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mmm fttfcttigcwcr. Thursday Horning, May 6th, 1869. The Spartanburg Ga2tUt is tbe-name of" a paper just issued at Spartanburg C. H., under the editorial control of Dr. E. M Wallace, whose ability and long experience inr the harness is a guarantee of. sucoessi The proprietor is Mr. S. T. Poiimnt, to whom we extend a fraternal" greeting. Jgy We have received from Geo. Bruce's Son 4? Co., of New York, an abriged-specimen book,, containing all the latest improvements in the art of printing and beautifully arranged to please the craft. The well-known foundry of these geutle zaen continues to keep pace with all the modern styles, and offers unrivalled fscilities. Jgy The trains over the Greenville road were fiiied every day last week, and it is estimated that three or four thousand persons visited Columbia and other places. Although the capacity of the road was thoroughly tested, the officers were found equal to the emergency and the best possible ac? commodations afforded. -* jjgy* A full report of the proceedings of the State Agricultural Convention will be found upon our outside to-day. The first day's proceedings are printed on the fourth page, and the second day's Off the first page. We call particular attention to it, in order that none may be puzzled by the ar? rangement, which we were obliged to adopt in making up the forms. -o TEE CUBAN REVOLUTION. There was a large and enthusiastic meeting of sympathizers with the revolt in Cuba held in Phil? adelphia on Friday night, which was participated in by men of all political parties. A permanent committee of thirteen was appointed to consult and act with the Cuban Junta. The resolutions are very strong, urging recognition of the insur? gents and calling for an extra session of Congress. -- - * "THE SOUTHERN OPINION." This paper, it will be remembered, was estab? lished by II. Rives Pollard, and after his death, was published by W. D. Chesterman & Co. A dis? patch from Richmond, dated May 1st, announces its last publication that morning. The editor says that he has for some time thought that perhaps the mission of the Southern Opinion had been ful? filled, and adds: "That (he distinct Southern prin? ciples upon which the paper was founded are dead in the hearts of the people, is another tact which we cannot but recognize. No cause, however just and good, can long outlive defeat." -o MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL CONVENTION. The Conventiou which met at Norfolk, Virginia, in October last, composed of delegates from the various cities of the South and West, agreed to ijold another meeting in Memphis at such time as the Chamber of Commerce in that city might de? signate. The 18tb day of this month has been Sxed'upoa, and delegates are being appointed in eivery direction. The State Agricultural and Me? chanical Society, orgauizel t'-e other day, very properly named gentlemen to represent this Stale. Among the objects in. view, Vie learn that efforts will be made to secure the oo-oponttion of the peo? ple of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys iu build? ing up direct trade with Europe through Southern ports. Another object is-to-discuss the necessity for a railroad from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast, over a route unobstructed all the year round, while still another important subject for discussion will be that of immigration. These and kindred topics are worthy ot the considera? tion of our wisest and most patriotic citizens. Each Governor is expected to appoint a delega? tion, not more than ten for the State at large and one for each Congressional district. Each city or town will appoint two delegates for a population under five thousand, and one for each.additional ten thousand; THE SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR. The May number has been received. This old Southern journal (now in its 21th year) may not have as many pictures- as some of the Northern monthlies, but it is a strictly Southern euterpri.se, printed on paper made within a few miles of its office, and owned and edited by gentlemen born and reared in the South, who- r?b*t be, to a great extent, familiar with the peculiarities-and wants ot farming in this section. It wiTf be found, more? over, by any one taking the trouble to examine a copy of the Cultivator?and all are invited to call at this office for that purpose?that the larger part of its contents is made up of communications from experienced farmers living in every portion ef the cotton States. This we regard as an ex tremely valuable feature?giving, as it docs, a peculiarly practical cast to this magazine. In the May number, wc find nu article from j. W. Crawford, of Pendlcton, on the late and thick planting of cotton, which we initud to publish next week, regretting that it is too late for this is? sue. Mr. Crawford has promised to write for our columns, and we shall be gratified to hear from him or any other practical farmer, believing that agriculture should be fostered and encouraged by all the newspapers. The "Southern Cultivator" is published at Athens, Ga.. by Wat &. W. L. Jones, at $2.00 a a year. Specimen copies sent, on application. SEK. LEE IN WASHINGTON, ?en. Lee recently visited Baltimore, at the head of a delegation from the i tockhoJders of several Virginia railroads, to solicit aid from capitalists. He was received with great enthusiasm by the men and women of Baltimore, in a social point of view, and likewise cordially met by the business Portion of the- community. It w?h intimated to Qea. Ljsb (hat President Grant desired lo receive a visit from him, a&d accordingly we find it re? ported that an interview took place between them at the Executive mansion in Washington on last Saturday. The ipAerviaw was marked with gpeat courtesy, and was ooutujcd to mere formal greet? ings. When Gen. Lek was ushered iuto the Ex? ecutive office, Minister Motlkx was present; the latter retired, thinking perhaps the memitig had reference to national affairs. This, visit to the \Vhite House occasioned great interest, and the quid nunc? were busily conjecturing its meaning. They were disappointed, however, when it was de? clared (hat no political significance attached (o the interview. Gen. Lke sojourned in Georgetown, a#d kjeptt entirely aloof from public observation. The last meeting between these representative men of their respective sections was more than four years ago. at the Aporaatt.ox surrender. The cordiality and friendship displaced in their re? gent meeting has no partisan or political meaning, but illustrates forcibly the idea that soldiers wor tJiy of th/B name always respect thci.j opponents and are. sevly. to exchange friendly greetings when the din of battle is over. Among the best and bravest of the two armies this action of their abi"fW'iJS has been often exemplified. COLUMBIA AHD ITS- 5ITHACTION3. TLe annual excursion over the Greenville road of stockholders and their families, together with; the Agricultural Convention-,, threw ajarger num? ber of strangers in Colombia last week than on any other occasion since the war. The hotels were filled to repletion-, and private houses were kindly opened for the accommodation of the im? mense crowd v On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the city seemed alive, and the merchants and business men-were made to rejoice at the prosperity of the up-country. The visitors occupied themselves at sight-seeing among the ruins of the city, and many for the first time beheld the work of vandal? ism and looked upon the desolation of that terri? ble night in February, 1865. The principal points of interest, however, seemed to be the New State House, the Penitentiary and the Lunatic Asylum. Of course, numbers had vis? ited the first and last named heretofore, but few had ever looked upon* that model institution kept solely for the benefit of ^il-doers. Permits were granted, we believe, to all desirous of visiting the Penitentiary, and the oificials in charge treated every person with courtesy and kindness-. The opening of the new Columbia Hotel, a mag? nificent building on Main street, handsomely fur? nished and with all the modern appurtenances, was an event of decided interest to citizens and strangers. That favorite resort known as the Nick-erson House, and kept by mine host Wright, hnd its full quota of guests, and its pleasant at? tractions were highly extolled by those fortunate to obtain a place within its spacious walls. The other hotels, as we said before, were alike crowded. THE GREENVILLE AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD COMPANY. The annual meeting of the stockholders of this company was held! in- Columbia on Thursday last. It was- the largest meeting ever held. Over seven? ty thousand shares were represented and about eleven thousand votes polled at the election for President and Directors, a pleasing evidence of the great interest felt in the welfare of the road. A resolution was adopted authorizing measures to be taken for the construction of a railroad from Ninety Six to a point on the South Carolins Rail? road, the charter for which is held by the Green? ville road. Ou this resolution, an animated de? bate sprung up, which was participated in by Gov. Orii, Rev. J. P. Botce and others. Gov. Orr ex? pressed his anxiety to see the road built, and thought that the proper route was to Aiken; but he wanted the directors to be perfectly unfettered in their movements, so that they might make the best terms they could with any company that wanted the charter. Resolutions complimentary to Presi? dent II a mm Errand Superintendent Meredith were adopted. The interest and nttention given to the concerns of this Road, and the favorable aspect in which it is viewed by the business men of the State, indicate increased prosperity and usefulness. -? MORTALITY OF THE TWO RACES. The Columbia correspondent of the New York Times, whom we recognize as a reliable and trust? worthy gentleman, give the folbwing facts and figures, and bases a calculation not very favorable lo the mongrel crew now ruling over the destinies of this State. The two causes omitted by this correspondent?white immigration and failure of negroes to increase?we are satisfied will hasten the day when the two races will be equal in South Carolina it least one-half, that is, iu less than six years. Let us adhere to our homes, work industriously, and all will yet be well: The mortuary reports in Charleston for the year 1S68 exhibited the fact that out of a popula? tion of about -40,000 iu the city?about half while and half b:ack?there have died 1,208 persons; of iheseS18 were colored and 3'JO white. That is, more than two negroes to one white died last year in Charleston. More exactly, it is one negro to every twenty-four dies annually, while in the same time ono in every fifty-two whites dies. This cause alone-?leaving out the increase of the whites by immigration from the North and from Europe, and the failure ro-merease on the part of the ne? groes?this cause alone will result in an equality of the two races in twelve years. The vote of Hie Stale is about one in seven; that is, about 100,000 votes in all. Of these 60,000 are negroes and 40,000 whites?the majority of negroes being 20, 0u0. The- black race is crowding toward the coast, leaving the upper nnd middle country. This gives the mountain counties already a majority of votes: and this majority must increasc on that side of the State. At the next elections, irv 1870, it is very probable that the whiles will have a majority iu the State Senate, which consists of erne from each county. The excessive maladministration of the present negro Legislature makes alHwell disposed friends of good government hope that* the power will soon pass from these ignorant creatures and tools of white aspirruiis, anu be entrusted to-bolter hands, whatever be the name or principles of the parly thul is to keep sway. ITEMS?EDITOHIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? It is stated) that President Grant will visit the Pacific coast during the coming summer. ? Hon. Thurlow Weed lately presented the Baptist Church at Aiken with an elegant Comun ion Service. ? Ex-Governor Henry Dutton. of Connecticut, died at his home in New Haven on Monday last. He was 73 years old at the time of his decease. ? The Winnsboro A'etrs records the death of Col. James N. Sbedd, of Fairfield?a gallant sol? dier in the Mexican and also in the late war. ? Philip E. Schwartz, of Columbia, and B. G. Yocum. of Charleston, have been appointed mail agents over the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. ? The total eclipse of the sun on the 7th of Au? gust next, is the only one that will be visible in North America during the present century. ? Tiie Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, we see by the Wilmington Journal, is lo be sold for tho benefit of its creditors, without further de lay. ? Robert B. Randolph, who in 18-32 was dismiss? ed from the Navy by Andrew Jackson, and who pulled the General's nose in retaliation, recently died in Washington, nged 78 years. ? An attempt made by armed men lo break up - a colored Methodist meeting, at Columbia, Texas, j was promptly resisted by the citizens, and tho as? sailants put to flight. ? The Memphis Sun says that only five or six companies of Tennessee Siato militia are now in active service, and all would be discharged if the Stato Itad money to pay them off. ? The Ohio Legislature has pasned a Bill au? thorizing Cincinnati to lend ten million dollars to connect Cincinnati with Southern railroads cen? treing al Chattanooga. ? The fees of the Sheriff of New York at pres? ent amount to more than $300.000 per annum, and it is stated that a bill now before I he legislature, if passed, will increase the- emoluments of the office lo one million yearly. ? Mrs. Stover, daughter of ex-President John? son, was married last week to Mr. William Brown, of Greenville, Tennessee. Mrs. S. was at the While House during her father's administration, and assisted in doing the honors on Stale occasions. ? At the recent Agricultural Convention, the following gentlemen were appointed delegales to I ho Memphis Convention: Messrs. George A. Trenhnlm, J. P. Thomas, E. C. Green and D. Wyait Avkcn. ? Col. Bobcrt Johnson, son of t he ex-President, died at Greenville, Tenn., on the 22nd insl. He was a member of the Tennessee Legislature in 1860, Colonel of a Federal regiment during the war, and one of his father's private Secretaries during his administration as President. ? Maj. J, U. Berrick, editor of the Atlanta (Geo.) Constitution, died in I hat city on Friday last, afier a long illness. He was a native of Kentucky, and has resided in Atlanta for several years. He was a gifted scholar, pure-miuded gentleman, and one of the sweetest poets of the suuny Sonth, For the Andersen Intelligencer. Anderson Central Democratic Club. Anderson-C. H., Mny 3rd, 18G9. The Central Democratic Club of Anderson District met in the Court House this day, in pursuance of the call made in last ?week's Intelli? gencer. The President, James A. Hoyt, Esq.. ex? plained the object for which the Club had been convened, which was to consider the propriety of nominating candidates for School Commissioner and Coroner. I? the event it was desirable to make such nominations, the President thought it was proper to proceed at once with the business, as the election would be held shortly, and time would not admit of delay. The Secretary enrolled the names of delegates from the various local Clubs, when it was ascer? tained that the following were represented : An? derson C. H., Rock Mills, Ncal's Creek, Bear Creek, Greenwood, Flat Rock, Pendieton, Williamston, Mountain Creek, Picrcetown and Storeville. A quorum being present, the Club proceeded to busi? ness. On motion of J- W. Norris, jr., it was determin? ed to nominate candidates for School Commissioner and Coroner. On motion of W. II. D. Gnillard, a Committee was appointed, consisting of one from ea*h local Club, to select suitable persons as candidates for the offices named. . Maj. T. II. Russell moved thai nominations be made publicly or through the chair, and that the names proposed be sent to tike Committee, which motion was unanimously adopted. The following gentlemen were then proposed, and (heir names submitted: Rev. John M. Carlisle, R. W. Todd, Win. H. Haynie, E. L. Parker, Wm. Lee and T. H, Russell for School Commissioner; Messrs. W. S. Shaw and Geo. W. Hammond for Coroner. Maj.. Russell and Col. Shaw declined- their respective nominations. The Committee retired, and during the time necessary for consultation, Col. R. S. Hill enter? tained the meeting with n few timely remarks, con? cerning tike necessity for preserving harmony and ; promoting unity of nclion in the Demooratio ranks. His remarks were well received, and met decided approbation. The Committee appointed to recommend suitable candidates for School Commissioner and Coroner then submitted their report, recommending that Rev. John M. Carlisle be nominated for School Commissioner and- G>- W. Hammond for Coroner. On motion, the report of the Committee was re? ceived and adopted, and the gentlemen named were declared candidates of the Democratic party. There being no further business, the Club ad? journed. v E. P. Eakle, Secretary. . .-<? For the Anderson Intelligencer. Meeting of the Stockholders of the Sine Ridge Railroad Company. Clayton, Rahun County, Ga., April 30, 18G9. A meeting of the stockholders of this Company was held this day in the Court House. Upon mo? tion, Mr. Thomas Kelly was called to the Chair and Mr. W. H. D. Gaillard requested to act as Secretary. Upon the request cf the Chairman, Ceti. J. W. Harrison, President of the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina," explained the ob? jects of the meeting, and referred iu feeling and graceful terms to the death of the Hon. Edward Frost, of South Carolina, the late President of the Company. A majority of the Stock havingbeen ascertained lo be represented, the meeting proceeded to busi? ness. Judge James Blecklcy offered the following resolutions, wbich were unanimously ndopied: Resolved, That the thanks of the citizens of Ra? hun County arc due to the President and Directors of the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina," for their untiring energy in promoting the great work in which they, as well as the stock? holders of the Blue Ridge Railroad^ Company (jn Georgia) arc so much interested, and that we both as citizens and stockholders tender the same, as also our recognition of the cenerou.e aid extended by South Carolina to the whofe vrork without re? stricting its operation to her own borders. Resolved, That in view of the paramount impor? tance of the speedy completion of our railroad connection with the seaboard?in view of the cer? tain increase of the-vnluc of lands, the sure de? velopment of all the rcscurces-of ihe country, both mineral and agricultural, and the facilities which will be afforded to trade and immigration,, we cor? dially invite each and every citiscn-of Raimn Coun? ty to come forward and aid us in the work by- lib? eral subscription*) i?land and-money. Resolved, That books for subscription be at once opened, and that Judgo tUeokley, Mi F. Cannon and Amos MVAUislcr he appointed. a> Committee, who shall for- the oii6uing year take charge of flic same. Upon motion, the following were appointed a .Committee to nominate nine Directors for the en ;suing;year, viz: Messrs. J. Blcckley, J. Ritchie and Ei L. Parker. The Committee having re? ported, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to manage the election, viz: .Messrs Bleekley, Ritchie and Gaillard. 664.1 votes were cast, and the following gentlemen were declared duly elected Directors for the ensuing year, viz: Thos. Kelly, James Bicckley, M. F. Cannon. Geo. A. Trenholm, Henry Gourdin, Jas. L. Orr, J. W. ! Harrison, E. L. Parker and W. II. D. Gaillard. Judge Blcckley offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted?: Resolved, That the President of this Company is hereby authorized to execute and deliver im behalf of this Company the several mortgages which may be advised by counsel, to secure the bonds to be issued by the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina," in conformity with the acts of the General Assembly of South Carolina. M. F. Cannon offered the following, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the stockholders of the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company" have heard with sin? cere sorrow of the death of their late President, the Hon. Edward Frost, of South Carolina. Resolved, That the name of the Hon. Edward Frost, of South Carolina, should bo and shall be forever associated with the history of Ihe "Blue Ridgo Railroad Company;" and we, the stock? holders of the same, declare our intention when the road is completed, to provided titling testimo? nial of our respect fur his noble qualities as a man and his eminent usefulness as a citizen. Resolved, That the family of tho dcocasod bo furnished by the Secretary of the meeting with a copy of the abovo rotioliitions. Judge Blcckley offered (he following resolutions, which wero unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the next annual mooting of tho stockholders of this Company bu held ut this place ou the 4th Monday of April next. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Keotvee Courier aud such other papers as the President may direct. J. W. Harrison offered "ho following, which was unanimously adopted ; Resolved. That the thanks of (his meeting be tendered to the Chairman and Secretary for tho courteous rvml faithful manner in which (hey have discharged their respective duties. There being no further business, tho meeting adjourned.. W. II. D. GAILLARD, Sec. eti no of di rectors. Immediately after the adjournment of the mcc ' ting of stockholders, the Directors assembled. There were presout?James Bleukley, Thomas I Kelly, E. L. Parker, J. W. Harrison, W. II. D. Gnillard find M. F. Cannon. Judge -James Blecklcy was called to the Chair and Mr. Gaillard requested to act as Secretary. On motion, an election was entered into for President to serve for the ensuing.year, and Gen. J. W. Harrison was unanimously elected. Are election was then held for Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr. W. H. D. Gaillard was unan? imously elected. Upon motion, Mr. G. M. Nelherlund was re I quested to co-operate with and assist Ihe commit? tee appointed by the stockholders to solicit sub? scriptions of land and money. Upon motion of Mr. M. F. Cannon, the meeting of Directors adjourned, subject to the call of the Presideut. W. n. D. GAILLARD, Sec. Meeting of the Stockholders of the Ten? nessee River Railroad Company. Franklin, Macon County. N. 0., \ April 28, 1869. / A meeting of the stockholders of this Company was held this day in the Court House. The meeting was organized by calling Col. J. L. Moore to the Chair. Mr. W. II. D. Gaillard was requested to act; as Secretary. A majority of the stock was ascertained to be represented, and the meeting proceeded to business. The proceedings of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. At the request of the Chair, Gen. J. W. Harrison, President of the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina," explained the objects of the meeting, and alluded in eloquent terms to the death of the late President of the Company, the Hon. Edward Frost,, of South Carolina. Mr. N, G. Allman offered the following resolu? tions, which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of the citizens of the counties of Macon, Jackson, Cherokee nod Clay, are eminently due to the President and Directors of the "Blue Ridge Railroad'Company in South Carolina," for untiring energy and devotion they have displayed in promoting the railroad connec? tion between Charleston and Knoxville; and that we, as citizens and stockholders of the Tennessee River Railroad Company hereby tender the same, and also our grateful acknowledgements of the liberality displayed by South Carolina in not con? fining the aid she has bestowed within- her own borders, but in extending it to her sister States of Georgia and Nroth Carolina. Resolved, That in view of the immense impor? tance of this work- to every citizen of western North Carolina, in,the counties of Macon, Jackson, Cheroltee- and Clay, arising- from the enhanced value of lands and every species of property, and the offering of a ready market for produce, and the numberless facilities which will be afforded to trade, immigration, and therefore to wealth, apd in view likewise of obtaining an influential voice l in (be management of the road when completed, we hereby cordially invite all our fellow-citizens to unite with us and aid in the speedy completion of the road by liberal subscriptions of land and money. Resolved, That, as soon as practicable, books for the above purpose be opened at the county scats of Macon, Jackson, Cherokee and Olay, and that a committee of three citizens at each place be ap? pointed, who shall take charge of the name. Resolved, That the County Commissioners of Macon be earnestly urged to subscribe such sums as may be deemed practicable to the capital stock of this Company, and to have the proposition sub? mitted to the people at an early day for their rati? fication. Upon motion, it was ordered that the books be now opened for subscription to the capital stock of the Company, in order to allow those pre ent who were not stockholders to become so. Upon motion, the following gentlemen were ap? pointed a committee to nominate a President, Sec? retary and Treasurer, and nine Directors, viz: Messrs. E. L. Parker, C. D. Smith aud N. G. All man. The committee having reported upon the nom? ination, Mr. C. D. Smith, of the committee, asked leave to introduce the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the stockholders of the "Tennes? see River Railroad; Company." Iwvc learned with sincere regret the death of thoir late President, -the Hon. Edward Frost, of South Carolina, and that they sympathize deeply with his State, the community in which he lived, and his family in the irreparable loss which they have sustained. Resolved, That while he lived, we owed him re? spect for his noble qualities as a man and grati? tude for the efforts made hy him in this great en? terprise; and now that he is dead, we desire lo paj this humble tribute to his memory. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent by the Secretary of this meeting to the family. Upon motion, the following gentlemen were ap? pointed a committee to manage the election, viz: Messrs. 0. D. Smith, N. S. Allman.:>nd L. F. Siler. 9576 shares were represented and 95-36 votes cast, and the following gentlemen duly elected to 6crvc ?for the ensuing year : President?J. \V. Harrison. Secretary and Treasurer?W. F. D. Gaillard. Directors?Messrs. J. R. Siler, J. L. Moore, N. G. Allman, J. W. Dobson, Geo. A. Trenholm, Hen? ry Gourdin, E. L. Parker, Jas. L. Orr and YY. L. Love. Mr. C. D. Smith offered the following resolu? tion, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That J. W. Harrison, President of the "Tennessee River Rail Road Company," together with two Directors, namely, Messrs. J. L. Moore and N. G. Allman, are hereby authorized to exe? cute and deliver in behalf of this Company the several mortgages which may be advised by coun? sel to secure the bonds to be issued by the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company" in South Carolina, in conformity with the acts of the General Assembly of South Carolina. Mr. C. D. Smith offered the following resolu? tion, which was unanimously adopted-: Resolved, That the next annual meeting, of the stockholders of this Company be held at this place on the first Wednesday after the 4th Monday of April next. Mr. L. F. Siler offered! the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the Asheville News aud such other papers as the President may direct. Mr. E. L. Parker offered the following resolu? tion, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting arc due and hereby tendered lo Col. J. L. Moore, Chairman, and Mr. W. H. D. Gaillard, Secretary of the meeting, lor the kind and courteous manner iu which they have discharged the duties of their rcspociivc olliceM. W. II. D. GAILLARD, Sec. - South Carolina AanictaTURAi, Maoazixk.? Tho Siato Agricultural Society has endorsed, as its official organ, an agricultural monthly maga? zine, to ho published by Messrs. Wai.kku, Evans & Gocswki.i., of Charleston. Tho first nunibor of the magazine will appear about the first of August, and the name of the publishers is a Kutlioieut guarantee that this long full want of South Caro? lina is about lo. bo well supplied. ? ? ?- The corpH of engineer*, whiuh has born en gtigod saino lime iu iiiakiug a rosurvey of a portion of the Blue Itiilgo Railroad, preparatory to an eg. limine, roturued to Wulhalht uu Tunndity last. Wo learn the mirv?y him burnt uotiiplalttd in Clayton, Georgia, that pidut btiiuy u* fun uh the company designed at present in pi nutted. ? ? Judge Car poll! er hau derided ihu contested oleotion caso in Clutrlttntitii In favor ot Mr. Pills bury ami his Aldermen. Under ihnoireiiMstances j it. was thought beut to make no appeal, and the ' new Mayor was sworu in accordingly. LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF. The Weather.?Last Saturday afternoon there was a violent storm in this vicinity. The rain poured down in torrents, and was followed by a severe hail-storm. Trees and fencing were blown down, but we hear of no- aeriooe damage. Township Elections.?The followingaefditional returns have been handed to oe for publication :? Williamslon.?B. F. Mauldin, J. C. Smith and J. D. King, Selectmen ? W. F. Owen, Town Clerk ; Thomas Crymes, W. H. Scott and D. E. King, Sur? veyors ; Wm. F. Cartcc, Constable. Broadway.?Peter G. Acker, James M. Smith and JohnC. Horton, Selectmen; Wm, M. Lcavell, Town Clerk; David A. Goer, Surveyor; D. Newton Ma? jor, Constable. Saleuat.?Not many persons were present on Monday last, and the day was unusually quiet. Only a few cases ef inebriation, and no fights that we heard of. The proceedings of the Central Dem? ocratic Club and the Farmers' Association occupied1 a couple of hours, and the sweet music dis? coursed by the Anderson Brass Band interested the crowd and doubtless kept them out of mischief. The Sheriff sold some property, but in most in? stances we can hardly fix the valuation, as the homestead law renders the bids merely nominal. One tract, containing 200 acres, brought $550, and another met, containing 12G acres, was bid off- at $350. There was ao homestead exemption on either of these tracts. The County Treasurer sold a half-acre lot in this village, under a tax execu? tion, for $285.00. No improvements, fencing or advantages beyond location. These prices indi? cate that the value of property is yet unsettled. Drmocratic Nominations.?The meeting of the Central Democratic Club on Monday was large and respectable, considering the brief notice which was given. The Court House was well filled and the people manifested decided interest in the proceed, ings. This augurs victory for the standard-bearers chosen to represent the party in this instance. There will be no schism in the Democratic ranks, so long as the masses are convinced of the necessity for unity and harmony. When the time arrives, if it ever should, that such necessity does not exist, then will be time to talk about our individual preferences or prejudices. We cannot afford to divide our strength and distract our energies in any contest, while a watchful foe is ready to take any and every advantage of an apparent indifference upon our part. The gentlemen nominated on Mon? day are entirely competent to discharge the duties of the offices named, and we trust that on the 25th of May every Democrat deserving the name will cast their ballots for the regular nominees of the parly. -o ? The New York Sunday papers all contain special reports of Lee's visit, to Grant. They state that when General Lee was announced, Grant dismissed a number of visitors, including Congressmen, telling them he had an engagement with Lee, nnd must be excused. Then followed an interview of a half hour's duration, which was strictly private, between the two. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. For School Commissioner. Rev. JOHN M. CARLISLE. For Coroner. GEORGE W. HAMMOND. Tot School Commissioner. The friends of WM'. H. HAYNIE, Esq., respect? fully announce him as a candidate for School Com? missioner of Anderson County at the ensuing election. April 29, 1S69 4L td* DpuntaL MAHKIED, on-Sunday morning. April 23tH; I860, at the resilience of the bride's father, by Rev. A. Rice, Mr. Josiaii H?rfor>. of Henry County. Virginia, nnd Miss Anna R:. lifts, eldest daughter of A. E. Rice, of this County. Ou Sunday morning. May 2nd. 18G9. at the resi? dence of the bride's father, by Rev. W. II. KlKO, Mr. J. D. Welch, of Tcnnc^-ec. and Miss Flor? ence E., eldest daughter of B. Av MoAlister, of this County. *#* Printer's fee received. Special Hoficts. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, Mny 10th, 1869, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M.\ J. A. BROCK, Sec. April 15, I860 42 5 New Advertisements. No. 1 Chewing: Tobacco! JUST received by WATSON & CO., No. 9 Granite Row. May G, 1869 45 Notice* JURORS summoned prior to this date will not attend C6urtr as new Juries are to be drawn and served uuder a recent Act of Assembly. JOHN W. DANIELS, c.c.r. Clerk's Office, Mny 3> 1869- 45?2 Administrator's Final Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that final settlement of the Estate of Nancy Brcazenle, deceased, will be made iu the Probate Judge's office iu Andtrson on Saturday, 12th day of June next. K. BREAZEALE, Ex'r. May 6, 18G9 43 5 Sheriff's Sale. BY virtue of the following Tax Executions, to mc directed and delivered by Daniel Brown, Esquire, County Treasurer, I will* expose to sale at Ander? son Court House, on Saleday next, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Ono House and Lot, on T.myard street, opposite Ihe Presbyterian church, in the town of Anderson, levied on as Ihe properly of George W. Baser, at tho suit of tho State for taxes. I (trnis on! ?h. WM. McGUKIN, s.a.c. May <?, 18G8 44 IN EQUITY?ANDERSON. J. S. Murray, Adm'r, vs. Mrs. Jane ()sbornfc Wm. M. Ramply and others. ? Bill to sell Lands for Relief, Restrain Creditors, ,j?c. PURSUANT lo the Order of the Court of Equity, the creditors of Leverett A. Unborn, deceased, are required to present ami establish the same before me on or before the 10th day of July next or be barred. Debtors to said Estate must make pay? ment. JOHN W. DANIELS, c.c;r? Clerk's Office. Anderson. S. C,) May 3, 1869. } 45?6 Election Notice. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAEOLIHA, Anderson County. 3Y authority vested j'n us by the Proclamation of His Excellency Gov. Scott, bearing date April 19: 1809", and by the Acts of the General Assem? bly on the subject of Elections, we have estab? lished the Election 1'recinct; hereinafter named/ ami appointed three persons to act as Managers of Election in each Precinct. The said Managers are hereby authorized add required to hold an election on the Twenty-fifth) of May instant, for a School Commissioner and * Coroner for said county, managing the said eleo^ tion according to law in all respects (except opefi'-' ing die Registration Books) as in the former elec? tion. The Managers, of one of them, wiH ptense' cntf at the Auditor's Office and get the Registration Books previous to the day of election. It is hoped that each Board of Managers has preserved the copy of the Election Law heretofore supplied them, and-that they will discharge their duties in1 accordance therewith, and make their returns to the County Canvassers at Anderson Court House on the Tuesday following at 10 o'clock. Anderson?Samuel Crawford, E. L. Parker,- Jo* seph Martin. Pendleton?Whittaker Smith, Jas. Webb, Jas. Hunter. Centreville?James McClesky, Wilson Reeves, Asa Boh. loicnville?Vi. T. Grubbs, W. E. Burket, Mat? thew Palmer. Brown's Muster Ground.?W. A. Brownle?, R. A. King, Turner Osborne. Holland's Store?P. Norris, James Winter, Lewis Tilly. McClinton's?Sr. M-sCHnten, B. B. Major, Robert Driver. Storeville?George W. Belcher, B. f. Duncan, Jesse P. Magee. Lark Comer?Jack Prince, J. A. Gray, D. J. Tucker. MilfordS?J). L. Hall, Ezekiel Hall, Wm. Newell. Jlonea Path?3. J. Shirley, R. Trussell, R. N. Wright. Craytonville?James Hawkins, T. J. Roberts, J. T. Hanks. Greenwood? George W. Rankin, James Orr, J. M. Burdine. Brushy Creek?Vi. D. Sitton, J. W. Rosemond, Reed Gambrell. Williamston?E. J. Pinson, A. W. Clement, Wil? lis Todd. Belton?'R. T. Kates, H.O. King, John Holland. Calhoun?Vi. D. Wilkes, Daniel Mattison, A. W Ramsay. Orrdlle?Welborn Duckworth, n. Martin, Spen? cer Moore. JOHN R. COCHRAN, Chairman. J. W. NORRIS, SAMUEL JOHNSON, Commissioners of Election for Anderson County. May 6, 18G9 45 8 IN BANKBUFZCSr. In the District Court of the United States for the District of South Carol na. Ex Parte Joseph N. Brown, Assignee, In Re. II. II. Douthit, Bankrupt.?Petition lo sell Real Es? tate. NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors holding liens against the Estate of B. H. Douthit, that they are required to establish the same before C. G. Jreger, Esq., Register in Bankruptcy, at Newberry Court House, on or before the 20th day of May next, or be barred from any benefit in the decree lo be made in-this cause. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee. April 29, 18G9 44 3 In the Probate Court?Anderson. Hannah' D. Heller, Adm'x. vs. Mary Ann Heller, et al.?Petition for sale of Real Es~ t:te, ,ye. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Wm. Tickrcll and wife, Elvira Pickrcll, Charles Burket and wife, Georgiana Burket, Defendants in this-case,- reside beyond the limits of the Stale. On motion of liccd ? Brown, Sols. Pro. Tel.? Ordered, That said Defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to the said Petition within* forty days from the publication hereof, or the' same will be taken pro confesso against them. w. w. HUMPH KEYS, Judge of Probate Anderson G. U., S. C , April 20, 1809. 44- 6 Assignee's Sale of Real Estate-* -o?? In the matter of B. II. Douthit, a Bankrupt'. ? BY virtue of an Order from the Honorable 'George S. Bryan. I will sell at Anderson Court House on Saturday, the 22nd day of May nexr,. ithe Real Estate of Benjamin Hi Douthit, a Bank? rupt, consisting of One Tract of Land, Situate in Andereon:County, on waters of Three and-Twenty Mile Creek, bounded by lands of Jo^ scph Eaton;-estate of the Hot Edward Frost and* others, containing THREE HUNDRED'and FIF? TY-FIVE ACRES, more or less*. Terms cash?purchaser to pay for stamps* and1 papers. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee Anderson C. H., S. C, April 29, 1SC9. 44 8> WANTED F BANK BILLS! BAM BILLS I WE will pay the following prices for Southern Bank Bills: Bank of the State of S. C, (old).40 " " ? (new).10 Bank of dewberry... ,. 60 Bank of Charleston._. 58 Bank of Camden.60 People's Bank..... 70 Planter's and Mechanic's Bank. 40 Southwestern Railroad Bank, (old).. 50 ? ? u (now).. 40 Unions Bank. 90" South Carolina Treasury Notes.90 All the Banks of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina, bought and sold by KEESE & McCULLY, Brokers and Real- Estate Agents, Anderson, S. C ApriT29, 1?<59 44 4 EMPORIUM OF FASHION, no. 4 WHITE'S- iilock, ABBEVILLE C. H., S. C, If the ladies of Anderson fish something.handL some in Millinery, Dress Goods or Trimmings, and will send us an order, we will guarantee sat? isfaction in cverv case. In Millinery, Dress Goods and Trimmings we* defy competiiion. Mrs. John A. Wicr and' Miss? Maggie Small have charge of the Millinery De? partment. Send your orders for Bonnets, Hats, Frames, Laces, Flowers, Ribbons, Netts, Veils, Illusions, Trimmings, Skirts, Corsets, Stamped Aprons, Yokes and Bands. Paper Patterns for alE kinds of garments, Hair Coils, Braids and Curls, Panniers, Embroideries, Breast Protectors, &c. Orders for Bonnets, Hats and Bridal Outfits promptly attended to. Mrs. Wier will give her personal, attention to the filling of orders frota Anderson. Try us and see if we cannot beat Charleston. Terms Cash. Respectfully, &c, fowler & McDonald. April 22, LSG9 2m