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Sifttsg* girtfUigciwfr. THURSDAY HORNING, DEC. 8, 1870. B&* Ex-Governor Z. B. Vance has been elec? ted United States Senator from North Carolina by a handsome majority over his Radical op ponent. -1-^_ JSj?* The proceedings of the Legislature, and the numerous new advertisements in this issue, exclude a large amount of editorial and news matter. ?._-* Western Hogs. A drove of Tennessee hogs reached this place on Thursday last. Many of our citizens sup? plied their larders with fresh pork, sausage, et cetera. The sales were made at 10 cents gross. Election of Steward. "We understand that the Board of County Commissioners, on Saturday last, elected Mr. John M. Brown to fill the place of Steward of the Poor House for the ensuing year. The salary to be ?aid is $275.00. BS^We invite attention to the advertise? ment of J. P. Reed, Esq., offering for sale or rent the splendid property on the northwest corner of the public square. It is eligibly lo? cated, and has been thoroughly renovated and repaired, and that portion intended for a hotel is admirably arranged, with all the modern con? veniences and appurtenances. Stone & Murray's Circus. The unique and entertaining performances of this popular exhibition induces us to utter a good word in it3 behalf. The creditable and respectable exhibition on Tuesday last gained universal commendation from the persons in attendance. All of them were highly pleased, and it was the unanimous verdict that this was pre-eminently the best Circus which has visited this section since the war. Excellent order was maintained, and the most fastidious could pot complain at the witticisms of the clown or the general demeanor of the actors. The horse? manship was superb, and the acrobatic feats unexcelled. Legislative Proceedings. We have condensed the proceedings of the Legislature fcr last week, as furnished by the Columbia Phoenix. In order to keep our read? ers advised, we shall continue during the ses? sion to make a summary of the most important measures presented and acted upon. So far there is promise of improvement upon the last General Assembly, although occasionally evi? dence is not lacking that the Radical majority intend to use their power for party ends and purposes. When this motive is laid aside, and the members address themselves earnestly to work for the advancement and prosperity of the whole State, with a view of securing a faith? ful, economical, and honest administration of public affairs, it will afford us pleasure to com? mend their conduct, without regard to party linesv 2Tot Anxious. One of our subscribers in an adjoining coun? ty (who belongs the delinquent class,) upon ob? serving last week that he could ascertain the meaning of the Red X Mark on application to this office, writes to us that he is not anxions ~on the subject, as he has no desire to get hold ef any of our secrets! This is not the exact language, as he is a little profane, and applied a hard word to fu'ly emphasize his expression. Well, whether or not he has any anxiety on the subject, there are so many others evidently of the same opinion, that we will volunteer the information for the benefit of all like him. It means that there are a great many persons in? debted to this office for subscription, and un? less they give heed to our repeated gentle warnings, we shall try what virtue there is in stronger remedies, such as the law affords! Be ye warned, delinquent friend, or your want of ciriosity in these matters might lead you into trouble. ? - Anderson Fanners' Association. It should not be" forgotten by any of our cit? izens that the Anderson Farmers' Association will meet at this place on Saturday, 17th of December, in accordance with a resolution adopted at the annual meeting held during the late Fair. The object of the approaching meet? ing is to devise ways and means for placing the Association upon a more enduring basis. The society has been organized for several years, and under its auspices three successful Fairs have been held, each bringing interest and gaining importance over its predecessor. These Fairs have been mainly conducted by a few citizens, who bore an active part,, with the laudable pur? poses of establishing the Association perma? nently and inducing, other people to become interested in its success. Their voluntary la? bors have been rewarded, it is true, with abun? dant encouragement, and so far the society has been self-sustaining. It has incurred no debt, and is free from every embarrassment. Beyond this healthy condition of its finances, however, the Association cannot boast of the present state of affairs. Only a small number of citi? zens have become Life Members, and this year there is a great falling off in the Annual Mem? bership. It is under these circumstances that the Farmers' Association is called upon to meet and decide upon its future. Will not every intelligent farmer become interested in this matter? There is no division in respect to the advantages and importance of an agricultural society in our midst, and it only needs the de? votion of a little time,, labor and money to ac? complish the permanent establishment ef this Association. Fair grounds should be pur-1 chased, and buildings erected thereon, and the principle objects of the Association should be j kept constantly in view. We have no particu? lar scheme to advance for the consideration of the Association, and we are linked to no special means for the attainment of the ends above set forth. But we have felt it a duty, as a^ournal ist and as Secretary of the Association, to place ithe facts before the public, and urge upon the Farmers the necessity and importance of a gen? eral attendance at the proposed meeting, in order that the wisest measures may be adopted find the most comprehensive plans agreed upon j for the promotion and stimulation of the agri- j cultural, horticultural and stock-growing in? terests of the county, ' LEGISLATURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Tuesday, November 29,1870. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 o'clock, and proceeded to business. A concurrent resolution to appoint a joint committee to investigate the affairs of the Land Commission was referred to the Committee on Public Lauds. Mr. Whittemore gave notice that he would introduce a bill to amend an Act entitled "An Att to establish and maintain a system of Free Common Schools." Mr. Leslie introduced a resolution, instruc? ting the Committee on Elections to inquire by what authority the Senator from Colleton held his seat, when he held the position of postmas? ter on the Monday after the 29th October,, ia violation of the Constitution. Mr. Hayne introduced a concurrent resolu? tion, that both Houses meet in joint conven? tion, on the 3rd day in December next, for the purpose of electing an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and also,, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Carpenter, of the 1st Circuit; also, gave notice that on to? morrow, or some subsequent day, he will ask leave, to introduce a bill to change the 4th Ju? dicial Circuit. Mr. Whittemore introduced a resolution, in? structing the Land Commissioner to report the proceedings of his office in detail to the Senate, at as early a day as possible. A bill to amend and extend the charter of the Union Bank of South Carolina, was re? ferred to the Committee on Incorporations. A resolution to vote for a Senator to repre? sent the State of South Carolina in the United States Senate, was on the table. A resolution, introduced by Mr. Mclntyre, to consolidate the Standing Committees into one general committee, was returned to the Senator, and ordered to be struck off the'calendar. The Governor's message was then received and read, and the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House was called to order by the Speak? er at 12 o'clock. Mr. Wilkes gave notice that he will ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to repeal the usury laws of this State," approved December 18, 1866. Mr. Hagood presented the petition of M. D. Keith, of Pickens County, praying for a re charter of the Pumpkiutown Turnpike road, in Pickens County. Mr. Mobley offered the following concurrent resolution, that a joint committee of five on the part of the House and-on the part of the Senate be appointed to investigate the matters of the Sinking Fund Commission. The reso? lution was adoped. On motion, the following concurrent resolu? tion, offered by Mr. Wilkes, was laid over for future reference to the proper committee: Whereas, it is fair, proper and essential to order and good government, that the payment of taxes, levied under Act of the Legislature at its last session, be equally enforced against all who are liable to pay them: Resolved, That the Auditor of the State do require the Treasurers of the several Counties to enforce the collection of tax executions agaiust all defaulting tax-payers. On motion, the following concurrent resolu? tion was postponed for consideration this day week, that the Comptroller Geueral be instruc? ted to take out insurance policy sufficient to cover the value of the carpet, furniture and other property of the State contained within the State House. Mr. B. F. Berry, member elect rrom Barn well, appeared at the bar of the House and was duly qualified. Mr. P. P. Hodges gave notice that on next Monday he will ask leave to introduce a bill to relieve the school finance from a deficiency in the appropriation by the last session of the Legislature. The Speaker then announced the names of the members of several of the standing com? mittees, and that the remainder of the stand? ing committees, would be announced to-morrow. <jn motion of Mr. C. D. Hayne, the following resolution was adopted: That the general orders remaining on the calendar at tue close of the last session be struck from the file of the House, and referred to the appropriate committees. Mr. Wnippcr offered the following resolu? tion ' That the various portions of the Governor's message be referred to the appropriate com? mittees. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Whipper moved that the House now take a recess for one hour. The motion was adopted at five minutes after 1 o'clock. The House was again called to order at five minutes after 2 o'clock. Mr. Smart gave notice that he will ask leave to introduce a bill to charter the company known as the Moses Guards. On motion, the House then adjourned. Wednesday, November 30, 1870. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 m. The following resolutions were presented and ordered for consideration to-morrow: That the Committee on Privileges and Elections be re? quired to investigate and report on the vacan 1 cies that exist in the Senate from the Counties I of Abbeville, Charleston and Georgetown; that the Secretary of ?Stute be requested to forward to the Senate the election returns for Senator of Chesterfield county, and all papers and doc? ument in his office relative to said election ; that the Committee on Public Buildings be in i instructed to visit the various public buildings in the city of Columbia, and report what ac? tion, if any, is necessary for the preservation of the ;<amc. Mr. Leslie introduced a resolution, which was adopted, that the Clerk be authorized have j printed, for the use of the Senate, 2,000 copies \ of Message No. 1 of the Governor. Mr. Smalls gave notice that he will ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the County . Commissioners to assume and pay township ac ' counts. Also, a bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the construction and keeping in repairofpublic highways and roads." Mr. Whittemore gave notice of a bill to reg? ulate the granting of license to retailers of \ liquors. A bill to provide for the appointment of n Commissioner of Railroads and Telegraph, and prescribe hi4* duties, received its first reading, and w:is ordered for a second reading and con? sideration to-morrow. A concurrent resolution, to authorize the purchase of a safe, for the Attorney General's office, was adopted and ordered to be sent to the House for its concurrence. A resolution of inquiry, as to the qualifica? tion of Hon. G. D. Mclntyre to a scat in this body was adopted. A resolution, authorizing the Comptroller Geueral to insure the furniture and other prop? erty in the State Capitol, was referred to the Committee on Finance. A resolution, to meet in joint convention on the third day of December, to elect an Asso? ciate Justice of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the First Circuit Court, was adopted. The Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 o'clock. Mr. Wilkes introduced a bill to repeal an Act, entitled "An Act to repeal the usury laws of this State," which received its first reading and was referred to the Committee on the Ju? diciary. Mr. Bryan gave notice of a bill to provide for the election of Justices of the Peace. A bill to amend and extend the charter of the Union Bank of South Carolina received its first reading and was referred to the Commit? tee on Ways and Moans. A bill to amend the charter of the Planters' and Mechanics' Bank received its first reading j and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. A bill to regulate the hours of labor in cot? ton factories in this State received its first read? ing and was referred to the Committee on In? ternal Improvements. Mr. Jamison gave notice of a bill to author? ize County Commissioners to pay township ac? counts. Mr. Gardner gave notice of a bill to provide for the appointment of a State Geologist and assistant. Mr. Mobley gave notice that he will ask leave to introduce a bill to prevent the break? ing of the peace and rest of the Sabbath by the firing of guns. Mr. Smart gave notice of a bill to make School Commissioners responsible for the ap? pointments of teachers in the several Counties. Mr. O'Connell gave notice of a contest of the seats of Messrs. J. Howe and B. C. Evans, of Chesterfield; which was referred to the Com? mittee on Privileges and Elections. Mr. Yocum gave notice of a bill to regulate the drawing of jurors. A concurrent resolution was received from the Senate, authorizing the Attorney-General to purchase a safe, the cost of which shall not exceed $800, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. Doyle offered a resolution, that Judicia? ry Committee be instructed to report a bill to provide for the assessment of taxes in each County by one man, with a salary sufficient to pay him for the labor performed; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Byas offered a concurrent resolution, which was made the special order for Monday, that the Clerks of the Senate and House be in? structed to employ sufficient clerical force for engrossing purposes, and that the Scrgeant-at arms of each House furnish them with suita? ble rooms. The Chair announced that he had received from the Senate a concurrent resolution, that both Houses meet in joint convention, on the 3d December, for the purpose of electing an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and a Judge or" the First Circuit; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Chair announced several changes made in the Standing Committees ; also, the mem? bers of Standing Committees not heretofore appointed. On motion of Mr. Smart, the House went in? to Committee of the Whole, on the state of af? fairs in South Carolina. Mr. J. N. Haynetook the chair and announced the Committee ready for business. After some remarks by Messrs. Smart, Bos? ton and Henderson, the Committee rose, the House was again called to order and immedi? ately adjourned. Thursday, December 1, 1870. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 m. Mr. Arnim introduced a resolution, that the Governor be requested to inform the Senate if any appointment of directors of the, peniten? tiary has been made in conformity to an Act approved September 21, 1868. Also, how long the penitentiary has been conducted without directors. Mr. Arnim introduced a resolution, that the chief of each department, including the Fi? nancial Agent and Land Commissioner, be in? structed to transmit to the General Assembly, without delay, their respective reports. Mr. Wimbush gave notice of a bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to provide for a Sink? ing Fund Commission." Mr. Whittemore gave notice of a bill to pro? tect persons and property and the public peace against the lawless and merciless outrages, com? mitted by masked and other desperadoes in this State, and to provide for the expenses of the same, by a tax upon the real estate of the peo? ple of the Counties in which such act may have been or may be committed. Mr. Hayes gave notice of a bill to repeal the bastardy laws of the State. Mr. Whittemore gave notice of a bill to au? thorize cities, towns and incorporated villages, to levy a tax for common school purposes. Mr. Smalls introduced a bill to authorize County Commissioners to assume and pay township accounts. The bill received its first reading, and was ordered for a second reading and consideration to-morrow. Mr. Whittemore introduced a bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to establish and main? tain a system of common free schools in the State of South Carolina." The bid received its first reading and was ordered for a second read? ing and consideration to-morrow. A bill to provide for a Commissioner of Pail roads and Telegraphs, and to prescribe his du? ties, was read by its title, and referred to the Committee on Railroads. A resolution to require the Committee on Privileges and Elections to report as to vacan? cies in the Senate from Abbeville, Charleston and Georgetown, was adopted. A resolution relative to the returns of the election for Senator from Chesterfield County, was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. A resolution to instruct the Committee on Public Buildings to visit and report on the pub? lic buildings i:u Columbia was laid on the ta? ble, Mr. Hayes introduced a preamble aud reso? lutions relative to the death of Mr. Henry Buck, late Senator from Horry; which was or? dered for consideration to-morrow. On motion of Mf. Swails, the Senate adjourn? ed at 12.40 p. m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 M. Mr. Wilkcs gave no? tice of a bill to regulate the right of traverse. Mr. Wilson gave notice of a bill supplemen? tary to an Act entitled "An Act to authorize fiduciaries to sell certain evidences of iudebted uess," approved January 10, 1870. Mr. Levy gave notice of a bill to provide for the appointment of Inspector of Bridges and Ferries in this State; also, a bill to amcml and alter the present free school system of South Carolina. Mr. Hunter gave notice of a bill to regulate the hours of labor in the State ; also, a bill to authorize the Attorney General to purchase a manuscript compilation of the penal statues of the State, prepared by E. B. Seabrook. Mr. Logan gave notice of a bill to regulate the system of labor in the State. Mr. Hedges gave notice of a hill to create the office of State Engineer to inspect railroad bridges and on all public roads; also, a bill to reduce 1st and 2d chiss fares on railroads to two ami three cents per mile Mr. A. Smith introduced the following reso? lution, which was adopted: That a standing committee of seven be appointed to be known as the Labor Committee. Mr. Crittenden introduced a resolution, that the Judiciary Committee be instructed to report a bill reducing the salaries of County School Commissioners and County Commissioners, to a sum commensurate with the duties they per? form ; which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Crews introduced a resolution, that a committee of five be appointed to inquire into the official conduct of Judge T. O. P. Vernon, of the Seventh Circuit, and B. 8. Jones, Sheriff of Laurcns County; which was adopted. Mr. Sellers gave notice of a bill to apportion members of the General Assembly among the several Counties, according to the number of inhabitants contained in each. Mr. Lee introduced the following: Whereas, a large number of the citizens of this State have; been arrested for illegal voting at the late election, and against whom prosecu? tions are now pending in the United States District Court, now sitting in Columbia, most or all of whom arc in indigent circumstances, and utterly unable, far want of means, to make a proper defence to said accusations, be it Resolved, That His Excellency the Governor be requested to engage professional services for said parties, and pay tor the f ame out of his contingent fund. 1 Messrs. Whipper and Byas objected to its j passage, on the ground that it was not in the : province of the Legislature, but of the Courts, to assign counsel for prisoners on trial for of? fences* against the law. Messrs. Thompson and Hurley also opposed the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Moblcy favored the adoption of the res? olution, because they (the prisoners) placed us I here, and the Judges in the up-country will not do their duty, even as far as they are able, in appointing counsel. Mr. Thompson asked leave to interrupt Mr. Mobley, but the latter refused andreplied, "Eat on your pinders?thas's what you are good for. Eat on your pinders.'' Mr. Thompson then said that he rose to a question of privilege, which was that Mr. Mob ley had attacked his character; but the Chair ruled that it was not a question of privilege. Mr. Hurley remarked, sotto vocc, "The idea of attacking a man's character in this place C" Mr. Mobley then continued his remarku, say? ing that boys had been "suaded" to vote illegal? ly, they being ignorant of what was proper, and that the members should show their confi? dence in the Governor,, by entrusting him with the duty of employing proper counsel to defend them. Mr. Goodson said that many of the prisoners voted for the minority in the Legislature, and he was not disposed to protect any one who did so. < ? Mr. Hunter also made some remarks against the adoption of the resolution, and Mr. Lee, some in its favor. On motion, the resolution was ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Gardner introduced a bill to provide for the appointment of a State Geologist and As? sistant. Referred to the Committee on Mines and Mining. Mr. Ramsay gave notice of a bill to compel farmers to keep a lawful fence around their farms. Mr. Mobley gave notice of a bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to define the criminal jurisdiction of Trial Justices," passed March 1, 1870. Mr. "Whipper presented the memorial of Ja van Bryant, in the matter of the election of members* of the House of Representatives from Spartanburg County. Referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. On motion, the House adjourned. Friday, December 2,1870. SENATE. Mr. Wilson presented an extract from the presentment of the Grand Jury of Anderson County, September term, 1870. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. On inption of Mr. Arnim, the following reso? lution was adopted : That when the Senate ad? journs, it be to meet on Monday, at 12 m. Mr. Corbin gave notice of a bill to amend "An Act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules of practice, pleading and forms of Courts in the State," approved March 1, 1870. Also, a bill to regulate the appointments, jurisdiction and duties of Notaries Public. . On motion of Mr. Swails, the Senate pro? ceeded to elect an additional member of the Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Wilson, of Anderson, and Mr. C. P. Leslie, of Barnwell, were nominated. On the votes being taken. Mr. Leslie was declared elected. On motion, the Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mr. Wilkes presented an extract from the presentment of the Grand Jury of Anderson County for September Term, 1870. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Hunter introduced a bill to regulate the hours of labor in this State. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor. Mr. Bryan introduced a bill to provide for the election of Justices of the Peace. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Lee, the following resolu? tion was adopted: That a Standing Committee of Seven be appointed on the removal of po? litical disabilities. Mr. Barber gave notice of a bill to punish the carrying of arms on the Sabbath day. Mr. Dusenberry introduced the following resolution : That the Committee on the Judici? ary be instructed to inquire into the amount of service required of all the salaried officers of the State, including the members of the Gen? eral Assembly, and report a bill fixing a rea? sonable compensation for such services. Re? ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. Jervey gave notice of a bill to regulate contracts for farm laborers. Mr. Levy gave notice of a bill to repeal so much of the Act of 1868 as prohibits Clerks of Courts from practicing law. Mr. Boston introduced the following: Where? as information of the death of Mr. Wade Per rin, a member elect of the House from Lau rens County, by the hands of an assassin, has been received by the House; therefore, be it Resolved, That in the demise of Mr. Wade Perrin, the House has lost a faithful, zealous and useful member. Resolved, That this House feels called upon to vindicate the law of perfect security to life by using all the means in its power, consistent I with law and justice, in having his murderers 1 brought to justice. Resolved, That the members of the House in [ respect to his memory, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty (lays. On motion of Mr. Whipper, a special com? mittee was appointed, to whom the preceding resolutions were referred. Mr. Henderson introduced the following reso? lution : That a committee of five on the part of the House and-on the part of the Senate, be appointed to investigate the claims of pub? lic school teachers. Adopted. Mr. Wallace gave notice of a bill to require School Commissioners to see that school houses are established, according to the School Act. Mr. Hagood gave notice of a bill to charter the Pumpkintown Turnpike Road, in Pickens County. On motion of Mr. Simorrs, tho following resolution was adopted : That when the House adjourns, it be to meet on Monday next. The House then adjourned. For the Anderson Intelligencer. At the recent sessions of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, at An? derson, a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the citizens of Anderson for their hospitable entertainment of its members during the ses? sions of the body. Also, to the Baptist and Methodist congrega tions of the town for their Christian courtesy in inviting the Synod to supply their pulpits during the meeting. Also, to the South Carolina, the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta, the Greenville & Colum? bia, and the Blue Ridge Railroad Companies for courtesies, in passing over their respective roads, extended to the members of Synod. The undersigned was directed to coBimuni cate to these different parties this vote of thanks. WM. BANKS, Stated Clerk of Synod. SiTMTF.ii Bitters TuirrMPirA-st.?This pop? ular and widely known Southern tonic, at the recent Fair of the South Carolina Institute, was awarded a Silver Medal. It has a great repu? tation, and is highly efficaciouts in Dyspepsia, Chills and Fever, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, general debility, and kindred ills. No one who has used this tonic fails to commend it highly. Its proprietors are Messrs. Dowie Moisc & Da? vis, corner of Meeting and Hasel-strcets, Char tcstou. Congress met on Monday last in regular session, and the President's Message was read in both Houses. ! Masonic Elections. At the regular communication of Belton Lodge, No. 130, A. F. M.r held onv the 1st day of December, the following officers were elec? ted to serve for the ensuing Masonic year: W. J. Broom, W. M. M. E. Mitchell, S. W. James W. Foore, J. W. B. D. Dean, Treasurer. W. A. Watson, Secretary. L. E. Campbell,S.D. E. M. Griffin, J. D. J. N. Mitchell,) Q. , H. 0. King, j Stewards. Rev. W. P. Martin, Chaplain. E. M. Holland, Tiler. At a regular communication of Hermon LcdgerNo. 11G, A. F. M., held on Saturday last, the following officers were elected: John L. McLin, W. M. W. J. Milford, S. W. J. D. Alewine, J. W.. Z. Hall, Treasurer. G. W. Belcher, Secretary. W. B. T?te, S. D. B. F. Gassaway, J. D. John L. Bryan, Tiler. At the regular convocation of Burning-Bush Chapter, No. 7, Royal Arch Masons, on Mon? day evening last, the following officers were elected: James A. Hoyt, M. E. H. P. J. B. Clark, King. M. Lesser, Scribe. S. H. Langston, Capt. of the Host. S. M. Pegg, Principal Sojourner. R. M. Clinkscales, Royal Arch Captain. W. W. Humphreys, Grand Master 3d Veil. N. K. Sullivan, Grand Master 2nd Veil. P. A. Wilhitc, Grand Master 1st Veil. F. C. v. Borstel, Treasurer. Jas. L. Dean, Secretary. E. F. Murrah, Sentinel. At the regular communication of Barnett Lodge, No. 106, A. F. M., held on Friday last, the following brethren were duly elected to serve as officers for the ensuing year: Joshua Jamison, W. M. J. 0. Davis, S. W. J. F. Mitchell, J. W. J. C. Boggs, Treasurer. J. W. Carpenter, Secretary. M. E. Martin, Tiler. Report of County Commissioners for Anderson County. Tho County Commissioners of Andorson County, in conformity to the requirements of law, respectfully sub? mit the annexed exhibit of the Accounts audited from the 1st November, 1860, to 30th November, 1S70: For the Poor?..$3339 03 Lunatic Asylum.1960 01 Roads and Bridges. 1520 11 AssessoYs. 1338 00 Officers of Court. 1596 30 PubUc Buildings. 695 63 Magistrates and Trial Justices. 341 ?3 Constables. 344 81 Miscellaneous._ 228 00 Jurors and Constables.7.. 1647 25 County Commissioners. 392 45 Foi items see the Clerk's report under tho diffurent heads. We congratulate the tax-payers that, whilst we have le? vied but ?>}/, mill* ou the dollar of the tnxable property, we have a balance of $14% 99 iu the Treasury, after paying all proper claims. There remains uncollected on the_books of tho Treasu? rer, $5278 07. This is the only County that has levied less than the amount allowed by the Legislature, (3 1-10 mills,) and, as wc nave reason to believe, the only oue out of debt, some having levied as high as 7 1-10 mills. Respectfully submit toil, B. F. CRAYTON, Chm'n. Board County Commissioners Anderson Co. POOR HOUSE. Peter Brown.A 21 00 Wm. Burriss. 166 15 G. P. Tolly. 10 00 VB. F. Cray ton & Sons-. 264 12 D. S. Maxwell....- 20 00 M. W. Spoon. 6 05 Dr. A. P. Cater. 30 00 Jasper Emery?salary._. 150 00 C A. Reed A Broylcs_. 329 52 Elizabeth Carpoutcr. 10 00 " John Gentry-._._. 2 25 Dr. A. P. Cater.? 69 00 Crayton A Son. 216 65 O. F. Tolly. 12 00 Rov. J. Burdine_. 150 00 Bennett A Keese_. 15 00 M. Lesser, agent., 16 65 Crayton A Son. 184 00 Jasper Emery.4>. 50 00 G. F. Tolly. 16 00 Dr. A. P. Cater. 66 00 Jasper Emery?salary._ 150 00 Crayton & Son. 644 87 Eptlng & Hutson._. 8 25 W.U. Campbell.- 17 20 Dr. A. P. Cater. 27 00 Crayton A Sou. 139 94 J. C. Haynic.- 2 00 G. J. Campbell.- 14 50 Jacob Burriss_. 12 50 Win. Burriss. 63 00 M. W. Spoon. 21 4X Dt. Cater.- 33 25 J. J. Kelly_ 13 00 A. W. Guyton. 22 10 Peter Summy.- 1 50 Crayton. A Sons-. 204 56 Dr. T. A. Evins. 15 00 B. F. Crayton A Son. ?4 60 Jasper Emery. 50 00 $3339 03 LUNATIC ASYLUM AND INSANE. Wm. McGukln.$ 50 00 Dr. W. II. Nardln. 10 00 Dr. P. A. Wilhite. 10 00 Dr. E. M. Brown. 10 00 Dr. W. C. Brown. 10 00 Dr. A. P. Cater. 5 00 Dr. W. H. Nardin.i. 10 00 W. W. Humphreys. 5 00 Mary Jurdan, lunatic, admis. fee... 80 00 " " ? transportation.. 20 00 Cash to Asylum. 1183 12 W. H. Nardin. 10 00 AV. W. Humphreys.- 5 00 Cash to Lunatic Asylum.- 551 89 $1960 01 ROADS and BRIDGES. -Watktns.$ 42 50 Lev! Burris. ?25 Thomas H. Parris.- 40 00 George Seaborn. 27 93 James Hunter. 3 23 Green Stevens. T. H. McCann.. 12 00 5 00 Ulue Kidffe Kailroatl.-. 2 30 . 35 00 A. Singleton. E. D. Pruitt.? 31 46 William Perry & Co. 253 4? R. Y. H. Lowery. 27 75 S. M. Crayton..~. 20 00 Wm. Perry.?. 27 87 Wm. Morrison. 26 25 S. J. Emerson.? 2 00 Lev! Burriss and P. K. Norris. 62 40 Chambers, Herbert A Co".. 27 00 E. J. Earle. Gl 20 Green Stevens. 13 00 W. Jenkins. ?00 Thomas Dickson.? 12 50 D. B. Sloan. 2 25 Samuel J. Emerwn. 130 00 Thoruns Marlin. 28 00 T. W. Martin. 4SI 2S A. E. Keid.- 1 50 Samuel J. Emerson.. 5 00 J. II. McConnel...-.?.? 25 00 F. M. Kar.?.?. 30 00 D. S. Harbin.?.? 120 00 81629 11 ASSESSORS. W. S. Pickens._.$ 90 00 D. N. Majoni...?.. 81 00 W. M. Loavel. 69 00 J. t. Cook._ m 00 Samuel Crawford.?.. 117 00 T.J. Webb. 167.00 W. 6. Shaw. 81 00 G. W. Belcher.. 66 00 A. A. Dickson.-._._ 102 00 J. Cowan Br x:k.....? 96 00 t. J. Picket b._ 87 00 J. C. Whltefield._ .84 00 James Webb. 126 00 Mike McGee.?._._ 63 00 W. t. Grubbs...-.-.... 78 00 ft T, Rkhantson. 75 00 81338 00 CLERK, SHERIFF and SOLICITOR. J. W. Daniels.? 119 84 Wm. McGukin, for October. 78 50 " " for November....... 45 00 " " Costs. 132 69 W. H. Perry, solicitor. 75 00 Wm. McGukin, dieting. 137 00 . 35 12: Wm. H. Perry. 70 00? W. W. Humphreys. 62 50 Wmi McGukin.;._ 33 50 " " . 65 62 "? " . 62 50 . 81 00 W. W. Humphreys._. 30 00 Wim. McGuk n.......?,...?.?. 41 60 Wm, H. Peri7.?.? 40 09 J. W. Daniels-........ 84 07 " .-.... 80J4 Wm. McGukin.?. 21 80 b *' .- 44 8? " - 44 80' -.. 40 80 * ?. *7 60 W. H. Perry..... 97 SO Wm. McGukin. 86 80 71 70 81591 30 PUBLIC BUILD IN OS. B. F. Crayton & Son............_$ 86 25 George Fant._.-.- 7 50 John W. Daniels.- 23 2* John R. Cochran. 40 00* B. F. Crayton A Sons._ 69 25 R. S. Bailey._.- 166 13 Mrs. M. A. Webb. 20 00 C. A. Reed._ 2 00 B. F. Crayton A Sons.- 110 80 Harvey Waldnrp.?._._ 18 00 Walker, Evais A Cogswell/._ 19 50 G. W. Fant._ 10 25 Bleckley A Evlna-._ 6 50 B. F. Crayton A Son. 23 60 Walker, Evanii A Cogswell......_. 23 50 ? " ".i... 47 60? G. W. Fant._._ 2 75' " " ._ 7 50' E. R Stokes...._._ 12 60' E. F. Murrah.-. 75? B. F. Crayton A Sons.. 4 25> G. W. Fant._.-. 3 25 M. Lesser_.- 10 .50 Martha A. Wobb.... 20 00 8695 63 MAGISTRATES and TRIAL JUSTICES. John Wilson, Trial Justice, - $ 13 74 A. W. Clements, " " - 28 58 T. H. Russcl, u " - 7 50 ? u ? ?? _ 17 4ft Wm. Buchanan," " - 8 17 J. E. Bellotte, " M - 8 66 W. D. Wilkos, " " - 11 60 R. N. Wright, " M - 13 66 J. a Whltefield," M - 35 02: John Wilson, M " ? 23 84 A. Todd, mm. 6 01 John Wilson, Magistrate, - 5 37 " " Trial Juatico, - 12 79 ?? " - 21 3S E. J. Pinson, " 7 ? 3 50 J. E. Bellotte, '* " - 4 7? T. II. Russell, " " 19 0ft W.D.Wilkes, Magistrate, - 89 07 " 44 Trial Justice, - 60 25 $341 83 CtJNSrABLES. N. L. Grubbs, - . - 8 6 00 A.W.Clemraon, - - 18 00 S. R. Davenport, - - - 5 00 J. W. Prince, - - - 8 00 R. F. McKlnney, - - ? 19 00 James McDowol, - - ? 3 55 3. F. McCouueU, - - - 8 00 J.W.Prrace, - - - 9 00 Charles- Smith, ? ? - 7 00 " - ? - 2 14 George Stewart ? - ? 6 Oft E. H. Robinson, ? 84 0ft Jeptha Harper, - - - 2 14 A. Campbell, - - - 4 00 R. F. McKlnney, - - . - 28 0ft Wm. Holmes, ? - - 6 Oft " u ... l Oft " ? .... 13 Oft J.R. Little, - - - 7 00 James McConnell, - ? - IS 00 ? Martin Manly, - - ? 1 00 Wm. Ellison, - - 13 00 Ellas Caldwell, - - - 1 00 D. N. Major, ? ?, 3 50 E. Smith, - - - 1 50 D. A. Kesrier, - - 16 00 N.J.Scott, - - - 14 00 William Holmes, - - 1310 J. M. Shockley, - - - 5 10 Wm. Holmes, - . - 61 78 Wm. Ellison, - - - 6 00. J. H. McConneU, - - - 16 00 8344 81 MISCELLANEOUS. Hoyt A Co., for advertising, - 825 00 ? D. Brown, Equalisation Board, - 27 Oft J. B. Lewis, CJcrl: Co. Com'rs, - 16 00 E. M.Taylor, ? ? ? - 20 0ft I. U MUM . j oft. M. C. Dickson, Sub Commissioner, 11 25 J.L.Moeeley, " " - 10 00 A-R-Broyles, " " - 7 50 J. S. Beaty, " " - 6 25 LciiBurrlss, M " - 6 25 J.P.Cowaa, " " - 25 00 W.L. Grubbs, ?* " - 5 0ft Wm. Holmes, 8 75 F. M.Glenn, 14 " - 5 ?? C. S. Beaty, M " - 11 25 D. Brown, Equalisation Board, - 12 0? Sam. Brown, sub commissioner, - 5 0ft Dr. G. W. Earle, yosl mortem exam'n.lO 0ft J. C. Keys, sub cooimissioner, - 8 "s 8228 00 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. B. F. Crayton, - - tlVI 05 W. S. Pickens, - * 148 00 J. W. Norris, - - 127 40 8392 45 I. F. Crayton's account as county commissioner: 37 days on board and examining bridges, ? $111 #0 121 miles?5 cents per nr.U, - - ? 6 05 8117 06 J. W. Norris' account as county commissioner: 36 days on board and examining bridges, - 8108 00 3S3 miles?5 cents per mile, - - - 19 40 $127 40 W. S. Pickens' account as county commissioner: 34 days on board and exsmiulng bridges, - $102 00 920 miles?5 cents per mile, - 00 8148 00 I certify the- foregoing statements arc tho amounts as audited and allowed by the board, as taken from the books. B. F. CRAYTON, Ctoirman County Conmistiontrt. W. S. LIGON, Clerk. _ MASONIC DIRECTORY. JW Williamston Lodge, No. 24,. A. F. M.? meets at Wil liamstoo on the Thursday on or after the full moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a. m. J. FL WILSON, Secretary. 4?*- Pendlet?? Lodge, No. 34, A. F. M, meets at Pendle ton on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each month, at 8 o'clock p. m. W. H. D. CA ILL A KD, Secretary.