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THE INTELLIGENGER. LOCAL, MATTERS. DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL. TICKET For Intendant : GEORGE F. TOLLY. Tor Wardens: IS. F. MURRAH, W. S. LIGON, JEPTHA F. WILSON, JOHN C. WHITEF1ELD. THE RADICAL COUNTY CONVENTION. The Republican party of Anderson County made a pitiable effort towards reviving and uniting the party of great moral ideas (?) in Anderson County on last Saturday, and the assembly, when it first convened, looked more like a set of mourners in a hangman's procession, than a set of statesmen (?) as? sembled to devise measures for the success of a political party looking to the govern? ment of a State The countenance of the members was dull, heavy and lifeless, and they were a mere handful compared with the conventions of former years. Forty two delegates were called for, and out of this number only twenty-three or four an? swered to roll call, and there was not a white foce to be found Within the pale of their convention. It was all one color, and not very much Of thau The convention Was not only smelly but the attendance of the colored people from the County was unusually small, while by some coincidence - there were three or four white men for every colored man present. The meeting was called to order by the County Chairman of the Republican party, the notorious W. R Parker, of the Fork township, and after fooling away upwards of oiie hour, the twenty-three men were ascertained to be present, and the conven? tion proceeded to the election of four dele? gates to the Republican State Convention. A committee was appointed to nominate these delegates, and while the committee was out Parker addressed the convention in a low, vulgar and disgusting harangue, of which any man who makes pretensions to ministerial functions, as he does, should have been heartily ashamed. The speech was politically a mild and comparatively inoffensive one for Parker, the principal ?burden of which was to prove that the Re? publican party had purified itself, and that the colored people ought to have offices. The committee to nominate delegates to the State Convention returned, and the chair? man of the committee, (whose name we do not remember,) a little round-headed num? skull from the Fork, stated that he begged ?leave to report, and then, turned to another .member of the. committee to read off the mames of the delegates, which list no doubt had been furnished beforehand to the com? mittee. The delegates elected on the nomi? nation of the committee were John R. Cochran, W. R. Parker, Samuel Johnson and Jonas Brown. .Henry Kennedy then stated to the chairman that he wanted in? formation as to what the Democratic party was doing, as he did not want to go in the dark any longer. The chairman ruled him out of order, as it did not make any differ? ence what the Democrats are doing. A committee was then appointed to nominate alternates to the convention. McDuffle Singleton moved that Mr. E. B. Murray be invited to address the convention, and the motion was adopted. Mr. Murray then went into the convention, and spoke at length upon the relations between the white and colored man, showing that both are better oft under Democratic government than under Republican. He told the col? ored people that they not only enjoy low taxes, but that their personal rights are protected, and referred to the riots in 1S76, when Chamberlain was Governor, and did nothing to preserve the peace of the State. Nothing of this kind had happened since Hampton was Governor. He told them that the Republican party only wanted their votes to keep them in office, but that the masses of the colored people get no benefit from this, for as a general thing the Republican party had only elected corrupt or ignorant men to office, and that the Dem? ocratic party had purified the government. Given good laws and justice to all men. That it has taken rights away from no col? ored man. That they were not interested in the color of the officers of the State. They need good laws, and a law mode by a , white man is as good for them as one made by a colored man. He said that this State is not only Democratic, but that it will stay so, and if they ever want office they can only get it by joining the Dem? ocratic party, and proving themselves worthy and capable of filling it. That in Colleton the Democrats have nominated a colored man for the Legislature, and will do so in other counties where enough of them join the Democratic party, aud suitable men can be found. After answering a number of questions, he closed by urging them as a race to support the Democratic ticket, and to go to work in our schools to get an edu? cation, and by industry and economy to accumulate property, which can only be done by quitting the Republican party. This is only a brief outline of the speech, which was well received by the colored peo? ple, and frequently applauded. After this, Samuel Johnson, one of the delegates to the State Convention, moved that the conven tion instruct its delegates to vote for Hampton and his ticket. The chairman ruled this motion out of order. An amusing scene followed. McDuftie Singleton spoke against the ruling of the chairman and in favor of the resolution. Parker ruled him out of order, saying that he knew what was his business, to which Henry Kennedy replied that if he knew his business they would like for him to attend to it, and put the question. He, too, was ruled out of order, and Green D. Williams, their ex-County Chairman, followed in a very sensible speech, endorsing Governor Hampton and his administration, and ad? vising the colored people either to vote that ticket or not to vote at all. Alternates to the State Convention were then elected, one of whom was Henry Kennedy. We have forgotten the others. A resolution inviting Col. James L. Orr to address the convention was adopted, and he came forward and responded in an excel? lent speech, saying that this action of the convention in inviting speakers from the Democratic party showed a disposition to get information, and was in striking con? trast to the course pursued a few years ago, when their meetings were secret, and when they did not want to hear any other than their own side. He thought it a sign of great improvement. He spoke of the way the Republican leaders had mislead the colored people and abused their confidence, and compared it with the just and fair and eqnal treatment the Democrats had given them since they had been in power. He commented very strongly on the obligation of the colored people to Gov. Hampton and his administration, and expressed regret that a motion to endorse his administration had been so unjustly ruled out of order, and was about to put th<? question himself, when Parker ruled him out of order, to which Col Orr replied in emphatic terms, the translation of which into mild Ian guage is, that he did not have any Rente. He said, however, he would leave the con? vention to settle the Hampton question without interference from him. He spoke at length on the management of the school fund, showing that the colored people are being much more rapidly end systematically instructed under the Democratic govern* ment than under the Republican. His speech was interwoven with anecdotes, and brought frequent applause. At the conclusion of Col Orr's speech, Henry Kennedy renewed the motion to endorse Governor Hampton, but Parker was too arbitrary and too wary to let it go before the convention, and this time showed so much temper that Kennedy eaid, "Well, don't look so mad. I do not like to talk to a man who is as mad as you are." At this time there was a proposition to take up a collection from the white people to pay the expenses of the delegates to Columbia^ but it was ridiculed so that the hat did not piss around, and the convehtioh adjourned. The convention was a decided success as a Democratic meeting, and an equal failure as a Republican convention. It was evi? dently the desire of a majority or the col? ored people present to endorse Governor Hampton, but they could not get the chance to" express it by a vote. The white Demo? crats present deserve the highest praise and commendation for their excellent order> and to them is due the whole success of the Democratic party on this occaSlori-. The course of Green D. Williams, Henry Ken? nedy, Samuel Johnson, McDuffie Singleton, and the colored men who went with them, also deserves praise, and shows them to be far ahead of the leaders who want to revive the old Republican party. They appreciate good government, and show a willingness to sustain it which the more sensible of their race will certainly follow. They should be encouraged by our people in the move Which they are making in the right direc? tion. We predict that radicalism is practi? cally dead and buried in this County, and that it will be a long time before it attempts another convention. BRIEF MENTION. A. H. Osborne offers for sale a good cot? ton gin. See notice. ??!- AUcmnmumcatioiafor j/ersonal advan tage will be charged for at the rate of osb dollar for every inch. The Saluda Baptist Association convenes with Flat Rock Church to-day, and will continue so as to embrace next Sunday, The meeting will doubtless be an interesting one. A match game of base ball was played at Pendleton on last Saturday between the Buckeye Club of that place and the Sly Cat Club of Anderson. The score stood 48 to 40 in favor of the Anderson boys. The exercises of the Carswell Institute will be resumed on the 19th inst. Rev. ?. R. Carswell, jr., and Mr. A. W. Carswell will compose the faculty of the institution, and persons desiring to attend can obtain any information as to board or other ex? penses from either of the principals. Everj- citizen who has been a resident of the town of Anderson for sixty days, and is over the age of twenty-one should regis? ter as soon as the books for registration are opened on Thursday. No one should fail to attend to this duty. Every vote may be important in deciding the election in favor of a good town government. ?&- We wish it distinctly understood that we do net hold ourselves responsible for the views or expressions of correspondents. Mr. Andrew McLees, the oldest citizen of the County, died at bis residence on Sad? dler's Creek, on the 25th nit., in the 92nd year of his age Mr. McLees was born in Newberry District in 1787, but removed to this County in 1804. Mr. M. was not only our oldest but one of our best citizens. In his death not only his family but the entire community has sustained a great loss. There is a treat in store for those who love amusements on the 19th and 20th instant. The "Merrie-Makers,"' who cause those to laugh who never laughed before, and those who always laugh to laugh the more, will give entertainments in Masonic Hall on the evenings of the above named days. Ad? mission, 50 cents; reserved seats 75. Tick? ets for sale at the drug store of Simpson, Reid <fc Co. Rev. W. H. Strickland requests us to announce that there will be no preaching in the Baptist Church on next Sabbath morning, as he will be in attendance upon the Association. On Sunday night, bow ever, there will be services, which wi.l be conducted by Rev. J. C. Furman, D.D., ol Greenville, who is well known in this com? munity, and is universally admired and beloved. We regret to announce that Col. Thos. J. Pickens, our accommodating and efficient County Auditor, has been prevented from attending to the duties of his office for the past week by a terrible carbuncle upon his neck. For several days serious consequen? ces were feared, but we hope the crisis has been passed, and that he will recover as speedily as possible, though it is feared that his convalescence will be slow. During his sickness the work of the office is well at? tended to by his deputies, Messrs. T. J. Webb and J. Miles Pickens. ?St" Nominations of candidate* in usual form, not to exceed one inch, five dollars. These charges are to be paid strictly in advance, and no exceptions whatever vill be made to the rule. The Anderson Democratic Club held a very pleasant and harmonious meeting on last Friday afternoon. The principal busi? ness before the Club was the nomination of candidates for Intendant and Wardens of the town, and an address from Col. R. W. Simpson, of Pendleton. The first of these items was discharged by nominating the following municipal ticket, by a unanimous vote of the Club, viz.: For Intendant? G. P. Tolly. For Wardens?E. F. Murrah, W. S: Ligon, J. F. Wilson and John C. Whitefield. Col. Simpson then made a very interesting address, after which the Club adjourned. We are indebted to Messrs. Geo. W. Wil? liams & Co. for a copy of the new freight tariff from Charleston to points in the up country. Freight from New Market to Golden Grove and Anderson is per 100 lbs. for 4th class 75 cents, 5th class GO cents, 6th class 40 cents, while to Greenville the rates are re? spectively, 60, 50 and 35 cents, and from Pendleton to Walhalla the rates are 80, G5 and 45 cents. In the matter of flour, ba? con, salt and molasses all the points named are given equal rates with Greenville. This is the old story of discrimination, und the next Legislature should be further petition? ed to do something to relieve the people of this section of tho country from railroad discriminations. Every citizen of Anderson should be alive to the interests of the town of Anderson in the election next Monday. The Democratic ticket ought to be, and no doubt will be, elected by a handsome majority. The only issue involved in this election is of Democ? racy, or, against Democracy. Whatever pretext may be used for getting up another ticket than the one nominated by the De? mocratic Club is an effort to disorganize our party in the town of Anderson, and will be Opposed by every one who is u Democrat. The present ticket was unanimously nomi? nated by the Democratic Club, and the plat? form upon which they run was also unani? mously adopted by the Democratic Club. "Any opposition to the ticket will bean op? position to the Democratic party, and the men who engage in it should be remem? bered its either Republicans, or allies of the Republicans. When Monday comes, goto the jkjIIs and vote the Democratic ticket. DEATtt Of rev. a. rice. ll Is with sincere regret thnt wc tUUieuncc tlie death of the R*?V. A. Rice, in the ?1st year of his age. He was born in this Coun? ty oh the 20th duy of June, A. D. 1708, and died on the 31st day of July, A. D. IsTS, after a brief illness of three days. I to re? ceived in early life as good an education as could be obtained In the common County schools of the day, and completed his academic course in the Academy at Va rennes when in his nineteenth year. Soon after this he entered as clerk in the store of his lather and Mr. Christopher Ofr, at Cray tonvillc, where he had inculcated and im? bibed those strict business principles which subsequently contributed to his own success in life, and enabled him to discharge faith? fully the many trusts afterwards committed to him, without the imputation of a stain Upon any of his transactions. On the 16th of March, 1820, he was mar? ried to Miss Sallic Thompson, who was for 48 years the faithful partner of his joys and sorrows. About this tlnVo he was elected Colonel of one of the militia regiments, and ih the year 1820 or 1828 was elected a mem? ber of the Legislature, and continued to represent the people of Pendlcton District in the Legislature for six years. As a rep? resentative he faithfully represented his constituency, and it was his privilege to cast his vote In favor of granting a charter to the first railrood company In this coun? try and the longest one at that time in the wotld. About this time Col. Rice connected him 'self with the Baptist Church, and in 183G or 1837 was, at the request of the Real's Creek Church, ordained to the work of the minis? try. For upwards of forty years he was a faithful preacher of the Gospel. He sought not wealthy Churches, but being himself a man of wealth, it was his delight tc preach to poor Churches end In destitute pltces. He was a leader in the Saluda Association," and much of the prominence of that Asso? ciation Is d?e to his judgment and labors. His last days Were as calm and bright as his life had been pure add devoted, and faithful to all the bright trusts committed to his charge. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Murray, and his remains interred in the family burial ground. The very large attendance at his barial attest the high estimation in which he was held in the community. We commingle our sympathies with the bereaved family in the great loss which they and the community have sustained in the death of one of our oldest and best citizens. SERENADE TO JUDGE BLECKLEY. On last Monday Judge L. E. Bleckley, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, of Georgia, arrived in Anderson on a visit to his brother, Mr. Sylvester Bleckley, and on Monday evening the Anderson Palmetto Band, with a number of the citizens of our town, repaired to Mr. Blcckley's residence for the purpose of giving our distinguished visitor a musical welcome in the shape of a serenade. After the Band had rendered two or three of its most beautiful airs, Judge Bleckley was loudly called for, and responded in a short and unpretentious ad? dress of thankj\ saying that while he could not produce music himself, he appreciated it highly, and sometimes indulged its kin? dred muse by writing poetry ; that he had recently been visiting the mountain scenery of this State, a. Iraired it very much, and that in his > -.ion South Carolina, with Table Rock and Wade Hampton, can boast of two of tho grandest objects in the world. After more beautiful music, Mr. Sylves? ter Bleckley was enthusiastically called for, and responded by "Hurrah for Georgia and South Carolina," after which, by request, he delivered his celebrated Fourth of July oration, and while in the midst of reading it his candle was blown out, leaving him in as bad a condition as the school-boy whose manuscript was blown away. This little episode was soon corrected by the substitu? tion of another candle, after which he concluded, amid the cheers of all who were present. Music was then rendered by the Band, and those present retired to tbeir homes with pleasant recollections of the evening. REPUBLICAN PRECINCT MEETING. The Republicans of Anderson held their precinct meeting on last Friday night in a vacant store-room in a building occupied by colored people near the jail, which was attended by about one hundred colored Republicans and two white Democrats, one of whom was a representative of this paper. Mac Singleton was Chairman and Mose Lee Secretary of the meeting, the proceed? ings of which wero public, or at least claimed to be after our representative gained admission, notwithstanding if re? quired several wraps upon the closed door to elicit any response whatever from with? in, and then when it was opened the door? keeper?whether official or not we do not know?hesitated as to what he should do in the premises. The door was opened, how? ever, and as soon as the gentlemen entered immediately closed again, and was kept closed the greater part of the meeting. It was observed that considerable dissatisfac? tion was manifested by members of the meeting in being denied by the trustees of the Greeley Institute the privilege of hold? ing their meeting in that building, and also for being declined the use of the Court House by the Clerk of tho Court. Their displeasure was to some extent appeased, however, when it was explained that the board of trustees of the Greeley Institute had passed a resolution prohibiting any further meetings being held in that build? ing of a political nature, and that the Clerk of Court not only declined the use of the Court House to the Republicans, but to the Democrats and all others as well, after night, on the reasonable grounds that lie is responsible for the building, and that meetings at night endangers its security. Many of them were not pleased, though, with this explanation, and continued to grumble and growl about being denied privileges that the white people were al? lowed to enjoy. These complaints were without a cause, as the trustees acted wisely in forbidding the use of public school prop? erty for political purposes. The only fault to be found with them is, that they did not take such action sooner. As far ax being declined the use of the Court House is con? cerned, the precinct chairman was informell during the first part of the week that no meeting could be held there after night, but they were at liberty to hold nny public meeting they pleased during the day. So their grumbling in this respect was also without a cause. They did not hold their meeting in the day, evidently for the pur? pose of having as few white Democrats present as possible. After the election of the following dele? gates to the County Convention, and a speech by Sam Johnson, urging the Repub? licans to be united, and to stand shoulder to shoulder in whatever they undertook, the meeting adjourned, having been in ses? sion about an hour and a quarter: Isaac Jenkins, Samuel Johnson, Henry Kennedy, Mac Singleton, Mose Lcc, EUiis Terrell, William Perry, Gilbert Rutleuge, Julius Thompson, Lawrence Walker and Elias Coldwell. "THE RED SHIRTS," Will meet at Pendleton for Platoon Drill on Saturday, 10th of August, at 3.30 p. m. The members are urgently requested to be punctual. By order of the Captain. 3?2 John A. II. Bkinsdon, O. S. HON. ALEXANDER H. STErRTNB. Wc "notice froiil the Hariwcll Snn thai Hon. Alexander H. Stephens will spenk at Hartwclt, Oa., on Thursday morning next, the 15tl) Ineti This w ill Afford many of our citizens, tfhb dHeifn tn litinr Air. Pte]>l>cm. ?peak, 11 n excellent opportunity to gratify their wishes in this respect. The meeting will no doubt he a very large and interest? ing one. STATE FAIR AHB GRANGE. The Stimmer meeting of the State Grange and State Agricultural Fair Association convenes in Spartanburg on next Tuesday, and will conclude with d grand military revicW on Thursday, at which Gov. Hamp? ton, Gen. Aloise and others will be present. The meeting will he a very large and in? structive one, and all who can arrange to attend will be woll repaid for the trip, The Air Line Railroad has agreed to pasr persons desiring to a-.tenti this meeting at one fare, and the Greenville and Columbia Road also makes very great reductions. The rales from the several depots can be obtained from their respective agents, l'ersons wishing to attend will have to leave on Monday. Hon. B. F. Cray ton, the popular President of the State Fair Association, has appointed several distinguished writers to read cls?y* on important subjects, and the programme of the meeting will be upon the plan adopted at Anderson last year. TOWNVILLE. Protracted meetings arc In progress at different Churches in this township, but as yet, it is to be regretted, that little interest or feeling has been manifested...n.J. L. Tribble, Esq., of Anderson, Was In atten? dance ut the protracted meeting at Town ville on Saturday and Sunday last......We are" requested to ftatc that tlic '-Fork .Rangers," cavalry, is ordered to meet their commander at G. W. Farmer's on Saturday tlie 17th inst., at 7 o'clock in the morning, in order that thoy may have ample time to arrange the programme for the day.A series of meet1 ngs will begin at Townvillc Presbyterian Church on next Friday, (Au? gust 10th,) at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Adger, Revs. Riley, McBride and Young will be present during the meet? ing. _W. A. D. PIC NIC. The Bowling Green Grange and Demo? cratic Club, Union Grove Division, S. of T., and the Sunday Schools at Whitcfield and Union Grove, have united and agreed to have a basket pic nie on Saturday the 17th inst. The following gentlemen arc invited to speak on that occasion : Grange?W. W. Russell and Col. J. W. Norris ; Temperance ?G. F. Tolly and Dr. H. L Epting; Sab? bath School?Rev. Dr. Lander, J. M. Ham lin and Rtv. H. F. Chrietzberg; Democratic Club?Maj. E. B. Murray and Col. E. M. Ruckcr. The Grange will meet at the school house, at 8 o'clock a. m., for the pur? pose of conferring degrees. Every member is requested to attend.' The speaking will be at Andrew Harris' spring. The neigh? boring Granges, Temperance Divisions and Sunday Schools are invited to come in re? galia, and the public generally are invited to attend and bring their baskets. E. M. Skipes, for the Committee. BATTALION DRILL NOTICE. The Companies of Captains E. M. Snipes, A. M. Guyton, J. P. Cox and J. W. Dacus will assemble at Williamston on Thursday, the 15th of August, at !) o'clock a. m., for the purpose of having a drill as the upper battalion of the Eastern Regiment. Gen. W. W. Humphreys and staff, and all of the military officers and companies of the Coun? ty arc invited to be present and participate in the drill. The ladies and citizens of the surrounding country arc also invited to be present, and all are requested to bring their baskets with them. Maj. E. B. Murray will deliver an address upon the military, and the candidates generally are invited to be present and discuss the political issues of the day. A lively and interesting day is expected. By order of the Colonel, M. P. Tribble. Tickets from Anderson and Belton to Williamston and return will be sold at one fare, and the parties going will be brought back on the same day. It is hoped that a great many persons will avail themselves of this excursion. Tickets from Anderson will be eighty-live cents, and from Belton it will be about half this sum. L. E. Campbell, Lieut. Col. Commander of Battalion. EBENERER CELEBRATION. Me. Editor: It was the pleasure of the writer to attend the annual celebration of Ebenezer Sunday School on last Saturday, the 3d instant. It was quite an enjoyable occasion. A few words about it may not be uninteresting to many of your readers. They have a good School at that place, which is always the case when the present superintendent, the indefatigable J. M. Browne, gets the harness cleverly on.? Much credit is due also to the earnest labors of (he ladies, old and young, in that com munity, who arc not going to be excelled in any good word or work. The exercises of the day were introduced ~>y procession, singing and prayer. The regular programme for the occasion was then entered upon and satisfactorily completed. It consisted of short, pertinent speeches and dialogues by tho boys of the School, and essays and re? hearsals by the girls. All did well. One circumstdiice was noticeable: the prompter had no prompting to do. So thoroughly bad the pieces bton committed that, with a single exception, prompting was unneces? sary. Among tho dialogues was one acted by three of the boys called "The Rum Seller." It was calculated to make a good impression. After going through the part of Che pro? gramme allotted to the School, Mr. H. L. Clinkscales was introduced, and, though unexpectedly called on, made a very good speech in the interest of Sunday Schools. Having been himself for some time a work? ing superintendent, he was prepared to point out some of the obstacles to success, and urge the importance of continued effort. Rev. C. V. Barnej was next introduced, who addressed the audience for some thirty min? utes. He presemed the dangers the chil? dren were exposed to from Satan's devices, his efforte to disorganize schools. ???? hVnd cast the seed of infidelity and entrap the children through the rum seller's agency. The speaker closed by urging the adoption of the only remedy, the pro-occupying of the fertile soil of the young mind with the seed of correct moral and religious princi? ples, and not relying alone on the cultiva? tion of moral habits. Two of the speakers invited and expected to address the School failed to put in their appearance. The exer? cises of the occasion were now concluded, with the announcement of dinner, and the privilege afterwards of as much social en? joyment as each might choose. No doubt some more rlotptcnt fjteechet were made in the afternoon, but as they were not public the writer can't report them. As to the dinner, all that is necessary to say is there was some comjtlniniuff next day. Unis. Hunter's Spring Cavalry Company will meet on Saturday 17tli inst.. at ;s o'clock p. lit. Matters of importance will come be? fore the meeting. Members will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. Tims. II. Bimskiss, ?. S. A CURIOSITY IN HUMAN FORM. Mr. Editor: There ii\cs Within a mile mid a half of Anderson a negro womatt? Maria Cuinmings? who is u natural curios? ity, well worth nny one's lime to go and see. .She was originally rnn'lier'-colored, hut for the past fifteen yean! lias been gradually turning white. She says that she first no? ticed a small white spot on her neck during th; war, and although It kept growing larger and larger, and spread from her neck to her shoulders and breast, she paid little atten? tion to it. It continued to Increase in size year by year, however, until now her whole perSOli, with the exception of her fare, the backs of her hands, the trips of llcr foot and portions of her arms, is perfectly white, and hau the clearest hue of complexion that I ever saw. The splotches of her original color gradually decrease in size, and if she Uvea five ynars longer will be one of the fitilcst cotttpleclcd persons in the world. Mf.ria is now about 42 years of age, and Is the mother of eighteen children, twelvo of whom are living. She is about medium size, and is industrious and honest. This ia oertainly a remarkable transformation, and the question, "What has brought it abcut?" is puzzling many. She is known to several of your readers, and was, at the time of emancipation, the property of Capt. J. V. Frctwell, of Hob County. She now lives near Mt. Tabor graveyard, on the plantation of Mr. J. F, Wilson. K. BRUSHY CREEK. As we are scarcely ever heard from through yoi r paper, I will give you a short account of our si nglng school Just closed at St. Paul's Church, which was perhaps tho largest ever taught in the County, there being in atten? dance all the week from seventy-five to ninety scholars. The school was taught by Prof. J. G. Douthit, and ihti.mere mention of his name in connection with a singing is a sufficient guarantee of success. His la? bor! were about to overcome him towards the close of thn school, and he called in the sen ices of Prof. King to assist in leading, Ac., who won such laurels for himself that the;- are now speaking of making biin President of the Singing School Associa? tion, or of the United States, I am not sure which. The large number cf beautiful young lodics in attendance on the school made it one of the most interesting schools ever taught in the County. Brushy Creek township can boast of four singing schools this summer. Can any other township do more?.We are having a very serious drought, over five weeks having elapsed since we had rain. Up-land corn is well nigh ruined, and all other crops seriously injurednii.iWe expect to open the political campaign in this township on the 14th inst., when we hope to see many of our distin? guished speakers and hear from them on the political issues of the day.The fence law men are beginning to feel very squally on tlic grass question. Bon. 8LABT0WN. A few months since the Slabtown Orange ofl'L-r :d a premium to that member of it who would grow the most wheat upon one acre. Threshing being over, we are prepared to give the result ? T. S. Glenn's acre gave the greatest yield, being 2flJ bushels. The secor d best was grown by Col. Jameson, the third best by B. P. Smith. Others com? peted favorably with these, their yields ranging from 18 to 25 bushels.The exer? cises of the Slabtown Academy were re? sumed July 1st. About sixty pupils are in attendance, half of whom are young men. .Since the recent rains the crops are more promising, and it is hoped that the harvest will bo much more abundant than it was thought they could be a few days since.Prof. James G. Douthit begins a singing school at Pisguh Church, 12th inst. The Professor will meet with a hearty re? ception by the people of Slabtown, and es? pecially by those who duly appreciate the potency of song as an element of religious worsl .ip.It was our pleasure to be pres? ent at the last meeting of the Connor Light Drage ons, held at Bishop's Branch 2(!th ult. Owing to the oppressiveness of the heat the drill was dispensed with. However, the meeting woa not without interest, as much important business was transacted. Among other things, the Captain stated that an in? vitation had been extended by the "Red Shirts ' to participate with them in a picnic to be.riveu 23rd inst. at Pendletom After a brier' consideration of the matter* it was unanimously decided to accept the same. The n ;xt meeting of the Company will he at Bishop's Branch 17th inst. The Compa? ny and Grange will unite and give a "basket dinner." Every member of the Company is expected to be present. The ladies are especially invited. The hour of meeting is 8 a. m., and the entire day is to be spent in drill and in the interest of the Company, except a few hours in the heat of the day, during which the Grange wild hold a meet? ing and discuss, publicly, the comparative merits of corn and oats as horse feed RUSTIC. CLUB MEETINGS, Hopewell. Hop'well Democratic Club will hold a special meeting for the purpose of making suggesl ions or nominations at A. M. Neal's house on Wednesday, the 14th of August, at 1 o'clock. All the candidates are invited. W.m. A. Neal, Pres. Weluorx Martin, Sec. Fork No. 1. At its lost regular meeting this eluii held a preliminary election, which resulted in the following nominations: Fortlie Senate?R. W. Simpson. Representatives?J. L. Orr, W.C. Brown, F. E. Earrison, H. R. Vandiver. Treasurer?Wm. McGukin. Auditor?W. T. Grubbs. Probate Judge?W. W. Humphreys. School Commissioner?John Sullivan. County Commissioners?Samuel Browne, John C. Gantt, J. M. Kidd. D. L. Cox, Pres. W. A. Dickson. Sec. Hull. At a meeting of Hall Democratic Club for nomiiu.tion of candidates, there being so few out the nomination of candidates was postponed until Wednesday, 14th. All the members of the Club aro urged upon to at? tend ths meeting upon that day. The gen? tlemen of the Club, and the ladies of the community ate solicited to bring a basket of "gocd things," as the Club contemplates joining with the Sons of Temperance in having a picnic upon that day. Maj. E. B. Murra\, Col. R. W. Simpson, Col. W. K. Waltefi, Hon. B. F. Cray ton and Col. E. M. Rucker are invited by the Club to address them upon the political issues of ihe day. M. W. Sroo.v, Pres. pro tern. II. J. Wakefield, Sec. pro tern. Slabtown. The Slabtown Democratic Club held its regular meeting this ovenlng, Aug. 3rd. On motion of Col. J. Jameson, a committee of five was appointed by the Pr?sident to draft some resolutions expressing the sense of this Club in regard to the course to be pur? sued by our next Legislature. The com? mittee After retiring reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopt? ed: Wiie-ieas, The agricultural is the leading interest of our country ; and, whereas, all the products and labor employed of the farm uro at the lowest point of depression ; and, whereas, the burdens of tuNution ne? cessarily full largely on the agricultural in? terests. Therefore, 1. Renlml, As the sense of this Club we ?wcomuiend that our Legislature to be elect? ed iiix! fall shall .cilu^^ *he expenses of legislation, including the per ?!'--?n of the members, to the lowest possible staii.*...-' consistent with justice und the public in? terests. 2. That we recommend the nomination and election of men who will be influenced, more concerned, for the public good than their ovn pay. 3. That we disapprove of phosphate and all other monopolies, and urge t hat the pen? itentiary and other State institutions, as fnr as practicable, be made self-sustaining. 4. That we highly approve the re-adop? tion of :he old usury law by our Ia9t Legis? lature, ?.nd regard it as ail Indication that our Legislature at lust is beginning to real? ize the necessity of legislating for the pub? lic interests rather thun a privileged class. Hon. R. W. Simpson was nominated for Senator. According to previous arrange? ment, a mounted campaign club was form? ed from the members of tho club, with the following officers: G. A. Rankin, Captain ; J. H. Burdine, 1st Lieut.; W. D. Glenn, 2d Lieut.; W. H. Piekens, 3d Lieut. It was agreed to hold our next meeting the first Saturday in September at 10 a. in., and to invite all aspirants for office to meet with us. Neighboring clubs, the citizens gene? rally, und the ladies especially, are invited to attend. A basket dinner will be in the programme. W. S. Pickkns, Pres. J. P. fi.MiTit, Sec. GSAKGB SEPARTJK?KT. Under (lie Supervision of tin: RxWuuVe Committee of Pomona Orange. RJr* Suit. Grange So. 2)~> wiil meet at their hall on the second Saturday inst., at U o'clock p. in. ? ? pgr Pomona Grail^j S'o. (>, will hold a call mooting with Moflatuville Oriingo, at Gcnerostee, on Saturday 17th inst., at 9 o'clock a. in. Tho resolutions dis? cussed at Lebanon will be further con? sidered, together with such other kin? dred ihattora as may 1>c coiwldored perti? nent to the main question. Tho next regular meeting of Deep Creek Grange, No. 231, will take place Saturday August iOtn, :lf 10 o'clock a. m. Brothers and Sisters of the Order arc in? vited. John L. Jolly, Secretary. P. S.?Also Ccntrcvillo Democratic Club will meet in the afternoon of the same day at the mill. J, L. J.. Sec. GRANGE pic nic. Wn will have a mass mooting of the Granges in the lower portion of this County on tllo third Saturday, 17th Inst., at 10 o'clock a. ill., at Mofl'attsville, S. C, for the purpurn* of meeting and confer? ring with tno Pomona Gr?tige of tins County ob business of importance. The meeting villi 1'? rid dressed, by Hon. D. VVyatf Aikon, J. X. lApac?lhlf, Maater of State Grange, Prof. Wm. Hood, W. "A". Russell, H. P. Clinkscale*. und per? haps other distinguished orators. All Granges and patrons in tho Coun? ty, tho people generally, and tlie ladies iii particular, are cordially invited. There will be a basket dinner, to which all, who can do so, are respectfully re quested to UllltflllUtOi Wm. Hamilton. spart \KriURG Meeting* We are in receipt of a card from R. L. Bowden, chairman of the committee on reception arid assignincnt of delegates to the "State Grange and Agricultural So? ciety, which moots at that plat e on tho latli lost., requesting that delegates for? ward to him their names and post ollice at an early day. We trust that all dele? gates Will promptly comply with this re? quest, as it will avoid much troublb and confusion to both committee nnd dele? gates. T. B. Lee was appointed a com? mittee on hchrilf of Pomona ("range to receive and forward the names of dele? gates from Granges expecting to !>?? rep? resented in the State Crange at that meeting. Wo have also received a note from the Secretary of tho State (Ironge, stating that the Air Lino Railroad wiil carry delegates for Qno fare arid return tneni free on certificate of attendance as dele? gates. Other Railroads in the State have made generous concessions in favor of parties attending the meeting, except the G. ft C. R. R., which had not been heard from at that lime. ttENEROSIEE union, p. ii., Comprising tho three Granges?Rock Mills, Mountain Creek and Hampton? will hold its third quarterly meeting with Hampton Grange at Evergreen on Friday, tlie 10th inst. The Grange will be opened at 0 o'clock, and tho proces? sion will move to tho stand, under the direction of Marshal J. J. Gilmer, at 10 o'clock, where tho public exercises will, bo conducted. Essays will be read by Dr. J. T. Cook and Col. W. S. Shaw, and an address delivered by Gen. W. W. Humphreys. Informal speeches may be expected from other distinguished speakers. In the afternoon a Democratic mass meeting will be hold under the joint auspices of the East Savannah and West Savannah Democratic Clubs, ut which the candidates will bo allowed "a place in the picture." It is hoped that all the members of the Union will be present in rtgalia. Visit? ing members from other Granges are in? vited to join the procession. The public generally and the ladies particularly are invited to attond. E. J. Eakle, Master Hampton Grange. The Intellioexcbk of last week makes favorable mention of the Grange mooting wich Harper Grange, which we heartily endorse. But we think proper to add that tho exercises wero closod by a speech from W. W. Russell, in which ho forcibly pointed out tho indirect, but not the less certain and effective, influ? ence of the Grange for good upon the political tone of sections, communities, States and the United States, which he happily illustrated by several examples and incidents coming within his own ob? servation, and closed with an earnest appeal to all good farmers to embrace the principles of the Order, and, as phi? lanthropists and patriots, put forth a helping hand to enlarge, extend and strengthen the influence of a society whose great object is to improve and clevato the condition of tho masses, and ultimately to reinstate and perpetuate an honest, wholesome and reliable govern? ment for the people. If the poople of that community are not all professed Patrons, they certainly are thrifty farmers, If testimony founded upon the observation of growing crops and farm houses located along tho road? side is competent. The crops appear to be in a healthy growing condition, (with tho exception of occasional strong evi? dences of an absence of late refreshing showers,) well fertilized and thoroughly worked. We noticed some corn rows that were laid off too close and sonio limes plowed too deep, which caused it to fire much more than other fields in the same neighborhood of equal fertility. Tho cotton fields appear to bo well culti? vated, no grass visible, the ground fre? quently plowed shallow with a winged sweep, just wido enough to finish the middle with two furrows. Sometimes tho wido. solid sweep was used, which loft the dirt too >i:uoh pilod about the stalk and the middle furrow too much like a drain ditch. It would be better to leave the loose dirt in the middle to ope rato as a mulching for the lateral roots. Peas are planted abundantly both in stubble and corn lands. This shows a prompt adoption of the popular theory of enriching lands by the liberal prepara? tion of pea vines for turning under in the Fall for wheat, and perhaps some of thorn aro to be cut and cured for hay. Small plots of chufas were to be seen now and then, always in flourishing con? dition, which showed a due appreciation of tho importance of tho hog in agricul? tural economy. Among all these good farmers, wo saw but ono patch of tho mangel wurzel boot, cultivated by a farmer who had a fancy for rich milk and fine butter, and a high appreciation for line fat cows. Tlie man? go I wurzel is a largo variety of the com? mon beet, and is very valuable for feed? ing milk cows during the winter. When well cultivated one beet with other food makes a good feed for one cow. We hope to sco the attention of our farmers turned to its cultivation more in tho next year than formerly. It is usually plant? ed in the early spring, and cultivated liko turnips. Those who have never tried it should make up their minds to try it next spring. NOTICE. IlKAWiUAaTEas Palmetto Hi fi.km kn. Anm:i!son, s. c, August 0, 1878. General Orders No. ? All parties having arms or accoutrements belonging to the Palmetto Rifles will deliv ?- ?'"cm to the Armorer at once. J. E. Allen, Captain. J. L. McGk.k, 0. S. George Fox, the comedian, "Humpty Dnmpty" died from paralysis attributed to the "ilakewhite," laid upon the face for his comic makeup. Let ladies cultivate only the pink and whiteof health that follow the use of Da Harteh'? Lives Pili.? and Iuox Tonic. Liver is King. The Liver is the imperial organ of the whole human system, as it controls the life, health and happiness of man. When it is disturbed in its proper action, ail kinds of ailments are the natural result. The diges? tion of food, the movements of tlie heart and blood, the action of the brain and nerv? ous system, are all immediately connected with the workings of the Liver. " It lias been successfully proved that Green's August Flower is unequalled in curing all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint, and all the numerous symptoms that result from an unhealthy condition of the Liver und Stomach. Sample bottles to trv, 10 cents. Positively sold in all towns on the Western Continent. Three dosos will prove that it is just what you want. Hymeneal. MARRIED, on Tucsdav Juiv 3?l1i( by Ret. R. P. Prunks, Mr. R. LEWIS MOOR HEAD, Of Anderson, and Miss ANNIE E. BLACK, daughter c/f Mrs. M. E. Black, of Abbeville County, S. C. a?wo ii sceh exts. For Comity Auditor^ The many friends of Col. THOMAS J. PICK EX'S announce Iiim as a candidate for re-appointment to tire offlce of Auditor of Anderson County at theprilBa*y election of the Democratic party. Vor County TreHMirer. The many frirnds of Mr. B. C. JOHN? SON; of Bru.ihy Creek Township, respect fully nominate him as a suitable person for the ollice of County 'Treasurer', nnd request a furorable consideration of his claims by the Democratic voters of Andcnon County in the primary election. The friends of S. B. MOO UK, tlio present County Treasurer for AlioVraoH County, by appointment of dor. Hampton, nominate him for re-appointment to .said offlce at the primary election, in such manner as may be determined on by the Democratic party. Many Friends. fiie fiaiue of WILLIAM MoOUKIN Is presented to (.lie pe'oj/Ie of Anderson Coun? ty as a suitable person t>; rill fliO office of County Treasurer, subject to nomination at the primary election as provided by the Ex? ecutive Committee. His qualification and fitness for the office is recognized by many who elected him to the position in 1870. i'nr County Commissioner. The many friends of Mr. B. F. DACl'S respectfully flomiim;o him ns a suitable per? son fin' r'oUnty Commissioner, and ask the Democrats of this CoUfily to consider him favorably In the primary election. The many friends of WM. ft HALL re spectluliy nominate him ns a crfn^i'iaic for the office of County Coinmissioner at the next election?subject to the result of the primary election. Mr. Hall is well known throughout the County as Deputy Surveyor, and knows tlic rir'ants of our County. For .School Commissioner. The many friends of C. C. REED re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for the position of School Commissioner for Anderson Cottnty?subject to the primary election. He has been prominently engaged in the work of public education, and if elected will bring to the offlce a practical experience and knowledge which will be valuable to the public school system of our County. HENRY GENTRY announces himself a candidate for the oflice of School Com? missioner for Anderson County. Having been disabled in the late war by the loss of a hand, he solicits the favorable considera? tion of the voters of Anderson County. He will conform to the arrangements that may be made by the Democratic party In reference to the primary election. The friends of THOMAS M. WHITE respectfully announce him as a suitable person for the office of Schoo! Commissioner in this County, and ask for him the support of the Democratic voters of this County in the primary election. R. W. TODD announces himself a can? didate for the office of School Commissioner, and solicits the favorable consideration of the voters of Anderson County. He will conform to the arrangements that may be made by the Democratic party in reference to the primary election. The friends of JOHN SULLIVAN, (of Fork Township.) respectfully announce him as a suitable candidate for the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County ?subject to the result of the primary elec? tion. Help our old worn out teachers. The many friends of H. 0. HERRICK, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candi? date for the position of School Commis? sioner for Anderson County?subject to the primary election. Mr. Herrick is an educa? ted gentleman, who will, if elected, fill the position with honor to himself and benefit to our common school system. The friends of SAMliEL CRAWFORD recommend him us a suitable person for School Commissioner of Anderson County ?subject to the nomination 'if the Demo? cratic party. 158. ONE Hundred and Fifty-eight Men's and Boys' Hats and Caps, which will be offered for the next twenty-five days at prices lower than ever before ottered. A. B. TOWERS <fc CO. July 2\ 1878_2_ 'Trihnte of Reaped. The following resolutions were adopted by Kbcnezer Sunday Sdiool, Aug. :t. 1878: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst, by the hand of death, Mrs. Mary C. Ciijnc8c.ti.nr; ami whereas, she has been from early childhood closely identified with Ebenerer Sunday School as pupil and teacher. Therefore 1. BnoteeJ, That in the death of Mm. Mary C. Clinkscales this community bus lost one of its most worthy and useful mem? ber*, the church militant a xealons and de? voted Christian, ami the Sunday School u strong adYogtte and an earnest worker. 2. That in this inscrutable providence We bow with Christian resignation to the will of Him who is too wise to urr, believing that our loss is her eternal gain. 3. That we tender to the husband, fiither and family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy, and pray that the blessing* of God may rest Upon them, especially the dear motherless children, J. M. Dhowjce, Sup't. A. W. TODE), Contractor and Builder, ANDERSON, S. C. ALL kinds of I'l.MS and FANCY WOUK done at shortest notice and lowest prices. Agent for TOALK MANUFACTURING CO.?D00RS, SASH, BLINDS, I'AIXTS, OILS, dv. Jan 10,91 ly University of Virginia. SESSION beglffs on the Flfft of Orluhrr, and continues nine months. This in? stitution is organized on the elective system, giving the student free choice of studies, with full courses in the Schools of tl*c Academic Deportment and in the School* of Law, Medicine, Engineering and Agri? culture. For catalogue apply to the Secre? tory of the Faculty. P. O. University of Virginia JAMES V. HARRISON, M. D.. Chairman <<\ the Faculty. August 1.1S7? 3 2iu BUFFALO_NUBSERY. THE undersigned is agent for the nlx>ve celebrated Xurserv of Henry Rust & Co., near Greensboro, X. C, and will take pleasure in giving special attention to sii|> plying the orders of patrons and of the public with such fruit trees as they may n ish. These trees arc suited to our climate, and hove given very general satisfaction to all who nave tried them. Orders respect? fully solicited. DUDLEY A. REID. July 11, 1878 32 6 Valuable House and Land for Sale. AValuable Dwelling with all necessary out-buildings, and 533 Acres of good Land, situate on the new Williamston Road, two miles Northeast of Anderson, can be purchased in one tract or in smaller tracts to suit purchasers by applying to the undersigned. The place has two settle? ments, with wells of good water, springs, and valuable bottoms upon two creeks. For terms, <kc, apply to W. T. VF. HARRISON. _ May 0^878 _ 43 _3ln_ WOOL CARDS. IHAVE had our Wool Cards thorough,/ repaired, and am confident that those who patronize us this year will be better B"eased with their work than ever before. . B. Fant, at Anderson C. H., will receive and forward packages of Wool by railroad without charge to parties sending". AL'GT. J. SITTON, President, Pendlcton Factory. August 1, 1878 3_3" NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given that the under? signed, Administrator, with the Will an? nexed, of the Estate of J. B. Prevost, de? ceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on the 13th day of August next, for a Final Settlement and discharge from said Estate. J. L. ORR, Adm'r. with will annexed. July 11,1878_32_5_ To Get our Stock Reduced! WE will sell for the next twenty-five days our large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats and Crockery ware, at greatly reduced prices for cash. Give us a cull before buying. A. B. TOWERS & CO. July 25,1878 2 Shirts! Shirts! WE are receiving from manufacturers in Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large lot of the BEST quality of SHIRTS, which we will sell from 75c. to $1.00 each. Give us a call before buying and see our shirts. A. B. TO'WERS * CO. July 18, 1878_1 _ Turnip Seed. LANDRETH'S TURNIP SEED for sale low by A. b. TOWERS & CO. July 25, 1878_2 TO MAKE MONEY PLEASANTLY and fast, agents should address Finley, Harvey <fc Co., At htuta, Ga._june 6?ly SPECIAL NOTICE -o DURING the moDth of August vre shall endeavor tu reduce our entire stock as much as possible, to make room for a new and large stock of Fall Goods, and in order to gain our object, we shall now offer all Goods at prices which will insure ready sale for tbem. As our Bargain Counter met with unprece? dented success, we shall continue it during this month, and tho' some of the Bargains origi? nally placed on it have been closed out, uew attractions will continually be added to the re? mainder. If money is scarce with you, come and get the worth of it at tho NEW YORK CASH STORE. Anderson,!?. 0., August 1, 1878. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES AT THE EMPORIUM OF FASHION. I WILL CLOSE OfT MY ENTIRE LOT OF SHOES, SLIPPERS AND DRESS GOODS, EXACTLY AT COST. July LS, l.sTs Z. I). OHAMBLEE, Proprietor. 33 i