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THE ?RTE?LIGENCER. ~ rygA?- RATTERST"" SSuSS BSXT301I. Corro??-MWdllngo. 10 cents. A. P. Johnstone,- Dentist, C*uiero__ Building. Anderson O. H., t?. C. . The Honea Path Democratic Club will meet on next Saturday nt 2 o'clock p. ro. Mba Linie Williams, of tho Ladles' Store', bas gone North for her Spring stock of millinery goods. . The Hopewell Democratic Club w?i inca OB next Saturday al 10 o'clock a. m. Sev eral addresses may be expected. We aro requested to call attention to the fact that Ute ttecjc law is In force in Ander son, and yet cows and hogs are allowed to ? run at large. 'The-nail Democratic Club will meet on next Saturday at I o'clock p. m. All inter estell In the success of the Democratic party ore invited to attend. The Martin Township Democratic Club will meet at Clinkocalca' Mills ou the third Saturday In this month at 2 o'clock p. m. Addressee may be expected. Mr. J. D. Maxwell announces that Capt. Wron, onu of the boat photographer- in the South, will remain only one month lon ger. Jf you want pictures, now is your time. The building of the County fence ls now progressing, and will soon be fin ?ali cd. The stock law is now in forc?, and those failing to comply with' its requirements are liable to its penalties. We have received from the committee of the Carolina Literary Society, Adger College, a programme of their Anniversary Celebra tion, to be held on Friday eve. March 8, 1878, at 74 o'clock, Messrs. Sullivan & Co. announce in this issue that prices have again been reduced at their establishment. These gentlemen are perfectly' reliable, and soil nothing but first clsr-s goods. Give ihem a call. . Preserve this paper. It moy be of value .'for future reference. It contains another .chapter from the Joint Investigating Com mutee and the proceedings of the Democrat ic County Convention. Arnstein ft Rose, New York Cosh Store, are receiving daily their Spring and Sum ni cr goods. This house is too well known ?0 need commendation from us. They sell for cash, and consequently very cheap. Departed this life, after a short illness, on . February tho 15th, 1878, Mrs. Tccorah W. ?Oauibrell, consort of J. E. Gambrell,?aged 17 yeera and 9 months. She leaves many roUtives and friends to mourn her carly death, r The Anderson, Palmetto Band,, with a number of citlcen? of Anderson, serenaded Cal. J. A. Hoyt and Maj. E. B. Murray, on Monday evening last, each of whom in re sponso to calls spoko on tho political issue.' of the day. Judge Cooke's speech, delivered last week, in response to the serenade tendered him, was written and read from the manuscript, * to prevent misrepresentation by the press. When was-.tho Judgo ever misrepresented by the Anderson papers? Ly an exchange \j& pulpits, Kev. Isham W. Wingo, of Pendleton, will preach foi the Baptist congregation in this place next liordsday, and Rev. Win. Henry Strickland will preach at that time for the Bapttsl congregation in Pendleton. Wo learn that some of our yoting ladles and gentlemen are making effort- to get ur. ari entertainment to consist of theatricals . to coma off some time in April, for the pur pose of procuring uniforms for the member: ,of the Anderson Palmetto Band. Dr. J. W. Gurley, of the Southern Surgi "cal Institute, Atlanta, Ga., arrived in towr on Monday last, and hos token rooms at thc Waverly House. The Doctor has beer kept busyelnco his arrival-his visitors bc ing tho blind, tho mahned and the halt. The dwelling house of Mr. Isaac Saylon of this County was consumed by fire on las Monday. Mr. S. was fortunate in being abb to save most of tho things in his house. Tin fire was accidental, having been occasioned ? byia spark from tho chimney falling oi and igniting the roof. . .' *# A "Sabbath School waa organized at Neal'i Creek on lasf Sabbath. 7. B. Carpenter wai Elected Superintendent. They T? ll havel celebration on nexl Sabbath at 2 o'clock p m. Several addresses will be delivered. t Al persons feeling an interest in Sabbath School aro invited to attend. We are requested by Mr. John S. Smitl to state that he has succeeded in obtainini enough signatures to insure tho compi-tioi of tho number requisite to form A compau; of Field Artillery, and that tho compun; will soon be organized. Those desiring t join it frr .Ti r.ny p_rt of the County wi! hand lu their names. Mr. Joalah King died near Belton on lat Monday, of cancer, from which he bad au . fered for a long time. He wes 78 years ol at the time of his death. He was buried i tho Belton -Baptist cemetcrj oil Tuesday A useful citizen and a good mau bas go to his hut reword, leaving a number c children, relatives and friends to mour thcirlpss. 'Ajnurder was committed near Willlan ston; in this County, on last Sunday. Roi crt Green, colored, 10 years old, was kilk by Franklin Garrison, a colored man. A , inquest was held by J. C. Smith, a TrL Justice, but we are unable to obtain ll evidence on the inquest, or to learn an tiling farther than that a quarrel occam between tho parties concerning a pot. We aro f equeated to state that a Colon Democratic Club meeting will be held nt tl school houso of N. S. Green, Mount Plea ant, Wilhamston township, on Saturda; the 17tb ipatant, at ll o'clock a. m. Tl following speakers have been Invited : D ? !. M_j. 2. E. Marrey z.T.i M; J. B. Moore. The colored people are i qnested jo attend to unite in forming tl Club, and the white people also to rend their vedstanco. The Court of Comm?n Pleas for Audi son County adjourned on last Friday eve lng, after a scanlon of near two weeks. large amount of business was transact? and the calendars aro now clearer of ca? than, hey,have been for years. This ls d ti, ti;?-ability of Judga Mack; whq presided with'that dignity and imp) tiality which always commands respect ai hasten thesbualuets of the Court. John Henry VermUllon, who killed Rx -?rt Holllday, In Greenville County, on I 27th day of December, 1873, and who h not "een arrested, waa apprehended at tl place on the 1st instant, vby Mr. James 1 Brown;! It appears that Mr. Vermllllonb returned from hfcs wanderings for the pi poa? of visiting his parcntsandirlends. I waseeized with measles, and brought to 3 Holland in this town for medical trcatme He was arrested aud delivered to tho She . of thia County. When the 'disorders o? babyhood atti your baby use atones Dr. Ball'* Bahy 8yi and nolie, ita rapid and Iwneflciol effi Price 25 coot.. ' C0?3YT 7^00.14110 WlT?tXllOB. The Democratic Convention foe ch T ?_? ?,0!1100? M??*r,?- ?. ?. Mnrray and J,J?- ^lleu were elected Secretaries . Tile.?ro,ric Bemocratlo Club Ho. S hay ing railed to elect delegate, to thia Con vention, and the President of tho Club peing present, on motion be wa? author ised to appoint as delegates the number to which the Club ia entitled. , Th,! roll of Club? waa called and the ,4?iYi"g delegates enrolled as members I ta Co?ven?on from their respective and T D Kennedy. GARVIN-J P Glenn, T J Pl?kcns and John Knight. 8LABTOWN-J M Glenn, J M Smith and J C Bogs. BBtjsHV CHKEK-T H Russell, W S Hokens, John Singleton, J P Hitton. R S-S^ )V F W-yatt- w c ???llh ?ntl L M Mulllgin. SANDY SPRINGS-T B Lee, James B Douthlt, w w Russell and AV 1) Gar rison. CENTRIC VILLE-A B Bowden, S R Earle, Vf T McGill and Abram Bolt. HUNTBR'B SPRINO-Kenon Breaxeale. John Eskew and R M Burries. ll ALL-W Milford, J P MuGec, George L Shrimp, J S Beatle, Weston Hays, A M NorrJ? and II J Wakefield, HOPEWELL-M B Williams, A M Guy ton, B C Martin, John Dalrymple, Wel bon? Martin, M Borrv williams, B Owen, VV A Neal and Peter lt Brown. MARTIN-J 8 Gassoway, J A Drake, Wm Pruitt. J A Cowan, Wm Baylors, John T Ashley, ? J Emerson and K Am brose. BnomAWAT-Sam'l Brown, Wm Shir ley, J M Elgin, Joseph B Moore, Solo mon Goer. Alternates-S E Moore, Wm MeFall and A A Carpenter. BELTON-A J Stringer, G M McGee. M P Tribblo_B D Dean, E B Klee, Jamos W Pooro, E M Brown, J W Kay and C C Cummins. - NEAL'S CREEK-T W Martin, J A Major and M E Mitchell. FLAT ROCK-C S Mattlson, W J Ste venson. C C Armstrong, M A Snipes, W D Hall, Henry Gentry and Wiley Mas tera. HON EA PATH-T A Hudgens, D 8 Mo Collour" W Vee* Robinson. DARK CORNER-J L Bryan, R P Ollnkscalea, J Walter Sherard and J T Morgan. ROCK MILLS-J ? MoT>sky, B F Shir ley, T J Cook and T H Andersou. SAVANNAH-Reuben Burilas. A V Sanders, H B Major, E J Earle, S li Earle and W H Stewart. PENDLETON-W H D Gaillard, T S Crayton, J C Strlbllu and Wm Simpson. FORK NO. 1-N O Farmer", D S White and D li Cox. FORK NO. 2-J L O Merrett and George W Merrett. v WILLIAMSTON-Dr J Wilson, J R Wil son, J L, Cooley, V C Dacus, T F Ander son and John MeFall. PENDLETOM, Coj/ORED- T D Williams. BOWLAN GREEN-A. Harris.' On motion of Maj. JD. B. Murray,"it was ? Jiuohed, That tho organization of this Convention bo on tho basis of the mem bership of tho respectivo clubs at th?j close of tho last canvass, and that the dolegatcs of each club present cast tho' vote to which it is entitled. Tho President then addressed tho Con vention as follows : GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION-It ls with feeling, of sincere gratification that I meet with the rcpresentctives of thc Ander don Democracy t?-day. Two v?ar3 ago. at the bi girthing of the most eventful political campaign ever known In the history of our State, I was placed by your partiality and kindness at tho head of your organization, and given the command of your serried hosts, who won such a mag nificent victory by the peaceful sgensy cf the ballot. I am here to-day to surrender into yonr hands the trust confided to me by your generosity, aud it is simple.candor to express my earnest thanks for the unmixed kindness, unlimited confidence aud ready co-operation at all times accorded In tho dibchargo cf my delicate and responsible duties. You are entering upon another campaign, fraught with difficulties and dangers o' no little magnitude. As the unity and har mony of our party was essential to rescue a civilization two years ago, so s?ese Ira* Sortant attributes are necessary to preserve lat civilization in all Its grandeur and sta bility. And as it was tue Democracy of Anderson County which blazed the path way to success in that dark hour of peril ana despondency, BO should you press for ward now to inaugurate the measures whichg} will show to the world that you ore im movable and fixed in the purpose to perfect tho glorious work so auspiciously begun. It was an Anderson newspaper which de fled and denounced thc usurper Chamber lain, when there was an almost unanimous expression in his favor throughout the State. It was in Anderson County that tbs first Democratic Club was formed in 1870, and it was here that the first Democratic County Convention was held. , It was in Anderson that Wade Hampton made the opening sn .-ech of that brilliant campaign which mado him the Governor of Monti: Carolina. It was Anderson County that gave tho mnjcal majority for .the Democratic ticket, iccordiug to population. It was Anderson County that secured moro votes of the colored people, according to nunw.rv ?hen any other County la ibo State. The achievements rf the past impose a corresponding responsibility for the future, r ml it depends largely upon the unanimity, earnestness and zeal with which you cuter this campaign whether or not. the id a of November next will witness like results of your activity and energy in the cause of good government and a thorough restera-, tion of peace and prosperity to our State. In my judgment, -?<*so results can only be secured through the .-.gencics employed and tho principles enunciated in the last campaign. The Beaiocracy ot South Caro lina went before tho country upon a plat form broad enough and wide enough for every honest cidzen, without regard to past affiliations nncl irrespective of race. Wo proclaimed our acceptance, in perfect good tailh, of the settled Lsaucs growing out ot the war oetween the States, and appealed to tho momentous Issues (hen confronting ns as embracing til wUh "fr h ! ch w'o bsd to deal. In the language of our platform, we discoun tenanced all disturbance of the public peace, denounced all instigators and promoters thereof, ajid invoke? all-of our fcllow-citl xans, irrespective of party lines, to exercise forbearance arid cultivate good-will. We pledged ourselves to protect the persons, rights and property of all the people. Upon this paramount issue, which Involved the perpetuity of liberty and the preservation of Anglo Saxon civilization, we extended a cordial invitation to avery Democrat ^and Republican who wes willing to unite w'.th us tn this great work. It was upon that line ? "wiley, founded upon the pnnciples of jus ..?< . and concilia tion, that redemption was made certain and the blesdinga of good government were se cured. For one, I om fully persuaded that tho platform of 1876 is the true one for the ensuing campaign. Tho pledges given by_ np- platform T- *X"*--titU?C"i C?J>Oiiciila v? the party arc redosmed so far as it has been possible. I have been taught to believe tho' promises aro sacred, and in!my opinion t' .o man who does not regard tho pledges-made lo publie affairs, when tho exigency which called them forth has passed away, cannot claim that ho truly represents a constltuenty with rectitude and honor. It ls a part of my political creed, as it has always been the motive power in private life, to redeem my plighted word and sacredly observe Its con ditions. The work of redemption ls pot yet fully complete In South Carolina, either as legaras thc promised relief to tho people tivt?u c??CtljiK ?nr?cus or in making secure beyond peradventure tho rights and liberties of all. We must not look back to past issues, but-moving forward in the pathway of Justice, moderation and* strict integrity, Slaco beyond contingency the future of our tate. . ." , The struggle two yeakj hence will be no less herculean, if we permit discussions and divisions to invade our ranks at this time. There is only ono modo t*> prevent such evils, in roy judgment. Tho solidity of tho Democratic party, based upon the broad, catholic ideas which pervaded the last cam paign, . will aecuro this result. Standing shoulder to- shoulder, an unbroken, victo rious phalanx will invite tho accvetion of numbera, and put to flight th.-, petty ambi tions of selfish politicians, who would wreck the Democratic party r.tthcr thanial In their vaulted aspirations, xnside or hut sid? the ranks, let tho masses frown down thc man or set of meM who would dare In* trude their selfish schema*, as an obstacle to future triumphs.- Th? -??pie cannot long be deceived, and r last placa the correct J cst I ui at? upon "Terr pablicjsvTVcat, or those j who aspire to AU imr?)?_.t.t *w?ul_s_. 2 predict that euch will he reused br rasa who are npw scheiiTTng for office and high statiou, professing with loud and lusty tongue? tat they ordg represent "the people.'1 Yes, gentlemen, we will abide by our pledges and promises. We will stand in vincible as a party upon the Une of truth, justice and integrity, which cannot fall to work out tts great hissings for which we have striven eo long and earnestly. I can not enforce thh thought moro vigorously thaaj by quoting the wprds of oar chosen leader When he accepted the nomination for Governor. I, was then that Hampton raaqo this utterance, which bas become historic : "I shall be the Governor of the whole u*o Ele, making no vindictive discrimination, olding the scale, of j us tl oe with firm and impartial band, seeing, aa far as in me Iles, that Ute laws are enforced in justice tem pert*! by mercy, protecting all classes alike, and devoting ev#ry effort tq the restoration of prosperity and the re-establishment of bon cat government." There are honest differenees'of opiuion on questions of great magnitude. I respect thoso who difler with me conscientiously, and claim from them & due regard for ray own conclusions. But these differences need n<?< ?nd must not be permitted to break our solid array of strength as a party. Let thc people determino in their primary meetings that the promotion of every man shall be subordinated to the common aim and object of this organization, which is to secure the perpetuation of honest govern ment and prevent a r?p?tition of the evils froc" which all classes lave suffered so in tensely. The civilized world stands aghast at the recent revelations of the corruption, the thievery and th? bold, nnscrapalcut biivandage of the Radical party in South Carolina. The best informed in our mids! never dreamed that this roguery extended t-> such enormous proportions. But tin trvth lias been revealed, and it should ad monish as to avoid every danger which points to ?he possible ro-instatcment of th? representatives of such venality and fraud In conclusion, gentlemen, let me in vol? upon your counsel, and deliberations th? most perfect unanimity, that you may pre sent to others tiie concord and harmon] which distinguished your conduct in th? memorable campaign of 1876. I comment to you the words of the wisc man, "In unitj there is strength," and with this motto cm blazoned upon your banners, the conquer lng hosts of the Democracy will march oi to fresher and more glorious triumphs it tba cause of human liberty and good gov eminent, scattering fi ie secos of prosperity and restoring the State to its proud pgsitioi se the foremost in tho galaxy o? thc Amcrl can Union. For thc part you bear in tut reconstruction of our political and indus trial edifice, I shall always proudly chun an humble interest, wherever tito vlcissi tudes of Hf? ?hall cast my lot. Among in people of Anderson, for whose ad vanrcmen I have spoilt tho best years of my existence I feel privileged to claim, "a place in th picluie, near tho ' dashing of tho guna,1 whenever the enemy to your peace am prosperity threatens an attack; and the re cognition of your prominence and nicritc ous services in behalf of tho State will neve fail to awaken the profoundest emotions c my heart. Tho . President having resign ed hi office for tho reasons assigned lu his ad dross, on motion of Mr. W, W. Russoll lt was Resolved, That tho Convention do no? go into an election for officers, and th; tho election bo by ballot. The President appointed Messrs. J I Glenn, G. F. Tolly and R. M. Burri! tellers. On motion of Gen. W. W. Humphreyi it wus Resolved, That a majority of all tho ba lois cast bs required to elect. Tho following nominations xvoro the made for County Chairman : Maj. J. I Moore, Col. James lt. Orr, Cul. J. W Norris, Maj. E. B. Murray and Mr. G. ] Tolly. Mr. G. W. McGee moved that If no or of thoso voted for should recelvo a mi Jorlty of all tho votes cast on the first ba lot, that thoo all oxcopt tho two roceivit tho highest vote should bo dropped c the second ballot. Not adopted. On motion of Maj. B. F. Whitnor, waa * Resolved, That the roll bo called I clubs, and that as each club was called should deposit its ballot. The Convention then proceeded to bs lot for County Chairman. Mr. J. E. Allen offered tho follnwli preamble and resolutions, which wo adopted : WHEREAS, lt lacing in tho opinion this Convention wiso to follow ihosernl of th? or?sni_.tio_; we? _ found work well and bc of be_.cl.. in tne la campaign. Thereforo be it Raotved, by this Convention, That t candidates bo nominated by prima election. And it is recommended to : the clubs that they express no prefornu for candidates betoro that timo. - The toilers appointed to rooeive ai count the ballot, reported that there ?v nosjplection, no ono of those voted ? having received a majority of tho whe number of ballots cast. . The Convention proceeded to a aocoi ballot for County Chairman. Maj. ?. J. Earle o lie red tho foliowl) resolution, which was-adoptod : Resolved, That this Convention reoognj in the Andetson INTELLIOENCER the p: neor and champion of the South Caroli Democracy, aa well as Its ab!oat advoca and that tue thanks of tho Democra porty of Anderson County aro eminont due, and are horoby tendered, to tho ei tors and proprietors cf said paper for th services iii tue CAUSO. Maj. B. F, Whit ncr o fie red the folio lng resolutions, which wore adopted a.rising voie: It becomes a freo and intelligent poo; to express their political views, their i pro val or disapproval, of measures public policy. Buch as aro promotive or detrimental to, the public welfare ; remember with a living faith how, in hour of tr?>l and danger, the fortunes the State were sustained by the resol will, Ino unfaltering courage, and th. i falling sagacity of Gov. Wado Hamph how ho made no mistakes, and rose the height cf the great arguthout, thc foro bolt Resolved, That tho Democracy of And son County oxpresa their grateful roc nition bf tne eminent services to the Cc monweaUh of our illustrious Govert 2ud. That we have an abiding coi dunce In his abiUties and patriotism whatever position to which he may summoned by tho voice of bis fell? citizens. The tellers appolntod to re?oive i count tho ballots for County ?halrrc reported that Maj. E. B. Murray reooi a majority of all tho ballots cast, and ' .duly elected. On motion, Cols. Jesso W. Norris James I?. Orr, having received tho ? two. highest votes, were declared ole? Vice Chairmen. The Convention proceeded to the e tion of tho Executive Committee, \ tho following result : * COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Garvin, R. W. Simpson ; Slabtown Jameson ; BruBby Crook, T. H. Russ Sandy 8prings, S. IJ. Eskow ; Centrov A. B. Bowdon ; Hunter's Spring, R. Buniss; Hall, J. P. McGee; Hoper W. A. Neal ; Anderson, B. F. Whlti Martin, J. A. Drake; Broadnway,.W McFall: Bolton, G. W. McGee; Ni C^eeh, i?. E. Campbell ; Flat Bock, J Norri*; Hones Path. T. A. nudtn Gurner, James A. Gray; Rook Milli H. Anderson; Savannah, Reuben 1 ria? ; Pendleton, W. H. D. Gaillard ; I No. 1. Dr. W. K. Sharpe: Fork N< Col. F. E. Harrison; Willlamaton, John Wilson; Bowling Gleen,, E, Snipes. On motion of Maj. John B. Moor? was resolved that the Pendleton Col Club be ouuufid io representation or Executive Committee On motion of W. W. Russell, it resolved that any Democratic Club w may hereafter bo organised shall b< titled to one representativo- ou ihn v uti vo Committee. Col. Hoyt, rho i'ornior Chairman-, appropriate remarks introducing County Chairman elect, resigned Chair to him, who assumed its dt and delivered a short address to Ute petition. On motion of Maj.T. H. Runseli, ll ordered that a Comrulttec of three b pointed to draw resolutions than kin former County Chairman for past a ces. Tho Chair appointed on this mit tee Maj'. T. H. Russell, G. W. M and J. A. Mcl^eskoy. On motion of Maj. B. F. Whltn was resolved that any vacancy whlcl; occur In the Executive CommitU filled by the Club lu which it occurs On motUon of M'?. lu W. Kay, th lowing resolution . as adopted : /.VwtW, That thia Convention aM ate tho valiant services of tho Amii Journal, on! that lt merila the well Of all good Democrats. The Committee appointed to arafi duttons expressiv? of thanks of ! Conrc?if lon Jo* IU mi? Pros! Joni for lb? J T-ilush's ?vi'viovs nj?i?c.c? by bim, rp* pcr?ow Cijo following orcambie and reso lutions, which wcro unanimously adop todt ' WHURBAS, Our former Chairman, Capt. Jamos A. Hoyt, bas removed from our nUdat, and is therefore necessarily com? polled to resign bis position at tue bead of the Democracy or Anderson County, therefore Resolved, Tbat our thank? are due and hereby tendered to our vroiaiy Chairman, Cob James A. Hoyt- for tho auls and effi cient manner in which he presided over ?ho Democracy of Anderson County In the most exciting and ha portant cam paign over -witnessed hore. 2nd. That we commend bim to tho De mocracy of his nowly chosen home, and tba. bia sphere of usefulness may be marked by a? conspicuous success aa lt has boen in our midst. - On motion, the C-iiveauon then ad journed. 1 K. B. MURRAY, County Chairman. JOHN E. ALLEN, Secretary. 0 SERENADE*TO JUDGE COOKE. * Judge Cooke was in attendance on Court last week, and was complimented with a serenade st his hotel. The Judge, ia re spouse to thc call for a epecoh, dellvered'the following address : MY FKLLOW-CITIZKNB-? fully realize and gratefully appreciate tho motives which prompt this compliment. While you may regret, and perhaps many of you may feel indignant at the result ofthe recent Judicial election, I desire to assure you that this popular' demonstration of your regard, sympathy and kind feeling towards mo far. yeay infinitely, outweighs any supposed wrong done mo by the 8tato Legislature, and I cherish the hope that you will be able to reconcile yourselves to the belief that thc General Assembly rejected my claims to re election as your Ctrcalt Judge, not from per sonal opposition, but was actuated by wnat it conceived to bo the true interest of the whole State. I havo naught to complain of agr.mstany member of the General Assem bly, and I trust you will give them your confidence and warm support in their effort to serve tho best interest of thc State. .They havo many intricate problems to solve which demand the highest order of talent and great i wisdom, and it ls hardly possible for them to steer the old ship of State clear of the j breakers ahead-and n-.ukc no mistake. But let thc waters be never so troubled, I shall remain aboard with thc Dcinocratio party uutil moored safely in thc hav?ii of rest na tionally. rApplausn.l My fellow citizens, though defeated iii tho Legislature, I am more than compensated by thc fact that.n goncrous and grateful people have given me their firm ana alinn&t unanimous support in thc recent Judicial elections, and it ii Sroper that I should say that tho Anderson elegation stood us a unit for my re-election, I would urge you ua good Democrats to let thcro bo no division among you. The worl of redcm?}iion is liol yet complete, sud if you wpuld secure the achievement.; of tho last campaign you must stand shoulder tc shoulder, presenting a solid front to tho en emies of good government next fall. Con stitutional government, tho peace and tran quility to this great republic, depend upor the success of thc Democratic arty lu tin coming campaign. For tho .ccomplish ment of these high purposes, you should bi united and completely unified, and in th? approaching campaign I shall lend my bes elTorts to bear tho stainless banner of Dc mocrucy to success again, under the snotlesj lead of your noble Governor, Wnde Hamp ton. [Cheers.] In conclusion, let mo thanl you from tho innermost recesses of nv heart for this manifestation of your kind ra gards. In tho distant future, wheu wltl hoary locks, should it be my fortune to Iiv< long, this generous demonstration of u grate fol people, who stood by me, will be grate fully remembered. Thanking you again and fully appreciating this compliment, bid you goou-night. TBE ANDERSON DEMOCRACY. Anderson Club. Anderson Democratic Club met on th evening of thc 1st instant, and opened wit! President Tolly In the chair. Capt. W. D. Evins introduced the follow ing preamble and resolutions: WHEREAS, In our oplr.'on tho permanen Eac?fication of the wlrolo country can onl, e ?: ccu red and preserved by the continuant In. power of the Democratic party; an whereas, it is tho party of peace, progr?s! liberty and honesty, therefore Resolved, That wc use our best efforts t perfect our organization and render lt eft! deni, and to Ostend our utmost Influence t iifcrease its members. Resolved, That we will support for ofllt only such candidates as arc known and di dared Democrats, (and members of'som Democratic Club.) Resolved, That with a view of concili?t lo and to moct all objections, that wo in vii and encourage nil qualified electors of ot township, whether they be Iii?tpendt?i Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, < of any other name, to tum out and vote i our Primary Election. ? Resolved, That we recommend the carefi consideration of.thc above r?solutions'! the several Clubs of tho County. Tho resolutions were considered ns a whol and wero discussed at length by Messrs. 1 B. Murray, E. M. Rucker, W.S.Brown ar A. S. Todd against and Capt. W. D. Evil for their adoption. Tho voto was taken, an the resolutions lost, there being but a'sing vote in their favor. Mr. W. W. Keys offered tho followh preamblo and resolutions., which we unanimously adopted: ? W11EBEA8, Tho Democratic party in Soul Carolina has succeeded. to a great extent : relieving the people of the .State of many tho burdens imposed upon them by the cc rupt and thieving party who preceded tho In authority ; and whereas, we believe th the interests of the State demands the pc petuat ion of the Democratic party in pow and control of tho goynrnment, in ord that thc many measures of reform and r 1 trenchraeut so successfully instituted; nu < bo carried to completion., and that mutti good-will and confidence may be establish between the races ; and whereas, certain ru I ties, claiming to represent the interests I the people of the County and State, are c doAYOring, by misrepresentations of t [ principle'.) and purposes of tho Democra ofthe 8tate and County, to bring aboni division in its ranks, thereby ensuring defeat at tho approaching election, and tho same time ensuring the success"of a pai whoso chief aim and object in tho past 1 'been to oppress and override tho proper) holder ana tax-payer of tho State; a whereas, we recognize in the efforts of thi malicious and designing parties actual d* ger to tho unity of . the party lu tho corni campaign; therefore be it ? Resolved, That the Democracy of And son County express a high degree of plc ure and gratification at tho successful mi ogement of thi" affaire of tho 8tate by < Democratic party during the past year lt 1 been In power. Resolved, Tfiat wo receive with thank hearts the many evidences of a return prosperity to ?ir long oppressed and b dened people, of the security of our li and properly, and of thu establishment 0 feeling of good-will and confidence bctwi the races that has attended tho just t equitable administration of our govern tn by tho Democratic party. Resolved, That-wo plcdgo the Democri of South Carolina a most united, hearty 1 zealous support of nil measures that maj inaugurated in the coming campaign, liovlmr that lt im hnlw K~ ..^.U - course ? j the best interests of the County and. 31 can be fostered and preserved. * Resolved, That we pledge a meit unc< promising aud determined opposition to parties and party measures that are, or 11 be. directly or Indirectly opposed to thoa the Democratic party ofthls County or Sh and especially do we denounce and conde ?H unworthy tho countenance and .re*] of all descent and high-minded citizens, 1 man, or set of men, who would como he the people of thin County or State and i their suffrages, In opposition to the reg? and acknowledged nominee of the De era tin party. Resolred, That we assure our colored low-citizens that we feel a deep int?r?t their fature welfare and prosperity, and them to units with us In continuing power a party who will respect their rig and whose interests are identical with t own. Resolved, That thc Corresponding'Sea ry nf this Club be instructed to for. tho above preamble and resolutions to various Clubs in tho County for con renee. On motion, E. B. Murray, Esq., was 1 ted M represent this Club in tho Coi Democratic Executive Committee. Tho President waakaothorited to opj a registration committee nt his leisure. The Club then adjourned. W. W. KEYS. Secreto Hlabtoim Club. " Thc' Slabtnwn Democratic Club me Saturday 23rd Inst., for the purpose cf feeling its re-orgaolzatlon. in the ebf of l oth the President and th? Vice 1 dent?, Col. W. 8. Pit'ton? ?-s c=?sd tc thc j chair, ond an electlo.? wo* got>* which | resulted aa follow* i President, Col.' W. 8. Pi ten? ; VioS PreoldenU, J. M. Glenn and J. M. Smith : Secretory and Treasurer, J. P. 8mlth'; Corrtapoudlng Secretary, J. C. Watkins; Member of Central Execntivo Committee. Col. J. Jameson. The President appointed tbs following an Executive Com mittee: J. Januon, J. C. Boags. J. H. Bur dine, D. L. Wardlaw, O. A. Bankin ; Com mlttee on Registration, J". M. Smith, F.. M. Glenn. G. W. Bussell, H. 8. Beeres, W. C. Watkins, Three delegates were then elec ted to the County Convention, as follows: J. M. Glenn, J. M. Smith and J. C. Bonn. Tho Club adopted the Constitution of 1870, after amending lt slightly. The following preamble and resolutions were offered and adapted as the sense of tho Club: WuensAs. our Stat?, from .1803 to 1870, was over-ridden by unprincipled corruption isis, the taxpayers denied a voice in the gor* eminent, thc rights of the people outraged, ignorance placed in commanding position, aud the whole State carried rapidly to de struction; and, whereas, this mad career was only checked by th? unparalleled upris ing of the citizens, clothed with theanighty Set peaceful weapon-the ballot-and with le onward cry of reform and retrenchment, sweeping down under apr .liing disadvan tages the stronghold of corruption that was drinking the very life-blood ot the State; and, whereas, the redemption of our coun try ls yet ouly partial, the foe being pros trated but not entirely vanquished. There fore be lt / . Resoled, That we. .tho Slabtown Demo cratic Club, will not abato our zeal, but will heartily co-operate with all other similar clubs In pushing to its llnal consinnmatten tho good work sb auspiciously Segun under the administration of our own Hampton : and, adhering to the principles enunciated in the platform of 1870, we'will press on to make Ute victory of 1878 still more glorious than its predecessor ; and in order to help in bringing about a result so desirable, we favor the plan of primary elections adopted in Ute last campaign, and disfavor all fusion tickets a.nd soft-soldered ind?pendants, .and to still further the prospects of on carly re turning prosperity. Be it further JResoired, That we waive all minor issues and former differences, and earnestly invite all citizens of whatever previous party or condition to join with us in a continuous effort to completely restore to this, our own State, the heat h ful sunshine of peace and prosperity. On motion it.was ordered that these pro ceedings be 6cnt to tho Anderson INTKI.M OExtcza and Journal for publication. The Club then adjourned to meet again the fourth Saturday in April, ai 2 o'clock p. m. W. 8. PICKENS, President. J. P. SMITH, Secretary. , Neil'a Crook CillO. - Pursuant to adjournment, a nvt'ting of Neal's Creek Club was held at Neal's Creek Church Saturday evening, March 2nd, 1878. Thirty-ono additional names were received, making a total membership of eighty-one. The minutes of tho laut meeting were read and confirmed. Gu motion, a ballot was taken for an ad ditional delegate to thoCounty Convention, which resulted in tho choice of Mr. M. E. Mitchell. J. B. Carpentoaand lt. Q. Ander son were then elected as additional altern ate:". An ' election for representative In tho County Executive Committee wau held, which resulted in the choice of L. E. Camp bell; The committee appointed at a previous meeting to draft a constitution and by-laws for tho government of tho Club, then mado their report, which was adopted, making the Saturday before tit? fourth Sunday in each month, at 8 o'clock p. m., the. regular time for thc meeting of the Club. The Anderson papers were request "ni to publish the proceedings of this meeting. M. E. MITCHELL, Pres. J. B. CABPKKTKB, Seo. -?*-: ?i* Physicians recommend Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup when all other medicine:) fall, as a certain cure for Bronchitis, 8oro Throat, and Coughs or Colds of long standing. For Bale by all druggists. The Supreme Court of tho Stato ol New York has decided that J. C. Ayer & Ci?., of Lowell, liave the solo right to uso tho words CHEREY PECTORAL for a medicine, and has issued an injunction against F. V. Rushton, of New York City, for selling Kjshton's Cherry Pectoral or Cherry Pectoral Loz enges, or any other uso of the name to de ?c?v'e the public. This ?-cisi?n of tho high court includes all dealers who nell any sim ilar article.-Port Jefferson (L. J.) Leader. Yes Wo can change a .fifty dollar bill if you want a bottle of GLODK FLOWEB SYBCF, tho greatest Cough and Lung Remedy, io tho world ; or if you want to try it first and ?eo if v/fint tho Hon. Alox. H. Stephens, Ex Gov. Smith, Ex-Gov. Brown and Hon. Rob ert Toomba, of Georgia, say about it is true, you can get a Sample Bottle for ten cants nt SisFm?f?, REID & Co's. Drug Store, that re lieves an ordinary cold. The GLODK FLOWKE Couau SVBUP never had an equal for Coughs, Colds and Lung Affections. It nosiiively cures Consumption when all other boasted remedies fail. Samplo Bottles, ten cents. Regular HIZO, fifty doses, $1.00 A Gentle Hint. In our ?tyle of climate, with {ts sudden changes of temperature-rain, wind and sunshino often intermingling in a single day-it is no wonder tba* oafScuiidrcn, friends and relatives are so frequent!/ taken from us by negloctcd colds, half tho deaths resulting directly fiom this cause. A bottle of Boschoe's German Syrup kept about your homo for immediate uso will prevent serious 'sickness, a large doctor's bill, and perhaps death, by tho uso of threo or four doses. For curing .Consumj?in>u, Hemorrhages, Prfetimonia, Severe CougliB, Croup or any disease of thc Throat or Lunga, its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every town and village on this continent, Samplo bottles for trial, 10c., regular size, 75c. REDUCED KKiCES. First Class Cooking Stoves at $1150 to $25.00. THE LARGEST AND THE CHEAPEST " LOT OP COOKING STOVES Ever brought to Anderson, WHICH I will deliver In my Wagon at any place on the Greenville & Columbia Railroad, from Wllllamston downtoCokea bury. . x Price your Greenville Stoves, and be con vinced. And as for TINT WARB- I will sell Just as cheap, and jiay moro for RAGS arid RAW HIDES than any ono else. A largo and well-selected stock of Print i lng and Wrapping Paper always on hand at bot lora prices. ' JpHN E. PEOPLES. Jan 24^1878 " 12 , NOTICF FINAL SiTTTLEMKNT. Tho undersigned, Administrator of Elijah and Nancy Elrod, deceased, hereby gives notice that ho will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County tor a final settlement of said Estates on ilia 20th day of March next, and for a final discharge. All persona having demands against tho said Estates'are hereby notified to present them on ur before that day or they will be barred. J. P. JOHNSON, Adm'r. Keb 14, 1878 81 o' FOR SIXTY DAYS AT TH? NEW YORK CASH STORE . 'OF ARNSTEIN & ROSE. DURING tbe remainder of the Winter Season, we propose to adre our custo mers some big Bargain DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, CARPETS, HATS, &c, Sta. We have made large reductions in many linea of ? Goods, oayj 60c. Dress Goods to Soc. ' 40c. Drees Goods to 25c. 35c. Diess Goods to 20c. 25c. Dress Gpcis to 18c. ?10 Blankets to $3.00. $0.00 Blankets to $7.00. $8.00 Blankets to $0.00. $0.00 Blankets to $4.00. . In FLANNELS. SHAWLS. CA8SIMERES. JEANS, MEN'S and WOMEN d UNDERWEAR, CLOTHiNG, and all other Winter Goods, we have made large reductions in prices. . . We menu to commence our 8pring and Summer business with an entirely new, fresh Stock, and are determined to close out all Goods now on hand. Those in need of Goods will find it greatly to their interest to order, or call in person. You will find a little mouey wilMmy a great many needful articles. ARNSTEIN & ROSE, T ? ,0"0 NEW YORK CASH STORK. Anderson, Jan. 9, 1878. ^ CONCAREE IRON WORKS, COLUMBIA, 8. C. , ?Jolin 'Alexander, ^Proprietor. Seduced Prices Vertical Cane Hill, LIST OF PRICES. 2 Rollers, 10 inches diameter..?T....,.$35 00 22 * * 12 * " * ??......*....*................ .?....?-- ?y ?t uss* ....*...? - 5 00 . 2 . " li " .;. 55 00 8 '* 10 " " . GO 00 ? *' ia " " .i. 70 00 3 " 14 " ?!. 80 00 Above prices completo with Frame. Without Frame, $10 lesa on each Mill. HORIZONTAL-3 Roll Mill, ?br Steam or Water Power. $160 00 -o Steam Engines, Boilers, Cotton Presses, (Mst Mills, ANI> SAW MILL GEARING* Of all kinda to order. IKON and BRASS CASTINGS on abort notice and moat reasona able terms. . ? REDUCED PRICES. I" ?Sn Gearing constantly ou hand of tlx? following sises t 8 feet wheel and pinion.:.$21 09 O " ,f . 23 00. 10 '? " . 25 00 11 " M .'..;.". 30 00 12 ".,. 35 00 .* 14 " " . 40 00 With Bolts, $3.50 extra for each set. Ant ?-friction Plates and Bulls for Cotton Press, $10 and $12 per set. Would respectfully call attention to ten new patterns of Putent Iron Railings: can be | run any length without posts. Also ten new patterns of Bannisters, got up expressly hy J. Alexander for the Fair. I bavo a great many different patterns at my shop of ola style j will ho pleased to show any one around who may call. TorniB Cash on delivery at Railroad Depot in Columbia. Works foot of Lady Street, opposite Grcenvlllo Railroad Freight Depot. " SULLIVAN & CO., Agents, Anderson. S. C. Oct 4. 1877 ... 12 , '_ Jjfe THE CRY IS MORE GEORGIA GRANGE. USE WHAT IS KNOWN TO BE GOOD. ? 000 Tons Sold in Anderson County last Year with Satisfactory Results ! . COTTON OPTION PRICE X ACID PHOSPHATE, per Ton.800 pouuds Cotton. GEORGIA GRANGE GUANO, per Ton.?....400 pounds Cotton. THE standard of thc "Georgia Grange Guano&ranked.hi-fdier last leason than,that of | any other Superphosphate sold In South Carolina or Georgia. It is mads from ani mal bono and high grade phosphate, and its former high standard Is hot only maintained this season, but ia raised by tho addition or Ammonia sufficient to give t?ie plant a fine j start. .. . JP. \V. WAGENER Sa CO., Charleston, 8. C. McCULLY & TAYLOR, Agontfl, Anderson, S. C. Feb 14, 1878_81__._ 8m ANOTHER MAN MAEEIED, A.3N"D SAPPY ! .?.N Abbeviilo Beauty captured one of tho Anderson Boys last week, and ho was J dressed In one or those Elegant Black Snits from Now, if you wuni to go and do likewise, just come and get a Suit from HMITH, end you will be successful with her, suro and certain. A Large Lot of Ready Made Clothing Arriving this week, and if voa want a HICE SUIT FOR CHRISTMAS., come right along and get ono CHEAP FOR CASU. JJ. I\ SMITH, SicCuIly'a Corser. Nov 20, 1877 13 ly CARDEN S?EDS! Fresh, Genuine and Guaranteed* At Wholesale and Retail Prices, from three of the largest und most reliable houses s D. M. FERR i. COM8TOCK, FERRE ?fe CO., ", ROBERT BUIST. ?>ts~ Tcp cent"papers reduced to fivo cents. Give us a call ht all we ask, Prices to anil everybody and the times. SIMPSON, REID & CO. Jan 81,1878 15 ly FURNITURE^ FURNITURE* CHEAPER THAN EVER. TOIiX.?T tiie Leader o? LOW 3?TtIOEB. ' OOK atsome of the figures at which yon can buy Furniture at ir. Anderson : ? . . Good Hard Wood Cottage Bedsteads at $3.00{ without Slats and Castors, $2.60. Towel End and Drawer Washstands, $1.35. Largs 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 8ets, consisting of Dress Bureau. Bedstead, Washstand and Table, $15.00 ; with four Chairs and Hocking Chair, complete, $21.00. Walnut Chamber Snits, contesting 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, $32.75. And everything ela? in proportion. , >:.'-_ I have on hand a very large 8tock. from a ??teen dclhtr Suit Uj? w u iwo hunarea dollar Mutt, i claim to sell cheaper than Greenville, and will duplicate any bill that can bo bought there. * G. 5*. TOSAY, Repot Street* Oct 4,1877_ 12 _ . ? . ? ? JF POWER. SORGHUM MILLS t$nMf9F* n AT?ANTA.GA. . STILL- AT THE FROST WITH Gr E O O E RIES AND GENERAL. MERCHANDISE AT ROCK BOTTOM FIGURES We are sgeuts tor the old reliable Anchor Brand Fertilizer, . AND ALSO Soluble Pacifie Guano, AND Compound Acid Phosphate, Both high gridef. WE propose to sell on sa reasonable terms-either for Cash or Cotton Option as any first-class "Fertilizer can be sold in this market ALL WE AUK m'A TRIAL. . LIG?N &> feuq&iu Feb 14, 1878 31 AND SgSAlUL "PROFITS T?7??7"E are receiving every week additions n to our lnrge stock "bf Goods, and will sell thom for Cash at small profit?. Wo have in store a large lot of prime and choice , New Orleans Molasses,' low for cash Buckwheat Flour, 6c. per lb. Good Sugar, ll lbs. for one dollar. Primo Coffee, 4 lbs. for ono dollar. Best Tennessee Flour. ^ Our Carolina and Gilt Edge Flour cannot be boat In Fancy Groceries, Wo hove Mince Meat, Raisins. Citron, Applo Better, Quince Butter, Currante, Canned Gooda, &c. Potware. Just received a fine assortment ol Pot ware, at lower prices than eyer sold bore. ' . DRY GOODS, A FULL LINE. ".A".5Elcnd!(i assortment of BOOTS and SHOES, Also, HATS and OAP8. T French Calf 8kins, Oak -and Hemlock Bolo leather. - - ; SALT, IRON and STEEL. , Crockery, China andaGlassware. Lamp Goods and Chandeliers- something nice, for salo by w . ,. ,"" . A? ?. TOWERS & CO. Feb 14, 1878 81 .-. Wilu'amstori Male Academy. THE FI2ST SESSION (twenty weeks) begins JANUARY 7th. ? ,JrP?TIOir J.** 8?8swn-Spelji?g, Beading, Writing, Elements of Arithmetic and ci Geography, $8.00., Higher Arithmetic ?ind Geography, Bngltsh Grammar, Composi tion, U", a. History. $12.50. Latin, Greek, Algebra, Geometry, &o., $17.60 Patrons get benefit of public ninds. Char ges made from time of entrance to ehd of shalon. When atteudauce Ia' notjwESible, wSdusswu ?or lost "n?a i? mau?, .oonrd in private families as low ea at other villages. "J. M-PICKLE, Principal. TBUBTKBS-Dr. J. W. Cry mes, Pres. : c. E. Horton, Sec. ; R. V. Acker, Dr.Ben. Brown, ; 0. B. Robena. Jan 10,1678 20 _grq wILHlTE- & WiLLS?MAS AUDEKION, 5. 0. v" GAR?EN and FIEL?f> SEEDS. OHEMICALS for home-made FertilizeT. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, DYE STUFFS and LAMPS, WINDOW GLASS, DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES, And a full liss of DRUGS, cheap'for cash, JBBr* Those who are indebted tn ?ju ~??? p.v?s? seiil? nt once. Jon 17.1878 2? S?TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, " :. Airosasoa COUNTY. . . By W. W. Humphreys, Jitdge of Probate. WHEREAS, Dr. W. B.'Mulwee hfa applied to mo to grant him Letters of Ad niinistratien oa tho Personal Estate and effects of 8. R. Williams, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular tba kindred and creditors of tho said S. R. Williams, deceaseoV th?t they be and appear before me fri the Conrfc of Probate, to bo held ut Anderson C. -H. on Friday, ICth day of March, 1878, after publication hereof, at U o'clock In tho fore noon, to show cause, if acr? they have, why tho said Administration should not ba a (tated. Given under my hand, this 22nd day of February. 1878. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Feb 28,1878 S3 2 .ggfa-^j-, --'-^ lew Advertisements. T*T A ISJAfl B?t?n I>ri" V*00 onir 82SO, Ppr-. * f for Orara*, price ?340 only $05. Piper^ Bree. TJA NIEL ?. JIKA TTY, Washington,. Bit Jersey. Ged. P. Bowell & Co/s Newspaper Advertising Agency, 10 SPRUCE STREET, - MEW YORK. GEO. P. ROWELL & CO. conduct an agency for tte- rtt?pt??n of tdverUsementa for American newnpu ??:.*. Tba moat complete establishment of the kind la th? world. 8,000 pew?pftpen- we kept regnlariy-on rile open to ihn Inspection of customer*. Every odvarUsameut is taken at tba bouse prie* of the p.yer, without any additional charge or commUslun. Aja adverttecr.la Acalla??Uh ihn A u ?-...-?-? ^^aoonflonc?inakleg oae cos tract JciteaJ of a d?iea,"a hundred or a tboasand. A IT vi jus pugri, coc-talnlna; lists of b*st pa para, largeat cdKulattosa, ttiJ}>ious, agricultural. political, daily ??d countrr papen, sad au piibiicaUoaa wtifch ar* ?poclally valuable to-sdver llsaia, wUh aoma infon/.atton about prices la seat to any tddreaa on receipt of ten cents. * Partons at. adlitant? ?tabing to waka contracts for crtrcrttelng In any town, tlly, county, 8tat? ot territory of t?o United Sitte?, or ?ny portion of the Dominion of Canada, way ?end a conciso wate meut of what ?bey want, together with a copy of tba Advertisement ?bey ??tro inserta?, ?nd wUl rcccWe iiifo/njaiJon by return ?ail waler- will tri able them to decida whether to incrcass ot rednta tba order. . ?c-r auch Information them ta ^p chara?. Order? aro tak/>n far ?. ?inala ?i?. ?5 -??I fer * Hst ; for a singla dollar utts??r M for a larder sum. i C oo, p. Bo WAUA Co.. aha ,iu bb. tba Am?irAn newspaper Directory (prico 00 cents) st complets list of all Awericto Newspapers, and aQaattter or the towns in whl-h they sr?lsauoL tua, ts ?VS Js?sjoa ACSTS^?-. retwrts?yT^ Tf lld ?l I twaf 9 Sewing Macht?? ia Iba erstast ?liing and. baa? sat isfying la tho market H hw a vary hugt,abtt?I?: mak?the lockstitch ; is uloola in construction ; very. tiaht-Tunntnp, and ahuot? noisilaat, H U almost hnpcMlblo for oth? n??oSlce-? <o toll in di raot oanipctHIon wtlk tb* Wtpyi!. AOEKTS WArTTfiX?. Apply kr tnriu* tn W AITR SstWfif? MA cn ty K co.;ctKviuJAK.->)o. .. A (\ EXTRA FtKi MIXED^?r i MU.K.V. -*