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Announcement* of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectful It Solicited, and will be Inserted gratis._ TH?BSDAY MOENINa, JAN. ?, 1875. Legislative Notes. ?' Senator Dunn has introduced a.concurrent resolution that the General Assembly adjourn fine die on the 12th of February next. This proposition is not likely to carry, however. The House of Representatives has passed a bill to secure an enumeration of the inhabi- j tan to of this State, which provides that the Governor shall appoint four census takers for j each County, (except Charleston, where eight j shall be appointed,) and one person in each County to superintend the work. The pay for this work is fixed at three cents for each in? habitant registered; and will cost the State about $22,000. In the Senate, on Friday last, a bill to repeal so much of the General Statutes as relates to liens on crops was reported npon favorably by the committee on the judiciary, with a recom? mendation that the bill do pass, to take effect on the 30th of December, 1875. The bill sob sequently passed the Senate, and was read the first time iu the House on Monday last We understand there is much opposition to the Hen- law among the members from the middle and* low eovntry, and it is not improbable that 5 the law will be repealed. On Monday, the House considered the bill ihtrodaced by Paris Sitnkins, of Edgefitld, to provide for the protection of certain laborers in the County of Edgefield, lately employed on farms in said Coonty. and who have been dis? charged from such employment because of having exercised their political rights and I privileges. The bill proposes to levy a special tax of two mills on the dollar in that County, and out of the proceeds to pay each one over 15 years of age at the rate of $6 per month, and under 15 years at the rate of $8 per month. This allowance is to continue until such per? sons have secured homes and employment. Sinking advocated the bill in a lengthy speech, and was opposed by Myers, of Beaufort, and Barker, of Edgefield. The Utter declared the main features of the bill as unusual and op? pressive, and otherwise denounced the measure in the most unequivocal terms. Speaker Elli? ott made an elaborate argument.on the condi? tion of affairs iu Edgefield, alleging outrages and intimidation by the wholesale, and conclu? ding his remarks by moving that the judiciary committee ascertain whether such combina? tions can be punished by existing laws, and if not, to report what additional legislation is necessary to reach the case. This motion was Adopted try the House, and also a resolution to request the Governor to inform the House what information he has officially received in relation to the existing troubles in Edgefield County. Business Prospects., It does not reqaire much observation to note the growing disposition among the farming community to economise in their purchases. Throughout the present season there has been ? falling off in sales of merchandize, especially in the items of luxury, or what may be regard? ed outside of prime articles of necessity. Marjy predicted that the sales would increase with the new year, when goods might be ob? tained on longer credit; but we are inclined to believe that there is a deep-rooted convic? tion In the minds of the people, which operates j to -decrease their extraordinary demands, so to j .apeak, and confine their pnrehases to a more j limited extent, with a view to diminishing! their indebtedness. This state of things srgaes I favorably for the entire community, and indi-1 eates a return to old-fashion methods of doing business, which must tend to re-establish con fidence between all classes of the people. Up on the farming community at last depends the { solidity and soundness of every interest, and J unless the fanners are securely placed upon a sound basis, there can be no permanent or en? during prosperity for the country. The first I step in Uiis direction is to reduce the immense -volume of indebtedness now hanging over the heads of those engaged in farming operations, and the surest means of accomplishing that desirable end is to economise in their outlays. Too modi credit has been extended, and the fanners as a general rule have been too eager to avail themselves of these facilities. It has worked injuriously to all parties concerned, and the low price of cotton this season has forced some reflection upon the consequences Of plunging headlong into debt. The time has arrived for all classes to pause in a career so recklessly pursued in the past, and meditate seriously to what end the country will surely come, unless a change is effected soon. Bank ruptcy and ruin are not far distant, nnieas greater economy is exercised, and more caution iisplayed in the contraction of debts. The forme? generally are hardworking, industrious citizens, toiling from- one year's end to the other, and striving to make both eads meet, hut often without success. The all-cotton the? ory has deluded hundreds and thousands, but I an insatiate desire to obtain credit has de? stroyed as many more. The improvement al? ready observed iu this respect is commendable so far as it goes, and upou the practice of econ? omy in the future will depend the solvency of a huge portion of the farmers. By raising less cottoo and making more provisions, by having corn-cribs and smoke-houses well-filled at home instead of hundreds, of miles away, and by a rigid and systematic economy in all things, the farmers may confidently expect a speedy and permanent improvement in their financial con? dition. ? ? B. A. Child, Esq., has disposed of his in? terest in the Pickens Sentinel to his partner, Hon. D. F. Bradley, by whom the paper will be published hereafter. Our Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, Jan. 18,1874. ? Promptly after the holidays the members of both branches of the Legislature were in their seats. |A week has now passed, and U is appa? rent that there exists a general feelhfg to go to work?nd get through with the business before the two Houses. The mf mbers of the Conservative party have endeavored so to act, and so far as they were able so control the action of the opposition as to keep out of the House every disturbing ele? ment. Experience has taught them that when? ever these disturbing elements in the shape of political issues could be kept out of sight, a much better feeling pervaded the Republicans, and they were more willing to enact just and general laws. Paris Simpkins' Bill to tax Edgefield County for the support of those laborers who were turned out of service on account of their con? nection with the recent difficulties iu tbat County, come like a thunder clap upon the House a few days ago. Keith, of Darlington? moved tbat it be placed upon the Calendar without the usual reference, but as this motion required a two-thirds vote to pass it, it was lost. He then moved tbat it be referred to the eom I mittee of the whole, which was carried by a strict party vote. This Bill is the nicst infa? mous measure which has been attempted to be perpetrated almost since Reconstruction. Con? trary to every usage, it ignores right and jus? tice, and for party purposes seeks to trample upon every right aud privilege guaranteed by law and order. This Bill may come up at any? time, but I am glad to say tbat the feeling of I excitement is considerably toning down. I understand, too, Go v. Chamberlain has been 'talking to the leaders in this measure, and to ' him we will be indebted should this wicked ' measure fail. There have been several Bills of importance passed the House during the week, which no doubt your readers have had the opportunity of reading. One nefarious Bill, the Leslie Liquor License Law, which passed the House before the holidays, I am glad to say failed to pass the Senate. This Bill related alone to the regulating of licenses outside of cities, towns and villages, and was calculated to do more harm to the farming interests of the whole country than almost anything that could have been enacted. Under tbat law shops would have been established at every cross roads to barter whiskey for the farmers' produce. Mr. Orr, a member from your County, advo? cated very ably the Bill consolidating the offi? ces of County Treasurer and Auditor, and making the office thus consolidated elective. The House, however, voted the measure down, and it is altogether possible tbat a Bill will be passed making the office of County Treasurer elective, and to reduce the salary of the same. From a careful observation of the week's work, it is clearly manifested that the feelings of a part at least of the Republicans are much more bitter and ultra than before the holidays. This is manifested iu the kind and class of leg? islation sustained by them. It is to be expect? ed that a dominant party having the reins of government in their hands, will seek, by the enactment of popular laws, and by a judicious use of the appointing power, etc., to perpetuate their power and control. But it is altogether wrong and is evidence of weakness to legislate only in the interest of one class, race or party, and to seek by such legislation to perpetuate party rule, is destructive to the common inter? est, and will end in anarchy and confusion. Though such is the tendency of the Republi? cans so far, yet it is gratifying to known tbat there is a power behind the throne, which has so far proven itself able to ward off these vicious influences. The Bill for the better protection of Land? owners, &c., has passed to a third reading, and no doubt will become a law. This Bill pro? vides simply for the correction of a clerical error in the Act passed at the last session. There are Bills both in the Senate and House to abolish the Lieu Lr\w.altogether, or to mod? ify it so as not to require persons renting land to incur the expense of having their contracts recorded. SENTINEL. The Edgefield Advertiser. This staunch and reliable newspaper en 1 ?red upon the fortieth year of its existence recently, and we take occasion to congratulate the good fellows connected with that establishment upon this auspicious event. The Advertiser is by far tbe oldest paper in South Carolina, and right worthily maintains its prestige bv an honora? ble, fearless and upright course in journalism. The National Grange. One of tbe most notable events soon to take place is the annual meeting of the National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, which con? venes in Charleston on the first Wednesday in February. Every State will be represented by leading and influential men, who are to consid? er matters of interest and importance to this growing order. The session will likely embrace ten or twelve days, and will attract hundreds from every section of the country. The Pa? trons of South Carolina will accord a generous welcome to visitors from a distance, and every effort will be made to render the occasion pleasant and agreeable. The Cotton Tax. The refunding of the cotton tax, which was referred at the commencement of the session to the committee on ways and means of the House of Representatives, has bean confided to a sub-committee, which consists of Messrs. Fernando Wood, of New York, Sheldon, of Louisiana, and Masson, of Iowa. It is under? stood tbat Mr. Wood will have charge of the subject, and the committee will shortly report a bill for refunding tbe tax. It is extremely doubtful, however, whether the present Con? gress will pass sueh a bill, or any other measure for the exclusive benefit of the South. The strong partisan feeling excited by recent events will overshadow measures of justice, and furth? er delay the return of this money to its rightful owners. ? The Columbia correspondent of the Au? gusta Constitxttionalist gives this item of news, which is too good to be true: "H?ge has de? termined to imitate the old sailors who never let go one rope until they have hold of another, and has wisely determined to waive his right to a seat in tbe next United States Congress. 1 This leaves the field entirely open to General McGowan, who, thank God, will be our next Congressman." I ITEMS-EDTIORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The Governor has appointed B. Frank Sloan, Esq., a Trial Justice for Oconee County. ? The Governor has approved the act to abolish the Inferior Court of Charleston. ? Hon. Garnett McMillan, member elect to Congress from the Ninth Georgia District, died uwf weck? ? Col. J. W. M. Hill and Robert B. Duncan, Esq., both prominent citizens of Greenville, died last week. i?The Governor has appointed Reuben Tomlinson, Esq., Jury Commissioner for Charleston County. ? A large meeting was held in Cincinnati on Saturday night to protest against military interference in Louisiana. ? The work of rebuilding the Laurens Rail road has been commenced,* under the superin? tendence of Mr. H. T. Peake. ? Geo. W. Johnson, late editor of the Bean fort Standard, died in the lunatic asylum, at Columbia, on the 5th instant ? The Republican party is dead. Surely its friends ought to make Grant and Sheridan be? have themselves at the funeral! ? "Bleeding Kansas" built up the Republi? can party, and "Prostrate Louisiana" is helping the Democracy to regain power. ? Gen A. 0. Garflngham, formerly of South Carolina, has removed from Atlanta to Griffin, and become the editor of the Griffin Messenger. ? The Legislatures of thirty States are now in session. The Democrats control seventeen; the Republicans twelve, and Federal bayonets one. ? Ei-Gov. Thomas E. Bramlette, of Ken? tucky, died on Wednesday last. He has been the manager of the Public Library Lottery for several years. ? Samuel Lee has served a notice of contest on Joseph H. Rainey, of the First District, claiming that he was elected to Congress in November last ? Ben. Butler's eagerness "to get at the peo le of New Orleans" is not surprising. They ave laid in a new supply of spoons since Ben? jamin was there. ? Col. T. Stobo Farrow, editor of the Spar? enburg Spartan, is rusticating among the ab? origines in the Indian Territory, and recently visited the remnant of the Modoc tribe. ? Charles A. Stevens, Republican, has been elected to Congress by a small majority in the Tenth Massachusetts district In this district in 1872 the Republican majority was over ten thousand. ? Gen. Frank M. Cockrell has been nomi? nated by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator from Missouri, in place of Sena? tor Schurz. The nomination is equivalent to an election. ? The President has recommended addition? al taxation to meet current expenses, and in a special message shows that the custom receipts are falling off greatly, which induces him to urge the restoration of the tax on tea and coffee. ? Before the war the total taxation in Mis? sissippi never exceded $454,000 per annum, on a basis of property valued at $600.000,000. The tax levied for 1874, under the benign rule of Gov. Ames, was $2,167,418, and the property basis is now only $154,000,000. ? The Legislature of Georgir, organized on the 18th inst. by electing Col. T. J. Simmons, of Bibb County, President of the Senate, and Hon. Thomas Hardeman, of the same County, Speaker of the House. It is the ablest Legis ture that has convened in Georgia since the war. ? The election of United States Senator in Massachusetts engrosses much attention. It is believed that Daw es and Hoar will develop equal strength, and it is hinted that the Dem? ocrats and Liberal Republicans will unite on John Quincy Adams. ? The Administration organs are very anx? ious that Congress shall order a new election in Louisiana, and thus lift President Grant out of his trouble. They are already weary of de? fending Sheridan's bulletins, especially since it is so evident that the more the people think of them the madder they get ? A New Orleans special says that Sheridan received a telegram from the President stating that Governor Ames, of Mississippi, apprehen? ded a disturbance at Vicksburg to-day, and directing him to place a company of troops a', the governor's disposal. Sheridan telegraphed the necessary orders. ? General M. C. Butler's residence in Edgefield county, S. C, about twenty miles from Edgefield Court House, was entirely de? stroyed by fire about ten o'clock last Wednes? day night, together with its contents. General Butler's family barely had time to escape from the burning building, in tbtir night clothing. ? The meeting at the Cooper Institute, in New York, shows us what a feeling of indigna? tion the Louisiana affair has created. As soon as the doors were open a rush was made, and in an instant almost the vast hall was packed. One man, who wished to get out, had to be ! passed over the shoulders of the audience, j ? A special dispatch from New Orleans to , the New York Tribun? says the conservatives I i have agreed to await the action of Congress.! I The general impression is that any move by the I i conservatives now will change the features of i the case and embarrass its solution. Business [ is utterly prostrated, and the greatest depression prevails. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BANK OFFICERS. At an election for officers of the Anderson National Bank, held on Tuesday, 12th inst., i the following gentlemen were chosen to serve for the ensuing year: President?Joseph N. Brown. Directors?O. H. P. Fant, B. F. Cray ton, J. W. Nortis, S. Bleckley, O. W. Fant, Joseph Prevost. MASONIC. At a regular communication of Hermon Lodge, No. 116, held December 5th, 1874, the following officers were elected to serve the en? suing year, viz.: Dr. N. J. Newell, W. M.; John O'Bryant, S. W.; Josiah Price, J. W.; F. M. Caun, Treas.; S. J. McKee, Sec.; G. W. Belcher, S. D.; T. W. Sygler, J. D.; Bartley Gray, Tiler. UNION MEETINGS. The Union Meeting of the Third District, Saluda Baptist Association, will convene with the Church at this place on Saturday before the fifth Sabbath in this month. The pro? gramme of the meeting is announcod by the Clerk in another column. The Second District meets with the Church j at Belton on Friday before the fifth Sunday. MELO-DRAMATIC CORPS. This interesting Corps has, by the request of the citizens of our town, consented to give an? other of tholr admirable entertainment"! in Ma? sonic Hall on Friday evoning, 29th inst, con? sisting of the following lively and amusing plays: "Dead Shot," "The Loan of a Lover," and the laughable farce "Slasher and Crasher." Music has alroady been obtained, consisting of a first class string band, and the entertainment promises to be ono of unusual interest It is with pleasure that wo nnnounco the ro-appear anco of this much-apprceiatod corps, who, only a few weeks ago, delighted every ono present with their interesting performances, and won for themselves a reputation equal to that of the well-remembered Bailey's Varieties. The per? formances will commence precisely at 7J o'clock. Tickets can be procured at cither of the drug stores. ' PERSONAL. Col. John H. Evins, of Spartanburg, spent ? a day or two in Anderson last week, on profes? sional aim private business. Dr. A. W. Bi vings, traveling agent of the At? lanta Herald, was In our town on Friday last, soliciting subscriptions for that lively and en? terprising sheet. John 8. Verner, Esq., a talented young law? yer of Walhalla, paid us a short visit the other day. He has lately formed a partnership with Senator Keith in practicing law. Mr. W. H. Reid, of Charleston, dropped in tho sanctum on Tuesday last. He is represent? ing the Charleston Crockery Importing Com? pany, and informs us that crockery is decided? ly low this season. Mr. D. L. Hill, the energetic and Indefatiga? ble agent of the Greenville Neve, was here on Wednesday and Friday, looking after the in? terests of that capital newspaper, whose pros? pects are daily brightening, we are pleased to ilearn. BRIEF MENTION. A drove of hogs came into Town last week, which were sold at eight cents gross. Pork Is on the decline. The largest bale of cotton brought to this market during the past year, was purchased by Mr. P. K. McCully from Caesar Hammond, a colored man. It was ginned by Mr. B. B. Breaxeale, and weighed 756 pounds. The blacksmith shop of Mr. Wm. McGnkin on Depot Street has been completed, and Mr. David White, the chief manager, has com? menced bnsiness with a determination to shoe all the horses in the Connty. "Dave" means bnsiness this year. No more squirrel hunts for him. Considerable excitement was shown in Town on Monday morning last over the return of one of our merchants from a short tour of pleasure. Brother merchants, with hats off, were seen drawn up in line on the square, wel? coming the wanderer home. What was the matter? Capt T. P. Benson, our able and efficient School Commissioner, has removed his office to the rooms over the store Of Messrs. Bleck ley, Brown A Co., where ho can be hereafter .found. These rooms have undergone conside? rable repairs, and are now fitted up for the transaction of all business pertaining to the office. We are informed that a colored woman, Frances Hutchinson, has been in the employ of Mr. J. W. Crawford, of Bickens County, in the capacity of cook, for nine consecutive years, and during this long period has been absent only three days from her duties, and has given entire satisfaction. Her faithfulness is equalled by her truthfulness and honesty. On Saleday last, a gentleman's shawl, be? longing to Mr. John A. Emerson, was taken from the aLore of Messrs. Barr, Wateon et Co. of this place, by some party nnknown. As it is supposed that the shawl was appropriated through mistake, the party in possession would confer a great favor on the owner by returning it to the above named firm. Attention is directed to the advertisement of Messrs. Wilhito & Williams, in another column. They have purchased the entire stock of Messrs. Benson & Sharpe, and are now prepared to transact all business in the drug line. Both these gentlemen are experienced druggists, and will give particular attention to the prepa? ration of physicians' prescriptions. Give them* a call. Court will convene at this place on Monday, 1st February next, and it is tho intention of his Honor Jndge Cooke to clear the criminal docket, which embraces a number of homicides and other offences. The juries have been drawn, and will be summoned in time for Court. The lawyers are busy preparing for the civil business of the Court, which, as far as we can learn, is quite extensive. We are pleased to learn that Dr. M. L. Sharpe, late of the firm of Benson <fc Sharpe, of this place, has entered upon the. practice of medi? cine. Dr. Sharpe is a physician of considera? ble skill and ability, and wo commend him to the citizens of the County. His office is up? stairs over the drug store of Messrs. W?hlte <fc Williams, where he can be fonnd at all times [ unless professionally engaged. The celebrated Guanahani Guano, a genuino animal deposit, much used in various Southern States with the greatest success, is now offered to the farmers of this State by Mr. J. N. Rob son, of Charleston, at the low price of $40 per ton. Farmers and planters desiring to enrich their lands and produce abundant yields at a comparatively small cost, wonld do well to note the advertisement of Mr. Robson in an? other column. "I want my hat 1" was the exclamation of a man in search of a member of the Town Coun? cil last week, and upon investigating the mat? ter, it was found that a friend of his exchanged hats with him for a short while, and was, un ' fortunately, put In the Calaboose. The Mar? shals soon procured the imprisoned hat, and he went on his way rejoicing. Query 7? Would an action for false imprisonment or ma? licious trespass be proper in this case 7 Through the kindness of Col. Wm. S. Dogan, the energetic agent of the Appletons, it has been our pleasure to examine the "Personal Remi? niscences of Gen. R. E. Lee," a work beauti? fully bound, and ably edited, containing inter? esting sketches of tho private and military life of the great chieftain, besides the best steel en? gravings descriptive of the great battles in the late war. This is a book of peculiar interest, and should have a place in tho library of every j Southern home, as It is the best souvenir of the j hero of tho "Lost Cause." On Monday last, the prisoners James Andor- j sou and Andrew Thomas (thecolored men who were imprisoned for stealing cloth from Messrs. j Smith, Clark A Sons) were brought before Trial Justice John E. Breazeale for preliminary trial, who, after hearing the testimony in the case, and the arguments of tho counsel on both sides, remanded the prisoners to Jail, and sent tlie case' up to the Circuit Court. Tho State was represented by Mr. E. B. Murray, and the pris? oners by Messrs. Featherston <fc Brown. Be? yond a doubt these prisoners are guilty of grand larceny, and it is to be hoped that when the case comes up before an intelligent jury in tho upper Court these fellows will bo disposed of in tho propor manner. All merchants and farmers in the up-country desirous of purchasing the bost qualities of To? bacco cheap, would do woll to call on the Senior partner of the enterprising firm of Fant, Boll cfc Co., of this place. Mr. Fant has had considerable experience in the tobacco busi? ness, having been engaged in it for a number of years. He has now on hand a large and well-selected assortment of tho best qualities fresh from tho manufactories of North Carolina and Virginia, put up in boxes varying in weight from twelve to one hundred pounds. Ho is endeavoring to establish a largo whole? sale business in that lino, and lor this purpose ho has perfected arrangements with the manu? facturers to furnish him with ample supplies, at such rates as to enable him to sell as low as any Wholesale tobacco establishment in the South. COTTON STEALING. We learn tbat a system of cotton stealing Is is being carried on at various points in the up? per portion of our County, which threatens to extend to other localities, thereby entailing great injury upon the farmers. Last week a bale of cotton was stolen from the gin of Messrs. Williams & Guyton, and despite the strongest efforts to find out the thieves, no clue has been obtained as yet. This is not the only case of cotton stealing in that locality, various others having been committed during last Fall. This nefarious system of stealing has been practiced to a great extent in the Counties of Abbeville and Edgefield, where it seems regularly organ? ized bands or cliques have been formed to en? rich themselves by this mode of plundering. Heretofore, cotton thefts were almost unknown in our law-abiding County, and farmers rested secure, leaving their cotton at the gins or in sheds some distance from their homes; but now it is the duty of every farmer to removo his cotton to some safe place as soon as it is ginned and packed, and thus leave no opportu? nity for thieves to obtain possession of it. The various officers of the law throughout the 1 County should be constantly on the alert, and whenever cotton is missing, use every means in their power to ferret ont the thieves and bring them to justice. PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. At the regular meeting of Belton Grange, No. 273, held December 26th, 1874, the follow? ing officers were elected to serve for the ensu? ing year: L. E. Campbell, W. 11; L. W Kay, Overseer; 0. R. Horton, Lecturer; Win M. Lea veil, Steward; John T. Kay, Assistant Stewart; R. H. W. Hodges, Chaplain ; P. G. Acker, Treasurer; C. D. Watkins, Secretary; W. A. King, Gate Keeper; Mrs. Hattie E. Kay, Ceres; Mrs. Elizabeth Hodges, Pomona ; Mrs. Martha Acker, Flora; Mrs. Josephine Kay, Lady Asst. Steward. At a regular meeting of Mio Mills Grange, No. 294, held December 26th, 1874, the follow? ing officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: Capt. D. L. Hall, W. M.; Capt. H. P. Price, Overseer; J. A. Price, Lecturer; B. F. Price, Steward; J. R. Simpson, Asst. Steward; L W. McKee, Chaplain; J. G. Hall, Trees. ; S. J. McKee, Secretary; A. J. McKee, Gate Keeper; Miss E. E. McGill, Ceres; Miss U.S. Hall, Pomona ; Miss M. J. Leverette, Flora; Miss M. E. McMaban, Lady Asst. Steward. LIST OF JURORS. The following is a list of the jurors, both grand and petit, the former to serve during the present year in accordance with the new jury law, and the latter to serve only during the coming term of Court: Grand Jurort?B. F. Duncan, H. B. Major, Thoraas McClure, J. Monroe Keys, Cater Mar? cus, col., A. A. Dean, R. T. Elrod, Jesse T. Ashley, D. J. Vanadore, James C. Keys, New? ton Clement, col., Samuel Mauldin, col., Wm. Burriss, J. M*. Acker, John T. Hanna, James F. Callaham, George Chancellor, col., and Den? nis Hardy, col. Petit Jurors?A. M. Holland, John T. Ash? ley, John F. Glenn, Zachary Thompson, col., S. H. Langston, Dr. A. Walker, James R. Ash? ley, Joseph P. Caldwell, Martiu Gambrell, col., Lewis Redmonr', col., Spencer Burriss, col., James B. Moore, B. F. Gasaway, Peter Plenty, col., John W. Hall, L. E. Campbell, Elijah W. Stewart, Allen Pickens, col., Moses Cunning bam, col., Jeptha Watkins^enjamin F. Mar? tin, James D. Buxtoa. DsXiSfLonz. col., Ira C. Williams, Perry FJKing, JpA. Bowie, Orange rkGuyton, col., Elijah MrGriffin, Win. Clark, col., Hfrvey Swordi, George W. Burns, Thom? as M. Murphy, Daniel Greer, col., Daniel F. Anderson, and H. 0. Herrick. Union Meeting of the Third Union District, Saluda Association. This Union will convene with the church at Anderson Court House, on Saturday before the fifth Sabbath in January next. Introductory sermon to be preached by Elder J. Scott Mur? ray, or his alternate, Elder L. M. Ayer; mis? sionary sermon to be preached on Sunday morning by Elder J. R. Earle. Subject for discussion: "When there are reports against a brother, should outside testimony be re? ceived V* The Sunday School Union of the Third Union District will also meet at the same time and place. And all the cburcbs composing these Unions are earnestly requested to be fully rep? resented in each; and more especially let each church composing this Union send up some of their Sunday school workers., that the Sunday school eause may be encouraged and advanced, and steps be taken to organize a prosperous Sunday school iu each church of this Union for the year 1875. William Rilkt, Secretary. TUE MARKETS, AxDBKsoif, Jan. SO, 1875. The cotton market has been very active the ] past week, and closed this evening at 14 cents for middling. Charleston, Jan. 18. Cotton strong and tending up?middling 14}. New York, Jan. 18. Cotton strong?middling 15}. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, by the Rev. G. H. Cartlege, on Thursday, December 31st, Mr. E.* D. OWEN and Miss* MARY A. TELFORD, eldest daugh? ter of G. B. Tel ford, all ?f Banks County, Ga. On the 6th of January, 1875, by Rev. E. F. Hyde, Mr. S. N. BROWN and Miss M. A., daughter of Mr. W. J. Bowen, all of Anderson County. On Thursday evening, December 24th, 1674. by Rev. W. E. Walters, Mr. W. C. ANDREW and Miss KATE HARRIS, all of Anderson. At the residence of F. L, Sitton, on the 18th December, 1874, by Rev. W. C. Smith, Mr. THOMAS E. DICKSON, of Anderson, and Miss ELLA JONES, of Oconee County. On the 31st December, 1874, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. S. iBbell, Mr. S. NEWTON BROWNE and Miss MARIA E. DOBBINS, all of Anderson County. On January 12th, at tho residence of the j bride's brother, Dr. N. J. Newell, by Rev. E. F. Hyde, Mr. JOHN L. MOORE and Miss J. L. NEWELL, all of Anderson County. On Thursday morning, January 14th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. R. Earle, assisted bv R?v. Jacob Burriss. Dr. D. S. WATSON and "Miss CORBIE A. WATSON, eldest daughter of John B. Watson, Esq., all of Anderson. A. R. Presbyterian please copy. CALICO! JUST recoived, thirty-one pieces of FANCY PRINTS, and for salo low by _ TOWERS & BROYLES. Jan 21, 1875 27_ Red Rust Proof Oats! 1/^V/~i BUSHELS of the above Oats for \JVJ seed. Wabbantkd Pure. Ap pi, ? FAKT, BELL *? Ftrm_ Jan 21, 1875 27 3* NOTICE. THE WILLIAMSTON FEMALE COL? LEGE COMPANY will apply to tho Clerk of tho Court for Anderson County within thirty days for a Charter. S. LANDER, Clerk. Jan 31, 1875 27 4 SPECIAL NOTICES. Money Saved, Monet Made.?It is no long? er necessary to pay two and three profits.? Messrs. Furchgott, Benedict A Co., beg to draw attention to their immense closing out sale of $500,000 worth of Dry Goods, Carpets, Furs, etc., which takes place annually between Jan? uary 1st, and February 15th, prior to purchas? ing thoir Spring Stock, at 275 King Street, Charleston. S. C.; 54 White Hall Street. Atlan? ta, Ga,, and Bay Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Samples sent on application. Remit per Ex? press or Post Office Order, or goods will be sent C. O. D. All retail orders over $10 will be sent from the Charleston Branch free of charge. Agricultural Liens.?If you have not al? ready ordered your Agricultural Liens to se? cure advances, do so at once. Walker, Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, S. C, keep on hand four different kinds, and if neither of these meet your views, they are prepared to print, at the lowest prices, any special form to order. If the Planter or Farmer has not yet bought the Rural Accountant, a book for simple farm accounts, let him do so at once. They also have a New Agricultural Lease which gives the Landlord a lien on crop of tenant. This Is very valuable. Forty Yam's Expsnimroa have tested the virtues of Dr. WisUr's Balsam of Wild Cher? ry, and it is now generally acknowledged to to the best remedy extant fcr pulmonary and lung diseases; embracing the whole range from a slight cold to a settled consumption. Were it not for its merits, it would long ainco have "died, and made do sign." Help, Help, in Time ef Need! WE Bold our Goods expecting pay for them on or before the first of this month. A large number of our friends and customers have not paid. We now call on owe and all who have not paid their Notes and Accounts to do so at once. We cannot run our Store with? out money. TOWERS <fc BROYLES. Jan 21,1875 27 TAKEJJOTICE. ALL THOSE INDEBTED TO ME FOR COFFINS or FURNITURE Must settle up. I cannot carry on business without money. All accounts not settled by the first day of February will be turned over to a Trial Justice for collection. G. F. TOLLT. Jan 21, 1875 27 2 Important to Farmers. Only Forty Dollar? a Ton. GUANAHANI GUANO, AN important natural Guano?a gennine Ani? mal Deposit. A Cargo of 500 tons now on the way to this port. This Guano gave great satis? faction in Virginia and North Carolina the past season. Circular and certificates sent on appli? cation. Prof. Wilson, of Baltimore, Md., says of this Guano: "By a critical examination of the analysis of toe various cargoes you have im? ported, a striking featnre is the great regularity in the percentage of the important constituents essential for the production of all crops." Prof. F. A. Genth, of Philadelphia, Penn.. says: "The Guano is evidently of animal original, and the minute bones which were dis? covered in the same indicate that it is the result of the decay of bats, mice, etc. The quantity of organic matter which is still present is about 12 per cbiit., and this yields about 2} per cent, of ammonia A portion of the nitrogen is present as nitric acid, of which about 3 per cent, were found. All the nitrogen present would be equivalent to about 31 per cent, of ammonia. The phosphoric acid in tho Guano averaged about 12J per cent,, equal to 27.3 per cen t. of Bone Phosphate. A considerable quan? tity of the phosphoric acid, however, is present as so-callea neutral Phosphate of Lime, which, being slightly soluble in water, renders the Guano as quick in its action as a corresponding quantity of Superphosphates would do. The small per cen tage of potash which was found in analysis adds to its value. From all the ex Eerinients which I have made of the Guana a j i Guano no doubt can exist that It is a valu? able manure." Prof. H. C. White, of the Georgia State Ag? ricultural Society, says: "As shown by the analysis, this Guano contains, in good propor? tion, all the elements which are generally con? sidered as of value for plant food, and the forms and combinations in which they are present are such as to render them available to and assimilable by the plant. I should Judge that the proper use of this article for purposes of fertilization would be attended with great profit" Prot Charles TJ. Shepard, ir.. in a recent analysis of this Guano, says: "This Guano (of animal origin) would appear from its physical and chemical properties to answer every rea? sonable expectation of a commercial manure." Orders received and arrangements made lor its sale by application to J. N. ROBSON, 68 East Bay, 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, 8. C. Jan 21,1875 27 6 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CO UNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Summons for Relief?Complaint not Served. F. M. Morgan, Guardian ad litem, Plaintiff, against Charles Davis, et. al., Defendant. To the Defendant, John Davis: "\70U are hereby summoned and required to X answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, An? derson C. H., S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of tho dav of such service; and if you fail to answer this com? plaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the re? lief demanded in the complaint Dated January 13th, 1875. JOHN B. MOORE, Plaintiffs Attorney. The Defendant, John Davis, wiU take notice that the petition filed in this case is for the par? tition of the real estate of Charles Davis, con? sisting of one tract of land, situated in Ander? son County, S. C, on waters of Six-and-Twenty Creek, and bounded by M. Hembree, Bine Ridge Railroad and others. JOHN B. MOORE, Plaintiffs Attorney. Jan 14,1875 26_6_^ Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned hereby gives notice that they will make application to W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate for Anderson Coun? ty, on Wednesday, 24th of February next for a Final Settlement of the Estate of John Kav. deceased, and a Final Discharge there? from. JOHN W. KAY, ROBERT STEVENSON, Administrators. Jan 21,1875 27 ft Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned herobv gives notice that he will make application to W. W. Humphreys, Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on Friday, tho 19th day of February next, for a Fi? nal settlement of the Estate of Blackman Bur? ton, deceased, and a Final Discharge therefrom. G. F. BURTON, Ex'r. Jan 21, 187*? 27 s PAY. YOUR DEBTS. BEGIN the New Year by settling up your indebtedness with the undersigned, who are DETERMINED X? COLLECT WHAT 18 DUE THEM. Wf need and must have money, and persons indebted to us will con? sult their own Interests by settling before tho FIRST of FEBRUARY. BARB, WATSON k CO. Jan 7, 1875 25 4