The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, May 22, 1867, Image 2

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imm Wi\?Ukmn< TrVednesday Morning, May 22. ' 83?" Allpnpers discontinued at the .expiration - of the time for which they have been pr-id: No name entered upon the books unless the money accompanies the order. '" v ' . JSK'A cross-inark indicates that (he subscrip? tion's, about to expire. . .? - SS?* Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. ' The renort,6Tth'j proceedings in the case of ; Mr. Davis, which is published on our first page, should have been credited to the Itichmond Times, " one of the ablest and most interesting of our "ex? changes. . . GODEY'S LilDYjS 33 ODE. The Juno number is already in she hands.of subscribers, and-contain* the usual variety of fash ? ' ? ions, stories, household receipts and miscellaneous reading. It is a favorable time to subscribe, bc - /gtnniug with the next issue of the magazine. We i. contfn?e" to' furnish-this admirable periodical to " our subscriber's at. S2.50 per annum. - -.' .-. ^ ' " " TEE .NEW yosk SUNDAY. NEWS. ? The New York Daily Jews has been, changed, to? ft large and referable wsckly,- under, the above naino.-' Ityfcolumns.give evidence Of>talcnt',~care , 7 and. enterprise" and prcseat as fine a repast of read? ing matter?literary. 'polLicalacd. miscellaneous? as-any weekly journal issled in jlie"'<*ountry. Mr. Benjamin Woon.-^the e'ditor;and ]pr<Jprietor, has had the-rare good'forfune of ? engaging-'two of -the v (greatestliviug writers of Europe to- contribute fi ~. ' his columns, as w if-bVieen from* the' followh L' paragraph extract ed^froui a lute number: We have not deemed it necessary to speak much "about the progress and popularity of the Sunday Neves. That was a matter of town talk, and our ? success wtis best exhibited in the fact that the T Sunday'News is found everywhere. - But we' can? not refrain-from sympntniziug with our slower co? ntemporaries, .who worry themselves in the effort to ? -understand why it is that the Sunday News takes as . it does, when we refcr^our readers to theannounce ? ' mintin out? columns-to-day that Charles Dickens Isamang our contributors, and that Victor Hugo - ' trill soon place himself next t o distinguished fellow . author in the same category. Charles Dickens and ? Victor. Hugo are enough for one day ! "A common sense community will not fail-to appreciate the (rue enterprise that has secured, against all competition such.men as these to add, with their brilliant in-, teile?, to the attractions of the Sunday News. for ing --. ? foe-etical. Once upon a twilight even, as .we pondered on the beauty of the heavens and the moonlit, came a rapping, get flea app ing?rappngat our outer door : quickly "tufning.'from bur yearning^"after' things of pleasant yore, and with heart m.do glad before, we espied a form" of eboa, peering through the door of oaken, bearing in his bauds a service? simple waiter, nothing more. Why dost thou dis? turb our dreaming, said we to the ebon bearing this ?eryice of the deil's preparing?why disturb oar dreams of yore? Quoth the darkened son of genius,.,''Master-sends me with these fixins an! down injsets thein aj; the door. Straight way,going to" the*;.portal of ;our,domicil most. lowly, we dis-. ? covered that the contents came from ilusBanu's plenteous" storeJ'lce cream" on the- tapis, we exclaimed-with, suddsn rapture, and seized the waiter with such vigor, as ought upset our good friend's' -viidr?had it been there?on the floor. MGet thee back, thou son of Afrie! Tx?Il fl?y mas terwe arc frantic, at the present-jnst received; " and'whene'er we iell* our realtors, of the good things in these diggins, "he'll be snre to get his . meed." -.Bearing this, the youth departed, leaving "' usquite jolly--hearted, it the prospect spread before - us; and that we ma? keep the promise, we would .auviseall Ice.Creani lovers, that thev find out where :3 JIr.~D.\m> s, near the. corner, just below us.? Tell him that this rhyming nonsense, with its jing? ling, ringing prctenccy brought you to his "Ice Cream"_.iopra. aad"tbat you - will'not depart hence, until you <4eave with Lim a few pence?tell him this,.and; nothing moro. *"*? ?. . . ' aIiteraby club. " ^ We "have been thfnking, for some time past," of ; urging upon the Citizens of this village the necessi? ty for an organization similar to ona now in . suc? cessful progress in, Greenville. It is styled the "Literary Club,", and holds monthly mce:ing6 at . the residence of some one of its members. Alter transacting the ordinary business of a I associations of this character, such as clectiug members, amend? ing by-laws-whenever . necessary to promute the objects had in view, &c, a regular monthly essay is: delivered by thenrietnber appointed for that pur? pose at-'the-precedingJneeting. 1 Upon the concltt sibn.cf this "essay; animated discussions always ensue, in which-the essayist of the evening is ex - peofed to dcfe'nd.thopropositions laid down inTiis diesis. In addition to these interesting exercises, Che Club subscribes for'm?gazines and pcriodiciils of known worth .Mid recognized ability, which are kept for the use of members exclusively. Iu this manner, by a small contribution from each mem? ber, access is given to the most exalted standard of current lit erat are, and an amount of excellent reading afforded which could noi be procured other? wise without great expense. The entire, plan is simple and practicable, and while affording oppor? tunity for the development-of the intellect and the ?elevation of thought,.its social advantages are none the less tdmirable. We venture to suggest that Anderson might be materially benefited by the on ganix-ition of a Literary Club, and ihnt abundant' material for such a society now' lies d irrnnnt in our midst. We hope the suggestion will awaken a re oposse at once from those who -wilt undertake the formation of a Litem.ry Chib.in our village. la this connection, we will state that the Club "at Greenville is contemplating.a series of .lecture.-* from distinguished gentlemen during the Summer, and ha9 invited, among others, Hons. B. F. Pekht, a. Bdbt ind.jW.. M:. T?escot,, and Itevs. Dr. DnOAOUS. J. C. Fc?ir.ix and e." T. Bcist The . lectures are to be delivered in public, and a mode ' rateadmisston fee charged. ??!-\3-P?_ Ssxatchi. Wilson" ix Moktgomert'.?The Mont? gomery Advertiser gives an-account yf Wilson's gpecoh in^that city, from which it appears that the Senator ?id not have things all his own way. In response to his challenge to any Southern man to deuj-bu'assertions, General'Jaraes H. Clauton rc Bponded in an impromptu address, marked with bis-uaoal earnestness and fen;or, and abounding in th.e'richest sallies of argument and invective, whijh. told forcibly upon" the auditory present -I^e ijjld the.colored peoplo that the Senator's peo ple^iiaihcld their race in slavery till they became unprofitable, then sold ihcm to Southerners and put themoney ia-thcir. pockets, where ilmy still held it fast and refused to pay for the.slaves whom they professedd'e^have liberated. The Senator is reported to havcyicaved" pn ti,is view of the ques? tion?said he coUW';not defend his ancestors, and did not defend hiriviblf-ton'l associations for not paying the money back^for.thc ??chattel*" they had ?tM. i THE RELEASE OF MR. DAVIS. We feel assured that jhe-readers of ibis journal will be gratified "to peruse the lengthy, account of the proceedings relative to the release from eap 'livity of the-Hon. Jeitebson Davis, which i3 given in tliis issue. Everything connected with the impri? sonment of that eminent gentleman bus heretofore awakeued an abiding interest amoug the people whom lie led through the fiery ordeal" of an un? successful, revolution. The sickening details of torture experienced during the. earlier days of his I incarceration ;' the tardy movements inaugurated j to briug_bim before a tribunal of justice; the ; frivolous by-play apparent between the executive ' and legislative departments of the government, ? each endeavoring to fasten the responsibility of his immurement upon the other; the generous, disposition of life-loug political enemies to render assistance in an effort to obtain for him a speedy trial; the courteo'us bearing of officers und sol? diers in whose charge he was . committed during the past twelve months or more?Uies3 things havo all been carefully observed by the men and women accustomed to venerate his name, and render" .homage to the intellectual capacity and *noble mien of Jefferson Davis! And now that 'they have heard with delight that the days of his captivity are over, and that prison gates no longer confine his feeble frame, there will ascend from thousands of hearts an earnest prayer of thank ? fulness for his delivorancc, and Invocations to the Supreme Ruler for blessings and prosperity in tho future. So mote it be. The imprisonment of Mr. Davis affords abun I daDt food for thought aDd.refiection. As the lead ] er of eight millions of people, the civilized world ; beheld his capture and detention with feelings of { unmiugled regret and censure. Regardless of I their prejudices for or against the effort, to secure I indepeudence, other nations than this only perceiv ! ed the tact that the imputed sins of the people were ? being pubished in the persou,of this illustrious [prisoner. And the conquered themselves felt the ! full force and virtue of this opinion. So long as ? then- chosen head vemained in durance vile, and [ while the weary days of his captivity were pro? longed for unworthy motives, they could not cast aside their predilections, and heartiy enter upon the work of restoration to the fold from whence ? they had voluntarily fled. Due what were it olh j erwise ? If the person of our distinguished rep? resentative statesman had been unmolested, and ho had been permitted to remain quietly in the land of his birth, or left to seek an exile in foreign countries, the chorda of our hearts would never have been touched with increasing affection for him who suffered the degradation of an entire peo? ple. .Neither would the generosity and magna? nimity of thousands, who were lately our enemies, have found an opportunity to beionie' manifest, as' has been iustanced throughout the dreary months and years since Jeit??sox Davis wds confined in the grim old fortress. Yes, the Southern people arc aware now- that the clamor and distrust ex? hibited towards their chieftain during the war had an origin in jealousies and prejudices, and they have become convinced that his course was .dicta? ted by an honc-il heart, a.bcit the ability and ef? forts of their leader proved unsuccessful. His name, too, will descend to posterity with a bright? er halo of renown, since the story of his capture will accompany the narrative of our brief history as a separate people. Upon thes; considerations, if no other, caa we congratulate the people that Time brings to our view the evidence that much good may proceed oat of apparent evil; and while we may have justly regarded the imprison ment of Mr. Davis as wrong and oppressive, since he was the mere instrument employed to further our wishes, his release brings the double consola? tion that not alone in the South is his name re? garded with reverential feeling, but the civilized world rejoices with us in the intelligence of his freedom! -<j>_ SOUTHERN RELIEF ASSOCIATION. This association, which has its headquarters in the city of New,vork, says the Charleston Courier, is laboring untiringly in the charitable work it has undertaken, aud through its instrumentality thou? sands of homes in the South have already been blessed. There is no diminution of interest dis? played by its charitable founders and members, and, by the Providoace of God, we dare hope that the organization will be successful this summer'in relieving much of the distress which prevails in our iinpoverisbedjand. Below is a list of clergymen in this State, to whom, as its agents, funds ;o the amount slated, hav" been sent to this date, to be used in relieving the wants of the poor. The system of distribution adopted, has been, to obtain the names of well known, clergymen in the deadline Districts, and for the Treasurer of the Association't? draw his checks on his bank in New York, for an amount designated by the disbursing committee, payable in the name of, and only to the erder of the cler? gyman, who was to distribute the fund, and these checks were sent by mail to the persons named therein. Receipts and accounts have come to hand from nea ly all of these gentlemen, and they have promptly and faithfully discharged the trust. .This statement does not include the money ex? pended in New York for the purchase and ship? ment of corn, by the committee appointed for thai purpose; that will appear in the final account to the members of the Association. Through Bishop T F Davis, Camden, South Car? olina, lOtW.tiS; Rev B B Sums, Biu-nwell C H, 200 ; .Rev. Sttlcs.31ellicha.mpe,. Oroogcburg,- 300; Rcv,E E. Bellinger, Walterboro, 100; Rev IT Cri der, 200, Rev J N Craig, 200,Lancaster;" Rev R Harper, Chcraw, 200; Rev C Hinckel, ? 133.25, Bishop PN Lynch, 2.000, RevjJ L Giratdcau, 700, Rev W. C Dana, .200,. Rev Lueius Cuthbort, 250, Rev Thomas Smyth. 700, Rc.v,C P Gadsdcn, 100, Rev T S Arthur, Greenville, 100; Rev J Cornish, Aiken, 200 ; Rev W P DuBose, Winnsboro', 100 ; Rev Dr Turner, Abbeville, 100; Rev Q A Darley, Unionviile. 100; Rev D C Kollok, Cheraw, 100; Rev J B Adgcr, -132.*., Rev YV S Plumor, 800, Rev D J Simmouds, 200, Rev J S Reynolds, 100, Rev P Shand, 100, Columbia; Hot CThomason, Cam? den, 100; Rev W Carson, Lexington, 100; Rev A K Durham, Doko, 100; Rev James Furman, Greenville, 100; Rev J O F? Dargan, Darlington, 200; Rev Paul Trnpier, Spartanburg, 150.50; Rev W G Woodfin, Pcafield, 100 ; Rev Douglas Harri? son, Liberty Hill, 50; Rev Hugh McLces, Pendle ton, ?0. [Our exchanges' ia- this State please copy this list.] -.-o?. ? Dr. J. C. Hali, of Washington City, has ad? dressed a Icttor to Governor Orr, in which he en clo-es one hundred dollars for the poor of the State. : fcuggested by the publication in the New York pa^ j pers of a letter by His 1'xoollency, accompanying ? extracts setting furlli the prevailing destitution. ? A Kentucky paper says : "We trusftho day '? may come when the intense bitterness of those sad I days may be buried in an eternal grave. For ono, we yearn for the true peaoe?that peace which only exists where liberty and law feign supreme." ? General Griffin has issued an order to keep ' lato Confederates out of the jury box in Texas, and to prevent the exclusion of black?. ' Editoriiii Pennings and Clippings. The Finality of Seoonstruotion. the annexed editorial- from the ' Springfield (Ohio) Republic, an influential and prominent newspaper, affords an insight into the determina? tion of the Radical party to adhere to the measures of reconstruction as a finality. . We commend a careful perusal of'this article, and vouch for the Radicalism of the source from whence it emanates : Senator Wilson, if his speeches in the South have been correclly reported, has intimated to his hearers that if reconstruction uuder the act of Con? gress was not accepted, confiscation might follow. Mr. Thaddens Stevens was not content with this statement of the matter, and went, so far as to write a. Icltcr, in which is expressed the belief that a "mild confiscation," in any event,'was rather a desirable proceeding. Not satisfied with the sup? plementing of the Reconstruction Act, he would like to add a postscript to the supplement, and ob? jects to the resting of the case at this point. It docs seem to ordinaty comprehension that the time for proposing new bases of settlement, new condition of restoration, and new penalties for the crime of rebellion, has pretty nearly gone by. The crime of ? Confederate treason has never been punished, it is true; and the blood of many-vic? tims cries from the ground for retaliatory justice. But it has Ion; since become apparent, and every day cor firms the assi-rance, that anything like penal, chastisement will never be bestowed upon the defeated enemies of the Union. Their myriad numbers, their social condition and political strength, their submission to the will of the victo? rious government, all lend to remission of their penalty, and oblivion, if that be possible, of their great offense. Excluded, in some degree, from con? trolling influence in the politics of their respect? ive sections and of the country, they arc neverthe? less on the virtual footing of American citizens, enjoying their former privileges and immunities; and it is hardly possible that any successful move? ment can now take place for their proscription and outlawry. The time for rigid justice, we repeat, has long sin>;c gone by. Such propositions as that of Mr. Stevens, there? fore, can serve no useful purpose at this stage of our affairs. It is better., on all accounts, that the Reconstruction Act should be recognized as a fi? nality, and that no attempt should be made at in? terfering with its peaceful enforcement, either by injunction on the one hand or revolutionary con? fiscation on the other. The South, at present, is doing well enough; and Mr. Stevens will oblige the country by letting well enough alone. Shall we leave the Land we Love. Nothing can be more saddening than the in? creasing tendency of many of the best people of the South to seek refuge in foreign lands from the military despotism established by the ruling power in this once "free country." From all the South? ern States expeditions are being organized to form colonies in Mexico, in Brazil, or in Central Ameri? ca. This tendency has been greatly increased since the passage of the act for the military gov? ernment of the Southern States. The latest move? ment we have heard of is an expedition from Lou? isiana to British Honduras. All the advantages of soil and climate offered in Brazil "and parts of Mexico arc also offered iu British Honduras, with the cidditioual advantage of a permanent and free government. We once fought the British to obtain freedom; now many of our people are trying to escape to British colonies in order to cDjoy free? dom, and to avoid a tyranny, which George III and his Ministers never dreamed of inflicting upon the American Colonies ! What a sad commentary upon the history of republicanism in this greatest and mos: favored country upon earth! Nevertheless, we arc opposed to all these schemes of self-exile. They willbe injurious to "the land we love," will not be productive of happiness to those who engage in them, and will please and strengthen our enemies. This is our country, and no other ever can be. This is home and we can never make a foreign home as happy. Hero arc our individual life-histories, our public history, the graves of our ancestral and fraternal kindred, the ashes of our heroes ar_d great men, our immortal battle-fields, all that i:i memorable and' gforioii3 in the past, ten? der and inspiring in the present, and, paradoxical as it may sound, really hopeful in the future. All this life-wealth we can never replace if we cast it away. It is also our duty to stand by our dear country in adversity as well as in prosperity," and lay down our bones in her sacred soil. The time of her cliasteuing will pass nvay, and we slitl!!. in the end, become a grainier and a happier people than if we had never been purified and ennobled by those great tribulations. Now is the time for the real nobility and grandeur of the Southern character to manifest itself. One phase of it was manifested during the war, the other phase is providentially demanded uow. Let not the faith of our Qoble dead, nor .the unborn trust of our postcrit v be in vain. The Battle of Shiloh?Why it Was Delayed. "Mack," the correspondent of the Cincinnati Ctmmcrcidl, has met in Nashville a Colonel Mor? gan, who represents himself as, during the war, a prominent officer of the Confederate secret service, nnuTfrom him he gets the following cause of General Johnston's delay in bringing on the battle of Shiloh : When General A. S. Johnston was forced to evacuate Nashville, and was about to concentrate for the battle of Shiloh, he sent Colonel Morgan to Hunlsville to watch the movements of Buell, and to let him know intime so that he "could strike Grant before B.ucll joined him. A few days before the battle of Shiloh, Morgan telegraphed to John? ston at Corinth that Buell had crossed Duck river with 33,400 men; that he had lost 400 men by sickness and exposure on the succeeding twenty miles* march, and that he would reach Pittsburgh Landing at furthest on Saturday night. He con? cluded the dispatoh by Urging Johnston to fight on ^Friday or Saturday. Johnstou replied: "Your dispatch has bucn received ; and your sug? gestion will be complied with." But what may be termed an accident prevented the carrying out of this plan, and saved Grant's army. There was a large open marsh between Corinth aud the Fed? eral position. The shortest way to the intended battle-field lay through the marsh. The engineers of the Rebel uirmy, after a careful survey, reported t.'aat the artillery could be hauled across the route; but after the first division had gone through the roads were so baldly cut up as to be impassible for the rest. Another road had to be selected, and the march of I lie entire army had to be changed. This delayed matters so much that the rebels were r ot refcdy to open the battle until Sunday morning, which, though alittle too early for our side, proved ciiitc too late for them. There have been various statemutils of the cause of Sidney Johnston's fail? ure to attack Grant before Sunday morning, but I tun convinced the one 1 have just given is correct. [ -+ ? A long time ogo, a little boy twelve years old. on hia way to Vermont. 3topped at a country tav? ern, and paid for his lodging and breakfast by t awing wood instead of asking it as a gilt. Fifty years -at er the same boy passed the nauio little- inn i 03 George PeaWly, u,J banker. 1 GOV. PEBBY'S LAST LETTES. , Governor Perry lias written a third tatter, even more emphatic and indignant than his others. We may, therefore, infer that if he can find encourage? ment he means to become the political leader of a party. That, not simply content with an expres? sion of his opinion, which was very natural in one occupying his distinguished position in the State, he intends, if possible, to give practical effect to that opinion, and induce such of his fellow-citizens as he can, to join him in the course of action which he recommends. This letter reaches us at t ie same time with the announcement that the Supreme Court has refused leave to the States of Mississippi and Georgia to file their petition for injunction. The field, therefore, is clear, and the issue a very simple one. The Reconstruction Act is to-day the law of the land, with no possible obstacle in the way of its execution. The preliminary arrangements for the registra? tion of the voters of the State have been ordered. The qualification of those voters is determined by the Act, and as soon as the registration is com? plete an election for members of the Convention will be held. All this has been donr and will be Jone without the slightest reference to our wishes or opinions, and Governor Perry and the whole State, if it agreed with him, eould not undo what has been done or prevent what wiil be done. The simple question submitted to us, now, is whether we will use such power as we have left us, and go into the Convention for the purpose of doing our best to make its action beneficial to the interest, of the State, and preventing the mischief which our absence will most assuredly provoke. Governor Perry advises the State most earnestly not to do so. 1. Because, if we do not, matters will, will) the help of the Democratic party, right themselves one of these days. With or without the Democratic party ; we have no doubt that, as has been said long ago, "Time and the hour runs through the roughest day ;" but to us the important point is "when?" Governor Perry does not pretend to assert that even this re? ad ion can come before the termination of this Con? gress, that is two years hence, and as the Conven. tion will meet some time in the coming autumn, all the evils, the confiscation of our land, the sub? jugation of our race, which the Governor predicts as the result at the Convention, will have been ac? complished. Indeed, the plain statement of this argument seems tobe, as Governor Perry told Gov. Means, "That the State was going to the devil, aud he was going with it," he is not willing that anybody should interfere with his journey, for the Governor will scarcely admit that we had reached that uncomfortable point during tho Provisional Government. 2. Because, do what we may, we will uot be ad? mitted to representation when we have done it. This is Gov. Perry's opinion, formed in his mountain solitude and under the influence of that melancholy which always infects the minds of great actors in public alfairs, when they retire from the stage. Charles V. in the Escurial, Na? poleon at Fontainblcau, Mr. Weiler the elder, when he laid down the reins of his Government, took the same gloomy view of the future, and their successors. But against even this opinion, we think practical men can safely put the opinions of leaders like Sherman, and Fessenden, and Wilsun, and Colfax, and Frelinghuysen, the open and al? most unanimous declaration of the Northern Re? publican rress, und the whole current of events since the adjournment of Congress. And when the Governor says, "The Union will not be restored until attar1 the next Presidential election?the voles of the Southern States are not wanted in that election," we would atrit if this is so.? if the Republican party is so overwhelmingly strong, where is the hope of that Democratic reac? tion, which is to be the result and the reward of our patience. 3. Because the Ccnncntion will be controlled by the vote of the freed men in- the interest of the wildest radicalism. We have as yet seen nothing to justify this pre? diction. Indeed the Governor himself says "at present out of the towns and villages, the negro cares nothing about his right of ssIL.ige ami knows nothing, unless influenced l>y bad men. lie will boi trouble himself to register or vote, 'ii:;- however, will not always be the case." Do.>s it boi occur >o I the Governor then that it would be wise lor us to I act, while it is the case?that now while according ! to his own account, the great diuss of liie colored vote of the State is willing to trust political power to the white, that we should use it, use it wisely and justly, so that as i hey do take an interest in their right of suffrage i hey may continue to ,'e?l that their confidence has uot been misplaced ? We have endeavored at various times to put this issue gravely and honestly before our people; so often, indeed, i hat "we do not think it useful to re? produce the argument. It comes too near homo to our. dearest and most sacred interests not to force itself, upon the attention of every man who feels that he has any responsibility to ids country. With judgment, perseverance and energy we be? lieve that the Convention to be held in this Stave can and will be controlled for good 9f course there will be much to discourage, some things to dishearten and even disgust us. But isolation from the active struggle will save us not one hu? miliation or misfortune. With our genuine respect for Governor Perry, with our knowledge of the couriige with which he maintains his convictions, and the influence which is justly due to his long and honorable life, we would have hailed with pe? culiar pleasure the co-operation of his ability and influence iu the effort we arc making to meet the difficulties of a painful, but an inevitable position. While we respect the honesty of his purpose and sympathize with much of the sentiment he so man? fully expresses, it is our conviction.that his advice can only end in produciug division and discord, aud aggravating evils which cannot yet be avoided. ?Charleston News. -; For the Intelligencer. Barnett Lonne, No. 106, A. F. M., April 25, A. L. 1?U7. The Lodge met according to adjournment, with all the officers present for installation. The pro eess-iou was formed with visiting brethren in front, and Ban-Mil Lodge, followed by the Graud Lodge, and was conducted by the Grnud Marshal, Bro. W. 1>. Wilhes, to- the stand, for the purpose of consecrating aud dedicating this Lodge, and in? stalling the officers thereof. The ceremonies be? ing concluded, the procession wi? nr-eonductcd to the Lodge room, whero the following resolutions were passed : Rctotpcd, That the thanks of this Lodge be ten? dered to the Grand Master aa?i officers of the j Grand Lodge for their services en the occasion. Resolved, That ihn thanks et iIiis Lodge arc also tendered to the visiting brethren from sister Lodges for their presence ; and. to llinim Lodge, No. ti8, and i'endlcion Lodge, No. 84, for the use of their jewels, collars and banners.' Resolved, That we request tho publication of the foregoing in ihc Anderson Intelligencer. Extract from the minutes. J. B. SMITH, Sec. I GEN. ELLISON CAPERS. A correspondent of the Greenville Enterprise, writing from Charleston, on the 7th inst., and whom we recognize as a distinguished-Presbyteri? an divine, has the following in relationto our late townsman, - Ellison Capers, whose friends, are numbered by the score a]l over this District; I witnessed with much pleasure the ordination to Deacons Ordcr3, of our mutual and much be? loved friend and brother in Christ, once General, now the Rev. Ellison Capers, of our town. I had hailed and welcomed him from the beginning as a co-laborer in (he Lord's Vineyard, and felt sure that he would unite with his brother ministers here to lift a crown of thorns from the brow of the Re? deemer, and to encircle it with glory; and I do not think that I am mistaken. The ordination look place in St. Luke's Church, Charleston, on May 3d, at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Gadsden is the Rector of this church and is a very devoted and beloved minister; a man above bigotry, catholic in feeling, Christian in spirit, and loving the children of God of every name and de? nomination. A company of Priests, clothed in their white vestments, associated with the Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Davis,- in the service. The services of the Episcopal Church are always i interesting and instructive, and on this occasion were particularly so. The Rev. Mr. Stephens, a brother-in -law of Rev. Mr. Capers, preached the sermon from 2d Tim. IV Chap. 2 verse?'-Preach the word, be instant in season and out of season." It was an excellent discourse. Its sentiments were eminently Scrip? tural, and it was delivered with great zeal and fer? vor. He warned the Deacons about to be ordained (although it seemed scarce necessary in the case of our brother Capers) against preaching the Church, its Liturgy, Canons, Orders, &c. Indeed, it de? nounced Ritualism in all its forms as what it really is. as Antichrist, and insisted on the pure, simple doctrine of the Cross as the Gospel?the Word of God, and it alone. It was a noble testimony for Protestantism, for as Chillingworth says, "The Bible, the Bible alone is the religion of Protestants.'' I trust its effect will be great on all who heard it Our brother Capers replied to the questions by the Bishop in that clear distinct and musical voice, which is so charming, and then read, ;n beautiful style, the portion of Scripture assigned to him. He was presented by Rev. Mr. Gadsden, and the Bish? op was so feeble that he could scarcely stand long enough to perform the service, and so blind that his hands needed to be guided by another. It was touching and affecting. Bishop Davis is one of the best men in the State. Sick and blind he yet works with untiring ener? gy, and accomplishes much in his Master's service. We will all welcome brother Capers, and bid him God's speed in his great work. May he?may his church and all its interests ever prosper. E. T. B. -<i>-? ? Gel. IL M. Ashby, who was arrested some months ago on certain charges, and thrown into prison in company with thieves and murderers, has recently been released on $10,000 bail. His friends are confident his trial will result in his tri? umphant vindication. ? The Home Journal hints at ii magnificent wed? ding soon to take place ir. New York, to which there arc twenty-five hundred invitations to the church, and a thousand less to the house. The bride elect is a belle and the groom a major-gen? eral. ? A plantation of some fiftcin hundred or two thousand acres, in Wilcox county, Alabama, which produced, before the war, from 8,000 to 10,000 bushels of corn, and from 350 to 500 bales of cot? ton, rented reccuily for one hundred and thirty dollars. ?-The Boston Post says: "Senator Wilson talks to the South like a -seboolmarm' to nn urchin. 'If you are a good boy, and mind me, you shall have a cake ; but if you are disobedient, you shall be shut up in the closet.'" ? Jwsh. Billings ssys: I never bet enny stamps on fbe ?an-who iz always tilling what he would have did if he had been tliarc. I have notised thai this kind never git thare. ? The Rev. John W, Beckwith, recently elected Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, is a native of North ..Carolina" and was born and reared in the city of Raleigh. ? The Rochester Dcmocra'. says: "Gen. Grant's nomination by the Republiccns is a settled thing." ? Henry S. Foote, in a recent speech in St. Louis styled himself ?n poot unpardoned rebel." ? The New York Herald low contains the name of James Gordon Bennett, Jr., as manager, Charleston. May 18.:?Cotton quiet: sales 20 bales?middlings 27(?\29i. Receipts 520. Ai'otstA. MTiy 18".?Market dull, and declined *c.; sales 80 bales?middlings 24(?24i. Receipts 40 bales. - ." New York, May'18.?Cotton a shade easier: sales 900 bales, at 28. Gold, 3Gf IjiiutcmaL - MARRIED, on the 14th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, on T igalo, by Rev. J. B. Hillhotrsc, Lieut. \Vm. Stekle, of Etowa, G-a., and .Miss N. R. Shelob. On the 11th inst..by Rev. J. J. Workman. Lieut. P. A. McDavid and Miss :annik M., daughther of Dr. J. M. Sullivan, all of Greenville District. Oe*the9th inst., by'thc Rev. David Humphreys. Mr. Jons McOlinton and Miss M. Richky. at the house of her brother-in-law, Mr. James Harkuess. On the 10th inst., by the same, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. James S. Beatty and Miss Ma-rv Willi ford, al'i this District. DIED, at'her residence, in this District, on the first instant, Mrs Mary A snorts on Bellotte. She died in faith, and in the communion of theChurch. concert: We arc requested to slate that tUe Pupils of the Presbyterian Su-nday School will give a Concert on Friday evening next, 24th instant, at the Presby? terian Church in this place. Exercises to begin at 8 o'clock, p. m. Price of admission 25 cents. Seal? in the gallery resorved for colored persons. ' Jt'iiy 17, 1867 4 2 Blue Ridge R. R. Company. A SPECIAL meeting of t:ic Stockholders of the Blue Ridge Railroad Corapiny in South Carolina* will be held in the city of Charleston, on Thurs? day, ciic 30th instant. DAVID B: SLOAN, Secretary aud Treasurer. May 22; 1867" 40 1 BEEF! BEEF!! WANTED. K'ood Beef Catt'e, in any number, for which the highest market price will be paid. I will purchase them either on foot, or by weight. Any one wishing to sell enn ascertain my wherea t-ouis on application lo Mr. J. B. McGee, North Corner of Brick Rango. JOSEPH ROBINSON. May 22, 1867 4? 3 FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST/ The brethren of Hennon Lodge, No. 116, A. P. M., cordially Invite Hiratn Lodge,No. 68, A.?. M., Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., and all other Lodges and Chapters convenient, to join with them in dedicating their new Hall, and celebrating the Festival of St. John the Baptist, on Monday, the 24th day of June next; All are" e?rfcestly re? quested to come, aild especially those" who' favor the cause of Masonry: Pers6ns" Kving in the vi? cinity are expected to conTe prepared'fof a' general Pic Nie. A large committee of Ladies has been appointed to superintend the table. The Grand Master, and other officers of the Grand Lodge are ' c::pected to be present, and suitable addresses'will be delivered upon the occasion. Come, brethren and friends, and let us have a feast of reason and' flow of soul. W. HAMILTON, Sec'y." May 3, 1867. 47?7 HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.v F.*. M.*. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, June 3d, 1867, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice ana govern themselves accordingly. By order of the TV.-. M.\ T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. May 8,1867 47 3 Burning Bash Chapter, No. 7, K.\A,',M,V A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter i Room on MONDAY NIGHT, June 10th, 1867, at . half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.'.E.\H.\P..? T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. May 15, 1863 48 3." New Advertisements. POCKET BOOK LOST. LOST, on Friday, 10th instant, near the residence of the subscriber, a small morocco Pocket Book, with brass clasp, containing three notes, as fol- ' luws: One on Samuel Cunningham for $100 in goid, with interest for about one rear; one on Samuel C. Humphreys for $120, with several cred? its thereon; one on George Stevenson, given to W. H. King, for about $25. The abive notes,, are , dated in 1866, to the best of my recollection. AI so, other valuable papers. The pubic is forewarn-* ed against trading for either of the above Notes, as payment has been stopped. i DAVID HUMPHREYS. May 22, 1867 49 , ' %?-\ I; Executor s Sale. on THURSDAY, the 6th day of June next, 1 will expose to sale, at the late rcaSence of Nancy Breazeale, dee'd, a part of the -petsonal property of said Estate, viz: FLOUR, BACON, *j ? LARD1, ? hogs; ? ? CATTLE, HOUSEHOLDand K1TCHEJ FURNITURE. Terms Cash. . . eenon BREA5EALE, ExW P. s.?All persons indebted to-ae above named Estate will please make payment by day of sale.? Those having demands will prcseri them properly' attested. K. B. May 22, 18G7 49 2 More New and Fresi: Goods 1 i JUST RECEIVED? Soda Crackers, , Extra Butter ditto,' Fancy " Boston' " ; ? ?? 1 Sugar " jjE . - si ^ Pickles, Candy, . Raisins, Lemons, Extra Fine Sm*kirg.Tt&acco?' Pocket and Table Sutleryv Table and Tea Spbins., 6 lbs:.Sugar for $1 ? 4 lbs. Coff*9-for-$:; We hare a cnsrpletc assortmeit of gettda in (trir^ line. Please give us a call b*fore buying. .Wo" charge nothing for showing ourgoods. ' TOWERS & BURRISS, No. 4 Granite Ron; Anderson C. H. - May 22, 1807 49; .4' KENNEDY * ?NN?Y^ DEALERS ' PROVISIONS, UQTOBS, &c??. N. W. Corner PubE.?Square,, - . i _* ",-??;' ? ; '? . . -'" KEEP constantly on hand? ; Flour,. / ? Meal and Grits, Bacon', * Mackerel,, French Btnndy', Bourbon Whiskey, Rye WfilTfceyi N- E. Rum, Wines oi all kinds, Corn Wiskey, Ale, Larer Beer and Porter, Cheese ind Crackers, . Adamaitine Candles and Tallowy - Oyster*and Sardines,- . Cigars and Tobacco,? Factory Yarn, Shoes, And marry other artides in the Grocery and' Pro? vision line. We will also keep frfsh Beef twice a week, on' Tuesday and Saturday, and will sell at low priccs. KENNCfiDY &vMc?lNNEr.. . May 22. 1867 49'_? ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Persons interested are hereby-notified that a . final settlement of the estate of-Achsah Lucius, de? ceased, will be had before t he Ordinary on Monday, the 17th day of Juno;next, and those having de- " mauds atrainst the said estate, will present them ob or by the day specifed, or their claims. will, bft barred, according to law. < J. H. TEaFOED, Admin May 8. 1867. ,47?6; Bookst Books!! AT ?REEflVILLE PRICES.. MUCH BELOW COLUMBIA! An assortment of SCHOOL-BOOKS* and at small lot of MISCELLANY, very low for cash at; CRAYTON & SONS/ May 8, 1SG<7. 47?4 BILL YANCEY. THIS thorough-bred HORSE will ? stand the pres. cnt season at Anderson C. H. Terms,.$10. for th* aeason.. Also, a oelebrated JACK is.in charge of tho un dersigned, which. I will stand at $7 per season. Season ending on the 10th day "of June. The terms above given will not be deviated tfroaL. . in any instance. W. H. CATERi. April 17, 1867 41 .