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THURSDAY MORNISG, APRIL 21, 1870. A GENTS FOR TBS INTELLIGENCER. Walker, EvaXS A Coi {swell, Charleston, 8. (X John T. sloax,jr., Co'.umbiz, R. C. W. H. B. TOsiCSieneri Agent. South Carolina bonds were quoted in New York on Mond?y last, old 87$; new 81. The annual meeting of stockholders of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad will be held in the city of Columbia on Thursday next, 28th of April, as will be?seen on reference to the advertisement in-another column. Religious services were held in the Me? thodist Church of this place on last Friday, in accordance with th e appointment of the South Carolina Conference, setting apart the loth of | April as a day of fasting and prayer. We beg leavetothank Mr. R H. Gray, Secretary of the "Cotton States Mechanics'and Agricultural Fair Associations,^ for a compli? mentary: ticket of admission to the Horticultu? ral Exhibition which will be held in the city of | Augusta, Ga., on t'he 11th of May next, under J the auspices of the aforesaid organization. -??-? New Goods.?The advertisement of C. A. Reed- was received too late for insertion in this fflsne. "He has an extensive stock of fresh and seasonable goods, and is willing to sell them at a small advance upon prime cost for the cash. Give him a trial and be convinced. His loca? tion is at the corner of the old Anderson Hotel. Anderson Farmers' Association.?The following gentlemen have been appointed by the President to represent this society in the Agri? cultural, Mechanical and Immigrant Conven? tion, to convene in Charleston on the 3rd of | May next: B. F. Crayton, T. H. McCann, j. P. Reed, F. E. Harrison, F. W. R. Nance, J. W. Norris and W. H. D. Gaillard. .-?:-<z> Emporium of Fashion.?The advertisement of our friend, James W. Fowler, of Abbe? ville, announces that this popular and fashion? able resort is the place to secure bargains in millinery goods. His stock is complete in e very department, as we are assured, and no pains will be spared to render satisfaction, whether goods are ordered or purchased, in proprio, per son<z. We invite the particular attention of the ladies to this advertisement, and will under? take to say that every word therein contained will be substantiated by an examination of the stock or any other test that can be made. The citizens of this town voted on last Saturday upon the question of levying a speeial tax to raise the sum of 2,000, for the purpose of j procuring and aquipping a Fire Engine. Ac? cording to the terms of the. resolution submit? ting this question to the voters and tax-payers, there will be no such special levy made, as the measure was defeated by a majority of citizens (who were entitled to vote) remaining fiway , fromftfie>polls. It only devolves upon the Fire Company to say whether other and different means will be employed to secure the desired object. We believe that it can be accomplished by energy and perseverance, and although the burden may not be equally divided among the citizens, this measure of precaution and safety should not be allowed to fall through. Let the money to buy the Engine be forthwith sub? scribed. Extraordinary Weather. We have hael an unusual experience for this season of the year. On last Sunday, the peo? ple of this section witnessed alternate rain and sunshine in the forenoon, with an occasional sprinkle of sleet and snow I And in the after? noon there was a veritable snow-storm on a diminutive scale! This extraordinary weather was followed on Monday morning with frost and ice, the latter near half an inch thick. Of course, such weather will militate against the fruit crop seriously, and cause much dam? age to vegetable gardens. It is also conjec? tured that the wheat crop wjll be injured. We have interviewed "the oldest inhabitant," and that venerable sage informs us that there has Been no such weather known in this neighbor? hood, during the month of April, since the re? markable snow that fell on the 15th of April, 1849, just twenty-one years ago. At that time, vegetation was more forward than it is to-day, and it is probable that greater damage ensued to the growing crops. -+-? .New Firms.?In the last few weeks, our ad-1 vcrtwirjg columns have announced several cfoanges in the business community and the es? tablishment of new firms in our midst. We propose to notice them briefly, in order to direct attention to some of our enterprising friends. The new firm of Wilson & Reed, at the old stand knowu as McCully's Corner, promptly ad? vised the public as to their whereabouts. They are young men deserving success, with a thor? ough knowledge of business, and have now in store an elegant assortment of goods purchased at low prices. Everything is neat and orderly about their store, and we advise an inspection of their stock. The; popular drug store on the north side of the public square has undergone a change of proprietors. Messrs. Walters & Baker have retired from the business, and given place to Messrs. Simpson, Hill & Co., reliable and trustworthy gentlemen, with ample means and an experienced head to guarantee success. Mr. Simpson is widely known as an accomplished apothecary and druggist, and will give his per? sonal supervision to the establishment. The firm of Cater & Martin has been dis? solved by mutual consent, and a copartnership has been formed under the name and style of | Martin & Harrison, at No. 10 Granite Row. These gentlemen are now receiving an assort? ment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for tl>e season, and they will satisfy customers as to styles and prices. We ask for them a liberal sluve of patronage. The firm of Dobbins & Skelton has also been dissolved by mutual consent, and the busi? ness is continued at the old stand by Mr. Dob? bins, whose accomodating disposition and ex? perience in business will bring around him a host of friends and customers. Any of our friends wisning legal advice will find Maj B. F. Whitner at his office on Brick Range, ready to serve them at a moment'i no The* Anti-Radical Programme?Our View J of the Situation. When the anti-Radical Conference ad;iourn ed, and the resolutions adopted by our brethren were submitted to the people, we felt that the first duty of the conservative press had been discharged, and it now devolved upon the vo? ters of the State to pronounce judgement as to the policy suggested of holding a State Conven? tion to nominate a general ticket, in opposition to the Radical party. We expressed dissent as to the time suggested, and even hinted that it might be unwise to make any nomination for State officers. But we were disposed to treat the action of the Press Conference with every courtesy, and allow the resolutions to go un trammeled before our readers. We were wil? ling to defer the expression of our views as to the policy suggested until a more convenient season, and in case the movement was approved by those around us to quietly acquiesce in their better judgment. The time has arrived, how? ever, when silence might be miscpnstrued, and we desire to record our earnest convictions. The resolutions adopted by tho Press Confer? ence recognized universal suffrage, and also the right to hold office, irrespective of color or pre? vious condition, subject alone to personal qual? ification and fitness. As a recognition of in? controvertible facts, we applauded this declara? tion of the Conference, as it would be worse than idle for any set of men to attempt a dis? turbance of these rights in South Carolina. The class of persons lately invested with these rights hold*the reins of power to prevent any diminution of their privileges, and it is not likely that they would vote with a party failing to sustain them in their newly acquired power. Indeed, past experience admonishes us that the alienation existing between the two races haa been caused by this identical feature of the Democratic platform. It was on this rock that the white and colored voters split. Now, if this recognition of legal rights, solemnly made by an anti-Radical Conference, meant anything at all, it was intended to assure the colored peo pfe of this State that henceforth there was to be no agitation of issues definitely settled, and that the white voters tendered them the olive branch of peace, and desired to form an alli? ance politically for the redemption and refor? mation of the State Government It was a ; palpable recognition of another fact,' that only through the assistance of the colored people could the work of reform be carried success? fully. This brings us to enquire whether or not these declarations have effected the purpose in? tended. So far as our information extends, the action of the Press Conference has fallen un? heeded upon the ears of the colored people. In no single instance, where the opportunity has offered, do we hear ot political affiliation 'between the two races. As in times past, the lines are distinctly drawn, and we do not be? lieve that the meshes of the Radical party are broken by this onslaught. The prospect of vigorous, united and organized opposition tends to strengthen the efforts of their leaders in ev? ery section of the State, and already the bugle notes of the Union League summoning its cohorts and triumphantly rehearsing the bene | fits and advantages of the Radical party, es? pecially to the colored people, are heard in ev? ery quarter. We are convinced that a deter? mined opposition, represented by a State ticket, will knit more closely the ties by which they are bound to each other in their secret meet? ings, and that the colored vote will be almost a solid unit in favor of the Radical nominees. Entertaining 6uch a belief, we cannot advise that a State ticket be placed in the field, only to meet with defeat and disaster, which would prolong the time of our deliverance from op presive taxation and merciless cliques intent on extravagant plunder. Having stated the effect which, in our opin? ion, the declarations of the Press Conference had upon the colored voter, we will now turn to the white people. Any calculations based upon the unanimity of the white race will be futile. Hundreds in this portion of the State are opposed to organized parties of any creed and they will either vote independently of nominating conventions or stay away from the polls. Many adopted this latter course in 1868, and here in Anderson with a white majority of nearly two to one the Democratic ticket never had more than five or six hundred majority, although the Radical ticket generally received about an equal number with the registered col? ored vote. But we have taken some pains to ascertain the sentiment of our own race con? cerning the feasibility of the proposed State Convention. Many of those approached by us I are extremely indifferent on the subject, but [ such as entertain decided convictions are op I posed to making any attempt in this direction, and believe that greater results can be accom? plished by efforts to place honest and capable j men in the Legislature from every county. And this brings us to remark that the only hope of advancement towards good, wholesome laws, and a faithful administration of the gov? ernment, now before us, is that proposed by one of our cotemporarics a few weeks ago. We mean to wage a guerilla warfare all over the State?not in a Winchester rifle sense, be it understood?but that each county attends to its own affairs; and that the honest citizen, with? out distinction of race, be urged to place his neighbor into position for the public good, and not for party ends. We are fully impressed that such a course, judiciously pursued, will bring about a change in our State legislation; and whatever may be said to the contrary, the burden of our woes proceeds from the corrup? tion and profligacy of the recent Legislature. Here let us concentrate our energies, and make use of political strategy?not to deceive* the masses, but to thwart the machinations of I grasping office-holders. Of what avail an un f scrupulous Executive, with a majority of honest men, without regard to Federal politics, op? posed to his plundering schemes, occupying seats in either branch of tho General Assem? bly? Unless we can bring about a change in the Senate and House of Representatives, and place in those bodies able, upright and consci? entious citizens, it is wasting time to discuss the situation. We are in a peculiar position, and a few more years will bankrupt the State, unless a change is effected in the law-making power. We cannot afford to drift along supine? ly, and evince no interest in passing events. But we must remember that the dominant par? ty is sustained almost exclusively by one class of citizens, and that politically they are es? tranged from natural associations, by reason of f?rtaio antagonistic positious heretofore as sumed. In this, as in other things, we must learn that confidence is a plant of slow growth, and patiently abide the hour when reason shall re-assert her sway, and honesty, intelligence and upright conduct shall govern the common? wealth. Let us not reach after impossibilities, nor long after "the flesh-pots of Egypt." But with an eye single to the future welfare of our common mother, strive earnestly to- purify the fountains of legislation, and build upon the ruins of the past the proudest monuments of our wisdom, integrity and never-endiDgjustice. This exhibition of patient toil and stern endu? rance will soonest bring relief, and along with it happiness, contentment and lasting prosper! ty for our entire population. The Latest Sensation?An Unexampled and Unmerciful Hoax. The Cotton Factoby Bubble?Harris & Co. "gone where the woodbine twi neth"?Great Expectations suddenly nipped in the bud?the people of an? derson swindled and deceived. It has gone abroad to the world that the people of this usually quiet part of crea? tion were all agog upon the prospect of having extensive manufactories established in their midst. Only two weeks have elapsed since the announcement to this effect was made in our columns, and we can imagine how others less favored looked with envious eyes upon the good fortune dropping down amongst us. But the bubble has bursted, and we grieve to relate that Harris & Co. are base imposters; that our people have been wronged and deceived, and that for a time the establishment of im? mense factories in this neighborhood can only be numbered among the probabilities of the future. We propose to tell the story briefly, for it would be cruel to dwell at length upon the misfortunes of an entire community. About five weeks ago, there appeared in this town a quiet, middle-aged man, who gave his name as Harris, and represented that he was in search of a suitable locality in which to erect a large manufacturing establishment. He claimed to be from Maryland, in the neigh? borhood of Frederick City; that he was a plain farmer of that region, and had associated himself with others to purchase an eligible site for the purpose named. He had visited Spartanburg and perhaps other counties in this State, but was not pleased with any water power so far examined. He was recommended to visit Anderson, but thought that he would go higher up the country, and possibly locate in the vicinity of Walhalla, as he had under? stood that the prospect was more favorable to obtain such property in our sister county than it was hereabouts. Being assured that every? thing requisite for his success could be had in this neighborhood, he determined to investi? gate the subject, and proceeded to examine the fine water powers within range of Anderson. After careful and minute enquiry, the eyes of this pseudo-manufacturer were delighted with the magnificent water power known as High Shoals, a few miles below here. Negotiations were begun, and after ordinary delay and pru? dent examination of the premises, the bargain was closed at $10,000 for the Shoals and fifty acres of land. The news went abroad, and every one was disposed to greet joyfully these harbingers of prosperity. The individual who produced such happy emotions remained per? fectly impassive, and seemed entirely oblivious to the fact that his coming was received in a most hospitable spirit. Up to this time, the attention of the public was directed to the main object of securing through Mr. Harris the benefits to be derived from the proposed factory. But a new phase in his transactions was here developed. He desired to buy other property, and self-sacri? ficing landowners were found ready to comply with his desires at a reasonable figure. Accor? dingly, additional purchases were made, both in town and country, until his dealings in real estate amounted to $30,000 and upwards. Of course, several days elapsed before all this was consummated, and there was further delay in making out the papers in proper form. So the grand and enchanting moment at length ar? rived, when the loyal greenbacks of Mr. H, were to be transferred into the pockets of our anxious fellow-citizens. In the meantime, however, it was discovered by some of our friends that Mr. H. was singularly short of ready funds to meet even his ordinary expen? ses, and hence this trifling deficiency was sup? plied on several occasions with becoming gene? rosity and true hearted liberality. When the papers were duly signed and executed, the an? nouncement was made that Mr. H. would be compelled to visit Charleston for the purpose of arranging his financial matters with one of the largest houses, in that city. He was to start upon his journey on Friday last, and sev? eral gentlemen who had > "sold" property to him, or had been "sold" by him in money mat? ters, volunteered to lighten the tedium of his journey by their presence and protection en route. It is simple justice to state that these gentlemen began to feel a very large "flea in the ear," and strongly suspected that the whole? sale was a myth, and that they had been put to a great deal of unnecessary trouble. They de? termined, though, to sec the gentleman through on his journey as aforesaid, and conveniently arranged to have business in Charleston about the same time. Mr. H. made every arrange? ment for his proposed absence, including the purchase of a gold watch and chain, a suit of clothes, and other articles on short time! He also borrowed about $1300 from one of our ex? cellent friends, whose loss is the most serious and distressing feature of this entire series of transactions. At length, when "everything was lovely," tho party destined for Charleston embarked on board the train. It may be well to say, by way of parenthesis, that on the eve of his departure, Mr. H. ordered a lot of hand? bills printed at this office, inviting sealed pro? posals for making 2,000,000 brick. He paid for the printing without a murmur. The journey to Columbia was devoid of un- | usual incident The excursionists took passage J on the night train for Charleston, and after in? dulging in a supper prepared by the colored stewardess, proceeded to make themselves com? fortable for the night. For this purpose, it was necessary to transfer their satchels and traveling accompaniments to the sleeping car. The train had now arrived at Gadsden, twenty miles below Columbia, and while the iron horse had slackened his pace, the entire party were engaged in making the change. When several of our friends had secured desirable seabi, one of the party enquired after Mr. Har Bis, and it was discovered that he was missing! A strict search through the train revealed noth? ing, and as the cars were then running at ordi? nary speed, it was too late to arrest his foot? steps?the bird had flown, and our friends left in the lurch I This sudden and unexpected de? parture took every one by surprise. Upon consultation it was agreed that one of the party should return by the next train, but a careful inspection around Gadsden the next morning resulted in additional disappointment. His whereabouts remained undiscovered, and resort was had to the telegraphic wires in various di? rections, but at this writing we are not apprised that any efforts to arrest his flight have been successful. We have given an authentic narrative of this huge and extraordinary sensation, which will be remembered in the annals of our quiet town. Our people have been deceived and wo fully disappointed, and a few of our citizens egregiously swindled. It reflects upon our sa? gacity and sound judgment as an enterprising people. But we desire to say that the author of all this commotion is well calculated to im? pose upon others less credulous. He appears to be the very picture of sober industry and life-long integrity, and his countena nee indi? cates every mark of an honest man I The best judges of human nature in our midst have been deceived by his plain and unassuming exterior, and it is really wonderful that the actual losses by his rascalities are so meagre. ? All good looking men sell the Golden Ea? gle Bitters. % -?? Election of School Trustees. At the election held on Saturday, 16th in? stant; the following named persons were chosen to serve as School Trustees for the several School Districts: Belton?Q. W. McGee, J. B. Wilson and Joseph Cox, Centreville?Wm. Moorhead, A. A. Dickson and K. Breazeale. ^ Anderson?J. S. Murray, J. N. Brown and J. A. Hoyt. Fork?Benj. Holland, F. E. Harrison and W. F. N. Fant. Varennes?C. S. Mattison, S. A. Dean and Wm. G. Watson. Pendleton?E. G. Boberts, M. S. McCay and A. B. Bowden. Brushy Creek?Wm. S. Pickens, K. T. Elrod and John P. Sitton. Hall?James Thomson, Jesse P. McGee and H. P. Price. Martin?Mike McGee, George M. McDavid and Dr. Jasper Browne. -4? ? If you want strength and a good appetite, use Dr. Tutt's Golden Eagle Bitters. ?-? tSy* From present appearances, we think there will be an average of one candidate from each county in the First Congresssonal District of this State, who is willing to sacrifice private and personal interests for the public good by taking the seat made vacant by the expulsion of Whittemobe. It appears to us that so many candidates will ensure the re-election of | B. F. W., however much that may be deplored. At the proper time, we hope to see the people united upon one man. -?. ? Dyspeptics should take the Golden Eagle Bitters. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Assistant Assessor's Office, 1 5th Division, 3rd District, S. Carolina, \ Andehsox, S. C.j April 16,1870. ) To the Editor of the Anderson Intelligencer? Sib : I see by advertisement in your paper ap? pended the following regarding the sale of | Snmter Bitters, i. e.: "By a recent decision of | the Commissioner of Internal Revenue any person can sell these bitters (SumtCr) without a retail liquor dealer's license." This office is aware of no such decision. The Hon. Commissioner has decided, how? ever, (see Record 1870, January 1st,) that "bit? ters and other alcoholic compounds which are put up and sold as medicines, and which are I properly stamped as such under 'Schedule C under the Revenue Law, should be treated as medicines, and persons selling the same should not be required to pay special tax as liquor' dealers." When, therefore, such bitters and alcoholic compounds (and compounds contain? ing one-fifth spirits are considered to be such) are sold as medicines, they must of course be sold in the same manner as are other medi? cines, viz: upon the prescription of surgeons and physicians. The law does not, in this de? cision, intend to authorize the sale of bitters and other alcoholic compounds without the payment of the tax as liquor dealers, except in the case referred to, where they are sold strict? ly as medicines. By giving this publicity you will probably do a favor to the apothecaries and merchants of this division, as this office is aware of a large number of persons who are indiscriminately dealing in such liquors. Respectfully, ERASTUS W. EVERSON, Assistant Assessor. - If you must have a beverage, use Dr. Tutt's Golden Eagle Bitters. They are healthy and invigorating. The Confedebate Dead at Gettysburg. ?We trust that the appeal contained in our last issue, as to the proposed removal of there mains of the Confederate dead now bleaching upon the field of Gettysburg, will not pass un? heeded. The following paragraph from the New York World docs credit to its author: This surely is not right. So careless have we been of the Confederate dead buried atGet tysburg that there is a widespread feeling in the South, which has found expression in a mourn? ful cry, that her dead ought to be brought back to less inhospitable soil. Now, that the South should wish to have within her bosom the ashes of those who died for her is perfectly just. This even they who will not give those dead the credit of patriotic motives can hardly deny. But it is discreditable to the North that we should wreak our vengeance on those who have expiated their "fault" or "mistake" or "crime" by their deaths. And what is it but wreaking vengeance on corses, when those in charge of the Gettysburg Cemetery say that "their charter only provides for the Interment of the remains of those who died in the defence of the Union." But no civilized nation would hesitate to do honor to its gallant enemies?no, not even the Cossack. The ladies of the South, the soldiers of the South?among them their chief?are gathering their mites to bring these ashes of their dead home. It will be a lasting disgrace if wo do not render it unnecessary. ? Dr. Tutt's Golden Eagle Bitters is the best tonic ever invented. ' ITEMS-EDITORIAL ASH OTHERWISE. ? After the first of May the postage to Eng land will be ten cents. ? The Exchange Hotel of Pitteburg, Pa., was burned last Thursday. Loss, $125,000. ? An explosion at Sing Sing prison, New York, killed three convicts. ' ? The new postage stamps are ready to be issued. We hope they are an improvement. ? Cant. T. W. Radcliffe, a well known citi? zen of Columbia, died last Thursday. ? The Spanish Bank of Havana has loaned the government $5,000,000, without interest, to finish the war. ? James Gordon Bennett, the veteran editor of the New York Herald, is again reported to be lying dangerously ill. ? Ex-State Auditor Wickliffe, of Louisiana, who has been in trouble about his accoun ts, has run away from New Orleans. ? Mr. J. P. Force, one of the oldest and most respected merchants of Augusta, died last Thursday. ? Mr. Peabody's public benefactions ex? hausted his property, except $150,000 left to his relatives. ? Judge Colquitt, formerly of La Grange, Ga., died near Shreveport on the 13th of Feb? ruary. ? Vice President Colfax i? the happy father of an interesting son and heir, now about ten days old. ? The graves of the Confederate dead in New Orleans were decorated with flowers on the 6th. ? Gree?ey is the Dame given to a new Col? orado town, although it bids fair to become a place of respectability. ? New mineral discoveries- are reported near Hamey Station, in New Mexico, and the roads are lined with people going to the mines. ? Jadge Thomas, we see it stated, has de? cided that Union must have six terms of the Court this year. ? Mrs. Martha Gibbs, the widow of a Rev? olutionary soldier, died last October in Allen county. Ky., at the advanced age of 113 years. ? Tne Raleigh Standard says that the In? sane Asylum of North Carolina is full to its utmost capacity, and more than two hundred applications on file. * ?'? The agent of a company of Tennessee planters, sent to China to procure laborers for the South, has returned with the information that his mission was not a success. ? The colored men of New York, in their procession celebrating the Fifteenth Amend? ment, carried a banner bearing this inscription, "Charity to all, magnanimity to none." ? The Election Committee allows Grafton until the first of September next to work up his case contesting the seat of Conner, Demo? cratic member of Congress from Texas. ? A dispatch from Virginia City, Nevada, says the Democrats will make no nomination for mayor, but will generally support a negro candidate, whose chances for election are good. ? A. B. Southall, late postmaster of Ham? burg, charged with robbing the mail, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment in the penitentiary. ? The President has nominated Judge Fish? er?famous for his rulings in the Surratt case and for his quarrel with Judge Bradley?Uni? ted States Attorney for the District of Colum? bia. ? The Attorney General of California has decided that the Fifteenth Amendment is inert as against State laws, until Congress legislates for its enforcement, which will be speedily done after such a decision. ? It is suggested that a mass meeting of the citizens of Lancaster county, without re? gard to color, be held at an early day, and that anti-Whittemore candidates be invited to de? liver speeches on that occasion. . ? Mr. H. L Kimball, of Atlanta, Ga., has offered the handsome sum of $500 to be award? ed as a special premium at the next State fair for the best bale of cotton raised in that State. ? Horace Greeley is the only editor in New York who gets ten thousand dollars per annum. George William Curtis was offered that amount to edit the Times after Mr. Raymond's death, but declined. ? An exchange says: "F#ty years ago there was such a noise made about a New Hampshire* member of Congress sending home a package of garden seeds under his frank, that the offender failed of re-election." ? General Joseph H. Lewis, who was a gal? lant brigadier in tne Confederate States army, has been nominated for Congress in the Third Congressional District of Kentucky, vice Golla day. His disabilities have been removed. ? Nebraska and Nevada together do not have as many inhabitants or cast as many votes as one Congressional District in other States. But they have four United States Senators of the New England persuasion. j ? Although the population of New York City is estimated at a million, the real estate holders number only about fifteen thousand. Nine hundred and eighty-five persons out of every thousand, therefore, occupy hired prop? erty. ? The saw and grist mill of Capt L. Gun? ter, situated on the Lowndes' place, in Lexing? ton County, was entirely destroyed by fire on Wednesday last, together with 5,000 or 6,000 feet sawed lumber. The fire was accidental. No insurance. ? Advices from Havana by the way of Key West, deny the Spanish reports of the annihi? lation of lie Cunan rebellion. General Jor? dan is still in the field at the head of the Cuban army, and the Spaniards have been whipped in two battles. ? The engine Laurens, belonging to the Laurens Railroad, when about to leave New berry on Saturday morning, burst her fire boxes, throwing the engine, tender and one box car about twenty feet off the track. The fireman was slightly injured. ? Representative O'Connell, of York, who is charged with being Captain of the "Forty Theives" in the last Legislature, has been ap? pointed Deputy Land Commissioner for Lan? caster county. His appointment creates dis? satisfaction among the colored people. ? The Mayor of Washington city officially publishes an approval of an ordinance of the City Council allowing all colored persons to visit theaters, be entertained at all notels and restaurants the same as white persons, and all persons refusing them such entertainment are liable to arrest and heavy fine. ? The Democrats in Delaware have resolved to have nothing to do with the negro vote, but to appeal exclusively to the white vote of the State for support, They .say that they expect in this way to gain over more white Republi? cans from the working men than are necessary to counterbalauce the negro vote. ? A prominent Radical Senator who usually votes with the ultra wing declared the other dav that he would like very much to see the old Southern Senators back "again in Washing? ton^ first, because he did not like the carpet? baggers ; and secondly, because the Southern Senators, whatever their errors or shortcoming, could never be bought, and their moral influ? ence was always a steady bulwark against the designs of the corruptionists. ? Mr. George W. Julian, one of the most earnest and bitter of Radicals, has been defea? ted in his effort to obtain a renomination for Congress from his Radical constituents in Indi? ana. This defeat is especially noticeable, since it follows close upon the introduction by Mr. Julian of the sixteenth amendment into Con? gress. The friends of woman suffrage will grieve over the woes of their champion, and the coming of the day when women shall be placed on a political equality with negroes and other fellow-citizens will doubtless be delayed by the absence of Mr. Julian from the Con? gressional arena. SrKCiAL Noticb ?To parties in want of Doors, Sashes and Blinds, we refer to the advertisement of P. P. Toale, the large manufacturer of those goods in Charleston. Prioe list furnished on ap- j plication. 4r?0m I THE MARKETS. Aicdeesok, April 20, 1870. The Cotton market his been livoly during tb~ week, and prices ringed from 19 to 20c. for mt?dllagsl CHAtLKsros, April 18. Cottci firm ana in fair demand?middling 213_<. New York; April 18. Cotton quiet and firm?uplands 23)^ .G0jdyi3J4 LATEST QUOTATIONS OF SOUTHERN SECURITIES, IN CHARLESTON, B. C, Corrected Weekly by A. C. KAUFMAN, Broker, No. 25 Broad Street. APRIL 15, 187?. State- Securities.?South Carolina, old, 86" to ?; do new, 7!) to ?; do, registered stock, ex iot 80. City Securities.?Augusta,(ja.,Bonds, ? to S4: Cbarle* ton, S. O., Stock, ex-dirM ? to68; dff. Fire Loan Bonds, ? to 76; Columbia, S. O, Bonds, ? to 70. 3 Railroad Bonds.?Blue Ridge, (first mortgage,) ? to'?5; Charleston and Savannah, ? to 70; Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ? to 87; Cheraw and Darlington, ? to 88; Green-Mile and Columbia, (first mortgage;) ? "to 80; do, (State guarantee,) ? to 03; northeastern, ? to 90 ; Saran? nah and Charleston, (first mortgage,) ? to 80: do, (State guarantee,) ? to 75 ; South Carolina, ? to 80; do. 72; Spar tanburg and Union, ? to 59. Railroad Stocks.?Charlotte, Columbia and! Augusta, ? to 50: Greenville and Columbia, ? to 2: Northeastern, 9 to ; Savannah and Charleston, ? to 85; South Carolina, (whole shares,) ? to 45; do. (half shares,) ? to 22. Exchaxok, Ac?New York Sicht, hi par: Gold. 1111? 113; Silver, 105 to 108. ^S f *^' ~ softb c.-roiisa bask bills. ?Bank of Charleston..._?._,_.?<j^~ ?Bank of NewWorry_._._.?....?.....".11?(gV Bank of Csjinleu...'....?..._._...l.?"^50@? Bank of Georgetown.?. 5@_ Bauk of South Carolina._.5@_ Bank c? Chester....._.?._g@? Baulc frf. Hamburg. Ban* of State S. C., prior to 1861. Barrfc of ?t?te of S. C., issue 1861 and 13C2_.... ?Planters' as ?"Mechanics' Bank of Charleston. ?PeopleVs Bank of Charleston.?. ?Cnio? Bank of Charleston.;_ ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston,* (old).. ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (new)... State Bank of Charleston...:..., Farmers' and Exchange .Bank of Charleston., Exchange Bauk of Columbia.._._? Commercial Bank of Columbia. Merchants' Bank of Cheraw... Planters' Bank of Fairfield. State of South Carolina Bills Receivable_.par. City of Charleston Change Bills..par.' ? Bills marked thus (?) are being redeemed at the Bank Counters of each'." Jau 13,1870 29 iy NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Administrator's Sale. BT virtue of an order from' W. W. Humphrey*, Judge of Probate^for Anderson County, South Carolina, to me directed, I ill expose to sale on Saturday, the 7th day of May next, at the residence of Samuel Browne, near Broadway tres' tle, the Personal Effects of W. K. Harris, deceas? ed. Terms cash. JOHN W. DANIELS, T V Administrator with Will annexed. April 21. 1870 ? 48 8 -3?'?--~?. 1 ' North Western. Lands. CASH paid for lands in Iowa, Kansas, Nebras? ka and Western Missouri. - Parties wishing to sell will please send us the number of their lands, with lowest cash price. We buy at reduced prices lands upon which the taxes have been neglected for a few years. Address P. O. Box 3,855 New York, or our Wes? tern office, Galesburg, Illinois. ?. C. & C. L. DAVIDSON. April 21, 1870 48 4 Dissolution of Copartnersliip. THE copartnership heretofore existing.between Walters & Baker is this day disisbtfed by mutual consent. The name of the firs will be used only in making settlements. All persons'in - I debted to us will save money by calling immedi? ately and making payment. The Ne*es and Ac? counts may bo found for the present i?! the store of Messrs. Simpson, Hill & Co. at our old stand. W. E. WALTERS; J. J. BAKER. April 21, 1870 43 2* - GreeiiT?le and Columbia Railroad Co. Secretary's Office, T Columbia, April IB, 1870. J THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Com? pany will be hcU in Columbia on THURSDAY, 28th inst., at 10 o'clock a. m. All stock represented by proxy requires a iea cent .-.amp for each signature, and no cue but a Stockholder can be a proxy. Stockholders will be passed''to and from the meeting, under the following resolution passed by the Board of Directors; 15lh instant: . Resolved, That Stockholders; and persons who owned stock on the first December Jast, and their wives and children residing with them,-be passed' to the annual meeting in Columbia on the follow? ing conditions, to wit: Each person shall pro? cure a ticket from the Local Agent where he takes the train, and but one ticket shall be issued tr> such person and family, and no free ticket shall be issued to any person after Wednesday, the27th inst. The Conductors will exact pay from 'eYety' Stockholder who does not. prod ice a ticket from the Local Agent. C. V. CARRU*GT,ON,.6eo. April 21,1870 . 43...... % THE POtlCY-JtOLDERS* LIFE AND TONTINE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTH, 29 Broad Street, Charleston, S. HAVING deposited $50,000. with the Comp? troller General for the protection of -itt policy-holders, will issue the usual forms' of Life and Endowment Policies. It it the most liberal Company to the Assured in the World. The Charter guarantees to the assured the cash surrender value of his policy after one annual pre? mium has been paid, except in case of fraud. It is the only purely mutual Company in tht South. It has no Stockholders. All surplus profits must be divided >'mong the policy-holders. It is thoroughly conservative. Its investments are confined by charier to the most solid securities, und it is under management of men of well established ability and integrity. Persons desiring any information will pleaso communicate with any of the officers. WM. MCBURNEY, President, E. P. ALEXANDER, Vice Pres. and Act. GEO. E. BOGGS, Sec. and Gen. Agent. JOHN T. DARBY, M. D., Med. Adviser. JAMES A. HOYT, Local Agent for Andeison, and Dr. THOS. A. EVINS, Medieal Examiner. April 21, 1870 . *3 . FAMILY FLOUR! JUST received, the following lots of Flour?? 60 Barrels State Mills, (extra,)'$10.001' 20 " Berkley Extra Family; $10.50.. 20 " F. Brown's Extra Family, $10.00. 20 M Oakland Superior, $8.50. For sale by BENNETT & KEESE, Southwest corner Briok Range. April 21, 1870 NORTH EIVEB HAY~ 60 Bales North River Hay for sale by BENNETT & KEESE, Southwest corner Brick Ranee, April 21, 1870 _ CANDY. ~" 500 lbs. assorted Candy, in 26 lb. boxes, for sale by BENNETT AKEESB, Southwest corner Brick Range. April 21, 1870 30 DAYS' BILLS. ALL persons indebted to ns on 80 clays' time,* will please come forward And pay up. BENNETT & KEESE, Southwest corner 3rick Range. April 21, 1870 Last in Market. FOUR Barrels Irish Potaloes, just received and for sale by BENNETT & KEESE, Southwest corner Briok Rum; April 31, 1870