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THE IMTLLIGENOEE r jDGCAIi JITTERS. 3SIEF MENTION, The first water-melons we have seen this season were brought to town on last Mon? day. ? TheWooIcarcTsofPeijdleton Factory have been pnfcin good orifer,_and Messrs. B. F. Crayt?n& Sons are the agents at this place. The County Treasurer's office was opened on last Monday morning for the collection of taxes, and ap to noon yesterday about $l,eOO had been collected^ ? We understand the Presbyterians have secured the privilege: of supplying refesh rjtents at the Fair to be held at the Fair Grounds on the 8th and 9th of next month. Mr. B. A. Davis has just completed an excellent grist mill and cotton gm on Crook? ed Creek, in Savannah Township, and is now prepared to grind or 'gin} as his patrons may desire. Mr. B. F. Crayton threshed out ninety nine bushels of oats from- three acres, and had a bunch with sixty-three well\f filled- j heads from a single grain of oats. His crop j was a very fine one. I Pendleton is quite city like this summer.' Its citizens ccn treat themselves to ice cream, j ? in the'afternoons, purchased-, from ari enter? prising youth, who carries it aroundto their gates in a neat cart. Mr. Edward Shaw showed us a large boll, of cotton picked from his field on last Mon? day^ He represents- his crop this year as very fine, and from the boll shown us it must be ahead of the average in this County. * ^Eev.'G. W. Gardener preached Interesting sermons: on last Sabbath morning and even? ing in the Baptist Church at this place. Mr. Gardener is an excellent young gentleman, and promises to attain prominence' in the ministerial work. Our townsman, Dr. G. H. Symmes, showed us a corn tassel-last Monday with a well de? stined ear of corn growing from the central pendant without any shuck around it, and only a small^quantity.of silk. It was a queer freak in the growth of corn. Mr. Samuel H^ L?ngsten, who has been suffering- from paralysis for a long time, had another severe paralytic stroke on last Saturday, from which he has suffered great? ly. . We are glad to learn, however, that he is much better at this time. . The citizens of Anderson enjoyed the pleasure of seeing the rare cactus Night Blooming Ceres in bloom at Mr. D. S.'Max well's on last Thursday.night. Numbers of ladies and gentlemen availed, themselves of the privilege of Witnessing this transient nocturnal flower. A colored man was drowned in Mr. L. Bdd Watson's Mili pond on last Friday af? ternoon. He with a number of others were in swimming, and- it is supposed he must have been seized with cramp, as he sank and was drowned before those who were in bath? ing at the same time missed him. The meat house of Mrs. Maria Smith, of j Hopewell Township, Was entered one night last week by thieves, who undermined its walls an d carried off a lot of meat, and per? haps some other articles. These rascals should, if possible, be apprehended and brought to punishment. ' - Mr. A. B. Towers brought us the finest tomato last Friday that we have Seen this season. It was of the large red variety / and was perfect in its formation, measuring-ten inches and a half in circumference, and being smooth and regular in shape. It weighed-seven and a half ounces. The members of Neal's Creek Grange will meet this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock in their Grange hall to re-organize .this Grange and elect officers for the present term. A full attendance of the members ladies and gentlemen?is requested, as the meeting will be important and interesting. Cudgo Thompson, colored, brought to our office last Friday a full-grown green, boll of cotton. Cudgo is one of the most industri? ous and prosperous colored men in our County, and always raises good crops. He attends to his own business and lets other people's alone, so of course he succeeds. A little colored child, living on the plan? tation of"Mr: John W. B. Skelton, some four miles west of this place, lost its life last week by attempting to climbr a rail fence. When it reached the top of the fence ' the rail turned so as to throw the child and fall upon it in such a manner as to break its neck, thereby killing it instantly, Little Edgar Symmes was severely, scalded last week by running against a sfirvant with a pan of hot lard. The burn upon his bosom was very severe, and serious consequences from it were feared for some time, though we are glad to learn that he is improving rapidly and is now considered to be out of danger. \ '. \. Eev. Win. Henry Stricklaad will fill his pulpit as usual at 10:30 a. m. and S:30 p. m. fcn^extiSjunday.:; Subject for doming ser? mon?"Individual work and individual re? sponsibility for Christ." Subject at night?j "What is the duty of those peteons who, after uniting with the church, fin^ that they have never been converted?" i We regret to announce the deatli of little Delia, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeptha F. Wilson, of Anderson, wliich oc-. - curred on last Saturday afternoon, She was sick only a short time until death claimed the young spirit, and. left, fond parents to mourn the death- of a loved little dailghter. Ebenezer Division, Sons of Tempeiance, propose having a pic nie celebration on Friday, the 3rd of August, next, which' the public generally are invitetd attend. ThWe is no more hospitable community in tfcs County than the one in. which this pic us is to be given, and. every one .'who, Attends, niay calculate with certainty upon.spending a most pleasant day. / Mr. James.Wilson showed us last ,week a green rosefwWclrh?has in his flower-garden. The stem, leaves and smell are the.same as that of the'ordinary rose, but ?s pttals are all green.. Its principal beauty coisists in ? ;lts'novelty. Mr. Wilson, has a fin; collec? tion of rare and beautiful flowers, aid takes great interest in accumulating novelties in the floral Hne. - - I "?"Anderson has lost-two of its rncatjelegant and accomplished ladies by the renjoval of Mrs. John V. Moore and hersisfer, Mis? Sallie Y. Robinson, to Lexmgtof, Ken? tucky, whither they have gone (^assume charge of some of the departiiieKs in a flourishing female college. They ire ladies of fine attainments, and are well fitted for the sphere of female education. The railroad foot bridge over tie cut on \Main street is in a dangerous otndition. %e\tunber is decayed and the j^anks are loo?e, so that jrsons have hurt tl tmselves by-tbei^ flying up. This at least could be stoppedby using a few nails, but t e Town Council should call the act en tic of the railroad authorities to the conditio of this bridge, whi&i is one of the great 1 lorough fares of onr to\yf|. Mr. I). J. Bo\annon offers forfsale Ins S form, containing^ about twenty-fije acres, \ with good dwellhg house aad ober im ^ 1 provements, aid ^ying one mile fouth of a! i j ? I Anderson, Also a farii three -miles from this place, containing ?ie htmdred; and ! tHrty^three acres, with ricessary improve? ments, and with good jood land on it; Persons desiring to pnrqase a good farm would do well to consulttvith Mr. Bohan non. See advertisement |sewhere. ?..:. Since the new schedulejbn theSouth Car? olina and Greenville & Cpnibia Railroads have gone into effect, thieby enabling cit zens of the low-country timake the trip to the up-country in a singlejay, the travel of over these roads have gpatly increased. . The trains passing this plao on last Monday and Tuesday evenings weV crowded with passengers going to Walalla and other points above this in quest da cooler clime. The citizens of Varennesjid neighboring townships will meet at ling's Shop on Friday, the 27th inst., at twio'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose o^iscussing the proposed change in our fenccaws. Messrs. I B. F. Cray ton, E. B. Muriy and others may be expected to nddresjthe meeting: and the discussion will not>e confined to one side, for an invitation wii be extended to the opponents of the nieajre to present their views also. All who cadre requested to be present at this meeting. The citizens of Varennes .twnship are invited to attend a meeting \ be held on the 27tli of July at Armstrongicademy, for ?the?Barpose of discussing theadvisability .of alopting the proposed chfage in our fence system. Col. J.W.NorrilMaj. John B. 3 oore, Col. E. M. Ruckejjand B. F. \ Cray m, Esq., have been invite] to address the i eeting. Any one one whcis opposed to th measure will be given an|>portunity to sp ik against it. The ladjes je especial? ly in1 ted to attend. . ? 1 Wt regret to learn that Mr. phn Brea zeale,ff Belton township, lost amrrn by an accidot with a thresher last Thursday. They ad just about finished threiing some oats, ; ud had thrown off the vn wheel, wheni Ir. Breazeale threw; in. a nndful of straw.getting his right arm caugj in the macbSery and so lacerated andcrushed that ajputation above the elbow ws ileces sitateoj Drs.- E. M. Brown^ JohnlWilson, W. HJ 'oddand F. K. Breoieale pfrformed Jhe opj ation, and.we are glad to lern that Mr. B azeale is improving as ra idly as : could 1 looked for. $ i roada n last led by ell, E. 1, of cated <r the Mr. ihvita thej pro thaught opt the Todd A laic number of the citizens of way l\ mship met at Neal's Saturdl afternoon, and w upon j? subject of the "f< MessrsB. F. Crayton, M. BJ B.-Mttiy, and Capfc. John IMi Beaufor All of the speakers, ad the chi ;e, and no one app oppositn, although the chai Sam'L I wne, extended freqi tions to? ly one who differed as priety o be change to speak. It that Bx da way Township will stock lai ! Messii L B; Towers and Job have for id a copartnership for thjconduct of a gel ? mercantile business 1 Ander? son. M Towers is one of the olest and most rel lo merchants in our towl and is too well; iown to need any introdmion to the pnbi from us. Mr. Todd, thejunior member the firm, is also a genti&an of experienj xn: his business, whose fltelli gencearj lonor render him a worth^em beroftB new firm, Which will doitless continue > receive the confidence a& ex? tensive ronage always accorded tdMr. Towers i 1 those associated with hit in business, 1 I . We re t to state that Dr. W. G. Brotne, who baa m so well and favorably knirn as the:re ;nt dentist of Anderson, hasW moved t tlanta, Ga., where he has fonjed a copart ship with Dr. J. W. Gurleyjin the praci of dentistry, surgery and cer^in branches medicine. Dr. Browne has it tain ed a ie reputation in his professib, And we 1 i no doubt the- move will pro;? beneficia > his reputation and financt. He infor us that he and Dr. Gurley wd from tin to time, visit Anderson; an) hence, hj itrons and friends can still haM thebene f his professional services. W^ .wishhlh ach success in.his new home. 3BAJ7D ?IVI8I0K. The su ier meeting of the Grand Divis? ion of ti Jons ofrTemperance of South Carolina 1 convene at Williams ton, in 'this Coui on next Wednesday,; the 25th inst., at 3 clock a. m. The meeting will be an in tant one, as the vacancy in the Grand Sc ,'s" office will have to ne.filled .by an ele n. All divisions shoulfl send over as delegations as possible, inas? much as i and other important business will be.pjnted for consideration of the Grand Di BASE BALL. The y^Lie Base Ball Club of Grtrtn ville hav&allenged the Anderson Base Ball CluUfa the challenge has been 'ac? cepted. Jbttch game will be played be? tween theftwo clubs in Anderson at tie Base BalKunds on to-morrow (Friday) aftemooh?ie Resolutes have had mori practice aAxperience than the Anderson1 Club, but Predict a close and interesting game. ' T&dies and gentlemen of Ander? son are iu^ to be present and witness the playing. As will ale of the] read, ?pub] arrival an greatly al mterest; of, from the versa, of the di morning, ing train above ingCharl tHe trip om tie faster tions, this died, and t! tions. W< \will consic. meschedul^ to all statioi _JGED SCHEDULE. in by reference to the Sched? en vi He and Columbia Rail* ? elsewhere, the time for the ^parture of trains has been This change is made in the rleston, and makes the trip >untry to Charleston, or vice t'onIy one day. The arrival train, though early in the I objectionable, but the even? ts Walhalla, and all points nreasonably late. By lea v >ne hour earlier, and making Ar quicker, by running a lit phortening the time at sta? tion could easily be reme ledulemade to suit all sec pe the railroad authorities le propriety of so altering I o adapt it as far as possible I >ng the line. {. . . i i'The ann 'at the Fair to be a fin number of _ of the State the summe: and'the'me ..State Pair ' will be in se: and we trust interest in reputation, induce them display of th< pie.. Do not this, but let some exhibit. State; and npt^ Anderson, and that our disp; possible. The mittahce, and; privilege of h a speech upon other distingui Governor Ham liver an agricul to have him p: with your famili show the progn CULTURAL FAIR. . Fair for the 9th of August, ,ds in this place, promises ess. There will be a large nen from various portions ,nt in Anderson, attending (ting of the State Grange ?f the stockholders of the (tion, both of which bodies in Anderson at thattime, leoplewill take sufficient dng and advancing the County of Anderson to ,ye on exhibition a fall itis industries of our peo :t some one else to do man endeavor to make is a display before the ly before the County of ifore it is very desirable (all be as creditable as ^ be no charge for ad: (udience will enjoy the fudge Mackey deliver ce law, and will meet 'ntlemen of the State. 3 been invited to de Idrcss, and we hope ?jiig the Fair. Come id bring something to derson County. j Carolica Collegiate Institute. FOURTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT. vi:.???: '?? ? < . ' ' a i I Fine Music?Excellent Compositions?Di? plomas Awarded?Extracts Declaimed ?Amusing Charades?Original Speech? es?Presentation of Premiums for Stand? ing?Award of Certificates. ' The Commencement Exercises of the Car? olina Collegiate Institute came off on Mon? day and Tuesday nights, and attracted large crowds of the ladies and gentlemen of An? derson and vicinity, who commenced wend? ing their way at an early hour in the even? ing to the Chapel of the College, which was soon filled with visitors eager to witness the progress of the students who have been pursuing their Collegiate course in our midst, at the only institution of the higher order in the State which is testing the pro? priety of a co-education of the sexes. On arriving at the University hill on MONDAY EVENING, the illuminated College building presented a fine appearance, which, however, paled before the brilliant scene within, where wealth, fashion, beauty, grace and intelli? gence were arrayed. The large and spacious Chapel was beautifully twined with ever? greens and hung with pictures. In the middle of the-.stage Marshall's portrait of Hampton wasTgracefully hung, while por? traits of Gordon and Vance ornamented the corners of the stage. Two pink transparen? cies, strongly illuminated, had inscribed upon them respectively, "Miss Mamie Towers?Purity," and "Miss Ida Bewley? Fidelity." The exercises of the evening were opened by the students singing the beautiful hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee," after which a fervent prayer for the prosperity of the in? stitution and its pupils was offered up by Rev. J. S. Murray. The GRADUATING) CLASS, wliich was composed of Misses Mamie Towers and Ida Bewley, both of Anderson, then read their compositions, as follows: Miss Ida Bewley, upon the subject, "Earth, with her many voices, praises Thee, oh, God," and Miss?Mamie Towers, the valedic? torian of the session, chose for her theme, "Time." Both of these subjects were beau? tifully treated by their fair composers, who displayed fine attainments in the matter of composition. Prof. Ligon, the President of the Faculty, then presented diplomas to the graduates, and delivered a touchingly beautiful bacca? laureate address, dwelling with emphasis upon their past relations, which were on this occasion to end, and offering words of counsel and wisdom to them upon entering upon the duties and cares of life. He closed by congratulating them upon their collegiate success, together with the proficiency they had attained, and expressed the hope that a happy and useful future awaited them. After the address the song, "Better Luck To-morrow," was rendered with fine effect by the graduates, and the following PROGRAMME of the evening exercises was gone through: Waltz, Violin and Piano?Mrs. Pinkind and Miss Annie Fant. Song, "Girls, Get a Home of Your Own" ?Miss Alice Catlett. Extract Speech?Master Eugene Langston. Piano Solo, "Buy a Broom"?Master Louis Ligon. Song and Chorus, "Summer Glee"?Mis5 Victoria Catlett, and others. Extract Speech?Master Willie Warnock. Piano Solo, "Smith's March,"?Miss Alice Catlett. Vocal Duet, "Wild Waves"?Miss es Bew? ley. ? t Extract Speech?Master George Tolly. Polka, Piano and Violin?Miss Josie Bleekley and Mrs. Pinkind. Song and Chorus, "Cottage on the Hill" ?Miss Hattie Brown, and others. Extract Speech?Mr. Wm. McGregor. Schottische, Piano?Miss Helen Reed. Vocal Duett?Misses Bleckley. Extract Speech?Mr. James Shirley. Song, "Johnny Sands"?Miss A. Catlett. i Piano Duett, Oxen Waltz?Mrs. Pinkind md Miss Hattie Brown. \ Extract Speech?Master Nimrod Sullivan. \ Song, "Dawn of Day"?Miss A. Bewley. i. Signal Waltz, Piano and Violin?Miss 3a Bewley and Mrs; Finland. 'ExtractSpeech?Master Ethan Prierson. ISong, "The Gypsey's Wife"?Miss V. (ftlett. Marseilles Hymn and Chorus?Miss An n^Bewley and others. Extract Speech?Master Hammie Webb, ite, two Pianos?Misses Tolly, Bur risi Bewley and Catlett. This piece was ItifuBy rendered, and greatly pleased thekidience. Sfcg, "Twilight in the Park"?Miss Josie Blecdey. .. Vial Duett, "Two Merrie Girls"?Misses Bewiy. E: tact Speech?Master Hammond Wil cox. Dt stt, on two Pianos?Misses Lizzie Tolly and Issie Burriss. I VClcting Song, Sextette, "Good Night"? l^dia of the School. E Ligon then announced the conclu pf the evening's entertainment, and I aU to attend on the foUowing even yhen the commencement would be &aod. Again on TUESDAY EVENING the hblic gathered in the Chapel to witness the exclusion of the commencement exer cises,\jd. as on the previous evening, the baU Wp fiUed until it was impossible for a great Any to obtain seats. The exercises of the 4phing were opened by prayer from Rev. HA', Chrietzherg, who offered an elo? quent plfcion to the giver of all good for the advaCjinent of the cause of learning, and espeabjy for the continued prosperity of the.Caiiiria Collegiate Institute. The ! programmaof the evening was then pro? ceeded wftYatf follows: Music, V?in and Piano?Mrs. and Miss Pinkind. \~ . Extract SrWb?Master Willie Bewley. -Fairly ExtLaganza, "Three Guesses"? Some of the yiies and geutlemen of the College. \ Music on Violu and Piano?Mrs. Pinkind and daughter. Extract Speech^faster Lucius Feather ston. Charade, "All's W that Ends WeU."? Messrs. Barton, 80% and Sloan, and Misses Todd and Nardin. \ Music on Violin W[ piano?Mrs. Pin kind and daughter. \ Extract Speeches-Masters Paul Sharpe and Hines Strickland.^ Dialogue, " The^fnl ^Misunderstand? ing"?Messrs. Smith ar? Nimrod Sullivan, and Misses Catlett and iWie Bleckley. Music on Piano and VUiin?Mrs. Pinkind and daughter. V Next came the presentaLn 0f the PREMIUM. ?of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, which had been offered as a rewards, the student #who maintained during tk session the highest standing in schoIarLp and goo<? deportment. Prof. Ligon bounced tm>. MISH MAMIE TOW had won the prize, and that Mr\ j0],n Qccr and Miss Towers' two brothers vnd a sister each obtained the same standing\and stood next to Miss Mamie. It was a Apmrkable coincidence that four of one fam^ out 0f a school of more than one hundred students, should have obtained the highest marks given for the session, and show them to be possessors of a high order of intellect. The presentation was made by Rev. H. P. ChrietzbergV at the request of Prof. Ligon. It was a concise and beautifully expressed compliment to' the achievement of Miss Towers. Next came an original speech by Mr. John Geer upon the subject, "Woman: and her Influence." It was a systematic and beautiful address, evincing fino talent and a welL trained mind. Certificates of excellence, amounting to about three hundred in all, were then awar? ded, and the exercises closed by MUSIC on the violin and piano by Mrs. Pinkind and her daughter, to whom much of the pleasure of the occasion must be ascribed. As will be seen from the programme, the entire music of the Commencement was furnished by these accomplished ladies and the music pupils of Mrs. Pinkind, who pre sides over the Musical Department of the College. The young ladies displayed fine musical attainments, and reflected great credit upon their teacher. The Commencement this year was a very fine success, and was an exceedingly agreea? ble affair, which displayed to fine advantage the work of the institution for the past ses? sion, which is very encouraging to the friends of co-education of the sexes, and must be highly saiisfactory to the patrons and pupils of the institution. County Correspondence. TO TEE GBANGEBS. Your Pomona Grange and the Anderson Agricultural Society have determined on having a Fair on the 9th day of Angust, during the sitting of the State Grange and the State Agricultural Society. I appeal to the members of our Order throughout the County?men and women?to make one grand effort to sustain the good name of Anderson County, by each one bringing something to exhibit. Let it be the duty of each member to bring specimens of wheat, oats, rye, barley, millet, grasses, .&c.; corn, cotton, potatoes, tobacco; vegetables of all kinds; water-melons and musk-melons; apples, peaches, plums?in fact, the best specimens of all these you may have. Our sisters will please furnish specimens of theb: handiwork?quilts, counterpaHes, coverlets, blankets, needle and fancy work; specimens of bread, rolls, rusk, biscuit, crackers, jellies, preserves, pickles; and don't forget your beautiful flowers?anything you have that will add interest to the meeting. The gates will be thrown wide open and free to. all, and if the subordinate Granges will take a lively interest in this matter success is cer? tain. Again, this will do a great deal toward giving the Grangers position and influence among the people outside the "gates," and permanently establishing our Order. Let each Master, and all other officers and mem? bers, bestir themselves. Urge this matter before your Grange, and we will have the largest exhibition ever known in Anderson. Respectfully iUid fraternally, W. WALKER RUSSELL, W. M. P. G. A. 0. SANDY LT.'ilNGS. On last Saturday afternoon the citizens assembled for the express purpose of recon? sidering the fence question. About forty or fifty whites and negroes, principally whites, were present. We only regret riot being present so as to itemize and give the novel ties of the occasion. They were all speak? ers, consequently no audience. Every one had the floor at the same time, and owing to the magical power and obstreperousness of the arguments, pro and con, the citizens became alarmed. It may rightly be called a bogus meeting; but we are happy to learn that there were no lives lost or any blood spilt.The debate on. last Saturday night at Mt. Zion was largely attended and considerable interest manifested. The ques? tion discussed was, "Which was more cruel? ly treated by the white man, the negro or the Indian ?" After a lengthy discussion, it was decided affirmatively. The question for next Saturday night is, ^Which is the cause of greater evil, intemperance or fash? ions?" An interesting debate is antici? pated.Our fruit is a failure this year, as we were unfortunate enough to be num? bered with the hail victims. Not even a blackberry pie can be had.. HONEA PATH. The excursion, and now the through daily train from Charleston on Monday last was well filled with passengers seeking a short respite from the heat of the low country...... Mr. McMurtry, of Ireland, father of Mrs. Molcom Erwin, Miss Davis, and Mr. D. W. Erwin, a prominent merchant and member of the Legislature, from Charleston, were among the number, and are the gue3ts of Mr. Malc?m Erwin. May their visit be a very pleasant one. Mr. McMurtry will, we understand, spend some time in this coun? try, and we hope he may be induced to make this his permanent home.Heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday last are re? ported in sections near this place. In the immediate neighborhood rain is needed, though the crops are not suffering......Mrs. Gabriel Massey died on the morning of the 14th inst. She leaves a husband to mourn her death, and two small children who will never know a mother's love.On the night of the 13th inst., two suspicious persons were discovered on the premises of. Mr. S. Holcombe. In attempting to get his gun and get out of the house he made some noise, which frightened them off. Don't stunible next time, Mr. H......DT one should sing "Mollie Darling, .though her name is not MoUie, aqd/wear a white cravat, etc., it does not appear why another, who wears second hand paper collars, should say, "what next?" F0BK. , Mr. James A. Wooten is remodelling and beautifying his residence.The Fork peo? ple are beginning to luxuriate in peaches and water-melons.Mr. J. B. Hix, one of our prominent young iarmers, has seventy five acres in corn this year.It may now be safely relied on that the proposed change in the fence system will carry in this town? ship by a handsome; majority.The Rev. J.Walter Dickson, of Columbia, will preach in Smith Chapel, Methodist Church, the third Sunday in August proximo at 11 o'clock a. m.There is a man atTown ville to whom the County locals have be? come distateful, but his is the only dissent? ing voice we have yet heard..Quite an interesting trial was held in Justice Fant's court last Saturday. An appeal was taken from the jury's verdict, and the case goes to the Sessions Court.Capt. S. M. Pegg was around last week in the interest of his map of the County, and we are pleased to state that he obtained quite a handsome number of subscriptions.The engine of the steam thresher of- Messrs. Girard & Snipes over? turned one night last week," thereby crush? ing the safety valve, governor and band wheel. This firm had threshed a considera? ble quantity of wheat in the Fork, giving more than the usual satisfaction.Accord? ing to announcement a goodly, number of the citizens, including a fair representation of ladies, met at Dickson's school house last Saturday to hear the fence question dis 'cussed. Much was said pro and con, Maj. Cox making some telling points in favor of fencing in the stock.There will be a pic nie at Sloan's ferry/Saturday,,.28th, and everybody is invited. HOPEWEIL. ?The young people of Hopewell-have or? ganized a "Charade Club," of which W. A. Neal, Esq., and Dr. R. 6. Sloan are. precep? tors, and A. B. Carpenter is secretary. May success crown their efforts.Crops have been generally "laid by," with the prospect of a good yield. We, therefore, propose to dedicate the next ten days to recreation, thanksgiving, and social and intellectual enjoyment, beginning Saturday next, 9 a.m., when the Woman's Mission Society meets. Miss Alice E. Jolly is the President, and the object of the meeting is to open the mite boxes. At 11 o'clock conference meet? ing of Baptist Church will be held, and will elect delegates to Saluda Association, &c. At 4 p. m. Hopewell Division, Sons of Tem? perance, meets. W. A. Neal is W. P., and will initiate quite a number of members, rumor says ten. On Sunday following at 10 a. m. there will be an ordination of two deacons?A. M. Guyton and B. C. Martin followed by the ordination sermon by Rev. Mr. Hyatt, formerly of the Southern Theo? logical Seminary. A recess will then be given, during which the lady members of the church will spread a basket dinner. At 1 o'clock p. m. an open-air service will be held by the pastor, Rev. E. R. Carswell, who will speak upon intemperance, its evils and consequences. "We trust much good may be effected. A cordial invitation is ex? tended to every person to be present. Tuesday, the 24th, is the second anniversary day of Hopewell Division, and will be cele? brated. We beg leave to call the attention of the public to the latter part of these ex? ercises?that of education. The cause of temperance has paved the way. It has re? formed, refined and embellished our society. The material is prepared for mental culture, and demands a school of high grade. May some one of our many beautiful hills be crowned by an edifice dedicated to the edu? cation of youth ere the third anniversary shall be celebrated; and let it be of such character as may reflect credit and honor upon the whole community. Let every? body be interested in this noble enterprise, and attend this meeting. Well filled bas? kets should also be brought.Then last, but we trust not least, the Union Meeting of the second district will open Friday fol? lowing, 10 a. m. The services on Sabbath will be out-door. Several short addresses will be delivered before the Sunday School in the forenoon. At 11 o'clock the mis? sionary sermon will be delivered by Rev. R. W. Burts, followed by collection. A basket dinner will again be expected. HOMO. A CARD. Sandy Springs, July 16th, 1877. Mr. Editor: Through the columns of your valuable paper, I desire to correct a false report circulated, intimating that I have been appointing and holding private meet? ings in my neighborhood. I have had nothing to do with appointing or holding such meetings. If I was present at any such meeting I was not apprised of the fact. I am no aspirant for office. I am too high minded and have not sympathy enough for the opposite race to condescend to affiliate in any such meetings. I never did, know? ingly, neither do I ever intend to, violate the ninth commandment, as some ol my friends have done. I hope they will come to me for facts, and I will establish them. F.. M, BURNS. After a free and full conversation with Mr. Burns, I am free to say that I am con? vinced of the correctness of his statement above, and that he did no intentional wrong by being present at either the meet? ing of Mt. Tabor or at school house near Centreville mills. W. WALKER RUSSELL. [Published by request.] UNCLE JIM'S REVIVAL HYMN. SOLO. Sin's roosters crowed, Ole Mahster's riz, De sleepin' time is pas'; Wake up dem lazy Baptisis. CHOKTJS. Dey's mightily in de grass, grass, Dey's mightily in de grass. Ole Mahster's blowed de jnornin' horn. He's blowed a powerful olas; 0 Baptis', come, come and hoe de corn, Y?u's mightily in de grass. Etc. De Meth'dis' team's done- hitched; 0 fool, De day's a-breaMn' fas'; Gear up dat lean ole Baptis' mule, Dey's mightily in de grass. Etc. De workmen's few an' mons'rous slow, De cotton's sheddin' fas'; Whoop, look, jes' look at de Baptis' row, Hit's mightily in de grass. Etc. De jaybird sqeal to de mockin' bird: "Stop Do'n' gimmie norie o' yo' sass; Better sing one song for de Baptis' crop, Dey's mightily in de grass." Etc. An' de ole crow croak: "Do'n work, no, no:" But de fiel-lark oay: "Yaas, yaas, An' I 'spec' you mighty glad, you debblish crow, Dat de Baptissis's in de grass!" Etc. Lord, thunder us up to de plowin'-match, Lord, peerten de hoein' fas,' Yea, Lord, hab mussy on de Baptis' patch, Dey's mightily in de grass, grass, Dey's mightily in de grass, [Scribner's Magazine. - ? =? - THE CROSS AND THE CEESCENT. The American people are distant, yet most deeply-interested spectators of the desperate struggle now in progress, between the Mus? covite and' the Turk. The vast array of forces ori either side, the character of the combatants, the relentless, obstinate courage of the Russian, the fanatic valor :of the Turk, the complication of interests which seem destined to involve all Europe in the strife,' and'the effect which such a war is likely to have upon the agricultural andin dustrial pursuits of this country, are points which give to this contest a deep and ab? sorbing interest. And yet, it is a fact that the mass of Americans are almost wholly without 'any definite knowledge of the regions most di? rectly and primarily concerned in this war. To most readers of our newspapers, the news from the seat of war is in a large degree un? intelligible, from lack of information as- to those people and countries. Moreover, the -demand for this information has developed the fact that there is not extant any book giving what is wanted, in reliable and pop? ular form. 1 We are glad, therefore, to receive from the well-known publishing firm of Hubbard Bros., advance sheets ot a'forthcoming vol? ume, entitled "The Cross and the Crescent; or Russia and Turkey, and the.- Countries Adja? cent." It is from the pen/of the weU-known historian, Dr. L. P. Broekett, and gives a full and complete description of the coun? tries bordering on the Black. Sea,, the Danube, the Euphrates and the Tigris; in? cluding their Extent;,Physical and political Geography; their History, with all.its Varied and Thrilling Incidents; the Relig? ion, Customs, Habits, Manners,' and Char? acter of each Nationality p their Military, Naval and Financial Resources; the Causes and Influences which led to this and former Wars,.and a Full and Clear Explanation of the Complications which are driving the Nations of Western Europe into participa? tion in- it; th? Massacres in' Bulgaria; the Oppression and Cruelty which have goaded other Provinces and Tributary States into Insurrection, land the Despotic Sway of the Russian ..Government, j all depicted with S:eat Vividness and Force,. It also contains lographical Sketches of all the Prominent Actors in the/War 'how in progress, Mon archs, Rulers^Statesmen, and Generals, with Portraits o/many of them. Aside from its relation to passing events, this is a niost valuable and richly interest? ing volume. The brilliant, bloodyZ and eventful hnstory of these nations, the char? acter of tHpir governments, the peculiarities of the pettpieT their religious beliefs, their social cJKqjjs, habits and manner of life, presenter abject full of novelty and instruc tion, aoR Seated by so able and brilliant an authorj^Dr. Broekett, would at any time attract?Vide attention ; but coming an it does OKsponso to an urgent demand fov just 'fiie Information here given, it w?l. everp?'her^Mfct with an eager ? reception, and/prove H ftj^uost important publi? cation of tifl GREATEST BARGAINS EVERIWrED. WfoW is your time to buy. We have a FULL STOCK, and will sell everything at less than PANIC PEICES. We quote a few of the many Bargains offered:? ? ? r i v'i v ?; ?.' : ' I ; v.' Best Calicoes, 7 cents per yard. Elegant White Pique, 12 J cents per yard. Splendid Victoria Lawn, 20 and 25 cents. Good Corsets, 40 cents?worth 75 cents. Swiss Muslin from 12i to 40 cents?half price. Mens' Summer Coats at 60 cents. .Good quality Suits at $8.00. Fine Dress Suits at 818.00 to $20.00. SHOES AND HATS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY! Call and be convinced. ARNSTEIN & ROSE, NEW YORK CASH STORE. Anderson, S. C, June 7,1877._ EVERYBODY INVITED TO INSPECT THE BEST COTTON GIN IN THE WORLD. "VTEW and wonderful invention of "Revolving Head," which prevents friction of cot XI ton on the ends of cotton box, also prevents choking or the gin and breaking I the roll. As to the construction and material used, you have only to see it to be convinced that it 1 is the best. % This is the forty-seventh year of the Daniel Pratt Gin Company's business, and during that time they have made and sold 30,000 Gins. The PRATT GIN is used in every country where cotton is grown. If any Gin proves defective, will make it good at our expense. Call and see us, and you will be convinced that we sell the CHAMPION COTTON GIN, and one that will suit you and the times. We refer you to the foUowing parties who are now using our Gin in this County: RICHARDS & WILSON, SMITH, JAMISON & CO., "? ' DR. W. L. BROYLES, L. L. GAIELARD & CO., BAYLIS SMITH. ? CHARLES WILLTFORD. McCTJLLY & TAYLOR. THE LIVE GROCERY STORE OJT ..... ? ? ? ?.?:>: ? ' . ' ? ? \ \ . Tp^te ... - " ? ? LIGrOIN" <Sc HILL. IS STILL AT THE FRONT. ?-0 ^frTE increase of patronage we have received enables us to sell at SMALL? ER PROFITS FOR CASH than ever, and we are resolved to exert our? selves to the utmost to make it to the interest of the people to trade with us. No one in this Market shall UNDERSELL .US. [ May 24,1877_ 33 NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES! . IN ?" READY - MADE CLOTHING JUST RECEIVED. ;d Ii.:'. -aHY? -o GREAT CARE has been taken in SELECTING a STOCK OF GOODS that w?l SUIT EVERY ONE. !?.:?.{) Jcioa :? ' OUR STOCK OF HATS Cannot be excelled in the City. As we buy them by the case direct from the manufactu? rers, we are thereby enabled to sell them at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. : GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. ?^- Call and see for yourselves. All orders for Goods wiU receive prompt attention. McMAHAN, MORGAN & DAVIS, Greenville, S. O; May 10,1877 _43_ . - ??? FURNITURE! FURNITURE!! ANOTHER GENERAL REDUCTION IN PRICES I 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, unheard-of low prices: ROOM SUITS, consisting of Dress Bureau, Bedstead and Washstand, from $16.50 up? wards. With four Chairs, Rocking Chair, Table and Towel Racks, (complete suits.of ten pieces,) from J4.00 upwards. SOLID WALNUT SUITS, consisting of high head-board French Bedstead, Deck Dress Bureau, (five drawers,) and Washstand, from $30.00 upwards. With four Walnut Chairs and Walnut Rocking Chair, from $40.50 upwards. . ? enolj GOOD COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, hardwood, not pine, reduced to $4.00. Without slats and castors, to $3.50. Good Washstand, 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 the same kind, at $1.40 apiece. These prices are no ketch-pennies, but all my goods are at the same low figure. I have on hand a large Stock of Furniture of all lands and description, which will be sold cheaper thanxan be bought from anybody else or any other place. Come and see TOLLY ana-he will do you right. HE WILL NOT, OR CANNOT BE UNDERSOLD. v G. F. TOLil/F, May 18,1876 \ ' . Depot Street, Anderson, S. C. A NEW COUNT TO BE ]VIA1)E, Which goes behind the Keturning Board. AFTER carefully aggregating the returns made by our customers for advancements; made during the years 1875-76, we find that a large number of the precincts have ? not been heard from, and a great many others have only made partial returns. Now, therefore, be it , .;.,..-?) Resolved, That if full and satisfactory returns are not made on or before the first day of April, a summons will be filed in the Sheriffs Office, requiring defaulters to show cause why such returns have not been made. ? ?? Testimony will be admitted going behind the Returning Board,-, and if it appears that the parties have fraudulently carried their Cotton to Greenville and other markets to evade the payment of their Account, then Judgment will be obtained and an Execution issued against their property, which will insure a fair count. Zell's Ammeniateu and Acid Phosphates on hand, and will be sold on the following liberal t. is: Cash, $50. Time, $60. Or one Ton for 600lbs. Middling'Cotton delivered on the first of November next. '" : WILSON & BEEP; No. 7 Granite Bow. THE BEST PTJIP IN THE WOELD. NOTHING conduces more to GOOD HEALTH than PURE WATER. Such is fur? nished by the . ' . - * ? :;?!(!? '!.;. ? -. . '>;r... ? :;:cc ??*. r-/?^t- ; DOUBLE ACTING STONE FORCE P?MP, (TiJ;.; ' ?. .. ? > l,':".J ? . i; i-.. (?ui['yjrJi ,>? Manufactured by J. C. Nichols & Bro., Atlanta, Ga., wbichbrings the Water pure aj from the bottom of the welL No slime or filth collects on ? the pump iorinURJl^.. snails, worms or green moss gets about the water. It is free from q^^gySy impunties, and can be opeiated by a small child with ease, and brings/*?a^28i vWiaa any ?t" e/jfump. It is of'atone, glazed inside and outside,-and n**& 9? HffifFmlE water beyond a doubt by Ventilating the w " water. WithMa hose attached,- it beromesajfSg,, ano< extinguish the flames in: case of fire^J*^^nted w ing givefr-complete satidfactaoma^?! w ..Ma homem^MS^^^L ittb? which it asks yonrjai^fige- ?? ?P,1S, Counti?, togetb*^"" the Conntiesof^Hart, Send in orders at;toc>^pu.n,P**5 He means businesf^^ stream of ? your; door to notf Its work-' .. merits, upon n and adjoining iethorpe in Georgia, Apr* SOKGrHTTM MILLS AND For all the People I WE will soon have in Store and for sale the celebrated Kentucky Mill, and Chapman's Perpetual Evap? orator ; not a picture on paper, but a Mill and Evaporator in fact. Tue quality and capacity cannot be surpassed by any. Prices within.the reach of aU-rrfbr.cash or' on time. Come, see, and then you will know. Give me your order, and save money. JOHN B. WATSON, Grange Agency, No. 3 Benson Block, Anderson, S.'C * CERTIFICATES. -.. Aotebsok, July 2,1877. This is to certify that I, purchased from J. W. Chapman &Co., last Summer? a No. 4 (9 feet long) Perpetual Evaporator, (gal? vanized iron,) with which I made over eight hundred gallons of Syrup from Sor? ghum and Imphee canes. I made, under favorable circumstances, as high as ten gal? lons per hour, and think that I could make with suitable mill from 75 to 100 gallons per day. The Evaporator is simple in con? struction, easily operated, and makes an ar? ticle of Syrup unsurpassed by any other that I have seen. The cheapness, (as com? pared with others,) greater amount of. boil? ing surface and simplicity of construction, certainly give it the pre-eminence over all others. JULIUS R.EARLE. * - Andebson, June 28,1877. 1 John B. Watson, Agent Pomona Grange, Anderson County, S. C.: < Deab Sie?Yours of the 20th inst., re? specting the merits of the "Chapman Per? petual Evaporator, is received. In reply, I used a No. 2 (galvanized) Evaporator last year, at a cost of fifteen dollars, with which I made one thousand and fifteen! gallons of molasses, equal in quality to any I have seen. I made from 40 to 50 gallons per day, (i. e.. in ten hours.) The labor of making was light and pleasant.. It Is so constructed that in operating requires but very little labor, much less than that of ^Cook's Evaporator." In fact, I feel warranted in saying that from observation and informa? tion of others, that the "Chapman Evapo? rator" has no superior, if an equal, and at less than half the cost. I can certainly .re? commend it in preference, to any other, be ng fully convinced that a trial will satisfy any one, however skepticaL To Patrons of Husbandry.?Li we practice our professions in economy andreform, you will buy " Chapman's Evaporator"?the cheapest and the best. - Fraternally yours, PETER R. BROWN. July 5,1877_ 51 . 4 Ayer's Cathartic Pills, For all the purposes of a Family Physic; and Hot curing Costiveness, Jaundice, Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath, Headache, Erysipelas, Bheuma tism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases, Biliousness, Dropsy, Tumors, Worms, Neuralgia; as a Din? ner Pill, for purifying the Blood, Are the most effective and congenial pur-, gative ever dis? covered. They are mild, but effectual in -their opera? tion, moving the bowels ?surely, and ? without pain. Although gen ftle. In their op _^_ eration, . they are stUl the most thorough and search? ing cathartic medicine that can be employed: cleansing the stomach'And bowels, and even the blood. In small doses of one p?l a day, they stimulate the digestive organs and promote vig? orous health. Ayer's Pills have been known for more than a quarter of, a century, and have obtained a world-wide reputation for their virtues. They.correct xus eased action in the several assimila? tive organs of the body, and are so composed that obstructions within their range can rarely withstand or evade them. . Not only do ? they; cure the eveiy-day complaints ?f ; every? body, but also formidable and danger? ous diseases that have baffled the best of human ;skih7 While they produce powerful effects, they are, at the same time, the safest and best physic for children. By their aperient action they gripe much less than the common purgatives, and never give pain when . the bowels are not inflamed. They reach the vital fountains of the blood, and strengthen the system by freeing it from the elements of weakness. Adapted to all ages and conditions in all climates,; containing neither calomel nor any deleterious drug,, these Pills may be taken with' safety by anybody. Their sugar-ccattagipre serves them ever fresh and makes them pleasant to take; while being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their use in any quantity. . ; . peep abed bt Dr. i. C. AYER & CO., Lowe!I, Mass,, Practical and Analytical Chemist*. sold by ali/ dbuggibts evebywhebe. SPRING AND SUKR AT THE Emporium of Fashion, f WISH to call the attention of the La L dies .to my Spring Stock of Goods.: Hats of every style and quality?the Cheapest ever sold in this market. A beautiful lot Flowers, Ribbons, Neckties; and other novelties'. The best lot of Shoes..ever brought to this place?hand-made in Winchester, Ta., and warranted to wear well. ^~^>>_ Dress Goods in great ?variety;;' ^ Kid and Lyle Thread GLOVES. ?New Prints at 8 1-Sc?12 yards for one dollar. The Mantaa-SIaking- and Milli? nery Departments are in charge of competent and experienced Ladies, who guarantee satisfaction: , I sell for Cash, and cannot be undersold. Give nie a call and satisfy yourselves. Z. D. CHAMBLEE, - Proprietor of Emporium of Fashion. April 5, 1877. ' .26 . ly .. QUICK SALES & SMALL PB?FIT5 ' / FOE THE CASH. IAM prepared to sell Goods at Low; ? ces for Cash, and ask all my ?ri? and customers to give me a call beforer ing, and I will try and make it.toihY terest to buy of me,- "tj Ta: fc.tot No. 4 GranWttow, Anderson,. March 29>:1877 Groceries and txti._ IAM now selling for Cash?. . Bacon Sides and Should . , The finest Sugar Cured" The best Leaf Lard: M*KBfer* "?. Choice and prime N^JJffSS^ -: Sugar, Co"* * ' fsowlow for cash h Hats f?D^S^,, A FEWof'those^C?j?^ March 29f-J8VV:-. i ?' Boots and Sfcfes youwanttoboyagood^ amw-priceforcash,;c^^ Mar* 29,1877 L a TTTEA3 S? at EADQTJ^^rJ^fS^ERg. .