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HOYT & CO,, proprietors. JAMES A. HOYT, Editor. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.?Two Dollars per an? num, and One Dollar for six months. Subscriptions^are not taken for a less period than six months. Liberal deductions made to clubs often or more sub tcribers. RATES OF ADVERTISING-.?One Dollar per square oi one inch for the firstinsertion, ancTFffty Cents per square fbr subsequent insertions less than three months. No ad? vertisement counted less than a square. Liberal contracts will be made with those wishing to advertise for three, six or twelve months. Advertising by contract must bo confined to the immediate business or the firm or individual contracting. Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, Tributes of Re? spect, and ail personal communications or matters of in? dividual interest, will be charged for at advertising rates, Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religious character, are respectfully solicited, and will be ihserted'gratis. THTOSD?Y MORNING, JUNE 24, 1875. The Greenville Daily News. A recent change in the schedule of the Air Line Railroad enables us to receive the Green? ville Daily News on the morning of publica? tion, which is a great convenience, and nine hours in advance of the Columbia newspapers. We trust the present arrangement will con? tinue, as ii will prove decidedly valuable to the mercantile community when the business season again opens, and will largely increase the subscription list of the News at this point. The evidences of life and prosperity are abun? dant with our esteemed contemporary, and we can truthfully aver that its columns were never filled more judiciously than at the present; time._ American Bible Society. In traveling down the railroad on Saturday morning, we noticed that Conductor Isaac's train bad been supplied with bronzed iron racks for the first class passenger coach, each containing a neat copy of the Holy Scriptures, inscribed with gilt letters, "Presented by the American Bible Society to the Greenville and Columbia Railroad," and the iron rack setting forth, in plain letters, "Search the Scriptures." These Bibles are intended for the perusal of passen? gers, and are not to be taken away. All of the passenger trains are thus supplied, but we be? lieve the arrangement is confined to the first class coaches, whilst the occupants of the sec? ond-class cars as a general rule need most to be reminded of their duty to search the Scriptures. The present arrangement was made through the instrumentality of Rev. E. A. Bolles, and has been carried into effect on the principal railroads in South Carolina. Annual School Meetings. The citizens of Anderson County are again reminded that the annual meetings in the school districts will take place on Saturday next, 26th inst, and every tax-payer should be present to exercise an influence upon their action, especially in levying a local tax. The various districts can determine whether or not there is a necessity for this tax, and unless the funds are necessary to support the common schools or to build school-houses, the levy should be resisted, for we have not yet reached a haven of reformation and low taxation in the State government, and cannot afford to squan? der money for useless purposes. Wherever the local tax- is- needed, however, we trust it will be levied, but the tax-payers ought to exercise a potent influence in fixing the rate of | taxation. Absence from- the meeting might bring regret hereafter,, and we have observed that a slim attendance of voters generally re? sults in a tax, witnout regard to its necessity, for the few imagine that the law requires some? thing at their hands. Is it an Organ ? We are. not on familiar terms with the Co? lumbia Phoenix?in fact, we quit taking it outj of the post office last fall, for the reason that there was no copy mailed to our address, or words to that effect came to us through the postmaster, which is all the same. But we are just a little annoyed by the position of ths9] thrifty and enterprising newspaper, and we want some of our contemporaries to explain the matter. We learn that certain articles from certain prominent and influential Repub? licans always make their first appearance in the Phoenix. We refer to such as the recent letters of Ex-Gov. Scott, Irrepressible Leslie, et id omne genus. We know that Gov. Cham? berlain possesses an organ, bought and paid lor, we presume ; and now we want to know if j the Phoenix is the recognized organ of the defunct ex-officials, who are striving to regain power, position and plunder. - We hope this will not be considered impertinent, supercili? ous or anything of that sort, nor that any one will conclude that they cannot perceive the good we hope to- accomplish by asking such questions. A Terrible Gare. The local column gives an account of the terrific storm which prevailed in this region on Wednesday afternoon of last week. We will not consume space by additional description of its effects, which were much less serious than any one anticipated while the storm was raging. The population of Anderson has nev? er witnessed anything so threatening in ap? pearance, however, and when the angry, pur? plish cloud came with such frightful velocity, scarcely any were prepared for the emergency. The wind blew with such fearful rapidity that every one instinctively dreaded its presence, believing that the terrible roar and suddenness of the storm surely indicated the awful cyclone, with its attendant destruction of life and prop? erty. The graphic pictures of similar visita? tions elsewhere filled the minds of all with ap" preheneions for the safety of themselves and their friends, and for a time there was intense excitement throughout the t*wn. The clouds of dust and sand which arose around the pub? lic square especially only added to the frightful appearance of the bewildering scene, &nA noue eould conjecture what was tranapiring twenty yards off, except now and then by a glimpse through the whirling blast. We cannot accu? rately describe the scene for this reason, as the J view was obstructed and vision limited by the' clouds of dust. It was more than relief to find that the storm was neither a cyclone or tornado, since the rotary motion of these dread visitors was lacking, and the wind came for the mo3t part with a steady, straight velocity. The ground was exceedingly dry, and not much rain accompanied the storm, which will account for the preservation of much timber, i which otherwise must have been destroyed. ' Williamston Female College?The Com? mencement Exercises. The semi-annual commencement of the Williamston Female College, which is so ably conducted by Rev. Samuel Lander, assisted by Rev. S. A. Weber, and a corps of excellent teachers, toot place on Wednesday and Thurs? day of last week. The commencement sermon was delivered on Wednesday evening by Rev. J. I. Bonner, D. D., President of the Due West Female College, in the presence of a large and appreciative audience, who were highly edified by his learned and excellent discourse. On Thursday morning, at an early hour, the streets of Williamston began to assume a lively appearance, and the incoming trains brought many persons from the neighboring towns and villages. The people from the surrounding country were present in large numbers to attest their interest in the Williamston Female Col? lege, and at eleven o'clock the throng assem? bled iu the college chapel to hear an address from Rev. Samuel A. Weber, who had consen? ted to fill the place only a few days before, in consequence of the unavoidable absence of I Rev. Dr. Meynardie, of Greenville, who was previously announced to deliver the literary address. Mr. Weber selected for his theme "Science and Religion," and we are assured by competent judges that this effort was worthy of the highest encomiums, evincing great cul? ture and profound thought upon this interest? ing subject. He maintained with success the harmony and co-operation existing between true science and revealed religion, and for the space of one hour enchained the audience with his thorough elucidation of the subject. Mr. Weber is unusually gifted by nature, and his attainments as a scholar manifest the closest application and the most studious habits. The Closing Concert and Graduating Exer? cises took place on Thursday evening, and it was our privilege to make one of the vast au? dience that convened in honor of the occasion. The chapel was densely crowded, and not less than six hundred persons were seated by the gentlemanly ushers before the programme was entered upon. The opening chorus, "Again, again we meet," was finely rendered by a large class of pupils, after which an earnest and appropriate prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Bonner. The programme of the concert was admira? bly arranged, including vocal and instrumental music, which comprised sentimental and hu? morous pieces, just enongh of the latter to give spice and variety to the entertainment. In? deed, the introduction of humor was an inno? vation upon former customs, as we understood from the remarks of the President, who was well satisfied with the experiment, since the reverend clergy who were present manifested their appreciation most unmistakably. We were forcibly impressed with the selection of music, which is usually beyond the comprehen? sion of ordinary persons and intended to please cultivated ears, rendering such concerts tedious to the average listener. But the majority of pieces were plain and simple, being well adap? ted to a promiscuous audience, and yet there was a sufficiency of difficult music to illustrate the ability and proficiency of teachers and pupils. We will not enter into particulars, but cannot refrain from mentioning a few pie? ces, with which we were specially delighted. The vocal duet, "Ah 1 could I teach the night? ingale I" an old and familiar song, was excel? lently rendered by Misses Clara Lander and Nina Dukes. "The Lords of Creation," an? other well-known song, was sung and acted with much spirit by Miss Maggie Marion, of Chester. The vocal duet, "A. B. C," teaching a foreigner to read English, Miss Susie Reid and Mr. Lander, was quite amusing and im? mensely enjoyed by the audience, which appre? ciated the efforts of the pupil to instruct the teacher. The chorus, "Greeting to Spring," by a large class of young ladies, also deserves a passing notice for its beauty aud appropriate rendition. The juvenile glee, by the "Try" Company, consisting of thirteen sweet and inm teresting little girls, opened the second part of the concert, and was a decided success. The duet for two pianos, "Home, Sweet Home," was exquisitely performed by Miss Susie Reid and Miss Julia Archer. The musical enter? tainment closed with the song of the gradua? ting e'ass, "This Seventeenth of June," an original and appropriate production, which was touchingly and expressively rendered hy the graduates, Misses Julia Archer, L. Gray, C. Lawton and Sallie McMillan. The entire concert was creditable to the scholars and to the institution, and demonstrated the care be? stowed in giving instruction, resulting in accu? rate music and graceful ease in its perform-1 ance. , The exercises were interrupted soon after beginning the second part by a violent storm of wind and rain, which at one time nearly caused a panic among the spectators. For the I comfort of the audience, the large windows of the chapel had been entirely removed, and when the storm came the rain beat in furiously, the lamps were blown out, and the crowd was hurried to the opposite side of the room, many seeking safety and security by repairing to the main building. The wind grew stronger, and the lightning's constant flash revealed a terror stricken audience, where only a few moments before all was happiness and serenity. It was a fearful sight to'behold, and when President Lander calmed the audience by a few words of earnest entreaty and assurance of safety, the relaxation was most pleasing, and the tumult subsided in a great measure. His tact was further displayed when some thirty scholars were arranged by him on the platform, and their united voices broke forth with the sane tue, "Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth!" This beautiful allusion to the Great Creator, who rules the storm and guides the whirlwindi had a re-assuring effect upon the excited as-, sembly, aud in a short time the concert was resumed, the lamps were rc-lighted, and the programme was carried out in its entirety. After the song of the graduating class, the young ladies remained upon the stage, and President Lander delivered the baccalaureate address, in which he alluded most feelingly to the separation about to take place, and gave them much wholesome advice and counsel. His remarks were characterized with earnest? ness and affection, and were calculated to make a deep and lasting impression upon the gradu? ates. At the close of his address, the diplomas were awarded to the class, and the Lord's Prayer was chanted by the entire school?the audience rising in the meanwhile, when a sol? emn benediction was prouounced by Rev. 0. A. Darby, and the programme for the evening was ended. The leave-takings and numerous incidents must remain unnoticed for lack of time and space. We were delighted with the commencement at Williamston, and so were all persons with whom we conversed, and lav? ish praises were bestowed upon the generous citizens who extended their hospitality and cordial welcome to the numerous visitors. -? ? - Furman University. The commencement exercises of Furman University took place in Greenville on Wednes? day, 16th inst. There were seven full gradu? ates this year, including Mr. James K. Fant, of Anderson, who is a beneficiary of the Saluda Baptist Association, and a young man of ex? ceeding promise. The address before the Alumni Association was delivered by Mr. J E. Tindal, of Clarendon Couuty. The address before the literary societies was delivered by Prof. James H. Carlisle, of WofFord College, o? Tuesday night. We learn that the occasion was delightful and entertaining, as may well be imagined from the programme. But we are constrained to enter a protest against the quiet, reserved manner of conducting these exercises. Fur? man University does not belong exclusively to Greenville and its citizens, nor are they enti? tled to a monopoly of its public demonstra? tions, as was nearly the case in the recent exercises. The institution belongs primarily to the largest and mos.t influential denomina? tion of Christians in the State, who are enti? tled to known the time at which their favorite college will hold its annual commencements. Not a word appeared in the newspapers, in? cluding the Greenville journals, to indicate the commencement season until the very day on which the exercises took place. It is a singu? lar omission on the part of some one, and should be corrected hereafter. But the inter? est which attaches to Furman University ought not to be confined to the Baptist denom? ination, for its success as an educational insti? tution is a matter of pride and interest to every citizen of South Carolina, who is labor? ing for the general welfare. We need the thorough education of our youug men, and there is no earthly reason to prevent their training at home. The position occupied by Furman University, sustained as it is by the strongest denominational influence within our borders, gives it a decided advantage over other institutions in the race for prominence and general patronage. The destruction of educa? tional facilities under State guidance and con? trol offers the opportunity for bringing for? ward, developing and enlarging the sphere of usefulness heretofore occupied by denomina? tional colleges. Wc trusted that this opportu? nity was recognized at Greenville, and that efforts now making to endow Furman Univer? sity would secure that enlargement and devel? opment to which we allude. But we confess that the management of the recent commence? ment, with the light of that institution securely hid under a bushel, does not inspire confidence in the thought, nor advance the prospects of its attaining extraordinary prominence in the minds of the people. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Drainage of Rocky River Lands. Anderson, S. C, June 18th, 1875. A meeting of the land-owners on Rocky River was held to-day in the Court House for the purpose of considering the question of draining the same. The meeting was large, a majority of the land-owners being present, together with a representation from the Towu Council. The meeting was called to order by Mr. James A. Keown, who moved that Col. R. S. Hill take the chair, which was unanimously agreed to. S. M. Pegg was invited to act as Secretary. The chairman, Col. Hill, stated that he sup 'posed the object of the meeting was for the purpose of taking into consideration the impor? tance of draining the lands of Rocky River from Majors' Shoal upward as far as necessary to guard the people against the dangerous re? sults of malaria, which has visited so many sec? tions of our country since the lands on our rivers aud creeks have been allowed to fill up, thereby causing the dangerous result of sick? ness, besides depreciating the value of these lands to an extent that they have in many in? stances been rendered worthless. On motion of Mr. Joseph B. Moore, a list was made of the land-owners interested, to? gether with the number of acres owned by each, when it was found that there was near one thousand acres owned by the parties inter? ested. This, however, was only a rough esti? mate?the exact amount many think upon a survey will reach fifteen hundred. Able and interesting remarks were made by Messrs. James B. Moore, R. S. Bailey, T. W. Harrison, James A. Keown, Maj.. W. W. Humphreys and Capt. W. D. Evins. The two latter spoke at some length upon the law touching the case, and also upon the impor? tance of draining lands both for healthful aud pecuniary purposes. On motion of Capt. Evins, a committee of five was appointed by the chair, who were charged with the duty of ascertaining the number of acres and the sanitary condition of the stream from Majors' Shoal upward as far as necessary, say to Drayton Stringer's on the Little Beaverdam ; also, to examine the Big Beaverdam, and to report a plan to an ad? journed meeting, which was fixed for Saturday, 2Gth inst. All the land-owners and all inter? ested in good health are requested to be present at the next meeting. The committee appointed by the chair is composed of the following gentlemen : Capt. W. D. Evins, James A. Keown, S. Bleck ley, James B. Moore and R. S. Bailey. On motion, the editors of the Intelligencer and Conservator were asked to give a place in their papers for the publication of these pro? ceedings. The meeting then adjourned to meet again on the 26th inst. R. S. HILL, Chairman. S. M. Pegg, Secretary. ? R. R. Hemphill, Esq., of the Abbeville Medium, has been elected Captain of the "Ab? beville Rifle Club," a new organization intend? ed to promote the martial spirit aud social en? joyment of the young men of Abbeville. We congratulate the Captain upon his honors! ? Gen. J. B. Kershaw has accepted the in? vitation of the Palmetto Guards of Charleston to deliver the centennial oration on South Car? olina Day, 27th of June, 1S76. J Our Texas Correspondence. Dallas, Texas, June 13,1875. Dear Intelligencer : If there is any place for writing from which on Sunday a semi-relig? ious traveler ought to be excused, I struck it when I got to Dallas. The glare of gas from the wide-open saloons; the eager crowds that are seeking the inviting portals ; the clink of glasses and of billiard balls, and the evidences of gayety and festivity on every side are well calculated to make one lose their reckoning, and forget that this is the day set apart for rest and worship. Don't suppose though that this is any worse than any of the many other new cities that have sprung up on the western fron? tier. The population of these cities is com? posed in great part of men who cut loose from their old moorings to seek in new fields more propitious fortune than their old homes gave them. Freed from the restraints of old asso? ciations and old obligations, and deprived of home influences, they embrace pleasure in any form that she presents herself. They are not bad at heart; at least not more so than their brothers in more sanctimonious communities. They contribute liberally to the support of churches, only asking that they may be al? lowed to have their own way about attending them. From the number of spire3 that I see pointing heavenward, I should say that in church buildings at least Dallas would com? pare favorably with any other city of its size in the We3t. It is a beautifully located city, and has enough snap and goaheaditiveness to make it in time what its people are fond of calling it, "The Chicago of the Southwest.' Being situated at the intersection of the Texas Pacific and the Texas Central Railroads, fuid with as fertile a surrounding country as God has bestowed upon man, there is no reason why the predictions of those who prophecy great things for her in the future should not be realized. "The year of jubilee has come," is the excla? mation of hope realized that is going up from the farmers throughout this whole section. Never before in the recollection of the oldest of them has the earth borne so bounteous a crop of wheat. It is now being Larvested, and the yield is even greater than it was estimated at when standing on the ground. This county is thirty miles square, and I have heard some of the leading commission merchants conclude their calculations with the statement that the surplus yield in it alone would amount to one million bushels. The most of this grain finds its way to market in the form of wheat?the grinding being done at extensive merchant mills in this city and in other parts of the county. Corn, cotton, oats and barley are a3 promising as they can be. The corn only re? quires oue more good rain in the next three weeks to insure a full crop. The cotton started off badly in the spring, but the hot days and frequent showers of May have brought it up to its usual standard at this time in the season. Iu consequence of the great failure made last year, a large number of planters turned their attention to wheat, so the acreage of cotton as compared with last year is much reduced. Of the crop of 1873 there was shipped from this depot 29,300 bales. The shipments of the crop of 1874 have so far only reached about 16,000 bales. j It was a great pleasure last week to be greet ; ed with the old familiar face of the Intelligen j ccr, bearing date the 3rd instant. Right nobly do you sustain yourself against the truckling sheets that seek to throw the mantle of obliv* ion over the heinous offences of Gov. Cham? berlain in the days when robbery and rapine ran riot in the land. The honest people of South Carolina, I can well conceive, may prop? erly condone their sins iu part after the culprit shall have shown fruits meet for repentance! but in the interest of justice, humanity, of civil liberty they should never be forgotten. Cham? berlain is smart and is playing his hand with all the adroitness of the polished trickster. Having floated ou the high tide of malignity and oppression with wealth and place, he is now trying to keep himself on the top wave of the ebb-tide of concord and fraternization so as to reach a haven of respectability and social position. If the people of South Carolina are true to themselves and to their glorious past, he will never find it within her borders. By the way, the telegraph has just given us an account of the little b'dlct-douxxng between Gov. Chamberlain aud Gov. Porter. Did it oc? cur to you that they were both a little "too I previous" in their history in speaking of our forefathers laying the foundations of American ; Independence at Bunker Hill, when the fact is the idea of independence had not at that time entered the head of the most pronounced rebel among them ? j Texas is preparing to hold a constitutional I convention in the fall to throw off the incubus that was placed upon her in 1869 by just such fellows as Leslie, Whittemore, Corbin, Cham? berlain, ct id omne genus. The present organic law is in many respects a monstrosity, aud has many provisions that check enterprise aud progress. A change is imperative and will no doubt be thorough. The population of Dallas, I learn, is about 14,000. The city is lighted with gas, and sup? plied with street cars. A New York company has a proposition now before the city council to furnish the city, at remarkably cheap rates, with water from the Trinity river. Just in the suburbs of the city are the race-track and grounds of the Texas Blood Stock Association. The spring races closed on yesterday. A large crowd was in attendance during the week, and many shekels changed owuero. Horses are a cheap commodity here?that is the native, prairie-raised horses. A good enough riding pony, saddle and bridle cau be bought for $25. If opportunity preseuts, probably you may hear again from TRAVELER. ? The storm of Wednesday afternoon, lGth inst., was quite severe in Bickens County, de? molishing fencing, prostrating trees and dam? aging the growing crops. The accompanying hail demolished glass windows exposed, and did serious injury to the wheat, corn and cot? ton crops. ? An intelligent Ohio jury recently returned a verdict in this style: "We, the jury in this case, give our verdict of not guilty, but would advise the parents of the culprit to keep him at home hereafter, in order that he may not be guilty of the same offense again." ? The anniversary address before the litera? ry societies of Erskine College will be deliver? ed on Wednesday, 7th of July, by Rev. J. C. l?den, of Greenville. The alumni address will be delivered by J. K. G. Nance, Esq., of Newber ry, on Wednesday night. 1 Arrested and Discharged. Adam Crews, the'son of Joe Crews, was ar? rested in Columbia on Saturday last, charged with the murder of Dr. E. C. Shell, I of Laurens County. He was committed to jail, and remained there until Monday mom- j ing, when he was brought before Judge Mackey under a writ of habeas corpus, and released up on his own recognizance in the sum of $300 to appear at the September term of the Lau- j rens Court. It appears that the warrant was j considered defective by Judge Mackey, since the attestation was not made in due form, and ' the body of the affidavit charged homicide, when the endorsement on it was murder. The release of the prisoner upon these legal tech? nicalities should have been unconditional, in order that a proper warrant might at once is? sue ; but it is very plain that this mockery of justice was intended to assist the prisoner, who will not be forthcoming at the time designated, unless the evidence against him has been sup? pressed by the potent magic of his illustrious sire. Judge Mackey may inveigh against the newspaper press for exposing criminals and be? rating scoundrels, but he cannot reconcile the position he has assumed with common sense and a due regard for the laws of the country. If there is no legal ground upon which the af? fidavit can rest, as alleged by his Honor, where? fore was the prisoner made to answer a solemn charge based upon illegal grounds ? The times are out of joint when the prison doors are swung open so easily. ? Rev. J. K. Mendenhall has removed from Columbia to Greenville, where correspondents will address him hereafter. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on the 17th of June, 1875, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. E. Z. Brown, Mr. C. M. HALL and Miss MATTIE J. WILLIAMS, all of Anderson County. NOTICE. Calhoun Guards, Company "L," Orr's Regi? ment of Rifles. The members of this Company are request? ed to meet at Anderson C. H. at 10 o'clock a. m., on Saturday, the 3rd day of July next, at which hour the roll of the Company will be called, the object being to account for all ics members?whether living or dead. If living, their place of residence; if dead, when, how? whether killed in battle, or died from sickness or from wounds received in battle. Also, to ascertain the whole number of men killed in battle from the commencement to the end of tho war; the entire number of wounds receiv? ed by the Company during tho war; tho num? ber of limbs lost, and other information that may be thought proper by the Company whon it assembles. This meeting is called that the information above asked for may be obtained, thereby, en? abling us to represent the historical facts be? longing to our Company at the Survivors' McetiHg of Orr's Regiment Rifles at Walhalla on the 21st July next. JOHN B. MOORE. The Re-Union of Orr's Regiment of Rifles at Walhalla on July 21, IS75. Ninety Six, S. C, June 3,1875. The members of Orr's Regiment of Rifles are requested to meet at Walhalla on the 21st July next. It is earnestly desired that every member who can do so be present on that occa? sion, and bring with them any information in their possession that may assist in completing the rolls of tho compauies, that a full history of the Regiment may bo obtained, from the day of its organization to its surrender. Round trip tickets for one fare will be issued by tho G. & C. R. R. to all who desire to attend. Let mo urge it upon the members of the Regiment that they lay aside their respective callings for a day and attend this our tirst re? union. GEO. McD. MILLER, Late Colonel of Regiment. ;7W* It is Truly Wonderful, the variety and ingenuity of the conveniences for the desk and oliice?Pens of varied patterns, Inkstands possesssing numberless advantages, Letter Files, each one the best, Envelopes of size and qualities infinite. It is almost bewildering to enter the large Broad Street Store of Walker, Evan's it Cogswell, in Charleston, and see the number of these attractions. Here you find tho largest Stationery Stock south of Balti? more, and you only have two troubles?first, sufficient cash; and second, tho difficulty in deciding among the many things ottered, each equally suitable to your wants. N?T1CIL IWILL BE ABSENT from mv Office from the 27th of Juno to the 4th or July, inclu? sive. W. G. BROWNE, Dentist. June 24,1875 49 Competitive Examination. THERE will bo on MONDAY, tho 5th day of July, at my office, a free competitive examination of those who desire to avail them? selves of tho advantages offered by tho State in certain Scholarships in tho University of South Carolina. requirements. 1. Candidates for examination must bo fifteen ye:irs of ago. 2. They must give satisfactory evidence of good moral character. 3. They must bo examined in Orthography, Reading* Writing, mental and written Arith? metic, Geograph}', English Grammar and His? tory. Some knowledge of Algebra and Latin will also bo necessary for admission into the University. The final examination by tho State Board of Examiners will be held at the University, com? mencing Monday, October 4th, 1875. T1IOS. P. BENSON, County School Commissioner. Juno 24, 1875 49 2 Statement of Free School Funds. THE Trustees will find below the amount due each School District for this year : 1. Fork.$282 26 2. Pendlcton. 425 03 3. Garviu. 353 66 4. Brushy Creek. 130 93 5. Rock Mills. 117 77 6. Centreville. 7. Hopewell. 64 49 8. Williamstou. 31 93 9. Savannah. 139 39 10. Varennes. 11. Broadway.33S 25 12. Belton. 3 77 13. Dark Corner. - 14. Hall. 307 94 15. Martin. - 16. Honea Path. 221 75 17. Andexon. 453 08 The Free and Common Schools will be open? ed on July 5th, 1875. The Trustees will please not sign for more than the above amounts. THOS. P. BENSON, C. S. C. June 24, 1875 49 1 Tribute of Respect. At a regular communication of Williamston Lodge, No. 24, A.-. F.*. M.\, held May 20th, 1875, the following resolutions were adopted 1 "Whekeas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our wurthy brother, VV. B. ELROD, -who departed this fife at his residence near Golden Springs, in Anderson County, on the 11th day of May last, and who was a worthy member of this Lodge, and a consistent member of the M. E. Church; and whereas, we have reasons to believe that he has been raised to the Temple not made by1 hands, eternal in the heavens. Therefore, be it 1. Resolved, That in the death of Era W. B, JSlrod, our Fraternity has lost a worthy mem? ber and citizen. 2. That we duly sympathize with the widow and family of said deceased brother in their irreparable loss, and commend them to the God of tho widow and fatherless. 3. As a respect to departed worthy a page of our Record Rook be inscribed to' hist?eraory? 4. That these proceedings be published in the Anderson Intelligencer, and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of said deceased brother. J. M. RICHARDSON, Chm'n. New Advertisements. UffcATT A mrV'TC wanted to sell "The JjUVlX JQXKEiM JLD People's Common Sense Medical Adviser." It is tho cheapest book ever published; 885 pages, over 250 illustrations, ?1.50. Thousands buy it at sight who could not be induced to purchase the high* priced books treating of Domestic Medicine. Unlike oth* er books sold through agents this work is thoroughly ad" vertbvid throughout North America. This fact, together with the large size, elegant appearance, and niaay new features of the book, causes it to sell more rapid)> thao any work ever published in this country. Those of my agents who have had experience in selling books, say that in all their previous canvassing they never met with ?uch success or made so large wages, as 'since commencing the sale of my work. For terms and territory, address (inclo? sing two postage stamps and stating experience) E. V, PIERCE, M. D., World's Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y. Note. ?Mark envelope "For Publishing Dep't."_ ACTIVE CANVASSING AGENTS Wanted in every city and district in the State of South Carolina to solicit for the Mobile Life Insurance Co, OF MOBILE, ALA. A SOUND, RELIABLE AND PROGRESSIVE south? ERN COMPANY. Address, giving references, H. M. FRIEND, Secretary, Mobile, Ala. Meropn Z'B only known anc M3E lor ireatmen ran Dr. J. C. BECK, 112 John St., Cincinnati, 0. Speedily cured by DR. BECK'S only known and iure Remedy. NO CHARGE lor treatment until cured. Call on or address fhnn A WEEK guaranteed to Male and Female Agent* \ I /in their locality. Costs NOTHING to try it. Par (Dil ticulars Free. ? " " P. 0. VICKERY & CO., Augusta, Me. Advertiser's Gazette! A Journal of Information for Advertisers. Edition, 9,600 cop? ies. Published weekly. Terms, $2 per annum, in advance. FIVE SPECIMEN COPIES (DIFFERENT DATES) TO ONE ADDRESS FOR 25c Office No. 41 Park Row, New York, GE0. P. KOWELL & CO., Editors and Publishers. SAVE YOUR LABOR. Something New for Farmers ! THE undersigned has purchased the right of ROD EN'S IMPROVED CULTIVATOR for Anderson and Oconee Counties, and invites the attention of farmers to this unrivalled im? plement, which has been thoroughly tested by many parties in this section, and given entire satisfaction. Farm rights are sold at Five Dol? lars, and can be procured of any of the agents named below, or from the undersigned. Town? ship rights can be obtained also. Attention is directed to the annexed certificates. ? W. J. HIX, Fair Play, S. C. CERTIFICATES. Pendleton, May 25,1875. To the Farmers of Anderson and Oconee Counties: Believing by the use of improved labor-saving machines the interest of farmers can best be.advanced, I herewith take pleasure in reeomraending the Roden Improved Culti? vator, owned by Mr. W. J. Hix, as an imple? ment worthy of their consideration. I have seen it work, and have worked it myself, and I have no hesitation in saying that it surpasses anything of the kind I have ever used. As a cultivator of corn and cotton it cannpt bo equalled. It is just what the farmers need. One hand and horse can do the work of two hands and horses. Respectfully, RICHARD W. SIMPSON. Anderson, May 26,1875. W. J. Hix, Esq.?Dear Sir: We have been using one of your Roden's Improved Cultiva? tors, and are well pleased with its performance. We used it in bedding land for cotton, making the prettiest beds we ever saw for four feet rows iu two rounds, or four furrows. We used two Twisters in bedding, and found the draft light for one horse. We also used it for cover? ing corn with two small Bull-Tongues or Go? phers, which done the work beautifully, leav? ing a pretty, narrow ridge for the corn to como up on. Have not as yet used it in the cultiva? tion of crops, but are confident it will give en? tire satisfaction. Our Germans, who are noted for fine plowing, are highly pleased with it af? ter using it. Yours, with respect, B. F. CRAYTON & SONS. Mountain Creek, May 3!, 1875. This is to certify that I have used Roden's Improved Cultivator, and am well pleased with its performance. In the first plowing of corn, I used the bull tongue on the front and the twister in* the rear, and it did the work beau? tifully, excelling anything I have ever tried. In tho second plowing, used two round shov? els, and was equally pleased. A medium sized mule drew the plow with perfect ease. I be? lieve that its facility in working cotton will prove equally satisfactory. F W. G. WATSON. AGENTS. Anderson?Reed & Stephens, B. F. Crayton & Sons, and W. b. Watson & Co. belton?Georgo W. Cox. Store vi lle?T. L. Clinkscales. Pendleton?G. G. Richards. Walhalla?Jonn F. Thompson. Mountain Creek?W. G. Watson. Varennes?C. S. Mattison. June 3, 1S75 46 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. John L. Hammond, Executor, against Goorge W. Hammond, Adelia C. Todd, et al.?Cbm plaim to sell lands, marshal assets, relief, <?c. THE Creditors of tho late Herbert Ham? mond, deceased, aro horeby notified to present and prove their demands before me on or by iho 10th day of September next, or be barred all interest and benefit under the decree made nr to be made in tho above stated case. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate, Juno 9, 1875 48 Fresh Arrival of Mountain Beeves and Mutton. WE have commenced tho BEEF MARKET in earnest, and will do all wo can to have good BEEF and "MUTTON every day in the mar? ket, and as soon as we can get Beef from the mountains, we will furnish as good as can be had in the State. All we ask is a trial. Market price, 3 to 124c. per pound: Average price 7 cents. WHITE & HOLDEN. June 3,1875 46 3m CLOTHING! A GOOD line of Clothing, for sale cheap by TOWERS & BROYLES.