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State Of South Carolina
AbbeYilla County.


IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Agnes 3. Robertson against John Rob-
crtson, Livon;a e.. Seal, ct al.
Partition.
DY virtue Of an order Of His Honor
IL Judge r. y. Fraser, to mo directed
in this case. I will sell at public cutlery on
SALEDAY IN DECEMBER next, the
following real estate Of the lato j. w.
Robertson, deceased, to wit:
THE DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
late known as the Alsion House, situate
in the town of AbGcvillc, said State and
county, fronting one hundred and forty
one feet on the public square and WASH
ington Street, with a depth Of II hun
drcd and fifty feet.
Also,
The other lot or parcel, late a portion of
the above lot, fronting one hundred and
ten feet, moro or less, OH Main Street,
and running back II hundred ana forty
one feet TO the line Of j. y. Cabcll3 lot.
Also,
The LOTS AND BUILDINGS known
as the BRICK BLOCK, consisting Of the
HOTEL and THREE STORES, the lat
ter now occupied by II. NJ. JIaddon &
Co., Cunningham & Templcton, and DR..
j.. II. Mcbride extending the width OF
said stores and Hotel and running back
to Church Street in tho rear.
Also,
The lot in rear Of the store Of II. w.
Lawson & Co., and tho building thereon,
having a width of twenty-five feet and
running to Church Street in the rear.
Also,
| All That tract of land situated one mile
from Abbcville Court House, consisting
of TWELVE ACRES, more or less, and
bounded by lands OF l.. Roche, John
Knox and others.
Also,
The small lot consisting Of ONE ACRE
more Or less, with building thereon.
bounded by lands Of w. A. Lee, ]. S
CotIlran and others, Oh the Vienna road
TERMS OF S.ALE.-For all purchases
under Three Hundred DollarS-cash
For all over Three Hundred Dollars one
third cash, the balance in one and two
years time with interest from day Of sale
secured by bond of the purchaser ant
mortgage Of the premises.
NJ. L. BONIIAM, JE.,
Master A. G..
Nov. 8, ilssl, tt
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Lose no Work.
[Spdrtdnburg Spartan.

tSpdrtdnbnr0 SpdrtQn.]
Is the country in any danger? This is al
ways prominent question when either party
loses d State or two. Just now the democrats
OF Virginia feel that the country is in danger.
IL saved. Just at the close of the war Il
CRANK who registered himself as the "lnl-
mortal J. NJ" travelled through the South
making lectures from door steps or tops Of
barrels, or any other place where he could get
an audience, and he stated that it depended on
the standpoint from which you viewed any
question rs 10 It's right or wrong. Then he
proceeded to show from one standpoint that
the South was right in the war just closed, and
then he would demonstrate that the North
was equally right. Thus IT Is with the parties.
When one party is crying out hat the coun-
try is going to ruin, the other, from another
standpoint says it Is saved; The lesson for
you IL about this: Do not lose any sleep on
account OF the state of the political parties,
and you certainly ought to lose no work,
Quietly study the problems that come up be
fore you. and vote for the men and measures
that will most contribute to the welfare and
harmony Of the whole country.
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PREPARING o WHEAr.-From converse
lions had with our farmers at various TIMES
within the past few weeks. We feel sale IN
making the statement that more land Will De
sowed down this year in wheat than has been
in any one within the past decade. This N q
wise course, because ii viii result in the lnrnl-
crs furnishing their owm flour instead OF BUY
ing it.: and then, by so much Of tho land be-
ing seeded In snail grain, there will not be so
great Il demand for l&borerS, and employers
may be more discriminating as well rs lnde'
pendent in securing their farm help. Let eF-
cry farmer SOW some wheat, If 1t Is ever so
small n Held. We learn that farmers In other
counties OF the State are pursuing tins course.
-GrccnriNc Enterprise and -Nvu"tGihce'.
The following is the experience of an up
country lad WHO went on with III" great 1 paw
circus. He wrote his father two letters:
Dear Pal have gone Off with the circus.
7 shall not return home until ! have made my
fortune. when | will enrich you all. Do not
pursue mc.-Iour a!lcctiona;c son. JOHN
dear Pal have quit the show business.
Meet me this evening ut $ O'Clock at the cross
rutdS, with 4 full suit Of clothes. I've got Il
hat. JOHN.
DRESS GoODS! cheaper than ever, also CASH
mercS beautiful and very cheap at Mcdonald
& (nS
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HOUSE And LOT FOR SALE
Fab PLACE.

A. S SURVIVOR Of Judge T!los. Thorn
IA son, deceased. I will sell at public
cutlery, OH S.tLEDAY next, Dee. 5th)
the wcll-known house and lot known as
the FAIR PLACE, situate in the town
Of Abbcvillc, fronting Man Street. and
bounded by lands Of G. V. hammond
and others.
TERMS.-Onc.halr cash. and The bal
ancc on Il credit of twelve months, to be
secured by bond, security, and mortgage
on the premises.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
j. n. ROBERTSON,
Survivor Of Thomson d Robertson.
Nov. 0, 1851, tt
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IF You want a fine suit of clothes for a
little money, or a good over-coat. or fine
hats, shirts, under clothing, trunks, va
ments, or any kind Of goods, the place to
buy them for the least money is at l. Git
telson. Everybody take notice that give
a fine oil chrome to every one of my Gus
toners. Call and see my stock, it will
pay any II to get posted in prices. The
largest and best stock Of dry goods at the
very lowest prices. The finest stock of
cloaks ever brought to Abbeville in silks
and beaver cloths; as to boots and boots
I defy competition. Saddles and harness
at all prices will convince the public that
the cheapest place tc buy your goods is at
I. Gittels0n'S. 3n
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of South Carolina
AbbeVille County.

IN THE PROBATE COURT.
G. N. Jordan and D. A. p. Jordan, as
Executors, Plaintiffs, against NJ. NJ.
Lipsc0mb ct al., Defendants.
Complaint for sale O f.land to!pay Debts
pY virtue of authority Of Act of AS.
~ scmbly. I will sell. on SALEDAY
IN DECEMBER next, or some succeed
ing Saicday, for the payment of debts,
the following real estate, belonging to the
estate of Jonathan Jordan, deceased, to
wit:
l. Tho "MOORE TRACT containing
FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX
ACRES, more or less, ::bonndcd by lands
Of 9. Dew in, j. II. McClinton and
others.
This tract may be divided and sold in
two parcels.
2. The "EDWARDS TRACT" con-
tanning ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN
TY ACRES, more or less, bounded by
lands of Mrs. L. n. Brooks, b. S. Barn
well and others.
8. The "MEALY TRACT' containing
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES
more or less, bounded by lands Of Leroy
Purdy, w. Z. Henderson and others.
4. The "ASBURY LOT" containing
FOUR ACRES, more or less, bounded
by lands Of J. Fuller Lyon, Asbury
Church lot and others.
This property is situated within one
milo of the proposed station at Asbury,
on the line Of tho Augusta and Knoxville
Railroad.
TERMS OF SALE - Onc-llalf cash,
balance on a credit of twelve months,
with interest, secured by bond, and Il
mortgage Of the property.
Purchaser to pay for titles, &c.
j. FULLER LYON,
Probate Judge a. c.
Nny- G 1891 ff
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I certify that the foregoing is n true
and correct statement of the finances
Of Abbeville county for the fiscal year
lSS0-S1. I further certify that the
Board has been in session during said
year thirteen times-that no commits
sioner has been absent atany meeting.
That the following statement shows
how many miles the several commits
sioners have travelled attending said
meetings and upon other business per-
tanning to their office.
w. II. Cowan.............1, 954 miles.
w. r. McKinEey.""...1,SG S miles.
J. II. Baskin, Jr..."..-.2,0lS miles.
I further certify that no claim has
been audited and allowed to the best of
my knowledge without first having
been sworn to and itemized.
7. P. COTHRAN,
Clerk Board G.. G. A. G.
Nov. 80, 1881.
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BIRTHS.

At .Ashurv. Thursday, November a, 1881,
Mrs. Il. II. Ucrlin,-a son.
Near ChappcllS, S. c., OF Monday sd inst.
Mrs. Eldrcd G.. Simkins.-a son.
At Monterey, on Monday list inst. Mrs. ".
C.. Shrrard,-a daughter.
At Monterey, Friday 18th inst. Mrs. &C
McAlliStpr-a SOn.
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State of South Carolina
County of Abbeville.

IN TIE PROBATE COURT.
In re Estate Of Thomas NJ. Ross, deceased.
$. T. Brooks, rs Administrator and Petitioner
Petition for Settlement and Discharge.
NOTICE Is hereby given that S. =. brooks
~ MS administrator de boHjs non. Of the rS'
tate of Thomas NJ. Ross, deceased, has applied
for settlement and discharge.
II Is ordered, That Thursday the 18th of De
ccmbcr, next. be fixed for settling the said es
Given under my lAnd and the seal of tho
Court this Eth November A.. ID. 1881.
j. FULLER LYON,
j.. Pro. y. c.
Nov. III, 1881, If
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Sherif's Sale.
J. s. Cothran. Assignee. against j.. NJ. Gillian

J. s. Cothran. Assignee. against J. NJ. Gillian
ct ui.-EXccution.
rY virtue Of an Execution to me- directed. If
Z the above stated case, ! will sell ~ Tia
highest bidder, ut public auction, within thu
legal hours of sale, at Abbcviilc Court House
on Monday, the fifth day Of December \
u. ISL, the following described property, t.
wit: All The interest of J. II. Gillian In tina
tract or parcel Of land, situate, lying and he
lug in the county Of .AbbcvIilr. South caro-
lima, and known as the Summer Cabins place
and containing
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES,
more or less. and bounded by lands of j. Al
len Rnmey, W. w. Sprousc and Others. Lev
led on and TO be sold as the property Of ]. NJ
Gillian TO satisfy tho aforesaid execution Az
costs.
TERMS: Cash. Purchaser to pay for RI
rer>. J. +. &. nUPII:, 5. \. c.
ShcriT's Office, Nov 9, 1881.
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The round trip tickets herein named are of
Il specific contract form, void IL transferred TO
others than original purchasers, and authorize
the requirement Of Identification Of said pur.
chascrs at the option OF the Railways Agents
or Conductors.
In addition to these rates, those previously
arranged for special parties Of 20. 80. and so are
still in force, and may be awaited Of under the
conditions named in circular Of November ],
1881.
An Office for the identification OF purchas ers
end STAN ping of return-coupons has been es.
tabliShed at the Union Depot in Atlanta. II
will be open 80 minutes prior to the departure
OF the rains
None Of the conditions Of these tickets will
be changed in any respect
Investigation OF the appliances for personal
comfort. lodging, and food, means of transit
between Atlanta and the Exposition Grounds
authorizes the assurance that all elements ex.
list contributing to q pleasant and economical
visit.
For all information not contained in this
circular, apply to the undersigned, or to the
Station Agents Of the Railways at interest.
\. POPE,
General Passenger Agent.
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State Of South Carolina,
AbbeVillc County.

IN TIE COMMON PLEAS.
J. NJ. Kirby againS; J. Il. IIambl!n and James
NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
by virtue of an order o. Ills Honor Judge
- Fraser, In this case, ] will sch III public
cutlery ut .Abhcvilic C.. H., on SAL!D.AI IN
DECEMBER next. all that tract Of land, L.
ing. being and situate in said Stat" and r"uli-
ty, on Fla. Reed, ~ branch of Calhoun Creek.
adjoining lands OF estate OF Mrs. Mann, Oil
yer shoemaker, {. i. Gu1lin and Caroline
Chcatham, and containing SlNTl SIN
ACRES. more or less.
TERMS OF S.iLE-Cash.
N. l.. BONHAM, JE.,
Master \. c.
Nov, 10, 1881, 81
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF
ABBEv|LLE COUNTY,

For the Fiscal Year Commencing
November l, 1880. and ending Oc-
tOber 81, 1881.
Statement of claims audited:
Rnohc and Nr,Hroo.
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Special Notice,

I'VE would call the special attention OF TIT
w ladies to the magnificent display 0
Beaver Hats, Pushes, Ribbons, Bcrnhar
Collars, &c. Just received by
Il. NJ. uADDOS 81 co.
Nov. 0, 1881, If
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Special Notice.

lust RECEIVED n beautiful line Of "R0
u man stripes" and Ct Tinscl material fol
dress trimmings. These goods Hrc entirely
new and very stylish.
Il. Ill. HADDON g. co.
Nov. Q, 1881, TT
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EXECUTORS Said,
Real Estate For Sale

DY virtue of the authority vested in us
by tho will Of j. I. Bonner, dcccas
ed, we will sell to the highest bidder at
public cutlery, on SALEDAY IN DE
GENDER next, at Abbeville Court
House, the following described real estate,
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Nov. 30, 1881, 2

ARGE ARM ROCKERS FOR GENTLE.
IL men. Ladies Rockers with five different
angles; also, the beautiful carpet seat and
back rocks. at j. D. CHALMERS.
Nov. lG. 1851. If
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The Press and Banner,
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ABBEVILLE =. G..
" Wednesday. Nov, 80. 1881
Abbeyille Literary Club,

The meeting Of the Club will be postponed
from Friday. % Dec. to Friday. next week.
9th Dec. By order of the President.
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Lot Nc. IL,

containing Two and One-Half Acres,
moro or less, bounded by Erskine College
lot, other lots of the estate, and lot Of DR..
w. NJ. Gricr. On this lot is a handsome
wo-story dwelling, desirably located in
tho town Of Due West, Immediately in
front Of the College.
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NEW FURNITURE.

EULL and complete stock at prices as low as
can be sold In any city. AL goods come
direct from first hands-the manufactures.
J. d. CHALMERS.
Sept. =, 1881, "
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Lot No. 8,

containing Three Acres, more or less,
and bounded by the Female College lot.
lands of j. j.. Todd, and other lands OF
SAID estate, is conveniently located in the
town of Due West, Abbeville county.
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Special Notice.

lust RECEIVED and to arrive 10 pieces
- Elici Cl>huncrcs. These goods We buy
direct from The importers and will sell them
far below any thing VIC have ever offered.
Any ono wanting II lilact Cashmere gill save
money by examining our stock.
x. Nj. lI.AEDOS & co.
Nov. Q, 1851, If
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Via Seneca City and the Atlanta & Charlotte
Air-Linc Railway Division Of the Richmond
and Danville X. r. Period OF validity OF
tickets at the following named rates EIGHT
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MARY E. SANDERS.
NoN. 30. ISL. st
State Of South Carolina,
Abbeville County.

FIX Parte b. Bculnh Hunter, Pctitloner-Pcti
ton for homestead.
INHE petitioner, b.. Bculah Hunter. having
claimed the right OF homestead in the
real estate and persona! property OF her huS.
band, W. c. Hunter. deceased, for the benefit
OF herself and children,
Motto" is hereby given that the said petit
TONER has this day flied in my office her APP
p~licntion to have the said homestead apprais-
cd and set oil according to law.
NJ. l.. BONHAM. JR.,
Master \. c.
Nov. 80, 1883, It
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State Of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.

Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters Of Admin
iStration.
BY j. FULLER LYON, ESQ, PROBATE JUDGE.
w lIEREAS. T. T. Speed has made suit to
w me, to grant him Letters OF Admins
tration Of the estate and effects Of Ezekiel
z. Speed, late Of Abbcville county. deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and adInonish
nll and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Ezekiel p. Speed, deceased, that
they be and appear, before me. in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at AbEevilleC G.. H., on We'd
nesday, December 18th, ISL, alter. publication
hereof, ut ii o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, If any they have, why the said admin
isiratiOn should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this Goth,
day Of November in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundre and eighty
one, and in the one hundred and sixth
year of American Independence.
Published on the Both day Of November, 1851,
in the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the tim required by law.
J.. FULLER LYON
Judge of Probate.
NOvpmbrr 20. 1881 n
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Notice
To Sllejltell@pts Of Highways

VOU are hereby ordered to see that tho
4 roads III your respective townships
are in good order by tic LIST Of December
next. This rule will he rigidly enforced
and dclinqucnls will positively be report
ed to tho nearest Trial Justice. Take
1rnrpinr
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Special Notice,

lust RECEIVED another lot of Flame
y Suitings. il. NJ. UADDON & co.
Nov. 8, l$Sl, If
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DISSOLUTION.

rUE firm Of F.. c. Conner Coz is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, r. G. Con-
rcr having bought the interest of q. T.. Con-
ncr. The business will continue rs heretofore
under the firm name of T.. {. Conner & Co.
Nov. y, 1881.
In retiring from the firm Of F.. G. Conner d
Co., ] would bcSpeak for them tho same libcr-
al patronage heretofore bestowed.
Respectfully, G. l.. CONNER.
Nov. 50, 1881, II
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containing IHfec acres, more OF IcSS,
and bounded by the Female College lot.
lands of J.. j.. Todd, and other lands Of
SAID estate, is conveniently located in the
town of Due West, Abbcvillc county.
Tract No 3,
situated in the county Of Abbcvillc, con-
tanning Thirty Acres, more or less, in
suburbs of Due West, bounded by lands
of James Magill, DR.. J. A. Robinson and
other lands Of the estate.
Tract No. Q,
adjoining Tract No. 8, containing Eighty
Seven and Onc"Fourth Acres, more or
less, bounded by lands Of Row. j. O..
Lindsay, r. S. Galloway, James Magill
and others.
Tract No. 4,
adjoining Tract No. 8, containing Sixty
Eight Acres, nor or less, bounded by
ldlluS VI y. ". lIbuouJ LIE " 1''ih7j = .
Ghirke and other lands Of the estate.
Tract No. 5,
adjoining Tract No. I, containing Seven
ty-Si1 Acres, moro or less, bounded by
lands of Mrs. r. Ellis, II. P. MCGEE and
other lands of the estate.
Tract No. 6,
known MS the .Pcaman Tract, adjoining
Tract No. S, containing Fifty = Four
Acres, more or less, bounded by lands OF
estate of j. p. Prossloy, ii. =. McGheo
and other lands Of the estate Of j. I.
Bonner.
TERMS - Onc-half cash, balance on
twelve months credit, bond secured by
mortgage of the premises if amount *
cecds Three Hundred Dollars-if amount
less. ell cash. Plats exhibited on day Of
sale. Purchasers to pay for all papers.
H. E. BONNER,
W. J. BONNER,
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Tract No 8,

situated in the county of Abbcville. con-
tanning Thirty Acres, moro or less, in
suburbs Of Due West, bounded by lands
of James Magill, DR.. J. A. Robinson and
other lands Of the estate.
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CROWDS are daily in attendance upon the
Atlanta Exposition, and every man in Able
vile county ought 10 60. BY advertisement
elsewhere in the Press ana Tanner it will be
seen that the fIre has been greatly reduced,
md that the tickets now cover eight days in
ston1 nf 81 Y DC h,r.1,Gnrn
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

THE School Journal makes re-
markable statement when it declares
that the election of school superin-
tendents in various parts of the State
was distinguished by bribery, and
that the average price of the vote of n
director was 500. If this be true, it is
about time to abolish the office of su-
periutendents, or at least TO curtail the
salaries which have been gradually
growing up and attracting the cupid
ity of the venal, who are ever on the
alert to occupy paying offices. If our
schools, like our politics, are to be-
come subjects of barter and intrigue,
the outlook is indeed discouraging.
Better leave the education of our
children in the hands of the directors
without pay, except in the conscious
ness of faithful discharge of duty,
than in the hands of corrupt super
intendency who can pay $50 a vote
for the office. In this county, we are
happy to say, no such disgusting ap-
pliances are introduced in the choice
of superintendents. The directors are
composed of our best citizens who
act conscientiously in the choice OF
superintendents of high standard of
excellence both for efficiency in the
work assigned them, and for their su-
perior character and moral standing
in the community. Such were our
late superintendent, and such is the
present.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

1T would be interesting reading If
State Treasurer Butler, or some one
familiar with the facts, would state
how many spurious names the rooster
Senators and Representatives of Phil
adelphia placed upon the pay roll
as employees Of the State, and what
amount was thus fraudulently paid.
1t is generally credited that such
names we're placed upon the rolls and
pay drawn while there was no such
persons on duty to represent the SER
vice for which payments we're made.
That this kind of fraud upon the
Commonwealth has been perpetrated
for years, admit Of little, if any doubt.
We have seen it over and over again
charged, and recently repeated in the
Philadelphia Times, but why the
guilty scoundrels are not exposed and
prosecuted is the mystery that needs
explanation. Have these thefts es.
capped the notice Of the State officials,
or are they conveniently oblivious "to
ways that are dark" when manipulat.
ed by partisan associatesG
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

The Philadelphia Press is having
lively tilt with Congressman Beltz-
hoover, of Carlisle. The Press charg-
ed Mr.. Beltzhoover with lobbying on
the floor of the House on the night of
the adjournment of the Legislature
against the speculative Life Insurance
bill. Mr.. Beltzhoover denied it. But
the Press returns and reiterates the
charge. Mr.. Beltzhoover after giving
the letters of u number of members
in refutation, closes a communication
to the Press thus:
When you charged me in your paper
with lobbying against the insurance bili,
and reiterated the charge after my de-
NAL, you lied willfully, maliciously and
deliberately. You lied like every com.
mon mountebank lies in plying his
trade to make personal, petty, selfish
point. To verify this | challenge you
to sue me for libel, and ! hereby ex.
pressly waive all technicalitles as to
whether calling you a liar in this un.
ambiguous language would be libelous.
If you convict me OF libel in calling
you a willtul, malicious and vulgar liar
will resign my seat in Congress. II
you do not sue, or, suelng, fail to con
vict, you should step down and out OF
one of the most honorable and respon.
sible callings among men.
Very truly, etc,
+. +. BELTzHooyER.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

DAvESPoRT on the stand at Albany
acknowledges that he offered Dis.
trict Marshalship to a Senator for a
vote in favor of the Administration
candidate for Senator. But he claims
that be was playing a confidence game
and had no authority from the Presi.
dent to trade the office for a vote.
Perhaps not, but then who would be.
lieve Davenport.