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THE INTELLIGENCER. LOCAL, MATTERS. REDUCTION IN PRICE. $1.50 PER" YEAR. In view of the fact that everything is ' now much cheaper than it has been in the past, we have decided to furnish our subscribers with the Intelligencer at One Dollar and Fifty Cents a year, if paid in advance, or Two Dollars if paid at the end of the year. In doing this we do not intend to reduce the size of our paper, nor to pay less at? tention to it, but will endeavor to make it better than it has been heretofore, and hope to receive Jarge additions to our subscription list. "We ought to have at least twenty-five hundred readers in An? derson County, and hope that our friends will help us to secure that number very soon. In making this change in price, we have put the paper down to the lowest possible margin, and must have the money in advance. We could not afford to publish at this price upon any other plan. We hope all of our subscribers will at once come in and pay up their arrearages-and renew at our reduced rates for another year. The following gentle? men are our authorized agents, and pay? ments made to them will be accredited by us: Pendleton?Dr. P. H. E. Sloan. Equality?John M. Glenn. Belton?Jas. W. Poore. Hanta Path?M. T. Elgin. Perdition Factory?H. P. Sittou. BRIEF MENTION. ; The exercises of Sandy Springs Academy will be resumed on the first Monday in January instant. ; ' . Parents who desire to obtain the benefit of the public school fund for their children, shonld start them as soon aa possible, so as j&'I to receive all the allowance they can from the school fund before it is exhausted. 3p? There will be/a regular communication of Belton Lodge No. 130, A. F. M., on Thurs? day, the 3rd day of Januar}' instand, at 10 o'clock a. m. The members are earnestly requested to attend, as there will be busi? ness of importance to transact. _--JJje pound party given by the members of Anderson Division, Sons of Temperance, on lasftThn^sday evening was one of the most enjoyable occasions of the- holidays. A large number of persons were present, and every one seemed to enjoy the evening very much. So far as edibles were con? cerned there was the greatest variety and quantity. The-following officers were duly installed for Union Grove Division of Sons of Tem? perance on last Friday by Grand Worthy Patriarch E. B. Murray and Grand Scribe L. P.Smith: E. M. Snipes, W. P.; Miss J. M. Harris, W. A.; Jefferson Kay, R. S.; Miss C. A. Broom, A R. S.; R. A. Drake, F. S.; W. E. McConnell, Treas.; J. A. Lof tis, Chap.; Miss S. S. Bowland, C.; W. H. Ellison, A. C; Miss J. M. Drake, I. S.; D. C. McConnell, 0. S. After the installa? tion addresses were made by the installing officers. At the meeting of Anderson Division No. 1, Sons of Temperance, on last Thnrsday, 27th ultimo, the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing quarter, viz.: Rev. W. H. Strickland, W. P.'; James M. Payne, W. A.; T. C. Logon, R. S.; Miss Rebecca Wilson, A.B.S.; C. W. Webb, F. S.; A. S. Todd, Treas.; Rev. D. E. Frierson, Chap.; W. D. Maroney, Con.; Miss Nora Hubbard, A. C.; Miss AHce Catlett, L S.; Dr. R.F. Divver, O. S.; Jom>M. Hubbard, P. W. P.; R. N. White, Librarian, Miss Victoria Catlett, Assistant Librarian. The following officers were installed for Bowlan Green Grange by Mr. W. W. Rus? sell, Master of Pomona Grange, assisted by Mr. L. E. Campbell: E. M. Snipes, Worthy Master; Hugh Mahaffey, Overseer; M. E. Mitchell, Lecturer; J. L. Hay nie, Steward; Dr. J. G. Knight, Asst. Steward; A. Garrett, Chaplain; A. D. Bowlan, Treasurer; D. C. McConnell, Secretary; W. W. Bratcher, Gatekeeper; Mrs. N. King,.Ceres; MissS. 5s&^jBewlan, Pomona; Mrs. L. E. Garrett, Flora; Miss J. M. Harris, Lady Assistant Steward. The installation was public, and the installing officer made an extensive ad? dress upon the Grange, its workings and its results. At the regular meeting of Deep Creek Grange, No. 251. held December 22nd, 1877, the following named persons were elected to serve as officers for the ensuing year: W. T. McGill, Worthy Master; A. B. Bowden, Overseer; S.N.Brown, Lecturer; A. Bolt, Steward; James 0. Moore, Asst. Steward; A>P. Quales, Chaplain; S. L. Eskew, Treas? urer; J. L. Jolly, Secretary; W. A.McGill, Gatekeeper; Mrs. J. D. Reeves, Ceres; Mrs. E. C. McGill, Pomona; Mrs. M. J. Smith, Flora; Mrs. M. A. McGill, Lady Assistant Steward. Delegates to Pomona Grange, Wm. Davis, S. L. Eskew-and J. L. Jolly. The installation will take place at the regu? lar meeting on Saturday the 26th inst. We regret to announce the death of Mr. D. J. Tucker, Sr., a respected citizen of this County, which occurred at bis residence some eighteen miles south of this place, on Saturday, the 29th of December last. Mr. Tucker had been in feeble health for some years past, and was at the time of his death in the 84th year of his age. His remains . were interred in First Creek Church Yard, after appropriate and solemn funeral ser? vices, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends of the deceased. Mr. Tucker was for many years a member of Rocky River Baptist Church, and up to the time of his failure in health was prominent in the affairs of his church and a useful citi? zen to the community in which he lived. He leaves behind him a number of relatives, Who, who with many friends, will long cherish his memory. The Tournament at Slabtown did not CJmeoff on the 25th of December last as anticipated, but on last Monday the Knights rode atPiercetown, as follows: M. Berry Williams, Knight of Piercetown; G. W. Russell, Knight of Mohawk Yale; Monroe Martin, Knight of Six and Twenty; Thos. Guyton, Knight of Beaverdam; E. M. Duck worth, Knight of Orrville; E. C. Jam? ison, Knight of Grange; B. F. Duckworth, Knight of Good Templars; B. F. Smith, Knight of 81abtown; A. C. Williams, Knight Of Williamston ; W. D. Glenn, Knight of Hampton Rangers; F. M. Welborn, Knight of Piednfont; Wm. Tucker, Knight of Hope well; D.D. Tncker, Knight of Malta; D. A. Muliikin, Knight of the Wild Arab. In the contest Mr. Thos. Guyton took nine rings, Mr. W. D. Glenn eight rings, Mr. D. D. Tucker seven rings, Mr. M. Berry Wil? liams six rings, and being ahead of their competitors, won the honors of the day, and crowned the Queen and Maids of Honor as follows: Mr. Guyton crowned Miss Lizzie Smith Queen of Love of Beauty, Mr. Glenn crowned Miss Bessie Barr lit Maid of Honor, Mr. D. D. Tucker, crowned Miss Bettie Jam? ison 2d Maid of Honor, and Mr. Williams crowned Miss Ida Watson 3d Maid of Honor. The day was a very pleasant one, and will long be remembered by those present. POLL TAX. Persons who have not paid the poll tax will be proceeded against before a Trial Jus? tice as for misdemeanor, and are subject to imprisonment. The County Treasurer, Mr. Moore, is ordered to commence these pro? ceedings at once, and hence he will have no discretion, but must obey orders. Parties who have not paid their poll tax should at? tend to it immediately. COW LAW. We are requested by the town authorities to state that from and after this date the ordinance to prevent cows from running at lurge upon the public square and its vicinity will be rigidly enforced. The new fence law also prohibits stock from running at large, and our citizents had better heed this warn? ing and thereby save trouble and expense. JAIL EEPORT. The following is the report of prisoners committed to the Anderson Jail, conimenc in'r/m December 12th, lS7t>, and ending on ?Llr31st day of December, 1877: Number received.118 Number discharged.108 Number on hand.10 During the period named nine persons have been sent to the Lunatic Asylum from this County and five to the Penitentiary, JAS. H. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. STAFF APPOINTMENTS. Gen. W. W. Humphreys has appointed the following Staff Officers for the Tenth Brigade, Third Division of Cavalry, of the State Militia, with the rank of Major: E. B. Murray, Adjutant General. P. K. McCully, Inspector General. J. Pink Peed, Jr., Ordnance Officer. J. A. Brock, Paymaster General. Dr. R. F. Divver, Surgeon. A. S. Todd, Engineer. Also the following Staff Officers wish the rank of Captain: Dr. M. C. Parker, Assistant Surgeon. T. C. Ligon, Aid De Camp. J. Reese Fant, Aid De Camp. Joseph J. Fretwell, Aid De Camp. This brigade has not been organized yet, but will probably be composed of the caval? ry companies of this audone or two sur? rounding counties. CAROLINA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. This most excellent institution will re? open on Monday, the 14th inst., and de? serves to receive the liberal patronage of the citizens of Anderson and adjoining Coun? ties. Our people are interested in having, a College of high order at this place, and to secure such an institution should give Prof. Ligon not only the benefit of their patron age, but also of their influence. He is a gentleman of very fine literary attainments, and if encouraged to an extent to justify him in doing so, would make this College the peer of any in the State.. It is founded upon the plan of a co-education of the sexes, and has demonstrated by its practical work? ings for several years past that the system under which it is operated is not only a possible, but that it is a very desirable and successful plan of instruction. The town of Anderson is a healthy location, and pos? sesses a highly intellectual and moral popu? lation, which affords improving and pleasant associations to those who may come into our midst for educational purposes. With such a school as that presided over by Prof. Ligon, and such advantages as those pos? sessed by our town, we are satisfied that parents at home and abroad cannc: find a more desirable institution in which to edu? cate their boys and girls than in the Caro? lina Collegiate Institute at Anderson. ARREST OF MURDERERS. On last Thursday night two colored men went to Mr. A. J. Stringer, the Express Agent at Belton, for a package belonging to L. M. Williams, but failed to obtain it, as they could not produce the Express receipt or be identified. On Thursday morning the parties called with the receipt and paid the express with a ten dollar bill, lor which Mr. Stringer gave them change. Having heard that Williams was charged with complicity in the Franklin murder, Mr. Stringer ex? amined the ten dollar bill closely, and, with the aid of a microscope, discoverd that cer? tain stains on it were evidently blood, whereupon he communicated the fact to Maj. B. D. Dean, the Intendant, who tele? graphed the facts to Ninety-Six, and re? ceived an answer directing the arrest of the parties. The arrest was made, and officers arrived on the Friday's train to take charge of the prisoners. They were searched and a considerable sum of money was found on them. It is said they made efforts to get colored men to carry them to Georgia, and a letter was found in the pocket of one of them saying he would like to go back to Abbevilie, but that times were too hot now. The parties were discovered to be L. M. Williams and Tom Carroll, an ex-Coroner and acting Sheriff of Edgefield under Radi? cal rule. It is said that the testimony against them is ample, and that if they fail in this they will, have other cases against them in which there is no doubt of their guilt. The action of Mr. Stringer and Maj. Dean was prudent and yet decided, so that the whole credit of these arrests is due to them. EDITOR'S TABLE. The leading feature of Appletoxs' Joub nal for January is-an illustrated article de? scriptive of the building of the great New York and Brooklyn suspension-bridge. This paper, by Mr. .Charles Carroll, is written in a graphic and charming manner, indepen? dent of its theme; and, a3 the erection of the bridge is one of the greatest engineering triumphs of the age, the description of the peculiar methods employed will be studied with profound attention by every reader. The illustrations are numerous and good. We find also a very readable paper by Wirt Sikes, entitled "Christmas in Wales." Mr. David Ker tells of an adventure on an Ice? land moor; Charlotte Adams has a dramatic sketch of a pathetic incident in an Italian playhouse; there is a good description of the remarkable Portland beach (England;) a paper by C. P. Cranch, under the title of "Sermons in Stones," describes an eccentric New England stone-breaker of a theological turn of mind. There is a light and flashing sketch, "Arachne and Penelope," by M. E. W. S., which gives some delightful pictures of women at embroidery, and at the same time explains the purpose of the new Deco? rative Art Society of New York. Mrs. Gage has a history of the so-called Cleopatra Needles. There are the serials, "By Celia's Arbor" and "Cherry Ripe;" short stories; poems; and the editorial departments? making as usual a varied and well-contras? ted bill of literary fare. "Strong Drink" is the title of a new tem? perance novel from the pen of T. S. Arthur, and is one of the best productions of this popular and singularly interesting temper? ance writer. In this book he depicts in truthful lines the curse of strong drink, and shows before he completes it wherein the cure for this evil lies. The work is emi? nently qualified to do good in the temper? ance cause, and every one should procure a copy who can do so. Mr. 'J. L. Snipes is agent for the sale of the book in this Coun? ty, and will be pleased to receive orders and supply the book. The friends of temper? ance should endeavor to secure a good cir? culation of it. Cotton?Middlings, 10 io 101 cents. County Correspondence. Mr. Editor: Cel. J. J. Jamison this morning weighed for me an Ayrshire calf, one week old, that weighed 118 lbs. gross. This calf was sired by a bull calf only eight months old. Ask South Carolina to beat it. Respectfully, W. W. RUSSELL. Dee. 19, 1877. DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING. Broadaway Democratic Club are requested to meet at Neal's Creek Church on Saturday, the 5th day of January instant, at 11 o'clock m., fur the purpose of transacting impor nt business. The Club will be addressed Maj. John B. Moore and E. B. Murray. Let all the members attend. THOS. ERSKINE, President. J. B. Carpenter, Secretary. THE PENCE LAW. Mr. Editor : There seems to be considera? ble doubt in the minds of the people in re? gard to the new Fence Law, and numerous enquiries have been made as to when it will go into effect. We desire to state that the Commissioners have declared and published the result of the said election, and that the new Fence Law, according to the Act, and not of the Commissioners, took effect in those Townships adopting it the first day of January, 1878. Parties who suffer their stock to run at large, do so at their own risk. The line fences will be built as soon as practicable, and the fact that they are not built is no license for parties to suffer their stock to run at large. 0. H. P. FANT, J. C. GAN TT, SAMUEL BROWNE, County Commissioners. TOWNVILLE. W. T. McElroy is retained as principal of j Harrison Academy.One sermon and three dancing parties at Townville during the holidays.Trie denizens around Farm? er's Store indulged in the novelty of horse racing last week.J. C. Gantt, Esq., has donated an acre of land to Smith Chapel Methodist Church, and also another acre upon which to erect the proposed academy at that place.The Methodists, and, in? deed, the community at large, are gratified at the re-appointment of Rev. Mr. Phillips to the Shallow Ford Circuit.Compara? tive quiet reigned throughout the entire township during Christmas week. The flow of contraband whiskey has been very perceptibly diminished, owing to the scare caused by ? the late arrest of some of the illicit peddlers of "mountain dew," and this fact, the absence of the dew, is largely the cause of the enjoyed quiet during the week. There was some whiskey afloat, however, and an occasional fisticuff, and some loud-mouthed cursing, were a natural "quinciconce.".Without meaning to disparage any one, I will state that Mrs. H. T. Brown, Capt. H. R. Vandiver, Mrs. E. E. Ledbetter and Mr. James A. Gantt have contributed large sums of money to the building fund of the Townville Baptist Church. DELTA. WILLIAMSTON. ? As the last few days in Williamston have been days of raking, scraping, moving and general commotion, or changing of situa? tion, I shall give you a few of the dottings. Our schools, both male and female, have closed their fall sessions. The young ladies of t*?e female college have dispersed and gone fib their several homes, for Wae present, at least-^-though we hope that the most, if | not all of them, will return in due time?as we do not think that they could go to a bet? ter institution anywhere to prosecute their studies.We are sorry to state that Mr. Miller, principal of the male academy, is speaking of leaving us soon, and he will certainly be missed by a number of warm friends and others who have formed quite an attachment for him during his sojourn among us. May prosperity and a bright fu? ture attend his steps through life.Mr. N. R. Wilson has removed from the place which he has been occupying on the corner of Bridge street on the Pickcnsville road, to the lot on Main street, recently vacated by Mr. David Stoddard, and our jovial old friend, Col. Hodges, has purchased and gone to the place just vacated by Mr. Wilson. Mr. J. W. Dacus has removed from the corner of Jug Handle and Bridge street, to the residence lately occupied by friend Wicker. Mr. Dacus has also purchased his copartner's interest in their stock of goods and will continue the business at the same stand, first door east of the G. & C. R. R. Mr. Wicker has gone back to his old home fn Newberry County. Several other changes will probably be made in a few days... Rev. Dr. Furman, of Greenville, S. C, has been chosen to supply the Baptist Church with preaching next year, and has already commenced his ministerial duties, which we think will be acceptable and profitable with all classes. Rev. S. Lander will still continue to supply the Methodist church. No permanent arrangements have as yet been made for supplying the Presbyterian church for the ensuing year, but we suppose they will likely have preaching once a month.There has.been some auctioning of dry goods in town; the Christmas holi? days have been ushered in ; Santa Claus has paid his annual visit, and made glad the hearts of many of the little juveniles who are out on the streets, and seem to be en? joying themselves with youthful glee, not? withstanding the unfavorable and gloomy weather which is now prevailing. Bet?re closing, I must say that the boys of Wil liamston have been more quiet and peacea? ble during the holidays thus far than they have usually been heretofore on such occa? sions. WILLIAMSTON. FIVE. FORKS. Mr. Editor: Permit me to refer to an or? ganization in the upper part of the County which is attracting considenihle attention. I refer t? a militia company called the Con? ner Light Dragoons. It was first known as Garvin Light Dragoons, but in consideration of the distinguished services of Gen. Conner in this State, it was changed to Conner Light Dragoons. The members of the Company are very proud of its name, and believe that they have the sympathy of the General, who has already rendered incalculable services to them in aiding the Captain in getting arms. It was organized at the suggestion of its worthy Captain, Hon. R. W. Simpson, about the 1st September, 1877, since which time it has been meeting as ?len as practi? cable for drill, &c. It now numbers about seventy, and is gaining accessions at each meeting, is well officered, and has became an organization of which the County may well be proud. When it was first formed many predicted that it would be "defunct" before the close of the ytar, but on the 22d ult. its permanent success was demonstra? ted beyond a question. This forms a memorable day in the histo? ry of the Company, To have supposed two years ago that a Democratic cavalry compa? ny could be organized, armed and equipped by the government in the State of South Carolina would have been preposterous, and the idea of the Company receiving arms' when it was organized was chimerical, but on the day above referred to they were dif? tributed at Bishop's Branch, when the Company met for drill. On the same day a flag of rare beauty was presented the Com? pany. The donors were Misses Anna Simp son, Janie Simpson, Julia Hascall and Mrs. R. W. Simpson. Its preparation cost much money and labor, and its beauty and in? scriptions evince a taste rarely if ever dis? played. On one occasion Washington said: "The Independence of America is attributa? ble to the noble women of America." But never did I appreciate his remark, or fully realize the potency of woman's voice on occasions akin to the one to which I refer, till I heard Miss Simpson's words of encour? agement on presenting the flag to the Com? pany. After drill Captain Simpson stated that he had been tendered a position of honor by Governor Hampton, which he could not accept without resigning his Captaincy; that he highly appreciated the compliment of the Governor, but that the members of the Company were his neighbors, with whose interests his were identified, and with whom he was united by many dear ties; that he had labored hard in aiding the Company to attain the perfection which it had attained, and that if he left it it would be with great reluctance; however, if the Company thought best, he would accept the position offered by the Governor. Immediately afterwards he retired from the Company, leaving it alone to consider the matter. The following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the Conner Light Dragoons ass?re their Captain that they highly ap {?reciate his past services, and cannot accept lis resignation, unless by remaining with it he will make a great personal sacrifice and manifest disrespect towards Gov. Hampton. For reasons best known to Captain Simp? son he asked to withhold his decision till the next meeting, which was held on the 28th ult. at this place. A lack of prompt? ness on the part of Captain Simpson in at? taining a decision induced some members of the company to suspect that he thought some one did not wish to retain him; conse? quently, on the day last referred to the Company unanimously decided to demand his continued services as their Captain. He being sent for, and the same being reported to him, in an appropriate speech he ex? pressed a willingness and desire to remain with the Company in preference to accept? ing the appointment of the Governor. The further exercises of the Company during the day consisted in drilling, target shooting and a tournament. A trespass on your space lorbids me to say more in this connection than a brief reference to the tournament. The successful knights were Messrs. Franklin Smith, W. D. Glenn, W. W. Watkins and George Russell. The fol? lowing ladies were crowned by the same in the evening at a party given by John M. Glenn, of Slabtown: Miss Lizzie Richard? son, Queen of Love and Beauty; Miss Lula Hutchison, 1st Maid of Honor; Miss Lela Williams, 2d Maid of Honor; Miss Lizzie Smith, 3d Maid of .Honor. VTV CARD OF THANKS. To Mrs. Towers and Mrs. Humphreys: Acqept many thanks for the Christmas presents and the very valuable purse of the 24th ult., which you and the ladies of the Presbyterian Church have sent me. Deeply sensible of your great kindness? a kindness through many years, and still unspent?I can only thank you, and pray God's blessing upon you. Yours truly, D. E. FRIERSON. A. P. Johnstone, Dentist. Office in Cen? tennial Building, Anderson, S. C. 23-4t. Cough, Hoarseness, Asthma, or any Irri? tation of the Throat or Bronchial Tubes, will be relieved by taking Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. It has cured thousands. Recom? mend it to your friend and neighbor. Your druggist keeps it. Price, 25 cents. Remember our new terms are $1.50 a year for the Intelligencer if paid in ad? vance, or $2,00 if paid at the end of the year. This is a plain announcement, and all can understand it. - ' The "Baby's Best Friend" is the most ap? propriate title for Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup. It is absolutely free from Opium, Morphia and other powerful agents, is perfectly safe and reliable under all circumstances and by allaying the usual Stomach and Bowel Dis? orders of babyhood keeps the child from fretting and crying, so injurious to itself and annoying to all. Price 25 cents. Now and Then. It is only now and then that such men as Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, Ex-Gov. Smith and Ex-Gov. Brown, of Ga., endorse a med? icine for the throat and lungs, and when they do it is pretty good evidence that the remedy must be good for the cure of coughs, colds and lung affections. They recommend the Globe Flower CouGn Syrup, and their testimonials are to be seen round the ten cent sample bottles of the Globe Flower Syrup, for sale by SIMPSON, REID & CO. A sample bottle relieves the worst cough, and will cure sore throat. Regular size bottles, fifty doses, $1. "fcicrman Syrup." No other medicine in the world was ever fiven such a test cf its curative qualities as loscnEE's German Syrup. In three years two million four 'hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine was distributed free of charge by Druggists in this country to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and. lungs, giving the American people undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town and village in the United States are recommend? ing it to their customers. Go to your Drug? gists, Simpson, Reid & Co., and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size 75 cents. Three dos^ will relieve any case. I !?? i.?jimii iMiiMu,!m?M3?wmag? MYMENEAJL. MARRIED, on'December 2Gtb, bv the Rev. Baxter Havs, Mr. H. -C. LATHAM and Miss S. A. PEARMAN, all of Anderson County. On December 19, 1877, by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of the bride's fa? ther, Mr. C. J. B. LEWIS and Miss F. C. COOLEY, daughter of Mr. Wm. M. Coo ley, all of Anderson County. At the residence of the bride's father, in Walhalla, S. C, December 25th, 1877. by Rev. S. L. Morris, Mr. JOHN E. BREA ZEALE, of Anderson, S. C, and Miss IDA R. JOHNSON, of Walhalla, S. C. J. A. DANIELS S CD \\ .U j $fc Hit TO THE PUBLIC. THE pictures which we can now take will please all of our patrons. Neither trouble nor time will be spared by us in our endeavor to give universal satisfaction. J. D. MAXWELL, No. 4 Brick Range. Oct 18, 1877 14 3m ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. Lucy J. Grirtin, deceased, are hereby notified to present them to the undersigned, properly proven, within the time prescribed by law, and all indebted to the Estate to make payment immediately. T. E. WATKINS, Adm'r. Dec 27, 1877 24 3* TO OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS! WE have, during the past year, received such liberal support, and our efforts to. meet the public demand have met with such gracious encouragement and appreciation, that we feel doubly impelled, at this time, to extend to all the courtesies of the season. To be sure, the tie which binds the merchant and his patrons is, at best, very slight; yet we believe it sufficiently strong to war? rant us in expressing our congratulations to the very many Ladies and Gentle? men who have, in person or by letter, given us the favor of their patronage. We invoke for you all imaginable blessings! May Love reside in your homes, Contentment in your hearts, and Plenty in your purses. -v And may all who read these lines, when the coming year shall have passed away, be able to look back over 1878 and truthfully realize that it has been to you,indeed, "A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR." Yours Respectfully, ARNSTEIN & ROSE, NEW YORK CASH ST?RE. Anderson, S. S., Jan. 1, 1878_ 25_ IRJElA-ID THIS I THE undersigned desire to return thanks to their customers and friends for the liberal patronage with which they have been favored during the year that has just passed, and earnestly solicit a continuance of the same during the year 1878. We shall keep on hand at all times a Full and Complete Stock of Confectioneries, Everything in the way of FANCY GROCERIES. To Arrive a nice line of TEAS?Gunpowder, Hyson, Young Hyson and Oolong. Also, Bacon, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, &c. Crockery and Glassware. ANDREW & VANDIVER. Jan 3, 1878 14 3m ANOTHER MAN MARRIED, AND HAPPY I xjLN Abbeville Beauty captured one of the Anderson Boys last week, and he was dressed in one ol* those Elegant Black Suits from Hi. ip. smith. Now, if you want to go and do likewise, just come and get a Suit from SMITH, and you will be successful with her, sure and certain. A Large Lot of Ready Made Clothing Arriving this week, and if you want a NICE SUIT FOR CIIUISTMAS,'corae right along and get one CHEAP FOR CASH. L. P. SMITH, McCully's Corner. Nov 29,1877 _ __13_ ly GOOD NEWS TO ALL! THE RAILROADS have reduced freights to this point, and we can sell Goods as Low, and pay as high prices for cotton, as any place in the up-country. We are determined not to be undersold ! You will find it to your interest to sell your j Cotton and buy your Goods from us. We will keep a large and complete stock of Goods and Groceries on hand. 3000 pairs Mens', Women and Childrens' SHOES, of all descriptions, to arrive, bought from the manufacturers, which we will be able to sell lower than ever bclore. Call on us before you sell your Cotton or buy your Goods. We beg those indebted to us to bring along their Cotton. We will pay them a good price for it. Bring it promptly. BLECRLEY, BROWN & CO. Anderson, S. 0\, Sept. 6.1877._8_ DAY, TANNAHILL & CO., 225 Broad Street, Augusta, (2a.,. DEALEKS IN CARRIAGES, WAGONS, BUGGIES, Coach Material, Belting, LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS, Children's Carriages. Of all Grades on hand, and made to order of Best Material at Lowest Prices. SADDLERY, In full assortment. WHIPS and BUGGY UMBRELLAS At Wholesale Prices. ??i- Orders promptly tilled at Bottom Prices. Nov 1, 1877_16_3m obtained for Inventors, in the United Slates, Canada, and Europe, at reduced rates. With our principal Office located in Washington, directly opposite the United Statte Patent Oj)kc. u-eare abletoatltmd to all Patent Business with grca'erpromptnessand des]ialch and less cost, than atlicr patent attorneys, v 'n > are at a distance from Washington, and who hare, therefore, to employ " associate attorneys." We make prlim inc.ru examinations and furnish opinions as to pat? entability, free of charge, and all who art interested in new inventions and Patents arc. inri'rd to tend for a copy of our " Gui<te for obtaining Patents," which is sent free to any address, and contains complete in? structions how t? obtain Patents, and other valuable matter. We refer to the German-American National Bank, Washington, IK C; the Roual Swedish, Nor? wegian, and Danish fcaatiovs, at Washington; Eon. Joseph Casey.late Chief Justice U. S. Courtof Claims; to lite Officials ofth- U. S. Patent Offlce, and to Sena? tors anil Members of Congress from every Stale. Address: BACiGEIt A Co.. Solicitors of Patents and Attorneys at Law, Lt Droit Building, Washington. I). V,_ A Splendid Opportunity to BUY A_BUGGY. FOR the next thirty days we will offer onr entire stock of Buggies at COST for the CASH, or we will sell them on time at very Low Prices for approved Notes. Our Buggies are now well known through? out the surrounding country, and any one who may wish to purchase a Buggy may he assured that they will consult their own in terest by calling on us while we extend this favorable ofTer. We will do your Repair Work l?wer than ever, and guarantee our workmanship. HEED & STEPHENS, Main Street, South of Public Square. Dec 6, 1877 12 3m YOUR PICTURE. CAPT. J. A. WRENN is an accomplished Arti.st, and the people of Anderson County now have the opportunity, of secur? ing pictures of themselves and their friends at moderate prices by calling at No. 4 Brick Range, Anderson C. H., S. C. THE LARGEST AND THE CHEAPEST LOT OF COOKING STOVES Ever brought to Anderson, WHICH I will deliver in my Wagon at any place on the Greenville &, Columbia Railroad, from Williamston down to Cokes bury, At Greenville Prices. Price your Greenville Stoves, and be con? vinced. And as for TIN WAKE, I will sell just as cheap, and pay more for RAGS and RAW HIDES than any one el>e. Dring your Stained Cotton to this market, and I will pay just as much cash as you can get in Greenville. JOHN E. PEOPLES. ' _ 0ct4' i^L7_12_ ?. F. WEITERS, WHOLESALE GROCER AND Xos. 110. 112 and 118, EAST BAY STREET, CHARLESTON, S* C. Oct 4, 1877 12 8m LOOK THIS WAY ?0 SH0ES~Wc make Shoes one of our Specialities. Oar stock is kept complete. Good Men and Women Shoes at $1.00 per pair. liTAf?O ?Wn f1 A CCI Wl CDL"C?In thesc we cannot be excelled, both as JllHIlO MRU ?HOOlmLnCO regards prices and the quality ofGoode. Those wishing to buy a good article for the least money should not tail to try us. P AI IPfllTC-^e a'ways have on hand a fine selection in this line?not the flimsy, ?ALI UUlO worthless article so often palmed o? on the people. PI ATUI II P?We can offer special inducements in this line. Suits from $5.00 up, ULU ! II IH? and good at that. POnPCTDICC-^ur S*ock ?f Groceries is the best the market affords, and.in these U II U ? l Ii I Lu our prices are much lower than ever before. A good article of Sugar at 10 lbs. for $1.00. Good Coffee at 5 lbs. for $1.00. Salt, $1.25 per sack, Ac. I PRTNPQ?Those wanting Upper, Harness, Sole Leather and Calf Skins might L lM I II l n injure themselves by failing to call on us. ? SULLIVAN & CO. Nov 15, 1877_11_ly ? COME ONE ! COME ALL ! TO THE And See the Great Variety of New and Beau? tiful Goods that are Daily Arriving! YES, we keep constantly ordering to keep up with all the Latest Novelties, and to supply the many calls we have from our numerous customers. Give us a call before you purchase elsewhere, and be convinced that we are not to be undersold. We mean what we say. > Our customers who have been indulged, will oblige us by coming forward and .settling up. We are determined not to let any Account stand over until 1878. Millinery and 91 antna Department complete. Don't take our word. Call, see and be convinced. Nov 8,1877 11 ly - new and special announcement. I DESIRE TO INFORM MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS that I have ? just received a NEW STOCK OF GOODS, , Consisting of STAPLE DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, GROCERIES, of all kinds, HARD WARE, IRON, BUGGY MATERIALS &c. dec. dee. Which I bought at extremely low figures. I also have on hand a good lot of CLOTHING, which I will sell at NEW YORK COST. I expect to do a Cash business, and and will not be UNDERSOLD by any one. I only ask that you will come in and examine my Goods and Prices, so that I may convince you that I mean to sell CHEAP. I am in the Cotton Market, and am always ready to serve you at my old stand in WAVERLY HOUSE BLOCK, Southeast corner. - C. A.. REED, Agent. Oct 18, 1877 14 ly JUST RECEIVED, i III Women's, Men's, Boys'and Childrens'Shoes, Which Will be Sold low for cash:. A splendid Woman Shoe for.v. 90 cents. A splendid Men's Brogan for. $1 10 A splendid Boys'Brogan for. 90 cents. Very good Calico, new patterns. 6c. per yard. The very best Calico, oil colors. 7c per yard.. Good, extra heavy 7-8 Shirting. 6c. per yard.. Dress Goods from.12h upwards. Kentucky Jeans from.12} upwards. A splendid 10-4 Blanket from.$3.75 upwards. Other Goods, not enumerated, in proportion. CALL and be convinced that great BARGAINS may be SECURED by CALLING on O. GEISBERG, AGENT. Anderson, Nov. 8.1877. _10_4m . BS FURMTURE^FURNITURE. CHEAPER THAN EVER. ? ?________ TOLLY the Leader of LOW PRICES. JQ^OOK at some of the figures at which you can buy Furniture at in Anderson :? Good Hard Wood Cottage Bedsteads at $3.00; without Slats and Castors, $2.50. Towel End and Drawer Washstands, $1.35. Large Wardrobes, $1L00. Large Tin Safes, with two doors and drawer, $5.00. Good, strong Rocking Chairs, $1.40. Cane Bottom Chairs, per set, $5.00. Painted Chamber Sets, consisting of Dress Bureau, Bedstead, Washstand and Table, $15.00; with four Chairs and Rocking Chair, complete, $21.00. Walnut Chamber Suits, consisting of high head-board French Bedstead, Bureau, . with Arch Standard and Glass, Washstand and Table, $23.75; with four fine Walnut Chairs and Oval Back Rocking Chair, $32.75. And everything else in proportion. I have on hand a very large Stock, from a fifteen dollar Suit up to a two hundred - dollar Suit. I claim to sell cheaper than Greenville, and will duplicate any bill that can be bought there. G. F. tolly, Depot Street. Oct 4, 1877 _12_v \ FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS, CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND AT THE NEW DRUG STORE OF SIMPSON", IR/IEID & CO., WHO also have a complete line'of FANCY GOODS of all descriptions usually kep in a first class Drug Store. LAMPS. LANTERNS AND FIXTURES In great variety constantly hi stock, and In large quantities, together with Druggists Sundries?COMBS, BRUSHES, SOAPS, PERFUMERY, and a great many other articles. In fact everything you want in our line. Call on us at the BENSON HOUSE, Ander* derson, S. C. SIMPSON, REID & CO. Oct 25, 1877 . 15 ly REMEMBER WELL, and BEAR it in MIND, THAT the COTTON OPTION is forfeited on and after the Second of November, and those that fail to come forward by that time will have to settle their Guano Notes with Greenbacks, as nothing but Greenbacks will be received from us after that date. IP YOU WANT GOOD GOOTO AT LOW PRICES, Call and examine our Stock before buying elsewhere. To compare Anderson with her neighboring Towns call for Goods at STRICTLY CASH PRICES and NOT TIME PRICES, for it costs money to charge Goods, let the time be ever so short. If there is any time in the year that you can buy Goods for cash, it is from now until Christmas. WILSON & REED, No. 7 Granite Bow. Oct 11,1877 _13_? CHRISTMAS_COODS CHEAP! THE NEW CONFECTIONERY on Depot Street, now has the Freshest and most delicious Stock of CANDIES, RAISINS. CITRON, Ac., ORANGES, LEMONS, BANANAS, Ac., CIGARS. TOBACCO, POTTED MEATS, CANNED GOODS, <fcc, Ac. Also, a well-selected stock of FANCY GROCERIES. The Favorite Restaurant Is kept in connection with this Confectionery, and Meals are served at all. hours, in first> class style. ' FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS will be kept on hand during the season. All the above will be sold at the lowest living prices. Call and see me. O. W. GABBECET, Depot Street, Oct 25,1877