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JAS. A. HOYT, E. B. MURRAY, Editors. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.-Two Dollars per annum, and One Dollar for six months. Subscriptions are not tak?n for a less period than six mouths. Liberal deductions made to clubs of ten or more subscribers, RATES OF ADVERTISING.?On* Dollar per equ&re ot one inch for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square Tor subsequent insertions lewt Han threo mouths. No advertisement counted, less than a souare. Liberal contracts will be made with t>hose wishing to ?dvertise for three, six or twelve- months. Ad? vertising by contract must be confined to the im? mediate ousiness of th6 firm or individual contrac? ting. Obituary Notices exceeding five lineSj Tributos of Respect, and all personal communication* or matters of indlvidhai interest, will be charged for at advertising rates. Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notice* of a religions character, are respectfully solicited, and' will be inserted gratis. THURSDAY MOANING, JULY 29, 1875. The Palmetto Sharp Shooters. It is proposed by Ex-Lieut. Richard Lewis, who was a gallant member of this command, to hold a re-union of the Palmetto Sharp Shooters at an early day. "We endorse the proposition, and feel certain that it will evoke a hearty response from every quarter. Spartanburg is the most central point for the various companies, being accessible by rail? road to the entire regiment, and we think Thursday, 26th of August, would be a suita? ble time for the meeting. The Reform Faroe?An Interlude. The trial of Nilea G. Parker ended last week in a verdict of $75,000 for the State, which is the value of the coupons traced directly to his hands. What view the jury took of Ladd's testimony in regard to the division of the spoils has not trans? pired. Perhaps the statement of Parker to Laud was regarded as the naked truth, but the others were not on trial,, and never will be. But what does the verdict signify, after all this parade and exhaus? tive effort?. Will the State recover a sin? gle dollar? The sureties of Parker were released by the Attorney-General, when such a brilliant discovery was made as that one of them was foreman of the jury. The Ex-Treasurer languishes yet in du? rance vile, awaiting the preparation of a suitable inventory of his goods and chattels. He will surely fix things so that the verdict against him v. ill prove a nullity. Of what avail is a mere verdict, when the public robber is turned out of prison, and his accomplices permitted to secrete the ill-gotten gains ? It may help to bolster the administration with unso? phisticated and uninformed persons out? side of the State, but we do not see how the people of South Carolina can be de? ceived by this pretence and sham. Look at the next development of these farcical proceedings. The remaining case against Parker was taken up the day after the verdict in the-coupon trial was rendered, which is a civil action for the recovery of ?28,000 brought by the Sink? ing Fund Commissioners. The money was paid to- Ex-Treasurer Parker on the 29th of May, 187^ and has not been , accounted for, as the law directs. After spending two days most uselessly, the action against Parker was formally dis? continued, and the jury congratulated upon their happy deliverance. In both cases, the process, was on the eivil side of the Court, for the recovery of moneys fraudulently misapplied and embezzled. The criminal law was not invoked in either case, and there was no danger of Parker finding his way into the Penitentiary, where he and his con? federates belong. Such a course might have resulted in extraordinary develop? ments, implicating many persons now regarded as honest reformers! We re? gard the entire proceedings as a mere farce of the thinnest material?light, gauay and transparent: It is vain to suppose that Parker will be brought to answer for his. crimes un- j der a criminal action. If he does not make good his exit from the State, is he not protected from further molestation by a convenient statute, which debars such proceedings after the lapse of two years succeeding his retirement from office? In the meanwhile, what has become of Gov. Chamberlain? His absence from the State at this juncture of affairs is not entirely compatible with that inflexible devotion to the duties of his office, which he can so glibly declare in smoothly worded messages and letters. More than a month has elapsed sinco ho went away to instruct the youth of Connecticut, and he must have ceased to study the finan? cial problem now afflicting the people of South Carolina. The Parker trial in its various phases and tho failure of Hardy Solomon's banking institution are sub? jects for his profound contemplation, yet he is missing it all. His faithful organ (see circulars in another column) grinds the right tune, however, and declares that "substantial justice" is being meted ?ut to republican ex-officials. Wo fail to perceive that punishment has followed misfeasance in office, and that "the party" has parsued the culprits with any great vigor. It may be that we are "entirely partisan." yet it docs seem that Leslie is still defiant, that Parker is in a fair way to be releasod from confinement, and that tho rogues of the pastaro practically shielded by the present administration. It is a lame and miserable farce! The real work of bringing public robbers to justice has not yet begun in South Caro? lina. ? ? ??? First Male of Cotton. There is always much interest among farmers to know when and where the first bale of cotton is received each year. It may surprise many to learn that this wonder has already made its appearance. On the 13th of July inst., a four hundred ponnd bale was received in the city of New Orleans, La., from St. Landry Parish, in the same State. It was class-1 ed middling, fair to fair, a new classifica? tion, and sold for twenty-five cents per I pound. Five new bales arrived in the same city on the 15th inst., showing the crop to- be a month earlier in opening out West this year, as the first bale was sold in New Orleans last year on the 12th of August. This early opening in Texas at least is not a favorable sign, as by the report from the Department of Agricul? ture, it may be supposed to be a forced opening from drought or caterpillars, j which will cut short the yield. This re- j port shows an encouraging state of the crop, and therefore may be taken as an indication of a full yield. The prospect is therefore rather discouraging as to ) prices, and as a consequence we find that futures are ranging from 14J et*, in July to only 15 3-16 in June next. ORR'S REGIMENT OF RIFLES. THE RE-UNION AT WALHALLA* AN IMSIUN'SU tJATHEUlXCi. The ro-union- of Orr's Regiment of Rifles- at "Walhalla: on Wednesday, 21st of July, was a decided success. The thronging memories of the past seomcd to inspirit the veteran survivors, and tho exchange of cordial greetings between them showed the amity and concord which existed among tho members of this famous command. Many of the survivors were meeting for the first time since the bloody drama of the late war closed at Appomattox, and it was a touch? ing scene to witness the fraternal re? union of men whose deeds of valor were once the admiration of tho civilized world. Ten year's devotion to peaceful pursuits, struggling with adversity and with the disadvantages by which they have been surrounded, has not effaced the warmth and enthusiasm towards each other of the men who stood shoul? der to shoulder in a gallant struggle for civil liberty, and in defence of an ever? lasting principle. Defeat and disaster bind them closer together in fraternal bonds, and their manly*eflforts since the war to become good and useful citizens exempts such men from the carping criticism of blind partisans and ignorant zealots. The object of this re-union was mainly of a social character, and to provide the means of preserving the records of the command. Its social pleasures and ben? efits were gratifying to every one in at? tendance, and were greatly enhanced by the presence of ladies and gentlemen from every section of the up-country, who were anxious to do honor to the occasion. The preservation of impor? tant records will occupy the attention of those with which the duty has been en? trusted, and we are pleased to know that the action of the Anderson companies will serve as a guide to the others in pre? paring a full and complete history of the command. The exercises of the day began with the formation of the Regiment at Bio mann's Hotel at 11 o'clock, under the officers last commanding, and marching thence in column of companies to Wie ber s Spring, which is situated in a grove, on the west side of the town. Col. G. MoD. Miller was in command of the survivors, and R. R. Hemphill, Esq., of the Abbeville Medium, acted as Adju? tant. Nearly two hundred and fifty men were in ranks, representing tho companies from Anderson, Abbeville and Pickens?nine in all. The compa? ny from Marion was not represented. At tne hoad of tho Regiment was a flag, borne by Sergt. R. Y. H. Lowry, which was originally presented by tue ladies of Charleston. This flag was afterwards exchanged for ono presented by Mrs. J. Foster Marshall, which was borne in the centre of the Regiment, and is the one recently forwarded from Atlanta. The march to the stand was exceeding? ly hot and dusty, reminding the veterans of similar experiences in more stirring times, when the end of the march was not so easily determined. The column was headed by the Walhalla Brass Band, a portion of whose members belonged to Orr's Regiment. Tho platform for the speakers was in an open place, and protected from the sun with green brushes overhead. The companies were massed in front of tho j stand, placing the members of the Reg ment in close proximity to tho speakers. The immense gathering of visitors sui*- i rounded the little circle of survivors, and eagerly sought positions to listen with advantage. A number of distin? guished members of Orr's Regiment and several invited guests occupied the stand, including Col. G. McD. Miller, Adjutant W. C. Keith, Col. J. Townes Robertson, j Col. F. E. Harrison, Col. J. W. Living? ston, Col. J. J. Norton, Col. J. S. Coth ran, Maj. John B. Moore, and otbors connected with tho command; Gen. ] Samuel McGowau, who commanded the Brigade to which Orr's Rillea wore at? tached ; and members of tho press, in- i eluding Mr. J. Calvin Hemphill, of the Abbeville Medium, who reportod the proceedings for the Charleston News and Courier; Mr. E. M. Taylor, of tho Grecn ville Daily News, and several others. The exercises wore opened with prayer by Rev. J. G. Law, of Walhalla, who invoked the blessing of Almighty God upon this meeting of former comrades asking His guidance and direction in all things, and earnestly praying that each and every survivor might enlist under the banner of the Cross, fighting tho good fight of Faith, and ultimately at? taining a blessed re-union beyond ihe skies. In brief and appropriate language, Col. Miller then welcomed the survi? vors, and introduced the first speaker, Adjutant W. C. Keith, who entertaiuod the audience for about thirty minutes. The address of Col. Keith was a finished production, in which he extended a hearty welcome to all, and alluded briefly in his opening remarks to the causes which led to the clash of arms, making the South a mil? itary camp for four years. Scarcely a house? hold or family that did nut feel the dire results of grim-visaged war, which swept away the youth and talent of tho country. It is a sacred duty to gather the records of heroism and courage so frequently exhib ited by the men of this and ?other com? mands, and though success did not crown their efforts, it is none the less a duty to transmit to posterity an enduring record of faithful service. Success is seldom the cri? terion of merit, and we should prove recre? ant to fallen comrades in allowing their deeds of valor to remain obscured and for? gotten. Fourteen years ago the men of this seetion rallied around the great civilian, who was their chosen leader, and organized a command which ranked with the foremost in intelligence, in native courage, in muscu? lar strength and in every attribute of man? hood. While history is read, their deeds will be remembered, and it would be a work of supererogation to enter upon details with which all arc so familiar. He reviewed the engagements in which Orr's Regiment par? ticipated, and extolled the gallantry of the rank and file under every discouragement and disaster. Rapidly sketching the condi? tion of the country since the surrender, with the South badly governed, groaning under high taxation, with ignorance and vice predominating in our several depart? ments of government, be claimed that the recuperative powers of our people were fitly j illustrated in the great progress made under adverse circumstances, and that a grand future was in store for the Southern people, I surpassing the palmiest days of her history in tiie past. He believed that slavery was u blot and incflbus upon our prosperity, dwarfing energy, fostering idleness, breed? ing indolence and enervating the people, lie agreed with old Capt. McCoy, of Marion, | who always met the news of fresh disasters in the West with the remark, "That there's life in the old land yet." The will, energy and endurance of the men who fought on the side of the Confederacy against such fearful odds will know no such word as fail, and their descendants will be trained in habits of industry and receive the benefits of a sound education in all the useful arts. Our present condition is anomalous, and will not last. The white race will govern this country, and those who contended against the world in a desperate struggle will find scope for their energies, which directed in peaceful pursuits will bring success and victory. With such a popula? tion, we have nothing to fear, and the pros? pect before us is encouraging, indeed. Our destiny is linked with the United States, and we are to live under and sustain this government. What more is needed than energy and perseverance? An application of those qualities which made us great in war to the pursuits of peace will again bring respect and honor to the Southern people. Those are our duties, and with the sun of prosperity shedding its effulgent rays upon this beloved land, so blessed with the most lavish gifts of nature, none can doubt the future or predict other than a glorious heri? tage for our posterity. Then, we can truly say, defeat in war has brought victory in peace, with the re-organization of a new civilization, fresh industries developed, and hidden resources made to yield their tribute to a genuine prosperity, making us bow in all humility to the wiser statesmanship of Heaven. This imperfect report of Col. Keith's address fails to render justice to his thoughtful and earnest utterances, which were frequently applauded, and were ex? ceedingly well-timed and appropriate to the occasion, Maj. John B. ffooro was the next speaker introduced. He was the first commander of Co. "L," oomposed of young men from Anderson County, and was subsequently promoted to Major. His speech began with a reference to the causes which brought about the war bo tweea the States, and to tho incidents connected with the raising of troops on the part of the Southern Confederacy. Alluding to the organization of volunteer commands, at the beginning of the strug? gle, Maj. Moore stated that Orr's Regi? ment of Rifles was mustered into service on the 17th of July, 1861, at ('amp Pick ens, (Sandy Springs,) under the com? mand of James L. Orr .as Colonel, J. Foster Marshall as Lieutenant Colonel and D. A. Ledbetter, as Major, with Liv? ingston, Perrin, Harrisou, the two Nor? tons, Miller, Fairlee, Hawthorne, Cox and Mooro as the commanding officers of the original companies. On tho 7th of September, the Regiment was transfer? red to Sullivan's Island, whero it re? mained until April, 1862, whore it was ordered to Virginia. The services of Col. Orr were demanded elsewhere, owing to his experience in civil government, and he resigned to accept the position of Con? federate States Senator with which the State had honored him. Before leaving the Regiment, so popular was Col. Orr as a military commander, that he had six? teen companies under his command at one time. The extra companies formed the nucleus of another Regiment, which was largely officered from the original ten companies of Orr's Regiment, and their first commander, Col. John V. Mooro, was a private in Co. "D," when he entered the service. This command honored their former comrades by tak? ing the name of "Second Rifles,'" and bravely discharging their duty through? out the war. Maj. Moore then rapidly traced tho Regiment after its arrival in Virginia, recounting the marches prior to the Seven Days Battles around Richmond, and dwelling at some length upon the fighting at Games' Mill, where this com? mand sullbrod most heavily, in its first engagement with the enemy. Hence, with succeeding events, the Second Bat? tle of Manassas, whero Cols. Marshall and Ledbetter fell; the fight at Ox Hill; tho inarch into Maryland; tho capture of Harper's Ferry ; the battle of Sharps burg; tho retreat into Virginia, anil the subsequent retirement of the army to Fredericksburg, where occurred another great battle, in which this command suf? fered intensely, and in which Gen. Gregg was mortall}7 wounded. Tho Regiment was then placed under Gen. McGowan, and in the spring fol? lowing the battle of Chancellorsvilie was fought, where Col. James M. Perrin lost his lifo, and tho command again met with heavy loss. Here, too, the immor Stonowall Jackson received his death wound. Tho speaker narated an inter? esting incident connected with Gen. Mc? Gowan, who was also badly wounded, and who on leaving tho field at Chan? cellorsvilie, came across one of his men desperately wounded, yet exposed to tho enemy's fire. Tho bleeding General raised tho prostrate soldior to Iiis arms, and carried him more than fifty yards to a place of comparative safety. The losses of the Brigade in this engagement were fearful, including the gallant Edwards, of tho Kith Regiment, who was killed while standing on the breast-works that lie bad taken from Ute enemy, and urging his men on to their duty. Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylav nia, Richmond and Petersburg received appropriate mention, and tho speaker alluded briolly to tho leading events since the surrender, closing with an ear nost entreaty to his brother-soldiers to exercise patienco and forbearance under existing evils, fully believing that peace, happiness and prosperity will yet bo so cured. Col. J. S. Cothran, of Abbeville, was the next speaker introduced, and said that he was not prepared to make a formal address ; only wanted to talk with the old Hilles. The subject was too big for an hour's speech. This meeting is not a political re-union, but a voluntary assembly of straggling survi? vors of a once glorious regiment, who meet to exchange views with each other and light their battles o'er again. When Capt. Sulli? van proposed to have a re-union, it met with his hearty approbation, for he desired to look once again upon the faces of the men with whom he was at one time so familiar. Fourteen years ago, within cannon sound, Orr's Regiment was organized at Sandy Spring?, and the world might be challenged to produce a finer body of men. Never did Scottish chieftain send out his cross and bring together a nobler set of patriots. Wo were organized by one not claiming to be a soldier, and yet the impress of Col. Orr was felt until the close of the war. He was the finest, disciplinarian 1 ever knew, and the command was fortunate in having him as a leader. Peace to his ashes and honor to his memory. Then came the gallant Marshall, a brave gentleman, who was followed by a succes? sion of officers, embracing a long and fated lisl. At tho Second Manassas, when Mar? shall was shot down, Lieut. Junkin seized the colors, planted the flag in front of the regiment, and said, "Rally to the front, men, and avenge the death of your Colonel!" It was a sublime spectacle. Then the intrepid, noble-souled Ledbetter, whose bravery was only equalled by his modesty, yielded up Iuh life. Then came the noble James M. Perrin, and need 1 say more than that be was a chevalier without shame and without reproach, lie fell at Chancellorsvilie under that fiag, where every single member of the color guard had fallen. Alfred Wardlaw seiged the colors, rushed to the front, and was shut in the head. Puckctt then took the flag, anil was shot down. When I was wounded and sent to the hospital, 1 found Col. Perrin calm and serene as a Christian should be. He called tue to him and asked me to read the fourteenth chapter of John, "III my Father's house arc many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. 1 go to prepare a place for yon." And thus did the gallant, the generous, the Christ inn gentleman die as he bad lived. Then the fearless Madden, brave to the core, who was never wounded or sick, and these wen- the i only causes to k?ep Madden from the baltle ! field. II?', too, f ll a*, the bead uf I he cutu ' mand. I These were the great men of Orr's Regi? ment?"noisy fame claimed them as her own." But there were rive hundred men or more in that regiment, who were brave us the bravest. The unfilled braves, who are too numerous to mention, and many of them filling unknown graves, yet not un? wept. There arc desolate homesteads around here, where the gray-haired sire is sitting at the fireside, lamenting the loss of his gallant boy, ami the aged mother, voiceless in her grief, that her Reuben and her Benjamin were taken. These were the men whoso names should he cherished and their deeds of valor preserved. Years are speeding away, and we have gone through other trials and tribulations. But what dnei all this teach ? "We can de? rive the greatest lessons, showing that cour? age, fortitude and patience will redeem any people. Haven't we had exemplars ? There is our grent Hector, the immortal Lee, who always led to victory, and wdio always achieved success when success was attaina? ble. He whom God in His Providence, for our encouragement, allowed -o survive the war, that we, profiting by his example, might derive inspiration from his unselfish conduct and unflinching integrity. His mission fulfilled, God railed him away. But be is not dead?never 1 Stonewall Jackson dead?never! Such men never die; they live forever! Listen to Gen. Lee's voice, saying, "Go to your homes; make as good citizens as you were good soldiers." His hand is pointing to the path of dutv?"Patience, natieuce, patience, for all will yet be well." " The pathos and eloquence of Col. Cothran made a deep impression upon Iiis hearers, who felt that his earnest, glowing language came .from the heart of a true and gallant soldier. Many an eye glistened with tear? drops a5; lie described the scenes so familiar to the survivors, and many a heart went out to the speaker for his splendid tribute to tho "untitled braves." Col. Miller then introduced "tho gal? lant, whole-souled and nobled-hearted Gen. Mc.Gowan," who was received with much enthusiasm. Ho spoke eloquent? ly and grandly, inspiring all with nobler conceptions of duty. Addressing his former comrades, Gen. Mc.Gowan said: It is good for us to be here. It is now ton long, weary years since the surrender at Appomattox?a decade of suffering, and it is natural and proper that the sur? vivors of the war should occasionally havo such re-unions as this. They are pleasant, they are proper, and they may be made useful. Such meetings as the present are well nigh all that is left us. Tho cause for which we fought?a sepa? rate government for the South?was not triumphant. The incipient government under whose banners we marched went down, and in consequence no power ox ists to reward tho poor Confederate sol? dier for his toils and sufferings and hero? ism. His condition is that of orphanage. The government for which he struggled cannot honor and reward with pensions the survivors, nor gather up tho scattorcd dead into imposing cemeteries, and erect over them splendid monuments to their heroism. The Confederate dead lie in lonely and unknown graves, from the Rio Grande to Gettysburg, for the most part without monuments to mark tho placo where they lie; but not without love? '?Sleep, anpels, hither from the skle?, Thero is no lovelier spot uf ground Than where defeated valor liea, By mourning beauty crowned." The toils and sufferings of the Confed? erate soldiers were great, but they havo nono of tho rewards usually enjoyed by a patriotic citizeu-soldiery. On the con? trary, their struggle was considered re? bellious, and their efforts;, instead of honors and rewards, to deserve rather that punishment which was thought ne? cessary to mako "treason odious." No public hospitals rise in the land for the purpose of caring for tho maimed and disabled in the war. On all sides may? be seen heroes with empty sleeves, or hobbling about on one leg?actually jost? ling and struggling in the dust and heat of activo life lor bread. The spectacle is a sad one; I novor see it but mv heart is touched. This forlocn, uncared-for con? dition of the poor Confederate soldier should only bind us the closer together. It reflects back and gives an increased interest and sadnoss to the great struggle in which they followed their honest con? victions, ana fought with heroism and fell without dishonor. My comrades, if our services in that war deprive us of all else, we have left to us, at least, tho con? sciousness of rectitudo and tho pure gleasure of such re-union as this. The eart is still untrammelled. Let us mako tho most of this privilege. Lot us in peace and in quiot, without malice or hatred to any, hold sweet converse one with another, talk over the past with all its hopes and fears, joys ami sorrows ; recount the stories of the bivouac and camp-lire, and as wo pass, drop a silent tear ovor the sweet memory of some comrade whom wo buried on the battlo ficld, and recall the long marches and bloody battles in which we suffered and struggled, hungered and toiled, and fought and bled together. Here, at least, as at tho parsonage of tho "Deserted Village," "The broken soldier, kindly bade to stay, Sat by the firo ami talked the night away; Wept o'er bio wounds, or tales uf sorrow done, Shouldered his crutch and showed how fluids were won." But, my friend, you must allow mo to mako one remark: This re-union of old soldiers is not intended, and wo must not allow it to havo the effect of rekind? ling again the old fires of strife, lly no means. This meeting is only a social and kindly renewal of old ties, associa? tions and' friendship. It is well occa? sionally to recur to first principles?to recall the past and tako our reckoning. It sustains our solf-respeet. The soldier who did his duty in times of war was not actuated by malice, and is always ready to do his duty in times of peace. It is not the soldier who has smolt gun-pow dor, but the selfish politician, whowishos to perpetuate strife- botween tho parties to the lato contost. Tho truo soldier is always just, liberal and mugnanimous. If the difficulties between tho sections had boon left to tho soldiers at Appomat? tox, tho "bloody chasm" would havo been crossed at onco by an improvised pontoon bridge, tho work of both armies. Wo aro now all one people, and able to remain so. Tho fates havo so decreed it; and it is the part of good sense, good policy and humanity itself, that wo should labor to bo in fact what wo aro in theory, one people! I am ono of those who believo that tho lino of duty lies in tho direction of conciliation in all things consistent with truth, honor and self respect. Tho war is ovor, and gentle peace returning. The ora of good feeling is at band, Good omens aro in tho air. It is the season of centennials. Tho day is breaking. Let every ono who was a good soldier in tho past do his best, as a good citizen in the future, to create kind and fraternal relations between tho sec? tions, and to maintain that mutual re? spect, which alone can make tho condi? tion of tho South, as a part of tho Gov? ernment, tolerable to a defeated, but proud and high-spirited people. Gen. McGowau said that ho was not entitled to participate with Orr's Regi iment, for their glory was all their own. His first connection* with them was on tho hottost day ho ever saw, except last Saturday, whim he met them at .Smith's Farm on the Chickahominy on the -3rd of June, isiU. He was then Colonel of tho Twelfth Regiment, and was brigaded with them at that time. Afterwards, ho sustained the nearer relation of Brigadier General, and from thonco commanded them. No regiment in Lee's army did more, struggled harder or labored more zealously. Ho re:itl an extract from tho report of Gen. (iregg, on the battle of Gaines' Mill, which showed that Orr's Regiment carried 597 men into action, and it did not exceed live minutes until tin? com? mand was wrecked, having SI killed and 'S~> wounded. His own report of the cel? ebrated angle at Spottsylvania on the 4th of May, 1WJ4, did much credit to the Rifles." It was here Gen. MeGowan de? scribed nil impressive sight, where the chaplain Rev. Mr. Mulialy wont into bat? tle with the regiment, and prayed with the men as they went. He declared that the old Brigade were not excelled by tho Tenth Legion of Caesar, the famous Ten Thousand of Zenophon, or tho grand army of Napoleon in Italy. At the con? clusion of his speech, Gen. McGowan gave some interesting statistics, showing that fearful carnage resulted in that com? mand, and said that at the surrender there were more scars thau bayonets. Col. Miller then directed the flag-bear? ers to como forward, when ho made a short*xplanation concerning both stands of colors. Tho ilag borne by Serg't. Lowry was presented by the ladies of Charleston through I. W. Hayne, Esq., and was received by Col. Orr, who gave it to the charge of Lowry. It is mado of white and blue silk, and is inscribed, "First Regiment Rides, S. C. Vols. Oct. 1st, 1861." A Palmetto tree in the centre was cut from tho bridal dresss of the wifo of ono who was distinguished in tho Con? federacy, and who is now a minister of tho Gospel, Gen. Ellison Capers. This flag was borne by the regiment at Cold Harbor, Manassas, Ox Hill, Sharpsbuig aa'd other battles. It was afterwards ex? changed for tho one borne by Mr. Bell, which was presented by Mrs, Col. Mar? shall, who desired to keep tho flag under which her gallant husband fell. This was carried into tho fight at Chancellors? vilie, after which time Gen. Leo ordered that regimental colors were to bo re? placed with battle-flags. It was sent to the Soldier's Home in Richmond, whero it was subsequently found by Mr. Ro? mero, of Atlanta, from whom it was re? cently obtained by Col. Miller. Col. Cothran offered resolutions of thanks to Mrs. Marshall for the use of the original flag on this occasion, and to Mr. Romero and others for the assistance rendered in preserving the last flag. R. R. Hcmphill, Esq., from the com? mittee appointed to suggest a plan for the safe keeping of the regimental colors, submitted a resolution to give the flag to the custody of Col. Miller until further orders. Tho resolutions were unani? mously adopted. The arrangement made in reference to the preservation of records was then an? nounced. The companies are to report to a committee, consisting of Adjutant Keith, Col. Miller and Maj. Moore, who will consolidate the rocord, and deposit a I copy at each Court Houso. Dinner was next announced, and the members of the Regiment were marched to tho tables, which formed a square, and tho orators, invited guests, widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, together with tho officers, woro asked to occupy the inside of tho square. Tho dinner was excellent and abundant, and the best of order prevailed. The outsiders waited patiently until the survivors got their rations, and then tho crowd was invited to participate, which needed not to be re? peated. It was an order executed with military promptness, which wo imagine was solely caused by tho semi-martial character of the occasion. The attendance was variously estimat? ed, but we think there was about twenty - fivo hundred present, and all seemed to enjoy the time without becoming wearied and impationt. Naught occurred to mar its harmony and pleasure, and tho re? union of Orr's Rifles will always bring back fond and pleasing recollections when memory dwells upon the scene. Bleeding. This is a term used In tho political world to signify that ono having the power of making appointments to office requires bis appointees to pay a sum to? wards somo object for which ho wishes to raise money. The following.cireulars show that the Union-Herald is supported by such a system, and that no less a por sonago than Gov. Chamberlain is tho one who does the bleeding of the various offi? cials for the support of this paper. These circulars, though carefully worded, show what they mean, and were sent to all the Tresurers, Auditors, itc. This shows why it is necessary for every ollicor under the State government to receive a large salary?he has to divide his salary to support every bantling tho adminis? tration chooses to adopt. These circulars were sent only to those in whom tho ad? ministration could trust, and thcreforo it has been difficult for us to obtain a copy, showing that it was not intended that the public should be initiated iuto the prac? tices of tho party of yrcat moral ideas, j but as wa think it is tho duty of tho pub? lic journalist to enlighten tho massos upon tho practices of the times wo have secured these secret documents and pro poso bringing them to the light of day. Tho following circular was enclosed in tho ono below and the two sent together: Columbia, S. C, April 5, 1S75. Tho Dailv Union-Herald is tho only Republican?daily?now published in the SUito. The income from subscription and advertising is not sufficient to defray its necessary expensos. Since last sum? mer it has been supported by a very few gentlemen, who have mado up tho defi? ciency in its recipts, in order that thero might bo ono Republican paper at the capital. It is now necessary that others should assume a part of this burden, and I do not hesitate to say that I consider it thedutvofall who receive benefit and profit from official position under tho Republican party to aid in sustaining this paper. I am williug to contiuuo to do this mvself, but 1 cannot do it all. Tho Union-Herald will bo at all times the champion of honesty and reform. When over it fails to bo such I shall ask no man to support it. It is essential to tho prosperity of tho Stato and tho exist once of tho Republican party that it should be no longer the party of extrava? gance and corruption. It must support and demand an honest administration or it must and will go down. In this work no agency is more potent than tho pross. I want no personal organ. I am committed to reform, in success or defoat, and tho Union-Herald will not seek to advance my individual fortunes but tho fortunes of the honest wing of the Republican party against tho jobbers and Swiss mercenaries who arc still seeking to prolong their power. In my judgment every true Republi? can is bound to sustain such a paper, and I know of no more legitimate method of advancing the cause of reform in South Carolina than by sustaining the Union Herald. Other papers are doing good service, but a Republican paper can reach and in? fluence many who will not bo reached by other papers, and no Republican does his duty by tho Stato or his party who fails, according to his means and opportuni? ties, to support such a paper. D. II. CHAMBERLAIN. Columbia, S. C, April 7, 1S75. I havo the honor to request a contribu? tion for the support of the Union-Herald. The reasons for that request are fully set forth in the enclosed circular of Gov Ciiambcrlain. It is hoped that you will readily re? spond to the request by forwarding to mo your contribution at your earliest convenience. Very respectfullv, Ac, F. Ii. CAKDOZO. For the Anderson Intelligencer. To the Palmetto Sharp-Shooters. I make an appeal to you, my fellow comrades, to have a re-union of our Reg? iment under tho direction of our Colonel. We should meet and mako a historic record of our old command for the re? spect and sacred reverence that is due mir brave and fallen comrades, to be handed down to posterity by their sad and bereaved widows and orphans as a rich legacy and heritage, and it ought to bo a pride and honor to the survivors to know a Regiment that has rendered its name so conspicuous and immortal, is not allowed to pass into utter obscurity and oblivion. If wo do not make a record and written history, we will, in the course of another generation, cease to exist. Tho gallant, noble and chival? rous Jenkins, Anderson, Kilpatrick, and other officers and privates of equal fame and renown, should be still cherished and endeared by us, and although their lives were sacrificed in a lost cause, their blood was shed uobly. So let tho green? est and freshest spots of our hearts and memories bo consecrated to theiri. I have the colors of our command, and I know it would be with pride and deep and emotional feelings for all of my "old comrades" to pay respect and iiomage to j it once more before they die, as a token of remembrance of their past deeds and heroism. I earnestly hope and pray that Maj. Humphreys, at Anderson, or Col. Walker, at Spartanburg, will take the initiatory step of a re-union. RICHARD LEWIS. Ex-Lieut. P. S. S. Bible Society. Pursuant to notice heretofore given, the first quarterly meeting of the Honea Path Bible Society was heid in the Baptist Church on the 25th inst. After a sermon by Rev. Edwin A. Bolles, District Su? perintendent American Bibie Society, followed by a sermon from Rev. A. C. Stepp, of tho Baptist Church, the Society was called to order, and, upon motion, Rev. A. C. Stepp was called to the Chair as President, pro tern. Rev. Mr. Bolles mado some explana? tory remarks with reference to the work as carried on by Bible Societies, and urged the people to bo diligent in this, the basis of all missionary work. The Secretary was then called upon, and read a report .which showed one hundred and thirty-two copies of the Bible had been sold and donated?valued at $36.65; and voluntary contributions amounting to $36.50 had been received to aid the Society in its work, sinco its organization in February last. A call was then mado for members of the Society, which resulted in somo additions thereto. Upon mo? tion, it was Resolved, That Rev. A. C. Stepp be in? vited to preach the Annual Sermon be? fore the Society on tho 12th September next, with Rev. S. P. II. Elwell as his alternate. Capt. J. J. Shirley was chosen to rep? resent this Society at the annual meeting of the County Bible Society at Anderson C. H. on the 26th September, 1S75, with Wm. Lee as alternate. The following churches are represented in the Society, viz.: Tho Baptist, Pres? byterian and Methodist Churches of Honea Path; Little River, by Capt. L. M. Trible; Broadmouth, by Stephen Latimer, Esq.; Barker's Creek, by R. N. Wright, Esq.; Shady Grove, by Capt. J. S. Acker; Mount "Bethel, bv W. J. Saviors, Esq., and Belton, by Dr. W. C. Brown. On motion of Capt. Trible, the Secreta? ry was instructed to forward u copy of tho proceedings of this meeting to tho Anderson Intelligencer, with a request for publication. Tho Society then adjourned to meet on tho 12th September next, at 11 o'clock a. m. A. C. STEPP, President, pro tern. Wm. Lee, Cor. Secretary. Union Meeting. The Union Meeting of the Third Union District of the Saluda Association will convene at the church at Mountain Creek on Friday before the fifth Sabbath in Au? gust next, and the following is the pro? gramme of exercises :? Friday.?Introductory sermon by El? der Baxter Hays on the Lord's Supper, followed by general discussion; after which an intermission of half an hour for refreshments. After an intermission, an essay by J. Belton Watson on the query, "Is there enough worship and spiritual exercise in our Union Meetings?" Free discussion, followed by half an hour spent in praise and devotion. Adjourn to meet at 10 o'clock on Saturday. Saturday.?Organization of the Sab? bath School Union. Sermon at 11 o'clock by Elder J. Scott Murray on the distinctive peculiarities of Baptists, followed by free discussion and intermission of half an hour for re? freshments. Essay by Elder J. R. Earlc on the query, ""What place does singing occupy in the worship of God ?" General discus? sion. ? Free discussion of the meaning and bearing of Matthew, iii, 15: "Thus it be cometh us to fulfil all righteousness." Opened by E. B. Murray. Time giveu for work of Sunday School Union. I Sunday? The Sunday school meeting, speeches and essays. At 11 o'clock missionary sermon and collection; preacher to be selected at that time by the pastor and deacons of the church. William Riley, Secretary, ? The National Convention of the Sons of Temperance in session at Prov? idence, R. I., rejected a resolution author? izing colored divisions and a colored grand division. ? Thomas Davis, Esq., who, for twen? ty-five years, was connected with the Greenville and Columbia and South Carolina railroad, departed this life, on Friday night, from paralysis. ? Mrs. Jane T. Butler, who died in Greenville a few days ago, had in her veins truly noble American blood. She was the daughter of Commodore C. R. Perry and the sister of the renowned Commodore 0. H. Terry, of the battle of Lake Erie and "We have met the enemy and they are ours" fame; the mother of General" M. C. Butler, and a relative of many of the most distinguished families of South Carolina. She" had reached the great age of eighty-four. She was born in Rhode Island. ? There is every indication that the coming crop of corn will be the largest on record, not excepting the great one of 1872. Many causes combine to this end. In the West a large quantity of wheat was ploughed up and planted with corn, under the impression that the wheat was too much injured by the severe winter to pay, and then in the Eastern States the prospect for hay was so poor, that what? ever corn could be planted was put in, eo that the fodder might in some measure make up for the deficiency of the hay. It is estimated that the acreage of corn is fully one-fourth more than last year, and if so this is an enormous increase. From all section the crop is reported as growing finely, and with the increased j acreage an immense yield may be con? fidently anticipated. ? The Columbia Union-Herald contra? dicts the report that Parker is living in a luxuriously furnished cell, and states that it is untrue that Treasurer Cardozo bought a house on Sulivan's Island for $45,000. According co this authority, Cardozo bought a small cottage for one twentieth of the sum named, which is plainly furnished, and in which there may possibly be a bottle or two of home? made blackerrv cordial. WANTED! A SECOND HAND COTTON PRESS Apply at once to INTELLIGENCER OFFICE. July 20, 1875 2 1 PIANO TUNING and REPAIRING. MR. JOSEPH FREY respectfully in? forms the ladies and gentlemen of Anderson and vicinity that he is here for the purpose or Tuning and Repairing Or? gans, Viai.uS and Melodeons. Orders left w?ch Major F. C. von Borstel will beprompC lv attended to. " July 20, 1875_2_1 Notice to Contractors, THE Building of Harris' Bridge over Six and Twenty Mile Creek will bo let to the lowest bidder on the 14th day of August next. Specifications exhibited on the day of sale. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. JOSHUA JAMESON, Co. Com'r. July 29, 1875_2_3_ Notice to Contractors. ACONTRACT for rc-building Greer's Bridge, across Broadway Creek, will be let to the lowest responsible bidder or* the spot, on Friday, 13th day of August next, at 9 o'clock a. m. The contractor will be required to give bond, with good surety,, for faithful performance of contract. WM. M. LEAVELL, Co, Com'r.. July 29, 1S75_2_3 R. F. Dxvveb. C. H. Bubdgess. DIVVER &BURDGESS. MACHINE WORKS. THE undersigned have opened a Machine Shop at this place for the purpose of building and repairing Engines, Machinery and Agricultural Implements, Gins, Horse Powers, Saw Mills, Sewing Machines and anything in the Machine line. Guns and Pistols repaired at short notice, and in the best manner. An experience of many years in the business warrant us in saying we can give satisfaction. DIVVER & BURDGESS. July 29,1875 2 3m STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By W. W. Humphreys, Esq., Pro. Judge. WHEREAS, Z. T. Fleming has made suit to me to grapthim letters of Admin? istration on the Estate and effects of Wm. B. Elrod, deceased. These are therefore to site and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said Wm. B. Elrod, deceased, to be and ap? pear before me in Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on Friday, August 13th, 1875, after publica? tion hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any thev have, why the said administration should not be grant? ed. Given under my hand, this 27th day of July, 1875. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. July 29. 1875_2_2* VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. SITUATED in the upper portion of An? derson County,two miles East of Town ville, and nine miles South of Seneca City, on the waters of Conn cross Creek, one mile above its junction with Seneca River. The place contains 257 acres, about 60 acres of upland and 40 acres bottom under cultiva? tion. Good dwelling and out-buildings on the place, situated immediately on the public road. The woodland is well timbered with any amount of line piue and oak timber, suita? ble for building and fencing. Locality healthy, and one of the best neighborhoods in the County. If not sold by the first of September, it will be rented for the coming vear. Apply to H. B. FANT, Anderson Depot. July 29, 1S75 2 3 TOWN ELECTION. NOTICE is herebv eiven that an Election will be held on MONDAY, tho 9th day of August next, for an Intendant and four Wardens of the Town of Anderson, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m., and 5 o'clock p. m., when the polls will be closed. All legal voters who have resided in the Town for sixty days immediately preceding the election shall be entitled to vote for said Intendant and Wardens; provided, that they shull have registered their names with the Clerk of Council on or before 10 o'clock on Saturday, the 7th day of August, 1875. Books for registration of voters will be open? ed at James H. Bewley's Store on Thursday morning, July 29, 1875. Managers of Election'?John A. Reeves, Wm. S. Brown and Julius Thomas, Sr. By order of the Town Council. JOHN R. COCHRAN, Intendant. Jas. H. Bewley, Clerk Council. July 29, 1875 2 2 TO THE GRANGERS. REDUCTION IN PRICES. IHAVE just received the largest stock of TOBACCO ever brought to Ander? son. I sell from five to eight plugs for one dollar, and will sell by the Chunk and Box in the same proportion. I get my Tobacco from the factories direct, and have dealt in the article all my life. I will not be under? sold, and intend* to play fair. T. J. LEAK, Sign of the Elephant. July 29, 1S7I 2 5 ISTEW FIRM THE undersigned hereby notify their friends and the public generally, that they have this day formed a partnership in the conduct of the mercantile business at Anderson C. H., S. C, under the iirni name of Barr it Fant. Having purchased the en? tire stock of goods of Messrs W. B. Watson ? Co., thev will carry on the business at their old stand. We will sell for tho next thirty days our entire stock of Ladies Dress Goods, Ladies' and Gents' Hats, Clothing and notions at Cost, for CASH. All othor goods and wares will be sold at greatly reduced prices. Now is the time to secure bargains. W. F. BARR, J. REESE FANT. July 22, 1875, 1 3t DISSOLUTION. THE partnership heretofore existing un d?r the firm name of W. B. Watson ?V. Co., in the conduct of the mercantile busi? ness at Anderson C. IL, S. C, is this day dissolved bv mutual consent. Settlements of debts due the firm will be made at the old -(and by Messrs. Barr* Fant. \Y. B. WATSON, W. G. WATSON. July 22,1875, 1 3t