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Besetted, That (bis Convention authorizes the State Central Committee to appoint six canvassers for the State at large, and recommend tue District Central Ck'.^s; also, to appoint as many canvassers ns may be rccessnry to carry forward the interests of the campaign vigorously. The following resolutions were submitted to tlie Convention and consecutivoly adopted : By Mr. Seiblcs : Resolved, That the Central Executivo Commit? tee of the Democratic party of South Caro'ina be requested to invite Democratic orsfors from the Northern States to canvass this Stato, at such times ftnd places as may suit the convenience of the public and the speakers. Py Hon. C. II. Simontbn: Resolved. That (be Convention, in behalf of the people of South Carolina whom it represents, cor dially inviw the immigration of white settlers, from any quarter, who may come among us to es? tablish their homes and to shnrc our future Ou motion (he Convention resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, Judge Aldrich being in the chair, when the following .resolution was of? fered and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of .the Convention are returned, to tho "President and Secretaries, for the able and agreeable raauner in which they have per? formed the arduous duties which have devolved upon them. The Committee of the Whole then rose, and, . Hon. Armistead Burt having resumed the chair, the resolution was. presented to him by Judge Al 'drich, in a few feeling and appropriate remarks. remark8 of mE hon. a. echt. Gentlemen:?I receive, with the deepest sensibil? ity, this manifestation of your partialiry and kind? ness. Through life, I shall remember that I have received this commendation, and endeavor to make some slight return for it by the consecration of myself to the great cause we have assembled here to promote. J You. gentlemen, have carried out a grave, a | glorious line of duly-a work that will require all the manhood and heroism of your nature?all the high spirit, and noble resolution of South Carolinians. Yon have resolved to rescue yeur country and its altars from the vandal hands that have seized and desecrated them.- Yon have resolvod to pro? tect your.firesides and to reconquer your homes from the strangers who now hold them. Such ?work is worthy of freemen. It is a glorious work, but it is an cnterpriso that calls for an exhibition JOf every viriuo and every quality of uanhood. For one, I Bhall leave this hall to-night with the solemn vow, that never, no, never shall my voice become still, save in death, until we have rescued this country," restored it to its rightful owners, and erpel'ed from its borders those who have nsurpod and hold its places. When, in other times, I have heard tho North commsnded for its enterprise, I never doubted that their people possessed more than ourselves; but there Is in the Southern character a genius, daring *nd hjToisra which can accomplish the noblest, ends. Thank God, there is life in.the old State yet. [Great applause.] It is our grateful task . to evoke it, and make it worthy of our glorious past. We cannot consent to be governed by strangers und Africans. We should be rebuked by the whole history of our past, and by all the memories of the days that ore past and gone. One and all, let us rise to the height of this great crisis. Let us redeem our State and consti? tution. Let us fall into line with that gallant band of Democrats in the North and West who have thrown their banner to the breeze, and, look? ing upon its bright folds, swear by that sign we .yet will conquer. [Great applause ] The time draws near when we must separate. We may yet Hvti as freemen in the possession of the soil upon -*hicb we were born?of this country which was discovered by the white man, settled by the ?white man, made illustrious by the white man, and must continue to be the white man's country. [Ap? plause.] Let vs fake from this ball (he enthusiasm which ? our councils have produced. In addition (o the official canvassers appointed to-night, let us make ? every white man in South Carolina a canvasser and evcry family a Democratic Club. If we resolve to carry this election?to do our duty, nobly, des? perately, if need be?victory in November is as certain as the coming of the month ileeK. I tell you thai; if the white men do their duty, Seymour ? and Blair, who now bear the banner of the party in this great contest, will be our. triumphant and successful champions ; and that they shall bo so, ? Jet.ns here to-night, every man of ns, pledge his energies, his moans, all that he has, all that he cycr hope* to be. [Great applause.] -On motion of J. P. Thomas, the Convention Ihea adjourned sine die. - ?-: DEATH OF HON. THADDEUS STEVENS. Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, whose illness has been reported for several day?, died at midnight last .night, it -his. residence on Capitol Hill, in this city. It is suited that he passed away calmly and quietly, without a struggle, as if asleep. . Mr. Stevens has occupied recently a large share of public attention, as the late leader of tho Radi? cal party in Congress. He has been long in pub? lic life. Born in Caledonia, county,. Vermont, April 4, :1793, Mr. Stevens was, at the time of bis death, c-vor seventy-five years of age. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1814, and immediately after? wards removed to Pennsylvania, wherahe studied law while teaching school. In 1816 he was ad ? mit ted to the bar, in Adams county, Pennsylvania and in 1833, was elected to the State Legislature. Xu 1836 he was elected & member of the conven? tion to revise the State constitution, and in 1838 - was appointed canal commissioner. Ho removed to Lnncaster, Pennsylvania, in 1842, and in 18-48 was elected a- Representative to the Thirty-first, and subsequently, to the Thirty-second Congress. In 1858 he was elected to the Thirty-sixth, and afterwards to the Thirty-seventh Congress, during which ho was chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, which position he also occupied du? ring the Thirty-eighth Congress. In the Thirty ninth and Fortieth Congresses ho occupied the po? sition of chairman of the notorious Reconstruction Committee, from which emanated the laws which the Badical faction in Congress has imposed upon tho South. He was also a prominent member of the never-to-be-forgotten impeachment committee. Mr. Stevens was a bold, outspoken Radical of the ?sternest type. He never attempted any conceal? ment of his extreme views, but acknowledged that the measures he advocated were "outside the Constitution," and belabored his political as? sociates for not making the same frank avowal._ He was one of the few honest Radicals who frank? ly avowed their position, and fearlessly invited tho consequences. Thaddeus Stevens is dead._ His restless spirit has gono to its final acconnt. [Nfllional Intelligtncer, \2lhinst. -<t> RUMORED WITHDRAWAL OF GRANT. Although wo havo not much confidence in the rumor about Gbant being withdrawn from the Presidential contest, wo append the special dis? patch to the New York World on (his subjoct as an item of political gossip during the past week, showing the tendency of public sentiment through? out the country. The Radicals are destined to bo destroyed in November, and Grant may as well lead thern to destruction as any other man Most extraordinary rumors arc afloat in tbi.3 city touching the unexpected return of General Grant from his Western tour, and its relation to the poiiticnl canvass. From all I can gather among those best acquainted with tho views of the members ot' the Republican National Committee, it appears thr.t private letters have been received from members of Grant's party, showing an anxi? ety on the part of the General to throw up the candidacy for the Presidency. To this he has been moved by overwhelming evidonces from every quarter of the utter want of spirit in the Repub? lican canvass, anil the tromendous popular tido running in favor of tho Democratic ticket. All the letters received here, both by the Congression? al and National Republican Committees, are sorely ' discouraging tho Radical leaders ; nor aro the let ?ers from the South less alarming. The blacks ' cannot be controlled, and all efforts on tho part of tho carpct-linggor? to prevent excessos have so for failjd, and the Radical*) ecc that a continuance of tlicse riotous and incendiary acts on the pari of the colored population will add hundreds of thou sands to the Democratic votein the North. Hence tho sudden Ftoppago of Grant's Western trip ; hone* tho rumor* that he is about to throw up tho candidacy, and the intimations thrown out in po? litic! circles that thc Republican National Conven? tion will be called together again ; and rumors have it tliRf the nomination will be tendered to General Sherman. Wednesday Morning, Aug. 19. J?E?~ All papers discontinued at the expiration of the time for which they have been paid. ?g?" No name entered upon (lie '^?g unless the money accompanies the order. {gg- A cross-mark indicates (hat the subscrip? tion is about to expiro. jjtf^ Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. CLUB RATES. Ten copie* for one year, ... .?22.?0 Twenty " *?*??? ... 40.OO For every club of t wenty and upwards, tho 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 tho order. National Democratic Ticlcet FOR PRESIDENT: nOKATIO SEYMOUR, of New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT: FRANK P. BLAIR, of Missouri. STATE ELECTORAL TICKET. ron the state at large : Gen. J. D. KENNEDY, of Kershaw. Col. J. P. THOMAS, of Pichland. FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Col. P. F. GRAHAM, of Marion. SECOND CONGRESSIONAL niSTRICT: Gen. B. II. RUTLEDGE, Charleston. .third CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Col. A. C. HASKELL, of Abbeville. TOURTE" CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Col. E. C. McLURE, of Chester. CANVASSERS APPOINTED. Agreeably to a rcsolulion adopted by (he recent State Convention, (he following gentlemen are ap? pointed by (he State Central Executive Commit(oc canvassers in the interest of the Democracy: State at Large?Gabriel Cannon and A. P. Al rich. Second Congressional District?J. B. Korshaw. Third Congressional District?D. Wyatt Aiken. Fourth Congressional District?W. D. Simpson. Canvasser for First Congressional District to bo hereafter appointed. WADE HAMPTON, Chairman. - BSF The meeting at Belton on Saturday lost, we learn, was largely attended by tho citizens of the neighborhood, and spcechss were delivered hy Maj. T. n. Russell and Col. R. S. Hill. Both of these gentlemen were quite happy in their efforts to expose thc devices of Radicalism, and convince their hearers (many of them colored) that the rank6 of the Democracy alone offered peace and prosperi? ty to the country. We trust that every neighborhood will imitate the examples already before them, and that the campaign will be resolutely continued, until there is such an enthusiasm manifest as will dishearten (he Radical whi(e men who are endeav? oring lo lead off (ho negroes from their true inter? ests. It is statod that a determined onslaught is to be made upon Anderson District by a deluge of Radical speakers. Their orrors must be comba! ted and their false doctrines exposed. DISTRICT CENTRAL CLUB". Tbe first regular meeting of the Anderson "Dis? trict Central Club" will be held on the firBl Monday in September, in (he Club Room over Cater !l Walters' Drug Store. It is hoped (hat every Club in the District will be represented. Agreeably to the resolutions adopted on saleday last, each Club j is entitled to three permanent members, and it is ; earnestly recommended that these members bc des? ignated at once, in order that a fixed and permanent organization bo established, and (he work of tho canvass entered upon without delay. This organi? zation is in full conformity with tho recommenda? tions of the Stat? Democratic Convention, and ono I of the primo objects before the next meeting will be the election of memberB of the State Central Club. Let the work be pushed forward vigor? ously. -o THE GRAND MASS MEETING TO-DAY. The contemplated Moss Meeting of the mountain Democracy will come off at this place to-day, and it is confidently expeoted that a large crowd will be in attendance. The most distinguished crators of the State will be present, and every arrangement has been made to reeder the occasion both profita? ble and pleasing, by "a feint of reason and flow of soul." The stand has been erected in the beautiful grove near the Depot, and seals providod to a con? siderable extent. The Committee of Arrangements have also endeavored to procure suitable music and it is thought that the Greenville brass band ?will enliven the occasion. Altogether, a great and glorious day is anticipated, creating an enthusiasm from which will flow out grand results in the No? vember election. THE LEGISLATURE. The proceedings for tho past week are devoid of general interest. Thursday last was set apart for the election ?f Circuit Judges, but there was no mention of the fact when the day arrived. And the conicsted election from this District, whicli had been postponed to last Saturday, was likewteo al? lowed to go by default. The homestead bill, as finally amended, has passed. The Militia bill was considered in the House on Friday, and only three out of ninety sect ions were road, when adjourn? ment took place. Tho Democrats are fighting this measure at every step, and their use of parliamen? tary tactics (0 delay action has exasperated (ho dominnnt party. The session of the House on Saturday was occupied with the consideration of a bill to prevent discrimination between persons by (hose doing business under a licenso, and in thc course of the debate, the issue of social equality was fairly mado up, and tho bill was passed. Hero is tangible proof of tho tondency to which thia spirit of Radicalism leads. But social equality can never bc enforced through legal process, as tho while members of this so-called Legislature know full well. Their only aim is (0 pander (0 the bru? tal instinct" of tho ignorant, and (hereby retain their ill-gotten power, < FEEP AT THE SCALLAWAGERIE?FLUSH TIKES IN THE CAPITOL. It was our intention to furnish the readers of the Ir.lclihcnccr, during a recent Eojourn in Co? lumbia, with an accurate and faithful description of the bogus concern styling itself a Legislature. This intention was frustrated, hnwover, mul we have concluded to pen lite picture anyhow, in or? der that the people of (bis section may have tome faint conception of the degradation and ignorance prevailing about the cnpitol. It is simply impos? sible to portray the thing as it really exists, and nono can form an accurate idea of the building, its eurrouudings and inmates, unless by actual observation. And in our judgment, every white man in South Carolina might profitably invest, a sufficient amount of money to visit Columbia for the purpose of looking in upon this motley crew. Such as hare proclivities in tho dircotion of Re? publicanism, as now understood and practiced, would be effectually cured of (his dreadful malady, while the adhcroufs of Democracy would not fail to becoroo strengthened in their opposition to this unnatural condition of affairs. On Saturday, 8th insf., in company with a Dem? ocratic editor from the Pee Dee country, we sallied forth to see the sights. Approaching the building from Main street, through the debris of Sherman's ruinous work, we entered the House of Mis-Repre? sentatives by a flight of stairs in rear of the build? ing, and passing in the entrance a number of newly anfranchised citizens, we were invited to-a seat, at tho roporter's table, occupied by F. 0. De Poxtaixe, Esq., of (he Charleston News, and Hex? et Sr-ARNiCK, Esq., of the Charleston Courier. These gentlemen wero engaged in their legitimate business, reporting the promiscuous sayings and doings of ibis delectable body, and hence we could only now and then obtain the name of (his or that distinguished gentleman before us. The Speaker, F. J. Mosns, Jr., is a fair type of the renegade South Carolinian, and in his countenance bolrays the desp-dyod villainny of the scallawag. His style as a presiding officer is to rush matters through, irrespective of parliamentary usage, and many blunders are committed by him in flic evi? dent desire to appear ready and facile. On his right and left, respectively, aro the Reading Clerk and the Clerk of the House?both gentlemen of color. Their duties aro performed satisfactorily, we have no doubt, while their per diem is drawn with an equanimity worthy of their oxalted sta? tions. The Scrgoant-at-Arms is a burly white fellow from Spirtanburg, whose capacity is proba? bly equal to the best in enjoying a good salary and high life in Columbia. lie is assisted by three colored individual:) of like capacity?one of them hailing from Anderson. Such arc (be surround? ings of the Speaker's desk, and are only varied by frequent visits from dusky belles, who are actually seated upon the platform, on either side of the Speaker. On one occasion, wc counted seven ne? gro women on this platform, within six feet of the presiding officer! But, ye gods and little fiabc?, the specfacle in front ! The Representatives (?) arc seated at small fables, tvro nnd two. and it is of quite com? mon occurreuce !o find a scallawag or carpet-bag? ger soalcd by a negro fcliow, hob-nobbing in the most friendly manner. There are sevenfy-five negroes and about thirty-five while Radicals in tho House. As a general rule, the colored members, (as they are polilely termed by office-seekers,} make no effort to distinguish themselves in de bale. Tho exceptions to this rule, however, arc on the floor upon every possible occasion. And among them, we may mention that Wh'pper is con? sidered the most sensible, albeit he is as black as the ace of spade", and a poor speaker; DrLarje. always ready and voluble, prides liimsel? upon a heavy sot of sido whiskers, and is a gay Lothario among the dusky belles aforesaid ; Elliott is con? stantly rising to a poinl of order, makes short, pithy speech;?, and. bhews a rjood ?nt of ivory. Resides theso men, there aro other lights looming up among tho colored members, whose influence is gradually widening. Among (he scallawngs, Joe Crews, of Lauren?, nnd JiKAOLr., of York, nre about the rneauc?i: Ut.king, ami the last named is especially endowed with a villainous countenauce. Roth of these worlliies are extremely bitter to? wards the respectable people of South Carolina, and never let. an occasion pass without indulging their malignant feelings. The carpet-baggers, in our humblo judgment, are less viudictive, and make a show of conservatism, although their ear? ly training and life-long prejudices are very appa? rent, at times. Finally, wo come to the Demo? cratic members, at tho further end of the House? a handfull of brave, self-sacrificing patriots, or olsc they would not consent to represent even re? spectable citizens in such a motley assemblage. There are fourteen Democratic members, inclu? ding one colored individual from Abbeville who wan olected on the Radical ticket. Their influ? ence is so strongly neutralized by the large ma? jority against tbem, that we are not surprised they maintain an almost perfect silence. Having reached (he outer door of this Radical sanctuary, we will proceed down stairs, in order to pay our respects to the august Senate, presided over by the Hon. Lkmcbl Boozer, Lieutenant Governor, &c. An interesting debate is progress? ing, and fhe floor is occupied by Rev. Senator Daddy Cain, of Charleston, one of fhe leading Radical negroes of that unfortunate city. The question before the body is on a motion to post? pone a bill providing a Land Commission, and au? thorising the issue of an unlimited amount of bonds, wherewith to purchase "lands for the land? less and homos for tho homeless." This expres? sion conveys the burthen of Daddy's remarks, and we are satisfied that the component parts of his character are those of fhe demagogue. When this speaker had concluded, a thin, cadaverous in? dividual, dressed in white, and evidently a New Yorker, rises in front of the Prosidont, and opens with grape and canister upon the niggers general? ly. Ho is none other than tho irreprcssiblo Les? lie, of Barnwell, ono of tho most offectivo speak? ers in cither House. His style is not capiivaling. and yet there is an expression nlwnys upon his countenance inviting one to listen. With pungent, forcible wit and scathing sarcasm, heavy blows are administered to the colored Senators for (heir lack of modosfy and reckless course in legislation. Ho is answered by Rev. Burnt District Randolph, with incendiary appeals to passion and prejudice, when the Senator from Barnwell again takes the floor to finish tho castigation. In tho courso of his remarks, Leslie appropriately refers to (he legislation proposed by "these men," as he l?rmod them, and characterizes tho Republican party as a ?et of asses, if the wild nnd reckless policy of Randolph k Co. is pursued. In an instant, the floor is occupied by sevoral negro Senators, on questions of privilcgo and order, when a Demo cralic Senator volunteers (he opinion that tho ro mark is entirely appropriate! 01(1 Lbm. adminis? ters a genl.lo rebuko to the "irrepressible," nnd Leslie retains tho floor until his spoech is con? cluded. Other speakers, including Chaplain Waittkmoke, who is both State Senator and mem? ber of Congress, continue (he debalo, nnd when tin* vote is laken on the question (o postpone, par? liamentary laciica complete the triumph achieved by (lie queer, quaint and comical Senator from Barnwell. Thc Senate is rather inclined to conservatism? at least a majority of ils members, and if extreme legislation shall be defeated, this body must, do the work. We are strongly inclined to the opin? ion that no permanent legislation will be attempt? ed during thc present session, for the reason that tho Radical party have sufficient dead weight to defeat them even in South Carolina, and the more cunning leaders will hence restrain their impru? dent associates. Thi? session will likely termi? nate in a few weeks, in order that the Radical speakors have an opportunity to stump the Stalo. They sec and know that the Democratic party is making strong headway towards convincing the negroes of their folly in placing confidence in strangers and irresponsible characters, and efforts must be made to eounterac-. euch a wholesome in? fluence. I?8nce, (he Legislature will shortly ad? journ, and (he Sfa(c will be kept in turmoil until (he Presidential election. We are satisfied that the shrewdest of (hose men have already discover? ed the "handwriting on the wall," and are pre? pared (o travel, carpet-bag in hand, to more favor? ed climes. In fact, such is the declaration of a few honest members of that party. But, whilo they may be convinced that tho Radicals are to be defeated next November, and that the Reconstruc? tion fondly nurtured by themselves will then be set aside, their vindictiveness and hate towards "rebels," and South Carolinians especially, will intensify (heir zeal in the pending canvass. This zeal will likely lead to serious trouble, unless the Democratic party is cautious and prudent. Wo think every man should be firm and unyielding, but it is a plain deduction from common sense that, the white Radicals have everything to gain and nothing to lose from collisions and disturbances between the races. Thorefore, in conclusion, lot it be remembered that when this "scallawagerie" is (urned loose upon the State, the greatest disap? pointment will be felt by its members should they j fail to exasporato respectable men, and find no occasion to charge "disloyalty" upon the people. -4? ITE??S-EDITOBIAL AND OTHEBWISE. ? "Personne," of the Charleston IXewe, says that the Blue Ridge measure will be the principal feature of the session, nt Janney's Hall, Columbia. ? A bale of new cotton has been received in Columbia, from Lexington District, and was sold at 32 cents. ? The old jail at Pickens C. H. is now being removed to the new location, about thirteen miles distant. ? The store of C. L. Reid k Co., at Walhalla, was robbed on the night of thc 10th instant. The Courier has not learned the extent of the robbery. ? It is .?tated that over ten millions of Northern capital has been invested in Norch Carolina since the war. ? The Augusta Chronicle predicts thal thc Democrats will carry the State of Georgia by forty or fifty thousand majority. ? Dr. J. Marion Sims, a nat.iro of Lancaster, now living in Paris, has received (he title of the Order of Christ from the King of Portugal. ? Bev. Washington Baird, a Presbyterian min? iner known and respected in this Slate, died re? cently at Jonesboro, Geo. ? Four State elections occur in September, namely: Tennessee on thc 13th, Vermont on thc 1st, California on the 8th, and Maine on the 1-lfh. ? Lieut. Col. J. R. Edie, commandant of thc Po.?t at. Columbia, has been appointed Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau, dee Gen. R. K. Scott, resigned. ?John Heart, Enq., formerly of the Charles? ton Mercury, and an accomplished gentleman and thorough Democrat, has been appointed Private Secretary to Gov. R. K. Scott. ? Four prisoners, negroes, escaped from thc jail at Camden last week, by cutting a hole near ono of the windows and descending hy a rope made of blankets. ? The Pickens Courier chronicles the death of Mr. Robert Seawrighf, by the accidental discharge of hi* own gun. He was a native of Abbeville, j we believe, and quite a young man. ? The Georgia Senate has confirmed the appoinf I menta by the Governor of Jos. E. Brown as Chief Justice and H. K. McKay and Hiram Warner as Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. ? The New York Herald has been strongly pre? dicting Grant's success until the last two weeks, and has now veered around (o thc opinion that "a sweeping success in the South for the Domocrats will carry the country." ? Ex-Secretary Stanton is said to be rapidly reaching a state of actual imbecility. He mopes and wanders around in his own immediate neigh? borhood?not even noticed by thos* who wera his former tools. Ile is permanently old and feeble. ? Tho Legislature of Alabama adjourned on Wednesday last, to meet again on the first Monday in November. Thc young mon of Montgomery fired a salute, in honor of the adjournment and de? parture of the scallawags and carpet-baggeis. ? Tho Democratic Convention of North Caro? lina adjourned on Friday last. A grand torch? light procession the night before was brilliant and imposing. Greater enthusiasm was manifest than has beon seon in old Rip Van Winkle since the days of "hard cider and log cabins." ? Justus K. Jillson, the "Stato Superintendent of Education," in a speech recently made before a black audience in Camden, said "that if the Demo? crats succeeded in electing their President, there would be the bloodiest war on record." When tho war begins, Jillson will take up his carpet-bag, j and leave the poor negroes to their fato. ? The New York World truly says : "The real question is not so much whether the negroes and carpet-baggers are to rule the South, but whether they aro to rule us. Already thore are twelve of these 'loil' leeches in tho Senate and thirty-three in the House. Are they to rule us? That is the question." ? Gen. Chas. G. Halpin?, bolter known as "Private Miles O'Reilly," died recently in New York, from sun-sttoke. He was a gallant Federa' soldier, an Irishman by birth, and for many years connected with thc public press of this country. At. (ho time of his doatli, Gen. Ilalpino was tho editor of the N. Y. Citizen. Although a Republi? can, he was a warm supporter of (he Demooratic nominees. ? The victory of thc Democracy in Kentucky by a majority of over 80,000 votes, ag'iinst <l 0,000 at thc previous elections, is an om eu of the success of Seymour and Blair in (he br.ttlc royal of next November. In thc State tho total volo is only about 120,000, and it is not expected (hat thc Radical candidato will reccivo moro than 20,000 in all Kentucky. ? Tho Charleston News, in speaking of Justus K. Jillson, a whito Radical, who is Superintendent of Education in this Stato and also Senator from Kershaw, intimates (hat he is tho prospectivo rcn in-law of another while Radical. "There's many a slip betwixt tho cup and (he lip," us has been often proved, and this same Jillson tos seen on thc streets of Columbia about ten daj's ego, pay? ing capocial attention to a mulatto girl. SSsL? The regular meeting of the Anderson Dem? ocratic Club, on Saturday night, last, vras an occa? sion of considerable interest, and was well attended. Besides abriaf account of the recent State Conven? tion, and a hurried sketch of the bogus Legislature, with which the President sought to entertain the Club, there were a number of letters read by Capt. E. L. Parkeb, Chairman Executive Committee, and other business transacted, after which the lion. J. r. Rrrd wu? called for, and responded in his usual felicitous style, instructive and entertain? ing. A neat transparency has been placed over the entrance, and our friends will please observe that it will be illuminated on every Saturday night. An address from some number of the Club may be expected at the next meeting, and all good Demo? crats aro cordially invited to attend. -O jgg"*- Wo havo been presented with an open boll of cotten, grown on Maj. B. F. Whitner's place, in this village, and gathered on the 11th inst.? This is remarkably early for this climate, when the unfavorable seasons are considered, and we learn that Mapcs' Superphosphate of Lime is en? titled to the credit, in a great measure. C?&~ We make our profoundest acknowledg? ments to one of nature's fairest queens for an ac? ceptable present of ripe, luscious peaches?the finest we have seen this summer. May the gods and goddesses be as mindful of our excellent friend, in the bestowal of their rarest favors. -?f? For (he Anderson Intelligencer. A TRIP TO THE NORTH. Mr. Editor: Before going farther North to take a look at the great emporium of our country, I concluded to accept of a kind invitation of friends to visit Annapolis, the Capital of Maryland. I took a morning boat, and in a few hours, of a very pleasant ride upon the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, I reached one of the oldest cities perhaps in our country. It is the place where Gen. Washington resigned his commission into the hands of those from whom he had received it. This representa? tion is drawn and suspended upon the wall of the ancient capital. It has a life-like appearance. He retained it till he had accomplished the object for which he had received it?then retired again to private life. When he saw his country delivered from the hand of the oppressor, he could repose in quiet on his own soil, the beautiful Mt. Vernon. There from his own y'ard he could overlook the wide and beautiful Potomac. There a kind Provi? dence permitted him to employ the remainder of a well-spent life, in agricullural pursuits and rear? ing fine stock. Few men have in any age been permitted to end a life 6pent in the public service of their country with such quiet usefulness, and to leave behind them a character without a blot or a stain, and so loved and honored ; loved by his own countrymen, and admired by surrounding nations, lie reposes in quiet solitude not distant from the capital of our country, bearing his own name. Annapolis is a beautiful place, though it has not kept pace in numerical strength and other improve? ments with Baltimore and some other cities. Boing situated between Baltimore and Washington city, both going forward with giant strength, may be one cause. The original buildings were intended to withstand the storms and hurricanes that should howl around them in after years. The brick of which thej' arc composed appear as firm as granite now, and some of the walls are four feet thick, and put up by architects who. understood their busi? ness. The house at which I resided during my stay there, Dr. Ridout's, appears as if it might re? main firm and strong for centuries yet to come. The State capitol is situated on a beautiful emi? nence, high and commanding. From the dome is a fine view of the Bay, some fourteeu miles wide; ! the shipping, the Naval Academy, Navy Yard, and the entire surrounding country. The place is al? most entirely Btirrounded by water: but oneway to go from it by land. The ground-" around it are very beautiful, finely shaded, and the entire en? closure is well set with grass and clover so com? mon to this section. If we had our yards sur? rounding a fine building set with the same beauti? ful grasses in our country, it would attract tho ad? miration of all passing multitudes. This capitol, venerable for age, is quite large. The Senato Chamber and the one for the House of Representa? tives, gives ample room for each branch of the As bly. Then there are other apartments well-filled with valuable works, giving a correct account of the early history of the country, and the promi? nent men of that early day, journals of the State Legislatures, and both houses of Congress. The Navy Yard and Naval School here has given a fresh impulse to improvement of the place. Tuero arc a number of large, neat, commodious buildings erected for the Professors, and they are commenc? ing a large, elegant boarding house for the accom? modation of the young men in attendance. I be I lieve there ore between two and three hundred young men in attendance, and undergoing thorough drilling. They had an exhibition of skill while I was there. A beautiful flag was offered to the company who proved victorious in the contest. All were handsomely uniformed. There was a boat race that wa9 somewhat exciting. They struggled as manfully for the prize as the ancients of former days who Tun for a wager. A daily boat from Baltimore arrives here in the morning and returns in the evening. Also, a Rail? road train, and you can have choice by land or water. A train from Washington city back and forth also. There is considerable taste displayed in laying out the grounds and adorning them?all in modern style, near tho Naval establishment. They have 1 reclaimed from the Bay considerable ground. A stone wall was erected in the water some distance from the shore and filled in with earth ; it is hand? somely adorned. Some neat monuments are erect? ed there. The Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Methodists and Roman Catholics have churches here. The Catholics possess fht most wealth, and hare the most costly edifice, besides other valuable property They own the house (now standing) formerly owned and occupied by Charles Carroll of Carrol ton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Inde- j pendencc. I went in one "evening to attend their ! servico; their lights were burning, the organ playing, and quite a largo number came in. Two priests, I suppose, come in and kneeled for a time, with their faces in the direction of tho images; after remaining in a kneeling posture for a timo they arose, ono turned to the right and opened a door into tho room, find tho other turned to tho left. After a timo a lady came in and kneeled near where I stood, and remained in this posture for a timo, and then arose and turned to the door where tho priest had entered and turned in, I sup? posed to make confossion to him. It does seem to me strange that they put forth more zeal and ac? tivity to proselyte tho rising generation to keep them in profound ignornnco of the Bible, than j Protestants do to enlist them in the servico of their Master. When they once sain aproselyie to their system, they rarely lose them. They hold a con- j trolling power over them that no Protestant ever oxerls. And, unless their progress is arrested, the time may not 1>e disUnt when they will have a poliiicnl influence over'this country, (hat will ena? ble them to control the government. They take all the orphan children they can get hold of, and I was told in Maryland they were making efforts to get hold of the children of the freed people of this country, and in this way are strengthening their political influence, and we may soon noed a Martin Luther to roll back tho dark political clouds now gathering. The Presbyterian Church hare is of long sfanoV ing, but not very large. They are in connection with the Northern General Assembly. There are' some churches in the Northern Assembly who would not invite a minister from South Carolina to preach for them ; but I was invited by Dr. Ilender-' son to spend a Sabbath there and preach for himv This met with tho hearty approbation of the con? gregation, and I preached for him and received the cordial thanks of the minister for the sermon, ami great kindness from (he members. In many in? stances the prejudices of the Northern church, against the South seoms to have passed away. I received great kindness from Dr. Ridoul and his wife. He was a lawyer and not pleased with the practice of law, studied medicine, and is now a practicing physician with his father. His wifef the daughter of Mrs. McEIroy, formerly of Ander? son village, is an accomplished scholar. Few fe? males have enjoyed such advantages for becoming a ripo scholar, and she possesses easy, polished manners. She had many enquiries to make about her rslatives and early acquaintances in Carolina Not only from them particular, but from others in the p'ace, I received all the kindness and atten? tion I could have received from any Southern com? munity. I visited the last resting place of thousands of Federal and Confederate soldiers who rest in ono common burying ground, handsomely enclosed. It is laid off in straight lines, the names (when known) inscribed upon the head board, the place of former residence, name of military companies to which they had belonged, and marked "unknown," when this knowledge could not be obtained. Workmen are still omployed in completing the work. The river Severn ami others, wide and deep, do not extend from the Bay more than two or three miles, presenting a singular appearance. I took" several rides into the country to see their fine stock and manner of farming. On Monday eve? ning I took leave of this kind people, and returned to Baltimore. D. H. ? The Charleston papers assert that Marshal J P. M. Epping used very incendiary language at a Republican meeting in that city on Wednesday last. Among other things, he declared that "the military bill now before the Legislature will not do for us; we want two regiments of infantry and batteries of artillery, officered by tried army offi? cers, and we can keep the rebels quiet. They will not show fight when we have this force in Charleston?they will all rua." Epping has been at loggerheads with his party, andis making these strong declarations (o induce his colored radical friends to flock around him again. New Advertisements. NOTICE. ALL persons iadebted to the Estate of J. B. Weyman, deceased, will come forward and settle. E. M. WEYMAN. Administratrix. August 10, 1S0S 9 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, A. F. Welborn has applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Nan? cy Welborn, deceased : These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my office on the 2nd day of September, 18l>8, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not be granted. RUDERT JUNK1N, o.a.?. Aug. 19, 1SC3 9 2 $50 REWARD! STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber at Brown's Ferry, Anderson District, about the first of June, a pair of red OXEN, large size?one en? tirely red. while the other has white face,.with ends of horns sawed off, marked in Calhoun's mark, of l'ickens. If stolen, the above reward will be paid on delivery, and proof to convict the thief, or ten dollars on delivery if straved or oth? erwise. U. C. COOLEY. August 19, 1868 9 4 Town Marshal's Sale. By virtue of writs of Ficra Facias, to me di? rected, I will expose to sale, on the first Monday in September next, at II o'clock, A. M., before the Court House door at Anderson, the following property, to wit:. One lot, in the town of Anderson, containing one acre, more or less, bounded by lots of G. W. Fant, N. Scott, and others, levied on as the prop? erty of A. M. Neal, at the suit of the Town Council, for Taxes. NEWTON SCOTT, T. M. Augu.st 19, 1868 8 l'HOM. E. GBEGG. JOHN B. 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