The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, June 17, 1868, Image 2
Wednesday Morning, June 17,
REVENUE TAXES.
Persons interested wilkbea?-- in- mimi the fact
that Deputy Collector .Cobb will be here next Mon?
day to.reoei-ft? tazes.
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EQUITY COURT.
The Juno tarm of the Court of Equity for Ander?
son District will begin on Monday next, 22d inst.
Chancellor. Carroll will preside-.
MISTAKEN.
The Greenville Mountaineer states that a "combi?
nation ticket" waa run in Anderson, and seems to
be under thc impression that such a ticket was
successful. This is a mistake, and we make the
correction for several reasons, unnecessary to meu
tion. The regular Democcraiic ticket was elected
throughout, and there was no combination, except
so far as the Radical party put out another ticket,
composed entirely of Democrats, and got defeated
by a "combination" of true, genuine Democracy.
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BAYNFS INDIA RUBBER SCEUBBEH.
"We are indebted to MessrB. Sharpe & Fant for
a ?'sample copy" of this useful invention, which is
intended to assist house-wives in these days of un?
certain and unreliable labor. Thc scrubber is
very cheap and quite simple in its construction,
and possessen an additional merit of being a South?
ern invention, manufactured by Jons Alexander
& Co., Columbia, S. C. Every household in the
District should*be supplied with ene of these arti?
cles, and wc are confident that Sharpe & Fant
will take pleasure in keeping a full supply until
this has been accomplished.
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? MASONIC CELEBRATION AT WALHALLA.
- The Masonic fraternity at Walhalla have dotcr
amed tc- observe St. John's Day, 24th of June, in
an appropriate manner, and for this purpose have
invited Grand Master Orr and others to deliver
addresses on that occasion. Tho usual notice from
the committes of arrangements will be found in our
columns to-day. Wc are authorized to extend an
.invitation to members of Hiram Lodge, No. C8,
and Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, to unite in the
contemplated celebration. If application be made
early enough, wc have no doubt that President
Hammett .would take pleasure in affording the Ma?
sons in. .thia vicinity, an accommodation, train on
thc 24th, provided ?hat a sufficient number of pas?
sengers be obtained. Business engagements will
.prevent us from attending, and we can only offer
a heartfelt wish for much pleasure and enjoyment
to those more favored, and that the occasion may
redound to the honor and glory of Masonry, and
to the credit of our Walhalla biethren.
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THE LATE DEMO CB ATI C CONVENTION.
We publish the proceedings in full of the Con?
vention recently held in Columbia, and direct the
attention of our readers to the first page of to?
day's issue for complete information as to the ac?
tion of that body. There were ten Districts rcp
'resenfed, several of them by a single individual.
The Charleston Mercury and Columbia rh?nix,
representing the two wings of the Democracy in
this State, have both announced in substance that
the party is now united in policy and sentiment,
although each of those popers take a differeut
view of the substantial results produced. We arc
not disposed to utter one word tending to bring
about drvisioD in our ranks, and will not, there?
fore, comment, freely on the recent meeting in Co?
lumbia. . If our friends in Edgefield and Charles?
ton are -satisfied, so are we of the up-couutry.
They are now pledged lo sustain the party, and we
trust will work earnestly and persistently for a
Democratic success in the Presidential contest?
not merely resolve, but put into practical execu?
tion saeh measures as will show forcible, actual
resistance at the ballot-box against Radicalism.
Let ur fight the Radicals, and keep peace among
ourselves. ^?*- -
THE ANDEBSOH---?T?MOCEATIC CLUB?ITS
- PAST;"PRESENT AND FUTURE.
Now that thc unity of the Democratic party in
South Carolina h'as been accomplished, and our
friends everywhere are preparing to make the most
strenuous efforts to carr}- this State for thc Demo?
cratic nominee for President?whoever tl.at may
bc?we are admonished that the actual condition of
affairs at home does not evince that degree of en?
ergy and activity necessary to a ti nal triumph ul
our principles. We allude particularly, to the or?
ganization known as the "Anderson Democratic
Club," which was formed among thc first in the
State, and has undoubtedly rendered good service
in its brief career. This club was originally in?
tended as a forerunner and au example to our fel?
low-citizens throughout the district, and was not
organized upon the basis of a Central Club, hav?
ing power and authority to act for the people gen- j
erally. Its suggestions, however, received a fa?
vorable consideration among all classes, and its |
?action has been endorsed in every instance. Other
clubs have organized in almost every section of
the District, and in this way the original intcn- '
tion of the Anderson Club has been fully accom- I
pl ?shed.
But what arc thc facts now? The immediate,
pressing necessity which stimulated action in the
first instance has passed away, it is true, and yet
there is greater need in the future for combined,
earoost effort than at any period hitherto. Thc
Anderson club, of course, expects to aid in thc
good work, but its present organization docs not
warrant the same exercise of authority as ia the
beginning of our triumphs, and cvory oue must
feel a delicacy in thrusting himself forward as the
spokesman of an entire party when there arc so
many mediums all around to give expression to its
sentiments. In other word?, the club at this place,
under present circumstances, cannot undertake to
give direction to party mensures, when lhere are
fifteen clubs in. thc District, perhaps, organized on
an cquaLfooting, aud as fully empowered lo exer?
cise authority. Further than this, the Presiden?
tial contest will som begin, and it is important
that every effort be made to obtain voles for thc
Democratic nominee. Advice and counsel from
some quarter will become indispensable, and the
various clubs are deeply iuterestcd in having a
recognized head from whence to obtain this advice.
This necessity becomes reciprocal, then, and the '
re organization of thc Anderson Democratic club,
upon the basis of a central club for the District, in j
a natter of general importance.
If our friendi! agree with the viuws herc pre?
sented ?0 briefly, and recognize the necessity for j
united, diligent and concerted action, we sincerely i
trust ilirl this agreement will be manifested in a|
practical manlier; and in the event that cur hon- |
ored Trcsidont cols proper to call a meeting at an I
etiSij dav io re-urganac the club upou a pernio- i
neat toot.?.g. (Lui ihe.e ..... be a lull m tendance ,
pt ali mon wt.n im>i a li mieieoi ii? tim umrvriun- ,
tion ot inp Dwiiocratic l*?ny ttl Ihis ?Urrict.
Luoi'gv r,uu ?eiee\siuLv. cfc i? mune acootnplish j
thia desirable result, and we want every mun
appreciate-.the foci that his own efforts are ab:
lutcly necessary. Tho people generally ha
come up manfully to their duty heretoforo, and
know that the future will require at their har
similar devotion. Arc we prepared to render tl
devotion whenever called upon, and make eve
needful sacrifice for the general good ?
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For the Ander non Intelligencer.
Mr. Editor: Your correspondent "M." 1
touched a chord thai should vibrate to thc heart
every person employing laborers on thc farm
elsewhere. South of Mason & Dixon's line. I
as we are not expected to provide for thc pol i ti'
and domestic welfare of friends and fellow-suif
ers abroad, we shall confine our remarks to t
District alone.
We admit a >lprestiny"?yon, nn irrepressible ",
cesxity"?for the adoption of some means by whi
farmers may command a moro reliable system
labor. No argument i~ needed to convice tIic
who have tried cropping-frecdmen for the li
thrco years, of thc utter inefficiency anil suicii
policy of that plau. If any were necessary,
might bc found on the plantations pretended
be cultivated by thc "so-called" best hands in t
country. In the rotten fences and dilapidai
farm-houses?in the neglected ditches and ri
spots of ground and fcuce-comers overrun w:
briars?horses abused?defectivo cultivation?li
rising and slow commencing work?keeping gu
and hunting squirrels when the plow ought
run?in being insolent and unamiublc in their i
tercour3e with employers?in refusing to do ar
thing outside of the growing crop, and many 01
er like things which thc orpericr.ee of thc farir
will readily supply. Farmers cannot afford
employ one sett of hands to cultivate the soil, a
another to repair thc premises at the usual rc
rates of this country. Three years ie about
long as a small farmer can afford to experiment
this department. Hence, some of thc more p:
dent farmers arc already dropping the cxperime
in disgust?impatient, provoked and disccurag
by the unsuccessful and futile eifert. These fa
ures are the legitimate effect of employing uure
able labor. To make farming r.leasant aud pro
table, wo must have a reform in this respect. 0
system of labor must bc reconstructed, not ;
military force, but by moral suasion, and the coi
bined, reciprocating wisdom of employers, su
ported by the Letter classes of laborers. T
native freedman is belier aduptcd in all rospeci
except volition, to perform thc labor of our cou
try than any wc can procure. Ho must work ai
live among us, for he can't get away, and -\
have no desire to go. Hence we are called upi
by a pressing duty to ourselves, to the freedmi
and to pociety, to bring our minds together ai
devise some plan for the management of labor
the District. Dy organizing a Farmer's Associ
tion, and adopting rules and regulations, and a
hering to them scrupulously, uevery farmer te
protect every other fanner, and ly every o/h'r farm
bc protected." This is one of the things cvci
farmer feels that he needs in these times of unco
tainly. But this is not the only good to bo anti
ipated from such an organization. It must have
powerful iufluence in harmonizing, civilizing ai
moralizing the freedman. If the plan of rcqu
ring a certificate of industry and moral chamen
should bo adopted, thc moral, industrious free<
man suffers nothing, while the opposito class a:
forced by example and ncccrsity to mend the
ways iu order to secure employment. This woul
?be the commencement of making labor more relit
ble, and of course more remunerative. F.mploj
ors can well afford to pay higher wages for reli:
ble labor, and freedmen will moke better crops ft
themselves and employers, always having in vie
tho certificate which must accompany the next rn
plication for r place. This will produce harmon
and a co-operative interest in the welfare of cac
other, and make farming a most delightful an
self-sustaining busiucss, even in this persecute
land of ours.
But wc have already written more than man
farmers will have time or inclination to rcai
In conclusion, allow me lo insist on your immedi
ate and thoughtful attention to this subject. Lc
us have a mass meeting and a serious talk togeihe
about the matter, and if wc fail to devise mean
to regain our lost fortunes, we may lay the faun
dation of important rosuits to posterity, and in
sure to ourselves more plentiful harvests in th
future.
I respectfully suggest that this Mass Meeting t>
Farmers take place at Anderson Court- House 01
the 18th of July next, und that "M." hold h i msc!
in position to disgorge his lucubrations en tin
subject then and there. And to the cad that lint
matter may be brought to the serious notice o
farmers everywhere, let primary meetings bc heh
in every neighborhood for deliberation and dis
mission, so that when wc come together it may bt
for edification and hearty co-operation in th<
great desideratum of tho times. 2s.
HURDER IN KERSHAW DISTRICT.
Thc following accouut of the recent murder in
Kershaw District is copied from tho Camden
Journal :
Solomon C. \V. Dill, Representative elect from
this District, together with a negro man, named
Nester Ellison, who we understand, had been nct
I ing in thc capacity of gitardman for Dill, were
killed at the house of thc latter on Thursday night
last about b o'clock, and Mrs. Dill seriously
wounded at thc same time. Thc particulars, lnr
as we have been able to learn them, are as follows :
It appears that DUI, his wife, a white man by
the name of Taylor and his wife and Ellison were
in 1 >.'.?< house The first intimation that they had
of thu presence uf any one else, was a phot, which
took effect upon Ellisun, who immediately got up
io run when he was felled by another shot. Dili
was next shot from behind, having two buck-shot
through his neck, one of which struck just above
tho left ear coming out in the cheek. Mr?. Dill
was shot in attempting toescHpe, her thigh broken.
Taylor ran out. of the house us soon as thc firing
commenced, badly frightened, so badly indeed,
that although he was in it fence corner
touching thc road, and saw. two men pas? and even
heard them whisper nud noticed that they spoke
rapidly, and although the muon was full and not
a cloud iu the sky, he could not toll whether they
were white cr colored.
So far as we are informed, there has been very
Utile excitement among tho negroes in relation lo !
the murder. Thc general desire, expressed by j
them being that every effort should bo made to de- |
tect the guilty, but that thc innocent should not |
suffer.
??n Tuesday an inqnest was held over (he dend ?
bodies hy .1 K. Witherspoon, who rendered Ihe
following verdict: timi the parties carno lo their
death from trun shot wounds iu the bandit of per?
sons to the Jury unknown.
On Sunday th" bodies of Dill and Ellison were
brought over to Camden, and Mineral services per?
formed in thc coloi eil Methodist Church, after
which they wr.ro interred, the former in the whilo
and the hitter in the colored burial ground. Thc
fanerai procession was a Tory large one, composed
exclusively of blacks.
On Monday afternoon, n detachment of U. S.
Soldiers arrived, the object of whose visit wo arc
informed is to detoe!; if possible, the perpetrators
of the murder. Ai rests have been made of sever
Pl respectable while men. merely upon suspicion.
We do uot kuow upon whnt grounds the suspicion I
is haded, or what disposition is io be made of the (
pari""? arrested, but feel confident uot a tittle uf
t.v,Jcnco r?m i>" produced to conner them with th?
perpetration of the deed. j
For the Anderson Intelligencer.
Ma. Editor : Some time ?ince I saw in your
j jier the constitution of the Fiat Rock Dci.iocr
? Club. Thc sixlh.article reads as follows :
! "That wo wiU.not rent land, or employ any
to work the same, who takes a part of the-cro]
wages, unless they agree to pay their pro i
share of the taxes on said land, nnd thus make
land tax equitable on all who cultivate the sa
or any part thereof."
I had hoped, sir, to see more on the same t
joct from other quarters, but so far wc have b
disappointed. It is undoubtedly suggestive of
wisest and most efficient plan for protect
against Radical aggression and iniquitous legi
tion of anything that I have seen. You kt
that it has been suggested, aud pretty woll ust
lained, that while the Republican party w
moved alone by a low, vile, despicable purposi
seek vengeanco upon a brave, magnanimous, do
j trodden people, yet they would not dare by dir
positive legislation to confiscate thc landa of
South, but would produce, practically, the si
result by a plan more insidious, and but little 1
effectual, which is lo put a tax on real estate
burdensome that thc owner would be compellcc
sell at an enormous encrifice, aud thus not o
support the party in most abominable and un]
c?dent ed extravagance, but also practically
vclop the "JO acre" idea, which no doubt hash
a very effectual electioneering hubby in sc
sections.
Now, sir, the plan suggested iu the above a
eic, if generally adopted by all the landholder:
the State, becomes a powerful argument to
mind of thc voter; and not only so, but will \
duce a telling influence upon the action of
Legislature, which is, of course, but the expon
of the domiuaut party. This plan is* not intern
to relieve us of taxation, but to place it cpo
just, and ?quitable basis. Any system of tax?t
is not only wrong in principle, but most pemici
in its results, which seeks to oppress one port
of thc community for the protection of anotl
Let any man who makes his living from
soil, whether owner or tenant, be made practice
to feel his connection with the system of tax?t i
and you will thereby produce such a divers
from this favorite scheme of confiscation as *
be decidedly beneficial lo the country. It \
not be denied that every man has a right to ?
tate the terms on which his own land shall bc c
rivaled. If, then, all should unite upon this pr
ciple, it would become practically, to all iute
and purposes, the law of the land, lt become:
bulwark to the landholder, who is otherwise i
fenceless. If an onerous tax should be levied
the merchant or manufacturer, he has thcresou:
of defence within himself, lie may place sud
profit on his goods as will indemnify him agni
all losses, nnd thereby make the consumer sh:
with him the burden of taxation.
But, fdr, I have already extended this arti
beyond what I intended. I only desire to call i
attention of tho people to this Flat Rock artic
and suggest that thc various D?mocratie Clubs
the Statu give it a careful consideration.
II.
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For the Anderson Intelligencer.
Mr. Editor: Thc citizens of Rock Mills E<
met on Hie 20th of May, for thc purpose of <
ganizing a Democratic Club, and adopted the f
lowing as their constitution, and also elected t
following named persons ns their, officers, and i
spoctfully ask a place in your valuable paper
report their existence in thc Democratic family.
CONSTITUTION.
We, whose names arc hereunto subscribed; !j
licving that n manly and rigorous effort should
made io rescue our beloved Slate from the degr
dation and Blinnie with which she is threatened I
the triumph of ihc Radical party, and that it
univ in union and concert of action that wc hu
any promise or hope of succ?s?-', have agreed
unite in 5 ho format iou of a Democratic Club, ar
have adopted the following constitution as il
bond of our union :.
AwcleJ. This Club shall be knewn as tl
Roc!; Mills Democratic Club, and shall be con
posed of citizens of Andersen District, wiil'ui
distinction of race or color:
'J. its object shall be lite diffusion cf Demacra
ic principles, and thc union of the people ol ii
St:iie iu support of the National Democratic {'ari;
?. Its officers shall be a President, Vice Pres
j dent. Secretary and Treasurer, aud an Exoculiv
? Committee of Five, all of whom shall hold ldc!
offices during thc pleasure of the-dub.
-?. It shall be the duty of the Executive cou:
millee tu collect and diss?minaiu information, an
lo advise i ?ie club with regard to such policy i
their judgment shall subserve and promote th
public good, and lo call meetings of the chi
whenever it m;iy be necessary.
5. Tho club shall meet quarterly, or upon th
call of the Executive committee. Ten member
shall constitute a quorum at any regular or ap
pointed or called meeting.
C. Thi.i constitution may be altered or amendei
at any regular meeting by thc concurrence of two
thirds of the members present.
orncER." of tue exuu.
President?Capt. P. K. Norris.
Vice President?Wm. M. Buchanan, Esq.
Secretary?Dr. S. lt. llaynie.
Treasurer?John II. McClinton.
Executive Committee?Rev. W. A. Hodge.?, ?>Inj
C. W. Hammond, Col. J. W. Norris, Jr., Dr. .Ins
A. Todd, Milton McLecs, Esq.
Ai a meeting of thc club on Saturday, thc fit!
iust., on motion of E. J. Earle, the editor of tin
Anderson Intelligencer was requested to publisli
(lieconstitution and names of officers of the club.
Tho club having disposed of all business before
it, then adjourned. P. K. NORRIS, Prcs't.
S. IL Hatxik, Sec.
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For tlie Anderson Intelligencer,
BEAR CREEK DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
A meeting of thc citizens of tho vicinity was
held at Clinkscclcs' Mills on Saturday, I he loth of
Juno, fur thc purposo of forming a Democratic
Club.
On motion of Mike McGee, tho meeting was or?
ganized by calling Col. John Martin to thc Chair,
and C. C. Roed to act as Secretary.
On invitation, Col. W. D. Wilkes addressed thc
meeting, giving a short sketch of thc history uf the
Democratic parly, and showing thc necessity of
organization.
A Committee of Five was then appointed lo
nominale suitable persons for permanent officers
of ibo club. The following ticing nominated, were
unanimously elected :
President.?Col. John Martin.
Yice-J'rcsidmts.?Reuben Clinkscalcs, Jamos A.
Drake and .Mike McGee.
Secretary.? C. C. Ketti
Treasurer.?Thos. Hanks.
Executive Committee.--N. W. Parker, M. F. Free?
man and J. V. Cowan.
A constitution similar lo those of other clubs
was adopted. On motion, it was
Resolved, That thc Bear Creek Democratic club
hold ita regular staled meetings at K. Clinkscnlcs'
Mills on Saturday, before thc 2d Sabbath in each
month, al 'i o'clock, p. m.
On motion of Mike Medea, Ihc Editor of thc An?
derson Intelligencer was requested lo publish the
procecdinga of ino Rear Creek club.
Thc meeting then adjourned.
JOHN MART:::, rmiiwnt.
C. C. Rued, Sec ^
Fur the Andersen intelligencer.
Charleston, June 12, 18
Editor Andersen Intelligencer?Dear Sir :
Ullina in charge of "Hoke" for tlie widows, i
ors and s's(er6 of our Confederate dead, respec
enclose a Circular, which contains a report c
condition of the "Home" for the past six mo
and beg that you will give it an insertion in
journal?in order to infurm tho citizens uf A
son as to thc success of an Institution in wini
parts of the State are interested. Our wor
being confined to the City, ns inmates from
Districts have beeu received in the "Hohe."
you will sec at present, the "Home" nurube
inmates, and is quite full.
We are, however, :sadly in nvcd of funds to i
on our noble work; wc would, therefore, feel i
indebted would you make un uppcal for us tin
your valuable journal.
Hoping thai wc du not ask more nt your 1
than you are al leisure to bestow,
I am Sir,
Respectfully,
Mns. A. SNOWDEN,
President Widows' "Home,"
Charleston, S.
REPORT.
The ladies in charge of thc "Home," belie
the public lu be interested in their mission of
and mercy, would lay before those who ha'
kindly aided in this charity a brief staleme
what has been accomplished for the welfare o
inmates.
Tho "Home" lins been in operation foi
months, nnd numbers over eighty occupants,
these destitute ladies and children, some of w
have been reduced from alHueiice lo poverty
the misfortunes of war, find a comfortable she
and a pleasant home. In thc seclusion of
apartment each mother can carry on the wo:
training her children with (he same privacy
enre thal she could ia her own home; and thc
dren can still enjoy thc privileges and plcasur
the domestic circle.
Three times a week soup is supplied iu Uk
Siltation; and from time to lime such provis
as have been sent by friends have been dist rib
among the inmates, and most gratefully recen
A school, numbering over filly children?
constantly increasing, gathered from thc fara
in tho ??Home," and from those unable tose
education elsewhere?has been organized, ar
regularly and gratuitously taught by yuung h.
of refinement nnd culture. The progress of
children in acquiring knowledge has already 1
such as to reward and stimulate their disinterc
teachers.
Thc large and commodious building rcnlct
thc Board of Control, affording l!? e facilities,
proposed, as speedily possible, to admit a lim
number of girls?daughters of Confederate
diera, who have been impoverished by thc ^
nnd tn afford then, a home, in order lu soi
them the means of thorough education. 1
will be pl need under thc supervision of a disc?
ard experienced linly, us Matron. For thc mt
of their education and board, however, thc Re
of Coal roi makes earnest appeal io thc liboral
benevolent. Tuition for them can bc obtained
some of thebes: schools in I lie city of Charles
atone-half the liguai raus: and thc zeal and dc
minni iou of the young ladies to secure ino mc
uf self-support will, doubtless, ensure duublo
ordinary progress lo that coveted result.
Fortunately, also, thc spacious premises o<
pied by the "Home" has nlforded sheller toper.?
in need who do not come within the exact lette
the pnrpose of the Institution, but who have g
\y availed themselves of thc privilege of occu
ing rooms in thc building which were not immi
afvly required by those for whom i hey were ori;
ally designed. Thc eagerness with which Im
have availed themselves of even a lemporay si
ter, which they covenanted cheerfully io resign
soon as i: should bc needed by those having a pi
claim, does but indicate the extremity!" wh
wc arc reduced, ihc patient magnanimity vt
which it is borne, and the timeliness, of even
least effort nnd prayer for its relief.
While thanking mosl gratefully all w.ho have
ristcd us in this undertaking, wo earnestly en?r
them r.ot to rel?x their generous endeavors en
half of ;!ic "Hume."
There are many wants of its ?tunales which
are unable :o relieve: and wc feel timi our wi
is inc?mplete until we.pintr oui l?i? full measure
comft"*', r.pun thoa; whose protectors yielded
their lives in defence of their homes and ours.
We fully realize the va?t importance of our t
derlnking?tis pravo responsibility. Wc knowe
work to lie a noble one?lu comfort thc widow :.
I thc fatherless, nnd to shelter lim homed -ss. The
fore, willi an abiding fniih in thc kindness of <
people, and a confident Irusl in lite hencvoh
promplinjrs of humanity, we earnestly c''?:imm
the ??Humi:" io ihc liberal and the phUaariiro]
i everywhere.
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For tit: Anderton TatrlUyrncet.
JOIN THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
If you belong io that parly mani fest it ia- :?:
have dunc recently:) by attaching yourselves ti
Di moil alic club. "Lei yonrligh: shine i?.>" ?*> : : c
may sec your gt.od works, and lu benefit tc J I
thom."
A goodly number of (he citizens around i'cnsl
(-'reek Precinct met on Tuesday, 2d inst.. !<? cn
their baliots fur District officers ; but owing
some misunderstanding amongst the officials i
some other cause, probably not being able to ol
lain managers, that could or- would tako the ?rc
clad, wc were disappointed. It was then suggeste
by some of thc citizens to organize a Democrat
club lo bc known as thc Brushy Creek Democrat
club, which was agreed to by nearly all presen
Wm. D. Sitton, Efq., was called to thc Chair, au
read tho Constitution, which had been previousl
prepared. Col. Wm. ?j. Dickens wa? then calle
upon to address thc citizens upon their duly, an
thc importance of organizing and attaching them
selves lo such a club.
We will not trouble you. Mr. Editor, with thc en
tire speech, which was very lengthy, but suffice it t
say thc arguments produced were able, eloquent
and to Ihc point, which caused a very cnihusiaslii
meeting. All seemed well pleased with the abb
discourse. 1 think lie doue himself quite an houoi
upon the occasion. Even the opposite purty up
predated his remarks?though lhere seemed to be
scarcely any opposite parties present. When thc
Constitution was submitted lo the people, ?twas
signed by nearly all, while ant' colored.
After the Colonel had closed his remarks, Ihc
Chairman again read (he Constitution, which is
similar to all other Democratic Constitutions.
The Constitution was then submitted to the peo?
ple, which was unanimously adopted and signed
(ns I said before) by nearly all present, with few
exceptions, duly iwo (colored) 1 think refused to
sign it.
The club al Ihc first meeting number over forty,
and a fair prospect lu swell it to uver a hundred in
a short lime.
After thc Constitution was signed, some one
moved that ti Committee of Five bc appointed to
nominate suitable officers to govern thu club, which
is io consist ufa President, two vice-Presidents, a
Secretary and an Executive Committee, consisting
of Three.
Abraham Kiley. Chairman of the Committee I
to nominate officers, reported the following nomin?
ation, viz :
President.?Xi. D. Silton, Esq.
Vier-?'residents.?.1. P. Sillon and Wm. M. Orr.
Secretary.?lohn F. Stone.
Executive. Committee.?John Richardson, J. W.
B. Orr, Maj. John Long.
On motion, the above nominations for officers |
were confirmed.
Adjourned lo meet cn Saturday, 20th June, at |
3 o'clock.
JOHN F. .""ONE, Secretary I
l'ir the Anderson intelligencer.
FIEECETOWN DEMOCRATIC CLUB,
According to previous arrangement, the Pic
town Democratic Club met at Wilson's Tan;
on Saturday, Otb inst. After appropriate renn
from Dr. Gaillard and Col. W. 3. Dickens,
! constitution was read, and an opportunity off
for enrolment, when twenty-four enrolled t
names.
Tho Club then appointed a committee for thc
pose of nominating permanent officers, which (
millee reported as follows:
Pr?sident.?Dr. C. L. Gaillard.
I7c? Pr?sidents.?W. Duckworth-and J. Jami
Secretary.? F. G. Carpenter.
Executive Committee ?Dr. John Hopkins, R
Anderson, John Harper, Elijah Owen, and M
Williams.
Tho above nominations were unanimously
firmed by the Club.
On motion.
Resolved, That this Club adjourn to mee
Piorcotown on the first Saturday in July next,
o'clock p. m.
Resolved, That tho proceedings of (his mee
be published in thc Anderson Intelligencer.
C. L. GAILLARD, Pres'
F. G. Cat: pester, Sec.
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ADMISSION OF THE SOUTHERN STATES
The bill for the admission of six Southern St
has passed both houses of Congress, in the
nosed form, which include? thc several amt
ments, wc believe. The bill for the adinissio
Arkansas had bee? previously passed, and I
bills aro now in the hands of the President :
Resolrcd, That each of the States of North Ci
linc. South Carolina, Louisiana. Georgia, Alabi
arid Florida, shall bc entitled and admitted to 1
reseninlion in Congres? us a State of thc Un
when the Legislature of such Suite shall have tl
ratified thc amendment to the Constitution of
United States, proposed by the Thirty-ninth C
gross, nnd known as anide fourteen, as follow;
Article?Section I. All persons born or nu
ralized to the United States and subject, to
jurisdiction thereof, are citizens ol' thc Uni
Slates, and of the Stute wherein they reside.
State shall make or enforce any law which si
abridge the privileges or immunities of citizen;
the United States. Nor shall any Slate dept
any person of life, liberty, or property, with
due process of law, nor deny to any person wit
the jurisdiction thc equal protection of thc laws
Section 2. Representatives shall be apportioi
among the several Slates according to the resp
tivc numbers, couutiug the whole number of r.
sons in each State, excluding Indians not taxi
but whenever the right to vote at any election
oledora of President and Vice-President of
United States. Representatives in Congress, exe
(ive and judicial officers; or the members of
Legislature thereof, is denied to any of thc m
inhabitants of such State.-, being twenty-one ye
of age. itml citizens of the L'nited States, or in r
way abridge, except for participation in rebelli
or other crime, the basis of representation thar
siia? bc reduced in ihe proportion which thc nu
ber of such male citizens shall bear to tho wh
number oT male citizens twenty-one years of ?
in timi State.
Section .'5. Nfl person shall l?e a Senator nrR
rcseutntivc in Congress, elector of President
Vicc-Presid-Tit. or bold any office, civil or mili
ry, under tho United States, or any State, wi
having previously taken an oath ns :i mein bar
Congress, or ns officer of the United Stales, or
a member of any Slate L?gislature, or its an ex
ulive or judicial officer of ?my State, to supp
the Constitution ul'thc L'uiii'd States, sha!! hu
engaged in insurrection or rebellion again.-! t
same, or given aid or comfort to thc enemies ihei
of: but Congress may hy a volo of two-thirds
each Mouse, remove undi disability.
Section 4. The validity or 'he public debi oft
I United Slate?, authorized by ?nw. indu ling dd
incurred for the payment ol' pension-mid bounti
forservice in s' ppressinginsurrection orrcbcliiii
shalt ::?:? be ipn-.-uniied. low neither ii > Unit'
States nor any Stale sli???i a-sume or pay nay d?
or "tilica:hm incurred in aid itf insurrection orr
hellion against th? United States, or claim for t
loss or ciuui:cij'aiio;i ?if any slaves, l ut ?,\\ c??;
debts, d.:ig'i::..ii;. u;: d-::.i..; si.all be held Wog
Sect bu ?"?. The Congress, of the United Stat
shall have pnwev !?> eil force, by nppropiialc legi
lat ion. the pt o vi di ' a - o! 11: '.sj an ide.
Also upon fiiRowpig fundamental cornlitioi!
Thai there never shn?l be in ?ticli State any deni
or abridgement of the d?crive franchise io ai
person by reason or en ncuauat of race or cole
excepting Indians not luxe*!.
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THE MILITARY VS. THE PRS?5.
MoxTiioMEiiV, June 11.
On thc Gib cf June a paper ?ii this city con i ai ni
the following p.ira grap li :
??We arc i qiteste ! by soldier-* on duty ?it titi? pla
to state. i!.:it ai ihc nigger carpel-hag and seal
wag meeting, held ar Gie capitol on Saturday ntgli
th? Kddiers gave ihrcc groans for Oran:, ihr.
cheers fur Mei'?e.Uan and titree cheers for Andre
Johnson. the\ v. -re given up by the soldiers wit
I :i hearty gout! will, and rolled from the capitol i
thc artesian bisis. We are also requested by il
soldicts to P?ate. :h;.t any assertion contrary i
this is a base falsehood. Tln-se soldiers say tin
are white mon am! have no luve for carpel-bagge)
and scalawags."
In consequence of the above thc following onie
which appealed yesterday, has boen issued by Gel
Shepperd, co m m a in I in g thc sub district ol' Ah
bania :
If K.VOtJI* ABTKRS Sftl-DlST.. of A I. AR am A, 1
MiiNTr.OMKltv, Ala., June 1!, IVOS, j
General Orders Yo. 22.
The is-ue ul* the Montgomery Advertiser, cf ye?
tcnlay, contains a statement which, if in ih
slightest degree trite, deserves the reprobation ti
every right-minded soldier in this sub district
The statctneni alluded to applaud*, incites am
stimulates soldiers io insubordination un.(disgrace
by lim publication that sonic have uttered groan
against thc General of our army (0 whom tiie conn
try bas awarded such a commission for his pre
eminent service in suppressing a rebellion, ainict
tit the destruction of our Republic and freedom a:
a people. The soldiers in this sub-district an
therefore assured that it is a plain duly to rebuke
in 11 becoming manner, every e flo rt mnde by tlx
publishers ol' newspapers, or by other individuals
tending lo incite disgraceful acts and insubordina?
tion, and also tu abstain from any expression of po?
litical opinion as to persons or parties. Tims maj
soldiers make manifest thal they arc meritorious
and incapable of being led astray hy the evil mind?
ed, nnd las! of nil by liio^e who hare caused the
pall of death in cover a million soldiers.
By order of Colonel and Pi evi t Rrigadier General
C. L. SHEPPERD.
W. T. Haute, Brevet Major General tr.s.a., a.a.O.
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THE CONFEDERATE LEAD AT ANTIETAM.
We lind the following resolution, passed al a re?
cent meeting of thc trustees of thc Antietam Na?
tional Cemetery, in several of our exchanges, and
take pleasure in presenting tho same beforo our
people :
Resolved, That a committee of three be appoint?
ed lo lake such .-teps as may be deemed necessary
for the purchase and inclosing of additional ground
adjoining the present Cemetery fur thc purpose of
interring the Confederate dead therein, in accord?
ance willi the letter uf Ihc law of Maryland, in?
corporating ihc Antietam National Cemetery, and
Ihc Southern Slates are hereby invited to make
thc necessary appropriai ions in aid ol' tho pro?
posed object, with the view Ilia! all Confederate
dead buried upon 1 he soil of Maryland mny he re?
moved io said ground for interment. Thc fore?
going is offered and has been adopted ir. thc spirit
i-f comity of Slates.
CORRECTION.
An error occurred last week in changing the
tinto for the next regular meeting of Relton Lodge,
which will bc held on Thursday, the '2<\ of July,
instead of thc -Dh, ns erroneously printed.
In this connection, wc will state thal the time of
meeting of II ?rum Lodge, No. t?S, has again bee n ,
changed, -.nd thal regular meetings will hereafter j
t ike place on Cc ?ccoud Monday night in every j
mon. i. '
WHAT IS A CARPET BAGGER 1
Although this Bcction of thc State has never
been overrun with carpet-bag politicians, our
readers are familiar with their customs and habits
and will doubtless appreciate the following picture
from the Planters Banner, published in Louisiana:
Before tho devil in his malignity ever invented
a carpet-bagger, he first invented snakes, fleas,
scorpions, tarantulas, centipedes, mosquitoes,
gnats, hyenas, owls, buzzards, hawks, vultures, Al?
ligators, stingarees, gars, sharks, chigres, and
; vampyres ; nnd to concentrate all the meanness
! and deviltry in creation, he puts these in a caul?
dron and boiled them down and produced, a carpet
bagger, as the grand masterpiece of Satanic hate.
And Satan smiled when his eyes first rested on his
last born and favorite bantling.
Special gjto&ts.
Masonic Celebration.
The Members of the Walhalla Chapter and
Blue Ridge Lodge will have a CELEBRATION on
WEDNESDAY, tho 24th of June, instant, St.
John's Day. Grand Master Ona is expected to be
present, on that day, with other distinguished gen?
tlemen of thc Fraternity, who will deliver Ad?
dresses. Companions and Brethrea are invited to?
bo present and participate in the festivities of the
day. Tho public arc also invited. A sumptuous
DINNER will bc prepared for the occasion by the
Ladies, thc proceeds of which will be applied le?
the Methodist E. Church, South, at this place.
C. C. LANGSTON,.
Chm'n Committee of Arrangements.
Walhall., June 10, 1868 52?2
HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A/. F.\ M.\
A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM
\ LODGE will be held iu the Lodge Room on MON
' DAY NIGHT, July 13, 1868, ct eight o'clock.
Brethren will take due notico ana govern them?
selves accordingly.
By order of thc W..-. M.*.
GEORGE W. FANT, Sec.
June 10, 18CS 51?4
Burning Bask Chapter, No. 7, R.\A.\M.\
A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING
BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Ohapter
Room on MONDAY NIGHT, July 6, 1868, at
seven o'clock Companions will assemble with?
out further notice.
By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P..?
GEORGE MUNRO, Sec.
June 10, 18(18 51 4.
Belton Lodge, No. ?, A/. F.\ M.\, H D.
A R EG ULA lt COMMUNICATION OF BELTON
LODGE will be held in thc Lodge Room at Belton,
S. C., on THURSDAY, July 2d, 18G8, at 10
o'clock A. M. Brethren will take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
Dy order of the WV. M.*.
WARREN D. WILKES, Sec
June D\ 1SC8 51 4
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growth of hair upon a bald head or beardless fncer
also a recipe for the removal of Pimples, Blotches,
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chnrge foy addressing
Tii?S. F. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
823 Broadway, New York.
Sept. IS. l?K7. 14
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Sen:. !S, IS?7. 14?
E?tROSS OP YOUTH.
A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner?
vous Debility. Premature Decay, nnd all thc effects,
of youlhi'ui indiscretion, will, for the sake of suf
i fering humanity, semi free to all who need it, tho
I recipe and directions for making the simple rcmc
J dy ly which he was cured. SntTorors wishing to
j profil by thc advertiser's experience, can do so by
i addressing, in perfect confidence.
JOHN B. OGDEN,
42 Cedar Street, New York.
June II?. |:V,7 1 ly
PARTICULAR NOTICE.
THE person who has an India Rubber Breast
Pump belonging to Dr. W. H. NARDIN will con?
fer a favor by returning the same immediately.
June 17, ?SWS 52 * 1
INTERNAL REVENUE.
? WILL atlend at Anderson Court House on MON?
DAY, 22nd of June, for the purpose of reccving
Taxes. J. W. COBB, Dep. Col.
June 10, I SOS 52 1
TAKEN UP,
AT Belum, a bay marc MULE, blind in the left
eye. and in good order. Thc owner can have her
bv proving property and paving expenses.
' 1 WM. HOLMES.
Jig?" Abbeville J'rcss copy.
June 17, IStiS 52
Mc(MbIco?!
At Reduced Prices !
1000
1000
5000
LBS. Baltimore Hams, 16jj,
lbs. Baltimore Shoulders, 15.
lbs. Baltimore Sides, 18 to 20.
For sale by
Kcesc ?Sc 3?.2Ciilly>
No. IO Granite Row, Anderson C. H.
June 17, IStiS 52 2
EXECUTOR'S SALE.
WILL be sold nt Anderson Court House on.
MONDAY, 22nd J UNE hiot.,
The "Hall" Tract of Land,
Belonging lo the Estate of tue late Col. D. A. Led
better, containing
69S ACRES,
MORE OR LESS,
Lying on the Blue Ridge Railroad, near rerryville.
All fresh land.
Terms made known on dav of sale.
JOSEPH K. BROWN, Executor.
June 17, 1T08 52 1