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Announcements-?f marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis._'_ TH?BSDAY MORNING, FEB. 25, 1875! ^??????^BQ??1 United States Senators. The prolonged contests for United States Senators from Minnesota and West Virginia ended last week: In the former, Hon. S. J. R. j McMillan was elected in place of Ramsey. He I la the present Chief Justice of the State Su? preme Court, and is a man of unimpeachable integrity. He is about fifty years of age, al? ways a Republican in politics, and is a promi? nent member of the Presbyterian Church. ?Hon. Allen T. Caperton, the Senator elect from West Virginia, is a lawyer of great ability and a citizen of high character, liberal in his opinions, and universally respected. He was a member of the Confederate Seuate, and is a man of finished educated, extensive informa? tion, courteous manners and true dignity. Of course, he is a Democrat in politics. An Important Decision. The Supreme Court recently decided an im? portant point in regard to the operation of the lien law, which those engaged in agricultural pursuits will find interesting. The person giv? ing the lien was indebted for a mule, aud gave a lien upon his crop for the payment of the debt, without any advances in money or goods being made' to him. The Supreme Court held that in no wise can a mule be considered au "advance" to be "expended" upon the soil which produces the crop, as is the true intent and meaning of the statute to secure advances for agricultural purposes. The labors of a mule might very properly be considered a ne? cessary supply for the production of a crop: b?t a mule, inste?of being worn ontand ren? dered useless in producing a crop, may be in much better condition and more valuable aftet the crop is made than before. Upon these grounds, the Supreme Court declared that the lien given was void and of no effect. It is more than probable that liens of this character have been given recently, and we call attention now to this decision, in order that none may be sur? prised at the end of the year, when an attempt is made to enforce the lien. Louisiana Affairs. The United States Senate, after a session of twenty-nine hours, resolved to lay the resolu? tion admitting Pinchback as - Senator from Louisiana on the table, by the decisive vote of 89 to 22. The administration Senators, under the lead of Morton and Boutwell, endeavored to force a recognition of the Kellogg govern? ment by securing the admission of Pinchback, which would have been sustaining President Grant very decidedly; but the result proves that a majority of Senators preferred to give an implied censure, and postpone the matter for this session. 4 As several Senators who voted to admit Pinchback will not be there after the 4th of March, it may be regarded as settled that the Senate will not recognize either Pinch? back or Kellogg, which is a virtual condemna? tion of the President and his advisers. The administration is not likely to receive much, greater comfort by the action of the House. The majority of the committee of in? vestigation will adhere to the original views ^presented in the sub-committee's report, and will recommend that the proper authorities in Louisiana give the control of the lower branch branch of the Legislature to the Conservatives. Some of those signing the report are willing to support a resolution formally recognizing the Kellogg government, not that the rights of Kellogg have been established by any evidence taken by the committee, but they are admitted on general rumor, and as the best possible so? lution of the present difficulties, in the judg? ment of the committee. ? The Public Printing. The Columbia Union-Herald has been mak? ing a vigorous, fight against the printing ringi represented by the Republican Printing Com pauy, which is now asking an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars, we believe, for defi? ciencies. This includes $75,000 for the noted immigration report, which has never been printed, and which will be utterly worthless wiien it is done. The cost of public printing in other States, in comparison with wealth and population, shows the enorm ity of the frauds per? petrated already in South Carolina, where the printing has exceeded the aggregate cost in nine wealthy and populous States. The figures given show an aggregate population of 12,625,693, against a population of 705,606 in South Caroli? na. The aggregate wealth of the States ennurae-! rated is $4,967,474,134, while South Carolina only claims $141,624,952. Eighteen times the number of inhabitants; thirty-two dollars to '> one in Sooth Carolina. The total cost of printing for one year is $281,057 in the States named, and South Carolina speut $292,889 for the same period. The chief portion of this enormons sum went into the pockets of the Republican Printing Company, whose hono-1 rary members included Senators and Represen? tatives. After the fat pickings of the last few years, it wonld seem impossible that any con-1 cern could lay claim for such an exorbitant gum as deficiencies, when other creditors are made to wait year after year for the liquidation of honest claims. We take pleasure in recog? nizing the industry and ability with which Gov. Chamberlain's organ has met the prepos? terous demands of this greedy cormorant for the pound of flesh. It is time to reduce the cost of printing again, and bring it down to the lowest figure, for the retrenchment in this particular is not yet complete aud perfect. ? Judge Poland has introduced a resolution In the House of Representatives declaring that no interference with the affairs of the State is required by the present condition of Arkansas. If this resolution is adopted, it will be a signal reproof of the extraordinary course adopted by the President on this subject. J Legislative Notes. A special tax levy is proposed for fourteen counties, whose finances are in a crippled con? dition, ranging from one-half to three mills' Anderson is not among the list, and our citi? zens are to be congratulated that an extra tax has never been necessary, owing to the prudent management of our public officers. Gov. Chamberlain has expressed an interest in the Texas Pacific Railroad by transmitting to the Geueral Assembly several documents, explaining the objects to be promoted by the proposed railway, which especially concerns the commercial and general welfare of the South. He recommends a formal declaration of our interest in this great work, and such further action as may be deemed judicious to promote its speedy completion. The way3 aud means committee of the House have agreed upon a bill for the liquida? tion of the floating debt. The plan is for the appointment, by the Governor, of a commission to pass upon the validity of the claims, with power to reject snch as they deem invalid. The claims found to be valid are to be funded at fifty cents on the dollar, and be mad? receiva able in part payment of current taxes. The bill levies an annual tax of half a mill to pay this indebtedness, and the said tax is to con? tinue four years. The Senate has been mainly engaged for the last week upon the supply bill, while the House of Representatives were discussing the general appropriation bill, both important measures to the* tax-payers, who are expected to foot the bills out of their hard earnings. When these measures are perfected and completed, it would be a gracious boon to the people were the Gen? eral Assembly to adjourn without further pro? crastination, which is not only the thief of time in this instance, but likewise pilfers the morals and general good standing of the members with their constituents. Senator Cochran has introduced an excellent bill, which provides that the State Treasurer shall publish, on the first Monday of every month, in one daily newspaper in Colombia and Charleston, a statement of all moneys re? ceived by him during the preceding month, from whom, and on what account; of all moneys paid out by him during the month, to whom and on what account; and of the bal? ance in the Treasury to the credit of the several funds for which taxes are levied and collected, or for which any other collections are made. It imposes a penalty of fine aod imprisonment for any violation of these requirements, and makes appropriation for all the necessary ex? penses of the publication. The National Grange. The closing proceedings of the National Grange, at its eighth annual session in Charles? ton, took place on Tuesday evening, 16th ins' Enthusiastic resolutions of thanks were unani i mously adopted for the warm and generous wel? come accorded to the members, who showed a hearty appreciation of the fraternal regard and kindly hospitality manifested in their behalf We extract the following resolution from the series adopted: Resolved, That we hail with delight the many exchanges of kindly sentiment, believing them to be evidences of a mutual return of good feel? ings and harmony between every section of our country, and that during our stay the olive of peace aud good will has been nurtured into new growth, and that all will bear to their homes a brauch from that tret, which we sincerely hope will flourish until its growth shall overspread every section of our common country. Resolutions were adopted in relation to the uncompleted Washington Monument, earnestly recommending each State and Subordinate Grange to make a contribution for its comple? tion, either from the general funds or by the voluntary offerings of the members, and urging prompt action on the part of each Grange, so that this debt of gratitude to the "Father of his Country" shall be paid before the close of the centennial year of American Independence. It was resolved that "each member of the Na? tional Grange be requested to procure, and take with them to the next session of this body, specimens of the leading products, and also of the minerals of their respective localities, for exhibition during the ses?ion, and at its close to be presented to the citizens of the town or city, where the session may be held, as the nucleus of a museum." I The following committee was announced to memorialize Congress in regard to the Texas Pacific Railroad: Wm. Sanders, District of Columbia; J. M. Hamilton, California, and W. W. Lang, Texas. It was ordered that the next session of the National Grange shall be held in San Fran? cisco, beginning on the third Wednesday in November next. The Merchant and Farmer. This is the significant title of a newspaper recently established at Marion, S. C, by J. D. McLucas & Co. We predict a brilliant success for the enterprise, kuowing the energy and perseverance of the principal editor, to whom we tender a friendly welcome into the fraterni? ty. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mr. Editor : The Town Assessors have fin? ished their labors, and the Clerk's books are open for the cflllection of the town tax. I think it is due to the tax-payers that our whole system of assessment be ?omewhat changed. The present mode is imperfect in many re? spects, and works great hardships on a few of our tax-payers, causing them to pay much more than their pro rata of the expenses of the town government. Any one who will take the trou? ble to examine the Clerk's books, will see at a glance the truth of this assertion. Some real property is assessed at its full market value and some at from one-half to two-thirds of its value. Thus making the relative value of property so unequal that some fail to pay their pro rata of the town expenses and others over pay their share. The assessors are notso much at fault as the system, as they cannot tell who own the different lots, let alone its metes and bounds. I am told that the following assess? ments have been made: Gen. L. M. Ayer's house and * lot, of about two acres, ?1500; J. A. Daniel's house and lot, of about one-fourth of an acre, $1500; Capt. A. T. Broyles' house and lot, $1600. TAX-PAYER. ? Hon. Charles W. Jones, the new Florida Senator, is said to be a carpenter by trade, a lawyer by profession, and a gentleman and statesman by nature. , Our Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, Feb. 20, 1875. Three days of the past week, were spent in the consideration of Leslie's Blackville-Barn well bill, and two days more of the present week were similarly wasted. No result after all was reached, the matter having been referred back to the committee. The committee on ways and means have at last condescended to report a tax bill, and a tax bill it is. It proposes to levy a tax of 14 7-10 mills on all the taxable property of the State. If this is reform, the Devil take such reformers, and I know the tax-payers will say amen. The Radicals determined that the bill should be considered in the committee of the | whole, as the rules which govern the committee are different from the rules of the House. In committee of the whole the yeas and nays can? not be called, heuce, there can be no record of how the different members voted. Party speeches were made, the color line was drawn, the party whip was cracked, and the bill was j passed. When this bill was on its passage, the Legislature presented a curious anomaly which . one wtuld care to witness but once in a life time. On one side sat the handful of Conserv? atives representing the tax-payers, on the other a host of blaek tax-leviers and tax-spenders. The Conservatives manfully contested every inch of ground, and only yielded when the last prop was knocked from under them. The Rad? icals, bent on rapine and plunder, laid on taxes with a lavish hand. Could all the tax-payers of the State have seen the greedy, devouring, wolfish expression which lighted up the faces of this gang, especially of the carpet-baggers aud scalawags, there never would have been any more use for political speeches. The long? est lane must have a turn; then, be hopeful. This anomalous condition of affairs cannot al? ways last., A better day is coming; it may not come to-morrow or next day, but come it must and will. Remember this, tax-payers, and stand together, shoulder to shoulder; and, above all, remember the wicked past and the equally wicked present. The State Grange has been in session for the past three days, and the city in consequence has presented quite a gala appearance. To deliberate in its councils gathered patrons from every county in the State. The session was entirely harmonious, and much good was ac? complished for the Order. In organizing such a huge machine it was expected that some mis? takes would be committed, but 1 am happy to state for the benefit of patrons generally that , the opportunities for mistakes are fast disap? pearing, and with every day its vast machinery [ is being rapidly perfected. Col. D. W. Aiken was elected Master; Dr. John A. Barksdale, Overseer; Capt. James N. Lipscomb, Lecturer, and Wm. Hood, Secretary. The National Grange, which recently adjourned in Charleston, has done more for .the Order than at any previous meeting. This body is com? posed of the Masters of all the State Granges. It has had under deliberation the perfecting of the Opder, and by its deliberations has demon BtdMP beyond question the fact that the organ? ization of the Patrons of Husbandry is perma? nently established. It is difficult to estimate : the results of this national brotherly meeting j in a political point of view. Representatives j from every State in the Union, with their own eye3, have witnessed the condition of this State. They have visited the Legislature, and gazed with wonder upon the spectacle which it pre? sented?disgust was pictured in every face. They expressed to your correspondent the warmest sympathies for us in our down-trod? den condition, and promised when they re? turned home to see to it that the true state of affairs here should be made known to every individual in every State of the Union. SENTINEL. For the Anderson Intelligencer. The Proposed Term of Court. Mr. Editor : It was stated in the last issue of your paper that it was probable that an extra terra of court would be held at this place in the latter part of March next, and that Judge Carpenter would preside. The juries at the last term of Court having been drawn by a jury commissioner who had been out of office for about two years, so that no case requiring a jury could bo disposed of, Judge Cooke, no doubt from a sense of duty, stated to the mem? bers of the bar, that he would hold an extra Court at the time indicated, if they would re? quest him so to do. Since then it is understood that a petition has been gotten up, requesting him to hold the Court proposed. Your corres? pondent would not dissent if he felt there was auy necessity for it. The object has been, no doubt, to favor the "farmer" as much as possi? ble, but will an extra term of the Court have thisefTect? Certainly not, for the simple rea? son that three Courts in four months are more troublesome than two. Surely the practice of the bar at a place so small as this is not so much on the increase as to require such a mul? tiplicity of Courts to dispose of it. Two terms would be amply sufficient, instead of three, as now prescribed by law. If the May term of the Court is at an inconvenient season of the year, and requires too great a sacrifice of time, which should be devoted to the farming inter? ests of the country, let the Legislature, which has enacted the law, remedy the evil. The motive for asking an extra term of the Court in March next, is, no doubt, a good one, but your correspondent is of the opinion that if the favmers, who are designed to be cared for, were consulted upon its propriety, they would enter their protest against it. The duty of serving as jurors at the regular terms of the Court they would consider sufficiently onerous without the addition of any extra duty. My purpose has been, with great respect for the opinion of those who may differ with me, to enter ray protest against the proposed term of of the Court, aud I trust that it will not be , held. A MEMBER OF THE BAR. I ? President Grant has issued a proclama? tion convening a special session of the Senate for the 5th of March. It is evident that Gen? eral Grant is resolved to use that body in car? rying out his policy as far as it can help him. The meeting of the Senate will enable the pub? lic to hear from the new members. ? Col. Thomas Morris, a prominent and in? fluential citizen of Franklin County, Ga., who was well known to many of our readers, de? parted this life at his residence in Carncsville on Tuesday evening, IGth inst. He was strick? en with paralysis in the morning, and died about four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. An Appeal to the Southern People. The following address has been issued by the Democratic Congressmen from the Southern States, in which prudent action and patient forbearance with existing evils are wisely coun? seled in this critical period of our history. It is signed by ten Senators and forty-six Repre? sentatives, including Gordon, Beck, Lamar and others. These are true and gallant son3 of the South, whose opportunities for watching the current of political events gives weight to their advice. We commend its perusal to every citizen: Washington, Feb. 18. To l*e People of the Southern States: You have confided to the undersigned in this conjuncture of affairs, the delicate and difficult task of guarding in the Federal Congress your public interest, your rights and reputation. You will, therefore, pardon the liberty we take of addressing you at a period bo critical upon a matter affecting your destiny, and that of your posterity. You cannot have failed to observe the persistent efforts of some of the leader of the Republican party to revive the animosities of the late war, which happily are fast giving place to a spirit of concord and unity in every section of our common country. It is impossible to predict certainly the effect of these appeals to passion. We believe that, through the honest representation of a fetr up? right and conscientious Federal officers and agents, an independent and able public press, and of many citizens, without regard to party, the true condition of the Southern States, and the real sentiment of the Southern people are being gradually made known to our fellow citizens of the North. We hope for their fa? vorable decision when fully apprised of all the facts. The great ends of good government will be reached when the people of all sections forget that we have ever been enemies?and come together again as in the early days of the republic, emulating each other only in devo? tion to the best interests of the whole country. With this exalted purpose in view, there is nothing inconsistent with the honor and man? hood of a brave people to resolve to suffer with heroic patience whatever be their provocations and wrongs, looking through the fearful pres? ent to a hopeful future, and repelling unjust epithets and gratuitous insults with dignified moderation. Let every white man in every neighborhood in the whole South regard him? self as a commissioner of peace, maintaining the kindliest relations toward the black man, and remembering that the responsibility for the extreme poverty to which we have been reduced, and the corrupt governments to which his vote has subjectea us, rests not so much upon him as upon the bad men who, with the assurance of Federal support, have, by appeals to his worst passion, sought to make him our enemy, while we labor by all honest means to convince him of the truth that our interests and his are identical, and that both must be preserved by good government, and that those who stir up strife between us are the enemies of both races, at the same time, that he is fully protected in his guaranteed rights to vote as he pleases in all elections. Let us continue to deal with him honestly and fairly, and let us continue cordially to invite to our midst those of any political party who either seek to know the truth or to find homes upon our soil. We do not exaggerate when we admonish you of the disheartening fact that every street disturbance, every homicide of whatever char? acter, by whomsoever committed, by black or white, Republican or Democrat, such as are incident to every community upon earth, is perverted into evidence of a spirit of lawless? ness and violence, and a purpose to accomplish political ends. We well know the gross injus? tice of such charges, which have weight only where ignorance of our true condition prevails. Strenuous efforts are now being made by those who misrepresent you to induce the pass? age by Congress of the most dangerous meas? ures, in order to irritate our people, drive them to despair, and to provoke them to violent out? breaks in order to furnish an excuse for apply? ing for military interference. We express the hope that a majority of the present Congress will not be found ready to sanction such legisla? tion. If it be accomplished, it would be against the protest not only of Democrats, but of the moral worth and the statesmanship here of the party in power, and of such Republi? cans as Bryant, Evarts, Charles Francis Adams and others, whose patriotism and sense of jus? tice are known to the entire country. We may, however, be mistaken. The most ex? treme, oppressive and unconstitutional meas? ures may be imposed upon you. In such an event we would appeal to the wisdom and pa? triotism of a long-suffering people by every hope of the future for continued forbearance and hopeful reliance upon the virtue and sense of justice of the American people, for the ulti? mate vindication of our rights, the protection of our liberties, and the safety of our Republi? can form of Government. ITEMS-EDTIORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The citizens of Abbeville are talking about organizing a National Bank in that town. ? The tax on matches iast year produced two and a half million of dollars, at the rate of one cent a box. ? The hotel business in Charleston is bet? ter now than it has been for years, owing to the increased travel from the Northern States. ? The Springfield Union suggests that the President and Congress should be abolished, and the country governed by a commission of independent editors. ? John Glover, colored, living near Ashepoo Ferry, died on the 1st inst., aged one hundred and fifteen years. He was a native ot Africa, and left that country when he was ten years old. ? The Supreme Court of Connecticut has given a verdict against a railroad of the State for $16,000, the full amount of bonds stolen from a passenger several years ago in their depot. ? Andrew Johnson's credentials were placed on file in the United States Senate on Saturday last, and the Ex-President is already in Wash? ington, prepared to take his seat on the 4th of March. ? Gen. James Longstreet has left Louisiana and become a citizen of Georgia. He has pur? chased a farm in White County, and proposes to engage largely in the rearing of sheep. His residence will be in Gainesville. ? The Greeley Tribune announces that the coal fields of Colorado arc larger than the whole area of New England. It would not surprise us if this wonderful Territory devel? oped as much wealth as California. ? The Piedmont Cotton Factory is rapidly appoaching completion, under the energetic management of its President, Col. H. P. Hara mett, and it is expected that tho mill will be in running order by the 1st of July. ? Win. Hunter and Wm. Smith, of Rabun Co., Ga., who were accused of giving informa? tion to the revenue officers concerning illicit distilleries^ were taken out a few nights after? wards by unknown parties, and were shot to death. ? John Mitchell, the Irish patriot and ora? tor, has been elected to the English Parliament from the county of Tipperary, Ireland, but he was declared ineligible, on the ground that ho was a convicted felon, and a new election has been ordered. ? President Grant's disgraceful message in regard to affairs in Arkansas meets with but little favor even among tho most unscrupulous of his partisans. Tho hot shot continue to fall in at his front door, and from quarters where ho should least expect them, and the most artful ! dodger in the world could not avoid an occa I sional hard hit. The indications arc that there I will soon not be a corporal's guard left among 1 the press of the country who will have the j effrontery to offer anything like an apology for his mad acts. ? A disastrous fire occured in Darien, Ga., on the 15th inst., destroying a number of stores and a printing office. The loss is $100,000; insurance $40,000. This is the third fire there within the last six months, supposed to be ths j work of negro incendiaries. ? The Edgefield Advertiser says that tinns 1 in Edgefield, politically and otherwise, are still | profoundly quiet. The militia guns are nearly all surrendered to the proper authorities.? White people are manifesting a very kindly spirit to the blacks, and we neither see or hear of suffering negroes. ? A fire occurred in Camden on Saturday morning last, which resulted in the loss of fif? teen or twenty thousand dollars, upon which there was no insurance. A fire-proof building checked the flames, or there would have been a much greater conflagration. The origin of the fire is not known. ? The Radicals of New Hampshire are warm? ing up to the fact that the second Tuesday in March is the day on which they are to vote for State officers and members of Congress. The present Representatives, all of whom are Ad ministrationists, are fully aware of the danger "impending, and are putting forth their strong? est efforts to secure a greater interest among their somewhat apathetic followers. ? The New York Herald makes this rude reference to the leaders of the dominant party in Congress: "Ostensibly a Republican caucus considers plans for protecting the negro in the South ; in reality it considers how it can carry the elections in the Southern States; and in these two points are all the policy of the domi? nant party?how to *carry the elections; how to get offices and distribute plunder, and how to make the manoeuvres contrived for this end seem like movements taken to secure the rights of an oppressed people." ? The President frankly illustrated his ig? norance, and explained the philosophy of his strange Arkansas message, when he said to a prominent Republican : "If the present gov? ernment in Arkansas is allowed to stand, Mis? sissippi may in a short time change her consti? tution and fling out Governor Ames. Other States may follow in the same direction under this precedent. As soon as Congress adjourns they may change their State governments, and the whole South may be lost to the party in the next election." This is the whole matter in a nut-shell. ? The Charleston News and Courier records the death of Mr. George S. Cameron, one of the most active and useful citizens of Charleston, which occurred on Sunday afternoon last, after a brief illness, in the 59th year of his age. He was a native of Scotland, and was gifted with a large share of shrewd, practicle common sense. Since the war Mr. Cameron has been promi? nently connected with railroad and banking interests, and was mainly instrumental in es? tablishing the South Carolina Loan and Trust Company, of which he was President at the time of his death, managing its affairs with marked success. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. BRIEF MENTION. A meeting of the Anderson Bee Company will take place on Saturday, March 6th. See advertisement. The gardens in Town aro being prepared for the sowing of the different seeds, and the plant? ing of Irish potatoes. Col. J. Cox Gass, of East Tennessee, is again in Town with a lot of superior horses and mules, which ho proposes to sell at low rates. We are sorry to learn that many persons in Town and County aro suffering from severe colds, "which were contracted during the recent cold and changeable weather. Farmers throughout the County are bus}' preparing for the planting season, which will soon set in. Everything augurs well for a fine Spring season, and a full yield in cereals, vege? tables and fruits. The heavy rains during last week and a por? tion of the present, have mado the sidewalks disagreeable to predestrians, and rondored the roads in various sections almost impassable. The consequence is, dullness of trado with the morchauts, and delay to the farmers. John Jacob Astor has recently tried to get out of paying taxos to tho amount of $37,000, but tho courts decided that he was liable for that sum, and the poor old man was compelled to disgorgo. If we woro rich as Astor, we would settle the whole of that delinquent list in anothor column, aud render the unfortunate happy. Mr. Cur ran II. Sloan, representing the exten? sive clothing establishment of Edwin Bates & Co., New York, has been taking orders for the spring trado within tho last few days, and has gono on his way rejoicing. Added to his other accomplishments, Curran is an excellent fire? man, and rendered efficient service at the lire on the 5th inst. Tho Town authorities, with an eye to tho wants of the people, have erected a number of racks in various portions of Town, where hor? ses can be safely hitched at all timos. Hereto? fore, ireat inconvenience was experienced by farmers and others visiting town, as many of them were compelled to stop on tho outskirts in ordor to find some place to secure their horses. Now, that dilliculty is obviated by tho accommodations recently provided for them. Andrew Jackson Stringer, Esq., tho mer? chant prince of Helton, was sojourning in our town on Monday night, and was the guest of tho Waverly House IIo has parted with a large stock of clothing and crockery this sea? son, thereby clothing tho naked and feeding the hungry at Ins own expense. He is now ready to lease a largo and commodious hall, which was erected for tho convenience and ad? vantage of tho community, and which is not engaged at present. Wo are determined to put his name among tho arrivals this time, as he didn't stop at a private house. Further partic? ulars can be obtained at the Cheap Cash Cor? ner, whore tho Sullivan boys most do vegetate. Various as ai'o tho theories of scientific men in regard to the wonderful power and vast in? fluence of tho sun over tho solar system, we have never heard or read of any theory to beat the following, which was told us by a gentle? man a few days ago, and which he heard from a pupil of tho colored public school taught at this place: Boy?"Do oder boys carry dere books home." Gent?"Do you go to school ?" Boy?"Yes, sah ! and i'so puzzled, kase de odor day tho teacher was splaiuiu' on do blackboard how do sun holds* up do sky." Gent?"You don't believo that, do you?" Boy?"No sah ! kase do sun ain't always dar." Scientists, come on with your theories, and explain how it is that the sky is uphold by the sun. Tho Mexican Show met with an untimely ond in Greenville. The seats fell down during a performance, and one man's leg was broken by tho disaster, besides other damages and bruises received by sundry citizens. A suit for the'recovery of damages was at once insti? tuted, and the proprietors loft with all the money, leaving tho poor Mexicans to face the myrmidons of tho law. Tho goods and chat? tels, togethor with the clown, were seized upon by tho constables, and amid the general confu? sion there was a free right took place, in which things wcro considerably mixed. At last ac? counts, tho Mexicans were trying to give an? other entertainment, and the generous citizens of Greenville were helping tho orphaned show to get on its legs again. A SA LUD A SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIA? TION. The annual meeting of this hody will begin on Friday, 23rd of April, with the Anderson Baptist Church. It is composed of delegates from the Baptist Sunday Schools within the limits of the Saluda Association, embracing two or more delegates from each school. It is a new organization, and is intended to awake greater interest in the cause of Sabbath Scuools, stimulating those already organized, and as? sisting in the organization of schools through? out its bounds. Several addresses may be ex? pected during the session, and invitations have been extended to Rev. B. L. Fish, of Atlanta, Ga., Rev. R. N. Pratt, of Abbeville, and E. B. Murray, Esq., of Anderson, to meet with the Association, and discuss subjects of their own choice. The Executive Committee request the preparation of essays as follows: A Sunday School in every Church, by Dr. W. C. Brown, of Belton. The best method of increasing and sustaining an interest in Sunday Schools, by Rev. J. S. Murray, of Anderson. The impor? tance of adults attending Sunday 3chools aa pupils, by Rev. L. W. Triblo, of Honea Path, We have no doubt that tha meeting will prove interesting and profitable, giving fresh impetus to the noble cause in which the Asso? ciation is engaged. The delegates will be en? tertained by the members of the Baptist con? gregation, and every one will receive a cordial welcome. MONUMENTAL ASSOCIATION. The young ladies of our town, ever anxious in performing good, propose giving a Supper and a Grand Fancy Party in Masonic Hall on the evening of the 12th of March next, for the benefit of the South Carolina Monumental As? sociation. The whole affair is destined to be a grand success, since those engaged will spare no pains in preparation. The Fancy Party will be a new feature of pleasure in Anderson, and all those who may be fortunate enough to attend, will be made happy in its enjoyment. The undertaking is a noble and praiseworthy one, since its object is the commemoration of the fallen braves of the South. Varions improvements are in a state of pro? gression in town, in the way of new fenoes, etc. Mrs. V. Burriss and Mr. M. L. Kennedy are erecting new fences, which, when completed, will add greatly to the looks of their premises. Flower-yards are being put in readiness for the approach of Spring, and fruit and shade trees have already received the attention due to them in the way of trimming, clipping, etc., etc. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, February 18, 1875, by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. JOHN J. COOLEY and Miss MISSOURI E. BREAZEALE, all of Ander? son County. New Advertisements. NOTICE. A MEETING of the ANDERSON BEE COMPANY is called to meet at Anderson C. H. on SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, at 12 o'clock. It is important that tvery member should be present, as important business will come up. By order of the President. JOHN H. CLARKE, Sec. Feb 25,1875 32 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. WHEREAS, application has been made to me by Jane Mattison to have her homestead sot apart in the Estate of her deceased hus? band, Berry Mattison. Notice is hereby given that said application will be heard in my office on the 31st day of March next. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate. Feb 25, 1875 32 4 TOWERS & BROYLES Have a large line of SEASONABLE DRY GOODS N hand, which they will sell low for cash, or to prompt paying customers on time. 0 Shawls, &c. ANice line of Shawls, Worsted Dress Goods and Blankets, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, to close them out. If you want bar? gains in these goods, call on us within the next thirty days. TOWERS <fe BROYLES. CLOTHIISTQ! WE aro now offering our stock of Clothing at reduced prices to close out this stock. Call soon on TOWERS & BROYLES. HATS. ALARGE assortment of Hats for sale low by TOWERS & BROYLES. Hardware, Saddles, Bridles, CASTINGS, Ac. A full line, TOWERS <fe BBOYLES. CARPETS! ' CARPETS and RUGS for sale low by TOWERS & BROYLES. Buckwheat Flour! YERY FINE, for sale by TOWERS <fe BROYLES. Groceries and Provisions. WE keep a full lino of Groceries and Provis? ions, viz: Bacon, Fine Hams, Extra Family Flour, in J, i, ? barrel sacks, Lard, Mackerel, Salt, Extra C, Granulated and Crushed Sugar, N. O., Muscovado and Porto Rico Molasses, Rio and Java Coffee, Gun Powder, Young Hyson & Oolong Tea, Fancy Grocories, Ac., for sale low by TOWERS <fc BROYLES. A Boots and Shoes! Full line of Boots and Shoes, for sale low by TOWERS & BROYLES. Garden Seeds. A FINE assortment of the best Garden Seeds, (Landreth's and D. M. Ferry's.) EAR? LY ROSE, PINK EYE and GOODRICH PO? TATOES for sale low by TOWERS <fc BROYLES. L3S ATfiCEB.! WE keep a good stock of Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather, Harness and Upper Leather, French Calf Skins and Lining Skins. TOWERS & BROYLES. Glass war e3 &c. A good assortment of Glassware, Crockery and China Ware. ALSO, IRON, STEEL, CASTINGS, a good assort? ment of BUGGY MATERIAL. In fact, our stock is full and completo, as wo are getting in New Goods every week, and we will sell LOW for CASH, and to prompt customers on time. Give us a call bofoio buying elsewhere, and get good Goods at low prices. TOWERS & BROYLES, No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson. Bradley's Patent Phosphate. WE are agents for Bradley's Patent Phos? phate, which has no superior in market. TOWERS it BROYLES.