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an: maw ft??liptim. E. IS. MlTXKBAYi, ?f?dltor. -_ - ? ": 1 ,; 1 - THURSDAY MOB WIKA, DEO. 13, t877. BY TELEGRAPH. PASSAGE OF-.THE USURY BILL. Grand Yitiory 1er the Charl exton De* mocraey. T3?e &efcieral A?=*saS?3/ a^? th? Bonded Debt. Sjxcial Dispatch to th? Anderson Intdll?cncer. OOLVMBIA, 8. C., Dec 1% 1877. The debate on the twa ry bill closed yesterday at twelve o'clock. The vote stood seventy ?loar for and sixteen against tho bill. The bill ia virtually passed, and will become a law. The city election in Charleston result ed in a complete victory for the whole of the regular D?mocratie ticket. Maj. Sales' majority, the candidate for Mayor, is about three thousand. The election passed off quietly. Tho Bond Commission will report nexi Monday. The General Assembly is rapidly dis- i posing Sf the matter* before it, bat can not touch tho mos*, important matter until,;the Bond Commissiou reports. It is confidently believed that the bonded debt will be materially decreased when the Commiulon report. E. W. SIMPSON. The Leglalature is working at a plan for organizing the State University which provides fdr two institutions; ono for the whitea and one for the colored youths of | the State. Better spend the money in maintaining otu common schools and * bringing them opto a higher state of perfection, gentlemen. Such a disposi tion of the public mouey would do moro good and be moro acceptable to tho great majority of our people. Hon. J, B. Euatis hos been admitted to his seat as Senator from Louisiana by a Vote of 49 tc* 8. Mr. Eustis had no con testant, and there was not tho shadow of j au excuse for delaying his admission to f the Senate, except that the Radicals, with their proverbial disregard for constitution and law, wished to keep out a Democratic .uki. Tho Sonate now stands, Republi cans, 89; Democrats, 86; Judge Davis, Independent. It will stand thus until i&T?, after which the Democ-i?ta will bavo a majority. The health of Pope Pius IX still con tinues hopeless. His death ls almost | hourly looked for by his friends ano j physicians, arid yet he moy livo for weeks and even months longor. Every precaution has boen taken to conceal bb j death when it occurs until the Cardinals j can meet and install his Buccenor. This, of course, will be difficult to accomplish, and will hardly au cece d. Strong guards aro thrown around the church property to prevent pillage, and every possible step has been taken to guard against tumult, Ex-Gov. Flachback, of Louisiana, hes addressed an open letter to Gov. Nicholls resigning his place as United States Sen ator (rom that State. Congress de'dded ! lost year that Ptaoubacfc had ho placo, I md therefore ~ resignation W*A cot j necessary to relievo him of the arduous I duties and reapontdhilitiea of a Senator- j ship. We mippo:it>, however, that he has j boca reading the, accounts of Republicau officials resigning in South Carolin < Mid it has just occurred to him that this would be the raoat dignified manaor of unload ing himself of an empty honor. There ia a bill before the Legislature providing that all judges elected hereafter l'hall sorvo during good behr.cior dr for life. Thia ia a w!?o move ar.d wo hope the meyis?re ? will be adopted. Judges should bo selected with great care, from tho ablest lawyenTof the greatest expo rieucc and of tho purest character, and ' all temptation should be removed from thomby giving them the office for lifo. This would do more io purify aud elevate the judiciary , of our State than any other rneasdrc that could possibly be adopted. Thia system Is what made cur judiciary so exalted before reconstruction, and the change of lt . did much to bring it down to the plane it occupied under Radical ism. . . : . If we expect to hold the State of South Carolina Democratic to the core, wo must prepare to withstand the attacks that will ouroly be made upon us by those who ere so hungry for office' tb at they would ruin tho prosperiiy of tho whole State to ad vance their selfish ends, s If wo expect and desire a national victory for the Democratic* party, we must prepare to assist in achieving that'victory. If wo wish to keep our County truo to the glo rious record we made last year^ we munt be up and doing in thc Democratic cause. Wo can accomplish these great results only by perfect organization. Shall we hare it? Our Democratic clubs roust nnower, a thorough re-drganiaation, ant! then vic tory is aa sure aa human affairs can ever be. . ? ? :,: ? ?\ . ' The ?lection for Speaker of th? House of Bepresonfativfts resulted in tho selec tion of Hon. J. C. Sheppard, of Edgefield, owc.Hon. James L, Orr, of this County, by a caucus vote bf 45 to 85, after a great ?nany ballots. Both of the candidates were young men of fine abilities ?and had made brilliant records in their legislative career, a.-*^ our personal relations with both are sue S that we would hare rejoiced to seo either of them elected, and at the came tima we regret that either ? has been defeated. The House would have ac* cured au efficient officer by cay choice it might have made between Meatri, Shep pard and Orr. Mr. Sheppard, as the soe cesgful.'aspiran.4-, hts the congratulations of tiio entire State, and Mr. Orr has made many friends and admiren; by bb digni fied and courteous tearing throughout ww. CH ?re .canvass for tho ! Sp^kcrshlp. He did not asck.tbo .of?ke, but allowed his fri avis to use his remain connection with U after urgent requests. . The vote gl?fH\ him-was?great compliment, and be may weil feel that even in defeat he THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS ABD j MEANS. Thia important Committee ia the House of Repr?sentatives was,, by the election of Mr. Sheppard to the Speakec ship, left without a chairman, and the necessity of electing one of its members to that important and honorablo position devolved upon the remaining members of the committee. On last Friday tho committee, by a vote oi four to three, elected Capt lt. W. Simpson over Mr. C. G. Memminger, of Charleston. Many of the citizens of Charleston were anxious for the election of Mr. Memmicger, and when he was defeated, some of them could not contain their disgruntled feel ings-the correspondent of the Nt wa and (Jourier evidently being among this num ber, as be writes from Columbia as fol lows: The Wave and Means Committee, this evening, elected R. VV. Simpson chair man, in place of Mr. Sheppard, by a vote of 4 to 8. It is understood that Mr. Memminger was defeated by the opposi tion of vie up-country members. Ibis action is a great surprise, and causes con siderable unfavorable comment. The Columbia Etyi?er makes the fol lowing demolishing reply to this state ment: This is an erroneous conclusion, aa the facts will show. Tbero were present seven members, who voted ns follows: For Mr. SirapKou- J. G. Blue, Marion ; Isaac Bamberg, Barnwell ; J. li. Ferriter, Sumter; Win. Hood, Abbeville. For Mr. Memmiiiger-J. F. Ficken, Charles ton; G. .Muller, Lexington. For Mr. Blue-R. W. Simpson, Anderson. Mr. Memmiiiger was absent. As there was only one member from the section usual ly termed the up-country, who voted for Mr. Simpson, and as Mr. Memminger re ceived only two votes, it is not easily understood wherein his defeat can bo at tributed to any particular section of the State. Moreover, the choice has fal' p upon a gentleman who has been active and prominent in shaping the financial l?gislation during the past year, and, although a comparatively young man, there is no doubt that he will execute the trust reposed in him by his fellow members with singular fidelity and abili ty of so mean order, c For Mr. Memminger there is naughl but the highest respect entertained bj us, and it Itt with sincero regret that wc feel called upon to correct an error wit! which his name has been unfortunate!) connected. But it might as well bi plainly understood that the "up-country' bas certain rights, claims and privilege io tho Legislature, and an honest difier crtce of op..lion need notexcito such groa surprise among Gharlestonians, wheneve thor wishes and aspirations ore not real ixeti. It is quito apparent that, as th' Ho.Mu of Representatives was ably con duct :d by the "up-conntry" member through trying sesnss and difficult ?rob lems of statesmanship, the honor an welfare f South Carolina will not suffe by its preponderance at the presen time. ? The selection of Capt. Simpson wt eminently wise, prudent and prope He is, although comparatively a youn man, woll versed in legislation, an thoroughly understands the present ni ti atlon of our government. As a mcmbi of thc committee who took an acth part in tbs affairs of last year, ho wi entitled to receive thia honor even ovi Mr. Memminger, who hos scarcely begu to feel at homo in his now scat. -Tl friends of Mr. Memminger do him i unkindness to parade their disappoin ment before the public by attacking competent, reliable and able gentlemi j Uko Mr. Simpson, for the simple resat j that he has more friends on a particul committee than their favorite proved possess. Again it ia ir. bad taste to arraign tl up-country in KU ch an unwarranted ma cor. As the R?guter has shown, the cc respondent of the News and Courier c Uroly misstated the facts aa they ex i The up-country did not elect Mr. Sim son, but he got a majority cf thc 1: country members, and ever, if up-count votes did elect him, tho llctcs and Cb rier't correspondents ought to restra such' comment aa that wo have quot? Under our constitution and laws un u cour.lry member has the right to vote ?io pleases just as well as a low couti< member, and sooner or later it will found out that they havo tho Indepcr euee to do so. We did abo;:i sa much to redeem Soi Carolina as any other part of tho Sui and have mon of as fino ability and as good practical ?anse aa Charleston any other part of South Carolina, a yet, with the exception of the Lieut) ant-Governor and tho Clerk of the S< Qf * ..ot a single State officer bas bc tafxea from this side of Columl Charleston had the Attorney Goner aht|< and the office of Stale Treasu offered to her, and in view of these fa we do not think Anderson is getting Very much moio of the public hon than she is entitled to when an Anden tuan is elected ??s?rs2S o: 3a snittce cf Way? and Meana. Wc hope this old line of up and ? country has been abolished. Thia St is one, its interests are one, ita people one, its honor is poe, and its prosperit ono, and ail ere indivisible. Then nothing to justify tho formation of i tiona and seisms. The enlightened s timcnt of our whole people condemn si a division, and we are glad that it is for nojportioh of tho State will be prc ?d V the existence of such reeii Chai'eaton, above all other places, wc suffer moot by its revival, for in sut contest she would foil of political r and at the same time would be serioi injured commercially. We liko Chat ton, and aro desirous of seeing her p peri ty advanced, but at the same time believe that the balance of the State some claims consideration ; and they see fit to differ from the represe: tires from oor "Cit/ bj the Ses," t have' a perfect right to do so will bringing down open themselves "ni vornble comment." It^Acta HumakMM ?:*( ibo ITjj States Court for the District of Coln m has dacided the Patterson Adoeaa coi eate: in favor of Patterson, holding t he weald not allow Patterton to be hi cd over to the requisition, becauso ( Hampton was only obaylng the wishc W faction, and not tba Eov'firnierniy / Staley in calling for this official critnl Thu*, unless our State authorities ap] and baye thia decision reversed, we i hold of Patterson until i March, 1S7?. Will our people forge! fraies? We hope not. Every e should be m?dt?. to oust him froth Senate, and then consign him te the | ftentiary. It would be dishoncrabl tb? extreme to allow Patterson to es ptinithmcnS for his pasvelns. THE EUROPEAN WAR. Tue Russo-Turkish war to, to all ap- j pearanoee, drawing to a clow. TL? Ku? siana hare aot recel red any very serious check lately, though they hare lot* on* or two small fights, bat on last Sunday a desperate attack was made upon the for tified city of Plevna, aad the city was taken by the Russians after a bard and bloody fight. Osman Pasha, the Turk ish General, behaved throughout the en gagement with heroic valor, and was wounded in the struggle, lie was, how ever, compelled to surrender uncondi tionally, and his men were found to be in a starving condition from the effects of the siege. TbisleavesTurkey very much crippled, and it is probable that peace will bc made at au early day by a treaty between the contending powers. Russia offers peace without reference to England. She re quires the liberty of christiana to exercise their own belief unmolested, and to gov ern themselves, more territory for Mon tenegro, and for Russia, Kars an?.' Catoum cs fortified towen, together with freedom iu the use of tho Dardanelles. It to likely these terms will (.?j ??greed upon, as Turkey cannot afford longer to resist the hardy warriors from the North. Tho House of Representatives of this Ktate parsed a resolution instructing Sen ator Butler to present to the Sen ke r. copy of the report of the Investigating Committee, and request the iuve-nigalion of the cha.?cs therein made against Sen ator Patterson. When thia resolution reached the Senate it was referred to tho committee on Fedora! Relations and has not since been heard of. Docs this com mittee intend to "pigeon bolo" the reoo hi'?o?, and thercb;- become the defenders I and shields of Patterson ? If so, we trust an effort will be made to discharge the committee from the c ddcratlon nf the resolution and bring tho matter before the Senate. Tho rerolutlon ought to be adopted and tho report presented to the Senate. ' It would almost certainly force the expulsion of Patterson, which would give us an additional Senator from this State. There should be no relaxation of the prosecution of John J. Patterson. Any bargain, connivance or leniency which tem1! to countenance aud sustain n roan so covered with corruption would be disgraceful to tho honest nome of the State of South Carolina. Wo cannot nffcrd to palliate or condone the ofibnceB of this man, who, but e short timo ago, was rejoicing over the prospect, of "Five years mere of good stealing in South Car olina." In a test vote upon a preliminary mo tion in the United States Senate upon the bill to remonetize silver, the Senate Btood 40 to 18, in favor of the bill. This shows the great preponderance of the country to bo on the aide of the dollar of our fathers, aud indicates that tho Senate will pass tho bill even, if necessary, over on executive veto. There to no reason why the public debt should be paid in a coin dearer than the one with reference to which it was created. It looks now os if Congress intends giving tho people a little consid?ration whilo they are adjust ing the finances of thc nation. Tbs sil ver dollar is now a legal tender, bat as this denomination is not coined men cannot obtain it to pay debts with, and hence its legal tender is, to use a trite e"Tores?ion, a dead letter unon ou? stat ute books. It is a simple act of justice, as well sound financial poliev. toi return to the manufacture of silver dol lars, thereby allowing them to ga ob tained in trade for the uses to which the laws of our nation entitle them to be applied. Judge Mackey is reported os saying that Senators Gordon and Lamar express tho opinion that further proceedings against Patterson uhould now be dropped. For what reason we would like to be in formed. Certainly the fact that he voted Tor Butler's admission to tho Senate ls no reason to oxeu ) his- for his past crimes. In voting to admit Goa. Butler he only did hib duty, and no man can dtocnur.t ono good deed against, perhaps, a thou sand bad on05, st?d e^'K-cldllv whim Oin good deed to performed with the fear of speedy punishment before his eyes, as in Patterson's caso. It would bo disgraceful ia tho extremo to allow Patterson to es cape oven a prosecution, and if Senators Gordon and Lamar have so far forgotten tho proprieties of their position os to give their unsought advice apon the Pattetsoo question, it to time to hint to them that they are not charged with a censorship over the criminal courts of South Car olina. _ Our energetio and worthy neighbor, tho Hartwell Sun, scud* us the following os the result cf the recent election in that County : For Scuator, 31st District, Col. Fred. B. Hodges 217i, Rev. Thomas Crymes 1067-.Hodges' majority 1104; For Representative of Hart County, Ga., A. G. McCurry, Esq., 719, J. T. W. Vernon, Esq., 819-McCurry's majority, 400. THB MILK IN THE COCOANUT.-Tho Washington correspondent of the Net? York ?SUM, writing of events that culmi nated on Saturday, made this shrewd surmise: "For my part I do not think that the Republicans are making a se rious fight against Butler. In my judg ment, It to a manouvre for party pur poses. They wont to make all they can out of tho Hamburg massacre, and to place the Democrats in the position of farcing liutlcr to, with the aid of two purchasable carpet-baggers, without al lowing an inquiry into Butler's connec tion with that bloody affair. They see very clearly that the Senate must be Democratic fifteen months hence, and, ia the meantime, with the carpet-baggers practically controlling it now? their ma jority will always be doubtful. Hence, they want to make all the capital they can out of thia struggle, and go to the country next fall on tb* sectional issue mnA iM*rn iu i?ouse cf Repr?tes ta ii rcs. They think, tim admission under the cir cumstances will be worth ten additional members to their sido at least from the North in the next House." - It to understood that during tho Paris International Exhibition there will bo teeta made of the various methods of "righting stiecss and buildings with eieo triolty, and the relative'value of the dif ferent systems will be determined; One division of the Exhibition to to be devo ted exclusively to electricity, iithough tl ia Conceded t&et thu lig-ht affbrded by electricity to far superior to any other wise available, somr difference of opinion exists regarding the superiority of tb* several apparatus now introduced, and the comparative expense. Measure* aro to be taken to inwre the utmost impar tiality in the experiments, and the result will be anticipated with great interests* COLUMBIA CORRESPONDENCE. Ti COLUMBIA, 8. C., Dec. ll, 1677. j 1 kn. Borr?n : Ins General Aseemoly j up to thU dale bas accomplished but Ht- ( tie upon the surface. The tim eeo far has beeb taken np io d?HCC?Slag of the nu merous election? and discussing the im? portant questions interesting to tho peo ple, and u; on which the prosperity of the State depend?. There is certainly a firm determination on thr part of the members to frranule boldly with the great issues before them, and to dispose of tho business of the session as rapidly as the necessities of the case will permit. The committees all bare their hands full, und I venture the assertion that there never was assembled at Columbia a more industrious or hard-working set cf members. The heads of departments have not yet sent in their reports, consequently the estimate for next year's expenses cannot be arrived at. It is gratifying to know that all tho expenses of the government during the last year bavo been promptly met, and that there is left a surplus in the Treasury. I will state here, as it is not generally known, that the ainouut levied by this Legislature at the last fis sion was nine hundred thousand ($900,-' OOO) dollars ICM than' was expended by the Legislature during thu last session of Chamberlain's adninutration, notwith standing the fact that an amount suffi cient to pay the Interest on the entire public debt was included in tho last ses sion's assessment. The commission to investigate the pub lic debt has not y?t been able to report, but ic is reasonable to infer that a large portion of that part of the consolidated debt constructed since the war will be in validated. Whatever portion of this debt that may be invalidated, the interest col lected and now on band, that was intend ed to bo appropriated io said portion In validated, will pass to tho credit of next year's taxes, and will lessen the amount needed equal to doublo the amount of in terest so saved. Besides this the royalty derived or received from Phosphate Com panies will tench this year nearly to $100, OOO ; moro than double in amount any previous receipts from that source. The floating indebtedness was also re ferred to tho bond commission to investi gate. The last session to a great extent ignored these obligations. The commit tee not having reported, of course it is impossible to even conjecture the amount of thia class of our indebtedness. It is safe to Bay, however, that the burdon of this debt, when it has been sifted through the House, will not break a mule's back. There aro many difficult financial questions engrossing the attention of the Assembly, aud I have no hesitation ic saying that in my opinion several yean must yet elapse before all the accumu< lated rubbish of Radical corruption car be cleared away. Tho work has beet gloriously commenced, and will bi pushed vigorously, and I feel sure tho the dnyjwill certainly come, if duo dili genco be observed, when South Corolin! will be redeemed, and our financial sk; j will be as clear as is Its political sky o to-day. The most important question so far be fore the House is the bill fixing a ccrtaii rato of inters*. This btil has airead; passed the Senate. Thc distinguisher financier, Mr. C. G. Momminger, it marked yesterday that the queetion ha been as abiy discussed as any he had eve heard. I supposo you hayo heard ere thb thc Mr. Orr was defeated for the Speak* ship, and that Mr. Sheppard was electee mr. Sheppard, knowing that Gen. Wa lace would be a candidate, made prent rations in time, while Mr. Orr, to tb very last, waa loath to become a cand date, and only consented at the urgct entreaties of tho opponents of Mr. She] pord, believing os they did vast hs woul be the strongest candidate and the mo available one. . < In haste, yours eke., ' 1 R. W. SIMPSON. THE OLD AND THE NEW SPEAEEl The following is an account of tl resignation ci, Judga Wallace aa Speak of the House of Representatives, and the election of Hon. J. C. Sheppard succeed him : After colling the House to order < last Friday, Gen. Wallace said : GENTLEMEN OP THE HOUSE OF RE BBBENTATrvBS: Having been elected the office of presiding ludge. it ia prop that i should vacate thia chair and reaij roy right to a seat on the floor. I shi ?ever my relations with this House. wi unaffected regret. The members of this House Were eic ted at a time of great political agitati? throughout -the cou?ir/.- Thia Hou was one of the resulta of the suprer effort of the State to free itself from ti Klitical incubus that was crushing o Ufe. It assembled ot a moment whi men's mluds were inflamed by a degr of political excitement olmost fierce ia i character, its probable action, and the circumstances attending its m ce ti ti become en object of intense interest ai anxiety. It was met at that door by miUkiry force of the United States*the to euforce the views of those who, in vi lation of the constitution, hod und? token to judge of the qualifications a election roturas of ita members. T political excitement occasioned by tl oct ls not without its lesson. At ti moment a tremendous responsibility re ed upon this House anti ita indivtd; members. A slqgle act of violence pistol shot;-the thrust of a bavonet that lobby, where soldiers of the' Unii States and the chosen representatives the people were crowded together, wot have convulsed the country. It wot have been the signal for the comracn ment of o conflict the result of which human intelligence could forecast. Bot supresaing passionate impulse, a Sver ned by a sense of patriotic du ia House, with o fuU appreciation of responsibilities, deliberately decUaed ( iowa, of violence, and appealed to i courts cf th? S?at? and th? ?idgment of .the country. The reta ovo abundantly vindicated the wbd of its action., ThU building, now dedicated to pea ful uses, no longer echoes the inessa tread of the soldier. I have sat here i challenged as Speaker. Political exci ment bas subsided. Law reigns ra pr? throughout the State. Hone aro beac lt? protecting care j none above the ret of its avenging newer. The doors of templos Staad ravitiagly open lo ev tjtisen who bas a right to enforce or irjarf to redress. Vigor and oficial tejpHy characterize the adminUtratioe ?Soil?. ThU General Assembly U in full tldoof reformatory legislation. ( people, ?esr hopeful and consent, chi rally bend to honest toil to build op tl own chattered fortunes and the weal tb tho State. These changes have been so rapid :l?:M?V^:?i ' ;??? ^ . T^-OTa-mr***' "?' ' 1.", ire so near these great event?-that vre < ?annot fully realize their magnitude. ' But aa vie move forward, surrounded by- < :iio benefits and advantages that have < ?een wrested from reluctant hands, and i he facts of the struggle drift away, they i ?ill be rbarply defined iu the past, and i je considered" by tbe patriot with the i pleasure that belongs to the contempla- < Jon of perils past, and studied by the itatesuian as objects from which lessons >f experience and wisdom inay be j learned. And, gentlemen, while from the bot tom of our hearts we celebrate and praise '.hose of our citizens who were notably :onspicuous in achieving these auspicious result*, let ua not forget that mau who, as President of the United States, ordered the soldiery of thc United States to bo removed from this capitol, and who by that act proved that in great emergencies hs was capable of great action, and t hat when occasion demanded he could sink the partisan in the patriot, and adminis ter tue function? of his great office in the spirit of the fathers of tue republic Associated with you through the trying svents to which I have alluded, I shall part from this il ouse with regret. Those avente bave kindled in my breast feelings ii friendship and comradethip that will live os long as I live. The duty of pre siding over your deliberations waa made saay and a pleasure by your uniform sourtesy and consideration. For all this I heartily thank you. And noa' I invoke the continued care of a superintending Providence over yjur deliberation:] and iver al! the affairs of cur State. Having concluded bis remark?, he re floated Air. C. G. Mern minger, of L'hurle iton, to iv. ko the chair. Mr. Memminger, on taking the chair, laid : "Tbe speaker of the House having resigned his position, what is tho pleas ure of tho House as to the order of busi ness ?"' Whereupon Mr. Ball, of Charleston, a fie red a resolution thanking Hon. YV. H. Wallace for the uniformly courteous ind able manner in which he had per formed the arduous and trying duties of Iiis position. Mr. Aldrich arose to second the reso lution, and expressed his sentiments in the following feeling words : My feelings will not permit me to allow tho resolu tion to be put without expressing my en tire concurrence in it. While it robs us jf an able and impartial presiding officer, i trusted friend and benefactor, it may be converted into a lasting good to the House and all thc people of South Caro lina. When wo were passing through tho terrible ordeal, which he so eloquent ly depicted, I honestly believe that, had xny other member cf thia House occupied bi? seat, the halls of this capital would have been deluged in blood. His pru ience, his indomitable courage? his un flagging energy and industry, his manly behavior, and Iiis gentlemanly and cour teous bearing, endeared bim to every member of this House, and caused him to be honored throughout the State. We have happily escaped all the calamities which threatened us. He has been ele vated to a higher place of usefulness. The State has gained and we have'lost by bia elevation. I n?k that whatever of unkindness, of bickering, of bad feeling there still remains in the breasts of any of ua, may be dissipated, and that here after We may go forward with an unbroken front, working for the prosperity of our beloved State. This will bu the highest [iriza we can possibly render to our recent cador. The resolution was then put and unan imously adopted. Mr. Buist moved that the Houso non pro into an election for Speaker. The motion was put and carried, and the Chair announced that nominationi were in order. Mr. Buist arose and said : I have th< honor to present as a candidate for waa I deem the exalted position of Speaker o the House the name of the Hon. John C Sheppard, of Edgefield, one of the bon orea Representatives on this floor of tin banner county of South Carolina ; illus trat ed at nil times io the history of ou great and common? country as bavinj nurtured and reared some of the most dis tinguishsd "taos that added lustre the pages of Its brilliant hintory. I wi! not undertake to recite to this House th eminent services rendered io ibo Stat by him ; they are within the kuowledg of every member, and the people hav been convinced that of him they cai truly and sincerely cay, "Well done, tho' good and faithful servant." Suffice it t a*y that he is recognized by our constil uency as one among tho number of Cai dina's noble sons whose character, enei gy and untiring devotion in the recen post has enabled her to rise from he ashes like a pheonix and march forth s a triumphal conqueror. I present him t you with peculiur pride as a young so ji Carolina-the youngest, I believe, i her history, ever nominated for so illui trlous a position. Let theresult of you ballot to-day mark tho dawn of an er of peace and harmony in this Stab And may it be an incentivo to the yout of this commonwealth to cultivate th: ambition "from which all growth of nc bleuess proceeds." Ia the abiding cot Silence of his professions, every gift esset Liai to the discharge of the delicate an arduous duties of the office, nnd with th abiding hope that he will fulfill in th highest manner your most sanguiue ei pectations, I have the honor to subm nis nam?. The roll was then called and the fo towing result announced : Whole numb* of votes cast, 104 ; necessary to a choici 58 ; John C. Sheppard, 104. The 8peaker, therefore, stated that M John C. Sheppard bad been unanimonsl elected a J Speaker of the House of Rei. resentatives. Mr. Aldrich moved that uommiitec of three be appointed to it form Mr. Sheppard of his election an ?sndaet him to tho chair. Th*r frhairman appointed the followin persons : Messrs. Aldrich, Simonton an L)rr, who immediately left the hall an proceeded to execute their mission. 1 \ ?u.? minutes they returned with tl lowly-elected Speaker, and the quartet iscended the stand, and Mr. Robert Ali rich, tho chairman, said : ?Tho committeo appointed to inform M Sheppard of his election and conduct hi to his seat take great pleasure ia announ Ins that they have performed the da intrusted to thesi. Mr. Memminger then addressed tl new presiding officer aa follows: "Mr. Sheppard, I have the pleasure ir.noonee that you have been nnanimou ly elected as the presiding officer of tl Bouse. In making this announcement feel authorised, as the organ of tl Bouse, to say to you that they high ippreciate the distinguished servie which yon have rendered to the Stai ind I feel confident that you will, wi unquestioned ability and integrity, d ?thargo the duties ot this office/' Chief Justice Willard ascended ti ?tend and administered to Mr. Sheppa the oath of office io a most solemn ma aer. the members the while standii arith uncovered heads. Speaks? Sheppard ce taki~? fem possession cf the chair, delivered a ve beautiful and impressive address, vhich the following is only ? a synopsi GENTLEMEN or tax HOUSE OP RE EIBBBHTATIVSS: In venturing to enl ipop. the discbatge of the duties of t >f3ce to which you have called mo, I < >ppreseed with the obligations you ha placed upon rae. Bet A waa encourag >y the hearty and generous support whi I am ?ure you will accord to me, and ny firm determination to discharge fee duties pertaining to tho petition he very best of my ability. Io dei io. I will bo governed by the exam; ind rulings of my distinguished predo or, who, by his firm but courteous a tonsiderato besting, won the respect a admiration of every member of thia bot om coo (? nt to follow in his footsie eellng that bia decisions are the sai '.rtterioa by which to shape my ead? >r?. I know that many vexed questions rill ariao which will deinasd th* ?not* j lUpaaaionate and careful considerai'ion j >n the part of you? priding offlc?T ; but I f you, aa I feel abused yen will, give ne the kiod assistance which you have vi ways giren to your former chairman, I hall not despair of accomplishing the >bject for which you have elected aie. Gentlemen, permit mc, in conclusion, o say that I sincerely thank you for the ;reat honor you havo conferred upou no._ - The Princess of Wales at a London heatre is thus described : "lier face is sxceedingly gentle and pretty, and .-he imiles as frequently as a school girl ; yet Kcasiunally a nervous and anxious ex pression flits across her countenance, aa f sbe were enduring sudden and acute jain. lier hair is of a pretty chestnut jrown. and ia very skilfully dressed in a ityle that was invented for her and for a ong time worn by no one but her. A urge ?also piece covers the whole top of lead, and from the forehead backward is .?no mass of tiny curls and dainty puffs ; tt the back tbe usual plaits or puna finish be coiffure." SALE OF CHOSES IN ACTION. Tbs undersigned hereby gives notice hat he v. Ml sell the choses in action belong ng to the estate of H. B. ARNOLD, du roased, by order of the Probate Court, on Monday, the 31st day of December, W77, at L. T. ARNo?D^Adm'r. Dec 13,1877_22_3_ ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. All persona having demands against lie Estate of the late '.?ilium Shearer, de posed, are hereby required to present them vi thin the time preset; bed by lav.* or their ?talma will be barred. The claims may be landed in to Joseph N. Drown, our Attor ley. A. C. DOBBINS, Adm'r., MARTHA A. bHEARER, AdnVx. Dw 13, 1877_22_3_ TO BENT ! AGOOD and convenient DWELLINO HOUBB, containing eight rooms, vith all necessary out-buildings, good gar len Bpot, fine orchard, and small Farm, if lc: ired, convenient to the Collegiate Insti nto. For further particulars epply to W. H. NARDIN. Dec 13, 1877 22 2 STOLEN ! FROM tho subscriber, at Belton, 8. C., on the night of the 3rd instant, one lark bay HORSE, about ll years old-tbs loree was small, or rather on the pony or der-and had a saddle and bridle on. Any information thankfully received. O. B. TELFORD, Belton, 8. C. Dec 13, 1877_22_4 Receiver's Notice. "VfOTICE ls hereby given that tho under -L% signed will make a settlement of the Estate of Snow & Langston on tho 16th January next. All claims presented must bu sworn to. J. li. TRIBBLE, Receiver. Dec 13,1.877_22_4 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AHDEUSON Cour rr. Dy IF. W. Humphreys, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, Fleetwood Clinkscales has applied to mo to grant him letters of ] administration on the Estate and effects of Mrs. Margaret (Tor, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all kindred and creditors of the said Margaret Cox, deceased, to be and ap pear before me in Court of Probate, to bo hold at Anderson Court House, on Friday, 28th day December, 1877. after pub lication horool, to show cause, if any they have, why tho said administration should not bo granted. Oivon under my hand, this 8th day of December, 1877. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Dec 13, 1877_22_ 2? r (trill u?iu Mills for B?l?O. IOFFER foraale my Farm, lying on the road from Orrvillo to Pendleton, ten miles from Anderson, and equally distant from Pendleton, Wiiliamston and Belton, containing 259 acres-about 40 acres in orig inal forest, and 16 acres bottom-on Jones creek, ballance in cultivation and pine land, designated as home tract, and on which ia a good dwelling house and all necessary ont ullding8. Also, the Mill Tract, containing one hundred (100) acres, with 82 feet fall, 28 feet water wheel. 50 inch Disston's circular saw, a grist mill, a 60 . saw revolving feed Pr&U gin and eont?e?ircf. ami & Van V? inkle cotton press, all propelled ?>y water. For particulars call on, or addrr=, T 1? OUITtI Andmon C. H.~?.'o. Dec 13, 1877_22_3= Fair Flay High School, SaA^E ssa Fsa*?-?. -o miHS Institution will open ot Fair Tlay, I Oconeo County, six miles from Town vllle, on tho FIRST MONDAY in JANU ARY, 1878, and continue during a full ses sion of t*n months. Every facility will bo offered to students to obtain a thorough education. Tuition aa low os other first-class institutions. A first-class Music Teacher will furn bb lessons to those students desiring them. Parents wishing to obtain fart her infor mation will please apply to the Board of j Trustees, or to W. P. CALHOUN, Principal, Fair.PLw, 8. C. Dec 13, 1877_22_ 3 NEW CONFECTIONERY! POPULAR GOODS. THE undersigned having opened, a fresh' and complete Hue of OONF&O&IOJX.EraiTCS, Juch os Caadles?, Retains, Bnwsaas, Q**rasre*, dee.? Together with the beat branda of Ci tara, and a fino lot of Toya and Fancy Articles, tnd many other things, respectfully invite hs visita of the trading public and a share >f patronage. Our goods ora nice, fresh and ?heap. They will certainly please you. We uso receive FRESH OYSTERS regularly. SlaOAtf & CO., Under Store of B. F. Cray ton A Sons. Dec 13, 1877_22_3m Notice to Contractors. PURSUANT to Seciion 5, A. A. No. 240, JL approved Juno 7, 1877, the County 3ommt6.sionnrs of Anderson County will et out tSa BniLDINO OF THE LINE I FENCES between Abbeville and Anderson bounties, and between tho Townships adop ;ing and those rejecting tho proposed change n the Fence Law, on the upper side of the bounty. The Fences will bo let ont In sections of me niHe, and all sections not contracted for ... .1. - iCil. ?..._ni h.- . -* * - .1 _ . - -j - v. ... ..iiMoij, TC... .re re* m* ?uv ?v at bidder. Parties living near and contiguous to tho ines can make arrangements with tue Com misioners for erecting Fences and Gates ?hore necessary, and for the maintaining >f the same for a period of three years. The Commissioners reserve the right to ttfectany or all blda. Written proposals :an be sent in to the Clerk of th? Board. O. H. P. PANT, SAMUEL BROWNE, JOHN C. GANTT, County Commissioners. _ J. L. Tai B ELK, ClerkC. C. iroc ia, loft '22 ? BUSTED! WITH a asses tor or WATCHES, CLOCKS, AMD Which must be sold In Thirty Days. rABIES' and Gents' Fine Gold 8tcr? -? winding Weich? fruin *30 to $100. Solid Silver, Double Case, Full Jewelled nevera, $11. I haye just received m fine stock of Jowol y for tho holiday*, swat me for selection, rhlch will not ba ?o completo after the 28th f December. I can afford to sell very low. twill pay yon to cell and see it. J. A. DANIELS. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF Taiuabl? ?teal Estate! IOFFER At ?private salt, at one-half oi its appraised val ne. TVfV TRACTS OF LAND. One containing 248 acre:, two miles from Walhalla Depot, and ?ix mile? from Seneca City, valued at $7.09 per acre, and the otha containing 120$ acra, adjoining the former, valued at 16.00 per ocre All of both Tracta in native fore?*, excepl about twenty ocrea of the former, whicl: has been recently cleared. Bold to atop interest in the Banks at Au deraon and Walhalla. If not previously sold, thc Landa will tx offered nt auction' et WALHALLA oi SA LED A Y in JANUARY next. TxKJ?.v-Half Cash-balance at one yea with Interest from date. J. J NORTON. Trustee. Walhalla, 8. C., Dec. 13, 1877. 22-3 SHERIFFS SALE. STATK or SOUTH CAROLINA, . > Anderson Coanty. I Ixx the Probate Court Margaret E. Russell and Mary Jane Pei kins, Plaintiffs, against Thomas O. M< Dowell, Jesse C. McDowell and Georg Washington McDowell, Defendants. BY virtue of an order to me directed b W. W. Humphreyi. Judge of Proba! for the County of Anderson, a.id State afon zaidL I will expose to sale on the FIRS MONDAY in JANUARY next, (1878). i Anderson O'.rt Houye, 8. C., the fi >i lo win tract of La : i *a-vit: . ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, Containing sixty-five, acres, more or lc* bounded by the Tract assigned In the pn oeeding, laud of Robert Campbell, Lew 8mith and others. Terms of ?kilt-One-third of the pureba money in sash, and the remainder on a ere it of twelve months, with interest from di of sale, tho purchaser to give bond, and least two good securities, together with mortgage of the premises to secure the pa chase money. Purchaser to pay extra t all necessary papers and titles. JAMES ii. MCCONNELL, Sheri?" Anderson County. Dec 13, 1877 22_4 SHERIFFS SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AHOKKSOM CODHI Ju the Probate Court. Mrs. Margaret Clmksoalos and Mrs. Eli bet li BK -\zeulo, va. G. W. Cox. BY virtue of an order to me directed frc W. W. Humphreys, Judge of Prob for Anderson County, and State aforosait will expose to saleon the FIRST MOND./ in JANUARY next (1878) the follow! tract of land, to wit: ONE TRACT OF LAND, situate in Honea Path Township, couta ing one hundred and forty (140) acres, ni or less, adjoining lands ol O. W. Cox, C. Brown and others. Sold us the real esl of Mrs. Margaret Cox. Terms of Sale- One-third of the purch money in cash, tho residuo on a crcdi twelve mont hy, with interest from day sale, thc purchaser to give bond with g< security, with a mortgage of tlx* premise secure the purchase money. Purchase pay extra for all necessary papers. JAMES ii. MCCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson Count' ? Dec 13, 1877_22_4 SHERIFFS SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AHDEESOH COUKT In th: Probate Court. Ammans Duncan, Harriet E. Hamnu Nancy C. Brasawell, Plaintiff, aga Judge Whittier Poorc, Milton Poore Anna Poore. . TJY virtue of on order to me directei tj W. W. Humphreys, Judge of Pro for the County of Anderson, and S tato al said, I will expose to sale on the Fl MONDAY in JANUARY next, (1878 Anderson Court House, S. C., the folloi tract of Land, to wit : ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing eighty (80) acres, moro or bounded by land of A. J. Stringer, Nc Poore, John J: Mattison, Sallie V. Mc. tar and William Stone. Sold for parti among the heirs of John B. Poore? do ed. Turras of Sale-One-half cash ; thc mainder on a credit of twelve months, internet from day of sale-purchaser to i bond and security, together with a c gage of the premises to monro tho pc money. Purchaser to pay extra for ai ~00~' *~?AMES H. MCCONNELL, 8heriff Anderson Coun Dec 13,1877 _22_; Delinquent TUmi Sal ANDERSON TOWNSHIP. Brown, Samuel, Jr.. 1 building, 1 'Brd"rs, Maggies., ? building, 1 lo White, Andrew, 1 building, 1 lot, BELTON TOWNSHIP. Davenport, 15. B., 1 building, 1 lot BROADWAY TOWNSHIP. Major, D. N., 86 acres. DARK CORNER TOWNSHIP Joel B. Newton, 50 acres. FORK TOWNSHIP. Coats, John, 165 aerea. Perry, Solomon, 1 building, 1 lot. HALL TOWNSHIP. Barksdalo, Allen 8., 200 acres. Hall, N ailey, SO ?.crss. McAUstor, Mary J., 100 acres, 1 bal MoAJistor, B. A., 87 acres. Bozoman, Sarah E., 160 acres. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP. Campbell & Smith, 136 acres. Stott. Drayton M., 00 acree. Webb, Dudley H., 60 acree. MART?N TOWNSHIP. Parka dc MeCurry, 260 acree. Thompson, Twine, 40 acres. . PENDLETON TOWNSHIP, Brown, Charles B., 30 acres. SAVANNAH TOWNSHIP. Earle, Elias J., 885 acres, 1 bnildi . Gregg ?fe Howln, 278 acres. .. VARENNES TOWNSHIP. Hammond, Elizabeth, 2 acree, 1 bi Masters A Crawford, White, Joseph C.. 2 aerea. Brown, Samuel, Jr., ll acres. Terrill, Elias, 1 aero. BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD C TwO buildings and 1 lot, fur the 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875 and 1870. ADDITIONAL RETURNS. Long, James. (Pendleton) 120 acr MeAllster, Mary J., (Hali) 103 am Cox, John, Adm'r. of W. G. Coi tato, (Savannah) 82 acres. Sadler, Lucinda, (Savannah) 66 Wamley, James, (Martin) 80 ac? Palmer, Madison, (Fork) 30 acres Gentry, William J., (Yarannes) 41 NOTICE is hereby given tba whole of tho several Parcels, and parts of Lots of Real Estai scribed is the nreoed!s<* Usf or so thereof as w?T be necessary to pa Tax on. Penalti ni and Assos&ments < ed thereon, will be aold by tho Tre; of Anderson County, South Carol! his office In said County, on MOM Slat DAY OP DECEMBER, . 1SYT, unless said taxos, assessmon penalties be pata Deroro that time such aale will be continued from i day until all of said parcels, lot parts of lota bf Real Estate shall c or offered Ihr sale. T. J. PICKEN! Auditor of Andorson Cou Dee la, 1877 22 I TAKE ?HEAT PLEASURE IN OFF TO THE TRADING PUBLIC A Vartr Larfffl and Wall fia -, -?f - ; . STOCK OF SADDLES AND KARN At Prices ea Lew Eva? aa Kt York ai Kei-??. VAKDRY McBBI tala Street, . Greenville, Next door to the Sign' or the Large Prc 18,1877 Iq __ ) TO THE PUBLIC. fpilE pictures v,aich wt can nov r~. ?"?'P???e all of our patrons. ? tnfc?ie ?er time will be spared by us pMeavor to give universal aatislactKM .a J- B. MAXWEL HWIAT* Na4BrickRi TKE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. /1?1FTVT1 wr ?li?JAS/MRJiVk COURT OF COMMON PJL IS AR, A. B. Holland, Plaintiff. ogahwt A. 3ere/ Holland, Defendant.-Clpy ?aim wo*.-? /ur Monty Demand-Complaint Served. TO A. BEREY HOLLAND, ^Defendant tn (lib action. "ViTOU are hereby gu tnnioued and required JL to answer th* cotiiplaiuc in thu ac tion, of which a cjpy ii herewith served u\>ov you, and to serve a copy of your an? ewer to the said complaint on tho subscrib ers at their office, at Anderson C. H., S. C.. within twenty days after the service of this summons on you, exclusivo of the day of scrvlce. If you fail to answer this complaint within tho time aforesaid, the plaintiff will take Judgment against yon for the Boin of One Hundred Dollars, with interests the rat? of seven ps* centum per ah&um front the twenty-seventh day of December, one thou sand eight hundred and seveutv-slx; and also for the sum of Ono Hundred Dollars, with interest thereon st tho rots or* ten per centum per annum from the second day of November, A- D., D.76, and costs. Dated Anderson O. H., 8. C., December 7th, 1877. [L. s.] Jon? W. DAHIXIS, o. c. p. MURRAY tt MU KRAY, Flair.'.l?'s Attorneys. To ?'x D?fendant, A. JJ-ney Holland : You will take uotico that tha summons sud complaint herein were riled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Anderson County, and Statu aforesaid, on the 8th day of December, 1877, and that a warrant^ of attachment was duly issued against your land, and all other property in sa<d County, and levied thereon; and vito object of this action ie to hold your asid property, and apply tive proceeds tiisieof to the payment of the judgment Biked for'iu said complaint. MURRAY A MURRAY, Plaintiffs Attorneys, Doc 13, 1877 22 0 STATE OP 80TJTH CAE0LL8A, COUNTY OF ANDEEUOK. COURT Ot? COMMON PJLISA8* IL T. Elrod, Plaintiff, against A. 3crcy Hol land, Defendant.-0>py Summon? for Money Demand-Complaint Sent-J. TO A. BEREY HOLLAND, Defendant in this action; ?yoi! are hereby summoned and required JL to answer the complaint in this ac tion, of which er copy in herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your an swer to tho said Compliant on the ?ubscri bera at their office, at Anderson Court House, S. C., within twenty days after the service of this summons on you, exclusive of tho day of service. If you fail to answer this complaint with in the time aforesaid, tho plaintiff will take judgment against yon for tho sum of five hundred and forty-nine < ?Hers and eighty nine cents, with interest at the rate of seven per centum per annum from the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven and costs. Dated Anderson C. H., S. C., December 7th, A. D., W7. . fi., H.] JOUR W. DANIELS, C. c. r. MURRAY & MURRAY, Plaintiffs Attorneys. To the Defendant, A. Bcrey Holland : ' You will take notice that-the;summons and complaint herein were Sled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Anderson County, and State aforesaid, on thc 8th day of December, 1877, and that a warrant of attachment was dui?-toned against your land, und all other property in said Count ""j and levied th-r?c:i ; and thc object of Ods action is to hold, your said property, and apply tho proceeds thereof to the payment of the judgment asked fbi-in said complaint. MURRAY & MURRAY, Plaintifi'B Attorneys. Dec 13,1877 22 0 EXECUTORS' SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS. XjtTE Will *tti ?A ttin^hteh#*t bidder, nn TV TUESDAY, the.l8fJs dav of bk CEMRER next, at Ibo late, r?sidence of Mrs. Stephen JUaaret, deceased, near Fair Play, ali the Heal and Personal Property belonging to the Estate of Stephen. Maret, deceased. The Real Estate co nais tu of two Tracts of Land, as follows : Tract No. ll OT the Homestead,'contain ing by plat of samo 222 acres, adjoining tho lots of the Town of Pair Play,' on which is a comfortable dwelliug, and about forty acres of land in cultivation, well suited for cotton, corn and wheat, ' Treefc No. 2. eoretainlr?? fey- jUat. sf Mme 152 acres, more or leas, lying'o? Beaverdsrn Creek, adjoining thc home tract. On thia tract about twenty acres of good bottom land is opened and in cultivation, but no buildings. Purchaser to have possession by January 1st. 1873. A plat of thaso landa will bo exhibited on day of side. Also, at the enuc time and place a small lot of Personalty, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, a small stock of Hogs, some rent Com, Ac., Ac TERMS OF SALE. For the Real Estate twelve months cred it, with note and good security and a Mon gaga of tho premises, if deemed necessary, with interest at 7 per cent, from dais. For tho Personalty-for all sums under five dollars cash, and for all sums over five dollars a credit of twelve months, with note and good security, with interest from date. CLEVELAND HARET, I ANDREW J. MARET,! ifix?OTtora Nov 28,1S77_ 20 3 J.ltS. CLARK, MER?HAKT TAILOR, ?DEBSON, 8. C., WI LL l^e pleased to receive the patron asQpfiiaa nubile at ble rooms ov<r BARR dc SLANT'S STORE, on Granito Row. wheri ho Is prepared to do < TTINO and MAKI!O at the most reasonable rates, and in tho litest styles. . He also seeps on band a full lino of SAMPLES ?om which his customers may i select, and ?ill order for them at a very I small per cant, on tho original cost. Ho respectfully requests persons wishing Suits, or parta of a Suit, to call and procure his prices before iurchnainn. Nov 22,187? ' p ; Ita A Spbndld Opportunity ta BUY! A BUGGY. FOR tba mxt thirty days we will offer oar entifc stock of Buggies at COST for tho CASBl or we will sell them on timo at very Low Pices for approved Notes. Our Buggies Ire now well known through out the auTcn-'Mng country, and any ons ?ho m>5 Wish \p perchase a Boggy may be assured that thoN wit> consult the? own in tc rest by calling\n us while we extend this favorable offer. I Wo will do ymk Repair Work lewer than ever, and guaran tie our workmanship, REID A STEPHENS; Main Street, south of Public Square, Dee 6,1877 _\ 12 Sm 'Atmt?oi?. WILL be sold kt Pendleton, December 16th, 1877,Bt public outcry,-* Ono Horse, pur Mules, ^%? Ono jfoke Steers, Ono DoubloBuggy and Harne?, . One Single ?ugjry a?d Harneas, One two-li arse Wagon and Harness. Terms essy. ' P. H. E. SLOAN. Doc 0,1877 21 _a YOTJB PICTURE ! BRMEMBER that X received a Silver Medal for tho Pietnrea axhlbUad Oom my Gallery at the last Anderson Fair, wo are getting a great deal of work to do, and Capt. Wren'? pictures give universal satfa fcction. Every one should take advantage of tho opportunity now offered them. . ? J. D. MAXWELL, No. 4 Brick Bange. Nov 20, 18TT_' l^f OirlCE of FINAL SETTLEMENT. Tho undersigned, Admiui-trator of eui day or January, 1*70, appxy tn ? . T . I Humphreys, Judga of Probate, for rf Final ScUlcmeutof said Batate, and a wmargo thcrcftom. , M. Lu KENNEDY, Avm'r. Den 6,1877 _2L_r-^ Every Week! WE ar? receiving additions to our large Stock of General Merchandise, vh^we Will sell low foresail. Ci? us a call before you buy. A. B. TOWERS A CO, Dto tl 1877 21