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Jtnteou ?f?trUigtnctf. 1IOYT & CO., Fhoprietohs. JAMES A. HOYT, Editor. RATJBS OF SUBSCRIPTION?Two Dollars peran nunv*nd Ose Dollar for six mouths. Payment in ad? vance secures the paper/ree of postage. Subscriptions are not taken for a less period than six months. Liberal deductions made to clubs of ten or more sub? scribers. HATES OF ADVERTISING.?One Dollar per square of one inch for the firsr insertion, and Fifty Outs 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 months. 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 all personal communications or matters of in? dividual interest, will be charged for at advertising rates. Announcements of marriuges and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis. THUESiDAY MOBNIN^ SEPT. 10,1874. JSs?T" The election in Vermont last week re? sulted as usual in a Republican majority. The vote was light, and the Democrats made some gains in the Legislature. - m* I fci - The race for Congress in this District is being complicated largely by the introduction of new candidates. Hon. W. D. Simpson, cf Laurens, and Col. Ellison S. Keitt, of New berry, are suggested in different quarters for the position, JS@f A grand barbecue was given at Wal ialla on Saturday last. It was an immense gathering, we understand, probably three thou? sand persons being in attendance. There was no public speaking, and the day was passed in social intercourse. The Cotton Crop of Anderson County. We have made diligent inquiry among the farmers as to the prospect of the cotton crop in this section. Three or four weeks ago there was every indication of an excellent yield, and the farmers were gladdened at the anticipated remuneration for their labors. But the fair prospect has rapidly diminished, and there is a general concurrence in the opinion that the crop has deteriorated fully one-half within the last few weeks. The blight or rust ruined the prospect in many localities, where the squares and leaves are dying or already dead, and the stalk is materially injured. Others complain that the shedding of squares has completely decimated the top crop, while maturing bolls are faulty and insignificant. Some ascribe this great change to the unusual character of the- weather for the last month, beginning with the excessive heat betweeu the 10th and 15th of August, which was followed by dry weather until the cold, unseasonable rains during the last days of August. We conclude, from the best evidence attainable, that the cotton crop has been injured fifty per cent, in the greater portion of Anderson County, although an occa? sional farmer may be found who has been more highly favored, and whose prospects are more encouraging. 4udge Cooke vs. Senator Patterson. The Greenville Daily News has recently in? terviewed Judge Thompson H. Cooke, of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, and obtained an ex? pression of opinion from him in regard to the startling falsehoods promulgated by Senator Patterson, so far as they relate to the condition of this portion of the State. Judge Cooke unhesitatingly affirmed that the five counties in this Circuit are peaceable and quiet, and that he would regard the introduction of troops therein as a reflection upon the people, and upon his judicial ability to maintain good order. He sees no evidence of a resort to vio? lence, nor does ho believe there will be any extreme measures inaugurated. There is, however, a spark of resistance to the present State government, which may be kindled into a flame of active, legitimate resistaace to mal? administration and misrule. He does not know of any murders or outrages committed in these counties of a political nature, nor does he remember of any being committed within the State during the past two years He believes the introduction of Federal troops would greatly tend to embitter the races against each other, encourage the unscrupulous mem? bers of the Republican party, strike down every i laudable effort for reform, and postpone for an indefinite period the complete reconciliation and harmony of the races. These are the chief points of interest developed by the inter Tiew, and demonstrate conclusively that Judge Cooke will not lend his aid to the vile slanders concocted by Patterson. We are gratified to hear these prompt and emphatic utterances of a Republican Judge, who has so justly vindi? cated the good name of a slandered people, and acquitted himself theoeby. The Trade and Business of Charleston. The Charleston News and Courier has issued an elaborate review of the trade and commerce of that city during the year ending Sept 1, 1874, from which we glean interesting and en? couraging facts connected with tlte material progress of our commercial metropolis. The receipts of cotton during the year amounifrto 437,035 bales, an increase of nearly 50,000 bales over the preceding year. This statement is the more gratifying, when we consider that Charleston is the only cotton port of importance which received more cotton during the past year than in any preceding year since the war. Savannah, Mobile and New Orleans lost heavi? ly in receipts during the year now closed. In ricer naval stores and lumber, a good showing is made, and encouraging facts exhib? ited. The manufacture of commercial fertili? zers continues to give active employment to a large amount of capital. About 18,000 tons of crude phosphate were consumed by the manu? factories in Charleston, and the total exports and consumption reach the enormous total of 112,515 tons. This is a valuable branch of business*, and marks a growing era in the pros? perity of tlie city, steadily increasing from the original export of six tons in 1SG7, and prom? ising greater development in the future. The general trade of Charleston is unequalled by any other city oit the South Atlantic coast, and the annual sales amount to twenty-five millions of dollars, divided between the groceries, pro? visions, dry goods, &c. The gross value of trade during the past year ranges between eighty and ninety millions of dollars, an in? crease of more than ten millions, notwithstand? ing the depressing effects of the panic. Wc con? gratulate the old "city by the sea" on its steady Trotting and Plowing Matches. An esteemed correspondent from Fendleton directs our attention to certain articles con- j taiued in a recent number of the American ; Farmer on the subject of trotting and plowing matches at Agricultural Fairs, requesting their \ re-production in our columns. One of the ar- j tides aforesaid, prefaced by the remarks of our correspondent, appears in this issue. We think i it necessary, however, to express an entire dis- j sent from the idea that a sweeping denuncia? tion of trotting-matches, as they are under? stood and conducted in many sections of the country, applies to the Agricultural Fairs held at this place. At no time in the history of the Anderson Farmers' and Mechanics' Associa? tion, as our correspondent will readily admit, has this feature of an exhibition received un? usual prominence, nor has any excessive sum of money been set apart as premiums of horse racing, even its mildest and least objectionable form. Not more than $20 has been expended any one year since its organization for this purpose, and last year only $10 went out of the Society's exchequer for a trotting-match on a single day of tho exhibition. Certainly, if moderation is to be commended and practiced, the officers of the Society are amply sustained by the record. We know that it has been the purpose of the managers to exclude the most objectionable characteristics of horse-racing from the grounds, and to prevent an unseemly prominence being given to this portion of the programme. But experience has convinced us that an immense number of people are always in attendance, whose chief desire is to witness the display of horses, and who are anxiously awaiting the hour for the trotting-match to come off. They become nervous and impatient when other matters are beguiling attention, and their favorite pastime is neglected; and when the day is passed without a trial of speed, there is inevitable disappointment and woful chagrin. All this may be wrong and demoralizing, but we are stating facts, not inditing a moral essay. Such is not the case when the plowing match js announced. Our excellent correspondent, whose devotion to agriculture is proven by his life's service in the cause, never fails to be on the ground, ready to encourage the skillful and practiced hand in the use of that indispensable implement, the plow. But only a small por? tion of the vast throng shares in his proper en? thusiasm for this part of the show, and the plowing match is either wholly neglected or at the best slimly attended. In cases of total neglect, it sometimes happens that the ground is-not in suitable order, or proper ground is in? accessible for a good match. In other cases, l there are no persous ready or willing to enter the lists, and this interesting feature is obliged to fail. Now, we are entirely agreed with our correspondent and all others agreeing with him that the plowing matches should not be neglected or overlooked, and in order to give this matter a practical test, we trust that every one who appreciates the argument in favor of plowing matches being made prominent in our exhibitions will be present during the coming Agricultural Fair, and that there will be wanting neither plows, plowmen, suitable earth or an appreciative audience to magnify and endorse the plowing matches as one of the chief attractions of the occasion. The President and the Soulh. Fresident Grant has addressed a letter to the Secretary of War, in which lie turns over the South to the tender mercies of Attorney Gen? eral Williams. He has since expressed himself as sincerely desirous of leaving the Southern States to take care of their own political affairs, without interference on the part of the Federal government, but the existence of lawlessness and violence in some of the States was undeni? able, and hence the preliminary orders for the movement of the troops are legitimate and proper. He hopes the moral effect of the pres? ence of troops may render their active use un? necessary, but under the representations made to him, it would be neglect of duty not to take steps for the prevention of threatened evils. The following is the letter referred to : General W. W. Bet'knap, Secretary of War: The recent atrocities ic the South, particu? larly in Louisiana, Alabama and South Caro? lina, show a disregard for law, civil rights and personal protection that ought not to be toler? ated in any civilized government. It looks as if, unless speedily checked, matters must be? come worse, until life and property there will receive no protection from the local authorities, such authority becoming powerless. Under such circumstances it is the duty of the govern? ment to give all the aid for the protection of life and civil rights legally authorized. To this end I wish you would consult with the Attor? ney General, who is well informed as to the outrages already committed, and the local? ities where the greatest danger lies, and so I order troops as to be available in case of necessity. All proceedings for the pro? tection of the South will be under the Law Department of the government, and will be directed by the Attorney General, in ac- j cordance with <the provisions of the Enforce-j inent acts. No instructions need therefore be given the troops ordered into the Southern States, except as they may be transmitted from time to time on advice from the Attorney Gen? eral, or as circumstances may determine here? after. Yours truly, U. S. GRANT. JB^T* Hon. David R. Duncan, the present Senator from Spartanburg County, is suggested by a correspondent of the Greenville Baity News as a suitable candidate for Congress in the Fourth District. A convention has been called to meet in Columbia on the 24th inst. to nominate a conservative candidate, and Mr. Duncan will stand a good chance of receiving the nomination. The conservative people of that section should make every effort to defeat the present incumbent, A. S. Wallace, the gen? tleman of cartridge-box notoriety. JSSgf On Monday last, the conservative citi? zens of Oconee County met at Walhalla to de? termine their plans for the campaign, and ar? range for the nomination of candidates. We are informed that it was decided to hold a nominating convention, which will meet on the last Saturday in this month. Messrs? R. A. Thompson and .1. W. Livingston are promi? nent among the candidates for the Legislature, and will likely receive the nomination. BST" The Abbeville Press and Banner, in its gossip with exchanges, seems to be troubled in j regard to the contents of the Anderson papers. j The fiavicomous youth in charge of that de? partment of the Press and Jlanncr is gently reminded to strictly observe the eleventh com? mandment, that is, "Mind your own business." It is said a man in Tennessee once made a for | tune by rigidly adhering to this rule. Formation of the County Tax Union. ! Anderson, S. C, Sept. 7,1874. j Delegates from the various subordinate Tax ; Unions in Anderson County met in the Court ' House on this day at 12 o'clock m., for the pur? pose of organising the County Tax Union. On motion, Hon. J. P. Reed was requested to act as temporary Chairman and D. B. Sloan as temporary Secretary. Delegates were enrolled from the following subordinate Tax Unions, viz: Centreville, Hope well, Brushy Creek, Garvin, Pendleton, Fork, Kock Mills, Savannah, Corner, Hall, Martin, Honea Path, Bclton, Broadaway, Varenncs, Anderson C. H. Mr. J. S. Murray, at the request of the dele? gates of the Centreville Tax Union, offered the following resolutions, which were adopted, viz: 1. Resolved, That the officers to be elected to preside over this Convention shall be elected by nominations made from the members in open Convention, and that the delegates may vote for the nominees, or others as they may elect to do, and that the delegates to the State Convention shall be elected after this order. 2. Resolved, That no candidate for office from this County shall be elected a delegate to the State Convention. 8. Resolved, That no committees shall be raised in this Convention to nominate candi? dates for officers, but that all officers and dele? gates shall be nominated and elected iu open oonvention. , Mr. J. A. Hoyt submitted the following reso? lution, which were likewise adopted, viz: Resolved, That this organization shall be known as the Anderson County Union, which shall meet at Anderson C. H., on the first Monday in October, January and April in each year, with authority to hold special meetings upon the call of the Executive Committee. Resolved, That the officers of the Anderson County Union shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, who shall be elected by ballot, and shall hold office until the first Monday in July of the year following their election, and until their successors shall be elected and qualify. Resolved, That the Executive Committee of the Anderson County Tax Union, shall con? sist of the Chairman of the Executive Com? mittees of the subordinate Unions in Ander? son County, (who shall be ex officio members of the County Union,) together with the Presi? dent of the County Union, which Couuty Ex? ecutive Committee shall have power to elect its own officers. On motion, the election of officers was en? tered into, with the following result: President.?Dr. W. C. Brown. Vice President.?J. S. Murray. Secretary.?J. A. Hoyt. Treasurer.?E. G. Roberts. Also, the following gentlemen were elected delegates to the State Tax Union : Dr. M. C. Parker, J. S. Murray and J. B. Sitton. And the following were designated as alternates: G. W. Cox, B. F. Whitner and J. A. Hoyt. Mr. W. H. Trescot moved that the Presi? dents of the subordinate Tax Unions prepare a roster of their members and a eomplete re? cord of the tax-payers in each township, and forward the same to the President of the Coun? ty Union, which motion was adopted. The Secretary was directed to furnish the newspapers of Anderson with an abstract of the proceedings, after which, on motion, the meeting adjourned. D. B. SLOAN, Secretary, j For the Anderson Intelligencer. In accordance with previous notice, the citi? zens of the Fork Township met at Double Springs Church, on Thursday the 3rd of Sep? tember, for the purpose of organizing a Tax Union. Col. F. E. Harrison was called to the Chair, and J. R. Callaham requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman explained the ob? ject of the meeting, in a brief and explicit manner. Then an invitation was extended to tax-payers to enroll their names as members of Union, and twenty-four names were enrolled. The following committee were appointed by the Chairman to nominate officers: G. W. Maret, Esq., Rev. S. Isbcll, W. P. King, W. B. Compton and W. H. Smith. After an absence of a few minutes the Committee reported the following officers, who were unanimously elec? ted : Col. F. E. Harrison, President; Dr. W. L. Broyles, Vice President; J. R. Callaham, Secretary and Treasurer. Executive Commit? tee: G. W. Maret, Esq., D. L. Cox, W. P. j King, W. J. Harbin and W. H. Boleman. Delegates to the County Tax Union, to be held at Anderson C. H., Sept. 7th : D. L. Cox, Dr. W. L. Broyles; alternates, F. E. Harrison, G. W. Maret. Mr. G. W. Maret read Constitu? tion, which was adopted without opposition. On motion, a copy of the proceedings were ordered to be sent to the Anderson Intelligen? cer and Conservator, with a request that it be published. The meeting then adjourned to meet on Sat? urday, October 3rd, at 2 o'clock, p. m. Col. E. E. HARRISON, Pres't. J. R. Callaham, Sec. and Treas. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. The farmers throughout the County are busy pulling fodder. Where's the man with the first bale of cotton ? It is high time to announce his arrival in our market. The minutes of the Saluda Baptist Associa? tion have been printed at this office, and are now ready for delivery. The Anderson County Singing Convention will meet at Honea Path on Friday before the fourth Sunday in this month. The red rust has made its appearance on the cotton, and many fields in various portions of the County arc injured by it. The Sandy Springs Camp-Meeting will be? gin on Thursday next, 17th inst. Large num? bers are expected to be present. Messrs. M. C. Parker, J. S. Murray and J. B, I Sitton, delegates to the State Tax Union, left ' for Columbia on yesterday morning. Maj. E. W. Evcrson, local editor of the Col I umbia Union, was in town on last Saturday and addressed the Republican Convention. I We are requested to state that the Centreville j Tax Union will meet on Wdnesday, 23rd inst., at New Prospect Church. Several addresses may be expected. Young ladies and gentlemen desiring to ob ' tain board in Charleston arc referred to the ad | vcrtiscmentof Mrs. A.A. Palmer, No. 92Tradd Street, who will furnish good board at reasona? ble prices. Mrs. Palmer is connected with one ? of the public schools in the city. WP1M?^?hihiii.ii _ On Monday last (Saleday) there was quite a number of persons in town. There were but very few sales, and the day passed off quietly. The residence of Mr. J. Baylis Lewis, adja? cent to the Fair Grounds, has been finished, and now presents a neat appearance. He has removed his family thither. We are requested to state that the citizens of Martin Township are to meet at Clinkscales' Mills on Friday next the 11th inst., to complete the organization of their Tax Union. Gen. J. W. Harrison, of Anderson, addressed his fellow-citizens at Pickens C. H. on Monday last upon political matters. His name has been suggested for Congress, and this speech may be regarded as opening the campaign. Owing to the meetings which took place in the Court House on Monday last, the County Board of Equalization (which was to have met on that day) postponed their meeting until Monday next, 24th inst. We learn that a young man named Lawrence Russell, the son Mr. James Russell, who lives about 12 miles south of this place, accidently shot himself through the hand one day last week, inflicting a painful wound. Rapairs and improvements are in operation at the Fair Grounds. The fence around the grounds, which was in a bad condition, has been repaired, straightened and whitewashed} and now looks woll, Other improvements are to be made soon. The Fairfield Herald chronicles the death of Mr. T. P. Ligon, Sr., an old and estimable citi? zen of Winnsboro, who was stricken with pa? ralysis, and died on the 28th. ultimo, in the 72nd year of his age. Mr. Ligon was the father of our fellow-to-.vnsman, Prof. Wm. J. Ligon, with whom we deeply sympathize in this sad afliction. The grocery room of the Red Sign Store, in which there was a quantity of bacon, was en? tered on Friday night last by some party or I parties unknown, and several sides of bacon taken therefrom. The entrance was effected ! through a large hole made in the west end wall of the building, and seems to have been done by no inexperienced hand. On Friday last there was an examination of scholars belonging to the Colored School taught by J. B. Peyton, near Centerville Mills. Ad? dresses were delivered on education aud the advantages of public schools by Messrs. John E. Brazeale and T. P. Benson, and on politics by Maj. John B. Moore and E. B. Murray, Esq., all of which were well aud ably delivered. The colored Sunday Schools of this place had a Celebration in the oak grove near the resideuce cf Julius Thomas, Sr., on Saturday morning last. The Sunday Schools were un? der the superintendence of the Rev. Elias Ter rel, and turned out in large numbers. Appro? priate addresses were delivered on the occasion by?the Rev. P. F. Stevens and Julius Thomas? Sr. The whole affair passed off pleasantly. An address will be delivered in the Court House on Friday evening next, before the Charles Pinckncy and Polytechnic Societies, by the Rev. P. F. Stevens. Mr. Stephens is well known in this community as a gentleman of high literary attainments, and doubtless his address will be very fine. The public general? ly and the ladies especially are invited to at? tend, and it is hoped that a large number will be present on the occasion. On Monday night last, the Marshals on duty heard the cry of fire in the direction of the Guard House, and upon running thither found that it was within tho Guard House. They opened the door, and found that some straw was on fire in the corner. The cry proceeded from some prisoners who had been locked up in the evening, and it was alleged that one of them took the straw from the mattress and set fire to it. No damage was done, however, other than frightening the prisoners. ADDRESS OF COL. TRESCOT. On Monday last (saleday) Col. W. H. Tres? cot, of Pendleton, a candidate for Congress from this District, delivered in the Court House to a large audience, an able and eloquent ad? dress, upon the present condition and affairs of the State government and the means of redress from existing grievances. Being introduced by the Hon. J. P. Reed, and thanking the au? dience for their presence, he began by saying, that thirteen years ago he was forced by the for? tunes of war to leave his home in the low coun? try, and together with his family sought a re? fuge, and found shelter here. He said that the people of the up-country had honored him with a place in the Legislature, and had fur? ther shown their appreciation, all of which he remembered with gratitude. He said, that the deplorable condition of South Carolina to-day was owing to the corruption of, aud the mis? management of public affairs by the Republi? can party of the State. With Carpcntcrspeaking against Parker and Parker against the rest of the Republican candidates, and they in turn against each other, what will be the result? Can re? form possibly be brought about in the party when such diversity exists, and when unprin? cipled men who have squandered aud stolen the public monies and committed other gross and enormous frauds, are permitted to he can? didates for other and higher posittous than the ones they have disgraced. Take, then, the Re? publican leaders as they speak of themselves, aud you cannot suffer them to perpetuate their power. He said, that, if he thought the peo? ple would not use their utmost endeavors to strive for right he would not advise them as lie did to-day. The measureless importance of this crisis is in your hands, and it becomes your duty as men, and as citizens to go to work at once and make the most of it. Make one grand effort, and if you succeed you will be blessed, but if you fail there will be at least one consolation that your failure was not ow? ing to your want of zeal in the glorious cause. Judgment and discretion should always teach us what is right, and we should invariably fol? low their dictates. There arc two things which have upheld tho Republican party in this State. First: The Republican party have had the support of the administration at Washing . ton and tho people of the North. Second: ! That they have impressed upon both that they I were the only friends of tho colored people. He said the colored people support the mem ! hers of the party because they think that Gen. I Grant upholds them. The people of the North have however, given up that support, and now, ' from Massachusetts o California, j oes up the ' cry of indignation at the enormous wrongs jjyhicli have bgen perpetrated upon South Carolina. He said, that the Republican party j of South Carolina have not the courage to confess their guilt. Their onlv plea is Reform , and this reform in one man?substituting Chamberlain for Moses: That while he was ! willing to acknowledge Chamberlain as a gentleman of much ability, yet, he could not forget that he was the companion of Scott, Parker and others of a like character. The Republican party stands before the general government to-day, arraigned and condemned. What is the position of the Republican party towards the colored people ? They use them as docile ignorant dupes to further their evil designs, which designs satisfy their pockets and their ambition. When the colored people took possession of the State in 1SG8 they turned over the government to the Republican party, and what have they done? Had they kept up a good government no objections would have been made. He said that it was not to the in? terests of the people to establish either a white man's government or a black man's ; but to es? tablish a good government for the benefit of all. He ended, by saying, that these were his views on the subject, and hoped that the peo j pie would do what was right in the matter. If they did not wish to vote for him to serve them in Congress then vote for some one else ; but let him be able and honest. The speaker, was much applauded. - m+t t 1 i REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION. Pursuant to the call of Col. J. R. Cocbran, the County Chairman, this body convened in the Greeley Institute at this place on Saturday last. At about 10A oclock tho meeting was called to order and business commenced. On motion of G. D. Williams, members ofthepress woro invited to seats ou the floor. The Chair? man then arose and stated that the object of the meeting was to elect delegates to the State Convention to assist in the nomination of suit? able candidates for Governor and other State officials, and also to elect delegates to a Con? gressional Convention. He urged that the members present select and vote for good, honest men who would well represent them in tho different Conventions. That it was a mat? ter of necessity that such action should be taken as would insure the election of men fit? ted for the positions. On motion, Col. James Long was requested to act as Secretary of the meeting. The call of the different precincts was then proceeded with, and all found to be represented except Dark Corner. Thirty-eight delegates were present. Ou motion of G. D. Williams, a committee of nine were appointed on credentials. The Chairman then requested the Secretary and the committee to retire, ex? amine and report upon the same. After a short whilo out, the committeo returned and reported all correct. The Secretary called tho roll and found all present, whereupon it was moved that the report of the committee bo adopted. The report was unanimously adopted. It was then moved that Col. John R. Cochran be elec? ted a delegato to the State Convention. Col. Cochran vacated the Chair, and called upon W. R. Parker to take his place, Thereupon tho motion that Col. Cochran bo elected as the first delegato to the State Convention was put to the meeting and unanimously carried. Col. Coch? ran, after thankingthe meeting in fitting terms, said that he would not support bad men for office; that for the sake of party he had voted for men ho did not approve of, but now he would do otherwise, and was determined to use his utmost endeavors to put down fraud and corruption, and to raise tho Republican com? munity; that ho hopod the State Convention would nominate a man for Governor who would see to the interests of South Carolina, He said: Let every man hero to-day, whether in tho churches, schoolfhouses or corufiolds, endeavor to bring about a system of pcaco and harmony between black and white men, and also peace and prosperity to the State. Listen to no cxtremo measures, be they Radical or Democratic, but ask your white friends to as wist you in establishing schools for the purpose of educating your children and inculcating right principles, and all the good men in the United Statevwill correct anything bad which maj' occur, and laws will be enacted in every Southern State to enforce 3'our rights. G. D. Williams was then nominated as second dele? gate to the State Convention. Ho thanked them for the nomination, and said that if elec? ted ho would do his best for the County, and that he would carry out the views ho had in mind, in order to eradicate the troubles which now oxistcd, and was heartily willing to oppose fraud and corruption. Ho was then elected. Green Jenkins was next nominated, but declined, and W. R. Parker was oleeted third and last delegate to the State Convention. The next business before the Convention was tho eloction of alternates, which resulted in tho following boing chosen: Hiram Greenlee, C. A. Mattison, E. D. Williams. The Chairman then announced to the Con? vention to prepare for the election of delegates to tho Congressional Convention, but bofore going into tho election, Maj. E. W. Everson, of tho Daily Union, was called upon by the Chairman, and introduced by the Rev. Allen Pickett, one of tho delegates from Pendleton. Maj. Eversen, after thanking the meeting, said that ho did not como there to advocate the claims of any man in particular, but when asked to speak upon the condition of tho coun? try, ho felt it his duty to do so. He said that the timo had arrived when every man should consider tho condition of tho State; that ho fully concurred with tho Chairman in saying that Anderson was now tho banner county of tho Stato, but thought that in 1800 it was the worst, and was now glad to seo that such a marked change had been effected; that this was tho first time ho had opened his mouth in speech, and did so simply because it was horo he spent the happiest days of his life, and here ho mot the noblest man he ever saw, one who devoted himself to his country's cause. He further said that if he could form a correct opinion from tho newspapers ho had read, ?what might not two years bring about? The delegates elected woro to go to Columbia to vote for a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and that as regarded tho latter there was no diversity of opinion, but upon the election of the former tho widest diversity existed. He said that we want a man who can and will re? deem tho State from the position in which she has boon placed to-day by the teachings of bad men ; that ho was under no obligations to any candidate for Vongress, neither did he seek office nor wish for any, other than that of tho newspaper which be now held , that in Ander? son County there were seven or eight candi j dates for tho position, but the duty of the hour was to elect a man who would fill the position with honesty, integrity and ability; that ho was not in favor of electing to Congress any of those men who had been instrumental in I bringing about the detriment and ruin of the ! State; that the Democrats had been successful I in North Carolina and Georgia, and South Car j olina, like a wedge, lay between them, and that j it was only ? question of time when South I Carolina and liouisiann would follow their example, and the example of vaikuis other Southern States; that be was in furor of Ii. C, 1 Carpenter for Congress, and if the pc>ivc ?<? Lim ho should be elected; that the government at Washington demanded a concise reform, and if the Republicans voted for Moses they would ruin theirjnterests. The Rev. Allen Pickett, a candidate for Con? gress, was next introduced. He said that he did not seek the nomination from the first, but that friends came to him sometime ago and reques? ted him to*bo a candidate; that the colored people desired for a colored man to go to Washington City and represent them, but as regarded a question of color, he was not in fa? vor of it; that it was not his intention to advo? cate a usurpation of the government by tho colored men, but if the majority of the voters wished a colored representative he thought it nothing but just; that when the Civil Rights Bill came up, the majority of the members of Congress voted against it, but at the same time urged that colored men should be sent to Con? gress ; that he could have had office long ago if he had went around like other parties and told the colored people many bad things; that an honest man was the noblest work of God, and it had ever been his principle to work for honesty and truth; that the political leaders always showed tho bright side of the picture, but never the dark side; that the masses of the colored people have been pursuing the dark course, owing to the teachings of unprincipled leaders; he hoped that the people would open their eyes, and do what was just and right, and become cognizant of that pride which belonged to the American people, and to beware of those men who offered them whiskey and bribes; that he hoped the time had now arrived when the people would act right in the matter, and retrieve the fallen fortunes of the State; that if they did not, this was the last hour. Business being resumed, Capt. G. W. Belcher moved that a committee of nine be appointed by the Chair to choose delegates to the Con? gressional Convention. The motion was car? ried, a committee appointed and the following named delegates chosen: Green Jenkins, W. H. Williford and Capt. G. W. Belcher. Alter? nates, Col. James Long, Capers Skelton and Rev. Allen Pickett. G. D. Williams then offered some resolutions recommending that Col. J. R. Coehran be again elected Chairman of the Republican party of Anderson County, which were adopted. Col. James Long was called upon, and de? nounced the idea of electing men who belonged to other States to rill any offices under the State Government of South Carolina. Tho Convention then adjourned. For the Anderton Intelligencer. Pendleton, S. C, Sept, 8,1S74. Mr. Editor: Through the columns of your valuable paper, I notice the announcement of my name as a candidate for the office of Pro? bate Judge for Anderson County. I take this opportunity of thanking my friends for the compliment intended, as also most respectfully to decline the nomination. Yer3T respectfully, &c, W. Y. MILLER. SPECIAL NOTICES. GO TO TEXAS via the LONE STAR ROUTE! (Intkssatioxal and Great Xoktukbm R. R.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this line at Longview, the Best Route to Palestine, Ilearne, Waco, Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Galveston and all poiDts in Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Texas. Passengers via New Orleans will find it the Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Overton, Crocket, Longview and all points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with every modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal? ace Sleeping Cars, Westinghouse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Platforms and Couplers, and nowhere else can the passenger so com? pletely depend on a speedy, safe and comforta? ble jour new Tho LONE STAR ROUTE has admirably answered the query: 14 How to go to Texas ?" by the publication of an interesting and truth? ful document, containing a valuable and cor? rect map, which can lie obtained, free of charge, by addressing the General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas. District E. Fob 2(3, 1S74 34 ly FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO., CHARLESTON, S. C, Offer to the public and dealers in general, an immense and well selected stock of dry goods, CARPETS, oil CliOTIIS, mattings, ?c, at the lowest prices. Herewith they annex the prices of a few articles : Calicos, from 6 to 10c.; Long Cloths, 6 to 15c.; Brown Homespuns, extra heavy, from 74 to 10c; Jeans, from 121c. up j wards; Oasimeres, from 40c. upwards; Flan? nels, from 20 to 50c; Ladies', Misses' and Gent's Hose, 75c, 81.15, $2.00 per dozen aud upwards; Suspenders, $1.40 per dozen and upwards; Ladies'and Gents' Pocket Handker? chiefs, from tiOc per dozen and upwards; Black and Colored Alpacas, 20c. and upwards; Dress Goods, from 25c upwards ; Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Housekeeping Goods, Fan? cy Goods, Ribbons, Notions, dec, from 15 to 25 per cent, cheaper than elsewhere. Samples sent and orders promptly rilled. All Retail orders from ?10.00 upwards, sent per Express free of charge. A liberal discount to wholo salo dealers. Charleston to the Front. Among our new advertisements, is that of one of the oldest establishments in this State. Established in 1832, it has maintained the first place in its line of business. With large ex? perience and unsurpassed facilities, Messrs. Walker, Evans & Cogswell are prepared to sustain tho reputation of their establishment. Like A. T.Stewart, they believe in newspaper advertising, and take this means to announce that they have this season added very largely to their stock of typo and machinery, and are better prepared than ever to please their cus? tomers. We wish them every success. It is no Wonder that invalids lose faith in all specifics, when so many worthless medicines are advertised for the curb of various diseases; but which when tried, are "found wanting," wo have vet to learn, however, of the first failure of Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, to cure coughs, colds, and pulmonary disease. Administrator's Notice. ALL persons having demands agalust the Estate of J. L. Dawson, deceased, are hereby notified to present thorn to the undersigned, properly proven, within tho tune prescribed by law; and those indebted to make payment at once. JOHN B. WATSON, Adm'r. Sept 10, 1S74 9 3 Private Boarding! YOUNG LADIES desiring to attend School in Charleston, (Tuition Free,) or young men attending the Charleston College, or Med? ical College, can be accommodated with board on moderate terms. Address Mrs. A. A. PALMER, 1)2 Tradd Street, Care Col. P. C. Gaillard. Sept 10, 1S74_9_3*^ Administrators' Sale. THE undersigned will sell tho entire PER? SONAL ESTATE of Mrs. Elizabeth Geer, their intestate at her late residence, on FRI? DAY, the 25th of September inst. Tkrms of Sale?On a credit of two months, with interest from day of sale, with privilege to pay in cash. * E. T. COO LEY, 1 S. A. CO WEN, jAdm'rs Sept 10, 1S74 _9_1 Notice to Contractors, T1U0 contract for tho re-building of tho Bridge across Six-and-Twenty, near Mrs. Har? ris', will he let to the lowest responsible bidder at the site of said Bridge, on FRIDAY, the J?th of September inst. " The party receiving tho contract will be re uired to give bond, with good surety, for the faithful performance of contract according to specification. Specifications made known en lay of letting com rant. K KNON BREAZEALE, Chairman Board Co. Commissioners, Sept 1", 1874 6 3