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This church will be open for divine service On Sunday next, April 16th, and on the first and third Sunday in each month. Services morning and night. Municipal Election. In consequence of the resignation of E. HL | Hamilton,. Esq., one of the Wardens of th8 Village of Williamston, an election took place on Monday, 3rdinst., to fill the vacancy occa? sioned; thereby?resulting in the choice,*of Mr. Joseph-Scott to serve the unexpiretVterm. Trial Justices. -Among the latest appointments by the Gov? ernor, we notice the name of Elijah Kecse as Trial Justice for Anderson County. This se? cures two of tlieso officers for the "Fork," as Maj. G. W. Maret sometime ago received the appointment, and his name was incorrectly gtven at the time. Pendleton Manufacturing Company. A quarterly dividend of two and a half per cent, is declared by this Company, payable on and after 10th of April. This is-a reasonable return for the investment of capital, but we learn that an equal amount of profits has been set aside for the improvement and development of the business and property. We should think that a result so favorable would induce capital? ists to extend this brane^ of industry in our section, where prudent, economical manage? ment never fails to realize handsome dividends. Death of an Honored Citizen. It is with sincere regret that we record the death of Col. D. L. Donnald, of WilliamBton, which, occurred at his residence in that .place on last Saturday morning, after an illness of j hsa than 24 hours. The deceased was an hon? orable, upright, citizen, greatly esteemed by large circle of. friends and acquaintances. He served with distinction as an officer of the Con? federate army. Col. Donnald was a native of | Abbeville'District, and removed to William? Bton. only a few years ago.. His remains were bnried on Tuesdav last with Ma&ouic honors. State and County Taxes. We are indebted to the County Treasurer for the following particulars in regard to the taxes of this County: State Tax. County Tax. Poll Tax. AuMMed, S46.79I..53 ?0,398.11 $3,491 raid, to 15th. March, 43,257.10 9,349.39 2,677 Leaving sinpxM, $ 2,534,4* 8 R0S.72 $ 814 Total amount assessed for all purposes, $60,680.64. Amount collected up to the I5th of March, $55,523.49. Leaving balance of J $5,157.15 due at that time, a considerable por? tion of which has since been collected with the penalty of 20 per cent. Air Line Railroad. The report of the committee appointed to confer witb. President Buford, of the Air Line Railroad, will be submitted to an adjourned meeting of the citizens in the Court House this evening, &:nd there should be a full attendance of all interested. Without anticipating the re? port of the gentlemen as to their conference with Col. Buford in Charlotte last Saturday, we may be permitted to remark that the pres? ent aspect of affairs shows tho necessity of | activity, vigilance and unceasing effort on the part of our people, in order that Anderson may be included as one of the points of location. Arrangements have been mado for a practical und thorough survey of the route by this place,' and- we- oitte'rtain great hopes a3 to the result. But we are firmly convinced that the most strenuous and united efforts, are requisite to se aui-e theRtadL Charadesi The Charade Entertainment came off at Ma? sonic Hall on Tuesday evening last, in the presence of an appreciative audience. The several Charades were acted with spirit, and were quite amusing and entertaining. The performances opened most appropriately with the song, "The Conquered Banner,'' by Mrs. O. W. M., and which was rendered with that pathos aud feeling characteristic of the fair vo? calist. The audience seemed highly pleased with every part of the entertainment, and *vine?l their delight in frequent applause. The performances will be repeated on next Tuesday B^bA, April 18th, with an entire cbaegfr of programme, including several new Charades aud a variety of music. The pro? ceeds will lil'owise be tiotiated to the South Carolina Monument Association, and we trust this patriotic purpose will induce a full atten? dance of our citizens. . 56^" It is announced that a comet of uimsti al magnitude will strike this mundane sphere on or about the 15th of Juno next.. The state? ment is harrowing in the extreme; as all things earth-ry are expected to collapse ae once when the collision takes plaee. We are puzzled to think of the future of many delinquent sub? scribers, otherwise good and truo men, and whose tortures in another world might be mit? igated, at least, if they didu't owe the priutcr. jptj^" Jso Hs isue-of advertising as of anything else in this world?if it is worth doing at all, it is Worth doing well. We doa't recommend ad? vertising as the-best way to get a wife; but we Jtnow that it is the best way to get a good trade ?from the people. ? The May Convention. The action of the commercial organizations in Charleston, in reference to the financial con? dition of this State, receives strong endorse? ments in every quarter.- Public meetings have already been held iu several counties, and many others have been called, for the purpose of securing representation in the State Conven? tion on the second Tuesday in May next. Wo regard the Convention as a fixed fact, and ex? pect that delegate's will appear from all the counties. It should be composed of discreet, sensible men, wilh practical ability and dis? cernment, to prevent any foolish schemes from being foisted upon the people of South Caroli? na at this time. The present is a grave junc? ture in our history, and the men who are to deliberate as to the most feasible and practica? ble solution of our difficulties should have clear (heads, sound judgment, and firm, steady resolution. Tho Convention ought to be un trammeled, and truly perform the functions of a deliberative body. No man or set of men should be permitted to carry through any pet scheme, nor unduly sway the minds of its members. Argument and reason should mark every step of its progress, and no hasty, ill advised measures shouM be presented to the people for adoption. Above all, the members should bear in mind that it is not a partisan assemblage, but a body of representative men, seut to devise-means of extricating our State from the labyrinth of woe and degradation to which her people have been subjected. In this undertaking, it will have the confidence and support of every honest, worthy citizen. - wi i ? Abandoning the Union League. The Charleston Republican says in effect that it long ago came to the conclusion that the Union League should be abandoned, and though it may have been good in its day, that day is past. This sentiment is creditable, and entitled to consideration at the hands of those controlling the Union Leagues. But for the existence of thin secret political organiza? tion, the present corrupt officials would not now be in power over the down-trodden people of South Carolina, and the shameless conduct of these officials would then ? never havo dis? graced civilization ; aud as a consequence, that other secret organization, yclept the Ku Klux, would not now be in existence. By all means, abandon Union Leagues, disband the militia, reorganize the Republican party upon a re? spectable basis, and adhere to a decent, faithful administration of public affairs, aud there will be a different state of affairs inaugurated at once. All other secret political organizations, of whatsoever name or purpose, will vanish away like the mist before the morning's sun. And the reverse is equally true. The cxistenco of these exciting causes will produce similar results as in the past, and powerful counter or? ganizations will only increase in strength and add to the mighty growth of the last few months. All good citizens, of whatever poli? tics, who earnestly desire the maintenance of a freo government^'will echo the sentiments of our cotemporary. The Charleston Line. The inducements offered by the ocean route to Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other Northern ports, by way of Charles? ton, are deserving of attention and examina? tion by those contemplating a journey to any portion of the Northern Slates. The trips are made three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thurs? days and Saturdays, by first-class steamers, connecting with the South Carolina Railroad at Charleston, and offering facilities for freight and passengers unequalled in excellence and capacity. State rooms may be secured in ad? vance by addressing the ageuts of the steam? ships in Charleston. Through ticket?, includ? ing transfers, meals and state-room, only $27.25 from Anderson. This i? a delightful season of the year for those going North to try this route, and it would certainly prove a cheap, expedi? tious and elegant mode of travel. Northern Elections. The election in Connecticut on tho 3rd inst. resulted in a close contest for Governor and other State officers. English (Dem.) is proba? bly re-elected Governor by a small majority of all the rotes cast. The Republicans claim a majority of 26 on joint ballot in the Legisla? ture. The official announcement will not be mado for two weeks. In Rhode Island, on the 5th inst., Padleford (Rep.) was re-elected Governor by 3,474 ma? jority. The Legislature stands about the same as last year, with 53 Radical majority on joint ballot. Southern Cultivator. The April number of this sterling monthly has been received* This journal is msat ad? mirably adapted to meet the practical,, every? day wants of the farmer. A vast number of intelligent farmers all over the South in each number relate their experience,, offer sugges? tions, and warn against dai?g'tts-aind'en'ors they have encountered. If you have never seen it, send for a specimen copy. Published at Athens, Ga.' $2.00 a year. The Calhoun Times. We arc in receipt of this journal as an ex? change. It is published at Calhoun, Ga., and edited by our old army friend, W. lt. Rankin, Evp, who is a native of Anderson, and most favorably known to many of our readers. We wish you success, "Bob," and au easy, plcusur able reign upon the tripod. fgir The gentleman who attained notoriety last year by presenting the editor with a "cot? ton square," which we couldn't sec, informs us that he is planting for another crop of cottou. The net results of last year's planting have never been made public, and we have no doubt many anxious farmers are vigilantly watching the columns of this paper for a report. Shall we have it, Josephus Bartimeus? Or, are yon too busy with expectations :from the coming a cop I We would direct especial attention to tho ad? vertisement of Mesnrs. Poultncy, Trimble & Co., of Baltimore, who offer a large assortment of fancy goods, such as Croquet ueUt, Base Ball set*, Traveling Bags, &C: This iftilso a large emporium for Sportsmen's war;* See card in this issue, notable features of which arc that their prices are bosedorrgold at par, and that they give She snnie attention to urdj;r.? per mail as to pertHiiuil purchases.. The South Carolina Medical Association. The annual meeting of this body was held in Charleston on Wednesday and Thursday of j last week. The meeting embraced matters*! of interest to tho medical fraternity, and a I number of reports and papers on medical j science and practice occupied the attention of J the Association. The officers elected for the! ensuing year arc as follows : President?F. Poyro Porch er, of Charleston. Vice Presidents?B.. W. Gibbes, of Columbia ; A. P. Wylie, of Chester; and D. S. Price, of Marion. Recording Secretary?T. Grange Simons, of Charleston. Corresponding Secretary?S. Baruch, of Cam den. Treasurer?F. L. Parker, of Charleston." The following gentlemen were appointed delegates to the American Medical Association, to be held at Sa? Francisco, California, viz: Drs. John T. Darby, of Columbia; F. M. Rob? ertson, of Charleston; W. H. Nardin, of An? derson ; J. Mclntosh, of Newberry; G. E. Trescot, of Charleston, and T. P. McNeil, of Edisto. The next annual meeting of the Association will be held in Columbia on the third Tuesday kr April, 1872. Horticultural Exhibition. We are under obligations to the Cotton States' Fair Association of Augusta, Ga., for a complimentary ticket of admission to the sec? ond annual Horticultural Exhibition, which will be held at. the Fair Grounds of the Asso? ciation on tho 10th and 11th days of May next. A large number of valuable premiums are of? fered for plants, flowers, fruits, wines, and vege? tables, and we have no doubt the occasion will prove most agreeable. Visitors cart obtain tickets over the principal railroads in this State and Georgia for one-half the regular rates. Ne Plus Ultra. We do not believe that the inventive genius of Radical thieves can excel the great swindle in fitting up the House of Representatives, which is pretty thoroughly exposed by the production of sundry bills, to be found on our first page to-day. It receives unmixed censure from the Charleston Daily Republican in the following comments : "The whole thing shows the most shameless, the most infamous attempted use of the funds of the State. Gov. Scott righteously vetoed the appropriation bill covering this business of 'furnishing'; and, with anything like vigilance, these outrageous "items' can never pass. Some people, we take it, will have to wait a good while for their money?long enough,, we trust, to teach them the proper way of making out bills when dealing with the State of South Carolina." ? ?S ? ? '? - The New York Evening Post gives promi? nence to the following account of matters in South Carolina. If Northern newspapers, and especially Republican journals, would only copy such facts as are here set forth, instead of giving currency to the loose statements of irre? sponsible people, they would be doing a real benefit to the public: A private letter from a gentleman in Barn well district, in South Carolina?a Northern gentleman, who has resided there most of the time for four years past?speaking of the Cin? cinnati Republican platform as amended by Mr. Parke Godwin in a communication addressed to this paper, says: "There can be no more peaceable, quiet, or law-abiding people than in this very districfrof BarnwelL, the very hot-bed of secession. In all these years I have not seen or heard of a single case of 'outrage,' and to read in the Northern papers these continued attacks on this old State (as one of anarchy and barbarism) surprises me. True, there has been some outlawry on the borders of North Caro? lina ; but the cause of all the troubles there are patent to those who will investigate the source. We are suffering from unwise and il- j literate legislation, but if we have the reforms indicated in your platform, this little State will become, as it should be, one of the most pro? ductive and desirable of the sisterhood of Slates." Congressman Elliott, it seems, is making quite a reputation in short order. The New Yorkllerald thus epitomizes his career as mem? ber of Congress, which embraces a period of only one short month : It is no longer Frederick Douglass, the fa? mous colored pioneer in the cause of bis race freedom and equal rights ; it is no longer the eloquent Downing F. R. S. (fried, roasted and stewed), the celebrated and successful Oyster man ; it is no longer the reverend Senator Rev? els, as thd colored successor to the seat of Jeff. Davis among the Conscript Fathers ; but it is the new colored representative in Congress, the learned and logical Elliott, from South Caroli? na. Since the 4th of March he has made two speeches in the House of Representatives, and has written a letter to the Hon. Horace Grcc ley on the Ku Klux Klans aud a general am? nesty,, in all of which he-has proved himself a man of decided and well-improved abilities. His speech of Saturday last on the Southern Ku Klux outrages and the remedy was an ef : fort so marked in its legal and logical strength that the Democrats were satisfied that there is only on<; man in tho House who could write such a speech; that General Butler is that man, and that he must have written this trenchant speech, which was read from the manuscript by Elliott. Letter from Ex-Skcrktary Welles.? Hon. Gideon Welles, a member of Lincoln's Cabinet from first to last, and who now declares himself a Republican, has written a long and explicit letter to the. Hartford Courunt, in which he takes strong ground against the poli? cy pursued by Grant and the Radical party to? wards the Southern States and people. He de? clares, "if the people of the States respectively cannot make and execute their own laws, but are to be governed and controlled in their local1 municipal affairs by a central power, then American Democracy and American Republi? canism arc mere shams and delusions." He also denounces the plea of necessity set up by the Radicals as an excuse for their acts,, and! says that this is always the tyrant's pica for crime, oppression and wrong. In-another portion of his letter,.he says: "If there is any one settled principle in our system of free government, it is that which asserts the right of the people of each Stale to form their own Constitutions. The right is inherent in the people. When the Republicans, having obtained power; assumed to dictate to Virginia and Georgia, and other States, in regard to their Constitutions, to overturn their fundamental law, to set aside tlioir legislative enactments, to annul their Legislatures, to displace tho Gov? ernors and Judges duly elected by the people, and to appoint others in their stead, they com? mitted a greater outrage, were guilty of a moro flagrant violation of the Constitution, than was ever inflicted upon bleeding Kansas. The laws of Congress {riving the Presidont authority to introduce military at the elections, and1 all schemes by which the central Government as? sumes to take cognizance of and tc punish I offenses by tho Ku Klux organizations, or by ' others in thoStites,arc?likeuliuostiivery act in : what is called reconstruction' unwarranted, tm I constitutional,..centralizing and revolutionary." ITEMS OF STATE NEWS. ! Benj. Lee, an old and esteemed citfzeri of Charleston; died in that city on the 5th inat ? Cullen Lark, Esq., has been appointed Auditor of Laurens County, vice N. Freeman, resigned. It is a good appointment. i ? Maj. L. E. Johnson has not been removed j from the office of United States Marshal, nu? merous reports to the contrary notwithstanding. ? The Spartanburg Spartan says that Dr. Winsmitli is yet living and likely to recover from his wounds. ? Tho Marion Star has been re-modeled, and now presents a very creditable typographical appearance. "We wish it success. ? The post office at Cedar Springs, in Spar? tanburg county, has been re-established and William H. Rogers appointed postmaster. r.? Dr. Win. Curtis has sold one-half of the Limestone Springs property to Rev. James P. Boyce and other gentlemen of Greenville, who will at once repair the hotel and re-open the school. ? The Marion Star of last week says that E. J. Moody, who owns a fine plautation near that village, has a ten acre field covered with corn over six inches high. The corn has been plowed, and presents a beautiful appearance. ? Judge Orr has decided that when execu? tion and levy are resorted to for the purpose of collecting taxes from delinquents and the amount of taxes do not exceed one hundred dollars, the treasurer is not allowed sheriff*' costs, but only constables' costs. ? At a public meeting held in Lancaster, a Committee of twenty-one was appointed to Wait upon Gov. Scott, and after Jaying before him a trtre and faithful statement of the case, to ask the removal from office of the County Treas? urer, Commissioner of Elections, Trial Justices, and other County officer?. ? The Union Times records that a person who sent $52.65, to a firm by tho name of Al? len, Brown & Co., 929 Chesnut street, Phila? delphia, wrote to find out if the money was re? ceived, and was informed bv the express agent in Philadelphia, that the delivery was made, but that the firm was a swindling concern. ? The Yorkville Enquirer contains reports of two public meetings at that place?one of the whites and the other of the blacks. The whites adopted a series of resolutions, one of which endorses the call for a State Convention on the 2nd Tuesday in May. The colored peo? ple unanimously adopted a resolution request? ing the members of the Legislature from York county, the Probate Judge, the School Com? missioner and the County Commissioners, to resign their respective offices, believing that 6uch action will secure permanent peace and harmony. ? The Abbeville Press and Banner says that the office of Mr. L. H. Russell, County Treas? urer, was entered on Thursday night, 30th of March, and money and county" checks to the amount of $15,000 abstracted. Both the door of the office and the safe were opened with false keys, and were found open on the follow? ing morning. A package of money containing some $13,000 was overlooked by the burglar, and was not taken. Mr. Russell, with the aid of Chief Constable Hubbard and other officers of the law, is sparing no effort to discover the guilty parties. Chief Constable Hubbard of? fers a reward of $5,000 for the recovery of the money, with proof to convict, and Mr.' Russell a reward of $500 with ten per cent, on the money recovered. EXPLANATION* by GAItUET DAVIS.?On Thursday last, Senator Davis made an explana? tion of the difficulty between himself and Beast Butler, which occurred a few days before. Should the irascible Kcnfuckian "rise to ex? plain',' just one more time, there will be very little of the hide left on the Massachusetts warrior: In tho Senate, Davis, of Kentucky, called at? tention to an offensive allusion to himself in a recent speech by Representative Butler, of .Massachusetts, based upon the difficuty between them on the floor of the Senate last week. He intimated having incurred that member's en? mity by his effort's several years ago to compel a restitution of ?ilver plate and other property belonging to a loyal man, which Butler had seized at New Orleans. Tho other day, when addressing the Senate, he noticed Butler occu? pying the seat immediately adjoining his own, and regarded both the proximity and manner of that gentleman as offensive. After resum? ing his seat Butler continued an earnest and ex? cited look at him, whereupon he (Davis) faced him, and after looking him in the eye for au instant, said to him : "You damned old scoun? drel, arc vou here to scowl at and brow-beat mc?" [Laughter on tho Republican side.] He made no reply, and I repeated that lan? guage. He then responded : "I have not ad? dressed you, sir, or said a word to you." I then said : "What arc you come here for ? Why did you scowl at me?" Ho answered: "I did not scowl at yon; you are an old man." I rose to ray feet and advanced one step towards him aud said : "I am young enough to go with you from this Senate Chamber whenever it is your pleas? ure." At this point Senator Wilson stepped between us, laid his hand on Butler's shoulder, said a few words to him, and they walked off together. Davis added that his sole purpose was to state the affair as it took place, and thus correct misrepresentation. It was not his in teution to have any controversy with the uni? versally recognized blackguard, coward and scouudrcl of the United States, who, himself, did not dissent from the general judgment against him. Butler again in' Hot Water.?The fer? tility with which Beast Butler gets oat of one scrape by getting into another is truly wonder? ful. Wc make the following extract from the proceedings of Congress, April 5th.; . Quito a sharp controversy occurred in the House, to-day, towards the close of the proceed? ings, between Swann and Butler. Mr. Swann, on a previous occasion, had spoken in decided terms of Butler's revolutionary course, and had said that his cheeks ought to tingle with shame while calling the Democrats his friends. But? ler, to-day, replied, accusing him of having be? come Mayor of Baltimore as a Know Nothing. Swann admitted that he had been a Know Nolhing, and as that had followed one of the loaders of the Republican party named J. H. Winter Davis, lie had been in public life for twenty-five years; he had disbursed $17,000,000; not one had stuck to his hands, nor had he ab? stracted a single spoon, and asked whether the member from Massachusetts conld nay as much. Swann said when Butler went to Baltimore, at the commencement of the war, he hoisted his flag on Federal Hill, and' then luxuriated at a hotel for three days. Altogether, it was the most personal and acrimonious debate of the session. ? ? -m * " - Tiirc Ku Klux Bill.?The House of Rep? resentatives passed" the famous Ku Klux bill, on Thursday last, by a strict party vote, nil the conservative Republicans caving in at the last moment, and voting in its favor. As it passed the House, the following summary presents its chief features, although"tho Senate will proba? bly alter or amend its provisions: All the so-called Ku Klux crimoa aro mado punishable in United States courts. The test oath is abolished for jurors, but the judge is au? thorized to exact another oath that a juror is in no way connected with tho Ku Klux. The President is directed to employ the land aud' naval forces of the United States in the en? forcement of this law where, in his opinion, tho State authorities neglect to enforce it; and he is also authorized to suspend' tho writ of habeas corpus whenever the unlawful combi? nations" are too powerful to be overthrown by the State authorities, provided that he shall first make proclamation to the "insurgents" to disperse. The provisions of the latter section. ;:re not to be iii force slier June !, ?72. ITEMS-EDlt?RlAl ?ND OTHERWISE. ? The Georgia Baptist Convention will meet at Cartersville, Ga., on* the 21st inst. ? A Radical Ku Ktlux Organization has been formed in Florida. . ? In Philadelphia a white man is committed to jail for refusing to serve on a jury with a negro. ? The fund for the relief of the daughters of Chief Justice Tancy will, it is said, reach the snug sum of $50,000. ? John B. Seal, of Greenaburg, Indiana, has gone to England after a fortune of ?1,000,000 left to his father's family. ? Bowen's latest divorce case in Washing? ton, which was Called fdf trial on last Thurs? day, has been indefinitely postponed. ? North Carolina is about the only South? ern State that never wishes to revert to the Holden time. ? The thermometer stood at78 in New York on Sunday last. There was a fatal case of sun? stroke?the first ever known so early in the season. ? Don Piatt, who has been identified with the Radical party for many years, says, "it is a arty of organized rascality." Don ought to now, and we suppose he does. ? Emperor William concluded a speech at Berlin, in the following words: "Being an old man, I merely lay the foundation of an empire which my successor Brust complete.*' ? In Boston/recently, two thievos stole an entire team, with its contents, consis'ting of $5,000 worth of choioe goods, which were on their way t? a packet pier; ' Persons seeking to know the origin of "All Fool's Day" are respectfully referred to the 4th chapter of Isaiah and 7th verse, where the desir? ed information can only be obtained. ? There is a curious plaut now at the Gov? ernment green house, in Washington, which closes its palm on anything put on it. It is proposed to name it after the President. ? Ex-Gov. Allison, of Florida, who has been on trial before the U. S. District Court, at Tal? lahassee, for a violation of the enforcement act, was convicted of the offence charged, and his counsel moved for a uew trial. ? Charleston, the new capital of West Vir? ginia, is so situated that no railroads or tele? graphs approach it. The Governor has to travel seventy miles by water and cross into another State to send a telegram to Wheeling. ? Senator Morton was serenaded in Wash? ington on Saturday night. Grant and Colfax were upon the stand. Morton and Colfax, in their speeches, nominated Grant for re-election in 1872. ? Ex-Senator Jacob M. Howard, of Michi? gan, died at his residence in Detroit on the 2nd inst. His term in tho Senate expired on the 3rd of March last. He was a zealous Repub? lican and a lawyer of considerable reputation. ? The Vicksburg (Miss.) Herald publishes the indictment found in the Circuit Court last December against William Sturges, the ex pelied Mayor of Meridian, for felony. He was charged with swindling freedmen in tho pur? chase of their cotton. ? Mr. Groesbeck seems most likely of all those proposed to receive the Democratic nom? ination for Governor of Ohio. He is very pop? ular in his State, and has a national reputation on account of his brilliant speech in defence of President Johnson at the impeachment trial. ? Mme. Bonaparte, now residing in Balti? more, has received a dispatch from her grand? son, Col. Jerome Bonaparte, of the French army, who has been in active service up to the sarrender of Paris, stating that he had arrived safolyiu London. ? Gov. Alcorn, of Mississippi, telegraphs to Washington that the number of murders in that State during tho last six months of mili? tary rule was 49; and for the same period un? der civil government, 19. He re-affirms the opinion that the civil authorities are ample for the execution of the laws. ? Annetta Gilbert, of Charleston, whom the New York Sun descrites as a beautiful and modest young lady of twenty-three, with a slight tinge of African blood in her veins, has instituted suit for $10,000 damages against New York and Charleston Steam Ship Company for refusing her a state-room on the Manhattan. ? The Legislature of New Hampshire, when it meets in June will be required to choose a Governor, as the Democratic candidate failed to receive a majority of all the votes cast The Democrats have a majority iu the Legislature on joint ballot. ? Hon. Zadoc Pratt, of Prattsville, N\ Y., died last Thursday, at an advanced age. He was known for nearly half a century as an ex? tensive manufacturer and a politician, at one time representing his district in Congress. He leaves immense possessions for the inheritance of his children and grandchildren surviving him. ? Pomcroy's Democrat publishes a list of two hundred persons and firms, with tbair places of business, known as swindlers, or those who make a living in New York by advertising in the newspapers, or by sending circulars abroad, offering a variety of things for salts? obtaining money for nothing, or sending in re? turn packages of sawdust, worthless paper, etc. ? Hon. James H. Weston, the Democratic candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, is a popular citizen of Manchester, and has been twice elected Mayor of that city, although it is a Republican community. He is a nativo of Manchester, and is 44 years old. He is a civil engineer, and is regarded one of the most ef? ficient men of his profession In the country. ? Mr. David Dickson, tho well-known Geor? gia planter, has determined to found a city in Haucock county to be called Dickson City. The grounds of the place have already been laid out, and they afford ample scope for farms, manufactories and other interests. The water power in the vicinity of the embryo metroplis is said to be the finest iu the world, and two lines of railway will pass through theproposed site. Reservations have been made in the plan for churches, schools, public buildings, mar? ket?, etc. ? Gen. Farnsworth, of Illinois, in a speech recently delivered in the Houseof Representa? tives* said that the party to which he belongs "has passed many laws they are afraid to bring before the Supreme Court." This is a franx confession, especially when we remember that the Supreme Court has been packed with Re? publicans. The people, who hold that the only safety to our republican institutions consists in a rigid adherence to the written compact be? tween the States, known as the Federal Con? stitution, should remember this fact, and wort for the overthrow of the party that has, virtu? ally, overthrown tho Constitution. . ? Frank Blair did a good thing the other day in the Senate Committee before whom tes? timony was being taken upon the condition of the South. One of those generic thieves and rascals, a hybridized Republican politician, was giving his testimony. He was unfolding a fear? ful tale of rapine, slaughter and outrage. "I understood you to say," said Mr. Blair, "that no Republican can live in safety in your sec? tion of country." "The life of a Republican! is not worth a straw there, sir,!' was tho hum? ble response. "Well," continued Mr. Blair, "I observe that you are fat and happy. You don't seem to have*suffered a great deal of anguish. It strikes me that aUout the best evidence that we can have that the South is docile and tracta j ble is that such fellows as you can go down there and get back in safety." HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on Wednesday evening, April 5th, at tho residence of tho bride's father, by Rot. D. E. Krierson, Capt. TirOS. P. BENSON, of Anderson, und Miss HA M.IE E. McGEE, third daughter of O. W.McGeo,Eso,.,of B?Uon. The fair bride has linl'd her destiay to our long tried friend and former comrade-in-arms, whose constancy aud devotion in friendship and war Indicates truest fideli? ty in love's rosy bowers. May they glide adown thcitream ?f lifo with naught to disturb a pukeful aud happy union. On Sunday morning, April 2nd" by Rev. W. A. Hodges, Mr. WIl.EY 8. MASTERS uut! Mir* AMANDA SMITH, all of Audorion couaty. Experimental Farming. Cartful experiment! coii<Ju?tcd by practical ?nd intelU; gent moD, !s the su'ro hfdsis of ?zricultural scicnco. At no time in the history,of the 8outh is snch niore nceucd, and the results required to bo moVo eysteraatically noted and compared than at the preset.' In ,tlio midst of a great social revolution, tflleti da things and thoughts trepauing away and new ones talcing their place?when an altered ' condition of capital and labor makes in necessary that we should mould each to the other and ourselves to them?it becomes the duty of all to make, as far as in their power, these experiments; and not only to make them, but to make them known to all similarly interested through tjni agency of our agricultural and local papers. Wo tfre^fad to see that many of the supporters of tho Rural Carolinian arc pursuing this plan. In all of this yes.r's numbers have appeared the results of such experimental labors, Iu tbe> April number, which has just reached us, (as usual ahead of time,) we note some experiments with commercial fer? tilizers, which are exceedingly valuable. This is a step in the right direction. Publish all such, and let us learn the truth to be derived from them. What we need is truth; We do not want experiments so conducted, as to establish any preconceived theory, but so honestly carried out ha to teach us its iegitmate lesson, vhcther or not it accords with our ideas. We repeat, that we need intelligently and carefully conducted experiments made all over the country and their results made kn'eVn to the world throtlgh tie medium of our first-class agricultural journal^ We. would1 suggest as among the best of these, the Rural Caroliiiian. li possesses all the requisites as the great medium of Southern agricultural Inter-comrrinalcatlon, viz ? ? general ili'iattZ tion in every part of the Sou'tr?, (ff no't every homestead, it shouto* bo,) practical and IfffeUigen't editorial manage* men'f to cull the wheat'from the etraw, and enterprise on the part of its proprietors, in giving promptly and well il? lustrated everything of interest. So we say experiment and* send your results to us to advance the interest of the State,' and to the Rural Carolinian to benefit the whole South.; Walker, Evans A Cogswell, Publishers, Charleston, & C THE MARKETS. AXDEHSOy, April 12,1S71.' CottOX.?To-day, middlings command 12J^to 13. CilABLESToN, April 10. Cotton quiot?middlings 13% to 14. New York, April 10. Cotton quiet r.nd steady?middlings 15J^. ^^^^^^^ THE TOPIC JUSTNOW1 IF YOU WANT A PRETTY DRESS, A BEAUTIFUL HAT OB BONNET, A DRESS, made up in the best style, In short, if you want anything in DRY GOODS, MILLI NERY or DRESS MAKING; or, should you want aajn-r pics of Dry Goods, send to JAMES W. FOWLEE, Proprietor "Emporium of Fashion,"" ABBEVILLE, S. C. His stock was never so attractive, especially In Drees Goods and Millinery. Oh, the HATS are beautiful, and' so becoming. Mrs. CAIN certainly has exquisite taste.' No wonder, though, for she was in business for years in Baltimore, and done the fashionable work of the city! And then, you know, she visits Baltimore twice? a year; No wonder she is so well posted; and really I barn sees more handsomely dressed Ladies in Abbeville than any place in the State. Upon asking: Where do the Ladles of Abbeville buy their Millinery, and where do those handsome Dresses come from V I was answered: Fron? the "EMPORIUM OF FASHION." Probably Borne persons may wonder how It is that so> ?mall a Town as Abbeville can and docs support auch an establishment as the "Emporium of Fashion'." How It 1? that the patrons of the "Emporium of Fashion" always* look so stylish I I answer, because I employ the best tal? ent in the Millinery and Dress Making Departments; bo cause I have every facility for doing work in the best style; and being Agent for E. Buttcrick A Co.'s celebrated Patterns, as well as being a branch of Madam?: Dcmorest'a, of New York, receiving her Trimmed Patterns every six? ty "days. My prices are not extravagant. The patronage of th? Up-Country is solicited. I promise satisfaction in every case. When Goods do not suit, they can be returned. In ordering Hats or Bonnets, state the color you wish to pre? dominate. I mean just what I have said. Every word is truth. Respectfully, JAMES W. FOWLER. . April 13,1871 41 2m "WA.3STTED. COT HU?DSED HEAD OF CATTLE I ILL pay for the same iu Goods, at cash prices. JOHN' R. COCIIRAN. April 13, 1S71 41 NOTICE. IWILL sell, at Antiereon Court Hoiree, en iBa first Monday in May next, the Choses in Ac? tion belonging to the Estate of W. S. Kellcy,. de? ceased. Terms cash. ? JOHN HORTON, Ad*m'r. April 18, 1871 41 Z NOTICE. THE Administrator, James 13. Moore, gives no? tice that be will spply to the Judge of Prc* bate for a Final Settlement and discharge of the Estates of Elijah Major, deceased, Nancy Major, deceased, J. S. Major, deceased, and Albert C. Major, deceased, on tha 5th day of May next. JAMES B. MOORE, Adm'r. April It, 1871 41 4 . NOTICE. THE PEN?LETON MANUFACTURING COM? PANY have declared a dividend of 2J per cent, on their Capital Stock for the Quarter end^ ing March 81st, payable at the Company's Office,, on and aftor the 10th inst. E. G. ROBERTS, Trcas. Pendleton Factory, S. C, \ April 8, 1871. / 41?1 NEW WATCH SHOP THE undersigned has removed to the West Room of the Wavcrly House, where he hopes to see his old customers, and asks a trial from the public generally. All work executed with noatness and dispath, And warranted. JOHN A. REESE, Watchmaker and Jeweller. April 18, 1871 _41_lm ' DISSOLUTION. THB firm of Daniels & Reese is this clay dir Bolved by mutual consent. The business of the firm will be wound up by J. A. Daniels, at the old stand. J. A. DAN[ELS. JOHN A. -REESE. April 1, 1871 41 ' 11 -1-^ WATCHES,. CLOCKS AND JEWELS!" FOR SAAB AT' LOW FIGURES. ALL kinds of Watohes, Clocks and Jewelry noally and carefully repaired at the olcll stund of W. K. IlAltUIS. Having had a practi? cal oxperienoe of six yours in the trade, is conn* dcut of giving entire satisfaction. All repairing, warranted.for twolve months. West end Masonic Building. J. A. DANIEL8. April 18, 18-71 41 Greenville & Columbia RaUroad Columbia, S. c, March 1,1371. ON and after this dato, the following Schedule will be run dally, Sundays excepted, connecting with Nlgbt' Trains on South Carolina Road, up aud down, also with Trains, going North and South on Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad: UP TRAIN. Leave Columbia.?? " Alston.m" " Newborry.U'l, ?' * Cokcsbtiry.3.00 p. m.. " Belton.5-?" P- **? Arrive Anderson. n,0? P- ?? " at Greenville..W' p. ?? ', DOWN TRAU*. Leave Greenville.M?i?4*. " Anderson.-r?, m* Belton.-fUMa.ni.. " Cokcsbury.?..10.07 a. nw. " Abbeville.-. S-li a. in; " Newbcrrv.- tJSO p.m.. " Alston.....P- ">.. Arrive c olumbia.v;::;;::.\"XVL" fi'V' ,n" M. T. UAKTI.KTr, (ieucral ticket Agent.. Hfnrr-liJK 1871