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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
From the Ne,rs and Courier.

Many Of the statements concerning the
course and condition Of State politics
made by Gen. Gary in his recent speech
at Edgefeld will be read with some sur
prise, and will no doubt be challenged
by those who look at the events of the
last four years from a less personal stand
point. With this we have nothing to do.
There is no danger of any division ofthe
Democratic party. The candidates cho-
sen by the Convention will be supported
by the whole party and upon the plat
form adopted by the Convention every
member Of the party must stand. In
the meantime, a discussion OF the claims
of different persons, and of the merits OF
different pans of action, will. clear the
atmosphere, enlighten the public and
ensure cheerful obedience to the will OF
the majority. No one will have just
cause for complaint when each and every
side shall have had a full hearing before
the people.
One statement made by Gen. Gary does
require immediate explanation, in order
to correct an impression which might
iniure the whole State. 1T has no direct
connection with politics, but touches the
pocket.nerve of the people.
Gen. Gary says that within the last
three years the shrinkagc in the vatut
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
HARMONY in Edgefield.

Last nights News and Courier brings
the gratifying intelligence that General
Gary has poured oil on the troubled wa
tiers of Edgelield, and there is now unity
and harmony where only a few days ago
there was The evidences Of discord and a
threatened division of the Democratic
party was imminent.
General Gary's patriotism, indomitable
will, high ambition, and great personal
magnetism mark him out as a leader OF no
mean pretentions, and his declarations
that he will stand by the Democratic par
ty under any circumstances will meet
with a hearty response from the people O.
South Carolina, who will breathe lreer
since their needless fears have bcen quiet
cd, and in the same breath any !opes
which the Radicals may have entertained
are now ~dissipated There is no denying
the fact, their hopes OF defeating the Dem
ocracy was through the agency of an In
dependent candidate. There is now nc
fears of such q calamity, and Il success
in the campaign is assured.-16OeriNc
Press anil Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13

ehoe III 10 iioI VeUCC Ill Oul
County. There seems to be a want o.
confidence not only in our County lead.
ers, but in all our County office-bolders
and there is actually a movement on foot
to defeat some of them, if not all, at the
expiration of their present term OF office.
This may be right, or it may not be; and
before the damage is done, your cores
pendent would like TO sound a note OF
warming tnohioo sooLa-s-in-ILatrAGaII-
1t is an established fact that Il great
victory was gained in 1876, and then re-
formation commenced, and to-day shows
the fruit. And if the improve nent is
carried on for the next ten years, we will
live in a great country; but we should
also recollect the fact that not only has
improvement been made in u County,
but also in our State Government. Now
it has been asserted, and never contra
dicted, that u c~Dice-hOlderS gained this
great victory in 1876, that all reforms
have been made by them and under their
directions, both in this County and in the
State government: and that if allowed to
continue in Office, say ten more years,
we will have peace and plenty at home.
1t has been asserted, and we all agree to
it, that none of these men sought the
office they hold; on the contrary that
they made serious sacrifices in accepting
such Office; and that they have not only
spent their time but a large amount of
their private means to serve the dearpeo-
pie!
In this short communication it will not
be expected that your correspondent
could give a detailed account Of the val
liable services rendered by these office
holders, but it will be done in the future.
Now, under the circumstances, is itlight
that these martyrs should be turned out
of Office when they have only been in for
four years? They have no; yet been
half rewarded for the valuable services
rendered and the great sacrifices made by
them; not for one moment admitting
they can be defeated and our Politicians
will see that they are not defeated in the
next campaign They deserve the offices
for ten years longer; and the Offices
should be farmed out to them for that
length Of time, upon the express condi-
ton that in case they should be promot-
ed, resign, or the Office should become
vacant by death, their places to be filled
Iy some Of the party Of the same political
JniM and order.
For the sake OF peace, and The good Of
Edgefield, this is the only plan now to
adopt; and our political leaders admon-
ish us, with tears, that we must stand
shoulder to shoulder. And we should
obey them, and endeavor to assist them
in relieving our County of all the griev.
GUS burdens they tell lis we are afflicted
with at present, and that are in store for
us, in case we disobey their orders, in
the future. Go forward and make peace
with your adversary quickly!
SOLON.
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Timely CaHiiGn.

Genuine Hop Bitters are put up in
square panclcd. amber colo:Gd bottles,
with white label III ono side printed in
black letters, and groom hop cluster, and
on the other SIDE yellow paper with red
letters; revenue stamp over the cork.
This is the only form in which genuine
Hop itters are put up, and The sole ri -kl
to make, sell and use them is granted 20
the Hop Bittcrs MFG. Co., OF Rochester,
N. y, and Toronto, Ont by patents,
copyright and trade mark All others
put up in any other way or by any one
else, claiming to be like it or pretending
to contain hops, by whatever name they
may be called, AFRO bogus and unfit 1; I
use, and only put up to sell and cheat The
people on the credit and popularity OF
Hop Bittcrs. 2l23
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13

NormOuism in the South.

It is c~editablc to our American civili-
zation that, notwithstanding the tolera-
ton with which the MormonS have been
treated, the followers OF Brigham Young
have thus far been compelled toseok con
verts to their peculiar doctrines among
the old nati0nalities OF Europe. Eng
land has been the great Mormon recruit
ing ground and lattcrly Denmark and
Sweden. During the last few years, how
ever, the Saints, we regret to say, have
found a good Zeal Of encouragement in
some Of the Southern States, especially
in Georgia and Tennessee In Lawrence
county in the latter State Mormon mis-
sionaries have been ut work for moro
than q t~welvemonth, and their efforts
have been, unfortunately, so successful
that twenty OF its citizens recently joined
the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
They have just left for Utah, where they
viii now be admitted 10 all the rightsa and
privileges of the elect. Olc Of the con
verts in question is described as Il hand
some young married woman, whose
husband, however, did Tot accompany
her. Lawrence county il is to be hoped
will not find many imitators IN the
South. 1t is almost incredible that NJ
the present time mOrinon;sin should
be able tn recuit its ranks III any
portion Of the country, built seems there
are a few places into which the light oil
civilization has not yet paicsrat1d.-
NcW lOrH Ncydid.
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A Mulatto vice-President Perhaps.

"a 4ul1btO WkSS.A
An important movement is said to be
On foot among the Southern colored vo-
tors to compel the Republicans at Chi
cago to place the name of Senator Bruce,
of Mississippi,,a mulatto, on the ticket
as Vice President. This is true, we
trust. 1t is VERY proper movement. The
negroes have been voting for fifteen
Years to keep the Republican whites in
Office, and it is full time that their SER
vices were being substantially recogniz-
ed. The Philadelphia Times thus places
the matter before the country:
Milton Turner, aleading colored man
u Minister to Liberia under Grants
administration, is authority for the state
ment thata movement has been on footfor
months among tia colored leaders of all
sections of the country but particularly
in the South, having for its object the
nomination at Chicago of United States
Senator Bruce, os Mississippi, a cal2red
man, for Vice-President on the RepGc7
Lcan ticket. A Bruce literary bureau
will be opened at Washington within
few days and the Bruce boom made az
big as possible. The colored people wiz
endeavor to strike q bargain with tn
third-term managers, because they pro
TESS to have the greatest amount of in
tereSt in the welfare of the colored PEG
PIE, and a ticket composed of Grant and
Bruce would be just the thing, Mr.
Turner says the time has gone by whe1
the negro is simply She political instruI
ment of the white man, and as thec color
ed voter is expected to pull through tw
or three Southern States for the Duke d
America he cannot well be overlooked.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
Opening of the Woman's Home i'll
Columbia.

The Woman's Home, which has been
established by the benevolent ladies Of
Columbia, who never weary of well do
ing and are always engaged insome work
of charity or piety, was formally opened
and dedicated yesterday. They have Sc
cured the large and convenient mansion
and grounds formerly the residence of
Col. VIM. Jesse Taylor, just opposite the
main building of the Lunatic Asylum.
Quite a large number of persons assem-
bled there yesterday to participate in the
dedicatory ceremonies. The exercises
were conducted by the Rev. DR.. Plumer,
assisted by Rev. William Martin.
DIR. Plumer read a portion Of the 4lst
Psalm, also a portion Of the 9th chapter
of Acts, referring to the case Of Dorcas.
and a portion oil the 25th chapter Of Mat
thew, speaking Of the Savior's approval
of good WORKS rs being done to himself
in the great day of Judgment.
Rev. VIM Martin then gave out the
hymn 'All Hail the Power of jesus
Name" which was sung by the whole
assemblage.
DIR. Plumer made some appropriate
remarks. speaking Of the results Of good
actions; though they are small in their
beginning how their results may work
out in the future. lie cited the largest
library in the world, situated in Liver
pool, which began with two men, and
the Orphan Hoase at Halle, which origi-
mated with a very few persons. He quo
ted the text "Despise not the day OF
small things" DR.. Plumer then offered
the dedicatory prayer, giving the house
to God with all its interests.
Rev. VIM. Martin then, at the request
Of DR.. Plumer, made a lew remarks and
dismissed the audience with the apostCl-
ic Observation-Disclosures
-.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
AUGUSTA Is KNOXVILLE RAIL-
ROAD.
The Consolidation of the Georgia and
South Carolina Branches, and iIlec-
ton of OGiccrS-Eine work OIL the
Road.

Two railroad meetings for the same oh
JecL were held in Augusta to-day. At tel
O'Clock the stockholders Of the August;
and Knoxville Railroad, or the forme
Georgia corporation, met and confirme,
the contract or articles Of incorporation
agreed on by the Directors of the August;
and Knoxville and of The Augusta anC
Greenwood Railroads, under the title 0
the Augusta and Knoxville Railroad, oil
the 81 day of February, and printed il
the Erening NewS Of the same day.
After this ratification meeting of Geor
gia stockholders, the South Carolina stock,
holders joined in a second meeting for The
purpose Of completing the incorporation
OF the company and electing officers.
Ii will he recollected that the consolida
ton by thcSoulh Carolina stockholders wa.
ratified at Greenwood on the Sth day O
April, ult.
The combined stockholders meeting
was presided over by President Eugene
+. verdcry. A majority Of the stock was
found, on investigation, represented, and
the chief bushes" was the election of Of
fcers for the new company. The voting
by stock occupied some Time, and the result
was reached, as follows:
E. +. Verdery, President.
p. II. Bradley, Nice-Presldcnt.
Dircctors-R. H. May, w. T. Wheless,
J. V. II Allen, Il McCord, w. C. Slbley,
J. II. Alexander, NJ. A. Stovall, Chas.
Estes, j. w. Wallace, w. i. Youn1, f.
II. Middleton, c.. NJ. Burkhalter, j. C.
Maxwell, p. f. Riley, J. y. Neil, a NJ.
Aiken.
1t will be seen from the above that
Georgia has ten directors and South Caro-
lima six in the order named. The presi.
dent and Vice President are from Georgia
and South Carolina respectively and are
ex-onicio members Of the Board of Di-
%rectors.
While the stockholders and the public
have cause to congratulate themselves on
TIE election of such an able Board OF Di-
rectors-and there is no doubt Of success
under The able management OF President
Verdery, Vice-Presldent Bradley and the
Treasurer, Capt John w. Clark and Sec
retary Martin Y. Calyin--therc is also
great cause ?or congratulation on The sub
s~tantial work o rapidly progressing I'M
der direction Of the general engineer of
the road, Mr.. Albert Twiggs.
He has now charge Of TIE work o! the
whole line to Greenwood, The South Caro-
lima convicts now being controlled by him,
Mr.. C.. NJ. Carroll being in personal
charge of The camp. These hands are
now engaged Just across tie river, finish
ing UP the rock work left over when the
Work on the bridge, which has been
delayed on account OF high water, is now
progressing rapidly, and in four months
lime the Savannah will DO spanned hy one
of the neatcst and most substantial bridges
in the South, ard later on The fine
tracks meeting at tie water link will be
traversed by the new cars Of the Augusta
and Knoxville Railroad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
Whiskey and Pistols.
Especial TO Nccs and Couicr.l

pSpcctUI 70 NC1rS UNU CONTTCT.J
SAVANNAH, GA, May 9.-In Il fracas
in a saloon shortly after midnight last
night, Memphis Jennings, colored, of
Augusta, was shot and instantly killed
by j. Z. Whittemore, proprietor OF Tie
place. An inquest today resulted in a
verdict of killing in self-dctcnce, and
Whittemorc was discharged. All the
parties are colored. Wlittcmoro was en-
%deavoring to separate the combaiants,
when Jennings drew Il pistol and fired
upon him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13

The Augusta ga CMrOnic|e has taken
up the movement for the nomination of
Judge Stephen J.. Field, and is giving it
valuable aid. Judge Field has shown
himself the bulwark Of democratic prin-
ciplcs, and the relentless foe of centrali-
zation and the growing contempt Of State
governments ON the part of the Supreme
Court. Should he receive the nomina-
ton at Cincinnati it is probable that Cali
fornia and Oregon would east their cleo
toral vote for him. He would solidiiy
the party all over the country, and, like
any candidate whom the party can NOM
mate, would be overwhelmingly elected.
indianapolis Sentinel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
Two Young Men Lose Their Lives In
an Attempt to Save n Young Lady.
TIelcNum to Ncwy and Courier.

Telegram to NcwS and C0uricr.]
RALEIGH, n. c., May 6.-Two young
meu named Crocker and Mcmillan were
drowned to-day in Il small pondsix miles
south Of this place. They were attending
a picnic given by the Raleigh Lodge OF
Good Templars. 4 boat containing Nc
MILAN, Crocker and Miss Annie Mitchell
was capsizsd, and The two former while
attempting to saw Miss Mitchell went
under. Charlie Gordon, a lad who was
near, saved the young lady after great
oxnrtinnr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13

4 REPUBLICANS ENDoEsEMEyToFlIAMr-
roN.-The last Anderson MteNigcnce'
contains q report of the proceedings Of the
Anderson Republican county convention.
The proceedings contain q neat endorse
ment of Hampton, though probably il
was not the intention Of the chairman Y
say so much in so few words. The report
reads
Sam Johnson then offered 81 resolution
endorsing the g%ubernatorial administra
ton and subsequent course Of Senator
ann
port Of She colored people ior any posi-
ton for which lie might offer in the ia-
ture.
Chalrman-"I can't entertain no such
motion as that"
Johnson--"Wcll didn't he give us .
good government, AMI amt he done good
service for the colored people aad The
whole State p"
Chairman-"Ycs; but it won't do fl
this convention 10 act on it,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
Newberry Survivors.

At the meeting of the Confederate sur
vivors Of Newberry County last Mon
day forty names were added to the list
before reported, and it was agreed that
no new anne be received for the monu'
mect after the 18th instant. 1t was de-
cided to inscribe upon the monument
the names Of the Confederate soldiers
who enlisted from Newberry County
and died or were killed in service prior
to the surrender Of General e. Kirby
Smith. The following was submitted
by Mr.. o. L Schumpert as a suitable in
scription for the monument, which was
adopted: "This is a record of sacred
dead. They were the soldiers of the
Southern Confederacy from Newberry
District, South Carolina, who battled for
right and persisted. Thus their living
comrades and they who loved them mem
orize their lives" The monument will
be unveiled on the 30th OF June The
gate of the railing enclosure will have a
nickel plate on it with the words &c H.
federate Dead cut in it. The monu-
ment will be erected in the public square,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
NEW and CHOICE GOODS
TOR THE PUBLIC, AT PRICES BELOW COMPETITION!

E,HAYEanew in Store fresh from New York. the LARGEST aud CHOICEST
EETOCk OF GOODS have ever opened, embracing:
4large stock Of DOMESTICS,
Tremendously large stock of CALICOES, pretty patterns and the best brands, as
low as can be bought anywhere;
FIGURED MUSLINS from lOc and up; WHITE and FIGURED PIQUES;
BLEACHING, from &c yd to something as good as "trut Loom, lIc y;
Genuine LONSDALE CAMBRIA. full yard wide, 15;
VICTORIA LAWNS at lc and up; very wide and beautiful quality 1t lc;
DRESS GOODS, Black Alpacas, Black Silk, India Linen, Irish Linen, Dress Linen,
Thread and Liacn Cambria, Tuckrn5 Cassnner@s Cottonades, Tckrnga Table Dam
ak, Table Oil Cloth, Doies, &c;
. TOWELS, from jcH o something fine;
Nice hcmmed HANDKERCHIEES for Sc and up;
fARASOIS from l5c to handsome Silk ones;
Ladies KID GLOVES, MreebuNons, all the desirable shades. at $l3O per pair,
and guarantee every pair If one bursts or rips, you have only ITO return and get
another pair in exchange or your money. Also have ladies' KID GLOVES at DC
per pain, MyrcbHNons;
Gents KID GLOVES, guaranteed;
Latest designs of TRIMMED and Unframed HATS for Ladies' Misses and
Children: Ladies' UNTRIMMED HATS at 2c and up;
4 beautiful stock Of FLOWERS, PLUMES, ORNAMENTS, and other TRIM
NINGS for Hats.
Nv RIBBON stock is complete in every particular, in all The different shades and
qualities at exceedingly low prices. ,.o.n
IE4ANGUEDOC LACES, at extraordinary low prices
My BUTTON Department is complete with all the latest designs comprising every
imaginable pattern at prices to please.
HAMBURG EDGlNGS, a 3c and up.
a very large stock Of HOSIERY, GLOVES, CORSEIS, BEREGE and TISSUE
~FR7LLINGS, HAIR BRUSHES and COMBS, Hgh-back COMBS, BRACELETS
SPEGTACIES, and everything in the Notion line at popular prices
Full and complete stock of SHOES. Gents HATS, CLOTHfNG, STATIONERY,
I1ARDWARE.T INWARE. COOPERY, CROCkERY, SADDLERY, SUGARS,
9FECES, TEAS and FANCY GROCERIES.
n have shown at any previous season.
fl don't hesitate to promise The most complete satisfaction TO those who may favor
ALVIN HART.
ElrcGcld C. H., S. C., April %, 1880. 2mO
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The Democratic Executive Committee
of EdgefieId County.

@ OS E0Seuelu CCHnIy
For the information of the public, w
give the names Of the Democratic Elk
erItive Committee which will serve on
County for the next two years:
Shaw's-George Wise.
Meriwether-B. r. Tillmml.
Rhinehart-T. L. Harris.
Gray-W. S. Sheppard.
Johnston-P. B. Waters.
Mine Creek-Thomas White.
Red Bank-B. F. Lewis.
Coopersville-Wm. Haltiwanger.
Big Creek-F. P. Smith.
Norris-L. w. Youngblood.
Huiet-J. o. Denny.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rauch.
Washington-J. r. Blackwell.
R;on-J. P. Blackwell.
Hampton-A. J. Norris.
Bacon-J. A. Clark.
Ward's-W. Fl. Zimmerman.
Mt. Enon-D. Sheppard.
Blocker-J. P. Norris.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dean.
Hibler-C. G. Fuller.
Rehoboth-R. a. Cochran.
Fruit Hill-W. S. Allen.
Meeting Street-W. l.. Stevens.
Collier's--W. j. Talbert.
Wise-J. C. Swearingen.
Red Hill-W. e. Prescott.
Dry Creek-J. II. Lagrone.
Moss-R. y. Hughes.
Union Groves. II. Edwards.
Mays Y ROADS,. NJ. Walton.
Ridge Spring-Lovick Hill.
Chairman-D. Il. Durisoe.
Honorary Members-M. l.. Bonham
md NJ. w. Gary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13

Gen. Z. P. Alexander, President of the
Georgia Railroad Company has resigned,
and accepted the vice. presidency of the
Louisville Sc Nashville Railroad, at q
salary of sl4, 900 per year, with headquar-
ters at Louisville, Ky. He will, howev-
or, retain the vice-presidencyof the Gcor-
gia Railroad, and will be III virtual con-
troll Of the longest line of railroad in the
wor11
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-05-13
DAILY ATTRACTION
AT tHs
THE NEW YORK STORE
& DEAN.
To Enumerate i'm Full Is Almost Impossible

To Enumerate i'm Full Is Almost Impossible.
DRESS GOODS from l0c and up. 10
ALPACAs, BUNTINGs, MONTE CLOTH, GRAPE CLOTH, White and
Figured PIQUES and LAWNS, and large line of beautiful PRINTS.
FANCY GOODS and NOTIONS, in untold variety, such as Pillow shams
Tides, Tucking, listers, Linen Lap Robes, Footing, Ruchings, Large and
Handsome Chromos, Notices and Frames.
BUTTONS for the million. PARASOLS from l5c and upwards.
FANS, 2 for 5cto elegant Silk ones.
Best selection Fancy HOSIERY and GLOVES ever brought to Johnston.
LACEs and EMBROIDERY, consisting of Thread Lace, Torchon, Valen.
ciennes, Point de Languedoc, Lace SEES and Bbs, Irish Trimmings, and a
superb lot EDGINGS and INSERTINGS.
Nce line Mems and Boys. STRAW GOODS.
Nice line MILLINERY and ORNAMENTS.
Very best made GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Full Line SCHOOL BOOKS and STATIONERY, at low prices.
$500 WORTH SHOES.
Including the Philadelphia Ladies Shoes of the celebrated ZEIGLER
make, in SERGE and EOXED BUTTONS, Gents HAND MADE SHOES,
Gents and Ladies SLIPPERS.
HARDWARE, W%ooDENWARE, GLASSWARE and CRocKERY.
CANNED GOODS and GROCERIES.
To our customers, our lady friends especially, we are proud to say that
our FANCY GOODS and NOTIONS Department is decidedly larger and
more attractive than ever before. Come and see! .
QUITS & DEAN.
Johnston, S. C, April Goth, 1880. 2m2O
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Senator Vest, of Missouri, has made
the best speech, so far, on the Kellogg
case. He is a wonderful orator, full OF
wit, sarcasm and law. He speaks Off
hand, and with great intensity and alert
ness. He is 4 very short, thick-set man
"a truncatcd giant. His hair is almost
flaxen red and cropped close. Excess
sivciy round s~houldered, he appears al
most humpbacked. Though fifty years
old, he does not look over forty. He is
q Kentuckian by birth.