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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis. THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 14, 1874. 49* All communications must bo accompanied by the true name and address of the writer, In order to receive attention, and as a guarantee of good faith. We are not responsible for the views or opinions of correspondents. Editorial Rotes on Current Topics. The New York Herald is gratified to note that "The Decoration Association of Illinois" has resolved that it will make no distinction on Decoration Day, but will strew flowers alike on the graves of the Federal and Confederate sol? diers. "This is wise and tender," says t?e Her? ald. "Let our brothers find peace and frater? nity among the roses." The Orangeburg Times says the coming elec? tion for Governor will from all accounts be a lively one. The Radicals are going beck on each other in- a shameful manner. All sorts of frauds and corruptions will be exposed by them. Everybody is glad to see this, for when rogues fall out honest men will get their dues. No one has as yet been publicly nomiuated, but of course it has all been fixed by "The Party," who will have the honor to preside over the destiny of the people. An important meeting was held at Blooming ton, 111., last week. The advisory board of the State Farmers' Association met to decide upon the availability of forming an independent political party. It was almost unanimously de? cided in the affirmative, and a new party is to be organized, which shall include the members of all industrial organizations. A State con? vention will be held shortly to inaugurate the movement. The farmers and mechanics are preparing to oust the politicians, and the Illi? nois movement will become general within a year or two^ The 10th of May is the time usually observed throughout the South for the decoration of soldiers, graves. It is the anniversary of Stone? wall Jackson's death. Other days are selected, however, and in this community we have as often observed the 31st of May, which is the anniversary of the Seven Pines battle. As the suggestion of our correspondent last week has not yet been acted upon, why not observe the 31st of May in this town ? Every congregation has a ladies, society, we believe, and a commit? tee from each society might arrange the details and invoke the assistance of the gentlemen. A number of State elections will take place this year, and speculation is rife as to the probable results. Oregon will lead off on the 1st of June, with four tickets in the field?re? publican, democratic, farmers' and temperance. North Carolina will follow in the early days of August, and Kentucky will record its ver? dict a few days afterwards. Maine and Ver? mont exercise the inestimable privilege in September, which will be supplemented by New York, Illinois, Indiana and other States. In South Carolina, too, we will go through the farce once again, and judging from present appearances, we may well exclaim, "God save the State." The National Agricultural Congress began its sessions yesterday at Atlanta, Ga. This organization held its first session in Augusta four years ago, under the name of the Cotton States Congress, and has annually assembled since in the different cities of the South and West. The session will continue through the week, and the subjects for discussion include agricultural statistics, industrial education, taxation as affecting agriculture, co-operative business systems, American forestry and po? mology. Representative men in these special? ities are announced to lead in the discussion. Hon. J. R. Dodge, of Washington City, the statistician of the Department of Agriculture, will be in attendance upon the Congress, and proposes thereafter to make certain statistical investigations in the South. A bill has been introduced by Senator Stew? art, of Nevada, providing that Cougress shall resume control of the District of Columbia. The recent investigations demonstrated the exis? tence of fraud and corruption in the manage? ment of affairs in the District, and that the expensive and extensive improvements around Washington are nothing more or less than legis? lative jobbery, affording opportunity for a large amount of rascality. The new bill provides for the appointment of Commissioners to control affairs, to be selected from the different States. The white people favor the bill, as they are taxed excessively under the present arrange? ment. The colored voters, however, are strenu? ously opposed, since it would take away the delectable privilege of their enjoying the elec-1 tive franchise, which, to the average "ward of I the nation," is one of the chief delights of ) Washington life. The New York Herald intimates that Hon. E. B. Washburne, now Minister to France, will be appointed Secretary of the Treasury, in place of Mr. Richardson, who will undoubtedly walk the plank before a great while, if the President can find a suitable person to take the office. The appointment of Mr. Washburne, who has been a devoted friend of Gen. Grant from the outset of his career, will likely give satisfaction to the country, and promote har? mony in the administration. One would think, however, that a first-class diplomatic mission was preferable to a position in the Cabinet, especially since the past record of Grant's ad? ministration has not elevated the rank of a Cabinet minister, either in dignity or impor? tance, before the country. But Mr. Washburne may desire to secure a more active and positive position in national politics, since it is said that that he is troubled with Presidential aspira? tions. South Carolina at the Federal Capital. The anomalous-condition of affairs in South Carolina, as presented by the memorialists of the Tax-Payers' Convention, has evoked an earnest inquiry throughout the country, and received a patient consideration from the Ju? diciary Committee of the House of Represen? tatives. The members of the Judiciary Com? mittee are divided in sentiment and action, which gives to the country every phase of the subject. j The majority submitted a lengthy report through Hon. Lyman Tremain, of New York, and a summary of this report appeared in our last issue, which renders it unnecessary that we should reiterate the points and conclusions by which the majority are governed in their action. It is enough to know that this elabo? rate document coutains a positive denial of any relief for the tax-payers of South Carolina, through the intervention of the Federal gov ; ernment. The majority, however, seek to bring reproach for past conduct upon the respectable class of citizens who submitted a petition for I redress of grievances, which have been imposed under the forms of law, and maintained by the passive support of the general government. Only a meagre reproof is given to the horde of plunderers, whose blackened, shameful reputa? tion has received the strongest condemnation from the civilized world. The faintest shadow of hope is expressed for a better state of affairs. The majority report is thoroughly partisan in its defence of the Republican organization for past and present conduct, regardless of the op? pressive burdens thereby imposed and perpetu? ated. Hon, Charles A. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, sub? mitted a minority report, which clearly sets forth the grievances of the tax-payers of South Carolina, and proposes to have a thorough in? vestigation into the alleged frauds and abuses of the "organized system of brigandage" pre? vailing here. A brief synopsis of this report will be found upon our first page to-day. This is the Democratic view as to the condition of affairs and the remedy therefor. A third report has been submitted to Con? gress, embodying the views of Hon. Clarkson N. Potter, (Dem.) of New York, and Hon. Marcus L. Ward, (Rep.) of New Jersey. These gentlemen declare that whatever may be the condition of public affairs in South Carolina, the minority are not prepared to say that Con? gress has authority to interfere with a State government where popular suffrage exists. The report refers to the deplorable rule in South Carolina, as recited by the memorialists?none of the charges having been controverted?and claims that though existing under the form of law, it is none the less a government unworthy of preservation. The constitution provides for the mode and manner of its own amend? ment. If the present state of things in the South is attributable to the recent constitution? al amendment which forbids any restriction in suffrage on account of race or color, it may be found that further amendments are necessary, looking to educational and other qualifications for suffrage in the United States. At any rate, the distress and abuses prevail to such an ex? tent as would seem to warrant the investigation recommended by the minority, with the view of ascertaining whether there is any great and prevalent evil which can be cured by legisla? tion now, or that may hereafter be brought within the power of Congress. The discussion upon these reports will arouse fresh indignation against an organized and sys? tematic tyranny, and the public mind will be forced to conclude that the patience and for? bearance of this people have been sorely tried in the past, now rapidly verging upon the point where the exercise of these qualities will ceise to be a virtue. What effect this discussion will produce upon the dominant party in this State remains to be seen. It is within their power to satisfy the resonable demands of the minority. Honest and capable government will fully meet the requirements of the situa? tion. Convicted and Sentenced. H. A. Smith, the defauitng County Treasurer of Fairfield, was tried iu Wiunsboro before Judge Mackey last week. It will be remembered that Smith was arrested on the 30th of March, for an alleged defalcation of $18,000. The charge against him was mal-feasance in office, and the grand jury promptly returned a true bill. The prisoner was ably represented by Col. J. H. Rion, and Attorney General Samuel W. Melton conducted the prosecution with accustomed vigor and earnestness. The display of their legal efforts was confined to a prelim? inary motion for continuance on behalf of the prisoner, which resulted in favor of the pros? ecution, and the prisoner was put upon trial, when he plead guilty to the charge in the indictment. This ended the case, except the sentence, which Judge Mackey inpressively de? livered, and imposed the highest penalty for the crime, namely, one year in the Penitentiary and a fine of $2,000. The trial occasioned much I excitement in Winnsboro, and the result has doubtless put other derelict officials throughout the State to pondering seriously upon the com? ing Nemesis. It is understood that civil proceedings will at once begin against Treasu? rer Smith's bondsmen for the full amount of his defalcation. This work ought to be completed before the next session of the Legislature, lest that generous body might relieve the unfortu? nate bondsmen from all liability, as in the case of Treasurer Allen, of Greenville, who was convicted and sentenced for the same offence last year. Gov. Moses pardoned Allen, too, and we may look for an exercise of clemency towards Smith, as the Governor is singularly mindful of the tender feelings of derelict offi? cials. " A fellow feeling makes ouo wondrous kind." Moses has lost tho bulk of his follow? ers and admirers, and he must perforce recruit among the convicts. Since writing the above, wc observe that the sentence of Smith has been commuted by the Governor to imprisonment in jail for one year. The Penitentiary cells are carefully avoided for his friends. Let us hope they will be thrown wide open one day for "the chief criminal of the State," as Judge Mackey has aptly termed the miserable wretch now disgracing the Executive Chair of South Carolina. ? The Trial Justices are strictly enforcing the new liquor law in Camdeu. ? General Daniel E. Sickles, late United States minister to Spain, who has been inj London for some time, and Hon. John Jay,] the American minister to Austrin, arc now en' route for the United States. j Immigration. B. F. Crayton, Esq., the Commissioner of Immigation for Anderson County, has received i the annexed letter from Hon. W. H. Trcscot, of Pendleton, which will be read with interest. It is undoubtedly true that the most desirable class of immigrants will bring intelligence and j capital with them. This is the real substance of the present movement, which is intended to be permanent in its character, and to lay the foundation for a steady influx of population in the future. But it is necessary to offer suffi? cient inducements to this class of persons be? fore they will seek permanent homes in our midst. None will come at the mere asking, while communities in other sections of the country are blazoning the advantages of their soil and climate, and seeking to impress I foreigners with the desirability of a loca? tion amongst them. We must make use of similar means to effect the satne object, and hence the organization of an Immigration Bureau, with sub-agencies throughout the State. This organization is not intended to supplant the labor we now have, whether it be good, bad or indifferent, and on this point there is a wide difference of opinion among the farmers who deal almost exclusively with the colored laborer. Neither is it solely intended to promote the introduction of day laborers, whose wandering proclivities are not confined to any particular nationality, or indeed for that matter to any section of the habitable globe, so far as we are informed. But, as we understand the movement, the prime object is to beget the hearty co-operation of land-owners, especially, iu a permanent, fixed purpose to increase the population of our State, and thereby add to its material wealth and a greater development of its internal resources. This purpose does not ignore the introduction of skilled, industrious laborers, whose temporary lodgment in our midst will only contribute to the necessities of the hour, nor does it make this an absorbing feature in the plan of operations. Such are only incidental results of the organization, whose chief business will be to perfect the scheme in such a manner as will bring a steady stream of labor, capital and intelligence to the State. These are the prime requisites of our condition, when we consider the progress being made in other sections. The attainment of these objects will not conflict with the best interests of any class of our present population. All can heartily unite in promoting the scheme, for its beneficial results will be felt thoughout the State. In pursuance of these objects, Mr. Crayton has rightly sought the advice and assistance of well-informed and capable citizens, and the letter of Mr. Trcscot is an evidence that his efforts will bring to light practical suggestions and thoughtful comments upon the immigra? tion movement: Hazlewood, near Pendleton,) April 24, 1S74. J Dear Mr. Crayton : I regret that my en? gagements will prevent my giving you any very efficient aid in your effort to organize a system of Immigration into this County, and I do not think it likely that I can make you any suggestions which your own intelligent and careful appreciation of the subject will not have anticipated. I am entirely opposed to allowing this ques? tion to assume a political color. I for one do not desire to drivo out colored labor from among us. Taking it all in all, it is the very best labor we could have, and although I can? not deny that it has lost some of its efficiency, I believe that the time is not far distant when our old friends will recover from the effects of the political epizootic, which seems at present to bewilder their brains and to paralyze their muscles. At any rate, I am not willing to at? tempt to suppress a mass of ignorant black voters by the sudden and forced importation of a mass of ignorant white ones. We would only have two evils to contend with instead of one. As far as the surplus of land and the scarci? ty of labor offer the opportunity to poor and industrious men to purcnase land cheaply, and induce them to apply their own labor to its cultivation, I am willing to see the opportunity offered to and used by them. And I would not be too active in forcing an artificial competi? tion. Such a condition of things has for a time its value to those who are wise and thrifty enough to use it. And although I am sorry to say that all the evidence goes to show that very few of the negroes will take advantage of it, yet I am glad to notice, as you have done, that there are some who are by prudence and in? dustry making themselves useful and respecta? ble citizens. I would most carefully avoid making any impression that we regard their improvement with anything but satisfaction, ana an earnest desire to encourage it by all the help in our power to give. But while this is true, it is equally true that there is in the County ample room for a large and prosperous immigration, if Ihe immigra? tion is of that character which brings with it some intelligence and some capital. The in? troduction of a few manual laborers, much as we may want them, will not help us. For in this fashion they will not come in sufficient numbers, as wo will only get a few scattering individuals who fall out of the great column still going steadily westward. Even these will not stay, for we are not yet quite prepared for them. Our habits and ways are not theirs; they cannot speak our language nor we theirs, and their lives are so isolated and comfortless, even where we mean and wish to be kind, that as soon as they make a few dollars, they are glad to seek other portions of the country where they find more companionship and sym? pathy. The sort of work we want is not fa? miliar to them, for very few if any arc familiar with the plow, and cotton planting needs some apprenticeship. Then the food is not only distasteful, but at first unwholesome. Bacon and corn bread is the staple food of the work? ing man iu this section. Indeed, to such an extent, that at certain seasons of the year it would be difficult for even wealthy households to supply any large quantity of other food. Beef, mutton, vegetables are not produced here in quantities sufficient for a healthy demand now. And many a small farmer who would cheerfully provide for a laborer would find it impossible to do more for him than he does for himself and his own family. If you expect to induce immigration, and not to wait for immigrants to come of their own accord, you must to some extent consider the ways and habits of those whom you wish to attract. Wo are not likely to obtain either English or Scottish immigrants?the best agri? cultural immigrants in the world. Irish im? migration naturally gravitates to the large cities and the great railroad works; and I think it clear that the general wish is for German immigration?of all immigrants those who most hang together and are governed in their movements by social ties and old associations. The only plan, therefore, which I think will jM^adMjg^hcmisim migration by colouiza fl ^^H^MHfeAy^^^yForty acres hundred acres of good land, say, at six dollars an acre, in a healthy country, where one of his sons can work on a neighboring farm at $10 a month, or his daughter can go into ser? vice in a respectable family within a short distance, feeling that by their effort they are aiding in settling and securing the family home, so that with his own labor and his re? maining son, four years will make them inde? pendent landholders,- and the son and daugh? ter will do their work more faithfully and cheerfully, when they feel and see the result before them, and when they are near enough to their parents to have all the benefit of their sympathy and counsel. One hundred such families settled in this County would soon attract others, and you would find a steady stream of the best sort of immigrants flowing in upon us before we were conscious that we had dug the channel. From such a settlement labor could be procured with a knowledge of its character and some certainty of its steady employment. These people would bring with them their knowledge; the possession of their own small means would make them more re? spected and more respectable; there would be a mutual interchange between them and their neighbors of learning and teaching, and there would be the gradual improvement of land and steady appreciation of its value. Such a plan would do more, do it better and do it more quickly than five times the amount spent in bringing in individual laborers. And to me, one of its great recommenda? tions is that it would be gradual and not too hasty a change. I am a firm believer in mak? ing haste slowly. We are just beginning to understand that our life is an entirely new one. It is natural that we should be somewhat im? patient, but the history of this County since 1865 is full of encouragement. We are suffer? ing undoubtedly from some enormous evils, but our improvement is manifest. The im? provement of our agriculture is evident in our fields and in our crops; the private debt of the County is comparatively small; the price of lands is slowly but steadily appreciating; the railroad facilities have largely increased, and it cannot be long, judging from all the signs, before a manufacturing interest will be devel? oped upon our splendid water powers. If such an immigration experiment is, as I have no doubt it will be, largely for our benefit, we can afford to try it at some cost, if we will only go to work with proper forethought and consider? ation, not expecting or desiring to revolutionize the County in six months, not rushing forward to-day and holding back to-morrow, but en? deavoring quietly and judiciously to get the benefit of a steady, intelligent immigration, which will gradually supply our want of labor, and in so doing incorporate itself into our growing prosperity. Any aid that I can give you in organizing such a plan, will be most cheerfully rendered. Yours, WM. HENRY TRESCOT. Cheering Words from Exalted Officials. The Winnsboro News gives a report of the language em ployed by Attorney-General Melton and Judge Mackey, upon the trial of Treasurer Smith last week, in reference to the polluted condition of our public affairs. We have no room for comments, but ask attention to the emphatic and fearless denunciations therein contained. Attorney-General Melton is quoted as follows: " The present system of collecting taxes is perfect, derived from the experience of all the States. Before the war, tax collecting was a simple affair. There were no checks and bal? ances, and yet such was the innate honesty of the men of those days, that defalcations were of the rarest occurrence. But now, in spite of the cordons drawn around the State Treasury, in spite of the bars and bands and triple locks, in spite of the guards who surround it, and of the lamp that never ceases to burn, vast amounts of money?money wrung from a strug? gling people?have been recklessly stolen and squandered, leaving the whole government clogged and her credit destroyed. There now exists in the State of South Carolina an era of corruption such as has never before been wit? nessed. But this thing cannot last. It must have an end. Initial steps are now being taken to put an end forever to this vile, outrageous thing. Although Mr. Smith confessed his de? falcation voluntarily, he had been suspected before. The eyes of the government had been on him. The crimes of others are known also, and they had better take warning by the sad example of Smith. And before the ides of November come, so help me God, they will know this to their sorrow. We bide our time. That time will come." Judge Mackey then said that the court recognized, in all their potency, the appeals in behalf of the prisoner. The extreme limit of the punishment of the offence in question is $2,000 fine and three years imprisonment. He reviewed the remarks of the Attorney General, and then remarked that the presiding Judge was profoundly impressed with the con? viction that, in passing sentence, he was not, as should be the case, inflicting a penalty upon pleaded guilt, but was merely performing a duty devolving on him. He firmly believed that he was performing a duty merely tech? nical and formal, and that the judgment itself was merely a precursor of a pardon that would surely follow. The State House throws a shadow deep and broad over the very threshold of the temple of justice, and in releasing from confinement those individuals who have been punished for their misdeeds, it strikes a deadly blow at public safety. The presiding Judge would feel a sense of sorrow and oppression, crushing, in the midst of general calamity, were it not for such ut? terances as have been made by the Attorney Geueral, which indicate that no State is lost where one solitary son stands before the people like a faithful sentinel, braving corruption. The Court utters back the sentiments of the Attorney-General, with sensibilities that every public officer should feel and every citizen should cherish. It has been said by one, well versed in the springs of human action, that that child re? members its mother with deepest affection who knew her when young and in the bloom of womanhood. Judge Mackey then dwelt upon old South Carolina, but mentioned that in the? ory the present system was better, as there is now no citizen, however low, who knows any master save God ; none, however high, who is above the law. The Court hopes it may yet reach the chief criminal of the State, and show that, however strong, his power may be broken by the iron hand of the law. The Court had hoped that in this trial the opportunity would have shown itself; but that hope has been defeated. ? Mr. Charles H. Whitworth, a worthy cit? izen of Ocdueefctounty, died on the 23d ultimo, in the. 85th year of his age. ? Mr. George W. Childs, of the Philadelphia Ledger, has given $1,000 for the sufferers by the Louisiana inundations. ? It is reported that Mr. J. P. F. Camp, of Spartanburg, is a prominent candidate for Congressional honors from the Fourth District. ? Senator Gordon has given notice of a mo? tion to strike om the clause in the Civil Rights bill giving all person full and equal enjoyment of common schools and public institutions. ? In Beech Island, South Carolina, the cot? ton of several plantations was injured to such an extent by the late frost that the owners in? tend to plough it up and plant corn instead. ? Niles G. Parker was admitted to practice law in Columbia last week. He will thereby wave expenses for professional services, when Ihe is indicted for mal-practice as State Treasu per. E ? Capt. John Christopher, of the 18th In-! pantry, U. S. A., committed suicide on the 4th i inst. at Yorkville, where he was in command of I the post, lie had been drinking for some days j before, in consequence of family troubles. I TOWN AND COUNTY HEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. Girsabeck, the wounded German, was in town on Monday last, walking about. He is I fast recovering. Our "city fathors'' should look to the general appearance, as well as to thosanitary condition of Depot Street, and remove that ridge of rub? bish that stands out so prominently in that particular locality. On Tuesday morning last, the roof of Mrs. Robinson's house caught on fire from the burning out of a chimney, and created consid? erable excitement for a timo. It was speedily put out without any damage. The ladies anticipate giving a Floral least on to-morrow (Friday) evening in the Masonic Hall. It is to b9 given for Church benefit, and we hopo will be well attended. Our ladies should be encouraged in all their undertak? ings. Mr. E. T. Cashine, our gentlemanly Tele? graph Operator, left on Wednesday morning last for Augusta, and will be absent for some days on account of the illness of a relative. Mr. Sloan, from Pendleton, takes his place du? ring his absence. If the number sold of any machine be a cri? terion of its merits, the Singer carries off the palm. The sales of ibis machine for 1873 reach? ed 232,444, being 113,254 over that of any other company. J. B. Clark & Son are the agents at this place, and will bo pleased to show their machines to all wishing to purchase. Our old Court House is undergoing repairs, and we are glad to see it, for it was sadly in need of some improvement. The steeple is to receive a new coat of paint, and the tin roof is being repaired and pain ted over. The inside is to be repaired next, and the sooner the better, for the loose plastering may knock the writs out of some lawyer's head some of these days. TIC NIC. We have been requested to state that tho Temperance Society will give their Anniver? sary Pic Nie at Keys' Spring on Saturday, the 30th iust. Tho friends of temperance sre ex? pected to be present. PERSONAL. We had tho pleasure of meeting with Mr. Hugh Wilson, of the Abbeville Press and Ban? ner, last week, and observed that he was look? ing well. We only met him on the train, how? ever, just as he was returning home. His pressing business matters no doubt prevented us from seeing him sooner. We wisli him success in all his undertakings. SOCIABLE CLUB. This Club met in the Court House on Tues? day evening last, and discussed tho propriety of giving a dance at tho Waverly House. To? morrow (Friday) evening was the time desig? nated some time ago, but owing to tho coming religious meetings and the floral feast, it was postponed until the Friday following, at which time it will be certain to come off. So look out for the dance to-morrow week. POL YTECIINIC SOCIETY. The recently elected officers of this Society were installed on last Friday evening the 8th inst,, and the inaugural address of President Orr, although brief, was quite eloquent and in? teresting. The officers for tho ensuing term consists of the following: President?James L. Orr. Vice President?Gr. W. Hammond. Secretary and Treasurer?W'. G. Browne. Tho Society bids fair to have a brilliant fu? ture, owing to the zeal of its members. DE A TIIS. It is with regret that we chronicle the sudden death of Mrs. M. F. Freeman, which sad event occurred at her residenco a few miles below Craytonville on Thursday evening last. Mrs. Freeman waff unwell for some timo, but not seriously, and on Thursday after retiring for the night, she got up to procure somo water and instantly dropped dead. Also, Mrs. John M. Smith died on Monday the 4th inst., at her residence near Deep Creek, after an illness of only a few days. Both were estimable ladies, and their loss will be deeply felt both by their families and friends. THE ROADS. We aro glad to see that the road leading from town in the direction of Abbeville has been worked and considerably improved, especially that portion near the residence of Mr. Wilcox, but sorry to observe that this commendable action has not been continued on the other principal roads. It is highly necessary that immediate steps should be taken to put in good order that portion of the Pendleton road near Col. Roberts', and also the road near Mr. E. W. Byrum's. Should heavy rains como soon these places will undoubtedly bo rendered impassa? ble, and for tho benefit of all, we hopo that some action will soon be taken. DI VINE SER VICES. Divino services, according to the rites of tho Catholic Church, wore celebrated by the Rev. Father Folchi, of Charleston, on Sunday last, at tho residenco of Capt. John MeGrath. A large number wore prosent, and the services wero both impressive and imposing. Tho Catholic portion of tho congregation numbered about forty-fire, mostly immigrants and tran? sients. Father Folchi left for Pendleton on Monday evoning last. Tho Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Church commences at this place on Saturday next at 11 o'clock a. m. Tho services will be conducted by Revs. W. W. Mood and W. A. Hodges, and it is expected that largo numbers will be present. Tho Conference lasts for two days, closing on Sunday. A Communion meeting will bo held in tho Presbyterian Church, commencing on to-mor? row (Friday) evening, and ending on Sunday. Tho services in this Church will bo conducted by Rev. D. E. Frierson. Communion will bo administered on Sunday morning. A RASH UNDERTAKING. Ono day last week a young man living near tho Pondleton Factory hired a horse and buggy of a neighbor, and proceeded to tho Fork coun? try. He took in a comrade on the way, and both attempted to cross Seneca River at Brace's Ford, but the water was too high, and soon tho horso was swimming. In ordor to save them selvos, ono jumped out and swam ashore, while the other, who could not swim, seized the limb of a treo under which tho buggy passed, and j hold on until ho who had gained the shore pro? cured a long polo and pulled him out. Tho horse was soon drowned, being encumbered by tho buggy and harness, and was pursued in a flat and o\ ortaken near Sloan's Ferry by Mr. Uembree, who separated tho buggy from him. ! This was indeed a rash undertaking on the part of these young men, who had already been warned of the danger; but their spirits were up, having imbibed pretty freely, we under- I stand, of corn juice. J A LA UDABLE ENTERPRISE. We had occasion a few days ago to visit the Tannery, Grist Mill and Cotton Gins of Messrs. Osborne &, McCully, which are all run by steam, and were much struck with the man? ner of working the same, as well as with the new improvements which they have intro? duced of late. The engine which propels the whole is a splendid one of about fifteen horse? power, it being supplied with water from a well near by through the medium of a pump worked by steam, conveying the water into tho engine room and into the. interior of the build? ing, supplying the numerous vats.. The bark liquor for tanning purposes is heated by steam, and conveyed into the vats by means of troughs and let out again by removing stoppers in the bottoms, and letting liquor flow out into the yard through aqueducts. The bark liquor when heated is pumped into the troughs by steam pumps. Inside is also a Turning-lathe run by steam, and between the buildings is a small circular saw run by steam for the pur? pose of sawing laths, palings, etc. In the finishing room up-stairs we saw sever? al bales of leather ready to be shipped to Balti? more, and learned that a ready sale is offered for all the leather they are able to manufacture. Before leaving wo visited the cotton-press, where about six-hundred bales of cotton were packed last season, and were shown several bales of rags which had been packed by the same steam process. The bales of rags weighed from seven to nine hundred pounds each, and are in a splendid condition for shipment to any paper manufactory. This rag-packing by steam is quite an improvement, and adds greatly to shipment facilities, saving quite an amount of freight to the merchants. This is indeed a laudable enterprise, and merits en? couragement from every one. A late improvement has been made on Gran? ite Row, in the way of window awnings to the ton8orial establishment of Ben Collins. THE MARKETS. Anderson, May is, 1874. Cotton in good demand, and prices range j from 15* to 16 cents for middling. Charleston, May 11. Cotton firm?middling 17. New Yore, May 11. Cotton strong?uplands 18$. SPECIAL NOTICES. GO TO TEXAS VIA the LONE STAR ROUTE! (international and great northern R. E.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this lino at Longview, the Best Route to Palestine, Hearne, Waco, Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Galveston and all points in Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Texas. Passengers via New Orleans will find it the Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Overton, Crocket, Longview and all points in Eastern anu Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with everv modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal? ace Sleeping Cars, Westinghouse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Platforms and Couplers, and nowhere else can the passenger so com? pletely depend on a speedy, safe and comforta? ble journev. The LONE STAR ROUTE has admirably answered the query: " How to go to Texas ?" by tho publication of an interesting and truth? ful document, containing a valuable and cor? rect map, which can be obtained, free of charge, by addressing tho General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas. District E. Fob 2(3, 1874 34 ly Builders' and Contractors' Special No? tice.?Your wants in the Building Material Line, including Sashes, Blinds, Doors, Hard? ware, Mantel Pieces, White Pine, Walnut and Fancy Lumbers, Flooring Boards, <fcc, will be furnished the coming season by the Great and Old Established Builders' Emporium, at very advantageous prices, and a warrant given on all work properly used. They are also Agents for Asbestos' Roofing Felt, the material con? stitutes one of unusual merit, much superior to any of the class previously brought to notice, and worthy of trial by those who desire a dur? able, easily applied, * comparatively inexpen? sive and safe roofing, being practically fire proof. Send for price list and circulars. L H. Hall & Co., Charleston, S. C Iron in the Blood.?When the blood is well supplied with its iron element, we feel vigor? ous and full of animation. It is an insufficien? cy of this vital element that makes us feel weak and low-spirited ; in such cases, the Peruvian Syrup (a protoxide of Iron) can supply this deficiency, and its use will invigorate us won? derfully. MillStones! Mill Stones! From the Cloud's Creek Quarries. EDGEFIELD COUNTY, - - SO. CA. THE above superior MILL STONES have been "weighed in the balance (iron) and not found wanting." Orders filled, and satis? faction guaranteed. WATSON A SON, Agents, Anderson, S. C. May 14, 1874 44 4 Administrator's Notice. ALL poasons who left Hides with Jack Moon to be tanned on shares or other? wise, are requested to make out their accounts for tho same, as tho hides cannot be identified, and will be sold and procoeds distributed. The accounts must be verified according to law, and filed with W. W. Humphreys, Probate Judge, within two months from this date. J. N. BYRUM. May 14, 1874 41 2m REPORT OF THE CONDITION "NATIONAL BANK OF ANDERSON," At Anderson, in the Stato of South Carolina, at close of business May 1, 1S74: RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.& 79,750 47 Over Drafts. 57 15 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation._ 60,000 00 Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages.?. 1,277 22 Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents. 11,154 91 Due from National Banks. 22,643 40 Current Expenses. 1,343 65 Taxes paid. 1,045 17 rreuiiums. 6,337 50 Checks aud other Cash Items.?. 142 53 Bills of National Banks.? 13,080 00 Fractional currency (including nickels). 95 39 Specie?viz: Coin. 594 95 Legal Tender Notes. 17,700 00 $205,252 84 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in.$ 50,000 00 Surplus Fund. 2,000 00 Profit ami Loss. 9,752 04 National Bank Circulation outstanding.- 45,000 00 Dividends Unpaid. 50 00 Individual Deposits.~ 92,904 53 Demand Certificates of Deposit. 5,545 77 $205,252 34 State op Sooth Carolina,) sg County of Anderson, j I, J. A. Brock, Cashier of the National Bank of An? derson, S. C, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge aud belief. J. A. BROCK, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to beforo me this 13th day of May, 1874. B. FRANK MAULDIN, Notary Public. Correct?Attest: Joseph N. Brown,) (). H. P. Fant, Directors. Weo. W. Fant, J May 11, 1374 44 1