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Thi, Government sees with great concern
the continuance Of the hostile relations be-
tween CHIN. Bolnia and Peru. An early
peace between these republics Is much to be
desired. not only that they may themselves
be- spared further misery and bloodshed. but
because their continued antagOnsm threat
ems consequences which are IN NV judgment
dangerous to the interests of Republican
Government on this continent and calculated
10 destroy the best elements of our free and
peaceful civilization. A. III the present eX-
cited condition Of popular feeling in these
countries there has been serious mlsappre-
henslon OF the position of the United States,
and as separate diplomatic intercourse with
each through independent ministers Is some
times subject, owing to the want Of prompt
reciprocal communication, to temporary mis-
understanding have deemed ii judicious
at the present time TO send special envoy
accredited to all and each of them and furu-
ished with general Instructions, which will.
! trust, enable him TO bring these powers
into friendly relations.
The Government OF Venezuela maintains
its attitude of warm friendship, and contin-
ues with great regularity its payment of the
monthly quota of the diplomatic debt.
Without suggesting the direction in which
, Congress should act, ask its attention to
the pending question affecting the distrlbu
ton of the sums thus far received. The re-
latlons between Venezuela and France, grow
ing out of the same debt, have been for
some time past in an unsatisfactory state and
this Government, as the neighbor and one
of the largest creditors of Venezuela has in
terposed itself since with the French Gov
ernment with the view of producing friend
! ly and honorable adjustment.
/ | regret that the commercial interests be
/ tween the United States and Brazil, from
which great advantages were hoped year
| ago. have suffered from the withdrawal of
| the American lines of communication be-
tween the Brazilian ports and our own.
Through the efforts of our Minister resi-
| dent at Buesos Ayres and the United States
| Minister at Santiago, treaty has been con-
eluded between the Argentine Republic and
Chill. disposing of the long pending Pata-
gonian boundary question. 1t is matter
| of congratulation that our Government has
been afforded the opportunity of successfully
exerting its good influence for the preven-
ton of disagreements between these Re
publics of the American continent.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
am glad to inform YOU that the treaties
lately negotiated with China have been duly
ratified on both sides, and the exchange
made at Pekin. Legislation is necessary
to carry their provisions into effect. The
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H., questions sr.vEnS uaf uf The prn-
pu.,. .ut,r s.tAu., Watrr-Na1 across tLr
l,'tu4- q FAuAu4 A.r ui grave national
importance. ! ll- Government aA- Eaf been
-uu..uli4l II TIE solemn obligations impose.
upon d, bl 10, compact ri 1916 Nlia COLON
o.A a, j., independent and so,crv.gu mis-
;rr,, 90; tie terrlior crossed b, IN, canal
and ha, ,uushi TO render them effective b,
fresh eng gl.tmcnts with The Colombian Re
public. looking % their practical execution.
Ia" negotiations To TIN, end. after they had
reached ~ hat appeared to be- mutually "a,
l,iaotprs solution here, RcTr met Iu tolum-
b.a hS 4 d.>ayuu al OF the powers which it,
envoy had assumed and by proposal for
rcur~cd negotiation on modified basis.
McAuN h.y th.> Government learned ,hIi
Colombia had proposed TO the European
power, ip J44u 40 guarantee Of the neutral
~ ui the proposed Panama Canal guar
AUtcy winch would be IA direct cuntr4N en-
lOu ut oar ubiIg alton a, the sole gulrautur
of the integrity oi Colombian territory aud
of the neutrality Of the cana. Itself MN la
mcul,d predecessor felt j, h., duty 20 place
before the European powers the reason.
" h.Ch MAKE the prior guarantee oi the I NIT
rl State, Indispensable and for winch the
.uleFjeo,lou Of ANY foreign guarantee might
be regarded. 4s a ,upcriaou, and uniFiendI,
act.
Forr,eeins the probable reliance Of the
British Government on the provisions uf tile
C.aNtou-B4lWer treat, of 800 Il. aiiordlug
room for snare IA the guarantee, which
the | HltrI States ouNcuautrd with Colombia
four Year, before, | have not he,itated to
supplement, the action of my predecessor hy
proposing 10 Her Majesty, GoN Nernmeut the
modification OF that instrument and the abro-
cation Of such clauses thereof as do not
comport With ,he obligations Of the United
State, toward Colombia or with the Vital
need, Of the two friendly parties to the com
pact
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of the loan of February $, 1861, and Of the
Oregon war debt amounting together to
SlI. .l25 500. having matured during the
wear The Secretary Of the Treasury gave
notice of bis intention to redeem the same,
and such as have been presented have been
paid from the surplus revenues. There have
also been redeemed at par SI6.lI9, 100 Of
the three and half per centum continued
bonds maklng total Of bonds redeemed,
or which have ceased 10 bear interest during
the year, Of - l23, ,969 $50 The reduction
of the annual interest on the public debt
through these transactions IS as follows
By reduction Of interest TO 3 IL per cent,
Sl0,413.9j2 p; by redemption Of bonds,
-, ,3j2 $40 90 total, Sl6, 292 %. The
three and one half per ceutum bonds. being
payable at the pleasure of the Government,
are available for the investment Of surplus
revenue without the payment Of premiums.
Mess these bonds can be funded at a much
lower rate Of interest than they now bear !
agree with the Secretary of the Treasury
that NO legislation respecting them is de
sIrahle.
1t 6 matter for congratulAtion that
the business ot the country has been so
prosperous during the past Year As to yield
by taxation 4 large surplus Of income to
the Government If the revenue laws re
main unchanged tins surplus must year by
year increase nh account Hi the reduction "t
tht puhAc dcht ana itN burden oi interest.
and because oi the rapid increase q cur p"p-
ulAt1"h. IN lN". just pr1or I" the ih7titu-
uon "' our internal revenue system, our
population but slightly exceeded 81 ,Ooo, 900.
II. = !
eS'u '''''''r' = ! '''''''I''n .''1' '>''
f" ''' ''''"'' '''' 'F'' 90" " ''''''''
N'''','I ''''''''t'', - 90 ''''''' vac
'''" 4 f"'" = -
''''' " l'' - ''', "a
'"' =, 'f'' "H, 80. '''! 'I' ~ .''''
N'''''''' I" IA ''''' ''N '''' 1''' PH' "' r''"@
:" '''"'' ''' ''',''-'> '''" Il W '-''"'
"'''-'' '"' re- ~ 81 II '''' N' go
hENtlAL kfhj'IIhN pr IAAfH ADVISED
rItF r,prrp
u seems 10 me- that thc time mas arrived
"hrn the people may JuN'!N demand some
Tt"t' IF"W thc'r present "htFouH ouTlth'
ANA 'uAt hy due economy III the various
branches "i ihr puhic service thiS ma!
rrA"I.t o." Afforded. therefore concur "lih
the SECRETARY an recommending the abolition
oi A'I htcfnA! revenue taArH except those
upon tobacco IN IL various forms ana upon
d.,l"ea 'pr''- and !rrmcuicd liquors, and
except l.>" thr special TAX upon tAc man
a''utuFrr- u and dealer, ia such articles.
Ihr retention q; tar latter i desirable,
lhprdu- thr uth.us NJ 'Ar Government. a
proper supervision % these aT'iD.ra Tor the
prevention n fraud
ID p Wa. s.~..H H..r ? ] rta
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THE BEST REMEDY
Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.


Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.
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XN other sorIuIueutly ni,l =
lTL, It's the confidence II
VS the public. II J. =
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pulmonary diseases aifordiug prompt rr.-t
ard rapid cures. and Is adapted 10 pat!en's Of
any age OF either sex. Being very palAtahle.
the youngest children take u readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat.
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
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there Is no other remedy 50 efhcacl0us,
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Low prices are inducements 20 try some Of
the many mixtures, or syrups. made oi cheap
and Ineffective ingredients, now offered.
which. as they contain no curative qualities.
can afford only temporary relief, and are
sure 10 deceive and disappoiut the patient.
Diseases Of the throat and lungs demand
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, and YOU may
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Lowell, Mass.
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS EyEKrwHERE.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.
To the Senate and House Of Representa-
t,rcs ri the imtei states:
An appalling calamity has betallen the
American people since their chosen Repre-
scntatiSes last met IN the halls where you
are now assembled We might else recall
wlth unalloyed content the rare prosperity
with which throughout the year the nation
ha> been blessed. It, harvc,t> have been
pltntcous, it, various interests have thrINen,
the health Of it, people has been preserved
1t has maintained with foreign governments
the undiSturbed relations Of amlty aud
peace For these manifestations Of his
ia, or We owe 10 Him who holds our destiny
IN His hand, the tribute Of our grateful
deyotions. To that mysterious exercise OF
His viii which has taken from us the loved
and lllustrious citizen who was but lately
the head Of the nation We bow IN sorrow
and submission The mcmor, Of ms exalted
character. Of his noble achievements and of
Of his patriotic life v3l. be treasured forever
a, a sacred possession Of the whole people.
Ia, announcement of his death drew from
- ~ -, .l,
- -. ~, a.. l...l... -,
-, AL r., ...lar.,'.,. - ,.,,-,l,.'l
ovK EiiATIo>s Win GEE>r BRITAIN.
The feeling Of good vill between our
Gu'rfnmcui and that OF 6rcai brlAu vas
never more marked than At present Ia
recognition Of TIN, pleasing fac; ! directed
on the occasion If the late oen'on-
MA. celebration at Yorktown that salute
be- given To- the British tac. Save for the
correspondence tu Which shall refer here
after in relation tp the proposed canal across
the l>Jhmg, O.; Panama, little has occurred
worth, of mention 10 the diplomat,
relations ot the ;Wo ouuutur,.
iAslN % the wear the Fortune b1N claim,
v,T, satisfactorily settled hN the Br.,I>t
Government pA,suc IN full the sum ot
tlj.utp. most of wM,n ha. been ALREADY
distributed. \, fhc irfns ot the settlement
included 'tr compensation for .u]ur.'> sui
irr,4 los oGr fishermen az trt>rc HSN.'h,rr LAS
been retained from tAr -ru,. award sum
vh..as. d,cm,d ad,,aa', ;ur 'HY,, claims.
IN, participation uf American, 100 H." "a
h.aE.uu- a. Melbourne aud Nttu,N ~. -
apgr.,ius., mentioned .u %, report, uf fa.
tap exhibition, soon tu be presented 90
tpusr,>~- larN sl4 Disclose itr rra!luc>>
ut 1ug oouu't m,r ta make ,.or,,.ia. COM
petition u distant field, 1t enterprise.
Negotiations i,T al International Copy
rSlt Convention are .u hopeful HtuE:v,-.
lhc surrender of >.',us B-G and hs,
force, upon tac Canadian frontier ha, 81
.A,cl apprehension. A'ntea h"d.,> of
Ert>h inaaa. 81. ,.u,, -, bomber .u
.4s,, r; -u,t,uar.r. pau the subject a
G.rr,,yuul,ap. AA, h,ru Opened Which
rram.,, a. adequate understanding. u4G
ua.p, have order. ta a,o.I n.,aa~ ~A..e all
COLLISIONS With amen Indians.
.e,>.,. .,,ru,>, .,>p .1I,t. n1ifU.El,r
r1WlE,
it' presence 81 the "TA'""n '''''ra'io"
81 rrpfo>e"iAt'e Republicans descendants
OF Lafayette A"I Due sA.'Au, ''mf''ii"'>
VIZ
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THE SANITARY CONFERENCE.


which N 1879 Congress made provision.
assembled IN tins city early in January last.
and its sessions we're prolonged until March.
Although II reached no specific conclusion,
affecting the iu;ure action OF the participant
powers, the interchange of views proved To
be most valuable. The full protocH Of the
session, have been already presented to the
Senate. As pertinent to this great subject,
l call your attention 10 the operations Of the
National Board of Health, established hI
act Of Congress, approved March g. 1879.
Its sphere OF duty was enlarged by the act
Of June IA the same year. By the last
named act the board was required 10 iustl-
tute such measures as might be deemed nee
essary for preventing the introduction Of
contagious or infectious diseases from foreign
countries into the United States. or from one
State into another. The execution OF the
rules and regulations prepared hy the board
and approved BY my predecessor has done
mucn 10 arrest the progress Of epidemic
diseases, and has thus been of much service
To the nation. The international Sanitary
Conference, to which | referred, adopted
form Of bill of health TO be used by all
vessels seeking 10 enter the ports of coun-
tries whose representatives participated IN
IT, deliberations. This form has since been
prescribed BY the National Board Of Health
and Incorporated with its rules and regula-
tons. winch have been approved by me in
pursuance of law. The health Of the people
Is Of supreme Importance. and all measures
looking to their protection against the spread
OF contagious diseases and To the>increase of
our sanitary knowledge for such purposes
deserve the attention Of Congress.
, FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY.
The report of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury presents in detail a highly satisfactory
exhibit of the state of the finances and the
condition oS the various branches Of the
public service administration by that depart
ment. The ordin~y revenues from all
sources for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1881, were from customs Sl9S, ,l59,676.O2
from internal revenue, Sl35, ,264 ,4Sj. 81 ;
from sales of public bonds, s2jl ,O2l 1868. II
tax on circulation and deposits of national
banks, SS,ll6,ll5.72 from repayment of
| interest by Pacific Railway Companies,
SSl0,S33.S0; from sinking fund for Pacific
Railway Companies. SS05. .lS0.54; from
customs, fees, fines, penalties, ETC.. S225,,
5l4.S6; from fees, consular, letters patent
and lands, S2.244 ,9S3 80; from the proceeds
of the sales of Government property, S26,-
2l7 400; from profits on coinage, 3,46S,.
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FACTS ABOUT FRIDAY.

From time immemorial Friday has beer
frowned upon as day of i'll omen. And
though this prejudice is less prevalent now
than of yore, when superstition had general
sway, yet there are many even in this matter
of.fact age of ours, who would hesitate, or
day so auspicious, to begin an undertaking
of momentous import. And how many brave
mariners, whose hearts unguailed could meet
the widest fury of their ocean home, would
blanch even to bend their sails on Friday
But to show with how much reason this feel
ing is INDUCED, let US examine the following
important facts in connexion with our settle.
ment and greatness as a nation; and we will
see how great cause, we Americans have to
dread the fatal day:
On Friday, August g. 1892, Christopher
Columbus sailed on his great voyage of dis
covery.
On Friday, January 4, 1893, he sailed on
his return to Spain, which, if he had not
reached in safety, the happy result would
never have been known which led to the set
tlement of this vast continent.
On Friday, March IL, 1893, he arrived at
Pallos in safety.
On Friday, November 12, 1895, he arrived
at Hispaniola, on his second voyage to
America.
On Friday, June IA, 1894, he, though un.
known to himself, discovered the continent
of America.
On Friday, March 5, 1895, Henry VII Of
England, gave John Cabot his commission,
which led to the discovery of North Ameri.
ca. This is the first American State in Eng
land.
On Friday, September 7, 1869, Meledrez
founded St. Augustine, the oldest settlement
in the United States by more than 40 years.
On Friday, November 10, 1920, the May
flower, with the Pilgrims, made the harbor
of Providencetown.' And on the same day
signed that august compact, the forerunner
of our glorious constitution.
On Friday, December %, 1920, the pill.
grims made their final landing on Plymouth
Rock.
On Friday, February %, 1882, George
Washington, the father of American freedom,
was born.
On Friday, June 16, 1776, Bunker Hill
was seized and fortified.
On Friday, October s, 1777, the surrender
of Saratoga was made, which had such a
powerful influence in inducing France to de-
clare for our cause.
On Friday, September %, 1880, the trea-
son of Arnold was laid bare, which saved US
from destruction.
On Friday, October 10, 1871, the surren-
der at Yorktown, the crowning glory of the
American arms.
On Friday, June 7, 1776, the motion was
made in Congress by John Adams. seconded
by Richard Henry Lee, that the United Col.
onies were and of right ought to be free and
independent. a..
Thus, by numerous examples, We see that
however it may be with other nations, Amer
leans need never dread to begin on Friday
any undertaking, however momentous it
may be.
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

THE undersigned would respectMfqa,lRR se an r
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is in full opera
ton, and that he is now we'll prepared TO furnish
anything in his line Of business at the Low ESi s
CASH PRICES. Tombstones for children Iur-
nished for from $500 upward; for adults from
$500 upward.
rs Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
dnisbed in the most elaborate style, and in point
of workmanship and material, equal to the WORK
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited. c.,,;,,,.,, ~,
Estimates and other information furnlsneo Oh
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, petween
Chester and Dallas, or at any place pet"een cen
Rock Fill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, 60
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free OF charge 1or
Than kful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is 10
LULU q F. HAPPERFIELD.
January ~
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5tlisteIlameams @eadiua
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

Life is a race where some succeed,
While others are beginning;
'Tis luck, at times, at others speed,
That gives an early winning.
But if you chance to fall behind,
Ne'er slacken your eudeaVor;
Just keep this wholesome truth in mind
'Tis better late than never.
If you can keep ahead. tits we'll,
But never trip your neighbor;
'Tis noble when you can excel
sBy honest patient labor.
But, if you are outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever;
Remember, though you are surpassed
'Tis better late than never.
Meier labor for an idle boast
Of victory DER another
But while you strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with brother.
Whate'er your station, do your best,
And hold your purpose ever;
And if you fail to beat the rest
'Tis better late than never.
Choose we'll the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, though the last, whence once tits won
Your crown is worth the wearing.
Then never fret if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor;
But ever keep this truth in mind
'Tis better late than never.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-11-03

s9- There are thirty. one ST, 900 subscriptions
to the Mrs. Garfield fund, three Of $4,000,
six of $4,000, and eighty.seven Of $1,000
each. The smallest subscription is five cents,
from poor colored person, and the largest
single contribution, $4,000, from Philadel.
phian. There are, in all, about twelve hun
dred subscriptions.
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Aamaruas Repartmemt.
GETTING MARRIED IN NORTH CAROLINA.

A couple from Virginia landed in Milton
the other morning, a local paper says, to be
married by Squire Lewis. They walked
hano- IN. hand up Main street and took seat
upon the front step Of the 'Squires Office, and
the man asked for license AS the Squire
was preparing to make it out, the buxom girl
began to inch of, and hesitated, and finally
said to the young man in a half whisper:
"John," said she, "I don't believe will
never did feel so fustrated-lawd | wonder
what pappy's doing now-l feel right trem-
blesome-less 60 back; come on, John"
"Well, you don't want the license, then p
said the Squire.
Hold on thar, Mister yes. we do," said
the man and he moved closer up and set his
chin to earnest work. "Now, Sally" said he,
don't 90 on thater way; what 'ud the folks
say? 1t 'ud be awful hard on me. An
thar's the candy stew ct Bob Browns tonight,
an aller that; and Sukey Jones would jest
die a-grinnin, over you about it. She was
mad as pizen Yesterday when she heard we
was comm"
81 don't mind her no MOI en- the dust of
my feet, but l feel so skittish-like, John
wish'ermydie if I hain't sorry we come. |
don't want'er get married, John"
Say, Mister, fix on your papers" said
John. "Marryn's nuthih' no more'n standin
up in spellin' class at 0ld6eld School"
ready"
But as the ceremony was upaer way the
girl ierked back, exclaiming;/"I'll be John
dinged eff dow
The Squire suggested that the license had
been given, and that they had gone most toe
far to back out now.
"That's so !' said John. "Stand fast, Sal
ly! Don't git all in INFER culver now" gently
taking her arm. Conner long in place
it's most over with ;" and she sidled back.
Asthe Squire said, 81 now pronounce you
man and wifer'
"Lud'amercy!" cried the bride, "an' is il
done"
you bet 'tis-easy as spellin and now
we'll co." said the man and they mounted
the horse double and rode out of town.
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The CONTRAST AT YoRKTowN.-York
town is evidence enough of the obliteration
of sectional lines between the North and
South. At the same time it is incidentally
evidence that the bloody chasm which sepa
rates our French and German guests. is as
far from being brid ged as it was at the fall Of
Sedan WASHINGTON Post.
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b9- A big couuterfeiting enterprise was bro
ken up within the past few days by the arrest
of nineteen of the gang in Kentucky and
Tennessee. They proposed to shove their
manufacture at the Atlanta exposition. Sew.
eral thousand dollars they had put in hand
for circulation were also captured.
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IRON SAFE FOR SALE.

VNHE undersigned offers for sale one No. 2
IRON SAFE. manufactured by Mosler, Bah
man & Co., of Cincinnati This safe has a COM
bination lock, and for all practical purposes is
reason except that it is too small for my purposes
l.. NJ. GRIST.
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

TUNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
L the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar,
ments of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean and if unfaded, restoring them TO
the original brightness and lustre of the goods
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as well as new.
Work promptly done and at the most reasqna-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLAhD'