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The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05

goes out, VIII Durn well IT cut
down in August and seasoned
awhile. I've got the boys cutting
my winters wood now and will
haul it up and stack it. Two Of
the fire places want wood two and
a half feet long and the others will
only chamber two foot sticks, so
have the wood cut four feet and
five feet, and then we cut in two
as we need it. Fifty cords will
run us through winter. Then
there IS the stove wood to get up.
and that is a careful job for | new
er let my wife or the girls have
any cause Of complaint about wood
or water in the Kitchen. The wood
must be dry and split up fine and
not too long. ! saw up hickory
and ash with the cross cut and af-
ter splitting it up put it away un-
der shelter, and | haul up the chips
from the woods to sprinkle in. 1t
is not much trouble to prepare a
frugal meal if everything is han
dy. The boys catch the chickens
and fix them "ll ready. won't
let my women folks ho that. It's
not a slightly job. and nobody
ought to have it 10 Go but niroers
nohow, coniound en-. But | be
lievc in Independence | like to
see family independent and self
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-09-05

-~-Therc is factory il Green
Island, n. Y, where nice cOflin5
are made Of paper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
The Tariff Question.

A contributor to the Baltimore Sun
presents the tariff question as fol-
lows -
There are only two sides 10 the
tariff discussion. First, The repubh
can side-That government is paternal'
and ought 10 supervise, protect and
regulate the private affairs OF the peo'
pie, because they are not able to take
care of themselves, anu that. there
tore, 1t Is just, wise and constitutional
that taxes should be 50 LEVIED as 10
support those branches Of business
that are unable 10 support themselves,
and that people who are able to earn
their own living should contribute 10
the support OF those who cannot.
Second. The democratic side, that
The people are capable OF self-govern-
ment, aud are able 10 take care Of their
own private affairs, and are most happy
and prosperous the less they are inter
ferred with By government. Therefore,
it is unjust, unwlse and uncOnsitution-
al that taxes should be levied for any
other purpose whatever. save for the
support OF government, and that gov
eminent has no right to take one
mans earnings and appropriate them
10 another mans support. These are
The two Sides"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

READ the tariff plank upon which
Mr.. Tilden was elected by the United
States. Democrats still endore the
sentiment. Here it is:
1--WE denOunce the present tariff,
levied upon nearly 1900 articles, as a
masterpiece if injustice, inequality and
and false pretence. Il yields dwin-
ding not a yearly rising revenue. Ii
has impoverished many industries to
subsidize a few. 1t prohibits imports
that might purchase the product oil
american labor. 1t has degraded our
c,mmerce from the first to an inferior
rank on the high seas. 1t has cut
down the sales of American man ulac-
tore at home and abroad, and depleted
the returns of American Agriculture
az industry followed by half our peo-
ple. 1t costs The people tive times
more than it produces to the Treasury,
obstructs the process of production.
and wastes the fruits OF labor. 1t pro-
notes fraud, fosters smuggling, en-
riches dishonest officials, and bankrupIs
honest merchants. We demand that
all custom house taxation shall be o.
Ia for revenue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

THE Strasburg Meas after copying
an extract from our last issue COM
nents as follows:
1--WE are fully with our neighbor in his
senti ments upon Tariff Reform" but We
are opposed to teaching our readers that
our country has only !6,5OO,OOO, pOpuls'
ton"
OF The thousands Of readers of The
HERALD. we doubt whether there il
one, except the Editor OF the Ne~'
who put any such construction upon
our article. We referred TO the pro-
lected ard non.pro;ected classes. by
an examination of the census OF 1850
The Editor of the NtIoS can learn thai
OF our entire population about l,5OO.O OC
are engaged IN Industries that are pro-
tected and, 10 be exact, that l5e92'
O99 persons are engaged IN occupations
practically not protected.
The fact that the Editor Of the Meas
imagined that he had discovered a
blunder has had one good effect. Hi'
readers are informed that he agrees
with us in our sentiments upon "Taritl
Reform" Had he not tried TO expose
what he thought was a blunder, 1t
would, we fear, have been sometime
before they would have learned where
the Editor of the Nescs stands upon the
question.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

work required for the purpose, there
is nothing left to me but 10 apply to
the surviving soldiers and sailors OF
the State for the assistance needed,
and which | cannot doubt they will
eheerfully give.
AS the best method of proceed
ing L recommend that steps be al
once taken for reunions of compan-
les or larger commands, at which
those present shall enroll their own
names, with particulars as far as
remembered. 1t is not probable
that any roll will be perfected at
oneS meeting. and 1t will be well
when all is done that can be done
on such an occasion to appoint
some suitable person or committee
to carry on the work by correspon
dence or otherwise, until each roll
is made as complete as is now pos
sible. When this is done. if those
having tie matter 10 charge will
communicate with me will furnish
properly prepared blanks, on which
the names with the accompanying
details may be recorded in formal
and orderly manner.
l do not think it is necessary or
would be becoming in me to urge a
compliance with the request here
made by argument or appeal. The
work which the State has directed
me to do is about all that she can
now do 10 show her appreciation of
the fidelity and devotion OF her
sons living and dead, and to
transmit to posterity the honored
names Of the heroes of cause that
was very dear to her. With the
prompt,aciive, and Jealous coopera-
ton OF the surviving participants
in the struggle this work may be
done. Otherwise not. A just
pride in what they did, as well as
an honorable sense OF what is due
to the memories OF the comrades
who fell by their side while the
conflict went on, should inspire all
to make determined and system.
attic effort to make the great record
as complete as is DOW possible.
When finished it will Virginia's
Roll of Battle Abbey, and the de-
scendants OF the soldiers OF the
COnfedracy for countless generations
to come will search it tor the names
OF ancestors, and will be disap>
pointed and mortified ii they d.
not find them. Respectfully,
JAMES MCDONALD,
Adjutant General.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

An EXTRA SEssIoN.-Of the fact
that the Electoral, Roards law bad
been pronounced unconstitutional,
the al xandria Gazette says editori =
ally:
"Thls and the failure of the Legis-
laturo to provide for the election of 4
additional presidential elector ~
which the State is now entitled, will
make an extra and early session Of
the Legislature Imperative
And the Washington correspondent
of the same paper writes as follows
Gas there can be no appeal from
the decision Of the Virginia Court of
Appeals 10 the Virginia election law
case, and as the Legislature of that
State will have to meet to provide for
the election of an additional presid9n!;
tial elector, Mr.. Barbour, who -
talked to on the subjec; to-lay, thiuks>
that session should be called as soon
as possible. 1t is understood that
more than two thirds Of the members
$50 -I'eauy signed
a call for an extra session, and that
unless the Governor shall convene the
Legislature il will meet under that
CALL"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
Mr.. blaine in Virgine.

RICHMOND, VA, May l2.-The
Hon. James G.. Blame, accompanied
by lis daughter. arrived at Natural
Bridge Yesterday morning, some Of
Mr.. Blainc's friends say bis visit (,
Virginia at this time is 10 seek rest and
recreation. 1t is regarded as signif'
cant, however, that the Maine states
man selected as the place IN which tC
secure that repose a neighborhood IN
which one of the most prominent
straightout republican delegates to the
Chicago convention happens to reside.
Col. H. c. Parsons, vice. president o.
the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad.
rlives at the Natural Bridge. He is a
warm personal friend OF the ex-Secre-
tary of State, and was one Of the frs
men in this Stale to advocate his claims
for the presidency this year.
The fact of Mr.. Blaine's friendship
for Mr.. Parsons is one reason why that
gentleman was chosen by the strai ght-
outs as delegates to Chicago. 1t IS De-
lieved that Mr.. Blalne's visit to Vir-
ginia at this time is a combination oil
pleasure and business. 1t is surmised
that he is at Natural Bridge to confer
with Col. Parsons as to the best policy
to be pursued by the straightout re-
publican delegation at Chicago. Mr.
Blaine has had considerable business
dealings with Col. Parsons AID knows
he is a man of great discretion and
Judgment, and, more than ALL dlspos-
ed to view political fights with great
calmness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

Ex-Governor Walker, OF Virginia,
now a prominent democratic politician
Of New York, says that the democrats,
not only of New York, but of the
whole country, demand Reform; re-
form 10 methods of administration
reform in civil service; but, above all,
tariff reform. The people have become
wearled and disguised with star 70 ute
tnieV~rY aud revenue robbery. There
is widespread rebellion daily iucreas-
lng in strength against the gross wrong
and injustice of burdenlus the people
with an annual tax Of over $1,000 OOO
10 excess Of the just needs OF the
government No matter what the
Ex-Governor may be respecting other
things, on those referred 10 be is un.
questiOnably correct. The people OIL
the couD.ry are tired Of being compelled
to pay two prices for the necessaries
of life, for no other purpose than 10
aggrandize a few manufacturers, and
support others whose plaLts are Local
led 10 unfavorable situations. -Alex.
Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

The Petersburg Inder-A ppeal says
that sit is no renecllon upon TIT
honesty, impartaiity, or sincerity oil
TIN majority OF tie Court of Appeals to
say thSs the dissenting views held By
Judge Hinton will commend themsel-
YES 10 a majority Of intelligent people
as more !ogi'~l aud consistent than
those opposed TO I,m. Clearly the
electoral boards are not such ossoos .
are within the gift Of tie people In,
are created and filled by the legislature
and as The creator and appointIn.
power, The legislature ought 10 bt
able 10 ok the qualification Of The ap
pOintees. II was an unnecessary aHC
supelfuous act on the part of The legis
lature to have prescribed any such
qualification, for they already mad the
power to appoint freeholders exclusive.
l., if they so wished D. 80 r--'S -
wos neither licensed nor diminished
nv .ae qualification presc.ibed, as
logically it could not be-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
The One and Only Issue.

Tie events of Tuesday have finally
buried the fraud Issue of 1876, will
all its merits, historical and otherwise
so far beyond the chance Of revivifo
cation, that it can never cut a repu-
table figure in American politics
again.
That it was spurned with contume
ly in 1880 and left moribund, without
mourners enough to make their la
mentations heard, is no help for 1t
AS vital question it cannot be gall
vanized into vitality enough even tC
do lame and hating service in another
campaign.
The opportunity that might have
once been used with trenchant force
was ignored four years ago It is now
hopelessly gone
But the defeat OF the Tariff Reform
bill-the ruthless oyerslaughing by
Democratic treacbery, venality, and
cowardice of a measure on which the
party held an advanced position and
key to the victorious occupation o.
all beyond-hss not robbed 1t Of Its
virtue nor lost it single element o
strength.
1t is stronger this week than it wa
last week-it was stronger Tues
day night than it was Tuesday morn
ing, in the confidence and sympathy
of the American people.
What eluded the grasp of its friends
in the hall Of the House Of Represen
tatives will be more than iegained in
the councils of the Democratic Ma
tional convention at Chicago.
Tariff reform is still the sign in
which the Democratic party is destin
ed TO conquer.
1t is the great and only issue o.
historical justice now remaining to be
fought.
The action of the house of Repre-.
.entativcs has given to this issue a
more conspicuous prominence than 1t
ever had before. The issue on which
the old ticket asks for recognition has
been relegated to the bourne from
which no Demo cratic traitor who hop
ed to utilize it for sordid purposes OF
bis own, can reasonably hope to return
The issue Of administrative reform "
remains the unsubstsntial and I'M
meaning generality that it was.
There is but one question before
the countryside vindicatiOn of the
Democratic majority of the House of
Representatives by an acceptance Of
toe principles on which they lost the
fight of Tuesday by paltry margin
of four votes, and an Endorsement OF
the candidates who shall be named to
represent these principles as formu-
lated in the Chicago platform.
Without this issue the party is
stripped Of its muOitious of warfare
and sooner than make formal presen-
tation of its shameful and hnmilialing
nakedness to the people, night with
more honor disband its forces and let
the election 60 by default. Wash.
Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

Woodstock, Va April 2lst, 1884.
ec'd. compif Ss R&sIger admr. OF John ~ MI MI.
rndorf, A. Martin admir-. OF John KoontL dea, /.
Il II. Bird, Ex'r of NJ. Bird, decd r n Conn
Committee admr. of Alexander Anderson dec a.
- A. Crawford, E1'r. Of David Crawford dec d.
Fac Trout and Isaac I. bite. Defts.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the 26th day of Nay next, between the hours OF
o'clock, A. NJ. and 6 O'Clock, ?. VI. to take and
settle at my office, the accounts Of
lst, What amount Lewis Orndorh has paid on
his purchase and what balance remains unpaid.
2nd, what amount NJ. Walton comr. Of sale has
received and how It has been disbursed.
Sd. What debts remain UNPAID and balance
thereon and what surplus if any to 60 to John
Orndorffs estate, and
Ith Any other matter deemed pertinent by th
comr or that either party may desire. required to
" taken by the decree Of Shenandoah Circuit
Court rendered on the LIST day Of April 1884 in
sp.t in chancery depending in said court between
John n. Hills admr. complt. and John Orndorhs
admir- &C Defts. and II from any cause the taxing
Of said accounts shall not be commenced, or
having be on commenced should not be comp leted
on that day, the taking Of the same will be al
iourned from day to day. or from place to place,
until the same are taken aud completed.
Given under my hand Commissioner in chan
cery Of the said urt. at nay Office in said county
the day and year first Aforesaid.
!. Z. sTICKLEY.
April 23.-4W. W. h vs.. p. q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

The Roanoke Leader says that the
Machine Works at Roanoke city have
taken orders for ten passenger engine,
and niue mOguls for the Norfolk anC
Western railroad besides sew raj others
for the New River division. A force OF
eight skilled mechanics flon P.Ltsblrg
has recently been aided to the works,
and others from RCD )vo, Pa. are short
ly expected. 1t is stated that the
works haye on hand to keep them fully
running two years. The force is being
largely augmented, and the utmost ac-
tivily will hencefoVth prevail in every
department.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

MARRIED ON HIS DEATH-BED.-
The death on Friday las: of Jehn W.
Sexton, a prominent Philadelphia ban
ker, has been announced. On the
evening preceding his death a sad
scene was enacted at bis bedside.
When it became known that dissolution
waS at hand, Miss Caroline &. Thorn,
10 hon Mr.. Sexton was engaged, ex'
pressed willingness to be left bis
widow. A Clergyman who was pres
ent performed the sacred right. and
Miss Thorn was made wife and wi
dow within twenty-four hours.
TIE lady has been for some time past
superintendent Of the female employees
g 'hs limited States mint. Mr.. Sexton
was % years oil as ~nd had been a
widOwer for long period.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
To TN Surviving Soldiers from
Virginia in the COnfeder-
ate Armies.

The undersigned has been charged
by an act of the General Assembly
with the duty Of enrolling the names
of all the soldiers and sailors contri-
buted by Virginia to the armies Of the
Confederate States. 1t is required
that this enrolment shall show, as far
as can now be ascert aimed, the nam :,
age, place Of enrolment aud residence
at time, company and regiment OF
battalion, battery or squadron, to
which each such person belonged, OF
position held by same as general or
staff officer, or, if in the navy, to what
vessel attached or to what duty assign
ed p; With statement also as to wound
or wounds, when or where received -,
character Of present disability, imprls.
onment, death and where buried dis
charge or surrender OF such person al
the end Of the war and any other
particulars 10 regard to any such per-
sons which in his THE Adjutant Gen>
eral'tl judgment should be record
ed"
All The military rolls and records
of the State having been destr yel in
the great fire that attended the evacu-
alton of Richmond by the Confeder-
ate forces, und those of the Confeder-
ate Government and armies that were
turned over TO he United States au.1
.horities at the surrender being uua
valuable for lack of adequate means at
my command to meet the cost Of tn,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Woodstock, Va. April 2lst 1874
To p. Zell & Sons and all the creditors Of }. J.
Burner, Complts. and The BsgerstOwn Ayr. Imp
Manfg Co. ard creditors off. J Burner Bro.
Ccmplts and J.. L. Burner surviving partner, and
same and II. H. Riddleberger admrs. Of j.
Burner decd. Defts
You are hereby notified that have fixed upog
the 2sth day Of May next, between the hours, NV
O'Clock, A. ~. and O'Clock, P. N. TO tAF-
office, the accounts of ..t,re audited
LIST. A proper debts not heys.ss Sindino The
against j. J. Burner Bro. the +, In ,be order Of
real estate of l.. \. Burnett =
tneir .Sssodel and reform the accounts here
"a. AN, and correct the some as the evidence
81 And report . scheme Of distribution. both
IS to the assets Of j. J.. Burner & Bro. and the
assets Of the individual partners Of the said hm.
4th. Any other matter he may deem pertinent
or that any person In interest may desire as re-
CURED to be taken by the decree OF shenaDdgan
Circuit Court rendered on the lst day 81 Aprii
1884 In 2 quits IN chancery dnr~"aihk ~ salo
court between Zell 4 Sons Sc anu nag arc
INN. Manfg 90. Cosspfts. and l.. 4. Burner :.
- Nc and Z J. Burner 4 Bro. sc. Defts. and
II from any cause the taking OF said accounts
sbaI not be commenced OF having been com
menced should not be completed on that day, the
taking Of the same will be adjourned from day 10
day, or from place 10 place, until the same are
taken and completed.
Given under my hand as Commississioner IN
Chancery Of the said court, at my once IN said
,ounty the day and year dfst aforesaid
prii IBID Il. 4. sTlChLkf,
w. A v. 4 VIM. 4 Brs. pa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

Tie Washington correspondent o
The Disp atch SAYS 1t is evident that d
movement Is 10 be made 10 favor o.
The abolition ofthe tobacco tax and q
reform Of tie inttrLal revenue system.
Virginia Democrats aud Others from
States interested in this subject had a
conference and agreed to do their level
best TO get though a bill TO accomplish
The internal revenue reforms indicated,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

THE VIRGINIA LICENSE Tax
RICHMOND, Va, May 12.-In the
United States Circuit Court to-day
on petition of Harvey and Blair
praying the court to ;mpanel jury
Tor the purpose of verifying cou
pons rendered by them to the State
treasurer in payment Of the license
tax, with a view 10 substituting
them for money paid Tor said IL
cense. Judge Hughes entered an
order dismissing the petition, the
court being of the opinion that the
summary remedy by petition pur~
sued in this case, even it it would
otherwise lie in a United States
court, because given in State
court by act OF Assembly OF Virgi-
MIA of January II, 1882, relating
TO frauds upon the revenue, does
not lie, said act giving that remedy
having been repealed as to all Ii
cense cases by act Of March 10,
1884. According TO this view OF
the law, the acts known as the cou>
pon-killers are repealed as to license
taxes, and.thereiore taxpayers may
apply as OF old for a mandamus to
compel collectors to receive couo
pous for taxes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

SAD ACCIDENT.-Our NeedmorC
corresponding informs US that child
OF Mr.. Sboepaker's, residing 10 Brooks
Gap, recently met with a sad DEATH
He was missed from home, aud after
consid rable search, be was found
hanging in the fence dead. In climbing
through the fence his feet slipped,
catching his head between the rails,
dislocaIing his neck, and resulting in
bis death. - Hd risonburg People.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

Judge wslch, Judge Waller. s. T.
Coleman and NJ. M'Cracken, heretofore
prominent readjusiers in Caroline and
spotsylvsnis counties, are among the
shoasands Of General Mahone's fol.
low ere Who have returned to the demo.
cralN (O.a. ss.l4u s,ol
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14
Z COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Gx7
u Woodstock, Va, May g, 1884

To +, ]. Knott,
You are hereby notified tina; have fixed upor
the eth day Of June next, between the hours OF :
o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock, y. NJ. If fair, II not
on the next fair day thereafter Sunday exceptedl
LIST to take and settle at my office, an account Of
the real estate Of which 4. J. Knott IL possessed
and his interest therein. 2nd Liens binding ING
real estate Of 2. j. Knott aud their priority he
Sd Whether or not the rents and prohtF the in
real estate owned by said Z. J. KDoty the liens
terest he may have therein, viii .eh other further
thereon within five years. le' case. or any Of the
accounts as the nature afquest TO be taken by the
parties In inter' sim Circuit Court rendered on
decree OF shePrpril 1864 In suit In chancery
mo sth davip said court between Newark
oependis, ssSmpany compt. and f. j. Knott def.
MaeHifom any cauPe the taking Of sale accounts
Aiall not be commenced. or having been CON-
mepced should not be completed ON that day, the
taxi ng OF the same will he adjoul ned from
day to day. or from place to place, until the same
are taken and completed.
Given under my hand as Con missioner In
Cha ncery OF the said court, at my Office In said
county III e day and year hrst sfore aid
Wy It'd. G. 4 II. q. I.HIIE BIRD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-05-14

Now lei The Democrats in The House
Try their haLd on The nfernal revenue
Blot that relic of the war legislation
out. and the reyssue WILL be sufficient
ly reduced.