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Wednesday Morning, Augnst 21. All papers discontinued at the expiration of the time for which they have been paid. No name entered upon the boots unless- rue money accompanies the order. A cross-mark indicates that the subscrip? tion is about to expire. Bgy Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation*. We have received the second number of the "Charleston Semi-Monthly Record and Com? mercial Advertiser," issued by Denny, Cook & Pebby, 163 Meeting Street. This paper is sent free to all merchants in this and adjoining States, and furnishes a valuable medium for advertising, besides containing the latest commercial reports. REGISTRATION. The advertisement respecting the days appointed ,for registration in this District is copied from a handbill for ihe benefit of our readers. We refer to the notice for particulars, and trust that, none Trill neglect so palpable a duty. Every man should register in his own precinct, if possible. -o POLITICAL ARTICLES. Without endorsing everything- set forth in tho various political articles published upon our first page to-day, we give them an insertion that our readers may receive all the light possible upon the topics discussed. The discriminating reader will readily detect what is at variance with our views. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The kind and welcome letter of R. F. S. has been received, and we will consider the sugges? tions made. Perhaps may refer to them specially in onr next issue. The -communication of E. P. A. is also upon our (Able, but reached us too late for a careful exam ' ination this week. ?-? EXTRA TRAIN. In" order to accommodate persons wishing fo at? tend the District Meeting of the M. E. Church South, beginning at this place on the 29th inst., the Anderson train will leave Belton on the arrival of the down passenger train in the morning, and return in the afternoon in time to connect with the up train for Greenville. This arrangement will continue from Thursday to Monday inclusive, Sunday excepted. HEAVY" RAINS. We learn from our exchanges that there was a heavy fall of rain on Wednesday last, in the mid dlc section of the State, resulting in much damage to the growing crops upon 'bottom lands. The trcstling over Crane Creek, a few miles above Co? lumbia, was washed away, and the trains were im? peded for a couple of days. The damage has been repaired, we believe. We notice that there were similar occurrences on other railroads in this and neighboring States. -o ARMSTRONG, CATOR & CO. AV&mny- merchants in-this section- are leaving for "Northern markets, to purchase fall' and winter supplies, wo will remind them that the above named firm in Baltimore are prepared to offer su? perior inducements in their line. We. deem it a privilege to recommend these gentlemen to our friends in- this State, and will guarantee that any transactions/with this well-known house will prove satisfactory.' Their semi-annuai card appears in another column, and to this we direct the attention of all interested. THE COLUMBIA PECENIX. This valuable exchange has jjeen diminished in size for several w.eeks, owing to the dullness of wtsiness generally, but we are gratified to state that its wonted dimensions have been resumed, and that the proprietor promises further enlargement when the progress of events will justify. This is really one of our most important exchanges, and we are often indebted to its columns for early and reliable news. Persons wishing to subscribe for a first-class daily, always filled with interesting mat? ter, cannot find another better suited to their want? than the Phoenix. We will take pleasure in . forwarding subscriptions. -o PERSONAL. The Grand Lecturer, Maj. P>. R. Campbell, has been among the Masonic fraternity this week, dis? pensing light and instruction to the brethren. His labors are arduous and important, and we are gratified to know that his physical structure is commensurate with the work necessary to dis oharge the responsible duties of the office. May he live a thou sand years, and spend those years in labor for the uninformed. We had the pleasure of meeting with F. G. De FoKtajne, Esq., former editor of the South Caroli? nian, and now Private Secretary to the Governor, on Monday last. He was on a hurried visit to Anderson, and we were sorry that time was not allowed to have an old-fashioned chat with him. PERIODICALS. Godeys Lady's Book.?The September number of this long-established favorite has been received. The wide extended reputation of this magazine forbids any high-sounding eulogiura upon its merits. It has become a standard publication. Published by L. A. Godet, Philadelphia. We con? tinue to furnish the Inlelligcneer and Lady's Book for S5.00 per r.nnum. Demorcsl's Monthly.?-The current issue of this excellent periodical is fully equal to any of those -which have preceded it. The illustrations are varied and brilliant as ever, and there is a tone of | freshness and wiginality about the entire contents. We do not wonder ladies prize it; to them espe? cially it is full of useful, interesting reading and information, besides containing many valuable suggestions about fashion and beautiful patterns nowhere else- to be obtained. Three dollars per annum, with a premium: Address, W. Jenninos Demobest, 473 Broadway, New York, Tlie Squart and Compass.?We desire to call the attention of (he craft to a weekly Masonic and lit? erary journal, bearing this tittle, and published at Raleigh, N. C, by J. G. Hebteb & Co. It is edited by Rev. J. 1$. Bobbitt, whoso talent and capacity are admirably displayed in its management. He is supported by an able corps of writers. Terms, $2.50 per annum, with liberal inducements to olubs. ._Tdie State of North Carolina, offers for safe all the public swamp lands, consisting of about one million and a half of acres. Some of these lands have been drained, and all nre said to be suscepti? ble of drainage at moderate expense. They are particularly adapted for grazing, and are very fer? tile. The object of selling the lands is to secure the development of the State, and to sustain the common-schools. ? The Polish colony in Spoltsylvania oounty, Va., founded by the active exertions of General Tochmnn,. is represented as in a most flourishing SOnditi'on. It is composed mainly, if not entirely* of exiled Poles. EXTRAORDINARY SURGICAL OPERATION. The following notes of an interesting case"Lave been furnished, at our especial request, by the operating Surgeon, Dr. Thos. A. Evixs, of this village. We have been familiar with the sufferings of the patient from the time he was wounded. In fact, he was a member of the same company, nnd while in command during the campaign succeed? ing the Second Battle of- Manassas, we had his name thrice stricken from the rolls, in consequence of his being reported dead that often, by persons arriving from the hospitals in the rear. Mr. Scurimp is a native of Maryland, but came to this State eight or ten years ago. He joined the Palmetto Riflemen in April, 1861, and entered ser? vice at that date. His career as a soldier is re? markable, since the greater part of his service was performed under the disadvantage of this serious wound. His old comrades will rejoice to know that he has survived this painful operation, and is now in a fair way of recovery. And we arc sure that every one of thenrwill unite in the wish that his "days may be long in the lnnd of the living.'' There being no medical journal in this State, and deeming this operation sufficiently remarkable to prove interesting to the general reader also, we have obtained the "notes" appended from Dr. Evixs, and beg to return thanks thus publicly for the kindness. The reputation and skill of Dr. Evtss has long been recognized in this communi? ty, while he was favorably known throughout the army of Northern Virginia for his successful prac? tice of Surgery. Prof. F. T. Miles, of the Medi? cal College of South Carolina, Drs. A. Evixs, P. A. Wilhitk, W. H. Nariun and 0. R. Uboyles, jr., were present during this operation, and we are requested to return the thanks of the operating Surgeon to Prof. Miles for valuable assistance. The operation was performed, while the patient was under the influence of chloroform, without any difficulty, or without the slightest shock to the system: Private Geohoe L. Scuni.Mr, Co. "C." Palmetto Sharp Shooters, S. C. V., twenty-five years of age, about five feet ten inches high, spare form, good health and vigorous constitution, was wounded in the Becond battle of Manassas, Va., on the 30th of August, 1802, by an ounce ball from a spherical case. The ball perforated an oil-cloth folded around a small tent-fly, and the belt of his cartridge-box, entering about an inch to the left of the spine, and about two inches below tho last rib, and pene? trating the cavity of the abdomen. The wound was at the time pronounced mortal by the attend? ing Surgeons. He remained at the Field Infirma? ry four or five days, when he was transferred to the hospital at Warrenton, Ya., where he remained until tho 20th of October, when he obtained a fur? lough and came to his home in Anderson District, S. C. lie returned to the army about the 1st of J March, 18C3, reported for duty, nnd served to the close of the war?was present at the surrender of Gen. Lee's army at Appomattox, on the 9th day of April, 1805, at which time he returned to his home, where he has been actively engaged in farming, suffering no inconvenience from his wound up to the 28th of May, 1867, on which day he was plow? ing in the field, when he felt something drop somewhere in his abdomen. He was immediately seized with violent irritation of the bladder, and great pain and difficulty in voiding urine. He was considerably alarmed, and came the next day to consult me ; after detailing the symptoms, I told him he had some foreign body in his bladder ; he then informed me of the wound, (of which I was not previously aware;) and showed me the cicatrice where the ball entered. I then gave the opinion it was the ball in the bladder. I sounded the bladder in presence of Dr. A. Evins, and im? mediately struck the ball. On the 3rd of August, I performed the latteral operation, (usual opera? tion of Lithotomy,) and extracted an otH?ce ball, slightly flattened on one side, and covered with minute shining crystals of phosphate of lime: aboUt one-sixth of the circumference of the ball was covered with a thick depositc of the same salt. How did the ball get into the bladder? It cer? tainly was not in the bladder, that is, free in the cavity of that viscus previous to the 28th of May, when he felt it distinctly drop, and up to which time its presence in that organ was not manifested by a single one of the usual symptoms. It. could not have penetrated at the time of receiving the wound, or there would have been extravesation of urine into the cavity of the abdomen, which would have been necessarily mortal. The only rational explanation is, that the ball perforated the exter? nal coats, pushing the internal before, -without producing any solution of continuity in that coat, thus preventing any escape of urine until the outer coats united aud closed the opening. The ball was suspended in the interior of the bladder by the invaginated mucus membrane for nearly five years, until by its weight it probably produced absorption of the thin and delicate mem? brane, and wearing its way gradually through by attrition until it dropped into the bladder. The deposite on the ball shows that a portion of the ball was exposed to the urine long before it dropped into Ihc bladder: WHO CAW REGISTER ? As the time ban come for registration, wc will state distinctly who_can and who cannot register. All can register who are entitled to vote, and by the various Acts, they arc "all the male citizens of said State, twenty-one years and upward, of whatever race, color or previous condition, who have been resident in said State for one year pre? vious to the day of such election"?except, 1. Those who have been disfranchised for felony at common law. 2. Those who have been members of Congress, officers of the United States, members of the State Legislature, or executive or judicial officers of a State, and date, AFTKn noi.oi.vn such office, "en? gaged in insurrection or rebellion ngainst the United States, or piven aid and comfort to the enc mies thereof." And by executive and judicial officers of the State, are meant "all civil officers created by law for the administration of any gen? eral law of a State or for the administration of justice." Every man who has not been convicted of felony?every man who has not both held one of the specified officers and afterwards engaged in re? bellion, is entitled to register and vote. A man may have been a Major-General in the Confederate army, but if he has held none of these specified offices, he is entitled to register and vole. A man may have held all these specified offices, but if he has not engaged in tho rebellion, he is entitled to register or vote. No man is required to take the test oath either to register or votev And no man is required to take the test oath in order to be qualified to sit in the Convention. ? Some of tho orators at negro meetings in North Carolina arc making money by peddling brass jewelry after haranguing them. So says a paper of that State. ? There arc at present forty-two prisoners in the Montgomery, Ala., jail, twelve of whom arc white. ? The Cincinnati Gazette talks of Gen. Butler's ?'valuable- services." Docs it refer to one of those j eilver services he "captured" at New Orleans ? FIRST SP MAY, 1865. An art icle appeared in these columns a few weeks ago, copied from the New.York Evening Post, pur? porting to emanate from a lady correspondent in tin's State, and giving an aceount of the famous Brown's raid in this District in Ma}', 18C5. We refer to the subject now for the purpase of correct? ing several errors into which the writer has fallen, we presume, because of wrong information, irt the first place, the correspondent plainly intimates that the troops visiting Anderson C. II., comprised about one hundred men, deserters from both the Federal1 and Confederate armies. This statement is entirely erroneous. The troops under Gen. Browx embraced the division of Gen. Stoxemak, belong? ing to tho Federal army, and numbering more than 2,0OO. They entered this place about five o'clock in the afternoon of the first day of May, and re? mained until Tuesday night, when tl?s main body moved off in the direction of Atlicns, Gco., leav? ing a rear guard of fifty men until the next morn? ing. During their halt at this place, more than a hundred citizen.- were arrested and confined in the Court House, nearly all the residences were pillaged and sacked, every store and place of busi? ness was entered, and the contents destroyed or carried off. The damage to the town reached thousands of dollars, and there was no resistance to these vandal proceedings, from the simple fact that there was no organized forces at this place, except a small post guard, whose vigilance and activity was not equal to the work of resisting two thousand armed men, especially when the majority of this small command had been captured or in? tercepted on the various roads leading to Ander? son. Wc might dwell at length upon the exciting and terrible scenes enacted at that time, but deem it necessary, on this occasion, to simply refute the misstatemenls of the correspondent alluded to. In doing this, wc have no intention to diminish the laurels of any set of men, from Tcndleton, or else? where, but merely to correct an erroneous impres? sion likely to" be made by the graphic description in the Evening Post. It is proper to add, however, that the statements contained in this correspon? dent's article, so far as wc know, aro truthful" and satisfactory, when the writer alludes to the condi? tion of affairs about Tcndleton. Of course, the persons mentioned are designated by fictitious names, but the scenes related were of actual occur? rence, wc believe. For the Anderson Intelligencer. THE GREENVILLE AND COLUMBIA EAILBOAD COMPANY. The financial condition of this Company is now so embarrassed and so critical, that it behooves every stockholder and bondholder at least to in? form himself upon the subject, and lend whatever aid he may to save the charter and property of the Company from passing into other hands. The debt of the Company on the 1st January, 18C7, was as follows: J First Mortgage Bonds outstanding, S32O,00O Bonds guaranteed by the State, 024,000 $950,000 Coupons due on the above, 313,950 Secured by First Mortgage, $1,268,950 Bonds not secured, $000,000 Coupons due, 170,345 Whole amt. Bond Debt and Interest, $2,034,295 Besides this, there is a floating debt of some magnitude, from $150,000 to $200,000, ic be met by the Company. Certain Bondholders under the First Mortgage have already commenced proceedings, in Equity, to foreclose the Mortgage, which will most cer? tainly result in the sale of the property of the Company, unless their debt can be paid, or other? wise arranged. Other creditors arc threatening suits, and altogether the condition of this favorite Company is gloomy enough. The people of the State, including the generous subscription of the State, have invested one million five hundred and ten thousand and three hundred and seventy-four dollars, in the stock of this Company. The property of the Company cost, in good mon? ey, three millions two hundred and five thousand, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars. Unless something is done speedily to avert the calamity, this large property, costing this large sum of money, will be sold, and what will be the result? Under the most favorable circumstances, will it realize enough to pay the first mortgage debt? Even should the sale amount to that sum, think of the loss which will still fall upon the stockhold? ers and second-class bondholders. More than two millions of dollars will be ?wept away, and the fortunate purchasers will have properly costing over three million.'-, fur about one million. The people of Anderson District have always fostered and cherished this railroad. They own large amounts of stock, and of the second class bonds. They are likely to pay for their confidence in the enterprise by a loss of all their interests. Can nothing be done to save at least a part of this property ? Surely not, if they make no effort themselves, nor evince any iutcrest or zeal in the matter. It is true, perhaps, the rails may not be taken up, and tho Road entirely abandoned ; the tniius may still be run over the Road, aud our usual fa? cilities of trade nud travel l>c extended to us by a new company. But if iHer is so, our loss is none the less. Our capital invested in this property is gone. But suppose the futur?; owners should con? clude to abandon this line of railway or divert its course, can we prevent it ? Can wc compel them to run this road against their will ? I fear not. Suppose they take this course, then, what becomes of our prosperity ? Not only our capital in this Company is lost, but a fearful check will be given to us as a community in everything which condu? ces to our comfort and prosperity. Docs not, then, this condition of affairs call for? cibly on every one interested in this Company to use every effort and diligence to do something to? wards averting this great loss and injury? The President und Directors arc doubtless using effurts to extricate tho Company from its perils, but. your co-operation is necessary and important. A meeting of the Stockholders and Bondholders of Anderson District is cnllcd on the 31st instant, at Anderson Court House. Will there be a general attendance for consultation, or will you trust your interests to blind chance, or to the few about the village to act for you? ONE INTERESTED. - ? The Indianapolis (Ind.) Herald says : "The public debt ia going up at the rate of over twenty four million a month ! that is only two hundred and forty millions a year! Cheap enough, certain? ly, for a grand experiment of turning white men into negroes and changing the American into an African system of Government. ?? Forney's Chronicle says as to Mr. Johnson's suspension of Stanton, that the loyal nation must prepare either to drink the cup of humiliation to the dregs, or hurl this monster from his scat. ? A Fenian National Congress is tobe held in New York on the 21st instant, "to tako into con? sideration the present policy and position of the brotherhood." TRIBUTE' OF RESPECT. BcBKina Busu CiiAriEii, No. 7, R. A. M., Angast 12, 18G7. The following Prcftmblc and Resolutions were submitted at a Regular Convocation held this day, and were unanimously adopted, viz : The Comnritice appointed to prepare a suitable Preamble and Resolutions in reference'to the death of Comp. T. Bv Bubbiss, beg leave to report the following.' Whereas, it hath pleased God, in His Provi? dence and infinite mercy, to rcmoTC from this earthly tabernacle our esteemed and worthy Com? panion, Tuos. B. Bubriss, Secretary of this Chap? ter; and whereas, while recognizing the hand of God, who doeth all things to His glory, and to the advancement of His noble purposes, wc deem it proper, in respect to our deceased Companion, to give some testimonials of the esteem in which he was held by the Companions. Be it, therefore, Resolved, That this Chapter, in the death of Comp. Bcnniss, sustains a loss not easily replaced. His fidelity to the fraternity ? his exalted worth ; his fortitude and perseverance in all the duties in? cumbent upon him will always be held in sacrsd memory by those who survive him. Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathies are ten? dered to his bereaved family in this sore affliction. Resolved, Tiiat the members of this Chapter wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days in re" spect to our deceased Companion. Resolved, That a page in the Secretary's book be dedicated to his memory. Resolved, That this Preamble and Resolutions be forwarded to the Representatives of the family of the deceased, and that they be published in the Anderson Intelligencer. F. 31. MORGAN,) S. M. FANT, I Committee. #. P. NO KRIS, J -o THE REMOVAL OF SECRETARY STANTON. The removal of Stanton from the position of Secretary of War, by President Johnson, excites considerable oommcnt'. We subjoin some extracts from the remarks of the press: [From the New York Times, Republican.] While we are sorry to see Mr. Stanton out of the Cabinet, where he has long been very useful, wc hold that the Chief Executive must, in the gen? eral interest, am? for the proper administration-of the public - service, have the control of his subor? dinates. If he uses his power and place to defy or defeat the laws, Congress can impeach and re? move him, and if Congress does not choose to ex? ercise that constitutional power, then the people at the next election can punish the aViSnqcent of? ficer by decreeing his removal and putting a better man in his place. [From the New York Tribune, Radical.] Although the President's action is unjustified and likely to have evil results, yet on the whole the country may gain by it. Mr. Stanton's pres? ence in the Cabinet may have restrained the Presi? dent, but did not change the policy of his adminis? tration. It was a negative protection. At the same time Mr. Stanton shielded Mr. Johnson from a grcaS deal of indignation that justly belonged to him, and prevented his policy from fully working out its own destruction. Now we are to have the lines deeply drawn. The Senate will determine whether his suspension was legal; and in the meanwhile Mr. Stanton has put it on record that he has yielded only the superior force. He could not resist the combined anMiofify of tlie comman* der-in-chief of the army and the general of the army. When General Grant, agreed with the Presi? dent, and sent word to the Secretary that he had accepted from the President the position, Mr. Stanton had no shoiee left. Had Gen'. Grant re? fused to have anything to do with the arbitrary and possibly the illegal suspension of an officer whose only crime has been fidelity to his duly, Mr. Stanton might have taken another course. As it was, resistance would have been useless. [From the New York Herald.] Smnton has been displaced, and General Grant, in stepping into the vacancy, takes his popular in? fluence with him from Stanton, nnd his rndical faction, over to the side of the administration. This is an important point gamed. But it is only the beginning of the work required of Mr. John? son to clear the track of radical obstructions. Wc have beard enough within the last few days of the want of backbone and harmony in the Cabinet to satify us that the suspension of Stanton will only weaken the administration if not followed up by other suspensions. "In for a penny, in for a pound." From the Slate Department down to the Attorney-General, n new Cabinet is wanted to sus? tain and strengthen General Grant aud the Presi? dent in this new political departure. The Cabinet under Mr. Johnsen has bceu a patchwork Cabinet long enough, and. having broken ground for a de? cisive reconstruction, he ought to make of it a clean piece of work, beginning, if not already written, with a courteous letter, embracing many thanks, requesting Mr. Seward to retire. That old Paul Pry, Thurlow Weea1, among other things to be considered, will thus be got rid of, in a simi? lar step whereby "Hoffest Old Abe" was relieved j of the annoyance of the Blair family. Next, in regard to the five commanders of the five Southern military districts. Wc have renewed guarantees that Sheridan's head will soon be brought to tho block?a necessary proceeding, per? haps, to defeat the game of Stauten. But is not the programme of reconstruction adopted and pur? sued by the other four commanders substantially the same as that of Sheridan, and equally, or to a greater or less extent, in disregard of the Presi? dent's wishes and suggestions ? Why, then, make fish of one and flesh of another! To meet tho case fairly and fully, Mr. Johnson must have a new set of military commanders, from first to last_ [From the New York Suu, Independent.] So far as public interests are concerned, this change is of but little consequence. The duties of a Secretary of War arc not apt to be very onerous iu time of peace, nnd in any event the country will feel easy with General Grant in the position which Mr. Stanton ha? just vacated. The political phrH.sc of this sujecl, however, presents a more in? teresting picture. It is noticeable that Mr. Stan? ton refused to be driven out of his place by hints, slights or insults. He patiently awaited his first kick, and then hurriedly took his departure. His undoubted object in thus awaiting this indignity which he received was to throw the responsibility of removal entirely upon the President, and at the same time make of himself a first class martyr. If ho had resigned there might have been less chance to make political capital against the President, and likewise his chance for himself to get np the repu? tation of a martyr, for he then could not havo showed, as he now can, tho impression of the President's boot toe. There is no evidence, how? ever, that the President was in the least timorous about taking the responsibility of removal, and the probability that he put a much lower estimate upon the importance of that act than did Mr. Stanton. In considering the consequence of this removal, it is not difficult to sec, in the first place, that Stanton will at once become one of the Radi? cal idols and a conspicuous candidate for the Presi? dency. General Grant, on the contrary, is politi? cally doomed, so far as the Radical road to the White House is concerned. The fact that he has consented to take Stanton's position temporarily will at once bring him into disrepute with the ex? tremists, notwithstanding the fact thot he has only obeyed (he order of his military superior by be? coming Acting Secretary of War. [From the New York World, Democrat.] This welcome act of vigor, though tardy, wiU strengthen the confidence' of the country in Presi? dent Johnson's energy and firmness. It is a more meritorious exertion of Executive independence by the fact that it crosses the wishes, and is under? stood to have been done against the remonstrances of some nominal friends of the President. [From the National Intelligencer.] The people of the country will rejoice' Io hear that the War Department and the Administration have at last been rid of the incubus that has so long weighed them down. Notwithstanding the efforts of those in whose service he had employed to make him a hero; notwithstanding their flatter? ing enconiums of the Radical "Carnot" o: the war, who had sold himself to Radical influences, and consented to become simply a spy upon the Ad? ministration, in which, from his position, he was entitled to participate, there arc grave charges against his loyalty, and graver still against his proper administration of affairs. lie may have been a most excellent political Secretary of War, but he was certainly not a frugal one. He may have administered the affairs of the War Depart? ment in the interest of such men as Holt, Ashley, Butler, Conover & Co., but most surely he has not conducted them for the benefit of the people of the country. A NEW PARTY. There is a scheme on foot in some of (he North? ern Stales to establish a new party upon the basis of questions connected with the national finances. One plank of the platform suggested by those who arc engaged in this movement is "that the same inflation of currency under which the national debt was contracted shall be maintained until the debt shall have been paid." It is also insisted that the government debt shall be paid off in greenbacks that the entire wealth of the nation may be placed upon a common taxable footing. In order to accomplish these objects it is regarded as essential that a new part}' be formed. Whether or not this movement will amount to anything important it. is*impossible now to pre? dict, but it is certain that the pressure of taxation upon the people, and the palpable and unjust ine? qualities in the system arc attracting a very con? siderable degree of attention, and it is equally cer? tain that this interest will continue to grow. The tactics of the Radical party necessarily drives the people to the consideration of every proposed method for relieving themselves from the weight which now presses upon them and from which there appears to be no immediate prospect of re? lief, but there i3 at present a question before the American people more vital than that of the man? agement of the public debt, and that is the ques? tion of the perpetuity of the Government, which of course embraces the other. If the Government is overthrown, the debt will ef nec;ssity perish with it, and (hough the form of a government should be retained, if there is not some improvement in its administration, repudiation is inevitable, for the people will not long submit to the present rate of taxation, which paralyzes their industry and eats up the froits- of their labor. The great struggle for supremacy, now going on between the Democratic and Radical parlies, must be decided before there can be any new parties or any reorganization of old ones. If the Democracy arc defeated and Radicalism triumphs, then it will be necessary to fcrm- new combinations upon new issues, and it is more than probable that they will be formed. The only security for the national debt, and the euly hope of relief from taxation, is in ^bringing the Government hack to its norma conditiou ; in giving the South an opportunity to develop its resources; in the disbandmeut of the great portion of onr Immense and expensive army, and in every other possible way curtailing our ex? penditures. These things cannot be hoped for so long as the Radicals arc in power. [LouiicUU Courier. \ VARIOUS AND RANDOM PARAGRAPH'S. : ? When the Registrars were in a certain beat I in Alabama, the frccdnicn wanted to know the I cause of their having "to put down their names," they were informed by a rather smart individual, that it was for the purpose of ascertaining their numbers preparatorj- lo sending them to Brazil, to fight to free their brethren in bondage there. The idea took; that uitjht the}' skedaddled to thu swamps, and did not return until the Registrars had left. ? The military thus far have made slow pro? gress toward subduing the Indians. Gert'. Sher? man finds himself in a more arduous undertaking than "marching to the sea" through nu open coun? try. He no doubt wishes he had been content with hbylaurels ai>d gone on a quiet trip to Jerusalem. ? A few nights ago in Hartford, Conn., a man named Davenport, living in East Holliston, Mass., was taken from his house by some dozen men in disguise, taken to a quiet place about two miles distant, and there received a liberal supply of tar and feathers. Domestic infelicities are mixed up in the affair. ? The Mobile Tdtgraph says that the State of Alabama alone is capable of supporting fifteen millions of white people. Its iron is equal to that of Sweden ; its coal beds, in extent nnd quality, 1 surpass those of Pennsylvania; its marble rivals that of Carrare ; with proper cultivation its soil can be made lo feed and clothe an immense population. ? A rumor is current with the appearance of credibility that the body of a man found in the river at New York, a fortnight ago, with a bullet hole through his head, has proved to be that of v British dclective, who had been shot by some Fe? nians, whose movements he was investigating. ? Tho President, through General Grant, has instructed General Sickles that no order can be is? sued by (he latter conflicting with the process of Federal courts. This revokes order No. 10, inter? fering with ca^cs recently adjudicated by Judge Chaic in North Carolina. ? It is said that in Walton county, Goorgiat (here is not a single known Radical. Glorious old county, but it must be n poor district, containing little that is worth stealing. Wc advise those peo? ple if they have anything more than a hen and chickens, to keep the fact to themselves. ? The crop reports from Southern Georgia and Florida say the prospect is improving daily. Some planters report that they expect to make the lar? gest crop known for acres planted. Caterpillars have appeared in small numbers on a few planta? tions. ? Thaddens Stevens writes that ho will offer a bill at the next session providing for the confisca? tion of the estates of those rebels and slaveholders who discharge negroes for voting the Republican ticket. ? At the commencement of the session of the University of Vermont, (he degree of LL.D. was conferred on Thaddeus Stevens and the Hon. James A. Jameson, of Chicago. ? In Virginia there are ninety colored and one hundred and eighty-two white teachers engaged in teaching colored schools. ? Parlies are purchasing land near Apalachico la, Florida, for the prrrpose of going to raising oranges and lemons on a large scale. Special it?titts. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.v F.*. M/# ? REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF 1*1 RAM LODGE will he held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, Sept. 2, 1807, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice ana govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M..\ JAMES A. HOYT, Sec. Aug. 14,1867 9' 3 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R.-.A.-.M.'. A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING? BUSH CHAPTER will be held in- the- Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Sept. 9th, 1867, at half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P..' GEORGE MUNRO, Sec', pro (em, Aug. 14, 1867 9 3 PUBLIC MEETING. The Stockholders and Bondholders of the Greene vifle & Columbia Railroad Co., in Anderson Dis? trict, are respectfully requested to meet at Ander? son C. H., on Saturday the 31st instant, to consult as to their interests in the present condition of said. Company. MANY INTERESTED-. August 14.- J8G7. Sabbath School Celebration. The Concord Sabbath School respectfully invite all Sabbath Schools, and all who favor the noble cause, to participate with this school in a celebra? tion, on Saturday the 24th ihst.,.at Concord churcbr three miles North of Anderson C. II. The services of competent speaker" have been secured for the day. Aug. 14, 18G7. 9?2 Public Meeting.. The citizens of Anderson District, black and" white, are requested to assemble in mass meeting at Belton, on Friday, the 30th day of August, in? stant, to consider the propriety of Registering and voting in the approaching cleotion for the Conven? tion. Gov. James L. Orr, Hon. Win; Henry Tres cot, Col. Warren D. Wilkes, Hon. J. S. Murray,. Major John B. Moore, and Capt. James A. Hoyt have been invited, and arc expected to be present and address the meeting. E. M. BROWN, Chairman Com. Arrangements, August 12, 1867. 2fcw Advertisements. Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate cf Mary K. Mattison, dee'd, will please handJ r&em' to the undersigned, properly attested, and those fit" debted to said Estate will make payment immedi? ately, otherwise the amounts will be put into judg? ment. C. S. MATTISON. Aug. 19, 186". 10?3m. Ts"otioe. ALL persons having claims against the Estate* of K. Sullivan, deceased, will please render them in to either of the undersigned, properly Attested, and those indebted to said Estate will make pay? ment im medial civ. N. K. SULLIVAN. ) >A?,rcj ? JNO. M. PHILLIPS, / Aam rs* Aug. 10, 1867. 10?3m Fall and Winter Importations. 18 67. Ribbons, Millinery and Straw Goods. ARMSTRONG, ~C~AT0R & CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS Or Bonnet, Trimming and Velvet Ribbons Bonnot jsilli?, Satin?* an<l "Vel^retsr, IVctt.s, Crapes, Ruches, Feather*, Ornaments, STRAW BONNETS AND LADIES' HATS, TRIMMED AND rNTRIMMED, SHAKER HOODS, ?5fcov 23T AXD 239 BALTIMORE STREET BALTIMORE, MDv Offer the largest Stock to be found in this coun? try, nnd unequalled in choice variety and cheap? ness, comprising the latest Parisian novelties. Orders solicited and prompt attention given. Aug. 21, 1867. 10?2m REGISTRATION NOTICE THE Boards of Registration for Anderson Dis? trict, S. C, will meet at the following named places, on the dates herein specified: nUST REGISTRATION" TRECIXCT. John W. Clarke, W. S. Moore and James Webt?, Registers. Ccntrcville, August 15th & IGth. Townvillc, " 20th & 21flt. Brown's Muster Ground, " 22d & 23rd. Pendleton, " 26th & 27th! Craig's, ? 28th & 29th. Anderson Court House, September 2d & 3d. SECOND REGISTRATION PRECINCT. S. L. Westmoreland, Jesse Pickcrell, J. B. Rogers, Registers. Williamston, August 15th and 16tb. Helton, ? 19 and 20th. Calhoun, ? 21st and 22<L White Plains, " 23d and 24th, Brushy Creek, " 26th and 27th Greenwood, " 28th and 29th. Orrville, " 30th and 31st. THIRD BEGISTBATIO.N TBECIXCT. J. L. Crumley, W. J. Milford and John Catlett, Registers. McClinlon's, August 15th and 16th. Holland's Store, ? jyth and 20th, Dark Corner, ?? 21st and 22d ^?lord's, 44 26th and 27th. Storeville, " 28th and 29th. Craytonville, September 2nd and 3rd. Honea Path, 4th and 6th Sessions for revising the lists will be held at each of the above places. Due notice will be given by the several Boards, of the days upon which their second sessions will be held. ALFRED T. SMITH, Capt. 8th Inf. & Brevet Lt. Col. U. S. A., Commanding Post Hd's. Mil. Post of Anderson, Aug. 19, 1867,'