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The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29

took place at her residence In our viii
lage on Monday morning last, after u
brief illness. She was taken the day
before with Il congcstive chill, and was
only seriously i'll for a short time. The
chill repeated itself the second and
third time, and with the last she pass
ed away. She was consistent mem
ber of the Baptist church at Georges
Greek, living a life worthy the emula-
tion Of others, and dying doubtless in
a strong faith in her Blessed Saviour.
She has gone to join the loved ones that
have gone before, but leaves sad hearts
to mourn her death. A large concourse
;of friends gathered at Georges Creek
to witness the funeral services Of the
departed one. She leaves n large fam
ily,in which there are young twin chill
dren, behind her. May the God of
consolation he with the afflicted in the
hour OF their sore distress.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29
[FOr the Messenger.

MIR. EDITOR: We fear our genial
and kind-hearted Postmaster will have
to enlarge the waiting-room in the L.
o., or the setlatc and ''too old" will
have to remain outside until some Of
the too-forward-to-b -be-so- young, rusl,
in, get their mail, have scuff'e or two.
mash all the toes they can, and show
their-we like to have said manhood
boyhood. The behavior there is almost
as bad rs it is in Church some times.
Parents, investigate your children and
see If they be among the list. Oh !
that they could see themselves aS 9TH
erS see them. LOOKER-ON.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
CAPTAIN ALFRED II. CLAYTON,
BORN SEPTEMBER 23KD. 1923,
, DIED AI]GIISN BIRD 1884


and was buried with Masonic honors
by the Fraternity to which he, rs Il
worthy member belonged. on the 24th
inst, near his late residence, close by
the spot Of his birth. He was one OF
the first citizens Of the County in point
OF character and true moral worth.
None knew but to respect and honor
him, and his native County may well
be proud Of his memory.
OF Capt. CLAYTON, in civil life, the
writer of this Tribute of Respect knew
little; Our acquaintance with him was
in the dark days Of the late war To-
gcthcr in camps for over three years
we learned to respect and love him as
did all Of his old comrades in arms.
Gentle, genial and brave his war re-
cord was bright and honorable one.
He entered the c"vice in 1861 as First
Lieutenant, CO. e., lst Regiment S.
c. Cavalry, Capt. Sharpe. Command
ing. Succeeding to the ptaincy Of
the Company, ht commanded it with
marked ability until the close Of the
war, never missing a march or Il fight
In several battles he greatly distin-
guiShcd himself for his marked cOol-
ness and courage. All Of his sllviv-
ing comrades in arms can bear willing
Testimony to his great excellence, not
|only as Il map, but to his ability as an
officer, and to his devotion as Il patriot
to the cause in which we were engaged.
But that cause was lost. He who had
escaped death on so many bloody fields
has fallen in the ripeness Of manhood.
cut off by the fell destroyer, Death.
His old comrades will drop q tear and
lever preserve and revere the memory
of ALF CLAYTON as known to us as
brave as the bravest in the entire host.
Adieu to Our old comradc in arms; may
he rest in peace. ....,... .#.
''Soldicr rest ! thy warfare DER, .:a#
Sleep the sleep that knows not break
ing; .o.e,@ 3..
Dream Of battle fields 40 more,
Days OF danger, nights of waking.
Soldier sleep! thy warfare's over, ~
Dream of fighting fields no more,
Sleep the sleep that knows not break
ing, "a. 40. H.,
Morn Of toll, nor nights of waking,
No rude sound shall reach thine ear,
Armor's clang, or war stced champ
ing, s%# - T.. "s## -c} rsf@
Trump or bugle summon here, @>
Shouting clans or squadrons stamp
ing .r.% ~ n-s.
a.@g"&.A t"GHsf&&"G95 %T77 77r~E~
M.,n.f 10 .2,4 g.. .4ij.,..f ..3t4 =" .....
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29

OF fine shoes and clothing from house
that can be fully depended on. Is. :.s
Miss Rosalie Folger, OF Central.
has been visiting the family of our
friend, Mr. A. NJ. Folger. She left for
her home OH Wednesday, carrying
with her Mrs. A. NJ. Folgcr.
Our readers will confer great fa-
vor on lis when visiting Easley or the
City OF Greenville, to call on those
who advertise with us, and examine
their goods, &c., and purchase fSbm
them if possible, telling them at the
same time that you saw their ADVERTISE
ment in the MESSENGER. They are
clever gentlemen, and you never saw
a man liberal enough 70 advertise his
goods wares, or business, bit what will
give you bargains. Read their advcr-
tlscmcnts over again, give them trial
and be convinced
Mr.. Umphrics Hopkins, son Of Mr..
James Hopkins, who lives ut Liberty,
died OF fever on Thursday last. On
Friday he Was buried at Porters Chap
cl 4 miles above Plckens G.. II. He
leaves q widow and several children to
mourn his death.
Mrs. e. M. Ponder died at her
residence in this county miles above
this place, at 4 o'clock Thursday after
noon OF last week, aged 60 years The
funeral took place Friday following at
the family buryiny ground in the low
cr part Of the county. Mis-. Ponder
leaves two children.
Mr.. w. II. j. Leslie WAS the first
to bring us an open cotton boil. This
he brought us last Saturday. Under
the cotton he put the Owl Brand Gu
ano bought Of W. VI. lIayood & Co., at
this place.
Capt. A. w. IIudgcnS. the clever
gentleman OF the firm Of Hulycns &
uudycns will please accept Our thanks
for some iinc ciylrS, Of sour Nomi-
llCcS DlalN. Is 1t worth ne While tO|
say the nominees are Cleveland & Hen
bricks?
Col. }. +. Hngood, wife and
daughter, aud Mr.. =. Med. Alexander
and wife, passed through our town on
Tuesday last, upon their return from
trip through Western North Carolina.
They visited many places Of interest,
and return perfectly carried away with
their trip. .. ..... ....
Did you ever hear Of a muu adycr-
tising his summer crop for sale? Well,
You can come to this Office and make
bids upon the corn crop Of our foreman,
leaving him the right Of rejection.
Come on soon, the fodder will be ready
to pull in Il week Or two ,'
We have received at o,W office.
from Mr.. James Hinton, a rare speci-
men OF animal curiosity. 1t is chick
en- foot perfectly natural in form, so
far as the foot itself is concerned, but
upon the 'drum stick" there has
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29

the ''Greenvillc News" OF Thursday
morning. He was All extraordinary
young man, and was great addition
to the community In which lie lived;
was Il full fiedged graduate Of Wofford
College, having graduated there In '82,
md taking the degree of A. NJ. in '84.
He gave promise Of being highly sue
cessful in life, and was exerting 4 good
influence which will doubtless tell up
OH those with whom he was closely as
s0ciated. #. .,..# -,.. o.H.
Col. j. III. Evins, the present Con-
gresham from the fourth district,
went ont to some Of the Western
Springs for his health. The trip has
proved beneficial to him, aud we hope
to report his continued improved con-
dition. .'" ..'....
The author Of the "Legend Of the
Morning Glory" will please accept our
thanks for this excellent poetic pro-
duction. Our readers will find it on
another page.
Mr.. Daniel Quillian, Of Emory
College, Oxford, Ca, is visiting the
family Of Dr.. w. Quillian.
Mayor Gigniliat aud his happy
party have returned from their noun
tain trip after taking in many points Of
interest, and are now deeply infatust-
ed with their journey. Our Office hts
been twice honorcd by visits from mem.
bcr5 Of that party. In them there is
much OF lie aud happiness, ,anG TO thclv
friends they lmpart both.
If yo, have not already made ar
rangements for sendiny your children
to the best School in Pickcns County,
do SO at once, as the Easley Academy
opens its Second Session for 1854, on
Monday next, Sept LIST. 1t is supplied,
as usual, with the best Assistants, and
everybody knows Prof. Moore, without
saying anything further of him The
location is beautiful and healthy, and
board is cheap. See his advertisement.
~-CALISAYA TONIC Is highly re
commended for the cure Of Dyspepsia.
Indigestion, Torpid Liver, Kidney Dis
clscs, Want OF Appetite. Loss Of
Strength. Lack of Energy and Gene
raj Debility. 1t Enrichcs tho Blood,
and acts on all impaired functions Of
the Digestive Organs; Strengthens the
Muscles aud Quiets the Nerves; Re-
lieres HaDitual Constipation. and will
prove a Positive Preventive in all Ma
larial contamnations. 1t is especially
adapted to Weak and delicate Female
Constitutions. 1t is Manufactured in
|Grecnvillc, S. g.. by WcStmorcland
Bros, and Sold ut Wholesale and Re-
tail by them. All Druggists have it
for sale, at only a $l.00 a bottle.
Our friend NJ. J. NJ. Philips, who
recently opened n blacksmith shop in
Easlcy is doing a fine business He is
Il man we'll calculated to do work at
once, and well. Give him your work
and see how well he can do it for YOU
His shop is near the depot. july Is
Mrs. Mary Haynes, who lived near
Pickens G. H., and a very elderly lady,
aged about IS years, died at her resi-
dencc Oh Saturday last, and was bur-
led on Sunday afternoon following at
the Bethlehem Methodist Church
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-29
@he Gasltg oWessengtr.'
LOCAL AND COUNTY MATTERS.
Monday is Salesday in Pick

The weather is beautiful, but
warm. ..t f'..t. Is" z
The cotton crops are looking real
~ fine. ............. ....'. ......
LET the County Commissioners, as
soon as practicable, have the roads put
ir'good condition.
Mi, JAS. Prince aud his charming
wife of Atlanta spent "Wednesday night
in our|town. ..>.,~., ,..
Local politics has come to stand
stial;and what next shall entertain our
people? 1t will soon be fodder pulling
time.
Mrs. w. III. Green and little son,
now Of Anderson, paid our town a
visit few days ago, and looked well,
seeming to enjoy their visit very much.
-Mls. II. X. Hill has been confined
to her bed and suffering intensely with
Neuralgia for the past week. May
she soon be relieved. =.
.--Lost, between Easley and Rev.
Mr.. Talley's, heavy leather halter
rein, with loop and buckle at one end.
rlloer VIII please 'c'Nc "' '''S ONCE.
Mss t1o''''ssS"o''h' oc''oCl1"l all"
accompnshc" young i'uS ol I'chehs'
.. ~ ""o nus oec'' V's'''iss ''o 'A'sses
'ic"'N'''' lc'' io' '.l "o'''c '"s' "'eN'
--9PAr1t''no"'s i'e'''"' ...
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ct ~ fine lamsons when we oo To
bousekccninp we can do it CHEAPER
than some other pcoplc,
Rev w. IT. Kirton !, con1uctinp
in'the Methodist church at this place a
revival meeting which is Of interest
and success. Kcvs. r.. A. Child and
G. ID. Mann each. have lent Il helping
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

It has cropped out that the item in the diplomatic appropriation bill of $25O,OOO, ostensibly for the secret ser vice of the state department, was a blind, and intended to pay General Grant, Beal and their associates for the concession for the inter-oceanic canal, which they had obtained from the state of Guatemala, and which it is proposed that the United States shall buy from them for that sum. The senate passed the bill by an al most unanimous vote. The house does not favorably regard the attempt ed steal.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21
NEWSPAPER GOLFERS.

The following are the names of Re. publican bolting New York and Mass ach lsetts newspapers: New York Tin es, New York Evening Post, New York Staats Zeitung, Rochester Her aid, Flushing Times, Albany Press Boston Herald, Springfield Republi can, Harper's Weekly, New York Ma tioil, Brooklyn Union, Rochester Post Express, Syracuse Herald, Buffalo Ex' press, Boston Advertiser, Boston Transcript, Worcester Spy, Worcester Gazette. In other states we may men, tion as having also bolted: The Chi. cago Staats Zeitung, New Haven News, St. Louis Westliche Post and Philadelphia Times. Others, in long list, are named as having gone back on the nomlnee, but the above are the only ones whom we recognize as hay ing been politically orthordox. This disaffection, although Serious, is not so far reaching as not to be overcome. The Democratic party may, at any time, neutralize the effect of the bolt by putting a rotten plank in their platform, or doing something else not agreeable to the masses.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21
WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE.

The Republican party, after stoutly maintaining, for years, that this is a nation and not confederacy of states has at last fallen into line with the Democracy, and by the following, from their late platform, acknowledge that we are not subjects, but citizens:
 "The national government is su- preme within the sphere of its nation al duties, but the states have reserved rights which should be faithfully maintained, and which should be guarded with jealous care, so that the harmony of our system of government may be preserved and the Union kept invlolate."
 This is the doctrine set forth in the articles of confederation, as adopted in the compact by the several states The powers delegated to congress are to be found in sec. s of article 1, of the constitution of the U. S., all others be- ing reserved to the several states lin their sovereign capacity"
 The policy of the Republican party since its birth, has been to deny to the states the exercise of their reserved rights, and by construction to enlarge the powers of the national govern ment. This sudden change of base by the Republicans, is recognition that tine principles advocated by the Dem- ocratic party since its organization are uncontroyerhbie, and have, at last, commander the assent of the Repub- lican party; thus evidently conceding to the Democrats the correctness of q distinctive principle which, for years, divided the parties.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

Looking at these numerous betray- alS of trust, we arc apt to conclude that we have fallen upon exception ally evil times, and that the world is going to the bad altogether. The truth is that panic merely uncovers whatever rascality is going on by forcing an immediate settlement of accounts. It proves nothing to the disadvantage of one year or period of time as compared with another. The panics of the past have been equally prolific of suddenly discovered but old standing frauds.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21
AN ATTEMPTED GOuGE-

During the consideration of the Mexican pension bill in the senate, a very extraordinary amendment was offered by Senator Cullom, of Illinois, to pension all soldiers and sailors of the late war who had served three months. The proposition was Re- publican bid for the soldiers and sai- lors vote, and but one of that party, General Hawley, representing Connec- ticut, had the moral courage to protest against the wholesale appropriation of the public money, as he said, flor par ty purposes" He declared in the name of that great body of volunteer soldiers, "that they were not beggars, and that they did not desire to bank rupt the treasury by a general demand for pensions"
 Senator Miller, of California, said the amendment was eminently just and proper, and the friends of the bill made a mistakAd opposing it. The house, he said, would not take the re- sponsibility of defeating the bill, with even such an amendment. ~ :
 Salisbury, another senator, said, "If revenues fell down as mama did of old so that we could get fresh SUD- ply every morning, would vote for the bill and every amendment pro- posed to it. But have the same re- gard for the taxpayers as l have for the soldiers. There are hundreds of taxpayers who have not the necessa. ries of life, and yet congress goes on recklesSly squandering the peoples money. The fact of the matter is that if the soldiers had not votes, no such bill as this would be pending. There will come time when our revenues will not pour in so abundantly as at present, and when that time comes the taxpayers will complain of the extravaganza of congress in appro' priations for pensions and other pur' poses. In myjudgment we are doing injustice tosthe American people by squandering public money in gratui' ties and bounties when they are not deserved"
 MT. Slater said the proposed amend ment would more than double the amount of the pension list. A voice had come from Chicago urging the re- enactment of the arrears clause; that would cost S25O,0OO,OO0 more. "The audacity of this thing" exclaimed Mr. Slater, lis the only argument in its favor. It is a political flank move' ment by which it is expected to defeat the universal cry for reduction of tax s-siie-n nfl 2e fhis bin and talk ahout your tariff reform! Before the next congress you will be seeking new ob- jects of taxation and new sources of revenue"
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

James Porter has been found guilty, by Yavapai court, and sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years, for attempting the life of his wife by splitting her head with an axe. The keeping of Mir. Porter for fourteen years, at present cost per diem, will deplete the territorial treasury to the extent of $7, ,3O7.3O. It seems that the judge, when sentencing him, did not coun5 the cost, or he would not have expressed his regret in not being able to extend the term of imprisonment.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

The Queen was present at the cree tion at Balmoral, of a bronze statue of John Brown, which represents him at tired in Highland costume. The statue was placed in view of the Queens apartments. And still people will talk. We, however, take pleas ure in denying the statement that the Prince of Wales contemplates joining the dynamiters, and blowing up the statue. The Prime Minister desires 1t known that the Prince regards the erection of the statue, by his mother, as simply token of regard for faith ful servant, and nothing more. Her love for Brown was purely platonic.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

We are in receipt of a circular is- sued by the Tucson Typographical Union calling upon "the Democratic party of Arizona and Pima county, through it's territorial committees and county committees, to discountenance the Star as its official organ and to withdraw from it all patronage. Be- fore the request can be complied with it will be necessary to officially recog- nize the Star as the official organ of the party, which will not be done while there are other journals of the territory as ably edited and as ardent advocates of the principles of the par ty as the Star. The Unlon tight IS not with the Democracy, but with Hughes.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

From a private letter from Tomb stone, we learn that that city is in a langulshing condition, owing to the determined attitude of the miners not to work for less than four dollars a day. Our informant describes the sit nation thus: "The disease prevailing m our camp IS don't care a damn. The miners have got it bad, and mine owners have got it worse; both are taking the same kind of medicine, and while it disagrees with both, still the latter having the stronger constitu- tion, will survive, and to the former it will be sure death. Judging from the number of the former leaving camp, the funerals will not be numerous.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

A Dallas, Texas, dispatch of the 17th says, "The war against gambling cul- minated to-day in James Wilkerson, one of the indicted gamblers, paying $5,0OO to the county in compromise, never again to gamble in Dallas coun- ty. All the other gamblers left rath- CT than pay the large compromise. One gambler from whom the county demanded $10,O0O, sailed for Europe for his health"
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

Blaine is reported as confident of carrying Massachusetts. An Angus ta (Me.) dispatch says Blaine is watching the political tide with a keen eye" The movement of the In- dependent Republicans occupies much of his time and is often the subject of conversation between him and his friends. He is figuring on a large Irish vote,
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

Republican papers have recently evinced deep concern for the great age and consequent infrmities of Sam uel J. Tilden and Democratic journals are now no less sympathetic for the health of James G. Blaine since it has been ascertained that he is suffering from that incurable disease, Bright's disease of the kidneys.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

F Claims against Charles Hudson and James H. Toole, ex-bankers, in Tue son, have been sold as low as thirteen cents on the dollar. Hudson and fam Ely hsve gasseSttc-Gulifornia, or some where else. It is reported that he left on a train alone, and that his family followed the succeeding night, Toole is in Turson
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21

Otto Weidner, a general delivery clerk in the St. Louis post office, has been arrested and confessed to having purloined numerous letters, and ap- propriated their contents to his own use. He will be retired from the scenes of busy life for term of years, wear short hair and penitentiary reg ulation clothes.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-06-21
BLAINE's CAMPAIGN MANAGER.

------S-------
 The New York Sun names Steven B. Elkins as Blaine's campaign mana ger. Having attained such political eminence as to be intrusted with the direction of a presidential canvass, it becomes matter of interest to know who Steve" is, and something of his origin; and having been instrumental in giving him his first political boost, we are prepared to speak knowingly in reference to him. He was born in Westport, Missouri, and is graduate of Columbia College of that State. About the time, or before attaining his ajority, he went to New Mexico and settled in Dona Ana county. His first employment there was as quar- termaster's clerk under Captain Arch CT, and upon a disagreement with that officer he vacated his position, and after severing his connection, although mere youth, had the satisfaction of telling the brusque captain, in the streets of Las Cruces, some wholesome truths, which so nettled his former employer that a fight became immi- nent, and was only prevented by the captain taking water. He was then out of employment, and not endowed with worldly goods; in fact was in strengthened circumstances. We sug- gested that he could make more mon- ey by the practice of law than by &C., cepting position as clerk, and, al- though ignorant of the science, he looked kindly on our suggestion, and at once accepted the use of Judge J. G. Knapp's library, and by earnest ap- plication was soon sufficiently ad- vanced to make application for admis- sion to the bar, and being admitted, was not long in securing lucrative practice.
 His first case was for the recovery of ferry boat, on the Rio Grande. which the military, under the com mand of Gen. J. R. West, now com- missioner of the District of Columbia, seized, under the plea of public neces- sity, and held long after the alleged necessity ceased to exist. And al- though Steve won his case, his client did not recover the boat, for the reason that Col. Bowie resisted the writ of the district, court by force of arms, He caused park of artillery to be placed on the stream at the point where the boat was moored, and deied the sheriff on pain of being fired upon Steve bided his time, and after Bowie's discharge from the army, he caused his arrest on the plaza of Mesilla upon the charge of resisting the exc, cution of U. s. grit.
 Soon after Elkins was elected tc represent Dona Ana county in the legislature of New Mexico. Shortly after the adjournment of that body he took up his abode in Santa Fe, and entered upon>his professian theee, and rapidly grew rich. By his wise fore cast and acuteness in politics, he be- came the leading spirit of the Repub- lican party of the territory, di- recting its movements, and by com mon report does so still, although he is not a resident of the territory, and has not been for years. He, how ever, claims new Mexico as his home, and is looking forward to the time when it shall become state to be one of its U. $. Senators, and in the inter- i'm, if Blaine IS elected, to seat in his cabinet or, at least, appointment to a first class foreign mission.