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AND?RSON C. H., S. C. THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE. K>, iS73. JBST Congressman Elliott will accept our thanks for a number of interesting and valua? ble public documents. Col. E. C. McClure, of the Chester Re? porter, and Miss Jeannie E. Wylie, of that place, were married 6n the 9th inst. We beg leave to congratulate "Ned" and his fair bride upon the happy event, trusting that the rosy chain of Love may hind their hearts until life be closed. -?? . ? mu i {gg- We have to record the death of Mrs. Edwards, an aged and most respectable lady, which occurred" at the residence of her son-in law, Rev. J, S. Murray, on Sunday last. Her life was singularly pore and beautiful, and her days were closed among lovng children and descendants, who attested their affection and reverence by loving devotion during a pro ttracted illness. The funeral services took place on Monday afternoon, in the Baptist Church, and were conducted most solemnly and im? pressively by Revs. L. M. Ayer and D. E. Frierson, after which the remains were depos? ited in the adjoining graveyard. Free Schools. All persons interested should remember that the last Saturday in .June is the day designated by law for the voters of each school district to assemble at their usual places of meeting, for the purpose of levying the local tax for school purposes. This is an important matter, and the voters ought to manifest an interest in the subject, so that a proper levy be made to meet the wants of their respective school districts. It will be remembered also that the annual convention of school trustees and teachers will foe held in the Court House on Saturday next, in accordance with the call published in these columns* Railroad Courtesies. In connection with the obsequies in honor of the late Minister Orr, we desire to express the thanks of the several Committees from Ander? son, and on behalf of the immediate friends of the deceased, for the polite and abundant cour? tesies extended by the railroad officials in the transmission of the remains to this point, and the free transportation to and from Charlotte for the Anderson delegation. We are likewise indebted to Col- Thomas Dodamead, Superin? tendent of the Greenville and Columbia Rail Toad, for unusual facilities in transmitting dis? patches relative to the arrangements for the funeral over the telegraphic wires while the remains were en route to this place from New York. Col. Dodamead furnished special cars for the accommodation of the various delega? tions: passing over bis road, and the like cour? tesy was extended by Col. J. B. Palmer, the President of the Cliarlotte, Columbia and Au? gusta Railroad.' In anticipation that the body would come by th6 way of Charleston, a similar Courtesy was tendered by President Magrath, of the South Carolina Railroad. We deem it proper to make this prompt'ackuowledgment of the kindness manifested by these gentlemen, as their aid and assistance has been most val? uable to our citizens in completing arrange? ments for the due execution of the honors to the lamented dead Newspaper Changes. * . The Greenville Mountaineer, with, all its ma? terial, has been sold to John C. Bailey, Esq., of the Greenville Enterprise, who will consolidate the two journals under the name of the Enter? prise and Moiaita?icer. This, arrangement causes the retirement of G. E. Elford, Esq., from tile arduous labors of journalism, with which he has beeu connected from his early youth. Li point of connection with newspa? pers for an uninterrupted period, Mr. Elford may be regarded as one of the oldest journal? ists in the- State, and we feel and know that the fraternity loses one of its most honored and conscientious members. His career has not been brilliant, but his work has been well performed, and now that he goes to other avo? cations, we part from him with sincere regret. Mr. Bailey has our best wishes for continued prosperity in the management of the combined journal. We neglected to mention last week that the Columbia South Carolinian has been suspended. It fought gallantly against odds, aud we regret the financial embarraisracnt leading to its sus? pension. We trust th* principal editor, Wm. H. McCaw, Esq., will resume his labors in an? other field of newspaper enterprise, as the State cannot afford to let his peculiar talent as a writer remain inactive. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mr. Editor : In consequence of the great need of farmers in their fields, there has been a great drought in business in our town, and the prospects are very good for the drought to continue a while longer. Why do we not get up something to drive iff the monotony of such a life as wa now live 2 Some time ago, a Liter? ary Society was proposed, but there seemed to be such little aspirations for mental improve? ment among the citizens of our town, that I believe the proposition was only supported by a few. Nevertheless, there are a sufficient number in favor of the enterprise to undertake it, and I respectfully ask that they meet on Saturday next in the f'i>tirt House, at 5 o'clock 1 in the afternoon, to take into consideration an organization, and to discuss any mutter that may come up in connection with the enter? prise. _ " E. Upland Rice.?The editor of the Greenville Republican makes the following note of a recent visit to Anderson : While in Anderson last week we saw a curi? osity for the up-country?a rice field containing seventy-five acres, in a line state of cultivation. Two or three years ago, John It. Cochrao, Esq., fjurchascd the" place ?bwc alluded to, at a very bw figure, it bcinj; at that time a miry marsh, and totally unfit for cultivation. Mr. Cochnm has thoroughly drained the land, and built em? bankments at regular intervals, and by means ?f water-gates can flood the entire field at j pleasure. Last year ho produced forty bushels i of rough rice to the acre, which he sold for one ! dollar and a half per bushel licit; this year the yield will be much heavier. When we reflect tmat this result was obtained' upon laud pre? viously worthless, it is a high commendation of the industry, energy and enterprise of its , owner. THE ORR OBSEQUIES. In New Yoi-Ic. From (he New York JEIerulJ, 14lh inst.. The last sad, solemn rites and manifestations of respect, as far as this city is concerned, were paid yesterday to-the remains of the late Minis? ter Orr? From early morning to the hour of the removal of the casket there was an increas? ing i nterest shown in the solemnities of the day. The succession of visitors desirous of passing the remains in the Governor's Room was con? stant, and it was estimated that about fifteen hundred persons up to noon passed the casket, eacli one showing a very reverential respect. The casket was guarded, as on the previous day?, by a Masonic guard. About half-past two o'clock the arrangements for the setting out of the funeral procession were commenced. Before this was formally commenced Deputy Grand Master Ell wood E. Thome briefly addressed Mayor Havemeycr, and said that on behalf 01 the Masonic fraternity, and also for the rela? tives, whose feelings in the matter were strong and heart-felt, he desired to sincerely thank the Mayor for the manner in which the city had done honor to the memory of so distinguished a Freemason and houored citizen as the late Min? ister to Russia. He now accepted the trust which the Mayor had hitherto so faithfully re? spected. Mayor Haveraeyer, in response, said that in resigning the trust committed to him to the Masonic fraternity, he felt that he was still do? ing honor to one whose death was a public loss, and while deeply sympathizing with the rela? tives and the Masonic brethren, he felt pleasure in showing his appreciation of the deaa by en? trusting the final disposition of the body to such distinguished care. Alter a short delay, caused by the non-arri? val cf the coramanderies from New Jersey, the casket was taken up by ten Sir Knights of Mor? ton Commandery No. 4. The baud in the ves? tibule of the City Hall then played a solemn dirge, and the procession was formedin the fol? lowing order: Grand Commandery of the State, headed by Grand Commander Frank Howell. Marshals of the Grand Lodge. Pall bearers. Body borne by ten Knight Templars. Son and friend of Governor Orr. Grand Lodge of the State of New York. Common Council. When the body reached the foot of the steps the Fifth regiment drum corps sounded three long rolls. The body was taken to the hearse, which was drawn by six gray horses, while the Knight Templars formed a triaugle into which the hearse was drawn. At this moment wherever the eyo rested there were masses of people, showing, by their silence and good order, how solemnizing the spectacle was. The vestibule over the City Hall was crowded by ladies and gentlemen. Owing to the excellency of the Masonic arrangements there was very little delay in forming the pro? cession. Thii hearse containing the casket was drawn by sir. white horses, covered with black netting, and each led by a colored groom. The. escort was headed by eight officers of the Mounted Squad, and twenty-five officers of the Broad way Squad, Inspector Dilks having gen? eral charge of the police. The. route of the procession was along Broad? way to Dr. Hepworth's church in Madison avepue. Along the lino of the streets there was a large concourse of persons lining the sidewalks, and on the public buildings flags floated at half-mast. At Lord & Taylor's the building was draped in mourning, and a ma? sonic symbol was placed in the front of the building. at the church. The procession was expected to arrive at the church at four o'clock, but it was not until after live that the head of the procession reach? ed the doors. The arrangements at the church were conducted in admirable order, under the direction of Messrs. Kent and Stiner. The body of tho church was appropriated to the Masons and to the government and municipal authorities. The consequence of this was that, when the doors were thrown open to admit the procession, there was no difficulty in finding seats for every applicant who had the privilege of entree. The different rows of seats were reserved as follows: The rows in the centre aisle, imme? diately in front of the platform, for the rela? tives of the late Russian Minister and his for? mer intimate friends. The first seven rows in the section at the extreme right and left for the Knights Templars. Olficers of the! army and nt-vy were .to be accommodated with back seats i:i the central section, directly behind the members of the Common Council and diplo? matic 'lorps. After all these were seated the doors were thrown open, and the privilege was largely used. Every available standing place was oc? cupied, but there was not the slightest indica? tion of confusion. The body was met at the entrance by the Rev. Dr. Hepworth and Dr. Tyng, jr., who read the service of the Episcopal Churca with an effect that was truly solemn? izing. After the reading of a portion of the fifteenth chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians the Rev. Dr. Hepworth delivered the following address: dk. hepwokth's address. Brethren?There are some events too grand and at the same time too awful to express, they are so eloquent in themselves; they stand in no need of interpretation by human lips?and this is one of them. We are standing amid the awful iilence of death. It teaches its one lea son, .'ft impresses a lesson upon our hearts in such fashion that we cannot rid ourselves of it. It will follow us wherever we go. It will re? appear in your imagination for many a year to come, ana it will breathe into our hearts its sadue&s, even during the rest of the coming days. You and I are taught in this event of the uncertainty of human life. As we are to? day our brother was a short time since, and as our brother is to-day so you and I will be ere many years have gone. No man can lay the thought too closely to his heart that we are living, brethren, in the midst of uncertainty. No man can count upon the toorrow. Though he has the wealth and the riches of a thousand mines he cannot buy a moment. Though he be powerful, with a hundred armies at his call, it is nothing. Death overtakes us when we little expect it, and he is always sure of coming off at last the victor. I beseech you, brethren, to remember this fact: To-day alone is yours ; to-mor;ow is not your property ; you have no right to it and no claim upon it. Agaiu we arc taught the value of faith, tlial which alone can smooth a dying pillow is the humblest faith in the providence of God. It is that alone which can stay the tears when wc stand face to face with the darkest hour of life. It is faith alone that gives us the power to endure, and to endure always and at all times, at the hour of midnight as well as at tho hour of midday, and to say, "Thy will be done." Brethren, faith and faith alone is what wc need, Let us have more of it; let us live in it; Ictus live by it, so that when wc come to die we need not be afraid. Think to day, if you have never though! before, on the question of death. Im? itate that noble man who trusted in (Jod al? ways, and never doubted. May that Christian trust be yours, and your confidence be in the everlasting Father, and may that be yours and mine. May the anchor of hope be yours. May wc not fear when ibis senior warden comes to us in the shape of death with his level, and lays us low. May we not be afraid when the junior warden comes in the shape of justice, aud tries us with his plumb. May lie find everything as it should be. Then wo shall hear the call without alarm. Wo shall look up to Goil and greet the great secret all ahme, without any fear, and praying with His bless? ing upon our lips always. We shall thank Him for all the blessings of this present time, and l?? afraid of nothing that, can come to im in i he future. "So nude it be with us." The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. Edward Hopkins, and the hymns aud anthems selected for the occasion were rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs. G. Sheppard, Miss Sarah Barron, George Simp? son and J. R. Thomas. G. W. Morgau, organ? ist; Mr. Edward Hopkins, director. There was a Masonic chorus of forty male voices. PROGRAMME. The Masonic funeral ceremonies followed those of the Episcopal church, and were per? formed by D. G. M. Thome, R. H. Thomas, R. W. William, T. Woodruff and R. W. Morri? son. Prayers were offered by Dr. Ewen and Dr. Sehoemeker, and the benediction brought the services, which lasted two hours and a half, to a close. The body was then taken from the church, and, after being placed in the hear3e, was given in charge of the Seventh regiment, who were drawn up in line along Madison avenue. A procession was then formed, as follows: Mounted police under Sergeant Westing. Police escort, 25 men, under Inspector Dilks. Washington Grey Troop, Capt. Wylie. Seventh Regiment, N. Y. S. N. G., Col. Clark, preceded by their drum corps and band. M. E. Grand Council R. S. M. M. E. Grand Chapter R, A. M.., State of New York?M. E. Grand High Priest Thomas C. Cassidy, presiding, with R. E. Comp. G. Van Vliet as Grand Captain of the Host. Master Masons' lodges in the regular orders. the members of these lodges appeared in black clothes, high hats, white gloves and wearing plain white aprons, with sprigs of cassia in the left lappel of their coats. The officers of the lodges wore the insignia of their respective offices, but no staff of office appeared in the procession. the knights .templar, who formed the body guard around the remains, followed next They were attired in full uni? form, viz., cocked hats, white gloves, baldricks and swords. Grand Commander Stowell acted as Commander of the K. T. The Grand Lodge of the State preceded the hearse, which was surrounded by the Grand Commandery of K. T. of the State. The son of the deceased, with Col. Childs, of South Caroliua, Dr. Fontaine, the late pri? vate secretary of the deceased Minister when he was Governor of South Carolina, followed next, after which came Governors of States and Territories. Officers of Army and Navy. Officers of Civil Service United States. Judges of State and City Courts. Members of Congress aud Legislature and citizens. The procession moved through Madison avenue, Forty-secoud street, Fifth avenue, Fourteenth street to Eleventh avenue, where the ranks were opened and the hearse passed between them to the revenue cutter. Arrived there, the body was taken off and placed on board en route for Jersey, where a train was ready for its reception and removal to South Carolina. On Fifth avenue there was an immense crowd. Every window was occupied, and the walls of the Reservoir were thronged with spectators. It was a general remark that never since the funeral of Mr. Greeley had so much respect been shown by the people generally to a distinguished citizen. In Columbia. Special Correspondence of the Intelligencer. Columbia, June 15. The remains of the Hon. James L. Orr? Anderson's and perhaps the State's most dis? tinguished son and statesman?arrived here by the train from Charlotte to-day at 2 p. m. Arrangements had been made by the Masonic fraternity and by the State authorities to give the body a public reception. The Committees from Anderson?the one of the older citizens headed by Mr. 13. F. Cray ton and the other of the young men of Anderson and vicinity head? ed by Mr. S. M. Pegg?reached here Saturday afternoon, and in company with a Committee from the State Commissioners appointed by the Governor, of which Mr. D. H. Chamber? lain was chairman, took the train that night at 11 o'clock with the expectation of meeting the remains at Charlotte, N. C. There was a break in the road, however, aud a detention of several hours just beyond Chester, and in consequence the Committees met the down train at Fort Mills, and getting aboard returned with the remains to Columbia. James Lawrence Orr jr., and Mr. W. Y. Leitch, of Charleston, and Col. L. D. Childs, of Columbia, accompanied the remains. When the train reached Columbia, there was a large concourse of people assembled. The Masons were out in large numbers and full regalia, the various State Committees were on hand, the United States Officers and some of the Soldiers were there in fatigue dress, and four companies of colored State Militia in full uniform completed the imposing part of the assemblage; besides these, there were a hetero? geneous mass of individuals of all classes, the whole numbering several thousands. The casket containing the body was turned over by Mr. Chamberlain, Chairman of the Committee to proceed to the State line, to Attorney Gen? eral Samuel W. Melton, the chairman of the Committee of reception, and being taken by the pall bearers?Gov. F. J. Moses, Attorney General Melton, Dr. J. F. Ensor, Mr. Z. P. Moses, Mr. Jacob Levin, Judge R. B. Carpen? ter, Mr. J. H. Sawyer, Major H. Noah, Mr. Hardy Soloman, Mr. John McKenzie, Mr. G. W. Waterman and Col. T. J. Robertson?was borne through the ranks of the Masons, formed in opened column, to the hearse. The Hearse was a very handsome one, gorgeously ornamented with silver plating, decked with black ostrich plumes on top, and drawn by four stately horses, richly caparison? ed. The procession was then formed, with the fine band of Music of tho Eighteenth U. S. infantry at its head, as follows: The City Officials and their guests, Aldermen O'NeiU and Voigh, deputized to represent Charleston on the occasion; the hearse attended by six pall bearers on both sides, and immediately iu rear old Henry, the faithful body servant of the deceased while Governor, who had asked and received a place in the procession. After the hearse followed a brctt, in which sat young James Lawrence Orr, Win. Patterson, the son in-law of the deceased, who met the remains at this place, Col. Childs and W. Y. Leitch ! then came the Masons, followed respectively by the Anderson delegations, the United States troops, the colored Militia, and a number of buggies and carriages. The procession marched up Blanding street and down jMain, with a large number of peo? ple following on the side-walks, to the door of the State House. The pall bearers then lifted the casket from tho hearse, and proceeding through the ranks of the procession formed iu lino on either tide, bore the body, followed by the various committees and organizations, to the Hall of I he House of Representatives, which had been prepared to receive it. The room was draped around the windows, over the Speaker's stand aud along the galleries in mourning, am' hung with United Stales /lags. ' In the centre a kind of dais covered with black cloth was erected underneath a canopy of na? tional flags, supported by four uprights draped in black and white cambric. Upon this dais the casket was placed by the pall bearer9. Underneath the canopy and just over the casket cross pieces were run, tastefully dressed with evergreens and flowers, and there hung therefrom immediately over the coflin a pen? dent of arbor-vita}, in which was interlaced the name of the distinguished deceased. The casket is an exceedingly handsome one. It is covered with black broad-cloth, scalloped and fluted along the edges. The handles are massively plated with silver, and along the sides above and below is run a band about an inch and a half wide of silver and white silk brocade. There are silver cords, too, along the fluting of the edge of the upper lid of the casket, and attached to these cords, hanging down to the depth of the coffin at the head and at the feet, are large, rich tassels of silver and silk. On the top of the casket were three large wreaths of beautiful white and yellow flowers, and one with a sprinkling of pinks in the cen? tre, which were presented in New York. At the head is a broken column, dressed in white and yellow flowers, which it is said was brought from St. Petersburg. Underneath the wreaths is a massive silver plate, upon which is the in? scription : JAMES LAWRENCE ORR, Born at Craytonttlle, South Carolina, May 12th, 1822. Died at St. Petersburg, April 23, (May 5,) 1873. Shortly after the body had been placed upon tho dais, and after the committees and the spectators had arranged themselves in the Hall and in the galleries, the Attorney General as chairman of the commkcee of reception ad? dressed the Governor, informing him that he had discharged the duty assigned him, met the body at the depot, escorted it to the State House and now consigned it to the care of His Excellency, to receive such further honors as he might direct. The Governor replied, re? ferring to the distinguished character, ability and services of Judge Orr, saying that too much honor could not be done his memory by the State he loved so well and served so faithfully. At the close of his remarks, he turned to Mr. R. A. Keenan, chairman of the Masonic guard of honor, and committed to his keeping the re? mains, which he said would lie as they were in state until to-morrow morning. In the morning, the remains will be attended by committees of the Masons of the State and of the City Council, and by the Anderson del? egation to Anderson Court House. The ceremonies here cannot be looked upon as altogether so successful as they might have been and should have been, considering the eminent position of Judge Orr in the State, and the very large number of warm friends and admirers he had in this city among the demo? cratic or conservative people, who were en? tirely ignored. There has been a great deal of talk about the matter here, and some very indignant comments upon the splenetic atti? tude which Gov. Moses has assumed. TRELAWNEY. In Anderson. The train bearing the remains of thelament ed James L. Orr was detained on Monday eve? ning by an accident occurring a few miles from Belton, and in consequence many were disap? pointed as the hours passed in anxious sus? pense. At length, however, the train came in sight of the depot, and the large crowd of per? sons in waiting assembled upon the platform. The Anderson delegations, including a portion of the Citizens Committee, with B. F. Craytom Esq., as acting chairman, and the escort of young gentlemen under the leadership of Capt S. M. Pegg, were accompanied by committees representing the Masonic fraternity in Colum? bia, the State authorities and the municipal au? thorities of Columbia, who had been specially designated to attend the remains to this point. When the train stopped, a small number of the Anderson delegations and a few immediate friends were joined by a special committee from the Masons here*, and the body was conveyed by them to the hearse, drawn by four splendid white horses, and afterwards quietly conducted to the late residence of the deceased?the as? sembled hundreds being requested to remain behind, as it was not desirable to have any de? monstration at that time. The body was de? posited for the night in the parlor, where Gov. Orr was wont to receive his friends, and soon after those in attendance- quietly withdrew. A special guard from the Masons was designa? ted to watch over his remains during the night On Tuesday morning, deputations from the Anderson committees, accompanied by the guard of honor from Hiram Lodge, No. 68, proceeded with the hearse to the residence* where the remains were again received nnder their charge, and conveyed through Calhoun and Main streets to the Masonic Hall, the bell tolling in the meantime. Arriving in front of the Hall, a large multitude assembled, and the remains were formally delivered into the charge of the Masons. This was done by a few re? marks from Mr. B. F. Cray ton on behalf of the I committees from Anderson who had been with the remains for the two days previous, which were addressed to Hon. J. P. Reed, chairman of the Citizens' Committee, who in turn re? ceived the remains, and in a touching and elo? quent manner alluded to the life and services of the deceased, concluding his remarks by placing the remains in charge and keeping of the Masonic fraternity. His remarks were re? sponded to briefly by Mr. James A. Hoyt, W. M. Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., who confided the charge in a special manner to the Guard of Honor, of which the Senior Warden, Maj. W. W. Humphreys, was the chief. The body was then conveyed to the centre ef Ma? sonic Hall, and there deposited beneath an arch, surrounded by the habiliments of mourn? ing. Time'and space preclude any description of the Hall, which was tastefully and elabor? ately decorated. In a short time, the doors were opened and visitors began to come in, continuing throughout the day, and while the body lay in state. As we go to press at an early hour, wc can? not give a full account of the proceedings yes? terday. At O2 o'clock the remains were car? ried by the Guard of Honor to the Baptist Church, to enable a greater number of people to view the casket and its ornaments, and tes? tify their rcspeet for the noble dead. The Masons assembled at 10 o'clock, and towards ' cloven o'clock marched in procession to the Baptist Church, where the religious services of j the Episcopal Church were performed by the Rev. Ellison Capera, of Greenville. When these services were concluded, the procession was re-formed, in the following order, viz: Band of Music. Tiler of Hiram Lodge, No. 68. The Stewards. Master Masons, representing the various Lod fes, to wit, Furman Lodge, No. 170, Belton <odge, No. 130, Hermon Lodge, No. 116, Bar nctt Lodge, No. 106, Centre Lodge, No. 37, Pendletou Lodge, No. 34, Williamston Lodge, No. 24, and Hiram Lodge, No. 68. Treasurer and Secretary. Senior and Junior Wardens. Past Masters, Including Masonic delegation from Columbia. The Bible, Square and Compasses. The Master and two Deacons. The Officiating Clergyman. The Body. Pall Bearers. The Family of the Deceased. The Citizens' Committee from Anderson. The Delegation of Young Men. The State Committee. Municipal Committees from Columbia and Charleston. Orr's Regiment of Rifles. Citizens Generally. The procession, under direction of Maj. W. W. Humphreys, Chief Marshal, and his Assis? tants, Messrs. John H. Clarke and L. H. Seel, proceeded to the Presbyterian graveyard, where the mortal remains of James Lawrence Orr, the honored and useful citizen, were finally interred with the solemn honors of the Masonic fraternity. For the Aiidcrson Intelligencer. Minister Orr?Public Meeting of the Young Men. The young men of Anderson and communi? ty assembled in the Court House r--. June 12th, in public meeting, for the purpoae of appoint? ing a committee to meet the remains of their distinguished fellow-citizen, Hon. Jas. L, Orr, late Minister to Russia, in Charlotte, N. C, outside the limits of his own native State, and from thence escort them home to Anderson, S. C. S. M. Pegg was called to the chair, and A. C. Laughlin requested to act as secretary The object of the meeting was fully explained by the chairman and other gentlemen, after which it was announced by the chair that the meeting was ready for business. A resolution was then adopted, by which the following gentlemen, thirty-four in number, were appointed a committee to meet the re? mains of Minister Orr in Charlotte, N. C, as stated above, and also to offer to the bereaved family the heartfelt sorrow and condolence of | the young men of this town and community in this sad bereavement which has befallen them. S. M. Pegg, , A. C. Laughlin, J. B. Lewis, W. W. Keys, Newton Scott, A. 0. L?ngsten, E. M. Tavlor, W. A. Alexander, John MeGratb, J. P. Reed, jr., J. B. Neal, Wm. Wilson, B. F. Wilson, L. P. Smith W. A. Dickson, McN. Cochran, J. S. Ashley, J. R. Williams, W. S. Ligon, R. S. Hill, G. F. Tolly, G. H. Symmes, J. J. Fretwell, D. Cumiskey, F. K. Breazeale, J. H. Bewley, B. F. Moss, C. W. Webb, C. A. Young, J. Feaster Brown, L. H. Seel, W. G. Browne, M. M. Hunter, J. R. Moseley. Palmetto Orphans' Home. The Trustees of the Palmetto Orphans' Home, located in Colombia, are gratified in announc? ing that Mr. S. R Caughman, of Lexington, has consented to canvass the State in behalf of | the above institution, and that he has been ap? pointed a special agent for this purpose. They deem it unnecessary to make any elaborate ap? peal to the people of the State in behalf of this charity. The Home speaks eloquently for itself, when its mission is considered. The Trustees earnestly commend Mr. Caugh? man to the public, and trust that his exertions as the agent of the Palmetto Orphans' Home may meet with such a liberal response as will enable them to place upon a permanent basis an institution that addresses itself to the sympathies of every generous mind. J. W. PARKER, President Board Trustees. Value of Minority Representation.? Mayor Medill, of Chicago, one of the fore? most advocates of minority representation, writes a letter to Hon. S. F. Hunt, of Ohio, saying that the system adopted in Illinois "proves in practice to be just what was prom? ised and predicted in its behalf." The follow? ing is an extract from his letter: "The new system commends itself as more democratic than the old. The whole mass of the people are now represented in the popular branch, instead of a mere majority, as formerly. Every voter, whether a Democrat or Republi? can, has now the man of his choice in the As? sembly to represent him. Neither party is now unrepresented in any district. Ihe mi? nority is no longer practically disfranchised, as was previously the case. The vote of the ma? jority is not impaired or disturbed. The stronger party at the polls have control of the House, but the weaker one is represented in proportion to its strength. The unjust monop? oly of representation is. broken. Every Dem? ocratic district elected two Democrats aud one Republican, and every Republican district two Republicans and one Democrat to the House." The Party of the Future.?The Repub? lican party has heretofore had everything its own way in Iowa, but the farmers seem to be determined to run a schedule similar to that already in operation in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. A farmers' convention, composed of men of all parties, was held in Washington, Iowa, on the 2d inst., to nominate candidates for the Legislature and county offices. Every township in the county was represented, and, judging from the vigorous tone of the resolu? tions, Wie delegates were a resolute set of men. They denounce the State Legislature for fail? ing to pass a law regulating railroad rates, aud declare that no candidate for the Legislature will be supported who will not pledge himself to vote for such a law, and to refuse to accept passes or any other petty bribes from railroad corporations. The candidates whom they named arc required, in accepting the nomina? tion, to abandon all former political connec? tions, aud to profess allegiance henceforth only to the interests of the farmers and working men. It is expected that a State Convention of the same character will soon be held in Iowa. AST The July number of Gotlcy's Ladtfs Book is on our table, filled with interesting matter for the ladies. The steady excellence of this magazine renders it a general favorite among the fair sex. ? The Abbeville papers record the. death of Dr. J. W. Hearst, well known in this section, and who represented Abbeville in both branches of the Legislature before the war. He had been in feeble health for some lime, and died of heart disease, in the 00th year of his age. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AITD OTHERWISE. ? Senator Sumner's health is reported to be completely restored. ? The Pope has completely recovered from his late indisposition. ? Ex-Governor Foote, of Mississippi, is gone to live in Washington. ? Hon. Alexander H. Stephens has again become the sole proprietor of the Atlanta Sun. ? One day last week nine hundred and fifty one persons sailed from New York for Europe. ? Mr. Schuylcr Colfax is announced as the Fourth of July orator before the Cincinnati Odd Fellows. ? After a sermon in Atlanta last Sunday, Bishop Pierce collected upward of eight thou? sand dollars. ? The last rumor is of a new Republican newspaper to be established in Kingstree, Wil? liamsburg county. ? Mr. R. M. T. Hunter is now mentioned as the probable Conservative candidate for Gov? ernor of Virginia. ? Col. Thomas Thomson will deliver the oration at the Masonic Celebration in Abbeville on St. John's Day, 24th inst. ? It is stated that the Ladies' Lee Monu? ment Association, in Virginia, have in hand about thirteen thousand dollars in money. ? Mrs. Wright, wife of Mr. James A. Wright, one of the proprietors of the Abbe? ville Medium, died at Abbeville on Thursday, the 12th inst. ? It is said ex-Queen Isabella is about to proceed to Rome, for the purpose of a confer? ence with the Pope upon the prospects of the Bourbon family in Spain. ? Rev. W. F. Pearson is the popular pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Ninety-Six, and is doing a good work among the people at that place, says the Abbeville Medium. ? The Greenville Mountaineer complains that there has been an unusual amount of sick? ness in that town during the present season, and advises a liberal use of disinfectants. ? A colored man, while digging on the Vale Royal plantation, near Savannah, a few days ago, unearthed seventeen thousand dollars, which had been buried by a miser some eight years ago. ? In Henderson, Ky., on the 14th of June, an insane man, attending a circus, killed a child with a club and injured a number. He was arrested after receiving three shots from the police. ? Mr. Hinton Rowan Helper, author of tire "Impending Crisis," who is now in South America, is expected to return some time this fall, when, it is rumored, he will publish a work calculated to make quite a sensation in the po? litical world. ? Wm. McKiulay, a prominent colored cit? izen of Charleston, died last Wednesday at his residence in that city. He paid more taxes than any other colored man in Charleston, and was an upright representative of the best class of colored citizens. ? Captain Semraes, the former commander of the Alabama, attended a wedding at New bun-port, Mass., last Wednesday evening, at which several of the other guests, who were owners of vessels which he had destroyed, re? fused to be introduced to him, ? Colonel Chapman and Captain Samuel Chapman, former officers in Mosby's guerrillas, have been appointed postal mail clerks, eacli at a salary of fcl,200. Mosby is securing all the appointments he desires in Virginia, much to the disgust of the Republicans of that State. ? Russia must now be added to the list of nations actively engaged in arctic discovery. The Imperial Geographical Society has made use of its special advantages to send out an ex? perienced Siberian traveller, M. Tschekauowski, on an expedition, which is well supplied aud equipped for two years. ? George S. Campbell, lately employed in the office of the Abbeville Medium, died at his home in Pendleton on Sunday night, St-hjcst.,. of consumption. Mr. Campbell was a young mau of agrcable manners, kind disposition and steady habits. He was married only a few months ago, and leaves a sweet and affectionate wife to mourn his untimely demise. i ? The Virginia Republicans, after a long series of protests against Mosby's control of. Federal appointments in Virginia, have at last succeeded in securing one for a colored route agent^ and consider that they have turned the tide against the great guerrilla chieftain. The President, however, at last accounts, only made Virginia appointments at his request, and ig? nored the Republicans. ? Rev. J. B. Ezell, a Baptist clergyman, convicted of Ku Kluxism and sentenced by Judge Bond to five years in the penitentiary at ? Albany, has been pardoned by the President. The pardon was obtained through the influence of Dr. J. B. Simons, of New York. Mr. Ezell alleged in his defence, on his trial, that he only connected himself with the Ku Klux to use his best efforts to prevent the commission of crime. ? The Stokes case, which has been dragging its slow length through the Courts for over seventeen months, seems to stand exactly where it did at the start. The Court of Appeals have granted a new trial, and the murderer has a fresh lease of life. What the issue may be of the new trial, it is, of course, impossible to con? jecture ; hut it seems to be exceedingly doubt? ful whether a rich man can be convicted of murder in. New York. ? The great Hoosac Tunnel in Massachu? setts is fast approaching completion, and, next to the Mount Cenis Railway Tunnel, is tho longest and mc it extensive work of the kind in the world. The city of Boston, which has hitherto been shorn of its trade in great meas? ure by its rival, New York, will retrieve, by means of this tunnel, a large portion of its business, and make the city a favorite depot for the shipment of goods to foreign markets. ? New Orleans has another new party move? ment under discussion. This time the impulse seems to come from the colored men. They profess to a conviction of the evils brought upon Louisiana by the infamies of the carpet? baggers, and say they are anxious for such changes aa shall best insure contentment and prosperity. They propose to have two commit? tees organized, representing the intelligence, honesty and industry of the two controlling races of the State, which shall take conusel on the important questions at issue; and, in case an agreement can be reached, its result shall be published as a solemn platform and cov? enant, with the proper names attached. ? The State Department has promulgated for the information of all concerned the act of Congress to prevent cruelty to animals while transported by railroads or other means of transportation'^ the United States. The act does not take effect till October 1, after which all railroad companies are prohibited from keeping animals in continuous confinement for more than twenty-eight hours without unload? ing for five hours and properly feeding and watering. If they are supplied on the cars with food and water this provision does not apply. The United States Courts have juris? diction in case of a violation of the law, and fines not to exceed $500 arc provided for each case. ? A case rivalling Jamdyce vs. Jarndice has just been heard in the Chancery Court of Kentucky. About two years ago a gentleman died and left his estate, worth three thousand dollars, to his two grandchildren. His debts amounted to fifty-eight dollars. An adminis? trator, with the will annexed, was appointed ; by some means the case was thrown into the courts, and attorneys being appointed, brought finally before the chancellor on the commis? sioner's report, to settle the fees. The attorney charged aud was allowed thirteen hundred dol? lars. The administrator, clerks and sheriff claimed the entire residue, leaving the children nothing. The chaucellor refused to confirm the report.