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Intelligencer. j^ndersoru S* C. public meeting? Anderson C. H., S. C7, July 3, i860.. A large and respectable-meeting of the. citizens of Anderson District was held in the Court House this day, in pursuance of a notice in last week's Intelligencer, to de? vise means looking to an early restoration of civil government in this State, under the authorities of the United States. Hon. James Jj. Orr was called to the chair, and briefly explained the objects of the meeting. James A. Hoyt was, on motion, requested to act as Secretary. On motion of Hon. J. P. Reed, a com? mittee of sixteen, consisting of one from each beat in the District, was appointed to prepare business for the meeting. The Chair appointed the following named gon tlemon: ' J. P. Roed, H. R. Vandiver, J. W. Morris, jr., Wm. Simpson, Nathan Mc Alister, J. C. Keys, Jere. Brown, J. C. Williams, J. Y. Fretwell, T. H. Russell, Maj. Geo. Seaborn, Dr. C. L. Gaillard, John-B. Watson, and D. T. Rainwaters. . In the absence of the Committee, Col. Orr. engaged the attention of the audience with a cloar and graphic statement of the condition of our public affairs, and im? pressed upon nil what he believed to be our duty in the present momentous era of our history, namely, the restoration, if possible, of civil rulo and government, and an acquiescence in good faith in the sup? port of the Government now over us.? His remarks v cre listened to attentively, and convinced his hearers of tho absolute? ly necessity for the enforcement of his convictions. . - Upon the conclusion of Col. Orr's speech; the Committee appointed to prepare busi? ness, for the meeting, reported through their Chairman the following resolutions, which were adopted, viz: Resolved, That the citizens of Anderson District respectfully request his Exccllon cy* Andrew Johnson, President of tho Uni? ted States, to take such measures as will lead to the early restoration of the Sfcite of South Carolina to her former relations with her sister States of the FederaJ Re? public, and as will restore tho peoflte- to the enjoyment of their civil and political rights in the Union and under tho Consti? tution and laws thereof, and remit them at an early day to the prosecution of their wonted pursuits. Resolved, That we will, in good faith, uphold and, maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States. Resolved, That we respectfully recom? mend to Preisdent Johnson, for appoint? ment as civil Governor of this State, our distinguished fellow-citizen, the Hon. W. W. Boyce, of Fairfield. - j Eesolved, That James L. Orr, B. F. Perry and Armfstead Burt be appointed Special Commissioners to communicate the foregoing application to the Bresident of the United States,' and to represent the views, feelings jind interests of tho peo? ple of this District. . Upon motion of J>, W. Harrison, Esq., the proceedings of this meeting were or? dered to be sent to the Intelligencer for publication. Tho meeting then adjourned. . JAMES A. H?YT, Secretary. _-4-; WASHINGTON, June 21. ' There will probably be some considera? ble delay in the appointment of a Provis? ional Governor for South Carolina. The delegation hero do not at all represent the Unionists of the State, the few there are to represent. One, who seeks to be tho giver of advice-to President Johnson, once said in Charleston that be ?" wished the Yankees had but one throat that he might Cut it." Another declared that he "would burn bis house rather than that a damned Yankee should pollute it with his presence;" and so on through.thc entire .iiet. It 'is likely, therefore, that South Carolina will be suffered to lie out in.the cold for the present. Dr. A. G. Muekey,the newly appointed Collector at Charleston, has returned to the city after his visit to West Point, and is showing up this psucdo South Carolina* delegation in vivid Colors. Ho^ charges that the men composing the delegation now here- were original secessionists.? The}T admit it to be true, and attempt no concealment. Colonel Yates, of tho dele? gation, entered Fort Sumfer immediately ?alter its evacuation by Major Anderson, and remained in the rebel military service until tho surrender of" Joo Johnston.? Others of tho delegation voted and acted as consistent secessionists throughout.? They are now here acknowledging them? selves defeated and subjugated. They ask nothing but pardon and early action in appointing civil officers. Tho State is at present without law, its oitizens are com? pletely humbled, a fearful proportion, of them arc literally destitute of all means of support; and starving, all mannercof lawlessness and crime is alarmingly on the increase, and only hope for the public or private virtue is admitted to lie in -the ; protection of federal law. The names of ex- Congressman" William W. Boyco and i Mr. Mollliley, are among those Submitted by the delegation as certain tcr give en? tire satisfaction-to the State, although febey disclaim all desire to influence the President's appointment. It can be said in Mr. Boyce's.favor that ho disagreed with a majority of South Carolintans, and declared for peace a year ago. Mr. Mclllilley voted against secession in the outset, and, like Governor Aiken, held aloof throughout tho war. There is evi? dently very little sympathy between these delegates and Mr, Maclfey, whose loyalty is accepted by the North without question. The delegation is to have an? other hearing on Saturday. New Orleans, June 19,1865. 'It is reported that-General Beauregard has been arrested and taken to Washing? ton. A veiy large and enthusiastic meeting was hole on Saturday night, welcoming home and endorsing Governor Child's aC, tion regarding the removal of the State and city officiuls. A? branches of trade have been active* since the restrictions on products have been removed. Great destitution provails in the interi? or of the Southern.States where there are no communications by water or rail. Tho rebel Geheral Albert Pike has ar? rived here. Judge Kellog, the newly appointed Col? lector of this port, has arrivedi Gen. Herron, commanding at Sbreve port, has issued important orders to re~ turn freemen to their former masters?un til the growing crops are gathered, which will prevent the* destitution and suffering of both classes. Definite contracts for pay and support are x-equired for the balance of the season. No private steamers have left yet for Texas. The transports are crowded with returning soldiers. At the session of tho Virginia Legisla? ture in Richmond, on Tuesday last, the message of Governor Pierpoint was re? ceived and read. After referring to the fact that tho status of the African racfy S.tate sovereignty and armed resistance to the national government are disposed of by the war, and recommending the avoid? ance of-any legislation calculated unne? cessarily to irritato the people of the State, the Governor announces his con? viction that the Alexandria constitution is entirely too restricted in its provisions regarding tho elective franchi^, and re? commends the extension -of that privilege to classes of' white citizens now deprived . of it. Ho is in favor of tho substitution of some such oath of allegiance as that contained in President Johnson's amnes? ty proclamation for the more exclusive one of the State constitution as it now Governor says : " As neither you nor I have control over that matter, it will of course not be a subject of your delibera? tions." He recommends- that tho State tax be increased from ten to fifteen cents on the hundred dollars, and the legal rato of interest to seven and three-tenths per cent. A joint committee of the two houses was appointed to prepare a bill' extending the elective franchise.?iV. Y. Herald, 23d. -,-?,-:-?: It is said that about fifty thousand ad? ditional troops, to be taken from the Ar? my of the Potomac, the Army of tho< Tennessee and General Hancock's com? mand, are to be mustered out of service, and that the preparations for the work have already been commenced. -#^ Governor Holden has invited the lead? ing Union men of the State to meet him in council at Raleigh, prior to the ap? pearance Of his proclamation, which is daily epeeted. stands. Eegardi