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HOYT & CO., Pbopkijetoks. JAMES A. HOYT, Editor. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.?Two Doiaaks pcran nuni, ami Onk Dollai: for six months. Payment in ad? vance secures the paper/re?! of postage. Subscriptions are not taken lor u less period than six months. Liberal deductions made to clubs of ten or more sub? scribers. RATES OF ADVERTISING.?One Dollar per square of one inch for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square for subsequent insertions less than three months. No ad? vertisement counted less than a square. Liberal contracts will be made with those wishing to advertise for three, six or twelve mouths. Advertising by contract must be confined to the immediate business of the firm or individual contracting. Obituary Notices exceeding five lines. Tributes of Re? spect, and* alt personal communications or matters <>>' in? dividual interest, will be charged for at advertising rates. Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be jjscrtedgratis. ^ ^_?. ' Tuesday mobnins," aug. 27, isri County Tax UniGn. The delegates from the subordinale Tax Unions in Anderson County, are requested to assemble in the Court House on Monday, 7th day of September, (salcday,) at 12 o'clock, M., for the purpose of organizing a County Tax Union. It is hoped every Township will be fully represented. --C?o - Editorial Correspondence. Allatoona, Ga., Aug. 22,1874. 1 As many of our readers know, this place is" located in Bartow County, on the line of the State Road, in the centre of a good farming region, and surrounded by mineral wealth of untold capacity. The present year has not been entirely favorable for ..he farming com? munity, as the heavy freshets in the early spring retarded operations to a great extent? ! and good stands of corn and cotton were not obtained until late in the season. A few weeks ago, however, the prospect was exceedingly fiue, when a drought set in and has continued up to the present time. Good rains were iu sight yesterday afternoon, and many sections were relieved thereby, but only a slight shower felLhereto freshen the wilted and suffering cotton. One of the finest fields of cotton I have seen this year is just across the road, and there is uo doubt that the drought has in? jured this field twenty-five per cent. These facts serve to show the ups and downs of a farmer's life, and it is no wonder that many are so easily discouraged aud disheartened when disaster overtakes their crops. The mineral resources of this region are yet undeveloped for the most part, but a considera? ble business in iron has been built up in this vi? cinity. The Bartow Iron Works are located within two miles of this place, and form an interesting feature to persons unaccustomed to such enterprises. The large number of opera? tives are domiciled in neat cottages, making quite a village around the works. In company with a friend; I visited the premises one night last week, to witness the operation of the fur? naces, which are kept in full blast the entire twenty-four hours. Two sets of hands are em? ployed, working twelve hours each, and a "run" is made every eight hours. The time selected by us included 9 o'clock at night, when the metal is drawn from the furnace aud properly moulded for shipment. The iron ore is brought from an adjacent hill by a narrow gauge railroad, aud a supply of water is ob. tained through pipes from au elegant spring on another hill. We did not ascertain the exact use of so much water, where it was desirable to keep everything in a full blaze and uninter? rupted flame of fire, beyond the fact that a monster engine propelled the huge machinery, but this alone does not afford an explanation of the immense supply of water. A glance at the hands when at work, however, suggested the idea that it would require sundry ablutions for them to appear in their natural color, for the white men are made black, and the black men are made several degress blacker. Pro? portionate parts of iron ore, coal and lime rock are weighed and mixed, and then transported by an elevator some thirty feet to a platform at the mouth of the furnace, and every fifteen minutes a "charge" is dumped into the huge receptacle, au enormous valve is opened, and this combination goes down into the awful vortex to be converted into pig. The lime rock is used to separate tho dross from the pure ore, and the coal is to generate sufficient heat to melt the obdurate metal. As before intimated, this process continues for eight hours, when the metal is drawn off and con? verted into suitable sized bars for shipment. The dross is removed, and then a plug is driven out of the furnace at the bottom, when the melted and purified ore glides away into the moulds already prepared in the sand, aud soon becomes a mass of liquid flame, seethiug and sputtering, reminding one of a picture of the infernal regions, drawn by an earnest believer in the actual "fire and brimstone" doctrine. This rapid method of transmuting the crude ore into the rough metal is one of the many wonderful achievements of man's genius, and the facilities in this business are constantly improving, because the iron interest is fast be? coming paramount to all other industrial occu? pations, except farming, since there seems no end to railroads and improved machinery re? quiring iron for its construction. We were amply repaid for the visit to the Bartow Iron Works, which was the pioneer among the fur Daces of Cherokee, Georgia, if I am not mis? taken, and is now paying a handsome profit to ) the stockholders. It has been my fortune to make a short se journ in the city of Koine, among kind relatives and friends, aud which has enhanced au al? ready strong appreciation of that tiiriving and hospitable place. The iron and manufacturing interests of Borne suffered severely by the panic, but there is an energy and perseverance among the people which will surmount every temporary barrier, and ultimately secure for that city an enviable position among the grow? ing places of the South. The railroad facili? ties are already good, and others are projected which will one day be built. Besides, tho water transportation now adds much to the business of Borne, and Congress has recently made an appropriation to further the naviga? tion of the Oostenaula River, which unites with the Etowah and forms the Coosa just be? low the city. Among the notable enterprises in Rome, a stranger is impressed with the magnificent water works, which furnish an abundance of water for every want of man, and renders the town comparatively safe in time of fire. In? deed, I had an opportunity of judging as to its value in such an emergency, when a building in rear of one of the principal blocks caught fire, and an immense amount of property was J rescued from the devouring flames without the I aid of an engine! Several hose were attached ! to water plugs, and streams began to play upon I the burning house, which was filled with the I most combustible material, and in a short time . the fire was extinguished and valuable propcr ! ty saved. It is my opinion that the entire cost i of the water works, probably one hundred i thousand dollars, was rescued from total de j struction by the presence of active, vigilant j ; firemen, who were enabled to work so easily j j and effectually by the liberal, constant and j never-failing supply of water at their com maud. Of course, these extraordinary facili- j j tics were not secured without a liberal expen- j diture of money, and city taxes are seemingly j akiu to the burden imposed upon the unfortu? nate people of South Carolina, but there is a marked difference when we come to investigate the matter. The people of Home are enabled to insure their property for a mere nominal sum, and what has been paid out for the water works is returning to them every day in secu? rity against fire and cheap insurance. In the case of down-trodden and tax-ridden South Carolina, there is absolutely nothing to show for the expenditure, directly or indirectly, save the blessed privilege of being governed by a band of merciless thieves, who are ready to in? cite evil-disposed negroes to burn and destroy the property of honest tax-payers. Another feature of Rome is the educational advantages, which are being extended and in? creased. Lately there has been established the Cherokee Baptist Female College, under the mauagement of Prof. Samuel A. Towncs, I formerly of Greenville, S. C., who located in j Rome in January last. The collegiate depart j ment embraces seven schools, separate and dis? tinct, and each conducted by special teachers. The buildings and grounds are admirably adapted to the purpose, situated on an emi? nent-' and commanding one of the finest views of the city, and the beautiful scenery of that picturesque location. The number of students in attendance upon the first session was quite encouraging, and a considerable addition is expected when the fall term opens. 1 might extend this letter much bevond its present proportions by describing the beautiful city, and telling more about its hospitable and generous people, so many of whom formerly resided in South Carolina. But I will desist for this time, merely remarking that it has af? forded me great and unalloyed pleasure to mingle with the refined population of Georgia's "Eternal City." There does not appear to be much excite? ment in politics over here. It seems to me that the masses of the people are aroused and in earnest about one thing, which is to select the best men for public position they can find, and to force them to accept. The next con? cern is to elect pure and unadulterated Demo? crats, who will not betray the party or bring reproach upon its good name. Independent candidates and bolters are not much sought after, although there is always a full crop of these gentry, endeavoring to foist themselves upon the voters. Lastly, the people arc willing j to reward merit in a faithful officer, but a man must be useful, honest and capable, or rotation becomes the watchword at once. 1 would not be understood as saying there is any dearth of candidates, for in this County there arc twen? ty-three men willing to sacrifice their private interests and serve the public as Tax Receiver, an office worth about eighteen hundred dollars ! The Congressional nominations are taking place, and so far are giving satisfaction throughout the State. It is expected that eve? ry Congressional District will be carried by the Democrats, except one, and that is uncertain. Gen. P. M. B. Young is a candidate for the nomination in this District. He is the present member, and is an able, faithful nnd discreet Representative, reflecting honor and credit upon his constituents, and commanding an unusual influence among the departments at Washington. He will likely receive the nom? ination, which is equivalent to re-election, not? withstanding an active opposition to him in some quarters, for there arc a number of ambi? tious aspirants who arc convinced the country needs their services in this particular capacity. It, remains to be seen whether or not the peo? ple agree with any one of them, or prefer to entrust Gen. Young with power and respousi bility a little longer. Since the foregoing was written this morn? ing, a severe storm of wind and rain has visited this neighborhood, and the thirsty earth has been thoroughly soaked. Everything now looks fresh and green, and the atmosphere is cool, bracing and delightful. J. A. H. ,- m o m> - The Ridge Spring Difficulty. It seems from the correspondence of the Au? gusta Chronicle & Sentinel, that the difficulty which recetttly occurred at Ridge Spring, in Edgefield County, originated in the following way : On the night of the 18th of August, the negroes in the vicinity of Ridge Spring armed themselves, and collected in bands, using vio ' lent and insulting language towards the whites, even threatening their lives and property. The I whites being very inferior in numbers, made no effort to stop these warlike demonstrations, but quietly submitted to the situation, and permit? ted these armed bands to riot through the night, hoping that the assistance which had been summoned wotdd soon reach them. The ne? groes before they left, promised to return on the ensuing night, and "whip out" the whites. These demonstrations, together with the threats J used, naturally caused the white people to arm j themselves, and collect together for '.he purpose I of defense, in ease of an attack. They also sent telegrams to Augusta, (i.i., for arms and j ammunition, in order to be better prepared. j Upon the arrival of the telegrams in Augusta, ! considerable excitement was manifested, and numbers at once offered themselves as volun ; teers, to aid their brethren on the opposite side of the river. The volunteers from Augusta left i on the evening train, and arrived at the Ridgei only to find a collection of about two hundred white men, fully armed and equipped, and ready to protect their lives and property. About the same number was collected at Batcs ' ville. Scouts were sent out in various direc? tions, to discover, if possible, the whereabouts of the rioters, but with no effect. At last accounts, the negroes were coming in from the swamps in squads, and delivering up their arms. All is now quiet. The negroes arc not much to blame in this unfortunate ' matter, for they were incited to this mad course by the incendiary speeches of a few politicians 1 and militia captains, who in their harangues, ' made use of bitter and vindictive language : 1 towards the whites. Chief among the instiga. tors of the riot was one Harrison Bowie, a 1 colored militia captain, who was arrested on I the train by the Georgians, and whose life was j with difficulty saved. I j The whites at the Ridge acted with prudence ? , during the disturbance, only arming them I selves for self-preservation. Where were the j Trial Justices of Edgelield County, that they ! did not issue warrants, and have the leaders of this riot arrested? if this had been done at once, everything would have subsided, and quiet aud order soon restored. Wo earnestly ; hope that immediate action will be taken, to ( put a stop to these incendiary speeches, which ' only stir up strife, and are likely to overthrow every principle of morals, of peace, and of har? mony, in the State. Reform. Reform is now the cry from the mountains to the seaboard of our down-trodden State. Already men who have held high positions under the State government, and who have grown rich upon the hard earnings of the peo? ple whom they have taxed to death to sup? port?not a State government?but State offi? cials, arc going about preaching reform. Was not this grand scheme practiced years ago with great success? Will it succeed this time, when our memories recall the promises of the past) and when we are acquainted with the political histories of most of the preachers of reform? We say emphatically, no. Experience is a dear school, but we have learned in it a lesson which shall never be forgotten. We remember that just before the election for Governor and other State officers in 1872, a number of speak? ers visited this place and made, as we thought then, very plausible speeches in favor of re? form, promising that if their ticket would be successful and Moses elected Governor, taxes would be reduced, the country rendered pros? perous, and the people happy. Now, we ask, how many of these predictions have been veri- j fied? Alas, not one! The other night we were visited again by speakers who are candi? dates for Congressional honors from this, the Third District. They made very good speeches in favor of reform, it is true; but how much of this can we believe, when we know that one, at least, of the speakers has been accused of committing the grossest frauds during the time he held the high and responsible position of State Treasurer. During the course of his re? marks, he attempted to defend himself by say? ing that he was subject to the will of the Leg? islature, and that the disposition of the public monies was made in accordance with their commands. A poor subterfuge. Now he comes to us preaching reform, and saying for? get the past, elect me to Congress, and I will benefit your State. Had his past record been clear aud untarnished, wc might think other? wise than wc do now, but we judge men ac? cording to their deeds, and in so judging, we are of the opinion that he will not do. We see very clearly, and so docs the party in power, also, see the fruits of a in al-ad minist ra? tion of affairs in the recent disgraceful and uncalled for riots at Georgetown and Ridge Spring, in which the peace of the State aud the well being of Society were set at naught by a horde of armed rioters, who, it seems, the j Governor had not the power or the willingness to put down, until the citizens banded together to defend themselves. The Union-JIerald in a recent editorial referring to the Ridge Spring affair, says : "What, then, must we do ? ?? What must the Republican party do? It must get rid of this government. It must go quietly, earnestly and vigorously to work to nominate its best man, and the be-t man most likely to accomplish this end." This is sound doctrine, and we hope that something may be dime in the way of effecting a change for the better at the coming election. The leading republicans in this State are aware of the fact that they have derogated from the true principles of re? publicanism, and that the system of govern? ment which they have been carrying on in this State since ISliS has been in accordance with the desires of a few leading political dema? gogues, and not in accordance with the true spirit of republican government. They now, more than ever, sec the necessity of reform in order to keep themselves in power, and to ob? tain the favor of tlie National Republican par? ty which they have been fast losing. They are conscious, too, that the General Govern? ment is watching their actions with a jealous eye, and if they persist much further in debas? ing the government of this State, and tyran? nizing over the people, something definite will i be done to put a stop to all this. We, like the 1 Union-Herald, are in favor of electing the best man to the office of Governor, but wc arc not in favor of electing any of those politicians who have been connected with the administra? tion since IStiS. There are good, honest and true men in the Republican ranks?men who can show clear records. Now, if reform is actually meant, why not nominate one of these, and we wager that j the entire people, both Conservatives aud Re. publicans, would elect him, and be well pleased with the result. If any other than a good and honest man be. nominated, then our faith in the advocates of reform ia lost forever. Every man who lives upon and derives subsistence from tho soil of South Carolina, be he white or col? ored, should have its dearest interests at heart, and should by his influence and example, strive to do all in Iii- power for the well-being and prosperity of the dear old State. If this is the beginning of a political reformation, why arc so many men seeking office? Wc are very much afraid that gain has more to do with it ! than benefit to the Stale; yet we hope not, for I wc would like to see something done thai would j belter our condition. The way things arc situ ated at present, no assistance from the General Government need be expected, unless in the event that the State be declared in insurrection ! or open rebellion. The whole country has t lost faith in South Carolina, through the vile ' actions of her political leaders. But let us hope j for reform and a better time soon, j If reform is to bo brought about al all, [ < let it it be genuine and universal. Bet I parly lines be disregarded, and let the en lire people, in their imperial might, insti i tute reform iu the legislative assembly and ? in the judiciary, as well as in the State cabinet. I I Then, and not till then, will we have a true and j ! honest reform, and one capable of bringing , ' about that which is so much needed by the people of* the Slate ?peace, prosperity aud happiness ; to all classes of the people. When this is effee- : ted, the State will rise by degrees higher and I higher, until she becomes, as she once was, ad- i mired and respected. j For the Anderson Intelligencer. The Cantata. With thoughts wandering amid long ag scenes, and the gorgeous magnificence of ori cntal courts, I look my seat in the crowded hall to witness the cantata of "Esther the beautiful Queen." The revival of by-gone scenes; the personation cf characters who have lived and acted ages ago, and over whose graves monuments and mausoleums have crumbled to dust, is a most novel and beauti? ful conception, and reflects great credit upon its originators. A recent perusal of the book of Esther had in a measure prepared me for the coining scenes, and like an humble subject I leaned for? ward to catch the first glimpse of Ahasucrus' brilliant court. A bright, dazzling scene it was?that entrance of proud, disdainful, prince? ly Hainan, his regal, triumphant wife, and love? ly child, and the rose-clad, brilliant band of attendants, all triumphantly smiling, bowing and giving homage to the '?favored one." The charming Te Dcum closes abruptly on the en? trance of Mordecai, who alone refuses to yield the proud Agagite his homage. The curtains are hero drawn. I sink back with a deep in? spiration, my thoughts again Hying backward? backward to the dim and shadowy Past, until a new scene opens to my view, and in fancy I am in the presence of royalty itself. The King here appears upon his starry throne with crown and sceptre. Haman offers gold that a certain people whose laws are diverse, and who keep not the King's laws, may be destroyed. King refuses the gold, but invests Hainan with power to destroy the rebellious people, and seals the compact with a ring. After the com? pact, King descends from his throne, grows jubilant, and drinks wine with Hainan. En? trance of the Prophetess here cuts short their hilarity, and even the King stands aghast, as her clear, soft, silvery voice, is heard in solemn warning. Next scene, "Esther the beautiful Quceu" is introduced. Jews kneel with up? raised hands and eyes, and all hearts are touched as the sad and thrilling lamentation for down-trodden Israel falls from the Queen's lips. Then Mordccai's earnest appeal for her to "go to the King'' in her people's behalf, her hesitation and fears, lest the unlawful act of going unbidden, might subject her to royal vengeance, her final resolve to fast and pray and go, though she perish, and plaintive, touch? ing refrain of her Jewish attendants, was among the most thrilling and beautiful of the performances. Next scene grows dramatic. Queen retires and returns in elegant court cos? tume?adorned perhaps for the sacrifice. King reclines with armed guards about him, and into his royal presence Queen and her maids ad? vance with timid, faltering steps. Guards rush towards her, when the golden sceptre is exten? ded. She is saved. Eoyal favor is obtained, and the King asks her petition. She invites the King and Hainan to her banquet. A charming duet follows by King and Queen? splendidly sung. The invitation to the ban? quet is certain evidence of royal favor, and the Persians proclaim their triumph in the splen? did song, "Haste to the Dauquet Hall." Zerish and her maids, with the song of triumph still on their lips, hastily array Hainan in princely robes to attend the royal banquet. ()ne shadow alone clouds tiie fair scene. Mordecai sits in gloomy silence at the King's gate. Exaspera? ted ami zealous of her Lord's honor, Zerish turns dictator, and urges him to build a gallows fifty cubits high, on which to hang the obdu? rate Hebrew. Next scene foreshadows the downfall of Hainan, and the exaltation of the Jews?Hainan's chagrin and distress, and the beautiful, plaintive solo of Zerish, in which she holds before him the Ormud. other beau? tiful scenes follow, and one I have perhaps omitted in its proper place?the scattering of flowers at the Queen's feet by a band of lovely little girls; two rose-clad, fairy-like ones, cross the stage in a graceful waltz-step to present wine to the King and Queen. Then comes the closing and most tragic port of the perform? ance. Queen Esther and her maids of honor prostrate themselves before the King, who, in astonishment, listens to the Queen's petition to spare her own life and the lives of her people, who are to be sold, destroyed and slain. King asks who is the adversary and enemy of her race. She betrays Hatnau, and consternation and dismay follow. Hainan and Zerish kneel in supplication before the Queen, who spurns them with queenly dignity. For a last hope they send forward beautiful, graceful little Ina, the favorite, petted child of the royal house? hold. She advances with childish confidence and grace, sinks upou her knees and clasps her dimpled hands. This seems truly a trying mo? ment for the youthful Queen. She bends for? ward, gracefully, and fixes her dark eyes on the upturned face of the little suppliant. Lift? ing her eyes she beholds Hainan?the adversa? ry and enemy of her race. The dimpled hands arc dropped, and she turns sadly away, and Hainan's last dream of ambition is over. King returns and hurls maledictions on Hainan's head ; guards snatch the royal robes from his person, and the crown from his princely brow. Mordecai is invested with the royal apparel, and the King's signet placed upon his linger Haman is hurried away, and three solemn taps of the bell, is the signal for his execution. Zerish swoons in the arms of her attendants, while King. Queen and maids of honor join in the beautiful quartet, "Do I wake, or am 1 dreaming?'' The curtain is 'drawn, the charming drama is over. 1 mingle with the crowd, longing for its repetition, and sighing at its evanescence. I cannot omit mentioning that the characters were all well selected, and performed their parts admirably. Tin: musical accompaniment i was beautiful and appropriate, the instrument being one of Es toy's soft-tone organs, kindly furnished for the occasion by Mr. F. C. v Borstel. ANDREW FEMALE COLLEGE. We have received a Circular of this flourish? ing institution of learning, situated at Cuth bert, Ca. Among the teachers in the literary department, we notice the name of Miss Flora j Keith, a talented young lady of our town. ! Miss Keith lias been teaching in this County for the past two years, and has given entiro satisfaction in the management of her school. She is thoroughly qualified to enter on her new capacity, and will, beyond doubt, give ! ccncral satisfaction. Wo wish her much sue- i TOWN AUD COUNTY NEWS, T. D. KENNEDY^ Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. We return thanks to Mr. John B. Harrison for lute copies of the leading Baltimore pa? pers. The fine music heard at the Cantata last week was furnished by the Estey Organ, for which Maj. Borstel is the agent. Wc learn that fifty-five persons were baptized and received into the -Mount Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday last. The Governor has appointed Col. John R, j Cochran. Samuel Johnson aud John Wilson, Esq., as Commissioners ofElection for Anderson 1 County. The largest and finest variety of apples that we have seen, were shown us on Monday last by Mr. S. Bleck ley. They were grown in the orchard near his residence. The street hands are busily engaged improv? ing the northern end of Main Street, and it now presents a respectable appearance. Heretofore, it was in a very bad condition. We hope that their attention will be turned to other streets soon. The "Boy's Hook and Ladder Company," met in the Court House on Tuesday eve? ning last, and appointed a committee to present a petition to the Town Council, praying that a Tax be levied on all the proper? ty owners, for the purpose of raising about eight hundred dollars, the amount required to furnish them with the necessary apparatus. A young colored man, in attempting to get on the train at the crossing at Seneca City last week, fell on the track and was run over by the cars, cutting off his leg, and inflicting other injuries. He died soon afterwards from loss of blood. This should be a warning to the impatient. Wc publish in another column the advertise? ment of E. W. Marshall & Co., of Charleston an extensive and flourishing Dry Goods and Notions establishment. They have a resident buyer at New York who will take advantage of the present low prices, and furnish them with the be.-t and cheapest varieties of Fall and Winter Good-, and will be at all times prepared to give entire satisfaction to custo? mers. The members of the Town Council were sworn into office on Monday last. They had a regular meeting on Tuesday, at which they determined to postpone the election of Cotton Weigher, Secretary and Treasurer, and Chief Marshal, until Tuesday, the 22nd of September. The Assistant Marshals are io be appointed by the Chief, by and with the advice and consent of the Council. The Rocky River Colored Baptist Associa? tion convened at Label Church, Bickens Coun? ty, last week. There were present about three thousand persons, and during the meetings the best order and decorum prevailed. The colored people deserve great credit for the quiet and orderly manner in which the meetings were conducted, and we hope that such may always be the case, for we wish to sec them prosper. | - mlX ?> ?I* PUBLIC MEETING. On Saturday evening last, quite a number of citizens, both white aud colored, assembled in the Court House, for the purpose of hearing addresses from various republican speakers who were present. Col. John R. Cochran was called to the Chair, and Mr. T. J. V. ebb, re? quested to act as Secretary. The Chairman, after explaining the objects of the meeting, in? troduced, as first speaker, Comptroller General S. L. H?ge. General H?ge advocated peace and harmony among all classes, as the best means of securing happiness ? denounced the present corrupt stale of affairs, and showed the necessity of immediate reform in the republican ranks. He was frequently cheered, and his speech highly commended. The next speaker introduced, was Ex-State Treasurer Niles G. Parker, who made use of much argument, to show that he was not to blame for the mismanagement of the public funds while he held the office of Treasurer that he used them only as the legislature dic? tated. He went on to speak of reform, and hoped that it would soon be brought about by the party to which he belonged, j L. C. Carpenter, Esq., was next introduced, aud said that while it had never had been his privilege to hold any office under the State government, like tiic speakers who preceded him; yet thought that in the capacity of edi? tor for. the past four years, he had done as much general good as any of them. He said that the National republican party was grow? ing weary of the abuse of its principles in this State, and that reform must be brought about at the coming election, else the State would be j forever lost to the party. He said this reform must begin in the republican ranks. He at? tacked the course pursued by Ex-Treasurer I Parker, during his term of office; saying, that the legislature could not force him to pay cut j the public monies unless he wished to do so himself. j All of these speakers, before ciosing, declared themselves candidates for Congress from the Third District. Gen. J. W. Harrison was next called upon, and said that he did not think it worth while to make a speech just then, as he would have three candidates to attack, but would await the action of the Nominating Convention, when only one would be in the field. Judge Cooke, who was present, was then called upon, and said that he did not come there for tho purpose of making a speech, but would say a few words. He said that he had the interest of his country at heart, and that nothing would afford him greater pleasure than to sec it prosper under the influence of a new government. He advised the colored people that if they wished to do well, and preserve [ law and order, and the good of the community, they should spurn, rather than shake the hands, of those who had been sent to the penitentia? ry for some crime, and then released. That if they would not admit them into their society there would be less crimes and misdemeanors. He advised everybody to vote for any oue but Moses, saying that he had abused the pardon? ing power, and turned loose upon society, numbers of criminals who ought to be serving out their allotted times in the Penitentiary. 1 Iis speech was much iftplauded. As it was then very late, the hour being 12 o'clock, the meeting adjourned. j PIC NIC. A Pic Nie was given at Cunningham's Mills, about twelve miles Southwest of this place on Friday last. The meeting, which numbered between four and five hundred persons, was addressed by the following gentlemen : Messrs. E. B. Murray, James L. Orr, John B. Moore, Marion Mitchell, B. F. Crayton and 0. Geis berg. The addresses were able and well de? livered, and were listened to with the greatest attention by the audience. After the speaking was over, the ladies present arranged the din? ner, and upon it being announced, all parties came forward and partook of the bountiful supplies. All present enjoyed the pleasures of the occasion, and late in the afternoon re* paired to their homes. A NEW FIRM. J. B. Clark & Son have formed a copartner? ship with the firm of J. R. Smith & Son, under" the name and style of Smith, Clark & Sons, and have removed to the establishment of the latter, at MeCully's corner. As the senior' partners have had long years of experience in the tailoring line, they cannot fail to give en? tire satisfaction. They intend conducting busi? ness on a large and improved scale, and will be prepared to suit the wants of all those who will give them a call. They have on hand* twenty Singer Sewing Machines, under the control and management of the efficient agent and junior partuer, Mr. John H. Clark. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Hoxea Path, S. C, Aug. 15,1874. A mooting of the citizens of Honea Path Township was held on the 1st inst., to organize a Tax Union, on whieh day R. N. Wright.Esq., was called to the Chair, and Mr. D. S. MeCul lough requested to act as Secretary. Dr. T. A. Iludgens read the constitution of the Tax Union ; and, after some remarks by himself, R. X. Wright, Esq., and others, the constitution was adopted, and the meeting adjourned to meet this day, for the election of officers. An invitation was extended to all tax payers to enroll their names as members of the Union. After enrollment of forty-one members, Dr. T. A. Hudgens moved that a committee of five be appointed by the Chairman, to nominate per? manent officers of the Ifonea Path Union, and delegates to represent the same in the County Union. The committee, consisting of Messrs". McCullough, Cooler, Carwile, Harper and El? gin, after a short al sencc, made the following report, which was sustained by the meeting: Officers.?H. N. Wright, Tresident; T. A. Hudgens, Vice President; Wm. Lee, Secreta? ry; .1. L. Brock, Treasurer. " JCxeeuliee. Committee.?D. S. McCullough, Joel Kay. Sr., C. M. Kay, J. S. Carwile and J. J. Shirley. f),:!,:(/?(es.?Tl. X. Wright, T. A. Hudgens and Joel Kay, Sr., delegates to County Union, with Wm. Lee and J. J. Shirley, as alternates. On motion, a copy of the proceeding were ordered seut to the Anderson Intelligeneer and Anderson Conservator, with a request for pub? lication. Tho meeting then adjourned to meet on the 12th September, at 3 o'clock, P. M. R. N. WRIGHT, President. Wm. Lee, Secretary. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For the House of Representatives. The friends of JAMES L. ORR, Esq., respectfully nominate him as a suitable candi? date for the House of Representatives at the next election. p?* The friends of Capt. H. R. VAXDIYER would beg leave to suggest him as a suitable person to represent Anderson County in tho House of Representatives. Tho friends of Maj, THOMAS II. 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. BELTOX. TJrr The many friends of M. E. MITCHELL respectfully announce him as a candidate for the Legislature at the ensuing election. Mr. Editok: We, voters of Anderson Co% believe that it is our imperative duty to use all the 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. SIMPSOX, Esq., do respect? fully beg leavo to place his name before the people of Anderson County as a suitable per? son to represent them in the next Legislature. MAXY VOTERS. For School Commissioner. The friends of ELIAS Z. BROWN re? spectfully aunouneo him as a candidato for tho office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. ??r The friends of Col. W. S. SHAW re? spectfully announce him as a candidato for School Commissioner for this County at tho ensuing election. ?S3* The many friends of Cavt. THOS. P. BENSON announce him as a candidato for re? election to the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. ^SJ* Hem? our Dts.vnr.Kn Soldiers! The many friends of J. X. CARWILE announce him as a candidato for County School Commis? sioner. MAXY VOTERS. For the Senate. ;Z3T* Tho many and earnest friends of Maj. JOHN B. MOORE nominate him as a candi? date lor the olUee of Senator at the next elec? tion. For Judge of Probate. T.vr The friends of Maj. W. W. HUM? PHREYS announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of Probate Judge of An? derson County. TAT The friends of W. Y. MILLER re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for Probate Judge of Anderson County at the en-, suing election. For Congress. Tho friends of (1 kx. J. W. HARRISON, 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 the ensuing election._? . For County Commissioners. Tho following ticket for County Commis? sioners of Anderson is respectfully nominated, 0. H. P. FAXT, ,!0S 111'A JAMISON, WM. M. LEAVELL, And will be supported at ^?^)^\^E<}{,slby