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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis._ _ THURSDAY MOBNING, JUL^lSTi To the Tax-Payers of Anderson County. Are the people of Anderson County ready to organize against their oppressors, and willing to unite in an earnest effort to prevent wrong and imposition ? We give elsewhere a list of committees, embracing good and true men, who are requested to organize Tax-Unions in every township. These committees will need the countenance, encouragement and co-operation of their neighbors, and every honest man should step forward at once, prepare to throw the weight of his influence on the side of good government s It is not the purpose of the Tax Unions tc elevate any individual to office or place any political party into power. Its aims and ob? jects are simply to expose rascality, secure reasonable appropriations of public funds and reduce excessive taxation. None can object or demur to these purposes, except the ring-lead? ers of the extravagant and corrupt State gov? ernment,, with their aiders and abettors, who are prospering at the expense of the masses. If the people are really desirous of obtaining relief from burdensome taxation, they must eertainly know that apathy, indifference and tame submission will not remedy the state of j affairs. The quiet acquiescence of the tax? payers greatly encourages the thieves and robbers; indeed, it is a partial endorsement of j their conduct when the people n gleet or refuse to organize against them. We can no longer appeal to the country or its authorities for a suppression of this monstrous evil, unless we move vigorously and unitedly in an effort to crush the power of debased and unscrupulous rulers. We look upon the Tax Unions as a perma? nent institution, intended to remain in force until the State government is restored into the hands of upright and capable men, whose au? thority will be exercised for the best good of the entire people, irrespective of race, color or political affiliation. In other words, it is an organization to secure the substance and bless? ings of a republican government, administered for the people, and under their direction. We trust the gentlemen named in each town? ship will appoint an early day for their meet? ings. The most leisure season of the year is now upon the farmers, and we are satisfied that proper exertion will bring together large as? semblies. It is highly desirable that the Tax Unions be organized within the next few weeks, in order to complete the formation of] the County Union on saleday in September. Hence, there is no time to procrastinate, and we hope to hear of vigorous and energetic ac? tion in every township. Much Ado About Nothing. The Columbia Union-Herald, in giving an account of the homicide ou Saturday last and subsequent events connected therewith, states that Mr. Charles Darling, one of the revenue officers, had arrived in that city, and then says: "He reports that the feeling in Bel ton was very strong against him, and that it was only by a strong display of personal courage that he was enabled to escape the mob that assembled at the depot to prevent his departure. Last evening Collector C. L. Andersou visited the military commander at this post with a view to have troops sent to Belton. Our informant states that the request was not complied with." Sensible conclusion of the militaiy com mander, when there is not the slightest neces sity for such action on his part. Mr. Darling may not be correctly reported, but we have no hesitation in declaring that the language attri? buted to him in the paragraph quoted from the Union-Herald embodies a vile slander upon the citizens of Bleton. There was no mob at the depot or any attempt made to molest him or impede his progress towards Columbia. He was asleep in the mail car, and the "strong dis? play of personal courage" must have taken place in dreamland, not the prosaic and law abiding town of Belton. It was natural enough, when the news spread that Darling was on the down train, for the citizens of Belton to assem? ble at the platform, but there was po violence offered on contemplated, and gentlemen who were present assure us that'the whole story is pure and unadulterated fiction. The Greenville News contains a similar state? ment abont the arrival of Darling at Belton on Monday morning, and says that the crowd were quieted by advice of Capt. G. G. Wells and Maj. Whitner, which is not true. We have seen Maj. Whitner, who seemed surprised at the exaggerated statement, and declares that there was no foundation for tho sensational paragraph. He was quietly seated on the ho? tel piazza, and was politely accosted by a con? stable with the inquiry whether that officer had the right to arrest Darling. On being told that a warrant had not been issued for his ar? rest, Maj. Whitner replied that he had no au? thority to arrest Darling, and there tho matter ended. From this single circumstance, which trans? pired at the hotel, and the presence of a num? ber of idle spectators upon the platform, the whole story has been concocted. We regret that the orderly and peaceful community of Belton is made to suffer in reputation by the hasty par? agraphs of sensational writers. _mir Death of a Governor. Hon. Tod R. Caldwell, Governor of I ?.-th Carolina, died on Saturday afternoon at Kills, boro, from cholera morbus. His death was sudden and unexpected. Gov. Caldwell has been in public life for upwards of thirty years. He was elected Lieu tenant-Governor upon tho Republican ticket in 18G8, and became Govern? or in 1871 upon the impeachment and convic? tion of Holden. He was re-elected Governor in 1872, after the most exciting and hotly con? tested election ever held in that State. An Interesting Interview with Senator Robertson. A reporter of the Charleston News and Cou? rier recently interviewed Senator Robertson, of this State, and gleaned from him many impor? tant facts concerning the attitude of the Pres? ident and Congress towards the reigning cor ruptionists in South Carolina. We shall endeavor to epitomize the most striking expres? sions of the Senator, regretting that our limited space debars the publication of the entire in? terview. Mr. Robertson says the sentiment of the North is greatly in favor of the honest people of the South, and against the corrupt govern? ments prevailing here. The President is com? pletely disgusted, and is very positive in insist? ing that theparty in South Carolina must purify itself. Mr. R. told the President that the mass of the people in this State, white and black, intelligent and uneducated, believed that the United States troops were kept here for the purpose of sustaining the State government. President Grant replied that the people had no right to believe any such thing; that the troops were not kept here for any such pur? pose ; they were only here to enforce the laws of the general government. Also, that he would infinitely rather see the State govern? ment pass into the hands of the Democratic party than that the corrupt crew now ruling should remain in power. But the general government' cannot help to reform existing abuses. The people of the State?the voters? must redress their wrongs at the ballot-box Attorney General Williams said, some time ago, that, in the event of the continuance of the present corrupt government in power, should the tax-payers of the State-refuse to pay the taxes, the United States would not lend its assistance to enforce their collection, and Mr. R. fully believes that the President would not permit the United States troops to interfere. Senator Robertson thinks Congress is, if pos? sible, more sore about the corruption existing in Louisiana and South Carolina thau the President; and very naturally, for the reason that all the blame for this state of affairs at? taches to Congress, which is especially the case with the Republican members who have to carry the load. Mr. R. assured the President that the mass of the white people care nothing about politics, and all they want is an honesty capable local government, to obtain which they are prepared to support any honest, competent Republican who may run for the office of Gov? ernor. He confesses, however, that he does not see any hope for real reform in the near future, and he would not consent to be a can? didate for Gcernor under any circumstances, because his health would not permit it. Mr. R. believes the best policy for the con? servative voters to adopt is to vote for an hon? est man, no matter who is nominated. The concluding sentences of the interview are as follows: I have heard that many of the white voters intend to vote for Moses, because they think that the struggle will be a hopeless one, any how, and that it will be best to perpetuate the present administration in power?for the reason that it is so notoriously corrupt that it must soon come to an end. This is a mistaken poli? cy. If you do this, how can you go to the General Government and ask it to depose the very men whom you have yourselves helped to put into power? Such a policy, besides, would tend in a great measure to check the current of public sentiment at the North, which is now very much incensed against the corruptionists in this and several other Southern States. This 'sentiment means something; the course of the New York Times and of Harpers' Weekly, two Republican journals, which were formerly very bitter against the white people of the South, is significant. Their denunciation of the frauds perpetrated here under the cloak of Republi? canism has had a most wholesome effect. But if the white people of South Carolina should take any such suicidal course as that to which I have referred, it would certainly go a great way towards turning the tide of popular senti? ment against them, and undo all the good that has been done. Reporter. Is it true that the United States troops arc to be withdrawn from the State? Mr. Robertson. I have heard that the Federal troops have been, or are to be, withdrawn from Louisiana; but I don't know that the troops are to be withdrawn from this State. Reporter. You seem to think that the com? ing election will result in no change for the better? What will the President do in that event ? Mr. Robertson. If the present officials are re elected, or if there is not a decided change for the better in their successors, I firmly believe the President will refuse to recognize the gov? ernment by withholding the aid it will require in the nforcement and collection of taxes, in which case it is bound to fail through. I am confident that the general government, while it will protect all of its citizens in the enjoyment of their rights, will not lend its assistance to a set of men who rob the people and squander the public moneys. Improvement of the Savannah River. Public attention is again being directed to the project of improving the navigation of the Savannah River. , A correspondent of the Au? gusta Chronicle and Sentinel, in an article which wc print to-day, urges that a preliminary sur? vey of the stroain above Augusta be made, and that efforts to secure aid from the general gov? ernment for the permaneut improvement of its navigation should quickly follow. Wo heartily concur in this movement for the better devel? opment of tho rich and fertile valley of the Savannah River, embracing an area of nearly eight thousand square miles, the productions of whicli arc already extensive, but which could easily be quadrupled with greater facilities for transportation. The assistance of the general government is indispensable to the success of this movemcn t, and the correspondent very prop? erly makes the point that we can only secure this assistance by the presence of men in Con? gress who will devote their energies to tho ac? complishment of this object. We have no doubt that persistent activity in this matter will secure the desired co-oppcration of the govern? ment, for the reason that its policy has been long settled towards tho improvement of river navigation throughout the country. Hereto? fore this section of the Union has not derived much benefit from such appropriations, and we think it high time that our people should shape their efforts in a practical way to greater development of all our resources and advan? tages. - m * ^ - Richard Tozor, of Columbia, makes a lino display of his ongino in our columns to-day, and gives a? referonco many of our best citi? zens now using this engine. Persons in want of steam power will find Mr. Tozer reliable and accommodating. Committees to Organize Tax Unions. In accordance with the plan agreed upon by the Executive Committee of the Tax-Payers' Convention, making it the duty of the delegates from each County to perfect the organization of the Tax Unions, the following appointments are made with a view to accomplish that pur? pose in Anderson County. In arranging the committees for each township, I have endeav? ored to select gentlemen from the different neighborhoods, and it is possible that in some instances there arc mistakes in regard to town? ship lines. It is earnestly hoped, however, that the gentlemen designated will enter at once upon the business, and proceed without delay to organize a Tax Union in every township, by giving public and general notice of the time of meeting, and by inviting all tax-payers, ir? respective of race or party politics, to partici? pate in the organization. The prime objects of the Tax Unions are to secure the reduction of taxation, and the honest appropriation and ex penditureof the public funds, and every one wil? ling to unito for this purpose should be encour? aged to join. It is a non-partisan movement for the redemption of South Carolina, and its chief business will be to detect official plunder? ers and bring them to punishment under the law. Copies of the Constitution recently adop? ted by the aforesaid Executive Committee will be furnished to any member of the township committees, on application to the undersigued. JAMES A. HOYT, Delegate from Anderson County. Ccntrcville Township.?K. Breazeale, Peter R. Brown, R. J. Poole, R. W. Reeves and R. L. Keys. Hopewell Township?M. B. Williams, R. H. Anderson, John M. Guy ton, L. D. Stringer and L. Reed Watson. Williamston Township.?G. W. Anderson, S. T. Richardson. W. A. McCorklc, Silas Kay aud Wm. M. Coolcy. Brushy Creek Township.?T. II. Russell, John P. Sitton, G. M. Rogers, Joshua Jamison and W. S. Pickcns. Garvin Township.?R. W. Simpson, F. M. Glenu, W. C. Watkins, J. M. Welborii and B. C. Martin. Pendleton Township.?E. G. Roberts, W. H. D. Gaillard, A. B. Bowden, Peter McPhail and Wm. Simpson. Fork Township.?F. E. Harrison, W. J. Har? bin, J. M. Kidd, G. W. Maret and W. L. Broyles. Hock Mills Toicnship.?J. A. McLesky, R. F. White, L. 0. Williford, J. H. Little and John W. Shearer. Savannah Township.?H. B. Major, M. C. Parker, A. N. Saunders, Wm. Jones and M. T. Glenn. Corner Township.?Dr. J. H. Reid, C. S. Beaty, John L. Bryan, D. E. Carlisle and Jas. W. Sherard. Hall Township.?James S. Beaty, D. L. Hall, J. P. McGee, John W. Thompson and D. C. Howard. Martin Township.?James A. Drake, James Pruiett, E. T. Cooley, Reuben Cliukscales and Dr. Jasper Browne. Honea Faih Township.?T. A. Hudgens, Jas. L. Brock, R. N. Wright, David Garrison and Joel Kay. Belton Township.?Dr. W. C. Brown, J. S. Acker, James W. Poore, J. R. Wilson and M. E. Mitchell. Broadawai/ Township.?J. Willet Prevost, Thomas W. Martin, P. G. Acker, W. A. Mc Fall and Samuel Browne. Varennes Township.?J. W. Norris, John Long, C. S. Mattison, J. T. McFall and John H. Jones. Anderson C. ff.?B. F. Whituer. Wm. S. Brown, G. F. Tolly, N. K. Sullivan and John A. Reeves. For the Anderson Intelligencer. A Trip to the Mountains?No. i. Mr. Editor: On the morning of the 23rd of June, a small party of us left Anderson for an excursion among the neighboring moun? tains of Georgia, North and South Carolina Messrs. S. and H. were our only companions. The first night we spent with an old friend and relative near Townville, where we were hand? somely entertained?they even asked us to come again. The second night we spent with Mr. Jarrett, where we met with good accom? modations and reasonable charges. We found nothing on the trip thus far to excite any very special interest, except the growing and harvested crops. They were all that the most covetous heart could desire. I don't remember having passed a single ordinary crop on the way. They all showed the highest state of cultivation. Our people seem to have learned since the war to plough deeper and more thoroughly than ever before. I would call especial attention to the Fork country. It is certainly the garden spot of Anderson, if not of upper South Carolina. Many years have passed since I visited that part of our County. It is a sad thought that not only many good citizens have sold out and left this garden spot, for the far West, but many more, both old and young, from different parts pro? pose to follow them. I believe their chief reason for going is our bad government. That is plausible, but we must believe that by wis? dom and patience on our part, an all-wise Providence will, sooner or later, work out a remedy by way of State reform that will enable us to become that prosperous, .intelligent peo? ple that our genial climate aud fertile soil will justify. Why, Sir, there are thousands upon thousands of acres of this Fork country still in native forests. There are probably not more than three-fourths or four-fifths in cultivation i Judging from the well-tilled farms, and the cozy farm-houses dotting the wayside here and there, giving every evidence of comfort and plenty, we think it folly for our young men, much less the old ones, to pass us by and seek their fortunes iu the far off, uncertain West. Having spent a very pleasant night with Mr. Jarrett, our next point was Toccoa City and Falls, over seven miles of semi-mountain? ous road. We reached it in good order and fine spirits. We were, however, very much struck by the fact that Anderson should be called a village, while these half a dozen white houses stuck on the side of the railroad are called a city. We must remember this is a fast age! After having tarried at the City (?) but a short while, wo passed on two miles to the beautiful falls. Indeed, they are well named, since the Indian name, Toccoa, means beauti? ful. The thick growth on the mountainous cliffs that overhung our pathway, obscured the view until we were almost at the base, when suddenly the gorgeous stream, leaping from the verge of a perpendicular precipice of one hundred and eighty-six feet in height, burst upon our view. How grand! The limpid waters, as they descend, reflecting thousands of jewels in the merry sumbcams, break into spray long before they reach the base. To add to the grandeur of tho scence, the almost perpendieu lar mountains, covered with verdure, among which we noticed the mountain laurel in full bloom, close in on each side near the base, presenting a most sublime and picturesque view. We could uot believe the descent to be so great until we went to the top and looked down?then we wilted. This, however, was nothing in comparison to what we witnessed afterwards, and which we will notice in due time, if you and your readers do not get out of patience. After feasting the eye, the "inner man" may be refreshed at Smith and Had? dock's neat little confectionery near the base, in connection with which is a picture gallery, furnishing visitors with representations of the falls and surrounding scenery. More anon. HILLOCK. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Railroad Meeting. Anderson, S. C, July 13, 1874. At a meeting of the Corporators of the Peo? ple's Accommodation Railroad Company, the following Corporators were present: 0. H. P. Fant, R. F. Divver, F. E. Harrison, G. W. Maret, D. Bicman, C. E. Watson, J. P. Reed, S. M. Pegg, B. F. Whitner, S. McCully and Henry Kennedy. The meeting was organized by calling 0. H. P. Fant to the Chair, and C. E. Watson as Secretary. Col. F. E. Harrison, after stating the object of the meeting, presented the following pream? ble and resolutions: Wliereas, The State of Georgia did, on the - day of-A. D. 18?, grant an act of incorporation to certain persons therein named, authorizing and empowering them to construct a railroad from the city of Augusta to Hartwell, in Hart County in said State. And, WHEREAS, on the 17th day of October, A. D. 1870, the said act was amended so as to authorize said Company to extend said Railroad to Clayton, Ga., with a branch to Walhalla, in this State, and in said amended act, provided for a State guaranty of the Bonds of the said Company to the extent of $15,000 per mile, on certain con? ditions, which guaranty is still valid and bind? ing, notwithstanding the act of repeal, passed at the last session of the General Assembly of that State, this Company, in the judgment of its officers and Directors, being excepted there? from, by reason of vested rights. And, whereas, the said Augusta and Hartwell Railroad Company has located the line of said Road from Augusta up the West bank of the Savannah River to the junction of the Tugalo and Seneca Rivers, from which poiut it is pro? posed to construct a railroad to the town of Walhalla, in this State. In consideration of which legislation, of the State of Georgia, and with a view of developing the particular sectiou in this State, through which the line of this road is projected, and to cheapen freights and fare as well by a fair and proper competi? tion, as by shortening the distance from the mountains to the seaboard, the persons named as Corporators petitioned and obtained from the General Assembly of this State, at its last annual session, a charter under the name and style of the "People's Accommodation Rail? road Company," to construct a Railroad from the said junction of the Tugalo and Seneca Rivers to the town of Walhalla. And, WHEREAS, also, the people of the Town and County of Anderson have not nor are likely to receive any benefit or advantage from the Air Line Railroad, nor does that Road, from its peculiar location, iu our opinion, promise to furnish what was originally intended by its first projectors, a short and direct line from the great Northwest to the Eastern cities ; hence, it was thought advisable aud desirable to ob? tain, in connection with the line to Walhalla, the power to construct a Railroad from the said junction of the Seneca and Tugalo Rivers, to Anderson C. H., with a view of extension westward to Gainesville, Rome, Ga., and to Decatur, Ala., aloug which line charters are granted, aud the work now progressing from Rome, Ga., towards Decatur, Ala. A glance at the map will show this proposed line to be the most direct and shortest possible line from San Diego or San Francisco to the Eastern cities of Baltimore and New York. From Memphis to Kingston, Ga., this Hue would save 00 miles over present line via Chattanoo? ga, and from Kingston to Gainesville 72 miles would be saved over line via Atlanta; from Gainesville to Anderson i3 70 miles, a saving of 22 miles over present line from Gainesville via Seneca City and Blue Ridge Railroad, making a saving in distance from Decatur, Ala., to Anderson of 154 miles. Such a line as this, passing through a rich and fertile coun? try, now capable of affording a large and re? munerative local traffic, must, at no distant day, attract the attention of capitalists, and ultimately will be built and operated. At least, it was thought prudent to avail ourselves of the opportunity to obtain the charters re? ferred to, and thus place ourselves in a condi? tion to unite with the citizens of the States of Georgia and Alabama in this great undertak? ing. Aud further, should the people of the Town of Anderson and others interested, fail to construct the contemplated road to Aiken, Port Royal and Charleston, aud the Hartwell and Augusta Road succeed, then by this short branch to the junction of Seueca and Tugalo Rivers, a short and almost direct outlet would be had to Augusta, Charleston aud Port Royal. Resolved, That we do hereby accept the sev? eral provisions of an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the People's Accommodation Rail? road Company." Resolved, That it is expedient to open books of subscription to the capital stock of said company at the following times and places, viz: at Walhalla on the 24th day of August, 1S74, at Townville on the same day, at Willi ford's Store on the same day aud at Anderson C. H. on same day. Resolved, That the following persons be ap? pointed to open books and receive subscrip? tions, viz: D. Bieman, C. E. Watsou and J. P. Mickler at Walhalla; H. R. Vandiver, G. W. Maret and W. L. Broyles at Townville ; J. J. Gilmer, C. K. Williford and J. R. Earle at Williford's Store; O. H. P. Fant, B. F. Cray ton and W. W. Humphreys at Anderson C. H. Resolved, That whenever the sum of $25,000 shall have been subscribed, aud five per cent, on each share of stock so subscribed shall have beeu paid thereon, which payment max be re? ceived in notes on demaud, that the Chairman of the Board of Corporators shall call the stock-holders together at such place as may be determined on, after due notice, for the purpose of organization by the election of ollicers, etc. Resolved, That tho Chairman of the Board of Corporators be, and is hereby, authorized to appoiut seven delegates to attend any meeting or meetings of the North Georgia Railroad Company, or any other connecting line, to rep? resent the interests of this Company. After able remarks by Col. Harrison, Hon. J. P. Reed, Mr. S. M. Pegg, Maj. B. F. Whit? ner and Gen. J. W. Harrison, who was present by invitation, the preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted. The following gentlemen were appointed delegates to the meeting at Ruckcrsville, Ga., July 15, 1874: F. E. Harrison, D. Bieman, B. F. Whitner, G. W. Maret, J. W. Harrison, C. E. Watson and S. M. Pegg. Tho Secretary was instructed to give a copy of the proceedings to the Auderson and Oconee papers for publication. On motion, the meeting then adjourned. O. H. P. FANT, Chm'n. C. E. Watson, Sec. ? Governor Scott declares positively that he is not and will not he a candidate for Governor. TOWIT AUD COU1TTY STEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. Dr. W. G. Browne is spending the summer at Toccoa City. Dr. J. W. Gurley is now located at Gaines villo Ga., for a short time. See change in tho advertisement of the Ladies' Store. Bargains may be had for the next thir? ty days. Mr. J. B. Clark has also addod to tho appear? ance of Ids house by having a neat piazza built in front. Improvements arc still going on in our midst. Mr. J. B. Lewis is constructing a handsome residence on his lot, opposite the residence of Mr. C. A. Reed. We are requested to state that Rev. Samuel A.-Weber, of the Williamston Female College, will preach in the Methodist Church of this placo on next Sunday, morning and evening. We were requested to state for information, that Mr. R. M. Morris raised 28 bushels of wheat to the aero, on ridge land without the usual manures. The wheat was threshed by Mr. Jesse Robins. The "Harmonia Club" expect giving their entertainment on next Friday night. The young men ought, as a matter of right, to be encouraged, as thisisonly a beginning of pleas? urable entertainments. Tickets may be had at the Drug Stores. An alarm of fire was given on Friday last, which succeeded in drawing the members of tho lazy club from their holes. A stove-pipe projecting through tho roof of Mrs. Keith's house, caught the roof, but it was soon put out without any damage being done-the property. We wero shown on Wednesday last a beet grown by Col. C. S. Mattison that weighed 20 lbs. It measured in length 19 inches, and in circumference 28 inches. This is certainly a prodigy in the beet line, and we hope that tho Colonel will have a like success with all his crop. On Tuesday last wo visited the farm of Col. Roberts, and enjoyed ourselves finely. We inspected his entire crop, and found it in ex? cellent condition. The Colonel is one of the most enterprising farmers in the up-couuty. Ho works upwards of 40 acres of land with one horse. His corn is very fine, and his cotton would certainly take the premium for size, regularity and cleanliness. Although Earle's Bridge has been thrown open to the public as a free crossing over Seneca River, the owner of the fisheries at Shallow Ford wants it distinctly understood that his fish traps are not public property, and should not be depredated upon by seining parties from a distance. Unless persons take warning from this gentle hint, and discontinue the practice of robbing the traps, the aid of the law will be invoked to protect private rights. The Anderson County Bible Society desire a collection to be taken up in the different Churches in the County to aid them in distribu? ting Bibles and Testaments. It is requested of tho Churches at the Court IIouso to take up the collection on the third Sabbath in July, and tho country Churches at their earliest conven? ience, and remit the proceeds to the Treasurer, Mr. A. B. Towers. The Society has engaged tho services of Mr. Ezekiel White as Colpor? teur, and urge upon all Christians and friends of the cause to aid them in extending the good work. We are requested to announce that a Pic Xic will be given on tho 150th inst. at Mr. G. L. McGee's, near Norris' Mill, on Wilson's Creek. Tho committee of arrangements respectfully invite everybody to attend with their baskets of provisions, and also extend a special invita? tion to tho Anderson Brass Band. Messrs. James A. Hoyt, John B. Moore and Wm. S. Brown are invited to address tho meeting. The committee are requested to meet at the above mentioned place early on the morning of the 25th inst. to make arrangements for the occa? sion. HOMICIDE. On Saturday last, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock in .'ho morning, a whiskey wagon, driven by two men, was going along the road near tho residence of Mr. Jack Shaw, about two miles to the right of Craytonville, when it was challenged at some distance by two revenue officers, who were riding behind the wagon. The men in tho wagon did not hear the chal? lenge at first, but when they did hear it, they immediately halted at the foot of the lane lead? ing to Mr. Shaw's house. Several persons came out and were standing near tho wagon when tho revenuo officers rode up and demanded them to surrender, which they immediately did, giving up their arms at the same time. John Davis, tho owner of the wagon and whiskey, got out and stood up in the fence corner to await further orders, when A. Matthewson, ono of the officers, commenced cursing him, say? ing, "You havo escaped mo once, but damn you, you won't do it this time," and with that he drow a pistol and fired at Davis, who stoop? ed, letting tho ball pass over his head. Davis then ran to save his life, but was pursued by Matthewson, who kept firing all tho time. Matthewson soon returned from tho pursuit, and said to tho by-standers, "I havo hit tho damn rascal." He then put his assistant into tho wagon with Davis' hired man, and together they drove towards Belton. Davis, after he was shot, ran into a fiold near by, whore ono Saylors was ploughing, and upon being halted by Saylors, kept on a short distance, and then fell. Saylors wont up to him and asked what was the matter, when he replied, "Get me some water, and I will tell you." Ho then went and procured tho water and came back, only to find that Davis had oxpirod. Davis was then car? ried up, to Shaw's house, where an inquest was held over the body in tho evening, Trial Justice Wright acting Coroner, and Dr. Hud gons examining surgeon. The vordict of the jury was wilful murder. Upon examination of the wound, it was ascertained that tho ball entered in tho back, under tho right shoulder blade, and passed through tho body, protruding just above tho heart. Matthewson, upon arriving at Belton, spoke exultinglyof what ho had done, and told Mr. McGeo if anything happened to Davis to tele? graph him at Greenville. Ho then left for that placo. Soon afterwards Mr. McGeo heard of Davis' death, but would not telegraph, as Matthowson would probably try to escape. Later in the day, a telegram was sent from Bolton to one Tabor in Greenville, a friend of tho murdered man, telling him of tho occur? rence, and to at onco act in tho matter. Mat? thewson was soon after arrested and lodged in Greenville jail, whero ho still remains. Tho citizens of Belton very kindly and humanely sent al'tor tho body of Davis, and had it coffined and properly attended to until such time as his friends could come aftor it. His friends wont up to Helton on Monday evening lost and con? veyed the body to Greenville, whero it was in? terred on Tuesday. This is homicide of the worst kind?killing a human being In cold blood; and when the trial takes place, wo hope that an example will be uct in tins case for others to go by. PERSONAL. We had tho pleasure of meeting Mr. Childs, associate editor of the PickensSentinelon Mon ciay last. Mr. Childs is an interesting gentle? man, and one that we entertained very favora? ble impressions of. Mr. D. Bieman, from Walhalla, was also in our town, stopping at tho Waverly. Senator W. E. Holcombe, from Pickens, was also in town on Monday last, looking well. Col. F. E. Harrison was hero in the railroad interest. The Colonel is very enterprising in that line. EX-GOV. BROWN ON THE SITUATION. Pursuant to an invitation from tho citizens of our town, ex-Gov. Brown, of Ga., spoke in the Court House on Wednesday evening, the 8th inst. A large and appreciative audience of both ladies and gentlemen were out to listen to tho remarks of the distinguished gentleman. He was introduced in fitting terms by Hon. J. P. Reid, who alluded to his gradual rise from a common station to one of honor and distinc? tion. Ex-Gov. Brown arose, and in an earnest and eloquent manner, protrayed the political status of South Carolina before and during the war; saying that since all stiife was over, the people ought to adopt the situation, and make the most of it. He advised them to elect their best and most intelligent men to office, wheth? er they liked them or not, thereby securing a legislative assembly that would adopt such laws as would bettor the condition of the State and its people. He went on to show that the interests of the colored man in this country, was identical with that of the whites; that un? less both races would co-operate in every re? spect?particularly in the great matter cf gov? ernment?that no definite result could be ob? tained. He made many earnest and logical allusions to our present status. We have heard many speeches since the war on the situation, but never since the death of the lamented Judge Orr, have we heard a more sound and solid statement of facts and circum? stances than thoso from the lips of ex-Gov. Brown. RAILROAD MEETING. A meeting of the Corporators of the People's Accommodation Railroad was held in the Court House on Monday last. CoL F. E. Harrison arose and stated that the object of the meeting was to organize the corporators under the char? ter, and to appoint commissioners and open books at different points for the purpose of re? ceiving subscriptions. Tho meeting was or? ganized by calling O. H. P. Fant, Esq., to the Chair, and requesting Mr. C. E. Watson, of Walhalla, to act as Secretary. The chairman then announced the meeting ready for business, whereupon Col. Harrison offered resolutions which are published in an? other column. Various and elaborate remarks wrero made upon tho resolutions by Messrs. J. P. Reed, F. E. Harrison, B. F. Whitner, S. M. Pegg and J. W. Harrison. Messrs. Reed and Whitner stated that they did not seriously object to the adoption of tho resolution, and would not throw any obstacles in the way of building the proposed railway from Anderson villo to Walhalla, and from Andersonville to the immediate connection of the Hartwell and Augusta Railroad. A rather spirited debate was gotten up, which was entered into with zest. Distances and shortening of routes were discussed, and from the tenor of the remarks during the debate, we learned that it was pro? posed, first, to build a road from Andersonville to Walhalla, and that as the Hartwell and Au? gusta Railroad Company were about to com? plete a road from Augusta to Hartwell, that it was proposed to build a connecting line from Andersonville to Hartwell, thereby having a direct line of railway from Walhalla, S. C, to Augusta, Ga., with the branch road to Ander? son C. H. It was further proposed thai tho State of Georgia intended constructing a lino of road from Andersonville in S. C, to Gaines? ville in Ga., and from there to Kingston in the same State, and from thence to Decatur, Ala? bama, so as to connect with the great Southern Pacific to San Diego, California, thereby en? suring to our people the advantages of the ex? treme western trade. Whether this last would be practicable or feasible is not for us to say at present; but we should think not, as Ander? son is not a railway centre, and therefore could not receive any advantages. But we do say this, that if the people cf the River section of our County, and those of adjoining Counties, wish to profit by this proposed enterprise, why let them do it, and afterwards, if necessary, we will construct the branch road. Until then, we are in statu quo. LIST OF GRANGES IN ANDERSON COUNTY. For the convenience and information of those belonging to tho Patrons of Husbandry, wo have carefully prepared a list of subordinate Granges now working in Anderson County, together with the names of the Master and Sec? retary of each Grange, and their Post Office address. The list stands as follows: Anderson Grange, No. 71. B. F. Whitner, Master; W. W. Humphreys, Secretary. An? derson C. H. Slabtown Grange, No. 141. J. P. Glenn, Master; J. M. Glenn, Secretary. Equality P. O. Rock Mills Grange, No 154. J. J. Gilmer, Master; James A. Todd, Secretary. Rock Mills P. 0. Moffcttsville Grange, No. 155. Wm. Hamil? ton, Master; James A. Gray, Secretary. Mof fettsvillo P. O. Bowling Green Grange, No. 175. M. E. Mitchell, Master; E. M. Snipes, Secretary. Belton P. O. Townvillo Grange, No. 176. A. Hunter, Master; Wm. Hunter, Secrotary. Townvillo P. O. Pendleton Grange, No. 177. R. W. Simpson, Master. Pendleton P. 0. Neal's Creek Grange, No. 212. J. Willot Provost, Master; J. B. Carpenter, Secretary. Anderson C. H. Craytonville Grange, No. 213. S. M. Triblo, Master; G. M. McDavid, Secretary. Honea Path P. 0. Double Springs Grange, No. 214. W. L, Brovles, Master; H u Routh, Secretary. Shallow Ford P. 0. Town Creek Grange, No 215. Peter R Brown, Master; L Reid Watson, Secretary. Anderson C. H. Orrville Grange, No 216. G M Rogers, Mas? ter ; A M Guy ton, Secretary. Piorcetown P. O. Hunter's Spring Grange, No 235. K Brea zealo, Master; RM Burriss, Secretary. Ander? son C. H. ?_ ? . ,, Sharon Grange, No 236. W W knight, Mas? ter ; John C Smith, Secretary. Pendleton P O. Sandy Springs Grange, No 242. W W Rus? sell, Master; W G Smith, Secretary, Pendle? ton Factory. Deep Creok Grange, ISo2ol. A B Bowden,. Master; John L Jolly, Secretary. Anderson C II. Clinkscales Grange, No 263. J A Cowan, Master; J S Gassaway, Secretary. Storevillo P. O. Mountain Crook Grange, No 264. J T Mc Fall, Master; W S Shaw, Secretary. Ander? son C. H. Harper Grange, No 266. WJ Bobbins, Mas-* ter; L H Welborn, Secrotary. Anderson C. H. Storevillo Grange, No 271. ED Pruiett, Master; Asa Hall, Secretary. Storevillo P. O, Williamston Grange, No 272. John Attaway, Master; J J Acker, Secrotary. Williamston P. O. Belton Grange, No 273. L E Campbell, Mas? ter; CD Watkins, Secretary. Bolton P. O. Mio Mills Grange, No ?. D L Hall, Master; S J McKee, Secretary. Stony Point P. O. Flat Kock Grange, No ?. W H Haynic, Mastor; F M Norris, Secretary, Anderson C. H. Brushy Creek Grange, No ?. John W Rosa? mond, Master; J F Richardson, Sccretarv, Brushy Creek P. 0.