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The Penalty for Carrying Concealed
Weapons.

Inc Penalty tor carrying concealed
Weapons.
AN ACT to Provide Punishment for
Carrying any Deadly Weapon about
the Person.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by tho
Senate and House of Representatives
of the State of South Carolina, now
met and sitting in General Assembly,
and by the authority Of the same:
That any person carrying pistol,
dirk, dag ger, slung shot, metal knuck>
les, razors, or other similar deadly
weapon usually used for the infiicton
Of personal injury, concealed about his
person shall be guilty Of a misdemean-
| or, and upon conviction thereof before
Court of competent Jurisdiction shall
forfeit to the County the weapon so
carried concealed, and be fined in
sum not more than two hundred dol
lars, or imprisonment for not more
than twelve months, or both, in tho
discretion of tho Court.
SEC 2. 1t shall be the duty of every
Trial Justice. Sheriff, Constable or
other peace officer to cause all persons
violating this Act to bo prosecuted
therefor whenever they shall discover
violation hereof.
SEC. 8. In all convictions hereunder
the fine imposed shall, if collected, be
paid into the treasury OF the County
wherein tho prosecution is located.
SEC. 4 Nothing herein contained
shall be construed TO apply to neace
officers while in the actual discharge
OF their duties as such officers, nor to
persons carrying concealed weapons
whllo upon their own premises.
SEC 5 That if any person DO con-
vcted Of assault, assault and battery,
assault, assault and battery with in
tent to kill, or Of manslaughtcr, and
it shall appear upon the trial that tho
assault, assault and battery, assault,
assault and battery with intent TO kill,
or manslaughtcr shall have been COM
mittod with deadly weapon Of the
character specified in Section l Of this
Act carried concealed upon the person
OF tho defendant so convicted, the
presiding Judge shall, in addition to
tho punishment provided by law for
such assault, assault and battery, as
sault, CT assault and battery with in>
tent to ll'll. rr manslaugh inhict
further punishment upon the person
so convicted. OF confinement in Penis
tcntiary for not less than three months
nor moro than twelve months, W ilh or
without hard labor, or fined in u sum
OF not less than two hundred dollars,
or ho'h fined and imprisoned at the
discreet ion Of the said Judge
SEC. g. This Act shall 80 into effect
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The prospects of tho Atlantic and
french Broad Valley Rsilroad arc
daily Frightening.
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Thc State OF South GarOHina
COUNTY OF PICKENs.

IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Il. F. Morgan, Plaintiff, vs. ]. II. O'Brian,
and ". a. O'Briant, s-SUMMoss
FOR MONEY.
10 }. II. O'Briant and w. A. O'Briant, De-
fendants in this action:
VOU, and each Of you, are hereby sum.
Il moned and required to answer the com.
plant in this action, which is filed in the
othce OF the Clerk Of the Cour. of Common
Pleas for the County and State above named
ana to serve copy of your answer to the said
compliant on the subscribers Mt their Office
on Main street Mt Pickcns G. II. s. c.. within
twenty days after the service Of this summons
upon you, exclusive Of the day of such ser.
vice: And if you fail to answer the said con-.
plnint within the time aforesaid, tho PLAINTIFF
will apply to the Court for jud gment against
you Tor the sum Of ($GO) sixty dollars with
interest thereon from the Goth day of Octohor
A. ID. 1869, at the rate of seven per cent ner
annum, and the costs and disbursements in
this action. ."
Pickcns G. H., 8. c., Dec %, A, D. 1880.
BLYTHE & BARRETT,
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JULIUS E BOGGS,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
PICKENs G. H., S. G..
Office in the Court House. prOmnt
attention given 10 all business en-
trusted to him.
dec Q, 1880 II
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Eoickens High School.
Dissolution ?

NJ Office iH hereby given that the l.w firm
~ OF COTllRAN Il CHILD is this day dis.
solved ny mutual consent Al persons in
dchicd I" he above firm must come forward
ANA settle up, rs the business of tbs firm must
ne wound up. COTIIEAN 4 CHILD
Jannary list. 1881. IT. Z
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Our esteemed contemporary, the
Edgefcld Advertiser is now in it's forty
sixth year, and says it WAS never in u
moro prosperous condition.
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L. S. J: j. LEWIS, c.C.p.

,. Take notice-that the summons in this ac-
lon' OF which the foregoing is q copy, to-
gelher with the complaint therein, was led
IN me ofhce Of the Clerk of The Court of Com
NOR mon ile"s for said county and State on the
ZZd dny of December A. d. 1880,
BLYTHE & BARRETT.
jan 8, 1881 Is
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Cold Spring, Dec. 80, 1880.
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mr. .TH or A PROMINENT CITIZEN 81 sOscbA-
sIt.r or RAILROAD STOCK The sTRAiGHT'
orr REpuBrtcANs-LrCE FOR lsS2-
RECEPTION TO A PAsroR--rSsPecrioSs AND
SALES or TOBACCO. 80
| Correspondence OF the Richmond DispatchI
ApasL ., 1881.
Mr.. William N. Jarratt, a prominent anu
crestiy-respeeted citizen OF Sussex county,
died last night at hts residence, az Jarratts
den6t: aged stxty.six years. Deceased was
noted for his Iberaiity aud hospitality ana
few men enjoyed TO greater degree ,nc
confidence aud respect oil his ieiioW,c'l''
Gems. He leaves a widow ana SIX cnioIen.
The CIV has disposed OF It's last share OF
stock in the Petersburg railroad. Inc fl,
nance Committee, under authority gIanud
| bv the Common Council, have sofa the 200
shares OF common stock OF the road owned
| BY the city at 90 per share. MI. Reuben
Rasland became the purchaser. Inc pre-
ferred stock held by the city was sold some
time ago.
The Republican Central Club-thee
straight-out organization-bas determined
10 purge itself OF members who are not IN
sympathy with its objects and principles,
and has also taken steps to inquire INTO tne
political status Of some OF the members OF
the City Central Committee.
The Council last evening adopted the H.
cense-tax ordinance for the year beginning
Nav LIST. On most Of the classes the tax re-
mains unchanged; on others. however IL
| IL increased. The Finance Committee dee m
cd # wise to look TO this bill for some in-
crease OF revenue in view OF the reduction
of real.estate values under the present as.
sessment. The aggregate reduction in real
estate Is s65S, 2T8 as compsred with the old
| assessment; Of which $4,000 was ordered
by the Hastings Court on the appeal cases
carried before 1t. Ii is believed that the rate
OF toxation under the general tax bill ms
wear will be increased from S160 to Sl.75
per 300 OF values.
The cash receipts into the city treasury
| last month were S6,7ie, and the expendi-
lures Sl0,966.
Rev. j. S. Hardaway, the new pastor OF
the Baptist chapel on Washington street,
entered upon his pastoral duties last night,
on which occasion he was welcomed and
cordially greeted by a large congregation.
Addresses were delivered by Rev. j. Nj.
Pitcher and Rev. DR.. Eaton. IL is contem'
plated at an carly day 10 organize church
at this cbapcl-the evidences OF It's being
sef.supporting being very encouraging.
Jaw Could and family. with several
friends, passed through our city last eve
ming in special paIace-car returning North
from Florida.
Tue following is Il statement OF the in
spections and sales OF tobacco at the ware
houses in this city for the three months end
ing March 3l,t:
Moore's Warehouse: Loose sold, 26O,53j
pounds, inspections. 900 hogsheads; Oh
hand for inspection, - bog-beads.
Oaks: Loose sold, 1l6,700 pounds; IN
speciions. 63j bogsheads; on hand Tor in
speciion, 70 hogshcads.
Centre: Loose sold, 32S, $50 pounds; in
spections, 12j hogsbcads; on hand for in
spection. % hogs heads.
Planters: Loose sold, $3.50 pounds; in
spections. 107 bogsh ads; on hand for in
Spectl0n. 81 hogbcads.
West Hill: No report at this writing.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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New Books.

A ProdiqiouS Fool. By JOHN CALVIN
WALLIS. Philadelphia j. Il. LIPPlN'
OoTT Il Co. 1891. Price, 1926.
4 Novel. For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON
Il co.
Lqdv Clara de We're. A Story. By FRIED.
RICH SPIELBAGEN. New York: ID. APPLE
TON & Co. 1881. Price, % cents.
Great Singers: Second Series. Maiibrdu
TO IitienS. BY GEORGE L. FERRIS, au-
thor Of THE Great German Composers"
&C., &c. New York: ID. APPLETON d
Co. 1881. Price, 80 cents.
These are two Of AppietOnS' Nelc Handy
Volume Series.
For sale by CARLTON MCCARTHY.
The Irish Land Question: what IL In
roiUes, and HO,o Alone IL Can be Settled.
An Appeal to the Land Leagues. BY
HENRY GEORGE. New York: ID. APPLE
TON 4 Co. 1881. Price % cents.
Mr.. GEORGE is famous author. He is
the author Of the noted book Progress
ana Poverty" in which he attributes all. or
almost all, the evils OF our existing social
system TO the fact that people are allowed 10
own land in fee simple. We have not yet
read The work before us, but we are conf
dent That it is an able aud exhaustive discus
sion Of the question 1t touches.
For sale by CARLTON MCCARTHY.
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DANVTI,IE.
TOBACCO FIGURES - PERSONALS - A w !
KILLED--SALE OF BONDS.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch

TOBACCO FIGURES - PERSONALS - W
KILLED-SALE OF BONDS.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch ]
APRIL ., 1881.
Captain Terrell, Of the Tobacco Associa.
tion, reports that 10 last month there were
sold 1920 9i2 pounds Of tobacco, the value
Of which was $3.50, 1868 .66. and the average
S10.22, and that 10 the last six months there
were sold 12,945.33l pounds, the value OF
which was Sligo, 362.SS, and the average
80. In March OF last year there were sold
3,67l,74S pounds, the value OF which was
S407, 3l9.24. and the average Sll.09, and
in the corresponding six months OF that
year the quantity sold was 1873, 400
pounds, the value thereof 81, S57, 744.16, and
the average Sl073.
The internal revenue for last month was
SS9, 72O.95. Items: Assessments, 500. 10 !;
spirits, S74S so; licenses, $9O.41; tobacco,
SSS,S52. Tue revenue from tobacco for
February was S77,373 OF; for March, 1880,
$699l5.44.
Assistant-Surgeon Thomas A. Cunning
ham, United States army, has just returned
from q SOjourn in France while on four
months furlough, and is now on a visit TO
his father, Mr.. Alexander Cunningham, ST..
OF this county.
WI. Nbdl w Dil'iSis vi SuipSPNAs II Oh
visit 10 friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Phifer. wife OF Professor X. S. Phi.
fer, returned TO the city yesterday from
quite a protracted stay with her mother,
Mrs. McGehee, Of Person county, n. G..
whom she had visited while recovering
from spell OF fever.
Mr.. Wesley Thomas, one OF the leading
house. builders, native aud for long time
a citizen OF Halifax county, where he was
highly esteemed, has been for several weeks
an Invalid. Recently he has been suffering
greatly from some disease the symptoms OF
which indicate an affection OF the heart.
The Fish and Protection Associa-
ton has paid for The heads Of twelve hawks.
The premium for each head is fifty cents. A
lady living near the city caught one OF these
hawks in her ben-house.
Since the recent sale Of the bonds oil
Henry county to MIR. II. c. Lester, Of that
county, Major Sutherlin has Effected the
sale of another lot to the amount OF $4,000
at 80 cents for the dollar. lie says he pays
no commissions for the sale OF bonds that
are turned over to him for his (the Henry
railroad. ALPHA.
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I.YNCHRURG.

THE SHENANDOA VALLEY RAILROAD; AN I'M
PonTANT MOVE BY THE CITY CeUNCIL-AP-
PREPARATIONS - REORGANIZATION OF THE
REApJUsTERS-CBILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
APRIL 2, 1881.
At highly important meeting Of the City
Council held last night practical steps were
taken to induce the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road Company to make Lynchburg its point
OF iuncture with the Norfolk and Western
date Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio rail-
road. A committee Of four prominent citi-
zens was appointed TO attend the stock.
holders meeting to tie held at Luray on the
5th instant, where the subject OF the extern
son of the ROAD south from Waynesboro' is
to be decided on. The committee consists
of Major John W. Daniel, Captain Charles
NJ. Blackford. Alexander Mcdonald, Esq.
ard DR.. William S. Morris. They will Use
every effort TO bring the road here, and are
generally very hopeful Of the prospect.
From the report of the Auditor made to
the Council il appeared that the amount in
the treasury TO date, March 3lst, was
1913 1903. 97; balance to April Ist, S35, 6j3.37.
Appropriations for the month were made
10 the amount Of $S.904.7l. This sum in
cludes a special appropriation OF $l,096 TO
the school fund.
A colored child was burned to death a
day or two ago in one Of the houses in
Leftwich's Row.
The Malone Readlusters are reported to
have re0rgsnized this week by the election
of l.. Boze as permanent chairman, w. III.
Akers secretary. III. Beach treasurer, and
a full list Of icc-pre>idents and commit
tees. The more intelligent among the Re-
adjusters here have little to say III defence
of General MahOne's late course. but ac-
lively attack the other side, the argument
appearing to be that, even conceding that
Malone has made q trade, be has only done
what those who cOudemn bin were none
too good to do if they had the chance.
TELEPHONE.
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GOVERNOR WALKER. All Virginians are
aways glad to hear from Governor GILBERT
c. WALKER. We are sue they VIII read
with interest the following from the New
YORK Ian Register:
We can hardly refrain from saying who
Mes.rs. Gilbert e. Walker and his asso-
GATES are. and in doing so we feel we are
giving information which the profession
will sppreci ate. particularly that portion to
whom Gilbert T.. Walker may possibly be a
stranger.
Governor Gilbert c. Walker, who resides
at Pnghamton. this State, was four years
Governor OF Virginia, being elected shortly
after the close Of The war. Afterwards ne
was four years member OF CongIess from
the Richmond district, his second term eX-
piring two years since. He Is an able law
yer, having been many years at the bar, ana
pne OF the most eloquent and able speakers
in the State, aud IL most efficient and sue
sessful advocate before court and jury. lie
zones here to engage in The practice OF bis
profession permanently. He is man OF the
most thorough and unquesiioned honesty
and integrity. and most afiabe and genial
in bis intercourse with men.
[The Register then goes on TO speak OF
Governor WALKERS partners.]
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Brother Fowler says that "without one
known exception they Uhe R,adiuSters) are
solid as stone wall in defence and sup
port OF Senator Mahone's position" III you
will read the communication in this issue Of
The Standard. you will find out at least one
kROnn exception. Besides, we heard a
gentleman who has been very strong Re-
adjnster say that Malone had deceived
hun and his party; that be had sold out TO
the Republicans, and more. that be was
done with him forever. We expect that
this Is something like your estimate Of 3d.
600 majority for your party last year.
abingdon Standard.
The most OF the State bonds are owned
by northern capitalists. II is our opinion
that, therefore, the taking up of Malone
and RiddIeberger by the Republicans was
an unfortunate move for them. IL VIII de-
siroy, in q measure. the zeal OF the Debt.
Parers. II il does not entirely cool it off,
Our men. we predict, will not bother much
over the State debt. but 20 for elecling men
who will take charge OF the Interests Of the
white folks. General Malone and bis lleu-
tenants having charge OF the interests OF the
colored people. Dancttte Times.
In the Fanfatta (Rome, March 8, 1884,
an account Is given OF an exposition OF the
works Of the artists Of the "German col
ony' IN Rome, In the grand salon OF the
palace Of Baron Keudel. where, among
other art works exhibited, were "three
weiEmode'ed busts by Ezekiel. an Ameri.
can, whose artistic education was, however,
had IN Germany. One OF the busts was
that OF List, and another that Of the Amer.
lean inventor OF the mitrailIeuse. Hotcb.
kiss. List has ordered from the artist
copy OF his bust, TO be made for prese nta.
ton 70 the 0pera'House at Prague"
A meeting Of bricklayers was held last
night at Rechabite Hall-John G. Robin.
son, president; Charles A. Childress. secre.
tary. About one hundred and nfty new
members were received, making nearly i've
hundred In all. There are 1000 brick.
layers In Baltimore. The association has
decided 10 demand 80 per day on aud after
the 18th OF April, which is an advance Of
ffty cents per day over that now paid. IL
Is stated that some OF the "bosses" are
already paying the advance. Baltimore
Sun.
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The Virginia Elections.

Inc NlIHliid EANSsfOe'
The Washington Rspabiicon Of SATURDAY
saws:
..yes. Messrs. Lamar and Hill, the Viz
pinia campaign is being made In the senate
debate"
The Republican Is edited 10y GoRHAM, the
Rennblican candidate for Secretary OF the
Senate. OF course he Is anxious that the
cortest shall continue; because be mas no
other foundation upon which TO build even
n hope Of success. For the Senate 10 ao'
journ. or to postpone the election OF offcers
until next December, is to quench all MS
fond expectations OF handling UNCLE SAINT
cash. He, therefore, IS sincere when NC
declares In favor OF keeping up the contest
Blu, we do not believe That the RepuoN'
cans concur in opinion with Mr.. GoRHAs.
We do not for moment doubt that tney are
sick at heart-disgusted with their at'emp'
IN Get control of the offices OF The senate.
They must be aware OF the ridiculous inquire
they cut.
However. let that be as It may, we are
snre that the southern Democrats have no
reason to regret the debates which nave
taken place in the Senate. II the Republic
cans can stand ii, the Democrats can stand
il. We have not word TO say against the
continued discussion Of Virginia affairs by
iba. body. Every days debates contribute
something towards the success OF the DEM
ocratic party Of this State next fall.
Now, then, the Republican speaks Tor tue
Republicans. Let us see whether they will
stand up to the rack. They won't do II.
They are doomed TO defeat. and bound TO
draw off from the contest. They are IN the
wrong, and they know 1t.
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How II Acts.

one who has been strong, earnest friend
OF Senator MabOne-whO admired his splen-
did war record, aud who believed in the
sincerity Of his professions and the stalwart-
ness Of his DemOcracy--has at last had his
eyes opened, and writes as follows: 81
sinck TO nv faith in Mahone's Democracy
up TO The last moment. but | found out that
my faith was not 'well founded and now
| say d-n Mshone with all the vebe-
mence OF my nature"
Hundreds OF others have had their eyes
opened just in the same way, and that is
how Senator Mahone's alliance with the Re-
publicans Is gcing 10 act Nort0lk Vtr-
0i0idp.
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MOI surrie.
TIE MAN KILLED IN NEW MEXICO NOT THE
NOTORIOrS DESPERADO.


NOTORIOUS DESPERATE.
CHICAGO, April IA special from Little
Rock, Ark, says: The announcement that
Currie, who was Killed recently in Las We
gas. New Mexico, was the man who MUIR
dered Porter the actor, in Texas, is untrue.
The man was well known 10 this city and all
over the South. His name was james NJ.
Currie. He was born in Mason coun-
ty. ILL.,, and came TO this State in
1867. He was conductor on the Men,
phis and Little Rock road, running
between this place and the former city.
During the war he served in the Confed-
crate army under General Forrest, and was
noted for his recklessness and courage. His
friends claim that he was deliberately MUIR
dered. and the last advices from Las Vegas
say that s. Bright, who killed him, might
fail victim to Judge Lynch. Currie had a
presentiment OF his tragic end, and when
he bid his friends here goodbye be predict.
ed that he would die with his boots on,
which prediction has been fulfilled.
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DYEING, CLEANING, &c.

MEMS, YOUTHS. AND BOYS CLIO
WI THING CLEANED, however much soiled or
SHAWLs. CLOAKs,-SACQuEs. MOURNING
GOODS, SCARfs, SAsHES,V Ellis &C., CLEANED
OR DYED. WHITE FEATHERS DYED THE
LlGHTEsT SHADES at ten minutes' nogice. KID
GLOVES CLEANED AND DYED BLACK.
COATS, PANTS, VESTS, Sc. DYED or CLEAN
ED-a speciality. Also, agent for the New York
Grape Company. GRAPE Wells rendered beaul-
fully black and !mpervioas TO dsmpness or salt
water. A. j. flI.E
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Mrs. Mary 4. P. Allen, widow OF the late
Judge j. j. Allen. died at the residence OF
her son, Judge j. j. Allen. Bcaverdam, 10
this county, on the evening OF the 22d Of
March, at the advanced age Of seventy-six
years. Mrs. Allen was the daughter OF
Judge jackson, OF Harrison comfy, w. Va.
She was 4 lady who exemplitied in the high
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Death OF Citizens Of Roanoke.

IC0frespondence OF The RICHMOND Dispatcf.I
BIG LICK, Va, April l, 1881.
Rev. c. r. Campbell, living near this
place, died last night, after prolonged and
intense suffering from dry gangrene. Also,
Isom Ferguson, who has been i'll for some
time, died before daylight this morning.
DIR. Kent Is hopelessiy III. ROANOKE.
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We can say to the Richmond Dispatch
that there are plenty Of Readiusters 10
Roanoke who voted the l9lh-of-May ticket
WHO endorse General Mahone's course IN
the Senate.-Satem Register.
But YOU do not name one.
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T JOHN &. SHAFER,

MERCHANT TAILOR,
No 1904 MAIN STREET, TWO DOORS ABOVE THE
POSr.OFFlCE,
has received very large and fine ASSORTMENT Of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. consisting of
CLOTHS, D1AGONALs, SUITINGS, PLAI y
and FANCY CASSIMEREs FOR PANrALOONS,
imported especially for him, which VIA be made to
order Ia the LATEST STYLES aud Al prices consist
ent with first class workmanship. A saA is respect
fully solicited
SHIRTS, COLLARS, and CUFFS Of fine era les
made to order. te 2i-Sn