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JltttJersfltt ?iriTHigfitrrv. THURSDAY M0B5IK0, SOT. 10,1870. The Governorhas appointed Dr. J. H. Reed, of Anderson, a Notary Public. -^?-. tGT Wt are requested to state that there will be an extra train from Anderson to Walhalla on Monday next, leaving Anderson at 7} o'clock a. m. The Circuit Court begins-at Walhalla on that day. -?-. ?T* Ex-President Davis, at a recent meet? ing in Richmond of soldiers of the 1st? Con? federacy, paid an eloquent tribute to the mem? ory of Gen. Lee. It is the first time he has made a formal address since the banner of the Confederacy was foiled, and we regret that it cannot appear in our columns until next week. The Next Legislature. This body will convene on the fourth Mon? day in November, in accordance with the pro? vision of the Constitution fixing the time of meeting in regular session. The Radicals claim that it will be ccmposed as follows: Sen? ate?Republicans, 26; Democrats, 5. House of Representatives?Republicans, 104; Demo? crats, 20. Republican majority on joint ballot, 105. Tile Monument Association. The annual meeting of the South Carolina Monument Association will be held in Colrnn bia to-day, (Thursday,) November 10th. A full attendance has been requested, as business e? importance will be brought before the meet? ing.. District managers of the Association, who may be in Columbia at the time, are specially requested to be present, and report to the Vice Presidents Tue Georgetown limes. The last number of this esteemed journal an? nounces the retirement of John W. Tarbox, Esq., from tbe copartnership of Tarbox &Doar, and that his interest has been purchased by Prof. P- C. Dozier, late of Greenville. Mr. Tarbox has been connected with the Times for fcventy years. Our friend Dozier has experi? ence and ability, and we do not doubt will ma? terially increase the interest of its columns. He has our warmest wishes for success. Elections this Week. Tuesday last was a great day in seventeen States of the Union. Members of Congress, and State and local officers, were elected in the fol? lowing: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massa? chusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Mis? souri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Before the election, much excitement pre? vailed in nearly all of these States, but especi? ally in New York, where the mil itary has been sent by the Government to preserve the peace with the bayonet, which means to control the election. -4? . Grand lodge of South Carolina. The Annual Communication will be holden in Charleston on Tuesday next, 15th of Novem? ber. Not only representatives and delegates, but all Master Masons will be passed over the various Railroads by paying full fare at tbe point of starting, and will be furnished with return tickets upon their showing a certificate of membership from the Lodge to which they belong. The subordinate Lodges will furnish all Masons and their families, who desire to visit Charleston at that time, with certificates under the seal of the Lodge, or under the pri? vate- seel *? the Master or Secretary. It is ex? pected that there will be a full representation, as business of importance will come before the Grand Lodge. ?TT-O Result of the State Election, The State Board of Canvassers are at work to ascertain the result of the election held on the 10th of last month, and it may reasonably be expected that sometime before Christmas we will know the exact result of the election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. So much for the general election law enacted by our last Legislature. Enough is known, however, to place Gov. Scott's majority in the neighborhood of 35,000. The Republicans have triumphed in every Congressional District, and South Carolina will be represented in the Forty-Second Congress by Messrs. Rainey, DeLarge, Elliott and Wallace, ?the three first-named colored men. We be? lieve it is an improvement upon the delegation sent to the present Congress?Whittemore, Bowen and Huge. Which is Right? The Charleston Daily Republican claims that Anderson will be represented in the next Leg? islature as follows: A Republican Senator and two Republican Representatives, with one Rep? resentative a Reformer. On the other hand, the Charleston Daily News alleges that Ander? son has elected a Reform Senator and three Representatives. Which is right? Tbe suc? cessful candidates, with the exception of Dr. John Wilson, were nominated as independent candidates, received the unanimous nupport of the Radical party in the election, but declined to express any preference as to the Radical and Reform parties daring the canvass. We can? not define their positions, and would like an explanation from, onr Charleston cotemporaries as to the method of arriving at their respective conclusions. Political Outrages.?The Charleston Re? publican recently alleged that "we are making progress in South Carolina," and cited as proof that "the Democratic press denounce late po? litical outrages." In reply, the Yorkville En? quirer neatly disposes of the question as follows : Tbe Democratic press of South Carolinahave universally condemned the reconstruction laws of Congress, the election and militia laws of this State, and the Union League. These are the prominent political outrages committed since the war. So far as riots, mobs, ku klux and personal frays are concerned (which con? stitute what the Republican calls political out? rages,) the press of South Carolina condemns them also; out they are denounced as violations of law and order?not distorted into political contentions. In some instances a grain of al? lowance is made for tbe provocation given, but no lawlessness is ever defended. And if those cases are elosely examined, it will generally be found that violations of law are the results of "political outrage" committed on the people. The Masonic Fair. The programme of the Masonic Fair was fully carried out on "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last. The entertainment on Tuesday evening, alluded to last week, raised the expec? tations of friends and strangers, and a large au? dience was in attendance when the Fair opened on Wednesday evening. The display of fancy articles, and the beautiful array of cakes and refreshments of all kinds, in the second story of the Masonic building, were truly attractive and tempting, while the substantial supper spread in the Lodge room was no less enticing to the hundreds of hungry people then and there assembled. Thursday afternoon the building was thrown open at two o'clock, and many visitors from the country availed themselves of the opportunity to inspect and patronize the establishment. And again at night the Hall was crowded with an eager and gratified audience, to whom was disposed a large portion of the articles and viands offered for sale. Friday afternoon the Hall was again opened, and the Fair most liberally patronized. But it was on Friday evening, when the closing scenes were enacted, that the Hall was most densely crowded. The general desire for a repetition of the Charades induced the managers to add this attraction without extra charge for admittance. Hence, the entire Hall was literally filled with ladies and gentlemen. Three Charades were performed to the intense delight and gratifica? tion of those present, and it was unanimously agreed that the actors had surpassed their efforts on Tuesday night. Mr. F. rendered a "Bur? lesque on Jenny Lind" in admirable style, and at the close of the entertainment, "Old Bob Ridley" made his appearance, and "snatched the dilapidated linen off the shrubbery," to use the polite expression of a popular phrase. The ladies in charge of the tables were industriously engaged during the evening in disposing of the articles yet for sale, and combined with auctions and raffling, great success was achieved. After a reasonable time had been thus occupied, the Committee of Arrangements permitted the worshippers of Terpsichore to "trip the light fantastic" to the music of a string band, and the Masonic Fair was closed with joyous and happy memories which will scarcely be effaced by Time's remorseless hand. The refreshment saloon at the Agricultural Fair on Thursday and Friday was managed successfully, and received a liberal support. That the Masonic Fair was a complete and overwhelming success, socially and pecuniarily, none will attempt to deny. The ladies worked energetically, and to them is due the highest praise for their noble efforts. The fraternity will seek an early opportunity to express their gratitude in more fitting words that we can command. It is estimated that the proceeds of the Fair, over and above expenses, will amount to $1,000. -?s> Third Annual Fair of Anderson Farmers' Association. The most successful exhibition of industry and skill, under the auspices of the Anderson j Farmers' Association, came off last week.? Wednesday was occupied exclusively in the j reception and entry of articles, and the Secre? tary's office was thronged with exhibitors until noon of Thursday. The spacious and magnifi? cent building, constructed as the workshups of the Blue Ridge Railroad, had been kindly placed at the disposal of the Association, and proved I eminently adapted to the wants of the occasion. ! Indeed, the exhibition hall was so much larger than usual, it was difficult to convince the un? initiated that the Fair was equal in point of attraction to last year. The number of entries, however, exceeded previous Fairs in many of the departments, and it is our decided opinion that this deserved to rank at the head of the list. We will not attempt to give a full description of the Agricultural Fair. Official duties p ??e vented a minute examination of all the articles and animals on exhibition. We were especial? ly delighted with the display of field crops, and fully believe that the specimens of corn, ; cotton, wheat, turnips and potatoes cannot be I surpassed. The orchard and nursery embraced quite a variety, and receives due attention from the committee in their report elsewhere pub? lished. Native wines were presented in great variety, and the competent judges appointed, to I decide upon their respective merits acknowl? edged it difficult to arrive at a satisfactory con? clusion, where so many superior specimens were offered. The household department was exceedingly full, and made a tempting display of fine butter, preserves, pickles, vinegar, lard and a variety of other necessary concomitants of the household, including beautiful specimens of bread, admirably suited as a model for housewives. The needle and fancy work de? partment was smaller than usual, owing to the fact that 60 many ladies had been engaged in preparing such articles for the Masonic Fair; but the specimens exhibited furnished ample proof as to the efficiency and skill of our ladies. In domestic fabrics and patch work, there was a highly creditable display, and the encomiums of visitors were freely bestowed upon this de? partment. The entries of miscellaneous arti? cles showed the ingenuity of our people, and will be referred to in a subsequent issue. Other departments inside the building are not men? tioned for want of space. The horses were brought out on the "trotting track" Thursday morning, for the inspection of the judges, and again on Friday they were pre? sented for further examination and the award of premiums. This part of the exhibition at? tracted most attention, and was conspicuously noted J'fimong the features of the occasion. Forty-five entries were made in this department, and the competition was lively and exciting. Blue and red ribbons were placed upon the first , and second choice of every class, and the vic? torious owners eeemed highly gratified at the result, while unsuccessful competitors grace, fully yielded to the judgment of the committee. Only ten entries of domestic animals were made, but these were fine and blooded stock. The committee on hogs deservedly remark that the exhibition reflected credit upon our coun? try. The Chester Whites predominated, and as they were entered from various sections, we may conclude that this breed is a favorite one among the farmers. Altogether, as stated at the outset, this Fair has been a decided success. It was largely at? tended, and as a means of focial re-union, we think the Farmers' Association deserves praise for this annual festival. As an industrial ex? hibition, every one must be stimulated to greater exertions in the various branches of domestic : life. Let there be a generous rally to its sup? port and advancement. An extra meeting of of the Association will be held on Saturday, 17th of December next, for the purpose of de? vising ways and means to place it upon a more enduring basis, and we hope to witness a gen? eral attendance of the farmers and all others interested in making this society ono of our permanent institutions, that future generations may realize the fact that the present actors up on the stage of life were not laggards in their day and time. -* Sales on Monday. We are indebted to Sheriff McGukin for the annexed statement of the sales made by him on Monday last: Eight tracts or parcels of land near Five Forks, levied on as the property of Dr. C. L. Gaillard, sold as follows: Lot. No. 1, contain? ing 220 acres, $'-00; No. 2, containing 118 acres, $130; No. 3, containing 73 acres, $60; No. 4, containing 99 acres, $475; No. 5, con? taining 100 acres, $400; No. 6, containing 112 acres, $305; No. 7, containing 112 acres, $280; No. 8, containing 129 acres, $230. An improved lot, near Pendleton, known as the Tanyard lot, containing six acres, levied on as the property of Watson & McPhail, brought $200. The defendant's undivided interest in one tract of land, containing 380 acres, on waters of Hencoop creek, levied on as the property of J. P. Cowan, brought $290. One tract of land, containing 101 acres, on waters of Saluda river, sold by order of Probate Court to make distribution among the heirs of Mrs. Mary Bellotte, deceased, brought $400. One tract of land, containing 150 acres, on waters of Liddle's Creek, sold by order of Equity Court, brought $990. One tract of land, containing 209 acres, on waters of Mountain creek, sold by order of Equity Court, brought $1,000. One tract of land, containg 297 acres, sold by order of Equity Court, to foreclose mortgage, brought $810. The following described property was Bold by order of Equity Court to make distribution among the heirs of Milford Burriss, deceased. One House and Lot, in the town of Anderson, known as the "Jeffers' Place," containing three acres, $3,150. Lot No. 2, containing 318 acres, lying three miles south of Anderson, $6 per acre. No. 3, containing 108 acres, $3.25 per acre. No. 4, containing 129 acres, $5 per acre. No. 5, containing 470 acres, on waters of Gen erostee creek, $4.75 per acre. Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are lying contiguous, and form a part of the tract whereon the deceased formerly resided. A comparison of the above sales with the re? turns of saleday in November, 1869, shows a large decrease in the price of real estate. Lands then brought $8, $10, $12 and $15 per acre, according to location and quality, but it may be set down as a fixed fact that real estate is one hundred per cent, lower than one year ago, if we take the public sales as a criterion. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Annual Meeting of the Anderson Farmers' Association. Anderson C. H., Nov. 4,1870. The annual meeting of the Anderson Far? mers' Association was held in the Exhibition Hall this day at one o'clock. Maj. T. H. Rus? se-1, first Vice President of the Association, pre? sided over the meeting, and congratulated the mombers upon the success of the Third Annu? al Fair, and in a brief, excellent manner urged up on all present the necessity and importance of sustaining the Farmers' Association, and phicing it upon a more permanent basis. He concluded by calling upon Hon. J. P. Reed to address the Associaiion. Mr. Reed responded in a felicitous effort, and made several sugges? tions towards carrying out the idea of the Vice President in giving permanence and impor? tance to the Association. On motion of Maj. G. W. Maret, the present officers of the Association were continued for another year in their respective positions, as follows: I'resident?Hon. James L. Orr. Vice Presidents?Maj. T. H. Russell, James C. Keys, D. M. Watson and R. N. Wright. Secretary and Treasurer?James A. Hoyt. Tie presiding officer suggested that it would be necessary to call an extra meeting of the Association, to discuss the future prospects and present condition of the organization, and after some discussion, it was ordered that an extra meeuing be held on Saturday, 27th of Decem? ber next. Maj. Russell then announced that the reports of Committees would be received and premi? ums awarded. The Secretary read the reports of the various Committees, and the premiums were delivered, after which the Association ad? journed. JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary. -4? For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mr.. Editor : I take pleasure in announcing that the Masonic Fair, which we promised from time : o time should be a grand affair, has cul? minated in a complete success. For three days and four successive nights, Anderson was en? livened by a crowd of bright faces and merry hearts. The feast of both body and mind was all that we could wish. The entertainments at stage and table were admirable, indeed. And I belitivc that some of the children became so excited that they even danced a little. I would not b?i surprised if some, in the midst of their mirth, almost wished that Hiram Lodge would get in debt again. Sir, if you want anything done i a time and done well, "good work and true work," enlist the hearts and minds of the good women of our country. Don't you know [ that a woman can't bear to be in debt ? There I fore, as soon as the wives and daughters of , Masons learned our distress, they sprang in stantly and successfully to our relief, And I imagine if more of us would consult our wives I in our dealings, that fewer of us would go into bankruptcy. ' Owing to tbe fact that a great many subscrip? tion lists have not yet been returned to me by various members of the committee, we are not able to ascertain the full amount realized.? Many suppose that the gross receipts will be $1,500. Now, sir, with a very low bow, (espe? cially the ladies on my committee,) I withhold for the present, expressing the hope that those who have not yet been able to do so will return their lists (however small) at the earliest possi? ble day. Respectfully, R. S. HIXL, t Chm'n. Com. Donation?, j -Premiums Awarded AT THE THIRD ANNUAL FAIR OF THE ANDERSON FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. FIELD CROPS. The Committee on Field Crops respectfully Bubmit the following report: Best bushel of White" Wheat: John Shelor. Best bushel Red Wheat: B. F. Crayton and A. M. Neal presented samples. The Commit? tee are unable to decide as to the best. Both samples were fine. Best twelve ears of Corn : B. F. Crayton. Fine samples were shown by M. B. Williams, A. M. Geer, Alfred Hammond and others. Best bushel of Barley : B. F. Crayton. Best bushel Peas: Maj. G. W. Cox. Best bushel Sweet Potatoes: Col. Joshua Jamison. John Burdine and others presented fine samples. Best bushel Irish Potatoes: Hon. J. L. Orr. Best bushel Turnip: Baylis Hix. R. J. W. McCann and others had very fine specimens. Best bushel Ruta Bagas: Maj. D. L. Cox. Best sample Cotton?5 stalks : A. M. Neal and sons. Capt. W. D. Evins, A. B. Bowden and others exhibited fine samples. Best 5 lbs. Lint Cotton . Dr. G. R. Dean. A. M. Norris, Maj. G. W. Cox and others had fine samples. Best sheaf of Rice: G. A. Reeves. Good samples were exhibited by G. W. Merit and others. Best specimen of Pumpkin: A. B. Bowden. Fine specimens were shown by J. P. Reed and others. Best sack of Flour: Maj. G. W. Cox. Fine samples were exhibited by B. F. Crayton and others. Best Winter Squash: Rev. John Burdine. Best specimen Tobacco : Andrew McLees. W. C. BROWN, Chm'n. Com. ORCHARD AND NURSERY. Your Committee on Orchards and Nursery beg leave to report: That they have examined the few specimens of fruit that have been offered. They take oc? casion to say that from the excellence of -the few specimens that were presented, that many" more specimens might have been brought, if proper interest had been taken by the many known Taisers of fruit in our county. Your Committee believe that abundant, cheap and healthy foodjfor man,horses,cows and hogs might be raised in this county at small expense ,* and they would suggest that for home use many varieties, ripening from June to November, would be the true policy. But if the product of the orchard be intended for market, then the experience of others prove that the true policy is to plant but two varieties, and they should consist of the Red June and the choicest variety of Winter Apples to be procured. We had before us apples large and beautiful, meas? uring Hi inches in circumference; but your Committee does not approve of that sized ap? ple, first, because that species of tree bears very sparsely, and, second, because the fruit being large and heavy, is very liable to be blown off by the wind. A moderate sized ap Ele and a heavy bearer is thought to be the etter for all purposes. A basket oi choice Fall Pears were present? ed by Mr. Prevost, which well deserved atten? tion, but as no premium was offered for Pears, we could do no more than taste, admire and commend others to grow them. A few choice varieties of Winter Apples were presented by Mr. A. E. Rice, which de? serve special commendation ; but Mr. A. S. McClinton presented a banket of six varieties of Winter Apples, which were not only com? mended for their keeping qualities, but for their fine flavor. We therefore award the premium to Mr. A. S. McClinton for the "Best and lar? gest variety of Apples," and also for the "Best Apples for Winter Keeping." Also, a premi? um to Mr. D. J. Sherara for the "Best sample of Cabbage," and to B. Earle Seaborn for the "Best variety of Garden Vegetables." All of which is respectfully submitted. R. F. SIMPSON, Chm'n. i PLOWS AND PLOWING. The Committee on Plows and Plowing have performed their duty as well as, under the dis? advantageous attendant circumstances of hard ground, and the want of other suitable prepa? rations for the occasion, they were able to do, and make the following awards: For the best two-horse turning Plow, they award the premium to the Watt Plow, exhibi? ted by Mr. B. F. Crayton; the Dixie Plow very little, if anything, inferior. No other two-horse Plow was exhibited for the premium, the Brinly having taken the premium at our last Fair being ruled out. For the best one-horse Plow they award the Sremium to the Brinly Plow, exhibited by Mr. [. K. Sullivan. For the best Subsoil Plow, to the Brinly, by the same. For the best Plowman, (white,) to Mr. R. L. Keys. For the best Plowman, (colored,) to Randall Glover. No boys came forward to compete. The Committee would express their regret that the manufacturers of Plows, &c, in our own State and county made no exhibitions of their skill for competition against imported articles. All of which is most respectfully submitted. GEO. SEABORN, Chm'n. WINES AND CORDIALS. The Committee on Wines and Cordials have discharged the duty assigned them, and beg leave respectfully to report? That these articles were presented in such great variety, and many of them so excellent of their kind, and so near alike, that they have found great difficulty in determining which amongst them are entitled to be preferred over others. They have, however, discharged the duty imposed upon them to the best of their ability, and submit the following as their best judgment: Mrs. Thos. A. Evins, the best Blackberry Wine. Mrs. Richard F. Simpson, best Muscadine (Scuppernong) Wine, of the crop of 1870. Mrs. J. P. Reed, best Grape Wine, crop 1867. Mrs. Gco. W. Cox, best Cherry Wine. Mrs. Thos. B. Lee, best Blackberry Cordial. In addition to these, Miss Sue A. Acker pre? sents a bottle of Raspberry Wine that your Committee regard as a very superior article, [ and recommend that a premium he awarded for it, if the funds of the society will permit. They also recommend that a premium be awar? ded to Mrs. D. L. Cox for very excellent Plum Wine and Cherry Cordial. Also, a premium to Miss Alice Prevost for the second best specimen of Blackberry Wine. Mr. Josiah King pre? sents a specimen of very nice Grape Wine, and informs the Committee that he made 42 gallons of the same wine off of one vine, which is con? sidered well worthy reporting and commending. As before remarked, all the specimens of the several articles submitted for examination were very excellent of their kind, reflecting great credit on the ladies of the county for their in? dustry and skill in their manufacture, and their patriotism and public spirit in presenting them for exhibition. All of which is respectfullv submitted. J. P. REED, Chm'n. HORSES. The Committee upon Horses have the honor to report as follows : Best Stallion : L. M. Tilly. Second best Stallion : S. W. Williford. Best 3 year old Stallion : K. Breazeale. Second best ditto : John Cox. Best 1 year old Colt: Baylis Hix. Best Colt under 1 year old : Elijah Webb. Best Brood Mare: K. Breazeale. Second best ditto : J. C. C. Allen. Best 2 year old Filly : K. Breazeale. Second best ditto: George Munro, Best Filly Colt under 1 year: John Eskew. Best Pony: Walter Perry. Second best ditto: 0. H. P. Fant. Best Saddle Horse: D. M. Watson. Second best ditto: A. F. Lewis. Best Mule: A. F. Lewis. Best 2 year old Mule: R. S. Bailey. Best 1 Vear old Mule: Z. D. Chamblee. Best Mule under 1 year: Thos. H. Palmer. Best pair Mares: B. F. Whitner. Second best ditto: J. L. Orr. Best pair Horses: Hr. T. A. Evina. Best harness Mare: W. T. Harbin. Second best ditto: A. F. Lewis. Best harness Horse: Wm. Perry. Second best ditto: Dr. T. A. Evins. Best draught Horse: T. M. Kidd. Respectfully submitted, J. Y. FRETWELL, Chm'n. DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The Committee on Domestic Animals beg leave to award premiums to the following per? sons : Best pair Goats: Maj. T. B. Lee. Best Heifer between 2 and 3 years old: E. Buchanan, jr. Best Bull 3 years old : Benj. Holland. Best Beef on foot: Dr. W. L. Broyles. Best Bull 2 years old : B. F. Crayton & Son. Best Calf under 1 year: B. F. Crayton &Son. Best Milch Cow: B. F. Crayton & Son. Best Bull 3 years and upwards: B. F. Whit? ner. Respectfully submitted, R. S. BAILEY, Chm'n. HOGS. The Committee on Hogs beg leave io report as follows: Best Boar, of any age: B. F. Crayton &Son. Best Boar, under 1 year old: John C. White field. Best Sow, of any age: J. C. Keys. Best Sow, under 1 year old: John C. White field. Best pair of Pigs under 6 months: D. J. Sherard. Best Pork Hog: M. J. Wilson. We recommend a premium to Trimmier Hammond, (colored,) for the best sow and pigs. Messrs. D. J. Sherard and Thomas M. White each exhibited good Boars. Mr. Sherard's could not be awarded a premium, having al? ready obtained a premium at a previous Fair of this Association. The stock of hogs on ex? hibition are generally good, and reflects credit upon our county. < All of which is respectfully submitted.-' G. W. MARET, Chm'n. POULTRY. The Committee of Poultry submit the fol? lowing report: Best pair of Fowls : D. J. Sherard. Best pair of Muscovy Ducks: Miss Alice Prevost. Best pair of Geese: Thos. B. Lee. Respectfully submitted. N. A. McCULLY, Chm'n. [Want of space compels us to omit until next week the remainder of the reports.] ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The census of Massachusetts gives a pop? ulation of 1,457,385. ? Partial census returns from the South show a slight increase in the negro population, but not in proportion to previous enumerations. ? President Grant has recommended Thurs? day, the 24th day of November, inst., as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. ? Frankfort, Ky., has been desolated by a disastrous fire, which destroyed property to the amount of ?200,000. ? Now the election is over, the Treasurer of Kershaw county advertises that all defaulting tax-payers must settle up immediately. ? Vincent Vaughan, the new Governor of Utah, was an officer in the Confederate service. His political disabilities were removed by Con? gress last, spring. ? The order of the "Sons of Malta," which ten or twelve years ago flourished and furnished fun for a large number of people, ha* been re vive/J in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. ? The long continuing suspense over the immediate future of Spain is removed by the announcement of the official acceptance of the Spanish throne by the Duke of Aosta. ? James Barron Hope has been commis? sioned by Governor Walker, of Virginia, to visit the large cities of the North to receive subscriptions for the sufferers by the late inun? dation. ? The Philadelphia Age says it now appears incontestably, by the official returns, that the Democrats carried Pennsylvania at the recent election, in spite of all the frauds practiced against them. ? Chief Justice Chase has written to the Clerk of the Supreme Court that he will not be in Washington before the 1st of January. The letter is written by his private Secretary and is signed by Mr. Chase in a very tremulous man? ner, and those best informed do not believe he will ever resume official duties. ? Dakota has chosen a Democratic delegate to Congress. This is another change in favor of the party of the Constitution and the Unioa. Not an election occurs which does not show, either a total defeat of the Radical party, or 6uch a reduction in their majority as presages an early disolution of that corrupt organiza tion. ? The result of the election in West Vir? ginia surprises both parties. The Democrats nave carried the State by a majority ranging from five to ten thousand. They also have a majority in the Legislature, and probably elect two of the three Congressmen. This success canot be otherwise than inspiring to the party throughout the whole country. ? Capt N. R Harrison, of the U. S. navy, died at Key West on the 1st inst. He was a Southerner by birth, but adhered to the Union during the war. He took active part in the nu? merous naval operations on the coast of South Carolina from the early part of 1863 to the evacuation of Charleston by the Confederate forces under General Beauregard. ? Gen. W. F. Brantly, a prominent ex-Con? federate officer, was brutally assassinated on the 2nd inst. near Winona, Miss., and no clue to the perpetrator has been obtained. This is the third violent death in that town and family within two months. A. J. Brantly was assassi? nated two months ago, and Capt. Conner, a cousin of Brantley's, was killed by a man named Collins. ? The New York Tribune very pertinently remarks: "It is announced that the cadet-ped? dler Whittemore, who was driven from the can? vass for re-election to the House of Represen tatatives, is now a candidate for the United States Senate. Before the Legislature of South Carolina considers him in that light, it would be well for it to remember that ho is also a can? didate for the penitentiary, under a plain law of Congress, the violation of which he does not deny, and the penalties for which are explicit. ? Intelligence from Missouri gives an ac? count of a desperate and fatal affray which oc? curred on Varner's River, in that State, two weeks ago. Anderson Shephard, an old hun? ter, 65 years of age, was in his boat on the river when he was approached by another boat con? taining three men, between whom and Shep? hard an old feud existed. As soon as the boats came within good shooting range, one of the men fired at Shephard and broke his right arm. Shephard seized his rifle, rested it on the side of the boat, and killed his assailant. The two others then began firing on him; but he man? aged with his teeth and left hand to load hiei rifle, and finally, after receiving seven bullets in his body, killed them both. He then man? aged to reach the shore, where he was received by persons attracted to the river bank by the firing, and taken home, where he now lies in a critical condition. , ? A fatal affray occurred at a circus exhibi? tion in Dawson, Ga., on the 2nd inst.. by which two men were killed and a lady badLy wounded. A man named Russell, in a state of intoxica? tion, had a difficulty with the doorkeeper of a side-show, and drew his pistol, when Col. C. T. Ames, the proprietor of the circus, approached Russell and endeavored to pacify him. This infuriated the drunken assailant, who drew his istol and commenced firing. Others were rawn into the difficulty, and a spectator named Oxford, holding a child in his arms, was in? stantly killed, and the child was taken from under the dead body. Besides, a lady was se? verely wounded in the side, and Col. Ames re? ceived two shots whilst making his escape from the crowd. He died next day, and his remains were sent to Macon.' ? - '' x~ THE MARKETS. Anderson, Not. 9, 1870. Cottok.?Today, middlings command 13?^ to 13& Charleston, Not. 7. Cotton?middlings 15}? Nsw York, Not. 7. Cotton unsettled and lower?uplands 16. Gold, 10& SPECIAL NOTICES. 1840 W1870 FOR THIRTY YEARS Has that well-known standard, and popular remedy, PAIN KILLER, manufactured by Perry Davis A Son, Providence, E. I. been before the public, and in that time bat become known in all parts of tbe world, and been used by people of all na? tions. It remains, to-day, that same good and efficient remedy. Its wonderful power in relieving tbe most severe pain has never been equalled, and it has earned its world-wid? popularity by its intrinsic merit. No curative agent bad so wide-spread sale or given such universal aat^fegtfon. The various ills for which the Pain ^^^^Jg^fSauIt?iag^ cure, are too well known to requ^re^IpituIatJon in this ?^ve^igemenU^As^an^etgiti ^ infernal medicine, tie Pain Killer stands unrivaled. Directions accompany each bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25 cts., so eis., and Si per bottle. A Body and Mind Disease. Such is dyspepsia. The stomach and tbe brain are toe intimately allied for the one to suffer without the other; so that dyspepsia and despondency are inseparable. It may? be added, too, that irritation of the stomach is almost inva? riably accompanied by irritation of the temper. The invigorating and tranquillizing operation of Hottet tor's Bitters is most powerfully developed in cases of Indi gestion. The first effect of this agreeable tonic is comfort? ing and encouraging. A mild glow pervades the system, the chronic uneasiness in the region of the stomach is les? sened, and the nervous restlessness which characterizes the disease is abated. This improvement is not transient. . It is not succeeded by the return of the old symptoms with superadded force, as is always the case when unmedicated stimulants are given for the complaint. Each dose seems to impart a permanent accession of healthful invlgora tion. But this is not all. The aperient and anti-bilious properties of the preparation are scarcely secondary in im? portance to its tonic virtues. If there is an overflow of bile the secretion is soon brought within its proper limits, and if t he bileary organ is inert and torpid it is toned and reg? ulated. The effect upon the discharging organs is equally salutary, and in cases of constipation the cathartic action Is just sufficient to produce the desired result gradually and; without pain. The Bitters also promote healthy evapora? tion from the surface which is particularly desirable at this, season when sudden spells of raw, unpleasant weather are apt to check the natural perspiration and produce conges-, tion of the liver, coughs, and colds. The best.aajegward agaitui all diseate* it bodily vigor, and this the great Vegeta? ble Restorative essentially promotes. A Cheap House. Said old farmer Smith to bis yonng neighbor Jones, this is s cheap house I have pat up for Tom, who has just married; he can improve on it when he makes money. "Do yon call, this a cheap house, Mr. Smith," replied young Jones. "Well, I don't. It hasn't got a sash, there are no banisters to the stairs, and the doors are so mean they will swag so in a year that it will be almost impossible to open and shut them. You have wasted money on big joists, useless raf? ters and unnecessary framing than would have finished the house in most comfortable style. When yon build a house for your next son, write first to P. P. Toale, Charles^ ton, S. C the largest manufacturer of doors, sashes, blinds, Ac, in the Southern States." ????1 LATEST QUOTATIONS OF SOUTHERN SECURITIES, In Charleston, S. C, Corrected weekly by AMK?ufm?n Banker and Broker, No. 25 Broad Street. NOVEMBER 4, 187*. " State SBcrarrrES.?South Carolina, old, 80 to ?; dw new, 68 to ?; do, registered stock, ex int 68. Citv Skcubities.?Augusta,Ga..Bonds,?to 78jjCharles? ton. S. C, Stock, ex-civ., ? to 50; do. Fire Loan Bonds, ? to 66 j Columbia, S. ('..Bonds. ? to 60. Railroad Bonds.?Blue Ridge, (first mortgage,) ? to 60; Charleston and Savi.nnah, ? to 60; Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ? to 84-; Cheraw and Darlington, ? to 82; Greenville and Columbia, (first mortgage,) ? to 85-, do, (Stateguarantee,)?to65; Northeastern, ? to 87; Savan? nah aud Charleston, (first mortgage,) ? to 78; do, . (State guarantee,) ? to 69; South Carolina, ? to 73; do, 69; fc*>ar? tauburg and Union, ? to 55. IUileoad Stocks ?Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ? to 40: Greenville and Columbia, to2%; Northeastern, 13 to ; Savannah tnd Charleston, ? to 31; South Carolina, (wholeshares,) ? to 41; do, (half.shares,) ? to2<V Exchange,;Ac.?New xork Sight, \? par; Gold, 111t? 113; Siher, 103 to 105. south carolina bank bills. ?Bank of Charleston.?._._.._._-.?&? ?Bank of Newberry.-?g? Bank of Camden._._........;.85?? Bank of Georgetown_._..6?? Bank, of South Carolina.-.10<?? Bank of Chester.?-"?? Bank of Hamburg." Bank of State 8. C, prior to 1861. Bank of State of S. C, issue 1861 and 1862 ?Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of Charleston. ?Peoples'* Bank of Charleston.-.? ?Union Bank of Charleston.?"Jjf"* ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (old)...-? ?Southwestern Railroad Bank of Charleston, (new)...?$>?, State Bauk of Charleston..?............?....??? >?>? Farmers' and Exchange Bank of Charleston.2@? Exchange Bank of Columbia. Commercial Bank of Columbia..-.? gj? Mcrchauts' Bank of Choraw.~.??? ?9 Pianters' Bank of Fairfield...?^...-..??. WS? State of South Carolina Billsi Receivable-?.?...90@? City of Charleston Change Bills........95^? ? Bin? marked thus (?) are being redeemed at toe Bank Counters of each. Jan 13, 1870 , ? ? ** MASONIC DIRECTORY, 49- Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, K. A. M., meets at Anderson C. H. on the first Monday night in every month, at7}$ o'clock. E. FRANKLIN, Secretary. 49" Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., meals at Anders?ls' C. H. on the second Monday night in every month, at 7% o'clock. K. FRANFJJN, Secretary. 49- Pendleton Lodge, No. 34, A. F. M., meets at Pendle, ton on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each month, at 2 o'clock p. m. ^. 'VT. H. D. GAILLARD, Secretary, 49- Living Arch Chapter, No. 21, R. A. M., meets at Pen? dleton on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each; month, at 7 o'clock p. m. M. L. 8HABP1E, Becrettfry, 49- WiUiamaton Lodge, No, 24, A. F. M., meet* at WIN llamaton on the Thursday on or after tbe fur. moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a. m. J. R. WILSOy, Secretary. 49? Belton Lodge, No. 130, A.F.M, meets at 'Beltpn.?n, the Thursday on or before the full moon in each month, ii 10 o'clock a. m. , W. Q. A^i^Dl^^nULrr. . 49- Hormon Lodge, No. 116, A. F. IL, meets at MUford'i on the first ?atvuday in every month, at 10 o'clock a. in, ?, S. W. BELCHER, Secretary.