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Tits Press and Banner.
A.bbeville, S. C.
W. A. LEE, Editor.
Wednesday, Oct. 22,1873,
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THE ABBEVILLE FAIR.
A GRAND SUCCESS.
The Fifth Annual Fair of the
Abbeville Agricultural Society
opened on "Wednesday and closed
on Friday of the past week, and
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we out eciio xnc universal sentiment,
when we say that it perhaps
surpassed all of its predecessors in
the number, excellence and variety
of the articles upon exhibition,
and was fully equal to any of theni
in the number of visitors in attendance.
It was indeed a grand success;
and this speaks volumes for
the efficiency ot the managers and
the liberality and public spirit ot
our people. That for live successive
years our annual Fairs have
called forth unabated and everincreasing
interest, and that too
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Tincier circuiusumuvs ui wij
depression; and that the funds of
the Society havejustified the distribution
of liberal premiums to exhibitors,
and at the same time the
purchase of suitable grounds and
the erection of commodious buildings,
reflect'the highest credit upon
all concerned. We arc gratified to
Rtate that the financial condition of
the Society is very cheering, and
that the receipts of the present
Fair will enable the Directors to
extend the work of improvement,
and make such needed additions as
will contribute equally to the comfort
of exhibitors and spectators.
The pioneer Society in the up-country,
its success has led to the inau
juration of kindred enterprises in
the adjoining counties; hut in the
exhibition of tine stock, and in all
the departments of agricultural and
domestic industry, we may challenge-competition
withanyof them,
and in some of these, with the
State Fair itself. Let the work ot
generous rivalry go on, and it will
do much to aid the progress of material
developemcnt here, upon
which our future prosperity so
much depends.
THURSDAY.
Thursday was the great day of
the Fair, and the thronging crowds
which came l>y extra train from
Kinetv-Siw Gretinwood. Cokcsbnrv
and Ilodges, and on horseback and
ill carriages from the remote sections
of the Savannah, testified to
the general interest which had
been awakened in behalf of the
annual entertainment. Let us
join the moving throng and, for a
brief space of time, survey the
chief points of interest in the exhibition.
Arriving at the FailGrounds
which are situated about a
* half mile below the village, and
which form an enclosure of several
acres admirably adapted for the
purpose, we obtain tickets at the
Secretary's ofHcc, and entering the
"Western gateway proceed first to
the main building, devoted to the
.exhibition of agricultural products
.and the various fabrics of mechanical
art and agricultural skill.
There was quite an excellent display
of field crops, both in quality
and variety; fine corn, wheat and
.oats, mammoth potatoes, turnips,
pumpkins and tomatoes; hay ot
-the s\yeetest fragrance, cotton of
.the silkiest texture; onions, rice
jpcas, barley, and other articles
which stimulate the zeal and reward
.the labors of the skillful
agriculturist aiul horticulturist.
Here may be seen a curiosity in
the shape of some seed of the tea
plant, contributed by C.ol, J. E.
Calhoun who has cultivated it with
success for many years; and here
are some line cotton stalks loaded
with open bolls of the fleecy stup.le
whieh now \vbiteus our fields. A
.train of cars very engeniously modeled
out of wood by Watt Ricliey,
a colored man, will arrest attention,
and also a wooden chain and watch,
,tbc skillful handiwork of our young
f C
friend Mr. F. C. Austin, together
>vilh a number of other fabrics in
wQodj tin aiid iron, which bear testimony
to the '.inventive genius of
jour countrymen.
UP ST AI IIS.
Passing up stairs we are attracted
first by the busy hum of the
various sewing niachiues, which
are competing as well for the favor
I able award of the examining Com-'
: nlitteej as for the substantial ?atjronagc
of the moving throng.
! Perhaps Wlthotit goltig behind the
J scenes we can forestall the judg|
nieut of the Committee by giving
the prize to the Wheeler
"Machine. Leaving: the sewing
o o
machines, we turn naturally to the
I various products of the needle and
j loom; coverlids, jeans, homespuns,
Unmu.lo
oi'\.rvcj vuuiv vivuio^ jiiiiiiaio uuvt
j shawls, and all the best fabricks of
patch, crochet and needlework, in
great variety, and of excellent
| quality. AVe shall notparticularize
here but refer as elsewhere to the
published list of premiums awarded
for the names of the successful
exhibitors. In the department ot
the fine arts there were some excellent
oil paintings, and crayons
ot pencil sketches. A pencil
sketch by Mr. Geo. F. C. Wencke,
arawn irom nature, was especially
worthy of note. To this department
Mr. J. D. Chalmers contributed
some of bis choicest chromos,
! paintings and engravings. Mr. J.
M. Dodson some choice photographs.
and Mrs. E. L. Parker s
lj beautiful rustic frame, for a picture
1 of Gen. Lee, made of native burrs,
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
The Household Department, with
its delicious meats, cakes, prestrves,
confectionary, and the adjoining
department of wines and fruit?,
demand more than a passing notice,
and had we been called in to
assist the labors of the various
committees, could doubtless better
:do the subject justice, but alas! we
looked and longed, and longed and
; looked, and now have to draw on
I . .
our imagination for our material.
Unlike the fox in the fable, we will
not, however, pronounce the grapes
sour, and disparage what we could
not enjoy. On the contrary, we
aw nnnnl rl?orvlo
mat a ucnui kjl u|urtiui^mj
iu these departments has never
been made at any of our previous
Fairs, and that it would have reflected
credit upon the State exhibition
in Columbia. Before leaving
the upper story let us not forget
to mention the patent fly-brush of
our townsman Mr. II. T. Tusten,
which we see in active operation,
and which will doubtless be eagerly
sought after by prudent housewives.
A pedal gives it a half rotary
motion and keeps it at worl$:.
IN TIIK OI'EX AIR.
Xext we may either join tlje
throng on the balcony, who, standing
or sitting, enjoy a good view of
the ring and the exciting contests
therein, or passing down stairs, and
out of the tront door extend our
survey of the articles upon exhibition.
In cages near by, we have a
view of some fine specimens of
turkeys, game fowls, brahmas,
dorkins, white ducks and others of
the feathered tribe, which will reward
more than a passing glance.
Near bv and under a shelter are a
variety of superb buggies and carriages,
from the well known establishment
of our townsmen, Messrs.
Seal, Sign k Robertson. We have
never seen anything to surpass,
perhaps equal them, in beauty of
finish and elegance of workmanship,
either in or out of the cities.
They combine all the modern improvements,
and arc as noted for
durability as elegance. They also
had upon exhibition some wagons,
| one and two horse, which are models
of their kind. Mr. Uohcrtson,
one of the firm, had also upon exhibition
a patent floor-strip, which
is a simple choap attachment to oindoors
for excluding the outside air.
THE HORNED CATTLE.
AVc may next visit the horned
cattle, and on our way take a view
ot one whose branching antlers,
surpass them all and crown him
king of the forest?a fine young
buck, as fat as a seal, exhibited by
Mr. George W. Speer. lie litis
uinr.o hop11 Tinrchased hv our Pro
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bate Judge, who is now the owner.
Passing, on, we may now survey
among the cattle, some fine specimens
of Brahmins, Durhams, Ayrshires
and grades?of sheep, some
choice varieties of Merinos?of
swine, the E*sex, the Berkshire,
the Chester and other varieties?a
superb cashmere buck?all making
I up in number and excellence for
i the lack of the usual variety.
j THE HORSES, MULES AND JACKS,
j Next without visiting the various
stalls where the horses, jacks and
mules find accommodations, we
may turn to the central ring which
(affords the best exhibition of their
powers, and see them contend for
the blue and red ribbons, which
are awarded to the successful competitors
by the judges from the
stand. Here the exhibition is the
finest that we have ever seen and
surpassed that of any of our previous
Fairs. Kentucky and Tennessee
and South Oarolina, contributed
the finest saddle and harness
horses, and to discriminate
and decide between these rival
claimants, bring the capacity of the
judges to the highest test. By reference
to the Premium List our
readers thftj ascertain who bore off
the pal in j hut to form anj proper
conception of the variety, extent
and excellence of the exhibition,
it is necessary to have been present.
The premium of speed wad ritt-ai'd1
ed to Mr. D. L. McCullough for a
.South Carolina raised?for best
|.gentleman rider, to Mr. W. T. j
I Bradley?for best boy rider, to
" Masters S. AV. Richardson and
Aug. W. Smith. A special purse
to the best gentleman rider was
awarded to Sheriff L. P. Guffin.
LUXC1I.
If now fatigued with the excitement
of the morning, and the glare
and dust of the arena, we are tempted
to follow the example of others,
and partake of a quiet lunch on
the rocks and in the cool shade,
near the clear bubbling spring, we
have only to go a few paces below
the hillside to find all the accesso
ries and conveniences of a charm?
ing repast
BASS BALL.
At three o'clock in the afternoon
1 of Wednesday, tlie match game be!
tween Abbeville and C'okesburyi
, was played at the grounds of the |
Abbeville club, and was witnessed j
by a large number of both sexes.!
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iUJ'. V. XX. V. ?' WIIV4 J V* V-.-V-. ,
wood, acted as Umpire, and after a
close and exciting1 contest, announced
a victory for Abbeville?
the score standing 54 to 51.
ANNUAL MEETING.
On Wednesday night the Annual!
Meeting of the Society was held,i
and after hearing the report of
"Win. II. Parker, Esq., the Secretary
and Treasurer, and some remarks
from the President, Col.
Aiken, the old officers of thei
Society were re-nominated and reelected.
Both the President and
Secretary begged to be relieved
from duty, but their services were
regarded as too valuable to be dis
pensed with at this time, and in
deference to the earnest wishes of
the Society they consented to act
for another year.
On Friday the Premiums were
awarded, and the crowd dispersed,
and the Fifth Annual Fair was
numbered among the things that
were. AVe trust that it furnishes
an earnest of what the next will be.
THE PLACE TO EDUCATE YOUR
DAUGHTERS.
It is with just pride that Abbeville
may congratulate herself upon
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trie enoris which sau huh imhuu iu
the cause of education, and that in
the number and excellence of her
various institutions of learning she!
stands unsurpassed, and perhapsI
unequaled. Prominent among the
best institutions of the State, we
would mention the Masonic Female
College, located at Ookesbury,
under the Presidency of Mr. Benet,
I whose scholarly attainments ana
administrative abilities eminently
fit him for so responsible and dignified
a position. In this great
work of education he is assisted by
an able and efficient corps of teachers,
who possess in a large degree
the art of imparting instruction,
of controlling their pupils, and ot
commanding their respect and confidence.
The location of this College
is also a very attractive feature.
It is in the midst of a moral and
pious community of excellent people
and where they may enjoy the
pleasure of attending religious exercises
every Sunday at the various
/.V> 11 rif trkTT*n TMirt nfni?o.
phcre is as free from malaria as thej
summit of the Blue Ridge itself,
and, as a consequence, the health
of the town is as good as that ot
the most favored locality in the
State. The pupils of this College
are not subjected to many of the
petty annoyances that are so often
met with at other Colleges, and we
believe this College wh'ch has so
lately been organized, has only to
be known to reccive the largest patronage
accorded to any similar institution
in the up-country, Ma
eons everywhere, we doubt not,
will take a lively interest in an institution
which was organized at
their instance, and whose enterprise
and liberality have reared and
paid for the superb College building,
which is a credit to the fraternity
and the pride of the beautiful
village which it ornaments.?W.
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The Associate Reformed Synod
meets on the 23d inst., at Mt. Zion
Church, Lincoln Co., Missouri. A i
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numoor ui me iiniiim^in nuiu x/uvj
West will be in attendance. The
Associate Reformed, Presbyterian 8uggente
Due Weet as a suitable place
for the noxt meeting.
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The Evangelical Alliance.?We
have read wilh much ploasuro the
letters of tho .Kev. Wm. L. Pressly,
published in the A. R. Presbyterian, in|
regard to the meetings of the Alliance.
He wields a graphic pen, and
gives an interesting sketch of men
and measures.
In attendance upon the Fair
last week, we had the pleasure of
meeting Presidents Bnnner and Benef
of the respective Female Colleges, I
at i>ue West and Cokesuury.
OUR COURT,
tthd October Term of dllf Cdttrt
ttas opened bore at 10 o'clock on
Monday last, with the following
Grand and Petit Juries, and was then
adjourned over, to await tho arrival
of his Honor, Judge Cooke, who came
On the o'clock train from Greenville:
Grand Jury?L W White, Jas II
Pen-in. T P Ouarles, Jno M Cochran,
J F Livingston, J W Fowler, Win
McGill, Jerry Bacon, Zed Kay, David
Brookn, Jas Jackson, Nimrod McGhee,
J no A Wier, Henry Titus, G A
Douglass, J no Callaham, W M Armstrong.
Petit Jury No. 1?Emanuel Andor-|
son, Charles Allen. 13 A Brown, Andrew
Cobb, Alfred Cochran, Jno
Cowan, It P Creswell, Isaac Cannon,
Jeff Widotnan, Wesley Hearst, J W
Fife, Philip Grant.
Petit Jury No. 2?Jacob Miller, II
M Hill, J C Henry, Jno T Miller, P
DMoragnc, Jno L McNeill, Andrew
Price, W N Huberts, Ctesar liazor1;
T O Hmnn l?nvnnlllli
IVCI'tiUIl iiv/iuoj nuiii^ *"~J ?j
E L Tolberl.
Ilis Honor in his chargo to the
Grand Jury, stated that l?o had on
previous occasions so fully instructed
them as to their duties, that he did
not deem it necessary now to reiterato
what he had said. lie deeired,
however, to eall their attention to a
I point of difference between himself
and an associate on the Bench, Judge
'Mat-key, who, according to the public
press, had been instructing jurors
that the Tupper Law had been repealed,
except as to incorporated cities
and towns. On the contrary, his
Honor held that the Act of Assembly,
passed at tho Session of 187l-'72,
which conferred upon tho County
Commissioners all the powers previously
exercised bv the Commis
/ f
sioners of roads, as to the license and
sale of spirituous liquors, fully recognized
tho operation of the law
throughout the County. "\Ve have no
doubt but that this is tho correct
view of the law.
The following Truo Bills were
found:
State vs. Isaac Morris and Samuel
Morris, as to second count, charging
receiving stolen goods, knowing them
to be stolen.
Stato vs. Frank Graves, grand larceny.
Same vs. Rena Johnson, grand larceny.
The following bills were thrown
out:
State vs. Evcridge Cain, assault and
battery with intent to kill.
Stato vs. Alfred Titus, assault and
battery with intent to kill.
State vs. Henry Adam and others,
not.
In the ease of tbe State vs Geo. ft.
Hansom, for grand larceny, the prisoner,
after an earnest defence by Gen.
McGowan, was found guilty of petit
larceny.
In the ease of the Slate vs. Isaac
and William Morris, for receiving
stolen goods, the defendents were
j ably defended by Col. Thomson, aud
! acquitted.
| Tho criminal business of tbo Term
j is light, and tho Grand Jury were disi
charged on Tuesday afternoon, after
I making their Presentment, which we
publish in another column. His llonj
or complimented them upon the faithful
manner in which they had disl-t
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cnargt'U mcir uuiicp, ;mu uupi-u mm
their successors would be equally efficient.
Solicitor Wythe is representing the
interests of the State with his usual
efficiency and courtesy. Among the
gentlemen of the Bar from other
Comities in attendance, wo observe
Thos. M. Wilks, a member of the
Greenville Bar.
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Religious.?We had the pleasure
on Sunday afternoon last of hearing
an excelent sermon delivered in the
Court House here, by the Rev, C. II.
To}t, D. I)., Professor in tho Baptist
Theological Seminary at Greenville,
from Matthew x:34, ' Think not that
lam como to send peaco on earth;
I came not to send peaco, but a
sword." Tho learned divino showed
that there were two sets of promises
contained in benpture: ono presenting
the antagonisms and conflicts
which would nccessari'v attend the
establishment of Christianity; and
tho other the perfect peace which
would crown its work. Peace was
the legitimate fruit of conflict; and
conflict was Its antecedent and neces*
eary condition. These points ho il
lubtrated by vurious pussages of Jewish
history, and sundry citations from
the books of the New Testament
Tho contest- he said was a spiritual
one; first in the heart of cveiy true
believer, and second between tho opposing
ranks of tho friends and one
mics of tho Christian faith. It was
a contest about thoso ccntral truths
which form tho ground-work and
pillars of Christianity ? the prevalence
of sin?the necessity of atonement?tho
Divinity of the Saviour.
Tho sermon closed with an earnest
exhortation to zeal and djligence, as
prompted by a view of tho great issues
at stake. Dr. Toy is one of the
cloareat thinkers and ablest divines
in the State, and is an ornament to
tho Church of which he is a member.
to. Col. II. W. D. Byron, late private
Secretary to the Governor, anil
now Treasurer of Union county, was
in town last week, as the gnct?t of
Senator llollinsbead. We had the
pleasure of receiving a call from him
at our office.
Runaway.?A borne attached to a
buggy, both the property of otir
townsman, Wm. llill, Esq , lute Judge
Df Probate, dashed off on Monday
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evening, wnusi sianaing in mo public
square and made a wreck of the bagf?y.
There was no ono in it at the
time.
fhe Cpttdii Prospect,
ThGlierhplus^cdMnkM a hope: j
fulvicwof the prospect qf ^jio 'potr :
ton market, and the maintenance pf|
good prices for the staple. Its argUrj,
ment id based upon tho increased and 1
increasing demand. It says: ,
"The increase in the annual yield
of cotton since the war, which closed j;
in 18G5, and especially tho cotton
yield of the lust three years, and the .
almost assured yield of tho crop now
being picked, prove conclusively that 1
emancipation has stimulated rather '
than checked the planting interests
of the south. The agricultural bureau
estimate the acreage planted
this year a' 8,049,000 acres, or 949,.
000 acrcs more than last year, and
notwithstanding panics, the cotton
rates remain little changed in the
market, and the demand is increasing
instead of diminishing. The steady
increase in the demand for cotton
during tho last three years is proved
by the amountconsumed by European
cotton mills during that period. In
1870 the English cotton mills consumed
1,052,000,000 pounds; in 1871,
1,150,000.000 pounds ; in 1872, 1,170,AaA
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UUUjUuv jjuiniuM j aim 11 i? esumuieu
that they will consume this year, 1,300,000,000
pounds. The amount
required to supply the mills on the
continent of Europe has increased in
an about equal ratio, and the conclusion
is irresistible that cotton is every
day enlarging its spheres of usefulness,
and that its market value
must increase rather than diminish."
The reason that more is not realized
from its production, is that its cost
is unnecessarily higb. The planter
borrows money at ruinous rates of
interest, that he may cultivatoa large
plantation, and pays away all his.
profits in usurious interest. The true
remedv as the Anneal surreests is to
sell one-half of one's land and cultivate
only so much of the remainder,
as the planter can do ou liifl own capital.
In this way ho will bo ablo to
supervise bis labor and mako it effective,
and abovo all to keep the
profits that ho realizes. To do otherwise
is to become poorer from year
to year, and finally land in bankrupt
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fiST Wo had the pleasure during
tho past week of receiving a visft
from Col. J. P. Thomas; tho Principal j
of tho Carolina Military Institute, located
at Charlotte, North Carolina.
Col. Thomas is well known to our
people from his long connection with
tho Stato Academy in Colnm
j bia as its able Superintendent; a3 the
|fearless and independent Editor suc'eessfully
of the P/tanix and Carolinianj
and as the eloquent canvasser in behalf
of lhc Blair and Seymour ticket
of 1868. His Institute opened in October
last with four professors, and
has now an encouraging attendance
of students. With a full curriculum
of study, and able professors, it seeks
to impart a high grade of scholart>kip,
and appeals to the generous patronage
ef the whole South. Among its pa
trons it numbers Col. Aiken, and
other well-known citizens.
Insurance. ? Wo direct attention
to the advertisement of Messrs. DuI're&Pcrrin,
who are the active and
polite agents here of the "Georgia
Home," the "Germania and Uome," of
New York, and tho "Old Dominion,"
of .Richmond, Va. They rcprcsont in
all a capital of over $10,000,000, and
are prepared to take risks upon property
of all kinds, including gin-houses,
cotton, etc. The Companies the}*
represent aro of tho most reliable
c haracter. The Home, of New York,
has paid since its organization over
eighteen millions of dollars. The
capital and assets of theso Companies
range among the millions, and afford
a sufficient guarantee that all losses
will be prompt!)' paid. It is tho part
of true wisdom to insure one'c< property
now, and we can commend to the
patronage of our frinds those represented
by Messrs. DuPro& Pcrrin.
Give them a call.
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Tiie Legislature, in pursuance of
the Governor's proclamation, met on
yesterday at the State capitol The
present financial condition of the I
[State, tho adjustment of tbe debt. I
and the collection or mc ia.\u? wnn
form the important subjects for consideration.
His Exccllcnc)', it is said, |
will favor the issue of ono million ofj
dollars, in bills receivable, to be taken
in payment of taxes, as the best
mode of relieving the present stringency
of the money market. The
suggestion seems to be a good one,
and is said to have received the favorable
consideration of various
prominent leaders.
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Wo received a visit a few days
sinco from Mr. Wm. E. Simmons, the
active and accomplished agent of the
Charleston News & Courier. The News
<fc Courier is ono of the ablest and
most enterprising journals in the
South, and is devoted to thcadvooacj*
of its best interests. It is a wide (
' -i-t
a wake journal, wim auie euuunins u? ,
all current topics, and an interesting
miscellany and epitome of the daily
news. We commend it to the patron. ,
age of all of our friends.
Day* Mrs. Elizabeth Chiles, widow
of Alnjor John Chiles, and mother of
Mr. John 0. Chiles, Dr. Thos. Chiles, ,
Mr. Henjamin Chiles, and Mrs. Wade (
K. Cothran, died at her residence in
the lower part of the County, on Saturday
last, at the advanced a^e of ,
seventy-two years, and was buried at ,
lloreb Church, on Sunday. She was
for many years a consistent member
of the Baptist Church, and leaves a[
f.irplu of relatives and friends to;'
ruourn lier loss. <
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FROGRESS OF IMPROVEMENT.?M r.
F. B. Houston has commenccd work if
in the erection of his new brick store;|
on tho corner lot purchased fromji
Messrs. Cothran & Wilson. Tlicj
contract for the brick work has been .
taken by JRobin Guy. Tho wood
work will bo executed b\* Mr. II. him.
self.
J3T Mr. Cunninghnm, of thc!(
Yorkvillo Military Institute, and nj
son of Col. John Cunningham, is nowj
ou a visit to relatives Lore. j
Pregentnumt of the Grand Jury.
The Grand, ffury of AbbeYille ccfilnty
piake the folifiwintf preserititietttatthis,
the third terin of tlie court far the year
1873.
An examination of the Treasurer's
office shows that no actual money has
20111 e into his hands since the June
term of the court. He has received from
trial Justices say $103.93, all iu couuty
drafts.
The Auditor reports that the assess
ments this year were promptly attended I
to by the people, and that, for the most |
part, returns of taxable property remain
us they ^Vere rendered, although in a
few individual cases, the County Board
of Equalization saw lit to make some
changes.
Very few settlements have been made
in the Sheriff's office. He reports $368.81,
as the whole amount .of mouy belonging
to his office, for which he is
responsible.
The Clerk of the Court has no funds
in his hands. The Judge of Probate has
received since the last term of the court
?1133.05
The County Commissioners report the
entire debt of the county in round num
ucia iu ug jut'iusivc ui tuiitut
expenses. If in addition to the two
mills already provided for, the usual
levy of three mills for county purposes
should be authorized, it is believed the
county will be able to get out of debt
when the taxes shull have been collected.
Iu regard to the bonds of the Clerk of
the Court and Sheriff, the Grand Jury
find that the Clerk has strengthened his
bond to the satisfaction of the County
Commissioners, but the bond of the
Sheriff remains the same as it was at
the February term of the Court, at
which time it was reported upon by the
Grand Jury as being insufficient. Inasmuch
as the County Commissioners
in their report to the court recommended
that time be given the Sheriff and
Clerk of the Court to enable them to
strengthen their bonds, the Graud Jury
thought proper to pass the matter over
at the June term of the court, but when
at the last sitting of the court for this
year, they find that the Sheriff has not
strengthened his bond, after very great
lUUUl^UHCU I1U? UCUI1 glYUll IlJllJ, tllCJ
Ael culled upon to demand in the name
and on behalf the people of this county,
whose well-being and security they
have at heart, either that steps be immediately
taken to compel the present
incumbent to strengthen his bond, or
that the office be tilled by a person who
can give such a bond as will enable the
citizens of the county to feel that their
interests in the Sheriffs bonds are safe
beyond a question. The Grand Jury
fail to see uny virtue in requiring a
bond, unless a good one is given.
It has come to the knowledge of the
Grand Jury that there is a lunatic from
Abbeville county in the asylum at Columbia,
aa ? pauper, whereas his estate
amounts to about five hundred dollars.
The case is that of Mr. D. New. They
respectfully recommend that the case
of this lunatic be transferred from the
PnitnHf /Vmn\!uuintw)l*u fn tllfl Tiwlirn
V.UUUIJ WI111I14004V11\.1Q w/ l/UV U uv*bV w 1
Probate. They would also recommend
that seventy-four dollars now in the
hands of the Judge of Probate, belonging
to the estate of Susan Eaton, who is
in the asylum, be turned over to the
Treasurer of the c ninty, inasmuch as
this lunatic has been in the asylum at
the expense of the county for a number
of years.
TheCrand Jury would respectfully
recommend to the General Assembly
the passage of an act by which VV. P.
Mclvellar, Chairman of the Board ol
County Commissioners, will be entitled
to draw one hundred and fifty dollars
as pay for extra services. The services
1 rendered, and for which extra compensation
is recommended, are such as the
law does not eon template or provide
for. The performance of their services
was made necessary by the fire of November,
1872, when all the books and
papers pertaining to the office were
burnt. a consequence, the Chair
man of the Jioaril of county commissioners,
has been almost constantly employed
iu official business for the last
ten months, when the law does not
cxpeel him to be on duty more than
one hundred days.
The poor-house was visited by a committee
from the Grand Jury, and the
houses and premises were found iu a
cleanly condition. There are some repairs
needed on the roof of several
buildings, and in the judgment of the
Grand Jury, should l>e attended to at
once. There are fourteen white and
thirteen colored inmates. "With the
present force of laborers and stock, the
Grand Jury think that better crops
ought to be made, so that the expenses
of this important charge should fall as
lightly as possible upon the county.
Only two prisoners were found in the
jail, iu view of the recent escape of a
itwllnfmnuf f/?r irVun/1
U1JUC1 lUUltUiiviii 1UI 6tuiiM
larceny, the Grand Jury feel constrained
to enjoin upon the Sheriff greater
''igilauce over offenders committed to
his charge. If properly confined within
the sells, it does not occur to the
Grand Jury how any one could make
escape.
The School Commissioner reports
only fourteen schools in operation iu
the county that report to his office.
All the rest suspended, owing to the
lack of funds, de has under bis superintendence
123 schools, when they are
all in operation, with au average attendance
of 35 each. The Grand Jury have
been informed that some of tire school
trustees have been accustomed to authorize
the teachers, in making out payeertiflcates,
to sign for them. If such
has been the case with any trustees, we
recommend the discontinuance of the
practice.
In closing our labors for the year, we
would again testify to the uniform ur
banity and kindness exercised mwaius
us by li is Honor Judge Cooke and Solicitor
Jilythe.
All which is respectfully submitted.
L. W. White, Foreman.
Proposed Concert.?It is rumored
that Madam JJrignoli, the famed Caniatrice,
whose reputation is world-wide,
will give a Concert hero, during the
coming week, for a charitable purpose.
The occasion will present tc all
the lovers of music a rare opportunity,
which doubtless none will neglect.
Concert at Lebanon Churcii.?
Wo direct the attention of our readers
to tho announcement of tho con.
cert to be given at Lebanon church
on the Gtli of November. Tho occasion
piomiscs to be an attractive one
and will doubtless command a large
attenJance. Let everybody attend
and enjoy tho musical feast.
USf*3 A lato circular from tho Xew
Orleans Cotton rjxctiange, ior wr.icu
wo aro indebted to our friend, Mr. L.
\\r. Perrin, presents a flattering view
of our financial future, and anticipates
early relief from tbo present stringency.
Dr. Buist, the able pastor of
[lie Presbyterian Church of G'reonvillo,
has been suffering from a severe
Attack of typhoid fever.
ftaT" Mr. James II. Vance has arrived
in Cokosbury with a One drove
Df Kentucky horses, which he is seling
low.
Our post-master has been instructed
to send bis Northern mail
by the Air-Line, as tlierebj' gaining
:welvo hours iu tima.
AST* Our young friend, Mr Ilarry
Pinckney, of Charleston, is now ou a
risit to Abbeville.
Articles Unclaimed at tiie Fair,
>ne tutting collar, one white newby.j
Apply at White Brothers.
#5?" The 3'clle\v fever is abating in !
Memphis. 1
Sai> Accident,?We regret to learn
that durifrg tbd past week a daughter
of i)r. Thos. G. White, who lives in
thd vicinity of Ninety-Six, an inter?
csting girl of somo ten years, was
burned to death by the breaking of a
kerosene latnp. Sho was going np
stairs with the lamp in hand, when
sho tripped and fell, and was soon enveloped
in flames. Sho received fatal
injuries, from which sho soou died.
jjSgf' The Premiums for the Abbeville
Agricultural Society have
arrived and parties entitled will
will call at Messrs. White Brothers.
These premiums are greatly
superior to any heretofore given i
out and fully justifies the Policy of
the Society in purchasing this year
directly from the manufacturers in
New York;
I
ffigu We have received the premium
list of the Greenville Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, which is to
begin on Tuesday, the 4th November
next, and to continue four days. The
premium list is an attractive one, and
tho occasion promises to bo an interesting
and attractive one.
Mr. and Mrs. James II. Buskins
of Staunton, Va., wero thrown
out of their buggy, on Wednesday of
the past week, whilst on their way to
the Fair, and badly bruised. Their
escape was providential.
?
Bridge Building. ? Tho building
of the bridge over Hard Labor creek,
near tho Edgefield line, was let on
Thursday last to John E. Bradley, for
SG22.80, and that over Ilocky River,
near Young'a Mill, to the samo party
r*
ior $auu.
4 4^#
Tiie Chicago Convention,'which
mot on tho 1st October, in tlio interests
of tho great Vail read connection
with ti*o North-west, withont locating
a route, took steps for tho completion
of.a grand trunk railway between
that city and ono or nioro of tho Atlantic
ports.
A Good Suggestion. ? The Grand
Jury, in their Presentment, recommend
the passago of an Act to award
additional compensation to \V. P.
McKellar, Chairman of the Board cf
County Commissioners, for extra services.
The compensation has been
well earned, and should bo paid to
this active and efficient officer.
Bradley's Enamel Paint.?"Wo
direct attention to the advertisement
of this great chemical combination,
and refer to tho certificates which
Lcatifv as to its merits. Its durability
is its great recommendation, and
io all respects it is unsurpassed.
, Financial Promptness. ? The
I The Premiums for the Abbeville
|Agricultural Society arrived on
!Saturday the 18th and the money
was remitted on Monday, the 20th
instant.
The Crops generally aro turning
out well. Tho line clear weather ol
the past few weeks has been very favorable
for maturing and gathering
them, and wo may expeet an earlier
ingathering than usual.
"CI 1 1? C<??1 l.A
ItrS J'junui u i . uiuucn, .j n iiv
served out a writ of Habeas Corpus
before Jud^o Cooke, lias been remauded
to the Greenville jail.
jtST The Methodist Quarterly Conference
for the Abbeville Circuit
meets ot Sharon Church on the 24th
and 25th inst.
Grand Concert
OF
Sacred Music!
Aittas, Quartette, Solos, k!
will be given at
LEBANON CHURCH,
on tlic
6TH NOVEMBER XEXT J
by the
Choir of the Church!
The Rev. R. A. FAIR will deliver a
Lecture after the Concert?Subject?
"Music."
Admission, 50cts.; Children, 25 cts.
. Doors open at 7 o'clock.
Oct 22, 1S73, 2S -2t
DR. JOHN S. THOMPSON,
DEXTIST,
OFFERS 1iis professional services to
the citizens of Abbeville, and the
surrounding country.
Office over Citizens' Savings
Bank, Abbeville, S. C.
Oct. 22, 1873, 28-tf
Briic Forward Your Cotton.
THE price of cotton is still declining,
and every indication ia that
the prico will not be higher for days
and probably for fonths to como, for
"if the price of cotton is Jow when
but little is being brought to market,
how can we expect to realize higher
I prices when the receipts are heavy,
as must be the case soon. So bring
forward your cotton at once, and we
will cither buy in settlements of accounts,
cr ship, at the option of the
Farm or.
QUARLES & PERRIX.
Oct. 22, 1S73,
LADIES AXI) CJENTS
All Wool Under Tests, at
QUARLES & PERRIN.
Oct. 22, 1S73, 28-tf
SCHOOL NOTICE,
IT is heroby ordered, that all the
PUBLIC SCHOOLS of this
County do close on the
24TII INSTANT.
| School Trustees and Teachers will
| take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
W, M, PRESSIEY,
School Comm'r.
Oct. 22j 1S72. 2S*lf
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Hair Goods.
l^TI DOZEN" FRONT
JAJ BRAIDS,
10 Dozen Cable Braids,
10 Dozen Long Braids, all
shades, just received at thei
Emporium of Fasinon.
Shawls!
An Elegant Stock of Shawls,
ranging in price from 7oc. to
$15, at the
nnmnnifTiM m FUcnTnilf
liniruuiuni ur mmiiuu*
,TT
Dress Goods.
Shirts, ..
Corsets,
Laces,
Ribbons, &c.,
in great quantities, at the?
Emporium of Fashion.
Millinerv.
/
The best Stock in South Carolina,
at the
EMPORIUM OF FASHION.
Oct. 22,1873, 28-tf
ABE YOU IHSTOED ?
IF NOT, CALL ON
Ptt|3rc & P err in,
AGENTS,
who represent
The Georgia Home, of Go*
lumbus, 6a.
The Germania, of New York.
The Home, of New Tork.
The Old Dominion, of Bichmond,
Va?
whoso capital and assets aggregate
Ten and a fcalf Millions,
($10,598,573.00)
Wo write on Merchandise, Buildings
of every description, Furniture,
GIN HOUSES, COTTON, &c., at
"Board Kates."
DuPre & Perrin,
General Insurance Agents.
Abbeville, Oct. 22, 1873, 28-3t
Ml ?<PJ_ rt_1.
sneriH s oaie.
Trustees Dc La Howe,*)
against (-Execution.
Peter B. Moragne, J
BY virtue of an Exenution T will
sell at Abbeville Court House
on Sale day in November next, within
the legal hours, two tracts of land:
The Home Tract,
containing 400 Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands of A.
Guillebeau, J. A. Gibcrt aud others,
? n 11 1 lirt
i Oak Hill [Place,
containing 300 Acres,
more or less, bounded by land* of
Wm. Peak, Sales, and otlitrs,
levied on as the property of P*l?r
BowioMoiagne at the suit of Trustees
of I)e La Howe.
Terms of Sale cash.
L. P. GUFFIN,
S. A. C.
Sheriff's Office, )
Oct. 13, 1873, tf J
Bridges to Let.
NOXE of the Scaled Proposal# bein<f
satisfactory, the building of
.Now Bridges at the following points
will be let to the lowest bidder*, at
A bbeville Court Honse, on the 30th
inst, at II u'elock A. M: Over jRoeky
Kiver at McCalla's Mill; over Long
Cane at Maekav's Mill and at Morton's
Mill. Terms and specifications
made known on day of letting.
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners,
W. H. TAGGABT,
Clerk.
Oct. 17, 1873, 28-Zt
Citation for Letters of Administrettai.
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
By C. W. GUFFIN, Esq,, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, T. G. Martin mad?
suit To me, to grant him Letters of
I Administration of tlie Estate and effect*
iqf Leonard P. Andrews, late of Abbe?
I ville County, deceased.
i THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
land admonish all and singular the
" r ?.i
I kindred and creditors or b?iu jjeuuam
, P. Andrews, deceased, that they be atiq
appear before me, in the Coqrt or
Probate, to bo held at Abbeville Cqurt
House, South Carolina, on6h November,
noxt, after publication hereof, at 11
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Adminr
iteration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this21st
1 day of October, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-three, and in the ninety*
eighth year of American Indepen^
der.ee.
Published on the 22d and 29th day of
{October, 1873, in the Abbeville l'rcu
and Banner.
C. W. GUFFIN,
Judge of Probate.
I Oct. 22,1873 28-2t*
SADDLES! SADDLES!
WE have on hand and for sale,
low tor Cash, a SPLENDID
STOCK of SADDLES, BRIDLES,
BUGGY WHIPS, WAG OX WHIPS,
' etc., &C.
Quarles & Perrin.
I Oct. 21, 1873.