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THE INTELLIGENCER. LOCAL. MATTERS. 3KIEF 3CE9TI0B. We leani that the collection of taxes will commence about the 12th of this month. "The books will be delivered to the Treasurer at that time, and he will open them imme? diately and give official notice of his hav? ing commenced the collection. Rev. Edwin A. Bolles, District Superin? tendent American Bible Society for South Carolina, will preach in the" Baptist Church, Beltou, S. C, on Sunday morning rftst, Oth inst., at eleven o'clock. After the sermon, .a Bible Society will be organized. See the advertisement of J. S. Ashley in which he announces a supply of fruits and -confectioneries. He has removed to the .spacious house formerly occupied by Maj. A. Rl Broyles oh the square, where he has opened the Centennial Boarding House, and solicits permanent and transient boarders. Messrs. Brown & Benson advertise the -celebrated water elevator for which they own the patent right for this State. It claims a very decided improvement over any other plan for drawing water, and has received the hearty commendation of those who have tried it. Read their advertise? ment in this paper. The National Bank of Anderson has de? clared the usual semi-annual dividend of five per cent., besides increasing surplus fund two per cent, and applying two per cent, or one thousand dollars to the reduc? tion of premium on United States bonds. This is equivalent to a net profit of nine per ?cent for six mon ths. Messrs. Arnstein & Rose announce that -they will sell at greatly reduced prices to make room for their spring and summer stock of goods.. These gentlemen have ?evinced much business skill and energy, and have met with deserved success. Persons wishing to avail themselves of their low prices would do well to call at an early day. Attention is directed to the advertisement of Messrs. Gilreath <fc Peoples, who are carrying on a general business in tin-ware at this place. They also have a large num? ber of the most approved cooking and heat? ing stoves, and will buy rags and cotton. Their wagon is traveling through the Coun? ty, and our citizens can supply themselves from it or directly from their store. We be? speak for them a liberal patronage. 'Die County Commissioners have unani? mously agreed to relieve Mr. B. D. Dean, ou.t County Treasurer, of attending at the various places designated for our County, on account of the unsettled condition of things and the danger of robbery. Application has been made-to the Executive Department to approve this action of the Commissioners. It vrill occasion some inconvenience, but is no doubt the safer and wiser course to be pursued at this time.' The schedule on the G. & C. R. R. has again been changed. There is no change in the morning train above Belton, but the down train arrives at stations below Belton about half hour later than by the former schedule. The up' train arrives at stations ?just-ten minutes later than before. The change in the morning is to allow time for breakfast at Belton, which is a good arrange , inert, and will be very convenient for the traveling public. Mr. Preston C. Fant died at his residence in Anderson on Saturday last, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Fant was a quiet citizen who had the friendship and respect of his neighbors. He bore his suffering with great resignation, and died as calmly as if death were only going to sleep. Mr. Fant . was about thirty years of age, and leaves a little orphan son of about six years. His funeral services were conducted in the Bap? tist church on last Sabbath afternoon by Rev.'J. S. Murray, and were attended by a large number of our citizens who were present to pay this last mark of respect to the departed. On last Saturday night four negroes way? laid the xoad for Mr. A. Reed Campbell, a merchant of Belton, who resides some two miles from the village. The supposition is that they waited some time for him and as Mr. Nicely passed along the road they stepped out and asked where Mr. Campbell was. When told that he had gone home they went back into the woods, after dis? charging a pistol. Shortly after that two colored men went to his house and asked for him. He was, however, not at home, as he had left the store early that evening and gono some miles distant fer the night. It is -generally supposed that they intended rob? bery and were disappointed. Persons trav? eling, especially about dark or in the night time, would do well to beware of the suspi? cions parties now prowling through the country. Men who carry money in any quantities about them are liable to be rob? bed or murdered. Mcboxb, Robbkbt and Arson.?One of the most horrible tragedies it has ever been oar lot to record occurred in Newberry Coun? ty on the night of the 24th December. The store of Messrs. Holloway ?fe Reid, at Po maria, was burned to the ground, and it was afterwards discovered that Mr. Hay no D. Reid, one of the partners, was brutally mur? dered, and after the fire had partially sub? sided his charred remains were discovered in the rmniL Besides, it was ascertained that the safe had been robbed of $3,000 in cur? rency, together with gold and silver coin to the amount of $80; also, a fine double-case gold watch, the private property of the de? ceased, was taken from his person, with oth? er valuables. The total loss in money and goods was not less than $10,000, on which there wasTno insurance. This triple crime of murder, robbery and arson was commit? ted by four negroes, who were arrested a few .days afterwards by Detectives Canton and . Hubbard, and one of them has confessed that Mr. Reid was murdered by them be? fore the store was fired or robbed. The fire was discovered in the early part of the night, and all efforts to save the building proved futile. "She names of the parties arrested are W. R. Thompson, Henry T. Williams, Wade Cooko and Calvin Wilson. A large amount of the stolen goods was found on the prem? ises of Thompson, who is an old offender, and well known to the people of Anderson. He was convicted of horse stealing soon after the war, before Judge J. S. Murray, of the District Court, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for twenty years, from which he was pardoned upon a forged petition, containing the names of Mr. Murray and many other prominent citizens of Anderson. On his way'to the penitentiary, while under charge of John R. Codi ran, ho made his escape and was afterwards recaptured. If wc are not mistaken, he was again sent to the penitentiary for the crime of burglary in Barnwell County, and was pardoned out by Ex-Gov. Moses. He is a villain of the dec{> est dye, and Judge Lynch ought to admin? ister justice in his case without delay. We are glad to state that the money, watch and other valuables were recovered from an adjacent lot, where these murderers and robbers had deposited their booty under ground for safe-keeping. The surviving member of the firm, Mr. Thomas W. Hollo way, has our sympathies in this frightful calamity. His late partner is spoken of as a young man of excellent character, and his terrible fate is a great shock to numerous friends in the State. POMONA GRAHGE. The Organization of a Pomona Grange for Anderson County was perfected on Saturday last, in accordance with previous announce? ment. The representatives of subordinate Granges met in Temperance Hall, and the meeting was called to order by B. W. Simp? son, Esq., when the delegates proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year, which resulted in the choice of the follow? ing, viz: R W. Simpson, Worthy Master ; Dr. W. L. Broyles, Overseer; W. W. Rus? sell, Lecturer; J. W. Prevost, Steward; P. R Brown, Assistant Steward; W. T. McGill, Chaplain; T. B. Lee, Treasurer; J. W. Norris, Secretary; A. B. Bowdcn, Gate Keeper; Mrs. W. L. Broyles, Ceres; Mrs. Anna Darricot, Pomona; Miss Bessie McLees, Flora; Mrs. J. W. Prevost, Lady Assistant Steward. A Pomona Grange was promptly organ? ized by the officers elect, and the Fifth De? gree conferred upon those not having here? tofore received it. Twenty-four subordinate Granges were represented, and about thirty five Masters, Past Masters and delegates wesi present. Various items of business were discussed and disposed of in a deliberative manner, and several standing committees were ap? pointed. A resolution was adopted tender? ing the thanks of the Pomona Grange to the Sons of Temperance for the use of their handsome hall. Adjourned to meet on the first Saturday in April next at this place at tl o'clock a. m. DELEGATES TO ENOXVILLE. The committee appointed by the mass aseeting held in this place on saleday in De? cember last to select delegates to attend the Railroad Convention which meets in Knox rille on the 20th inst. haye designated the following gentlemen to represent Anderson County. We trust that the delegates ap poin ted will make an earnest effort to attend the proposed meeting, for it is highly im? portant that the citizens of Anderson should be represented in any scheme for the resus? citation of the Blue Bidge Bailroad, and we look forward to the deliberations at Knox ville as likely to initiate a programme for the speedy resumption of actual work upon this great enterprise. The delegates named by the committee are as follows: W. H. D. Gaillard, John B. Sitton, Dr. W. C. Brown, Jesse W. Norris, B. F. Whitner, E. M. Rucker, Joseph N. Brown, W. S. Sharpe, Thos. B. Lee, 0. H. p. Fant, James A. Gray, John B. Moore, Dr. W. L. Broyles, John M. Glenn and C. S. Mattison. An effort will be made to secure transpor? tation over the various railroads at least for half fare, which we trust will prove success fid. For the Anderson Inte?igencer. We endorse the suggestions made by "Democrat" in your last issue. If we are to bo freed from the oppressor we must go to work, and to a roan do our duty. To this end we call on Broadaway Township to meet at Neal's Creek church on Saturday, the 29th inst., at 10 o'clock a. m., to re-or? ganize our Democratic Club for our town? ship, and to send up our delegates, as sug? gested by "Democrat," to elect County Chair? man and Executive Committee for the County, and we ask that all the townships shall meet us in this good work to rid our? selves of the oppressor. BROADAWAY TOWNSHIP. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Messes. Editors.?We are much pleased with the communication in your last issue signed "Democrat." We endorse him throughout, and do hereby call upon all Democrats of our township to meet at Flat Bock church on Saturday, the 29th of Janu? ary next, at 11 o'clock a. m., to re-organize our Democratic Club, andlet all attend. In? deed, there never has been a time during the existence of this government when any por? tion of her citizens were oppressed as we arc. And were there ever an occasion greater than ours to cause a people to unite to a man to rid themselves of a despotism un? known to any people beyond the borders of our State? "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Let all the townships orgnnize and send up their delegates, as suggested by "Democrat," elect our County Chairman atd Executive Board, and go to work, as we are determined to win. VAEENNES. For the Anderson Intelligencer. The Democrats of the Dark Corner Town? ship are respectfully requested to meet at Moffatsville (Sherard's store) on Saturday, the 29th day of January next, for the pur? pose of re-organizing the Democratic Club of the Corner, in accordance with the sug? gestion made over the signature of "Dem? ocrat" in the last issue of the Intelligencer. Now is the time to organize and to develop our forces to meet the enemy, who are the theives, rogues and public plunderers, in the coming election, and if we do it with the de? termination that should characterize us as a people, sorely oppressed by vindictive igno? rance, victory will attend us, and we shall be freed from that degradation as a people and State, that has been unknown to any portion of the American Republic since the foundation of the government. The plan of organization suggested by "Democrat," is, in our opinion, the best une, and we hope that the townships will all or? ganize the Clubs, send up delegates to elect a County Chairman and Executive Commit? tee, as suggested, on salesday in Feburary next, to the end that an early nomination may be made by the Democratic party of the County. _ DARK CORNER PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. At a regular meeting of Mountain Creek Grange, No 284, the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: W. T. McC'own, Worthy Master; W. J. Stevenson, Overseer; D.S. Chamblee, Steward; J. L. Glenn, Assistant Steward ; W. D. Hall, Lec? turer ; Reuben Burriss, Chaplain ; Levi Burriss, Treasurer; W. S. Shaw, Secretary ? J. W. Hall, Gate Keeper; Mrs. Ebnina Chamblee, Ceres; Mrs. G. A. Gary, Flora; Miss M. L. Burriss. Pomona; Miss Miriam McGregor, Lady Assistant Steward. The officers to be installed in the Harper Grange, No. 266, on the fourth Saturday in January by John Peter Brown are as fol? low!! : William Harper, Worthy Master; Wm. Burriss, Overseer; John Harper, Lec? turer; D. P. Bowen, Stewart; E. K. Miller, Assistant Steward; Jeptha Harper, Chap? lain; Dr. G. J. Duckworth, Treasurer; L. H. Welborn, Secretary; C. W. Tucker, Gate Keeper; Miss Maggie Williams, Ceres; Mrs. Maggie McPhail, Pomona; Miss Susan Hun? ter, Flora; Mrs. Anna Dairicott, Lady As? sistant Steward. A;: a regular meeting of Neal's Creek Grange, No. 212, the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: J. W. Prevost, Worthy Master; J. A. Major, Over Beer; J. B. Carpenter, Lecturer; J. N. Van diver, Steward; H. C. Erskinc, Assistant Stewart; Thorn oh Erskinc, Chaplain; C. A. Kay, Secretary; E. M. Holland, Treasurer: J. M. Elgin, Gate Keeper; Mrs. J. N. Van diver, Ceres; Mrs. J. A. Mnjor, Flora; Mrs. C. A. Kay, Pomona: Mrs. J. W. Prevost, Lady Assistant Steward. The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year at a regular meeting of Mio Mills Grange, No. 294, held Decem? ber 28th, 1875: Capt. D. L. Hall, Worthy Master; W. B. Miller, Overseer, J. A. Price, Lecturer; J. T. Morgan, Steward; J. 0. McKee, Assistant Steward; H. P. Price, Chaplain; J. R. Ashley, Treasurer: S. J. McKee, Secretary; B. F. Price, Gate Keeper; Mrs. D. L. Hall, Ceres; Miss Hcbecca H. McKce, Pomona; Miss Jane Leverette, Flora; Miss M. E. McMnhan, Lady Assist? ant Steward. Ftr the Andeimn InteHigoncer. Belton, S. C, Jan. 3,1876. I Messes. Editors: Your space does not admit of our moralizing over the exit of the old year and the advent of the new. To the reflective mind profitable lessons will readily suggest themselv(!s; the unreflective would not appreciate them if presented. Christmas at Belton has been a joyous time; the more so because young and old joined in innocent pastimes, and good order and almost perfect sobriety prevailed. Santa Claus made his traditional visit to the entire delight of the children who delight in toys, fire-works and sweetmeats, while appropriate amusements afforded to the older folk a grateful relaxa? tion from the duties of life. On Christmas day the Rev. Robert King preached an ap? propriate sermon to an appreciative audi? ence. The invisibles from Honea Path, Neal's Creek and Beaverdam joined with those from Belton in a fancy ride, and at night our amateur minstrels gave a very creditable performance in Stringer's Hall. On the night of the 28th the charades opened in the same hall, and although the weather was horriblo, a very good audience w as pres? ent. After an opening piece by the compa? ny, Warren D. Wllkes, Esq., according to previous announcement, delivered ;i temp? erance lecture, which w.is well received. He treated the subject in a three-fold ispect? to oursclf, to God and to society. After his lecture was concluded, the young gentlemen and ladies gave a series of charades, which were quite laughable an d entertaining.. On Thursday night, the 2J)th, the fair for the benefit of the Sons of Temperance and of the Baptist Church, was opened in Stringer's Hall, which was draped with evergreens and conveniently arranged with post office and tables for eatables and fancy article*. The attendance of old and young was large, and the arrangements complete. Running the entire length of the hall tables were sp ead, loaded with viands which drew out the cur? rency bountifully. The lair was a complete success, resultingin a handsome sum, which will enable the Sons to fir, up their hall, and enable the church to pu:x;hase a bell. The spirit of the visitors waji excellent and all seemed to enjoy it. And now we have enteied upon the New Year, not knowing wha; betides ut. We hope it may be a prosperous year, but at the threshold our people are met with heavy taxes and large indebtedness and small re? sources to pay with. ^Hov our farmers who are dependent upon the nerchants for sup? plies to raise another crop are to get along, we do not very clearly<perccive. Then, too, our ]jeople are out of heart about our State government. No retrenchment, no reform, and, to make the matter worse, Whipper, Moses and Wiggins elevated to the Bench, and the party and color line clearly denned. Among honest men, bj whatever party name they may be callejL, there can he no diffenmce of opinion, and among such there should be prompt and united organization and action. BELTON. SONS OF TEMPERANCE. Belton Division, No. 92, has installed the following officers to serve the current quar? ter : W. A. Geer, Worthy Patriarch; A. J. Stringer, Worthy Associate; 1 N. Carwile, Recording Scribe; L. C. Told, Assistant Re? cording Scribe; H.J. Armstrong, Financial Scribe; George W. McDavid, Treasurer; W. D. Wilkes, Chaplain ; J. Ml Geer, Con? ductor; J. T. Cox, Assistant Conductor; J. K. Bruazeale, Inside Sentinel; >L. B. Hall, Outside Sentinel; W. H. Toid, Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch. \ The following officers of Andenon Divis? ion, will be installed this (Thursday) eve? ning : J. B. Clarke, Worthy Patriarch; W. W. Ejys, Worthy Associate; J. M. Hub bard,' Recording Scribe; W. A. Rint, As? sistant; Recording Scribe; 0. F. J^nes, Fi? nancial Scribe; A. J. Watt, Treasurer; Rev. D. E. Frierson, Chaplain; G. W. Hammond, Conductor; J. L. Fant, Assistant Conduc? tor; J. R. Smith, Jr., Inside Sentinel; C. C. Langston, Outside Sentinel; Wra. yilcox, Librarian; Wm. D. Simpson, Assistant Li? brarian. MARKETS. Anderson, Jan. "5,1176. There has been very little cotton ofered for sid} during the past week. Market i\asy, and quotations to-day (Wednesday) aifol lows: Stained and tinged 9} to 10}, ordinary 101 to 11, good ordinary 11 to 11}, low njd dling 11} to 11}, middling 11} to 12, g?od middling 12. Charleston, Jan. 4,1876. Cotton market steady; sales 1,500. (Joid ordinary. 11} to 11}; low middling, 12}'o 121; middling, 12} to 13. New Yokk, Jan. 4. Market quiet and stead v; sales 1,280. Mid tiling upland 13 5-16. Gold 12}. \ Liveepool, Jan. 4. Cotton quiet and unchanged. Middling upland 615-16. Sales 10,000 bales. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on December 15th, 1875, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. G. M. Rodgers, Mr. W. HOLBERT PICKENS and Mus L. JOSAPHINE WIG INGTON, all of Anderson County. On December 16th, 1875. by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. JOHN SPEARMAN and Miss SALLIE MARTIN, all of Anderson County. At the residence of the bride's father, on the 2nd inst., by the Rev. L. W. Tribble, Mr. R. B. KAY and Miss F. E. WRIGHT, youngest daughter of R. N. Wright, Esq., all of Anderson County. By James McLesky, Trial Justice, on Sun? day morning, December 26th, 1875, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. R. P. WILSON, of Greenville County, and Miss LUCE*DA ABERCROMBIE, of Anderson County, By Rov. G. H. Cartledgc, on Thursday, December 23d, 1875, at the residence of the bride's lather, Mr. JOHN L. TELFORDand Miss MOLLIE ELIZABETH, daughter of Mr. Burton Rucker, all of Banks County Ga. On Tuesday the 4th inst., at the bride's resident*, by the Rev. J. S. Murray. Mr. JOHN DICKINSON, of Calhoun County, Alaban a, and Mrs. ROSANNA SCOTT, of Andereon County, S. C. On December 28th, 1875, at the residence of the bride's father, bv Rev. J. A. Porter, Mr. HENRY G. REED, of Anderson, and Miss MAMIE E. CALCUTT, of Spartan burg. ANNOUNCEMENTS. ???r The friends of JAMES H. McCON NELL respectfully announce hint as a can? didate for Sheriff of Anderson County at the next election. The many friends of W. T. GRUBBS announce him as a suitable person for the office of Sheriff at the next ensuing elec? tion. Help our one-arm Confederate soldier. Third Union District, Salndn Baptist Association. The Union Meeting, composed of the Churches of the Third Union District, Saluda Association, will mse; with the Baptist Church at Anderson, on Friday biforc the fifth Lord's Day In January, 1876, with the following programme of exercises: FRIDAY. 1. Introductory Sermon, bv Elder J. It. Earlc, on the worl and ofhee of the Holy Spirit. INTERMISSION OF HALF AN HOUR. 2. Oriji.uizatiou of tlic Uulon. Free dUcusston of the subject of the above sermon, and puintii ta? ken in the same. 3. Essay on New Testament Discipline, in cute of ?nhMc oi'gcneral offences, by Elder Jacob Burriss. ?encr.il remarks on same. 4. Spcid half hour iu prayer and praise. SATURDAY. 5. Tim; given for organization and work of the ft S. Uuiou. 6. Sermon at 11 o'clock, on the Doctrine of Flec? tion, by Elder E. R. Corswell, Jr., followed by pro? miscuous discussion. 7. Whst is the Unpardonable Sin? General dis? cussion opened by Elder J. S. Murray. 8. Voluntary Essays and remarks on the same. 9. Shoit time spent in devotional exercise. LORD'S DAY. 10. Sunclay School work?Speeches, Essays, itc. 11. Missionary Sermon, by Elder J. S. Murray, and the csunl collection. 12. Extrclses closed by singing "Blest be the lie that binds." All the Churches in this Union are earnestly re? quested to l>c represented by their delegates in this meeting. _ WM. RILEY, Secretary. :e3.a.:rgka.i:lstj3 i Oil aud after this <lny we shall commence to ofTcr onr entire Stock or * FALL AND WINTER GOODS AT AT GREATLY REDUCED PUCES. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY CALICOES, DRESS GOODS, FLANNELS, SHAWLS, BLANKETS, SKIRTS, SACQUES, FURS, LADIES' TRIMMED HATS, CASSIMERES, CLOTHS, CLOTHING, UNDERWEAR, &c. &c. &c. These Goods must be sold to make room for the largest and most select stock of SPRING- GOODS Ever exhibited in this market. ARNSTEIN & ROSE, NEW YORK CASH STOKE. ??S* Our Mr. Arnstein will leave for New York about. February 20th, and will be glad to attend to any special order entrusted to his care. January 1, 1870_^25_ NOTICE, ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO M. LESSER, FOR MERCHANDIZE OR GUANO, ARE notified that their Accounts are due the 1st of November, and that they will be expected and required to meet their obligations promptly. PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED, AND A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, WILL be kopt constantly on hand to suit customers. Examination invited, and satisfaction guaranteed. M. LESSER. Nov 4, 1875 _?_16_3in IT IS AN ESTABLISHED FACT THAT FURNITURE CAN BE BOUGHT CHEAPER AT MY FURNITURE WARE-ROOMS, ANDERSON, S. C, THAN at any other Retail Establishment. This is now acknowledged by all who havo seen my Goods and heard my prices. With unsurpassod facilities, and the motto of LIVE AND LET LIVE, I am a boi iever in tho principle that quick sales and small profits are best for buyer and seller, and am enabled practically to carry out this belief, as my Goods are bought oruy of the Manufactories, with the advantages of shipping in a knock? down state, by which the lowest freight rates arc secured, whereby I can promise to soil as L'HEAP AS THE CHEAPEST, and guarantee any article of Furniture as low as it can bo laid down from any City in tho Uuited States. I have now on hand the largest and best selected stock of Furniture, Mattresses, Window Shades, Picture Frames, <fcc, ever kept in a country Town or City, and it will give mo pleasure to havo the public call and see for them selves. G. F. TOLLY. Oct 28, 11*75 _ _15_ HEBE WE ABE AGAIN! FRESH FROM NEW YORK WITH A NEW STOCK OF FA ILL AND WINTER GOODS, perhaps as larire as ever brought to this place, and prices are lower than they have Deen since the war. Bring on your Cotton and Greenbacks, and get your supply before they are al 1 gone. We want EVERYBODY to remember that wo MUST HAVE, right away, all tho Money due us for Goods and Guanos already sold. We will allow full prices for Cotton, although tho staple sells low, but we fear there is no probability of its being higher. Como on ana pay up and get out of debt. Respectfully, <fec., BLECKLEY, BROWN & CO. S. BLECK.LE1. Prepare for Winter. Don't let the cold winds of winter find your windows without sashes, or good whole doors, but have them fitted at once from the inanufactory of Mr. P. P. TOALE, whose tdvertisement is in another column. He is also sole agent for the "National Sized Paint Co.," who warrant - their paint not to crack, peel or fndc. Any one can ap rV it-_ Remember This. Sow is the time of the year for Pneumo? nia, Lung lever, Coughs, Colds, and fatal restlts of predisposition to Consumption andother Throat and Lung Disease. Bos chec's German Syrup has been used in this neighborhood for the past two or three years withjut a iiingle failure to cure. If you havenot used this medicine yourself, go to your\)ruggist, Wilhitc & Williams, and ask him ct'its wonderful success among his cus? tomer^. Two doses will relieve the worst case. If you have no faith in any medicine, just bty a Sample Bottle of Boschce's Ger? man Sfrup for 10 cents and try it. Regular size Bettle 75 cents. Don't neglect a cough to save75 cents. The Verdict. A jurj is supposed to represent fairly the gencrai Intelligence of the community from which it's taken. The guilt or innocence of a parb, the value or worthlcssness of an article is Htablished by its verdict. A ver? dict has rtently been rendered by a jury composed^ the best men taken from every country o\ the globe; the evidence was clear and impartial, and thousands of wit? nesses gavetheir testimony. The trial was a long one, occupying ten years, and the jury have ailast brought in a verdict which was, "That Dr. Butt's Pills possess greater power over liscase than any medicine in? vented sincere foundation of the world.*' It. is pronot: rped by nll a righteous verdict. IsTOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE BARGAINS. We w ill scllour entire stock of MEBiOIANDIZE AT tUKATLY REDUCED PRICES DUflMG TIHE HOLIDAYS. Call and examine, J. N. S?THHLAND & 00. Dec BELTCN, S. C. 2.'J, 1875 a SCHOOL VOTICE. ALL TEACHERS ii Anderson County are notified that tic Examining Board will meet on the 8th dnjof January next to examine Teachers for lie Public 8chools. Said Schnob will he oper^d on the 10th day of January, 1871!. THOS.p. BENSON, C. S Commissioner. Dec 30, 1875 '2i 2 LADIES' STORE. DECEMBER I, 1875. MRS. C. C. PEGG has been forced by the tardiness of her debtors, to make an assign? ment of her Books, Notes, Stock, &c, to pay her creditors. "Die assignment covers sufficient property and claims to pay all her debts. The outstanding claims against her must be presented as they severally fall due. Those indebted to her must pay up In ten days or pay cost. We are selling off at COST and expenses for Cash. Call and gut a bargain. MISS M. E. WILLIAMS/ A ssignee. ASSIGNEE'S SALE. BY virtue uf an order issued by Hon. George S. Bryan, Judge of the District Court of the United States tor the District of South Carolina, Iii Re. the Estate of C. P. Sullivan, Jr., Bankrupt, I will sell ntllonca Path, in Anderson County, South Carolina, on the 17th January next', all of the Estate of the said Bankrupt, consisting of one Tract of Land, lying in the County of Ma? rion, Stute of Florian, containing eight hun? dred acres, more or less. Terms cash. J. L. McCULTjOUGH, Assignee. Dee 23,1875 23 3 TOBACCO! TOBACCO! I have just received a fresh lot of Smo? king and Chewing Tobacco, direct from the factory, which I can sell as low as any one, by the plug, piece or package, T. J. LEAK, No. 1 Brick Range, Anderson, S. C. Pet 21,1875_ 14_3m MEDICAL CARD DR. R. G. WITHERSPOON OFFERS his service.' as mclicul prac tioncr. O/lice at Andcrsouville, S. C. Dee D, 1875 21 3m W. G. BROWNE. T. P. BENSON. MAYFIELD IMPROVED WATER ELEVATOR AND PURIFIER FOR WELLS AND CISTERNS. PURIFIES BY CARRYING AIR INTO THE WATER. A PERFECT APPARATUS Foi: DRAWING WATER. THIS Elevator combines all that iti durable in an open Well, and the convenience of a Pump? works easy, is durable and relia? ble. It does not make the water taste bad, but makes bad water good, and good water better. We oiler it to the public with a firm reliance in its merits. It will be seen by the cut that its construction is perfectly sim? ple; and as there is no wooden tubing, pipe suction or valve used, it is Not Liable to Get out of Order. You always get fresh water. Plenty of testimonials to show. In sending us your order, give depth of Well to the water. Some County Bights for sale in South Carolina. Gall on or address jBROWNE & BENSON. ? Anderson, S. C. Dec 23, lo7o 23 AJJ? THE Centennial and Grranger WATCH AND JEWELRY STORE! You can invest your Money to the greatest Advantage. ALL, ARTICLES IN THE JEWELRY LINE Warranted as rcpre . ted, and at the lowest possible figures. CLOCKS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD, At $5.00, warranted to run and strike correct, and tell you when to kiss the baby. SILVER PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, Spectacles to suit all ages, from 50c. to $25. In fact, if you arc at a loss what to present to those you love for CHEISTMAS, Just drop in and look around, and if you can t find the article, call for it. And at the same place von can secure your PICTURE, From the smallest miniature to life size. A polite Opcratorcss in constant attendance. Nt>. 4 Brick Range. Dec 16, 1875 Push the Green Doors. F. C. v. BORSTEL,. 13 3m REMOVAL. LEWIS &> CO. Have Removed from No. 9 Granite Row, To NO. 2 BENSON HOUSE PLACE, Where they are now Receiving an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK Of Heavy Dry Goods, Domestics, Hardware, Fancy and Sta ple Groceries, ? Crockery, Glasswaro, Boots, Shoes, Leather and Shoe Findings, &c &c. &c. Hats, Caps, Trunks, Umbrellas, GIVE us a call at our New Stand, and wo will guarantee satisfaction in Styles and Prices. Wo buy COTTON and COUNTRY PRODUCE, and sell Avery's Farming Implements, Shoal Creek Factory Yarn, And Ward's Shirts. LEWIS &o CO., Sept 30, 1875 NO. 2 BENSON HOUSE PLACE n ly CAEOLINA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. THE Secrnd Term of the Scholastic Year of 18V^-6, will open MONDAY, JAN? UARY 17tii, 187?, with a full and efficient corps of Professors. EXPENSES-PER TERM. Primary Department.$ G 00 Intermediate Department. 10 00 Collegiate Department. 14 00 Music on Piano. 13 33i U8cof Instrument, (i hour per day),- 2 00 Use of Instrument, (1 hour per day).. 3 00 German and French, each. G GG? Ornamentals, each. 5 00 Entrance Fee, (paid once a year,). 1 00 Graduation Fee. S 00 N. B.?A Term is one-third of the Scho? lastic Year. Board can he obtained in private families at rates ranging from !?12.50 to $15.00 per month, varying according to arrangements made as to washing, fuel and lights. The President otters to hoard hoys at $12.50 per month, exclusive of washing and lights. A few rooms can be rented to those de? siring to hoard themselves. Sonic have tried it this year, and the arrangement has proved satisfactory. For further information, apply for a Cata? logue. W. J. LIGON, President. Pec 0,1875 _21_ NOTICE OP FINAL SETTLEMENT.? The undersigned, Executor of Rev. Wm. Glenn, hereby gives notice that ho will, on the 11th of January next, apply to W. \V. Humphreys, Judge of Probate, for a iinal gcttlcmcnt of aaiil Batate, and a dis? charge rhcrcform. JOHN" F. GLENN, Ex'r. Dec!), 187") 21 5* "VTOTICEOF FINAL SETTLEMENT.? -i-N Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned, Administrator of Nelly II. Brcazcalc, deceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson Comity on the Il'iIi of January next, for a final settlement and discharge from said Estate. MATTHEW BREAZEALE, Adiu'r. Dec 0, 1875._21_5 OTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.? Notice is hereby given that the under? signed, Executor of Shm'] J. Hammond, sr., deceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County on the 12th of January next, for a final settlement and discharge from said Estate. WM. L. HAMMOND, Ex'r. "Jcc 9, 1875. 21 5 THE CA RS WELL INSTITUTE, MALE and FEMALE. -o THIS Institution is of recent birth. The building is now in process of erection. It is beautifully located, thirteen miles South of Anderson, ?n the Lowndcsville road. The exercises of its first session will open on the FIRST MONDAY in FEBRUARY, 187(1, unless notice be given otherwise through these columns. The Literary Department will be con? ducted by E. R. CARS WELL, Jr., A. M., of Mercer University, Macon, Geo., assisted by M. L. Cabswell, of the same institution. The Art and Music Departments will be preside! over by Miss Georgia C. Cars WELIh New and improved methods of instruc? tion in every branch of stud}'. Terms of Tuitioi' ere as follows: For students in primary department...$16 00 Interim diatc department. 20 00 Academic department. 30 00 These charges are for the whole Scholastic year, and will be made unless private ar? rangements arc effected, which maybe done to the advantage of patrons having several students to send. Board in good families at from $8 to $10 per month, fuel and lights included. Board from Monday until Friday from $4 to $6 per month. For further particulars, address E. R. CARSWELL, Jr., Principal, Or Rev. W. E. WALTERS, Chairman of Board Trustees. Dec 10 1875_22_ NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.?No? tice is hereby given that application will be made to John W. Daniels, Esq., Clerk of the Court for Anderson County, within thirty days from Uute, for a Charter incorporating Sandy Springs Grange, No 242, Patrons of Husbandry. W. G. SMITH, Secrctarv. Dec f). 1875_21_ 5 "VTOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.? Jl.i The undersigned, Executor of Lar kin Gassaway, deceased, gives notice that he will, on the 25th of January next, apply to W. W. Humphreys, Judge of Probate, Ibra final settlement of said Estate, and a dis? charge therefrom. W. P. MARTIN, Ex'r. Dec 30, 1875 24 5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS.?All persons having demands against the Estate of j tin- late James M. Landress are notified to ? present them to the undersigned within the ; time prescribed by law; and those indebted : (o make payment immcdiatclv. A. J. LANDRESS, Ex'r. I Dec 30. 1875 ~1 3 TAKE NOTICE. THE FIRST NOVEMBER HAS PASSED, AND yet very manypersons who had promised to pay me by that time Lave failed to do so. It is impossible for me to carry on my business without money,-and therefore I shall CERTAINLY SUE ALL Who do not come forward and pay up at once. To those who have allowed their Notes and Accounts tu run for several years, (and especially those who have failed to heed the warnings sent them,) I have merely to say that they can live in Dai? ly Expectation of a call from an Offi? cer of the Law, for he will soon come. To those who have come forward and paid their indebtedness, I tender my thanks, and request a continuance of the' pleasant business relations which have always existed between us, assuring them that I shall spare no cfTort to sell Goods to their satisfaction. On hand, I have EVERY VARIETY OF MERCHANDIZE, WHICH I WILL - SELL VERY CHEAP. AT THE EMPORIUM OF FASHION The LADIES will Bud NEW GOODS Of the latest pattern, And can have their DRESSES MADE, or HATS TRIMMED in the most fash? ionable styles. Be sure to give me a call. C. A. REED. Dec 2,1875 20 QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. TOWERS & BEOYLES, ARE offering their large stock of Season? able Dry Goods, at prices to suit the times. Give them a call before buying. mY GOOSS. WE have a large stock Dry Goods, viz: Dress Goods, Black Alpacca, French Merino, Calico, Shawls, BLANKETS, Flannel. A large lot of Jeans, Cassini eres, Brown and Bleached Homespun, Bed Ticking, &c., for sale low by TOWERS & BROYLES. BOOTS and SHOES. A FULL line of the Best Boots and Shoes for sale low by _TOWERS & BROYLES. . ?LOTHUf<* f WE have a fine lot of Clothing, which will be sold at lower prices than ever offered in the market. Give us a call. _TOWERS <fc BROYLES. SADDLES, BRIDLES, and HARNESS. WE have the largest and bat stock of Saddles, Bridles and Harness in Town. The Harness and Bridles we have manufactured in our store, of superior qualiry, and we offer inducements in this line to cash custo? mers. Any description of harness manu? factured to order on short notice, by TOWERS & BROYLES. HARDWARE* A COMPLETE assortment of Hardware, viz: Shelf Hardware, Iron, Nails, Axes, Plows, Plow Irons, Blacksmith Tools, &c. for sale low by TOWERS <fc BROYLES. Groceries. RIO and Java Coffee, Sugar, New Orleans and Muscovado Molasses, Rice, Salt, Bacon, Lard and Fancv Groceries, for sale low by TOWERS <fe BROYLES. SUNDRIES. CROCKERY, China and Glass Ware, Wooden Ware, Buggy Makers' Materials, Bagging, Tics, CARPETS. A large assortment of Trunks and Va? lises. All of our stock of Goods are now offered at prices to suit the times. Give us a call, ami sco our pood?. We charge nothing for showing our goods. TOWERS & BROYLES. Dec 10,1875_22_? F1LOUR! THE eelebnited Tennessee Flour, "Swan's Down," and ''Gem of the Burg." Also, Buckwheat Flour, for sale low by TOWERS A BROYLES. HATS. A LARGE lot of Men's and Boys' Hats, Ladies' Hats, Fur Capes and setts of Fura at uncommonly low prices, for Christmas presents, bv TOWERS & BROYLES. New Orleans Molasses. ASPLENDID article of new crop N. 0. Molasses for sale low, in quantities to suit the purchaser, by TOWERS ?fc BROYLES.