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THE ANDERSON INTELLIGENCER, BY JAMES A. HOYT. TERMS: TWO DOLLAES AND A HALF FEE ANNUM, IN t'.VIT?U STATES CURRENCY. . RATES OF ADVERTISING. Advertisements inserted at the rates of One Dol? lar per stjnare of twelve lines for the firstinscrtion and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions made to those who advertise by the year. For announcing a candidate, Five Dollars In advance. Jjgjp" Obituaries exceeding five lines charged for tt advertising rates. THE MEMPHIS EIOTS. _ REPORl' Ol" GEK. STONEMAX's COMMISSION. It will be recollected that immediately after tho rfotes in Memphis, Gen. Stoneman organized a mixed commission of citizens and military officers, to investigate and report upon the origin and eauses of that unfortunate outbreak. That report has been^forwarded to Washington, and the special ' eorrcspondent of the "Cincinnati Enquirer has the following in reference to its contents : "The report of the commission appointed by General Stoneman to investigate tho causes of the Memphis riot, has been received at tho headquar? ters of the army. "From the report, and from another source of the highest authority, I can affirm confidently that the outrages upon the negroes were the legitimate progeny of the Radical reign in Memphis. "The proofs show that for some time past the third regiment of United States colored artillory has been on duty at the post of Memphis, and con? sequently Government agents, Provost-marshals and officers of the Freedmen's Bureau havo been supported "and their orders executed by the officers and soldiers of this regiment. It is apparent that tho faithful discharge of these duties would bring thorn naturally and unavoidably in contact and eonflict with the law-breakers of the worst class of the community, and that mortal hatred against this regiment was thus generated in the breasts of this class of tho population. The animosity thus ereated has been increased by the injudicious ut? terances of both parties of tho controversy, and under the bellows applied from either side must inevitably have been blown into a strong fire. "Memphis is a ci?y of 50,000 population, out of which 3,000 can vote under the rigorous and un? heard of proscription imposed by the Tennessee franchise law. The rowdy element of tho city elects the Mayor and other city officials, and they compose, entirely the fire and police departments of the municipal organization. , It is useless to at tempt to describe the natural and deadly enmity existing between these rowdies and negroes, and it can be easily seen how this bitterness could be increased to violent outbreaks by contact with this colored regiment faithfully executing the orders of their superiors. Tho riots, so-called, were simply an onslaught upon the negroes by the police and fire companies of Memphis, incited and instigated to violence by the incendiary harangues of a Mayor of their own choice, and equally worthless city officials. The returned rebel soldiers had noth? ing to do with the outbreak. "Tho Mayor elected by these 3,000 registered ? vc-tors, merits and receives the contempt of the substantial citizens and property holders of that eity, who, if they had a voice in the election, would agree more willingly to take the responsibility of preserving peace and order in their community. The truth rs simply this, that the disfranohiscment of the citizens of Memphis has resulted in the domination of a low and worthless class, with .honorablo exceptions, who are directly responsible "for these disturbances, and whoso chosen Mayor is an even more guilty parliceps criminis. Such is substantially the information received here in offi? cial form, and it is behoved tho Congressional committee will likewise find evidence corroborating these sentiments." FROM EUEOPE. New York, Juno 3.?The steamers Hermann . and Southampton, with dates to the 23d, have ar? rived. A Paris felegram to the London Post states defi : niieiy that arrangements have been made for a conference of France, England and Russia on one side, Austria, Prussia and Italy on tho other, with Drouyn D'Lhuys'os President. . The London Herald says that conferences can do nothing, and that-war is certain unless thecombat . tints become exhausted under the burden of pre " paration. Tho Dresden official journal says the conference was to meet May 25th, but that Austria was evinc? ing a disinclination te participate. If persisted in, she will bo represented pro (cm by England. There . ?; is no relaxation in military preparations by Russia, wVilc there is a universal feeling that there will be a pacific solution. Prussia has issued a decree that, in the event of a war, the enemy's merchant ships will not be liable to capture on the high seas, provided similar roles axe adopted by her antagonists. The Austrian Commandant has notified the Ve? netians that any attempt to enlist in Italian Corps, or to encourage desertion, shall bo dealt with by martial law. Austria has refused to discuss any proposition for tho cession of Ycnelia. The for? mation of Volunteers into Regiments commenced on the 21st. A Vienna dispatch says that* the treaty between Prussia and Italy is offensive and defensive, and continues until tho end of the present year. A ? Prussian corps is concentrated at Wiltz Kcrerfut Reisse. To prove- that Prussia accepts the media? tion of a conference, the departure of tho Prince " Royal and Princo Frederick Charles has been post? poned. . The Latest.?The latest European news is from ? Queeastown May 23d. The crisis is unchanged. . - The statement, that all the powers had assented to s> conference is premature, although the invitations have been sent out. Fitzhugh Lee.?George D. Prentice, of tho Louisville Journal, is a great admirer of Fitz Lee. In the last number of the Journal be says: "We havo just seen an article strongly praising Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, nephew of Gen. R. E. Lee. Most heartily do we endorse everything in favor of that gallant officer, excepting his partici? pation in tho rebellion. It is very little that he was tho handsomest officer in the Southern armies, but it is very much that he possessed unsurpassable military skiU and science and nobleness of feeling. We were bis guest-in his humble tent, open to the winds of winter but for some loosely intertwined pine boughs, jet his hospitality, all unobtrusive pud unostentatious, was worthy of a Paladin. We could put no question of military science to 6en> Fitzhugh Lee, whether pertaining to cannon, cannon balls, or movements in the field or anything else, that he could not answer without a moment's reflection, fa military science wc think him the first man in the South?except his uncle. THE NATIONAL BANKRUPT BILL. Commenting upon the passage of this bill by tho ?Tou.se of Representatives of the present Congress, tho Washington correspondent of the Richmond Examiner ?aj'S: For the Southern Stales, lately disturbed in their business arrangements by war, &c, this bill is a Godsend, and it is so acknowledged by many of the business and legal men of the South, who have corresponded with Mr. Jcnckes on the sub? ject.. The bankrupt law of '91 and of '41 were either partisan projects or temporary expedients to relieve debtors. Of course they were ropcalcd as soon as their object was answered. But this is intended as a permanent system governing, in time to come, the relations between debtor and creditor, in a uniform, and benoficient, and enlightened man? ner. The celebrated William Lowndes, of South Carolina, one of the ablest and purest of all the statesmen of his period, while he was in Congress, and at the head of the Committee of Ways and Means, elaborated a Bankrupt system, under ihe Constitution, which for that day, was excellent; but it was not adopted. A distinguished lawyer of Pennsylvania*, Johu Sergeant, proposed a law for the same purpose, but that failed. Tho unexecuted powers of the Constitution, one of which the Bankrupt bill carries out, are ample for all the purposes of an American Union. This law, in relation to creditor and debtor, is one of these executed, and most beneficial powers. The creditor interest of the Northern commer? cial States have demanded this law, and not the debtor interest. At the South, it may be that the debtor interest is not opposed to it. Merchant everywhere will find their interests promoted by a law which will generally adjust or compromise cases of debt and bankruptcy so that both parties, creditor and debtor, can be free and untrammelled. Among letters from the South, roceived and con? sidered by the committee, wero somo from well known and most respected men, who expressed the opinion that this Bankrupt bill will do more for the South than anything that this republican Congress, or the Federal Executive could possibly do for them. What they most want, they say, is to bo free from their debts, and enabled to begin again. The creditors will find their advan? tage also in wiping out and beginning anew.? Thus the prince of dry goods dealers, Stewart, of New York, writes to the committco that a million and a half is due him from the South, and that he desires that the debt be wiped out in such manner that his debtors can come and deal with him again. .--o TO THE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH. Richmond is begirt, with on army of Confederate dead. The hallowed precincts of our cemeteries are rendered still more sacred by their graves?tobe counted by tens of thousands of martyred heroes; around us were bloody battle-fields, and here were the most crowded hospitals. The dead of both arc sleeping in Hollywood and Oakwood. Not alone tho fallen of Virginia are buried here. Your loved and lost, brave and chivalrous spirits, whom we, too, learned to love, repose side by side with ours. The greater proportion of your best and bravest young men, cheered by your blessings and strengthened by your prayers, came to Virginia to battle for our common cause. Many, oh ! how many of them fell on battle? fields or died in our hospitals?the victims of dis? ease engendered by the exposures of arduous cam? paigns ? There is no country upon whose roll of honor shall be iu6cribed the names of the Confederate dead. They died for and with their cause. Their courage and devotion obtained the plaudits of admiring nations. But it is the recollection of their sufferings, their patienco and their untimely end, that most tenderly endears their memory to us. Dying, they loft .us the guardianship of their graves. It is a grateful service, due alike to them and to their surviving /riends. Let us keep green tho turf abov? their heads and build monuments to mark for generations yet to como the place of their repose. A society has been formed in the city of Rich? mond entitled "The Memorial Association." The objects of this Society arc to collect funds to be applied in enclosing, arranging, returfing, and otherwise placing in order, the graves of the Confederate dead interred in tho cemeteries of Richmond, so that the names of our fallen soldiers may be permanently preserved from oblivion, and their last resting places saved from the slightest appearance of neglect or want of care. All persons who make donations for the purpose of carrying out tho objects of this Society are c'n rollcd as members of the same. We would respectfully Euggcst to the ladies of the South to form auxUiary societies, co-operating with us in carrying out tho objects above stated. As soon as such societies are formed, it is hoped they will correspond with tins Association. Let? ters may bo addressed and contributions sent to . Mrs. War. II. MACFARLAND, President. -* GOLD AND GREENBACKS. Edgar Allen Poc, says the Richmond Times, in one of those wonderful tales which bears as close a resemblanco to tkp truth as Dc Foo's " Robinson Crusoe," gives a clear and circumstantial account of a Frenchman who was placed under powerful mesmeric influences at the very instant his soul winged its way to rhc spirit vorld. For many weeks after the Frenchman's demiso his body, like that of a living man, responded to every musoular volition of tho will of tho mesmeric agent. Sud? denly, however, the mesmeric passes were reversed, and the body, which the instant bofore was appa? rently that of a healthy, living man, " became a mass of offensive, liquid putrefaction." A few weeks will, probably, determine whether a like fate awaits " the greenbacks." It is now pcrfestly evident that its recent approximation in value to gold and silver was entirely tho result of the skillfultoanipulations of the Secretary of the Treasury. With eighty millions of gold in the Treasury he has been able, by throwing large ( quantities upon the market, to prevent speculation in the precious metals, and to keep the premium on gold below thirty. He was too strong for any com? bination of American brokers, speculators and I bankers, and brought to grief all their attempts to ' depreciate "the greenback." The Secretary of tho Treasury, however, has been completely swamped by tho sudden demand for gold upon tho other sido of the Atlantic. To check the demand for gold he threw thirty millions upon the market and it was absorbed in a week. I His condition is now as utterly helpless as that of the driver of an ungovernable team in whose hands the reins have snapped when tho horses were in full flight with the bits between their teeth. " The greenback" for tho first time since the termination of the war is, wo fear, completely at the mercy of the speculators in gold, and they will deal with it about as mercifully as a wolf would i with a lamb, or a hawk with a ohicken. Qur gold is now leaving tho country at the rates of ten mil | lions a week, and if this continues much longer, [ tic greenback will be as irredeemable in gold as Mr. Mommingcr's Treasury notes. As tho Federal Government is a strong one we need not expect the u greenback" and the notes of the National banks to fall as flat as Confederate money did, but they will soon find their true level of value. What that [ will be remains to be sect). < GLEANINGS FROM OUE EXCHANGES. ?? Gen. Joseph E. Johnston is in Washington, and while at tbe War office, conversed freely upon the military incidents of the war. It is under? stood that he will write a history of the. war. ? James Stevens, the Fenian Head-Centre, is on his way South to organize circles. He will be in Richmond this week. ? The Tennessee Legislature has just appropri? ated an additional $250,000 to the Knoxvillc and Cincinnati Railroad. ? Hon. Henry S. Footc has changed his resi? dence from New York to Louisville. ? Gen. John A. Dix is being talked of by tbe Democrats in some parts of New York as thefr can- | didate for Governor of New York. Dean Richmond is also talked of. ? Tbe affair of honor between Major Thomas Walton and Captain Herald Bellamy, of Sunflower county, Miss., which was to have taken place on the 17th, was prcvonted by the arrest of Bellamy. Both of these gentlemen were known in the Vir? ginia army. Major Walton distinguished bimself on several occasions, on the staff of General Long street ; while Captain Bellamy commanded a com? pany in the 48th Mississippi regiment of Harris' brigade. An exchange says John Minor Botts announced his intention of being present at the Ferret Con? vention held at Alexandria recently. It further asserts that Botts is not only as dead as Forney, but that his body is already decomposing?and ad? vises all Alexandrians to "hold their noses" dur ' jg his stay there. ? Miss Evans, the authoress, has purchased a marble mausoleum to be erected to tho memory of the Mobile soldiors who fell in the war. ?Andrew Johnson, jr., anephew of the President, has been removed from the agency of the Tennes? see State Penitentiary, by the commissioners of that institution. ? Mr. Alexander Jackson, for many years con? nected with the New Orleans Crescent, died on the 20th. He wos a native of New York, but had lived at the South the greater part of his life. ? A third attempt has been made to assassinate Col. Heart, of the Memphis Commercial. ? There are in New York city 40,000 vagrants children, tho offspring of crime, vice, and pauper? ism. ? Quite a number of Radical lawyers in New England and out West lately have taken to preach? ing. It pays better. ? We learn from the Pino Bluff, Arkansas, Dis? patch that a friend of that great and gallant milita? ry leader, is writing a history of General Patrick R. Clcburn. He desires thosejof his soldiers who remember inoidents or anecdotes of the "Stone? wall of the West," to write out and forward the same to the editor of that paper. ? The Alabama Penitentiary is rapidly filling with freedmen. ? The freedmen of Columbus, Miss., havo or? ganized a fire company. ? The rate of fare on the Georgia road has been reduced to five cents per mile. ? Crops in Tennessee are backward. Only one half a crop of wheat is anticipated, but corn and cotton arc promising. The Richmond (Va.) Enquirer learn from its Texas correspondent that the prospect for crops in that State arc very fine, especially the wheat crop, which will be the largest ever made in that State. ? Louisiana country papers givo sad accounts of tho .floods and distress. Previsions are con? stantly forwarded. Corn, cane and cotton in twelve parishes are devastated. ? General Wigfall, \ex-Confederate Senator from Texas, is in London, and about starting out to lecture on the negro, beginning in the jungles in Africa and concluding with a review of his pre? sent position in America. ? ? One of the Massachusetts State constables, named Captain H. T. Johns, is reported to have absconded, having been charged with black-mailing liquor sellers, and discharged from his office. He had been a clergyman and a temperance lecturer, and had just been mustered out as an officer in a Massachusetts regiment from Berkshire county. -* FROM WASHINGTON. Wasaington, June 4.?Tho Postmaster General has sent a communication to the Senate against the proposed plan of united telegraph lines with the postal system. He says : "Asjthe result of my in? vestigations, I do not think it wise for the Govern? ment to inaugurate the proposed system ; not only because of its doubtful financial sucoess, but of its questionable feasibility under our postal system." The fourth and fifth sections of the reconstruc? tion resolution passsed the Senate by a two-thirds vote. The radicals voted down several amend? ments of the conservatives. Mr. Hendricks de? nounced the proceedings as extraordinary and unjust, and that the people would never endorse them. Born in caucus, tho proposition was for the political necessities of party, not for the in? terests of the country. Tho Senate adjourned without^final action. In the House, the resolution of Mr. Williams, calling on the President to inform the House whether any Government employees in the South have in any way countenanced public honors to living and dead Confederates; also whether the privilege of honoring the graves of Union soldiers has been in any instance denied by the authorities, with the acquiescenco of tho officers of the Govern? ment. The resolution was passed though under the gag rule, Mr. Raymond and others being re? fused the privilege of dobate. The statement is based on an article published in tho Loyal Geor? gian, of Augusta. Mr. Lawrenco introduced a resolution, providing for temporary government of the Territories. Mr. Lincoln's resolution to re? store to tho States lately in insurrection their po? litical rights, was discussed and laid over until Wednesday. Mr. Marshall prescntod the creden? tials of the Representatives elected from Missis? sippi, which were referred to the Reconstruction Committee The House adjourned. TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS. Richmond, Juno 3.?Tho United States District Court meets here to-morrow. Judgo Underwood is expected to preside. James T. Brady, of New York; W. B. Read, of Philadelphia; George Brown, of Baltimore, associate counsel for Jeffer? son Davis, are here. Charles O'Connor and Georgo Shea will arrive in a day or two. The counsel will announce their readiness for the trial, and in the event of a postponement will apply for bail. Major Hennessey, Assistant District Attor? ney, will represent the Government. Burton N. Harrison, tho former Secretary of cx-Presidcnt Davis, is here. Richmond, June 4.?Judge Underwood has not arrived, and therefore there is no Court to-day. Eminent lawyers express the opinion that the ad? journment of the Circuit Court from Norfolk to Richmond, after tbe'indictment of Jefferson Davi3 was unauthorized by law, and hence the order of adjournment is a nullity; if correct, the only ac? tion of the Court will be to discharge the grajul jury. Uudcr the recent Act of Congross, "Ihc Chief Justice may order a special term of the Court to be held in Richmond, before which the trial of Davis may be demanded, or a motion for 1 bail submitted; but no such order has been issued. I<* ?. . ? " ? c\ Thursday Morning, June 7lh; 1866. Bgk, Our fair friends will please take notice of the touching appeal fvom the Ladies' Memorial Association, at Richmond, which is published else? where in this issue. -o JG@"" The "Autobiography of an Old Man " has been received. Our friend Sen ex will please for? ward remaining chapters. Until this is done, an opinion upon its merits is withheld. We cannot judge of an article by the introduction. -q-It: BSH^. We direct attention to the advertisement of Messrs. Browne & Scnirmeu, of Columbia. This firm has constantly on hand a large supply of the articles offered for sale, such as flour, corn, rice, &c, and we take pleasure in commending it to.the patronage of dealers and consumers. All orders will be promptly and faithfully attended to. REVIVAL. The Baptist Church in this village has been nightly thronged with anxious listeners to the preaching of the Gospel for ten days past. Some six or eight persons have connected themselves with the Church, and the work of grace is stiU progressing. Each night the mourners' bench is crowded with eager inquiries after salvation, and there is an absorbing interest manifested on every occasion. -* BALED AY, CROPS, &C. The attendance of farmers last Monday was equal to our expectations, considering the busy season of the year. From those with whom we conversed, the report comes up that the wheat crop will prove an average one, while corn is pro? mising enough. Bad stands of cotton, with over? plus of grass in the fields, continues to be the re? port. There was very little business transacted on Monday, owing doubtless to depicted purses and uncertain prospects. -o THE AIR LINE RAILROAD. From an advertisement elsewhere, it will be seen that tin stockholders in the above named company are requested to meet on the 10th of next month. Important information will then be given, and we hope for a full attendance of all interested in the. completion of this splendid enterprise. The pros? perity of Anderson is intimately connected with this Road, and though the war interfered with the project, we think it safe to declare that the Air Line may .yet prove the harbinger of a return to former advancement and progress. At any rate, the effort is worthy of attention, and the people will be enlightened by attendance upon the stock? holders' meeting. --o??? FATAL ACCIDENT. We have seldom been called upon to record a more melancholly and sorrowful accident than that which terminated the life of our young friend, Preston Belcher, a youth of extraordinary fair promise and irreproachable character. But a few days since he left this place for Abbeville, to re? sume his studies at school, and on Friday met with a tragic fate. In wrestling with a younger broth? er, a loaded pistol was discharged, and the con? tents wore lodged in the abdomen, from the effects of which he died on Sunday morning. His re? mains were brought home on Monday last, and Tuesday afternoon the funeral sermon was deliv? ered at the Baptist Church, where a large con? course of citizens attested their respect for this noble youth, and evinced their sympathy with the distressed family in this sad bereavement. The sermon on the occasion was most impressive and instructive, and when the simple story of comfort? ing Faith was repeated, there were few souls in the vast congregation that would not have ex? claimed, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my last end be like his !" The pall? bearers, twelve in number, were classmates and comrades of the deceased, and we humbly trust that this solemn and striking dispensation of Prov? idence may redound to His glory in bringing each of these friends to the feet of Jesus! j ,The re? mains of Preston were interred in the Baptist graveyard. In all the relations of life, this young man was held in justly high esteem. Possessed of a kindly nature, the promptings of his heart were ever gen? erous, noble and true, and wherever known he won friends and admirers by his gentlemanly de? portment and urbane conduct. * But above all this, we have the consolation that in death he rejoiced in the hopo of a *4?lcsscd immortality beyond the grave. Ma3' the dews of Heaven gently, lovingly bedew the sod above him ! -<*. "THE SITUATION." The news from Washington indicates a positive difference of opinion between the two Houses of Congress, or rather between the Republican party of both Houses. The Senate has refused to accede to that section of the "plan" adopted by the Re? construction Committee which disfranchises all participants in the late so-called rebellion until 1870. This section has been declared by Thad. Stevens to bo "the substance" of the proposed plan, and the refusal on the part of the Republi? can Senators is ominous that the work of disinte? gration is about to be commenced. However, the South may look on with complacency, and the old adage may yet be verified, "When rogues fall out," &c. The Fenians have #at last broke ground for an onslaught upon the British. They have invaded Canada, but the demonstration is too feeble to at? tract any great share of public attention. Fort Erie, opposite Buffalo, has been taken by the Fe? nians, and the English troops in Canada have been surprised into one or two unimportant skirmishes. The dispatches in our daily exchanges aro too con? flicting to be relied upon, and remind us of the unreliable telegrams which flooded the country du? ring the late civil war. We have, therefore, omit? ted their publication. This movement of the Fe? nians is entirely spasmodic, and will shortly come to grief, and that, too, in a most summary manner. European advices breathe strongly of war upon "the continent." The Emperor of the French re? cently took occasion, while on a visit to Auxerrc, one of the most loyal Napoleonic towns in France, to uttor his detestation and disregard of .the trea? ties of 1815. Thereupon, a financial panic ensues, and the commercial and bourgeois rlassos of Paris arc thrown into consternation. The Emperor's declarations are understood to mean a resuscita? tion of the empire as it stood prior to expulsion from important dominions, and an attempt to re. vivo the fortunes of the Napoleon family which went down in gloom at Waterloo. His contempt for those treaties indicates war. and a revival of the policy which shall declare France as the armed dictator of the continent. Marongo and Auster litz are not forgotten, and this appeal to the bone and sinew of the French people shows that the mad ambition, which ruled the first Napoleon, has found a lodgment in the breast of his astute ne? phew. In the meantime, the powers of Europe arc preparing for bloody conflict. ?TO ENEMIES9 <&RAViE3. THE FLORAL OFFERING. The survivors of that galbint. army, -which, under the leadership of Lee, purchased an undying fume by their brilliant uchicvcnicnts and dearly won victories, cannot fail to recall the 31st of May as the anniversary of one of their proudest, successes. The battle of Seven Pines obtained a lustre for Confederate arms which will indelibly remain in history while heroic purpose is revered, and ardent valor is a thing of admiration. Though sanguina? ry in its results for both sides, with no apparent objective point gained by the Confederates, the daring and impetuosity of our troops on that day is a bright and shining instance of what men may accomplish in the defence of principles they cher? ish ; and though the details of that engagement are lost sight of for the time being, the industrious compiler of events hereafter will sound the endur? ing praise of men who quailed not before numbers, and whose cheeks were unblanchcd before opposing hosts in'glittering steel. The men from this sec? tion who earliest enlisted in the cause of Southern independence, bore a conspicuous part at Seven Pines, and the troops led by the lamented Jenkins carved their names high on the scroll for military prowess and heroism. Thus much, by way of pre? face, to show the appropriateness of the day select? ed by the ladies of this village to illustrate their reverence and respect for the sleeping heroes in our churchyards. More than one to whom these honors were given shared in the perils and glories of Seven Pines, and it was meot that their remains be covered with wreaths of affection and garlands of gratitude. Pursuant to previous arrangement, the ladies of this vicinity met at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon, 31st of May, for the purpose of uniting in the simple and touching tribute of adorning the graves of Confederate soldiers with fragrant flowers and beautiful evergreens, en? twined in wreaths, garlands and boquets. The assemblage comprised the majority of our citizens, old and young, and the church was filled with those who appreciated the valiant efforts of de? ceased friends and desired to do honor to their memories, albeit the cause in which tiicy struggled had long since gone down in the gloom of night and darkness o'ersprcad the horizon where flickered for a brief season the star of hope. At the request of the ladies, Rev. Mr. Stratton announced that the ceremonies of the hour would be opened with prayer by Gen. Ellison Capers, who offered a fervent and appropriate petition to the throne of Almighty God for blessings upon this effort to embalm the memories of those wc loved in life and reverenced in death; and that, while thus honoring such as had gone before, tbe hearts of all should be quickened with sympathy for the widows and orphans scattered throughout our country? that the charity they deserve should be extended with a liberal hand, and their necessities prompt? ly relieved. After prayer, the audience repaired to tho graveyard near by, when the graves of sol? diers iherein buried were beautifully decorated. The grounds had been properly cleared of rubbish, and the scene presented was one upon which the pen could dwell at length, but space forbids.? With sorrowful mien and respectful bearing, the throng went hither to view tbe decoration of some sleeper beneath the sod, and reverently, devoutly went up tbe prnycr that the peace of righteousness had been vouchsafed to each silent representative of our evanished hopes. Most prominent, how? ever, in the touching scene presented, was an ele? gant pyramid of flowers, erected apart from tho graves and enclosed in an evergreen railing, bear? ing the inscription: vta memory of our Confederate Dead who lie upon the BaTTLK-FiET.D." When the sad duty had been performed, and the assembly had witnessed the tribute to each fal? len hero, the ladies slowly wended their way to the Baptist churchyard, wherein similar ceremo? nies were fittingly accomplished. We cannot de? scribe, in this brief outline, the imprcspion created by .tho unobtrusive and unaffected manner with which the noble women bended over the lowly graves to place their offerings of respect and affec? tion. It was heartfelt and sincere, and the specta? tor could not but realize that here was displayed genuine sympathy, intense sincerity and undying devotion. Their purpose had no other significance than rhe simplest tribute of love and gratitude to those who had offered life's oblation upon the altar of their section, and had perished nobly in its defence. But. we must hasten to a conclusion. The grounds here, too, had received merited attention, and the eye. was pleased at the fair and lovely prospect. Each grave was visited in turn, and the wealth of nature's offering placed thereon. Besides the graves decorated, wc observed an imitation of a shaft, surmounted with a triangular form, made of evergreens and flowers, and suspended from it this inscription : "In memory of, Brig. Gen. Stephhn Elliott, Jr., the gallant and patriotic hero of Fort Sumter." Another memorial, and similar to the last named, was inscribed thus: "Sacred to the memory of J. Nardik Brown, Co, "C," P. S. S., killed at the Second Battle of Manassas, on the 30th day of August^ 1862." In concluding this hasty and imperfect sketch of the interesting ceremonies of Thursday, we must not omit to mention that all the stores and placeB of business were closed during the solemn and impressive occasion, as a testimonial that the observances touched a sympathetic chord through? out the community. -? THE THIETY-FIEST OF MAY. The observance of this day in Richmond was a spontaneous gathering of the citizens at Hollywood cemetery, where repose thousands ofthat brave army which encircled Richmond with a wall of defence for so long a time. The ladies of Virginia, ever foremost when that army needed uccor or atten? tion, united in a grand demonstration in honor of the heroic dead. Tbe graves of Stuart, Mor oan, Archer, Pegram, and a host of others less known to fame, were decorated in the most be? coming manner. The Richmond Tin es, in a lengthy account, of the ceremonies, has the following: "It must carry a gleam of joy to many a far-off home to learn that the tombs of their loved ones, who fell in the cause of the South and now sleep in Hollywood, received from the women of Virginia all the honor which lovo and gratitude could be? stow." All- honor and praise to these fair women, who have thus consecrated the resting-place of our loved comrades and friends ! -? THE MASONIC CELEBEATION. The approaching celebration of St. John's Day promises an especial interest to all lovers of the ancient and honorable fraternity. In addition to the address of Prof. Hall, which is looked for? ward to with intense interest, it is expected that other intellectual repast may be furnished on tho occasion, while the " feast of good things" at the Benson House will be no unwelccme appendage. We hope to see a general attendance of the breth? ren throughout the District on that day. The pub? lic, and ladies especially, arc invited BOLL OF HONOR. The proprietor of this journal proposes, during this summer, to publish a neat arid convenient pamphlet, which shall contain the tolls of all the companies raised in Anderson District for.thc Con? federate service during the late war. In order to perpetuate the names of the men who participated in our struggle for independence, the co-operation of all officers and men who may have the desired information in their possession is earnestly so? licited. Those having original rolls of companies or detachments will confer a favor by sending tho same without delay to this office, stating opposite each name the death or discharge of the individual, if this occurred. Where died, when and by reason of wounds received in battle, 3ickness or other? wise. And any other information which will make up the individual history of the soldiers of Ander? son District. The importance of this enterprise is suggested by the fact that there is no official record of the same in existence, and this will supply the people with a correct history of each man who perilled life in their cause. Though that canae-be forever lost, there is a duty we owe to the dead, and the living also, that should be performed while participants in the grand struggle are yet fresh in their recollections of comrades. The work will be executed in the best style of typography, and will be sold at the bare cost of publication. The as? sistance of our friends and Lxtc comrades is cor? dially invited in this undertaking. -:-o-:?'? EXCHANGES. The Daily American Patriot is the name of a new journal established in Columbia last week by J. E. Bbixtok. It is a neat and lively sheet, and has met with warm encouragement, judging, from the advertising columns. Price, Six Dollars per annum. We tender good wishes arid fraternal re? gard. Our friend, H. L. Darb, has evinced taste and enterprise in issuing the Sumter. Newt, the first number of which has been received. It is a large and handsome paper, well-filled with, original and selected matter. The editor, F. J. Moses, Jr., ap? pears at ease in his position. The Newt is pub? lished at Sumter, S. C, at Four Dollars a year. The True Witnett, Clinton, S. C, although di? minutive in its proportions, bids fair to make an excellent paper. The editor, Rev. W. P. Jacobs, promises an enlargement of bis paper soon. Pub? lished at the low price of One Dollar per annum. The Southern Cultivator for June is upon our table. Published at Athens, Geo. Address, W. N. White. No farmer should be without this rep? resentative of his interests. J. D. M. DOBBINS, Auction and Commission Merchant, ANEJERSON, S. C. THE copartnership heretofore existing under the name and style of Dobbins & McGee is this day dissolved by mutual'consent. The business will be continued by J. D. M. Dobbins at the old stand, No. 1 Brick Range. All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention, and the patron? age of the public is respectfully solicited. June 7, I860 ? 51 Executor's Notice, ALL Persons having demands against tho Estate of the late Samuel Brown, deceased, cither as princi? pal or surety, are rcquesscd toprescut them to the undersigned, within the time prescribed law, olse they will be barred. Also, those having demands against the Estates' of tho late Daniel A. Ledbelter, S. F. Brown and D. E. Brown, are requested in like manner to pr?? sent them. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Exocutor. Anderson C. II., June 7, 1866 61 4 AIE L?STE RAILBOAD COMPANY. A MEETING of the Stockholders of the "Air Line Railroad Company in South Carolina." will be hold in the Court Houseat Anderson, on TUES? DAY, the 10th day of July next, for the purpose of reorganizing by the election of a President arid Directors, and taking juch other mcasuros as are' necessary to the prosecution of the work. By order. A. T. BROYLES,i?ecretaryv Anderson, June.l, 1866 61 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAEOLINA ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHERESA, Lucinda Durham has applied to me for' Letters of Administration on the Estate of James M. Durham, deceased: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased' to be and appear at my office on the 18th day of June, 1866, to show cause, if any they canv why said Administration should not be granted. JOHN W. DANIELS, C. C and acting 0. A. D> - June 1, 1866_51 . ^ 2 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT.. WHEREAS, Lucinda Durham has applied to me for Letter's of Administration on the Estate of Moses A. Durham, deceased : These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased; to be and appear at my office on Monday, the 18th of June, 1866, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not be graal-' ed. JOHN W. DANIELS, C. C. Acting 0. A. T>. Juno 1, 1866 61 2 CORN, RICE AND POTATOES. 2,000 lbs. Ragoon Rice Tierces Carolina Rice, 50 Barrels Superfine Flour, 20 " Irish Potatoes, $4 per bbL ALSO, 7,000 bushels White Provision Corn in Store in lots to suit purchasers. Orders promptly, filled. BROWN & SCHIRMER, Main street, Volgera New. Store>. . Columbia, June 5, 1866. 61 4 DENTAL NOTICE DR. W. IS. CHERRY, STJRG-EO?ST AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, WILL be in Andorson three days in each week. On Mondays, from 7 A. M., until 11?on Wednes? days and Saturdays, from 2 P. M., until 7, Bgi, Oflicc over M. Lesser's store, opposite In? telligencer office. Juno 7, 1866. SI 4fc '