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JTAS. A. HOYT, ) ^-f#?Wa _ ? ?.T?_. * ^ Editors. 15. B. 3IIRB.U, } HATES OF Sl'RSCTiTPTJOX.?Two dollars per annum, ami Ose doll.tR for .-ix months. Subscriptions are not taken for a less period than six months. Liberal deductions made to chibs of ten or more subscribers. RATES OF ADVEETt$fyG.^-0*? Dollar per square ol oncSncft for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square forsubsequent inserlionslessthan three months. No advertisement counted less than a square. Liberal contracts wrll "ne made with those wishing to advertise for three, six or twelve months. Ad? vertising by contract must be confined" to the im? mediate business of the firm or individual contrac? ting. Obituary Notices exceeding fivo Hnes, Tributes x>t Respect, and all personal communications v>r matters of individual interest, will ho charged Jot at advertising rates. Announcements of marriages and deaths, and notices of a religwus-character, ire respectfully solicited, and will be inserted gratis. THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. 16, 1875. Editorial Notes. We direct attention to the interesting and valuable contribution from the pen of Hon. R. F. Simpson, of Pendleton, upon the re? sources and advantages of Anderson County, which is published on our first page to-day. We would like to secure other contributions of a similar character, and invite all dis? posed to make use of our columns for the advancement and extension of our claims upon the attention of immigrants from other sections. The Atlanta Herald recently stated that Gen. Joseph K. Johnson has been appointed to the position of commander-in-chief of the Egyptian army, and that he has accepted the position, after it was tendered to him the third time. It was urged upon him so stren? uously that he finally consented, and is making preparations to go over and assume command immediately. He receives $100, 000 to prepare himself with an outfit, and also the sum of $25,000 annually for having supreme control of the Khedive's army. P^r contra, the Savannah News pronounces this story sensational, if not pure fiction. We take pleasure in printing the address of the Palmetto Guard, under whose aus? pices will take place the centennial celebra? tion of the battle of Fort Moultrie on the 28th of June next. It is intended to make this celebration worthy of national remem? brance, and to assist widely in furthering the ends of peace and reconciliation. Being under the management of a gallant remnant of Confederate soldiers, whose devotion to the Lost Cause was signalized on many his? toric fields, this appeal to South Carolinians will not pass unheeded, nor will there be wanting proper enthusiasm and patriotic fervor to make the celebration a complete success. Gen. J. B. Kershaw will deliver the anniversary oration, and this is an addi? tional guarantee of prosperous issue to this patriotic work. Judge Mackey has had more habeas corpus cases lately than all the other Judges in the State combined, and has shown a readiness and even avidity to undertake this class of cases that is totally incomprehensible to us. In the case of the State against Parks, for the murder of Dr. Shell, he recently dis? missed the prisoner without day and with? out bail, on the ground that be had been eaptured in Washington. 1). C, brought without a requision to this State, and com? mitted to Greenville instead of Laurcns jail. It is law, we believe, that jurisdiction im? properly obtained in civil cases is void, but we know of no such rule in criminal actions. The Judge, however, made it law in the ease referred to by one of those bold dicta for which he is celebrated. lie was certainly very gracious to the prisoner, for he let him off free when the application asked for a discharge on five hundred dollars bail. Such Judges will doubtless be very popular with all prisoners, and likewise with those who ought to be in prison?in other words, the corrupt members of the Legislature. A special dispatch to the Louisville Cou tn'cr-Jotmuil from Holly Spring, Miss., dated Sept. 7th, says the largest political meeting held in that State since the war occurred the day before hi the open air. Large numbers of colored men were present, although it was only a few days after the riot at Clinton, when Gov. Ames was seeking to convince the President and his advisers that the lives of colored men were unsafe. Senator Gor? don, of Georgia, was the first speaker, and his remarks were eminently conservative, breathing a spirit of conciliation and good feeling, and eulogizing the Federal soldiers. He appealed to the colored people to unite with the white people and drive out the "carpet-baggers," and contrasted the condi? tion of his State with Mississippi, declaring that peace-reigned in Georgia and misrule in Mississippi. Congressman Lamar followed in a characteristic speech, in which he re? viewed the politics of the State srhce the war, held up the acts of the Republican party in Mississippi as atrocious and wick? edly corrupt, and charged*to Got-Ames the blood of the colored men killed in the Yicksbtrrg not* lost year. The white people Of Mississippi are making a gallant struggle to regain control of their State, and we trust they will prove successful. An influential conservative politician from North Carolina expresses the opinion that the Constitutional Con vent-ion in that State will hold a short session. One of the most important of the reforms to be proposed will be a reorganization of the Judiciary of the State. The Judges are now elected by the people in districts, and their term of office Is eight years. If this system is continued It cannot be many years before the State will I bo disgraced and justice made a mockery by the election of a Judge whose general unfit- i ness for the office or ignorance of the law will make him totally incompetent to fill ! the position. To remedy this, it is proposed I to make the tenure of the judges a life ten? ure, or to last during good behavior, and to Intrust elections to fill vacancies to the Leg? islature, instead of to the people. Another J proposed change is the re-establishment of the whipping-post, for the relief of the pcu itcntiary, which is now becoming so full as to make its support a great burden to the State. Some members of the Convention j will, also advocate the disfranchisemcut of all persons who have been convicted of an j infamous crime In the courts of the State. J This will meet with strong opposition, and it is by no means certain that an amendment to this effect will be agreed to by the ( '(in? vention. The Republican Slate Convention of New York made giant efforts to overcome the popularity of Gov. Tilden, who is recognized as the champion reformer of the land. Their nominees are- unexceptionable in many re? spects, and are noted for upright conduct and strict probity. Fred. W. Scward was nominated for Secretary of State, and Fran sis E. Spinner, Ex-Treasurer of the United States, was nominated for Comptroller, | which arc the most important offices to he filled at the next election. The platform declares that the welfare of the country re? quires a just and generous policy towards the Southern States; a linn refusal to use military power, except for purposes clearly defined in the Constitution; honesty in every branch of the State and National governments, and the prompt punishment of malfeasance in office; against any further inflation of the currency, and for the speedi? est possible return to specie payment.? Further, "recognizing as conclusive the President's public declaration that he is not a candidate for re-nomination, and with the sincercst gratitude for his patriotic services, we declare our unalterable opposition to the election of any President for a third term." An effort to strike out this resolution resul? ted in failure, and Gen. Grant was inconti? nently set aside by the New York Republi? cans. Hon. Jefferson Davis delivered an agricul? tural address at Dc Soto, Mo., on the 8th inst. Prominent citizens of all parties ex? tended a cordial welcome to Mr. Davis, but there was no unusual demonstration made over his presence among them. A large crowd were present from thy surrounding country, and Mr. Davis opened his speech by expressing much pleasure in meeting the people of a section of the country with which he was well acquainted many years ago. He rejoiced at its growth and prosper? ity, and declared that whatever might be the machinations of politicians, whatever the views of policy and the designs of state-craft might desire to consummate in regard to the future, the people of the great Mississippi Valley are one, and must always remain one people in interest, in destiny and in social forms and material progress. No man, no course of policy, no deep designs of ambitious men, could ever dissever them in all the future. They would surely stand together. The great river binds them to? gether by ties stronger than any that politics could ever invent, and from its source to its mouth the people who dwell in the Valley must be united. He then spoke at consid? erable length upon the vast agricultural re? sources of the country and the future devel? opments of the commerce of the Mississippi Valley and its great advantage and impor? tance to the nation, and predicted that the time would soon come when fleets of iron barges would float down the Mississippi, bearing a commerce greater than that ef the whole world. Put a little, while ago, and in view of the vast possibilities of this great valley, he advocated building a university which should serve to confer the highest education upon the young men of the val? ley. The great population which must soon swarm in this region will lead or be led ac? cording to the status which they maintain in mental culture. His speech was frequently applauded, and mad? a favorable impression upon the people of Missouri. The New York Tribune commends the speech "for its fraternal and hopeful tone, as well as for the good taste displayed in avoidance of those topics which must have pressed most forci? bly, under the circumstances, upon the minds of both speaker and audience ; while the reflections and suggestions in regard to the development of the Mississippi Valley are interesting as the ripe thoughts of one who has given the subject intelligent and careful consideration.'' The Charleston Election. Tho condition of political parties in the city of Charleston, as developed by the municipal canvass now in progress, is quite singular and almost incomprehen? sible. Everything seems topsy-turvy, and it is hard to tell the exact situation of affairs, except that the Radicals as usual will largely profit by the confused attitude of tho Conservatives. An eflbit was recently mado to organize the Con? servative party by tho friends of Gen. John A. Wagener, who was their choice for Mayor, and for a time there seemed a prospect of success, with respectable numbers and influence to strengthen the movement. It soon becamo apparent that this movement was strongly sup? ported by the notorious Bowcn, who is exceedingly hostile towards tho present Mayor, Mr. Cunningham, who was elec? ted by tho Republicans. This fact opera? ted against the friends of Wagener, and diminished their strength considerably. At the election held last week for dele? gates to the nominating convention, tho Bowcnitcs rallied to the polls, and claim? ed the right as members of tho Conser? vative party to vote for delegates, when it was well known that many of them wore Republicans of tho baser sort. This right was conceded to them in many instances by the managers, and their votes helped to elect delegates in tho in? terest of Gen. Wagoner, who was subse? quently nominated for Mayor. The voto at the primary election was exceed? ingly slim, however, and a portion of that vote was cast against the Wagener delegates. After the choice of delegates in this unusual manner, nearly one-half of tho executive committee of tho Con? servative party resigned their positions, on the ground that tho election did not truly represent the voico of their con? stituents. Such is the situation of affairs on the one hand, and it is equally unsatisfactory when wo come to examine the position of the Conservatives who are opposed to the Wagener faction. Mayor Cunning? ham is expected to bo the regular nomi? nee of the Republicans, and will be sup? ported by the Mackey wing, who will in turn secure a considerable number of votes from the Conservatives, ospccially as it is plainly intimated that a mixed ticket of Aldermen will be nominated to catch tho unwary and indignant. The real tight is between tho Mackeyitos and tho Bowenitcs, while tho Conservatives aro used to help one wing or the other to retain power and control of the city. The reason for this anomalous condi? tion is an utter want of organization among the Conservatives. A compact, efficient ami thorough organization would bo able to dictate terms to the wrangling Republicans, and maintain good government. Instead, there is the humiliating spectacle' of largo numbers dangling at tho tails of the respective fac? tions led by Bowen and Mackey, while the main body are utterly hopeless and helpless. It is a deplorable fact that whenever these coalitions are made by the Conservatives, no one can be found who is responsible for tho result, and good people aro made to drift into thorn without knowing the consequences of their own act ion. Kupincncss and apathy produce! just such results, and, even when divided among themselves, the Re? publicans are always sufficiently organ? ized and drilled to take every advantage of the straggling Conservatives, who are made to do the necessary voting, while their political opponents reap the solid rewards. The Shooting of Joseph Crews. On the 3th inst. Joseph Crews and Charles Bollin started from Laurens to Newberry in a buggy early in the morning, so that they reached McCoy's branch, four miles from Laurens, about six a. in. At this point they were lired upon by two men in ambush with .-hot guns. Two shots were fired, only one of which took ellect?lodging five1 ick shot in Mr. Crews' back and one in Mr. Bollin's shoulder blade. It is thought they expected the horse to be watered at this ! branch, so that they would get a sure shot I at Crews, but when the buggy did not stop they fired and so struck both the men. As soon as shot, Crews fell over in the buggy and exclaimed, "Great God, Charlie, I am killed." Neither of the men in ambush were recognized, and there is no clue what? ever to who were the perpetrators?even the mail rider, who passed there some half hour before the shooting and saw two men in a fence corner, could not tell whether they were while or black. At last accounts the lower portion of Mr. Crews' body and bis limbs were paralyzed, and it was not thought possible for him to live. Mr. Bollin was not seriously hurt-. Only one ball lias been found and extracted from Crews, leaving four whose depth and location are unknown. We regret this occurrence, as one, the ten? dency of which is to introduce violence and trouble. We know that the good people of Laurens have suffered much in consequence of the conduct of the man who has at bust fallen a victim to the system of lawlessness be has so disastrously introduced. We know that their property lias been destroyed, their homes invaded, their liberties taken from them by perjured witnesses, and in some instances the lives of unoflending citi. zens destroyed by the ruffians, who if not prompted to these deeds of villany by their acknowledged leader were at least encou? raged in their disorderly op2>usition to their Avhite neighbors, which lead to the terrible troubles, which like a tierce plague, have in? dicted a blight upon the happiness and a ruin of the prosperity of this county. But, while this is true we cannot but deplore any semblance of disorder, especially Hit this juncture of political aflairs, when every act of violence, however much provoked, is magnified into a vast political insurrection, to be used abroad as capital against us. The practice of assassination is one that is un? justifiable, either in political or moral law, and should not be practiced, however great the aggravation. We hope our people will continue to exercise that noble forbearance which has characterized them for the last fifteen years. It presents to the world a lit example of the moral grandeur of the South? ern character. The end of our troubles is at last near at hand, and the time is not far distant when the mighty arm of justice will be raised in our Courts of law to measure out condign punishment to those who have so long run riot over the peace and prosperi? ty of our State. The shooting of Mrr. Crews shows that there is danger to those who per? sist in crime, even if they have servile con? trol of the law in their localities. The out? raged sentiments of a community will have vengeance if the law fails to giyc them even a hearing in the Courts, and this example should be a warning to those who attempt by political power to avoid the responsibility of crimes of the gravest nature. We have no doubt that the extraordinary conduct of Judge Mackcy in granting bail to all those charged with the murder of Dr. Shell had much to do in producing the feeling that the only resource left to the citizens of Lau? rens to punish Crews for crime was to resort to assassination, and thus put him beyond the reach of Habeas Corpus. The Union Herald thinks it the result of the Greenville conspiracy, but we think it entirely unwar? ranted. There was an effort to bring about a trial of the parties accused of the murder of Dr. Shell, and those efforts were thwarted and no hearing allowed, and if in the exas? peration at this result some individual luuk the life of the leader of the accused parties, however much the violence is to be regretted, it is not surprising, and does not warrant the charge of a conspiracy. Since writing the above we are informed, upon what we consider good authority, that Joseph Crows died at 12 o'clock on Monday night Personal and General. The Presbytery of South Carolina meets at Greenville church, near Donaldsville, in Abbeville County, on Thursday, lUtb Sept. The recent victory in California will give the Democratic party a majority of States in the next Congress, which is a very import? ant matter, in case the election of President is thrown into the House of Representatives. Prof. James P. Latimer, of Davidson Col- j lege, is in attendance upon the University of Lcipsic, in Germany. He is one of the rising young men of the South, and will no doubt make good use of his time abroad, i The election in Maine on Monday last re j soiled in the usual victory for the Republi? cans, with a diminished majority in various I places. The returns are meagre up to this writing, and wc cannot give the exact re? sult. Mr. W. P. McKcllar, of Greenwood, has been elected President of the Jacksonville Female Seminary, Alabama, and has al? ready departed for his new home. Mr. McKellar began life as principal of the An? derson Male Academy. Bamberg, one of the most thriving towns on the South Carolina Railroad, received sixty bales of new cotton on the 4th instant. In that vicinity, the largest portion of the crop is said to be open, and owing to the drought, not over half a crop will be made. Mr. I). A. Smith is now associated with Messrs. Thompson and Keith as proprietors of the Keowee Courier. Mr. Smith is a native of Anderson County, and has many friends in this vicinity, who will unite with us in wishing him a prosperous and useful career at Walhalla. Hon. James Farrow has been elected to the Presidency of tin? Lanrensvilb: Female College, and will enter upon the duties of that position on the third .Monday in Octo? ber. Col. Farrrow has resided for the last several years in Kansas City, Mo., and we are glad to welcome his return to South Car? olina. The Springfield HcpuMiam says: "The success of lhe Democratic parly in <'aIifortiin is another indication of the increasing drift of political power, all over the country, in that direction. Nothing now seems to .stand in the way of the Democratic organization carrying the Presidential election, next year, but a split on the currency question." Mr. .Micah J. Jenkins, who recently re? ceived the appointment as cadel from the Seeoni Congressional District, has success? fully passed the rigid examination at Wcs( 1'oinl, and is now enrolled as one of the students. oiil of forty-seven applicants from various parts of i he' United States, only twenty succeeded in pa-sing the examina? tion. The Mississippi Troubles. Tiro Vicksburg Herald gives the following j account of the disturbance at Clinton, Mi.-.-., ' on Saturday. 4th inst. The row originated at a political meetieg of the Republican party : The origin and particulars of the riot at Clinton on Saturday afternoon have been variously staled. Wc think the following about correct: There, is a law prohibiting the sale of liquor in Clinton. Sonic young men from Raymond brought a bottle with them, and while the speaking was going on Martin Sivcly and some of his friends went oh"a.short distance to take a drink. The colored marshal for the occasion approached them and forbade the drinking. This order was not regarded, ami when the marshal at? tempted to take the bottle out of Sively's hand Sivcly struck him over the head with it. Senator Caldwell (colored) started to settle the difficulty, and was followed by some twenty negroes whom he ordered hack, but about lliQ more came rushing up. Some one fired a shot, which was followed by a general tiring and a stampede. Sivcly tired all the barrels of his ptetol, and the. ne? groes then demanded his surrender. He surrendered and give up his pistol, after which he was shot and his brains knocked out. He was then robbed of his clothing, and a linger was cut olf ill order to get his ring. The infuriated mob found Charles Chilton in his yard and shot and killed him in presence of his family. Frank Thoinas son, a promising young lawyer, was shot from his horse a mile and a half from the scene of the conflict, and after falling the savages drove their knives into his body in many places. John Xeal was fatally shot in the left lung in the town, and Waddy Rice seriously in the hand. Four negroes were found on the field and two mortally wounded. Six additional negroes have been found dead about Clinton since. Tho white men of Clin ton were organized at once for self-protection under Colonel Harding, and telegrams sent here for assistance. Fifteen minutes after the receipt of the first despatch 1?U men were ready to march and took a special train, which reached Clinton about seven o'clock. About ten o'clock more re? inforcements came from Jackson. The roads were picketed during the night, but all dan? ger being apparently over most of the citi? zens returned to their homes at Vicksburg, leaving thirty men on guard under Captain W. H. Andrews. Captain Andrews return? ed with the men this morning and reports all quiet at Clinton and Edwards. The train from Jackson on Saturday night, with reinforcements for Clinton, was bred into from the side of the road, and obstructions were also found on the track. Two or three days after the disturbance at Clinton, when all was quiet in that region, the following dispatch from Gov. Ames was received in Washington: Jackson. Miss., September 7, 1875. To U. S. Grant, President, Washington, D. C: Sin: Domestic violence in its most aggra? vated form exists in certain parts of this State. On the evening of the 1st inst., un? authorized and illegal armed bodies of men overthrew the civil authorities of Yazoo County, and took forcible possession of the saiil county, from which the sheriff, the peace officer of the county, was compelled to flGe for safety, and is still a refugee. The sheriff of this, Hinds County, reports that since the 4th inst. he has been unable after every elfort to maintain the peace and pro? tect right. He reports various murders by unauthorized armed bodies who are scour? ing the county. Warren County is also re? ported as being in a state of terrorism from the demonstrations of still other unauthor? ized armed bodies, and a feeling of insecuri? ty pervades in other counties of the Slate. After a careful examination of all the re? ports, I find myself compelled to appeal to the General Government for the means of giving that protection to which every Amer? ican citizen is entitled. I do not now make any formal application under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, but telegraph you to know if you can and will regard the proclamation issued by you in December la*t, on the application of the Legislature of this State, as still in force. The necessity of immediate action cannot be overstated. If your proclamation of Decem? ber last is not in force, I will at once makea formal application in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the United States. Ape mi Eirr Ames, Governor. This dispatch was forwarded to the Presi? dent at Long Branch, who replied that the Attorney General would answer Gov. Ames as to whether the proclamation of last year was still in force. The Attorney General decided that it was not in force, which was communicated to Gov. Ames at once, when the following telegram was immediately re? turned : Jackson, Miss., Sept. s. ]S75. To President 1'. S. Grant, Washington : Domestic .violence prevails in various parts of t his State, beyond the power of the State authorities to suppress. The Legisla? ture cannot be convened in time to meet the emergency. 1, therefore, in accordance with Section 4, Article 4, of the Constitution of the United Slates, which provide that the United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican form of govern? ment, and shall protect each of t hem against invasion, and on application of the Legisla? ture or of the Executive, when the Legisla? ture cannot he convened, tigainsl domestic violence, make this my application for such aid from the Federal Government as may lie necessary to restore peace to the State, and protect its citizens. Adeliiert Ames, Governor. In reply to this telegram, President Grant directed Adjutant General Townsend to in? struct the officer commanding the troops in Mississippi to give Gov. Ames such aid as may be necessary to mantain order and pro? tect life in that State, if the insurrection is too formidable to be suppressed with the means at the Governor's command. liefere sending such order to the commanding offi? cer, however, the ['resident directed a con? sultation with Attorney Genenil Pierrepont as to the legality of such contemplated mil? itary proceedings. The consultation be? tween Messrs. Townsend and Pierrepont resulted in deferring action upon die Presi? dent's telegram until it shall be decided whether a proclamation shall be issued, ad? dressed to the insurgents, the President having requested the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to consider whether such a proclamation is necessary. The war department will take no action until after the issuance of the proclamation, and not even then unless the insurgents disregard its requirements. The available troop1- in Mis? sissippi comprise thirteen companies of in? fantry, seal tend in various portions of the State* Official telegrams were forwarded to Gov. Ames on Thursday, asking him wheth? er it is not possible he can be aided in [ire serving the public peace by calling upon the law-abiding citizens, so as to avoid the neces? sity of resorting to Federal force to suppress the disturbances. The annexed dispatches will show that there is no occasion for either Feilenil or local interference, as there is no disturbance to suppress: Jackson, Miss., September 9. The following dispatch was sent to the United Stales Attorney Genend to-night: To Hun. Kiliranl Pierrepont, Attorney Gcnrrul Viiilttl States: There are no disturbances in this State, and no obstructions to the execution of the laws. There has been an unexpected con? flict at a political meeting ami some subse? quent disturbance, but everything is now quiet. The Governor's call for United Slates troops does not. even pretend that there is any insurrection against the Slate govern? ment, as required by the revision of the United Slates statutes'of I875, pages 10 and 34. Peace prevails throughout the Stale, ami the employment.of United Stales troops would lint increase Hie distrust of tin- people in the good faith of the present State gov? ernment. (Signed) J. II. GeokoE, Chairman Democratic State Executive Com? mittee. W vsuinctox, Sept. 10. The Attorney Genend to-day telegraphed to Governor Ames, requesting information regarding the present condition of nlliiirs in the recently reported disturbed portions of Mississippi, and is now exiiecthig a reply. I A dispatch has been received in response to the elegram from I he Attorney t'ciicral, in quiring as to the whereabouts of Secretary Fish, announcing thai Dial gentleman is at his country seat on the Hudson, and that he will meet the Attorney (*cm>rnl at any point he may designate to confer upon the subject of a proclamation. Tu this telegram, the Attorney General replies, informing the ?Secretary of Slate of his telegram of tin.; dale to Governor Ames, and delaying the proposed conference until afn r a reply to that telegram shall have been received, the character of which it is judged may be such that no further action will be necessary by the general government. A telegram has just been received by the Attorney General from the Sheriff of Hinds County, Miss., reporting that perfect poacu prevails throughout that county. The peace officers are not prevented from executing the legal process, ami the good citizens will aid him in the discharge of his duties if needed. The Attorney General expresses I the opinion that the difficulties are at an end. He still awaits a response to bis tele? gram of ibis morning to Gov. Ames. The latest information from Mississippi is contained in the following telegrams, which show that a fresh disturbance occurred on Thursday bit; Washington-, Sept. 1.3. It is probable that the President will re? turn to Washington to-morrow or next day, when a Cabinet meeting will be held to con? sider the Mississippi troubles, and determine what action shall he taken on tin; demand of Governor Ames for Federal interference. Attorney General Pierrepont this morning telegraphed to the United States Attorney at Jackson, Mississippi, to inform him with? out delay of the present condition of affairs in that part of the State; he also telegraphed to Governor Ames that he had forwarded to the President, at Long Branch, by special messenger, all the telegrams in regard to the troubles, ami now awaited the further ac? tion of the President. Memphis, Sept. 13. Passengers by rail report trouble in Talla hatchic County. The whites have sent mes? sengers to Oakland for assistance. The citi? zens of Grenada are organizing and arming. It is impossible to obtain a reliable report. A gentleman from Charleston, Mississippi, reports that last Thursday two negroes, who claimed to live in Arkansas, registered. Warrants were issued for their .irres:, when they Mud from the Constable and posse, who ran after them, Evans and Buford of the posse firing at them. The negroes in the vicinity of Trenton hearing of the affair, armed, to the number of seventy, and de? manded that Evans ami Buford be given up to them, and behaved riotously. On Satur? day, a large numbcrof armed negroes assem? bled in Trenton, White County. Treasurer Stewart, who isalso deputy sheriff, and Jerry Robinson tried to induce them to disperse. They threatened to hang both Stewart ami Robinson, who returned in haste, and noti? fied the citizens that the negroes were swear? ing vengeance. Calls were made on Oak? land. Charleston and Grenada for assistance. Parties from those points have gone to Fraison's Store, where the trouble origi? nated. Constitutional Conventions. The North Carolina Constitutional Con? vention organized last week by the election of Dr. Ivlward Ransom as President on the fourteenth ballot. Dr. Ransom was elected to the Convention as an independent Demo? crat, and occupied substantially the same ground before the people as the regular Democrats favoring constitutional reform. The body was composed of 59 Democrats and .V.) Republicans. The latter were pledg? ed to adjourn ?ine die, without taking any action upon O e present Constitution, in case the Convention ftll under their control. Dr. Ransom held the balance of power, therefore, ami upon him depended the en? tire result, so far as the organization was con? cerned. The Democrats determined to make him their presiding officer, and for several days the ballot ting wcut on without an or? ganization being affected. Under these cir? cumstances, Dr. Ransom voted for himself, and became the presiding officer, when a complete organization was made in the in? terest of the Democrats. The action of the Deinem rats in supporting Ransom shows that there was wisdom and discretion at their head, and that mere party advantage was subordinated to the imperative needs of the State. Besides, one of the first ordi? nances introduced provides for the removal of the political disabilities of Ex-Gov. Hol? den, whose impeachment a few years ago re? sulted in his disqualification. This is a sit re indication that conservatism will control the majority. After the standing commit? tees were appointed by the President, the delegates went to work earnestly, and one hundred and twenty-live ordinances were in? troduced to amend the present < ^institution. These ordinances embrace many inipoitant topics of public interest, such as reducing the number of judges, who are to be elected by the Legislature, instead of the popular vote ; reducing salaries in the executive and legislative departments; prohibiting convict? ed felons from holding offie or silting on juries; providing for separate schools for white and black children ; providing for the compromise of the public debt, Ac. The standing committees are judiciously selected, and it may be expected that every scheme presented will be carefully scrutinized before presented for action by the< 'onvention. An election has been ordered to till the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon. Win. A. Graham, which takes [daceon the tilth inst., after which the Democrats claim an easy working majority. The ablest members of the Democratic party in North Carolina are prominent leaders in this movement for con? stitutional reform, and we shall expect every action to harmonize with right, truth and justice. The Alabama Constitutional Convention met in Montgomery on the Oth inst., and organized without any delay. Gen. L. P. Walker was chosen President by acclama? tion, Republicans and Democrats alike vot? ing for him. The falber of (.Jen. Walker presided over the convention which adopted the Constitution in 1810, under which Ala? bama was admitted into the Union. His speech on taking the chair shows a just ap? preciation of the work in hand, and vindi? cates the wisdom of the delegates in making his election unanimous. He declared that the civil and political equality of all men should be recognized in its broadest signifi? cance and incorporated into the new Con? stitution, which ought to quiet the fears of those who are anticipating reactionary legis? lation on the return of the Democratic party to power. In the Alabama Convention, the Democrats have an overwhelming majority, and will become responsible for the framing of amendatory clauses, which we arc satisfied will only include such measures as will con? duce to the moral and material welfare of the State. The delegates were selected from among the best, purest and ablest men of the State, who will correct many evils grow? ing out of the bad government of the last eight years. HYJ1EXEAL MARRIED, on the 0th of September inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Haines Mullikin, by Ucv. A. Acker, Mr. JOSEPH M. COX, of Anderson Conutv, to Miss FLORA D. MULLIKIX, of Greenville County. A G U E C 0 X QUEKO R ; NO QUININE, NO ARSENIC, NO POISONS. This is strong language, as physicians ami Chemists have for years tried to compound a preparation that would entirely cure Fevkk ami Aouk without the use of strong medi cidessuch as (Quinine, Arsenic ami other poisons injurious to the system. There is no case of Fever and Ague, Intermittent or Bilious Fevers, Congestive chills, Night Sweats, Liver complaints, Ac. Ihat this remedy will not cure at onceatid permanent? ly. If purilies the Wood, Liver. Spleens, and all seereatory organs so effectually that the ("hills will not return during t be season, even when persons have had them for years. Sold by W1UUTE a*- WILLIAMS, Anderson, S. 0. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mkssus. Editors.?Very greatly to my surprise T have learned that there arc certain parties here who charge that I was the writer of the two articles recently published iu your paper over the signature of "John 11. Coehran." You will please allow Trio to correct that impression by assuring them that I did not write either of the articles re? ferred to, nor do 1 know who did, nor have I aided or abctcd him, or any one else, in re? ference to any matter contained in them, nor has he. asked any assistance from me. And I do assure those parties that 1 have quite enough to do in attending to my own affairs without voluntarily engaging in mat? ters that do not concern me. Respect fully, JOHN WILSON. F'r>r the Anderson Intelligencer. Messrs. Eiutoks: I understand that an? other newspaper will soon he issued in An? derson, and as I do not desire any favors at your hands in allowing the ''Unusual privi? lege of personally abusing one of the editors in his own columns," I will wait until I can have an opportunity of answering your '?Vituperation'' in this or some other paper by advertisement, if necessary, and where I will he allowed the usual privilege of an? swering after the "next issue." JOHN Jt. COCHRAN. Anderson. S. C, September 14'/i. ls,7">. NOTICE IS hereby given that application will bo made to the next Legislature for amendment to the Charter of the Village of Pendlcton. JAMES HUNTER, Intendant. Sept Hi, 187.") 9 3m Renters Wanted! HAVING a body of good Cotton and Corn lands, more than I can culti? vate myself, I will rent small farms to good farmers on favorable terms. My lauds lie on the Bruee's Ford Road, four miles from Feuilleton, and on Eighteen Mile Creek. JOHN B. ADGER, Jr. Rivoli Plantation, Anderson Co.,) _ September 10, 1SJ75. \ 9?4 FINE BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY. rpiIE undersigned will open about the JL 2<ith of September, 187?, in Ander? son a Shop, where he will manufacture the finest quality of BOOTS and SHOES, on reasonable terms, and at short notice. Satisfaction will bo guaranteed to custo? mers in every particular. Give me a call, and you can have any quality of Boot or Shoo that vou wish. P. GARRECKT. Sept 10, 187')_9_ GINXBGNOTICE. HAVING had our Gins and machine? ry overhauled, also many improve? ments made in our ginning arrange? ments, we are are now better than ever prepared to accommodate our customers, guaranteeing them a turn-out and a sam? ple equal, if not better, than any other Gin. Besides, having in connection with Mr. J. W. Keys started a Steam Gin two miles from town, we will not be so crowded as heretofore, and consequently will not keep our customers waiting. Bring on your Cotton, have it ginned, sold, and your seed back home the same day. OSHORN E A McCULLY. _Sept 15, 187;") 9 2in FOR SALE. rTMIE undersigned offers for sale his J_ VALUABLE FARM, containing about 300 acres?about (in acres of native forest land ?100 acres of old pine held, and about 40 acres No. 1 bottom land, in a high state of cultivation, the residue of upland, also in a high state of cultiva? tion. This farm lies immediately on the road leading from Anderson C. II. to Craytonville, nine miles from the former and four miles from Bcltou, known as the Todd place. Good substantial im? provements?a good two-story house, containing six rooms, good new stables, excellent spring water, orchard, Ac. Terms made easy. For further infor? mation, call on the undersigned at his residence, three miles east of Anderson Court House. Z. I). CHAM BLEE. Sept I?,1875 9 3 i MRS. C. C. PECC. j "LADIES' STORE, j ANDERSON, S. C. j THE FALL GRAND OPENING WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22, When all the Latest Style \ Hats, Bonnets, French Flowers, .... Fancy and Ostrich Feathers, Birds, Ornaments, Ribbons. Sashes. AND ALL the NOVELTIES IN THE MILLINERY AND MAUTUA MAKING LINE, Notions and Dress Goods WILL BE DISPLAYED, Commencing at 9 0'ClocK a. m. My friends ami customers are respect? fully invited to be present. Sept Hi, 1875 TOWN LOTS FOR SALE* I wiil sell at LIBERTY STATION, on the AIR LINE RAILROAD, ill PICKETS County, S. C, on Thursday, 23rd of September, a number of VALUABLE arid DESIR? ABLE building lots, to contain from one-fourth of an acre to four acres eacln The village will bo situated on a beauti? ful plateau of land, in one of the healthi? est sections of the State, and surrounded by bold springs of excellent water, ami in the midst of one of the most prosper? ous farming sections in the State. TERMS?One-third cash, one-third iri three months, balance in six months; with interest from date. Purchasers to have the privilege of anticipating any part or all the payments. Titles to bo executed but not" delivered until the wholo of the purchase money is paid; Purchasers to pay extra for papers. My agents, Mr. Addison Roggs, Samuel Stewart and S. M. Ilolcombe, residing at or near the pluee, will take pleasure in showing the lots to any one wishing to purchase. A plat of the Town and lots will be exhibited on day of sale. CATII AR IN E T EMPLETON; Sept 16, 1875 9 I STATE OF SOUTH' CAROLINA, Axdkrsox CousrfY* IUj W. W. Humphrey*, Judge of Probate: WHEREAS, B. F. Whltncr bos madd suit to me to grant him letters of ad? ministration on the Estate and effects of Dr. Charles L. Gaillard, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said Charles L. Gaillard deceased, to be and appear before me in Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on Friday, October 1st, 1875, after pub? lication hereof, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under by hand, this l?th day of September, 1875. W. W. HUMPHREYS. Sop. 16, 1875 0_2 Notice of Dissolution. THE undersigned having by mutual consent dissolved copartnership on August the 20th, 1S75, would respectfully inform their customers that all notes and accounts are iu the hands of S. J. Gaiues for colloction. GAINES it FARMER. Sept 16, 1875_9_3_ Saddles, Saddles. FOR the cheapest and best Saddles, go to see GROGAN, up-stairs over Towers A Broyles' store, Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. j2?>- Don't forget the place! SILKS \ RIBBONS DRESS GOODS, Prints, Hats, Shoes Laces, and every kind of Goods needed by the fair sex, (to the buying of which I have GIVEN My personal attention,) can be found on hand and soon TO Arrive. These Goods are new, fashiona? ble and elegant, and will be sold VERY CHEAP to THE LADIES Come and judge for yourselves. Espe? cial attention paid to Mantua Making and Millinery. Fashion Plates on hand for distribution AT THE EMPORIUM Of Fill. C. A. REED. Sept 9, 1S75 8 ly IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina. In the matter of B. A. McAlister, Bank? rupt, by whom a petition for adjudica? tion of Bankruptcy was tiled on tho 7th day of January, A. D. 1874 in said Court. rpHIS is to give notice, that on the 3rd X day of ""September, A. D. 1875, a warrant in bankruptcy was issued against the Estate of B. A. McAlister, of Storeville, in the County of Anderson, and State of South Carolina, who has boon adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition "; that the payment of any debts and delivery of any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer of any property by him, are forbidden bylaw; that a meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one or more Assignees of his Estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to bo holden at New berry, S. C, before C. G. .Leger, Esq., Register, on the 30th day of September, A. D. 1875, at 4 o'clock p. 111. R. M. WALLACE, U. S. Marshal as Messenger. Per A. P. PlFER, D. M. Sept 9, 1875 8 _12 Kentucky Jeans. JUST RECEIVED from Louisville, Ky., SIXTEEN PIECES of tho Best Jeans in tho Market, aud for sale low. We will not enumerate any more ar? ticles, but request our friends swid custo? mers to give us a call, and see our goods and hear our prices before you buy. W? keep good goods, and our motto is "Quick Sales and Small Profits." TOWERS & BROYLES. No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson. S. C Scp2,1875_7_ NOTICE IS HEREBY given that application will be made after thirty days to John W. Daniels, Esq., Clerk of the Court for Anderson Countv, S. C, to incorporate TOWN CREEK ACADEMY, in County and State aforesaid. Bv order of the Board of Trustees. August 26th, 1875. P. R. BROWN, L. D. HARRIS, J. W. LEWIS. Sep. 2, 1S75 7_ 5 Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned hereby gives notico that he will apply to W. W* Humphreys, Judge of Probate, on the 5th of October, 1875, for a Final Settlement of the Estate of Matlicw Crcnshaw, Sr., deceased, and a final discharge from the same. MATTJ IE W CRENS11 AW, Executor. Sep. 2, 1S75 7 5 INSURE YOUR COTTON CSNS. DESIRABLE risks on Cotton Gins will betaken by a first class Insu? rance Company. For particulars, apply to J. A. BROCK, Agent, Aug 26, 187."> <> 3ui