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Mr. Editor: Accompanying this note are two instruments of writing, which please publish for the edification of the public.

The first is an extract from the "Bureau's" monthly report of August last. With one of the cases in this report I am familiar, viz: that of Wiley Jones.This case is doubtless with malice aforethought falsely reported, for no "white person" had ever been suspected by either whites or blacks, and to-day, after every possible investigation, suspicion strongly rests upon a black man, and, in all probability, upon the very scoundrel - DeKnight - received his information.

The second in a verbatim et literatim copy of a letter written from Abbeville C.H., to a collared man in Columbia. Read it, Mr. Editor: read it, my fellow - citizens and reflect whether the public welfare does not demand the arrest of this cosmopolitan freedman? This Edwards represented Fairfield in the late mongrel convention; he now proposes to represent Abbeville on another battle-fields. Shall he do it? Does policy demand that we should still further crouch before the roaring lion? Does not self-preservation good us to board him in his den? Verbum sat.

Respectfully,
D. WYATT AIKEN.


Extracts from W.F. DeKnight's Report of Bureau Affairs in Abbeville County, for the month of August 1868.

"My report of outrages by white agains freedman exhibits 13 cases, in which violence was resorted to; but it is safe to presume that not one-half of such cases that occur are ever heard from.

The general condition of affairs in the County is more deplorable. The life and property of no one is secure, and this applies with all the more force to the unfortunate coloured race. They can at best secure but little or no reduces for wrong done, and the white man seems privileged to inflict whatever injury he may choose on them, with perfect impunity. They are in fact, a greatt deal worse off now, in as far us their personal safety is concerned, than when  they were slaves, for the it was certainly to the interest to they owners to at least preserve their property from abuse; but now, being no one's possession, any one may injure them at pleasure.

The following facts will fully illustrate this:
In last April, Wm. Bradley, coloured, was shot in the leg, by Tyler Logan, white. Hart referred this case to Squire J.S. Chipley, who, as he afterwards explained, being on the point of going off, sent It to Squire Farrant, at Greenwood, who did nothing with it. On my calling on Mr. Chipley for an explanation, in June, he the wrote out the warrants in that and another case referred to him by me, directed to any lawful Constable, &c., and sent them to me, saying he could get no one to serve them. I therefore turned them over to the Sheriff, who returned them to Chipley, with whom they still rest.

Geo. Matthews, freedman, living on Mr. Chipley's place, having complained to me

It will be seen from my report of outrages for the month, that in the case of the shooting of Henry Shird, freedman, by Dennis Stacy, white, no arrest had yet been made, and I may add in all probability never will be.

The 17th case reported is that of the killing of Wylie Jones, an old freeman, by some white person unknown, on the night of the 25th, about two miles out from Cokesbury.  It appears the intention must have been to kill his son-in-law, for whom he was mistaken, who has taken a somewhat active part in the ranks of the Republican party.  The old man hearing a horseman approaching his som-in-law's house, where he was staying, and thinking it must be some friend of his who had passed by in the early part of the evening, whom he wished to see, he got up and went to the door, where he was immediately shot at and his in three different places, with buckshot, his assailant at once making off.  He lingered by a few moments after and then died of his wounds.  I do now know that any particular person is suspected as having committed this foul deed, and of course nothing is being done to ferret out the murderer.

The 4th of September, Jeff Buchanan, freedman, was shot dead by Wm. Tolbert, white, at Buck ----, 12 miles from Abbeville.  He was shot in the fields, I presume at work.  No particulars as yet an no arrest.


PASTORS STUDY OF THE AMEC
Abbeville C II Sept 10 1868

Mr N E. Edward My Dear Brother i am pleased to have the opportunity to address you with a few lines which I hope will find you well with all the family Give my love to mother and tell her that i am well dear Ed as I lurnt some time that you will likely would e on of the Electors of this Congressional District I take this opportunity of giving you a Breaf sketch of the State of the country in these paris - it is my candid conviction that we will carry the District  But we will do it by wading thrue a see of Blood and climbing a mounting of dead mens bones for this vile retches, the white man, us bushwhacking my people on every hand they are also beating them Whiping them running them of in short they are moving heaving and Earth to subdue my people in something less than a month's time the vile retches have killed one man as Cokesbury, on in the While hall settlement on near Lowndsville. They Burn the Houses of the cooked people they whip them & Beat them worst that they did as slaves for then the had some protection, for if you take out a warrant ngance on of these Rascalumns the scoundrels that are in office will take the warrent & go to the mourderer & tell him to get out the way but with all that wreched have done my peopl stand  We are now preparing for a nother demonstration a like that of Saturday with slanted Banners then we will sweep the plater -- Give my love to all tel Nash that ho must straiding himself out before the people for if he gets crushed now this will Brake him down for Ever i must close by saying to you to take care of yourself & remember that you have your children to take care of James Ross sends his love yo ---- I am your Devoted brother
HARDY D'EDWARDS


The august assemblage of niggers, scalawags and carpet-baggers, who style themselves the General Assemble of South Carolina 


FOR THE ABBEVILLE PRESS.
CARD.
OFFICE B. R. F. & A. L., }
Abbeville C. H., S. C., }
September 30, 1868. }

The the Editor of the Abbeville Press:

DEAR SIR:  Relative to the killing of "Wylie Jones," (freedman), referred to by "D. Wyatt Aiken," in today's Banner, I desire to state that at the close of the Report quotes from I announced that, on the more recent application and affidavit of the son-in-law of the murdered man, based on strong circumstantial evidence, a warrant had been issued by the Clerk of the Court here, in the absence of the regular magistrate, for the arrest of a white man, who had a few days previously shot another freedman, as the murderer.  Ipse dixit--"Verbum sat!" Stet.

Please insert in your able paper and oblige,

Very Respectfully, Your obedient servant,
WM. F. DE KNIGHT.
P.S.--Will the Abbeville Banner please copy?


LECTURE ON HISTORY.--By reference to the advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. E. R. Miles will give another of his interesting Historical Lectures on Monday evening next.  We wish him an overflowing house, and feel assured that no one who was present on the former occasion will fail to be present on the next Monday evening.  The subject is one which calls forth all the powers of the talented speaker, and each succeeding lecture will doubtless grow in interest.  If you wish to be entertained, go!--to be instructed, go!

We learn that there was a rousing meeting of the Democracy at Lowndesville on Saturday last, as which the Hon. Thos. Thomson delivered an able and eloquent address.

We learn that the caterpillar is going great injury to the cotton crop of our district, which will be materially shortened by their ravages.

The Board of Directors of "The Auxiliary Bible Society of Abbeville" will meet in the office of Messrs. Perrin & Cothran, on the last Wednesday in October next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. R. A. FAIR, Recording Secretary.
Sept. 24, 1868.

The latest rumour repeating Ex Gov. Orr, is contained in the statement in Northern prints that he has determined to take up his residence in St. Joseph, Mo., and to resume the practice of law.

Hon. A. H. Stephens was in August a few days ago, returning home from the Virginra Springs, with his health much improved. He brings around tidings from the Northern and Western Canvass. 


WASHINGTON, September 20.--The Alabama delegation met the President by appointment, this morning.  The Secretary of War was present.  The president gave the Committee assurances that order wold be maintained in Alabama, and the State Government would be maintained.  The Secretary of War prepared a letter for Gen Meade, which he will deliver to the Committee at 10 tomorrow, when they will depart for Atlanta, to deliver the document to Meade.

Lieut. Scott states that in the recent fight in Texas, among nine persons killed were five white men painted like Indians.  Despatches from Gen-Sherman confirm the recent command.  They had been all rescued.
There was a short Cabinet session today.


FAILURE OF THE SURRATT CASE.-- The indictment agains John H. Surratt, for conspiracy to muder President Lincoln having quashed, the trial on the new charge on conspiring to kidnap the President, &c., has terminated in the discharge of the prisoner, his counsel having pleaded the statue of limitation, which, after argument, was allowed by the court.  The statue referred to is the Act of April, 1790, which requires that indictments for treason or other capital offences, except murder, and indictment for forgery, shall be made within three years of their alleged commission, and indictments for all other offences within two years.  The indictment which has just been dismissed, charged the prisoner with conspiring to kidnap or abduct the President of the United States, and on the counts an assault and battery up on the President, which would being it within the limitation of two years.  The statue of limitation, however, excludes from the benefit of its provisions fugitives form justice, and It was argued bu the counsel for the prosecution, that Surratt, in charging the crime, makes no averment that the accused was at any time a fugitive from injustice.  The counsel for the prosecution have determined not to abandon the case, but to present a new indictment to the next grand jury.  The penalty of the offence with which he is charged, is imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both, at the discretion of the court.


CONSIGNEES.

The following named persons have freight in the Deport of Abbeville.

J W Thomas, Trowbridge & Co, J Hereford, C T Haskell, Dorsay &


AT THE 
"MARSHALL HOUSE CORNER."

Just received fresh groceries, consisting in part of 

SUGARS, all grades,
COFFEES, Rio-laquara and Java,
SYRUPS; all grades,
CHEESE & MACCARONI , (Italian)
MACKEREL in kits half barrels and barrels.
GOD FISH, CRACKERS, SODA, CREAM, BUTTER, and SUGAR. CANDLES, SOAP, SALT, LARD. B. B. PAILS, BUCKETS, TUBS, CHURNS, LIQUORS, and WINES and every thing else in a FIRST CLASS GROCERY STORE.

Also a complete assortment of Leather, Sole Upper, and Calf Skins (genuine French,) finding a general stock.
A liberal deluction from regular prices will be made on all bills of Leather and findings sold to manufacturers.

EXTRA Country Flour and Meal constantly on hand.
TROWBRIDGE, & CO.,
Sept. 25, 1868,--22 tf.

PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a Mortgage form George Allen to W. Joel Smith, I will sell, at Abbeville Court House, on the first Monday in October next,
ONE STEAM ENGINE,
BOILER
AND FIXTURES,
Complete, and one pair
MILL STONES.
TERMS CASH.
H. S. CASON, Agent.
Sept 23 47 2t

LIFE AND FIRE
INSURANCE!!
THE subscriber is still Agen for some of the best and mort reliable Fire and Life companies in existence. The Piedmont Life company, has had unparailed success, and still Insures on the half of each basis. Even the cash part may be paid in quarterly or half-yearly instalments and still parties will participate in profits. A man or woman' at thirty years age, can secure a Policy for two thousand dollars by paying five dollars and seventy five cents, every three months, and surely no one is so poor as not to be able to meet this small amount, and this leave o dependent family a competency at death.
ISAAC BRANCH

THE DUE WEST
FEMALE COLLEGE.
THE Winter Session opens on MONDAY, the 6th of October. The Faculty the same as last year. A full College is expected,
RATE OF TUITION
Primary Deparmen, per Session, $10 00
Academic      "    "     "      15 00
Collegiate    "    "     "      20 00
Music, Piano       "     "      21 00
Use of Piano       "     "       2 00

NOTICE
TO
TAX  PAYERS.
I HEREBY give notice, that I will be at Abbeville, C. H., on Sale day in October next, and the day following for the purpose of collecting the third quarterly return of taxes, on merchandise, manufactures, &c.
S. A. HODGES.
TAX COLLECTOR.
Sept. 25 1868--25 2t.

THE STATE OF South Carolina,
Abbeville District--In the Court of Ordinary.
By WILLIAM HILL, Eng., Ordinary of Abbeville District.
WHEREAS, application has been made to me by Robert W. Millford, for Letters of Administration of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Josepg Millford, doc'd, life of the District and State afore said.
Therefore, by these presents, I call upon the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before me, at a Court of Ordinary for Abbeville District, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Saturday, the 3d day of October next to show cause why said Letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of September, 1868.
WILLIAM HILL, O. A. D. [SEAL.]
Sept 23 47 2t

T. F. Brodie, D. R. Hudgins H. C. Hudgins.
BRODIE & CO.,
Factors and Commission Merchants,
NORTH ATLANTIC WHARF.
CHARLESTON. S. C.
Liberal advances on Cousignments in hand.

REFERNCES.
Messrs. Cameron. Barkley & Co., Charleston. S. C. ;  H. T. Peake, Esq., Gen'l Sup't S. O. R. R, Charleston, S. C. ; T. B. Jeter, Pres't S. & U. R. R.. Union, S. C. ; Hun B. F. Crayton, Andersons, S. C.

D. R. SONDLEY
Is. our Agent at Abbeville, and will receive all cotton and country produce and made LIBERAL ADVANCES on the same.
September 18, 1868, 21, tf, "

South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.
By WILLIAM HILL, Ordinary of Abbeville District, S. C.
WHEREAS, application has been made to me by Nathan A. Edwards, for Letters of Administration, with Will annexed, of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of William O. Pureley, dec'd, late of said District.
There are, therefore, to cite and admonish the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to be and appear before me at a Court of Ordinary for Abbeville District, to be help at Abbeville Court Hunse, on Friday, the 2d of October next, to show cause, if any they cap, why said Letters of Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 17th day of September, 1868.
WM. HILL, O. A. D.
Sept 23 47 2t

THE ARROW TIE!

ABBEVILLE-IN EQUITY.

Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner, vs J. H. Cobb, et. al.

PURSUANT to order of Court, I will sell at Abbeville Court House, at public outcry, on Sale Day in October next, (5th,) the tract of land near Abbeville known as the Tustin Tract, on which J. R. Hamlin resides, in two tracts, said tract bounded by lands of R. H. Wardlaw, T. C. Perrin and torahs and contains 127 acres more or less.
Terms Cash. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER,
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }
Sept. 11, 1868, 20, 3t

Parker, Commissioner, vs. J. E. Lyon.
PURSUANT to order of Court, I will sell at public outcry, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next, (5) the Tract of Land known as the Willie Calhoun, Edwin Parker and others.
Terms Cash, Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

Morrow and wife vs. R. A. Archer and others.

PURSUANT to order of Court, I will sell at Abbeville Court House, at public outcry, on Sale Day in October next, (5) the tract of land near Abbeville Court House, late the Real Estate of J. P. Cromer, deceased, 237 acres, more or less, bounded by lands of J. L. Gilmer, Samuel Robinson and others.
Terms Cash, Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

J. B. Armstrong vs. Eliz Armstrong and others.

PURSUANT to order of Court, I will sell at public outcry, Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next, the Real Estate of Wm. Armstrong, deceased, as follows:
1. The Winter Tract--230 ACRES, more or less, in Anderson District, bounded by lands of Mrs. Cowan, Widow Robinson, Mill Tract, an others.
2. Tract No. 2. (Wilson & Armstrong Tracts) 210 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of J. Armstrong, A. Cowan, Robinson and others.
3. Mill Tract, 6 1/2 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of Estate of W. Pearman, deu'd, Tract No. 2 and others.
4. Another Tract, 370 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of J. M. Branyan, W. Y. Walker, Geo. Alewina and others.
Terms, Credit of 12 months with interest. Purchasers to give Bonds with two good suretics and mortgage pay costs in Cash and pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

Alston vs. Pettigrew

PURSUANT to order, I will sell at public outcry, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next, (5) the tract of land near Willington, known as "CHERRY HILL," 1302 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of A. Burt. O. T. Porchor, and others.
Terms, half cash.--As to other half credit of 12 months, with interest. Purchaser to give bond with two good sureties, (With right to pay the whole in cash.) and pay for papers and stamps.

to give bonds with two good sureties, (with right to anticipate payment), pay for papers and stamps.
Titles not to be delivered till payment is made in full.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

Aiken vs. Wardlaw.

PURSUANT to order, I will sell, at public outcry, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next (5), all the Real Estate of H. W. Wardlaw, deceased, (except the tract assigned to Mrs. Wardlaw for Dowry), 1000 Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of H. H. Cresswell, J. A. Partlow, and others. This tract may be divided into 2 or more tracts, of which plats will be exhibited on day of sale.
Also the Remainder, in the Tract assigned for Dower, 250 Avres, more or less, bounded by lands of Capt. Cresswell, Thomas Coleman, J. A. Partlow, and others.
Terms, half cash--As to to other half credit for twelve months and interest. Purchasers to give bonds with two good sureties, (with right to anticipate payment) pay for papers and stamps.
Titles not to be delivered-till payment in full is made.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

Hodges, Adm'r, vs. Higgins.

PURSUANT to order, I will sell at Abbeville Court House, at public outcry, on Sale Day in October next, (5) the Real Estate of W. W. Higgins, dec'd, on Watts' Creek, 158 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of A. Agnew, S. J. Hodges, and others. Remainder in tract of 76 ACRES, more or less bounded by lands of John Higgins, A. M. Agnew and others.
Terms Cash.  Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }

Richey and wife vs. Hodges et al.

PURSUANT to order, I will sell at public outcry, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next (5) the tract of land upon which Elizabeth Hodges lately lives, 214 ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of Wm. Hodges, Marshall Sharp, and others.
This Tract may be divided into two tracts.
Terms, credit of 12 months, with interest. Purchaser to give bond with two good sureties, and mortgage, pay casts in cash, and pay for papers and stamps.
WM. H. PARKER.
C. E. A. D.
Commissioner's Office,
Sept. 10, 1868        }
Sept. 11, 1868, 20, 3t

The State of South Carolina

ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.

IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY
By William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District.
WHEREAS, application has been made to me by Phares C. Martin for Letters of Administration of all and singular goods and chattels, rights and credits of Phares Martin, late of Abbeville District, deceased.
There are, therefore, to cite and admonish the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before me, at a Court of Ordinary for Abbeville District, to be held at Abbeville Court House, on Friday, the 21 day of October, next to show cause, if any, why said Letters should not be granted. 
Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of September, 1868.
WM. HILL, O. A. D. [SEA L
Sept. 17, 1868, 21--11

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