their
deeds shall live SO lorg as this, mon
ument stands and the noble efforts of
the ladies', who planned and cpmplet-
ed the work, shall be honored by the
citizens Of our State. The vast mul-
titude (morc than ten thousand. souls)
that attended on that occasion and
the order which prevailed, attest
how deep the current Of love flows in
tho heart of their, countrymen. 1t
was. to: US Il novel spectacle that a
suGjugatea people would dare erect u
= . . n
monument IN honor Of their dead, and
thus by that act make them heroes
in the eyea Of the world. No other
suhjugattn nrople cvcrdid as much.
Ireland cmbalmcd the memory of her
patriot, Emmett in the heart of her
citizens, but never dared to erect q
| -
monument TO perpetuate it.. Poland
transmits by tradition through her
elders the secret RECORD Of the Hyee OF
her heroes, but builds no monument
to tell postcrity Of their fame. The
South, suhiugatcd, impoverished by
the burning Of The homes OF her ciLi-
zcns and the contiscaLion of millions
of their property, stands alone in his
tory, possessed of an independence
peculiar to the Democratic institu.
tions Of America, which darcs, in the
presence Of her conqucrors and before
the eyes Of the world, to honor her
dead by erecting q monument sacred
TO the memory of their lives and their
deeds. There are but few things left
Of the old Republic to commend our
citizens to that form of government,
but this alone is sufficient 10 make us
love it more than man could possibly
love the dcpotism that subiugatcd
Poland, or the monarchy that suhiu-
gated Ireland.
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Notice
May 1G-3t

OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR, OR
cortlance with an Act entitled IAN Act
to require the County Auditors to attend
ut certain places for the assessment of
taxes" notice is hereby given tha; | will
be at the following named places at the
times mentioned. During the balance
of the time allowed by law for tile as
sessmont of property l. will be in my Of
flee at;Orangeburg:
Amelia.-I.cwisville, 9th June.
Amclia.-Fort Motto, 7th June.
BranchYillc.- 4th and 9TH
June.
Cav Caw.-Zieglcr's, 9th and aSth
june 4
Cow Castle Connor's Store 9th and
10th June.
Goodby's.-Jas. L. Ways Store, 18th
and lIth June.
yons.--Washnston Seminary, 25th
and 2Gth June,
Mddle.-J. NJ. Ayers, 1lth and 18th
June.
New Hope.-Rowcsvillc, 2d and Sd
Pine urovc.-Foglcs, a3d and oath
June. !
poplar.-I. V. DarLin's Store, 2Oth
and 2lst June.
Providtncc.-David Bulls Mill, 10th
and 18th June.
Nanccs.-Wm. Avingcr's, 18th and
10Th June.
Edisto.-Ccdar Grove, 10th and 18th
July.
Observation-Disclosures Mill, 3Oth Juno
and 1st July.
Gocdland.--Richard Glcaton's Store,
4th and 9th July.
Hebron.--Col. Danl. Livingston Mill,
I'd and 3d July.
iiberty.-Dr. Jones Mill. 9th and 10th
july
Orangc.-C. H., 18th and 18th July.
Unlon.-Easterling's Mill, IItk and
18th July. :: II,
Willow.-Marlin's Mill, 7th and Sth
July. ~.
Mon.--J. d. Smoak's Mill. 10th and
lIth' July u. II. BARTON.
May 10 County Auditor.
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The Republican Nomination.

The friends Of Secretary Sherman,
preparatory 10 his nomination for the
Presidency, are feeling their way eau
Liously but earnestly. An effort was
made some time ago 10 enlist Mr..
Hayes in behalf Of the Secretary, but
in the light Of recent events that
fraudulent official secs faint hope of
second term and is slow to commit
himself before moro light is thrown
upon the hope Of his young ambition.
Whist these moves are being made
upon the political chess board, the
friends of General Grant, no longer
assured of Il prompt. not to say unan-
imous, nomination, are more than
anxious for movement TO be inau-
guratcd which will divide distinctly
the influence of Hayes and Sherman.
Their management is characterized
by all the adroitncss Of skilled politi-
clans and all the daring OF those who
once tasted the good thing of Presi-
dental patronage and the country
need not be surprised, when the Re
publican Convention meets to see
Gen. Grant thrust in between Shcr-
man and Hayes and come out the
nominee of his party. IF, however,
either Hayes or Sherman withdraws
from the contest, the influence Of the
one may be readily utilized in favor
of the other, and Grant with his fami.
lily relations must of necessity pull
wires harder than eyer before to Sc
cure the desired nomination. SO un-
settled is politics at the present time
and so tickle arc the minds of her vo-
taries that day may develop and
bring forth q wonderful change. The
unpopularity of Mr. Hayes but few
months ago and his present power in
the Republican party, is case in
point.'' $.
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perity Of Il people. In adcnsely pop-I
ulated country there is no good rea-
son for poor market or. for the pco7
pic to goSbcyond their county limits
to sell their produces. The onc,scc.ns
to neccssitate Tie sotherunlcss mer-
chants are too blind to see their own
interest. In. the North where the
country is s,thiclsly pcoplcd thorc are
towns and cities every five or ten
miles. all doing good business and
general prosperity attends the. work,
OF the citizens.t Merchants, in order
to inGrease their trade, offer every
intlncenient and find that large
trade, induced by low prices, gives
more satisfaction than i. lsmall trade
and high prices. Indeed, tho same
policy is beginning to he adopted by
the merchants of Orangcburg,5 and
they recognize the necessity of hold
ing the trade already acquired and
OF increasing il by superior induce
mcnts. We were TOLD only Il few
days since hy one Of the leading mer-
chants OF our town that he would du-
rlicatc 1T his store Charleston prices
and give q better article. Let our citi-
zens know this, that it is in good faith
and VIC guarantee the entire trade of
the county will center in the towns
Of the county. 1t is an casy matter
TO test the sincerity Of this assertion
"a knowledge OF Charleston prices
is all that one needs. Cotton is
bought here t'as close figures as in
any town in the State, and we believe,
for cash, goods can be purchased
here rs low as elsewhere More car
est efforts arc being put forth IN the
shape Of special, cheap stores Chan
ever known before, and the success
Of one such enterprise will be but
opening the way TO a cheap market
and ilourishing town, for our coun-
ty is sufficiently dense in poplation,
our lands arc fertile, climate salubri-
Gus and fixed, citizens intelligent and
law abiding and our government
Democratic, therefore honest. Cheap
markets, at which the entire trade of
our citizens may center, are only
needed TO introduce 4 new and more
prosperous period for our county.
We trust tho t,mc is not far distant
when all the resources Of the our ia
vorcd county will be developed and
utilized, and our people shall realize
tic fact that diversified Industry is a
nations prosperity.
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School Convention.

1t will be seen by the communica-
tion Of Mr.. Holloway in another col
umn that the 7th of June is suggested
as tho time for the meeting Of the
School Convention. Though earlier
than was expected VIC would urge the
teachers to meet promptly. Arrange
ments will be made for q place of
meeting and for other matters neces-
sary to the success Of the Convention.
Major Thompson, our State Superin-
tendent, will he with us TO aid by his
counsel and influence in the organiza-
tion and working Of the Convention.
we would suggest that meeting of
the Committee be had on next Mon
day afternoon at three o'clock at the
Office OF the DEMOCRAT to take all the
matters into consideration pertaining
to the business of the Convention.
The members Of the committee, in
Guiding those just appointed by Com
missioner Connor, will please make
an effort to be present at this meet
ing, as much will depend upon the
wisdom OF the plans adopted on that
occasion.
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Notice,

OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR, Or
augsburg County; .Orangcburg &. H.
April 30, 1S79.-In accordance with nii
Act entitled AN Act to further provide
fortlic assessment Of real estate for the
purposes of taXation,V approved Decem-
Der p. 1878, notice is hereby given that
the following taxpayers have been ap-
pointed us assessors in their respective
townships for the year 1879:
Amelia. Col. a. ID. Goodwin. T.. j.
Huycke anu w. Il. Reeves.
BraEchvillc.--John Z. Berry, Phillip
Fairey and II. II. McAlhaney.
Caw Caw.-A. w. Wolfe, L. NJ. Hous-
cr and Isaac Rcdman.
Cow Castlc.-Joshua tIun, c. j. Field
CT and l.. L. Collier.
Edisto.-H. j. Jennings, John T'atum
and Andrew Myers, H
Elizabeth Joseph Knots, Jno. North
and o.. b. Riley.
Goodbys. Thomas z. Evans, j. II.
Fielder, Thomas Collier.
.Goodland.-J. z. Martin, j. G. Fan
ming and T.. Argoe.
Hcbron.-B. Livingston, Dempsey
Jones and DR.. L. j. Pow.
I.iberty.-J. j. 'Salley, II. 3. Bonnet
and Jacob Pearson. ~
LyCns.-R.t, H.! Zimmerman, j. w.
Summers and DIV. Sellers.
Middlc.-Jainllel Farey, DR.. w. S.
Barton and David Inabinct
New Hope.-Dr. o. N. Bowman, Jas
Stokes and Warren Faircy.
Orange.-David Tcrsner, G.. w. Cul
Ter; and w. n. Scovifl.
Pine Grove.-Dhvid =. Fogle, John w
| Mack. John l.. Watt.
PoGplar..J.. p. Prickctt, w. J. Book
hardt and w. j. Sriidcr.
Providence-'P. p. Shuicr, Sam. Hut
to and Wade Evans.
Rocky Grove.-J. II. Knots, Wilkc.
Sawyer and Islium Yon.
union-J. Al. Cope, n. NJ. Sallcy ant
r. McMichael.
| Nahces.-Ios. Norris. L. J. Avingel
and Apg!rtus Flood,
Wiilow.--1Iowell. Eastcrlin, l.. d. Fo
| gle. j. w. Martin. -
Iion.-Dr. q. Holman, Louis Smoal
and Bcnjamin Barton.
D. II. BARTON,
May lG-3t Auditor o. G..
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sHERIDAN'S SCHOOL,
4 CLASSICAL SCHOOL FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS.
HUGO G. SHERIDAN........ Principal.
MISS f. J. MACKAY........".Ass Assistant.

rUNhis School opens OIL the First Monday
IL In September annually and contin-
ues unintCrruptedlyu until the last of June.
TERMS PER MONTH.
First Grade. bcginncrs.......... 90
Third Grade, advanced English...... 800
Latin and Greek, extra. ................ so
COURSE OF STUDY.
First Gradc.-Alphabet. Spelling, Rud
imcntary Arithmetic, Writing and First.
Steps in Geography. il
Second Grade, Spelling. Reading,
Geography, Grammar, Written Compo-
sition, Latin and Greek. : Z.
Third Grade. SPELLING, Reading, Writ
ing, Arithmetic completed, Geography
completed, Grammar completed, Compo-
sition, History, Philosophy: Rhetoric,
Logic. Bookkeeping, Algebra, Gcome-
Try. Chemistry. Latin, Greek and Writ
ten Composition. -,
Elocuton is taught In each grade.
Miss Mackay has charge of the girls.
Students may enter ut any time during
tho term, and are changed only from
date of entrance.
Boys and girls are prepared for the
Sophomore Glass in any College or for a
successful business life.
Ncatncss of person, polite manners
and high sense Of honor are considered
Of no less importance than the branches
taught, andI ;are:. therefore inculcated
with unremitting assiduity:
Board may be had In good families
near the school Mt ten and twelve dollars
per month. including washing and lights.
Boys. anG girls. are kept separate and
no intercourse allowed. ~
A liberal share Of public patronage is
respectfully solicited. -
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POStOnicC Hours.

Open from; llAli:past to 10 o'clock A..
NJ. and iiom lall-past l0A. Nj. to 4l'.
!" columbia mail closes:at 10 a, NJ. and
The Charleston mail at half Fast L. NJ :
On Tuesdays: and Fridays mali for
lelderviiie;'Vanccs Ferry and Holly ill
closes at lsaH-past 7 a. AL. ;.>
ON Fridays % mti for knott's Mills,
Wits Mills and kishcs' Store closes ut
i,;tif-pust . 2. NJ ''.i 't''
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District Conference.

The OranGcburg District Confer
cnce of the NJ. L. Church, Sonth, con-
vcncd at lYillis:on in Barnwcll Coun-
ty, Thursday morning, May is.
Rev. Q. A. Darby preached the open
ing sermon on "Wednesday night.
Rev. M. Brown, Presiding Elder Of
The District, in the absence Of the
Bishop, called the Conference to or
der, and Messrs. J, n. Heck and l..
L. Izlar were elected secretaries.
The reports Of the different circuits
and stations cmbraccd'in tic District
were called for and the preachers in
charge gave an encouraging account
Of their respective fields ot labor.
These reports, touching upon all the
varied interests Of the church., con-
sumcd the first three sessions Of the
Conference and were listened TO with
the deepest interest by the members.
Friday the following gentlemen were
elected delegates to the next annual
Conference: DR.. w. w. Smith, of
Willston; DR.. r. w. Bates, of Prov
idence; Mr.. James Stokes, of Orange
and MIR. j. n. Hool:, of Lewisville.
The following were elected alter
mates: DR.. j. ID. Odom, Geo. w.
Barton, Dr.. j. w. Summers and AIr.
J. G. Pike.
Bishop Wightman, who arrived on
Thursday evening, favored the con-
ference with several instructive talks
upon the various topics affecting the
interest of the Church in this portion
of the State. His remarks upon fam
lily prayer were particularly interest
ing,. end, doubtless, will send an in
GueIce out that will work for the adj
vanccmcnt Of the Church and the glo-
ry Of Christ's Kingdom in our midst.
The Sunday School work was not
neglected by the good Bishop, but
was made the subject Of one Of his
talks. Those who listened TO his
stirring appeals in behalf of the little
ones, and to his earnest inst. t.uctions
rs to the conduct Of our schools, will
certainly return more deeply infused
with the spirit Of The Master and de-
tcrmined to labor more zealously in
field where so much may be done
for the good Of their Church.
The work otthe NYoman's Mission
airy Society was cordially commended
to the Church as an auxiliary, under
the providence of God, destined to
accomplish great work in behalf of
the spread of the gospel among the
hcathcns Of tho earth. r.
The interest whichthe Church has
in the success of Wofford College
was forcibly presented by the Bishop
and that institution commended to
the patronage Of Methodist people
throughout the District. Lcwisyillc.
in Orangeburg County, was selected
rs tho place of meeting of the next
District Conference. l., .r,I.a.
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NJ. .ln1 t.t.as l..l.

We could go on enumerating the many
Bargains to gil this papey, but deem, 10
unnecessary. All we ask that You comet
and look. We particularly request the
Ladies to bring samples they may have
from Charleston or anywhere else and
promise to duplicate the goods aud the
price. Remember the place,
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Notice.
Notice.
rHNHE Floral Fairsof the Orangeburg
Il Agricultural Association v III be held
on Friday 3Oth May. 1879.
j. Ia 4HEIDTMAN,
Sec. &y'rreas. O., A.,& nj. A.
NOTICE.


'HNHE following rate per centum for
Il Taxes upon Real Estate and person
al property Is Levied, viz:
: For State purposes two and three
fobrths Of one mill
For SQhool Tax two mills. a
For Ordinary County. Tax three mills.
For Pastilhdebtedne ess one-half mill.
Also in those School Districts in the
County Of orqngebHHrg ;haying,a .defcien7
cy for past due School Claims. one:half
OF one mill, in accordance with AL, Al.
1873 NC. 634 Sec. 8. Liberty township is
N. N. HAYDEN, Chm'n.
l.. S. CONNOR. -.
EPHRAIM CUMMINGS,
Board County Com. o. C..
Attest.
Il. X. MALONE, Clerk.
April IL
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Cheapest House in the South

WTE have large and we'll assorted
w STOCK, and receive large invoices
by every steamer direct from the facto-
rics in Massachusetts. Visit lis when
you come to the city. We can sell you
anything in the BOOT and SHOE line as
clioap as you can buy in Boston. Our
goods the same as sold by any other
wholesale house in the city, and our
prices are from 10 to 20 per cont. lower.
Liberal time to parties giving city accep-
tancc. April lS-2mos
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Williams, Birnic ts Co., Of New
York, have suspended. This failure
will not Interfere with the firm of
Geo. w. Williams & Co.
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2oO9 pair Ladies' and Childrena Stock
ings 5 cents ihd up '1, $.
SOC. paff White and Colored Lisle Gloves
10 cents pair and up. ahst
500 Ladies' and Gents Collars, Linen. 6,
@ and 10 cents. $50 ,aaHulaa .Hti
j. Sc P. Coats Cotton 55 cents dozen.
CTrade supplied. ii; /.
Ladies' Serge and Foyed Gaiters NJ
Mems best full stock BEogans SI.20.
Boys Shoes from 75'cents pair and mp.
: We also have large line of Philatel-
.phia Aand 'iiiade goods Every Pair War
ranted. r., {
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CLOTH I NG.

Our Spring stock Of Clothing for Chill
complete In all styles and prtaes, IL YOU
want nice nobby suit for little money
como along. $iot asa f.
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A PANIC!!
RUINoUsl
CRASH!


so doz Ladies'. Solid Colored Hose,
worth 80 cents at 20 cents a'pair. 49,
so doz Ladies' Solid Colored Hose,
worth 40 cents ut l5 cents pair. Z.
so doz Ladies' White HoseI worth 25
cents at Is and 10 cents pair.
80 doz Unbleached Hose, worth 25
cents at 10 cents pair. =.
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PRIC 2 L is II: d

500 pieces Prints 5, 6, and Z ~
so pieces Bleached Long cloth, soft finish
8, and cents. at &c we offer yard
w1de,s soft finish for the needle, that
can't be heat. ... 7 # s'4' a5'' =
l!tM Shirting Homespuns
5 cents. $500 'A 'its
q Bales Al sheeting Z cents. 2H
I Bale 7.s shirting cents. 't'ss, -
200 pieces Checks best single thread 8 and
10 cents. ~
20 pieces Ginghams 8 and 10 cents.
10 pieces l0.A full width Sfeetini,gs IS, 20
and 25 cents. -.
:loG pieces White Plques g., and 10 tents,
White CamDfics 10 cents and up.
10 pieces White aud Colored Lawns c.
10 pieces French Lawn Solsrs Vyaitsssed il: 4,
Is cents. ~ snhi''"
% PIECES Colorcd and Black Alpacas is,
20 and 25 cents. -
10 pieces Derby's and pEamesle Dress
Goods 10 cents. q" e5 '''2l'" ol
Black Grenadines from 25 cents up.
Bunting Cloths ali wool! iat.t;aaf5-
Black Cashmercs, doable width, all WOOL
40 cents. . .'..,..
!. .'' - tosH=.aa. 2a1 81
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rH1his School opens OIL the First Monday
Il in September annually and cOntin-
ues unintcrruptedlyu until the last of June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-02-07

long, however, no fell into the Ia It OF
| acknowledging that the dispatches to and from
Denmark were similar in substance TO thO>e he
had received and sent. As regards the Florida
dispatches from Marble, the witness said he re-
celyed a proposition to the effect that the Re
turning Board could be bought for 100000,
and that afterward the offer was made at
$4,000 [" Half hundred thousand dollars J. lie
agreed 10 the bargain, but BOLIVIA Laura
stepped in and the proposition fallcd.' PeIton
said he had never been able to make ont the
meaning of the last sentence in this dispatch :
Tell Tilden TO saddle Blackstone" Mr.. Reed
thought that since Tilden had a horse
by that name, the advice may have
been for him to take some gentle exercise
The witness said that he saw Mar
Bile soon after his return from Florida, but
he did not mention anything about traces OF
money payment darkly visible" Did you discuss
the consequences if you got INTO the bright sum
light OF publicity'l" was asked, but PcltOn didn't
remember Nor could he remember that anything
was said about tho " final CITADEL or
the ague-sinitten Parahs.' These sallies
were much enjoyed by the audience. Finally
however, IN reply TO Mr.. Reeds question: "Come
Colonel tell us what you and Mr.. Marble sald 20
each other when you first met after the pubhcatloh
Of tne Ark and Shechinah letter; did you smile as
YOU are doing now ?" Potion said that he hadn't seen
Marble since The TRIBUNE pamphlet was pub
lshed, at which Mr.. Reed said ION, oh" in such
a rcproachful voice that it brought out great
laughter.
Mr. IIiScOcis crOss-examihatiOn of Mr.. Peton
was very searching, and the witness was evidently
i'll at ease His ewes twitched more than is their
custom. while Mr.. Reed Intercepted him about his
personal dependence upOn and relations with Mr..
Tllden and described in as forcible manner as he
could the witnesses three attempts to buy the Presi
leDcy He would not answer Mr. Reeds question
whether he thought the transactions honest. Mr..
PctOn in the position of undertaking to purchase
the Presidency for his uncle, while knowing that
the latter was opposed to any such proceedings
Mr.. Sfenger called Colonel PeltOn's attention to
the fact that President Grant had sent Republican
visiting statesmen TO the southern capitals, ana
asked if it was not in consequence of that action
that Democrats were also dispatched thlthcr.
yes. sir" And suppose. Colonel lnteVposed
Mr.. Reed "that you sent the best men You had in
tho party.p ION yes, SIT" nnOcenIy replied the
witness " that H. WELL nO-n0t the best. bat az qood
as any IN tie party - an answer which was received
with shouts Of laughter.
The room was crowded during the day. Pclton
was examined from few minutes before IL o'clock
until 6 IN the evening, when the committee al
journed. They met again at and continued his
examination for an hour and then adjourned unlll
1890 tins morning. when the keen, bright sum
light of publicuyD will shine upon Manton Mar
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