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Tributes of Re? spect, and all personal Communications or matters of in? dividual interest, will be charged for at advertising rates Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of religious character, are respectfully solicited, ami will b inserted gratis. _ _ THUESDAY MOBNINS, ATT6. 20, 1S74, Tax Unions?Its Objects and Ends. The idea of Tax Unions is not a new one, but has existed in history for a very long time. From their constituent parts they can only be called into usefulness in stirred up times, when the regular order of government has been chang? ed, and when tho better portion and more solid and substantial has been forced below, and the lighter, trashy substances float above. Or, in other words, when property and intelligence is crowded into the background, and ignorance aud profligacy gains the ascendancy, then have the intelligent, honest and wealthier'portions of a government been forced tobiud themselves together in solid union, to resist the unjust abuse and profligate extravagance of men who govern but for their own benefit, and ignore every principle of equity to their constituents. We find in Roman history a league of the wealthy men, against the demagogue consuls of j that day, when as much as one-tenth of their property was demanded as a revenue for the gov? ernment. The formation of Tax Unions in Bos? ton, Mass., was the fisst blow for American In? dependence. "The Stamp Act," "The Tea Tax," and such other enormities, were the mo? tive powers. The colonies had no power in levying the taxes; they had no representatives, and not one dollar of the levy was spent for thair improvement. These Tax Unions scut petitions which were denied; they sent dele? gations which were derided and scoffed at, so they refused to pay taxes, the culmination of whieli was the Revolution. The Union de? veloped strength, unity and action, for it was composed of the honesty and property of the country, and when these were joined, it carried every thing before it. The Tax Unions of to day are composed of the honest men of the country, who are tired of having their hard earnings taxed, and torn away from them, to fill the pockets of men who have not a single interest identical with theirs; who have be? come politicians but to defraud their constitu? ents, and hold office, not to serve their country, but to further their ends, and for their self aggrandizement. They are opposed to the ex isting'fraudulent rings, and their systematical defalcations, and are in favor of honest and de? termined reform. It is the business of every member who belong to these Tax Unions to look after and over the public officials, and when any thing goes wrong, to report it to the Tax Union to which he belongs, and that Union will have the delinquent prosecuted and sent to the Penitentiary if he is convicted. Now, we have seen the purpose and intents oj these Unions, let us see if they will be able to accomplish any thing. * As we have seen they are composed of the best men?men of houe?ty, of intelligence and property. Now, having these to back a just and proper motive, will any one suppose that their efforts will be futile? Injustice and op? pression may triumph for a while, but they doom themselves by their own iniquities, aud justice, and truth, and right, will prevail. Some main? tain that being numerically in the minority, they can effect nothing. But we answer, they will not be numerically in the njrinlrity. Their objects are perfectly non-political, and men of every political creed are joining, aud will continue to join, until every honest man in the country will enroll his name in favor of reform, and aj better government. The Tax Unions do not ask for a Democrat or a Republican to be placed in office because of their political faith ; but they ask that honest men be put in office, and they intend to prosecute any man whose acts have not honesty stamped on his face. Before this, no strong, united efforts have been made against those scoundrels who have plun? dered this State ad libitum. A little remon? strance, but no action. Now, a determined ef? fort is to be made to regulate and put down the abuses which exist^in every department of the State Government, and it behooves every honest man who has either his own future wel? fare, or the prosperity of the State at heart, to lend a helping hand to the correction of these abuses, and to enter these Tax Unions zealous? ly, and with a determination that two years from now, this old State shall not be a stench in the nostrils of the United States, and offen? sive to every honest man in the Uuiou. ? ^ -? ? ? The Coming Contest. There-is at present before the people of this State, a question of momentous importance, which they will have to decide upon, either for their weal or woe, before the coming election for State officers. Ever since the inauguration of R. K. Scott as Governor of South Carolina, State affairs have been getting worse and worse. Reform has ofttimes been promised the people, but never given, and now to-day wc stand as j near the verge of ruin and desolation as any people, even the most oppressed of ancient or modern times. Reform is promised to us, even now, in this our last extremity, and can wc be? lieve that it will be brought about after vre have been duped, swindled and ground down un? der the heavy heel of taxation and tyranny, for lo these mauy years. Tho people of the up-country have already accepted the terms laid down and the position allotted to them by the government of tho United States; and, now, to-day, the general government in all its \ republican magnanimity, weeps at the wrongs j imposed upon us, and is determined to do some- j thing in our behalf, provided an honest reform : in our State government is not effected at the ' coming election. How did it happen that the 1 State became in debt, when so many different kinds of bonds were issued aud made use of; seemingly for State purposes? Why is it that we are taxed so heavily to support a myth,! for, according to all accounts, our public mon- I ies are not disposed of to better our condition, I either financially or politically? The whole [ I i ir ?mau ?imiiMMiBinMiMi in ??mr ? r- -_ of our wrongs during the past two years have been laid at the feet of the State Executive , Chief, but in our opinion, allowing that all that j is alleged against him be true, we must admit; I that as in the well devised government of the ? i United States, after which model the various I ! State governments were formed, the legislative and the judiciary are powerful checks against j the nefarious acts which might be committed J by the Executive. Of the latter branches, of both the general and State governments, the legislative is at once the strongest aud most powerful. Now, it behooves the people of the State to weigh well the issues likely to be brought about by the coming contest, and determine upon good, able and reliable men, for each branch of the legislature, so that when the time arrives for the election, they will be able to send those whom they want, and who will do them the most good. The time has come when party issues should be disregarded, and the entire people unite in one grand effort, for the putting down of fraud and corruption, and the bringing about of an honest and stable form of government. The right steps have already bceu taken in this matter by the people of the up* country ; and, we trust, the day is not far dis? tant when we will all be united, and free from misrule and oppression. Even if a kind Prov? idence makes us prosperous through the medi? um of abundant crops, can we hope to better our political condition when the majority of our people are disunited. Doe3 the present tyrannical government under which we are forced to live, savor of republican principles, of right or of justice? Never before have the people taken such a degree of interest in coun? ty and State affairs as they arc doing at pres? ent, and we are rejoiced to see it, for such is the forerunner of success. Concerning the nomination of a suitable candidate for Gov" ernor, the people should wait for the ac? tion of the Republican Nominating Conven I tion, and ascertain whether or not it is their intention to adhere to the principles of reform, which they have so strenuously advocated, by nominating an able and honest candidate. If not, then unite, and oppose a probable danger? ous crisis to the State, as it would be detri? mental to the interest of the general govern? ment, for the people of the United States to elect a foreigner to the position of President, so it has been, and it will be against our dear? est interests to elect a carpet-bagger to the po? sition of Governor of South Carolina. Let us then be up and doing, striving by our efforts and influence to do all we possibly can to bring about the desired change. Let us not be rash, or form our judgments too hastily, but rather weigh well what we are about to undertake, and do it With a will, and rest assured that we will meet with success sooner or later. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editok. DEATH We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Ezekiel George, an old and highly respected lady of our town, which sad event occurred about 11 o'clock, Sunday night last. Mrs. George has been sufl'ering for a long time from I the effects of a cancer, which finally termina? ted her existence. She bore her long and pain? ful illness with Christian fortitude and resigna? tion. She was at the time of her death in the oSth year of her age. Our sympathies are with her bereaved family and friends, who will long have cause to mourn her loss. She was interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at 5 o'clock on Monday evening last. .1 DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM. AVe learn that on Friday last, the section of country around Roberts' Church, in this County, was visited by a most destructive hail storm, which destroyed the cotton and corn on on several plantations. Mr. S. J. Barrett, one of the sufferers from the storm, brought to our 1 oflice on Monday last, several stalks of cotton, with all the leaves beaten off, the branches broken, and the bolls cracked and ruined, which she said were fair samples of the way his cot? ton crop was destroyed, lie also informed us that his corn crop, which consisted of twenty five acres were entirely destroyed, and that many \f his neighbors suffered in like manucr. This is indeed bad for our fellow-citizens in that portion of the county, who, one short week ago, were happy in the prospect of making fine crops. The sufTercrs ought certainly to be relieved. THE CANTA TA. This entertainment, entitled the Cantata of "Esther, the beautiful Queen," took place in the Court House on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the 12th and 13th insts., and by the request of a delighted audience on Tuesday evening last. On all these evenings, the Court House was thronged with ladies and gcntle j men, all eager to listen to the music and sing? ing, both of which were rendered in a happy style, and to witness the different acts in this grand drama of the East. The interior of the building was well lighted, the stage beautiful? ly carpeted, and the walls in the back-ground hung with tapestry. The throne, which ap? peared far in the back-ground, was well and beautifully fitted up fur the reception of the King and Queen. The acts commenced at j 8o o'clock, aud ended at 11. The principal characters were as follows : King Ahasuerus, i Mr. A. C. Laughliu ; (.Jtieen Esther, Miss Clara j Broyles ; Hainau, J. D. Maxwell ; Zerish, Miss j Mary Orr; Queen's Attendants, Misses Borstel aud Brown ; Zerish's Attendants, Misses Allen and Reed; Mordecaia, Mr. John Allen; Her? ald, Mr. Thus. Hill; Prophetess, Miss Rosa Webb; Guards, Messrs. Cunningham, Ligon and Webb. These young ladies and gentlemen acted their several parts remarkably well aud elicited \ frequent applause from the audience. The i singing during the acts was very line, partial- j hu ly the voice* of Misses Orr and Broyles. The tragic portion of the drama, where Hainan was ! taken out to be executed, Zerish's great grief; for the loss of her husband, and the supplication to Queen Esther for Hainan's pardon by his daughter, little ina Hill, was done in splendid j style. Altogether the Cantata was ono of the ' finest and best performed, as well as one of the most beautiful and interesting entertainments, that we have witnessed since the war. - - ? ? ? For the last few days a boe-tamer has been performing wonderful feats in his line, oppo? site the store of J. R. Smith & Son. ! I PIC NICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. \ The members of Brondaway Tax Union gave a Pic Xie at Xeal's Creek Church on Friday last, which was, indeed, well arranged and largely attended, there being about three htm dred persons present. A neat stand for the speakers had been erected iu the grove beyond the church, and suitable scats provided for the people the day before. At about 11 o'clock the speaking commenced. The speakers were introduced by Mr. J. W. Prevost, President of the Union, in the following order: Maj. John B. Moore, James L. Orr and E. B. Murray, j Esqrs., who spoke at some length, and in elo? quent and able terms, set forth the advantages to be derived from associating together, in or? der to put down heavy taxes and bring about a better State Government. Messrs. W. S. Brown and T. D. Kennedy were next called upon, and made brief but appropriate speeches, com? mending social gatherings, and advising the people to use all their cherts at the next elec? tion to change the present bad condition of af? fairs. After the speaking, dinner was an? nounced, and all parties moved towards the table, which was situated under some oaks near the church. The table was bountifully sup? plied with edibles of all descriptions, and the dinner was much enjoyed by all. After diuner a meeting was called at the stand, and several names enrolled, making in all over sixty mem? bers. Messrs. P. 6. Acker, W. A. McFail and J. B. Carpenter, were appointed as delegates to the County Union. Later in the afternoon the assemblage broke up and repaired to their homes. One of the best harvest feasts of the season was given at Slabtown, by theSlabtown Grange, on Tuesday last. By an early hour in the I morning, between three and four hundred per? sons had assembled. A speaker's stand beau? tifully decorated with the productions of the soil had been erected, and presented, indeed, a handsome appearance. Around the columns supporting the stand, grape vines were taste? fully entwined, upon which hung in rich pro? fusion, fruits, flowers and other products of mother earth, such as melons, apples, peaches, flowers of the season, corn, cotton, etc., so ar? ranged as to present a beautiful whole. At 11 o'clock, A. M., the members of the different Grange Lodges took their scats in front of the stand, and awaited tho introduction of the speakers. After an appropriate prayer by the Chaplain of Slabtown Grange, the Rev. George Rogers, the chairman, Mr. Wm. Mulligan in? troduced the speakers in the following order : Col. J. W. Livingston, Maj. Thos. H. Russell and Col. W. S. Pickens, all of whom spoke ably and well, thoroughly demonstrating the importance of the Granges, and setting forth the various benefits to be derived in the way of social, educational and financial advantages to the farmer. At the close of the speeches, Col. YV. S. Pickens, in behalf of the Grange, in? vited all to the feast, which was, indeed, boun? tiful, and one that will be long remembered by all who were present. The ladies of Slabtown and the surrounding country deserve great credit for the fine and ample dinner which they furnished. On Saturday last one of the most pleasant Pic Xics of the season was given in the beau? tiful grove near the handsome residence of Mr. James A. Drake, about twelve miles south of this place. Parties from here left.at an early hour in order to escape the heat of midday, and arrived at Mr. Drake's at about 11 o'clock. Quite a number of both ladies and gentlemen had already assembled, and were enjoying them? selves iu the house or walking about the grounds. At about 12 o'clock speaking was announced by Dr. F. A. Rice, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, and the following speakers were introduced in order: Messrs. E. B. Murray, John E. Brca/.eale, W.S. Brown and T. D. Kennedy. The addresses of these gen j llemen were brief but appropriate. They com? mended social unions, praised the growing prosperity of the County, advocated the for? mation of Tax Unions, and set forth the wrongs of South Carolina. The speaking being over, dinner was announced and eaten with pleasure and good appetites. Then came the dessert in the way of water-melons and peaches, which was enjoyed very much. Later in the after? noon all parties repaired to Mr. Drake's house, where music was procured and' dancing com? menced. The dancing was kept up until near sunset, when all persons sought their homes well pleased with their day's pleasures. The kind people of that section, especially the family of Mr. Drake, deserve great credit for their liberal hospitality. We learn that a Tax Union is to be formed in that neighborhood, and another Pic Nie given. A Pic Xic was also given on Saturday last at Williford's Store, and addresses delivered on the occasion by .lames L. Orr, Esq., Maj. John B. Moore, Samuel Johnson, Col. W. D. Wilkes and Gen. J. \V. Harrison. A large number of persons were present, and listened with atten? tion to the. arguments and advice of the speak? ers. A splendid dinner was served up after the speaking, which all enjoyed very much. The whole affair was pleasant aud agreeable, aud every one was well pleased with it. RELIGIO IW SER VICES. The 3rd Quarterly Conference of the Ander? son Station, will be held in the Methodist Church, on Friday night next. The Presiding Elder, Rev. Ii. P. Franks will be present. The sermon to the young, in the series, will be preached by the pastor, Rev. W. \V. Mood, on Sunday night. It being the week of prayer, as recommended by the Bishops, at their last annual meeting. Services may bo expected through the week in the Methodist Church. We are requested to give notice, that there will be services in the Episcopal Church of this place, on Thursday evening next, at 8 o'clock; j on Friday morning at 11 o'clock, and on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The Rite of Confirma? tion will be administered by the Right Rev. Bishop Howe, during the morning services of Friday, and a collection taken up for the ben? efit of the missionary fund of this Diocese. All persons arc cordially invited to attend. * PERSONAL. We had the pleasure of a call on Tuesday last from Maj. Fran/. Melehcrs, of Charleston' Maj. Melehcrs is editor of the Deutsche Zcituny the only German paper published in the State, and is a gentleman of integrity and ability. He is Commissioner of Immigration for the State. His stay in town was limited, on ac? count of business mat ters. BRIEF MENTION. Wc return thanks to Mr. John Cox for a Snc watermelon, which was much enjoyed. Wc return thanks to Col. T. J. Roberts for a : very fine pear, of the winter variety, which weighs from twelve to fourteen ounces. Lumber is fast accuinmulating in the vicini? ty of the University, and is intended tobe used in the erection of a residence for Mr. E. L. Clark. We are informed by the President, A. R. Broyles, Esq., that the Anderson Tax Union will meet in the Court Hquae on Friday even? ing next. We learn that the Rev. W. IT. King has pur- | chased from Mr. A. R. Broyles the plantation | known as the Taylor place, for ?3,000. Mr. J King intends residing there. We received on Monday last, from Col# T. J. Roberts, aboil of cotton fully opened, and showing fine lint. The Col. anticipates making 1,500 lbs. of seed cotton to the acre. All personal communications, all tributes of respect, and all other personal cards sent to us for publication, will be charged for at the reg? ular advertising rates. We cannot surrender our space to them. Bewley & Smith are remodelling and enlarg? ing their storeroom on Depot Street, by taking out the partition wall, and converting two rooms into one. They intend enlarging their business in the fall. We are requested to state that the Belton Township Tax Union will meet at Belton, on Saturday evening, August 22nd, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to the, j County Union, and attending to other business of importance. We have on our table a handsomely printed Catalogue of the Carolina Military Institute, at Charlotte, N. C. This Institution, under the able and efficient management of Col. J. P. Thomas, is destined to become one of the first Military Schools of the South. Some months ago the Town Council with a view, no doubt, to protect the shade trees in the square, caused heaps of earth to be put around their trunks. This caused some of them to die, and now if they wish to protect the remainder, they should cause this earth to be taken away. Osborne & McCully have added to their ex? tensive building a room about 30 feet in length, and which contains eight apartments for the storage of seed cotton. This will give them more room, and enable them to do more in the ginning line. We understand they intend put? ting up another gin in the fall. Wc received from Mrs. Samuel Brown, on Monday last, two bolls of open cotton which were plucked from the field opposite her resi. deuce. These are the first open bolls that wc have seen this season, and bespeak an early cotton crop. We are further informed that about five hundred bolls are opened iu the same field. Wc learn that one day last week the citizens of Abbeville had their curiosities aroused by the arrival in that town of twenty sewing ma? chines, and an engine for the working of the same, all the property of our enterprising young townsman, and sewing machine ''gent, Mr. J. 11. Clarke. John is determined that the ladies must sew. A Photographic Gallery has been established in the Temperance Hall at this place, under the management of Mr. James D. Wilder, an accomplished artist. He is thoroughly prepar? ed to execute all work in his line, and is deter? mined to give general satisfaction to all those who may sit for pictures. See his advertise? ment iu another column. In going to Mr. Drake's, on Saturday last; we had occasion to notice the condition of the roads, which had been worked not more than a week ago, and found them in a very bad con? dition. The fact of the business is, the parties who did the work must evidently have been in a hurry, for here and there were only thrown a few shovels full of dirt, which the next rain will surely wash away. In our opinion, it would not be amiss for one of the County Commission? ers to ride over these roads, sec their condition, aud have them re-worked. .1 BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT. A beautiful monument, executed by Mr. A. F. Chevreux, of Charleston, was erected last week over the remains of the late William C. Davis, formerly of this place, but for the last few year3 of his life of Charleston, in which City he was associated as a partner with the flourishing drug establishment of Dowie, Moise & Davis. The monument is of the finest marble, beauti? fully carved, and is "a wife's tribute of love" to a dearly remembered husband. It reflects great credit on the Sculptor, and is indeed an ornament to the Baptist Cemetery. Wc append extracts from two of the Charleston papers, de? scriptive of the work: A handsome monument, the work of Mr. A. F. Chevreaux, is about to be erected over the last resting place of Mr. William Chiles Davis, a gentleman of cxaltctl moral worth, and a mer? chant of high integrity, who was a partner in the firm of Messrs. Dowie, .Moise & Davis. The monument "a wife's tribute of love." is of the finest American statuary marble, and above the inscription, the cross aud crown are exquisitely carved. A handsome and beautifully polished urn stands at the foot of the base as a recepta? cle for floral offerings of affectionate remem? brance by relatives aud friends, and the monu? ment, in design and workmanship, reflects high credit upon Mr. Chcvreux's taste and skill.? Charleston Chronicle. Mr. A. F. Chevreux, sculptor, has just fin? ished a handsome monument, which is to mark the last resting place of Mr. W. C. Davis, late of the firm of Dowie, Moise & Davis, who died at his home in Anderson sometime ago. The monument is of the finest American marble, and bears an appropriate inscription. It is surmounted by an exquisitely carved cross j and crown in relief, and at the base stands an j urn as a receptacle for the floral offerings that j may be laid at the grave by sorrowing friends j ami relatives. Mr. Davis was a merchant of j sterling integrity and unflagging energy.? j News and Courier. RAILROAD MEETING. A meeting of the Corporators of the Ander? son, Aiken and Port Royal Railroad, was held in the Court House, at 10 o'clock A. M., on Wednesday last. Col. J. It. Cochran was called to the chair, and J. 10. llreazeale, Esq., re \ iptested to act as secretary. The business of j the meeting was then opened, and a committee \ appointed to investigate and determine con ' corning the qualification of proxies. Xinely i eight corporators were represented, either iu person or by proxies. Tim meeting then ad? journed Oi meet at .". I', M. Public Keeling. Willifokj/s Store, Aug. 15, 1874. Tho citizens of Rock Mil is Township met at Willi ford's Store, to hear speeches from dis? tinguished men who were invited to address them on the occasion : On motion, Green D. Williams was called to preside over the meeting, and Dr. J. A. Todd to act as Secretary. The chairman then explained the object of the meeting in a brief manner, and introdnced the speakers in the order named: Mr. J. L. Orr, Maj. John B. Moore, Samuel Johnson, Hon. W. D. Wilkcs and Gen, J. W. Harrison. Without entering into a de? tail or giving even a synopsis of what each speaker said, they all agreed in portraying the miserable condition of our State, brought about by the dishonesty and rascality of high officials, and proposed as a remedy to unite as one man, irrespective of party names, to put down bad men, and elect true and honest men to office. Col. J. R. Cochran who was also invited to at? tend the meeting, and could not be preseut, sent the following letter, which, on motion, was ordered to be published with these minutes. On motion, it was adopted, that tho editors of the Anderson papers be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. GREEN D. WILLIAMS, Chm'u. J. A. Todj), Secretary. LETTER OF HON. JOHN R. COCHRAN. Anderson, S. C, Aug. 15,1874. Friends and Fellow-Citizens : After thanking you for the great compliment conferred upon me in extending an invitation to address you to-day, I will briefly state that circumstances over which I have no control, will prevent my having the honor of meeting with you, and the unpleasant duty of laying before you Carolina's wrongs and misfortunes. I ex? pected at the same time to suggest what I con? ceive to be the remedy for existing evils. I assure you I will do so soon. Owing to the embarrassed condition of my private business caused by my continued absence from home for the last few years, I have not had. the time or mind to give attention to public affairs. I hope in a few days to have my business so ar? ranged that I can devote a large portion of my time to the redemption of South Carolina and the unity of her citizens, be they democrats or republicans, white or black, in one solid column marching on for an honest, just and economi? cal government. To secure this great object should be the aim and study of all her citizens, irrespective of race or color; for it can never be accomplished without both races bury the hatchet of distrust and prejudice, and sit togeth? er under the olive tree of unity, prosperity and peace. I favor united aud persistent action against all manner of misgoVcrnment, and the eradication of fraud and peculation among the representatives of the people. It is time for white and colored to discuss the situation coolly, calmly and dispassionately, and agree to adopt measures of reform and retrenchment, and re? fuse to vote for a candidate for any position, unless you have good reason to believe he has the ability, the courage and integrity to carry out your interests in spirit and in truth. Although 1 desire unity in our State affairs, still, I wish it distinctly understood that I do not ask it at the expense of the rights of the people, or the interests of the upper portion of the State. I will now only mention one great source of trouble, namely: the nomination aud election of unworthy men to the highest posi? tions of honor and trust, by the large republi? can majorities in the lower counties of the State. If the republican party, with its im? mense majority, through its nominating conven? tion, neglect or refuse to accord to us that consid? eration to which wearcentitled,and fail to nom? inate a candidate for Governor upon whose re? cord not even the shadow of suspicion can fall, as being connected with the past reckless and extravagant management of our finances, then it behooves the people of the upper counties to unite aud elect a man whose character and re? cord is unimpeachable. We cannot, and we will not be controlled as heretofore, by the lower portion of the State. Before the war we were controlled by them under the Parish sys? tem, which entitled them to representation ac? cording to the number of slaves owned, conse? quently our interests were, in my opinion, to? tally ignored by that portion of the State. Be? hold the result! Secession, war aud all the train of evils that have followed. 'Tis with pain, I admit, that we are still controlled by the lower counties, and it is time for the white and colored men of upper Carolina to rise up and shake olf these galling shackles which were long worn under democratic influence and power, and are now being firmly riveted on us and our children by the nomination and elec? tion of unworthy men by those counties. If they will persist in this unjust aud oppres? sive course, wc of the upper counties must unite as one man, putting party issues in the back ground, and iu this way compel them to nominate and vote for bet? ter men, or lose all their political power in the State. As wc stand to-day, the upper por? tion of the State is utterly powerless, from the fact that wo are divided, while in the lower counties they have large republican majorities, giving them entire control of the State. When united, we will be in a position to combat them, and defeat the monstrous wrongs heaped upon the people. We cau by this course force them to give us better meu, which they will do, if from no other motive, than fear and poli? cy. 1 consider the Tax Unions the most effi? cient means of bringing about that unity and strength which will secure this most desirable end. Let white and colored join hearts and hands iu this great ??Union." I feel that i: may result iu much good and will certainly do no harm. Therefore, they have my unqualified approval, aud my whole power shall be thrown in their favor, provided they remain non-par* tizati, and party issues are not considered or discussed in their deliberations. Again thankingyou, gentlemen, for the hon? or shown me, and assuring you that I appre? ciate it, with a promise to lay before you very soon a full account of my stewardship, with my policy and plans for the redemption of Carolina, I have the honor to be vour most obedient servant, JOHN It. COCHRAN. The Tax Union of Garvin Township. At a meeting of the tax-payers of (jlarvin Township, held at l>ishop's Branch on Satur? day, August 1"). a Tax Union was organized to bo known as "The Tax Union of Garvin Town? ship," and the following officers were elected : President, K. W. Sin/spun; Vice President, Larkill .Newton; Secretary and Treasurer, .1. P. Glenn ; Kxccutivc Committee, R. \V. Simp? son, Lark in Newton, Frank (Wenn, Win. Wat? kins and David Watkins. Delegates to the County Union, R. \Y. Simpson, ex officio, Win. Henry Troseot and ('apt. James Wifborn. The meeting adjourned to meet on the last Saturday in August, the 2iHh, at Maj. David Watkins, and instructed the President to pub? lish an address to the tax-pavers of the Town? ship. R. W. SIMPSON, Chm'n. J. P. Clknn.'Scc. adduess. The Tax Union of (iarvin Township calls the attention of the tax-payers of the Township to the fact of its organization, and the importance of united and, if possible, unanimous action. The purposes of the Association are publicly declared in the Constitution, and there is not a citizen who is not deeply interested in there ac? complishment. All which they desire to effect is the honest and economical administration of the State Ctovernnient, and to put that Govern? ment into the hands of competent men of recognized character and intelligence. This end thev propose to reach by legal, orderly and peaceful means. The immediate object of t?)e Association is to provide an organization by which the public opinion of ail the lax-payers of the State may lie concentrated, and such action taken as com? mends itself to the judgment and discretion of all. It is specially important, therefore, that all be represented. The duty of joining tho Union is earnestly recommended to the consid? eration of such of the tax-payers as have not already enrolled their names, and they are all, without distinction of race or color, invited to attend tho next meeting of the Garvin Tax Union, which will be hold on Saturday, 2Gth August, at Maj. David Wat kins. R. W. SIMPSON, President. TAX UNION OF ROCK MILLS TOWN? SHIP. A Tax Union was formed at Williford's Store on the 8th inst., under the above name. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: J. J. Gilmer, Esq., President; Tapley Anderson, Vice President; J. A. McClesky Treasurer; J. A. Todd, Secretary. Executive Committee?B. Frank Cray ton, J. W. Shearer, L. O. Williford, John Martin and A. B. Skel ton. The following delegates were elected to the County Union: Dr. J. A. Todd and James McLees. Forty-six members were enrolled. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, by Rev. W. T. Martin, August 13th, 1S74, in the Baptist Church, at Friendship, Anderson County, Mr. G. GRIFFIN CASOK and Miss MARY ANN DAVENPORT, daugh? ter of Mr. Francis Davenport. All of Green vill County. On Aug. 5th, by the Rev. Win. Hayues, D. D., Mr. RICHARD PINSON and Miss ALICE C. eldest daughter of Thos. A. Wideuian. All of Dallas Co., Texas. Abbeville papers please copy. To the Voters of Anderson County. I will, on saleday of next month, tho 7th September, address such of the voters of this County as will do me tho honor to attend, at the Court House in Anderson, in reference to the coming Congressional election. WM. HENRY TRESCOT. ANN OUNCE AIENTS. For tiic House of Representatives. pgr The friends of JAMES L. ORR, Esq., respectfully nominate him as a suitablo candi? date for the House of Representatives at tho next election. psr Tho friends of Capt. H. R. VANDIVER would beg leave to suggest him as a suitablo person to represent Anderson County in the ?House of Representatives. PS* The friends of Maj. THOMAS H. RUSSELL announce him as a candidate for the Legislature at the ensuing election. Emi? nently conservative in all his views, he has tho experience, ability, integrity, energy and inde? pendence to make a most useful Representative. We beg leave, respectfully, to nomi? nate JOSEPH COX, Esq., as a suitable candi? date for the House of Representatives. BELTON. ?S- The many friends of M. E. MITCHELL respectfully announce him as a candidate for the Legislature at the ensuing election. Ma. Editor: We, voters of Anderson Co., believe that it is our imperative duty to use al* tho power we have through our franchise, to put a stop to fraud and rascality, and work earnestly for a reform in the government of S. C, by electing intelligent, honest and faith? ful representatives. Therefore the many friends of R. W. SIMPSON, Esq., do respect? fully be.j; leave to place his name before the people of Anderson County as a suitable per? son to represent them in the next Legislature MANY VOTERS. For School Commissioner. j7&~ The friends of ELIAS Z. BROWN re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for tho oflico of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. p?r The friends of Col. W. S. SHAW re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for School Commissioner for this County at tho ensuing election. ??r The many friends of Capt. THOS. P. BENSON announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of School Commissioner of Anderson Countv at the next election., For the Senate. Tho many and earnest friends of Maj. JOHN B. MOORE nominate him as a candi? date for the oftice of Senator at tho next elec? tion. For Judge of Probate. 08* The friends of Maj. W. W. HUM? PHREYS announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of Probate Judgo of An? derson County. For Congress. The friends of Gen. J. W. HARRISON, with? out reference to party, call upon him to allow his name to be used as a candidate for Congress from this Congressional District at the ensuing election. For County Commissioners. The following ticket for County Commis? sioners of Anderson is respectfully nominated, viz: O. IT. P. FANT, JOSHUA JAMISON, WM. M. LEAVELL, Vnd will be supported at the next election by MANY VOTERS. PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY. JAS. D. WILDER, Artist, In TEMPERANCE HALL, Anderson, C. H. a KINDS of PHOTOGRAPHIC work, A. either plain or colored of any size, exc eoted in the latest and best styles of the art. PORI3NOOS the uest time for sitting. Pictures of the Bishops of the M. E. Church, South, in group, for sale?four sizes. KS- Will remain for a SHORT TIME only. Aug. lit), 1S74 6 2 HENRY BISC1I0FF & CO., Wholesale Grocers, and dealers ix CAROLINA RICE, Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco, Sea., ?See., ?&c, 197 and 199 East Bay Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Sole Agents for South Carolina for the Sale of OLD VALLEY WHISKEY. Aug 20,1871 6 6m