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m&mm WnUXitymm.. Wednesday Morning, Aug. 5th. ES""~* All papers discontinued at the expiration of the time for which they have been paid. ggj~ No ? name entered upon the books unless the money, accompanies the order. ggy* A. cross-mark indicates that the- subscrip? tion is about to expire. J?g"j"* Specimen, copies always sent, upon appli? cation. CLTJB RATES. Ten copies for one year,- -- - - ?22.50 Twenty " " " " -? -.- - 40.00 For every club of twenty and'upwards; the getter up of the club will be entitled to either of the fol? lowing agricultural journals for one year as a pre? mium, viz: "Southern Cultivator," "American Agriculturist," or "Farm and Garden." The mon? ey must always accompany the order. 8?"?' The mass meeting at Greenwood on Thurs . day, 6th inst., (to-morrow,) will prove an inter? esting occasion, and it is hoped there will he a Urge attendance.. -OS?-??~~ B?? Wo learn that a political meeting, under the auspices of the Democratic Club, will take place at Belton on Saturday, 15th inst. Several addressed may be expected, and the public gene? rally ore invited to attend. -o "*?"*?**? The Associate Reformed Presbyterian, pub? lished at Due West, corrects a mistako made by us in. noticing the Female College at that place. In? stead of ninety-seven students in attendance last year, there were one hundred and- sixteen. --*-? PERSONAL. B. Rush Campbell, Esq., Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, has been in our town for the past several days, and has visited the several Masonic bodies in this village, diffusing light and instruction. We are pleased to observe . that our friend, tho Major, is looking hale and hearty. -Cs DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. The call issued for the assembling.of delegates to choose Electors on the Democratic ticket ap . pears elsewhere to day. It will likewise be seen that the meeting of delegates on Monday last ap? pointed Messrs. James A. IIott, E. L. Paiikeb and W. E. D. Gaullabd to represent this District in the 6aid Convention. EXIT C0NGRESS. Gongress has adjourned, and tho country, may bo congratulated. The iniquitous legislation pro? posed for the government of the Southern States, and the new impeachment schemo, both* failed to receive any serious consideration. The Radical party has more than enough to weigh it down al? ready, ar d its leaders thought adjournment, the best policy. -O We publish on our outside an interesting letter from D?ff G. Calhouu, Esq., on the resour? ces of tho up-country, which is copied from the Columbia- Phoenix. The advantages of this section are ably set .forth, and no doubt- will have an in? fluence towards advancing tho prospects of the Bloc Ridge Railroad, and thus socuro material Benefit to our present impoverished country. Other gentlemon of ability and experience! might with propriety aid in this good work. SEVERUS TAX ON SPIEITS, The new Revenue law imposes a tax of fifty cents on each proof gallon of spirits, but it is ne? cessary to givo an approved bond and pay a license tax at the rate of $-400 per annum. Where* whiskey is made, an additional outlay of about $1200 will be required to comply with the law, for the purchoso of meters, &c. Tho licenso tax will not be required before the middle of October. Parties expecting to make peach brandy should be careful to comply with all the requirements of the -o JB6"*- The Anderson Democratic Club held its first regular meeting on Saturday night last, in the front room over Cater & Walters' Drug Store, which has been fitted up expressly for this use.. There was a fair attendance of members, and the meeting .was pleasant and'agreeable, al? though there was no regular speaker on this occa? sion. Resolutions were offered and adopted, en? dorsing the platform and nominees of the Demo? cratic party, and taking a bold stand upon the political issues of the day. The meeting next Saturday night will doubtless prove more interest? ing, as an address is promised. TEE MEMBERS FROM ANDERSON. Up to this writing, (Tuesday morning,) we have received no definite information in regard to the contested election case from this District. Private advices give ns the assurance, howevor, that the Democrats will be unseated and tho election or? dered back to the people. Such a result would enable the white citizens of this District to set tho seal of condemnation upon the Radical faction, and return tho Democratio members by an over? whelming majority. "Personnc," the well in? formed* correspondent of the Charleston News, writing from Columbia on last Friday, says: The report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections will be made to the Legislature on Mon? day next. Gen. McGowan, of Abbevillo, yester? day argued the case for three hours before the committee in behalf of the Democrats. W. J. Whipper, (colored,) counsel for tho contestants, spoke about two hours. The probability is. that the Democrats will be ousted. -o GRAND MASS MEETING. It is proposed to hold a grand'Mass Meeting of | the up-country Democracy at this place on Wednes? day, 10th inst. Gen. Hamftom. and others will deliver addresses, and the occasion should bring forth a largo attendance of the yeomanry. Tho oommittee of arrangemonts announce tho pro? gramme in another column. Instead of a bar? becue, such as in oldcu times brought together vast concourses of tho pooplo, the popular plan in vogue at the North has been determined upon, and a "basket dinner" will entice the hungry and satisfy tho crowd expected. Everybody should come prepared to supply "all the world and the rest of mankind," and contributo to the substan? tial pleasures of tho occasion, and especially is this incumbent on the citizens of Anderson Dis? trict, whose hospitality will suggest a liberal pro? vision for our guests. But let every ono come to | hear tlie gifted orators, aud lend their enthusiasm to ?well the mighty chorus of a peoplo determined to. rescue their State from political thraldom. We trust that our friends of the Districts named in tho call will heartily unite in this demonstration, and that brethren of the press will publish tho call and urgo a general attendance ? Grant and Colfax clubs facetiously call them? selves "TannerB." Well, they will have the largest lot of radical "raw-hides" to sell after the "November elootion over known in this country. THE ELECTION OF ELECTORS FOR PRESIDE] ANS. VICE PRESIDENT. Thc approaching Presidential election will w ness for the first time in the history of Sou Carolina, the choice of Electors hy a popular vt in this State. The Constitution of 18G5 made tl innovation upon the old plan of choosing clcctc hy the Legislature, and it was then thought tl the white people would disehargo this duty 01 and for tho first time. Tho Constitution une which, wc now exist, framed hy a mongrel Convi tion last- Fobruary, makes the same provision tho following manner, to wit : Article 8th, section Oth, on the Right of Suffrage. "Presidential electors shall bo elected by the pt pie." This settles tho question, therefore, which I recently been agitated at Washington and eli where, so far as this State is concerned, in regn to the choice of electors, whereby it is proposed devolve this duty upon- tho Legislature, as fi merly. Unless its plainest provisions are to nullified by tho Legislature now acting for t Stater the Constitution must be obeyed in tl particular, and the election of electors for Pre dont and Vice President must devolve upon I people of South Carolina, both white und colon .While contemplating this fact, wo have thoug ' that it might not be amiss to mako our readers I miliar with the offico aud duties of Electors, a tho manner of casting the voto of tho respocti States for tho highest offices in the gift of t American people. Of course, thero are many whom this will prove stale information, but und the practico heretofore pursued by South Carolir the people generally wore not made acquaint with the details of President making, and hen we propose to supply the necessary informatic The twelfth amendment to the Constitution of t 1 United States provides as follows : ? "The Electors shall meet in their respecti States, and vote by ballot for President and Vi President, one of whom, at least, shall not bc inhabitant of tho same State with themselves ; th shall name in their ballots the person votod for President, and in distinct ballots the person vot for as Vico President, and they shall make distir lists of all persons voted for as President, and all persons voted for as Vice President, and of t number of votes for each, which listB they sin sign and certify, and transmit scaled to tho seat the government of the United Suites, directed tho President of the Senate ;?the President of t Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate ai House of Representatives, open all the certificat and the votes shall then bo counted ;?the pcrsi having tho greatest number of votes for Presider shall be the Prosident, if such numb?r be a ra jority of the wholo numbor of Electors appointe! and if no porson havo such majority, then fro the persons having the highest numbers not e cceding three on the list of those voted for President, thc House of Representatives shall cboo immediately, by ballot, tho President. Dut choosing the President, thc votes shall be taken 1 States, tho representation from each State havii one vote ; a quorum fur this purpose shall consi of a member or members from two-thirds of tl States, and a majority of all the States shall be n cessary to a choice. And if tho House of Ropr sentatives shall not choose a President, vrhcaev the right of choico shall devolve upon them, befo: the fourth day of March next following, then ll Vice President Bhall actas President, as in tl oase of the deatli or other constitutional disabilil of the President. The person having tha grcate number of votes as Vice President, shall be ti Vice President, if such number be a mnjority i the whole number of Electors appointed , and if s person have- a majority, then from tho two highc: numbers on the list, thc Senate shall choose tli Vice President; a quorum for the purposo sha consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Scnr tors, and a majority of the whole number shall I ?necessary to a choice. But no person constili; tionally inoligiblo to tho office of President mIiu be eligible to that of Vice President of thc Unite States." The result heroin contemplated, hy which th choico of a President or Vice President devolve upon either House of Congress, has only obtainei on a single occasion in the history of our govern ment. Joun Quincy Adams was chosen Presiden by the House of Representatives in 1825. Tin system of nominating electors by party Conven tions has been in voguo for a greut number o years, we believe, and prevente the vote of a Stat? from being scattered for different individuals.? Ueually, there have been two great parties, as ai the present time, contending for tho mastery, am this solidifies tho popular vote, do that the choice of Electors is easily ascertained. The manner o appointed Electors is left by the Constitution ol thc United States to the Legislatures of the severa! States, which arc of courso controlled by the Statt Constitutions. Tho numbor of Electors is fixed, and is equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which thc Stat o may bc entitled in Congress. In conclusion, and in view of tho fact that n Democratic State Convention meets in Columbia to-morrow for the purpose of nominating Electors on the Setsiour and Blair ticket, we append tho third soction of the fourteenth amondment to thc Constitution of tho United States, by which it will bo observed that all persons who took an oath to support the said Constitution and afterwards en? gaged in the war, or aided and abotted tho Con? federate cause, aro disqualified from holding such position : Sec. 3. No person shall be a Senator or Repre? sentative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any offico, civil or military, under tho United States or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any Stato Legislature, or as au Executive or Judicial officer of any Stato, to sup? port tho Constitution of tho United Stales, shall havo engaged in insurrection or rebellion against thc same; or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two thirds of each Houso, remove such disability. IMMIGRATION. We find tho following communication in a ro ecnt number of the Greenville Enterprise. Rev. Mr. McMaiiok has visited our place also, and wo lako ploasure in asking that thc aid and co-opera? tion of all good citizens bc cxtendod to- him in this laiidablo and beneficial purpose. Any com? munications for the reverend gentleman left at this office will bo transmitted to him, and weare assured that any information sought will be cheer? fully given. If our people act promptly, the agency and influence, uf such a mau will accom? plish much for our section : If you consider a short notice in your widely circulalod and justly esteemed journal would not be out of placo, 1 hereby authorize you to slr.to that the Kev. Mr. McMahon (Catholic Priest,) is ? at prisent statiuued in the North west ern portion of this State, to attona tu tho spiritual wants of his scattered flock in these Districts, und induce others of his co-religionists to come and partake of all thc advantages to bc derived from agricul? tural pursuits here, and enjoy this salubrious cli? mate of thc sunny South, where their lot will bo cusl. among n people who ure proverbial fur their chivalry, hospitality nnd genial disposion, and who are ready Iq assist them to ih0 goal uf indus? try, both, by word and example. MEETING OF DELEGATES. A meeting of delegates from tho varioim Demo, cralic clubs in Anderson District was held in the Court House on-Monday last, pursuant to resolu? tions adopted on the 18th of July. Delegates from fifteen clubs were present, and the meeting organ? ized by calling W. S. Fickons,- Esq., to the chair, and requesting Maj. T. H. Russell-to act'as Secre? tary. The chairman explained the object of the meet? ing to be principally the election of delegatos to the State Democratic Convention, to be held on Thursday, Gth inst. Messrs. James A. Hoy!., Ed? ward L. Darker and W. II. D. Gaillard were elected delegates to said Convention. Tho following resolutions were offered, and after eomc discussion and explanation, were unani? mously adopted: Resolved, That the resolutions of July 18th, in reference to the organization of the Democratic party of this District, are hereby rescinded, and that the delegates here assembled do organize under the name of the "Central Club of Andorson District," by electing a President, two Vice Presi? dents, and a Secretary and Treasurer. Resolved, That each club in the District shall bo entitled to Lhrco members, except the Anderson Court House Club, which shall be entitled lo five members, and the delegates hero assembled shall constitute the Central Club until these proceedings are rat ified by the several clubs of the District and permanent members elected, who shall serve for a term of twelve months. Resolvedt That there shall be appointed by tho President one delegate from each club, except the Andorson Court House Club, from which five shall be appointed, who shall constitute the Central Ex? ecutive Committee of (he District, and of which committee five shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Upon motion, a committee was appointed to nominate officers of the Central Club, to serve until the above resolutions had been ratified aud until the next regular meeting. The following gentle? men wore nominated for officers and unanimously elected: President.?James A. Hott. Vice Presidents.?R. S. Hill and E. L. Parker. Secretary and Treasurer.?E. P. Earle. Upon motion the President appointed an Execu? tive Committee to servo until tho next regular meeting. The President read a letter from Gen. Wade Hampton, signifying his corisent to attend and ad? dress a mass meeting of the up-country Democracy, should such a meeting be held. The proposition was then made to have such a moeting, which was received with great enthusiasm. A committee was appointed to decide upon the time and place, when Anderson Court Ilouso was solcctcd as the place and Wednesday, the 19th of August, as the time. The Democrats of Anderson, Abbeville, new Pick cus, Oconee and Greenville wero cordially invited to attend. After making further arrangements in regard to the proposed Mass Meeting, and the transaction of other busiacss, upon motion, the Central Club ad? journed to meet on the 1st Monday in September. THE GEORGIA SENATORS. Tho Georgia Legislature on yesterday elected Hon. Joshua HilL. of Morgan, for the long term, and Dr. H. V. Miller, of Pulton, for the short term, to the United States Senate. Mr. Hill was for several terms a member of Congress from Georgia, and refused to withdraw with Iiis colleagues in 1801. He remained a con? sistent adherent of the Federal Government during the late war; was in favor of the Congressional plan of reconstruction, but voted for General John B. Gordon for Governor, the Democratic nominee, who was defeated by the Radical carpet-bagger, R. B. Bullock. Mi-. Hill is about fifty-five years of age. of fine personal appearance, and very clever abilities, lie hns over been a stauucli Old Liuc Whig. Dr. Homer Virgil Miller islikewisc nn Old Line Whig, was a worm advocate of the election of John C. I'rcckinridge, was surgeon of the celebrated 8th Georgia regiment, was a member of the late recon? struction convention of Georgia, and, like Iiis col? league, Mr. Hill, supported General Gordon for Governor. Dr. Miller is a gentlemen of varied accomplishments, and is one of the most accom? plished orators of the South. Dr. Miller is about fifty years of age. Both of the newly-elected Senators arc natives of South Carolina, and have been residents of Georgia from boyhood. The election of these gentlemen is a great tri? umph over carpcl-bag Radicalism,, and a stil' greater triumph over tho treacherous Joo Brown and the perjured Foster Blodgott.?National Intel? ligencer. -<t> RADICAL LEADERS SET ASIDE. During the session of the Ringed-Streakod-and Striped, the white peoplo of South Carolina wero made assured that A. G. Macket and J. M. Rut. lanu, native renegades, had the confidence of the Radicals to such an extent that they were to be made United States Senators nem. con. All decent peoplo felt (he humiliation, as neither of these worthies reflected credit upon their native State, and it was far preferable that, importations from abroad should carry out the infamous measures by which we are bound, hand and foot. We have seen how Macket was discomfited by the election of Sawyer, one of the old issue of carpet-bag? gers, whilo the oily Mr. Rutland received no mcutiou in the contest for U. S. Senators. But he has been mado to come directly to grief, in the recent election for Associate Justices of the Su? premo Court. He is defeated, and by a very re? cent, importation of the genus "carpet-bagger." What a fall'was there, my countrymen, when this brace of native scallawags have been thrust aside from the coveted enjoyment of oxaltcd (?) official position ! Oh, the ingratitude of folks ! Moral.?Native whites who. sell themselves to the Radicals, trusting to get office, must eventu? ally give way before gentlemen from the Korth? or Africa. The Bankrupt Law Amended.? The "fifty per cent, clause" of tho Bankrupt law, as it is called, was so amended by Congress on Saturday night before adjournment as to allow persons who apply before the 1st day of January, 18G0, the benefit of tho Bankrupt law, whether or not they pay fifty per cent, of their indebtedness. The amondmont is as follows, ami wiil doubtless receive the signature of the President : Be it enacted, $c; That the provisions of the eccond clause of the. thirty-third section of said act shall not apply to the cases of proceedings in bank? ruptcy commenced prior to the first day of January, eiglilgeii hundred and sixty-nine, and tho lime during which ihe operation of the provisions of sr.id act. is postponed shall be extended until said first day of January, eighteen hundred und sixiy niue. And said clause is hereby so ameuded as to read as follows: lit all proceedings in bankruptcy commenced after the first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, no discharge shall be granted to a debtor whose assets shall not be equal to fifty per cent, of the claims proved against his estule, upon which lie shall lie liable as ihu princi? pal debtor, unless the assent in writing of a majori? ty in number and value of his creditors lo whom he shall have become liable as princij al debtor, and who shall have proved their claims, be held in the case ill .ir before the timo of the hearing of the ap? plication for discharge. FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. Pursuant (o adjournment, this body of citizens assembled in the Court House on Monday last, at 11 o'clock. The President, being absent, Maj. T. Hi Russell, senior Vice President, took the chair. The minutes of last meeting w<sro read and con? firmed. Roll of members called, and an invitation extended to persons wishing to join, when forly soven names were added: The first business in order was the report, of the committee appointed to draft a Constitution, which was presented by the chairman, Col. R. S. Ilii.r., and after several amendments, adopted as follows: CONSTITUTION. Article 1. This Society ahall be known and designated as the Anderson Farmers' Association. AR.t..2. The object of the Association shall be to stimulate and promote the Agricultural,. Horticul? tural and Stock growing interest, of the District by the introduction of improved scods, implements and machines, and by improving the soil by a well regulated system of manuring, tillage and votation of crops, and by introducing improved breeds of live stock. Abt. 3. Tho officers of the Association* shall consist of a President, four Vice Presidents, a Secrotary and Treasurer and an Executive Com mitto of twenty-four, of which Committee the Pres? ident and Vice Presidents shall be cx officio addi? tional members. Abt. 4. The duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings of the Association, preserve order and perform all such duties as appertain to the functions of presiding officor. Abt. ?. Tho duty of the Vice Presidents shall be in the absence of the President to perform all duties that devolve ou him under the Constitution, according to their seniority. Abt. 6. It shall be the duty of the Secrotary and Treasurer to attend all meetings of the Asso? ciation, and to keep a record of tire proceedings, to receive all monies due or coming to th<> Associa? tion, and disburse the same under the order of the Executive Committee, who shall report at each quarterly meeting of the Association an exhibit of its disbursements and other proceedings. Abt. 7. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to execute all business confided to it by the Association, to prepare lists of premiums tobe awarded for the various crops and agricultural pro? ductions, for the products o? the dairy and garden, and for improved stock ; to bring to the notice of tho Association such improved labor-saving ma? chines and agricultural implements as they may recommend for the use ot the members thereof, and from timo to time, at their discretion, shall pur? chase with the funds of the Association such as they may think advisable, and if by actual experi? ment the Committee are satisfied of their success? ful operation, they shall recommend them to be awarded as premiums ; and if not satisfied of their utility, resell them for the benefit of the Associa? tion. They shall superintend the measurement of lands and their production, of persons competing for premiums, and report the same to the Associa? tion. It shall be their duty to make the necessary arrangements for the regular meetings of the As? sociation, provide a suitable placo of meeting, and make arrangements for the delivery of annual ad? dresses, to superintend the Annual exhibition, and prepare and digest business for the Association at its regular meetings. Five of (he Committee shall constituto a quorum for the transaction of busi? ness. Aht.S. Any citizen may become a member of this Association by payment of the sum of one dollar initiation fee, and signing the Constitution, and the further payment of such sum annually as the Association by a majority of its members present shall direct, and any member shall have tho privilege of withdrawing at any time on giv? ing notice to the Secretary and Treasurer, and paying up all arrearages. Art. 9. The meetings of the Association shall be as follows, to wit: The regular annual meet? ing to be held on tho lind Wednesday in November of each year, aud quarterly meetings to be held on the first Mondays in February, May, August and November. At the annual meeting, officers of tho Association shall be elected for i he suc? ceeding year. An annual address shall be deliv? ered upon agriculture, or some kindred subject; and, unless oi.hciwi.se provided, the annual exhi? bition of live stock, productions of the farm, dairy and garden, aud improved implements of husbandry, shall then take place, and premiums to successful competitors shall he awarded, kc. At the quarterly meetings, scch business shall be transacted as shall lie submitted by the Executive Committee, or any member of the Association. Aut. 10. This Constitution may be altered or amended only at the regular annual meetings of the Association by a majority of the votes cast. Uon. J. P. Ref.? was then invited to address the Association, and responded briefly. His remark? were well received and loudly applauded. B. F. Cbaytox, Esq., chairman of the Executive Committee, reported that a member has donated a Turning Plow as a premium for Turnips, to be of? fered under the direction of the Association. With the view of placing it within the reach of all the members, tho cUmmitteo had agreed upon one fourth of an acre, suggesting that an account should be kept of the kind of seed, when sown, as also the preparation, kind of manures, the quauti 1 ty and the cost. i The recommendations of the committeo were adopted, and the thanks of the society tendered to the donor. The Executive Conmiftco were directod to offer a Premium on Wheat sown this fall. Dr. 0. R. Bbotlks offered a series of resolutions on tho labor question, which caused an animated and protracted discussion, aud wcro afterwards withdrawn. The Association then adjourned to moot on sale day in Novembor next. JAMES A. HOYT, Soc. THE HON. EDWARD FROST Diedvfull of years ami honors in (he city of Charleston on Tuesday, 21st day of July, 1808. From his early manhood Judge Frost's career was one of manly energy and great public spirit. As a lawyer, a legislator and as magistrate, all his acts were characterized by single-hearted devotion to honor, the good of his country, and the impar? tial and dignified administration of tho law. As President of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, he devoted (for many years) all his time, his wonderful energy, and his clear, comprehensive mind to that great enterprise, so vital, in his judgment, to tho intcrosts of Charleston and the State. No man of his generation has served his country with greater zeal and purity. "Integer vitK scelcrisqut purus" may well bo written on his tomb. But it was in his private relations that he was specially to be admired?as son aud brother, hus? band, father, friend and master- demanding and obtaining tho love and veneration of all who ap? proached him. Ho had boundless sympathy for the joys or sorrows of all; an intense apprecia? tion of the merits of others, a just and dignified, yet modest self-respect. He was the bosom friend and most valued companion, 113 well as tho father and ruler of his children. He was a kind and in? dulgent master, but firm withal; an enterprising and successful planter, a devoted friend and neigh? bor. Liberal education, well directed study, and simple piety had in him wrought, their perfect work, and lie died us he had lived, nn exalted specimen of that, noble type of man?the "South? ern Christian gentleman." If it be Into of Vir? tue as of Time, that "we take no note of it but by its loss," then may his death, the first ami only net which ever brought a tear to human eye, be but. a blessing in disguise. It is the only conso? lation wc can offer. P. ? Tho President has accepted the resignation of Brevet. Major-General Kotiert Ii. Scott, to take effect from and alter July 0. THE NEWLY-ELECTED ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. The Charleston Courier gives ihefollowingskctcb of the newly-elected Associate Justices of South Carolina?Heaven save the mark ! This sort of introduction is absolutely necessary, in order that thc tax-payers from whom they expect their salaries may have somo knowledge of thc adventurous spir? its : The Legislature, Thursday, effected the election of A. J. Willard ami K. L. Ilogc as Associate Jus? tices of thc Supreme Court, of this Slate, the former to serve four ami the latter two years. Ammiel J. Willard was born at Albany, Kew York, in 1S22. flu commenced the study of the law in that city in 1812, under the Hon. Willis Hall, Attorney-General of the Stale, was admitted to the bar in 1845, at tho city of New York, and prac? ticed as a lawyer until 1 S<34. when he entered the army. In 1843 ho waa appointed Assistant Counsel to the Corporation of the City of New York, and remained in that position four years, arguing near? ly all the causes in which the city was interested. During this period the laws of the State underwent changes, by means of the adoption of provisions of law, including some of the principal features which were rccoutly introduced in the Constitution of this State. After loaving this office he went into private business as a partner of Petor B. Sweeney, now Chamberlain, of New York city, and established by negotiation and litigation the system of the New York City Kail Hoads. Also in behalf of large numbers of the citizens attacked successfully the street assessments, and thc city contract system of New York, causing the contract of the Bowery ex? tension to bc set aside, and the citizens to be in? demnified for the damages received therefrom. He was employed in the great Gas Light Company controversy, in behalf of thc Manhattan Gas Light Company. He conducted thc impeachment of thu Democratic Chief Engineer of the New York Fire Department, and was employed to defend the rights of-the City Hail Road Companies; he de? fended successfully the Chief Engineer of thc Cro? ton Acqueduct Department, against whom formida? ble charges were made, and established the Consol? idated Stage Compafiy of New York ; he carried to a successful result the proceedings for the great Battery enlargement, contested at law by Commo? dore Vanderbilt., and. secured thc establishment of the Commissioner of Emigration at Castle Garden. Ho was for soveral years engaged in business with Judge Morrell, of the Superior Court, of New York, and Judge Howe, since an officer of colored troops, and more recently appointed by General Sheridan Judgo of the District Court of New Orleans. Judge Willard entered the Federal Army in 1804 as Lieutenant-Colonel of tho Thirty-Fifth Regiment United States Colored Troops, and the State of South Carolina in November of that year, marched upon Charleston, following Hardee's evacuating army in February, 18G5, and had charge of the Military Couria in this city until tho fall of 18C5, when he was placed in command at Georgetown. Subsequently he was made Judge Advocate General of this Military Department, and during his admin? istration conducted the prosecution of Messrs. Keys, Stowers and Byrum, of Anderson, charged with the killing of three Federal soldiers. In July, 18G7, he took charge of tho Bureau of Civil Affairs, and in that capacity has acted until the recent re? moval of the military. He is a Republican of thc first water. Brevet Major Solomon Lafayette H?ge, the Asso? ciate Judge for the short, term, was born in Logan county, Ohio, and graduated in thc Cincinnati L?.w College, in 1868, alter which he was admitted to practice in all tho Superior Courts of Ohio. In 1862 he entered the Federal Army as a Captain of Volunteers, was twice breveted for gallant services in the field, and was finally compelled to retire thc Wowing year on account ol* wounds received.? Resuming thc practice of his profession he entered into copartnership with Judge Ramsay, of Ohio, and continued his la?ai duties until sufficiently re? covered to return to the service, which he did as Brevet Captain in the Gtli Regular Infantry. At thc closo of the war lie was assigned to duty on thc staff of General, now Governor, Scott, as Adjutant and Inspector General, and afterwards .Judge Ad? vocate, and has remained in that capacity until his recent promotion lo I he Btnoh. Ile is connected by birth with the best families of Virginia, and al? though possessing very little experience at thc liar, is reputed to be a young mau of promise. Ilia proclivities politically aro of the .Radical stripe, we presume. ?-*-!- ? ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? ^'^?ur fiends of the Edgcficld Ad vcr titer be so kind, obliging and condescending as to mail us a copy of their issue for thc 22d ultimo? We don't fancy tho ?dca of missing one of Jim Bacon's racy opislles. ? Thc Tribune, which is ever prating aboul the cruelty of Southern whites towards thc blacks, says "many thousands of colored servants have returned from thc North to the South siuco the close of the war." ? The District Court of tho United States fjr thc Western District of South Carolina, exercising Circuit Coiiri powers under a recent Aol of Con? gress, will commence at Greenville on Monday morning next thc 'id of August. ? lu alluding to thc terribly hot weather North, tho New York World says: ''Tho wholo country ? really seems to have been condemned by a just Providence to that 'penitentiary of hell' to which the pious Thaddeus Sfeveu6 implored Heaven to consign our Southern brethren." ? Two candidates have been nominatod in Camden, says thc Charleston News, to fill thc va? cancy in tho so-called Legislature, caused by thc death of Solomon George W. Dill. David Cooper, alias White, ono of thc nominees, was arrested on a charge of bigamy a short time aft^his nomina? tion. While thc other candidate, the Rev. Jones, has been charged with stealing. ? As Beast Butter was passing through Balli? more, on Monday evening, en route lo Massachu? setts, he was arrested upon two suits issued by the Superior Court, of Maryland. One was on a suit for false imprisonment' sued out by W. C. Wooley, of Cincinnati, and tho otl cr by Kimberly & Broth? ers, of Baltimore, to recover $3,000 exactod of them by Gen. Butler, when commanding at Fort? ress Monroo. ? The Columbus (Goo.) prisoners, arrested for the murder of Ashburn, radical, after under? going au examination before a military commission, have been released on bail. The notorious Joe Brown, once Governor of Georgia, and now steeped in thc infamy of Radicalism, was prosecuting at? torney, and tho gentlemen just released?nine in number?have published a card, giving an account of their arrest and treatment, in which they speak of Brown's conduct as "vindictive, ungenerous,, unmanly and ungentlemanly." ? John E. Carow, Hsq., Shoriff of Charleston. District, who was removed by the military, has ad? dressed a letter to Wm. S. Hastie, the military ap? pointee, claiming that thc profits and emoluments of tho oflicc rightfully belong to him as thc lawful Shcritr of that District, and when the proper time has arrived, that he will take thc necessary steps lo secure his rights, lu other words, that thc money Hastie has received does not belong to him, and that SlieriM"Carew is entitled to all costs col? lected by him. This sort of reckoning will sur? prise people who thought (hey had made a good thing of il. by accepting military appointments. ? Cen. Howard, Commissioner of thc Freed men's I'uroau, luis just issued a circular promulga? ting ibo act ol'Congress io continue the bureau for ono year, which became a law a few days ago ; together with thc decision of thc Second Comp? troller of tho Treasury, staling that none of Hie provisions of the act went-into effect before July Iii. 18118. Tho Commissioner announces that thc retention of officers authorized by ibo act is equiv? alent lo a reappointment, assistant commissioners of the bureau ure directed lo forward the names of such officers as may be required for rcassigumeul under thc act. NEW BOOK. "The War between the States', its Causes, Charac? ter, Conduct and Results," by lion. Alexander lie Stei'IIKK/i, is llio title oi" a valuable work just is? sued by the National Publishing Co., Atlanta, Ga. Histories of the late civil war have sprung up like mushrooms, and they can now be numbered almost by hundreds, but all who arc desirous of arriving at a correct understanding of the cause?, and a clear history of the events of the late lamen? table war, have felt the want of a reliable history of the same from a Southern stand-point, by some representative man of tho South. This want is about to be supplied by Alkxander II. Stephens Mi-. Stephens was a, most earnest protestant* against rebellion, and only succumbed at the last moment, when his Suite, in. spite of his warning, committed the great error. The bare announcement that this distinguished! statesman had determined to write a book, would of itself, he suflicicnt to kindle a lively and wide? spread interest in all sections of the couutry: but when it is known that he has chosen as his theme the ono so fruitful as the late American war, the absorbing interest of the subject, together with the evident and singular fitness of the author for its treamcnt, unite in awakening a curiosity entirely unparalleled in the annals of American literature. It presents a careful political analysis of the past, separating real from apparent causes of thai late unhappy conflict, and gives those interior lights and shadows of the Great War, only known to those high officers, who watched the flood ticle of Revolution from its fountain-springs, and which were so accessible to Mr. Strphens from his posi? tion as second officer of the Confederacy. To a public that has been surfeited with appar? ently similar productions, it presents a change of fare, both agreeable and salutary, and an intellec-. tual treat of the highest ofder. ^Che Great Ameri? can War has at last found a historian worthy of its importance, and at whose hands it receives that moderate, candid and impartial treatment which truth and justice so urgently demand; This most valuable work, is sold only by sub? scription, and the publishers want an agent in. every oounty.. -o ? The citizens of Union District sent a commit? tee to Gov. Scott last week, in behalf of law and order, statiDg that there were apprehensions of a disturbance by the negroes in that District, and that 1500 recently assembled at one place, of which* number 500 were armed, using threats and listen? ing to inflammatory harangues. They were or? ganized as a military body, having military titles, whose officers were promulgating orders, inviting tho negroes to organize, and promising arms and: music. The main object was believed to be the rescue from the jail of a free-lman confined for a grave offencee, and they wero ordered to- meet at Union C. H. on last Saturday^ it is-thought, for this purpose. The whites felt able to take care of themselves, but in the name of peace and from a respect for law, they submitted the facts-to tho Governor for his action. Prompt measures--were, expected to quell the disturbance;. Special polices. STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. A Convention of the Democratic party of the Stato of South Carolina is hereby called, to meot at. Columbia, on the night of Thursday, Cth August,, for the purpose of nominating Electors for Presi? dent and Vice-President of the United States, and for other purposos. The Convention will be composed of representa? tives from each District, according te the rule of representation in the House of Representatives. WADE HAMPTON, Chairman Central Committee. Mass Meeting! TO ALL GOOD CITIZENS OF ANDERSON, ABBEVILLE, GCONEE, NEW EICKENS AND GREENVILLE DISTRICTS J. GEEETING! ON behalf of the Democracy of Anderson Dis? trict, we tender you a cordial invitation to meet with us ou Wodncsdar, A.u grist IOth, In a Grand Democratic Demonstration, to be held at this place cu that day. Every ctfort will bo made to facilitate your atleudunco, and a warm and hearty welcome will be given. We cannot have a Barbecue?limited lime and straitened circumstances forbid. So bring your baskets! or rather bring your wives and daugh? ters, and the baskets will come to a certainty. Gen. Wade Hampton, and other distinguished citizens, will be present and address the meeting. E. L. PARKER, Chairman Special Committee. August 5, 1SCS 7 3 Democratic Mass Meeting. ThcJDemocratic Club? in Anderson and Tickons Couuties having determined to hold a Mass Meet? ing at Greenwood on Thursday, August Cth, the citizens generally, and the ladies particularly, are respectfully invited to attend. Several gentlemen have consented to address the meeting on that day. It is to be hoped that there will bo a fall attend? ance of the "fair sex," as their presence has al? ways been calculated to inspire and cheer men tcr a performance of duty. GEO. W. EARLE, Secretary Com. of Arrangements. Greenwood, July 20, 18GS. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.*. F.\ M.*. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be hehl in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, August 10, l$fi8, at eight o'clo.ck. Brethren will take due notice ana govern them? selves accordingly. By order of the W.% M.-. GEORGE w. FANT, Sec. July 15, 1S08 4?4 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R.\A.\M>. A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will bo held in tho Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Sept. 7, 1808, at seven o'clock Companions will assemble with? out further notice. By older of tho M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. GEO'li5Ii JIUNRO, Sec. July- 10, ISfiS ? 4 Belton Lodge, No. A:. F.\ M.\,U. D. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF DELTON LODGE will bo hohl in the Lodge Room at Belton, S. C on THURSDAY, July 30th, 18(58, at ID o'clock A. M. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M.-. WAHREN D. WILKES, Sec. July 10, 1S68 3 4