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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectful!- solicited, and will be inserted gratis. THURSDAY MOBNINQ, DEO, 10, 1371 atflg* The Editor-in-Chief is absent this week %ttending the meeting of the Grand Lodge, A. F. M., of this State, which assembles in the City of Charleston. The Governor's Message. Onr readers will perceive that we have con snmed mnch of onr space by printing the entire message, so that all may read and judge for themselves of this highly important and inter? esting document The suggestions made by the Governor are all practical and look to the re? form and retrenchment so much needed in the administration of the affairs of the State, and if followed up in good faith by the Legislature and executive, will do much to produce peace and comparative prosperity. Gov. Chamberlain must, however, show by his acts that he desires to be the Governor of the whole people of the State, and not the partisan, to entitle him to future fame as a statesman and patriot. -m * m , &ir Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, S. C, Dec. 6, 1874. It is positively reported here that Ex-Gov. Moses, on the last day he was in office, par- j doned some twenty convicts out of the Peni ten tiary; and it is further reported that pardons for grand larcenies could be bought on that day for one dollar each, and others in propor ' tion. But now Moses is out of office and gone, and it is to be hoped that his practices, his despicable moral influences, and the memory of his name will go with him, never to be heard of again, except in connection with the Penitentiary. Judge Mackey Bays the only thing ander the sun that can keep Moses out of the Penitentiary is to abolish the institu? tion. Governor Chamberlain was inaogurated with great pomp and display on the 1st day of De? cember. I think the citizens of South Carolina have great cause to feel relieved since the Gov? ernor has spoken. The inaugural address was replete with wisdom and sound advice. Such advice, if followed, will redeem the people of South Carolina of most of the burdens under which they have groaned ever since Recon? struction. The Governor, in his address, called upon the Conservatives to help him carry out his measures of reform, which is the first time they have been invited to participate in such measures since the inauguration of the present dominant party. The great question for solu? tion now is, will the Governor be able to resist the pressure which will undoubtedly be brought to bear upon him by his Radical supporters? Some believe that though possessed of superior intellect, he has no control of men. Others believe the very opposite. We can only wait and see. Since writing the above, the Governor has appointed and the Senate has confirmed B. D. Dean as Treasurer of Anderson County. From what^I can learn, the appointment will give very general satisfaction, though, of course, it will not please all. He has also appointed J N. Bunion Treasurer of Greenville, notwith? standing the fact that the whole delegation from that County protested against the ap? pointment. Already many in this see signs of yielding, on the part of the Governor, which forbodes no good to the interest of reform. The House has been engaged during the week mostly in receiving and passing Bills to a second reading. Now and then little debates wonld spring up, which in themselves had no particular interest involved, except in giving indication of the sentiments entertained by the leading Republicans on the topics of the day; from which it can'be inferred that mauy items of expense will; be stricken out and many lessened; that- the offices of Treasurer and Auditor wiU/perhaps be consolidated and made elective-pfhat the constitutional provision re? quiring the election of Trial Justices will be provided for by law, and so ordered ; that the Election Law will be modified and amended so as to require the registration of all the elec? tors. The Senate refuses to concur in the Resolu? tion fixing the 15th of January next as the day for final adjournment. I suppose it had a reason, if so I am not able to explain it. The dread is, that the honorable Senate will prove a bar to many of the measures of reform pro? posed by the House aud recommended by the Governor. The election for Judge of the first Circuit comes off on Friday next. The Hon. J. P. Seed, of Anderson, at present has the inside track, being warmly supported by the Govern? or. He will also receive the support of the Conservatives of the 8th Circuit?it being ar. ranged so as to transfer Judge Cooke to the 1st and Mr. Reed to the 8th, after the election. So far I am uuable to state positively what is the exact status of the Independent Repub? licans ; they have generally voted with the Conservatives, which, by the way, is no posi? tive test, as there has yet been no matter of real importance before the House. The Speak? er, speaking to a question of privilege, spoke of the Independents as belonging to his party, saying there was but two parties in this State, the Republican and Democratic parties. You can rest assured that every effort will be made by the Regular Republicans to whi over the Independents, who really hold to a great extent the balance of power between the two ex? tremes. SENTINEL. ? Capt. Harry Young, a conductor on the Air Line railroad, was killed near King's moun? tain, North Carolina, last Sunday night part of the train passing over his body. He stood high with the officers of the road, and with the pub? lic generally as a good conductor. 1 Our Washington Correspondence. Washington, D. C, Dec. 4,1874. Although there remains but two mote days before the meeting of the second session of the XLIIIrd CongresSy there are scarcely a suffi? cient number of members in the city to form a quorum. The arrival, however, of every train adds to the number, so that Monday noon will doubtless find the House ready for the work of the sessioa. The absence of so many members so near the time for the convening of Congress is quite unusual. Lobbyists are here in large force ready to organize the third House, ar? ranging for a vigorous campaign this winter, their movements indicating that they do not intend to let their jobs fail for want of zeal. The first order of business on the calendar of the House, is the Civil Eights Bill, on which it is expected Glen. Butler will make himself prominently conspicuous. What the House will do with the measure, is by no means certain, but the influence which will be brought to bear against the passage of the Bill, and the exertions of the friends of the measure for its success will make the contest in the House a hotly contested one. The President has finished his message, and the document was read before the Cabinet at its last meeting, prior to being transmitted to the two Houses of Congress on Monday. The position taken by the President on every question which he discusses, is sustained by every member of his Cabinet, but will scarcely unite his party in Congress with the same unanimity; for upon the Civil Bights Bill, which he treats with little favor, the political troubles in Louisiana and Arkansas, and the question of finance, there will be found in the House serious differences among republicans. Senator Morton, of Indiana, who is strongly suspected of being an aspirant for the Presi? dency, will, according to latest advices, be in his seat in the Senate this winter, notwith? standing the statement heretofore made that, owing to his impaired health, he would spend the winter in California, which was construed by many to mean that his committal to several measures, which the late election results have made quite untenable, prompted him to absent himself from the Senate, to evade taking part in the discussion of the measures. Preparations are in progress here for the re? ception of Kalakama, King of the Sandwich Islands, who leaves San Francisco for this city this week, and will arrive here as soon as steam will bear him hence. The display which the Government will make on his arrival will be on a grand scale, and in utter disregard of the simplicity of a Republican form of Govern? ment. The disposition of the American peo? ple to make a display in honor of position in? stead of virtue, is to be very much regretted, particularly when we consider the tendency of many of our high officials towards imperialism. We trust, however, that for the honor of American institutions, and the true democratic character of our people, that our Government will receive His Royal Highness in a manner that he may at once be impressed with the democratic plainness of our political institu? tions. Fashionable society here will lose one of the brightest ornaments this winter in the depar? ture of Mrs. Senator Stewart, for Europe, where she intends remaining several years. Daring her absence from Washington, the grand palace recently built by the Senator as his portion of the Real Estate pool, which Shepherd inaugurated in his District under his "Comprehensive system of Public Improve? ments," will be closed. There seems to be no longer room for doubt as to the President's purpose to re-arrange bis Cabinet, and soon after the meeting of Con? gress, Secretary Fish will retire from the State Department, and his successor's name be sent by the President to the Senate, and before the close of the session, a marked change in the Cabinet will have taken place, for the better, it is to be hoped. Another change is most likely to take place on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the contemplated resignation of Justice Sway ne. In retiring from the bench he will still, however, receive his salary during the remainder of his life. This will give Pres? ident Grant the appointment of the fifth mem? ber of the Court?a majority in itself?an oc? currence without precedent. Strong efforts will be made this winter in Congress to wipe from the Statute book the Civil 8ervice Reform Laws, which are regarded by many Republicans as a serious draw-back to the party. It is claimed that as President Grant was elected in 1868 without pledge or promise, and re-elected in 1872 upon the same principles, he has endeavored to administer the Government pretty much on his own hook, until the leading Republicans have, in a great measure, become dissatisfied with him. It was through the President that the Civil Service Bill was passed by Congress?members little suspecting, at the time, that their patronage was being cut off, and avenues opened for the appointment of men to office who were not eveu in sympathy with the party in power, and the constituency of members left out in the cold. The re-organization of the Republican party upon the principle "to tho victor belong the spoils," will form a large portion of the work of Congress this winter. The arrival of Speaker Blaine is hourly ex? pected. Republican members now here seem to think a caucus necessary before the meeting of Congress, for the purpose of comparing notes upon the late election results, but a lead? er for tho undertaking is needed. As soon as Mr. Blaine reaches Washington, Republican members then here will be invited to a caucus I iu the hall of the House of Representatives. Democratic members now here have little to [ say as to their course this winter, and all seem, I like the Republicans, somewhat disappointed for the want of some national policy. _ OBSERVER. 3?- Hon. John R. Cochran, Senator from this County, has introduced the following Bills, which go to prove that he has commenced to redeem his pledges: Bill to provide for the registration of all elec? tors. Bill to provide for the election of Justices of the Peace. Bill to make the offices of County Auditor and County Treasurer elective. Should these Bills pass both Houses and be? come laws, a better order of things will be in? stituted, and the greatest good will accrue to the State. The one in reference to the regis? tration of voters will hereafter do away with illegal voting and stuffed boxes, over which many of the Radical press organs are now harp? ing. Col. Cochran's course while a member of the lower House was satisfactory to his Con? stituents, and judging from the vigorous course which he has commenced in the Senate, we may anticipate the best results. i The State Tax Union. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the State Tax Union to wait on Gov. Cham? berlain, and convey to him the resolutions adopted by that body in reference to a reform of the existing abuses of the State Govern? ment, met in Columbia on the 4th inst. The committee consisted of Col. S. P. Hamilton, of Chester; Col. Wm. Wallace, of Richland; Col. Thos. Taylor, of Richland; Dr. Gerhard Muller, of Lexington, and Mr. J. W. Moore, of Beaufort. At 12 o'clock these gentlemen met at the office of Col. Wallace, and proceeded to the Executive office. They were at once admitted to an audience, and after being intro? duced and invited to seats, Col. Hamilton, the chairman of the committee, handed to the Governor the resolutions adopted by the Tax Union, and spoke as follows: I have the honor to hand to your Excellency a copy of the preamble and resolutions of the State Tax Union, adopted at its recent session in this city. As the committee appointed un? der those resolutions, it has been made our duty to seek an audience of your Excellency, and to urge upon you the recommendation of j certain measures, which seem to the members of the State Tax Union imperatively necessary for the welfare of the State. Since the action of the State Tax Union, your excellency, in your inaugural address to the General Assembly, has anticipated almost entirely the object of the mission of the com? mittee. Scarcely anything is left to do beyond expressing an unqualified approval of that very able State paper, and assuring your Excellency that if the recommendations contained therein shall be successfully carried into execution, you will be entitled to the gratitude of every good citizen of South Carolina, without dis? tinction of party. This committee recognize the great difficulties surrounding the Chief Executive of this State, suffering from such gigantic evils as you have in your inaugural address so vividly and forcibly portrayed. If it be possible for you to infuse the same spirit into the General Assembly and other State officials as pervades your address, the task will be easy. Since you have laid bare the disease of this body politic to the public, the eyes of the people of this entire Republic will be turned upon yourself and the General Assera I bly, with the expectation that the remedies will be speedily applied. In this undertaking this committee will not exceed its powers in pledging to you the cordial support of the or? ganization it represents. We would call the attention of your Excel? lency to the character of the officials now in office by Executive appointment, and especial? ly of those holding the offices of trial justices and jury commissioners. They have been gen? erally selected from the most ignorant of the population, and it is not at all uncommon to find those holding such important positions who are unable to read or write. Under such circumstances tho office of trial justice has become the synonym of oppression upon the poor, and of rapacity against the public. The mere cost exacted from the counties to sustain these officials is regarded with the most unmis? takable discontent by the people of the State. It has been made part of the duty of the committee to request you to extend the time for the payment of taxes, with a view to obtain a reduction. Since the adoption of that resolu? tion this committee have learned that there is no legal authority in the Executive to give such extension, but it is the province of the General Assembly to grant such relief. The committee would be exceedingly cautious in requesting anything of your Excellency not sanctioned by law, and therefore ask that you will convey to the General Assembly the re? quest contained in the resolution. It is needless for this committee to remind your Excellency, and through you the Gener? al Assembly, that the end of the year 1874 finds the people of the State extremely poor, and unable to bear anything but the most moderate rate of taxation. The agricultural population of the State as a general rule live by anticipating the profits of their labor. The present year they have purchased at high prices the necessaries of life by the pledge of their crops, and by the low price of the great staple, in the cultivation of which they are employed, they have really nothing wherewith to pay the taxess now due. The reduction of the tax levy for this year by the General Assembly would, under such circumstances, furnish great relief. The low? ering of the assessments throughout the State, noticed in your address, is a gratifying an? nouncement to the people, as the assessments heretofore made have not been in accordance with the requirements of the constitution of the State, and have been excessive. The tax levy of even ten mills is universally deemed to be above any reasonable necessity of the State government, even upon the reduced assess? ments. The Governor in reply said : Mr. Chairman and gentlemen : I am glad to see you, and I am very much obliged to you for the expression of your approval of the re I commendations expressed in my inaugural ad? dress. The difficulty, which is as plain to me as it is to you, is to carry out these recommen? dations. I propose to do everything in my power unless other plans are proposed which will effect the same object. I certainly do not intend to quarrel with anybody as to the means to be used to carry out the ends sought for, but I intend to secure the accomplishment of these ends. I think I can see unmistakablesymptoms on the part of the General Assembly to sustain me. I am told that in the House there was a very general expression of the sentiment. J About the Senate I have not yet been informed, J but I think the same sentiment will be found to prevail there. I see the same difficulty in the way of extending the time for the payment ofthe taxes as the one that you have alluded to. Mr. Trenbolm and other Conservative members of the House have, in a conversation, suggested that a better plan would be to make a division of the taxes, making one-half payable in Jan? uary and one in April. This, if it could be ac? complished, would afford relief. I also think that there is some difficulty in the way of re? ducing the present tax levy, but I am willing to see if this difficulty cannot^be overcome. I have not had the time as yet to look into any other matters than those mentioned in my in? augural, but am now seeking time to do so. .1 shall bo very glad to carry out the plan if, upon examination, I can find that it can be done without embarrassing the government, and I hope that I may be mistaken in thinking that there are difficulties in the way. At all events, I shall give tho matter my serious attention. I don't know that I need say anything more ex? cept that I intend to carry out the recommen? dations in my message as to the appoiutment of trial justices, and that I also intend to make the same distinction in the appointment of jury commissioners. This terminated the interview, and the com? mittee withdrew after expressing their thanks to the Goxornor for his attention. I ?A Virginia letter says : "If a plantation negro has a grudge against a person, ho will cut off the head of a white chicken cock and Elace it on a tree in the immediate neighbor ood of his enemy's dwelling, with tho bill pointed to tho door. This in their opinion 'puts a spell or charm' on the house, and brings ruin, sickness and death on the inmateH thereof. So firmly do they believe in charms, and so strongly does this belief act on their im? agination, that when they think themselves charmed, they sicken and die in spite of all i that can be done. On one plantation in the ! eastern part of this State twenty-seven per- | sons sickened and died before the war, out ofj stock of one hundred, simply becnusy they deemed themselves tricked or charmed. An Old and Time-Honored Corps. The Washington Light Infantry, of Charles? ton, well known throughout the State as South Carolina's oldest and most time-honored corps, having been in existence for upwards of three quarters of a century, have determined, under the auspices of thejlgenerous ladies of Charles? ton, aided by their friends in Virginia and Georgia, to hold a Fair, to be opened in the City of Charleston on the first day of February .next. The proceeds of this Fair will be de? voted to the maintenance of the widows and orphans of deceased members, who willingly gave up their lives on their country's battle? fields while struggling for home and liberty, the dearest interests of all freemen. Deriving their name from the illustrious Washington, the father of his country, and bearing at the head of their column the battle flag of Cowpens, giv? en to them by the widow of William Washing? ton, the hero who devoted his life' to the glo? rious task of driving the Briton from Carolina's shores, they stand to-day high in the estimation of the people as the noble relic of long ago, and the most honorable and chivalrous corps in the State. The Fair which they propose to give is for a noble and laudable purpose, and it is to be hoped that the people of the up-coontry wilil not be backward in contributing either money or articles for the tables. Any contributions will be most gratefully received and the bless? ings of the widow and orphan will rest upon these who can afford to cast in their mite. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE CAROLI? NA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. The closing exercises of this flourishing in? stitution of learning commenced on Monday evening, November 30th, and ended on Wednes? day evening, December 2nd, and during the continuance of tho various exhibitions, the large Chapel of the Institute was thronged with tho beauty and tho chivalry of Anderson and the surrounding country, as well as with many persons from a distance. No pains had boen spared in fitting up the Chapel and providing for the accommodation of the audience. The stage was well arranged, and tastefully and beautifully decorated with wreaths and fes? toons of evergreens. The exercises opened on Monday evening with a Concert, consisting of vocal'and instru? mental music, given by the pupils of Mrs. Borstel's music class, who performed their several parts well, evincing that they had been well taught. Some of the duetts were particu? larly fine, and much enjoyed by the audience. Compositions by young ladies were read at in? tervals during the Concert, which were well written and very interesting, especially the one, "Whither aro we Drifting," which showed the contrast between the good old days of long ago and the present era of fashionable life. Tho German dialogue, "Faderland," was well performed by Prof. A. C. Laughlin's German class. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the exhibitions took place, consisting of composi? tions by young ladies, dialogues, English and German extracts, spoken by young men. Mu? sic was also renderod on these evenings by the young lady pupils, and by various other young ladies who had kindly volunteered their ser? vices for tho occasion. Tho compositions read were on well chosen subjects, and ably written, particularly those on "Vanity" and "Modern Improvements," tho latter being a splendid description of the lives and habits of young ladies and gentlemen of the present day, (we mean only some.) The dialogues were well gotten up, and tho different characters repre? sented in good style. Some of them wore amusing as well as interesting, especially "Boarding School Accomplishments," "The way to Windham," and the '.'Country Aunt's Visit." "Earth Child in Fairy Land," and tho "Court of Folly," were beautiful as well as in? teresting, and reflected much credit on the young ladies who took part in these acts. The Queen of Folly acted her part with truly regal dignity. The English and German extracts were woll spoken by the young men, and tho music on the occa' ions was very tine. "Comin* thro' tho Rye," "Beautiful Isle of tho Sea," and "Tho Brook," were admirably sung, and reflected much credit on the vocal skill of the ladies who participwt.xl. The exhibitions end? ed with thejvaledictoi'y address, which was well written and delivered in fine stylo by Master Foster Fant. PROGRAMME. FIRST NIGHT?MONDAY?CONCERT. Music. Composition.?Miss Ida Brown. Music. Composition.?Miss Mattic Anderson. German Dialooue.?"Fatherland." SECOND NIGHT-TUESDAY?EXHIBITION. Extract.?Ernest Brown. Composition.?Miss Josie Blccklcy. Dialogue.?"Earth Child in Fairy Land." German Extracts.?Walter Fant, J. P. Reed, jr., Hew? lett Sullivan, Willie Bewley. dialooue.?"Getting a Photograph." Composition.?Miss Lucy Reed. Dialooue.?'The way to Windham." Dialogue.?"Retribution." Composition.?Miss Anna Hcwley. Dialogue.?"Boarding School Accomplishments." Dialogue.?"(.rifts of the Fairy Queen." THIRD NIGHT-WEDNESDAY-LXHIBITION. Composition.?Miss Alice Pettigrow. Dialogue.?"Lochiel."' Herman Speeches. Dialooue.?"Country Aunt's Visit." Dialogue.?"Getting a Photograph." (Repeated.) C&Hposition.?Misa Emma Moore. Dialooue.?"Dogmatism." Extract.?Jobu Towers. Dialogue.?"The way to Windham." (Repeated.) Dialogue.?"True Philosophy." Dialogue.?"Cinderella." Dialogue.?"Court of Folly." Dialogue?"Earth Child in Fairy Land." (Repeated.) VAi.KDicTORr.?Foster Fant. Tho examinations of the various classes took placo on Tuesday and Wednesday, and wore ereditable alike to both students and Profes? sors. Tlie pupils havo improved very much, owing to the thorough system of training adop? ted by the Profossors in tho several depart? ments. The closing oxercises of tho session of 1874 will long bo remenibored by those who were present as one of the most pleasant and ontertaining occasions of their lives. We understand that next year tho Collegiate Institute will bo conducted after tho mannor of tho most improved Colleges of the South, aud will confer degrees upon thoso who render themselves proficient in tho several branches taught in that institution. It is proposed to commonco tho Session of 1875 in Jauuary as usual, but to end it in Juno, so as to commonco tho regular Collegiate Session in Soptombor following, and continuo until Juno, 187(3. This Institute, under tho control and management of Prof. W. J. Ligou, its ablo principal, assist? ed by a corps of competent Professors, is now ono of tho best institutions of learning in tho Stato. Heretofore, many of our young ladies and gentlemen havo gouo olsowhero, not be? cause thoro was any defoct in tho system o teaching at tho Institute, but because degrees were not conferred. This is now provided for, and their wishes can bo gratified at homo as well as abroad. It would bo well for our peo plo to pay moro attention to tho all-important subject of education, and aid in elevating this 1 institution to tho highest standard, as it will j not only benefit thorn aud their children, but! also futuro generations. HIOHWA Y BOBBER Y. We learn that one day last week, as Mr. John Cason, who lives near Slabtown, was returning home from Williamston after selling cotton, he was robbed of one hundred and eight dollars. He left Williamston soon in the afternoon, and had arrived in the neighborhood of a farm? house about two miles out from the town; when he was attacked by two colored men who came from the bushes on the side of the road. One of them was armed with a club, and the other with a pistol. The one with club caught and held his bridle reins, while the other, pistol in hand, divested him of his money. Although efforts have been made to have them arrested, they are still at large. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At a regular convocation of Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. MM holden on Monday evening, December 7th, 1874, the following were eleeted officers, and were installed to serve for the next ensuing Masonic year: W. W. Humphreys, M. E. H. P.; W. J. Ligon, E. K.; M. Lesser, E. S.; S. M. Pegg, C. H.; J. R. Williams, P. S.; J. H. Clarke, R. A. C.; W. C. Watkins, G. M. 3rd Veil; T. P. Benson, G. M. 2nd Veil: J. A. Reese, G. M. 1st Veil; F. C. v. Borstel, Treasurer; D. S. Taylor, Secretary; G. W. Hammond, Sentinel. Regular convocations of Burning Bush Capter, No. 7, R. A. M., are holden on the first Monday evenings of each month; and it is proposed to have special convocations for in? struction on the 3rd and 4th Monday evenings of each month until further notice. TEMPERANCE LECTURES. Mr. Edward Carswell, of Canada, the cele? brated Temperance Lecturer, paid our Tbwn a visit last week, and delivered two eloquent and interesting lectures?one in the Court House on Thursday evening, and the other in the Methodist Church on Friday evening. Large audiences were present both evenings, and expressed themselves highly delighted with the eloquence and inimitable style of the gifted lecturer. He described the evil effects of alcohol in the most eloquent style, often in? troducing anecdotes illustrative of tho ruin brought upon individuals and families by its continued use, and showed the necessity of Temperance, in ensuring peace and prosperity to the country, and the greatest good to indi? viduals and society. His style of delivery is unsurpassed. Commencing with a flow of rhetoric and beautiful language, and with a serious air, he goes on describing, when all at once he changes from serious to comic, recites some anecdote which convulses the audience with laughter, applies this to the main subject, and reverts once more to his former style and manner. During his former visit to this place, Mr. Carswell did a great deal of good for the cause of Temperance, and doubtless his visit of last week will have benificent results also. He complimented the Anderson Division Sons of Temperance very highly. He left on Saturday for Greenville. BRIEF MENTION. We learn that the Town Council are expect? ing the Naphtha which they ordered some weeks ago, and the dark nights will be render? ed light In a few days. We are informed ' that the celebrated Dr. Thomas G. Lane, who makes a specialty of all species of impediment of speech and asthmatic affections, will visit Anderson in a few day*. His visit is to cure all affected with the above diseases. ' About twenty German immigrants arrived in town on Tuesday evening last. They were or? dered by B. F. Crayton, Esq., and will be en? gaged on farms within the county. These im grants are quite an acquisition, as labor is bad? ly needed in our county. Tho Pendleton road, which was worked some time ago by the workmen under the manage? ment of Mr. Wm. G. Clark, is now in a very bad condition, and it is hoped that some meas? ures will bo adopted to put it in a condition to accommodate the traveling community. Wo had the pleasure of a call on Tuesday last from Mr. John R. Christian, Editor of tho Times and Planter, a lively and interesting journal, published at Sparta, Ga. Mr. Chris? tian was here in the interests of his paper, and wo hope that its subscriptions may enlarge in our State. The far-famed Bergor Family will make their appearance at this place on Friday evening next. Tbey are attended with several experi? enced comedians who aid materially in mak? ing the entertainments given as interesting and pleasing as possible. We bespeak for them a crowded house. We learn that Gov~ Chamborlain has re-ap? pointed B. D. Dean, Esq., as Treasurer of An? derson County. Mr. Dean is a good selection, having filled the office of County Treasurer of this County for the past two years with satis? faction and ability, and we feel sure that his re-appointment will be hailed with delight by the citizons of our County. Monday last, Saleday, was a day of unusual ' interest to the people of the County. Various valuable tracts of lands were sold, as well as othor property of minor importance. The old swapping ground was thronged during the day y^ith those who desired to better themselves in the way of horso-llesh, and many swaps, both for better and worse, were made. The votaries of John Barleycorn were not behind hand in showing themselves off to advantage. In tho matter of Henry Ledbetter for the homicide of Burrell Owens, a writ in habeas corpus was issued, returnable before John Wilson and G. W. Hammond, two of the Trial Justicos for tho County of Anderson. On tho hearing, tho evidence on affidavits was of such a character as induced the said Justices to grant bail on a boud of the principal for $500, and one surety for ?100, the evidence showing that the killing was justifiable. Messrs. Harrison <fc Whitetiold appeared for tho accused. The Abbeville Press and Banner, referring to Judgo Cooke's order as to the habit of the legal fraternity, says: "The order makes uo mention of pants, and we suppose that they do not come within the purview of the order. Perhaps the Judge remembers the reply of a member of the Anderson Bar, on a certain oc? casion, to Judge O'Neall, who objected to his striped pants, that the rule of Court did not re quiro the barristor to wear any pants at all. De minimis lex non curat?the law disregards such small things as pants." We are pained to record the suddon death of Mr. J. Milton Brown, which sad event occurred at his residenco at Townville, in this County, on Sunday morning last Mr. Brown had been ill for some days with neuralgia of tho head, but was improving, whon on Sunday morning his mothor administored a doso of medicine. The medicine given produced vomiting, and in the act ho ruptured a blood vessel, which caused death in a few moments. Mr. Brown was tho brother of Col. J. N. and Mr. W. S. Brown, of this place, and was boloved and respected by all who knew him. Up to tho timo of his death ho had been engaged in merchandising at Townville. Ho leaves behind to mourn his loss a kind wife and loving children, besides a host of relatives and friends. Our sympathies are with the bereaved ones. I ? Fifteen thousand Kansas people, it is said, will starve because of the grasshopper ravages, unless they are assisted. ? There was a heavy snow storm last Thurs? day, that reached from Western New York to Cleveland, Ohio. ? James Trotter was killed by DyerMcJun kin on Sunday night last in Pickens. McJun kin cut Trotter's throat from ear to ear. Whis? ky was the cause of the dispute which led to the bloody deed. theT^aIrkets^ Anderson, Dec. 9, 1874. The cotton market has been very active du? ring the past week, and ciosed this evening at 13 to 13? lor middlings. New York, Dec 5. Cotton quiet; sales 1,261 bales at 14$ to 15. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, in Williamston, S. C, Thurs? day, December 3,1874, by Rev. S. A. Weber, Miss MOLLIE PRINCE, daughter of W. L. Prince, Esq., of Williamston, and Mr. L. it, FOUCHE, of Ninety Six, S. C. In Pendleton, S. C, on Thursday, 24th No? vember, at the residence of Maj. George Sea? born, by Rev. A. H. Cornish, Mr. ROBERT G, GAILLARD, of Savannah, Ga., and Mis* MARY E. GILREATH, of Pendleton. GO TO TEXAS VTA THE LONE STAR ROUTE t (INTERNATIONAL AND g&EAT NOBTHJEEN r. r.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and! Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this line5 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, Overtonr Crocket, Longview and all points in Eastern? and Northeastern Texas. 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Walk? er, Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, S. C, have all the finest styles of paper, cards, <kc., and execute the work in the highest style of the art. Send to them for samples and prices. ^Sr~ The novelty of Charleston, S. C, for the next few weeks is the great reduction in prices of all kinds of Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Ac, at the popular House of Furchgott, Ben? edict A Co., who it is known, keep the largest and best selected stock of above named Goods at the lowest possible prices. Country orders entrusted to them are filled with the greatest care and dispatch. If goods are not satisfacto? ry, money will be returned. Samples sent on application. Remit pt Express or Post Office Order, or goc ?js will be sent C. 0. D. All re? tail orders over f 10 wLL be sent free of charge. We all Consider Iron the embodiment of strength and power, but how few are aware that it is this same element in the system that gives us strength and vigor, and that an insuffi cy of it causes weakness and debility. The Peruvian Syrup, a protoxide of iron, is pre? pared expressly to supply this vitalizing ele? ment. JUST RECEIVED ASPLENDID ASSORTMENT of NEW CALICO and CANTON FLANNEL, and for sale low by TOWERS A BROYLES. Dec 10, 1874_22_ Executor's Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Rev. William Glenn, deceased, will present them, properly attested, to the un? dersigned, within the time prescribed by law ; and those indebted to said Estate must make payment immediatelv. JOHN F. GLENN, Ex'r. Dec 18, 1874_22_3_ Anderson Medical Society. AN Extra Meeting of the Medical Society of Anderson County is called on SATUR? DAY, December 12th, at which time business of importance is expected to be transacted. Members of the Society are requested to attend promptly at 11J o'clock. W. H. NARDIN, President. Dec 10,1874 22 1 Notice Final Settlement. THE undersigned hereby give notice that they v. Jll make application to W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate for Anderson Coun? ty, on Tnesday, the 12th d3y of January next, for a Final Settlement of the Estate of John Knox, deceased, and a Final Discharge there? from. H. M. KNOX, j A(W_ A. P. KNOX, j Adm re Dec 10,1874 22 5 Money,Money. ALL persons indebted to me for PHOS? PHATES or SUPPLIES are earnestly requested to come forward and pay up at once. I MUST have MONEY on or before the FIRST of JANUARY, or will be compelled to force collections by means of the law. Stand to your promises, pay up and save Costs, for I mean just what I say. C. A. REED. Dec 10,1S74 22 S Estate Sale. WILL be sold on WEDNESDAY, 23rd day of DECEMBER next, at the late resi? dence of William Long, deceased, the follow? ing property, to wit? A lot ?f Corn, Fodder and Shucks, Two Horses, Five head of Cattle, One Yoke Oxen and Wagon, One Buggv and Harness, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Tools, Together with many other artdcJ?* too tedious to mention. HENRY LONG, Administrator. Dec 10, 1S74_22_2 Executors' Sale. tt^ILL be sold on SALEDAY in JANU W ARY next, the following CHOSES IN ACTION belonging to the Estate of Dr. Thom? as A. Evins, deceased, to wit: Medical Book Accounts of T A Evins. Medical Book Accounts of Evins <fe Brown. Medical Book Accounts of Evins &Hubbard. Notes payable to T A Evins. Notes payable to Evins ifc Brown. Notes pavable to Evins A Hubbard. Four Scholarships of Johnson Female Uni? versity. Three Bonds ($500 each) of the Greenville A Columbia Railroad Co., guaranteed by the State of S. C, with past due coupons attached from 1st January, 1872. Three Certificates of Indebtedness of G. A C. R. R. Co., guaranteed by the State of S. C, (100) each with past due coupons from 1st January, 1872. Judgments in favor Evins A Brown. Judgments in favor of T A Evins. JOHN H. EVINS, i W. S. Sil ARPE, Executors of the Will of T. A. Evius, dec'd. Dec 10, 1871 22 3