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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15

While these sums fall short of what
we set out to do, yet it is very graft
flying to know that they are consider
ably in advance Of the ! ceipts If any
one year since the war. Tb utmost
harmony prevails throughout the ses
eions of the Convention.
There are qnite number of visit.
ors from the North, among them aome
Of the foremost men, both ministers
and laymen, such, for instance, as
Rev. Edward Bright, Of N. Y, Rev
J. B. Thomas, Brooklyn, Rev. Mr.
Stockbridge, of Rhode Island, and O.
B. Fuller, of Boston.
1t is truly refreshing to hear the
speeches made by these brethren, and
to witness the spirit Of traternal good
cheer which chsracterizss the inter
course of the leading men from the
two great sections of our common
country. Able and earnest addresses
were made on Thursday morning by
Drs. J. P. Boyce and J. A. Broadua
in the interest Of the Southern Bap
tist Theological Seminary. About
$500 was secured for that inatitu,
ton. Quite a number of good speeches
have been made during the Conven.
tion. notably. those by DR.. Curry, OF
Va, DR.. Hiden, of Ky, Rev. G. A.
stakely, the youthful pastor of the
Citadel Square Church. Charleston
but the speech of the Convention was
made this morning by j. G. G. Black,
Esq, of Augusta, Ga.
1t is not yet settled where the next
Convention will be held. Augusta
has applied, and so has Louisville,
Ky. The probability is shat it will
go to Augusta, as next year will be
the 40th anniversary of the Couven'
tion, it having been organized in that
City in 1916. This letter is already
too long. Possibly more anon.
X. Y. z.
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For the Advertiser.
Let The County Commissioners Pay
Their attorney Out of Their
Own Pockets.

MEssRs. EDITORS As the time is
approaching to select candidates to
represent US in the various County
Offices, write this communication to
call the attention OF the people to
what [ consider one of the most i'm
portant Offices, if not the most impor-
tant, that the "dear" people have to
fill, aud one in regard to which, here
tofore, the inference seems to have
been that anybody could I'll. I refer
to the Office Of County Commissioner.
The County Commissioners are really
the Financial Board of the County
They make the tax levy, approve all
County claims, and order the same
paid and thus you can readily see
the great responsibility Of the Office.
Therefore we should select for our
County Commissioners the ableat
fnanciers of our County, to discharge
the responsible duties Of this Office.
And more especially should the Dem
ocratic Party select men who are
competent to discharge the duties
Themselves; or at least if the duties
of the Office ere so intricate as to ne
cessitate the services Of a lawyer, the
County Commissioners should employ
one at their oaOaa expense and not at
the expense OF the County. We
should recoliect that the precedent Of
employing counsel at tie public ex-
pense was established under the ar.
bitrary ruling ofex. Judge R. B. Car.
penter, under the Infamous Radical
regime, aud at that time was denounc-
ed generally by tho white people of
our County, as it should have been.
1t is to be hoped, therefore, that the
Democratic Party in the ensuing
campaign will take decided stand
on this important matter, as it ie not
only grave Injustice to the tax.
payers, but unjust to discriminate
thus between our County officials. If
it is absolutely necessary that the
Board should have the services Of an
attorney at their regular meetings,
it would be better to elect one mem
Der of the bar on the Board Of Coun-
ty ommissioners to obviate the ez.
peuse of employing counsel. What
say yon, fellow Democrats?
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15

apologist-in fact, public man as he
is, our columns are open to any one
who wishes to criticise him in a faiI
and legitimate way, bu we would
close onr Office and suspend gpublica.
ton before we would all him stab
bed unawares through our columns
by cowsrdly anonymous writer. II
I" Citizen" is a man of standing. and
wishes to take part in public matters,
why doesn't he come out openly like
a man and make known his opinions Z
As it is, his article is un|orthJ of
notice, end we hope no one will att
tempt a defense Of Mr. Sheppard in
the face of it.-Andeason Journal. !. !.
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For the House of Repre-
seniatiVes.

We are authorized TO announce LEW
rs P. JONES as candidate for election
to the House of Representatives of the
General Assembly of the State from
Edgefield County, and to pledge him to
abide the result of the primary election
and to support the nominees of the DEM
ocratic party.
The friends of O.. F. CHEATHAM,
Esq, present his name to the voters of
Edgefeld County as candidate for the
House of Representatives, and pledge
him TO abide the result OF the primary
elections. als.-sios. ,,
May 6. FRIENDS.
Many friends OF Col. w. II. FOLK re-
spactfully nominate him as member Of
the Legislature from Edgefeid County
in the ensuing general election sad
pledge him to abide the result of the
primary election.
Apr. %.
Many Friends of WIN. J. READY,
Esq, having high faith in his wisdom,
patriotism and public spir
it, respectfully nominate him as candi-
date for the Legislature in the ensuing
election. pledging him at the same time
to abide by the result of the primary
election.
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For the Advertiser.
CeleS;ia W00S the Candidates.
Land Fishing aud Big Fish
at DyS0n'S.

EDITORS ADVERTISER: Please al
low me space in the columns of your
good paper for few dots from this
section of the country, and from 9TH
er portions, if necessary. The farm
ers have been ome7'hat delayed in
planting on account of the recent
rains, but Notwithstanding the floods
and wet weather, some Of them have
finished planting their. cotton crops.
Others, however, have as yes planted
but very little. The email grain
throughout this section is looking ex.
tremely we'll. Mr.. Frank Cooper, Of
the upper part Of our County, has a
field in froasssS dwelling; appa-
REM Aacres, which
bel Sshels-pss.acra,I
I The late fshlng parry at Dyson
proved to be quite brilliant affair.
Being in the very busiest season ol
the year, it was not very largely at
tended. There were just enough
present to make the day enjoyable
The chief part Of the day was spent
in fishing. Some of the parties fshed
in the creek, under the lovely shade
Of some stately oaks, while others
Gshed on dry land, occupying tn
narrow but comfortable seat of bug
gy, or some other vehicle. Those who
fshed on dry land, l believe, were
the most successful. 1t was remark
ed by some one that the young ladies
, who fshed on terra f1ma caught fish
that actually weighed from $50 tc
IT'S lbs. Whether the young mel
, caught any Of similar weight. l can
not presui-2 to d., ide. The fishing
continued until about 4 o'clock p. m.
about which time the sound of al
ancient violin was heard. This soor
brought the crowd together, and after
a little consultation, we decided t.
, have dance, which took place in th'
new building of Mr.. Charlie Stalna
ker. The floor being newly laid, i
, proved to be quite an admirable plac'
for the charming business. The dance
! continued until late in the afternoon
, wheD little thunder storm began t
make itself heard and felt. The la
dies, being Of imid nature, became
somewhat alarmed at the roaring
thunder, SO we decided to adjourn
, The little crowd dispersed according
ly, and went to their homes.
I notice through your columns th
, names of candidates blooming out il
every direction. l would not Civ
+ much ior the lives Of chickene, younI
; or old, for the next 7 months. Bu
come along, candidates! We vii
, ever welcome you, cherish you, bles
I you, and sustain you, wherever yo'
may wander. S.
, Celestia, May 9th.
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Defeat Of the Morrison Tariff Bill.

On Tuesday of last week the Nor
rison Tariff Bill was defeated in the
National House Of Representatives,
"a result which adds materially to
the strong probability of the next
President being Republican. Upon
the motion to strike ont the enacting
clause, the, vote was l59 yeas to l55
nays. South Cardinals six Democrats
all enrolled on the right side. Till
man, Aiken, Dargan, Dibble and
Hemphill were solid for the Morrison
Bill. The negro smalls voted ofcourse
for it's defeat.
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For the Advertiser: 4 :
Batesburg Lends a Helping il{ nd
to a Worthy Cause.

MRssRs EDITORS: Many Of your
readers may remember that, several3
years ago, Lexington County organic!
ed a Monumental Association, for the
purpose Of raising funds to erect at
Lexington Court House, monument
to the memory Of Confederate soldiers;
from said County who lost their. lives]
in the great struggle between theI
States. This part of their territory,
was assigned to Miss Jennie Quattle-
baum, the noble and patriotic daughter
of Gen: Paul Quattlebaum, through
whose untiring efforts and patient,
working the Association hasreceivedI
o handsome donation from our gener;s.
GUS and patriotic community. Last
Thursday morning the ladies of our,
town laid aside their home and dol
mestic affairs, and with their heads.
and hearts bent on success. prepared
hot supper and strawberry festivals !
unequaled and unsurpassable by any,
country town. At 7 P. NJ, in lheI
unoccupied store Of Mr. l.. Hartley,
were assembled the aged, the youths
and the beauties Of Bstesburg ands
surrounding country" old men and
maidens, young men and children
and they did then and there partaks|
of luxuries and pleasures that occur
only very rarely in the lives Of men,
and women. The young ladies who
ministered to the wants of the people,i
deserve infinite praise and admlra
ton for the courteous and kindly,
manner in which they performed their
respective duties.
After all appetites were duly APP
peas d, it was announced that there
were three huge and beautiful cakes
yet on hand, and that they too, with,
all their splendor and evidence Of
perfect skill, should go to commemo,
rate the lost cause. They were dis
posed Of in the usual way, DR.. 7. s.
Fox and Jimmie Bates being the
successful competitors. We congrat;l 4
ulate you, DR.. and Jimmie, on YOUR,
success, but confess it was very pain
full to stand 80 near and yet 80 iar'l
and see oa, Own fond hopes perish4
The proceeds of the evening amour I'll
ed to $43.30. This, together VIZ
previous contributions, will niakel
nearly $40 from Batesburg.
Miss Quattlebaum is still sollcitiqg'
contributions, and We hope at an es
ly day to see at Lexington sJouf
House beftting monument to odS
Confederate dead. \
Now, Meesrs. Editors, we ask OF
you and of all Edgefeld, will you'll
with your army Of candidates, anal
with all your gallant 'aDd ambitious
young men, and your beautiful and
accomplished young ladies. aud yaHl
increasing wealth, will you see y6mj
sister County crown herself with a
triumphant wreath, and you willingt
ly and quietly stand with your ara
folded and say you will take no inf
terest in such aahigh and holy cause
Snrolv onrol,r 9nt ~ :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Insurance License.
State of South Carolina,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICEoF CoMPTRoLLER GEN'I.,

FXECUTIvE DEPARTMENT, !.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GEN'L.,
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Apr. l. 's4.)
II CERTIFY, that Mr. d. r. DURISOE,
IL of Edgtfield c. H., 8. c., Agent of the
Georgia Home Fire Insurance Co., in
corporated by the State Of Georgia, has
complied with the acquisitions Of the Act
of the General Assembly entitled An
Act to regulate the Agencies of Insu
rance Companies not Incorporated in the
State of South Carolina" and | hereby
license the said D. r. Durisoe, Agent
aforesaid, to take risks and transact all
business of Insurance in this State, in
sthe County OF Edgefield, for end in. be:
half of said Company.
W: E. STONEY.
Comptroller General.
EXPIRES Mar. 81, 1885. 2t23
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
FOUR YEARS OLD.

FOUR YEARS OLD.
TNHIS CELEBRATED VIE is the
Il pure Juice of the dead ripe Oporto
Grape, raised in Speers vineyards; It's
invaluable
Tonic and Strengthening Properties
are unsurpassed by any other Wine. Be-
ing produced under Mr.. Speer's own
personal supervision. its purity and gen.
uineness III 9 guaranteed by the principal
Hospitals and Boards of Health who
have examined it. The youngest child
may partake Of it, and the weakest in
valid use it to advantage. 1t Is particu-
larly beneficial to the aged and debilitat-
ed, and suited to the various ailments
that affect the weaker sex.
1t is in every respect A WINE TO BE
REL led ON.
Speer's Unfermented Grape Juice.
Is the juice of the Oporto Grapes, pre-
served in its natural, fresh, sweet state
as it runs from the press, by fumigatiop,
thereby destroying the EXETER of fer
mentatiou. It is perfectly pure, free
from spirits and will keep in any climate.
Speer'S Burgundy.
Is dark, rich, medium Dry Wine
used by the wealthy Glasses as Table
or Dinner Wine, and by physicians in
cases where dry vino instead of sweet
port is desired.
Specr's (SOcialite) Claret.
Is held in high estimation for it's rich
ness as a Dry Table Wine o pecially suit
ed for dinner use.
Speers P. j. Sherry.
Isa vino of Superior Character and
partakes of the rich qualities of thegrape
from which it is made.
Speer'S 2. J. Brandy.
IS A PURE distillation from the grape,
and stands unrivaled in this country for
IN medicinal purposes.
1t has peculiar flavor. similar to that
of the grapes from which it is distilled.
See that the signature of ALFRED
SPEER, Passaic, n. j., is over the cork
of each bottle.
Sold by Druggists Everywhere.
May IA, 1884.
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Batesburg. May 10th.
EuFAULA, Ala, Dec. IL,

W. E. LYNCH, ESQ,
JSdqefetd c IT., s. c.
DEAR SIR: Having learned that VI
are handling DR.. r. r. Holt's Dyspep
Elixir, take pleasure in stating tha5
have known the proprietor of this mec
cine for several years, and that you Gu
rely upon any statement which he make
concerning this or any other subject.
am also acquainted with DR. Dozier,
Morris Station, from whom DR.. Holt hs
a certificate with reference to his med
cine. and have no hesitation in Stain
that ho is one of the first men in ii
whole of Quiiman Co., Ga.
Yours truly,
L. YANCEY DEAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
For Sheriff.

The friends Of Capt. W. WOOD HOL-
STON respectfully nominate him as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff in the
ensuing election, pledging bim at the
same time TO abide by the result of the
Democratic primary election.
May l3. FRIENDS.
The friends of JAMES EDISON an
nounce him candidate for Sheriff and
pledge him to abide the result and sup
port the nominees Of the Democratic
party of Edgeheld County.
The friends of Maj. R. S. ANDERSON
(our D1cK") respectfully nominate him
as a candidate for Sheriff of Edge6eld
County at the ensuing election, pledging
him to abide the result of the Democrat
ic primary election.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

A LII parties indebted to the BoNAN-
II IA SALOON, formerly kept by T.
w. Condor, either by note or account for
Wines, Whiskies. Champagnes, Lager
Beer, Cigars, Tobaccos, &c. are hereby
no. osified that said accounts can be found
at PENN'S DRUG STORE Parties SO
Indebted will please come forward and
sEft la
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
For Clerk of the Court.

1t gives pleasure to the many friends
Of B. F. LOVELACE to announce him
as candidate for Clerk Of the Court,
subject to all the requirements Of the
Democratic party. He is a poor man,
with large family, and competent in
every way to fill the Office.
The friends of Capt. JAMES C. WILL
LIAMS present his name to the voters
of Edgefield County for the office of
Clerk. He will abide the result of the
primaries and support the nominees of
the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
JAS. II. 'rl)Rl,EY ,
sos BROAD ST. AUGUSTA GA.
Is Now Offering to the Public a New and
Elegant Stock of E'irst-Class Dry
Goods at MatchIess Prices
In DRESS GOODS

have the LATEST and CHOICEST NoVETIEs for the SPRING
TRADE ench
Nups Veings Abatros Cloths Cama Hair sutnga Dsbg Bro
Apca Manchester Ser all the choice Spring shades
French Gaya States Cream Ta Pinke Electric Blue Lilac
Golden Brown &c. prices will the inles and y competition
The NEWEST SHADES OF PLAIN SILKS and SATiNS-aso
STRIPED POLK a and EMBOSSED SATlNS.
CASHMERES l2l and npin black and coors Also
ulete line OF CASHMERS in black and coors Former
toners of the always depend upon ung with complete
aortments of deserve popular brand CAsHME blacks and
the co and able to the former standard
glad TO send SAMPLES CANE with lowest prices application
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
MANY FRIENDS,
For Probate Judge.
For school Commissioner.
For County Commissioner

The friends of Col. 8. G. STROM re-
spectfully present his name for County
Commissioner, and pledge him to abide
the result of tho primaries.
May 6. FRIENDS.
Many friends of TILLMAN HAIR
LING present him to the Democratic
voters of Edgefield as a candidate for
County Com missioner. They pledge him
to abide the result of the primary cleo
ton and to support the nominees of the
Democratic party.
Through the solicitation of friends, I
herewith respectfully announce myself
as candidate for re. election as County
Commissioner of Edgetield County. and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary election and to support the nomi-
nees of The Democratic party.
Mayo. VIM. E. DOBEY.
Many friends of WILSON NJ. COR
LEY, present his name to the voters of
Edgefeld County as candidate for the
Office of County Commissioner and pledge
him to abide the result of the Primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
A.. 40
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Estate Notice.

Estate Notice.
r WILL make final settlement, in the
i Office OF the Judge Of Probate in and
for tho County of Icdgeiield and State OF
South Carolina, Cn tie Estate of Simpson
Mathis, decd, ON Saturday the 18th day
Of May, A. d. 1854, at which time will
apply Tor final discharge from any fur
ther liability on account Of said Estate.
SARAH A. MATHIS,
Sheppard Bros. Atty's.] Executrix.
Apr. is, lS84.-5tl9
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Secondhand Engine
for Sale

WYE have a Portable, Eight Horse
w Taylor Engine, on wheels, in first
rate order, which we will sell lowand on
favorable terms.
WALLACE & WALLACE,
May I4.-4t23] Augusta, Ga.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

quest but have made reply that the busI-
ness stagnation Is more owing to overpr0-
duction at home than to American importa-
lions.
The heat IN England on Monday was in
tense, the mercury In London standing $50
degrees In the sun during the middle of the
dan Tht regular parades, of the troops
In TIE morning were omitted Oh account of
the heat, and work In the royai dockyards
was suspended, except for an hour or two
In the morning and evening. Iron works
were partially shut down on account OF the
men not being able to face the fires.
In the British house of commons, which
passed the appropriation bill TO the third
reading Lord Randolph Churchill declared
the present session OF parliament as q scam
dalous one: charged that the government
wa in,rllsting toa L0nUon banking house
almost unlimited control Of Englands in
terests IN Egypt, and that the STEPS for the
election device. Hugh &. Childers replied
that Randolph thought he had inherited the
mantle of Disraeli.
Thomas Casey. one OF the informers
against the Joyces and Others hanged over
q year ago In Galway, Ireland, for what are
made confession before the Roman Cath
Ole Archbishop OF Iuam that he swOre
falsely in the case Mt the instigation of the
Dublin crown Prosecutor, Mr. Geo. Bolton.
Inc ArcnDlshop OF Tuan, before whom Ca
sey made the declaration, is DIR. McEvilly,
who has the reputation in Ireland of being
Castle Bishop and West Briton.
Casey, the hformer who confessed last
week to tho Archbishop of Tuam, Dr. Mo
Eyilly, that he had sworn falsely against
Myles Joyce, convicted Of the Maamtrasna
butcheries OF few years ago, and hanged
on his testimony, has repeated his confess
sion OF perjury before a correspondent of
the Dublin Freeman's Journal and his pas
tor, the Rev. Mr.. COrbet. Phiibin, Casey's
brother-in-law, also cOnfesses to swearing
falsely. Both say that they were induced
by Crown Prosecutor BOltcn to perjure
themselves. The miserable wretches said
that they swOre away the lives of their
neghbOrs both through fear and the hope
Of reward. -,
The Franco-C Chinese complication Is be-
ginning at last to come TO head. The time
Of the French ultimatum, Aug. 4, having
expired and there being no signs Of the in
demnity forthcoming, the French admiral
the following day bOmbarded and subse-
quently occupied the town of Kelung, in the
northeastern part of the large island Of For
m0sa, off the east coast ct China. The
French minister has notified the Chinese
government that the period of occupation
will depend upon the payment of the in
demnity, which increases every time we
spectacle sum of 100000 Should the
Chinese still prove refractory, we shall
probably next hear that France has taken
the whole OF this large and valuable island
under ITS protectOrate, a la Tonquin and Tu-
MS. The Chinese are now in q position
where they must either fight, pay up, or
lose FormOsa.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
FOREIGN.

The town Of JaslO, In Austrian-G llicia,
containing two thousand inhabitants, was
OIL Sunday almost destroyed by fire.
The Queen of Madagascar has declared
negotiations with the French at an end,
and ordered her people to prepare for war.
Captain Hofer. OF the Austrian army, who
won high h0nOrs In several campaigns, kill.
ed his wife at Pressberg and then took his
own life.
Rumors come from Foo Chow to London
that the American minister Is to serve the
French and Chinese as arbitrator, and that Q
peaceful solution Of the difficulty Is ex-
pectcd.
Queen Victoria gave a100 and the Prince
OF Wales contributed EDS to fund to defray
team to Quebec. The amount required was
quickly raised.
The London agent of the American de-
partment OF agriculture reports an improve
ment In wheat prospects In all the countries
Of Europe, with the most favorable weather
for harvesting. :
Fawcett, the British postmaster general,
has introduced q bill into Parliament pro.
viding for the criminal prosecution of tele-
graph or cable companies which milk" dis
patches intrusted to them for transmission.
M. Wurzel. an attache of the Russian en-
bassy at C0nstantin0ple, was recently
knocked down I'm the street In midday and
robbed of 81, 1868 I'm bank notes. The Rus
sian ambassador has notified the porte that
IL will be held responsible for the theft.
DIR. Koch, the well known German scien-
list, declares that In the delta of the Gan
ges the Cholera epidemic had It's origin. An
improved water supply In the cities Is the
best preventive of the disease. The Mo-
hammedan pilgrimages to the East, In his
opinion, promote the spread Of the disease.
The Welsh quarrymen's union has asked
the owners of the quarries to hold confer
ence with regard to the collapse Of the trade
under pressure Of importatlons from Ameri-
can states. The owners will accede to the re-