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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be ? inserted ?rat is._ THUBSDAY MOBNING, OCT'B. 8, 1874. Public Meeting. There will be a Mass Meeting of the citizens Of Anderson in the Court House on Friday night, at 7.30 p. m. for the purpose of hearing & report from the delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions. Let all of our people torn out on that occasion, without re? gard to political party. The Independent Republican Convention. This body assembled in Charleston on Friday last, Oct. 2nd. Twenty counties were repre? sented. Hon. T. C. Dunn, of Horry, was elec? ted President, and delivered a stirring address on assuming the chair, explaining the purpose of the movement and showing the causes for dissatisfaction in the Republican ranks. The actual business of the Convention was not reached until Saturday morning, when the committee on platform and rules made its re? port. The platform and rules are identical with those adopted by the Cbambeilain Radi? cals, including the civil rights clause in the platform, and these documents were unani? mously adopted as the sentiments of the "bolters." The next thing in order was the selection of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Gov? ernor, which was a mere formality, as the nom? ination had been chosen in caucus. Judge John T. Green, of Sumter, was nominated for Governor, and Maj. Martin R. Delaney, of Charleston, for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. An executive committee was elected, and - other matters of detail arranged. The following resolutions were adopted, setting forth the animus of the movement, and appealing to the white people for support: Resolved, That the Independent Republican movement is not hostile to the domination of the Republican party in South Carolina, but is designed to maintain its'integrity against the corrupt "rings" which control it, and at the same time protect the common interests of the whole people of the State. '?? Resolved, That while maintaining the integ? rity of the Republican party in South Carolina, we cordially invite the whole people of the State to support the nominees of this conven? tion as the only means of preserving their com? mon interests-?especially requesting the Con? servatives that having persistently declared that tneir desire was only for good government, without regard to partisan politics, they will now artest the sincerity of their declarations by marching with us, shoulder to shoulder, for the triumphant election of Green and Delaney, and the certain redemption of the State from the corrupt "rings" which have desgraced the Republican party, and trampled upon the in? terests of Republicans and Conservatives alike. The Chamberlain Meeting. In another column will be found a report of of the political meeting held in the Court House on Tuesday last, in the interest of the Cham lain Radicals. Between four and five hundred persons were present, one-third of whom are opposed to the nominees of this wing of Repub? licans. We listened attentively to the speeches of Mr. Chamberlain and Judge Melton, and while both of these gentlemen essayed to im? press their hearers with a decent regard for the principles of the Republican pf.rty, there was lacking a just exposition of the abominable practices which have rendered the organization in this State supremely odious in the sight of honest men throughout the country, without regard to party affiliation. Mr. Chamberlain is a fluent, impressive and eloquent speaker, and none can refuse to acknowledge his uncom? mon talents. Bot these favorable indications Are overshadowed by the nndeniable fact that his record fails to show where he has used his extraordinary talents and numerous gifts to item the tide of corruption, profligacy and mal StManee in office during all these years of op? pression and misrule. He was connected with the Scott administration four years, and oppor? tunity was not wanting to exert an influence in the right direction. For these sins of omis? sion he is justly held responsible, and promises of reform cannot obliterate the record already made. The people will not forget that he was part and parcel of the infamous dynasty under Scott, nor will the excuses offered iu his behalf avail to satisfy intelligent, honest men that he is worthy of trust and confidence in the future. Jndge Melton's speech was an iugenious de? fence of native South Carolinians who had allied themselves with the Republican party, and an artful effort to convince his hearers that great reforms had been effected within the last two years. He made a candid acknowledge? ment of the purpose intended to be effected by these meetings, which was not so much an electioneering tour as might be supposed, for votes were not needed to elect their candidates, as an abundance were already secured and certain to be supplied. He confessed in sub? stance that they were on a recruiting expedi? tion, and were prepared to receive accessions to their ranks from every quarter, but he neg? lected to state whether or not rations and cloth? ing were furnished, or what the bounty amount? ed to. We presume the recruiting sergeants will be relied upou to arrange the details. It was not our privilege to hear the Hon. S. L. H?ge dilate upon the situation. His speech, we are informed, was an appeal to the passions and prejudices of the negro, which was always the principal stock iu trade of this eminent in? dividual. Democratic outrages and oppressions form the staple of his speeches, and we are glad to know that his recent effort was prompt? ly characterized as incendiary in his presence. ? It is an instructive commentary on Radi? cal reconstruction, says the New York World, that the Southern States to-day welcome the bayonet as a relief from the scurvy governments established in and sustained over them by the Republican party. J For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mass Meeting on Saleday. Pursuant to the call of Dr. W. C. Brown, the President of the County Tax Union, the citi? zens of Anderson County assembled in mass meeting in the Court House on Monday, the 5th inst., at 11 o'clock a. in., and proceeded to organize by electing Dr. W. C. Brown Chair? man, and requesting E. B. Murray to act as Secretary. The Chairman explained the objects of the meeting in an eloquent and well-timed address, admonishing our people of the dangers which beset us, and urging a united effort in the cause of reform. He announced that the duties de? volving upon the meeting would be two fold ; first, electing delegates to the State and Con? gressional Conventions, and second, deciding upon the proposition of Broadaway Tax Union, as suggested by the Executive Committee of the County Union, in regard to County nomi? nations, and declared the meeting ready for business. Hon. J. P. Reed then offered the following resolutions, which were warmly discussed by himself in favor and W. S. Brown, Esq^ against them, which discussion resulted in the indefinite postponement of the resolutions : Resolved, That the signal failures which have attended the past efforts of the Conservative j party to restore the State to honest, economical j and good government by uniting with a bolt I ing minority of Republicans in the Gubenu I torial election, repels all reasonable induce? ment to further effort in that direction. Resolved, That there is nothing in the pres? ent condition of parties to encourage the hope of better success from such an eflbrt in the future than was met with in the past, and it is the sense of this meeting that the Conservative party should neither nominate or confirm the nomination of any candidates for Governor or Lieutenant Governor. Resolved, That the true policy of the Con? servative party in the pending canvass is to ignore a contest for Governor, and direct all its i energy to securing a Legislature composed, as largely as possible, of the most able, intelligent and upright citizens, without regard to past party affiliation, race or color. Resolved, That to this end conventions com? posed of all citizens, without regard to race or party, who are disposed to unite in an earnest effort to redeem the State from the hands of the spoilers, should be forthwith called in the several counties for the purpose of nominating and uniting on candidates for Senators and Representatives; that at said conventions an equal proportiou of the offices should be ten? dered to the white and colored races, and ig? noring all party names, ability, integrity and character should alone constitute the requisites to success. Resolved, That in view of his great learning and distinguished ability, and more particular? ly in view of the solemn and persistent pledges made by himself, and by the party which nom? inated him in his behalf, touching the manner in which he will administer public affairs if elected, this meeting is willing to accept the Hon. D. H. Chamberlain for Governor of South Carolina, believing that by avoiding a contest for Governor, a large number of our best citizens may be returned to the Legislature with the concurrence of all who are honestly in favor of reform, and that thus the basis will be the more effectually laid for the redemption of the State. Resolved, That the delegates sent from this County to the nominating convention to be held in Columbia on the 8th inst., be instructed to lay these resolutions before that body, and urge concurrence therein. I The election for delegates to the State Con? vention resulted in the selection of Messrs. J. S. Murray, James A. Hoyt and F. E. Harrison, and for the Congressional Convention, Messrs. W. S. Brown, W. C. Brown and B. F. Crayton. A resolution was then adopted that the ""hair man appoint three alternates to each Conven? tion. The following were appointed: To the State Convention, Messrs John B. Moore, E. B. Murray and C. S. Mattison; to the Congres? sional Convention, Messrs G. W. Maret, G. W. McGee and R. W. Simpson. The resolutions from the County Executive Committee of the Tax Union were presented, and a motion was carried that a delegation from the Republican Convention be given an audience, upon which Hon. John R. Cochran, Chairman of the Committee, offered the follow? ing preamble and resolutions as coming from the Republican Convention, and embodying its J action, and made a short speech advocating them, and answering various questions which were asked: Whereas, In many portions of the State great dissatisfaction prevails among the people, and a feeling of apparent hostility exists be? tween the two races, caused, as we believe, by too strict an adherence to party lines; and. whereas, in Anderson County peace ana prosperity reigns, law and order are enforced fairly ana justly, and the two races are living happily and harmoniously together, and be? lieving that party nominations in our County will cause agitation and irritation, and excite unfriendly feelings between the races. Be it therefore Resolved, By the Republicans of Anderson County, in conveution assembled, that we pledge ourselves to make no nominations du? ring the present election. And be it further Resolved, That we will not vote for a candi? date for any position, unless we know him to be competent and worthy to fill the position hon? estly, faithfully and fearlessly in the interests of a just and economical administration of the government in State and County, and satisfac? tory to the Conservative element of our Coun? ty. After remarks from Messrs. J. W. Harrison, Thos. H. Russell and A. Rice, favoring them, and also of Col. W. D. Wilkes as one of the Committee, they were adopted. It was then resolved that the proceedings of the meeting be published in the County papersi when the meeting adjourned. W. C. BROWN, President. E. B. Murray, Secretary, A Destructive Storm. The cquiuoctial storm of Monday, 25th of September, was unusually severe upon the sca cost from Savannah, Ga., to Wilmington, N. C, and particularly destructive in Charleston and its vicinity. The total loss in the old city is estimated at $250,000. The demolishment of the sea wall knowu as the Battery, almost impregnable as it was apparently, is among the striking events of the fearful cyclone. It will probably require more than $20,000 to re? pair the damage to this Battery alone. The immense walls of the new theatre, in course of erection, were likewise prostrated to the ground, inflicting great loss upon the contractors. In nearly every portion of Charleston, there are numerous evidences of the terrible effects pro? duced uy this almost unexampled cyclone. In the neighborhood of Savannah and Wilming? ton, the greatest loss occasioned by the storm is the destruction of the rice crop, which is fearfully damaged. ? At Fall River, Mass., all the cotton mills are running three days a week. S For the Anderson Intelligencer. Williamston, S. C, October 1. The citizens of Williamston township met this day for the purpose of organizing a Tax Union. Dr. H. I. Epting was nominated for temporary Chairman. No other name being put in nomination, Dr. Epting was called upon to take the Chair. Dr. D. D. Moore was re? quested to act as Secretary. The Chairman, after explaining the objects of the meeting in a few pertinent remarks, ap? pointed the following as a committee on per? manent organization, viz.: J. B. Rogers, H. M. Prince and G. W. Anderson. After a few mo. ments deliberation, the committee reported for election the following gentlemen as permauent officers of this Tax Union, viz.: President. Dr. H. I. Epting; Vice President, Maj. A. M. Hamilton ; Secretary, H. M. Prince; Treasu? rer, Dr. D. D. Moore. The report was unani? mously adopted. Dr. Epting then addressed the meeting in the following words: Gentlemen : The object of this meeting is to organize a Tax Union for Williamston town? ship. I do not think that argument is neces? sary to convince any thinking mind that the future prosperity of ourselves and our posterity must depend upon our action in every political aspect that may arise in the future. It is the duty of every one of us to participate in this grand movement, and if every true citizen of outh Carolina will zealously enter into this organization, we must eventually shatter the strongholds of evil, and put down all manner of corruption, and raise the standard of right and justice instead. For the last six years we have submitted to a taxation unheard of in any country that has ever existed, and we are to blame for allowing ourselves to gradually drift into our present political condition. I remember that immediately after the passage of the reconstruction acts of Congress, that our political leaders, in whom we had the ut? most confidence, advised us to stand aloof, and have nothing whatever to do with political matters. We obeyed and stood with our arms folded, and allowed our State to be controlled by a party of men who had no interest in our future welfare or prosperity. They were backed by a people who had no political qual? ifications, and who, iu justice to humanity, to ourselves and to our country, had no political rights, and thus you see the hand of the usur? per was upon us, but if every good citizen of South Carolina will come forward and be a co-worker in this noble cause, it will ultimately result in the prosperity of our down-trodden State, and we will again be placed on the broad plateau of political freedom, and rise from be? neath the stench that surrounds us, and once more take our place among the most honorable States of the Union. Eloquent and pithy remarks were made by other gentlemen. On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed an Executive Com? mittee, viz.: J. B. Rogers, Dr. J. W. Crymes and G. W. Anderson. The following gentle? man were then appointed as delegates to repre? sent this Tax Union in the approaching meet? ing of the County Union : Dr. W. A. McCor kle, G. W. Anderson, A. M. Hamilton and Dr. H. I. Epting. On motion, the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the President. H. I. EPTING, President. H. M. Prince, Secretary. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. Cotton is coming into town very fast, and business is getting lively. Flocks of wild pigeons havo been passing Southward for the last fow days. Monday last was the coldest day of the sea? son, and made a good many persons believe that winter had surely come. Our young friend, Mr. Samuel M. Orr, Is at present connected with the enterprising and extensive firm of Fant, Boll A Co., where he can always bo found by his many friends. Mr. Orr is a good salesman, and will use his utmost endeavors to please and satisfy all customers. Try him. We are sorry to learn that Willio Emerson, son of Mr. Samuel Emerson, met with a pain? ful accident on Monday last, by being thrown from a buggy in front of the residence of Mr. Daniel Brown. The buggy seat was broken off, and fell upon him. He recoivod injuries on the head and back, but these, we aro glad to learn, are not serious. The annual Camp Meeting at Providonco Church, commenced on Thursday last, and ended on Tuesday morning. On Sundav the number present was greatest?numbering about fifteen hundred persons, including can? didates. The morning sormon was preached by the Rev. R. P. Franks, and the afternoon sermon by the Rev. Walter Dickson. During the afternoon considerable Interest was mani? fested in the meeting, and for a timo groat ex? citement prevailed. THE GRAND OPENING AT THE LA? DIES' STORE. Tho first grand opening of fashions and styles took placo at the Ladies' Storo on Thursday, tho 1st October. The Proprietress, Miss C. C. Daniels, had just returned from New York with the latest beauties and vari3ties, fresh from that noted emporium of fashion, Jho Pa? lais Royal. From early morning until lato in tho evening, tho Storo was thronged with la? dies, all eager to behold tho latest uovolties in tho way of dross. Wiro Cones wore susponcled from tho coiling, upon which hung artificial llowers of every huo and variety, real ostrich plumes, of many colors, and many other beau? tiful things too numerous to mention. The counters were heaped with ladies' hats and dress goods of tho finest qualities. Wo were shown tho st}'le3 of dress for winter, which aro grey and brown, and aro vory pretty. Novor before havo we soon so many ladies congregat? ed togothor in our town as thoy wore at tho Ladies' Storo on Thursday, tho 1st inst. Tho most fastidious lady can bo suited and ploasod by visiting tho Ladies' Storo, for there sho will fiud beauties that will make her moro beauti? ful. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. Pursuant to a call from Col. J. R. Cocbrau, tho County Chairman, a Convention of Repub? licans was held in the Greeloy Institute on Monday last. Tho meeting was eallod to order by tho Chairman, aud its object stated, viz: to consider the propriety of making County nom? inations. Moses Leo was then elected tempo? rary Socrotaiy, and a Commiftno of nine on Credentials appointed by tho Chairman. Up? on motion, a Committee of throo wero appoint? ed on permanent organization. Tho Commit? tees repaired to their rooms, and during their absoneo considerable discussion took placo. After some timo tho committees returned and reportod as follows: Tho Committee on Cre? dentials reported all correct, and that on organ? ization reported Henry Kennedy a?* permanent Chairman ; Edmund Carter, permanent Secre? tary, and Georgo Caldwell, Sorgeant-at-arms. A series of resolutions were then offered by Col. Cochran, and adopted by the meeting, which were ordered to be submitted to the Conservative mass meeting which had assem? bled in the Court House. An expression of opinion regarding nominations was then made by the Chairmen of the different County pre? cincts. The majority were opposed to nomi? nations, and favored tho right of every man voting as he pleased, without regard to parly. Speeches were then made by Col. W. D. Wilkos, Col. J. R. Cochran and Samuel Johnson. They all concurred that the best plan was not to have any party politics in this County, but to vote for good and true men, lot them belong to any party. REPUBLICAN MEETING AND POLITI? CAL SPEECHES. A large number of both white and colored citizens assembled in the Court House on Tues? day last, for the purpose of hearing political 6peeche3 from Hon. D. H. Chamberlain, Geu. S. W. Melton and S. L. H?ge. Col. Cochran, after being called to the Chair, introduced Hon. D. H. Chamberlain as first speaker. Mr. Chamberlain said that he was there in the in I terests of the Republican party, and to discuss ! the political issues of the day. I hold, he said, [ that political discussions are the very best I schools for our people. Before the war your greatest public misfortune was the absence of political division, and this was partly the cause of the South being plunged into the late disas? trous civil war, for there was no restraining force. Peace that comes from political divis? ion is the best peace, and I want to see the day come when a man's political opinions will not interfere with his social and other interests. The sentimeut expressed by one of Ireland's greatest orators, that "no political change is worth a single crime or a single drop of tylood," is the sentiment that ought to be adhered to by our people, and to govern their actions with regard to political interests. Let political dif? ferences cause no ill feeling, nor one drop of human blood to be shed in Anderson County or throughout the State, but let peace aud har mouy prevail. The Republican party is the only means of bringing about a good and har? monious state of affairs for this genial clime, and whosoever lifts his tongue in harangue or his arm in anger against his neighbor does no good. Republicanism is the Jeffersonian American idea, stamped upon this country by American independence, that all men are crea? ted free and equal, aud that equal and exact justice to all men is the principle of good gov? ernment. We have planted a political party upon this idea, that when God created us, he gave to us an inalienable right to our political freedom. No government is fit to exist that does not represent the sentiment of equal and exact justice to all men. We stand upon the priucipics of Thomas Jefferson, and he was right when he said that all men were created free and equal. We want men who will uphold good government, and advocate its principles. Trust your rights to no man, to no party, to no government, for there is no man who is entitled to hold the rights of hia fellowman. The Re? publican party opens the school houses, builds up the churches and insures equal rights to all men?it being built upon true and sound prin? ciples. The Democracy opposed the recon? struction system, and went into the campaign of 18?8 with these words inscribed on their banner: "The Reconstrnction Acts are revolu ary, null and void." I believe that the white citizens of Anderson County are with us in political sentimeut; that they have changed, and are now with the party they have hitherto opposed. A gentleman for whom I entertain the highest regard and opinion, has been spo? ken of as likely to be the Democratic, candidate for Governor, and if Democracy is still the party of this country, then et its banner be untarnished in the grasp ol South Carolina's Bayard, Gen. J. B. Kersbaw. The Greene movement may be compared to the Trojan horse, which was introduced into Troy by the Greeks as an offering to the Gods, but which brought about the destruction of that city, and of Priam's race. The Republicans of this State owe a duty to themselves and to their party; that is, to make it a good, honest party, for political parties are worth nothing it they do not bring about good government. Public office is a sacred trust that ought to be held only by men of unquestionable integrity. Let us build up a good, honest government in South Carolina. Good government means that the taxes shall be reduced to the lowest figure, and upon you, the colored race, does the tax press the heaviest. Good government also means that after the taxes have been collected and put into tho public treasury, they must not be expended except for State purposes ; that your public offices should be filled and held by hon? est men. If I am elected your Governor, I shall take especial care that none but good, competent men shall be appointed to office by me. In addition to what I have said on the subject of good government, I would add that no part of that public debt which was put upon the State by fraud shall be paid. If the Blue Ridge Scrip is a fraudulent issue, we are neith? er bound either in morals or law to pay it. The Legislature is the only omnipotent power in our government, for nothing but revolution ' itself can dethrone it. Fill your Legislative ' halls with intelligence and integrity, and if you have a good Legislature, your Governor cannot ruin you. May every drop of blood which now courses through my veins stain the scaffold or steam at tho stake, if I prove recre? ant to the pledges which I have made. Vote as your judgmeut dictates, but let your vote always speak for good government, aud you will do what is just and right. Gen. S. W. Melton was next introduced, and said: From my earliest and fondest recollec? tions your County possessed a peculiar interest for me, for it was the home of my greatest and noblest political friend, whom I admired and followed, except in oue or two slight instances. I refer to the much lamented James L. Orr. He was the greatest, aud truly the only leader South Carolina ever produced, and I revere his memory. We have not come here on an elec? tioneering tour, but simply for the purpose of giving you our candid expression of opinion. This wooden-horse trick, which was spoken of by the gentleman who preceded me, was prac? ticed during the reform campaign, when Car? penter was running for Governor, and it was beaten by about 42,000 majority. In all of the Counties which I have visited, I could haul all the bolters in a onc-horsc wagon, aud I thiuk it is plainly evident that the Democrats arc at tho head of this movement. I should like to have a side chat with my white friends. Eve? rywhere that I have been, the whites have turned out and listened with attention. I am a whito man, a native-born South Carolinian, and an old Confederate soldier, and would chal? lenge any man to say that he entered the war one day sooner, or came out of it one day later than I did. I fully believe that the State had the right to secede, and it did secede and get out of the Union, and become a separate and distinct power. When South Carolina and the other Southern States seceded, the most terri? ble war of modem times came on, and the Confederate armies were defeated. I do not cousider that I was a rebel, for I was trying by wager of battle to establish a distinct nation? ality. The Southern people put this in the wager, and it was lost. International law lays down the principle that the conqueror has a right to dictate terms, and to make municipal laws for the conquered. The terms under which we now live are tho kindest that have ever been bestowed upon a conquered people. Tho United States government has given back to us our sovereignty, and I welcome it as a precious boon which I hail with gratitude. Iu Anderson County there are no Democrats, for the Democracy is dead. Even Col. J. P. Reed, who has always been a good Christian, has just made up his mind to join the church, (Repub? lican party.) When I went to battle for my country, I left my wife and little ones on my plantation, with about one hundred slaves, and returned only to find that they were alive and well, and had been properly taken care of, and I registered a vow then that I would never for? sake nor forget the interests of these people, who had been so true to me and mine. When we came into power in this State, we found ourselves burdened with a debt which some estimated at $25,000,000. The pledges made in 1872 were kept, and those made since will also be kept. Under Scott's administration ?4,000,000 in bonds was appropriated for the building of the Blue Ridge Railroad, aud these bonds were pledged for ?300,000 to certain par? ties in New York. A proposition was made in the Legislature that the bonds be surrendered to the State, which was never carried out. When the war ended, the State debt was $5,000,000, and since that time various bonds have been issued, amounting to about $5,000, 000 more. It has been alleged that Mr. Cham? berlain was connected with the manipulating of the Conversion bonds, but he had nothing to do with them, for a member of the Senate drafted the bill. About $1,500,000 of Pay Cer? tificates were issued, all of which were fraudu? lent. The Republican party has saved to the State about $15,000,000 within the last few years, and it is determined that a better state of things shall come to pass, and that an hon? est reform shall be made. As soon as Gen. Melton finished speaking, Gen. Harrison arose, and said : That four years ago, during the canvass of the State by Car? penter, he was charged with having something to do with the Blue Ridge railroad bonds, and to-day it was also insinuated. He said: I do not deny that I took some of the money appro? priated and used it for honest work upon the road, and before I resigned the presidency I returned all the bends to the State Treasurer. 1 have not received one dollar of scrip from the Blue Ridge Railroad Company. I shall not support, neither shall I oppose Mr. Cham? berlain for Governor. I am opposed to the principle which he has advocated that, to the victor belong the spoils, but I am in favor of proportionate legislation?that all parties and all men should be equally represented, in order to bring about prosperity, peace and happiness. Majorities should not rule simply because they have the mere preponderance of power, but in every free, enlightened government, all classes should be represented alike. Hon. S. L. H?ge was next introduced, and said: I do not propose to misrepresent any party, but it is my duty to work in the interests of the Republican party. I did not hear Mr. Chamberlain say that he was in favor of ma? jorities ruling, or strict party representation, but I believe somewhat in the old Jacksonian Democracy, that to the victors truly belong the spoils. I have found that the Blue Ridge Railroad was a swindle from beginning to end, and I only regret that some of the thieves con? nected with this grand swindle are not in the Penitentiary. Judge Green will be supported by the Democratic party, and probably by a few thousand Republicans. The object of this Green movement is to get enough Republicans to co-operate with the Democratic party of this State in order to insure a majority, aud to break up the Republican party, and should this ever take place, you are gone forever, like your brethren of Georgia aud other Democratic States. In order to accomplish a practical re? formation in government, a Governor not only is necessary, but also a legislative assembly that will be composed of good, honest and able men. Iam in favor of civil rights, and if elected, and the bill comes up in Congress, I shall certainly vote for it; but I am also in favor of its being enforced, not only iu the Southern, but also in the Northern States, and iu every State in the Union. As I said before, if the Democratic party ever gets into power in this State, you will be subjected to the same outrages and cru? elties which the Democratic party has inflicted upon the colored people in other States where they govern. I have only to refer you to late outrages that have been committed iu the Democratic States of Tennessee and Kentucky, where unoffending colored persons have been murdered in their beds. There is no protection for the colored race outside of the Republican ranks, and I sincerely hope that they will ever remain true to its principles. Hon. J. P. Reed addressed the Chair, and said that he arose to declare his true principles since some of the speakers had declared him to be a Republican. He said : In a mass meet? ing of citizens held at this place on yesterday, I offered a series of resolutions, saying that it was our best policy not to make any nomination for Governor, but to endeavor to elect able and honest men to our Legislative assembly. I have always been a straight out Democrat, and never did believe in half-handed measures, therefore, I thought it best for the country and for the people to accept the regular Republican nominee for Govomor, than to endorse the half-handed movemeut which brings forward Judge Green. For the last four years I have not engaged in politics, and I have always be? lieved that the evils which now beset us were brought about by corrupt legislation. If I have to take any side in the coming contest for Governor, I prefer to take the regular Chatl berlain ticket. Mr. W. S. Brown then followed Mr. Reed, and said that he was surprised at the course the gentleman had taken, and appealed to the colored people in favor of Judge Green. Ho said that the incendiary and indecent language used by Judge H?ge in his speech was likely to have a bad influence upon the colored peo? ple, since he endeavored to excite their passions by summing up outrages which had been com? mitted in other States, and attributing their committal to the Democracy. A few remarks were then made by Col. Wilkes, after which, resolutions endorsing Mr. Chamberlain were passed. The meeting then adjourned. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Oct. 7. Tho market for tho past week has been brisk and active. Closed this evening at I3J to 14 cents for middlings. Charleston, Oct. 5. Cotton quiet?middling 158. New York, Oct. 5. Cotton quiet?middling 15J to 15}. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on Thursday, Oct. 1st, by Rev. D. E. Fricrson, Mr. E. A. SMITH, of Charles? ton, and Miss MARY E. LEWIS, of Ander? son. V* Printer's fee received. October 4th, 1S74, bv Row W. P. Martin, at his own residenco, MR. AMBROSE T. FLEM? ING and MISS CARRIE C. KILGORE, all of Anderson County. Be Wise To-Day.?'Tis madness to neglect a cough or cold, however slight. Consumption may follow, and though Dr. Wistar's lialmm of wild Cherry has frequently cured this much dreaded disease, it almost invariably cures the primary disease of tho throat, lungs"and chest, where other remedies fail. Notice. THE Books, Notes and Accounts of MAR? TIN & PAYNE aro in my hands for collection. Take warning and settle,*or pay costs. G. W. HAMMOND, Trial Justice. Oet 8, 1S74 _13_1 Administrator's Sale. WILL bo sold, at Anderson Court House, on Saloday.in November, to the highest bidder, a fine lot of LEATHER, sold as the personal property of Jack Moon, deceased. J. N. BYRUM, Adm'r, Get 8, IS74 13 3s I ANNOUNCEMENTS. For the Senate. &Sr* The many and earnest friends of Maj. JOHN B. MOORE nominate him as a candl I date for the office of Senator at the next elec i tion. ? As a portion of the citizens of Anderson j who feel a lively interest in the selection of j competent men "to represent us in the next Legislature, wo respectfully present the name of JAMES A. HOYT as a suitable man to , represent the people of Anderson in the State Senate. EQUALITY. pgr The friends of the Hon. JOHN R. COCH | RAN take pleasure in announcing him as a I can di t?te for the Senate at the ensuing election. For the House of Representatives. $85- The friends of JAMES L. ORR, Esq., respectfully nominate him as a suitable candi? date for the House of Representatives at the next election. ?S- The friends of Capt. H. R. VANDIVER would beg leave to suggest him as a suitable Eersou to represent Anderson County in the Louse of Representatives. var* The friends of Maj. THOMAS II. RUSSELL announce him as a candidate for the Legislatnre 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. Mb. Editor: We, voters of Anderson Co., believe that it is our imperative duty to use all the power we have through onr 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 beg leave to place nis name before the people ol Anderson County as a suitable per? son to represent them in the next Legislature. MANY VOTERS. Mr. Editor : We, the many friends of WIL? LIAM R. PARKER, beg leave to nominate him as a suitable nerson to represent the people of Andorson Couniy in the next sitting of the Legislature, believing him to bo all right He has not called upon the people of Anderson County for their support, but we call upon him for his services; and we also call upon our white friends to help us elect him. He is a Republican, but we think he is honest. MANY VOTERS. JS- The friends of J. C. C. FEATHER STON, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candidate for ro-electior. to a seat in the next House of Representatives. $Sr The friends of Dr. JOHN WILSON respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Anderson County. 533, The friends of JOHN E. BREAZEALF, Esq., respectfully nominate him as a suitable candidate for the House of Representatives at the next election. For School Commissioner. The friends of ELIAS Z. BROWN ? spectfully announce him as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at the next election. ggf* The friends of Col. W. S. SHAW re? spectfully announce him as a candidato for School Commissioner for this County at the ensuing election. The many friends of Capt. THOS. P. BENSON announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of School Commissioner of Auderson County at the next election. Help our Disabled Soldiers! Tho many friends of J. N. CARWILE announce him as a candidato for County School Commis? sioner. MANY VOTERS. Ifc^, Thonumorous friends of Capt. PETER McPHAIL announce him a candidato for County School Commissioner for Anderson County at tho ensuing election. For Jndge of Probate. ?ST- The friends of Maj. W. W. HUM? PHREYS announce him as a candidate for re? election to the office of Probate Judge of Au? derson County. ?&r The friends of Col. T. J. PICKENS respectfully announce him as a candidato for Probate Judge. For Comity Commissioners. Tho following ticket for County Commis? sioners of Anderson is respectfully nominated, viz: O. H. P. PANT, JOSHUA JAMISON, WM. M. LEAVELL, And will bo supported at the next election by MANY VOTERS. Tho numerous friends of A. B. BOW DEN respectfully nominate him as a suitable candidate for County Commissioner at the next election. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. IAM authorized to offer for sale the follow? ing propertv, to wit: The HOUSE ?nd LOT on Main street, where I now reside. Also, the HOUSE and LOT adjoining, known as the Cresswell lot. Also, the HOUSE and LOT occupied by Dr. Svmmes, and tho BRICK HOUSE and LOT adjoining, occupied by Mr. E. E. Keese. Also, the large New Building in which Mr. Heldman has his harness shop, containing three large Store-rooms. Also, the House and Lot occupied by Mr. James Payne. Also, one vacant Lot on McDuffio street. Clear Titles will be given. For terms, ?fco,, apply to JOHN R. COCHRAN, Agont. Oct 8, 1874 13 3 REPORT OF THE; CONDITION "NATIONAL BANK OF ANDERSON," At Anderson, in the State of South Carolina, at close Of business October 2nd, IS71: RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.?.?..'..?_$117,85-1 57 Over Drafts. 2 50 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation.- 50,000 00 Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents. 3,140 s3 Due from other National Ranks.? 7.968 <3 Real estate, furniture and fixtures.-.- 1.500 00 Current Expenses and Taxes paid.-. 1,480 57 Premiums paid.-. 6,300 00 Bills of other National Banks.-._.- 530 00 Fractional currency (including nickels).? 75 87 Specie (including Gold Treasury Notes). 2,886 35 Legal Tender Notes.>? 13,000 00 Five per Cent. Redemption Fund.- 2,250 00 S206.9S9 12 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in.-.-$ 50,000 00 Surplus Fund.-.-.- 3,000 00 Other undivided Profits._ 10,008 35 National Bank Notes outstanding. 45,000 00 Dividends unpaid. 66 00 Individual Deposits.- 75,152 67 Demand Certificates of Deposit.... 2,55S 90 Time certificate! of Deposit. 6,203 20 Notes and Bills rc-discouuted. 15 000 00 8206,989 12 Statk of SOUTH Carolina,) s_ County ok Anukkson. J ' I, J. A. Brock, Cashier of the National Bank of An? derson, S. C, do solemnly swear that tho above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. A. BROCK, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of October, 1874. B. FRANK MAULDIN, Notary Public. Corrkct?Attest: J. N. Browx, ") O. H. P. Fant, VDirectors. B. F. CraTTOJi, j Oct 1874 13 j