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HOYT & CO., Proprietors. JAMES A. HOYT, Editor. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.?Two Dollars peran onm, and One Dollar for six months. Subscriptions arc not taken for a less period than six months. Liberal deductions made to dubs of ten or moro sub leribtrs. RATES OF AD VERT7SING.?0 n e Dollar per square ol otto inch for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square for subsequent insertions less than three months. No ad? vertisement counted less than a square. Liberal contracts will be made with thoso wishing to advertise for three, six or twelve months. Advertising by cont ract must be confined to the immediate business of the firm or individual contracting. Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, Tributes of Re? spect, and all personal communications or matters of in? dividual interest, will he charged for at advertising rates. Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will bo inserted gratis. EEUKSDAY M0SNIN&, MAY 20, 1875. Hon. Jefferson Davis delivered the an? nual address at the Texas State Fair on Thurs? day last, and in the evening addressed the vet? erans of the Mexican war. He entreated them to be as loyal now to the stars and stripes as they were zealous and brave in defence of their country on foreign soil. Death of Gen. Breckenrldge. Gen. John C. Brecken ridge, of Kentucky, de? parted this life on Monday last at his home in Lexington. A great and good man has fallen! He was one of nature's noblemen, and a true representative of the Southern statesman and cavalien?without blemish in his brilliant pub? lic career. The Southern Presbyterians. The General Assembly of the Southern Pres? byterian Church meets in St. Louis to-day. The Nashville Union and American says it promises to be a notable event in the history of the church, and the most important feature of the Assembly will be the discussion of friendly relations between the Northern and Southern branches. This question has already excited considerable discussion, and vigorous efforts will be made*to re-establish union be? tween the sections. Erskine College. The students of this institution recently ex? tended a most cordial and unanimous invitation to Gov. Chamberlain to deliver the annual ad? dress before the literary societies at the ap? proaching commencement on the 7th of July next. The Governor has been compelled re? luctantly to decline the invitation,, on account of a previous engagement to perform a similar service at Yale College, which occurs about the same time. It is understood that Gov. Chamberlain would have preferred to accept the invitation of Erskine College, but his en? gagement with Yale was made some months ago, and must be adhered to. Cleanings from Correspondence. An esteemed correspondent gives us a de? scription of a new barn recently erected by Capt. J. M. Kidd, who lives on Tugalo River, some three or four miles below the flourishing village of Fair Play: "It is located on a slight eminence in sight of the Tugalo river, fifty by sixty feet in dimensions; a passage on the lower floor sufficiently large to drive a loaded wagon through, with stalls on either side, and a carriage house at one end?the upper story being a solid floor, well ventilated by large windows and doors. If some of our farmers could only see it, they would be surprised what a little energy and effort can do." Capt. Kidd was raised in East Tennessee, and no doubt believes that a capacious and well constructed barn is one of the prime necessities of a thriv? ing farmer. We trust he is giving the country a good example in raising clover and other grasses* as our correspondent alludes to his advanced system of farming, and the use of improved implements of the husbandman. Mr. W. J. Harbin is running a steam saw mill at Townville, and informs one of our correspondents that he saws from 4,000 to 6,000 feet of lumber per day. Mr. Stribling, who is connected with the mill, says that they cannot near supply the demand, which speaks well for the Fork and its improvement in building* The introduction of steam mills throughout the County is a great convenience to persons wishing lumber for building purposes, and we are told that every section where these mills are established shows at once the spirit of pro. gress among the people. The renovation of old buildings and erection of new ones is the surest indication of thrift and prosperity. A Texas correspondent writes May 1st from Travis County, near Austin, as follows: "I wan? to see one honest Radical officer. I hope and believe Gov. Chamberlain is one, and am much pleased with him so far, but we would not exchange Gov. Coke for any Radical. Our politics are good, but we are working under a miserable Constitution. I am proud to see the prospect for a new cotton factory by the Grang? ers. This State has a great many Granges, but not in stich working order as some of the older States. Our crop prospects are very good; corn is from half leg to knee high, and looking well; cotton looks badly, but we have good staodSi. We will'commence thinning to-mor? row morning. I had Irish potatoes the 28th of of April. Gardens are looking finely in many places, although we have had much north wind and frost, but no killing frost since the 17th of February. Wheat and oats are looking splendidly, and promise a good yield." A correspondent in Tishomingo County, Miss., sends a remedy for chicken cholera, which has been tried, by his neighbors with great success: "Take a sewing awl and pierce a hole under the skin on top of the head, just behind the comb; pull a feather out of the tail, and stick it in the awl-hole, which should be made across the head. Move the feather once each day for three days, and it is said the remedy will never fail." The plan is simple, and our correspondent assures us that it is a perfect cure. He says the recent mention of chicken cholera prevailing in this section in? duced hiui to forward the receipt for the benefit of his old friendsin Anderson, particularly the Methodist preachers. This is a repetition of an old slander which we cannot endorse, for we are quite confident that the taste for "fried chicken" is not restricted to ministers of any persuasion, nor indeed to the clerical fraternity, lor we know of more than one editor, for in? stance, whose propinquity for the feathered tribe at a tender age is fully developed and strongly manifested on all occasions. Gov. Chamberlain. Tue recent prosecution of Ex-Treasurer Niles G. Parker has elicited much comment beyond the borders of South Carolina, and there seems a general tendency to predict dis- j graceful failure in the prosecution, on the sup- ! posed ground that Parker's disclosures must inevitably connect Gov. Chamberlain with the corrupt practices of the Scott administration. J We are not certain in regard to the present status of the case against Parker, but it is hardly apparent that an early investigation will be made into the alleged frauds of the Ex-Treasurer and his associates. The trial is not likely to take place sooner than October, unless an arrangement is made for a special term, which is not yet announced. In the meantime, these frequent imputations against the character of Gov. Chamberlain will re? sound throughout the country, and the cause of good government in South Carolina will become weakened and impaired just to the ex? tent of their disproved circulation. We are disposed to accept the asseverations of Gov. Chamberlain and his friends that honesty and economy are the watchwords of his adminis? tration, and the fruits of the last six months demonstrate their ability and purpose to end the shameful reign of public dishonesty and official peculation, which every one is bound to concede. Yet, in ascribing merit and capac? ity to the administration of Gov. Chamberlain, we cannot blindly pledge allegiance to his po? litical fortunes, nor trammel ourselves with unbounded promises of support in the future. He is an able and earnest Republican, with much culture and shrewdness as a politician, whose motives cannot be less selfish than the generality of ambitious and aspiring men in public life. His redemption of the party name from merited infamy does not give us any peculiar satisfaction, for we have never be? longed to that organization, or felt any sympa? thy with its plans and purposes. We accept him as an instrument calculated to assist in ameliorating the frightful condition of affairs in South Carolina1', and so long as the Governor adheres to a right line of policy, we are willing to uphold his hands against the corrupt elements of his own party, for he has nothing to fear from the opposition in this respect. Indeed, the brief history of his administration clearly proves that political opponents saved him from inglorious defeat on more than one occasion, and we will never consent to ignore the fact that triumph and victory over thieves and scoundrels was made possible only through the strength and support of conservatives! But the fight is not yet ended, and it is well enough to.have a clearer understanding of the battle? ground. The allegations to which we alluded in the beginning must exercise some weight in determining the sincerity of Gov. Chamber? lain's efforts to make a thorough reformation. There must be no lukewarmness and indecisive conduct in pursuing the host of plunderers) who are represented in the person of Niles G. Parker at this time. Silence and inactivity will not convince any one that there is no fear of the result, and hence we direct attention to these important facts, so that misunderstanding will not arise when the conflict comes next winter between the opposing factions of the Republican party, when the conservatives will be expected to lend their assistance in favor of Gov. Chamberlain's adherents. His innocence of all taint as Attorney General in the dark trancactions of that period must be firmly es? tablished, which will alone perfect his right to our confidence. The pressure of his official influence must aid in bringing the guilty to punishment, and this can be done most effectu? ally through the unwavering assaults of Attor? ney General Melton, whose pledges in behalf of the present administration are not forgotten. We are not writing in an unfriendly spirit, but with a sincere desire to create an atmosphere of healthier tone, which will nut overlook past offences for the sake of meagre results at the present time. The outraged people of South Carolina should demand vigorous measures against the thieves and plunderers, who made the name of the commonwealth synonymous with bribery and all manner of corrupt dealing throughout the civilized world. It is not the fashion just now to investigate the motives or assail the integrity of the present administra? tion. But we believe that unmeasured praise is worse than criminal when duty requires calm and unbiased judgment, and we have an abiding faith that the highest and noblest performance of our duty is to make the authors, aiders and abettors of corrupt government in South Caro? lina feel the weight and terror of the criminal laws. With nothing less will we become satis? fied, and to-day the standard of rectitude among public officers should be gauged by their efforts to fill the penitentiary with rogues and plunderers. The State Agricultural Fair. We see that arrangements are made to hold the next Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society in the city of Columbia, beginning on Tuesday, 9th of November next, and continu? ing throughout the week. The Directors have decided to offer no awards for horse racing, as there appears to be a sentiment among influ? ential patrons of these annual exhibitions op? posed to trials of speed a3 repugnant to their ideas of propriety, and the managers are desi? rous of reconciling all the elements of success, in order to make the State Fair a worthy rep? resentative of the industrial progress of the commonwealth. This deference to public sen? timent should ensure fresh interest among the farmers and planters, so many of whom object? ed most strenuously to the prominence given to horse racing at the State Fairs heretofore. Let an earnest and hearty co-operation be awakened throughout the State, which will result in a triumphant vindication of the poli? cy now adopted, and bring permanent success to the State Agricultural Society. flgf Hon. J. K. Jillson, State Superinten? dent of Education, has apportioned the sura for deficiencies of school claims prior to No? vember 1st, 1873, to the several counties of the State, and Anderson receives $2,476.35. The State Treasurer is ready to pay the. money on demand, and we have no doubt that Anderson's share will be secured without delay, which will be gratifying news to teachers and others who have waited so patiently for this money. ? i m 0 ? ? The grand jury of Fairfield, in their report last week, presented Sheriff Duvall for neglect ! of duty, but declined to present him for refusal ' to pay over moneys paid into his office, on the 1 ground of insufficient time to examine into the I correctness of this complaint. j For the Anderson Intelligencer. The Destruction of our Forests. Mr. Editor : Is it not astonishing that men will continue to literally ruin this country by cutting down the forest timber ? Many of these very men are said to possess sound judg? ment on many matters of public good, but in j this they manifest a sad deficiency. It is a ' fact that the severe droughts which afflict this country these late 3rears, and cause so many uneasy hearts, are the legitimate results of the vast tracts of cleared land stretching around us, and especially in the low-country. Every green leaf is a pump, lifting moisture from the deepest roots and throwing it on the atmos? phere. When only one such leaf is plucked, that much moisture is cut off. If a green tree is killed, the air is deprived of much more; but if the whole country is cleared, (as is al? most the case now,) then that mighty volume of water which the forest supplies is filtered through the earth to the seas. Another hurtful result of so much clearing is the drying up of nearly every spring-branch and stream in the opened land. While they remained, the air absorbed water from them in connection with that thrown off by the leaves; hence, the air and clouds could soon gather water enough to empty themselves in refreshing showers on the earth. As it now is, we must wait till the narrow belts of timber and the few marshy places that are left can supply moisture enough to rain. While we wait, we can see and feel the effect of our folly ?the drought. Then unreasonable men will begin to grumble at what they themselves have caused. Some persons will see nothing in this, but I will say to all such, that fifty years ago such a thing as we call a drought was almost unknown. And again, fifty years ago very lit? tle of the timber was destroyed. The French Government several years past was about to pass a law requiring the barren tracts of land to be sown in acorns to create a forest by which to bring on rain. Why is it that Texas and other Western States are so often scorched with the hot winds of a "long dry spell?" Simply because timber is so scarce. The fact is, that in every country on the earth where rain is scarce timber is scarce. I have heard old men speak of the fine seasons that blessed their growing crops in their younger days. Where are those seasons now ? Alas, they are gone, with the forest timber, or nearly so. There is enough cleared land in South Caro? lina to-day to support twenty times its present population. Yet, instead of improving the land already cleared, men are rushing heedless? ly into the few forest patches that are left, as if they could not bear to see them. And soon the "reverberating crash of falling trees" is heard,%nd the laud is left to parch in the sun's rays. This work of desolation has been grad? ually carried .on for years from the sea-shore to the up-country; and at this time the vast .army of unthinking men, armed with axes, are invading the mountain forests, and recklessly felling the trees. Their actions seem to say to the clouds as they are drawn thither by the mountain woods, "We don't want your rain and off they go as if in search of other tim? bered belts, dropping a little shower on their way as a person would spill some of the water from the pail on the way from the spring to the house. We are having in this country these late years more and severer storms than formerly. This I verily believe to be another result of the frightful destruction of the timber. Again, this beautiful land was once almost entirely exempt from chills and fever. Now, since | there is so little timber left to take up the poi- j sonous malaria, we shake with chills and burn ' with fever. And then amid it all ask, "What J can be the cause of it ?" We have caused it. Green leaves throw off oxygen, which supports animal life, and in turn feed on carbonic acid gas, which "is formed in the bodies of all ani i mals." This gas, when respired, destroys ani ' mal life. We are told by chemists that each adult man exhales about 140 gallons of it per day. Now, is it not wisdom, as far as possible, to let the trees stand as guards of our health, if for no other purpose? Fire-wood is getting to be very scarce and high in some places. Even now many must resort to the "old field pine" for fuel, not only for the stove, but for the fire place. Another bad result of our folly. It is absolutely pain? ful to a thinking man to have to travel by a fence (?) made of pine poles. Another bad result. Wonder what the owners of such fen? ces will do when the poles give out. There are plenty of farmers in this country now who must travel miles to get a board tree to cover a stable or corn-crib. Is this another result? The probability is, after a while they will cease to hunt, just because there will be none to find. If our people continue to butcher this land in this way, it will not be many years before the hot, dry winds of the simoon leave, in their track of desolation, men to mourn over what they themselves have wrought. COUNTRY. Death of Valued Citizens. The Lancaster Ledger announces the death of W. M. Connors, Esq., a promiuent lawyer of that town, on the 10th inst. He was strick? en down with paralysis, and lived only a few hours. Mr. Connors was an exemplary, high toned citizen, and greatly esteemed by the people of Lancaster. He was for several years one of the editors and proprietors of the Ledger. The Sumter Watchman records the death of Col. John B. Moore, one of the most public spirited and enterprising citizens of that Coun? ty, and prominently identified with the agri? cultural interests of tho State. He was an en? ergetic and successful planter, a genial, whole* souled gentleman, aud an ardent, devoted and unfliuchiug patriot. The Charleston News and Courier brings the painful intelligence that Col. Robert S. Duryea, of that city, departed this life on Saturday last, after a protracted illness. Col. Duryea was a sound and reliable lawyer, and had long since attained a prominent position in his profession. He was a member of the Legislature from 1858 up to the close of the war, and was distin? guished for his practical knowledge and souud common sense ? The Walhalla Courier says tho press gen? erally throughout the State express great confi? dence in the administration of Gov. Chamber? lain. With a good Governor, the prospect for a s?reand gradual improvement in the State government is being felt in the better spirit aud J energy of all classes. j For the Anderson Intelligencer. Temperance Pic Nie at 'Storeville.. Mr. Editor : It was our great pleasure to attend a pic nie on last Saturday, the 15th inst., given under the auspices of Storeville Lodge of Good Templars. Though not in the habit of writing for newspapers, yet we would prove recreant to the.dictates of our own feel? ings were we to let this occasion pass without giving some public account of it. We arrived at the place about 10 o'clock, and found a large crowd already assembled, numbering from four to five hundred persons, and among them a great many Sons of Tem? perance, who had been invited to participate in the festivities of the day. A procession was soon formed, consisting of both orders, and marched to the stand erected for the speakors. In this procession there were at least two hun? dred persons, which is proof conclusive that the cause is prospering in that community, and positive evidence that the Good Templars and Sons are accomplishing a good work around Storeville. In front of the speakers' stand an arch was erected, which was beauti? fully adorned with cedar and bedecked with wild honey suckle. After an earnest prayer from Rev. 0. V. Barnes, the speakers were in? troduced. They were Harry McDonald, Sam? uel Jackson, T. L. Clinkscales, Preston Car wyle, G. F. Tolly, and Rev. 0. V. Barnes. It would be unnecessary for us to try to give you an account of each one of the addresses. The first four were young men from the surround? ing country, who acquitted themselves hand? somely, and their noble efforts brought forth showers of bouquets from the fair sex. These young men exhibited great talent, and reflected much credit upon themselves. The fifth speak? er, G. F. Tolly, proved to his hearers that he was just as capable of making a temperance speech as discussing the merits of a bedstead or bureau. His words were strong, forcible and to the point, and no doubt will result in much good. Rev. C. V. Barnes concluded the exercises of the morning with an able, instruc? tive and eloquent appeal in behalf of the tem? perance cause. We believe that the seed sown that day will spring up and bring forth many recruits to the cold water army. Between each one of the addresses sweet music was dispersed by Mrs. G. and Mr. T. L. C., which tended greatly to heighten the enjoyment of the occa? sion. Dinner was announced, and under the large, spreading oaks a basket dinner was spread and served by the ladies ; and here, Mr. Editor, our pen rebels from entire inability to do the subject justice. You well know that the ladies around Storeville are always pre? pared in this respect, and you can rest assured that they fully sustained their reputation on this occasion. After a hearty meal the crowd dispersed into little groups to engage in social conversation. Here and there we detected a young man seated in a buggy with a blushing damsel by his side, doubtless whispering into her ears the old, old story. At two o'clock the crowd assembled at the stand, and after several ineffectual attempts to get others to address them, Mr. Jerry M. Browne was called upon, who favored the audience with some very amusing as well as instructive remarks. He is an old veteran in the cause, and judging from his couutenance we believe he was as near perfect bliss as we mortals are ever per? mitted to approach on this earth. And well he might be, for we thiuk his long cherished hopes are now being fully realized, and ere long we trust the cause in that country will be far above the possibility of a failure. We no? ticed in the processiou an organization of very small boys who styled themselves "The Band of Hope." This is certaiuly quite praiseworthy, and should be encouraged. Had there been in the past more of such bands of cold water boys, there would have been at present fewer whiskey drinking men. We noticed one fea? ture which struck us very forcibly, and that was the perfect order preserved all day. We never saw better behavior or more attention given to speakers before. At three o'clock we were all dismissed, and soon all were on the road homeward bound, aud every body perfectly sober. What a wide difierence from the endings of a great many public meetings we have all attended in our lives. Is not this fact alone a great temper? ance speech ? In conclusion, Mr. Editor, we will say that we have spent many very pleasant days around old Storeville, but are free to say this was one of the most pleasant. We hope some day to meet just such an assemblage again. We trust that the Templars and Sons of Temperance in that country will go on in the good work they have commenced until every drunkard in their midst shall be reclaimed. VISITOR. ITEMS-EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The recent tornado carried a brick the distance of a mile in Newton County, Ga. ? The grading on the Elberton Air Line Railroad will probably be completed this month. ? Ex-President Davis has been tendered the Presidency ol the Bryan (Texas) Agricultural College. ? Mr. H. T. Peake, the builder of the Lau rens Railroad, expects to complete his work before the 1st of September next. ? Since 1870 Greenville County has furnish? ed seventy-one convicts for the penitentiary, and in the same time about forty-three luna? tics. ? Secretary Bristow has accepted an invita? tion to deliver an address at the decoration of the graves of the Federal dead at Cave Hill, Kentucky. ? A call for an Auditors and Treasurers Convention, to be held in Columbia, on the 19th instant, has been made by the Comptrol? ler-General. ? The New York Herald deprecates the apa? thy of Republican leaders on the third term question, and says that President Grant should come franfrly before tho country upon this is? sue. ? The New York Evening Post says it has re? ceived from an authoritative source a positive written denial that there is any ground what? ever for the rumor of Secretary Fish's intended resignation. ? The election to permanently locate the county seat of Barn well occurred on the 12th inst. Eight precincts give Blackville 1,024 majority, aud the other seven precincts will not change the result. ?The Masons are erecting a new Lodge room at Fair Play, in place of the building which was destroyed by fire hist fall. Their hall is the addition of a second story to Mr. Jarrad's new store, which is now in process of erection. ? The Supreme Court of Louisiana has giv-! en judgment, with $25,000 damages, against Samuel Hastings, a druggist, whose clerk made a mistake in preparing a prescription, and j which caused the death of Mrs. McCubbin. ? People in the vicinity of Waverly Hall, Harris County, Ga? are prepariug for the next cyclone by digging pits in the earth. Some nineteen or twenty holes in the ground are ready for use in the next tornado. This is the neighborhood where four or five cyclones visit? ed during sixty days' time. ? "Col. Fred. Grant," says a Washington correspondent, "has become one of our youth ! ful landed proprietors. He has ordered the j erection of a block of houses in the city, and j expects to make Washington his home after he j leaves the army in the coming autumn." Not j many soldiers could have made their fortunes so quick. ? James Maloney and James W. Heyward, who were indicted for personating revenue offi? cers, have been found guilty in the United States District Court. These men are notori? ous characters in Newberry and Laurens, and are meeting with just punishment for their mis? deeds. It is truly a bad year for thieves and scoundrels generally. ? The Harrisburg Patr'wt says: Grant has thrown away all chance of getting a third term indorsement in Pennsylvania. Taking another member of his cabinet from New York, and slighting the State which was carried for him by a most expensive and elaborate fraud in 1872, is a measure of ingratitude which the profoundest loyalty cannot overlook. ? A new cotton factory is to be built at Greenville at once, with a capitol stock of $250,000. Sampson, Hall & Co., are the prin? cipal parties, and the capital will be chiefly from Boston. This firm has already in success? ful operation a cotton factory in the town of Greenville, which yields large profits, and which encourages them to make further in? vestments. ? Ex-Treasurer J. P. F. Camp, of Spartan burg, has been arrested on a charge of failure to turn over certain funds collected by him to his successor in office. He could not give the required bail of ten thousand dollars, and was committed to jail. It is stated that one of his bondsmen manipulated the funds of the Treas? urer's office, and that Camp is only suffering the penalty of being made the tool of a shrewder man. ? An important surgical operation was per? formed upon Gen. John C. Breckenridge, at his home in Lexington. Ky., on Tuesday, by Dr. Gross, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Sayre, of New York. His chest was penetrated by tubes in? serted between his ribs and some relief was af? forded. The physicians are of the opinion that the General's liver was injured by a blow re? ceived during the war from a fragment of shell, and that his present suffering is due entirely to that cause. The physicians entertain hopes that the operation will prove of permanent ad vantange to the patient. ? Col. James B. McCreary, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Kentucky, is thus de? scribed by the Louisville Courier-Journal: "He is a young man of irreproachable private character, whose experience of public life has been had in our State Legislature, over the low? er house of which he has presided during two sessions. He was an officer in the Confederate service, and is a nephew of the Hon. Thomas C. McCreary, one of our United States Senators.. A gentleman of excellent understanding and intelligence, thoroughly informed as to our do? mestic situation, Mr. McCreary cannot fail to make us a good Governor. There is also a lib? eral possibility of development in him, and, on the whole, his nomination will give general sat? isfaction." TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editob. BRIEF MENTION. See advertisement Foster's second Texas Drawing psstponed for a few days. Rev. Thos. H. Cunningham, of Charleston, is on a visit to his family and friends in this County. Capt. T. P. Benson has the finest wheat in town, and will doubtless have a large yield from his "brag patch." Tho champion marble-player in this town is one of our most promising young lawyers. He is au expert in tho art of "fudging." There has been very little cotton brought to market during the past week. Middling bring to-day (Wednesday) 14" cents. Tho County Commissioners are having new matting put on the floor of the Court room, which will greatly add to its appearance. This has been much needed for a long time, and we are now glad to seo that a good work is being accomplished. We were shown on Saturday last two bunch? es of oats, containing one hundred and thirty stalks each, measuring four feet in length, with heads from five to six inches. These bunches were raised by Mr. Samuel Browne, on his plantation at Broadaway, from two grains. The Town Council has adopted an ordinance to regulato tho meat market in this town, which will go into immediate effect. Some regulation was badly needed, and we commend tho efforts of our city fathers to improve the fa? cilities and mend the ways of tho butchers. Monday morning last was very cool for the season, and frost was seen by many in the vi? cinity of Williamston. We hope that Aunt Betsy Duckett's prophecy about a heavy frost on the 20th instant will not be verified, as tho gardens would again suffer, and vegetables be? come scarce. Mr. J. Earle Lewis writes to us that his beau? tiful heifer, Louise Waddy, weighed 318 lbs. when only three months old. Mr. Lewis in? tends visiting all the principal stock farms in Kentucky and Tennessee this summer, and will purchase blooded stock for any parties de? siring to invest. An interesting meeting has been in progress in the Presbyterian Church since Friday night. The pastor, Rev. D. E. Frierson, has been as? sisted by Rev. W. F. Pearson and Rev. John G. Law. About fifteen persons have connected themselves with tho church, and the meeting still continues with unabated interest We are sorry to learn that our respected townsman, Mr. Androw Osbome, mot with a severe accident on Monday last, while attend? ing tho steam saw mill of Osbome ?fe McCully., He was engaged in sawing a very heavy stock, when the fastoning on its top gave way, and tho stock fell on oue of his legs, badly bruising it. Mr. A. P. Hubbard, tho enterprising "littlo man," has in process of erection a neat one story dwelling, situated on Main Stroet, near Capt. Benson's. Mr. James Payne is also building a comfortable dwolling on the lot back of tho residence of Mr. Samuel Crawford. This is the right way to build up the fortunos of a town. The foot bridge over the railroad cut, near tho residenco of Mr. J. B. Watson, is in a dan? gerous condition, and should bo at once re? paired. The railroad officials are certainly not aware of tho condition of this, as well as that of the lower bridge, near Mr. Tolly's, or else thoy would take some steps to have them re? paired. By rcforonce to the advertisement of Mrs. C. C. Pegg, it will be seen that she is tho agent at this place for tho celebrated smoothing, glossing, ruining, crimping and fluting Iron. This iron should find its way into every house? hold, as it will save considerable trouble and much expense, since it can be adapted to al? most all kinds of lino work?such as fluting, rimping, etc. Ladies, call aud examine it. A fine sample of wheat, measuring about four and a half feet in length, with well filled heads, was shown us on Monday last by Mr. Stephen McCully. It came from the farm of Mr. S. H. Prevost, about four miles west of this place, who has a field containing five acres of the same kind. There are flattering pros? pects of a good wheat crop yet. Charles Calhoun, a young colored man, who has been loafing about tho streets for some time, was arrested last week on the charge of Vagrancy, and brought before Trial Justice G. W. Hammond, who, after hearing the testi? mony of many witnesses, ordered him to jail, and sent the case up to the Court of General Sessions, where Judge Cooke will no doubt dispose of the young man to the best advan? tage. A grand skating reception took place at the Skating Rink, (which has been removed to the University Chapel,) on Friday night last. A number of ladies and gentlemen participated in the skating, which continued until about 10 o'clock, after which the skates were removed, and the "light fantastic" tripped until a late hour, when the reception ended, and the par? ties repaired homeward, much pleased with the pleasures of the entertainment. According to announcement, tho celebration and pic nie, given under the auspices of the Lodge of Good Templars at Storeville, came off on Saturday last, and was much enjoyed by all present. Addresses were delivered by Mr. G. F. Tolly, Rev. C. V.'Barnes, Harry McDon? ald, Samuel Jackson, T. L. Clinkscales and Preston Carwile, all of which eloquently show? ed the rapid strides which temperance is ma? king in this County, and the vast amount of good resulting from it. The pic nie which followed was well arranged, and greatly rel? ished by those in attendance. Williford's Store is fast becoming one of the most prosperous and flourishing places in our County, and th<3 inhabitants of that section have been working with a will for the past few months, in order to further the spirit of enter? prise which seems to have taken complete pos? session of them. They have a Masonic Lodge, Grange, Temperance Division, with Mr. L, O. Williford as W. P; Debating and Singing So? cieties, and a fine Brass Band, under the lead? ership of Mr. J. P. Anderson. Surely our friends of the "Store" and vicinity deserve much credit for their labors. A remarkable case of senile gangrene was operated upon by Dr. H. G. Scudday last week, It seems that Mr. James Stewart, an aged and highly respectable citizen of this County, liv? ing about ten miles southwest of this place, was suffering for a long time from pains in the foot and leg, occasioned by the veins failing to convey the blood back through the proper channels. The foot became very hard, and last week dropped off at the ankle, leaving the main bone of the leg exposed for about four inches. It is thought that the leg will bow have to be amputated at or above the knee in order to save his life. This might have been obviated if taken in time, but Mr. Stewart would not permit the foot to be amputated. ANDERSON THEATRICAL COMPANY. This organization of talented performers, who have won for themselves a lasting reputa? tion by their late splendid rendition of Arthur's great drama of "Ten Nights in a Bar Room," have kindly consented to repeat this beautiful and touching play, for the benefit of Anderson Division, Sons of Temperance, on Saturday evening, the 29th inst. Vocal music of the first order will be introduced between the acts, and tho whole will conclude with a glorious farce, entitled "My Turn Next," in which many ludicrous characters and amusing inci? dents will be brought out. It is to be hoped that a large attendance will be present, to fur? ther the praiseworthy undertaking. Every preparation has been made by the stage and business managers to ensure success, and those who attend cannot fail to be well pleased. Ad? mission, fifty cents. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The seventh anniversary of Anderson Division, No. 1, Sons of Temperance, will be celebrated by a Grand Pic Nie at Key's Spring on Saturday, 29th inst., and appropriate ad? dresses will be delivered on the occasion by Messrs. E. P>. Murray and J. Bay Iis Lewis. All the Temperance organizations in the Coun? ty are requested to be present in regalia, in or? der to assist in the ceremonies. The public* generally, and the ladies especially, are invited to attend. As this is the gala season of the year, when both young and old desire recrea? tion as a respite from study and labor, a more suitable time for a pic nie could not be selected, and it is the intention of the committee of ar? rangements to make the coming anniversary celebration as pleasant as possible. STRA WBERRY FESTIVAL. The ladies of tho Baptist congregation pro? pose giving an entertainment in the Masonic Hall on to-morrow (Friday) evening, when strawberries, ice cream, cake, et cetera, will be provided abundantly to meet the expected de? mand for these luxuries. The object is to raise funds for church purposes, and we take pleas? ure in urging a general attendance upon this occasion. A small admission fee will be charged, and the most reasonable prices will govern the purchases of the evening. The in? ducements to respond liberally to this invita? tion are quite numerous, and we shall expect to meet a full gathering of young men and maidens fair, not to mention a liberal sprink? ling of the ancient and honored denizens of the town. LIST OF JURORS. The following is a list of the Petit Jurors drawn for the coming term of Court, which commences on Monday next, the 24th inst.: Thomas B. Lee. jr., Dock Newell, coi., Elbert Hall, colored, Mark V. Barkley, Elias J. Earlo, J. Wesley Pickens, William A. Neal, R. V. Acker, JiMiies Davis, col., Thomas S. Crayton, Philip Clinkscales, col., Henry W. Williford, David Crosby, William Mattison, CoL Lewis M. McPhail, B. F. Crayton, Cvrus Cunningham, col.John W. Poore, C* P. Rodgers, Boston Jenkins, col., W. Perry Childers, John B. Armstrong, Alfred Hix, col., Ransorai Harrison, coL Wm. M. Archer, Mark Webb, col., Levi Burriss, James M. Hawkins, Hugh A. Ellison, J. Berry Lewis, J. W. Sherard, Abram Earle, col., L. D. Stringer, George W. King, Thomas W. Martin. NEW GRANGE. A Grange was organized at Houea Path on Saturday last, and the following officers elected: G. M. Mattison, W. M. A. T. Armstrong, O. J. H. Austin, Lec. G. M. Greec, Steward. E. S. Gantt, A. S. J. M. Shirley, Chap. A. P. Shirley, Treas. J. J. Trussell, Sec. R. E. Moore, G. K. Miss J. A. Williams, Cores. Miss S. M. Kay, Pomona. Miss E. Maddox, Flora. Miss Lucie Moore, L. A. S. This makes twenty-five Granges organized iu Anderson County. The Anderson County Grange meets on Saturday, 29th inst., when a full representation is expected.