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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be i usorted gratis. _ TEUESDAY MOENING, NOV'R. 5,1874. Death of a Prominent Mason. The Charleston News and Courier announ? ces the death of our honored friend and broth? er, B. Rush Campbell, Esq., which occurred at his residence in that city on Tuesday, 27th of October, in the 58th year of his age, after a protracted illness. Maj. Campbell was a native of Laurens County, and graduated at the South Carolina College in 1835. Soon after his graduation he was admitted to the practice of law, and in 1848 he was elected Commis? sioner in Eqnity for Laurens District, which .position he filled for nearly twenty years with infinite credit to himself and entire satisfaction to the community.. He was just and scrupu? lous in all his dealings with mankind, and was always most highly esteemed by the citizens of Laurens. Genial, warm-hearted, and sincere in his friendships, Maj. Campbell was exceed? ingly popular with all classes. As a distinguished Mason, he was known throughout the country for his zeal and fidelity to the teachings of the ancient fraternity, and for many years has been associated with the brightest lights of Masonry, especially in the higher degrees. He was elected Grand Master of South Carolina in 1860, and served in that capacity for one year. For the last five years, he has filled the position of Grand Secretary, and in that capacity had endeared himself to the brethren for his patient discharge of labo? rious duty. For several years after the war, he was the authorized Grand Lecturer, and traversed the State among the subordinate Lodges, giving instructions where needed, and - assisting materially to rekindle the fires upon altars demolished by the rude hand of desolat? ing war. His remains were buried at Magnolia Ceme? tery, near Charleston, with the solemn and im? pressive honors of the craft, under the super? intendence of Gen. Wilmot G. DeSaussure, acting Grand Master, and in the presence of an immense concourse of brethren and citizens generally. The Columbia Phoenix. The acrobatic feats of this dexterous journal, when it assumes to advise the State in political matters, need not surprise any one acquainted with its history. Several years ago, at differ? ent times, the gallant Thomas and the gifted, lamented McCaw were forced to sever their connection with the Phoenix, rather than sub? mit to the political vagaries of its proprietor, who sought to silence their pens or blunt the edge of their weapons in their onslaughts against the corruption and profligacy of plun? dering officials. Hence, the recent attitude of the Phoenix in proclaiming the merits of Chamberlain, and declaring its adhesion to his fortunes,' does not excite any special wonder, for this recreancy is in plain keeping with its past record on public matters. Soon after the nomination of Mr. Chamber? lain, the proprietor of the Plwenix published a card in its columns, announcing his intention to. maintain "an armed neutrality" in the po? litical contest, and proposing to modify its course towards that gentleman by maintaining an ominous silence in regard to him. For a short time this dallying between the parties was preserved, and its dreary columns con? tained do sign of political life nor recognized the fact that an ardent struggle was taking place within the borders of the State. But this anomalous position could not succeed in a pecuniary point of view, and the notes of warning from subscribers doubtless led to the next change in the programme, which was to declare for a straight-out Democratic ticket s the fondest yearning o'' its soul's desire. It was a rebound to the other side, with the view of retaining the friendship and support of con? servative patrons, and ultimately affording an opportunity to fall into line with the conserva? tive element, whose policy had become fixed and unalterable, and whose prospects of suc? cess were brightening. This bird of changea? ble hue flew along with the movement, in its desultory, drifting sort of way, until Sunday morning last, when it flopped its wings aud went across the lines into the enemy's camp. In a word, the Pfwcnix declared for Chamber? lain on the eve of battle, struck its colors, and ignominiously deserted the ranks of its own party. Now, desertion in the presence of an enemy is always punishable with death, and we are greatly mistaken if the Phoenix does not find that such a fate will inevitably follow its cowardly, contemptible course. As a polit? ical leader it has been weak and unreliable, and only its pretended advocacy of the people's cause has giveu it a moiety of conservative patronage heretofore, which will dwindle from this time forward, in our opinion. The argument which seems to have influ? enced the Phoenix was a letter written by our townsman, Hon. J. P. Reed, giving his reasons fcfl supporting Chamberlain, which appeared in that journal on Saturday. The letter was timely and opportune, we have no doubt, since it afforded the pretext for a desired change of front. The allegation that many people in the up-country agree with Mr. Reed is certainly false, for we have never known a public roan of his abilities to wield so meagre an influence ! His position is contrary to the feelings, senti? ments and opinions of the entire conservative element, in this section, and we fully believe that not a single vote was changed by his per? sistent advocacy of Mr. Chamberlain. ? The Albany News makes this good point : "In Georgia, a State almost unanimously con? trolled by Democrats, colored people own prop? erty to the amount of $6,157,763. In Alabama ruled Ly Republicans, they do not return one million. Is there any room here for reflec? tion?" j Election Returns. We are unable to give a complete return of the election on Tuesday last, as many of the precincts are not yet heard from. Below will be found an aggregate statement of the vote each candidate received at the following pre? cincts, to wit: Anderson C. H., Milford's, Ball's Mill, Sandy Springs, Fork, Greenwood, Ceutreville, Belton, Dark Coruer, Craytonville, Williford's Store and Williamston. It will be seen that the majority for Green is 583 in this County, which will be incre .sed considerably by the returns from other precincts, and may be safely estimated at not less than 700 in this couuty. McGowan's majority over Koge is now 797, and will be increased to 900. The figures indicate the successful candidates, with? out further recapitulation : For Governor. John T. Green.1906 D. H. Chamberlain.1323 For Lieutenant Governor. M. R. Delaney.1581 R. H. Gleaves.1192 For Congress. Samuel McGowan.2011 S. L. H?ge.1214 For the Senate. John R. Cochran.1926 John B. Moore.1241 For House of Fepresentatives. H. R. Vandiver.1599 James L. Orr.1579 R. W. Simpson.1052 Dr. John Wilson. 980 J. C. C. Featherston. 777 J. E. Breazeale.770 Harry Gail lard. 556 Emory Arnold. 354 T. H.Russell.331 Joseph Cox. 268 W. R. Parker. 241 J. W. Cobb. 67 For Probate Judge. W. W. Humphreys.2698 T. J. Pickens. 214 For School Commissioner. Thomas P. Beuson.1822 J. N. Carwile. 740 E. Z. Brown. 329 W.S.Shaw. 165 Peter McPhail. 99 For County Commissioners. O. H. P. Fant.1681 Joshua'Jamison.1504 Wm. M. LeavelJ.1276 G. W. Maret.1083 Hiram Greenlee. 999 J. P. Tucker. 875 A. B. Bowden. 354 The precincts not included in the above count are Brushy Creek, Bethany, Calhoun, Holland's Store, Honea Path, Long's Shop and Pendleton. We wi!' publish a tabular state? ment next week, giving the exact result at each precinct It is thought probable that the fence law has been carried by a small majority. We have not received much information from other Counties. A telegram from Co? lumbia at noon yesterday stated that the re? turns up to that hour were meagre, but indica? ted Green's election by four thousand majority. Green's majority in Oconee County is six hun? dred votes, and McGowan's over seven hun? dred. Greenville went strong for Green and Kershaw, and we hear that McGowan carried Abbeville County. It is too early to determine the result for Governor or Congress, though we have strong hopes that our side will gain the victory. The State Fair. The Sixth Annual Fair of the State Agri? cultural Society begins in Columbia on Tues? day next, 10th of November. The farmers and mechanics of the State ought to make this in? dustrial exhibition the pride and glory of our commonwealth, and the only way to achieve such & result is to manifest a genuine interest in its plans and purposes, exerting an influ? ence to suppress any tendency towards abuse of its privileges, and exalting the true aims of an agricultural and mechanical organization, to the exclusion of meretricious attractions, basing its success and enduring prosperity upon the products of the farm and the workshop. The industrial population of South Carolina should awake to the importance of sustaining this representative organization, and infusing fresh life into its management, seeking to di? rect its energies mainly to the development of the agricultural and mechanical arts in our midst. The first step in this direction is to en? courage the officers by their presence, and we trust that the people of Anderson County will appear in large numbers at the State Fair next week. Judge Cooke. At the political meeting on Friday night, in front of the Benson House, when Maj. Dela? ney had finished speaking, Judge Cooke was invited to reply in behalf of Chamberlain, but he failed to respond to the invitation, for good and sufficient reasons, we presume. Mr. E. B. Seabrook was the next speaker, and he took occasion to demolish the statements of Judge Cooke on the Saturday previous, wherein it was charged that Delaney had robbed a color? ed church of money, and that there were be. tween fifty and sixty indictments against De? laney in the city of Charleston. Both of these statements were pronounced wholly untrue. On Saturday morning, it was understood that Judge Cooke would attend a public meeting at Belton, and thither Delaney and Seabrook went to meet him on ground of his own selection. But the courage of his Honor failed to prove equal to the occasion, and instead of stopping over at Belton, he had business further down the railroad. In a word, Judge Cooke has failed to substantive his reckless charges, and has acted in such a manner as to forfeit the re? spect of every decent man in this community. BQp* President Grant has issued a proclama? tion, setting apart Thursday, 26th of Novem? ber, as a day of national thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God for the mercies and abundance of the year now drawing to a close. Hon. W. S. Haymond, the President of the Chicago and South Atlantic Railway, was recently elected to Congress from the State of Indiana. JB6F* George P. Kirkland, Esq., has been ap? pointed County Treasurer of Oconee County by the Governor. ? m * ? - ? Shreveportr La., last fall, suffered dread? fully from a destructive siege of the yellow fever, and this fall, though exempt from fever, the city is under the terrors of the bayonet. Such is the progress of law and order under Kellogg's benign government in Louisiana. j LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED AT THE SEVENTH ANNUAL FAIR * OF THE Anderson Farmers' and Mechanics' Association. October 28th, 29th and 30th, 1874. The following is a correct list of the premiums awarded at the County i air held last week: FIELD CROP DEPARTMENT. Best hale of Cotton.W. C. Foucho Second best bale of Cotton.W. \V. Russell Third best bale of Cotton.W. 1?. Eskew Rest bushel White Wheat.Joshua Jamison Best bushel Rid Wheat.S. S. Newell Best bushel Red Oats.?.J. S. Beaty Best bushel Barley.B. F. Crayton & Sons Best bushel Field Peas.R. M. Burriss Best half-bushel Table Peas.H. II. Acker Best sack of Flour.Butler & Carroll Second best sack of Flour.A. B. Bowdcn Best sample of lint Cotton.A. M. Guyton Best sample of Cotton in the seed.W. W. Knight Best sample Cotton, live stalks.T. J. Roberts Best sample of White Corn.J. B. Douthit Best sample Hominy Corn.Thos. B. Lee Best bushel Yam Potatoes.F. A. Hoko Best bushel Spanish Potatoes.J. C. Keys Best bushel Irish Potatoes.J. P. Reed Best bushel White Turnips.J. C. Keys Best bushel Ruta Bagas.1. C. Keys Best bushel Rough Rice.Thos B. Lee Best bushel Cleaned Rice.Thos. B. Lee Best specimen Pumpkin.T. C. Kilbourne Best specimen White Squash.J. P. Reed Best specimen Beets.Mrs. W. T. Harrison Best specimen Carrots.B. F. Crayton A Sons Best specimen Egg Plants.J. A. Towers Best specimen Tomatoes.B. F. Crayton A Sons Best peck of Onions.J. C. Keys Best sample of Cabbago.Thos. B. Lee Best and largest Tariety of Garden Vegetables, raised by one person.Thos. B. Lee Best and largest variety of Garden Seed, raised by one person.Mrs. J. E. Todd Best bale of Pea-vine Hay.R. M. Burriss STOCK DEPARTMENT?CATTLE AND SHEEP. Best Brahmin Cow.T. C. Kilbourne Brahmin Bull Calf, under 1 year old,..T. C. Kilbourne Brahmin Heifer, under 1 year old..B. F.Crayton ft Sons Durham Bull.B. F. Crayton ft Sons Durham Bull Calf, under 1 year old.B. F. Whitner Durham Bull Calf, under 2 years old.John E. Lewis Durham Cow.W. W. Humphreys Durham Heifer, between 2 and 3 years old.B. F. Crayton A Sons Durham Heifer, between 1 and 2 years old.B. F. Crayton A Sons Deavou Cow : : : : : : W. J. Ligon Deavon Heifer, between 2 and 3 years old.B. I rank Crayton Ayrshire Cow.Isham Harrison Ayrshire Heifer, under 2 years old.John E. Lewis Ayrshire Heifer, under 1 year old.lohn E. Lewis Ayrshire Bull Calf, under one year old...Christie Orr Native Bull Calf, under 1 year old.W. W. Russell Native Cow.W. W. Russell Native Heifer, under 2 vears old.W. W. Russell Yoke of Oxen.W. W. Holland Beef on foot.M. B. Williams Merino Buck.T. C. Kilbourne Merino Ewe.T. C. Kilbourne HORSES, JACKS AND MULES. Best Stallion, open to the world.D. S. McCullough Stallion, County raised.J. B. Anderson Stallion 3 to 5 years old.Aaron Welborn Stallion 2 to 3 years old.J. D. McElroy Stallion Colt, under 1 year old.T. J. Leak Brood Mare, open to the world.Jackson A Hamlin Brood Mare, County raised.E. H. Poor Filly, 3 years old, County raised.John E. Lewis Filly, 1 year old, County raised.John C. Whiteneld Filly, under 1 year old, County raised.John E. Lewi Pair Harness Horses, open to the world.Jackson ft Hamli Pair Harness Mares, open to the world...-A. W. Ware Second best Harness Mares open to the world.?Jackson ft Hamlii Best single Harness Horse.Jackson ft Hamli Second best single Harness Horse.S. M. Pegg Best single Harness Horse, County raised....!. N. Vandivcr Best Single Harness Mare, open to the world...A. W. Ware Best Single Harness Mare, County raised,.E. H. Poor Best Saddle Horse, open to the world.J. L. Williams Second best Saddle Horse, open to the world.O. K. Brenzeale Best Saddle Mare, open to the world.Jackson ft Hamli Second best Saddle Marc, open to the world..K. B. Fret well Best Saddle Mare, County raised.E. H. Poor Best Pony, not over 14 hands high.R. W. Miller Second best Pony, not over 14 hands high.Jackson ft Hamlii Best Pony, not over 13 hands high.E. K. Cunningham Best Jack, open to the world.T. J. Richardson Best Mule, County raised.James Harrison Best pair of Mules, open to the world.Joel T. Rice Best pair of Mules, County raised.lames Harrison Best Model Gelding.Jackson ft Hamlii Second best Model Gelding.J. K. Breaacalc Best Fancy Team.W. H. Gilkerson Second best fancy Team.A. W. Ware HOGS. Bo?t Berkshire Sow.C. S. Beaty Chester County Boar.B. F. Crayton A Sons Chester County Sow.B. Frank Crayton Pair Berkshire Pigs.C. 8. Beaty Grade Sow..._.Frank Harrisoi Pork Hog.Johu A. Reeves POULTRY. ?air of 'air Gc ? Geese.E. B. Cater Pair Common Ducks.Thos. B. Let Pair Muscovey Ducks.S. M. Crayton Pair Game Chickens.?.A.M. Guyton Pair of Fancy Chickens.J. F. Clinkscales Bost and largest "variety of Barn-yard Fowls.."..John A. Towers Best and largest exhibition of Pigeons.J. R. Cochran HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT "A." Best (lamjile of Lard.Mrs. It. R. Bcaty Bainple of Butter.Mrs. W. W. Russell Domestic Ham, with recipe for keep? ing.Mrs. J.s. Murray Cooked Ham, with skin on.Mrs. A. B. Towers Dressed Pie.Mrs. John A. Mays Domestic Vinegar.Mrs. Baylis llix Dried Apples.Mrs. T. (.'. Kilbourne Dried Peaches.Mrs. T. C. Kilbourne Chinese Syrup.B. F. Keese Siieciinen'okra, fur winter use.Mrs. J. N. Brown Specimen Tomatoes, fur win? ter use.Mrs. W. W. Humphreys HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT "B." Best Plum Jelly.Mrs. T. P. Benson Muscadine Jelly.Mrs. B. F. Cravton Blackberry Jelly.?.Mrs. R. L. keys Quince Jelly.Mrs. L. E. Cochran Lemon Jelly.Mrs. J. R. Cochran Apple Jelly.Mrs. W. F. Barr Crab Apple Jelly.Mrs. J. R. Cochran Peach Jelly.Miss Pearl Cochran Pine Apple Jelly.Mrs. J. B. Cochran Pumpkin Marmalade..Mrs. S. M. Crayton Grape Marmalade.Mrs. J. 8. Murray Blackberry Jam.Mrs. J. It. Cochran Apple Preserves.Mrs. J. R. Cochran I Plum Preserves.Mrs. T. P. Benson Cherrv Preserves.Mrs. J. J. Baker Pear Preserves.Mrs. B. F. Crayton Quiuce Preserves.Mrs. J. N. Brown Peach Preserves.?.Mrs. J. S. Murray Watermelon Preserves.Mrs. Baylis Hix Apple Marmalade.Mrs. B. F. Crayton Quince Marmalade.Mrs. J. S. Murray Pear Marmalade.Mrs. J. 8. Murray Damson Marmalade.Mrs. E. G. Roberts HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT Best Tomato Catsup.Mrs. T. C. Kilbourne Walnut Catsup. " J.S.Murray Red Pel iprr Catsup. " J.S.Murray Green rfjppc Cucumber Pickles...?._. " J. P. Reed Gnen Tomato Pickles. " A. B. Towers Mixed Pickles. " B. F. Crayton Sweet Tomato Pickles. " J. P. tteed Cabbage Pickles. " J. R, Cochran Spiced Tomatoes. " J. P. Reed Sweet Pickled Peaches : : : " T. 1*. Heiis-.ii Cucumber Catsup : : : : " J. S. .Murray Sweet Pickled Watermelon : : " Baylis Mix Sweet Pickled Plums : : : " T. P. Ilensou Spiced Pickled Peaches : : : " J. s. Murray Ground Cherry Sauce : : : " J.S. Murray Sweet Pickled Quinces : : : " J.A. Hoyt HOUSEHOLD DEPABTEENT "D." Beat Canned Peaches : : : : : Mrs. M. It. Broylcs Canned Tomatoes : : : : " J. N. Br?v/n Cauued Husk Tomatoes : : " J.S. Murray Canned Pears : : : : : " E. w. Brown Canned Blackberries : : : " J. N. Brown Cauued Cherries : : ; : " W. F. Barr Canned Quinces : : : : " B. F.Cray ton Canned Okra : : : : : " S. M. Crayton Brandy Plums : : : : : " W. II. Cater Brandy Peaches : : : : " W. II. Cater Brandy Cherries : : : : " C. A. Reed HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT "E." Best specimen Biscuit : : j : Mrs. Elijah W. Brown Loaf of Wheat Ilrrad ; " Yoshti Burrcss Specimen Rolls : : : : " A. H Towers Specimen Rusk : : ; : " R.V. Crayton Specimen Crackers : : " A.B.Towers Specimen Cold Slaw : : ; " B. F. Crayton Soeclnicu Chicken Salad : : " B. F. Crayton 11 ana Sandwiches ; : : : " t. P. Benson Beef Sandwiches : : : : " t! P. Ilensou Sponge Cake : : : : : " ].;. ? Kcesc Plain Cake :::::" B. F. Cravton Fruit Cake : : : : : " E. W. Brown Jellied cake : : : : : " Georgia Brown Trimmed cake : : : : " yy. F. Harr Butter crackers, made by girl 7 years of age : : : : Miss Pearl Cochran Jar Higdou Salad : : Mrs. J. s. Murray Silver Cake :::::" E. E. Reese HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT "IV Best Bottle Grape Wine : : : : Mrs. B. Frank Sloan Blackberry Wine : : : : "A. P. Hubbard Muscadine Wiue : : : : " J. I'. Reed Cherry Wine :::::" J. lt. Kcal Scuppernong Wine : : : " Joel T. Rico Blackberry cordial ; : : : " S, Brown Orange cordial B. F, Crayton Apple Wine : : : : : " Win. Hunter Plum Wine :::::?' W. F. Barr Cider Wine : : : : : " 8. M. Crayton and largest variety apples : : " R. F. Simpson Apples for winter keeping ? : " M. B. Williams [The remaining awards in the several departments will , appear next weck.J ? Twenty-seven colored emigrant* from; North and South Carolina left New York on Saturday l'or Liberia. I ITEMS--EDTIORIAL AND OTHERWISE. _? There was snow in New York on Friday night. ? In making a congratulatory speech after the late election, a Georgia orator could only say: "Boys, we beat 'ein !" ? A dispatch from Sumter states that Gov. Moses has been nominated for the Legislature from Sumter, on the Green ticket, in place of Col. T. B. Johnston. ? Frederick W. Seward, son of the late Wm. H. Seward, aud Hamilton Fish, jr., son of the present Secretary of State, were candi? dates for the Legislature of New York at the election on Tuesday last. ? Col. Vodges, commanding officer of the Federal troops in Charleston, writes to the War Department in regard to the prevalence of yellow fever in that city, and desires the removal of the troops under his command to some other portion of the State. ? Capt. Dunlap Scott, a prominent citizen of Rome, Ga., died in that city on Friday night last, after a short illness. He was a fearless and uncompromising leader of the Democracy, aud served the State with much credit during Bullock's administration in the Legislature. ? Miss Elizabeth McDowall, aged nineteen, and a miliner by trade, was run over by an engine on the Georgia Road, in Atlanta, Ga., at Whitehall crossing, on the 31st ult. Her skull was crushed, and her brains scattered on the track. The careless engineer was arrested. ? A wealthy merchant is reported as having said: "I always feel happy when I am adver? tising, for then I know that, waking or sleep? ing, I have a strong, though silent orator wor? king for me ; one who never tires, never sleeps, never makes mistakes, and who is certain to enter the household from which, if at all, my trade must come." ? The net result of the elections in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Iowa was the elec? tion of fifteen Democrats to Congress in the place of as many Republicans, making a differ? ence of thirty votes in the next House of Rep? resentatives. It also included the defeat of two Republican United States Senators, and the election of Democrats in their places. ? The Port Royal Commercial says : A new j line of steamers will, in the course of a few months, be put on between New York and Port Royal. They will be entirely new vessels, much larger, and will have superior accommo? dations for passengers. Port Royal is going ahead ; nothing can stop it; it is crowded with shipping, vessels being compelled to wait for berths to discharge cargo. The wharf is to be extended one thousand feet. ? A Paris dispatch says authentic informa? tion has been received there that Russia is fully convinced that she will, in the course of three or four years, be engaged in a desperate strug? gle with Germany. Bismarck is determined to demand the restoration of the German Pro? vinces of Russia, and Von Moltke has already his spies in those Provinces, and it is said the proposed organization of the new Landsturm has been decided upon in view of these possi? ble events. ? Prior to the election, it was conceded by shrewd politicians that the Democracy would J carry New York State, and elect their candi? date for Governor, Mr. Samuel J. Tilden. The returns will prove whether or not the politi [ cians are right in theiir calculations. It is also ; stated by the Washington correspondent of the New York Times that bets are freely offered in Washington that the next House of Represen? tatives will be composed of a majority of Democrats. ? A Washington letter says; "Gen. Sher | man's friends are moving actively in his behalf and making arrangement to bring him forward for the next President. From the nature of the steps taken, it is inferred that the plan of Gen. Sherman's friends is to run him as an independ? ent candidate. At the same time, it is believed that there is a plot on foot by some of Grant's friends to secure legislasion that will make Sherman come back to Washington, to be 'snubbed or resign his commission as geueral of the army." ? The Columbia correspondent of the Charleston News and Courier makes the fol? lowing statement: "The Columbia Pkcenix, i which, during the present campaign, has pre? served an attitude of "armed neutrality"?a I policy commonly said to be inspired by a week I ly check from Mr. Hardy Solomon?finally went over, body and soul, to Chamberlain this morning. The proprietor, in an editorial, states that he will vote for Chamberlain "un? der protest." This announcement caused some comment in the community, but not much sur? prise, as the position of the Phienix for many weeks past has been very generally understood. In its desertion of the people's cause on the eve of the battle, it cannot carry with it even a corporal's guard. It is due to Mr. C. P. Pel ham, tho recognized editor of the paper, to say that he had no knowledge of the article in question until after it appeared, aud that it does not reflect his sentiments." TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. The oldost son of Mr. H. F. McKinney was considerably injured by a fall from a persimmon tree on Sunday last. The weather has boon remarkably fine du? ring the last ten days. Heavy frosts and cool nights, with pleasant, sunshiny days. Henson & Sharpe have received a large assort? ment of the choicest brands of Cigars, and we return many thanks for a liberal supply of the weed. The gonoral impression prevails that a full vote has been polled throughout Anderson County, and it is expected that the returns will show the largest white vote since tho war. One of our citizens declares that tho Cantata was the host "home-made show" ho ever wit? nessed in Anderson, and those who were for? tunately in attendance will agree with him. Mr. D. L. Hill, of tho Greenville Daily News, was in attendance upon tho Anderson Fair, and bos written quite a spirited account of tho ex? hibition for that lively and entertaining news? paper. We are sorr\' to loam that Mr. R. B. Dean met with a sad accident on Monday last while feeding a gin. Ho had his hand and arm caught in tho gin, and severely injured. At last accounts ho was doing well. On Friday last as Mr. Jack Brown was on his way homo, his horse ran away, throwing his son out of the buggy and injuring him about the head. Tho injury is not serious, however, and wo hope that he will soon bo well. Among tiio visitors to our County Fair, wo wero pleased to meet with Kov. J. I. Bonner, editor of the A. It, Presbyterian, and President of the Duo West Female College lie was in tine health and spirits, and seemed to enjoy tho occasion. The election passed off quietly in our town, without a single disturbance of any kind, A heavy vote polled, and tho candidates wero kept exceedingly busy tho entire day. No doubt all of thorn are glad tho labors of tho campaign are over. Wo regret to learn that Mr. M. A. Snipes met with a serious loss on Tuesday night, by tho total destruction of his cotton house and wagon .shed, which were discovered to he on tiro bc twen two and three o'clock in the night. The origin of the lire is thought to be incendiary, and warrants were issued for suspected parties yesterday. Several bales of cotton were con? sumed by the lire. SEVENTH ANNUAL FAIR IN ANDER? SON?A GALA TIME. The pleasing anticipations which pervade the minds of our people upon tho evo of the open? ing of the annual County Fairs, relative to the successful termination of the same, have been j more than realized in the large attendance ofj persons, and the splendid and varied collections I in each ol the several departments. Here every year are gathered together in social harmony the beauty and the chivalry of the dear old County of Anderson, as wellas those of adjacent i Countios, who come hither to enjoy the occa? sion, and to carry back with them fond recol? lections of the scenes they have witnessed. Never on any past occasion has there been a more select attendance than was present at the Fair last week, and never did people seem to enjoy themselves more. A noticeable feature of the occasion was the great taste displayed in the dross of the ladies, which far surpassed in elegance the styles of former years. Sociability was at its height, and the entire occasion passed off pleasantly and harmoniously. Tuesday, Wednesday and a portion of Thursday, the Secretary of the Association and his clerks were kept busy making entries in the several departments, and in arranging tho articles for exhibition, while the superintendents of the various departments wero engaged in collecting together in proper order the articles assigned to their care. At about nine o'clock on Thursday morning, the gates were opened, and people began to come in from all quarters, thronging the building with their numbers, and adding by their presence, to the pleasures of tho occa? sion. The number present on Thursday was estimated at about eight hundred, the majority holding back for the more enlivening scenes of Friday. The display of horses took place on Thursday, and although not so numerous as last year, yet they were liner and more select, J especially those of Mr. Ware, of Greenville, aud Messrs. Haralin and Jackson, of Abbeville. Tho animals aud articles in tho several depart? ments were examined by their respective com? mittees on Thursday, and premiums awarded and recommended, in order to get through, with business earlier on Friday. Friday morning dawned bright and beauti? ful, the gates wero thrown open to the public, and following in the wake of the colored band from Abbeville, (which had been engaged for tho occasion,) came hundreds of people, all ea? ger to participate in the festivities of the Fair. From early morning until near 11 o'clock, a vast throng continued to pour through the gates, enter the building or walk about the grounds. At this time the number present was between fifteen hundred and two thousand persons. Leaving them to admire the many things on exhibition, let us enter tho main building, and take a survey of tho many beau? ties and delicacies. On the west side, and just as we enter, there is a handsomo lire-screen, adorned with hundreds of pictures cut from magazines, and so uicoly joined that all seem one entire picture. This is the handiwork of Mrs. P. F. Stevens, of our town, and belongs to the miscellaneous department. A few steps now bring us to tho department of Fino Arts, of which there is a more numerous and beau? tiful collection than that of any former year. Here is the "Picture of Life," an oil painting executed by Mr. George Brown, of our town, which for beauty of conception, blending of colors and elegance of finish, would bo hard to excel, and rclieets great credit upon the skill of the artist. Hero, also, aro a collection of landscape scenes in water colors, which for beauty of scene, color and finish, we have nev? er seen sur])assed. There is also a crayon drawing by a lady which is exquisite, and a large collection of well executed photographs, pencil drawings, etc. These productions, with few exceptions, are the work of native artists, and goes to prove that the passion for art, which is indicative of a refined and elevated taste, is on the increase. Passing from this, we are shown some fine specimens of jewelry made by our young and enterprising townsman, Mr. John M. Hubbard, which roflect much credit on his skill in that line. Farther on, wo come to the latest fashions in dress for ladies, which are (using an expression of their own) perfect? ly lovely. Next we come to the Sowing Ma? chines, where the operators are busy at work, showing by practical use, tho good qualities of J their respective machines, and a little farther on we see before us tho lioral department, in which are exhibited some beautiful boquets, the work of fair hands, and a splendid collec? tion of green-house plants, among which we ! discern line specimens of tho much prized Cactus. Passing still around, we stop to ex? amine tho field crop department, in which we perceive a much larger and more varied collec? tion than formerly. Here aro fine specimens of corn, wheat, Hour, cotton and potatoes, and almost every variety of vegetable known in this region, among which aro the oyster and egg plants. The assortment of vegetables are the finest that we have ever seen, particularly turnips grown by Mr. J. C. Keys. Next in order aro the household departments, and we como first to the meats, pickles, preserves, [ breadstuff's and wines, which line a counter ex? tending almost tho whole length of tho east ! sido of tho building, and containing in each I division more and bettor articles than have ever been exhibited at this place. The com? mittees in those several departments testify to the large increase of entries, and to tho superi? ority of the articles on exhibition. Passing now through tho centre of tho building, we examine the numerous articles in tho needlo and fancy work department, and find .'?hem more numerous and more beautiful than tho collections of last year. Here we find exquis? ite taste, and no small amount of skill display? ed in tho many embroidered articles, and in tho articles in bead-work. Prominent in this department, are two specimens In llowcr-work, one in wax and the other in feathers, which are indeed both beautiful and exquisite. Thoro are also several pretty specimens of hair work, and many other articles too numerous to men? tion. Looking around us, we soo on every side articles of domestic manufacture?such as do? mestic carpeting of neat patterns, woolen jeans, coverlets, counterpanes and patchwork quilts. Among the latter is one by a girl four years old, which is hard to beat. Suffice it to say, that for industry, skill and taste exhibited in tho various departments du? ring tho Fair, our ladies cannot bo excelled. Since we have seen most of tho articles inside, let us now go outside the building and look around. The first thing which attracts out ac tention arc some bales of cotton on exhibition, which upon examination proves to bo of a su? perior quality. Going on the east sido of tho building, wo find some handsomo buggies ex? hibited by Messrs. Kecd ifc Stephens, of Fair Play, and Messrs. Seal, Sign & Robertson, of Abbeville, winch for elegance of finish aro un? surpassed. Alongside of those is the depart? ment of poultry, safely ensconced in Mr. B. F. Clayton's new and improved wire coops. In this department are some fine specimens of the different kinds of poultry, such as buff'cochin j brahina and Spanish chickens, Hong Kong j geese and bronze turkeys. Tho entries in this, as well as in most of tho othor departments, are decidedly more numerous than those of any previous year. Last, though not least, is I the stock department, In which are shown some ! line hogs, horses and eat lie, among which the most noticeable and the finest, are those exhib? ited by Mr. John E. Lewis, of Oconee, consist? ing of blooded horse* and Ayreshire cattle. There were also some amusements during the Fair, the attention of the crowd at times being attracted towards a vendor of pens and pencils, who used his oratorical powers to tho best advantage in endeavoring to dispose of his wares. There was also on the grounds a wheel of fortune, which often went back on its name, and proved to bo the wheel of misfortune to many, and a small tent used for a photographic gallery, wherein many pictures were taken. Up-stairs in the main building the crowd was greatest, owing to the splendid view from this elevated position. In the afternoon delightful music was discoursed by the Harmonia Club. Later in the evening the committees report? ed, and the premiums were awarded, and tho Fair closed with a mule race, which was enjoy? ed by all present. The vast crowd then wended their way homewards, much pleased with all they saw, and inwardly wishing that the Coun? ty Fair would take place oftener. Much credit is due Mr. B. F. Crayton, and the other officers of tho Association, for the enterprising spirit manifested by them in the whole arrangement of the Fair, and tho grand success in which it torminated reflects unbounded credit upon their zeal and energy. SUDDEN DEATH. We are pained to record the death of Mr, William Moorhead, which sad event occurred at his residence near Concord Church on Sat? urday morning last, after an illness of only a few moments. The deceased had always been in good health, and had attended the Fair on Thursday and Friday. On Friday night, he retired to bed feeling as well as usual, and nothing was apprehended until about daybreak on Saturday morning, when his son got up to make a fire. While making the fire, he noticed that his father was about to fall out of the bed, and he ran and caught him before he fell, and moved him back farther. He then alarmed the family, but before they reached him he had ex? pired. Drs. Nardin, Broyles and Sharpe were called in to examine the body on Saturday, and after a careful examination, pronounced tho cause of his death to have been disease of the heart. At the time of his death, he was in his fiftieth year. He was beloved and respected by all who knew him, and leaves behind a large family and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Our sympathies are with the bereaved. He was buried in the cemetery at Concord Church bv Town Creek Grange, accor? ding to the beautiful burial ceremonies of the Grange Order. About three hundred persons were in attendance. HOMICIDE. On Friday evening last, as Mr. William Mar? tin and Stephen Chastainjr., were on their way home from this place, the latter, after coming to the road that turned in the direction of his house volunteered to go home with Martin, as he was somewhat under the influence of liquor. They proceeded on together quietly, until near the residence of Mr. McLesky, when Martin dropped his hat in the road and began looking for it. After finding it, he drew his pistol, and said to Chastain, "You called me a d?n liar, and I am going to shoot you." Chastain said to him, "Bill, put up your pistol." Martin then fired, the ball striking Chastain in the left breast, and passing through the upper lobe of the left lung and lodging. Chastain then foil, and Martin fled. Mr. McLesky heard the shot tired, came and found Chastain lying in tho road bleeding. He had him conveyed to his house only a short distance off, where he re? mained until Sunday morning, when ho was taken to his father's, Mr. John Chastain. Med? ical attendance was called soon after he was shot, but all to no purpose. He died on Mon? day at one o'clock p. m. Martin is still at large, but his arrest will soon be niado. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Tho Independent Republicans held a moet ing on Friday night, in front of tho Benson House. Maj. Delancy made a sensible, straight? forward speech, giving much good advice to his colored hearers. He was followed by E. B. Seabrook, Esq., in an eloquent and powerful ef? fort against the Chamberlain ticket The next speaker was Prof. W. H. Thomas, an educated colored man, who made an able and truthful exposition of the real issues involved in tho campaign. Messrs. J. R. Coehran and J. S. Murray followed in telling, effective speeches, urging the claims of Green and Delaney upon the audience, which was largely composed of the colored people. All of the speakers were warmly applauded, and we have no doubt that their efforts bore fruit in the election on Tues? day. THE CANTATA. On Thursday and Friday evenings, the Court House was filled with appreciative audiences *c witness the beautiful representation of "Esther, *. which was rendered in fine style by the ladies and gentlemon. The choruses and solos were frequently applauded, and tho dramatic manner of some of the actors excited universal admira? tion. The costumes were in good taste and truly attractive, and the whole affair reflected much credit upon the management The en? tertainment was for the benefit of the Episcopal Church, and we are gratified to state that sever? al huudrcd dollars were realized. LITERARY ADDRESS. Col. E. M. Rucker will deliver a lecture on "Mental Culture" before the young men of Anderson on Tuesday evouing, November 10th. Tho public generally and the ladies especially are invited to be present Col. Rucker is a gentleman of high literary attainments and a fluent and agreeable orator, and cannot fail to ploase his hoarers. We bespeak for him a largo audience. FIRE AT FAIR PLAY. On Saturday night last, at 11 o'clock, the stores of R. E. Mason, Dr. McCurry, Mr. Jar rard and Reed & Stephens' carriage repository wero entirely consumed by firo. The fire orig? inated in Jarrard's store, from an old lamp that hung in the ceiling. The entire loss is estima? ted at about ?5,000. THE MARKETS* Anderson, Nov. 4, 1874. The cotton market has been active for the past week. Sales amount to 471 bales, and tho markets closed this evening at 12$ to 13J. Charleston, Nov. 2. Cotton in fair demand?middling 14J to 14$. New York, Nov. 2. Cotton quiet; sales 602?uplands 145._ The Steam Washer, or Woman's Friend. To the Citizens of Anderson?the Ladies Es? pecially ! THE undersigned is owner of J. C. Tilton'g (Pittsburg, Pa.) latest patent right for the groat STEAM WASHER or WOMAN'S FRlb'ND, with all of the improvements. This right is the ono which is now being advertised so extensively in whole pages of the papers. Every one sold is warranted. It is faultless doing all claimed for it The latest, the best tho cheapest! ?10.00 is the price. For further information call and see, or addr&ss W. II. SMITH, Shallow Ford P. O., Anderson Co., S d April 10,1ST 1 -10 ly