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Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis. _ THURSDAY MORNING, MAR. 25, 1875. Good News. The most welcome intelligence we have re? ceived in a long time is that the Legislature has resolved to adjourn to-morrow. The baffled corruptionists are not willing to breathe the same air with Chamberlain and Cardozo, and ar* going home to their beloved and trusting constituents in disgust. Let all men rejoice at the prospect of deliverance from this burden of sin and iniquity. The Veto Message. We publish to-day the veto message of Gov. Chamberlain, in which he refuses most emphat? ically to sign the "act to provide for the settle? ment and redemption of certain claims against the State," popularly known as theJBonanza bill. The message will command attention from its vigorous and scathing denunciation of this gigantic fraud, and the wholesome senti? ments included. The reception of this message created intense indignation among the plun? derers, and efforts were made to secure the pas? sage of .the act over the veto. On a point of erder, Speaker Elliott ruled that the act in question had become a law by the failure of the Governor to return the same with his objections within the time prescribed by the constitution. The matter was referred to the judiciary com? mittee, who could not agree upon a report, and the Speaker's ruling was sustained by a vote of Bixty-three to forty-six, when the act was de? clared to be a law. The intervention of the Courts will be sought, and it is expected that a judicial hearing will upset the hopes of the plunderers, whose determination to win will not hesitate to override the law and common sense. As we understand the matter, the ru? ling of Speaker Elliott makes it a matter of im? possibility for the Governor to have complied with the law, and the Courts will not exact im? probabilities of Gov. Chamberlain, especially in his dealings with the accomplished scoun" drels who have been plundering the State for the last seven years. Elliott's Menagerie. Among the exciting incidents of the past week was the arrest of James G. Thompson, editor of the Columbia Union-Herald, for al? leged contempt of the House of Representa? tives in using certain "defamatory, scandalous and. malicious" language respecting a portion ?f its members. The offensive paragraph was in relation to the veto message of Gov. Cham? berlain, which the editor asserted would be read everywhere by honest people with appro? bation. He continued as follows: "The plun? derers, led by Leslie, were full of wrath.? Green, .Humbert, Hamilton, Thomas, Keith^ Gantt, etc., were eager to exhibit the intense indignation which filled their righteous souls, and ever and anon Leslie would wander around to stir up the animals to renewed howls of an? guish and despair. No pack of jackals scenting the carcass ever made night as hideous. We give- a few specimens in our legislative proceed? ings.^ The tenor of the debate showed that offence was given in calling them "animals." This excited wrath and indignation far more than stigmatizing them as "pl.underers," which fitly characterizes the members to whom he made allusion. The editor was brought before the bar of the House on Friday morning, when it was discovered that a huge elephant was on their hands, and the offending editor was re? leased, without even a gentle rebuke from the principal keeper of the menagerie. The lu dicrousness and stupidity of this proceeding became apparent to the dullest intellect. We are fallen upon evil times when Courts and ? Legislatures seek to invade the rights of citi? zens, and endeavor to muzzle free speech! The recent failures in this direction, however, will not encourage a speedy repetition of such unlawful and high-handed measures. Rot Admitted. The United States Senate discussed the ad? mission of Pinchback to that body for four days. The debate was able and exhaustive, including speeches from Senators Morton, Alcorn and others, who favored the recognition of Pinch back as the lawful Senator from Louisiana, and earnest remonstrances against his admis? sion from a number of Senators, prominent among whom were Judge Christiancy, of Mi? chigan, and Judge Edmunds, of Vermont, both Republicans. The speech of Edmunds was an extended and powerful argument in sup? port of his views, denying the legality of the Kellogg government, from whence Pinchback received his credentials. Senator Morton made a strong effort to overcome the legal arguments against the recognition of Kellogg and Pinchback, and did everything in his pow? er to sustain the administration view of affairs in Louisiana. It was plain and evident, how? ever, that enough Republican Senators would combine wiih the Democrats to insure the de? feat of his proposition to admit Pinchback. Hence, it was necessary to resort to other tac? tics, and a motion was made to postpone the whole matter uutil the second Monday in De? cember next, which was adopted by a vote of 33 ayes- to 30 nays. Thus ended the discussion, which terminated in an unexpected manner, for it was confidently believed that a direct vote would defeat the administration. The Republican Senators desired to avoid the re? sponsibility of deciding upon the admission or rejection of Pinchback, preferircg to adjourn the debate to a future time, and we have no doubt that many of them would be delighted for the saddle-colored claimant to make his exit from this world, rather than to encounter the sad misfortune of making a record on this subject. The evasive action of the Senate does not strengthen President Grant, nor give him cause to believe that he will be sustained in his management of local affairs in the South? ern States. The Circuit Court. The Greenville News announces that Judge Cooke has determined to hold the special term ordered for Anderson County, beginning on the 29th inst. His Houor has concluded to take up the sessions business and get through with the criminal dockets, in order to prevent a protracted term in May, when the farmers will be too busy to remain away long from their farms. He thinks this course will give general satisfaction, and has been settled upon from the fact that the recent heavy freshets will interfere with farming operations to a considerable ex? tent. This arrangement is regarded as a com? promise made by Judge Cooke between con? flicting opinions as to the necessity of a spe? cial term. The civil business will notbe trans? acted, and no one will object to ajail delivery, which will satisfy lawyers who were opposed to a special term at this time; while those who urged the necessity of a special term will gain their point in a certain sense, although their prime object of clearing all the dockets is vir? tually defeated. It is unfortunate that the regular terms pro? vided by law are too often neglected. Prompt and vigorous prosecution of the business will prevent the people from being harassed with doubt and uncertainty. It is an onerous and burdensome duty for men to forsake their pri? vate affairs, and serve as jurors or witnesses; but this requirement of the law must be per? formed for the good of society, and we have no doubt that every one would willingly dis? charge these duties at the regular periods de? signated by law, without murmuring or com? plaint of any kind. Yet it is expecting too much for witnesses and jurors to be summoned from term to term, only to meet with disap? pointment when they reach the Court House, and learn that their services are not needed. Such has frequently been the case within the last two or three years, and we would respectful? ly suggest that n change might prove beneficial. This condition of affairs is not peculiar to the Eighth Circuit, and others have more right to complain than the people of this County. But it does not mitigate the burden to learn that oth? ers are afflicted with greater tardiness and procrastination in the administration of justice, and we are confident that Judge Cooke will receive the warmest congratulations from all good citizens when he determines to prosecute the public business with promptness, certainty and dispatch. Extra terms;will always be neces" sary when the regular terms are passed over, and when once the dockets are cleared, there will be ample time for the transaction of all business, civil and ciminal, within the time allowed by law. Surely, litigation in Anderson is not on the increase ; in fact, lawyers tell us that business is distressingly dull, as the doc. tors are wont to say in a healthy season. Every regular term the criminal business ought to meet with certain dispatch, and every other term, if necessary, might be devoted to clean? ing away litigated cases. Such an arrange? ment would prevent much annoyance and trouble to the people, who are perplexed enough with public duties and exactions, without being required to undergo extra and uusual burdens. End of the Cardozo Affair. Our Columbia correspondent fully explains the situation in Columbia, and sets forth the animus of the opposition to the State Treasu? rer, who has been acquitted of the charges made against him by the General Assembly refusing to sustain the address for his removal from office. We are not an admirer of Cardozo by any means, and we would cheerfully wel? come his retirement from public station. But the objects in view at this time not only fail to command approval, but merit the strongest condemnation from all good citizens. It is a scheme to wrest the State from honest and ca" pable men, and once more inaugurate the reign of corruption and ignorance. Such is the pic? ture offered by our esteemed correspondent whose facilities for constant observation of political schemes and aspirations enables him to form a correct and unbiased judgment. We are satisfied with the action of the Democratic members, and feel confident that.their constit? uents will award them praise for sincere and discriminating conduct. In the House of Representatives, the debate lasted five hours at the morning session, and consumed several hours additional at the even, ing session. The vote was then taken upon the question, "Shall the address be adopted?" and resulted as follows?Democrats in italic : Yeas?Elliott, Speaker ; Messrs. Allman, Barker, Bray ton, Coker, Davies, Davis, Doyle, Duncan, Farrow, Gaither, Gantt, Gary, S. C. Green, S. Greene, Guffin, Hayne, Henderson, Hirsch, G. H. Holland, A. H. Howard, II. O. Howard, Houston, Humbert, Jackson, A. H. Jones, P. E. Jones, Jordan, Keith, Leslie, Mcetze, Midler, McLanghlin, Peterson, Ram? sey, Richardson, Robertson, Rush, Stott, H. Simmons, Simons, J. A. Smith, Steele, Sumter, Thomas?45. Nays?Austin, Barapfield, Bamwcll, Bates, Beattie, Bomar, Boston, Brabham, Bradley, Bridges, Bright, Burckmeyer, Cannon, Coit, Coleman, Collins, Copes, Cosgrove, Crews, Criitenden, Couch, Ferguson, Freeman, Gail lard, Gibson, Goggins, Grant, Hamilton, Har? riott, W. M. Holland, Hunter, Jefferson, John? ston, Lewis, Livingston, Miller, Milton.Morgan, Meyers, Nesbitt, Orr, Pinckney, Reedish, Rcd fearne, Sessions, A. Simkins, P. Simkins, Simp? son, Sloan, lt. M. Smith, Spencer, Thompson, Trenholm, Vandivcr, Vanderpool, Wallace, Weldon, Wideman, Willis, Woodruff, Wolfe, Wright, Young?63. The following were absent: Andrews, Cur? tis, George, Graham, W. D. Johnson, Matchers, McCullough, Bice, Richmond, Russell, A. Simmons, TinsJey, Weatherly, Wesbcrry, Wes ton, Williams?10. The discussion in the Senate was mainly oc? cupied by Senators Dunu and Whittemore, and the vote resulted as follows: Yeas?Clinton, Cochran, Dunn, Jones, Max? well, Nash, Smalls, Swails, Warley, White and Whittemore?11. Nays?Andrews, Boxcen, Cain, Carter, Cor? win, Donaldson, Dunr.au, Rrans, Hollinshead, Hope, Jeter, Keith, Martin, Myers, Owens, C. Smith, J. M. Smith, Walker?18. ? General Hawley, one of the Radical can? didates for Congress in Connecticut, came out in a recent speech in opposition to the third term, declaring that the American people would never elect any man President for more than two terms. We agree with Hawley so far; but as for his subsequent declaration that Grant i9 not an anpirant for re-election, why, that is a trifle "too thin V ? The civil damage law of Illinois is con? stantly made the basis of suits agaiiiBt saloon keepers, and in nearly all cases with success. A liquor seller in the town of Am boy, in that State, has just been compelled to pay ?2,000 to the widow of a drunkard who was killed in his saloon. The State Press Association. The newspapers seem generally agreed upon fhe propriety of forming a State Press Associa? tion, and a large majority are willing to engage in the organization at an early day. In refer? ring to the subject two or three weeks since, we ventured to suggest Columbia as the place of meeting; but we are now disposed to coin? cide with the proposition to meet in Charleston, for many reasons. The several failures to meet in Columbia when arrangements were perfected before make it ominous to appoint that place again. Besides, we have a courteous invitation to the interior press from the Ncwe and Courier, whose position as the leading paper of the State en titles a pre-eminence at the inaugural meeting. We cheerfully and unanimously vote'' for Charleston as the place of meeting, and sug? gest Thursday, Gth of May, as a proper time for the assemblage of a good-looking and in? telligent set of men in "the old city by the sea." We would further suggest that Hemphill, of the Medium, takes along that speech he pre? pared two years ago for a similar occasion, to be used when the proceedings grow dull and monotonous, and that Sparnick, of the Aiken Thnbune, resurrects the problem which racked his brain so powerfully about the same time. These relics of the former Association might prove beneficial as a connecting link in our history. - i * ^ The Code of Honor. It seems that Georgia takes pre-eminence in raising excitements over the code duello ?ince the war, but scarcely any combats ever take place. Every now aud then we have a sensa? tion from across the Savannah, intimating that "pistols and coffee" are demanded to settle difficulties between honorable citizens, and we are kept on the alert for several days, momen? tarily expecting dread results from the san? guinary field. Lately, there has been mother affair of honor, which was mysteriously hinted at for several days, growing out of a personal controversy between Mayor Huff and Alder? man Hodgkins, of Macon?both prominent and influential citizens, who sought to end their unfortunate quarrel by a resort to the usual methods of plugging each other with ugly bullets, for the benefit of surgery. These gentlemen disappeared from their homes and families, and for several days their whereabouts was not apparent. During this interval of anxious suspense to their friends, a gentleman of Atlanta telegraphed to others in Macon, proposing to settle the difficulty between the belligerents, if they could be reached, and added these words: "Duelling is a heathenish custom. It is condemned by God's gospel and the Christian world. Good men do not con? sider it a mark of physical courage. They are business men, not duelists?both have wives and children depending upon them. Your city wants their services. Dispatch them at once. Their friends require of them to stop right now, and allow reason, common sense and friends to decide." He had the satisfac? tion of receiving a reply that Huff and Hodg? kins had settled their difficulty amicably, al? though it is not stated that his friendly inter? ference and strong words had been instrumental at'all in making the settlement. It is strange that sensible men will deliber? ately agree to take each other's lives after this fashion, when there are better and more ration? al methods of adjusting quarrels and difficulties. Under the heat of passion, we can understand the sudden blow or quick resentment of real or imaginary wrongs, which the frailty of hu? man nature explains, and.every man of true courage will readily find the means of protec? tion from insult, when an exhibition of his courage is necessary. But this is widely differ? ent from the bravado of the duellist?often a mere braggart, whose physical courage would fail him on the battle-field. Indeed, the recent war in which we were engaged punctured this very bubble, and we know of more than one instance where men noted for their duelling propensities were sadly deficient in the neces? sary courage to stand unflinchingly before the enemy. Public sentiment has experienced a slight revolution upon this subject, and al? though many conclude that it is highly proper aud essential to vindicate their manhood by resorting to the code of honor whenever their sensibilities are wonnded, the practice of duel? ling is under the ban of public opinion ; and such persons as act from no higher .motive than to gauge their conduct by the judgment of their fellow-men, need not resort to the arbitrament of thepistol and sword, for more enlightened and reasonable opinious prevail. The South espe? cially has other employment for her brave and generous sons than shooting at each other from fixed distances for the entertainment of idle curiosity-mongers. ? The Rome (Ga.) Courier says : Democra? tic success next year will greatly depend upon the preservation of harmony in our own ranks. If any attempt is made to shift our lines upon what are called "new departures," we are just as certain to be defeated as the Presidential election occurs. ? A Washington special says that'the Presi? dent, in a recent conversation, said he had no faith that the Louisiana Conservatives would observe the Wheeler compromise or any basis of settlement that failed to place the State I Government in their hands. There might be i a temporary suspension of the fight against Kellogg, but it would be sure to break out again. Gen. Sheridan entertains the same sentiment. ? Another effort is on foot to get around the Supreme Court decision compelling the State to receive bills of the Bank of the State in pay ! ment of State taxes. The Senate adopted a j resolution instructing the finance committee to amend the tax levy bill so as to make all taxes payable to the counties. The courts having decided that the bills were not receivable for county taxes, it is hoped to dodge the Supreme Court decision in this way. ? The civil righters are beginning to awake j the Northern masses in time for the coming j elections. Only last week five negroes entered I a restaurant in Chicago and called for supper. ' They were informed that negroes could not be served in the regular dining rooms, but could ; go below and get their supper at the same table J with the cooks. This they refused to do. Next morning they returned and demanded break? fast, but with no better luck. Thereupon they had the proprietor arrested under the Civil Rights bill. ? The Washington correspondent of the 1 Baltimore Sun my h Gou. Butler received recent? ly a letter from the South, written in behalf of a number of colored persons, inquiring wheth? er, under the Civil HightH bill, negroes have not the privilege of the accommodations of bar rooms. He has replied to the effect that the Civil Rights bill does not confer such privilege; that only white people have the right to get drunk in bar rooms, and that he hopes never to hear of colored people endeavoring to thrust ( themselves into such places. Our Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, March 22,1875. The Cardozo trial has been the main topic of interest before the General Assembly for the past three weeks, and in the House almost every bill submitted during that time has had some bearing upon, or has been in some way connected with that subject. Without a knowledge of the true status and drift of the different political parties and fac? tions here at the State Capital, it is impossible to understand the real issues in dispute. I will, therefore, as far as the limits of a news? paper article will permit, give you the history of the whole matter. When the present Governor was nominated by the Republican party, the party at that time was under a tremendous outside pressure, ow? ing to the disgustingly corrupt administration of the then Go v. F. J. Moses, jr. This pres? sure demanded the election of a respectable Governor, with guarantees of reform, else the protection of the strong arm of the National Republican party would be withdrawn, and the Republican party of the State would be left to its certain doom. Under these circumstances, D. H. Chamber? lain was nominated and elected Governor, and as it appears to the Conservatives entered upon the discharge of his duties under very flattering and auspicious circumstances. But from the beginning there existed among the leaders of the Republican party no little dissatisfaction at the apparent necessity which compelled them to accept Gcv. Chamberlain as the choice of their party, and when he sought to adminis? ter the government in the interest of reform and for the good of the whole people, they were bewildered, for they had no idea that anything more was meant by their many prom ises of reform than merely to deceive. They cared nothing for reform, as their whole course through the present session abundantly proves. When Governor Chamberlaiu was inaugura? ted, and when his policy was marked out, the opposition to him and his administration took shape also. The policy of the Governor was in conflict with the policy of this opposition ; hence, the division of the party into two fac? tions became more thorough and complete. The friends to Gov. Chamberlain were of the better class of Republicans, while the followers of the opposing faction was composed mainly of the negro element with a few white carpet? baggers and scalawags, who adhered to the negroes with the hope of maintaining their waning influence. The policy of Gov. Chamberlain was explic? itly stated in his inaugural address, and of it nothing further need be said. The policy of the other faction aimed at nothing shorter than absolute coutrol by the colored element alone of this State, and complete and thorough so? cial and civil equality with the whites. The antagonism between the two factions grew and widened with every conflict which the necessities of legislation required, and as the negroes constituted the (voters, the negro faction in the House grew stronger daily, until at one time the Governor could count his friends upon the fingers of one hand. As soon as the ring faction (as we will hereafter call it) imag? ined it had sufficient strength, it commenced operations to gain the absolute control which it sought. Now, the man who controls the Treasury controls the Republican party, especially if he will operate the Treasury in the interest of the individual members of the party. For this rea? son the Treasurer was selected as the first point of attack. Again, it was thought by assailing the Treasurer, a large number of Republicans who had individual causes of complaint against him could be induced to join in his prosecu? tion, and it was thought, too, the Conservatives could be arrayed against him by raising the cry of corruption, and by making it appear they sought only to purify the government. The plot was welt arranged, and no doubt would have been successful had not circum? stances divulged the real mark at which they struck, which was none other than the Gover? nor himself. After mature deliberation, it was decided to petition the Governor for the removal of the Treasurer. It must be borne in mind that the proceeding by addressing the Governor to re? move an officer, is entirely different from a reg? ular impeachment. In the former case the accused has no rights but such as the General Assembly see fit to grant, hence, it was adopted a3 the easiest and safest course to effect their purpose. In cases of impeachment, the officer impeached must be guilty of some fraud or fraudulent intent; therefore, the House be? comes the prosecutor and the Senate the jury. The officer is regularly indicted, and is allowed all the privileges granted to the accused in the regular constituted courts of the State, and the Senators are sworn to bring in a verdict, or vote, according to the evidence deduced. But iu proceeding by an address, both Houses sit upon the matter in their legislative capacity, I and are not bound to vote in accordance with the evidence, deduced but in accordance with what they believe the general and best interest of the State. The Treasurer selected|to be henrd by coun? sel, and selected, as was his right, to be heard in joint-assembly, and named C. D. Melton, Leroy F. Youmans, and W. D. Porter as his counsel. Mr. Melton and Youmans both made excellent speeches, but it was left to Mr. Porter to put the climax upon the measure and free it from all doubts and uncertainties. His first point was that the charges accused the Treasu? rer of fraud, hence, he could not be tried by the process adopted, and was entitled to be tried by impeachment, and if so tried he would be allowed witnesses and other evidence de? nied him by the present course, and if allowed those privileges, there could be no doubt but that the innocence of the accused could be es? tablished. Mr. Porter then said that under these circumstances he had no hesitation in saying that he regarded the proceedings of the Legislature as illegal. He then proceeded to the other charges and specifications, and proved* to the satisfaction of all fair minded men the complete innocence of the Treasurer. There is a peculiar fact connected with this trial. The fight has been upon fictitious issues only?the real issues having been kept sedu? lously out of sight. Knowing this, it become the Conservatives to consider carefully the mo ' tives which actuated the ring faction, and as ' far as possible defeat them. As the trial pro? gressed, the real aims and intents of the faction I became apparent, all of which have been met and successfully opposed. Had the faction been successful, the Government of this State would have been established permanently in the hands of the negro element, and the success j of the measure would have so strengthened I them, that in twelve hours after the removal of; the Treasurer the Governor also would have been removed from office, and Lieut. Gov. Glcavcs would have been Governor in stead This consideration, and many others similar, together with the clear and explicit vindication of the Treasurer, made the duty of the Con? servatives plain and simple. They had the whole interests of the State in their keeping, and they could not ignore any of the facts or issues connected with the matter. They did consider all the facts, and deliberately made up their minds, and voted to sustain the Gov? ernor and the Treasurer, and in so voting an? other victory was won. From the character of the men interested in this prosecution, it was made clearly manifest the nature of the ends they sought. The vote was taken amidst the greatest excitement, and its result was unex? pected to the most sanguine. In the House, 63 voted to sustain Cardozo and 45 against him ; in the Senate, 18 voted for and 11 against him. The last fight, it is to be hoped, is over, and though many bad laws have been passed, the Conservatives feel that they have done their duty, and believe the whole people of tue State will justify the wisdom of their action in this and other matters. The bill providing for the redemption of the floating debt was vetoed by the Governer, who handled with gloves off the corruptionists and commission appointed by them. When it was discovered that the veto would be sustained, a trick was resorted to, by which it was made to appear that the bill was a law without the Governors approval. Perhaps it is well as it is, for tho question of its validity becomes a a matter for the Courts to decide upon, and there is no doubt as to what their decision will be. Quite an amusing occurrence happened on Thursday. J. G. Thompson, Esq., editor of the Union-Herald, in commenting upon the effort of the ring to override the Governor's veto, spoke of several of the dark-skinned gentle? men as animals, &c. Mr. Editor was adjudged guilty of contempt, and ordered before the bar of the House, but the men who would not con? sent to be called animals, soon found they had an elephant upon their hands. These gentle? men would not be called animals, but they called Mr. Editor an elephant, which in every land is considered the crowning glory of the menagerie. They backed out and he was turned loose. SENTINEL. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Roads and Bridges. Mr. Editor : We are pleased to observe in your paper of the 11th inst., under the above head, the following remarks : "The Board of County Commissioners are determined to arrange matters so that in future all complaints in regard to the roads and bridg? es can easily be brought to their attention, and for this purpose a division of the townships has been made, and each Commissioner allot? ted certain townships over which he will exer? cise special care and superintendence." This is good news to all persons who have been compelled to travel over our much-neg? lected and badly worked roads. Placing the responsibility on one individual for each sepa? rate section instead of the whole Board, will, no doubt, have a good effect in the manage? ment of our country roads. But who stfall superintend operations of the town councils of our incorporated villages, when in some instan? ces the work on the roads within the incorpo? rate limits, and even the streets, are more neg? lected than the roads in the country outside of their limits ? The Town Council of Pendleton can safely challenge the State for a premium on the worst worked streets and roads within its limits. Who shall we appeal to to remedy this neglect of official dufy ? Should it be Judge Cooke? Please give us light. We believe it to be bad policy to elect a i town council, and especially the Intendant,! from amongst the highest tax-payers of a vil? lage, and expect that council to tax the citi? zens to raise the funds for working the streets and roads. There are but few men who will be found willing to tax themselves; would rather wade through bad, almost impassable streets and roads. If they can keep the side? walks clean, which is commonly badly done* and what is done with much partiality, all's well. Many of their rules and regulations for the government of the burgh, are altogether ignored. Once in a while they will pouuce on an ignorant individual and make him pay a penalty which a dozen, equally as guilty of same violation, escape. We think the old rule of calling out the hands liable to work on the roads and streets, and placing them under competent directors or overseers to work some ten or twelve days in the year, if necessary, would insure better worked roads and streets than docs the custom of taxing and hiring the work done. FENDLETON. March 19, 1875. P. S. Col. Jamison is to superintend this township, and if he will give us a call in the surroundings of Pendleton's incorporated lim? its, he will find something in the bad state of the roads worthy of his attention. P. ? The Governor has approved Leslie's Barn well-Blackvilie bill. ? A fashionable barber of Washington is in hot water for refusing to shave a negro. ? In spite of hard times, the Atlanta pa? pers chronicle great activity in the erection of new buildings. ? Ice formed at Jerusalem, this year, much to the astonishment of the Arabs, to whom the phenomenon was entirely new. ? The President lias directed all the depart? ments to recognize the Garland government of I Arkansas in all its relations with the general ?' government. i ? L. Cass Carpenter, Esq. has been appoin 1 ted Internal Revenue Collector for the Third ! District of South Carolina, vice Gen. C. L. ? Anderson, removed. ! ?The North Carolina legislature has just passed a usury law, which makes legal interest j in that State six per centum per annum, but I permits eight per cent, under special contract. ? The Memphis Appeal, noticing Horace Maynard's appointment, says: "Turkey will have the distinguished honor of the first live Indian ever sent abroad to represent the American people." ? Senator Andrew Johnson is charged with using si (),000 to secure his election by the Ten? nessee Legislature, and is to be investigated. Johnson says the accusation is false, and he is ' not afraid of passing under examination. ? Toccoa City is making extensive prepa? rations for the accommodation of summer tourists. The scenery of the region is unsur passed on this continent, and it is destined to become a popular resort. ? The election of an Intendant, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Shaw, took place in Marion last week with the following result: S. G. Owens, 105; A. Q. McDuffie, 104. A close race. ? A foul murder was committed in Edge field County last Friday. While Mr. Robert Foster, a planter, was in the field, working, some unknown persons entered his house and murdered his wife, Mrs. Lena Foster. ? On Saturday morning, the 27th ultimo, Capt. Staples, of the tug Bull River, then lying at Graham's landing near Nixon ville, in care? lessly handling his gun, accidentally shot and killed Ben Louden Gause, an old colored man. ? Extensive arrangements are being made for the dedication of the new Masonic temple in New York city on June 22. A large num? ber of Masons from different cities are expected to participate. ? Judge Ludlow, of Philadelphia, recently endorsed on an application for naturalization, "Refused on account of being an infidel." The ground of refusal is a curious one, and the law on which it is based not known. ? The gauge of the North Carolina Rail? road from Greensboro to Charlotte, a distance of ninety miles, has been changed to corres? pond with the gauge of the Air Line Railroad, which opens a through line from New Orleans to New York, without any change of cars- be' tween New Orleans and Richmond, V?. ? The Athens Georgian announces that one gentleman of that place has gives $10,000 toward the erection of a new Baptisft Church, and that another has given $5,000 toward the remodeling and improvement of the Methodist Church. It is pleasant to record such instances of liberality in these degener? ate times. ? A terrible tornado visited Rienzi, Miss., on the 15th inst., lasting half an hour, ana destroying a number of buildings, including the Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Col. Porter Walker, Hon. John Reese and daugh? ter, and Miss Mattie Palmer are among the killed, besides a number of others were serious? ly injured. Estimated loss in the town, $150, 000. ESTATE NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of William Long, deceased, are hereby required to present them within the time re? quired by law, else their claims will be barred* Also, all persons indebted to said Estate will come forward and make payment to HENRY LONG, Administrator. March 25, 1875 38 4* NOTICE OF SALE. -o WILL be sold at BELTON on SATURDAY, 24th of APRIL next, certain unclaimed freight in the Depot of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, as follows: SIX BOXES OF CLOCKS and FIXTURES, Consigned to D. Lackey, at Belton. Sold on account of freight charge* remaining unpaid. Terms Cash. A. J. STRINGER, Agent G. <fc C. R. R. March 25, 1875 36 4 DISSOLUTION. THE undersigned have this day dissolved, by mutual consent, the partnership here? tofore existing between them. W. S. SMITH, A. B. CAMPBELL, March 22, 1875 W. N. MITCHELL. TO THE PUBLIC. Col. W. 3. Smith .v.p~ing sold his interest in the firm to M^ s.3. A. B. Campbell and W. N. Mitchell, the business will hereafter be carried on under tho name and stylo of A. B. CAMP? BELL & CO. All persons indebted to the late firm will come forward and settle by the 15th April, or be proceeded against according to law. Thanking our many friends and customers for their liberal patronage in the past, we so? licit a continuance of the same. A. B. CAMPBELL, W. N. MITCHELL. March 35, 1S75 36 2 GRAND OPENING AT THE Iadib?' Store ANDERSON, ^. C, THURSDAY, APKIL 1, 1875, From 9 A. M. to 7 P. M. ?o THE FINEST selection of MILLINERY DBESS GOODS and all the NOVELTIES of the SEASON will be displayed. I have just returned from the North, where I posted myself in all tho styles for the com? ing season, and will bo pleased to see all my friends and customers presenton that occa? sion. Bespectfully, MBS. C. C. PEGG. March 15, 1S75 T NOTICE. OLLED before mo on tho 26th January, 1875, bv T. A. Cooke, one BED STEEB, about 8 or 10 years old, appraised at the sum of fifteen dollars. The owner is hereby notihed to corao forward, prove property, pay charges and take it away, or the same will be dealt with according to law. . _ J. L. BBYAN, Trial Justice. Fob 18, 1S75_31_lam2m Engines Repaired. rrurE undersigned is ready to repair STA X TIONARY ENGINES and all other Ma? chinery, at the most reasonable prices. Orders left with N. K. Sullivan & Co. will receive prompt attention. C. H. BUBDGES. Jan 7, 1876 25 - 3m Notice of Final Settlement. NOTICE is herebv given that wo will on tho 3rd of April next apply to W. W. Humphreys, Judge of Probate, fora Final Set? tlement of the Estate of James L. Orr, Sr., deceased, and a final discharge therefrom. M. J. ORR, Edministratrix. JAMES L. ORR, Administrator. March 4, 1875 33 5 Estate Notice* ALL persons having demands against the Es? tate of John L. Holland, deceased, aro hereby required to present them within the time required by law, else their claims will be barred. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Receiver. Narchll, 1?75 34 4*