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A GREAT DISCOVERY. Dr. Schliem ann's Report from My cknje to the klng of greece. By Cubic to the New York Htra'.d. London, Dec. 9,1376. Fresh on the heels of Cesnoln's won? derful discoveries of treasure at Kunum come an announcement from Dr. Henri Schliemann, whose great success on the site of ancient Troy was first communi? cated, to uio Herald three years ago. This enthusiastic archieologistbas been at work upon the site of the ancient city of Mycenae in the Peloponnesus, and his work has been crowned with the most complete success. The Doctor has tele? graphed to the Herald bureau a copy of the despatch in which he announced the result of his exploration to the King of Greece. It is as follows: a magnificent offering. To His Majesty King George: With unbounded joy I announce to Your Majesty that I have discovered the monuments which the tradition related by Pausanius indicates as the tombs of Agamemnon, Cassandra, Eurymedonand their companions who were, killed while feasting at a banquet by Clytemnestra and her lover iEgisthus. These tombs are surrounded by a dou? ble parallel circle, with tablets undoubt? edly erected in honor of the victims. In these tomb3 I have found immense arch? aeological treasures and numbers of arti? cles of pure gold. The treasure alone is sufficient to fill a large museum, and the most splendid in the world. In succeeding ages I am sure it will attract to Greece thousands of strangers from abroad. As I am laboring simply for the love of science I waive all claim to the treasure, and offer it, with intense enthusiasm, entirely to Greece. Sire, may these treasures, with God's blessing, become the corner stone of an immense national wealth. Dr. Henri Schliemann. Mgceiue, November 28, 1879. importance of the discoveries. The highest scientific authorities in London declare Dr. Schliemann's discov? eries to be the most important yet made in the history of archaeological investiga? tion. They go back to the Cyclopean em in architecture and to the time of the destruction of Troy or to the Greece of almost 3,000 years ago, when it was the first city of Hellenes. not a myth. Mycenae, the town o' which Dr. Schlie? mann speaks in this letter, is one of the most ancient in the world. Long before the Greeks joined together to avenge the wrongs of Menelaus and to recover the beautiful Helen from her paramour FiHs, this city was a great centre of govern? ment and civilization. Homer calls it ?'populous" and "broad-streeted," and it was its King Agamemnon?the "King of men"?who was chosen to command the Grecian forces at Troy. Dr. Schliemann, in digging up these relics and exposing to view the tombs of these heroes of long departed ages, carries us back far beyond historic times, and to a great extent over? turns the theories of several modern writ? ers on history. The stories which have generally been considered almost mythi? cal of the return of Agamemnon and his murder by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover, iEgisthus, are now almost con? firmed by the discovery of their tombs in positions which tend to prove the truth of the legend. This story is one of the most tragical that has been treated by the great poets of the golden age of Greek tragedy. JEschylus in his ' jigaroemnon," Sopho? cles in his "Electra," and Euripides in his '"Orestes" have each in turn drama? tized various phases of this remarkable story. The legend, or, as we may now term it, history, relates how Agamemnon, on his return from the siege of Troy, was foully murdered in his own banqueting hall, and how his wife and paramour, who had murdered him, afterwards in? termarried. the story of agamemnon. Agamemnon and Menelaus were sons of Plisthenes, and grand-sons of Atreus, King of Mycenae. They were brought up, together with their cousin, iEgisthus, in the house of Arteus. After the mur? der of .Atreus by ^Egisthusand Thyestes, the two brothers fled to Sparta, of which place Menelaus afterward became King. They married two sisters, the daughters of Tyndarus, Agamemnon espousing Cly? temnestra and Menelaus, the far-famed Helen. At the conclusion of the Trojan war, whither Agamemnon had gone to assist his brother in recovering his wife, he re? turned to Mycenae. Before leaving Troy he had obtained as his share in the spoils Cassandra, the prophetic daughter of Priam. She frequently foretold to him the sad fate which awaited him should he return; but, blind to fate, he insisted on hastening to his "much loved" Myce? nae. On bis arrival there he found that his cousin iEgisthus, whom he had left as the guardian of his kingdom and of his wife, had basely betrayed his trust. The guilty couple immediately resolved to add to their other crime by murdering him, and took the opportunity of a ban ?uet given to celebrate his safe arrival, t is related that as he came from the bath Clytemnestra gave him a tunic with the sleeves sewn up, and as he vainly at? tempted to put it on she felled him with blows of a hatchet, while her lover, jEgisthus, assisted. At the same time several of his companions perished, and among them Cassandra, who had warned him of his fate. This murder forms the plot of the "Agamemnon" of iEschylus, the first of the great dramatic triumvirate, while the return of Orestes and the death of Cly? temnestra at his hands form those of the "Electra" and "Orestes." the site of the explorations. Mycenae, the scene of this terrible tragedy, was an ancient town in Argolis, about six miles to the northeast of Argos, and is situated on a little hill at the head of a narrow valley. During the reign of Agamemnon it was considered the chief city in the Peloponnesus, but after the Dorian invasion it ceased to be a place of much importance. It continued, how? ever, to be an independent town until the year 468 B. C, when it was attacked by the Argives, who, having reduced the inhabitants by famine, razed the town level with the adjoining country. Strabo states that the destruction of this famous city was so complete that not a vestige of it remained in his time. But Pausauius, who lived after Strabo's time, relates that the ancient walls and tombs still existed in his time, and these are the relics of antiquity which Dr. Schliemann has now, after much patient research, succeeded in unearthing. Pausanias states that when he visited Mycenae a considerable part of the wall still remained standing, and the great gate, with its lions at either side, is there up to the present day. These works were attributed to the Cyclops, who are also said to have assisted Prcetusin build? ing the walls of Tiryn*. Hence this massive style of architecture is called Cyclopean." Here Pausanias also saw the underground chambers of Atreus and his children, where they kept their treasure. Also the tomb of Atreus and those of the companions of Agamemnon, who were slain by jEgisthus. There was some doubt whether the tomb of Cassandra was there or not, but those of Agamem? non and his charioteer Eurymedon, as well as the twin sons of Cassandra, sup? posed to have been also murdered by yEgisthus, were there. Clytemnestra and ^Egisthus were buried not far away, but outside the wall. A DISCUSSION AHEAD. ^Dr. Schliemann's efforts to win back the great events of the "Iliad" from the land of fable have been unceasing for years. While there are many doubters as to whether the cities superimposed on cities which he unearthed in the Troad were really those of the Ilion of Priam and Hector, and its poorer successors on the same site, he has gone on trusting in his great prophet Homer. About his latest discoveries there can hardly be the same question, but we may look forward to lively discussions for months to come in archaeological circles all over the civ* ilized world. The War Cloud in the East. The rumblings are ominous, to say the least, though hopeful people regard the chances of ultimate collision as less prom? inent than those of a peaceful solution. The Servian question and Turkish atroci? ties in Bulgaria would, in the event of a general war, seemingly put the contest in the light of a Moslem crusade turned in? to a Christian advance; but, though the Turk is apparently at the bottom of the trouble, if the struggle assumes larger proportions the real issue will be found underlying other interest*. A prominent English journal, one per? haps as reliable and of as high authority as any, says, under very recent date: "In the event of Russia crossing the Balkan, our Government intend to. act with decision, and to employ both our naval and military forces in resisting the advance of Russia to Constantinople. The plan of operations would be as fol? lows: Fitly thousand troops would be sent to Verna, from which point they could operate with great effect on the communications of the Russian army, and perhaps cut it off altogether from its base of operations. The fleeT would at once be moved up to the Boaphorus. Five army corps would be mobilized, and this would enable the Government to send almost all the regular army on for? eign service.'* In such event what will be England's position? Seemingly very anomalous. The English press, the English people have cried out against Moslem fanaticism. Eloquent voices and powerful pens have urged a seizure of the opportunity to drive the hated infidel back to Asia; to recover the church of St. Sophia at Con? stantinople, now desecrated to the use of a mosque; to restore Palestine and re? conquer Jerusalem. Is this all a hollow preten.se? Shrewd observers aay "Eng? land's quarrel is with Russia; the lion fears that Xhe bear will ravage the cove? ted treasures of the far East. Moslem fanaticism and Bulgarian outrages may do for an exceedingly proper and conven? tional growl, but instead of throttling the Turk, Albion will defend him, when by so doing British interests can bestbesub served. Whether or not it is the truly mercenary interest of England to assist Turkey forms a debatable subject. Far seeing men, totally unactuated by any considerations whatever, either for or against the religious aspect, claim that it will be fatal to England's future, and dis? astrous to her present, to engage in a varfare simply with a View to prevent accessions to Russian power and territo? rial limits. England is much more vul? nerable now than she was twenty years ago. Science has dawned upoti warfare, and so changed the general condition of thiugs, that those features which were the Bri? ton's element of Htrength are now the embodiment of weakness. Should Eng? land venture rashly into this war, a long? er stride will, be taken toward the realiza? tion of the jester's prophecy about the New Zealander pensively surveying the site of London from the ruins of London bridge, than many people have imagined possible. Disaster to the English nation means a great sorrow and misfortune to the civil? ized and cultured world. Let us hope for the sake of humanity that it may be averted. Judge Locbrano on Oregon. We were present yesterday when the question came up about the vote for Mr. Tilden in Oregon. A gentleman who was present recited the mode by which Senator Sherman, as President of the Senate, would take up the package con? taining the vote of that Stalle under the seals of the Governor and Secretary of State, and would recognize the vote for Hayes and Wheeler by the electors with? out" certificates and would declare him elected. The Judge was appealed to if this could be done ? His reply i m pressed us as the utterance of a prophecy. "If," said he, "such a shameless and mon? strous outrage was attempted, it would be the inauguration of war in the Senate chamber. The uncertified votes from Oregon have not even the legal pretext of the Domocratic electors from Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana for Tilden and Hendricks, and which the American people would give, on investigation, to the men who were honestly elected. If the Catalines of the republic dared the ac? complishment of an act of such political indecency as that proposed, the cry of shame would echo through every corri? dor of the cnpitol, and the hands of hon est Senators would drag such a miserable miscreant and asssasin of public liberty from his seat. Our government," said the Judge, "is a government of law, and not the theatre of armed contest. The people demand peace, and will, under the law, put up, as they have done in South Carolina, with the infliction of the most unblushing injustice. But if you ask me," said the Judge, "if the people's representative in the Senate would sit silent and see the unauthenticated act of a sovereign State ignored, and the vote of self-constituted electors without official recognition picked up and read in its place, my solemn opinion is, that the up? lifted hand that rebuked the act would be clinched, and the mouth that uttered the political lie would soon be closed? oh, no," said the Judge, with a smile, "I look for no such act. The situation is dark, but the future will not let down such drapery of shame upon its history. We are fevered, it is true, but we are not delirious. We will not walk in the path of the law, and submit to the law, but we will have no emperors or kings by the grace of God to rule over ns." To the remark that Grant might yet be emperor, he replied: "He would be the smallest thiDg that ever lived in mockery of a king?" We regret we have no space to give all that Judge Lochrane said, for it was up to our own feelings, and the spirit of the hour.?Atlanta Constitution. ? Men are not what they seem unless they seem foolish. ? It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it sweetness. ? A soft voice is a beautiful thing when it says "yes" at the right time. ? To be contented with what we have to-day is to be happy for all coming mor? rows. ? Be contented with what you have, as the rat said to the trap when he left his tail in it. ? People are never made so ridiculous by the qualities they possess as by those that they affect to have. ? A boy was gnawing away at some watermelon rinds, and a passer asked why he was eating those rinds. The an? swer was conclusive: "Coz some other fellow has eaten the core 1" ? A well-dressed man ate, with appar? ent relish, an elaborate dinner in a Paris restaurant, and then cut his throat. He was taken to a hospital, where the wound was dressed. Upon reviving to consciousness he exclaimed: "Wnat, alive yet!" and completed the suicide by tearing off'he bandages. ? A milk vender in Belfast, Me., being interrogated by a very inquisitive lady customer concerning his family relations, and being in a hurry, gave her this con? densed and comprehensive summary of his family history. Said he: "I courted my wife in Houlton, married her in New Hampshire, went to house-keeping in Providence, and expect tQ starve her to death in Belfast." HISTORICAL INCIDENTS. The Signers of the Declaration of Independence. There were fifty-six of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Of these twenty-four were lawyers, fourteen farmers, nine merchants, four physicians, four preachers and one mechanic. But? ton Gwinnet and Robert Morris were na? tives of England, Francis Lewis of Wales James Smith, George Taylor and Mat? thew Thornton, of Ireland, and James Wilson and John Withcrspoon, of Scot? land. All but nine lived to witness the accomplishment of independence. Three of them were over 90 years of age when they died ; ten over 80; eleven over 70; fourteen over 60; eleven over 50, and six over 44. Thomas Lynch, of South Carolina, was the youngest of the signers, and was lost at sea at 30 years of age. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest man in the congress, being 70 years of age when it met. The first new States added to the old thirteeu were Vermont, Kentucky and Tennessee. The number of troojis sent to America, during the revolution, by Great .Britain, was one hundred and twelve thousand five hundred and eighty-four of the land forces and twenty-two thousand seamen. The last surviving soldier of the British troops sent to America, died in New York in 1852, aged over one hundred years. His name was John Battin. John Adams was the first minister to England after independence, and he was received with demonstration of respect. The debts of the States, incurred for the war, were unequal, and in January, 1790, the general government assumed all foreign and domestic indebtedness of the States. In 1790 the import duties were first, collected, and an act was passed making the District of Columbia the permanent seat of government, after the lapse of ten years from that date, and in the summer of 1800 the seat of the federal govern? ment was removed to Washington, Dis? trict of Columbia. The famous society of the Cincinnati was organized a little before the disband? ing of the revolutionary army, on June the 19th, 1783, at Newburgh, on the Hudson river, at the headquarters of the Baron Steuben, and Washington was elected president of the society. Baron Steuben wore in the breast of his uniform, during the revolutionary war, the decora? tions of honor conferred on him by Fred? erick the Great.?Southern ReceUle. ? If falsehood paralyzed the tongue, what a death-like silence would pervade society. ? You may find it very difficult to get away from bad company, but you needn't on that account throw yourself away. ? Here is the verdict of a Kansas I jury: "Died of a kick in the stomach by his wife, and he never knew wbathurt him." ? The young collegian who wrote home for a new coat and got one a mile too big, suggests that that was not a "fit? ting reply." ? A quack doctor advertises to this effect: Cough when you can, for after you have taken one bottle of my medi? cine you can't. ' ? "Can't 5'ou make any allowance for a man's being drunk ?" "Certainly i" said the Judge, "I'll allow you thirty days in the work-house." ? "Man," says Adam Smith, "is an animal that makes bargains. No other animal does this?no dog exchanges bones with another." ? She used to meet him at the gate with a kiss and a smile like morning light but now she comes to the door in a dingy oW calico wrapper, and shoes down at the heel, shades her eyes with her band and in a voice that seems to need oiling, inquires: "Did you bring that butter.' ? A Sunday-school teacher was giving a lesson in Ruth. She wanted to bring out the kindness of Boaz in commanding the reapers to drop large handfuls of wheat. "Now, children," she said, "Boaz did another nice thing for Ruth; canvou tell me what it was ?" "Married her!" said one of the boys. ? The Boston Post feels sure that "if the settlement of the Presidential question in its present aspects were left with the better half of business Republicans? men who voted for Hayes in this and other large cities?it would not be twelve hours before the rankest Radical organ in the country would have to concede Gov. Tilden's election." 1877 THE QUABTEBLY REVIEWS AND BLACEWOOFS MAGAZINE. 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For any two Reviews. 7 00 " " For any three Reviews.10 00 " " For all four Reviews.12 00 " " For Blackwood's Magazine. 4 00 " " For Blackwood and ?ne Review... 7 00 " " For Blackwood and two Reviews..10 00 " " For Black wood and three Reviews.13 00 " " For Blackwood and four Rcviews..l5 00 " " .CLUBS. A discount of twenty per cent, will be allowed to clubs of four or more persons. Thus: four copies of Blackwood or of one Review will be sent to one address for $12.80, four copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $48, aud so on. PREMIUMS. New subscribers (applying early) for the year 1877 may have, without charge, the numbers for the last quarter of 187G of such periodicals as they may subscribe for. Neither premiums to subscribers nor discount to clubs can be allowed unless the money is remitted direct to the publishers. No premiums given to clubs. Circulars with further particulars may be had on Application. The Leonard Scott Publishing Co., 41 Barclay Street, New York. MANSION HOUSE, IHain Street, COLUMBIA. S. C. THIS House is now open for the recep? tion of visitors, and every means will be employed to render guests comfortable. It is newly furnished throughout, and the table is supplied with the best the market affords. The Mansion House is located in the centre of the city, convenient to busi? ness and all principal points. Transient and permanent board at reasonable rates. Car? riages in connection with the House. R. N. LOWRANCE. Oct 19, 1876_14_ "VTOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.? -L^l Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned, Adraistratrix of Mitchell B. Scott, deceased, will apply to the Judge of Pro? bate for Anderson County, on the 29th day of December next, for a final settlement and discharge from the Personal Estate of | said deceased. ROSANNAH DICKINSON, Adm'x. Nov 23,1876_19_S Situation Wanted! AFIRST CLASS TANNER and CUR? RIER wishes a situation. Will work for wages or an interest. Best of references as to ability, character. &c. Apply by letter immediately to JAMES THE TANNER, Webster, Jackson County, N. O. Hoy 30,1876 20 4 THE GRANGERS' LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE United States of America. Authorized Capital, - $4,500,000, Of which $100,000 is to he owned in each Department. PAR/ NT OFFICE, MOBILE, ALA. F. E. DAVIDSON, President. M. Gr. HUDSON, Vice President. R. W. FORT, Secretary. South Carolina Department, Colum* bia, S. C. Capital Stock, - - SIOO.OOO. Tnos. B. Jetter, President. Tnos. A. McCreery, Vice President. H. P. Green, Secretary. McMaster tfc LeCo.nte, Attorneys, Columbia, S. C. J. II. Evucs, Attorney, Spartanburg, S. C. Da. B. W; Taylor, Medical Director. Security I Economy I Liberality Are the leading principles of this Compa? ny. All approved forms of Life and En? dowment Policies issued. Also, Term Poli? cies of one, three, five or seven years. All Life Policies non-forfeiting after an? imal payments, when the insured will be entitled to a Paid-up Policy, or cash surren? der thereof. Dividends may be used to protect Policies against lapsing in case of failure to pay 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. B. F. MAULDIN, Jr., Agent, Anderson, S. C. April 13,1870_39__ LAST NOTICE. The Notes and Accounts Due the firm of SJMPSON, HILL & CO., Will be placed in the hands of an OFFICER for collection by the First of November next. A year has transpired since its dissolu? tion, and you have bad time to make anoth? er crop. No excuse can be given for not settling immediately. The old firm business MUST be wound SIMPSON, HILL & CO. Sept 14, 1876_9_ THE INAUGURATION OF HAMPTON WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE STATE FAIR, AND the citizens of Anderson arc cordi? ally invited to unite in the grand de? monstration, when will be inaugurated a Great Reduction in Prices, at the famous Dry Goods and Notion Store of C. F. JACKSON, Columbia, S. C, Who is prepared to give bargains of every kind for the benefit of the whole people, "irrespective of race, color or previous con? dition." My entire stock of Dry Goods will be sold at lower prices than ever before offered in this city, and extra inducements will be made to purchasers in White and Colored Blankets, Mens' Heavy Jeans and Cassi merej, Ladies' and Misses Hose, &c. Call and examine goods and prices, or send for samples. C. F. JACKSON, Columbia, S. C. Nov 23, 1876 19 6 SMITH & WESSON'S lYeir IQcdel. With Autoranlic 38 Calibre. jfMfifa Cartridgo Central /jS^B^mSL p)j<^ Ejector, tfire. NOW READY. Forepnreniencr. po very and arrnr aev.it la unequnUe'f. If your merchant dneB not keep them, order direct from the Acenry, 79 Chnmbrrn St.. New Torlc. IT1. W. Kebinaen,Gcn'l Agent. Oct 26, 1876? 15 ly DENTISTRY. DR. G. M. JONES IS prepared to do all kinds of Dentistry at snort notice. Being in possession of all th? latest improvements and best of ma? terial, can do work in the best of style. In setting and filling teeth, he is determined not to be surpassed by any. Old decayed teeth treated and made pood, at very little above the price of extracting. Good teeth within the reach of all, at the present re duced prices. All work warranted. Office, adjoining T. J. Leak's residence, second door below market. Terms low for cash or barter. Sept 7, 1876_8_ BUIST'S NEW CROP TURNIP SEED. ALSO, ;)RUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, LAMPS, PERFUMERY, "OILET ARTICLES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, and DYE STUFFS GENERALLY. AT WILHITE & WILLIAMS'; July 27. 1876 2 _ R?JLE .and STATIONARY KS K?Ws?io out P att e r n's PB0V3D' DESIGNS, A- SPECIALTY. ?. INE WATER WHEEL, 7000 in use? vSEKftf.O.fteiRCULARS. BALTIMORE. MD: LUMBER!LUMBER! A M now prepared to furnish PINE, 1 OAK, HICKORY and POPLAR LUMBER on the Blue Ridge and Air Lino Railroads at Seneca City, in any quantities desired. Mr. W. T. Reed is my agent at Ander? son, who will always* be found at the Lumber Yard, ready to wait on custo? mers. WM. J. HARBIN July 8,1875_51_ WAVERLY BAR. THE undersigned hereby notifies his friends and the general public, that he has re-opened the Wavcrly Bar, where he has on hand a full stock of Whiskeys, Brandies and Wines.. He will also have a lot of choice Confectioneries, Tobac? co and Cigars on in a few days. The pat? ronage of the public is respectfully solicited. J. R. DRENNAN. Oct 19, 1876_14_U_ Notice to Debtors. ALL persons indebted to me by Note or Account, are requested to make set? tlement before the first day of January next, or I will be compelled to institute legai pro? ceeding to obtain what is due me. A word' to the wise is sufficient. M. D. KENNEDY. Nov 23,1876 19 2 AN EARNEST APPEAL. -0 As we arc compelled to hare Money to carry on our business, nil persons indebted to us for Guano or Supplies must certainly come for? ward and settle the same. The plea of "hard times'' won't pay debts. If they would, we would certainly be willing to accept them. Pron'pt payments make many friends, and insures kind indulgence. .So come along with vom Green hacks or Cotton and pay up. You will feel good yourself, and make us feel better. WE KEEP CONSTANTLY OX HAND A LOT OF STAPLE DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. Which we will sell as low as the lowest for cash. WILSON & HEED. Get 12, 1S7? 13 GET OUT OF DEBT! GET OUT OF DEBT !! WE have given liberal credits the present, us well as past years, and the time for col? lecting our Money has about arrived, as we are not going to wait much longer before Slicing, and trying what virtue there is in law. as much as we hate to do so. We earnestly call upon all, and no person is' left out who owes us a cent for Merchandize or Guano for the present or past vears, that they must pay us up out of their first gathering of Cotton this fall, and if no Cotton. WE WILL TAKE THE MONEY ! Times are hard, we admit, but we cannot help it. We have to pay our own debts promtly. and it is reasonable that we should expect pay from others. The longer you let vour debts stand over, the harder they are to pav. WE WANT OUR MONEY?DONT FORGET IT! ' We have a large stock of Goods on hand, and solicit the patronage of prompt paying customers. BLECKXEY, BROWN & GO. S. BLECKLEY. Anderson, S. C, August 22. 1870_ LOOK OUT ! LOOK OUT ! PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. YXTE desire to call attention to the fact thaf we have on hand a LARGE and Vt well-selected stock of Heavy Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes Hardware Crocker*. Ware, Etc. We have just received a large lot of B.t. on Sides, Shoulders, Sugai Cured Hams Cheap Grades of Syrups, Muscovado, Do '.orara and New Orleans Molasses, lOO BARRELS CHO ?E FAMILY FLOUR, A complete assortment of Sugars, Codecs and Teas, Pickles, Canned Goods, &c. A very large stock of Iron, Steel, Hot- ?-, .Shovels, Spades, and fanning Implements generally. In short, we have everytbijg that the farmer or man of family nseds. We are selling the forogoing articles at the most reasonable cash prices. Call and be convinced of this fact. TpSlr And now a word to those that v? c have supplied with Goods during the year 1S72,1873 and 1874. Unless you come forward and pay up, your Notes and Ac? counts will be placed in the hands of an Officer for collection. BYRUM & McGRATH. -o Important to those Indebted to Us. To those indebted to us on Accounts for last year, wo will giv?- one-half cent above the market price for Cotton, in payment of such Accounts and Notes, at any time between the 1st of November next. We must have the money on them, and do not wish to add any cost. So come forward at once and settle up. BYRUM & McGRATH, Mechanics' Row. Oct 7,1876_12 _ ly BOOTS and SHOES. 3^ Hi THE undersigned begs leave to inform the public of Anderson and vicinity, that he is now prepared to furnish the best and finest quality of HAND-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, At his New Shop Over Prevost & Cunningham's Grocery Store. By giving personal attention to the work, employing none other than first-class work? men, and using the best of stock. I am pre Eared to turn out work which is bound to e satisfactory to the purchaser. A suitable stock, will be kept on hand to enable me to execute orders promptly, for either ladies or gentlemen. I propose working at the most reasonable prices, and respectfully ask a trial from the farmers, as well as the citizens of thcTown, before they purchase Boots or Shoes else? where. REPAIRING will also be promptly and neatly executed. Give me an order. G. W. GARRECKT. Sept 14, 1870 _0__3m STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. Wm. S. Hall and wife, Malinda Hall, Plain? tiffs, against Euos Massey, Thomas Mas sey, Lcvinah Hays, Win: J. Shaw, James Shaw, Win. L. Massey, et al., Defendants. ?Summons for Partition?Complaint not Served. TO the Defendants Enos Massey, Thomas Massey, Lcvinah Hays, Win. J. Shaw, James Shaw and Win. L. Massey and James Massey: YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this ac? tion, which is filed in the Probate Judge's office November 21, 1876, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, at Anderson Court House, S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the com? plaint within the time aforesaid, the Plain? tiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 21st November,- A. D. 1876. JOHN B. MOORE, Plaintiffs' Attorney. NOTICE is hereby given that an action has been commenced in this Court upon a complaint of the. above named Plaintiffs, for the purpose of obtaining a partition and division of the premises therein described among the owners thereof, or for a sale thereof under the direction of this Court and and for a division of the proceeds of such sale among said owners according to their respective rights, which premises were at the time of the commencement of this action and the filing of this notice situated in the State ofSouth Carolina. County of Anderson, and arc described in the said complaint as the real estate of Silas Massey, deceased, of which von have an interest. . JOIIN.B. MOORE, Plaintiffs Attorney. Nov 23,1876 . 19 ! 6* QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. IAM now doing business on my own ac? count, and will sell Goods FOR THE CASH As low as they can be bought in this mar? ket, and the Dry Goods and Fancy Goods that were owned by Towers it Broyles will be sold at Cost for Cash. Now Receiving-, Jeans, Plaid Homespuns and Osnaburgs from Columbus Factor)', Georgia, bestgooos made; Flour, Bacon, Salt, Sugar, Coffee. Ac, which will be sold as low as the lowest for cash. Give me a call, and be convinced. A. B. TOWERS. Oct 12, 1876 13 WM. ETTliNGKK. R. P. KDMOXD. ETTENGER & EDMOtfD, Richmond, Vtv.5 MANUKACTl'REnfl PORTABLE and STATIONARY ENGINES, BoilcrSj of all kinds, i *i ? ? ' < > s Circular Saw Mills,' Grist Mills, ' ' ? '* '? ? ?I Mill Gearing, Shafting,:Pullcys, &c., . American Turbine Water Wheel, Cameron's SperialJSteam Pumps. Send for Catalogue, 2,1870 10 ly Miss M. E. Williams. J. W. Daniels. LADIES' STORE. MISS UHU WILLIAMS & CO. HAVING bought out the Stock, &c, of the lute Mrs. C. G. Tegg, have added thereto a full and great variety of NEW GOODS, Such as LADIES' AND CHILDBENS' HATS, BONNETS, SHOES, DBE5S GOODS, FANCY GOODS, And everything to PLEASE THE LADIES And secure their comfort. - Miss Lizzie Williams has selected these Goods with great care in Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia, from whence she has just returned with a full knowledge of the styles, costumes and colors. Cull and see her at old stand?one door above Post Office. Mantua-Making and Millinery De? partment Conducted by experienced Ladies. Sept 11, 1876_11_ New Advertisements. REAOY FOR AGENTS?THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION DESCRIBED AND ILXTJ8TBATED. A graphic uuu-piciura of its History, iiraud riuild ings, wonderful Exhibits, Curiosities, Great Days, etc. Profusely Illustrated, thoroughly popular, and very cheap. Is selling immensely. 5,000 AGENTS WANTED. Send for full particulars. This is the chance of 100 years to coin money fast. Get the only reliable history. HUBBARD BROTH? ERS, Pubs., 733 Samson Street, Philadelphia, Pa. P A TTTTn AT B1J N0T DECEIVED by prc VJilUAAUlN mature books assuming lobj "'official," and telling what will happen in AUGUST and September. J. & P. COATS have been awarded a Medal aud Di? ploma at the Centennial Exposition and commended by the Judges for "SUPERIOR STRENGTH ?AND? EXCELLENT QUALITY ?OF? SPOOL COTTON." A. T. GOSHORN, Director Gen'l. J. R. HAWLEY, President. ALKX. R. Boteler, Sec. pro tern. OC EXTRA FINE MIXED CARDS, with name, O J 10 cts., post paid. L. JONES & CO., Nas? sau, N. Y. <hfrrr p (t$rjr7 a Week to Agents. Samples free jpOO H ft)//P.O.VICKERY, Augusta.Maino. Centennial Reduction in Advertising. Three thousand, two hundred and fifty dollar* worth of newspaper advertising, at publishers schedule rates, given for S700, and a three months note accepted in payment from advertisers of re? sponsibility. A printed list, giving Name, Char? acter, Annual, Daily and Wecklcy Circulation, and Schedule Rates for Advertising, sent frco to any address. Apply to Gco. P. Rowcll A. Co., Ncwspapei Advertising Agents, 41 Park Yow, N. Y. TO THE LADIES. MISS DELLA KEYS begs to inform the Ladies of Anderson and surrounding country that she is now receiving a ?full as? sortment of Fall and Winter -Goods, such as Ladies' Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Trim? mings, tfcc, which will be sold at a small profit. A new supply of Stamping Patterns just received. Millinery and Mantua-Mu king promptly attended to. A share- of patronage is respectfully solicited. MISS DELLA KEYS, No. 3 Brick Range, Up Stairs. Sept 28,187? 11 3m DISSOLUTION. ITT:kit If n)J XIIE business heretofore existing under the name and style of LEWIS ?fc 00. is this, day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of the old firm will be settled by OUT Mr. Lewis at the former staud, 2 Benson House. J. BAYLIS LEWIS,. 8. A. DEAN, R B DEAN Anderson, S. (.'., Sept. 12, 1S70. A. A.' DEAN. AT COST FOR CASH. "YVlTII a view of settling up the business of the past four years, we-propose closing. out our StocK now on hand at Cost for Cash. Our selection is good, and parties will do well to call and avail themselves of this op? portunity, loli Purl:cm indebted hy Note or Account arc requested to make settlement immediately with our Mr. LEWIS, as the old business must be wound up this Fall. DON'T WAIT TO BE SUED. LEWIS <Sc, ,<3^: NO. 2 BENSON HOUSE PLACE. Se)it 12. 1876_'_11_' _Jaul FURNITURE! FURNITURE! I ANOTHER GENERAL REDUCTION IN PRICES f Anderson the Cheapest Furniture Market in the State, PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION! IN consideration of the scarcity of money, I have put down prices to the following remarkable, unhcard-of low prices: ' ? ? ROOM SUITS, consisting of Dress Bureau, Bedstead and Washstand, from $16.50 u^ wards. With four Chairs, Rocking Chair, Table and Towel Racks, (complete suits of ten nieces,) from $24.00 upwards. SOLID WALNUT SUITS, consisting of high head-board French Bedstead, Deck Drew Bureau, (five drawers,) and Washstand, from $30.00 upwards. With four Walnut Chai? and Walnut Rocking Chair, from $40.50 upwards. GOOD COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, hard wood, not pine, reduced to $4.00. Without slail and castors, to $3.50. Good Withstand, with drawer and towel end, reduced to $1.50. Good Tin Safes, with two doors and drawer, $5.00. , . The celebrated Kentucky Double-wove Cane Seat Chairs, varnished or painted, warrant? ed to be the strongest Chair made, at ninety-five cents apiece. Rocking Chairs, of t^e same kind, at $1.40 apiece. These prices are no ketch-pennies, but all my goods are at the same low figure. I hat?? on hand a large Stock of Furniture of all kinds and description, -which will "be sold cheaper than can be bought from anybodv else or any other place. Come and see TOLLT and he will do yon right. HE WILL NOT, OR CANNOT BE UNDERSOLD. G. F. TOLLY. May IS, 137G Depot Street, Anderson, S. C. C. A. REED. A. S. STEPHENS., REED * STEPHENS, MANUFACTURERS OF BUGGIES, PH/ETONS, ROCKAWAYS, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &C, &C. A. J. STRINGER, Agent. W. J. HIN, Agent, Be I ton, S. C. Fair Play. ESPECIAL at? tention paid to REPAIRING, . and all work ful? ly warranted. We claim the most thorough I ironwork, Wood I work, Pai n ting 'and Trimming.] as we employ on? ly the best work? men. None but well-seasoned lumber used in tbo manufacture ot our work. All per* sons desiring to purchase are cordially invited to call at onr Manufactory, (at tbo buildings formerly owned by John A. Reeves, Esq.,) and-inspect the work for themselves. BUGGIES always on hand at our REPOSITORY, (near the Railroad Bridge, on Maiu 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 ?. rt'rrly ABE YOU GOING TO PAINT? Then Use New York Enamel Paint Co-'s CHEMICAL P AI NT! READY for use in White, -und over One ? Hundred different Colors. Made of strictly prime White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil. chemically combined, warranted Mueh Handsomer and Cheaper, and to last TWICE AS LONG as any other Paint. It has taken the FIRST PREMIUMS at twenty of the State Fairs of the Union, and is on MANY THOUSAND of the finest houses in the country. Address, NEW YORK ENAMEL PAINT COMPANY, 103 Chambers Street, New York. Prices Reduced. Sample Cards sent free. May 18, 1870_4-4_ ...... ly CONFECTIONERIES, FANCY GOODS, TOYS. CT. CONFECTIONER, - - ANDERSON, S. C, KEEPS constantly on hand a well-selected stock of CONFECTIONERIES of all kind*, such as French and Plain Candies, Canned Goods of every description, Pickles, Jel? lies, Dried Figs, Raisins,*Currants, Citron, Dates, Crackers of all styles, Fruits, tfec. A 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, Fine Silk Flowers, Musical Instruments of different kinds, Wax Dolls of every kind,- from "Sc to $7.00. I have one of Mathcws' splendid SODA FOUNTAINS for dispensing pure Soda Water. Tickets will be sold cheap. Any one buying three dozen tickets at a time will get them at 90c. per dozen. _ J. R. FANT, East End Masonic Building. SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY, OF ]STEW YORK. Assets Jannary 1st, 1876.83,683,900.25 Surplus Jaunary 1st, 1876. 536,427.00 IATES as low as any Company on same plan. Life and Endowment Policies issued JLto on all approved plans. Policies will also be issued on Stock Rates to those who mav desire that Plan of Insu? rance. BRANCH OFFICE-CHARLESTON, S. C. LOUIS SHERFESEE, Genera! Agent, 40 Broad St. T. HASELL DICK, Travelling Agent, Sumter, S. C August 3. 1876 ? 3 ly FOR SALE. 278 ACRES of LAND, SITUATE ten miles south of Anderson Court House, on waters of Big Gene rostee Creek, and known as the "Gregg Place." There are upon said place 100 acres of original forest, finely timbered?25 acres of bottom land, and a good water power for small machinery. This land can be bought on accommodating terms. Also, two Horses?one a tine saddle-horse, | and the other an extra buggy-horse. One now Buggy, miscellaneous and Medical j Books, Surgical Instruments, &c, and my entire House Furniture. On account of declining health, I expect i to spend the winter North. Parties indebt? ed to me must make payment by the 20th DAY OF OCTOBER. Those failing to do so. will find their Notes and Accounts in the hands of an Officer for collection. ? i H. H. SCUDDAY. ! Sept-28,1876 U I OEO. W. WILLIAMS. FRANK E. TAILOR. WILLIAM BIRME. JOSEPH R. B0BEBT3OK. ' ROBERT 8. CATOCABT. GEO. W. WILLIAMS & CO. COTTOS FACTORS, Corner Hayn? and Church St?., Charleston, S. C. Jury 20, 1876 - ? 1 - - 6m sio sio I WILL IN8ERT . F?LL UPPER SETS OF TEETH Fob Tek Dollaes, Until the first day of January next W. G. BROWNE, Dentist. Sept 14,1876 9