Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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\ ^The. Great Bridge across the Mississippi, at Ski Lpuisjbas bees completed amid general rejo&ing; This iiridge connects St. Louis with ^astStTfjDuls, in the; Stato of- Illinois. The river at that point is 1,500 feet wide. It is spanned by. tnree_arches^.of ?00 feet length inside the piers on which they rest. In its construction chrome steel has been used. It has a tensile stfaiu double that of ordinary steel. The brio^ge is-krranged for railway and carriage tracks. It enters St. Louis near its business centre*- rThere4s nodraw in it for the passage of boats, and a^ ic is but about sixty feet above^gh^water, ?hl? the smaller class of steamers can pass under it without lowering their cinmsejs.-r It is an - enormous structure. li& claimed to he the most important, or at least th'eimost notable railroad oridge in the world. Its cost, including approaches and tun? nel, will not be less than $10,000,000. ? A Georgian, who is to be hung in May, has had tickete of invitation. printed and mailed to his 'friends. ....... i .mji ooo i i- .... m HYMENEAL, I MARRIED, April 26, 1874, by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of Mrs. Ann Mattison, the bride's a?nf, in Calhoun, Anderson Coun? ty, M|v ROBERT JL MATTISON and Miss MARTHA SANDASSIE, eldest daughter of Mr/l?hn B.-SutKerland, of Pickens County. the markets. Anderson, April 30,1874. VeryJlt?e cotton on the market. Middling 15 to 15J cents. Charleston-, April 27. Ck>ttsp$tuet and steady?middling 16*. New York, April 27. Cotton dull?middling 17$ to 17$. SPECIAL NOTICES. Time is Money.?The old fashioned manner of-building houses, and waiting for months for the sashes, doors and blinds to season, is obso? lete! Ja. five enterprising man who reads the newspapers, and keeps posted about matters and things, will make an estimate of what is required in the house he is about to erect, send to Charleston, S. C, to the builders' Empori Brrij, and,have all his Doors, Sashes and Blinds, ready to go in its place when the weather boardings are put on. Messrs. I. H. Hall <fc Co., the Proprietors, have the most extensive stock ?of Building Materials and Ornamental ?e^ll?W6rTcti?cruding White Pine, and Fan ey Lumber, Marble Marbleized Slate Mantels, Asbestos Roofing Felt, <fcc Send for price lists; and circulars, j j Dyspepsia Is a Hydra-Headed Monster, from which nearly all "the ills the human flesh is heir to" originate. The Peruvian Syrup, protected solution of the protoxide of Iron, is along-tried and well-established remedy for this distressing complaint; it has cured thou? sands when other remedies have failed. GO TO TEXAS via the LONE STAB ROUTE! (Ixtebkatiohai. axd Gerat Northern R. B.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this line at Lpngview^ the Best -Route to Palestine, Kearney Waco," Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Cialveston and all points in Western, Central, ?torn and Southern Texas. feers via 'Ne\r Orleans \vill find it the Re"'to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Overton, Crocket, Longview and all points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with every modern improvement, including STew and^legant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal? ace Sleeping Cars, Westinghouse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Platforms and Couplers, and. nowhere else can the passenger so com J>letely depend on a speedy, safe and comforta >le journey. The LONE STAR ROUTE has admirablv answered the query: " How to go to Texas ?'" by the publication of an interesting and truth &al document, containing a valuable and cor? rect map, which can be obtained, free of charge, by addressing the General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas. District E. Feb26, 1874 34 ly Hew Advertisements, BELTS PATENT SHEET IRON ROOFING! THE3 HOOFING, for CHEAPNESS ana DURABILITY, EASE-anil RAPIDITY of application by any carpen? ter, PEBFECTNESS of finish, combined wrtfo Us FIRE, WIND .-.ad WATEB-PBOOF qualiUea, has NO EQUAL La the market." FliWpUcation on RAFTERS WITHOUT SHEETING makes it spacially desirable for many classes of buildings, saving, not only a great expense of sheeting lumber, but rendering inside, of roof vebt fibe pbooh. It-isextensively used in nearly every State and Territo? ry in the Union, giving the most entire ?at?ltction wher? ever adopted. Tot circulars, orders and other Information, address W. S. BELT, _"Soa. 5Sxad S3, East Third St., Cincinnati, O. S School Teachers Wanted In each County for the Spring and Summer. $150 Peb Mosth. Send for circular giving full particulars. *_ ZIEGLER A McCUBDY, Philadelphia, Pa. O o o o ooooooooooooooooo FLORENCE. ? - ? o o The Long-contested Suit of the o o florence sewing machine co. o o against the Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, o o and Qrover & Baker Companies, involving o o Over $250,000, o o * Is finally decided by the o o Supreme Court of the United States in o o favor of the FLORENCE, which alone has O o^. . Broken the Monopoly of High Prices. o o the new florence % o Is the ONLY machine that sews backwards o o and forward, or to right and left. o O Simplest?Cheapest?Best. o o Sold for Cash only. Special Terms to o o CLUBS and DEALERS. 0 o April, 1874. Florence, Mass. o q o ooooooooooooooooooo [INE ?? IDON'T WHAT S?SSaW froh that traveling agent. Bat save your $25 & ... _____ _ _. ? ? $30 whl& he gets THE VICTOR ? 3 commission, and get A *M ? *v A VIV ? o THE best SEWING machine in the world n <3 At Wholesale Pbice, by sending to ? S Rer. C. H. BERNHEIM, Gcn'l. Agent, Concord, N. C. - ft Send stamp for Circular and Price List. LATEST 1MPE0VED Horse Powers, GRAIN THEESHING, WOOD SAWING MACHINES, Manufactured and sold by A.- W. GRAY Sc SONS, MIDDLETOWN, VT. Parties who wish to purchase machines that have prov? ed to be superior to alt others, will do well to send for cir? cular and descriptive price list, which will be forwarded upon application, free. ?"?"PSYCHOMANCY1, OR* SOUL" CHARMING."?How X either sex m)y fascinate and gain the love and affections of any. person they choose, Instantly. This sim? ple mental acquirement all can possess, free, by mail, for '25 cents; together with a Marriage Guide, Egyptian Ora? cle, Dreaflts, Hints to Ladies. A queer book, loo,ooo sold. Address T. WILLIAM A CO., Publishers, Phila delphia. JSTOTIOEI EE-SAWING AND WOOD TURNING Done to Order by the undersigned. 0SB?RNE & McCIJLLY. April 9, 1874 od lm SEVENTEEN CENTS FOR COTTON. To overcome delay in Planting, press forward yonr Cotton Crops by using MORE FERTILIZERS. To enable Farmers to do so, I will sell from this date, Mapes' Phosphate AND Middleton's Phosphate $70 PER TON, To to be paid in Middling Cotton on the 1st November next at Seven? teen Cents per Found, or in money at their option. C. A.. REED. April 22, 1874_31_ KEEP IT IN THE NEWSPAPERS THAT BLECKLEY, BEOWN & CO. Are Engaged in the General Mercantile Business, At the Old Corner, On Granite Row, AND HOPE TO MERIT A BIG SHARE OF PUBLIC PATRONAGE. TREY ARE AGENTS FOR THE NEBLETT & GOODRICH COTTON GINS?the highest testimonials to be seen in their possession. Price, 83.50 per Saw, at Augusta, Ga. For the SMITH COTTON PRESS. For WANDO and NAVASSA GUANO. For the BATESVILLE SHIRTING. For the WATT PLOW. Also, for the celebrated "SAM FRETWELL TOBACCO." Good and cheap. They expect all sales which are made on time FOR ANYTHING to be paid by the FIRST OF NOVEMBER NEXT, or sooner, if possible. S. BLECKLEY would also remind those indebted to him that he must have his money. Anderson,. S. C, April 29, lb74 MONEY, TIME AND LABOR SAVED BY USING OUR TINTED WHITE LEADS, FOR OUTSIDE OR INSIDE PAINTING. Any Shade or Color desired mixed Ready for Immediate Application. BUILDERS and Consumers will consult their interests by testing the SUPERIOR MERITS of this Paint. The Trade supplied on liberal terms. Sample card free. Manufactured by WM. M. BIRO &, CO., i 201 East Bay Street, CHABLESTON, S. C. April 23, 1874_ 41 4 NOTICE! ff. S. INTERNAL REVENUE SPECIAL TAXES, May 1,1874, to April 30,1875. THE LAW of December 24, 1872, requires every person engaged in any business, avocation or employment which renders him liable to a SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE CONSPICUOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT OR PLACE OF BUSI? NESS a STAMP donoting the payment of said SPECIAL TAX for the Special 'Tax year be? ginning May 1, 1K74, before commencing or continuing business after April 30, 1874. The Tazes embraced within the Provisions of the Law above quoted are the following, viz: Rectifiers.$200 00 Dealers, retail liquor. 25 00 Dealers, wholesale liquor.. 100 00 Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale.50 00 Dealers in malt liquors, retail. 20 00 Dealers in leaf tobacco. 25 00 Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 500 00 And on sales of over $1,000, fifty cts. for every dollar in excess of $1,000. Dealers in manufactured tobacco. 5 00 Manufacturers of stills. 50 00 And for each still manufactured. 20 00 And for each worm manufactured.... 20 00 Manufacturers of tobacco. 10 00 Manufacturers of cigars. 10 00 Peddlers of tobacco, first class (more than two horses). 50 00 Peddlereof tobacco, second class (two horses). 25 00 Peddlers of tobacco, third class (one horse). 15 00 Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class (on foot or public conveyance). 10 00 Brewers of less than 500 barrels. 50 00 Brewers of 500 barrels or more. 100 00 Any person so liable, who shall fail to com? ply with the foregoing requirements, will be subject to severe penalties. Persons liable to pay any of the Special Taxes named above must apply to C. L. AN? DERSON, Collector of Internal Revenue at Columbia, S. C, and pay for and procure the Special Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to May 1, 1874, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. J. W. DOUGLASS, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Office of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C, February 16,1674. April 9, 1874 39 4 Neuralgia, Piles, Headache, Diarrhoea, Boils, Soreness, Lameness, Burns, Sprains, Toothache, Scalds, Wounds, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Bruises, Khouraatism, Hemorrhages, ETC* April 23, 1874 41 3ni IN BANKRUPTCY. ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. In ?As District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina. In the matter of E. W. BROWN, Bankrupt. TO WHOM IT MA Y CONCERN.?The un? dersigned hereby gives notice of his appoint? ment as Assignee of E. W. Brown, of the County of Anderson, and State of South Caro? lina, within said District, who has boon ad? judged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court aforesaid. J. H. McCONNELL, Assignee. April 23, 1874_41_3^ Carolina Collegiate Institute. THE SECOND TERM of this Scholastic Year begins 4th of May. We hope those in arrears for the first Term will settle their bills, as tho School cannot bo sustained without prompt payment on the part of its patrons. We charge from time the pupils enters the school. W. J. LKiON, Kev. P. F. STEVENS. April 23, 1874 11 2 CUBES, AS IF BY MAGIC, Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Asth? ma, Whooping Cough, Croup, Pleurisy, Pain and Soreness in the Breast, Difficulty of Breathing, and WILL Positively CURE CONSUMPTION. MAJESTIC in conscious power, this Impe? rial Remedy sweeps as relentless doom upon the enemies of the Throat and Lungs. Heaven-born it is, while omnipotent to re? lieve, simple and harmless. Delicious to take. The Earthly Saviour to all afflieted with any disease of the Lungs. Be wise and uso Globe Flower Syrup. Don't take any substitute. Thousands ol* living, grave-robbed witnesses proclaim the wonderful virtues of Globe Flow? er Syrup. For sale by all first-class Druggists and Chemists. Price, 81 per bottle. Dn. J. S. PEMBERTON, Prop'r., Atlanta, Ga. SIMPSON, HILL & CO., Agents, Anderson, S. C. March 12, 1874 35 ly T. J. LEAK'S LOST ELEPHANT Has Been. Found I TnE subscriber has re-opened his Establish lishmeut on Main Street, near the Market House, And keeps constantly on hand a choice stock of pure WHISKIES and BRANDIES. ALSO, TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c, &c, &c., &c He desiros a call from his friends and custo? mers. T. J. LEAK & CO. April 23, 1874 41 500 BUSHELS OF CORN FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH, Or on time payable on the first . of Novomber. Apply to W. S. SHARPE, No. 4 Granite Row. April 23, 1874 41 Millinery and Mantua Making. MRS. H. J. STONE is now located in the Benson House, south-oust corn or, up stairs, and will bo pleased to receive calls from her lady friends and customers. She is prepared to execute all work in tho most fashionable style, at reasonable prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. April 23, 1871 11 lm NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS! THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIVING THEIR Spring &c Slimmer Groods. WE have a nice assortment of DRY GOODS, in Muslins, Percales, Poplins and Japanese Dress Goods, White and Colored Piquo, Calico, Brown and Bleached Homespun, I to 10i wide; Table Linen, White Goods, Black SUk, Towels, a good line of Linen, Linen Drills, Cottonades and Plaid Osnaburgs. A nice assortment of CLOTHING. The best quality of BOOTS and SHOES, for sale low. A splendid lot of Ladies', Mens', Boys' and Children's HATS, at vory low prices. HARDWARE.-We have a full line of Hardware?Tools, Plow Irons, Blacksmith Tools, Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes, Hoes, Shovels, Rakes, Manure Forks, Castings, Iron and Steel. A good line of POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY, Locks, Ac. CROCKERY, CHINA and GLASSWARE. SADDLES and BRIDLES. GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. We have New Orleans, Muscovado and Demerara Molasses and New York Syrup. A full line of Sugar. Rio and Java Coffee, the best, A good assortment of Black and Green Tea< Crackers, Nie Nacks, Soda, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Salt, Bacon Sides and Shoulders, best Sugar Cured Canvassed Hams, Corn, Ac, and many other articles in the tancy Grocery line. FLOUR! Just received from the Mill in Tennessee 80 barrels of THAT SAME celebrated Tennessee Flour?Swans Down, Gem of the Burg, Little Beauty and Okalona. We cannot name all the articles in an advertisement that we keep, but ask our friends and customers, and persons wanting to buy Goods to give us a call. We nope to make it to the in? terest of all Cash and prompt time buyers to buy of us. Call and see us, as we mean what we say. April 2, 1.874 TOWERS & BROYLES, No. 1 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. A BEAUTIFUL AND VARIED STOCK OF LADIES' and MISSES' HATS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, DRESS GOODS, SHOES, AND EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO A * MM 5 Just Eeceived and Fresh Arrivals Weekly by Express During the Season at the Ladies' Dresses, Suits, etc., made to Order, oifshort notice, and in the Fewest and most Fashionable Styles. Mrs. M. P. SLOAN and Mrs. J. B> McGE IS have entire charge of this Department, and will be pleased to wait upon all old friends and customers and the public generally. April 16, 1874 O. A.. REED. 40 LADIES' STORE! We are receiving a Large and well-selected Stock of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S Ribbons, Flowers, &o, &c. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR MADAME DEMORESrS RELIABLE PATTERNS. She proposes to Sell only for Cash, except to those who make satisfactory settlements of their Old Accounts ??r* Wo cordially invite the above named class to call and trade with us. Miss O. C. DAJSTIELS. April 2, 1874 38 THOS. P. BENSON. DR. M. L. SHARPE. BENSON & 8HARPE5 DRUGGISTS and APOTHECARIES, No. 6 Granite Row, Anderson, S. ft, KEEP constantly on hand a well assorted stock of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, OILS, PAINTS, PERFUMERY, SOAPS, PATENT MEDICINES, Ac. ff??r Prescriptions compounded by Dr. M. L. Sharpe. THEY ARE NOW OFFERING TO PHYSICIANS AND THE PUBLIC, THE NEW COMBINATIONS OF With IRON, CALISAYA, QUININE, STRICHNIA, GENTIAN, LIME and SODA. Also, POWDERED LACTOPEPTINE, (which contains the five active agents in Diges? tion,) FLUID EXTRACTS, ELIXIRS, Ac. They are agents for BABCOCK'S SILVER UTERINE SUPPORTERS. Persons wishing circulars giving information will please call for them. April 23, 1874_ ?_ NOTICE TO PLANTERS. PATENT STRAIGHT RAIL AND PLANK FENCE. HAVING purchased the County Right of Anderson County for the PATENT STRAIGHT RAIL AND PLANK PENCE of Geo. R. Clarke <fe Co., from Geo. H. Robertson, we hereby call the attontion of Planters to the advantages it furnishes over the zigzag feuce now in use. 1st. Being an air-line fence it saves one-half its rails. 2d. It is cheap, simple, and easily constructed, and cannot bo broken by unruly stock or wind. 3d. No new rails need be split to repair old fencing. 4th. It has received the hearty approval and recommendation of every one who has it in use, and is preferred to all others. We will secure tho services of gentlemen in every Township of Anderson County, who will givo the necessary information and furnish Farm Rights to those wishing to purchase* Those will constitute oiir authorized agents, and no right will be valid unless countersigned by one of them. Terms for Farm Rights from $5.00 upward. NICHOLSON & HALE, Ninety Six, S. C. A. R. BKOYLES, Agent, Anderson, S. C. March 5, 1874 34 3m THE OLD DRUG HOUSE REVIVED, With, mi entire ISew Stock of Fresh and Choice Goods. H A. K RAL & PEL ZEH, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, 16T MEETING STREET, - CHARLESTON, S. C? Successors to the Old Established Houses of HAVILAND, HA RR A L A CO., Charleston. HAVILAND, RISLKY A CO?, Au? gusta, Ga. HARRAL, RISLEY <fe KITCHEN, New York. March 5, 1874 34 3m SHERIFFS SALES. BY virtue of sundry Executions to me di? rected, I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY IN MAY NEXT, At Anderson C. H.. the following Tracts and Lots of Land, to wit: ONE TRACT, Containing 108 acres, more or less, situate in Anderson County, on waters of Devil Fork Creek, bounding lands of C. K. Williford, M. Lesser, B. F. Crayton and others. Levied on as the property of T. T. Skelton, at the suit of A. B. Towers and others. ONE HOUSE AND LOT, Situate in the town of Honea Path, in Ander? son County, containing Three and one-half Acres, more or less, bounding lots of J. M. Greer, Dr. T. A. Hudgens and John J. Shirley. Sold as the property of John G. Gantt, at the suit of J. A. Burckmyer, and others. ONE TRACT, Containing 38 acres, more or less, on branches wafers of Wilson's Creek, near Long's Shop, bounding lauds ?f J. J. Branyan, Homestead of the Defendant, and others. -..Levied on as the property of A. S. Barksdale, at the suit of J. S. Ashley. Terms cash?purchaser to pay extra for pa? pers. WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff Anderson County. April 9, 1874 39 . 4 SHERIFF'S SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. JOT THE PROBATE COURT. Noah Nelson, and others,) Complaint to Sell vs. j Lands for Parti Wallace Nelson, 1 tion and Payment Mary Nelson, et aL ) of Debts. BY virtue of an order from W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate for Anderson Countv, to me directed, I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY in MAY next, at Anderson Court House, ONE LOT, Situate in the town of Belton, containing one acre, more or less, bounding lots of G. W. Hyde, line of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, and Presbyteriin Church lot. Sold as the Real Ectr*e of Penelope Nelson, deceased. TERMS OF SALE. On a credit of six months, with interest from day of sale?except the costs, which must be paid cash?secured by bond and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff Anderson County, April 7, 1874 39 4 THE IMPROVED Home Shuttle Sewing Machine. THIS Machine does the same kind of work as any high-priced Machine, making the Lock-Stitch, ana using a straight needle. The price of the "Home Shuttle" places it within the reach of all persons who are need? ing Machines, and can't afford to pay for a high-priced Machine. Wo are also agents for the "HOME*' MA? CHINE, than which there is no better high priced Machine in the country. Both of these Machines are warranted by the company who manufacture them for five years, and if any part fails from any imperfection dnring that time, said part will be supplied free of cost. Prices of "Home"?from S60 to 8125. Prices of Home Shuttle from 825 to 880. For samples of work and circulars, address A. & E. BACON, Agents for Greenville and adjoining Counties. Dr, W. G. BROWNE, Local Agent, Anderson, S. C? At Dental Office, over N. K. Sullivan* Co. Agents wanted, to whom liberal commis? sions will be given. March 5, 1874 34 ly The Steam Washer, or Woman's Friend. To the Citizens of Anderson?the Ladies Es? pecially ! THE undersigned is owner of J. C. Tilton's (Pittsburg, Pa) latest patent right for the great STEAM WASHER or WOMAN'S FRIFND, with all of the improvements. This right is the one which is now being advertised so extensively in whole pages of the papers. Every one sold is warranted. It is faultless, doing all claimed for it. The latest, the best, the cheapest! $10.00 is the price. For further information call and see, or address W. H. SMITH, Shallow Ford P. O., Anderson Co., S. C. April 16, 1874 40 ly TO THE LAMES! MISS DELLA KEYS would respectfully inform the Ladies of Anderson that she has just received a STAMPING PRESS for all kinds of Embroidery, and solicits their patron? age. Also, she has one of Mrs. Millwee's Charts, and is prepared to Cut and Fit for ladies or childron. Rooms ovor Maj. Whitner's office, on Brick Range. April 16,1874 40 lm DR. W. H. TODD, Physician and Surgeon, BELTON, S. C?, RESPECTFULLY offers' his professional services to the citirens of Belton and surrounding country. Office?At residonce of Dr. W. Ct Brown. April 2, 1874 38 3m T. D. KENNEDY, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, WILL practice in the Circuit and Probate Courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, and in Trial Justice Courts of this County. Prompt attention given to the collection of claims. Office -Second door to the left over A. P. Hubbard's Store. March li\ 1874 36 DR. F. AUGUSTUS RICE, Graduate of the Bellevne Hospital Medical College, New York* HAVING located in tho vicinity of Store ville, Andersoli Countv, oflbrs his pro? fessional services to the public. Unless pro? fessionally absent he may always bo found at tho residence of Col. A. RICE. April 2, 1874 38 3m Executor's Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Joseph W. Carpenter, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same to the undersigned within tho time prescribed by law, and those indebted to the Estate to make pavment immodiatelv. SAMUEL BROWNE, Ex'r. April 16, 1874 40 3 Public Sale, PURSUANT to an order of Court, I will ex? pose to sale at Anderson Court Houso, on the First Monday in May next, the Judgments and Chosos in Action belonging to tho Estate of Wm. Wclborn. Terms oaxh. WM. S. BROWN, Receiver. April 16, 1874 40 3