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ANDERSON INTELLIGENCER?SUPPLEMENT. Plan for Holding the Primary Election In Anderson County, adopted by the Central Exeentive Committee of the Democratic Party. At a meeting of the Centra: Executive Committee of the Democratic r-urty of An? derson County, held on Mondcy, 11th day of September, the following resolutions were adopted to govern the conduct- of the pri? mary election on the 19th of October. The Democratic Clubs will hold the raid election in accordance with these resolutions, with? out further instructions. JAMES A. HOYT, County Chairman. Resolved, That a primary election be held by the various Democratic Clubs In Ander? son County on Thursday, 19th day of Octo? ber, 1876, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices, to wit: Four members of the House of Representa? tives, Clerk of the Court, Probate Judge, Sheriff, School Commissioner, Coroner, and three County Commissioners. Resolved, That no candidate shall be voted for in said primary election, an<2 if voted for, such votes shall not be counted, unless such candidate shall, at the time of the election, be a member of some Democratic Club in Anderson County, and pledge himself to abide the result of the primary ?iection and support the nominees of the party. Resolved, That only members of the Dem? ocratic Clubs shall be entitled to vote in the primary election; and the Secretary of each Club shall have the roll of his Club at the place of holding the election, and all legal voters, who are not members prior thereto, upon joining the Clabs on the day of election shall be entitled to vote by signing the Con? stitution of the Club. Retobnd, That the candidate or candidates receiving the highest number of votes for any of the offices aforesaid shall be deemed An4 declared the Democratic nominee or nomin ees, as the case may be> for srtch offices. Resolved, That, for the purpose c->" holding snch election, the various Democratic Clubs shall meet at or near their regular place of meeting on the day aforesaid, and proceed to receive votes for candidates as proposed for the various offices designated. Resobed, That the President of each Club Shall previously appoint three nembers, who shall act as managers of the primary election, and who shall keep a poll list of all persons voting. These manager? shall be? fore serving qualify before the Pj^ripnts of the Clubs to conduct th election fairly and impartially. Resolved, That the polls for the primary election shall be kept open from 8 o'clock A. M. until 4 o'clock P. M., when the man? agers shall proceed at once to count the votes and certify the result to the Central Ex? ecutive Committee. Resolved, That one of the managers of election at each Club shall be designated by the other managers to bring the pol 151st and certificate of result to deposit with tho County Chairman on or before 11 o'clock A. M. on Friday, 20th of October, at which hour the Central Executive Committee shall meet at Anderson C. H., and proceedl to ag? gregate the votes cast at all the polling places fbr the various candidates. When the votes have been aggregated, the Central Executive Committee shall certify and publish the re? sult, and shall declare the candidate cr can? didates, as the case may be, receiving the highest number of votes as the Democratic nominees in Anderson County. Resolved, That, in case any Democratic Club be hereafter organized, and shall adopt the Constitution recommended by the State Executive Committee, such Club shall be permitted to appoint managers and hold an election under the foregoing resolutions, sending up the result as hereinbefore pre? scribed. Resolved. That in case any two candidates for the same office shall receive the same and highest number of votes at the primary elec? tion, then another election shall be held on Saturday, 28th of October, to determine Which of the two candidates shall receive the nomination for such office, under the regulations hereinbefore prescribed: Provi? ded, That, in caso either of the candidates who may tie as aforesaid shall withdraw in favor of his opponent, no second election shall be held. Resoktcd, That any person, a member of a Democratic Club, who, from sickness, or otherwise, cannot attend the polls, shall have the right to vote by proxy?the vote deposited to be under seal. APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CAM? PAIGN. Rooms Cen. Ex. Com. Andbbson Co., Anderson, S. C Sept. 25, 1876. At the regular meeting of the Central Ex? ecutive Committee of the Democratic party for Anderson County, held this day, it was determined to arrange a series of meetings for the various Democratic Clubs, in conformity with the regular meetings so far as possible, and to appoint speakers to address the citi? zens generally at the times specified. It Is especially intended and desired that the Democratic Clubs shall secure a large at? tendance of colored voters at these meetings, and at the same time procure full represen? tation of the membership. The following list of appointments will be observed: second saturday is october. Pendleton, at 7 o'clock p. m. Speakers? W. D. Wilkes and A. J. Watt. Bel ton, at 2 p. m. Speakers?James L. Orr and E. M. Rucker. Honea Path, at 2 p. m. Speakers?James A. Hoyt, H. I. Epting and T. H. Russelt. Broadaway, at 2 p. m. Speakers?R. W. Simpson and Larkin Newton. Plat Rock, at 2 p. m. Speakers?B. P. Whitner and W. W. Russell. Savannah, at 2 p. m. Speakers?John B, Moore and W. S. Pickens. Gar/in, at 10 a ra. Speakers?W. C Brown and F. E. Harrison. Hopewell, at 2 p. m. Speakers?J. W. Daniels, If. R. Vandiver and J. L. Tribble. Fork, at 10 a. m. Speakers?E. B* Murray and L. E. Campbell. third SATURDAY iv OCTOBER. Williamston, at 10 o'clock a. m. Speakers ?James L. Orr, R. W. Simpson and A. J. Watt. Sandy Springs, at 2 p. m. Speakers?W. S. Picken?,. John B. Moore, H. R. Vandiver and W. D.'Evins. .Rock.Mills, at 2 p. m. Speakers?W. D. Wilkes; M. Rucker and K. B. Murray. Dork Corner, at 11 a. m. Speakers?James A. Hbyt, Larkin Newton and Vy\ C. Brown. consolidated meetings. In addition to the foregoing appointments, the Executive Committee have arranged the following series of consolidated meetings for the closing week of the campaign: At Town villc, on Tuesday, 31st of October, embracing the Fork Clubs and Ooonee Coun? ty. ?Speakers?E. M. Rucker, J. W. Living? ston, James A. Hoyt, James L. Orr, W. S. Pickens and G. W. Maret. At Craytonville, on Tuesday, 31st of Octo? ber, embracing the Boadaway, Honea Path, Martin and Belton Clubs. Speakers?W. C. Brown, John B. Moure, E. B. Murray, J. W. Norris and R. W. Simpson. At Williferd's Store, on Wednesday, 1st day of November, embracing; Centreville, Savannah and Rock Mill Clubs. Speakers ?T. H. Russell, W. C. Brown, R. w! Simp? son, H. R. Vandiver and James A. Hoyt. At Pisgah, on Wednesday, 1st day of No? vember, embracing Williamston, Brushy Creek, Slabtown and Hopewell Clubs.? Speakers?John B. Moore, E. B. Murray, James L. Orr, W. D. Wilkes and W. 3. Pickens. At Pendleton, on Thursday, 2nd of No? vember, embracing Pendleton, Sandy Springs, Garvin and Hunter's Spring Ciubs. Speakers?Jamea A. Hoyt, James L. Orr, H. I. Epting and T. H. Russell. At Gabriel McGee's, on Thursday, 2nd of November, embracing the Dark Corner. Hall and Flat Rock Clubs. Speakers--W. W. Russell, E. B. Murray, W. D. Wilkes, R. W. Simpson, W. S. Pickens and John B. Moore. The above meetings will take place at 10 o'clock a. m., and in designating the consol? idated meetings, the Executive Committee depends upon the Clubs named in each locality to make all necessary arrangements, and for them to determine whether or not a barbecue shall bo given. The object of these meetings is to instruct the people, white and colored, and to in? crease the strength of the Democracy in Anderson County to the utmost extent, securing increased vigilance, activity and energy among all its advocates as the day of election approaches. Let all unite in a hearty co-operation for the attainment of this end. JAMES A. HOYT, County Chairman. AH OTHER DEMOCRATIC CLUE. The citizens of the upper part of the Fork Township organized a now Democratic Club at G. W. Maret's, on Saturday, 30th of Sep? tember, composed mainly of members of the original Club, whose location made it incon? venient to attend the meetings at Farmer's Store. The Club organized with fifty-sis names on the list and elected the following officers: P. S. Mahaflhy, President; W. H. Boleman, Vice-President; J. R. Meredith, Secretary; Wm.Pullen,Treasurer. Messrs. G. W. Marat, J. M. Kidd. J. P. Simmons, T. J. Dalrymple, J. K. Boleman, and John Parks, colored, were, appointed a canvassing committee to secure additional members. The following resolutions were unanimous? ly adopted: 1st. We obligate and bind ourselves to vote for no man for county or State officers only those that receive a majority of the votes at the primary election. 2nd. We bind ourselves to support the straightoat Democratic ticket for State offi? cers. 3rd. We bind ourselves to support Tilden and Hendricks for President and Vice Presi? dent of the United States. 4th. We bind ourselves to support no man for office on the independent ticket. 5th. We obligate ourselves to use our in? fluence to get honest men in office, that we may reform our government. Oth. We cordially invite all true men of all races and colors to unite with us to get honest men in office. 7th. We accent in goed faith the thir? teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution of tho United States. This Club met again on Saturday last, 7th of October, and received several accessions toils membership. Among other business transacted, G. W. Marc*, Esq., wa*> appointed a member of tho Central Executive? Commit? tee, and Messrs. G. W. Marct, J. R. Meredith and John Hembree were appointed as man? agers to conduct tho primary election. The Club agreed to meet again on Tues? day, 17th, of October, at 10 o'clock a. m., when an address will be delivered by Dr. W. C. Brown, and the colored people are especially invited to attend. Tho Club starts off vigorously, and although tho time for work in this campaign is limited, we expect to hear that its members have acquitted themselves with credit on the day of elec? tion. __ The farmers of our country havo the power to carry this election for tho Demo? crats by resolving as one man to rent no lands for another year to Republicans, and not employing any man who is a Republi? can. Every man in a town should also do this, and merchants should not give credit to any Republican. Our people should trade with and employ Democrats, and Re? publicanism would soon play cut despite proclamations, troops, &c. LADY WA8HIHGT0H TEA PARTY. We are in receipt of a courteous in vitatioti. from the ladies of Greenville to attend the Lady Washington Tea Party, which is to be riven by them on Tuesday evening, Oct* 17th. The proceeds of the entertainment are to bo devoted to the completion of the Confederate Monument, and the managet ment is under the direction of ladies whose patriotio efforts have been largely instru? mental in furthering the memorial shaft since its inception. It will doubtlcs prove a brilliant affair, as extensive preparations are making to render the occasion worthy of the cause in which the ladies are enlisted. The thirteen booths Will represent the orig? inal States, with the mottoes, emblems and productions of each suitably displayed, and these booths will be presided over by ladies of unsurpased beauty and attractions, whose costumes will awak en memories of the Rev-, olution, when powdered hair and court trains were worn by maid and matron. A number of gentlemen will appear in the eostumo of colonial times, with knee bieeches and pow? dered wigs. This entertainment occurs during the Greenville County Fair, and many of our people will likely visit the mountain city during next week, and the ladies are desirous of seeing their Anderson neighbors present at the entertainment. The usual reduction In railroad fare will be made, which will be another inducement. We wish our Greenville friends abundant success in this project to raise *funds for so praiseworthy an object. A Dat or Fastihq awd Pbateb.?Tin State Democratic Executive Committee has issued tho annexed circular, requesting that the 26th inst. be set apart as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer: Rooks State Dem. Ex. Committeb, Columbia, 8. C, Oct. 4,1876. Several communications hare been re? ceived by this committee from different quarters of the State asking that, at an early date, a day be fixed, and that all citizens bo invited to dedicate that day to fasting, hu? miliation and prayer. The committee hes no official authority to make such a call, and Hieh that under ordinary circumstances its propriety as relating to the triumph of a party in a political contest might be ques? tioned. But tho present is no party content, nor do we strive for personal gain or office or honor. Either we are laboring fbr tho moral and material advantage of the whole people or our protestations are all fake. This being our firm conviction, we venture to bring our case before the Tribunal of Al? mighty Justice and invoke divine aid in behalf of our afflicted State and its people; therefore, our fellow-citizens are earnestly and respectfully invited to set apart Th?rs* day, the 26th day of the present month, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer. It L* requested that all places of business be cloned and labor suspended, that all may assemble at thesoveral places of divine worship; and the ministers of the gospel ore solicited to open the churches for service on that da/ and lead us in the prayer unto Almighty God that justice, peace and prosperity, mercy and truth, with fellowship and good feeling to all men may come back and prevail among our long suffering and much did-, turbeu people. In reverence and with humility. A. C. Haskell, Chairman State Democratic Ex. Com. The Lebanon Guards organized about two weeks ago, with the following officers: Win* Burriss, jr., Captain; Wm. Harper, First Lieutenant; W. B. Quailes, Second Lieuten? ant ; W. J. Robins, Third Lieutenant; Wrrk Wilson, Orderly Sergeant; Dr. John Duck? worth, Surgeon. Eight or ten colored men are expected to join this Club at its next meeting. The citizens of our Town will do well to remember that the cow law is now in force, and unless their stock is prevented from runing at large they will be liable to be im? pounded by the town authorities.