Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Thursday Morning, September 2d, 1869. _ John X. Sn>*?, j>., is-the regular author? ized agent itv. Columbia to solicit advertisements &ad procure subscriptions for the Intelligencer. - We learu that on Tuesday night last, ihe Grist and Saw Mills of Mr. B. B. Breazeale, on Broadway creek, about six miles east of this place, were destroyed by fire. It was the work of au in? cendiary. It was erroneously announced in our last issue that the Supper and Fair at the Pendleton Female Academy, for the benefit of the Presbyte? rian Church at that place, would be given on the 30th of September. It will be to-morrow (Friday) evening, the 3rd of September. %tg* We direct attenion to the advertisement of J a new Wool Card Factory, owned by Messrs. Sherard and Reid, in the Dark Corner. Their machinery is entirely new and of the most ap? proved pattern, and we have no doubt they will afford complete satisfaction to all who will favor them with patronage. -? GREENVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE. It will be seen by the advertisement, which ap? pears in our columns, that the next Session begins the 15th of September, "under a full faculty of | educated gentlemen and ladies." The same num? ber and grade of teachers and the same system of instruction will be maintained as heretofore. We believe that Anderson has always had one or more representatives in this school, which is one of the most flourishing in our State, and we cheerfully commend it to the continued patronage of our citizens. -+ GREENBSIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. Wo have received an invitation from the proprie? tors to attend a grand fancy dress and masked ball, to be given at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs of Virginia, on Tuesday last, 31st of August. This ball is given in honor of the newspaper press, and will doubtless be largely attended by repre? sentatives of the "fourth estate." Many of our cotemporaries have been compelled to decline the invitation, on the ground of "pressing engage? ments," and an unusual activity in business in their respective towns and cities. Well, this is not our unpleasant condition, but we have been compelled to stay at home in consequence of a dearth in money matters and a plentiful lack of good clothes to ap? pear among the fashionables. Nevertheless, wc feel grateful for the honor conferred by the invita? tion, and when our rich uncle leaves us a fortune, we will remember the Greenbrier White Sulphur, and reciprocate the favor by honoring Messrs. Peyton & Co. with our distinguished presence. GEORGIA PRESS ASSOCIATION. The newspapers of our sister State have recent? ly organized a Press Association. The meeting was held in Atlanta last week, and upou its ad? journment representatives of the press started off upon au excursidn to Lookout Mountain and other points of interest, in a special train provided for thai purpose by Superintendent Hcrlbert, of the State Rond. The excursion will be protracted for several days, and gentlemen composing the party will doubtless be entertained iu the most elegant style. Now, we are not a bit jealous of the good fortune attending our brethren across the Savan? nah, and sincerely wish them unmixed pleasure in their gala excursion. But we desire to direct the attention of the newspaper fraternity in this State to the proceedings of the Convention organizing the Press Association. It was in session only one day, and we think accomplished much towards en? hancing the interests of the fraternity. The Com? mittees appointed are to report to an adjourned meeting in January next, when a permanent or? ganization will be effected. This action of our neighbors, it seems to us, ought to stimulate the movement begun in several instances to organize a Press Association in South Carolina. The reasons heretofore urged against such an organization ap? ply with equal force to the condition of affairs in Georgia, and yet despite any supposed drawbacks the Convention was a decided success. V? hy not overcome these obstacles in like manner here ? Are we too much imbued with fogyism to go for? ward and place the fraternity upon a footing with others? Are we so firmly wedded to old ideas and customs that there is no progress to be made in the realm of journalism ? But we will not pursue the thame, and will not again offer a suggestion in reference to such an organization. We wish this fajt understood, however, that wc are ready at all ibnes to co-operate with our brethren in forming ajj alliance for our protection and advancement. THE SOUTHERN HISTOBICAL SOCIETY. "Warwick," the widely known and talented cor? respondent of the New York Dag Book, forcibly presents the claims of the above Society in a re? cent letter. We would be pleased to publish all that be bos to say on this subject, but as we hare already informed our readers as to its organization and objects, we will simply reiterate some of the leading points made by him. He is afraid that the people do not properly appreciate the importance of this Society, and truthfully declares that no in? stitution in the South can boast of such an official array of distinguished names. The Society pro? poses to draw its historical materials from North? ern as well as Southern sources, and if its plans sueaeed, it cannot fail to produce an accredited history of the late war. "Let every friend of lib? erty d.o bis duty in the premises. Let a co-ordinal c society bo organized in every township and neigh? borhood in tho land. Restore the reign of reason, the empire af truth, and let the benignant decrees of justice djsplaoe the errors of prejudice aud over? throw the dark conspiracy of hate." Among the list of officers, with ReY. Dr. Palmer at its head as President of the Society, the name of Gen. Waoe Hampton appears as the Vice President for South Carolina. Of tho officers, "Warwick" says: "These men, for the most part, have a deep per? sonal interest in producing and perpetuating the real facts of the late war, and if they are not criminally indifferent to the honor of their people, as well as recreant to their owu fame, we shall have fruit from this tree." Wc think that an early movement towards the establishment of branch societies in this State should be inaugurated, and trust that our brethren of the press will assist in bringing the attention of our people to the impor? tance of perpetuating a correct history of tho part, borne by South Carolinians in the late struggle. We must perform this duty in the present genera? tion, or else many facts will perish from the view and numerous errors creep into the record. 4S?~ A dispatch from Washington announces that "ihere are ugly rumors of coldness between Boutwell and Grant." We mtppose that Grant wants his own way about matters, and Boctwell won't allow it. Boutwfi.l is right; he is the Jreiu'en?. and Grant muei not interfere "EXCTTEHENT IN ANDERSON"?THE INVES? TIGATING COMMITTEE ON THE RAMPAGE. Wo were disposed to allow the Investigating Committee to get through with their ridiculous farce entitled an investigation into affairs in this county, without commenting upon their presence or their conduct. Had they simply earned their six dollars a day by interrogating witnesses con? cerning imaginary outrages, we would have re? frained from offering any vindication of the good people of Anderson against these implied charges. The testimony was full and conclusive as to the peaceable character of the late general election, and exhibited an honest intention on the part of our citizens generally to maintain the law and preserve the peace. But it seems that their fail? ure to procure testimony of the kind necessary to substantiate the reckless allegations of Scott, Hoce and others, induced the members of the In? vestigating Committee to trump up other grounds of complaint against our people. Hence, the fol? lowing dispatch appeared in the Charleston Re? publican : Columbia, S. C, Aug. 23?2 P. M.?A detach? ment, of the State constabulary force has gone to Anderson, anticipating trouble at that place. The presence of the investigating committee of the third district seems to have aroused strong feel? ing, and there is fear of an outbreak. The Gov? ernor is determined to provide fully against it. None will be more surprised than the residents of this county at the contents of this dispatch. Every day almost during the sojourn of the Inves? tigating Committee here, crowds of citizens have visited the town for the purpose of paying taxes, and we are confident that not a single individual outside of this place will recognize the state of feeling then and now existing as compatible with the tenor of this monstrous falsehood. There was no trouble anticipated, and the presence of these dirty scoundrels excited no other feeling than con? tempt. So far as we Can ascertain, the facts upoc. which the dispatch was predicated are simply at follows: Two young men, who were summoned before the Committee, refused to answer questionii propounded to them by a colored member, and perhaps used denunciatory language concerning tho Radical party. In addition to this terrible offence against the selt-importance of these Radi? cal worthies, several indiscreet youths on a cer? tain night badly frightened ibe Chairman, Jon Crews, by their conversation upon the hotel piaz? za in his presence, indulging in abuse of Radicals generally, and otherwise showing their contempt Df him and his parly. In neither instance was there any indication of violent conduct beyond mere words. While not pretending to uphold ei? ther party in the course pursued, wc submit that any sensible mau would have paid no attention whatever to these ebulitions of youthful passion. But the craven spirit of Joe Crews foresaw any amount of trouble, and forthwith demands at the hands of the Governor a posse of the State con? stabulary to prevent an outbreak ! and His Excel? lency, with commendable zeal in answering the requirements of his pliant tool, orders a detach? ment without delay to the scene of action ! What an unmitigated farco! Three or four constables reached this place on Wednesday evening, and re? mained until the Committee left on Saturday mornirg. These are all the facts we have been able to gather after diligent inquiry. There was no need of the constabulary, although Crews sought to make use of them in serving warrants issued by one of our magistrates, who informed the immacu? late Joseph that the Sheriff and his deputies were competent to arrest any and every man in Ander? son county. ! Wo can assure Gov. Scott that there has been I no breach of the peace and no disturbance of any [ kind beyond what is 6tated, unless we except the bowlings of drunken negroes nearly every night during the presence of the Committee here. Whether this was caused by tho low associations of the nogrocs during that period, we are not pre? pared to say. But one thing is certain, that class of our population have returned to their wonted exemplary conduct, and we hope will continue to manifest a due regard for sobriety and peaceable behavior. In conclusion, we wish to remind tho Governor that this is not the first time the people of Ander? son have been slandered and misrepresented. Hitherto these calumniations have been born pa? tiently, but forbearance sometimes ceases to be a virtue. Wc make no threats, and are determined to raise our voice at all times fe-r the preservation of peace and good order. Yet, it does seem to us that Gov. Scott and his co-adjutors have sought to sow the wind of discord in our midst, and bestir our people to frenzy and desperation. Persisting in such a course, they will assuredly reap the whirlwind. THE RURAL CAROLINIAN. This is the title given to the proposal agricul? tural monthly, which will soon be issued by Messrs. Walker, Evans & Cooswkll, of Charles? ton. It will be an illustrated magazine, printed in the highest style of the art, and will contain every? thing of importance respecting the furm, the gar? den and the household. As the official organ of the Slate Agricultural anil Mechanical Society, its pages will be enriched with the reports and pro? ceedings of that body. The publishers have secured the services of D. II. jacques as editor, assisted in every department by gentlemen of ability and experience, including some of the most eminent plauters, fanners, gardeners, fruit-growers, man? ufacturers and artisans of (he Slate. The plan of the Rural Carolinian is comprehensive, embracing a wide range of topies, varied modes of presenta? tion, and a liberal use of pictorial illustrations. The publishers intend to make it the best and handsomest industrial magazine ever published in the South, and solicit the co-operation of every good citizen in their enterprise, fully believing that it will largely promote the welfare and pros? perity of the State. It will advocate improved systems of cultivation, diversity of crops, methodi? cal management, organized industry, thrift and economy, and inculcate cheerful labor and patient waiting for the present, and hopefulness for the future. The first number will be issued about the 1st of October, and ten thousand copies will be distributed gratuitously. Persons wishing the first number will send (heir addresses to this office on or before the 15th of September. It will con? tain sixty-four large pages of reading matter, and will be published at the low price of Two Hollars a year in advance. Address, Walker, Evans & Cogswell, No. 3 Broad Street, Charleston. We are authorized to receive subscriptions, and will take pleasure in forwarding the names and money of those wishing to aid in establishing this maga? zine, and at the same time secure a valuable re? turn for the investment. JJfeS3" The Norfolk (Va.) Journal, in alluding to Judge Dent's scat hing letter addressed to Uorr well, styles him '"the American Junius." A gen? tleman made a similar remark in our office a few days ago, saying ihat some of its passages are worthy of Junius. Verily, the brother-in-law of Grant has won a fame, und likewise done the country a service. RADICAL INCONSISTENCY. It does not amount to much when the Radical party is convicted of the most glaring inconsisten? cies as to facts or arguments. Yet, th2 shameless conduct of their leaders need to be exposed in other respects, and why not occasionally ventilate their want of consistency ? The Radicals in this State have not ceased to make the charge against the Democratic party that it was in league with j Ku Klux organizations ; that its leaders counten- j anced the murder of a number of Re.dicals, and that the Democracy generally approved of these "political assassinations." Further than this, it has been often charged by these Northern adven? turers, from Gov. Scott down to the latest impor? tation, that the people were not law-abiding, and entertained rebellious proclivities, and so forth. Now, we propose to prove the contrary by Radical testimony, of very recent date. The Columbia correspondent of the Charleston Daily Republican, writing in regard to the complaints made by State and County officials of the various incendiary let? ters received by them, uses the follow, ng remark? able language: A certain class of Democrats may yet find South Carolina as hot a place as Gettysburg or the Shenandoah. Governor Scott has withheld his hand, but he cannot, or dare not, resist the re? monstrances against inaction and the appeals dai? ly made to him for protection. If citizens are thus to be prevented from discharging their public duties, and intimidated in the expression of their private or political opinions, why the sooner the loyal militia are organized in accordar.ee with the act of the last Legislature the better. Assurances have been given of perfect protection, and if ne? cessary a sufficient force will be sent into every county in the State to put down the prowling, midnight assassins and murderers, tho very dregs of the rebel army. These men are outraging ev? ery element of civilization by taking the lives of citizens or brutally beating the members of their families. Here is an admission the Democrats party?we mean, the respectable white people of the State? have long desired from their political opponents, and we regret that (he admission decs not cema from an authorized source, that these outrages are committed by "the very dregs of the rcbol army." But along with this confess! jn, is a libe? ral use of the threat so often made by the leading Radicals to organize the "loyal militia," and "put down the prowling, midnight assassins and mur? derers." Now, if these characters arc "the very dregs of the rebel army," why should the inno? cent be made to suffer for their crimes? What sort of decent pretext is there for quartering bands of militia all over the State, at the expense of law-abiding people ? It is no answer to say that these violators of law are not i.rrcsted, for the Radicals themselves are rcspou.'iible for the execution of the law. The State constabulary was organized nearly a year ago, aid has been kept up at an enormous expense, a ad what has been accomplished ? Literally nothing in the way of bringing offenders to justice. Wc have always contended that n nc-tenths of our people condemned violence, deprecated out? rages, and longed for peace ! It is easily enough explained why they have not brought to punish? ment such as have defied the strong arm of the law. In the first place, the men who commit these deeds of violence keep away from the confi? dence of law-abiding citizens?hcn:e, they are really "unknown;" secondly, the disturbed con? dition of society has rendered it necessary for heads of families to protect their households at such an hour as the assassin usually goes forth on his mission ; and thirdly, desperadoes are not apt to go unarmed, while it is frequently the case that upright and conscientious citizens arc entirely without even the means of defence ! But a stronger reason still can be given, which is I hat the citi? zens of South Carolina have always believed that the officers of the law arc entirely competent to take care that its provisions are not infringed upon. If these officers are incompetent and in? efficient, whe is to blame? Certainly not the white people. Another charge made by the Radicals is com? pletely refuted by the correspondent already quo? ted from. He says : The most favorablo reports of the collection of taxes in nearly every County in the Slate are com? ing in daily. Never in the history of Ihc State has so large an amount of money been paid in Ike State Treasury in so short a space of time. Docs this evince a rebellious, lawless spirit among the people? With enormous tones levied upon their properly, almost in the incipiency of their prosperous days, the substantial citizens by their conduci have nailed the oft-repeated false? hood to the counter! Gov. Scott has united in these slanders more than once, and if there is a particle of magnanimity or honor in his composi? tion, he will not delay in publishing to the world a complete recantation of his unfounded charges . against a noble, oppressed people. -+ REPORTED KILLING OF BRISCOE, THE BUSH? WHACKER, A correspondent of the Charleston Daily Re? publican, writing from this place under date of last Thursday, gives the following: It is currently reported thai on Sunday last, about 3 o'clock, p. m., two of the State Consta? bles, in company with three younj; men by the name of Welch, from Anderson County, killed the renowned horse-thieves and bushw iiackcrs, Bris coc, Curtis, and one more of their gaug, iu Lin? coln County, Georgia. The Constables and party had been in pursuit of them for four or five days. It was given out that they could not be found, or could not be taken alive. They had been committing depredations upon the while und colored citizens of Edgeficld, Anderson and Abbeville Counties for abeut twelve months. The Constables had a requisition from Governor Builock for Brisco. The other two of his gang were kiilcd in self-defence. Brisco and four more of his gang were sitting on a piazza. Seeing the Constables, they fled inside to try and protect themselves. As Brisco was turning in the en? trance he drew his revolver and tired at one of the young Weichs, but mis ed his aim. when he was shot and fell dead. The others of his crowd re? turned the fire, but missed their aim. Several shots came near hitting the Constables. During the lime two of the desperadoes were killed. The Abbeville Press, in noticing the same oc? currence, tells (juiic a different story, alleging that BbiscoB and anolhcr of his parly escaped, and docs not mention the presence of the Jitutc Constables. The editor says : On Tuesday of last week, wc learn that Briscoc nnd his parly recaptured the horse about which there has been so much dispute, and crossing the Savannah River, made off to pails unknown. Briscoc's party consisted of three. Welch follow? ed with a party of four in close pursuit. After several days' riding, the Briscoc party was over? taken on Sunday last near Harksdnlo Ferry, and being surprised, were overpowered. They all es caped, however, except one Curtis, who was badly beaten over the head and captured. The horse was recaptured, also another which Briscoc had been riding. ? The Charleston Courier is informed thai Ihc suit in Equity against the Greenville and Colum? bia Railroad, for the foreclosure of tlie mortgage upon that road, brought by certain holders of the first mortgage bonds, has been settled, to the mu? tual satisfaction of all parties concerned. An or? der has been made by the Court, recontlj- holden iu Columbia, (on motion of the eueiug creditors,) 1 'lismi!>"iug the bill. BEWARE OF BAUET & CO. We gave this caution to our readers a fortnight since, and intended to fully expose these uncon? scionable villains in our last issue, but other mat? ters claimed immediate attention, and crowded out the circular which has been received by several of our citizens. There is no doubt that Dailey & Co. have secured an accomplice in this vicinity, as we are confident that a well executed counterfeit $10 has been shown us. Accompanying the circular is a printed slip, embracing the following dis? patch : Washington, Aug. 2.?Treasurer Spinner and several Treasury experts to-day examined a ten dollar counterfeit greenback sent here by an un? known person from New York, which was pro? nounced the best executed counterfeit that ever came under their notice : indeed there was some difference of opinion as to its being a counterfeit, even after its surface had been closely scanned by a powerful microscope. The counterfeit is more dimly printed than the genuine, giving it the ap? pearance of one of the last impressions of a large number, but in all other respects it is difficult to distinguish it from a good note, with which the comparison was mado. Mr. Spinner pronounced it spurious, and that decision settled its status. Of course, if this means anything, Dailey & Co. sent the aforesaid counterfeit, and desire to impress their dupes with the idea that even the head of the United States Treasury came near being deceived with their worthless paper. With this explanation, wc copy their circular entire, and again repeat our caution against dealing with such dangerous individuals. Doubtless they will do what they say, for their scheme is entirely dif? ferent from that of Notes & Co., who only send photographic views of genuine Treasury notes, but these scoundrels are actually vending counterfeit money. Here is the circular: Dear Sir: We desire to inform you that we have on hand about S3.j0.000 in 51, $2, $5, $10, $20 U. S. notes. They are exact fac similes of tho genuine, printed on first class bank note pa? per on both sides, are correctly numbered, and are so exceedingly well executed in every respect that the best experts in New York cannot detect them. Wc got a friend to send one of our $10 bills to Washington a short time ago to see if it could be detected. It was detected, but only after a se? vere and protracted investigation. Still, they will pass anywhere, and are just as good as the $20's or S?'s. You need never fear detection as long as you keep your mouth shut; for wc send out no bills which are not as good as those of the Gov? ernment. We want three good, trustworthy men who know how to manage a good thing. Keep everything to yoursolf, and let no one into the se? cret, no matter how reliable they may be. Under no circumstances mention our names to any one, however well you may know the person, for we want men of our own selection. We will sell you $200 of any denomination for $20; $100 for $35; $1000 for $80. If you desire to feel your way a little before investing heavily, we will send you $200 on receipt of $5, and you may pay the bal? ance on your arrival here, or send it by express within fifteen days, though you can well afford to remit it in tivo hours. Always send money by ex? press or registered letter?we will do the same; then nothing will be lost in the mails, and every? thing will work harmoniously between us. If you prefer, we will send it by express, C. O. D., pack? ed in such a way as not to excite the suspicion that it is money. Depend upon it we are in ear? nest >n this matter, and if you take hold of it in a proper manner you can make $50,000 before November. We have taken every precaution in the execution of these notes to render the shower as safe as if he was handling good money, for bet? ter executed bills were never issued in the world. In case you should be indiscreet enough to let it be known to nny one, don't mention where it came from. We have the reputation in New York of being men of good etauding, and therefore we will never be suspected of dealing in counterfeit money. If you could manage to come on we could talk freely about the matter and make arrange? ments for a big business. If you come on, show this note to the man at the desk and he will intro? duce you. Don't mention anything about coun? terfeit money, as he will pretend not to under? stand you. He will know what's up. Wc again enjoin upon you the importance of keeping this matter secret. State what, denominations you wish and how much, and cither destroy this or send it back. Address plainly, Dailey & Co., 208 Broadway, N. Y. THE NEW ECLECTIC. The September number of this interesting maga? zine has been received. Besides much other in ' tcresting matter, it contains the opening chapters of a sparkling new tale, called "A Story of Eu lcnbcrg ;" a Poern of great elegance and tender? ness, by John lt. Thompson, read before the Alumni, of the University of Virginia -T The Haver? sack, giving anecdotes of the Confederate army, and a handsome tribute to their bravery, from an English source. A copy of this magazine should find its way to every cultivated Southern home. Address Ti'rnbtli. & Minnocn, Baltimore, enclos? ing $1.00, the price of annual subscription. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Hartwell, Ga., Aug. 23, 18G0. At a meeting held to-day in Hartwell for the advancement of the Augusta and Hartwell Rail? road, Rev. 15. Thornton was called to the chair, and John B. Benson requested to act as Secretary. Dr. Henry It. Casey, President of the Road, and Dr. John Wilkes were introduced, who addressed the citizens of the county on the importance of constructing said Road from Augusta via Hart? well to Clayton, Ga.. or some point to connect with the Blue Ridge Railroad. They clearly de? monstrated the great importance of the enterprise to the people of northeast Georgia, and (hat the Road can easily be built by the aid and co-opera? tion of the citizens of Augusta and Savannah, with the stock obtained in the several counties on the line. Tho following resolutions were unani? mously adopted: Resolved, That John B. Benson, J. L. Turner, J. H. Skclton, V. B. Hodges, J. A. Bowers ami J.L. Johnson constitute a committee to solicit and take stock for aiding said enterprise, and to con? fer wirh the President and other ollicials as to the advancement of the same. Resolved, That we tender our thanks to Dr. Ca? sey, of Columbia, and Dr. Wilkes, of Lincoln county, for their very able and interesting ad? dresses, advocating in able arguments the inter? est of this new railway; that we recommend the citizens of Hart county to use all their talent and means to the advancement of this project. Resolved, That the same committee meet at Hart well on the first Tuesday in next month. Resolved, That the Secretary furnish a copy of ?hese proceedings to the Athens ami Anderson pa? pers for publication, with request that the Augus? ta papers copy the same. It. THORNTON, Cl.m'n. John B. Benson, Sec. --*? - ? ? The Supreme Court of California has render? ed an important decision in support of the real rights of woman. A wife was driven from her home by her husband, and had no means of sup? port. She brought suit to compel him to set aside out of his properly acquired since their marriage, a sufficient amount to sustain her and her child. Under the old English law, such an action would not lie, but a majority of the court decided in favor of the wifo, holding that adherence to the English law, in this or similar cases, would be a reproach to civilization. ? It is rumored that Gov. Bullock, of Georgia, will bo impeached immediately after tho Legisla? ture meets. The principal grounds of impeach? ment arc the alleged expenditure of large amounts of money by the Governor without authority of law, the conversion of the State's funds to his own private use, and the abuse of the pardoning power. FP.OM OTJB FASHION CORRESPONDENT. Newport, September, 18G0. Tliis charming watering-place 39 this year as in years past the most exclusive and aristocratic in the Union. The richest people are here in the greatest numbers, the equipages are the most im? posing, the dressing the most lavish and at the same time the most artistic. Even the young men here dress as befits the escorts of such birds-of Paradise looking belles. The usual costume for young gentlemen is white duck or light cloth pants, black, green, purple or golden brown velvet coat made sack shape with large and well worked pock? ets, vest of white Turkish Towel cloth, Sailor hat of straw with wide ribbons?bright kid gloves. Ladies here frequently order their costumes from New York. This is found to be a better plan than taking several trunks along at the beginning of the season, for in this way the freshest styles can be exploited?and even hits of styles to be, such as are constantly coming over from Paris, can be em? bodied. The lady sends her measure and order, in a few days she has her suit. The following is an out door costume for damp days, made at the Metropolitan Furnishing Rooms :? A suit of the new water proof material in shot colors, violet and gol? den brown. This was very simple but at the same time very stylishly made. The skirt was short and round, and faced around the bottom with a bias facing of the same, stitched on the Grover & Baker machine with a double row of brown silk same shade as the brown in the dress, and between them a row of stitching in silk. A small tight fit? ting basque accompanied it, the waist of the skirt was finished to match the bottom so that it could be worn over the basque as well as under it, and thus have the effect of a round waist, the bottom of the basque and the sleeves were trimmed with bias bauds stitched to match the waist and bottom For occasions when greater warmth might be re? quired the tunic could be worn. This tunic was a very happy compromise between a Watteau casaque and a Mackintosh wrap. The fronts were sack shape, the sleeves being formed of the half-cape were loose and large, but, the backs instead of having ihc plain night-gown look of the Mackintosh was pleated on at the neck in two box pleats and allow? ed to fall a la Watteau?a belt of brown leather stitched in fancy pattern on the machine was slip pee through large button holes formed in the seams of the half-cape sleeves and again in and out of a couple made under the Watteau pleat, thus allow? ing that and the sleeves to fall gracefully and free, and causing the front and the sides of the back to fit themselves to the figure. If desired, the edges of the tuuic on each side of the fall might be looped up and thus effect a panier puff. Another was a reception dress for chilly days. There arc many such days always on the sea coast, though here fewer than elsewhere, owing to the peculiar geographical position of this island. This costume will give an idea of styles later in the sea eon. It was a very heavy black silk with black vel? vet revers at the side. The fronts of the dress were of block velvet cut to fit the figure, and open to show the petticoat beneath. They arc fastened pretty close together with black velvet bows, the sleeves are loose Pngodas striped with black velvet which formed battlements as a trimming. Accompany? ing this is a thin silk bodice, high necked, with tight tilting sleeves to be worn under it and a long narrow slip of the same to be buttoned up the front in imitation of a petticoat, the buttonholes are worked on tapes sewed on the inside of the dress, and the buttons which arc of blue silk are sewn on the silk strips?the same style of buttons j fasten the under waist, which is so beautifully fasli i ioned and finished, that on warmer days, it can be worn over a while skirt when the slip that belongs up the front may be used to loop the upper skirts tnpanier?the buttons which are for use in one in? stance being for ornament in another. Blue satin slippers should be worn with it with white *kirts. The back of this fell from the neck in the Watteau pleai, now so much affected?and an ornament of blue cord and black chenile held It down on the neck to about the depth of a yoke. A more effec? tive mode of making many and distinguished look? ing toilets at a small outlay could not well be de? vised. We are glad to see the old fashion of trim? ming silk with velvet revived. Velvet is one of the few trimmings which it pays to purchase and to pay even a high price for. JAPONIC A. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The State tax in Georgia, for the year 18G0, is four-tenths of one per cent, upon the value of property returned by each tax-payer. ? The colored people of Indianapolis are pro? testing against the employment of white teachers in public schools. ? Marion County has paid forty thousand dol? lars of her taxes, fifty-three thousand being the tolal amount levied. ? A large amount of the most valuable papers of the Confederate Government are said to be seal? ed up in a bank vault at Montreal. ? Corn is now selling iu Walhalla by retail at SI.7? per bushel, and hard to get at that price. The Courier believes the yield will be less than any year since 1 S-i?. ? John Quincy Adams has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for Governor of Massa? chusetts. This is the third time Mr. Adams has received the nomination. ? Bill Lake, the proprietor of a well-known circus, was killed in St. Louis on last Friday by a person whom Lake ejected from the canvas. The murderer escaped. ? It is claimed for the Arkansas Hot Springs that (he waters will not only destroy the taste for liquor, but will clear from or.e"s system iu a very short lime all effects of previous dissipation. ? The hottest day on record in many places on the Atlantic side of the United Slates was Satur? day, 21st of August. In Philadelphia the mercu? ry roso to 101 and in Woshington to 105. ? Efforts arc being made to remove Mr. August Bclmont from his position as Chairman of the Democratic National Executive Committee, on the ground of inefficiency, lack of devotion, and gen? eral unpopularity. ? Fifteen citizens of Spartanburg have been convicted at the United States Court of illicit dis? tilling, and arc now undergoing the penally, rang? ing from sixty days to nine months' imprisonment. ? Tho iron bridges built over the Cape Fear river for the purpose of connecling nil the rail? roads centreing at Wilmington have been comple? ted. This will greatly facilitate travel, and enable passengers and freight to go through without de? lay. ? Judge Chose writes to a gentleman in St. Louis: "I am out of all fulure political contests, and no one need to be jealous of me hereafter." This settles the question of a third party move? ment in the United States, as without the Chief Justice it would be a failure. ? J. H. W. Cousarl, the Radical Postmaster at Lancaster C. H.. has been arrested upon a charge of forgery, lie was released by a negro magis? trate, without givingnny bond whatever, and has left tho County. The evidence against him was conclusive. ? There is great apprehension existing in; Philadelphia of a water famine prevailing there. 16 seems that the beds of theSehuylkilland Delaware have nearly run dry, and that the inhabitants of that city are suffering in consequence. Many of the large factories have ceased to work, and an attempt to obtain water by opening the old wells* of the city has proved a fefiltfte'. Daring the las* thirty days 1,500,000,000 gallon's of water were* pumped from the rivers for use in the city, anot yet the cry is " what are we to do for water."'' -??, A Handsome Inducement.?Every person who1 sends $3.50 to the "XIX CENTURY" Publication Co., at Charleston, S. C, receives that superb Magazine for one year, and a copy of either of the Wavcrly Novels or the works of Charles Dickens that may be designated. Specimen number with Premium list, 35 cents. 10?3m A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION. DR. TUTT'S SARSAPARILLA and QUEEN'S DELIGHT, the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER, ex? pels all humours from the system ; it acts directly on the Depuratory organs ; the skin is one of the most important of tlieso organs, and by the use of this invaluable medicine it is cleansed and ren? dered soft, fair and healthy. Try it. Djmtncal. MARRIED, on Thursday evening, August 26, 1800, by Rev. Wilson Ashley, Mr. Ephraim B. Eaton and Miss Eliza Ann Hall, all of this1 county. New Advertisements. at auction: BY J. B. McGEE. ON Monday next. (Saleday), will be sold in front of C. A. Reed's store, the following? One Yoke of Oxen, A good Milch Cow and Calf. Terms cash. J. B. McGEE, Auctioneer; Sept 2, 1809 10 1 Estate Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Es? tate of Kev. A. W. Ross, deceased, wili hand them in to the undersigned, properly attested; and all persons indebted to said Estate will make payment to the same. ELIZABETH W. ROSS, Ex'tx. Sept 2,1809 10 3 I. S?LZBACHER, sign of the mammoth WATCn, MAIN ST., columbia, so. ca.r dealer in and manufacturer of WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE, &c. An assortment of Genuine Pebble Specta? cles always on hand. Repairing, in all its branch? es, personally attended to, and the amplest satis? faction promised. Sept 2, 1809 10 3m I). GA3!BRILL, STOCK & BOND BROKEKr MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C, will r.UT and sell Gold and Silver Coin, Coupons, Bank Notes, &c. Collections solicited, which will be promptly at? tended to. ' References.?Geo. W. Williams & Co., Taft & Howlnnd. L. Gambrill & Co., Charleston, S. C; Woodward, Baldwin & Co., C. A. Gambrill & Co , Baltimore; Woodward, Baldwin & Co., N. York, Sept 2. 1S09 10 3m* Wool Card Factory. THE undersigned beg to inform the public gen orally that their machinery for WOOL CARDING is now in successful operation, and they would. res|ectfully solicit a share of patronage. ? The Factory is situated on Little Generostee, in the southwest corner of Anderson County, one mile from Craft's-Ferry and seven miles above Lowndes ville. The machinery is*entirely new and of the best quality, with Burr Machine attached ; mixes cotton and wool fiuely. Our charges for Carding will be the customary prices. S. W. S HER ARD, J. II. REID. #3?" Abbeville Press copy twice and forward bill to this office. Sept 2, 1809 10 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDEIiSON COUNTY. By W. IF". Humphreys, Esq., Pro. Judge. WHEREAS, William Levcretthath made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Thomas Lcverett, dee'd : These are therefore to cito and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Thomas Lcverett, dee'd, that they be and appear before me in live Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House on the 10th day of Sept., ISO'.', at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not bo granted. Given under my hand this 26th day of August, A.D. 1SG9. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probato. Sept 2,1S69 10 2 THE STATE OP SOUTH CAROEINA, ANDERSON COC'XTV. IX THE COM MOM PLEAS?EQUITY SIDE. Sallie McGcc and her husband, Wm. McGee, et al. vs. Jane Smith, Telith Dunkin and her husband, Benj. Dunkin, et al.?.Bill to Partition Real Es? tate of Samuel Smith, dee'd. IT appearing to my satisfaction that Polly Cook r.nd her husband, William Cook, Jane Long and her husband, Berry Long, Nancy T?te and her husband, Pinckncy T?te, Defendants in this case, reside without, the limits of this State. On mo? tion of McGowan .j- Moore, Comp. Sols., it is Ordered, That they do severally appear and, plead, answer or. demur to the bill of complaint in this case within forty days from the publica? tion thereof, or the said bill will be taken as to> them confessed. JOHN W. DANIELS, C. C. P. Anderson County. Clerk's Office, Aug. 2S, 18C9 10?6 Greenville Female College, Greenville, s. c THE next Session of Forty-One Weeks, with vacation of about threo months in Summer be? gins FIFTEENTH SEPTEMBER, under a full Faculty of educated gentlemen and. ladies. Terms?Payable One Half at Opening of School?Remainder iu January, 1870. Tuition in English Course, $62.00 Classics, 45.00 Music Lessons?riano, 46.00 Drawing and Painting, 45.00? Board in College, exclusive of lights and washing, per month, 15.00? For particulars communicate with P. C. DOZIER, Sec. of Faculty.. We cheerfully and earnestly commend this School to the patronage of our citizens and. the? public generally. ? J. C. FURMAN, \ W B. MANLY, Jr.,/ !* G. F. TOWNES, "I ? T. P. SMITH, ; B Scrt 2, 1809 10 2