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gttitou gateUigwm'. ANDERSON C. H-, S, C. THTTRSBAY MORNING, AUG*. 22, 1S72. The Necessity for County Organization. The views and opinions advanced by a cor? respondent last week in regard to the necessity for a thorough organization of the anti-Radical portion of this County seems to have touched the right chord among the people, and in this issue-we have the response of "Another Citi? zen," who makes practical and definite sugges? tions as to the proper course to attain the pro? posed end. It is useless to argue further as to the propriety and necessity of making nomina? tions, unless there is a desire among the peo? ple to allow the Radicals to dictate who shall fill the-County offices. Without any organized opposition, that party has inaugurated a politi? cal campaign in our midst, and has thoroughly reconstructed its machinery to carry the elec? tions-in Anderson County. Supineness and in? difference among their political opponents have emboldened their action and enlarged their desires, and we doubt not that the result of ] their triumph in October, as matters now stand, will place objectionable characters in very im? portant positions for the next two or four years, as the case stay be. It will no longer be the | election of middle-ground men through the in? fluence and votes of the Radical party, although we are convinced that such an impression will gain credence among many. Yet, scattered and disorganized as is the opposition, with nu? merous candidates seeking office upon grounds of personal popularity alone, there is not needed the ken of prophecy to foretell the action of j the Radical party. The opportunity is offered to elect Radicals of the strictest sect, and the shniwdness and tact of their leaders hitherto is a guarantee that they are not likely to omit an advantage, by which rapid strides could be made towards placing the power and patronage of the County within their grasp. None can be ; o blind as not to comprehend the true situ? ation of affairs at this juncture. What, then, is to be done? As an humble citizen, opposed to Radicalism in til its shapes and forms, we are not willing to hand over to that party as a free-will offer? ing the entire people of Anderson County. Experience has demonstrated elsewhere the full extent and meaning of such a proposition, and it ? use! ess to recapitulate the history of other j Counties under the influence and control of j Radicalism, which seeks not the good of the whole people, but boldly defies the wishes and overrides the true interests of tax-paying citi? zens. We repeat that we are unwilling to test the experiment here, and for this rea? son we would enjoin upon .our political friends the duty of meeting the issue before us in the only practicable manner, which is to organize an unflinching opposition to the Radical party and seek to maintain the reputa? tion of this County for honorable, high-toned officials, chosen from among the white majori? ty, who are entitled to enforce their views at at the ballot-box and whose united voice will always secure this result We are fully aware that prejudices exist among the best citizens against the system of | nominating conventions. But the truth stares as in the face that the Radicals by this method chiefly aggregate their strength and wield the ballots of the colored men in all elections. Are we to tamely acquiesce in the use of this power? ful agency by our opponents, and through prej? udice alone permit them to walk unchallenged across the pathway, which rightfully belongs to us? Our people cannot be unwilling to make use of the very means which they must recognize as the weapon of their opponents. It is an old authority that admonishes us to learn from our enemies, and when we have the opportunity of turning their guns upon the ranks of our opponents, is it not wisdom to let the grape and canister burst forth to their con? fusion and defeat ? The merest novice in mil? itary life would grasp this conclusion, and never hesitate to adopt its suggestion on the battle-field. Yet, recognizing these prejudices, we are prepared to make a suggestion to the good peo? ple of Anderson County, which seems to us will best afford an expression of opinion from tho masses on this point We would supple? ment the preposition of "Another Citizen," who suggests a County Convention on the 14th ef September, by proposing that the anti-Radi? cal element meet is the Court House on the first Monday in September, to consider the pro? priety of calling a County Convention for the; purpose of 'nominating candidates to fill the va? rious offices. This preliminary meeting of | citizens from every section of the County ought to settle the question then and there, and if j there is really any serious opposition at this time to making nominations, that would be the proper time and place to manifest itself. We want the freest expression of opinion from all over the County as to the propriety of the course suggested, and without the endorsement and promised co-operation of the masses, we would quietly submit to their action. But un? to! the people so express their views, and refuse to combine their forces against Radicalism, we will not cease to urge an organized and deter? mined effort to crush the hydra-headed mon? ster in our midst Should the people call a Convention, there would be no room for cavil and fault-finding. The candidates and their friends, we are confident, will cheerfully submit to the will of the people whose suflrages they are asking, and from this chaos and confusion will spring the most perfect order and unanimi? ty, prepared to deal a crushing blow to the hopes and aspirations of exultant Radicals, who are gloating with satisfaction at the pros? pect of walking the track almost unchallenged. Let the white people of Anderson respond in thunder tones that will produce a quaking among the- rotten timbers, and the Ides of Oc? tober will record a glorious victory. Even so mote it be. We beg leave to acknowledge the kind? ness of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church in sending us a liberal supply of Ice Cream last week. Until further notice, the ladies will continue to furnish Ice Cream at the Masonic Hall every Wednesday ?ftemoon, and we trust they will be liberally jmtronized. ? The election in Maine takes place on Monday, 9th of September. The Radical County Convention. In obedience to the call of the County Chair mau, the delegates from the various townships assembled on. Monday last for the purpose of electing delegates to the State, Congressional and Judicial Conventions, which met in Col? umbia yesterday. There were some intimations afloat that the brethren were not altogether harmonious, and that there was likely to be trouble in the camp, unless certain men were chosen as delegates or in the event of certain others being selected. But this rumor proved fallacious, and if there were any discordant elements prior to the meeting, the "bloody chasm" was temporarily closed, at least. At an early hour, the delegates met in cau? cus, at the new building of Mr. John R. Coch ran, for purposes of consultation and speech making. We gained access to the room after the caucus had been in progress for some time. Judge Orr was making a speech as we entered, and was enchaining his dusky hearers with the pre-eminent virtues and qualifications of Gen. Grant for another Presidential term. The Judge then directed his batteries against the nominee of tho Liberal Republicans and Dem? ocrats, and among other things said that the election of Mr. Greeley, while not taking away the right of negroes to vote, would so hamper and restrict their exercise of the right of suf? frage that it would be practically of little value to them. He failed to show, however, the manner in which this would be accomplished by the election of Mr. Greeley, who was among the earliest champions of Impartial Suffrage in the United States. In regard to State affairs, the Judge entreated all possible harmony and unity among the Radical brethren, and depre? cated any split in the State Convention. He said the Democrats were encouraging dissension and division, and he believed that, in case of there being two wings of the Radical party presenting a State ticket and opposing each other, the Democrats would nominate a full ticket one or two weeks prior to the ejection, and thus secure the downfall of both wings. He wanted the State Convention to nominate honest men, and he believed that such nomina? tions would be made. Ho would support the nominees, unless they were a class of men that he would be obliged to spew ou: of his mouth. When Judge Orr concluded his remarks, which were frequently applauded, Henry Ken? nedy took the chair and called the delegates to order. Prayer was offered by Rev. F. S. Mor? ris, after which a motion was made to appoint a committee of nine on credentials, which was adopted. When the committee had retired, a call was made upon J. S. Murray, Esq., for a speech. He promptly responded, and in the beginning of his remarks, regretted that the whole country was not going to vote for Grant at the election in November, as he believed it was the duty of every one to sustain Grant's administration, which he extolled for its wisdom, patriotism and ability. He reviewed the political meas* ures since the war, and in reference to the platforms of the two parties now before the country, he did not understand that there was any difference of principles, if the Greeley party were faithful to their pledges. But he was doubtful on this point, and thought there was obliged to be deception in some form prac? ticed upon the people. Either Greeley, turn? ing back upon the record of his entire life, must go over to the Democrats, or the Democrat? ic party will be deceived by supporting him for the Presidency, and Mr. Murray thinks it probable that unfaithfulness will be manifested by Mr. Greeley, whom he characterized as a nondescript iu politics. He further expressed the belief that two Democrats will vote for Grant to where one will vote for Greeley, and that Grant will carry Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and probibly Georgia. He thought that the election of Grant would insure perpetuation of the peace, prosperity and hap? piness we are now enjoying (?) to such a large extent, and that the election of Greeley would bring an upheaval of angry passions so that confusion, turbulence and revolution would follow. Mr. Murray was entirely silent upon the subject of reform in State politics. Upon motion of a deltgate, Judge Orr then read the recent letter of Fred. Douglas to the colored people, urging upon them a hearty and united support of Gen. Grant in the coming election. Green D. Williams, a colored delegate, took the floor, and said that he did not feel compe? tent to argue questions of national importance, but he thought the most imperative duty upon the colored people of South Carolina at this time was to stay the corruption existing among public officials in this State, and to put honest ( Republicans into office. He wanted to send men to Columbia who would fight against cor-1 rupt office-holders, and prevent the nomination of those who were concerned in the extrava? gance and corruption of the past four years. He was proceeding to denounce the old leaders with a vim, when his remarks were interrupted by the retnrn of the committee on credentials, and he was obliged to yield the floor. The report of the committee was adopted, showing that every township was represented except the Dark Corner. A resolution was then adopted that all persons be requested to retire, except the delegates, members of the press, and candidates for office. The roll of delegates was then called, aud the Convention proceeded to business. On motion, a committee of one from each township was appointed by the various delega? tions for the purpose of nominating delegates to the State, Congressional and Judicial Con? ventions, after which a recess of fifteen minutes was taken by the Convention. The allotted time was too short for the committee to agree upon the proper persons, and more than thirty minutes elapsed before the committee an? nounced their readiness to report. When the Convention was again called to order, it was discovered that an omission had been made in the selection of permanent officers, and on mo? tion, Henry Kennedy was chosen permanent Chairman and W. N. Murdoch was requested to act as Secretary, the duties of which posi? tions had been discharged by them from the outset. The committee to nominate delegates reported the following names, which were sub? sequently adopted by the Convention without a dissenting vote, viz: To the State Convention.?Samuel Johnson, John R. Cochran and James L. Orr, delegates; G. D. Williams, John Warren and Wash. Reeves, alternates. To the Congressional Convention.?G. I). Wil? liams, Millet Washington aud Henry Kennedy, delegates; W. N. Murdoch, K. GrifSn and Jackson Mats, alternates. To the Judicial Convention.?D. S. Rice, J. R. Cochran and W. R. Parker, delegates; Sam? uel Johnson, Elijah Chancellor and F. S. Mor? ris, alternates. Mr. John R. Cochran introduced a resolu? tion, which was adopted, instructing the dele? gates to the Judicial Conveution to cast the vote of this Convention for Judge J. S. Murray as their choice for Solicitor of the Eighth Judi? cial Circuit. The delegates to the several Conventions were called upon for an expression as to their con plated action in Columbia, and nearly all of them responded in general terms that they would seek to obtain honest men as the nom? inees for the various offices. The Convention then adjourned sine die. The Temperance Cause. This is the title of a new paper recently started in Chester. It is published weekly by E. M. Evans, proprietor, at one dollar per annum. Commissioners of Election. In conformity with the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly, Gov. Scott ha* an? nounced the appointment of Commissioners of Election for the respective Counties, from which we learn that Messrs. John R. Cochran, Thomas J. Webb and Samuel Johnson are the Commissioners selected for Anderson County. Religious Notice. We are requested to announce that there wi ll be Divine service in Grace (Episcopal) Church on next Tuesday night, and also on Wednesday 28th inst., morning and night. Bishop W. B. W. Howe, Rev. E. R. Miles and Rev. Ellison Capers will be present, and Holy Commun? ion will be celebrated on Wednesday mora ing. Hours of service 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The presence of these distinguished clergy? men will doubtless attract large congregations at the times specified. Personal. Maj. B. Rush Campbell, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, has been sojourning in our town for Beveral days. He ?rears the honors of the ancient craft with dig? nity and becoming modesty, and is deservedly popular among the Masons throughout the State. On Monday afternoon we had a glimpse of that lengthy individual, Mr. Julian A. Selby, of the Columbia Phoenix, who paid a flying visit to Anderson, returning home the next day. We are disposed to think that he didn't like the water, and he complained terri? bly of the hot weather, although we believed hitherto that he flourished in a cooler atmos? phere somewhere above the balance of man? kind. Agricultural Address. It has been announced in our columns for the last several weeks that Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, the able and efficient Secretary of the State Agricultural Society, would address the people of Anderson on agricultural topics at 10J o'clock this day. His efforts in this behalf have been signalized, with success elsewhere, and we are anxious that the farmers of Ander? son County shall hear the address of Col. Aiken, as we understand that his remaks are adapted to practical every-day life, illustrating the best mode of obtaining happiness and profit from the noble pursuit of agriculture, which is the most independent calling upon earth when properly understood and rightfully managed. Suggestions of a practical nature arc much needed at all times, and we believe that the ; farming community will derive such instruo tion from the address of Col. Aiken, who is an experienced and skillful agriculturist, and j thoroughly devoted to his avocation. The Radical State Convention. This body met in Columbia yesterday to nominate a State ticket. The latest rumors, according to the correspondent of the Charles? ton News, indicate that the contest for Gov? ernor will lie between Moses and Chamberlain, with fair prospects of the former gaining the day. We differ with the correspondent as to the probable result, and believe that Mr. Cham? berlain will receive the nomination, if he has no more formidable opponent than Moses. In either event, the tax-payers will have no cause for congratulation. Mr. Chamberlain is a mem? ber of the Financial Board, and is more large? ly responsible for the financial muddle than either Gov. Scott or Niles G. Parker, the other members, who relied upon him for legal coun? sel and guidance. Either Moses or Chamber? lain would prove more dangerous than Scott, because their disabilities are greater, while their principles and actions are not a whit more honorable. The Orr and Corbin faction are likely te bo overwhelmed in the Conven? tion, and we are curious to know what they will decide upon as the best course to pursue. It is well known that they are against Moses, but there are no intimations in regard to their course as to Chamberlain. Support of the lat? ter will involvo an endorsement of the past management of public funds, which they have denounced in most unmeasured terms. Our impression is that they are too weak to organ? ize an effective bolt, and they will be obliged to support the noiniuec or quit the party. Township Meetings Postponed. Mr. Editor : Upon an informal consulta? tion between persons from various parts of the County, who took special interest in the Gree? ley and Brown meeting of saleday last, it has been agreed that the Township meetings which it was proposed to hold on the 24th inst., pre? paratory to a general meeting in Columbia ou the 28th, should be postponed indefinitely; and it is therefore recommended that all further action in the premises be abandoned. The course pursued by the press of the State gener? ally, and particular by that of Columbia, in withholding the proceedings of the Anderson meeting from the people, although respectfully requested to publish, renders this postponement indispensable. The meeting at Anderson was one of the largest ever held in the Court House. It was gotten up without effort, conducted without arrangement, and expressed correctly the deep and decided feeling and judgment of the mass of the people. Whilst, therefore, they arc compelled to acquiesce in a suspension of the action proposed by them, they do so without concurring in the reasons assigned for it. One q*" tue Pcorui, ? Town Election. The annual election for an Intendant and four Wardens of the town of Anderson will be held on the second Monday in September next. The charter provides that no person shall be allowed to vote without his name is registered as a voter with the Clerk of the Council on or before the day preceding such election. Our citizens should attend to this important duty at once. For the Anderson Intelligencer. To the People of Anderson County. Fellow-Citizens : To carry out and con? summate the very wise and proper suggestion of " Citizen," in the last issue of the Intelligen? cer, allow me to add a few thoughts for your consideration. There are two politioal parties in the field?the one Radical and tho other Liberal Republican, The former supports Grant and his host of hirelings, who are sys? tematically organized. Their opponents in this County have no organization whatever. Our candidates for office are fighting under their own banners, depending alone upon their per? sonal friends. Let us pause and mark well. Without more unanimity, in the language of " Citizen," the Radicals will fill every office in the county! Shame! 0, shame! when we consider that the conservatives are so largely in the majority. I appeal to you for the sake of yourselves, your children and your country, to arise, throw off all lethargy, cast aside every personal preference and all private aspirations, and make one united effort for the continuance of an honest, economical administration of lo? cal government in all its departments. To secure the end proposed, allow me to sug? gest that the various Townships in the County, as early as practicable, call meetings of their citizens, canvass the whole subject calmly and deliberately, and select as delegates such per? sons to represent their views in regard to the proper men to fill the various offices. By all means, elect these delegates by ballot and not by committees, thereby avoiding all reasonable ground for dissatisfaction, pledging yourselves not only to abide the decision of a majority in the Township, but also to sustain the voice of the County when heard from. Allow me further to suggest, as the time is short, that Saturday the 14th day of September would be a suitable day for all the delegates to meet at the Court House and assemble in Con? vention, when the several names suggested by the Townships may be considered and ballotted upon, requiring a majority of votes or town? ships before a nomiuation is made. Candidates so announced will be considered, of course, the representatives of the party opposed to Radi? calism. This plan, if properly carried out, will obvi? ate all possible objections to cliques and packed committees, which are always disorganizing. It may be that some will bolt the nominations. It Is, however, not meet that the whole body should suffer iu consequence of the disaffection of one or two members. There are a number of gentlemen now in the field whom we would gladly support, but it is impossible to vote for them all. They have a delicacy among them? selves of determining who shall withdraw and who shall continue to run. I have no doubt that a large majority will most cheerfully sub? mit to the voice of the party. Our opponents are laughing in their sleeves at our folly, and almost feel themselves snugly seated in the dif? ferent offices. Will Borne one move in each Township, and go to work at once, getting all the people out on any day that may be fixed upou, and let us not fall victims to our want of unanimity and organization. In the name of Heaven, have we not already suffered enough in our State re? lations, without permitting Anderson County to bo governed by the will and opinions of a Radical minority ? ANOTHER CITIZEN. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Shady Grove, August 16, 1S72. Mr. Editor: Ancient history teaches us, "wheu Cataline attempted to overthrow the liberties of Rome, he began by corrupting the young men of the city, and forming them for deeds and crime." In Ihis he acted with keen discernment of what constitutes the strength and safety of a community?the virtue and in? telligence of the youth?especially of its young men. This class of persons has, with much propriety, been denominated the flower of a country?the rising hope of the church and so? ciety. Whilst they are preserved uncorrupted, and come forward with enlightened minds and good morals, to act their respective parts on the stage of life, the foundations of social order and happiness are secure, and no weapon formed against the safety of the communi ty can prosper. This indeed is a truth so obvious that all wise and benevolent men, whether statesmen, philanthropists or ministers of re? ligion, have always felt a deep and peculiar in? terest in this class of society; and in all at? tempts to produce reformation and advance human happiness, the young, and particularly the young men, have engaged their first and chief regards. How entirely this accords with the spirit of inspiration it is needless to remark. Hardly any one trait of the Bible is more prominent than its benevolent concern for the youthful generation of men. On them its in? structions drop as the rain and distill as the dew; around their path it pours its purest light and sweetest promises; and by every motive of kindness and entreaty, of invitation and warn? ing, aims to form them for duty and happiness, holiness and God. Being a young man of this community, and feeling, as any patriotic young Carolinian should feel, a deep and heartfelt interest iu the prosperity and welfare of my now bleeding country, I propose, in this and some following discourses, to address myself directly to the young men of this community. I feel that in doing so, I attempt a service for a most inter? esting portion of society, and while I shall aim, as is meet, to make myself intelligible, by using great plainness of language, I beg you my young companions and friends, to do me the justice to believe, that not a word or sentiment will be uttered, but what will bo felt iu my heart, and with the sincerest desire for your present and everlasting happiness. The sub? ject proposed for present consideration is?"The claims of society on young men." In illus i (rating this subject?1st, I shall explain the j nature of these claims; 2nd, Show how you arc to be prepared to meet them ; llrd, Enforce . the duty by appropriate motives. The claims, j then, of which we speak, arc of the most weighty and serious character. They grow out of those indissoluble relations which wc sus? tain to society; and those invaluable interests, social, civil and religious, which have come down to us, a most precious inheritance, from our ancestors, and, which, with all the duties and responsibilities connected with them are soon to be transferred to our hands and to our keeping. I look forward a few short years, and sec the aspect of society entirely changed. It makes my soul gladden with ecstasy to know that it will be changed in some respects, cspeci hj politically, whilst sonic other aspects are very unpleasant for reflection. The venerable fa? thers, who have borne the heat and burden of the day, are dropping one after another into the grave, and soon they will all be gone. Of those, too, who are now the acting members of society, some have passed the meridian of life, others are passing it, and all will soon be going down its decline, to mingle with the generations who have disappeared before them, from this transient scene of action. To a mind seriously contemplating this fact, it is an inquiry of deep and tender interest, who are to rise up and fill their places ? To whom are to be committed the invaluable interests of this community? Who are to sustain its responsibilities and dis? charge its duties? You anticipate the answer. Is it to you, young man, that these interests are to be committed and these responsibilities transferred. You are fast advancing to fill the places of those who are fast retiring to give place to new generations. You are soon to oc? cupy the houses, and own the property, and fill the offices, and possess the power, and direct the influences that are now in other hands. The various departments of business and trust, the pulpit and the bar; our courts of justice and halls of legislation; our civil, religious, and literary institutions; ail, in short, that consti? tutes society, and goes to make life useful and happy, are to be in your hands and under your control. This representation is not made to excite your vanity, but to impress you with a due sense of your obligations. You cannot take a rational yiew of the stations to which you are advancing, or of the duties that are coming upon you, without feeling, deeply, your need of high and peculiar qualifications. In committing to you her interests and privileges, society imposes upon you corresponding claims; and demands that you be prepared to fill, with honor and usefulness, the places which you are destined to occupy. She looks to you for future protection and support, and while she opens her arms to welcome you to your high immu? nities and hopes, she requires of you the culti? vation of those virtues, and the attainment of those qualifications, which alone can properly prepare you for the duties and scenes of future life. Young Carolinian. For the Anderson Intelligencer. The University of the South. Sewaxee, Term., July 31st, 1872. Me. Editor : Perchance at this late day a description of the "Commencement Exercises" of the University may not be out of order, and inasmuch as the last were the most interesting and memorable of any preceding, they deserve to be chronicled for the entertainment of all who have a thought for our growing institu? tion. On the 10th inst. the examinations closed.? The day following the Commencement Exer? cises opened. The surpliced choir, followed by the Faculty, the Bishops of Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, South Carolina and Florida, with the clerical and lay members of the Board of Trustees already assembled, entered the Chapel at 11.30 a. m., and Holy Communion with a grand choral service was celebrated. Immedi? ately after this the Board met in the Library Hall for the purpose of re-organization?the greater number of the members being present. At 1 p. m. a telegram announcing the advent of Hon. Jefferson Davis was received, and Se wanee was at once filled with excitement and enthusiasm. This would be his first appear? ance on our mountain retreat, and many of his admirers would now behold him for the first time. At the depot, a part of the cadet corps was drawn up in line to welcome him, and when he appeared on the platform, a prolonged and rousing cheer was given for him whom a nation delights to honor. Here he was also met by a delegation from the Faculty, and es? corted to the home of the Chancellor. In the evening, at 8 o'clock, the three Liter? ary Societies of the University appeared before the public and contested for two prize cups? one for Oratory, the other for English Compo? sition. When the hour arrived, they marched into the Chapel to the music of "Stonewall Jackson's Grand March," and an appreciative audience, largely representing the chivalry and beauty of the South, had already assembled to enjoy the intellectual festivities. When the soul-stirring airs of the baud had died away, the Chancellor arose and remarked that he had the pleasure of introducing to the audience our esteemed citizen and countryman, Ex-President Davis, and that he had consented to preside over the contest, and announce the respective exercises. At the mention of this electric name the house simultaneously arose, and peal after peal of applause reverberated through the Chapel halls. He at once advanced to the front of the stage, but was scarcely permitted to speak for the continued applause. His address was brief, and substantially as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen: Happy, thrice happy am I to be preseut on this interesting occasion. Many years ago I listened with intense interest to Bishop Polk, when he was unfolding to me his grand design of erecting a University upou this plateau that should meet the highest ends of true education. Often have I desired to visit the University of the South. It fills my heart with gladness to be present this evening, and I deeply feel the honor conferred upou me in calling me to preside over this meeting. It is needless to state that the above was re? ceived with deafening acclamation, as all seemed elated at the presence of the South's noblest son, and desired to evince their admi? ration and affection for his genius and talents. The orators of the evening, including the prize essayists, were seven?representing the "Omega," the "Sigma Epsilon," and the "Pi Lambda" Societies. The Chairman, with much grace and dignity, announced the orators and their respective sub? jects. They successively arose and addressed the audience, and from the elicited applause each rendered the satisfaction due the occasion. Between the orations music lent additional rel? ish, and contributed vastly to the success of the evening. At the conclusion of the exercises, the Chairman arose and expressed his admira? tion for the performances j that it afforded him great satisfaction to find all the productions had not only been of a high literary standard, but also of a pure moral character; and in conclusion, admonished the Societies to imitate such characters as Polk, Otey and Elliott, the founders of this Institution, and they could never go wrong. After benediction by the Chancellor, the as? semblage departed homeward, and all that re? mained of the evening was its memory. On the 11th inst., the Faculty and Board of Trustees assembled in the Chapel at the same time and manner as on the day previous, for the purpose of bestowing the diplomas, medals and prizes. The Trustees annually present three gold medals for proficiency in scholar? ship, and the Professors and friends of the University offer prizes for distinction in several separate schools. The Vice-Chancellor acted as master of ceremonies, and the medals and prizes were presented by members selected from the Board?an address appropriate to the occasion accompanying each presentation. Of the diplomas, six were conferred?one in Chemistry, three in English Literature, aud two in Metaphysics. These were the first diplomas conferred by the University, and thus contributed to make the occasion one of special interest and importance. When the presentations were concluded, the choir burst forth in praise by singing the "Gloria in Excelsis,'1 after which the audience was dismissed with the benediction. The remaining days of the week were equally as pleasantly spent as the preceding, notwith? standing the weather was very unfavorable for festivities. On the evening of the 11th inst., a grand re? ception was given at the home of the Head Master, in honor of Mr. Davis. Almost the entire population of Sewanee was present; and the occasion, so vastly enlivened by the wit and repartee of our distinguished visitor, will not soon be forgotten by those so fortunate as to be present. The grand annual Hop occurred on the night of the 15th inst., and it eclipsed anything of the kind hitherto inaugurated. The gay and dashing gallants, the beautiful and fascinating ladies, gorgeously attired after the most ap? proved and attractive modes, with the inspiring music, all tended to round the festivities into one perfect whole, and to blindly infatuate the votaries of Terpsichore. The Board of Trustees closed its exercise on the 13th inst., and during which it transacted important business. The most noted of its Eroceedings was the change of vice-chancellor, lishop Quintard tendered his resignation, though reluctantly, in consequence of his Dio? cesan duties, and in his stead, the choice of the Board fell upon our worthy and efficient Head Master, Gen. J. Gorgas. He was elected for three years, having entire charge of the admin? istrative affairs of the University. The new term has begun in active force, and recent pleasant festivities have almost been en? tirely forgotten amid the busy cares of the present. The register has been increased by many new names, and we begin another year under most auspicious circumstances. The most recent act of the Hebdomadal Board is the adoption of the collegiate cap and gown as the prescribed dress for the intermediate and senior students of the University. This has been a time honored custom at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, in England, but its introduction here will doubtless afford a feast of amusement and ridicule to the slighted juniors, and youths of the Grammar School. The weather has been remarkably warm this season, the thermometer reaching as high as 90?. Now the cool nights of autumn begin to approach, and we may safely predict that the warmest weather has passed. More again. JAPHET. ? Gen. J. B. Hood has accepted the invita? tion to deliver the annual address before the Survivors' Association at Columbia in Novem? ber next, during the State Fair in that city. ? The only colored Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in the world has been built at Due West. Letter from Hon. John Wilson Approving the Singer Sewing Machine. Anderson C. H., S. C, August 14,1S72. Mr. JOHX II. CLARKE, Agent Singer Sew? ing Machine: SIR?Your letter of over a month ago, ma? king enquiry in regard to the performance of the Sowing Machine you left with my family some month or six weeks before, as well as for my opinion in reference to the construction and arrangement of its machinery, came duly to hand. You must, however, pardon me for purposely delaying to answer your enquiries until sufficient time had been given mo forfuUy testing the merits of 3'our Machine. Now, however, after its having been kept in almost constant operation by the members of my own family and others, for at least throe months, being ample time to tesrtts operations, I am now happy to inform you that it has per? formed admirably, and to my entiro satisfac? tion. My opinion in regard to the construction and arrangement of its machinery, was, perhaps, as well and fully intimated when I selected your macliino in preference to any one of tho other machines now in the market for sale, as I could possibly express it by words. It may bo woll, however, for me to stato that in select? ing a machine, I was not governed alone by its price, but the simplicity and durability of the machine. In a word, I wanted a machine that could be operated with case, perform its work accurately, durable and easily kept in order, and one that persons but little skilled in tho management of machinery could operate successfully. Suffice it to say, then, (and without dispar? agement to others,) that when I purchased your machine, all of those desirable object were fully attained. Very respectfully, JOHN WILSON. August 15, 1S72 6 Founded on a Rock. The disappointed adventurers who have from time to time attempted to run their -worthless potions against Dkakk's Plantation Ritters, vow that they cannot understand what founda? tion there is for its amazing popularity. The explanation is simple enough. The reputation of tho world-renowned tonic is founded upon a rock, tho Rock of Exr-EnmNCK. All its ingre? dients are pure and wholesome. How, then, could tricksters and cheats expect to rival it with compounds of cheap drugs and refuse i liquor, or with liquorless trash in a state of acetous fermentation ? Of course the charlatans have come to grief. Their little game has failed. Their contempt for tho sagacity of the commu? nity has been fitly punished. Meanwhile Plantation Bittkrs seems to be in a fair way of eventually superseding every othor medici : nal preparation included in tho class to which i it belongs. In every State and Territory of the Union it is, to-day* tho accepted specific for nervous debiiitv, dyspepsia, fever and acne, I rheumatism, and all ailments involving a oett I cioncy of vital power. 1&r~ Pimples and brown Boots on the face, j Eruptions. Blotches, Scrofulous Diseases, and all sores arising from impure blood, are cured bv In Piercu's Golden Medical Discovery.