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jluttep %ukW$mn. ANDERSON H.,. ? C "? _^_| TH?3SDAT MORNING,. OCT.'. ? 1873. The Profits' of Cotton Manufacturing. The mere assertion that manufacturing cot? ton is a paying investment does not carry con? viction with it, and we propose to adduce facts and figures, without comment, to show the. enormous profits realized by cotton mills in the United States, as gathered from various sources. Weask the-readec to.give, careful at tention to these- well-estjkfished. facts, which demonstrate that cotton mills in. all pasts of the country have- earned money and declared large dividends The- following* official figares gives the aver? age-annual dividends from ]L862 to 1371 of cer? tain Eastern mills, together with their capital, and the highest market ye.lue of their stock during the period named: Chicopee mills, dividends, 26 1-2 per cent.; capital ?430,000; value of stock, $325 on pax '?of $100. Merrimac mills, dividends, 15 1-2 per cent; capital, $2,500,000; value of stock, $1? 700 on par of $1,000. Middlesex mills, divi? dends, 22 1-2 per cent.; capital, $750,000, value of stock, $400 on par of $100. Namkeag mills, dividends, 19 5-8 per cent; capital, $1,500,000; value of stock, $167 on par of $100. Pacific mi Iis, dividends, 211-4 per cent; capital, $2, #?,000; value of stock, $2,240 on par of $1,000. Salisbury mills, dividends, 22 1-2 per cent.; "capital,: $2,000,000; value of stock, $300 on pax of $106?. i-'^hese Eastern mills have averaged about twenty per cent. fi>r their stockholders. Now, as the Atlanta Constitution- very forcibly says, it costs not less than ten. dollars a bale to trans? port the raw cottoa to the New England mills, and bring it back in the shape of merchantable goods.. Add this cost to the profit of Eastern mills, and we have the twenty-five to thirty per cent that every well-condncted Southern mill is paying at this time. Here are the figures: The cotton mills at Augusta, Ga., are paying Aver 20 per. cent; at Petersburg, Va.,. over 25 per cent; at Columbus, Ga., where there has been greater development since the war than at any other point in the South, over 20 . per cent; the Tallassee, (Ala.) Manufacturing Company, 20 per cent,*- and; a recent statement says that the cotton factory at Macon, which is mn by steam, realizes a profit of $30,000 to S-KHO0O on a capital stock of $100,000,. which is from 80' to 40. per een*. The shares of the Augusta Factory, at a par !?alue of $100, are worth $200: per share ; . ?rcanite*ille> $155? per share-; and the Langley Hiills,. (new) $115. # As an evidence of the value of cotton fac? tories to a town or city, the Montgomery Advertiser notes the fact that a tract of land near Augusta, Ga., which could have been bought for twenty dollars per acre three or four years ago, sold a few weeks since for three bun? dled dollars per acre! The tract was adapted for the location of a cotton factory, and it was bought by English spinners, who said that they could manufacture yarns here and ship, then to. Europe for about the same outlay that the raw cotton would cost there. Now, assum? ing this statement of the English spinners to be true, the South can, by converting her raw cotton into yarns and snipping it in that form to Europe, soon render cotton raising in Asia and Africa the most unprofitable business that men ever engaged in ; and instead of English capitalists endeavoring to develop the cottoa production of Eastern countries, as they are how doing, they would be compelled, if they wish to continue the manufacture of raw cot? ton, to move their machinery nearer the cotton fields of the South, or else purchase cottoa ' yarns of the Southern people. It is estimated that the cotton crop of the ; South.in.ita manufactured State, is worth at least $450,000,000- every year, and of this immense sum the Southern planters sow secei." about one-half. By converting^ the entire crop into j yarns, we have the profits on this staple more than double, and retain a source of inexhausti? ble wealth in our midst, the greater portion of which now goes to enrich the manufacturers of : ?Id and New England By aggregating the capital now scattered among the farmers and planters of the South, and uniting our efforts to secure a financial independence, this great work can be accomplished; and when the sound of the spindle imd loom is heard all aver this beautiful land we love, then will the world acknowledge the facts that we are now demonstrating,, and! capital from abroad will seek investment in our Lands,, and immigration flow uninterruptedly to this prosperous section. We have already mentioned the unprecedent? ed development of cotton manufacturing at Columbus, Ga., and will close this article by extracting a statement from the Columbus Sun, showing the history of their past management, and indicating the brilliant prospects of the future, viz: The Columbus manufactories, during the season of 1872-3, took 6,428 bales of cotton, an excess of 598 over the previous year, and 2,301 more than the season before that. At 17}c, a low price, this cotton cost $87 50 per bale, or a total of $649,950. This cotton, without our mills, would have brought this and nothing more. The shipper could have made but small commissions. The staple was passed through our manufactories,and its value enhanced three? fold?advanced from $649,950 to $1,949,850. This gives Columbus $1.299,900 above the price which she paid the planter, and she has all the advantages' of the Litter's trade. This tells a truth of which Columbus cau be proud, and gives a clue to the path which ieads to the financial independence of the South. Other places may have built more houses since the war and constructed with State aid more rail loads^but what on? iu the State can show such a net gain from all sources as we can from one branch of industry alone? If there be a class of men whom Columbus should thank most warmly for what prosperity we enjoy, and to ;whom the greatest obligations should be felt, it is the public spirited, far-seeing citizens, who project and build these grand industries. The matter of greatest pride, too, is that the capital invested came almost exclusively from our owd section. The Federal soldiers destroyed four cotton factories for us in 1865, burned 60,000 bales of cotton and ruined millions of other property, but everything almost has been restored by Southern money and brains. Hardly any out? side help has been received. The strong probability, alfnost certainty, is that three more mills will be built here before another year rolls around. The Eagle and Phoenix Company havo already contracted for the flooring for Mill No, 3. It is another pleasing fact that one of our mills is manufacturing largely the finer grades of cotton and woolerj. goods. Here, too, is made the cotton blanket, which is turned out by no- other establish meat in. the United States. Productions are sold ioi all pacts o? the coun? try, and are in great demands The manufactories m Columbus now run 32, 000 spindles- and 900 loomsv If the same pro - gress is made in the future, as the last seven; years have manifested,, we will have in ten more falls over. 70,000. spindles and 2^200. looms in operation. The power of our river is sufficient to- run millions of spindles at very little eust. The present dam at lowest water will keep going 180,000. Lowell, herself, may yet be compli? mented by being called the "Columbus of the North," as it is now the pride of Columbus to have won ,<he title of the "Lowell of the South." The Financial Situation. The effect of the great panic in New York has been felt throughout the country. In all the principal towns and citiea, business has been stagnated, and the wheels of commerce effectually locked. In the South, the banks and business men have generally agreed to sustain each other by temperate and prudent action during the crisis. The cotton markets show plainly the effect of the financial storm. The lack of currency suspends the purchase of cotton in the interior markets, and the crop is moving slowly, as a matter of course. In due time, the money will be forthcoming to buy cotton, and the Southern planter can rely upon it that there will be a demand for the staple in a few weeks, and we trust a corresponding advance in prices. The general aspect of the financial situation indicates an early resumption of business. The heaviest failures have already taken place, and when the sky is cleared, with the debris of the storm removed from sight, the legitimate chan? nels of trade and commerce will resume their accustomed appearance. An Afflicted Town. The town of Shreveport, La., has been most I dreadfully scourged by yellow fever, and the latest advices show no abatement in. the epi? demic. The population of the town- is about 3,000, and since the 1st of September 440 deaths have occurred. About 700" cases were reported last Friday,, and, the aumber of deaths upwards of twenty each day last week. All places of business ane- closed; many of tbe tending merchants have died, and whole fami? lies '.lave- been swept away. It is one of the most fearful epidemics, that has ever visited a community, and the destitution among the people is as fearful as the disease. Large sums of money are required to meet the destitution, and aid has been received from many quarters, but the- stringency of the- money market every? where has doubtless lessened the contributions for the relief of the suffering and destitute The expenses of the Howard Association ar? $2,000 per day. The State Fair at Co'.umbia. From all we can gather, the officers of the State Agricultural Society and the people of Columbia are making a splendid effort to have the approaching Fair one of the grandest gath? erings ever witnessed in that city. It begins on the 10th and ends on the 14th of November, includipg' five days. The premium list has been extended, the grounds enlarged and put in fine condition, the hotel accommodations are much improved, and the houses of the citizens will be thrown open during the Fair week. Besides, the Auxiliary Joint Stock Company are adding to the general attraction by giving nearly $5,000 in speed and horse premiums. We look for a happy re-union of oar best people from every section of the State at Columbia,, and trust there will be a large attendance of exhibitors and visitors from An? derson County. Premium lists of the State Fair can be obtained at this office. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHEBWISE. ?-The FJberton Gazette states that there are forty or more eases of fever in Carnesville. ?The post office at Bounty Land, on the Blue Ridge Railroad, has been discontinued. ?Ex-Gov. Bonham, of South Carolina, is about to locat?r on a farm near Staunten, Va. ?W. B. Shaw, an old newspaper correspond? ent, has purchased the National Iron Works at Danville, Pa., for $768,000. ?Charlotte is about making a?superlative effort to hffve the workshops of the Air-Line Railroad located in that city. ?Elias Jenkins (colored) has been appointed Jury Commissioner for Oconee County, in the place of R. A. Frazier, removed. ?The thirteenth annual fair of th% North Carolina Agricultural Society will be held at Raleigh, beginning on the 13th of October, to continue six days. ?The Fair of the Carolinas will commence at Charlotte, on Tuesday, the 26th day of No? vember, and continue for five days. An address will be delivered by Gen. Wade Hamp? ton,. ?The soil of Ireland having been found to be peculiarly adapted! to beet culture, a com? pany has been organized in Dublin for the manufacture of beet-root sugar on a large scale. ?The Baptists are erecting a neat brick church at Big Creek, near Williamston. It will be a very comfortable and commodious structure, and will reflect credit upon its founders. ?Hon. Alexander H. Stephens has con? tributed $500 towards the establishment of a Catholic College in Georgia, and it is stated that Gen. Robert Tombs will contribute a like amount for the name purpose.. ?Mr. Henry Roath, an engineer on the South Carolina Railroad, is the oldest engineer in the United States. He has been on this road since 1831. His fireman, a colored man named Adam, has been in the employ of this road for 30 years. ?John A, Dix, Governor of the State of New York, Thurlow Weed, one of the oldest editors in the United States, and Daniel Drew, the Wall street millionaire, are pensioners on the government, they all having been soldiers in the war of 1812; ?The Southern Baptist Theological Semi? nary commenced its exercises on the 1st of September, under very flatteriug prospects, with fifty-four young men in attendance, and the prospects brightening for a larger increase of its numbers and usefulness. ?The Republican Convention of Greenville County recommended James M. Runion for County Treasurer. In case the Governor makes the appointment, tbfe Convention fur? ther recommended Benj. L. Roberts for County Auditor, which positiou Mr. Runion no\V holds. ?We learn that under the energetic man? agement of Colonel Dodamead, new T iron has been laid on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad from Pcmaria to Alston, and that some necessary and important repairs have been made on the road between Newberry aud Greenville. ?The Walhalla Courier records the death of Mr. Charles Thompson, a worthy and highly es? teemed citizen of Bickens County, which occurred at his residence, five miles above Pendleton, on the morning of the 17th ult., aged 74 years. He was the father of Col. R. A. Thompson, of Walhalla, TOWN AITO COUNTY NEWS. JB?f The advertisement of B. F. Crayton & Sous was. received too late for this issue. These gentlemen are receiving a full and complete [ stock of fall! and winter goods, and are ready to ascommodat? their friends and customers to any extent. I Cotton Shipments. The amouat of cotton shipped by the mer? chants of Anderson during the month of Sep? tember was 240 bales* Fir 3 m Williamston. It is rumored that the Wool Factory of Messrs. Pickle & Wilson, located in the town of Williamston, was destroyed by fire on Tues? day morning last. Delegates to Chicago. The Tqwn Council of Anderson, in accord^ ance with the action of our citizens , has elected the following gentlemen as delegates to repre? sent Anderson in the proposed Railroad Con? vention, to be held in Chicago on 9th of October, viz: Hon. J. P. Reed, Gen. J. W. Harrison, Hon. J. S. Murray and Maj. Thomas B. Lee, jr. An Extra Term. fc On Saturday last, the Court was adjourned by the Clerk and Sheriff, according to the require? ments of law, and the petit jurors were dis? charged from any further attendance. The grand jury was ordered to attend an extra term of the Court, to be holden on Monday, 3rd of November next, and the Jury Commis? sioner will draw petit jurors for the said extra term. We are glad to note the fact that Judge Cooke readily acceded to the request of the bar, in postponing the special term until No? vember, as it will give the farmers a better opportunity for picking out cotton during this month. New Advertisements. The Anderson Emporium of Fashion is in receipt of the freshest and latest styles of mil? linery and dress goods. The ladies are invited to inspect the large and varied stock. C. A. Reed, at his well-known stand in the east end of the Waverly House, is now receiv? ing a general assortment' of merchandize for the fall and winter trade. He keeps every? thing usually found in a first-class establish? ment, and is offering special inducements to cash purchasers. J, R. Smith & Son?the old reliable and young hopeful?are ready to wait upon their customers, and give them perfect "fits." For particulars, rea4 their advertisement In another column. Miss C. C. Daniels, of the Ladies' Store, has lately returned from New York, and is now opening all the novelties and fashions of the season. Of course, the ladies will be anxious to know the prevailing styles, and will make an early call. G. F. Tolly, the live and energetic Furniture man, appears once more in our columns as an advertiser, and announces that he has in store a full assortment of Furniture, from the cheapest to the finest. He kept company with all the celebrated poets in New York, which inspired him to write some verses, but wecharge for all such poetry, and hence they are append? ed to his advertisement. Every man wanting to purchase a good horse or mule will fin'd it profitable to visit Anderson on Monday next, or soon thereafter, and consult John C. Gass & Co. upon the sub? ject. These gentlemen are bringing a superb lot of animals for this market, and are willing to sell at reasonable prices. S. Blcckley is very emphatic in his belief th?fe?he can sell goods as cheap as "any other man." He boys liberally, and deals with his customers on the same generous plan. He wants money, too, and says he must have every dollar justly due him. See his advertisement. Brief Mention of Local Incidents. The finest Tomatoes we have seen this season were raised by our young friend, Mr. B. Frank Crayton, who resides near Williford's Store. He brought us a fine supply on Monday last, and promises to place some of his crop on ex? hibition at tfreFair. The Editor rejoices in the possession of a new hat, for which he is indebted to Lewis & Co., the polite and accommodating merchants, who are now receiving a large stock'of fall and winter goods. Our bat is not for sale, but Lewis & Co., can supply "all the world and the rest of mankind" with a suitable covering for their craniums, at reasonable cost. Rev. E. A. Bolle?, District Superintendent of the American Bible Society for South Car? olina, honored the sanctum with a visit on Saturday last. Mr. Bolles was here for the purpose of attending the twenty-fifth anniver? sary of the Auxiliary Bible Society for Ander? son County. He preached in the Baptist Church on Sunday night, upon "The nature and importance of true religion," an admirable discourse. Hugh Wilson, Esq., of the Abbeville Press and Panner, made us a brief visit on Monday afternoon. He reports the financial stress in Abbeville as exceedingly great, and that there was not much demand for cotton in that market. He is looking quite well aud is ex? tremely happy, if we may judge from outward appearances. Simpson, Hill & Co., have removed to their handsome and commodious store in the north? east corner of the Benson House, and await the visits of their numerous friends and cus? tomers. Their establishment is most elegantly arranged, and is inferior to none in the up country for convenience, good taste and comely appearance. The wide reputation of the firm for fair and honest dealing will insure the con? tinuance of a liberal patronage from the pub? lic. Messrs. Fant & Bell will occupy the house just vacated by Simpson, Hill & Co., on the north-east corner of the public square. They are wholesale and retail dealers in groceries of every description, and will sell at short profits for the cash. The senior member of the firm is 0. H. P. Fant, Esq., who is well known to the people of this section as strictly reliable in all of his transactions. His partner, Mr. Bell, is a new comer, whom we welcomo to this community. Their stock of goods was pur? chased in New York, and will be ready for the trade in a few days. Patrons of Husbandry. We have the pleasure of announcing that tbis organization is spreading in Anderson County. Dr. John A. Barksdale, Lecturer of the State Grange, organized two Granges last week,, and there are applications for the organ? ization of three more Granges now before him, and which will be attended to in a short time* Every neighborhood should have a Grange, and the whole should work together for their mutual interests. Rock Mills Grange. The citizens of the Rock Mills Township organized at W'illiford's Store on Wednesday, 24th of September, under the above name, and with the following officers : J. J. Gilmcr, Worthy Master. L. O. Willifbrd, Overseer. J. L. Simpson, Lecturer. J. A. McLesky, Steward. J. H. Little, Assistant Steward. Rev. J. R. Earle, Chaplain. W. C. Martin, Treasurer. Dr. James A. Todd, Secretary* J. W. Shearer, Gala Keeper. Mrs. M. L. Gilmer, Ceres. ?fife. N. C. McLesky, Pomona. Miss M. E. McLeos, Flora. Mrs.m. J. Humphreys, Lady Asst. Steward. We understand there were twenty-three charter members, fifteen males and eight fe? males. moffettsville grange. On the day following, which was Thursday, 25th of September, a Grange was organized by Dr. Barksdale in the Dark Corner, which will be known as the Moffettsville Grange. The following officers were elected .* D. J. Sherard, Worthy Master? J. S? Beaty, Overseer. J. M. Simpson, Lecturer. J. T. Norris, Steward. A. A. Simpson, Assistant Steward. Dr. A, Walker, Chaplain. C. S. Beaty, Treasurer. James A. Gray, Secretary. D. F. Sadler, Gate Keeper. Mrs. A. Sherard, Ceres. Mrs. M. A. Cook, Pomona. Miss Sue L. Davis, Flora. Mrs. M. C. Sherard, Lady Asst. Steward. We have not learned the number of charter members, but have no doubt of a flourishing Grange in that neighborhood. Slabtwn Grange, No. 141. We are informed that this Grange has re? ceived its charter, and the members are inter? ested in the work. Regular meetings on the first Saturday in each month at 2 o'clock p. m. Special meetings, if necessary, to admit candi? dates. Persons wishing to join this- Grange will receive a form of petition, upon applica? tion to the Secretary, J. M. Glenn, Equality, S. a Anderson Grange, No. 71. The regular meetings of Anderson Grange, No. 71, will be held iu the Temperance Hall, until further notice, on the first Friday in each month at 10 o'clock a. m. Under this ar? rangement, a regular meeting will take place to-morrow, October 3rd. The candidates for initiation, and the members of the Grange, are requested to be punctual in attendance. Mem? bers of other Granges are cordially invited. Municipal Affairs. On Wednesday evening, Sept. 24th, the In? tendant and Wardens elected on the second Monday in September were duly sworn in to office, aud assumed. charge of our municipal affairs. At a subsequent meeting, the follow? ing officers were elected: Clerk and Treasurer?Samuel Crawford. Chief Marslutl?Wm. G. dark. Cotton Weigher?J. Reese Fant. The question of license was thoroughly dis? cussed by the new Council, and it was resolved to grant licenses to sell spirituous liquors as follows: Retail or bottle license, $175 per annum ; tavern license, $600 per anuura. There were no applications for tavern licenses. Re? tail licenses have been granted to McGrath & Byrum, M. D. Kennedy and Julius Poppe. The law will be strictly enforced by the Town 'Councirl, and all of its requirements carried out in detail. Sons pf Temperance. The following officers of Anderson Division, No. 1, Sons of Temperance, were elected at the last regular meeting to serve during the ensu? ing term of three months; ? John W. Todd, W. P. ? . W. S. Ligon, W. A. Jas. M. Sullivan, R. S. H. J. McKinney, A. R. S. Jas. m. Cathcart, F. S. J. G. Cunningham, T. Jas. M. Payne, C. H. D. Reese, A. C. John M. Hubbard, I. S. L. P. Smith, 0. S. A. B. Towers, Chap. Geo. F. Tolly, P. W. P. For the Anderson IntelUgencer. Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Anderson Bible Society. At 11 o'clock a. m, Suoday, Sept. 28, Rev. G. T. Harmon preached the anniversary sierraon in the Baptist Church to a large and attentive audience. At the close of the sermon, Col. Joseph N. Brown, President, took the chair, and the Society was opened with prayer by Rev. L. M. Ayer. A. B. Towers, Treasurer, being sick, his re? port was read by Rev. E. A. Bolles, the effi? cient District Superintendent of the American Bible Society for this State, and unanimously confirmed. The following officers of the Society were .unanimously elected to servo during the en? suing year: President?Col. Joseph N. Brown. Vice Presidents?Rev. J. S. Murray and Rev. D. E. Frierson. Secretary?John W. Daniels. Treasurer?A. B. Towers. Executive C'tiimittee?Thos. M. White, JaWs A. Hoyt, J. B Ciark, Dr. M. L. Sharpe, W. J. Ligon, Rev. L. M. Ayer and Rev. G. T. Har? mon, together with the permanent officers of the Society. Rev. J. S. Murray introduced the following resolutions and supported them by a short and able address. They are unanimously adopted : Jiesolved, 1st, That we recognize the obliga? tion of the Anderson Bible Society to place in every family in this County a copy of the Bible, and that to effect this object, the assis? tance of the Parent Society be invoked. Resolved, 2nd, That the giving of the Bible to destitute communities and nations is the first and highest duty of the Christian world. On motion, it was ordered that the next an? nual meeting be held in the Methodist Church at Anderson C. H., S. C, on the 4th Sunday in September, 1874. On motion, the papers of Anderson were re? quested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. The Society adjourned, the Rev. L. M. Ayer pronounced the benediction. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Pres't. John W. Daniels, Secretary. A meeting of the Exeoutive Committee took place, immediately after the adjournment of the Society. Col. Joseph N. Brown, President, in the chair; John W. Daniels, Secretary. Opened with prayer by Rev. J. S. Murray. On motion of Rev, J. S. Murray, it was or? dered, that the Secretary ascertain, through the preachers in the County, and others, the number qf Bibles necessary to supply all des? titute families and Sunday Schools with a copy. The committee rose, subject to the call of the President. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Pres't. John W, Daniels, Secretary. In obedience to the above resolution, the undersigned respectfully requests and urges all ministers of the. Gospel and Sunday School Superintendents to inquire and ascertain the number of Bibles necessary to supply the des? titute families and schools in their respective charges, stating in full their address. JOHN W. DANIELS, Sec'y. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Health and Drainage?Again. Mr. Editor : I have scarcely the heart to write another line on this vitally important subject. The teachings of Providence within the last two or three weeks have been so over? whelming, and so disastrous, indicating the urgent necessity for a thorough and prompt drainage of our bottom lands, as the one thing needful, that, I suppose no one now can have the hardihood to scout or ridicule the idea that the undrained condition of our bottom lands is the main cause of the terrible evils that dis? tress our country. It makes the heart bleed, Mr. Editor, to review the terrible disasters that have befallen the old Slab Town neighborhood in the last few weeks. It is useless to recount the losses and sufferings of that neighborhood for years past. Everybody knows it. And the prime causes of these terrible calamities are palpable. The type of fever pervading the locality of Rankin's mill dam, was of the ma? lignant type, and one of the physicians who waited on the sick and dying in that neighbor? hood, said that it possessed the symptoms and virulence of the yellow fever, even to the black vomit. It is no time for crimination and re? crimination?while those who have labored so assiduously for the last two or three years, to avert these terrible calamities., may, and do feel that their skirts are clear in this matter?that they have done all that could be done by mor? tal man, under the circumstances, to arouse the people to a true sense of the great dangers that were threatening the health and lives of our citizens, and to institute measures of relief ?that while they thus have a right to feel, they make no complaint against those who have thrown obstacles in the way of any re? lief, or of others again who have stood silently by, without moving a peg to give active and earnest assistance. Iu some cases, the people did not appreciate the magnitude of the evils complained of, in other cases, they were misled as to the true cause of the sad condition of things. Now, all seem to have arrived at the same opinion, as to the great and prime cause of the evil,to wit: the large bodies of undrained bottom lands lying on our creeks and smaller streams. Various causes have con? spired for years to produce this state of things}. hence, on this point, there may be some diver? sity of opinion, and all may be entitled to more or less importance, but it does not affect the general fact, that these large bodies of bot? tom lands are now in this sobbed and un? healthy condition, and the further fact, that it is incumbent upon every citizen to exort him? self to provide for the thorough drainage of said lands. And as you, Mr. Editor, well re? marked in your remarks on this subject in a recent issue, the petty consideration of dollars and cents must not be permitted to weigh against the general good health of our country. I only took up my pen to solicit attention to the timely and excellent letter of the Hon. Wm. H. Trescott, in the last Intelligencer, on this subject. He recommends a public meet? ing of the citizens on the subject. Let the meeting be held. Petitions are being circulated for a drainage law. Let everybody sign them. Thus will the public judgment be correctly founded, and an adequate remedy provided. A REFUGEE. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Oct. 1, 1873. Cotton sales very limited. Middlings 14 to 15 cents. Charleston, Sept. 20.?Cotton quiet and firmer?middling 16?low middling l?i. Nbw Yokk,, Wept. 2i?.?Cotton firm. Sales 910 bales at 18J to I'J. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN Fine Jewelry at Low Prices. IHA YE just received a large assortment of Fine Jewelry, on consignment, and for the next TEN DAYS bargains may bo ob? tained. Striko whilo tho iron is hot! J. A. DANIELS, Masonic Building. Oct 2, 1S73 13 HORSES and MULES! WE would say to our old friends and cus? tomers, and tho citizens of Anderson County generally, that we will bo at Anderson on the First Mond.iy of October, (Saleday,) with a splendid lot of Saddle and Harness HORSES AND MULES, Whore we will be pleased io meet with and supply theni with Stock. Our Stock aro all good and in tine condition, and will be sold as low as tho times will allow. Be suro and give us a call. ' ^a* J. C. GASV<1- CO. Oct 2, 1S73 13 1 HYMENEAL. jmlakki?/Lj, on September "Zotn, ixjz, r>y Rev. W. P. Martin, at Iiis own residence, Mr. JAMES R. NELSON and Miss SALLIE JO? SEPHINE SMITH, all of Anderson County. By the same, on September 2Sth, 1873, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. JOSEPH J. COPELAND and Miss JOSEPHINE A. POORE, eldest daughter of Mrs. Neighra Poore, all ol Anderson County. I R. SMITH & SON, HAVE RECEIVED THEIR STOCK OF FALL 1 WINTER GOODS, consisting: of ' Broadcloths, Cassimcres, Veslings, Mens' Half Hose, Fancy Cravats it Bows, Handkerchiefs, And all Goods found in a First Class Gents' Furnishing Store. Call in early and give us a trial. Tailoring Establishment. We still have in connection with our Store a Tailoring Department, conducted by the senior member, wbojwill be pleased to serve his old friends, and guarantees satisfaction in style, lit and prices. READ THIS, SURE!! To those whom we have indulged so long, we would most respectfully ask them to como forward this Fall and lend us a helping hand, as we are obliged to have money to carry on our business. As money don't grow on trees up this way, we are compelled to give our tardy frends this" reminder, and hopo they may heed and act. J. R. SMITH *t SON. Oct 2, 1873 13 THE Sixteenth Regular Course of Lectures in this Insti? tution will commence on the First Monday inNoTcm ber next, and coutinue until the 1st of March following. FACULTY. A. W. GRIGGS, M. D., Emeritus Prof, of Principles and Practice of Medicine. JNO. T. BANKS. M. D., Emeritus Prof, of Obstotrics. W. H. GORDWIN, M. !>., Prof, of General and Medical Chemistry. JNO. THAD. JOHNSON, M. IX, Prof, of General and Descriptive Anatomy. J. G. WESTMORELAND, M. D., Prof, of Materia Medl ca and Therapeutics. J. P. LOGAN, M. D., Prof, of Clinical Medicine. ROBT. BATTEY, M. D. Prof, of Obstetrics. A. W. CALHOUN, M. D., Pro;: of Diseases of the Eye and Ear. W. F. WESTMORELAND, M. D. Prof, ef Principles and Practice of Surgery. J. B. BAIRD, M. D., Lecturer on Minor Surgery. V. H. TALI AFERRO, M. D.t Prof, of Diseases of Women. G. H. HOLMES, M. D., Prof, of Principles and Practice of Medicine. N. D'ALVIGNY, M. D., Prosector to Prof, of Surgery, and Curator. Practical Anatomy will be conducted by tho Professor of Aj&atoniy. The following fees for the regular eourse will be re? quired : Matriculation, (required only once,).._.$ 5 00 Tickets for Full Course.-._50 00 Practical Anatomy, (required only once,).........^._1ft 00 Graduation.--._.-._ 25 00 Good Board can be had near tho College at $1.50 to $5.00 per week. Auy further information will be furnished promptly by addressing J. G. WESTMORELAND, ' Dean of the Faculty. Atlanta, Sept. 20,1S7S. 13?3 FURNITURE! THE LARGEST LOT that was ever brought to Anderson was selected by the under? signed in person, and bought directly from tho Factories, which enables him to sell as cheap as the cheapest, and guaranteed TO BE Sold as low as in any ho ase in the State for the same grade of work. As neither Charleston or Columbia have ever GIVEN AWAY' Furniture, and my motto being "quick sales and small profits/' I would respectfully ask all mv friends and the public generally to buy their Furniture at Anderson. COME EARLY, That yon may make good selections and obtain bargains. For anything you want in the Fur? niture line, go TO G. F. TOLLY'S Furniture Store, Depot St., Anderson, S.C., Where you can find. Furniture of every kind, And anything not in sight, Can bo manufactured right. Repairing, too, is done in stylo, My aim being all the while, With an experience of twenty years, To please all my customers. But before I close, I want to say to all of those That know themselves to me in debt, To come and pay before I get In cash as low As Jay Cooke <fc Co, Oct 2,1S73 13 NEW AND FRESH Are Always an Attraction. WE have recently returned from market, and are now receiving a large and magnificent stock of Genend Merchandize, which we selec? ted with great care, and with an eye to tho wants of our many customers; and in return, wo respectfully ask a careful examination and comparison of prices. We feel assured wo can give ontire satisfaction in every lino of Goods. We are determined to give you the Worth of Your Money. Wo aro tho sole Agents for the CELEBRATED SIMS' WAGONS AND THE Shoal Creek Factory Yarn. We are satisfied that wo cannot say too much in favor of the SIMS' WAGONS, and their price puts them within tho roach of all. Call and examine them, and compare WORKMAN? SHIP and prices. All work warranted. Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Umbrellas, Whips, Trunks, Collars, Hemlock and White Oak Sole Leather, French Calf Skins, Boot Topping, Linings, Elastic G-ore, Webbing, &c? &c, &c. LEWI? & CO., 9 Granite Row, Anderson, S.C. Oet '2, 1S73 13 3m