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- V' ^??? ? W? I? li ling 1? The Press and Banner By HUGH WILSON. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1880. 1 The RcNlenatlon of Congressman C'Ot ll Til II. Our townsman, lion. .1. S. C'olhran, has been nppointe<I attorney for the Kichmond and Danville Railroad Comjiany, and will resign bin position In Congress. Judge Cothran is one of the "ablest lawyers In South Carolina, and no man is lieltl in higher esteem by the people, as is evidenced by the fact of his election to various high positions of honor. His many friends, while they would have been glad to have bis services In Congress, will congratulate him upon bis appointment to a high trust in the legal profession. We learn that Mr. Rcnct will lie a candi dale to fill the vacancy occasional u,> n.v resignation of Judge Cothran. His rcccntI skillful and able conduct of the matter in tlie Clemson College, and his distinguished abi'ity to fill the position of Congressman will give him a good send off for Washington. All things being equal, the Farmers will no! be unmindful of him who has served them faithfully and so successfully in a matter in which they were so much interested. Death of Jcffler*oii Davis. Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of tfie Southern Confederacy, died in New Orleans at two o'clock on the morning of December C. The news did not rcacli Abbeville until the opening of the mall on Friday evening, between four and live o'clock. The church bells of the village were tolled, and each of our fellow-citizens experienced or realized a sense of loss at the death of the most distinguished and best beloved Southerner. Mr. Davis was the last of the Confederate cabinet to yield to the destroyer, and, as long as he lived, the hearts of the Southern people had tn him a common centre to which they might look with confidence and respect. No man in all this country, was so mtfch houored and respected by the Southern people, as was Mr. Davis. Although he had long been feeble In body, yet his mind was never impaired by the infirmities of age, and he wrote beautifully until within a few days oi his death. Abbeville in the Lejfifilntiire. I We feel gratified nt the high stand which our Legislators have taken in the General Assembly. We have never had a more ac-J tlve and a more influential delegation, and [ the best of it all Is, they are generally on the'j right side of every questlou. The people of this County will thank them) for their opposition to the bill to require marriage license. The farmers of the whole County have rca-J son to thank Mrt Benet for bringing out the Clemson college iKtlyim,' color.?. All debtors will tmrofc Mr. Gary and othei members of the Legislature for efforts to reduce the rate of interest. Mr. Graydon gave able and earnest support to this bill. Captain King and Mr. C. A. C. Waller arc* I each maklug useful and valuable members. The fact is, that our delegation is doing so well for us, that we would be sorry for any j of them to be defeated In the approaching j election. m The I'heraw Reporter. We congratulate the Cheraw Reporter on getting a new Campbell printing press, and hope that so good a newspaper may be liberally patronized by the people for whom it is printed. The Reporter will soon llud that the new press will print satisfactorily. Let (lie people subscribe noWfSItt'. fihw.' *eir apprc_^ctetlon of thejj^fterprise that prompted the buyiBg-Ol-UK: lmprovoa pres.--. Memorial Services. All the churches will be open this morning at eleven o'clock, to hold memorial service la honor of Mr. Davis. There will be also a public meeting in the Court House for the same purpose at a ilitlerent hour. To Our Chester Rrothrcn. . Please report progress of work 011 the (j., C. ^ & N. Road. Tell how much iron has been laid down, and other mutters of interest. In return, wo will try to inform the brethren us to how the work progresses in'this section. Our good brother of the Client cr litportcr will please give us and 13rother Holmes of the % Barnwell People, a chance. There will be no unnecessary delay as fiir as Brother Holmes 1b concerned, and we think this editor wiij come out all right in the long run. THE CITY OF BELL S. |% . College* and Students-Intcrestin); Personal Note* From "It. S. C4." rkrip WirOT Q P 0 1KSQ This has been a lovelv December. Capt. Nichols has a market for beef, sausage, Ac., fa Dr. Edwerds's Ice bouse. Capt Kirk is expected la town on railroad business. Rev. W.F. Pearscn was out in his Long Cane congregation tielng the knot for a youthful couple last week. The oyster supper was quite a success last week at Mr. Poore's. Tho oysters were line and olcely cooked. Tho front of the residence was bung with Chinese lanterns. The church bells were tolled last Friday in honorof Jefferson Davis. One of our doctors carne to town somewhat like John Gilpin, expecting to see a Are. There is a new llrm in town, l'rof. II. E. Bonner, Dr. Wideman. and Mr. L. L. Abercromble will compose it. The linn name has not been determined on. This firm takes the plaoe of J. L. Miller <fc Co. Dr. Cowan has returned from a trip spent moat pleasantly at Chappeii6, S. C. Rev. J. C. Galloway is expected in Due West next Monday. He bas an appointment tit Welfords next Sabbath, and will bring his little daughter and leave her at her grandmother's, Mrs. Anna Brice's. The small boys are beginning in earnest ou firecrackers. Prol. P. L. Grier and Mrs. Dr. Grlcr went to Abbeville Saturday. The Professor looked alter a good many errands for other people. Dr. C. B. Cowan Is having his dwelling pushed to completion. He has been blasting on bis well. Mrs. Dr. Campbell, of Laurens, mother of M re. Drayton Is an ce, dred in Ninety-Six recently. She paid Mrs. Nance a pleasant visit this summer. Mrs. Nance was summoned by a telegram to her mother and reached her Just before her death. Mrs. Campbell was about sixty-five years old and a sister-in-law of Judge Norton's. Mr. John Murphy Hawthorn Is very low with a cancer. His friends are discouraged at the prospect of h!s being better. The ladies are going to have tlie Associate Reformed Presbyterian cemetery cleaned up. We enjoyed dropping down last Friday night In our old Alum Mater, the Eupheinian Hail, and realizing vividly again tiie scenes of by-gone days. At the missionary meeting last Thursday night Mr. J. S. Grier made a capital address. Prof. J. I. McCain was elected President: Dr. RobertLathan, Vice President; Prof. 11. E. Bonier.Secretary, and Mr. Ewart, Treasurer. Mr. Wren contemplates building a dwelling on the lot in front of Mr. Power's, which Joins the Baptist church. He is now laying down material. Mr. Nichols brought a second drove of fine hogs to town last week. One of them weighed 400 pounds. A "wild turkey supper" Is on the bills for Christmas. It is expected to be a bon ton affair. The colleges only give one day for Christmas. This is to be a standing i uie. The Ladies' Missionary Society oxp?vt to give a supper some evening during Christmas?possibly Friday night before Christmas. Mrs. Abercrombie, of Sparta, Ga., is expected In Due West soon. The Dramatic Club of Donaldsvilie will give an exhibition consisting of charades, lc., Friday night beforo Christmas. Mr. Collins, of Smithville, is in town. R. S. O. ForChrlstmas Trade!!! 1000 pounds plain; candy, 250 pounds French candy. French can-1 dy, French candies and fruits in fancy boxes, i l(5o pounds citron, 50 boxes raisins, 3<Kt pounds currants, nuts of all kinds, oranges and apples. All the above at White Brothers. j TOM FINLE7WASHINGTON. Ho I.os'h In CliirfiKOll ?i(h ai: .to- : conii; uf !Eis 'C'ritiiblcs ami Wants ! - Blis ^iiK'ri'.litin!*1 to the 8>oclor ulso (i.'ivc Iliiu JfodivnJ Attention, and .U('<li<'iii<>. Free oC Ctmrffo. The .Vi ir.t mul Owner of last Friday, furnished the follow-in;.* ploeo of mows: Washington, neceinbcr "?th.?Wlllinni T. I'inley. a colored man of Abbeville, s. (\, was at the postollice departincut to-day on a pair i>r crutche-:. II.; was stppointed jiosl insistent! J Abbeville I >s( .April, and a short time sil'lcrwards a lei ler Wiiv reeelved by Mr. ClarkMiu, | with his name sinned to it, declining ibej ollicc. 'J'. N. Tollserl, a while man, was then appointed. and nothing further was heard of the case ttnlil Kin ley hobbled into the departmcnt. Keloid Mr. I'larkson an extraordi-i nary story. He said that on the night. of May . ?itli lilt ecu or twenty white men, armed with slicks, whips and pistols, came to Ills house, took liiin out of bed and dragged him oir to a ravine in I lie woods, where they beat him witli their whipsund sticks and broke his right, leir. lie says that a physician miss-set his leg purposely and that the letter declin* ing uie oiliec whs a forgery. Mr. Clarkson took him in to see the Postmaster ( Jencral and lie will be provided wit h .in .1 mini III Mien l in t lie oostollice. It. M. Ij. The Xcu'x and Courier says: W. T. Finley, commonly known as Tosn Finley, Is personally known to the editor of 1 lie Xeirs and Courier. The above story is doubtless an entire fabrication. Tho story of the breaking of hip lej; is altogether false. He has boon lame for the last ten years or inoro, and is Ignorant and utterly incompetent tor the position of postmaster or for any other position requiring either education or intelligence. Mo has never hail any political j Influence, either in the Republican party or out of it, and how he ever received the ap| pointmcntof postmaster Is a mystery. ! We have nothing to say as to whether t his pcopie prefer William T. Kinlcy or T. N. To Ibert as postmaster. We presume, if the same rule would govern now, as heretofore, that if he found out that the white people preferred Tolbert, that Mr. C'larkson woiTld ?s Kinley. For that reason we do not intend to have anything to do with the scufllo for postmaster at Abbeville. We are glad, however, that Tom Finley has presented himself to Mr. C'larkson, in his office at Washington, so that he may make tho acquaintance of at least one Southern postmaster of his own choice. Mr. C'larkson ought to take Tom around to sec tho President, as well as General Wannamakcr. The President would, no doubt be glad to sec Mr. Finley, and to have a personal acquaintance with some of Mr. Clarkson's Southern postmasters. If Tom had not "resigned" in April, we hav/j no doubt that ho would be postmaster to-day?as he comes up to a Northern Republican standard of qualification for official station in the South. We are willing for Tom and his friend C'larkson to make all they can out of Tom's <mrv. Wo have nothing to expect from Washington, and would not be surprised if Clarkson should appoint Tom Fin ley to some office. We object, however to his saying that "a physician miss-set his leg purposely." Mr. Kinley, by carelessness broke his own leg ia yoing down toward the depot, from his lodging placc. It was in tlie night, and being In a hurry, lie was not as careful as he should have been, to travel the old beaten track. The result was, he fell In a big gullcy and broke his leg. Dr. Harrison was called to see him, and from first to last, gave him his best attention, knowing at the same time that Tom was not able to pay a dollar. The Doctor even furnished medicine at his own expense and superintended the dressing ol' liis wound. Me also furnished at his own expense a box and bandages, fjr his old leg. While lie was suffering, and while the chances of life were still against him, and as long as he needed attention, he was the roost grateful of creatures. Wo say this, not in any effort to create for ourselves or Dr. Harrison, any good impression on Mr. Clarkson or any of our Northern enemies. Wcdonot eare- 'a snap for their opinion, one Wiiy or the other. We have 110 I UMJUCI--H1 uwr. i/iiiritK'.m Mining i home wit h him to a fashionable "ten," and then sleeping with him. The tact is, we btlievc Torn would feel honored to dine, or to sleep, with Mr. Clarkson, and as we have no objection to his having a good time with the Republicans at Washington or elsewhere, we would like to see him have as much phiiMire as possible in eating and sleeping at Mr. Clai kson's house. THE RATE OF I1/T2REST. Colonel (;arj'N EH'ori to Help (lie 1'eople - Mr. UMjdon's Cordial Help?Keadnhte Paragraphs. Tiie proceeding* were rather tame until the special order of the day, the act regulation the rate of interest, was readied, which gave rise to a lengthy debate. The title of the bin is as follows: To amend au act entitled: "An Act to amend Section lSs& of the general statutes, regulating the rate of lnt' sest upon any contract arising in this state for the luring, lending, or use of money or oibcr commodity,'' approved deceiuber 2i, 1S>2. The bill provides that no greater interest than 7 per cent, shall be charged except upon written contracts, wherein, by express agreement, no greater rate tliau $ per cent, may be charged. Mr. I-'icken moved to strike out the enact ing clause. Mr. Eugene 13. Gary made an eloquent appeal in favor of the bill. In ills own county until 18>2, when the legal rate of interest was 7 per cent., men who bad money invested it in real esUite. When they were allowed to put in writing that 10 per cent, should be charged, they sold out their lauds and invested their money in mortgages on real estate. That decreases the value oi land. We are an agricultural people. What is the eilect oi that bill that prevents investments lu enterprises in South Corolina, retards the development ot our resources, and in every way is a drawback! How many men lend money since that bill was passed? You could count them on tbo lingers of one hand. Land associations were the greatest curse that ever entered the State. Some time ago it was discovered by him that the farmer who borrowed money from one of these associations paid between IS and 'JO per cent. Political economists tell us that whoever control the soil of the country control Its laws, its religion and its politics, and the statement cannot be controverted. Mr. Peurlfoy, in the interests of the State, opposed the bill, lie considered it as a dangerous one. It only called for a change of 2 per cent., and a man who wants money real bad will not stand ou 2 per cent. The banks in Kdgctield County, and the different counties have not capital sullicient to carry on business and they have to borrow money at (j per cent to carry on their business. Mr. Moseley favored the bill. Mr. Bow en hoped it would pass. The law as it now stands is unjust to everybody. Kvery man who acts as executor or guardian is allowed to loan money at 10 percent, while he has to account to his ward at only 7 per cent. Mr. Mclvissick regretted that his old friend from Kdgctield (1'eurifoy) did not "go slow" in this matter, lie had examined the legal rate of interest in nearly all the States. In seventeen States 6 per cent is the legal rate. In Louisiana it is 5 per cent., and in California, Georgia and Kansas 7 per cent., while the oldest State in these United States, the grand old State of South Carolina allows 10 per cent. He closed with an eloquent appeal to his brother legislators to stick to old South Carolina, serve her, and save her. Mr. Kicken said the eloquent words of the Kcujleinan who had just taken his seat touched him. as he was sure they must have touched every memberof the House. 15ut there are always differences of opinion,ano how best to serve the interests of the state was the question which had to be met. The speaker then went on to show that no atnountol legislation could affect the price of money. They all knew that in those days w hen the rate of in tere.st was limited to 7 per cent, money freely Drought In South "Carol! iui is to '20 per cent, without any violation of law. Mr. Ellens, who introduced the bill a year aao, claimed that the people from his section were strougly in lavor of the bill, us thev were not able to pay 10 per cent. Mr. ISuchanan resumed the debate on the j pending question. He thought the usury law must necessarily be a drawback on any state. Mr. .Moses opposed the bill, while Mr. Causey spoke in its favor. Mr. Uraydon said that the opponents of the bill made a mistake in holding that money j was a commodity. It is not a commodity according to the latest and best writers. It' would be better for the State if not a dollar could be brought Into it by these loan associations. Mr. J-eo, of Charleston,moved to postpone' the bill indefinitely, and called for the yeas j and nays. The result was: Yeas, 42; nays, I (t'J. Mr. W. J. Kishburnc moved tho previous question. The motion was adopted and the bill ordered to a third reading. Mr. Gray den moved to reconsider the voto by which the bill was ordered to a third leading, and that the motion bo laid on the tablo. Carried. ?^ WF?B?W mrmmBmmmmamnmmmmmnmM JIMMH DEATH OF MB. BAVIS. ! THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN CON- j FEDEP.ACY DIES IN NEW ORLEANS. Hie Final Scenes in !!?<> Life ol' (he, l 1 (ii'cai ('hioniiiu-lSis Sicltiim and I?ea t Zi-*A trusir.'ctceiits for Hip i'niirrnl-Tlii1 Whole South )loiinis. ' Xkw oki.kans. December fi.?Special: The | Hun. Jcileison 1 i:ivis, lix-i'resldeiit of tliei i Con federate States, passed a way quietly this morning. AIIIioiirIi I*1k friends hail leared a fatal termination to liis malady, lii.s death j was sudden. His condition had improved steadily lor the last three or four days, and was so perceptibly better yesterday that it was thought the end would yet he postponed souift weeks. A portion of his family, anticij paling no danger, was at the opera last night, and wassumiuoiH'd to his deathbed. There stood around his bedside in his last hours only his doetors and his immediate family. HOW Tin: NKWS WAS I.KAKXKD. Not the faintest suspicion of the serious at" tack which killed Mr. Davis or of his death came out until a relative went to the Western Union Teli graph olliee to Hie a cablegram to Kurope, announcing lo his daughter, now abroad, on account of her health, her father's death. This was the first news the press had of it. The only oilier person notified was Mayor Shakespeare. He was rouseil from his i ! in tlir> morninir bv the family. and proceeded at once to the resilience where Mr. Davis's body lay, and there In consullitlion with tliclamily, drew u|> his proclamation announcing to tnc public Mr. Davls'l death and appointing a committee of prominent citizens to arrange for the funeral. i'rei'aring ron the funeral. At an early hour this morning a conference ot the committee was held at the city hall to arrange lor the funeral. There were prone lit the members of Mr. Davis's family, the city officials, the various Confederate Veteran Associations, the officers of the Slate militia, members of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Federal otticluls, the presidents of the several commercial exchanges, the State and city judiciary, and all tlie leading clergy of the city and other prominent eitizens, the large hall being crowded with visitors. wednesday the funeral day. It h:ul been first determined the funeral would take place on Sunday, but before the conference was over telegrams began to pour in from all parts of the South, asking for the dale of the funeral and announcing that a number of persons desired to be present, and suggesting that time be allowed for thorn to get there. This induced tlie conference to postpone the funeral till Wednesday noon, so as to give all who decided to come hero umple time to do so. As soon as an agreement was reached, Mayor Shalcespe/,re telegraphed to all the Southern Governors, notifying tliein of the arrangements made and asking them to take part in the funeral ceremonies. The question ot the place of bukial was also discusscd. The family burvlne ground of the Davis family is at the Rriartield ..... ?.,.i \TiAi.jhi.rf* In llOmeSlCUU, JUM. UCKJW > IVIMUUIg. ..VI V, ... rills beautiful spot, Mr. Davis's elder brother, Joseph Davis, is buried, and here the Kx-l'resi dent's remains will also ultimately lie. I tut, as It .impossible to hold the funeral ceremonies at liriartield, It was decided to lay the remains temporarily at rest here in the tomb ol the Confederate \ etorans' Association of the army of Northern Virginia, in Metalrie Cemetery. TIIK HODY TO 1,1 K IN STATU. As soon as the news of the death was circulated through the town by the papers the Fenner House was visited by such a large number of persons that it was determined that the body should be removed to the City Hall to lie in state there In the council chamber until the funeral. Mrs. Davis asked that the corpse remain in her charge to-day, but consented to allow its transfer to some public place to-night, provided it was made quietly and unostentatiously. TIIK DKATIIHKD SCENE. From the beginning of his fatal illnrss .Mr, Davis had insisted that his case was quite hopeless, though dread of pain or fear ol death never appeared to take the slightest hold upon his hi^huyts, which were brave and even buoy^HPrn the beginning of the attack. In valgoid the doctor strive to im press upon him that his""h?flt!Sr Mas improving. He Meadily insisted that there was no improvement, but with Christian resignation he was content to accept whatever Providence had in store for him. Only once did lie waver in his belief that his case showed no improvement, and that was early yesterday morning when ho playfully remarked to Mr. Payne, "1 am afraid that I shall bo compelled to an roe with the doctor for once and admit that I am ;i lillie lienor." iviumy ia\oiuim- f.? iui.iwui.con tinned and late in I lie afternoon, as late as 4 o'clock, Mrs. Davis sent such cheering messages to -Mrs. Stamps and Mr.and Mrs. Farrai that they (tedded for the first time since Mr, Davis lias been taken ill to attend the French opera. At fi o'clock last evening, without any assignable cause, Mr. Davis was seized with a congestive chill, which seemed to crush the vitality out of his already enfeebled body. So weak was he that the violence of the assault soon .'subsided for lack of vitality upon which to prey. From that, moment to the morning of ills death the history of the ease was gradual sinking. At 7 o'clock Mrs. Davit administered some rmdicme, hut the K.v 1'ivsidMsi d* .dined tnrewtveitic whole dose. "I'ray excuse me," he said, as he pushed the Klass away gently. Gradually he mew weaker, but never for an instant seemed to love consciousness. Lyinp peacefully upon his bed, and without trace o pain in his look, he remained for hours silent ly clasping and tenderly caressing his wife't hand. With undaunted Christian spirit he awaited the end. From the moment of the dread assault of the chill those gathered around his bedside, \?ho had been watching land nolins! with palnfi.l Interest every change |of syinotom for the past month, knew well that the dread messenger was even at the door. At half past 10 o'clock Associate Justicc rr*A?if tn tin* FiVonch Onwm House t(i call Mr. and Mrs. Furrar and Mrs. Stamps Ak soon sis the message readied them tliey hurried to the bedside of the dying Ex-President, and by half p:ist 11 o'clock there were asscmbled in'the death chamber Mrs. Davis, Drs. dial lie and Beckham, Associate Justice and Mrs. Fenuer, Mis. Nannie Smith, grand niece of the dying man, and Mr. and Mrs. E, II. Farrar. Finding that Mr. Davis was breathing somewhat henvily as he lay upon his back, the doctors turned him upon his right side with his cheek resting upon liis rlt'hl hand like a sleeping Infant. He lay for fifteen minutes breathing softly but faintly. More and more feeble became Ills respirations till they passed into silence, and then the watchers knew that the silver cord had been loosed and the golden bowl broken. The Father of the Confederacy had passed away? "As calmly as to a night's repose, Or (lowers at set of sun." Dispite the fact that the end had come slowly and peacefully, and after ho had been face to face lor hours with the dread reality the blow fell with crushing force upon the aftilcted widow. As long as there had been work for either head or hands she had borne up bravely, and not until the sweet uses for her tender ministrations were lost did she seem to realize the terrible force of the blow. Knowing of her predisposition ot heart affection, the doctors were at once gravely alarmed. They promptly administered a compound draught, and at a late hour tills morning she was resting quietly. It is believed that the foundation of the Ex-President's last illness was malaria combined with acute bronchitis. A congestive chill was attributable to the return of malaria. After death the face of the deceased, though looking slightly emaciated, showed 110 trace of suffering, more nearly resembling thatof a peaceful sleeper than of the dead. When the family had partially recovered from the shock, Mr. Farrar went to the Western Union Telegraph otllce and sent dispatches to Miss Winnie Davis, who is in Paris, with Mrs. Pulitzer, to Mr. Davis's son-inlaw in Colorado City, and also notified UovT aiu.o M Iculcul rini DELICACIES FOR THE SICK MAX. Felcnds constantly sent beautiful (lowers, of which Mr. Davis was very fond, but these wore not allowed to remain In tlic sick room for any length of time. Attlic outset jellies, fruits and all manner of Invalid's delicacies were proffered, until Mrs. Davis was compelled to decline them. The siclc man's food was only inilk, ice, beef tea and, rarely, a broiled chop. Mr. Davis remained in bed all the time and was never left alone, being guarded lovingly by his wife and a cfipable quadroon hired nurse, Lydia, and Mrs. Davis's own little brown-eyed hand-maiden, Mettle, who, at all times, had entree to the sick room. Hut little talking was allowed, and newspapers, letters and telegrams were tabooed. "Mr. Davis has always been an exceedingly temperate man,"said Mrs. Davis, "lie has never abused liis physical powers, and no one could have lived more moderately than he. Of course, this is in his favor. 1 do not mean to say that there would ho no danger If a door was left open, or lire In ills room allowed to goout. He Is as frail as a lily, and requires the most attentive caro that lie lias. 1 believe he would not. be alive to-day, had this Illness come upon him at Jleauvoir, where he could not possibly have had the constant care of such physicians as Br. lJeekhani and Dr. Cliaillc, and the intelligent love, tenderness and luxury that surrounds him In this home." ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE I.A.ST MOMENTS. Mr. Davis soemed much better during the early part of yesterday and his improved condition was remarked by the doctors and Ills I family. He suffered pains during the day, but the serious feature of his Illness appeared just a few minutes before (> o'clock. Then the illustrious patient was stricken with a severe congestive chill. The doctors wore not present at the time, but Judge Fennel's family and Mrs. Davis did everything to soothe the sufferer. II was 7 o'clock before Dr. Ueckham unil Dr. dial He, two of the most famous practitioners in the South, arrived and consulted , over the condition of the patient. II is change was a surprise totally unexpected to those In constant attendance, and the skilled eyes of the medical men saw in It the beginning of the end. They continued with patient attention until iris denth, however, and tnado every possible effort to avoid the inevitable. .Mr. Davis remained in a comatose condi tion, and the atien<ian>s coum sec no si*jn 01 consciousness. .Mrs. Davis said she occasionally fell a return of the pressure of the hand she held, althonah lie could neillier speak nor make a sign. This was the scene in Ihe sick chamber us the hours pa.s<ed. At Ihe bedside when the ctnl came were Mrs. Davis, .Mr. J. IT. Payne. Mr. and Mrs. J udge Fennor, Mr. K. A. Farrar, Mrs. .Smith, a jirandncicc of Mr. Duvls, Mr. E. D. Fenner. son of the Justice, Dr. (J. J. llecUliam and Dr. S. 10. Chaille. The lamp of life waned low as tho hour of midnight arrived, nor did it flicker into the brightness of consciousness at any time. Kagcrly yet tenderly did the watchers gaze at the lace of the dying Chieftain. Ills face always calm and pale. took on an additional pallor, and at a quarter of 1 o'clock of this ill I) day of December death cumo to the venerable leader. There was nothing remarkable about the deathbed scene. The departure of the spirit, was gentle and utterly painless, and there were no dry eyes in the little assembly about the bed and every heart bled with anguish, which found vent in Mrs. Davis's sobs and cries. roi.T.ixo tuk iu:t.i,s is* new ort.f.axs. The Illness of Mr. Davis had been watched with deep anxiety here, and arrangements had been made to announce his dentil by tolling the tiro bells. Word was therefore tele phoned to the central station at this morning, and in a few minutes the mournful notes of the bells conveyed the intelligence of his death to the city. Many people gathered at the hotels, and at 3 o'clock hundreds were discussing the event. TJiK SYMPATHY OK TIIE WHOLE SOUTH. Dispatches poured into Mrs. Davis from all portions of the South to-night, nearly a thousand being received. They show that the death ol'.Mr. Davis had created a profound impression throughout the South, in Mississippi In particular. In that State business was entirely suspended in all the towns, and all the Courts everywhere adjourned. .NO SYMPATHY FROM THE SOUTH. Up to9 o'clock no telegrams had been received from any persons of prominence North. TO HE BURIED IX CONFEDERATE GREY. Ladles have been at work at the City Hall all the evening draping It In mourning for the reception of the body of Mr. Davis, which will be in state there In the great central hall of the building. The work, howerever, will not be completed until alter midnight, and the body cannot be moved until an early hour to-morrow morning. Mr. Davis is clothed in the suit of Confederate grey which he wore during his declining days. GREENWOOD'S BUDGET. t _____ Xotc ami Comment in and Arouinl the City. Greenwood, S. C., Dec.!), 1883. Mr. It. J. McCaslan lntorms us that two large deers, a buck and a doe, were seen in Hard Labor bottoms, near While Hall last week. A pleasant sociable was given at the l'ark's Ilotel last Friday night. Miss McCaslan, ot Troy, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Mil wee. Messrs. llart/.og & llays received another car load of tine inules last week. .Mrs. Kdwards died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. Shepherd, last Saturday morning. Her remains were carried to EdgeMeld, Sunday for interment. w.iri: on tin- rot tun mill is iirosresslnir fine ly. Tlic walls or the main building being ready for the second Moor beams, while the bolier house ami engine room are about ready lor the roof. The cotton seed oil mill is getting fulrly under way and will be running to US fullest capacity in a few days. Greenwood's boom is not an evanescent one [ but a steady, healthy and lasting growth. liible day was observed lu the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, at which Mr. A. 1 Mcl). Klmjletou read an essay on the liibie. j... ALft-Wms Jones, whose injury wo reported last week, is much better. Mr. Cauthen, the Presiding Elder, hns mov1 ed inlt) town aud occu|>icd the house recently built by Mr. strother. ' Mr. Stack house, the newly nppointen Methodist minister at this place arrived Saturday. The leading editorial in Saturday's Greenrittc Xcwx was a masterly piece oi composi* lion as well as a most beautiful and appropriate eulogiutn on the life of Kx-l'resideut Davis. A mammoth turnip is on exhibition at Lee ?fc Bailey's drug store. It whs grown by Air. , \V. U. Anderson, and measures ' !" inches in circumfeiencc, and weighs 11 pounds. On last Friday morning the sad, though not unexpected news came over the wires that Jellersou Davis, our own ex-chclftaln, was dead. The man above all others to whom, not only the muu who wore the grey, but their children and grand children also have for a quarler.of a ceutury delighted iu according that love, honor and praise so deservedly due to the greatest statesman of modern times. Yet it seems a strange fatality, that while millions of Southern hearts puisaie with love and sympathy for him, the North continued until the day oi his death to heap upon him all tiie calumny that a greater falsified citizenship could formulate and theenutimely of a bitter and revengeful press, all of which, ho and his friends were powerless to avert, but the lortitude and manly courage, with which he withstood It all, not only ingratiated him more closely into the hearts of Ills own people, but won for himself udmlring friends throughout the world, whatever may tie the altitude of the Xorth toward lilm in the solemn hour of death. Kven though the ditl'erent departments at Washington does refuse to honor, by a pro ' per observance 01 ins ut-ain, oneoi me inosi : brilliant Intellects In an equally noble type or , humanity. A statesman, the peer of any who have ever graced their halls. ' Let the government continue to treat him as an alien*, a traitor and a murderer. Let the .stall' that supports the stars and stripes still stand erect in its socket. Let the zealots criticise our lamentations 1 and call us disloyal if they like, hut let nothing deter us from doing honor to the memory of 111 in, who in his life did honor us, nor from giving vent to our feelings of sympathy and sorrow for the death of our hero chieftain, remembering that no other man during the ' last half century, has had as many people ! who from the depths of their heart ssincerely mourned his death as does to day that of Jefferson Davis. Mr. Parkinson, of Charlotte, came over last Friday to arrange the boilers at the oil mill. The Turks with their bears furnished a free show for the boys Saturday. IJird hunters report birds somewhat scarce hereabouts. The Alliance here seems to be In earnest about establishing a bank. Miss Ella Donnal returned to her home In Wllliamston Saturday. The Times ofllce is draped in mourning ou account of the death of >lr. Davis. Miss Hattie McKellar, Mrs. Z. T. Cook and little Wilbur have returned from Batesburg. Cotton receipts for the week ending December 7, lift?, 737 bales. Previously reported 9,652 bales. Total 10,3389 bales. S. REV. J. L. BROWNLEE. __ - __ Tribute of Love and Rcspcct for n Christian l*rcaclicr. Decatur, (Ala.) News. Ilev. J. L. B lOivnlee, the popular and talented pastor ol' the l'resbyterian -church, preached liis farewell sermon to the congregation here last Sunday night. As a token of the high esteem mutually existing between the two reverend.'gentlemon, Dr. Armstrong of the Methodist church, did not hold the usual service in his pulpil, but he and his congregation worshipped with Mr. Hrowulee at the Presbyterian church. The audienco was large and the services very Interesting. The retiring pastor preached an instructive sermon, lull of pathos and touehingly tender allusions to his past and present relation with the congregation which lie lias served so ably and so successfully for the past two years. Mr. Hrownleo isa Christian of high character and a preacher of distinguished gifts, and his removal from the community is a loss to society and the church. The following resolutions were unanimously passed by the congregaton : Whereas, In the providence of God our beloved pastor, the Itcv. J. L. 1'.rownlee, who has for the last twoand and a halfycars, been laboring so faithfully among us, has been called to another church, lie it therefore livsolvvd. That, while we deeply regret to give up our brother, we the session, in behalf or tiie church, do most sincerely commend him to the love. Christian fellowship and support of his new charge, with an earnest desire for Ids welfareand tliot of his estimable family. 2. That our prayers shall be for our dear ' brother, for Clod's blessings to follow him,Ills presence to abide with him, and that lie may be emincnlly suceesMul in winning souls. That these resolutions be spread upon our church book and a copy furnished our brofher. T. L. Ca l!OT!l Kits, Slated Clerk. Flour! Floor!! Flour!!! Don't foriret ' when yon need a barrel of Hour. They now . ' ollbr for sale one thousand barrels of Hour. White lJrothors have just received an en* < tirely new stock of tmu/.le and breceh-loud-1 lug sidgle and double-barrel guns. Buy your sugar, collee, ten and molasses ;; from White Urolliers. i i White lirothcTs are now oili-rlns bargains ill 1,allies' l.mig?'InjiUs, .tai'Uels anil Mi.djes-', Uas. j V%. - > ' >. TV . > * ... - ' " .-.s N* - ?:' * PRETTY WEDDING. The Marrinsp of Mi*s Fanny Lnn>i?n to Mr. William I>. Wiisoii. I?oe?-ml>or 4, 18S?. Lost Wednesday evening, December 4,1880, in the attractive home, m-stling beneath trailing vine and ever living tree, surrounded by budding tlowcr and ripening fruit, where perlumod air In>r? sweet incense from happy hearts, was celebrated one of the most happy events thai, ever occur in any household. Mr. William i?. Wilson, and Miss Fanny Lawson were married in the I'resbyterian church by Uov. .1. l/owrie Wilson, D. 1). "Thebrilliant lights, the handsome decorations, and the great multitude ?f elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen who had assembled to witness the interesting ceremony, gave the church an air of beauty and splendor. At the appointed time a true and faithful lover dime to claim tim bride who would crown him with her richest blessing, Bridesmaids and bridesmen camotolend their kindly ofdees, and all went happily and cheerily. The ceremony took place at nine o'clock, but long before the appointed time, every seat In the building was occupied. When the wedding party arrived, each couple marched to the front of the pulpit and took position on the right and left ot the place where the contracting part ies were to stand. Miss Nellie Hill, whose beauty of person and grace ot manner never fall to win the ndmiratlon and love of all who meet her, satatihe organ and rendered "Wagner's Greeting to tholtrlde," in a most exquisite manner while the wedding parly took their placcs in the order In u hlch they arc named : Ushers: Mr. W. Ilovey .Smith, Mr. Lee T. Miller, Mr. Andrew 15. Kdwards, Mr. William K. Hill. Miss Kate Marshall, Mr. MacI) Cater, Miss Jodie Russell, Mr. J. It. Glenn, Miss LeilaQnarles, Mr. A. Mason Dnl're, Miss Jennie Delph Mr. George Penny, Miss Aeucs Quarlcs, Mr. Robert L. Mabry, Miss Edna Tlisten, Dr. S. G. Thomson, Miss Kinma Wilson, Mr. James M. haw son, Miss Willie Moore. Mr. S. Jenucr Link. Maids of Honor : Miss Mary E. Penney, Miss Nell Sign, Hride and Groom. Ttie bride's dress wasa lovely combination, brocaded petticoat., waist ana train of satin, with trimmings of Duchess lacp. The bridesmaids and bridesmen on either side, with the brlile and groom beneath the floral bell which hung from a floral arch, made a tableau of beauty which was pleasing to the eye, ani all that liuart or soul could wish. Dr. J. Lowrle Wilson read the marriage ceremony as laid down in the Methodist ritual, and when the lovers had been obligated, the Itcvercnd Doctor asked a divine blessing upon j those whom lie had just Joined together In the holy estate of matrimony. The bridesmaids and bridesmen, and a few guests, were then received at the home of the bride, where preprations had been made for a large company, but because of tlie illness of the bilde's mother, nearly all the invitations had been recalled. Handsome men and pretty women lent their presence, while all were happy, with not a single thought to mar the pleasure of the evening, except the remembrance of the serious Illness of the host,who was so recently thrown upon a bed of afliictlou, aud who was then lying so near the mystic river that she might almost hear the waters of the overflowing tide. A rich display of the most splendid bridal presents was notable. The supper table was laden with all the delicacies that could please the eye or tempt the appetite. When the supper was finished the cutting of the bride's cake was an interesting scene. Miss Willie Moore cut the ring; Mr. Itobcrt L. Mabry secured the bachelor button for his own special use. Happy hearts ware never bound by silken coi Js in fairer weather in December. The day was'asldeiightful asan October day and the moonlight night was just cool enough to be btaciugand healthful. All the bridesmen and bridesmaids who attend weddings arc unmarried. Is there any law on the subject? If not, why is it that no married frlcud'takes a part in the most important ot all ceremonies? Would not the poetic fitness ot tilings suggest an even division among the married and uumarried ? putc and welcome tlie newly married couple at the threshold of their new life ? When we go on a journey, or when wc visit a neighbor, or when wo take our departure to the city ol golden streets, we instinctively think ol the weleouic which we hope to receive. Then is it unreasonable for those who.enter I the new relation, to expect to receive a welcome from thoso who have gone before, and know the Joys unci pleasures of the paths which have not yet been trodden by them ? If the young people may send them oll'with their blessings, may it not be proper for married couples, wilh congratulations and good wishes, to receivc them cordially and safely 1 uto their tanks ? k Contributed Locnls, AuRKVtrj.K, Dee. 1), 1889. Mr. Latimer, of Helton, has placed one of his Fire Extinguishers In the oil mill at this place. Miss Porter, of Wellington, was shooing in town last week and reported proceeds ot the supper given by the ladies of the liaptist church at Mt. Carmel to be $>-, and au enjoyable time lor all. Mrs. If. T. Lyon has been spending a few days with relatives in town. The Baptists of Mt.Carmel have finished the seats In their new church and held services there last Sabbath. Tho Mis.-cs Mars from the Savannah side were In the city lust week. .Miss Km ma and Luuie llilcy were ttieguests of the Misses Moore last week. II. \V. Lawson & Co., have put down a neat and substantial bricit pavement in froutol their store. This is an example worthy to be followed by some of our oilier merchants, as wc hear much complaint about the uneven hrif*k mviMnents. The managers of the oil mill tells us they are running the machinery and will very likely he crushing seed by this issue of the paper. Look out lor oil. Miss Belle Visanska is off to the city by the Sea, visiting relatives. Mr. Henry Hill, of our town is a lucky lellow, attending two marriages in oue-day. "Better to be born lucky than rich." Mr. lUahnrd Hill was driving some "high steppers" Just week, lie is an expert in his business, and bas a line eye for the beautiful. In obedience to the proclamation of the Governor there will be memorial services today (Wednesday Hth Inst.,) in the Methodist church. In honor of Jell'erson Davis, who was President of the Confederate States, and whose remains will be interred to-day. Thus another good and noble man has parsed from the sphere of action. This is a just and beautiful tribute of respect and should be observed by all our people. Last Sabbath was a lovely day, and a large number of our people attendi-u services in the dltlerent churches. Kev. BCaty preached an excellenttsermon In the morr.ing, and we hope parents will heed his timely remarks. Merry Christmas will soon be here and what a happy time for the little "bright eyes." If you wish to see "Santa Clause" just take a peep into Jim Luwson's store. our young ladles are anticipating a pleasant time at the "calico bail" to be given at the residence of Mrs. Leo this evening lltli Instant. Capt. John E. Brownlee was in town last Saturday. Miss Mamie Wlnstock, of Charleston, is visiting relatives in Abbeville. Miss Wlnstock lias many friends here and Is always a welcome visitor to our town. Mr. Miles Brooks, together with his sister and Miss Carrington, worshipped at Uoelcy I Kiver clmrcli last SabUatli. Our town according to the vote of the people of Abbeville county was made a "dry town-'lor two years, and Its citizens look to those in authority for the suppression of all nuisances as well as a rigid enforcement of the law. Let the wish ol' the people as it now stands be carried out, without mooting the question of "license or no license" until the two years lmve expired in regard to the pious instruction of their children. The Methodist church is now supplied with new hymn and tune books, both choir and pow, and we trust all will join in singing. l<ev. A. L. Patterson filled the pulpit in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath evening, and preached an excellent sermon to an attentive congregation. .Dr. s. G. Thomson is oil' to Charleston attending the annual meeting oi the grand lodge. We saw several beautiful fans made from Palmetto leaves by an Abbeville lady, who now lives near Jacksonville, Florida. Miss Mary McMillan had them for sale at <>> cents each. M. I.ook ut Tliis. ( Laurens Advertiser. One matter needs immediate at: cut Ion. Heretofore delinquent taxes have be collect- j ed by the County Treasurer, who is paid a salary and commission on the amount collected. At the last session tho law was changed, sm that now these delinquents arc ( turned over to the Sherill", who is paid lor ser vice, whether lie collects the money or not. To show that the lust legislature leaped without looking, the iSherlli' of this county lias hcen paid c(iOU lor collecting Slou. under the new Ac', whereas, this amount would liuve been collected uiidcr the old law for uotli'"o | f Tribute ot Ucspci't. [ Atlanta Medical and Siuryicul Journal. | Dr.Ij. Miller, of Due West, S. ('., died at I Ills homo, October 17, INS'.I. He wa? a radu-1 tie of Erskine College, s. C., and of Jeil'erson , Medical College. The decree of A. M. was eon- J lerred on him by Kiskine College and by .lef-j Person l.ileiary College of IVnnsyIvanla. Dr. | Miller was an able, conscientious, Christian physician. lie passed his three score years, ind lie it said to his memory his life was si> | useful as It was long. I bale ol plaid dress homespun just arrived. W. K. Ceil. j " CHRISTMAS GEEETING^B White Brothers! /I WHILE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE LIBERAL ; J ' "! Patronage received from a Generous Public, would respect- 9 fully announce to the people of Abbeville County that they are- J now better prepared than ever before to supply their wants in all lines of Merchandise. ' They feel assured that the People gen^^H erally are familiar with the character of their stock in so far ajJ^BH consists of BH| Tmv O-OODS. 1H READY-MADE CLOTHING,^ BOOTS AND SHOES, 'HAlfcjS CARPETS, CROCKERY, &C. JB but as the season is upon us when a great many choose to lay_jB| in their supplies for another year, they would call particular atten-MH 'tion to the Immense Stock of 9H fro visions, u-rocenes ana nam ware, they are just now offering. Their New Grocery Store which is itself very capacious, and all their ware-houses are full to over flowing. They have more flour than they can store convenient|y, and any one in need of this indispensible article of food, can make their selection out of a stock of ;,a ONE THOUSAND BARRELS OF FLOUR - They have Flour for all from the lowest to the finest quality in sacks or barrels. Give them a call when in need of Flour and you will most certainly be suited both as to price and quality, In addi+n t.hflir enormous stock of Flour, they can supply you with UJLVU WW ? , _ CORN, MEAL, ' ij| BACON", | HAMS, | GRITS, | I? I ('T? MOLASSES, &C. 1 Special Bargains in SUGAR and COFFEE, They have Oats both for seed and feeding. They have just received a car of Wheat Bran, . ..-h. They have all sorts of things suitable for Christmas? ^ 13 CANDIES?Both French and Plain, NUTS, RAISINS, CURRANTS, CITRON, ? A -T?i -r-v PICKLES AIM JJ UAi\ 1\ ?LiJJ GOODS, )f every description, Besides the above tliey now Lave a most com plete stock of CJ'CT'aPJCjJE-K**' cC JHCiSLJBWWJLRX: All kinds of Blacksmith's and Carpenter's Tools. Also SADDLES, BRIDLES and HARNESS. Ill kinds of Wooden-ware and Pot-ware. Be sure to call on White Brothers. i