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ANDERSON CT" TH?RSPAY MORNING, SEPT? 25," 1873. TO O?R SUBSCRIBERS. On and after the 1st of October next,, we propose to pay the postage upon alt/newspapers sent from this office to actual subscribers, who have paid the subscription in advance. All subscribers now in arrears are urged to take advantage of this proposition, by forwarding the amount of their respective dues prior to the day mentioned. Until the law is modified or repealed, we will take pleasure in pre-pay menfc of postage for all subscribers nob m arrears, thereby hoping to establish the cash system in the matter of subscription. The proposed arrangement will prove beneficial to our subscribers, and we are- satisfied that its general adoption will not be- injurious to our finances. Remember, that for two dollars in advance we will send the Intelligencer one year, postage paid. Masonic Dedication. All of the officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand, Chapter of South Carolina have been in? vited to attend the dedication of the new Mason? ic Temple at Philadelphia, which isjsaid to be one of -the most imposing edifices in the coun? try. The dedication of the Temple itself will take place on to-morrow (Friday), and the room of the Grand Chapter will be formally consecrated on Monday next. A very large attendance is expected from all parts of the Union, and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has determined to make the occasion worthy of | the magnificence and beauty of their Temple, and worthy of the ancient craft. We regret that circumstances have prevented our accep? tance, of the fraternal invitation to be present on this interesting occasion. The Rabun Gap "Short Line" Railroad. We see it announced in our exchanges that the Rabun Gap "Short Line" Railway Compa? ny has been organized at Franklin, N. C, with the following officers, viz: W. L. Love, Presi-j dent; J. L. Robinson, Vice President; J. M. Lyle, Secretary; D. C. Hardin, Treasurer. The charter of this company was obtained last winter from the Legislature of North Caro? lina, and is intended to supersede the Blue Ridge Railroad in North Carolina. The line traverses the valley of the Tennessee River, be? tween Clayton and Knoxville, embracing all that part of the Blue Ridge line from Georgia to Tennessee. In the event of any failure to construct the Blue Ridge Railroad, or in case of impediment!) to this work, the friends of j the Rabun Gap route are determined to make an effort through this charter to become a part of the great through line from Chicago to the South Atlantic coast. A Reliable House. The attention of cftr farming friends is di? rected to the advertisement of Mark W. John? son,' of Atlanta, Ga., who has an extensive experience in supplying every kind of farming implement and all the improved machinery now employed in the pursuit of agriculture. The large stock of seeds of every character constantly on hand is a leading feature of this establishment. It is the oldest and largest agricultural house in the growing city of At? lanta, and our friends are invited to make a trial of its facilities. We have heretofore alluded to the value and importance of the connection with Atlanta by die completion of the Air Line Railroad, and the merchants- and business men of that city are seeking to cultivate an acquaintance with the people of upper Sooth Carolina. Of course we are willing to be convinced by actual expe? riment of their ability to famish supplies at such prices as will warrant an extension of our trade in that direction. The Municipal Election in Charleston. The canvass for Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Charleston has been fairly opened, and we may expect a lively contest. The Conser? vative party has been re-organized upon the same principles which gained the victory two years ago, and Gen. John A. Wagener has been re-nominated for Mayor, with a fair pros? pect of being elected. Maj. Theodore G. Boag withdrew his name to prevent discord in the Conservative ranks, and there is no division apparent at this writing. The Radical party has selected Mr. George I. Cunningham as their candidate for Mayor, as a sort of com? promise between Ex-Sheriff Mackey and Gen. Gurney, who were likely to create division among the faithful adherents of Radicalism. The election take3 place next Wednesday, Oc? tober 1st, and we shall look forward to the re? sult with anxiety. The administration of Mayor Wagener during the past two years has been temperate, discreet, and promotive of the com? mercial prosperity of Charleston, and we hope to see him re-elected. The Financial Crash in New York. The great commercial centre of the United States has experienced a terrible convulsion during the past week, owing to the failure of | leading bankers and brokers, beginning with the famous house of Jay Cooke & Co., whose liabilities are estimated at twenty millions. The failure of this firm was in consequence of heavy speculations in the bonds of the Northern Pa? cific Railroad, and their suspension was fol? lowed by a general crash in Wall street, involv? ing the failure of Fisk & Hatch, and many other leading bankers and brokers. The Stock Exchange and the Gold Exchange were com? pelled to suspend operations, because of the wild excitement created among the speculators in stocks and gold. The effect upon the gold market, however, has been inconsiderable, as the latest quotations are scarcely higher than before the crash. The cotton market has been more seriously affected, and prices have had a downward tendency, with the market dull and nominal. The depositors in banks, and espe? cially the savings' institutions, were clamorous for a few days, but a better state of feeling ex? isted at the latest accounts, and it was confi? dently expected that the worst effects of the storm had been experienced already. Of course, the monetary panic has spread throughout the the country, but it is hoped, the financial troubles will" speedily end, and business will again assume a placid appearance. The de? pression of the cotton market affects our peo? ple most seriously, but we hope that a re-ac? tion in financial circles will stimulate the price of cotton, so that our farmers will be enabled to meet their obligations promptly, and with? out sacrificing the product of the year's labor. Sixth Annual Fair. The Anderson Farmers' and Mechanics* As? sociation will hold its sixth annual Fair on the 29th, 30th and 81st of October. The distribu? tion of the premium list has attracted atten tion^and we are under many obligations to our brethren of the press for their kindly mention of the occasion,, and particularly indebted for a handsome notice to the Newberry Herald, whose article appears in oor columns to-day. It is a noteworthy fact that Anderson was the pioneer in holding an agricultural fair af? ter the war closed. Undismayed by losses and stimulated by hope of the future, a few per? sons zealously advocated the policy of sustain? ing an agricultural society, and were impressed with the advantages of holding a social re? union once a year, where the products of the farm and household might be exhibited. From a small beginning, and under numerous diffi? culties, the desire and intention of the origina? tors gradually grew into importance, until anally the task was accomplished, and the buildings were erected by a joint stock com? pany, whose property is valuable far beyond the actual cost to the stockholders. Indeed, the stock of the Association is now selling at a j premium. All this has been accomplished by j persistent work, with a steady aim in view, and we take occasion to say that much is due to the energy and perseverance of the President, B. F. Crayton, Esq., who has labored incessantly, from one season to another, to add interest to the Fairs and give life to the Association. But it is not alone in holding the first agri? cultural fair that our Association may claim to be the pioneer. In the distribution of premi? ums, it was determined to encourage the farmer to read agricultural journals, and hence these were offered as premiums for field crops. The idea was practical and beneficial, and so far as we know it was original with our Association., The practice has since obtained largely among agricultural societies, and there is no more valuable premium given than one of the first class agricultural papers, albeit the actual cost is insignificant. But this one fact is patent to all experienced officers of these Societies, namely, that an exhibitor receiving an agricul? tural paper as a premium becomes more inter? ested in the success of the Society, and almost invariably becomes a permanent subscriber to the journal with which he has been favored. Now, that the Fair is near at hand, we ask an increased interest amt.ig the farmers. The Fair Grounds will be greatly improved this year by the addition of a handsome building for the judge's stand, and the trotting track will be renovated thoroughly, besides oth sr work of an important character. The premiums will likewise indicate the success of the Association, and many of them will be solid silver, while their total value is considerably enhanced over previous years. The managers of the Fair are .disposed to extend the premium list to the ut? most extent, consistent with the best interests of the Association, and can safely promise that all exhibitors will be liberally and generously treated. Spartanburg in the Field. A recent meeting at Spartanburg C. H., in the interest of the Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad, discloses the fact that our friends over there are fully -alive upon the great im? portance of placing their favorite route across the mountains en rapport with the grand, trunk line from Chicago to the South Atlauti^jgoast. Ten delegates and ten alternates were appoint? ed to attend the Convention which meets in Chicago on the 9th of October, to represent the interests of the Spartanburg, French Broad Valley and Camb?rland Gap route. Of these delegates, besides the most influential citizens of Spartanburg, we observe the names of gen? tlemen prominently connected with the con? struction of the Air Line Railroad, and who are widely known among the rail road men of the whole country. In addition to a splendid array of talent and energy among the delegates^ the meeting pledged the County of Spartanburg for the sum of $100,000 in individual subscrip? tions to aid this route. This action indicates a lively competition of the several routes, and it will be remembered that at the organisation of this scheme in Au? gusta last May, the projectors named the Cum? berland Gap and French Broad Valley route as being desirable. The originators of this project, we are assured, have thoroughly scanned the field, and aro disposed to give much prominence to the claims of the Cumber? land Gap route, which our Spartanburg friends allege is "the shortest, cheapest and most prac? ticable, as demonstrated by reported surveys of the most scientific engineers, for reaching the cities of Charleston, Wilmington, Augusta and Savannah." Union C. H. and Columbia unite with Spar? tanburg in the advocacy of this route, and have appointed large and able delegations to Chicago. Doubtless, other points on the French Broad roui;e will be represented. Anderson must be on the alert, and use her best endeavors to meet the contending parties on either side, whether east or west. We must present facts and figures, which are the most convincing arguments. The committee ap? pointed by the citizens of Anderson two or threo months ago, although their labors and duties have been modified to some extent by subsequent action of the town and couuty, are preparing to mako a showing of the advantages presented by the route from Clayton via An? derson to Augusta. Their report will be con? cise and pointed, and intended to demonstrate the cost, practicability and material advantages of this route. We expect to publish the com? plete report of this committee in our next issue. For the Anderson Intelligencer. The Anderson County Auxiliary Bible Society. The Annual meeting of this Society will be held in the Baptist Church on the 4th Sabbath, being the 28th of this month. The sermon for the occasion will be preached by ftev. G. T. Harmon. Any persons contributing any sum entitles them to membership for one year. Those con? tributing one dollar entitles them to a common Bible, if called for within twelve months. Those contributing fifteen dollars at any time, or twenty dollars in two payments, will be en? titled to life membership. All are invited to attend and unite with us in the noble cause. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Pres't. A. B. Toners, Treasurer. The Health of Anderson. The following letter from the members of the bar and officers of the Court of Anderson Coun? ty, addressed to his Honor Judge Cooke, will explain itself. The statements contained there? in are most opportune, and must go far to ar? rest the misrepresentations and falsehoods which have been industriously circulated to the prejudice of our'town. We learn that, since this paper was prepared, a letter has been received from Judge Cooke, assigning as a reason for not holding the Court at this place at the regular time, the fact that he has been ordered by the Chief Justice to hold Court at Camdeu for Judge Carpenter, who is absent from the State. It is, to say the least of it, a little strange that a Judge should be ordered to leave his own Court, where the law assigns him to duty, to fill the seat of an? other who chooses to recreate himself abroad, and the Chief Justice must have been moved to this latitudinarian construction of his pow? ers by most potential reasons. Would it not be better to adopt the good old rule of our fathers, and prohibit the Judges and Governor from leaving the State whilst in office, without being furnished with a special permit, in the form of an "Act of the General Assembly ?" We would respectfully ask the favor of our cotemporaries, especially in the upper part of the State, to publish the annexed letter, as a fair and truthful exposition of the healthful condition of Anderson, and thus correct the unwarranted rumors afloat among our neigh? bors : Anderson, Sept. 20th, 1873. Hon. T. H. Choice, Judge Eighth Judicial Cir? cuit of Sauth Carolina. Dear Sir: We have just learned, through a letter from Mr. Solicitor Blythe to the Clerk, that you have ordered a postponement of the regular term of the Court, which should con convene at this place on Monday next, until the second Monday in October, on account of impressions that have been made on your mind as to the health of our town. The undersigned, members of the bar, and officers of the Court, who are at their posts, in good health, and entirely conversant with the facts, beg leave respectfully to assure your Honor that the rumors which have prevailed in regard to the health of Anderson are terri? ble exaggerations, and we affirm that there is not now, nor has there been at any time during the season, anything in the sanitary condition of the town to interfere with the holding of the Court. It is true that in the neighborhood, from one to five miles south by west of the town, and surrounding a rice farm of perhaps one hundred acres cultivated by irrigation, there has been a large number of cases of bilious remittent and intermittent fevera, generally of a very mild type. Bdt in the town proper, there has not been during the season amongst the white population, exceeding half a dozen cases, and these confined to persons who had been sub? jected to special exposure, either by going out and nursing the sick, or by a residence in the suburbs, in close proximity to the rice fields. In the two months last past, four white per? sons have died within the corporate limits of the town?one from congestion of the liver, one from apoplexy, one from typhoid pneumonia, and one (a child) from teething and fever com? bined. Amongst the colored people, there has been perhaps a dozen or more cases, and some fire or six deaths, confined almost entirely, however, to those who were subjected to special exposure. We are not aware that there is at present, a single case of sickness in town, and have great doubt whether there is a town in South Carolina of equal population that has had less sickness during the summer, and thus far in the fall, than Anderson. We make this statement for two purposes: First, to show that there is nothing in the rumors about sickness that should hinder the sitting of the Court at the regular time, and hoping, if such' rumors have led to the contemplated postponement, that the correction may induce a meeting of the Court early next week; and second, to vindicate our town from the injurious effects of the grossly exaggerated statements that have been made concerning its healthfulness, for which latter purpose we propose to make this paper public. If, however, there be other reasons that have contributed to render it impracticable for your Honor to hold the Court during 'the ensuing week of the regular term, then we request an extra Court to be called for some day between the sittings of the Courts of Abbeville and Walhalla, as some of us have important pub? lic engagements outside of the State during the early part of October. Asking tobe excused for the liberty we take in thus addressing you, and awaiting your early and favorably reply, we have the honor to be, respectfully, Your ob't servants, &c. J. P. REED, JOSEPH N. BROWN, B. F. WHITNER, J. C. C. FEATHERSTON, WM. S. BROWN, W. W. HUMPHREYS, JOHN E. BREAZEALE, JOHN B. MOORE, J. S. MURRAY, JOHN C. WHITEFIELD, JOHN T% DANIELS, c. c. r. WM. McGUKIN, s. a. c. ? The total indebtedness of Greenville County is $12,790. ? The first frost of the season occurred in New York City on the 16th inst. ? A fire in ChicagoMast week resulted in the destruction of $250,000 worth of property. ? G. P. Kirkland has been appointed Audi? tor of Oconee County, in place of Dr. L. B. Johnson, removed. ? The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, recent? ly in session at Baltimore, resolved to hold its next annual session in Atlanta, Ga. ? Alexander McBee, jr., has been re-ap? pointed Depot Agent at Greenville by Col. Dodamead, Sup't. of the G. & C. R. R. ? Miss M. C. Young, a sister of Col. Henry Young, died in Laurena on the 17th inst. She had been in delicate health for some time. ? The Laurensville Herald says there is more sickness at this time in Laurens County than was ever known before, in the way of chills and fever. ? In the small city of Shreveport, with the greater part of the populatio? gone to places of safety from pestilence, 220 deaths since Sep? tember 1st from yellow fever is a frigh'tly mor? tality. ? It is understood that arrangements have been perfected so enable shippers by the Green? ville and Columbia and South Carolina Rail? roads to receive their freight speedily. All freight leaving Charleston at night will reach Cokesbury, the lay-over station, in twenty-four hours thereafter. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. Jtgg* Miss Martha Ellen 'Burriss, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Burriss, died on Tuesday morning last, at her father's residence, three miles northwest of Anderson, of bilious remit? tent fever. JB?* We invite attention to the advertise? ments of J. B. Clark & Son, who are prepared to make the whole world supremely happy in the possession of a new suit of clothes or a Singer Sewing Machine. Give them a call. - mm * mm The "Ked Sign" has been all the way to New York, looking after the interests of the people, by purchasing a large quantity of goods at the lowest figures. He is willing to sell, and invites an examination of styles and prices. B?* Mr. A. B. Towers announces the ar? rival of fall and winter goods at his popular establishment. He adheres to an excellent motto, "quick sales and small profits," and will be glad to wait upon his old friends and cus? tomers. __ J8Sf We are reliably informed that Sammy Wakefield, fourteen years old, and weighing only 61 lbs., picked 301 lbs. of cotton on Tues? day, 16th inst. He will become the champion cotton-picker of Anderson, if he continues to improve with increase of years and size. Hur? rah for Sammy! figf The scarcity of butter in our market has induced some of the merchants to bring a supply of the famous "gilt-edge" butter, so popular in the Northern cities. We are in? debted to Mr. A. B. Towers and Messrs. B. F. Crayton & Sons for liberal samples. These gentlemen will keep a supply on hand, so that there is no necessity for unlucky housekeepers to send around twice a day, enquiring if there is any butter in town. Railroad Accident. The ladies' coach of the up passenger train on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad was thrown from the track, foar miles above Hodge's, on Tuesday afternoon. Although the car was badly smashed, none of the passengers were seriously injured. Some of our merchants were aboard, and represent it as a miraculous escape. _ TheT-ircuit Court. The September term began on Jdonday last, when the jurors and officers assembled, but Judge Cooke did not put in an appearance, as he is holding Court in Camden. Upon infor? mation received from his Honor, the jurors was dismissed until the second Monday in October, and the Clerk adjourns the Court from day to day, as the law requires. The Fall Trade. Nearly all of our merchants have returned from New York, whither they went to buy their fall and winter stocks. Preparations are making for an extensive trade this season, and Anderson is fully equipped to supply the sur? rounding country with any quantity of mer? chandize, while our merchauts will continue to pay the highest prices for cotton of any market in the up-country. Cotton Shipments. The following statement of cotton shipped by the merchants of Anderson from the 1st of September, 1872, to the 1st of September, 1873, is copied from the books of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, viz: September.. 656 bales. October...:.. 2,999 " November. 2,052 " December..' 1,712 " January. 1,638 " February. 1,080 " March. 837 " April. 402 " May. 279 " June. 149 " July. 276- " August. 11 " Total shipments.i2,091 bales. Fatal Accident. One of the most distressing accidents we have ever recorded took place on Sunday morn? ing last, resulting in the death of Mr. George W. Davis, a young man about 22 years of age, who resided six or seven miles west of this place. It seems that he borrowed his father's double-barrelled gun a few days before, and had discovered that one of the locks was out of order. Anxious to apprise the family of the condition of the gun, and to prevent any acci? dent that might be occasioned thereby, he sought the first opportunity, as his father was passing on Sunday morning, to warn him against its use, until the lock was mended. As he reached for the gun, which was behind the door, and had just taken it into his own hands, the barrel exploded, and the contents were lodged in his head, which was terribly mutila? ted. He lived about three quarters of an hour, totally unconscious, and expired without a struggle. He was the eldest son of Mr. Charles S. Davis, formerly of this town. He was mar? ried last year to a daughter of Capt. Robert Junkin, and thus leaves a young wife to mourn his untimely death. ma 4 m< ?, A Novel Exhibition. The denizens of this town and vicinity were treated last week to a novel exhibition for this section, although they are quite common in other parts of the country. We refer to the flying trapeze, as it is called, which consists of a revolving canvas, to which diminutive wood eu ponies were suspended by iron rods, and the whole turned rapidly by a crank arrangement. Much sport was obtained by tho participants for two days and nights, aud there was a crowd of spectators almost constantly surrounding the apparatus. The exhibition was free to the by-standers, buj, the small contribution often cents was required from the riders of the little ponies. The rapid rate at which they were whirled round and round made us think that the spectators were enjoying the scene vastly more than the riders, and ought to be made to pay for the privilege. We cannot describe the machine and the sport more accu? rately, but would inform the anxious public that the proprietor made arrangements to re? turn next month, and will have this novelty at the Fair Grounds on the 29th, 30th and 31st of October. All who are anxious to take a ride at break-neck speed, without the slightest dan? ger of accident, are invited to the Fair, when the opportunity will be offered once again. i For tlie Anderson Intelligencer. The People's Manufacturing Company. Can we raise the capital to erect the pro? posed mills? Yes I most readily, if we resolve to do so. We have in Anderson County an adult population of about 5,000 persons, who ought to take a part in such an enterprise.? Fifty dollars for each of these would raise the proposed capital of ?250,000. This is, of course, impracticable; but $100 each for half the num? ber would make the same sum ; $200 each for one-fourth the number, or $400 each for one eighth the number?625 persons?the same. Might not the last number and figures be ob? tained? If not, could not these figures be reached, to wit: 50 persons at $1,000 each, 50 at $600 each, 100 at $500 each, 75 at $400, 75 at $300, 50 at $250, 100 at $200, 200 at $100, 200 at $50 and 200 at $25 each, in all eleven hundred persons, and $250,000. Or, if fewer persons with larger means, and yet adhering to small subscriptions, should be desirable, migiil not these figures be obtained: 100 persons at $1,000 each, 200 at $500 each and 200 at $250 each, making the same sum. Or, for still larger figures: 100 persons at $2,500 each, or 50 persons at $5,000 each. These illustrations might be varied in a thousand different forms, and are given simply to try and induce persons to think, when they will perceive that to raise the proposed capital would be a small matter for Anderson County alone. But Anderson will not stand alone in the work; our fellow-citizens of Abbeville and other Counties, who have funds to invest, will desire "a place in the picture," for upon simply looking into our scheme they will see there is money in it. So, also, of the merchants, traders and capitalists, both within and without the State, who have commercial transactions with our town. These, if correctly informed as to the scope and prospects of our enterprise, will contribute largely to its success. Let us, there? fore, fellow-citizens, enlist in the work, and determine to know no such word as fail, but press forward in unbroken phalanx, until vic? tory crowns our efforts. will it pay? All are prepared to answer yes, if well man? aged. Numerous articles have recently ap? peared in the papers, showing the enormous profits that are being made by Northern and Eastern cotton Factories, which, I trust, have been carefully noted by our people. And yet, great as these are shown to be, it is, I think, universally conceded, that the profits of South? ern mills are, and may be made perpetually, even much greater. Indeed, it may be affirmed, as I am assured, that there is not a cotton fac? tory in the Southern States, however managed: that is not paying or accumulating for the owners larger profits than can be realized from any other employment of capital. Can we not have mills managed as well as other people? If we have not the trained and skilled labor on the spot, we can import it, until we educate our own people. To commence with, I have the offer of one of the most experienced, scien? tific and successful cotton mill engineers and manufacturers in the United States, familiar with both steam and water power, who desires to reside further South, that will come to An? derson, put his money in with us, and for a reasonable compensation take charge of, erect and manage all the mills and machinery which our scheme proposes to establish. "The People's Manufacturing Company" will, therefore, be a paying institution to all con? cerned, both directly and indirectly, whether we erect three mills, as proposed, or one very large establishment, immediately*on the rail? road at Anderson. The action of others will compel us, it appears, to adopt the latter alter? native, which is, in any event, much the most desirable. Our mills on the line of railway at Anderson will be alike free from all expense of mule transportation and perpetually exempt from the dangers and losses incident to drouths, floods, and the approaching blowing out of shoals and cleaning out of streams, rendered necessary to provide bread and health for the people. J. P. HEED. For the Anderson Intell'gcncer. Mr. Editor: Considering it a matter of great importance to the people, and in particu? lar to the governing powers of any country, to be fully aware of the facts that indicate truly the state of improvement, or deterioration in all the details that make up the sum of nation? al prosperity or happiness; when these facts are left to conjecture, the people are kept in the dark. We have now in different locali? ties of the country, cause sufficient to engage the attention seriously of all our people, as well as the law-making powers. This i3 the condition of portions of the county where ma? laria fever is prevailing to such an alarming extent, and which has depopulated whole neighborhoods, producing so much distress, sickness and death; many valuable lives have been lost. There is scarcely to be found on record a series of facts, which so conclusively and undeniably prove the origin and charac? ter, or point out the circumstances under which this malignant fever is propagated aud diffused over the country for miles, as we find in the vicinity of Slabtown. On the Twenty-Three Mile Creek, we find large bodies of bottom lands, by a neat calculation, six hundred acres of wet march land, the paradise of vegetation and the grave of human life, uufit for any pur? pose under the sun but to generate malaria, which yearly claims its victims without dis? tinction of color, age or sex, and adding daily to the list of victims; it is to be regretted, that the kind admonitions of the physician to re? move from this hot-bed of disease, have been disregarded by some individuals who have re? mained the self-devoted victims of disease and death. The discordant opinions of some of the phy? sicians in regard to our fevers, has somewhat checked me in giving an expression generally, and for a long time refused, because there were some who were false to their own interest, and in some cases their worst enemies were themselves. But melancholy experience has forced the truth upon us, and however unpala? table to myself or to others to entertain or ex? press it, will find it impossible to escape from its pressure, that the sole, direct and proximate cause, is the large amount of undrained land and pools of stagnant water caused by obstruc? tions generally. For all these differences of opinion iu regard to malaria, I know of no remedy, but lay aside prejudice and dislikes, and go to draining this nursery of disease. I have no fears of a well informed society upon these matters, but have seen enough to deplore the prejudice and unfeeling despotism of igno? rance. The man who would throw experience away in favor of any a priori theory, through prejudice, is not a friend to his neighbor, the welfare of his country, or the cause he advo? cates, for any theory not founded on fact is worthless. Borne people know so little of the nature and cause of fever, that the admonitions of the physician are like the prophecies of Casandre, always unheeded; hence, the neglect of draining these', bodies of wet lands, the source of increasing pestilence, with the ther? mometer ranging from 60 to 80 degrees, Faren heit, during the summer months. These facts will carry a conviction of the reality of the origin, cause and propagation of disease over a large extent of country, as irresistible as vol? umes of argument. To resist the force of truth cannot be the object of any individual of the medical profession, their learning and talents must render them superior to any sinister con" sideration, and I feel satisfied that their united wish is to advance the health and happiness of their fellow-creatures, and diffuse a light as far as in their power upon a subject of so much interest and confusion. In the vicinity of Slabtown this pestilence is raging to such an alauning degree, that the number of the afflicted have become more than triple in the last five years, and should the people of the country continue to view this important matter with that apathy they have hitherto evinced, the increase of this alarming disease iu a few years will be such as to en? danger most seriously the comfort and well be? ing of the whole country. The increase of dif? ferent forms of fever is alarming; and would, where there is so much impure atmosphere, and so much cause for malaria, extend to cholera or any epidemic, a welcome, and cer? tainly render large portions of fertile land a desert. The country now in the vicinty of Slabtown is depopulated, many are at this mo? ment refugees and exiles from* home. It does seem that this portion of the State, a beautiful and once a prosperous neighborhood, is doomed. The neglect to drain those ponds and remove the cause of so much distress has been to inflict all the misery that can befall a people. The incentives to industry have been weakened, the ties which connect society re? laxed, and the energy of the laboring man so crippled and depressed, that all is despair and gloom. You see distress in every face; take from a man his means of support, and force him by causes arising beyond his control to leave his home, to become an exile to save himself and family from disease and death, to become an humble recipient of the world's charities; and under the disadvantages of sick? ness and distress, he must possess redeeming qualities that rarely fall to the lot of man to emerge again to his formtr health, energy and comfort. This is the lot of many who have left their homes and their crops to the mercy of the world. I would ask the question, is there no remedy for all this misery and distress ? There certainly must be; so far as these causes of disease can be prevented by general laws, it must be right to do so, and in many or all cases they can be. Amongst the sources of misery, poverty and depopulation, might be considered the various forms of pestilence at the head. Pestilence from malaria is of an? nual occurrence, never ceasing, always in? creasing. And now for the purpose of making this once more the prosperous and happy home of its exiles, our Legislature and guardians of the public health, cannot be too attentive to their police regulations, and to pass such laws as their wisdom and judgment may think proper, as the most effectual means of preserv? ing the health and lives of their citizens. RAMBLER. ? Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, is prominently spoken of as a candidate for the United States Senate, in the event of the suc? cess of the Conservative ticket in the coming election. ?? Col. Clark Howell, of Atlanta, and his sons are bnsily jengaged in starting a cotton mill in that city. The machinery has been ordered, and by next Christmas two thousand spindles will be at work. ? Mr. Stornes, the English traveler, has ar? rived in Paris from Central Africa. He re? ports that he met Dr. Livingstone last June, and parted from him on the 1st of July, at which time the veteran explorer was in the en? joyment of excellent health. HYMENEAL. ! MARRIED, by G. W. Hammond, Esq., on September 23, 1873, at Sandy Springs, Mr. JOHN ELMORE and Miss NANCY LEE, both of Anderson County. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Sept. 24, 1873. Very little Cotton offering the last few days, in consequence of decline in prices. We quote middlings to-day at 15 cents. New York, Sept. 22.?Cotton dull and nom? inal; sales 217 bales at IS 5 to 19|. Charleston, Sept. 22.?Cotton at a stand still?prices nominal. Middlings 17*; low middlings 17. SPECIAL NOTICES. The Word "Sozodont," Which is fast becoming a household word, is derived from the Greek, and composed of two words, Sozo and Odontes. "Sozo," translated, means to preserve, and "Odontes" the teeth? "Sozodont," a preserver of the teeth. And it is true to its name. For beautifying and pre? serving the teeth, hardening and invigorating the grims, and correcting all impurities of the breath, it is without a peer in the world. Spalding's Ohio will mend everything. say The fall trade has now opened, and with a view to meet all its requirements, Messrs. I. H. Hall <t Co., Proprietors of the Great Southern Builders' Emporium, Charleston, S. 0.f have made at the Factories, large quanti? ties of Doors, Sashes, Blinds, <vc, from fully seasoned lumber. Their immense sales enable thorn to offer number one work at low prices. Before beginning your building, send for their price list and size card. They are also Agents for Asbestos' Roofing Felt and Paint. Last year millions of feet were sold for covering roofs, lining rooms, painting, <kc Window Glass.?Great attention is now de? servedly paid to the kinds of Window Glass used in"dwellings, stores and churches. All qualities of American and French Window, Picture, Photograph, Cut, Ground, Enameled and Colored Glass, wholesale and retail, from Mr. P. P. Toale, No. 20 Hayno Street, Charles? ton, S. C. Send for price card. pfi- "We see that Proctor & Gamble's Ex? tra Olive Soap is becoming very popular in our city, its quality we know is superior, and being nicely perfumed wo are not surprised that consumers prefer it, and that it has a large sale. Election of Steward. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be an Election of Steward of the Poor, to serve the ensuing year, on Friday, the 10th of October next. Parties applying for the posi? tion must state the number in family, as well as the amount for which they are willing to serve. Their bids must be sealed and left with the Clerk of the Board on or before the date above mentioned. By order of the Board. W. W. 11 UM PI IRK VS. nierk. Sept 25,1873 12 3