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ANDERSON C. H., S. C. THTJRSDAY WORDING, MARCH 2S,'l872. 5&- We puolish in this issue the Act of the General Assembly te> provide for a general lfeeuse, law; The- terra of this Taw are not so widely extended as we have been led to believe. Its principal features are-not applicable outside oi the cities- and largest towns, but all persons engaged^ in business will do- well to give it a careful "peril sal. a?- The backward spring has greatly re? tarded farming operat?inar most of the farmers being three or four weeks benin* with their work,-in- comparison with ordinary seasons. We hear little said about the wheat crop, and our impression is that the area of ground in that cereal is quite limited. Guano and cotton form the staple of conversatiea among the far? mers. _ _ .29" It will be seen, from an advertisement e?..the Commissioners appointed to receive sub? scriptions of stock in the State Savings and Insurance Bank of Anderson, that the books will be opened at the store of Messrs. B. F. Crayton & Sons on next Tuesday, and will be kept open for ten days only. The institution will he organized when the sum of $25,000 has been subscribed, and it is confidently expected1 that this amount will be obtained on or before the 12th proximo, at which time the stock? holders will meet for the purpose of organiza? tion. Our people should subscribe liberally and'promptly. v .':' ] Another Snow. .-In recording the heavy fall of snow on the 1st inst, we thought it, was the last of the sea? son, but this was a wrong calculation of the weather, as yet soother snow fell in this vicini? ty .'on last Friday, averaging the depth of eight inches. This makes the ninth snow to cover the' ground since winter began, and is a most unusual and remarkable weather record for this region._ - Damage to the Greenville Road. .We learn that th?3 heavy rains a few days since caused some damage to the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, and that a small trestle and a portion of the track were washed away in the' neighborhood of Pom aria. In conse? quence of this damage, the down passenger train was unable to reach Columbia on Mon? day, and passengers had to be tranferred to an extra train sent to their relief from Columbia. The necessary repairs were probably completed yesterday, and the trains put again upon the regular schedole. The up-train was delayed on Tuesday by an accident at Ninety-Six, one of the cars running off the track at that point. No person was injured by the accident The mail did not ch Anderson until midnight. c .. . ? Death of Dr. E. E. Whitner. .iWe are deeply pained to record the death of Dr. Elias E. Whituer, the youngest son of the late Hon. J", Whitner, which occurred in Greenville last Thursday, after a brief iRness. Dr, Whitner lately removed to Greenville for the purpose of practicing medicine, and was scarcely established in his new home when the fell Destroyer came. The sad intelligence of hje;death was almost the first tidings received by many of his friend's in this community, where he was born and reared. He resided in Florida for several years, returning to this State about eighteen months ago, we believe. He graduated in medicine since the war. Dr. Whitner was a warm friend and genial gentle? man, and was greatly endeared to the friends of hu earlier life in Anderson. His remains were brought to this place on Friday, and interred in the Presbyterian churchyard on Saturday morn? ing. Be was in the 33rd year of his age. It is only a.few weeks since an older brother died in Florida, and the grief-stricken family receive the warmest sympathies of oar entire comma* nrty in this deep affliction. A Valuable Recipe. Occasionally we come across some useful re? cipe in our exchanges worthy of a more par? ticular niche in our columns than among the selected matter. Such is the following timely bit of advice to persons of sedentary habits, whose muscles may have become emaciated and whose digestive system is disordered. When this is the condition of a person's health, it is said that the best method for restoring the pa? tient to good health and full weight is for him tobe charged with electricity?obtained through the handle of a spade, a hoe, an axe, or some similar instrument. The application must be made daily, and for some hours at a time. As the dull season is approaching, when many of the inhabitants of our town are likely to be af? flicted in the manner above described, we take pleasure in furnishing them with a cheap and unfailing remedy wherewith to improve their digestion and restore their muscular activity. It will far excel all the popular games, inclu? ding "pitching quoits," now so common upon oar streets every afternoon. Try it, ye discon? solate 1 ?rt < f - Amendments to the State Constitution. The Legislature passed joint resolutious pro? posing two amendments to the Constitution of South Carolina. One relates to the time of holding the State election, and provides for a change in the eleventh section of Article 2nd, so that after its adoption the regular time for the election of State and County officers will occur on Tuesday after the first Monday in November in every second year. This change is proposed in order to bring on the election at the same time with the Presidential election, whenever that occurs. As the law now stands, we have a State election on the third Wednes? day in October, and the Presidential election in November following. The other proposed amendment is to add Article 16th to the Constitution, prohibiting any increase in the public debt, except for the ordinary and current business of the State, without first submitting the question to the people at a general election; and requiring two-third* of those voting on the question to be in favor of any further increase before it can be made. The joint resolutions provide for the mode and manner of submitting these amendments to the qualified voters at the ensuing general election. Is there a Legal Remedy ? The Charleston News, in a series of articles, las been urging the people to arouse from their lethargy respecting the monstrous iniquities of the present State governmet, and seek to gain redress for their wrongs and seeurity for the future through the interposition of the law. Illegal and unconstitutional measures have been enacted by the so-called law-making power, and the executive officers have shame? fully disregarded their trusts in many instan? ces. One after another burden has been placed upon the toiling masses, until it now seems that there is to be no resistance to the tide of corruption and profligacy which has swept over the State for the last several years. In view of these facts, oHr eotemporary has sought to im ' press the people with the Importance of seek? ing the aid of the Courts in uprooting the deviltry of the past, and providing a remedy at hand for the future. We concur with much that has been said as to the importance of in? voking the assistance of the Courts in this dire extremity. Not that we profess to be familiar with the legal aspect and bearings of any pro? posed action, but that we have faith in the protecting segis of Justice as administered through our judiciary system, and in this view we would hope and believe that the wrongs, oppressions and iniquities put upon an entire people are rightfully matters of adjudication for the Courts. Bat it would seem that what is everybody's business is sure to be neglected, and we would offer a practical suggestion to remedy this defect. Let ten, fifteen or twenty meu in each and every County of the State unite in a tax-payers' league, with the avowed purpose of testing the legality and constitu? tionality of certain measures adopted by the party in power. As a basis for action, the Validating Act and the Blue Ridge swindle might answer every purpose. When the league has been formed, and there is a concerted movement in this direction, let these persons unite in the employment of the best legal tal? ent to carefully scrutinize all past legislation and official action of the present State govern? ment, and ascertain the points upon which there is probable ground to rest an appeal to the Courts. Surely, the immense frauds and gigantic swindles of the last twelve months, whereby the public debt has been 30 fearfully increased, are not so carefully guarded in every respect that they are obliged to receive legal sanction. The burden of this movement might bear heavily at the outset upon such as enter the contest against the bloated and self-impor? tant clique, whose rule has been ruin to the common people. Yet we are satisfied that this machinery once put in motion, with an earnest determination to push vigorously against the barricades behind which these gentry are en? trenched, there is no doubt that abundant means will be furnished to press forward in an effort to destroy corrupt influences, punish venal practices, and break the power of evil combinations, thereby restoring to the common? wealth the prestige of justice and right triumph? ing over wrong and oppression. Is not this a consummation to be devoutly wished for? Are we to stand by, silently and sullenly, witness? ing the destruction of every hope for the future of oar Stal e, lamenting the hardness of the times, and plainly beholding present prosperity re? tarded, without making some effort to prevent the realisation of ill-conceived gains and to accomplish the overthrow of base, ignoble men now in fancied security and power? In the name of Republicanism have these wrongs been committed, and to professed Republicans upon the bench we would make an appeal, be? lieving and trusting that the honor and integ? rity of the judicial ermine will be upheld, that right may gain a victory over might, even in j these degenerate days. Gen. Samuel Cooper. This is a name once quite familiar to the citizens of the South, and indeed the whole I country, but for several years past we have seen no reference to the old veteran, until one of our exchanges contained an article respecting his present condition in life, and embracing the following preamble and resolution adopted by an Association in Alexandria, Va. We imme? diately wrote to Col. Arthur Herbert, Treasurer of the Association, and have received a reply from that gentleman, authorizing us to present the wants and necessities of the old General to our former comrades-in-s.rms. The preamble and resolution are as follows: Whereas, Gen. S. Cooper, Adjutant General of the armies of the late Confederate States, resigned the position of Adjutant General of the U. S. A., to assist the South in!ber struggle for life; and has thereby been reduced in his old age from affiumce to indigence: Resolved, That we, the undersigned?once officers, soldiers, sailors and citizens of the Confederate States?recalling the fact that he was not a Southerner by birth, and remember? ing with lively feelings of gratitude his earnest labor for the "Lost Cause," cordially unite in this tardy and inadequate recognition of his eminent services ; and with a view to the col? lection of a fund as a substantial token of our veneration and regard, agree to pay within two weeks, the several sums attached to our names. It will be remembered that Gen. Cooper is not a native of the South, and that he gave up one of the most lucrative positions in the United States army?in fact, the highest office ?to cast his fortunes with the Confederate States, not that the South had any claim upon him, but purely because he believed we were right. He was appointed Adjutant General of the Con fiderate States, and faithfully performed the duties of that high position until the close of the war. No martial glory attached to the services he rendered, it is true, but it was upon the faithful, earnest discharge of his responsi? ble duties that the life of the army depended in a great measure. For his devotion and ad? herence to the Lost Cause, we are told, the United States government burned his house and confiscated his property; and since the war he has lived, in great poverty, on a few acres of 1 barren land belonging to his wife near Alexan? dria, Va. The brave old man, now verging on to three score years and ten, hau worked as a common laborer to provide the means of sup? port for his family. Wo deem it necessary only to state the facts in regard to Gen. Cooper, without making any elaborate appeal to this community, in order to receive a generous re? sponse in this behalf. A subscription list will be found at the Intelligencer office, and all are invited to contribute of their means to smooth the declining pathway of this noble old gentle? man. Any Sum/ however small, will be thank? fully received and duly acknowledged. We wish to forward the contribution from And^r son within the next two weeks, and our friends are requested to hand in their names and money without delay. The "Dolly Varden" Costume. For the benefit of our lady readers?those inestimable creatures of whom it has been said that they double our Borrows and divide all of our joys?we propose to give an editorial para? graph concerning the new and stylish costume now "all the rage" in fashionable circles. As our merchants are about to Bpread before their customers the latest novelties in dress, we hope this information will not prove unacceptable, since the aforesaid merchants are certain to talk about "Dolly Varden" to the ladies, and it would never do for the fair sex even so much as to feign ignorance of the prevailing styles, their origin, meaning, etc. In the first place,, then, this new fashion has reference to a crea? tion of Dickens' fertile brain, to whom the great novelist gave the name of "Dolly Var? den." She is introduced in "Barnaby Rudge," and IB represented as a bewitching little co? quette?the very impersonation of good humor and blooming beauty. Her costume is always bright, attractive and picturesque, in unison with her character and actions, and hence some genius of fashion has undertaken to give a model to the ladies both in dress and personal attractions. Such as prove successful in imi? tating the original "Dolly" will inevitably tor? ment; the masculine sex, in the most innocent and delightful manner, and render all the gay youths most uncomfortably happy and delight? fully perplexed on all occasions. It is needless to declare that the majority are apt scholars in this respect, and that henceforth the business of courting is to be conducted on the true "Dolly Varden" style. How we envy those youths yet to undergo the tortures of inde? scribable coquetry, which will be fashioned after the plan described by the immortal Dick? ens; and how many confiding young ladies will thank us for the bare suggestion! So much for the origin and meaning of the name given to this fresh freak of fickle fashion, and we will turn to the fashion itself. It is said that the title of "Dolly Varden" has been con? ferred upon English chintzes much in vogue this season, arid that one-half of the American girls are going mad with delight at the prospect of imitating this charming damsel's dress.? Other fabrics are rushed upon the market, wi ti this popular designation, but the appellation is peculiar to English, French and American ca1 icoes of a certain description; some with dark grounds, we are told, but the majority display the light, seasonable ground for spring wear. Light, blue stripes with small, gay figures; palm leaves to imitate the richness of cash? mere ; roses and leaves, vines and buds, mean? der over the most delicate shades of green, purple and lilac grounds. The new suits of this material are made up in various styles, of which the most popular and stylish is said to be the polonaise?whatever that is; we suppose the ladies understand it. From three to five ruffles are used as a trimming on the new chintz; where these ruffles are placed, we are not exactly informed, and leave that to con? jecture. The sleeves are made rather short, and narrow ruffles reach nearly to the elbow. Finally, it requires a handsome arm to set off a Dolly Varden sleeve, and on this point we expect to obtain further information after the fashion gets fully in vogue hereabouts. In conclusion, we wish to commend the introduc? tion of this style, for the reason that it will make calico dresses quite popular with the wives and daughters ; and on the score of econ? omy, husbands and fathers will fondly hope that it may reign forever I Mrs. Millwee's Charts. The great tendency of the age is to bring about improved methods of labor, whereby time is saved and money made. In every de? partment of industry, there are labor-saving inventions, and the most rapid strides have been made towards economizing the time of every one engaged in useful occupations, The amelioration of mankind from many arduous and difficult tasks naturally results from this condition of things, and we find that the duties and perplexities'of household life are especially^ diminished through the agencies to which '-7e refer. The sphere of woman has been invaded by the inventors, and a vast deal of labor has been '..impliSed and rendered less difficult.' In? deed, the suggestions and genius of the ladies have aided in this movement to no small ex? tent, and to them is duo the credit of many valuable inventions. It is in reference to one of these emanations of woman's genius that this article is penned. The annoyance of ill fitting garments and the trouble of securing desirable patterns will be recognized and appre? ciated by every lady of experience in the care of a family. To meet the desideratum in this respect, Mrs. Dr. Millwee has perfected Charts, for both ladies and children, by the aid of which any lady of ordinary intelligence can give a perfect fit to any form or size, including all styles of ladies' and children's garments. Print? ed directions for cutting all kinds of garments accompany each Chart, and likewise a marker or ruler of peculiar form, by which the arm hole and all curved lines may be drawn, so that one cannot ftil to give them proper form. This improved system for cutting garments will ob? viate the necessity of ordering patterns for every change of fashion. The Charts are per? fectly reliable, as has been proveu by the most positive mathematical tests, besidos practica} demonstration in making all kinds of garments before being offered for sale. Teir claims are recognized as superior to all other Charts, or methods of cutting by measure, and they have received the highest encomiums wherever in? troduced. The system embraces two separate and distinct Charts; one is scaled for cutting ladies' garments, and the other for children's? girls and boys. The retail price of each is ?5.00, but both may be obtained for $8.00. Miss Lizzie Williams is the authorized Agent for the sale of these Charts in Anderson Coun? ty, and will take pleasure in visiting any neigh? borhood, to give the necessary instructionsi where five persons signify their willingness to take as many Charts. Orders can be left at the Ladies' Store on Brick Range, or sent to her address at Piercetown, S. C. The Charts may likewise be examined at the Ladies' Store. ? Thirty-three Ku Klux prisoners from Union County were taken to Charleston last week, preparatory for trial at the next term of the United States Circuit Court; which begins in that city on next Monday. Judges Bond and Bryan will preside. The Ku Klux Cases before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of the United States, sit? ting in Washington, was occupied last week in the hearing of motions and arguments relative to the indictments in this State under the En? forcement Act. Messrs. Stanbury and Johnson represent the defendants. In the case of Avery [.and others, the motion to dismiss the writ of error was granted, aud this part of the defence fell to the ground. The case of T. Jefferson Greer, one of the Ku Klux prisoners, was taken np on Friday on the motion for a writ of habeas corpus, which was refused by the Circuit Court, h will be remembered. In this way the coun? sel for the prisoners hoped to bring the Ku ux law before the Supreme Court upon its merits, but it is predicted that the motion will be denied. The decision was to have been ren? dered on Monday last. The Charleston News says: "The motion to be decided by the Court, as we understand it, involves the whole ques? tion whether Congress has the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in a time of profound peace, and whether, if it has that power, it can delegate it to the President, who, in turn, may transfer his delegated authority to every civil and military officer in the service of the United States. This is the momentous question now to be determined, and the result will be the same, if it come in the form of a refusal to al? low the cause to be argued upon its merits, or if it be given in judicial declaration of the constitutionality of the Enforcement Act." The trial of Mr. W. E. Aiken, indicted for the killing of Mr. John W. Clark, in Winns boro last summer, resulted last week in a ver? dict of acquittal. The plea of self-defence was relied upon and sustained in the Court. The State was represented by Attorney General Chamberlain and Ex-Gov. Vance, of North Carolina. Mr. Aiken's defence was conducted by Messrs. Rion and McCants, of Winnsboro, and Gen. M. C. Butler, of Columbia. The trial lasted five days, aud excited great interest in the community. By an Act passed at the recent session of the Legislature, each member of the next General Assembly will receive an annual salary of six hundred dollars, and twenty cents mile? age going to and returning from each session. After this announcement, we shall expect to hear of a multitude of candidates for the posi? tion. Our Washington Correspondence. Washington, March 23, 1872. The political night, heretofore bo dark and gloomy, is gradually giving way before the dawning daylight, and although the atmos? phere is somewhat hazy, matters and things are now visible without the aid of "double hextra magnifyin1 glasses," and the result of your correspondent's auricular and optical ex? perience, judging from the tone of the Demo? cratic press, and more especially from the opinions of the Democratic members of Con? gress, is that "coalition," so much talked of and written about, will be a political experi? ment next November on the part of those who feel it a patriotic duty to save the country from ruin, and probably the attempted usurpation of permanent power, should the present cor? rupt party, with Grant at its head, remain in power four years longer. The reasons which actuate Republicans to leave their party or? ganization also impels Democrats to forget party traditions, name and associations, and to act together for the common good of their country. At the opening of this session, but few Democratic members of Congress favored coalition ; to-day there are but very few who do not openly advocate it or tacitly accept it as the best thing that we can do to close up the books of the present firm, trading and doing business in the White House under the title of Grant, Porter, Leet, Corbin, Babcock & Co. The nomination of Judge Davis by the Labor Reformers appeared to settle all doubts as to the feasibility of the proposed union of par? ties, as it is confidently expected that he will receive the nomination of the Republican Re? form Convention to be held at Cincinnati. In this event his endorsement by the Democratic National Convention would make the Grant presidential road a hard one to travel. The selection of Judge Davis is regarded by the Democratic members generally as the only one which can thoroughly, solidly and successfully unite all the elements opposed to the present administration. The Democrats, very wisely, are taking no part in trying to control the ac? tion of the Cincinnati Convention, so as to be free to act as their judgment may best dictate. The Radicals are quite uneasy at the prospect of Judge Davis being the candidate of the opposition to Gen. Grant, and through the columns of their venal press they are circula? ting all kinds of rumors as to what he is doing iu his own behalf, &c. Judge Davis has too exalted an opinion of the duties of his high judical position to take any part in election canvasses, and will not even talk on the sub? ject. He does not seek the position, but if the people elect him, he has, in his judgment, no right to refuse the proffered honor and respon? sibilities. curtin against grant. It is well understood here that Gov. Andrew G. Curtiu has resigned his position as Minister to Russia, and will shortly appear in the Penn? sylvania political field along with bis friend, Col. Aleck McClure, against the President and his ancient foe, Simon Cameron, who has, it is alleged, gone for the ex-Governor's friends in his absence, aud Curtin and his friends expect to square the account next November. dana vs. robeson. Charles A. Dana, of the New York Sun. was before the Committee appointed to investigate the charges made in that luminary against the jolly Secretary of the Navy. The chief sea dog of our Navy was also present, and looked as rosy and as jolly as usual, but he did not seem to want the investigation to be very gene? ral, but it will be, and quite searching. It will commence to-morrow, and if Dana values his reputation and that of his paper a whit, he must prove what he has charged. I guess he will. The Republican, of this city, had a car ricature of him in Friday's issue of that paper, and labeled him "the Pirate of the Press." This small but characteristic manner of trying to forestall public opinion will not go down. Dana may be a political pirate?I nave my own view of that matter?but the sea-dog who runs our navy had better look out, or the Pi? rate will scuttle his ship and sink him to Davy Jones' locker. the louisiana muddle. There are two delegations here from New Orleans, each trying to seduce the President to their peculiar way of thinking with regard to fixing up the State according to the Grant theory. It is thought that Warmouth, who leads one wing will bolt aud fight Grant if his demands are not complied with; while on the other hand, Senator Kellogg wants the name of Parker, Ben. Butler's brother-in-law, with? drawn as Surveyor at New Orleans, and a ne? gro substituted. Between the two, Grant is like Captaiu MacheatK in the " Beggar's Opera/' and could sing, if he piped at all, "how happy could I be with either, were the other dear charmer away." TEA AND COFFEE. In the Senate yesterday coffee and tea were pot on the free list, and John Sherman said that in view of the previous votes of the House on this question the business men of the coun? try might as well make their calculations ac? cordingly. Not so fast, Mr. Senator?the House has got its back up at the insolent en? croachment of the Senate, who, under the pre? text of amendment or substitute, have usurped the power expressly delegated to the House of originating bills of revenue, and the Senate bill will be put to sleep without the use of Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. A .member of the House Committee on Ap? propriations being absent yesterday, the appro? priation of $50,000, made by the Senate to carry out Grant's political blunder?civil ser? vice reform?was defeated in the committee. Grant's friends will remedy his error by send? ing his illegitimate bantling to sleep in "the tomb of the capulets." Radicalism and reform do not agree well together. PALMETTO. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? Mr. Wiley Hill, a much respected citizen of Laurens, died on the 18th inst. ? A monument is to be erected over the grave of Abraham Lincoln's mother. ? The Sons of Temperance organized a Di? vision at Walhalla on last Friday night. ? F. E. Spinner, Esq., Treasurer of the United States, v/as in Charleston last Monday. ? Judge Wm. M. Thomas is a candidate for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District. ! ? The fortune of Mr. A. T. Stewart, of New York, is estimated at between fifty and sixty millions. ? Military arrests are of frequent occurrence in York, Chester, Spartanburg and Union counties. ? Gov. Andrew G. Curtin, Minister of the United States at St. Petersburg, has resigned that position. ? John G. Mackey has been appointed So? licitor of Charleston District vice E. B. Sea brook, removed. ? Andrew Johnson is said to contemplate running as an independent candidate for Gov? ernor of Tennessee. ? Judge Davis, of Dlinois, the Labor Re? form candidate for President, weighs two hun? dred and eighty-five pounds. ?? John R. Petty, indicted for the murder of John Dale, was tried at the recent term of Oconee Court and acquitted. ? Gen. Longstreet has retired from all offi? cial positions in New Orleans, with a view of an extended absence from that city. ? Gov. Jewell, of Connecticut, has designa? ted to-morrow as a day of fasting and prayer. His successor 1*3 to be elected next Monday. ? Mr. F. W. Wing is the nominee of the Citizens' Party for Mayor of Columbia. The election occures next Tuesdav, 2nd of April. ? G. W. Melton, Esq., of Yorkville, bought a controlling interest in the King's Mountain Railroad, and postponed the sale of the road. ? The State Convention of the Conservative Party of North Carolina will meet at Greens? boro' on Wednesday, the first day of May next. ? The Legislature established an Inferior Court in the city of Charleston, and elected George Lee, colored, as the Judge to preside over it. ? Mrs. Nancy Harrison, widow of the late Dr. James Harrison, of Greenville, died sud? denly in that city from an attack of paralysis, on the 13th inst. ? The farmers of Hart County, Go., have organized an Agricultural Society. F. B. Hod? ges, Esq., is the President, and Mr. C. W. Sei? del is the Secretary. ? Robert B. Davidson, son of Col. Allen X Davidson, of Asheville, N. C, and nephew of Governor Vance, has received the appointment of cadet at West Point. ? The Presbytery of South Carolina will meet at Abbeville C. H. on Wcduesday, 10th of April. Rev. W. P. Jacobs, of Laurens, will preach the introductory sermon. ? The citizens of Union speak in high terms of the assistance rendered by the United States officers and soldiers during the late fire. They worked energetically and effectually. ? A Virginian, recently deceased, has left his farm to ten of his former slaves, who had voluntarily remained with him until the day of his death, taking what wages he chose to give them. ? The annual meeting of the South Caroli? na Medical Association will take place in Col? umbia on the 16th of April. Where there is no local society, the physicians are requested to send delegates. ? The Yorkville Enquirer learns that the Washington and Lee University, at Lexington, Va., has endowed the King's Mountain Milita? ry School, of Yorkville, with an annual prize scholarship in that institution. ? The Greenville Enterprise announces the death of Wra. Bates, Esq., long identified with the manufacturing interests of that County, and the founder of Batesville Factory. He was seventy-five or eighty years of age. ? "Frederick Morer (white) and Charles Dunn (colored) have been committed to jail in Greenville, to answer the charge of setting fire to various buildings in that city. The evi? dence at the preliminary examination before the Mayor was very strong against them. ? The defalcations of government officers under the administration of Gen. Grant already foot up the sum of $37,454,562, according to the Detroit Free Press. This is all that nas been brought to light, and yet its supporters declare that this is an honest and economical administration. ? Mr. P. B. Glass has been designated as Acting Collector of Internal Revenue for the Third Collection District of South Carolina. He will act until an appointment is made to fill the vacancy occasioned bv the resignation of Mr. Robert M. Wallace, who is now United States Marshal. ? The culture of rice is now attracting the attention of the agriculturalists of California, in which State 300,000,000 pounds of rice, im? ported from Asiatic countries, are consumed every year, the average price being seven cents per pound. There are excellent rice lands in the State, and the climate is favorable to its cultivation. ? The New Hampshire Patriot declares the late result in that State was produced by the most infamous means ever employed in a pop? ular election, and is a triumph of fraud, bribe? ry and coercion, alike disgraceful to the victors and to the State. By such means an endorse? ment of General Grant and his administration was obtained. ? A gentleman from South Carolina has informed the Boston Post that Congressman R. B. Elliott has made at least $150,000 in cash, on account of the assistance rendered Gov. Scott in fighting off impeachment. He has been in Columbia all winter, and has not occu? pied his seat in Congress since the session be? gan last December. ? The following persons have been appoin? ted trustees of the State Agricultural College and Mechanics' Institute," located ;. Orange burg: Judge A. J. Willard, Columbia; J. J. Wright, Beaufort; Hon. John Wilson, Ander I son ; W. D. Harris, Columbia ? Gilbert Pills bury, Charleston; Benjamin Byas, Orange burg; R. J. Donaldson, Chcraw ; C. W. Wil? der, Columbia; H. W. Duncan, Union. ? The Chester Reporter says that Judge Mackey has visited that place for the purpose of making arrangements for a perminent resi? dence. He is bold and outsnoken as to the outrageous violations of law that have been enacted by the Federal authorities under the pretended sanction of the Enforcement Act, and it is his avowed purpose to impress upon the grand juries in his Circuit the duty of find? ing true bills against all Federal officer? who have arrested citizens without warrants. , Tue Palmetto Orphan* Home.?We are glad to learn that an asylum for orphans of the State is to be opened in Columbia on the first of April next, with the title of the "Pal? metto Orphan Home." The institution has been originated, and will be under the control, of Mr. Tilman R. Gaines and brother, who have a large paper?the Working Christian? in this city. Rev. E. D. Buckner has been se? lected as general agent, and will spend much of his time soliciting aid and gathering up children for the home. The parties engaged in this enterprise are much encouraged by re? sponses they have received from all parts of the State. Several orphans have already been se? lected, and will enter in April. The home will be opened in the Hurley ville cottages, we learn; and, as soon as possible, grounds will be selec? ted and buildings erected for a permanent home for orphans. We commend the enterprise to our readers, and hope all will lend a helping hand in this good work. Anything in the way of clothing, provisions, crockery and money will be thankfully received.?Volirmbia Pha nix. ? The Abbeville papers record the death of Dr. Isaac Branch, a prominent citizen of that town, who was well known throughout the State. He was a native of Vermout, but had been a resident of Abbeville for more than fifty years. He was a zealous and devoted member of the Presbyterian Chufch, and was an active, energetic worker in the Master's vineyard. Of late years Dr. Branch was engaged in the in? surance business, and especially as superinten? dent of agencies in this State for the Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company. Dr. Branch was in the 72nd year of his age. ? Ex-Governor Holden, of North Carolina, wants to be made Governor of some Western Territory. OBITUARY. DIED, near Kosse, Limestone county, Texas, on the 27th November, 1871, Mr. H. CATER TODD. in the 33rd year of his ago. On the 19th November he fefl from a tree, which injured him internally so severely as to cause his death in eight days after, although the tent'crest nursing and most skillful medi? cal aid was given him. He was born and rais? ed in Anderson County, S. C, and scarcely one year ago, amid the deep regrets of many friends, he left there with his wife and babe to join his kindred who had preceded him to Texas. Well pleased with his new home, he had mado many warm friends, and his prospects seemed fair for a long life of usefulness and domestic happiness, when suddenly he was stricken down by an untoward accident, and taken from the dear ones who loved so well. But, oh! the sweet consolation to his mourning friends to know he was prepared for the Mas? ter's coming, tho' he came in an unexpected hour. He appeared entirely resigned to his Creator's will; the day before his death he was perfectly happy, and the last coherent words he uttered were praises to his Redeemer for his glorious feelings. For many years he bad been a member of the Presbyterian Chnrch, in which his sober life and earnest piety soon call? ed him to the position of an Elder, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of the church. Every position in life he was called to fill he filled"it well. He was a dutiful spn, an affec? tionate brother, a devoted husband, a tender father, a faithful friend, a kind neighbor, a brave soldier and a consistent Mason, who faithfully squared his life by the royal precepts of the fraternity. All who knew him will tes? tify to his honorable, upright life and strict in? tegrity ; but such was his modesty that only those who knew him best, knew the brightness of his intellect, and the keener sensibilities of his heart. Such was the purity of his charac? ter that from his youth up ho was never known to speak falsely or profanely, or commit any act that would sully the bright record of bis life. Oh, how hard to be resigned to the loss of such as he, but "God doeth all things welL" He is now supremely happy in Heaven, and those who loved him so tenderly here will strive faithfully to meet him there. May God guard and protect his young deso? late wife and little babe, and comlbrt his aged father, his brother and sister, and many friends who with me mourn his irrepable loss. A FRIEND. State Savings and Insurance Bank of Anderson. Anderson C. H., March 22,1872. THE Corporators of this institution having met and accepted the Charter, and the undersigned having been appointed Commis? sioners to open Books of Subscription to tho Capital Stock of the same, notice is hereby given that said Books will be opened at the Store of Crayton ?fc Sons, in this place, on Tues? day, the 2nd dav of April, and continue open for ten days. "Notice is also given that tho Stockholders will meet at the Intelligencer otliee on Friday, the 12th day of April next, to elect officers, ??c. B. F. CRAYTON, 1 AV. S. SHARPE, \ Com'ers. JAMES A. HOYT, j March 28, 1872 38 2 LAND! AT PRIVATE SALE. IOFFER at private sale my Tract of Land, containing 306 acres, on the line of Ander? son and Pickens Counties, five miles from Pickensville, bounding lands Starling Turner, Joel Ellison and others. About fifteen acres of firstrate bottom, one hundred acres forest land, the balance cleared, and a large portion in a good state of cultivation. The place is well improved. Apply to GEORGE W. COX, Brushy Creek, S. C. March 28, 1872 38 lm* Mr. MURDOCH, ARTIST, NOW with Mr. J. A. Reese, desires to inform his patrons and the public, that be will leave town for Charleston or the North by the 10th April, and would meantime esteem it both good-natured and complimentary in those who havn't got their Pictures if they would call soon. Several new Signs are under way, also, and my prices are low. Give me your order promptly. Rcspeetfnllv, MURDOCH At Reese's, Waverlv Building. March 28, 1872 38 1 Dental Card. R. Y. H. O'SHEAL, M. D. and D. D. S., OFFERS his servi? ces to the public gen? erally- in the practice of DENTISTRY in all its branches. Set of Upper or Lower Teeth, $7.00 and up? wards. Refers to Dr. P. H. E. Sloan, Cray ton it Sloan, and Rev. J. B. Traywick, Pondleton, S. C. Post offico address, Pondleton, S. C, and all communica? tions directed to me at that place will meet with prompt attention. March 28, 1872 38 2m? Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned hereby gives notice that he will apply to A. O. Norris, Esq., Pro? bate Judge, on Thursday, the 2nd day of May next.for a final settlement of the Estate of Col. Wm. N. Majors, deceased, and for letters of dismission from the same. JAMES B. MOORE, Adm'r. March 28, 1872 38 5 Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned hereby gives notice that he will apply to A*. O. Norris, Esq., Judge of Probate, on Tuesday, tho 30th day of April, 1872, for a Final Settlement of tho Estate of Sarah Burriss, dee'd, and for letters of dismission from the same. JOSEPH N. m'RRISS, Adm'r. March 28, 1872 38 ?