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Thursday Morning. December 9tfc> 1869. N TERMS. bates of 8b3scbipti0m. C^oep^-.fer ojr? year, . - $2.50 m " " six months, - - 1.25 Ten copios for one year, - - 20.00 Tirenty copies " " - 37.50 The clubs of ten and twenty will be sent to any address^ Subscriptions will not be received for a less period.than, six.montbs. . . ba3^s of advebt ising. Advertisements' will' be inserted t\ the rate of One Dollar per square of one inch i;pace for the first insertion and Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal contracts made with those wishing to advortisc by the three, six or twelve months. vtfl>ituary notices exceeding ten lines will be charged for ai advertising rates. For announcing candidates, Five Dollars in each case, invariably in advance. ? John T. Sloan, jr., is the regular author? ised agent in Columbia to solicit advertisements and procure subscriptions for the Intelligencer. -i W. H. B. Toud is duly authorized to act as agent for the Anderson Intelligencer and. the. Rural Carolinian, .and, will,receipt for subscriptions to either of these journals. THE STJSVIV0SS' ASSOCIATION. The meeting called for last Saturday has been postponed to the 27th of this, month, when it is earnestly desired that those be a full attendance, of those interested in re-organizing the Survivors' Association of Anderson and placing it upon a permanent basis. . Bvery Confederate soldier ought to.heartily join in this movement to perpetuate the deeds and memories of the wax, and if no other considemtioa presented itself, our duty to the men who di?d in defence of that cause (thould prompt an energetic and ? effective organization, for this purpose. ' I Surely, it does not need additional words to affir an interest in the heart of every true sol? dier.' Let us unite in this holy wore, and if nec? essary sa?rKice time and money in endeavoring to set ourselve.'? right ihlrisfory, whatever maybe tbe steering judgment of these unhappy times. - : j_?i-1_?-i? 2t" . iTHH CHARLESTON HOTEL. dl .... . , i ?; This favorite resort of the travelling public is now enjoying a just reward.for the ifnergy and as? siduity of its present management. A recent so? journ within its spacious walls enable us to bear testimony to tbe splendid arrangement .of its va? rious departments, and we. can truthfully declare that ander no'former management has there been greater and more successful effort; to please its patrons. Mr. E. H. Jackson, the proprietor, .has a careful supervision of the entire establishment, while our old and excellent friend, Chablie Mil lee, for eighteen years connected with the house, Is always at his post, and is ably seconded by Asa Bsttebfield, formerly of the Pavilion. The Charleston Hotel has been lately renovated from cellar to garret, and has put on a brighter outward appearance. In short, in furniture, table comforts and hospitable treatment, the Charleston is not ex? celled in any Southern city, and we doubt if there i . better j^nd more comfortable living anywhere on this continent. Any of our friends visiting the "city hy the sea" are recommended to give it a trial. Brief Ml-ntiox.?A new society is said to have been recently organized in this place under the name of,"Fay .Nothing," and has already become alarmingly prosperous. The pass-word is "Lend me a Dollar," and the response, "Broke." To our extreme mortification and regret, the majority of j oar village subscribers have joined,, the society. Moj. John- B. Moore has kindly furnished us -with a pamphleteopy of the Governor's Message, for which he will accept our thanks. A small lot of Tennessee hogs was sold in this phice last week for 12 J cents gross. " The-"following brethren hare been elected as | officers' ofHernion Lodg?, No. 116, A. F. M.; for tho ensuing Masonic year : B. S. Tccker, Worship? ful Master; Jonx L. McLix, Senior Warden ; W. j. Miitobd, Junior Warden; Z. Hall, Treasurer; G. W. Belches, Secretary, and John L. Bkyax, Tiler. The installation of these brethren will take place on Friday, the 17th inst. The Atlanta (Geo.) Intelligencer states that on Friday last a number of people from Anderson District parsed through that city on their way to Texas. Our cotemporary must be mistaken as to their destination, as we know of only oue party-of | emigrants from hare recently, and they were mov? ing to Alabama, we believe. A considerable amount of "morphine" was con? sumed on last Monday, and it was not confined to the-white raoe either. We observed several bel? ligerent darkies under its influence. The town authorities ire'certainly lenient in their treatment of such cases. The sales on Monday attracted a large crowd of j people, and the bidding was often spirited and ex? citing. A goodly amount of trade enlivened the merchants nnd business men, and altogether the day was brisk and lively. Sales on Moxdat.?The following sales of real estate were made by tbe Clerk, John W. Daniels, Esq., to whom we are indebted for the particulars ; Estate of Benj. Duckworth, deceased?one tract of land, containing 831 acres, brought $1580. Estate of Wm Rogers, deceased?185 acres, $1810; 164 acres, 5645; and 142 acres, $310. Estate of Andrew J. Major, deceased?93 acres, $700;, and 184 acres, $820. Estate of Wm. Sherard, deceased?380 acres, $1035. Estate of Kelly Sullivan, deceased?232 acres, $1015 ; and 157 acres, $510. Estate of Wm Anderson, deceas? ed?one i'.ract, containing 305 acres, $2,000. Estate of Samuel Smith deceased?one tract, 121 acres, $1470. Estate of J. F. Graves, deceased one tract, 235 acres. $1820. The Elizabeth 31cFall traot, 479 acres, $2,010. The following sales were made by tho Probate Jadge, W. W. HuMraBEYs, Esq., on a credit of twelve months: One tract of land, containing 333 acres, belonging to tho estate of John Tompkins, deceased, fur $1,350; one tract of 83 acres, be? longing to tbe estate of Elijah Taylor, deceased, for $670; and one tract of 286 acres, belonging to estate of James Jones, deceased, for $1,740. ' Richabpi Lewis, Esq., Probate Judge forOconee county, sold the following; One tract of land, , situate in Anderson county, oontaining 83 acres, belonging to estate of Archibald Haley, deceased, I for $150. 8heriff McGdkin sales for cash were as follows : One-fifth interest of C. B. Brown, defendant, in a traot of land, containing 150 acres, for $150; also, 50 acres levied on as the property of Cynthia Polk, for $500. -... .? Rejurge from twenty-six counties in Missis? sippi giye Alcorh, Radical, 32,HG2 majority, a gain of ?7,000 over Radical vote last year. THE CHJJILE8T0:? NEWS AND THE BITTE RIDGE BAUBOAO. We hare no. disposition to. engage ic controvesy with any of Mtr cote aporaries, and especially upon j subjects where each one must admit that tbe other is actuated by equally worthy motives as itself. But the recent attitude of the Charleston News to? wards the Bine Ridge Railroad calls for a fair share of criticism, and we cannot allow the occa? sion te pass altogether without expressing our dis? sent from its course. In a lengthy article, pub? lished two weeks since, the News undertakes to " blow its own horn " in a rather offensive man? ner, as we conceive it, to the friendii of the Blue Ridge Road of whatever party. It has likewise for some months past endeavored to make the question of State aid to this importing Railroad savor too much of politics, and in the article above referred to it would create the impression that the News lias dealt unmerciful blows to the Radical party by opposing the contract with Creswell & Co., and raising a clamor against the Road?the practical results of ivh ich tend to an abandonment of the enterprise, iL' the adviee of the News was carried out.- Now, we cannot possibly be charged with any jealous motive in arraigning the News at the bar of public opinion for its opposition to the Blue Ridge Road, as there can be no conflict of in? terest bdtwcten an enterprising daily and an obscure country sheet. Heaeo, when that journal Beeks to gain notoriety by landing its own Conduct in this or any o&bor respect, this self-glorification does not affect ns one way or the other. . But, to onr > mind, this hasty assumacy on the part of the News is totally at .variance with the true interests of the State, and on this ground alone is the conduct of the News brought ia question. It may be that the State officials were interested with the contractors, as has been repeatedly charged by the News, but we respectfully submit that the sequence to this contract do as not furnish evidence to that effect. If Gov. Scott mado arrangements to obtain a nice little, job; with these contractors, it is somewhat singular that he should be among the first to re I llnquish and advise a discontinuance of the con? tract, on the ground that these contractors had not complied with the conditions therein expressed. But the' truth is, that the contract made with Creswell & Co. required the sanction of a major? ity of the Executive Committee, of which Gov. Scott was a member, and that the remaining members present were two well-known citizens of this State, who have been long identified with the Road, and whose: connection therewith dates far' ther back than the existence of the News, or even the knowledge of its editors that such a Road was contemplated. One, of them, President Harrison, has been largely interested in a pecuniary sense from tbe inception of this enterprise until the present time, and it is not likely that his conduot was influenced by tbe dictation of Gov. Scott or any other individual. The manner of awarding this contract was fully and satisfactorily explained last summer, when these wholesale charges first appeared in the News, and we are surprised that such stale allegations are again paraded before the public. It is unnecessary fords to declare "final we have no love for Radical office-holders in this State. The past is a guarantee of our position in this re : gard. and the antecedents of the Inlelliffeneer may be safely compared to those of any of its co tempo? raries. But we do love justice, and have never yet withheld it even from an enemy. We will heartily join the News in exposing rascality of ev? ery sort in these officials, but we can never allow our prejudices to outweigh judgment, for the pur? pose of creating a sensation. We have no doubt that the Board 0!' Directors can, at the proper lime, satisfy the public mind that the contract with Cbeswell & Co. was advan? tageous to the company at the time it was made, and that they now have sufficient reasons for their recent action in withdrawing from said contract. It is enough to say, so far as the Charleston pub? lic is concerned, that the Directors residing in that city, old and hew, approved the contract made with these gentlemen, and that tho recent action of the Board was entirely unanimous. The adjustment of the differences b-rtweem the Company and the contractors has been under ad? visement during the past week, and it is stated that the Directors have agreed to pay seventy-five thousand dollars, which has been agreed to by the contractors and all claims withdrawn. It is sup? posed that they hod done about fifteen or twenty thousand dollars' worth of work on the Road. The work will be continued, with the funds now in the hands of the Company, until the $4,000,000 appropriated by the Legislature bas been expen? ded. This is the plan originally advocated by the President and Chief Engineer, and is the most feasible and economical, in our judgment, although the advantages of an sarly completion of the en? terprise which induced the contract with Ores well & Go. are to some extent diminished by this result. We hope to announce at an early day that the work is progressing nnder tbe direction of the Chief Engineer, and that all needless opposition to the Road has been effectually silenced. Masonic.?The following Companions were elec? ted and installed on Monday night last to serve as officers of Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., for the ensuing Masonic year: James A. Hott, High Priest; J. B. Clark:, King; M. Lesser, Scribe; F. M. Morgan, Captain of the Host; Samuel M. Peqo, Principal Sojouner; Benjamin P. NoBRis, Royal Aroh Oaptain; R. M. Clink scales, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil; P. A. Wil hite, Grand Master of the 2nd Veil: W. W. Hum? phreys, Grand Master of the 1st Veil; F. C. v. Borstel, Treasurer ; E. Franklin, Secretary, and E. F. Murrah, Sentinel. ? At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company held in Columbia on Tuesday, Gen. J. W. Harrison was unanimous? ly re-elected President. The election of Secretary and Treasurer was postponed. Hon James L. Orr, Gen. Wm. Garney aud Representative J..H. Junks, with Gov. Scott and the President as ex o?cio members, compose the Executive Committee. ?- It is stated that Wm. K. Tolbert who was ac? cused of the murder of Randolph, was killed lost Thursday night in Abbeville county, by constable Hollingshed, who shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. He refused to be arrested, and shot Hollingshed twice, wounding that officer in the thigh and groin. ? Tbe Air Line Railroad has been put under contract to Gainesville, and our Atlanta friends aro hopeful of an early completion of this important enterprise. We hope to chrouicle soon that vigor? ous measures will be inaugurated next year to? wards completing the work on this aide of the Savannah river. ? Mrs. Elizabeth Hearington, born in Barnwell Distriot in 1774, departed this life on the 20th of November last, in Pierce oounty, Ga. She lived 122 years, 10 months, and 8 days, enjoying good health, and within a few days of her death walked without any assistance. ? The Greenville Mountaineer will resume pub? lication in January next, under the management of its former editor and proprietor, G. E. Elford, to whom we extend good wishes for his success. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON". The second sessionuof the Forty-First Congress began on Monday, last.". The annual message of [the President, together with the reports of the va? rious departments, are announced as ready for transmission when the-.two houses are prepared for business; but contrary to custom, President Grant will not allow his message to be made pub? lic until it is delivered to Congress. It is believed that he will favor the immediate resumption of specie payment and a/recognition of the belliger? ent rights of the Cuban insurgents?two of the most important questions likely to be discussed during the present session. Gen. Sherman, in his report on army affairs, advises against a reduction of its strength, and Bays that in some portions of the Southern coun? try a state of anarchy would at once ensue, if the troops now stationed there should be withdrawn. In regard to finances, the indications point to the passage of a law authorizing the inauguration) of a froo banking system thronghont the country. Under the present management of finances, the West is unjustly deprived of banking capital, and that powerful section will demand a more equitable distr i bu t ion of the government patronage. Indeed, it is clear that the day is rapidly approaching when the West and the South will become united in opposition to the selfish policy of New England, and will break the fetters long since forged by pro? tective tariffs, and other legislation ? intended to benefit tho "loyal" Puritans. Later.?Since the above was put in type, we have received a brief telegraphic synopsis of the President's Message, which has been delivered to Congress. He recommends the prompt admission of Senators and Representatives from Virginia, and hopes that the results in Mississippi and Texas are such as to meet the approval of Congress. Ho suggests the continuance of tax on incomes, but at reduced rates?say three per cent., and the tax to expire in three.years. He says that the im? mediate resumption of specie payments is not de-, airable, though it should be reached at the earliest moment consistent with a fair regard for the debt? or class. He recommends such legislation as will insure a gradual return to specie payments ; and to end the fluctuation in currency values, he sug? gests that authority be given to the Treasury to redeem its own paper, at a fixed price, whenever presented, and to withhold from circulation all cur- j rency so redeemed, until sold again for gold. The natural resources, developed and undeveloped, should make our credit the best in the world, and the debt could be paid in ten years; but it is not desirable that the people should be t&xed'to pay in thai. time. As the United States is the freest of all nations, so, too, its people sympathize with all people struggling for liberty aud self-government, but while sympathizing is to our honor, we should re? frain from enforcing our views upon unwilling na? tions, and from taking ar>, interested part, without invitation, in the quarrels betweon different na? tions, or between Governments and their subjects. Oar coarse should strictly conform with strict jus? tice and international and local law. Such has been the object of the Administration in dealing with thee e questions. Regarding Cuba, he says, notwithsianding the warm sympathy entertained for her contest, at no time has she assumed the conditions which would indicate the existence of a de facto political organization of the insurgents, sufficient to justify a recognition of belligerency. The principle is maintained, however, that this nation is its own judge when to accord the right of belligerency, either to a people struggling to free themselves from a Government they bclicvo oppressive, or to independent nations at war with each other. The United States have no disposition to interfere with the existing relations of Spain to her colonial possession. -*-;- , ANDERSON FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. We continue the public at'on of the reports cf committees and award of premiums at the late Fair: REPORT ON LEATHER. The committee appointed by the "Anderson ' Farmers' Association" as a Committee on Harness, ? Leather and Saddles, after having examined the various articles on exhibition, award premiums to the following manufacturers, all of this county: For the best sett Harness, Joseph Martin. Best side Harness Leather, J. B. Turner. Best Sole Leather, J. B. Turner. Best Calf Skin; J. B. Turner. Best Saddle, M. Heldman. Respectfully submitted, GE?. W. MARET, Chm'n.,. REPORT ON POULTRY. The Committeo on Poultry beg leave to make the following report. They b*t? carefully examined each coop, and find that the following named persone surpass in their exhibitions, to whom they have awarded premiums : Best pair Geese, (Hong Kong,) Mrs. J.C. Keys. Best parr Chickens, (Brahma,) T. 8. Crayton, jr. Best pair Muscovy Ducks-, Mrs. Sam. Crayton. The committee would further recommend a coop of fine imported and grade chickens on exhibition by J. B. E. Sloan, (received too late to be entered,) as worthy of a premium. Respectfully submitted, J. B. SIMPSON, Chm'n. i REPORT ON SWINE. I The Committee upon Swine do hereby report j that they have completed the duties assigned thera. j They were much pleased with the stock on exhibi j tion, notwithstanding the number was small; yet it was highly creditable to the ownors. While others deserve special notice, we were constrained to award premiums as follows: BcBt Chester Boar over one year old, D. J. Sher ard. Best Chester Sow OTcr one year old, Towers & White. Best Chester Boar under one year old, B. F. Crayton. No competition. Best half Chester Sow under one year old, Thos. M. White. No competition. Best pair half Chester Pigs, Thomas B. Lee. Best Fatted Hog, M. J. Wilson. No competition. Respectfully submitted, WM. S. PICKENS, Cbm'n. REPORT ON MANUFACTURES OF WOOD AND IRON. The Committee on the Manufactures of Wood and Iron beg leave (o make the following report: They had a large number of plows exhibited to them, and they were thoroughly tested, and the result from the two-horse Brinly Turning Plow, both as to time, width of furrow.'slioe and depth of plowing, waB bettor than any other, and they therefore recommend that I he premium bo awarded to it. Among tho different subsoil plows tested, the result was in favor of thnt exhibited by Mr. Hunter, of Pendleton, both in steadiness of motion, depth of work done, and ligtness of draught, and we recommend that the premium bo awarded to him. Mr. Hunter exhibited the best collection of plow moulds, as better adapted to ordinary use. and we recommend that the premium be awarded to him. For tho best plow stock, to J. B. Loften, of Georgia. To Messrs. Smith & Hovey for the best half dozen Brooms of domestic manufacture, which up? on examination the oommittee find better made, neater in appearance and equally as choap as any Northern broom, and recommoud that tlie premium be awarded to them. The Committee cannot close this report without calling especial attention to a Watt Turning Plow, exhibited by Mr. B. F. Stairly, of Greenville,, which did very superior work, hut from circum? stances which tho committee had no right to set* aside, they were unable to award thc"premiuin. W. II. ?. G A ILL ARD, Chm'u. REPORT ON HORSES, JACKS AND MULES. The Committee appointed to examine the Horses, Jacks and Mules on exhibition beg leave^to sub? mit their report, .awarding prermnms as follows : Tor the best Staliion; over three years old, Hugh McLees. ? Best Stallion, under three years old, John Cox. Best colt, two years old, F. W. R. Nance. ?? " one year old, Kenon Breazeale. M " under year old, Baylis Hix. " brood mare, Baylis Hix. " pair of carriage horses, J. M. Kidd. .?*- harness horse, open to the world, Hex M. Perry. ','.??? Best saddle horse, A. C. Black. pony, ridden by a boy, F. W. R. Nance. Premium recommended to pony of. Abe Lesser, exhibited in single harness. Best Jack, W. J. Bowen". " Mule, not more than two years old R. S. Bailey. Best Mule colt, Z. D. Chamblee. y.ni* Trotting Horse, A. 0. Black, premium recommended. , All of which is respectfully submitted. F. W. Rl NANCE, Chm'n. REPORT ON DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. The Committee on Domestic Manufactures have examined the articles ip their department for which premiums have been offered, and have awar? ded the following: Best pair Woolen Blankets, Miss C. G. Sadler. Best sample of Woolen Carpeting, Mrs. Sarah C. Smith. Best sample Woolen Jeans, Miss Mary E. Lewis. Best Counterpane?wool and cotton?Mrs. M. L. Acker. Best pr. Ladies' cotton Hose, Mrs: A. N. MoFall. Best pr. cotton half Hose, Miss S. A. Thompson. Best Willow Baskets, Miss Francis Reeves. The committee would beg to say that a pair of Ladies' Hose, made by Mrs. S. J. Shackelford, de? serve particular mention, but as they were not entered, could not come in competition. The committee were pleased to find so many woolen and cotton Counterpanes presented. The committee find a number of articles entered in their department for which no premiums are offered, and which deserve honorable mention, such as samples of Silk, Silk Hose, Woolen Ljn sey, Cotton Counterpanes, Lace Work Quilts, &c. A few bunches of Factory Yarn, exhibited by Wm. Perry & Go., deserve particular mention, be? ing of an excellent quality.' Respectfully submitted, W. J. MILFORD, Chm'n. REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. The committee of gentlemen appointed to ex? amine Miscellaneous Articles beg leave to report as follows: - Samples of Cologne and Hair Oil, exhibited by J. J; Baker, and manufactured by himself, deserve favorable, mention. Gold,' Silver and Iron Ore, Asbest us, Feldspar, Whetstone, , white and colored Marble, exhibited by A. M. Hunt, a creditable collection of minerals from.the mountain region. j A splendid lot of Stonewaro was exhibited by Mr. G. W. Morse, of Greenville, of his own man? ufacture, which' the committee decide to be supe? rior to any ware made in this section of the coun? try within their1 knowledge, and deserving an especial recommendation to dealers -and house? keepers. The Committee further express the opin? ion that the-Society is placed under obligations to Mr. Morse for his kindness in adding this collec? tion of ware to the exhibition. Messrs. Buffie & Chapman, of Columbia, pub? lishers of Reynold's series of Southern School Books, exhibited specimens of these publications, which your Committee think worthy of the atten? tion of tffcehefs and parents. In a brief exami? nation of these books, your committee are thus favorable impressed, and on behalf of the Society would beg to express thanks to the publishers for the opportunity given to our people of inspecting these works. Mr. W. T. Browne, of this vicinify, exhibited an ingenious hand-power of his own invention, in? tended for application to churns, which the Com? mittee think worthy of notice and recommendation to all persons whose patience is exhausted by the old-fashioned style of churning. In this connection, your committee would lake occasion to express the gratification of the Society at the exhibition of a dog and dog-power by Mr. F. W. R. Nance, of Honea Path, which contributed greatly to the amusement of the children, and which is none the less uscfal as a labor-saving power. The committee would call attention to Peel's Corn and Pea Planter, exhibited by J. B. Loften, of Georgia, whidb we think worthy of the consid? eration of farmers. , All of which is respectfully submitted. B. F. CRAYTON, Chm'n. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ M.\ a Regular communication of.hiram LODGE will be held in tho Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, Dec. 11th, 1869, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice ana govern themselves accordingly. By order of tho Worshipful Master. . J. A. CROCK, Sec. Dec 2,1869 _23 . 2 Bclton Lodge, No. 130, A.vF.\ Ml* si a regular communication OF. relton LODGE wHl be held in the Lodge Room at Bclton, S. c.,: on thursday, Dec. 18thy 1869; at 10 o'clock a. M. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Wor?hipful Master. W. 0. alexander, 8ec. Dee 2, 1869 28 8 Pendleton Lodge, No. 34, A.-. F.*. M.\ ' A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF PENDLE TON LODGE will bo held in the Lodge Room on SATURDAY, Dec. 18th, 1869, at 8 o'clock p. m. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Worshipful Master. W. H. D. GAILLARD, Sea Dec 2, 1869_23_ 2 i Living Arch Chapter, No. 21, R.\ A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF LIVING ARCH CHAPTER will bo held in the Chapter Room on SATURDAY, Dec. 18tb, 1869, at 7 o'clock p. m. Companions will assemble without further notice. By order of the Most Excellent High Priest. A. J. SITTON, Sec Dec 2, 1869 23 8 WILLIAMSTON LODGE, No. 24,A,F.M. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF WIL LIAMSTON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Williamston, S. C, on Thursday, Dec. 23rd, 1869, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren are re? quested to be punctual in attendance. By order of tho Worshipful Master. J. R. WILSON, Sec. Deo 2, 18G9 28 8 g REPORT OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, \ Anderson C. H., S. C. / Tub County Commissioners of Anderson Coun? ty beg leave, in presenting their Aral report, to stato that, on ontoring on tho discharge of their duties, thoy found the Hoard of Commissioners of the Poor in debt $1029.56. Under the changed order of things, the number of paupers have greatly inoreasod in tho last four years, Tho av? erage number for tho past yoar has been about 80ven?y-fivc. A great many hove boen brought there only in time to receive modical attention, nursing, &o., and to bo decently buried. Tho Commissioners havo tried to make it an asylum worthy of the couuty, where the helpless infant, the old and infirm, and the idiotic, are all provi? ded for. They- have been comfortably clothed, well fed and lodged, and.a proper regard in every reBpect had for their tfoiflfort, which we doubt not ia the wish of a large proportion of the tax-pay? ers. And on the other hand, We have had a due regard to the interest of the tax-payers, as the expenditures will show. The current expenses of the institution have been met. by purchases on short time?till taxes were collected. The former indebtedness and expenses of the year have all been paid by drafts on the County Treasurer. The highest encomium we can pass on Mr. Hembree, tbe Steward, and his wife, as to their management of the institution, is to state the actual expenses for the year just-ondcd,_including board, clothing,, blankets, shoes, tobacco for the old, medical bill, funeral expenses (decent interment, always re? quired) for the dead, salary of the Steward, and all other necessary expenses, is less than three dollars per month per head for the paupers, amounting in all to $2439.56. There have been in the Lunatic Asylum in Co? lumbia during the past year, seven' pauper luna? tics at the expense of the county, as rendered to this time, $1010.88. The roads we found in bad order, and have done the best we could under, existing1 laws. Should the recommendation of the Convention of County. Commissioners to the Legislature be adopted, and additional powers given County Commissioners, the roads could be put in order at an early day. The Public Buildings are in good order, and supplied with all necessary books, and an iron safe for the Clerk's office, all at an expense of I $325.00. Tbe indebtedness of the Commissioners of Public Buildings, which has been paid, amounted to $96.86.. The Commissioners, under | the Act requiring it, had the County divided into sixteen Townships, (a map of which is in the. | hands of out Clerk.) Expenses, $529.00, Amount as Audited by the Board, and paid by Draft of the Chairman on the County Treasurer, Indebtedness of Commissioners of Poor, $1529.56 Indebtedness of Commissioners of Pub- i lie Buldings, . 96.86 Indebtedness of Commissioners of Roads, 148.60 Expenses of Poor, present year, ? 2429.56 Laying off Townships and mapping, 529.00 Expenses forPublic Buildings, 325.00 Expenses Lunatic Asylum, . 1010.88 Pay of County Commissioners, 352.10 Contingent account., including pay of Magistrates, Constables, Solicitor and Jail Fees, 780.07 $7211.53 Reported as paid by Treasurer to Jurors, 1428.65 Reported as paid by Treasurer to Asses? sors, 1889.00 $10029.18 Total amount, Respectfully s ibraitied, B. F. CRAY/TON, Chairman Board of County Commissioners. REPORT OF TIIE CLERK OF THE SO ARD CF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The following accounts have been ordered to be paid by the County Commissioners of Anderson County, and drafts drawn by the Chairmon of the Board on Daniel Brown, County Treasurer: FOR THE POOR. B. F. Cray ton, former Treasurer Com? missioner's Poor, , $1232.3G James A. Drake, Note of Commission? ers of Poor, 297.20 $1529.50 957.22 54.90 150.00 85.50 101.75 45.00 26.46 167.39 75.18 78.00 860.50 6.00 8.67 820.94 $2487.56 LUNATIC ASYLUM. Treasurer Lunatic Asylum account, $78u.82 J W B Skellon, taking lunatic to asylum, 25.00 B F Croyton, cosh advanced, 50.00 B D Dean, cash advanced on two lunatics and expenses to Columbia, 135.06 W H Nardin, examining lunatics, 15.00 Croyton & Son's account, J. B. Watson's ?? Jasper Hembree, six months' salary, Jeptha Harper's account, Peter Brown, repairs on Poor House, John Gentry, M. H. Spoon, Blacksmith account, Jacob Burriss, William Burriss, A. P. Cater, medical account, B. F. Cray ton $ Son's account,. G. F. Tolly, for coffin* John Dailey, for beef, B. F. Cray ton & Son, ROADS. , Thos Parris, Bridge on Saluda, ;Dr, Miller, Bridge on, 18 Mile Creek, PUBLIC BUILDINGS. B F Crnytoh, former Treasurer, Watson & Co's account, B F Cray ton & Son, book for Comm'rs, Keese & McCully's .account, Sharpe & Font's account, Wm McGukin's account, n Waldrup, chairs for Court Room, J W Daniels, Safe for Clerk's Office; B F Crayton & Son, Books for Offices, $1010.88 $145.00 3.60 $148.50 $ 96.86 10.80 6.60 6.50 8.00 4.50 14.25 2iS.50 ; .60.95 CONTINGENT EXPENSES. Wm McGukin, Dieting prisoners in April,. " ? " May, " " 44 June, Solicitor Perry's costs, J H McConnol, Constable costs, J C Whitefield, Magistrate's costs, John Wilson, - ?* Elias Caldwell, Constable costs, P W Driver, " ?? Wm McGukin, Dieting prisoners for July, t? ?? August, James McLeskey, Magistrate's costs, Wm McGukin, transporting prisoners to Penitentiary. Wm McGukin, Dieting prisonors Sept'ber, ?? ?? ?? October, Hoyt & Co's account, LAYING OFF TOWNSHIPS. W S Hall, surveying and platting, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. W S Pickons' account, J W Norris* " B F Crayton'8 *? W S Pickons' account as County Commis? sioner.?To 80 days attendance at meet? ings of County and Equalization boards, $8.00 per day, KtS 930 milos, at 6 cents per mile, *& 0? $421.80 $91.00 89.00 43.50 60.00 13.00 16.01 43.53 aoo 7.00 48.00 80.00 ?.29 7f.l2 117.50 76.62 19.00 $780.08 $529.00 $136.50 99.00 116.60 Amount of account, $136.60 1 J W Norris' aooount.?25 days attendance at meetings of County and Equalization Boards, 2400 480 miles, at 5 oents per mile, Amount of aocount, .iio ;? B F Crayton's account.?82 days otten danoe at meetings of County and Equalization Boards, 3 days attending meeting in Columbia, (by order Board,) at $3.00 per day, 252 miles, going and returning fromCo lumbia, 6 cents per mile, $99.00 $90,00 fr.OO 1L60. $116.60 Amount of acoount, Respectfully submitted, J. BAYLIS LEWIS, i Clerk of the Board County Commissioners. Dec 9, 1869 24 1 geay B:?I2S,_ BEGOffE. tWs Improved liquid hatr dye is a perfect wonder. By its use the old becomes young again, i^'converta fttyrgxey head into & beautiful black or brown. Et imparts a natural color to the grizly mustache arid wbfskers, and gives to the hair and beard-a softness and gloss, that the young beaux might envy. -'-!?-? Special Notice.?To parties in want of Doors* Sashes and Blinds, we refer to the advertisement of p. p. To ale, the large manufacturer of those goods in Charleston. Price list furnished on apj plication. 4?9m Sj(t Jtarfets. ."ATTuntsoir, Dec. 8, 1860. ~ ^ The cottonImarket lively, ad& antnbber of-bales" sold at frotn2'2:'ta22J. \. bt tuesday FVEN/NG'fl mail. Charleston, Dec. 6, 1869". The cotton market opened dull,' and closed) ?c. lower; sales 350 bales?middlings 23}.' . Augusta, Dec. j3, 1869. The cotton market' quiet' but firm; 'sales 475 bales?middlings .23. ' l< . . NewYobk, Dec. 6, 1869. Cotton a shade firmer^ with sales of 2900 bales at 25$; -M . ' I- -.'.. MARRIED, on Thursday evening, December 2r 1869, by Rev. Samuel A. Weber, Enoch :B. Gates, and Mis1? Lucy. 0 s horn e, daughter of Wm. M. Os borne, Esq.,-Oil of Anderson.; eM?1-' *?* a bountiful supply of cake.was duly .received at this office, for which the happy couple will ac? cept many thanks, andJikewjse eordial good wishes for their happiness. . . , On the 2nd of December, by Eev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of the bride':) mother, Mr. J. FRViEun G AM BBELL to .Mi36 S?SAN AUSTIN, Oil Of Abbeville. On the 25th of November, at 1 o'clock p. m., by Rev. W. E. Pearson, Mr. Wm. J. Vandivbb to Miss* Nanct lov., eldest daughter of Mrs. Kcafcoe, all of Anderson county. ? By the same, at 6 o'clock p. m., of same.day, at Centreville, Mr. James Prince ko Miss Beil Rob? inson, both of Abbeville. religious notice. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be ad? ministered, at the Methodist Church, on next Sun? day. At the conclusion of the service, a collection will be taken up in behalf of Rev. A. B. Stevens, the P. E. of . the Greenville Dist. SAMUEL A. WEBER, Pastor. Dec 9, 1869 . ? 24 1 New Advertisements. TO JRELSTT, A HOUSE AND LOT, situated on Calhoun street, in the towu of Anderson, the House Containing; four rooms, with all necessary outbuildings, ana a fine orchard nttnebed. Apply to Capt. John McGrath, or the undersigned. w. h. McDonald. ?,Dec9, 1869 24 3* CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JUST iRECEIYED, a large selection of Ghino> Gift Cupa, /Toys of every description, and other' articles sukable.ibr Christmas presents. - JULIUS POPPE, Brick Range,:'one door below Post Office. Dec 9, 1869 24 3. Xotice of Final Settlement* I hereby notify all whom it may concern, -credi? tors and heirs, that, a final settlement of the Per? sonal Estate of Wm. McConnel. dee'd, will be had in the Judge of Probate's Office at Anderson C. H., on Tuesday, 11th day of January next, and that Letters Dismissory will then be applied tor. R'EUBIN BUR KISS. Adm'r. Dec 9, 1809 24 4* . Administrator's Sale. WILL be sold, at the late residence ot Lewis1 Dalrymplc, deceased, near Five Forks, on Friday, 24th of December inst., the Rents belonging to said Estate, consisting of Wheat, Corn, Cotton and Molasses.' :' ' Terms cash. . ? J, W. DALRYMPLE, Adm'r. Dee 9, 1869 24 2* Administratrix's Notice. ALL persons concerned will take notice that' the undersigned, Administratrix of Jacob Croraer, i deceased, will on Saturday, the 8th day of Janua? ry next,.apply to the Judge of the Probate Court, at Anderson C. H., for.a final settlement of her j Administratrixship and discharge therefrom. NANCY GROMERV '' Administratrix of Jacob Cromer, d'ee'd'. Dec 9, 1869 24 4* Assignee^ Notice of Appointment.. .In the District Court .of the United.States for ihe District of South Ccrolina, ; in the matter Or E."W. BYBUM, A bankbcpi. To 'WJiom.it may,Qoneern.?Tho undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as As? signee of E. W. Byrum, of the county of Ander? son, and State of Sbsth Carolina, within said Dis? trict, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said State. Dated at Anderson C. H., S. C, the 9th day of December, 1869. J. 0. WHITEFIELD, Assignee, Deo 9,1869. 24 8 SALE OF LAND. I WILL sell at public outcry at Anderson Court, House, on MONDAY, the 27th DECEMBER in? stant, That Plantation of Land? Situated about five miles South of Anderson Vil? lage, part of Estate of Judge J.N. Whitner, dec'dy on tho road leading to Abbeville C. H., and con? taining about 627 acres, in the following tracts, to> wit? TRACT NO. 1, containing about 315 acres, 75 in forest land, the remainder cleared, of which about 50 acres are good creek bottom. This Tract includes the set? tlement, with Gri9t Mill and Wheat Thresher^ run by water, and has on it a bed of very fine iron ore, supposed to be.very rich. A serviceable mill gudgeon has been made of the crude ore. TRACT NO, 2, Adjoining the above, and containing about 187 acres, about equally divided in forest and cleared land. TRACT NO. 3, Adjoining Tract No. 2, and containing about 125 acres, all in tho woods. TERMS.?One-third of purchase money cash_ remaining two-thirds on a credit of one and two years, in equal annual instalments, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond with personal security, and mortgago of the premises; provided purchasers may pay all cash if they prefer, and to pay extra for stamps and papers. Nearly the whole of these L.ads lie well for cul? tivation. The proportion of worn out land is very small, and some of it very fine. Plats of tho above lands can be seen at my office. B- F. WHITNER, Attorney in fact of Executrix. Dec 9, 18C9 24 * 3>