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\'^a&mtm ?ftticlligeucev Wednesday Morning, July 15th CENSUS OF ANDERSON. WQ are indebted to Mr. NEWTON SCOTT, Chi? Marshal, for the following statement of the popi .lotion of thia town : Whlto males between the- ages of 16 and 60, - 14 Cobrad .? ? " " ~- 8 Whi?> .? over 21 yoars of age, - - -12 Colored M ' .* M " - - - 10 Total white popolation, 689 ; total colored pop? lat?oo, "22, making th* entire population, 1411. -o--, MASONIC. "We have received' a note from B. RCSH CAMI . SELL, Eaq., Grand Lecturer of this State, statin that he will be at Anderson on Monday, 3rd day c .August next. An extra communicat ion of Hirar. Lodge, No. 68, will be held at 3 o'clock p. m. o - , that day, and the regular convocation of Burnin, - Buiih Chapter, No. 7, takes place that night, a carly candle light. Bro. CAMPBELL will visit botl of theie bodies at the time designated, and all in ,. terestedwill take due notice and govern themselve accordingly. . - . .> ("SAND "MOBAL ENTERTAINMENT.. X E. Boss &Co., with their Phantasmagoria gaTe entertainments in this village on Monday an< Tussday nights. Wo were present for a shor time? tt e first evening, and found quite a large at tendance of citizens, including many ladies an< children, who Beamed well pleasod with tho exhibi tion. The views are scriptural, moral and amua ing, and readily afford instruction and entertain mont. Appropriate and excellent music, was fur nished, and a colored boy gave some extraordin?r' imitations of beasts and birds, particularly that o the mocking bird. The gentlemen comprising tbi troupe are all Southerners, we believe, and deserv? patronage for their moral and instructive exhibi - tion. -?t?- . ADDRESS TO. THE PEOPLE. "Hem.. JAMES L. OUR has issued an address t< the people of South Carolina, embracing a reviev of his idministratiou for the past three years, anc defending tho policy he bas pursued since the pass age of the Reconstruction Act9. Like every th inf emanating from him, it is an able paper, and \, ca? thy of its author. While not agreeing with hu . course in many particulars, we are not disposed U criticise' his conduct, and shall certainly not im : pngn his motives, believing that he was actuatcc ? ' "by a desire to preserve peace and harmony in th< State. History will accord to him every justice - and on his retirement from the perplexing care; of office, it would be manifestly improper to assai] him, now that he is placed beyond the influence ol public opinion. This address of Gov. ORE will appear in our next issue. -* FLEE? On Wednesday morning last, 8th inst., about 8 o'clock, the alarm of fire aroused tho citizens ol '. this village, and proceeding in the direction indi? cated by the alarm, we found ihnt the outbuildings on the premises of WM. S. KEEBE, Esq., were beini devoured by the.flames. With the exertions of our -' citizens, boba white and colored, the dwelling '- bouse tras saved, but the kitchen, smokehouse, and other buLdmgs adjacent were totally destroyed, making alosa of about $500. The fire originated in the kitchen, and was the result of carelessness on the part of servants. The air waa perfectly calm, and to this fact may be attribute! thc suc? cess achieved by the citizens in preserving the dwelling. Mr. REESE returns his thanks to all for their kindness and prompt assistance, by an ap " propriate card ia another column. There was no .insurance upon the outbuilding, although the residence and furniture were amply insured. DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. The annual catalogue of this institution has been received, for which we return thanks. Du? ring the session for 18C7-8, there were nincty - .seven students in attendance in thc collegiate, ac? ademic ?nd primary departments. We have be? fore commended the Due West Female College, and can now add that its merits are growing great or as the institution grows older, and its faculty are daily becoming more useful, having added ex? perience ta ability. The course of study is said to be thorough and comprehensive, while the great attractions, moral and social, of Due West society, cannot fail to exert a beneficial influenc e upon stu? dents. The whole expense for board, washing, fuel, and tuition in collegiate department, is put down at S179.7? per annum. The winter session* begias on the first Monday in October, the Annual Commencement having just closed. For any fur? ther particulars, address Rev. J. I. BONNEE, President, Due West, S. C. - ?-?* PERSONAL. R. M. STOKES, Esq., editor of the Asheville ?N. C.) JVetes, wag in town on Monday last, and did us tho honor of a friendly call'. We were pleased lo observe that the bracing atmosphere and healthy region of Asheville were assisting our old! friend to sustain his youth and beauty, and also to learn from, him that the people ofthat section were extending an ample support to his excellent . journal, which is the best newspaper ever publish, ed in Western. North Oarolina. Mr. STOKES is the authorized agent of an immigration society located in Richmond, and visited Anderson to con? fer-with Gen. HARRISON, thc President of the Blue Ridge Railroad, it being the purpose of that society to colonize emigrants upon the line of this railroad. We hope to give further information on this point hereafter. Hon. JAMES L. ORR, now es-Govcrnor of this Stale, arrived home on Saturday la3t. We learn that the Governor will only remain a few days, however, as he expects to visit the great North? west on private business of importance. -4? AXE, HOOK: AND LADDER COMPANY. The young men of this village arc determined to OTganwa force to render assistance in time ef fire, and contemplate 0>e inauguration of an Axe, Hook and Ladder Company at an carly day. Fifty signatures have already been obtained, aud there are many others alive to tho project who will aid - and assist the undertaking. A regular fire com? pany, With engine and hose would cost more than . $b'e town can afford at present, even wera it practi? cable, and hence these young men seek to obtain the next best means of preventing ? general confla? gration, in case fire breaks out. Wc are sure that property-holders will encourage this movement, and lend ready assistance towards perfecting the orgrnization and equipping members. Persons de? sirous of joining will find thc list of signatures with Mr. J. BAY?.18 LEWIS, at the store of WATSON & Co. j Contributions would also be received, we have no doubt, and servo to Btiinuhuc the j-oung men in their good work. For the purpose of organizing I tho. Company, a meeting will shortly he hold, ?f | which dna notice will be given through these col- I .rons. THE CONTESTED SEATS FROM THIS DISTRICT. It was announced last week that the members elect"from this "District to the Legislature had re? ceived certificat es of their election from Gen. CANBT, and we then presnmed^thafc there would be no fur? ther contest an the subject. But it seems that the defeated Radical candidates were dissatisfied with the decision of the military authorises,, antie:> deavored to prevent the members eloct from quali? fying and taking their seats. They succeeded in having the matter discussed by tho House of Rep? resentatives for several days, which resulted in an ignominious defeat of their purpose to keep out the Domocrats. But even thon they were not sat? isfied, and gave notice of a contest, which will bo before the Judiciary Committee. We have not suc? ceeded in obtaining the grounds of protest, but feel assured that they contain nothing beyond what has already been decided by the military as insufficient and groundless. In all probability, this proceed? ing will cost, the State soveral thousand dollars, for witnesses must bo summoned and a great deal of time devoted to inquiring into the conduct of the election in. April last What a magnificent faree I The Radical party ia this District are in a hopeless minority, and if the election was ordered to take place again, not less than seven hundred majority would be given in favor of the Democratic ticket. And yet, on the testimony of negroes, (several of thom convicted felons,) these Radical offico-seekerB are endeavor? ing to sot aside jhe will of the people, clearly ex? pressed. We will, however, do some of the negroes the justice of saying that their testimony was ob? tained through threats of vengeance by their League masters, and at least one of them was com? pelled by his sease of right to furnish an affidavit contradicting the statement made by bim when ia the hands of the League. The charges alleged in tho affidavits sent to Gen. CAXBY were against the managers of election at this place, for fraudulent conduct and unlawful in? terference with voters. These charges were fully met by tho managers, with incontrovertible evi? dence, sustaining their conduct, and branding their accusers with falsehood in almost every particular. It is worthy of note, in this connection, to state that Samuel Johnson, (colored,) a member of thc Republican State Cent ral Executive Committee, and who was appointed by that party to supervise the election, mado affidavit to the fact that the said election was conducted fairly, and honestly,, and that he was present during the time, and saw no evidence of froud or unfair dealing. It is to bo hoped that the evidence furnished to the military will prove sufficient to put a quietus to this mat? ter, without the necessity of taking persons from their homes and business, for the gratification- of the three Radical contestants. It is proper to add, that Mr. JAMBS WEBB, who wa3 a candidate on the Republican ticket, manager of elections and one of the Registrars, has de? clared that he would not serve if the Legislature should pronounce in his favor; that the election was altogether fair, and thc party nominating him were defeated. He has had no share in all this proceeding, and is now engaged in his usual avo? cation at home, satisfied that there are no just grounds for contesting the seats of the members elected by the Democratic party from this District. --o-; MESSAGE OF GOV. OBS TO THE LEGISLATURE. We are in receipt of a pamphlet containing two hundred'pages, embracing thc Message of his Ex? cellency Governor JAS. LJ ORB, with accompanying documents prepared for the called session of thc Legislature, July, ISoS. We have no hesitation iu pronouncing this work as thc most valuable con? tribution to the State archieves ever presented to the Legislature. It comprises a succinct general review of the condition of affairs, material and in? dustrial now existing in the State, and in addition to the inestimable advantage of such a document to inexperienced legislators such as now govern the State, the future historian will be uided by its statistics to present a striking view to posterity of our real situation in these troublous times. Con? sidered in th?3 light alone, Gov. ORR is entitled to thanks for the industry and ability shown in the preparation of this document. Accompanying the message, there are a number of interesting docu? ments, to wit: 1. Report of the Comptroller-General. 2. Report of the Treasurer. 8. Report of the Regents of the Lunatic Asylum. 4. Report of the Commissioners of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. 5. Beport of the Commissioner of Immigration. 6. Report of the Chairman of the Faculty of the University of South Carolina. 7. Report of thc Engineer and Architect and Superintendent of tito Penitentiary ; also his Sup? plemental Report.. 8. Proceedings of tho Commission to inquire into the management and treatment of prisoners in Penitentiary. 9. Report of pardons granted and reasons there? for. -o MESSAGE OF GOV. SCOTT. The Message of Gov. SCOTT, of which we gave a brief abstract last week, has been presented to the Legislature. It is a lengthy document, and em? braces many valuable suggestions to the new law? givers, which we trust will bc profitably considered. Of course, there are many ideas contained in this message not agreeing with our mode of thinking, but wo are free to declaro that Gov. SCOTT has shewn good sonso in many of his recommendations and evinced a degree of fairness rather surprising. His advocacy of ?he Blue Ridge Railroad and other improvements looking to the material pros? perity bf the State, if steadily followed, will gain thc applause of both parties, and make him friends among the intelligent citizens and rightful ownors of the soil. Indeod, if ho is not actuated by prin? ciple, policy ought to induce him to make his ad? ministration moderate aud conservative. As a Western man, coming from a State where negro suffrage has been condemned by 50,000 majority, Gen. SCOTT cannot sympathize with the axtreme men of his own party in endeavoring to foist igno? rance and misrule upon au enlightened people. We hope lo publish the message in full next week. A RADICAL CRIES FOR BELIEF. Ono Doctor NEWTON J. NEWELL, late member of the so-called Reconstruction Convention, and at present engaged^in the disreputable business of seeking to represent a people in tho L?gislature who have rejected him and his party by an over? whelming mnjority, has returned to this office a copy of tho Intelligencer with tho following endorse? ment : "I presume my time of subscription is out. You will discontinue it and releve yours" Now, we don't object to his spelling, for that's natural with men of his transcendent geniuB and associations. But we beg to inform the aforesaid that no account was kept against him, and if he is not too anxious fur relief in the premises we would like to send him an occasioual copy, just for him to know that the paper ha? survived this terrible blow, and I liai Hie Kails are properly remembered in tliepo columns. Here is a couplet in homely phrase, expressive of our sentiments : '.Rack back, Davy ; stand back, Dan ; fl rather bc a nigger than a mean whito man. " i THE MEETINGS NEXT SATURDAY. It will bo rememberod that a mass meeting c the farmers of Anderson District will be held n this place on Saturday next, 1 St h instant, for th purposo of organizing a Farmer's Aasociution. This is a moTcmcnt in which all classes are deep) interested, and the occasion will bring togethe the bone ana sinew of thc country, for d?lib?r?t io upon the most feasible plans for regulating labo and, improving agriculture in our midst. Th prim? movers intend to effect a permanent organi zation for th? general good, and are act uated b the highest motives of patriotism. In this the; will Be sustained by their fellow-citizens, and rc ceive tho hearty co-operation and good will c every well-meaning man in the community, j. large crowd is expected, and we are aware tba earnest, practical and working men will be pre pared to give shape and consistency to tho actio; of the meeting. All are cordially invited to come and by their counsels and advice give an ?mpetu to this movement worthy of its great objecta. In the afternoon, it is proposed to hold a mas meeting- of the Democratic Clubs of the District to organize for the Presidential campaign, by des igna?ng a Central Club, and selecting an Execu tive Committee to guide the action of thc party ii this contest. Tho clubs generally have appointci delegates, and this moeting will provo of vast ira portance to the party in this District, byan inter change of thought and sentiment on the great is sues of the day. One point we would like to impress upon ou fellow-citizens, and that is, that they come pre pared to do their work thoroughly, and that ther be no undue haste to get through with these im portant matters. We must have free and unrc served consultation on every point, and evince i determination to work harmoniously and with i perfect understanding. -o OUE OUTSIDE PAGES. The great length of Gov. ORR'S message to thi Legislature precludes the possibility of our placinj the whole of il before OUT readers in to-day's is sue. We have, therefore, selected somo of thi most important portions for this issue, and expec to devote-as much space to this important docu ment next week. The speech, of Gov. SEYMOU? on- taking lh< chair as permanent President of tho Nationa Democratic Convention cannot fail to elicit tin plaudits of our people. Now, that he is I he stan dard-bearer of the Democracy, these utterance; prior to a. nominatiou so flatteringly tendered an of the greatest import, and we trust that ever} reader will give them an earnest perusal. Tbt platform, upon which the party has entered th? Presidential contest will be found accompanying the speech, of Gov. SEYMOUR, and is one of ll? most admirably conceived enunciation of princi? ples within our knowledge. The ring of the true metal is hoard, and there are no uncertain intona? tions. Bold, straightforward and manly in every respect, the Radical party is arraigned for corrup? tions and abuses, and a departure'from the origi? nalfliith- of our fathers. Upon this platform, the Democratic party eau- enter with spirit into thc campaign, and by gamest effort and the hearty co? operation of all men opposed to the destruction ol our republican theory will beat buck the waves ol fanaticism, and bring thc government safe and enharmed from thc fiery furnace into which it has been plunged by reckless demagogues. Au edilorial from the Phecnix, commenting upon the action of the Legislature in'refusing to nllow the Anderson members to qualify and take their scats, und covering a neatly drawn paper from Messrs. M our. s und WILSON, will also bc found upon our fourth page to-day. Besides these in? teresting articles, there are others of a miscella? neous character. THE LEGISLATURE. This body convened ou Monday, 6lh iastant, in accordance with tho proclamation uf the Governor elect. The Lieutenant Governor not being present, the Senate was organized by electing Maj. D. T. CORBIS, one of the Senators from Charleston coun? ty, President pro tem. Thc House was organized by the election of F. J. MOSES, jr., to the Speaker? ship, by a bare majority of ll'. His election was opposed by W. J. W MITER, negro from Beaufort, in an able speech, claiming for his own race that distinguished houor, and denouncing the scalawags and carpet-baggers for their greediness in filling all the important offices. He demanded as a right that tho colored mau should be supplied with otfi : ces, rind if the, party could not stand the weight of the black mari in doing him justice, the parly had better go to pieces. He coacluded by nominating R. B. ELLIOTT, colored, of Edgefield, for Speaker. This appeal, however, was disregarded by the ne? groes, and MOSES was selected to lead them iuto tho promised land. It is now thought that Wrur PER could have been elected without any (rouble, if his friends had nominated him. The delegates from Anderson were ordered \o stand aside, al? though they had Gen. CANUY'S certificate of elec? tion, and occupied precisely the same position of all the members. Both Houses invited Gov. ORR to communicate any information he might have about the general condition of the State. On Tuesday, the mossagc was sent into both Houses, and produced n good impression. The Senate passed the Constitutional Amendment, known as article fourteen, by a vote of 23 to 6. Those voting in the negative sire: BUCK, of Horry ; BIEMAN, of Oconec ; RIED, of Auderson ; ROGERS, of Piekens ; and SIMS, of . Lancaster-all Democrats. Several colored Senators said that they v/ere opposed to disfranchising any mau in tho Stat?, but voted for the amendment as a pub? lic necessity. There was nothing important done in (he House. On Wednesday, in tho Senate, notice was given of a bill to organize thc County courts, and a bill to validate thc laws of thc provisional government. Thc first bill divides thc Suite into eight circuits, which, of course, will necessitate thc election ol' eight circuit judges. It also provides fur three terms in each County, each year, of thc Courts of General Sessions and Common Picas; also thc times and places of holding those courts in each County. The jurors summoned to al lend thc Courts of General Sessions, shall also attend tho next ensuing Court of Common Pleas, except in the County of Charleston, i The House was occupied on Wednesday in a violent discussion over the propriety of admitting thc Anderson delegation, of which wc give au cdf torial report from tho Phoenix on our fourth page. Tho inauguration ceremonies 1 took place on Thursday in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, aud a large audience, lu tha Senate, Gov. SCOTT'S message was read and order? ed to bo printed. The bill reorganizing thc Coun? ty Courts and validating the laws of the provis? ional government received it? first reading. In the Hoiioc, thc question of privilcgo with regard to tho scats of tho Anderson delegation was settled by a vole of eighty-four to twenty-seven iu favor of tlic Democrats, and Messrs. MOORE, SLOAN and WILSON were then vworii in. Immediately there? after, notice of protest was given, aud the matter referred to thc Judiciary Committee Tho admis? sion of these members was made u test of tho strength of thc several aspirants for thc Senator ship. The Constitutional Amendment was then ratified; yeas 108, naya 10- -the Democrats only voting in tho negative. * . In thc Senate, on Friday, a resolution was adop? ted, providing for the appointment of a committee to inquire into and report the names of such per? sons who have been elected to office, and are dis? qualified by the constitutional amendment, in or? der that Congress may be petitioned, in proper cases, to remove their political disabilities. R. H. Cain, negro Senator from Charleston, gave notice that he would introduce a bill to repeal the negro code adopted in 1865. J. W. benny, of Charles? ton, wa3 elected Slate Printer. In the House, tho committee appointed for thc purpose of ascertain? ing thc most convenient place for the sitting of the Legislature, reportod that they could find no better place than Columbia. Governor SCOTT'S message was ihen read. A. 0. Jones, a mulatto from Beau? fort, was elected Clerk of the House, and J. F.F. CAMP, a white man from Spartanburg, was elected Scrgeant-at-Arms. The Speaker was authorized to appoint such subordinate officers as might be necessary to discharge the business of the House. Both Houses adjourned over until Monday last. -<t>-. THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES. Wc have no space in this issuo to give thc pro? ceedings of the National Democratic Convention, which adjourned on Thursday last, after a busy and harmonious session of five days. Three days were spent in ballotting for candidates, and on the twenty-second ballot, HORATJO SEYMOUR, of New York, was nominated unanimously for President. On the first ballot for Vice President, FBANK P. BLAIR, Jr., of Missouri, was chosen without oppo? sition. Thc result was received with immense ap pluso and caused great, enthusiasm. The closing scenes of thc Convention were pleasant and agree? able, Federal and Confederate officers mingling freely and pledging each other to work earnestly for the ticket. Gens. HAMPTON and FORREST made speeches, and were vociferously applauded. Wc copy the following from the Charleston Mercury : SETMOUR AND BLAIR. The nominations made by the Democratic Con? vention in New York gave universal satisfaction lo the members of that body, and we have every rea? son to believe that they will be equally welcomed throughout thc length and breadth of the land. Horatio Seymour is a distinguished statesman and au accomplished gentleman. Born of one of thc best families of New York he has for thirty years been prominent in thc politics of that State, and twice held (he highest ofiice in the gift of her people, without once condescending to those elec? tioneering tricks by which such honours are ton often won. He has long been one of the recog? nized leaders of thc Democracy of the United States, and has' ever stood firm by thc principles of . constitutional government, opposiug the Lincoln war from the beginning, aud doing all in his pow? er to bring about a peaceable solution of the diffi? culty. Prank P. Blair belongs to a family whose name occurs often in thc political history of tba United States during the last forty years. Differing with Seymour as to the war, he served hi the United States Army and rose to the rank of Major-General, but that his principles are sound on the great question of the day, is established by the follow? ing extract from one of his letters recently pub? lished : "There is but one way to restore the Govern? ment and the Constitution, and that is for the President elect to declare these acts null and void; compel thc army to undo its usurpations at the South, disperse the carpet-bag State governments; , allow thc white people to reorganize their own governments, and elect Senators and Uepresenla tives. The House of Representatives will contain a majority of Democrats from the Non h. and they will admit thc* Representativos elected by the white people of the South, and with the co-operation of the President it will not be difficult to compel the Senate to submit once more tb thc obligations of thc constitution. It will not be able to withstand thc public judgment, if distinctly invoked and clearly expressed on this fundamental issue, and it is (he sure way lo avoid all future strife to put tho issue plainly to the country." INAUGURATION AND ADDRESS OF GOV. SCOTT. On Thursday last, the General Assembly of this State convened in thc hull of the House of Repre sen tnt ives, lo witness thc inauguration of Gen. R. K. SCOTT, of Ohio, us Governor of the State of .South Carolina. The stage was occupied by seve? ral civil and military government officials, a few Northern ladies, and some colored men. After the iiieoibcrs had been seated, they were called to or dor by thc Speaker of tho House, when Gen. SCOTT entered, accompanied by ex-Gov. Orin, A. G. MACKEY, President of the lal? Reconstruction Convention, and J. A. NEAOLE, ciairman of the committee of arrangements for the occasion. After the Governor elect had beon introduced to the Speaker, prayer was offered by a colored clergy? man. Gen. SCOTT was then presented to thc Leg? islature and said : GENTLEMEN or THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY : The circumstances under which we meei makes it pecu? liarly fitting that wc should recognize thc hand of Divine Providence, not only in the great and pain? ful changes of the past, but especially in the im? portant events which have Asulted in the mceling of this General Assembly. On entering upon the duties of my office, it is right 'hat I should state, in general terms, the principles which will control me in administering the affairs of the State. It would be affectation not to recognize (he peculiar circumstances under which 1 have been elected Governor, and which must necessarily have great intiuence in shaping my course. Let me say, then, that I have no doubt as to the validity of nil the proceedings which have been had under tho reconstruction Acts of Congress, and that I assume this office, after having beeu elected by a large majority of thc voling population of thc Stale, with thc full determination tu exercise all ihejjowcrs belonging to the position-with the purpose always of pro? moting the best interests of the whole people. But while I believe that in my election the will of the majority of tho people of Soul h Carolina has found a fuller expression than ever before in her history, I cm, nt the same time, nwarc that an in? flucutiul minority of her people view the acts I which have resulted in the adoption of the Consti? tution under which wc are assembled, nu ! my elec? tion to thc office-ol'Hovernnr, as in violation of I their constitutional rights, and that they more or less earnestly ami honestly look forward to the time when these and all other acts done under thc authority of thc United States Government, sinco thc close of thc war, shall be declared null and void, lt is never wise in any community for thc majority to treat with indifference or unnecessary rigor the opinions and wishes of tho minority. In a community like this, where society is being I completely revolutionized, and where, as the result of that revolution, soreness and bitterness of feel? ing necessarily cxisL among all classes, but ' espe? cially among the funner ruling class, it is of thc ! very first importance Hitit wc. who represent the majority of thc people, shall exercise great moder? ation and forbearance in all that, wo do, so that we may disappoint both the hopes and fears ol' those who have prophesied concerning us a different re? sult. For my own part, while I sholl, within the scope i of my powers, firmly and consistently carry out tho principles of freedom laid down in the Consti? tution, and jealously seek to maintain thc rights of the poorest and the humblest citizen of thc Slutc, I hope lo be able to do this (buy in such a manner that large numbers of those who now stand ?aloof, foreseeing only evil to the Stute, will, ns lime rolls on, realizo thal tho extension of equal rights io those hitherto deprived of them instead of injuring ihe State, produces conleniincnl and prace, conditions precedent io thc growth of nu intelligent, strong ?nd prosperous peoplo. Had I not supposed that something could be done in this direction, I never would have dared to accept this trust?t thc hands of thc people There is a class of citizens who will probably, for many years, be unable lo contentedly uda themselves to thc nev order of things ; but I co fidently believe that this class is very small, a: that, as t ime nasses, it will beconie still small and less influential. With the great majorit however, wise laws, justly administered, will ha the effect of reconciling -them to the new Govcr mont; and I have no doubt that, ia a very she time, we may, upon the great essential principl of social order and political freedom, be a hap and united people. Upon you, gentlemen of the General Assembl will fall a large share of ?he responsibility win rests upon us all for tho security of the future. You will pardon me, therefore, if I urge upon y the exercise of great care, purity and moderati in all that you do. The Constitution adopted the people of the State, must be your guide. Whatever imperative duties it devolves upon yu must be performed without qualification ; b generally the Constitution is confined to the stat ment of certain fundamental principles, which n left for you and the people to apply, as time ai circumstances may demand. And so long as : man's right of liberty is imperiled by delay, it wise in matters of legislation "to make has slowly." The wisdom and moderation that characteriz the Convention, which framed our Constitutio argues favorably us to the future legislation of t State. I pray you to remember in all your actio as a legislative body, that you are to care for t wants of the whole people, without regard to clo or condition-while nothing should be done in spirit of revenge ; so we should be equally caref to avoid anything which might be construed in servility, or concession to unworthy demands. It is, however, upon the people at large, th the heaviest responsibility (for the future) mu rest. Constitutions and laws amount to uothin unless they are sustained by a virtuous and int? ligeut people. A community composed of peop who, on thc one side, are factious, faulfc-fiodii and suspicious, and on the other credulous ai indifferent, cannot espect te enjoy either peace < prosperity. The Confess of the United States has done a it can do for us by legislation. It has enabled i to form and adopt, a Constitution, which secures i all men equal rights ; and to organise a Govert ment under that Constitution, we must do thc rei ourselves. By wisdom, forbearance one with- ai other, sobriety, industry and education, we ma build up a State worthy of thc great nation i which we now form an indissolubable part, an fruitful of all blessings to ourselves and posterity From this place. I venture to ask thc people i South Carelinn, of all classes and conditions, t devote themselves earnestly to the promotion c good will and harmony. So far as is possible an consistent with duty, let us forget the past: an looking only to thc present and the future, srrn with cheerfulness and honesty of purpose, io tnak ourselves worthy recipients of the blessings wilie are sure to flow from a free Government. At the conclusion of his speech, Gen. SCOTT ar nounced that he was ready lo take thc oath c office, which was then administered to him by Di MACKEY. The oath is that prescribed by th State Constitution. Tho Phoenix, from which thi account is taken,says : Dr Mackey then advanced to the front of th singe and proclaimed that, by virtue of the au thorily invested in him by the Constitution c South Carolina, he declared General Robert King sion Scott Govornor of South Carolina. Ile con eluded with the invocation, "God bless thc Stat of South Caroling"-whereupon the Assembly with some exceptions not necessary to specify arose to their fee:, and having repeated the refrain waved hats and handkerchiefs, and cheered mos lustily. Tho scene, under thc circumstances, was to say the most of it, painfully suggestive, and, a we left the hall, with moistened eyes and doublin hearts, we whispered the earnest prayer, "Go save the State of South Carolina." -? For the Anderson Intelligencer. Ma. EDITOR : Having learned a few days agc and from a source which I deem lo bc altogethe reliable, thai a rumor ia in circulation that I ha become Republican in sentiment, and had attach eil myself to th? Union League, and as the origi nator of this falsehood ip still unknown to me, therefore presume (ba him whom he may) that h availed himself of my silence at thc timo I wa made the nominee of thut> party, as one of th District Commissioners, as being r. fit opportunit; for preferring this charge, with the view of ad vanciug his own interest, or, perhaps, that of hi friends. Be this as it may, however, it is oovcr (heless due alike to myself and friends that should thus publicly declare such rumor to be ut terly groundless and untrue, and in addition there to I would further give my reasons for my silonc on the occasion referred to. I am sure that m ono could possibly have been moro astounded thai myself when it was announced that I had beei chosen as one of the nominees of that party, am I fell disposed at first to doubt the truth of it, aa; if true, tho sincerity of the party. I did so be cause I had never affiliated with them as a party nor sympathized with them in sentiment; and bc lieving as I did that my past record would bo t< me a sulficieut security against the attempt of anj unprincipled and sycophantic office-seeker, ot whiffling politician, who might seek to create ? false impression on the public mind as to the mo? tives by which I was actuated, I therefore let th< matter pass wholly unnoticed. It is true I had never in my life been in thc habit of heralding my political views before thc public, always pre I ferring to furnish them with more substantial tes? timony of my devotcditcss to thc best interests of the country than mere empty or high-sounding declarations; and to do which, I have never failed when an opportunity was presented. Painful though it be to tue to speak ol' deeds done by my? self, yet this foul aspersion upon my character de? mands that 1 should give a brief statement of the course 1 have pursued since I became a citizen o? this country, as well as thc political sentiments which I entertain, and I challenge my calumniator lo compare records with me. lu the year 1843, I bid adieu to Ireland, the place of my nativity, and made my home in Abbe? ville District, in this State. But little more than two years had elapsed after my arrival before tho U. States became involvcc in a war with Mexico, in consequence of which the President of ihe United States made a call upon thc Governor of timi Slate for a given number of men to complete the ranks of the army. I felt it to be my duty to manifest my devotedncss lo my newly adopted country, consequently I volunteered as a private in what was afterwards known as thc Palmetto Regiment, and remained in it until the close of thc war; and if my aspersor would but do mc the favor io ex? amine my person, or make'inquiry of any of my brave comrades who composed that gallant little hand, I nm inclined to believe that ho would learn that. I have often been where, he hits never been namely, "close to the flashing of thc guns." Agnin. In the year 18(51, at thc commencement of thc late war, although opposed myself to thc State separating herself from the Federal Union, I nevertheless felt it to bo my duty to lay asido my own views, and take up artus in her defence. Accordingly I volunteered-not as a Quartermaster, nor with a positive assurauce of receiving un ap? pointment to any bomb-proof office of any kind, but as nprivate, after which I was elected Lieutenant, and afterwards promoted to Captain. But here I must again leave it to my friend, who has so gene? ral!;/ volunteered to be mg censor, to make inquiry for himself of thc officers in command over me, and the brave soldiers who fought under me, as to how I nclpil nij jmrt. (I do so because- I believo il to be impossible for any one who would bo guil? ty of publishing such a falsehood ns the ono re- ' ferred to, could ever summon courage sufScieut lo witneE3 for himself) J -_-_???nf iw^-i-any In conclusion, Mr. Editor, I will briefly stat* 1 that I am no Republican, nor never havo been thal is, according to the present acceptation of tho j term. At the same time, however, I want my friends, and the public generally, to fully under? stand that I am just as far from being an ultra Democrat. I regard the ultra doctrines of oithef party as being alike inimical to the interest and perpetuity ot that free and independent repub?> can form of government established by the Old Fathers of the country in 1789, for by following the dictates of the one, that Government was dis? severed, and by following the course of the other, it either has, or is about to be, utterly annihilated: Having said this much, which I suppose will be sufficient to place myself right before the commu? nity, I will close by giving my calumniator posi? tive assurance that whenever our country shall become in peril, and she should call upon hersons to defend her, that if he and all others who sought hiding-places during thc late war, will but join with me and my late compeers, there will be no necessity for the Legislature of this State passing an act giving to the military authorities the power to "rob both the cradle and the grave" in order to constitute an army for her defence. ROBERT JUNKIN. -o For the Anderson Intelligencer. NEAL'S CHEEK, Anderson District, S. C., 1 July 11th, 1868. / A Democratic meeting for Broadway Beat waa held at this place to-day-John Carpenter Waa called to thc Chair, and Capt. James B. Moore re? quested to act ns Secretary. D. A. Geer, Samuel Smith and R. S. Bailey were appointed a Commit? tee to nominate officers for the club. The Com? mittee nominated David Geer for President, James B. Moore and R. Q. Anderson for Vice Presidents, Samuel Brown Treasurer, and Wm. H. Haynio Secretary ; all whom were unanimously elected, S. D. Smith, D. F. Anderson and S. M. Geer were appointed an Executive Committee. The three last named gentlemen were also ap- ". pointed delegates to- meet the Central Club at An? derson on the 18th inst. The club adopted for its Constitution the same adopted by the Flat Rock Democratic club. The Constitution was signed by over thirty members. Col. R. S. Hill being present was called upon and addressed the meeting some forty minutes, in his usual pleasing and instructive style, which was attentively listened to aad highly appreciated. It was Resolved, That the Anderson Intelligencer be ro* quested to publish thc proceedings of this meeting. The club adjourned to meet again at this place on the 4th Saturday in this month, at 4 o'clock p.m DAVID GEER, President. WM. H. HAYNIE, Sec. Immediately after the Democratic meeting acf journed the farmers held a meeting-Samuel Drown in the Chair, and Wm. H. Haynie Secretary. Tho following named gentlemen were appointed delegates to meet the farmers of the District, in council, on the 18th inst., viz: John Carpenter, Aaron Vandiver, D.'F. Anderson, D. A. Geer, Wm. H. Haynie, Samuel Brown and J. B. Carpenter. SAMUEL BROWN^ Chm'n. WM. H. HAYNIE, Seo. -.-0 For thc Anderson Intelligencer: DARK CORNER DEMOCRATIC CLUB. At a meeting of thc citizens of thc Dark Corser, held on the 11th inst., for the purpose of organiz? ing a Democratic club, J. M. Simpson was ealled to the Chair and J. A. Gray requested to act aa* Secretary. On motion, a committee of five was appointed te draft a constitution, consisting of W. J. SimpsoH, Dr. A. G. Cook, J. Hall, W. H. Long and T. B, Wright. Thc Committee thereafter submitted a Constitua (ion, which was adopted, similar to other clubs ot* the District. The club then went into an election- of officers' with the following result r President.-D. J. Sherard'. Vice PrexidetUs.-J. Craft, J. Hall and Captain? L. Buchanan. Secretary.-J. A. Gray. Executive Committee.-W. J. Simpson, Dr. A. Gv Cook. W. O'Briant, W. D. Hatton andTf. H. Watt,. On motion, a committee of three, viz: Dr. A. Qt. Cook, Maj. W. J. Simpson and W. D. Hatton, Esq., was appointed by the chair to represent this club in the meeting to bc held at Anderson C. H. on the 18th July, for the purpose of organizing a District Central Club. On motion, it was Resolved, That the Editor of the Intelligencer be ! requested to publish the proceedings of this meet? ing. The club then adjourned to Tneet Friday, July' 2-fth, at Sherard's Store, ai IO o clock, ?. m. D. J. SHERARD, Pres't; J. A. GEAT, Sec. .-4? For the Anderson Intelligencer. MR. EDITOR : A portion of the citizens living in the vicinity of Dr. Milford's held a meeting at that place for thc purpose of forming a Farmer's Association. On motion, Dr. W. J. Milford wa? called to the Chair, and Capt. G. W. Belcher ap? pointed Secretary. T ie Chairman fully explain? ed thc object of thc meeting. After remarks from Rev. W. F. Pearson, W. B. Watson, Elijah Webb, Esq., and others, show ing thc great importance of such an association, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That we cerdially approve of the Mass Meeting to be held at Anderson Court House, for the purpose of organizing a Central Association of tl c Farmers of the District on thc lSth inst. Rrs-jlved, That tin's Association send three dele? gates to meet in counsel with said Association at Anderson Court House on the 18th inst. The Chair appointed the following members to represent this meeting in said Association : W. H. Watson, James Rcaty and Z. Hall. Alternate, Rev. W. F. Pearson. On motion, the Chairman was added to thc committee. Thc meeting then adjourned to meet on Tuesday, 21st inst. Thc Chairman appointed W. B. Wat? son, James Beaty, Z. Hall, Capt. D. L. Hall, Rev. W. F. Pearson a committee to draft a constitution for the government of this Association. On mo? tion the Chairman was added to this committee. On motion, it was requested that these proceed? ings be published in thc Anderson Intelligencer. W. J. MILFORD, Chm'n. G. W. BELCHER, Sec. m- II -J--^-?MM? ?bituarn. DILD, at Anderson, June 22d, 1868, Mrs. MART B. PR?VOST, wife of Joseph Pr?vost, in tho 57th year of her age. DIED, at his residence in Tippa-h comity, Miss., June 1st, 1868, Col. JAMES SIMPSON LIDDELL, in his sevcnty-cighih year. The deceased W8S born in Anderson, S. C., and eLiigratcd to Mississippi in 1841, where he resided up to his death. He leaves a widow, with children and grandchildren, to mourn his loss. Col. Liddell was a participant in tho war of 1814. He gave three sons to th? service of his country in 18G1-Samuel Baylis Al? fred fell at Gettysburg, Wm. Anderson at Chica mauga, and Charles Gaillard at Jonesborough, Geo. His health has been gradually failing him since their death. -Peace to his ashes."