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thuesday m&mm, may 13, \m
A Good Suggestion.
Attention is directed to the card of Capt.
K. K. Sullivan, in another column, suggesting
a re-union of the ten companies which com?
posed the gallant Regiment of Rifles, raised
and first commanded by the distinguished and
much lamented Gov. James L. Orr, to take
place at Walhalla or Sandy Springs during the
coming summer. He appeals to his former
comrades-in-arms to give the matter due con?
sideration, and aid in bringing about the re?
union, which is destined to be of much interest
to all, since old and cherished memories, dear
to the soldier's heart, can be revived, and the
pleasures incident to meeting and associating
together again after a long separation can be
enjoyed. It is also suggested that a record be
taken- of those who have fallen, which will be
of much benefit to the historian of after years.
It is to be hoped that the desired re-union will
take place at an early day, and we feel confi?
dent that much success will atteatf it.
toss of a Steamship.
* The- telegraph announces the loss of the
ocean steamer, Schiller, of the Eagle Line,
bound from New York to a German port,
which occurred during a dense fog on Friday
night last, off the Scilly Islands, on the south?
west coast of England. The vessel struck on
the rock, and almost immediately went to
pieces, consigning to a watery grave the ma?
jority of the passengers and crew. A few of
the officers and about forty of the passengers
of the ill-fated steamship were rescued, the
remainder, numbering about two hundred,
were lost The passengers consisted for the
most part of German families who were re-visi?
ting tneir native land, and who intended so?
journing there during the summer. One of
these families was from Augusta, Ga. It is
thought, however, that many of the passengers
and crew may have escaped to other islands
forming the group, and thus have been saved.
The coast off the Scilly isles is one of the most
dangerous in the world, and has been the scene
of many marine disasters.
The Right Spirit
There is at last some hope that honesty in
the administration of public affairs is to be
resurrected, and a new system of government,
founded upon justice and economy, instituted,
which will restore to ourdown-trodden and over?
taxed State some of her pristine strength and
vigor. For almost a decade of years the State
officials, as well as those of many counties,
have held office and committed numberless
frauds, by embezzling the monies which came
into their hands, and indulging in other and
eeaseless corruptions. They did these things
without fear, knowing full well that if any
complaints were made by the people, who were
the sufferers, they, the officials holding the
offices, the monies 'and the balance of power,
could laugh in their sleeves and make some
petty excuses, which might as well have been
taken since such a thing as prosecuting a State
or County officer was heretofore almost un?
known. Now, however, things have* changed,
and men with them, and we are glad to know
that we have at least some officers in our State,
who, regarding a high sense of honor and the
duty they owe the people and tbe State as bet?
ter than, silver or gold, have taken the proper
steps to ferret out and rid the country of the
corrupt thieves who- are not only depraved in
character, but incompetent in the discharge of
their official duties. The arrest of ex-Treas?
urer Parker upon the affidavits of high
officials was the first act in the drama of refor?
mation,, and it ?? to be hoped that he will soon
Be brought to trial, for if we mistake not there
are others who are equally as guilty, as will be
shown when he is brought before the bar of
justice; and these gentlemen, wherever they
may be, should get their deserts also.
During the recent term of the Court in
Winnsboro' the Sheriff and Treasurer of Fair
field County were indicted for official miscon?
duct and breaches of trust, with fraudulent in?
tent. These indictments were made under
instructions from Judge Mackey, who has
made it a part of his duty to inquire into and
examine the conduct of the different county
officials within his circuit. Their cases were
continued until the next term, in order that
ifoe Attorney General (who is now engaged on
similar cases in Cbiiwnbia) may conduct the
prosecution-, wel we are hopeful that both will
receive their just dues at that time. The at?
tention of the Court in Colombia is now occu?
pied with hearing the cases against the County
Commissioners of Ricbland County for 1870-72,
and against those for 1872-74. Attorney Gen?
eral Melton is assisting tbe Solicitor in the
prosecutions. The trial of some of the officials
of Charleston and other Counties will take
place ere long, and soon the people will have
cause to rejoice in the displacement of politi?
cal vampires who have been sucking the life
blood of the State for lo, there many years!
These endeavors on the part of our judiciary
are commendable in the highest degree, and
are certain to result in the greatest good to the
people, and to serve as a check against future
evil-doers. Let the work of investigation go
on, and in less than a year the State will show
signs of returning prosperity, and her govern?
ment will become stronger and more stable*
S?F A special telegram to the New Orleans
Picayune, dated Marshall, Texas, May 7th, an?
nounces the burning of a large portion of the
town. The fire originated in a block of stores,
and every building was destroyed. The loss is
roughly estimated at $110,000.
JST Judge Mackey prohibited the bar of
Winnsboro from passing a vote of thanks, and
declared that the record would speak for tbe
bench and bar.
Editorial Correspondence.
Charleston, May 8th, 1875.
The meeting of the Southern Baptist Con?
vention in this city has attracted many visitors
from different sections, including a large num?
ber from tbe interior of South Carolina. The
delegations from the various States aregener
ally complete, and there are an unusual num?
ber of visitors besides. The convention of
editors and publishers to organize a State Press
Association also drew hither a respectable as?
semble from many counties in this State, and
between the two meetings my time has been
closely occupied, so that correspondence must
necessarily be restricted to these topics.
state press association.
The proceedings of this body are reported
by the Nexos and Courier, and are herewith
forwarded for insertion. I will not add much
in regard to the transactions of the Association,
since any one interested can gain a clear idea
from the report alluded to that it was a harmo?
nious and interesting meeting. The main
features which have distracted and divided
other organizations of this kind were either
ignored or declared inexpedient. There is no
interference with business relations, and no
invidious distinctions upon political grounds.
The social feature is regarded with great prom?
inence, and this meeting has demonstrated its
value and illustrated its benefits most thorough?
ly. But we have higher and nobler objects in
view, which include the sincerest devotion to
our profession and the strongest incentives of
duty to the masses. The benefits of the Asso?
ciation are confined to its members, and these
are taken from the active editors and publish?
ers of newspapers in this State. The recent
onslaughts against the freedom of the press by
the judiciary and the legislative branch of the
State government, and the threatened destruc?
tion' of its usefulness by protracted and ex?
hausting libel suits, rendered it proper for this
meeting to express an unalterable determina?
tion to remain true to themselves and to the
people, unmindful of such assaults and unawed
by the frowns of those who are clothed with a
little brief authority, and who are cutting such
fantastic tricks before the world. This expres?
sion was made temperately and discreetly, yet
with such firmness as to demonstrate earnest?
ness and determination to discharge our noble
mission with fidelity.
The proprietors of the Charleston Newa and
Courier exerted themselves to provide enter?
tainment and recreation, when the business
transactions were concluded. An excursion
up the Ashley River was tendered, and the in?
vitation was accepted most willingly. On
Friday morning, the steamer Republic was
ready at Atlantic Wharf for the reception of
a valuable cargo, embracing twenty-five or
thirty editors, and some ten or a dozen ladies
and gentlemen from the up-country. The ex?
cursion was made to Dray ton's Hall and Mag?
nolia, some fifteen miles from the city. Along
the magnificent river is attractive scenery, dot?
ted here and there with mansions of ye olden
times, and freighted with memories, historical
and traditional, of recent events and remoter
periods of our State's existence. My limited
knowledge of the traditionary legends will not
admit any extended reference, and the histori?
cal part is accessible to all. Drayton's Hall
was built nearly two hundred years ago?built
of wood and brick imported from England,
and was never completed. It is after the fash?
ion of manor-houses in the mother country,
and is a quaint structure. Modern touches are
visible, however, in a new roof and other re?
pairs, which would indicate that preparation
is making for some occupant, but we believe
these repairs are not so intended, as no one has
occupied the building for many years. The
situation is within a few hundred yards of the
Ashley River, and it is said that a subterranean
passage was made from beneath the house to
the river, in order to afford an escape for the
family when attacked by Indians. Much more
might be written on the subject, but I will
transfer my pen to a brief description of
"Magnolia," which is justly named, for the
magnolia trees are plentiful within the
grounds. This is the property of Rev. Mr.
Drayton, and is situated within a short dis?
tance of the baronial mansion bearing his
family name. The house is a neat and inex?
pensive chateau, surrounded by a beautiful
flower-garden, and adjacent to splendid grounds
with winding walks and enchanting lakes,
shaded with the grandest old trees imaginable,
and these are garlanded with long moss. It"
would naturally suggest romance and other
emotions of the impressionable era in man's
existence, and I will leave this part of the de?
scription to the imaginations of younger con?
temporaries who were along and from whom this
"would'more naturally emanate.
Our party spent several hours inspecting the
two places, and we are much indebted for the
privilege of entering "Magnolia," which is
likewise unoccupied and the gates arc locked
against visitors generally. But Capt. Dawson,
our kind and gentlemanly host, possessed the
magic ability to seenre entrance to the grounds,
just like he possesses the secret of unlocking
the keys to the affections of ail with whom he
comes in contact?always excepting the public
enemies of his adopted State, who as cordially
hate and contemn him. We returned to the
boat about two o'clock, where a splendid colla?
tion was spread under the superintendence of
Tully, the famous caterer of this city. I will
not dwell on this interesting feature of the
day's enjoyment, only to say that editors as a
general rule are not backward in supplying the
inner man. Then we had a spelling bee, with
the distinct understanding that reporters were
not admitted, and it will remain forever unre?
corded who is the best and worst speller among
the editors of South Carolina, unless time dis?
closes the private notes made on the occasion.
After awhile we steamed away from the shore,
and had a delightful ride down the river, with
joyous hearts and pleasant memories of the
day's pleasure. The ladies voted overwhelm?
ing thanks to Capt. Dawson for his great kind?
ness and refined hospitality. We went below
and quite near to Fort Sumter, and thence re?
turned by Sullivan's Island, landing on the
wharf just as the sun's last rays gilded the
topmost masts of the vessels around.
At eight o'clock the members of tbe Press
Association, with a few invited guests besides,
sat down to dinner at the Charleston Hotel, in
the ladies' ordinary, in response to an invita?
tion from Messrs. Riordan and Dawson, of the
News and Courier. The dinner was superb
and much enjoyed, including everything that
editors are accustomed to at home, and more
besides! Only two hours and a half were oc?
cupied with the various courses, and when the
cloth was removed there wasn't ahungry editor
in the room. There were no regular toasts,
and volunteer sentiments flowed easily from
eloquent lips, which were responded to with
much grace and ability. Every man was re?
quired to respond to some sentiment, and the
"wee sma' hours" were upon us before the de?
lightful entertainment was concluded. Alto?
gether, we were at the table for five or six
hours, and the entire proceedings were marked
with chaste and dignified utterances, which
were creditable to the speakers, and reflected
honor upon the profession of journalism.
the southern baptist convention.
This body convened in the Citadel Square
Church on Thursday morning. There is in
attendance about three hundred delegates, rep?
resenting the churches and other organizations
of the Baptist denomination throughout the
Southern States. A goodly number of dele?
gates are scattered among the private residen?
ces in the city, but many of them are quartered
at the Charleston Hotel, which is full to over?
flowing with strangers from every part of the
country. The Baptist Convention was organ?
ized by the re-election of Rev. Dr. Boyce as
the presiding officer. He makes an admirable
President, discharging his duties with readi?
ness, courtesy and marked ability. The first
day's session was occupied mainly with the
reception of reports from tbe Home Mission
Board, located at Marion, Ala., and the For?
eign Mission Board, located at Richmond, Va.
These reports presented in detail the missiona?
ry operations of tbe denomination during the
past year, and were appropriately referred to
committees?the various subjects discussed in
the reports being referred to distinct and sepa?
rate committees.
The principal matter discussed on Friday was
the proposed plan of the American Baptist
Educational Commission to commemorate the
approaching centennial of the country by a
grand effort to endow the educational institu?
tions under charge of the denomination. The
movement is intended to awaken fresh interest
in the subject of education, and enlarge the
sphere of institutions already in existence.
Rev. S. S. Cutting, D. D., of New York, who
is the Secretary of the American Educational
Commission, was invited to explain the objects
contemplated and make known the progress of
the work up to this time. He was warmly
welcomed as the representative of the commis?
sion, and made an able speech on the subject
of education, showing the power and influence
of the denomination at this time as contrasted
with the feeble strength in this country one
hundred years ago, and suggesting that educa?
tional interests should be fostered as a means
of extending power and widening influence.
His remarks were happily conceived, and met
with generous responses from various members
of the Southern Baptist Convention, including
Rev. J. L. M. Curry, of Virginia, Rev. E. T.
Winkler, of Alabama, and Rev. John A.
Broadus, of South Carolina.
Dr. Curry's remarks were more extended
than the others, and drew forth the admiration
of all preseut for their fervid eloquence and
inspiriting declarations. He regarded religious
liberty as the greatest boon conferred by the
organic law of the land, and deemed it as emi?
nently appropriate to celebrate the coming
centennial by urging anew the importance of
education and enlightenment of the masses as
a sure and certain means of maintaining free?
dom and independence in all things.
A brief discussion took place on the propri?
ety of changing the constitution so as to pro?
vide for biennial sessions of the Convention,
which proposition was finally tabled.
To-day the time of the Convention has been
busily employed in acting upon the reports of
committees. The committee on time and place
of next meeting recommended that it be held
in Richmond, Va., on Thursday before the
second Sunday in May, 1876, with Rev. I. T.
Tichenor, of Alabama, to deliver the introduc?
tory sermon, and Rev. W. H. Whitsett, of
South Carolina, alternate. After much dis?
cussion, this report was adopted by a large ma?
jority.
A number of reports upon the matter of
home and foreign missions were received and
acted upon by the Convention. The financial
management of the Foreign Mission Board
was highly commended, and assurances given
that the sum necessary to meet the immediate
demands of tbe missionaries would be prompt?
ly met by the churches.
A resolution was adopted to authorize the
establishment of the "Southern Baptist Re?
view," at Memphis, Tenn., which publication
was recommended as useful and proper. The
Convention does not assume any liability on
account of this publication, but extends its
sympathy and encouragement to the work.
This afternoon crowds of people are flocking
to the Battery, and many of the delegates and
visitors will witness for the first time the beau?
tiful sight of a large and fashionable assem?
blage at this charming rendezvous. The Post
Band will enliven the occasion with excellent
music.
Charleston has enrobed in her gayest attire,
and is seeking to make the occasion one of un?
alloyed pleasure and gratification to strangers.
All agree that the arrangements to this effect
are a perfect success.
Charleston, May 10,1875.
The religious services on yesterday were un?
usually interesting. Many of the churches
belonging to other denominations were occu?
pied by Baptist ministers, who were designated
by the committee on religious exercises. The
Citadel Square Church was the centre of at?
traction, however, although large congregations
attended many of the churches. Rev. Richard
Fuller, D. D., of Baltimore, preached in the
morning, and gave an excellent discourse from
1st Cor. 1: 22, 23 and 24?"For the Jews re?
quire a sign," &c. In the afternoon, there
was a mass meeting in favor of Sunday Schools,
which attracted large numbers, and was much
enjoyed by all interested in this good work.
Appropriate and impressive addresses were de?
livered by Rev. Drs. Broadus, Hatcher and
J. W. M. Williams, and exceptionally fine
singing interspersed the exercises. This Sun?
day School is under the superintendence of
! our frieud, Col. Zimmerman Davis, who seems
j perfectly at home in his duties.
! Rev. E. T. Winkler, D. D., formerly pastor
of the Citadel Square Church, preached in the
evening to an immense audience from 2nd
Theas. 3 : lti?"Now the Lord of peace him?
self give you peace always by all means." It
was an earnest, eloquent and powerful plea for
peace in this sunny land of ours, and received
the undivided attention; of the congregation.
Ho advocated "the peace which passeth all
understanding" as the supreme need of all,
and yet his remarks were not confined to reli?
gious topics altogether, for the occasion per?
mitted reference to the yearnings for true and
enduring peace which actuate the hearts of
Christian patriots throughout the country.
The closing session of the Convention to-day
was marked by earnestness and zeal among the
delegates, who were anxious to complete their
labors with satisfaction to themselves, and for
the boat interests of the denomination. The
remaining committees which did not report on
Saturday submitted the result of their labors,
and the chief discussion ensued upon the con?
dition of the Home Mission Board. Rev. M
T. Sumner, D. D., who has filled the important
position of Secretary in this Board, tendered
his resignation on Saturday, and there was a
strong effort made to induce him to remain in
office. The committee recommended, however,
that the resignation of Dr. Sumner be accep?
ted, and that Rev. B. Manly, D. D., President
of the Georgetown (Ky.) College, be selected
as his successor. This recommendation was
finally adopted by the Convention, after a
lengthy debate among the members. Rev. G.
A. Loftin, of Memphis, made a strong speech
during the discussion, and evidenced much
ability and promise as a younger member of
the Convention. Other engagements prevented
me from remaining until the close of the ses?
sion, which terminated at four o'clock, when
the Convention adjourned sine die.
This afternoon the Ladies' Memorial Asso?
ciation is engaged in decorating the graves of
Confederate soldiers, and several thousand peo?
ple have repaired to Magnolia Cemetery for
the purpose of witnessing the imposing cere?
monies. Col. B. H. Rutledge, of this city,
delivers the oration. Many of the stores and
business places on the principal streets are
closed in honor of the event, and the city pre?
sents quite a contrast with the bustle and ac?
tivity of the last several days.
For the Anderson Intelligencer.
A Re-Union of Orr's Regiment Rifles.
From repeated and earnest requests, I am
induced to offer a suggestion which, it is to be
hoped, will meet with the hearty concurrence
of all to whom this communication is addressed,
and secure the object so much desired, at least
by many who have given the subject some con?
sideration. I feel satisfied that the question
has more than once forced itself upon the
minds of many, how gratifying and exceed?
ingly interesting and mutually agreeable would
prove a re-union of the scattered members of
Orr's Regiment Rifles, after years have passed
by since the close of strife called them from
scenes of war to the peaceful delights of home ?
Few, I am confident, have failed to experience
a hope or strong desire that such a social meet?
ing of the ten companies, from the Counties of
Oconee, Bickens, Anderson, Abbeville and
Marion, which composed this Regiment, may
be accomplished ; and none can but admit the
nature and extent of the happy pleasures that
would certainly be derived from such an inter?
esting occasion. Now, at a favorable season of
the present year, may not the surviving mem?
bers of Orr's Regiment Rifles proceed to secure
a re-union of brethren-in-arms, in order that
the joyous opportunity may be afforded for
mutual and cordial greeting; a revival of past
associations, free from the anxieties of war,
that all may learn the number of the living
and fallen ; in short, to enable a happy partici?
pation in the near enjoyment of such delightful
and wholesome pleasures as the occasion must
naturally inspire. Col. G. McD. Miller, of Nine?
ty Six, the last commander of this Regiment?
is certainly the man to take the leading steps
toward the accomplishment of this object, and
it is sincerely hoped that he will proceed at
once in such a manner as may appear most
likely to secure success. He may be well as?
sured that any effort on his part in this direc?
tion will receive the cheerful and immediate
support of the remainder of the three compa?
nies from this County, and doubtless of those
from other portions of the State, who, it may
be, are now entertaining these same hopes with
reference to this subject. Walhalla and Sandy
Springs have been suggested as suitable and
convenient places for such a meeting. Let the
matter at once receive the consideration of the
parties interested, and if approved and desired,
as surely it must be, let steps be immediately
taken to bring about so welcome an occasion.
I am confident we will meet with little or no
opposition. The occasion will compensate for
the slight troubles that may be incurred.
N. K. SULLIVAN.
Hon. B. H. Hill.
This able statesman and distinguished orator
has been elected to Congress from the Ninth
District, of Georgia, by a handsome majority
over his opponents?Hon. W. P. Price, of
Dahlonega, and Col. Estes, of Gainesville.
Price, who formerly represented the same Dis?
trict in Congress, came out as an independent,
but did not take well with the people, who
were determined to vote for the man who would
run on the straightout Democratic platform.
Estes, although the choice of the Democratic
Convention, held in Gainesville some time ago,
lost caste with his party by favoring the recon?
struction acts, and the constitutional amend?
ments of 1868. Findlay, the Radical candi?
date, withdrew early in the contest. In the
election of Mr. Hill the Ninth District has
secured an able repsesentative, and one who
will fully vindicate the interests of the people
and the State he represents.
AST" The Chicago Tribune has been sued for
?50,000 damages by Gen. James H. Blount, of
Leavenworth, Kansas, in consequence of an
editorial article, which appeared in that paper,
headed, "The Thief, Blount." The article
charged.him with defrauding the Cherokee
Indians while acting as government agent, and
was no doubt-well founded; but Blount imag?
ined that the press of the country had no right
to show up official misconduct, and therefore
instituted his suit for damages. It evidently
seems that libel suits are becoming remarkably
frequent of late, and wo have no doubt but the
much-injured, innocent Nilcs G. Parker, of
South Carolina Treasury fame, will soon be
instituting suits for damages to his spotless rep?
utation against the newspapers of this State,
who have had the presumption to record the
important events in his life and character.
Were it not for a free and fearless press to
show up official thieves and plunderers, the
whole country would soon become ruined. '
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor.
BRIEF MENTION.
Fourteen and a half cents, cash, is offered for
middling cotton this (Wednesday) morning.
A heavy rain on Monday last, softened the
ground, and added much to further the growth
of vegetation.
Marble-playing is the latest in the Way of
amusements now-a-days, and many of our
young men excel in the art.
There were quite a number of persons in
town on Saturday evening last, but owing to
scarcity of money, very little trading was done.
That portion of the public square near the
old Benson House is being raised with clay,
which will prevent damage from the washing
rains.
Friday last was the hottest day of the season,
the thermometer standing at 88 degrees at two
o'clock p. m. Hot weather has now set in, in
earnest.
Mr. M. Lesser has jusfc finished re-painting
the interior of his commodious establishment,
which presents quite a new and beautiful ap?
pearance.
We are requested to state that a new Division,
Sons of Temperance, will be instituted at Bel
ton on Friday, the 21st inst., by A. B. Towers,
D. G. W. P.
The town authorities are having the earth
softened around the shade trees in the public
square, which is a good idea as it will better
enable them to grow.
Although the times are dull just now, yet
the clerks at Sullivan <k Co.'s have no chance
for a holiday, since they are busily engaged
opening and arranging new goods.
We were shown on Friday last, a cotton stalk
measuring more than six inches in length, with
four leaves. It came from the farm of Col.
T. J. Roberts, near town, and is the largest of
the season.
The Messrs. Wilson have commenced work
on Masonic Hall, which is to receive a thorough
renovation, both in exterior and interior ap?
pearances. The work of improvement goes
bi avely on.
Any person who subscribed money for the
purpose of building a Parsonage on the Meth?
odist Church lot, Anderson Station, is author?
ized and requested to pay the same to John W.
Daniels, Esq.
Remember that the Temperance celebration
will surely take place at StoreviJle on Saturday
next, and a good time may be expected. Ad?
dresses will be delivered on the occasion by
Mr. G. F. Tolly and others.
Judge J. P. Reed and family arrived from
Charleston last week, and will remain here
during the summer. His Honor was looking
remarkably well, notwithstanding his late fa?
tiguing labors on the Bench.
We learn that a Grange pic nie will take
place on Saturday next, the 15th inst., at Neal's
Creek Church. A large concourse of persons
will be in attendance, and addresses appro?
priate to the occasion may be expected.
We are informed that the wheat crop through?
out the County is looking fine, and notwith?
standing damages by the recent frost, a good
yield is anticipated. The present season is re?
garded by the farmers as excellent for cotton
and corn.
No little excitement was created in the vi?
cinity of the Court House, on Monday last, by
the appearance among the pigeons who fre?
quent there, of a water-fowl of beautiful
plumage. It was shot aud killed by Mr. J. D.
MaxwelL
An interesting meeting was held at Neal's
Creek Division room on Saturday night last.
Several new members were received into the
order, and an eloquent address on the subject
of Temperance was delivered by Mr. J. W.
Prevost.
The denizens of Brick Range can now boast
of being the possessors of the only elephant in
the up-country. This lord of the quadruped
kingdom can be seen where the Red Sign once
stood, and is owned by T. J. Leak, who has re?
moved thither.
An oxcursion party of young men from this
place are sojourning for a few days on the
banks of the Savannah River. They went out
for the purpose of shad-fishing, which is be?
coming quite profitable of late, since these
much-relished fish are caught in great num?
bers.
Our friend of the "South End," H. O. Her?
rick, Esq., has cut a ditch nine feet deep in
front of his promises, which is to be used for
two objects, viz : To carry off water and to en?
trap the up wary. Pedestrians traveling in the
neighborhood of the trap should keep their
heads perfectly level, or they will certainly be
caught.
A Masonic and Grange meeting was held in
the Masonic Hall at Belton on Thursday last,
and addresses appropriate to the occasion were
delivered by Col. B. M. Rucker and Mr. L. E.
Campbell. After the business was disposed of,
an excellent dinner was served up in the hall,
which was much relished by all present. The
day passed off pleasantly.
The Quarterly Communion of the Presbyte?
rian Church at this place will be held on Sab?
bath next, the servico of the occasion com?
mencing on Friday ovening previous, at half
past seven o'clock. Wo are also requested to
givo notice that a congregational meeting will
be hold on Saturday morning, immediately
after public worship. All the members and
supporters of the Church are expected to be
present.
Ellas Drak i colorod man, In the employ of
Mr. A. E. Reed, outraged a small colored girl,
only fourteen years old, last week. Ho was
arrested soon afterwards, and lodged in jail at
this place. This is his second offenco, he hav?
ing committed a crime of a like kind about a
year ago. Formerly, (and justly, too,) this
crime was punished with death, but now only
by imprisonment in the penitentiary. It is *o
be hoped that ho will get the full extent of the
punishment of such offences.
Owing to the vast accumulation of fish in
Rocky River, a fishery has been established at
a convenient point on that stream, where many
of our young men frequent of night?, and are
amply rewarded for their labors by large num?
bers of the finny tribo. If tho increase con?
tinues, a fish market will soon become neces?
sary. Sardines of tho first quality are caught
on Cox's creek and other tributaries of Rocky
River. Up-couutry lobsters, vulgarly called
"craw-fish," can be secured by the bushel.
#?r It rs Truly Wonderful, tho variety
and ingenuitv of the conveuioncios for the desk
and ollice?Pens of varied patterns, Inkstands
possesssing nnmborloss advantages, Letter
Files, each one tho best, Envelopes of size and
qualities infinite. It is almost bewildering to
enter the largo Broad Street Store of Walkor,
Evans & Cogswell, in Charleston, and see the
number of these attractions. Here you rind
the largest Stationery Stock south of Balti?
more, and you only have two troubles?first,
sufficient cash; and second, tho difficulty in
deriding among the many things offered, each
equally suitable to your wants.
NEW AD VERTISEMENTS.
Persons wishing to purchase valuable prop*
erty in close proximity to the business portion
of town, would do well to note the advertise5
ment of Mr. P. C. Fant.
Attention is called to the advertisement of
Col. W. S. Smith in another column. Coli
Smith lias just opened a grocery and provision
store in the thriving town of Belton, and so*
licits the patronage of his friends and the pub?
lic generally. He is a thorough business man,
of many years experience, and will give the
best and cheapest bargains to those Who favor"
him with their patronage.
The advertisement of Mr. W. S. Sharpe' Was
received too late for publication this week> fu't
will appear in our next issue. He has just re?
ceived a new and complete stock of cassimeres,
linens, calicoes, etc., as well as ? varied assort?
ment of groceries and hardware'. Sfe stock of
ladies' and gentlemen's hefts and shoes are- thfe?
very best the Northern markets afford. The*
public generally are solicited to call and exam*
ine his stock and satisfy themselves. His
motto is "Cheap for Cash."
Persons wishing cheap and1 good" bargains, ill
either the clothing, grocery or hardware InreSf
would do well to visit the flourishing establish-'
ment of Messrs. Towers A Broyles, on Granite*
Row. They have on hand the celebrated Miles?
& Sons1 shoes and gaiters, ladies' and gentle-'
men's hats, cashmeres, linens, etc/, together"
with every variety of groceries, provisions tm?l
hardware. In connection with rJjeir"store; they"
have a harness shop, where the best work,
either in making or repairing, will be done ort
short notice. In visiting town be sure to call
and examine their stock.
HONE A PATH D?TTINGS.
The light shower of rain on Monday last
came in good time. The cotton and corn crops
are doing well. A better stand of cotton is re?
ported than for some years past. The wheat
crop, of which a larger area than usual since
the war has been planted, is reported very
promising.
The academy building has recently been
painted, and now looks new and fresh.
Rev. Mr. Elwell, of thei.M. E. Churchy ful?
filled his regular monthly appointment on
Saturday and Sunday last. On Sunday, quite
a large congregation was in attendance.
The Air Line Railroad Agent, at Greenville,
won't credit the Greenville and Columbia Rail?
road, and the consignees along the G. A C. R.
R. must send funds to pay Air Line freights
at Greenville. The following note appears on
the Transfer Agent's card : "No goods will be
delivered to the G. <fc C. R. R. until all freight
charges are paid." What is the difficulty?
Who is to blame for this trouble and incon?
venience ?
HYMENEAL.
MARRIED, on April 8, 1875, by Rev. D. B.
Frierson, at the residence of the bride's father,
Mr. M. R. CASEY, of Donaldsville, and Miss
MATTIE C. WRIGHT, daughter of Mr. T. B.
Wright, of Anderson.
At the residence of the bride's mother, on
Sundav evening last, bv Rev. Wm. Carlisle,
Mr. FRANK M. NORRIS and Miss SU8AN
ACKER, all of this County.
New Advertisements.
FOR J5AIE.
THE undersigned offers for sale TWO VAL?
UABLE LOTS on McDTJFFIE STREET, in
the Town of Anderson. On these lots are good,
substantial dwelling houses and all necessary
appurtenances. There is also a large new sta?
ble on lot number one, which can be used for a
livory stable, and one of Bean's force pumps,
which will supply water in abundance. Term?
cash. P. C. FANT.
May 13, 1875 43
QUICK SALES
SMALL PROFITS.
MAY, 1875
1TTE have received from New York and
YY Charleston a full line of beautiful
Prints, Muslins, Percales,
Pique, Lawns, White Muslins,
Bleached and Brown Homespuns,
Long Cloths, I to 10-4 wide,
Cottonade, Tweeds, Cashmarets,
Brown Linens,
In fact, a complete line of Dry Goods, and for
sale low by
TOWERS A BROYLES.
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Hats for Men and Ladies!
A FULL line of Ladies' trimmed and nn
trimmed Hats. In Men and Boys' Hats, we
have a splendid line of Wool, Felt and Straw
Goods, at prices to suit the times.
TOWERS A BROYLES.
Boots and Shoes!
MEN'S Boots, Gaiters and Shoes, Women's
Misses and Childrens' Shoes and Gaiters, from
50 cents per pair up to the best. Also, Miles
A Sons' celebrated Shoes and Gaiters for wo?
men and children. We would respectfully
ask an inspection of our stock by all who wish
to buv good Shoes and Boots.
TOWERS A BROYLES.
CLOTHING!
A GOOD line of Clothing, for sale cheap by
TOWERS A BROYLES.
Saddles and Bridles.
A NICE assortment of Saddles and Bridles.
Also Busruv and Harness material for sale low
by TOWERS <fc BROYLES.
Harness Made and Repaired 1
We have in connection with our Store a Har?
ness Shop, and will furnish new Harness, or
have old ones repaired as cheap as can be done
in Town. Give us a call. _
TOWERS <fe BROYLES.
Hardware.
OUR stock of Shelf Hardware, Nails, Hoes,
Sc-the Blades and Cradles, Iron, Castings.
Shovels, Spades, Ac, is complete. Cast Steel
Sweeps aud other Plows. Wooden Ware,
Prnnkorv China and Glassware.
Urocicery, -vuina ?* T0WERg & BROYLES.
Groceries and Provisions.
WE have
Rio and Java Coffee, Sugar,
New Orleans, Muscovado aud
Porto Rico Molasses,
Extra No. 1 Hams,
Bacon, Lard, Family Flour,
Fresh Rico,
Fresh Soda Crackers, and a good
Assortment of Fancy Groceries.
ALSO,
A good stock of Hemlock and Oak Tan Sole
Leather, Calf Skins, Lining Skins and Harness
Leather, and many other articles too numerous
to mention in an advertisement.
We solicit an inspection of our Goods by all
who wish to buv. Wo charge nothing for
showing our stock, and our motto is "Quick
Sales and Small Profits" for cash or to prompt
paving customers on time.
We do not wish to sell to those who cannot
pay at the end of the year, as there is no profit
in selling goods and wait two and three years
for the money.
TOWERS A BROYLES,
>'o. i Granite Row, Anderson.