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SOYERX?K CHAMBERLAIN. A Plain Talk with Him on the Aspect "of Public Affairs. A representative of the Netcs and Cou? rier bad a long conversation with Gov? ernor Chamberlain a few days ago at his office in Columbia. The conversation extended over all the recent topics of public interest in our State, and was so full and explicit as to lead to the request that we might present to our readers such parts of it as would, in our judgment, be of interest to the public The conversation opened with a refer? ence to the recent absence of the Gov? ernor from the State and the unfavorable comments, in some quarters, upon that absence. Governor Chamberlain said that he went North on the 25th of June, prima? rily to meet his engagement before the Yale Law School, and next with a view to find rest from the uninterrupted strain of official cares and labors which he had [ borne since last December. He staid away, he saidrno longer than was abso? lutely essential to his health. After some further conversation of a general, nature, our representative re? marked that among the events occurring during the Governor's absence was the trial of Ex-Treasurer Parker, and the testimony of Ladd that, in a conversation between Ladd and Parker, the latter had said that he understood that a part of the coupons ($50,000) were set aside or ap? portioned to the Governor. The Gov? ernor was asked if he proposed to make any public statement denying the truth ?f this testimony. He replied with much warmth of manner and tone that he would never volunteer a denial of such a charge; that self-respect required him to wait till such a charge was put in a form which would enable him to meet it. It was suggested to the Governor that, if he was unwilling to appear as a volun? teer in denial of such matters, he might answer such questions as should be asked him. To this he assented, and said: "Certainly, I will answer questions to any extent; but I will not appear before the public with a personal statement till somebody brings a direct charge against me." He added: "I shall answer any question you may ask with pleasure." THE GOVERNOR AND THE COUPON FRAUDS. The Governor was then asked if he re? called the testimony of Ladd, in which ?allusion was made to himself. He re? plied that-he did, and our representative' then said: "Well, sir, is there any triith in the statement or inference that you received any part of the coupons referred to in Parkers case?" Governor. "None whatever; it is a baseless falsehood, by whomsoever con? cocted, or repeated, or insuated. It has not the slightest shadow or fact to rest upon." Question. "Did you ever know of any division of coupons among any persons, snch as was indicated in Parker's trial ?" Governor. "Never, sir. I never heard of such, a thing, or of any transaction re? motely resembling it, till the public heard it on the trial of Parker." Question. "Did you ever hear that any coupons were set aside for you, or did you ever receive or hear that you were to receive any coupons or anything else as a part of a division of coupons ?" Governor. "Never. But you need not multiply questions. I say to you that the statement to which you allude is false in every actual or conceivable phase, degree, sense or meaning. I not only never had any part or lot in, or knowl? edge of, such a transaction, but I never in any way or owned, held or was in any manner interested in any coupons or any? thing connected with coupons, and I never even owned or held a consolida? tion bond. If you can frame a broader er more explicit denial of even-thing connected with the coupon business I will adopt it. I have no knowledge of it whatever, except what the public have through the investigations of last winter and the recent trial. If any man living can connect me in any way whatever with these coupons, let him come for? ward. / defy the world, to do it." The Governor added that it was of course unpleasant and disgusting to have one's name connected with such transac? tions in any way, but that he could not he responssble for false and unfounded tales which might be told, and no fair minded man ought to be affected by such tales till there was something like evi? dence to support them. PROSECUTIONS OF CULPRIT OFFICIALS. The Governor's attention was called to the subject of prosecutions generally against dishonest and unfaithful public officers, and he said with great emphasis, "I am in favor of holding every public efficer to a rigid accountability, and if he' Tiolates the law I am in favor of his pun? ishment. I shall do my whole duty in every such case. If I have any knowl? edge of dishonest transactions I shall place it in the hands of those whose duty it is to prosecute offenders against the law. I will aid any man who is engaged vac such a work in all possible ways. I confess, however, that 1 am not so much interested in what is past and gone as I am in what ? present and coming. It will, I think, task all our energies to the utmost to stop up the open leaks, and staunch the running wounds. Another tiling; when prosecutions are started, if they are to command the public confi? dence, they must be so conducted as to give evidence that the motive actuating the State is the-'public good. The mo? ment they seem to be used as political machines they will be worse than useless. Whereever I see or shall be shown an opportunity to aid in punishing crime or freventing crime I shall do my doty, and venture now to say that I shall not be | the first to cry 'Huld, enough!' Time will show whether I or others will fmd prudential reasons for dealing gently with public offenders. In the meantime malicious rumors and tales thai fill the air will not disturb me." THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC PROS? ECUTIONS. The Governor continued the conversa? tion by remarking that his powers and duties were greatly exaggerated in the public mind. In some States the Gov? ernor was authorized to direct suits and prosecutions to be brought in the interest of the State, but it is not so in this State. Ths public prosecuting officers are in no way made subject to his control. His powers are scarcely different from those of any citizen. If he discovers fraud he can only lay its evidences before the so? licitors or the grand juries. In the actual prosecution of cases he has no voice >r duty. He is bound to give all the facili? ties in- his power, and to call attention to ?violations of law, but he am not supersede or control or advise, except by courtesy, any prosecuting officer. If ti.ere is delay or failure to prosecute public causes, the responsibility is not with the Governor. THE FAILURE OF THE SOLOMON BANK. The Governor's attention was called to the failure of Solomon's Hank, and a long conversation ensued respecting it. He said that the failure of this bank was a grievous blow to the interests of the State, affecting the work of consolidating the State debt, as well as embarrassing J every department and interest of the State Government. Of its causes, he was not yet fully informed, nor what would be the probable amount realized : from its assets. Referring to the State deposits in this bank at the time of its failure, the Governor said that if he had been as wise before as after the event, he should have tried to reduce the amount of the State deposits, but he now believed that any effort to draw out the State de? posits at an earlier day would simply nave hastened the failure of the bank. In regard to his own action, he said: "When I became Governor, one of the first and most unpleasant duties imposed upon me was that of providing other de? positories than this bank for the public moneys. Mr. Solomon's bank had been ? the sole depository during the whole term of Governor Moses' administration and I think during the last term of Governor Scott's, and had had deposits amounting at times to one million of dollars. Still I felt that such a course was not safe. Mr. Cardozo heartilv sustained me, while Judge H?ge, then Comptroller General, and almost or quite every leading Repub? lican in the State, warmly opposed my plan of appointing additional places of this bank was very powerful with party and in the Legislature. In discus? sing the subject with Mr. Solomon and the friends of the bank, I invariably said that I did not discredit the bank, but I did insist that its capital and standing did not warrant its having more than a part of the State deposits, say $200,000, and that I was willing, in view of the strong sentiments of the friends of the bank, to allow this amount of deposit to remain in this bank longer than the de Sosits in other banks, as the money was rawn out lor public use, but that the rest ought to be distributed among other banks. This course was adopted, and my action was aimed at keeping the de? posits as low as $200,000. At times they were more and at times less, but did not,, I believe, vary greatly during the winter from that amount. In the month of April, after Mr. Dunn became Comptrol? ler General, I called a meeting of the board of deposit, informing the other members that I wished it determined how large an amount of deposits and for how long should be placed in the differ? ent banks. I explained to Mr. Dunn, the Comptroller General, my course to? wards this bank and my reasons, and that I especially wished his advice in settling the question then pending. The amount of deposits in the Bank and Trust Company (the Solomon Bank)-was then about ?1(30,000, the amount having been reduced below the usual figures. The board voted to fix the amount in that bank at $200,000, and to allow it to re? main until needed for the July payments. This action was in accordance with all my previous action, and was based upon the same reasons and * considerations. Nothing had occurred in the meantime to give any hint of any increased weak? ness of the bank; and its standing in the community was then, I venture to assert, as high as ever. No change took place in the affairs of the bank, to my knowl? edge, from this time till its failure. I did perceive, late in June, that Mr. Solo? mon seemed embarrassed in raising the amount which he was notified would be needed on July 1, but he gave no sign that it was more than a temporary em? barrassment, and I left the State with no idea of his suspension or failure. I cer? tainly sought to do my full duty by the State in this matter, and that, too, at great political expense to myself, as was well known by all who were In Columbia last winter. I was not all-wise or all powerful. I did not foresee all that has come to pass. If others were wiser than I, I have no need to quarrel with them. I did all that I thought was my duty, and stood ready to do that at all times. The result has been unfortunate in the ex? treme, and, perhaps, no one man has so much cause to regret it as I have, but I do not reproach myself with any neglect or fault, so far as I can now see. If the result shall be to make it easier hereafter to banish all political and personal con? siderations from the determination of such questions, perhaps the gain will equal the present loss." POLITICS AND PARTIES IN THE STATE. The conversation turned upon the po? litical situation of affairs in the Stele, and the Governor expressed the hope that the cause of good government was making substantial progress in the State. He said he did not fear that any combina? tions aiming to restore the misrule of the last two years, would succeed. He relied on the support of all the thinking Repub? licans, who must now be satisfied that re? form was the oniy good policy, to take no higher view of it. Speaking of the Con? servatives and their relations to him, he said: "I have never failed to give full credit to the Conservatives, and to Conservative press of the State, for ;.. . very hearty support of my course. They have shown the best of spirit and have rendered effective and absolutely indis? pensable aid. I believe they will contin? ue to do so. There arc carpers, malcon? tents, reactionary politicians among the Conservatives and Conservative press, who seem to think it wise to seek to dis? credit me and my work, but I am satis? fied their influence is limited as their number is small. There are do/ens of letters lying on this tr.ble from the best and most trusted men of tiiis State depre? cating such a course, and assuring me of their ardent and constant support. At any rate their course will not affect me. If I had been a man to take my public course from a desire to punish my ene? mies you know no man ever Had greater temptation to such a course than I had the day I took my scat as Governor. But the man does not live who ever heard nip utter an unkind word towards those who opposed me most bitterly in the political campaign. I bent .'ill my efforts towards doing what I had promised to do and I welcomed every opportunity, whether of? ficial or pcrsoiv.il, io serve the people?all the people?impartially. Now if any Conservatives sec fit to renew their at? tacks upon me they can do so with safety. They will never drive mc to do an act, even in revenge which will harm them. Through good report and etil report I ?hall hold on to the cud. This is :. matter of principle with me and it matters not who stands by me or who deserts me. I shall stand by the cause of reform with few or inany to sustain me." THE GOVERNOR AND THE PRESIUKXT. The Governor was asked what his rela? tions ?verc with the administration at Washington, and he answered : "I, uuder sfand that I am warmly sustained at Washington. I have not personally seen the President since I became Governor, but Senator Robertson assures me that the President is greatly gratified at the results of my administration, and others tell me the same. I do know that every member of the Cabinet has ex? pressed his most cordial approval of my course and the results already reached They feel that a heavy load is removed from the Republican party, and that the prosperity of the State has in every way been promoted. In my visit to the North recently I heard but one voice, that of ap? proval of my efforts and approval of the wise, prudent statesmanlike altitude of the South Carolina Conservatives. I remembered that heard not one word of dissent anywhere from this view, and I met the ablest and best men of both parties. Their only anxiety was to know whether we had wisdom enough here to hold on as we had begun, and press forward to a practical union of all good citizens of all races in a determined effort to put down bad government and restore honesty and ability to public stations. If we can do this, we shall have the sympathy of all good men, Republicans and Democrats, all over the Union." THE TAX BILL. The Governor's attention was called to the tax bill passed last session and not yet approved, and the question was asked if his views had undergone any change in regard to it. He replied that his views of that bill had not changed, that there were features of it which he could not conscientiously approve under any circumstances. He said that the failure of the Bink and Trust Company would make it necessary to modify the bill, and that he believed the Legislature ivould it self see the benefit of a new bill. He was anxious to have no difference between himself and the Legislature, and if that body, when they met, would devote themselves hi good faith to the work of perfecting a tax levy there need be no no delay in passing such a bill as would satisfy all honest citizens. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Samue l McGowan, Win. W. Humphreys and A. T. Broyles, Plaintiff*, against John M. Brooks and Juritta C, bis wife, Defendants.?Summons to Jicncw Execution. To John M: Brooks and Jnritta C. Brooks Defendants: WHEREAS, judgment was obtained in the Circuit Court for the Coun? ty ?f-Anderson, and State of South Car? olina, on the third day of February, A. D. 1?C9, in the above entitled cause, against John M. Brooks and Juritta C, [ his wife, for the sum of Three 11 undred and Thirty-nine Dollars and Sixty-six Cents, with interest from tho.third day of February, 1800, and Twenty-six Dol? lars and Forty Cents costs, and execution was duly issued thereon, but the active enorgv thereof lias now expired, 'and it is desired to have the samcrenewed. Now, therefore, you are summoned to appear at the next Term of the Circuit Court, to be heb! for said Count}', at the place of holding tho same, and then and there show cause, ifnny you can, why said execution should not bo renewed ac? cording to law. . , To John M. Brooks and Juritta C. Brook? : TAKE NOTICE, That the summons in this case has been filed this day to re? new an exd ition, issued upon the afore? said judgim 'it, whose active energy has expired, and unless you answer the same within the time prescribed by law, judg? ment for such renewal will be taken. Dated Anderson C. H., S. C, August 16th, A. D., 1875. MURRAY A MURRAY" Plaintiffs' Attorncvs. Aug 19,1S75 5 ? STATE OF SOUTH . CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE PROBATE COURT. T. E. Duncan, E. L. Long, Mary A. Cook, Mahaly E. Hanks, and others, Plain? tiffs, against Benjamin Smith, Defen? dant.?Summons for Relief. To the Defendant, Benjamin Smith: YOU are hereby summoned and re? quired to answer tho petition in this action, which is tiled in the office of the Judge of Probate for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said petition on tho subscribers at their office, at Anderson C. IL, S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of tho dajr of such ser? vice; and if yon fail to answer the peti? tion within the lime aforesaid, tho plain tiffin this action will apply to the. Court for tho relief demanded in the petition. Dated August 12, A. I). 1875. FEATHERSTON A BROWN, Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the Defendant, Benjamin Smith: TAKE NOTICE that the summons in this action, of which tho foregoing is. a copy, was filed in the office of the Judge or Probate, at Anderson C. II., in the County of Anderson, and State of South Carolina, on the LSth day of Au? gust, 187ft: ? - FEATHERSTON A BROWN, Plaintiffs Attorneys. GRANGE WAREHOUSE. PLANTERS' UNION AGENCY, NO. 0 McIN'TOSH STREET, IV? t STA, - - GEORGIA. At the Commodious Fire-Proof Ware House formerly occupied by Jon niugs, Smith & Co. Commission for Selling Cotton, per bale..50c Storage?lir.-t week.10c Storage?each additional week. 5c Dray age?per bale...lue Those outside of the Order admitted on the same terms, Commissions included. Bagging and Ties furnished Patrons. W. W. RHODES, Sup't. Aug 5, 1S75 X 2m BLATCHLEYS' Improved CUCUM IBER WOOD POMP the ackowlcdgcd 'STANDARD of the market, by npulnr {verdict, the best pump for Lhc least [money. Attention is invited to j?3 EHsBlatehley's Improved Uruckct, the &>g SpSDropCheck Valve, which can be t <fY [.Withdrawn withwut ilisturbine the ..'joints, and the copper chamber I: oevei cracks, stales or rusts and will lastjl life time. For sah; by all Dealers ami the trade general!; . In order to be sure that yon get JJlalehlcy - Pump, be careful and see that it lias my i !"-mark as above. If you do not know wti, to buy, descriptive circulars, together with die name and ltd dre of the agent nearest you, will be promptly furnished by addressing with stump LHAS. G. CLATCHLEY, Manufacturer, ni Coi.rceSL, Philadelphia, Pa. .March 25,1S71. 12 M. tlOl.nSNlTII. 1'. KIND. a, CJOJLTJAIlilA, S. C. GOLDSMITH & KPID. FOUNDERS and MACHINISTS. HAVE always on hand Station; r\ StcamEiiginct >ud I toilers for Saw Mills, etc., Saw and Grist Mills, Cotton Presses, Clearing, Shafting, Bullies, etc. Castings of every kind in Iron fir Brass. We guarantee to furnish Engines and Boilers of as good quality and powrr, and at as low rates as can be had in th North. Wo manufacture, also, the Gaddy Im? proved WatorWheol, which wo recom? mend for power, simplicity of construc? tion, durability and cheapness. Wo war? rant our work, and assure promptness and dispatch in lillimr orders. GOLDSMITH A KIND, Columbia, S.c. May tis, 1871 -10 Jy Hew Advertisements. ALBEMARLE FEMALE INSTITUTE, Cliarlottcsvillc, Va. Nineteenth annual session begins first of Sep? tember. For circulargirini: Faculty ami expense*, address K. II. KAWUNtiS, M.?., l'riuc-i|*;tl. Charlolle Jnslilulc for Young Ladies. Rev. S. TAYLOR MARTIN', Principal, CHARL.OTT13. X. C. Tlio annual session, beginning "ct. 1st and end? ing June WHb, is divided int'i lira terms, without intermediate vacation. Handsome buildings ami grounds, and a fall corps of experienced instruc? tors. Board, and tuition in English, SlWI per tonn. Kor other information send lor circular. fc. TAYLOR MAKTIN, Charlotte, X. C. Pleasant and Profitable Kmployincnt. ?"Beautiful!" "Charming!" " Oh, how lovely!" "What arc they worth "'Ac. Such are exclama? tions oy those who see (he large elegant New Chromes produced by the European and American Chromo Publishing Co. They are perfect Hems of Art. No one can resist the temptation to buy when seeing the Chpunas. Canvassers, Agents, ami Indies and gcntleniuii out of employment, will lind this the best opening ever uucred to make money. For full particulars, send stamp for confi? dential circular. Address F. GLEASON 4 CO., 738 Washington St., Postou, Mass. The Brown Cotton Gin Co. NEW LONDON, CONN. Manufacturers of Cottnn Gins, Cotton din Feed? ers, Condensers and Cotton Hin Materials of every description.! Our.Gins have hen in use thirty yrars,-and.luve art established reputation for sim? plicity, light-ru lining, durability, und for quality and quantity of lint produced, bur feeder is ea? sily attached to the Oiri, and easily operated by any hand of ordinary intelligence. "They are tho simplest and cheai>est Feeder in the market, and feed with more regularity than is possible by hand, increasing this out-turn and giving a cleaner and bcticrsample. .Mall Pairs where exhibited and by Planters having them in use, they have been accorded the highest eucoiiiums. Our Condensers are >\ ell-made, durable and .simple in construction, and do what is required of them rapidly and well. No additional power is required to drive tin' feed? er on Condenser, and no Ltin House is complclo without them. We are prepared to warrant to any reasonable extent, perfect satisfaction to every purchaser. Circulars, prices and lull information furnished. Address as almvc, or apply to _\\\_S_. ^HAIM'F.. Anderson, S. C. $50 TO $10.000 ~~ lias heen invested in Stock Privileges and paid 900 oar PROFIT. "How to Pn It," n Bonk on Wall St., sent free. TUMHRIDGE .t CO.. Bankers and Brokers,2 Wsll Street, New York. rp"BJl ? Q ?The choicest in the world?Impor? J. tcrs' prices?Largest Company in America ?staple article?pleases everybody?Trade continually Increasing ?Agents wanted every? where? best Inducements?don't waste lime?send for circular m BOBEltl' WELLS, Vescy Street., N. V., P. ft Box 12S7. Ann A WEEK guaranteed to Male and Female \l /Agents, in their locality. Costs NOTHING tl) // to try it. Particulars Free. P. O. V1CKE T RY .t CO.. Augusta. Me._ Nos. 3 Broad Street and 109 East Bay Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. First-Class Work OUR SPECIALTY, YET, BY PSTXO CHEAPER GBADES OF STOCK, WE CAS FCRX1SU WOP.K AT LOWEST LIVING PRICES. fhe fashioh?bLTst?tionery, Piries Paper and Envelopes. Redding and ?all ^Invitations ON THE BEST STOCK AND PAINTED IN THE LATEST STYLE. Sept 10, 1874 METROPOLITAN WORKS, Canal, St.. from Sixth to Seventh, RICHMOND, - - VIRGINIA. ENGINES, Portable an<l Stationary. Saw .HiIis, Grist Mills. Boilers, Castings ol'ISrtiss A Iron, Forcings, *Vc ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORK, IN nil its brandies, done _ by experienced bands. ? l\ Wo call special attention!] j o our Improved 1'or-iflfL (ahlc Knginrs ion gri ultunil and otber pmpo es. A iihiii'kT nf second? hand ENGINES und I SO IL KRS of various pan ms, in K lirst-rate order, on band. Repair work solicited and promptly done. WM. E. TAXNEU & CO. Ann 5. IS75 Iv LOOK OTTO? FOR Runaway Horses and Broken Harness. 1)0 not risk, your old Harness, but come to TOWERS & BR0YLES' And buy you gotui! good, strong, plain or fancy llA uNKSS, made by Mr. James M. I'ayiu , who is as good a workman an tbere Ii in Hie country. We do not boast of sell? ing lower than any our else, lor we know you wouldn't liclivvc it, hut you know we can sell as low as anybody. 15e sure to call at No. I Granite l*ow and see us, and we will make it pav von. July 25?, I$75 ' 2 Di~W. G. BROWNE, rn I ; Anderson, S. C. A reliable TOOTH L'OWDElt for at II") cents a Uox. ialc BUY THE BEST. THE BROWN COTTON GIN, Cotton Gin Feeder, Condensers, and Cotton Gin Materials, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FOR HALE W. S. SHABPE, Agent for Anderson, Pickens and Oconcc Comities. PRICES. GINS, $3.50 per Saw. CON? DENSERS, !>1.25 per Saw addi? tional. FEEDERS, $1.33 per Saw additional. Fartics wanting Gins arc referred to the following persons, who have purchased the Brown Cotton Gin of me, and have ex? pressed themselves well pleased with tliem : B. C. Martin, W. D. Evilis, Samuel Wharton, 'ThosW Martin, WHCobb, DU Glenn, A J Williams, Thomas Harper, G \V Long, Newton Acker, William Hanson, John (f Hall, .1 J Robinson, George F-Burditt, W B Miller, Robert Dtigan, A P Willingham?2, King & Elrod, Osburn it McCully, H I Epting, W N Hall, W H Sheldon, (i W Milford, P A Masters, John Crews, Alfred Ayes, (! K Horton, Clement it Grubbs, W IJ Newel, Newton Clinkscales, N J Newel. M A Cobb. Read certificates of B.C. Martin, N. J. it W. 15. Newell and 0. E. Horton below. Call and examine the Brown Cotton Gin, Feeder and Condenser before you buy else? where. W. S. SHARPE, Agent. CERTIFICATES. Aicdersox, S. C, May 11,1874. Kr. TP. S. Shnrjie?Sin: The* Fifty Saw Brown Gin bought from you last season has, given entire satisfaction in all respects. It cleans the seed better than any other Gin, and makes as line sample of cotton as any I have ever seen. It runs very lightly, and it- machinery is very simple in its construc? tion. 1 take pleasure in recommending this Gittto any one wisldn^o'purchase. ' ' ?RespectfuUv, , .- B. C. MARTIN. Wii.mamsto.v, June 1">, 1*73. iff. IF.fi. Sharps?Sir: In answer to your inquiry in regard to my opinion of the Brown Cotton Gin, I can say that I would not take it down to put up any other (.Jin that I am acquainted with. It runs very light; i.s no trouble to keep in order. To prove the last assertion, I ginned three hun? dred and twenty bales on mine ami never removed the caps from the inks; in fact, I don't think I lost twenty minutes in all the time from anything wrong with the Gill. It makes a very good staple, ami sells in our market at the highest prices. Yours respectfully, C. E. HORTON. Hvtli Township. June 21, 1573. Mr. Ill &Shurpc?Sill* We bought from , on a Fifty Saw Bruwn Cotton Gin, on which we ginned 150 bales of cotton. We think it is the best tlin made. The Gin runs light, picks fast and clean, and makes a fine sample. W. B. NEWELL, N. I. NEWEL. Juiv 22, l$7.r) 1 GAS ! GAS ! ! GREAT REVOLUTION!! 7 7 ? ? NO EXPLOSION!! rpiIE great revolution we allude to is not jL a bloody one, on the contrary, this revolution will save many thousand of lives, and untold loss of property by lire, from ex? plosion of Kerosene lamps. Why will you use Kerosene and jeopardize life ami nropor ty, when tin' French Illuminating Oil is so much cheaper and entirety safe, having been subjected t" every test and found non-explo? sive. The In nips ill Which this oil is used, and which we are selling so rapidly, emits a Maine far superior to the best Kerosense lamps, and equal in brilliancy to city coal gas. We can furnish Lamps suitable for lighting public halls, churches, hotels, stores, oiticcs and private-dwellings, securing a light equal to gas?cheaper than Kerosene and perfectly safe. READ I READ ! I READ !!! Testimonial from Home-Folks. We the undersigned having witnessed nu? merous tests applied to the French Illumi? nating Oil and Lamps for burning the same, take great pleasure in* recommending its general use, being non-CXplosivc : more eco? nomical and giving a clearer, brighter light than Kerosene. For public houses, stores masonic am lot her halls, ir is especially desira? ble asa substitute for coal gas. L P Smith, R L More-head. John W Daniels, A R Brovles, Tims J Leak, E B Murav O II P Fant, John H Clarke, S 11 Icekley For sale by SMITH it DANIELS. July 1 1075,_31_3m THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. A. B. Holland and wife, Malinda Holland, Plaint ills, against Baylis Kcllcy, Booth Dalton and wife, Nancy Dalum, et al? Defendants.?Sumuwut for Relief. To the Defendants, Nancy Dalton, Mary Braswcll, Dudley Grimes klizabcth Grimes Thomas Grimes. Kollert Grimes, Rosalie Grimes, Mary TeJford, Amanda Wilson, Harvey Kcllcy, Jane Burrisa aiidTeuccy Richardson. "VTOli are hereby summoned and required JL to answer the complaint in this ac? tion, of which a copy is herewith served up? on you. and to serve a copy of your answer to the wiid complaint on the subscriber at illic.j, Anderson Court House, South Cnrulinagprilliin twenty days after the ser? vice hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser? vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint within ihe time aforesaid, the. piuintill' in this action will apply to the Court forthe relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Julv 20th, 1 *:.->. JOHN B. MOORE, Plaintiil's' Altorncv. THE Defendants above named will take notice that the complaint in this case is tiled for the division ami partition of the Real Estute of l?lishil Kcllcy, deceased, or fur the sale of said laud, in case partition cannot be hail, which is situated in Anderson County. S. 0., containing about one hundred and ninety-eight acres, known as the family homestead of the deceased, and hounded by inndj of Willis Johnson, John Mattisoh ai-.d others. JOHN II. MOORE, Plaintiil's' Altorncv. July 29, 1S7.1_2_?' HENRY MSCH?FF&C0. Wholesale Grocers, and dualeus in* cakoTjIna rice, Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco, <*v<*., Ace*., ?5fcc, 197 and 199 Ea?t Bay Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Solo Agents fur South Carolina for the OLD VALLEY WHISKEY. Aug 20, 1874 U dm J. CT. GAMBRELL "TTTOULD respectfully inform the public that he bas started a Family Grocery, and \ V will keep constantly on band Fluur, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, and everythingusually round in a Family Grocery. lie also keeps Candies, plain and fancy, Canned Goods of all kinds, Pickles and Jellies, Crackers of all kimls. Cigars, Smoking and Cbewing Tobacco of the best grades. In connection he has an Kating .Saloon, where meals will be served at all bours. Customers can he supplied with anything the market affords. Prices reasonable. Stand on Main Street, North of the Railroad mid ? pposite John B. Watson's residence. WILHITE * WILLIAMS DlllTGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, Ac. Also Lamps and Lamp Goods, Paints, Oil, Varnishes. 1 Srushcs, Dye Stulls. Are. Also a fiti line of Perfumery and Toilet Ar-> tides, Cigars ami Tobacco. Pure brandies, Wines and vVhiskics for medicinal purposes strictly, and other articles usually ki- t in their line. Prescriptions carefully compound? ed. A choice selection of Hoist's new crop Turnip Seed on hand. 1?ly HAVE OX HAND A LARGE STOCK OF COlsTFECTIOWBEIES, Which they are selling at very low figures. They have also a beautiful supply of FANCY GOODS, Sucb as Fine French Vases, Jewelry Boxes, Toilet Sets, China Tea Sets, Fine Wax and China Dolls of all sizes, dressed and undressed, Fine Shell Boxes, Ladies' Work Boxes, Companions, Writing Desks, Hair Oil, Perfumery, Ac. Ac. Also, Musical Instruments of different kinds, and a large assortment of pretty Toys. Call soon and buy presents for your sweetheart, and toys for the children. 3?rice Reduced FROM S1.00 TO 50 Cents per Box, TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR A v SAFE AND RELIABLE ILW- ^ONTV-^lJ Fever and ASue Antidote, V* W?//n? 'Ista ^r^gr At a price within the reach of all. Ql '^f/y^:/ ENTIRELY VEGETABLE. . NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL. S.q ?t) ? ? -Sy^^m PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE THEM, Never was a Medicine so Deservedly ^^^Si^B^^^ For sale by DR. T. A. HUDGENS, i^.^yji,., 's^S^^^^^L Honea Path, S. C. July 1,1875 50 Sm A GRAND SECRET MADE PUBLIC! THE great secret is pa y tour debts, at least every year, and then you will be rich, because you won't owe arty body. Did you ever think of the idea that the person out of debt?if he is a gentleman?is "all ri^hr.'' whether he has got anything left or not ? The plan is pay early in the fall, and not keep your creditors waiting until the next year; this is not business, and a people who keep in debt from year to year, never prosper. We make these suggestions lor the good of us all. We want "to see everybody prosper, MORE ESPECIALLY OURSELVES, And we take this early opportunity, to tell every body and the balance of mankindgener crally, that you must all pay us up next fall, then we can all begin the year 1S76, out of debt. 0! What a thought if people would only take to it.' We keep a large stock of goods on hand, and arc anxious to sell them for cash or on a credit to those Who pay. Come and see us. We will do VOU right. bleckleY, brown & co. S. BLECKLEY, Anderson C. H., S, C, June80, 1875. February 3, 1875. w Simpson, Hill & Co., DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES, CORNER BENSON HOUSE, - ANDERSON, S. C. E would call the attention of our old customers, and the public generally, to our large Stock of WHITE LEAD, OILS AND VARNISHES, Which wo arc selling at prices that defy competition. ALL WE ASK IS A TRIAL. We are also Agents for Simmons' Jrlepatic Compound, Which we are prepared to sell at manufacturer's prices. si31ps03v, hill & co. Juno 3, 1S75 40 INDUCEMENTS EXTRAORDINARY. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SCARCITY OF MONEY, I will sell from now until the first of November at the following r<placed rates :? Good No. 1 Hard Wood Cottage Bedsteads, Avith Castors, complete, $4.50; Four-Drawer Dressing Bureaus, large Glasses, at $12.00 ; Nice Painted Chairs at $5.00 per Set j Rocking Chairs from $1.25 and upwards; Sodid Walnut Bedsteads from $7.00 upwards; Solid Walnut Marble Top Room Sets from $55.00 upwards; Painted Cottage Room Suits from $24.00 upwards; AND ALL OTHER GGOBS IN PROPORTION 1 I have on band the LARGEST STOCK of FURNITURE ever seen at Anderson C. II., and guarantee to sell as cheap as any Furniture House in the State. Como and see. COFFINS of all sizes and descriptions from $5.00 and upwards always on hand. G-. F. TOLLY. July 1,1875_jj9_ Sm T?~THE PUBLIC! We desire, to call attention to our LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, HEAVY DRV GOODS, , ETC., Wc have just received a large lot of Bacon Sides, Shoulders, Sugar-Cured Hams, Cheap Grades of Syrups, Muscovado, Dmmarara and New Orleans Molasses, 100 BAKEELS c,10,cb family flour, A complete assortment of Sugars, Coffees and Teas, Pickles, Canned Goods, &c A vcrv large stock of Iron, Steel, Hoes. Shovels Spades, and farming Implements generally. In short wc have everything that the farmer or man. of family needs, which wc propose to sell very cheap for cash. Call and he convinced of this fact. ? Ith-r' And now a word to those that we have supplied with goodsdunng the year 1872, 1873 and 1874 Unless you come forward and pay up, your notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. BYRUM & McGRATH, -o PREPARE, OH! PREPARE! The time is near at hand when the subtle and vivid lightning will casts its devastating breath upon the dwellings of the defenceless. Yours may be the first to go. Then pre? pare to avert such a calamity, by sending"in your orders for the celebrated copper lightning rod To BYRUM & McGRATH, who are ready to put them up at the >hortep(snotice. JOHN B. HARRISON, TRAVELING AGENT FOR T. J. MAGRUDER & CO. Wholesale Dealers and Manufinturers of Xo. I Hanover SI roc I, BALTIMORE, MO. July ls7") 1 Cm STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Akdkreos County. IN THE COURT OK ritOB.YTE. Cohij Joint tose!/ lands, marshal assets, relief &c John I-. Hammond, Executor, r>. George W. Hammond, Adclia 0. Toad, et. al. rflHE creditors of the Into Herbert 11am JL mond, deceased, are hereby notified to present and prove their demands r. iforc me on or by the lOthday of September next, or be barred all interest and benefit under the decree made or tu be made in the above stated case. June Oth, liTj. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate, j. 23 tf