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Announcements-of marriages and deaths, and notices of a r*Iigious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be ?isorteii gratia. . More Trouble in Edgefield. There has been much excitement during the ? past week over the condition of affairs in Edge field County, growing out of the burning of Gen. M. 0. Butler's residence by-an incendiary on the sight of the 18th inst A suspected negro confessed that Ned Tennent, the notori? ous militia captain who figured in the troubles there last summer, hired him to burn the resi? dence of Gen. Butler. A warrant was issued by a colored Trial Justice for Tennent's arrest, and placed in the hands of colored constables. Tennent refused to be arrested, and the Trial Justice called upon Gen. Butler for a posse to enforce the Warrant. The General, accompa? nied by eight or ten. men, went in search of Tennent, and were fired upon from an ambush by Tennent and his followers. The fire was re? turned, and three negroes were wounded, after which Tennent and his party fied from the scene. Subsequently, Mr. Joseph Merriwether and Dr. McKie were fired upon as they were riding along the highway, but fortunately neither of them was hurt. A few days after? wards Ned Tennent was arrested, and lodged in jail at Edgefield; on a charge of complicity in the burning of Butlers residence. The whole neighborhood was aroused, and serious apprehensions were entertained for several days that a general fight would ensue. Judge Mackey was sent to Edgefield by the Governor, and it was reported that he had issued a war? rant fur the arrest of Gen. Butler, who went before his Honor for examination on hearing that his presence was desired. He was not arrested, however. The whole affair was terri? bly exaggerated, and the wounded parties are doing well. Of course, the Legislature was excited over the occurrence, and a joint com? mittee was appointed to visit Edgefield and report upon the facts. The neighborhood of the disturbance is twenty miles from any rail? road station, on the Savannah River. The origin of the troubles in Edgefield is directly traceable to the offensive and outrageous con? duct of the negro militia, who have been allowed to retain their arms and ammunition, contrary to an agreement with the whites in former difficulties; The Orangeburg Frauds. At the May term of the Court of General Sessions for Orangeburg County, it will be re? membered, Gov. F. J. Moses and Ex-Treasurer Humbert were indicted jointly for breach of trust and grand larceny, in taking six thousand dollars of the public money to bay the politi? cal control of the Columbia Union-Herald. The trial did not take place, and it was under stood that the postponement meant only a delay until Moses had served out his term as Gover? nor, when he would be given a longer term in another State institution. By the death of Judge Graham, there has been no Court inter? vening until Judge Reed went there last week to. bold the regular term. It soon became ap? parent that Moses was not likely to be offered up as a sacrifice this time, for when Humbert's counsel stated that there was a solemn agree? ment between the Solicitor and himself that Humbert would be used only as a witness against Moses, and Judge Reed called upon Solicitor Buttz to explain, that official an? nounced that the indictment against Humbert was under the control of the Attorney-General, and he was to be tried without regard to any previous understanding, especially since the defendant's statements were so much at vari? ance) and he could not be relied upon as evi? dence against Moses. Judge Reed asked if the Solicitor intended to give out another in? dictment against Moses, to which Mr. Buttz replied that he did not at this term. So the the case proceeded against Humbert alone. Mr. Fillehrown and Treasurer Cardoza were the principal witnesses, who established his defalcation beyond a doubt. Humbert testified in his own behalf, and reiterated the story recently published in our columns, charg? ing Senator Andrews and Ex-Go v. Moses with obtaining money from him under false pre? tences, which caused him to become a defaulter at the State Treasury. The case was submitted without argument to the jury, who returned in fifteen or twenty minutes with a verdict of guilty. Before sentence was pronounced, Speaker Elliott made a plea for Humbert on account of his youth and inexperience, stating that he was the victim of an outrageous conspiracy, and that Senator Andrews was the author of all his woes and tribulation. Judge Reed sentenced Humbert to one year's impris? onment in the Penitentiary at hard labor, and a fine of one thousand dollars. We have no doubt that Humbert was a willing tool of Moses and Andrews, but it seems unfortunate for the public good that his coadjutors in crime are allowed to escape the rigors of the law, and we trust that Judge Reed will yet have the privilege of exercising judicial authority over these accomplished plunderers, who have managed to escape this time. -m ? m The Spartanburg Spartan.?Col. T. Stobo Farrow has retired from the editorial management of this excellent and time-hon? ored journal. He is succeeded by Capt. H. L. ?4 Farley, who is thoroughly qualified for the po? sition. We part from Col. Farrow with sincere regret, and extend a cordial welcome to his successor, whom we have known from early yonth._ B08T02C and Charleston.?The militia of Boston are making arrangements to furnish a table for the approaching Fair of the Washing? ton Light Infantry, shortly to be held in Charleston. The project is intended as an evidence of good will and sympathy, in which all the companies are heartily agreed. Election of United States Senators. A number of Legislatures were engaged last week in choosing United States Senators, who.se terms of office will begin on the 4th of March j next This is in accordance with an act of Congress, which makes the time for the election of United States Senators nearly uniform in a majority of the States. The Legislatures are are to begin the election on the second Tuesday after organization, and the majority of Legis? latures are convened early in January. The following results were obtained last week: Hon. Francis Kernan was elected from New York, to succeed Hon. Eeuben Fenton, Liber? al Republican. Mr. Kernan is a Democrat) of course, and is a gentleman of irreproachable character and unquestioned ability. He ac? cepts the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as finalities, never to be disturbed or question? ed, and in this agrees with Gov. Tilden, who supported him in this election. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine, was rej elected by a large majority over several compe? titors. He was Vice President during the first term of Mr. Lincoln, and is a staunch Repub? lican. Han. Henry L. Daves was elected from Massachusetts. Mr. Dawea is a member of Congress at this time, and has been in public life for many yean. He is an Administration Republican. Hon. William A. Wallace (Democrat) was elected from Pennsylvania, and will succeed Senator Scott. He is a young man, not alto? gether without experience in public life, add will take his place as the representative of a vigorous and progressive Democracy. Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, of Delaware, was re-elected without opposition?a merited tri? bute to a noble and unselfish patriot, who has served the country faithfully in the past. As a prominent Democrat and unswerving friend of the South, the re-election of Mr. Bayard will give unfeigned pleasure to the people of this section. Hon. Joseph E. McDonald has been elected from Indiana, in place of Daniel D. Pratt, Re? publican. Mr. McDonald is a lawyer, and is represented as being a man of marked ability. He was a member of Congress twenty-five years ago, and was defeated as the Democratic can? didate for Governor in 1864, running against Senator Morton for that position. Gen. Francis M. Cockrell, of Missouri, has been chosen to succeed Senator Schurz. He was in the Confederate army from the begin? ning to the close of the war, served with Gen. j Hood in the Tennessee campaign, and was wounded at the battle of Franklin. He has .neeer been prominent in political life, and is not regarded as a brilliant man by any means, though endowed with discretion, prudence and fair abilities, and moderate in his views and actions. Hon. Isaac P. Christiancy has been elected from Michigan, and will succeed the notorious Zach. Chandler, whose defeat is a cause for general rejoicing. The newly elected Senator from Michigan was originally a Democrat, afterward a Freesoiler, and is now a Conserva? tive Republican. By the unanimous vote of both parties he has been twice elected Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, and has been on the supreme bench for seventeen years. He is sixty-three years of age, and is a man of marked ability. He is said to be the author of the famous epigram: "Twin relic of barbarism, slavery and polygamy." Hon. Wm. Sharon, of Nevada, is elected to succeed Senator Stewart, both Republicans. He will be the richest man in the United States Senate, and is noted mainly for his business sagacity and shrewdness. A. S. Paddock, of Nebraska, has been elected to succeed Senator Tip ton. He is a thorough? going Republican, which,.perhaps, was more influential in his favor than any other consid? eration, as he is entirely unknown beyond the limits of Nebraska. Senator Carpenter will likely be re-elected from Wisconsin, having received the nomina ! tion of the Republican caucus. Tennessee has I not yet elected, after thirty ballots for United States Senator, with Ex-President Johnson ahead of several competitors. The Legislature of Rhode Island is ballotting every day with? out result Gen. Burnside heads the list of ! candidates. New Jersey ami West Virginia , elect this week. Twenty-five Senators will retire on the 4th of March?seventeen Republicans, three Inde? pendents and five Democrats. Of this number the Democrats will have fourteen Senators and the Republicans eleven, when the elections are completed. The United States Senate, after the 4th of March, will consist of forty-six Re? publicans and twenty-nine Democrats and Liberals. Stealing an Indictment.?During the preliminary proceedings at Orangeburg last week in the trial of Humbert, defaulting Coun? ty Treasurer, it was discovered that an indict? ment against that official was missing. The paper was drawn up at the May term, and left with the Clerk of the Court, who failed to pro? duce it or render a satisfactory explanation. Judge Reed was severe in his condemnation of the Clerk for not using proper care in preserv? ing the indictment, and Attorney-General Mel? ton said that stealing was such a science in that locality that even indictments were spirited away. Of course, a new indictment was framed forthwith, and the trial proceeded. The Army Supporting Kellogg.?A Washington telegram gives the opinion enter? tained and expressed by persons well-iuforined in Louisiana matters, both Republicans aud Democrats, to the effect that, if the weight of the army were lifted from the State to-morrow, the whole Kellogg government would peacea? bly melt away ; and furthermore that, without violence, without disturbance, without protest even, its officers would give up their places and abandon every claim to them. It is the army, therefore, which prevents the assembling of the lawfully elected Legislature of Louisiana, and which keeps the Kellogg people in power. It is the military power of the U. S. G. sup? porting tyranny and usurpation. Moses & Parker, Attorneys.?Ex-Gov. Moses and Ex-Treasurer Parker hav*, entered into partnership for the practico of law. It is rather a renewal of their former partnership, though for a different purpose, since pay certifi? cates are gone glimmering among the profitable things of the past. We should imagine that their criminal practice would be quite exten? sive, if not remunerative. ' Our Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, Jan. 22,1874. Another week has passed, and I am sorry to have to admit that the calendar of the House of Representatives instead of decreasing, as the people had a right to expect, has grown into huge proportions. On the private and general calendar of the House, there are now two hundred and thirty-nine bills, joint resolu? tions, etc., and yet the most important matter of the session has not yet been presented for the action of the House?I refer to the Tax Act for the year 1875. That your readers may have an idea of the nature o/ a large portion of these bills, &c., I will relate a little circum? stance which will show plainly the farcical na? ture of this Legislature. A sable member, bowed down with the weight of his responsible position and determined to leave the impress of his brilliant genius indelibly recorded upon the journal, went a few days ago into the At? torney General's office. After stepping around loftily abit, the General asked him what he wished ? The member replied that he wanted a bill. "On what subject?" was asked.? "Well/' said member, 'T don't care much what, I just want a bill, all these fellows are handing in bills, and they tell me here is the place to get them. Come, hurry up, mister; these fellows think me green, but I guess now I'll show 'em what's what." Could you look over the House and hear the speeches, and every soul of them speak, I am sure yon would laugh, and laugh, and laugh. But, ah ! there is a serious aspect to it all; in this light you could but exclaim with Dr. Barker, of Edgefield, "How long, 0, Cataline, will you abuse our patience !" The Edgefield difficulties have continued to agitate the political elements here assembled during the week. Preambles and resolutions have been adopted, notwithstanding the fact that there is not one word of positive informa? tion of the condition of affairs in that County. The joint resolutions introduced by Paris Simp kins, which started the excitement, were, after considerable discussion, laid away where they will never be heard from again. ? Cain has, since then, introduced into the Senate a me morial and resolutions covering the same ground, except in the matter of levying the tax, and provides for a committee to investigate the whole Edgefield difficulties. Cain made a bitter partisan speech in support of his-resolu? tions, but in trying to gull and deceive the people by his false and malicious statement, he forgot the fact that at least ordinary common sense was necessary to guarantee the success of his measure. This damnable effort to stir up strife and bitterness, made me think for a mo? ment that he was the gentleman "descended from old Vulcan, who confabricated fire and lavender down in the lowest pits of Mount Vesuvious, and blew them out to warm the people of Columbia, the Capital of the Lilipu tians." How he reared and pitched, but down at last he went. The scene reminded me of a couplet written by an Arkansas boy who wit? nessed the sinking of a steamer on the Missis? sippi River, which read as follows: "She hove and sot and sot and hove, and high her rudder flung, But every time she hovo and sot a wusser leak she Bprung." The Conservatives are well represented on the committee to investigate Edgefield, as Sen? ator Duncan, of Spartanburg, and Mr. Tren holm, of Charleston, were appointed ; bntfrom the character of the others of the committee, I think Mr. Duncan and Mr. Trenholm had as well begin to prepare their minority report. Saturday, Jan. 23.?The Charleston contested case was settled to-day in favor of the sitting members. There is a very objectionable bill now pend? ing before the House which I am afraid will be? come a law. It is objectionable, not so much from the features of the bill itself, as to the effects resulting from other laws bearing on separate features of this bill. It requires when two or more persons make a contract for one or more years, they (that is either party) shall give thirty days notice before the close of the contract if they wish the contract to cease, and if they fail to give each other the said notice, the contract shall be declared of force for an? other year. The employer is always responsi? ble to the laborer, but there is no law compen? sating the employer should the laborer violate his contract. Thus, you will see that this, like all other laws passed by the dominant party, has but one side to it. There is no doubt but thr.ft this law is intended to protect the negroes in Edgefield County. What hope is left to us when an ignorant Legislature will persist in legislating for one race and one party, without regard to the common interest or the common good ? SENTINEL. The Grand Chapter?The annual convo? cation of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina will be holden in Charleston on Tuesday, 9th of February. It is sincerely hoped there will be a general attendance, as business of great importance will be presented for consideration. The several pending amendments to the Con? stitution, all of which are of vital interest, will be acted upon, besides other matters of impor? tance pertaining to the royal craft in this juris? diction. The Greenville and Columbia Rail? road will issue round trip tickets to Chapter Masons, and members of their respective fam? ilies, from the 8th to the 10th of February, in? clusive, good to return at any time thereafter. Each one claiming this privilege must exhibit to the railroad agent, at the time of applica? tion, a certificate from the High Priest of the Chapter to which he belongs, certifying that he is a member in good standing. Unless re? turn tickets are purchased at the place of start? ing, the regular fare will be charged, going and returning. Is it a Mistake??The Columbia corres? pondent of the Augusta Constitutionalist gives the following item of news concerning the the matter of contesting Hoge's seat in the next Cougress. It may not be true, however, as it was this same correspondent who stated last week that H?ge had coucluded to resign all pretensions to the place: The friends of Gen. McGowan greatly regret to learn that he has omitted to file notice of contest in the matter of contesting Hoge's seat iu the next Congress. The law requires that sixty days notice be given prior to the meeting of Congress, and the time is now too short to do so. He may, howefer, file a protest against Hoge's beiug Beated, and thus havo the seat declared vacant. It is to be hoped that he will do so. McGowan certainly made a mistake, and disappointed ninny of his friends who greatly desire to sec him oust H?ge. ' Washington News and Gossip. Washington, Jan. 24. In accordance with the call of the chairman, a caucus of the republican members of the house was held in the hall on Friday night, with a large attendance. The subject matter of the discussion was the condition of af? fairs in the South, and how best to legislate that they might be improved so that each and every citizen should be guaranteed and protec? ted in his right of suffrage, and that elections fair.and without intimidation should be held, and those legally elected permitted to hold the position to which they had been elevated with? out fear or hindrance. The discussion of the several questions sub? mitted were enthusiastic and nearly unanimous, the only objection coming from J. Ambler Smith, of Virginia. The first proposition was a resolution sustaining the Kellogg government, j which met with the approval of all as a neces? sity which could not and should not be avoid [ ed. Next was the bill of Mr. White, of Ala 1 baraa, amendatory of the enforcement act. ! This also met with universal approbation, and was warmly endorsed by several of the speakers, including Mr. Williams, of Massa? chusetts, as'a just and necessary measure for the protection of the people of the South. The third proposition was submitted by Mr. Hurlbut, of Illinois, and supported by him in an able and telling speech. It was that, in? asmuch as the democratic members of the house hare made threats that in certain events they will, during the next congress, refuse to make the necessary appropriations for the maintenance of the army, that the present congress, to prevent the possibility of such ac? tion, shall, in accordance with the terms of the constitution, which provides that congress shall have the power "to raise and support armies; but no appropriation of money for that use shall be for a longer term than two years," take advantage of the authority, and make the appropriation for two instead of one fiscal year. The proposition met with great favor, and while Mr. Hurlbut was advocating it, Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, interrupting, remarked: "That's sound doctrine, and if you want any volunteers in the house to support it, call on me." Other speeches favoring the pas? sage of all the acts referred to were made, but as the call had been brief and the attendance was not as large as was desirable, the caucus adjourned until to-night, when it is expected that every republican member will be in at? tendance. In consequence of this adjournment the gen? eral consultation of the Southern members, ir? respective of party, which was to have taken Slace to-night, will be postponed until an early ay next week. The President has told several friends, who have called upon him within a day or two to converse on the Louisiana and other important questions, that he has been seriously consider? ing what course he shall pursue, should Con? gress adjourn without taking any more definite action in regard to these matters than hereto? fore. He says that during the last two years he has been guided by but one impulse in the performance of what he has considered his share of duty under the constitution?that of preserving order in the Southern States, and protecting all classes of its citizens in the en? joyment of their rights. He was always reluc? tant to interfere in the internal affairs of the Southern States, and now after waiting in vain for Congress to mark out a course for him, he has determined to wait no longer than the close of the present session before entering upon a policy of his own. The President has, there? fore, decided that should the Senate admit Pinchback to the seat he is now claiming by virtue of an election by the Kellogg Legisla? ture, he will consider that action as equivalent to a recognition by the Senate of the Kellogg government, and he will continue to support it as he has for the past two years. But should the Senate adjourn, leaving Pinchback still knocking in vain for admission, he will inter? pret this action as indicating that the Senate is unwilling to recognize the legality of the Kol logg government, and will, therefore, consider himself bound to uphold it no longer. The position the President now holds, there? fore, is this: If Congress, by a special act, makes known to him its wishes in regard to Louisiana he will execute those wishes ; or if it does not pass such an act, but the Senate Beats Pinchback, he will consider that as sufficient warrant for him to continue to support Kellogg. But if nothing is done, then he will, in the spring, withdraw the United States troops from Louisiana, leaving only enough to garrison the forts on the Mississippi below New Orleans, and leave Kellogg to take care of himself without the aid of United States soldiers. The New Minister to Russia.?George H. Boker, of Pennsylvania, has been appointed Minister to Russia, where a vacancy has existed for some months. Mr. Barker has been minis? ter to Constantinople for the last two years, and has done nothing especially to recommend him for promotion to a first-class mission. He is a lawyer by profession and poet by inclination, and belongs to what is known as the Terrapin Club in Philadelphia, the members of which are understood to exert a powerful influence with the administration. This latter (act ex? plains the whole business. A Warm Locality.?Can any of onr read? ers appreciate the joke, minus the "cuss" words, which is related by the Laurensville Herald in the following paragraph: A few days since, during a bitter cold snap, one of our very positive and plain-spoken citi zeus "from the country" called to see a friend of his residing in this village, and being invit? ed to be seated took one a considerable distance from the fire. The visitor was of course re? quested to draw nearer and take a warm, but he promptly declined, stating that he was "warm enough"?that he had iust been to the tax office and was already as "hot as h?11." ITEMS--EDTIORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? It is stated that Vice President Wilson has decided to sail for Europe in April. ? W. H Aspinwall, well known in shipping and commercial circles in New York, died in that city on Monday, 18th inst. ? So much snow as has fallen this winter in France has not been seen there before for twen? ty years. At some points it is six feet deep on the roads. ? Mansfield Lovell, an ex-general in the Confederate Army, is an applicant for the col lectorship .of assessments under Mayor Wick ham, of New York. ? There's a good time coming, and it's al? most here. Twenty-one Democratic governors and a Democratic. House of Representatives af? ter the 4th of March. ? It has been discovered that Gen. Grant will have an extra day in the Presidency, since March 4th, 1877, falls on Sunday, and no in? auguration can take place till the following day. ? As Senator Hamlin is in his sixty-sixth year, his next terra in the Senate will probably oe the last of his political service. It is to his credit that although he ban been in office so long, he is a poor man. ? From what has been done at Vicksburg it would seem that the national troops are hence? forth to be used in ejecting persons from offices to which their election is disputed. Kellogg's turn to go out under this influence must there? fore come soon. ? Senator Schurz contemplates residing in the neighborhood of either Boston or New York for a year or two after he leaves the Senate, with a view to better facilities for the prepara? tion of a political history of the United States, which is among his literary plans for the future, and for which he has made a large accumula tion of matter. ? In speaking of Grant's message about Louisiana, the Springfield Republican says: "There is no doubt in the mind of any intelli? gent man that this message is the (compara? tively) sober second thought." "Comparative? ly" is a good word. ? In St. Louis a dentist has refused to fill the teeth of a "cullud pusson," and the United States Marshal has called on the Attorney Gen? eral for troops. It is not certain whether Sher? idan will be sent out, or whether His Excellen? cy will "take command in person." ? A Washington dispatsh says there is a strong and growing impression among Demo? cratic politicians at the Capital that the third term movement has not been abandoned, but it is to be vigorously pushed, and that Grant will probably succeed in forcing himself on the Re? publican party as their candidate. No other candidate is now much talked of. ? Mr. James R. Vaughn, a member of the Democratic House of Representatives of Lou? isiana, haa filed a suit in the Sixth District Court against Generals Sheridan, Emory, De Trobriand and Campbell, and Governor Kel? logg, claiming $100,000 for damage sustained in having been forcibly ejected from the House of Representatives by defendants on the 4th of I January. I ? The Patrons of Husbandry of Louisiana ' and Mississippi have issued an address to the Order throughout the United States, indorsing the report of the sub-conrmittee of Congress. The address concludes as follows: "Believe us, this report, made by gentlemen of the North and Congressmen of both political parties, tells you the truth, and we refer it to you and trust that every Patron to whom this appeal may come may give it an attentive reading." ? The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald says: "The Southern policy now talked of is to make appropriation for the pay and subsistence of the the army for two years, and to revive the law which gave the President power, in his discretion, to declare martial law in any Southern District. This, it is supposed, would, if a pretext was given by violence or disordor, lead to the throwing out of a certain number of the Southern electoral votes in the election of 1876, but whether such a scheme can be carried through Congress is as yet doubtful." TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. THE COUNTY TAX UNION. A special meeting of the Anderson County Union will be held in the Court House on Mon? day next. The former delegates are requested to attend, -where no other appointments have been made. The Anderson Tax Union will meet in the Court House on Saturday next, at 4* o'clock!, for the purpose of electing delegates to the County Union. PERSONAL. Dr. Westmoreland, of Greenville, who is at present traveling for one of the large drug es? tablishments of Philadelphia, was in town on Tuesday last. We had the pleasure of a call on Friday last from Maj. S. E. Caughman, agent of the Pal? metto Orphan Homo. He was visiting our town in the interest of that praiseworthy insti? tution, and promised to return at an early day and favor us with a lecture. Capt. E. G. Roberts, formerly the affable and courteous superintendent of the Pendleton Factory, paid us a call on Tuesday last. He now represents the large and flourishing dry goods and notions establishment of E. W. Marshall <fe Co., of Charleston. May success attend him in his new sphere. REIDVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL. We have received a catalogue for the year 1874 of this flourishing institution of learning, sitnated at Reidville, in Spartanburg County. It is under the superintendence of a large board of trustees, composed of the best citizens of the County, and conducted by a thoroughly qualified corps of Professors, with Mr. Robert P. Smith as Principal. During tLe scholastic year ending 1874, there were 58 students in at? tendance, and some of them from a distance. The text books used are those approved by the best Colleges, and the system of instruction and moral training is most thorough. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Smith, the Princi? pal of this growing institution, last week, and were highly pleased -with him. He was trav? eling in the interest of his School. PAYMENT OF TAXES. Maj. B. D. Dean, tho County Treasurer, has kindly furnished us with the following report of taxes paid up to date, also those still remain? ing unpaid, to which the penalty will surely be attached: Number of Tax Payers in Anderson County, .... 6,093 Number paid up to date, - - 4,622 Number of delinquents, - - 1,171 Amount of State Tax collected up to date,.$38,304 99 County Tax collected, - 11,044 46 Poll Tax collected, - 2,306 00 Total, .... $51,655 45 Aggregate Taxesassessed in County, $68,478 94 Total amount collected up to date, 51,655 45 Leaving unpaid, - $16,823 49 As will be been by this report, there is still remaining unpaid nearly one-fourth of the whole amount of the taxes of the County, and strange to say, Anderson Township has more delinquent tax-payers than any other Town? ship in the County. Tho time expires on the tho 30th iustant, after which there will bo no further extension, and the Treasurer will have the painful necessity of collecting under the penalty. 4 PAMMETTO ORPHAN HOME Maj. S. E. Caughman, agent for the Palmetto Orphan Home, will deliver a lecture for the benefit of tho institution in the Court House on Tuesday evening, 2nd of February. The fol? lowing topics will form the subject of discus? sion : 1. A Scriptural view of the primeval condi? tion of the human race. 2. The negro race notco-eval with the Adam ic creation. 3. The origin of the negro race. 4. Tho future of tho negro race in the United States, as resulting from their present political status. His theory of the negro race is in opposition to that of scientific writers, who have failed to offer a satisfactory solution of tho problem. Believing that ho can establish his theory by reason, analogy and divine revelation, he asks a generous public to lay aside all prejudico, and give him an impartial hearing. No charge will be made for admission, but at the close of tho lecture a collection will bo made for the benefit of the Palmetto Orphan Home, located in Columbia. It is hoped there will be a large attendance on Tuesday evening, and that the ladles and gentlomen of our community will lend their sanction to this praiseworthy insti? tution, which has already been the means of promoting the welfare and happiness of nu? merous orphans, and now has upwards of twejnty under its kindly charge. CAROLINA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTS. The opening term of this institution already gives promise of a large attendance of pupils for the present year. The teachers are devo? ting their entire time and attention towards sustaining its good reputation, and it is hoped the citizens of town and country will second their efforts to place the school upon a perma? nent basis and successful career. Unless we join bands and make a combined effort, the patronage naturally belonging to this institu? tion will be diverted elsewhere, and its pros? perity and usefulness thereby become weaken? ed to some extent. The Edgefield Advertiser gives the Institute a kindly word as follows: Among the most important Schools in our State is the Carolina Collegiate Institute, at Anderson. This institution Is for both males and females, and is presided over by Professor W. J. Ligon, one of the most accomplished scholars and experienced gentlemen in the up country. The Board of Directors, of which Mr. James A. Hoyt, of the Intelligencer, is. President, is composed of thirteen of the most prominent citizens of Anderson. The Annual Catalogue of the Carolina Collegiate Institute for the year 1874, is now upon btir table; and we learn from it that daring the past twelvo> months the number of pupils was 12S?75 males, 54 females. We can conscientiously rs commend this School to parents tteouzboot Edgefield. SBIXr MENTION. The Council have ordered a new supply of Naptha for the coming dark nights. There were fresh Shad and black fish at 0. A, Reed's on Tuesday last,.- but they soon disap? peared. Owing to the recent bad weather, the mud in the vicinity of the Depot is only about two feet in depth. Blow ye winds, blow. The regular meeting of Anderson Grange, No. 71, will take place on Friday, February 5th, when officers for the present year will ba* elected. We learn that E. B. Murray, Esq., of the Anderson Conservator, has purchased the share of Mr. McGiil in the same, and is now sole proprietor. Success attend him. The first tobacco-wagons of the season came into Town on Monday last, but did not remain long, owing to want of purchasers. Anderson can beat them for quality and cheapness. Messrs. O. H. P. Fant and J. B. Prevost re? turned from Charleston on Monday evening last, whither they went a week ago on busi? ness. They return with large quantities of fresh groceries. The installation of the officers elect of Sandy Springs Grange will take place on Saturday next, 30th inst., and the public are respectfully invited to attend. Hon. J. S. Murray will de? liver an address upon the occasion. We are indebted to Col. Thomas Dodam*&dr Superintendent of the Greenville and Colum? bia Railroad, and S. S. Solomons, Esq., Super? intendent of the South Carolina Railroad, for annual passes over their respective lines. The farmers throughout the County have finished sowing oats, and preparations are now being made for the sowing and planting other crops. This class of our people are becoming more sensible, since they are taking so much interest in grain crops. The time for making returns for Town Tax expires on the 1st February, and the inter? vening time between the 1st February and the 1st March is appointed for the payment of the same. So come forward, pay up jc:r taxes, and be rid of further trouble. Look out for the "Melo-Dramatic Corps" on to-morrow (Friday) night, and be sure to at? tend their entertainment if you hope for a good time. Genuine mirth is better than medicine, and a good farce is a sure cure for many of the supposed ills of life. So be present every one. We are reliably informed that a calf with, two heads, two tails and eight legs was produ? ced on the plantation of Mr. W. W. Town es, near Honea Path, last week. Using the lan? guage of a distinguished orator of our County, we simply say that this was surely "a mon? strosity on human decency." One day last week, as Mr. Tapley Anderson, who lives near Williford's Store, was return? ing home from town, his horses took fright and ran away, throwing the driver xrom the wagon and injuring his shoulder. Mr. Anderson leaped off and escaped unhurt. The horses ran about two miles before they were stopped. We have been informed by Mr. H. B. Fant^ our accommodating Depot agent, that tickets from this place to Charleston and return, will be sold from the 30th inst. to the 2nd February next for $14.00, These tickets will be sold for the accommodation of Grangers wishing to attend the annual meeting; of the National Grange, which convenes in the city of Charles? ton on the 3rd of February next. We learn that Rev. E. R. Carswell, Jr., has left the Theological Seminary, and entered upon the practical work of the ministry in Anderson County. F.is services can be pro? cured for the present year, either as a minister of the Gospel or as an instructor of youth. Any Baptist Church desiring a pastor, or any neighborhood in want of a teacher, will find Mr. Carswell an earnest and efficient worker. His address is at Storeville, S. C. At the last regular meeting of Rock Mills Grange, No. 154, held in December last, the following officers were elected and installed: Dr. J. A. Todd, W. M.; Dr. T. J. Cook, Over? seer; Rev. J. R. Earle, Lecturer; W. C. Mar? tin, Chaplain; J. J. Gilmer, Secretary; John Martin, Treasurer; T. C. Shearer, Steward ; John A. Crow, Assistant Steward; Mrs. Dr. Cook, Lady Assistant Steward; Miss Bessie MoLees, Ceres; Miss Eliza McLees, Flora; Mrs. Dr. Todd, Pomona; Tapley Anderson, Gate Keeper. Messrs. Osborne & McCully, our enterprising and energetic townsmen, have erected a Saw Mill in connection with their Mill and Tan? nery, which they propose to use in the interest of the lumber business. The Saw Mill runs a fine 52-inch circular saw, and stocks to the length of twenty-five feet can be sawed with ease. This is a very good enterprise, and is likely to increase the prosperity of our Town, since the vast quantities of both pine and oak timber in the vicinity of this place can now be brought in and converted into lumber. Go ahead with the enterprises, and aid success by enhancing prosperity. Clara Wildman, the celebrated young actress and queen of song, supported by the New York Comedy Company, will perform in Masonic Hall on the evenings of February 1st, 2nd and 3rd next. The performances will consist of the newest American and European novelties, rendered in tho best styles of tho drama, and interspersed with music and singing of a high and interesting character. "East Lynne" and "Rip Van Winkle," both admirable pieces, well known on account of their popularity and reputation, will be among the plays performed at this place. THE MARKETS. Anderson, Jan. 27, 1S75. Cotton market has been active during the past week, and closo to-day at 13i to 13? for middling. Charleston, Jan. 25. Cotton dull and easy?middling 14g.