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THE ANDERSON INTELLIGENCER, BY JAMES A. HOYT. TERMS: XWD DOLLARS AND A HALF PEE A UTTUM, IS UNITED STATES CURRENCY. HATES OF ADVERTISING. Advertisements inserted at the rales of One Dol? lar per square of twelve lines for the first insertion and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions made to those who advertise by the year. fiSf For announcing a candidate, Five Dollars ? advance. gap- Obituaries exceeding five lines charged for at advertising rates. GLEANINGS FE Ola OUR EXCHANGES. ? The survivors of Uood's Texas Brigade are forming themsclvt. into a permanent association for mutual bcuevolent purposes. ? The Examiner says that the City of Richmond is overrun with a class of tho vilest females on earth ?negro prostitutes. ? Negro highwaymen are becoming troublesome in many parts of the South. ? Fred. Douglass reports an income of 55,195. ~ The Postmaster of Washington, it is under? stood, is to be removed, and one of the proprie? tors of the National Intelligincer will be appointed in his place. _General Frank Blair has sued the Missouri Democrat for publishing a dispatch reflecting on his honesty. ? The arrest of over sixty bathers within tho city limits of Chicago, is commented on by the newspapers of that city, which say the police night hotter be looking after those who never use water. ? An officer of tho Freedmcn's Bureau, in Jackson Parish, La., was murdered recently by highwaymen. ? The Hon. Ezekicl Whitman, late Chief Jus? tice of the Maine Supreme Court, died on the 2d iost., aged 90 years, at East Bridgewater, Mass. ? The Staate Zeitung, of this city, places at the head of its columns the name of General George H. Thomas as its candidate for President in '68, says the Cincinnati Gazette. ? The old county jail at Carthage, Illinois, is an object of grce.t interest to all who visit that pls.ee. It was there that Joseph Smith, tht Mor? mon leader, was killed in 1844. Tho Republican of that placo says the building is about to be sold. ? Gen. E. Kirby Smith was in Louisville on Sunday. ? Gov. Brownlow has left Nashville for a brief visit to Knoxvilie. It is asserted that bo never travels without & guard. It ought to be a black? guard. ? For violating the persons of two little girls In New Haven, Ct., a negro has been let off with ' the mild punishment of $100 fine and one year's imprisonment. ? Gen. Early is now in Niagara, Canada, the home of Mr. Mason and Gen. Brcckinridge, un eonquered and unsubdued, living in the memories of the past, in fact, a confirmed "rebel." ? The Republican Association of the Ninth District of New York have unanimously repudia? ted its representative in Congress, Mr. Henry J. Raymond. This is only the beginning of the end. ?Greely. ? The Petersburg Express states that the body of a Confederate soldier was disinterred there, a few days since, for removal South, and the face presented the beauty it wore when first dead, un? impaired by either worm or decay. ? We learn that a man named Samuel Clark shot and instantly killed his father-in-law, Daniel Kirby, in Griffin, Ga. Clark made his esoapc, but was afterwards overhauled. ? Miss Clara Burton, who got a handsomo sum from Congress for numbering the graves of the dead Federal soldiers in Southern graveyards, proposes to go lecturing next winter on what sbe saw on the battlefields and in the South. Her one is to edify the Radicals. ? A letter from St. Louis, dated August 3, says the city is at present more infested with lawless characters tban it ever was heretofore. A build? ing has been discovered which was tbe haunt of hotel thieves, confidence men, burglars, highway? men and others. The placo was visited by the po? lice yesterday, and eighteen men arrested. ? The Washington correspondent of the New York Commercial Advertiser says that some of the clerks in the War Department arc organizing a secret political association for tho support of Ed? win M. Stanton for President, and Gen. Hamilton, of Texas, for Vice President. ? Leprosy is said to be developing itself in va? rious portions of the world with all its ancient re? pulsive characteristics. It prevails at the present time in the West Indies and in Norway, two wide? ly separated countries, according to recency pub? lished statistics, there being no less than two thou? sand lepers in the latter country. ? Bryant, editor of tho Loyal Georgian, at Au? gusta, is again in trouble. This time he is held to bail in the sum of ?5,000 for larceny. Mr. Bryant seems determined to break into the Geor? gia Penitentiary in spite of all his friends can do to prevent it. ? The Assistant Commissioner of the Freed? mcn's Bureau has forwarded to the chief of thebu reau reports which show that there is a much greater area of land under cultivation in the South this year than there was at the beginning of the war, and that the quautity of land planted in cot? ton is much greator in some sections than ever. ? A woman in Ohio recently was riding on horseback, smoking a pipe. Some of the ignited tobacco fell from it on her dress, which immedi? ately caught fire. She endeavored to extinguish the blaze, but her horse became unmanageable and whirled round rapidly, and in a moment she was enveloped in flames, and was burned to death. ? Beaufort, South Carolina, which was former? ly an aristocratic winter rosort of the Southern . era, has become completely Yankecized with New Englanders. The Mayor of tho city is a New Englander, and every officeholder, land owner, and storekeeper hails from the same section. ? J.. Daly Rurke, a returned Confederate officer, while sitting on his piazza, at Baton Rouge, a few | days ago, was shot in the heart by some unseen assassin. A negro has been arrested on suspicion. Sal-e or Negroes by Bureau Officers.?The New York Herald's correspondent, recently with Generals Steadman and Fullerton, writes from New Orleans giving further information concerning the malpractices in that portion of the country.? No records were found to form an estimate upon, as they were conveniently made away with upon the arrival of the inspectors. The charges of pri? vate use of public money are fully proven, and the infamous sate of negroes by the Bureau officers, Bpoken of in a former letter, has been fully cor? roborated. With Louisiana the investigation closes, end the full report will, doubtless, be made publi; In a few days. I THE ROYAL MARRIAGE. j tha London correspondent of the Chicago Journal gives the following: All these matters, however, pale benenth the great event of the week, the marriage of Princess Helena, th? third daughter of Queen Victoria, J which took place on Thursday lust. There is something really distressing about the affair asyou will admit when I narrate the facts. The match, from first to last, has been distasteful to the na? tion, and now that the Qusen has persisted in sac? rificing her child, if she could read the hearts of I her people she would find therein recorded an uni? versal sentence of condemnation. It was supposed, some little time since, that the marriage would not take place, but the Queen was obstinate and per? sisted in her determination. The real truth is, that, aside from other objec? tions to the bridegroom, he actually has a wife and four children living in Germany. It is true that the marriage was called a morganatic one, but it was solemnized, nevertheless, under the authority of the church. Whether the Princess Helena whs aware of this fact or not is doubtful, but the Queen was, and recklessly trampled all considerations of morality and justice, to say nothing of religion, under foot. It is well known that she was re? monstrated with on the subject, but to no effect.? She had set her mind upon the marriage, and de? fended her futuro son-in-law wilh the utmost spirit. The cause of*her infatuation has just been re? vealed. When the statue of the late Prince Con? sort was inaugurated in Germany last year, the Queen's attention was attracted by one of the spectators who seemed to be overwhelmed with emotion, and throughout the ceremony his hand? kerchief was constantly employed in wiping from his face what were apparently tear3. This sort of conduct was just the thing to touch the Queen's sensibilities. She inquired at once who the indi? vidual was and learned that it was Prince Chris? tian of Schleswig-Holstein. She sent for him, took a fancy to him, and finally threw her daughter into his arms, since which her infatuation has been complete. There is scarcely any one who does not believe that this petty German Prince, poor even to poverty, his real income being only about a thousand dollars a year, an adventurer, a notorious gambler and sporting man, a man with all the low vices of the German character and none of its vir? tues, was simply playing a part which he had thoroughly studied beforehand. Conscious of tho Queen's weakness, he purposely placed him? self in her way, and by his crocodile tears on the occasion mentioned, secured an interest in her which he has managed to increase and retain until he has finally accomplished his purpose. I am sorry to say there is no room to doubt the correct? ness of these statements. It wa9 the placo of the Prince of Wales to give away his sister at the altar. He plumply re? fused to do so, although he was present at the ceremony, to avoid future scandal. Failing him, that duty developed upon his young brother, the Duke of Cambridge. He not only declined, but was not present at the wedding at all. The bride? groom's father, brother, and sister, although espe? cially invited by the Queen, all refused to come to Englaud, and by their presence sanction the out? rage then committed. Although it is a sud affair, and while much sympathy is felt for the young bride, the auguries for her future are of the dark? est churactcr, and the Queen and her mother has sunk to a very low degree in the estimation of her subjects. The newly wedded pair have gone to Osbornc to pass the honeymoon. -+, Stolen Southern Jewelry?Where to Look for it.?The following is an extract from a letter from New York, published in the Baltimore Epis? copal Methodist of the 4th instant : A Southern lady, on a visit to this city, went to worship in one of the up-towu churches. Soon after nn elegantly-attired New York lady, of high social standing, entered the same pew and re? mained during the service; after which the South? ern lady called her aside into the vestry room, and, in the presence of the rector, with whom she j was well acquainted, thus addressed her : "Madam, J I do not wish to offend you, but that shawl you arc wearing belongs to me." (Tho shawl was a su? perb one.) The New Yorker protested, and de? clared that there must be some mistake. "If," says the Southern lady, "you will examine a cer? tain corner, you will sec my initials worked in it. and the rector knows my name very well." The corner was found as well as the initials. Tho Southern lady then remarked, "That ring you have upon your finger is also mine, and if you will take the trouble to examine the interior you will see the same initials engraved in the ring." Simi? lar movements as above described look place, and with similar results. Turning to her again, the Southern lady said : '?Madam, that bracelet you have on is miue als?, and by pressing a spring on (he inside it will un? clasp and show you my portrait. The New York lady did as requested, and there was the lady's portrait. She promptly relumed the ring and bracelet, as she was convinced beyond the power to controvert it, that they were the property of this Southern lady, and remarked as she did, "they are yours, and you arc welcome to them, but as I wore the shawl to church I must beg the privilege of wearing it home again." The Southern lady acceded, of course, and they exchanged cards. The shawl came back in due time, but the New York lady had probably obtained the articles in such a manner ns to render it too unpleasant to divulge. Ne more was said about it. Moral: If Southern ladies want to know where their articles of missing jewelry and wardrobe furniture are, let them at? tend some fashionable, "up town," New York church, and if the men want to know what has be? come of all their fine horses, shipped North by army officers and "bummers," let them Bpend an evening in Central Park. -+ Morals of Northern Cities?A Motlet Crowd. ?The police of Detroit made a descent last week on twenty houses of ill-fame in that city, arresting all parties found, male and female, and bringing them before the Justice. The proceedings being unheralded, and occurring at midnight, the crowd, when collected before the bar of the Court, is said to hft\e presented an appearance beggaring de? scription, and furnishing a loathsome illustration of life as it exists in large Northern towns. The Free Press says : Here they stood?the young girl, just entered on her career of crime, side by side with the sensuous and bloated beings in the form of women, long debauched and grown old in their shameful course of life. Some were dressed in silks, others in rags, insufficient to cover them, with hair disheveled, eyes bleared and bloodshot, disease and filth betrayed in their various degrees and disgusting deformity. AM ages and stages in crime were present; the denizens of the lowest haunts and those of oihe:- and more pretentious localities were huddled together. Nor were the courtesans alone. With them came young mon and old men, middle aged, and as diverse in appear? ance and station as were their female friends and boon companions of a few hours before. ? Confederate Gen. Wilcox is in the enjoyment of good health. He has returned to Selma, Ala., I where he intends permanently locating. Thursday Morning, August 16, 18G6. MONEY WANTED. Give us some assistance; we need money, or anything convertible into money; if you owe us, come forward and settle at least a portion of your indebtedness, either by cash or produce. Reading matter on every page. Mrs. Dr. J. L. Cuumley is entitled to thanks for a basket of ripe and luscious Peaches, sent to this office on Monday. jjgj- The correspondent proposing to forward articles, if accepted, will bear in mind that his re? quest is unreasonable. Communications must be examined before an assent is given to occupy our columns. SQf We are requested to state that a special Convocation of Darning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., will be held on Saturday, 25th inst., at two o'clock, p. m. Punctual attendance is earn? estly desired. -c> SMOKING TOBACCO. Our thanks are due to an esteemed friend for a package of superior Smoking Tobacco, branded "Osceola." BAPTIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL MES? SENGER. The August number of this periodical has been recoived. Published at Yorkville, S. C, by Rev. Tillmak R. Gaines. Price $2 per year in specie. DANCING SCHOOL. Persons desiring to receive instruction In a first class Dancing School, taught by an accomplished lady, will report their names to this office by Mon? day next. If a sufficient number of scholars are obtained, the class will begin on the Wednesday following, at Masonic Hall. -?? SUDDEN DEATH. Mr. D. Alex. Davis, for several years an em? ployee on the Anderson branch of tho G. & C. R. It, died in this place on Monday night last, after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Davis was a warm-hearted, generous man, and highly esteemed by the community. nis sorrowing family have our deepest sympathies in this sad and unexpected bereavement. THE RURAL SOUTHERNER. The prospectus of a journal bearing this title, to be published in Columbia, will be found elsewhere in our columns. The gentleman at the head of this enterprise is every way qualified to make the pa? per worthy and acceptable, and we wish him an abundant success in the undertaking. Address R. M. Stokes & Co., Columbia. S C. Persons wishing to subscribe may leave their names at this office ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER. On Monday night last a soldier by tlie name of Cnarles Kellet, belonging to the garrison sta? tioned at this place, was murdered in a most shock ing manner, his throat being cut by a razor, and the body thrown in an old well. Suspicion at once rested upon several of his comrades, and ar? rests were immediately made. At the time of this writing (Wednesday noon) the Coroner's cxamina tion is in progress, aud we forbear stating further particulars until a conclusion is reached by the inquest. IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS. We call the attention of our country friends who propose to visit Charleston, and desire to econo? mize their means whilst there, to the card of the Hilders House which will be found in the columns of our Charleston advertisements. The House has recently been renovated and presents unusual at? tractions to persons visiting the city on business, as it is centrally located and furnishes fine table furo and tho best of accomodations, at a little more than half the charges of other hotels. It is within five miuutes walk of the principal places of busi ncss?has good servants always in attendance, ami is in every respect, just such a place as we like to commend cordially to our friends. EDUCATIONAL. The advertisement of Prof. Tiiomas Hall gives notice that the exercises of his School will be resumed on next Monday, 20th inst. The en? viable reputation of Prof. II., is sufficient guaran? tee for the thorough training of scholars entrusted to his care, while the accomplished assistant, Miss Robinson, has proven an equal ability and fitness for the position. May their success be comnien suratc with their merit and worth. We direct attention to a change in the adver? tisement of the Anderson High School, the exer? cises of which are to be resumed also on Monday next. The retirement of Maj. Ben. Sloan from this School?that gentleman having received the appointment of Auditor and Treasurer of the G. & C. Railroad?is a source of sincere regret to its friends, and is only compensated by the fact that the efficient and accomplished Principal has se? cured the services of Gen. Ellison Capers to sup? ply the vacancy thus created. Under the new management, we are convinced that the Anderson High School will sustain the fair name already ac? quired in this community. . NOBLE SENTIMENTS. The following touching reference to the "Lost Cause" is made by Col. Heros Von Brock, chief of-staff to Gen. Stuart, in the concluding chapter of "Memoirs of the Confederate "War," published in BlackwoocTs Magaziric during the past several months. The sentiments are worthy of the noble foreigner who remained steadfast and faithful, amid the varying fortunes of the Confederacy, until the surrender of our great leader: "Lee'a glorious army is no longer in existence. The brave men who formed it have, after innu? merable sufferings, bowed to the enemy's power and numbers, and dispersed to follow peaceful pursuits. But those who have survived the fear? ful struggle for independence can look back upon a series of battles and victories unequalled in his? tory ; and every one of us will forever speak with pride of the time when he was a soldier of the army of Northern Virginia. I, myself, am still an invalid. The ball which I carried in my lungs gives me frequent suffering and has broken my once so robust health ; but as every renewal of my pains reminds me of the past, they arc alleviated and effaced by the pleasure with which I revert to the time when I fought side by side with those brave men; and I shall ever rejoico that I drew my sword for the gallant people of the late Con? federacy." INCREASE OF CRIME?THE REMEDY. It is tru y alarming to note the rapid increase of crime throughout the country. Scarcely an ex? change readies us now that does not record some flagrunt outrage or detail the particulars of an enormous crime of some sort. Not alone through this section of the State, and throughout this State, i but all over the United States, North and South, is this alarming increase of crime to be observed.? I Everywhere murder, arson, theft, and the rest of the catalogue, are on the rampage, and stalking abroad at noonday. In view of this state of af? fairs, it behooves the law-abiding to consider the remedy for these growing evils and use the means to arrest the progress of crime in all its bearings. Especially is this true in relation to our own im? poverished and desolated land; where it might be expected that lawless, desperate characters would thrive upon the misfortunes of a subjugated and oppressed people. The arbitrary administration | of martial law and military power tends to aug- J meni the number of crimes, inasmuch as the worst passions of human nature are being constautly aroused and kept alive by unjust measures of wrong and oppression. Immediately after the close of the war, it was not surprising that these outrages against society should be committed, and we were prepared to make due allowance for the disturbed condition of the country and the uncer? tain tendency of men's minds at the contemplation of the awful disaster which befel our once happy country. But we confess that, as lime elapsed, and the passions of the hour subsided, the hope was engendered that.these things would quickly disappear, and the entire population return to le? gitimate and peaceful pursuits. In this expecta? tion, however, we have been sadly disappointed. Instead of decreasing, new channels have been opened and fresh fields of wickedness laid bare to unholy reapers, who seize with avidity upon any and every opportunity to satisfy the depravity of human nature. We know that the tendency of political events, under the guidance of a Radical faction in Congress, is aught but encouraging to the down-trodden classes of the South; that the pursuance of such a policy oftentimes begets des? peration and madness in the conquered ; and that men excuse or palliato offences because of the gloomy prospects in a partial sense. We are also aware that the unqualified failure in the crops of this section is urged as a motive to incite evil-dis? posed persons to the commission of crime. Of these things we are duly advised, and yet coutend that proper and well-directed efforts will revolu? tionize public sentiment and eventually restor.- the country to peace and quietude. Let u9 examine briefly the remedy within our reach to accomplish so desirable an end. In our humble judgment, the remedy is to be found tn a reaction of public opinion and sentiment. Almost every day the idea is advanced that we have no civil law to convict aud punish offenders. This is a grievous error, and the fatal mistake which good and worthy citizens make to the advantage of scoundrels, thieves, murderers f.nd inceudaries.? That civil law is frequently inoperative because of the peculiar condition of public affairs, none will deny ; but this docs not justify the assertion that there is an abrogation of the law itself. There? fore, whenever it is argued that we have no laws for our protection and guidance, a premium is of? fered for the commission of an' offence, be it great or small. And it is a dereliction <>f duty, on the part of the citizen who advocates the existence of this normal condition. Either law is in force or it is not: and as civil authority is maintained by sound public opinion, and not by material power, tlie obligation rest upon every individual alike to contribute towards the supremacy of the law.? These arc self evident truths, and need no argument to oouvicc the right-minded of thcii duty; Let each one. then, ask himself if the full measure of his obligation has been attained, und Iiis voice and influence heard on the side of justice, right and virtue. But there is another consideration of serious moment, which is worthy of mention in this ar? ticle. In fact, we have been led to indite the fore? going lines as a reproof to the spirit which advo? cates any other remedy than the mighty iirni of the law?for the law is mighty when sustained by the people?against the alarming increase of crime. We allude to the popular approval of mob law. There can be no more dangerous application of power than when placed in the hands of the populace, with no limit and unrestrained by burri ers of any kind, and when incited to harsh deeds hy the passions and prejudices of man. The Ulti? mate tendency of mob law is to overleap justice and transgress the mandates of civil authority; to ignore the government ol society and trample un? der foot the laws instituted by the Supreme Ituler of the Universe. Few men can be found who pos? sess coolness, deliberation, nay, courage itself, sufficient to adtninistor between fellow-creatures on the loose principles inculcated by this revolting feature in civilized society. Extrcmccases?Isola? ted in the strictest sense?may demand tiie app'i Cf.tion of this summary mode of redress; but these occasions are so rare and unfrequent that they do not justify a recognition of 'he principle that it is right to usurp the powers which properly belongs to the officers of the law. And yet intel? ligent, well-informed men give in their adhesion to the application of mob law in many instances. This is to be sincerely deplored, and we fervently hope that due consideration will effect a change in their minds. In another column an esteemed co temporary is found to endorse this unwise remedy, and we arc free to say that twelve months will not elapse ere ho regrets the utterance of the few words which tend to disorganize society and para? lyze the efforts of civil officers to maintain "the peace and dignity of the Slate." Above all others within the range of our editorial acquaintance should this colemporary have been over-cautious in the utterance of such unbridled sentiments. With an intimate knowledge of the people, and an efficient influence among them for good in days past, we are truly sorry to witness his departure from the prudent, discreet course always hereto? fore maintained; and we have been bold in offer? ing this timely rebuke to our estimable friend that he may discover thus early the impression made upon one who is younger in years, if not in dis? cretion. In all sincerity, let the influence of the press, which is powerful and general, be cast upon the side of authority and the maintenance of good order. If this extraordinary influence is exerted otherwise, then may the good and virtuous in our midst tremble and repine, for "the sceptre hath do parted from Judah !" -*-? THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAPTIST. The last issue of this journal announced the name of Rev. Ii. W. Wim.uKN, of Orangeburg, as Associate Editor, having churge of Ike "Lower Dis I trict Department." This arrangement will doubt less extend the usefulness and influence of the Baptist, which is the only newspaper in the State published exclusively in I lie interest of its denom? ination. We tender our best wishes to all con? cerned. -? The Sumtcr Watchman says that recent rains have greatly revived the crops in that section, but the prospect for bread is still sad indeed. "CRIBB'D, CABIN'D AND CONFINED." We have neglected to chronicle the arrival of several celebrated characters at the McGcki.v House, during tho past two or three weeks, and hereby tender an apology to the lessee of this es? tablishment for the singular omission. Most of the gentry now enjoying the hospitality of "mine host" were engaged formerly in horse-trading, and having amassed sufficient means to suspend jock eyiug for awhile, are now luxuriating in the pre? sent and ruminating over the past. In plain words, the District jail is almost filled with horse thieves ! We have several times alluded to the alarming increase of this crime throughout this section, and intimated that there was evidently an organized band somewhere for the purpose of relieving the country of all good animals. The arrest of so mony in the last few weeks, charged with this of? fence, confirms our belief of the existence of such an organization, and we think it prudent to with? hold the names of several parties in order that others may not be forewarned and take themselves to flight. Suffice it, that the band has been in? vaded and some of its worthiest members secured. In this connection, we will take occasion to award the meed of praise to our energetic young friend, John R. CocunAN, for his indefatigable ef? forts to arrest offenders against the law. He has been entirely successful in most cases, and within three weeks has lodged four or five horse-thieves with the Sheriff of this District. Persons who may suffer from these depredators hereafter-will find Mr. Cochran at all times ready to assist in the detection of the rogues, and his enterprise and activity are untiring and invaluable. We com? mend him to sufferers in this regard. -* STATE NEWS. The Edgefield Advertiser chronicles a general jail delivery on the Friday previous. One or two white men and ten or a dozen negroes escaped, but four were afterwards apprehended. The Newberry Herald sees a gratifying sign of improvement in the burnt district of that town, and hopes that by fall there will be more business and energy than ever. The same to you, neigh? bor ! The Abbeville Press says that Rev. D. McNeill Turner, at the earnest solicitation of his congrega? tion, has concluded to withdraw his resignation and continue in charge of the Presbyterian Church at that place. A freedman named West Smyers was accidental? ly drowned in Greenville one day last week. The Mountaineer says a rattlesnake was discovered and killed within the limits of that town, a few days since. The same paper states that the Bridge over Broad River, G. & C. R. R., is expected to be completed during the present month. John and James Odern, ami Amanda Huckaby, prisoners at Spartanburg under charge of grand larceny, syceeded in breaking jail on Tuesday, 7th in?H*i?. James Odern made his escape; the others were arrested and returned to jail. The ed? itor of the Spartan on Saleday saw persons from almost every section of the District, and all gave gloomy accounts of the prospects of the growing crop. Wheat did not average more than one third of a crop. The Express tnculious the death of one of the oldest and most worthy citizens of the District, Mr. Adam Graniling, in the 99th year ! of his age. j The Yorkville Enquirer learns that A. S. Wallace, Esq.. of that District, has received the appoint? ment of Internal Revenue Collector for this Col \ lection District, vice 3. G. Gibbes, who declined to j take the oath of office. For the present, the Col ? lector's office is established at Yorkville. The En j quirer receives most discouraging accounts rela? tive to the crop prospects, and is convinced that one-third of an average is till that can be expected now. Dry weather continues, and there will not I bo enough cotton raised to buy grain to supply the deficiency. At a public meeting of the citizens of Orange burg District, on the Olli inst., two speakers bold? ly advocated repudiation as the only salvation of tho country, and another urged open resistance to the collection laws, an a last resort. The Darlington Southerner lcarn3 that the ne? groes in that section are preparing to emigrate in large Dumbers to the public lands in Florida. Tho Pickens Courier states that "Mr. Samuel G. HerntJon. our worthy Tax Collector, was the first Collector in the Stale to make his return to the Slate Treasurer." There were 089,401 acres of hind returned, which was assessed at $1,805,044. Town property, ?58,195. There were 2,013 per? sons paid capitation tax. Dogs, 2,031. Sale of goods, $3,520. Liquors returned, 1,122 gallons ; 50 gallons brought into the State for sale. The gross tax of the District amounts to $13,000. About $10,000 collected, and $3,000 in executions turned over to the Sheriff. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. WlLLIAMSTCN LODGE, No. 24, A. F. M., Williamston, August 2, I860. Extract from the Minutes. "The announcement of the demise of Brother Van B. King will fall with sorrow upon many a heart The promi.se of great usefulness which he gave has been suddenly blighted by death's un? timely frost. He was called to his final account on 29th July last. Brother King was a grandson of Rev. Rob't. King, and great grandson of Rev. Moses Holland, and a worthy member of the Bap? tist Church of Christ. Therefore, WnEREAs, It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to remove from the Lodge below to the Lodge above our beloved brother, Van B. King. Resolved, That in his death the craft has lost a worthy brother, the community a useful citizen, and the social circle a genial companion. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family in this their sore affliction. Resolved, That a page in the Secretary's books be dedicated to his memory. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in our District papers, and a copy furnished to the family of our deceased brother." GEO. E. GIBBON, Secretary pro ton. Williamston Lodge. Social Hotrccs. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.*. M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, September 3, 18CC, at half-past 7 o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern themselves accordingly. By orde^ of the W.\ M.\ JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary. Aug. 9, 1806 8 4 Burning Basil Chapter, No. 7, R.-.A.-.M.-. A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT. August 18th, 1800, at half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary. June 7. 18f 6 51 4 Hjmcnial. MaRRIED, on Thursday evening. 9th inst., by Rev. F. G. Carpenter, Mr. J. Bayms Smith and Miss Harriet, eldest daughter of Gen. J. W. Guyton, all of this District. Jnbtrsrjit prices Current. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BEWLEY, KEESE & CO., North Side of tlie Public Square. Groceries, &c Bagging, 50 cts.; Bale Rope, 40 to 45 ; Adaman? tine Candles, 40 to 50; Rio Coffee, 35 to 40; Tea, $2.00 to $2.50; Rice, 20; N. O. Sugar, 20; (C) Sugars, 25; Crushed Sugar, 30; Salt, per sack, Liverpool $5.50 to $0.00; Iron, Swede, 15? King's Mountain, 12; Castings, 12 to 15; Nails, 12 to 15 ; Powder, 75 to $1; Lead, 20 to 25; Shot, 25 ; Indigo, SI.50 to S2.50; Madder, 40; Blue Stone, 35; Mackerel?quarter bis., s8.00, halves, $14.00 wholes, $27.00; Tobacco, chewing, 50 to $1.50; Factory Thread, $2.50; Shirtings, 7-8, 25 cts. per yard ; Shovel Steel, 16; Soda, 20. Country Produce. Flour, $15.00 to $10.00; Corn, $2.25; Fcac, $2.00; Lard, 20 to 22; Bacon, 20 to 23 ; Tallow, 15 ; Butter, 25 to 30 ; Eggs, 10; Chickens, 10 to 15; Beeswax, 20 ; Ragi, 2 cts. TO HIRE, A TWO-HOUSE WAGON and TEAM, by the day or otherwise. Hauling done at all times, and at reasonable prices. ALSO, A large lot of Wood for sale. Orders promptly filled. ROB'T. C. ARCHER. August 1G, 1866 9 3 School Notice. THE Exercises of my School will be resumed on Monday next, 20th inst. Miss Sallie y. Robinson continues to assist in the conduct of the School. The patronage of the public is respectfully so? licited. Scholars charged from the day of entrance into the School. THOMAS HALL. August 16, 1866 9 1 SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of various writs of Fiera Facias to me directed, I will expose to sale on Saleday in Sep? tember next, before the Court House door at An? derson, the following property, to wit: One six and a half acre (6J) lot in tho town of Belton, Anderson District, bounded by the Acade? my lot, Baptist Church lot, W. T. Eskew, and others, levied on as the property of Eennon Grilfin, dee'd, at the suit of Wm. H. Ilaynie, As? signee. Terms Cash. WM McGUKIN, s.a.d. August 9, 18G6 9 td ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL On tlie Pendlcton Road, WILL resume its exercises on Monday next, 20th inst. Maj. B. Sloan having withdrawn from the { School, it will hereafter be conducted by the un? dersigned. J. B. IIILLHOUSE, ELLISON CAPERS. In consequence of the engagement with the An , dcrsou High School, 1 will not opeu a School for 1 young ladies, as previously advertised, ELLISON CAPERS. August 16, 1866 9 1 HILBERS HOUSE, (LATE MRS. DIBBLES'.) 284 KING- STREET, Between Wcntworth and Hazel Streets?East Side, Charleston, S. C. Transient Board?$2.50 per day. Permanent Board?SIO to $15 per week. Special attention paid to the accommoda? tion of families and single gentlemen. August 16, 1866 9 BOOKS! BOOKST" I AM offering my present large Stock of English, Classical, French and Mathematical School Books, with some Miscellaneous and Religious Books at greatly reduced prices, in order to close out. The most liberal inducements will be given to Teachers and country dealers. Call at once and examine for yourselves. WM. E. EARLE, Greenville Book Store. August 16, 1866 9 2 COME ALL BEAUTIFUL scenes, illustrative of Sacred His? tory will be exhibited on FRIDAY, August 17th, at the COURT HOUSE. The Scenes will be accompanied with appropri? ate explanations. Admission 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Doors open at Ik o'clock, p. m. Commence at 8. August 16, 1866 9 1 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Julius E. Earle has applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Daniel Owens, 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, tho 27th of August, 1866, toshowcause, ifnny they can, why said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, and the seal of the Court of Ordinary, this 13th day of August, A. D., 1866 ROBERT JUNKIN, o.a.d. August 16, 1866 9 2 State of South Carolina, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, John M. Barr has applied to mo for Letters of Administration on the Estate of John W. Bowcn, 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 Tuesday, the 28th August, 1866, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not be granted. Given under n y hand and seal of the Court of Ordinary, tbis 14th day of August. A. D 1866 ROBERT JUNKIN. o.a.d _9_1 JVOTMVMZ. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of W. J. KELLEY, deceased, of Anderson Village, "wfli make payment to the undersigned before Return Day next. JOHN C. HORTON. Administrator. August 9, 1866 8 4