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Wednesday Mornings Sept. 2. ?g|r All papers discontinued at the expiration ?f the time for which, they hare been paid. No. name entered tipon the books unless the money accompanies the order.. cross-mark indicates that the subscrip? tion is about to expire. B@- Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. GL.UB BATESv Ten copies for one year," - ?22.50 Twenty " " " " - 40-00 Eor ewry clu.b 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,'vir: "Southern Cultivator," "American Agriculturist," or "Farm and Garden." The mon? ey must alway; accompany the order. National Democratic Ticket. FOB PBES1DENT: HORATIO SEYMOP, of New York, FOR rJV&PRESrDENT: EHAM P. BLAK, of Missouri. STATE ELECTORAL- TICKET;. for the state at LARGE : ?en..j. D. KENNEDY, of Kershavr. Col. J. P. THOMAS, of Bicblaud. fiest congressional 'district Cot. B. F. GRAHAM, of MarioD. second congressional district: Gen. B. H. RUTLEDGE, Charleston. third congressional district : Col. A. C. HASKELL, of Abbeville. t0?rth congressional district : Coi. E. C. McLURE, of Chester. BUTE RIDGE BAILROAB. We yietf a considerable space to the message of Gov. Scott, in relation to this important public enterprise. The Legislature is determined to push forward the Road, we learn, by adopting the sug? gestions made in this message, and it is confident? ly believed that the work will be speedily resumed. A CAMPAIGN SONG. In another place will be fonnd a capital cam? paign coag, adapted to the tune so popular in the days of "Tippacanoe and Tyler, too." At the conclusion of his speech on Saturday night, Mr. Beeo> announced that he had some "machine poe? try," which was loudly called for, and this song was wad by him amid the wildest shouts of ap? plause. -o MASS MEETING AT WILLIAMSTON. A Democratic Mass Meeting will be held at Wil Iiamston on Friday, September 11th. to which the citizens generally in this and surrounding Districts are invited. It is expected that a number of dis? tinguished gentlemen will deliver speeches. The ladies ace particularly requested to lend tbeir presence and influence on the occasion. The late * hour at which we have received the letter of the Committee forbids a more extended notice. -,-o GRAND BALLY IN EDGEFIELD. To-day the Democracy of Edgefield District have a grand demonstration, to which they have invited a number of distinguished speakers. It is the third, in the series of Moss Meetings in this Congressional. District, and- we hope that brilHaict success may attend the efforts of our Edgefield friend.*. The day will ccnolude with a Democratic Ball, the invitation to which is ex? tended through the Advertiser, and at the head of the junior managers is the name of that "gay and festive-" youth, J. T. Bacon. A fine Band and merry dance expected. -^?? ? - TEE MURDER OF ELIAS KENNEDY. The facts stated last week in regard to the mur? der of Elias Kennedy, a colored preacher, are substantially correct. lie left this place on Fri? day, 21st ultimo, to visit Ruckersville, Goo., about ? thirty miles distant, where he had been invited to yneach. Reaching that place on Saturday morn? ing, he was informed by another colored preacher that there was some objection to his remaining in that section, as the citizens were informed that his principal object was to organize a Union League, and* he was advised to consult certain white men, who replied that he must leave within an hour. This demand was complied with, and ho had gone CLcarcoly a mile from the village, when some per? son or persons unknown accostod him, and in? duced him to get out of the buggy. This was the last seen of him by his grandson, who accompa? nied him, and who halted at the mill, only a short distance from the spot where Elias was kittec?. His prolonged absence excited suspicion, and he was found dead by the roadside, shot through the body. The news reached here on the Monday follow? ing, and created, considerable excitement among the negroes. Few white persons were aware that Kennedy bad left this place, and in fact we know of none who were apprised of his absence until the news came that he had been murdered. Ru? mors were conflicting and uncertain, and the pre? vailing opinion left room for doubt, uatil a gentle? man: from Elberton arrived here during the night, and* oennrmed the report. On Tuesday, about twelve or fifteen-colored men started for Ruckers? ville to bring back the body, and carried with them a petition from leading citizens of this place, asking the protection and assistance of nil good citizens on their mission. We learn that thoy were treated kindly, and received every assistance from ihe Georgians. Having secured the remains of Kennedy, they returned on Thursday morning. H* was buried that afternoon at Mt. Tabor Church, two mites south of this place, a large concourse of peopUt being present, including a great many whites: So fur as we can ascertain, no* suspicion rests upon any one ns being connected with this horri? ble deed. In justice to the citizens of Ruckers? ville, we append their response to the petition Bent from this place: Ruckersville, G.t.. Aug. 26,. 1SG8. Dear Sir : In reference to tho removal of the remains of Elias Kennedy, which is petitioned, we will say that the colored men concerned shall not he molested, ?ud that the citizens of this place con? demn most resolutely the murder of Kennedy. It is true, some of them, hearing of his bad charac? ter?which may have been exaggerated?refused or opposed his remaining on- their premises, but hadno.thoughtthatit was tho intention of any evil-disposed, person to do him any injury and have to greatly regret the occurrence of such an outrage in our immediate neighborhood. This communication is addressed to Capi. J. \\r Daniels, Clerk of the Court, and is signed by fif. teen respectable citizens. TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. TL? following admirable address to the people of this Slate is from the pen of Col. J. P. Til oma?, one of the Electors for the State at large, whoa? suggestions are based upon actual observation aod a thorough knowledge o?"the t?ue condition of po? litical affairs. Let us take courage from his hope? ful predictions, and gird on the armer of Democ? racy, determined to redeem our beloved Stute from the Goths and Vandals now desecrating ita high positions. Bj a strong, manly and united effort, the people of South Carolina have it in their power to hurl the usurpers from their faneied security, .and. we may rest assured that a Democratic ma? jority in this State will strike terror into the hearts of tho domagogues, whose only hope of re? taining unlawful power lies in their ability to dupe and deceive the unfortunate negro. Every man must go to work to counteract their evil influence upon this deluded people. If we defeat then now, and roll up a majority for Seymour and Blair, the stock of carpet-bags now on band will be speedily lessened by a hasty departure of their owners from Palmetto soil. Read the address carefully, and profit by its suggestions The election of Seymour and Blair, in November next, may be regarded a fixed fact. All the indi? cations in thc political field point to this great re? sult. Whether or not, South Carolina is carried for the Democratic nominees, the State will be re? deemed and the Union restored. But, fellow-citi? zens, let us resolve to carry this State for the Na? tional Democracy. If we to will, it can be done. Let every District in South Carolina do its part? let c-very Carolinian do his part?and the victory 'will be ours. Let the lower Districts of the State imitate the spirit and action of the upper Districts, and we are sure to carry South Carolina for Sey? mour and Blair. Sinec the last State Con von tion, the writer has already addressed at least 12,000 of his fellow-eili zens, and everywhere the people are thoroughly 'aroused and full of hope and energy and spirit. They have resolved to crush out the rule of the "carpet-bagger" and "scalawag," to take the reins of government from the inexperienced freedman, and to redeem the State to peace,, prosperity and themselves. This they expect to do with the aid ?f the Na? tional Democracy. God willing and wc resolving, soon will intelligence and virtue and wealth con? trol this land, just as these elements have controll? ed political communities ever since thc formation of nationalities, upon the basis of a true republi? canism. What, now, is the practical programme ? 1. Organize more- thoroughly your Democratic Clubs. Let every white man and good conserva? tive colored man join the club in his locality. 2. Let your clubs meet as often as convenient to exchange views ; to receive new members ; to keep i the fires of enthusiasm burning. 3. Address yourselves kindly and truthfully to the freedman who will vote in the coming election. Seek to divest his mind of the prejudices and falsehoods instilled into it by bis false teachers, black or white. Tell him that whilst we are not ready to let him rulo the ccu at rv, or to hold office, yet we mean him no harm?that we propose to protect him equally with the white man, in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"?that we de? sire to promote his mental, moral and bodily wel? fare?to live at peace with him. In fine, suggest to him that, locking to his ultimate interests, to his weakness as a race, to the strength of the white element, to Northern prejudice, to Southern de? termination, it would be well for him to accept the bone of Democracy in preference to the shadow of radicalism. Tell him that, as to this vexed question of race, we are willing?doing justice to him, and demanding it for ourselves?to leave the solution of the problem to time and experience? to the logic of inexorable events and th? ethics of Heaven. And tell him, teo> that between this and the PresidentiaLelection, it is for tlie colored man to decide whether he will come down to the plain of Democracy and live, or keep the heiyhtt of radicalism, and under thc influence of inexorable laws of philo? sophical arrangement, pass away as a race. 4. Let every Democrat work for the cause, and exert all the influence he has in its behalf, from this time until the election rn November. As Mr. Burt bas suggested, let every man make himself a , Democratic canvasser, and every family resolve ' itself into a Democratic club. 5. Let every man register ; let every man vote ; and when tho time comes to vote, let naught but insuperable difficulties prevent a voter from de? positing his Democratic ballot. Let every man vote himself, and induce as many as he can to vote for the Democratic nominees. And if the colored man feels that he cannot vote for the Democratic candidates, and' yet cannot, and will not, vote against his Southern friends, whose interests are the same as his own, then-teU him to stay at home, hoe his corn and potatoes, and not vote at all. This, fellow-citizens, is the way to victory. Let this programme be faithfully adopted, from the mountains to the seaboard, and wc will carry the State for the Demo crae v. Make a grand effort to win. Use every legitimate means to do this. No greater cause ever demanded your energies. The questions involved reach the heurth-stone and in? clude (ho iuterests of peace and property. In South Carolina, we want peace for thc benefit of both races. We want all the industries of the State to revive ; v*e want wealth ; we need capi? tal ; we require immigration ; we desiro to see South Carolina once more rejoicing in a harmoni? ous population, in the rede of intelligence and virtue, in an era of plenty and prosperity. But this great result, this industrial and peaceful re? generation of tho State, is utterly impossible under the present regime, and caa be consummated, and consummated alone, under the auspices of the National Democratic party. Party triumph must precede the ends we seek, and we can accomplish the rescue and redemption of our Stato and our country only by passing over the victorious field of the National Democracy in November next. Let every true Carolinian, therefore, rally around the flag of that time-honored party, higher in its tone and purer in principles now than ever before, and resolve to make it triumphant, even in the unequal contest that we wage in South Carolina. Let the people of South Carolina, so long in the vale of despair, be now of good cheer. Even now - the halo of success plays around the advancing ; columns of the grand army of the Democracy, and the light of victory gilds its snow-white banners. In- our own State, abundant crops of corn prom? ise to reward the energies of labor and the ad? vances of capitaL Heaven seems to smile upon a 'hitherto chastened people, tried in the horrors of war and tried in the greater horrors of so-called peace ; and with corn filling up the farmer's barn, and cotton whitening his fields, and Democracy triumphant, the ides of next November will se? cure to us the fruits of a peaceful victory, and the promise of purer and better days for the Slate and the country. J. f. T. THE MASS MEETING AT WALHALLA. Last week we made brief mention of the fact that the Democracy of young Oconee had determined upon a grand political demonstration on the 15th of September. We have now to acknowledge the courtesy of an invitation to be present on that oe. casion, and by virtue of the position of President of the Central Club,, extend a cordial invitation to our fellbw-citiicns to unite with their brethren and participate in the expected glories of the day. The following distinguished gentlemen have been in vitod to address the meeting, namely : Messrs. Hampton, Perky, McGowan^ Simpson, Thomas, McClure and Barker, of this State; Hon. B. II. Hill and Hon. B. Toombs, of Georgia ; Ex-Gov. Z. B. Va>*ce, of North Carolina, and lastly, bat not least, "Brick" Pomeroy, of the LaCrosse (Wis.) Democrat. If lhere should be an extra train from this place, wc hope to announce it in our next issue. PORTRAIT OF GEN. LEE. A fino portrait of thc great military chieftain, Gen. ll. E. Lee, is on exhibition at tho Book Store of G. W. Fast. This excellent specimen of art is the work of M. Ammer, a young artist? former? ly of Fincastle, Va., who ia now a Professor in the Davenport Female College, Lenoir, N. C. We would advise every one to call at tho Book Store, and inspect this portrait, which accurately delin? eates the features of our beloved leader, ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES. The election of Circuit Judges took plaee in the Legislators on Wednesday last, and resulted as follows: Jrtnt Circuit.?D. T. Corbin, now of Charleston, formerly of Massachusetts, we believe, who is the United States District Attorney for this State, and also one of the honorable (?) Senators from Charles? ton. Second?Zefiiakiak Platt, formerly of New York, father-in-law of the recently elected Asso? ciate Jostice Willard, and who was appointed by Gen. Candt to fill the position of Judge in place of the Hon. A. P. Aldrjcb, removed by the mili? tary. Third.?John T. Green, of Samter. His poli? tics are not known to us. Fourth.?J. M. Rutland-, b prominent member of the Reconstruction Convention, now State Sena? tor. He was defeated for Associate Justice,- and is a correct representative of the Scallawag. Fifth.?Lemuel Boozee, of Lexington, now Lieu? tenant Governor, and by virtue of his office Presi? dent of the Senate. He is a weak specimen, and .will be totally out of hi* eloment in ft judicial ca? pacity. Poor old Lem 1 Sixth.?G. W. Williams, of Yerk, an able law? yer, and identified with the Democratic parly, un? less wo ore ?uro. mistaken. Seventh.?T. 0. P. Vernon, of SpartanboTgf lately held the office of District Judge, and is also a Democrat. Eighth.? James L. Qcr, of Anderson. It is understood that Gov. Our will not accept the po? sition. Under the tenure-of-office bill, recently passed by the Legislature, it is required that the Supreme Judges should qualify on or before the j 5th of September, and as the Chief Justice elect, F. J. Moses, Sr., cannot take the oath without first having his disabilities removed by Congress, that position will be vacated, as Congress cannot meet before the 21st, according to adjournment. It is expected, therefore, that when the position is again declared vacant, the Legislatur? will confer the doubtful honor of Chief Justice upon our fel? low-citizen, Gov. Orr. We have no means of knowing that gentleman's intentions, but would not. be willing to risk a large wager upon his ac? cepting any office from the -bogus1 concern now sitting in Janney's Hall. TTbe Governor is in the Northwest, and will not return for several weeks, we are assured. ' -o?? HON. J. P. REED. This gentleman addressed a large audience in the Court House on Saturday night last, in pursu? ance of the notice given in our last issue. i^Jfis remarks were^specially directed to the colored people, about two hundred of whom were present. Without the least exaggeration, this plain, prac? ticable and sensible speech of Mr. Reed excelled, in its manner and matter, any effort we feave ever heard addressed to the negroes. His stylo was adapted closely to their powers of comprehension, while tho plainest truths were told in a forcible and effective manner. The speech was also spiced with considerable humor, and several appropriate anecdotes served to illustrate his meaning. Al? though more than two hours wero occupied in the delivery of tho speech, tho audience listened atten? tively throughout, and the negroes gave particu? larly marked attention, which was gratifying evi? dence of thoir respect for the speaker. We believe that much good has already been effected by this praiseworthy effort to enlighten and instruct that . deluded people, and its fruits will be manifest to the world, in a brief period. [ -o For the Anderson Intelligeheer. SEYXIOUB AND BLAIR. a. democratic rallying song for tux south. Air?Rosin the Bow. Conre* along to this Democratic meeting,. Come manhood and come ladies fair ; Lei us strike hands in joyous greeting, And shout for our Seymour and BTarr. \ Then huzza for Seymour and Blair, Huzza for Seymour and Blair, Let us strike hands in joyous greeting And shout, for our Seymour and Blair. Time was when our glorious old country No scalawag dared to impair, And to quickly get rid of such dunces, Lct'c shout for our Scyroosr and Blair. Then huzza for Seymour and Blair, &c. To set carpet-baggers a walking, And scalawags close in their rear, We must all keep continually talking, And vote for our Seymour and Blair. Then huzza for Seymour and Blair, kc. Low taxes, good money and plenty, The Democracy intend all shall have, As of yore, in this truly free country, By electing our Seymour and Blair. Then huzza for Seymour and Blair, &o Then farewell to Radieal misrule, Farewell to the horrors of war, We have risen from Tyranny's foot-stool, Redeemed by our Seymour and Blair. Then huzza for Seymour and Blair, Huzza for Seymour and Blair, &c. -o For the Anderson Intelligencer. Sandy Sprixos, August 26, 1868. In response to a notice previously given, a num? ber of the citizens living in the neighborhood of Sandy Springs met for tho purpose of forming a Democratic Club. On motion, Ctfpi. Peter McPhail was called to the Chair, and W. G. Smith requested to act as Secretary. The chairman explained the object of the meet? ing in ft few appropriate and impressive remarks. He Baid the time had arrived when it was necessa? ry for every man lo come out publicly and identify himself with one party or the other. Ho thought that tho election of Grant and Colfax for Presi? dent and Vice President would perpetuate the ne? gro government, which has already been inaugu? rated in several of the Southern States ; and on the contrary, if Seymour and Blair be elected, constitutional liberty would be restored, and that peace, prosperity and happiness would naturally follow. When he had concluded his remarks, tho citizens were requested to come forward and enroll their names to the constitution, which is similar to those of other Democratic Clubs, and in response to this call the majority of the citizens present subscri? bed (heir names to the constitution; after which the chair was requested to appoint a committee of three to nominate permanent officers for the club. Said committee being appointed,retired for a short time, returned and made the following report: For President?Cap*. Peter McPhail. Vice President?J. W. Major. Secretary and Treasurer?W. G. Smith. Exeautive Committee? T. L.. Reidr W. T- McGill, D- A. Smith, A, B. Lewis and Joseph W. Major. On motion of D A. Smith, it was orderod that the editor of tho Anderson Intelligencer be request? ed to publish the proceedings of this meeting. The club then adjourned to meet at 3 o'clock Saturday, September 12th. PETER McPHAIL, Fresident. W. 0. Bmitii, Secretary. BLUE BLDOE BAILBOAD--GOVEBNGB'S MES? SAGE, Gentlemen of the Senate and Monte of Repreten tativet: In my inaugural message, I expressed the intnu tioD of submitting to your honorable body a plan for the early completion of the Blue Hidge Rail? road. In accordance therewith, I now invite your earnest consideration of the subject, and invoke ? such action by you as shall spoedily achieve this great result. For more than forty years, the importance of uniting tbe West with the South Atlantic coast has been urged by the leading intellects of the country ; and many of the railroads constructed during that I period, on both sides' of the mountains, have been i heilt with a view to their direct or tributary con ; neetioo with this great national highway. Roads . from Branchville to Columbia, from Columbia to ' Greenville, Abbeville and Anderson, from Columbia to Spartanbnrg, from Columbia to Charlotte, and I from Charlotte to St at es vi lie, Morganton and Ashe ville, and the several roads extending from Cin einaati and Louisville towards Enoxville, and from , Knoxville towards the Blue Ridge, are all but the ; off-shoota of this great enterprise. Evon as-early i . as 1836, when delegates from nine States assem? bled in a railroad convention at Knoxville, it was declared to be the most magnificent and important public work projected in our country. After mature deliberation, and a critical surrey by the most distinguished engineers-, it was decided j to locate the route between Anderson, S. C, and ' Knoxville, Tenn., the distance being only 195 j miles. The total cost of the undertaking, it was estimated by Colonel Gwin, the Chief Engineer in I860, would not exceed $7,8?,677. The work ; was commenced under the most favorable auspices, and energetically pressed forward until 1860, when operations were suspended by the war. At this time, thirty-four miles of the road had been com? pleted and were in running order. Much of the grading and masonry in tbe remaining territory of South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina was also finished, so that the work may now be said to be more than half completed. In this connection, it is proper to state that the grading in South I Carolina alone is nearly equal to the whole grading I in North Carolina and Tennessee ; the bridge and ' arch masonry in South Carolina is nearly equal to all the bridge and arch masonry of the remainder of the road ; while the tunnels in South Carolina exceed nearly all the tunneling on tbe rest of the line. The sum expended upon this gigantic work is $3,287,258?about half the estimated cost of the whole road, and there has been incurred a debt of only $230,000 besides interest, which is sccurred by an issne of first mortgage bonds. The State has subscribed and paid in State bonds $1,310,000. The city of Charleston has subscribed and paid in city Bcript $1,049,000; so that the State and city are interested in the fortunes of the road to the amount of about $3,000,000. This estimate in? cludes unpaid interest which has accrued upon the bonds. The railroad company likewise own 70, 000 acres of land, and have the promise, fiom citi? zens living along the route, of 300,000 acres more as soon as the work is resumed. This land will, on its completion, become very valuable. Is it wise financial policy for the State, by withholding the further aid required, to hazard a sale of the assets of the road by tho trustees under the first mortgage bonds, and permit some rival enterprise to enjoy the benefit so nearly within our reach ? The advantages of the Blue Ridge Road over any other that has been projected are manifest. 1st. It is the shortest liue through the moun? tains from tho seaboard to the Ohio River. It must, therefore, always command both trade und travel. The great West exports corn, wheat, flour, bacou, lard, tobacco,, whiskey, lime, salt, mules aud cattle. These find an outlet through New York and Baltimore on the one side, and Mo? bile and New Orleans on the other. At the pres? ent time, bacon may be found Anderson which was shipped from Cincinnati to Wheeling, thence to Baltimore, thence to Charleston, and thence to the interior?a distance of moro than 1,600 miles. Were the Blue Ridge Railroad completed, the dis? tance from Anderson to Knoxville would be only 195 miles, and from Knoxville to Cincinnati less > than 300 miles, making a total of 495 miles, and , saving in travel and expense 1,000 miles. To il? lustrate this item of expense, corn which in Columbia before the war cost one dollar a bushel, : could be bought just acroes tbe mountains in Ten? nessee for twenty cents. 2d. During the winter months, Northern roads ? are frequently obstructed by snow, and business [is seriously interrupted. At no time is such a casualty likely to occur in the softer climate of these Southern State?. Our ports will always be j an outlet through which the West can supply the markets of the world, and receive in return not f only the wealth of distant peoples but the rice .and cotton of our own fertile fields. Terminating t as the road will, upon our coast at Charleston and ' Port Royal, it has a further material advantage over those lines which terminate upon the Gulf of I Mexico, Hero the freighted ship may proceed di? rect to the sea. There she must round the eapes of Florida, and encounter the increased difficul? ties and dangers of navigation, consuming time, and swelling the cost of transportation and insu? rance. 3d. The Blue Ridgo Railroad passej through a country rich in resources of every kind. The soil is of unequalled fertility, and adapted to nearly all profitable species of agriculture. Gold, silver, ii vi., coal and copper mines abound, and only wait to be tapped by the hand of industry to add their vast stores to the wealth of the nation. Employ? ment may thus bo furnished to thousands of stur? dy laborers from every portir/a of Christendom; emigration will be encouraged ; hitherto unsettled country will be opened to enterprise; our water? courses will be peopled; manufactories will rear their pleasant shapes ; villages will expand into towns and towns into cities ; business will thrive and its pursuits become more diversified; and, in short, the whole State will feel the pulses of a new life throbbing through this great artery of trade. 4th. The Blue Ridge Railroad will be the feeder of every other railroad in South Carolina, and a ; Largo and remunerative local business must super? sede the present stagnation. Charleston and Co? lumbia, as commercial centres of the State, are not only to be benefited, but Port Royal, with its best harbor on the Atlantic coast between Pensa cola and the Chesapeake, must become a railroad centre, from which imports will be distributed to ' the North, West and South, a harbor wherein ships will likewiso be gathered from every quarter of the world, to receive at that terminus of this great highway the freight) which the- Wost and South would exchange for the products of the old world, and the East and West Indies. It is well known to commercial men that, during the winter season, the price of transportation to points North of Cape Hatteras is nearly double that paid on ship? ments to Southern ports. 5th. The building of the Blue Ridge Railroad is ' of vast military and political importance to the Union. Aside from the sympathy naturally ex? isting between agricultural sections like the West and South, and strengthened a? it must be by all . the ties of trade, the necessity of a great air line across the continent in this direction, with Charles? ton and Port Royal for its objective points, is too great to be ignored by the General Government, and I feel confident that Congress will give its ear? nest consideration to a& enterprise which may add so much to the military and postal facilities of the country. Such a Western connection across the mountains has always been regarded as a political andi military necessity, scarcely less important than the commercial wealth and prosperity that would result from the construction of the road. This was the view taken, even during the ad ' ministration of Mr. Monroe, when his Secretary of War had a survey made through the identical gap in the mountains through which the Blue Ridge Railroad will pass, with the intention of cutting a canal between the hend-waters of the Savannah and Tennessee Rivers, before the day of railroads. In t ho event of a foreign war, it would be of ritnl importance to the Government to have a naval station at Port Royal, where there is depth of wa? ter and room abundant to float the largest fleets of the world. From this point to Cincinnati is almost an air line, and the shortest route to tho great heart of the nation. Such are some of the benefits which must accrue to the State and country from the construction of this grea? thoroughfare. Upon you, as legisla? tors, depends the completion of tho work. You may render aid which, in sixty or ninety days, will permit operations upon the road to be resum? ed, and, once resumed, we may confidently look for encouragement to tbe capitalists of the country, if not to the public treasury itself. But whatever is done by you, should be done promptly, Georgia and North Carolina are surrounding ua with a net work of railroads, the object of which ia to divert both trade and travel from our midst. They are our competitors for Western commerce, and, if w? are idle, they will succeed. Virginia has loaned her credit to encourage railroad enterprises, tc the , extent of ?12,000,000; Georgia has expended mere than $5,000,000 upon her State road alone; North Carolina, $9,000,000; and Tennessee, to concentrate trade within hat t/efders, has granted near $30,000,000 in guaranty of the bonds of vari? ous railroads. South Carolina has also been lib? eral in the past ; and yet, with all her liberality, ber credit has been so sacredly guarded, that her bonded debt at this time (exclusive of the war debt) amnunts to only ?5,407,215. The interest in arrears and due on this sum, on the 1st of Jan? uary, 1869, will be only $564,136. Thr? h? exclu? sive of the bills receivable authorized1 by the Act of 1865, not more than $300,000 of which are likely to go into general circulation. To meet these liabilities of the State?namely, the accumu? lated interest, and to redeem the bills receivable_ the Legislature has-author! zed a loan of $1,500,000. It will thus be seen that the total bonded debt of the State on the 1st of January next, after the pay? ment of interest due and the redemption of the bills receivable?assuming that the loan of $1,500, 000 recently authorized is all put upon the market, which is not likely to bo the case?will be the comparatively small sum of $6,907,215 With a basis of $300,000,000 in real and per? sonal property, subject to taxation, it i* evident that, with an assessment of only three mills upon the dollar, the interest annually accruing upon the above debt, together with tho current expenses of the State, may be promptly met. When it is re? membered that new and valuable enterprises are being developed?that capitalists from the North and West are seeking profitable investments in South Carolina ; that our lands are being cultiva? ted under an improved system of agriculture, which promises to yield more abundant results than here? tofore ; that the recent discovery of phosphate beds along the coast has opened a new mine of wealth, which has already enhanced the value of surround? ing property; that an industrious and laboring population are preparing to come hither from va? rious portions of the country, bringingnew strength and energy: that manufacturers from the North are turning their attention to the magnificent wa? ter power which abounds in almost every portion of the State, and to the extraordinary facilities whereby cotton is manufactured fifteen percent cheaper than at the North ; that new railroads are being projected, and there is promise ef increased facilities for trade ; that the completion of the Blue Ridge Railroad will, of itself, open a channel of wealth, the grand results of which no human being can fully estimate?when all these facts arebrought into review, we canDol but look with hopeful eyes upon the future, and realize that South Carolina sets forth in her race of progress with advantages superior to those of any of her sister Southern States. Having thus described the character of the road, its importance to every interest in the Stale and country, and made an exhibit of the financial con? dition of the Slate, and its resources, which dem? onstrate your ability to grant further aid to the undertaking, I nop invite your attention to the plan which I have to suggest as the most feasible, 1 as tho one which promises the speediest results, and which will secure the sympathy and practical co-operation of those capitalists of tho West, who are as deeply interested in the construction of the road as the people of South Carolina. I am con? fident that to effect this latter resuit it is only ne? cessary to show that we are in earnest ourselves, and determined to complete the road in the shorten time that energy and skill can perform the work, t 1st. It is essential that the Legislature shall r? | move the restriction imposed upon the company by the Act of 1854, which required the produc? tion of proof to the Governor of such subscrip? tions or aid granted in the States of North Caro? lina and Tennessee, as to give reasonable assu [ ranee of the completion of the road. These I promises of aid wore based upon a contract by contractors, but as the latter failed lo comply with the terms of their contract, South Carolina with? held her guarantco of acy of the bonds of the company. 2d. With the removal of this restriction, the : State should pass an Act guaranteeing the bonds of the company to live amount of $1,000,000, and authorizing the President lo hypothecate or dis? pose of said bonds in suck manner as is best cal? culated lo secure the immediate resumption of the undertaking. ' Tho engineer, CoL Gwin, states that the entire tunneling can be completed io one year. Three fourths of this work has already been finished, and there is no reason why the remainder may not be completed within the time abuve specified.? The rolling stock can then be put upon the road.? : In less than one year and ? half from this time, therefore, we may have the satisfaction of seeing ?a through train from the Ohio River lo Charles Ion, and a union between two sections of our country, which practically have been to each other ,os strangers. Reference has already been made to' the impor? tance of this road in a milirary point of view.? Many lending public men have recently urged its construction on this ground, and there is no doubt that Congress is prepared to lend a willing car to any reasonable proposition which may promise to , result in tho attainment of so valuable an object. I, therefore, respect fully suggest that yowr hon? orable body sha:l rcquou the Senators and Repre? sentatives of the Stale, in Congress, to lay this subject before that body at the earliest practica? ble moment, to the end that the General Govern? ment may be induced to render such assistance to the road as its importance, in a military point of view, may justify. This assistance may be grant - ' ed without hazard. Bonds of the road, endorsed" by the State, may be deposited in the United Scales Public Treasury, and their equivalent in the United Stales currency be issued to the road, which will be put in posses? sion of an active working capital. Every dollar expended upon the road will then increase the vojue to the General Government of the security. i And, finally, when the road is completed, theGov ' eminent will have a lien upon property worth nearly $8,000,000, for which it has really ad> vanced less than half that amount, while the State will have derived the advantage of a complete road without having been compelled to pay inter I est on the bonds issued. In a few years the vast business done upon the line will enable the com? pany to pay all of its indebtedness. This sobjeet is- one of Ohe gravest with which we have to deal, because it largely involves the , material interests of the State, and promises to contribute more to their future development, than any other publie enterprise that can be suggested. I submit these considerations to your honorable body, in that spirit of earnestness which, I tract, will find a response in your early action. Accompanying this message, is a memorial ad? dressed to the Executive of the Slate, by the President of the Blue Ridge Railroad, and a re? port on the condition and prospects of the com? pany, prepared by the same officer, to both of which I respectfully ask your attention. Very respectfully, ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor of South Carolina. ? Tho Legislature will probably adjourn in about ten days. ? A meoting of the State Cenlral Democratic Club was heW in Columbia on yesterday. ? The election of members of Congress from this State will take place on the 3ra of November. ? Charles A. Bedell, EsqxT an old and promi? nent merchant of Columbia, died on the 27th. _F. G. De Fontaine, Esq., stenographer of the House of mis-Representatives, will receive $1200 for tho present session. _Hon. David L. Swain, late President of the North Carolina University, died on tho 26th from injuries reeeived by falling from a wagon. _The Sonate has confirmed John B. Hubbard as State Constable, Hinder the bill lately passed organizing a State polioe force. ? The Radical Stale Convention meets in Co lumbia on Tuesday next, 8th inst., to nominate an electoral" ticket and candidates for Congress. ? A colored man by tho namo of Andrew Lynch, living in the upper part of Groenvillo Dis? trict, was killed recently by some unknown person. ? Mrs. Henry C. Mark-ley, of Groenvillo, died recently at the Warm Springs in North Carolina, after a brief illness. She had been married only three weeks, and was on a bridal tour towards the North. ? J ataco Maim, the only Democratic rapreson-1 tative in Congress from Louisiana, died on tho 26th. ? Mrs. Ex-Governor Pickcns, ia tb? rieb, andi elegant costume worn by her at St. Petersburg, io the admired of all admirers at the White Soiphc/ Springs. ? The carpet-bag Governor of this State has received a loan of $125,000 from New York.? Great rejoicing thereat among the denizens of Jan? ey's Hall. j ! ! ? ? mm* ii i i g Special %?w. District Central Club. Th? first regular meeting of the "-Anderson Dis? trict G entrai' Club" will be held on Monday next, 7tb last. The eleerie* of delegate? to tho Stat? Central Club and the appointment of Canvassers for this District, together with, other important business, will occupy the attention of members, and it is expected that every Club in the District will be represented. Each Club is entitled ta three ? permanent members. JAMES A. HOYT, Pr?sidant. ? S. P. E**le, Socrotary. Sept. 2, 1868 ll 1 i Democratic Mass Meeting. The citizens of the Western half of Anderson District, without regard to race or color, are invited to attend a MASS MEETING at SHILOH I CHURCH, on Saturday, the 5th day of August, at IO o'clock, a. m. Several distinguished speak ' era will be present. The ladies are specially in-, vit ec? to attend. A. T. SADLER, JAS. GILMER, T. P. CALDWELL, E. J. EARLE, Committee of Arrangements. ' Sept 2, ?8CS ll 1 Religious Notier? We are requested to state that the Rev. E. A : Bolle?, of Columbia, Agent of th? American Bible Society of this State, will preach the Anniversary Sermon of the Anderson District Bible Society on the first Sabbath hr September, (6th inst.,) in the : Baptist church at 10* o'clock a. m. Ho will also preach st the Bible Society meeting at Good Hope (Presbyterian) church, on the 2nd Sabbath in Sep? tember, the 13lh day of the month, morning ser? vice ; and at the Bible Society meeting at Roberta (Presbyterian) church, on th? 3rd Sabbath in Sep? tember, the 20,b inst., morning; service. Sept. 2, 1860 ll I A Respectful Request W? desire to ascertain the names of all persons,, without regard to sex, age or color, who fully bc~ , lie ve that carnal war, offensive ev defensive- and in any case, iii incompatible with the spirit, the letter and the practice of Christianity. In reporting, give?1. The name in full. 2. The age. 3. If a member of the Church, of what denomination. 4. The catling followed for a live? lihood. 5. The Post office, County and State. 6. If a person of color, so state it. 7. If a minister of the Gospel, stat? the fact. We hope that those whose belief may be sup- - ' posed as known to us, will report as requested. We dosire the names of only those who ar? fully persuaded of the truth of the declaration. Wo hope every one wbo is fully persuaded in his own mind will do us the favor to comply with tire re? quest. Exchanges and other papers wiii oblige by pub? lishing She notice. Address SIDI H. BROWNE", Columbia, S. C, Sept. 2, 1868 ll 1 BeUes Lodge, No. ?, A/. F.\ M.\,U. D. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF FELTON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Be?t o rr, S. C., em THURSDAY, Angnst 27tbr 1868, at 10 o'clock A, M. Brethren witt taie due not ?co and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.-. M.*. WARREN .D. WILKES, Seife ?og: 12,1868 8* 4 HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ %ff A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in th? Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, September 14, 1868, at eight o'clock. Brethren will tshe due notice ana 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.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in th? Gbopier Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Sept. 7, 1868, al seven ?'dock Gonvpasions will assemble with? out further settee. By enter of the M.\E>.H.\P.. GEORGE MUNRO, See. Jury 10, 1868 ff 4 New Advertisements. DRIED FRUIT! DRIED FRUIT? WANTED, immediately, 500 bushels of Dried Apples and Peaches, for which we will pay th? hiebest price in goods or cash. * V WATSON k CO. Sept 2, 1868 ll_ NOTICE. THE distributees of the Estate of James Chara blee are notified to be and appear at the Ordinary's Office on the 28th day of November next, as I expect to make a final settlement of said estate. r ELWAH WEBB, Adm'r. Sept 2, 1868 ll A. CARD. DURING the suspension of my judicial func? tions, I intend to devote roy time to the practice of my profession, in co-partnership with my son, Mr. James Munro, under the name of Munro & Son. Especial attention will be given to proceedings' under the rece-t Bankrupt Act. Office ihr the Benson House. R. MUNRO. Anderson C. 1?., Aug: 29, 1868. 11?3* Graeser, Lee, Smith & Co., COTTON FACTORS COMMISSION MERCHANTS, north Atlantic Wharf, OTAMESTOES, 3(0). (DA. C. A. GRAESER, A. SYDNEY SMITH, GEO. W. LEE, CHARLES SPENCER Of Sumter, S. C. Of Bishopvilk, S. C. Sept 2, 1868 ll 2m* 1 v