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ANDERSON C. H?? Q. THURSDAY M0ST3TNG, AUG. 29; 1872; Weare gfatfto leara thatMfvj. W. W. Humphreys^ who has been suffering from the effects of the severe wound received by him during the late war, is rapidly improving and will likely appear on the streets in f. few days. The Reform Radicals held a meeting in the Court House cm Tuesday night,, whieh was largely attended by white and colored citizens. Hon. John Wilson was called to-the chair, and Jack Harrison (colored-) requested to act as Secretary. Speeches were delivered by Sam. Johnson, (colored,) Judge Orr and J. S. Mur? ray, Esq., in the order named. Messrs. Orr and Johnson gave accounts in detail of their action as delegates to the Republican State Convention, and bcth of them assailed the I Moses party in unstinted terms- for corruption, bribery,and thieving generally. Both asserted most unqualifiedly,, however,, that a Democratic nomination for State officers would re-unite the two wings of the Radical party, and prevent the defeat of Moses and his crowd. Patrons oC Husbandry. At the conclusion of Col. Ai ken's address on Thursday last, an organization of the Patrons of Husbandry was effected, under the name of I the "Anderson- Grange." Fifteen or twenty] signatures were obtained, and the following j officers were elected: J. P. Reed, Master. B. F. Crayton, Overseer. J. W. Norris, Steward. B. F. Wbitner, Assistant Steward. James Thomson, Chaplain. John W. Thomson, Treasurer. James A. Hoyt, Secretary. A. M. Norris, Gate Keeper. Mrs. J. P. Reed, Ceres. Mrs. John B. Moore, Pomona. Mrs. B. F. Whitner, Flora. Mrs. G. W. Miller, Lady Assistant Steward. The next meeting of the Grange will be held on Thursday, 12th of September, aud all per? sons desirous of joining this order will make their applications at the time specified. Col. Aifcen's Address, The able and interesting address of Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, which was delivered in the Court House on Thursday last, was listened, to with unflagging attention by a goodly number of | substantial citizens, from whom we heard an united expression of gratification; at the pleas? ure offered by his instructive and excellent ef? fort. Col. Aiken attributed the main portion of our want of prosperity as a people to their restlessness, lack of information, absence of j union among the fiixmers, and to the cultiva? tion of corn end cotton?two of the most ex? pensive and exhaustive crops that can be put in the ground. Under each of these heads, in a clear and forcible- manner, the Colcoel made practical illustrations to defend the position as? sumed by him,, and while he may not have convinced every one of his hearers that he was right in every particular,, the ideas advanced by him furnished food for reflection to thinking and practical men, that, " like bread cast upon the waters," will yield its beneficial results in days and years to come. We fully agree with the editor of the Spartanburg Spartan: " If | the State Agricultural Society had never done anything more than send Col. Aiken on this lecturing tour through the State, it would have accomplished a,great work in developing the material resources of the country." And our only regret, in connection with his visit to this place, lies in the fact that every farmer in An? derson was not present to hear his plain, sensi le, practical talk concerning the best method of J managing a farm' and economizing their re? sources. The State Savings and insurance Bank of Anderson. We are-gratified to announce that this insti? tution, which was chartered at the last session of the Legislature, and formally organized du? ring the mouth of June, commenced business under very favorable auspices a few days ago. An exceedingly handsome and convenient office has been fitted up for the Bank in Maj.' Bors stel's building on Brick Range, immediately in front of the Court House, and we observe that | the polite and accommodating Cashier, Mr. J. A. Bfceek, assisted by the energetic VicePresi? dent,.' CbL X IE Brown, are in regular atten? dance, prepared to wait on such persons as de-sire Bank accommodations. It will !he seen that the. institution, as ex? pressed by its title, is a "Savings and Insu? rance Bank/' bnt it has, in addition to these, all the powers and privileges possessed by any and all other similar institutions that have been er may be chartered in this State. A? a savings institution it will be of incalculable benefit to this community, if our people will avail them? selves of its advantages, and we have no doubt en this point, when they come to understand its practical value as a means of aggregating their earnings. Its commercial importance to our place can hardly be over-estimated, as it will furnish the money and exchange to handle the twelve or fifteen thousand bales of cotton that will reach this market during the season, and likewise daily illustrate the convenience of banking facilities to our business men in every department of trade. These are only two of its prominent features, however. In addition, the Bank will discount notes, bills of exchange, and other evidences of indebtedness; loan money on collaterals, and on bond and mort? gage of real and personal estate; buy and sell stocks, bonds, gold and silver and mutilated currency, and transact any other business inci? dent to such an institution. The stock of the Bank is owned nearly alto? gether by our most reliable and responsible cit? izens, who are determined to manage its affairs as to promote the permanent interest of this eommuuity. As to the officers, they arc all men to the manor born, whose every interest is identified with this immediate community, and who are distinguished amongst us, not only for pecuniary responsibility and integrity, but for their financial skill and abilily. "The State Savings and Insurance Bank of Anderson," therefore, may be confidently relied upon as one of the permanent and prosperous institu? tions of the country, and we are confident that the officers will receive a hearty greeting into the business circles of the Strae. 1 The Public Meeting on Next Monday. The call which appears in another column, so numerously signed, is indicative of the spirit pervading the anti-Radical masses in regard to the-neceasity of making proper arrangements to defeat the schemes of our political opponents in this Connty. We want the subject thorough? ly ? discussed, and to this end we would invoke the presence of every citizen disposed to aid in reaching a right conclusion. Let none remain aloof from this initial point in the movement, whatever their predilections and prejudices may be on the question of nominating candi? dates by the proposed method. We are quite sure that the citizens of Andeison County will patiently and calmly conside r the views and opinions of every one as to the best means of securing unity and harmony in our action, and we reiterate the expression that those who agree with us in opinion will cheerfully abide the decission of our fellow-citizens. We are not in favor of tamely submitting to the dicta? tion of Radicals as to who shall fill the offices in Anderson County, when there is such a large majority of voters opposed to that party, and 'we are willing to agree upon any plan that will secure a defeat of their nominees. It is idle to talk about the disposition of the Radicals to fsvor the election of this or that candidate, when we know that they will never go outside of their ranks to obtain a candidate, except where it is possible to divide their political op? ponents and strengthen their own position thereby. We must recognize the facts as they exist to-day, and not trust to the possible ad? vancement and advantage of individuals. The entire tax-paying element is deeply interested in the selection of judicious and competent officers, and who is better calculated to make that selection than themselves? The promo? tion of individual interests most succumb to the general good, and we think that every one should be anxious to combine our strength and hurl it against tho citadel of Radicalism, when we have the power to prevent this County from passing under the control of that corrupt party. Meeting in the Baptist; Church. The members and friends of the Baptist Church are earnestly requested to meet on Sat? urday next, at 4 o'clock, for the purpose of taking some action in regard to procuring a Pastor. A full and general meeting of all per? sons interested is very desirable, and it is hoped that every member of the congregation will be present. The Radical Split The proceedings of the Radical State Con? vention and the Reform Radicals are given else? where in our columns to-day. Our limited space prevents a faller report;, and excludes from this issue the platforms of both parties, which we will publish next week. The two Conventions put forth fall tickets, neither of which can we endorse or recommend to the white people. South Carolina Conference. We learn from the Southern Christian Advo? cate that Bishop Paine has changed the time of the meeting of the South Carolina Conference to the 12th of December, 1872, instead of the 19th of that month. Our readers have already been informed that the Conference meets at this place. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mm. Editor : This year is rendered exceed? ingly interesting, by its development, to many who watch for the salvation of our beloved land. One who reflects will soon be satisfied that never before, in the history of our people, has such an effort been put forth to restore for? mer prosperity. Despondency has been the reward for all these exertions, as failure has in most instances succeeded every struggle for several years past. But to-day, the patriot, casting aside his prejudices, and the moralist relinquishing his impracticable theories, and the Christian overlooking his peculiarities of sect, have all united with a steadfast purpose to make a successful onslaught upon crime and vice, in whatever form they may appear. Corruption in high places, intemperance, with its inroads into every circle of society, and indifference, and even apostacy, manifest? ed by professors of religion, caused many to exclaim: "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do V* No longer does despondency hold sway, but buoyancy charac? terizes all Providence has favored the coun? try with an unprecedented prospect for an abundant harvest. Reform in government promises that honesty shall control "principal? ities and powers." God has acknowledged the | faith and labors of His people, and is gracious i ly reviving "scriptural holiness in all the land," reminding men of the truth often exemplified, that the material advancement and happiness of any people is in proportion to personal in? terest in the success of Christianity, and that the only safeguard to any nation is found in the daily practice of Christian morals. The encouraging feature in all these departments of reform is, that they are, to a great extent, free from spasmodic attempts and undue excite? ment. A single instance among many that could be cited will illustrate God's saving power among men. At Smith's Chapel church, Seneca Circuit, South Carolina Conference, at; present under the pastoral care of Rev. O. L. Dnrant, a series of ?ervices of more than ordinary interest have been in progress since the 10th inst. During this fortnight more than two scores have united their influence with the church. A number have found peace in believing, and the mem? bership has been visited with reviving grace. Scarcely has it becu the privilege of the writer to witness a meeting so potent and extensive in its influence. Fifty persons have been observed at one time thronging the anxious seats. Many persons of advanced ago have consecrated themselves to the service of 'God. Still the interest remains unabated, and the best of re? sults may yet be expected. Associated with the preacher in charge is the Rev. H. Tyler, a local preacher from Georgia, also the Rev. J. W. Baker, of the Georgia Conference. This church may claim one of the largest congregations hi the country; also, one of a due proportion of intelligence. It is located among fine lauds, and many advantages. All these facilities conspire to render it one of the most desirable communities of the up-country. To God be all the glory for these manifestations of His goodness. THEOPHTLTJS. Shciloio Ford. S. C, August 2:1,1872. ??* Absalom Blythe, Esq., of Greenville, received the Radical nomination for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, at the Con? vention held in Columbia last week. SST Col. John H. Evins, editor of the Spar tanburg Spartan, is in our town on a visit to his brother, Dr. Thos. A. Evins, who has been con? fined to his home recently by a severe illness. We are requested to state that there will be an exhibition at New Labanon Academy on Friday, August 30th. Speeches will be deliv? ered by Messrs. W. T. McElroy and Wm. S. Brown. fiS^The political cauldron has been seething and boiling during the past week in Columbia, and there have been gatherings of the clans from the Radicals, the Reform Radicals, the Liberal Republicans, the Greeley Democrats and the straight-out Democrats. What a conglommera tion of party names I Out of all this confusion, we trust there will arise some benefit to the honest masses, who are called upon to pay the taxes and support the government. Correction. In reporting the proceedings of the Radical County Convention, iu our last issue, we stated that Mr. J. S. Murray expressed the opinion "that two Democrats would Vote for Grant to where one would vote for Greeley." Mr. Mur? ray alleges that we made a mistake in reporting, his remarks, and we take pleasure in making the correction, as we never intend to misrepre? sent a political opponent in the slightest par? ticular. He believes that two Democrats will vote for Grant to where one Republican will vote for Greeley, and this is what he intended to say, although we failed to catch the word " Repub? lican." Of course, we differ widely with him in opinion after this modification, but we wil? lingly accord the correction, as already stated. Congressional Nominations. A. S. Wallace, Esq., has been nominated by the Radical party for re-election to Congress from the Fourth Congressional District. His former competitor, Col. I. G. McKissick, is again in the field as the Conservative candidate. R. B. Elliott (colored) has also been re-nom? inated by the Radicals from the Third Con? gressional District. As yet there is no opposi? tion. A. J. Ransier (colored) has received the Rad icarnomination from the Second Congressional District. Rev. R. H. Cain (colored) is the nominee for Congressman at large by the Radical State Convention. A convention has been called to meet at Florence on the 10th of September, for the pur? pose of nominating a candidate to represent the First Congressional District. The Radical State Convention. first day's proceedings. Columbia, August 21,1872. The Radical State Convention met in the S enate Chamber^ and was called to order by A. J. Ransier, Chairman of the State Executive Committee, who stated the object,! of the Con? vention in a few remarks. R. B. Elliott (colored) was chosen temporary Chairman and Walter Jones as temporary Sec? retary. 1 A Committee on Credentials was appointed, consisting of one delegate from each County. There were contesting delegations from six Counties, viz: Charleston, Beaufort, Lexington, Chesterfield, Union and York. An evening session was held, and at half-past ten o'clock it was announced that the*Commit tce on Credentials had only decided in the case of one contested delegation, that headed by Smalls, of Beaufort, when the Convention ad? journed. second day's proceedings. Thursday, Aug. 22,1872. The Convention met pursuant to adjourn? ment. The Committee on Credentials submit? ted their report, which was adopted. A committee was appointed to nominate per? manent officers of the Convention, which com? mittee reported as follows and the report was unanimously adopted: President?R. B. Elliott. Vice Presidents?B. F. Whitteraore, Robert Smalls, F. L. Cardoza and T. J. Mackey. Secretaries?T. J. Minton and C. Smith. A committee of eleven was appointed to draft resolutions for the government of the Republi? can party in South Carolina. On motion of Mr. E. W. M. Mackey, the Con? vention proceeded to the nomination of candi? dates for the office of Governor. Mr. Smalls'nominated Judge S. W. Melton ; Mr. Jamison nominated Major M. R. Delanv; Mr. Maxwell nominated F. F. Moses, jr.; Mr. Neagle nominated D. H. Chamberlain. Jones, of Georgetown, seconded the nomina? tion of F. J. Moses, jr., in a speech, whose ar? dor, though warm, was surpassed by its indis? cretion. He virtually admitted the peccadillos of Moses in issuing pay certificates, but found an apology for this in the use he put them to. in relieving and supporting the refugees ana victims of the Ku RJux. So in regard to coal; the misappropriation of which was excused on similar grounds. Daddy Cain also seconded the nomination of Moses, for the reason that he has been a tried, trusted and true friend of Republicanism, main? tained it throughout all its trials, and now throws down the gauntlet against all other pos? sible candidates in a flight of the laboring and oor man's inteterest against the rich and bond olding class. He said that Moses had been charged with appropriating public funds, but insisted that figures do not lie. Assumed that if Moses was a spendthrift the poor people de? rived all the benefits. The speaker said he would like to have the proofs that Moses had expended $1,000,000 in pay certificates, but no facts substantiate it. It is mere clap-trap, and impossible that so much should be issued. Neagle, of York, said that he would throw the mantle of charity over Moses, his personal friend. He proposed to nominate a son of Massachusetts, of brilliant talents and a Radi? cal Abolitionist by birth and education; who shouldered his musket, as a private, and marched to the music of "Old John Brown's Soul is a Marching On ;" and has not issued conversion bonds; his hands are clean in that matter. The Financial Board, oi which Cham? berlain is a member, is not named in the Act which authorizes their issuance. Chamberlain has had nothing to do with any but a certain number of bonds. Bond-holders have no more interest in one candidate than another. It is the duty of the Legislature to see into any fraudulent issue of bonds. He wants the in? tegrity of the Republican party preserved; and wants no family quarrel or split. If you make a distateful or objectionable nomination, you will cause a fatal split, and fall beneath the feet of your political enemies. If Moses be nominated, there will be a bolt, raukling and discord. The nomination of Moses will bo dis? astrous to Republicanism, and cause ruin amongst us. Chamberlain can touch a chord in the North and in the Union army that be (the speaker) cannot, nor others, who havo been in the rebel array. Elliott took the floor, and said that he could not touch any chord in his heart, and he was in the Union army, and can prove his associa tions with those who are opposed to the Repub? lican party. Neagle said that Chamberlain would cause no" bolt. Elliott asked if a bolt was threatened against the majority. Neagle said not on his part; but Chamber? lain's nomination would probably prevent it. Swails called attention to the oversight of all the speakers in not mentioning the financial condition of the State, and it3 bad odor all over the country. He then warmly nominated Reu? ben Tomlinson, who was a pioneer in educa? tion, and whose skirts are clear of any soil or stain; all others have been harshly censured, but he never has been. No flings have been made at him. Judge Orr seconded the nomination of Tom? linson. He was very properly brought before this body. He was the pioneer in education, arranged the taxation system. His integrity is beyond question and above reproach. He is a Northern man, but his destiny is cast with us. He has all the qualities of head and heart to make a good ruler. The finances are in a bad condition?the schools closed, the asylums al? most shut up, and so of the prisons. We want a man who has the confidence of the people, and the ability to relieve them. It is impor? tant to the party, which has been badly dam? aged outside of the State. The Republican party is responsible for existing evils, and it t devolves upon them to correct them. We must I not consult feelings. The question is who is i the best man, and he should and must be sup f ported by the party. Elliott said: I intend to lay bare the schemes of those who have been plotting to defeat Moses, and will make charges and prove them. The reformers have resorted to dishonorable means?the use of money. They have gone round with a few hundred dollars. Do- you ask the names? I will state who they are. A delegate from Edgefield has been approached by a State officer of South Carolina. Behold the man 1 [pointing to and walking up to Nea? gle.} A delegate from Abbeville has been of 1 fered from $300 to $500, and the same man offered it. Neagle interposed with the statement that Owens, of York, had been offered ?1,000 for his vote by Moses. Elliott said it was not onlv false, but false as hell, and Neagle knew it. Ho was prepared to produce a dozen or more persons who have been approached with money in Chamberlain's in? terest, and not only that, but some of the money had been paid for purposes of corruption. T. J. Mackey assailed the integrity of Reu? ben Tomlinson, and said that spotless candi? date had enriched himself at the expense of the people of South Carolina. The instance brought forward first was the phosphate bill, which the speaker charged was advocated by Mr. Tomlin? son ; and instead of these new and valuable discoveries being used to build up and sustain the impoverished State, a miserable royalty of only $1 per ton was fixed, and a most valuable franchise thus passed away, without considera? tion. Of this company, said Mackey. Tomlin? son was found to own $40,000 of tne stock. Mackey then proceeded to undo the Green? ville Railroad fraud, in which he charged that Tomlinson was concerned, $10,000 of the State stock being bought by Kimpton, with State bonds, for Tomlinson. Mr. Mackey grow really eloquent as he dis? sected the character of Whittemore, whom, he said, he would strip and prevent before the Convention in all his naked deformiry. This he did in fine style, alluding to his cadetship transaction, and various other incidents of cor? ruption. Mr. Mackey then turned from Tomlinson to Chamberlain. He charged that the backers of Mr. Chamberlain, the financial ring, intended to fasten all the fraudulent bonds of the State upon the people, and to levy at once a tax to pay the interest on the bonds. Under Moses, no tax will be levied for such purpose, but it is hoped that the immense volume of debt may be largely reduced?and, said the speaker, the robber of the Land Commission, (Leslie,) and the Senator from Darlington, (Whittemore,) and all the other public robbers. Judge Orr here interrupted Mr. Mackey by saying that he desired to state for the informa? tion of the Convention, as such statements seemed to be in order, that Maher, a delegate from Barnwell, had informed him (Orr) that he had been offered by F. J. Moses, jr., $2,000 for his vote and influence. Maher was called for, and, coming before the President's stand, declared that the offer had been made him. Just after Mr. Mackey closed, Johnson, of Sumter, declared that he had just been told by three men, that Maher had been paid $300 for his statement. A loud laugh followed this, and the insinuation was attempted to be made that Judge Orr had bought up Maher. Judge Orr denied all knowledge of Maher whatever. R. B. Elliott said he was authorized to say for Gen. Moses, that he (Moses) had, it is true, approached Maher, hearing that he was for sale, and asked him what his price was, and if $2,000 would be sufficient; and that Maher answered yes, and there the conversation ended. Maher then got the floor, aud was proceeding to give his version of the story, but was inter? rupted by various delegates rising and speaking, all at once. Swails said that he was authorized to state that Owens, Of York, had beeu offered a bribe of $1,000 by Moses. A scene of wild confusion ensued. A motion to adjourn was lost, and a motion to close all debate and call the roll for the purpose of voting. The vote resulted as follows: Tomlinson, 15; Chamberlain, 16; Melton, 18: Moses, 69. The President de^ared F. J. Moses the duly elected candidate of the Republican party for Governor, and a committee was appointed to inform the successful candidate of his nomina? tion. Judge Orr rose, and said that it was with reluctance that he did so, but from the record of the nominee, be could not support him, and would, therefore, respectfully withdraw from the Convention. Gen. Moses was introduced, and made a very good, though short, speech. He disclaimed all enmity and ill-feeling against any Republican who may have opposed his nomination. Of Chamberlain, he said he had no hard words to speak, but hoped and believed that now their contest was over, they would shake tho same hands of friendship which they have heretofore. The first object of his administration, he said, would be to reduce the public debt withiu such a limit as could be sustained by the people without ruin, and diminish taxation to some point at least short of that confiscation which it had now reached. Tho speech was very adroit and exceedingly clever, and if there were only one reasonable guaranty that Moses could turn over a new leaf, and do all the good things he promised, his prospective election would not be so very discouraging. The speak? er was loudly applauded. third day's proceedings. Friday, Aug. 23,1872. The Convention assembled at 11 o'clock. Mr. Maxwell, from the Committee on Plat? form, submitted a series of resolutions, which were ordered to be printed. Tho Convention then proceeded to the nomi? nation of State officers. For Lieutenant Governor, Rev. R. H. Cain, Rev. E. J. Adams and R. H. Gleaves, were nominated by their respective friends. Upon counting the ballots R. H. Gleaves received 61 votes, R. H. Cain 42, E. J. Adams 6. The President thou announced R. H. Gleaves as the choice of the Convention for nomination for the office of Lieutenant Governor. (Great applause.) A committee was appointed to iuform the successful nominee of his nomination, and requesting him to address the Convention, which he did in a very few remarks, returning his thanks for the honor conferred upon him, and promising that he would be often heard from during the coming campaign. On motion of Mr Swails, the Codvcu?ou then went into a nomination for Secretary of State, which resulted in the nomination of Henry E. Hayne, late Land Commissioner, and F. H. Frost, of Williamsburg. The result was: Hayne, 65 ; Frost, 33. The President announced Mr. Hayne as the successful candi? date. Mr. Jamison, after a highly eulogistic speech, nominated Judge Samuel W. Melton for the office of Attorney General. Mr. Neagle nomi? nated Hon. D. H. Chamberlain. The former received the nomination by a vote of 100 to 6 ; when on the motion of W. R. Jones, the vote was made unanimous. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Smalls, Hedges and Jones, was appointed to inform Judge Melton of his election and conduct him to the speaker's stand. In a few minutes, the committee returned, with the Judge upon their shoulders, and were greeted with great applause ?the band playing a national air. The Presi? dent, on behalf of the Republican party of the State, congratulated him upon his nomination. Judge Melton responded in a few remarks. Mr. Rainey nominated Hon. F. L. Cardoza for State Treasurer, and was seconded by Judge Mackey and Gen. F. J. Moses. Judge Mackey read a communication from Treasurer Niles G. Parker, declining to be a candidate for nomination as State Treasurer. Secretary of State Cardoza was recommended by Rainey, Maxwell, Moses, T. J. Mackey and Elliott. Frost and Mobley bitterly denounced Cardo? za. Mr. Swails nominated Mayor Alexander, which was seconded bv Frost and Mobley. A discussion here ensued*, which resulted in Mob? ley and others becoming greatly excited; an inkstand was smashed over the reporters'table, and the Sergeant-at-Arms called" upon to put the offending member out. His friends rallied around the member from Union, when, amidst, the greatest excitement, the Convention ad? journed. fourth day's proceedings. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1872. The business in order was the nomination of a candidate for State Treasurer. On motion, the friends of the different can? didates were allowed three hours in which to state the claims of their favorites. F. H. Frost, of Williamsburg, proceeded to denounce Cardoza in unmeasured terms, and was followed by Swails, of Williamsburg, in a severe arraignment of Cardoza for his acts as a member of the Land Commission, his connec? tion with the infamous railroad ring, and for sealing an enormous over-issue of State bonds. Cardoza replied to his assailants in an elabo? rate speech, defending his conduct and charg? ing heavily upon Scott, Parker and others. After considerable interruption and confu? sion, a call of the roll was commenced, and the balloting opened. The result was as follows? a large number of delegates changing to Car? doza, after it was ascertained that he was elec? ted: Cardoza, 77: Adams, 1; McKinlay, 2; Perrv, 3; Alexander, 3; Noah, 26. The nomination for Comptroller General being next in order, Mr. Riiney nominated Solomon L. H?ge?who, having received eigh? ty-six, a majority of the votes, was declared the nominee of the Convention. Mr. S. J. Lee proposed H. W. Purvi3 for the office of Adjutant and Inspector General, who was nominated without opposition. Judge Mackey nominated J. K. Jillson for Superintendent of Education ; elected unani? mously. fifth day's proceedings. Monday, Aug. 26,1872. The Convention entered upon the discussion of the platform, which had been submitted on Saturday. After several important amend? ments had been proposed and adopted, the platform as a whole was then unanimously ap? proved by the Convention. Mr. Cardoza submitted a report from the committee on Rules for the government of the Republican party. At half-past 5 o'clock, the Convention took a recess for one hour. Upon re-assembling, the Convention proceeded to the nomination of Electors, which resulted as follows : For the Si. U Large.?J). H. Chamberlain, W. B. Nash, Gen. Wm. Gurney. First Congressional District.?S. A. Swails. Second Congressional District.?W. N. Taft. Third Congressional District.?Henry Spar nick. Fourth Congressional District.?T. J. Mackey. The rules for the government of the party were then taken up and discussed at length, and various amendments were submitted. The report of the committee as amended was final'y adopted. The next business in order was the election of a State Central Committee, the County Chairmen, etc., which completed the regular routiue, and the Convention then adjourned, subject to the call of the President, upon the recommendation of the State Central Commit? tee. The Reformed Radicals in Convention. "When Judge Orr bolted the State Radical Convention, after the nomination of Franklin J. Moses, jr., and in consequence of that action, he issued a call to all honest Republicans who were dissatisfied with the nominee for Governor to meet at the Court House in Columbia the uext morning. Some twenty-five or thirty delegates answered the call, and proceeded to organize by choosing Judge Orr to preside over the meeting. On taking the chair, the Judge made a lengthy and able speech in vindication of his course, setting forth the objects of the movement, and commenting in severe terms upon the corruption of the other wing. He was followed by a number of speakers, among whom we will mention C. 0. Bowen, Reuben Tomlinson, D. T. Corbin and F. A. Sawyer, of Charleston, 8. J. Lee, (colored,) of Suinter, W. E. Earle, of Greenville, Sam. Johnson, (colored,) of Anderson, and others. The meet? ing adjourned until next morning, without any definite action, On re-assembling Saturday morning, a com? mittee on credentials was appointed, and the Convention took a recess until 8 o'clock p. m. At the evening session, the committee on cre? dentials reported about fifty delegates present, and the Convention proceeded to business. On motion, the Convention agreed to make nominations for State officers. Several persons were suggested for Governor, but the names were all withdrawn except that of Mr. Reuben Tomlinson, of Charleston, who received the unanimous vote by acclamation, and was declared the nominee for Governor. Judge John T. Green, of Sumter, received the unanimous vote for Attorney-General, and was declared the nominee for that position. No further nominations were made, and after a platform had been submitted by Mr. Earle, of Greenville, which was laid over for further consideration, the Convention adjourned to meet on Monday morning. The Reformers met on Monday, and pro? ceeded to the nomination of a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. James N. Hayne, (col? ored,) of Barnwell, was elected by acclamation. Macon B. Allen, (colored,) of Charleston, was nominated for Secretary of State ; J. Scott Murray, of Andereon, for Comptroller-General; Edward F. Gary, of Columbia, for State Treas? urer; P. E. Ezekiel, (colored,) of Beaufort, for Adjutant and Inspector General; Benj. L. Roberts, (colored,) of Greenville, for Superin? tendent of Education ; Joseph Quash, of Aiken, for Congressman at Large. A committee was appointed to frame a plan of organization for the honest Republican party. The platform submitted ou Saturday was read as a whole, and adopted with some amend? ments. An address to the people of the State was preseuted by Mr. Earle, from the committee appointed to draft such a document, and was adopted. The Convention then agreed to adopt as their nominees for Presidential electors the persons named for that position by the other Conven? tion. A State Central Committee was then elected, and the name of the "True Republican Party of South Carolina" was adopted. Cheers were given for Grant and Wilson, the honest Republican party, Judge Orr, &c., and after the usual resolutions of thanks to the Chair? man and Secretaries, the Convention adjourned sine die. MASS MEETING! The undersigned, citizens of Anderson Coun? ty, believing it desirable to have a general ex? pression of opinion from the citizens in regard, to the proper course to be pursued in the selec? tion of County officers at the ensuing election,, would respectfully invite all who are opposed: to tho Radical party to assemble at Anderson C. H. on SALEDAY in SEPTEMBER next, for the purpose of considering the propriety and expediency of calling a County Convention at an early day, the business of which Conven? tion will bo to nominate candidates for the va? rious positions to be filled at tho next election. A S McClinton, Joshua Jamison, J H Burdine, Thos H McCann, W D Sitton, A P Watson, J P Traynnm, B Smith, A D Mullikin, J E Wilson, W M WTilson, Jacob Burriss, R Q Anderson, R F Divver, Thos M White, Jos B Simpson, James Thomson, S Cunningham,. Rob't L Keys, F M Murphy, John Clinkscales, John H Jones, G W Earle, B C Johnson, J Kernels, Jesse R Smith, H H Scudday, B M Mitchell, S L Elrod, S M Martin. J F Rif liardson, J W Carpenter, P A Wilhite, W F Jameson, A W Kav, B F Mullikin, E A Major. W P Woodson, John W Burgess, Jesse P McGee, S P T?te, Grief T?te, J B Mosely, L E Campbell, ? W H McDonald, I A Madden, S H Owen, P A Masters, M Lesser, Wm Burris, J M Payne, Joshua Holland, S C Hall, Jasper Browne, Wm D Evins, R E Thompson, A B Towers, S D Smith, Wm L Brovles, J C Gantt, Thos N Harris, L C Neal, J S Simmons. R P Clinkscales, W A Clinkscales, Willis C Watkins, T H Cunningham, J A Wooten, R A Reed, R M Wright, D J Hix, Rob't M Graham, M C Parker, Milton McLees, James B Pegg, B L Elrod, A F White, Jesse M Smith, J B Clark, J H Clarko, 0 R Broyles, jr, John Dalrymple, M Heldmann, T B Wright, JDM Dobbins, T Bolt, L W McAlister, John A Reese, J M Cooley, John M Brown, D M Stephens, Wm Campbell, L L Gaillard, C A Reed, John Catlett, Wm S Pickens, R H Martin, A N Mullikin, Alex Jordan, J F Shirley, E H Barkley, J F Spence, D H Rogers, Wm L Rogers, J 0 Rogers, John A McAlister, W N Alexander, F C v Borstel, C A Young, J M Kidd, J W Lewis, A J Latham, E M Taylor, Julius Popple, Rob't Stevenson, M N Mitchell, J A Daniels, J P Sullivan, David A Woodson, WTC Pettigrew, Wm Stewart, J D Watt, J G Watt, A J Watt, G W McDavid, Newton Acker, H A Grilhn, H A Acker, M Burts, W J Robertson, F P Robertson, ? M G Harper, P H Harper, J H Harper, J R Harper, J L MeCullough, Wm Loe. J J Shirley, D F Anderson, J H McClinton, W D Hatton, D J Sherard, JGHall, John Harris, J H Reed, John Hastle, N K SuUivan, C S Mattison, W.T Dean, C B Gilmer, John L McLin, W'eston Hays, P K Norris, W D Glenn, J P Harris, A M Norris, James C Keys, John W Thomson, * J W B Skelton, Jas T McFalL Wm A McFall, John E Breazeale, ? Wm Hanson, John Long, J W McGregor, W D HaU, J D Welch, E H Wratkins, J L Byrum, W,L Hellams, Matthew Snipes, M H Deal, J R WiBiams, M L Kennedy, N Scott, J B McGee, John A Reeves, S McD HaU, RSMillford, John McClain, D L Richey, G W MiUer, W A Fant, G W Ran kin, A R Broyles, John J Baker, ? W J Guyton, J L Fant, W B Moore, T H Shirley, W T Major, J A Todd, A P Hubbard. A N Sanders, R E Belcher, Zimri Sharp, S M Pegg, J F Stone, S M Geer, Wm Holmes, James Adams, Jesse Kay, J D Warnock, John Warnock, David Black, D S Moore, J C Howard, H Rush, T M Cater, A P Cater, James R Guyton, A M Guytou, W B Watson, D G W Richardson, R J Poole, WTWHarrison, ? C C King, J T Steele, E W Brown, John L Norris, H C Robinson, Joseph N Brown, D A Keasler, E T Cashine, Patrick Owons, James L Campbell, Thos Maddox, E .V Elrod, J L Kay, S W Lewis, L W Gentry, W B Bailey, J M McCohneU, J O Jones, W C Bailey, L D Stringer, Jesse W 1* orris, W M Buchanan, C K Williford, S C Humphreys, J H Little, L O WBliford, W H Williford, Thos M Brooks, R R Dickerson, Tapley Anderson, J Flotcher Anderson, A A Bowie, J A Bowie, John T Cook, John Herbert, Wm J Cartee, E T Cooley, G F Tolly, J. J GambreU, J G Cunningham, H H Owen, Joel Kay, M J Brock, O S Bolt, R S Cheshire, W S Smith, Jas H Brook, Charles Davis, J S Acker, P B Kay, James Cooley, C E Harper, Jas H Gaines, John J Trussell, ? Jesse T Ashley, . M Kay, J M Uroer, D W Gambrcll, 0 Shirlev, John W'Todd. . For the Anderson Intelligencer. To Reuben Bi;rkxs, Esq. The undersigned, among your friends and neighbors, familiar with your character and antecedents through associations extending, with many of us, through more than half a century, and believing that those high qualities which have been conspicuous in every circum? stance of your life, would be eminently useful to the public in a different and larger sphere, hereby earnestly request you to become a can date for a seat in the lower House of the Legis? lature. E S Norris, S C Hall, Dan'l K Watson, John J Stevenson, A S McClinton, P A Masters, W M Buchanan, W B Watson, G M McLees, P K Norris, J H McClinton, C K Williford, W G Watson, E J Earle, S W Williford, Wm S Shaw, Wilson Hall, Henry Crawford, John McGregor, Matthew Snipes. D S Watson, PIANO FORTE TUNING. WM. H. ORCHARD, Professor of Music, of Columbia, expects to visit Anderson during the first or second week in September, for tho purpose of Tuning and Repairing Pianos, Or? gans and Melodeons. Any orders directed to him through the Post Office will receive prompt attention on his arrival. August 29.1872 9 1