University of South Carolina Libraries
His ?amo was John Holt ; and, more over, ho looked like his paine, or likathe Ur ige which the sound of his name, a.\ a musical oar, would cali up in the mind. For John shook! be strong, and quint,' and true, and grave, sad John Holt was ?U of t'dcfie., j&a,?kUi> was /skApd bis eyes blu--?, nut tho hr.ir, which h-io been tow cplored jh his childhood, Jmd dopp en'.-d to brown. Ordinary penioiw would call bim trnnd looViuf', r*t)mr than band' some, but a dewe observer would pro* nomico his profile perfect, and his mouth and chin models of finn end symmetrical chiseling. The brows were straight and strong, though smooth, and his not very high forehead was broad and oper.. John 'Holt's' chantcWristlcs were a womanish gentleness, a moat marvelous and absurd honesty, and a patience which, to them, looked only too much like cowardice. In his.family John was called a ?rent fooh John's father had died when the lad was but ten years oid, a?d le.1 his wifo to bring up hor family of five children und manage tho- fenn. She was perfectly capable of doing it, and even wary bust ness men worroo,thejr.gt^tfd when mak ing a bargain with the sharp Yankee matron. Pour of her children followed in her footsteps, and knew perfectly well which was tho best cud of thc bargain ; hut John-well, if be was a fool it was not because abc lind not Warned ami talked to him. John did not grow1 :wiser as he grew older, and took upon himself the cares of lite. mhiiT, Holt bad ? larne and valuable farm'just ott the borders'bf the towni Streets had crept gradually about Uer heidi, and snrroundcii them on three sal?* ; W'ftorHb?rth^woodl?iid? stfeeeried back toward thc east. Why she should give tho control of this placo to John, in stead of one of his sharper brothers, was a puzzlo eve'i to her own mind. Thc only reason she could give was that John was steady and quiet, and more likely to remain home than the othorj were. Dut she confessed to herself tobo in con ti (tupi tribulation with him. "My dear," she said, to a crony, "you knew that fifty cords of wood wc 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 dollnrs on the bargain. I never did sec such a fool, Then he wanted to hurry off our potatoes last fall for icar of rot. I told John particularly not to own to a speck ; but, if you will b?liers it. ..ben Thurlow came to buy them, ana asked if we "had seen any signs of rot, that ninny said : 'Yes, a little,' though I vow I don't believe ibero were six ??pots larger than the bead of n pin in the whole lot. I don't know where tba fel low got his shiftlessness. I'm sure I could always make a bargain," John took all this very quietly, as wc haye- said. He knew that though his motlier yqufyl say mucp thiugs'to'1 others, sho would by no means have allowed any ono to pay them to ber. Hut one thing he could not bear was that Nellie Cramer should talk in tho sante way. Nollie seemed to delight in tormenting him. Sho would follow him into the gardens and fields',' hang on hts arm with her curls blowing ?tero?? hin breast, looking up smiling nnd chatting iuto bia face, so soft and sweet as a kitten ; then sudden ly, if ho chanced to press those wander ing curls against hts breast, or to bend too near her lovely upturned face, or to breathe ^ -^rqrd^f tendantes^she went with a toss of thc head und a curl of the lip, and SB likely aa not, some such spocch as : "I do wish you wonld ttot bo so foolish, John Holt!" He never got angrv with'tieri How could bc? i But sometime.) a shadow would drop over his taco, and he wouldn't have much to say to ber for a time. Then, ,when .she, went to. him .with her coaxing ways, and laid her little-hand on hie arm, whispering : "Now, don't be vexed, John ; I like you so much, but I don't wu nt you to talk nonsense." ho would look down and smile, though not very brightly, and fuomtBe to try to avoid nonsense Cor the uture, ending his premiso with a t'igh. "Dear mo 1 I wish you wouldn't sigh so, John I" the girl would say pettishly. "lt makes trio J feel melancholy to bear you. One would think I b*d dono some thing dreadful to you," Then John Holt would (milo agrio, still less brightly, and protcise to try not to sigh any more. Buch little'scones as this wore more asides, however.,,-r Nollie usually paid but little attention to John, being chiefly occupied in dancing, flirting, and quar reling with bia more showy brother Frank, Or with any other gay fellow who was so unfortunate as tb be taken, r. ith her pretty face. For Nellie ..w^a au in corrigible flirts C It was only ! v<oen she had no ono elso tu talk to, or wanted to piquo some other lover, or when ?ne wanted some real service, that sho wont to John, who waa sometimes pleased aud sometimes hu? that she came to him only when she wanted help or advice. ''You aro a sort of grandfather, you know," she said ono day; giving his arm a tq?| exe," VI. K?ve an idea that you ire about seventy-five years old. How old aro you, Johnt" "I nm jpst one-third of that," ho said, smiling. "I am only a month past twenty-five." "Possible t Weil, you moot have been very old when yon were born. Besides, twenty-five, is old to mo. I am only nine teen. Now, you come and hear my story and tell me what .to do. 11 carno over here on pnrpoao to seo you." ^ f *. rjv . 3 John followed ber obediently through tho garden, sad. dowtr to a bench under tho shadow of the beech grove on ibo lawn ; and when she tock her seat 'ibero ho leaned, against tho trunk of a treo and waited, tocking down on her. "You see, John." she begun, "I've had an offer." John Holt was tanned that summer, but through tho brownness ono might down' bod rolling her apron tassels, ft very brig?t colqr m nerbwn'fh??/ \\, * There was a moment's s-.Jer.eo after; this announceuftent, and. sceh'ic that bb was expected, to ..say.V&omethir.j,. John presently said/4?Yea/' N elita gave her shoulders an impatiens shrug, and looked cp. "It's a very gAcU' offer, sho vVenfc obi "I suppose you w?-l guess from whom. It is James Lee. I told him I would tb^uk^abont it, and tell him my dociajoplw-jwi?wY Now. ho's course, thtro's no. hurry jibout that. Bw tho troubio is this, James viii live all hu . days j io. "Biccville, I am positive ; nnd that is dreadful. You know J '?rant to live in a city, and want my husband to make a figure in the world. And James, why,'James is almost aa much bf fi' dca ^d^Ltmtm-f .-*AWE.I John Holt, with; a certain quiet dignity. The blush bad quito gono from his race, "Oh, I don't mean emrharm, you cross fellow," Nettie said, hoo?iy: JYou know ISkmf f?t?sttfOWlefiBd.'' H SY? / J.3 Vt "? am mach flWff4;*??you," be said, with a stifle eas which was quite new ?0 hUmannor. . 1 ' . ^ "Obi if ydu^db?tt want to advise me, "Coma back, Nellie," bb said, kindly. "I am not emeu. Only tel! me what you want."' 8bo a*aiet? beraelf ??arn with a SHHa qn tr er. iu ber, Hp*-' . ,-. ^. . he cares enough for me to KO just where * m^JWr?tkt?d "agVhS Hit ^Jbh J Holt's face, and he drew a quick breath. Soma impulse to r.pcak itemed to como upon him. Glancing up for his answer, Nellie saw the change, and tdded s word : "Yea ace, John, I Uko Albert Leighton better than I do James." The color and light diobpW'outf 'of Ilia face again, and a rim cf even white teeth pressed for au instant bia uudcr reaehitig to break a slender twig. 'He never asked me to," abe answered, demurely. "I suppose ho means tr?, doesn't lief" asked John, looking at her with a ghuico that might bc called almost haughty. "JJovf yan I tell ?" Nellie ponied. " W-ilW ?9 mnlrn RVesmoafJciE (lie ia. arlffhj rlbat waff to bo asked, I think." "If you wmit my advice, I will give it," John said, twisting and flinging away tho 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, li Albert like? you, as I believe bo dot??, take him. He's a good fellow." "You think an?" th? girl *v)'uJ, looking up suddenly. "I think *o," he repeated, turning away. "Now let'* go un to the house. She row and walked 'juicily by his side, her fair, girlish fact1 it littlo fVnle, hor eyes downcast. At the gate MIIC stopped. "I will not go in now," ?ho H?id, in a low tone. "I will co home." He merely bowed, and looking back after a few ?tcp;, ?ho ?tnw that he brui ixu entered the house, but waa stealing otT toward tito.barn. Thc next week James Lee commenced a violet.t flirtation with IICHMC Holt, ^Stalin's K?ster,~and In a nlont?rt?i? two were engaged. Nellie laughed, :and tu rh- I tho li^lit Of her tm i fe? upon Al bert Leighton, a handsome, danby fellow, who had been cruz,/ about Lee for the last six months. John Holt (?aid noth ing but was rather tjoV^bout h?B eiatera engagement. ' j?tV" "You see, suspense would, nave ' ktifed him." Nellie w?i??*t?? ??S????&f?? "I hope he NPQbrryii out of php:.* tuvvfitd you." Jobu e?id, coldly. "If t drdrW think", B?salo loved him Um well to ;iv} him up, ? would tell her." "And botray my confidence, John Holt," Nellie exclaimed. "I tell you, ho is like mo?t of you men-purely solfisb. He didn't cajro &. fig about hie. I think ho neem* to Uko Bessie." "When aire yon going lo be married V ho naked, abruptly. The quotion came sosuddenly tbat for onco tho girl lost her composure. A crimson bluidi swept over her face, nud ?ho dropped her eyes without being ablo tc ?peak a word. ^ho recovered tirM?lf Jw a minuto, and pi'.'estai Unit ?lio had no thought of nYacryinir Hilt the blush had convicted her In John Holt's eyes, and he scarcely heard a word that abe said. It'-as winter, and wbiio they talked tliey ere waiting, with half- a dozen others, for a large sleigh that was coming to take them out to a party givcu by a frieud neveu or eight miles otT ?ii the country. Even before Nellie's blush had faded, tho trampling and jingling nt the Sato attracted their attention, and Albert jeightou pul his head in at the door to calMh^uB^ lo\rer nndWWWrWf^ririierfui and kind* td everybody. Ho was fully na quiet as* usual, to hu sure, and rathe avoided Neilin framer, but it is doubtful ie any cm'?'but herself noticed that. It was twelve o'clock when they started to go home,und.tho moon bod set. At flmt their gayety held out, but after a mile or so fatigue and want of sleep be S;un tftfoll on them, and ono by one they ol) into silence. "John," Nollie ?aid, "there is just room for ran on the ecat with you. May I I como there ? It ia so cold here." Ho made room for her in ailenco, and abe left her discomfited "acort and took her place next that strong shoulder. Then ailenco fell again; but after a while in the dru!:ne?* Join. Holt waa aware Ola light prc?"en^-.iust his arm, then a aoft, plaintive whisper stole into hld ear.. "I am BO sleepy, John 1" He turned a littlo-why not ? They ??rc old friends-and lifted bis Ar?i to tho bqt,likoftne seat, took the bead softly and tcnQorly to bis bosom. And so ??he lay in that faithful and tender clasp till they drew near home ; then, with one whispered word of loving gratitude; "Nobody ia so good aa you 1" abo drew away, and took Albert Lnighton'* h^nd to step out at her own door.** After a stir in hla own mind, John Holt concluded that Nollio and Albert timi quarreled. , He nighed, ?ince, ?ho DOuld not near, and BO be annoyed, pitied the girl, and then went steadily about hi? ? irk. Tbe waters of bia aoul wera ti 'jeep for babbling. When sating cane fer the first time io hip life John electrified bis friend?. H? wra going to California. The announce rm Ot MOS made quietly but Bficiy, and ho-stood like a rock against which os ftSt?tlaliOu beat itself, to? ?pray. He gavo rood reasons, and resolutely maintained his right to choose for himself. "You have alwaya aald, mother, that roRAwished I - were mora ^nturdtttaffe" -am going' to please you, now." m, "But bow ls the farm to get along without you T" ahe objected. '-Frank understands everything, and yin manage.'? ; Mrs. Holt took courage, and, break ing over some little awe which fit spite nf her talk, she felt for her son, spoke jut : "John, bm that Nell Cramer Jilted rouf?. ??*? ? /"-.Tr *r .'fli'^Td *?. *" hftmid. flnikia?Mm??h reith nnger ai with surprise. "What do ?rc i mean, mother? We. hivb~*?*iway? beiu good friends, but never any moro. ?'Then why doi.'t you give berthe chance?" persister.! hi? mdtaeir, ?rho* did not choose to give .up, now that the ice waa broken. "Neilla a good girl, if ahe Iocs flirt a titila. I always thought that the liked you, only that- you were toe dow to seo it. Then, Nell baa got a lit tle sum of moiroy of ber own that wouldn't bo amiss." "You,are entirely mistaken, mother/1 he said,' decisively. "Don't ta^j*saj any more about it." " ' ' " r'Oh, you treat fooll" muttered th? mother, looking after bim as be went ootrWWjr* fheje tyfr a/nahir?) blidd"! H> A itfin&r? tl livi fc-ihe Md than an angel out of heaven ia." Then, .eeigfcr^lt's^^ tbe street, she lifted ber voice and callee "iegti ciuiiniwdtdWiSttt m?H peremptory aummonc ."Come and ait by. me I" commandai ^?^ltoe, nest* 'Mm figura, i ic ita aengl; fitting paletot of durk giay, the greet bonnet, that brought out her freab, clea color with a new luster,, and the feb brigw;am^ > rr- rv-T "Did you know that oar John ia ?oin abruptly, her iraen eye? oo the gm1 face. AH the color faded cut of it J? an io? slaniLAirti jellie "OFsmer crcpps? ?2B S cbaif *r tuoSieul? as if sbo bnd^bcca .hot. 0be sat there and looked at the Mother with her strained eyes. bur. said no word. "Yes," said Mr?. Holt, unable to rel press a slight smile of satisfaction ai this proof of tho correctness of her sur* mise; "Yes, he's set on going in spite of all I c?b ?ay. I H? is going in u month or six weeks. Let me see; this is tho mid? dio of April. He says he shall start by thc first of June, al farthest." those sliArp eyes; anoHtww'rTO thoftght 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 tbe color to her feco agni?, and strciiRthei.'.d her trembling limbs. It steadied her vfljce.and hcrcyca^ .Mrs; "l am so sorry ?" Nellie said, in a tone of fearless regret. "We can scarcely get along without John. He seems such a stanuoy. Hut men ought not to bo tied at home, I think. If they choose to go, they should be allowed their own way. There he is now in the garden I um going out to speak, tb him of it. ' "Try to coax him to stay, Nellie," said the mother,- In a tono of iv>re en treaty than, perhaps, sho lind ever used in her life before. "He is a good son, and I can't gel along witho it him. I think you can keep him.if yoi. *v??'.." This* prayer would have beer effectual, but for thc memory of that smile which rankled in thc girl's heart. Had she not giren John Holt every encouragement, if he had cared about her? Had she not said and done things HO riTectiouaf to* ward him that sbej had blushed *vith shame thinking 'of them afterward? John was no fool, and if he hr J cared for ber, he might have understood. He had p ??bably been trying to put her back. With theso .thoughts, buruii'g .in,her heart, Nellie Cramer! s/cnt i i roc tty to John Holt as ho walked up and down the garden. Ho ?topped, teeing her, and looked wistfully into her face. Though bc) fiad.den.W! h'r, mothar,** decidedly, . en, wubout weight. Of course, you know 1>??t what is' good for you, lind I have been telling lier to let you have your own way. But we shall all bo sorry to i >hn." > That was all. Ko gavo ?? last graspVat his self-command., and held it. There was n short, formaVconversation, both so engaged Tn mn'ting a pretense of being kind and friendly, and just aa usual, that each could not perceive that the other was also ma ting a pretenso ; and four weeks after they bait parted with tolerable comp:??rr^al-d"J,,i>n HoltTw?nt to (iaUfoi nia. JL Ho stiyed there"five"yaars, atfd soul his motlier her gold spoon. Ho .stayed three years longer, and then carno homo himself. Nellie wai:Nollie,Cramer still, they told bim, and was much sobered. Borne''way: she'hadn't'seemed to caro mucti about flirting for several years. Her father and motlier, were dead, aga she was keeping house for an unmarried brother. There were hints that the new minister went to see her very often, but Mm. Holt didn't believe that Nellie would look nt him. nhd fi? h? ?Vilted qu?eii j' Up ibo path, o slight'figuro'sat in a window,''looking out-;-sluging lowly to herself in mournful reverie. She did not see him, but when became nearer be yaw ber. fact) cler r ly. Tho round outlines and bright color wero E;ene, but bc was forced to own that'she tad grown far moro beau li ful. The chastened luster, of tho eyea, the firmer, Bwcotcr closing of thc mouth, the jgurcr and more perfect outline?-aj[|} belonged to ono who bad eaten of tho h.ei.fj of Mor row, and bad found a blessing in its bit terness. Something swept over his heart with passionate force-some regret, so mo long ing, he scarce knew what. If he had Buffered at l?alos her eight years before, ho felt f hr L auch a leva nor- would kill ulm. ' ViYqiihHly enterad tho open door, paused on the threshold of (tho room where she ?at alone. She still song soft ly, but, as he iooked, stopped, sighed, and became silent. "Nellie !" he ?vould hare said, but bis voice wosenly c whisper. *-.?-?--?? He went forward. into the shadowy room.- . ll > U i UU I at? "Is it you, Jame*?*' she said, half turnitig. exrw ?ing her brother. Joba took te step nearer, and this time bis vitce did not iail. ' ff \ "Nel?iol" ... r?l Kl pa??! ! She started, half rose, hesitated, then, ut he took one step nearer, sprung with a ?lsd cry into his extended arms. "I thought yon would never come? Tohn 1" she sobbed. "Were yon waiting for me ?" be asked. -'Did you caro for me before I went iwoy?r' "Then and always, John. How could ron bo so blind ?" Johu Holt smoothed hor hair tenderly, ter one momentof sHonee rthoii ?ic???ra sd, as though-some great truth-had ?nd?, ienly dawned ujrtm him. 7.'!.. T.'^J ".T deserved it! I always thought them wrong, but they were right. I was, indeed, a great fool I_ C?va?M ?v WA B.-A certain bhig Lo Another king, saying, "Send me a blue pig with a black tail, or else-^--*-M The other replied, "I have uot got ono, md if I had-** On ?hiv weighty .cause jthjpy-j went to ivar.' After ' they had exhausted their irmi?s and resources, and laid waste their kingdom-1, they hogan to wish to make peace ; but before this could be done it ivas necessary that the insulting language that lcd to the trouble should be ex plained. _ . l r '"White OBUM you mean," Asked "Wier ifOOnd kitifc ei\,tbc fir:;tr "by saying, Scnduie??il?e qjig with a black tail, pig with t, black tatt, or ciro some oinsr ipTori But wh?t did you mean by say ing, 'I have not got one, ona if I ijgd-.?.?.. i )?. i-.onrn. f fi "Why, of eoUi^.df I fated I ehtotrl*lmve tent it* in.'?' rr The explanation was satisfactory, o^e| peace was accordingly concluded. ? Tb? story of t^o two feiegs ought to serve as a fessou to tis all. Moat of ths ?barr?ls'between individuals are quite as biabas tho war of tho bluely with a jlack tai!. trf Crehttannft for a recipis to preVent rae" entrance oLsmrmaintobMan during the SpHs% ?e?Bwme3eVT 3<%95i the follow In* very pimple, b^t rpcsiti^e-prevent xske cane molasses and apply to 'the flesh parts carefully as mach na will ad here, (ben sprinkle on a? .mach: ?difff pepper (4he Jriod commonly'raobi in ?* place you wish to keep lt. In owe* that the above may be effectual, it moat I? ?fia? germ, or nit, or egg from which tho worm Ts hatched, is lodged on the meat before tbe application is made it will not N;e&oiu-ll. WimtkbaiVitMisUtmM1 keeps nice and ?wool. F?R SVUQQl COMMISSION!: f!. Mfr: The mau* friends, af DH. W. 0. EsOrYKE rc?w^??U??y'?t???sfc?atc Him a*, a Hiiilablf candidate for Sci'wi] Comkitssloner of Aniltvnca County--JjUbJect to ?lie action ot th? li aBoara'iu y?Hfi _<_ \.J?t- The friends U Mr. ANDREW J. W-A1T re<i*vt.ully rwpmJU?"d ldui o -, a . suitable j>f rsou for School tN tninl.Hs'mer of AnoV*i?ri County-^f-Ject to tho nomina tlon of the Uemonitic Party. -Pit' Tiny, immy frioiids o? J. N. GAR* W1IJ? r'.-ii>c< tfiiUy rn omnir-ud him a* ? suitable jK-rson fur School i-*ouuui*?iuuerof ' A ?uli rwin i'ounty-HiihJfH-t to * liv nomjtui* ?lon of tho Deii'iocrntic p'rty. Help our disabled soldiers. ' . JUS" The uudurWicuitJ hereby presenta hit Him* to Democratic ( 1 H JJ:- for primary ectton for the onie? of School Cominis I sinner. ' If noniiu?te?l by the Club.*, he will f%e"rt randi'lnte for the omeo ; If not, lie will not be acandidate, hut will support tho nominee. WM. Ii. HA VNIB. Mp- Tl?e frieuds of Mr. ANDU KW 'H. /JflKOH^K beg leave to nominate him uu. n candidate for School Coinmisfdonpr at the approaching election --subject to the action of tho Ucinorrallc pony. F&H ffllERIFF. *t&- The friends of JAMBS fl. MCCON NELL respoctfullv announce him as n ran di'late for HhufhT-of Anderson County'at the next election- siddoct to tho D?mocratie I nomination. The tnanv friends of W. T. GR?DRS t?rn iou ure h n* a suitable person for thu oflirf of Sherltr ut thc next ensuing clcc , tiort-^aulrject tu fha reault of the Demo cratic primary election. Help our ona-r.rm Confederate soldier. FUH CLERK OF OK)PUT. ptr- At the solidtatio ,,r many friends, 1 present my elainis to thc LK moorarieClubs at thu primurv election for the ollie* of Clerk of the Court, if oof. uoiuinated at thc primary election, I will i.ot. bc c. candi date, bb:, will support the nominee. _THOMAS P. BKNSoy. Mwr.H. Eurroas. fiercrul Democratic Clubs .haling nominated mu for Clerk of Court, I respectfully tender them my grate ful .luniks for their preference, and accept their nomination-subject to ratification at the primary election. JA'" ' joaftw. PAX mix FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. je?r The friends of G^. M. McDA /II) respectfully announce him as a suitable I candidate for Countv Commissioner-sub |jrct to thc nomination of the Democratic party. par W. ASIJUttY KAY is Respectfully recommended by thc Honca Path Township as their cboice 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? inf after. Mr. Kay is a practical utan, and' ({tialitled for the position. IIUXEA PATH DEM. CLUR. ?SU- The Mends or Muj. L. NEWTON I resi voe t full v recommend him to the Demo cratic Clubs at their primary elections as a suitable person for the o Rice of Countv Commissioner. Maj. Newton will cheerful ly abide by thu. result of tho primary oleo Uun, and if JuA^uoiniiuit^ himself willimp port those who are nominated. Thc ninny friends of SAMUEL HKOWrN.'-.? (Jrjruadaway) ulmounco him as a suitable person for tim office of Coupty Commissioner ut the ensuing election-sub ject to tho result of the Democratic primary I election. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. MESSRS. ECITORS: Allow me to tender my grateful acknowledgments to the Demo cratic Clubs who nave nominated nie for thc oillcc of Judge of Probate, and ? atv nomico uiy arceptaiiooof thc nomination subject to ratification at the primary election. _?_? W. W. HUMPHREYS. MMBBS. EniTORs : Allow mc to say that I I a*t?pt, by the persuasion of many "friends, the nomination cf the Democratic" party for tho office of Judge of Probate-subject to thc primary election-and my many thanks to my nominating friends. M. B. CI4NK8CALES. ATTENTION BOTTOM PLATERS ! Ii DESIRE tu call your attention to thc' new and wonderful improvement in Cotton Gins, which consists in Revolving Heads in the ends of the cotton-box, where by tho friction of the cotton running against the ends of thc cotton-box is de stroyed. This txttphtasiteft't pre-cut.-, tins' choking of the Gin or breaking the roll,and any common plantation hana can feed it. It docs not injure the staple, and gins thc I aced much cleaner than thc ordinary gins, thereby saving th* planter all Of his lint cotton. For speed in ginning. I do not be lieve it can bo oxcelled. As to sample, it will cornj^f? favorably with ?uy other. Thia j is the -lotti year of the Daniel Pratt Gin Bn.s ! incas, and during that time have mode over 20,000 gins. In Alabama, Mississippi, Ar kansas, Louisiana and Texas they are al most universally used by the planters, to their entire sntisfactior, and thc same tri umph is predicted for this State. Call?n me and see this Gin before buying elsewhere, and I am satisfied that when you see it you will bc convinced that the Pratt Gin will do I you good. P. K. MoCULLY, Agent for Anderson County. TESTIMONIAL. ANDERSON COCI?TY, Aug. 0, 1876. P. K. MCCUM.Y-Dear Sir : Wc purchased a GO-Saw Revolving Head Giu of the Daniel Pratt make lost year. We find it to be one of the best Cotton Gins wo have ever used. It ts impossible to break the roll of this Gin. It takes all tho lint from the seed, makes a epic,-'.id sample, end the speed of this Gin is as good as any farmer or public ginner need want. We can gui a bale of cotton in cixty minutes. Wp, cheerfully recommend this Gin to all persons. using Cottons Gins. Respectfully, SMITH, JAMESON A CO. Aug 10,1870 4 _3m I Vail Winkle's Improved Pat* eat Cotton Cleaner and Oin Feeder Combined. THIS Manbin6 bas received tao highest premiums wherever exhibited, and .collid ed by- all aa liidispcnfablo to any one gin-, ning cotton, lt eaves it hand, (thc. feeder,) which will pay its'cost' ilia first.acisbu. It takes out ali rocks, uaiL>, and any hard sub-1 cUmcr,,,thereby saving tho gin, aud a protec tion, "against tire. It .cleans the cotton, which makis a better sample, and it keeps a perfect roll, and thc gin can clean,tho seed closer. It imita any make of gins, and eau t-i ?turbal in ten niioubA - A-milly iijfpqt. to attach on the gin for the driver. This attachment wjtt nw/r&jti\VIWtwice save its price in onewwoh.1 fWc^^^lWo per saw, ... ^Auderson, S. C. Aug 10, 1870 ! Af ' 4?^ _ Gtoeeiiea and Provisions, .l.A SUGAR. Coffee, Bacon, Lard, ?lour, Ac, Ifo^at?'WR^or?hUhy . ' 'i'll f TOWERS A 3ROYLE8. CONFECTIONERIES, FANCY COOO?, TOYS. ?. IT, M ' ' ' '. M*" I C?SFECTSONEU, - - r ?SDE?im??, X\, KFEPH constantly on hand a well-selectecrstocs! of CONFfimONKuTEtf of uH'klndx, Midi ns French and Plain Candie*, Canned (foods o?.cvev>des?.-ip4?o-?. Picitlcw, Jel lie*. Dried Fi?., Raisins, Currant*, Citron, Dates, Crac kers of .ali styles, l-'wtit?, ??c. A large selection of TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Such as Toys, of every kind, Indies' Work Boxes,Companions, YVmjng Desks, Portfolios! Plflio French and Bohemian Va*?*. Perfumes ot thc very b?*t quality. Toilet Pets. Fin? ?Uk Flowers, Musical Instruments of d?Ti-n-itt kinds, Wax JDollo vt'. ?very, kui i. from 0<\ W $7.00. I have one of Mathew* spIeliUfiJ 80BA VOVXYAt Uti fvr dispensing parc ?via Water. Tickets will b* sold cheap. Any one Ody itijT "rrrv .loren ticket* at a lima will get them ut 00c. per dozen. .J. It, FANT, ISuHt Kurt Mttsonif Ilti?iditip;. j'-.... ji -,"r-T"tiJ ... - ?. ? . FURNITURE !_ FURNITURE i I ANOTHER GENERAL RED?CTI?y IN VHICES ! Anderson tho Cheapest Furniture Market in the State. PRICES THAT DEFY~CO^PETITION ! . o IX consideration of the wrardty of money, 1 have nut down price* to I lie following reinuxkulde, unheard-of low prto?*:: ROOM SUITS, consisting of Dress Bureau, Bedstead Mud Washstand, from $10.50 up wards. With four Chairs, Roeklng Chair, Table and Towel karka, icumplele suits of ten pieces,) from $24.00 upwards. KOLI!) WALNUT SUITS, consistingof high head-board French Redstead, Deck Dress Bureau, (five drawers.) and Washstand, from i'.o.'.'O Howards. WitU Poir Wa'nut Chair* and Walnut Itockiiit* Choir, from ?iO.i/0 upwards. (JOUI) COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, /toni wornt, not ///ne, reduced tu $4.00. Without slats and castors, Ut $.'?.50, Good Washstand, with drawer and towel rod, red iccil to 31 .ISO. (?ood Tm'Bafjes, with two doors and drawer, $5.00. Thc celebrated Kentucky Double-wove Cane Bein} Chairs, varnished or painted, watnmt ?xl to I* thc strongest Chair made, ot ninety-five telita apiece. Rocking Chairs, uf thc same kind, nt $1.40 apiece. 'lit?se jiri<.*es ere no keteb-puenie?, but all my goods arc at tilt same low figure; I have on battu tt largo Stock of Furniture, of ali kinds and description,, which, will hp sold cheat ic r than can be nought from anybody else or nov other place. Collie and see TOLLY and lie will do von right. UK WILL NOT, OK CANNOT HF UKDEItSO?/TTi 1 G. F. TO UL, Y. May I-Vis??_1 Dypot Street. Anderson, s. c. THE Mm SOLO LIFE ?HSURftKGE COMP? inst ? v :: C. E. THAMES. President. T N. FOWLEE, Secretary. Gen. 8 D. LEE, Superintendent of Agencies. ; ' CASH CAPITAL PAID IN, - - $200,000 GOLD. Assets, $759,084.79. Surplus in hand, $266,921.47. rjlHF, above statement is baited on examination of Company by th?'Iitsuran?o JL Commissioner of Maryland, on admitting Company to work in Maryland. Tho Company hos paid from 17 to-7 per cont dividends pur annum nineo organi zation. Policies issued in Gold or Currency) and noii-forfeitublq after two years. HOARD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY. B. P. Will TN EU, President. Ps C. v. BORSTEL, XV. ll. NARDIN, J. L. OUR, Secretary, a P. TOLLY, T. It. LEE, V- A. REED, Ii. F. DI V Y KR, .1. R. LEWIS. J. A. HOYT. Tho above gentlemen are Insured in Company, and will toko pleasure In giving ?formation as to obtaining policies, and any fiiotn us to Company. WM. >VATIKS, ?fpont. Sont 2. 1875 47 . mn LOOK OUT ! LOOK OUT ! PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. IjK7 E dcslro to call uttoution to tho fact tna*-"'w?ltaV?' on hand :i LARGE and Vf wcll-.selcctcd .stock of Heavy Groceries, I^U'?y Goods, Boots, Slioes Ha:rclwax-e Crockers Ware, Eto? Wc have just received a large lot of Ra? on Sides, Shoulders, Sugui Cured Hams Cheap Grimes of Syrups, Muscovado, De >:orara and New Orin???? Molasses, lOO BARRELS CHO I E FAMILY FUO't'K, A complete assortment of Sugar*, Coi i ees und Tous, Picklos, Cairned. Gooda, ?tc A very largo Htoek of Iron, Steel, Hob', Shovels, Spades, and farming Implements generally. Itt siiort, wo have ovorytld.ig that tho farmer or man of family nseds. We aro selling the foregoing articles it thc most reasonable cash price?. Call and be convinced of this fact. ,;K=?- And now- a word to those that wo havo supplied with Goods dining thc year 1872, 1873 and 187-1. Unless you come forward and pay up, 3'our Notes and Ac counts will bc placed in tho hands of an Officer for collection. BYii?ivi & MCGRATH. Important to those indebted to Us. . To those Indebted to os on Acconnts for last year, wo will gi ve one-half cont abovo the market price for Cotton, in payment of nueh Accounts and Notes, at any timo between the 1st of November next. Wo must havo tho money on thom, and do not w.'sb to add any >;o*t. So romo forward at once and scttlo ap; BYRUM & MeGItATH, Mcclinii.'.cs' Row. Oct 7, 1875 }2 ly Ci A. REED. A. 8. STEPHENS. REED * STEPHENS, MANUFACTURERS OV BUGGIES, PHAETONS, ROCKAWAYS, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &Cc, &C. A. J. STRINGER, Agent. W. J. MIX, Ageia*, Belton, 8. C. Fair E*I?y. IiSPECIAL at tention paid to REPAIRING, and all work ful ly warranted. Wo claim tho ? most thorough [Ironwork, Wood Isvork, Painting, 'and Trimming, j _ os wo ninnlflv on- L w/! \y V/ lythe best vr?rk- \? \ ^^arfT .. - --^-*-**T.. men. - ^ Nono but well-seasoned lumber uso d in tho manufacture ot our work. AR per sona desiring to purchase arc cordially invited to call nt our Manufnctbrv, (at tho buildings formerly owned by John A. Reeva?, Esq.,) and inspect Rio work for themselves. . BUGGIES always on hand nt our REPOSITORY, (near tho Railroad Bridge, ori Main Street,) v.boro Mr. Joseph Martin cao always bo found, ready to ?ell ii now set of HARNESS, or to repair old ones. Anderson, Sept. 0, 1876 8 Iv ^MiJllllllMIMMtMMBMlir^WMTMM^MM..^^--.-_ THE MONEY MOST COME ? WE NEED EVERT DOLLAR DUE US, ' '"'ai', n-j.i. >.i.:t'4 : u. : --? iii yt i , ,. ,i ?,. .//?..-.-i..- ?Jill ii . . ' AND YOU MUST linn . ..>. i ile nM?d.ft??l neil :. .....?> , , , \ ii,"' * h I br?d . ?.. iiioi'ii . CALL AND SETTLE YOUR NOTES AND ACCOUNTS , . ' ' ' j ?-ioY w<tiKl>\ovt<n V."t? btr*Vi^ AT ONCE, OR ? -n.j ., bus 'ttl?!' ?w'v... ?v ,-./? ? . ? fn!J ->r. s ni " (I SAY THE '???TS. . ' . , -d ;?' ... . ni di' V- . .%? . .?..!./. .*: td .. ..? - ": darna -\t. ii i ? . r PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS CAN CONTINUE TO BUY G?ODS AT PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. :-...;.?/ .? <: vhR-,iift cd ?I .ynoo..-. . '? .t?ft*/ i ,<uW>f. ?- -' of ? ;? - ll*?w .t-i?i?;\. '.....:? . ?' ?itMvw. bria .^qoruili nr-. ; -f.. , TO I -lui? vli&nel h^-d'' ' tdl ?edi riusl _:t!^J Wtf-WSmSWii SEt?ERAL MERCHA'NblZEl . ~~ ii?S'? . .H ? '{ AU ?yt 1>cv>? -'.M* ?fti ?f -,.f . -n. y. -i "ft' 1 W i-"."' >'dx itr.m edi sanoihnl G?VK? TTS A VAML. : i -n..*:. -itf.? - ? I-';.,:, 1.- ; .. hos "n ? ; ....>? . : ).'..>.:;. ?i ...{/j fi?s/ ?u->Mtd?itd,?>... -i,- vi ->'.:;? f?"ifT? ??ittno.n *ui ?ti.rt tjtntr j 7fi/?n I?. <. rite 'fmSK!KIO SO. 2 BKNSON 110?SB I?'I'.AC:K- '? THE G&ftWCERSV , I4FE AND IiEALTK ?NSUR?N?JjL COMPANY' United States of America? Authorized Capital, - $4,600,000, < H which fluU.OW is lo be owned in uich Llt ittiituiciif.. .. ,1 .. , . -a- ( ?.'.'. . . . P?RES? ?F?ICE? MOBILE, ?L?. F H PAVrV*AN, PrcSffnWfit.- 'A* . M. <;. HUDSON, Vici) President. 'R, W. FORT, Secretary. 4- ' ./ -..|- iii !j ' South Carolina Department, Colum bia. S. C. Capital ?toca. - - ?tOO.OOO. Tuor. ii. Jir;>:u, Pnwident. Titos, A. MCCIUJJIIIV, Vice I're.sident. H. T. GBKEX, Secretary. MeMASTRR ft LP.COVTR. Attorneys, Columbia, S. C. J. II. Fvix?, Attorney, Bpartunburg, s. C. UU-?- W''?l Director *? Security 1 Economy I Liberality ll Art- thu lending principles of this Conip'? ijry. All luiproved fynns <>f Life uud En dowment Pilli io*, issued. Also. Term PoJ| eico of one, thr. v. th e or seven years. All Life Policies noft-friWcltMig after an nual payments, whim the insured willie: entitled to a Paid-up Policy, or catii surren der (hereof. Dividends may bc used to protect Policies against lapsing in ease bf failure to pay pre miums. This, with thc non-furfeiting und. cash surrender features, are sufficient to make this Company popular among think ing men. <loud Agenta wanted. ? .. ?. oil B. F. MAULDIN, Jr'., Ager?, Anderson, S. C. April Pl. lsT'i M GrILREATH & PEOPLES, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Wc also keep a rult Hue of HOUSE FUR NISHING GOODS-such as Chamber Sets, Water Coolers. Waiters, Casters, Muffin Pans, Spittoons, Potwore, Ovens, Spidern, Andirons. Wc also pay the highest prices for Rags, Beeswax, Ac. Merchants will save their Rags, as our wagons are out with Tin. GI BREATH & PEOPLES, Cotton Buyers. Jun n, ?H7G 25_ OUT OF THE ASHES. NEW CARRIAGE WORKS. TlIK undenigned-bw to announce to the _ , pybliojcenarally that they haseaisd:: opened their CARRIAGE und REPAIR BUSINESS,*/ In the 0o\v and commodious buildings crec teil hy Capt. Daniels for them opposite tho Jail, in rear of the Henson House, where they iira-prepared to attend to all work in their line, such as manufacturing und re pairing Carriages, Buggies, Vv aguns, ; Har ness, ?fcc. Special attention to Kc*wiring Jobs and Cutting Tires. All wo: k entrust ed to us will he attended to with .neatness nnd dispatch. I>JLE;A?E NOTICE, That the books of thu old Jinn of J. L. Font & Co. ore in thc hands of Mr. X, Scott for collection, and nariies indebted wjl) please Bettie at once,, either by cash or note, as wc are compelled to settle up the old business. J. L. F?NT, N. SCOTT. June 8, 1870 47 1876 CAROLINA J8T7 MI MT A?IY INSTITUTE, Charlotte, Si. C. COL. JOHN P; THOMAS, Superintendent, ASSISTED by a Full Corps pf Accom plished Professors. Fully organized and equipped. A Military College, with an Auxiliary Preparatory Department. For Circular, gibing full information as to Studier, Rates and General Plan, apply to the Superintendent. Next Session begins September 15, 1870. Aug 24,187J ? BITIST'S NEW CROP ALSO, DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, LAMPS, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, and DYE STUFFS GENERALLY, AT S% II.EIITK ?fe WILLIAMS*. July 27, 1870 2 J- bi ORR. J. L. TRIBBLE; ORR & TRIBBL?:, ATTORNEYS nt LAW. JAMES L. ORR and J. L. TRIMBLE i have this day formed a partnership for the practice of Low In this Circuit.' Prompt attention given to all business placid m their hand >. SpoMrd attention gtvoh to for ciga collections.' OrniE-Second d?.-or ' be low the Rank. July 1, l<S7t> . 5J \ t. j, THE MORRIS W. spills GIN ls still in the market, and after _a_ foity-two years'trial, is pronounced Tin: BESriX USE. Price, 83.00 per Saw. i WAWUWTF.I>. Address, R "M Ort Rik ' -OohimiiH; s. c. June 15, lsru ria 3in NOTICE TO CREDITORS.- All j?e*M ... sons liavinp ihrniauds against.,tbo Es tate of Johc 'Richardson, direasea, are hnrcby notified to present them, property prov'en, WithhVfhc'time prescribed by law ; and all indebtedAtiU make payment to the" iiudtT:-iimod nt onco. ?'Milli'. ?. '?' S. T. RICH ARDSON. W, T. BRYANT, > ll '.i TO lie had at TOWERS A ?ROYLES', , No- -1 Granite Kow. 1 Andcnen. K_ C.. JUST arriving, a new lot of FANCY^ PRINTS,'ffdrriisftt (o lcfle>r,tft r?r Vard."1 ..'.i?: -oin a TOWER? ft BROYiKS/ ..!.> * boKoJ-* Granite IWw, A?dorsoa.?. &!r:< ifry^jy?,,,, MV+4^?, h, h^W^, IF yira wa.it Barguinr., call on us. TOWERS .?? BR?)YL1?S. . botija; Md CDMBIB B?iita?oi^ '???^* Hpr.lu,, BroiwH, Fain? la tb? uT?^ Y*** Clicat. externally. Kot a Dotti? htt?.!1*? turov<?,. a*J??t>"Kt? million, ar* ?S L2*"J*' rrlf>, ct". ?/r. TOSIAS- HorrS^l?iSSfe. ?ure of <.auuncu, Old Bore?, ?mffiFSSW Ulstwnper. rHm.8i.oo. TO&AW&^J?? tu? nar. They ai>> Fe.ir, I&MMS lk?iS!i*r Moitun I ?io Hkln. Kiri's iWa?l i" Appetite. Price. 15 JUfffrfScfflilSEgS!** Ol. 1).-McDaniel., who hw wwTtL ?lS?* *. ..rs s- ?. .. at t.ie Liniment.. He h?;'??2?^" the tastest Kimulng IIoiM* la Mia Worft.^? i-anil? of certificate? bare been receto?* tn blab tumis ut the alww nudl<,illi?;Mi "I Tl.?? FArUlI V Ml?t??cn?p?. Teated by popular'n.srisr UM. A OUAKT??TOF A CKSTtlRVi 1>T. Strong's ConpoUitd HftBaff? ftn Cure CoD?tlpqUoii, JlilMMuucs.; live* cw.?i V Malarial Fey.eta, lUiemnatlaw, hn^wu^S^t diawM Vrequiring au actWeibut nilld luir???**1* Br. HtiW? Pectoral HIcmacb? Cure CougUa. Cold?. Fever?, Female CwJ??Ci. Skk Headache, Dy*j.opsla" and all derT..?? $55 5 $77i^i^a?gg OF TU IC UNITEE$ STATES A eomplele Tislof Amerlcau Newspapers. numSv ali lb<-town? ?ud title? ia *blcb tbcy^iM^?* llshed; llla'.orica- aud Hfatlrtlcal ?ketchetTcffv, Great Newspaper ftntabltsbinenta; illustrated ?m! mimerons cngrnviiiKa pf Ibo jrlu Ipa! ?OWITMN? BafMim. Hook of Soo p.ires Jus- fisurd lK& iH)st paid, to any address ipr as cent?! -Apply (in' closing price) to .Superintendent of tho ReVSMkM Pavilion, (on ten nial tironnds, Philadelphia, o Auierii-aii News Cu., New York. BV1SBV AOVISRT IBISIk P. p. rr0 AL?, ^A??FAOTVRSB OK DOORS,SASHES, Blinds. Ilooring?, &c. DEALER IN BUILDERS' H?RDWA1B, I'jiiuts, Oils, ?Sec HOLK AO. NT FOR The National Mixed Paint Co. Great American Fire Extinguisher Co. Page Machine Bolting Co. .?-?i- Send for Prices. OFFICE ND W AREROOMS. Nos. 20 & 22 Hayno & 33 & 35 Pincfcnoy 81?. FACTORY nntl 1 Alt IIS, Ashley River, West End Broad Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Sept'ii, 1875 10 ly TALBOT & SONS, SH0CK0E MACHINE WORKS. RICHMOND, VA? MA N U F A C T U11E RS OF Steam Engines mid Bullera, Agricultural Engine*, Circular Saw Mill?, grist. Barb and Plantar Mm?. Shafting, Bangers aud Pulleys, Improved Turbine Water Wheels. Oct ll, 1875 13 Iv Encourage Home People and Home Enterprise. GEORGE 1*7 HACKER. C?k ii s.-!estoai, S. .C?. THE onlv DOOK, 8KBH anil BLIND FACTORY ow;ned and managed by u Carolinian in this City. All work guaran teed. Terms Cash. Always on hand a large Stock of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding*, Brackets, Scroll and Turned Work of every description. Gloss, White Lyda, and Builders' Hard ware, Dressed Lit ber and Flooring deliv ered in any part'-.v. this .State. March 1?, 187? . 33 ty TUE PAMETTO COTTON GIN. THE PALMETTO is but another name fur thc Griswold Gin, with all the la test improvements, un J. for style, workman ship, beauty of finish, ?tc, will compara with the heat Gina made, and in perform ance ls surpassed by none To be convinced of this, it ia only necessary to give them a trial. Satisfaction always guaranteed, oud references given when desired- ,. . " The best CONDENSERS made furnished tO order. Belting and Gin Material kept on hand. Address the manufacturer, J. M. MATTHEW8, Ninety Six, 8..C. Agent for the Sweep Stakes Thresher and Champion Ke.'.p.-i. July 27, 1876,-,. 3 .. Jj?! I ORO. W. WILLIAMS. Fn.VNK E. TAVLO?. ] '.. li l l kM DIRKIK. JOSEPH B. HOBKaTfOX. BOnUKT R. CATHCART. GEO. W. WILLIAMS & CO. COTTON FACTORS, {'omer Hajritc stud C'hnrclt ??*..> Charleston, S. C. July IM, 1870 1 _?flL tVM. KTTENOKIt. H T. KllMOXP ETTENGLR & EDMOND, RIM M ON?, VA., ?lANUPACTUKRnS PORTABLE and STATIONARY ENSISES, Boitera, of all kinda, Circular Saw Mills, Grist Mini, ! Shaftiag. Peileya, &c Amcrioan TMrbliw Winier Wheel, Cameron's St?fcc??l Stea? Poaip? .- - -Send fon Catalogo e.' . Oct 14, 1876 ^ 13 ^G. F. WATSON, Furniture ?SS?r Milk, RICHMOND, VAv CCri^AWE^brndatoada, Chamber and Parlor Furolttird, L ..og**-,1?*"!: Ac,, tnanuructuredo? W?L tauidoLe?p or hard woods. No soft CIno.used.t-w tngo iRod^toada and Cheap Mattress leading-articles. Oct U, 1875 13