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ANDERSON C. H., S, C. jg ? ?' Jar g I i . THURSDAY M?RNINO; . OCT. 16, 1&S> gST" The Timmonsville News, a Democratic paper^ published at Timmonsville, in Darling. ton County, is a new candidate for popular favor. We place it upoa< ?ur exchange list with pleasure.. SSF* The Kershaw Gazette, published at Camden, makes its.appearance upon our table. The editor and proprietor, Mr. Frank P. Beard, has sufficient experience and energy to make this venture an enduring success.. Its political tone is conservative . ??-*?? The Camden Journal". We neglected* to mention last week that this venerable and. well-co nducted journal has changed hands. Gen. X B. Kershaw has been the editor for some months, and we regret that the change takes him away from the tripod, where he bore the honors so easily and grace? fully-. His son, John Kershaw, was Jhe pro? prietor of the Journal, and has sold it to Messrs. W. D. Trantham and J. T. Hay, who will continue its publication in future, and to "whom we offer a kindly greeting into the ranks of journalism. ?-;-t Sm - Extra Session of the Legislature. The Government has issued a proclamation, eoevening the Legislature in extra session on Tuesday nest, 21st inst, to consider the levy of taxes for the coming year and inquire into the" condition of the pnblic debt, rendered necessary by the decision of the Supreme Courtin the suit of Morton, Bliss & Co. against the Comptroller General. The General As? sembly has an opportunity of relieving the citizens from the mighty incubus of taxation to a great extent, and probing into the fraud? ulent conduct of their predecessors. Any suc? cessful move in this direction will bring praise from the people generally; but a failure to discharge this manifest duty ought to insure degradation and infamy for every culpable member. We will watch the situation care? fully, and from time to time inform our readers as to the progress being made towards better or .worse times in the management of the State finances*. St Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Missouri State-Superintendent of Insur? ance has filed a petition, in the Circuit Court .of St. Louis, asking for at> injunction against the St. Louis Mottrat Life Insurance Company, .restraining them from transacting any further business, and especially from issuing any new I policies, re-insuring any of its risks, or paying I out any money whatever. The petition asks $>r the.appointment of a receiver, and for a decree dissolving the compauy and winding up its affairs. The Superintendent alleges that an examination of the affairs of the company dis? closes the fact that its liabilities exceed its assete by $904,955, exclusive of the capital stock of $100,000. The writ of injunction was granted. In answer to the petition, the Insurance Company denies all the allegations- of the Superintendent, and asserts that the company is solvent' and able to meet all its liabilities. The directors strongly denounce the conduct of the Superintendent, and deprecate the ap? pointment of a receiver as injurious and un TDecessaxy. - Since writing the above, we have received information that the injunction has been dis? solved, and the Court decided on the plaintiffs own showing that the Company is solvent. Sound Advice to Cotton Planters. ? A correspondent of the Columbia Phoenix makes- the- following practical and sensible suggestions to the farmers and planters of the South, as to the proper time for selling their cotton. The receipts of cotton for the past week, when prices have stiffened a little and there is; some relief from the financial panic, verifies the prediction of the writer that large amounts will be thrown upon the market. Merchants and farmers are watching closely the operations of the speculators in the North and in Europe, and it behooves the farmer to determine upon selling his cotton when he gets a fair price. Wholesale blundering upon the part of the cotton planters will depress the jrice, a ad give the profits to speculators. Up? en real: zing what is considered a fair price, and promptly liquidating just demands against them, the condition of the cotton planter will be materially improved, and his credit honora? bly maintained, which will benefit him hereaf? ter. But, if he attempts to speculate, and hold on to the entire.crop for extraordinary prices, fiis credit will be shattered to some extent, and as has been the case with hundreds and thou? sands of men since the war, the result will in? evitably bring disappointment. He should leave speculation to those who make it a bus? iness, and act fairly and justly towards the men who have befriended him iu the past, and who are ready to extend a helping hand in the fu? ture. Farmers and planters out of debt, and with no obligations of honor to meet, are at per? fect liberty to take the chances, which is not the case with the large majority. But we ask par? don for this long exhortation, which exceeds the length of the sermon. Here is the advice of the correspondent: We have reached a point in our financial troubles when we should warn the planters not to hold their cotton, but to watch the market, | and as soon as they see the excitement sub-! side, to begin to move their crops as if no dis- j turbanee had occurred-?that is, quietly and regularly. If the cotton is held for high pri? ces, and the high prices are offered, then the whole crop will be thrown at once upon the market; the market will be overstocked, and, as a natural consequence, the price will fall rapidly, and the planters will be caught with a loss. Let them consider what is a fair and profitable price, take that, and not attempt to speculate. The pani c has prevented the cotton from bsing moved, but it has not created a de? mand for it with the spinner, for the reason that the same panie has caused him to be cau? tious, and, in a measure, to stop work. He will begin to work as cotton begins to move, and so both will work together as before the panic. This being the case, the prices will not go beyond those previous to the commence? ment of the troubles. This is written only as a hint to the planters, to prevent them from losing money on their crops and giving the profits to speculators, as they always hove done, under excitements like the present. i Remove the Obstructions. We are gratified to state that the owners of swamp and. bottom lands on Geneiostee Creek,, from; the shoals atgrlas Massej's to the head of the stream, are niaJfci rearrangements fbr the. pro?pt and thorongh drainage of these lands, by cleanjiag out the bed of the creek, and securing a sufficient fall to increase the velocityof the stream, whereby the lands can be ditehed and prepared for cultivation.. This is a step in the .right direction, and we have great faith in its efficacy to accomplish the objects in view, namely, removing the causes of malaria and. thereby promoting the health of the vicinity, increasing the value of the lands, and rendering them fit for cultivation. Other communities and neighborhoods, where mala? rial fevers have existed the present season, might gain the same ends by emulating the example of land-owners along the Generostee, who are uniting {is one man in this important work. These land-owners are to meet at this place on Saturday next, to devise plans and arrange the details of their commendable scheme. Every citizen is deeply interested in the result, and will cheerfully accord the high? est praise for their prompt and timely action. An intelligent gentleman from an adjoining County, where malarial fevers have prevailed to a greater or less extent since his earliest re? collection, expresses the opinion that the remov? al of obstructions from the smaller streams is alone sufficient to secure the health of the country. The neglect to cultivate bottom lands for the last eight or tenjears has caused a total neglect of the streams, and the obstruc? tions, in the way of drift-wood, which causes the bed of the stream to be filled with spnd in every instance, prevents adequate drainage, if the owners were disposed to cultivate these lands. By cleaning out the stream, from its mouth to its source, there can be no doubt as to the beneficial effect in draining the wet lands, for the rapidity of the stream would carry off the surplus sand, which hinders any attempts at proper drainage. This may not be practicable, in every instance, where mills and machinery are located, and drms have been erected upon the smaller streams. But the most vital interests of the people are con cered, with their lives and health endangered by the presence of malaria; and our entire population must begin to think seriously as to the remedy, providing for every emergency, and uniting their efforts and their means to secure an unobstructed passage of the sand flowing down from the hill-sides, thereby deep? ening-the channels of the streams, and enabling owners to drain their lands thoroughly, which, would at once remove from our midst the dread pestilence now sweeping over this fair land. National Press Association. The propriety of organizing a National Press Association, which originated at a recent meet? ing of the Georgia Press Association, has been* submitted to a large number of leading jour? nalists throughout the country, and met with a hearty approval. The committee of the Georgia Press Association, after conferring with members of the press in various parts of the United States, has designated St. Louis as the place of meeting and the 26th of Novem j ber as the time. The object of this movement is to promote the varied interests of the whole people, the general welfare of the country, the dissemination of knowledge, and to resist the encroachments of power, for the better preser? vation of constitutional liberty. The Press Association of South Carolina will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, 12th of November, in the city of Columbia, and we hope that arrangements will be made for a I representation at-St. Louis. A promineut topic for discussion by the National Press Associa I tiorr will be the postal' arrangements of the J country, in which every newspaper is vitally interested. A memorial to Congress for a more equitable levy of postage upon newspa? pers cannot fail to receive consideration.? There is no justice in demanding the same rates of postage upon newspapers, without regard to the distance transmitted through the mails, and Congress ought to be memorialized on this I subject. By effecting a national organization of the press, greater attention to its demands and requirements would be secured from Seaa ' tors and Representatives. For weekly newspa? pers, we think an equitable rate of postage would be five cents per annum in the County 1 where published; ten cents in the State, and twenty cents to any part of the United States. As the law now stands, the local or country newspapers are placed on the same footing with the mammoth weeklies from the great cues, and no discrimination is made as to distance, which is manifest injustice to the weaker portion of the newspaper press. The Boundary Line. It seems that the project for re-adjusting the boundary line between Georgia and South Carolina, above the confluence of the Tugalo and Seneca rivers, is being actively revived, although the intelligence reaches us from a distance. A correspondent of the liklgefield Advertiser makes the following statement con? cerning the project, and emphatically declares that the people of the Fork are in earnest, j We are inclined to thiuk that the gentleman who has undertaken the job will find it difficult to convince the Legislature of its feasibility or I propriety. Instead of losing a rich and fertile portion of the State, our law-makers would rather add to the taxable property, and thereby increase the revenue of the State Treasury, in which they are so deeply interested. But we copy the statement of the correspondent afore? said, who is a gentleman of veracity, and doubt? less obtained his information from what he deemed authentic sources: One of the most desirable sections of the "Palmetto State," including the whole of Oco nee and a portion of Anderson District, is sit? uated between the Tugalo and the Seneca. The inhabitants of this rich and pleasant country are making arrangements to become an integral part of Georgia by the process of annexation/ Liberal subscriptions in money have been obtained to defray the expenses of transfer. "The Governor's brother-in-law, who is a lawyer, has undertaken the job in Colum? bia, and if not successful, ho is to make no charge for his services." This is no hoax.' The movement is a reality, and It moans busi? ness. Exhorbitant taxation, and nothing but debt to show for it, is the reason given for wish-1 ing to withdraw from poor old South Carolina, ? Major E. W. Everson, formerly of the Columbia press, ha3 purchased the Beaufort Eepublioan, and will couduct it in the interest of the party whoso uame it bears. JVfajor E. is an indefatigable newspaper man, The Railroad Convention in Chicago. Gen. J,W. Harrison, o-ne of the delegates from Anderson to the Chicago. Convention, re? turned home- yesterday morning, having left Chicago on Sunday night, at eight o'clock. -The other delegates, Messrs. Murray and Whit? ney have not yet returned, but are expected in a day or* two. Gen. Harrison represents the trip as an exceedingly pleasant one, and that the Chicago people manifested great hospitali? ty towards the delegates in attendance. The Convention ftes in session for two days, begin? ning on Thursday morning last The fallowing officers were elected: . Gov. Magoffin, of Kentucky, President. Cyrus H. McCormick, of Chicago; James N. Sims, of Indiana; J. H. Johnson, of Kentucky; A. G. Wilson, of Tennessee; Thomas L. Cling man, of North Carolina; Gen. J. W. Harrison, of South Carolina; and Alex. S. Erwin, of Georgia, Vice Presidents. Maj. Nicholas J. Vail, of Illinois, Secretary. Having received the proceedings just before going to press, we are unable to give any de? tailed statement in this issue. The following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by the Convention, embrace the result of the meeting: Resolved, That the immense and increasing Sreduction of the northern states demand ad itional outlets to enable them to reach the markets of the world. Resolved, Therefore, that as a most important measure to effect such an object, there should, as soon as practicable, be completed from the city of Chicago a grand trunk railroad to one or more of the North Atlantic ports, with such branches and connections as are necessary to supply the planting states, and also through such seaports to reach foreign countries with the smallest possible cost in transportation. Resolved, That the delegates from the several states, represented in this convention, pledge themselves to use their best efforts to organize and secure such charters and such connections with existing railroads as are necessary to fa? cilitate the success of the great enterprise. Resolved, That the several delegates will also use their best efforts to procure along the road such subscriptions and other aid as may assist the enterprise and satisfy the capitalists abroad that those immediately interested have full faith in the success of the work, and of its financial profits on investment. The Comic Advertiser. This is the title of a respectable Bhee*, pub? lished gratuitously and issued semi-occasional ly, by J. B. Benson & Son, of Hartwell, Ga., who profess to deal in all kinds of merchandize, "except liquors, playing cards and tombstones." We are indebted to these gentlemen for a copy of the first number, which contains an unique salutatory, wherein is expressed their senti? ments on all great questions of public mo? ment. Among other tbiegs, the terms are giyen to outside barbarians, and we find the following regulation among the lot: "Obituary notices of promiscuous parties, thirty cents. If we can select them, gratifi, with pleasure." In regard to a popular fertilizer, for which Benson & Son are agents, the annxed startling announcement is made: "It is not only the greatest fertilizer known for the whole Vegeta? ble Kingdom, but is also the greatest promoter to the growth of the human species. A poor man with a large family, called at our store for some flour, about night, and not having a sack to put the flour in, a clerk picked np (as he supposed) an empty sack, but it had a little of the phosphate left in it, and got mixed up with the flour; the children complained of the taste of the bread, but the old man told them it was the Wild Onions in the flour; so next morning when the parents awoke, they were surprised to see the children's feet all hanging out of the bed, and upon examination, the phosphate had caused them to grow about 8 inches during the night*9 This story ought to gain pre-eminence for our friends as re-lie-able gentlemen, and we have no doubt will add immensely to their sales of the fertilizer and largely increase the circulation of their newspaper. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? Snow storms are reported in the northern part of JSew "Y^rk on the 7th imit. ? Tnc failure of the crops in Hungary is said to have produced a famine there. ? The Wesleyan Female College, Macon, Ga., is the oldest female college in the world. ? Mr. Jefferson Davis has been seriously ill in Louisville, Ky., but is now considered out of danger. ? The tobacco crop now partly secured is the best that has been raised in Virginia for years past. ? it is estimated that the bridge across the Misssissippi at St Louis, with its approaches, will cost $9,000,000. ? Governor Powers has called an extra ses? sion of the Mississippi Legislature to amend the State election laws. ? Henry E. Hayne, the colored Secretary of State, has entered the medical school of the South Carolina University. ? It is reported thai; John C. Breckinridge is to take up his residence in New York and resume the practice of law. ? Postal service has been ordered on the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railroad, from Mt. Airy to Charlotte, N. C. ? President Grant expects to attend the annual reunion of the Army of Tennessee at Toledo, Ohio, on the 15th and 16th inst. ? An island of eleven acres has been dis? covered recently in Lake Minnetonka, Minn., which contains a very rich guano deposit ? ? A meeting of the surgeons who served in the Confederate army aas oeen called, to take place in Atlanta on the 26th of May, 1874. ? The committee of Memphis merchants succeeded in raising five thousand dollars in New York for the relief of the sufferers by* yellow fever. ? There are five vacancies in the next House of Representatives, ail caused by deaths of members elect since the adjournment of Con? gress in March. ? Mrs. Louisa M. Cunningham, relict of Cant Robert Cunningham, and mother of Col. John and Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham, died at her residence in Laurens County on the 6th inst ? H. H. D. Byron, late Private Secretary to the Governor, h?is been appointed Treasurer of Union County, viceGt. E. Tuxbury, resigned. Tho Governor has appointed C. J. Houston as his Private Secretary. ? Arrangements have been perfected for a new line of steamships between Liverpool and Port Royal. This is an important step towards direct trade with Europe and the commercial independence of the South. ? Major General Robert Patterson, now liv? ing in Philadelphia, eighty-two years old, was a captain in the regular army during the war of 1812. He is, of course, still hale and hearty, and walks several miles daily. ? It is stated that among the recent extra? ordinary propositions of the age, is the deter? mination on the part of the ladies of two of the largest congregations in Columbus, Georgia, to buy no more now dresses this fall or winter, and should they be compelled to buy, they pledge themselves to purchase only material manufactured .it home, 1 r TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. 4ST Mrs, Eobert Pickens died of bilious re? mittent fever on Sunday evening last at her residence, near-Equality, in this County, iST Mr, B. Frank Cray ton has again placed us under obligations for his kindness, by send? ing a mess of fine Turnips, of the White Globe variety, the largest we have seen this season. Death of an Aged Citizen. We regret to announce the death of Mr John Stevenson, an upright and respected citi? zen of this county, which occurred at his res? idence on Tuesday last, after a long illness. He was upwards of seventy years of age, and has always been greatly esteemed for his in? tegrity and faithfulness in the discharge of every duty, as a good citizen. His remains were buried at Mountain Creek church on Monday last. More Cotton Picking. The boys of Anderson are becoming exceed? ingly ambitious in the cotton picking line, and we hear of numerous efforts to attain proficien? cy in this respect. Benjamin A. Duncan, only 7 years old, and weighing 44 pounds, tried his hand at the business one day last week, and picked 147 lbs. of cotton, which is a capital showing for his size and age. He is a son of Capt. B. F. Duncan. We like to see the boys encouraged in whatever relates to the industri? al pursuits, and an ambition to excel one an? other is laudable and praiseworthy. The Pendleton Farmers' Society. The anniversary meeting of the Pendleton Farmers' Society was held on Thursday, 9th inst., when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : J. B. Sitton, President. Thos. S. Crayton, Vice President. Dr. P. H. E. Sloan, Recording Secretary and Treasurer. Maj. Geo. Seaborn, Corresponding Secretary and Librarian. We understand that committees were ap? pointed to attend several anniversary meetings, both in this State and Georgia, and other busi? ness of importance transacted. Carolina High School. We are gratified to state that arrangem ents have been made to secure Rev. P. F. Stevens as one of the professors of the above institu? tion for next year. The school will be UEider the joint management and control of Messrs. Ligon and Stevens, and an able corps of as? sistants will be provided, of which due an? nouncement will be made hereafter. Mr. Stevens is widely known as an instructor, and will be remembered for his connection with the Citadel Academy before the war. He was a gallant officer in the Confederate army, and is now a minister of the Episcopal Church. His connection with the Carolina High School will prove a valuable acquisition to that insti? tution and to the community. Brief Mention of Local Incidents. The Board of County Commissioners, at their meeting on Saturday last, re-elected Mr. John Brown A3 Steward of the Poor House for the ensuing year. We are informed that Dr. John A. Barks dale, Lecturer of the State Grange, will attend at Bishop's Branch on Thursday next, 23rd inst, and organize a Grange at that place. The Anderson Farmer's and Mechanics' As? sociation will give a handsome prize for the best horsemanship displayed in the Tourna? ment, which comes off on the last day of the County Fair. W. R. Rankin, Esq., late of the Calhoun (Ga.) Times, was in our town on last Friday, and honored the sanctum with his presence. He was on a brief visit to his old home in the Slabtown neighborhood. All signs fail in dry weather, except the "Red Sign," which never fails to issue an at? tractive bulletin every week. The proprietor wants to encourage the youthful aspirants for notoriety in cotton picking, and makes a libe? ral offer to that effect this week. W. T. J. Woodward, Esq., agent of the Great Southern Freight Line, and Col. John T. Sloan, special agent of the South Carolina Railroad, were in onr town last Saturday, prospecting among the merchants on the freight business. Both were in good health and excellent spirits. We are informed by the Chief Marshal that the ordinance against cattle running at large is again in force, and owners are notified that the law will be enforced. The business portion of the town is the forbidden ground, and all un? lucky cows and such like found within the pre? scribed, limits will be impounded. Persons who have interred any relatives or friends in the Baptist graveyard in this town, within the last two or three years, are advised j to examine the regulations on the subject, which can be obtained by calling upon S. Bleckley, Church Clerk. The rules and regu? lations are to be strictly observed hereafter. The latest on dit among the gossips is that quite a number of matrimonially-inclined young gents hereabouts will enter that blissful state of existence very shortly. Wedding cake and marriage notices will become quite popular among the printers. We forgot to mention that an equal number of young ladies will share the bliss of these anxious young men. We would call attention to the advertisement of the Grand Tournament and Ball to be held here during the Fair. The four most success? ful Knights will crown the Queen of Love and Beauty and three Maids of Honor, and al as I for the least successful one., he is doomed to wear the Tin Cupl Much pleasure and ex? citement is anticipated, and we predict for the young people a gay time. We were unusually fortunate one day last week. In the first place, "old man" Bleckley gave us a fine pocket-book, but we had no money to put in it, and are waiting for the panic to get over to make uso of his present. N. K. Sullivan & Co. thought we needed some ginger preserves, which are not affected by the hard times, but proved highly acceptable for immediate consumption; and Fant & Bell wanted Ub to try their brandy poaches and other good things, for which we return many thanks. ? It is generally conceded now that the filthy condition of the streets of Memphis and Shreveport caused the malignant yellow fever prevailing at those places. Clean streets and clean bodies are generally proof against dis? ease, An Astounding Discovery. The witches are at work in Anderson beyond any doubt. We have not seen them with our bodily eyes, nor had any direct experience on the subject, but we- feel certain that some of our patrons and friends have been spirited away by witches or other supernatural agency. Otherwise, we cannot account for their non appearance in our sanctum, when they have voluntarily said to us on the streets that they were coming in directly to pay their subscrip? tions. We have waited hours at a time for their coming, but time dragged wearily along, and they never came, according to promise! On searching the streets, these promising friends are non est invenius, or, in .the more classical language of the learned sheriff over in Arkan? sas, in swampo, ab squatulatumI Hence, we conclude that the witches are arrayed against u3, and whenever one of our subscribers* wants to settle his little account, he is forthwith seized upon with violent hands, and the witches transport him to distant and less expensive scenes! As a remedy for this evil, we recom? mend every subscriber to carry an old horse? shoe in his hat, until arrearages to this office are settled, when all danger is passed, for a man with a clear receipt for his subscription is proof against the wiles and machinations of Satan and his emiseries. He is at peace with all mankind, and his conscience is as clear as the ringing of the bells on a frosty morning. ? A bronze statue of John Howard Payne, anthor of "Home Sweet Home," was recently unveiled in the city of Brooklyn, N. Y., in the presence of six thousand citizens. The statue was erected by the Faust Club, and cost $25, GOO. A poem by John G. Saxe was read, and Hon. William C. Dewitt delivered an eloquent oration on the life and character of Payne. ? A national convention of farmers is to be held at Chicago on the 22nd of October. The call for the meeting was issued by the State Farmers' Association, of Illinois, and the ob? ject is to perfect an organization of industrial classes who now complain of difficulty in sell? ing their products, because of the high charges for railroad transportation to the Eastern mar? kets. ? The Camden Journal calls attention to the fact that, in the criminal code, provisions are made for the punishment of those who falsely and fraudulently packed cotton, so that not only does the packer lose heavily by de? tection, from the depreciation in the value of his shipment, (the price being regulated by the poorest quality in the bale,) but renders himself liable to conviction for felony, and a consequent long imprisonment. ? The Newberry Herald comes to us in mourning for Col. Bobert Moorman, whose death occurred at his residence in that town on Sunday morning last. In his death, the community suffers a great loss, for no better or more conscientious man, or more identified with the social, political and religious interests of Newberry, ever lived. He filled many offi? ces of public trust during his life with honor to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. B&* A buggy umbrella was accidentally transferred from its proper owner, in the rear of Granite Bow, on saleday last. The person who found the umbrella in his own buggy is requested to return the same to J. B. Smith & Son. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Oct. 16, 1873. Tho cotton market has been lively for tho past week, and a considerable business trans? acted. Buyers are giving full prices, and the farmers are disposed to sell at the ruling fig? ures. Sales for the week ending at noon to-day 461 Dales. Quotations range to-day at from 1? to 161 cents. > CHARLESTON, Oct. 13. Cotton lower and in fair demand?mid? dling 161. Augusta, Oct. 13. Cotton quiet?middling 15. New Yore, Oct. 13. Cotton weak and irregular; sales 1,524 bales, at 17| to IS*. SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Administrator's Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. P. H. Sherard, deceased, will hand them in properly attested within the time proscribed by law. All indebted will make immediate payment. D. J. SHERARD, Adm'r. Oct 16, 1873 16 3 Drainage Notice. THE owners .of Bottom Lands from the Shoals on Generostee Creek, on the lands of Silas Massey, to. the head of the stream, are requested to meet in the Court House on Sat? urday next, at 10 o'clock, to arrange for drain? ing the said lands. Oct16,1873 15 1 TAKE NOTICE! THE Accounts and Notes of 0. GEISBERG are iu my hands for collection. All persons indebted to the above will do well by settling before the First day of No? vember, 1873, and save cost. J. J. GILMER, Trial Justice, Anderson County. Oct 16, 1873 15 3 SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of an Execution to mo directed, T will expose to sale on Tuesday after the First Monday in November next, at the residence of [ the Defendant, the following property, to wit: One Ox Wagon, 1 six horse Wagon, 2 Turn? ing Plows, 1 lot Plow Stocks, 1 lot Farming Tools, 2 Mules, 5 head of Hogs, 1 Cow and Calf, 1 Yoko Oxen, 3 Yearlings, 12 head of] Sheep, 1 Cotton Gin, 1 Thresher, 1 Buggy and Harness, 4 Tables, 1 Bureau, 1 Clock, 1 Sewing Machine, 1 Bedstead and Bedding, .12 Chairs, 3 Washstands, 1 small Table, 1 lot Boxes and Barrels, 1 Grind Stone, 1 large Kettle, lot of Stoneware, lot of Casks. Levied on as the froperty of Benjamin Holland at the suit of lonry Clark. Terms cash. . WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff. Oct 16, 1873 15 3 USE GOOD SPECTACLES, OR NONE. IHAVE BRAZILIAN PEBBLES and Eng? lish PERISCOPIC SPECTACLES that will make the Eye feel cool and pleasant, and objects appear Clear and Distinct. Also, Different Colored Glasses for Weak Eyes. FINE ENGLISH BAND KINGS, LADIES SETTS, EAR DR(ft?S, BROACHES, PLAIN GOLD ENGAGEMENT RINGS, BOSOM BUTTONS, SLEEVE BUTTONS, COLLAR BUTTONS, LADIES' HOOP EAR RINGS, GOLD AND SILVER KEYS, WATCH CHARMS, LADIES* GOLD WATCHES, &c, Sec, &c Fine Watches, Clocks and Jcweirv neatlv ?paired. J. A. DA NIES, Masonic Building, Anderson. Oct 16. 1873 13 SPECIAL NOTICES. .Sooner or later al l will be forced to ad? mit, that manual labor cannot compete in qual? ity of work with machinery, and none are so blind as hot to notice the great reduction in the price of an article as soon as machinery is adaptod to its manufacture. No line of goods have been more favorably ^affected by skillfully made machinery, than Doors, Sashes, Blinds, &c. All of the improvements in this line are used to get up stock for Messrs. I. H. Hall <fc Co., Charleston, S. C. Agents for the best roof? ing and lining, Asbestos Felt, ever used. Send for price list and circulars. Notice to Contractors. THE Building of a new Bridge across Broad mouth Creek, nearGantt's Old Store on the road leading from Calhoun to Honea Path will be let to the lowest responsible bidder at the place, on Saturday, the 15th of November next. Bond with approved surety will be required of the.contractor, to ensure the faithful per? formance of contract according to speeibca tlons. For further particulars apply to Wm. M. Leavell, commissioner. By order of the Board. W. W. HUMPHREYS, cc.c. Oct 16,1878 15 S TOURNAMENT AND GEAND BALL. ON FRIDAY, 31st of October, a Tournament and Ball will take place at Anderson C. H., under the auspices of the Tournament As? sociation of Anderson. The following will be I the programme: I The Tournament will take place at the Fair Grounds, beginning at 10 o'cloek a. m. The most successful Knight crowns the Queen of Love and Beauty; the second, third and fourth, designate the Maids of Honor. Gentlemen from adjoining Counties wishing to ride in the Tournament are requested to notify the Secro tarv, in time for their names to be enrolled. The Ball will tako place at the Waverly House at 8 o'clock p. m. The Queen and Maids of Honor will be crowned at 9 o'clock precisely. SENIOR MANAGERS. Gen. Sam'l. McGowan, I H. O. Herricjc, Col. H. P. Hammett, O. H. P. Fant, W. H. D. Gaillabd, Esq. | B. F. Crayton. JUNIOR MANAGERS. A. T. Bbotles, Isham Harbison, S. M. Pego, J. D. Maxwell, A. C Laughlin, L. L. Gaillabd. Tickets of Admission for gentlemen can be obtained by applying to the undersigned. J. D. MAXWELL. Sec. Oct 16,1873 15 . MULES AND HORSES. CUNNINGHAM & GAILLARU, Beg to inform the public that they have just received a strictly FIRST CLASS lot of EX? TRA NO. I. Mules and Horses, And would bo very happy to see our patrons and friends. "We are bonnd to sell, and WILL SELL CHEAP ! Also, Single and Double BUGGIES, Saddle and Harness HORSES lor hire. CUNNINGHAM <fc GAILLARD, Anderson Livery and Sale Stable. Oct 16,1873 A.S M. LESSER, No. 3 Granite Row Anderson, S. C., PRESENTS TIMELY NOTICE That he is Instructed to require Prompt Payment for Fertilizers Purchased of him, and all such claims Bemaining Overdue, Shall be given to tho proper Officer of Law for Collection!. HE ALSO NOTIFIES Those indebted to him for SUPPLIES AD? VANCED, that he expects like PROMT PAY? MENT from them. HE FURTHER NOTIFIES THE WORLD AT LARGE That his Stock of M?H?HAHBOS Is VARIED and COMPLETE. ?nd that he has never BEEN MORE READY TO SELL AT MODERATE PRICES. Oct 16, 1873 15 TO OUR CUSTOMERS. The Money Panic is now Over, And to this fact we would respectfully, yet earnestly, call tho attention of those indebted to us, and advise them to place their Cotton on the market at once, as I THOSE WHO SHIP EARLY WILL REALIZE THE MOST MONEY!! Very soon this will be apparent, as the for? eign market will be glutted, and in conse? quence, Prices Considerably Lower. We will be happy to soil our friends all tho Goods they can use in our line. Our Stock is full and complete, to which we invite your at? tention, and at the same time wo ask your aid in giving us the relief wo now sadly need. Very Respectfully, N. K. SULLIVAN & CO. Oct Hi, ISTo 10