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THE CTTELLIGEy?ER LOCAL MATTERS. BBIEF MENTION. We would call attention to the advertise? ment of the Andersonville Wool Cards, which appears elsewhere. The popular cards are in thorough order, and carding is promptly done. The fence meeting at Mr. R. R. Beaty's mill on last Saturday was a very pleasant one. Excellent and telling speeches were made by Messrs. Crayton and Rucker. The resnlt has been very favorable to the advo? cates of the change. The street hands have done valuable work on the southern portion of McDuffiV street. We also understand the dangerous bridge below the residence of Judge Reed has been replaced by a rock culvert. Such work as that is worth something to the town. The young men of Anderson have organ? ized a Young Men's Prayer Meeting, which meets on every Friday night at Mr. John M. Hubbard's watch store at 84 o'clock. It is a worthy association, and it is to be hoped that it will receive the cordial and unre? served support of the young men of An? derson. Messrs. S. M. Johnston and W. C. Mc Connell brought to our office specimens of Whippowill Peas raised this year upon the land occupied by cotton previous to the de? structive hail storm of last April. Their enterprise in planting in peas after the de? struction of their cotton will be rewarded by a fine yield. There will be a special meeting of Store ville Grange, No. 271, at^toreville, on Sat? urday next, the 4th of August, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mr. T. C. Jackson, the Secretary, re? quests us to urge all the member? of this Grange to attend promptly, as matters of general interest and importance to the order are to be considered. While Mr. D. E. Carlisle was bringing Jack El Iis through the square to jail upon a peace warrant on last Saturday he attempted to escape, and produced considerable excite? ment. Mr. Carlisle, however, headed him, and by firing a couple of shots by way of warning induced the would-be runaway to come to terms, and he is now in the County jail. The merchants of Anderson have agreed to close their, places of business on next Thursday for the purpose of attending the Agricultural and Grangers' Fair, and also to allow their clerks the same privilege. No business will be attended to on that day, and all our citizens will give themselves up to the work of enjoying the Fair, and con? tributing to render the occasion a gala day for Anderson. Mr. Jo. L. Mauldin, from the house of Geo. W. Williams & Co., of Charleston, has been very ill with typhoid fever at Ctesar's Head for the past ten days. His father, Rev. B. F. Mauldin, of Williamston, is present with him, and we are gratified to learn that he is now considered better, and Mr. Mauldin has many friends in our com? munity who will rejoice at his speedy re? covery. We would ask the attention of our read? ers to the advertisement of the Winship Iron Works, of Atlanta, Ga. Any person desiring to order any of the machinery men? tioned in it, will receive prompt and courte? ous attention from the proprietors, of these works, Messrs. Winship & Bro. They are among the largest business houses in their line South, and fill orders to the satisfaction of their patfons. There will be a meeting of the citizens of Varennes township, at Armstrong's Acade? my, on Saturday, the 4th day of August, at 10 o'clock a. m., to discuss the fence ques? tion. The citizens generally and ladies es? pecially are invited to attend, and are re? quested to bring their baskets. The Ander? son Cornet Band is expected to attend, and Messrs. J. W. Norris, B. F. Crayton, E. M. Rucker, and others, have been invited to speak. We would call attention to the advertise? ment of Messrs. Lee, Sloan & Taylor, at Honea Path,-and Sloan, Lee & Taylor, at Greenville. Persons visiting either of those places for the purchase of merchandise, would do well to yisit the establishments of these gentlemen, where they will find the best goods at the most reasonable prices. Their customers may rely upon courteous and honorable treatment from them and their clerks. There will be a meeting of the citizens of Savannah Township at Hard Scrabble Mills on the 11th of August, at 10 o'clock a. m., to discuss both sides of the fence question. The ladies, and citizens generally, are re? quested to attend and carry their baskets. A table will be prepared, in order to spend the day and have full consideration given to the subject. Messrs. B. F. Crayton, E. M. Rucker, and others, have been invited to speak. Mr. James M. Payne announces to the public of Anderson that he is prepared to fill orders for new sets of harness or to re? pair old ones at his new harncss-shop. Mr. Payne is a worthy and reliable gentleman, and we bespeak for him the liberal patron? age of the public in his new enterprise. If you want anything in the harness line go to Payne's new shop on Granite Row, where you can get the best material done up in the most workmanlike manner. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Nancy, wife of William Holmes, an old and respected citizen of Anderson County, which occurred at the residence of her husband, some four miles east of Anderson, on last Tuesday, the 31st ult., after a long and painful illness from consumption. Mrs. Holmes was a Christian woman, having been a member of the Belton Baptist Church from its formation. She was a I kind neighbor and a faithful and devoted woman in her family relations. Her de-1 cease will be mourned by many relatives and friends. The Town Council has appointed Messrs. J. B. McGee, J. P. Reed, jr., and Samuel Crawford to register the voters of the Town of Anderson for the municipal election, which occurs on the 13th inst. The regis? tration begins on next Thursday, the 9th inst., in the Sheriffs office, and continues until Saturday evening. Every person who desires to vote in the election for Intendant and Wardens must register during that time. Mr. A. B. Watson, of Garvin Township, brought us on last Tuesday, the finest bunch of German Millet we have seen du? ring the present year. It was over five feet high, and Mr. Watson informed us that he had about three-fourths of an acre equal to it. Our farmers would do well to cultivate this excellent forage much more generally than they do at present. It will serve to a large extent in place of both corn and fod? der for stock. A new Base Ball Club was organized in Anderson last week, under the name of the "Independent Base Ball Club," and elected the following officers: President, James M. Sullivan; Captain 1st Nine, Joseph R. Fant; Captain 2nd Nine, A. L. Welch ; Secretary and Treasurer, C. F. Jones; Um? pire, Maj. W. W. Humphreys; Scorer, Capt. J. W. Daniels. This Club is composed of good material, and proposes in a short time to challenge the Anderson Club, after which we will have numerous match games of base ball in iown. The time for the collection of the first in? stalment of taxes has been extended in tins County to the 15th day of August inst. All persons who have not paid the first half of last year's tax will be allowed until that time to pay without any additional per cent, being added. Mr. Samuel E. Moore, the efficient Treasurer, has been kept quite busy for the past few days, and up to Wednesday, the 1st of August, 977 tax? payers had paid in $11,550.78. The i ommittee of Arrangements for the coming Fair on the 9th inst., request us to announce that all persons will be admitted free of charge, but that a charge of ten cents will be made for entry on horseback, and twenty-five cents for every vehicle. Parties attending the ?air will please note this announcement, and either hitch their horses and vehicles outside, or come pre? pared to pay the above charges for taking them into the grounds. Mr. H. Lawrence Smi'h, who escaped from jail here a few weeks ago, came up on last Tuesday and delivered himself to Sheriff McConnell to serve out the balance of his term. He seemed in good spirits, and says that he only wanted to spend a while with his mother, and he now wants to finish out his sentence to be a free man once more. This is the last of the prisoners who escaped, and henee the only result of the jail delivery has been to have the building thoroughly repaired, so as to prevent any recurrence of the escape in future. Mr. H. B. Fant, the Agent of the Southern Express Company at this place, informs us that this Company has reduced the rate of charges for shipping fruits from here to Columbia and Charleston. All persons wishing to ship fruit to either of these markets would do well to call for further particulars as to, the manner of packing, price, &c., upon Mr. H. B. Fant, the cour? teous agent at the Greenville & Columbia Railroad depot. This action of the Compa? ny is considerate, and is intended to encour? age the production of fruits in this section. We hope it will result in assisting to accom? plish the intended end. The finest peaches we have seen this sea? son were brought us by Mr. A. A. Dean on last Tuesday. They were of the largest and most luscious variety of the Chinese Cling, and Mr. Dean -will please accept our thanks for the liberal supply, which was a rare treat. From the specimens we have seen this summer we are confident that Ander? son County is capable of becoming one of the most prosperous fruit-growing sections in the world, and we are highly gratified to know that its resources In this respect are being utilized. Every farmer should en? deavor to cultivate his orchard, and if men would engage in it upon a large enough scale to ship fruits to the cities, much money could be made from it. Any man who can raise such peaches as Mr. Dean's can always find a ready sale for them in market. Capt. S. M. Pegg, who has been over vari? ous portions of Anderson County in the interest of his new County map, furnishes us with the following information relative to the temperature of water in Anderson County: Mr. William Shearer, in Savan? nah township, ha3 the well of coldest water in the County, having a temperature of 56i degrees, Farenheit, and Messrs. J. F. Wilson and R. S. Hill have the next coldest wells, each registering 57 degrees. Mr. J. Willett Prevost has the spring of coldest water in the County, which is 59i degrees. The Williaraston Mineral Spring has a tempera? ture of 60 degrees, and Keys' Spring of 604 degrees. Other wells and springs have very nearly the same temperature, and the water of Anderson County is equal to any in the State, and we do not believe it would be much of an exaggeration to say that it is equal to any in the world. We would call attention of the afflicted to the advertisement of the Atlanta Surgical Institute, which appears in another column, announcing that Dr. J. W. Gurley, the sur? geon in charge, will visit Anderson on the ninth of August, and remain here for one week. We take pleasure in recommending Dr. Gurley as an experienced and scientific practitioner of the departments of medicine and surgery of winch he makes a specialty. He is also one of the finest dentists in the South. All persons who wish deutal work, or who may need attention for any of the afflictions mentioned in the advertisement, should avail themselves of this visit of Dr. Gurley to procure his professional services. He is a thoroughly reliable gentleman, and his patients may rely upon receiving the most skilful and honorable attention. He will be in Anderson from the 9th to the 16th inst., and patients should visit him as soon as possible. BASE BALL. A game of base ball will be played be? tween two nines of the Anderson base ball clubs on the fair grounds on next Thursday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Mr. E. T. Cashinc is Captain of one nine, and Col. James L. Orr of the other nine. All persons attending the Fair on that day will enjoy the pleasure of witnessing the playing. THE SALUDA ASSOCIATION. The Saluda Baptist Association will hold its annual, meeting with the Church at Honea Path, beginning on next Thursday and embracing the following Sabbath. A large and pleasant assemblage of the repre? sentatives from the various churches of the denomination is expected, as well'as a very large attendance of the general public. We suppose the usual trains will be run on Sun? day, so. as to' accommodate persons at a dis? tance who may desire to attend the Sunday exercises. _ CAPT. TEOS. P. BENSON. We regret to learn that the justly popular gp^lleman whose name heads this article has relinquished his charge of the Waverley House at this place, and intends to leave Anderson in a few days for the purpose of taking the Palmetto House in Spartanburg. Capt. Benson has a host of .warm friends in this County who will read this announce? ment with sorrow, and wherever he goes he will carry with hint their sincere wishes for his prosperity. His departure from An? derson will be felt in business circles, and his removal to Spartanburg will be an ac? quisition to that thriving town, for he is a model hotel host, and we predict that the Palmetto House, under his control, is des? tined to rank among the very best hotels in South Carolina. REMOVALS. Mr. E. T. Cashine has just moved into the residence formerly owned by Capt. T. P. Benson, on Calhoun street. Dr. G. H. Synimes has removed to the residence formerly owned by Maj. W. W. Humphreys, near 'the Baptist Church, which is now the property of Miss Fannie H. Earle. Mr. W. L. Bolt has occupied the residence vacated by the removal of Dr. W. G. Browne in the southwestern portion of Anderson. Maj. W. W. Humphreys has purchased the spacious and elegant mansion of Miss Fannie H. Earle on Tanyard street. Ile has removed to his new residence. Mr. Sam'I. Craighas removed to the build? ing in front of Mr. J. F. Clinkscales' resi? dence, which was creeled by Maj. John B. Moore. THE APPROACHING FAIR. The occasion of the meeting of the State Grange and State Fair Association in An? derson on the 9th inst., promises to be one of the largest and most pleasant gatherings which has assembled in our town for many years. The various railroad companies have given remarkably low excursion rates from the low country, and a large attendance of spectators will be present in the pursuit of pleasure and recreation. Col. Lipscomb, Col. Sims, Judge Mackey, and other distin? guished citizens, will be present, and mat? ters of great importance will probably be discussed in the business sessions of the two bodies. The Free Fair which has been announced for next Thursday will undoubtedly be one of the largest gatherings of our people that has ever taken place, and we trust that every farmer and mechanic in the County of An? derson will endeavor to exhibit as many articles as possible, in order to give the visi? tors from abroad a correct idea of the enter? prise and thrift of our people, and also of the versatility and luxuriance of our crops. I Do not wait for your neighbors to make the [ show, but contribute a portion of it by showing specimens of your own growth or manufacture. The fruits, grains, cotton and grasses of our farms, are well worth ex? hibition. The stock?horses, cattle and hogs?should also be displayed. There is no charge for anything that is exhibited, and it costs nothing to go in and see the exhibition. Let us all, then, work to make the display commensurate with the occa? sion. THE WAVERLY HOUSE. This well located hotel in Anderson has changed hands, Capt. T. P. Benson relinquishing and Mr. E. E. Keese as? suming charge of it. We learn that Mr. Heese will be assisted in the manage? ment of the hotel by Mrs. L. E. Cochran, his mother-in-law, and wo have no doubt that it will be kept up to the standard of a first class hotel. Our citizens should endeavor as far as possible to render the maintenance of a tip-top hotel in Ander? son, not only possible, but necessary. We hope the new management will not only have to depend upon transient cus? tom for patronage but that they will have many permanent boarders. A good hotel adds greatly to the prosperity of a town, and the business public should feel that they are interested in the suc ces j of an enterprise of this kind as well as the proprietors themselves. AN EXTRA TRAIN. We arc glad to learn that the Greenville & Columbia Railroad has established an extra train from Belton to Anderson on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, which is run in connection with the freight trains, so as to enable persons to come to Anderson from Hodge's Depot and intermediate points and return upon the same day, after remain? ing five hours in .own. The same is true as to Williamston also. The return train leaves Belton a little after nine in the morn? ing and reaches Anderson at fifteen minutes past ten, and after remaining over five hours returns at half-past three, reaching Belton after four, in time for the down freight. If our business men utilize this change it can be made beneficial to the mercantile inter? ests of our town. HOMICIDE. On last Thursday, the 26th ult., a diffi? culty occurred upon a plantation of Mr. Sam'l. Hutchison, in this County, near Lowndfoville, between two colored men ns?rnod Scott Davis and Alex. Harris, in which the former killed the latter. There are conflicting rumors as to the origin of the difficulty, but in any case it was over some trifling matter that the quarrel began. It, however, ended in an attack upon Davis by Harris. The former retreated to his house, where he got his gun and shot the latter while advancing upon him, lodging fifty four shot in hjjs breast, from which he soon died. An inquest was held by J. L. Bryant, Esq., acting Coroner, and Davis was com? mitted to jail to await his trial. THE FENCE DISCUSSION. We would suggest to the advocates of the "fence law" that it would be well to arrange for a meeting in every township between the 13th and the 17th of August. This will be the last week, and meetings properly con? ducted will contribute much to the adop? tion of this important measure. If three or four townships meet on the same day they can all be supplied with good speakers, and by having meetings at the last good results can be accomplished. Send in the notices of public meetings before next Wednesday, that they may be published. We hope the citizens of every township will adopt this suggestion. _ BASE BALL AT FENDLETON. The Anderson Junior Base Ball Club have challenged the Club of Pendleton, and will play a match game at that place on Friday next, on the base ball grounds near the de? pot, at 3 o'clock p. m. The game will prob? ably be a pretty even one, and no doubt will elicit a considerable interest among the two clubs and their friends. The Anderson nine will be as follows: H. K. Sullivan, c.; W. D. Bewley. p.; C. H. Strickland, s. s.; T. P. Fant, 1st b.; W. S. Fant,~2nd b.; Fred. Clark, 3d b.; J. B. Allen, c. f.; M. F. Gambrcll, r. f.; Gaillard Brown, 1. f. SALUDA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. This body will hold its seventy-fifth an? nual session with the Church at Honea Path, commencing on Thursday (9th) before second Lord's Day in this month, at eleven o'clock a. m. Elder J. K. Fant to preach introductory sermon; Elder B. Hays, al? ternate. Elder J. S. Murray to preach mis/ sionary sermon; Elder E. R. Carswell^l ternate. E. B. Murray to write cn?mlar letter. / Standing Committees to reportthis ses? sion, viz: On Education?Jffuer E. R. Carswell, chairman. On 3trfssions?H. L. Clinkscales, chairman. On Sunday Schools, I District No. 1?M. P- McGee, chairman, j District No. 2?T1>js. Crymes, chairman. District No. 3?J. L. Tribble, chairman. On Temperance-jE. B. Murray, chairman. On State of Religion?Elder M. McGee. Arrangements have been perfected with the G. & C. Railroad whereby delegates and messengers can secure "round /rip" tickets at usual rates (three cents ver mile) from th<5 following Stations: Pendleton, Andorf son, Belton, Williamston, Donalds and Hodges. / I will also give notice to the members of "Rocky River Association" that the same arrangements have \?cn made for them at the following stations: Greenville, Golden Grove, Williamson, Belton, Anderson and Pendleton. By7securing tickets from agents three cents per mile will be charged. M. McGEE, Clerk. Tiik N>:w Towx Hall at Ayeu. This elegant structure is now complete. In beauty of design it surpasses anything of the Jnnd in the State. Constructed of brick and dark marble, it is as permanent as it is charming. The English architects have adorned it in subdued colors, which please without tiring the eye. Dr. J. C. Aver built and gave it to the town in acknowledge? ment of the distinction they conferred upon him in taking his name. Although it is a generous gift, still the hearty good wishes of a whole people are of greater value, and tho generous donor has doubtless secured them. ?Grotvn {Mast.) Journal. THE GRAND DIVISION, SONS OF TEM? PERANCE. The summer quarterly meeting of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance of South Carolina, convened at William? ston, in this Comity, on Wednesday e ven? ing, the 25th ult. The following Grand officers were present: Roy. S. M. Richard? son, G. W. P., of Sumter; J. F. Troy, G. W. A., of Columbia; B. F. Slater, G. C, of Orangeburg, acting Grand Scribe; A. S. Todd, G. S., of Anderson; A. B. Towers, P. G. W. P., of Anderson. The post of the absent officers were filled by appointment, as follows: G. T. Patrick, Grand Chaplain, of Barnwcll; L. P. Smith, Grand Conduc? tor, of Anderson. The following delegates were duly initia? ted as members of the Grand Division, after favorable report from the committee on credentials: Messrs. W. A. Neal and A. M. Guyton, of Hopewell No. 95; C. D. Rowell, C. Senn and S. J. Hook, of Mt. Hebron No. 7; C. Douglass, of Palmetto No. 4; Dr. H. I. Epting, of Williamston No. 102; W. F. Cox, of Bclton No. 92; W. W. Keys and W. M. Wilcox, of Anderson No. 1; D. H. Drennan, of Beaver Dam No. 105; E. M. Snipes, of Bowling Green, and Miss I. C. Crews, of Columbia No. G. The Grand Worthy Patriarch then read his report, which showed the Order to be in good condition. It was referred to the fol? lowing committee: L. H. Wannamaker, J. S. Albergoth and C. Douglass. The acting Grand Scribe read his report, and it was referred to the following com? mittee, with instructions to find out and report the indebtedness of the Grand Divis? ion to the late Grand Scribe: A. B. Towers, G. T. Patrick and H. I. Epting. A committee consisting of Rev. S. M. Richardson and Messrs. B. F. Slatei'andJ. F. Troy was appointed to prepare a memo? rial upon the death of Grand Scribe Oliver Hewitt. THUBSDAY's PROCEEDINGS. On Thursday morning the Grand Dirision re-assembled at nine o'clock, and was opened in due form, after which the journal if the preceding day was read, and after flight' amendments was adopted. The Grand Di? vision appointed Messrs. A. B. Towers, L. P. Smith and J. N. Vandiver a comaittee to visit and revive Belton Division. A mo? tion to amend Article 6, Section 2, so as to allow Divisions to be named after men while living, was referred to a committee on laws consisting of Messrs. A. B. Towers, G. T. Patrick and C. Douglass, an^ being reported upon unfavorably, was rejected. The committee on Grand Worthy [Patri? arch's report submitted its report, thich, after amendment, was adopted. The'icom mittee on Grand Scribe's report approved the report of the acting Grand Scribejand recommended that the sum of fifty-iiine dollars be paid the widow of the late Giand Scribe as the unpaid balance due hirj for services. This was adopted. A motion to go into an election for Giand Scribe was warmly discussed and ficdly adopted, after which Mr. James F. Troy gave notice of an appeal to the National Division from the action of the Grand Dvis ion. Messrs. L. P. Smith, of Andcrso?; B. F. Slater, of Orangeburg; and G. T. Patrick, of Barnwell, were put in nomination! and 2 o'clock p. m. fixed for the hour of meting after adjournment and as the hour for the election. It was resolved to appoint a commitfle of three in the locality of suspended Diviions to endeavor to revive them, and the G W. P. announced that he would name thejom mittees as soon as practical. Messrs. 5. D. Rowell, J. F. Troy and J. A. Elkinsivere appointed to examine into Zoa, No. 59; and report to the annual meeting. In the'lfter noon the ELECTION OF GRAND SCRIBE created considerable interest, and resulted in the selection and installation of Mr. ). P. Smith, of Anderson, by a handsome m^ori ty. This was an excellent selection,and the friends of temperance have cause tocon gratulate themselves upon securinpj the services of so energetic and coinpetentoffi cer as Mr. Smith will make. The commttee upon the death of the late Grand Sjribe submitted the foUowing report, whichjwas warmly spoken to in feeling terms by 8 M. Richardson, G. W. P.: . IN MEMORIA M. ', The committee to whom was assignec?he duty of preparing a suitable memoria) to the memory of Grand Scribe Oliver Heritt beg leave to submit the following: j Grand Scribe Oliver Hewitt was identified more closely perhaps than any other nan who was a member of the Grand Diviion with the revival and progress of the ([der of Sons of Temperance in this State Ince the war. He initiated the movement vaich led to formation of the present GrancDi yision of South Carolina, and to his ujtir ing zeal and fidelity we are largely indotcd for the success which has attended its i|au guration. He filled at one time the cfice of Grand Worthy Patriarch with entiresat isfaction to the friends of the Order, md was three times re-elected to the responsble post of Grand Scribe. Oliver Hewitt ws a "man among men." Possessed of unuiial decision and energy of character, he thbw into the great cause he had espoused all'hc powers and faculties of his nature. To flo with his might" whatever enlisted his effcts belonged to him by natare. To lavish thse efforts upon this noble cause was the wiWig tribute of his noble heart to "thecausiof humanity." United to these he possesed in a large degree that personal magnetim which draws and influences men. fiw men had a larger circle of personal frieids than he, and few men were held in bigler esteem by those who knew him. He eer recognized that in the energetic prosecutbh of our purposes there is a wise choice tobe made in the use of means. To the "fortier in re" he added the "suaviter in modo" What many men of more shining tale?s failed to accomplish, he carried to a succes ful issue Vy the magic power of a winnhg address/ Of his executive ability no o|e can di?ubt who has watched his adininista tior/Of the affairs of our Grand Division h th/capacity of Grand Scribe for the pat #ur years. ' While we will not say "we ne'er shall sei his like again," we do hazard the opinioi that this Grand Division will have to seek far and near before they will find one who will more efficiently fill the post which has recently been left vacant by his death. He has gone from our midst. The gavel signal, calling off from labor to refreshment,1 has been sounded. His regalia of office, unstained by a single violation of the prin? ciples of our beloved Order, has been laid aside for the badge of higher promotion. Let us emulate his virtues; let us be true to the principles he espoused, that we, like he, may receive the "well done" approval of the great Patriarch above. Respectfully submitted, S. M. RICHARDSON, Grand Worthy Patriarch. A resolution of thanks to the railroads and Williamston Division was passed, and the Grand Division formally adjourned to the annual meeting in November next. '?*-. AT NIGHT a nixing was held in the Baptist Church, and anw^ucnt speech upon the subject of temperanccN^g dollv-ercd by Rev. S. M. Richardson, tlhxGrand Worthy Patriarch. Mr. Richardson Xa pleasant and forcible speaker, and his rcmarVsupon this occasion combined logic with pafc^j,, an cmjncnt degree. The meeting was exct^ingiy pleas? ant throughout its continuance.\ _ _ x GRANGE MEETING. V v There will be a Grange niecting and oW ket pic nie at Evergreen ori\v*e(]neS(|ay) t]l^ 15th inst., under tho auspices ^ Hampton Grange, No. 384. The Grange s^^ wiU be made by Maj. E. J. Earlo. aftei .vjlicn Mr. B. F. Crayton will address tho pu.1{c on tho fence law, and after dinner our mem? bers of the House of Representatives will be invited to explain the political situation. The neighboring Granges arc invited to participate in the exercises, and the public generally and the ladies particularly are earnestly requested to attend. A. E. SCUDDAY, Secretary. County Correspondence. A CAED. Mn Editor : Since tho publication of my caul on the 18th instant, in reference to Mr. It. M Burns, I have become fully satisfied, from what I have seen and heard of the public and private course of this gentleman in reference to the stock law, that I was in ertor in eithor endorsing or apologizing for hit previous action in endeavoring to arouse th; prejudices of the poor people and the colored man in the discussion of this sub? ject, and hereby emphatically withdraw said endorsement. Respectfully, W. WALKER RUSSELL. SAVANNAH. .The citizens of Savannah township are laxuriating on delicious, creamy, white iour from Hardscrabble Mills. This is a ?ew mill lately built by Messrs. Stevenson t Jones, and is a model of simplicity and efficiency. By-the-bye, the building of j mills appears to be all the rage in Savan bah. The township contains, I believe, ?even corn mills, besides three which are discussed, and several more are in contem? plation.An interesting meeting is being held this week at Shiloh Church. Mr. Mc? Gee, the pastor; is laboring without assis? tance, but is a host within himself..The fcrops over the whole township are unusually fine, and the fruit crop abundant.The township is very much divided upon the fence law. The advocates of the measure are, however, confident of carrying the township by a small majority. HONEA PATH. Win. J. lTunt, died on Saturday night last, after long and painful suffering. E. S. Gantt, brought a few peaches to this placo on Monday which measured ten inches in circumference, and weighed eight ounces.Malcom Erwin has a calf five months old which weighs 570 lbs. It is a perfect beauty.The G. ?fc C. Railroad not coming to time with a new depot, voluntary contributions for build? ing same now in order. Send on the stamps.The-pic nie at Pleasant Retreat School House on Saturday last, brought together quite a crowd, and during the day Dr. W. C. Brown and Col. W. D. Wilkes delivered addresses on the fence question. Everything passed of well, we hear.It may have been a ghost after some cows that broke into a patch of coi n last week. If it was it could throw rocks with a vim.It is hoped the thistles will be cut down around the depot and other places before tho Association meets.A meeting to discuss the fence law is spoken of at this place. Let us have it that the people may hear both sides of the question. Wednesday or Thursday, the 15th or 16th, has been sug? gested as the time.Rev. Robt. A. Fair, of Newberry, will preach in the Presby? terian Church at this place on Sabbath next. ,,.._ FORK. Towuville Presbyterian Church has or? ganized a choir.A white wqman of a de? cidedly pugnacious disposition was bound to the peace before Justice Fant last week. .Our young friend, Wm. J. Compton, has risen to the position of assistant teacher in Tugalo Academy?Mr. G. N. C. Boleman, principal.Mr. Jesse F. Woolbright, of Townville, has peaches that will weigh half a pound each, grown from imported scions. .Mr. James L. McCarley, near Townville, is reported as having surpassingly fine crops of corn and cotton, and field peas mature on the 24th ultimo.Mr. G. Watty Burns, one of the Fork's best and most popular citizens, is to erect a cotton gin near Town? ville, preparatory to the approaching season, and will use steam as a motive power. Disclosures made by Hutchens, arrested a few days ago for dealing in illicit whiskey, have caused several Fork roosters to scoot for terra incognita. Lumber is being hauled from Walhalla, distant thirty miles, to the County .bridge across Seneca river, and it is hoped that the work soon to be done upon the bridge will be substantial, for this struc? ture, erected seventeen years ago, has never been regarded as perfectly safe.A series of religious services commenced at Town? ville Presbyterian Church last Friday, and continued, morning and evening, until Sunday, when they closed. The meetings were conducted by the Revs. J. B. Adger and D. E. Frierson, and large and interested congregations were in attendance through? out. The labors of these venerable, zealous divines have given Prcsbytcrianism a fresh impetus in that community.Messrs. R. M. Wright and Wm. S. Hunter returned last Monday from a fortnight's sojourn in the vicinity of Dalton, Ga., looking very much invigorated by their brief stay in that salubrious clime. They give a glorious de? scription of that country?its hospitable people, its magnificent mountain scenery, its fertile lands, luxurious crops, etc. Belton, S. C, July 23,1877. Editor Intelliuexcer : Seeing that you have opened your columns for the discus? sion of the question of fence or no fence, I avail myself of the opportunity to let my views on the subject be known. In the first place, I oppose it on account of its depriving me of fall and winter pastures, both from small grain and stock land, and also on ac? count of the quantity of timber it would require to keep good and sufficient pastures for stock, not taking into account the enor? mous amount of labor that the land-owner would exact from the tenant in fencing and keeping such pastures and pasture fences in efficient order. Secondly, because hogs, sheep and cattle cannot be raised in the same pasture. Thirdly, on account of the loss of time, and the labor that will devolve on our wives and daughters in driving calves from one pasture to another to milk in all weather; and fourthly, the bill, as passed, makes no provision for the admission of sheep or hogs into the pasture, it being quite optional with the land-owner whether he 'allows them in or not; which; if he does, will only be for a money consideration. Now, sir, what will be the cost of fencing ip the County and keeping it in a state of icpair annually ? From the Savannah River t) the Saluda it will, I believe, take a fence, ai near as possible, twenty-five miles in length, and from Seneca to the Saluda about tie same distance, with numerous gates and Wltcr gaps to be watched and kept up and paid for by the^County, without benefitting anj- one except the large land-owner. Fresh meat would be a thing unknown in the country, and at such ruinous price in towns and cities as to be quite beyond the reach of theVuss of people to which I belong. I also oppose the bill on account of the very loose way in which it is worded, for I do not believe that any two lawyers in the State would construe it tho same way Daniel O'Connor, the great Irish reformer, in tho British House of Parliament, said that he had never seen an act passed by the House that he could not drive a coach and **ur horecs through. And I am sure that WiiMlus bill every land-owner can clearly see his way to drive his tenants just as he thinks fit, and the tenant will not be able to help himself. I am perfectly aware that 'on cannot establish any svstcm of reform wi * i out touching the interest of some por? tion hilf he community; but I contend that t a ^n?3 ever becomes a law, will injure mthe Pc?Plc> ftud b.cncf^ only a mS- sn muH?rity- Apologizing for occu? pying so much v.' . valuablc spaco \ 1 ?waui, vours, &c, \ L. B. HALL. \ THE FENCE QUESTION. At the last regular monthly meeting of Slabtown Grange it was resolved to call a mass meeting of the citizens of Anderson County, of both races, to be held at Pisgah Baptist Church on Tuesday, the 14th day of August, at 10 o'clock a. m. The meeting has been called in the interest of free and full discussion of the fence question", and the opponents of the proposed change in the fence law are requested to be present and state their objections to it, if they de? sire, so that the people may be fully in? formed as to the advantages or disadvanta? ges of the proposed measure before being called upon to cast their ballots for or against it. The ladies are especially invited tobe present and lend us their approving smiles in this great work .of agricultural reform, as their interests as housewives and daughters are deeply involved in the solution of the problem as to which plan would be the best to cause the ud lor of the valuable milker to strut with the precious fluid. The dumb animal may not be able to put in a single plea in her own behalf, although deeply in? terested in this question; but let the gentle and kindly wife represent the noble cow, and speak in her behalf. Let them come with their weU-filled baskets of provisions to satiate the appetites. Bishop's Branch. Orrville, Willianiston and Brushy Creek Granges are requested to co-operate with Slabtown by the appoint? ment of a committee of two from each Grange to meet at the Church oh Monday, the day before the meeting, to make tho necessary arrangements. The citizens generally of Anderson, to? gether with our friends in Pickens, are cor? dially invited to attend. Our Senator and Representatives in th^ Legislature are earn? estly requested to be present and unite their counsels with their constituents in the solu? tion of this great question. The following j eminent speakers are invited to address the people on that occasion: Judge Thos. J. Mackey, D. Wyatt Aiken, B. F. Crayton, Rev. J. S. Murray, W. S. Pickens, W. W. Russell and E. B. Murray. By order of the committee. T. H. RUSSELL, J. M. GLENN, J. M. WELBORN, J. C. BOGGS, JEPTHA SMITH. Slabtown, July 23, 1877. SANDY SPRINGS. We had the pleasure a few days ago of visiting Dr. Adger's farm. This farm is under the supervision of Mr. B. F. Russell, a gentleman of unlimited experience, judging from the skill manifested in the cultivation of the soil and the value and beauty of the growing crops. Mr. Russell has a field of three acres of corn that will yield sixty or seventy-five bushels to the acre, provided he has good seasons from this on. We also enjoyed looking at the Doctor's fine stock, especially his milch cows. He has some of the finest specimens of the Brahmin and Jersey stock.Last Saturday afternoon a number of the citi? zens, both white and colored, assembled at Sandy Springs Grange Hall to discuss the fence question. Both sides were represen? ted, although very little was said on the negative that had any great or direct bear? ing upon the subject under consideration. The affirmative?that is, the stock law?was amply and ably discussed by Mr. W. W. Russell. He unravelled many of the appa? rently intricate and insurmountable difficul? ties connected with this question, and an? swered satisfactorily to every reflecting mind all the objections that have been urged against its advancement. If the peo? ple would throw aside selfish motives, fogy ism and be convinced that this law, if passed, will hfevitably prove untold bless? ings to all classes, of whatever order or dis? tinction, they would vote solidly in its favor. Mr. D. H. Russell being present was asked to give his experience under the stock law. Mr. Russell lived eight years under this law in Benton County, Indiana, as a tenant, where it was in full force, working successfully and giving general satisfaction to all classes. Besides this, he said it had a tendency to make men better men; it im? proved them in their customs and habits, and made better citizens of them generally. If so small a thing can accomplish such great things the law is indispensable in this country. Maj. T. H. Russell was also pres? ent and made a few timely and valuable remarks, principally to the colored men, urging them to go with us in this effort as they did in the last campaign, and success would crown their efforts. Mr. R. M. Burns represented the other side. The meeting passed off with remarkably good order and decorum, with the exception of a few words thoughtlessly uttered by the last speaker. _' OUR GKANGE COLUMN. Under the Supervision of the Executive Committee of Pomona Grange. Pomona Grange adopted a resolution at its last meeting appointing the Worthy Master and Overseer of every subordinate Grange a committee to take up a small collection from their respective Granges, to supplement the appropriation of Pomona Grange, to defray the expenses that may be incurred in providing for the meeting of the State Grange at Anderson on the 8th of August next. Payment may be made to the Treasurer or Secre? tary of Pomona Grange. This is an im? portant matter, and we sincerely hope will not be rejected by our Worthy Mas? ters and Overseers. If each Grange will collect and send up from one to three dollars, the amount will supplement the sum on hand, and enable the committees to carry out in good order the arrange? ment contemplated. Everybody will be pleased to have good music on the Fair Ground, and musicians must be paid for I good music this hot weather. SECRETAKY P. G., P. H. Southern Home School, ANDERSON, S. ?. THE Fall Session will open TUESDAY, August 14, 1877, and continue twenty weeks. Terms, due half in advance, the remain? der, November 7 : Board, $63.00; Tuition, $5.00 to $25.00; French, $10.00; Instrumen? tal Music, $15.00; Wax and Leather Work, each, $10.00; Kindergarten, $6.00. A Nor? mall Class of Ladies in! Calisthenics will be taught at the "School House" every after? noon?terms, $1.00 per month. For Circu? lar, address JANE C. WADE, Principal. July 26, 1877 2 3 QUICK SALES SMALL PROFITS. WE keep a General Stock of Family Groceries? BACON, HAMS, LARD, DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, OROCKERY and GLASSWARE, BUGGY MATERIAL, &c, All for sale low. Give us a call, and be convinced. A. B. TOWERS & CO. July 26, 1877_2_ HARNESS! HARNESS! BARGAINS given in Buggy and Double Harness, by A. B. TOWERS & CO. Julv 20, 1876 2 GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED. Nu, \Mn\iiwiM OW is your time to buy.- We bave a FULL STOCK, and will sell everything at less than ? ? ' PANIC PRICES. We quollt few of the many Bargains offered :? Best Calicoes, 7 cents per yard'. ; Elegant White Pique, 12$ cents per yard. Splendid Victoria Lawn, 20 and 25 cents. Good Corsets, 40 cents?worth 75 cents. Swiss Muslin from 121; to 40 cents?half price. Mens'Summer Coats.at 60 cents. Good quality Suits at $8.00. Fine Dress Suits at $18.00 to $20.00. : SHOES MO HATS ALMOST GUTEN AWAY! Call aud be convinced. ARNSTEIN & ROSE, , 0 ? _ . ? ?? NEW YORK CASH STORE. Anderson, S. C, June 7, 1877._. ; ,. EVERYBODY INVITED TO INSPECT THE BEST COTTON GIN IN THE WORLD. NEW and wonderful invention.of "Revolving Head," which prevents friction of cot ion on the ends of cotton box, also prevents choking of the gin and breaking the roll. As to the construction and material used, you have only to see it to be convinced that it is the best. This is the forty-seventh year of the Daniel Pratt Gin Company'et 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 bur 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 following parties who are now using our Gin in this County: RICHARDS & WILSON, SMITH, JAMISON & CO., DR. W. L. BROYLES, L. L. GAILLARD & CO., BAYLIS SMITH. CHARLES WILLIFORD. MeCULLY & TAYLOR. THE LIVE GROCERY STORE ? OF LIGrOIISr &c HILL IS STILL AT THE FRONT. ^HE 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. GREAT CARE has been taken in SELECTING a STOCK OF GOODS that will SUIT EVERY ONE. OUR STOCK OF HATS Cannot be excelled in the City. As we buy them bythe 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 will receive prompt attention, McMAHAN, MORGAN & DAVIS, Greenville, S. C. May 10,1877 , I " 43 FURNITURE !_FURNITURE!! ANOTHER GENERAL REDUCTION IN PRICES! 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 $24.00 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. GOOD COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, hard wood, 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 Chan: made, at ninety-five cents apiece. Rocking Chairs, of the same kind, at $1.40 apiece. . These prices are no ket^h-pennies, but all my goods are at the same low figure. I have on hand a large Stock of Furniture of all Muds and description, which, will be sold cheaper than can be boughtfrom anybody else or any other place.-' Come and see TOLLY and he will do you right. HE WILL NOT, OR CANNOT BE UNDERSOLD. May 18,1876 Depot Street, TnderMn^? C. A NEW COUNT TO BE MADE, Which goes behind the Returning 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 . ? ;, . , ? Resolv ed, That if full and satisfactory returns are not made on or before the first day of April, a summons, will be filed in tne SberifFs 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 Ammonlatcdf and Acid Phosphates on hand, and will be sold on the following liberal terms: Cash, $50. Tim?, $60. Or one Ton for 500 lbs. Middling Cotton deliveredon the first of November next_ WILSON & REED, No. 7 Granite Row. NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned. Administrator of Judge Ezekiel Pickens, deceased, wilhon the 20thof Au Just next, apply to W. W. Humphreys, udge of Probate, at his office at Anderson C. H., for a Final Settlement of fils intes? tates Estate, and a final discharge from his office of Administrator of said Estate. EDWARD NOBLE, Adm'r. July ,19, 1877 , 1_ 6 -\TOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. .131 Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned, Administrator of Estate of Capt Patrick Calhoun, deceased, will, on the 20th of August next, apply to W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate, at his office at Anderson C. H., for a Final Settlement of his intestate's Estate, and a final discharge from his office of Administrator of said Estate. EDWARD NOBLE, Adm'r. July 19,1877_1 :; 6 Flour, Flour. - HEADQUARTERS for Choice Flour is at A. B. TOWERS. 1 ?VTOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. JJ% Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Alexander Noble, deceased, will, on the 20th of August next, apply to W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate, at his office at Anderson C. H.. for a Final Settlement and discharge from his office of Administrator, of said Estate. V EDWARD NOBLE, Adm'r. July 19,1877 1 6 ?VTOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. .131 Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned, Executor of the Estate of Mrs. Floride Calhoun, deceased, will on the 20th of August next, apply to W. W. Hum? phreys, Judge of Probate, at his office at Anderson C. H., for a Final Settlement and discharge from his office of Executor of said Estate. ' EDWARD NOBLE, Ex'r. July 19 1877 - , 1; 6 Boots and Shoes, IF you want to buyigoOd ehoeor hootjat low price for cash, call on A.B. TOWERS.