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" conscientious citizen," so much., the better ?- for you'and the State.. If. he is ignorant Bnd insolent and vicious, you must realize tibat he is-to be checked and controlled, just-'-as-ignorant ? and insolent' and vfcfous White men are controlled. Bo" not suffer yourselves to be frightened-with-the delu suion that these rights, and privileges will ? make him tlre-cbtttro^ ?" ??Ktica?a'trff con? tinent'.. Thce history, of your race since Bistory has- been written, ought to cure, that fear. Whatever capacity he. manifests to-day for the exercise oi those rights, whether "in- your interest or .against, he owes to his association * of two centuries with-you, and'that association will retain its influence if you will use it as an influ ' once, and not as a menace. What, you fiaye to fear is that the negro will mistrust . you, and that a foreign "and" hostile influ ' ence will be brought to bear against your common interest. To vote against a Con? vention is the surest way" to aggravate both of these evils. If you refuse to call a.Convention on the avowed ground that such a Convention will perfect his posses - sion of the politicali-fghts which have been (riven him, Iiis mistrust will naturally be excited, and ho will become what he is not ,.:-.vet, the ready, tool of those who want him .as a means to mjriro you. Your refusal - mil fdrnisH a ready argument to the radi? cal .agitator-, who. will appesJ to your ac >? tion as proof to the negro that you will not do him justice, and as evidence to the Republican party that the. interference of ?tie Government is still necessary. Surely you have seen enough to know that the chief difficulty in the way of the most kindly relations between you and the freedmen is the constant presence of an outside interference. Military govern? ments, froedman's bureaus, radical agita? tors, who are sent and kept here for the ayowed'purpose of protecting him against you. As long as he sees the energy of a great government employed in this way, he niiturally suspects you, and the more imposing the machinery for his protection, the'greater Iiis suspioion, and the more ex-, "aggeruted his self-importance. Surely, you have seen enough to know that just so long . as you refuse .to the freedraan those rights which, whether wisely or not, the Ameri !T^*ean people have determined to give him, just so longi will this mischievous interfer? ence withyour social arid political life con? tinue. If you wish to be left to yourselves, to your own industry and energy to restore your State, accept frankly that great revo? lution which, ? unintentionally, you have yourselves accomplished. "Let the freed? man exercise freely whatever rights the la-FS give him?give him ample field?aid and" encouragement to achieve all that he can achieve. Make him your friend, who uever can be your rival, and trust to your own manhood, ability and blood to work out.under this change a new prosperity for . you-and hira. . . Above all, do not repress the freest expression of opinion and action among ?the freedmen. Let them say what they think, and what they want, and teach them as time will aid yod to teach them, ? that what. they, want?what is- best for them and,ti!ie.Stsvte,.of which you and they are citizens,. they can obtain - through and with you, more wisely and inore thor? oughly than with the alliance of new and strange fid ends. Do not, in a panic, aban? don your duty, but form at least, if you v: can do'no more, a nucleus around which the temperate a?d virtuous and patriotic of all.colors and classes can rally to renew with a.wiser experience and a chastened judgment - the ancient arid honorable life of the.State.- Remember, thai when the (institution has- been adopted by the Con . ve.atiborit has to-be submitted to the rati acation of the people-. If, in the Conven? tion you have dbne yonr duty to the freed . men fairly, you may then successfully re? sist the foolish ambition of vain black men and the selfish designs of unprincipled white-ones against the evil which will then ha-ve taken: palpable shape; you can appeal E.ot only to your own people, but to the efficient sympathy of that great mass of your countrymen who may be willing to give-the negro political privileges?who may be willing to use him for the purpose of preserving power in the next President? ial election, but who have no more idea than you have of destroying the civilization of this country by making this a black man's government. Fellow citizens of Anderson, you are .deeply interested in this issue. You live in a section of the State from which the negro will soon disappear?a section which possesses great capabilities for rapid and . permanent improvement. If in any por? tion of tue State there is a prospect of that immigration of white labor and capi? tal which will develop the benefits of a varied and profitable industry, it is in this region, so well adapted for large manufac? tories and small farms. But until this po? litical question of our restoration to the I TTnibri jsvput beyond angry controversy, you can take no-step towards prosperity. Isfeither-men nor money wLH venture into z country'torn by intestine feuds, or con? trolled by the absolute and irresponsible power of a military commander. Remember too, as practical men, when you come to decide upon your duty, that you cannot prevent the call of this Con ; mention. Every black vote,you kno w will ; "be cast for it, and the white vote will be ; foviicted. If those who advise ajrainst a ? Convention, succeed m forming a party which has the faintest prospect of success, you' waft-only'- excite a- radicals-agitation throughout the whole State, and although in your own District, the superiority of the white vot;3 may secure you against any;local trouble, you. are doubling the dang^r^nd .difficulties of' yourfellotv-oiti- j zens o?tho-low country, and fostering an antagonism hetween<:the races for which, there Is no necessity,, and which can only create misery for both. I will make no apology for the length of this letter. - I have written for men who-are, I believe, willing to give some time and some thought to comprehend their duty, and who have the resolution, when they understand, to discharge it thoroughly Respectfully, WM. .HENRY TRESCOT, Wednesday Morning, August 7. E?tf? All papers discontinued at the expiration ofjhe time for which they have been paid. No name entered upon the books unless the money accompanies the order. -j-rgh A cross-mark indicates that the subscrip? tion is about to expire. jggy Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. . SALEDAY AND CHOPS. The attendance of citizens on Monday last was much greater than on any public occasion for the last six-months. Being a leisure time, the farmers congregated to hear the news and talk over the prospect for bountiful crops. The general report .is favorable in the extreme. The chief feature of - tho day was the sale of val? uable lands belonging to the Estate of Col. Thomas Pakks, deceased. The Homestead, containing 847 acres, brought ?12,100; Lot No. 2, of 120 acres, $140; No. 3, 222 acres, $520; No. 4, on Beaverdam, 640 acres, $3,035; No. 5, adjoining, 808 acres, $1,790; No. 6, also adjoining, 392 acres,. ?1,570. Aggregate, 2,529 acres for $19, 095. * It was a general remark among the by? standers that these figures did not indicate a fear of confiscation. .'-: POPULAR ERSOKS. . We have been greatly astonished to learn from men of "intelligence and position, that there are many persons under the impression that it is ne? cessary to take the oath known as the iron-clad, in order to register and vote. Hence, there will be hundreds who will keep away from the regis? tration boards, because of this impression. We have published the oath which will be required of voters, two or three times, and deem it necessary ' again to state that there is nothing therein con? tained to prevent the most uncompromising Con? federate soldier from assuming this obligation, provided he is not disfranchised by reason of hav? ing hejd certain disqualifying offices. Wo urge tho pfjoplo generally to examine this matter for themselves, and not be deprived of the privilege of registering simply because thoy are informed un? officially that they are not entitled. The-qnestion has also been raised whether the members.-of our State Convention will have to take the iron-clad oath, under the requirements of the new reconstruction act. Certainly not, as the law 'Al^porsons hereafter elected or appointed to off.ee in. said military districts under any so-called Suite or municipal authority or by detail or ap? pointment of the district commanders," shall take said oath. Membersof the Convention are not inclnded in any of the classes described. 60V. PEBEY STILL IN TEE FIELD. The ex-Governor seems to be irrepressible, and is not disposed to allow his light to be "hid under a bushel." . He has published the sixth letter, which appears" in tho Phoenix of last Wednesday. Wo sbairffc him the justice to publish it next week. Gov. Pebby. ought to be satisfied. If he came late into influential position and political power, he has -made np for lost time, and has done mischief j onough to occupy an ordinary man a much longer political life time. We wish to do justice to his ability^ and it deserves to be recorded that, as Pro? visional Governor, he succeeded in exciting the State to the most injudicious activity at a time when her obvious policy was to keep as quiet as possible?that, in the samo position, he was moro responsible than any other public man for the pas sago of.the "negro code," and that he is entitled, by hit recent efforts, to the distinction of having done more to divido the opinion and embarrass the action-of'the'State than any radical agitator. His last hitter has, wc.are. afraid, succeeded in produc? ing more ill-feeling between the races in this State than atjj occurrence since tho war, and in this unnecessary irritation has contrived to offend both the sonso and the sentiment of white as well as black. Sorely the Christian men of this community will not consent to vindicate their position by the as? sertion that the negro has no soul, and yet what else does the Governor mean when he quotes, with approval, and as the foundation of his argument, the declaration- of Aoaebiz, that "it is as easy for a monkey to become a negro, as for a negro to be? come a white men." Of course, we all know that the negro cannot become a white man, for "the Ethiopian cannot change his skin." But, surely the Governor cannot expect Southern men to- believe, j or profess to believe, that the negro is as little cv~1 pable of political privilege as the monkey. If he believes this himself, why does ho pride himself upon his recommendation of qualified suffrage. If there is one thing to which the Southern slavehold? er could appeal, in reply to those who attacked the institution, it was his constant effort to improve the condition of the negro, and give him all tho advantages of Christian instruction. Were we in earnest, or were we hypocrites ? Were we trying to do our duty, or to deceive our enemies? and i& seems io us, that if we thought the negro could be made a Christian, we can scarcely deny that he may m time be made a voter. We repudiate altogether this sort of argument. We regret universal suffrage; we believe that the great mass of negroes are not yet educated enough to voto judiciously, but we arerwilling to do all in our power to teach them, and to diminish, as muoh as possible, tho evil we cannot remedy. But what earthly good doos Gov. Perry expect to effect by this sort of denunciation. If ho dem? onstrates the scientific truth of his theory, will ho convert the Bepnblican parly, or will he win the confidence of the negro? If not, what else can this sort of discussion do but provoke the very an? tagonism which he deprecates ? If this is his in? tention, let him say so fairly. Wc have seen enough of the Governor to know that wo can afford to-disregard his political prophecies, but when ho undertakes political mischief, we have a wholesome dmd of-his ability. KB..TRESCOT!S LEITEB UPON RECONSTRUC? TION, AND A BEVTEW OP THE SITUATION. Tho earnest and dispassionate attention of the people of this District is invited to an-'able and forcible letter from Hon. W. H. TaEscoT, of Pen dleton, upon the subject of Reconstruction, and which will be found in our columns this--morning. It is unnecessary that .we should attempt to reiterate the arguments given ia this admirable address to his former constituents. The distinguished writer lias presented them so concisely and plainly as to leave no room for improvement, and we are hear? tily content to urge upon the people a thoughtful and' calm perusal of the arguments presented for their consideration. It is for them to decide what course they will pursue, but we trust that every one will -appreciate the solicitude of their former representative in this momentous crisis. He has discharged the duties imposed upon him with fidel? ity and zeal, and now that circumstances, beyond the control of either himself or the people, have ?severed this relation, he has done well in endeavor-1 ing to afford light to the masses of the people, many of whom are perplexed and in donbt as to their action at this time.' We trust that every voter in Anderson District will give Mr. Tbescot's views an earnest and patient consideration. Shar? ing the solicitude, however, of our late Representa? tive, we would be derelict to duty in failing to present some thoughts, in this connection, upon the vital subject now before tho people. This wo shall endeavor to do in the briefest possible man? ner, and as we desire to utter a few plain words, to the people, let them lay aside prejudice, passion and preconceived opinions, and read and study them in the light of reason, common sense and stern facts. In the first place, it becomes us to recognize the fact that we are in the midst of a revolution, and that the whole social fabric is threatened with de? struction. Having been defeated in a contest for freedom and independence, on attempting to return to the government from which we had separated, we find that government in tho hands of a party which disregards the Constitution and the rights of the States or people. This party has denied ad? mission to our representatives in Congress,. set aside our State governments, and placed us, for the time being, under military rule. In addition to this, it has proposed a plan of reconstruction to the Southern States. The question as to whether South Carolina shall accept this plan, we regard as a foregone conclusion. As that plan is framed, it carries within itself the power to force its accept? ance, or, at all events, its execution. If we had the numerical power, at present, to vote down this plan, and reject it, the effect of such a course would only be to postpone it for a time, and not to pre? vent its execution. The idea that by its rejection, we shall be able to escape from the wrongs this plan inflicts, and live under a military government until a reaction takes place and the Radical party shall be overthrown, we regard as the absurdity of absurdities. That party docs not intend that we shall live undor a military government, and it has also determined upon the reconstruction of these States. If the plan now offered should be rejected, we do not believe that confiscation will be resorted to, and have heretofore expressed that opinion. But an additional clause will be enacted, disfran? chising a sufficient number to insure its execution, and this will effect the object that party has in view. This will not be necessary, however, for the negro vote will undoubtedly be thrown almost unanimously, in favor of the Convention, and there is hardly the possibility of a doubt but that it will be held. Reconstruction, then, being inevitable, it is useless, and worse than useless, to discuss now the justice or injustice, the constitutionality or unconstitutionality of tho proposed plan. Practically these questions belong to the past, and if we ever obtain redress for tho wrongs inflicted by this plan, it must be in the future, not in the present. What, then, is the question before the peoplo to? day ? Not the acceptance or rejection of the pro? posed plan, but by whom shall the action of the Convention be directed and controlled ? Shall it be by men who are conservative in sentiment, and whose interests arc identified with those of the State, or shall it be by ^ricn who ore radical in their viows, have no fixed residence, and are mere adventurers in the politioal world, pandering to I all that is low, vicious and agrarian ? Shall it be by men of intelligence and ability who will honest? ly carry out the reconstruction bills, but at the same time do all they can to preserve what moiety of liberty may still be left, or shall it ho by un principled and ambitious men seeking to oppress and enslave the people still farther, and ever ready to sacrifioe the general good, provided they can raise themselves to power, or secure a firmer hold upon it ? On this question there should be no di? vision among men who are true to the South and faithful to Constitutional liberty. But alas ! they I aro not united. While the adversary is organizing, and bringing to bear every possible energy to con? trol the negro vote, and thus attain their ends, we are quarreling and fighting among ourselves, in? dulging in true but vain complaints, or writing el? oquent but ridiculous appeals to stand up for hon? or and chivalry. While we are slumbering, the enemy is at work. While we are hesitating about accepting thiB plan of reconstruction, the enemy is arranging to secure the fruits of victory, knowing that reconstruction is inevitable. Whilo we are complaining and weeping over lost rights and pri? vileges, the enemy is prepariug to take from us all that has been left from the common wreck and ruin. Lay aside, then, all differences, and together pre? sent an unbroken frcnt, contending for the control of the few remaining rightB and the destiny of our own loved State. Let us accept the irresistible logic of facts, and enter the fight together upon issues which may still bo made with some hope of success. Having thus given a brief resume of tho situa? tion, we ask tho reader to ponder well the condi? tion of our country before embracing extreme views, or joining hands with any inou who is wil? ling to supinely surrender, without a struggle, and cro the conflict, begins. Such men do not bring order out of chaos, pluck viotory from defeat, or achieve lasting good for their race and country. They are tho men whose discretion far outweighed their faith and perseverance, and are not desorving of confidence und support. In conclusion, we ap? pend a paragraph from an able cotemporary in an adjoining Stato, und commend this utterance of a bold and zealous writer to the careful considera? tion of every man in tho District: Were our people to vote down the Convention at tho forthcoming election, another election would soon be ordered, with further disfranchisemcnts; and by it the South would become just what the Radical Congress proposes it shall be. We take this as a foregone conclusion, and it is time that the white race of the South should understand and preparo for it. Life, liberty, property?tho future credit and honor of tho State?will all become in? volved in the new state of things the Radical pro? gramme will most surely bring about. Into irre? sponsible hands the several Stato Governments will most surely fall, If the several conventions that will assemble despito all opposition to them, do not embrace a sufBoient number of delegates to ' save them from so sad a calamity. It is not so much the .Congressional, reconstruction enactments, oppressive as they are, that we fear, as the condi? tion of the several Southern States, when then* governments Bhall- fall into the keeping of while radicals, irresponsible and deluded frcedmen. In. the latter event, what.. interest of the State will be protected; what interest involving property will be secure ? A landless, homeless, and in the main, a destitute, ignorant race, legislating for the State, led by Northern adventurers and designing South? ern demagogues, and what can be expected, other than confiscation, repudiation, anarchy ? Our peo? ple ,should wake up to the "situation" in which they now are, and-will he placed. Every ' effort in their power should bft directed to the only possible good they-can effect?that is, the election of proper delegates to the Convention?men who will not gb beyond what Congress has required, to the utter ruin of the State, and the further degradation of our people. Wo call upon our people to see to this ; to devote their every energy to its consum? mation ; to keep united upon this policy; and, as one man, labor diligently for its accomplishment. Let them look to the stern realities of the present, and not to what was, or to what ought to be! Let them save the State, if possible, by one united struggle, else all is lost! .-4? WHAT WE MUST DO?A SUGGESTION. Under this heading, the Columbia Phoenix re? views the proceedings of the late "Union Republi? can Convention," and while deprecating the ne? cessity for parties in the State, admits that this recent movement teaches an impressive lesson, which is simply this?we must act, or let all onr rights and liberties go by default. Therefore, the Phoenix suggests that *'conservative leading men of South Carolina?men who know her present needs?men who are identified with her dearest interests?men whose ancestral homesteads cause them to cleave to the soil?call a State Convention of the true representatives of the people of South Carolina, both white and colored, that the inter? ests of the State may not be sacrificed to apathy and indifference. Let the delegates to this Con? vention be elected by the people, black and white, in every District and Parish in the State, and in this way we will have a convention of the people. As to names, it matters little; all good men will unite in this movement to set the State right before the country in her efforts for reconstruction and restoration." We heartily approve the suggestion of our co temporary, for tho reasons already assigned, and for the additional reason that there is only one way to meet the issue before the people, namely, by united organization. All means are unavailing while the people arc divided in sentiment, and torn by cliques and factions. The lamentable con? dition of affairs admonishes every man that it is nceessary to be alive to the true interests of the State, and not allow passive, inactive conduct on our part to bring about the destruction predicted already. Should the worst ensue, it will be chargeable in the main to the supine indifference and neglect of the masses themselves. -o The Latk Radical Convention.?A correspon? dent of the New York Times, writing to that paper concerning the late Union Republican Convention, says : After a tn.. days sitting, the Union Republi? can Convention has to-night completed its work. It has embodied its principles in a platform; it has organized its committees, and the party may now be said to be on its legs before the State and the country. The members arc almost unanimously well satisfied with their work, and they express the utmost confidence in their ability, on the basis here laid down, to carry the State of South Caro? lina. But whether they have planted things like to the last I know not; whether what they have raised is destined to prove really a platform, or only a scaffolding for a platform, or mere waste lumber, remains to be seen. It is clean and clear and out and out radical. But it is quite certain that outside of those who have taken part in this movement is a largo body of Republicans, inclu? ding many of the most respectable aud intelligent and influential men of tho party, who have not united with those who have come to Columbia, but have stood aloof to await the upshot of the thing. It may be that they will now take the opportunity to form a distinct organization, in which case the Columbia Convention will have played into their hands by the adoption of a platform that is censo? rious in its character, that contemplates indirect confiscation, and that is likely to divide the State sharply on tho line of race. It may bo, on the other hand?and it is so claimed by the radical leaders here?that the Columbia organization will show such strength as to draw all these moderate Republicans to it. Quicn sabe. Things are alto? gether too chaotic yet to tell. -o? Gen. Sickles.?A correspondent of the Charles? ton Courier, writing from Rock Hill, York District, on the 24th ult., thus alludes to the commanding General: Gen. Sickles is quite popular in this section of tho State, and it is suggested that he bo electod our Senator. The people view him as a brave soldier who fought well during the war and has acted I magnanimously since he has been director of the affairs of State. His sympathy for the poor and destitute?his action in relation to the collection of debts?protecting the debtor who was crushed down and ruined, and whoso estate would have been sacrificed under the common law of the Stale ?have gained him many warm admirers and friends. Placing him in this position would go very far in reconstructing tho State, and gaining us a representation in Congress. His antecedents are such that his credentials would bo received, and his admission could scarcely be denied without doing great violence to all the,principles of tho Government. The frcedmen are taking but little interest in political matters. -?*>-: Arrest fob Distilliso.?Captain Frank Ar? nim was recently arrested in Hamburg, S. C, and brought before James Birnie, Esq., United States Commissioner at this place, on a charge of violation of tho Internal Revenue Laws in distill? ing spirituous liquors without a license at a vine? gar distillery near Hamburg. Aftor a preliminary examination beforo the Commissioner, an order was issued requiring the defendant (Arnim) to givo bond, with good sureties, for his appearance at tho next term of tho United States District Court, to be held in Greenville. He was unable to do so, and was committed to jail to await hi? trial. Messrs. Crump and Davidson of (he houso of Crump, Davidson & Co., of Augusta, Ga., wcro also arrested on tho same warrant, and carried beforo the Commissioner at Augu9ta, when they gave bond for their appcaranco at the same term of the Court.?Greenville Mounlair.-rr. -O ? Gen. Sickles has dismissed Magistrate Zoaly, of Columbia, from office, for releasing, on insufli cicnt bail, without duo regard for the pablio peace or tho gravity of tho offence committed, Radcliffe and Daly, who were arrested there, charged- with assaulting and beating J. Q. Thompson, a North? ern correspondent, and W. J. Armstrong, of Wash? ington. DEATH OT HON. EDWARD O. PALMEE. Tho Winnsboro'- News publishes tho following notice of tho death of tho Hon. E. G. Palmer, which took place on Saturday, 27th ult. In the report, at his death, expressed by our contempora? ry, we sincerely agree: Fairficld District has lost one of her most wor? thy citizens in tho death of Hon. E. G. Palmer. The whole State will sympathize with her in this loss. Colonel Palmer died at his residence near Ridgewoy on Saturday at 81 o'clock, A. M. Mr. Pilmer was born in St. Stephen's Parish in August, 1800. He was the son of Mr. Thomas Palmer, and descended from the Huguenots. At an early age he graduated in tho South Carolina College, in the class of 18?, and studied law for two years under Colonel Gregg, of Columbia, was admitted to the Bar, but npver practiced, as he possessed an ample fortune. In December, 1822, he married Miss Davis, a daughter of Dr. James Davis, of Columbia. Short? ly after his marriage, Col. Palmer moved to this District, which he in part represented in the Nulli? fication Convention in 1832. This was the begin? ning of his career in public life. His life since then has been so identified with the interests of his adopted District and his State, that it is not necessary to go into the details of it here. He was the first President of the Choirlotto and Soutli Carolina Railroad Company, which - position he filled for about nine years with a, fidelity and en? ergy much to the success and prosperity of the road. And it was only at his own request that he was relieved from that responsible post. Having an ample fortune before it was destroy? ed in the common ruin tiiat befell our District by Sherman's raid, it was in the more private walks of life that the character of Colonel Palmer was developed. He dispensed charity without stint To him more than any one else is awarded the chief credit for building up the Episcopal church in this place, as well as the one at Ridgeway, (of which he was a member.) His sufferings were not protracted, as he, though complaining for several days, was confined to bed but two days. To the family of the deceased we know we can safely extend the united sympathies of all our cit? izens. The Columbia Phoenix gives the following ac? count of a tribute to the memory of the deceased : The engine "E. G. Palmer," which conveyed the passenger train, yesterday afternoon, up to Char? lotte, was beautifully and appropriately decorated in mourning habiliments, the "tender" and every available space being draped in blaok and orna? mented with white rosettes. This suggestion was from the master machinist, and whenever the "E. G. Palmer" slopped at the stations on the route, the people could appreciate the high re? spect and esteem in which the first President is held by all the officers and employees of the Char lolte Railroad Company. -o Vmoinia Republican Convention.?Delegates from every portion of the State met in Richmond on Thursday lost, and if we may judge from the tenor of dispatches there has never been such ? crowd gathered in that city. Prominent Virginians arc connected with the movement. The platform adopted by the Convention helu in April last was re-aifiraied. At a meeting of ex-Federal officers held the evening previous, resolutions were adopted advising co-operation with all who wish for the restoration of peaoo to the country. The follow? ing resolution was adopted at Ibis meeting : Resolved, That in the spirit and chivalry of true soldiers, who have toiled, suffered, fought and bled to uphold the emblematic colors of our cause and country, we aro disposed to forgive and forget the past, with its errors, grievances and calamities; to entertain malice towards none, and extend charity to all who will now and for the future come for? ward with the open right hand of patriotic fellow? ship, resolved to make the nation once again hap? py ; and wo cordially offer the olive branch, because we feel in our 6oldicr hearts secure of the approba? tion of tho no less gallant than generous American people. -o-: Mass Meeting in Charleston.?A large Re? publican mass meeting wa3 held in the city of Charleston on Wednesday night, 31st ult. A. G. Mackey, Collector of Customs was elected Presi? dent. Among the Vice-Presidents were F. A. Saw? yer, Collector of Internal Revenue, District-Attor? ney Corbin, and several colored citizens. A motion to add the name of United States Marshal Epping to the list of Vice-Presidents, was voted down by an overwhelming majority. After several speeches, resolutions were unanimously adopted, expressing tlioir unalterable purpose to curry out in good faith and without reservation tho Con? gressional measures looking to restoration,and en? dorsing tho platform of the recent Republican Con? vention in Columbia, and declaring the mainte? nance of that platform without qualification the only evidence in any candidate for public favor of devotion to the groat party, through whoso exertions alone the South can look for restoration. Governor Perry.?What an amazing quantity of ink this gentleman is wasting. Another letter from him appears in the Phcenix. He is still af? flicted with "negro ou the brain," and if something is not done to allay his excitement, the result may be disastrous in the extreme. He seems to be somewhat wearied of dealing with our newly en? franchised citizens in apolitical Bense of view, and has devoted a little of his attention to the anato? mical points involved. Wo doubt not his sincerity and honesty of inten? tion, and wc are well acquainted with his integrity and character, but wc believe his doctrines fraught with danger to the State, and calculated to add to our present distress.?Sumter News. ? Ex-Governor McRac, of Mississippi, and Gen. T. C. Hindman, both writo letters denying that they have turned Republican, as has been stated. The former says ho never shall affiliato with that party, and has no respect for it. The lattor says it is tho solemn duty of every Southern man to re? gister so that ho may resist Radicalism at every step. ^ New Advertisements. PIANO TUNING. MR. JOSEPH FREY, of Charleston, will be hero by tho 10th inst., to Tune and Repair Pianos. Orders left with Miy. Borstel will bo promptly at? tended to. August 7, 1867 8 1 - Come One! Come All!! A MASS MEETING of the white and colored cit? izens of Anderson and Pickens Districts will be hclii. at Greenwood, (near McCain's & Smith's store,) on THURSDAY, the 15th August next, for the purpose of taking counsel as to our mutual duties and responsibilities under the late Recon? struction Acts of Congress. Suitable speakers hava been invited to address the meting. All are invited to come, without distinction of race or color. T. H. RUSSELL, Chairman Commiltco of Arrangements. August 7, 1867 7 COMMISSIONER'S SALE. In Equity?Anderson, Julius R. Earle, ") vs. . I Bill for Partition of Elias J. Earle, > Lands, $c, James W. Earle, F. W. Earle, et. al. j BY virtue of a Decretal Order from the Court of Equity to me directed, I will sell- to the highest bidder at public outcry, on Saleday in September next, at Anderson Court House, the several par? cels of Land described in the pleadings as the property of Claudius E. Earle, deceased, to:wit: TRACT NO. 1, Situate in Anderson District, on Lucas' creek, wa? ters of Big Gencrostce creek, containing 410 acres, More or leBs, adjoining lands Of Charles Haynie, Elias J. Earle, A. M. Holland and others. LOT NO. Sf, Situated in the village of Anderson, on the Main street, running South, and being immediately be? tween the lots on which Dr. 0. R. Broyle3 and Daniel Brown respectively reside, containing Two Acres. Terms of Sale: On a credit of one, two and three years, witfi interest payable annually, purchaser to give bond, with at least two approved sureties, and a mortgage of the premises to secure the purchase money, ex? cept the costs, which must be paid in cash. W. W, HUMPHREYS, c.ijud. Commissioner's Office, \ Anderson, August 7, 1867. / 8?4 STATE OF SOUTH CaROKlNA. In Equity?Anderson. Joseph B. McGee, V Jji- [ James McBnde, and wife j Bill for Partitxon Re Elizabeth, ] al:Estate. R. M. Brown, and wife [? Sarah, et. al. J BY virtue of a Decretal Order from the Court of Equity to me directed, I will sell to the highest bidder, at public outcry,.at Auderson Court House, on Sakday in September next, the several Tracts of Land described in the pleadings as the property of Willis McGce, deceased, to wit: the homestead, Situate in Anderson District, on the Savannah River, containing 500 ACRES, More or less, adjoining lands of James W. Gray, James Watt, John Simpson, et. al. the BBOWrV tract, Situate in Anderson District, and containing 70 ACRES, More or less, adjoining landB of Jacob Mouchai, Gco. Stephcnson, and others. TEEMS OT SALE: On a credit of one and two years, with interest from day of sale, purchasers to give bond, with at least two good sureties, with mortgage, to secure the paymcut of the purchase money?except the costs, which must be paid in cash. W. W. HUMPHREYS, c.e.a.u. Commissioner's Office, | Anderson, Aug. 7, 1867. j . 8?4 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. IN EQ Ul T Y?ANDERSON. Mrs. Nelly H. Brcazeale > vs. j. Bill for Partition, Matthew Brzazcale, Adm'r,} Henry N. Breazealc, S. H. ) Lands, $c. Brcazeale, et al. y BY virtue of n decretal order from the court of Equity to me directed, I will offer for sale, on sa!e day in September next, the several TRACTS OF LAND, described in the proceedings of this case, as the Real Estate of Williamson Breazeale, deceased, to wit: THE HOME PLACE, OB LOT NO. 1, containing two hundred and thirty-seven acres-, mote or less, adjoining lands of D. K. Brcazeale and Grimn Breazeale. THE GAMBRELL TRACT, or lot No. 3, containing one hundred and two acres, more or less, adjoiuing lunds of John C. Griffin, Griffin Brea? zeale, and others. TERMS OF SALE: Cn a credit of one and two and three yoars, with interest from day of sale ; purchasers to give bond, with at least two good sureties, and a mortgage of the premises, to secure the purchase monoy?pay? ment to be made in three equal annual instalments, with interest on the whole amount unpaid, except the costs of these proceedings, which must be paid in cash. W. W. HUMPHREYS, c.e.a.d. Commissioner's office, \ Anderson, August 6, 1867. j Aug. 7, 1867. 8?4 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. In Equity?Anderson. Susan H. Feathcrston, ") vs. f Bill for Partition Real Cary Featherston, > Estate. L. P. Featherston, J BY virtue of a Decretal Order from the Court of Equity to me directed, I will expose to sale, at pub? lic outcry, on 9aleday in September next, that par? cel of Land described in the proceedings of this caso as the property of Lewis P. Featherston, de? ceased, to wit: One Tract of Land, Situate in Anderson District, on the waters of Bar? kers creek, containing 684 ACRES, Moro or leas, adjoining lands of W. W. Green, John M. Mattison and others, known as Crayton ville. Terms of S?le: On a credit of one and two years, with interest from day of sale?the purchaser to give bond with at least two good sureties for the purchase money, except costs of proceedings, which must bo paid in cash. W. W. HUMPHREYS, c.e.a.o. Commissioner's Office, ) Anderson, Aug. 7,1867. J 8?4 NOTICE. THERE will be sold on TUESDAY, the 20th inst, at the hour of 12 o'clock, at the late residence of John Ashley, deceased, the following property: Two splendid Mules, largo, fat and well broke, and gentle, A good two-horse Wagon (new) and harness, An excellent Buggy and Harness, all complete Two good Rifle Guns, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Farming Tools, &c Terms made known on day of sale , ,0,, JOSEPH- COX, Adm'r. August 7, 1867 8