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ANDERSON C. H.f $. C. TH?BSDAY MQRNING, JAN. gj 1874. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE. Our subscribers at Pendieton are respectfully informed that payments made to Dr. P. H. E. Sloan will be thankfully acknowledged by us. We have furnished him with a list of subscri? bers and a statement of each one's account. Subscribere at Belton are requested to make payment to Mr. James W. Poore, and subscri? bers at Honea Path are requested to make payment to Kev. L. W. Trible. These gentle? men have kindly consented to reorganize the clubs formed by them last year, and their re? ceipts for arrears or future subscriptions will be duly acknowledged. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We have made arrangements to furnish the following first-class publications, in connection with our paper, at the rates specified r Qodetfs Lady's Booh and the Intelligencer one year for $4.50. Louisville Courier-Journal and the Intelli? gencer one year for $3.50. Southern Cultivator and the Intelligencer one year for $3.50. This is a splendid opportunity to obtain a large quantity of excellent reading at cheap rates. Persons wishing to subscribe to either of the journals named are invited to send in their names and money. JB?f* Mr. A. B. Towers, the polite- and ac? commodating Iusurance- Agent,, has gently reminded us of the- new year by placing a number of calendars and other documents upon our table, bearing the stamp of the reliable and successful companies he represents at this place, including the Germania, Hanover, Ni? agara and Georgia Home. He will accept thanks for the timely courtesy. t. 0. Q. F. Jbcassee Lodge, No. 18, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, has elected the following offi? cers to serve the present semi-annual term. The officers-were installed at the regular meet? ing on last Friday night: R. Furman Divyer, Noble Grand. Johh C. Whitefield, Vice Grand. J. S. Ashley, Secretary. F. A. Daniels, Treasurer. Cotton Shipments. The total amount of cotton shipped from the Anderson Depot for the month of December was 3,750 bales, of which amount 3,330 bales were shipped by the merchants of this place. There are now awaiting shipment about one thousand bales. Eight hundred bales were shipped during the last week. The total receipts from the 1st of September to the 31st of December, 1873, was 8,696, bales against 7,419 bales for the same period of the preceding year, showing an increase of 1,277 bales the present season. This is a grati fiing exhibit of the enhanced importance of our town as a cotton market. Cheap Transportation. A meeting of citizens was held in the Court House on Monday last, to consider the propri? ety of appointing delegates to the American Transportation Convention, which meets in Washington City on the 15th inst. Hon. J. P. Reed was called to the Chair and Col. R. S. Hill was requested to act as Secretary. Gen. J. W. Harrison offered a resolution, which was adopted, that ten delegates be appointed to attend the proposed Convention, to repre? sent the County of Anderson. The following gentlemen were appointed under this resolution, to wit: J. W. Harrison, B. F. Whitner, J. S. Murray, R. S. Hill, J..L, Orr, J. W. Norris, J. E. Breazeale, W. H. D. GaillardyJ. A. Hoyt, F.. E. Harrison. On motion, the Chairman, Hon. J.. P. Reed,, was added to the delegation, and was also authorized to fill vacancies. The object of the Conveotioo is- to secure cheaper sod more direct transportation. The Week of Prayer. The present week is being observed through? out the civilized world as a week of prayer, in which the various denominations of Christians are united, at the suggestion of the Evangelical Alliance. A plan has been arranged by the American branch of the Evangelical Alliance for general observance throughout the United States, embracing topics of peculiar interest for each day's meditation and consideration. The denominations in this town unite in prayer meeting at nine o'clock every morning. At the Baptist Church, on Monday morning, the services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Frier son ; at the Methodist Church, on Tuesday, by Rev. L. M. Ayer; at the Presbyterian Ohurch, on Wednesday, by Rev. D. E. Frierson. The programme for the remainder of the week has not been agreed upon, we believe, but there will be services in one of the churches every morning. Homicide. The newspapers have teemed with accounts of the taking of human life during the recent Christmas festivities. We hoped that Ander? son County would prove an exception, but it is our duty to record an unfortunate affair, which transpired at Calhoun on the 27th of December, resulting in the death of Mr. Robert Holliday, Sr., a respected citizen of this County, at the hands of his nephew, John Henry Vermillion, a youth of seventeen years. It appears that I Vermillion was driving a whiskey wagon, en-' gaged in the illicit traffic of ardent spirits, when a difficulty occurred at the time and place mentioned between him and a third party, during the progress of which Mr. Holliday interfered as a peace-maker, endeavoring to | wrest a pistol from the hands of Vermillion. j In this he and others were unsuccessful, and j the pistol was exploded by Vermillion, the ball taking effect upon Holliday, entering about an inch and a half below the heart, and ranging downwards and backwards, passing out through the left kidney. The unfortunate man survived until Monday morning, at nine o'clock, when he breathed his last. We are informed that Vermillion made his escape, and has not since been arrested. ? The President has approved the bill remo? ving the poltical disabilities of E. J. Harvie, Thomas S. Bocock and Daniel Trigg, of Vir- j ginia, and John H. Reagan, of Texas. J The Collection of Taxes. The advertisement of B. D. Dean, Esq.. Treasurer of Anderson County, gives notice that the books of his office will be open for the collection of taxes on and after Monday next, 12th inst., and that he will continue to collect until the 15th inst., after which date the penal? ty of twenty per cent, will be added. This is according te* law, which is not always common sense these days. The Legislature was in session for more than two months, and the tax bill was not passed until just before Christmas, when the County Treasurers were authorized by the tax act itself to begin the collection on the 1st of January, 1874. Some of the County Auditors had the books ready by that time, but this was not the case generally, we believe, and in this County the books will not be ready until Monday next,, which leaves only three days to collect without the penalty. Not one-tenth of the tax-payers can be accommodated in that time, with the utmost diligence and activity on the part of the officials. It is monstrous and absurd to expect the taxes paid within the time specified, and we think the Legislature has been guilty of a great outrage upon the tax-payers in not providing ample time for the work. The Comptroller-General was authorized last year, with the approval of the Governor, to extend the time, under similar circumstances. A joint resolution to this effect was introduced before the recess, but the Legislature neglected or refused to pass this necessary piece of leg? islation, and took a recess until the 20th of January, which leaves no opportunity for an extension until after that body re-assembles. This refusal or neglect to relieve the people has not been explained, and a semi-official an? nouncement has been made "that the 15th of January is the last day for paying taxes with? out the penalty." We cannot believe that the Legislature will attempt to enforce Iiis law, but will promptly afford a reasonable time by authorizing an extension without the penalty, immediately after coming together on the 20th inst. We would advise the people to pay to the utmost extent during the three days allowed without the penalty, and after that date to await the action of the Legislature, utterly refusing to pay the penalty of twenty per cent., unless a reasonable time is allowed in which to collect the taxes. Immigration and its Progress. Several hundred immigrants of different nationalities have arrived in Charleston within the past two weeks, and these are already dis? tributed in various portions of the State. One hundred Italian immigrants arrived on Satur? day last, and have no engagements, but are induced to come from the fact that there is such general demand for labor in this State. We have no doubt they will speedily find em? ployment. The Committee on Immigration, appointed by Anderson Grange, No. 71, submitted an admirable report at the meeting on Friday last, giving full and accurate information on the subject. From correspondence accompany? ing the report, we learn that the entire cost of bringing an immigrant from New York to Anderson will not exceed $15, which the per? son ordering is required to advance, and which will be repaid by the immigrant, if required, being deducted from his first earnings. Labor? ers of any nationality can be secured, and wages are determined upon by the employer and laborer, after the passage money has been refunded. The report evoked an interesting discussion, and on motion, the Committee on Immigration was continued for the purpose of making further inquiries on the subject, and also requested to receive orders from all per? sons desirous of sending for immigrants. The Chairman, Maj. B. F. Whitner, has already entered upon this branch of the duties assigned by the Grange, and forwarded an order for twelve or fifteen immigrants on Tuesday last. It is reasonable to expect that larger orders will be forthcoming, when our people under? stand that this labor is so accessible. Maj. Whitner is at present sending orders through Maj. F. Melchers, of Charleston, who is an ac? tive and zealous worker in the cause of immi? gration. Our Next Governor. A special correspondent of the Augusta Constitutionalist, writing from Columbia, gives the following news concerning the political prospect before the people of South Carolina: Gen. McGowan is spoken of as the Conserv? ative candidate for Governor next year. It is said that Elliott and other leading politicians will support him as against Moses. Moses is losing ground daily, and even ram? pant radicals are casting about for his succes? sor. The Legislature has refused to vote Moses a contingent, and no more money is to be voted for the notorious "armed force." Ex-Governor Scott is a potential Radical candidate, and has many followers, but not enough to win, so knowing ones declare. There is no man in the State who would re? ceive a heartier support from the people of this section than Gen. McGowan. He is uni? versally beloved and exceedingly popular among the masses, possessing the ability and courage to make a strong fight against the thieves and plunderers who have ruled so long over the destinies of this people. With the aid of any considerable portion of the colored voters, and with an effective and thorough or? ganization of all the decent and well-disposed elements, there would be great hopes of defeat? ing the miserable rings in the next election. Timely, sensible and patriotic action is the need of the hour, and we shall welcome any movement looking to succor and relief from this bondage of debt and taxes. Eighth Judicial Circuit. The Columbia Union-Herald states that a recent act of the General Assembly changes the time of holding the Courts in the Eighth Judicial Circuit as follows: Abbeville on the second Monday in January, third Monday in May and first Monday in October. Anderson on the first Monday in February, fourth Monday in May and third Monday in October. Oconee on the third Monday in February ^ first Monday in Juuo and first Monday in November. Richens on the first Monday in March, second Monday in June and second Monday in November. Greenville on the second Monday in March, third Monday in June and third Monday in November. For the Anderson Intelligencer. In Memoriam. "The bell Rtrikcs one-. We take no notc of time, But from its loss. To give it, then, a tonguo, Is wise in man. As if an Anpel spoke, I feel tho solemn sound. If heard aright, It is the knell of my departed hours; Where are they ? With the years beyond the Flood: It is tho signal that demands dispatch. How mueh Is to bo done I" Thus muse we, with the famous old poet, Young, when suddenly aroused to tho solemn fact that another year, with all its fitful changes, sleeps with the buried Past I That the ever rest? less waves of the river Time have borne hence another era, most marked in the annals of our community, of all the ages gone before^ for the many events of impressive local interest; for its heavy argosies of sighs and tears, of joy and woe, swept into the boundless ocean of Infinitude?beyond recall, save with the rip? ples of memory that linger in all our hearts. They whisper to us of the world's great scenes of general interest; the brilliant, transitory, royal pageant of the Vienna Exposition, and its combined treasures from the world's stores, as evidences of its progress and power, under the overruling decrees of an all-wise Provi? dence ; of the evolutions of thrones, and coun? cils, and regimes, in fickle France and other nationalities. We hear again the lulling tide of war's wild tempests here and there, and shudder when the dark waters sweep hence the the myriads of human beings from the terrible wrecks of tho Atlantic and other vessels, with the massacred crew of the !ost Virginius. With horror, too, we review the victims of the dread pestilence which suddenly swept o'er our West? ern cities, and the unnumbered calamities to frail mortality everywhere. We note with pain the upheavals caused by the great financial panic, whose shadows extend throughout the whole broad land, and meet everywhere Death's solemn, fearful ravages. "Passing away?passing away !" is the dirge we hear on every hand, and some of our great? est statesmen and heroes and scholars have gone to swell the mighty hosts of the Spirit Land. Our people here have reason to consider this a period long to be remembered, from the num? ber of its varied and striking occurrences in our social and domestic connections. We have prospered, and have suffered much, and must hence learn the impressive lesson that "He doeth all things well 1" Whilst a deadly malaria has stolen mysteri? ously upon our hitherto most healthful, happy clime, and gathered many of our citizens far and wide under its sombre wing, and borne them hence from us forever, many more new? born cherubs have been sent to gladden fond parental hearti and widen our home circles. Of late, too, an unusual number of loving hearts have been entwined in those indissolu? ble, golden matrimonial bonds, that will tend to make them more useful citizens, we hope; and so our churches, our places of business, and our social throngs will all feel the changes they bring. These have come to fill the places of our loved and lost, whose memories alone are left to the deserted hearts and homes, as we sadly wander near the places of their last, silent, earthly repose, and pray for blessed re? unions on the heavenly shores, beyond death's surging tide. Come, friends, and let's take a brief survey of these our humble, yet most precious mauso? leums: Here rests in peace the manly form and pulseless heart of our most honored citizen, James L. Orr. "After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well," though borne back from the splen? did Russian Court, where he had scarcely be? gun his national duties, after all that he had hitherto accomplished as statesman, jurist and citizen, with the united tributes from Europe and America to his lifeless remains as they passed to this home of his childhood, and the choice for his final repose midst kindred and friends, who prized him most. We hope that it will not be long ere the contemplated tribute of a monument to his memory will be erected here to mark the spot, and not postponed and neglected, as have those greater efForts for memorials to Washington, Lee, Calhoun, Simms, and even our brave Confederate dead, who suffered all for home and country. Yet? "Can storied urn, or animated bust. Back to its mansion call tho floating breath t Can honor's voice provoke the silent dust. Or flattery soothe tho dull, cold ear of death 7" No, no! but true hearts prize them as just to the memories of those so cherished. In pass? ing midst these simple stones and unpretending mounds, we feel that "Sonvj mute, inglorious Milton hero mar rest; Some heart onco pregnant with celestial fire; Hands that the rod of empire mieut have swayed, Or waked to ccstacy the living lyre." Here rests for aye tho old familiar forms and genial faces whom we have so missed on our streets and in our homes: Elijah Webb, Esq., Andrew Norris, Esq., and Col. Hoyt, with many more of our good people gone be? fore. The venerable "Mother in Israel," Mrs. Edwards, and other younger wives and mothers once so fondly cherished and so sadly misscd. Several strong young men lie side by side, and three young maidens in their early bloom, Sallie Mauldin, Essie Cater and Belle Lewis, leaving aching hearts behind them here. Sev? eral infants, in their pristine purity, were plucked from saddened households, and we miss from our view the little twin-sister, Sacie Whitner, just four years of age, aud bright, buoyant little Lee Reed Miller, just five, so suddenly snatched from the fond hearts that prized them here, to bloom in greater radiance in realms supernal, and wander evermore in green pastures with the pet lambs of one ten? der, faithful Shepherd. We pauso once more to note the last new made grave, that of a happy, prosperous, vig? orous man, in the very flush of his usefulness and strength and pride and love, William C. Davis, whom "Few named but to praise, Or knew hut to love." The well-known forms and faces of many of our old colored people are gone, too, from i amongst us to their great reward. Israel Earlej j aud his wife, Katie; "Aunt Phillis," and the I carpenter, Willis Walker, and even "Dan, the I fiddler;" and many others come no more at j our bidding! And thus we are led from all to I review the inscrutable decrees of God, and i prepare for our own most certain doom, be it soon or late. I Notwithstanding all of these losses and ' changes, the world sweeps on the living tide, j as if nothing had come to Btartle us! The Christmas holidays were passed as merrily as ever, apparently. Our youths and maidens are I fast springing to fill all vacant places. Com merce, agriculture, and all professions seem never to have been so vigorously prosecuted; and we hope that all religious bodies and edu? cational institutions will be aroused from their lethargy, and new zeal and energy, genius, morality and purity sweep away the mists of darkness and infidelity, of sin and suffering, from our earth. To this end, it is wise indeed that Christian nations should bow in united prayer before the one Supreme Giver of all good for general prosperity and world-wide spirituality. God grant that our own people may, individually and collectively, feel its importance and realize its blessings henceforth and forever. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Christmas at the City of Williamston. Williamston, Dec. 27, 1873. Mr. Editor : I beg leave to give to the wide world, through the friendly medium of your excellent journal, an account of a few of the noteworthy occurrences which have contribu? ted, in no small degree, to the liveliness of our little city during the first two days of the grand holidays. I also ask permission to give, in a few, brief remarks, the opinion that a stranger has formed of the place, its surround? ings and advantages generally. The first day of Christmas was spent in the usual way?in examining stockings that old Santa Claus had filled the eve preceeding; in exchanging the merry salutations that are "all the go" on such occasions; in eating Christmas dinners around family boards, upon which many a fatted calf lay smoking, and in doing numerous other things peculiar to the joyous time. But on yesterday, the 26th, the young gal? lants seemed to have been animated with an unusual degree of chivalrous sentiment, for at two o'clock the entire population of our city was to be seen on the field of Mars. A grand Tournament was at hand. Presently the array of gallant knights were drawn up in martial order in front of the judges' stand. They were appropriately attired, and their chargers seemed to be not unwilling to enter the field of conflict. There was no regular charge delivered, but the knights were urged from the stand to go for? ward to the contest, and to exert themselves manfully in the good cause. A charge, well composed and delivered, would doubtless have added much to the interest of the occasion; \ but there was that present which was far more potent as a motive power to those sons of chivalry, than would have been the most elab? orate and soul-stirring oration that was ever delivered by a Demosthenes, a Cicero, a Henry or a Clay. There was on the ground a large gathering of the fairest of Williamston's fair daughters, and it cannot be doubted that their smils and approving glances acted like a ma? gician's charm upon the brave hearts of those fiery youths, each of whom went to the field of strife with a determination to do his utmost in the noble effort to win a laurel wreath with which to grace the fair brow of his lady love, the idol of his heart. The tilting was excellent, when the many disadvantages under which the riders labored are duly considered. The successful knights were "Captain Jack," Mr. John Clinkscales, "The Palmetto State," Mr. J. W. Kennedy, and "The Knight of Williamston," Mr. J. W. Williams. The coronation took place at night under the hospitable roof of Mr. Prince, who was so kind as to put his hall at the service of the gay young people, who there gathered to? gether and spent a long evening of unalloyed pleasure. It wonld be an unpardonable error to omit the names of the fortunate young ladies who received the homage of the victor kuights, and I can assure you, Mr. Editor, that your humble correspondent has not the remotest idea of ruuning the risk of having his hair pulled or his eyes scratched out. Besides all this, it is a great pleasure to write, read, think or dream of the fair beauties who constitute the chief charm of this beautiful world. It is true that a skeptical writer has had the fearful audacity to say that "Woman is changeable. Fickle as mix; A beautiful feather Tossed by the air." But, Mr. Editor, you, I and all other sensi? ble men, know this to be a base slander, for it carries falsehood, written in letters of brass, upon its face. No matter what skeptical mis? anthropes may say, it is clear that all those whose bosoms harbor the ennobling sentiment of manly chivalry will agree in declaring, with one unanimous acclamation, that "Wherever Woman's smile is known, Victoria's still her namo, For though she almost blnsh to reign, Though lovo's own flowrots wreathe the chain, Disguise our bondage as we will, 'Tis woman, woman, rules us still." The spirit of chivalry is productive of but little, if any, harm, and it certainly has a ben? eficial effect upon society. Some of this enno? bling sentiment has come down to modern times, and Williamston claims its share. It also cheerfully gives in its adhesion to the generous spirit of the above quoted verse from the sweet songster, Thomas Moore. And, per? haps, in the front rank of sovereigns who rule, with a despotic sway, the manly hearts of this famous city, stand prominently forth the three charming maidens who, on last evening, wore upon their fair brows the crowns of laurel, won on the bloody battle-field by the three gallant victor knights. Of these favored ones, Miss Sallie Hutto was crowned the Queen of Love and Beauty ; Miss Mattie Lander, 1st Maid of Honor and Miss Mollie Trincc, 2nd Maid of Honor. This closes the sketch of the Tournament, and the general remarks that your correspondent in the beginning of this article asked leave to make, will be postponed. In conclusion, it must be remembered that the citizens of this go-a-head city sent a merry Christmas greeting to the good people of An? derson. More anon. EVIL SPIRIT. Tax Payers' Convention. The Executive Committee of the Tax Payers' Convention met in Charleston on Tuesday last, to consider the proposition made by the Cham? ber of Commerce, for re-assembling the Con? vention at an early day. We have not heard the result of the meeting, but presume that a call has been made for the Convention to be convened, with an enlarged representation di? rectly from the people. The object of the pro? posed session is to devise some measures of relief for the tax-payers of South Carolina, j and to memorialize Congress upon the grievan j ces and oppressions imposed by the State I government. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Pendleton, Dec. 22, 1S73. Dear Sir: Will'you permit me, through the columns of your paper, to make the follow? ing proposition to the Granges of Anderson County: To the Patrons of Husbandry of the Granges of Anderson County: This Order of ours has been organized, among other things, for the purpose of assisting and encouraging the education of our children ; to improve our condition socially and materially; to promote economy and to remove abuses un? der which we have labored and are still labor? ing. As individuals and without an organiza? tion of this kind, we could never hope to ac? complish any improvement in our condition, we must move and act together, for in union there is strength. It is true we have a State and a National Grange, worked to the general good of our Order, but it is not in the province of either of these Granges to supply the wants we most need, this we must do for ourselves. In view of this fact, I herewith propose the request of the Pendleton Grange to the Grang? es of Anderson County, that they organize what is called a Council. This council is com? posed of the Masters and Overseers of Subor? dinate Granges; they meet at the Court House once a month, or as often as necessary, and consider the general interest of the Order with? in the County; they devise work and make such suggestions, as in their judgement will best promote the general interest. To those initiated into the purposes and intents of our Order, the advantages to be derived from such a Council are manifest. A concert of action on the part of the Granges in all that relates to our immediate interest, will carry with it far more strength than individual Granges can expect to enjoy. Will the Worthy Masters be pleased to sub? mit this proposition to their Granges, and if they concur, will some member move a day as be3t suited for the meeting of the first Coun? cil. Respectfully, RICH'D. W. SIMPSON, Master Pendleton Grange. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Anderson, S. C, Dec. 31, 1873. The Sociable at the Waverly, on Monday evening last, was well attended, and many dis? tinguished guests were present; and a general good time was experienced by the participants. Many new andjtovely faces were again visible as they gently and gracefully glided around the room?one in particular. The guests began to arrive about seven o'clock, and about eight one could faintly hear, in the distance, the "tuning up" of the instruments, which imme? diately gave merriment to the entertainment. The orchestra was unfortunately small, on ac? count of the death of one of Anderson's most celebrated performers. The melodious music brought forth from the various instruments and resounding throughout the spacious and bril? liantly lighted hall produced a most harmoni? ous effect; and "take your partners for a dance'' was most enthusiastically welcomed. During the pauses, some good singing was indulged in, the most pleasing of which was "Old ^Robbie Burns." "Pretty Little Polly Perkins of Puddington Green" was also a favorite, and really suggested the thought that she must have been "as beautiful as a butterfly, and as proud as a queen." Song, dance and other amusements were the order of the evening, and which recalled to our memories that once popular song : "We'll df.ice all night, till broad daylight, and go home wid dc gals in de morn." "That we had not a jolly time no one need fear, For it can ne'er be forgotten by those who were there." At a late hour supper was gently whispered around, and of course, no one objecting, it was heartily relished. The cakes were superb, es? pecially the fruit cakes, besides the numerous other bon-bons. The party was given, we understand, for the special benefit and in honor of the birthday of a son of our k:nd-heartcd landlady, Mrs. Rob? inson? Who abvays gives good coffee and tea, And t he best caterer, understood to be. Our trust is, May they prosper. SEMPER PARATUS. ? John C. Breckinridge is spoken of as a canidate for Governor of Kentucky. ? The Methodist Episcopal Church, North, during the past year, is said to have gained in money $4,000,000, and membership 5,000. ? Arrangements have been made for a far? mers' and mechanics' convention at Manches? ter, N. H., on the 20th and 21st of January. ? Mrs. William Stamps, sister of Jefferson Davis, died at Woodville, Miss., recently. Mr. Davis is now the only survivor of the family. ? Major John A. Leland and Rev. Thos. Ward White will be associated in the manage? ment of Reidville Female College during this year. ?The Philadelphia Press pronounces the ap? pointment of Caleb Cushing as Minister to Spain the very best that could possibly be made. ? Recently two brothers, at a shooting match near Dayton, Ohio, got into a quarrel about the loading of a gun, when one shot the other dead with a pistol. The offending broth? er was immediately seized by the remainder of the party and hung. ? A few days ago a train of ten cars, load? ed with 200,000 pounds of fresh beef from Texas cattle, arrived in New York in fine condition, and the whole consignment was sold at a fair profit. The beef was slaughtered at Denison, Kansas. It was transported in refrigerator cars, by special arrangements with the railroads, on passenger time. ? Caleb Cushing, just appointed to the re? sponsible and delicate position of Minister to Spain, in his accomplishments as a scholar, and in his experience as a traveler, politician, legis? lator, jurist, advocate, diplomat, soldier and statesman, is one of the most remarkable men of the nineteenth century. In all these capaci? ties the work which, during the last fifty years, he has done, is almost appalling to contemplate. It is the work of half a dozen active lives con? densed into one. In the unflagging and tire? less industry of the man in everything which he has undertaken through all this long and event? ful period of half a century, we may say he stands without a peer, as without a peer he stands in the physical and mental strength and elasticity which, having passed beyond the psalmist's boundary of three score years aud ton, he still possesses. THE MARKETS. Axdkrson*, Jan. 7, 1874. There has boon but a small quantity of Cot? ton sold in this market lor the past week. To? day wo quoto middlings at 13i to 133. CHARLESTON, Jan. 5. Cotton quiet; good grades linn. Middling 15i to 15]. New York, Jan, 5. Cotton dull -uplands 16] to 165. ' NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. ALL persons are warned against employing my son, John T. Milford, who is under :.ge, or crediting him upon my account, as I will not bo responsible tor any debts contract? ed by him. C. 8. MILFORD. Jan 8, 1874 26 1* NOTICE. ALL persons, after this date, are hereby no? tified that if they harbor my wife, Nancy Dooley, and child, Mary, will do so at -heir risk, and will be dealt with according to law. JOSEPH DOOLEY. Jan 3, 1874 26 1 Notice to Fiduciaries. ALL Guardians, Executors, Administrators and other Fiduciaries, who are required by law to make Returns to the Probate Judge's Office, are notified to do so on or by the first day of March next. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate. Jan 8, 1874 26 7 Notice of Tinal Settlement. THE undersigned hereby gives notice that he will make application to w. W. Humphreys, Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on Tuesday, the 10th day of February next, for a Final Settlement o*f the Estate of Andrew Shearer, deceased, and a final discharge there? from. GILLY SHEARER, Adm'r. Jan 8, 1874 26 5 School Notice. Tlie Slab town School WILL be re-opened on the Sixth instant. Tuition reasonable. For particulars, address the undersigned. J. P. GLENN, Equality, S. C. Jan 8, 1874 20 2 EEMOVAL. DR. H. H. SCUDDAY HAS removed to the western portion of the Benson House, in rear of Simpson <fc Hill's Drug Store. Thankful to the public for their liberal patronage, I earnestly call upon those indebted to me to make payment by the first day of February, or they will find their accounts in the hands of an officer for collec? tion. I am compelled to have money. Jan 8, 1874 26 lm "KILLED." WE mean by this that we want you to come to Town and go home with tho exclamation that your Account with J. "R. Smith & Son has been "KILLED," To those who have let their Accounts run over twelve months without settlement, we will bo compelled to send "somebody" to see them. Wo cannot longer carry on our busi? ness without money. J. R. SMITH & SON. Jan 8, 1S74 26 1 LOOK OUT! All NOTES and ACCOUNTS for GOODS are now DUE, and if not settled by tho TWENTIETH INSTANT, some Officer will make money. I MEAN WHAT I SAY !!! Look out for yourselves. J. R. COCHRAN. Jan 8, 1S74 26 2 LAW NOTICE. THE partnership heretofore existing in tho name of Reed &. Brown, between tho under? signed and Col. J. N. Brown, was dissolved by mutual consent on tho 1st instant. Pending business will be finished by them jointly, and settlements may be made with either. The uudersigned intends to devote himself henceforward regularly to the duties of his profession, aud will be found in the same office, in the centre of Brick Range, which he has occupied, with his several partners, for more than twenty years. He has now associated James L. Orr, Jr., with him, who calls on his own. and the old friends of his father, for their patronage. The business will be transacted in the name of Reed &. Orr. J. P. REED. Anderson, S. C, Jan. S, 1874. 26?2 TAXES, TAXES. THE BOOKS of the County Treasurer will bo open on tho Twelfth Instant, For the Collection of Taxes. On and after the 15th instant the penalty attaches according to law. State Tax, - - 12 mills. Countv, - 24 " School, - 1 " B. D. DEAN, County Treasurer. Jan 8,1874 26 1 VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. TTTE will soli at Williamston. on JAN YY UARY 10. 1874, the HOUSE and LOT in tho Town of Williamston, belonging to the Estate of Hugh M. Prince, Sr., ueeeascd. ALSO, At the same time and place, a PLANTA? TION, containing 420 acres, situated two miles abovr? Williamston, on the Greenville and Co? lumbia Railroad, and on Saluda River, in which the deceased had an interest. TERMS.?One-half Cash?balance twelve months credit, with interest from day of sale, purchaser to givo ni< rtgago aud personal secu rit}', aud pay for papers. W. L. PRINCE, ) ~ H. M. PRINCE, ] ^x re Jan 8, 1S74 26 1 CAROLINA MALE and FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, Anderson, S. C. THE First Term of this Scholastic Year be? gins February 2, 1874, with a full Fac ultvof.cight Professors, all thoroughly compe? tent in their several departments. This Institute affords every facility for se? curing a first-class education in every depart? ment of study. The scholastic year embraces forty weeks, and is divided into three terms. No vacation until close of third term. Rates of Tuition, ?8, 810, 812 and $14 per tonn, payable half term in advance. Contin? gent Fee, ?1.00. Extra charges for Musio, Modern Languages and Drawi -g and Fancy Work. Boarding for Females in the Institute, ex? clusive of washing and lights, payable month? ly, at 8H.?O per week, tho boarder furnishing her own towels, sheets and pillow-eases. Boarding can be had elsewhere in Town, for Males and Females, at reasonable rates. For further information apply for Circular, or to Prof. W. J. LIGON, Chairman of Faculty. Jan 8, 1S74 2U