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Thursday Horning, July 15th..1869. jffif The attention of capitalists will be attrac? ted by the advertisement of Mr. W?. Pebrt, who proposes something to their advantage in tho man? ufacturing line. * B?*r** It was our intention to devote a little space to the manifold errors and inconsistencies of Gk>v\ Scott, in his letter to the- tax-paye rs, which will be found in another column. We are prevented from discharging this dutyv to-day, but hope to ex? hibit the them? in its true light next week. -~+i Jgjfr Persons wishing.topurchase tho celebrated Gullen Cotton Gin-ar* requested to hand in their orders to the regularly authorized t gents, Sulli? van, Matoiso.* 4 Co.. at the earliest possible date. The great.demand for these Gins makes it impor? tant thai the orders should go forward to the man? ufacturers early in the season, to prevent the possi? bility of disappointment. ? ? GUARD ASHY OF THE REPUBLIC?IS IT A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION 1 Some time ago the editor of this paper took oc? casion to comment upon the noble conduct of cer? tain Federal soldiers, in paying an unselfish trib? ute to the Confederate dead. The example given was enforced by contrast with the action of other membeni of the "Grand Army of the Republic," who saw proper to rebuke their comrades for a geserouu impulse. The Soldier's Friend, published in New York, does us the honor of copying our article entire, with some running comments there? on. In concluding these comments, the editor uses the following language : The Intelligencer says that the Grand Army is an organization of "party politiciaus and unwor? thy soldiers." We respectfully object. The or? ganization embraces many of the most eminent soldiers -and sailors of the war, while the body at large is notable for the intelligence and character of its membership. It has no "party politicians," and especially and emphatically rejects all politi? cal action as an<crganization, to such an extent that, where the effort, to use it has been made, it has, so far as we. know, uniformly resulted in causing a disbanding, of the "Post" or "Posts" concerned. Now, in the first place, our article has been mis? quoted, as we sever intended to say that the Grand Army of the Republic was an organization of "parly politicians and unworthy soldierr." We were not personally apprised of this being true, and hence made no such charge. But we did de? clare that it was "an organization controlled for the most part by party politicians and unworty soldiers." Of this fact, we think there can be so doubt, our Friend to the contrary notwithstand? ing. But we do Hot propose, in this sultry weath? er, with the thermometer at 98, to enter upon the discussion of a theme so heated is its character. Is as excitisg political campaign, we might be in? duced to disregard our own comfort and seek to convince our courteous cotemporary of its error. Under the circumstances, however, we simply de? sign placing a prominent and well informed wit Bess upon the stand, and as a close neighbor, the Soldier's Friend can conduct a rigid-cross-examina? tion without inconvenience. For the sake of re? ference, we have italicized such portions of the testimony we are about to introduce us- ha--.^ a di? rect bearing upon the point at issuo. In as arti? cle not long ago, condemnatory of the Grand Ar? my of the Republic, brought out by u letter from Mr. Henry W. Bennett, of Daveapert, Iowa, calling that paper to account for denouncing the organization, the New York Tribune expressed it? self with deliberatios and sweeping force. Cer? tainly, the Tribune is orthodox in its sentiments as a "trooly loil" newspaper, and as the annexed extract is generally attributed to Horace Gee sly, we presume there can be no question raised as to the competency of the evidence. With these pre? liminary remarks, we invite attention to the dec? larations of the Tribune : "These men combine for political purposes. They propose to keep alias the wrath and bitterness of that dreadful time. They mean to control conventions and nominate men to office?to perpetuate in our civil system the bitterness of war. We believe the sol? dier should receive abundant reward'. When a soldier and a civilian apply for of*ce; ?11 things else being equal, we should prefer the eoldier. But we dislike this making a privileged class, and especially we dislike this getting iuto a corner and having pass-words and grips, and making as ex? clusive class. "Washington foresaw this when be opposed the Society of the Cincinnati. He saw in the associ? ation the first step toward an aristocracy, and he declined to ally himself with it. What Washing? ton said should be remembered now. Here in an association, more numerous and more powerful than the Ciseisoati, which'purposes to ever keep alive a war with brothers and fellow-countrymen, to exult in victories over Americans, to rejoice over the destruction of men in whose blue veins runs the blood which courses in our own, and who, whatever their crimes or errors, aTe of our own country. We say let all the memories- of the past sink into the hell to which they belong ;? let ns think only of the wounds to be healed, of har? vests to grow again, of seas once more covered with our commerce, education for the ignorant, protection to the oppressed, justice to all. "We say this, and sacrifice none of the princi? ples defended by Mr. Bennett. He is, no doubt, carseut is his belief that his work is worthy. But there c re crafty, bold, bad men, who look upon these iQCieti's as so many instruments for their own ad? vancement. They propose to ally themselves with this military government, with no more claim up? as it than Thenardier, in Hugo's novel, had to be called the Sergeant of Waterloo. He followed the army and robbed the bodies of the slain. The true soldier sheaths-his sword and buries it in his closet, and it remains an heirloom. He becomes a citizen, and makes no claim for political honor but that of citizenship. Above all things he docs sot carry his epaulets and ribbons-, his wounds and bruise*, to a political convention, to-be knock? ed dews to the highest bidder. There may be many of these men unwittingly in the army of the Republic, who probably entered'with the-views of Mr. Bennett. They will soon see how they may better occupy their time; "Especially do we entertain these views when we find is the declarations of these secret soldier associations so many expressions- of madness. The true soldier is the most generous of foemcn. Take* the great captains who commanded the eon Lending hosts. Do we find Grant, or Sherman, or Sheridan, or Thomas, or Meade, assembling to? gether and howling for more blood, more strife, more bitterness? Do we find Lee, or Lcngstreet, or Johnston, or Beauregard insisting- that the hates of secession shall be prolonged*:? These men fought their fight arid ended. Their anger ceased-with the echo of the last guns fired in.an? ger. From this Granu Army of-the Republic now parading through political conventions in the West, commanded by the captains of the caucus, the lobby, and the bar-rooms, we appeal to the Grand Army of the Republic which carried out banners over a hundred fields under the eye of Grunt, Sherman and Sheridan. We denounce (hit new se? cret association as out of sympathy with the true Re? publican parly, and as inimical to the Constitution and the Union. It will be a sad dny tor our party when soldiers find: no better work than to prowl over the battlefield of the past and dig up the bodies of the slain. The country wants peace, and reft and hermony, and justioe.. These men want a distracted country that offices may be gained; They would make America a Mexico ; peace would be sent to sleep with Turks and infidels, and, in? stead of Union, they would 'the wafuUst division make that ever fell upon this cursed earth.' " ? The post, offices at Camdcn and- Grcenvilta iikT?- bees made men^y order offirw. . TEE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD^ The Executive Committee of the Bias R^dge Railroad Company met in Columbia last- week, to consider the bids for the construction of the entire road from this-place to Knexvllle; Oh Saturday a contract was entered into-lmh'Mestjrs. j. V. Cres well, John J. Patterson, and Janes M. Sellers, of'Pennsylvania, for the building of the Road, in eluding Tonneling and superstructure. The work is to-be commenced early in August, and pushed forward 10 that the entire work will be completed to Maryrille, Tenn., within two years from the .'let of August, 1869. The contract is said to be most favorable to the company, and has been taken at a very small per centage over the estimates of the engineer. We understand that the Executive Committee exercised great care and deliberation in awarding the contract, and have thrown around it such guards as will certainly save the company from loss or delay. The contractors propose to expend a large amount of money in construction before they Ttcsive possession of a like amount of the assets of the company. MEETING 0? TAX PAYEES. The tax payers of Richland held a meeting in Columbia on Monday last, to take some action in regard the onerous taxation imposed-' upon the people of this State. Resolutions were adopted expressing the opinion1 that the present assessment of State and County taxes is oppressive, unequal' and illegal, and pledging resistance by all lawful means to the payment of said taxes. The meeting resolved to select able counsel to take such legal steps in the premises as they might deem best. Messrs. James D. Tbadewell, F. W. Ficxlino- | and Jot ? S. Green were appointed to prepare and publish a manifesto to the citizens of this State, concerning, the letter of Gov. Scott in regard to the taxe?. When- this address is printed we will lay it before the readers of this paper. i.NSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. V. S. K., HoneaPath, S. C.?Absence from home has prevented earlier attention to your ruquest. The paper has been ordered, and you will receive the firsl number in a few days. T. J. H., Hartwell, Ga.?Your paper is regularly mailed from this office on Wednesday evenings. The fault of its non-arrival'on Thursdays does not exist at this office, and we will examine further in? to the cause. TILS WEATHER AND TEE CROPiJ. The drought in this vieinity continues without any imm iiate prospect of abatement. The last five or sir. days have been excessively warm, and the crop; are beginning to suffer seriously from the effects. Unless we have rain within the next week, 1 he corn tmd cotton crops will be shortened- to-an alarming extent. -o THE ELECTION IN VIRGINIA. The triumph of the conservative party in Vir? ginia is everywhere looked upon with pleasure, ex? cept in P.udical circles. We understand that even the carpat-baggers in this State regard iho victory as ominous of their downfall. Full particulars are published elsewhere- as to the result of the Virginia election. figiy* We take especial pleasure*in directing the public to the advertisement of Mr. D'enj-. F. Wil? son, wvo Los recently opened a shop for the repair of Gu: s and Pistols, and all kinds of Gunsmithing. He is an industrious-and worthy young man, and a competent workman. His shop is over M. Les? sees b-ore, and all work will be promptly and faithfully executed. 85?" The attention of housekeepers and others is invited to the advertisement of Thos. Dawson, in another column. Besides the large variety of Tinware always kept on hand, there has just been received a splendid assortment of Cooking Stoves, embrar.iug the greatest variety of patterns, and txmo of the styles entirely new. An examination is earnestly solicited. Solomon' L; Rocs.?A correspondent, of the Charleston Courier, writing from Columbia, gives the following information concerning the above named individual. We Wodld suggest to Hogs that he qui Congress and devote himself exclusively to law, as he might obtain an extensive practice in defending the poor negroes, among whom crime is sadly on' the increase. His benevolent (?) disposi? tion would embrace a wide field, and the recom? pense of doing that much good would* atone in tome measure for the duplicity and cunning ras? cality heretofore practiced by him upon t-ho major? ity of that race in this Congressional District: The public has been informed of Congressmen H?ge and Whittemore being admitted by Judge Boo;:er to practice law in the Courts of this State. On motion, H?ge was admitted, and he then gets Judge B. to appoint himself, his brother-in-!aw, Rankle, and Probate Judge Wigg, to examine Whittemore. It turiM up no such examination was held, but that Whittemore had passed through Co? lumbia some two weeks before, at which time H?ge is presumed to have talked'over a few points of law with the "Reverend," and tells him h* will fix it up with Judge Boozer, and the public will never know that he has not been regularly admitted. H?ge will remain here, while Whittemore will practice in Darlin ton. The latter is known as an indefatigable worker, and as he has a fine voice and rather good looking, will probably succeed in what he and H?ge bare agreed upon?to defend negroes who hitve no means to employ counsel, hoping by thus casting bread on the waters to reap a reward at the next election. Boge defended Louisa Wil? son, (colored,) indicted for murder fit the last Court, and he impressed it upou the jury, who were rill negroes, and the Court House was crammed with them too, that he was defending a penniless woman, and what he was working for, was justice, mercy (and office?) Hearth and Home.?The next number of Hearth and Home, it is Baid, will be a specially fine one, both in the variety and excellence of its mat? ter and the beauty and the value of its illustrations. It will contain the beginning of the very interes? ting story, "The Romance of a Rich Young Girl," by Octave Fa Ufer, author of "The Romance of a Poor Young Manr" which was everywhere so de? servedly popular by reason of the singular inter? est of its plot, the variety, beauty and thrilling character of its incidents, the artistic skill-of the style, and the healthy tone of its morality. "The Romance of a Rich Young Girl" will be found to possess all these qualities in an equally marked degree. The illustrations were designed and en? graved expressly for the Hearth and Home in Paris by eminent artists. Address Pettenqill, Bates & Co., 37 Park Row, N. Y. Terms S4 per annum. Demorest's Illustrated Monthly.?This ex? cellent Magazine now fulfills, as nearly as one magazine can, all (hat a lady wants of one, as an assistant in her house, in her wardrobe, and in her care of hor ohildren. Every department is com? plete- and perfect in itself, showing the immense amount of labor bestowed upon the whole. The "Ladies' Club" gives more sensible advice and in< formation than all the rest of the magazinen put together. $3 per annum with a premium. Pub? lished at Broadway, N. Y. ITEM8-EBII0EIAI AND OTHE&1VTS& ? Offioial returns from eighty-four counties in Virginia give Walker a majority of 28,000 ? The Ohio Democrats have nominated General Rosecrantf for Governor. ? John J. Rawls, an old citizen of Columbia, died in that city on Thursday. ? Grant has expressed to several gentlemen his satisfaction at the result, and' gratification: art the peacefuiness of the Virginia elections. ? The Confederate dead are being removed from the Chickamauga battle field, and reinterred in the Confederate cemetery at Marietta, Georgia. ? It is stated that Hon. John Townaend, of Ed isto, is making arrangements to hire a number of Chinarr cn to work on his plantation. ? Florida can now boast of a negro lawyer. One was admitted to practice at Alaehua in that State the other day. ? Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Iowa have enacted a statute for the prevention of crudty to animals this year. ? Sixty-two Swiss emigrants arrived at Golds boroj N-. C.| last week. They were taken charge of by the North Carolina Immigration 8ociety. ? President Grant has arranged his summer excursions so as to be within easy reach of the capital,, and will at no time be absent ever two weeks. ? It is said that nine separate and distinct bids for the completion of the Blue Ridge Railroad were submitted to the commissioners at*; heir re? cent meeting. ? Wm. H. Sanford, cashier of one of the New York National Banks, has decamped, being a de? faulter for one hundred thousand dollars, caused by unfortunate geld speculations. ? The President has given assurances that the administration will be perfectly impartial in the approaching contest in Mississippi, aid will insist that the military authorities shall be impartial also. ? Siokles' instructions as Minister to Spain con? tain nothing relative to the purchase of Cuba, and persons who are qualified to speak for the govern? ment say that it is not in the real estate business at present.. ? Messrs. Wade Hampton, L. D. Childg, and J. G. Gibbes who opposed the recent railroad consoli? dation at Columbia, because "they did not desire to see the capital a wayside station," wer 3 left out in the election of the new board. ? George W. Childs, proprietor of the Philadel? phia Ledger, on the 5th of July, carried fifteen hundred men', women, and children (employees connected with the Ledger) on an excursion to At? lantic City. The affair cost $10,000. ? Letters received in Montreal from President Jefferson Davis, who* is now in Paris, state that it in-doubtful if his health will ever permit his re turm- If he recovers sufficiently to travd he will spend'the summet1 in-Canada and the winter in Mississippi ? The Washington1 Chronicle, in a bitter article cn the Virginia elections, says: "But all is not lost in Virginia. Congress holds t h 9 key of the citadel: The rebel Democrats may boast that they have elected'their candidate, but there is an ulti? mate remedy." ? The annual' report of the Augusta Cotton Factory makes- the following exhibit as the result of the last year's operations: Total earnings, !i;]G9;7-63.7?; total expenses, $4?',04<3.37, net profits, $120,717.38". This gratifying result is at? tained with a working capital of $600,000. What stronger inducements can be given to capitalists to invest in the establishment of cotton mills all over the South ? ? The stociiholdiers of tlie Columbia and Augus? ta and Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad met in the city of Columbia on Wednesday last, aud after a session of two days; both companies were raergsd into one, under the name of the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad. Wm. Johnston, Esq., former President of both Roads*, iti still re? tained in the position for which'hc is so'veil fitted: The annual meeting of the stookhokiers- was fixed for the second Wednesday in April of each year. -? for the Anderson fntelligenzer. Haktweil, Geo;, July 6, 186-9: At a meeting of a large'portion' of- the citizens of Hart County, held this day for till purpose of siding in the construction of the Air Line Rail? road, organized by appointing Judge M. Carter and Rev. B. Thornton as Chairmen', Ltie Linder and J. IT'. Benson, Secretaries-. F. B. Hodges, Esq., was called it-pon- t y explain the object of the meeting, which he did' in a clear and forcible manner, and recommended thai a day be appointed for the citizens to meet and decide by ballot whether the county subscribe oeventy-five thousand dollars for the purpose of aiding the road or not. Upon motion of Maj. J'. H. Skelton-. a resolution was adopted thc.t a com? mittee of one from each militia district, to draft resolutions for the consideration- of the meeting, be appointed by the Chair. The following gen? tlemen were appointed: Dr. Joel L. Turner, Rev. H. Tyler, M. Johnson, Esq., Hon. C. S. Wsbb, Hon. W. F. Bowers, E. G. Brown, Esq., Hon. J. G. McCurry, Maj. J. H. Skelton. The committee, after a short absence, made a report which was received, and the resolutions were placed before the meeting separately as fol? lows : 1st. Resolved, That the eounty subscribe, . through the proper channel, the sum of seventy five thousand dollars stock in tho Air Line Rail? road, 011 condition that paid road is located within one half mile of the public square of the town of Hartwell. 2nd. That the Ordinary of said county be re? quested to give notice and order an election at as early a day as practicable, for all the legal voters of couuiy to ratify or reject said proposed sub? scription, by writing the same on (heir tickets at said election?said election t'o be held on the 2nd day of August next. 3rd. We recommend that should the eounty rat? ify said proposed subscription, the Ordinary of said county be authorized to issue county bonds sufficient to raise money to meet the instalments on said subscription as may bo called- for by said Railroad Company, and that said Ordinary be au? thorized to issue bonds in addition 10 the sub? scription sufficient to pay the interest on said sub? scription bonds as it may fall due for three years from the 1st day of January, 1870. After tho adoption of tho above resolutions, the meeting, on motion, requested F. B. Hodges, Esq., Maj-. J. H. Skelton and Hon. W. F. Bowers to ounvaas the county for the purpose of laying before the people the claims of the road, and that, they meet the citizens of tho various districts as* follows : At Smith's, on the 14th inst.; Alford's, 16th ; Reed Creek, 17th; Shoal Creek, 19th ; Hall's, 20th; Ray's, 21st; McCurry's, 22nd; Hartwell, 23rd; and that a general meeting be held at Hartwell on Friday, the 23rd inst., and that Col. Buford, Cupt. Sage, Gen. J. W. Harrison and Hon. J. P. Reed be invited to attend the meeting. On motion of Maj. J. H. Skelton, the Gaines? ville, Atlanta, Anderson and Athens papers be re? quested to publish these proceedings. M. CARTER, ) ,? . _ B. THORNTON,/U,wrrten' Lee Lis'ueii, \a J. B. BBNS05,}SeCre,*riM' TEE STATE TAXES. letteb tbom governor scott. State of South Cabolina, 1 Executive Depabtment, * Columbia, July 7, 1869. J if tun. Stenhouse, Diereks and Gibson, Tax Payers: Gentlemen: My intention has been called to your communication in Che' Phoenix of Saturday, in which you state that a number of persons are complaining of the assessments of taxes made in the State; and you wish to ascertain what course would be best to pursue to secure redress. There is some indefiniteness as to the nature of the wrongs to be redressed, but there is a specific al? legation as to the onerous amount of the assess? ments. The course provided by law in such cases is for the complainant to appeal to the County Auditor, with a statement of his case, who will forward it to the Auditor of State, who has full power to make any abatement or correction which in his judgment, is just and proper. As to the general 1 charge which is inferrable in- your note, that the taxation is too heavy, I have to say that the amount provided for is reqtJired by the necessities of the State, and must be coilceted to meet its ex? igences, ami to fulfill efficiently its engagements and responsibilities. The estimated expenses of the State Govern? ment far the ctirrent year amount to about $550, 000?some what in excess of previous years, which is attributable to the increased sum required for legislative expenses during the prolonged sessions required for the passag? of laws in conformity with the new Constitution; and also to the arrear? ages of salaries and fees of judges, sheriffs, &c, which were properly chargeable to the preceding Administration, but which it did not provide for. The interest on the State debt, which had not been paid the preceding year, required for the two1 years $615,000, and the establishment and main? tenance of free schools about ?65,000 more?ma? king in all $1,280,16t, which?had to be provided for by taxation. The Constitution required that taxes should be levied upon the real and personal property in the State, in proportion to its value ; and to ascertain its Amount, assessors were ap? pointed throughout the State to examine and ap? praise it. Many of these proved to be inexperi? enced in such business, and their returns indica? ted so much of caprice and irregularity, and worked so unfairly in many counties of the State, that the Board of Equalization, whose duty it is to equalize taxation among the counties, made material changes. As an illustration of the dis? crepancies in the valuation, the arable plough lands in Abbeville County were appraised at S5.25 per acre; in Anderson, $6.29; in Colleton,$7.72; in Darlington, $6.83; in Newberry, $5.84, and in Uconee, $9.27; while the same character and quality of land was appraised in Chesterfield at $2 per acre; in Edgefield, $3; in Marion, $3.28, and in Orangeburg, $1.71. The Board of Equali? zation made such corrections in these returns as were required by justice and fairness ; and to pre? vent a disproportionate share of taxation being thrown upon counties which had manifested some? thing like reasonableness in estimating the value of their lands. The aggregate value of the prop? erty of the State, as established by the Board of Equalization, was $164,022,342, which, I am con? vinced, is still far below its real valuo; and that if the assessors had done their duty honestly and fearlessly, the amount would have been at least $200,000,000. Upon the sum fixed by the Board of Equaliza? tion, the State Auditor levied a tax of three fourths of one per cent., which should yield a revenue of $1,280,168; but allowing for defaults, rot more than $1,000,000, the amount prescribed by the Legislature, can be realized. Of this sum, $600,000 will be paid out for interest, a large pro portion of it to our own citizens ; the balance will be devoted to the current expenses of the State, and will be returned to our people in extinguish? ing the floating debt accumulated during the past three years, and in the establishment and main? tenance of public schools. By this statement you will perceive, gentlemen, there is nothing in the present system of taxa? tion to juetify the charges uf unfairness or oppres? sion; nor is it excessive or extraordinary, either as compared with the past experience of our own State, or with the existing rates of taxation in oth? er States of the Union. The amount levied in this State for current ex? penses was, in 1867, $47-1,849; in 1868. $469,271, and for the present year, $?4?,574, the increase ? being satisfactorily accounted for by the arreara ges left from the preceding administrations, and the expenses of the increased legislation neces? sary. And as regards our sister States, I venture the assertion that no State, South or'Norlh of us, has a-more moderate rate of ta-xntion-thnn our own. It was-to have been expected, however, that the substitution of the prescut system ot taxation for the one heretofore in practice would be unsatis? factory- to'mun'y, and give rise to complaints, inas? much as a large portion of the property-holders of State had been subject to only a nominal taxation, as their properly was greatly undervalued ; now they are required to contribute their proportion? ate share lor the support of the State. While this-may be considered a grievance by them.no candid and disinterested person will so regard it. And notwithstanding the lamentations about the over-valuation of lands, there are but few of the owners who would consent to sell ihein at their assessed valuation. The low prices occasionally brought at Sheriffs' and bankrupts' sales are no criterion of the value of the properly disposed of, as there is generally a natural sympathy among the people present for ihe unfortunate debtor, and he is permitted to purchase his property, without opposition, at his own price. There is no doubt that there are imperfections in the tax law, and irregularities in the execution of it. For the present, individuals have the right 'of appeal against what they deem inequitable and unjust, and 1 have no doubt such alteration and modifications of the law as will be shown to be necessary, will be made at the next session'of the Legislature. Dut while unpatriotic efforts are being made to induce our people to believe tbat^our system of taxation is opprtssive and ruinous, I Would invite you'to look at its beneficial effect upon the pros? perity, the credit and the character of the State. In affording a satisfactory evidence of the deter? mination of our people to pay its debts and meet its responsibilities, it has lifted the credit of the State from the verge of bankruptcy to a respecta? ble and prominent position in financial and mone? tary circles. Our bonds, which-at one time could be purchased for twenty-five cents on the dollar, now command seventy-three cents, and are steadi? ly advancing, insomuch that I am in hopes by the 1st of January they will be practicallv at par. In this single item alone there has been already a gain to the people of $2,6UO,0U0; but the satis? factory vindication of the financial resources of the State was of infinitely more value in enhan? cing the value of property throughout its entire limits to the extent of many millions, and attract? ing to it the attention of capitalists and emigrants. The floating debt of the State has been provided for and retired, and the bills receivable, which furnished at one period the only currency of our Treasury, and which circulated at from twenty five to thirty-five per coat, discount, arc now sub? stituted by par funds. Thisdiscouut was so much lostrto the State, i? the materials and supplies-for our jails and asylums were purchased with the depreciated funds, and at proportionately enhanc? ed prices. The restoration of the State credit has also revived the Blue Ridge Railroad, which has so long been lying dormant, and it is fully expect? ed thai, in a few days, it will be put under con? tract to responsible parties, who will energetically press it to completion. This great enterprise will prove an important artery of commerce and wealth to the State, permeating every portion of it from the mountains to the se.v Indications of coming prosperity are apparent on every hand, and all that is requisite for its realization is the establish? ment of peace and tranquility within our borders, so that the intelligent and enterprising may feel secure in the investment of their means in pro? jects which, while advanefnic their own fortunes, contribute materially to the wealth and resources of the State, and that the sturdy and industrious laborer may be unmolested-in his efforts to secure for himself and family an honest livelihood. May I not hope, gentlemen; that you and every well-wisher of the State will join me in aspirations for the realization of this desirable result, and pledge our earnest efforts for its accomplishment. The duty of the officers entrusted with the col? lection of taxes is plain and imperative. It is to press their payment steadily and pcrseveringly, and to rigidly enforco (he penalty of twenty-five per cent, ou delinquents. If these officers are interrupted or inlertered with, it is incumbent on nie to wc that the laws of the State are promptly and faithfully executed, and none are more vital to its safety and efficiency than those relating to its finances. Should factious-attempts be made to embarrass the'Government by the interposition of the courts, I shall be compelled to" convene the Legislature in extra session, and to ask for tho enactment of Such laws as may be necessary, and when passed fhey will be promptly enforced, with as much moderation as is compatible with the at* tainment of the endn to be' accomplished. It may be that repressive measures cf the character allu? ded to, should there be a necessity for resorting to them, will add largely to the burdens of the tax payers, and be productive of agitation and excitement ; but, however much this is to be re? gretted, the responsibility and odium must rest en the thoughtless and reckless menr who have ren? dered them necessary. A Government incapable or unwilling to maintain its dignity and efrtorce its laws, against open violence or covert fraud, is unworthy of the name, and is a fit subject for the pity and contempt of its friends, and the scorti and derision- of ks enemies. By the blessing of Divine Providence, and with the assistance and co-operation of our law-abiding citizens, I am de? termined thnt South Carolina shall not present this pitiable spectacle to the world while her des? tinies are entrusted to my keeping. ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor. THE VIRGINIA ELECTION. Richmond, July 7. The State according to the latest returns to? night, has gone for- Walker, the Conservative can? didate, by about 40,000 majority, with a majority of fifty on joint ballot in the Legislature. The Walker party elect all the Congressmen but three, who are Platte, Porter and Nortou, colored. This complete overthrow of the Welle ticket re? sults from, 1. The unreliability of the negro vote, which, in the country districts, has gone largely for Walker ; and, 2, because' of (he failure of their Calculation's in' some of the counties bordering on Tennessee and North Carolina, where the white vote for the Wells ticket was chiefly expected. The counties whioh were to give Wells 500 majori? ty, gave 1,000 for Walker. The State Executive Committee telegraphed President Grant this morning, congratulating him on the triumph of his policy in Virginia, and thanking him for his liberality. Several colored men on the Walker ticket have been elected to the Legislature. Richmond, July 8. Tho Governor elect, Gilbert E. Walker, arrived at 11 o'clock this morning from Norfolk. The day was made s holiday for his reception, and when the cars arrived about five thousand people had congregated at the depot. A committee, composed equally of the most prominent white and colored citizens, were at the cars to receive him, but the populace rushed in and seizing Walker bore him on their shoulders to a coach ornamented with na? tional and State fl gs. The procession, which was nearly a mile long, marched through the principal streets. A majority of the coaches, of which there were one hundred in line, were covered with na? tional flags, and on a wagon was a transparency with a painting of while and colored men shaking hands. The streets were blocked up with people following the procession, and at lean twenty thousand were in attendance. On reaching the house of Col. Jas. B. Branch, the conservative candidate killed by the calamity of Friday last, the procession passed in silence and with uncovered heads. Upon reaching the hotel, Walker appeared be? tween the national and State flags, upheld by rep? resentatives of the two races, and altera few min? utes of deafening applause made a brief speech. He congratulated bis audience on their complete victory, but said that in the moment of triumph they must not forget charity for the defeated. They mustj-emember that the votes cast against the ticket were given by the deluded and ignorant class of a race that as yet had not lime to be edu? cated sufficiently to know the wrong of disfranchis? ing others. We must remember that we have suc? ceeded on the platform of universal suffrage and equal rights, and we must see that those who op? posed us as well as those who supported us have all their rights and are protected fully by the law, with the law and under the law. [Loud cheers.] They must be educated and taught how to use the great boon of franchise that has been conferred upon them, and the true value of being a citizen. We must not forget that the opportunity of win? ning this victory was given io us through the lib? erality of President Grant, [loud and continued cheering.} a?l we must see that its fruits are for . the benefit of all. Alter a jecular allusion to the grief of the pres? ent Stale officeholders of the Wells persuasion, the speaker concluded by a cheerful picture of the fu? ture prosperity of the State. Three cheers were given for Grant at the close. , Walker was followed by Isaac Hunter, colored, and several white speakers. The election' rettrra's to-day continue to 6e more ami more farorable to Walker. The fetnrns this morning show that the Wallrer men will" have a majority of sixty on joint ballot in-the Legislature. Additional returns received to night show that Walker's majority will probably be fifty thousand. In many of the white counties west of the moun? tains where Walker gets three or four" b?ndred. Wells only gets ilrree or four votes. GeneraTCan by, in conversation to-day with a Republican mem? ber elect, of the Legislature,- said he was much pleased at the good order in tho election, and thought from the reports of his officers it had been as far as heard from, as fair as could be held in any State of the Union. ' Governor Walker leaves for New York to-night, and Governor Wells leaves for the same point to-morrow, to visit a son there. The excitement of the election has not yet subsi? ded; and the city is bright with fireworks to-night. The Cuban Revolution.?The Cubans in Wash? ington have received advices whioh confirm previ? ous reports of the prevalence of cholera and fever among the Spanish troops. The mortality is said to be Very great in several portions of the island Their line of communication is cut off, and they are suffering for want of food and medicine. The Spanish army have lost since the commencement of the revolution more than half their force in battle, and by disease and desertion. The Span? iards have been concentrating in the Cinco Villas district, and- Collisions are* of almost daily occur? rence. The reinforcements which were sent from Camazuego attacked the Cubans, and were defeat? ed. They were compelled to retreat, with a loss of over three hundred killed and wounded. The loss of the Cubans was less than one hundred. The Cuban force from Sagua la Grandes attacked the Spaniards near Palmedas, defeated- a Urge force of regulars and volunteers, and captured the town, with the provisions and avms which were stored there. The expedition' which landed at Nnevas Grandes succeeded in joining the main body of the Cuban army with but little difficulty. It number? ed six hundred men, all in good health and spirits. They were received with great rejoicing. TheGu ban army is said to be in good fighting condition, and their leaders are determined to follow up their recent victories, and are confident of their success. They have'as yet suffered but little from disease, as they occupy elevated and healthy posi? tions some distance from the crrnst. -4> The State Boaui) of Equalization.?Tho Fair field Herald says that Section 67 of the assessment act provides for the election of a Board of Equali? zation "at the genoral election," and prescribes that said Board "shall meet at Columbia on the fourth Monday of December, 1868, and the members thereof shall each take an oath or affirmation," &c, &c. Gov. Scott, having failed to givo notice ot the election and consequently there having beeu no election, by a resolution approved March 25th, the Governor is required to "fill the existing vacancies in the State Board of Equalization by appoint? ment." This resolution, however, fails to appoint a day for the meeting of the Board to take the oath of office; and it being impossible for them to have met on the fourth MoadVy of December last, there is no authority for their meeting at all, and all of their actions, therefore, have been Without; war? rant of law, null and void. AtCID-CNT ON THS GrEENVIIIE AND CoEttKTBIA RaiIroad.?We lean; from the Columbia Phoenix that a collision occurred on tho Greenville and Co? lumbia Railroad, near Alston, on Thursday morn? ing, about half past eight o'clock, between the up passenger train and a train having Ames' Circus and Menagerie aboard; The locomotives were somewhat damaged; but, fortunately, only one per? son was injured, (a mam named William Wilson, connected with the Circus.) and be is not consider? ed dangerously hurt. A locomotive was sent np from Columbia and brought the circus train down. Southern Cultivator.?This sterling publica.' tion for July is on our table, filled with its usual variety c f useful and entertaining matter. Pub? lished by Wm. and W. L. Jones, Athens, Ga. Term* 2.00 a year in advance. inl m t ? t cobbected weekly by 8habpb * fant. Andebson, July 14, 1869/ Cotton market quiet at 29 to 31 ; Corn, $1.8t? to $1.40: Peas, $1.15 to $1.26; Bacon, 20 to 25 j Floor, $8.00 to $10.00 ? Wheat $1.50 to $1.76 ;' Oats, 80 to 90. ht tuesdat evening's mail. Chableston, July 12,1869/ Cotton quiet but firm; middlings, 83. New Y?bk, July 12, 1869. Cotton firm at 84J. Gold, 87. New Advertisements. Piano Tuning and Repairing. MR. JOSEPH FREY, of Charleston, has arfrited in town,- awl is ready to receive orders for Tuning and Repairing Pianos. Orders left at Maj. Bors? tel'? Jewelry Store will receive prompt attention. Joly 16, 186* 3 I JOHN WILSON, MAGISTRATE, HAS removed his office to the lower front rooti of the Benson House. July 15, 18691 8 8 T u f ii i p Seed, Fresh and Genuine. RUTA BAGA, POMERANE?N. GLOBE and LARGE NORFOLK TURNIP SEED, from D. Landreth k Son, for sale by TOWERS k B?RRI3S. July 15, 1809 8 4 David?ort College, Mecklenburg Co., ft. C THE 83rd Collegiate Year opens September 2, 1869. Preparatory Department discontinued. For catalogue or other information apply to the President, Rev. G. Wilson McPhail, DD.LLD. By order of the Facility. W. G. RICHARDSON, Clerk. July 15, 1869 8 4 NICEERS0N HOUSE, eolum'bia, S. C. THE undersigned having renewed bis lease op? en the above' popular House, will endeavor to make it one of the most agreeable Hotels in the South. A call from the public is respectfully so? licited. EQf Free Omnibus to and from the Hotel. WM. A. WRIGHT, Proprietor, July 15, 1869 8 8m THE STATE OF SOUTH CABOIDTA, ANDERSON COUNTY. IN THE COMMON PLEAS?EQUITY SIDE, Jasper Brown and wife Elvira vs. Mrs. Hannah Smith, John B. Smith and others.?Bill for Par lition, Relief, J;c. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Samuel Smith, one of the Defendants' in this case, resides beyond the limits of this State*. Ota motion of Reed- k Brawn*, Comp. Sols., Ordered, That said Defendant do appear and plead, answer or demur to said bill within forty days from the first publication hereof, or an order pro confesso will be entered of record against him. JOHN W. DANIELS, Clerk of Court for Anderson County. July 15, 1869 3 6 TIN SHOP BT THOMAS D?WS?Nj manufactuber of all kinds CT Tinwar?, Stove Rpe, Gutfe*ingf House-Roofing;, Sec a full assortment of Plain, Fancy and Japanned TSE-WARB, Constantly on hand, at Wholesale and Retail. The Largest and Best assorted Steck of COOKING STOVES Ever brought to this town, which wifi BE SOLD LOW FOB CASH I 1 h?pe that all those who wish anything In this line will call and see for themselves*. I wiTT give the highest price for Beeswax, Old Copper, Pewter and cotton Rags. THOMAS DAWSON, North -East corner ef Public Square, ? July 15, 1869 8 8m New Firm AND NEW GOODS. -o CATER & MARTIN, At the old stand of Reese k McColIy, NO. 10 GRANITE ROW, ARE NOW RECEIVING Fresh Supplies <rf Goods, Of every variety, which are for sale at prices a* accommodating as any in the market. You will certainly find it to your interest to call and examine for yourselves. We take in exchange for Goods? WHEAT, CORN, OATS, FLOUR. BACON, CHICKENS, BUTTER, EGGS, RACrS, ETC!. Our terms are strictly cash or barter, w neb en? ables us to sell for very small profits. CATER k MARTIN, Ne. 10 Granite Row, July, 15; 1880* 50 8uv