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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, aud will be inserted gratis._ THURSDAY MORNINE, ATO. 13, 1874. jggr The Editor-in-Chief is absent from the State, and will not return for several weeks. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. * SAD-ACC1DENT* Wo learn, that a sad accident occurred at Tbwnville o?> Tuesday last, resulting in tho death of Mr. Thomas Mottos. Mr.Mattox was engaged in removing thednst from? under the saw of Mr. W. J. Harbin's Steam Saw Mill, when he was caught by the saw, and instantly killed, tho saw splitting his head open. He was a brother-in-law of Dr. Holland of this place. _?? ? m -? MUNICIPAL ELECTION At the election held on Monday for Intendant and Wardens for the Town, the following named gentlemen were elected: Intendant.?John R. Cochran. Wardens.?S. M. Pcgg, B. F. Crayton, S. Bleckley and Benjamin Guy ton. The cumulative system of voting was tried with success. Considerable interest was man? ifested in. the election by all parties. RAILROAD ACCIDENT. On Saturday morning.lust, as the down train from Walhalla to this place was passing near Mr. Hunt's,, about one and a half miles above Seneea City, tho engineer discovered that a place about ten feet in width had been waslved out of the embankment by the recent rain. Ho was going at the usual speed, but was too near to stop the engine. The engine and tender passed over in safety, breaking the rails in their 1 passage, but a box car, the baggage ear and sec? ond class coach, were considerably damaged, the latter boing almost entirely destroyed. No ? injury was sustained by any one on board. SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL. It will be seen by reference to a communica? tion published on our first page, an association of gentlemen have been formed in this Countv, for the purpose of promoting the interests of the entire State, by the establishment of a Sci? entific School at Fort Hill, near Pendleton. They propose to raise a sufficient amount by subscriptions in every part of the State, for the erection of suitable buildings, and the laying out of the grounds. This School is to be con? ducted on an improved scale, after the manner of the first class Scientific Schools of France arid Germany, and is intended to supply the place of that once noble, flourishing and high? ly honored institution, the University of South Carolina. An able and efficient corps of Pro? fessors skilled in every department of science will be provided for the management of the SehooL Tho Hon. T. G. Clemson, well known for his labor in the interest and promotion of Science, has graciously offered to the Associa? tion, land at Fort Hill, as a site for the Scien? tific School. We heartily endorse the move? ment, and wonder that such an enterprise was not projected years ago. Before the war the University of South Carolina, which stood as high in the scale of literature and science as any institution of a like kind in tlie United States, supplied in a groat measure, the place of sucha school; but under tho present regime, with all its old and able Professors gone, and in their places men who have been picked up and pu$ in the chairs of the various depart? ments simply to suit the tastes of the now trustees,.and who are, in a great measure, in? competent to discharge the duties of tlie various positions in which they have been placed, the University is no longer a first class institution. The establishment of a Scientific School at Fort Hill will not only benefit those who may attend, but also tho communities to which each student may belong; for, going out from a school in which are taught, in the highest de? gree, the various scientific branches pertaining to almost every department of life, particular? ly to that of agriculture, about which tho peo pteof our State know but little, they will by their experiments and labors diffuse into the minds of the masses a practical knowlodgo of the scientific principles of farming that will bo of a great benefit. At various places in the Northern and middle States such schools have been established years ago, and are now in a nourishing condition, sending out every 3'ear a class of men who spread themselves over va? rious sections of their respective States, and who by their efforts and zeal, improve and make fertile tho lands, and enhance tho wealth and prosperity of tho country. By geographical and scientific investigation, and by experiments, we find that South Caro? lina, both in climate and soil, is equal to that of any country in Europe or America, and that the reason why its resources, both vegetable and mineral, have not been fully and benefici? ally developed, is owing to the fact that scien? tific education has been sadly neglected. The agricultural portion of our people only attend the common schools, at which they learn noth? ing save the rudiments of an English educa? tion, which is necessary for them to get along in tho every-day transactions of life, and those young men who attend tho various collegiate institutions, do so for the purpose of studying some- profession, learning nothing whatever about the all important science of agriculture. Tb develop tlie resources and instruct the youth of South Carolina is tho object and end of the Institution at Fort Hill, and wohopothat tlie subscriptions to the school will be large in ev? ery section of our Stnto. PERSONAL. Wo had the pleasure of a call on Monday last from Mr. I). A. Smith, formerly a resident of this place, but at present connected with tho Phoenix, in Columbia. Mr. Smith has been so? journing in the County for several weeks. Ho is looking well. Our young and esteemed friend Mr. A. 0. Langston", one of the proprietors of tho Conser? vator, has withdrawn from that excellent jour? nal within the past two weeks. Ho intends leaving tovrn during tho present week to try his fortune elsewhere. He is a printer of con? siderable experience, and with his usual appli? cation and energy, will do well wherever he goes. May he succeed in all his undertakings. SA L TWA BA PTJST A SSOCIA TION. This bod}' convened at Belton on Thursday moiminglastforthetrawsactioirofbusiness, Tho introductory sermonrwas delivered by Rev L, W. Triblcj of llonea Path, and was listened to with tho deepest attention, as the speaker elo? quently portrayed the goodly heritage of tho Christian, both in time and eternity. After a short recess, the Association was railed to order, and tho delegates proceeded to enroll their names from the various churches. The organ? ization was perfected by the re-election of the former officers, to wit: Rev. W. 10. Walters? Moderator; Rev. Mike McGee, Clerk; C. E. Horton, Assistant Clerk and Treasurer. On Friday and Saturday, the Association took up and completed the business pertaining to the denomination within its bounds, during the progress of which there were several interesting speeches from some of the delegates and visit? ing brethren. Our limited space this week will not allow more special mention of the matters discussed. Sutlicc it to say, the deliberations were conducted in a becoming spirit, and there was perfect harmony throughout the meeting. The attendanco of tho delegates was very full each day, but on Friday it was raining too much for a largo congregation to assemble. On Saturday there was a large audience from the surrounding country, and religious servieos were conducted at tho stand by Rev. V. Young and others. On Sunday morning there was a Sunday School celebration, and addresses by Mr. Robert Pratt, Rev. A. W. Lamar and Rev. E. C. Rice. Afterwards, there was preaching at the stand and in the church, to accommodate tho immense throng which had assembled. Rev. J. S. Murray preached the missionary sermon at 11 o'clock, and sermons wero deliv? ered by Revs. A. W. Lamar, L. M. Ayer and others, which wero listened to with profound attention. The crowd on Sunday was estimated at five thousand. It was certainly tho largest assemblage of ladies and gentlemen we have seen together since the war, while tho order and decorum were remarkable and exceedingly gratifying. Extra trains were run from Wal? halla, Greenville and Abbeville, and consider? ably enhanced the size of the crowd by their load of precious freight. The hospitality and kindness of the Belton people were fully equal to the task, and throughout the entire meeting tin Ir was a genuine welcome awaiting all Visit? ors in the hearts and homes of tho people of Belton and surrounding country'. Too much praise cannot be awarded them for the excel? lent arrangement of the occasion, and the lib? erality manifested on every sido. The Associa? tion will meet next year with Salem Church, four and a half miles north of Anderson. BRIEF MENTION. Look out for the "Cantata" to-night, and at- j tend one and all, if you wish to be highly en? tertained. Rocky River colored Baptist Association will convene at Label Church, Bickens County, on Friday- next, the 14th inst. Owing to an unexpected pressure of other, matters this week, the tribute of respect from Sandy Springs has been unavoidably crowded out. Mrs. Annie Baily, an aged lady of this Coun? ty, died at her residence on Friday last, after a long and painful illness. The deceased was in the 7i>th year of her age. We are informed that an address will bo de? livered before the Charles Pinckney and Poly? technic Literary Societies, in the Court House, on Friday evening, the 11th September, by the Rev. P. F. Stevens. We are requested to state that a Basket Din? ner will be given in a grove near the residence of Mr. James A. Drake on Saturday next, the l?th inst. Suitable and appropriate addresses will be delivered on the occasion. We are requested to state that the people of the Fork Township are to meet at Double Springs Church, on Tuesday the ISth of August, f ?r the purpose of organizing a Tax Union. All persons, both white and colored, arc invited to attend. On Monday evening last, Mr. M. I). Kenne? dy, while going from his store to his residence, lost ?2<>0 in greenbacks. The bills, we under? stand, were lives, tens and twenties. He oilers $5u reward to any person who will lind and re? turn the amount to him. Improvements are still going on in our midst. Moss it Brown are building an addition to their place of business 20 feet square. It will be two stories in height, and when finished, will ena? ble them to carry on business on a larger scale. Partition walls are to be removed, and the ap? pearance of the interior totally changed. The Grangers in Belton and its vicinity are so much opposed to "middle men,'' that they have prohibited their children from playing marbles, notwithstanding the little fellows havo been trying to "plump" them out from generation to generation; yet, like all other tilings, the game can't bo played without them. Mr. W. H. Cater is at present iu town, so? liciting orders for tho largo and nourishing business houses of A. K. Seago, Wholesale ! Grocer, and G. W. Boroughs ?t Co., Whole? sale Tobacconists, of Atlanta, (Ja. Mr. Cater I is well known in this community as a thor j ough and energetic business man, and was lately engaged with McGrath & Byrum, of this place. lie is the authorized travelling agent of the above named linns. We bespeak for him a liberal patronage in tho way of orders. Fur the Anderson Intelligencer. Mit. EDITOR: I believe the sentiment of An? derson County is in favor of minority repre? sentation, and that every class and condition should participate in the legislative and ad? ministration of the affairs of the State Such is the genius of our government, and we must act in accordance witii these sentiments if we inspire confidence. We have not any consti? tutional provision which guarantees minority representation, but wc can, of ourselves, inau? gurate the system, and in this way prove the fairness of our profession. The ratio of the colored population in the County is about one to three of the while, and in all fairness they ought to have one representative And when they show themselves competent, they ought to have a share iu the County offices. If we would inaugurate this system here, the Coun? ties below would also adopt it, and the result would be that they would return more white representatives. Even if we do not gain numer? ically in this way, it will have a great tendency to break down prejudices of caste and race which, if not abated, will ever produce dissen? sion in the body politic. When prejudice and jealousy shall have been removed, then all classes will reason together for the public weal. Let us prove by our acts that we mean fairness in everything. CONSERVATIVE. For the. Anderson Intelligencer. Mr. Editor: In view of the growing inter? est which attaches to the election of a Senator from our County, please allow the use of your columns to ask William Perry, Esq., if he is a candidate for that position. If the gentleman named is prepared to an? swer this question, the same will be awaited with interest by ' TUREE-AND-TWENTY. For ths Anderson Intelligencer. A Trip lo the Mountains?No. 4. Mr. Editor: Wc last bid you adieu at Tal Iulah. Wc must now resume our journey for | other scenes. After bidding farewell to our new and very pleasant acquaintances, we renewed our journey for scenes beyond. But soon i comes something rather sad. S., our very I pleasant companion, having accompanied us | as far as he purposed, three miles above where we made connection with the Clayton road, with a hearty shake of the hand, and with dry eyes, he pronounced that quaint old word, "good-bye." Of course for a time T. and my? self felt lonely. For the next 7 or S miles, however, over rough and dangerous road, we became so absorbed in self-preservation, that wc had little time to think of friends left be? hind. At one time while descending a very long hill, over a perfect mass of rolling rocks our faithful horse scrambling from one side of the road to the other, and with great difficulty keeping his feet, became very indignant and reared up almost perpendicular, shaking his head ; and had he not been better raised, indi? cated that he would willingly have cursed the managers of the so-called Turnpike. After spending the night with an old ac? quaintance, Major Cannon, for a number of years a representative of Rabun Co., we reached Clayton early Sunday morning, hoping to at? tend church, but all being closed, we devoted ourselves for a little while to what we consid-. ered a benevolent work?in addressing a short article to the North Georgia Herald. It is j true we returned thanks for our safe arrival, but none to the managers of the road. The closing sentences of the article above referred to, which was published, being re-produced are as follows: "We do not exactly understand the meaning of "pike" as use1 in connection with this road, but are inclined to regard it a misnomer. Instead of Turnpike, it might more properly be called the Turnover road. We advise all lady travelers, especially, before proposing to pass this way, to have their lives insured, and by all means leave the children at home." We spent quite a pleasant day at Clayton ; formed some acquaintances that we hardly ex? pected. The village appears somewhat dilapi? dated, but the grand scenery around seems to amend for all. If that Blue Ridge Railroad could be completed, it would certainly become a delightful summer resort. They seem quite hopeful that ere long, if South Carolina would not help them, Georgia would. There are two Railroads in contemplation, one from Elberton and the other from Athens, Ga., each verging to that point, thence to Rabun Gap, both in process of construction. All seemed, however, to prefer the Blue Ridge Railroad, if possible. But more of this subject again. Late in the afternoon we passed on to Rabun Gap, and spent the night very pleasantly with Mr. Scruggs. Wc were now at the head of Tennessee Valley, which we entered early next morning. We could hardly realize at this point, either evening or morning, that we were in the midst of summer. How soundly you may sleep, and how much to enjoy during the day. In passing down this valley there were many things that arrested our attention. First, the wonderfully rapid growth of the stream ; rising at the Gap from mere springs, and five miles below it is justly termed a river. Then the extent of the valley, both in length and breadth?wc suppose one-half to three fourths of a mile, seemingly quite fertile. The mountain scenery on each side being imposing and picturesque. On reaching Franklin, we asked why so much of that rich valley should be out of cultivation. We were informed it was for the want of labor. Wc will stop at Franklin awhile, and if you don't get out of patience, may hear from us again. HILLOCK. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mr. Editor: In my report last week as act? ing clerk and treasurer of the Town of Ander? son, the following names with the amounts an? nexed, did not appear as having paid their town tax. They have paid, and their names did not appear in the report in consequence of failure to enter the names and amounts on the cash Book the day the parties paid. The names and amounts appeared on the assessor's book, and also on the receipt book. The par? ties also held their receipts, and have informed mc of the fact, for which I feel indebted to them, and hope that if there are any other similar cases, that the parties will be kind enough to call my attention to them, for in the hurry to make up the report, I may have made some other mistakes: March 14. J. P. Reed, jr. $ 2.00 " " James Wilson, 5.00 " " Wilson & Reed, 18.40 April 21. R. E. Belcher, 2.50 $27.90 S. M. PEGG, Acting Clerk and Treasurer. Tax Union Notice. Mr. Editor: Please be so kind as to insert in your valuable paper the following notice : At a preliminary meeting of the committee to organize a Tax-payers Union in HopcweU Township on the 5th inst, there being so few present it was thought best not to organize on that day. But in tinier to secure its organi? zation as soon as possible, the following com? mittee, were appointed to draft a Constitution and By-laws?committee to meet at Dr. Car? penter's residence on the 21st inst.: John Har? per, Jas. Guyton, lt. H. Anderson, George Gaillard, W. A. Kcal, F. G. Carpenter, Chcsley Martin, B. O. Martin, Alfred Hicks, L. D. Harris and Jas. Martin. The committee are to present the Constitution and By-laws at HopcweU Church on the 2?th inst. The following arc invited to address the meeting: Cant. .1. A. Hoyt, Hon. J. R. Coch ran, Hun. J. JJ. .Moore and J. L. Orr. M. B. WILLIAMS, JOHN W. GUYTON, 1). STRINGER, R. H. ANDERSON, Organizing Committee. ?-? % ^ ?_ A Card. I am just informed that certain parties aro industriously circulating a report that lam, or will be, a candidate for Probate Judge. I beg leave to state to my friends and the public generally, that such a thought never entered my mind ; and further, I have not the slightest idea of becoming a candidate for that Office. I presume the object that these parties have in view, in circulating that report, will be con-1 sidcrcd too transparent to require further ex posurc. Very respectfully, JOHN WILSON I Anderson C. Jf., August 11, 187 1. j ? > I????i??1????^? For the Anderson Intelligencer. j To the Voters of the Third Congression? al District of South Carolina. j FET,LOW-ClTlZEXS : I offer myself as a* can? didate for your votes in the election which : takes place in November next, to select a I member of Congress for this Congressional i District. i j Deplorable as is the condition of the State^ I think you will agree with me that a State party organization docs not promise us relief ; In the whole State the Republican party is in a majority, although that majority is undoubt? edly enormously exaggerated. But, still, an organized party opposition brings the Republi? can party to the support of its candidates in every portion of the State, and thus where we are locally strong, we are not allowed simply to fight our own battles, but are forced into conflict with the whole strength of the Repub? lican organization. T'-Torse still, in the present condition of national parties, a State party organization is sure to be misrepresented as being an opposition, not to the iniquitous ad? ministration of the Republican party in South Carolina, but as an opposition to the Republi? can party of the Union, and especially to the administration of Gen. Grant, and the prejudi? ces and power of the Federal Government are thus enlisted against us. Now, I am perfectly safe in saying that, at present, to the people of this State, Federal politics arc obsolete. Their one absorbing, vital interest is the hon? est administration of the State Government, and they ask for power ouly so far as events have proved that power in the hands of the property-holders and tax-payers of the State is absolutely necessary to secure such honest administration. And they need representation in Washington, to be heard before the Congress of the Nation and by the President, in order that the truth as to their condition and feelings should be known ; in order that the influence of the General Government shall not be used against them, in entire misconception of their sentiment and their purpose. This representa? tion has been purposely and pertinaciously de? nied us. Take your own Congressional Dis? trict as an illustration. Whatever may be the strength of the Republican party in the whole State, or in other portions of the State, here certainly they are not a majority. That there are some Republicans, I admit?some of them selected without reference to party affiliations ?holding County offices and scats in the Leg? islature, and they have proved useful and faithful officers. This condition of things was well known to the Republican Legislature, when last winter it undertook there-districting of the State. What did it do? The Act of Congress, of 1SG2, required that each Congres? sional District should he composed of "contig? uous territory.'7 So when they had grouped to? gether Oconee, Pickens, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens aud Xewberry, in which a reasonable ellbrt would have secured the people such a representative as they really desired, they added Rich land, which is not "contiguous ter? ritory ;" which touches the rest of the District at no one point, simply and only because Rich land was entirely in the hands of the Repub? lican party, and experience had shown that any number of Republican votes could be manufactured to order in that County to meet the requirements of a contested election. This Congressional District, has, therefore, for the express purpose of excluding you from repre? sentation, been constructed in deliberate and fraudulent violation of the law of the land. If there were no other issue, this is one which you ought to make in vindication of the su premcst right which belongs to free men, and one in which you can appeal from the narrow and selfish tyranny of the Republican party of the State, to the justice and to the lawful au? thority of the Republican party of the Union But there arc other reasons why you should earnestly endeavor to secure for yourselves a fitting representation. The section of the State in which we live and with which our fortunes arc identified, is the only one in which I there is marked evidence of material improve? ment. We have a homogeneous population, the advantages of our soil and climate offer sure if slow inducements to immigration, our population is increasing, and the opening of new channels of communication is fast bring? ing this up-country, hitherto so isolated, into direct relations with our neighbors, West and North. Old party issuos are fast dying out. Those which are shaping themselves in the future are financial and industrial questions, in which we, .as an almost exclusively agricul? tural country?especially a country of small farmers?arc directly interested, we do not want as representatives political adventurers, foreign or native. We want men owning our own soil, bound to us by ties ef neighborhood and blood, who know us, our ways and our in* terests. Believing this ; believing that nothing is to be gained by party organization and complica? ted issues ; believing that if anything is to be accomplished, some one man must begin and bear the burden of the contest, I come before you, simply as one citizen asking of his fellow citizens their confidence and support. The ! argument I wish to make to you, I cannot make in this shape without wearying your patience. I will speak to you and say what I have to say, face to face, as soon as I can make my arrange? ments to commence this canvass. In the meantime, I submit myself to your considera? tion, merely stating the three following propo i sitions as an outline of the ground 1 shall 1 occupy: 1st. With the Republican party of the Union I have no controversy. I do not be? long to it, but the issues upon which we have differed, have drifted out of practical consider? ation. Our misfortune has been that this great party, with its immense power and its heavy responsibility, never comprehended the true j temper or the real condition of the South, for the simple reason that since the war the South has never been represented in the councils of the Nation. I think that the policy of recon? struction was harsh and unwise. I doubt if , to-day any thoughtful Republican thinks other? wise. But it is not surprising or unnatural I that it should have been so. At any rate what has been done, has been done. We have lived through it. What we have the right to ask of I the Republican party to-day is, that what wc honestly are, that wc shall be represented at i Washington to be. If we have become Repub? licans, then by all means let our representative be a republican. If we have not, then let the Republican party of the Union refuse to strengthen the hands of a faction in the State ! which, for corrupt purposes and by fraudulent I means, stifles the true voice of the Stab', be j trays its true interests, and misrepresents its I real sentiment. This State cannot be redeemed I from the hideous misrule under which it is perishing, except by the co-operation of the I General Government with those who represent' really its property, its intelligence and its character. And these two powers will never understand each other until we have at Wash? ington just such complete and honest represen? tation as we are entitled to in a fair election. And it is the interest of the National Republi? can party and of the whole country, no less than ours, that this should be secured. 2nd. I have no war to make upon Gen. Grant's administration. I do not know Gen. Grant. I have not been in Washington since he has been President. But I know this, that between you and the National policy of Gen. Grant, foreign or domestic, there is not a sin? gle issue to make you enemies. !So absorbed have we been iu our own miserable condition, that most of those issues have passed us entire? ly disregarded, and upon none of them is there room for more than an amicable and honest difference of public opinion. The difficulty between Gen. Grant and yourselves is precisely the difficulty between the .State and the Na? tional Republican party. A corrupt oligarchy, who have got possession of the offices of the State, and who, so far, have successfully held control of the mass of ignorant voters who compose the majority, have interposed between you and him. He is never allowed to hear the truth. Private whisperings and public misrep? resentation, color and distort every fact before it reaches him. And I can well understand how, with the best intentions, an overburdened President is forced to rely on official represen? tation, which, under our political system, are almost authoritative. Our official representa? tion in Washington is but a part of the same machinery by which the State is governed. Senators and members are made by the same power which makes venal members of the Legislature and defaulting County Treasurers, and the same influence which corrupts the ballot-box at home, closes the door of the White House to you at the Capital. Your po? sition towards the administration ought to be I one not of pronounced antagonism, but of per? fect independence. Whoever represents you ought to be free to give to Gen. Grant's ad? ministration a cordial support when he believes it right, and a temperate and respectful oppo? sition when he believes it wrong. As I said before, the political issues which are coming are not tinctured with the bitterness of the past, and should be dealt with on their own merits. It is, of course, desirable that the Pres? ident should feel and manifest a kinder sym? pathy with the distressed condition of the State, and that he should be disabused of the im? pressions so persistently and maliciously made, that there is an incurable personal hostility to him among the people of this State. But this you never can accomplish unless you can se? cure a fitting representation in Washington. 3rd. Lastly, I refuse to acknowledge the Re? publican party, as it calls itself, of South Caro? lina, as the representative either of the people of the State or of the Republican party of the Nation. It is simply the government of a compact and adroit close corporation of office? holders. I do not propose to denounce them. Abuse is in my opinion a very inefficient weapon, and besides, if I wished, I could find no language of such vehement denunciation as the terms in which they speak of each other. If their present differences continue, we shall soon know what they are from themselves. I shall leave them to write each others epitaphs. But the result of their government, confessed by themselves and open to the world, is before us. The industry of the State paralyzed, i:s credit destroyed, its people demoralized, its character degraded. With all this we have had nothing to do. We have been exclud d from power or place, and our only privilege has been to endure. Opposition to them is neither opposition to the interests of the people of the State, nor to the Federal Administra? tion, nor to the National party which controls the Government, but simply the duty of all men who believe that honesty and decency are the necessary accompanyments of well or? dered government. 1 believe that there are men in the party who are mortified and disgusted at its reckless and ruinous policy; but as yet they have given no evidence of either their power or resolution to reform it. And surely no sincere and substantial reform can be inaugurated by the deliberate and fraud? ulent violation of the law in creating the Con? gressional District, or by forcing upon us can? didates chosen for past services in the disgrace? ful history of the party, and who neither share our interests, reflect our opinions, nor represent our character. I believe that it is in your power by, a vigo? rous and united effort to begin the deliverance of the State. Even if defeated now, you can prepare the way for future and certain success, ft may very possibly be that I am not the most fitting man to attempt to lead you. If, after the movement is commenced, you can find a better leader, take him, and I will be content to follow. In the meantime, I shall name as soon as possible the times and places where I will address you, and I will be glad of the aid and support of any, especially among the young men of the Congressional District, who may feel inclined to give me their confidence and assistance. WM. HENRY TRESCOT. Hazleieood, near Pendfefon, Aug. 10, 1S74. FORMATION OF TAX UNIONS. Pen-dleton, S. C, May 8th, 1874. A meeting of the citizens of Pendletou Town j ship was this day held at Pendleton, for the purpose of organizing a Tax Union. J. B. Sitton, Esq., was called to the Chair, and G. G. Richards requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting^ and Capt. E. G. Roberts read, for the informa? tion of those present, the Constitution adopted by the Tax Union of Anderson C. H. Maj. Gco# Seaborn then moved that the Chair appoint a Committee of three, to nominate permauent officers, which was carried, and the following gentlemen were appointed: Maj. Geo. Sea? born, Capt. William Simpson and T. S. Cray ton. The Committee reported as follows: For President, J. B. Sittou ; for Vice President, W. H. D. Gaillard; for Secretary, G. G. Rich ? ards ; for Treasurer, Col. C. Randall; for Execu? tive Committee, Capt. E. G. Roberts, Capt. P. McPhail, A. B. Bowden, Esq., T. S. Crayton, Esq., and-. The Committe re? commended that the blank be filled hereafter by some influential colored man. On motion of Mr. B. E. Seaborn, the nominations were ac? cepted by the meeting. On motion of Capt. E. G. Roberts, the Constitution of the Ander? son Tax Union was adopted. A roll was then opened, and about forty persons signed the Constitution. Capt. E. G. Roberts and D. B. Sloan, Esq., were appointed to represent this Union in the County Tax Union. On motion of Capt. E. G. Roberts the President was re? quested to issue an address to the tax-payers of this Township, to be published with the pro? ceeding.5! of this meeting, in the Charleston News and Courier, and the Anderson Intelligen? cer. The meeting adjourned to Saturday the 22nd inst. J. B. SITTON, Chm'n. G. G. Richards, Sec'y. TO THE CITIZENS OF PEND I ETON TOWNSHIP. When we consider the purposes for which Governments arc instituted, and reflect upon the shameful manner in which our State Gov? ernment has been- administered for the past six years, wc are astonished that such a state of things has been allowed to exist for so long a time. It is now certainly the duty of every citizen to lay aside personal preferences, and exert himself to (he extent of his ability, to save the Slate from this load of corruption and prevent anarchy amongst us. Singly we can do but little, united we may accomplish a groat deal. To secure unity of sentiment and action among all classes of the citizens of the State who desire good Government, the organization of Tax Unions iu every Township of the Slate has been advised. The objects of these Unions j are, a reduction of taxation and an honest ap? propriation and disbursement of the public ; funds. They advocate the principle of no par j ticular sect or political party, but harmony ; among the people and good Government to all. ; A few of the citizens of Pendleton Township, pursuant to a call of a Committee met in the I Fanners Hall, at Pendleton, on Saturday the I 8th inst., and organized the Pendleton Tax Union ; and by resolution, the proceedings of the meeting ordered to be published. Now for and by authority of the Pendleton Tax Union, I cordially invite, and earnestly request, all the tax-paying citizens of Pendleton Township, white and colored, of all political parties, who d ?'re good Government, to send in their names through one of the officers of this Union, by or before the next meeting, to be held at Pendleton on Saturday the 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, A. M., and work diligently with us for the accomplishment of these great and lauda? ble objects of common interest to all. Respectfully, &c., J. B. SITTON, President Pendleton Tax Union. Fair Oaks Tax Union. A meeting of the citizens of Savannah Town? ship was held at Cunningham's Mill on Tues? day August 4th, for the purpose of organizing a Tax Union. H. B. Major was called to the Chair, and M. C. Parker requested to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting was ex? plained by the chairman, and a Constitution offered and adopted. The meeting then pro? ceeded to organize a permanent Union, and the following officers were elected: Dr. M. C. Parker, President; H. B. Major, Vice Presi? dent; Capt. P. K. Norris, Secretary; A. F. Shearer, Treasurer; A. N. Saunders, J. L. 0. Shaw, Samuel Cunningham, James B. Cun? ningham and Moses Cunningham, Executive Committee. A number of names was then en? rolled, and it was resolved to have a meeting in the way of a Pic Nie on Friday the 21st inst. A committee consisting of P. K. Norris, A. F. Shearer and A. N. Saunders, were appointed to invite the following speakers for the occasion: Maj. John B. Moore, James L. Orr, Capt. J. A. Hoyt, Maj. W. W. Humphreys, W. S. Brown, E. B. Murray and others. The following Committee of Arrangements was then appointed to superintend the man? agement of the Pic Nie: Gentlemen.?H. B. Major, A. N. Saunders, George Stewart, Edward Brown, J. B. Cunning? ham, M. T. Glenn, E. J. Earle, Moses Jones, Samuel Cunningham, Samuel Williford, Wm< Jones and A. E. Scuddy. Ladies.?-Mrs. P. K. Norris, H. B. Major, Samuel Williford, A. E. Scuddy, George Stew? art, Sr., J. R. Earle, A. M. Holland, Misses Mattie Cunningham, Lizzie Norris, Fannie Mages, Birdie Gregg, Julia Allen, Lucy Thomp? son, Fannie Burriss and Sallie Clinkscales. The public generally, and the ladies especi? ally, are invited to attend with their baskets. Last Gift Concert Postponed. The announcement of the postponement of the last gift couccrt of the Public Library of Kentucky will not sur? prise the public. In Gov. Branilctt's card, published be? low, he gives leasons for it which will be acccptocf without question by every one. The management in>ffei? Instance, consulting the interests of tieket-ookiers and those de? signing to Income ticket-holders, have not waited until the last day \t> make this announcement. It isoinnecessa ry to review the causes which have necessitated this ac? tion, as they are fully recited in Governor Bramlett's card. The promptness and "frankness with which the public baTO been made aware of the intention of the manager will meet with the hearty commendation of every one and excite such a new interest and confidence in the schome and ability of the manager to perform what he promises, that there can be no doubt that o? the day specified the hist concert will be a full-one. postponement ?AST GIKT CONCERT?A CARD 70 TUB PVBLIC. The announcement of th<> postponement of the. fifth and last concert of the Public Library of Kentucky to the 30th November, I am satisfied, will surprise few and disappoint uone of the friends and patrons of the enter? prise. Indeed, any other course would create dissatisfac? tion. With a precedent of a postponement uf each of the four concerts which have alreadv been gi.'en, the public ave very naturally and reasonably expected that in this, by far the largest scheme of the series and the largest ever offered to the world, the same course would be fol? lowed, and there are thousands all ovor the country who are only waiting for the setting of a crtain fired day for the drawing before sending in their orders. The sales of tickets to this date have been highly satisfactory, and & large drawing might be had on the :Jlst of July, but feel? ing assured that a short postponement would enable us to close out the remainder of the tickets aud make the drawing a full one, we have adopted the course which has evidently been anticipated, and which must eventuate most satisfactorily tu all. Now that the day of the drawing fx absolutely deter? mined, there remains no further occasion for delay, and I would urge the friends of the enterprise, who intend to purchase tickets, to send in their orders, as it will tax my office to its utmost capacity to accomplish all that is to bo done in the short time which remains for the sale of tickets. TU0S. E. BRAMLETT, Agent and Manager. ASSOUXCEHENTS. For the House of Representatives. #31* Tlie friends of JAMES L. ORR, Esq., respectfully nominate him as a snitable candi? date for the House of Representatives at the next election. jC?- The friends of Capt. H. R. VAXDIVER would beg leave to suggest him as a suitable person to represent Anderson County in tho House of Representatives. The friends of Maj. THOMAS H. RUSSELL announce him as a candidate for tho Lcgislatnro at tho ensuing election. Emi? nently conservative in all his views, he has the experience, ability, integrity, energy and inde? pendence to make a most useful Representative. For County Commissioners. The following ticket for County Commis? sioners of Anderson is respectfully nominated, viz: O. IT. P. FANT, .70S IIP A JAMISON, WM. M. LEAVELL, And will be supported at tho next election by MANY VOTERS. For School Commissioner. ?$r The friends of ELIAS Z. BROWN re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for tho office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. piS" The friends of Cor.. W. S. SHAW re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for School Commissioner for this County at tho ensuing election. Tho many friends of Catt. TITOS. P. BENSON announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. For the Senate. ptr- The many and earnest friends of Maj. JOHN B. MOORE nominate him as a candi? date for the office of Senator at the next elec? tion. For Judge of Probate. ?&> The friends of Maj. W. W. HUM? PHREYS announce him as a candidate for re? election to theo'ffico of Probate Judge of An? derson County. Tor Congress. The friends of (i KS. J. W. IIARRISOX, with? out reference to party, call upon him to allow bis name to be used as a candidate for Congress from this Congressional District at tho ensuing election. t Saution ! - In our changeable climato, coughs, colds, and diseases at the throat, lungs, and chest will always prevail. Cruel consumption will claim its viribus. These diseases, if at? tended l<> in time, can bo arrested and enred, Tho remedy is Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.