Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 terms. Od? copy for ono year...8 2.50 * " six months._. 1.25 Ten ooplts for one year.20.00 Twenty copios for ono year....".37.50 The clubs of ton and twenty will be sont to any address. B?bscrlr)iiou3 will not be received for a less period than air -months. advertising rates. .Advertisements will be Inserted at the rate of One DoHu per square of- one inch space for tho first insertion, and Fifty Cents per squaro for each subsequent insertion. IJbera} contracts tiirido with those wisfciag to advertiso far three, aix ortwerre months. Obituary notices exceeding five lines Trill- bo charged for C* advertising rates. Announcement of candidates, Five Dollars in each case, Eavariably in advance. Job Work cash on delivery^ in-overy instance. ANDERSON C. H., S. O. THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 6,1871. Postponement. We are requested to state that the Charade Entertainment, advertised to take place f.t the Masonic Hall this evening, has been unavoid? ably postponed until next week, or an early day thereafter of which due notice will be given to the public. IS? - Personal. Wm.C. Keith, Esq., editor of the Keowce Oiuricr),.honored our sanctum with a visit on Tuesd?y'm?rniug last. Mr. Keith is an agree? able gentleman, and a terse, vigorous writer. We were pleased to learn that the journal over which he presides is in a flourishing conditio^ and is receiving a good support from the peo? ple of Ocouee and Fickens. Congressional Favors. - We are indebted to Hon. F. A. Sawyer, Sen? ator from this State, for a pamphlet copy of his speech on general amnesty and the Ku Klux, a synopsis of which appeared in our columns last week. Gen. George W. Morgan, of Ohio, will ac? cept our thanks, for his speech on New Eng? land monopolists, delivered in the House Of Representative on the 14th of February last. Another Letter from Ex-Gov? Perry. Gov. Perry has addressed a second letter to the present Chief Magistrate of this State, in which he recounts the evils now pressing upon .the people. He urges all citizens to be quiet and preserve the peace of the State; that the Radical party is going down rapidly, and any outbreak at this time tends to defer and defeat the success of the Democratic party. He re? gards the election of a Democratic President next year as certain, and that then there will be hope for the Republic. We regret that our space will not admit of its publication entire. Telegraph to Greenville. The announcement is made that the. tele? graph line, now being constructed from Colum bia to Greenville, would be completed as far as Newberry on Monday last In two or three months, it is expected the entire line will be finished to Greenville. Wo are not informed as to the intentions of the Company in regard to bringing tho line to Anderson, but presume the largest and best cotton market in this sec? tion of the State will not be ignored. We would like to hear from those in charge of the line on this point. A Model County. We learn from Judge Orr that there was bit tie or no business before the Court at Pickens last week, and that only two bills were given out to the Grand Jury, one of which was ig? nored. On the civil docket, no case of impor? tance went to trial. It will be remembered that the November term was even more desti? tute of interest, as there was not a single in? dictment or any business before the Court?j Eight months of practical exemption from legal business entitles Pickens to tho praise as a model county. The Charleston Board of Trade. This commercial organization has promptly seconded the movement of the Chamber of] Commerce. A special meeting was held on Friday evening to consider the financial condi? tion of South Carolina, which was largely at? tended by influential citizens. The Vice President, Capt George H. Walter, opened the meeting by a forcible speech, and was followed "by Col. Richard Lathers and Hon. George A. TrennoIm. Similar resolutions to those adop? ted by the Chamber of Commerce received the unanimous endorsement of the Board. Col. Lathers made an able and elaborate speech, un? folding many of the evils and exposing nuiuer ons frauds connected with the financial man? agement of our State- affair^ and affirming the necessity of action- on the part of property owners and tax-payers. Executive Appointments. The following appointmeuts have been An? nounced at the Executive Department: Hon.-John Wilson, Jury Commissioner for Anderson- Coiwity. lfm. S. Hall, Deputy Surveyor of Anderson County. The following card appeared in the Columbia Union of Saturday, by which it will be seen that Senator Wilson declines the appointment: Colt-muia, S. C, March 80th, 1871. 36 His Excellency Governor R. K. Scott : Sir: I see ft notice in this morning's paper, that you have honored me with the appoint? ment of Jury Commissioner, for the County of Anderson, an office, the impartial discharge of the duties of which, will be of vital importance to the citizens of that county. And, whilst the very favorablo consideration that you have Seen proper to exercise towards me,, not only on this, but on former occasions, demands an acknowledgment of gratitude on my part'; nevertheless, I must beg leave to decline ac? cepting that office, us the duties of which would be? utterly incompatible with other duties de? volving upon me. But, sir, let me present the name of my fel? low-townsman, Sylvester Bleckley, a gentle? man equally worthy of your confidence, and one, too, whose appointment would meet the hearty approval of the members of the Bar, m well as of all the good citizens of that cooaty. Jlest respectfully, yours, JOHN WILSON/ We have since learned that Mr. Bleckley has jeceived the appointment from Governor Scott, and at the solicitation of many prominent and influential citizens, he has accepted the office. Mr. B. will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, and give satisfaction to the citizens! generally. Air Line Railroad. The proceedings of a public meeting, hold in tho Court House on Saturday night last, will be found elsewhere in to-aay's issue. Although the subject had been freely discussed among our citizens for several days previous, only a few hours notice was given to the people gen? erally,, and there was a large attendance of our : townsmen, including the most active and enter ; prising amongst us. The Anderson Brass Band j enlivened the occasion by sweetest music, be? fore the crowd fully assembled and after the business was concluded. The action of the meeting was truly irapor rant, and it will either have the effect of secu? ring the Road or result in a total abandonment of any future effort. The committee has gone energetically to work, and has taken measures to communicate with President Buford by the most rapid means, and ascertain when and where it will suit him to have a personal inter? view with the committee. This conference will likely take place within the next few days> of which our readers shall be duly advised. The citizens of this town and vicinity always evince a deep interest when they assemble to discuss the Air Line Railroad. Any apparent apathy heretofore is not attributable to want of interest on the part of citizens generally. They are read,; to discharge their whole duty in reference to this project, and from their long connection with it, having kept the charter alive for many years, they arc exceeding loth to abandon the hope of achieving the result of their labors in days gone by, now that the Road is being rapidly pushed to completion. We are not envious of our neighbors who have been fortunate enough to be placed upon the line, and would not for a moment detract from their enterprise and sagacity; but it is a common feeling here that Anderson is entitled to much consideration; from the officers of the Road and all interested, and we would seek to obtain a fair recognition at their hands. Testimony of a Northern Republican. We make the following extract from the Ge? neva (N. Y.) Gazette, dated March 24th. Mr. Dixon, the gentleman referred to, spent a con? siderable time in our midst, and we"arc glad to see that he carried with him a due appreciation of affairs in South Carolina. He was engaged while here in putting into operation the Tile machine of Mr. Crayton, and as it was visited by many persons curious to ascertain its work? ings, Mr. Dixon enjoyed a fair opportunity of becoming acquainted with cur people, who by the way were much pleased with his honest and straightforward bearing. The oxtract from the Geneva paper shows his estimate of the coun try: Our worthy townsman John B. Dixon, and wife, returned lost Saturday from an overland trip to Charleston and the far interior of South Carolina. He has set up a tile machine at An? derson in that State, and he brought home a Secimen of tile manufactured at that place, le clay is of quite a light color, and the tile more porous .than our own. A fine paying business is anticipated. Mr. Dixon, as is well known, has honestly affiliated with the republican party. His tes? timony, therefore, as to the state of society and political governmental affairs in the Palmetto State, educed by personal observation, if against the radical reconstruction policy, cannot be at? tributed to bias in favor of the "rebels" or their "lost cause." He says the condition cannot well be worse; than the worst elements of the Eemulation, wb.it? and black, fill the legislative alls and most of the public offices; that men of intelligence, experience and probity aro pro? scribed by both federal and state laws from hold? ing any place of public trust, and even disfran? chised. No wonder, then, the prevalence of crime, the utter disorganization of society, the debased condition and intolerable insolence of the ignorant blacks?no wonder the occa? sional outbreaks of mob law, and an outraged community sometimes taking vengeance into their own hands. Mr. Dixon is profuse in praises of the hos? pitality of the people whom he encountered. He brought home specimens of unshelled rice, and cotlon-bolls as they grow and ripen upon the plant?both rare curiosities to most people of our vicinity. The Policy Holders' Assurance Company. The advertisement of this reliable and enter? prising Life Insurance Company appears in another column, by which it will be seen that Messrs. B. F. Crayton & Sons have accepted the agency for this place. The superior man? agement of the affairs of this Company, during the first yenr of its existence, has caused it to rank among the foremost in the United States. Its careful and prudential course confers addi? tional honor upon its officers, who are widely known as men of integrity and ability. There are two features connected with this Company worthy of especial attention from those seeking ; to provide against future contingencies in be? half of their families, namely, purely mutual and strictly cash. The holders of policies re? ceive the benefit of all profits accruing from the business, while the cash system is the only true method of conducting Life Assurance, a3 is attested by the best companies in the world The Charles'^n Courier, in noticing the busi? ness prospects of this Company, speaks as fol? lows: We need not speak of the character of its managers. They arc well known and aro rep? resentative business men in this and the differ? ent communities in which they reside. The marry friends of this Company will notice with much gratification the sure and steady progress it has made, and the enviable position that it has in one year attained. Its officers, though fully alive to the progress of the business and prompt to adopt any measures that were for the best interests of the assured, yet. steadily refused to yield to an unhealthy greed for busi? ness that characterizes the conduct of sonic Companies. They were unwilling to jeopard? ize, or in any way injure the future interests of the assured for the sake of present appearances. They preferred to work prudently, patiently and persevcringly, trusting that time and expe? rience would justify the wisdom of their course. Their reward has corne earlier than they had hoped. This success is due mainly to the sa? gacity and financial ability of its most worthy "President. Having accomplished so much without means ana in the most trying times, we have no doubt as to the future of this ster? ling young Company. We predict for it a no? ble career of usefulness and honor. Smf Miss C. C. Daniels, at the Ladies'Store, next door above the Post Office, has recently disturbed the pence of numerous households by visiting New York and bringing back a large assortment of all those en I icing and at? tractive goods the merits of which husbands and fathers are at once made acquainted with. We take pleasure in directing attention to tho advertisement of Miss Daniels, thereby'aiding to destroy the peace of mind among foolish husbands and doting papas, for all the ladies will be certain to make a call immediately. Letter from Gert. Kershaw in Reply to Senator Robertson. The Camden Journal of last week contains the following able and exhaustive review of the situation from the pen of ?en. J. B. Ker? shaw, one of South Carolina's noblest and most patriotic sons: Camden, S. (X, March 25, 1871. Hon. T. J. Robertson, U. S. S. Dear Sir?I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 18th inst. and after giving it that consideration which its grave importance demands, proceed to answer it. This I am compelled to do without that conference with those gentlemen with whom you have associated me, in the address of your letter, which I would gladly have had, if it had been practicable. I need not assure you of my earnest desire to Becure peace and order, and a just and faith? ful administration of the laws in this ruined and desolated State. The sacrifices I have made of time and labor, sentiment and feeling, and even the regard of valued friends to pro? mote those ends, are well known to you. Nor need I do more to vindicate the earnest heart yearnings of our good people for peace and se? curity, than to point to their unanimous support of that party which sought, last year, a halm for the healing of the hideous diseases of so? ciety, in a concession of legarefficacy and ob? ligation to the amendments of the Constitu? tion and the so-called reconstruction acts, asking nothing in return but an honest and just administration of affairs. These concessions and all overtures for peace were scornfully rejected by the colored people and their leaders. Under the high sounding aud pretentious title of "National Guards," the negroes were armed and equipped with the deadliest and costliest weapons and munitions of war, at the expense of the people. They were excited, incensea and infuriated by the speeches of false and unscrupulous demagogues, who played upon their bliud passions and prejudices, as a skilful harper upon the passive and obe? dient chords of his instrument, until they were ready for a carnival of blood at the bidding of their leaders. The Commissioners, managers and boards of election were so selected, and the election laws so cunningly devised, as to secure the result of tho ballot irrespective of the will of the people. Thus by fraud, by force and by cunning artifice, negro domination was secured, and the whites were practically dis? franchised. The Legislature thus constituted, and many of the public officials, openly, noto? riously and shamelessly plundered the people of the State, recklessly squandered the public money, appropriating it to their own uses, and selling their votes and their influence for the passage of laws to open the treasury to corrupt speculators. By these means the expeditures of the State government have been increased to more than five times the amount required before the war, while the meaus of the people have correspondingly diminished. The taxes for two years, aggregating more than four mil? lions of dollars, are exacted in this year, a pe? riod of greater financial distress than this peo? ple has encountered since 18G5. Swarms of high salaried offices have been created before unknown to us, and for the most part, filled with incompetent negroes or malignant and corrupt white men, who seek to perpetuate their power by fomenting discord between the races. Under these corrupting influences, the negroes, in many places,.have become violent, threatening and dangerous. Murder, arson and pillage have stalked through the land al? most nnrebuked of justice, while every defen? sive act of* the white victims, has been magni? fied into a national crime. All these are facts known to you. That in consequence, there should be a disturbed condition of affairs in some localities, deplorable though it be, is not to be admired. Let us ratherbe thankful that it has been confined to the counties of Laurens, Union, Spartanbnrg, York and Chester. We will consider these disturbances for a moment. In Laurens and Chester, there were collisions between the armed militia, or national guards, (negroes') and the whites, in open daylight, tho circumstances of which are well known to you. In the other counties disguised parties have, from time to time, within the last'three months, administered Lynch law in certain cases.? While these occurrences are greatly to be de? plored, and some of them merit and have re? ceived almost universal condemnation ; the col? lisions in Laurens and Chester, by farthemost serious of them all, are regarded by the best men who know the facts, as necessary and jus? tifiable acts of self-defence on the part of the whites. It is very generally believed that their prompt action prevented that general war of races, which thoughtful men have regarded im? minent for some years past. While these things have occurred in the counties mentioned which are all now quieted by the disarming of the militia in other coun? ties, profound peace has prevailed. Here, for instance, wc have enjoyed an unbroken reign of quiet and order. There was, at the last Court of Sessions, not one act of violence de? manding investigation, a circumstance which elicited the congratulations of the presiding Judge. Here there has been no. organized and threatening demonstration of the militia,- who though armed, have not, I am informed, been furnished with ball-cartridges. On the other hand, I am satisfied there has never been in this county, any organization corresponding in any way, to what is termed the "Ku Klux Klan," or any other unlawful association. 1 take it that this condition of things exists in by far the larger portion of this State. But, like causes produce like results, and therefore, any demonstration on the part of the negroes, and especially the armed militia, which would ren? der our people apprehensive of an attack, would very probably induce organizations for defensive or preventive operations, and possibly lead to similar disastrous conflicts as ensued at Laurens and Chester. Now you desire my aid in arousing and con? centrating the opinion of all good citizens, in favor of law and order. You attribute tome, in common with the other gentlemen whom you have addrensed, "intelligence and good inten? tions." Let mo remark, by the way, as illus? trating one of the many anomalies of the day, that, notwithstanding the confidenco thus ex? pressed, the most liberal amnesty bill yet re? ported by your committee does not propose to place at the disposal of the State, in any offi? cial capacity, those qualities which you sup? pose me to possess. Nevertheless, disfran? chised and "unpardoncd rebels" though we be, I claim, in common with others similarly situa? ted, to have done more to ]>romote peace and order in South Carolina, than all the so-called loyal people within her borders. I am still for peace?a lasting peace?such as you rightly suppose can only be preserved in any commu? nity, by a wholesome "public opinion." My co-operation shall not he wanting in any feasi? ble plan for harmonizing society here. But to be perfectly candid with you, 1 must declare my settled conviction, that while I do not ap? prehend any further disturbances unless there be fresh irritations, there can never be that se? curity which will over preserve the peace of society, until some of the errors of the past be corrected, and some of our grievances bore moved. All class legislation should bo repeal? ed. Tax payers ought to be secured a repre? sentation in the legislature, adequate to their protection. Honest, capable and competent men should be placed in office. Accomplish these things, and this whole people will rise up and call you blessed. Less than this would leave the same causes at work which have pro? duced the prevailing discord, and there could not be that security which constitutes the es? sential foundation of society. The white peo? ple of South Carolina are now enslaved by their former slaves. "Taxation without repre? sentation" was the battle gauge accepted by our Revolutionary sires?unrepresented and i politically disfranchised, we are faxed for wan- j ton and corrupt purposes beyond all precedent, | and without oven tho poor privilege of protect ] or appeal. Cannot our rulers'understand, that,' sooner or later, even our endurance must give way under such a monstrous imposition? 1 propose to invite a meeting of prominent and influential men from each county, to con? sider tho condition of things, and to consult for the common weal. If you, or any of your political associates can propose anything that will tend to satisfy the demands and necessi? ties of the case?to harmonize and ameliorate the condition of the people, I doubt not they will consider your suggestions most carefully and respectfully. I shall be most happy to be the medium of any such communications as you may desire to make to them. I trust this proposed measure may meet your approval, as it accords with your'own suggestions. I shall invite the co-operation of the other gentlemen named. Appreciating the sincere and patriotic pur? pose which induced your communication, and thanking you personally for your good opin? ions, I am very respectfully yours, jr. B. KERSHAW. Important Action of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting at their hall in the city of Charleston on Thursday last. The meeting was called to take into consideration the financial condition of the State, and was numerously attended by the merchants and business men of the com? mercial metropolis. Indeed, this body truly represents the moneyed interests of Charleston, and is composed of men whose standing, in? tegrity and patriotism cannot be doubted or impeached. Their action is grave and deliber? ate, and must create a profound impression. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Samuel Y. Tupper, who briefly ad? dressed the Chamber, and pointedly urged the necessity of some measure to unite the conser? vatism, intelligence and tax-paying portion of the State in a movement to check the rapacity of corrupt officials and repair the evils now upon us. He distinctly 3tated that the meeting was composed of citizens who met as mer? chants and property-holders, and not as poli? ticians and office-seekers, and who had a right to complain of tho tyranny of "taxation with? out representation." His remarks were re? ceived with hearty applause. "Win. Ravencl, Esq., said that he fully con? curred in the views of the Chairman of tho Chamber, and would submit a preamble and resolutions which, he hoped, would be found to represent with propriety the sentiments of the body. Mr. Ravcnol then read the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, Under the operation of the present State Government, the majority of the property holders and tax payers of the State, from whom the public revenue is mainly derived, are ex? cluded from any power in the legislation of the State, and from any practical influence in the imposition of taxes; and, whereas, the mon? eys raised by taxation are improvidently and corruptly used and expended oy persons who hold office under the State Government, and the sums appropriated for alleged public uses are excessivo and extravagant; and, whereas, the credit of the State has been pledged ille? gally, and it is now proposed to pledge the credit of the State for further loans, by a new issue of bonds, which may be negotiated in the market to persons who may take them, in ig? norance of the circumstances under which they are issued. Therefore, 1. Resolved, That we, property holders and tax payers of the State, residing in the City of Charleston, do hereby deem it our duty to de? clare that the bonds heretofore issued without legal sanction, and the so-called sterling loau, or any other bonds or obligations heroai'ter is? sued purporting to be under, and by virtue of, the authority of the prcsentState Government, will not be held binding on us, and that we shall, in every manner and at all times, resist the payment thereof, or the enforcement of any tax to pay the same, by all legitimate means within our power. 2. Resolved, That we deem it our duty to warn all persons not to receive, by way of purchase, loan or otherwise any bond or obligation here? after issued, purporting to bind the property or pledge the credit of the State; and that all such bonds or obligations will be held by us to be uull and void, as having been issued in deroga? tion of the*rights of that por^Um of the people of this State upon whom the public burdens are made to rest. i 3. Resolved, That the tax payers of the State are hereby requested to meet in their respective [ counties for the consideration of this subject, I and the enormons tax levies of the current year, and for the appointment of two delegates to represent each county in a State Convention, to be held in Columbia on the second Tuesday in May next, for the same purpose. 4. Resolved, That this State Convention of Tax-payers be requested to confer with his Ex? cellency, the Governor, on the dangerous fiscal condition of the State and request his official aid and co-operation in the investigation of tho accounts of the Comptroller and the State Agent in New York, bo that tho amount and character of the bonded debt and all other liabilities of the State can be clearly stated, with a view to such further action as may be nec:1 sary for the protection of the public creditors and of the taxpayers of the commonwealth, i John Hanckel, Esq., rose to second the reso- \ lntions. They wero, he said, no idle threat or design to defeat the legitimate affairs of the State. The people were law-abiding. They had no protection in the matter. It was a prin? ciple or republican government that taxation and representation go together. In the past year the people could not pay half their taxes, and it was now proposed to make them four? fold. Repudiation was abhorent, but this was not repudiation in its true sense, it was refusing to pay for what was conferring a benefit on others, and not on those to whom it belonged. Win. M. Lawton, Esq., spoke against iniqui? tous-taxation, and said ne had told the people of Wall street, New York, that the people of the State would not pay tho bonds, passed by briber}' and corruption. Theodore G. Barker, Esq., earnestly advoca? ted the passage of the preamble and resolu? tions, which had been carefully considered and drawn. He desired that the expression of opin? ion of the Chamber should go forth as its calm and deliberate judgment. The preamble and resolutions wero then put, and unanimously adopted. On motion, it was resolved that a copy of the preamble and resolutions bo sent to tho Board of Trade, and also be published in the papers. Simple Justice. It is but simple justice to acknowledge the efforts of the New York World, which has boon doing yeoman service in enlightening the peo? ple of the North as to tho true condition of things in this State. We are rejoiced to know that its work is effective, as this paragraph from a recent number attests: The revelations made, chiefly through this paper, of the miserable condition to which re? constructed rule has reduced the State of South Carolina have evoked many honorable expres? sions of sympathy for that commonwealth from the pres3, irrespective of party, North. Here and there some callous editor thinks it rather a good thing that the prime mover in secewion is ho assiduously kicked and spit upon, but for the most part thesentitnent is that it is disgrace? ful to us as a people that so malignant and cowni'.lly an enmity should wreak its spite years after any pretence of heat and of blood can be urged in extenuation. B?* Parents wishing to have their daughters instructed in fancy and ornamented work should place them under charge of Mrs. R. H. Habbard, who is fully competent to impart in? struction in a great variety of accomplishments. Her charges aro extremely moderate and satis? faction guaranteed Hcc advertiscmeul For the Anderson Intelligencer. Air Line Railroad Meeting. In pursuance of a call for a meeting of the citizens to take into consideration the interests of Anderson in securing the location of the Air Line Railroad through this place, a large number assembled in the Court House on Sat? urday evening, April 1st, at early candle-light. Tho meeting was called to order by Maj. W. W. Humphreys, who moved that Hon. J. S. Murray be called to the Chair, and that James A. Hoyt be requeste'd to act as Secretary. The motion prevailed, and the gentlemen selected went forward to their respective stations. On taking the Chair, ^ffr. Murray explained the object of the meeting in a brief and perti? nent manner. He said that the citizens had been convened for the purpose of taking some action in regard to tho Air Lino Railroad, which was being rapidly located and construct? ed, and urged the great importance of this line of communication and the necessity of imme? diate effort on our part to share its benefits. He announced the meeting ready for business, and hoped that some gentleman more familiar with the subject would give aid and counsel as to the direction of this meeting. An immediate call was made for Gen. J. W? Harrison, who responded in a short statement of the history of the Air Line Railroad, from its inception until the present time, and gave much information relative to the present pros? pects of this Road and its connections. He thought the time had arrived when vigorous action upon our part wa-j imperatively necessa? ry, and explained tho course it was necessary to pursue, in his judgment, to bring the route through this place. He advised an earnest effort on the part of the citizens, and closed his remarks by suggesting that a committee of dis? creet and prudent men be appointed to confer with the authorities of the Air Line Railroad without delay. Maj. John B. Moore, B. F. Whitner, Esq., and various other gentlemen were invited to address the meeting, all of whom concurred in the suggestion for a committee and urged prompt measures to secure the Road. At the conclusiou of the speeches, the follow? ing resolution was proposed by Mr. James A. Hoyt, and was unanimously adopted* Resolved, That a committee of five be ap? pointed by the Chair to confer with the Presi? dent of the Air Line Railroad, and any others they may deem .expedient, and represent the interests and wishes of this community, looking to the location of the route through Anderson, ?nd to report at an adjourned meeting of the citizens. Subsequent to tho paiisage of the resolution, it was deemed best to increase the number of the proposed committee, and the Chairman was authorized to select seven citizens. The follow? ing gentlemen were appointed, namely: J. A. Hoyt, J. S. Murray, J. P. Reed, B. F. Whitner, J. B. Moore, N. K. Sullivan and 0. H. P. Fant. The name of the Chairman was inserted by di? rection of the meeting. On motion, it was ordered that when this committee is ready to report, the Chairman of this meetjjig be authorized to convene the citi? zens, so that the report may bo presented. On motion, the proceedings were ordered to to be published in the Anderson Intelligencer. The meeting then adjourned, subject to the call of the Chairman. JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary. ITEMS OF STATE NEWS. ? Mr. Thomas Kernaghan, one of the oldest citizens of Hamburg, died on Thursday even? ing. ? Senator Leslie, (of Barn well,) after a res? idence in Columbia of nearly two years, has removed to Charleston. ? The Columbia Phoenix contains the state? ment that R. M. Wallace, Esq., has been ap? pointed United States Marshal, viceL. E.John? son, removed. ? Two colored men have been convicted of grand larceny, ii> Yorkville, and, on the trial, confessed that they were connected with a colored band calling themselves Ku Klux. ? Henry Houston, under sentence of death for murder, broke jail at Winnsboro' on Wednes? day, but was pursued and recaptured. He is to be hung on the 28th of May. ? The Marion Star commends Congressman Rainey for his appointment of a son of Col. R. G. Howard, of that county, as a cadet at West Point, and says that Mr. Howard stood an excellent examination. ? It is reported that five persons confined in the jail at Chester succeeded in making their escape, a few nights ago, by cutting through the partition with a pocket knife, and then jump? ing from the window. ? The names of the streets in Columbia have been changed. The streets running north and south are now denominated Avenues 1, 2, 8, &c, and those running east and west are let? tered alphabetically, as A street, B street, &c. ? Tho Greenville Mountaineer states that some little uneasiness has been created in cer? tain quarters by an apprehension that the Ku Klux were operating in that vicinity, and adds that it docs not believe these apprehensions are founded in fact. ? Dr. Marion Sims, formerly of Lancaster District, S. C, has decided to locate permanent? ly in New York City, though his family now abroad, will not join him till the autumn. He practiced for about ten years in Paris, among many distinguished persons, even numbering the popular Empress on his list of patients. ? The Chester correspondent of the .York? ville Enquirer says: "A meeting of some of the citizens of the County was held to-day, for the purpose of appointing a delegation to go to Washington and represent the true condition of affairs here, and the cause of the recent dis? turbance in this County. The meeting selected Hon. Samuel McAlily, Gen. W. A. Walkerand W. H. Brawley, Esq."" ? Mr. Charles J. Bollin died at his residence in Columbia on the 23rd of March. For twen? ty-five years, Mr. Bollin was the agent of the South Carolina Railroad in that city. Popular in his manners; large hearted and unse Ifish: I always ready to be of service in a public or private capacity ; a faithful friend and exem? plary citizen, he leaves behind him a record of usefulness which is the best tribute that can be paid to his memory. ? The Abbeville Press and Banner announ? ces the death of Rev. R. C. Grier, D. D, Pres? ident of Erskine College, which occurred at his residence in Due West on Thursday last "Dr. Grier was a citizen of high character and more than ordinary endowments, and his loss will be felt in the Church, and in the college over which he ha* so ably and satisfactorily presi? ded. He was a man of kind heart, and popu? lar manners, and was universally beloved." ? Thomas H. Clay, second son of Henry Clay, died last week at the Ashland homestead, near Lexington, Ky., in the 68th year of his age. He served under Lincoln's administra^ tiou as Minister to "Nicaragua and Honduras. ? The Gainesville Air Una Eagle says that the work on the Air Line Road goes bravely on, and if no delay occurs in the shipment of iron, the cars will reach that place in a very few weeks. Besides, thirty miles immediately cost of Gainesville have-been placed under contract and tho grading already begun More Testimony Concerning Mapes'Nitrogeriiztd Superphosphate. Lowndesville, tf. C, Dec. 20,1870. Mb. 0. A. Reed?Dear Sir : Your letter of inquiry is at hand. I will give you the result of my experience : I used Mapes' Snperphosj phate of Lime I bought of you last spring; I used it on my cotton altogether. I planted aboul thirteen acres of gray sandy land, which my neighbors thought cuuld not average more than 400 pounds of seed cotton per acre, and I thought so myself. I prepared it well, used about 200 pounds of the Phosphate of Lime in* the drill per acre ; it came up well, grew off vigorously^ and I don't think it stopped one moment, till it reached its maturity, whieh was" fully three weeks sooner than where there waS none used; no appearance of ru?t nor caterpil? lar. The yield Ironi the thirteen acres, was' 10,640 pounds of good seed cotton, weighed br' myself. This was very satisfactory to me, as ifc was my first and only experiment with any of the fertilizers. I was led to make choice of Mapes' Phosphate of Lime from the certifi? cates of others,-some of whom I kifoW tb'lbe good farmers and men of veracity.- I e'xpixrf. to use it again the ensuing season,-as I Jrbrsat* isfied with tho experiment I have made with it,* and doubt whether we can find a better in its' stead. I now will give you a statement of my trial rows: I planted four rows across thtf patch, side by side, all planted and tended alike1 and at the same time. The portion, you ob? serve above, was 200 pounds per acre?the' crop through; I wanted to see what quantity to the acre might pay best; the 1st row I gave' three portions, which would be 600 lbs.-"pet' acre; 2nd row two pQrtions, which would bV 400 lbs.; 3rd row one portion, which would be' 200 lbs.; 4th row I gave none. The result i No. 1 row with three portions, made cotton-' seed 30\ pounds. No. 2 row with two portions/ made cotton-seed 28J pounds. No. 3 row with? one portion, made cotton-seed 19J pounds. No/ 4 row with no portion, made cotton-seed 4f pounds. Now to compare the yield of cotton* to the cost of the Phosphate, it seems to mef that about 200 pounds to the acre on common? land would be as economical amount as I cari fix L. T. ARNOLD. C. A. Reed, Agent for Anderson County. Price reduced, $59.00 cash. THE MARKETS. ?? ? - ? ?? Anderson, April 5,1S7L Cottox.?To-day, middlings command 12% to 11 Charleston, April 3. Cotton steady?middlings \%%. New Toss, April 3. Cotton quiet and weak?middlings 15%. SPECIAL NOTICES. 1840W1870 THE PAIN KILLER May Justly be stylod the great medicine of tho world, for thci o is no region of the globe into which it has not found its way, and been largely used and highly prised. More? over, there is no clime to which it has not proved to be well adapted for the cure of a considerable variety of diseases; it is aspeady and safe remedy for burns, scalds, outs, brulsw,. wounds and various other injuries, as well as for dysentery, diarrhoea and bowel complaints generally, it is adm.lrc.bly suited for every race ?f men on tbo face of the globe.. It is a very significant fact, that notwithstanding- the long period of years that tho "Pain Killer" has been bel'oro the world, it has never lost one whit of its popularity, bat, on tho contrary, the call for it has steadily Increased Crom Its first discovery, and at no prcvioas time has the demand for it been so great, or tho quantity made been so large,-1 ?3 to-day. Another significant factjf, that nowhero has the X!sln Killer ever been in higher repute, or been more generally used by families and individuals, than it has boon here nt home, where it was first discovered and introduced. 51mt the Pain Killer will continue to be, what we have styledit,. tue great medicine of the world, there am not be the shadow of a doubt.?[Providern* Adixrtiscr. m * m Bear In Mind. When disease has undermined tho health, aad the phys? ical system has become prostrated, a stimulant, that will-dot only strengthen, but remove the cause, should be immc mediately resorted to. Mental distress is also a fruitful source of thc-brcalting down of the constitution, andTho ravages of this enemy to health are truly alarming.' For all Mich maladies llostetter's Stomach Bitters have been found unsurpassed. By acting directly upon the digestive organs, they remove the heavy, disagreeable feeling after eating, so often complained of by persons of a dolicato temperament. As soon as digestion is restored, the tia? tieui finds his strength increasing, and his general health Improved. v Thousands of persona certify that it may bo relied 011 in all cases of weakness or nervous debility attendant upon sedentary habits. The generality of Bitters are so dlsa grcoable to the taste that they are objectionable to? a weak stomach. This is nut the caso with 1103101107*3 Bitters, which will bo found mild and extremely pleasant, Balsam? ic plants, barks and roots contribute their restorative juices to render it soothing and strengthening. Its basis Is the only pure stimulant which has ever been produced, con? taining no fusil oil. or any other deleterious element. Iho most careful and skilful chemists have analyzed the Bf tiers, and pronounce them harmless. This is scientific testimony, but the testimony of the hundreds of thousands who tisje experienced the prcventativo and curative effects of The orkat vegetable tonic 'and alterative of modern times is still moro conclusive. In Fever and Ague, Dys? pepsia, Biliousness, Nervous Complaints. Chronic Com? plaints and general debility it is as nearly infallible as any? thing in this fallible world can he The Future Prosperity op the South.?There can bo no doubt that It would contribute greatly to the future prosperity of this section of tho Union if many amongst us would turn their energies and capital in now channels of enterprise and business. The old roads are clear, but they are worn and crowded. Blaze a new path through tho woods for yourself, young man, and you will arrive at .the goal of success ahead of roar competitors. A striking ex? ample of the value of this precept Is found in the cast* of Mr. P. P. Toale, of Charleston, s. C, a plain mechanic. Who has made himself tho head of a largo manufactory of dcor?, sashes and; blinds. m 1 " iti < To Dyspeptics. , . J Wo do not agree to care you, but from a careful analysis of Doolet*s Yeast Powder, wo can safely rucommonl it as producing nutritious, light, healthy broad, biscuits, tolls^ Ac, which can bo eaten With impunity and relished by-the* most sensitive Invalid. These facts we can substantiate^ from practical obuervations, and with the knowledge that no injurious ?ubstances whatever enter into the.compos! tiou of IttoLEY's Yeast Powder. Grocers everywhere keep it. Dooi.ky & Brother, Manufacturers, C9 New Street, New. York. Si,000 Reward is offered by tho proprietor of Dn. Piexce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery for a medi^ ein? that will equal it in the euro or all those diseases for which it is recommended, among which are severe, acute or linaering Coughs, Consumption in its early stages, Bron? chitis, "Liver Complaint," or "Biliousness," Constipation of tho Bowels, Scrofulous diseases and Skin diseases,?* Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches and Boils. It is sold by drug-. LADIES' STORE, BRICK RANGE, One Door above Post Office. ANDERSON C. H., S. C. Miss C O. Daniels HAS lately returned from New J^rk TO a fine selection of LADIES' DRESS GOOD* including HATS, BONNETS, TRIMMINGS,.**., of the best and latest styles. CUTTING and DRESS MAKING attended to as usual. .. ., Hoping that she m?y continue to merit the patronage of her old customers, she respectfully solicits them to call and examine her goods- and prices. ^ ' Chickens, Egg?, Rutter, Ac, tnlten in exchange, for co*il?. April C, 1ST! -10. &