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Wednesday Morning, Aug? 26. All papers discontinued at the expiration of the time for which they have been paid. ? ? * J6?~ No -naroo entered upen tho books unless the-money accompanies the order. ' ^ ????" A cross-mark indicates ikat tho oubscrip . - tion is about to expire B?F* Specimen copies always sent, upon appli . cation. ' . ' CLUS BATES. ? Ten copies for one year, . - - - -$22.50 - Twenty * ????*- - - 40.00 V For every club of twenty and upwards, the getter .'np"of-the club will be entitled to either cf the fol -Jkjwing agricultural journals for one year as a pre ~imum". riz : "Southern Cultivator," "American --.Agriculturist," or "Farm and Garden." The mon ~ ey must always accompany the order, Rational democratic Ticket. 7QJL -PRESIDENT: ? -BOilATIO SEYMOUR, of New York. FOP VICE PRESIDENT : FK?NK P. BLAIR, of Missouri. STATS ELSCTOEAL TICKET. - ron the stats'',at-lame : .Gen. J. D. KENNEDY, of Kershaw. ? CoiwJ. P. THOMAS, of Eichland. fib3t c?ngbes3ional district i ? Col. E. F. GEAHAM, of Marion. >'*- i. 3 rr< - . ? ?. ' -' - : secosd coxgbe3sional distbict! . ' - Gen. ?B. H. KUTLED*"GE, Charleston. Col: A. C. HASKELL, of Abbeville. r rCTCETH CONGRESSIONAL DISTBICT : '" Col. E. C. McLTJEE, of Chester. ADDRESS TO THE COLORED PEOPLE. We are authorized to announce that thc Hon. J, P.'Reed has consented to deliver an address to ^.ihe citizens generally, and especially to tho color . "led people, in the Court House on Saturday evening Bext. This address is delivered under tho auspi '. ces of,the. Democratic Club, in pursuance of a '?-.-- resolution adopted at the last meeting. The white ? people aro requeetod to extend the notice, in order "V that the negroes may'be geneially informed as to - ' the time and place. ?:-h*-ft-^ ' ANOTHER GRAND GATHERING OF THE DE ~ MOCBACY. - We learn from the Abbeville papers that a mass . " meeting of the Democracy of Abbeville and ad? joining Districts will take place to-day, 20th Au gust, at Abbeville C. H. A number of distin ^.guished and eloquent speakers have boen invited, . ^-"?nd among the names published we find that Hon. J. P. Reed, of this ploce, is expected. Let tho . ball be kepi in motion. - . ?-: - ; AND YET ANOTHER. -? * - The people of Oconce are'not'to be excelled by ' ^. tnerr neighbors, and bavo'determined upon having grand political meeting at Walhalla ct the 15th ^jiif-September. Hon.' B. II. Hill, of Georgia, ? L'^ov. Vance, of Ncrlh Carolina, and several dis? tinguished gentlemen from this State, have signi ' ? .'tfied their willingness, to address the p@ple on r? that occasion. -When the arrangements are com -'. ploted, more definite information will bo given ; ? .through these columns. ?-?j* THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE. t: - In the House of mi9-Ropresentatives, on Wed ..' Tuesday-last, the report of ihe Committee on Privi? leges and Elections, in the case of the contested '-' election from Anderson, was taken up, and its . further consideration was postponed for two weeks. - -?VPersonne," of tho Charleston New, write? that "it /jris conceded by the Republicans that if another ; . election should bo ordered, it would bring out a f "larger Democratic vote tlian before." What a stu ?>-pendous~farce on a small scale is ' this contested - tdeciioa'cas? ! , v. SHOCKING MURDER. ? ?* ; We Bare only space to announce thc fact that -'- Rev. Elias Kennedy, a well-known colored preach ^.er-of-this place, wa3 brutally murdered on Satur . "day-last, near Ruckcrsville, Geo., where ho had *t gone to attend a protracted meeting at a colored church. He wtis first ordered to leave the place, '...-and complied with the demand, but had scarcely -"-returned a mile m this direction, when he was de? coyed from the buggy, and shot by some person ? unknown. These facts arc obtained from his . grandchild, a small boy who had accompanied him on the trip. It is needless to say timi this out . .rage is strongly condemned and mach regretted by ah good citizens. ? OUR PLATFORM. ; . The following resolution, passed by the State Democratic Convention at its recent meeting, de \\ ' serves lo bo kept constantly before the people, as '-."^embodying the Democratic policy in this State. - ? Upon this aU are united, and with this policy i .?lone are wo expecting to succeed. And whoever 'assumes different ground, as to the remedies to be employed in bringing about relief and reformation, stands in antagonism to the great niass of the white ? people- of South Carolina, and does not faithfully ?' .represent the Democratic party. Head, ponder, > aiidmake it effective : Resolved, That, while we enter our protest against the Radical Reconstruction acts aud the evils'they are bringing upon the South, we rely ' with confidence upon constitutional agencies and peaceful instrumentalities alone to bring us tho re lv, lief we seek and the reform we need. - .- - Peesonal.?Whitnee Symmes, Esq., of the Eeovee Courier, favored us with & brief visit on Monday last. - ?? Roswell T. Logan, Esq., who has been for some time associated with the Charleston Mercury as as - srstant editor, has severed his connection with thal ? paper and resumed the practice of law. The Mercury says that he has been an earnest, steady, energetic and capable co-worker, aud commends him as a gentleman of character, worth and ability. ? "We will add our best wishes for his success in thc legal profession. Tho special correspondent of the Charleston Newt, Mr. Muckenfuss, gives an elaborate ac? count of the grand demonstration at thia place on Wednesday lost. Wo woro highly gratified to form the acquaintance of this talented young gentleman, The is in the up-country on legal business. W. A. Lee, Esq., editor of tho Abbeville Press, was likewise pr?sent?t the meeting on Wednesday, and gives the readers of that paper an accurate ac? count of the proceedings. Wo regret that, pressing ditties prevented us from bestowing more attention uw>n eve bachelor Mead. THE HASS- MEETING Off THE 19TH. OVEB TWO THOUSAND PERSONB IRESENT. 8pee0hes by gen. wade hampton, COL. J. p. TflOM a8, col. a. 0. haskull, hon. a. bct.t, COL. ja8. 8. cothran and col. d. wya.tt a1ken. Wednesday last will long be remembered in tho annals of our District. Hundreds of nturdy men and fairest women were assembled to participate in the grand demonstration. Every countenance wore en air of brightest hope and enthusiasm, end all were- united in the glorious purpose cf placing the Democracy upon a firm basis in this mountain region. Oconee contributed her quota bytbe early train; Greenvillo folks were upon the ground *t 9 o'clock, and when the Bpccial train from Abbeville arrived, there was already a fair assemblage of tho poople. But t ue citizens of our own District, who had beon pouring in for hours beforo, continued to augment the crowd un eleven o'clock. From evory quarter came tho old and young, and middle-aged. The blushing maid? en and her bashful suitor; the matron and her liege lord, with representative of the rising gene? ration ; young men and bachelors, looking spruce and gay; in short, every olass of humanity swelled the tide, and contributed to the multitude of people assembled to do honor to the noble stan? dard-bearers of Democracy end their principles. At 11 o'clock, the procession was fomed on the public square, under tho direction of Col. It. 3. Hill, Marshal of the Day. The procession was headod by the Greenville Brass Band, followed by the speakers and other gentlemen appointed ae An escort of honor, and tha citizens generally. The stand had been prepared in the beautiful grove adjacent to the Depot, and thither tho immense crowd wended ?b way. Arriving at the grove, where hundreds of ladies had already assembled, the speakers were conducted to the stand, and the seats provided were rapidly filled by the populace. After appropriate and inspiring music, Col. Hill announced that the Eiecutivo Committee had de? signated the following gentlemen for the respec? tive positions named : For ^President.?Capt. James A. Hoyt. Vice Pnsi'lents.?Dr. Alex. Evins, Dr. 0. It. Broylesi, Moj. R. P. Simpson, Rev. D. Humphroys, Col. F. E. Harrison, Col John Martiu, II. R. Van diver, Esq., Maj. T. H. McCann, A. C. Jackson, Esq." Rev. B. F. Mauldin, Joseph Cox, Esq., and John J. Shirley, Esq. Secretaries.?E. P. Earle, Esq., and Maj. W. W. Humphreys. On taking tho chair, the President eleot spoke as follows: Friends and Fellow Citizens: On behalf of the Democratic parly of Anderson Dis'.rict, I bid you welcome, thrice welcome, on this occasion. We meet to-day to learn wisdom and receive coun? sel frommeu who have borne high honors in the brilliant record of South Caroliua, and who have shed lustre upon her fair name on the battle-field and in the councils of the Siate. We greet them and you with pride and sympathy, and earnestly hope tL-t this day's proceedings may redound to tho success of those cherished principles bequeutb ed to \u as a common heritage by the heroes of '70. Tho issues before us involve movo than life, and the cause in which we aro enlisted should receive the enthusiastic devotion of ovcry lover of his country. It becomes my duty as it ia my pleas? ure, as your presiding officer, to introduce our distinguished fellow-citizen, that gallant soldier and eminent statesman, Gen. Wade Hampton. This announcement was leceived with loud nud prolonged cheers, and when Gen. Hampton came forward, tho vast crowd again testified their ex? alted appreciation of tho noble chieftain. When the applauiie had subsided, Gen. II. spoke as fol? lows : ? sreiEcn of gen. wade hampton. Mr. President, Ladies and Gtpttemen : I esteem it a high and exalted privilege to be asked to par? ticipate with you iu this celebration. Language cannot convey the profound depths of my feelings. Believe me when I say that no earthly reward is more desirable or acceptable than to receive the approval of the people of South Carolina. If auy one man has been doubly paid for his efforts to achieve the liberties and independence of the State, 1 am he. Wherever I hav'3 been my old comrades and fellow-citizens have extended a hearty welcome and kindly greeting. It is my firm purposo and resolve to retain the good opin? ion formed of me by my fellow-citizens, and the only motive which bus sustained me through the trying times of so-called peace is devotion to tho State. I come to plead u great and stupendous ciusr. Tins tocsin of war i3 no longer heard. In stond of a blood red banner I hold in my baud the snow-white banner of peace, with the names of worthy standard-bearers inscribed thereon?Sey? mour and Blair. Will not my old comrades follow mo under this pure, spotless banner with the snme devotion, patriotism uud gallantry that they did in daysgonoby ? [Cries: "Yes, we will."] Ikncw that you would. The contest we are entering upon is fraught with graver and momentous issues. We aro strug? gling for free government, for tho rights and prin? ciples handed down to us by our forefathers, and for the privilege of governing ourselves. The rule of blood that the rump Congress in Washing ton would institute will end with tho olectiou of our nominees. The horrors of Radicalism wo must prevent, and it can only bo done by eserting overy energy that Providence has placed within our power. We have just emerged from a disas? trous and bloody war, and have no desire to see another sweep over this country. What we want is peace. Yea have established a noble and en? viable name in the history of the world, and will sustain that reputation so long as life lasts. You will not, cannot submit to negro domination. Mis? sissippi, our gallaut sister, bus given ten thousand majority to the Democracy. Wo can accomplish as much, but it cannot bo by folding our arms aud displaying a masterly inactivity. Our very lives depend upon the great issues involved. We must rise iu the strength of our might, strike oil' the shackles that bind us, and remove the iron heel of despotism from our nocks. In November next the great aud mighty cohorts of the Democratic party will rally ns oue man, and by electing their nonii neess, return peace and prosperity to a down? trodden Southern land. Carolinians, you must ex? orcise the same devotion, zeal and patriotism lo wurds the Democratic party that you did to the lomt cause. Nothing on earth but tho success of tii at party can save us. South Caroliua claims a place iu tho picture, and this party will see that her rights are untarn? ished and her liberties untrammelled. Carolina must be ruled by Carolinians. Wc swear by the Eternal God, by all the hopes of the future, by the memories of the past, aud by our children, that this government, given to us us a heritage by our aucestorB, shall be the government of tho white man. [Great cheering.] The old government was honored at home ami respected abroad ; taxu tiou was light and plenty blessed the land. The present Radical rule is a by-wurd and a reproach; taxation is heavy and want stalks abroad. The peace offered by (he Radicals is the peaco of the kite to tho dove, of the wolf to the lamb, of the burglar to his victim. The peace wc want is that of the white robed angel that spreads plenty over a smiliug land, rebuild* our waste places, and makes everything blossom as the rose. The Northern Democracy have sworn thai tlieoonslilu lion shall not be overthrowu by Undical rule, and that the rights of the States therein guaranteed shall not bo infringed or destroyed. Thev ami thoy alone cau rescue the government from the hands that have polluted il. Our forluno is em? barked and launched with theirs. The soldiers of the great armies of the United States that gallant? ly fought us, have extended the right hand of fel? lowship to us, and wc have in good faith accepted it. They uro willing that our dignity, respect and equality shall not be impaired. We have passed through the ordeal of war, and know its bitler depths. Now we want peace.? (Chcere.) Tuqso men who talk flippantly of war never faced the cannon's roar and rattle of mus? ketry. They always sought safety in ignominious ?flight, avoiding every peril and danger. The party in power charge us with revolution. This we flatly deny and denounce as a base falsehood, i They think by so doing to clear themselves and heap the crime upon us. They endeavor to re? move the Executive from power, to paralyzo the Supreme Court, and by military tyranny and des? potism to crush out the already bleeding and mangled South. Wo olaim that we are the heralds ?f peace ; that we have exerted every legal and consistent effort, and are still exerting them, to re-eutabli.?h this once proud government upon a peaceful and lasting baaiu. The so-called Legislature in Columbia is the embodiment of ignorance, folly and barbariem.? Its members occupy sea-ts onco held by men of wisdom, virtue and integrity. This is ono of the offsprings of tho Reconstruction act. You have borne wrong and oppression with snblime patience and magnanimous fortitude. You g<ive a larger vote against tho Reconstruction acts than any j State in the South. These scalawags and traitors ! should b? branded witli infamy and eternally stig? matized. They have dishonored their State nnd heaped everlasting shame upon themselvee nnd their familios. Thera arc no worda in the Eng? lish languago, to express the utter contempt enter? tained by mo for these renegades and traitors.? They and tho carpet-baggers are like the base vul? ture that comes to fatten on the living remains of its victim. The word scalawag is used by drovers to describe the mean, lousy and filthy kino that are not jit for butchers or dogs, with their hair, growing the wrong way. Governor Vp.uce says they are like tho Irishman's horse?when turned loose onunot bo caught; when caught not worth a d? d red cent. Don't listen to them. These fel? lows would sell their God as quickly as they have sold their country. (Cheers.) Fair daughters of Carolina, a great deal can be done by you. Frown down everything that tends to injure our glorious party. Use your influence now as you displayed j devotion to the lost, cause ; scorn any man who will not come boldly up to the rescue of his coun? try. If we cannot live iu this conntry?if forced by an inexorable decreo to leave?we will pack up our household gods and seek a more congenial clime. This effort of Carolina's favorite soldier was re? ceived with frequent applause, and at its conclu? sion, tho inspiring strains of "Dixie," that woll remembercd air, only re-awakened the memories brought to view by the presence of Hampton. When the music ceased, tho President introduced Col. J. P. Thomas, one of tho Electors for the State at larga, as a gifted speaker, and an earnest, whole-souled Democrat. remarks op col. tuomas. After an expressive and appropriate reference to the past history of South Carolina, and its cluster? ing memories of greatness and renown, Colonel Thomas invoked a spirit of cheerfulness for the future, teeming as it will be with material pros? perity, under the guidance of correct government and upright rulers. His speech was happily con. ceived and admirably arranged, under two head? ings, namely: First, that what we now need is in? dustrial regeneration and political redemption; 2nd, that these ends can only be attained with the success of the Democratic pcrty. Political re? demption must precede industrial efforts, as under the present regime there could be no permanent prosperity atteuding the labors of tho many or the few; and with this redemption from our political bondage, industrial progress would be made, and wealth and prosperity obtained by hard and earnest work. We must cultivate farms and erect school houses ; the youth of the country must not be ashamed to lay hold of tho plough, anvil and hoe; our shoulders must be put to the wheel manfully, and with a determination to succeed; we must enter the industrial arena, and contend for the prizes allotted to energy and enterprise. Before these agencies can bo made effective in redeeming our section from its blighted condition, we must hare free and full representation without detrac? tion cr derogation, and be placed upon on equal footing willi other States. The triumph of De? mocracy promises peace to heal the bleeding wounds of the country, to build up our waste places, to erect altars to the living God?not Na? poleonic peace, but such as brings plenty, pros? perity and happiness. We have an abiding trust iu the ultimate succoss of the grand old Democratic party. True and whole-souled standard bearers have been selected to carry forward its banner with peace emblazoned upon the wide-spread folds, j The tires already kindled are burning from the mountains to the seaboard, from the great lakes to [ the gulf; that great party is rallying from the At ! laulic to tho Pacific, frciu mountain to mountain, ! and from plain to plain ; the decree has gone forth, and in November next the great question will be settled. They will overthrow this diabolical Radi? cal rule, and South Carolina will bo ruled by Carc liuians, to whom it belongs, and whose fathers won it from the Indian and the Brilon. It will never be given up to Northern adventurers, ignorant Africans, or treacherous Southerners. Col. Thom? as then spoke of tho stolid ignoranco and venal rascality that was embodied in our so-called Leg? islature, particularly the carpet-bagger in whom ?were united the office of Governor aud the Freed. man's Bureau agent, as au insult too monstrous to be endured. A conclavo of ignominy, ignorance, bascuess and depravity, they are kites perching where eagles soared before. He eulogized Sey? mour and El ale, and said that we must rally as one man around the glorious standard of the De? mocracy. We will never give up the land we love so dearly, this genial cliuio bequeathed to us as a heritage. The palmetto will again take root, put forth its branches, and flourish as of old. This brief summary fails to do justice to Col. Thomas, whose clear voice and polished sentences enchained the audience for near three-quarters of au hour. He was frequently interrupted with ap? plause. After appropriate music, the President intro? duced Col. A. C. Haskell, the Elector fur the Third Congressional District, who spoko as fol? lows : remarks of col. 11askell. My Friends and Fellow Comrades : Fair angels who nmdo the horrors of war pass lightly to the soldier by dressing his wounds and nursing him tenderly : You will follow wherever tho gallant chieftain leads, for his path will always be on the tide of right, justice nnd victory. What means this vast assembly of South Carolinians? It is to ratify the uomiuatiou of the great constitutional party. The eyes of the world are upon us. Vox populi vox Dei bus been made a falsehood by the Radicals. They have usurped power, aud are striving to crush to earth leu sovereign States. They claim thai their measures we peaceful. For eight long years have they controlled the government, and with what result? The war has been ended three years, and yet this party of peace have accom? plished nothing but disunion and despotism. Three years have we quietly waited for these Con? gressmen iu Washington to turn from their vomit and they will not. Thoy say that we are in the Union, but give us no rights recognized as a Stale without the power to control. What would Calhoun, Cheevcs, McDuffie, Pres ton and Legare say if they could see this state of affairs ? Could one of the ., ?tund before you for uflice ? Tho Radicals tell you they have just bo gun their work. Fanaticism, Randolph says, has no stopping place ; it will continue to increase its venom and spleen so long as its followers arc in power. '.Mie American people will rise in the strength of their might aud put down this usurp? ing tyranny. 1 will not pollute my lips by speaking of those carpet-bnggers and scalawags composing the so called Executive, Judicial and Legislative branch? es of the government of our Slate. We have como hero to counsel with you concerning repre? sentation. We claim that we are actiujj undor tho law, and denounce and deny that we are endea oring to destroy the governmeut. [Cheers, Treason rests not in one who would sustain th government, but in one who would destroy i You must go to the ballot box, vote, and influent as many as you can to do likewise. These carpe baggers who come among you will steal and boi row all they can and than take up their duds an leave the place. Thc Sonator for tho short teri is a dirty scalawag ?nd renegade, who has bee raised to position, so-called, and was known I spit down the throat of one of his negro;s to pnn that ho was a slave. Aye, ho has time and agai had tho negro chained like a base felon, and y< he has been made Senator by those slaves. In this connection, Col. Haskell made a stron and telling appeal to the negroes present, advisin them to trnst and confido in the Southern peoph Ho drew a faithful picture of the happiness an comfort enjoy-wd by the negroes when in slaver} and gav? them assuiacce that the men who reare them and cared for them in those brighter dav would still guarantee them protection for life an property. With a glowing apostropha to thc Dec ?eratic party and an earnest exhortation to hi hearers to 3tand firmly together until the waves c Radicalism are broken, shattered and dispersed Col. Haskell concluded amid '.he most cnthusias tic cheers. The nert speaker introduced was tho Hor Aemistead Burt, of Abbeville, who was heartil; received and warmly applauded throughout, kemabk8 ot hon. a. Bi'BT. Ladies and Gentlemen : I bava no words of burn ing eloquence and am weak of speech, but I hav a warm Carolina heart, always ready and willin; to give a word of counsel and cheer. The coun try ha3 been seized by rude banda aud torn froi; ua. We must gather our strength and turn th usurpers out. The great object and aim of thi Radical party is to humble a proud people. An; man who would advise the support of the presen government must be a slave of slaves. The wo men of the country will not allow it. Wcmei have always proven true to themselves. Wive should drive any husband away who should so de grade her as to countenance this rule of tyranny Mothers, turn those renegade sons from your pres euee who would Bink the old ship of Slate into ai African cesspool. There are features in the so-called conatitutioi that are very objectionable and unbearable. No on who has ever possessed the confidence of his Stati can hold office. By this thousands of our bes citizens are disqualified, but this will not, cunno last. Our friends of the North and West wil strike it out and give us equality and justice. Commissioners have been appointed to buy in al the lands that may be sold for taxes for the State so-called, so that it may be divided out among tin negroes. Don't let any white man's land bo sob to pay taxes! You can do it. Before six week: there will be a storm of enthusiasm that will as tonish them. I think that concern in Columbia i: ready to break up for insolvency. Wc find ourselves standing face to face with i problem that philosophers and philanthropist: cannot solve but by the extermination of one race We must adjust it in some form, peacefully, if pos siblo. This country was discovered by whitt men, and owned by white men, and by the help o heaven shall ever be ruled by while men. Free dom did not change intellect or morals. We wan friendly relations between the while and coloret races. We cannot have social or political equali ty. God has given to each distinct qualities. Wt want them to improve our agriculture and to til the soil. With the negro the white people desiri amicable, civil and kind relations. If broken, i will be the fault of the colored man. Break no the relationship. The Radicals desire a war o races. Let mc warn you not to commence it. 1 it should como your doom, my colored friends will bc read in that of the Indian. Not even i grave left. It will bc thc doom of extermination An inferior race has never yet, iii the history o the world, ruled a superior, not even in Knglant or Spain. I trust that you will break up you Leagues and return to the white man. As I sait before, if a collision commences, you will follov in the path already trod by tho Indian. Let us in this trying crisis, do our whole duty, and I prc diet the doom of scalawags and carpet-baggers. Col. James S. Cotiiran, of Abbeville, was ther introduced, .and delivered a tolling speech in tht happiest style. He announced that he had caust of quarrel with the Committee of Arrangements for not. informing him that a speech was cxpectet from him, and also because they had reversed tht order of things by placing a skirraishor at th? close of the fight. 11 i 9 eflort, however, was con? vincing proof that oftimcs skilful and prncticet' skirmishing secured the victory. He said thal there were two modes only of losing liberty?ont by corruption, the other by violence. By thc lat? ter mode was our liberties lost, and this thought preserves tho honor amt integrity of a people We arc now to fight with ballots ; Ihe war with the bullet is ended. Having accepted the result ir good faith, we intend to bc truo and devoted in peace. The speaker here compared patriotism ot allegiance to a pebble thrown into a stream of wa? ter?thc circle began at the very centre, and con? tinued to extend, until it reaches the merge, unless it met a counter wave, when the ripple immedi? ately returns to the centre, lie advocated peace? ful measures strongly, the maintenance of princi? ple, and the establishment of right. In the course of his remarks, Col. Cotuiia.v depicted in pathetic language thc closing scenes at Appomattox, in which he participated, ami paid a just tribute to that noble old chieftain, Gen. Lice. His remarks were likewise interperscd with good humor and appropriate anecdotes, thus displaying the highest qualities for success as a popular speaker, by quick transitions "from gravo to gay, from lively to se? vere." Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, of Abbeville, who is the canvusser appointed for this Congressional Dis? trict under a resolution of the State Convention, was the last speaker introduced. His ?peech was principally devoted to a description of thc present state of affairs, nutt his powers of invective bore heavily upon Radicalism ami ita supporters. Some of his remarks were injudicious, we thought, ami his advico in regard to certain strolling iudividu als too oxtreme. Otherwise, thc speech of Col. Aiken was well received and created much ap? plause. The President, then announced that he was in? structed to oiler resolutions, endorsing thc plat? form and nominees of thc National Democracy, which wero uuuauintously adopted amid great en? thusiasm, when tho meeting adjourned. The baskets of provisions were then opened, and the crowd scattered over the grounds in large and small groups to partake of thc abundance spread beforo them. The speakers and invited guests were summoned to the rooms of thc Democratic Club, where a bounteous dinner, prepared under the superin? tendence of lair hands, awaited them, and to which amulejustice was administered. This hospitality to our distinguished guests is indubitable evidence that thc gontlernen having charge of the arrange? ments were determined to maintain thc good name of Anderson, and wc ?ire confident that, their ener? gy and tact arc duly appreciated. When thc din? ner was over, our guests departed by thc several trains, and we trust carried with tlieut pleasing re? collections of thc day and its incidents. A meeting of thc citizens was held in tho Court. House at carly candle-light, intended expressly to instruct anti edify the colored people?few of whom were present, however. Hon. J. P. Reed was called to tho chair, and explained the object of thc meeting fully and explicitly, regretting that there were not more of thc class intended to be benefilled in the audience. His remarks were highly appropriate to thc occasion, and received frequent marks of approbation. Cols. Thomas and Kasuell also delivered speeches, in the right vein, and calculated to impress the audience with facts and figures, whereby the negroes may be con? vinced of their errors and brought into tho Demo? cratic fold. It is much o be regretted that the colored people generally were not present, in order to receivo light aud instruction from these earnest and patriotic gentlemen. The meeting adjourned at an early hour. -??O OUR OUTSIDE PAGES. On tho first page will be found an able and earnest letter from Ex-Got. Perry, addressed to the Committee of Arrangements, on the political questions of the day. Like everything emanating from this distinguished gentleman, this letter is ' forcible, straight-forward, and manly, and is well worthy of a perusal. "A Trip to New York," by our venerable and esteemed friend, D. H., gives an interesting and ; graphic description of Philadelphia and its attrac? tive surroundings. We know that this series of letters are cordially welcomed by every one ac? quainted with the writer, and that his close obser? vation and valuable reminiscences are duly appre? ciated. In response to the suggestion made by "S.," of Pendloton, we re-produce the article on Red Clover, from tho pen of C. W. Howard, in the lasx number of the Cultivator. This valuable article appears on tho fourth page to-day, and wo commend its care? ful perusal to every farmer in the District. Will "S" oblige u- with the Es?ay on Grasses ? The various political and news items should not be overlooked, and there is an occasional para? graph suited to chase away the blues. ?-<s> LET US IMITATE MISSISSIPPI. The question has been often asked, how was Mississippi carried against the Radicals? The large negro majority, almost equal to that in South I Carolina, seemed to preclude the probability of the Democrats making such headway ia the brief pe? riod allowed them to work. Now, we are not pre? pared to answer the question fully, but the follow? ing paragraph from the Augusta (Gco.) Constitu? tionalist throws a flood of light upon the activity and energy displayed by our brethren in the afore? said State. We should imitate the example af? forded by Mississippi, and make the welkin ring with bleating animals sacrificed, for the country's good. What neighborhood will begin the work! An exchange suggests that the "fatted calf re? claimed the prodigal." Here is the paragraph al? luded to: How They do it.?The fatted ox and the obese hog are powerful campaign documents in Missis? sippi. At a ratification meetingin Copiah county, one hundred and sixty animals diod for Seymour nn<l Blair. They were amazing persuaders of 0,000 people, white aud black. Hon. A. 0. Brown and two black orators furnished the feast of reason. -? HEALTH OF CHARLESTON, The remarkable sanitary condition of Charleston is a subject for congratulation and thankfulness. An esteemed friend, residing in that city, wtom we had the pleasure of meeting recently, has di? rected our attention particularly to the Bills of Mortality, published every week, showing the number of deaths, cause of death, and ages of tlie dead. Wc have before us the publications of last week and the week before, signed by Dr. George Pelzeb, City Registrar, who is a sworn officer, and without whose written permission no body can be interred, unless under pain of incurring a heavy penally. For the week ending Aug. 8th, total number of deaths, 23?whites 5, and colored 18; of these, eleven were adults?whites 4 and colored 7. For the week ending Aug. l?th, total number of deaths, 31?whites 9 and colored 22 ; of these, fourteen were adults?whites 4 and colored 10. Among the whiles, during tho two weeks, only one case is set down ns resulting from fever of any kind ; ono died from old age, aud another from ac cideut. This statement is truly remarkable for a city whose population is estimated at 50,000. FOB THE CAMPAIGN. Wc have neglected to call the attention of our readers to the fact that the National Intelligencer (weekly) is supplied to clubs of ten or more to the same Post Office at fifty cents per copy for the cam? paign, or for any four months prior to the 1st of January, 1S('<9. Published at the great political centre, there is no better medium for obtaining early and reliable political information. Every number is a grand campaign document, containing the latest and most important political speeches, items, comments, ic. Address Sxow, Coyle & Co., Proprietors National Intelligencer, Washington, D. C. -e> NICKEESON'3 HOTEL. An unfounded rumor has been circulated to the affect that negroes are entertained at Nickerson's Hotel, Columbia, and although flat denial has been given by the city papers, it seems that the rumor is still circulating. Duriug a recent visit to Co? lumbia, wc heard this allegation at tho depot, and placing no reliance upon it, pushed forward to Nickorson's, where wo found that the report was malicious and false. Under the superintendancc of Mr. Wright, we take pleasure in adding, that the Hotel is conducted now as always heretofore, in the very best style, and on correct principles. -?> Acts of the Legislature.?The Phoenix says that Gov. Scott has returned tho following Acts to the Legislature, with bis approval: An Act to provide a Private Secretary for the Governor. An Act to make appropriations for the payment of the expenses of the Legislature, auu to meet deficiencies iu the appropriations for the fiscal year commencing October I, 1808, made by Gen? eral Orders No. 130, dated December 5, 1807. All Act to provide for the recording of certifi cates of sale issued to purchasers of laud sold under direction and by authority of the United States' Direct Tux Commissioners in Dean fort County. An Act to regulate appeals and writs of error to tho Supreme Court. _-?& Wo are indebted to some one for a balch of bills which have been introduced into the so called Legislature, among them a bill to determine and perpetuate the homestead mid another to or? ganize the Supreme Court. Neither has passed, wc bciicve. ? The Newberry Herald records the death of Miss Sallie O'Neal 1, youngest sister of the late Hon. John Belt on O'Neall, in the OSth year of her age. She was the last surviving member of tho family*. ? Hon. George II. Pcndleton and Gen. Tom ISwing, Jr., were to speak in Bangor, Maine, on the 2()th, in Augusta on tho 21st, and iu Portland on the 22d instant. ? John A. Hunter, an old citizen of Abbeville, formerly a merchant, and lately a member of the ? Reconstruction Convention, died on the loth inst., j aged 55. ? The Democrats of the Third District of Ohio J have nominated the lion. C. L. Yallanilingham for ! Cougrcss. ? Ex-Oov. Orr was at St. Joseph, Mo., on the ! 5th instant. In 1858 he purchased large bodies of i land iu that vicinity, which he is noxr looking up. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AUD OTHERWISE. ? A. B. Southallhas been appointed Postmaster for Hamburg, !3. C, vice George Damm, Esq., re? signed. _The Radical police in New Orleans arrestsd several white boys in ft procession, the other night, for shouting for "Seymour and Blair." ? Ex-Chief Justice Dupont, of Florida, has is? sued an address to the people of that State denying the legality of the Reconstruction Acts, and re? fusing to recognize the election of his successor on the bench. ? "Impeachment" Ashley, of Ohio, has been re-nominated for Congress by acclamation. As the matter of impeachment will come up again, and old Thad. is necessarily absent from this country, Ashley may yet have an opportunity of achieving fame, unless superceded by the carpet? baggers. ? Gen. Rosencranz has been recently appointee* Minister to Mexico, and last week left Washington for the White Sulpher Springs, where Gen. Lee is at present sojourning. It is seriously stated that Rosencranz' visit to Virginia is for consultation with General Lee regarding Mexican relations and Southwestern border interests, ?ther parties say . that Roscncratiz desires to consult General Lee with regard to the views, purposes and probable action of Southern Democrats as preliminary to a letter of advice that R.osencranz intends address? ing to the Germans before leaving the country. For the Anderson Intelligencer. ? Pendletox, August 18, 1868? Friend Flogt: Ilaving now an Agricultural So? ciety at Anderson desiring light in its various op? erations, especially on clover and other grasses, adapted to the South, yon will no doubt confer a favor on many of your subscribers, who are not ' subscribers to the Southern Cultivator, and more's - the pity, by re-publishing a communication fronr C. W. Howard, to that excellent paper, which yon will find in the current (August) number, p. 226, under the head, "Red Clover." Your Society will, ere long, be offering premiums for the best lots of - grasses, adapted to the South; let each member be posted on the subject; then the competition will become more interesting and beneficial to tho members of the Society, and the Southern Cultiva^ tor the gainer by an increased subscription list. An Essay on grasses, by Mr. Howard, was re published in the Farmer and Planter, Vol. 9th, in 1858, from the Southern Cultivator. This Essay should be read by every one who thinks of going into grass culture South. Mr. Howard has, I be? lieve, made more experiments on the culture of the . various grasses, than any other person South who has published the results, and hence I consider bim the very best authority on this subject of in? creasing importance, to the farmers of the Statue. Yours, Sic, S. ." iptrial Itotitcs. To the Public. The undersigned having joined the Union League last fall, and after having satisfied myselr that I was deceived into joining by evil-minded persons, I hereby renounce all connection with tho League, and proclaim myself a Democrat, being " now convinced that the Democratic party will bet? ter protect the poor man and secure to him every, right and justice. RICHARD FOWLER. August 26, 1868 10 1 ? ? BellOQ Lodge, No. ?, A.\ F.*. M.\, U. D. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION" OF BELTON.. LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room a/. Beltonr S. C on THURSDAY, August 27th, 1808, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. . / By order of the W.-. M.\ WARREN D. WIEKES, Sta. Aug. 12,186? 8 4 . HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ ALv A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODG E will be held in the Lodge Room on MON DAY NIGHT, September U, 1868, at eight o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern them? selves accordingly. By order of the W.-. M>. GEORGE W. FANT, See, Aug. 12, 1868 8?4 ?-.?.-_________________ Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, K.\A.\M.v A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Sept. 7, 1868, at_ seven o'clock Companions will assemble with ?ut further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. GEORGE MUNRO, See. July 10, 1863 Z 4 yew Advertisements. - - -'-~? Notice to Manufacturers. THE undersigned will attend at Anderson C. ff. on Saleday in September for the purpose of re? ceiving Returns and Taxes for articles manufac? tured for sale, barter or exchange, for the first and second quarters of this year. Si E. MOORE, Tax Collector. August 26, 1S68 10 2 NOTICE. THE Firm of CLARK, WHITE & CLARK is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The Notes and Accounts of Clark & White, aud Clark, White & Clark will be found at the firm of J. B. Clark & Son, at the old stand. All persons indebted to either of the above firms, will confer a favor by calling and making settlements. Settlements can bo made with either member of the above firms. CLARK, WHITE & CLARK. August 5, 1868. NEW FIRM. J. B. CLARK & SON having this day bought! out the entire interest of Thomas M. White, of the late firm of Clark, White & Clark, will continue the Merchant TaUoring Business, At the old Stand, NO. O GRANITE HOW Feeling grateful for the patronage heretofore re? ceived, we would earnestly solicit a continuance of the same, and will endeavor, to the best of our ability, to please our customers and friends, in price, quality and style of Goods. J. B. CLARK & SON. August 5, 1803. A. C A. RX> . Having this dny withdrawn from the firm of Clark, White & Glark. I take pleasure in soliciting the patronage of my friends aud customers for tho firm of J. B. Clark & Sou. THOS. M. WHITE. Auguet 26, 1868 10 2