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THE INTELLIGENCER. IJOCAJJ MATTERS. ~XB~ Nomination? of candidate? in usual formt not lo exceed on* inch, nv? DOLLARS. These charges are to be paid strictly in advance, and no exceptions whaler ex will be made to the fUT* All communications for personal adran tage will be charged format the rate of ox a DOLLAR for every inf A. We with it distrnJly underwood that we do n?* hold ourselves rttponsible for the views or erprestions of correspondent?. OEAHD DITlfSION 8. OT T. The summer session of tho Grand Divis ion of South Carolina convened in Ander son on Wednesday morning, and was large ly attended by representative? from the sub ordinate Divisions. Several matters of in terest were discussed during the morning, and il was decided to hold afternoon sca nlons, beginning at 4 o'clock p. m., and night sessions, beginning af 81 o'clock. The sessions are open for any member of the subordinate Divisions to attend, and as im portant questions are continually present ing themselves for discussion, J; will be of advantage for all who can do so to attend. We will publish the proceedings next week. ECLIPSE OP THE BUK. This interesting event will occur on Mon day, the 20th of this month. In the Eas tern States it will begin about a quarter to Ave, and end ? bout half-past six in the af ternoon. Ii will be seen in the United .States as a partial eclipse, except along and near thc line of totality, where it will be total. This line passes through Alaska, British America, Colorado, Texaa, across" tho Gulf of Mexico md near Ha vanna, where there will be 'a total eclipse. Observations made upon the sun are of great importance in establishing certain theories relative to the physical condition of that body and other astronomical facts, and astronomers will be prepared to make them, both along the lino of totality and elsewhere. There will be no' other total ?clipse of the sun visible in ihe United 3tates until the close of the century, and on that account this event should be viewed by all with interest, BABB BALL. On last Friday morning, as tho town clock struck one, the first nine of the "Ham Skins'* Clt|b of this place, under their Cap tain, S. M. Van Wyck, left by private con veyance for Greenville, S. C. The object of their visit was to play a match game of base hall with the "Resolutes" of that city. The Anderson club arrived there on Friday at 12 o'clock ra., much fatigued, and were met a little way out of the city by a committee from the "Resolutes," who assigned them to diiTerent members of their club. After a littlo rest and refreshment, they repaired to Boyce's lawn, wh-aro a largo ero vt I of ladies and gentloraen were assembled to witness thc game. Our boys, though wearied by a long ride, entered the contest determined to do their best. Mr. Livingstone acted as umpire, and Mr. J. M. Cathcart, of Ander son, end Mr. Elias McBce kept the score of the game. The game commenced about 3 o'clock, and lasted ntar three hours, at tba end of w". ?:h time the score stood 57 to 20, in favor i'"'Anderson. In the evening a hop was given at the Mansion House in honor of tho "Ham Skins," which was much enjoyed by those who attended it. The Anderson boys were delighted with their visit to the Mountain City. It is rumored that the "Resolutes" will pay the "Hara Skins" s similar visit Bhonly. Our boys will be glad tc Bee them, and endeavor to follow up victory with victory. \ D?JATH 07 MB. A. E. BEBO. We are pained to record the death of Mr. Alfred Elkin Reed, which occurred at his residence, in this county on last Sunday, the 21st inst., from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. Mi. Recd was stricken with paralysis in September last, and although he recovered in a great measure from this attack ho has suffered greatly and almost constantly from Bright's disease of the kid neys, though for several weeks past he had appeared to improve rapidly, and it was hop - HtalM. I, Wi.lV. iii ?? g,M??> ??w??UrC ?JV restored. But on last Saturday at three o'clock, ho waa stricken a Bccond time with paralysis, and although every effort that me dica! skill and attention could iuake was tried to arrest the effects of this attack, it availed nothing, and just twelve hours later ho died. Mr. Rood waa boru near Honea Path, on the 10th of September, 1813, and has always resided In thia county, having settled on Bear Creek, in Martin township, in 1841, in the residence occupied by him at thc time of his death. He was an upright, in dustrious and honorable citizen, haring, as he said himself, for forty-five years labored actively *.? thu work of agriculture. Ho was a. very successful farmer, and during the whole time he did not buy for his own usa a ponndof bacon. ? our, or meal, as ho was a great believer in tho independence of the farmer, if ho would only raise his own provisions. During his life he accumulated a good property, and has loft an example worthy of imitation. Mr. Reed waa a kind and amiable neighbor who had the respect and friendship of all who knew bim, and whose d ?par tu re will bo mourned by a hos! of relativas and friends. Hia remains wert placed to' rest in Ebenezer Church Yard, on Monday, the 22d inst., after solemn and ap propriate funeral services, which were at tended by a large crowd of his neighbors and acquaintances, who assembled to pay their last tribute to the memory of one TV ? ?vw*?* uvatta wasCJT l?iuoiiv? TBS LOWTTDSSVILLE PICNIC. The picnic at Lowndcsvllle on last Tues day In the interest of the Savannah Valley Stall road,' attracted to that pleasant village about three thousand person*, beafdea ar unnumbered array of candidates. At ll o'clock the meeting, which' had been ar ranged for in the beautiful grove at tlx sj. ?lng,- was called to order try Mr. E. B Mu.ray, vho stated the.object of the meet ?ns to be the consideration of the propos?e railroad, after which he Introduced the fol lowing speakers In the order "amad : Gen 8. McGowan, Dr. J. C. Maxwell, Col. E. M Rucker, Dr. F. P. Gary, Dr. W. C. Brown ?.'apt. James Cochran, Col. F. A. Connoi Cupt. J. H. Bice, Cd. W. K. Bradley, Gel R. B. Hem phill wid. Dr. J. A. Robiosoi The speaker* aid not confine themselves I til? ratlr/>*? "nestle:*, t?iih i~s cr ihrsee: copiions, and a perfect broadside of po?itl Was discharged upon the people. "1 speech?? were spicy and interesting, thom many ofthem were of a personal natu and evinced more feeling upon politic 'questions than seems to ns best calcul?t to advance the political interests of Abl ville County, and wo do not think we ?j aggerate the facta when, we say that 1 a every word spoken in the interest offs Democratic party alone, there were at. lei three-words ? spoken with reference lo ft candidacy of particular aspirants. 'S speeches were, however, good ones, and m discussion no doubt did much to give 6 people an insight into the merits of g. could be arrived at. Capt, J. T. Bornea, of | offered resolutions approving the action of tho corporators, end nlruVmur the people of Lowndcsville to assist in building tho road j by whatever moans they were able to do. Tiic resolution was adopted with only one ! dissenting vote. After this th* crowd was invited to partake of a splendid plo nie din ner, which was spread upon a general table, and was very much enjoyed by those pre sent. The meeting was a great sucosas, and will long be remembered by those who were present. Its management was good, and gives an additional evidence of ' the hospitality and public spirit of the noblo people of Lowndesvillo. Every one present j was of the opinion that this people deserve : a railroad, and ought to nave one. They I are too energetic, Intelligent and refined to be as it were shot out of the world, by hav ing to travel twenty-five miles to reach a railroad depot. CABOLIRA COLLEGIATE IHSTrTDTB. Wednesday Night of th? Commenceaieut. On Wednesday evening tho closing exer cises of the Commencement of tho Caro lina Collegiate Institute were wUucwed by a number ot' persons from the surrounding j country as wall as the town. Som; time before the appointed hour had salved, quite a number of persons were assembled in tho chapel, which was soon cro*led. After some excellent music, tho following | programme was rendered in a highly if ?sting manner : The Fairy Drama-"The Bleeping Be .ty"-which was rendered tho previas evening, and repeated at the request of audience. Music. Extracts were then spoken by tho boytj who competed for the prize to be given tho best declaimer, as follows : Engeae Langston-"Old Ironsides." Har- r McGrath-"Dying Chief." Willie Murrah-"Br?celo hts troops." . Ncvitt Fant-"The Sword." . Hammie Webb-"Now England's Dead." Robbie Towers-"Landing of Pilgrims." N. A. McCully-"Lord UlUn's Daughter." Rufus Font-"Soldier'a Dream." Robbie Clark-"Sailor Boy'B Dream." ?rom urieraon--Burial Sir John Moore." Paul Sharpe-"Hard Times." Ernest Cochran-"Our Schools should re ceive Moral Culture." Nim Sullivan-"Trenton." Scipio Fcatheraton-"Beniir?-0.? Defiance. Revs. D. E. Friereon, D.D., T. F. Gads den, H. F. Chrietzberg and W. H. Strick land, who constituted the. committee of judges, awarded tho prise to Master Ernest Cocinan. E. B. Murray WHS thon invited by th? President to present three prices-the first, co)nd and third awarded to Miss Pet Reed, Mita Bessie Nardin and Master Robbie Toyere, respectively, for the best composi ttorij on "The Seasonc"* A)?o, the first, aecrpd and third prizes awarded to M?BS L mille Nardin, Master Ernest Cochran and Miss Anna Bell Towers, respectively, for the bestlcompositions on the "History of Jo seph!" Tlese interesting exercises were - '.' 9? closes with the rendition of the entertain ing aalogue-"Bolts arid Bars." Ctuice music was discoursed on the occa sion ly Mrs. Finkind on the Violin, ac comrknled by her daughter, Miss Nettie Pinked, on the plano, which added greatly to rblonjoyment of the occasion. We are glad (> have the opportunity of attending those; ii .Westing exercises, and wish the Inst t* .o may In the rature meet its merited sui ce* J BniEF HEKTIOIT. Tliolrnllitary muster, which is to take place lt Cross Reads on nest Saturday, premiss to bo a great success, and a num ber of prsons are expected to attend. Thea will be a meeting of the Associate GrangejNo. 1, with Harper Grange, at 10 o'clocl?i on. Friday the 2Cth inst., and on Saturdy a mass meeting to bo addressed by Col. Affcn'and others. The ?l?ssion of the grange column kat week ww occasioned by a press of matter upon OK columns which could not be left over, au* not by any default- of Col. J. W. ' Norris, (ho bas so efneiently and regularly looked ?ter this department. The advertisement of the Atlanta Medi cal Collete anneals in this issue. We do no. i.w^wra vu ict.v.uiiuciiu ii. LO mose pur suing inf] cal studies as in every way worthy of their I patronage. Its, reputation and stendlnAre equal to that of tho highest. The S&dty. Schcol Institute at William stem 1 rat lr eek was a most pleasant, success, and wo? pry largely attended by the Sun day, Sehe" workers belonging to lt. The1 delegates Ind visitors were most hospitably andsnmpjuously entertained by the people gf fVilliarhiton. We will publish the pro tings a soon as we can procura them, ?e'ro i ill br . . Sunday School pic nie ce cbrntioi at Ebenezer Church on the first 8i linday u August, 3rd proximo. Ad d tases wi 1 be delivered by Revs. H. F. C rietzber and A. Erwin, and also ser oral s; reel:cr. a d dialogues by some of tbs ch li e?en. Th? pnblio generally and ladljs es* nclallyar Invited to attend. J There wal be a Temperance pic nie tl the stawell Institute on Saturday, the 3rt; day ? August. I Several speakers will be invited a address those present on the occaion. ibo ladies will remember to bring their iaskets. X ie Hall Democratic Club.iwlll beet at 2 ( clock p. m., on the samctday md at the ?ame piree. The day wil no ioubt lia or* of interest. We have shflbrerl from a drouth of aiout bor weeks, durlng\whfch time we havf not lad enough rain to\lay tho dust. The dopa ind gardens have t*en very much injured, ind otir farmers wlb' happen to be inj the j iry section will sustiln considerable lo* in .,ho corn and probably In tho cotton iop. The weather has tanged, however,'and thc prospecta are thal wo will have raji in a lew dayo. At a meeting of E&nezcr Division, jons Jof Temperance, held July 12th, .1878,] th o following officers werlelcctod and instated : Dr. 0. V. Barnes, VfB?. ; C. C. Reidj W. A.,- MT? Minerva Drier, R. 8. ; Miss Met tle Browne, A. B. 8. -bliss Lou J. Dake, P. 8. ; Mrs. N. L. Emkn, Treas. ; Kef. A. Ervin, Chap. ; Miss L. J. Pennel, On. ; Miss Lizzie M. Brownes A. C., I. P. Gink scales, I. S. ; Willie Prictt^O. 8. At the last meeting <f New Prospect Di vision, Sons of TempeLne?, the folloVing I offier.-a were elected ta ?irvo the enaiing , .\xir.r?cc : J. G. Rt'?T, V.iT. -, J, M. xtatpic, i W. A.; Miss Jane Snir4i,*f|.B. ; Missilat i tie Eskew, A. R. ft.; krit. Riley, F.8.: i Jasper Hembree, Treai;>Rev. B.' Hays, Chop.; Miss Sallie Ot** ie, C.; M? L. Bullies, A. C. ; M. D. L s, I. S. ; J. D. Garrison, 0.8. Thia Di4 n is in a flour I Ishing condition, havinaV xlvcd twenty ' i^Wi.new members at ita ^ meeting. ! ^fcOBGAH WAB-A 10|b. SOLID SHOT. ' If any man insulta yonftramon sense by 6 offering a first-class 0 S'S Organ for $05, f 'Vboot bim on the 8pot."M ll neeeoity for * buying such inferior OrgnuK.* forever done * away wiih. ?100 Cash, 1*100 no Xa*v ? Ter mn, now buys a mag**f**at Marou ? e HaValln Parlor ev Church with Faur j fkU &t*A* and Tm ^".V Elegant Now TOW a Tims. Kin desired to '..dist, ? volunteer com pany of Infantry with ita rendesvous at thia place. Tho time of tho fix?t meet In JJ will bo announced shortly.A hog, be longing to n man near Fair Play, devel oped unmistakable symptoms of hydro phobia lost Saturday, and it was found necessary to shoot it. It blt aoveral other hogs, and attacked persons fero ciously, but bil no one.The craps everywhere in the township are suffer ing greatly for ?in, and much uneasi ness ls felt at the prospect of a prolonged drouth.Tho committee to receive aub ncrlptiona and perfect arrangements to ward the buildlug of tho Methodist Church, near Fair Play, aro moving ac tively and encouragingly forward.Mr. Q. E. Smith, a raorchant at this place, purchased a lot of water-melons recently, one of which ho accidentally fon nd to be highly impregnated with strychnine. It la supposed this was dono by tho pro ducer, in order to detect molon thieves, a considerable number of whom depro- j date upon this community, but it be comes criminal whoa it is attempted to, knowingly, sell molona into which poi son hos been infused. Tho melon being 1 apparently a fino ono, Mr. Smith had singled lt out for his own "tooth," but upon opening it bis suspicion? woro aroused, and an analysis dovoloped tho ubovo facts.Loft week tho Lutherans held a meeting of several day's duration at Do"blo Springs Baptist Church, in which considerable interest was mani fested. Dr. Stnoltzer, of Walhalla, con ducted tho sorvicos, and his discourses were said to bo of raro forco and beauty. .This woek tho Methodists aro hold ing a protracted mooting at Smith Chapol, in which the pastor, Rev. T. P. Phillips, Is assisted by Rovs. O. A. Darby and .T. Walter Dickson. Sovoral accessions to tho Church and a thorough revival aro .likely to result.Next Sunday night rho Baptists at this place will Inaugurate a series of moorings, to be continued brough tho following wook.Sc lt will \s seen that tho Fork is fully entered JU the season of annual religious ro fcvals. W. A. D. 1 A CASE 07 DROWNING. TOWKVILLB, 8. C., July 24, 1873. Bf K. EDITOR : A caso of accidental dre wil ina occurred in T?galo river at a point abtut eight miles from this place on last Biiday, the 2l?t-, about night fall. On Uusmorning, Peter Knox, a colored man, 80 ck 35 years old, who lived with Mr. Jno. Giern, within a mile of the river, had occa sionUo cross into Georgia, and us?d Mr. QisnV'a batteau for that purpose and tied it to tho b nk until be would return, but duringtVi day it was brought back to this sidoywaiut his knowledge, end when he returned tb tho riv? and found the boat .sargon?, betook off his clothing and shoes, ijflfrj them in a bundle about his head ft?.ttempted to swim across to this Bide, ^?hich attempt ho lost his life. Why he f'flft is a mystery, somewhat, as he was kSwn to be on excellent swimmer, and his doilies were nat cumbersome so long as kepi dry. No ono saw him approach the rivet, tb nigh he was seen going in that di - rectin late in the day. No uneasiness ap pear&Itobe felt by his family athis ab. senca. During Monday some fishermen streaked a "trot line" across the river s hunted yards or so below the batteau land ing, Ibero it is supposed the colored man cntem tho water. These men were not awarithat the man wes missing and on go ing tojthelr line after night, they were sur prised to find his lifeless body barbed by two of the hooks, some feet below tho wa ter's jnrface. The bundle was still about ? 'be t l?d, md after several persons were Bumi toned, tho body was removed to this bani, nearest which it was first discovered, and n Tuesday morning, Trial Justice W. F. M Fant, impaunclled a jury of inquest .rho: i verdict, after hearing ail tho evidence obtainable, was rendered."death from ac- 1 cidcnnl drowning." It in not vw>~?ib!e that the Deceased was foully dealt with, as he j possesed a peaceable disposition, and had no ka>wn enemies. HONKA i'ATH. Frfiay, Saturday and Sunday last were the rottest days known for years, the them omcter registering 100 degrees on the first I ??o, and away up in the nineties on the h & named day.' . Tb crops are r.uffering BKatlv. and will bo v ly sheri unless q?{ at an Mr ?Mike Nicely will too .-y-ixh tho long nd much needed repmi^^^S?rapot. MaaHemphill, of the AbbtvrBKMedhivi,. passeaup the road losi week loe&f ig ?OM tome, j Sursrintcitdent Dodamcad halted for a fow nauutes on his way to Greenville, and was airing about cotton shipments. If he will gire the people along tho lino a fair chanc? on cotton and other freights, they will Iii benefit ted and the. finances of the road improved, no doubt. Give it a trial, ye railroad managers, and see what effect it will hive. Trial Justice Wright called a special term of hisjeourt on Monday. Result : ten dol lars, dr boord at McConnell house thirty days. I Wm I Mattox's bouse was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning last. The fire was di soo Tired about 8 o'clock issuing from a hole in the celling of the potch, and every effort made to save tho house and furniture, but everything being dry only a portion of the furniture waa saved. After the fire had ?G..C W.7.~. ?.aw . ..?..?Vi*.I. V,?L. ?>fitU?g j move? to a house near by, young Mr. Ver miUic l, a near neighbor who had been as- ? aistini at the fire, died suddenly, it is sup posed from exhaustion. The fire is thong t to be tho work of an incendiary. The protracted meeting in tito Baptist Church has been postponed from this to the secondjor third week in August. Ci-Arrox, GEORGIA, Joly 22, 1878. DEA4?RTKUJ?KXCKB; Hera wo are ?g*!n in the mountains of Rabnn County, Geor gia, where illicit distillation and bad whiskey seems to have ceased. Tho people ?re all hard at work, and crop prospects sra pretty fair, though In some localities, snffering i for rain. The days hi the sunshine are hot, : hot, but you can always find a shady place 1 to keep cool. The nigh's, though hotter by far than usual, are cool, and yon can ol wu; m ?ic-sp ??iuf?it?uiy, und ii juill rising in : the morning, you feel indeed like you had ! slept and waa rested. AU ia quirt np here and pt* i co and plenty prevail. I am glad ? your corporation did not take a vote on thc I Savannah Valley Railroad aa proposed. We ought to better understand the question before acting, so far aa our interests go. 1 have Utdy been put in possession of juieta, which causo me to utterly oppose the pro ject ai (resent. Truly yours, "PlSHACLB MOVJKTAIS." Jno. T. Boan, of Bean Sutton, Texas, says: "Ihave sent to Da. IIAMXS for his Pis Wo SM Mantas* in several cases ; ha vs always ?sceived it in doo limo, and the medidos: has alway? acted promptly and enVi.-nt/v- i.i ?-very essa. . I regard thia na TO THE DEMOCRATS OF AWD2E80K ' OOUMTT. Mn. EDITOB .- I bad the honor to address yon In a communication over the signature of "Democrat," published in the Imraxu UKHCKB December 30th, 1875, urging apon the Democrats thorough and unflinching organisation, such, as would bring every man square to the front. That communi cation expressed our plan of organization. Township after township responded to our communication by organizing their Demo cratic clubs, and electing their delegates to a County Convention to meet at Anderson Court House on aol es day in February', 1870, as suggested by "Democrat." We had a Convention on thot day, and the Count; of Anderson was organized into a solid and de termined Democracy, upon tho principle? of straight-out policy. At the first Con ven Mon of 1870, that re-organized the -State Democracy, we had tho honor to be ap pointed a member of t hp State Democratic Executive Committee. Not withstanding some of the leading papers of tho State, and many of the counties, were opposed to a straight-out policy, we still adhered to it and urged it upon tho Committee. Other members did the same. This Committee, as tho State, was naturally divided in opin ion upon the subject, but they were all good and true men, and desired nothing but the welfare of the State. We finally determined our policy by calling a State Democratic Convention, which met in Columbia on the 15th day of August, 1870. The Convention waa largely attended, and the samo ques tion of "straight-out" was again considered in the Convention, and we, having at that time the honor to be a member again, fa vored the "straight-out" policy, which was finally adopted by tho Convention. Not, however, without strong and powerful op porition. but when adopted every member at once gave his full faith and allegiance to it, and made their nominations for the State with Qon. Wade Hampton at ita head, and the campaign soon afterwards opened at Anderson Court House, and from that day uutil the day of election the people of the 3tate kept it up day and night, and a vic tory was won, and a glorious victory it was. In ibo inception of that contest we prom ised in behalf of Anderson County twenty five hundred Democratic majority. It was thought by many that our zeal for the party had caused us to over estimate thc strength of the County, bnt tho Democrats made our promise good, and increased it to three thousand ono hundred and fifty votes. Tills was glory enough for us. In that race we were asked by many to become a candidate for tho Legislature. This we declined, because we believed we could do more for our party as a private citizen. There buhu: good men in the field they were elected, and faithfully represented tho County. And wo think we hazard nothing when we say that no body of rep resentative men have ever, since the founda tion of civil government, shown more de votion to patriotism and heroism than the members of tho last Legislature It was they that assorted your rights and marched into the State House under circumstances that would have been creditable to the Stonewall Brigade in tho late civil war. By this act they saved to the State tho victory won by her sons and daughters. But, my fellow Democrats, it is one thing to gain a victory and another to maintain it. To make good the victory won and tho bless ings secured to our people by lt, requires further and still more concentrated action. It has been well said that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. Recognizing this gT*mt truth," what ls our duty in tbs coming contest? It seems to us that it will be found in this : To adopt the platform of 1876. or one akin to it ; nominate straight out Democrats for State and county, and let every Democrat support them, whether their choice be placad in the field or not. And ali independent candidates must still be known and recognized as the worst ene mies of tho Stato, because such a policy, if permitted, would destroy the Democratic party, and give the State back into the banda of vice,, ignorance and corruption. We know all men upon all subjects cannot agree, but our peculiar differences must be settled in primary elections. We must know nothing ofter that but to elect the men who are nominated. Thia will save i thc State and make our people prosperous and happy. j The complimentary suggestion of myself ?for the State Senate from Sa. an nab town ship- and the communication of "Lox,'* ! made it, In our judgment, proper for us to ! make this communication, and while we expect in the future, as in the past, to de rote our time, talent and strength to kid and assist the Democratic patty, we do not in thia campaign ask office, and viii not be come a candidate before tho people. The first thing to be done is to got the State right, and thou it is time to look out for places of honor and trust. Ono of the great est evils we "lave to contend with In the party is to be found in too great a thirst for office. And while this ls tho case, the ulubs should be the moro careful to place hi nom ination only those who, by their acts and devotion to the party, ...how thom to bo men well worthy of our confidence. Never, In the history of our State, did her services require so much talent, fidelity and honesty as sho does at thia time. Abbeville hes done well to call her McGowan, Edge field her Bonham, and the otb'jr counties of the State should profit by their example. Let no Democrat forget tba' *o, by our I united effort, did more fibs* cern the State. We elected in part c and true men ss representatives from this State to the Congress of the United States, and for the first time aine? the v?ar wa ware renn*-* sen ted in thc Congress of our nation. We eau boast of ? Butler, an Evins and an Aiken. In the last Congress the brutal and inhu man treatment that this people had received at the hands of the revenue officers for more than ten years was, for the first time, ex posed and condemned in the councils of the nation by our own representative, D. Wyatt Aiken, a faithful sentinel upon the watch tower. .in conclusion, fellow-Democrats, we urgo unity in our ranks with a fixed and perfect resolve to keep the victory won. And if wa but do thia, God will surely, in his mer cies, grant us a Aili and final delivery from the hands of our enemies. JOH** B. AI oona. A GABI). Ma. En ITO? : Allow us through Ute col umns of your paper to express to you our appreciation of your kindly mention of the death of our son, Gey O. Hammond ; also our heart-felt gratitude to the people of Anderson who contributed so much to his comfort and enjoyment when in their midst, and have extended to ns words of sympa thy and respect ; and to the people of Horse Cove, N. O., who alleviated the loneliness of his last hours with such tenderness and : care, that thc tish st?*2gc**e, they proved themselves friends of humanity, bound by the strong cords of lovo to God and man. Rest assured auch kindness and attention will novor be forgotten, and assuages in a measure the anguish we feel that we were denied Ute coveted privilege of ministering I to the necessities of bia lait days and hoers. I. . > . MK. <t Mas, E. B. HAMMOKD, ? Reading, Vermont. knowing feffwrelvM ?. . 111 ' ? ? 1 ?" ' COBBMPOHDKSCB. BQTJAUTT, 6. C.. July 20, 1878. How. R. W. SIMPSON-Dear Sir:?We, your friends, believe tbst the people should choose their own representatives, and fhnjk they should select the very beat men, without reference to whether they desire lt or not Thia la what Gov. Hampton aaya. Then can you, although you havo doclarod yourself publicly not to be a candidate for any position, refuse to servo the people when thoy dcairo lt. We approve of your courre as our repre sentativo for tho past four years. We know you have served your constituents faithfully. We know Bomothlng of your ability, and of the influenae you have exerted in tho House. Now, wo wish to show to yo?, that wo appreciate what you have done for us by electing you to the Senate, and for that reason we toke thia moana of formally asking you, if you are nominated for this position at the pri mary election, will you'eonsont to sorvef We beg leave to asauro you that from [ what we have learned from dilforent ace ? t?ona of tho County, tho majority of the i people wish to olect you Senator, and we I hope you will confider seriously before you refuse to accedo to our vlowa. J. M. Smith, Nathan Dawson, N. L. Gambroll, F. M. Glenn, L. G. Clay ton, J. P. Smith, John T. Watkins, j W. D. Glenn, R. M. Prince, J. C. Rankin, John T. Boggo, J. M. Glen?, T. S. Glonn, Joshua Jamison, J. H. ''i.rdlno, J. M. Wolborn, J. C. Bogga, T. J. Davla, Abner Kelly, Warren Kingston, (col.,) Sam'l Newton, Jame* Evltt, J. T. Newton, Wlllla Newton, S. M. Johnston, Jim Davis, (col.,) J. P. Glenn. RKPI.T. PENDLETON, July 22, 1878. To Meurs. J. M. Smith. Nathan Dawson, U. L. Gambrell, F. lt. Glenn, L. G. Clayton, and others of the Slabtoxon Club : Your favor of July 20th, expressing your cottfldenoo in me aa your represen tative for tho post yeans, abd expressing ! your desire to nominate mo at the pri mary election, soon to bo held, for tbs I Senate, and asking me if I am so nomi I noted will I consent to serve, has "Keon I received. After tho ndjournmoni of tee Legisla ture lost winter, I determined never again to bo a candidato before tho people for any cfllce, not that ? desired to shirk a share o' the responsibilities in our efforts to restore the ahatterod fortunes of tho State, but this determination was formed elmply that I might give my con stant attention to my private affairs, *vhioh h?ve Vwv\nmn aomewhat embar rassed by my continued absence from homo. .There ere many other capable and puro men who, without a doubt, would faithfully perform the duties of tho office of Senator ; therefore I feel bound to adhere to my determination, and under all circumstances declino to becomo a candidate. But should the Democrats of Anderson County, at their primary election this fall, claim that they have a right to my services and' experi ence, and noT.it.iUo me to the position of Senator, I would rnoBt certainly respond to their wishes, no matter how groat the sacrifico might bo to mo personally, and would, moreover, In the exercise of my duties of tho office, devote, as I have en deavored to do in tho past, my entire abilities to the establishment of a govern ment that would Becuro peace, Juatloe and right to all. ?Thanking you, gentlemen, for the kind and complimentary manner you have seen fit to address me, I remain, very truly and respectfully, yours, ?ta, R. W. 8IMF8ON. A CARD. BELTOK, S. C., July 10th, 1878. Mn. EDITOR: Please allow me a small space in your valuable paper to inform my numerous friends from all parts of the County, who have, in their kindness, in sisted on me running for Senator, that I have tried to get my own consent to run, bnt cannot. I hope they wiP pardon roe for positively declining to be a candidate for Senator, o? any other pusKiun. i have no political aspiration whatever, but much prefer a quiet and retired lifo, and all the pleasure of home, to any public position. I do, however, promise to tako os active an interest in the approaching campaign, and to fight as hard foi- a grand Democratic tri umph, as I would do were I a candidate. I desire to glvo my friends thia information. before the oluba begin to nominate, as it would bo more embarrassing to me to de cline after being nominated by several clubs, end it might likewise give thom more trouble. Hero please permit me to return to all my friends of Anderson County my most sincere thanks for their aupport and kindness in tho past, and for 'a renewal of thtir confidence, which they have shown by urging me to run for the high position of State Senator, which, I believe, a majority of the County would, in their great kind ness, bo willing to bestow on me. I say, in ail candor, that your manifestation of kind ness and support will not cease to be cher ished and appreciated by me, so long aa this heart of mine continues to pulsate. I dis charged all my duties in tho last campaign, and In my legislative career, to the best of my poor abilities; and it is one of the proudest thoughla of my life to think that my course has been concurred in and ap plauded by nine-tenths of my constituents. With tho highest consideration of respect. I remain your obedient servant, W. C. liROWK. PENDLETON BBS ?BOLTS. PKRDLBTON, 8. C, July 22, 1878. The "Red Shirts" held a meeting at Maxwell's Hall on Saturday last, and decided to celebrate on tho 23d of August next, tho anniversary of tho organisa tion of the Company in 1876, when tho red ahlrt waa first adopted, not only in Anderson County, but throughout tho whole State, and ono may almost any through the wholo United States, aa the symbol of Democracy and reform. In vitations have been extended to Geuo.*al Humphreys and staff, and to tho neigh boring military companies. Major E. B. Murray hos been request ed on the part of the Company to doliver the anniversary address. Several other prominent gentlemen have boen invited by ibo Pondioion Democratic Club, as lt is proposed te unite In Inviting Speakers for the occasion. So there will bo not only the rovlow of the Company, but po litical speaking as wolL The anniversa ry la to take the form of a grand basket picnic, and Pendleton hopes, with tho assistance of her- neighbors, to hsvo s good time generally. Will try to gtvo moro particulars in my next. EXE. TBA CH KR'S CONVENTION. ANDKRSOK. Joly 22,1876. . Mit. EDITOR: I noticed nomo time ago In Ute 1NTSL.L10ERC??U a card from our School Commission*-.., requesting our Teachers ta meet in convention at An derdon C. H. Saturday, 27th inst., fur tbs purpose of. forming a Teach or's Assocla j tlon. X auggoat (hst ibo Truste?,? of our ttl A MUCH fltlDBD BJEFOBM-TOO MUTT ZLBOTIOK8. MB. EDITOR : Aa thia b a day for rcfor u, more osj.?x;laUy in pol?tica, we have, on ma ture consideration, como to the conclusion that there ia no department of the Govern ment in which reform is more needed than that of popular elections. That too fre quent elections before the people have a demoralizing ndency, there can be no question. It gives rise to ali sorts of schem ing and wire pulling, and log rolling, all behind the curtain, of course, for the pur poso of influencing and controlling popular elections. Bo common has this become at Washington, that all sorts'of frauds and cor ruption aro tolerated and encouraged, if thereby a party triumph can bo secured and so bold and unscrupulous hare the party leaders become in such corrupt prac tice, lu the long dark past, and with such perfect Impunity, that these party ' corrup tions Anally culminated in tho greatest fraud over perpetrated in the history of the world, on a whole people, by stealing the Presidency from the man chosen to the office by the electoral and popular vote, and giving it to another not elected. Thia monstrous fraud has arrested the earnest attention of thinking people all over the land, and already has it been proposed in. high quarters, that the Constitution shall be changed In respect to the election of President, and that ho shall held his office for six years, and shall not bo re-eligible. And wo believe that today if such a propo sition were submitted to the decision of the proplc of tho United States, on its own merits, that it would bo adopted by an over whelming majority. The remedy for the evil, and tho only remedy in popular gov ernments, is to render populat elections less frequent, with a longer temira of office. Coming on down to our State government, tlie same principle would apply with equal force. Instead of electing 8tate officers every two years, double their time of office and ru-oloct only every four years, and then make tho sessions of the Legislature b'.-annual instead of annual, and in oil pro bability wo will bo much better governed, at much less expense. Tho great evil with r..l our legisla*'VG bodies ls, that they at tempt to govern too much. They aro ex pected to educate tho people, and after awhile it may be gravely proposed that the government shall establish a religion for the pcopto. Whereas, tho true theory of government is simply to provide tho ways -and means by which tho people can do all thc u things, and mere for themselves. And thia principle of reform which has boen shown to bo io necessary in our Na tional and 3tato Governments, can be pro fitably applied to all our county elections.. < Of course, these great changes and others equt'.Iy necessary would necessitate the call of a Constitutional Convention; hence, tho broaching of tho subject now cannot have any effect upon the approaching fall elec tion, but thess thoughts aro thrown out, that the public mind may take hold of them, and if there bo any virtue in them, accept it, if not, cast them aside. T. H. R, BELTON, WILLI AM6T0N ANO EAS LEY RAILROAD. According to previous adjournment, tho corporators of tho Bolton, William ston and Eaeley Railroad mot at Wil liamson, 8. C., July 20th, at 3 o'clock p. m. Before proceeding to business, Maj. T. II. Russell and Col. E. M. Ruokor woro introduced to tho audience, and each made short and pointed Bpooches in ?aver cf building the Road, bhovvUig ibo groat necessity and tho advantage to bo derived thora from. The Chairman called tho meeting to order, and tho following wore noted presont : Dr. W. C. Brown and Jas. W. Fooro, of Beltou ; Dr. H. I. Epiiug, Dr. John Wilson, Maj. G. W. Anderson and 8. D. Deal, of Wllllamston ; and Hon. It. E. Bowen, Maj. T. H. Russell and J. R. Gossott, of Easloy. Thero being a quo rum present, tho bod;* was doclared to bo ready for business. Tho minutes of last meeting woro read and adopted. Tho co m m lt too on corresponden co sub mitted Boveral lotters which they had re ceived from various railroad companies, all of which wore encouraging and friendly towards the enterprise, and giv ing assurance of aid If lu their power to glve.it; and expressing the belief that In tho ovont of the Road being completed to tho North Carolina lino, other railroad corporations would take tho matter in h'.nd and effect connections with other roads, which would bring us In direct communication with the North and West Short specohes woro mado by Messrs. Brow?. Russoll, GOBS*** and others,urg ing tho pushing P r' /ard of tho enter prise at once, and ai'./ocating the narrow ' guage plan as tho most economical at present. A lotter from W. J. Kirk, nf Blufflon, 8. C., in reference to thu survey of the Road, was read and received as Informa tion. On motion or Maj. G. W. Ander son, it was agreed to make tho survoy, and tho Chairman appointed Mesara. Eptlng, Anderson and MoFall n commit too to confer with Mr. W. J. Kirk, and have the survoy made st on JO. On mo tion of Dr. John Wilson, a committee of eight wore appointed to solicit subscrip tion to raino funds to dofray expenses of tho survoy. Tho following named gen tlemen ware appointed) W. T. McFoll, J. R. 'Jvssett, Maj. T. lt Russoll, Maj. G. W. Anderson, J. W. Poors, S. D. Keith, J. H. Ambler and J. R. Price. On motion nf Mut 'P. W. B"!??"?'.'. *t WSS agreed that on soon as the survey ls made, a series of meetings be hold along the lino of tho proposed Road, and that tho Chairman and Secretary bo consti tuted a committee to appoint tho time and place, and to invite distinguished speakor? to attend them, first meeting to be at or near tho Tablo Rock in Bickens County. On motion, tbo committee on correspondence, appointed at our last meeting, was continued. Tba impor tance of extending thl? proposed Road from Bolton, ria Aiken, to Port Royal, 8. C., was brought up. sad ably dis cussed. On motion of Maj. T. H. Russoll, the Secretary was requested to send tho pro ceedings of this meeting to tho Anderson papers, Plekena Sentinel, Tmii^rance Stand ard and Port Royal papers. The meet Intr {linn cufjnurnofl ti? niant, turatn nn Anil of the Chairman. R. E. BowKtf, Chairman. JAS. W. Poone, Secretory. IF The Woman who rejoices in salad and ice cream, hot cakes and warm plo ; IF Tho Student wi? J oats hastily and sits down at once tr, active mental labor; IF Thu Business Man who bolts his food In eager haste and hurries to hie counting room : IF Tho Mani Drinker could look at tho deli cate glands, swollen and festered with dis ease, that cause tho throbbing brain ; IF Tho Lawyer, the Minister, the Merchant, and all who lead sedentary Uvea and are subject to Dyattcrn&la or ImVrr&'.ton, Conctl pat^n and Headache ' ' . ?. ... . .?.- VT". ; Ill - ? I M-I I I'll ~ -1 _".. p..-. CAR8WKLI. IH8TTHJTB. Third Annual Co mxa? n c? me nt-A Large Oonoo nra? of People FreienS. Mn. EDITOn : It was the good pleasare of yoor correspondent to attend the 3rd an nual Exhibition or the CaraweU Institute, on Tuesday, 16th inst. These exhibf lions are noted as ocotalons.of much pleasure and enjoyment to all classes and conditions, and at an early hour, quite a concourse of people from all sections of thia county and adjoining counties, bad assembled to cheer and encourage the teacher and pupils by their beaming faces and radiant smiles. The older people were attracted thither by an interest in education, and to witness the improvements and progress of their sons and daughters, while the younger people were prompted by a desire to participate In tho enjoyment and festivities, consequent upon such occasions. As ia generally known, this Institution of learning is under the efflel^nt management and Boper vision of Meara E. H. AA. W. Cars well, the latter gentleman being recent ly of Georgia, and a graduate of the Univer sity of that eiste. These gentlemen have been assisted dur ing the last session by Miss Ann MoPhall, who has efficiently presided ov a tb? pri mary department, and th? performauoes of the pupila under her charge, gav? conclu sivo evidence of the thoroughness and suc cess of her training. The exercises of the morning opened with a very humorous salutatory by Mr. James Martin, in which he eloquently praonled himself to tho audience aa the handsomest man of tho occasion, and extended a cor dial greeting to all present. The remain ing exercises consisted of reading and speak ing, by tho smaller classes, aU of whom ac quitted themselves ina handsome stylt, and tho large audience gave unmistakable evidence of their high appreciation of these juvenile performances. At this stage of tho exercises, Col. J. 8. Cothran, of Abbe-' ville, was expected to deliver an address, but much to tho disappointment of all. he failed to put in his appearance. Rev. E. R. Cantwell took tbe stand and delivered a few pointed and well timed re marks on the subject of education, after which ho announced dinner, much to tba. gratification of tho crowd, and especially your correspondent, who by thia time waa extremely anxious to Br mple some of the "chicken pies," whith he had spied in course of preparation for this special occa sion. AU were. Invited to partake o?'the sumptuous repast prepared by the kind matrons and lo vol y maidens of the sur rounding community, and if any Buffered (rom tho ravages of hunger tba fault rest ed upon themselves. Judging from tho ac part of the programme was most admirably performed, especially so by the handsome and fascinating young men of tho Due West Brass Band. Thin bond, composed of fine talent, was present and enlivened the occa sion with sweet and delicious it rai ns of muaic. In this' connection, I will say that thin band ir under the instruction of Mr. D. H. McGill, a rising young lawyer of Due West, and if weean judge of its future pro gress by its past, it is destined ore long to become a leader among the hands of upper South Carolina. After tiie "inner mon" had been fully satisfied and the lovo-Bick swains had in dulged in private teteatetes with the (air enamora tas, the exercises wer? resumed, and consisted of reading and speaking by the more advanced pupils. Some of Ute composition* and speeches were original and deserve special commen dation, but our space forbids. Suffice it to say, though they all acquitted themselves excellently, clearly evincing that thought had been bestowed on their productions and that they wer J ladies and gentlemen of rare talents and brilliant intellects, tho speech es of Messrs J. JJ. Jackson and R. P. Gray ore worthy of more publicity, ss therein is ata?d "The.men we must not send to the Legislature" and "The man for School Com missioner." This concluded tho exercises of the day. The assembly then dispersed to refresh themselves for the enjoyment of the even ing exercises, which consisted of charades, comical speeches, cte. At an early hour, a large portion of tho audience ro-a&uembled, and if we can judga of their feelings by their looks, they enjoy ed the entertainment hugely. The ac ora performed their respective], parts well, and far surpassed their former exhibitions. Tba little girls, especially, commanded the ad miration of tho audience, and exhibited by their performancea the advantages cf early training. Rev. E. R. Corswell then arose and announced tho exercises closed, and thanked the audience for their kind and respectful ottention. The throng than dis persed to their respectivo homes, without the occurrence of anything to roar their happiness, and fully impressed as to tho - success of the Exhibition. Respectfully, J. ?. kt, SHALLOW FORD, S. C., July 15. Mn. Entron? In company with some friends 1 attended the colored Sunday School celebration at Providence Camp Ground on Saturday, 13th inst. The day being propi tious, though very warm, a very large num ber of colored people hod assembled at tho Camp Ground by 0 o clock a. m., and the number continued to increeso until about 12 o'clock, when thero were present about 1500. The programme, exercises, ?xe, were condact/sd by Revs, Plotcber, Carlisle and Williams, all colored, In a vary orderly arid creditable manner. Tho association is oom Dosed of seven ar.hoo.ht. nnnihiri nr. tn m\\ about 500 pupils, and the orations delivered by the representatives of each school were alike a credit to teachers and pupils. Thc vocal music was very good-wo must admit that tho colored pooploaro bard to beat sing ing. The Anderson colored' band wai present, and' occasionally discoursed som? Uvely music, which seemed to please thc majotity present. Rev. J. Walter Dickson, of Columbia, addressed the Sunday School in a very lengthy, forcible and Inabmctlv* manner, which seemed to be aUeutively listened to by a large audience. After thia address dinner was announced, which all present seemed to enjoy, aa there was enough and some to spare. Altogether, the day passed off socially and pleasantly, much to the credit of Ute colored peep!c. . , _ Givre. NOTICE I ' Thora will be a meeting of the Stock holders of the Anderson Farmers' and Ma ch aides' Association at Anderson, S. C., on Monday next, the 28th inst. The Stock holders ore requested to attend punctually. The meeting will be held in tba Court House. B. P. CRJ.rroK, President. J. L. Taraaut, Secretary. J?VJbS is King. The Liver is the imperial organ of tho whole human system, as lt controls tho Ufo, health and happiness of man. When it is disturbed in Its proper action, alUkinds of ailments aro the natural result. The diges tion of (bod, the movements of the heart and blood, Ute action of tho brain sad nerv ous ayatem, aro adi-immediately connected with the workings of ?ho uren Jt bon been mee.' .fid' . , : J Vj d oxua XXXTIVQ?, The Bowling Oreen Democratic. Club will meet Saturday evening next, at 4 o'clock. Members are requrstej. to attend punctually, as important baainoes will com? before the Club. A meeting of the Belton DemooraticClub is called to meet Saturday evening, the 27tV, inst., at 8 p. m. Ali members, and those who wish to bicorne members, are earnest ly requested to turn out, as business of im portance w'dl come before tire Club for con* sidoration. G. W. MCGEE, Pres. JAB. W. POORB, 8ec. HONKA PATH, 6. C., July 20,187S. A call meeting of the Hones Path D?m ocratie Club was held at this place to-day. Wm. Lee presiding. The following nomi* nations were made : For the Senate-Hon. R. W. Simpson. House of Representative;'-Dr. T. A. Hudgens, Hon. J. I*. Orr, Maj. E. B. Mur ray and Dr. W. O. Brown. County Commissioner-Ezekiel Harris. On motion, the Club adjourned to meet on first Saiurday in August, at C p. m. WK. LES, Prrs. H. G. Raten, Sec MB. EJITOR: Fork Club No. 2, met to day. 13th of July. It was moved and se> o oded that Democratic Club No. 2, uo agree to yulte with Fork Rangers on the 17th of August, for a plo nie, and Invite Pork Club No. 1 to unite with us, and in vita all aspiring for office to he present and address the people. The following com mittee of arrangements hava been appoint ed, Club No. 2, Mesara Balis Hix, G. W. Maret, W. 8. Lee, P. G. MahatTey. Fork Bangers, Messrs. J. M. Jolly, J.-R. Meridith and Sloan White. President MahaSby was added to the committee, by a unanimous voice from the club. Said committee to meet at Brown's Muster Ground on the lath of August. The ladies are especially invited to attend with their baskots. Messrs. Editors of th? IrruxuesRcxa and Journal are respectfully invited to attend. P. S. MAHAVHT, President, W. S. Li EX, Secretary. J. H Fritz, of Fulton City, Mo., writc3 os : "I waa under the caro of three of our best physicians. They did mo ho good. Ihey all gave me up. said I had Consump tion, and was incurable One bottle of DB. HARTEB'S FEVER ARD AGUE SFECUIC cured me. For salo by all drngviat. .? For Congres*. The friends of Hon D. WYATT AIKEN announce him as a candidate for re-election to Cor.gTt??, fruin ibo Third Congressional District, nt the ensuing election. For County Treasurer. The friends or S. E. MOORE, Ute present County Treasurer for Anderson County, by appointment of Gov. Hampton, nominate bim for re-appointment to said office at the prinyv.y election, in such manner as may bo determined on by tho Domooratic party. __ . MART FRI ESP?. The name of WILLIAM McG?KIN ls presented to the people of Anderson Coun ty es a suitable person tc fill tho office of County Treasurer, subject to nomination at the primary election ns provided by th? Zs* ccutlvo Committee. His qualification and fitness for the office is recognized by many who elected him to the position in 1576. For County Commissioner. The many friends of WM. S. HAT Tj re spectfully nominate him aa a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the next election-subject to tho result of the primary election. Mr. Hall is well known throughout the County as Deputy Surveyor, md knows the wanta of our County. Foi School Commissioner. The many friends cf C. C. REED rc rpectiully announce him as s candidate for :ho position of School Commissioner for Anderson County-subject to tho primary ?lection. He has been prominently engaged n the work of publio education, ar .a if* .looted will bri UK to the ornea aprardfo&i exp?rience and knowledge which will be. raluable to the publie school sys tam of our bounty._ HENRY GENTRY announces himself t candidate for the office of School Com nlsaloner for Anderson County. Having )cen disabled in tho late war by the loss of i hand, he solicits tho. favorable consldera ion of the voters of Anderson Comity. Se will conform to the arrangement;, thal nay bo made -by the Democratic party Sn efcrenco to the primary election._ The friends of THOMAS M. WHITE respectfully announce him as a suitable person for the office of School CommTsaioner in this County, and asl:, for him the support, ?f. tho Democratic voters of this CoOnly in thc, primary election. '_? R. W. TODD announces himself a con ildate for the office of E : hool Commissioner, md solicita , the favorable consideration of lie voters of Anderson County: He witt jon form to the arrangements that may bs nade by the Democratic party !n reference to the primary election. The friends of JOHN SULLIVAN, (of Fork, Township,) respectfully announce aim ss a suitable candidate for the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County -subject to the result or the primary elec tion. Help onr old worn oui teachers. The many friends of H. O. HERRICK? Esq., respectfully announce him ss a candi la to for. the position of School Commls rioner for Anderson Conn ty-subject to the primary election. Mr. "Herrick is an educa ted gentleman, who will, if deet?:-?, fill the ?-.c.: ?(ion with honor to bluish ab i benefit o our common school system. Ibo friends of SAMUEL CRAWFORD Tcommend him ?s a suitable person for ichooi Commissioner of Anderson Comitr -subject to the nomination of the Demo? ?ratio party._. A. W*.'TODD, Contractor and Builder. ?KavjSRSOK? S. C. -o A LL kinda of PLAIN ami F f?fc. WORK don? at shortest non l&^TOALE MANITFACTlT&m )0?-m,jRS, tiASlf, MlttfiS, T'Ai Jan 10,1878 _'j3L..'. ?feeiNM houss' N?.-4?.M?i? S*., Near Stfia Nwws, JOt^tJMBIA^_- * ?. ? - A. J. D?ttAtfEAD. PwprifJ-?*-. ? ,_, ?i no \v3.??'kv 'J'*latJsJi,, : :