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' I?? TRVg?pAX. MOR2*3^G,.NQF.1873. Brief RfentKra of L?eal Incidents. Among the visitors to our County Fair, we were gratified to meet with our excellent friend, Mr. J. T. Whitman, of the Dalton (Ga.) Citi? zen, who was on a brief visit to relatives in this town. ? Wa reg?it to. learn that little Lizze Evins,. the onfy duoghter of the late Dr. Thos. A. Erin*, died at Spartanbarg on last Saturday morning, of membranous croup, after a brief illness, in the 5th year of her age. She was a bright, Intelligent and affectionate child, and her death has brought fresh sorrow to the hearts of those who were bereft of a husband and father only one short year ago. An alarm of fire was given at ten o'clock on last Saturday night, and brought hundreds of oar citizens to the public square, when it was ascertained that the alarm was made in eon sequence of the thoughtlessness of some- wag? oners, encamped on the vacant lot at the fork of the Pendletcn and Greenville roads, who had madon blazing fire oat of brash, the light of which reflected at a great distance. We are informed that a terrible accident oc? curred at Greenwood, in-Abbeville county, on Saturday afternoon last,, caused by the bursting of the engine boiler id the steam saw mill of Mr. W. H. Bailey, of that place. The scarcity of water resulted in the explosion of the boiler, and the engineer, a colored man named Robin? son, was instantly killed, and another negro had a leg broken. Mr. Bailey was in the second story of the building,. directly above the en? gine; and: was thrown violently to the ground among the rubbish, but was extricated by his friends in a short time, and saved from a hor? rible death. His injuries were not serious, and So was-doing very well on Monday afternoon. It is customary for persons engaged in the same calling, profession or occupation to ex? tend the right hand of welcome to strangers and sojourners in their midst, and we believe this practice holds* gcod between officials, when one invades the bailiwick of another. Oar polite and accommodating Sheriff, mind? ful of the comity due to those from abroad, generously tendered tbe hospitalities of the McGukin House to the Sheriff of Abbeville county, on, last Friday night, and gave that dignitary an upper room in the stately edifice over which he -presides,, fbrnishihg the gayest company for the entertainment of his distin? guished guost. - MB j 1 Sixth taroal Fair in Anderson. The anticipations and lively expectations annually produced by the recurrence of our County Fair have been realized, and the pleas? ant re-onion of our good people is now num? bered among the things that were. The hun? dreds and thousands who were in attendance are back agjiin to their homes, and are recount? ing: by the fireside the numerous incidents of pleasing memory which transpired during the fijative occasion. The meeting of old friends, and the making of new acquaintances, are in? termingled with the story of exhibition proper, which is dilated upon with exceeding zest, and in a manner illustrative of each one's partic? ular fancy, predilection or prejudice. Bat it is dor business to announce the results of the Fair, and te-portray the exhibition as it really was, whwhr we propose to do very briefly, for the reason that the large majority of our readers were either present or have enjoyed the descrip? tion from some of their neighbors. Wednesday was occupied in the entry and arrangement of articles for the exhibition, and the Secretary and his assistants were kept busy from early morning until late in the afternoon, while the superintendents of departments were likewise steadily engaged in the reception and arrangement of the articles. The array of entries was exceedingly gratifying, and showed an excoB of fifty per cent- over any previous Fair. This fact demonstrated an increased in? terest amonu the people, and augured well for the success of the Fair.. Thursday morning the gates were opened to the public,, and nearly one thousand persons were in attendance, aitboagfc H was expected that the number of visitors would be compara? tively few, as the majority would await the more exciting scenes of Friday. The principal display of horses took place on Thursday, aud every class was examined by the Committee, in order to make their report at an early hour the next day* an? facilitate the progress of the ex hibition, which was necessarily hurried for want of ample time. Other committees like? wise industriously engaged, aud it was a busy time with the ladies and gentlemen appointed to decide the merits of the various articles in their departments. While they are puzzling each other with this duty, let us take a survey of the various departments in and around the main building* Near the entrance, on tbe west side of the building, we meet with a handsome display of paintings and drawings, which is by far tbe most extensive collection ever brought to our County Fair. With one or two exceptions, the productions sue those of native artists, whose talents are worthy of cultivation and improve? ment, and their work reflecting credit upon their instructors. A photographic gallery of Andersoniaus, and drawings of the Baptist Church and University building, are among the notable features of this department. Next we come to the sewing machines, where the operators are politely answering the nu? merous questions of inquiring by-Standers; then, a fine collection of tin ware, from the es? tablishment of Gilreath & Burgess, of this town, who are also exhibiting a beautiful cook? ing stove, which is much admired by the ladies. A patent bee hive attracts attention, and we learn that Mr. C. Ellis, of Abbeville, is the exhibitor. Some beautiful doors, made of native wood, are the workmanship of mechanics employed by Col. F. E. Harrison, of Anderson ville. As we pass along, articles of domestic manufacture are found in abundance, such as counterpanes, eoverletu, woolen jeans, domes? tic carpeting of beautiful patterns, and home? made socks fit for a king to wear, testifying to ihe industry and: skill of our ladies, and reflect* ing much credit for their excellent taste and good sense'iu this particular branch of domes- j tic frugality and economy. I The exhibition of field crop9 next deserves mention. Besides the flour, wheat, oats, there are mammoth pampkins, extraordinary sweet potatoes,, overgrown cars of corn, and cotton stalks large enough to rival the production of the Mississippi bottoms* We pronounce the display fully equal to last year, except in the matter of turnips. Here are the household departments, where the ladies vie with each other in contesting for premiums most largely, and where are to be found breads, cakes, jetties, jams, preserves, wines, &c, in the greatest profusion. But the most beautiful array yet brought to notice is the needle and fancy work department, where upwards of one hundred specimens of ladies' ingenuity and patient skill are to be found. We have never beheld so much ex? quisite taste, and it is well that the decision here ia not left to our judgment, for we would gather up the premiums of the Association, and deliver them promiscuously to the exhibi? tors in this department. Surrounded by aii this beauty, we find Hiram Tnsten, of Abbeville, exhibiting a patent fly brush of his own invention, which is an in? genious contrivance. Tusten's brush is simple, easily managed and quite effective. Many other articles deserving special men? tion we are compelled to omit, for want of space, but upon passing to the out-door exhibi? tion, we are reminded of several novelties on the grounds, among which the farm-gate is most prominent. This gate is exhibited by our old army friend, Capt. John H. Blassingame, of Spartan burg, who has purchased the right for the middle and npper portion of South Carolina. It is simple, cheap and easily operated; has no hinges to get loose and can? not be made to swag, and stock of all kinds are unable to open it. At the well near by, we find an improved well-fixture, exhibited by Mr. L. P. Guffin, of Abbeville, which is far superior to the ordinary method of drawing water with two buckets. The exhibition of plows is quite creditable, too. The Watt plow is exhibited by S. Bleck ley, Esq., of this town, and is very popular among the farmers. Brinly, Miles & Hardy, of Louisville, Ky., the manufacturers of the famous Brinly plows, have honored the Ander? son Fair with a splendid array of their several patterns, shipped directly from the manufactory for this purpose. The judges decided in favor of the Brinly, and a medal was awarded. The poultry department is not so full asi last year, but the fowls belong to improved breeds, and merit the premiums awarded. A small exhibition of hogs and sheep, and a very good display of cattle. The horses are not quite bo numerous, bat it is the general remark that finer stock ? on exhibition. The Fair closes on Thursday at a late hour in the afternoon, and when the gates are again thrown open on Friday morning, there is a great rush of people from every portion of the sur? rounding country, and the scene is enlivening and exhilerating. It is estimated that between twenty-five hundred and three thousand peo? ple are in attendance. The programme of the da^is inaugurated by a grand display oiF the horses, and around the centre stand there is much attraction, while the judges proceed to attach the blue ribbons to the favorite animals. The Tournament is next in order, and the dashing Knights make their appearance, when the common interest is centred around the tilt, an account of which appears elsewhere. The reports of committees and awarding of pre? miums in the main building follows the Tourna? ment, after which a contest for the speed premium takes place on the main track, and the sixth annual Fair is ended. Tournament and Ball. The Knights assembled in front of the Court House, dressed in full costume, at one o'clock ou Friday during the Fair, and proceeded to the grounds, where they drew up in line <to await the tilt. All was expectation and excite? ment ; the people crowded on both sides of the line on which the posts holding the rings were situated, and the band discoursed music. Du? ring the preparation made by the judges, riders and horses evinced every sign of anxiety and desire to commence. On every side prophecies were being made as to who the victor should be, and many a sly glance, suppressed smile or timid blush shewed that some of the young la? dies were as much interested as the Knights themselves. When all was ready, the judges called out the first name for the tilt, he rode forward to the starting point, and when the signal was given, he dashed off at full sfeed, with lance poised, and eye fixed on the rings. Having delivered his rings to the judges and and took his position in line, the next Knight followed. All of them having run once, a short recess was announced. The second and third tilt then took place, and the judges declared that there were five who had tied for the first honor, and ordered them to run ever for a deci? sion. Each having run once, all the Knights assembled, and Capt. E. G. Roberts, Chairman of the Committee of Judges, after delivering a very pretty and appropriate address, declared that Mr. James L. Orr, jr., being the most suc? cessful Knight, would be entitled to crown the Queen of Love and Beauty at the Tournament Ball; Mr. S. M. Pegg, being second, would crown the first Maid of Honor; Mr. A. G. Fretwell being third would crown the second, and Mr. A. C. Langhlin being fourth would crown the third Maid of Honor. The Knights then went around the race course in quick time, and made their exit from the Fair Grounds. Mr. S. M. Pegg was Captain of the Knights. Mr. James L. Orr, jr., banner bearer, and Mr. A. C. Laugblin, Grand Marshal of the day. The whole affair was well arranged and very orderly conducted, while fine horsemanshi p and skill in taking the rings was evinced by many of the Knights, which was especially called for on this occasion, as they rode against many disadvantages, the sun being in their faces, and it being exceedingly dusty and vrindy it was next to impossible to see the rings, and whilst we should have been glad for our ?ister County of Abbeville to come in for a share of the honors, still we must congratulate the Knights of Anderson for keeping their la urels and spoils at home. We hope that another yea r may bring another tournament, and that it may be as successful as this one. The Knights who rode were as follows: Messrs. John Anderson as the Knight of Rocky River, Bruce Brazeale, Abraham Clark, Law? rence Clinkscalcs, A. G. Fretwell as Knight of GeneroBtee, J. J. Fretwell, J. C. Hamblin Knight of Abbeville, A. C. Laughlin, Knight of Montania, John E. Lewis, Duke of York, Hammond Oaillard as Wild Irishman, W. C. Keith, J. D. Maxwell as Fergus McGregor, J. R. Moseley as Don Quixote, Pierce Oliver, J. L. Orr, jr., as Ivanhoe, S. M. Orr as Knight of Anderson, J. M. Sullivan as Capt. Jack. Many of these characters were well represented, but the Indian was more perfectly pictured than we have ever seen. the ball. According to the invitations and advertise? ments, all the Knights and many invited guests assembled at the Waverly House, for the coron? ation and ball. At nine o'clock silence was com? manded in the ball room, and the Captain of the Knights, taking the crown in hand, made a short address to the ladies and gentlemen, and handing it to Mr. J. L. Orr, jr., congratu? lated him on being the most successful compet? itor, and having the privilege of crowning the Queen of Love and Beauty. Mr, Orr accepting the crown, thanked the speaker for his kind words, and made a short and graceful speech to the lady elect, and the ladies and gentlemen present, and closed by placing the crown on the head of Miss Annie Gail lard, pronouncing her Queen of Love aud Beauty, and a fit repre? sentative of Bebecca, who was crowned by Ivan? hoe. Miss Gaillard made a handsome and graceful response, and though necessarily short was very appropriate and beautiful. Mr. Pegg, in a few well weighed remarks, expressed the pleasure it afforded him to place the wreath of the first Maid of Honor on a brow that so rich? ly deserved it, and placed it on Miss Kate Shields. Mr. A. G. Fretwell crowned Miss Sallle Jones as second Maid of Honor. Mr. Laughlin, taking his wreath, made a very well arranged, knightly and gallant speech, pointing out in a beautiful simile the present with the past ideas of chivalry, and placed the wreath of the third Maid of Honor on the head of Mis^ Mary Wilhite, who thanked him with an ease and grace that charmed all. After the coronation, the music struck up, dancing commenced, and all went on "as mer? rily as the tinkling of a marriage bell," until one o'clock when supper was announced, tables arranged, and all sat down to a substantial and bounteous supper, which was duly appreciated and dispatched. We have never seen a ball carried on with more order or propriety, and many thanks are due to the managers for their care and success. Public Meeting. Anderson, S. C, Nov. 4,1873. A public meeting of citizens was held in the Court House this day, in accordance with previous notice, to consult in regard to drainage of swamp and bottom lands, as a means of restoring the health of the country, and to ask the interposition of the Legislature in devising wise and efficient laws upon this subject. The meeting was called to order by Capt J. Y. Fretwell, who moved that Dr. 0. R. Broyles, Sr., be elected Chairman, which was carried. Dir. Broyles, on assuming the Chair, ex? plained the object of the meeting, and com? mented upon the importance of giving im? mediate and general attention to the matter of drainage, thereby promoting the health of the country and accelerating its material pros? perity by bringing into cultivation large bodies of land, now lying idle aud unproductive. He announced the meeting ready for business. On motion, Mr. James A. Hoyt was requested to act as Secretary. Maj. T. H. Russell, after a few prefatory remarks, offered the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, the extensive sickness prevailing in many portions of this County, in the form of malarial fevers, and the numerous deaths re? sulting therefrom, has been such as to arrest public attention, and to induce efforts to seek for some adequate remedy; and whereas, it is believed that the sobbed and unhealthy cond ition of large bodies of bottom lands, lying on our inland streams, is the fruitful source of these malarial fevers. Be it therefore Mwolved, That the general good health of this region of country is a matter cf the first importance, and that no sacrifice is too great that may be necessary for the accomplishment of such a desirable result. Rtxolved, That the drainage of the large bodies of wet bottom lands on our streams is an indispensable step, and! commends itself to the better judgment of alE our citis-ens. both for its sanitary advantages and as calculated to add largely to the productive resources of our County. Jksolved, That we commend the subject of drainage to the consideration of the Legisla? ture now in session, and request the Chairman of this meeting to appoint a committee of twenty-one citizens, whose duty it shall be to memorialize the Legislature on the subject at an early date. Hon. J. P. Reed seconded the resolutions, and addressed the meeting in an able and in? teresting speech, giving the result of his obser? vations as to the causes producing malarial dis? eases, and detailing numerous incidents of the wide-spread calamity, which has so severely in? jured the reputation of this section for health, which was once the proudest boast of our peo? ple. He likewise alluded to the difficulties attending a correct solution of this question, but expressed the belief that adequate legisla? tion might be procured, without danger of in; fringing upon the private rights of any citizen or constitutional limitations of any kind. Dr. W. C. Brown and Gen. J. W. Harrison also expressed their views on the subject, in the main agreeing with the first speaker, and advocating the adoption of the preamble and resolutions. The resolutions were then put to the meeting, and were unanimously adopted. The Chairman appointed the following gen? tlemen, to constitute the Committee authorized by the third resolution, viz: W. H. Trescot, J. P. Reed, J. W. Harrison, Dr. G. H. Symmes| James A. Hoyt, Dr. 0. R. Broyles, jr., G. w! Maret, J. Y. Fretwell, J. P. Sitton, Wim Perry, E. J. Earle, C. S. Williford, Dr. D. S. Watson, R. N. Wright, Dr. J. H. Reid, B. F. Crayton, Dr. E. M. Brown, James A. Drake, J. R. Coch ran, B. F. Whitner, John Martin. On motion, the newspapers of Anderson, Oconee, Picken? and Greenville were requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. On motion, the meeting adjourned. 0. R. BROYLES, Sr., Chm'n. James A. Hoyt, Secretary. Wo regret to learn that Mr. Mark Prince, who resides in the neighborhood of Stony Point, met with a severe loss on last Thursday night, by having his cotton house totally destroyed by fire, consuming about five thousand pounds of seed cotton. II was clearly the work of an incendiary, we are informed. PREMIUMS AWARDED AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR OF TUB Anderson Farmers' and Mechanics' As? sociation, OCTOBER 30th and 31st, 1S73. The following is a correct list of the pre- | miums awarded at the County Fair held last week: Field Crop Department. Best bushel white wheat.J R Earle " " red wheat.B F Crayton & Sons { " ? red oats.B F Crayton & Sons " sample white corn.Joshua Jamison " sample yellow corn.John J Lewis " bushel field peas.D J Sherard " sample table peas.J W Sherard Bushel sweet potatoes, yams...Joshua Jamison Bushel sweet potatoes, Spanish.D J Sherard Bushel Irish potatoes.W W Humphreys Bushel white turnips.Joshua Jamison Sample cotton, five stalks.M R Boggs Sample lint cotton, 5 lbs.Joshua Jamison Sample cotton, in the seed.T J Roberts Bale of cotton, 400 lbs.Neal & Newell Specimen of pumpkin.W W Holland Specimen of winter squash.J P Reed Specimen of beets.B F Crayton & Sons Specimen of carrots.Robbie Towers Specimen of tomatoes.B Frank Crayton Sample of cabbage.D J Sherard Variety of garden seeds.Mrs J S Murray Sample of flour.Kennesaw Mills The committee recommended a suitable pre? mium for hominy corn, exhibited by M McLees, and also mentioned favorably several specimens of wool, handed in by J E Lewis, of Oconee County, and grown in Kentucky. The premium for the best yield of corn on one acre of bottom land has been awarded to J E Lewis, of Oconee County. The land measured less than an acre, and tha yield was sixty-one and a half bushels. Slock Department?Cattle and Sheep. Native heifer, under 1 year old.Master John A Towers Native heifer, under 2 years old....W S Sharpe Native Cow.B F Crayton & Sons Devon heifer, under 2 years old.B Frank Crayton Devon heifer, under 3 years old.W J Ligon Devon Cow.*.B F Whitner Durham heifer, under 1 year old.B F Crayton & Sons Durham heifer, under 2 years old.B F Crayton & Sons Durham heifer, under 3 years old.W W Humphreys Durham Cow.B F Crayton Sc Sons Durham Bull.B F Crayton & Sons Durham bull calf, under 1 year old.B F Whitner Ayrshire heifer, under 1 year old.J E Lewis Ayrshire Cow.J E Lewis Ayrshire Bull, under 2 years old.J E Lewis Brahmin Cow.T C Kilbourne Native Bull, 2 years old.Thos B Lee Beef on foot.P R Brown Milch Cow.B F Crayton & Sons Merino Buck.T C Kilbourne Merino Ewe.T C Kilbourne Native Buck.P R Brown Horses, Jacks and Mules. Stallion, open to the world.Chas Inman Stallion, 3 to 5 years old.J D Perry Stallion, 2 to 3 years old.P R Brown Stallion Colt, under 1 year old.Thos Seigler Brood Mare, open to the world....H C Eddings Filly, 3 years old, County raised...John Eskew Fiily, 2 years old, " " .J R Earle Filly, under 1 year M " ...John Ozmint Pair of Harness Horses, open to the world.G W Rasor Pair of Harness Mares, open to the world.G T Jacksou Single Harness Horse, open to tbe world.J L Orr Single Harness Horse, County raised.~. J S Martin Single Harness Mare, open to the world.L L Gaillard Saddle Horse, open to tbe world.J L Orr Saddle Mare, " " " " ..ABHamblin Saddle Mare, County raised.C M Hall Pony, ridden by a boy.G W Rasor Jack, open to the world.W P Hall Mule, County raised.L Reid Watson Pair of Mules, open to the world..W L Broyles Pony, driven in a buggy.G W Rasor Model Gelding.~.G T Jackson Model Mare.L L Gaillard Fancy Team.G T Jackson The contest for the Speed Premium on Friday was won by J N Vandiver's trotting horse, "Wade Hampton." Time, 8.35. The Committee recommended a premium to be awarded F. C. v. Borstel for a superior Colt, only three months old. Hogs. Berkshire Sow.B F Crayton & Sons Chester County Sow. " u " Pair Chester Co. Pigs, un? der 6 mos. old. 14 " " Pork Hog. " " Poultry. Pair of Turkeys.Mrs W S Sharpe Pair Muscovy Ducks.Mrs T P Beuson Trio barn-yard fowls. " " " Pair Game Chickens. " " " Pair Fancy Fowls..Sani Green (col) Largest Variety of Fowls.Charlie Sherard Household Department "A." Sample of Lard.Mrs J 3 Murray Sample of Butter.Miss S R Earle Domestic Ham, with recipe....Mrs A B Towers Cooked Ham, with skin on... " " 11 Domestic Soap.Mrs J StMurray Dried Peaches.Mrs J J Baker Chinese Syrup...B F Keese Okra for winter use.Mrs J S Murray Household Department "P." Peach Preserves.Mrs C A Reed Quince Preserves.Mrs T P Benson Pear Preserves.Mrs J S Murray Watermelon Preserves.Mrs P K McCully Apple Jelly.Mrs J S Murray Quince Jelly.Mrs T P Benson Plum Jelly.Mrs T P Benson Blackberry Jelly.Mrs W F Barr Blackberry Jam.Mrs T P Benson Raspberry Jam.Mrs J B McGee Tomato Catsup.Mrs E W Brown Walnut Catsup.Mrs J S Murray Green Pepper Catsup.Mrs B F Crayton Red Pepper Catsup.Mrs J S Murray Cucumber Pickles.Mrs W F Barr Tomato Pickles.Mrs J S Beaty Mixed Pickles.Mrs J VV Sherard Sweet Pickled Peaches.Mrs J A Reeves Sweet Pickled Tomatoes.Mrs W F Barr Canned Peaches.Mrs A R Broyles Brandy Peaches.Mrs C A Reed Canned Blackberries.Mrs E G Roberts Citron Jelly.Miss Lucie Reed Damson Jam.Mrs E G Roberts Canned Tomatoes.Mrs J N Brown Mangoe Pickles.Miss Sallie Clinkscales Grape Jelly..Miss Mamie Partlow Apple Marmalade.Mrs T P Benson Mustard Pickles.Mrs B F Crayton Cauned Pears.Mrs E W Brown Household Department "C." Specimen of Biscuit.Mrs T P Benson Specimen of Rolls. " " " Specimen of Rusk.Mrs A B Towers Plain Cake.Mrs B F Crayton Jellied Cake.Mrs T P Benson Sponge Cake. " " M Ham Sandwiches. " " " Cold Slaw.Mrs C A Reed Loaf of Wheat Bread.Mrs J W Sherard Chicken Salad.Mrs T P Benson Buttor Crackers.Miss Mamie Towers Household Department "D." Grape Wine.Mrs J P Rccd Blackberry Wine..Mrs Wm Hunter Muscadine Wine.Mrs J P Reed Cherry Wine.Mrs A R Broyles Blackberry Cordial.Mrs W S Sharpe Blackberry Shrnb.Mrs B F Crayton Old Field Plum Wine.Mrs J P Reed Peach Brandy.McGrath & Byrum Manufacturer's Department "A." Drain Tile.B F Crayton & Sons Cotton Gin, open to the world.-.Watson & Son Beadstead and Bureau.G F Tolly Collection Tin Ware, S C made .Gilreath & Burgess Wheeler & Wilson Sew Machinc.C G Haddon Specimen Brick (100) S C made .EW&JN Byrum Bee Hive.C Ellis Buggy without top, S C made .Seal, Sign & Robertson Half doz Axe Handles, Co made..H Reed (col) Turning Plows.Brinly, Mites & Hardy Manufacturer's Department "JB." Sett Single Harness, S C made .H D Rowland & Co Riding Bridle.fl D Rowland & Co Gentleman's Saddle.Wilson &Reed Manufacturer's Department "C." Woolen Jeans.Mrs G W Maret Woolen Coverlets.Mrs J M Kidd Cotton Counterpanes.Mrs J M Kidd Bale of Cotton Yarn.Pendleton Mfg Co Bale Osnaburgs. " " " Bolt Osnaburgs, Flat Thread " " " Plow Line and Well Rope... " " " Home Made Silk.Miss Nancy Dobbins Cotton Socks.Miss E J Earle Domestic Carpeting.Mrs J W Norris Child's Suit Domestic Goods..Mrs D J Sherard Woolen Socks.Mrs M J Baker The committee made honorable mention of the following articles: Cotton Counterpane.Mrs J C C Featherston Domestic Carpeting.Miss Mattie Carlisle Cotton Counterpane.Miss M Rush Woolen Coverlets.Mrs R R Beaty Needle and Fancy Work Departmcii. Specimen of Tatten.Miss L C McFall Basket of Wax Fruit.Miss Nora C Hubbard Fish Scale Flowers. " " ? Night Blooming Certui in wax. " " " Hair Jewelry-.Miss Bettie G Hubbard Worsted Crochet.Miss Emma J Alley Silk Embroidery and Braiding..Mrs W F Barr Specimen of Netting.Mrs Wm Hubbard Embr'd Ottoman Cover.Miss C V Edwards Embroidery in Cotton.Miss Mary Perry Willow Work Basket.Miss Fannie Reeves Hand Sewing (by lady over 60).Mrs Rob't Cithcart Specimen of Bead Work.Miss Lula Norris Patchwork Quilt (by girl un? der 12).Miss Annie Lee Whitner Patchwork Quilt in Worsted.....Mrs T J Leak Patchwork Quilt in Cotton.Mrs L M Ayer Embroidery in Worsted.Miss Mary E Sloan Wreath of Feather Flowers .Miss Nora C Hubbard Embroidered Yoke.Miss Georgia McGee Vase of Feather Flowers.Miss Lucie Reed Crochet (by girl under 13).Gussie Hubbard Vase of Crewel Flowers.Miss Ida Watson Thread Lace.Miss Lizzie Davis Agricultural Wreath.Miss Clara Broyles The Committee brought to notice the follow? ing articles, as exhibiting remarkable slrill and ingenuity: Vase of Wax Flowers...Miss Nora C Hubbard Specimen of Crochet.?..Miss Jeffie Edwards Specimen of Hand Sew? ing.Mrs Sam'l Cunningham Fine Art and Literary Department. Collection of Photo? graphs.Miss Nora C Hubbard at Boratel's Gallery Waier Color Painting by lady.Miss Nora C H ubbard Crayon Drawing by lady.Miss Alice [Roberts Oil Painting by gentleman.T C Kilbourne Crayon Drawing by gentleman...T J L?ngsten Pencil Drawing by lady.Miss Cora Reed Pencil Drawing by boy.Willie Hubbard Miscellaneous Department. The Committee on Miscellaneous Articles beg leave to report: 1st. That John Hnbbard exhibited Gold Breast Pins, S'liirt Buttons, and Finger Rings of fine workmanship, and we recommend that he be awarded a premium for the same. 2d. H. T. Tustin, Fly Brusn of ingenious manufacture. 3d. W. W. Knight, a Family Bible which for quality and price ($15.00) combined, we have not seen equalled. 4th. Capt. John W. Daniels exhibits a fine one at $20. 5th. L. P. Guffin, a well fixture, an excellent contrivance for double buckets, which works easily, rapidly, and with great safety, recom? mended for use. 5th G. B. Lythgoe, a Hair Brush of fine finish. 6th. Miss Nora Roberts, two Setts Bead Jewelry, beautifolly worked, which the Com? mittee recommend be awarded a Premium. Joseph N. Brown, Chairman. Special Premiums. For the largest number of articles (11) ex? hibited in Household Department "C" 5y any one lady, tbe premium was awarded to Mrs. T. P. Benson. For the largest number of articles (21) grown and exhibited by any one planter, including stock, field crops, &c., the premium has been awarded to B. F. Crayton & Sons. For the largest number of articles (28) ex? hibited in the entire Household Department by any one lady, the premium has been awarded to Mrs. B. F. Crayton. The premium for the greatest production of | Cotton will be awarded by the Board of Direc? tors on the 10th of December. Competitors for these premiums must hand in their reports to the Secretary on or before that day , when the award will be made and published. James A. Hoyt, Secretary. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Nov. 5,1873. Sales of Cotton for the week 481 bales. To? day middlings command from 12 to 12J cents. Charleston, Nov. 3. Cotton slightly lower?middling Iii to 14$. New Yore, Nov. 3. Cotton to-day dull and irregular. Sales 1365 bales at 14$ to 143. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on the 29th of October, 1873, at the residence of tho bride's father, Mr. WM. B. TODD, of Andoreon, and Miss JANIE F., youngest daughter of Mr. B. B. Harris, of Oconee. *VS Printers' foo received. On Thursday evening, Oct. 23.1873, bv Rev. Baxter Hays, Mr. A. .1. HOWELL and Miss LETTIE A. ELGIN, all of Anderson County. On tho 23rd of October, by Rev. W. T. Capers, Mr. B. C. DuPRE and Miss MAGGIE BAR MORE, all of Abbevile Conuty. On tho 28th of October, by Row James L. Martin, Hon. T, C. GOWER, of Greenville, and Miss SALLIE A. MARTIN, of Abbeville. SPECIAL NOTICES. Have a Home of Your Own.?Yes. a homo of your own; buy a piece of land with the de? termination to keep it during your life time, and then transmit It to your heirs; if you have no means, only the proceeds of your own labor, then scrupulously save and build a Ane house, buying from tho groat Southern Builders' Em? porium your Sashes, Doors, Blinds, Marble and Slate Mantels, Hardware Mouldings, White Tino, Walnut, Ac, cover your roof with Asbes? tos Roofing Felt and Lining, for which they are Agents; they aro now used on thousands of buildings, and they ollbr them as reliable and , economical, which are needed everywhere.? Send for price li?t to I. II. Hall A Co!, Charles- j ton, S. C. j Pay Your Doctor! PERSONS indebted to the undersigned are requested to make payment without dp lay, as the money is needed. Mr. D. N. Major is authorized to collect amounts due to me, and all payments made to him will be duly ac? knowledged. E. M. BROWN. Not 6, 1873 18 2* SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of an Execution to me directed, I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY in DECEMBER noxt, at Anderson C. H., ONE LOT OF LAND, Containing one acre, more or less, situate In the Town of Anderson, bounded on the west by lot of Maj. John B. Moore, on the south by Church street, on the east by -street, and on the north by Hayne street. Levied on as the property of John M. Partlow, at the suit of J. J. and G. E. Broyles. Terms cash?purchaser to pay extra for pa PerS* WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff. Nov 6, 1873 18 4 SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtuo of Executions to mo directed, I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY in DECEMBER noxt, at Anderson Court House, ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing 130 acres, more or less, on waters of Wilson's Creek, bounded by lands of John B. Loverott, Lent Hall, A. J. Hall and others. Levied on as the property of A. D. Gray, etaL, at the suit of E. Iiall and J. Thompson, Ad? ministrators. Terms cash?purchaser to pay extra for all necessary papers. WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff". Nov 6, 1873 18 4 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ANDERSON COUNTY. By W. IF. Humphreys, Esq., Probate Judgo. WHEREAS, Mrs. J. A. McCreary made suit to mo to grant her Letters of Administration on the Estate and effects of Edmond M. Mc? Creary, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Edmond M. McCreary, dec'd, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on Fri? day, 21st of November inst, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the lbrenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Adminis? tration, should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 3rd dav of Novem? ber, A. D. 1873. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate Nov 6,1873 18 2* STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON COUNTY. By W. IF. Humphreys, Esq., Probat? Judge. WHEREAS, Mrs. Martha E. T?te made suit to mo to grant her Letters of Adminis? tration on the Estate and effects of Mrs. Lucy Haddon, deceased. Those are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Luoy Had don, deceased, that they be and appear* before me in the Court of Pro? bate, to be held at Anderson C. H. on Fridav, tie 21s: day of November instant, after publi? cation hereof, a: 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to she^r cauise, if any they have, why the said Ad min-rvrark-n should not be granted. Gives under my hand, thjs 1st day of No? vember, A. D. 1*73. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judgeof Probate. Nov 6,1873 18 2? Sheriff's Sale. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, > Anderson County. > In the Probate Court. Bartloy T. Gray vs. Mary Ml'Daniel, Jano Hall and others.?Petition for Partition. BY virtuo of an order from W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate, to me directed, I will expose to salo on the FIRST MONDAY in DECEMBER next, at Anderson Court House, the Real Estate of A. D. Gray, deceas? ed, to wit: ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing 130 acres, more fit less, situate In Anderson County, bounding lands of Lent Hall, John B. Leverett, and others. TERMS OF SALE.?One-third cash; the remaining two-tbirda on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale. Pur? chaser to givo bond with approved snrety, to? gether with a mortgage of the premises, to secure the payment of the purchase money; with leave to anticipate payment of the whole amount at any timo. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff. Nov 6, 1873 18 4 SHERIFF'S SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, \ Anderson County. > IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. James D. Warnock vs. Andrew P. Warnock, Sarah H. Warnock, et al.?Petition for Par? tition. BY virtue of an order from his Honor T. H. Cooke, Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit, to me directed, I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY in DECEMBER noxt, at Anderson Court House, ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing 246 acres, more or less, situate in Anderson County, on branches waters of Rocky River, bounding lands of William Shirley, Samuel Brown, William Holmesand others. Sold as part of the Estate of John Warnock, deceased. TERMS OF SALE.?On a credit of one and two years, payable in two equal annual in? stalments, with interest from day of sale?ex? cept the costs, which are to bo paid in cash. Purchaser to give bond with two approved sureties, together with a mortgage of the prem? ises to secure the payment of the purchase money. Purchasers to pay extra for all ne? cessary papers. WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff. Nov 6,1873 18 4 THE WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINE TOOK THE PREMIUM AT THE World's Fair in Vienna. ALSO, AT THE RECEST Anderson and Abbeville Fairs. FOR TWENTY YEARS tho standard of excellence throughout the world, the Wheoler tfc Wilson Sewing Machine, with tho latest improvements, stands unrivalled. If you think of buying a Sewing Machine, it will pay you to examine tho records of those now in use, and profit by experience. The Wheeler <fc Wilson stands alone as tho only light running Machine, using the Rotary Hook, making the Lock Stitch, alike on both sides of the fabric sewed. All shuttle machines waste power in drawing the shuttle back after the stitch is formed, bringing double wear and strain upon both machine and operator; hence, while other machines rapidly wear out, the Wheeler & Wilson lasts a lifk-time, and {>roves an economical investment Do not bc icve all that is promised by so-called "cheap" machines; you should require proof that years of use have tested their value. Money once thrown away can not be recovered. Send for our circulars. Machine* sold on easy terms, ox monthly payments taken. Old machines put in order or received in exchange. Parties desiring to examine this machine can address the undersigned at Due West, S. C, and receive prompt attention. Orders may be left at the Jowelry Store of Mai. F. C. v.' Borstel, who is the local agent for Anderson. C. G. HADDON, Gen. Agent Wheeler <fc Wilson S. M. Nov 6,1873 18 3m