The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, January 24, 1867, Image 3
Thursday Morn'g, Jas. 24,1867.
TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.
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"by-given-to- all coBoerac4-t4ia*-tlwH*-paper* wtU-be
?stopped from and after the <?se specified, and the
accounts placed ka the hands of an officer for col?
lection. Necessity forces as to make every effort
to ub?s.!n 'the amounts due to this office, and we
ttWft that none of our friends will compel us to
vesert to stringent measures to secure these small
amounts.
OBS WEEK LONGER.
"We beg to remind those in arrears that the time
ef their probation ends with the next issue of the
Intelligencer. After that time, vkhout Reception, the
names of delinquent subscribers will be erased
from the subscription list, and we shall thereafter
require cash in advajwe in all cases. It is impos
aible to meet our expe&ses with the promises to
pay of the best men, and as money is absolutely
neoeasary to keep the paper alive, this rule, is
adopted and will invariably be enforced.
To the numerous friends woo hare already, re?
sponded, and placed themselves, on the right side
of the fence, we tender warmest thanks. And. we
fervently hope that it will not become our disa?
greeable duty to erase one of those who are jet bo
hind the times.
'm.9&T .Beading matter on every.page.
TAX ON FREEDMEN.
It is requested by the Tax Collector that citizens
who know of any freedmen not having paid taxes
for the past year, will report their names to him
without delay.
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TRAIN TOR GREENVILLE.
Wo-are rcqtufed to state that tho Anderson train
wfiil nflt return from Belton on next Monday morn- |
iitg, >at proceed to Greenvillo and return in the:
alkernoon. Persons desiring 'Co visit Greenville
will find this an excellent opportunity.
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HISTORY OF THE WAE.
^e-are informed, through a reliable source, that
the National;Publishing- Company of Richmond,
V*?, fr?l shortly issue a work by the Hon. Alexan- j
bis H. Stxp^ms,' entitled a "History of the late
War between the States?Tracing its Origin, Cau?
ses, and Results." No living man is more capable
of writing such a work or possesses greater facili?
ties to record the tnith impartially than Mr. Ste
rkxw's. We shall anxiously look forward to its.]
publication. , ^. v , . V ;
THE 8TJPBEME COTJRT. '
We direct the attention of our readers to the re- J
ported speech of Judge Black, formerly Attorney
Gener?l of the United States, in Vindication of the
Supreme Court.' ' His manly exposition of the fal
lacfouv opposition .to this exalted tribunal Is wbr
tfcy of being embalmed in the hearts of every true
American. This-speech was delivered on the an?
niversary of the battle of New Orleans, and breathes
tho spirit of him whoso deeds and renown were
commemorated on that occasion. . The whole coun?
try is indebted to Judge Black for this able'and
timely effort.
THE ANDESSOB APPEAlT
Our neighbor of yesterday contains the vfcledic
t6ry of Maj. W. W. Hunr-nacrs, one of the edi
tors and proprietors, who has disposed of his in?
terest in that journal to his .partner, Revi W. E.
Walteks. In his retirement from journalistic la?
bors, Major H. will accept our warmest personal
wishes for his success and advancement through
life!'? Mr. Waltees is assisted in the editorial de?
partment .of the Appeal by: our late .'contributing
editor, W. D. Wilkes, Esq., and vre are confident
that their united efforts wiU command a liberal
share of favor from the generous people of Ander
son.
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80 BIET KING NEW IK ANDERSON,
.We have received liberal samples of Candy man?
ufactured by A. P. H?bbaed, at his Confectionery
on Main Street, opposite the Benson House. The
appearance and quality of these samples aro indi?
cative of enterprise and success, and we congratu?
late the juvenile public upon the prospect of se?
curing their favorite supply at prices to suit the
times. Mr. Hcbbabd informs us that he is pre?
pared to manufacture Candy at muoh below the
cost of the article elsewhere, and will sell in accor?
dance with this fact. He deserves the liberal pa?
tronage of this community, and we are gratified to
know that his efforts to establish.a first-class Con
lestionery and Restaurant have been duly appro
rift**
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JT. P. WILLIS.
It was oar intention this week to notice the
merits of the Home Journal, the old and established I
organ of.polite literature on this continent, and
just as the pen was. poised to write the encomium,
the eye fell upon a dispiuch announcing (he demise
of its prinoipal editor. Nara/jriKL Parkee Wix
lis, the poet and scholar, is no more! He died in
New York city on Monday last. His exquisite and
delicate fancy indicated a physique of like organ?
ism,' and though he. reached the age of three-score,
the last several, years of his earthly existence were
endured through much suffering and bodily pain.
Hq survived the genial poet, Gen. Geo. P. Mobeis,
who was his partner and friend through life's* vi?
cissitudes, only a few years. May eternal peace
welcome the spirit of the departed to heavenly
shores, and the veil of charity forever obscure the
frailties and frivolities of the mortal from tho
world's unholy gaze.
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SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION.
T,he regular quarterly meeting having proved a J
failure, the President, has requested a full atten?
dance of members on Monday next, and we sin?
cerely hope that sufficient interest will be manifes?
ted in the undertaking to bring together a goodly
number of those whose names are enrolled with
the Association. .If we intend to give this matter
serious attention, and infuse life and vigor into
our plans and purposes, then the first step of im?
portance is to promptly attend all stated and call?
ed meetings. The gallant soldiery of Anderson
District were the first to organize in this way, and
announce their purpose of preserving nwords and
ministering charity to the unfortunate survivors of
deceased comrades, Have these objects ceased to
animate the .breasts of bravo, generous men ?
We trow sot, and would fain witness an endorse?
ment of this opinion by their' presence and par?
ticipation on Monday next. Come, then, prepar?
ed to lend your assistance by advice and counsel
in energizing, this meritorious scheme.. Impera?
tive duty to.the living,' and respect to- the dead,
dwnasd.the- saerific^at your hands:
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THE FREEDXAN'S WfiRSATJ,
We have not paid-oar respects to this institution
for months past. W<e were fetboring ander tho de?
lightful ballrchHit ion thai it wan'numbered "among
the things tint were," and W its existence in-.our;
;midst was 'only-in confomky to the law ?ade and;
provided for^hc benefit rjfj cert ?in RadicalakouWer-.
straps Sn the military service of the United States."
Butwe ispve'been mistaken; tire thing still'has
its unsste* to vex and annoy the planter, and dis
afFect the laborer. Voluminous circulars and per?
emptory orders announce a determination to inter?
fere with tho domestic affaire of this subjugated
people. The whilom officials are determined to
? awaken, new interest among the nation's wards ia
its mighty" and-powerful efforts to preserve their*
rights and protect their interests. . Ia samo in?
stances, they will only prove too successful in this
pursuit, and in their zeal to protect the freedsoeaV
ignore the rights and interests of the white man.
Such is the experience of the past, such will be
the result of the future, unless some measures are
speedily adapted to'prevent the undueahd untime?
ly interference of this institution with private con?
tra eis. The law? -of Sou** Carolina, and in fact all
other Stales, eo rar as our information extends,
places the negro upon an equality before the law
I with tbe white residents. If it is lawful for two
white men to enter into an agreement or contract,
why not for a white man and negro ? The answer
of these epaulctted officials is readily conjectured
?because, in the latter case, the superior intellect
of the white party will enable hint to overreach
and defraud the negro. We deny emphatically this
proposition. The facts existing now, and the daily
experience of every man who has dealt with this
unfortunate race since the extinction of slavery*:
contradicts the statement, j The negro demands
and receives the highest wagos ever given to farm
laborers in this section. True, in dollars and cents
the contracts generally do not stipulate a large
amount, far. the reason thai the family of the la?
borer is entirely dependent upon the employer for
food and raiment. This is a consideration which
is overlooked by these zealous protectors of the
freedmaa, and wo will remark, in (his connection,
thai the farmers would be benefit ted in the end
were the opposite system adopted, whereby they
procure' so much labor for a certain amount of
money, and have nothing to do with the family of
the laborer. In tbe-land of wooden nutmegs and
pumpkin pies, where' free labor is- said to have
wrought out a very high state of civilization, this,
is always the case in hiring laborers for farm-work, j
and the sooner the South adopts this System with
the freedmeh, the better for all concerned. If this
plan was in operation now, there could be no ex?
cuse for the continuance, of the Bureau all over the
country, and the government would be rid of the
expense attending this institution, thus reducing
the tax materially. But we have digressed from
tbe original purpose of this article, which was to
apprise the people that the Bureau still claims the
privilege to countersign their contracts with freed
men. We can see no justice or good sense in this
proceeding,, but as a public journalist, it is an im?
perative duty to forewarn the pa olio against the
danger ofjomitttng this necessary step for their
own protection. The bayonet is still the'instru?
ment of authority vested in these officials, and we
have never yet'found one of them too scrupulous
to make use of1 their arbitrary power. While re?
peating the assertion that, under the laws of our
State, a contract may be enforced without regard
to the complexion of the parties signing the con?
tract, and further expressing the opinion that the
conduct of the Bureau, in claiming the right to re?
vise contracts of any kind, is a willful assumption
on the part, of Us agents, nevertheless we cannot
discover the means of escaping this unnecessary
hardship and oppression. The people of the South
have endured silently, and patiently the indignities
and wrong placed upon them by men who exer?
cised a "little brief authority" in the past, and we
are prone to believe that, in the present uncertain
political condition of the country, even greater ef?
fort it ill be made to maintain inviolable the pledge
of fidelity and honor, though it be necessary to
undergo the vicissitudes and trials of the hut eigh?
teen months, and again come in contact with these
guardians of the delectable frecdmen.
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THE IMPEACHMENT QUESTION.
We are so frequently asked for an opinion on
this vexed subject, that it is proper to place upon
record the views entertained by us in regard to the
movement for impeachment of the President. We
shall do so briefly, not desiring to intermeddle With
matters which have ceased to concern the Southern
people, namely, the conduct of a Radical Congress
governing the United States, wherefrom we are ex?
cluded politically.
The impeachment resolution of Ashley "author?
ised" the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the
expediency of charging President Johnson with
high crimes and misdemeanors. They were not
instructed to make this inquiry, and neither were
the particular acts of the Executive cited for their
guidance. The resolution was introduced by an
obscure and already disgraced member, and there?
fore expected only to feel the public upon this vital
question. So far, the project has met with general
disfavor throughout the North. Otherwise, tho
abler and more astute leaders of the Radical party
would have seised with' avidity upon the chance to
remove from office the man whose firmness and in?
tegrity have thus far stood as a barrier against,
their dastardly schemes of destruction and disunion.
But we repeat, the popular voice of the people, as
expressed by the press, discountenances the move?
ment, and hence the question of impeachment
drags its slow length along. The Judiciary Com?
mittee may not report upon the resolution for
months, in the hope that the tide will set in favor
of its design to oust the President from office. We
venture the prediction, however, that this new
"scarecrow" of the Radicals will result in simply
nothing, and that in a short time no more impor?
tance will attach to its presence than now does to
the territorializing process so much talked qf at
the opening of the session.
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LOTTERY AND GIFT ENTERPRISES.
The numerous circulars of these swindling con?
cerns, now afloat in this section, induces us to di?
rect the attention of the public to their shameless
character and villainous practices. We have never
known a ? single instance where the investment in
Buch affairs realized any profit to the purchaser of
tickets. Indeed, we may safely assert that, among
the thousands of trashy concerns now flooding the
country with their "attractive schemes" and "ele?
gant premiums," there is not one genuine estab?
lishment. Their existence is a myth, and the so
called proprietors have no "looal habitation." We
are almost daily in receipt of tempting offers to
advertise these bogus concerns, bat invariably
commit these flattering propositions to the flames.
Wa are not desirous of lending aid or countenance
to theso swindling operations, and will not adver?
tise them even for cash ia advanoe, at full rates.
The unwary thould be on their guard whenever
(hey receive printed circulars of lotteries or gift
enterprises, The identical offer is made to- thou?
sands at the same time, with just tbe some in ten
tion to defraud all who are simple enough tobe
caught With this paltry game.
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DEATH OF AH ESTEEMED CITIZUk
A good man has fallen 1 One of earth's noble?
men has gone down <o (lie grave, and another
ahiuing Christian tight has been blotted .from the
sphere of its usefulness and hoser aflnougst us.?
.We have to record this to era i ng the float h of Liv
sbctt A. Osbor-nk,?t*c 'good ?sau, *be faithful
.friend, the food 'parent awi the <dcve*ed husband.
On Wednesday the i*h wfet.,Wwos taken sick at
Walhalla, where he had recently engaged in busi?
ness to asset tu rejsairieg a breken fortune.?
Thursday medical aid was procured, but alas!
death had ?et his seat wpon the form and features
?fear heaered fricwi Severe exposure and over
exertieu had resulted in prostrating "him -beyond
the hope of recovery, and eat Saturday night, a few
.hours.after his family had reached him, the spirit
took its flight to the mansions of-the skies. His
remains wer? brought'down fey the train on Mon?
day ??orre'iEg, aud ou Tuesday the funeral services
were held in the Methodist Church, amid a large
concourse of those who katew hia and loved him.
The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. John
M. Cablisu, from the text, "Blessed?re die dead
which die in the Lord from beeceiorth: yea, saith
the Spirit, that they may rest from their tabors ;
and their works do follow them." The earnest,
impressive acmes, portraying im vivid language
the exemplary life of the deceased, farad a warn,
responsive echo in the hearts, of all present. The
remains were then deposited in the Presbyterian
churchyard, near the home ho loved so well, there
to await Che anal resurrection and ihi glad sum?
mons to come ap higher !
The character of Mr. Osborne was best devel?
oped in steadfast devotion to the faith he professed,
aud in a consistent adherence to the practice of
godly virtues aud the cxeoplifieatiaa ef upright
principles. For more than a quarter of a century,
amid all the changes of that period, his bright ex?
ample of Christianity was before (be world, known
and read at all men. Perchance the lamp of piety
burned more brightly on special occasions, but at
all times his light was to be seen, alluring others
to fairer worlds than this present existence. His
patriotism, too, partook of the self-same seal whicH
marked his religion, and although beyond the ze?
nith of life, during the late unhnppy conflict he
buckled. on tho armor of his country, aud more
than once promptly responded to the exigencies of
the service. As a neighbor and friend, none ap?
pealed in vain for assistance and none were turned
away empty. Iiis charity knew no bounds, while
his generosity and magnanimity were apparent in
every relation of life. Hia integrity and condor
won tho confidence of all with whom his business
transactions brought' him into contact. In the
family circle, around the fireside, those who knew
him most intimately will bear witness to his uni?
form kindno&s and genial companionship. But we
must not invade the sacred grief of those nearest
and dearest. They only know the depth and mean?
ing of this sad bereavement, and we humbly trust
that the good Shepherd will lead them "beside the
still waters and green pastures," giving that com?
fort and consolation which He alone can give.'
Mr. OsnonNE was in his fifty-fourth year, and
bad been a member of the Methodist Church for
twenty.five years. He died at the residence of his
brother-in-law, Wst. Hunter, Esq.
PERIODICALS.
Southern Cultivator.?The January number be?
gins a new volume, and is-strongly indicative of
improvement and interest. Every farmer should
subscribe, Wm. N. White, Athens, Qeo.. $2 per
year. Reduction of 50 oents to those ordering
through this office.
Oodey's Lady's iJoefc.?The February issue is
already here. No lady should bo without this
valuable adjunct. We club with Oodey, at $5 per
annum for both publications.
Frank Leslie's Magazins?For January, has been
upon our table' for several weeks. Its merit and
worth have been repeatedly urged In these columns.
Ladies wishing to subscribe can obtain it for $3
by sending their money to this office.
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STATE NEWS.
The Chester Standard says that several prison?
ers, all freedmen, effected their escape from tho
jail of that District last week.
A public meeting will soon be called for the pur?
pose of taking into consideration the erection of a
factory in Orangeburg District*
. The News learns that Capt. Place of tho United
States army, is stationed in Sumtcr for the purpose
of supplying all destitute persons in that District
with rations.
The Sumter Watchman soys that the labor ques?
tion in that District remains in a Very unsettled
condition. Very many planters are unable to per
feot their planting arrangements for the present
year.
During the absenco of the post commandant from
Orangeburg, the garrison behaved in an outrageous
manner, baiting citizens, demanding their pistols,
&o., and firing upon those who refused to obey
their commands. Several persons Were beaten,
and others shot, though net seriously.
The Greenville Mountaineer notices the arrival of
a new fire engine, recently purchased by the Town
Council of that place. The late disastrous fire in
Greenville doubtless hastened the arrival of this
engine. The people of Anderson should not be
behind their neighbors in facilities for the protec?
tion of property. Why not have a fire company
hero t
J Belhume Glass, Esq., one of the few survivors
of the "Palmetto Regiment," for many years Post?
master of Columbia, and recently agent of the
Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, died
In Columbia on Tuesday, 15th inst., from heart
disease. He was in the prime of life, and highly
respected by all who knew him. His sudden de?
mise will be lamented by a large cirole of friends
and. acquaintances.
The Abbeville papers announce the death of
James C. Calhoun, Esq., late a promising member
of the Abbeville bar, but more recently of Mem?
phis, Teen. At the time of his death he was on a
visit to Texas, endeavoring to recruit his wasted
health. He was the son of John A. Calhoun,
graduate of the South Carolina College, and at one
time Adjutant of the 13th Regiment S. C. Vols.?
He married in Memphis, and leaves a young family
to mourn his demise.
From the Greenville Enterprise, we learn that the
body of a negro girl, 18 or 20 years of age, was
found in a mill pond near that place. The body
was in a barrel containing rocks for the purpose of
sinking it. A large knife was also found in the
barrel, which raised suspicion of foul play, but no
evidence of violence was upon the body. The ver?
dict of the jury, after careful investigation, was
"that deceased came to her end by some unknown
cause,"
The Edgefleld Advertiser says that from the
quantity of business before the District Court, the
session will probably continue two weeks. The
first case upon the docket was an indictment by a
frecdman against a gentleman of high moral and
intellectual worth, which attracted a large and ex?
cited audience, insomuch that tbe court room was
crowded with eager spectators. We learn from the
4dvertistr that Mr. James L. Hill, of that District,
while engaged in felling trees, met with a sadden
death by one of the trees falling upon him.
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Editorial Pennings and Copings.
A Striking Cow twist.
Tlw^wfrrSle Oiion,in speaking of the ?o^sit
between whites and blacfcs, gives the fqgcwrr.g per
tifccUillasl rations
- 'la Maryland, rastend of semd^eg-a Begro who
.has been convicted -of* swa-ec ^eaee to prison, he
is sold into eervstwde for the length of time be
weald have to wire in prison. A sale has recently
tateea place m Marylaad under t his 4aw, astd it has
awaecdall the tender sympathies of t*WiO who
weald degrade and impowrij/fe virt white people of
tire South. This ?jmpwtiy ?er Che ?regre has re
salted in the nitredwctio? Sa *fce Hwsse ?? Rwpre
seataxives by Me. Kasson,' of' Iowa, of a bill mak
iagita felony to wateaeo <ef sell a *egre into
'slavery,' and the ofewoe is paaisfeabie by fine up
to$5,000, or imprisonraefct >op trs tea years. Tbis
bill was passed by the House on the &h ixsL
"Now for a contrast. In Connecticut, if a saa
or woman happens to be too poor to take care of
himself or herself, the State generally provides for
taking care of this unfortunate individual by sell?
ing hies er her to the lowest bidder, the successful
bidder being entitled to the service of (he person
sold. The sale is wade only for one year, so that
the poor unfortunate is not allowed to eke out life
under one coaster. The man or weataa who be?
comes a pauper under the poor laws of Connect icut,
virtually becomes a slave the balance of his or her
days. This is the fate of white people in Connec?
ticut, aad perhaps other New Engfead aad North?
ern States, yet the compassion of those-who have
so much sympathy to expend in behalf of negroes
guilty of offenses against the law, has never been
awakened, to the fate of white men and women, who
are virtually sold into perpetual slavery."
A Remedy for Doll Times.
The Montgomery Advertiser pertinently says:
Tho busiuees men who are just now lamenting the
prostration of trade, and whistling for a fair breeze
of active business seem to think their trade will be
bettered by a useless inactivity and general wait?
ing for "something to turn up." Instead of seek?
ing for customers, by giving publicity-through the
newspapers to the fact that they have goods for.
sale, they seem content to plod along, unwisely,
preferring slow sales, to the quickened trade
which might be commanded by judiciously making
known their places of business, where the people
eould be assured of being supplied with goods at
the market rates. The remedy, therefore, for dull
times, is to "advertise," what you have for sale.
The Supreme Court*
Below is a list of the Judges of the Supreme
Court of the United States, with the dates of their
appointments. Five out-of the nine, as will be
seen, were appointed by Mr. Lincoln after the
commencement of the late war:
1865?S. P. Chase, Ohio, Chier Justice.
1835?James M. Wayne, Georgia.
1845? Samuel Nelson, New York.
1846? Robert C. Grief, Pennsylvania.
1858?Nathan Clifford, Maine.
1862?Noah M. Swaync, Ohio.
1862?David Davids, Illinois.
1862? Samuel F. Miller, Iowa.
1863? Stephen J. Field, California,
South Carolina at Washington.
A despatch from Washington says: "Go v. Orr
is here on business connected with South Carolina,
among other things immigration to that State and.
the relief of postmasters who had either made re?
turns to the Federal Government authorities, which
misoarried, or to the Confederate authorities, which
I are ignored, ahd who are now harassed by Gov?
ernment claims. Governor Orr is not in favor of
the adoption of the constitutional amendment by
, South Carolina, or by any other State, but favors
graceful submission to anything 'the conquerors'
demand. He jocularly thinks territorialization
would be Welcomed as an economical measure."
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Gleanings from our Exchanges.
? Gen. Butler has sued the La Crosse Democrat
for libel, laying damages at $100,000.
? Gen. Sterling Price and family have arrived
at St. Louis.
I ? Governor Orr and General Sickles are both in
Washington.
? Gen. Sweeney, of Fenian notoriety, is now
in command at Augusta, Georgia.
? A negro woman in Austin, mother of ten
children, sues a white man for a breach of promise.
? A gentleman in F.lizabeth, New Jersey, is
said to possess tho pistol with which Burr killed
Alexander Hamilton.
? John L. L?ngsten, a negro, of Otherlane
Ohio, has been admitted to practice in the Su?
premo Court. This is the second instance.
? The trial of the guorillas Who fobbed rail?
road trains ahd.murdered passengers, hear Frank?
fort, Ky., has begun.
? A new story, entitled "Tho History of tho
Greatest Scoundrel in New York," is anbouueed.
Is Bennett, Raymond or Greely the hero ?
? Three hundred million pounds is the estima?
ted crop of tobacco raised in the United States the
past year. Ten pounds to every person is a pret?
ty good supply.
? The medal proposed by the working people
of France, in honor of Abraham Lincoln, was pre?
sented to Mrs. Lincoln on the 7th instant, without
any show or ceremony.
? Captain King, a planter, in Washington coun?
ty, Mississippi, formerly of Iowa, and an officer in
the colored troops, was murdered last week, by
negroes, for his money, watch and pistol.
? General Ely, of the Freedman's Bureau, to
Whom Generals Steadman and Fullerton paid their
emphatic compliments in their report, is trying to
found a colony of 800 blacks at St. Augustine,
Florida.
? During the post six months nineteen murders
have been committed in New Orleans, twenty per*
sons have committed suicide, forty-two have been
found drowned, and twenty-seven have been killed'
by other accidents.
? A woman in Nashville, dressed in men's
clothe's, was arrested twice for being a woman
and discharged, on examination, having proved
that she was a man. She was arrested the third
time, and it was proven that she was a woman.
? Among the nominations recently passed upon
by the Senate was that conferring the brevet ranks
of Captain, Major and Lieutenant-Colonel upon
Lieutenant John J. Greble, who was killed at the
battle of Big Bethel, in June, 1861. He was the
first Federal officer killed in action.
? Wendell Bollman, Esq., the celebrated bridge
builder and civil engineer, of Baltimore, has
commenced the construction of a large iron bridge
across the Cape Fear river, at Wilmington, N. C.
It will be one of the longest bridges in the South,
and be used for tho accommodation of three rail?
road companies.
?- The New Orleans Crescent says that several of
the Vicksburg merchants made up a purse of S100
fer the men of the Twenty-fourth United States In?
fantry, as testimonial of gratitude for the great
service rendered by that command at the late dis?
astrous fire. The gallant Twenty-fourth immedi?
ately turned the amount over to the Mayor for the
relief of the sufferers.
i ? ' *
Tbe Kingstree Star says that Lieut Ross, conr- i
mandfng the gaTWsou at that .p-kc^'acting under
orders of Gen. Scott, of the Freedman*s Bureau,
has arrested Sheriif Matthewee, -J. P. Bafrinca?
and J. S. Beck, and sent then to ?ChVrlestoft. This
arrest wa&made in consequenceef these gentlemen
heing4n charge of thq^jail recently destroyed by
flreat itbat place. They were arrested while in
discharge of Their duties as officers of the District
Court.
?.The question of adopting the Constitutional
-Amendment istoee reconsidered in the Virginia
Legistatere, which rejected it recently. ThiamoVe
tueat is brought about by letters to the members
from their eeastttweats, received since its rejection,
urging-them to vote-for ks -adoption. In a recon?
sideration k will be urged te eubaut the question
ef ratihoatioa to the peoplo.
? OeL Sedgewick, of Matanroras occupation no?
toriety, has been released and restored te his regt
weatal commands
-!-O-!-1-mm.
U?* the war has made many Changes in
Charleston, aud We notice that the Old Southern
Drug House of John Asa hurst & Co. has changed
iutb Goodbicu, Wiseman & Co., and that they are
now importing their Drugs and MeuVmes from
Europe. These gentlemen should be patronized
for it is a true Southern House, and they keep a
very large Stock of Genuine Drugs and Chemicals.
' MARRIED, at&t,Paul's Church, Richmond, Va.,
on Thursday, the 10th January, by the Rev. Dr.
R?nuegerode, Mr. Anausrtrs Van Wyck, of S. C,
and Miss Eliza G. WilKin?, daughter of the late
Dr. Wm. W. Wilkins, of Va.
- MARBIED, on JatK 8, by Rev. David Simmons,
Mr. Jons M. Brooks and Mrs. J. C Johnson,
both of this District.
Anderson, Jan. 28.
Th? following prices were obtained , in the An?
derson market this Week: Cotton active, at from
29 to 29$ cents; Corn, $1.65 to $1.75 per bushel;
Peas, 1.40 to 1.50 per bushel; Bacon, 15 to 18 per
lb.; Beef, 4$ to 6 cts. per lb.; Pork, 9 to 10 cts.
Bagging, 45c. per lb.; Rope, 25c. per lb.; Batter,
25c. per lb.; Eggs, 15c. per dozen. Gold, 135.
Charleston, Jan. 19.
Sales of 250 bales, at from 32$ to 34$ cents for
middling uplands.
New Yobjc, Jan. 21.
Cotton dull and declining, with sales of 1500
bales, at 84$. Gold, 387.
New Advertisements.
6 LBS. OF SUGAR FOR $1,00,
CALL ON
TOWERS & BURRISS.
Jan 24, 1807 32
Buckwheat Flour,
JUST RECEIVED, and for sale, by
TOWERS & BURRISS.
Jan 24, 1867 32
JUST RECEIVED,
ANOTHER lot of. MAGNOLIA COOKING
STO VES? something that every housekeeper
should have. For sale by
TOWERS & BURRISS.
Jan 24, 1867 32
Sugar, Lard, Rio & Java Coffee,
FOR SALE LO W FOR CASH.
TOWERS & BURRISS,
No 4 Granite Row,
? Andwrson C. H.
Jnn 24, 18C7 g 82_4^
SAVE COSTS,
BY paying me what you owe. -I will make liberal
compromises when circumstances demand it.
W. S. SHARPE.
Jan 24, 1867 32 6
Notice to Creditors.
THE Creditors of the late Col. F. W. Kilpatrick
are requested to meet at Pcndleton on Thursday,
the 81st ir.st., at 11 o'clock, n. ra.
J. W. LIVINGSTON, Adm'r.
Jan 24, 1867 82 1
To All Whom It May Concern!
THIS is to notify all persons indebted toSharpe
& Watson to como and pay their Notes and Ac?
counts, and tare cost. Liberal compromise will be
made when circumstances demand it.
Sil ARPE & WATSON.
Jan 24, 1867 32 5
Final Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Peter F.
McKinncy, deceased, must settle the same forth?
with, and those having claims against the said Es?
tate will bond them in legally attested between
this date and the first day of March next.
MARTHA M. McKlNNEY, Ex'x.
Jan 24, 1867 32 4
Notice
IS hereby given, warhing all persons against tra?
ding for a Note of hand, given to H. B. Arnold,
deceased, by W. A. McFall and James Thompson,
for one hundred and ten dollars, due April 1,1861,
which Note I held as Administrator of deceased,
but by accident lost or mislaid.
L. T. ARNOLD) Adm'r.
Jan 24, 1867 82 6
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.
THE Notes and Books of Account of E. B.
Benson & Son have been placed in our hands for
collection. Persons indebted will save costs by
settling by the 15th of February. Debtors resi?
ding In Pickens District will call at our office at
Pickens C. H., and those in Anderson District at
Anderson C. H.
WHITNER & WHITNER, Ally's, 4c.
Jan 24, 1867 32 3
Jte??" Keowee Courier publish three times.
FAIR NOTICE.
HAVING removed from Anderson, I cannot
give my personal attention to the collection of
claims due the late firm of. Evtss & Hcbbaed.
Therefore, all indebted to said firm are hereby no?
tified that the Notes and Accounts arc placed in
the hands of Reed & Brown for collection, and
those wishing to save cost, will make settlement
without delay, as the business must be settled.
R. H. HUBBARD,
Active Partner of Evins & Hubbard.
Jan 24, 1867 82 4
Anderson High School
WILL open in Masonic Hall first Monday in Feb?
ruary next. The conspicuity of the Hall will be
a wholesome restraint upon pupils. Each pupil
to fllrllish seat and desk. Proper arrangements
Will be made for the comfort of the school. In
view of the exceeding stringency of the times, the
fee will be ten dollars at the end of the quarter,
or eight dollars in advance. If a large number be
enrolled, tbe fee could yet be lowered. Boys or
girls who can read the mother tongue well, and
write legibly, can successfully study Latin at ten
or twelve years of age. Large schools have their
advantages, as well as small and select, The prin?
cipal studies can be Well taught to large classes;
and, indeed, a large class Is the condition of spir?
ited emulation. In connection with this School,
music on Piano will be taught by Mrs. C. H.
Borstel, at ten dollars per quarter.
J. B. HILLHO?8E.
Jan 24, 1867 32 2 i
AN ORDIMANOE
l\o Raise Sowueb- fob ?he Tt?ws of AbbkbSo*
?tor the Yeah end-imo 31st Dax ot December,
ANno Mu.ndi.1867,
?Be-it ordained by ike Town Counc? cf Anderson,
That'* Tax, for the sun>? and in the manner here?
inafter named, shall be raised and paid iarto the
public treasury of the Town for the use and ser?
vice thereof. That is to sayr Twenty ecnis ob eve?
ry hundred dollars of the value of all reai estate;
lying Wilh*i the corporate limits of said Towny
other than tho real estate of Cbercbe? and the
Anderson Male Academy.. Twenty'cents- on every
hundred dollars of the amount of all sales of
goods, wares "awd merchandize, made by any per?
son between the first day of January, 186b\ smd
the first day of -January, 1867. Twenty cents for
every hundred dollars of income, arising from all
factorage, employments, faculties and profess sons
including the professkm of Dentistry. Twenty
cents on each hundred of income from all mechan?
ical eaiploy meats. Twenty cents on every hundretf
dollars of incomes from all monies loaned at? in?
terest, and from dividends received on Bank or oth?
er flfcooks. One dollar rtrtd .fifty cents each on alt
carriages, wagons, or other vehicles working more
than two horses, and kept for private use. One
dollar on each two-horse carriage or wagon kept
for private use. fifty cents each on all one-horse
wagons, buggies or other vehicles kept for private
use. Ten ?dollars each on all hacks, Omnibusse?
and drays kept or used for hire. Five dollars each,
on all wagons and other vehicles, (except hacks,
omnibusses and drays;) drawn by More than two
horses, and kept or used for hire. Three dollars
each on all twa-horsc carriages, wagons and other
vehicles, (except as hereinbefore excepted,) kept
or used for biro. Two dollars each on all one
horse Wagons,- baggies, or other vehicles kept or
used fer hire. Ten dollars for each rocwi or other
place kept or used-, for taking Daguerreotypes or
other pictures-. Khte .'dollar for each gold watch
kept for private use. Fifty 'cents for each
silver Watch, or watch of any ot her baser material,
kept for private use. Three ttet?ars per head for
each person liable to rond duty ucdet the laws of
this State for commutation of road daty from the
first day of January* 1867, to Hie first day ef Jan?
uary. 1868 ? and every person who shall fail or re*
fuse to pay the said Tax, shall be liable either to
Work twelve days on the public streets, or pay a
fine of t wenty dollars, in the discretion of Cottn
cil. One dollar .on the hundred of alt. sales of
goods, wares and merchandize made by any itiner?
ant or auctioneer during the year 1866, and on.
the amount of all Tees and commissions received
?by each auctioneer and salesman from the first day:,
of January, 18G6, to the first day of January,
1867, provided that this provision shall not include
sales made by or.der of Court, or by executors or
administrators. Fifty cents on each goat owned "
and kept within the corporate limits of the Town
after the first day of-febeuary, 1367. One dollar
each on all pe'rsops liable to -patrol duty, for com?
mutation for patrol duty, and every person who
shall fail or refuse to pay the said Tax, shall be
liable to perform patrol duty according to law, un?
der the Marshal, or pay a fine of twenty dollars,
in the'discretion of Council.
2d. That the taxes ota real estate shall be paid
according to-the. valuation fixed by the Town As?
sessors, and on all other property according to the
returns made on oath to the Clerk of Council
3. That all returns shall be made ott' or beforo
the first day of February, 1867, and all taxeB paid
on or before the first day of March next; and per?
sons who fail to make returns and pay their Taxes
within the time specified, .shall, in cases where re?
turns are not made, oe assessed by the Clerk of
Council; and in every case of failure to make re?
turns or payment, the party shall be liable to pay
a double tax, and it shall be the duty of the Clerk
to forthwith collect tho same by due process of
law.
Done and ratified in Council, and the seal of the
Corporation affixed thereto, this the 21st day
of January, Anno Domini. 18G7.
J. S. MURRAY, Intendant.
8. B?kcbxey,: Sec. and Treasi
32 1
Goods at Cost!
?-???* ?
THOSE in want of READY
MADE CLOTHING will do well
to call at our Store, here and at
Pendleton) and buy for New York
Cost and Expenses*
We offer our entire Stock of
Goods, at both places, for very small
profits, in exchange for GREEN?
BACKS or COUNTRY PRODUCE,
but will nol eell iliem on Credit.
We buy Cotton, and will alway*
pay the highert market price in
Cash,
Give us a call.
Sharpe, Fant & Blcckley.
Anderson, S.C, Jan. 24, 1807.
32 5
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,
XT. iS. Internal Revenue,
PENDLETON, S. C, Jdn. 22, 1867*
ALL persons within the limits of the 42nd Regi?
ment are required by the 15th February next to
make annual Returns for Tax on income for the
years 1864 and 18C5, including articles ih schtd?
ule "A," vi* : Carriages, buggies, gold watches,
silver plate? piano fortes, &c. Also, all persons in
said Regiment engaged in any trade, business or
profession, upon which a special Tax is imposed
by law, will register their names with me, and
make applications for permits, vis: Merchants,
Manufacturers, Distillers, Professional men, and
all others liable, will, by a failure to comply with
these requirements, expose themselves to heavy
penalties. Distillers will make return npon all
spirits distilled at their distilleries from May 1,
1865, to date of their returns, or I will be com*
pelled to make assessment thereof from such in*
formation as I may have or obtain, with the addi*
tion of 25 per cent, thereon. For the convenience
of those ooncerned, I will attend
At Evergreen, Tuesday, 29th January.
At W. D. Sitton'8, Wednesday, 30th Jan.
At White Plains, Thursday, 31st Jan.
At Joseph Eaton's, Friday, Feb. 1.
At Townville, Saturday, 2nd Feb.
And after that time, at Anderson C. H., where
I expect to keep my office.
? . DAVID S. TAYLOR,
Assistant Assessor 2d Division,
3rd Col. District, So. Ca.
Jan 24, 1867 32 2
JUST RECEIVED.
IN addition to our Stock of Family Groceries,
a fine assortment of the
Best Candy, Fresh Peaches, ih Cans,
Raisins, Fresh Pine Apple,
Almonds, Fresh Strawberries,
English Dairy Chese, Fresh Tomatoes,
New York State Cheese,
A Very fine article Table Syrup,
English Piccalilli, the best Pickle that is made.
TOWERS & BURRISS.
Jan 24, 1867 32
FINAL NOTICE. ~
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of William
Mulligan, deceased, must settle the same forthwith,
and those having claims against the 'said Estate
will hand them in legally attested between this
date and 1st April, else they will be debarred of
the privilege.
J. W. B. ORR, Executor.
Jan 17, 1867 31 4