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.?i??RE?Ti POOL. His name was John Holt; and, more? over, he looked like his pame, or likejthe image which the sound.j?f his nameJTn a musical ear, would call up in the mind. For John should be strong, and quiet, and true, and grave, and John Holt was -ull.of these.,; ?jrpajakirj^ was /airland; his eyes blue, but the hair, which had been tow colored in his childhood, had deepi ened to brown. Ordinary persons would call him good looking, rather than hand? some, but a close oDserver would prof aounce his profile perfect, and his mouth and chin models of firm and symmetrical chiseling. The brows' were siraight and .-strong^ uiOugh smooth, and hisJhpjiiyery high forehead was broad anz?gen.. John' "'Holt's'1 ch^ctSristies were a .womanish gentleness, a, most;, marvelous and absurd honesty, and a patience which, to them, looked only too much like wwar^ice^ In his,family John was called *a great fool.' ' John's father,had died, when.the lad was but ten years old, and left his wife to bring up her family of five children' land manage then farm. She was perfectly capable, of doing it, and even wary busi? ness men ^e^e^OQ.thei^gua^rd when mak? ing a bargain with the sharp Yankee matron. Fourof her children, followed in her footsteps* acj.lfcnew 'perfectly-.well . ~vhich was the best'! end of the bargain; but John?well, if he was a fool it was /not because she had not warned and talked'to: him.' | \Fohn did not grow wiser a9 he grew! older, and took upon himself the cares of liie.' j^(rs> Hol^ba*La; hirgeapd yaluablej rfaruiTtrer oh the borders'of the town.' Streets had crept gradually about her! fields,-- and surroanoed them" orr? rthree f ides ; on the fourth woodlands stretched back toward the east. Why she should! give the control of this place io John, ih ? lead of one of his sharper brothers, was a puzzle even to her own mind. The only reason she could give was that John r'as steady and quiet, and more likely to remain home than the others were. But r ue confessed to herself to be in cohtit lifjbulation with him. ..'.' , ''My dear," she said, to a crony, "you knew "that fifty cords of wood we had, good beech, birch and maple, with not more than twenty sticks of spruce through the whole? Well, John'must mention that stoveful of spruce, and so lose five dollars on the bargain. I never did see such a fool. Then he wanted to hurry off our potatoes last fall for fear of rot. I told John particularly not to own ta a speck; but, if you will believe it, , when Thurlow came to buy them, and j asked if we "had'seen any signs of rot, ibat ninny said: ,'Xes, a little,' though I vow I don't believe there were six spots larger than the head of a pin in the v hole lot. I don't.know where the fel? low got his shiftlessness. I'm sure I could always make a bargain." John took all this very quietly, as we hape^ ?aid. He knew Jthat though .his mother j^op. say mdep thingsfyo^ others, she would by no means have allowed any one to say them to her. But one thing he could not bear was that Nellie Cramer should talk in the same . way. Nellie teemed to delight in tormenting him. She would follow him into the gardens and fields, hang on his arm with her curls blowing across his breast, looking up smiling and chatting into his face, so soft and sweet as a kitten; then sudden? ly, if he chanced to pres3 those "wander? ing curls against his breast, or to bend too near herlovely upturned face, or to breathe a word of tenderness;Coffj she wehfwlth a toss of the' tieaa and a curl of the lip, and as likely as not, some such speech as: "I do wish you would not bV 80 foolish, John Holt!" ' .. . He never got angry'.with.herl How could he ?. ; But sometimes a shadow would drop over his face, and he wouldn't have much to say to her for a 'time. Then, jwhen^she, went to. him ,with her coaxing ways, and laid herlittlehandon his arm, whispering: "Now, don't he vexed, John; I like you so much, but I don't want you to talk nonsense," he would look down and smile, though .not very brightly,, and promise to try to avoid nonsense for the future, ending his promise with a sigh. ?1 "Dear me! I wish you wouldn't sigh a ?>. John!" the girl would say pettishly. '*x. maies me Jeel melancholy-'to hear you. One would think I had done some? thing dreadful to you." Then John Holt would smile: again, still less brightly, and promise to try not to sigh any more.. Such little scenes as this were mere asides, however. -. Nellie usually paid but little attention to John, being chiefly occupied in dancing, flirting, and quar? reling with his more showy brother Frank, Or with any other gay fellow who was so unfortunate as to be taken with her pretty face. For Nel?e^waa. an in? corrigible -flirt,' It was only when she had no one else to talk to, or wanted to pique some other lover, or when she wanted some real service, that she went to John, who was sometimes pleased and (sometimes hurt that she came to him only when she wanted help or advice. "Ton are a sort of grandfather, you .?now,"_she Baid one day, giving his arm a sq?g$2e? 7TnMe ah idea thatjy?lt?are about seventy-five years old. How old are you, John ?" "I am just one-third of that," he said, smiling. "I am only a month past ?iventy-five." "Possible I Well, you must have been very old when you were born. Besides, twenty-five is old to me. I am only nine? teen. Now, you come and hear my story and tell me what to .do. I came over here on purpose to see you/' >. ~} ? r? John followed her obediently' through the -garden, and down to a bench under .he shadow of the beech grove on the lawn; and when she took her seat there he leaned against the trunk of a tree and waited, looking down on her. "You see, John," she begun, "I've had zn offer." . John Holt was tanned that summer, but through the brownness one might have seen a, faint blush jlm Over, his face. Nellie1 didn't see it, Tor she"was" looking down" and rolling her apron tassels, a very bright color in her own face/ n . -* There was a moment's silence, after this announcement, and seeing that he was expected to say something, John presently said, "Yes." Nellie gave her shoulders an impatient shrug, and looked up. "It's a very good' offer," she went on. "I suppose you will guess from whom. It is James Lee. I fold him I would tbiutabout it, and tell him my decision to-morrowl Now, he's <-ery well" off, y?? know, and when Iiis father-dies he will be rich: ? 'Bnt'thenf .of course, there's no hurry about that. But the trouble is this, James will live all his days in 'Biceville, I am positive; and that is dreadful. You know I want to live in a city, and want my husband to make a figure in the world. And James, why, James is almost as much of a dea? con as you are/' , p r^'A ofr "You are complimentary,''' Observed John Holt, with a certain quiet dignity. The blush had quite gone from his face, and some of t j brownness seemed to ?je gone, too, for he looked slightly pale. "Oh, I don't mean any harm, you cross fellow," Nellie said, hastily. "You know ?thid^yoaarfes^lehb!icl'MJTr-f> JL1 "I am much ol$ge4;iQ.ryou," he said, with a stiffness which was quite new to his manner. "Oh, if you don't want to advise me, I.^on't trouble you," .the girl flung out/ rising in a pet. "Come back, Nellie," he said, kindly. "I am not cross. Only tell me what you want!'^ m*. f *HT She seated herself again with a little quiver in her lip. "I want you to tell me whalyO)rthink, af James Lee. Tell me if y?u thfhk I'd better marry him. Tell me if yon think he cares enough^for me to eo just where tfsayt' I wisp.f f?-f } * T-bV*eWor wavered again in-'JmW Holt's face, and he drew a quick breath. Some impulse to speak seemed to come upon him. Glancing up for his answer, Nellie saw the change, and added a word: "You see, John, I like Albert Leighton better than I do James." The color and light drofepW outf^of | his face again, and a rira of even white teeth pressed for an instant bis under lip. dop?! y'^|f#Bfl?Brt{ asked, looramllnfjtog spread overbid "-head, Mid j Teaching to break a slender twig. "He never asked me to," she answered, demurely. "I suppose he means to", doesn't Tie?" asked John, looking at ber with a glance that might be called almost haughty. I tejl,?" Nejlie jojitei-T queer. : The most*of: them wait ?0 be asked, ? An ink?* "If you want ray advice, I will give it," John said, twisting and flinging away the little twig in his hand. "If you like Albert, don't keep James in suspense. You have no right to do it. You can't seriously think of marrying one man when you prefer another. If Albert likeaj #pu, -as I "believe he does^ take -h i m. < He's a good fellow." "Yon ?Hukso?". the^girls^id,:h>oking;j up suddenly. "I think so," he repeated, turning away. "Now let's go up to the house." She rose and walked quietly by his side, her fair1, 'girlish face a Tittle' pale, her eyes downcast. At the gate she stopped. "I will not go in now," she said, in a low tone. "I will go home." He merely bowed, and looking^back, after a few stejj?,Jhe Jaw thjftJie hajcKnot: entered the hou.se, but was stealing bfjf toward^h?-bapi. \\><t ':? AHO I Tne next week James Lee commenced a violent flirtation with Bessie Holt, ^h^stoeYnfnrJ/in a"WnTh^mTTw'or were, engaged.. . Nellie laughed, ,and Hr^d' tbe Hght .'of her jBinifes upon Al? bert Leighton, a handsome, dasby fellow, who had been crazy about "Jbeeibr'tbe last six months. .Jobn_Holt said noth? ing but was rather cooi about his sister's, engagement. _ ; \w^vjr' "You see, susp^sfi^diildinaYe.* killed him," Nellie whispered, mischievously. "I hope he isn't marrying ray sis out of pique toward . coldly. "If I -?TaiotPt tl him too well to give him up, her." ^^'IB!.-. "Aod betray my confidence, John Holt," Nellie exclaimed. "I tell you, be is like mo9t;6T;you men?purely^ selfish. He didn't care a - fig;about me. I think he seems to likjBlBessie." "When are yon going to be married ?"> he asked, abruptly. *'< ? i -The question came sosuddenly that for j once the girHbst her. composure. \ A crimson blush swept over her face, and she dropped ber eyes without being able [ to speak a word. , "She recovered herself in a minute, and I pTOtesty^thlt shfl^ bafcio thought pfI marrying. But the blusb bad convicted her in John Holt's eyes, and he scarcely heard a word that she said.' : ' ,f' It was winter, and while they. talked they were waiting, with half? a dozen, others, for a large sleigh that'was codling"k to take.: them out to a party given by a friend seven or eight miles off in the country. Even before Nellie's blush had faded, the trampling and jingling at the gate1 attracted their atten tion, and Albert Leighton put his head in at the door to call them. Bessie and her lover came IhTrig-Tobnv another from a distant window, ,ran gay ly but and ' bu ndled' ed off as such things . seemed to enjoy them? selves ;"Nellie was. lovely as a pink and full of mischief, Leighton was attentive, and Johtf Holt was'cBe^^ erfiryoodyHe" was f?fly: as quiet asj usual, to be sure, and rather avoided Ne^i^Jpriitnec, ^utitf is .doubtful if,any one but herself noticed that. It was twelve o'clock when they started to go homeland the moon had set. At first their gayety held out, but alter a . mile or so fatiguejind want of sleep^be gunjj^ @Loh.them, and one by one.tbey fell iuto silence. "John," Nellie said, "there i3 just room for roe on the seat with you, May I I come there ? It is so cold here." He made room for her in silence, and she left her discomfited escort and took her place next that strong shoulder. Then silence fell again; but after a while in .the darkness John Holt was aware ol a light pressure against bis arm, then a soft, plaintive whisper stole into his ear.,. .,.<;.. "I am so sleepy, John !" He turned a little?why not ? They were-oid friends?and lifted his arm to the back-of the seat, took the bead softly and tenderly to bis bosom. And to* she lay in that faithful and tender clasp till they drew near home; then, with one whispered word of loving gratitude: '/Nobody is so good as you I" she drew away, and took Albert Leigh ton's hand to step out at her own door. After ? stir in his own mind, John Holt concluded tbat Nellie and Albert had quarreled. He sighed, since she could not hear, and so be annoyed, pitied the girl, and then went steadily about his work. The waters of bis soul were too deep for babbling. When spring came for the first time in his life John electrified his friends. He was going to California. The announce? ment'was made quietly but firmly," "ancT he stood liko a rock against which ex? postulation beat itself to spray. He gave good reasons, and resolutely maintained is right to choose for himself. "You have always said, mother, that you^ wished I were more "venturesome," j ne* said. '^'I am going to please you, now." "But how is the farm to get along without you ?" she objected. "Frank understands everything, arid can raanage." Mrs. Holt took courage, and, break? ing over some little awe which, in spite of her talk, she felt for her son, spoke out: "John, has that Nell Cramer jilted you?" id?1H ? ? ri H "Jjljted, ,me ?" hfcRaidr flushing as.much with anger as with surprise. "What do you mean, mother? We have"^alwaylT been good friends, but never any more. I ^^er^^^^^^jih^icb&uce to jilt "Then why don't you give her the chance?" persisted his mother, who did not choose to give up, now that the ice was broken. "Nell is a good girl, if she does'flirt a little. I always thought that she liked you, only that you were too slow to see it. Then, Nell has got a lit? tle sum of money of her own that wouldn't be amiss." "You are entirely mistaken, mother/' | he said, decisively. "Don't let .us-say any more about it." "Oh, you great fool!" muttered the mother, looking after him as he went out, "Was ;fhere ever a -man^so blind I, He is no nrnretfit to live in the world than an angel out of heaven is." Then, seeing-JNel\\&'ff?ii&*massi ng the street, she lifted ber voice and called her in. ri ?, f / C J" The girl ca*me in; wondering;at such a' peremptory summons. "Come and .sit by me I" commanded the matron, and Nellie obeyed. Mrs.'Holt' scanned her from head to foot, the neat, trim figure in its snugly fitting paletot of dark gray, the green bonnet, that brought out her fresh, clear color with a new luster,, and the fair, bright face. "Did you know that our John is going |.to ^California ?" asked Mrs. Holt, abruptly, her keen eyes on the girl's face. rluiiate one.-! Nellib/j ! those shhTp'^eyes; and1* All the color faded out of it in an io'r 8tantifand^6llre'Oramer dropped info a chair ^9" suddenly^ as if she -h?d^beeh shot. She sat there and looked at the mother with her strained eyes, but said no word. j ^ "Yes," said Mrs. Holt, unable to rej' press a slight smile of satisfaction at this proof of the correctness of her surr mise; "Yes, he's set on going in spite of' all I can say. He is going in a month or six weeks. Let me see; this is the mid? dle of April. He says he shall start by the first of June^ a^farthest." "s" 3? flashed into her mind that John's moth? er was trying to expose and mortify her. A woman's pride will do a good deal for her, even' when her heart is breaking. It brought the color to her face again, and strengthened her trembling limbs. Jta^&died^ejLyJ?ca and hetevea^ .Mrs! jH'blt was;.p'u^fed:i and discomfited/ by Ihesndder^cJ^a^w^ ?*J)JiV j "I am so sorry ?" Nellie said, in a tone of fearless regret. "We can scarcely get along without John. He seems such a standby. But men ought not to be tied at home, I think. If they choose to go, they should be allowed their own wayi There he is now in the garden. I am S^i^S ,out to speafe-tib hjroYpf it."i I ""Try to coax 'him to stay, Nellie," sard the mother,, in a tone' ofc more en-: treaty thah, perh?ps,'she had ever used in her life before. "He is a good son, and I can't get along without him. I think you can keep himtfyou will." This? prayer would have been effectual,; but for the memory of that smile which rankled in the girl's heart. Had she not' given John Holt every encouragement,, if he had cared about her? Had she not said and done things bo affectionate to? ward hin^^t^af^shejhad. blushed with1 shame* thinking w them afterward?' John was no fool, and if he had cared for her, he might have understood.! He bad probably been trying to put herj iwefrr With. these,rthoughte burning^inrh^r; heart, Nellie :Cranjer( pent 'dirccjlry jtot John Holt as be walked up and down! the garden. He stopped, seeing her, and looked wistfully into her face. Though' he had denied his mother so decidedly, ; her words had not been j without weight., .Women understand each $ther. Could it be possible? And there was Nellie coming down the wr^lkr . Her head was erect, and heriiice perfectly composed, though slightly pale. UI am so sorry," she begun. "Your mother has been telling me bf your plans. Of course,,you know best what is good for ydu,'hnd'il have; been telling her to let you bave^your own way. But we shaH all be sorry to Jose you, John." f\ . That was all. 'He'gave a last'grasptat, his seJf-c?mmand,;'and held it. There was a shortj formal conversation,.bothso engaged in making ? pretense, of being kind and friendly,ran'd just as usual, that each could not perceive: that the, other was also making a pretense; and four weeks after they ?had parted with tdMSble compojjlflSCi^l'John HolffiHfft to Alifornia. JL. """Trie" stayed ^ere^fivV years, and^sent his mother her gold spoon.. He;stayed three years, longer, and ihe'h came home -himself. Nellie was-Neliie Cramer still, .they tohl^h|m, and was.^uch sobered.? Sobe'^ay '8hoU'hann^u 'seemed to care much about flirting; for, several years. Her father and mother were dead, and she was keeping bouse for an uuraarried brother. There- were hints that the: new minister, went to see her very often, but Mrs. Holt didn't believe that Nellie would look at him. _ _ .'?-iJobnrlte^ took his hat and? went.out.for a. walk. No one but.his own family as yet knew bf his return^, and he was- resolved to see himself the^effectof his-coming'on: Nel? lie. The soft .'spring twilight was set? tling down'when he reached her house, and as he walked quietly^ up.the path, a ;s1igbtr-figure sat in a window, looking out, sihgingilowly'to herself in mournful reverie. She did not see him, but when ^e^ame nearer .he^sawrherjface .clearly. The round outlinle^ahd^ngbtcblprVere gone, but he was forced to own tnftt^he ad grown far s more-I beautiful.. I It he ch?stened luster of; the .eyes,' the firmer, sweeter closing of the mouth, thepjurer ;andym?re.perfect ^outlines?all] belonged to one who had eaten of the bread of sor? row, and had found a blessing in its bit? terness. .? '? '? Something swept over his heart with passionate force?some regret, some long? ing, he scarce knew what. If he had suffered at losing her eight years before, he felt that such a loss now would kill him. He quietly entered the open door, paused on the threshold of rthe room where she sat alone. She still sung soft? ly, but, as he looked, stopped, sighed, and became silent. "Nellie 1" he would have said, but his voice-was*only a whisper. He went forward into the shadowy room~ . ~. ~ ?vl JluU ? "Is it you, James?" she said, half turning, expecting her brother. John took a step nearer, and this time his voice did not fail. "Nellie 1" >?*. ? ? >*> ? She started, half rose, hesitated, then, as he took one step nearer, sprung with a glad cry into his extended arms. "I thought you would never come, John 1" she sobbed. "Were you waiting for me ?" he asked. "Did you care for me before I went away ?" . "Then and always, John. How could you be so blind ?" John Holt smoothed her hair tenderly, for one'moment of Silence; then exclaim? ed, as though some great truth-had and? denly dawned upon him. V~L \-^J "I deserved it I I always thought them wrong, but they were right. I was, indeed, a great fool 1"_ ' Causes of War.?A certain king sent to another king, saying, "Send me a blue, pig with a black tail, or else?-~" The other replied, "I have not got one, and if I had-" On this weighty cause they went to war. After they had exhausted their armies and resources, and laid waste their kingdoms,'they began to wish to make peace; but before this could be done it was necessary that the insulting language that led to the trouble should be ex? plained. .? -? "What could you mean,1*" asked " 'the second -June- the first, "by saying, 'Send me a.blue pig with a black tail, or else-?'" . _ .'' "Why," said the other, VImeant a%fu(. pig with a black tail, or else some other color. But what did you mean by say? ing, 'I have not got one, and if I had-'" "Why, of course, if I had I should have sent it." The explanation was satisfactory, and peace was accordingly concluded. The story of the two kings ought to serve as a lesson to us all. Most of the quarrels between individuals are quite as foolish as the war of the blue pig with a black tail._ T JCeeping Insects jfeom . Bacon.? Sdjme time ago one inquired in the Coun? try Gentleman for'Vrecipe to prevent the entrance of7worms,into bacon during the spring and summer, 'l?send the follow? ing very simple, but positive prevent iy*: ) 1 LcL Ct, hi O Take cane molasses and apply to the flesh parts carefully as much as will ad? here, then sprinkle on as much ground pepper (the kind commonly sold in the. stores and called black,) as will., adhere, and hang up in smoke-house,or ,jWyT place you wish to keep it. In order that the above may be effectual, it must be applied immediately after smoking, for if the germ, or nit, or egg from which the worm is hatched, is lodged on the meat before the application is made it will not be effectual. With this applied the meat keeps nice and sweet. __' ? ? ? ? FOR, SCHOOL.COMMISSIONER. ^^'.The many friends^ of DR. W. G. BROWNE respectraily ri?mihate him'"as, a suitable candidate For School1 Commissioner ??f IAnderson Couhty-^subject to the action jofjthe Democratic :p?rfy: ? . 'v . j I^jjfcK The i friends of. ;Mr; ANDREW J. 'yfATTj respectfully recommend^,him ..asj a ' suitable rjcrson for School 'Commissioner.of ' Ahdersbii1 County?subject to the nominu ;thmiiof*the Democratic Party; - 'Sfi: , J&r \ Then many j friends of J.. N. CAR :WiLE...respectfully, recompiend. him as a ^snitablq'pers?n for Schoo?-!Cbmruissioner of "Anderson County?subject to the 'nomina? tion of the Democratic party.' Help our ?disabled soldiers.' ?; : - ? ? ; f : .The undersigned hereby presents his claims. tq% Democratic Clubs for primary electfon for the office of.iSchool Commis? sioner." If nqpiinated by the Clubs, he; ^ill 3>e'a candidate for the office; if not, he.will indtbe-a candidate"; but will, support the nominee. d ?' : ?<?}?? WM. K HAYNIE. y J^ .The. frieuusYof Mr. ANDREWiH. t?sBORNE bee leave to nommate him as a t?ndidater Tor School .Commissioner at the 'approaching election?subject, to the action ?of the Democratic party;': .; ' F&R 'SHERIFF. ps&- The friends of JAMES H.'McpON NELL respectfully announce him'?s" a can? didate for Sheriff, of Anderson County at the next election?subject to the Democratic .nomiwation.. ? . - ?The many friends of W. T. GRUBBS tfmi?unceldrrt ?s n suitable person for the :offlce!*>frSheritFat''the next ensuing elefc ..tion-f?ubject torrttei result' iof the Demo? cratic primary.election. Help onr ono-arm Confederate soldier. -?- ; S -1-; i t.::K i-H?????-j . :if,FOR , CLERK QFr COURT,;.. \ i At the solldtation'Of; martyr friends, I present my claims to. the Democratic Clubs at the, primarv;. election; :fot. tbe office of. Clerk of the Court. If,not, nominated.cat. the'rjrfo'nary election, I/will not,b?:.acandi-; Sate, but will support tlie nominee'.". " ""?"??' :' THOMAS P. BENSOtfi [>,.??'- . i??-r-? - s ? Messes. ?, Edctobs : 11 Several I Democratic Clubswhaving;nominated me^ifor-Clerk of Court, T respectfully teller, theni iny grate? ful thanks for their, preference, and accept their nottiibation?subject to ratification atj the primary election. ?*r,li;'>' v ' ?? t : ?, v ? JOHN; W, -DANIELS. :;?'' FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. .. The.friehds of GEO. M. McDAVID Tespecoblly ^announce him ?s a suitable !| candid?te for ;County Commissioner-r-suh-1 ject to the nomination of the'Democratic party. : j?B* W. ASBURY KAY is respectfully recommended by the Honea Path Township; as their choice for County Commissioner,; subject to the action of the Democratic par? ty. There never has been a: County Com^ missioner from this section of the County., and the roads and other business needs look? ing after. Mr. Kay is> a practica;! man, and qualified for the position. ;,: ?HQNEAi PATH DEM. ,CLUB. '. -g?r 'Tne' friends'1 of M?j. L. NEWTON respectfully recommerid/%him to the Demo? cratic Clubs at their - primary elections as a suitable person for I the office of - County Commissioner. iMaj. Newton will cheerful? ly abide by the' result of the primary elec1 tiP^andJ?LfiojL n omiwfre rl ?h i msal LwdLsup port those who are nominated. __>?-?!??-? J, r? i _ ?&- The many friends of SAMUEL BROWNE (Brc^d^way),ahnounce-him-a8;a suitable person for the. office of County Commissioner at the ensuing election?sub? ject to the result of the Democratic primary election. |_. -? ? . . . '.. FOR. PROBATE.\JJJDQE.d ? Messes. Emtobs: Allow rae'foitender my grateful acknowledgments" to the. Demo? cratic Clubs-.who have inomniated-'ime for the".pflice, |of ! Judgey of - Probate, saitdi an? nounce my acceptance of the nomination?; subject to ratification at the primary election. " : : W- W. HUMPHREYS. ? > Messes. Editobs : Allow me to say that I accept; by the persuasion of many friends, the nomination of the Democratic party for the office of,Judge of Probate?subject to the primary election?and my many thanks to ray nominating friends. ' M. B, CLINKSCALES. atteivti?n' COTTON PLANTERS! I! DESIRE to call your attention "to the . new and wonderful - improvement in Cotton Gins, which consists in Revolving Heads in the ends of the cotton-box, where? by the friction of the. cotton running against the ends of the cotton-box is de? stroyed. This improvement prevents the" choking of the Gin or breaking the roll, and any common plantation hand can feed it. It does not injure the^staple, and gins the seed much cleaner than the ordinary gins, thereby saving the planter all of his lint cotton. For speed in ginning, I do not be? lieve it can be excelled. As to sample, it will compare favorably with any other. This is the 46th year of the Daniel Pratt Gin Bns iness, and during that tune have made over 20,000 gins. In Alabama, Mississippi, Ar? kansas, Louisiana and Texas they are al? most universally used by the planters, to their entire satisfaction, and the same tri? umph is predicted for this State. Call on me and see this Gin before buying elsewhere, and I am satisfied that when you see it you will be convinced that the Pratt Gin will do you good. P. K. McCULLY, Agent for Anderson County. TESTIMONIAL. Anderson County, Aug. 9,1876. P. K. McCully?Dear Sir : We purchased a 60-Saw Revolving Head Gin of the Daniel Pratt make last year. We find it to be one of the best Cotton Gins we have ever used. It is impossible to break the roll of this Gin. It takes all the lint from the seed, makes a splendid sample, and the speed of this Gin is as good as any farmer or public ginner need want. We can gin a bale of cotton in sixty minutes. We. cheerfully recommend this Gin to all persons using Cottons Gins. Respectfully, SMITH, JAMESON & CO. Aug 10,1876_3m Van Winkle's Improved Pat ent Cotton Cleaner and Gin Feeder Combined. THIS Machine has received the highest premiums wherever exhibited, and cousid ed by all as indispensable to any one gin? ning cotton. It saves a hand, (the. feeder,) which will pay its cost the first season. It takes out all rocks, nails, and any hard sub? stance, thereby saving the gin, and a protec? tion against fire. It cleans the cotton, which makes a better sample, and it keeps a perfect roll, and the gin can clean the seed closer. It suits any make of gins, and can be.attached.in ten jninutes^;,.A,P.ully is^ent to attach on the gin for the driver. This attachment will .more-'than twice save its price in one season. Price, ^1:25 per saw, according to size of girt. ' . . -. J. E. PEOPLES, Agent,. ? . -; ? Of the firm of Gilreath' & Peoples,* ' .-Anderson, S. C. Aug 10, 1876 ? 4fJ_ *E?BLL und.STATIONARY STSAM ENGINES. OTJSAHBOILm ^^?(5P'3MPP,OVEt)r:J(SSIGKS,'.A-SPECIALTY. T ,? ?jlrinwffiSyr,D0UBLE Address, POOLE ^HUnSI :SEND FOR CIRCULARS. HAtT'IMORE. M?. Groceries and Provisions. SUGAR, Coffee, Bacon, Lard, Flour, &c, for Sale low for cash, by ' ' TOWERS & BROYLES. CONFECTIONERIES, FANCY COODSj TOYS CONFECTIONER, - - q ANDERSON jS.C., KEEPS constantly on hand a well-selectcd!stockbf CONPEeTIONEAlES:of alr?nds such as French and Plain Candies, Canned Goods oftcvejyi description; Pic?les; Jel lies, Dried Figs, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Dates, . Crackers of .all styles, Fruits, &c. large selection of TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Such as Toys, of every kind, Ladies' Work Boxes, Companions, Writing Desks, Portfolios Fine French and Bohemian Vases, Perfumes of the very best quality, Toilet Sets, Silk Flowers, Musical Instruments.of different kinds, Wax Dolls of. every, kind, from 5c to $7.00. I have one of Mathews' splendid SODA FOUNTAINS for dispensin pure Soda Water. Tickets will be sold cheap. Any one Buying tlrree dozen tickets' at time will get them at 90c. per dozen. i-noYcw ; J; K. FANT, East End Masonic Bufldirig:. ? ? '??< MOTHER GENERAL REDUCTION IN PRICES Anderson the Cheapest. Furniture;Market in the. State tKTi PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION I TN consideration of the scarcity iof moneyr I have;:put down prices.to thefdllowing JL. remarkable, unhcard-of low prices: ROOM, SUITS, consisting of Dress. Bureau, Bedstead ^lind Wash-stand, from $16.50 lip wards. With four Chairs, Rocking-Chair, Table and Towel Racks; (complete suits of ten pieces,) from $24.00 upwards. SOLID WALNUT SUITS, consisting of high head-board French Bedstead, Deck Dress Bureau, (five draw?rs,) and Waehstand, from $30.00 upwards.. -With-four Walnut Chairs and Walnut Rocking Chair, from $40.50 upwards. GOOD COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, hard wood, not )>iucr reduced to $4.00. Without slat and castors, to ^3.50,., Good Washstand, with drawer and towel end, reduced to $1.50. . GoodiTihjSafes, with'two d??rs and'drawer, $5.00. -1 "The celebrated KentuckyDouble-wove Cane Scat Chairs, varnished or painted, warrant? ed to] be the strongest Chair made, at ninety-five cents apiece. Rocking Chairs, of. the -same kind, at $1.40 apiece. j ... .Xhese,pricei are no ketchrpennies, but.all my goods, are at the same low figure. I have on'.hand a large Stock of Furniture of all., kinds and description,.. wJiich, will be sold cheaper than can be boiight from anybody else or anv other place. Come anfl see TOLLY and he will doyou right'.' HE WILL NOT, OR CANNOT BE UNDERSOLD: *'?' fir G. E.; TOLLY. ;"ift[gl8/a?76 ',vl : ' . Depot Street, Anderson, S...C. tin nilMwimxm -tno<J '<t'\] ? au; <o6r8o ' .' -r--^? \%%/THAMES. President. T- N. F0WLEB, Secretary. -fbnl Gen. S B. LEE, Superintendent of Agencies, at r ?>. ?fiff nf>tt -. ? nriJ CASH CAPITAL PAID IN, - - $200,000 GOLD. Assets, $759,084.79. Surplus in hand, $266,921,47. THE above statement is based on examination of Company by the Insurance ? Commissioner of Maryland, on admitting Company to work "iri Maryland. The Company has paid from 17 to 27 per cent dividends per annum since organi? zation. .Policies issued in Gold or Currency! and non-forfeitablo after two years. . . BOARD FOR ANDERSON CO UNTY. B. F. WHITNER, President, j F. C. v. BORSTEL, W. H. NARDIN, J. L. ORR, Secretary, , G F. TOLLY, T..B, LEE,. ?,? ?O.A. HEED, . R. F. DIVVER, J. B. LEWIS, ; , . " Ji A. HOYT. .'??? 1 ,Tbo above gentlemen are Insured in Company, and will take pleasurejn giving "nforriiation as to obtaining policies,'and any facts as to Company. , r Sept 2,1875 WM. I! 47 WATIES, Affent. LOOK OUT ! LOOK OUT! ? . biia -?"?;?; PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. W TE desire to caU; attention to the fact tha*- wo have oh 'hand a LARGE and well-selected stock of Heavy Groceries, Dry G-oods, Boots, Shoes. Hardware Crockery VS^are, Etc* We have just received a large lot of Baron Sides, Shoulders, Sugai -Cured Hams Cheap Grades of Syrups, Muscovado, Do 'lorara and New Orleans Molasses, 100 BARRELS CHOjUE FAMILY FLOUR, A complete assortment of Sugars, Co-Jlees and Teas, Pickles, Canned Goods, <fcc A very large stock of Iron, Steel, Hoo >, Shovels, Spades, and farming Implements generally. In short, we have everythi jg that the farmer or man of family nseds. 'We aTe selling the forogoing articles at the most reasonable cash prices. Call and be convinced of this fact. #?r- And now a word to those that wo havo supplied with Goods during the year 187271873 and 1874. Unless you come forward and pay up, 3'our Notes and Ac? counts will be placed in the hands of an Officer for collection. BYRUM & McGRATH. Important to those Indebted to Us. - To those indebted to us on Accounts for last year, wo will givu one-half cent above the market price for Cotton, in payment of such Accounts and Notes, at any timo between the 1st of Novembor next. We must have the money on them, and do not wish to add any cost. So come forward at once and settle up. Oct 7,1875 BYRUM & McGRATH, Mechanics' Row. i2 iy C. A. REED. A. S. STEPHENS. REED * STEPHENS, MANUFACTURERS OF BUGGIES, PH/ETONS, ROCKAWAYS, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &C., &C. A. J. STRINGER, Agent. Belton, S. ?. W. J. HIX, Agent, Fair Flay. ESPECIAL at? tention paid to REPAIRING, and all work ful? ly warranted. We claim the most thorough Ironwork, Wood work, Painting. 'and Trimming, as wo employ on-' ly the best work? men. None but well-seasoned lumber used in the manufacture of our work. All per? sons desiring to purchase are cordially invited to call at our Manufactory, (at the buildings formerly owned by John A. Reeves, Esq.,) and inspect tho work for tLlGOTS?lvGS. BUGGIES always on hand at our REPOSITORY, (near the Railroad Bridge, on Main Street,) where Mr. Joseph Martin can always be found, ready to sell a new set of HARNESS, or to repair old ones. Anderson, Sept. 9, 1875 8 ly THE MONEY MUST COME! WE NEED EVERY DOLLAR DUE US, AND YOU MUST CALL AND SETTLE YOUR NOTES AND ACCOUNTS AT ONCE, OR ZP^LY TEIZE COSTS. -0 PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS CAN CONTINUE TO BUY GOODS AT PRICES AS LOW AS I THE LOWEST. OUR STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDIZE IS COMPLETE. GIVE TJS A CALL. ,p.n:;;n?l n ? Jan 20,1876 LEWIS &? CO., JTO. 2 BESTSOjV HOUSE PIjACE. THE GRANGERS' LJFE AND HEALTH; ! INSURANCE COMPANY nisi giA:~5?:tfE -t?oi r b k United1 States of America* Authorized Capital, ? $4,500,000, Of which $100,000 is to be owned in . ; . each Department.. ...... PARENT OFriCEr-ifiOBitE, ALA. ; "; aP.3 E. DAvM?N, Prdst?. iA M . M. G. HUDSON, Vice President. R. W. FORT, Secretary. lo.ui South Carolina Department, Colum? bia. ;S, C. Capital Stock, - - ? - $100,000. iih ?? ? ????i'jr.'i iterfi jntitd ??? j.H<?tr : ? ; r, j Thos. B, Jeiee, President. ? Tnos.. A.. McCreeey, Vice President. H. P. Green, Secretary. ? ? McMastbr'&LeGoote,"' . Attorneys, Columbia, S. C. J. H. Evixs, A'Lorncy,.8partanburg, S. C. ?Da. 3. .W.Xxylor. . , ?, ,~ -Medical Director. 6A? ?: . ???!?>:' f Security I Economy I Liberality 11 Are the leading principles of this Compa? ny. , All approved forms of Life and ..En? dowment Policies issued. Also, Term Poli? cies of onc,'tlh"ee, five or seven years. ' All Life Policies noh-f?rfeiting after an? nual paymeuts, when the insured; will be cntitled.to a Paid-up;Policy, or cash surrcn der'fliefecf. ' j .. "Dividends may be used to protect Policies against lapsing in case of failure to^ay pre? miums, This, with the .non-forfeiting and cash surrender features, >are sufficient to make this Company popular among think? ing men. ' ?:*' . ? Good Agents wanted. . ? ?? j*' ' ,*{?h "?dJ B.F. MAULDIN, Jr:,{ Agent, Anderson, S. C. April 13, 187C ? 39_ GILREATH PEOPLES, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in STOVES AND TIN WARE. We also keep a full line of HOUSE FUR? NISHING GOODS?such as Chamber Sets, Water Coolers, Waiters, Casters, Muffin Pans, Spittoons, Potware, Ovens, Spiders, Andirons. ' We also pay the highest prices for Rags, Beeswax, &c. Merchants will save their Rags, as our wagons are out with Tin. GILREATH X PEOPLES, Cotton Buyers. Jan 6, 187G_25_ OUT OF THE ASHES. JEW -n THE undersigned hflg-to announce to the , public generally that .they hajje Pgain opened their' * * . CARRIAGE and REPAIR BJJSINESS,- ' In the hew arid cbriimodious buildings.efec ted by Capt. Daniels for them opposite the Jail, in rear of the Benson House, where they are-prepared to attend to all work in their line, such as manufacturing and' re? pairing Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, ;Har ness, &c. Special attention ,to Repairing Jobs and Cutting Tires. All work, entrust? ed to us will be attended to with ,neatness and dispatch. PLEASE NOTICE, That the books of the old firm of J. L. Fant & Co. are in the hands of Mr. N. Scott for collection, and parties indebted. w;R, .please settle at once, J either by cash or note,' as we are compelled to settle"up the old business. " ? ' J. L. FANT, N. SCOTT. June 8,1876 _?? 47 - ' _ 1876 CAROLINA 1877 MILITARY INSTITUTE, Charlotte, N. C. COL. JOHN P; THOMAS, Superintendent, ASSISTED by a Full Corps of Accom . plished Professors. Fully organized and equipped. A Military College, with an Auxiliary Preparatory Department. For Circular, giving full information as to Studies, Kates and General Plan, apply to the Superintendent. Next Session begins September 15,1876. Aug 24,1875 6 BUIST'S NEW CROP TURNIP SEED. ALSO, DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, LAMPS, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, and > .i ^a DYE STUFFS GENERALLY, at WILHITE A WILLIAMS'. Jnly 27, 1876 ' 2_ J. Li ORR. ,aj J. L. TRIBBLE. ORR & TRIBBLE, ATTORNEYS at LAW. JAMES L. ORR aad J. L. TRIBBLE. have this day formed a partnership for the practice of Law in this Circuit.' Prompt attention given to all business placed in their hands. Special attention given to for? eign collections. Office?Second door be? low the Bank. July 1, 187G . 51_3m THE MGRRlOlli THIS GIN is still in the market, and after forty-two years' trial, is pronounced thC THE BESriHf USE. Price. $3.00 per Saw. Warranted. Address, E.MORRIS. Columbia, S. C. June 15, 1876_ 48 3m NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ? All per-, sons having demands against.tbe Es? tate of John Richardson, deceased, are hereby notified to 'present them, properly proven, within the time prescribed by law ; and all indebtcdHvill make payment to the undersigned at once. S. T. RICHARDSON, W. T. BRYANT, , ,. Executors. . Sept 7, 1S70 _8 3 BARGAINS! rr\0 be had at TOWERS & BROYLES', X No. 4 Gxauite ,Ruw, Anderson, S. G, in DRY GOODS, HATS',. SHOES, SAD? DLES, HARNESS, CLOTHING, Kc. Give them a call before buying. June 8,1S76__. 47_ NEW GOODS. JUST arriving a new lot of FANC,Y^ PRINTS, fronvsix to ten cents per vard.' ?ics j TOWERS & BROYLES, ?' No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C; r.< May 18,1876_44_ BARGAINS. IF you want Bargaius, call on us. TOWERS &? BROYLES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY. OF .TEE A&E. the money returned, to cure. Dyaantery, Diarrhea, Colic, Spasms; Croup; waa Vomttrng, taken inter? nally. Perfectly innocent; see oath with each bottle; and Chronic Rheumatism, Swellings, Sprains, Bruises, Fains in tho Limbs, Bade and Chest, externally. Not a bottle has ever been re? turned., although millions are sold annually. Price, 50 cts. DrV-TOBIAS' HORSE LINIMENT, in Pint Bottles, is.the Best in ? the World for the cure of Lameness, Old Sores,. Sprains, Colic and Distemper. Price, $1.00. TOBIAS' DERBY CON? DITION POWDERS are superior to any others, or no pay.. They allay Fever, '.Petrify the-Water, Soften the Skin, give a Fine Coat, and improve the Appetite. Price,-25 cts. ?PcrfectlT' innocent, aa .Co). D. McDanicLs, who has seen .toe,recipe testi? fies to; as well as the Liniment! He has some of the Fastest Running Horses In the World. 'Tboo sands of certificates have been received, speaking in high terms of the above medicines. "Sold by the Druggists. LIPP JI AN BROS., Savannah, Georgia, Agents.;-'-' ' ? <" ???>?.?: I fJtw * lot THE BEST FAMILY MEDICINES, .Tested by popnlar use for over >o'J H A QUARTEK.OF. A CENTURY.! Dr. Strong's Compound Sanative Pill* Cure Constipation, Biliousness,' Liver Complaint, Malarial Fevers, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, j and all dlseaSes'requiring an active but mild purgative. Dr.'Strong's Pectoral Stomach Pills Cure Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Female . Complaints, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia,, and all derangements of the Stomach. C. E. HptL ,& Co,,,New-York, diCC O <hr7l7 a Week to Agents. Samples free. ?POO' -H- Ig / / P. 0. VICKERT, Aog8?ta,Mahie. TTTTAITTED.?Any'person can make $500 a month VV selling our letter-copying book. -Any one tbat has a letter to write will, buy it. No press or water used. Send stamp for'circular. EXCEL? SIOR CO., 17 Tribune Building, Chicago, Illinois. STAMMERING cured by Bates' appliances. For n description, Ac, address SIMPSON A CO., Box5076,N.Y. / . . ., .OF,TBE m a jhL-' UNITED STATES A complete list of American Newspapers, number? ing more than eight thousand, wftn a Gazetteer of all the towns and cities in which they sre pub? lished : Historical 'and Statistical? Sketches of tho Great Newspaper. Establishment*; illustrated with numerous engravings of the principal Newspaper Buildings. Boole of 800 'pages just issued. 'Mailed, post paid, to any.address for 35 centti;-Apply (in? closing price) to Superintendent of tho Newspaper* Pavilion, Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia, or American News Co., New York. EVERY ADVERTISER NEEDS II. P. P. T DOORS,SASHES, Blinds, Flooring, &c. DEALER IN BUILDEES' HAEDWABE, Paints, Oils, ?See. SOLE AOENT FOR The National Mixed Paint Co. Great American Fire Extitiguisher Co. Page Machine Belting Co. ?3~ Send for Prices. OFFICE ND W ARER00MS, Nos. 20 & 22 Hayne St 33 h 35 Pincbiey Sts. FACTORY and YARDS, ;: Ashley River, West Eud. Broad Street, Charleston, s. c. Sept 23, 1875_10 " ly . f. r.,f in Nm/r.-~. ,'?.??????? .;/?.<-rr;Sl v i'rtjtV ???X< .!? -.! -v!?:tH rib : ,f foil ??'?'*??? it <!id?r7? >"'?il' bnfl .?>; i <r.n?'fm zUrit?vjtu TALB0T & JSOKS, SH0CK0E MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, YAi Manufacturers of Steam Enjrines and Boilers,,, AgTicriltnral Engines, Circnlar Saw Mills, Grist, Bark and Plaster Milts, . Shafting, Hangers and Pulleys, Improved Turbine Water Wheels. Oct 14,1875 13.....,, lv Encourage Home People and Home Enterprise. GEORGE ^ST HACKER, Charleston, S'i,C. .11 .-i'i S&iir. THE only DOOR, SASH arid BLIND FACTORY o^ned and managed by u Carolinian in tbis City. All work guaran? teed. Terms Cash. Always on hand a large Stock of Doors. Sash, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Scroll and Turned Work of every description. Glass, White Leads, and Builders' Hard? ware, Dressed Lumber and Flooring deliv? ered in any part of this State. March 16,1876 33 ly THE P?METT0 COTTON GUI THE PALMETTO is but another name for the Griswold Gin, with all the la? test improvements, aud-for style, workman? ship, beauty of finish, &c, will compare with the best Gins made, and in perform? ance is surpassed by none. To be convinced of this, it is only necessary to give them a trial. Satisfaction always guaranteed, and references given when desired. " The best CONDENSERS made furnished tO order.' Belting and Gin Material kept on hand. Address the manufacturer, J. M. MATTHEWS, Ninety Six, S. C. Agent for the Sweep Stakes Thresher and Champion Reaper. July 27, 1876 _2_3m OEO. W. WILLIAMS. FRANK E. TAYLOR. WILLIAM BIRMK. JOSEPH R. ROBERTSON. ROBERT S. CATHCART. GEQ. W. WILLIAMS & CO. COTTON FACTORS, Corner Haync and Church Sts., Charleston, S. C. July 20, 1876 1 6m XVM. ETTEXOER. H. P. EDMOND. ETTENGER & EDMOND, RIHMOND, VA., MANUFACTURERS PORTABLE and STATIONARY ENGINES, Boilers, of all kinds, Circular Saw Mills, Grist Mills. Mill Gearing, Shafting. Pulleys, && American Turbine Water Wheel, Cameron's Special Steam Pumps. Send for Catalogue. Oct 14, 1S75 13_?? :ly g. f. w?tson, Furniture ffp^VfBi^r^Mllls, RICHMOND, V A. COTTAGE Boadsteads, Chaniber and Parlor Furniture: Lounges,'Chairs, Ac., manufactured of Walnut and cheap? er hard woods. No soft Pjne_used.li,Cot tage 'Bedsteads 'and Cheap Mattresses leading articles. Oct 14,1875 13 ly