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Wednesday Morning, March 20. JB?* All papers discontinued at the expiration of the time for which they have been poid. U?* No name entered upon the books unless the moue3'.accompanies the order. JG??" A cross-mark indicates that the subscrip? tion is about to expire. JES?* Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. notary sumc* His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Elijah Webu, Esq., as Notary Public for this District. lie will attend to the drawing of deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts be? tween freedmen and citizens, and will give prompt attention to any business entrusted to him. -o ARRESTED BY THE MLLITAEY. "We learn that Bubkhead, one of the youths for whom the Governor has offered a reward, and who. was arrested recently by the Sheriff at Newberry, ha? been taken into custody by the military, and was removed to Charleston last week. JHb friends claim that his mind is temporarily deranged, su? perinduced by disease. -o hunkidora corner. The advertisement headed thus will not fail to attract attention, and the tempting array of choice liquors therein contained is sufficient to intoxicate a man of ordiniry sobriety. .We are indebted to the proprietor for a sample of extra fine cigars, which vre know how tojippreciate. Knowing our temperance habits, he would not venture any of j the liquids, and we are compelled to suggest a visit to the "Hunkidora Corner," if you wish anything in that line. MEDICAL GRADUATES. We owe an apology to our young friend, 0. R< Broyles, jr., for failing to notice, at the proper time, that he received the Degree of M. D. at the recent Commencement of the Medical College in Charleston. May success attend him, and his practice be equal to his merits. Our quondam townsman, E. E. Wuitner, registered from Madi? son, Fla., also graduated at the same time, and we presume intends combatting with the malarious diseases known to the Land of flowers. BILL .?RP OH THE SITUATION It is almost needless to refer the reader to an? other production from the pen of this great satirist, which will be found upon our fourth page. The keen sarcasm tmd quaint humor apparent renders this effort worthy to break the silence which has so long pervaded the Spirit of the distinguished writer. May the inimitable ?'Bill" continue to enlighten the denizens of Big Shanty and all other Terrftorics_on their__duties in thl* "momentous crisis." EiON. A. T. DAVIDSOH. The card of this gentleman has Uppcared in our columns for several weeks, and wo take occasion to remind merchants and others having unsettled ?laims in the Western counties of North Carolina that Col. Davidson is engaged in the practice of the law and will promptly transact any business entrusted to- his care. His son, resident at Ash iSHOf assists hltn in the praetice. During a tenw porary sojourn in Anderson, Col. D. won the re? spect and confidence of this community, and him? self and family will ever be kindly remembered. THE "WEATHER. The better-half of March has been deluged in tears, and reports from every quarter indicate that the rains have been-almost constant for more thnn two weeks. The Tennessee River has been par? ticularly swollen,- and railroad bridges have been swept away by the dozen. Farming operations in t-his section are much retarded, and the frost on Sunday night last effectually demolished peaches. Friday afternoon last, we were visited with a slight fall of snow, succeeded by sleet and rain. Verily, tie variety is unexampled at this season. THE CHARLESTON DAILY HEWS. This metropolitan journal continues to occupy a place in the foremost rank of newspaperdom, and by enterprise and activity is constantly increasing its reputation. A late number contains the an nouncement that the Hon. William Henry Tres cot has consented to contribute to the editorial columns, and each succeeding issue brings proof of the fact that his pungent nnd able pen is dili? gently employed in the work. We congratulate the Xj-us upon this accession, and heartily wish that our distinguished friend may enjoy the labors of the sanctum and be shielded from its perplexi? ties. AD'ifOURNMEflT OF COURT. The Spring Term closed its sittings on Saturday last. The business of the week was unimportant for the most part. Several criminal cases occupied the attention of the Court, but only one sentence was pronounced. In the case of the State vr. George Robinson, (frecdman,) and others, indicted for stealing bacon, the aforesaid George was con? fided of grand larceny, and pleading the benefit of clergy, was sentenced to pay a fine of one hun? dred, dollars and be imprisoned for six months.? There were two hundred decrees in the Sum. Pro. jurisdiction and only ,ien judgments obtained for over one hundred dollars. PEA.BODY DONATION. The proceedings of the Pendleton Agricultural Society, in another column, will be read with in? terest. Thc'peoplc of this section are bound to look with favor upon the efforts of the gentlemen comprising this Society, in behalf of the establish? ment of a scientific institution of high order in this vicinity. The agricultural wants of our section plainly indicate that such an institution would be proniotifc of good in many respects, and for this reason alono should the'effort receive commenda? tion/ Whether or not any portion of the Peauody ?/und shall be distributed to further the end in view, this action of the Pendleton Society recog? nizes the vast benefit conferred by the generous donor, and properly tenders an appreciation of his liberality and ramrificent charity. ?-o IMPORTANT ORDER. The annexed order from Department Headquar? ters explains itself: Headquarters, Department or the South, CHARLESTON, S. C. March 13, 18G7. / General Orders, A'o. 27. An official copy of the law, entitled "An Act k> provide for the more efficient government of the Rebel States," having been received nt these Head? quarters, it in hereby announced for the informa? tion and government of all concerned: that the said law is in force within' the Military District composed of North and South Carolina from this date. By command of Brevet Maj.-Gcn. J. C. RoniNSOJt. JN0. lt. MYltlCK, 1st. Lieut. 3d U. S. Art., By*. Mnj. U.\ S. A. Act. Judge Advocito and Act. Asst. Adjt. Gen I. jpST See card of Drs. McDavid and Burkiss. THE PEOPLE AND HIILITAEY LAW. Tlie Charleston Mercury, in an editorial announc? ing the enforcement of the Military Act, makes the following sensible remarks: The Military bill and the people of the State of South Carolina are now brought face to face. There can be no further evasion of the issue ; it cannot be postponed by discussion or technical objections' The Military bill is the law of the South. Sover? eign Statesare divided into Military Districts. The ?State Governments set aside, all State officers arc virtually deposed: and the District Commanders have, as their only rule and guide, a copy of the Military bill. By law they have entire and abso? lute authority ;?it rests with them to say what shall remain, what shall be changed, and what shall be altogether swept away. This is our position, and it is our duty, as brave and honorable men, to make ourselves equal to the occasion ;?it is our duty to determine what must be done in this saddest hour of ou:: country's his? tory. Our rights arc still our rights ; justice is justice still, but the South is under military law, and the people of the South are powerless but for dignified obedience, and a submission which the proudest cannot venture to' condemn. There is no need to give up an atom of our sclf-::cspcct;?there is no need to give up one memory of that blessed past, to which we so long have'clung; but the mili? tary law is the law for us ; and until that law be repealed or modified, it is the law which the people of the South mast obey. In this crisis we must act with wisdom and caution. It is cue first duty to learn what is re? quired of us; and to this end the District Com? mander should be requested to state wliat course he intends to pursue! and in what manner and to what extent he will use tho powers which are vested in him. This must be done in order that we may know what is required of us ; and, what? ever be the regulations that District Commander may prescribe, we have no alternative but to obey them to the letter. This is the first thing to be done; and. then, in the event of the failure of Wilson's Supplementary bill, we can still chooso between the continuance of military rule and the humiliation i;if a Stale Convention. There is no need to dread military rule per se ! There is no reason why life and property should not be protected un/ler the direction of a Brigadier General of the United States army, and the whole logic of the question points to but one conclusion; ?we must make the best of that which we are poworloss to avoid. No one but a madman would counsel mere physi? cal resistance to the law. Obey we must; and it is better to do this without any exhibition of bit? terness or ill-feeling. Our only plan now?the only plan that can avail uSj?is to make merit of a necessity. No one expects South Carolinians to give up one particle of their veneration and respect for their illustrious sires; no one expects them to forget what they have been and what they desfred to be. ; There is no dishonor in having been conquered as we have been conquered. No one will dare to sny that South Carolinians are dishonorable or base. No one will dare to excuse the cx-Confedcrate sol? dier who obeys the military law of cowardice of heart, or of falsehood to those principles for which for many a year he fought. Obey we must, and it is as well to recognize this fact at once. There is no overcoming this conclusion, and there is no wrong in bowing to that which cannot at present be overcome. History will do us justice ; and, surely, the fu? ture historian will give his meed cf praise to a peo? ple who deserved success, but who in defeat choose obedience to an irrefragable law instead of inci? ting to an open contest, which could only end in .making military rule still more oppressive. Noth I ing but additional trouble and additional misfor? tune can result from resistance or factious agita? tion. Prudence, good sense and our every interest alike condemn a course which could only aggra? vate our evils and make our position more unendu? rable. -What else, then, is left but obedience to the law and an acceptance of the obligations which it imposes upon us ! -<? DEPARTED THIS LIFE, On Wednesday last, after a protracted illness, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, in the Ulst year of her age. The deceased was highly esteemed in days gone by for vigorous intellect, incorruptible integrity, and unparalleled virtue. These shining qualities extorted respect even from her enemies, and made her name tho synonym of all that is great and j good. 11 or sous were imbued with a love of truth, reverence for patriotism, and high regard for virtue. The teachings of their moihcr inspired filial love and respect, and their strongams were ever ready to defind the right or espouse the cause of justice. Their attachment was exhibited on all occasion's, and was not diminished by misfortune nor de? stroyed by overwhelming disasters. Such were the sentiments and fecliugs of those nearest and dearest to the lamented deceased, and they are given as prcsf of the character borne through a prolonged life of vicissitudes and trials. Some six or seven years ago, the deceased became in? volved in serious domestic troubles, requiring the sternest fortitude, most determined will, nnd en? during patience.- Her character now shone bright? est, und hqr children clung to their mother with an ardor and implicit faith unsurpassed in the an? nals of time. Beset by difficulties, overrun with misfortunes, and weighed down by reverses, (his Roman matron was compelled at last to relinquish her claims and forfeit the accumulations of a cen? tury. Her property was despoiled and swept away in the twinkling of an eye, and in her old age, she was left penniless and bankrupt. All this did not suffice to wring from the hearts of her children up braidings for her conduct. They adhered .yet more closely to their natural protector, and united with renewed ardor in an effort to retrieve misfor? tunes and regain former prosperity. But Fate de? creed otherwise. In the spring of 18G5, she was violently attneked by gens de guerre, and never af? terwards recovered from the distressing malady.? Lingering in an uncertain state, with the aid of eminent medical advisers, false hopes were engen? dered, and it was confidently believed that her re? covery was entirely probable. Indeed, unti'.cr the treatment of distinguished physicians, gandual im? provement was perceptible, and her once vigorous frame showed signs of life and activity. The illu? sion, however, was of short duration. The rigors of stern winter undermined her constitution so completely that a violent return of the malady brought swift decay, and in nil incredible short period life was extinct. Thus passed away one of the noblc:f of earth's illustrious matrons. Her ex? ample lives to adorn the page of history, and future generations will reverence her exalted character and weep at the story of her wrongs. JJer or? phaned children are now left desolate and sorrow? ful, ami the fatal disease that preyed upon their beloved mother is their only inheritance. In the extremity of their woe, they can only exclaim', Fidelis ad urnam. -O James Tyler has been arrested and committed to ( Tickons jail for horse-stealing. STERLING'S SOUTHERN SERIES. The teachers in this latitude have long felt the necessity for a standard series of School Books, promulgated by one of our own race and lineage, whose prejudices would prevent the introduction of invidious comparisons between the different sec? tions. It is a notorious fact that Northern publi? cation!} have persistently incorporated the idea that the growth and magnitude of this country be? longed properly to that enlightened section, and of late years their authors have not been too scrupu? lous to make comparisons, to the detriment of our people. Since the termination of hostilities, this is especially true, and it behooves the land of Jack? son and Leb to prevent the rising generation from being instructed in pernicious ideas and dangerous dogmas. We should likewise seek to guard against the opposite extreme, and allow the youth to he trained in fair and legitimate instruction. Thi i desideratum is likely to be reached in the series of Southern School Books, just published by Prof. Richard Sterling, of Greensboro, N. C. The^author is an experienced teacher, and has un dertaken this work with a mind fully impressed with the necessity referred to. While endeavoring: to do justice to distinguished writers and speakers from jvery quarter, in the preparation of the scries of Readern, he has very properly given due pre? ponderance to the massive intellects of the South, and the youth of our land must hereafter become better acquainted with the ideas and motives of those who have essayed in the past to direct pub? lic opinion. Without excluding extracts from the field of English literature, Prof. Sterling has happily accomplished, in these ample pages, the work of preparing Southern youth for a proper es? timate of native talent. In regard to the Primers and Elementary Spell? ing Book, comprised in this series, we arc free to confess an admiration for their arrangement and design. Tho Illustrated Primer is not excelled, and must become exceedingly popular among the children. Wo append a list of the works just issued from the ;press, aud cordially invite the attention of teachers throughout the District to a specimen copy of each now in our possession: Sterling's Southern Primer, " " Pictorial Primer, " " Elementary Spelling-Book, " " First Reader, " M ? Second Reader, " ?? Third Reader, " 41 Fourth Reader, ?? " Fifth Reader. We urge upon all teachers an examination of this scries, believing that nothing more is needed to seeure its universal adoption. For the Intelligencer. Pendleton, S. C, Feb. 23, 18G7. At a meeting of the Pcntlleton Agricultural So? ciety, the Chair was taken, in tho absence of the President, by the Hon. T. G. Clemson. Hon. R. F. Simpson submittod the following re? port and resolutions: In compliance with the direction of the Society, at a previous meeting, your committee respectfully offer the following report and resolutions : Whereas, The Agricultural Society of Pendle? ton, S. C, witnessing with deep regret, the great want of practical, scientific knowledge among our people, and the destitute and impoverished condi? tion of our country, which the recent war has brought upon us, are exerting their utmost efforts to provide means to establish a Scientific Institu? tion, for the purpose of spreading practical knowl? edge among the masses; and wUer?as, the great and good Mr. George Pcabody, by n munificence unparalleled, has given Two Millions One Hun? dred Thousand Dollars, not only to our State, but to all the Southern and south-western States, which great act of munificence, so identical with our own views and wishes, has added increased strength to our efforts. Therefore, Resolved, That wc hail this extraordinary dona? tion by Mr. Peabody, as emanating from a soul wc feel proud to call American, and wc hereby desire to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation of a donation so munificent in amount, and so well calculated to spread moral and intellectual knowl? edge through our darkened but still beloved land. Resolved, That we will not be satisfied until a full length portrait, or a bust or statue, of the no? ble donor shall be procured to adorn our hall, as a memento for future generations?that wo and they may look upon the face of a man possessed of such a heart. The report and resolutions were unanimously adopted; and, on motion of Col. W. A. Haync, were directed to be printed, and a certified copy thereof be sent to Mr. Pcabody. En.lra.vl from the Minutes. W. A. UAYNE, Sec. Pendleton Agricultural Society. -o WaekinqtoS, Maren 15.?In the Seuatc, u joint resolution prohibiting the introduction of malt or spirituous liquors into the cnpilol passed. A bill aiding ihe Southern branch of the Union Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company, was introduced. The supplemental bill was resumed, and an amend? ment making all elections by ballot rejected. An amendment directing that after registration, the Commanding General of the District may order an election for a convention, when the Provisional Government orders a convention, was negatived. After a very lengthy debate, a motion to go into cxecutirc session was stoutly resisted by the friends of the speedy passage of the bill, and it finally prevailed, by one majority. Mr. Sherman intro? duced a joint resolution, removing disability from holding office from Jos. E. Brown, of Georgia, and R. M. Pat ton, of Alabama, which was referred to tho Judiciary Committee* After executive session, adjourned. Jn the House, Mr. Mallory, member from Ore? gon, was sworn in. The Speaker rnfused to ap? point committees partially ; if any were appointed, they must be filled; ho favors postponement till next session. Mr. Van Wyck, from the committee to consider the disposition of the $1UU,000 in coin of the Virginia banks, now in the Treasury, reports that it shall bo sold and its claimants referred to the Court of Claims. An amendment, that instead of selling the gold, it be paid into the Treasury, was adopted, aud the resolution passed. Adjourn? ed to Monday. A bitter contest is progressing for the offices, but it ii slow work. It is stated that Butler has submit led an amendment to the million relict'bill, authorizing district commanders to compel the rich to food the poor, by forced assessments. Tho Virginia delegation, before they left Wash? ington, yesterday, called upon the President, who said hd was aware of their presence. He really trusted ihe reconstruction Act would have the ef? fect of alleviating much of the bitterness caused by the war. He had opposed this measure, but as it had become the law of the land wilhoHt his agency, ho would faithfully execute it. --o Tho Abbeville pnperd record the death of Judge D. F. Jones, an old aud well known lawyer at thai place. Ho was elected District Judge by the Lc gislntuie, but was forced to resign that position on account of bad health. His death will be regretted by all who knew hiro^ 1 I ANOTHER TALK WITH THE PRESIDENT. The editor of the New York Citizen Bends that paper the following report of a conversation with'] the President, in which that functionary predicts a financial crash and repudiation of the national debt. The words of the President have significant meaning at this juncture: "And now, apart from the directly political,'' continued the President, "what is the main issue looming up in the immediate future? What issue is clearly foreshadowed to be the Aaron's rod which must swallow up all minor questions ? It is the great financial issue, the issue of the national debt > whether it shall be paid or repudiated? This issue has fibres extending into the pocket of every citi? zen ; for wherever a man has a dollar, or can earn a dollar, the Government, is now compelled to go for its portion of his substance, and with the vast machinery under its control the money is fetched. "And what has been the course of that Congress which has just ended, and which this blind aris? tocracy of the national debt sustained in overriding my efforts for a return to sound principles of in? ternal government? Look at the bill giving from four hundred and eighty to six hundred millions of dollars?nominally for back bounty, or as an equalization of bounties to the soldiers; but really, as all intelligent men must be aware, tobe parcell? ed out as a prey among the bounty sharks and claim agents, who arc the most recklese and clam? orous adherents of the dominant majority in Con? gress. Then look at appropriations amounting to anothcrdiundrcd millions for internal improvements, which should properly be left to the laws govern? ing private industry and the progress of our na? tional development. Look also at the increase of all salaries with a prodigal Land; this virtuous Congress first setting an example against retrench? ment by voting to themselves an increase of sala? ries. Everywhere, and in an ever-increasing ratio, the motto seems tobe: -Almays spend and never spare;' a fresh issue from the paper mill over yon? der" (slightly pointing his pencil to the Treasury Department,) "being the panacea prescribed for every evil of our present situation." Every effort to increase our annual taxation is resisted, for increased taxes might help to awaken the people from their false dream of prosperity under the sway of revolutionary and radical ideas; but no addition to the national debt can be propos? ed, no further inflation of our inflated currency, which the preponderating votes of the Western States will not be certain to favor. The war of fi? nance is the next war we havj to fight, and every blow struck, against my efforts to uphold a strict construction of the laws and the Constitution is in reality a blow in favor of repudiating the national debt. The manufacturers and men of capital in the Eastern States and the States along tbc Atlan? tic seaboard?a mere strip of fringe on the broad mantle of our country, if you will examine the map, these arc in favor of high protective, and, in fact, prohibitory tariffs, aud also favor a contraction of the currency. But against both measures the in? terests aud votes of the great producing and manu? facturing States of the West stand irrevocably ar? rayed, and a glance at the map and the census sta? tistics of the last twenty years will tell every one who is open to conviction how the war Inust end. "The history of the world gives no example of a war debt that has ever been paid; but we have au exceptional country, and present an excep? tional case. Our debt might easily be paid, pro? vided the breaks against excessive expenditures could be turned on quickly enough?but now is the appointed time, and now or never the work must bo commenced. If that debt is ever to be paid we need economy in every branch of the public ser? vice?the reduction, not an increase, of salaries to Congressmen and orhcr officials; the systematic reduction of our national debt, and not its increase by such monstrous bills as this last demagogue measure for the pretended equalization of bounties. "And whither is all this drifting? To intelli? gent men there can be but one answer; we arc drifting lo repudiation, and the moneyed aristoc? racy of the national debt?the very men whose in? terests arc most jeopardized.?arc so blind thai they arc practically helping to accelerate, not check, our course iu this downward direction^ Vt'c need the industry aud enormous possible products of the lately revolted States to help us in bearing our hea?y burden. We need confidence and calm? we need internal harmony ; and, above all, we uccd a return to the unquestioned supremacy of the civil laws and constitutional restraints, if our debt is not to be repudiated within the next half st'?re of years. "Financial prosperity was secured up to within a recent period ; lmi iilrcady the deUonto I'ubrio of public credit ?a liotisje of cards at best?begins to totter under the concussion of the various revolu? tionary ideas which have been recently exploited on the floors of Congress. Who now talks of the Constitution with respect ? Who is'nol now made a laughing stock in the papers and speeches of the violent revolutionary party, if he shall be so hardy as to claim that, being again at peace, the sway of civil over military law should be immediately re? sumed, if we desire to maintain our liberties?? 'The Constitution is played out,' we hear on every hand ; and every effort tu advocate the just ascen? dancy of the civil law only furnishes fresh food lor ridicule/ "No party as yet, ami possibly 113 party for some years, will openly hoist ihc banner of repudiation, liui a majority of those who shaped the legisla? tion of this last Congress must know, unless they deceive themselves, or are too ignorant to fippre ciate their own acts, that we are drifting iu that di? rection, and that it is by their voles that we have been swung out inlo the downward stream. Doubt ? less some of them would cither be, or affect lo feel horrified if to-day branded as rupudiationists, just as in the infancy of the free soil agitation it was considered a bitter slander if the 'Froesoilcr' should be styled an 'Abolitionist.' There are steps in everything, and the term of reproach to-day will be worn as a feather in the cap some years from now, unless the true Conservative wisdom of the country can be awakened, and rapidly, from its asphyxiating dream that our national debt is a na? tional blessing. "And look at the effect of the Reconstruct ton bill just passed over my unavailing veto ! 1 mean its peculiar effect as a step in the direction of re? pudiation, and not its general effect as a high? handed measure of Congressional usurpation, strik? ing out of existence so many States and establish? ing a military despotism over inure than one-third of our geographical Union. This hill suddenly adds four millions of ignorant and penniless ne? groes to the voting force of the country?an acces? sion of just ho much strength to the parly whose interest it is said must increasingly become lo fa? vor repudiation as a policy. To secure the public creditor our effect should be?if that were possible ?to restrict rather than lo extend the righl of suffrage; for money rapidly aggregates in a few : hands*, and whenever I he men who have an interest in seeing that our national debt is paid shall have become out of all proportion few compared with those who have nn interest, iu its repudiation, I lie voles of the many will carry it, and the debt of ^ three thousand millious will be struck out of ex istancc by ballots just as rapidly and utterly as the similar amount invested in Southern negroes lias been abolished during the recent war under showers of bullets." STATE NEWS. John Comfit and Monday Brown, freedtnen) convicted of the crime of arson, were sentenced to be hung on the first Friday in May, at the recent session of the Court in Abbeville. About six hundred and fifty cast s were returned for the Spring Term at Spartanlurg. Over one thousand cases were returned in Greenville. The Pickens Courier says that Capt. Armer, In? spector of internal Revenue for South Carolina, has captured thirty-eight stills and several barrels of liquor in that District, all of which will be con? fiscated. Wc learn by private advices that several other distilleries have been broken up, and three hundred gallons of whiskey confiscated for want of inspection mark. This is carrying on the liquor trade by the wholesale. The Courier urges the division of Pickens Dis? trict, and says that the probable Slate Convention will be an opportune moment to make the effort. The Abbeville Press records another death among the destitute frecdmen of that village, and asks if something cannot be dofle for their relief? The poor negro is taught to believe that relief is always at hand, through the Bureau, but these startling evidences show that the protecting care of that institution is sometimes withheld. Wherefore is this state of things ? MARRIED] on Thursday, the 14th inst., at the residence of the officiating minister, by Rev. Da? vid Humphreys, Mr. Elueiit F. S. Rowley, of Greenville, to Miss Axna Smith, of Anderson District. On the 20th Februarys by the samc( Mr. Benja? min Mayhix, of Newberry, to Miss Ettie M. Sau j.KH, of Hart County, Georgia. On the 23d February, by Rev. J. Soott Murray) Seargcut John Smith, of Chicago, Illinois; to Mrs. Martha J. Shanahax, of Anderson village. DIED, on 30th November, 18UG, Rouert A. Hutchinson', son of Capt. John and Eveline Hutchinson. He was deprived of nn affectionate father at an early period; his father fell in that terrific battle near Jackson, Mississippi, where one company had to confront one entire regiment of the enemy. Not one was seen to waver, lie fell nobly defending the honor of his State, (S. C.,) and the sunny South. He was the only son of a noble sire. He had a kind step-father, to whom he was devotedly attached. Mr. Morrow treated him with all the kindness of n? natural parent. Robert seemed to know no difference between him and his own father. He was a lad of high promise, for one of his tender years. Hi:s mother conversed with him relative to his probable departure. He expressed a desire to remain with his kind mother and papa, though he expressed lio fears to go to his Father in Heaven. He lingered with some consuming disease that defied all medical skill forsome weeks: the careful nursing and watchfulness of parents and friends failed to arrest the hand of the de? stroyer. Death often selects one of brightest promise for its prey. It is a great trial to a pa? rent when, "in bitterness for a firstborn," to part with one just at that period when they twine so strongly around a parent's heart; yet, when the Good Shepherd takes the lambs to himself, the pa? rent should ask fur grace and strength to say, "Thy will be done." He has gone to that kind Savior who said, "Suffer little to come unco me, ami forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God." He was born 2Sth of .May, 1801. "What is votir life, it. is even a vapor that nppearcth for a little time and vanished) away." HIHAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF IIIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, April 1st, 1SG7, at half-past seven o'clock. Urethren will take due notice auu govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M.\ T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. March G, 1807 38 4 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R.\A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING RUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Koom on MONDAY NIGHT, April 8th, 18G7, at half-past se7en o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.v&'.&.*.P.<' T. B. B?RRLSS, Secretary. March 13, 1SG7 85 4 Post Office Notice THE Office will be opened every day, except. Sunday, from 9 a. in. until 12 m. From 1 p. m. until 5 p. m., nnd from (! p. in. until 7 p. m. The Columbia mail closes every night at 9 p. m. The Greenville mail closes every day at 2 p. m. All drop letters and letters lo be mailed, left, at the l*?wi Office without stamps on them, are sent to the Dead Letter Office weeklv. E. F. WERR, P. M. Jan 17, 18G7 31 DEDICATION of BAltNETT LODGE, NO 10G, A. F. M. The brethren of Rarnett Lodge, No. 100, A. F. M., cordially extend an invitation to all Masons in good standing to unite with them in the dedica? tion of the Lodge and installation of officers, on Thursday, 25th of April next, at 10 o'clock, a. Hi. Hon. J. L. Our, Grand Master of South Carolina, is expecied to be present, ami officiate at Ihe cere? monies. Rro. W. E. Earle, of Greenville, and Uro. James A. Hoyt, of Anderson, have been so? licited lo* deliver addresses on the occasion. The public generally are invited to attend. J. BAY MS SMITH, Sec. March 20< 1807 -JO G New Advertisements. ESTATE NOTICE. ALL persons indebted lo the Estate of Solomon King, deceased, will settle the same immediately, ami all persons having claims against the same, will render them u> me. Icgal-y attested. WILLIAM V. KING, Adm'r. March 20, 1807 41) 2* THE STATU Ol?' SOUTH CAROLINA, A XI) Ell SOX DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Nelson Gnthre hau applied tor fire for Loiters nf Administration oil iho Estate of Alexander Abcrtielliy, deceased : These are therefore to cite and admonish all nnd singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to lie and appear .at my office on Wednesday, the 27th of Match next, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not lie granted. Given under my hand, and the seal of the Court of Ordinary, this 1-lth dav of .March, A. D. 1807. ROUERT j UN KIN, o.a.d. March 15, 1807 40 2 Notice to Creditors and Debtors. Those indebted io the Estates of E. W. Bren zcalc, deceased, and P. M. Gambrell, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the undersigned at Relton, on Thursday, ihe -Ith day of April, for the purpose of arranging lljcir indebtedness, and set? tling the said Estates. All havingdemands against either Estate are also notified to be present ou that day, and render in their claims, duly attested. Persons having demands against the Estates of Thomas Cox, deceased, ami W. II. Cox, deceased, are likewise requested to present their claims at the time specified. GEO. W. COX, Adm'r. March 20. 1807 40 3 H?NKIDORA CORNER i Hardware, ft general assortment, Crockery and Glassware, Wooden Ware, ib great variety, Extra Country Flour, on consignment, Buckwheat, Rye and Family Flour, Corn Meal, Bacon, &c. Cigars and Tobacco. ALSO, a choice stock op LIQUORS? C0MPBISI2TG Champagne, Port, Sherry, Madeira and Claret Wines, Porter and Ale, Uncle Bob tee Whiskey; Stonewall Jackson Whiskey,' Gray Suit Wliistt<#, B?urbon Whiskey, by the barrel, Old Rye Whiskey ditto, HUNKIDORA Whiskey ditto, Monongehala Whiskey ditto, Boyd's Whiskey, on draft, Clover Leaf Holland Gin, Old Jamaica Rum, Hcnnesey's best Cognac Brandy, Rastau's Brandy, Otard Dupuy & Co.'s Brandy, feesi Cognac Brandy on draft, &c. The undersigned invites an examination of hid stock, being determined to sell for a small profit, and wishing it distinctly understood that he is nofc offering at cost. Give him a call. J. B. McGEE, Northwest Corner Public Square. March 20, 1867 40 NEW AND CHEAP GOODS, C. A. REED & DOBBINS ARE just receiving a fresh stock of Goods, suit? ed to the season, selected with great care, and bought at the most re isonable prices. The attention of the public is invited to our se? lection of DRY GOODS, SHOES?Ladies' and Gents, HARDWARE, ? ? GROCERIES, $c. .. ? ? We are determined to offer inducements to pur? chasers, and will sell at the Lowest Prices F?r Cash ! \ Our stock of Buggy and Carriage Material is large and extensive, and the attention of deal? ers is asked to an examination of the stock. Call early and secure bargains. C. A. REED & DOBBINS, No. 1 Brick Range'. ' March 13, 18G7 89 NEW BOOK STORE ! G. W. FAINT, WITH DUFFIE & CHAPMAN, CALLS the attention of Teachers, and the pub tic generally, to the fact (hat he Jnis opened a Book Store at Anderson, and will keep constantly on hand a good selection of School Books, Sta? tionery, &o, at moderate prices. Sheet Music for Piano, Miscellaneous Books, or" anything in that line, will bo furnished on short notice, and at publishers prices'. Godey's; Leslie's acd other Magazines received monthly. My Connection With Duffie & Chapman, Book Sellers, Columbia, enables me to offer every induce? ment to purchasers. Call at the Old Post Office', sonth-east corner Masonic Hall. March b\ 1867 3? - ? Copartnership Notice. THE undersigned have this day formed a Oopart-? ncrship uudcr the name and style of J. E. Harper & Co., and will continue busiuess at the same old stand, (McCully's Corner,) recently occupied by J. E. & T. Harper. The senior partners of^his firm'offer their grate* ful acknowledgments to the community for thtf liberal patronage hitherto bestowed, and respect-' fully solicit a continuance of their favors with the new firm, where everything usually kept in ouf line of Goods will be offered at the very lowest prices FOR CASH. Call and examine for" yourself. J. E HARPER, THOMAS HARPER, E. PRESTON EARLE/ March 13, lSfiT" 39 ?Public Sale. Wf LL be sohl for Cash in Currency, at Pendle-? ton, on Thursday, -8th instant, the personal prop* erty of B. F. Slotffl, deceased, consisting of 1 Fine-Horse, I Fine Mule, Household and Kitchen Furniture, ) Currlftge, 1 Buggy, Wagons, &c, &c. B. FRANK SLOAN, Adm'rV March 13, 1807 . 39 B&T Keotret Courier will publish uwtil day of sale, and send bill to B\ F. S. Dissolution of Copartnership. THK copartnership of J. E. & T. Harper is this day dissolved by mutnal consent. All persons knowing themselves indebted to said firm will find it to 'heir interest to make sotllcWent immediately. I E'. HARPER, THOS. HARPER. March 13, 1SG# 39 4 ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the* Pen'dlcton Manu? facturing Company, and to the Estate of B. F. Sloan, Sr., must make payment at once; and all having demands against same will present them,, legally attested, to . B. FPvANK SLOAN, Adm'r. March 13, 1807' 39 ESTATE NOTICE. ANY* outstanding demands against the Estate of John George, deceased, should be rendered in properly attested to us, and persons indebted to the Fstate make payment. WJIITNER & WHIT NE It, Att'ys for Adm'r. March G, 18G7 ?8 4 NOTICE. PERSONS having claims against the Firms of E. B. Benson & Son, and T. B. Benson & Co;, wifli please present them at once, to the undcrsiimcd WHITNER & WHITNER, Afyiv March 6, 1867 38 i.