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THE INTELLIGENOER ?LOCAL MATTERS. SERENADE TO JUDGE KACKET AND SO? LICITOR COTHRAN. On last Monday evening the Anderson Palmetto Band, with a large number of our citizens, proceeded to the Waverly House for thu Durpose of serenading Judge Mackey and Solicitor Cothran. . After, discoursing delightful music the members of the band, together with the citizers generally, called vociferously for ajK'" JuDGS t. J. ilACKEY, _ who was introduced in eloquent terms by ~ CoL I;.ucker, and responded in substance as 3 fellows: fgBjyfltAP-Citizens?I cannot recognize- myself 83 the gentleman who has been so highly complimented by the distinguished gentle? rn an who has been so kind as to introduce mete you to-nighr. It is, however, with ^profound gratitude that I acknowledge the compliment yon pay mein this demonstra? tion which "is entirely unexpected to me. I had expected to speak only in the yonder Court House, and to hear no other ransic than the melodious voices of the learned members of the bar addressing the juries in behalf of their clients, and yet I must say that the strains of your music. are far more pleasant to me, as I have no doubt they - would be to the members of the har them selves. I congratulate you on the peace, . order and prosperity of your citizenship. That :here is so small a proportion of crime within your County is a circumstance of \ which you should be proud. This argues well for the people of Anderson County, frorrJses future happiness and prosperity, t i> the ^result of the triumph of Wade Hampton in the last canvass,-which accom ' plisbed the redemption of civilization in South Carolina, and heralds an era of [ greater peace andprosperity in the coming i future. In many respects this is conspicu? ously true of this County. The lost art of j successful farming has been more nearly ' reached by your people than in many parts of South Carolina, and cm this industry all others are built up. 3t is related as one of ths most pleasing incidents in English history, in the reign of George III, thai a thrifty tavern. keeper recognized this prin? ciple in the construction of bis sign, which was four wooden men standing one upon another. The top man was clothed in regal - robes, and wore a crown emblematical of | his svay, and on his forehead was written, "1 govern alL"' The second man wore the vestiture of tfie church,- and bore in his hand the Bible emblematic of his office of | clergyman, and upon his forehead was writ? ten, "I pray lor all." The third man was clad in uniform, and bore in his hand a musket with bristling bayonet, and upon his forehead waa written, "I fight for all," and beneath him stood- the fourth man, with his stalwart form surrounded by the implements of agriculture, and upon his forehead was written, "I work for all." There are no special issues before the peo? ple hi this time, bat they are coming fast and thick in the near future face to face upon onr people, and we should prepare to meet them before they arrive. The civili? zation of South Carolina will have met its most deadly foe before the Christmas bells have chimed;' and before the red leaves of | Autumn hare touched the earth and tinged it with dying colors, the manhood of South Carolina will have met its highest test and have redeemed this State forever from bar? barism and ignorance, and restored its for mcr-civilization. It is said by the whalers of the icy North thai when a great whale is harpooned he lashes the sea with his great tail, and beats the waters into foam and blocd. The radical whale in South Carolina is mustering its fbreo for its supreme effort in 1878. This party.? compact, and guided by intelligent and fearless leaders. This fight will not be made for the control of | South Carolina aim: e,' but for the mastery of the nation by the Republican party and to obtain a majority in Congress. The elec? tion in South Carolina is a most important on e in a national point, for you elect mem? bers of Congress, a Legislature which elects a United States Senator and the board of | State officers who will canvass the returns in the next Presidential election. This will bring forth the highest e?brt from the Re? publicans of the North, which contains the wealth of the great merchants and. bankers of the nation. If the Repub? lican party of Ohio triumphs, the peace and prosperity of the State is unin? jured, or i.bc same will be true if the Dem? ocratic party wins, but in South Ciirolina it is s contest for civilization and the liberty of | our race. Although the Republicans of the - North represent its wealth and culture, they are willing to expunge our civilisation in .order to restore their own power. With a thorough organization we can triumph, and when Republicanism sinks in South Caro? lina this year, it will fall like Lucifer, never ; to hope again. There must, however,'be perfect harmony in onr ranks, and we must frown down that device of Satan known es Independent candidates. Bolting in South Carolina will hereafter be punished with political death.' Judge Mackey here paid a nigh tri bite to the sagacity, honor and'pa? triotism of Governor Hampton, and con? tinued his speech by saying: We are threat? ened in the coming canvass from external foes and from internal foes, bnt I believe both will fail. The people of the great Dem? ocratic party feel the elbow touch of their comrades, and beholding its stainless ensign .they will march together to victor,-. It is a mistake to suppose that no effort is neces? sary. It is' ah'old Spanii.h proverb, "Watch your horse on a gooarcLd, on a bad road he will watch himself The hour of victory is the hour of danger. I am glad to know that yea in Anderson County have set the example of organization, and led off in such manner that I donbt not you will be followed by the Democracy of the State. 1 have been reading your proceedings, and am pleased with the course of your Clubs and of your Executive Committee. T find myself k -an anomalous position.' I hold the principles I held five years ago, and yet I would blush to be called a Republican. The very name has become a foul disgrace. 'The Democratic and Republican parties now are cot diflcrent in their platforms, but they are totally different in their aims and management.- The Democracy repre? sents the cultivation of our race, and the Republican represents the ignorance and "barbarism which threatens to overthrow the peace and prosperity of our State. I shall hold my allegiance with the Democ? racy of the State and nation, and hope in the coming canvass to return to Anderson, and again have the pleasure of addressing you. SOLICITOR COTHBAH was next called for, and responded in one ?of his eloquent and forcible speeches, in which he complimented the Anderson Democracy, deprecated divisions, urged unity, ana gave wholesome advice to the people of Anderson County relative to the coming canvass. He urged the people to do all they can, whether it be as leaders or as privates. He also complimented the Anderson Band and the Waverly House, and spoke of the importance of perfecting our military clubs. His speech was full <>f point, and elicited frequent applause. .W? Tegret that a lack of space forbids a full report of his able speech. COL. E. m. H?CKER was next called for, and made ah eloquent speech, after which Messrs. E. B. Murray and W. W. Humphreys were called for, and returned their thanks for the compliment extended, after which the meeting dis? persed. _'_' Palatable Medicines.?Ayer's Cherry .Pectoral Is a honeyed drop of relief; his Cathartic Pills glide sugar-shod over the palate; and his SarsaparOla is a nectar that imparts vigor to life, restores the health and expels .disease.? Waterford (Pa.) Advertiser. We can change a fifty dollar bill if you want a bottle of Globe Flower Sybcp, the greatest Cough and Lung Remedy in the world; or if you want to try it first and see if what the Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, Ex Gov. Smith, Ez-Gov. Brown and Hon. Rob? ert Toomba, of Georgia, say about it is true, Sou can get a Sample Bottle for ten ecu ts at lmpbon, Rexd &*Co's. Drug Store, that re? lieves an ordinary cold. The Globe Flower Cocoh Syrup never had an equal for Coughs, Colds and Lung Affect.ons. It positively cures Consumption when all other boasted remedies fail. Sample Bottles, ten cents. Regular size, fifty doses, $1.00 A Gentle Hint. In our style of climate, with its sudden changes of temperature?rain, wind and sunshine often intermingling in a single day?it is no wonder that our children, friends and relatives are so frequently taken, from us by neglected colds, half the deaths resulting directly ftom this cause. A bottle of Boscbee's German Syrup kept about your home for immediate use will prevent serious sicknoM, a large doctor's bill, und perhaps death, by the use of three or four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia, Severe Conghs, Croup or any disease of the Throar or Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell -yon. Gerninn Syrup is now sold in every town- and village on this continent. Sample bottles for trial, 10c., regular size, 75c. CIRC OTT COT/ST. ? The Courf of General Sessions convened on last Monday morning, his Honor Judge Mack cy, of the Sixth Circuit, presiding, and our able Solicitor, Col. J. S. Cothran, being at bis post of duty. The Grand Jury was organized by the appointment of Maj. B. D. Bean foreman. The Petit Juries were or? ganized by appointing Mr. J. J. Baker fore ir an of Jury No. 1, and Col. Joshua Jame? son foreman of Jury No. 2. Judge Mackey then proceeded to charge the Grand Jury as follows: It is your duty to act upon all bills which nay be presented to you. These bills are in the nature of accusations in solemn form by the State of South Carolina against some one or more of her citizens. You will ex? amine only the witnesses upon one side of the case, for if it was otherwise your judg? ment would be prejudicial to the accused, by placing him under a cloud of guilt, and removing from him the protection of bis p -csumed innocence. Yon will act upon probable cause. If this exists in any cose, you will find a- "true bill," and if not you will find "nobill;" except tbat in cases Olf homiQde,"if there has been a killing, it is better to find a true bill, whatever the excuse may be, and let the party be formal? ly acquitted by the Petit Jury. You will make an inquest into the public offices of the Country. A public office is a high trust, and the officer is only the agent of the peo? ple. There is great responsibility attaching to it, and there is also great honor when properly discharged. Examine the offices, ana inform the Court of the manner in which the law has been complied with. S<?ek auch facta as will enable you to com? ic end where it is merited, but do not hesi? tate to censure fearlessly when it is deman? ded by the facts of any case. If officers are neglecting their duty, they can be put on trial lor non-feasance in office, and punish? ed as their offences may deserve. There is a matter within your survey which affects the prosperity of your County. It is the discontent end insecurity to persons en? gaged in agriculture from the purchase and sale of agricultural products in the night? time. The act to punish the sale of seed cotton after son-down docs not authorize the sale of other products, as some suppose; -but if the sale of any agricultural products [ at night renders agriculture insecure, and [ disturbs the peace and contentment of the community, it is indictable as a nuisance, and you should so report it. The trespass of cattle on the growing crops of any per? son is a clear violation of law in those Counties which have adopted the new fence law, and the ownem of such cattle are lia? ble to respond in damages to the person in? jured. ' But, it may be said, they can claim "the homestead exemption. This is true of work animals, but not of milk cows or cj.lves. If the owner of.a. cultivated field slays cattle trespassing on his cultivated fkld. it would be a harsh and perhaps ua neighborly act, but there is no law to pun? ish nim for so doing. The statute against n alicious mischief does not apply in such ci.se, for if the killing is done to protect one's crop, it is lacking in the essentials of rxslice. There could be no. indictment sus? tained against the man who slays cattle in hi cultivated field, but there could be un di;r the statute for malicious mischief ajrainst the man who wilfully allows his cs.ttle to run upon the crops of his'neigh? bor, for the law presumes he intended the consequence of his acts. Ji you think m ore legislation upon th. s subject necessary, you can so present, and it will be forward? ed to your Senator and Representatives. You should also examine the condition of your roads and bridges. The highways of your County are the measure of its civiliza? tion. The student 01 history can state as a general proposition tbat the civilization of ar ? people is read in the character of their highways, commencing with the path of the Indian through the forest, and passing to the County road and the turnpike to the great railroads of the world. The roads are the arteries through which the life-blood of commerce pulsates, and the County Com? missioners must see to it that they are kept in good order, with the bridges in repair. They-have the labor of all persons from 17 to 10 years of age in the County for five da--s ?t their disposal, and this is eqcal to $23,000 in-Anderson, and should keep your roads in excellent order. Examine the, Poor Hoaoe. the condition of the buildings, the manner in which they are cared for, the expense of sustaining the paupers, and the income from the farm.- Report these facts, together with such other matter as you may deem proper. Look into the man? ner in which the other public offices of the County are kept. Visit the Jail and see if it in neatly kept, and the prisoners properly cared for and fed. Report upon these and an} other matters affecting the public wel? fare of the community in which you re sidu. The Sessions business was then disposed of ns follows: I be State vs. Joel B. Newton. Not. pro*. The State vs. Harry Miles for Grand Lar? ceny, and Wm. Green for receiving stolen gocds. This was the cue of breaking and robbing Mrs. Morris* house in this town. Harry Miles plead guilty, and Wm. Green was convicted. Miles was sent to the peni? tentiary for five years, and Green to Jail for fiv'j days. The State vs. Mat. Burkley alias Mc. Burkley and Milton Arnold for Grand Lar cery. Verdict, guilt}'. Sentence, each four years in the penitentiary. The State vs. Peter B?nnings, Oliver Jones and Nellie Hennings for riot. Defen? ded by Mr. W. 8. Brown. Verdict, not guilty. The State vs. David Gambrcll. Burglary. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The presentment of the Grand Jury was made, the usual orders taken, and on Tues? day morning the Court of General Sessions was adjourned. On Wednesday morning the Court of Common Pleas was called, and at this time bin Honor Judge Mackey is disposing of civil cases at lightning speed. His adminis tratiph of justice is favorably received by tun-Bar and the people, and from present indications the juries will be dismissed to? day or to-morrow. PRESENTMENT OF URAND JURY. / ? ; - ll .February Term, 1878. To the Honorable T. J. Mackey, Presiding Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, at An iierton^S. C: ? The Grand Jury of Anderson County retipectfully present? 'That we have examined the different County offices, and find them properly and neatly kept. - We rind that the Execution Book In the Sheriff's office from 1866 to 1870 in a very dilapidated condition, and recommend ttifct-.lhe County Commissioners have n- ado a new index vo the same, and the Executive Book be rebound. We further recommend tbat they furn if .h a suitable Book Case for the Sheriff's office. We find upon examination of the Coun? ty Jail tbat it is, in our judgment, inse? cure, and recommend tbat the County Commissioners have done whatever in taeir judgment is necessary to make it secure. We rind the prisoners well cared for, and the Jail neatly kept. We also recommend that the Court Room be ceiled over head with plank, and that the door in the Steeple of the Court House be permanently closed. We s.lso recommend that a Stove be placed in each of the Petit Jury Rooms, for the eomfort of the Jurors, That by a Committee of our members we have visited the Poof House, and find the inmates well cared for, but would re? commend tbat some of the buildings be made more comfortable. We find that the number of inmates during the year 1.877 reaches as high as sixty; the average per month fifty-five, and that the cost per inonth of sustaining the same was three dollars and eighty-two cents per head. The aggregate of the crop raised on the Poor House farm was $591.50; the aggre? gate cost of maintaining the poor was $2,7S2.86?the amount over and above the crop raised on the farm being $2,141.36. We find the Bridges in the County gen? erally in good order, but the Roads in a very bad condition, and recommend tbat they be worked out as soon as practica? ble. We desire, in conclusion, to express our gratification that our County is in a prosperous condition. Peace and quiet reigu within our borders, and the people are encouraged. We further desire to express our thanks to his Honor, the presiding Judge, and the Solicitor for the efficient manner in 'which they have discharged their duties. B. D. DEAN, Foreman. - February 19th, 1878. We are indebted to the committee for an invitation to attend the first anniversary celebration of the Carolina Literary Society of Adgcr College, in Walhalla, S. C, on Friday evening, the 8th of March next. The order of exercises will be: Essayist, John L. McLces. Debute?"Ought there to l union between Church and State?"?Af? firmative,' J. Walter Daniel; Negative, Jos. P. Cary. Anniversary Orator, William G. Neville. The Adger College has taken a fine position among the educational institu? tions of South Carolina, and bids fair to become a college of the first order. BRIEF MENTI05. Cotton?Middlings, 10 cenfci. A. P. Johnstone, Dentist, Centennial Building, Anderson C. H., 8. C. ? Col. James L. Orr is in Anderson, attend? ing to his duties in Court as a member of the bar. Rev. Ellison Capers, of Greenville, S. C, conducted services in Grace Church, at this place, on last Sunday morning and after? noon. A military company was formed near Storevillc on last Saturday with Mr. R. B. A. Robinson as Captain. The list of officers has not been furnished us. The freight depot at Belton, on the Green? ville and Columbia Railroad, is propped up, and in a very bad condition. It should be repaired with?a new building. The fence between the foot-bridge and the bridge for vehicles over the railroad cut on Main street needs replacing. Of: a dark night a stranger might drive into the cut. Messrs. McCulIy & Taylor are the' agents at this place for the Georgia Grange Guano and Acid Phosphate, which they offer on cotton option terms. See their prices in another column. Dr. W. C. Brown, Representative from I this County, and Mr. James H. Maxwell, Journal Clerk of the House of Reprcsenta ! tires, have our thanks for legislative docu? ments furnished. "We are requested to announce that there will be a meeting of the citizens of Broada way Township, at Neal's Creek, to form a Democratic Club, on next Saturday after? noon, at two o'clock. Messrs. M. W. Coleman it Co. of Seneca City, 8. C, have a word to say to the farm? ers of Anderson County in this paper. They offer their groceries at a very low price, and deserve liberal patronage. Ligon & Hill continue to sell goods, espe? cially groceries, at the very lowest figures. Our people should not go elsewhere for their supplies so long as tbey can bny them on as good terms at home, for the rash. Mr. A. W. Tood is at presen t ?ngoged in building on addition to the residence of Mr. B. Frank Crayton, near Robert's Church. Mr. Todd is an enterprising young man, and guarantees his work to give satisfaction. A mounted military club was formed at Williaraston on lost Saturday, with the fol? lowing officers: Captain, J. W. Dacus; 1st Lieutenant, L. L. Johnson; 2nd Lieuten? ant; J. J. Cooley; 3rd Lieutenant, N. C. Dacus. Mr. J esse C. Morris, an aged and respected citizen of this County, died at his residence I in Rock Mills township on Tuesday, 12th inst His remains were interred in the grav :-yard at Robert's Chuich with Masonic honors. Mr. E. G. Evans has removed his family to Anderson, and now occupies the building erected by Mr. L. P. Smith' near then?rth-1 em end of McDuffie street. We are pleaded to have Mr. Evans and his family as citizens of Anderson. Col. R. W. Simpson was compelled to re? turn home on last Friday to recover from a severe attack of fever, from which he was" seriously ill for a time. We are pleased to state that he is improving, and will soon be able to return to his legislative duties. We are requested to state that on and after the first day of March the National Bank of Andersen will close its doors at three o'clock I p. m. instead of four, as heretofore, after which hour no business will be transacted. Persons interested should note the change. A Cavalry Company was formed at Deep Creek Grange Hall on February 9th, with the following officers: Capt. W". D. Garri? son ; Lieutenants, A. B. Bowc.en, S. L. Es kew, Si. N. Brown; 8ergeants, J. B. Douthit, T. E. Dickson, Samuel Major; Corporals, J. D. McjSlroy, D. B. McPhail. The man who runs as an independent candidate this year does so because he can? not gel: the endorsement of the good people I cf the County, and because his desire for office is greater than his sslf-respect or his pat not ism. -He is a first-class hypocrite; and is unworthy to be trusted in any posi? tion. On Tuesday night the explosion of a lamp in the Centennial House caused a short but tremendous alarm of fire. It occurred' in a room occupied by Miss Sallie Bowie, and but for the presence of mind displayed in txtingjishing the flames, would nave de st roved the building and perhaps a consid- I erable portion of the town. Dr. G. H. Symmes and family left Ander? son ioiii Wednesday, the 13th inst., for Tamps., Florida, the residence recently se? lected by them. We regret to lose any citi? zens from Anderson, but wish Dr. Symmes much success in his new home. He is a Shysician of fine abilities, and will no oubt soon build up on extensive practice. We :regret to announce the death of Mrs. J. W. Dacus, which occurred at the resi? dence of her husband in Williamston on last Wednesday, after an illness of one week from pneumonia. Mrs. Dacus had been married but little more than a year, and was in the very morning of life, with bright j Srospects of life and happiness before her. I 'eat h however, has claimed the young, the beautiful and the good, and her vacant place is mourned By her husband and many ad- 1 miring friends. Round trip tickets to Charleston and re? turn to persons desiring to attend the grand military parade in honor of Washington's birth day in that city on Friday, the 22nd inst., will be sold at ticket offices on the Greenville & Columbia and Spartonburg, Union & Columbia Railroads and Branches at specially low rates on the 20th and 21st of February. Good only on the above named dates in the direction of Charleston, but ?od to return at any time within ten days >:n the date on which sold. A mounted military company was form? ed in Broadaway Tewnship on last Satur? day,, to be known as Company "Q." Hamp? ton Guards, and numbering fifty-twolhem bers, with a.prospect of retching seventy five. The' following officers were elected: J. N. Varidiver, Captain; John T. Martin, 1st Lieut.; C. E. 0. Mitchell, 2nd Lieut.; G. J. Jacks, 3rd Lieut. Sergeants?W. A. Oeer, J. A. L?ngsten, A. P. Warnock, J. H. King, L. T. Holland. Corporals?D. D. Gentry, T. M. Erskine, J. L. Goer, J. F. Kay. The company will meet on Saturday next, at 4 p. m. _ THE ANDERSON DEMOCRACY. Brushy Creek Club. Pursuant to orders from the County Ex? ecutive Committee, Brushy Creek Demo? cratic Club met at Cedar Reath School Hons 2 on February 9th at 2 o'clock p. m. The Club was called to order by first Vice President J. W. Singleton, who stated the object of the meeting. Owing to the in? clement weather the reorganization was postponed until the 4th Saturday in this month. Maj. T. H. Russell was called upon for a report from the County Executive Commit? tee, and after his report he made a few re j marks in regard to the importance of reor? ganisation, and then offered the following resolutions. Resolved, As the sense of the Brushy Creek Democratic Club, that the issues of the open? ing campaign in this State should be in the present, as in the past, plain and simple, and adapted to the exigencies of the State. Resolved, Now, as then, the matter of su? preme importance to the people of the State is to complete the great work of redemption and reform now so auspiciously begun. Resolved, To this end, and to produce per? fect unanimity among our people, all side issues should be ignored?such as the public debt, the fence question Ac?and the con? test made upon the single issue of honesty and economy in the State administration, and the continued harmonizing of the two distinct races in our midst. Resolved, That in this contest, as in the post; we cordially invite the co-operation of all classes of our citizens, without reference to past party affiliations. Resolved, That especially do we invite and challenge the hearty co-operation of the j colo red people in the next canvass, as the experience of the past two years of Demo? cratic rule abundantly assures preservation of their rights and peace anda harmony be? tween the races. | Resolved. That we truly appreciate the j distinguished services of Judges Cookc and Mackey in the last campaign, and trust that our Legislature will manifest that apprecia? tion by re-electing them to the offices from which they have been, with others, so un? ceremoniously ousted. On motion, the election of delegates to the County Convention was postponed until next faceting. On motion, Maj. E. B. Murray and Col. E. M. Rucker were invited to address the Club on the issues of the State politics. Each member present was constituted a committee of one to solicit new members, and stir up all the old onus that are getting cold. On motion, the proceedings*f this meet? ing was requested to be published in the Anderson Intelligencer. The Club then adjourned to meet the 4th Saturday in this month at one o'clock p. DO- at Cedar Reath School House. J. W. SINGLETON, President pro tern. S. G. WlUXUU, Secretary. Martin Township Club. Pursuant to notice Martin Township Democratic Club met at Clinkscales Mill on Saturday, the 16th inst. The former President being absent, on motion W. W. Russell was requested to act as chairman, who delivered an address, and urged the Democrats to be thoroughly organized for the coming campaign. In his remarks he also pointed out the advantages of the Grange, and gave some good advice to the young men who have recently organized a company at this place. After the address the Club proceeded to elect officers, which resulted as follows : Reuben Clinkscales, President; C. C. Reed, 1st Vice President; B. Pcarman, 2nd Vice President; Geo. M. McDavid, Secretary. Executive Committee, T. L. Clinkscales, Sr., R. B. Kay, J. A. King, John T. Ashley, W. J. Saylors, N. J. Emerson and E. Am? brose. Member of the Central Executive Committee, James A. Drake. Delegates to the County Convention, J. S. Gassawav, J.' A. Drake, Geo. M. McDavid, John T. Ashley, L. N. Clinkscales, S. J. Emerson, J. A. Cowan and Wm. Pruictt. The Club unanimously favored the plan of Primary Elections. On motion, the thanks of the Club were tendered W. W. Russell for his address, and services rendered on the occasion. Adjourned to meet on the third Saturday in March next et 1 o'clock p. m. R. CLINKSCALES, Pres. Geo. M. McDavid, Sec. Flat Boele Club. Pursuant to direction? from the County Executive ComnitU-e, a large number of | the citizens of Varennes township met at Flat Rock Chinch Saturday, 16th inst., for the purpose of reorganizing Flat Rock Dem? ocratic Club: The meeting was called to order by Dr. R. E. Thompson, first Vice President. On motion, Col. J. W. Norris was called for and responded in a brief but appropriate address, explain ing ( he object of the meet? ing and urging Lis fellow-citizens to action. On motion, the piesent officers wero re elected, to wit: President, Rev. B. Hays; Vice Presidents, Dr. R. E. Thompson and Col. C. S. Mattison; Corresponding Secre? te.ry, Col. J. W. Korri j ; Recording Secretary, S. P. T?te; Executive Committee, P. A. Masters, Grief T?te. W. G. Watson, J. C. Haynie und 8. 0. Hull. The Club favored the plan of Primary Election. Cols. J. W. Norris and C. 8. Mattison wero elected delegates to t ae County Convention to be held on the 4th of March. The old constitution was adopted as the constitution of the Cub for the coming can? vass. The Secretary was requested to furnish the County papers with the proceedings of the meeting, and request, that they be published. The Club then adj Durned to meet on the last Saturday in March. S. P. T?TE, Secretary. Sanely Springs Club. Sandy Springs Clu!) met according to ap? pointment .February 16th, Vico President J. G. Donthit in the el air. On motion, it was adopted that fifteen members shall constitute a quorum. The Club extended to the colored voters of this vicinity ?. special invitation to 'join this Club, and iclp inaihtaln a good and honest government. The following Executive Committee was appointed: W. G. Smith, S. L. Eskew, T. L. Reid, R. B. Brock and W. A. G. McWhorter. The Club selected S. L. Eskew for member of the County Executive Committc. This Club being; entitled to three delegates to the County Convention; and as only two were elected at r.he last meeting, Jos. B. Douthit was elected for the third delegate, and J. W. Major and T. 0. Morris alter? nates. The Club selected Saturday before the first Sunday for its regular monthly meeting at 3 p. m. J. G. DOUTHIT, Pres.^ro tern. - - Jos. B. DoDTHrr, Secretary; HVHEXEAJL. MARRIED;* on the 12th instant, at the residence of Joseph Rose, Esq., 217 W 38th , street, New York, Mr. 8. A. ARNSTEIN, of ] Anderson, S. C, und Miss MINNIE LEO? POLD, daughter of Nathan Leopold. By Rev. W. P. Martin, on February 14th, at his residence, Mr. W. L. GAMBRELL and Miss MARY ALICE BALLENTLNE, all of Anderson County. OBITUARY. DIED, in De Kalb County, Alabama, on the 4th February, :i878, Mrs. Sallib Masters, widow o f G. W . Masters, formerly of South Carolina, aged neventy-five years. The de? ceased was a devoted Christian, a tender, gentle and loving wife, an affectionate mother, a warm and ardent friend. Her work on earth Is clone, and we await only a short time to mact again on the- other shore. M-.-C. E. REDUCED PRICES. First Class Cooking Stoves at 81150 to $25.00. THE LARGEST and THE CHEAPEST LOT OF COOKIMG STOVES jf I Ever brought to Anderson, ? . ? s WHICH I will deliver in my Wagon at any place on the Greenville <fc Columbia Xtaiirnad, from Willianlston down toCokesi bury. Price your /Greenville Stoves, and be con? vinced. And as for TIN WARE, i will sell just as cheap, and pay more for RAGS and RAW hides than any onR else. A large and well-selected stock of Print? ing and Wrapping Paper always on hand at bottom prices. JOHN E. PEOPLES. Jan 2t, 1878 12 WILHITE & WILLIAMS ANDERSON, S. C. ?GARDEN and FIELD SEEDS. Chemicals for home-made Fertilizers. faints, OILS, varnishes, DYE STCFFS and lamps, window GLASS, druggists sundries, And a full line of DRUGS, cheap for cash. ??~ Those who are indebted to us will please settle at once. Jan 17,1878_27_ A. K. Loxu. R. L. GtUihUn. New Firm ! New Goods. LONG & GRULAND, 103 Main Street, Colnmbia, S. C, BOOK BINDERS, STATIONERS, Blank Book Manufacturers, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of STAPLE & FANCY STATIONERY, AND general newsdealers, ??jr Orders for Music promptly filled. Oct 4, 1877 12 ly SOUTHERN SURGICAL INSTITUTE, JV "W. GrTJttTJElT, HVL ID., Surgeon in Charge, SIGHT RESTORED. For the benefit of those that are in dark? ness, I will state that I was blind for about two years; had my eyes operated on in Au fusta, Ga., with no benefit whutever. I eard of Dr. Gurley's success, and made up my mind to try him. On the fourth day after he operated, my sight was restored. I can cheerfully recommend him to suffering humanity and those in darkness. L B. Robinson. Bradley's Mills, S. C. CASE OF CLUB FEET. Dr. J. W. Gurley, Southern Surgical Institute, Atlanta, Ga: Dear Sir?* * My son Leonidas improved from the time you put the braces on him; his feet are straight and he walks perfectly, no limb or deformity remaining. You don't know hew grateful we all are for this re? markable restoration and cure. I hope you. may be quite as successful in all such opera? tions. * * Yours truly, Murphy. N. C. J. M. L. Brittain. REMARKABLE CURE. (A Case of Sixteen Years' Standing.) Dr. J. W. Gurley, Southern Surgical Institute, 33 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.: I Dear Sir?* ? My doubts have all been I removed. Your medicine acted likcacharm. You know when I consulted you that I had [ very little hope of being cured unless by a j surgical operation, as the trouble was pro I nounced cancer of the breast by two leading physicians of Memphis, Tenn., who stated that it would hare to bg cut out. You will not blame me, therofoic, for my incredulity. Your treatment was so different and simple and the results marvelous. I am free from the shooting pains and the itching and burn? ing sensation that continually worried me so. My complexion has cleared up, I have gained flesh and mentally am quite a differ? ent person. Dr. B. H. Mitchell says he never saw sach improvement in such a short time. If this will bij of any use to you, you can publish it. Mrs. Eliza D. Wilcox. Park's Lodge, Ala. Another Case of Bllndnemi Restored. I have been blind for five years; have spent hundreds of dollars trying to have my sight restored, and failed until I put myself under treatment of Dr. Gurley, who, in the re? markably short time of eight days, restored my sight; so that I once more enjoy the light and scenery of this world. Matthew Snipes. Anderson C. H., S. C. Doable Complete Fistula In Ano Cured. I have been suffering with this terribly malady for over two years, not being able to obtain relief, and having spent much money and being reduced physically so much that I was unable to do any work, (my occupa? tion being that of a farmer,) in fact, I could scarcely walk. I was induced to try Dr. Gurley, of the Southern Surgical Institute, who in a short time cured me. I now weigh more than I have for many years, and r.m able to go about my farm and attend to bus? iness with comfort and freedom from pain. Glennville, Ala. J. P. Scott. Echo, Dale Co., Ala., Jan. 28, '78. Dr. J. W. Gurley, Southern Surgical Institute, Atlanta, Ga.: Dear Sir?You operated on my wife's eye on last Nov. 15th, and on 23rd she went home, able to see her children, and now is ATLANTA, GA., 83 Whitehall St. One or more Surgeons from this In stilute will be at ANDERSON C. E., S. OL, Monday, March 4th, and remain one week?NO LONGER. will have a fine lot of Braces and Surgical Appliances FOR THE TREATMENT Or DEFORMITIES, V1X1 Spinal Curvature and Spinal Weakness, Hip Diaea?es, Affections of Knee and Ankle Joint, Club-Foot, Z:nsclr.-S:iieos,, SoTC-Xjegrs, Diseases of the Mouth and Jaws* Hare-Lip, Cancer of Lip, Cleft Palate, etc. Eye and Ear Affections: Blindness, Granular Lids, Tumors, Cancer, Opacities of Cornea, and Crossed Eyes, Deafness and all Affections of the Ear. THROAT TROUBLES: Enlarged Tonsils, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis, etc. RUPTURE CURED Where a Cure is Possible. Relief Certain. CHLLDBEW INVARIABLY CUBED. DISEASES OF NASAL CAVITY: Nasal Poljpus, Catarrh, Ozaena, etc. ? seeing nearly as well as she ever did. Ws j|| had little hope of such good result*. My wife had been blind five years. You can imagine the change that had taken place hi and around home during that time. It was almost like going into a new world. We' shall ever be thankful to God that we tin t you at Eufaula, and hope that his hand may guide you to equal success in all operations for restoring sight to the blind. ? ? Yours truly, It. R. Carswell. It gives me pleasure to recommend tie appliances used for correcting deformities of the feet bv the Southern Surgical Insti? tute, 33 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga., as b: ing superior to anything I have ever seen or used. My son has improved more (his case being inverted toes) by their use than any I have ever used. J. 0. Lea. Charleston, S. C. Nine Yearn B?na. ? Dr. Gurley?My daughter is so grateful to 3'oti, and says she will ever love you ns she does the preacher who converted her. What a happy child she was oti the trait I She saw so many things and enjoyed herself so much. You don't lenow how happy we all are, for we were led to believe that noth? ing could be done for her that would Ttetom her sight. I shall ever remember with {lat? itude your candor and kindness while under your treatment at the Institute. Mary Anthony. Canter, Cherokee Co., Ala. A Word to those Interested. One dear to me has been afficted with par? tial but gradually increasing deafness?caustd bv catarrh, by no means an uncommon trou? ble. I applied to Dr. J. W. Gurley, of this city; hn Hesitatingly took the case in hand, but after a short treatment the dear one has been almost entirely restored. If any tli.it may happen to read this should be afflicted in the same way, I would advise them \o apply to him. His treatment is new. I find him honest, frank and will not flatter lo fleece. He is at 331 Whitehall St.. Atlant ?, Ga. W. A. Dodge, Pastor of St. Paul's Church, Atlanta. From the Pastor of Second Baptist Churci, * Atlanta, Ga. With a hearty good will toward every ex? isting enterprise that seeks, in a laudable way, to foster the public welfare, one mi.y greet the rising of a new institution to ame? liorate the condition of suffering humanit r. Having known Dr. J. W. Gurley for a long time as an honest, experienced physician and surgeon, it gratifies me to give him a hearty commendation, and to wish hi n abundant success. A. T. Spalding. Dr. Gurley's method of treating Buptu re is the best I have ever tried. He has cunxl me. R. C. M. . Marietta, Ga. Kpllepiioj. My daughter has for the last three yea s been subject to epileptic fits, having as mat y as three a weok during the most of tbat tim e, and a continual jerking of the bonds aid feet. I have had her treated by a great mar y different doctors and failed to get any relisf until I tried Dr. Gurley. Since he com? menced treating ber she has been free from jerking of the bands and feet, and has not had another fit. I believe she will be cured by bis treatment. Mrs. M. House. Piano, Ala. ?J^RUlhi,rizcd *? takeoriie? for R M. wooiAY'S PAINLBSS OPIUM ANTI- | perg0ns desiring information will please be careful to direct their letters lo DOTE, and can, of my own knowledge, vouch for the virtues and efficiency of the rem- ? dy. Its properties and the mode of treatment are known to and endorsed by Prof. W. J. ? TTTTTW 7? A/* dit-ntsiAfl Tnn+H-n+a 22 TKTh-H-aTi nil C/^^^y Land. State Chemist of Georgia. The remedy has been thoroughly testedandisendorsed oty u AJlMiJUV OIL. ?icab 1JIS01LUL6, O? WIWWtlATAw OVreei, FEMALE DISEASES, Files and. IFlstvila, Worst Cases Cured. See Certificates. TJwse desiring treatment should call early, as there are many cases that require some time to treat. Fees in Accordance with the Times. by many of our best physicians in Atlanta, Ga., and elsewhere, who havo witnessed its action, some of whom have tested it personally. J. W. GURLEY, M. IX AiHouTitd, Ga. This will prevent miscarriage and insure a speedy answe*. 00TT02ST FOB OTJ.A.2STO ! A. Fair. Exchange. -0- = WILCOX, GIBBS & CO.'S MANIPULATED GUANO IS OFFERED ON THE FOLLOWING LIBERAL TERMS : Cash on Delivery at thin Depot.819 00 On Credit until first November next. 75 00 WUh Ike Option^/paying in Cotton on Ike basis of Fifteen Cents for Middling Cotton. SOO LBS.. MIDDLING COTTON WILL PAY FOR A TON. Thus the Farmer will know when he buys just how. many pounds of Cotton will pay for a Ton, no matter how low the price may be. This Guano is UNEQ.?ALLED, and has never failed to satisfy all who have purchased from us during the last five or six J'ears. Any number of references can be furnished who will testify to the superior excel ence of this Guano. Those who have never used it should give it a trial this season. SUIXIVAtf & CO., Agents. Jan 24, 1878 28 '_3m Price of Carolina Fertilizer and Palmetto Acid Phos? phate Reduced for 1878. CAROLINA FERTILIZER?A Ton for 475 pounds of I Middling Cotton. PALMETTO ACID PHOSPHATE?A Ton for 350 pounds Middling Cotton. AH expenses paid by us, and the Cotton to be delivered by the first of November next. We are still the Agents also for the Celebrated Wando Fertilizer. ? We have a large Stock of GOODS, GROCERIES, &c, on hand, to sell Cheap for the Money, or on a credit to those who are good, and pay their debts promptly. Come on, pay us up, and buy Supplied and Fertilizers trom us. We will do you right. BLECKLEY, BROWN Sc CO. Jan 17,1878 _ 27 _ ANOTHER MAN MARRIED, AND HAPPY! XxlN Abbeville Beauty captured one of the Anderson Boys last week, and he was dressed in one of* those Elegan t Black Suits from L. 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, suie and certain. A Large Lot of Ready Made Clothing j Arriving this week, and if you want a NICE SUIT FOR CHRISTMAS., come I right along and get one CHEAP FOR CASH. L. P. SMITH, McCully's Comer. Nov 20, 1S77 13 ly FURNITURE FURNITURE. CHEAPER THAN EVER. TOLLY the Leader of LOW PRICES.. 00K at sonio of the figures at which you can buy Furniture at in Anderson :? J Good Hard Wood Cottage Bedsteads at $3.00; without Slats and Castors, $2.50. Towel End and Drawer Washstands, $1.35. Large Wardrobes, $11.00. 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, Wash-stand 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, WasYistand and Table, $23.75; with-four fine Walnut Chairs and Oval Back Rocking Chair, $32.75. And everything clso in proportion. I have on hand a very large Stock, from a fifteen dollar Suit up to a two hundred dollar Suit. I claim to sell cheaper than Greenville, and will duplicate any bill tnc.t can be bought there. G. F. TOLJLY, Depot Street. Pet 4. 1877 12 DO NOT PASS THIS BY! If You owe us any Money it is directed to You Especially. 'F you are owing us any Money for Guano or Supplies please nomc forward at once and . settle for the same. Your Notes and Accounts are now past due, and we must have money to carry on our business. If it is possible that you have not time to come to Town, hold to the Money, and we will come after it. Do not entertain the idea that we do not need the moncv, for if we did not, we would make our Notes and Accounts so that they would never fall due. WILSON & REED, No. 7 Granite Row. Jon 31,1878_29 _ly F. W. WAGENER & CO., Charleston, - - Souft Carolina., COTTON' FACTORS AND WHOLESALE GROCERS, AGENTS for South Carolina for the Celebrated HOOK COTTON TIE and GEORGIA GRANGE FERTILIZER. Agents for the South for thi CALIFORNIA GRAPE VINEGAR. Sole Agents for "OLD CROW" and "OKALONA" WHISKEY'S. - ?Sf We will make liberal advances on Consignments of Cotton. Sept 27,1877 11 6m JUST RECEIVED AND TO ARRIVE ! 10,000 lbs. Bacon, very fine. 100 barrels Flour, standard brands. Car load of N. 0. Molasses, direct from N. 0deans. 10 balei$' best 7-8 Shirting. OUR PRICES. FLOUR, good article, 97.50 per barrel, COFFEE, good article, 5 lbs. for $1.00, SUGAR, good light brown, 10 lbs. for ?1.00, SALT, bent Liverpool, bl.25 per Sack, SHOES, children*', 40c. to 85c. Brogans, 81 to $1.24, Best 7-8 Shirting 6c. per yard. FLANNELS from 18c. np, JEANS from 12 1-2?. np, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION! Parties wishing to try large lots, or to lay in their year's supplies, shonld call and examine our stock. We of) sr them special inducements. Our terms are CASH, and for the Cash we cannot be under? sold. We defy all honest competition in the sale of first-class Goods. SULUVAN & CO. Jan 10, 1878_11_ly "25,000 lbs. BA.COTST ! ONE CAR LOAD OP FLOUR, ONE OAR LOAD OF N. O. SYRUP, AND A LARGE LOT OF FANCY GROCERIES, HAVE just been received, and our large, well selected and varied stock of Diy Goods, Clothing, Hats,. Boots and Shoes, Glass, China an d Crockery ware, are kept constantly replenished to meet the demands of the mark :t. These Goods have been bought in bulk, so that we can and will dispose of them to o lr customers at the very lowest retail prices. Give us a call, for we will not allow ourselves to be undersold. Parties owing us for last year will save cost by coming forward and settling the same at once. BARR & FANT, NO. lO GRANITE ROW, ANDERSON, S. C. Jan 24.1878_12_ly NEW AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I DESIRE TO INFORM MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS that I ha re ? just received a NEW STOCK OF GOODS, Consisting of STAPLE DP. Y GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, GROCERIES, of all kinds, HARDWARE, IRON, BUGGY MATERIALS. dec. dec dec. Wliich 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 mil not bt UNDERSOLD by any oit. I only ask that you will come in and examine my Goods and Prices, so that I mny convince you that I mean to sell CHEAP. I am in tho 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 GARDEN SEEDS! Fresh, Genuine and Guaranteed, At Wholesale and Retail Prices, from three of the largest and most reliable houses: D. M. FERRY, COMSTOCK, FERRE A CO., ROBERT BUIST. ??T Ten cent papers reduced to five cents. Give us a call is all we ask. Prices to suit everybody and the times. SIMPSON, BEID & CO. Jan 31,1878 _16_ly THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD! THE NEW CONFECTIONERY on Depot Street, now has the Freshest and most delicious Stock of CANDIES, RAISINS. CITRON, Ac., CRANGES.LEMONS, BANANAS, Ac, CIGARS, TOBACCO, POTTED MEATS, CANNED GOOES, Ac, 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 Hying prices. Call and see me. O. W. GARRECKT, Depot Street. Oct 25,1877