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' Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis. _ .THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. 12, 1874. Gen. Kershaw was defeated in the re? cent election by 2,000 votes. J6s^* The fifty-fourth session of the Baptist State Convention will begin at Chester on Wednesday, 25th of November. A heavy frost in Charleston in the ear? ly part of last week gives assurance that all danger from, yellow fever is at an end for this season. The annual communication of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, A. F. M., will be held in Charleston on Tuesdayv Sth of De? cember next. i?*?- We have not been able to ascertain the exact result of the election for Congress, but it is certain that Gen. McGowan has been de-) Seated by a heavy majority. j Town Meeting. A meeting of the citizens of Auderson is ealled for Monday night at half-past seven i o'clock, to take place in the Court House, to eonsider matters of the greatest importance to the welfare of our town. All are earnestly invited and urged to attend. The Vote of Anderson County. The official returns elsewhere given show a largely iucreased vote in this County, both white and colored, as follows: Whites, 2525 ; ' colored, 1858. Total, 4383. This is the largest vote ever polled in Anderson County by either race. In 1870, the vote was 2073 whites and 1414 colored, making a total of 3487. In 1872, the vote was 1866 whites and 1367 colored, giving a total of 3233, which is exactly 1150 less than at the recent election. A Democratic Congress. It is now ascertained that the Democratic majority in the next House of Representatives will be seventy-seven, with seventeen members yet to be elected from Connecticut, New Hamp? shire, California and Mississippi, which will further increase the majority. The Radical majority in the Senate wil l certainly be reduced to eight, and possibly to six. A pretty good showing for the dead Democracy, and a prom? ising sign for 1876. Democratic Victories. The signal triumph of the Democratic party on the 3rd of November, in nearly every por? tion of the United States, has surprised the entire country. Some were cautiously predict? ing increased success for the Democracy, and the more astute members of the opposition were prepared for Democratic gains, but the most sanguine Democrat in the land was not prepared for the overwhelming victory and complete revolution in public sentiment which the result discloses. The enemy are routed "horse, foot and dragons," and as the smoke of the battle-field clears away, there is revealed a terrible panic in his flight from the victorious hosts. What has produced this miglity revolution in politics? Not the enunciation of any new dogmas, nor the declaration of any change of policy on the part of the Democrats. True to its principles and maintaining its ancient faith, the organization of the Democratic party has been kept together under defeat, disaster and repeated calamities, and it now becomes the medium through which the American people hare placed the seal of condemnation upon Republican arrogance and insolence. The masses were discontented and dissatisfied, and were resolved upon a change of rulers. The Republican party had demonstrated an unwil? lingness or inability to restore peace, tranquil ity and prosperity to the nation, especially in its management of the Southern States, where the grossest abuses of republicau government were perpetrated, and the instruments of these flagrant outrages upon liberty and local self government were upheld by the Federal ad? ministration, represented by a Republican President and a Republican Congress. After repeated warnings against the continuance of this state of affairs, the Republican party has been thoroughly tried and found wanting. The leaders of that party assumed to hold an un? limited lease of their power, and did not dream that a change would come in the next ten years. Hence, they disregarded every mani? festation of public opionion, and endeavored to magnify their own importance to the coun? try until it was necessary to administer a stern and unyielding rebuke, in order to preserve the essence of liberty and maintain the govern? ment of our forefathers. A third term for President Grant was regard? ed as menacing and distasteful, not in conso? nance with the genius and spirit of our insti? tutions. Further disquietude in the South and active interference with its affairs was looked upon as destructive to the business interests and material necessities of the country. The great questions of currency and cheap trans? portation had been ignored and postponed to strengthen the partisan power of Republican leaders. Add the repeated disclosures of cor? rupt measures in Congress, and the failure to investigate and punish frauds of the greatest magnitude, and we have a succinct statement of the causes leading to wide-spread dissatisfac? tion and discontent among the masses. The Republican party, which had been deemed es? sential to the perpetuity of the Union and the preservation of freedom, hastened its own de^ struction, and struck the blows resulting in its downfall and ultimate extinction. The Result. The decision at the ballot-box on the 3rd of November elects Mr. Chamberlain as the Gov? ernor of South Carolina for the next two years. He goes into office under peculiar circumstan ees, with the majority in favor of his party greatly reduced. A stronger and more com? pact opposition will confront him in the Legis? lature, and the lessons taught by the campaign cannot fail to impress him with the danger to which his administration will be subjected, in case the ignominious failures of the past six years do not prove a warning against further abuse of the public trusts. The general dissat? isfaction with his Republican predecessors stands before his gaze, and he must know that similar practices and derelictions of duty will only increase the defections among the rank and file of his own party. The recent oppo? nents to his election are not likely to forego the vantage ground, and their numbers will be legion unless better government in the interest of all classes, without distinction or favoritism, will be guaranteed during the term of his ad? ministration. The tax-paying and property holding citizens of South Carolina are sincere and earnest in their demand for justice at the hands of their rulers, and they will not be sat? isfied with pretended measures of reform. This sentiment is shared by the great body o*" the American people, who are tired and sick of the disgraceful record made by the Repub? lican party in thi? State. During the campaign, it was Mr. Chamber? lain's boast that he would appoint no man to office, unless three requisites were made appa? rent: First, is he a Republican; second, is he honest; and third, is he competent? The pledge of party fealty was made most promi net, and seemed to inspire the highest respect in the mind of Mr. Chamberlain. We deem it unfortunate that such expressions were made, and we believe that a reversal of the propositions would greatly tend to insure the one thing needful in this State, by placing competency and honesty above Republicanism in the selection of public officials on his part. Only in this way can the administration of Mr. Chamberlain furnish substantial evidence that he intends to become the Governor of the whole people, aud break down the miserable cliques heretofore controlling official power and patronage. The conservative masses have much to en? courage them in the recent election, although defeated in the general result. By a combina? tion with Independent Republicans, after a brief campaign not wholly satisfactory in many respects, the tremendous majority relied upon by the opposition has been greatly reduced, and the political balance made nearer even, ao that the future will bring less arrogance and boastfulness of superior numbers, which al? ways intimidates and begets distrust of our ability to gain the victory. We are cognizant of the fact that divisions can be made in their ranks, and that the colored people are not en. tirely unwilling to join hands with their white neighbors in securing honest and competent rulers. A large number of colored voters scat? tered throughout the State emphasized this fact at the polls, and we should not be loth to re? cognize and applaud their conduct, simply be? cause defeat ensued. I The increased conservative element in the Legislature is another cause for congratulation, especially the triumph in Charleston County, where there, is a delegation of Independents and Conservatives, headed by Hon. Geo. A. Trenholm, which defeated a shabby set of cor ruptionists and selfish politicians. We believe that more active, vigilant and effective opposi? tion will ensue, which gives promise that cor? rupt measures and excessive taxation will meet with successful resistance whenever attempted. This is an immense gain in the aggregate re? sult, and is the prime source of encouragement for the future, which will be shared by honest men of all parties as an omen that the skies are brightening in South Carolina, so long op? pressed and pillaged under the guise of Repub? licanism. The Fence Law Defeated. The question submitted to the voters of An? derson County, known as the fence law, has been defeated by a heavy majority. The returns show that 602 voted in favor and 1388 against, being a majority of 78G opposed to the measure. It was difficult to asce. tain the in? tentions of many voters, as the ballots were variously written and many of them perplexing to the managers. Besides, a general expression of opinion has not been secured, since more than one-half the voters failed to put themselves upon record on this important matter. Under these circumstances, the friends of the proposed law are suggesting the propriety of holding a special election to decide tho question, which can be thoroughly canvassed before the people apart from other issues, aud a bet? ter understanding of its merits be secured. As the Act under which the question has been submitted does not allow this discretion to the County Commissioners, additional legislation will be required before another election can be ordered by them. To obtain the legislation and make a satisfactory canvass before the peo? ple will require several months, aud we would advise all interested to base their calculations for the coming year under tho present system of fencing. For the Anderson IntcUUjcnccr. A Card. To the Citizens of Anderson County : I was becoming reconciled to my defeat when the report reached me that, on the morn? ing of the election, I had been grossly wronged by being charged with opposition to the me? morial of the Tax-Payers' Convention, and that, too, at tho very threshold of the place of my nativity. Though the accusation is with? out semblance of truth, I feel deeply pained thereby; for I not only did not oppose the memorial, but made a speech in committee of the whole in its favor that was complimented as the speech of the occasion. I am not igno? rant of the combination that defeated me, nor of the hollow pretext that induced it. And had some of its adherents been possessed of such manliness as should comport with true j democracy, and informed me of their design, ; I spould have spared them the trouble and my j self the pain of defeat. I am not conscious of { having wronged any one by word or deed dur ! ing the canvass; if so, I am ready to make ! amends, and I will endeavor to trust that the ' same generous spirit will characterize those who have wronged me. J. C. C. FEATHERSTON. j BOXES. Anderson C. H., Box 1... Andersou C. II., Box 2... Anderson C. H., Box .'5... Hall's Mill. Bel ton. Brushy Creek. Bethany. Brown ? Farmer's Store, Ceutrcville. Crnytonville. Cainoun. Dark Corner. Greenwood. Holland's Store. Honea 1'ath. Long's Shop. Mil ford's. Pendleton. Sandy Springs. Williford's Store. Williamston. OFFICIAL RETURN OF THF ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1874. Total. ^5111638? I2W8I1714H2133I1920I1452U217I1057I958I 780 i5:? i 430 ? lf,3l 309n?v?tt3^5L^31-2 l-.)0-Ol7-2->0-tOO-l.q8-209S--2 U7-1914-137t>-13U6-984-?27-2.525-l Tho following is tho official return of the vote for Gov? ernor and Lieutenant Governor la Anderson County: Gov'nor.j|Lt. Gov BOXES. Anderson C. H., Rox No. 1. Anderson C. H., Hox No. 2. Audcrson C. ir., Box No. 3. Hall's Mill. Helton. Brushy Creek. Bethany. Drown & Fanuor's Store. CVntreville. Craytonville. Calhoun. Dark Corner. Greenwood. Holland's Store. Honea Path. Long's Shop. Milford'a. Pendleton. Handy Springs... Willi ford's Store. Williaiuston. 267 Total.I2534I1762II2229U74C A Summary of the November Elections. Twenty-four States elected Governors, Con. gressmen, members of the Legislature and other minor officers last week. We append a brief summary of the result, according to the returns already received : Alabama.?The Democratic State ticket was elected by not less than 12,000 majority. Hon. George S. Houston is the Governor elect. The Democrats have a majority of 29 on joint ballot in the Legislature. Six out of the eight Congressmen are Democrats. Arkansas.?A full Democratic delegation to Congress has been elected. The State officers were chosen in October. Delaware.?The State and Congressional ticket was carried by the Democrats. Florida.?The Republicans elected both members of Congress, but the Democrats have a majority of 20 in the Legislature. Georgia.?The entire delegation to Congress is Democratic. Felton, in the seventh District, was elected over the regular nominee. Illinois.?The Republican State ticket was elected by a decreased majority. The Inde? pendents and Democrats have a clear majority on joiut ballot in the Legislature. The Demo? crats have gained six or seven Congressmen, and have a majority in the delegation. Kansas.?The Republican State ticket had a majority of 5,000, against 32,000 two years ago. The Democrats elect one aud the Republi? cans elect two members of Congress. Kentucky.?The entire delegation to Con? gress was elected by the Democrats, including J. Proctor Knott, the witty and accomplished orator. Maryland.?The Democrats send a full delegation to Congress. Massachusetts?Hon. William Gaston, Democrat, has been elected Governor by 7,000 majority. Three Democrats, one Independent, and seven Republicans are elected to Congress. Gen. 1>. F. Butler was defeated by a Democrat in the Sixth District, and Hon. N. P. Banks was elected as an Independent Republican from the Fifth District. Michigan.?The Democrats have a large representation in the Legislature, and a prob? able majority on joint ballot. Three Demo? crats and six Republicans elected to Congress. The Republican candidate for Governor is elected by less than 3,000 majority, against G0,000 two years ago. Minnesota.?The Republicans elect the en? tire delegation (3) to Congress. Missouri.?The Democratic majority will reach from 40,000 to 00,000 on the State ticket, and a full delegation to Congress, thirteen members, complete the overwhelming victory. Nevada.?Bradley (Dem.) re-elected Gor ernor, and Ellis (Dem.) elected to Congress. New Jersey.?The Democrats have elected j the Governor by 12,000 majority, and will have a majority of eleven on joint ballot in the I Legislature. Four Democrats and three Re ' publicans sent to Congress. New York.?Tilden (Dem.) elected Gov? ernor by upwards of 40,000. Delegation to Congress about equally divided, making a gain of nine Democratic members. The Democrats have a majority on joint ballot in the State Legislature. Pennsylvania.?The contest was exceed? ingly close on the State ticket, but the Repub? licans carried the State by a very small major? ity. Democrats have one majority on joint ballot in the Legislature. Sixteen Democrats and eleven Republicans elected to Congress. South Carolina.?Chamberlain elected Governor by ten or twelve thousand majority. E. W. M. Maclcey (Ind. Rep.) has been elected to Congress in the Second District. Wallace, H?ge, Rainey and Smalls (Reg. Republicans) make up the delegation to Congress. The Legislature will probably stand as follows: Senate?Republicans, 17; Conservatives and Independents, 15. House of Representatives? Republicans, 74; Conservatives aud Independ? ents, 50. Tennessee.?The Democratic majority for Governor is between 40,000 and 50,000. Not more than ten Republicans elected to the Leg? islature, and only one member to Congress is a Republican. Texas.?Six members to Congress, the en? tire delegation, elected by the Democrats. Hon. John 11. Reagan, Postmaster General of the Confederate States, was elected from the First District. VIRGINIA.?The Democrats elect eight mem? bers to Congress, and the Republica s one member. Ex-Gov. Walker is returned from the Third District. Wisconsin.?Six Republicans and two Dem? ocrats elected to Congress. The Republicans have a majority of 25 on joint ballot in the Legislature, which will insure the rc-elcction of Senator Carpenter. What will Gov. Chamberlain say now as to his numerical majority having exclusive control of the administration of affairsjn this State, with his majority of only 10,000 ami near? ly one-half the Legislature belonging to the op? position? Upon his own bad theory, there must be a divide. Although Democratic in the past, the people of South Carolina have acted with good sense in this contest, believing that upon the great questions presented, new and unprecedented, it was the part of wisdom to think and act independently, untrammclcd by party tic*. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. j Business has boon rathor dull for the past i weok, owing to a falling offin the price of cot? ton. The weather on Tuesday last was disagreea? ble, owing to the prevalence of a dense fog and light drizzling rain. The Singer Sewing machine, of which Mr. John H. Clarke is tho Agent, was awarded the premium at the recent County Fair. Tho Sing? er is hard to beat. The 4th quarterly conference of the Anderson Station will bo held at tho Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday noxt. The Presiding Elder, Rev. R. P. Franks, and Rov. S. A. Weber, of Williamston, are expected to be present. 1 The Town Council held their annual election for Town Olliccrs on Tuesday last, which ro sulted as follows: Clerk of Council, James n. Bewley. Cotton Weigher, J.Reese Fant. Chief of Polico, Wm. G. Clark. They will tako tho oath of office on Monday next, and assume the duties of their respective positions. j Tho Governor has issued a proclamation offer? ing a reward of two hundred dollars for appre? hension and delivery to any jailor in tho Stato of William M. Martin, whom, it will bo re mombered, shot and killed Stephen Chastain, jr., on tho night of the 30th October last. Mar? tin is still at large, but his arrest is daily ex? pected. Died, on Thursday morning last, at his resi? dence near Sandy Springs, after a long illness occasioned by consumption, Mr. John McLain, in the 40th year of his age. Tho de? ceased was a highly respected citizen. His re? mains wore interred with all tho honors of the Grange Order in tho Cemetery at Sandy Springs on Friday last. An election of officers for tho ensuing quar? ter was held by the Polytechnic Society last week, which resulted in the choice of tho fol? lowing: President, Dr. W. G. Browno; Vice President, Henry Frierson; Secretary and Treasuror, H. G. Scudday. This Society, owing to an increase in the number of its members, is now in a most pro.sporous condition, and the liveliest interest is manifested in its meetings and discussions. SERENADE. The result of the recent election for County Officers being declared^n Friday evening last, a number of colored citizens made the town lively for a time with a torchlight procession, after which they proceeded to tho residence of the Senator elect, Col. John R. Coehran, whero they wore joined by a number of white citizens, accompanied by tho "Old Brass Band." Here tho Band played aomo lively and stirring airs, and after repeated calls Col. Coehran made his appearance, and thanked both white aud col? ored for thoir duo appreciation of him, and their strong and cordial support in tho elec? tion. Ho ended by inviting all present to outer and enjoy his hospitalitios, which they all did to a largo oxtent. The greater portion of the crowd together with tho Band then went to the residence of Maj. W. W. Humprbeys, the Probate Judge elect, whore they wero well re? ceived and appropriately thanked. Leaving this place thoy soon arrived at Capt, T. P. Benson's, whero like hospitalities awaited thorn, and after remaining there somo timo, it boing then in tho small hours of tho night, they wended their way homeward well pleased with tho whole affair. This was truly ono of the livoliest, quietest and most enjoyed serenades of the season. LITER AR Y A DDRESS. On Tuesday ovoning last, dospite tho inclem? ency of tho weather, quito a number of ladies and gontlomen assembled in tho Court House for tho purpose of listening to tho address of Col. E. M. Rucker. After being introduced by Mr. D. S. Taylor, ho aroso and stated his sub? ject, "Mental Culturo," and continuod for nearly an hour in the most impressive stylo to discuss tho merits of tho subject, showing from tho first how tho infant is entirely under tho control of nature, his mind having no power of development until ago and culturo brings it forth, and causes it to expand in all its glory and beauty; how, after tho infant has grown up to manhood without receiving the benefits of mental culture, his mind in dull and inac tiro concerning tho beauties and glories of Art, Science and Literature ; while, on tho other hand, tho man of tho trained and cultured mind is always liberal in Iiis views, and is constantly deriving pleasuro from his surroundings; how in our day sensation is our idol, and variety our criterion of beauty, wbilo tho mind is tho only part of our nature which is truly boauti ful; how to-day wo look back with wonder and astonishment upon tho master minds of antiquity, whoso cultivated genius called forth those splondid creations of Art that tho trav? eler beholds in Athens and Ronio ; how to-day we owo to classic Athens the laurel crown as being tho first and best in literature. Ho wont on at length to show how tho futuro of Ameri? ca, concerning her prosperity and intelligence, depended upon training and cultivating the minds of all by regularly established system of education; how tho South in commerce and social position before tho war stood as high as any country on the globe, and that tho time would coino yet when her commerce would in? crease, end her people, through the means of proper education, would be clovated to their former standard of intelligence, prosperity and happiness; that all this had to bo brought about by tho young men, who in order to ac? complish a grand success, should give strict attention to their mental culturo. JO^y Columbia Union-Herald: "People say Judge Hogc is lucky. We call itoram*." Al? low the suggestion t hat the spelling of our con? temporary is defective, and let us attribute the success of Judge H?ge to his hmyhuj*. LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED at THB 8EYENTH ASSCAL FAIE OF TUB Anderson Farmers' and Mechanics' Association. October 28th, 29th and 30th, 1874. MANUFACTURERS DEPARTMENT "A." Improved Steam Washer.W. H. Smith Collection Tin Ware.Gilreath A Burgess Parlor Stove.Gilreath A Burgess Seed Sower, Guano Distributor & Rake.B. F. Clayton A Sons Two Horse Turning Plow.B. F. Crayton A Sons Cooking Stove.B. F. Crayton A Sons Trotting Buggy.Seal, Sign A Kohertson Douhle open Buggy.Seel, Sign A Robertson Top Buggy.Reed & Stephens Open Buggy.Keed A Stephens Family Vehicle.Reed A Stephens Goldsmith's Wedge Tie.C. L. Simons Goldsmith's T. Tie.C. L. Simons One-Horso Turning Plow.Lewis & Co. Douhle Shovel Flow.Lewis A Co. Singer Sewing Machine.John H. Clarke Axe Handles, County made.James McLees MANUFACTURERS DEPARTMENT "B." Best pair Dress Boots.James Gasehat pair Ladies Gaiters.James Gasehat CalfSkin.J. A. E. Norris Side Harm-as Leather.JS. A. E. Norris MANUFACTURERS DEPARTMENT "C." Best Woolen Crochet.Mrs. W. W. Holland Woolen Blanket .Miss Mattie Maret Cotton Counterpane.Miss Mattie M?.ret Woolen Jeans.Mrs. J. A. Drake Domestic Carpeting.Miss Mattie Carlisle Wool Bolls.Pendleton Mfg. Co. Bale Cotton Yarn.Pendleton Mfg. Co. Bale Cotton Osnahurgs.Pendleton Mfg. Co. pair Woolen Socks.Mrs. M. J. Baker pair Cotton Socks.Mrs. M. J. Baker Child's Worsted Socks.Mrs. J. C. Hicks Kuit Undershirt.Mrs. J. C. Hicks Homespun Thread.Rebecca Jones, colored NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK DEPARTMENT. Best specimen Embroidery in Silk.Mrs. E. R. Carswcll Best specinen Embroidery in Cotton.Mrs. D. S. McCullough Best specimen Braiding in Cotton.Mrs. W. F. Barr Best specimen Braid'ng in Silk.Mrs. W. F. Barr Best specimen Hand Sewing.Mrs. J. J. Hoyt Second best specimen Hand\S'.'wing.Mrs. E. W. Brown Best specimen Netting in Thread.Mrs. Wiu. Huhbard Best specimen Crochet in Thread.Mrs. B. F. Whitner Best specimen Toilet Mats.?..Miss Annie Davis Best specimen Worsted Crochet.Mrs. E. R. Davis Best Patchwork Quilt in Cotton.Mrs. Mauldin Best Patchwork Quilt by girl 4 years oKLMiss Bettie Dean Best Patchwork Quilt in Worsted...Mrs. B. Frauk Mauldin Best Worsted Rug.Mrs. Abi Harrison Best specimen Tatten.Miss L. C. McEall Best specimen Raised Worsted Work.Miss Lizzie Norton Best Willow Work Basket.Miss Fannie Reeves Best Vase of Wax Flowers.Miss A. 0. Agncw Best Basket of Wax Fruit.Mi.ss Bettie llubbard Best specimen Bead Work.Mrs. B. F. Whitner Best specimen Hair Work.Vrs. E. J. Hubbard ! Bust specimen Shell Work.Miss Gussie Hubbard Best Vase of Feather Flowers.Miss Alice C. White Best Fish Scale Work.....Miss Nora Huhbard Best Perforated Card Board Cross.Miss Mamie Dav.'s Best Canvass Work.Mrs. D. S. Maxwell Best Spanish Needlework.Mrs. D. S. McCullough Best Domestie Silk.Miss Carrie McFall Best Burr Frame.Miss Annie Lee Whitner Best Worsted Embroidery.Sirs. B. B. Breaze.ilc Best Display of Mantuary.Miss Annie Hoyt Best Display of Millinery.Miss C. C. Daniels Best Table Cover (spatter work).Miss Ida Johnson FINE ART DEPARTMENT. The Committee on Fine Arts beg leave to report, that thev have examined the large number of specimens on ex? hibition as carefully as their limited time would permit, and express their regret that they cannot award more pre? miums than are offered, as they regard a great number of specimens submitted to them as possessing very high merit, eminently creditable to the artists, and to the Coun? ty. Being limited, however, aud yet required to decide, they recommend that premiums he awarded the following persons, to wit: Best Oil Painting by a gentleman, George W. Brown. Best Oil Painting by a lady, Mrs. Thomas B. Lee. Best Water Color by a gentleman, S. A. Kilbourne, and they desire to call special attention to the frame of this and several other pieces exhibited by Mr. Kilbourne, which were cut bv him from ordinary pine bark, and are exceedingly handsome, resembling without paint or varn? ish the finest variegated marble. Best Water Color by a lady, Miss Nora Hubbard. Best Pencil Drawing, Miss Nora Hubbard. Best Crayon Drawing, Mrs. E. R. Davis. Best Crayon Drawing, plain, Miss Alice Roberts, for which theyrecommeud a premium. Best Collection of Paintings and Photographs, Miss Nora Hubbard, of Maj. Borstel's Gallery. They desire also to call attention to specimens of paint? ings in India Ink, by a little boy 7 years old. They exhibit rare genius, aud a suitable premium is recommended for them, as a reward of merit. The child is little Eddie Murphy,sou of Mr. F. M. Murphy. They" also beg leave to recommend thai ."v premium be awarded for threespeciiuensof lichen work by Miss Rhett, which are exceedingly handsome, and exhibit remarkable taste, talent, industry and perseverance iu producing some? thing rare and beautiful. All of which la respoctfull* submitted, J.'P. REED, Superintendent. FLORAL DEPARTMENT. Best Collection Greennouso Plants...Mn. Clifton A. Reed LargestcollectionGrcenhouseplants. " M. Heldmann Best Collection Cut Flowers. " D. S. Maxwell Best Boquet of Flowers. " D. S. Maxwell Best Vase of Flowers. " D S. Maxwell Best Collection of Dahlias. " D. S. Maxwell Best Collection Chrysanthimums. " John P.. Coehran Best specimen Tea Plant.Miss Carrie McFall SPECIAL PREMIUMS. For the largest number of articles (18) exhibited in Household Department "E." by any one lady, the premium was awarded to Mrs. T. P. Benson. For the largest number of articles (23)grown and exhib? ited by any one planter, including stock, field crops, Ac, the premium has been awarded t > B. F. Crayton A Sons. For the largest number of articles (44) exhibited in tho entire Household Department by any one lady, the pre? mium has been awarded to Mrs. B. F. Crayton. Best Horseback Riding by gentleman, C. Hamlin, of Abbeville. Best Driving in Douhle Harness, A. W. Ware, of Green? ville. Best Driving in Single Harness, A. B. Hamlin, of Abbe? ville. MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT. Tho Committee in this Department begs leave to report: That a Fancy Fire Screen by Mrs. I'. F. Stevens exhibits a rare combination of pieces ingeniously aud well put together, for which a premium is awarded. Superior Lemon Syrup, Cologne, Hair Oil, Blacking and Jamaica Ginger, manufactured by Dr. B. S. James, Wal? halla, which is awarded a premium. Fine specimens of Gold and Silver Jewelry, by John M. Hubbard, which is entitled to a premium. Piece of Rustic Work by Miss Gussie Hubbard, which is entitled to a premium. Rustic Bird Houses by T. C. Kilbourne, entitled to a pre? mium. Curled Hickory Walking Cane of fine finish, Dr. M. L. Sharpe. Premium awarded. Biscuit and Cake Cutter, by Maj. T. B. Lee. Premium awarded. Rustic Bridge, T. C. Kilbourne. Premium awarded. The following list of articles is entitled to honorable mention : Keane's Combination Brush. Maj. Andrew Small. Sett Artificial Teeth. IT. C. G. Simmons. Rustic Work Box ami icustie Chair. T. C. Kilbourne. Home-made Fan. Miss Gussie Hubbard. Plantation Fence. Nicholson A Hale. Respectful I v submitted, JOSEPH N. BROWN, Chm'n. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, by tho dispensation of an All wise Providonce, on the morning of thc?oth of October, died William Mookhead, He was a useful aud respected member of Town Creek Grange, Patrons of Husbandry. As a citizen ho was widely known and esteemed by all?a useful member oi* societv, and one who acted well his part. As a lather and friend, he was kind, indulgent and faithful. In respect to Bro. William Moorhead's memory, we, the monitors of Town Creek <irange, do I. Hcsolve, That wo do tender our heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved family. ' u. Thai a blank pago on our Minute Book bo inscribed to his memory. 3. '1'hat we do wear the usual badge of mourn? ing for thirty days. 4. That the Secretary furnish a copy of these proceedings to his family, and also to tho An? derson papers for publication. L. KKKD WATSOX, Sec. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on Thursday, November 5th, at the residence of the bride's father, in Pickens County, bv Rev. L. M. Ay er, Mr. JOHN R. "WILLIAMS, of Anderson, and Miss SALLIE A. LENHARDT, of Pickens. On November 5th, by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. GRIEF T?TE, of Anderson County, and Miss MAR? GARET MURFF, of Laurens County. the markets. Anderson, Nov. 11, 1874. Sale of cotton during the past week 575 bales. Prices to day rauge from 12} to 13 cents. Charleston, Nov. 9. Cotton quiet?middling 132 to 14. New York, Nov. 9. Cotton weak and nominal. Sales 682, at 14jj to 15. Fifth and Last Gift Concert in Aid of the Public Library of Kentucky. A card to the public. Tho management have determined to have the drawing of tho Fifth and Last Gift Concert of the Public Library of Kentueky on the 30th day of November next. We be Hove now that all the tickets will be sold, and that tho drawing will be a full one; but whether all are sold or not, tho drawing will nevertheless certainly come off on tho day appointed. The special object of this card fa to call a mooting of the* ticket-holders at Public Library Hall, on tho 20th of No? vember, to make arrangements in connection with the committee appointed by tho Trustees to superintend tho counting of the tags representing the numbers of ticket? sold. While there is no actual necessity for tho presence of ticket-holders, as under our arrangements the interest* of all are equally cared for, yet, at the same time, I would greatly profer that as many of those interested as canr would attend this meeting and see each for himself how perfectly fair and impartial the distribution must be. Every arrangement has been made for the drawing?but little more than a month remains for the sale of the re? mainder of the tickets, and whatever is done must be done promptly. Tuos. E. Bramlette, Agent and Manager. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22,1874. GO TO TEXAS via the LONE STAR ROUTE! (International and Great Northern r. r.) Passengers going to Texas via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Shreveport, strike this line at Longview, the Best Route to Palestine, Hearne, Waco, Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Galveston and all points 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 buiic, thoroughly equipped with everv modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal? ace Sleeping Cars, Westinghonse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Platforms and Couplers, and nowhere else can the passenger so com Eletely depend on a spoedy, safe and comforta le journey. Tho LONE STAR ROUTE has admirably answered the query: " How to go to Texas ?" by the publication of an interesting and truth? ful document, containing a valuable and cor? rect map, which can be obtained, free of charge, by addressing tho General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas. District E. Feb 20, 1S74 34 ly Business Necessities.?In these days of progress, most enterprising firms use every means of putting their names before thoir cus? tomers. In no way can this be more con? veniently and attractively done than by using Printed Letter Headings and Bill Heads. They have come into such general use by Merchants, that one seems old fashioned who'does not use them, and the custom should be generally adopted by the Country merchants. Walker, Evans & "Cogswell. Charleston. S. C, furnish Letter and Bill Heads of all grade, and at the most reasonable prices. Send to them for samples and prices. By the the way, Messrs. Walker, Evans <fc Cogswell are getting up and selling like hot cakes, some excellent books for our Merchants. One, tiio Merchants' Cotton Book, for keeping correct accounts of purchases and shipments of Cotton ; the other, the Merchants' Bill book, for readily knowing bow the payments on their customers' notes and accounts stand. Both books are exceedingly complete, and auswor tho purpose exactly. Furchoott. Benedict & Co., Charleston, S. C, are oifering one of tho largest stocks of Dry Goods, and Carpets in the United States. Parties in want of the same, will save from 25 to 30 per cent, by ordering from them. They are prepared to send samples on application. All retail orders over ?10 will be sent free of charge to any part of the Southern States. Re? mit by P. O.'Order, Express, or Draft drawn to order, or Goods will be sent C. O. D. Poverty is Bad, but the worst kind of pov gerty is of the blood; this makes a man "poor indeed," for it takes away his strength, courage and energy; but enrich the blood with its vital element, Iron, by taking the Peruvian Syrup (a protoxide of iron, and you will feel rich and "as good as anybody." Try it. FAIR WARNING! ALL persons indebted to tho undersigned by NOTE or ACCOUNT, due and payable prior to the 1st November, 1874, are hereby notified that they must pay the same at once, or they will be compelledto settle with an Officer. JOHN A. REEVES. Nov 12,1874 18 3 T0BACC0MT0BACC0! I HAVE on hand One Hundred and Fifty Boxes of Chewing Tobacco, embracing 12 lb. Caddies, i Boxes, i Boxes and Whole Boxes, which will be sold at from 45 cents to 75 cents por lb. Persons indebted to me lor Tobacco aro notified that payment must be made. O. H. P. FANT, j Nov 12, 1S74_18_2m LUMBER! LUMBER! IHAVE a largo lot of Lumber of aU kinds at Anderson and Belton, which I offer Cheap for Cash. Mr. P. C. FANT, at Ander? son, and Mr. J. N. SUTHERLAND, at Belton, will attend to the sales in tho absence of my agent. JOHN KAUFMAN. Nov 12, 1S74 18 8 Notice to Contractors. WILL be lot to the lowest responsible bid? der, at Shiloh Church, on SATURDAY, the 21st instant, the CEILING and PLASTERING of said Church. Specifications will be exhibi? ted on that day, and can bo seen previously by calling on tho undersigned. E. J. EARLE, Chm'n. Building Committee. Nov 12, 1874_18_2 Administrator's Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of John W. Lee, deceased, aro hcrebv notified to present them to me, proper? ly proven, within the timo prescribed by law, and thoso indebtod must make payment at once. WM. F. LEE, Adm'r. j Nov 12, 1S74_18_ 2 Administrator's Notice. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of John D. M. Dobbins, deceased, are hereby required to present tho same at the oilico of Joseph N. Brown, Esq., my Attorney, within the time prescribed by law, elso their claims will be barred. ELIZABETH DOBBINS, Adm'x. Nov 12, 1874 18 3 CALL AT THE CLERKS OFFICE AND GET YOUR LIENS, MORTGAGES, AND DEEDS. WHEN you sell your Cotton, secure your Titles, that your land may not be trespassed on. JOHN W. DANIELS, C. C. P. & R. M. C. Nov 12, is;l IS 'im