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THE ANDERSON INTELLIGENCER, BY JAMES A. HO YT. TEEMS: tWO DOLLARS AND A HALF PER ANNUM, IU UNITED STATUS CfllliE.NCV. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Advertisomculs inserted at the rates cf One Dol? lar per square of twelve lines for tho first insertion and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions made to these who advertise by the year. ?jggf For announcing u candidate, Five Dollars in advance. XtaJ? Obituaries exceeding five linen charged for at advertising rates. PRESIDENT JOHNSON'S REMARKS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE PHILADELPHIA CON? VENTION. Washington. August 18. Thcro was a groat crowd to-day to hear the Prosident, in response to Rovcrdy Johnson, who presented the official proceedings of tho Conven? tion. He said, referring with feeling to the scene presented of South Carolina and Massachusetts entering the Convention together, ho was overcome, and could not but conclude that an overruling Providonoe was directing us aright. He said our brave men havo performed their duties on the field and have won laurels imperishable ; but, (turning to Gen. Randall,) he ooutinued. thcro are greater und more important duties to perform, and while wo have had their co-operation in the field, we now noed their efforts to perpctuato peace. Tho Executive Department had tried to pour oil on the waters, and rcstoro tho Union ; but it had not en? tirely succeeded. We havo seen, ho said, in one department of the Government, every effort to per? fect Iho restoration of peace and harmony in the Union. We havo soen hanging on the verge of tho Government, as it were, a body called, or which assumed to be, the Congress of tho United States, while in fact it is a Congress of only part of the States. Wo bavo seen this Congress assume and pretend to bo aiding the Union, when its evory step and act londcd to perpetuate disunion and raake a disruption of States inevitable, iustcad of promoting reconciliation and harmony. Its legis? lation has partaken of tho character of penalties, retaliation and revenge. This has been the course and the policy of ouo portion of your Government. The humble individual who is now addressing you stands the representative of another department of tho Government. The manner in which ho was called upon to occupy that position, I shall not al lado to on thi3 occasion ; suffice it to say, that ho Is hero under the Constitution of tho country, and being here by virtue of its provisions, he takes his stand upon that charter of our liberties as the great rampart of civilized and religious liberty.? Having been taught in my early lifo to hold it sacred, and having practiced upon it during my wholo public career, I shall ever continue to rov eroncc the Constitution of my fathors and make it my guide. The President proceeded and denied the charge .that he had ever been tyrannical or a dospot; but said such charges were simply intended to deceive and delude tho public mind into the belief that there is somo one in power who is usurping and trampling upon (he rights of the Constitution. It Is done by those who made such charges for the ? purpose of covering their own acta. I havo felt it my duty, in tho vindication of the principles of the Constitution of my country, to call the attention of my countrymen to these proceedings. When we come to exaniino who has been playing the tyrant, by whom do wo find despotism exercised ? As to aysolf, tho elements of my naturo, the pursuits of toy life, have not made me in my feelings or in my practice, oppressive?my nature, on tho contrary, Is rather defensive in its character ; but I will say that, having taken my stand upon tho broad prin? ciples of liberty aud the Constitution, there is not power enough on earth to drivo mo from it. Hav? ing placed myself upon that broad platform, I have not been awed, or dismayed, or intimidated by cither threats or encroachments ; but havo stood there, in conjunction with tho patriotic spirits, sounding tho tocsin of alarm, when I doomed tiio citadel of libcrly endangered. I said on a previous occasion, and repeat now, that all that is necessary in this great struggle against tyranny and dospot ism, is that the strugglo Bhould bo sufficiently au diblo for tho American people to hear aud properly anderstand. They did hear, looking on and scciug who the contestants were, and what tho struggle was about. Determined that they would settle this question on the side of the Constitution and of principle, I proclaim hore to-day, as I have on pre? vious occasion?, that my faith is in the great mass of the people. In the midst of this struggle, when the clouds socmed to be meet loweriug, my faith, instead of giving way, loomed up through tho clouds, beyond which I saw that all would bo well in the end. My countrymon, wo til know that ty? ranny and despotism, in the lauguage of Thomas Jefferson, can be exorcised and exerted more faith? fully by the many than the ono. We have seen a Congress gradually encroach, step by step, and day after day, upon tho constitutional rights and fundamental principles of Government We have eccnsa Congress that seemed to forget that there . was a limit to the sphere and scopo of legislation. We have seen a Congress in a minority assume to exercise power which, if allowed to bo carried out, would result in despotism or monarchy iiself.? This is tho truth, aud because others as well as myself have seen proper to appeal to the patriotic and republican feeling of the country, wo havo been denounced in severest terms; slander upon Blander, vituperation upon vituperation of this villainous character has made its way through the press. What, gentlemen, has been yours and my ?in.? What has been the cause of our offending? I will tell you. Daring to 6tand by tho Constitu? tion of our fathers. I consider the proceedings of this Convention the more important than those of any convention that ever asscmblod in the United Btatos. When I look with my mind's eye upon that collection of citizens coming together volun? tarily, and sittiug in council with ideas, with prin? ciples and views, commensurate with all theStnfas, and co-extonsivc with'the whotvj people, and con? trast it with the commo'i-ni of persons who are trying to destroy the courr-;-, i regard it as more important than any convention that has sat at hast eince 1787. I think that I may also say that the declarations that were there made are equal to tho Declaration of Independence itsolf. I here, to-day, pronounce them a second Declaration of Indepen? dence. Your address and declarations are nothing more nor less than a reiteration of tho Constitution of tho United States. Yes, I will go farther, and say that tho declarations you havo made?that the prinoiples you have onunciatod in your address? are a second proclamation of emancipation to the people of tha United Slates, for in proclaiming and te-proclajmiog thoso great truths, you have laid down, a constitutional platform upon which all can make common cause and stand united together for restoration of the Statos and preservation of tho Government, without reference to party. The question only i.i tlie salvation of the country?for our country rises abot'c all party considerations. How many arc therein tho United States that now require to be free? They have the shackles upon their limbs, and aro bound as rigidly as (hough they were in fact in siavery. I repeat, then, that your declaration is the second proclamation of emancipation to tho people of tho United States, and offers a common ground upon which all parties can stand. Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, let me, in this connection, ask what have I to gain more thuu tho advancement of the public welfare ? I am as much opposed to the indulgence of egotism as any one, but live in a conversational manucr. While for? mally receiving the proceedings of this Conven? tion, I may be permitted again to ask what havo I to gain, consulting human ambition, more than I hnvogaiued, excepting one thing? My raco is nearly run. I have been placed in the high oillcc which I occupy under the Constitution of the coun? try, and may say that I have held?from the lowest to the highest?almost every position to which a in.au may attain in our Government; and surely, gentlemen, this should be enough to gratify a rea? sonable ambition. If I wanted authority, or if I Wished to perpetuate my own power, how oasy it would have been to hold and wield that which was placed in my hands hy the measure called the Frecdmen's Bureau bill. "With an army which it placed at my disposal, I could have remained at the capital of the nation?and with fifty or sixty millions of appropriations at my disposal, with tho machinery to be worked by my ssitraps and do pendants, in every town and village; and then with the civil rights bill following as an auxiliary, in connection with all tho other uppliaucos of the Government, I could have proclaimed myself dic? tator. But, gentlemen, my pride and my ambition havo been to occupy that position which leaves all power in the hands of the people. It is upon that I have always relied ; it is upon that I rely now. And I repeat, that neither the plaudits or jcer3 of Congress, nor of a subsidized calumniating press, can drivo mc from my principles. I ac? knowledge no superior?except my God, the au? thor of my existence, and tho peoplo of the Uni? ted State:'. For the one, I try to obey all his com? mands as best I can, compatible with my poor hu? manity ; for the other, in a political and reprc sontativo Benso, the high behests of the peoplo have ulwaj's been respected and obeyed by me. Mr. Chairman, I have 3aid more than I had an? ticipated ; and for the kind allusion to myself con? tained in your address, and in tho resolutions adopted by the Convention, let mo remark, that iu thid crisis, and at the present period of my pub? lic life, I hold above all price, and shall ever recur with feelings of profound gratification to the last resolution, containing the endorsement of a Con? vention emanating spontaneously from tho great mass of the people. I trust and hopo that my fu? ture action may bo such that you, and tho Conven? tion you represent, may not regret the assurance of confidence you have expressed. Bcforo separating, my friends, one and all, tdco.se accept my sincere thanks for tho kind man? ifestations of regard and respect you have exhibi? ted on this occasion. I repeat, that I Ehall always continue to bo guided by a conscientious convic? tion of duty that always gives one courage, under tho Constitution, which I have mado my guide. At the conclusion of the President's remarks, three enthusiastic cheers wore given for Andrew Johnson and three moro for Gen. Grant. ? The President then took a position near the door open? ing into tho hall, with Gen. Grant by his Bide, whero, as the gentlemen of tho Committee and members of the Convention passed out, ho grasped each by the hand, autl had a smilo or a cheering word for all. After which they passed on to take Gen. Grant by tho hand. -o STATE NEWS. The Newberry Herald says that a frcedman was lodged iu jail last week, charged with (ho commit? tal of a rapo upon a most rcspcetablo lady of Lex? ington District. The Herald has been shown opon cotton from tho plantation of Col. J. R. Spearman. Another citizen exhibits tho first sweet potatoes scot) in (he editorial "patch." Tho Fairficld Herald learns that Miss Clara V. Dargan and Miss L. W. Elliott, of Winnsboro, havo been elected as teachers in tho Synodical Fomale College of Floreneo, Ala. The Edgeficld Advertiser folks aro tho luckliest individuals down in our note-book. Every week the editor, printers, &c, rcjoico in an abundant "treat" of somo sort. For tho past month they havo been "running on" watermelons, and the last issue of that cxccllont journal chronicles the reception of a melon weighing/or/y-ytrcpounds I? Good for the piney-woods! Tho Grccuvillo Mountaineer regrols to learn that Mr. Edward J. Fritz, of that towu, was accidentally killed at Chattanooga, Tcnn., on tho 8th iust., being run over by an ongino whilst attempting to cross the railroad track. Tho King.-trco Star lesrns that a murder was committed a few days ago, on tho plantation of Mr. Alexander Burgess, of Clarendon District, by a negro upon the person of another negro. Tho parties wero grown men, in a dispute about an axe, when one of them struck the other with a hoo ou tho head, causing almost instant death.? The murderer has not boon approhended. The Abbeville Press announces the death of Dr. A. Paul at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. David Wardlaw, in that District, on Mouday, 13th hist., of consumption. Tho deceased had been an eminent and popular physician. Tho Surater Watchman brings tho sad intelli? gence of the death of Capt. J. J. Chandler, an old and highly ostcemod citizen of Sumter District, after a brief illness, on tho morning of the 13th instant. 1?3 family, church, neighborhood and District havo sustained a heavy loss. Tho Watch? man has been pleased to meet with Capt. Hugh R. Gordon, who won an enviablo name as commander of tho Palmetto Battery through the arduous and trying campaigns of Virginia. He is about to lo oatc in Columbia, to practice law. Tho Marion Crescent announces tho arrival of Gen. N. G. Evans at that place?his native village. Tho Laurensville nerald states that C. G. Jae? ger, Esq., has accepted the Professorship of Mod? ern Languages and Instrumental Music in the Fc Male College of that placo. The corps of instruc? tors is now complete, and the institution fully equipped for the groat work for which it was do signtd. Tho Vorkvillc Enquirer has heard some of the farmers say there has not been a dew in many parts of that District sinco June. The corn is twisted into yellow ribbons, and tho half-grown cotton pods have begun to open nearly a month in ad vanco of tho time for maturity. -??o-?-. COUKTEEEEITS. United States Treasury Notes of the denomina? tion of Fifty Dollars havo been extensively coun? terfeited, according to exchanges, and those who have the pleasure of handling suoh amounts can? not bo loo careful in receiving them. The coun? terfeit is said to be the best executed in this coun? try. ^ Thursday Morning, August 23, 18G6. HONEY WANTED. Givo U8 some nssislancc ; we cceil money, or anything convertible into money; if you owo us, come forward and settle at least a portion of your indebtedness, cither by cash or produce. I IMPORTANT TO VOTERS. All interested in the coming election for a Town Council, to serve the ensuing year, aro reminded that it is necessary to pay tho capitation tax of One Dollar on or by Saturday next, 25th instant, in order to becomo entitled to a vote in the said election. Therefore, those who design participa? ting in the selection of men to govern the town must call upon tho Clerk pro lent., register their names and pay tho aforesaid tax. -? COMPLETE RESTORATION. Tho President has issued a proclamation, decla? ring that tho insurrection which heretofore existed in tho State of Texas ia at an end, and is lo be henceforth so regarded in that State, as in the other States in which tho said insurrection was de? clared to be at an ond in tho proclamation of April 2, 18CG. The President further proclaims that the said insurrection is at an end, and that peace, or? der, tranquility and civil authority now exists in and throughout tho wholo of the United States of America. -<a> NATIONAL CONVENTION OP SOLDIERS. It scorns to have been agreed upon, during the session of the late Philadelphia Convention, thai there will be a National Convention of soldiers, North and South, held iu Cincinnati sometime next month. Tho leading officers of tho Federal and Confederate armies are said to be aclivo in this movement, which is intended to advance tho Union cause under tho guidanco of tho present ad? ministration. Doubtless tho best interests of tho oouutry will be promoted by such an assemblage, provided political heroes aro excluded. An excess of this olass during tho war proved a curse to either section. If tho proposed Convention is made up of soldiers ia the true sense of the word, we shall heartily endorse tho movement. Otherwise, discord and dissension will follow. THE MURDER OF KELLY. The Coroner's jury mentioned last week as in I vestigating the murder of a United States soldier I by the name of Kei.lv, oame to the conclusion that i "the said Charles Kelly camo to his death du? ring the night of Monday the 13th inst., and at a point near the milo-post on the road loading from Anderson to Abbeville, from tho effects of a mortal wound inflicted by means of a razor in the hands of one Thomas Berry, private Co. "I.," 8th U. K. Infantry?of whiph wound tho said Kelly did in? stantly die." Wo learn that the accused Beret is in tho cus? tody of tho military authorities. Ho and the mur? dered man were intimate friends, and the deed was evidently perpetrated to secure money which he knew his friend possessed. I .-?-_ I MESSRS. KEYS, STOWERS AND BYRUM. Wo copy tho following gratifying information from tho Abbevillo Press of last Friday : "It affords us much pleasure to announce that a lato despatch from Washington, receivod by tho Hon. A. Burt, ono of tho counsel of Messrs. J5tow ors, Keys and Byrum, stales that the recent re? moval of these- prisoners from Charleston was mado without tho knowledgo or the sanction of the President. Upon the matter being brought to his attention, the President immediately directed that an order should be issued for their removal to Fort Delaware. As there will hero be no conflict between tho civil and military jurisdictions we may anticipate a speedy discbargo of the prisoners on habeas corpus. Wo arc glad to seo that the facts of the caso thus entirely viudicate the char actor of the President aud relieve him from any imputation of bad faith in tho matter, and wo con gratulato tho prisoners' counsel upon the prospect of soon realizing in their behalf the success to which thoir eminent services so fully entitle thorn." RARE, RICH AND RACY. A few days since wo received a communication ofraro order, decidedly rich in its oontents, and abundantly racy in tho stylo adopted. Unfortu? nately for the writer's famo, ho has omitted his proper name, and honco his valuablo contribution to polito literature will remain forever lost to a benighted people The arliclo in question is per? petrated in tho genuine African lingo ; ha3 a Con? federate po?tage-siamp, on tho first pago, can? celled thus: "18C??C. 8. A.," with tho remark that "dey say do Infernal Revenue has to be paid;" also, enclosed i.? a "Five Dollar Fodciick Bill," to pay tho printer, and tho wholo placed in an en? velope which has two leu-cont Confedcrato stamps to satisfy tho exacting pn?t-oflico regulations.? Altogether, thero is something unique In tho bril? liant conception. Yet, however, much wo have boen amused ut tho singularity of this produotion, there is cvideutly taleut wasted, and the author is gently advised to uiako an effort in puro and una dultcratod English. Few men can successfully competo with tho South'e greatest satirist, "Bill Ar.r," in that particular ordor of nomenclature, and tho public aro already taxed with imitations. EDITORIAL BREVITIES. An interesting mooting has been going ou in the Presbyterian Church for tho past week, and quite a number havo manifested an intorost in tho way of 6f.lvation. i The article headed "Stay Laws" upon tho out? side of this issue is from the Columbia Phoenix.? We do not endorso tho writer, and publish hiB ar? ticle that the pcoplo may have all sides of this knotty question. Any ono wishing to purchaso a desirablo resi? dence in this village will please call upon Mr. A. P. HuBHAitn, who offers his IIouso and Lot, situa? ted on Calhoun Stroct, for sale. The hot weather has subsided. Showers in va? rious portions of the District havo been acceptable and refreshing. Crops on upland beyond redemp? tion, and the bottoms are now rolicd upon for the next year's supply. Croakers in abundance, and tho "blues" a prevailing epidcraio. Another arrival at the " McGukin nouse." A lad by the name of John Smart has been "a lec? tio too smart" for tho Pcndletonians, and they have sont him here to board. He i3 charged with larceny in a small way. Our thoughtful young friend, P. K. McC?lly, has placed the Intelligencer corps under many obligations by sending a liberal supply of de? lightful Grapes to this office. Ho is hereby as? sured of tho esteem and gratification of all hands, including the "devil." i THE SOLDIERS' MEETING ON SATURDAY. At an early hour, on last Saturday morning, it' was apparent that the call which had been tnado upon the Confederate soldiers of this District to meot at tho Court House on that day would bo en? thusiastically respouded to, and long before the time for assembling had arrived, our streets wore a busy aspect, with the throng of stalwart men moving to and fro, interchanging warm grcetiugs and renewing friendships. The sight was pleas? ing and gratifying in the extreme, and to one who had participated in their hardships and privations, and shared their dangers, rejoicing with them now that they were permitted to rekindle the fires of friendship and resolve that these shall ever be kept alive and brightly burning,?to such an one there came, welling up from the depths of an earnest nature, emotions too profoundly sacred for utter? ance, lleineinbrance of tho trying 3ccnes now passed forever; of tho loved comrades sleeping 'neath tho ?od on distant battle-fields ; of the many cheerless, and anon the bright hours spent in tho bivouac and on the march ; of the dark and gloomy prospect which overshadowed the cause and pre I saged defeat; of the shouts of victory and the sul lenness of discomfiture"; of the final surrender? remcmbranco of all these things camo crowding j thick and fast upon him who shared the joys and endured the toils of a Coufedcrate soldier's life. Ah ! such memories, so sadly sweet and expressive, are best removed from tho world's glittering stare, and thero is no wonder tha't the bravest of our soldiers maintain rcticcnco and command silenco on their keeping. But wo have digressed. And yet the spirit which actuated tbe movers towards lliis meeting embodied tho revival of tho memories whereof we have written, and it is meet to havo reference to thoir renewal, in this connection. Wo cannot dwell, however, upon the impressive scene. Youth and manhood wcro here, and all united most heartily in furthering tho objects for which they had assembled, to wit, tho organization of a So? ciety intended to be mutually beneficial and which shall preservo the record of names that were en? rolled in defenco cf home and country. Simply this, and nothiug moro, intluenced the remnants of battalions and companies which won impcrishablo honor, and gained an enduring fame by thoir courago, constancy and devotion. Who could for? bid tho poor privilego of allowing men who had achieved so much for tho American naino to unite in such an organization ? None, verily, nono. As will bo seen on reference to tho proceedings officially reported, the meeting was called to ordor at noon. Every arm and branch of the service were represented?infantry, cavalry and artillery of tho regular volunteers, and tho troops ordered into scrvico by tho State authorities. Such an as? semblage has never been together in our rnidbt, and doubtless thero wero many incidents of tho field and camp related ad interim, for there wero occa? sions offerod during tho progress of tho mooting to indulge freely in conversation. Tho proceedings had scarcely bogun, when it was announcod that one of our most distinguished Generals, Wadb Hauttov, was in town. This an? nouncement was rcccivod with ovidout satisfac? tion, and subsequently when the gallant General entered tho Court House, oscorted by tho Commit? tee appointed to invito him to unito with tho sol? diers of Anderson District on this interesting oc? casion, tho cntiro assemblage welcomed him with long continued applause. When this appreciative greeting had subsided, Gen. Hamptos was for? mally introduced to tho audience, which again demonstrated its respect and alTection for the gifted soldier. In response to this impromptu ovation, tho General, although in tecblo health, and soarccly ablo to sustain tho effort, delivered a most happy, fcoling and appropriate spcoch. As wo have the pleasure of re-producing the remarks of Gen. H., (through tho kindness of tho Secretaries, who reported them almost entirely,) wo forbear comment. The reader will obsorve that his speech was timely and opportune, breathing the spirit which should actuato every honest patriot in these trying times. The audience were highly pleased, frequently applauding tho great oavalry loader, and especially when he referred to the causo in whoso defence he onco bore such a conspiouens part. All felt that it was a fortuitous circumstance which brought hi:n into our midst at this particu? lar timo. As staled above, Gen. Hampton is in delicate health, and was only passing through our village on his way to tho mountains. His pres? ence, advice and encouragement dono much to stimulato the movement, and no doubt served to strengthen the resolve of many to sustaiu our be? loved Stato in her hour of misfortune and gloom. Tho cfTort of our eloquent friond, Col. Wahren D. Wilkes, in support of tho resolutions offered and in furtherance of the objects proposed by this meeting, was ono of his most fclioilous produc? tions. His wide-spread reputation as nn orator was ably sustained on Saturday, and all could por ccivo that his heart was thoroughly enlisted in the chnritabo work of preserving tho record and per? petuating the names of llto soldiers in Anderson District, as well as striving to accomplish relief for tho survivors of those who wcro slain in battle, even though that relief proves inadoqualo to their wants. Another incident of tho occasion was marked and expressive. Tho onrolmcnt of names has a deeper significance than at first prcaonts itself.? This becomes a permanent record, and will bo carefully preserved for generations to come, so that in afier times the descendants of these scarred veterans n.ny proudly point to their namos as among the gallant armies who waged a fearful war in defence of time-honored principles, and shed an imperishable lustre by their glorious achievements on well-fought fields. Who does not feel a tingo of pride at the bare thought that his name will be transmitted to posterity as a soldier in defenco of his State and section ? Apart from political considerations, thcro is an inherent senso In manliness and personal courago pronounced by this declaration which is gratifying in the extreme, and will remain until the last vostige of our history as a people is swallowed up in oblivion. Tho harmony and good feeling which charac? terise." fho meeting prevailed on all sides, and strict order and decorum were generally observed by the crowd. On this behalf, wo feel at liberty to congratulate our late comrades-in-arms, and kom? mend them most, cordially for timsly recognition of iho duties devolving upon them ae citizens. So mote it cvor be. -o NICZEESON'S HOTEL. An advertisement of this capital hotel announces that povsons arriving in Columbia will bo conveyed to and from the Depots free of charge, baggage and all. It affords us pleasuro to rocommond Mr. Nickeusom and his hotel to the patronage of tho public. Ever kind, acoommodating and liberal, ho is by nature qualified to keep a hotel, while his clever and whole-souled assistant, Bob Hamilton, has no suporior as an obliging and competent clerk. Having recently observed tho regulations and conduct of this House, wo aro moro than pleased in recommending the same to our friends who may visit Columbia during the coming fall and winter. THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION. The telegraphic synopsis of the proceedings of this body will be found upon our first, puge this morning. Tho session was an harmonious one, and has resulted most satisfactorily to the friends of President Johnson's administration. Tho op? ponents of Iiis policy aro astonished and abashed at the singular unanimity which prevailed, and certainly tremble for their unholy causo of crush? ing out the South from a participation in the rule and government of this country, lioyond a doubt, the appeal which will be made to the peoplo carries with it conviction and conversion to tho policy of re-establishing tho Government upon the basis of Lhe Constitution, and the overthrow of the reckless majority which would pervert that instrument to tho basest ends of a selfish and sectional party. While rejoicing at the success of this Conven? tion, and heartily wishing prosperity to attend the efforts of the parly organized to defeat the Radi? cals of the North, there is a declaration contained iu tho platform laid down by this body to which we can never subscribe. We mean tho resolution offering thauks to the Union army for their bravery and enduranco in crushing out the so-called "re? bellion." It may be that we arc unreconstructed au yet, but nevertheless, as an humble soldier of tho lato Confederacy, wo cannot insult the patriotic ! dead and stultify our own voluntary action by re? turning thanks to the men who assisted in defeat? ing the cause for which wo endured and sacrificed so much. Others may forget and ignore their pledges in the past, but to tho extent of the ability God has given us shall we decry any effort to force an endorsement of this declaration upon tho South? ern people. Prostrated, humiliated, down-trod? den, and impoverished, let us not be dishonored! The blood of our brothers cries out against it. VALUABLE TABLE. R. M. Stokes, Esq., Columbia, S. C, has fa? vored us with a neat and well arranged tabular statement of tho "Gold price of Confederate money in each month during the war." This table has been carefully compiled from broker'a books, and is exceedingly valuable for reference. Piico, 16 cents singlo copy?two for twenty-five cents, or ten for ?1.00. Orders addressed as abovo will rc oeivo prompt attention. -_o For the Tnlelligcncer. ANDERSON DISTRICT SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION. Pursuant to the call published iu tho District papers, inviting tho soldiers of the late Confede? rate States in Anderson District to meet on the 18th of August, for tho purpose of forming a Soldier's Association, an immeuso throng assem? bled ?. tho Court House iu response to the call. The meeting organized by calling Lieut. James A. Hoyt to the Chair, and requesting Messrs. ^V. \V. Humphreys and John B. Jloorc to act as Sec rctarics. Lieut, rioyf, upon taking tho Chair, explained the ohject of tho mooting in a few appropriate ami well-timed remarks. Tho following resolution wan thon offered by Col. W. D. Wilkes, and adopted : Resolved, That a Committee of twelve bo ap? pointed to prepare business for tho meeting. Whereupon tho Chair appointed the following named gentlemen : Col. W. D. Wilkes, Dr. D. AL Russell, James A. Gray, J. F. Clardy, E. J. Ma? jor, John Williams, Gco. W. Cox, John Lee, N. K. Sullivan, D. J. Barnett, J. Miles Tickeas and Thomas Hall. It having beon ascertained that Gen. Wade Hampton was in the village, upon motion a Com? mittee of three, consisting of Maj. John B. Moore, Col. Samuel B. Bickens and D. K. Brcazcalc, were appointed to wait upon and invite him to attend and participate iu the meeting. After an absence of a few minutes, the Committee returned, escort? ing tho General, who was received with enthusias? tic applause. The Chairman having introduced him to the assembly, Oclbro taking his seat Geu. Hampton delivered a most appropriate and beauti? ful speech. sritF.cn or gks. wade Hampton. Brother Soldiers of Anderson : I deem myself fortunate that accident has given me the pleasure of meeting with you to-day, ami of participating in the laudable objects contemplated by your meet? ing ; and that pleasure is greatly enhanced by see? ing around mo mauy of the brave men whom it was my good fortune to command during the war. Tiiese mountain regious gave to tho armies of tiic South uoino of our host soldiors, and it is due to them that. I should declare, what I do here with in? finite gratification, that I had in my ranks nono better, braver or moro devoted than the men of this and tho adjoining Districts. In your pres euoo I desire to tender to them my heartfelt thanks for their conduct as soldiers. They havo tho proud consciousness of having porfonned their duty to the Slate, and this will be some compensa? tion to them fojr the result of the war. And, brother soldiers, whilst we acquiesce in the results of this war, let us not admit that tho causo of it was unjustifiable or wrong. I occept the terms upon which we laid down our arms, Jn good faith, and it is our duty to observe theso terms faithful? ly ; but whilst I do this, I shall never say that we had not right on our side?I shall never hold my Stato as guilty or her sons as traitors. The cause is not to be judged by success or failure. Success docs not inevitably make right or truth or justice, nor docs failure always imply evil, wrong or false? hood. If tho justice of a cause always insured success, Poland, Hungary ami Ireland would not now groan under the heel of the oppressor, nor would tiic South bo reduced to the sad condition in which she finds herself to-day. But sad as is the condition of our beloved land, we must not forsake it. She has need of all her sons. You know that in years that are just passed, you re? garded it as your highest duty to stand by your colors. So now it is your duty to stand by your Stato. Her colors arc nailed to tho mast, and let us stand or fall with her. Give her all the aid you can, and if she sinks, at least let us go down with her. For these reasons, I have discouraged emi? gration. I believe it is our highest duty to assist in the re-establishment of law, order, peace; to help tho widows and orphans made by the war, and to endeavor !?> raiso our prostrate and bleed? ing country. We may not be able to do much to? wards alleviating the suffering and sorrows of our people, but we can at least take our share of them, and thus lighten the general burden by distribu? ting it amongst us all. To the accomplishment of theso objects?tho highest that patriotism can in? spire?I invoke your earnest co-operation. It will require all your energy, all your strength, all your endurance, to rcstoro hope to our people or vitality to our Stato. Wc can expect nothing from tho Govornment of tho United States, whatever party may be in pow? er. The Convention at Philadelphia?where the North and the South, burying the past, wcro to re? establish liberty, equality, fraternity?has de? clared tho platform upon which tho conservatives propose to enter the next canvass. In tho decla? ration of principles, which compose that platform, I seo it announced th;;t the brave soldiers and sail? ors who suppressed tho rebellion aro entitled to the thanks of the nation; that tho debt incurred in that holy crusade is to bo sacred, and that all Confederate debts ure null and void. We pension tho men who forged our fetters ; but the soldiers of the South?men with empty sleeves or on crutches, such as arc seen around me now?aro to bo branded as outlaws, rebels and traitors. No fostering baud of a paternal Government soothes or cares for their widows and orphans. Tho country nnd the government for which they fought, like their hopes, are dead, and they are thrown on the cold charity of the world. It is our duty to open our hearts and our hands to cur brave disa? bled soldie.-s, and caro for the families of those who fell iu our defence. Whatever may have been tho result of the cause in which they fell, remem? ber that they died for us, fighting, as they honest? ly believed, to make us free. They offered up their lives a willing sacrifice for their country, and shame upon the man who would not help those who have lost their all in our behalf. I shall nev? er turn my back upon any brave soldier who stood by his banner to the last, though that glorious bauuer may bo forever furled; though now "There's not a mau to wave it, And there's not a soul to savo it, And there's not ono left to lave it In the blood which heroes gave it." 'Tig truo that wo have but littlo left to us; that we are impoverished; but wo can at least share our pittance with those who have ioat all. To record the names of those who fought for us; to perpetuate tho history of the gallant troops given by our Stato to the common cause; to ox tend aid to those who arc disabled, and to thr>se whoso protectors fell in the war, are tho noblo purposes of your proposed Association. I wish you God-speed in this good work. I congratulate myself that I have been permitted to participate in those holy objects, and I pray that God may bless them to the fullest extent of your wishes. I thank you, geutlemeu, for the courtesy you have extended to me, and for tho kindness with which you have received me. Upon the conclusion of this speech, all present who had served in tho Confederate States armies from Anderson District were requested to enrol their names, rank, company and regiment, with l ho Secretary. More than two hundred came for? ward and enrolled. The Committee appointed to prepare business, submitted the following Resolutions: Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that we organize ourselves into a permanent society, to be known by the name of the "Anderson Soldiers' Aid Association." Resolved, That each soldier present, desirous of becoming a member of this Association, be re? quested to enrol his name and rank, with the regi? ment and company to which he belonged. Resolved, That we elect at once, after enrolment, tho officers of this Asso:iation for the ensuing year, to consist of a President, five Vice Presi? dents, Secretary and Treasurer. Resolved, That all soldiers who havo been una? ble to attend this meeting be requested to enrol their names, as opportunity offers. Resolved, That a Committee of seven be appoint? ed by this meeting to draft a Constitution and By Law3 for the government of this Association, to report at some future meeting. Col. Wilkes, in support of tho Resolutions and the objects of tho meeting, delivered a most char? acteristic and eloquent speech. Upon motion, the Resolutions wero then adopted. On motion, the following gentlemen wore ap? pointed a Committee to uominato tho permanent officers of the Association, viz : Thos. M. White, A. J. Stringer, Dr. T. A. Evins, N. K.- Sullivan and W. W. Humphreys. After a short consulta? tion, the Committee ottered tho following nomina? tions : For President. ' Gen*. ELLISON CAPERS. Vice Presidents.?Col. Sasi'l. B. Pickb.vs, Col. W. D. Wilkes, Lieut. Jajiks A. Gray, Col. f. E. Haurisox, and Dr. T. A. Evins. Treasurer.?Col. J. N. Brown. Secretart/.?Lieut. James" A. IIott. The abovo nominations were confirmed, without opposition. Under tho fifth rosolution adopted by the meet? ing, the Chair appointed Messrs. W. W. Hum? phreys, Thomas Hall, A. T. Broyles, N. K. Sulli vau, Thomas P. Benson, Johu B. Mooro and Jaa#. M. McFall to prepare tho Constitution and By Laws, and report the same at tho next meeting of the Association. The followiug rosolution was thon offered and adopted: Resolved, That Captains of tho different .compa? nies from Anderson District bo requested to fur? nish the Secretary with a completo roll of thoir companies from tho beginning to the close of the war. It was ordered that when this Association ad? journs, it stand adjourned to meet on Tuesday af? ter the second Monday in October next. > Upon motion, it was ordered that the proceed? ings of this meeting bo furnished to tho District papers for publication. On motion, the meeting adjourned. JAMES A. HOi'T, Chm'n. W. W. HrMPirnzYS, 1 Q . . John B. Moore, } Secretaries. 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, 18GG, at half-past 7 o'clock. Brethren will take due notico'ana govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M.\ JAMES A. hoi'T, Secretary. Aug. 0, 1S66 8 4 Burning Mi Chapter, No. 7, K/.A/.M/. A REGULAR CONVOCATION of burning BUSH CHAPTER will bo held in the Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Sept. 10th, 18C6, 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. Aug. 23, 1806 10 4 ?atkrs0it prices Curat CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BEWLEY, KEESE & CO., North Side of the Public Square. Groceries, &c. Bagging, 50 cts.; Bale Rope, 40 to 45 ; Adaman? tine Candles, 40 to 50; Rio Coffee, 35 to -U>, Tea, ?2.00 to ?2.50; Riet, 20; N. O. Sugar, 20; (t?) Sugars, 25; Crushed Sugar, 30; Salt, per sack, Liverpool $5.50 to $0.00; Iron, Swede, 16? King's Mountain, 12; Castings, 12 to 15; Nails, 12 to 15 ; Powder, 75 to ?1; Lead, 20 to 25; Shot, 25 ; Indigo, $1.50 to ?2.50; Madder, 40; Blue Stone, 35; Mackerel?quarter bis., SS.00, halves, S14.00 wholes, ?27.00; Tobacco, chewing, 60 to ?1.50; Factory Thread, ?2.50; Shirtings, 7-8, 25 cts. per yard ; Shovel Steel, 10 ; Soda, 20. Country Produce. Flour, $15.00 to S16.00; Corn, $2.26; Peat, ?2.00; Lard, 20 to 22; Bacon, 20 to 23; Tallow, 15 ; Butter, 25 to 30; Eggs, 10; Chickens, 10 to 15 ; Beeswax, 20 ; Rags, 2 els.