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THURSDAY MORNING, OCFR. 6, 1870. UNION REFORM TICKET. For Governor. Hon. R. B. CARPENTER. For Lieut. Governor. Gen. M. C? BUTLER. For Senator. JAMES A. HOYT. For Representative*-, JOHN B. MOORE. Db. JOHN WILSON, JAMES MINER. For County Commissioners, B. F. CRAYTON, W. S. PICKENS, J. W. NORRIS. For Probate Judge, W. W. HUMPHREYS. For School Commissioner. WM. H. HAYNIE. J8?- The numerous favors of our advertising patrons exclude a large amount of interesting matter intended for this issue. S?* We are under obligations to oar friend, Sylvester Bleckley, Esq., for several laie and in? teresting Northern papers. Rev. A. A. Morse will preach in the Presbyterian Church on next Saturday evening, at 7? o'clock, and at 11 o'clock a. m. and 4 p. m. on Sunday next -* ESF We are requested to state that the ladies and friends of the Methodist congregation in? tend giving a Fair and Hot Supper on Thurs? day next, 13th of October. Admission, (in? cluding meat supper,) fifty cents; children, twenty-five cents. SGF We direct attention to the law card of F. B. Hodges, Esq., of Hartwell, Ga., which appears in another column to-day. Mr. Hodges is always prompt and reliable in business mat? ters, and we know him to be a courteous and accomraodatinggentleman. Any of our friends having legal matters across the Savannah re? quiring attention will do well to consult him. Editor Pro Tern. As the editor will be away from the sanctum until the election is over, the services of Rev. W. E. Walters have been secured for that pe? riod. Persons having business with the office will find Mr. J. F. Clinkscales, one of the pro? jectors, always ready to wait upon them. The Election. The Commissioners of Election publish the announcement authorized by law in this issue. It will be observed that the Commissioners have established twenty election precincts, con? veniently distributed throughout the county, and quite accessible to every voter. -?. Another Radical Meeting-. The Radical State Executive Committee an? nounce a series of meetings throughout the State, just before the election, and we observe an appointment for this place on Saturday, 15th of October. We hope they will have the decency to refrain from circulating the stale re? port that Gov. Scott is expected at their meet? ings. That dodge has been tried once too of? ten already. ? Premium List. We are compelled to postpone the publica? tion of the Premium List of the Anderson Farmers' Association until next week. The Executive Committee offer a large nnmber of valuable premiums this year, and it is hoped there will be a lively competition in the various departments. The advertisement of the Sec? retary and Treasurer will be found in another column, and the attention of members and ex? hibitors is specially directed thereto. -e? Liberal Arrangement We are authorized to state that the Green? ville and Columbia and Blue Ridge Railroads will convey articles intended for exhibition at the Third Annual Fair of the Anderson Farm? ers' Association free of charge. All persons wishing to attend said Fair will be passed over these Roads, going and returning, for one fare, from the 1st to the 5th of November, inclusive. Our exchanges in Greenville, Abbeville and Walhalla will confer a favor by giving the above an insertion. A Disappointment The citizens of this county were truly disap? pointed on Monday last, as there were none of the gentlemen present who were advertised to speak on that occasion. Large numbers of people from every section came here, in com? pliance with the invitation which had been ex? tended through these columns, and they were naturally anxious to know the reason for the failure of the speakers to attend. But it was not in our power to gratify their inquiries, and we are yet without any information as to the oause of the disappointment. -* Terrible Freshet After a* unusually protracted drought, Vir? ginia has been visited by one of the most di? sastrous floods recorded in modern times. The rain commenced falling last Thursday, and the telegraphic accounts since that time are per? fectly appalling. The freshet embraced the upper valley of Virginia, along the Shenan doah, and in the region about Lynch burg. Millions of property has been swept away, and the destruction of railroad bridges, buildings of all kinds, grain, tobacco, fences, cattle, hogs, horses, &c., is incalculable. The number of mills and dams destroyed within the range of the flood is estimated at fifty. Many lives were lost at various points, and tho details are per? fectly heartrending. Tho principal streams upon which this great destruction ensued' aro the Shenandoah and James Rivers. We regret that our space is too limited for the publication of the recent dispatches concerning this terri? ble disaster. Importance of the Governor's Election. It is asserted that undue importance has been given to the election of Governor in the pres? ent campaign, and that there is greater neces? sity to put honest men in the Legislature, in order to reform the abuses of past legislation. We will readily admit all that is claimed as to the prime necessity for sending good and true men to both branches of the General Assembly. But the people should not overlook the vast im portance of electiug a Governor in harmony with the prevailing sentiment for Retrench? ment and Reform. Aside from the immense power wielded by the Governor in pardoning criminals and making appointments of public officials, the authority vested in the Chief Mag? istrate to veto all measures enacted by the Gen eral Assembly is alone sufficient to induce the most vigorous efforts in behalf of electing an honest, capable and impartial Governor. It is admitted by men of all shades of political opinion that neither the Radical or Reform parties will be able to control the Governor by a two-thirds vote in the next Legislature. Titus, if Gov. Scott is re-elected, and there should be a majority of both Houses opposed to him, it would be quite easy for him to veto any meas ure, good or bad, they might propose; and not having the necessary two-thirds against him, the Legislature would virtually be controlled 'by the Governor on all questions of public mo? ment. The people must not be misled by any specious arguments, but work manfully for the redemption of the State. It is vitally impor? tant, for the successful establishment of an honest government, that the next Governor should be in full accord with the present de? mand for low taxes and prudent expenditure of the public funds. On the one hand, Judge Carpenter is pledged to secure this boon to the tax-payers, in the event of his election. On the other hand, Gov. Scott has not uttered a syllable during this canvass that gives the slightest hope of any effort upon his part to re? lieve the masses of these enormities and op? pressions. It is a question of plain, common sense as to whom the people will support, and we have no fears that the ingenious devices and miserable subterfuges concocted by the Radical party, and its aiders and abettors, will deceive the people, white or colored. -+, Anderson County. We have been kindly furnished with the an? nexed statement of the number of acres and square miles in the several townships, by Wm. S. Hall, Esq. Deputy Surveyor. The fractions in acres and square miles are omitted: No. Townships. Acres. Square Miles. 1. Fork, 30,940 48 2. Pendleton, 33,758 52 3. Garvin, 38,570 60 4. Brushy Creek, 34,685 54 5. Rock Mills, 21,478 33 6. Centreville, 30,382 47 7. Hopewell, 24,456 38 8. Williamston, 29,797 46 9. Savannah, 28,147 43* 10. Varennes, 29,614 46 11. Broadway, 26,605 41 12. Belton, ' 26,321 41 13. Corner, 25,634 40 14. Hall, 25,685 40 15. Martin, 29,260 45 16. HoneaPath 33,931 53 Total number of acres in Andersen county, 469,271; total number of square miles, 733. Nominated for Congress. Delegates from various counties in the Third Congressional District met in Columbia on Tuesday evening, September 27th, for the pur? pose of nominating a candidate for Congress. On motion, Col. J. P. Thomas was called upon to preside over the Convention, and Mr. W. E. Carwile requested to act as Secretary. The name of John E. Bacon, Esq., of EdgeficM was placed before the Convention, and he was unanimously nominated to represent this Con? gressional District in the next Congress of the United States. Judge Bacon has already ren? dered efficient service in the cause of Reform, and having received the endorsement of the party, it is our duty to unite upon him at once and endeavor to elect him as our Representa? tive in Congress. The Valiant H?ge. It was announced last week that Solomon L. H?ge had been commissioned as Brigadier General, and had set out upon a mission to Laurens. He reached that place on Saturday, and after consulting the immaculate Joe Crews, returned next morning, without the object of his visit be?ng made konwn to the public. The Laurensville Herald thns notices oar valiant Representative: "The newly appointed Gener? al, it is supposed, will grace his spurs, having distinguished himself as a foot-knight in 1868, in a remarkable night retreat through Ander? son county." We presume that H?ge will be about as punctual in the performance of mili? tary duties as he has been in Congress, and will absent himself only when it is necessary for his health. BQF Hon. W. P. Price, of Lumpkin, has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for Congress from the Sixth District of Georgia. Mr. Price was formerly editor of the Greenville Eiderprisc, and was a member of the South Carolina Legislature for several years. He re? moved to Dahlonega, Ga., which is his native town, just after the war closed, and is now a member of the Georgia Legislature. His abil? ities and moral worth entitle him to the highest positions in the power of the people to bestow, and we take pleasure in recording the fact that this just recognition of his services has been made. The nomination of Mr. Price is equiva? lent to election, as the Democracy of that Dis? trict are largely in the majority. Gen. Robert E. Lee. Thousands of hearts all over the South will thrill with sorrowful emotions at the annexed dispatch from Richmond,, dated last Monday "The Lexington Gazette painfully announces that Gen. R. E. Lcc was stricken with paraly? sis on the 28th ult., since which time he has been altogether speechless. The entire com? munity are bowed with sorrow at this affliction t? the old hero, which they regard as a mourn? ful event to the State." The condition of tel? egraphs and railroads in Virginia prevents the confirmation or details of this sad announce? ment. JUgy* The Circuit Court was still in session yesterday, engaged upon Equity business. Is Gov. Scott a Public Speaker ? The friends and adherents of the present Chief Magistrate of South Carolina allege that the reason he has not appeared before the peo? ple in this campaign lies in the fact that he is not a public speaker, and that Judge Carpenter could literally use him up on the stump. We have no doubt as to the latter statement, but must defer as to the assertion that he is not a public speaker. Did he not travel over seven hundred miles, away from the capital of Aw "beloved State," and there make a speech de? famatory of every decent man in the common? wealth ? When Gov. Scott charged in Wash? ington last March that South Carolina was a nest of assassins, and declared that the Win? chester rifle was the best law to govern the freemen of this State, he was making a public speech, most certainly. This celebrated effort was very unsuccessful, it is true, as a campaign argument, but nevertheless it was made by Gov. Scott in the presence of hundreds, and it does not become him, or his aiders and abettors, to deny his capacity to get upon the stump in the present canvass. Furthermore, in order to draw the colored people to their mass meetings in the up-country, the Radical leaders have always and invariably circulated the report that Gov. Scott was to be present and make a speech to them. It would seem, therefore, that like a great many other Radical arguments, they would have the white people of this State believe one thing and the negroes understand another thing. To the whites, Gov. Scott is excused from speaking on the ground of his inability to cope with Judge Carpenter; while to the colored people, the idea is continually kept before them that Gov. Scott was about to descend from his lofty place and give them counsel in true Radical style. The truth is, and all honest men must admit it, that Gov. Scott feels secure in the con? fidence of the negroes, and he does not care for the good opinion of the white people, so long as he can manipulate the negro vote and have the colored people follow him blindly. He is the Governor of one party and one race, to the exclusive of the ofuer party and his own race. Else why does not Gov. Scott answer the charges made against him by the Reform candidates? He has not deigned a reply, and has shown an utter contempt for the white people on all occasions. This he will continue to do, if re elected, and he should retain the affection and devotion of tt$ black race. But we have strong hopes that this enchanting picture will be changed on the 19th of October, and that Gov. Scott will realize the fact that he can no longer keep the colored man in abject slavery to his person and party. -:-? Through Tickets to New York. We are advised by Col. Samuel B. Pickens, General Ticket Agent of the South Carolina Railroad, that "through tickets" from Ander? son to New York, via Charleston, have been put on sale at the Anderson depot. The price is $27.25, which is very much cheaper than by any other route. Splendid steamships are on the line, and elegant accommodations furnished. Meals and state-rooms arc included, of course, while on efcjpboard. Steamers sail regularly from Charleston on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays._ PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY. SEPTEMBER TERM, 1870. We, the Grand Jury of Anderson County, herewith submit the following presentment: 1. That we have not been able to examine carefully the public officers, but so far as our information extends, we find them in good con? dition and properly kept. 2. That we have carefully examined the jail, and find it properly and neatly kept, the rooms well policed and the prisoners well cared for; but we find that certain repairs heretofore re? commended, in our presentment at January term, have not been complied with, and in ad? dition thereto, we recommend that two bunks for each room, large enough for two persons to sleep on, be furnished in the jail. 3. That we have, through a committee of our members carefully examined the condition of our Poor House, and we are pleased to learn that the wisdom of the law, founded in hu? manity, for the guardian, protection and care of the indigent poor, and others who are sub? jects of our sympathy and care, are in every re? spect well and properly cared for, the houses occupied by the inmates and the yards thereto attached are properly policed. Certain repairs, &c, were recommended by the Grand Jury at the last sitting of the Court, which were prompt? ly and faithfully complied with, and we are proud now to state that we believe every pro? tection and comfort is afforded to the unfortu? nate inmates of our Poor House that Christian virtue and humanity demands. Connected with the institution, we find a small farm in a high state of cultivation, at least so far as we are able to examine. This year three hundred and sixteen bushels of wheat was raised upon the farm, and thirty and one-half bushels of that amount was raised upon about one acre of ground, and there is now a very fine prospect for a corn crop. The present Steward reports that, since he has had charge of the Poor House, forty-three children have been taken away, and that fifty-six paupers still remain. Seventeen of that number are helpless, nine idiots and six that have fits, and sixteen children. The remaining number arc constituted of such per? sons as are able to render some assistance upon the farm and about the premises, and they are to the extent of their ability, without excep? tion, used for the benefit of the institution, and we hold that the customs and rules of the in? stitution, the care aud protection of its inmates, arc a high vindication of the civilization of the age in which we live and of the humanity of the citizens of this County. 4. That, in reference to the public roads in the Coun ty, wo are pleased to state that many of them are in excellent condition, which re? flects credit upon many neighborhoods and communities, but regret to know that in other neighborhoods and communities this important public duty has been neglected, and we desire to call the attention of the proper authorities to the same. In reference to the public bridges, we find that repairs or new bridges should be had at Smith's Mills, Broadmouth and Gccr's Bridge, and in reference to these a careful ex? amination of the proper authorities is invited. 5. We recommend that the Petit Juries be furnished with arm chairs, and that the Grand Jury room be furnished with chairs and a table. G. We recommend that nn Act entitled "An Act to allow Administrators, Executors and other fiduciaries to sell certain evidences of in? debtedness," &c, be so amended as to extend relief to such persons who were regarded good at the time, but owing to subsequent develop? ments and the Homestead Law are not good. We recommend that they be also included in the Bill, under such safeguards as the wisdom of the Legislature may direct. 7. We recommend that the offices of Auditor and Treasurer be elected by the people of the County, and that the Assessors be elected by the citizens of the Township where they serve. But, in our opinion, many of these offices might be dispensed with, and we trust that this mat? ter will be carefully considered by the Legisla? ture at its next meeting. 8. We recommend that the Grand Jury con? tinue to be drawn annually, as we believe this to be to the best interest of the County. 9. We recommend that the right to traverse and the paying of State witnesses be repealed. 10. We find the present fee bill grievous and oppressive, and especially to the poor. We therefore recommend that the new fee bill be repealed and the old fee bill be reinstated. 11. We hold by the Constitution the citizens of this State have a right to elect their Justices of the Peace, and we recommend that the pow? er given to the Governor to appoint be revoked, and that the election be given to the public, according to the provisions of the Constitution. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. 0. NORRIS, Foreman. EEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE. On the 17th day of March, 1870, Judge James L. Orr was interviewed by a correspondent of the New York Tribune, and gave utterance to the following severe denunciation of the Rad? ical party, with which he is now associated: "The results of the last three years have sat? isfied the people that all the present evils of which they complain might have been averted by showing to the colored voters that they intend to maintain their new rights. Large numbers of the best men in South Carolina are even now willing to espouse Republican principles, and would doubtless do so but for the distrust which, as gentlemen of character and intelligence, they naturally entertain toward those who, by accident? al circumstances, have been placed in the lead of the Republican party?men who do not, and never did enjoy public confidence ; men who arc ignorant, corrupt, dishonest and unfit, by reason of their early associations, for decent society.? They were adroit enough, however, to make the more ignorant among the negroes believe them to be their best friends, and by employing all the arts of the demagogue, and an unscrupulous use of disgraceful agencies, they succeeded in being elected to the most important offices in the State." ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? Gen. Hampton will address a mass meet? ing of the Union Reform party in Charleston on next Tuesday. ? The U. S. Supreme Court has abolished the rule requiring its lawyers to take the iron? clad oath. ? Benjamin Mordecai, a prominent citizen and old merchant of Charleston, will shortly remove to New Orleans. ? General Ripley and other American offi? cers, at Paris, are organizing a system of rifle pits on the plan which proved bo successful in our war. ? Mrs. Jane T. H. Cross, wife of Dr. Joseph Cross, and widely known as an accomplished writer, died in Kentucky on Thursday night last. ? Dr. Payne, of Newberry, was accidentally shot on Monday last by the discharge of his own gun, from the effects of which he died in about four hours. ? This year's cotton crop in Mississippi promises to exceed anything ever heard of in the State since the famous crop of 1860, if, in? deed, it does not exceed the one of that year. ? The Democratic Convention in the Fifth Congressional District of Georgia nominated Gen. R. W. Casswell for the iorty-first and Judge W. M. Reese for the Forty-second Con? gress. ? An armed force of negroes went upon the plantation of Mr. David Dickson, near Sparta, Ga., and set fire to the largest gin house owned by that extensive cotton planter. The loss is between four and five thousand dollars. ? The military preparations of Russia are proceeding on a gigantic scale. The Moscow Gazette says Russia " loses power because France is no longer a counterpoise of Prussia, who is now able to assault her neighbors with impunity." ? At Antioch Church, Edgeficld county, seven miles North of the Court House, a diffi? culty occurred on Sunday between Robert D. Brunson and James M. Holson and others, in which several of the parties were wounded, one of them seriously. ? M. S. Dover, of Lafayette, Tenn., while attempting to kill his wife, was shot and mor? tally wounded by her brother, Andrew Kincadc, aged sixteen. Dover, after beating his wife, drew a pistol and fired at her, when young Kincade drew a pistol and shot him through the body. ? It is said that the present Congress will, when it meets in December, repeal the act passed at the last session which removes the ne? cessity of taking the iron-clad oath, by those whose disabilities have been removed. This will prevent members from taking seats in the next Congress who cannot take the test oath. ? Hon. Joseph Crews has been made a Co . loncl on the Staff of His Excellency Governor R. K. Scott. Joseph's exploits as a loan bro? ker in the Legislature, and as a volunteer commander of the militia of Laurcns, in their late attack upon a carriage containing two old ladies, are bringing at last their reward. ? Gov. Scott made application last week to the United States military authorities for troops, and a company of regulars, numbering fifty, were sent to Laurens, with Col. Smith in com? mand. At the same time three detachments were forwarded to Newberry under Maj. Brcc dan. Hic Laiircnsville Herald repo;t< that su? preme quiet reigns in that section. ? It is proposed to have a reunion of the graduaics of the late State Military Academy in the city of Charleston, on the 8th day of De? cember next. Colonel Branch, the president of the old association, has authorized this no? tice, and wc arc requested to state that the Rev. Joseph B. Cottrell, a distinguished graduate, now of Union Springs, Alabama, will deliver an address. ? Peter H. Scott, agent of the Southern Ex? press, tried at Laurcns C. H. in October, 1S(59, for robbing the company's safe while iu his charge, was discharged on Tuesday last. He was sentenced to twelve months in the peni? tentiary, his imprisonment (having failed to give bail) in jail to be computed, and pending an appeal to the Supreme Court, tho prisoner serves out his sentence. ? The surrender of Strasbourg is essentially the most important success which the Prussians have achieved since Sedan. The possession of the city gives them the whole line of railway from Strasbourg to Paris, thereby shortening their line of communication greatly, and ren? dering it more secure. In addition, it releases the large army under Von Werder, which has been operating against the city, and which is now free to operate with the armies at Metz or Paris, if needed. Importakt to Tobacco Dealers.?The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has directed that the laws in relation to stamping tobacco be rigidly enforced, viz: that stamps used on tobacco boxes must be put upon the sides of the box, instead of the head, as heretofore. The stamp must be so affixed that it will lap over upon two sides of the box. This will pre? vent the use of the same stamp for more than one box. Hitherto it has been an easy matter to remove the head of the box without defac? ing the stamp, and thu3 enable those who were disposed to defraud the government to use the same head in a dozen or more different boxes. Dealers who have tobacco stamped upon the heads of boxes will insure the safety of their stock by at once stamping the boxes upon the sides. Revenue officers are instructed to seize all tobacco not thus stamped. ? Wm. F. Packer, ex-Governor of Pennsyl? vania, died on the 27th ult., at Williamsport in that State, aged 64 years. Mr. Packer received a liberal education, and as long ago as 1830be? came prominent in the politics of Pennsylva? nia, a prominence which he maintained through the changes and vicissitudes of forty years. In politics Mr. Packer was a Democrat. His gubernatorial term of office extended from 1858 to 1861. In the former year he was the Democratic candidate for Governor. His op? ponent ou the Republican ticket was David Wilmot, author of the '"Wilmot Proviso." A third ticket, the American, was in the field. Mr. Packer defeated Wilmot by 42,751 majori? ty, and his majority over all was 14,619. Through his long life, both as a man and as a politician, Mr. Packer enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens, and in his death Pennsylvania is deprived of one of her worthiest and most honored citizens. ? As a matter of public interest we state that taxes on gross receipts and sales, except those on tobacco, spirits, and wines, will expire on October 1st, ana the income tax on incomes over ?2,000 will be 2J per cent. After the date, the use of stamps on promissory notes for less than $100, and also receipts, checks, and drafts, will expire. On deeds, leases,, and contracts, the tax remains. UNION REFORM MEETINGS. The Central Executive Committee of the Union Reform Party for Anderson County have made the following appointments for political meetings to be held at the times and places mentioned, and would urge upon the sub-com? mittees in their respective neighborhoods to make all necessary arrangements. The nomi? nees of the Union Reform Party for Senator and Representatives will address the people upon these occasions. All are cordially invited to attend: Brown's Muster Ground, Thursday, October 6. Holland's Store, Friday, " 7. Sherard's, Saturday, " 8. Milford's, Monday, " 10. Mt, Bethel, Tuesday, " 11. Neal's Creek, Wednesday, " 12. Pendleton, Thursday, " 13. Greenwood, Friday, " 14. John Long's Store, Saturday, " 15. By order of the Committee. B. F. CRAYTON, Chm'n. Cen. Ex. Committee for Anderson County. SPECIAL NOTICES. THIS CELEBRATED MEDICINE Has won a deservedly high reputation as an alleviator of pain aud a preserver of health. It has become a HOUSEHOLD REMEDY, ^ from the fact that it gives immediate and permanent relief. It is a purely vegetable preparation, made from the best aud purest materials, safe to keep and to use in ovory fam? ily. It is recommended by physicians and persons of all classes, and to-day, after a public trial of thirty years?the average lifo of man?it stands unrivalled and unexcelled, spreading its usefulness over the wide world. Its large and increasing sale afford* positive evidence of its endu? ring fume. We do not deem it necessary to say much in its favor as one small bottle will do more to convince you of its efficacy than all the advertisements in the world. Give it one fair trial and you would not be without it fur ten times its cost. Directions accompany each bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25 cts., 50 cts., and Si per bottle. A Torpid System. Sometimes, without any assignable cause, the physical strength and animal spirits give way, and a strange torpor falls alike on the body and intellect. There is little or no pain, perhaps, but the natural vigor and elasticity of the nervous and muscular system seems to have departed, and an indifference to the pleasures of life, and even of its grave responsibilities, takes the place of that earnest in? terest in both which, characterize* every well balanced miud when in a healthy condition. This slate of partial collapse is often the premonitory symptoms of somu serious malady. It indicates unmista? kably that tho vital powers are languishing and need a stimulant. In such cases the effect of a few doses of Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters is wonderfully beneficial. The great tonic wakes up the system from its drowse. The secretion* and the circulation receive a new impetu. Tho relaxed nerves recover their elasticity under the operations of the specific, like the slackened strength of a musical instrument in the process of tuning. Lethargy and debility are replaced by ?nergy and vigor, tho spirits rise, and lile that almost seemed a burden while the season of depression lasted, becomes once more enjoyable. That such a radical change should be produced by a remedy en? tirely devoid of the powerful alkaloids a?d minerals so extensively used in modem practice, may seem incredible to those who pin their faith on the medicinal efficacy of active poisons, but if these skeptics will take the trouble lo enquire of those who have tested the corrective aud alterative virtues or the Hitters under the circumstances described, they will find the statement to be true. Important to Builders. Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Mouldings, aud all the materials necessary to finish a home in proper style can be obtained at the lowest market rates direct from the manufacturer, P. P.Toale, Charleston, S. ('., who has the largest and most complete manufactory of such articles in the Southern States. Sie his advertisement iu another column. MASONIC DIRECTORY. *S- Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., meets at Anderson c. H. on the first Monday night in every month, at V/j o'clock. E. FRANKLIN, Secretary. ?2- Hiram Lodge, No. C8, A. F. M., meet* at Auderson C. H. on the second Mouday night iu every month, at V/, o'clock. E. FRANKLIN, Secretary. JOS' Pendleton Lodge, No. 34, A. F. M., meets at Pendle? ton on tho Saturday on or beforo tho full moon In each month, at 3 o'clock p. m. W. H. D. GAILLARD, Secretary. Living Arch Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M., meets at Pen? dleton on the Saturday ou or beforu tho full moon in each month, at 7 o'clock p. m. M. L. SHARPE, Secretary. ?ST Williamston Lodge, No. 21, A. F. M., meets at Wil? liams ton on tho Thursday on or after the full moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a m. J. R. WILSON, Secretary. tS3J- Rclton Lodge, No. 130, A. F. M., meets at Bclton on the Thursday on or before tho full moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a. m. W. 0. ALEXANDER, Secretary. #g- Hormon Lodge, No. 110, A. F. M., meets at Milford's on the first Saturday in every month, at 10 o'clock a. m. G. W. BELCHER, Secretary. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Oct. 8, 1870. Cotton.?To-day, middlings command 12J^. CHABtESTOlC, Oct. 9. Cotton firmer?middlings 14j^. Sales, 600 bales. New York, Oct. 5. Cotton dull?uplands 1GJ^ Gold, 18%. : LATEST QUOTATIONS OF SOUTHERN SECURITIES, IX CHARLESTON, S. C, Corrected Weekly by A. C. KAUFMAN, Broker, No. 25 Broad Street. SEPTEMBER 30, ISTt. State Securities.?South Carolina, old, 82 to ?; do new, 70 to ?; do, registered stock, ex int 70. City Securities? Augusta,Ga.,Bonds, ? to 80-,Charl?s ton, S. C, Stock, ex-div., ? to 4S; do. Fire Loan Bonds, ? to 06; Columbia, S. C, Bonds. ? to 00, Railroad Bonds.?Blue Ridge, (first mortgage,) ? to 60; Charleston and Savannah, ? to 65; Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ? to 85; Cberaw and Darlington, ? to 83; Greenville and Columbia, (first mortgage,) ? to 85; do, (State guarantee,) ? to 65; Northeastern, ?to 87; Saran nah and Charleston, (first mortgage,) ? to 78; do, (Stat* guarantee,) ? to 69; South Carolina, ? to 75; do, 71; Spar tanburg and Union, ? to 55. Railroad Stocks.?Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ? to 40; Greenville and Columbia, to IV.; Northeastern, 1.J to ; Savannah and Charleston, ? to 31; South Carolina, (whole shares,) ? to 38 j do, (half shares,) Exchange, Ac.?New York Sight, V. 114; Silver, 103 to 105. '* to 19. par; Gold, 111 to south carolina bank bills. *Bank of Charleston.......,;' ' 'Via *Bank of Newberry.'"?.""....,~"~!.??-? Bank of Camdcn.?.-- ""^^ffffS"1 Bank of Georgetown.,..,_~~..Z'~....'Z.\a??? Baak of South Carolina._.?._ g@? Bank of Chester_...........Zl4@? Bank of Hamburg._.?.~12@? Bank of State S. C., prior to 1861._._~............_45@? Bauk of State of S. C, issue 1861 and 1862. ?Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of Charleston_ ?Peoples's Bank of Charleston. *Union Bank of Charleston., ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (old)...-?@?? 'Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (new)...?@? State Bank of Charleston.8@? Fanners' and Exchange Bank of Charleston. 1@? Exchange Bank of Columbia. 7@? Commercial Bank of Columbia.14@? Merchants' Bank of Cheraw.?.?.. 5?? Planters' Bank of Fairficld.5@?? State of South Carolina Bills Receivable._90?? City of Charleston Change Bills. * Bills marked thus (*) are being redeemed at th? Bank Counters of each. Jan 18,1S70 29 ly M^lSOISTIO fair TO BE HOLDEN AT ANDERSON C. H. ON THE 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th November Next* THROUGH the liberality of friends, and the active ex? ertions of the Ladles and Gentlemen appointed to solicit donations for this purpose, the Committee of Arrange? ments have the pleasure of announcing to the public that a MASONIC FAIR will begin at Anderson 0. H. on Tues? day evening, November 1st, and continue every evening until Friday, November 4th, inclusive. All articles offered for sale at this Fair will bo charged for at reasonable rates, and in all respects tho management of this Fair will be upon Masonic principles, so that none may go away dissatisfied. Refreshments will be furnished every evening in great variety at the Masonic nail, where the Fair wUI be held; and through the kindness of the Executive Committee of tho Agricultural Society, refreshments will also be fur? nished during the day-time at the Agricultural Fair Grounds. The proceeds of the Masonic Fair will be c.evoted exclu? sively to the payment of the mortgaged debt of Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., and it is hoped that \ liberal pat? ronage will be extended by the public gcnenJly. S. M. PEGG. "I J. B. CLARK, JNO. B. MOORE, I H. GARRISON, \ Com. of Arrangements. S.H.LANGSTON, R. S. BAILEY, N.KJSULLIVAN.j Notice to the Committees on Donations* The members of the Committees, male and female, ap? pointed to solicit donations for the Masonic Fair, will please meet the undersigned at Masonic Hall at 11 o'clock a. m. on Saturday, the 15th day of October, prepared to re? port fully, if possible, and turn over all the monies collect? ed upon their respective lists. As to other articles con? tributed, wc will make arrangements on that day for their delivery. It is exceedingly important that every member of tbo Committees should be present, and that they should be able to make a full report of donations obtained by them ; and where money has been subscribed on tbeir lists, that lhcy*should be prepared to turn over the entire amount, sc that the Committee of Arrangements may receive the ag? gregate sum, and go forward at onco in tho discharge of their duty. It is truly gratifying to state that the news from various members of the Committee is flattering in the extreme, and it is hoped that all will work industriously between now and the 15th of October to secure the largest contri? butions in their power. R. S. HULL, Chairman Committee on Donations. Sept 29.1870 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS. g?- The many friends of WM. H. HAYNIE, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the office of School Commissioner for Anderson County at the ensuing election. ??T The friends of F. M. WELB0RN re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner for Anderson Coun? ty at the ensuing election. 86y The friends of Moj. V7. W. HUMPHREYS beg leave to present his name as a candidate for re election to the office of Probate Judge for An? derson County. The many friends of Dr. JOHN WILSON respectfully nominate him as a candidate for re? election to the House of Representatives. The namo of the Hon. JOHN WILSOlf is presented as a candidate for the Senate, irre? spective of party nominations. Occupying t\ conservative position, by a long legislative expe? rience, he is best fitted to wield a commanding; influence. The people have and will trust him. fltf^- The many friends of Col. WARREN D W1LKES, without regard to party names or party nominations, offer his name to the peopl? of An? derson County as a candidate for the House of Representatives. Sound, reliable and conserva? tive, no man would exert a more salutary influ? ence in that body. BST The many friends of WILLIAM PERRY, Esq., nominate him as a candidate for the Legis? lature, believing all parties can safely unite and! elect, him._ Kay- The friends of JOHN SCOTT MURRAY, BALL ARD D. DEAN and KENNON BREA ZEALE, announce them as candidates for County Commissioners tor the County of Anderson at the ensuing election. Mast Friends. jjcjf- The friends of A. O. NORRIS announce him as a candidate for the office of Jndge of Probate for the County of Anderson at the ensu? ing election. His political disabilities have been removed by the Senate of the United States, but failed to pass the House of Representatives for 1 want of time before adjournment, bat will pass in time to take the office if elected. SST The friends of JOHN C. HORTON, Esq., would respectfully nominate him as a candidate for County Commissioner at the ensuing election. The friends of GEORGE W. HAMMOND would respectfully announce him as a candidate for Probate Judge of Anderson County at the next election, without regard to party politics. The friends of JOSEPH T. KING would respectfully beg leave to re-nominate him as a candidate for School Commissioner of Anderson County. EST We are authorized to announce the name of REV. WILLIAM R. PARKER as an indepen? dent Republican candidate to represent Anderson County in the next House of Representatives. He will do justice to all parties, without regard to race or color.