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$&wit& WntMkmn Wednesday Morning, Sept ^4 ggy All papers discontinued at the expiration <rf the time for which they have been paid. ? jggf '.No name entered upon the books unless the money accompanies the order. A cross-mark indicates that tho subscrip . tion is about to expire. Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation.' _" . :^ ? THE CROPS IU THIS DISTRICT. A gentleman who has traveled extensively during the summer thtocrgh this State, informs us that the . crops in this Disfriot are fax ahead of any other section he has viaited. He has traveled much by - -private conveyance, and had an opportunity to .. forma correct opinion. He has also met other ? gentlemen who passed through Anderson from . - Georgiafand Alabama, and they concur with him so far as their observation has extended. HAVE YOU REGISTERED1 - . "We desire to put this question to eTery voter in this village. The Board has been in session here - for two days, and an opportunity is offered again ] to-day. Will yon neglect eo palpable a duty ? Regardless of Sta.te and Federal eleotions, it may tie of the last importance to havo a voice in the municipal government. . Unless registered, your influence in,the administration of town affairs is ? forever lost. Register then, and see that your !? neighbor does, if qualified. -i-o-: SUE TOST FEMALE COLLEGE. *"v The advertisement of this popular institution ap ? pears in another column. Its success heretofore '! indicates that the plan of education pursued is ?worthy of commendation, and we are confident - that tho untiring energy and ability of the Presi ->dent, Rev. J I. BojrxEB, together with a compe? tent Faculty, will direct its future to more impor *" iant results. Those having "daughters to educate - cannot disburse their means more profitably than by extending patronage to this excellent inatiiu . - tion of learning. TO THE PUBLIC. The individual who has made himsolf notorious By organizing Union Leagu63 and making inflam * aatory speeches in the lower part of this District, and whose name is Hiotte, is neither the editor of i this paper nor has the remotest connection with * him. Unfounded rumors have ascribed to us a po? sition that ire utterly repudiate, and it may be * well enough J o add that the past should be a guar ~ anteo to every man as to our future conduct.? ~ "Whenever we desire to advance political opinions, * these columns are used for that purpose, and our - ideas are generally expressed so that "ho who runs joay read." RAILROAD MEETING. A respectable number of the stockholders and " bondholders of the Greenville and Columbia Kail toad Company assembled in the Court House on Saturday last, at 11 o'clock, a. m., for the pupose ' of consulting as to thoir interests in the present condition of the Company's financial affairs. After a consultation among the gentlemen present, reso? lutions were adopted looking to future arrange ments, and a committee appointed to further the ' object "of these resolutions. Messrs. J. W. Harri sos; J. "W.<Tof.ris, jr., and B. F. Whitner con? stitute the said committee. Tho meetiug was pro aided over by the Hon. J. S. Mitrbat. ? j -o REGISTRATION RETURNS. * ' The following embraces the" returns of registra tion-in this District, ao far as wo have been able to .ascertain : whites. blacks. ' Centreville, 45 21 Townville, 39- 24 .Rrown'sVM. G., 53 33 JPendleton, 120 . 157 j eraig's,. 30 21 ' HcClfnton's, 37 47 -Holland's, 53 59 -lark Corner, 105 81 ?*M?iford'9r 69 69 Btoreville, 44 27 Total, 505^ 639 ' Majority for whites, 50. - No returns have been received from the Board on the Eastern aide of the District. The registration at (his place on Monday last re? sulted a&follows: Whites, 144; blacks, 152. The Board continues in session until this afternoon. -^ THE U. L. A. SIGNS. Last week we published the ritual of the Union - League, as cophd from the Asheville tfetcs. That paper now declares that the signs given therein were not oorreot, and since there has been much cariosity awakened by the former publication, wc ' havo conoluded to append the following explana? tion of the signs, which the News has been induced 4b believe is correct. We have no reason to doubt " l?w general authenticity of the published ritual, and are disposed to give credence to the same. But it isomatter of speculation, and every outsider ? _ can best judge for himself. These arc the sigus : With tho right arm extended and the foro finger bent, as in tho act of firing a Pistol, pronounce the word "Libertydropping the arm half way to the -" side, give the word "Lincoln;" drop tho arm to the side, and pronounce "Law;" placing the right hand over the heart, give the word "Loyal;" and ? snapping the fingers and thumb of the left hand, pronounce tho word "Leaguer." The sign of re? cognition is made by passing the fore and middle finger of the left hand over the left eyebrow, as in the act of stroking tho brow outward. The an .Swer?stroking the beard or chin with the right hand. COMPLIMENTARY RES0LUTI0K8. We have been furnished the annexed resolutions By the Secretary of the District Meeting, M. E. Church, for publication : Resolved, That this District Meeting duly ap? preciates the visit of Rev. Wkilcford Smith, D. D., and Prof. James H. Carlisle, of WofforJ College,' regarding their participation in our deliberations and other services rendered by them as exceedingly gratifying and worthy of the highest esteem. Resolved, That we hereby tender the thanks of this body to the citizens of Anderson for the kind and liberal hospitality extended to its members during the present session ; and also our express appreciation of the attention, interest and decorum of all the ladies and gentlemen who have honored our deliberations with their presence. Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting are hereby tendered to our Baptist and Presbyterian brethren for the Christian courtesy and liberality manifested in opening their churches for our uso and accommodations. Resolved, That wo also appreciate favors shown the delegates by the G. & C. R. R. Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to havo the foregoing resolutions published iu the papers 0/ this town. THE SEJIOVAL OF GEN". SICKLES. The removal of Gen. Sickles from (ho command ! of District No. 2 is an event of serious conse? quence. If the removal has been made in execu? tion of a general policy on the part of the Presi? dent, by which he intends to enforce his construc? tion of the Reconstruction Acts, we have no com? ments to make,' for the simplo reason that we have no means of knowing to what extent that interpre? tation goes, nor what is more important, whether the President is strong enough to maintain such a position, and to renew hi3 contest with the re? publican Tarty with more success than has hither? to rewarded his efforts. We should content our Belves with saying that, as a general rule, the ad? ministration of Gen. Sickles ha3 been satisfacto? ry to the people of this State?that he has exer? cised his power to promote what he conscientious? ly believed the best interests of the State, and that his earnest desire has been to restore the State to her rightful relations to tho Union. There have been some of his orders which perhaps bore hardly upon the sensitiveness of our people, but taking into consideration the delicacy and difficul? ty of his position, the strict limits within which the provisions of the Act restricted his power for good, and the absolute authority whioh it ga70 him for evil, we havo every reason to be grateful for the temperate, and in many instances beneficial use which ho has mado of his power, and when wo part, we will venture to hope that his influence will be used wherever it extends, to promote the Bpeedy restoration of those rights to the Southern States which will render it unnecessary for the United States -Government to furnish a successor. It would be injustice to him and ourselves not to ac? knowledge our special obligations for that manly and statesmanlike letter to Mr. Trumbull, in which he did more to vindicate the honest purpose and conduct of this State, than could have been effected by any ^action of our own. But if we understand the tolegrams, Gen. Sick? les has been removed for a special cause, and that is, his insistance upon the application of order No. 10 to the Courts of the United States, as well as of the State. If this is so, we think Gen. Sickles clearly in the right, for we believe tho interests of the State will be seriously embarrassed by any in? terference with order No. 10. Whether he hnd a right to issue order No. 10, at all, may be a ques? tion, but once issued and allowed to stand, it would cause very serious complications and great embarrassment suddenly to repeal it. Our people have accepted it, and adjusted all their business relations to meet it, and it is especially one of those cases whero any fixed rule is better than per? petual variations and confusing uncertainty. But if it is to stand at all, with what justice can it be modified as the President directs? Why should a New York merchant be allowed to suo and Bell out A, while A is forbidden to collect his money from B, with which he could pay the New York debt ? What is this but to give the Northern creditor the power ta sacrifice his Southern debtors, and in tho present condition of matters at the South, to buy what property he selects at his own price. Tako another illustration, whioh is not a supposed case: A lawyer entrusted with the collection of Northern debts has made a compromise with debt? ors in tlie State, based upon the existence of this order and tho fact that for months the Government have never disavowed it. Is the lawyer to bo held responsible for the compromise?is the Northern creditor to suffer because he recognized the action of what ho hai a right to look upon as lawful au? thority ? Why should the Northern creditor have this advantage in the U. S. Courts ? Who passed the reconstruction Acts?who created this military government ? These very Northern creditors?and when their own agent, the military commander? for their own purpose?reconstruction, declares that it is '.inadvisable that debts should be collected in his District, are they the people who are to be relieved by Executive interference from (he incon? veniences of (heir own creation. Very singular justice, indeed, does this seem to be. The truth is, the inconsistency of the reconstruc? tion Act consists in the attempt to reconcile a mili? tary and civil government of the Southern States? the two are not reconcilable, and the President, with all his power, cannot make them work togeth? er. If the instructions to Gen. Canby arc intend? ed to remove the almost expiring functions of our Slate Government, we see nothing before us but inextricable confusion. We have said thismuch becauso wc think it im? portant that our people should not be misled into the belief that changes such as these can cure our present troubles. To reach a conclusion, one of two things is necessary?the reconstruction acts must either be repealed or executed?which of the two, it is not for us to say. -? POLITICAL MEETING AT BELTOH. In accordance with previous notice given in this paper, a large number of citizens assembled at Belton on Friday last, 29th ult. We were not present, and arc indebted to others for the infor? mation which follows. Maj. Joh.n B. Moore- was the first speaker in? troduced. He announced himtolf in favor of the Convention; declared the interests of both races were identical, and that it was their duty to treat each other kindly; told tho frccdmen that, their white neighbors were their best and only friends ; denounced in strong terms all secret political so? cieties; admonished all classes to avoid a conflict of races, and assured the freedmen that arraying a black man's party against the whites would prove disastrous to them. Col. W. D. Wilkhs next addressed the audience in n lengthy speech, mainly directed to the freed? men, and entering fully into their history as a race and introduction into this country, giving them praise for past behaviour, but especially during the late war. For this and other reasons, Uio whites of the South were not only willing, but anxious to promote their welfare. He favored the State Convention, and declared that while some good soldiers were opposed to it, he knew that the greatest opposition came from men who wero in soft places during the late war. Hon. J. S. MuaitAY was then introduced, and in an able manner explained the object of government, and demonstrated the necessity for a stable govcrn | meat at this time. He then gave a brief history I of (ho introduction of slavery, and of th.c contests to which it led. Having remarked that all were citizens of a common country, that God had cast our lot together, and that wc must live together cither as friends or enemies, he then warned the colored people against emissaries from the North? whose motives were selfish and whose designs are destructive of their best interests. He also urged them not to identify themselves with any party, shewed that the Republican parly discriminated in favor of white labor, by heavily taxing cotlon, which was unjust, and oppressive. The speaker explained their civil and political rights, and declared that when these were secured to them, their destiny would be in their own hands and thai with industry, economy, education and moderation a bright career was before them, but if they recklessly made the white man an enemy, and brought about a conflict of races, their de? struction was certain. Hon. J. L. Onn waa then introduced, and ad i dressing the whites, advised them to register and vote for a Convention, as it was folly and madness to attempt to defeat that object. There were 60, 000 negro voters against 30.000 white, and as tho Convention would look to the interest of tho black man, it could not bo expected that one of them would vote against it. He then admonished the freedmen that they must be industrious and save their money, and reminded them that if they at? tempt oppression of the whites now while in the majority, it might bo visited upon them in the fu? ture, when the balance of power would be differ? ent, as no more negroes were to be brought to this country. He disabused their minds of the idea that they would obtain lands from the Government, and showed that this was not even desirable upon their part. Tho Governor presented every phaso of the issues beforo the people, with great force and ability, and to the satisfaction of his hearers. We regret that fuller notes of his speech are not at our command. The regularly invited speakers having concluded, it was requested that J. P. M. EPPISO, of Charleston, be allowed to occupy the stand. That gentleman made a short speech, endorsing for the most part the speech of Gov. Orr, but advised the blacks to adhere to the Republican party, and recommended to them the Uuion League. He favored high taxes upon land, but told the negroes they were to have no lands given to them. He admonished them j against a oonfliot of raoes, declaring that they would find 32,000,000 whites against 4,000,000 of blacks, and that the conflict would be short, and result in their extermination. Wilson Cook, of Greenville, and Elias Canady, of this village, both freedmen, also made speeches. Wc learn that Cook told the negroes they were to have no lands given to them, and that confiscation would work to the detriment of their race. It would bo the means of inaugurating a war of races, and in that event, he would not live in the State, though he was given a thousand acres of land. From all that wc can learn, tho speakers in? dulged in plain talk, without exception. Indeed, wc are assured that the discussion was of that character to aliow no room for doubt as to the opinions of both white end colored, and we trust that the impressions made will be deep and lasting, especially in regard to the result of those extreme measures referred to by every one of tho speakers. GEN. HAMPTON'S LETTER. Gen. Hampton is beyond double most popular citizen of this State, and anything emanating from his pen will bo read with interest. His distin? guished services and unfaltering devotion- during the late war render his opinions at this time wor? thy of attention, at least, and in consequence of these services, his advice and opinions carry with them powerful weight and influence. But never? theless, we sincerely regret that he has been in? duced, at this late hour, to break a long silence and send forth a letter, the only effect of which will bo to add confusion to the already perplexed conditiou of the public mind, and tend still further to divide and distract the people from (he practical issues involved in the contest before us. General Hamtton has not given much advice to the people of this Str.te heretofore, and wcarc free to declare that the letter dictated to Major Ginnss, and dated Aug. 20, 18G5, which is embodied in this last effu? sion, if published immediately after it was written, in our humble judgment, might have led the State to pursue an entirely different course in reference to federal affairs. Wc will not stop to examine the merits of that letter, and neither do we hold tho General responsible for its being withheld from publication at that time, since friends persuaded him to a different, course. But wc do heartily re? gret (hat its publication now reveals the fact that Gen. II. was capable of leading the Stale in a sen? sible and practical direction, and failed to do his duty, because others doubted the expediency cf his views. Certainly the wisdom and propriety of his pent-up opinions being promulgated now, at (he eleventh hour, when he cannot accomplish the least possible good, seem open to criticism. With these remarks, we leave the discussion of "the situ? ation" to those desirous of moulding public opin? ion after it has been thoroughly worked over, and among them wc are constrained to designate the distinguished writer alluded (o. Wc cannot dismiss the subject, though, without offering our feeble testimony to the manly and characteristic bearing of Gen. Hampton to those opposed to him on this question of reconstruction. His course in this particular strikingly contrasts with the denunciation and abuse of others to be found in the numerous letters of a certain eminent politician. His touching allusion to Gen. Loxc ! stueet will awaken soft emotions in the breast of every man who bore arms under the leadership ot that gallant old chieftain; and as one of that num? ber, and among the class "who honestly and con? scientiously advocate our acceptance of these mili? tary bills," wc would be derelict to the dictates of an honest heart did wc fail to thank Gen. IlAMrro.v for his manly protest against the insolent taunts of men who were, to say the least, not conspicuous in the defenso of their homes and firesides. When such men aro disposed to cavil at the action of oth? ers equally honorable os themselves, wc would have them read the following extract from Gen. Hamtton's letter: "Let me not he understood as making any reflec? tions on those Southern men who honestly and conscientiously advocate our acceptance of these military bills. An}'divisions amongst us arc to he deprecated, and it is as unwise as it is unkind to impugn the motives of men who, on many a field, have proved their devotion to the South. Especial? ly do I regret the virulent attacks which have been made on that gallant soldier who so long and so ably led the illustrious First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. It has been his hard fate, iu peace as in war, to he wounded by his own people. That charity which "hopcth all things," and a na? tural distrust of our own judgment, should make us j treat the convictions of such men with at least kindly and proper consideration." - ^ DISTRICT MEETING M. E. CHUECH. Iu pursuance of the notice published in our col? umns, tho delegates from the various churches in the Conference District assembled in the Methodist. Church of this place on last Friday morning.? These meetings have been recently inaugurated by the Methodists in this Stale, and are intended I.) bring together representatives from the different churches in the Presiding Elder's District, and transact such business as may promote the welfare anil prosperity of the denomination. This District embraces the judicial Districts of Anderson, Pick ens, Greenville, aud a portion of Spartanburg, and is known as the Greenville District. Wc will not attempt, any synopsis of the proceedings, as it was impossible for us tobe in attendance regularly upon the business sessions. So far as we heard, however, (he reports front the various Circuits in? dicated progress in Zion, and nn earnest piety pervading throughout the several churches. The Presiding Elder, Rev. A. B. Stkpiiexs, prcsidod over the deliberations of the body, and everything was conducted with Christian harmony and the zeal characteristic of our Methodist friends. Capt. j. S. Austin, of Greenville, acted as Secretary. Thert were, perhaps, over fifty delegatos in at tendnnce, including the ministers and lay brethren. Tho meeting continued in session, from time to time, until Monday morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev. Whitefor? Smith, D. D., of Wofford Col? lege, Spartanburg, was present by invitation.? Also, Prof. James II. Carlisle, of the same insti? tution. The health of the first named gentleman is rather feeble, but he was sufficiently able to par? ticipate in the proceedings of the meeting, and also to give our community an opportunity to hear him from the pulpit. His eloquence and learning ?intitles him to tho front rank of able divines, and it was highly gratifying to know that, while the fires of his youth arc somewhat abated, the occa? sion served to relume the embers of a glowing im? agination and fervid spirit. Dr. Sjiitu made sev? eral interesting speeches in tho mcating, and preached to a large and attentive congregation on Sunday morning. Prof. Carlisle delivered a leciure to the young people of this vicinity on Sunday afternoon, in the Baptist Church. There were several hundred per? sons present, and for nearly an hour the audience was entertained with practical thoughts, vivid im? agery and forcible illustrations. Prof. C. is an earnest, impressive speaker, and wins the hearts of his hearers by evincing a deep and abiding in? terest in the truths presented. Religious services were held in the Methodist church every night during the meeting, and the Baptist and Presbyteriaa churches were occupied by invitation on the Sabbath. -o TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. A gentleman living in Greenville District left an old letter book in our office on Monday last, and desires us to call attention to the fact. The name of Rice Doxik, formerly a cotton factor of Charles? ton, is appended to the letters, and it may be pos? sible that the book is valuable to some one. Will our Greenville exchanges please refer to this mat? ter in their columns ? -o CHEAP FURNITURE. Mr. G. F. Tolly announces a reduction of prices at his Furniture establishment, and also that he has removed to the Masonic Hall, on the South side of the public square. Our friend seems de? termined to succeed, and we heartily commend him to the favor of the citizens generally. -e For the Anderson Intelligencer. SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION, Mr. Herr: On Thursday, the 20th inst., Broad mouth, Little Bivcr and Donaldsville Sunday Schools united in a celebration with the Ilonea Path Sunday School. The day was pleasant, and by 10 o'clock, A. M., a very large crowd of chil? dren, teachers and spectators had assembled in the beautiful grove at the church. A procession was formed by the various visiting schools, and march? ed into the church through the open ranks of the Honca Path school, to the happy song of "Happy grcctiugs to all." The church was beautifully festooned, and although a large building, and filled in every available space, could not contain the vast audience. It was truly cheering to see hundreds of happy children seated beneath beautiful ban? ners bearing such peaceful inscriptions as these : "God is Love," "Jehovah-Jirch," "I love them that love Me," "Kemember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth," "I am the way," "Follow Me," &c, &c. Most beautifully did the speakers allude to these mottoes in their specches,jand niust forcibly impress them upon the youthful mind. Mr. F. W. It. Nance, chairman of the day, in a few appropriate remarks, welcomed the various schools, and then introduced the Rev. W. T. Far? row, who delivered a lengthy, interesting and able address. He succeeded most happily in adapting his remarks to young and old, and his pious words fell upou all hearts as gently and soothingly as the dew. The chairman next introduced Col. Warren D. Wilkes, who was present by invitation. Colonel Wilkcs stated that he was wholly uuused to deliv? ering Sunday School addresses?that he came to hear the Revs. Farrow aud Walters, and testify to his appreciation of the Sunday School cause. He, nevertheless, showed that he was pretty familiar with the subject, and delivered a sound and effec? tive speech. After an hour's recess, during which time an ample dinner was despatched, the audience re-as scmblcd, aud were again most happily addressed by the Rev. W. T. Farrow. The exercises, in fore aud afternoon, were enlivened with delightful singing. The day was really one of true Chris? tian cnjo3'nicnt, and passed off without a single unpleasant occurrence. Wc trust that much good was accomplished, aHd that the exercises of the day will redound to the spiritual welfare of all present. . SPECTATOR. THADDEUS STEVENS ON THE MILITARY RE? MOVALS. The following is the correspondence referred to in Washington telegrams: Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 24, 1867. Hon. Thaddcus Stevens, Lancaster, Pa.: Dear Sir : Several of your intelligent constitu? ents in this region, no doubt from want of proper information, are complaining of mistakes made by Congress in not passing laws at the last session re? straining the removal of certain officers engaged in reconstruction. 1 contended that, you had passed an Act at the very close providing for that very contingency, but which is not executed. Will you be so good as to inform me how far our represen? tation is responsible for this omission, if omission it. be? You know wc are in the habit of dealing familiarly with the member from the Ninth Dis? trict. A brief answer will much oblige your friend. SAMUEL SCHOCII. Lancaster, Pa., August 20. Cvl. Samuel Schock, Columbia, Pa.: Dkau Silt?You are right insupposingth.it Con? gress made mistakes, as is the inevitable lot of man, but you mistake in supposing that there is any law to prohibit the removal of district com? manders without the consent of the Senate. Soon after ibe commencement of the last session of Con? gress I reported a Bill from the Committee of the House of Representatives, which contained a pro? vision prohibiting removal without the couscnt of the Senate. It passed the House and was sent to i tho Senate. The Senate struck it out ami returned it to the House, who refused to concur in (lie ' amendment. The result was a Committee of Con? ference, where an animated contest ensued. There were several other questions in contro? versy between the houses, which the House offered lo yield if this could be granted. The Senate per? sistently refused, declaring that they would sooner lose the Bill. As that would frustrate all our leg? islation it could not. be allowed. The House yielded, with a warning of the evils it would inflict upon the country. Some of the members of the Senate seemed to doubt their power under the Constitution, which they had just repudiated, and outside of which all agreed that wo were acting, clso our whole work of reconstruction was usurpa? tion; or perhaps they had a desire to be thought gravely conservative and magnanimous. These ideas seemed to control the action of some half dozen Senators, who preferred trusting the President.. My dear Colonel, a few Senators of' great ability, undoubted patriotism and purity, have become so saturated with what they were pleased to call "conservatism," (whose meaning I confess I am unable to understand.) that I fear they will forget the monster that was slain 1776 ; and again in 1801, and still thus do great damage to the creation of a government now so capable of being converted into a political paradise. This is liable to happen, not so much by direct and palpa blo attack upon its framework as by gradually for? getting the vital principles of the Declaration of Independence. Strike out one of the living sparks which give life to our Goddess of Liberty, and the mysterious and intense Lt:;t whose welding fires, nearly a cen? tury ago, and at present are fusing principles of freedom and reducing despotism to cinders, will gradually cool, until the most conservative despot could thrust his sword into it without afflicting its temper. I have said above that I did not know the meaning of the word "conservatism." I have since seen the report of a speech said to have been made by an Ohio Senator, at Canton, Ohio, which if it bo truly reported and is to be considered a de? finition of that doctrine, then it to me is very alarming?worse than coppcrhcadism. It is legis? lation without authority, and reconstruction by usurpation. I am, very respectively, your obedient servant, THADDE?S STEVENS. -o THE NEW MILITARY COMMANDER. Our people are naturally solicitous to learn something with regard to tho antecedents of the officer, whom the President has honored with the high and responsible trusts involved in the com? mand of the Second Military District. We are glad to announce that although less known to the people of this portion of the South, than other Generals of the United States army of equal rank, his record is such as to justify the be? lief, that his administration here, will be alike creditable to himself and useful to the country. Gen. E. It. S. Canby is a Southerner by birth. He is a native of the State of Kentucky, although he received his appointment to West Point from Indiana. He graduated at the Military Academy in 1839, and was assigned to the infantry branch of the service as Second Lieutenant. He was in the Mexican war, and performed his duty, if not with great distinction, at least with credit. He served as a Major of Infantry, under the command of Joe Johnson, in the expedition to Utah. In 1801 he was sent to New Mexico, where the Indians had proved threatening and hostile, and by the ability with which he conducted the campaign, won for himself a reputation for decided military talent. Perhaps his most noticeable participatiou in the active struggle of the lato war was his defence ol New Mexico in the campaign of 1S62 against the Confederate forces under Gen. H. H. Sibley. Gen. Canby was shortly after, on account of the confidence felt in his administrative ability, or? dered to Washington, and assigned to duty as As? sistant Secretary of War. At one period he commanded the Department of Louisiana. He is, therefore, an old array officer, lie is not, so far as is known, a candidate for the Presidency. He i3 not, it is understood, either a politician or wedded to the interes?*?f any mere party organization. -~ He has no other option than to enforce the Re c :. -ruction Acts. It is believed, however, that lie wiil administer these in a spirit of justice and liberality, without prejudice or passion, and with a desire only for the general welfare, and for a harmonious restoration.?Charleston Courier. For the lntelli'jencer. A CARD. Mr. Editor : The interest manifested in the Christian Neighbor, for which I nm much indebted to you, prompts me to say to the friends of the en? terprise that the Christian Neighbor will pay them a visit sooner or later. Assurances sufficient to forbid a failure may not be obtained before the ensuing year. Wait and work. The price will be Two Dollars a year?payable on the reception of the first, number. Persons who send ten subscribers will receive the eleventh copy gratis for wnoycar. As it is my purpose to ::iakc the C'firis/ian Neigh? bor an institution, th;il cautiousness which is neces? sary to safety and perpetuity may mark the begin? ning as fitted to "the day of small things." Per? sons who purpose becoming subscribers will do well to begiu with the first number. Those who desire to "speak" in perpetual good to the poor, even after death, can secure the privilege by endowment. To-day, this is a broad challenge to trust in man. The existence of the enterprise will not depend on endowment. This is but an offer to the friends of ponce, after the worse than profitless sacrifices in war, to invest some of what remains in the publish? ing of peace to the poor. Very truly, SIDI H. BROWNE, Marion, S. C. P. S.?Papers that, have noticed this enterprise will please copy this notice. S. H. B. For the Anderson Intelligencer. I Mr. Editor : We beg leave to make a few re-l marks, through your columns, on Ac present state of political affairs. There has been a great deal said concerning the two races living together, and now lam going to speak pretty much for the ma? jority of the colored people of Anderson Dist rict A great many of the whites think the blacks want confiscation?in other words, want their land This is doing us injustice, for we do not want your land until we pay you honestly for it; neither do wc want, any personal equality, unless wc make it by our intelligence, and it is agreed upon ; noither do wc want to hold all the offices; neither do wc want to interfere, in the least, with the rights of the white people, as regards person or property. 1 assure you there has been a great deal of improve? ment among us within the last year, and if the white folks would take up a little more time in teaching the blacks their duty, instead of rebuking and finding fault with everything they do, they would mighty soon find out the white man would not deceive them, alt ho' I must say that, in many places, they do the best they can for us. If tho negroes made good slaves, I can't see why they 1 cannot make good citizens, for they know that Lherc is a great deal more responsibility resting on them now than while in slavery, because every? thing the black, as well as the white, does now, will be marked in history. Let us all take hold and make a bright page in early history, so that the world will sec you white people learned Mr. Negro more than hoeing cotton aud making rice. For every good deed that the black people do, the whites should have the credit for it, for it shows that altho' raised in slavery, he was not raised in ignorance. It is true that wc all belong to the Union Republican party ; but that is no reason why we and the white folks should fall out, aud pull the State in two parts. I am in hopes the whites are on the samo platform now, or soon will bo; but if they are opposed to that party, that is no reason for enmity between us as races, for two parties arc the life of any country, because one will watch tiie other, and keep it from falling into an extreme, and by so doing, keep the one that is 1 in power something nearer the proper plaoe. The reason I am in favor of the Republican party, t think it suits the laboring man best, and that is8 what we all are now, or ought to be, if we keep bread at home. But that party may get wrong", some day, and then we will have to Beek on?-UiM: is right. Under the present condition of affairsr we don't think we could, with safety, join a party that can change its name after it gets in powof. But the main thing is, to get South Carolina ft stored to her former prosperou? condition; but t leave the question for every man to judge for him? self. I do not wish to say anything that Trill get up strife between the races, for I think our fields have been watored with blood enough to satisfy the most revengeful. And we must live together agreeably, so that the good God will bless both; white and black with just such blessings as we need. We ought to let "by-gones be by-gones.,r I havo nothing against the man who brought slavery to America, nor do I hato any thing against the man who owned those slaves, for I think it was a blessing to tho black and to tho white to bring slares to America, whereby they were civil? ized ; and now that a great revolution has set free those who were in bondage, I do not think ws ought to quarrel about it, and I think every moo wid agree with me on that point I can say that every man ought to pray to God to bless the cause of freedom; then I believe that what he losi Lr. the? cause, will return to him in something else. WYat I have said amiss, please pass over it, and uke the part that is right for good and the wrong for igno? rance. Very Respectfully, SAMUEL JOHNSON. Anderson, S. C, Sept. 2,18G7. [advertisement] At a meetiug of Council No. 17, U. L. A., held aV their Lodge, in Anderson, Aug?st the 31st, 1867, three members were appointed to draft the follow? ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : Resolved, That we disclaim any connection whatever with what is known as "McAlister's Un? ion League," and hope that all good citizens will discountenance their riotous conduct. Resolved, That wo fully believe that it was got? ten up by said McAlister for his own seuish pur" poses. We are working to bring harmony instead of strife in our midst. Resolved, That we do not approve of his conduct at Bclton on the 30th, when he tried to get the colored portion of the meeting to go to themselves, saying that the white men would give them no op? portunity to speak, whick we found to be untrue^ Resolved, That we consider his conduct unbe? coming in one who holds office under the United States Government, as all such are supposed to be advocates for peace. Resolved, That we wish no lines drawn between white and colored voters, and that we hope aU good citizens will unite with us in electing good, efficient, loyal men- to the coming Convention. Resolved, That we believe the Union League pro? per, (and not one of the so-called Leagues,) is the best means of bringing us to a full understanding. Resolved, That we have taken a solemn obliga? tion to put down all rebellions and insurrections in this State, and that we consider going into swamps, putting out sentinels, and carrying arms to said swamps, as insurrectionary movements, and should the like occur again, wo tender our ser? vices to the military authorities here to put it down. Resolved, That it shall be the duty of all mem-" bers of our League hereafter, to lcavo any place? where a public speaker denounces either North or South for their past acts. We know no North or South, but one common country. We wish the past to bo buried with the past, and only look to the glorious future. Resolved, That we favor the removal of tho gar? risons and repeal of the cotton tax, so soon as tbe; Convention assembles and give the colored man his civil and political rights. Resolved, That we favor the Republican party, for the followiug reasons, namely: It is the party that gave the colored man his freedom, protected him and gave him his civil and political rights; it docs not oppress the Southern people, and as we? sailed out of the Union under the colors of the Democratic party, we propose to return under those of the Republican party, as we believe it is our only means of escaping oppression from tho extremists who have hitherto led the people. Resolved, That we are not in favor of confisca? tion, nor the repudiation of private debts. Resolved, That wc hope all good citizens, irre? spective of race, color, or past life, will join us in this work of reconstruction. Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the Anderson Intelligencer. Respectfully submitted to the people, JOHN R. COCITRAN, ") NAPOLEON B. GAILLARD, \ Committee, RICHMOND PAYTON, J Spend |tote. HIRAM LODGE, No. 6S, L\ F.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room cn MON? DAY NIGHT, Oct. 7, 1867, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W. \ M.'. JAMES A. HOVT, Sec Aug. 14,1867 9 3 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, K.\A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will bo 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 tern. Aug. 14, 1867 9 3 Religious Notice. The following are the Appointments of Rev. A. B. Stephens, Presiding Elder for the GreenviUe District of the South Carolina Conference, M. E? Church, Third Quarter: Anderson Circuit.?2d Sunday and Saturday be? fore, in Scptsmbcr, at Providence. Pen-llcton Circuit.?Sd Sunday, and Saturday before, in September, at Pcndlcton Village, July 17, 1867 5 2m ERRORS OF YOUTH. 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