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THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1870. AGENTS FOR THE INTELLIGENCER. Walkes, Evans 4 Cogswell, Charleston, S. C. John T.-Sloan, jr., Columbia, S. C. W, H. B. Todd, General Agent. -4?-. Our New Dress. In order to keep pace with the spirit of pro? gress and improvement everywhere visible, the proprietors of the Intelligencer have procured a new outfit of type, and to-day greet their pat? rons with Smiling face and comely exterior. Although considerably improved in outward appearance, all has not yet been accomplished that is intended to place the Intelligencer in the front rank of weekly newspapem.. Other means will be resorted to for the advancement of its interests-,, and! it can: safely be-promised that the watchword of the- proprietors will be upward and onward.. To.the-generous and liberal patronage of the public-may be attributed the growing strength and prosperity of this journal, and for the steady and increasing confidence exhibited to? wards the present proprietors,, every effort will be made to show a due appreciation of the good will and friendly regard of their feHow-citizens. The unusual outlay requisite to procure the new material upon which the paper is now printed, renders it necessary that those indebted to this office shonld make prompt and speedy settlements. Those in arrears for subscription are earnestly invited to discharge their obliga? tions without delay, and all amounts due for advertising and job work during the past year must be settled at once. In this, as in other things, "a word to the wise is sufficient." ? Bbief Mention*.?A thrilling story is pub? lished on our first page to-day, copied from the March number of the Old Guard. The scene is laid in Laurens District, and the events nar? rated are said to have occurred twenty years ago. The legal fraternity will find some interest in the decisions reported from the Supreme Court of this State, which have been furnished to the Daily Bepublican, and are published in this is? sue of our paper. Until further notice, we will not receive sub? scribers for Dcmoresft Magazine? as several re? mittances to that publication have not been ac? knowledged. Our facetious and poetical friend, the bache? lor editor of the Abbeville Brest and Banner, is referred to Webster's Unabridged for a defini? tion of the word " ominous." Improvements are going on at every hand, and the appearance of our town is being en? hanced by several new buildings. New fencing and fresh painting are contributing no little to the general result, and carpenters and painters are kept busy. " All persons who have signed the paper pro? posing to organize a Fire Engine Company in tdiis town are requested to meet in the Court * House-to-night (Thursday) at & o'clock. Disastrous Fire.?A fire broke out in the residence of Capt. John W. Daniels, on Main street, near the public square,, on Thursday af? ternoon last, at 4 o'clock. The alarm brought together a large number of citizens in the short? est time, and every exertion was at once put forth to save the contents of the burning build? ing, as it was apparent that efforts to extinguish the flames were useless. The fire progressed rapidly, and it was with great difficulty that even a portion of the furniture was saved. It was a large two-story frame building, formerly ? used as a hotel, and the danger to other build? ings was imminent Hence, the efforts of the crowd were immediately directed to the protec? tion of the residences of Mr. Henry Garrison and John Wilsos, Esq., oo the opposite side of Main street, and we are rejoiced to state that the almost superhuman exertions- o? active and brave men accomplished this object, and' in all probability saved a goodly portion of the town. The residence of Mr. Samuel Crawford, a frame building, nearly adjoining Capt. Dan? iels' house, was not so fortunate, however, and we regret to chronicle its entire destruction al? so. A small building, on the corner of the Benson lot, occupied by Mr. Thos. Wildman a? a Marble establishment, was likewise entire? ly consumed. The wind was exceedingly high at times during the fire, and changed about in different directions. Under the circumstances, without a fire organization, it seems really won? derful how the progress of the devouring ele? ment} was so speedily checked. The origin of the fire was entirely accidental, and the inmates of Capt. Daniels' residence were not apprised of it until informed by a colored man who was passing along the street The loss may be set down as follows: Capt. Daniels' residence and furniture, $750.00; in? sured for $400. Mr. Crawford's residence, $300.00, on which there was no insurance. The house occupied by Mr. Wildman, and belong? ing to Mr. J. B. Earle, $150.00. We are in? formed that Mr. Crawford saved nearly eve? rything, except the house, while Mr. Wildman aecured his Marble without any considerable damage. Other parties met with losses from the eestfusion incident to the removal of their furniture during such a scene of excitement, but only h> a. few instances from theft, which is common on? like occasions. -?. Another Firr?On Sunday evening last, about dark, the alarm- of fixe- again rung out, and proceeding in the direction indicated, we found the stable of Mr. J. B. Clark, on Mc Duffie street, being rapidly consumed by the flames. Prompt measures of precaution were adopted to prevent adjacent buildings from ig? niting, and in a short time the fire was subdued to an extent that afforded relief to those in ?pfQhable danger. It is not known how this fire originated, Rnd there are numerous speculations on the- subject We are not inclined to think it the wouk of an incendiary, after careful inqui? ry, although this opinion n?y be erroneous The loss sustained by Mrv Clark is Inconsider? able. -o Daily Southern Guardian.?We are grat? ified to state that this sterling newspaper is now printed with new type, and presents a very handsome appearance. The subscription price has been reduced to six dollars per annum, or three dollars for six months. The tri-weekly issue of the GuanKan is only $4 a year. Eve? ry number contains a lively and entertaining resume of current news, with spicy editorials and latest telegrams. Subscriptions received at ;his office. Result of the Press Conference. The Conference of the anti-Radical press of this State was held, as agreed upon, in Co? lumbia on Wednesday, I6th instant. From all we can gather, there was unanimity and accord . among the gentlemen present, and their action goes forth to the people with united endorse? ment. The result of the Conference was the introduction of the resolutions hereunto an? nexed, which were adopted unanimously. As we were unable to be present, and do not know the controlling reason upon which was based the action of the Conference, we deem it im? proper to criticise its recommendations. We may be permitted to state, however, that our views do not concur in the policy suggested to the people of holding a State Convention as early as the 15th of June, " for the purpose of nominating a State lickst" The time sugges? ted is too soon, in our judgment, and it may be that the end in view?organizing a ticket for State officers?could wisely be dispensed with. Under other circumstances, this feature of the political situation would be discussed at length ; but courtesy to oar brethren, and lack of infor? mation as to the reasons by which they were controlled, demand an exercise of restraint upon our thoughts. As to the declarations made by the Conference, giving full recognition to the legal right of all citizens of the State to suf? frage and office, this journal has been fully com? mitted for the past eighteen months. The elec? tion of Grant settled the question of suffrage in this State, at least, and we have not been disposed to revive dead issues at any time. On these points, then, the action of the Conference receives our hearty and unqualified approval. Here are the resolutions: 1. Resolved, That this Conference recognizes the legal right of all of the citizens of the State, irrespective of color, to suffrage. 2. Resolved, That this Conference recognizes the legal right of all of the citizens of the State, irrespective of color or previous condition, to office?subject alone to personal qualification or fitness. 3. Resolved, That in the judgment of this Conference, a convention of the people of the State, opposed to Radicalism and in favor of good and honest government, should be held in the city of Columbia, at some convenient time, for the purpose of nominating a State ticket, which, while assuring equal and exact justice to all, will afford some degree of security, prosper? ity and good government. 4. Resolved, That this Conference respect? fully suggests to the people of the State Wed : nesdny, the 15th June, ensuing, as a suitable time for holding said convention. -?. The Conduct of our Citizens.?It is scarcely possible to award a just meed of praise to those through whose heroic endeavors so much property has been saved and great dis? tress prevented, on the occasion of recent fires. And it is equally impossible to determine whose alacrity and good judgment proved most beneficial. The daring conduct and intrepid action of many persons are the theme of con? versation in our community. But we would do violence to our own feelings, and offend the good sense of the white people, did the occa? sion pass without a frank and cordial acknowl? edgement of gratitude to the colored people for their zeal and activity during the late fires. Of course, their conduct on Thursday was more noticeable, as the exigencies were far greater than on Sunday night, but at both places we observed their bearing, and can express the highest encomiums upon their noble efforts in behalf of the sufferers. We know that these efforts are appreciated, and would have the colored population to understand that this is the sentiment of our own race. -4? Death of Judge Dawkins.?The Columbia Phoenix learns from a private source that Hon. ; T. N. Dawkins, of Union, departed this life on last Saturday night He had been to York, and returned home sick. Judge Dawkins rep? resented Union for many years in the Legisla , turc, and was regarded as a man of excellent ! sense and fine attainments. He was afterwards elected Judge, and discharged the duties of that : office with ability and fidelity. When the new order of things deprived him of the Judgeship, he resumed the practice of the law, and we presume that it was in the discharge of his duties as an advocate that he fell sick whilst attending Court at Yorkville. Thus has passed away a distinguished Carolinian?one prominent in Union and throughout the State, and a man held in high consideration for his social virtues and estimable qualities, both of head and heart. Arrested.?On Sunday morning last, a man by the name of Smith, attached to Stowe's circus in the capacity of a driver, was arrested at this place, charged with stealing a fine Pho? tograph Album from the residence of Col. Sam. Donnald, of Donnaldsville, on last Friday. He was taken in custody at the instance of Mr. Stowe, who had received the information, and in a short time made his escape, but was after? wards re-captured in the suburbs of town. He is now boarding at McGukin's Hotel, with the walls which he is entirely familiar, as we un? derstand that he was tried and conrvicted! of lar? ceny at this place only a few years ago. He was immediately recognized as the same indi? vidual upon his entrance. We are pleased to state that the Album, containing family pic? tures, was recovered. State Press Association.?At the late Con? ference of the Press in the city of Columbia, it was determined that a permanent association of its members in this State should be formed. The following gentlemen were appointed a com? mittee to report upon this subject to an adjourn? ed meeting, to be held in Columbia on the 15th of June next:, viz: C. P. Pellam, of the Co? lumbia Guardian ; J. A. Selby, of the Colum? bia Fluxnix; A. A. Gilbert, of the Sumter Watchman ; J. A. Hoyt, of the Anderson In? telligencer ; and E. C. McClure, of the Ches? ter Reporter. It is needless to say that this ac? tion concurs with the views expressed by this journal, and that we believe it will redound to the good of tie fraternity. -* Robbery.?We have learned with regret that our friend, Col. Di L. Donnald, of Wil liamston, has recently met with a serious loss by having $350.00 stolen from his store at that place. Information has already reached him, however, that will probably lead to the recove? ry of a greater portion of the money. Shiver's Popular Dry Goods House.? The special and extraordinary announcement of this widely known eafciblkbinent, recoganized as the largest of its kind in Columbia, will be found in our columns to-day. We direct atten? tion to the superior inducements oflbrcd by this I finni ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The Spartanburg Gazette is to be suspend? ed for a few weeks. ? Vermont, has elected three female superin? tendents of schools. ? W. B. Smith has been re-elected President of the Union Bank of Charleston. ? Three million dollars in silver is coming from Canada for the New York banks. ? Paper petticoats, at fifteen cents retail, are the latest sensation in Boston. ? The Democrats of New York talk of nom? inating Ben Wood for the next Mayor of that city. ? Alexander Isaacs has been re-elected President of the Charleston and Savannah Rail? road. ? The New York Independent nominates Susan B. Anthony for next Governor of New Yorkr ? The Southern Baptist Convention meets in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday the 5th of May next. ? W. C. M. Irby, of Laurcns, hits graduated at the Jefferson Medical College of Philidcl phia. ? Robert D. Holmes, a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, died in New York recently. ? A negro named Richard White is said to be the Democratic candidate for Mayor of De catur, 111. ? George Wakeman, editor of the New York World, is dead. His disease was pnucmonia? age 30. ? The cotton tax cases in the Supreme Court of the United States have been continued for reargument. ? The Democracy have carried the city of Burlington, in Vermont, for the first time in the history of the State. ? F. G. DeFontainc, Esq., has been appoint? ed phonographer to Judge Platt's circuit?a position for which he is admirably qualified. ? In obedience to orders from the President, Gen. Canby has sent two companies of soldiers into the insurrectiouary districts of North Caro olina. ? Jeff. Davis is writing a novel to be pub? lished in England. Its scene is laid in the Mexican war, and it will not touch recent poli? tics, ? Supervisor Perry report** that the assess? ment for the Third South Carolina District for the years 1S69-70 exceeds that of the previous year ?8735 03. ? Dr. R. H. Nisbet, of Eatonton, Georgia, contends that meningitis and malignant typhus fever arc the same, and that they have the same characteristics. ? At a radical caucus, held on the 15th inst., John Alexander, Esq., received the nomination for Mayor of Columbia, under the law provi? ding for an election in April. ? The passage of the homestead exemption bill by the Virginia Legislature is received with great delight by the people of that afflic? ted State. The bill exempts ?2,000. ? Syndney Armstrong, sentenced to two years imprisonment at hard labor in the peni? tentiary for manslaughter, by killing Samuel D. Owens, of Laurens, has been pardoned by Governor Scott. ? A dispatch to the Charleston News says that the Military Committee will make a re? port this week snowing that Solomon L. H?ge, now misrepresenting this Congressional Dis? trict, appointed a cadet outside of his district. ? The Barn well Railroad Company obtained a charter at the last session of the legislature authorizing the company to build the road from Sumter to the Savannah river, running through Blackville and Barnwell. ? Mrs. Morris, the new Justice of the Peace in Wyoming Territory, was called upon in her first case to fine her predecessor tor refusing to deliver up the archives. She, with great pro? priety, ruled that as she was an interested par? ty, the case did not come within her jurisdic? tion. ? The Charleston News has received a letter from Mr. George F. Melntyre, a member of the General Assembly, in which he denies that he was connected with the organization known as the "Forty Thieves." ? Whittemore attempted to speak in Camdcn on Monday night of last week. He was inter? rupted at the outset by John A. Chcsnut, col? ored Representative, who said: "You sold your cadctship." This broke up the meeting, but the parson had a hearing on Tuesday, when Chesnut replied to him. ? The ^ew York World's Havanna corres? pondent says that the reported resignation of Gen. Jordan as commander-in-chicf of the Cu? ban insurgents is untrue. He is working vigor? ously to increase the efficiency of the army, and "devotes special attention to the quartermas? ter and commissary departments. ? The State Board of Education was in ses? sion last week in Columbia. Among other things, they adopted a memorial to Congress asking that a portion of the public lands be set aside for educational puqjoses in this State; and also that the Hilton Head abandoned lands be sold at once, and the proceeds be devoted to public schools. ? There are in Baltimore thirteen manufac? turers of super-phosphates, who produce from 5,000 tons down to 1,000 tons, making in all about 28,000 tons. There are also four or five who grind bone dust, and one poudrette compa? ny, the whole representing an annual produc? tion of about ?1,500,000. ? Mr. N. P. Trist, famous in the Mexican war for having irresponsibly negotiated the treaty which closed hostilities, and who has long been lost to public sight, now re-appcars as a memorialist to Congress for compensation on account of his important diplomatic services in the matter aforesaid. ? The Charleston News says that South Carolina Railroad stock has been very active during the last two or three days, and a con? siderable advance in price has been established. Friday about fifteen iiundred shares changed hands, and, at the close, the market was firm, with an upward tendency. ? The Postmaster General has directed the. Appointment Office to make the nsnsil biennial revision and! re-adjustment of the post offices, with a view to re-arranging the salaries of post? masters. The reports sent in from all parts of the conntry by the twenty-seven thousand post? masters, show a very considerable increase of business. ? The Greenville fifountenneer, alluding to the public insinuations of corroptiorr that have been made against some of the Democratic members of the Legislature, says: " Wc do not want hints and inuendocs, but facts and names, and, if any arc guilty, whether white or black, Democrat or Republican, let them suffer the penalties of the law." ? General Grant, while Secretary of War under Andrew Johnson, discovered that cadct slvip? were regarded by some Congressmen as political perquisites convertible into cash, and he wished, to have those cadets whose places were purchased dismissed from the Military Academy. The Attorney General, however, decided that tlicy could not be.dismisscd except by court-martial or special act of Congress. ? James C. Bcaty, a member of the Legisla? ture from Horry county, comes out in a card in the last number of the Horry Neros, in reply to certain allegations, or insinuations rather, of the Marion Star. He says, in substance, that he is alluded to by the Star in its reference to the "Forty Thieves," that he did not receive uny bribe, and that he voted for the phosphate bill because of his belief that it would tend to develop the resources of the State. _ E. M. Yerger, who killed Col. Crane, the military Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, nearly a year ago, has made his escape from jail. He was recently turned over by the military to the civil authorities. The sheriff is searching for him, but without effect. The escape will occa? sion no surprise. Yerger has powerful friends outside who would never have permitted his execution. His punishment is great, notwith? standing his escape. He gets away with his life, but is an outcast and fugitive forever. . -The Johnson Type Foundby.?We deem it proper to state that our new type have been procured from this old and reliable establish? ment, through Messrs. Walker, Evans & Cogswell, of Charleston, to whom we are in? debted for many courtesies connected with the purchase of this material. The Johnson Foun? dry, in Philadelphia, was established about seventy-five years ago, and has always been held in high esteem by the craft, but at no time pos? sessing greater facilities or conducted with more regularity than at present, under the manage? ment of MacKellar, Smiths & Jordan, the proprietors. We tender thanks to these gentle? men for a handsome Specimen Book, complete in every respect. Eighth Circuit.?This judicial circuit is now composed of the counties of Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Abbeville, as our readers arc aware. For the information of those having legal business in the last named county, we will state that the Act of the Legis? lature authorizing a transfer of Abbeville to this Circuit shows that the Courts in Abbeville arc to be held as follows: The Court of General Sessions on the third Monday of February, June and October, and the Court of Common Pleas on the first Wednesday after the third Monday in February, June and October.? Therefore, the next regular term will begin on the third Monday in June next, and will be presided over by Judge Orr. - A Spicy Reply.?The New York Ledger, of which Robert Bonner is the proprietor, re? cently contained the following squib concerning the A. R. Presbyterian, published at Due West, and edited by Rev. J. L Bonner : We religiously refuse to print advertisements for pay in the Ledger, but we publish the fol? lowing gratuitously: "Wanted, 500 short, plain articles for the Associate Reformed Presbyterian." Would it not be as well for our friend and namesake who publishes the Presbyterian to ad? vertise for brains at once, and be done with it; or else write the 500 himself? To which our clerical friend at Due West makes a spicy reply, as follows: Does " our friend and namesake," of the New York Ledger, mean to insinuate! We suppose not, as he seems to admit that the edi? tor of the A. R. Presbyterian could write the articles himself which he wants. We accept the compliment, bnt cannot undertake the la? bor. If we had the money as " our friend " has, we might do as he does, buy the necessary articles for our paper. But as we have not the money, we have to beg them. In this we do not always succeed, however, any more than we did when we asked our "namesake" of the Ledger for a thousand dollars, to help us finish up and furnish our Female College! Death of Rev. Johit R. Pickett.?Our community was saddened on the morning of the 15th, by the announcement that the Rev. John R. Pickett had quietly passed away at daylight of that morning. Though his demise was not unlooked for, as he had been sinking gradually since he returned here in January last, still we could not cease to hug the hope that a reaction might occur, and that he would still be spared for years of happiness and usefulness. It is consolatory to his friends to know that his death bed was almost entirely free from physical suf? fering. The calmness with which his uncloud? ed intellect contemplated his approaching dis? solution, was one of those sublime triumphs of faith that places beyond a peradventure the truth of revelation. This quiet contemplation of death characterized him even before his end was thought to be imminently near. In Janu? ary last we met him on the street a few days af? ter his arrival here, and expressed our great pleasure in having him once more among us, and our earnest hope that quiet and rest might soon restore him to something of his wonted vigor. Recognizing the feelings expressed by us, he calmly replied, that " he would be no better, that he had come to go to sleep among us." His language was prophetic, for his pass? ing away, we arc informed, was as quiet as an infant's slumber. The ministry of his own church or of any other, contained no more zealous worker than was Mr. Pickett. He was a bold and original thinker, and was possessed of a bold and ori? ginal expression tnat carried his thoughts home to the hearts of his hearers. He was an orator ?made by nature and by his consuming zeal in the cause he served. Though a thorough scholar, he sought within himself for the wea? pons with which he illustrated his power; he did not allow his massive intellect to be curbed or cribbed by the narrow rules of the schools. To do his work to win sinners from the evils of their ways, was the task to which all his great powers were lent. This singleness of purpose made him a powerful preacher. It will be many years bclore the void his death makes can I be filled. It was his request that he might be buried at Winnsboro', by the side of the Rev. Hilliard Judge, by whom he was baptized in his infan 1 cy. This expressed wish was complied with, aud on yesterday, after the impressive funeral services of his church had been held by the Rev. E. J. Mcynardie, his remains were placed on the cars to be taken to Winnsboro' for inter? ment. Mr. Pickett was born on the second day of April, 1814, and was baptized by the Rev. Hilliard Judge in 1817. He was licensed to I preach at Gladden's Grove Camp Ground, Sandy River Circuit, October 11th, 1834, and was immediately sent into the itinerancy by his ! Presiding Elder, Rev, Bond*, English, in which sphere of usefulness he continued until his . death on the 15th instant.?Chester Reporter. Washington, March 21. j The Senate remained in executive session 1 over one hour, confirming General Pleasonton, vice Bailey, as Collector of the Widl street, New York District, and Joseph P. Bradley, Supreme Judge; after which, several petitions were pre i Bented. A bill wasintroducedtransferringthe appoint? ment of revenue supervisors to the President. A bill for distributing arms or their equiv? alent in ordnance stores to the Southern States, due from 1861 to 18(55, passed. The Georgia bill was resumed, and no action was taken on Drake's amendment, authorizing the Federal Government to suppress disorders and assess expenses on the people, when they occur. Adjourned. Governor Holden, of North Carolina, tele? graphs the President to suspend the writ of ha? beas corpus in that State. Holden telegraphs a a Senator: "Wehave Federal troops, but we want power to act. Is it possible that the Gov? ernment will abandon its loyal people to be whipped and bunged? The habeas corpus should be suspended at once." The Democrats voted in a body for Bradley to-day?the vote was 42 to 0. In the House, bills wero introduced incorpo? rating the Indian Territory and Gulf Railroad; authorizing water-gunges on the Mississippi River and its tributaries to protect alluvial lands and improve navigation. It provides for a regular system of observations; also to pro? mote commerce and amity between Mexico and the United States, by encouraging the citi? zens of the United States to aid Mexico in de? veloping that country. A resolution was introduced that the South and West were entitled to more eircnlation. The House refused to second, and the question was referred to the Banking and Currency Com? mittee. The rules were suspended and the bill appro? priating $20,000 to the Sisters of Mercy, of Char? leston, to re-build their Orphan Asylum, was passed. The Right Spirit.?At the celebration of St. Patrick's Day by the Hibernian Society of Charleston, on Thursday last, W. E. Mikell, Esq., responded to the toast?" South Carolina. He is reported to have used the following lan? guage, which does great credit to the head and heart of our worthy friend. Such men will re? deem the old State, because they will work for her true interests in the present and future, as they have illustrated the past by their valor and devotion r After the band had discoursed " Dixie," Mr. Wm. E. Mikell responded to the toast. He called attention to the present and future of the State. He said that the past of the State was all that gave her honor and reputation in the history of the world, but the present is before us, and out of it comes the future; that future which we have it in our power to make equal to the past. He believed that the time had come when the honor of the State must be up? held by other names than those of the past. Let the dead past bury its dead. We have the opportunity of showing to the world what un conquered people can do to maintain the inde? pendence achieved by our forefathers. We must meet the questions of the day fairly. We must recognize facts as they are. First, let us place the ermine upon the shoulders of men who will not be deterred by the popular clamor. We must obtain leaders who are recommended by their trust-worthiness, and not those who de? pend solely upon their names. We have those men among us. Let us choose them, and un? der their leadership we will triumph. He ad? vised that the white and colored citizens unite for the common good, and he believed that there was hope for the State, politically and financially, and if united togetner, hand and soul, we will yet win back our past prosperity. Therefore, he repeated, "Let the dead past bury the dead." Act in the living present, heart within and God overhead. Wilcox, Gibb'sd: Co.'s Manipulated Guano equal to any used. I have used this y?ar Peruvian Guano and Plas? ter, and with and without dissolved bones, Solu? ble Pacific, and Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.'s Manipula? ted Guano, noting the places upon which each was used. 1 can sec very little, if any, difference, but am satisfied thut tbo Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.'s Manip? ulated is equal to any I have used, according to the cost. JOHN HUIET. Edgefield County, S. C, Augnst 3, 18C9. To Sceptics. The almost daily receipt of voluntary testimo? nials from every part of the country, from Physi? cians, Clergymen, old and young, male and fe? male, is sufficient to convince the most sceptical that DR. TUTT'S EXPECTORANT is the most valuable LUNG BALSAM of the age; many won? derful cures have been performed by it, as may be seen by hundreds of certificates in the hands of the proprietor. Try it and you will doubt no longer. -?, 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 ap? plication. 4?9m _THE MARKETS._ Anderson, March 23,1870. Cotton market considerably better than last week's quo | tations, and to-day middlings command 20 cents. Chauleston, March 21. Cotton market quiet and steady?middlings tilA to 2214. Stock on baud 13,731. New York, March 21. Cotton lower, with sales of 000 bales, at 23J4. A CARD* j Mrs. R H. Hcdbard takes this method of returning thanks to her many friends for their untiring assistance in trying to save her effects from the fire on Thursday after? noon. Also, for the donations received since. March 24,1870 39 1 A CARD. The citizens of Anderson, both white and colored, wilj please accept my sincere thanks fur their active and ener? getic efforts in saving a portion of my property from the flaiues on hut Thursday. JOHN W. DANIELS. March 2-t, 1870 39 1 -o A CARD OF THANKS. The undersigned begs leave to express the utmost grati? tude to his fellow-citizens for their timely assistance In pre? venting the destruction of his property, at the Arc on last Thursday. The zealous and effectual labor of many con? tributed to this result, and one mod all will accept the warm? est thauks for their noble exertions. HENRY GARRISON. March 21,1870. 30 1 TRIBUTE OK RESPECT. At the last meeting of Anderson Division, No. 1, Sons of Temperance, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: Whxbjeas, in the Providence of Almighty God, Bro. W. K. Harris, a member of this Division, has been removed from the scenes of his earthly labor; and whereas, it Is be? coming in mankind to bow reverently and submissively to the decree of Providence. Be it therefore Jltfotved, That in the death of Bro. W. k. Harris, Uiis Di? vision has lost a true and exemplary member, and one whose life accorded with the principles* of the order. littolted. That with feelings of sincere condolence, this Division tender its sympathies to the bereaved family of our late brother in this hour of heavy affliction. Jtoolvcd, That a blank page tu the Recording Scribe's book of this Division be dedicated to his memorv, and that the members of this Division wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Jiesolvtd, That this Preamble and Resolutions be publish? ed la the Anderson Intelligencer, and that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased. JOHN A. REESE, R S. Extraordinary Announcement?Read this through Carefully and Profit by 1U I DATING from the loth of the month, now pas^ we oS'er, as bcfore announced, some of the most magnificent and attractive BARGAINS ever offer? ed in DRY GOODS. The prices are alarmingly low, and some* of our lady customers have express? ed great regret at our selliug the Goods so cheap, lest we break. We inaugurated these low prices for goods in January here, with our French ME? RINOS and PLAIDS, nt on-ee showing the people that when we advertised cheap goods we meant cheap goods; and wo intend following the cheap goods policy right through the Summer, and we say write it down as loud as pen and ink can write it, that wc are offering bargains not to be met with once in a natural life-timo. We shall attend to orders with the same care as if the panics ordering were present, and we ad? vise all who see the advertisement, to order direct from us or send for samples, which we shall take pleasure in sending. In ordering, give colors and prices, and leave the selection of the goods to us, ard we guarantee satisfaction or take the goods back. In advertising it 1ms never been the habit of this section to assign real reasons for reduced prices, but wc beg to deviate, and say that the j following are our reasons : 1st. We are more or less interested in about $100,000 worth of Dry Goods in this vicinity. 2d. The decline on Dry Goods is fearful to con? template. 3d. Wc are going to realize on ours. 4th. We want money, and do not want to bor? row, and the only way to get it is to sell some? thing. If these reasons are not satisfactory, just oah on us and we will give you solid proof of what wo say. If you Bee any startlingly cheap goods bought by your friend or neighbor, do not despair of getting some of them, too, by reason of they being sold out, but come right along and you will find them, or some cheaper, as there are plenty where these are from. R. C. SHIVER, Columbia, S. C. March 24, 1870 3rJ 1 MASONIC DIRECTORY. Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., meets at Anderson C. H. on the second Monday night in every month, at 7J4 o'clock. E. FRANKLIN, Secretary. Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, B. A. M., meets at Anderson C. H. on the first Monday night in every month, at o'clock. E. FRANKLIN, Secretary. Vir Pendleton Lodge, No. 34, A. F. M, meets at IMndle ton on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each month, at 3 o'clock p. m. W. H. D. GAILLARD, Secretary. ?5- Living Arch Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M., meets at Pen* dleton on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each mouth, at 7 o'clock p. in. M. L. SHARPE, Secretary. 43" Williamston Lodge, No. 24, A. F. M., meets at Wil liamston on the Thursday on or after the full moon In each month, at 10 o'clock a. ni. J. R. WILSON, Secretary. ?v- Belton Lodge, No. 130, A. F. M., meets at Belton on the Thursday on or before the full moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a. m. W. O. ALEXANDER, Secretary. Vh~ Horinon Lodge, No. 10G, A. F. JL, meets at Mnford'* on the first Saturday in every montli, at 10o'clock a. m. _ G. W. BELCHER, Secretary. LATENT QUOTATIONS OP SOUTHERN. SECURITIES, IN CHARLESTON, 8. C, Corrected Weekly by At C. K AUFM AH, Mroker, No. 25 Broad Street. MARCH ?, 1870. State Securities.?South Carolina, old, 85 to_6a new, 8014 to ?; do, registered stock, es int 76. City Securities.?Augusta, Ga_Bonds, ?to 84; Charles? ton, S. C, Stock, ex-div., ? to 55; do. Fire Loan Bonds ? to 75 ; Columbia, S. C, Bonds, ? to 70. Railroad Bonds.?Blue Ridge, (first mortgage,)_to'50 * Charleston and Savannah, ? to GO; Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ?to 90; Cheraw and Darlington, ? to 80: Greenville and Colombia, (first mortgage,) ? to 80; do, (State guarantee,) ? to CfS; Northeastern, ? to 83: Savan? nah and Charleston, (first mortgage,) ? to 80; do, (State guarjmtee,) ? to 65; Sootn Carolina; ? to 83; do, 75 ? Spar tauburg and Union, ? to 54. Railroad Stocks.?Charlotte, Colombia and AngosU, ? to 55; Greenville and Columbia, ? to 2; Northeastern, 7 to 8; Savannah aud Charleston. ? to 30; South Carolina, (whole shares,) ? to 45; do, (half shares,) ? to 22. Exchange, 4c?New York Sight, VI par; Gold, 111 to 113; Silver, 108 to 110. ^ south carolina bank bills. ?Bank of Charleston.........._?@? *Bank of Ncwberry......... . Q . Bauk of Camden._._.50(4? Bank of Georgetown. 5<&? Bank of South Carolina._bfa? Hank of Chester._5@? Bank of Hamburg.?.?._._ 3@? Bank of State S. C., prior to 1861_.._45@? Bank of State of S. C., issue 1861 and 1862_._12@? ?Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of Charleston_? ?Peoples's Bank of Charleston._? ?Union Bank of Charleston.........._.__^-(<v? ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (old)...-?@?? ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (new)-.??? State Bank of Charleston._............... 3@? Farmers' and Exchange Bank of Charleston..? Exchange Bank of Columbia.._.C_.._10?? Commercial Bank of Columbia._2@? Merchants' Bank of Cheraw..........u?........._30? Planters' Bank of Fairfleld._3@? State of South Carolina Bills Receivable._par. City of Charleston Change Bills.?.?.pxr. ? Bills marked thus (*) are being redeemed at the Bank Counters of each. Jan 13,1870 29 ly AUCTION SALE! WILL be so] J, immediately after the Sheriff Bales on the first Monday in April next, tie Household and Kitchen Furniture of Brown's note!, oue Cow and Calf, three Hogs, and some Farming Implements. A. M. HUNT. March 24, 1870 89 2 NEW FIRM! NEW GOODS! WILSON & REED BEG to announce that they are now opening an entirely new stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Which they have purchased at astonishingly low figures, and are willing to seil at short profits. They have a complete assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Aud in fact everything usually kept in a retail store, but particular attention is invited to the stock of Ladies' Dress Goods and Trimmings, Cloihs and Cassimeres for Gents, and Furnishing Goods in every variety. We will sell STRICTLY FOR CASH, Or will barter goods for Country Produce. Wo are located at McCuUy's well-known Corner, and will be pleased to receive our friends and endeav? or to suit them in goods and prices. JAMES WILSON, J. P. REED. Jr. March 24, 1870 83 8m M. LESSER, AGENT? IS NOW OFFERING DRY GOODS, CLOTHING/, GROCERIES, &c, EXCEEDINGLY CHEAP I JJe having returned from market with a new and complete stock of EVERYTHING and ANY? THING. In consequence of the decline in COTTON and GOLD, Goods went DOWN, and Mr. M. Leaser very sensibly took advantage of the decline, went to market, purchased his Geeda for CASH, and MUCH CHEAPER than l>e ias ever done since ihe war. Upon looking around his Store, we no? tice tfc*t he has a very fine and well selected itock of Calicoes, SIozamBiques, Pcque, DcLaines, Muslins, Silks, Jaconets, Swiss's, Brilliants, Linens, Sheetings, Shirtings, Blea. Goods, Bed Ticking, Alpacas, Hoop Skirts, Corsets, Balmorals, Ladies' Hats, Ladies' Shoes, Bonnets. IN THF GENTLEMENSr DEPARTMENT ' We saw an excellent stock of Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Cottonades, Denims, Satinetts, Linens, Coats, Vests, Pantaloons, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. In fact, he has got evei-y thing from a "Shoo Fly Neck Tic" to a bottle of Sautter Bitters. We ?ould advise all persons wishing to purchase to irive M. Lesser a call. March 24, 1870 89 The Spondulix! HAVING purchased my Goods for cast, I want it strictly understood that I must fove cash lor them. M. LESSEE, Agent. March 24, 1870 89 A Flour, Bacon, Corn, &c. FINE lot of Flour, Bacon, Corn, &c, on, hand, and for sale cheap by M. LESSER, Agent. March 24, 1870 89 A You had better Believe It. LL persons owing me money had better come forward and pay up, or they will certainly ScTued. M. LESSER, Agent. March 24, 1870_89_ Groceries. SUGAR, Coffee, Tea, Syrups, and all kinds of Groceries can be had, at reduced; prices foe cash, by going to M. LESSER,. AgcnL March 21, 187,0 09.